The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 is underway. The Super 12s of the World Cup 2022 will begin next week onwards. Many contests will add spice to the tournament. The ICC has made pools such that these contests are bound to happen. But these are the match-ups that the entire world is keen to watch. People have always been crazy to see Sachin VS Shoaib, to see Ponting VS Lara, and Warne VS Murali. So, which are the top 3 ?Must-Watch? games at the ICC T20 World Cup 2022? Here is a look:??



<h2>India VS Pakistan will take place at the ICC T20 World Cup 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



Date: 23/10/2022?



Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne?



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India VS Pakistan games are always a treat for the broadcaster. This happens to be the best opportunity for the ICC and the broadcaster to rake in a lot of money. No other game sells tickets like the India VS Pakistan game. Pakistan will lock horns with India on the 23rd of this month. The favorites for the game cannot be decided. If the Indian bowling had Bumrah and Jadeja, the favorites could be easily defined. But with them being out, the competition is expected to be a nail-biter. &nbsp;



<h2>Australia VS England will take place at the ICC T20 World Cup 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



Date: 28/10/2022?



Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne?



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Australia VS England or ?The Ashes?, as it is called will set the stage on fire in the T20 format. Both teams are in top form and have the best players on the globe. For Glenn Maxwell in Australia, England has Liam Livingstone. For Marcus Stoinis, England has Moeen Ali. For David Warner, England has Alex Hales. For the pace of Starc, England has the express pace of Mark Wood. The options available for both the teams are like to like. Not it is in the hands of the players whether they want to play to their potential. ?



<h2>Australia VS New Zealand:&nbsp;</h2>



Date: 22/10/2022?



?Venue: Sydney Cricket Ground?



Australia VS New Zealand or the recap of the final last time will also be on display. This game is also a treat to watch. It is a game between the giants of Oceania. New Zealand has many underrated players. Devon Conway is a great player and so is Michael Bracewell. Kane Williamson is bound to excel and so is Tim Southee. Southee will love to bowl in Australia as he ruled the 2015 ODI World Cup too. On the other hand, the Australians have multiple weapons in their arsenal. Their pacers have been testing the opposition with pace and bounce. All-rounders like Tim David bring much-needed balance to this team.?



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Australia has played decent cricket in this World Cup, and as of now, Australia have played five matches from which they won three games and lost two matches. The Key players of the Australian team are now getting back in their form as the tournament is getting more competitive.



New Zealand is playing superb cricket despite their skipper, Kane Williamson, is injured. Daryl Mitchell and Rachin Ravindra are leading the team's batting department, whereas Matt Henry and Mitchell Santner are performing well for their team from the bowling department. There will be a close contest game between Australia and New Zealand.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs NZ World Cup 2023 Match Details:</h4>



Match Between:&nbsp;Australia vs New Zealand (World Cup 2023 Match No. 27)



Venue:&nbsp;Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala



Match Timing:?10:30 AM (IST)



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Pitch Report:</h2>



Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala have good batting pitches, but at the same time, bowlers will also be effective at this venue, especially Pacers. The Surface of Dharamsala is fast, which helps bowlers a lot. The average per-inning score in Dharamsala is around 220 runs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HPCA Stadium batting or bowling Pitch?</h2>



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If we look at the stats in the World Cup 2023, The Pitch at HPCA Stadium has good wickets for batters and bowlers. Pacers will be effective during the first inning, whereas the pitch will be good for batters during the second inning.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HPCA Stadium ODI Stats:</h2>



Matches Played:-&nbsp;8



Matches won batting first:-&nbsp;3 (33.33%)



Matches won Batting Second:-&nbsp;5 (55.56%)



Matches won Winning Toss:-&nbsp;5 (55.56%)



Matches won Losing Toss:-&nbsp;3 (33.33%)



Highest Score:-&nbsp;364/9 (England)



Lowest Score:-&nbsp;112 (India)



Average Score:&nbsp;211



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Weather Forecast:</h2>



As per the reports, There will be sunny weather during the Australia vs New Zealand match, and the chances of rain are very low. The average temperature during this match is around 16 degrees Celsius, whereas the humidity will be approx. 55%. The Wind will flow at 8 km/hr.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs NZ Head To Head Records in ODIs:</h2>



