<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) pacer Harshit Rana has been fined 25% of his match fees for his aggressive send-off to the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Mayank Agarwal. The <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com/">IPL 2024</a> match between the teams took place at Eden Gardens on Saturday (23rd March).&nbsp;</p>



<p>Harshit Rana was the main reason why Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious in the game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The fast bowler produced a sensational last over and defended 13 runs to make sure that his team won the game.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The game saw the sensational competition between bat and ball and tempers flared up as well. Harshit Rana was the main reason behind that too. He hogged the headlines with his antics after he dismissed Mayank Agarwal in the match.&nbsp;<br></p>



<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2024-players-with-most-runs-and-most-wickets-24-march-updated-after-kkr-vs-srh-full-orange-cap-and-purple-cap-player-rankings-1-10/" data-type="post" data-id="128381">IPL 2024: Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (24 March) Updated After KKR vs SRH | Full Orange Cap and Purple Cap Player Rankings 1 ? 10</a></p>



<p>After Harshit Rana removed Mayank Agarwal, he gave a fiery look to the batter and gave him a 'flying kiss' send-off. That erupted the crowd. However, the pacer has now been fined for his antics by the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Harshit Rana committed two Level 1 offences under Article 2.5 of IPL's Code of Conduct. He has been fined 10 per cent and 50 per cent of his match fees for his two offences. The charges were applied by the match referee, whose decision is final and binding in case of Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Shreyas Iyer in awe of Harshit Rana&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer was in awe of Harshit Rana?s last over in the match against SRH. He said that although the pacer was nervous he had full belief in his pacer. Speaking at the post-match presentation, he stated:&nbsp;</p>



<p><em>?To be honest, in the last over I thought anything could happen. They needed 13 runs and we probably didn't have the most experienced bowler bowling at that particular time. This is the time when he could become a hero. That's what I told him. 'Back yourself. No matter what happens in this situation, we're going to back you.'"</em></p>



<p>KKR will be next seen in action then they will take on RCB.&nbsp;</p>

IPL 2024: Harshit Rana penalised for his aggressive send-off to Mayank Agarwal in KKR vs SRH game

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<p><strong>KKR vs SRH Qualifier 1:</strong> It's time for the most interesting phase of the 2024 Tata Indian Premier League - The Playoffs and the playoffs phase will be kicking off from today as the top two teams of the points table - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will take on each other in Qualifier one at Ahmedabad?s Narendra Modi Stadium and both the teams will be looking to book their tickets for the final of IPL 2024.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#harshit-rana-vs-heinrich-klassen">Harshit Rana vs Heinrich Klassen</a></div><div class=""><a href="#pat-cummins-vs-sunil-narine">Pat Cummins vs Sunil Narine</a></div><div class=""><a href="#varun-chakaravarthy-vs-travis-head">Varun Chakaravarthy vs Travis Head</a></div></div></nav></div>



<p>The Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Shreyas Iyer have been the most consistent team of the league phase and their points tally in the overall standings clearly shows that. Finishing at the top of the table with 20 points, the Kolkata-based team had a three-point advantage over the second-ranked SRH with 17 points.</p>



<p>KKR?s Sunil Narine is having the best IPL season of his career and he has played the role of both batting and bowling to perfection while the middle-order batters and the lower-order batters have contributed immensely with the bat as they have capitalized on the start provided by the opening duo of Narine and Phil Salt and ended the innings on a positive note.</p>



<p>In terms of the bowling unit, the Knight Riders are one of the best teams. Three of their bowlers - Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana and Sunil Narine are part of the top 15 highest wicket-takers of IPL 2024 and this just goes to show how lethal their bowling unit has been this year.</p>



<p>The two concerns for the two-time IPL winners ahead of the playoffs will be the departure of opener and wicketkeeper-batsman Phil Salt and the poor form of speedster Mitchell Starc. While Rahmanullah Gurbaz will be filling the void of Phil Salt at the top of the order, Starc doesn't have any proper replacement and considering the high amount of money KKR spent on him, he will have to pull his socks up and give his best in the playoffs phase and help Kolkata lift their third IPL trophy.</p>



<p>If the Knight Riders have a solid bowling unit, then the Sunrisers Hyderabad have the best batting unit of IPL 2024. In their final league game against the Punjab Kings, the Pat Cummins-led team chased down the target of 215 runs pretty easily. Abhishek Sharma single-handedly turned the game in the favor of his team with an outstanding knock of 66 runs in just 28 deliveries and the KKR bowlers need to bowl intelligently against the batting unit of SRH if they want to have the upper hand. At Stadiums which have a completely flat wicket, Hyderabad?s opening duo of Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have the potential of killing the game off in the powerplay itself and they have done it on more than one occasion this year.</p>



<p>The Hyderabad-based team?s bowling has not been at its usual best but they have bowled well in the last few matches. T Natarajan has been Hyderabad?s best bowler this year and he has received an ample amount of support from the duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Captain Pat Cummins.</p>



<p><strong>Ahead of the KKR vs SRH Qualifier one game, let's take a look at three key player battles:</strong></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="harshit-rana-vs-heinrich-klassen"><strong>Harshit Rana vs Heinrich Klassen</strong></h3>



