IND vs BAN: Ahead of the Bangladesh series, the Indian players are awaiting a test return after their long streak of not having a test played for long, as they played their last test before the T20 World Cup. Indian selectors and the BCCI have asked all their players, even the likes of players on the international side like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan, Shreyas Iyer, and many more. The BCCI has spared only India?s top four players, of whom Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli have been rested from the Duleep Trophy participation. Firstly, Ravindra Jadeja, who was earlier picked for the Duleep trophy, has been withdrawn, though without a proper reason. The pre-season though has been troublesome, as players like Mohammad Siraj, Suryakumar Yadav, the T20I skipper, and wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan have all been dropped from the first round of the Duleep trophy season due to a potent injury. From among these players, Indian selectors led by Ajit Agarkar will be choosing the squad, which they will probably do after the first round of the Duleep Trophy, ahead of India?s home series against Bangladesh and later New Zealand. 



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 Many Test players other than players who have India?s central contract, like Jaiswal, Gill, Sarfaraz, Jurel, Akash Deep, Pant, Mukesh Kumar, and many such, have made their test appearances, while many like Abhimanyu Easwaran, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Dayal, and brilliant 22-year-old Tamil Nadu batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Sudharsan">Sai Sudarshan</a> are anticipated to make it to the Indian team. Sudarshan recently had a season with the finest of forms in the County Championship with Surrey and is the most likely to be placed in India?s middle order. Bangladesh will be confident after their historic 2-0 victory over Pakistan on their soil, have risen to an all-time high WTC No. 4 position, and will look to capitalize in the Tests against India that begin at Chennai on the 19th of September. 



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 Gill?s form has been a concern for India across all formats since the World Cup 2023, while he was also dropped from the T20 World Cup squad for India. Now, he would be back with the test hopefully in the middle order as their no.3.

IND vs BAN: Ahead of his 10-match Test stint, Shubman Gill makes a tall claim over his performance in red-ball cricket

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IND vs BAN: India will begin their hectic test schedule with the encounter against Bangladesh on the 19th of this month at Chennai. This will be the initiation of India's red ball era before the WTC. Playing against Bangladesh, India has picked a few players from the Duleep Trophy which was earlier mentioned as a mandate tournament to feature in for being brought into India?s team for the longest format. They have included the services of players like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant who will make their test return after a long wait. Also, the likes of Akash Deep and Dayal are brought in as Indian pacers. Bangladesh on the other hand are a very confident side as they have recently had their win over Pakistan on their home soil, for the first-ever series sweep against the nation. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lets-take-a-look-at-the-player-battles-from-bangladeshs-tour-of-india-first-test">Let's take a look at the Player battles from Bangladesh?s tour of India - First Test.</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-rohit-sharma-vs-mehidy-hasan-miraz">3. Rohit Sharma vs Mehidy Hasan Miraz</h3>



The Indian skipper has been their highest run-getter in WTC history and is the form of his life during the probable end phase of his career at 37. He has been a terrific striker and often takes on the pacers with his aggressiveness and furious stance, however, Rohit though he is India?s current best aid against spin has often got out to the quirky wizards. Miraz was the Most Valuable Player for Bangladesh as he turned the player of the series for his all-round performance with both bat and ball. Miraz took wickets whenever his skipper needed him to. 



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Another Indian opener in the list, Jaiswal is India?s current highest run-getter across formats in 2024. The 22-year-old batter is also known for his capability to give it back at the red-ball bowlers. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hasan_Mahmud">Hasan Mahmud</a> has emerged as Bangladesh?s star with the new ball and in the absence of Shoriful he is also their best pacer in charge, as his five-fer changed the course of the game in the Pakistan second innings in the 2nd Rawalpindi test. Mahmud would be the skipper, Shanto's Talisman against the ace young batter. 



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-mushfiqur-rahim-vs-ravi-ashwin">1. Mushfiqur Rahim vs Ravi Ashwin</h3>



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The two most experienced players from both the dugouts take on each other at Chennai. With this ground being Ashwin?s home ground he will be having the upper hand. The way Rahim batted against Pakistan to score a stunning heroic 191 was what will boost his confidence. He is also one of the first players of spin, hence for these two, it will not only be a battle between two cricket legends but also a rare feat to two brilliant minds of the game.

IND vs BAN: 3 Key Player battles to watch out for in the First Test between India and Bangladesh|

IND vs BAN: 3 Key Player battles to watch out for in the First Test between India and Bangladesh

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BAN vs IND: The Indian cricket team is all set to resume their cricket action with the Bangladesh Test series, which will commence on the 19th of September. Once again, all eyes will be on Virat Kohli, the legendary player. The 35-year-old has retired from the shortest format of the game, post India?s iconic T20 World Cup triumph. This also implies that he will be seen starring for India in the ODIs as well as the Test series from now on. Virat is often compared with the likes of the legend Sachin Tendulkar, as neither of these two cricketers has maintained unmatchable records in the game. Kohli has broken many great records in cricket, of which many belonged to the little master. In the last Cricket World Cup in 2023 against New Zealand in a semi-final match, he scored his 50th international ton, which broke Sachin?s record for 49 international ODI centuries. While Sachin Tendulkar yet has 51 test centuries and a record of 100 international hundreds, Kohli has 80, countering his record. 



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 Among the three, Sachin has the record of achieving this great milestone in 623 international innings, with 226 Test, 396 ODI, and 1 T20I innings. He scored 27000 runs from 623 innings, while Virat Kohli has now scored 591 innings, and he is standing on 26942 runs as of now and is only 58 runs away from being the first to reach the landmark in less than 600 innings. The Bangladesh Test might be the very first game where Kohli looks to achieve this great feat, as he would break the 147-year historical record in the sport.

BAN vs IND: Virat Kohli is just 58 runs behind, breaking Sachin's iconic record

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IND vs BAN: The Bangladesh tour of India has been long anticipated now, especially because it marks India?s initiation of their hectic yet exciting red ball campaign, which will include 10 test matches concluding with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy to be played from November to January. However, other than the two-match red ball series, Bangladesh will also play a 3-match series in the shortest format of the game, as after the Kanpur test concludes on the 1st of October, the T20I series will begin on the 6th. This will be the second T20I series against India since the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the team India head coach. This will also be <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suryakumar_Yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a>?s second international series since his appointment as the permanent skipper of the Indian T20 side. As per reports, India?s newly appointed white-ball vice-captain across both formats, Shubman Gill, is likely to be rested for the T20Is. This is a probable move to give him some time off and reduce his workload before the vital New Zealand series and then his visit to the Australian islands for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. 



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 In case Shubman is rested, Abhishek Sharma, who still awaits a team India recall following his stunning hundred in the format against Zimbabwe, and also Ruturaj Gaikwad, who was considered ideal to replace the great Virat Kohli, might get their opportunities to return to the Men in Blue side. 



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 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ishan_Kishan">Ishan Kishan</a> was also seen scoring a hundred in his comeback match in the Duleep Trophy. The next two players who might be rested are India?s pace duo of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammad Siraj. All these probabilities have risen due to the long red ball schedule ahead of the WTC. These senior pacers might be replaced by the likes of young pacers like Yash Dayal or Harshit Rana, who might make their debut for the Indian team in white-ball cricket. India?s probable squad for the Bangladesh T20I Series: Suryakumar Yadav [c], Hardik Pandya, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan, Riyan Parag, Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Abhishek Sharma, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Tushar Deshpande, Harshit Rana, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, and Khaleel Ahmed.

IND vs BAN: Indian Team updates for the Bangladesh T20I series: Shubman Gill to be rested||

IND vs BAN: Indian Team updates for the Bangladesh T20I series: Shubman Gill to be rested

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Birthday Boy <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravichandran_Ashwin">Ravichandran Ashwin </a>eyes several dignified records in red-ball cricket ahead of the beginning of a hectic Test schedule for India. 



India is welcoming an intense battle of red-ball action as they begin their long-scheduled Test series with the first against Bangladesh, which is a two-match series at home from the 19th of September. India will next host New Zealand for a three-match series in red-ball cricket, again at home, before they set away for the much-anticipated tour to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The Indian team has assembled at the MA Chidambaram Stadium ahead of the first test for a practice season. The series is very crucial from India?s point of view, as being the top-ranked Test side and also leading the WTC points table for the third consecutive time, as they look to be in the hunt for their spot in the third consecutive WTC final. 



YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bgt-2024-25-aussie-players-have-picked-shubman-gill-and-jaiswal-as-the-future-of-indian-cricket-ft-travis-head/">BGT 2024-25: Aussie players have picked Shubman Gill and Jaiswal as the future of Indian cricket ft. Travis Head</a> India was an eminent part of the previous two WTC finals, first against New Zealand, which they lost in 2021, then against the mighty Australians in 2023, which also didn?t go in India?s favour. To qualify for the finals, India would still need to win 5 of their 10 remaining games, and since the BGT would be a tough nut to crack, India would look to appeal in the home tests. 



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 Since the matches are scheduled to be played under home conditions, which is a subcontinent track, hence it is helpful for spinners. With Bangladesh also mostly relying on their spin attack, India would now pin their hopes on spinners as Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, and the great Ravi Ashwin make a comeback to the cricket field. Ravichandran Ashwin has been not only India?s but also the world?s best among bowlers, both pacers and spinners, as he was the fastest to 50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300, 350, 400, 450, and 500 test wickets. Ashwin has starred in the least of matches for this amazing feat.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="records-ashwin-might-eye-in-the-next-10-test-matches">Records Ashwin might eye in the next 10 Test matches</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="emerging-as-the-highest-wicket-taker-in-the-wtc">Emerging as the highest wicket-taker in the WTC </h3>



Nathan Lyon currently is the leader among most wicket-takers in the red ball matches, as he picked 187 wickets in the WTC. Next following him is the Aussie skipper Pat Cummins, who is the second highest wicket-getter in the format and also the tournament since his arrival in tests, as he has 175 wickets. Next, he is followed by Ravi Ashwin, who sits behind Cummins in the elite list with 174 wickets. He is just 14 wickets behind Lyon, as he can emerge as the highest wicket-taker in the longest format of the game under the WTC cycle. 



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Also, Ashwin can emerge as the record first-highest wicket-taker in the history of WTC, as he is just 26 wickets away from being the first ever to reach 200 wickets in the World Test Championship. Ashwin is also India?s second-highest wicket-taker in Test cricket, only behind Anil Kumble, and also among the nine bowlers in cricket history who have picked more than 500 wickets in red-ball games.

Records Ravichandran Ashwin might eye in the long Test schedule ft. first to 200 WTC wickets|

Records Ravichandran Ashwin might eye in the long Test schedule ft. first to 200 WTC wickets

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Young Yashasvi Jaiswal has emerged as India's best Test batter in the WTC. 



India is all set to resume red-ball cricket action after a long stint of gap, as they have not played a Test series since they last hosted England in the summer. Since the T20 World Cup, this is the first time India will be hosting a Test series, and action resumes from the first Test against Bangladesh on the 19th of September. The squad for the opening Test match has been announced, and from every legend to the players of the much anticipated BGT, they have reportedly said that Jaiswal is India?s most promising talent and one of their biggest reasons for worry while playing against India this time. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="jaiswal-is-132-runs-away-from-being-wt-cs-highest-run-scorer-for-india">Jaiswal is 132 runs away from being WTC?s highest run scorer for India</h2>



The young left-handed batter has an extraordinary record in Tests, as he has so far scored 1028 runs in just 9 test matches he played for India in the WTC. So far for India, the highest run-getter for India in the WTC since it started has been <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajinkya_Rahane">Ajinkya Rahane</a>, who scored 1159 runs back in the 2019-21 WTC cycle, the first ever of its kind. 



