IND vs ENG, 1st Test: India and England are all set to lock horns against each other in a five-match Test series. It will be a home series for the Men in Blue, and the Rohit Sharma-led team will be looking to continue their dominance against the Three Lions in home test matches. On the other hand, the British would be looking to avenge their previous 3-1 series defeat in 2021 against the hosts in the subcontinent.



Ever since Brendon Mccullum was brought in as the head coach of the England test team in 2022, the Three Lions have not been defeated in any home or away test series, as they have won four series and drawn three test series under the guidance of the former New Zealand Wicket Keeper Batsman. It would be interesting to see how England?s Bazball works in the tricky Indian spin conditions.



The first test match of the five-match Test series will be played at Hyderabad?s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium from the 25th of January to the 29th of January. After the first match, Visakhapatnam will play host to the second test match between the two teams between February 2 and 6, and the third test match will be played in the city of Rajkot between February 15 and 19. The final two test matches of the series will take place in Ranchi (February 23?27) and Dharamshala (7 March?11 March).



Talking about the visitor?s playing 11 for the first test match against the Men in Blue, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are expected to open the innings against the hosts. Both of them don?t have a good record against India, and they would like to change that in the five-match series against the hosts.



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Vice-Captain Ollie Pope is expected to bat at number three. Just like the openers, Pope doesn't have a good record against India either, so he would like to improve his performance and help his side win the five-match test series. The former skipper of the English team, Joe Root, will occupy the number four position in the batting order. He?s the most experienced and the best batter of the Britishers against India, as he has an outstanding average of 50.10 in India, and he would be looking to trouble the Men in Blue bowlers and guide the youngster with his experience against the hosts. He can chip in with his part-time off-spin bowling as well, so India would have to watch out for Joe Root.



The Three Lions skipper and All-Rounder Ben Stokes will come in to bat at number five after Joe Root. Stokes and Brendon Maccullum have dramatically turned this England squad into one that is extremely difficult to beat because of their Bazball approach and the success it has achieved. But the real test of Bazball begins in the five-match series against India, so it remains to be seen for how long the Three Lions remain undefeated in a test series.



Jonny Bairstow is likely to take the wicket, keeping gloves against the Indians, but the option of playing Ben Foakes is available for the English management as well. If Jonny Bairstow plays, then he will bat at number six.



Talking about the bowling, Jack Leach and young spinner Rehan Ahmed are surely expected to play, but considering the flat nature of the Hyderabad pitch, the Britishers won?t shy away from the prospect of fielding three seamers in the playing 11 for the first match.? If three seamers do end up playing, then the trio of James Anderson, Mark Wood, and Ollie Robinson are expected to complete the bowling department of the British. Experienced fast bowler James Anderson would be the leader of the Three Lions bowling unit.



England's probable playing XI in the first Test against India:



Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow / Ben Foakes (WK), Jack Leach, Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, Ollie Robinson, and Mark Wood



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">England?s Test squad against India </h3>



Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Dan Lawrence, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Shoaib Bashir, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, and Mark Wood



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IND vs ENG, 1st Test: England's Expected Playing 11 against India | India vs England 1st Test Match

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India vs England: Two heavyweights in cricket, India and England, are all set to lock horns against each other in a five-match test series starting tomorrow. The first test will be played at Hyderabad?s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, and the match will start at 9:30 AM IST. India have not lost a single test series at home in the last decade, and they will be looking to continue their home dominance against the Ben Stokes-led Three Lions. This article will provide: India vs England 1st Test Dream 11 Team, Head-to-Head Stats, Expected Playing 11, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast



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England remain the last team to beat India in a test series, as they defeated the hosts 2-1 in 2012, and this time around, the visitors, with their newly adopted Bazball approach, would be looking to end the home dominance of the Men in Blue in challenging spin conditions. Since Brendon Mccullum took over as head coach of England's test squad in 2022, the Three Lions have not lost a home or away test series, winning four and drawing three. It would be intriguing to watch how England's Bazball performs in tough Indian spin conditions.



Down below is the main content: India vs England 1st Test Dream 11 Team, Head-to-Head Stats, Expected Playing 11, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-information">Match Information</h3>



Tour: England?s tour of India



Match: England vs India, 1st Test Match



Date: January 25, 2024



Day and Time: Thursday, 9:30 am IST



Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-vs-england-head-to-head-records">India vs England: Head-to-Head Records</h3>



Whenever England and India face each other on the field in the longest format of the game, the matches have been nothing short of exciting. But according to statistics, England has dominated the men in blue in Test cricket. A total of 131 Test matches have been played between both teams, in which England has won 50 matches and India has won only 31 matches, while 50 matches have been drawn.



