<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ICC+CWC+Qualifiers" rel="nofollow">ICC CWC Qualifiers</a> Super Six Points Table, Team Standings, Sri Lanka is leading the list:?After the End of the ICC CWC Qualifiers 2023 Group Stage, Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe have played excellent cricket and won all four group stage matches.



On June 29, ICC released the Super Six Points Table, In which <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Sri+Lanka+" rel="nofollow">Sri Lanka </a>is in the first position with four points and has an NRR of +2.70, whereas Zimbabwe is in second position with four points and has an NRR of +0.98.



Sri Lanka and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Zimbabwe" rel="nofollow">Zimbabwe</a> are looking to get the remaining two spots, and <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=West+Indies" rel="nofollow">West Indies</a> might miss this World Cup 2023, Which will happen in India. They Still have the chance, but it looks challenging to beat the team who have won all their league matches and has good winning momentum.



Zimbabwe's Sean Williams is the leading run-scorer in this tournament so far, has scored 390 runs in just four innings with an average of 130.00, whereas West Indies Wicket-Keeper Batsmen Nicholas Pooran is the second leading run-scorer, but the difference between them is the about 100 runs, which is a huge gap.



The Sri Lankan Right-arm Leg Spinner Wanindu Hasaranga is the leading wicket-taker. He has taken eighteen wickets in four matches and has also made a record of taking five wickets haul in three consecutive matches. Scottish Bowler Chris Greaves occupies the second spot, but he is far behind Hasaranga as Greaves took only ten wickets, and there is a difference of 8 wickets between both the players.



There are 13 matches in the Super Six Round, excluding the finals, and six teams will be playing in this round. The First Match of the Super Six round is between Zimbabwe and Oman at Queen's Sports Club, Bulawayo.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Qualifiers Super Six Points Table:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Position</td><td>Team</td><td>Matches Played</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Points</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+2.70</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Zimbabwe</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.98</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Scotland</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>-0.08</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Netherlands</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>-0.74</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>West Indies</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0.35</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Oman</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>-3.04</td></tr><tr><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







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ICC CWC Qualifiers Super Six Points Table, Team Standings, Sri Lanka is leading the list

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated: For the first time in the history of the ICC World Cup, Two-times ODI World Cup Champions and two-times T20 World Cup Champions will not even feature in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 to be held in India. They became the first team to get knocked out of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Super Six Stage and Scotland gained two invaluable deserving points. We bring you ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table updated on July 1 after West Indies vs Scotland.



West Indies have participated in every World Cup, be it 50-over or 20-over. However, they are eliminated. Such a hard pill to swallow. But Scotland deserve praises. They have been wonderful. They bowled quite well and followed it up with an excellent, focused effort with the bat. Scotland have so walked into the competition for a spot in the tournament's final.



With this win, Scotland moved up in the table and reached the third spot with 4 points and also pushed their NRR positive +0.188. Whereas, West Indies unfortunately are out of the contest and stand 5th in the Qualifiers Points Table with an NRR of -0.510.



Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe are right at the top of the World Cup Qualifiers Points Table of Super Six. Sri Lanka are at the top with 6 points and skyrocketing NRR of +1.832 and Zimbabwe have also secured 6 points and NRR of +0.752 standing at 2nd spot.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Super Sixes</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+1.832</td></tr><tr><td>Zimbabwe</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+0.752</td></tr><tr><td>Scotland</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>+0.188</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.560</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.510</td></tr><tr><td>Oman</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-2.139</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



Important Notes for ICC World Cup Qualifiers



<ul>
<li>The Super Six stage will take place between June 29 and July 7.</li>



<li>A playoff series will be contested from June 30 to July 6 to decide the rankings from seventh to tenth place in the Cricket World Cup Qualifier.</li>



<li>The final of the CWC qualifiers will be played on 9 July.</li>
</ul>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (July 1) After West Indies vs Scotland (Super Six)| ICC ODI World Cup 2023

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Sri Lanka Qualified for the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2023-cricket-world-cup-schedule/" rel="nofollow">World Cup 2023</a> in India: After Defeating Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka became the first team from the World Cup Qualifiers 2023 to get a ticket for the Mega ICC Event in India.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Sri+Lanka" rel="nofollow">Sri Lanka</a> has shown Dominance over Zimbabwe in their Super Six match as they beat them by nine wickets and easily chased the target of 166 runs in 33.1 overs.



