The 2025 ICC U19 Women’s T20 World Cup begins January 18 in Malaysia, featuring 16 teams in four groups competing for the coveted title. India aims to defend their championship.

A thrilling U19 Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off in Malaysia, with 16 teams battling for glory in four groups.

ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 Schedule, Full Fixture, Teams, Venues and All You Need to Know!

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The Test series between India and Australia result has significantly impacted the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings and the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings. The South Africa National Cricket team secured a spot in the WTC final after their victory in the first Test match against Pakistan, while Australia holds the second spot with 118 points.

<h3>ICC Men's Test Team Rankings Table</h3>
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Australia maintains its top spot in the ICC Test Rankings with a rating of 124, while India remains in the second position with a rating of 111. However, in the WTC points table, India slips down to 3rd place.
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<th style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches</th>
<th style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Rating</th>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3715</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">124</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">33</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3654</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">111</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">27</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2947</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">109</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">50</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5303</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">106</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">37</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3536</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">96</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">28</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2436</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">87</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2060</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">86</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2184</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">75</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1884</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">65</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Ireland</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">131</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">26</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Zimbabwe</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
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<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Afghanistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
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<h3>ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings Table</h3>
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<th style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches Played</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Won</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Lost</th>
<th style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Draw</th>
<th style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Deduction</th>
<th style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Percentage (PCT)</th>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">88</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">66.67</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">16</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">118</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">61.46</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">18</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">52.78</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">14</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">81</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">48.21</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">60</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45.45</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">43.18</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">31.25</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">40</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30.30</td>
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<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">32</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24.24</td>
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Points System in WTC
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<li>Win: 12 points</li>
<li>Tie: 6 points</li>
<li>Draw: 4 points</li>
<li>Penalty: Points deducted for slow over rates</li>
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Check ICC Latest ranking on the ICC officla website <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship/standings" title="WTC Standing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.icc-cricket.com</a>

Latest ICC Men's Test Team Rankings and ICC World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Find out which teams are leading the charts, their matches played, points, and ratings as they compete for a place in the WTC Final at Lord’s in 2025.

ICC Team Ranking After India vs Australia Test Series 4th Match - ICC WTC Standings

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IND vs AUS 5th Test: India lost at Melbourne Cricket Ground on the boxing day test even after they were considered the better side at the MCG. Now, after conceding a massive 184-run loss in the fourth test, India and Australia are set to take a bout at Sydney Cricket Ground for the last time in the series and the first time in the year 2025.
The defeat at the MCG was a key moment in the series. Big names like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma failed to shine, and the middle order fell apart when the team needed them most. Australia’s star bowlers, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc, made life difficult for India, showing their weakness in overseas conditions. This loss sparked heated discussions about India’s plans and preparation for away games.
The result shook Indian cricket, raising serious questions about Rohit Sharma’s captaincy and Virat Kohli’s form. Fans and experts began calling for changes, suggesting new players should get a chance to step up. With young talent waiting in the wings, all eyes were on the senior players to prove they could still perform under pressure.
With a scoreline of 2-1, Australia is dominating and is a high favorite for the trophy. The only hope for Indian side is that the last test is set to be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
<h2>India's history at the SCG</h2>
The Indian cricket team’s last Test loss at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) came in January 2008 during the heated 2007–08 Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Australia won by 122 runs in a game packed with drama, including the infamous "Monkeygate" controversy between Harbhajan Singh and Andrew Symonds. That defeat became a turning point for India, building the team’s resilience and setting the stage for stronger performances at the SCG in the years to come.
Since that 2008 loss, India hasn’t lost a Test at the SCG. A standout moment was the thrilling draw in January 2021, where Ravichandran Ashwin and Hanuma Vihari battled through injuries to save the match. Their gutsy effort helped India hold their ground and ultimately secure a historic series victory in Australia, earning widespread admiration.
India’s overall Test record at the SCG stands at 1 win, 5 losses, and 7 draws, with their only win dating back to 1978. The SCG holds a special place in India’s cricketing journey, filled with moments of struggle and triumph. From the heartbreak of 2008 to remarkable comebacks, India’s performances at the SCG showcase the team’s growth and determination in world cricket.
Match Played- 13 India Won- 01 Australia Won- 05 Draw- 07
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/indian-cricket-team-india-s-full-test-cricket-schedule-in-2025-they-will-face-these-teams/">Indian Cricket: Team India's full Test Cricket schedule in 2025, they will face these teams</a>

With immense pressure now on India, the history of Sydney gives some hope to the Indian team. The SCG journey reflects growth, from the controversial 2008 loss to unbeaten performances, including a heroic 2021 draw, showcasing resilience and evolving strength in overseas cricket.

