<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=IND+vs+ENG" rel="nofollow">IND vs ENG </a>3rd Test: Day 2 Stumps, England at 207/2 &amp; India at 445/10, Ben Duckett Scored 133* runs | India vs England 3rd Test 2024 Live:?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=India" rel="nofollow">India </a>is playing the third test match against England at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Indian Team started the third test match well as they scored 445 runs on the scoreboard in their first inning however, England also showed good temperament and played decent cricket.



By the end of Day 2, the Indian Team scored 445 runs and was able to get two wickets of England, which they might done better. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Mohd.+Siraj" rel="nofollow">Mohd. Siraj</a> and Ravichandran Ashwin took one wicket each however, the Indian team will be thinking of getting a couple of wickets on Day 2 in the first season but it is not going to be easy for them.



England played superb cricket on Day 2 especially with the bat as they scored 207 runs on the scoreboard with a loss of only two wickets in 35 overs. England failed to perform well with the ball as the Indian Team scored 445 runs but they showed their Bazball on the batting-friendly wicket of Rajkot as the English opener <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Ben+Duckett" rel="nofollow">Ben Duckett</a> scored 133 runs in 118 balls.



<figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper">
https://twitter.com/BCCI/status/1758456933269299456
</div></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG 3rd Test Day 2 Match Summary:</h2>



Indian Team scored 326 runs on Day 1 of the third test match in Rajkot but they failed to make partnerships on Day 2 therefore India got all out by scoring just 445 runs. Ravindra Jadeja scored 112 runs in 225 balls with nine fours and two sixes whereas Dhruv Jurel and Ravichandran Ashwin scored 46 and 37 runs, respectively in India's first inning.



From England's bowling department, Mark Wood took four wickets whereas Rehan Ahmed took two wickets. James Anderson, Tom Hartley and Joe Root took one wicket each in India's first inning at Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. England bowled well on day 2 which is why they stopped the Indian Team under 450 runs.



England batted fantastically in their first inning in Rajkot as they scored 207 runs on the scoreboard with a loss of two wickets in 35 overs. England showed the Indian Team their well-known batting style called bazball in Rajkot and they will be looking to continue the same on Day 3 however, it will be quite difficult for them to play aggressive cricket on the spin-friendly wicket.



Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett started the inning but Crawley got out by scoring just 15 runs whereas Ben Duckett continuously played aggressive cricket and put Indian bowlers under pressure. Ben Duckett and Ollie Pope made a decent partnership of 93 runs for the second wicket as Pope scored 39 runs in 55 balls however Duckett is still on the crease at 133 runs.



You May Like This:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pakistan-national-cricket-team-schedule-2024-upcoming-t20is-odis-and-test-matches-pakistan-cricket-schedule-fixtures/" rel="nofollow">?Pakistan National Cricket Team Schedule 2024, Upcoming T20Is, ODIs and Test Matches | Pakistan Cricket Schedule, Fixtures</a>



For More, Check The<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> ICC's Official Site</a>

IND vs ENG 3rd Test: Day 2 Stumps, England at 207/2 &amp; India at 445/10, Ben Duckett Scored 133* runs | India vs England 3rd Test 2024 Live

ind-vs-eng-3rd-test-day-2-stumps-england-at-207-2-india-at-445-10-ben-duckett-scored-133-runs-india-vs-england-3rd-test-2024-live

IND vs ENG: India captain Rohit Sharma was once again at his hilarious in the press conference. The senior opener gave a thrashing reply to England batter Ben Duckett for his comments ahead of the fifth Test against<a href="https://www.ecb.co.uk" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.ecb.co.uk"> England</a>.?



India will be taking on England in the last match of the series from 7th March. The match will take place at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala. The IND vs ENG series stay 3-1 in favour of India and they would want to win the last game as well.&nbsp;



One of the main reasons why India is dominating in the ongoing IND vs ENG game is Yashasvi Jaiswal. He has been terrific with the bat in the ongoing series and has piled up over 600 runs. The opener has batted aggressively and has smashed two double tons as well.&nbsp;



Recently England opener Ben Duckett was asked about Yashasvi Jaiswal and he said that the India batter took inspiration from Bazball and that?s why he has played aggressively in the IND vs ENG series. Duckett claimed that England?s aggressive approach has affected India too.?



Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-eng-5th-test-hpca-dharmshala-rain-prediction-weather-forecast-for-india-vs-england-test-and-pitch-report-england-tour-of-india-2024/" data-type="post" data-id="127474">IND vs ENG 5th Test: HPCA Dharmshala Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast for India vs England Test And Pitch Report | England tour of India 2024</a>



Just ahead of the fifth IND vs ENG game, Rohit Sharma was asked in the press conference about Ben Duckett?s comment. The India skipper came up with a savage reply, saying that the England batter probably hadn?t seen Rishabh Pant batting.&nbsp;



"There was a guy called Rishabh Pant in our team, probably Ben Duckett hasn't seen him play,?&nbsp;Rohit Sharma stated.



Rishabh Pant ever since making his debut for India in Tests has changed the dynamics of the cricket. He bats with an aggressive mindset and has won India many games. For last one year he has been out of action due to the accident he met with and will be returning soon.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs ENG: India playing 11 for the 5th Test against England prediction</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/02/India-vs-England-2nd-test.jpg" alt="IND vs ENG 3rd Test Playing11, Dream11 Prediction, India vs England Dream11 Team, Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium Pitch Report, India Playing11 | England tour of India 2024" class="wp-image-126194" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: BCCI</figcaption></figure>



Here?s India playing 11 for the 5th Test against England prediction



Rohit Sharma (c)? Yashasvi Jaiswal? Shubman Gill? Devdutt Padikkal? Ravindra Jadeja? Sarfaraz Khan? Dhruv Jurel (wk)? Ravichandran Ashwin? Jasprit Bumrah? Akash Deep? Mohammed Siraj?

IND vs ENG: ?There was a guy called Rishabh Pant? - Rohit Sharma thrashing reply to Ben Duckett on his comments

ind-vs-eng-there-was-a-guy-called-rishabh-pant-rohit-sharma-thrashing-reply-to-ben-duckett-on-his-comments

Harsha Bhogle is famously known as the "Voice of cricket." He has always given blunt remarks in the betterment of cricket and is a respected commentator and journalist in the cricket world. The 63-year-old has come up with his test team of the year, what he thinks is the best set of the players or performers in 2024.
He has picked up several performers from different teams while some big names missed the feature in his team. His team has most players from England and India, with a count of three, and one each from Sri Lanka, South Africa, New Zealand, and Pakistan. Interestingly, he didn't pick any Australians in the squad.
<h2>Harsha Bhogle picks Jasprit Bumrah as the captain of his "Test Team of the Year 2024"</h2>
There have been many great individual performances throughout the year. Bhogle chose two dynamic left-handers to open the innings for his team. He picked up England's Ben Duckett, who has scored 1100 runs, and picked up Yashasvi Jaiswal as his partner. Jaiswal has been impressive in 2024.
The Indian opener has scored a total of 1332 runs in 27 innings at an excellent average of 52. He scored two double centuries as well. Jaiswal will be in action in the upcoming Boxing Day Test against Australia and can add more runs to his tally.
In an interaction with Cricbuzz, Bhogle said, "Yashasvi Jaiswal did everything that was asked of him as an opener, so he is my first pick in the Test Team of 2024. I have picked Ben Duckett because of the runs he has scored across the world." The 63-year-old picked Kane Williamson and Joe Root at nos. 3 and 4.
Williamson has scored 1013 runs at 59.58, while Root is the leading scorer in 2024. He has scored 1556 runs with six centuries and five half-centuries in 31 innings. Bhogle picked star English batters Harry Brook (1100 runs at 55). He also picked Sri Lanka's Kamindu Mendis at no. 6, who has scored 1049 runs at an incredible average of 75 with five hundreds.
For wicketkeeper, he chose Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan and picked Ravindra Jadeja at no. 8. Jadeja has 44 wickets and 500 runs in 11 Tests this year. Interestingly, he didn't pick any full-time captain to lead his side. He picked Jasprit Bumrah to lead his team. Bumrah has 62 wickets in 12 tests. The other bowlers are Gus Atkinson (52 wickets in 11 Tests) and Kagiso Rabada (32 wickets in 7 matches).
Harsha Bhogle's Test Team of 2024: Ben Duckett, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kane Williamson, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Kamindu Mendis, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah (c), Gus Atkinson, Kagiso Rabada

Harsha Bhogle leaves out Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma while picking his Test Team of the Year 2024. Images, he picked three Indians.