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 Yashasvi Jaiswal emerged as only the third Indian batter to have scored 1000+ runs in the WTC after Rohit Sharma and Ajinkya Rahane. Now, Jaiswal is only 132 runs away from breaking Rahane?s record of the highest run-getter for India in the WTC. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="jaiswal-is-371-runs-away-from-being-the-2023-25-wt-cs-highest-run-scorer">Jaiswal is 371 runs away from being the 2023-25 WTC?s highest run scorer</h2>



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Currently, the England maestro, who has been making the headlines for a long time now, is the only player in startling form among the Fab 4. Root sits at the top with 1398 runs, while Jaiswal is behind by 371 runs and has secured the second spot alongside Ben Duckett. With England still having a series to follow against Pakistan and New Zealand, India has a longer Test trial against Bangladesh, followed by New Zealand and then the BGT that will mark the end of this WTC for them. Hence, if he can continue his superior form, then Jaiswal can lead Root in the most runs for the WTC. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="yashasvi-is-only-nine-sixes-from-breaking-a-record">Yashasvi is only nine sixes from breaking a record</h2>



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Yashasvi Jaiswal is standing on the edge of making a world record, as he has currently hit 25 sixes and is only 9 more sixes away from becoming the player with the most sixes in a single calendar year. Brendon McCullum holds this record for most sixes in a single calendar year, with 33; however, Jaiswal might take over with 9 more sixes in almost 9 more tests remaining in 2024.

Young Yashasvi Jaiswal eyeing several stunning records in Tests against Bangladesh|||

Young Yashasvi Jaiswal eyeing several stunning records in Tests against Bangladesh

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IND vs BAN: India is now on the verge of entering their hectic red-ball schedule, with the first test against Bangladesh about to begin in less than 24 hours at the iconic venue of the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Indian greats Rohit Sharma and veteran Virat Kohli will be back on the cricket field with their experience and all their brilliance with the red ball. India is toiling themselves with intense practice sessions ahead of the 1st Test at Chepauk. The test schedule will also await witnessing several records being made as well as broken, as India?s Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ravi Ashwin will be seen in action. The young opener is just 132 runs behind, breaking an all-time record for India, while also only 9 sixes away from setting a world record, which he might achieve in the very first test only if Jaiswal continues his touch. Ravi Ashwin also has the chance to inch closer to Lyon as the highest wicket-taker in WTC history. Amid all these records seemed to be threatened, the Bangladesh coach, as well as the skipper, showed intent as well as belief to be a firm opposition after their recent domination over arch-rivals Pakistan in the longer format.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Let?s take a look at the best possible playing 11:</h2>



India playing 11: Rohit Sharma [C], Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akash_Deep">Akash Deep</a>, Jasprit Bumrah, and Yash Dayal. Bangladesh Playing 11: Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto [C], Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Hasan Mahmud. Both the teams will largely look to dominate with ace spinners they have like Mehidy Hasan Miraz and the Indian spin wizard Ashwin. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who can win the 1st Test at Chennai?</h2>



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The Chennai test is to be played on a unique red soil track, which is very different from the usual black soil track Bangladesh is adapted to play on when at home. Also, the Indian team has remained invincible when playing on home soil, as they have been unbeaten since 2013 against any side in India. With Rohit and Jaiswal at the top being a vital asset for the Indian team, and their ace spinners alongside the new pace attack led by Jasprit Bumrah, India stand as the favorites to win the opening test. However, with the Bangladeshi middle order comprising of veterans Mushfiqur and Shakib and their youngsters Litton and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mehidy_Hasan_Miraz">Mehidy Hasan Miraz</a>, with both bat and ball, they too would stand as a firm opposition to the hosts, yet India remains to be the favorites to win the match.