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<p>In their initial league stage encounter against KKR, the Sunrisers Hyderabad needed seven runs in five deliveries and Hyderabad was cruising to an easy victory thanks to the superb inning of Heinrich Klassen. However, Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler Harshit Rana had some other ideas.</p>



<p>The young pacer dismissed Klaasen and gave away just two runs in his five deliveries which turned out to be the turning point and Harshit?s final over heroics allowed the Shreyas Iyer-led team to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat against SRH.</p>



<p>Harshit and Klaasen will once again be up against each other in Qualifier One and Rana will be high on confidence after his heroics in their previous meeting the young seamer will be looking to stop the SRH wicketkeeper batter again while the 32-year-old South African will be seeking revenge.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pat-cummins-vs-sunil-narine"><strong>Pat Cummins vs Sunil Narine</strong></h3>



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<p>The ability of Pat Cummins to bowl accurate bouncers might be Sunrisers Hyderabad?s best possible bet against Sunil Narine who is having an excellent IPL season with the bat as an opener.</p>



<p>Narine, who got run out for four runs in the previous meeting of the two sides earlier this season will be looking to toy with the SRH bowling unit.</p>



<p>If Bhuvneshwar Kumar is unable to dismiss Narine in the initial overs of the first qualifier, then Cummins will have to bring himself into the attack to keep the dangerous Narine quiet. A really interesting battle between the two players awaits as the top two battle it out against each other to secure their spot in the final.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="varun-chakaravarthy-vs-travis-head"><strong>Varun Chakaravarthy vs Travis Head</strong></h3>



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<p>Travis Head has been the best batter for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the current edition of IPL while Varun Chakaravarthy has been KKR?s most successful bowler this year.</p>



<p>Head is known to have a weakness against spinners and KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer won't waste a lot of time to bring on Chakaravarthy against Head.</p>



<p>How well Head picks the mystery spin of Varun Chakaravarthy will be a thing to watch and this battle will potentially decide which team gets a chance to book their ticket for the IPL 2024 final.</p>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">CHECK: </mark></strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kkr-vs-srh-qualifier-1-dream11-prediction-match-preview-live-streaming-details-pitch-toss-and-weather-report/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kkr-vs-srh-qualifier-1-dream11-prediction-match-preview-live-streaming-details-pitch-toss-and-weather-report/">KKR vs SRH Qualifier-1 Dream11 Prediction: Match Preview, Live Streaming Details, Pitch, Toss and Weather Report</a></p>

KKR vs SRH THREE-PLAYER BATTLES to Watch out for from today's QUALIFIER-1 of TATA IPL 2024

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<p><strong>IPL 2024 Stats:</strong> Kolkata Knight Riders are the Champions of TATA IPL 2024! The bowling excellence of KKR amid the batting assault in the IPL 2024 was sturdy and capable of defying any damage. This post reads IPL 2024 Stats, Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Most Sixes, Most Fours, and many more.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#tata-ipl-2024-stats">TATA IPL 2024 Stats</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#orange-cap-and-most-runs-list-top-10">Orange Cap and Most Runs List (TOP 10)</a></li><li class=""><a href="#purple-cap-and-most-wickets-list-top-10">Purple Cap and Most Wickets List (TOP 10)</a></li><li class=""><a href="#most-sixes-in-ipl-2024">Most Sixes in IPL 2024</a></li><li class=""><a href="#most-fours-in-ipl-2024">Most Fours in IPL 2024</a></li><li class=""><a href="#best-batting-average-in-ipl-2024">Best Batting Average in IPL 2024</a></li><li class=""><a href="#best-batting-strike-rate-in-ipl-2024">Best Batting Strike Rate in IPL 2024</a></li><li class=""><a href="#best-bowling-economy-in-ipl-2024">Best Bowling Economy in IPL 2024</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<p>To be honest, the rule of Impact Player has made the life hell for the bowlers and this reflects from the fact that the top wicket taker in the season of 74 matches has taken just 24 wickets. The Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium was the only venue where the bowler were getting some respect and all the other venues were batting paradise.</p>



<p>This year, we saw more of the team performances rather just individuals. When we look at RCB, Virat Kohli was leading from the front with Faf du Plessis. Patidar and Will Jacks were able to continue the momentum in the middle overs, and Green and Karthik played proper finisher's role. Alongside, their bowling was too good in the second half of the season where they made 1% chance to qualify to 100%. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/RCB-IPL-2024-1024x683.jpg" alt="Who Will Win IPL 2024? A Simple Breakdown" class="wp-image-134306" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: IPLT20</figcaption></figure>



<p>CSK got Ruturaj and Ravindra at the top, Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube exploded in the middle overs and MS Dhoni with Jadeja gave big thrust in the latter end of the innings. Tushar Deshpandey took the responsibility after Pathirana got injured and Fiz left for national duty. </p>



<p>Mumbai Indians had a bad season where they screwed up in both the departments. Some day, they bat like the best team of the tournament and the other day, they fall like ninepins. Their bowling wasn't convinsing this season apart from Bumrah.</p>



