The final match of the three-match series between Pakistan and Afghanistan on 27th March 2023 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium ended with Pakistan clinching a victory by 66 runs. Although Pakistan managed to win the match, Afghanistan had already won the series by 2-1 with their superior performances in the first two matches.



The Winning of this series makes a history for Afghanistan to win the first ever T20I series against Pakistan. Some The Afghani fans Sees this victory as revenge of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2022_Asia_Cup">Asia Cup 2022</a>.



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<h2 id="how-pakistan-managed-to-save-his-status">How Pakistan Managed To save his Status?</h2>



 During their innings, Pakistan scored 178 runs with the loss of 6 wickets. As Saim Ayub and Iftikhar Ahmed being the highest scorers with 49 and 31 runs, respectively. On the other hand, Mujeeb and Fazalhaq Farooqi from Afghanistan were the highest wicket-takers, with two and one wickets, respectively.



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/03/Afghanistan.jpg" alt="Afghanistan makes history in T20I" class="wp-image-105640" width="768" height="460" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">AFG VS PAK T20I MATCH</figcaption></figure>



 Afghanistan's batting response could have been more robust, and they lost their top order early in the innings. Azmatullah Omarzai and Rahmanullah Gurbaz were the highest scorers for Afghanistan, with 21 and 18 runs, respectively. Pakistan's Shadab Khan and Ihsanullah were the highest wicket-takers, with three wickets each.



 Overall, the match showcased some excellent cricketing skills from both teams, with Pakistan's strong performance leading them to victory. However, Afghanistan emerged as the series champions with their impressive display in the previous matches.



<h2 id="afg-vs-pak-3rd-t-20-i-innings-highlight">AFG VS PAK 3rd T20I Innings Highlight:</h2>



<h3 id="first-innings-highlight">First Innings Highlight:</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batting</td><td>Runs(Balls)</td></tr><tr><td>Saim Ayub</td><td>49(40)</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed</td><td>31(25)</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling</td><td>wicket/Runs</td></tr><tr><td>Mujeeb Ur Rahman</td><td>2/28</td></tr><tr><td>Fazalhaq Farooqi</td><td>1/25</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 id="second-innings-highlight">Second Innings Highlight:</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batting</td><td>Runs(Balls)</td></tr><tr><td>Azmatullah omarzai</td><td>21(20)</td></tr><tr><td>Rahmanullah Gurbaz</td><td>18(11)</td></tr><tr><td>Bowling</td><td>wicket/Runs</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan</td><td>3/13</td></tr><tr><td>Ihsanullah</td><td>3/29</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 id="afg-vs-pak-best-performers">AFG VS PAK Best Performers:</h2>



<h3 id="man-of-the-match">Man of the match:</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/03/Shadab-Khan-1024x683.jpg" alt="Shadab Khan" class="wp-image-105639" width="768" height="512" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Shadab Khan</figcaption></figure>



 Shadab Khan was awarded man of the match award for his impressive performance, As he has taken 3 wickets and scored 28 runs in 17 balls.



<h3 id="player-of-the-series">Player of the Series:</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Mohammad-Nabi.jpg" alt="Mohammad Nabi" class="wp-image-105638" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mohammad Nabi</figcaption></figure>



Mohammad Nabi is awarded the Player of the series award for outstanding performance. He took three wickets in T20I Series with an economy of 7.33 And scored 69 runs with an average of 69.00.



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AFG VS PAK: Afghanistan makes history in T20I against Pakistan; See What they did

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-afg-odi-series-2023-schedule-fixtures-squad-venue-date-time-live-streaming-details-pakistan-vs-afghanistan-2023/">PAK vs AFG</a> Dream11 Prediction, Rajapaksa International Stadium Pitch Report | Pakistan vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Dream11 Team: Pakistan and Afghanistan are all set to go head-to-head in a 3-match ODI series starting on 22nd August 2023 and ending on 26th August. Today, on 22nd August, Pakistan vs Afghanistan 1st ODI is scheduled at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium and the match will start at 3:00 PM IST.



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The last time these two teams faced off, Afghanistan pulled off a shock by upsetting their neighbors 2-1 in the T20I series in Sharjah. Although Afghanistan can take something from the outcome, Pakistan actually deployed a second-string team for the short series.



The battle will be much tougher for Afghanistan this time around with players like Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, and Haris Rauf strengthening the roster.



Afghanistan would undoubtedly think they have a good chance of ousting Pakistan considering their recent performance. They recently defeated Bangladesh 2-1 in an ODI series, which was a huge victory considering how few teams have recently been able to defeat Bangladesh at home.



On the other side, in their previous ODI match earlier this year, Pakistan thoroughly dominated New Zealand at home. The Afghans may still be in the game, though, because the batting conditions in Hambantota might not be as favorable as they were in Pakistan.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-afg-match-details">PAK vs AFG Match Details</h2>



Tournament/Series: Pakistan vs Afghanistan in Sri Lanka 2023



Match: PAK vs AFG 1st ODI



Venue: Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota



Date/Day: 22 AUGUST 2023/ Tuesday



Timing: 3:00 PM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-afg-dream-11-prediction-today-match">PAK vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Today Match</h2>



The Dream11 team is prepared by choosing more players from the Stronger SIde team. Pakistan Team is stronger than Afghanistan Team, so consider more players from the Pakistan Team in your Dream11 Team.



