IPL 2023: The IPL has been widely regarded for its entertaining gameplay and for providing an enormously vivid platform for national and international talents. Many great batsmen have ruled the shorter format, especially the players who could score quick runs throughout all phases of the game. 



In the game of the greatest batters, the highest-scoring and most prominent set of players is mostly placed at the top of the batting order. It is the openers who get to spend the most time on the batting crease and get the opportunity to maximize the score. It is also noted that often the opening partnerships lead the way to successful batting innings. 



Let's take a look at the 10 teams rating (between 5 to 10) and their best possible opening pair:?







<h2>10. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Venkatesh Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz</h2>



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Rating: 5/10



The Kolkata Knight Riders are one of the most unconvincing squads on team sheets. KKR probably has the weakest batting order in the league, and even their opening pair is not a great one. Venky Iyer, though he began his IPL career on a commanding note and was regarded for his aggressive intent, soon failed miserably due to his lack of experience and proper batting skills. 



Gurbaz, on the other hand, is also a player with aggressive intent and has recently gained terrific form in international cricket, but despite his form, he is not very dependable as he is going to make his IPL debut in IPL 2023.







<h2>9. Mumbai Indians (MI) - Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan</h2>



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Rating: 5/10



The Mumbai Indians have been the most consistent performers of the IPL, having played several intriguing seasons and winning a total of five titles. However, in recent years, MI has failed miserably, and the biggest cause has been the repetitive failure of its openers. 



The Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has in recent times failed to perform with the willow in hand, and therefore the MI side, who were highly dependent on their captain to score quick runs at the top of the order, experienced a terrible downfall at the top of the order. Ishan Kishan, who was one of the most reliable players in the MI setup, has also failed in recent times, and his dependability is questioned.?We'll have to see his performance in IPL 2023 to judge the potential of this duo. 







<h2>8. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) - Mayank Agarwal and Abhishek Sharma</h2>



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Rating: 6/10



SRH has been a consistent performer since 2016, but has failed to do so in the last few years. However, the SRH management took a tough <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2024-delhi-capitals-likely-to-call-this-star-australia-player-as-replacement-of-harry-brook/">call and bid adieu to their skipper and star</a> performer, Williamson, due to his bad form. With many new inclusions in the IPL 2023 mini-auction, SRH has a completely changed setup, and with a stunning middle order to arrive, the openers can have the intent to use the powerplay to the fullest. 



With the arrival of Mayank Agarwal, he is expected to open the innings with the talented Abhishek Sharma, who is equally explosive on the other side. They both are expected to give an explosive and stable start to the SRH batting innings.







<h2>7. Gujarat Titans (GT) - Shubman Gill and Kane Williamson</h2>



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Rating: 6.5/10



The debutante in the last season showed a prolific debut in their first season. The Titans lacked proficiency in their batting order, especially at the top of the order. Players like Saha, who helped GT in the last season, might not be present due to age and hence require a replacement and the Titans have included the magnificent kiwi ex-skipper, Kane Williamson. 



But Kane has not been in form in recent times and that's a concern for the Titans. However, the plus point for the Titans is their inform batter, Shubman Gill, who is expected to sizzle for the Titans at the top of the order in IPL 2023. Gill's presence marks the excellence of the Titan's batting setup.?







<h2>6. Punjab Kings (PBKS) - Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan</h2>



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Rating: 7/10



The Kings are having a convenient batting setup with the powerful Englishman, Jonny Bairstow at the top of the order. Though the Englishman has been ruled out of international cricket for a long time, since last summer due to his leg injury. 



However, the opener has always proved his commanding presence in the shorter format and is expected to make a remarkable return in the IPL 2023. On the other side stands veteran Indian batter Shikhar Dhawan, the second-highest scorer in the history of the IPL, but his efficiency is doubted in recent times as his form is falling apart with age.?







<h2>5. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis</h2>



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Rating: 7/10



RCB are one of the most celebrated teams in the history of the tournament. They are known to enjoy an extensive fanbase who have always kept RCB in the limelight. Their batting is led by the world's current best all-format player and veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli. Kohli has been the star performer in the league throughout all these years and is expected to excel at the top of the order in IPL 2023 as well



The Challengers would hope that Kohli continues his splendid form of limited-overs cricket. Alongside Kohli is the protea veteran du Plessis, who is known for building an aggressive and efficient partnership at the top of the order. The <a href="https://www.royalchallengers.com/">RCB </a>pair is extensively experienced but their efficiency is sometimes questioned due to their lack of form and du Plessis' absence from international cricket.