<p>And what to say about Kolkata Knight Riders. They were the best in each department, be it batting or bowling or fielding, they were top notch and this is how you win the tournament. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt opening assault and then the two Iyers moving the game forward and Rinku, Russell and Ramandeep's finishing abilities made their batting one of the best in the tournament, if not the best.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-KKR-1024x683.jpg" alt="IPL 2024 Final Awards List [KKR vs SRH]: 20 Cr Winner Prize Money, Orange Cap Winner, Purple Cap, Emerging Player, MVP, Runner-Up Prize" class="wp-image-134620" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: IPLT20</figcaption></figure>



<p>They have found a gem in form of Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana and they used them in the best way possible. Mitchell Starc was out of touch in the first half of the tournament but he returned to his best as the tournament headed to the playoffs.</p>



<p>Now, let's check IPL 2024 Stats, Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Most Sixes, Most Fours, and more stats of the season:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="tata-ipl-2024-stats"><strong>TATA IPL 2024 Stats</strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="orange-cap-and-most-runs-list-top-10"><strong>Orange Cap and Most Runs List (TOP 10)</strong></h3>



<p>VIRAT KOHLI remained the orange cap holder even his team got eliminated in the Eliminator round. He played 15 matches and scored 741 runs with a strike rate of 154+ and average of 61. He was leading the batting of RCB throughout the season and had a main hand in the qualification of RCB into the playoffs.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>POS</th><th>PLAYER</th><th>MAT</th><th>INNS</th><th>RUNS</th><th>HS</th><th>AVG</th><th>SR</th><th>4S</th><th>6S</th></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>741</td><td>113*</td><td>61.75</td><td>154.69</td><td>62</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>583</td><td>108*</td><td>53.00</td><td>141.16</td><td>58</td><td>18</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>16</td><td>14</td><td>573</td><td>84*</td><td>52.09</td><td>149.21</td><td>40</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>567</td><td>102</td><td>40.50</td><td>191.55</td><td>64</td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>16</td><td>15</td><td>531</td><td>86</td><td>48.27</td><td>153.46</td><td>48</td><td>24</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sai Sudharsan</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>527</td><td>103</td><td>47.91</td><td>141.28</td><td>48</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>K L Rahul</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>520</td><td>82</td><td>37.14</td><td>136.12</td><td>45</td><td>19</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>499</td><td>75</td><td>62.38</td><td>178.21</td><td>35</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>488</td><td>109</td><td>34.86</td><td>180.74</td><td>50</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>484</td><td>75*</td><td>32.27</td><td>204.21</td><td>36</td><td>42</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="purple-cap-and-most-wickets-list-top-10"><strong>Purple Cap and Most Wickets List (TOP 10)</strong></h3>