Matches Played:&nbsp;141



Australia Won:&nbsp;95



New Zealand Won:&nbsp;39



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AUS vs NZ 2023, HPCA Stadium Dharamsala Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling) | Australia vs New Zealand ODI Records &amp; Stats, Weather Forecast

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AUS vs NZ: As we are nearing the World Cup 2023 semis, the contests have become more intense and competitive. The last two fixtures in the World Cup 2023 are a treat for the eye of a cricket fan. A couple of nights ago, South Africa sealed the game against Pakistan in the final over thriller, and now Australia got past New Zealand in the epic contest which unfolded at the HPCA Stadium in Dharmshala. Australia, with the win, equalled New Zealand in the total number of victories in the ongoing World Cup 2023 and ensured that they remain firm in the World Cup 2023 semifinal race. This article, later on, will lead you through AUS vs NZ: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Australia, New Zealand Ranking. 



Australia, batting first in the contest, plundered a massive total in Dharmshala, riding on the back of a fiery century knock from Travis Head and David Warner's 81-run knock. The two Australian openers looked poised and provided a brilliant start to the team as they added 175 runs for the first wicket. 



Following the big opening stand, Australia saw a collapse from its middle-order and things got a bit tight for them in the middle-order. However, Glenn Maxwell (41), Josh Inglis (38) and skipper Pat Cummins' (37) quickfire knocks helped the team put a 388-run total in 50 overs. 



Trent Boult (3), Glenn Phillips (3) and Mitchell Santner (2) were the pick of the bowlers as they picked eight wickets collectively. 



Chasing such a big total required special effort from the entire team and New Zealand certainly got it, however, unfortunately, the day wasn't theirs. Top-order batter Rachin Ravindra played an innings to remember as he scored 116 runs in 89 deliveries. Later in the innings, Daryl Mitchell and James Neesham scored a half-century, but all efforts went in vain as Australia registered a last-ball win by 5 runs.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs NZ: New Zealand, Australia to enter Semi-Finals ICC World Cup 2023</h2>



Australia have survived the early blip to their ICC World Cup 2023 campaign. The Aussies were down with two consecutive losses, however, as they say never rule the Aussies out of the World Cup. Rightly justifying that statement, Australia have won four games on the trot to put their campaign on track.



New Zealand on the other hand, have had a decent show so far in the World Cup. After playing six games, New Zealand have managed to win four, owing to which they are placed third in the ICC World Cup 2023 Points Table. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS vs NZ: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.032</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;India</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.353</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.232</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.970</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.205</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.387</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.969</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.277</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.338</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.634</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on October 28.</figcaption></figure>



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AUS vs NZ: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Australia, New Zealand to Enter Semi-Finals ICC World Cup 2023

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Mitchell Marsh led Australia to a thrilling last-ball victory against New Zealand as the Aussies successfully won the first T20i by six wickets. They chased down the target of 216 runs in 20 overs and registered their third-highest run chase in the shortest format of the game.



The Men in Yellow?s highest T20i run chase came against the Kiwis as well in 2018, when, under the leadership of David Warner, the Kangaroos chased down a target of 244 runs with seven balls remaining. Their second highest successful run - chase was against India last year in Guwahati.



In the first T20i against New Zealand, the visitors needed 16 runs in the final over, and Tim David, in the final three deliveries of the 20th over, smashed Tim Southee for 12 runs, which included one six and a final delivery of four, as Australia sealed the victory in the first T20i.



Along with Tim David, Skipper Mitchell Marsh (72* runs in 44 balls) was unbeaten at the other end as the duo stitched a partnership of 44 runs for the fifth wicket, which helped the Aussies chase down the target of 216 runs.



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Earlier in the Aussie innings, openers David Warner (32 runs in 20 balls) and Travis Head (24 runs in 15 balls), opening for the first time as a duo in the shortest format of the game, helped the Kangaroos get off to a good start. At the end of seven overs, both openers were sent back to the pavilion, but the visitors had already managed to score 69 runs at the end of seven overs.



Glenn Maxwell came into bat at number four and played an aggressive inning of 25 runs in 11 balls, which consisted of two fours and two sixes, before Kiwi seamer Lockie Ferguson dismissed him.



