Cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Tuesday, 24th of December finally announced the highly-anticipated schedule of the ninth edition of the Champions Trophy after months of scuffling between the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) . Next year's mega event is set to kick off from the 19th of February onwards, with New Zealand and Pakistan clashing versus each other in the opening fixture and the all-important Final will be played on the 9th of March. 
The marquee ICC event will see a total of eight teams fighting it out against each other in 15 encounters across the span of 18 days. The competition will be held under the hybrid-model policy with Pakistan being the host for all teams except Team India and Dubai will be playing the role of the host for the Indian Cricket Team
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"The eight teams contesting for the coveted white triumphant jackets in the 2025 Champions Trophy (CT) are the same countries who finished the 2023 ODI World Cup in the top eight overall, according to the rankings. 2023 ODI World Cup champions Australia (AUS), South Africa (RSA), Afghanistan (AFG) and England (ENG) are a part of Group B of the competition, while reigning champions and hosts Pakistan (PAK) are in Group-A alongwith the likes of Bangladesh (BAN), Fierce-rivals India (IND) &amp; New Zealand (NZ) " the ICC announced.
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<h2>Why West Indies and Sri Lanka didn't get the chance to compete in the Champions Trophy?</h2>
A total of eight teams are allowed to compete in the Champions Trophy (CT) since 2009, split into two groups of four teams each. The teams which manage to finish in the top two spots of each group advance to the Semi-Final phase after each team plays one match verus the other three teams in their respective group. The winners of both the semi-finals then get the opportunity to lock horns versus each other in the all-important title-Deciding clash i.e the Final. 
West Indies and Sri Lanka are two big cricket playing nations that will not be seen playing in the upcoming edition of the Champions Trophy (CT). Only eight teams are allowed to play in next year's mega event and these teams were decided on the basis of their final finishing spot in the overall standing of the 2023 Cricket World Cup. 
However, since the Sri Lankans ended the tournament at the ninth spot, they didn't get the chance to qualify for the Champions Trophy from the ODI World Cup while the Windies on the other hand didn't even qualify for the 2023 ODI World Cup which directly eliminated them from the race of securing the Champions Trophy (CT) spots. 
Do Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-unveil-the-official-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-know-all-the-details-regarding-india-s-matches/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ICC unveil the official Champions Trophy 2025 schedule, know all the details regarding India's matches</a>

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Asitha Fernando (R) of Sri Lanka expresses disappointment as Jason Mohammed (L) and Shai Hope (C) of West Indies run during the 3rd and final ODI match between West Indies and Sri Lanka at Vivian Richards Cricket Stadium | Image: Getty Images

The Champions Trophy 2025 schedule is out and the eight participating teams are confirmed too. However, two big teams Sri Lanka and West Indies are not gonna compete in the mega event of next year and we will be taking a look at the reason behind their exclusion from the tournament.

Why are West Indies and Sri Lanka not a part of Champions Trophy 2025? What's the reason behind their exclusion

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West Indies has announced the strong 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan. Amir Jangoo, who made a century on ODI debut against Bangladesh, has received the maiden Test call-up. 
West Indies will be touring Pakistan for the two-match Test series next year. The first match of the series between the teams is scheduled to take place on 17th January 2025 at the Multan Cricket Stadium in Multan. The next match will be played at the same venue. 
While Amir Jangoo has received the maiden call-up, spinner Gudakesh Moite has also earned a recall to the side. West Indies will be without their key pacer, Shamar Joseph, for the two-match series against the Pakistan team. 
Shamar Joseph will be missing the series due to the injury that he faced and will be doing rehabilitation from the injury. Fast bowler Alzarri Joseph was unavailable for selection and won't be part of the series. 
Talking about the squad for the series, head coach Andre Coley said that while picking their squad their focus was on building the things and transforming the learnings from 2024. He said: 
"For the Test series against Pakistan in January 2025, the focus is on building on what we have done well and transforming the learnings from 2024 into tangible results. 
"Motie rejoins the squad to bolster the spin attack, while Jangoo's selection comes on the back of his consistency across formats in regional cricket, as well as his demonstrated high level of competency against spin bowling." 
<h2>West Indies squad for the Test series against Pakistan </h2>
Here's the West Indies squad for the Test series against Pakistan 
Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Joshua Da Silva (vc), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Tevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Kevin Sinclair, Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican
Read Also: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-uae-or-colombo-india-venue-finalised-for-ct-/">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: UAE or Colombo? India venue finalised for CT</a>

West Indies has announced the strong 15-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan

West Indies announces strong squad for Pakistan Tests, Amir Jangoo receives maiden call-up

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ICC Women's T20 World Cup Semifinal 2024: The Women's T20 World Cup 2024 is now in its penultimate stage with the four teams in the semifinals. The Schedule and fixtures are out and this post reads the Women's T20 World Cup Semifinal Schedule, Venues, Timing, and More Details 2024.



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I was heartbroken for Indian fans on their last match of the group stage but the competition is not done yet! The top four quality teams are in the semifinals and all the eyes are on the coveted shining World Cup 2024 Trophy.



India lost their first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 against New Zealand and that made them pay in the form of elimination in the first round. However, they had a chance against Australia but it was not meant to happen.



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Australia are the real mighty in Women's cricket and their 15-match winning streak is pretty heavy proof of the statement and they are again the best side in the contest for the cup.



Let's take a look at the Women's T20 World Cup Semifinal Schedule, Venues, Timing, and More Details 2024: 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="womens-t-20-world-cup-semifinal-qualified-teams">Women's T20 World Cup Semifinal Qualified Teams</h2>



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Australia New Zealand South Africa West Indies
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="womens-t-20-world-cup-semifinal-qualified-teams-1">Women's T20 World Cup Semifinal Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Match</th><th>Fixture</th><th>Venue</th><th>Timing</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>17 Oct</td><td>Semifinal 1</td><td>Australia vs South Africa</td><td>Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td><td>07:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>18 Oct</td><td>Semifinal 2</td><td>West Indies vs New Zealand</td><td>Sharjah Cricket Ground</td><td>07:30 PM</td></tr><tr><td>20 Oct</td><td>Final</td><td>SF 1 Winner vs SF 2 Winner</td><td>Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</td><td>07:30 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="womens-t-20-world-cup-semifinalists-squad">Women's T20 World Cup Semifinalists' Squad</h2>



Australia Women Squad: Grace Harris, Beth Mooney(w), Georgia Wareham, Tahlia McGrath(c), Ellyse Perry, Ashleigh Gardner, Phoebe Litchfield, Annabel Sutherland, Sophie Molineux, Megan Schutt, Darcie Brown, Alyssa Healy, Kim Garth, Alana King, Heather Graham



New Zealand Women Squad: Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas, Leigh Kasperek, Hannah Rowe, Jess Kerr, Molly Penfold



West Indies Women Squad: Hayley Matthews (c), Qiana Joseph, Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Chedean Nation, Zaida James, Ashmini Munisar, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack, Stafanie Taylor, Mandy Mangru, Nerissa Crafton, Shamilia Connell