No Rohit or Virat; Harsha Bhogle reveals Test Team of the Year; picks this Indian star as captain

no-rohit-or-virat-harsha-bhogle-reveals-test-team-of-the-year-picks-this-indian-star-as-captain

It has been a great year for India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, as he has been at the top of his game and has proved it in all three formats. The ace pacer played a big role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, winning the Player of the Tournament award. Bumrah has taken the most wickets in 2024 across all three formats.
But his best came in the red-ball cricket, where he has taken most wickets in 2024. That is why Cricket Australia (CA) has honored him and picked him as the captain of the Test XI of 2024. Interestingly, CA has not picked Pat Cummins and has picked Bumrah to lead the team.
CA has picked three English players, two each from Australia, India, and New Zealand, and a player each from South Africa and Sri Lanka. Apart from Bumrah, the Indian opener Yashavi Jaiswal also features in the exclusive Best Test XI by Cricket Australia.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah picked as captain to lead Best Test XI of 2024 by Cricket Australia</h2>
Indian ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah led India in the first game of the ongoing BGT series in Perth and played a crucial role in winning. Hence, CA has picked Bumrah to lead this exclusive Test XI. The 31-year-old has taken 71 wickets in just 13 games at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.16, with five fifers.
Jaiswal and Ben Duckett have been picked to open the innings. Both left-handers had a tremendous year. Jaiswal has scored 1478 runs and is the second-highest scorer in 2024, while Duckett has scored 1149 and is below Jaiswal at three for this year. Former English captain Joe Root, who is leading the run scoring chart with 1556 runs in 17 tests, is picked to bat at no. 3.
<h2>Harry Brook to lead the middle-order batting in the Best Test XI by Cricket Australia</h2>
The middle order is filled with some exceptional performers. Harry Brook, who was the No. 1 ranked test batter, has scored 1100 runs this year in just 12 games with four centuries, including a triple hundred, and is at No. 4. He is followed by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, who has 984 runs in 12 tests.
At no. 6, Sri Lanka's emerging star Kamindu Mendis, who became one of the fastest to reach 1000 test runs. Mendis has scored 1049 runs in just nine tests, with five centuries and three half-centuries. Australia's Alex Carey is picked as the wicketkeeper, who has scored 440 runs in nine tests.
Bumrah will lead the team. The other two pacers are England's Gus Atkinson and New Zealand's Matt Henry. Atkinson has taken 52 wickets in 11 tests, while Henry has taken 48 wickets in nine tests. South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is the only spinner in the team, who has 35 wickets in seven tests.
Cricket Australia's Best Test XI of 2024: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Harry Brook, Kamindu Mendis, Alex Carey (wk), Matt Henry, Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Keshav Maharaj
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mitchell-starc-ruled-out-of-sydney-test-australian-coach-makes-a-big-revelation-ahead-of-5th-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Starc ruled out of Sydney Test? Australian coach makes a big revelation ahead of 5th Test</a>

Cricket Australia announced the Best Test XI of 2024, picking two Indian players. Jasprit Bumrah has been picked as the captain of the team.

Cummins dropped as Jasprit Bumrah to lead as Cricket Australia released Best Test XI of 2024

cummins-dropped-as-jasprit-bumrah-to-lead-as-cricket-australia-released-best-test-xi-of-2024

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The match between the teams is taking place at the Newlands in Cape Town. 
Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament. His effort came during the 4th over of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape when he plucked a stunner to remove Tom Abell and put his team at the top. 
Corbin Bosch bowled a delivery that was was short and was angled in. Abell looked to pull it and got a massive top-edge on the pull. Dewald Brevis, who was at deep square, seemed to have lost it in the sun and with the kind of impression he gave, it looked ball would land safely. 
The ball was going beyond him, but Dewald Brevis stretched his right hand over him and grabbed it out of thin air. He came up with the superman type effort and flew to take a blinder and send the batter packing: 
You can seen the video at the end of the article: 
Dewald Brevis notably has made a habit of picking stunners in the league. He picked a sensational catch in the last match against JSK and now came up witn another effort. He complimented his bowlers, who came up with the magical effort with the ball and made mockery of opposition. 
Corbin Bosch was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians Cape Town. The all-rounder picked four wickets with the ball while Kagiso Rabada picked two scalps. Based on their collective effort with the ball, they bundled out Sunrisers Eastern Cape for just 107 runs. 
Mumbai Indians Cape Town would be confident of chasing the target and gain important points in the league. Dewald Brevis would be eager to get some runs under his belt and help his team win the game and put one step in the playoffs of the SA20 2025.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-men-s-odi-team-of-the-year-icc-odi-team-of-the-year-2024-announced/#google_vignette">ICC MEN'S ODI TEAM OF THE YEAR | ICC ODI Team of The Year 2024 Announced</a>
<h2>Watch: Dewald Brevis takes a stunner to remove Tom Abell </h2>

Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament.