The Player of the Match was Mahesh Theekshana, who took four wickets and gave only 25 runs in 8.2 overs. Pathum Nissanka played a superb inning and scored 101 runs in 102 balls.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Zimbabwe" rel="nofollow">Zimbabwe</a>, who were looking in great touch in the tournament, lost the match against Sri Lanka after having a poor performance. This might be their worst performance in this tournament as they got all out at 166 runs in 32.2 overs and then couldn?t take the wickets of Sri Lankan Batters.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Zimbabwe vs Sri Lanka Match Summary:</h2>



Zimbabwe came to bat first after losing the toss; They lost two wickets in just three overs. Zimbabwe had a bad start, but Seam Williams and Sikandar Raza had a crucial partnership of 69 runs for the 4th wicket. 



Sean William scored 56 runs, whereas Sikandar Raza made 31 runs in 51 balls; except for these two batters, no other player has crossed 20+ runs; hence Zimbabwe got all out at 165 runs in 32.2 overs.



From Sri Lanka, Maheesh Theekshan took four wickets, whereas Dilshan Madushanka took three wickets, and Matheesha Pathirana got two wickets.



Sri Lanka came to chase the target of 166 runs, and they successfully chased the target in just 33.1 overs with the loss of one wicket only. Pathum Nissanka has knocked his first century of this tournament and led his team to victory after smashing four on the last ball.



Sri Lanka had a perfect start, and both openers showed good intent and played nice cricket. They made a good partnership of 103 runs, then Dismuth Karunaratne got out by scoring 30 runs in 56b balls, but after him, Kusal Mendis made a partnership with Nissanka and led them into the World Cup 2023.



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Sri Lanka Qualified for the World Cup 2023 in India after defeating Zimbabwe by 9 wickets in the World Cup Qualifiers 2023

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Netherlands" rel="nofollow">Netherlands</a> Qualified for the World Cup 2023 and will face Pakistan on October 6th after defeating Scotland: On July 6th, the Netherlands defeated Scotland in the Super Six Round of ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 by four wickets.?



After Sri Lanka, the Netherlands got a ticket for the World Cup 2023 in India. The Player of the Match (POTM) was Bas de Leede, who played superbly in this match for his team.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Scotland" rel="nofollow">Scotland </a>has fought well, and They did well till now, but unfortunately, Bowling wasn?t good, and they failed to take the wicket of Bas de Leede; otherwise, they might win this game.



The Top two Teams of ICC Men?s ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 are Sri Lanka and the Netherlands, and they took the remaining two spots for the World Cup. Both will be playing in the Finals on July 9th at Harare Sports Club, Harare.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Netherlands vs Scotland Match Summary:</h2>



The The Netherlands won the toss and chose to bowl first, then Scotland came to bat in the first inning. Scotland had a decent start, but in the middle overs, Brandon McMullen played a wonderful innings and knocked his second century of this tournament.



Brandon McMullen and Skipper Richie Berrington made a massive partnership of 137 runs for the 4th wicket. McMullen scored 106 runs in 110 balls at a strike rate of 96.36, whereas Richie scored 64 runs in 84 balls.



In the Last Few Overs of the First Inning, Tomas Mackintosh played a small, impactful inning of 38 runs and led his team to 277 runs in 50 overs.



In the Second Inning, the Netherlands came to bat, and they had a good start as they made 65 runs partnership for the 1st wicket. Most interestingly, they haven?t lost any wickets in the powerplay.



Bas de Leede and Saqib Zulfiqar made a crucial partnership of 113 runs for the sixth wicket, leading their team to victory. Bas de Leede played fantastically in this match as he scored 123 runs in just 92 balls with five sixes and seven fours; he also took five wickets.



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Netherlands Qualified for the World Cup 2023 and will face Pakistan on October 6th after defeating Scotland

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table: Last match of the ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers 2023 Super Six stage between Sri Lanka and West Indies has been concluded and it is Sri Lanka that came out as a winner, defeating West Indies by 8 wickets. We bring you ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (July 7) After Sri Lanka vs West Indies one last time.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Points Table:</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#icc-world-cup-qualifiers-points-table">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table</a></li></ul></nav></div>



It was quite a joyful and successful tournament for Asian Champions as they maintained a 100% winning rate throughout the tournament. They have played 7 matches till now and have won all of those in dominating fashion. Now, they will be eyeing the World Cup Qualifiers Finals against the Netherlands on 9th July at Harare Sports Club, Harare.



If you wish to witness a display of faith and perseverance. follow the Netherlands' journey in the World Cup 2023 Qualifiers competition. They booked a ticket to India out of nowhere in the race. Zimbabwe and Scotland were still in the race, but no one expected that the Netherlands would come out on top. They maintained a "never say die" attitude throughout the competition. 



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But you have to feel bad for Zimbabwe and Scotland. Three teams were deadlocked on six points, thus NRR was required to break the tie. This will be a long-lasting cause for celebration in the Netherlands.



In today's match, Sri Lanka once again won the toss and elected to bowl first. Johnson Charles being Johnson Charles, started the attack and gave the initial push but regular wickets from the second end put him under pressure and eventually, he also got out. Keacy Carty displayed courage and smoked 87 runs towards the end. None of the other batters looked comfortable at the crease against the Sri Lankan bowling unit, especially Maheesh Theekshana, and were bundled out at 243.



Sri Lanka were up to the mark and proved why they deserve to be on the top of the World Cup Qualifiers Points table. 190 runs opening stand did it all for Sri Lanka. Pathum Nissanka was the hero of the chase with a blistering 104 runs innings. Sri Lanka chased down the target with 8 wickets in hand and also 5.4 overs to spare. With this win, Sri Lanka remained on top and West Indies ended the Qualifiers at 5th position of ICC ODI World Cup Qualifiers Points Table 2023.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-world-cup-qualifiers-points-table">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Super Sixes</th><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><th>Pts</th><td>NRR</td></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Sri Lanka?(Q)</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>+1.600</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands?(Q)</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+0.230</td></tr><tr><td>Scotland?(E)</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+0.102</td></tr><tr><td>Zimbabwe?(E)</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.099</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies?(E)</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.204</td></tr><tr><td>Oman?(E)</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.973</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Points Table Updated (July 7) After Sri Lanka vs West Indies (Super Six)| ICC ODI World Cup 2023

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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final: Sri Lanka won the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final. Sri Lanka defeated Netherlands by 128 runs in the final of World Cup Qualifiers Final 2023. It was a pure display of domination from Sri Lanka. We brought to you a brief summary and scorecard of the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Finals.



The Dutch, on the other hand, would not be pleased with how this particular match has transpired. But ultimately, this event was unquestionably an achievement for them. In a few months, they will be the only non-Test playing nation present in India, competing for the ODI cricket world Cup.



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<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Content:</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#world-cup-qualifiers-final-sl-vs-ned-match-summary">World Cup Qualifiers Final: SL vs NED Match Summary</a></li><li class=""><a href="#icc-world-cup-qualifiers-final-sl-vs-ned-scorecard">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final SL vs NED Scorecard</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#sri-lanka-233-10-47-5">Sri Lanka- 233/10 (47.5)</a></li><li class=""><a href="#netherlands-105-10-23-3">Netherlands- 105/10 (23.3)</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



Without any further ado, let's Dive right into the main content. Down below is ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final SL vs NED Match Review and Scorecard:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="world-cup-qualifiers-final-sl-vs-ned-match-summary">World Cup Qualifiers Final: SL vs NED Match Summary</h2>



Netherlands won the toss this time and they asked Sri Lanka to bat first. Sri Lanka got off to a good start but stumbled in the middle and despite that, they finished well enough to defeat Netherlands. Both openers got starts but as a result of Vikramjit Singh's erratic medium speed, both of them were sent back to the hut. After that, Kusal Mendis and Sahan Arachchinge combined for 72 runs as both hitters appeared poised for a high total. Zulfiqar managed to LBW Mendis.



With Asalanka getting a hold on one side, Sri Lanka was able to begin to rebuild itself, but a bizarre phase of the innings followed in which the batting side lost four wickets for a total of 10 runs. Hasaranga and Theekshana added some runs to Sri Lanka's late counterpunch attempt, but the Dutch were precise with their lines and didn't allow any easy passes and were finally able to restrict Sri Lanka to 233 only.



Though Sri Lanka were poor with the bat, they were excellent with the new ball. Madushanka produced considerable swing to knock out three of the top five. Wanindu Hasaranga picked up where he left off at the opposite end, striking in his very first ball. Scott Edwards' runout was another level of unluck and Dutch were all drowning in the sea of spin from Hasaranga. Max ODowd and Logan van Beek's late partnership get them beyond 100, but Maheesh Theekshana returned for a second spell and finished the job, emerging as the top wicket-taker of the day.



How many times have they bowled out the opposition team between 20-25 overs? They bundled out Netherlands within 105 in just 24 overs and won the match by a massive difference of 128 runs. Nevertheless, this final defeat of the Netherlands would not make any issue with their World Cup Qualification for the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. THEY ARE COMING TO INDIA! 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-world-cup-qualifiers-final-sl-vs-ned-scorecard">ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final SL vs NED Scorecard</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="sri-lanka-233-10-47-5">Sri Lanka- 233/10 (47.5)</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Pathum Nissanka?</td><td>c Dutt b V Singh</td><td>23</td><td>33</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>69.69</td></tr><tr><td>Sadeera Samarawickrama?</td><td>c Croes b V Singh</td><td>19</td><td>23</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>82.60</td></tr><tr><td>Kusal Mendis</td><td>lbw b Saqib Zulfiqar</td><td>43</td><td>52</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>82.69</td></tr><tr><td>Sahan Arachchige?</td><td>c van Beek b Saqib Zulfiqar</td><td>57</td><td>71</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>80.28</td></tr><tr><td>Charith Asalanka?</td><td>run out (van Beek)</td><td>36</td><td>36</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dhananjaya de Silva?</td><td>b Klein</td><td>4</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>Dasun Shanaka?(c)</td><td>c V Singh b van Beek</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>Wanindu Hasaranga?</td><td>c O'Dowd b Klein</td><td>29</td><td>21</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>138.09</td></tr><tr><td>Maheesh Theekshana?</td><td>st Edwards b Dutt</td><td>13</td><td>30</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>43.33</td></tr><tr><td>Matheesha Pathirana?</td><td>c Croes b van Beek</td><td>4</td><td>11</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>36.36</td></tr><tr><td>Dilshan Madushanka?</td><td>not out</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>00.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BOWLING</th><th>O</th><th>R</th><th>W</th><th>ECON</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>WD</th><th>NB</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Logan van Beek</td><td>10</td><td>40</td><td>2</td><td>4.00</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Ryan Klein</td><td>9</td><td>42</td><td>2</td><td>4.66</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Aryan Dutt</td><td>9.5</td><td>51</td><td>1</td><td>5.18</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Vikramjit Singh</td><td>4</td><td>12</td><td>2</td><td>3.00</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Clayton Floyd</td><td>5</td><td>28</td><td>0</td><td>5.60</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Saqib Zulfiqar</td><td>10</td><td>59</td><td>2</td><td>5.90</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="netherlands-105-10-23-3">Netherlands- 105/10 (23.3)</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Vikramjit Singh?</td><td>c Asalanka b Madushanka</td><td>13</td><td>14</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>92.85</td></tr><tr><td>Max O'Dowd?</td><td>b Theekshana</td><td>33</td><td>63</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>52.38</td></tr><tr><td>Wesley Barresi?</td><td>b Madushanka</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Teja Nidamanuru?</td><td>lbw b PWH de Silva</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Noah Croes?</td><td>lbw b Madushanka</td><td>7</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>116.66</td></tr><tr><td>Scott Edwards?(c)</td><td>run out (Nissanka/Mendis)</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>33.33</td></tr><tr><td>Saqib Zulfiqar?</td><td>lbw b PWH de Silva</td><td>6</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>85.71</td></tr><tr><td>Logan van Beek?</td><td>not out</td><td>20</td><td>24</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>83.33</td></tr><tr><td>Ryan Klein?</td><td>lbw b Theekshana</td><td>2</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>28.57</td></tr><tr><td>Aryan Dutt?</td><td>lbw b Theekshana</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Clayton Floyd?</td><td>lbw b Theekshana</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>128.57</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup Qualifiers Final: Sri Lanka Defeated Netherlands by 128 Runs | SL vs NED Match Review, Scorecard

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Rohit Sharma, the skipper of the Indian Cricket team, is under criticism on social media again after dismissing for cheap in the India vs England first ODI at Vidharbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur.
The explosive opener, known for his ability to take apart bowling attacks, was dismissed for just 2 runs, raising serious concerns about his form. Fans and critics alike have taken to social media, questioning whether the ‘Hitman’ still has what it takes to lead the Indian batting lineup.
Rohit’s recent struggles are not limited to this match. His performances in the last 16 innings have been inconsistent, with only one noteworthy innings. While he played some decent knocks against Sri Lanka in August 2024, his form took a sudden dip, and he has failed to make a significant impact ever since.
His dismissal against England, when he attempted an aggressive shot off Saqib Mahmood, only added to the growing concerns. However, his ODI form in the table doesn't look bad. Below is the table of his 10 innings in the ODI: 

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<td class="xl63" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="116">Date</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 30pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="40">1st ODI vs ENG</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">06-02-2025</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">2 (7)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 30pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="40">3rd ODI vs SL</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">07-08-2024</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">35 (20)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 30pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="40">2nd ODI vs SL</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">04-08-2024</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">64 (44)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 30pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="40">1st ODI vs SL</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">02-08-2024</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">58 (47)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 30pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="40">Final ODI vs AUS</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">19-11-2023</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">47 (31)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 45pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="60">1st Semi-Final vs NZ</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">15-11-2023</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">47 (29)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 30pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="40">4th ODI vs NED</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">12-11-2023</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">61 (54)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 30pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="40">3rd ODI vs SA</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">05-11-2023</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">40 (24)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 30pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="40">3rd ODI vs SL</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">02-11-2023</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">4 (2)</td>
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<td class="xl64" style="height: 15pt; width: 91pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="121" height="20">9th ODI vs ENG</td>
<td class="xl65" style="width: 87pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" align="right" width="116">29-10-2023</td>
<td class="xl64" style="width: 92pt; border-width: 0px; padding: 0px;" width="122">87 (101)</td>
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<h2>What’s Next for Rohit Sharma?</h2>
Despite his poor run, Rohit has been a match-winner for India in the past. He has seen ups and downs throughout his career, and if history is anything to go by, he could still bounce back. However, time is running out, and fans are eagerly waiting for the ‘Hitman’ to silence his critics with his bat. Will he turn things around, or is this truly the beginning of the end? Only time will tell.
With crucial tournaments like the Champions Trophy ahead, selectors may have some tough decisions to make. He has been a frontrunner in India's runs chart, and the BCCI can afford more chances for him. His future in Test cricket is already under speculation, and with young talents emerging, the pressure on him has never been higher.
<h2>Social Media Backlash</h2>
As soon as Rohit walked back to the pavilion, social media erupted with criticism. Frustrated fans questioned his place in the squad, pointing out that he has crossed the 50-run mark just once in his last sixteen innings. Memes, debates, and heated discussions flooded Twitter and Instagram, with some even calling for a change in captaincy. While a few loyal supporters backed him to return to form, the majority seemed unconvinced.
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There are several such posts on Social Media but there is a section in that world that is supporting him in his poor run. So the Social media debacle is going to be there and the only way to put a brake on it is a big innings from Rohit's bat!

Rohit Sharma’s poor ODI form continues, with a disappointing 2-run dismissal against England. Fans criticize his struggles, raising concerns about his future in the team amid growing pressure and upcoming tournaments.

Rohit Sharma’s struggles in ODIs spark social media backlash, questioning his place in the squad as crucial tournaments approach.

Rohit Sharma Finished? Social Media Heat over His Future Amid Poor Form

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The Indian Cricket Team, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma secured a convincing and a easy victory in the first match of the 3-match ODI series versus England in Nagpur and this win have allowed them to take a 1-0 lead in the series. The Men in Blue were asked to chase down a target of 249 runs by the visitors and the Rohit Sharma-led team ended the match in 38.4 overs and won by a margin of six wickets. 
Three Indian batters also successfully crossed the 50 runs mark in the first ODI and overall, the performance of the team was really good. Shubman Gill was the top scorer of the team in the first match, playing a good knock of 87 runs in 96 balls with the help of 14 fours. Shreyas Iyer also contributed in a good manner as he played an explosive knock of 59 runs in just 36 deliveries with the help of nine fours and two big maximums and his explosive batting turned the match in the favor of the Indian Team. 
Axar Patel played a brilliant knock with the bat ahead of Champions Trophy 2025
Spin bowling all-round Axar Patel also played a key role in helping the 2023 ODI World Cup runners-up end the first ODI on a victorious note. He played a phenomenal knock of 52 runs in 47 balls which consisted of six fours and a six and the Indian team management would be happy to see him contribute with the bat in a meaningful manner ahead of Champions Trophy 2025. He also picked up a wicket with the ball in this match. 
Axar Patel creating an impact with both bat &amp; ball is a good sign for the Men in Blue as his presence in the playing 11 can provide some much needed batting depth to the Rohit Sharma-led team in the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
At the same time, with this amazing all-round display in the first One-Day International versus the Three Lions, Patel has strengthened his case of securing a starting spot before the start of this year's marquee event. With the likes of Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar and Hardik Pandya present in the squad as well, competition will be fierce between all of these players for securing those all-rounder spots in the team. 
Talking about the match, Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bat first in the sunny afternoon of Nagpur. The visitors got off to a dashing start thanks to Phil Salt as they were sitting comfortably at a score of 74-0 but, due to an unfortunate miscommunication in running between the wickets, Salt got dismissed and went back to pavilion in the ninth over after playing a good knock of 45 runs. 
Following his dismissal, things started to become uneasy for the tourists and they lost wickets in quick succession as the Englishmen were restricted to a score of 77-3 after the conclusion of the powerplay. 
Skipper Jos Buttler and young batting all-rounder Jacob Bethell scored fifties and tried to steady the innings of England but eventually, they got dismissed and things became even more difficult for the visitors. The Three Lions got all out for a score of 248 runs in 47.4 overs and in this way, the Indian team had a target of 249 runs to win.
Rohit Sharma &amp; CO achieved the target in 38.4 overs for 6 wickets. However, the Indian team did not have a good start. Opening batters Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion cheaply. But after this, thanks to Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel, the Indian team had no problem in reaching the target.
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Axar Patel had a good first ODI versus England, performing with both bat & ball | Image: Getty Images

Axar Patel performed in a brilliant manner in the First ODI versus England, scoring a fifty and taking a wicket and with this performance, he has proven why he deserves to be a starter in India's Champions Trophy 2025 campaign

Axar Patel has strengthened his case of being a starter for India in Champions Trophy 2025 by performing well with both bat & ball in the first ODI versus England. He played an impactful knock of 52 runs in 47 deliveries and also picked up a wicket with the ball

Axar Patel performs well with both bat & ball in the 1st ODI vs England, strengthening his Champions Trophy starting spot case

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: India have opened the ODI series with a win in 2025, the year of the Champions Trophy. Good win for the home side with a near-perfect team game at Nagpur. Jadeja got a 3-fer, he got the winning runs for India and the hosts are 1-0 up in the series with a 4 wickets win in the IND vs ENG 1st ODI.
Let's take a look at the highlighted moment and match summary of the IND vs ENG 1st ODI at VCA Stadium, Nagpur.
<h2>IND vs ENG 1st ODI Highlights</h2>
<h3>Toss and Team Updates</h3>
Jos Buttler didn't had luck in his favor in the T20I series but here, in the first ODI, he made the right call and won the toss. He opted to bat first and asked Rohit and Co. to bowl. When asked to Rohit, he said "We wanted to bowl first, but it doesn't matter a lot. Need to be aggressive with the ball at the start and then need to do well later."
Virat Kohli wasn't fit, Arshdeep was rested and two youngsters –Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana made their debut for India. Meanwhile, England had Joe Root back on their side strengthening the batting. Below are the playing 11s of both sides:
INDIA PLAYING11: Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul(w), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami
ENGLAND PLAYING11: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt(w), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler(c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Saqib Mahmood
<h2>ENGLAND's Innings- 248/10 (47.4 overs)</h2>
England’s innings in the first ODI against India had a promising start but faltered midway, ending at a modest total of 248 runs. Asked to bat first, England came out with an aggressive approach, particularly Phil Salt, who looked dangerous from the start. He smashed boundaries at will, setting a brisk tempo.
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However, a mix-up in running between the wickets brought his innings to a premature end at 43 off just 26 balls. This wicket triggered a sudden collapse, as England went from a strong 75 for no loss to a shaky 77 for 3 in a matter of moments.  
Captain Jos Buttler then steadied the innings with a well-constructed 52, while Jacob Bethell played an entertaining knock, sweeping and reverse-sweeping his way to 51. Just as it seemed England was rebuilding, both batters fell after crossing their half-centuries, halting the momentum once again. Towards the end, Jofra Archer provided a late flourish with a crucial unbeaten 21, helping England go past 240. However, they would feel they missed out on a bigger score.  
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For India, the bowlers bounced back strongly after a shaky start. Harshit Rana impressed on debut with three wickets, but it was Ravindra Jadeja who stood out with his brilliant figures of 3 for 26, keeping the English batters in check. India were pleased with their effort, having bowled England out in just 47.4 overs and setting themselves up for a manageable chase.
<h2>INDIA's Innings- 251/6 (38.4 overs)</h2>
India began their chase with an unexpected opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Rohit Sharma, catching many by surprise as Shubman Gill was initially expected to open alongside Rohit. However, Gill was at the crease earlier than expected after both openers departed in quick succession, falling in the fifth and sixth overs with just 19 runs on the board. Rohit Sharma’s struggles in the 2024-25 season continued, with a dismal record across all formats—scoring only 166 runs in 16 innings at an average of just over 10.
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Despite the early blows, Shreyas Iyer took charge with an aggressive counterattack, smashing 59 off just 36 balls, while Gill played the anchor role at the other end. After Iyer’s departure, Axar Patel picked up where he left off, contributing a crucial 52 off 47 balls before being undone by a beautiful leg-spinner from Adil Rashid.
The real match-winner, however, was Shubman Gill, whose outstanding 87 firmly put India in control. A late flurry of wickets caused some jitters, briefly delaying the inevitable, but Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya held their nerve to see India over the line. Sakib Mahmood and Adil Rashid picked up two wickets each, while Jofra Archer and Jacob Bethell chipped in with one apiece. In the end, India emerged victorious, sealing the first ODI with a four-wicket win.
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India chased down England’s 248 with a four-wicket win. Gill’s 87 anchored the innings, while Iyer and Axar played vital knocks. Despite late hiccups, Jadeja and Hardik ensured victory.