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IND vs BAN: Strongest Probable Playing 11, Winner Prediction, and more||

IND vs BAN: Strongest Probable Playing 11, Winner Prediction, and more

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BAN vs IND: Bangladesh are visiting the Indian subcontinent as they have already begun their red ball campaign at Chennai, with the first test going in favour of the Indians in a solely dominated match. The following test match action has been shifted to Kanpur, though the match has been severely interrupted due to bad light on Day 1 as the resorts from Revsports suggest Indian teams return to the hotel following rain interrupting play on the second day of the game. The two teams will also indulge in a 3-match series of the shortest format of the game, as Suryakumar Yadav will once again be back in action with his team. The last time the team played the Lankans in the series, the series saw some exceptional skills from different players. The most likely squad will feature the players under the captaincy of India?s newly appointed skipper of the shortest format of the game, Suryakumar Yadav. India will once again back the likes of the star opener Abhishek Sharma who had a promising start to his career following the maiden ton in his debut series. In the absence of their opening option in Shubman Gill, Abhishek might again have a role to play in the Indian side. 



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 Also, the promising Jaiswal is likely to hold onto his spot, though the middle order might be garnered by the likes of players like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruturaj_Gaikwad">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a>, Ishan Kishan, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag and the wicket-keeper Jitesh Sharma. The all-rounder tally has seen many changes in the Indian squad as only Hardik Pandya has retained his spot in the team, with the likes of Washington Sundar who replaces the full-time all-rounder Axar Patel who has been relieved of some workload. Nitish Kumar Reddy might finally make his debut for the Indian team after he was withdrawn from the Zimbabwe tour following his injury. World Cup campaigner and all-rounder down the order, Shivam Dube has also been included in the Team. The bowling deck might be seeing some new faces with Harshit Rana, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh and the likes of spinner Ravi Bishnoi. 



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BAN vs IND: India's likely squad for the Bangladesh T20I series

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IND vs BAN: India who are the table toppers of the WTC table, have had a celebrated red ball season this time around as well. They have this wonderful start to the initiation of their red ball series, first against Bangladesh, New Zealand and lastly against Australia in the BGT which ends their test campaigns. Recently, Sri Lanka has dominated in their home test against New Zealand and also their win in the last test on English soil, made them make a huge stir to the WTC standings as they rose to the 3rd spot. With a set of home test matches, the Lankans are in a very comfortable position. India is hence looking to strengthen their position with prior wins before they visit Australia for the BGT, which might be a seemingly tough series for them ahead of the WTC final. India is eyeing their third consecutive entry into the WTC finals. India faced a huge setback in the second test at Kanpur, as the rain affected the course of the game severely. The first day started off with rain and later due to lack of light they had to call off stumps early, while the next day was totally washed off by rain. 



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 However, Day 3 was when rain was not the major affecting factor, as due to the wet outfield play was prohibited, however, a sunny day began the game on Day 4. Bangladesh began with 107/3 which was their score at the end of Day 1, as Bumrah and Ashwin picked early wickets which reduced the Bangladeshi cricketers to a timid score of 233, despite Mominul Haque?s stunning 100, as he remained not out till the end of the innings. With Siraj, Ashwin, Jadeja and Akash Deep picked wickets each, as Bumrah also picked 3 wickets, which restricted the Indians to a post-lunch session. From the post-tea session, India started on a note as if they had come to bat in a T20 game, as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yashasvi_Jaiswal">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a> and the Indian skipper Rohit came into bat. Sharma went off to a flyer with a pile of 6s, and Gill and Jaiswal took the innings further after the skipper got dismissed. 