Earlier, New Zealand openers Devon Conway (63 runs in 36 balls) and Finn Allen (32 runs in 17 balls) stitched a partnership of 61 runs in 5 overs for the first wicket. Rachin Ravindra (68 runs in 35 balls) came in to bat at number three and ensured that the Kiwis didn't lose the momentum provided by the openers, as he scored his maiden half century in the shortest format of the game.



Mark Chapman and Glenn Phillips chipped in with useful cameos as the duo scored 31 runs in the last two overs of the New Zealand inning which helped the hosts put up a total of 215 runs on the board.



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AUS vs NZ 1st T20i: Tim David helps Australia defeat New Zealand in last ball thriller

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AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I: Defeating Australia in their home in any format is no easy task. New Zealand are on a tour of Australia and their loss to the home side in the first two T20Is explains well the dominance of Aussies in their home. Both teams are now set to battle in the third T20I to be played on 25 February. This post reads the AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Probable Playing 11, Head-to-Head Records, and Pitch Report.



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Australia are already 2-0 up in the series and look way more formidable and strong on the field compared to New Zealand. With two straight victories, Australia has dominated the proceedings thus far. They would be aiming for a decisive victory and a cleansweep against the Kiwis.



The last match between the two teams was played at the same venue as the first game of the series. After winning the toss, New Zealand decided to bowl. Australia got off to a flying start with a fresh opening duo, and Head went supersonic.



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After Ferguson sent Smith back, the second-wicket partnership was perhaps the best of the bunch. But once the partnership broke, Australia were unable to create another and continued to lose wickets regularly. Cummins' 28 was crucial after Head's 45 as they were bowled out for 174.



The New Zealand squad was in for a big total, but Devon Conway was forced to withdraw from the game after suffering an unlucky injury. The Kiwis were severely damaged by this and found it difficult to move on.



Quick early wickets and Australia were all over New Zealand. Glenn Phillips came to bat at number four and steadied the innings for a time despite the fact the rest of their top order could have only scored in the single digits.



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As hitters came and went, he did not get much assistance at the other end. Up to eight players scored single-digit runs, and the New Zealand squad was quickly bowled out for 102 runs, losing the match by 72 runs.



Now, for the third T20I, both teams have an opener injured and ruled out of the squad. Australia lost Dawid Warner due to an adductor injury and Davon Conway will be out after?a thumb injury while keeping in the second T20I. New Zealand called Tim Scifert to the squad in replacement of Davon Conway.



Down below is the AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Probable Playing 11, Head-to-Head Records, and Pitch Report:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="aus-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-overview">AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I Overview</h2>



Series/Tour:?New Zealand tour of Australia 2024



Match:?AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I



Day/Date:?Sunday/February 25, 2024



Venue:?Eden Park,?Auckland?



Time:?5:30 AM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="aus-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-expected-playing-11">AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I Expected Playing11</h2>



New Zealand's Expected Playing11:?Finn Allen, Tim Seifert (wk), Will Young, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Josh Clarkson, Mitchell Santner (c), Adam Milne, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Ben Sears.



Australia?s Expected Playing11:?Travis Head, Steven Smith, Mitchell Marsh (c), Glenn Maxwell, Josh Inglis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk), Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Mitchell Starc, Spencer Johnson.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="australia-vs-new-zealand-3rd-t-20-i-dream-11-team">Australia vs New Zealand 3rd T20I Dream11 Team</h2>



Wicket-Keepers:?Finn Allen



Batters: Mitchell Marsh, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman/ Josh Inglis



All-rounders:?Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Santner



Bowlers:?Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult, Adam Zampa



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="aus-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-captain-and-vice-captain-picks">AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I Captain And Vice-Captain Picks</h2>



Captain:?Mitchell Marsh



Vice-Captain: Glenn Maxwell



Eden Park,?Auckland Pitch Report



Bowlers are usually the ones who benefit from the famous drop-in pitch at Eden Park. Fast bowlers are first in line to profit from significant seam movement, particularly in the early part of the game. However, as the game progresses, it is expected that spinners will become more influential, taking advantage of the pitch's slowing pace.