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025

watch-dewald-brevis-turns-into-superman-as-he-takes-a-stunner-in-sa20-2025-

Rajasthan Royals, one of the most iconic franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has unveiled its new jersey for the upcoming season. Rajasthan Royal new jersey show the rajasthan's rich heritage and the spirit of in diversity.
This new jersey was Designed by the of the college students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Jodhpur, this year’s rajasthan royal want that jersey was designed in home ground by the young talent and celebrating the cultural legacy of Rajasthan.
The design of the jersey draws inspiration from the intricate motifs found inside the Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) at Chittorgarh which show the history of rajasthan.
This historic tower, a testament to the valor and unity of the Rajput forces led by King Rana Kumbha, symbolizes the spirit of “Unity in Diversity” – a value deeply resonant with the ethos of Rajasthan Royals.
The jersey’s design reflects this legacy, blending traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic to create a striking representation of pride and heritage.
Jake Lush McCrum, CEO of Rajasthan Royals, said: “We’re deeply invested in developing talent, whether on or off the field. It gives us such pleasure in this instance to be able to use our platform to show off the skills of these gifted designers in Rajasthan. The creative minds at NIFT Jodhpur have come up with a fantastic design that is etched deep in the history of Rajasthan while giving it a contemporary touch.”
The Director of NIFT Jodhpur, Prof. G. Hari Shankar Prasad, expressed their excitement on being involved with the project “It has been an honor to work on a project that represents Rajasthan’s heritage and to see our work come to life on such a grand platform. We wish our students' get as grand a stage as possible, and this initiative by the Royals has provided just that. This will encourage all our present and hopefully budding design students a lot.”
Fan's of Rajasthan Royals will buy jersey from online store it is available for pre order in there official website - <a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop">https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop</a>. 
This new jersey of Rajasthan Royals show the world its strong leadership and deep-rooted cultural connection, that showcase the unique entity of Rajasthan Royals in IPL season 2025.

Rajasthan Royals Unveil The Matchday Jersey For The Upcoming IPL Season 2025 | New Jersey Of Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals unveil the Matchday Jersey for the Upcoming IPL Season.
Designed by students of NIFT Jodhpur, the jersey celebrates Rajasthan’s rich heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity.

Rajasthan Royals released its new jersey design for ipl 2025.

rajasthan-royals-unveil-the-matchday-jersey-for-the-upcoming-ipl-season-2025-new-jersey-of-rajasthan-royals