India's SCG journey highlights resilience, overcoming setbacks like the 2008 loss and achieving iconic moments like the 2021 draw.  

India's Record at Sydney Cricket Ground Before the IND vs AUS 5th Test

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The fixture and Schedule of the ICC Champions Trophy are out now, and excitement and hype are rising. We also have some squad updates for the coveted ICC Tournament and here we have all you need to know before the ICC event. 
It is going to be an eight-team tournament this year as well and the top eight teams of the globe will clash in the 50-over ODI format. As ICC has finalized the hybrid model, the tournament will feature 15 matches and be played across Pakistan and Dubai.
Pakistan are going to be the official host of the tournament with most of the matches taking place in Pakistan with only India matches scheduled to be played outside Pakistan due to geopolitical and border tensions between the host nation and India. 
The eight teams are divided into two groups- Group A and Group B. The tournament is set to begin on 19 February in Karachi with Pakistan taking on New Zealand. The final of the ICC event is set to be played on 9 March.
Let's take a look at the Teams, Groups, Schedule, Squads and more:
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Groups</h2>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pakistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Australia</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">England</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Afghanistan</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">South Africa</td>
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<h2>Venues Details</h2>
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<td>CITY</td>
<td>STADIUM</td>
<td>CAPACITY</td>
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<td>Karachi</td>
<td>National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td>34,000</td>
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<td>Lahore</td>
<td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td>27,000</td>
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<td>Rawalpindi</td>
<td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td>15,000</td>
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<td>Dubai</td>
<td>Dubai International Cricket Stadium</td>
<td>25,000</td>
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<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Fixtures &amp; Schedule:</h2>
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<th style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Date</th>
<th style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Match</th>
<th style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Venue</th>
<th style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 40px;">Time (IST)</th>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">19 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">20 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">21 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">22 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">23 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">24 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Bangladesh v New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">25 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Australia v South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">26 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">27 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Pakistan v Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">28 Feb</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Afghanistan v Australia</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">1 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">South Africa v England</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">National Stadium, Karachi</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">2 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">New Zealand v India</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2> ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Knockout Stage</h2>
The top 2 teams from Group A will Qualify - A1 A2 The top 2 teams from Group B will Qualify - B1 B2
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Venue</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">4 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A1 vs B2 (SF1)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">5 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">A2 vs B1 (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">6 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Reserve Day (SF2)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></td>
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Winning teams from SF 1 and SF2 will qualify for the Final
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Date</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Match</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Venue</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Time</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">9 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Final</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore**</td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">02:30 PM</td>
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<td style="width: 12.9436%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">10 Mar</td>
<td style="width: 31.7385%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;">Reserve Day (F)</td>
<td style="width: 44.8594%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
<td style="width: 10.4613%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); height: 20px;"></td>
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</table>
** Venue will be shifted to Dubai if India Qualifies
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Squads</h2>
<h3>GROUP A</h3>
INDIA- Yet to be announced
PAKISTAN- Yet to be announced
NEW ZEALAND- Yet to be announced
BANGLADESH- Yet to be announced
<h3>GROUP B</h3>
AUSTRALIA- Yet to be announced
ENGLAND- Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Jamie Smith, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Saqib Mahmood, Phil Salt, Mark Wood.
AFGHANISTAN- Yet to be announced
SOUTH AFRICA- Yet to be announced
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 features eight top teams in a 50-over format, with matches hosted across Pakistan and Dubai under a hybrid model, beginning on February 19 and concluding on March 9.

A thrilling eight-team ODI tournament, hosted in Pakistan and Dubai, showcasing cricket’s finest under geopolitical tensions and high stakes.

ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Full Squads,  & Time Table

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: With less than two months to go, the excitement is building for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025! Teams and fans are gearing up for an action-packed tournament featuring thrilling clashes among the qualified teams.
After months of discussions between the BCCI and PCB, it's finally confirmed—the tournament will follow a hybrid model. While Pakistan remains the official host, all of India’s matches will take place at a neutral venue. The tournament is set to put the first brick on 19th February. 
Popular cricket news website RevSportz has shared a tentative schedule for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per their report, the electrifying India-Pakistan group stage clash will likely occur on February 23.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to unfold across February and March, wrapping up with a grand finale on March 9. In case of any hiccups, March 10 has been reserved as a backup day. India will play all their matches at a neutral venue, including potential knockout games or a blockbuster final against Pakistan.
As per the RevSportz, India and Pakistan are in the same group. They are sure to play in the league stage and they would probably play on February 23.
<h2>Champions Trophy 2025 Probable Groups</h2>
GROUP A- Pakistan, India, New Zealand, Bangladesh
GROUP B- England, Australia, South Africa, Afghanistan
<h2>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tentative Schedule</h2>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Date</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Time (IST)</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.66" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Venue</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Match</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 19, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Karachi</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.83" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pakistan vs New Zealand</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 20, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Neutral</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=89.33" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bangladesh vs India</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 21, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.65" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Karachi</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=90.2" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Afghanistan VS South Africa</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 22, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lahore</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=88.24" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Australia vs England</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 23, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Neutral</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=86.72" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pakistan vs India</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 24, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.87" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.95" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rawalpindi</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.76" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Bangladesh vs New Zealand</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 25, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.17" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rawalpindi</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.67" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Australia vs South Africa</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 26, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lahore</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.09" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Afghanistan vs England</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 27, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.22" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rawalpindi</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=89.39" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pakistan vs Bangladesh</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.86" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">February 28, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lahore</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=92.57" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Afghanistan vs Australia</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.74" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 1, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.8" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Karachi</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=94.89" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">South Africa vs England</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.77" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 2, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Neutral</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=96.36" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">New Zealand vs India</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 4, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.93" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.89" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Neutral</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.68" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SF 1- A1 vs B2</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 5, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.75" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Neutral</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=93.51" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">SF 2- B1 vs A2</td>
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<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83" style="width: 141.859px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 9, 2025</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.84" style="width: 74.438px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">2:30 pm</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.79" style="width: 134.297px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Neutral</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97" style="width: 304.406px; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Final</td>
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SOURCE- <a href="https://revsportz.in/champions-trophy-to-be-played-in-hybrid-model-icc-confirms/">REVSPORTZ</a>

As soon as ICC confirms the hybrid model for Champions Trophy 2025, the prediction storms are making ground-breaking updates. RevSportz among all has provided an understandable schedule.

The Champions Trophy 2025 is set to commence from 19th February and the hype has started to build up with the top eight teams of the world taking on one another for the glorious trophy.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Tentative Schedule Released! Check When and Where India May Play Their Matches

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The WTC standings saw a major change in the rankings after the dramatic Adelaide win of Australia over the visitors, India, who didn’t seem very confident facing the pink ball, as even their skipper admitted to not having batted well. 
 
On the other hand, a simultaneous series held between South Africa and visitors Sri Lanka is at its all-time high, with the Proteas looking strong to make another major shift in the points table with a win in the ongoing second test at Gqeberha. 
 
With teams like England, Pakistan, and New Zealand ruled out of contention for any further chances for qualification despite all-win situations, only the top four teams are left with scanty to large chances for qualification. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Let’s take a good look at the WTC final qualification scenarios for the franchises: </h2>
 
<h3 dir="ltr">India </h3>
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The table toppers for the last three editions of the WTC have slipped down to the lowest ever in their WTC history. India has never left the top two spots since 2019 when the first WTC cycle began; however, after the pink-ball test loss, they now stand at an all-time low at the no. 3 position behind the Aussies and Proteas. 
 
India is left with 3 matches in the WTC campaign, which will be played against Australia in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border%E2%80%93Gavaskar_Trophy">Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a>, and now the Indian side needs to manage 2 wins and a draw to make their way through to the finals. 
 
No. of wins needed from remaining matches: 2 wins and a draw
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Australia </h3>
 
The current table toppers also do not look very firm at the top, as South Africa, with a dominating victory, can take the position of the table toppers as a fight ensues for the two final spots in the WTC. 
 
However, as of now, for the defending champions and to the joy of Pat Cummins, Australia needs to win only 3 of their remaining test matches, which are scheduled in this WTC. 
 
3 matches to be played in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India
2 matches to be played against Sri Lanka
 
With a three-match home advantage, the Australians can fancy their chances to win at least 2 games and retain themselves at the top, as any further wins for India already eradicate their qualification chances, which makes the Aussies the second favorite. 
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<h3 dir="ltr">South Africa </h3>
 
The Proteas have always been drafted as one of the greatest teams to have played the longest format of the game; however, their record has never been great since the WTC began. 
 
This time around, however, Temba Bavuma has turned the tables for the Proteas, as they are the likely team to fancy their chances most in the WTC final, playing all their remaining tests at home. 
 
South Africa will play their last match against Sri Lanka with a decider awaited today, while their next two matches come under home conditions against Pakistan, a not-so-confident side this WTC. 
 
With a 2-win situation in the remaining games at home, South Africa currently looks like the most dominant side for one of the spots in the WTC final. 
 
<h3 dir="ltr">Sri Lanka </h3>
 
The Lankans are undoubtedly one of the teams in the WTC that have posed a major threat to many teams like New Zealand and England under both home and away conditions. 
 
With still slim chances of a win remaining against the Proteas in the second test, they can turn the tables to their end and play their remaining home tests against Australia with huge confidence. 
 
Sri Lanka has a stunning home record this WTC, and hence they impose a serious threat to the Aussies, as Sri Lanka is in an all-win situation to make their WTC chances assured for the first time. 
 
The likes of England, Pakistan, New Zealand, the West Indies, and Bangladesh have been officially knocked off any further chances for qualification into the WTC finals of 2023/25 to be played at The Lord’s.

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WTC final scenarios : Strong fight between India, Australia, and South Africa for the two final spots

The major changes caused in the WTC standings post India's Adelaide loss have created a stir between India, Australia, and South Africa as they ensure an intense battle in the quest for the two WTC final spots.

WTC final scenarios after massive changes caused in the WTC standings; strong fight between India, Australia, and South Africa for the two final spots

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IND vs AUS 2024: The red-ball cricket has picked up a new height of excitement and popularity, and the Border Gavaskar Trophy did it in India. The Men in Blue are in Australia for the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar series and here we are, with the top 4 key Indian Players for the IND vs AUS 1st Test 2024-25.



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Currently, Pakistan are in Australia for a T20I series but all the attention of the world Cricket media is on the forthcoming India tour of Australia 2024. Pakistan's head coach Jason Gillespie said "it has felt from Pakistan?s perspective that based on selections and promotion of the series that their priorities have been India. Everyone can see that, it?s pretty obvious.?



That might be true but there is a lot of cheer around for the upcoming test series against India in Australia. Indian and Australian teams are pouring out the last drop of sweat in the nets to get prepared for the series and with just less than a week left, the strategies and plans would have started to build up.



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BCCI picked up a strong 18-men squad for the five-match test series against Australia led by Rohit Sharma with Jasprit Bumrah being his deputy. Below is the full squad of India for the Border Gavaskar Trophy:-



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Rohit Sharma (C), Jasprit Bumrah (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel (WK), R Ashwin, R Jadeja, Mohd. Siraj, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Harshit Rana, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar. <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/articles/2024/news/55556156/squads-for-india-s-tour-of-south-africa-border-gavaskar-trophy-announced?platform=international&amp;type=men">(SOURCE-BCCI OFFICIAL)</a>



Let's take a look at the top 4 key Indian Players for the IND vs AUS 1st Test 2024-25:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="top-4-key-indian-players-for-the-ind-vs-aus-1st-test">Top 4 Key Indian Players for the IND vs AUS 1st Test</h2>



1- Jasprit Bumrah: Jasprit Bumrah has to be the most important player in the current squad. Australian pitches do have bounce, pace, and carry, so the players are very used to it. It is pretty hard to stop the Australian batting line-up in such conditions if taken for granted.



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Bumrah has been the elite bowler of the Indian team when it comes to foreign tours and this time too, he is the most important player for the series from an Indian perspective. His numbers in Australia are self-explanatory as in just 7 matches, he has picked up 32 wickets with an average of just 21.



2- Virat Kohli: The recent form of Virat Kohli in the test format is a bit concerning but Australia would never underestimate him. He has single-handedly won the entire matches against Australia and his numbers justify his presence in Australia.



In 13 matches played in Australia, Virat has collected 1352 runs with an average of over 54. He has scored 6 centuries and 4 half-centuries in the continent.



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3- Rohit Sharma: The skipper Rohit Sharma will lay the foundation of Indian innings. In the last couple of months, we have seen an ultra-aggressive Rohit Sharma on the ground. His new Avatar and outstanding ability to bat big on any given condition raise his stakes.



He didn't get the best of the opportunities in Australia in the past but this time he will be on the spotlight for the entire India. Sharma has played 7 matches in Australia and has 408 runs under his belt. He is expected to raise those numbers in this tour.



4- Ravichandran Ashwin: Whenever India vs Australia is discussed, Ravi Ashwin is one of those names that strikes first to your mind. He has been the best Indian spinner in the Australian pitches. Not only his unplayable spin bowling, but his ability to bat has been quite handy for India in the past.



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In his 10 matches in Australia, he has 384 runs under his belt and 39 wickets with 88 maidens. He will play an important role in the Indian lineup against Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.



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India's squad highlights for Australia tour:- No Shami for the BGT.- Easwaran picked as backup opener.- Nitish Kumar Reddy picked for BGT.- Axar & Shardul not picked for BGT.- Rana and Prasidh picked.- Kuldeep struggling with groin.- Khaleel, Mukesh and Saini?in?reserves.

IND vs AUS: Top 4 Key Indian Players Against Australia for the 1st Test | Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

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AUS vs IND: There has been a lot of talk on the batting position of KL Rahul. His batting position has never been stable, and he has batted at all positions, starting from opening to number six. Rahul has also faced a lot of criticism for his inconsistent performance in Test cricket and was also dropped after the first Test against New Zealand. However, he opened the innings against Australia in the absence of Rohit Sharma in the first Test match at the Optus Stadium in Perth.
The Karnataka batter displayed excellent technique against the new ball on a difficult pitch against a strong bowling attack in both innings. He stitched together a 201-run partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal in the second innings and also scored 77 runs in the second innings. As Sharma is back for the second Test match, which is a pink ball Test match, and also <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shubman_Gill">Shubman Gill</a> is back after missing out on the first Test due to injury, Rahul’s batting position has been unclear. Gill has batted at number three in Test cricket since the 2023 WTC Final.
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Shubman Gill making a comeback to the Test 11 (Image Credit: NDTV Sports)
<h2 dir="ltr">Rohit Sharma talks about KL Rahul and his batting position.</h2>
In the pre-match press conference ahead of the Adelaide Test, the Indian captain has cleared it out that Rahul will open the innings and Rohit will bat somewhere in the middle order. “KL will open (in Adelaide). The way he batted and his partnership with Jaiswal was instrumental in that first test win. The way he has batted outside India, he deserves it. I will bat somewhere in the middle. It was a fairly simple decision. Personally, it wasn’t easy (as a batsman), but for the team, it was an easy decision to make,” Rohit told reporters in Adelaide on Thursday.
Sharma has been under huge pressure for his lack of runs in Test cricket. He was out of form in the Test series at home against New Zealand, in which India was whitewashed 3-0. He was also dismissed for just 3 runs in the pink ball practice game against the Prime Minister’s XI. Meanwhile, India won the first Test against Australia under the captaincy of Jasprit Bumrah by 295 runs.
<h2 dir="ltr">Scott Boland replaces injured Josh Hazlewood for the Pink Ball Test</h2>
Australian star fast bowler and the trio member of Australia’s pace network, Josh Hazelwood, has faced an injury and has been ruled out of competing in the Adelaide Test; this seems to be an eminent blow to the Australian side. 
However, Scott Boland, who recently played the Prime Minister's XI game, has been called up by the Aussies to replace the lanky pacer. Boland also has a scintillating record of replacing Hazelwood on many prior occasions. 
The last time, India was dismissed for their lowest score in Test cricket (36/9) in the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide in BGT 2020/21. The destroyer-in-chief in that inning was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josh_Hazlewood">Josh Hazlewood. </a>
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AUS vs IND: Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, during the press conference before the pink ball test, reveals KL Rahul's batting position in the 11

AUS vs IND: There has been a lot of talk on the batting position of KL Rahul. His batting position has never been stable, and he has batted at all positions, starting from opening to number six. Rohit this time gives a major hint at Rahul's batting position for the pink ball test at Adelaide.

AUS vs IND: Rohit Sharma confirms KL Rahul’s batting position in the Adelaide Test

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IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy: India will face the Aussies in the second test at Adelaide, which marks the only day/night test in the series and will be played with the unique pink ball. 
 
The pink ball is considered one of the most unconventional playing assets in the game of cricket due to its unpredictability and unusual behaviour. So was predicted by Australian batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Smith_(cricketer)">Steven Smith</a> as well, who is the most experienced cricketer to have faced the pink ball. 
 
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who made his comeback after having missed the opening test, won the toss and elected to bat first for India. Indian openers KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal looked promising and confident to start the inning. 
 
However, Mitchell Starc had some other plans in his head, as Starc pitched on a full-length delivery to dismiss Jaiswal for a golden duck on the first delivery of the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">KL Rahul and Shubman Gill built a good partnership for the second wicket.</h2>
 
KL Rahul was offered the opening spot alongside Jaiswal after his convincing performance at the top in the absence of skipper Rohit Sharma. 
 
After Jaiswal’s dismissal, Shubman Gill batted alongside Rahul to pull off a stunning 69-run partnership, which seemed to have taken control of the Indian innings. The likes of Scott Boland and Pat Cummins were taken for granted and hit for multiple runs by the two batters. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Mitchell Starc removed Rahul and Kohli in his second spell.</h2>
 
Australian veteran pacer Mitchell Starc was steaming in with the pink ball and seemed to pose some threat to the Indian batters. Coming back with his second spell, he bowled a perfect delivery to use KL Rahul’s aggression to dismiss him getting caught to McSweeney at gully. 
 
After that first over, he also dismissed veteran batter Virat Kohli with an absolute ripper of a delivery that made Kohli double-minded on whether to play or leave the ball, eventually getting him caught at second slip to Steven Smith. 
 
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<h5 dir="ltr">Virat Kohli was dismissed by Starc for 7-runs (Image Credit: X)</h5>

<h2 dir="ltr">Boland has the last laugh against Gill</h2>
 
Nobody expected the skipper, who demoted himself down the order to No. 6, to come out to bat so early in the first session of the match before lunch. 
 
However, when Scott Boland dismissed Shubman Gill with a full-pitched delivery that swung back sharply into the right-hander, thus he was dismissed LBW, as India was 81/4 before lunch. 

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IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Aussie pacers wreak havoc at Adelaide after early domination from Indian batters

IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy action at Adelaide marked Australian pace duo Mitchell Starc and Scott Boland deliver crucial wickets before Lunch as India are reduced to 82/4

IND vs AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy: Everything is happening in Adelaide! Aussie pacers bounce back after Indian batters Gill and Rahul provide a firm start in the pre-lunch session

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India?s Cricket Governing Body, the Board of Control For Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a victory-parade for the Indian Cricket Team in honour of them lifting the Men?s T20 World Cup 2024 trophy in the West Indies.



The Men in Blue will arrive in India?s Capital city - Delhi on Thursday of this week after beating Aiden Markram's South Africa by a margin of seven runs in a really entertaining Men?s T20 World Cup 2024 final in the city of Barbados on 29th of June.



After lifting their second T20 World Cup trophy, the Men in Blue were stuck in Barbados due to the threat of a hurricane. The BCCI then arranged a special Air India charter flight for the entire team members and support staff members to help them travel back to?India?safely.



The Indian Cricket Team will land in India?s capital city of Delhi at 6 AM on Thursday of this week. They will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for breakfast at 11:00 AM. Following their meeting with the PM, the Rohit Sharma-led team will travel to Mumbai in chartered flight for the?victory?parade.



The Indian Cricket Governing Body will also be felicitating and honouring the Men in Blue with a massive prize pool of 125 Crore Indian Rupees at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede?Stadium.



Jay Shah, the secretary of the BCCI also gave an invitation to all the Cricket fans to join the Rohit Sharma-led team in celebrating the T20 World Cup 2024 victory together.



?Indian fans do join us for the Victory-Parade where we will be honouring India?s T20 World Cup win! Come to the iconic Marine Drive and Wankhede Stadium of Mumbai on 4th of July from 5 PM IST to celebrate the triumph along with us!? Shah wrote on?his?X?handle.



Captain Rohit Sharma also wrote a special message on his X handle for the Indian Cricket Team fans to join them in the victory-parade.



?India, let's celebrate the World Cup win with a victory-parade at Wankhede and Marine Drive on 4th of July at 5:00 PM IST. The trophy is coming home???,? Sharma wrote on?his?X?handle.



A victory parade for the 2024 T20 World Cup winners will witness Rohit Sharma and his meb participate in an open-top bus parade in the city of Mumbai.



The victory-parade will start from NCPA, Nariman Point and end in the Wankhede Stadium. The parade will start from 5?PM?IST?onwards.



A similar parade in the past was held for the MS Dhoni-led team after they triumphed in the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup in 2007 as they beat fierce-rivals Pakistan in the final in South Africa?s?Johannesburg.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where to watch Team India?s T20 World Cup 2024 victory-parade live?</h2>



Fans can tune into the Star Sports network channels on television to catch the live action of Team India?s T20 World Cup 2024 victory-parade from the comfort of their homes. The celebration can also be watched on the official YouTube channel of Star Sports.



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India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory parade promises to be a grand celebration of the team's triumph. Fans can join in the festivities and watch the celebrations unfold across major locations. Stay tuned for details on where to catch the parade live and enjoy the excitement as the team parades their victory in front of cheering supporters

Stay tuned for details on where to catch the parade live and enjoy the excitement as the team parades their victory in front of cheering supporters

India's T20 World Cup 2024 victory-parade: Where to watch the?celebrations?

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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 has come to an end, and now the focus will shift to the upcoming ICC event. The Champions Trophy 2025 is scheduled to be played between February 19 and March 9. This tournament will have the top 8 teams competing against each other while the host, Pakistan, will defend their title.
India will play their matches in Dubai, including the knockouts if they qualify. The squad for the coming event is likely to be announced by the end of the second week of January, and some reports confirm that India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah might be given a big responsibility.
Bumrah recently had a record-breaking performance in the BGT series, where he ended with 32 wickets and won the Player of the Series award. And now, he is set to be the vice-captain of Team India in the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah to assist Rohit Sharma as vice-captain for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Reports</h2>
Team India will host England for three ODIs and five T20Is ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as preparation for the mega event. Though there are high chances that India might rest Bumrah to manage his workload, he will be back for the ICC event as the vice captain of the team.
As per TOI, India are all set to announce the pacer as India's vice-captain for the event. That means Shubman Gill will be removed from this role, who was given this role during the ODI series in Sri Lanka. Bumrah has been one of India's consistent performers across all three formats. He was the MVP behind India's win in the T20 World Cup 2024 and also led India in the recently concluded BGT series in a couple of games.
There are high chances that he is likely to be the next Test captain after Rohit Sharma. He will be India's key player in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 as well, leading the bowling attack. India are likely to announce their provisional squad later this week for the coming ICC event. If Bumrah is rested for England series, he will be back in action for ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested for the upcoming England series and will be back for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Jasprit Bumrah to replace Shubman Gill as vice-captain for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 - Report

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The 5th &amp; Final Test-Match in Sydney between Fierce-Rivals Australia and India ended today and the home team secured an easy six-wicket win and this win allowed them to secure the series by 3-1.This win of the Aussies has also made some significant changes in the overall standings of the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) cycle. 
Talking about the contest, the Jasprit Bumrah-led team were at 124-4 in their 2nd inning and they were looking set to set a big target for the Pat Cummins-led team. However, the Australian bowlers were in deadly mood as their perfect bowling display led to Team India suffering a batting collapse and they lost wickets in quick succession and eventually got bundled out for a mere score of 157 runs. 
Wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant fought the lone warrior's battle as he played an impressive inning of 61 runs in just 33 deliveries but he didn't get any kind of support from his fellow batters at the other end and the Kangaroos took full advantage of this and eventually the game turned in the favour of the Defending Champions. 
For the Australian team, Scott Boland took 6 wickets while giving away 45 runs while skipper Pat Cummins also played a good hand with figures of 3-44 next to his name. 
The Aussies were given a target of 162 runs to win the Sydney Test-Match but they lost wickets unnecessarily as Sam Konstas (22 runs in 17 deliveries), Marnus Labuschagne (6 runs in 20 deliveries), and Steve Smith (4 runs in 9 balls) went back to the pavilion cheaply, leaving the Australian team suddenly in a dire position of 58/3.
Next, opening batter Usman Khawaja played a good knock of 41 runs in 45 deliveries which allowed his team to initiate a comeback in the contest. If Bumrah wouldn't have got injured, then Khawaja wouldn't even get the chance to go past the 10 runs mark. 
Without the availability of Bumrah, the Aussie batters started to play their shots freely and theu began creating a lot of pressure on the Indian bowling unit. While Prasidh Krishna did his best to help his team stay alive in the contest, he began to falter and this worked in the favour of the Australians. 
As a result, the duo of Beau Webster &amp; Travis Head got involved in a strong partnership for thethe fifth wicket and added 58 runs in just 53 balls and this turned out to be winning factor. They helped their team reach a score of 162-4 and the Kangaroos won the encounter by a margin of six wickets.
<h2>WTC Final Chance:</h2>
Pat Cummins-led Aussies have successfully qualified for the 2023-25 World Test Championship (WTC) Final after securing the BGT series 3-1. Temba Bavuma-led South Africa have already secured their tickets for the Final after defeating Pakistan in the first Test-Match. 
Keeping the statistics in mind, Team India have failed to qualify for the WTC Final for the first time since 2021. They are ranked third in the overall Standings with a PCT of 50. South Africa are the table toppers with a PCT of 66.67 while the Kangaroos are ranked 2nd with 63.73 PCT next to their name. They are followed by the likes of New Zealand (48.21) and Sri Lanka (45.45) respectively.
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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma couldn't really have a say in the way things panned out in the Sydney Test-Match| Image: Getty Images

Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final after suffering an embarrassing defeat in the Sydney Test-Match Or have they been eliminated completely?