<p>HARSHAL PATEL of PBKS is the Purple Cap holder in the TATA IPL 2024. He was slightly off-colour at the starting of the tournament but when he got his rythem, he just kept taking wickets and ended up with 24 wickets in 14 games with 49 overs bowled. He was exceptional in the death overs as he has always been.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>POS</th><th>PLAYER</th><th>MAT</th><th>INNS</th><th>OV</th><th>RUNS</th><th>WKTS</th><th>AVG</th><th>ECON</th><th>SR</th><th>4W</th><th>5W</th></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Harshal Patel</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>49.0</td><td>477</td><td>24</td><td>19.87</td><td>9.73</td><td>12.25</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Varun Chakaravarthy</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>50.0</td><td>402</td><td>21</td><td>19.14</td><td>8.04</td><td>14.28</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Jasprit Bumrah</td><td>13</td><td>13</td><td>51.5</td><td>336</td><td>20</td><td>16.80</td><td>6.48</td><td>15.55</td><td>0</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>T Natarajan</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>51.2</td><td>465</td><td>19</td><td>24.47</td><td>9.05</td><td>16.21</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Harshit Rana</td><td>13</td><td>11</td><td>42.1</td><td>383</td><td>19</td><td>20.15</td><td>9.08</td><td>13.31</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Avesh Khan</td><td>16</td><td>15</td><td>54.5</td><td>526</td><td>19</td><td>27.68</td><td>9.59</td><td>17.31</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Arshdeep Singh</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>50.2</td><td>505</td><td>19</td><td>26.57</td><td>10.03</td><td>15.89</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Andre Russell</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>29.2</td><td>295</td><td>19</td><td>15.52</td><td>10.05</td><td>9.26</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Pat Cummins</td><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>61.0</td><td>566</td><td>18</td><td>31.44</td><td>9.27</td><td>20.33</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Yuzvendra Chahal</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>58.0</td><td>546</td><td>18</td><td>30.33</td><td>9.41</td><td>19.33</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="most-sixes-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Most Sixes in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>kPOS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>Sixes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>484</td><td>42</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>741</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Heinrich Klaasen</td><td>16</td><td>15</td><td>479</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>499</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>573</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>488</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Rajat Patidar</td><td>15</td><td>13</td><td>395</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>567</td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Shivam Dube</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>396</td><td>28</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Jake Fraser-McGurk</td><td>9</td><td>9</td><td>330</td><td>28</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="most-fours-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Most Fours in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>Fours</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>567</td><td>64</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>741</td><td>62</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>583</td><td>58</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>435</td><td>54</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>488</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Philip Salt</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>435</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>531</td><td>48</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Sai Sudharsan</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>527</td><td>48</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Faf du Plessis</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>438</td><td>47</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>KL Rahul</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>520</td><td>45</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-batting-average-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Best Batting Average in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>AVG</th><th>Not Out</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>499</td><td>62.38</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>741</td><td>61.75</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Tristan Stubbs</td><td>14</td><td>13</td><td>378</td><td>54.00</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>14</td><td>11</td><td>161</td><td>53.67</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>583</td><td>53.00</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>573</td><td>52.09</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>531</td><td>48.27</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Sai Sudharsan</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>527</td><td>47.91</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Venkatesh Iyer</td><td>14</td><td>13</td><td>370</td><td>46.25</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Ravindra Jadeja</td><td>14</td><td>11</td><td>267</td><td>44.50</td><td>5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-batting-strike-rate-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Best Batting Strike Rate in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>AVG</th><th>Strike Rate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Romario Shepherd</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>57</td><td>28.50</td><td>271.43</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Jake Fraser-McGurk</td><td>9</td><td>9</td><td>330</td><td>36.67</td><td>234.04</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>14</td><td>11</td><td>161</td><td>53.67</td><td>220.55</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>484</td><td>32.27</td><td>204.22</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Ramandeep Singh</td><td>14</td><td>9</td><td>125</td><td>31.25</td><td>201.61</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>567</td><td>40.50</td><td>191.55</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Tristan Stubbs</td><td>14</td><td>13</td><td>378</td><td>54.00</td><td>190.91</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Dinesh Karthik</td><td>15</td><td>13</td><td>326</td><td>36.22</td><td>187.36</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Andre Russell</td><td>14</td><td>9</td><td>222</td><td>31.71</td><td>185.00</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Mahipal Lomror</td><td>10</td><td>10</td><td>125</td><td>15.62</td><td>183.82</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-bowling-economy-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Best Bowling Economy in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Overs</th><th>Innings</th><th>Wickets</th><th>Eco</th><th>Avg</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Shashank Singh</td><td>14</td><td>1.0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>5.00</td><td>5.00</td><td>6.00</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Nathan Ellis</td><td>1</td><td>4.0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>6.00</td><td>24.00</td><td>24.00</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Jasprit Bumrah</td><td>13</td><td>51.5</td><td>13</td><td>20</td><td>6.48</td><td>16.80</td><td>15.55</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Keshav Maharaj</td><td>2</td><td>6.0</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>6.50</td><td>19.50</td><td>18.00</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>14</td><td>55.0</td><td>14</td><td>17</td><td>6.69</td><td>21.65</td><td>19.41</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Mayank Yadav</td><td>4</td><td>12.1</td><td>4</td><td>7</td><td>6.98</td><td>12.14</td><td>10.43</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Liam Livingstone</td><td>7</td><td>12.0</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>7.00</td><td>28.00</td><td>24.00</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Mitchell Santner</td><td>3</td><td>9.0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>7.11</td><td>32.00</td><td>27.00</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Maheesh Theekshana</td><td>5</td><td>20.0</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>7.20</td><td>72.00</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>7.0</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>7.29</td><td>25.50</td><td>21.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2024-final-awards-list-kkr-vs-srh-20-cr-winner-prize-money-orange-cap-winner-purple-cap-emerging-player-mvp-runner-up-prize/">IPL 2024 Final Awards List [KKR vs SRH]: 20 Cr Winner Prize Money, Orange Cap Winner, Purple Cap, Emerging Player, MVP, Runner-Up Prize</a></strong></p>



<p>Read more IPL 2024 stats on <strong><a href="http://iplt20.com" data-type="link" data-id="iplt20.com">IPL Official Website</a></strong></p>

IPL 2024 Stats, Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Most Sixes, Most Fours, and More. Check Out Full TATA IPL 2024 Stats

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<p>It is time for the next international assignments for Team India. After winning the all-important ICC T20 World Cup 2024, they will now travel to <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-zim-t20i-schedule-full-squads-venues-timings-and-probable-playing-11s-india-tour-of-zimbabwe-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-zim-t20i-schedule-full-squads-venues-timings-and-probable-playing-11s-india-tour-of-zimbabwe-2024/">Zimbabwe T20Is</a>. This is a five-match T20I series which will start on July 6 (Saturday). This is a complete new side, which will be led by Shubman Gill. There are only three players who were part of the T20 World Cup 2024 winning side.</p>



<p>Arshdeep Singh, Sanju Samson, and Shivam Dube are those three players. However, because these three will be travelling first to India with the winning squad and then to Zimbabwe for the T20I series, As a result, the Indian selection committee has announced the replacements for the trio. The three names announced have two debutant for Zimbabwe T20Is.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">BCCI adds Harshit Rana, Sai Sudharsan and Jitesh Sharma for the first two games of the Zimbabwe T20Is</h2>



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<p>The three names which have been included are Harshit Rana, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Sudharsan" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sai_Sudharsan">Sai Sudharsan</a>, and Jitesh Sharma. Harshit will be the fast bowler, replacing Arshdeep. The right-arm pacer recently had a brilliant IPL 2024 with Kolkata Knight Riders, who won the title. Harshit bowled well throughout the tournament. Furthermore, India have replaced Jaiswal with another left-hander opener, Sudharsan.</p>



<p>Sai Sudharsan opened for Gujarat Titans. He scored 527 runs at an average and strike rate of 47.90 and 141.28, respectively. Adding to that, India looked at Samson as the first-choice keeper, along with Dhurv Jurel. But with Samson not available, India have picked up Jitesh Sharma, who has been part of the team for the last 12 months or so.</p>



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<p>Jitesh had an average IPL 2024 with the bat, but because he has experience playing at the international level, India have picked him to replace Samson in the first two games. Arshdeep, Samson, and Dube will join the team in the third T20I, which will be played on July 10.</p>



<p>All five matches will be played at Harare Sports Club, Harare. It is a great opportunity for all these youngsters. India will be looking to find the ideal replacements for <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-players-who-might-replace-virat-kohli-in-indias-t20i-squad/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-players-who-might-replace-virat-kohli-in-indias-t20i-squad/">Virat Kohli</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/who-is-next-captin-after-rohit-sharma/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/who-is-next-captin-after-rohit-sharma/">Rohit Sharma</a>, and Ravindra Jadeja, who have retried from T20Is. The next T20 World Cup is all set to take place in India in 2026, and some of these players will be part of that event.</p>



<p><strong>Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-opening-duo-india-in-zimbabwe-t20is/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-opening-duo-india-in-zimbabwe-t20is/"> 3 Opening Combinations India can try in Zimbabwe T20Is</a></strong></p>

BCCI names two debutants to replace Dube, Arshdeep and Samson for first two Zimbabwe T20Is

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<p><strong>IND vs ZIM</strong>: The five-match T20 series between <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-battles-to-in-ind-vs-zim/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-battles-to-in-ind-vs-zim/">India and Zimbabwe</a> is all set to get underway. The first game of the series will start on July 5 at the Harare Sports Club, Harare. It is the start of a new era, as none of the players who won the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 are part of this IND vs ZIM series.</p>



<p>Shubman Gill has been given the responsibility to lead his young side. There are 5?6 players who have never played a T20I for India before, and this is their maiden T20I cap. But will everyone get a chance? It will be a big question. In this article, we will talk about three Indian stars who might not get a game in the coming <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-zimbabwe-stars-for-ind-vs-zim-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-zimbabwe-stars-for-ind-vs-zim-series/">IND vs ZIM series</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Indian Players who might warm bench in the IND vs ZIM T20 Series</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Tushar Deshpande</h3>



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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tushar_Deshpande" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tushar_Deshpande">Tushar Deshpande</a> has gotten his maiden T20I call after a good performance in the IPL 2024. He took 17 wickets in 13 matches for the Chennai Super Kings. He showed how good he is with new and old balls. That's why he is part of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-zim-3-bowlers-to-watch-out-for-in-indias-tour-of-zimbabwe-who-can-be-assets-in-the-t20-world-cup-2026/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-zim-3-bowlers-to-watch-out-for-in-indias-tour-of-zimbabwe-who-can-be-assets-in-the-t20-world-cup-2026/">IND vs ZIM series</a>. But with Mukesh Kumar, Khaleel Ahmed, and Avesh Khan in the team, it looks difficult to get a game in the coming series.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Harshit Rana</h3>



<p>Harshit Rana has been added to the squad for the first two games. He has been added because three Indian stars are going to join the team after the first two games. Harshit is also someone, who had a brilliant IPL 2024 and was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders. The pacer took 19 wickets in 11 innings and was one of the leading wicket-takers in the tournament. But he might have to sit out in the presence of slightly more experienced bowlers.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Sai Sudharsan</h3>



<p>Sai Sudharsan has also been added because Yashasvi Jaiswal is not available for the first two games. The left-hander has been in great form and is a consistent scorer. He scored 527 runs in 12 innings for the Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2024. He showed that he has different gears which can be used in different situations. But he is the opener, and the team for the IND vs ZIM squad has Shubman Gill, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, and Yashasvi Jaiswal (for the last three games). So it won't be hard for him to make his way to the top.</p>



<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-zimbabwe-stars-for-ind-vs-zim-series/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-zimbabwe-stars-for-ind-vs-zim-series/">3 Zimbabwe Stars you should pick for your Dream11 Team for IND vs ZIM T20 Series</a></strong></p>

3 Indian Stars who might not get a game in five-match IND vs ZIM T20 Series

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<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-5-player-selections-and-drops-that-have-raised-controversies/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-5-player-selections-and-drops-that-have-raised-controversies/">IND vs SL</a>: The squad for the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka was announced on Thursday by the Indian Selection Committee. Rohit Sharma will be leading the ODI squad, while <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/">Suryakumar Yadav</a> is the new T20I captain. Shubman Gill is the vice captain for both sides. Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant are back for the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-odi-rankings-batting-bowling-and-allrounders-rankings-latest-updated-check-full-updated-odi-standings-on-july-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-odi-rankings-batting-bowling-and-allrounders-rankings-latest-updated-check-full-updated-odi-standings-on-july-2024/">ODI series</a>.</p>



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<p>There were a few unlucky players who were dropped from the tour: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Abhishek Sharma, Ravindra Jadeja, and Mukesh Kumar. Meanwhile, there were some new faces for the IND vs SL. Both squads have 15 players each, but not everyone will get a chance to play. Hence, we will talk about three players who might not get a single match on the coming <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-full-squad-announced-by-the-bcci-for-indias-tour-of-sri-lanka/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-full-squad-announced-by-the-bcci-for-indias-tour-of-sri-lanka/">IND vs SL tour.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SL: Three Players who might not get a chance to play a single match on the Sri Lanka tour</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Harshit Rana</h3>



<p>The Delhi-born pacer Harshit Rana has received his maiden ODI call for India. He was part of the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe but didn't play, and now he is selected for the IND vs SL ODI series. India already have Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, and then three spinners, and if Khaleel Ahmed is a backup pacer, we might not see Harshit playing a game in an ODI series. There are only three ODIs on the tour, and he might not get a game.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Khaleel Ahmed</h3>



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<p>The left-arm pacer made his comeback for India in the recently concluded Zimbabwe series. But he couldn't deliver it with the ball. But despite that, India have picked him for both the ODI and T20 series. However, with the pitches in Sri Lanka being helpful for the spinners, India might go with the bowling attack of Arshdeep, Siraj, and Hardik in T20Is. That's where it will be hard for Khaleel Ahmed to make it into the playing XI with only a limited matches to play.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyan_Parag" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riyan_Parag">Riyan Parag</a></h3>



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<p>The star all-rounder had a brilliant IPL 2024 with Rajasthan Royals, but he couldn't do well in his debut series. He had a pretty average start to his international career, but despite that, India have retained him and also picked him for the IND vs SL ODIs. But it will be difficult for him to get a game as India already have a packed middle order. In ODIs, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant are there, while in T20Is, Suryakumar, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/">Hardik</a>, Rinku, and Dube are there. That's where he might not get a game on this tour.</p>



<p><strong>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-as-t20i-captain/">3 Reasons why Hardik Pandya is a better choice than Suryakumar Yadav to be T20I captain</a></strong></p>

IND vs SL: 3 Players who might not play a single game on Sri Lanka tour

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<p><strong>IND vs SL:</strong> India has been in the buzz over their participation in the Champions Trophy, which is to be held in Pakistan. With several iconic players from the rival nation urging the BCCI and the Indian players to take part in the Champions Trophy in Karachi, there has not been any confirmation about the same from the BCCI. <br> <br>New India head coach, Gautam Gambhir, will be looking for a new appointment in the pace bowling department, especially when India?s leading World Cup wicket-taker, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammad Shami</a>, has been injured since he participated in the World Cup 2023, where he broke records with sizzling efforts. <br> <br>Shami?s participation is sceptical, while Gambhir has picked some fresh faces for the Sri Lanka tour, which will be the only series played under subcontinent conditions. Gambhir has picked four pacers: Mohd. Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, and youngster Harshit Rana.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Top 3 pace bowlers likely to be picked for the Champions Trophy</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#mohd-siraj">Mohd.Siraj </a></li><li class=""><a href="#arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</a></li><li class=""><a href="#harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="mohd-siraj">Mohd.Siraj </h3>



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<p>The Indian pacer was a part of India?s World Cup squads in both the ODI World Cup 2023 and the T20 World Cup 2024. Though Siraj was a big disappointment in the ODI World Cup in India, he was not included much in the XI in the USA T20 World Cup. <br> <br>Siraj was one of India?s finest pacers until last year, and despite his major drop in form, Gambhir would still look to test him and have his experience used in white-ball cricket at the Champions Trophy. </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="arshdeep-singh">Arshdeep Singh</h3>



<p>Arshdeep Singh was India?s highest wicket-taker in the T20 World Cup, where India emerged champions. Singh will also be the highlight under Gambhir for the ODI series, as he targets the next level. <br> <br>The lanky left-arm pacer is ideal for swinging the ball on both sides and is versatile with his bouncers as well as occasional yorkers, which leaves the Batters baffled. He can likely be placed as the top choice paired alongside Jasprit Bumrah. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-sl-rinku-singh-or-shivam-dube-who-will-be-the-most-likely-player-at-no-6-for-india-likely-all-rounder-gambhir-will-opt-for-in-the-sri-lanka-t20s/">IND vs SL: Rinku Singh or Shivam Dube: Who will be the most likely player at No. 6 for India? Likely all-rounder Gambhir will opt for in the Sri Lanka T20s</a></p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</h3>



<p>The KKR fame pacer had a splendid season with Knight Riders in IPL 2024; he was their highest wicket-taker among pacers, and in the very first international tour of Gambhir, he was picked by the Indian team. <br> <br>Rana has the pace that Gambhir often likes in limited-overs cricket, and if Shami India?s best 50-over bowler misses the Champions Trophy, the pacer is ideal to be his replacement if he can continue his prowess at the international level. Rana is a promising youngster and can be looked at as a future prospect for the Men in Blue alongside Arshdeep Singh.</p>



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IND vs SL: Which players will be Head Coach Gambhir?s top 3 choices to watch out for in the Sri Lanka tour to be picked in the Indian pace attack for the Champions Trophy?

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<p><strong>IND vs SL 2nd Odi</strong>: India?s tour of Sri Lanka has been the most exciting return of the Indian players to the format since the disappointing CWC final in 2023. T20 World Cup-winning skipper Rohit Sharma marked his return as the skipper of the Indian team and also an opener before the upcoming <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ICC_Champions_Trophy">Champions Trophy</a>. <br> <br>The first game witnessed the legendary Indian players suffer, as this proved that lack of game time often troubles you in the format. Other than Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who excelled with a 50+ score up the order, no other player stood firm for the team. </p>



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<p><br>Sharma, since being appointed as the ODI skipper, has tried to evolve the game standards of the format, as he has batted with a strike rate above 115 and has mostly scored quick runs in the powerplay. But in the 1st ODI, the Indian lineup collapsed after the fall of Rohit Sharma, as even the likes of great Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul all made 20s with a very marginal strike rate. <br> <br>Despite their slow rate of scoring runs, Dube took them very near to a victory; however, India lost a 14-ball, 1-run-needed game, as Rohit also criticised Arshdeep Singh?s selection of a poor approach for scoring just a single. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#likely-changes-gautam-gambhir-and-co-would-make-it-to-indias-starting-lineup">Likely Changes Gautam Gambhir and Co. would make it to India?s starting lineup</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</a></li><li class=""><a href="#harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</a></li><li class=""><a href="#rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="likely-changes-gautam-gambhir-and-co-would-make-it-to-indias-starting-lineup">Likely Changes Gautam Gambhir and Co. would make it to India?s starting lineup</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</h3>



<p>The last game at Colombo saw the Sri Lankan spinners, even the likes of skipper Asalanka, who is a part-time spinner, turn the course of the game. Though Dube was a sensational performer in the last ODI, as he picked wicket with the ball alongside scoring some vital runs towards the end of the innings, Riyan Parag might be considered over him for the 2nd ODI.<br> <br>This is because of the likely spin-favoring nature of the Lankan tracks. Parag, moreover, had already shown how good he is with the ball when tracks favor spin in the previous T20I series. Parag's, though young, can be handy and hence be preferred as a choice by Gambhir.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="harshit-rana">Harshit Rana </h3>



<p>With the likes of Parag being picked in place of all-rounder Dube, who likely replaced Hardik Pandya from the ODI squad, India will be left out with only two handy pacers?Siraj and Arshdeep. <br> <br>Here the ex-KKR mentor who has nurtured the young pacer Harshit Rana under him might look to have him in place of Washington Sundar, though that might reduce India?s batting depth. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="rishabh-pant">Rishabh Pant </h3>



<p>Pant was not picked for the first ODI, and hence the Delhi boy awaits his return to the ODIs. Pant has been India?s first-choice keeper-batsman in the shortest format of the game; however, with the likes of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KL_Rahul">KL Rahul</a>, who is quite promising in the longer white-ball format, it seems competitive for Pant to make his way into the side. Now with Hasaranga gone, his most likely threat in the Lankan side is also gone. </p>



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<p><br>The last game saw an experimental move of Sundar coming into bat at no. 4. This was as Gambhir wanted a left-right hand combination in the batting order. India lacks batters left-handed; hence, often Axar is also sent up the order; however, having the likes of Pant can give them a more promising and trustworthy batting force in the middle order. <br> <br>Pant, even if not picked as the keeper-batsman, might be included as a proper left-handed batter who can make the middle order firm.<br></p>



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IND vs SL 2nd Odi: With Wanindu Hasaranga now also ruled out due to injury, 3 likely changes Indian coach Gambhir will make to India?s playing XI in the 2nd Odi

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<p>The Indian Premier League, IPL has always been a dominating platform for batters as several players have had the best of the Indian batting tracks. Players like Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle, Rohit Sharma, ABD, Suryakumar and many more have emerged as winners for their teams on many occasions. <br><br>However, the T20 game is not completed without the most lethal bowlers, and India have produced many such. Not only to the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammad Shami</a> and Bhuveneshwar Kumar, several young or experienced domestic pacers have often come to the rising with their supreme calibre in pace bowling. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#lets-take-a-look-at-the-top-5-domestic-pace-bowlers">Let?s take a look at the Top 5 domestic pace bowlers: </a><ul><li class=""><a href="#5-thangarasu-natarajan">5. Thangarasu Natarajan</a></li><li class=""><a href="#4-avesh-khan">4. Avesh Khan</a></li><li class=""><a href="#3-harshit-rana">3. Harshit Rana </a></li><li class=""><a href="#2-harshal-patel">2. Harshal Patel </a></li><li class=""><a href="#1-tushar-deshpande">1. Tushar Deshpande</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="lets-take-a-look-at-the-top-5-domestic-pace-bowlers">Let?s take a look at the Top 5 domestic pace bowlers: </h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="5-thangarasu-natarajan">5. Thangarasu Natarajan</h3>



<p>The Tamil Nadu based left-arm pacer has been a part of the Sunrisers camp for quite some time and he has emerged as their team?s lead bowler. Bowling alongside greats like Bhuvi and now skipper Cummins, Natarajan has yet emerged to be their highest wicket-taker. <br><br>Though the left-armer has not played for India since 2021 any further for India, yet he remains one of IPL?s most reliable pacers, especially with his ability to excel in death overs. If released from the SRH, he will hold a special place in every team?s radar.  </p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="4-avesh-khan">4. Avesh Khan</h3>



<p>The Royals pacer played a full season in absence of Prasidh Krishna, and emerged as a top class bowling choice for the skipper with both the new ball and the death overs as well. Avesh has since then made to Indian team as well as he was also a part of the reserves team for India?s T20 World Cup campaign. <br><br>Avesh might not be among the players to be released by Royals, however, if so he might be one of the most hyped pacers with the largest of sums to be acquired. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-harshit-rana">3. Harshit Rana </h3>