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AUS vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Probable Playing 11, Head-to-Head Records, and Pitch Report | Australia vs New Zealand Dream11 Team

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Fierce rivals New Zealand and Australia are all set to lock horns against each other in the first test of the two-match test series, starting this Thursday. The first test will be played at Wellington?s Basin Reserve Stadium, and the match will commence at 3:30 am IST. The two-match test series between the Trans-Tasman rivals is part of the World Test Championship 2023?25 cycle.



Following the conclusion of the first test match, the two teams will then travel to Christchurch to play in the second and final test matches, which will be played on March 8 at the Hagley Oval Stadium.



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The hosts would be looking to bounce back with a dominating performance in the test series after getting whitewashed 3-0 in the recently concluded three-match T20 International series against Australia. The Kiwis are coming off a 2-0 test series win against South Africa, while the Australians drew the two-match test series against the Windies 1-1.



New Zealand, currently sitting comfortably at the top of the WTC 2023?25 overall standings, has secured victories in three games and lost one match against Bangladesh in the current WTC cycle. The Australians, on the other hand, are currently in the third position in the WTC standings, with six wins, three defeats, and one drawn match next to their name.



Ahead of the two-match test series against Australia, the hosts have announced their squad of 14 players, led by Tim Southee. Seamer Scott Kuggeleijn has earned a recall to the test squad of the Black Caps in order to replace the injured Kyle Jamieson, who was ruled out of the test series due to a stress fracture.



Young Kiwi pacer Will O'Rourke has retained his position in the test squad following an impressive test debut outing against the Proteas, as he picked up nine scalps against them.



On the other hand, defending WTC Champions Australia would be looking to continue their dominance against the Black Caps, as they have not lost a test series in New Zealand since 1994. The visitors have managed to win nine test matches and draw one test in the last 10 games that have taken place between the two teams.



Aussie all-rounder Michael Neser has been called back to the test squad of the Kangaroos ahead of the two-match test series against the Black Caps. After the retirement of David Warner from the longest format of the game, Steven Smith is likely to continue opening the innings for the visitors.?



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="nz-vs-aus-head-to-head-record-in-test-cricket">NZ vs AUS, Head-to-Head Record in Test Cricket</h4>



The Aussies have dominated New Zealand in the longest format of the game, as they have won 34 games out of 60 matches, whereas the Black Caps have tasted success in just eight encounters out of 60. 18 matches between the two sides have ended in a draw.



<ul>
<li>Matches Played: 60</li>



<li>New Zealand won: 8</li>



<li>Australia Won: 34</li>



<li>Draw: 18</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="where-can-i-watch-the-first-test-match-between-australia-and-new-zealand-in-india">Where can I watch the first Test match between Australia and New Zealand in India?</h4>



The first test match between Australia and New Zealand will be broadcast live on the application and website of Amazon Prime Video in India. No sports channel in India will offer the live telecast of the Test Series between Australia and New Zealand on television.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealand-vs-australia-test-series-full-schedule">New Zealand vs Australia: Test Series Full Schedule</h4>



February 29-March 4: 1st Test, Basin Reserve Stadium, Wellington (3:30 AM IST)



March 8?12: 2nd Test, Hagley Oval, Christchurch (3:30 AM IST)



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealands-test-squad">New Zealand's Test Squad</h4>



Kane Williamson, Tim Southee (captain), Tom Blundell (wicketkeeper), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O?Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, and Will Young



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="australias-test-squad">Australia's Test Squad</h4>



Steve Smith, Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Alex Carey, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/cameron-green-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Cameron Green</a>, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Marsh, Michael Neser, Matthew Renshaw, and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mitchell-starc-player-profile-stats-net-worth-salary-lifestyle-and-more/">Mitchell Starc</a>.



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NZ vs AUS: Where to watch the first test between New Zealand and Australia in India

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WTC points table: The Rohit Sharma led Indian team secured the first rank of the World Test Championship 2023?25 points table on Sunday, 3rd March. The Men in Blue moved to the first rank following Australia's victory over New Zealand in the first test match of their two-match test series.?