Team India lost the Sydney Test Match, do they have any chances of qualifying for the WTC Final? Explained!

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Day 3 of the fifth and final test between India and Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground ended India's one-and-a-half-month-long tour of Australia. With that, Australia also ended their long wait to clinch the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and won it with a margin of 3-1.
Apart from the first test, Australia dominated India throughout the series, including the third day at SCG. As a result, the Australian crowd was also animated and tried to put pressure on Team India. But Virat Kohli, who is known for his passionate persona, came up with his own way to answer.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Virat Kohli mocks Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3</h2>
The Australian crowd has a history of involvement with visiting teams time and time again, and this BGT 2024-25 was not new. There were many instances during the series when they targeted Indian players. Especially when it comes to Virat Kohli, the Australian crowd often welcomes him or reacts to his actions with boos. But Virat has always been the approach of giving it back.
Something similar happened on Sunday as well. Notably, Virat was the stand-in captain in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah. Responding to Australian crowds, Virat gestures with his "empty pocket." This incident happened just when Steve Smith got out on Day 3. Smith was part of the infamous "Sandpapergate" incident during a Cape Town test against South Africa in 2018.
Australia used sandpaper in order to tamper with the cricket ball to get more reverse swing from the ball. Unfortunately for them, it was caught on camera, and players involved in it, Smith, along with David Warner and Cameron Bancroft, faced bans. As a result, Virat was seen doing the "sandpapar" gesture after Smith's wickets to provoke the Australian fans.
As soon as it happened, the video of the incident went viral, and everyone was talking about it on social media. Speaking of the game, India started Day 3 at 142/6 and were bowled out for 157 runs, setting a target of 161 to win. Australia reached the target with six wickets in hand and registered the 3-1 series win. It was their first BGT win since 2014-15. With this, they also qualified for the final of the World Test Championship 2023-25.
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Virat Kohli was the Stand-in captain for Team India in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah.

Watch: Virat Kohli teases the over-aggressive Australian crowd with "Sandpapar" gesture on Day 3

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The Australian Cricket Team, under the leadership of Pat Cummins successfully defeated Team India in the Sydney Test-Match by a margin of six wickets and this wicket helped them to seal the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series by 3-1.
While the Aussie players are going to be really happy with this series win, the Indians on the other hand, are facing a lot of criticism following the series defeat especially the Indian batters. Senior players like Virat Kohli are the main targets of the critics. 
In the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, Kohli got dismissed on the outside off-stump line eight times and versus the Aussie bowlers, the former Indian skipper looked helpless &amp; cluseless versus the them. Now, AB De Villiers, the South African legend has made a huge revelation regarding how the former Indian and RCB skipper can tackle the outside off-stump deliveries.
<h2>'Every Batsman in the world struggles with some weakness'</h2>
AB De Villiers said, "He (Virat) can definitely find a solution to the the outside off-stump deliveries. Every batsman out there has a weakness and if I talk about myself, then the deliveries which used to come towards the pads in a straight line used to trouble me a lot. But I learnt from it and scored a lot of runs in the remainder of my career. 
I still remember the Test-Series versus England (ENG). The series kicked off on a positive note and I scored good amount of runs in the Durban Test-Match and everything was going smoothly. But, then the duo of Stuart Broad and James Anderson started dismissing me on a successive note and especially, with the new ball, I got out constantly".
<h2>What's the solution to the problem of Virat Kohli? </h2>
AB de Villiers believes that old balls keep running in the mind of the 36-year-old, which automatically affects the next forthcoming delivery. What happened before on the previous ball doesn't matter... He (Virat) should play every ball like a new and fresh one, he should just forget thinking about the previous deliveries. If finds success in doing this properly, then he can play the outside off-stump deliveries in a much better way.
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Scott Boland got the better of Virat Kohli for the fourth time in the BGT 2024-25 series | Image: Getty Images

Virat Kohli has struggled a lot with the outside off-stump deliveries in the ongoing BGT Series