<p>Kolkata Knight Riders never looked a very impressive bowling deck with only Mitchell Starc in their deck. It was only when Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora the two youngsters emerged as massive wicket-taking options alongside their spinners and Andre Russell. <br><br>Rana was earlier picked for the Zimbabwe as well as Sri Lanka tour, and since then he has been awaiting a debut for the Men in Blue. Rana will be horse over whom Kolkata will pin their money yet he remains a major target in the mega-auction. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-harshal-patel">2. Harshal Patel </h3>



<p>Harshal Patel has been in the buzz since his full season with the Royal Challengers Bangalore, as he broke the Dwayne Bravo record for most wickets in a single season. He was then moved to Punjab Kings for a huge purse of 11 Crores INR a sum which seemed too high for an Indian bowler. <br><br>However, it was Harshal who stepped as Punjab Kings' lead wicket-taker and also their highest wicket-taker on another occasion in IPL 2024, as he remains one of the best bowlers in the competition with the large amount of variability he brings to the side. </p>



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-tushar-deshpande">1. Tushar Deshpande</h3>



<p>The top on the list is none other than, CSK?s Wonderman, Tushar Deshpande. As the Mumbai youngster has often emerged as their top choice among death bowlers. While like Avesh, Tushar has also bowled equally well with both the new and old ball. <br><br>If the player is not among the retained options for CSK, then he surely gets the backing of several teams who are in need of such an efficient bowler in the powerplay as well as at the end of the innings.<br></p>

IPL: Before the IPL 2025 mega-auction let's have a look at the 5 best domestic pacers Teams would look to target||

IPL: Before the IPL 2025 mega-auction let's have a look at the 5 best domestic pacers Teams would look to target

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<p dir="ltr"><span>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.  </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.    </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span></p>
<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</span></h2>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>1: Rohit Sharma (C)</span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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. </span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>2: Babar Azam</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>3: Virat Kohli</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>4: Shreyas Iyer</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer"><strong>Shreyas Iyer </strong></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.  </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>5: Mohammad Rizwan</span></h3>
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<p><span>New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.  </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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. </span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>6: Hardik Pandya</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya"><strong>Hardik Pandya</strong></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. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>7: Shadab Khan</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>8: Kuldeep Yadav</span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>10: Jasprit Bumrah</span></h3>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.</span></p>
<h3 dir="ltr"><span>11: Mohammed Shami</span><span></span></h3>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>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. </span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.</span></p>
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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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<p><strong>Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: </strong>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.</p>
<h2><strong>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</strong></h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2><strong>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</strong></h2>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2><strong>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</strong></h2>
<p>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.</p>
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<p>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.</p>
<h2><strong>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</strong></h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>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.</strong></p>
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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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<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>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:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span>When did Virat Kohli last play in the Ranji Trophy?</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></h2>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span>When did RIshabh Pant last play in the Ranji Trophy?</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></h2>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span>When did Rohit Sharma last play in the Ranji Trophy?</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></h2>
<p><span>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.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span>When did Shubman Gill last play in the Ranji Trophy?</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></h2>
<p><span>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.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-s-going-on-with-india-s-pace-sensation-mayank-yadav-constantly-getting-in-out-of-the-team/#google_vignette">What's going on with India's pace sensation Mayank Yadav? Constantly getting in &amp; out of the team</a></span></p>

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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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<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>IND vs ENG 1st T20I Details</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Series</strong>: England tour of India 2025</li>
<li><strong>Match</strong>: India vs England, 1st T20I</li>
<li><strong>Date</strong>: January 22 (Wednesday)</li>
<li><strong>Venue</strong>: Eden Gardens, Kolkata</li>
<li><strong>Timing</strong>: 7 PM IST</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>IND vs ENG 1st T20I Pitch Report</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>IND vs ENG: Weather Report</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>IND vs ENG Head-to-Head T20I</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Total Matches</strong>: 24</li>
<li><strong>India</strong>: 13</li>
<li><strong>England</strong>: 11</li>
<li><strong>No Result</strong>: 0</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>IND vs ENG 1st T20I Live Streaming Details</strong></p>
<p>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.</p>
<p><strong>IND vs ENG Possible XIs</strong> </p>
<p><strong>India</strong>: 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 </p>
<p><strong>England</strong>: Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid</p>
<p><strong>IND vs ENG: Dream11 Team</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Wicket</strong>-<strong>keepers</strong>: Phil Salt (Vice Captain), Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler</li>
<li><strong>Batters</strong>: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ben Duckett</li>
<li><strong>All-rounders</strong>: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Jamie Overton</li>
<li><strong>Bowlers</strong>: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarty</li>
</ul>
<p>**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.</p>
<p>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></p>

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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<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
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<h2>Dowload the ICC Champions trophy 2025 Schedule PDF</h2>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/files/ICC-Champions-Trophy-2025-Schedule.pdf" title="ICC Champions trophy 2025 Schedule PDF Download" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICC Champions trophy 2025 Schedule PDF Download</a></span></p>
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<p><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches</strong></p>
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<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!