The Aussies dominating victory by a margin of 172 runs in the first test against the Black Caps allowed India to move to the top of the overall standings of the WTC 2023-25 cycle with a pct of 64.58%.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Updated WTC 2023-25 points table following Australia's victory in the first test against New Zealand:</h4>



Australia, riding on the back of Cameron Green?s impressive unbeaten knock of 174 runs, managed to score 383 runs in their first inning, while Kiwi Pacer Matt Henry took a five-wicket haul against the Aussies.?In reply, the Black Caps batting unit struggled as they were bundled out for 179 runs in their first inning. Glenn Phillips top-scored for the hosts with his inning of 71 runs, while Nathan Lyon from Australia picked up four wickets and gave away just 43 runs.



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The Australians, in their second inning, put a score of 164 runs on the board, with Nathan Lyon (41 runs in 46 balls) top scoring for the visitors. Kiwi All Rounder Glenn Phillips (5-45) picked up a fifer against the Aussies in their second inning.



Chasing a total of 369 runs on the fourth day of the first test match, the Black Caps were bundled out for 196 runs, which allowed the Kangaroos to win the first test by 172 runs. Nathan Lyon (6-65) was the top wicket-taker for the visitors in the fourth inning of the match.



Lyon emerged as the hero for the Australians with his phenomenal 10-wicket haul, having picked up four wickets in the first inning and six wickets in the second inning. His 10-wicket haul against New Zealand in New Zealand meant that the 36-year-old became the first spinner since 2006 to secure a 10-wicket haul in New Zealand.



Talking about the Indian cricket team, they are anticipated to retain the number one position in the WTC 2023-25 points table if they manage to win the fifth and final test match against England, which is set to start on March 7th in Dharamshala. But if the Men in Blue lose or draw the fifth test against the Three Lions, then a door will be opened for New Zealand and Australia to overtake the Rohit Sharma-led team as the table toppers in the overall standings of the WTC 2023?25 cycle.



New Zealand and Australia will lock horns against each other in the second and final test match of the two-match test series on March 8 in Christchurch.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Team</th><th>Matches</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>Drawn</th><th>Points</th><th>PCT</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>India</td><td>8</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>62</td><td>64.58</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>36</td><td>60.0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Australia</td><td>11</td><td>7</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>78</td><td>59.09</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>50.0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>22</td><td>36.66</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>West Indies</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>16</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>South Africa</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>25.0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>England</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>21</td><td>19.44</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Updated WTC points table following Australia's win against New Zealand

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a>

India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a> 
<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-/#google_vignette">Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025</a>

Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.

Rinku Singh to play fourth IND vs ENG T20I? India's assistant coach makes a massive statement

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On Thursday morning, the scene outside New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was nothing short of extraordinary. A massive crowd had gathered well before the match, eager to witness Kohli in action. Long queues stretched for nearly 2 km, with fans patiently waiting for entry. Given his status as Indian cricket biggest crowd-puller the frenzy was hardly surprising. A huge crowd is gathered to see king kohli in  Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch kohli. Reports says that 2KM long queue was showing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for virat kohli.
Ranji Trophy action was peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, top  star of Indian crickete team, show in his first Ranji Trophy match after a 12-year. Crowd that was shown 2KM away from Arun Jaitley Stadium to see live playing virat kohli. That shows the fan base that kohli and love for indians.
Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade has ignited immense excitement among cricket fans, drawing fresh attention to India’s premier domestic tournament. Virat Kohli’s played his last match  in 2012, that was named in Delhi’s starting XI for their clash against Railways.
According to ANI sports  reports Vipul Kashyap, more than 15,000 fans showed up to see Kohli playing in a Ranji Trophy match after 12 year . That  momentous was return after 12 years for cricket fans. The crowd erupted in excitement the moment Kohli stepped onto the field with his teammates. The roar of the fans was deafening, a testament to their admiration for the former India captain. Kohli acknowledged their love, expressing his gratitude with a warm gesture to there fans.
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. In that match against Uttar Pradesh, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times.
Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against Tamil Nadu, scoring 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His highest score—173—came against Bengal. A stellar 2009-10 season earned him a Test call-up, and in 2011, he made his debut in whites against the West Indies. 
Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs and inspire young generation as well. In future we see more such matchs and India top player's to plays such a match in domestic ground.

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy action peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, featured in his first Ranji Trophy game after a 12-year gap.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade