ICC U19 World Cup Semifinal: In what promises to be an entertaining fixture, three-time Champions Australia U19 and Pakistan U19 are all set to lock horns against each other in the second semi-final match of the U19 ODI World Cup, scheduled to take place on the 8th of February at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. The match is set to commence at 1:30 p.m. IST.



Similar to India, Pakistan has gone undefeated in the current U19 World Cup, winning all three of its group stage matches against Afghanistan, Nepal, and New Zealand. Against Ireland and Bangladesh in the Super Six stage, the Saad Baig-led team prevailed in both encounters.



Bangladesh and Pakistan played a low-scoring thriller, with the Boys in Green defeating the Young Tigers by just five runs. After winning the toss and choosing to field first, Bangladesh's bowling unit led by Rohanat Doullah Borson (4-24) and Parvez Rahman Jibon (4-24) produced an outstanding display of bowling, resulting in the Saad Baig-led team being bowled out for 155 runs. The Young Tigers had to win the match within 38.1 overs in order to gain a net-run rate advantage over Pakistan, which would have allowed Bangladesh to secure a semi-final birth. However, thanks to the tremendous bowling efforts of Naseem Shah?s brother Ubaid Shah (5-44), Ali Raza (3-44) and Mohammed Zeeshan (1-27), the Young Tigers were bundled out for 150 runs, and eventually they lost the match by five runs. The Pakistani?s would be looking to continue their unbeaten run by defeating Australia in the semi-finals.



Australia U19, on the other hand, are on an unbeaten run, and they managed to comfortably defeat the likes of Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in the Group Stage matches. In the Super Six, the Hugh Weibgen-led Aussies defeated archrivals England by 110 runs, and their second Super Six match against the Windies was washed out due to rain.



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Against England, the Aussies managed to put up a score of 266 runs on the board thanks to the captain?s knock of Skipper Hugh Weibgen (120 runs in 126 balls). The rain gods supported the Aussies as the Three Lions were asked to chase down the target of 215 runs in 24 overs, but it proved to be a huge ask for the Britishers as they were bundled out for 104 runs as the trio of Callum Vidler (4-29), Raf Macmillan (3-16), and Tom Straker (2-16) starred with the ball for Australia. The Australian?s would be eager to defeat Pakistan in the semi-finals and qualify for the finals.



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Tournament: Under 19 ICC Cricket World Cup



Match: Australia U19 vs Pakistan U19 Semi-Final 2



Date: February 8, 2024



Day and Time: Tuesday, 1:30 pm IST



Venue: Willowmoore Park, Benoni 



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Willowmoore Park Pitch Report</h3>



The pitch at Benoni?s Willowmoore Park offers a good amount of assistance to the seamers in 50-over cricket. The Fast Bowlers have a really good record with the new ball on Willowmoore Park?s green pitch, so don?t be surprised if you get to see a low-scoring thriller on Thursday. The average first-inning score on this field is 233 runs. The toss-winning captain won?t shy away from the prospect of bowling first.



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One can watch the semi-final between Pakistan U19 and Australia U19 on the Star Sports Network on television, and the match will also be broadcast live on the Disney Plus Hotstar App and Website for free.



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Pakistan: Saad Baig (c), Ali Asfand, Ali Raza, Amir Hassan, Ahmad Hassan, Arfat Minhas, Azan Awais, Haroon Arshad, Khubaib Khalil, Mohammad Zeeshan, Naveed Ahmed Khan, Shahzaib Khan, Shamyl Hussain, Muhammad Riazullah and Ubaid Shah



Australia: Lachlan Aitken, Harkirat Bajwa, Charlie Anderson, Mahli Beardman, Tom Campbell, Harry Dixon, Ryan Hicks, Sam Konstas, Rafael MacMillan, Aidan O?Connor, Harjas Singh, Tom Straker, Callum Vidler, Corey Wasley, and Hugh Weibgen



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ICC U19 World Cup Semifinal: Pakistan U19 vs Australia U19 Match Details, Squad and Live Streaming Details

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ICC Under-19 World Cup 2024 Final: The two best teams of this year's U19 World Cup, India U19 and Australia U19, are all set to take on each other in the final of the 2024 U19 World Cup. The match is scheduled to take place on the 11th of February at Benoni's Willowmoore Park Stadium, and the game will commence at 1:30 p.m. IST.



India, under the leadership of Uday Saharan, has been on a winning streak since the beginning of their group stage games, and they topped their group after securing victories in all three group stage matches against the United States, Bangladesh, and Ireland. In the Super Six, the Boys in Blue easily defeated Nepal and New Zealand and topped Super Six Group 1 with eight points. Uday Sharan's Boys in Blue dominated the game against New Zealand U19, winning by 214 runs. In the next game against Nepal, the Uday Saharan-led team won by 132 runs, effectively defending a target of 297 runs. Then Uday Saharan and company locked horns against the hosts South Africa in Semi-Final 1 of the 2024 U19 World Cup and won the game thanks to the match-winning efforts of in-form batsman Sachin Dhas (96 runs in 95 balls) and skipper Uday Saharan (81 runs in 124 balls).