South Africa Women Squad: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Sune Luus, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta(w), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayanda Hlubi, Seshnie Naidu, Mieke de Ridder



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pakistan-cricket-in-crisis-in-depth-analysis-of-downfall-of-pakistan-cricket-team/">Pakistan Cricket in Crisis: In-depth Analysis of Downfall of Pakistan Cricket Team</a>



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SOURCE: <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/womens-t20-worldcup">ICC OFFICIAL WEBSITE</a>

Women's T20 World Cup Semifinal Schedule, Venues, Timing, and More Details 2024

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West Indies vs South Africa: The second match of the ongoing 3-match T20I series between South Africa and West Indies will be played at the Brian Lara Stadium in Trinidad on August 25 at 3:00 PM IST. Down below this article will cover: West Indies vs South Africa 2nd T20I: Match Details, Playing 11, Squad and Live Streaming Details



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#west-indies-vs-south-africa-2nd-t-20-i-match-details">West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Match Details</a></div><div class=""><a href="#west-indies-vs-south-africa-t-20-i-squad">West Indies vs South Africa T20I: Squad</a></div><div class=""><a href="#west-indies-vs-south-africa-2nd-t-20-i-playing-11">West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Playing 11</a></div><div class=""><a href="#west-indies-vs-south-africa-live-streaming-details">West Indies vs South Africa: Live Streaming Details</a></div></div></nav></div>



In the first T20I match played, the home team dominated the visiting team, defeating the visiting team by seven wickets in a one-sided match and leading the series 1-0. Caribbean captain Rovman Powell won the toss and invited the African team to bat first. Batting first, the team set a target of 174 runs for seven wickets in 20 overs.



West Indies chased the target of 174 runs in 17.5 overs with the loss of only three wickets. Nicholas Pooran played a not-out innings of 65 runs in just 26 balls with the help of fours and seven sixes, while Shai Hope's innings of 51 runs in 36 balls helped the team take a 1-0 lead in the series.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="west-indies-vs-south-africa-2nd-t-20-i-match-details">West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Match Details</h2>



Tour: South Africa tour of West Indies, 2024



Match: WI vs RSA, 2nd T20I



Date: Monday, August 26, 2024



Time: 12:30 AM (Aug 26)



Venue: Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="west-indies-vs-south-africa-t-20-i-squad">West Indies vs South Africa T20I: Squad</h2>



West Indies: Alick Athanaze, Rovman Powell (c), Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Johnson Charles, Shimron Hetmyer, Obed McCoy, Fabian Allen, Roston Chase, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph



South Africa: Aiden Markram (c), Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Wiaan Mulder, Lungi Ngidi, Lizaad Williams, Jason Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Patrick Kruger, Bjorn, Fortuin, Ottneil Baartman, Nandre Burger and Kwena Maphaka



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="west-indies-vs-south-africa-2nd-t-20-i-playing-11">West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Playing 11</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/West-Indies-vs-South-Africa_-WI-vs-SA-1st-T20I-Pitch-Report-Live-Streaming-Details-and-others-1024x532.jpg" alt="WI vs SA 1st T20I: Preview, Weather &amp; Pitch Reports, Predicted XIs, Live Streaming and other Details" class="wp-image-146094" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WI vs SA 1st T20 Head to Head</figcaption></figure>



West Indies Playing 11: Shai Hope, Alick Athanaze, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Roston Chase, Rovman Powell (c), Romario Shepherd, Sherfane Rutherford, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Matthew Forde and Shamar Joseph



South Africa Playing 11: Reeza Hendricks, Aiden Markram (c), Ryan Rickelton (wk), Rassie van der Dussen, Patrick Kruger, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Bjorn Fortuin, Lungi Ngidi, Nandre Burger and Kwena Maphaka



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="west-indies-vs-south-africa-live-streaming-details">West Indies vs South Africa: Live Streaming Details</h2>



The series will not be televised live; however, the Fancode app and website will offer live streaming of West Indies vs South Africa matches.



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West Indies vs South Africa, 2nd T20I: Match Details, Playing 11, Squad and Live Streaming Details

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wi-vs-sa-1st-t20i-live-stream-details/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wi-vs-sa-1st-t20i-live-stream-details/">WI vs SA</a>: It is time for a high-profile T20 action to get underway. West Indies will be hosting<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/"> South Africa</a> for a home <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-series/">series</a> including three T20 internationals. Both teams have had locked horns a number of times before this and produced some thrilling encounters.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/">South Africa</a> defeated <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/">West Indies</a> in the T20 World Cup 2024 super 8 which kicked them out of the tournament. So, the Carribbean side have a strong point to take revenge. But South Africa have a slight edge between the two teams in the head-to-head contest.



So, who will have an upper hand? In this article, we will talk about the head-to-head record, most runs, and most wickets in the WI vs <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/not-bangladesh-icc-announced-new-host-for-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/not-bangladesh-icc-announced-new-host-for-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024/">SA T20I</a> history.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WI vs SA: West Indies vs South Africa: Head to Head Records in T20I</h2>



The very first <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-england-test-series-2025-here-check-out-the-full-schedule-venues-and-fixtures-for-ind-vs-eng-test-series-2025/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-england-test-series-2025-here-check-out-the-full-schedule-venues-and-fixtures-for-ind-vs-eng-test-series-2025/">meeting</a> between these two teams was registered in the 2007 T20 World Cup 2024, which was a high-scoring venue. Since then, these two teams have played a total of 23 matches until now in the shorter format. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/">South Africa</a> are marginally ahead as they have won 12 games as compared to 11 wins for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/">West Indies</a>.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>Total Matches</td><td>23</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Won</td><td>12</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies Won</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>No Result</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Tie</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Highest Total</td><td>259/4 in 18.4 overs by SA on 26 Mar 2023</td></tr><tr><td>Lowest Total</td><td>119/7 by SA on 20 May 2010</td></tr><tr><td>Biggest Win (Runs)</td><td>SA beat WI by 69 Runs on 14 Jan 2015</td></tr><tr><td>Smallest win (Runs)</td><td>SA beat WI by 1 run on 20 May 2010</td></tr><tr><td>Smallest win (wicket)</td><td>WI best SA by 3 wickets on 25 Mar 2016</td></tr><tr><td>Biggest win (wickets)</td><td>SA beat WI by 8 wickets on 11 Sep 2007</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WI vs SA: Most Runs</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/08/WI-vs-SA-1st-T20I_-Preview-Weather-Pitch-Reports-Predicted-XIs-Live-Streaming-and-other-Details-1024x532.jpg" alt="WI vs SA 1st T20I: Preview, Weather &amp; Pitch Reports, Predicted XIs, Live Streaming and other Details" class="wp-image-146096" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">WI vs SA </figcaption></figure>