<h2>4. Delhi Capitals (DC) - Prithvi Shaw and David Warner</h2>



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Rating: 7.5/10



Delhi Capitals have been performing superiorly since 2019, and the anchor of their performance has been their batters, especially their opening pairs, previously including Prithvi Shaw and Dhawan and now forming the pair with the pocket bomb Warner and Shaw. The Aussie opener is the most successful overseas player who has set India as his second home, as he has ruled the shorter format as a powerful and versatile opener often known for scoring runs quickly and efficiently at the top of the order. 



Shaw on the other hand is an equally destructive partner at the other hand who is versatile at the top of the order and has been consistent over the years. But this time Warner's limited-overs form is highly debatable and Shaw has been in exile from International cricket. However, they are expected to have a decent performance together in IPL 2023.







<h2>3. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) - KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock</h2>



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Rating: 8/10



Though the team marked their debut in the last season, the opening stand of the team consists of highly experienced players, rather IPL veterans like Rahul and QDK. Both these players are outstanding performers, especially De Kock the aggressive partner who is a stylish left-handed batter who often exposes the leg side and Indian grounds are often made with shorter leg side boundaries for left-handers. 



On the other hand, Rahul is a player who comforts his partner by stirring a handy partnership with them and later launches assaults on the opponent bowlers. These two together form one of the most ideal opening pairs for the shorter format of the game.







<h2>2. Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/03/Buttler-Jaiswal_11zon-1024x529.jpg" alt="IPL 2023 RR - Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal" class="wp-image-104308"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IPL 2023 RR - Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal</figcaption></figure>



Rating: 8.5/10



The team marked their prolific run in the last season, the opening stand of the team consists of both highly experienced and young talented players, IPL veteran Jos Buttler and young sprout Y.Jaiswal. Both these players are outstanding performers, especially Buttler who laid a strong foundation for RR throughout the 2022 edition of the IPL, as he is the aggressive partner who is a stylish right-handed batter who often exposes the leg side and is a clean striker known for striking the ball towards the straight boundary and his shorts all around the park. 



On the other hand, Jaiswal is a player who despite his inexperience comforts his partner by stirring a handy partnership with them and later launches assaults on the opponent bowlers. These two together are capable to put a firm opening stand.







<h2>1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway</h2>



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Rating: 9/10



Both the CSK team and its players have had an exquisite legacy in the IPL. They are highly rated due to their excellence and terrific form.



The opening stand of the team consists of highly talented players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway. Both these players proved to be outstanding performers for CSK last season despite their weak run in the tournament, especially Conway the aggressive partner who is a snappy left-handed batter known for using long-leavers. 



On the other hand, Gaikwad is a player who comforts his partner by stirring a handy partnership using both his intent and balance. 



Also Read:- <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wpl-2023-top-5-batters-to-watch-out-for-in-wpl-2023/">WPL 2023: Top 5 Batters to watch out for in WPL 2023</a>

Gaikwad and Conway||MI- Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan||IPL 2023 GT - Shubman Gill and Kane Williamson|IPL 2023 PBKS - Jonny Bairstow and Shikhar Dhawan|IPL 2023 RCB - Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis|IPL 2023 DC - Prithvi Shaw and David Warner|IPL 203 LSG - KL Rahul and Quinton De Kock|IPL 2023 RR - Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal|IPL 2023 SRH: Mayank Agarwal and Abhishek Sharma|Venkatesh Iyer and Rahmanullah Gurbaz

IPL 2023: Ranking All IPL 10 Teams Based on Their Potential Opening Partnership

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India skipper Rohit Sharma has been under a lot of scanner for his poor form with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The captain hasn't been at his best and has bagged a series of low scores in Test cricket of late. 
Rohit Sharma, who failed in the entire home season, is having the worst possible time in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The opening batter missed the first match of the series and, after that, sacrificed his opening position for KL Rahul, who has a position of his own.
Rohit Sharma, in the four innings that he has played in the ongoing series against Australia, has been at his worst. He hasn't looked confident at all as his feet look stuck at the ground. This has seen him getting out on low scores and coping with a lot of criticism. 
Rohit Sharma has been under the pump, and it's fair to say that the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be career-defining for him. It could be a make-or-break series for him, and it won't be a surprise if the captain brings his A-game in the last two games. 
But things don't look great for him either. Rohit Sharma has been putting hard yards in the nets, but in what was a bizarre moment, the captain of India got out to part-timer in the nets. The senior batter was seen batting against Devdutt Padikkal in the nets. 
Rohit Sharma, however, got trapped in lbw by Devdutt Padikkal. The batter tried to play the shot on the back foot but missed the ball and ended up getting hit right in front. From the naked eye, it looked plumb as the captain, too, looked shocked. 
The video of the incident went viral on the internet with many criticising Rohit Sharma for getting out. You can find the video below: 
Rohit Sharma has struggled immensely with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The skipper has managed just 19 runs in the 4 innings that he has played. He would be keen to turn things around and silence all his critics with the bat.
<h2>Watch: Devdutt Padikkal removes Rohit Sharma in nets</h2>
READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/australia-s-another-below-the-belt-tactic-indians-given-dead-and-flat-pitch-with-no-bounce-to-practice-ahead-of-mcg-test/">Australia's another below-the-belt tactic? Indians given dead and flat pitch with no bounce to practice ahead of MCG test</a>

India skipper Rohit Sharma has been under a lot of scanner for his poor form with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Watch: Rohit Sharma gets out to Devdutt Padikkal in nets as his woeful form continues

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India fast bowler Akash Deep talked about the plans the team has made to stop the Australia batter Travis Head in the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He revealed that they will be using the short ball ploy against the batter early in his innings. 
Australia batter Travis Head has been the biggest nightmare of the Indian team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The left-hander has troubled the Rohit Sharma-led side a lot in the series and the bowlers so far seem to have no answers to the carnage by him. 
Travis Head is the leading run-getter in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and this surely reveals the kind of impact that he has made. The batter has batted with sheer dominance and has hardly put a foot wrong in the series, which has seen three games being played so far. 
Travis Head slammed a solid half-century in the Perth Test and followed it up with a dominating ton in the pink-ball Test. If this was not enough, the batter hit another brutal ton in the Gabba game and took the game away from India. 
<h2>We’ll target specific areas and hope to force him into mistakes - Akash Deep on Travis Head </h2>
With Indian bowlers struggling against Travis Head, Akash Deep leaked the plan of the Indian team to bowl against the batter. He said that they will be sticking to the same deliveries and maintaining discipline in their bowling. 
He pointed out that the batter struggles to get going against short balls and they will try to execute that and won't let the batter settle at all. While speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"As fast bowlers, we will stick to the same deliveries and maintain discipline in our bowling. We will bowl from both over and around the wicket, assess the pitch and conditions, and plan accordingly. 
"I think Travis Head, in particular, struggles against short balls. We won’t let him settle at the crease. We’ll target specific areas and hope to force him into mistakes, which will create chances for us." 
Overall in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, Travis Head has scored 409 runs at an average of 81.80, with two centuries and an 89-run knock. He would be keen to carry on and help Australia win the last two games of the series.
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India fast bowler Akash Deep talked about the plans the team has made to stop the Australia batter Travis Head in the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