The Junior Proteas rode on the back of fifties from openers Lhuan Dre-Pretorius (76 runs in 102 balls) and Richard Seletswane (64 runs in 100 balls) to post 244 runs in 50 overs and set a target of 245 runs for the Indians to qualify for their ninth U19 World Cup Final. In reply, the Boys in Blue suffered a top-order collapse as the trio of Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, and Musheer Khan were sent packing to the pavilion inside the first ten overs of India's batting innings. But the deadly duo of Indian skipper Uday Saharan and Sachin Dhas with their outstanding knocks, steadied the Indian ship and helped the Boys in Blue qualify for the final of the U19 World Cup.



Talking about the Australians, they have been undefeated in this edition of the U19 World Cup as well. The Kangaroos managed to win comfortably against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in the group-stage matches, and in the Super Six, Hugh Weibgen and his troops defeated rivals England by a big margin of 110 runs. Their second Super Six game against the Windies ended without any result due to rain, and if rain hadn't interfered with that encounter, the mighty Australians could have gone on to defeat the West Indies, as they were looking in a pretty strong position to secure a victory.



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Against Pakistan, Hugh Weibgen and his boys managed to secure a nail-biting one-wicket win in the second semi-final. Tom Straker (6-24) wrecked havoc with his bowling as the Saad Baig-led team were bundled out for 179 runs in 50 overs. Azan Awais (52 runs in 91 balls) and All-Rounder Arafat Minhas (52 runs in 61 balls) were the top scorers for the Pakistani team. It looked like a walk in the park for the Aussie batters, but the dangerous Pakistani bowling attack troubled them a lot as Ali Raza, with his four wicket haul, almost took the Saad Baig-led team to the Final of the U19 World Cup but Harry Dixon (50 runs in 75 balls), Ollie Peake (49 runs in 75 balls), and the finishing touches applied by Raf Macmillan (19 runs in 29 balls*) helped Australia qualify for the Final.



The 2024 U19 World Cup Final between defending champions India U19 and three-time winners Australia U19 will be nothing short of entertaining, as the arch rivals will battle it out against each other to get their hands on the Youth World Cup Trophy. The seniors took on each other in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, where Pat Cummins led his side to a record sixth World Cup title, and it remains to be seen whether Hugh Weibgen will follow in the footsteps of the seniors or not.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-u-19-world-cup-2024-semifinalist-teams">ICC U19 World Cup 2024 Finalists</h3>



India U19 and Australia U19 



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<li>Tournament:&nbsp;Under 19 ICC&nbsp;<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket/">Cricket</a>&nbsp;World Cup</li>



<li>Match:&nbsp;India U19 vs Australia U19, Final </li>



<li>Date:&nbsp;February 11, 2024</li>



<li>Day and Time:&nbsp;Sunday, 1:30 pm IST</li>



<li>Venue:&nbsp;Willowmoore Park, Benoni </li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">India U19 vs Australia U19: Live Streaming and Broadcast Details</h3>



The final of the 2024 U19 World Cup will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network on television. Fans can also enjoy watching the match on the Disney+ Hotstar application and website. 



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India U19: Uday Saharan (C), Arshin Kulkarni, Rudra Mayur Patel, Adarsh Singh, Priyanshu Moliya, Sachin Dhas, Musheer Khan, Saumy Kumar Pandey, Aravelly Avanish Rao (WK), Innesh Mahajan, Murugan Abhishek, Aaradhya Shukla, Dhanush Gowda, Naman Tiwar, and Raj Limbani.



Australia U19: Lachlan Aitken, Charlie Anderson, Harkirat Bajwa, Mahli Beardman, Tom Campbell, Harry Dixon, Ryan Hicks, Sam Konstas, Rafael MacMillan, Aidan O?Connor, Harjas Singh, Tom Straker, Corey Wasley, Callum Vidler, and Hugh Weibgen.



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ICC Under 19 World Cup 2024 Final: India U19 vs Australia U19 Match Details, Full Squad and Live Streaming Details

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IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final: The most successful team in the history of the Under-19 World Cup, India U19, is all set to compete against three-time U19 World Cup winners Australia U19 in the final of the 2024 U19 World Cup.? The match is scheduled to take place on February 11 at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. The match between the two cricketing giants will commence at 1:30 p.m. IST. This article will provide Australia's Strongest Playing 11 for the final against India



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India U19, under the captaincy of skipper Uday Saharan, has been on a winning streak since the commencement of their group stage games and have emerged victorious in all three games against Ireland, Bangladesh, and the USA, which allowed them to top their respective group stage groups. The Uday Saharan-led team easily defeated New Zealand and their Asian neighbors, Nepal, as they managed to top Group 1 of the Super Six with eight points. Against the Kiwi?s, the Indians were in outstanding form as they emerged victorious by a margin of 214 runs.