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<li>Total Match Played: 131</li>



<li>England Won: 50</li>



<li>India Won: 31</li>



<li>Draws: 50</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rajiv-gandhi-international-stadium-pitch-report">Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report</h3>



Hyderabad?s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has not hosted a lot of test matches since its inception, as only a total of five international test matches have been played at this venue, and the Men in Blue have won four of those matches. The pitch of this stadium is not expected to spin from day 1, and the surface will start favoring the spinners from days 2 and 3 onward. The Seamers will be expected to take advantage of the reverse swing on offer when the ball gets old. We might see a complete five-day test match in India after a really long time.



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One can watch the 1st Test match between India and England on the Sports 18 network on television, and the match will also be broadcasted on the Jio Cinema app and website for free.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="weather-report">Weather Report</h3>



The weather in Hyderabad is expected to be rainfall-free throughout the entire duration of the first test match between India and England. The fans will get the chance to enjoy all five days of the game without any problems. The temperature is expected to be around 25 degrees Celsius in the morning, while a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius is predicted in the afternoon period with a wind speed of 11km/h.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-vs-england-playing-11-expected">India vs England: Playing 11 (Expected)</h3>



India: Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, KS Bharat (WK), Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah (VC), and Mohammed Siraj.



England (confirmed playing 11): Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (VC), Joe Root, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Ben Foakes, Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, and Mark Wood.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="dream-11-fantasy-team-no-1-for-ind-vs-eng">Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 for IND vs ENG</h3>



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<li>Wicket Keepers: KL Rahul and Jonny Bairstow.</li>



<li>Batters: Ben Stokes, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.</li>



<li>All Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.</li>



<li>Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Ollie Robinson.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="dream-11-fantasy-team-no-2-for-ind-vs-eng">Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 for IND vs ENG</h3>



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<li>Wicket Keepers: KL Rahul and Jonny Bairstow.</li>



<li>Batters: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rohit Sharma, Ben Stokes, and Shubman Gill.</li>



<li>All Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, and Joe Root.</li>



<li>Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj.</li>
</ul>



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Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Rohit Sharma and Joe Root



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India vs England 1st Test Dream 11 Team, Head-to-Head Stats, Playing 11, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report and Weather Forecast

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IND vs ENG: India and England are gearing up to take on each other for the second test match in the five-match Test Series at Visakhapatnam?s Dr. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Scheduled from February 2nd to February 6th, the match will kick off at 9:30 a.m. IST. The series currently tilts in England's favor after their comeback victory in the first test, which allowed them to secure a 1-0 lead.



In the initial encounter, England showcased a dominant Bazball approach, particularly excelling in the sweep and reverse sweep shots, which proved challenging for the Indian spin bowling unit. Despite India's early control in the first two days, Ollie Pope's outstanding performance (196 runs) and debutant Tom Hartley's impressive figures (7-62) turned the tide in favor of the Three Lions, ultimately leading to their triumph under the leadership of Ben Stokes.



The Indian team, captained by Rohit Sharma, is undoubtedly disappointed with their first-test performance and aims to retaliate in the second match at Visakhapatnam. Eager to bounce back and level the series, the Men in Blue are focused on overcoming the challenges posed by England's batting prowess and strengthening their strategy against the sweep shots that caused trouble in the initial encounter.



Talking about the visitor?s playing 11 for the second test match against the Men in Blue, Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett are expected to open the innings against the hosts. Both of them performed really well in the first test match as they executed their bazball approach against the Indian bowling unit to perfection as both of them got involved in multiple 50-run partnerships in both innings of the first match,, which frustrated the Indians even more. The wicket of Vizag is expected to provide a lot of assistance to the spinners, so the openers need to execute their plans successfully if they want to get their team off to a good start in the second test.



The middle order will consist of Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Ben Stokes, Ben Foakes, and Jonny Bairstow. All of them played crucial roles in England?s victory in the first Test match. Skipper Ben Stokes played the role of a lone warrior in the first inning with an inning of 70 runs, which allowed the visitors to score 246 runs in their first inning.



Ollie Pope played the best inning of his life as he scored 196 runs in the second inning and just proved why he is rated so highly by the English management. Pope got good support from Ben Foakes and Rehan Ahmed, as the 26-year-old made full use of the sweep and reverse sweep shots and completely toyed with India?s spin advantage.



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Jonny Bairstow was pretty decent with his knock of 37 runs in the first inning, but he managed to score just 10 runs in the second inning, so he would like to score some more runs in the second test match.