Veteran keeper Quinton De Kock is leading the most runs chart in the WI vs SA T20Is. He is followed by Reeza Hendricks and Chris Gayle. De Kock is one run short of 500 runs. So, let's check out the top five run-scorers in the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/not-bangladesh-icc-announced-new-host-for-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/not-bangladesh-icc-announced-new-host-for-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024/">T20I</a> between the these teams.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><td>Player</td><td>Span</td><td>Mat</td><td>Runs</td><td>HS</td><td>Ave</td><td>SR</td><td>100</td><td>50</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Quinton de Kock (SA)</td><td>2016-2024</td><td>13</td><td>499</td><td>100</td><td>38.38</td><td>148.51</td><td>1</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>Reeza Hendricks (SA)</td><td>2015-2024</td><td>14</td><td>470</td><td>87</td><td>33.57</td><td>162.06</td><td>-</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/cricketers/chris-gayle-51880">Chris Gayle (WI)</a></td><td>2007-2021</td><td>12</td><td>375</td><td>117</td><td>34.09</td><td>173.61</td><td>1</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Aiden Markram (SA)</td><td>2021-2024</td><td>8</td><td>269</td><td>70</td><td>53.80</td><td>153.71</td><td>-</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Johnson Charles (WI)</td><td>2016-2024</td><td>7</td><td>255</td><td>118</td><td>36.42</td><td>187.50</td><td>1</td><td>1</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WI vs SA: Most Wickets</h2>



Three out of the top five bowlers are West Indian. DJ Bravo has taken most wickets with 15. Obed McCoy is the only bowler who will play in the coming WI vs SA series, who is in the top five. So here are the top five wicket-takers between West Indies and South Africa in T20Is.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><td>Player</td><td>Span</td><td>Mat</td><td>Wkts</td><td>BBI</td><td>Ave</td><td>Econ</td><td>4</td><td>5</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>DJ Bravo (WI)</td><td>2007-2021</td><td>16</td><td>15</td><td>4/19</td><td>25.53</td><td>7.71</td><td>1</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Obed McCoy (WI)</td><td>2021-2024</td><td>9</td><td>14</td><td>4/22</td><td>17.28</td><td>8.02</td><td>1</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Jerome Taylor (WI)</td><td>2007-2010</td><td>5</td><td>12</td><td>3/6</td><td>7.91</td><td>5.27</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Kagiso Rabada (SA)</td><td>2015-2024</td><td>11</td><td>12</td><td>3/37</td><td>31.08</td><td>9.40</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr><tr><td>Tabraiz Shamsi (SA)</td><td>2021-2024</td><td>9</td><td>11</td><td>3/27</td><td>18.54</td><td>6.58</td><td>-</td><td>-</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wi-vs-sa-1st-t20i-live-stream-details/">WI vs SA 1st T20I: Preview, Weather &amp; Pitch Reports, Predicted XIs, Live Streaming and other Details</a>

WI vs SA: West Indies vs South Africa Head-to-Head Record in T20, Most Runs, Most Wickets and other Records

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WI vs SA 1st T20I: It is time for some fast and rapid action as West Indies are all set to host <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/">South Africa</a> for a three-match <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/not-bangladesh-icc-announced-new-host-for-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/not-bangladesh-icc-announced-new-host-for-icc-womens-t20-world-cup-2024/">T20 </a>series. Earlier, these two teams locked horns in a two-match Test series, which South Africa won 1-0. But the hosts will be eyeing to take revenge and make it a 1-1 series win for both sides.



These two teams have given rest to some of their key players and given the opportunities to youngsters. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/south-africa/">South Africa </a>have rested Kagiso Rabada, Keshav Maharaj, David Miller, Heinrich Klaasen, and Quinton de Kock.



On the other hand, the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/">West Indies</a> will also miss Jason Holder, Brandon King, Andre Russell, and Alzarri Joseph. But one thing is sure: the thrill will be at its best, and fans will be treated to some brilliant games. The first WI vs SA game is scheduled to take place on August 23 at Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Match Details</h2>



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<li>Match: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/westindies/">West Indies</a> vs South Africa, 1st T20I</li>



<li>Date &amp; Time: August 24 (Saturday) at 12:30 AM</li>



<li>Venue:<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Lara_Cricket_Academy" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Lara_Cricket_Academy"> Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad</a></li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Pitch Report</h2>



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Brian Lara Stadium is generally pretty good for the bowlers. The outfield here is slow, and there is an uneven bounce, which makes it hard for the batters. Slow bowlers will have more effect at this venue. The first-inning average score here is 128. A total of 12 T20Is have been played at this venue, and 8 of them have been won by the chasing team. As a result, we might see the team that wins the toss will be bowling first.



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It is an afternoon game to start at 3 p.m. local time. Hence, the weather forecast for Friday afternoon in Trinidad is not ideal. There is a prediction of light thunderstorms and rain, which will remain until evening. The precipitation of rain is around 30-40 percent, whereas the maximum temperature is predicted to be 31 ?C, with wind blowing at 10 km/h.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Predicted XIs</h2>



West Indies:&nbsp;Johnson Charles, Shai Hope, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Rovman Powell (c), Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd, Akeal Hosein, Gudakesh Motie, Obed McCoy, Shamar Joseph



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South Africa: Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussenn, Aiden Markram (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Donovan Ferreira, Wiaan Mulder, Bjorn Fortuin, Nandre Burger, Lungi Ngidi, Ottneil Bartman



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">West Indies vs South Africa: WI vs SA 1st T20I Live Streaming Details</h2>



There is no direct option to watch the live telecast on the cable TV networks in India. However, fans can access the live streaming through the FanCode mobile app and its website, but it needs a paid subscription or paid account.



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WI vs SA 1st T20I: Preview, Weather &amp; Pitch Reports, Predicted XIs, Live Streaming and other Details

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WI vs SA: Rovman Powell-led West Indies (WI) are set to lock horns against Aiden Markram-led South Africa (RSA) in a three-match T20 International series with the first match set to take place on the 23rd, 25th, and 27th of August. All three games of the series will be played at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy Stadium of Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. All the games will start at 12:30 am IST.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#wi-vs-sa-head-to-head-records-between-both-the-teams-in-t-20-internationals">WI vs SA: Head to Head records between both the teams in T20 Internationals</a></div><div class=""><a href="#wi-vs-sa-squads-of-both-the-teams-for-the-three-match-series">WI vs SA: Squads of both the teams for the three-match series</a></div></div></nav></div>



In the recently concluded two-match test series, the Proteas reigned supreme as the won clinched the series by securing a win in the second test match and the Windies would be looking to avenge their test series defeat by whitewashing the visitors in the upcoming T20 International series.



The Windies have looked in a really good nick in the shortest format of the game having won four of their last five T20 International bilateral-series. However, the Rovman Powell-led team suffered a painful defeat in the recently concluded T20 World Cup 2024 as they lost a thrilling super over super eight match against South Africa and got eliminated.