The Boys in Blue defeated Nepal by 132 runs in their final Super Six match, as they managed to successfully defend a target of 293 runs. Then the Indians squared off against the hosts of this year?s U19 World Cup, South Africa, and they successfully defeated the Junior Proteas, riding on the outstanding batting efforts of in-form player Sachin Dhas (96 runs in 95 balls) and Captain Uday Saharan (81 runs in 124 balls). India would be looking to defeat Australia in the final and win their sixth successful U19 World Cup title



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Like India, Australia has been unbeaten in this edition of the Under-19 World Cup as well. The Kangaroos comfortably defeated Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, and Namibia in the group stage matches. In the Super Six, captain Hugh Weibgen and his team beat rival England by a massive 110 runs. Their second Super Six match against the West Indies was abandoned due to rain. Had the Rain Gods not intervened, the Boys in Yellow likely would have defeated the West Indies, as they were in a strong position to win.?



Against Pakistan, Weibgen and his players secured a nail-biting one-wicket victory in the second semi-final. Tom Straker's bowling (6-24) wreaked havoc as Saad Baig's team was bowled out for 179 runs in 50 overs. Azan Awais (52 runs in 91 balls) and all-rounder Arafat Minhas (52 runs in 61 balls) were the top scorers for Pakistan. The target of 179 runs looked pretty easy for the Australian batters, but Pakistan's dangerous bowling attack troubled them greatly. Ali Raza, with his four-wicket haul, almost took Pakistan to the final against India, but Harry Dixon (50 runs in 75 balls), Ollie Peake (49 runs in 75 balls), and a rescuing cameo by Raf Macmillan (19 runs in 29 balls*) helped Australia qualify.?



The 2024 Under-19 World Cup Final between defending champions India and three-time winners Australia will be thrilling as the arch rivals battle for the Youth World Cup trophy. The seniors faced off in the 2023 ODI World Cup final, where Pat Cummins led Australia to a record sixth title. It remains to be seen whether Weibgen will follow in the seniors' footsteps or not.



Talking about the playing 11 of the Kangaroos, Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, and Skipper Hugh Weibgen will form the top order of the Boys in Yellow. Dixon and Konstas will open the inning against India in the final. Harry Dixon (50 runs in 75 balls) scored a really good half century versus Pakistan in the second semi-final, and he would be looking to punish the Indian bowling unit with his good form. Sam Konstas, on the other hand, scored a brilliant century against the Windies, but he wasn?t able to do much with the bat against Pakistan in the semi-final, so he would be looking to contribute with the bat in fine fashion against India and help his team tackle the Indian bowlers.



Captain Hugh Weibgen will bat at number three in the final of the 2024 U19 World Cup. He scored a fine hundred against England, but he failed to contribute with the bat in the games against the West Indies and Pakistan. Hugh would like to score big runs against India in the final and lead his side to their fourth U19 World Cup title.



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The middle order will consist of Harjas Singh, wicketkeeper Ryan Hicks, and Oliver Peake. Harjas and Ryan got dismissed early in the semi-final versus Pakistan, so they would be hoping to play important roles with the bat against the Boys in Blue. Oliver Peake played a brilliant knock of 49 runs against Pakistan, and he would like to continue with his good form against India in the final as well.



Raf Macmillan, Tom Campbell, Tom Straker, Mahli Beardman, and Callum Vidler will form the lower order of the Aussies. Straker (12 wickets) and Vidler (12 wickets) are the fifth and sixth highest wicket takers in the 2024 Under-19 World Cup, and they will be the main threat for the Indian U19 batters. Beardman will play the role of the third fast bowler, while Raf Macmillan and Tom Campbell will play the roles of the spinners in the final against India.



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Hugh Weibgen (C), Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Harjas Singh, Ryan Hicks (WK), Oliver Peake, Raf Macmillan, Tom Campbell, Mahli Beardman, Tom Straker, and Callum Vidler.



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IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final: Australia's Strongest Playing 11 for the final against India | U19 World Cup Final

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IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final Live: Two undefeated sides in the U19 World Cup 2024 India U19 and Australia U19 are in the Final of the tournament riding over thrilling semifinal games. The stage is all set for the India U19 vs Australia U19 final to be played on 11 February and this post answers where to watch IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final for free and more details.



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Three-time champions Australia U19 will aim to grab the fourth title on Sunday at Willowmoore Park in Benoni. Australia have won the U19 titles in 1988 defeating Pakistan in the final, in 2002 defeating Pakistan, and in 2010 defeating Pakistan. They will play their 6th final this time in the U19 division. They have lost two finals in the history of the U19 World Cup and both times, they lost to India.