Joe Root wasn?t able to do a lot with the bat, but he flourished with the ball in hand as he picked up a four-run haul in the first inning and provided ample support to Rehan Ahmed and Tom Hartley.



The likes of Tom Hartley, Rehan Ahmed, Shoib Bashir, and James Anderson are expected to complete the bowling unit of the Three Lions. Tom Hartley had a horrible outing in the first inning as he picked up just 2 wickets and gave away 131 runs in 25 overs, but he showed his best in the second inning as he picked up a seven-wicket haul with figures of 7-62 next to his name?the third-best bowling figures by the bowler of an opposition team on his Test debut in India.



Shoib Bashir is likely to make his debut in the second test, as Jack Leach will miss out due to a knee injury he suffered in the first game while fielding. Rehan Ahmed looked pretty decent with the ball as he dismissed two batsmen, but he would like to bowl a little more economically in the Vizag test match.



Mark Wood played the role of the sole pacer for the Three Lions in the first test match against India at Hyderabad. But there are doubts regarding his participation in the second test match. Wood prefers to bowl short-pitched balls and does not prefer bowling with the new ball, so forcing the spinners to open the bowling with the new ball and bowling bouncers all the time on Indian spinning tracks is not a good option.



In the first test match, even though he was quite economical with the ball, he failed to pick up a single wicket in both innings. The English management might just replace Mark Wood with James Anderson, as the 41-year-old has the ability to do wonders with the ball on Indian spinning tracks, and he can trouble the Indian batters in the second test match.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">England's probable playing XI in the second Test against India</h3>



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Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (WK), Shoib Bashir, Rehan Ahmed, James Anderson, and Tom Hartley.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">England?s squad against India for the five-match test series:</h3>



Ben Stokes (captain), Rehan Ahmed, Dan Lawrence, James Anderson, Gus Atkinson, Jonny Bairstow (wicketkeeper), Shoaib Bashir, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ben Foakes, Tom Hartley, Jack Leach, Ollie Pope, Ollie Robinson, Joe Root, and Mark Wood.



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IND vs ENG: England expected Playing 11 in second Test against India | India vs England 2nd Test

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Ben Stokes led England Cricket Team have announced their playing 11 for the upcoming fourth test against India. The fourth test will be played tomorrow at MS Dhoni?s home ground in Ranchi, and Day 1 will commence at 9:30 IST. The Three Lions have opted to make two changes, as they have bolstered their spin bowling with the inclusion of youngster Shoaib Bashir, and Mark Wood has been replaced by seamer Ollie Robinson.?



No reason has been revealed behind the decision to replace Wood with Robinson, but it?s believed that Wood has been rested, keeping in mind the workload he has carried throughout the five-match series against India and his presence in the Ashes against Australia as well.



Young spinner Shoaib Bashir has replaced leggie Rehan Ahmed for the fourth test against India. Bashir made his Test debut in the Vizag Test against India, and he returned with figures of 3-138 and 1-58 in that game. He was later replaced by Mark Wood for the third test.?



The decision to opt for Shoaib Bashir over Leg Spinner Rehan Ahmed reflect?s the visitors impression of Ranchi?s pitch being described as "interestin? one by skipper Ben Stokes, who believes that the surface will be a fast-moving spin friendly game.



The fourth test against India will be Ollie Robinson?s 20th, and his selection in the playing 11 shows the faith the England management has in his abilities. Despite picking up 76 wickets at a decent average of 22.21, he has constantly faced issues with his fitness and his ability to bowl multiple long spells across the full duration of a test match, at a consistent pace. He has worked hard on fitness over the last nine months, and the Ranchi test will be an opportunity for him to become a regular in England?s test playing 11.



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Robinson will be partnering veteran James Anderson, who everyone thought would make way for Robinson keeping in mind his workload, but the 41 year old has retained his place for the fourth test match. Anderson has picked up six scalps at an average of 35.83 on this tour of India.



The Ranchi test promises to be a really exciting one, as England will be looking to bounce back in the series following their defeat in the previous test match at Rajkot, while the hosts will be aiming to seal the series with a win in Ranchi.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">England?s playing 11 for the fourth test</h3>



Ben Duckett, Zak Crawley, Joe Root, Ollie Pope, Ben Stokes (C), Jonny Bairstow, Ben Foakes (WK), Ollie Robinson, Tom Hartley, Shoaib Bashir and James Anderson.



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England announce their official playing 11 for the Ranchi test against India

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ENG vs SL 3rd Test: After the sounding victories in the first two test matches, England will be keen to whitewash the visitors Sri Lanka in the 3rd Test. The last test of the series is set to be played at the iconic Kennington Oval, London, and here are the Strongest Playing11s, Full Squads, Date and Time, Venue, and More Details on ENG vs SL 3rd Test.



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England, at home, are almost as strong as a rock. India and Australia drew the series there in England but Sri Lanka have not been even close to put pressure on the home team in this entire series. 



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England's vision will be clear for the third and the last Test, and that would be to close the deal with a 3-0 scoreline. Just prior to the home season of the test series, England were last on the WTC points table but now, with five consecutive wins, they are in the 4th rank in the WTC standings. 



Sri Lanka will look to salvage some pride by finishing the series on a positive note. Entering as underdogs, they have yet to defy that expectation. The historic setting of The Oval adds significance to the occasion, with its distinctive pitch conditions potentially playing a crucial role in determining the final outcome.



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Below are the Strongest Playing11s, Full Squads, Date and Time, Venue, and More Details on ENG vs SL 3rd Test:



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Series: Sri Lanka Tour of England 2024



Match: ENG vs SL 3rd Test



Date: 06-Sept-2024 to 10-Sept-2024



Venue: Kennington Oval, London



Time (IST): 03:30 PM



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England Squad: Dan Lawrence, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook (vc), Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone, Josh Hull, Shoaib Bashir, Mathew Pots, Jordan Cox



Sri Lanka Squad: Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka (wk), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake, Vishwa Fernando, Kasun Rajitha, Nisala Tharaka, Jeffrey Vandersay, Ramesh Mendis, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="eng-vs-sl-3rd-test-playing-11-s">ENG vs SL 3rd Test Playing11s</h2>



England's Playing11 (announced): Dan Lawrence, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope (c), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Olly Stone, Josh Hull, Shoaib Bashir.



Sri Lanka's Playing11 (Probable): Dimuth Karunaratne, Pathum Nissanka, Nishan Madushka (wk), Angelo Mathews, Dinesh Chandimal, Dhananjaya de Silva (c), Kamindu Mendis, Prabath Jayasuriya, Asitha Fernando, Lahiru Kumara, Milan Priyanath Rathnayake



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ENG vs SL 3rd Test: Strongest Playing11s, Full Squads, Date and Time, Venue and More Details

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Prithvi Shaw did not find any takers as the Mumbai batter went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Prithvi, who had a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the auction, was released by Delhi Capitals but he did not attract any bids from the ten franchises.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that Prithvi Shaw is misunderstood in many ways but needed a 'jolt' in the form of the IPL 2025 Auction snub. Shaw has been part of the Delhi franchise since returning as the U-19 World Cup winning captain in 2018 and was bought for 1.2 Crores. Ahead of the 2022 auction, the Mumbai batter was retained by DC for Rs. 7.5 Crore but the past few seasons hasn't been great for the 25-year-old.
Speaking to Sports Today, Jindal said that Shaw is a great kid but needed a jolt to get up from his slumber. The DC co-owner feels that Shaw needs to work hard, get back the love of the game and get disciplined. Jindal ended by saying he hopes the Mumbai batter can return back to his best form
Delhi has backed Prithvi Shaw a lot. DC had hoped that he is a powerplay player and would hit 6 boundaries in one over. And he did that too. He hit Shivam Mavi for 6 fours in an over. He had a lot of potential and DC backed him to the hilt. We always thought that if Shaw manages to score, we will win. And we gave him a lot of chances," Kaif told on Jio Cinema.

Prithvi got a lot of chances and teams have now finally moved on, and it is a matter of embarrassment that he did not get a bid for Rs 75 lakh. Maybe now, he finally goes back to basics. Someone like Sarfaraz Khan got into the national team by scoring lots and lots of runs," he concluded.
In the 79 matches he has played, Shaw has scored 1892 runs at an average of 23.95 and a strike-rate of 147.47. He also scored 14 fifties during this time.
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Prithvi shaw is just 25 and has lot of cricket left inside him ,the thing he need that to focus on his fitness and batting weakness. 
If the things goes well, not the next year but shaw will probably get chance to play in IPL this year too,if any team needs replacement for player ,he might be a good to get that place.

Prithvi Shaw Can Might Have Chance To Play IPL this Year ? | TATA IPL 2025

Prithvi Shaw After a successful start of his career getting set back and set back ,but the things is not over yet , Prithvi can be have to focus his fitness,the improved fitness can solve many things for him.