Expecting Pakistan would win the first match pick those players who can perform based on their recent form, which will help you to prepare the best playing11 for your Dream11 Team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-afg-top-picks-for-dream-11-team">PAK vs AFG Top Picks for Dream11 team</h2>



Shaheen Shah Afridi, Babar Azam, Najibullah Zadran, and Rashid Khan



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-afghanistan-dream-11-team">Pakistan vs Afghanistan Dream11 Team</h2>



Wicketkeepers:?Mohammad Rizwan, Rahmanullah Gurbaz Batters:?Babar Azam, Fakhar Zaman, Ibrahim Zadran, Najibullah Zadran All-rounders:?Shadab Khan Bowlers:?Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb-ur-Rahman/Noor Ahmed



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot_2023-08-22-10-11-43-270_com.dream11.fantasy.cricket.football.kabaddi.jpg" alt="PAK vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Rajapaksa International Stadium Pitch Report | Pakistan vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Dream11 Team" class="wp-image-118077" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PAK vs AFG Dream11 Team</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-afg-dream-11-prediction-captain-and-vice-captain">PAK vs AFG Dream11 Prediction Captain and Vice-captain</h2>



A- Babar Azam (C) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (VC) B- Babar Azam (C) and Rashid Khan (VC) C- Shaheen Afridi (C) and Fakhar Zaman (VC)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="mahinda-rajapaksa-international-stadium-pitch-report">Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium Pitch Report</h2>



At Humbantota's surface, both bowlers and batters enjoy their time but to be precise, the seam bowlers flourish and overcast conditions are going to step it up. Even though no rain is forecast, it could be a bit cloudy in Hambantota on match day. The last time an ODI was played, Sri Lanka's seamers ran through the Afghanistan lineup so they will be wary of that. The average 1st Inning total is 250.



Despite not being in the same group, Afghanistan and Pakistan are anticipated to cross paths at some point during the Asia Cup. Additionally, they will compete in a crucial World Cup match in Chennai in two months. This three-match series gives both sides a chance to put themselves to the test ahead of those tougher challenges. Furthermore, they have an edge in preparation because this series is scheduled in Sri Lanka, where the Asia Cup will be played.



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PAK vs AFG Dream11 Prediction, Rajapaksa International Stadium Pitch Report | Pakistan vs Afghanistan 1st ODI Dream11 Team

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AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI: All the teams are busy preparing for Asia Cup 2023 and ICC World Cup 2023 starting in November. Before both the important tournaments, the first match of the three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan was played today at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Sri Lanka. In this match, the men in green bowled out Afghanistan for just 59 runs to win the first match of the series by 142 runs. Obviously, with this performance of Pakistan's bowlers, they have surprised all the participating teams.



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After winning the toss and deciding to bat first, Babar Azam and company were bowled out for 201 runs in 47.1 overs. Fazalhaq Farooqui's catch of Fakhar Zaman by Mohammad Nabi on the fourth ball of the first over dealt Pakistan its first blow. In four balls, Fakhar could score two runs. After this, in the second over, Mujeeb ur Rahman got out LBW to captain Babar Azam on duck.



Imam-ul-Haq scored a half-century. He got out after scoring 61 runs in 94 balls with the help of two fours. Other scorers included Iftikhar Ahmed (30 runs), Shadab Khan (39 runs), Usama Mir (2 runs), Shaheen Afridi (2 runs), and Haris Rauf (1 run). Naseem Shah scored 18 runs and remained unbeaten. The maximum three wickets from Afghanistan were taken by Mujeeb ur Rehman. Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi each took two wickets at the same time. Rahmat and Fazalhaq Farooqui each secured one wicket.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



Match - AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI, Afghanistan v Pakistan in Sri Lanka, 2023



Date - August 22, 2023



Day - Tuesday



Time - 3:00 PM



Venue - Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium, Hambantota 



Toss - Pakistan won the toss and opt to bat



Match Result - Pakistan Won by 142 runs



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-all-out-for-59-runs">Afghanistan?all-out for?59?runs</h2>



Afghanistan's team was down to 59 runs while chasing 201 runs. Five batsmen were unable to even open account. Scoring zero, Rashid Khan, Rahtam Shah, Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Ibrahim Zadran went back to the pavilion. Rehmanullah Gurbaz's scored highest 18 runs from his side whisle Ikram Alikhil scored four, Mohammad Nabi scored seven, Azmatullah Omarzai's 16, Abdul Rehman's 2, and Mujeeb ur Rahman scored four runs.