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Australia U19 will be again facing their arch-rivals India U19. The Five-time champion India U19 are geared up for their sixth title. This would be the 8th time when India U19 are playing the final of the U19 event. India U19 have never lost to Australia in the U19 World Cup Knockout stages.



India's path to the final has been dominant. They started their campaign with a comfortable 84-run win against Bangladesh, followed by back-to-back massive 200+ runs victories over Ireland, the USA, and New Zealand. They defeated Nepal U19 in the last match of the Super Six stage by 132 runs.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/02/ind-final-1.jpg" alt="India U19 Into The FINAL of ICC U19 World Cup 2024; Became First Team to Qualify" class="wp-image-126315" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">India U19 Into The FINAL (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Australia has made a similarly remarkable journey. They defeated Namibia by four wickets in the first game, then easily defeated Zimbabwe by 225 runs in the second. They defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets to extend their winning run. They won over England and the West Indies to get to the semi-finals.



They both had thrilling semifinals. India U19 defeated the home team South Africa U19 by 2 wickets. Australia U19 defeated Pakistan U19 in a nail-biting match by 1 wickets.



Down below are answers to where to watch the IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final for free and more details:



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~When will the IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final match be played? IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final match will be played on Sunday, 11 February 2024.



~What is the timing of the India U19 vs Australia U19 Final match? The IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final will begin at 01:30 PM IST on Sunday and the toss will be at 1:00 PM.



~Venue of the Final match between India U19 and Australia U19? The Final of the U19 World Cup between India and Australia will be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni.



~Where can to watch the IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final on TV in India? India U19 vs Australia U19 will be telecasted live on Star Sports Network TV channels. You can catch the live action in the Disney+ Hotstar App. Fans can watch the live IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final of ICC U19 World Cup 2024 on the Disney+ Hotstar App for free in Mobile. For other devices like laptops and IOS, users will have to purchase the subscription. 



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INDIA U19 Squad: Adarsh Singh, Arshin Kulkarni, Musheer Khan, Uday Saharan(c), Priyanshu Moliya, Sachin Dhas, Aravelly Avanish(w), Murugan Abhishek, Raj Limbani, Naman Tiwari, Saumy Pandey, Aaradhya Shukla, Ansh Gosai, Dhanush Gowda, Rudra Patel, Prem Devkar, Mohamed Amaan, Innesh Mahajan



Australia U19 Squad: Harry Dixon, Sam Konstas, Hugh Weibgen(c), Harjas Singh, Ryan Hicks(w), Oliver Peake, Tom Campbell, Raf MacMilllan, Tom Straker, Mahli Beardman, Callum Vidler, Lachlan Aitken, Charlie Anderson, Harkirat Bajwa, Corey Wasley, Aidan O Connor.



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Where To Watch IND U19 vs AUS U19 Final For Free? ICC U19 World Cup Final Full Details

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IND vs AUS: At the end of Day 4, when the Aussies seemed to be struggling with 9 wickets down, Australian no. 10 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Lyon">Nathan Lyon</a> and no. 11 Scott Boland put on invaluable 50 runs for the final wicket of the inning. 
 
The Aussies posted a decent 228/9 at the end of Day 4, as they have extended their lead to 333 with some splendid innings scored from Labuschagne, skipper Cummins, and Lyon. India would have to chase a minimum of 334 runs even if Australia declared or failed to score any further runs on the final day of the Boxing Day test. 
 
The Melbourne Cricket Ground, or the MCG, is one of the most widely renowned venues in world cricket, as it has witnessed years of enriched cricket history and several iconic run chases in Test cricket. 
 
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Lyon and Boland help Aussie extend the lead to 333 on Day 4 (Image Credit: X)
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<h2 dir="ltr">Highest successful run chases at the MCG in tests:</h2>
 
1. England chased 332 against Australia in 1928.
2. England chased 298 against Australia in 1895.
3. South Africa chased 297 against Australia in 1953.
 
If India can chase down the new set target at the MCG, this will be the highest-ever run chase ever recorded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 
 
Jasprit Bumrah bowled the second over, the final over of Day 4, when he almost dismissed Lyon for 35 as a sharp outswinger took the Aussie no. 10’s outside edge. Indian slip fielder KL Rahul grabbed a stunner as he trapped the ball within his legs; however, all his efforts were in vain as the umpire signalled no ball, and Lyon was ruled not out. 
 
Anyway, India remains the only team from the subcontinent that has ever won a test match while chasing a target at the MCG. 