Akash Deep leaks India's plan against Travis Head for the MCG Test

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England and the Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced the 15-member strong squad for the  T20I series against India. The two teams will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series ahead of the three-match ODI series. 
The England team will be playing under the leadership of Jos Buttler. The team has a good combination of young players as well as experienced players. With India playing the aggressive brand of cricket, it promises to be an exciting series between the teams as they look to build for the T20 World Cup 2026. 
Skipper Buttler, along with Phil Salt, are the two openers in the tea,m, while there are plenty of all-rounders in the team as well. The likes of Jacob Bethel, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton and others will be forming a strong squad for the five T20Is against India. 
The England team will be leaving for India on 17th January and the first T20I between the teams is all set to take place from 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and Mumbai will be hosting the next four games respectively. 
This will also mark the first series for Brendon McCullum as the head coach of England in the white-ball format. He will be hoping to emulate the red-ball form in e-ball cricket as well and help the team win the series against the Suryakumar Yadav-led side. 
<h2>England squad for the T20I series against India </h2>
Here's England's squad for the T20I series against India 
Jos Buttler (Lancashire) (Captain) Rehan Ahmed (Leicestershire) Jofra Archer (Sussex) Gus Atkinson (Surrey) Jacob Bethell (Warwickshire) Harry Brook (Yorkshire) Brydon Carse (Durham) Ben Duckett (Nottinghamshire) Jamie Overton (Surrey) Jamie Smith (Surrey) Liam Livingstone (Lancashire) Adil Rashid (Yorkshire) Saqib Mahmood (Lancashire) Phil Salt (Lancashire) Mark Wood (Durham) 
Schedule of the India vs England T20I series 
1st IT20: India v England, Wednesday 22 January, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
2nd IT20: India v England, Saturday 25 January, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
3rd IT20: India v England, Tuesday 28 January, Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot
4th IT20: India v England, Friday 31 January, MCA Stadium, Pune
5th IT20: India v England, Sunday 2 February, Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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The England team will be playing under the leadership of Jos Buttler

England announces squad for the T20I series against India

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India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has issued a massive warning to the Australia team ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He said that they need to win one game out of the two remaining and they will retain the trophy. 
The Test series between India and Australia is levelled at 1-1. Both the teams displayed magnificent performances in the first three games, and the focus moves towards the fourth Test, which will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) from 26th December, which will be a Boxing Day match. 
While it was India who registered a massive 295-run win in Perth, Australia fought back and won the next game in Adelaide by 10 wickets. The Gabba Test ended in a draw, and now the stage is all set for the most important match of the series, which will be a virtual series decider. 
India hasn't lost a Boxing Day Test against Australia in the last 12 years, and it will be a massive opportunity for the team to win. If they manage to win the match, they will retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and also will inch one step closer to the final of the ICC World Test Championship final, which will be played next year. 
<h2>Even if we win one match out of the next two, we will retain the series - Ravindra Jadeja </h2>
Ravindra Jadeja, who attended the short press conference, admitted that they are in a good position. But he also was quick to quip that if they win even one game, they will retain the series. He is confident that they will complete a hat-trick of wins in Australia. Speaking to reporters, he explained:
"We are in a good position, after three matches, it's still 1-1. It is going to be interesting. Even if we win one match out of the next two, we will retain the series because we have won the last two times here. 
"It's a good opportunity to push ourselves and do well in Melbourne. Yes, we will worry about the last match later, the focus now is on the Boxing Day Test. It's a crucial game for us." 
Ravindra Jadeja will be extremely important for India going into the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The all-rounder played a vital role for India in the last match, where he made a comeback and played a magnificent innings of 77 runs with the bat.
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India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has issued a massive warning to the Australia team ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Ravindra Jadeja issues warning to Australia ahead of MCG Test with "we will retain the series" statement

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India skipper Rohit Sharma has been putting hard yards in the nets ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the two teams will get underway on 26th December at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 
Rohit Sharma has struggled immensely with the bat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The skipper has managed just 19 runs in the 4 innings that he has played, and this has seen him facing a lot of criticism for his poor returns with the bat in an important series. 
Rohit Sharma, who missed the first Test, has been batting in the middle order in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier batter has allowed KL Rahul to take the role at the top, but moving down the order hasn't done anything great to him either, as he has looked clueless while batting at No.6. 
With pressure mounting on him, Rohit Sharma is making sure that he gives his best and prepares himself fully for the Melbourne game. As per the reports in RevSportz, it is learned that the Indian captain is putting hard yards in the nets and has left no stone unturned ahead of the MCG Test. 
<h2>Rohit Sharma displayed precise footwork and moved his feet well in nets </h2>
The reports claimed that Rohit Sharma batted for 1 hour 20 minutes. The captain displayed precise footwork and moved well. He wasn't going for every ball and trusted his defence. The most important thing was he was looking hungry to bat. 
The upcoming fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 will be extremely important for the Indian team. Witn series being levelled at 1-1, it will be a massive opportunity for Rohit Sharma and his men to take a lead and retain the Trophy and also put one step closer to the ICC World Test Championship final. 
The focus will be on Rohit Sharma as he will be looking to silence all these critics and play a big innings with the bat. If India has to fancy their chances of winning, they would want the skipper to step up and take the team to win in the next game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.
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India skipper Rohit Sharma has been putting hard yards in the nets ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Amid criticism, Rohit Sharma bats for 1 hour 20 minutes in the nets, Check full details

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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been accused of deliberately fighting with the Australian media ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The Australian media targeted the left-hander for not answering questions in English. 
This came after Ravindra Jadeja attended the press conference ahead of the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The all-rounder couldn't attend to the reporters for a long as they had to catch the team bus, which was heading towards the ground for a practice session. 
The Australian media claimed that Ravindra Jadeja answered questions in Hindi and didn't reply anything in English. This came even though he knew that there were Australian reporters as well, and yet he didn't say anything in English that didn't go well with the media people there. 
The Australian media also recently fought with Virat Kohli at the Melbourne airport. This was because they clicked the pictures of his family without his consent, and it didn't go well with Batter, who lashed out at the media, telling them they couldn't film him without his family. 
With the fresh controversy over Ravindra Jadeja, Indian media also has hit out at the Australian media. The reports in RevSportz claimed that it wasn't mandatory to reply to questions in English and added that the all-rounder still managed a 9-minute press conference despite the team bus waiting for him. 
<h2>Ravindra Jadeja will be extremely important for India going into the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
Ravindra Jadeja will be extremely important for India going into the last two games of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The all-rounder played a vital role for India in the last match, where he made a comeback and played a magnificent innings of 77 runs with the bat. 
His innings came at a crucial time when India lost early wickets and was under massive pressure. Jadeja's knock helped India avoid the follow-on and draw the match. The series between the two teams is now levelled at 1-1 and the next game will be played in Melbourne on 26th December.
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Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been accused of deliberately fighting with the Australian media ahead of the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Tensions in Indian camp; Ravindra Jadeja accused of...

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The all-important title-deciding contest, the final of the 2024 U-19 Women's Asia Cup is set to be played between Asian rivals India U-19 and Bangladesh U-19. This highly exciting encounter is going to be played on Sunday, 22nd of December, 2024 in the city of Kuala Lampur. 
The Indian Cricket Team booked their spot in the final by defeating Sri Lanka in the Super 4 stage of the tournament while Bangladesh on other hand secured a comfortable victory over Nepal to face the Girls in Blue in the final. This forthcoming contest can be watched for free by the Indian fans and in this article, we will be taking a look at the live-streaming details of the contest.
Both the teams had played their last Super 4 matches on Friday of this week. The Indians registered a four wicket victory over the Sri Lankans and slow-left-arm-orthodox-spinner Aayushi Shukla played a crucial role in her team's victory as she ended the game with figures of 4-10. 
The U-19 Bangladeshi Women's Team on the other hand defeated Nepal by a margin of nine wickets in their final Super 4 contest. However, playing in the final won't be easy for the Sumaiya Akter-led team as the Indians had earlier thrashed them by a margin of eight wickets in their previous meeting in the Super four stage.
<h2>Women's U-19 Asia Cup Final: When and Where to watch the Summit clash between India and Bangladesh for free? </h2>
The all-important Final of the 2024 U-19 Women's Asia Cup between India U-19 and Bangladesh U-19 will held tomorrow on Sunday. The match will start at 7:00 AM IST (Indian Standard Time). Fans will get the opportunity to watch this contest for free as the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will be streaming it on their official YouTube Channel. The Super 4 stage matches were also broadcasted for free on the same YouTube channel.
<h2>Team India were the table toppers in the Super 4 phase of the tournament</h2>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th title="Position" style="width: 3.59116%;">#</th>
<th title="Team Name" style="width: 49.4475%;">Team</th>
<th title="Matches Played" style="width: 3.8674%;">M</th>
<th title="Wins" style="width: 4.14365%;">W</th>
<th title="Lose" style="width: 3.1768%;">L</th>
<th title="Tied" style="width: 8.28729%;">Tied</th>
<th title="No Result" style="width: 7.32044%;">N/R</th>
<th title="Points" style="width: 8.01105%;">PTS</th>
<th title="Net Run Rate" style="width: 12.1547%;">Net RR</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 3.59116%;">Q</td>
<td style="width: 49.4475%;">India Women Under-19</td>
<td style="width: 3.8674%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 4.14365%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 3.1768%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.28729%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.32044%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.01105%;">7</td>
<td style="width: 12.1547%;">+3.266</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 3.59116%;">Q</td>
<td style="width: 49.4475%;">Bangladesh Women Under-19</td>
<td style="width: 3.8674%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 4.14365%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 3.1768%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.28729%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.32044%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.01105%;">6</td>
<td style="width: 12.1547%;">+1.749</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 3.59116%;">3</td>
<td style="width: 49.4475%;">Nepal Women Under-19</td>
<td style="width: 3.8674%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 4.14365%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 3.1768%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.28729%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.32044%;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.01105%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 12.1547%;">-0.130</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 3.59116%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 49.4475%;">Sri Lanka Women Under-19</td>
<td style="width: 3.8674%;">4</td>
<td style="width: 4.14365%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 3.1768%;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.28729%;">0</td>
<td style="width: 7.32044%;">1</td>
<td style="width: 8.01105%;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: center; width: 12.1547%;">+0.593</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Team India, under the captaincy of Niki Prasad were the table toppers in the Super 4 phase of Women's U-19 Asia Cup. They played four matches and out of these four games, they registered victories in three while match ended in a no-result situation. They topped the table with seven points next to their name. 
The Bangladeshi U-19 Women's Team had occupied the 2nd position in the overall standings. They participated in four games and secured wins in three contests. As we had told you earlier, the Bangladeshi team had lost their Super 4 match versus India and that's the reason why they were sitting at the 2nd position in the Points Table with six points next to their name. 

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The Under 19 teams of India and Bangladesh will be fighting it out against each other in the final to get their hands on the Asia Cup trophy

2024 Women's U19 Asia Cup Final: Asian Rivals India and Bangladesh will be locking horns versus each other in the all-important Final of the U-19 Women's  Asia Cup. This match will be played on Sunday, 22nd of December and fans will get the opportunity to watch this match for free.

Women's U-19 Asia Cup Final: Title-Deciding clash between India and Bangladesh, when and where to watch for free

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India had a hard-fought draw at the Gabba in Brisbane, which has helped them to enter the fourth test with the series poised at 1-1. The fourth test between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which will start on December 26. It will be the Boxing Day Test, which is the showpiece of this summer.
This game is very important for both teams because whoever wins this can't lose the series. If India wins this game, they will retain their Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and their chances to qualify for the World Test Championship final will increase. 
India will be confident heading into this game as they have won the last two tests played at the MCG against Australia. But this could be different as India are struggling with the form. So, can they get over the line in the Boxing Day test? Here we will check about this unique test and India's record in it.
<h2>IND vs AUS: What is Boxing Day Test match? </h2>
The Boxing Day test is always a showcase of any test series that is being played between December and January. It is referred to as a test match that starts after Christmas (December 25). It is generally conducted mainly in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The Test match earned its name since it is usual in churches to open boxes of gifts after Christmas Eve.
<h2>IND vs AUS: India's overall record in the Boxing Day Test Match?</h2>
India played their first-ever Boxing Day test against Australia back in 1985. That ended in a draw. Overall, India have played nine Boxing Day test matches so far in Australia. Australia have been pretty successful and have won five matches overall. India have secured two wins while two games have ended in a draw. Below you can see India's record in the Boxing Day Test overall, which includes matches at home against all opposition.
<ul>
<li>1967: Australia beat India by 146 runs in Adelaide.</li>
<li>1979: India vs. Pakistan in Kanpur ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1981: India vs. England in Delhi ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1983: India vs. West Indies in Chennai ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1987: India vs. West Indies in Kolkata ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1985: India vs. Australia in Melbourne ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1991: Australia beat India in Melbourne by 8 wickets.</li>
<li>1992 South Africa beat India by 9 wickets in Gqeberha.</li>
<li>1996: South Africa beat India in Durban by 328 runs.</li>
<li>1998: New Zealand beat India in Wellington by 4 wickets. </li>
<li>1999: Australia beat India in Melbourne by 180 runs.</li>
<li>2003 Australia beat India in Melbourne by 9 wickets.</li>
<li>2006: South Africa beat India in Durban by 174 runs.</li>
<li>2007 Australia beat India in Melbourne by 337 runs.</li>
<li>2010: India beat South Africa in Durban by 87 runs.</li>
<li>2011: Australia beat India in Melbourne by 122 runs.</li>
<li>2013: South Africa beat India in Durban by 10 wickets.</li>
<li>2014: India vs. Australia in Melbourne ended in a draw.</li>
<li>2018: India beat Australia in Melbourne by 137 runs.</li>
<li>2020: India beat Australia in Melbourne by 8 wickets.</li>
<li>2021: India beat South Africa in Centurion by 113 runs.</li>
<li>2023 South Africa beat India in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs.</li>
</ul>
India have won the last two tests at MCG, and they will look to make a hat trick of it. Ravichandran Ashwin made a shocking retirement after the third test, and India have not announced his replacement in the squad for the final two games yet.
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India and Australia will lock horns in the Boxing Day Test match on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The series is tied at 1-1.

What is Boxing Day Test? Check out India's overall record in Boxing Day Test Matches

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In what has been the latest development as per the former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif, India vs Pakistan series might be around the corner. His comments came following the ICC announcement that India and Pakistan won't be travelling to each other's country till 2027. 
Rashid Latif claimed that both the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) are set to organize the tournament that will benefit both the BCCI as well as PCB. This is because ICC, BCCI, PCB and ACB are all set to face financial loss after the recent decision made on the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
However, to compensate for that, a new formula has come into the mind and has got serious consideration. According to this, India and Pakistan will be playing each other at neutral venues. But it won't be only the two arch-rivals playing in the series. 
The reports added that it will be a tri-series type tournament that will involve India, Pakistan, who will be getting the majority of its income shared, and one more high-ranking team. This will also help broadcasters recover from the loss that they will be facing from India and Pakistan not visiting each other's country. 
This comes as massive news for the fans as both India and Pakistan last played each other in the bilateral series in 2012. After that, the two teams have been playing against each other only in the ICC and ACC events. If this happens, it could be the biggest thing in world cricket. 
<h2>India and Pakistan will be locking horns with each other next in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
India and Pakistan will be locking horns with each other next in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The official schedule of the tournament will be coming soon, and it is expected that two arch-rivals will be playing at the Dubai in the event, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
The last time India and Pakistan played was in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. It saw India winning the game from the jaws of defeat and it remains to be seen what will be the result this time around when they two play each other in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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In what has been the latest development as per the former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif, India vs Pakistan series might be around the corner.

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There is so far no clarity related to Mohammed Shami's participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. However, the fast bowler was recently named in the Bengal squad for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 and was expected to play the opening game of the tournament. 
However, Mohammed Shami has been rested for the Bengal’s Vijay Hazare Trophy opener against Delhi on Saturday in Hyderabad. The development was confirmed by the Cricket Association of Bengal and it sparks rumours about another injury for the fast bowler. 
Mohammed Shami, who has been out of action since the ICC World Cup 2023, recently made a comeback to cricket during the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 and also featured in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024-25. He picked 9 wickets in the T20 tournament and took his team to knockouts. 
It was expected that Mohammed Shami after that Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy would fly out to Australia but the fast bowler didn't go and was asked to play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. But him being rested now raises quite a few eyebrows about his fitness with important games ahead. 
<h2>There have been some complaints about his knee - Mohammed Shami</h2>
The speculations about Mohammed Shami's injury got more intense when Rohit Sharma, after the Gabba Test, mentioned that the fast bowler had some issues with his knee. He had said: 
“I think it’s high time somebody from NCA talks about him, where he is rehabbing… Those guys are the ones who need to come up and give us some kind of update." 
“I understand he’s playing a lot of cricket back home, but there have been some complaints about his knee as well. We won’t take any risks unless we are 200% sure about his fitness." 
It remains to be seen when will Mohammed Shami make his comeback for India. There are fewer chances that he might play in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, and he is now expected to make a comeback in the ODI series against England, followed by the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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There is so far no clarity related to Mohammed Shami's participation in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25