Haris Rauf, a fast bowler, claimed a maximum of five wickets for Pakistan. Shaheen Afridi took two wickets simultaneously. Both Naseem Shah and Shadab Khan claimed a wicket.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-scorecard">Afghanistan Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rahmanullah Gurbaz </td><td>18</td><td>47</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>38.29</td></tr><tr><td>Ibrahim Zadran&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Rahmat Shah&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ikram Alikhil&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>44.44</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nabi&nbsp;</td><td>7</td><td>19</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>36.84</td></tr><tr><td>Azmatullah Omarzai&nbsp;</td><td>16</td><td>12</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr><tr><td>Rashid Khan&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Abdul Rahman&nbsp;</td><td>2</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>15.38</td></tr><tr><td>Mujeeb Ur Rahman&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr><tr><td>Fazalhaq Farooqi&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-1st-odi-playing-11">AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI Playing 11</h2>



Afghanistan Playing 11: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Abdul Rahman, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi



Pakistan Playing 11: Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Agha Salman, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf



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AFG vs PAK, 1st ODI: Before the Asia Cup 2023, Pakistan surprised all the teams by all-out Afghanistan?for?59?runs

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AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI: Afghanistan and Pakistan are all set to battle in a head-to-head ODI encounter at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium on 24th August at 03:00 PM (IST). Healthy competition is expected between the two amid the prediction of a few showers in the middle of the game. This post will walk you through AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of?Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium,?Hambantota.



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Pakistan (PAK) will be hoping to wrap up the series in the second game on August 24 after completely outplaying Afghanistan (AFG) in the first ODI. The bowlers were outstanding in the previous game, particularly Haris Rauf, who recorded a five-for and led his team to a 142-run victory. Shaheen Shah Afridi, a well-known pacer, also had a significant influence, taking two wickets in an over.



Even before the spinners could have an effect on the game on a slow, sluggish Hambantota pitch, they ripped apart Afghanistan's batting, blowing fire with speed and putting life to an otherwise lifeless pitch.



Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, and Haris Rauf, as well as Mohammad Wasim Jr., who was left out of the XI, have all demonstrated their talent before. The stunning nine-wicket haul by Afghanistan's spin trio and the fact that the home team bowled out Pakistan for the first time in ODIs were overshadowed and rendered worthless in a match where the two teams were separated by 142 runs.



There won't be many new difficulties for the batsmen from both teams in the second ODI on Thursday. With only two games remaining until the Asia Cup, Pakistan has their starting lineup set. They would be fully aware that, despite the wide margin of victory, their batsmen struggled against Afghanistan's spinners.



Down below is the AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of?Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium,?Hambantota:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-2nd-odi-weather-forecast">AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather Forecast</h2>



On August 24 (Thursday), the weather is expected to be sunny for the most part of the day with a few showers in the middle of the game, more on the rainy side with strong winds towards the southwest on match time. There are moderate chances of rain in the evening for 20-30 minutes. Temperatures may peek at 31? C during the day and dip to a low of 28? C in the evening. Humidity is expected to hover around 40-50% and winds will be gusting at 30-40kmph speed.



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The weather will be clear right from the morning and a few clouds are expected to hover overhead. The chances of rain are 60% around 06:00 PM and below 10% for the rest of the day. There could be a bit of rain around and hopefully, it won?t have a significant impact but might influence the decision at the toss.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-2nd-odi-pitch-report">AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Pitch Report</h2>



Run-scoring may be exceedingly difficult at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium due to its wide boundary dimensions. Additionally, as the game goes on, the surface becomes a little slow, which makes spinners dominate the game in the middle overs. The fact that nine wickets were lost to spin in the previous game indicates that the surface mostly favors slower bowlers. It will be important to put runs on the board, and anything over 250 should be a manageable total on this track.



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AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of?Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium,?Hambantota | Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2023

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AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI: The second match of the ongoing three-match ODI series between Afghanistan and Pakistan was played at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Stadium in Sri Lanka at the same venue today. The first match of both was also played on this ground where Pakistan stunned everyone by all-out Afghanistan for just 59 runs. Returning to Afghanistan, they showed a good performance in this match, but unfortunately, In a thrilling match, Pakistan won the series by defeating Afghanistan by one wicket. Down below is the full match Highlights.



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Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and decided to bat, the result of which proved to be right for the team. Afghanistan scored 300 runs for five wickets in 50 overs. The 21-year-old Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored a brilliant 151 off 151 balls with the help of three sixes and fourteen fours, while his fellow opener Ibrahim Zadran also scored an inning of 80 runs. There was a partnership of 227 runs for the first wicket between both the openers, which is a record in itself for Afghanistan.