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 Jaiswal and Gill scored quick runs, and the youngster made a well-made 72, after which Rishabh Pant was sent in instead of Virat Kohli. Kohli also batted well for his 47 and Rahul gave a finish to the Indian innings with his well-made 68, which looked more like a T20 innings. 



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IND vs BAN: After strong home test domination from Lankans, India is on the verge of a quick finish to a rain-affected test match at Kanpur|

IND vs BAN: After strong home test domination from Lankans, India is on the verge of a quick finish to a rain-affected test match at Kanpur

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IND vs BAN: The Indian team under new head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav are looking to great new dimensions for their side. After the World Cup triumph in 2024 under Rohit Sharma , India had to part ways with their most veteran cricketers in the shortest format of the game, as a result they are looking to rebuild their core team ahead of the next T20 World Cup, where India would enter as the defending champions. After the initial Sri Lanka T20I series which India dominated, they will now take on Bangladesh on their own land. The likes of big names like Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah are already absent from the side due to management of workload.



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 Let's take a look at India's Squad: Suryakumar Yadav [C], Abhishek Sharma, Rinku Singh, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Riyan Parag, NK Reddy, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Jitesh Sharma, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana and Mayank Yadav. 



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India have once again included the unstoppable Abhishek Sharma into the side as an opener, the left-handed batting genius scored a maiden hundred on international debut series and won every heart with his amazing shots. Alongside the rising youngster is the promising Sanju Samson who might be seen taking up the role of an opener in the absence of others, while he might also be seen in a wicket-keeping role.



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The tally will be led by the dynamic Suryakumar Yadav who might be the no.3 promoted batsman. Following the skipper , Riyan Parag might also be seen in a promoted role as he comes to bat in at no.4 and might also roll in a few oversaw with the ball. Indian world cup winner and T20 veteran Hardik Pandya might also be the next most obvious name on the list and the other all-rounder would be Shivam Dube as both are often seen as smashing finishers. When its finishing you can't let that one name slip your mind , yes its Rinku Singh who will end our tally of batters.



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The bowling deck might look different in the presence of new cricketers in Ravi Bishnoi and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varun_Chakravarthy">Varun Chakravarthy </a>, India's new spinning duo and also in the new and unlikely pace duo with Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana taking over.



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IND vs BAN: Team Indian Strongest Playing 11 for the First T20I

IND vs BAN: Team India's Strongest Playing 11 for the First T20I

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.

Can Delhi Capitals win IPL 2025? KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

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India Cricket Team players are back to the domestic circuit after the BCCI took serious steps, forcing all the players to play for their state. This comes after the indiscipline was reported from the Indian camp during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Following the guidelines by the BCCI, big Indian players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and others are all set to take the field for their respective state teams in the upcoming two rounds of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 
Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on 23rd January. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will be playing for Delhi and Bengaluru, respectively, in the third round of the tournament, which will begin on 30th January. 
With big stars all set to play in Ranji Trophy 2024-25, let's take a look at when Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant played in the domestic cricket last: 
<h2>When did Virat Kohli last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Virat Kohli's last appearance in the Ranji Trophy came in November 2012 for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. The batter didn't have a great outing with the bat as he scored 14 &amp; 43 in two innings of a match. This didn't help Delhi's cause as they went on to lose the game by by six wickets. 
<h2>When did RIshabh Pant last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Rishabh Pant, who will be playing for Delhi in the upcoming match, last played for Delhi in the 2017/18 season's final. He was a leader of the team in that game and had a decent outing with the bat. He scored 21 &amp; 32 in that game, but that wasn't enough as Delhi went on to lose the game by nine wickets. 
<h2>When did Rohit Sharma last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Rohit Sharma featured last time in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai against Uttar Pradesh in November 2015. He played a magnificent innings for his team as he slammed a magnificent 113-run knock at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. His innings helped the team draw the game. 
<h2>When did Shubman Gill last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Shubman Gill has been a regular feature in the Ranji Trophy. He last played for Punjab in the quarterfinals against Madhya Pradesh in 2022. The batter didn't have a great outing with the bat as he managed scores of 9 &amp; 19 as MP beat Punjab by 10 wickets. He will be seen in action on 23rd January at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
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Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Virat Kohli's last appearance in the Ranji Trophy came in November 2012 for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill: Check when big Indian players played the last domestic match

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IND vs ENG 1st Dream11 Prediction: The wait is over, and Indian fans will be able to see their team in action. Team India will lock horns with Englandi n the first of five T20Is. The clash will begin at 7 PM IST on January 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams are equipped with world-class players that will spice up the challenge.
The fight will be between the top order on both sides. Suryakumar Yadav will have the responsibility to get the best out of Indian players. They are coming off a series win over South Africa and looked great. England will also try hard to get the winning momentum and prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Details
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<li>Series: England tour of India 2025</li>
<li>Match: India vs England, 1st T20I</li>
<li>Date: January 22 (Wednesday)</li>
<li>Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata</li>
<li>Timing: 7 PM IST</li>
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IND vs ENG 1st T20I Pitch Report
The surface at Eden Gardens is great for the batting side. It is a flat deck where one can chase down totals. The highest IPL chase was recorded at this venue in 2024. There will be some help for the slow bowlers as well, but shorter boundaries will be very hard to avoid if you are a bowling team.
IND vs ENG: Weather Report
The weather forecast predicts clear weather with some clouds on Wednesday evening with a 24° C temperature and a 12 km/h average wind speed.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head T20I
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<li>Total Matches: 24</li>
<li>India: 13</li>
<li>England: 11</li>
<li>No Result: 0</li>
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IND vs ENG 1st T20I Live Streaming Details
Star Sports will broadcast the first T20I between India and England live on TV. Fans can also watch the first game live online on the Disney plus Hotstar app or website.
IND vs ENG Possible XIs 
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarty, Arshdeep Singh 
England: Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
IND vs ENG: Dream11 Team
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<li>Wicket-keepers: Phil Salt (Vice Captain), Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler</li>
<li>Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ben Duckett</li>
<li>All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Jamie Overton</li>
<li>Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarty</li>
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**These predictions are made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick the best set of players to do well.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-player-battles-to-watch-out-for-in-the-first-ind-vs-eng-t20-at-the-eden-gardens/">3 Player Battles to Watch out for in the first IND vs ENG T20 at the Eden Gardens</a>

The first IND vs ENG T20I Dream11 Prediction gives you all the updates stats and tips.

The first IND vs ENG T20I will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday at 7 PM IST.

IND vs ENG 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Grand League Team, Probable XI, Dream11 Team, Pitch Preview & More

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on February 19, with 15 exciting ODIs spread across three weeks. The tournament will feature eight top teams, divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Each group will play a round-robin format, where every team faces the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will then progress to the semi-finals.
Matches will be played in Pakistan and the UAE. Dubai hosting some of the biggest fixtures, including the highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match on February 23. The tournament will culminate with two semi-finals on March 4 and March 5, followed by the grand final on March 9. 

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
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<th>Date</th>
<th>Match Details</th>
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<td>Feb 19, Wed</td>
<td>Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 20, Thu</td>
<td>Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 21, Fri</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 22, Sat</td>
<td>Australia vs England, 4th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 23, Sun</td>
<td>Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 24, Mon</td>
<td>Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 25, Tue</td>
<td>Australia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 26, Wed</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 27, Thu</td>
<td>Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 28, Fri</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Mar 01, Sat</td>
<td>South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Mar 02, Sun</td>
<td>New Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Mar 04, Tue</td>
<td>1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2)</td>
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<td>Mar 05, Wed</td>
<td>2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2)</td>
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<td>Mar 09, Sun</td>
<td>Final</td>
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule PDF download. Download PDF with group-stage matches, semi-finals, and the grand final. Get all the details for the February 19 - March 9 tournament!