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Top 3 highest targets chased at MCG (Image Credit: X)

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, or the MCG, is one of the most widely renowned venues in world cricket, as it has witnessed years of enriched cricket history and several iconic run chases in Test cricket. If India can chase down the new set target at the MCG, this will be the highest-ever run chase ever recorded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

IND vs AUS: If India can chase down the new set target at the MCG, this will be the highest-ever run chase ever recorded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

IND vs AUS: Top three highest targets chased at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests

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Team India have had many ups and downs in cricket. They are one of the powerhouses across all three formats. Especially in Test cricket, India is among the top teams in history, having various records under their belts.
Notably, there are only four teams that have recorded a run chase of over 400 runs in test cricket, and the Indian team are among those nations. It is never easy to chase in the fourth innings of a test because conditions are against the batting side. But India have had some great chases in the last. Here we will talk about India's top five run chases in Test cricket.
<h2>Top Five Run-chases in Test Cricket by Team India</h2>
5. 264/3 vs Sri Lanka, 2001
India's fifth highest chase came against Sri Lanka in Kandy in August 2001. India had a target of 264 to win. But it was a great effort from the Indian top order. Rahul Dravid (75) and captain Sourav Ganguly (98*) played match-winning innings against the likes of Chaminda Vaas, Dilahara Fernando, and Muralidaran. India made 264/3 and won the game in 78.4 overs.
4. 276/5 vs West Indies, 2011
The fourth highest chase for India came against West Indies in Delhi in 2011. India had a score of 275 to chase in the fourth innings. They have a great start from Virender Sehwag (55 off 54). Gautam Gambhir (22) and Rahul Dravid (31) contributed well. After that, Sachin Tendulkar (76) and VVS Laxman (58*) scored crucial half-centuries to take India to 276/5 in 80.4 overs to take India to a great chase.
3. 329/7 vs Australia, 2021
The Gabba chase during BGT 2020-21 is one of the best wins in the history of the game, which came with India's second-string side against a full-strength Australian attack. With a first-inning lead of 33 runs, Australia set India a target of 328. Rohit Sharma (7) got out early. After that, Shubman Gill (91) and Cheteshwar Pujara (56) played a good hand each. Ajinkya Rahane (24) and Washington Sundar (22) also contributed well. Eventually, it was Rishabh Pant (89*) who played one of the best innings and helped India reach 329/7 to win the game and the series.
2. 387/4 vs England, 2008
 The highest chase in a Test on Indian soil was recorded in Chennai in 2008 by India against England. The visitors had a first-inning lead of 75 runs, and they declared their second innings at 311/9. India had to chase 387 runs. Gambhir (66) and Sehwag (83 off 68) gave India a dream start. Dravid fell (4) cheaply, but Tendulkar (103*) an unbeaten ton and Yuvraj (85*) helped India to reach 387/4 to reach the total and made history.
1. 406/4 vs West Indies, 1976
In 1976, India became only the second team to chase a 400-plus total in test cricket. It was the third test against West Indies, and India had a target of 403 to chase. Sachin Tendulkar (102) and Gundappa Viswanath (112*) slammed centuries. Mohinder Amarnath also scored 85 not out, and India made 406/4 in 147 overs to register their highest chase ever.
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The Indian cricket team are one of four teams that have chased a score of over 400 runs in test cricket.

Top five highest totals chased down by India in Test cricket 

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025: The ICC has officially confirmed the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and team India is all set to compete in this prestigious tournament! While fans eagerly await the BCCI's official squad announcement, the excitement is already building. In the meantime, let’s dive into a thrilling prediction of India’s probable squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a cricketing spectacle, scheduled from February 19 to March 9. Hosted across Pakistan and Dubai, this prestigious tournament will feature eight top teams battling it out in 15 thrilling matches.
India, captained by Rohit Sharma, finds itself in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. All of India’s matches will be played in Dubai, starting with an exciting opener against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
With political factors shaping the tournament’s venues, India’s Dubai campaign adds a distinct flair. Fans are set for a rollercoaster of action, with iconic rivalries, unforgettable moments, and nail-biting drama expected throughout the Champions Trophy 2025.
Following a grueling five-match Test series against Australia, India will focus on this high-pressure tournament. Packed with experience and young talent, the Men in Blue are geared up to showcase their dominance on the world stage.
Here’s a glimpse at India’s likely squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:
<h2>India’s Probable Squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Top-Order Stars: Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the front-runners to open India’s innings, with Shubman Gill waiting in the wings as a strong backup. Known for their consistency in ODIs, these players are expected to give India a flying start at the top.
Reliable Middle-Order: The middle order is set to shine with the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. Rahul, who proved his mettle in the lower middle order during the 2023 ODI World Cup, is likely to be a key player once again. The explosive Surya Kumar Yadav and young talent Dhruv Jurel may also feature, adding depth and versatility to India’s batting lineup.
Dynamic All-Rounders and Spinners: Either of Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy will lead the charge as all-rounders, bringing balance to the squad. In the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to shoulder the responsibility, with their knack for breaking partnerships and keeping the pressure on.
Formidable Pace Attack: The fast-bowling unit will be headlined by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami. Shami’s experience and skill make him a strong pick, despite limited appearances post the ODI World Cup. Rising stars like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana could also earn spots, injecting fresh energy into India’s pace arsenal.
<h2>India’s Probable Squad</h2>
1- Rohit Sharma 2- Yashasvi Jaiswal 3- Shubman Gill 4- Virat Kohli 5- KL Rahul 6- Rishabh Pant 7- Suryakumar Yadav 8- Dhruv Jurel 9- Hardik Pandya 10- Nitish Kumar Reddy 11- Kuldeep Yadav 12- Axar Patel 13- Ravindra Jadeja 14- Jasprit Bumrah 15- Mohammed Siraj 16- Mohammed Shami 17- Arshdeep Singh 18- Harshit Rana
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India’s probable ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad features a strong top order, a dependable middle order, versatile all-rounders, quality spinners, and a lethal pace attack, blending experience and emerging talent for success.