Pakistan also got off to a strong start in their pursuit of the 301-run total. As soon as Pakistan's Powerplay overs began, Fakhar Zaman's 34-ball 30 dealt them their first blow. Imam-ul-Haq and captain Babar Azam shared a 108-run partnership for the second wicket after his dismissal. Babar Azam, the captain, scored a half-century in 66 balls while Imam-ul-Haq scored 91 runs in 105 balls. After these two were dismissed, Pakistan's middle order crumbled, and the Afghanistan team was gradually mounting a comeback in the game. Shadab Khan, however, went on to play a 48 run innings in 35 balls with the help of three fours and a six, which helped Pakistan remain in the match.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="last-over-thriller">Last Over Thriller</h2>



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In the last over of the game, Pakistan needed 11 runs in six balls to win the match. Fazalhaq Farooqi was doing the last over from Afghanistan. Presenting a good bowling performance in this match, he took maximum three wickets but unfortunately was unable to win the team. Naseem Shah played an inning of 10 runs in five balls with the help of two fours, hitting a four on the fifth ball of the inning to give the team the victory.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-scorecard">Afghanistan Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rahmanullah Gurbaz </td><td>151</td><td>151</td><td>14</td><td>3</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ibrahim Zadran&nbsp;</td><td>80</td><td>101</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>79.20</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nabi&nbsp;</td><td>29</td><td>29</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Rashid Khan&nbsp;</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>66.66</td></tr><tr><td>Shahidullah&nbsp;</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)</td><td>15</td><td>11</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>136.36</td></tr><tr><td>Abdul Rahman&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-scorecard">Pakistan Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Fakhar Zaman&nbsp;</td><td>30</td><td>34</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>88.23</td></tr><tr><td>Imam-ul-Haq&nbsp;</td><td>91</td><td>105</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>86.66</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>53</td><td>66</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>80.30</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan </td><td>2</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>28.57</td></tr><tr><td>Agha Salman&nbsp;</td><td>14</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>93.33</td></tr><tr><td>Usama Mir&nbsp;</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed&nbsp;</td><td>17</td><td>24</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>70.83</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan&nbsp;</td><td>48</td><td>35</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>137.14</td></tr><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>80.00</td></tr><tr><td>Naseem Shah&nbsp;</td><td>10</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>200.00</td></tr><tr><td>Haris Rauf&nbsp;</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>300.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="brilliant-knock-by-rahmanullah-gurbaz">Brilliant knock by Rahmanullah Gurbaz</h2>



Rahmanullah Gurbaz, the opening batsman for Afghanistan, reached his century against Pakistan in the second ODI in 122 balls with the help of seven fours and three sixes. Rahmanullah Gurbaz broke Babar Azam's record by scoring his fifth century in the 23rd ODI innings of his career. Rahmanullah Gurbaz has climbed to number two on the list of the five fastest ODI hundreds ever.



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Quinton de Kock of South Africa and Imam-ul-Haq of Pakistan are tied for first place in terms of fastest centuries scored. In 19-19 innings, de Kock and Imam each reached their fifth ODI century. Babar Azam, who completed his five ODI centuries in 25 innings, was surpassed by Rahmanullah Gurbaz.



By working together for a century partnership, Ibrahim Zadran and Rahmanullah Gurbaz accomplished a unique feat for Afghanistan. As soon as he reached his century, however, Gurbaz accomplished a significant feat. He has scored a century in an ODI against Pakistan, making him the first batsman from Afghanistan to do so.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-2nd-odi-playing-11">AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI: Playing 11</h2>



Afghanistan Playing 11- Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Riaz Hassan, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Ikram Alikhil, Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Shahidullah Kamal



Pakistan Playing 11 - Imam-ul-Haq, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Agha Salman, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf



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AFG vs PAK, 2nd ODI: In a thrilling match, Pakistan won the series by defeating Afghanistan by one wicket

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Farooqi Mankad Shadab Khan: It felt like 'd?j??Vu as Naseem Shah's excellent batting skills snatched flesh from Lion's jaw. Pakistan won the last-over thriller by 1 wicket outclassing Afghanistan. Last Over also managed to grab a controversial moment where Farooqi mankad Shadab Khan in the final over of AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI.



Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first. Both Afghan openers held intact and combined together for an over 200 runs opening stand. Wicketkeeper-batsman Gurbaz was solid on the pitch and struck 151 runs with a strike rate of 100. Riding on his ton and a half runs and Ibrahim Zadran's 80, Afghanistan finally managed to put 300 runs on board.



In the chase, Pakistan also got off to a good start with a 50-run opening stand and then a 120-run second-wicket partnership. Pakistan were 176 for 2 wickets down and soon 211 for 6 wickets down. Then came the Player of the Match Shadab Khan. His quick 48 off 35 helped Pakistan needing 11 runs off the last over.



Fazalhaq Farooqi had the ball in his hands in the last over with Naseem Shah on the strike and Shadab Khan on the non-striker's end. Farooqi marked his run-up and ran to the bowling crease and he found Shadab short of his ground. With game awareness at the moment, he ran him out at the non-striker's end.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Watch: Farooqi Mankad Shadab Khan </h2>



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As he started to run up, Farooqi quickly noticed that the Pakistani batsman had already left the crease before he had even delivered the ball, and in an instant of pure awareness, he stopped mid-action to remove the bail.



At a vital point in the game, the Afghan pacer's foresight allowed his side to dismiss the threatening batter. Shadab, on the other hand, walked back to the pavilion shaking his head incredulously, appearing unsatisfied with his dismissal.