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The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Match 14 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on Tuesday, January 21.
MI Emirates got off to a strong start when they were asked to bat first, with openers Muhammad Waseem (38) and Kusal Perera making a strong stand at the top. The Sri Lankan Perera was the first to leave for 23 soon before the powerplay ended, following a 42-run partnership between the two players. Tom Banton entered, and he and Waseem made sure the MI Emirates maintained the run rate.
Banton was out for nine around the halfway point of the innings, while Waseem was out for 38 shortly after. Kieron Pollard replaced skipper Nicholas Pooran, but the seasoned right-hander struggled to get going and was eventually sent out for five by Ali Khan. With just over 6 overs remaining, the score was at 102/4.
Following Dan Mousley's dismissal for six, Romario Shepherd joined his skipper for the innings' last stretch. Jason Holder made a solid 49, but Pooran, who was hitting it cleanly, was almost at his half-century before he fell.
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Shepherd was given more attention in the last few overs as a result. In order to end with an undefeated 38 from 13 deliveries, the powerful right-hander then moved through the gears and hammered three maximums and four boundaries. After slowing down for a few overs in the middle, the MI Emirates eventually reached 186/6.

In second inning with openers Kyle Mayers and Andries Gous attacking the MI Emirates bowlers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a fast start. Before Dan Mousley ran him out with a brilliant bit of fielding, Mayers, who hit three sixes, scored 22 off 14 deliveries.
 
The MI Emirates seized control after that, finishing a 39-run partnership in the fourth over in second inning.
Following Joe Clarke's dismissal by Akeal Hosein for three, Romario Shepherd took out Michael-Kyle Pepper for five and Alishan Sharafu for four. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were 56/4 at the conclusion of a thrilling Powerplay.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were further put under pressure after Waqar Salamkheil dismissed Laurie Evans for seven and Zahoor Khan caught Gous in the deep for thirty-four. Hopes of a recovery were raised when Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were called to the middle and embarked on a half-century stand.
But Narine was caught at cover for 13 in the 18th over, and David Willey was dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the 19th. The MI Emirates won easily, and Russell, who was still undefeated at 37 from 23 deliveries, was unable to lead his team across the finish line.

players like Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran, the MI Emirates were able to close the gap on the top team to just two points.
Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd each took two wickets to thwart the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' chase, while four of the MI Emirates' bowlers were in excellent form that evening.
In the whole match Romario Shepherd was the centre of attraction for the crowd with his bowling and batting, although the show was lasser but effective for MI Emirates to build pressure on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs
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MI Emirates 186/6 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 49, Romario Shepherd 38 not out, Muhammad Waseem 38, Jason Holder 2 for 38, Ali Khan 2 for 58)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 37 not out, Andries Gous 34, Romario Shepherd 2/14, Alzarri Joseph 2/33, Waqar Salamkheil 1/13)

Player of the Match: Romario Shepherd

MI Emirates Beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Pooran And Shepherd Shines

In ILT 2025 mi Emirates beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs ,in this match Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran SHines with bat,where Shepherd done a good bowling too.

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Romario Shepherd representing MI Emirates (MIE) Shepherd inning against pacer Ali Khan, hitting 6,4,4,6,6 to help his side to 186/6. He eventually finished with 38 off just 13 deliveries, with four fours and three sixes punctuating his innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be delighted to know that their latest recruit, Romario Shepherd, has smashed 26 off the final five deliveries of the final over against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International T20 (ILT20) in Abu Dhabi on January 21 (Tuesday).

With MI Emirates batting first, Shepherd entered the scene with his team in need of a strong finish. Facing Ali Khan in the last over, the hard-hitting all-rounder smashed an astonishing 26 runs off the final five balls. His innings was a clinic in clean, fearless striking:
The buzz around Romario Shepherd’s IPL prospects has intensified following his stellar performance. With RCB already eyeing impactful players for IPL 2025, Shepherd’s display of brute force and death-over mastery aligns perfectly with the team’s needs. His ability to turn games around in a matter of deliveries makes him a prime contender for the upcoming season.
Shepherd Could be X factor for RCB for lifting the IPL trophy With his batting and bowling and finishing the game at end. 

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Although, earlier Shepherd have some good records in ipl while playing with other team like MUMBAI INDIANS, LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS and HYDERABAD too.
RCB secured his services in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction for his base price of INR 1.5 crore.

RCB's Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries against Abu dhabi Knight Riders

Romario Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries in ILT against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders,while shepherd performance pump the MI Emirates to victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

RCB's Shepherd Hits 26 Runs In Last 5 Deliveries Against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.