India’s squad combines experienced stars and young talents, with balanced batting, all-rounders, spinners, and a fiery pace unit.

India's Probable Squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!

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Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history and has given India a hope to save or even win the ongoing Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Stadium. He struck his maiden Test ton which helped India save the follow-on and finish the day at 358/9. He became the 69th Indian batter to score a hundred on away soil.
His innings has kept India in the game, and the visitors have an outside chance. Nitish is unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six. India are still trailing by 116 runs, but they are not far away. His century made the whole cricketing world praise him. He definitely silenced his critics who doubted his position in the playing XI.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar for his remark on Nitish Kumar Reddy's place in Playing XI</h2>
Nitish Kumar Reddy came out to bat when India lost Rishabh Pant at 191/6. He stretched an important partnership of 127 runs with Washington Sundar (50) for the 8th wicket. From there, Reddy played a matured knock and took risks when required and played cautiously when the pressure was on. With his hundred he became the first Indian batter to score a hundred at no. 8 on Australian soil.
His performance has not just earned him praise but also shut down all the critics. Notably, ahead of the MCG test, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Reddy's place in the playing XI. He said, "Does Reddy add value to this Indian side? Can we expect 120 runs from a No. 8 batter or, say, a 7-wicket haul like Shardul Thakur? At this stage, his bowling isn’t good enough, and his batting is too early to consider him a batting all-rounder.”
He also pointed out that India need specialist batter in place of Reddy. And what came as a special performance, the 21-year-old went on to slam an incredible century. His hundred has numerous reactions off the field. Famous sportswear brand PUMA Cricket also had a cheeky response to Manjrekar's remark with a tweet featuring Nitish Kumar Reddy in a "finger of the lips" pose.
The post suddenly caught the attention of the fans and spread like the fire in the woods. Reddy made a big difference with his impeccable knock, and India will hope that he can add a few more runs on Day 4 to take India to close to Australia's first-inning score. 
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Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium to help India reach close to Australia's score.

Sportswear brand Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar on "Nitish to be dropped" remark after Reddy's spectacular Boxing Day Ton 

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The Indian Men's National Cricket Team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma are currently taking part in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Mighty Australians in Australia and both teams are currently fighting it our against each other in the five-match Test-Series. 
Post the conclusion of the Australian tour, the Men in Blue will shift their focus towards their upcoming bilateral assignment versus England and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Alongside the squad for the Bilateral series verus the Three Lions, the country's Cricket Governing Body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also expected to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament. 
<h2>Schedule of the White-Ball series assignment versus England</h2>
The Men in Blue will kick off the white-ball assignment versus England with the five-match T20 International series which will kick off from the 22nd of January. Then both the teams will lock horns versus each other in the three-match One Day International series from the 6th of January.
The ODI series versus the 2019 ODI World Cup winners will act as a preparatory ground for the Men in Blue ahead of the Champions Trophy. Post the conclusion of England's tour of India, Rohit Sharma &amp; CO will immediately travel to Dubai. They will be kicking off their Champions Trophy 2025 (CT) campaign on the 20th of February versus the Bangladeshi Tigers.
<h2>Big players likely to get rested</h2>
According to the workload management policy of the BCCI, experienced players like Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to get rested for the T20 International series. Apart from them, the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are also anticipated to be rested. 
Talking to Inside sport, a executive of BCCI said, "He (Jasprit Bumrah) has been playing Cricket continuously since the last 2 months. It's our priority to keep him fit for the 2025 Champions Trophy and IPL 2025 too. That's why, Bumrah will not be included in the T20 squad for the England series."
<h2>Probable T20 Squad of the Indian team versus England</h2>
Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, T20 specialists will likely get selected in the squad. Players like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel and Sanju Samson will be getting the chance to showcase their skills. The duo of Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, who have just returned from their respective injuries might also get selected to help them get ready for the Champions Trophy. 
Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK) and Riyan Parag. 
<h2>Probable ODI Squad of the Indian team versus England</h2>
Regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be handling the leadership duties of the One-Day Team. The presence of experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj are expected to increase the strength of the squad.
Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Kumar Reddy and KL Rahul. 
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Kuldeep Yadav of India celebrates the wicket of Liam Livingstone of England during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between India and England | Image: Getty Images

The Indian Team will be shifting their focus towards the England series and Champions Trophy post the conclusion of the 2024-25 BGT Series. It's likely the BCCI will announce the Champions Trophy squad along side the England white-ball series squads.

India vs England: Team India's predicted squad for the ODI and T20i series versus England

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India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton, and it came at a time when India was under massive pressure. The all-rounder looked in terrific touch with the bat and didn't put a foot wrong, which brought the Rohit Sharma-led side back in the game with his incredible effort. 
Almost every Indian fan, as well as the Indian players, stood up and applauded the batter for his innings. This was because, being the 21-year-old, the all-rounder was better than almost every Indian batter and racked up ton in front of his family.
While his family was in tears, a prominent figure in Indian cricket, Ravi Shastri, was also in tears. The former Indian head coach was commentating, and Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his ton and was seen crying when the batter achieved his milestone. The video went viral, and you can see below the article. 
Coming to the match, India made a slight comeback on Day three of the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 after being dominated for two days. Overnight batters Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) did all the hard work in the first hour of day three after India resumed at 165 for five. 
However, after that both the batters perished with visitors under pressure at 221 for seven. It was then when Nitish Kumar Reddy (105*) and Washington Sundar (50) joined hands and bailed India out of trouble and put Australia under massive pressure. 
The Nitish-Washington duo added 127 runs to put Australia under pressure. While the Southpaw was back after a fifty, Nitish hit his maiden Test century as India ended Day three on high. At stumps, India was 358 for nine, trailing by 116 runs. 
The Indian team would be hoping that Nitish Kumar Reddy bats longer and helps his team reduce the deficit under 100. His innings tomorrow will be extremely important for the team in the context of the ongoing match.
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<h2>Watch: Ravi Shastri gets emotional as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden Test ton at MCG</h2>
Here is the video:

India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Watch: Ravi Shastri left in tears as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams a magnificent century at MCG

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India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. The right-hander became the third youngest player from India to hit a century in Australia. He joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant in the elite list.
Nitish Kumar Reddy came up with a blistering effort with the bat in Melbourne. When the chips were down, he came up with a magical effort and stood tall for his team when they needed him the most. The all-rounder bailed the team out of trouble and brought them back into the game. 
<h2>Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure</h2>
Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure, having lost both Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja early on Day two. The all-rounder proved his prowess with the bat as he hit the bowlers all over the park en route to his maiden century in the longest format of the game. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy showed great discipline and made sure that he took his team close to the total of Australia. His innings came at a time when India was facing the threat of follow-on as they had lost 7 wickets in no time, and the hosts were all over them. 
Nitish Reddy, along with Washington Sundar, made sure that India made a strong comeback and frustrated the Australian bowlers. While the left-hander slammed a glorious half-century, the right-hander went on to hit a blistering century in tough conditions. The duo together added 127 runs to stage the Indian comeback. 
Nitish Kumar Reddy, with his maiden ton, also became the first player from India to score a century in Australia while batting at No.8 in Tests. He would want to double his effort and take his team to a comfortable position. A lot of Indian hopes would be on him tomorrow, especially after his effort on day three.
Nitish was unbeaten at 105 runs at the stumps on Day three. He would be keen to add more runs to his tally and reduce the deficit under 100 runs, which is currently his 116 runs. It remains to be seen how much can he score on Day four.
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India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; becomes third  youngest Indian player to…

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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas. He said that the batter was interesting, and he was enjoying the battle and is looking forward to the next innings of the match. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the best bowler for India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, was made look clueless by the 19-year-old Sam Konstas. The Australia debutant tackled the 'Bumrah' challenge brilliantly as, according to him, the attack was the best option to counter his challenge.
Sam Konstas brought his T20 style in the Tests as he hit Jasprit Bumrah for sixes and boundaries all over the park. It wasn't conventional shots but the batter was at his unorthodox best as he played reverse scoops and hit the fast bowler for runs all over the park. 
Jasprit Bumrah was hit for two sixes by Sam Konstas and it marked the first instance since 2018 when the fast bowler was hit for two sixes in the match. The pacer was taken out of attack in the first spell till the time the batter was back in the hut. 
<h2>He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off - Jasprit Bumrah on his battle with Sam Konstas </h2>
Talking about his battle with Sam Konstas, Jasprit Bumrah claimed that he has experienced a lot in his career and while calling the batter interesting batter, he said that he felt he was always in the game. He also stressed that when the batter fails, he will be criticised a lot. Speaking to 7 Cricket, he explained: 
"I have experienced a lot - played T20I cricket for more than 12 years - He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off, it looks good - some days, it won't and you guys will be criticizing the same person - I love different challenges and looking forward to new challenges". 
Sam Konstas raced away to his half-century in the game and ended with an inning of 60 runs. He set a great platform for the Australia team which allowed them to post a massive first innings total of 474 runs on the board. 
Jasprit Bumrah, on the other picked a four-wicket haul and gave away 99 runs. This was the first time in his career that he was taken for this many runs. He would be looking for a strong response in the second innings.
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India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas.

Jasprit Bumrah afraid of Sam Konstas? Fast bowler's 'interesting batter' comment goes viral

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After a rained-out draw at the Gabba in Brisbane, the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and India looks to be heading towards a draw. After the stumps on Day 3, India are 358/9, trailing by another 116 runs. The weather spoiled the play in the final sessions, and similarly there is a prediction of rain for the remaining two days.
Australia are currently ahead in the game and will look to take the remaining Indian wicket and have a good first-inning lead and bat early on Day 4. That is the only chance that they can try to force the result from this game. But as predicted by the weather forecast, there might be rain in the coming two days.
If it happens, it will eat the time out of this game, and the result will be very difficult. Hence, there is a chance that the Boxing Day Test can end in a draw. Well, both teams need this win to take an unassailable lead in the series and also to inch closer to a place in the World Test Championship. But what will happen if the game ends in a draw?
<h2>WTC Final Scenario: Here's how India can qualify for the final of the World Test Championship if the MCG test ends in a draw</h2>
Although India need to win the fourth and fifth tests to make a clear progression to the WTC final. But if in case the ongoing test ends in a draw, then the WTC final qualification scenario will be totally different. The draw at the MCG means that India will have to depend on the other teams.
Firstly, they need to win the fifth and final test at the SCG, and they will end with a scoreline of 2-1. Notably, Australia have two tests in Sri Lanka, and South Africa have two tests (one is underway) against Pakistan. If India win the BGT series 2-1, then they will hope that Sri Lanka can draw one of two tests against Australia or Pakistan beat South Africa in one game.
Secondly, if the BGT series ends at 2-2, then for India's qualification, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have to beat Australia and South Africa in both games. If the BGT series ends at a scoreline of 1-1, then the scenario will be Sri Lanka beating Australia in one game or Pakistan winning both matches against South Africa to help India qualify. Notably, if India lose the BGT series, they are out.
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The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia are ahead, but India are fighting hard for survival.

WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?

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Fierce-rivals Australia and India are currently taking on each other in the fourth Test-Match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and this match is being played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The superb performances of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar with the bat has helped the Men in Blue to get in a strong position on the 3rd day of the contest. 
From here on, the chances of Team India's win in the Melbourne Test have increased significantly. However, rain interruption was seen on the 3rd day of the contest and this has increased the threat of even more rain interruptions on the fourth and fifth days of the encounter. In this article, we will take a look at the weather reports of the fourth and fifth days of the fourth Test-Match which is currently being played in the city of Melbourne.
The third day of the Boxing-Day Test-Match was halted for some time due to rain after which the question started to raise among the fans that will the fourth and fifth days also get intervened by rainfall? Due to constant rainfall, the Gabba Test-Match ended as a draw. In such situation, keeping the World Test Championship Final qualification in mind for the Indian team, the rain can hamper their chances of qualifying for the title-deciding clash in June of next year. 
<h2>Weather forecast of the fourth and fifth days of the Melbourne Test-Match</h2>
According to the weather report of AccuWeather, the chances of rainfall intervening with the third day of the Melbourne Test-Match were 49% and rain intervened with the proceedings of the game too. But, no major impact was caused on the match by the intervention of the Weather Gods.
<h3>Weather Forecast on the fourth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</h3>
The chances of rain intervening with the Australia vs India match on the fourth day i.e 29th of December, Sunday are just two percent. The minimum temperature is anticipated to be between 14-25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, winds are expected to blow at a speed of 17km/h.
<h2>Weather Forecast on the 5th day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</h2>
Talking about the fifth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the rainfall interruption chances are pretty low, sitting at just 3%. The temperature is expected to be around 15 degrees Celsius with a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the winds will be blowing at the speed of 15km/h. 
Both the weather forecast reports of both days are positive and this decreases the chances of the contest getting washed out due to rain and this is a positive news for the Men in Blue.
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It was an overcast morning session at the MCG on the 3rd day of the fourth Test-Match between Australia and India | Image: Associated Press

Rain intervened with the proceedings of the match on the third day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match. So will the Rain Gods play spoilsport on the fourth and fifth days too? Let's find out