Despite Shadab's dismissal, the game had a thrilling finish as Pakistan managed to win by only one wicket against Afghanistan in the last over. Naseem Shah managed to sneak a boundary to the third-man barrier, ensuring Pakistan won the three-game series 2-0. Despite the Afghan bowlers fighting hard, with Farooqi leading the attack and getting three wickets, the Afghan squad failed to win an ODI against Pakistan.



Now, Pakistan and Afghanistan will battle in the third and last ODI of this bilateral series on 26th August. Afghanistan will once again fight hard to snatch the first win against Pakistan whereas Pakistan will look for a clear sweep and perfect series result just before heading into Asia Cup 2023.



READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/asia-cup-2023-pakistan-schedule-match-list-squad-captain-venue-where-to-watch/"> Asia Cup 2023?Pakistan Schedule: Match List, Squad, Captain, Venue, Where to Watch</a>



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Watch: Farooqi Mankad Shadab Khan In Final Over Thriller | AFG vs PAK 2nd ODI

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AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI: Following a narrow 1-wicket win in the 2nd ODI against Afghanistan, Babar Azam-led Pakistan have grabbed the 3-match ODI series 0-2. Now under overcast conditions, Pakistan and Afghanistan are all set to lock horns at R Premadasa Stadium,&nbsp;Colombo in the 3rd ODI on 26 August. This post will lead you through AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of&nbsp;R Premadasa Stadium,&nbsp;Colombo.



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Following a decisive 142-run victory in the series opener at the Mahinda Rajapaksa Cricket Stadium in Hambantota, Pakistan escaped a nightmare on Thursday (August 24) with to Naseem Shah's heroic batting skills in the final over to win by one wicket and secure the series.



The entire series has been dominated by Pakistan. They were brutal in the opening ODI game and skittled Afghanistan for a miserable total of 59. In the last ODI, Afghanistan's opening pair of Gurbaz and Zadran controlled the bulk of the first innings by putting together a record-breaking 227-run partnership to push Afghanistan to a commanding 300. But their bowlers were unable to hold the grip this time around.



Referring to their head-to-head records, Afghanistan is no match for Pakistan. Pakistan came out on top in all five of their encounters against Afghanistan in ODI cricket. In contrast to Afghanistan, who have lost three of their past five ODI games, the Men in Green have only lost one of their last five games overall.



As they did in the last game, Afghanistan will want to put up a strong fight and win the remainder of the series. Both teams will focus their attention on the crucial Asia Cup 2023, which is scheduled to begin on August 30, after the ODI series is over.



Down below is AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of&nbsp;R Premadasa Stadium,&nbsp;Colombo:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afg-vs-pak-3rd-odi-weather-forecast">AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Weather Forecast</h2>



On August 26 (Saturday), the weather is expected to be overcast for the most part of the day, not on the rainy side but on the partially clearer side with light winds towards the southwest on match time. There is minimal chance or no chance of rain in the entire duration of the match. Temperatures may peek at 31? C during the day and dip to a low of 29? C in the evening. Humidity is expected to hover around 60-70% and winds will be gusting at 15-20kmph speed.



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The weather will be overcast right from the morning and might expect a few showers in the morning. The clouds are expected to hover overhead. The chances of rain are 6% around 03:00 PM and will remain below 6% for the rest of the day. Expecting a full 100-over game without any sort of interruption. The overcast conditions won?t have a significant impact but might influence the decision at the toss.



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The surface at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo is good for batting. However, pacers will get some help initially. The side batting first has had the most success in the 140 One Day Internationals played at the venue, with the wickets becoming more difficult to chase as the game proceeds. However, in the most recent games, the team chasing has won two of the previous three.



At this field, batting first results in an average score of 225. But in the past three games played there, the side batting first has achieved scores above 250. Even the teams in chase have twice crossed 250. Over the years, spinners have enjoyed bowling on this pitch the most, but even faster bowlers have taken wickets in recent games.



READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-afg-3rd-odi-dream11-prediction-playing-11-and-pitch-report-for-pakistan-vs-afghanistan-2023-3rd-odi/"> PAK vs AFG, 3rd ODI Dream11 Prediction, Playing 11</a>



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AFG vs PAK 3rd ODI Weather Forecast, Rain Prediction, and Pitch Report of?R Premadasa Stadium,?Colombo | Afghanistan vs Pakistan 2023