South Africa on the other hand was on a winning streak in the 2024 T20 World Cup but in the final against India, they too suffered a heartbreaking defeat which ended their hopes of lifting their first-ever ICC Trophy.&nbsp;



This series kicks off the 2026 T20 World Cup preparations for both the teams and it promises to be a really exciting one as well.&nbsp;



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="wi-vs-sa-head-to-head-records-between-both-the-teams-in-t-20-internationals">WI vs SA: Head to Head records between both the teams in T20 Internationals</h3>



The Proteas and the Windies have played a total of T20 International matches against each other and out of these 23 encounters, the South Africans have finished out on top on 12 occasions while West Indies have managed to win 11 games.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="wi-vs-sa-squads-of-both-the-teams-for-the-three-match-series">WI vs SA: Squads of both the teams for the three-match series</h3>



West Indies: Rovman Powell (Captain), Alick Athanaze, Roston Chase (Vice Captain), Matthew Forde, Johnson Charles, Fabian Allen, Shimron Hetmyer, Akeal Hosein, Shai Hope, Obed McCoy, Shamar Joseph, Nicholas Pooran, Gudakesh Motie, Romario Shepherd and Sherfane Rutherford.



South Africa: Ottneil Baartman, Aiden Markram (Captain), Donovan Ferreira, Nandre Burger, Reeza Hendricks, Bjorn Fortuin, Kwena Maphaka, Wiaan Mulder, Patrick Kruger, Ryan Rickelton, Lungi Ngidi, Tristan Stubbs, Jason Smith, Lizaad Williams and Rassie van der Dussen.



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WI vs SA: Where to watch the three match T20I series in India

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West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test match was played at Providence Stadium in Guyana where the home team Proteas defeated the visiting team West Indies by 40 runs and won the series. With this win, Temba Bavuma and Army earned a valuable two points in the World Test Championship 2023-25. Down below in this article we will provide: ICC World Test Championship Points Table Updated after West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test



In the second test match played, African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and elected to bat first but could only score 160 runs in the first innings. Dane Piedt (bowler) scored the most runs in batting for RSA, he played an important innings of 38 runs in 60 balls. In bowling, Shamar Joseph took five wickets for West Indies, Jayden Seales took three wickets, while Holder and Gudakesh Motie took one wicket each.



Chasing South Africa's first innings score of 160, West Indies were all out for 144, with all-rounder Jason Holder scoring the most runs for the Caribbean team, he played an innings of 54 runs.



Coming back in the second inning, the home team, Africa, dominated the West Indies. The team scored 246 runs in the second inning, and in reply, the West Indies were all-out for just 222 runs in the second inning.



With this home series win, South Africa earned a significant 12 points in the points table of the World Test Championship 2023-35. With this win, the Proteas have reached the fifth position while the West Indies are in the last position with just one win in nine matches.



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Down below you can check the: ICC World Test Championship Points Table Updated after West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Test Championship Points Table Updated after West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>P</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>DRAW</th><th>DED</th><th>POINTS</th><th>%</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>74</td><td>68.52</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>28</td><td>38.89</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>C PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>13</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>57</td><td>36.54</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>25.00</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>I WEST INDIES</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>18.52</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Credit: <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship/standings">ICC Official</a></figcaption></figure>



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ICC World Test Championship Points Table Updated after West Indies vs South Africa 2nd Test

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WI vs SA: Shamar Joseph changed the fortunes for the Windies attack in the second test. South Africa is playing their second test against the West Indies after the hosts survived the first blow with all credits to Athanaze and the rain gods as it favoured them to end the match in a draw. In the second game, Test cricket is back in Guyana after years, as the West Indies elected to bowl first on a fast track. The Protea batters came in to open, and without much wait, the West Indies drew the first blood as pacer Jayden Seales sent off <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_de_Zorzi">Tony de Zorzi </a>back to the pavilion with a stunner of a delivery. 



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 Seales, in his second over of the match, bowled a magical in-swinger that sent Zorzi?s off-stump flying off the ground. The pacer lept in the air, overjoyed by the stunningness of the delivery. Adding to the concerns of South Africa, Shamar Joseph was brought in as a replacement for Seales. Joseph was in the hunt for his maiden international wicket on home soil, and his first turns out to be the Protea white-ball skipper, Aiden Markram. 



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 Markram was left baffled as Joseph?s sudden swinging ability both into and leaving the batter caused trouble, while he sent off the skipper Bavuma in the same over with another in-swinger that found him plum in front of the stumps. The South African innings were under scrutiny as Joseph struck for his 5-fer and Seales with a 3-fer broke the back of the Protea batting order until Piedt and Burger put on a 50+ partnership for the 10th wicket, which took South Africa to 160 in the first innings. 



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 Mulder in the South African attack overshadowed the excellence of Shamar Joseph?s perfect homecoming. Mulder?s career-best 4/18 in the West Indies innings has restricted them to 97/7, with Jason Holder being the pick among the batters with 33 runs. The track of Guyana seemed to be spicy for the pacers of either team, who bowled in 68 overs and shared and picked 15 of the 17 wickets that fell on the first day of the decider test between the two nations. Let?s see what Day 2 will have in store for the Windies batters.

WI vs SA: Mulder Outshines Shamar Joseph?s heroics at Guyana in the 17-wicket opening day

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ICC World Test Championship Points Table: The first Test of the South Africa tour of West Indies have resulted in a draw and South Africa have now reached the seventh spot in the updated WTC Points Table. This post reads the ICC World Test Championship Points Table Latest Updated After WI vs SA 1st Test.



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Have rain not interfered, we would have got a better result at the end because West Indies only needed 96 runs and South Africa needed to pick up 5 more wickets to win the game on the last day. Let's have a look at the WI vs SA 1st Test Match Highlights:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="wi-vs-sa-1st-test-match-highlights">WI vs SA 1st Test Match Highlights</h2>



Visitors South Africa won the flip of the coin and opted to bat first. The Proteas played the first hour excellently and lost the first wicket in the 14th over. Tony and Bavuma were too good at the top with 78 and 86 to their names respectively. Wicketkeeper batter Verreynne and all-rounder Mulder added valuable runs to the end and South Africa scored 357 runs in the first innings. Warrican and Seales were the key wicket-takers for the home team.



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The Windies were sturdy at the top but quite slow as well. They lost their first wicket on 27th over but it was only 53 on the board. Batters got good starts but each failed to convert it to a big knock. Keshav Maharaj and Kagiso Rabada shared 7 wickets between them. Warrican contributed with the bat as well and struck valuable 35 runs towards the end. South Africa wrapped up the home team for just 233 runs and gained a lead of 124 runs in the first innings.



Adding to their lead, Tony and Markram were brisk at the top and were quick to add runs. Tristan Stubbs was exceptional in their and struck 68 runs off 50 balls and the Proteas were 297 runs ahead and they declared.



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The last day saw a lot of rain. The West Indies faced an early blow, losing a wicket in the brief, tense overs before lunch. As the heavens opened, the second session was delayed by a full hour, heightening the anticipation. When play resumed, South Africa struck quickly, claiming another wicket, but the West Indies were not to be easily tamed.



Athanaze took the stage with a commanding presence, his intent clear from the very first ball. He anchored the innings with poise, as his teammates rallied around him. The promise of a maiden century loomed large, yet in a moment of desperation, he let it slip away as the shadows lengthened. Despite this, the clock was the West Indies' ally, leaving South Africa with too steep a mountain to climb in too little time. With no victory in sight, both sides reluctantly agreed to a truce, shaking hands, and settled it as a DRAW.



Below is the ICC World Test Championship Points Table Latest Updated After WI vs SA 1st Test :



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South Africa and Bangladesh were equal on the PCT but now, South Africa are better on PCT than Bangladesh and now they are seventh-ranked with 26.67 PCT. West Indies are still at the bottommost rank in the ICC WTC Points table. 



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-test-championship-points-table">World Test Championship Points Table </h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>DRAW</th><th>DED(-)</th><th>POINTS</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>INDIA</td><td>9</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>74</td><td>68.52</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>AUSTRALIA</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>NEW ZEALAND</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>SRI LANKA</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>24</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>PAKISTAN</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>ENGLAND</td><td>13</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>57</td><td>36.54</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>SOUTH AFRICA</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>16</td><td>26.67</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>BANGLADESH</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>25.00</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>WEST INDIES</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>20.83</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">World Test Championship Points Table</figcaption></figure>



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ICC World Test Championship Points Table Latest Updated After WI vs SA 1st Test

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India Cricket Team is all set to have massive changes going into the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Showdown will be taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney, and it surely will be more than just a match for the visitors. 
As per the reports in Indian Express, it is learned that Rohit Sharma is all set to be rested for the final game of the series. The Indian captain has himself opted out of the Sydney Test and conveyed the same to head coach Gautam Gambhir and the chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar. 
Both Agarkar and Gambhir accepted Rohit Sharma's decision and the team will be playing the game without their captain. In his absence, Jasprit Bumrah will be captaining the team and Shubman Gill will be replacing Rohit in the XI and will be batting at No.3 in the last game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Rohit Sharma opting out of the Sydney Test means that the India captain has played his last game in whites. The reports claimed that he might not be in the scheme of things for the next World Test Championship Cycle, which begins with a tour to England in June-July this year. 
Jasprit Bumrah captained the Indian team in the opening game of the series in Perth and under his leadership team won the match. The reports claimed that Shubman Gill will be batting at No.3 and KL Rahul will open the innings alongside Yashasvi Jaiswal. 
<h2> Prasidh Krishna will be drafted into the XI in place of Akash Deep</h2>
The reports also added that Prasidh Krishna will be drafted into the XI in place of Akash Deep. The latter got injured in the practice session and has been ruled out of the match. It will be a massive opportunity for Krishna to make an impact and help the team draw the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 
Also, there were reports which stated that Rishabh Pant will be dropped for Dhruv Jurel but Indian Express has confirmed that the Southpaw will be playing the match. He faced a lot of criticism getting out to wild shots in the last two games and would be hoping to silence all his critics.
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India Cricket Team is all set to have massive changes going into the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma opts out of Sydney Test, massive updates about Indian XI arrive

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IND vs AUS: The stage is set, and Team India will square off against Australia for the final time in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The hosts started the series brilliantly with a win over Australia in Perth. But that has been the only good performance for India so far.
After that the visitors are only chasing the momentum while Australia have been very dominant in their performances. Their relentless bowling attack with some game-changing contributions from the batters has helped them to take a 2-1 lead. For India, Jasprit Bumrah has been the shining light throughout the series, who has been the lone survivor for India.
The final test will kick off at 5 AM on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Stadium. India might be bringing in Shubman Gill and Prasidh Krishna in for Rohit Sharma and Akashdeep, and it will be Bumrah who will lead the team. He will also have some big records in front of him to achieve in the fifth and final test at the SCG.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Jasprit Bumrah eyes an all-time BGT record in the fifth and final test at SCG</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah has been superb in this series so far. He has taken a total of 30 wickets in four tests at an average of 12.83 and a strike rate of 28.26. He has taken three fifers and two four-wicket hauls. Meanwhile, the second highest wicket-taker in the series is Pat Cummins with 20 wickets. That tells the difference between Bmrah and the rest of the bowlers.
He has been phenomenal this series. But it is not over yet. The ace Indian pacer will have a couple of big records in front of him to achieve. One of them will be the record for most wickets in a Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Currently, former off-spinner Harbhajan Singh holds this record. He took 30 wickets in three tests during BGT 2000-01.
Bumrah is the only second bowler to take 30 wickets in a BGT trophy in history. He is just three wickets away from breaking Harbhajan's record and adding another milestone to his kitty. Apart from this, Bumrah is also near to breaking the 52-year-old record by Bhagwath Chandrasekhar, who took 35 wickets in a test series against England in 1972-73.
That tally of 35 wickets is the most wickets by an Indian bowler in a test series. Bumrah need six more wickets, and the way he is going, it looks possible that he might break this record as well. Notably, India need this win to retain the BGT trophy and also stay alive in the WTC final race.
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Jasprit Bumrah has taken 30 wickets in the four tests at a record-breaking average of 12.83. He is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Jasprit Bumrah on the cusp of rewriting history; eyes two all-time bowling records in the final test at SCG

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IND vs AUS: The fifth and final test between India and Australia will begin at 5 AM on January 3. This will be the last chance for Team India to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and stay in the race for the World Test Championship final. If they lose, they will lose both these great things. Australia are currently trailing 2-1 in the series and will enter the final test as favorites.
India need to find out ways to get runs from their batters and also support Jasprit Bumrah with other bowlers. We might see some changes in the playing XI for the final test. But all in all, it is expected to be a great battle between two powerhouses. Here we will talk about the top three player battles to watch out for in the fifth IND vs AUS test.
<h2>Three Top Player Battlers to watch out for in Fifth IND vs AUS test at SCG</h2>
1. Yashavi Jaiswal vs Mitchell Starc
Indian young opener Yashavi Jaiswal is the leading scorer for India in the ongoing IND vs AUS test series. He has scored 359 runs in four tests at an average of 51.29. Jasiwal scored 82 and 84 in two innings of the fourth test. India will hope he continues his form and scores runs.
If he gets set, he plays big innings; that's where Australia will rely on Mitchell Starc. This has been an exciting battle to watch so far in four tests. Jaiswal loves to take on Starc, and the pacer has had his number a few times. Starc has dismissed Jaiswal four times in tests this year, and Jaiswal scored 107 runs against him.
2. Rohit Sharma &amp; Virat Kohli vs Pat Cummins
The Australian captain, Pat Cummins, is one of the best modern-day bowlers for sure. He is just ahead of the opposition batter and loves to dominate. He played a crucial role in Australia winning the MCG test and won the Player of the Match award.
Meanwhile, for India, runs from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, as these two have struggled badly. There are questions on their position in the team, and they have this last chance. But Cummins will not make it easy for them. The Australian captain has troubled these two stars many times. Cummins has dismissed Rohit 8 times in tests and dismissed Virat 5 times.
3. Travis Head &amp; Steve Smith vs Jasprit Bumrah
India were able to contain Travis Head in the fourth test, but Steve Smith slammed a brilliant ton. These two have scored two centuries each in the IND vs AUS test and have become a big headache for India. Hence, the visitors will look to go with the plan against them.
That's where Jasprit Bumrah will have a vital role. Bumrah has enjoyed bowling against the best, and these two certainly are. Bumrah has dismissed Head six times in tests, including four in 2024, while Bumrah has dismissed Smith four times in tests, including three times in 2024.
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Australia are leading the ongoing IND vs AUS test series 2-1. The fifth and final test will begin at 5 AM on Friday at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

3 Player Battles to Watch out for in the fifth IND vs AUS Test at the SCG

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India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to be dropped from the playing XI for the final Test of the series against Australia. The match between the two teams will be played on Friday (3rd January) at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney. 
Rohit Sharma, as per the various media reports, won't be featuring in the final match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This has been quite evident with the way things have been panning out in the practice session a day ahead of the match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
India captain also didn't bat much in the nets and came to bat after batters had their sessions. Various media outlets have suggested that Rohit Sharma will be replaced by Shubman Gill, who got the first preference in the nets and was also seen getting a pat on the back by Gautam Gambhir. 
The India head coach, Gautam Gambhir, was also seen having a conversation with Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, with the fast bowler being actively involved in the conversations with the head coach. This, in all fairness, suggests that fast bowlers will be leading the team. 
But there also has been some section of reports which has stated that Shubman Gill might be leading the team. This is because team management might look at the bigger picture and allow the youngster to take charge of the team. But so far no clarity seems to be there.
<h2>We are going to have a look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow - Gautam Gambhir on Rohit Sharma </h2>
Even head coach Gautam Gambhir said refused to give any clarity about Rohit Sharma playing the final Test. He said that they would be taking the call after looking at the pitch. While speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"Everything is fine with Rohit and I don't think it's anything traditional. The head coach is here and that should be good enough. We are going to have a look at the wicket and finalise it tomorrow. As I just said we are going to have a look at the wicket and announce our playing XI tomorrow. The answer remains the same.” 
Rohit Sharma has witnessed a massive dip in the form. In the last 15 innings, the India captain has scored only 164 runs in 15 innings at a shocking average of just 10.93, with one half-century score. In the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, he has slammed just 31 runs. It remains to be seen now where will his future be heading.
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India captain Rohit Sharma is all set to be dropped from the playing XI for the final Test of the series against Australia.

IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma all set to be dropped for last Test; Shubman Gill to lead? Full details

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The Indian Men's National Cricket Team is set to suffer a major setback as it prepares to take on Fierce-Rivals Australia in the 5th &amp; final Test-Match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. Fresh Reports are emerging that the Men in Blue may lose the services of fast bowler Akash Deep for the crucial Do-or-Die Sydney Test-Match. There are also reports that have emerged recently which have suggested that the Indian team management are considering the place of wicket-keeper batsman Rishabh Pant in the team. 
28-year-old Akash Deep has been dealt a major setback with a possible back injury. According to the news report of the Indian Express, the players is suffering a lot of pain in his back and will most likely miss out on selection from the Sydney Test-Match. On the other hand, some news reports suggest that the Team management is considering replacing Pant with Dhruv Jurel in Sydney. 
The absence of both players at such a crucial time is surely going to prove to be a major setback for the Indian team. Akash is a player who has performed well with both ball &amp; bat and this was pretty evident in the Melbourne Test-Match, where he saved the Rohit Sharma-led outfit from the follow-on threat by getting involved in a crucial 47 run partnership for the final wicket with fellow pacer Jasprit Bumrah.
<h2>Who will be the replacement of Akash Deep? </h2>
The injury to the 28-year-old seamer has halted the Rohit Sharma-led outfit's preparations for the 5th Test-Match in Sydney. The two time WTC Runner's-up now will be forced to rethink and rework their strategies and they also have to take care of vice captain Jasprit Bumrah's workload. 
With Akash Deep likely to sit out of the 5th Test-Match, Harshit Rana is likely to be given yet another opportunity to prove himself in Sydney and he will be looking to perform at his best and help the Indian Team retain the precious BGT Trophy. 
The Indian Think Tank might also consider the possibility of bringing in Prasidh Krishna into the playing 11 in place of Jadeja Or Sundar, but since the surface of the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) is known to provide assistance to the spin bowlers, the Men in Blue will likely go ahead with two spinners. Also Jadeja and Sundar are handy batters so the Indian think tank might no want to hamper their batting at the expense of bringing in an extra bowler.
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Akash Deep of India caused a lot of problems for Steve Smith and Travis Head of Australia in the Gabba Test-Match | Image: Getty Images

Team India have been handed a major setback as Akash Deep is suffering back pain issues is likely to miss the 5th Test-Match in Sydney.

India's Akash Deep set to miss the 5th Test Match in Sydney, suffers am injury setback

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The 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series is currently going on in Australia between the Mighty Aussies and Team India. The series was tied at 1-1 after the two Fierce-Rivals played out a dramatic 3rd Test-Match in Brisbane but the hosts fought back in excellent fashion, securing a hard-fought victory by 184 runs in the Boxing-Day Test-Match in Melbourne and took a 2-1 lead. 
Except the Test-Match in Perth, Virat Kohli hasn't created any kind of impact with the bat and Rohit on the other hand, has looked completely out of touch since returning in the Adelaide Test-Match. Moreover, all of their shot choices have proven to be poor and mediocre. Even in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, both players got punished after playing mediocre shots. 
<h2>Gambhir will have the final say in terms of deciding the Playing 11:</h2>
It has been reported that the Indian Team selectors and the chairman of the selection committee Ajit Agarkar have given Gambhir the full authority to select the Starting 11 for the Must-win Sydney Test-Match. 
Since the Sydney Test-Match is going to be a do-or-die one for the Rohit Sharma-led team, it's being said that the out-of-form players will most likely get dropped and the in-form players will be given the opportunity to prove themselves. There is a high possibility that the duo of Kohli &amp; Rohit might get dropped for the Sydney Test. 
During the net practice session, if both the experienced players perform in a satisfactory manner, only then they will be included in the Starting 11.The places of other players will also be decided through the net-practice sessions. 
Therefore, there are high chances of Dhruv Jurel getting a chance to play in the final Test-Match and the return of Shubman Gill is also going to be imminent. Mostly, he will replace the Indian captain Rohit Sharma in the playing 11.Also, there are chances that Nitish Kumar Reddy might get a chance to bat up the order. 
<h2>The Bowling-Attack is likely to see some changes</h2>
Except Jasprit Bumrah, the rest of the Indian bowlers have failed to live upto expectations and this over reliance on the Indian Vice-Captain is proving to be a big problem for the Men in Blue. Bumrah needs to get some support from his fellow bowlers and since he's not getting it, some hard changes are expected to be made. 
Siraj may have dismissed 16 batters in the ongoing BGT series but he has not looked at his best in the first four encounters versus the Aussies and this may be a good time to give some rest to the 30-year-old and bring in Prasidh Krishna. 
The 28-year-old seamer is someone who knows how to use the bouncer well and his deadly bouncers on the pitch of Sydney can prove to be a nightmare for the Australian batters. 
Talking about Akash Deep, he hasn't proven to be effective at all with the ball and while he may have scored some crucial runs as a tailender, they may not be enough to save him from getting dropped. Harshit Rana who took a four wicket haul in the Perth Test-Match is likely to replace Akash Deep in the Starting 11 for the Sydney Test. 
While the former wasn't effective in Adelaide, he can prove his doubters wrong by giving his best in the Sydney Test-Match. 
India's Strongest Playing XI (5th Test) - KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Reddy, Shubman Gill, Dhruv Jurel, Rishabh Pant (WK), Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah (captain) &amp; Harshit Rana.
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Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma of India | Image: Associated Press

The Sydney Test-Match is going to be a must win for the Indian Cricket Team and some harsh decisions will have to be taken in regards to playing 11 if the Rohit Sharma-led want to have any chance of retaining the BGT Trophy

IND vs AUS 5th Test: Team India's Strongest Playing 11 for the Perth Test Match

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Things are not at all going right for the Indian team currently at the moment in Test cricket. Amid all this, a fresh set of reports has emerged in the media, which has suggested that Virat Kohli might be back at the helm of things as a leader in Test cricket. 
Virat Kohli, who is the most successful Test captain of India, has expressed his desire to take over the Test captaincy of India. As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that the senior batter wants to continue playing till 2027 as he wants to give his best for the team and help them. 
There were reports in Indian Express, which claimed that one senior batter in the team, ahead of the series, had made his thought that he would be eyeing the captaincy and had mentioned at the start that he would be doing something special in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Virat Kohli, who is expected to be that senior player, feels that he can help the team in the transition phase. He has touted himself as the ‘Mr Fix-It’, and he believes that no youngster so far is ready to take the charge and wants to take over the captaincy on an interim basis. 
<h2>Virat Kohli expressing his desire to take over the leadership role means that Rohit Sharma's tenure as the captain of the team is all set to end</h2>
Virat Kohli expressing his desire to take over the leadership role means that Rohit Sharma's tenure as the captain of the team is all set to end. The skipper of the team has come under massive scrutiny following his poor efforts in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
His poor performances with the bat, too, haven't helped his cause, as the captain has scored around 30 runs in the series. There have been several reports that have stated that Rohit Sharma might announce his retirement after the Sydney Test, which will be the last game of the series. 
Things are also not going right in the Indian dressing room. It is learned that senior players of the team aren't on the same page with Gautam Gambhir, and the head coach, too, hasn't been amazed by the way the players have played in the series so far. 
The Sydney Test will be a great opportunity for the entire team to reply to all the criticism. The match will be played from 3rd January and winning there will help the Rohit Sharma-led side to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 
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Virat Kohli, who is the most successful Test captain of India, has expressed his desire to take over the Test captaincy of India

Virat Kohli wants India Test captaincy again, as he doesn't trust...

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India head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under massive scanner for his poor performances as the coach of the Indian team. But things are turning worse for him because of the team's disappointing effort in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Gautam Gambhir has come under massive scrutiny as the things in the Indian dressing room are great. As per the reports in PTI, it is learned that the senior players of the team and the head coach are not on the same page related to the decisions in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
The reports added that some of the players of the team haven't shown their confidence in Gautam Gambhir. This is because of his experiments of playing 11 and the way he handled Shubman Gill, who was dropped from the team for the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Some of the senior players are not feeling good with Gautam Gambhir. This is because they believe that communication isn't as good as it used to be during the time of Ravi Shastri and Rahul Dravid. This has come under the notice of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). 
<h2>If the performance doesn't improve, even Gautam Gambhir's position wouldn't be safe - BCCI source</h2>
The BCCI source said that Gautam Gambhir's position as a head coach isn't safe. He said that if results don't come good in the last match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 along with ICC Champions Trophy 2025 then he is likely to be sacked. Speaking to PTI, he said: 
"There is a Test match to be played and then there is Champions Trophy. If the performance doesn't improve, even Gautam Gambhir's position wouldn't be safe." 
The source, while calling Gautam Gambhir a "compromise", said that he wasn't even first choice for the role. He mentioned that VVS Laxman and other foreign coaches didn't want to take the role and hence he was given the opportunity. He added: 
"He was never BCCI's first choice (it was VVS Laxman) and some of the well-known overseas names didn't want to coach all three formats, so he was a compromise. Some other compulsions were also there." 
It remains to be seen how Gautam Gambhir bounces back from this situation. The India team will be next seen in action on 3rd January when they will be playing the next match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
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India head coach Gautam Gambhir has come under massive scanner for his poor performances as the coach of the Indian team.

Gautam Gambhir to be sacked as reports of his poor equation with senior players puts him under gun

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Team India, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma are currently taking part in the five-match 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Australiana on Australian soil. The fourth Test-Match of this series ended on the 30th of December in Melbourne where the Indian Team suffered an embarrassing 184-runs defeat. 
The win in Melbourne allowed the home side to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Let us tell you that the Men in Blue had been given a target of 340 runs to secure the win, but they got all-out for just 155 runs. Following this defeat, a lot of weaknesses of the Rohit Sharma-led team have been exposed. 
The two teams will now travel to Sydney where they will be squaring off versus each other in the fifth &amp; the final Test-Match of the series. The forthcoming contest will commence from the 3rd of January, 2025 at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).
If the Men in Blue want to save the series, then they have to win the Sydney Test-Match by any means possible and they have to find solutions to their five problems which got exposed in Melbourne. Let's take a look at five reasons why the Indian Team lost the Melbourne Test-Match. 
<h2>Five Reasons why Team India lost the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match versus Australia</h2>
<h3>5. The flop performance of the Top order</h3>
If we exclude the Perth Test-Match, then the performance of the top order of the Indian Team has not been good in the other three tests. They have failed to create a big partnership for the Men in Blue. The opening duo of KL Rahul &amp; Yashasvi Jaiswal got involved in a magnificent 201 run partnership for the first wicket. 
But since that match, the Indian Team in every other contest of the BGT Series have struggled to create big partnerships for the first and second wickets. In this case, the team management of Team India needs to make the players prepare in a special manner otherwise their chances of winning in Sydney will reduce.