Test cricket is the pinanncale of this sport and it is certainly the hardest format of the game. It takes a lot to perform and deliver consistently for a long time. Every run in Test cricket is very important, and not many players can play consistently. This article is also related to a similar stat where we will talk about some batters who had a tremendous test career.
In this article we will talk about players with 10,000 runs. Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in Test cricket. But do you know who is the fastest batter to reach 10,000 test runs in history? Below, we will talk about the top five batters on this elite list.
<h2 style="text-align: left;">List of Top Five fastest batters to reach 10,000 runs in Test Cricket</h2>
<table class="ds-w-full ds-table ds-table-xs ds-table-auto ds-overflow-scroll ds-scrollbar-hide" style="width: 71.3305%; height: 120px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;">
<thead class="ds-bg-fill-content-alternate ds-text-left">
<tr class="" style="height: 20px;">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Player</div>
</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Nation</div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Mat</div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper" style="text-align: center;">Inns</div>
</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody class="">
<tr class="" style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">Brian Lara</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">West Indies</div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;">111</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">195</td>
</tr>
<tr class="" style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Sachin Tendulkar</div>
</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">India</div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;">122</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">195</td>
</tr>
<tr class="" style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">Kumar Sangakkara</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Sri Lanka</div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;">115</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">195</td>
</tr>
<tr class="" style="height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Ricky Ponting</div>
</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Australia</div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;">118</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px;">196</td>
</tr>
<tr class="" style="height: 20px;">
<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Steve Smith</div>
</td>
<td style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">
<div class="ds-popper-wrapper">Australia</div>
</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">115</td>
<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 17.3444%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">205</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
5. Steve Smith (AUS)
Steve Smith is one of the best test batters that the game has seen in the last decade or so. He started his career as a leg-spinner and batted at no. 8 in his first game. But here, he is among the greatest of all time. Smith recently reached the 10,000-run mark in the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle in his 205th innings. He has scored 10,038* runs in 205 innings at an average of almost 56 with 34 centuries and 42 half-centuries.
4. Ricky Ponting (AUS)
Former Australian captain was the best captain that the game has seen. He retired with four ICC trophies. Ponting also retired with the second-most runs in test cricket, and he is the fourth-fastest overall, having done it in 196 innings. Ponting played 168 tests between 1995 and 2012 and scored 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85. He scored 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries with a best of 257.
3. Kumar Sangakkara (SL)
Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara was an underrated batter, but his numbers are certainly mind-boggling. He retired with the most runs and centuries for Sri Lanka in international cricket. The Southpaw also holds the record for the second-most test double hundreds (11) after Sir Don Bradman (12). Sangakkara reached 10,000 test runs in his 195th innings. He played 134 tests and scored 12,400 runs at an average of 57.40 and the best of 319. The Southpaw scored 38 centuries and 52 half-centuries in total.
2. Sachin Tendulkar (IND)
The legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar is the second-fastest batter overall. Sachin retired with the most runs, centuries, half-centuries, and matches in test cricket history. That tells something about his longevity. Sachin played 200 tests and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78 and a best of 248 not out. He scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries and reached 10,000 runs in his 195th test innings.
1. Brian Lara (WI)
Brian Lara was one of the best batters that West Indies produced in this game. The left-hander holds the record for the highest test individual score and is the only batter to cross the 370-run mark twice in an innings. Lara reached 10,000 test runs in the 195th innings. Overall, he scored 11953 runs in 131 tests at an average of 52.88, with 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-changes-india-should-make-to-win-the-fourth-ind-vs-eng-t20i-against-england-in-pune/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 Changes India should make to win the fourth IND vs ENG T20I against England in Pune</a>

Sachin Tendulkar is the fastest Indian batter to reach 10,000 Test runs.

Steve Smith surpasses Rahul Dravid to become the fifth-fastest batter to reach 10,000 Test runs.

Fastest Batters to Reach 10,000 Runs in Test Cricket

fastest-batters-to-reach-10-000-runs-in-test-cricket

WPL 2025: The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 is set to bring an electrifying season of cricket, with matches scheduled from February 14 to March 15 across four venues. Organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), this will be the third edition of the tournament, which has quickly become the most prestigious T20 league for women cricketers worldwide.
<img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202412/image_430x256_675ee534af990.jpg" alt="">
The tournament starts with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Gujarat Giants (GG) at the brand-new BCA Stadium in Vadodara. The city will host the first six matches before the tournament moves to Bengaluru, where cricket fans will witness their home team RCB in action at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The excitement then shifts to Lucknow, marking the city’s debut as a WPL venue, before concluding in Mumbai, where the Eliminator and Final will take place at the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI) Stadium.
This year’s WPL follows a single round-robin format, with each team facing the others once in the league stage. The table-topper directly qualifies for the final, while the second—and third-placed teams battle it out in the Eliminator on March 13 for a spot in the final. This system ensures intense competition, as every match will be crucial in deciding the ultimate champion.  
With an action-packed schedule, the WPL 2025 is expected to showcase high-quality performances from some of the world's best cricketers. The league has played a significant role in elevating women’s cricket, providing a platform for young Indian talents to compete alongside international stars. The upcoming season is set to continue that tradition with edge-of-the-seat action and memorable moments.  
<h2>Teams in WOMEN's PREMIER LEAGUE 2025</h2>
1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)   2. Mumbai Indians (MI) 3. UP Warriorz (UPW) 4. Gujarat Giants (GG) 5. Delhi Capitals (DC)
<h2>Tournament Format  </h2>
- League Stage: Each team plays against the other four teams once.   - Playoffs:     - The team finishing first in the points table directly qualifies for the final.     - The teams finishing second and third compete in the Eliminator.   - The winner of the Eliminator advances to the final.
<h2><a href="https://hindi.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Womens-Premier-League-Schedule.pdf" title="WPL 2025 Full Schedule" target="_blank" rel="noopener">WPL 2025 Full Schedule  </a></h2>
To Download the Full Schedule PDF- <a href="https://hindi.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Womens-Premier-League-Schedule.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CLICK HERE</a>
<h3>Vadodara</h3>
Feb 14: Gujarat Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru   Feb 15: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals   Feb 16: Gujarat Giants vs UP Warriorz   Feb 17: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru   Feb 18: Gujarat Giants vs Mumbai Indians   Feb 19: UP Warriorz vs Delhi Capitals  
<h3>Bengaluru</h3>
Feb 21: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Mumbai Indians Feb 22: Delhi Capitals vs UP Warriorz Feb 24: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs UP Warriorz Feb 25: Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Giants Feb 26: Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz Feb 27: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Giants Feb 28: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians March 1: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals
<h3>Lucknow</h3>
March 3: UP Warriorz vs Gujarat Giants March 6: UP Warriorz vs Mumbai Indians March 7: Gujarat Giants vs Delhi Capitals March 8: UP Warriorz vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
<h3>Mumbai (CCI Stadium)</h3>
March 10: Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Giants   March 11: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru   March 13: Eliminator   March 15: Final
SOURCE- <a href="https://www.wplt20.com/schedule-fixtures-results">WPL Official Website</a>

The Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 runs from February 14 to March 15 across four cities, featuring five teams in a round-robin format, culminating in an Eliminator and Final in Mumbai.

WPL 2025, India’s premier women’s T20 league, features thrilling matches in four cities. The league culminates in playoffs and a grand final.

WPL 2025 Schedule, Teams and Fixture, Venues  and Points Table | Women's Premier League 2025

wpl-2025-schedule-teams-and-fixture-venues-and-points-table-women-s-premier-league-2025

After winning the first two matches, Team India came down to the floor as England hammered the hosts by 26 runs in the third game in Rajkot to keep their hopes alive in the ongoing five-match T20I series. India are still leading with a 2-1 margin, with two more games to play.
The fourth match will be played at MCA Stadium in Pune on January 31. If India win that game, they will also win the series as well. But it won't be easy, as England came with proper plans against Indian batters and executed them perfectly. So what should India do to win the fourth match? Here we will talk about three changes that India can make for the fourth T20I.
<h2>IND vs ENG: 3 Changes India should make to win the fourth T20I against England in Pune</h2>
1. Bring in Specialist batter
India have made sure that they are going with depth in the batting in all three games, which is why they have picked up 3-4 all-rounders in the team. Because of limited overs, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, or Abhishek Sharma have not been able to bowl their full quota of four overs.
Axar and Sundar are even batting way down the order, which is not coming in use for India. That is where, India should bring in a specialist batter, or they can pick Shivam Dube in place of Sundar. He can play useful cameos for the team.
2. Bring in Arshdeep Singh
As seen in the last two games, Indian spinners have taken wickets in the middle order, but it is the lower order, or tailenders, who are scoring crucial runs for England, which have made a big impact. Though Hardik is doing a great job of containing the batters, India need wickets.
That is where India made the wrong decision of dropping Arshdeep Singh in the third game. He gives early wickets and also takes wickets in death overs. So, India can drop one extra spinner and bring in Arshdeep Singh for the fourth game.
3. Change in the batting order
Having a lot of batting options can also become a headache sometimes. That is what it looks like that India are having at the moment. No doubt, England seamers are bowling well, according to the plans. But India can try out some out-of-the-box things to force England to change their plans.
India can send someone as pinch-hitters as India used Dube and Axar a few times in the T20 World Cup 2024. Samson and Suryakumar are not scoring runs, and India can look to do changes in the batting order.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/jasprit-bumrah-wins-sir-garfield-sobers-award-2024-here-s-the-complete-list-of-indians-to-win-this-prestigious-award/">Jasprit Bumrah wins Sir Garfield Sobers Award 2024: Here's the complete list of Indians to win this prestigious Award</a>

The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be played at MCA Stadium in Pune on January 31.

The fourth T20I between India and England will take place at MCA Stadium in Pune on January 31.