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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: In a match that swung like a pendulum, both teams fought tooth and nail in a contest filled with twists and turns. India have defeated England in the 4th T20I by 15 runs and won the 17th T20I series in a row. 
India’s early collapse left them gasping for breath, but a remarkable fightback brought them back into the game, thanks to two key players. England, chasing a challenging target, seemed to be in control until a sudden shift changed the course of the match. With wickets falling in clusters, the momentum shifted again and again. As the final overs approached, it was anyone’s game. 
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Match Summary</h2>
For the first time in the series, Jos Buttler made the right call at the toss and opted to bowl first after winning the flip of the coin. They had two changes - Mahmood for Wood, and Bethell for Smith. Meanwhile, for India, Rinku Singh was fit and available so there were going to be some changes to the squad. Arshdeep came in place of Shami, Rinku came in for Jurel, and Shivam Dube came in for Washington Sundar. 
INDIA Playing11: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy
ENGLAND Playing11: Philip Salt(w), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
<h2>India Innings- 181/9 (20 Overs)</h2>
The Indian innings began on a shaky note, as early wickets put the team under pressure. Sanju Samson, the opener, was dismissed cheaply for just 1 run, followed by Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav, who both fell for ducks in the same over. This was the first time Saqib Mahmood played against India in India and he made the most with three wickets in his first over. The scoreboard showed a fragile 12/3 after just 2 overs, leaving the middle order to rebuild.
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It was a daunting situation, but Abhishek Sharma rose to the occasion, playing a spirited knock. He added 29 runs, providing some stability before falling to Rashid. Despite the early collapse, Sharma’s contribution offered a glimmer of hope.
As wickets continued to fall, it was Rinku Singh who took charge next. His 30 runs came at a steady pace, keeping the innings afloat amid the tumbling wickets. However, with the loss of Rinku, Hardik Pandya stepped in and took charge. His aggressive knock of 53 off 30 balls injected much-needed momentum into the innings.
Pandya, known for his flair, played some brilliant shots, taking on the bowlers with confidence. But as he was dismissed at 166/6, the task of reaching a competitive total seemed daunting again.
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In the final overs, Shivam Dube kept the hopes alive, contributing another vital 53 runs. With his resilience and some decent contributions from the middle order, the Indian team recovered from the early collapse and put forth a competitive total of 182 runs.
The innings ended at 181/9, with the team left to reflect on a few crucial missed opportunities. The loss of wickets in quick succession early on severely hampered their progress, making it difficult to post a bigger total. The standout performances of Pandya and Dube were overshadowed by the fragility at the top, leaving India with a comparatively easier target to defend.
England Innings- 
England Started with Salt and Duckett and they just smashed all Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground in the first powerplay. Ben Duckett just went furious with an over 200 Strike rate in the first 6 overs losing his wicket on the last ball of the powerplay. Before that, he smashed 39 runs off just 18 balls. Phil Salt was equally aggressive, smoking four boundaries in the powerplay but fell against Axar Patel in the very next over after the powerplay.
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Buttler went back soon in the 8th over and India were back in the game in the span of just 10 balls after the powerplay. Livingstone and Brook played out the tough session and the pressure started to build. Harshit Rana, the concussion substitute in for Shivam Dube got Liam Livingstone in the second ball of his first over. 
Harry Brook took the charge and started the counterattack. He took Harshit Rana on for 18 runs in the 14th over but couldn't do it for long as Varun Chakravarthy got him just after the completion of his half-century. England were in all sorts of trouble as Bryden Carse also lost his wicket in the same over. 
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Harshit Rana again struck in his third over and took Bethell out of the game. Soon, Bishnoi got Archer and England were 8 down for 146 runs. They still needed 36 runs off 18 balls. Harshit bowled a tight 19th over and it was all over for England in the last over when Arshdeep Singh got Saqib Mahmood and England were bowled out for 166 runs. The picture was looking pretty clear after the 18th over and Harshit Rana made it obvious that India wins the series.
INDIA won the match by 15 runs

India's stunning recovery from 12/3 to post 181/9 was enough to defend against England, who fell short at 166, losing by 15 runs. Harshit Rana, the debutant rose to the moment and India won a thriller.

India fought back brilliantly after early setbacks, while England's chase crumbled under pressure from spinners, handing India a narrow victory.

INDIA beat ENGLAND by 15 Runs! Debutant Harshit Rana Stars and India Registered 17th T20I Series Win in Row