<h3>4. Poor fielding display, many catches got dropped</h3>
In the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, the Indian team showcased a lackluster fielding performance, where they dropped four catches in the 2nd inning of the contest and these dropped catches proved to be very costly. Yashasvi Jaiswal alone dropped three catches while the other one was dropped by Siraj. If Rohit Sharma &amp; CO want to finish out on top in the Sydney Test-Match, then they have to show improvisations in the fielding.

<h3>3. Poor performance with the bat of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma</h3>
The below par performance of the duo of Virat Kohli and Captain Rohit Sharma with the bat have proven to be a major reason behind Team India's lackluster performance in the ongoing BGT 2024-25 series. Opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal is currently the highest run getter for the Men in Blue in the ongoing BGT series having amassed 359 runs in four contests. 
Kohli is at the fourth position in the list of Team India's highest run getters, having scored 167 runs in seven innings. He scored an incredible century in the Perth test but besides that, he hasn't done much and his bat has stayed silent in the other three matches. 
Talking about Rohit Sharma, his condition is even more worse in terms of batting performance. The 37-year-old has hit the Australian bowlers for just 31 runs in five innings in three BGT tests. He is currently averaging just 6.20, which is considered as miserable when you take into consideration the standards which the skipper has set for himself. 
The Indian fast bowlers have scored more runs than the skipper, which makes it even more embarrassing for the Indian skipper. Seamer Akash Deep has scored 38 runs in three innings in the ongoing BGT series. If the two time WTC runners-up want to have any chances of winning in Sydney, then both Kohli and Rohit will have to start firing with the bat. 

<h3>2. Weak Captaincy of Rohit Sharma</h3>
The Men in Blue have won just a single contest in the ongoing series, where they secured a dominant victory in Perth under the leadership of Jasprit Bumrah. The seamer led the team in the absence of Rohit as he missed the opening test due to being on a paternity-leave. 
However, ever since he returned to lead the team in Adelaide, things started to go all wrong for India. The team wasn't able to win a single match and now they are on the verge of losing the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. 
Somewhere down the line, the leadership of Rohit Sharma has proven to be weak. An example of this can be seen in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match where in the 2nd inning, the Indian bowlers had dismissed six Australian batters for a mere score of 91 runs and the situation was looking really good for the team. 
However, after this Rohit looked very relax and took things lightly that the last four wickets fell after the hosts had reached the score of 234 runs. Post the fall of six wickets, the Indian skipper was supposed to implement a tight fielding setup in order to create pressure on the lower order of the Aussies. 
Instead, he implemented a spread out fielding setup which allowed the lower middle order Australian batters to take easy doubles and singles and they got involved in big partnerships which helped their team to get in a strong position.The duo of skipper Pat Cummins and Marnus Labuschagne stiched a 57 run partnership for the 7th wicket and tailenders Scott Boland &amp; Nathan Lyon got involved in a partnership of 61 runs for the final wicket which caused issues for the Indian team. 
The 37-year-old will have to showcase strong captaincy in the Sydney Test-Match if the Men in Blue want to save the BGT series.

<h3>1. Complete dependency on Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
If we look at it closely, Team India has been heavily dependent on vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah in the entire BGT 2024-25 series. This dependency has been the highest in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match. You can guess this from the fact that the 29-year-old is the highest wicket taker in the current series as he has dismissed batters 30 times in four encounters. 
Australian skipper Pat Cummins is the 2nd highest wicket getter of the series, with 20 scalps next to his name. While in terms of Indian bowlers, Siraj has dismissed 16 Australian batters, Akash Deep has five scalps and Harshit Rana has taken just four wickets in two matches and Jadeja has also taken the same number of scalps too. 
In this way, these four bowlers have dismissed a combined number of 29 batters in comparison to the 30 scalps of Bumrah. These stats show how dependent Team India has been on Bumrah alone and the other bowlers have to start taking the initiative if they want to help the Rohit Sharma-led retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy.

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Jasprit Bumrah of India walks back after getting dismissed in the Melbourne Test-Match | Image: X(CriccrazyJohns)

The Indian Team suffered an embarrassing defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match and that defeat exposed many problems of the Men in Blue. We will take a look at those problems in this article.

5 Reasons why Team India lost the Melbourne Test match versus Australia

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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah dethroned Ravichandran Ashwin to become the highest-ever ranked bowler in the history of the Test rankings of ICC. The fast bowler achieved a rating point of 907, which no ever bowler from a has achieved. 
Jasprit Bumrah surpassed Ravichandran Ashwin's rating points of 904 to become the highest-ranked Indian bowler in the ICC rankings. The former Indian off-spinner achieved 904 rating points in December 2016 and scripted history, highlighting the legacy that he created. 
Jasprit Bumrah achieved the feat after his incredible performances with the ball in the Boxing Day Test against Australia. The fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between the teams took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, and it saw the hosts winning the match. 
Jasprit Bumrah picked 9 wickets in the match with a fifer in the second innings. Ahead of the match, the fast bowler had a rating of 904, and his exceptional performance saw him getting at the top of the list in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers in the longest format of the game. 
<h2>List of the highest rank Indian bowlers </h2>
Here's the list of the highest rank Indian bowlers 
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Name
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Rating
</td>
<td valign="top">
Date
</td>
</tr>
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Jasprit Bumrah
</td>
<td valign="top">
907
</td>
<td valign="top">
31 Dec 2024
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
R Ashwin
</td>
<td valign="top">
904
</td>
<td valign="top">
12 Dec 2016
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
Ravindra Jadeja
</td>
<td valign="top">
899
</td>
<td valign="top">
20 Mar 2017
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
Kapil Dev
</td>
<td valign="top">
877
</td>
<td valign="top">
19 Jan 1980
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
Anil Kumble
</td>
<td valign="top">
859
</td>
<td valign="top">
30 Jan 1994
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
Vinoo Mankad
</td>
<td valign="top">
811
</td>
<td valign="top">
17 Nov 1952
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
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Subhash Gupte
</td>
<td valign="top">
806
</td>
<td valign="top">
10 Jan 1956
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
Bishan Singh Bedi
</td>
<td valign="top">
804
</td>
<td valign="top">
20 Dec 1977
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
Dilip Doshi
</td>
<td valign="top">
794
</td>
<td valign="top">
3 Feb 1982
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td valign="top">
Mohammed Shami
</td>
<td valign="top">
790
</td>
<td valign="top">
16 Nov 2019
</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Jasprit Bumrah has been nothing short of exceptional in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He has been a major reason behind the team fighting hard in the series. The premier fast bowler has been single-handedly carrying the bowling lineup of the team. 
Jasprit Bumrah is the leading wicket-taker in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The pacer has picked 30 wickets in the 4 games, and with one more match remaining in the series, he is expected to take a few more wickets for the team.
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah dethroned Ravichandran Ashwin to become the highest-ever ranked bowler in the history of the Test rankings of ICC.