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WPL 2025: The third season of the Women's Premier League is set to commence on January 15, with five teams ready to compete for the prestigious trophy. Each franchise has assembled a strong squad, and here are the announced squads and captains.
The auction, held on 15 December, was a mini-auction and 19 players got a sign on cheques on their hands from five franchises. Below is the list of full squads and captains of all teams:
<h2>WPL 2025 All Captains and Squads</h2>
<h3>All Teams and Capitains </h3>
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<td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td>
<td>Smriti Mandhana</td>
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<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>Harmanpreet Kaur</td>
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<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>Meg Lanning</td>
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<td>UP Warriorz</td>
<td>Alyssa Healy</td>
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<td>Gujarat Giants</td>
<td>Beth Mooney</td>
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<h2>All Squads of WPL 2025</h2>
<h3>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</h3>
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Smriti Mandhana, Sabbineni Meghana, Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry, Georgia Wareham, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Sobhana, Sophie Devine, Renuka Singh, Sophie Molineux, Ekta Bisht, Kate Cross, Kanika Ahuja, Danni Wyatt (traded), Prema Rawat, Joshitha VJ, Raghvi Bist, Jagravi Pawar
<h3>UP Warriorz</h3>
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Alyssa Healy, Anjali Sarvani, Deepti Sharma, Grace Harris, Kiran Navgire, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shweta Sehrawat, Sophie Ecclestone, Tahlia McGrath, Vrinda Dinesh, Saima Thakor, Poonam Khemnar, Gouher Sultana, Chamari Athapaththu, Uma Chetry, Arushi Goel, Kranti Goud, Alana King
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<h3>Mumbai Indians</h3>
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Amanjot Kaur, Amelia Kerr, Chloe Tryon, Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Jintimani Kalita, Natalie Sciver, Pooja Vastrakar, Saika Ishaque, Yastika Bhatia, Shabnim Ismail, Amandeep Kaur, S. Sajana, Keerthana, Nadine de Klerk, G. Kamalini, Sanskriti Gupta, Akshita Maheshwari
<h3>Delhi Capitals</h3>
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Alice Capsey, Arundhati Reddy, Jemimah Rodrigues, Jess Jonassen, Marizanne Kapp, Meg Lanning, Minnu Mani, Radha Yadav, Shafali Verma, Shikha Pandey, Sneha Deepthi, Taniyaa Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Annabel Sutherland, Nandini Kashyap, N Charani, Sarah Bryce, Niki Prasad
<h3>Gujarat Giants</h3>
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Ashleigh Gardner, Beth Mooney, Dayalan Hemalatha, Harleen Deol, Laura Wolvaardt, Shabnam Shakil, Tanuja Kanwer, Phoebe Litchfield, Meghna Singh, Kashvee Gautam, Priya Mishra, Mannat Kashyap, Bharti Fulmali, Sayali Satghare, Deandra Dottin, Simran Shaikh, Danielle Gibson, Prakashika Naik
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The third season of WPL 2025 begins on January 15, featuring five competitive teams. A mini-auction on December 15 added 19 players. Here are the full squads and captains for all teams.

WPL 2025 kicks off on January 15. Teams finalized squads in a mini-auction, signing 19 players. Check full team lists.

WPL 2025 All Teams Captains and Squads

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Ranji Trophy 2025: The Ranji Trophy matches have grabbed the attention of people all over India, and everyone is extremely excited to watch this tournament. Some of the biggest names in cricket, such as Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav, are participating, and fans are eagerly waiting to see their performances. 
 Virat Kohli has not been in form for quite some time, and this tournament presents him with a golden opportunity to regain his rhythm. He will play his first match against Railways, marking his return to the tournament after 13 years, with his last appearance being in 2012. 
 This will also help all the players get good practice for the upcoming ODI series and the Champions Trophy, where their contributions will be crucial. So, let’s start today’s article and explore all the details related to this event.
<h2 dir="ltr">Virat Kohli’s Batting Order - Ranji Trophy 2025</h2>
Virat Kohli is fully prepared to bat at the No. 4 position in this game. He is playing for the Delhi team, which is being led by captain Ayush Badoni. Badoni has confirmed that Kohli will indeed be batting at No. 4. 
 This match is being played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, and Kohli’s performance here is crucial as it will help him prepare for his upcoming international fixtures and perform well in important matches ahead.
<h2 dir="ltr">Increase Of Audience</h2>
The Ranji Trophy 2025 tournament has generated a lot of hype, as audience interest has significantly increased due to the participation of several top-tier players who are already part of the Indian national team. 
 Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-schedule-team-venue-time-table-pdf-points-table-ranking-winning-predictions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2025 Schedule</a>
As a result, the Mumbai Cricket Association has enhanced security measures and increased seating capacity to accommodate the growing audience. Matches featuring players like Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to attract larger crowds. Similarly, Virat Kohli's matches are likely to witness a massive turnout, with fans coming to support him.
<h2 dir="ltr">Some More Big Names At This Tournament</h2>
All the other players are also fully prepared for the Ranji Trophy 2025. Assam’s Riyan Parag is making a comeback, while Ravindra Jadeja, who took 12 wickets against Delhi in a previous match, is also set to play. 
Additionally, Hyderabad’s Mohammed Siraj is ready to join his squad. The final rounds of the tournament are expected to be highly important and thrilling, as the audience interest has skyrocketed, and fans are eagerly waiting for the performances.

Ranji Trophy 2025: The Ranji Trophy matches have grabbed the attention of people all over India, and everyone is extremely excited to watch this tournament.

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Ranji Trophy 2025 : All Eyes On Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Kuldeep Yadav

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India Cricket Team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be getting the Men's Cricketer of the Year award during the BCCI annual awards. The BCCI Naman Annual Awards are all set to take place in Mumbai on Saturday (1st February). 
Jasprit Bumrah will be receiving the prestigious award because of his exceptional performance with the ball in 2024. He was Player of the Tournament in the T20 World Cup 2024, where he picked up 15 wickets, and also was the leading wicket-taker in Tests with 71 wickets to his name. 
Another holder of the major award will be India Women's cricketer Smriti Mandhana, who will be getting the BCCI's Women's Cricketer of the Year award. The opening batter was at her best with the bat as she mustered over 700 runs in ODIs in 2024 and was the leading run-getter for the team. 
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also will be honouring Ravichandran Ashwin with a special award. The off-spinner recently retired from international cricket and ended his career as one of the best players for the India Cricket Team. 
The best debut of the year award will be going to India batter Sarfaraz Khan for his heroics in his maiden game for India. He played his first match against England in the Test series and slammed a terrific half-century, and following that, he has been a consistent member of the team. Batting great Sachin Tendulkar will be presented with the lifetime achievement award for his contributions. 
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<h2>Full list of award winners at the BCCI annual awards </h2>
Here's the full list of award winners at the BCCI annual awards:
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Jr Domestic) of 2023-24
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Ishwari Awasare
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Maharashtra
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Best Woman Cricketer (Sr Domestic) of 2023-24 (Sr Women One Day) |
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Priya Mishra
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Delhi
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2023-24
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Hemchudeshan Jeganathan
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Tamil Nadu
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Jagmohan Dalmiya Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U16) Vijay Merchant Trophy in 2023-24
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Lakshya Raichan dani
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Uttarakhand
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U 19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023-24
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Vishnu Bhardwaj|
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Madh ya Pradesh
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U19) Cooch Behar Trophy in 2023-24
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Kavya Teotia
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Uttar Pradesh
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M.A Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. CK Nayu du Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Neizekho Rupreo
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Nagaland
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8
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Wicket-Taker In (U23) Col. CK Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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P Vidyuth
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Tamil Nadu
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MA Chidambar am Trophy: Highest Run Getter in U23 Col CK Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Hem Chetri
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Nagaland
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10
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M.A. Chidambaram Trophy: Highest Run Getter In (U23) Col. C K Nayudu Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Aneesh KV
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Karnataka
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Madhavrao Scindia Award Highest wicket-taker in the Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Mohit Jangra
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Mizor am
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Wicket-Taker In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Tanay Thyagarajan
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Hyderabad
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Plate Group
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Agni Chopra
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Mizoram
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Madhavrao Scindia Award: Highest Run Getter In The Ranji Trophy in 2023-24 - Elite Group
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Ricky Bhui
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Andhra Pradesh
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15
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Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder In Domestic Limited-Overs Competitions, 2023-24
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Shashank Singh
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Chhattisgarh
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Lala Amarnath Award for the Best All-Rounder in the Ranji Trophy, 2023-24
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Tanush Kotian
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Mumbai
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Best Umpire In Domestic Cricket in 2023-24
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Akshay Totre
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Best Performance in BCCI Domestic Tournaments of 2023-24
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Mumbai Cricket Association
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Highest Wickets in One Day Internationals - 2023-24 - Women
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Deepti Sharma
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Highest Run Getter in One Day Internationals -202 3-24- Women
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Smriti Mandhana
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21
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Best International Debut-Women
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Asha Sobhana
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22
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Best International Debut - Men
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Sarfaraz Khan
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Best International Cricketer - Women
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Smriti Mandhana
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Polly Umrigar Award Best International Cricketer - Men
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Jasprit Bumrah
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BCCI Special Award
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Ravichandran Ashwin
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Col. C. K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award
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Sachin Tendulkar
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Jasprit Bumrah will be receiving the prestigious award because of his exceptional performance with the ball in 2024.

India Cricket Team fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah will be getting the Men's Cricketer of the Year award during the BCCI annual awards.

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Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is having a great time in the ongoing SA20 2025 for the Paarl Royals. The wicketkeeper batter played his best innings in the tournament on Thursday (30th January) against Joburg Super Kings at The Wanderers Stadium, in Johannesburg. 
Dinesh Karthik had a great outing with the bat for his team and helped his team post a fighting total on the board. The keeper-batter slammed a magnificent half-century and entertained the crowd both in South Africa as well as back home in India with his power-hitting. 
The highlight of Dinesh Karthik's innings was the three sixes that he hit on three balls against Wihan Lubbe in Paarl Royals' 13th over. He hit the first six on a free hit as he went down on the knees and hit a slog sweep into the deep mid-wicket stands for a massive six. 
On the next ball, Lubbe bowled a short ball, which Dinesh Karthik made full use of. He pulled the ball over deep square leg for his second consecutive six and put the spinner under pressure. Then on the next ball, the keeper-batter again was on his knees and played a slog sweep, which went over mid-wicket into the crowd. 
You can see the video at the end of the article: 
Dinesh Karthik played a sensational innings of 53 runs off 39 balls. He batted with a strike rate of over 135 and also slammed 4 fours and 3 sixes in his innings. Thanks to his effort with the bat, Paarl Royals posted a fighting total of 150 runs on the board. 
His effort, however, went in vain as Joburg Super Kings chased the target with 7 wickets in hand. Faf du Plessis was the star with the bat for his team as he played an innings of 87 runs off 55 balls. He batted with a strike rate of 158 and slammed 4 fours and 7 sixes to take his team home.
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<h2>Watch: Dinesh Karthik hits a hat-trick of sixes against Wihan Lubbe in the game between Joburg Super Kings and Paarl Royals</h2>

Dinesh Karthik had a great outing with the bat for his team and helped his team post a fighting total on the board.

Former India wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is having a great time in the ongoing SA20 2025 for the Paarl Royals