Gill’s 87 guided India’s chase as Iyer and Axar contributed crucial runs. Late wickets caused tension, but India secured victory comfortably.

Gill, Iyer Starred as INDIA won the First ODI! IND vs ENG 1st ODI Match Review

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India Cricket Team player Yashasvi Jaiswal is making sure that he makes his debut a special one. The batter was included in the team for the first ODI against England, which is underway at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. 
Yashasvi Jaiswal was given the debut cap after Virat Kohli missed the first game of the series due to a knee injury. The young batter didn't take much time to make an impact as he came up with the magical catch in the field to send the England opener, Ben Duckett, packing. 
It was during the third ball of the 10th over when Harshit Rana bowled short of length delivery that bounced more than Duckett anticipated. The ball got to the top edge of the batter's bat, and it seemed that the ball would land safely, but Yashasvi Jaiswal came up with a sensational effort. 
Yashasvi Jaiswal ran a long way back from mid-wicket. He kept his eyes on the ball and looked over his shoulders. The young batter maintained his speed brilliantly and then timed his dive to perfection to take the magical catch and give Harshit Rana his first wicket. 
You can watch the video at the end:
The catch of Yashasvi Jaiswal gave glimpses of Travis Head's catch in the ICC World Cup 2023 against India. The Australia batter picked a similar kind of catch to remove India skipper Rohit Sharma and it surely tilted the game in favour of his team. 
The catch of Yashasvi Jaiswal also turned the momentum in favour of India as, after a solid start with the bat, England lost quick wickets. Ben Duckett, who looked solid with the bat, ended with an inning of 32 runs off 29 balls. He also slammed 6 boundaries in his innings. 
Yashasvi Jaiswal is expected to bat in the top order for India in the ongoing game. Ye also has been named in the Indian team for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. It will be a great platform for him to grab the opportunity with both hands and make his case strong for the tournament. 
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<h2>Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a stunner to remove Ben Duckett in the first IND vs ENG ODI</h2>

Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a runner to remove Ben Duckett {PC:X}

India Cricket Team player Yashasvi Jaiswal is making sure that he makes his debut a special one.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was given the debut cap after Virat Kohli missed the first game of the series due to a knee injury.

Watch: Yashasvi Jaiswal takes a blinder on debut to remove Ben Duckett; gives glimpses of Travis Head's WC final catch

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The much-anticipated first ODI between India and England at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur saw a major surprise—Virat Kohli was missing from the playing XI. 
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma confirmed at the toss that Kohli had suffered a right knee issue the previous night, leading to his exclusion from the match. While England won the toss and chose to bat first, Rohit mentioned that he had also wanted to bowl first, emphasizing an aggressive start to the series.  
Kohli was seen with a knee strapping during a light practice session before the game, walking carefully. This raised concerns among fans, given his remarkable ODI record at the Nagpur venue. In just five innings here, he has accumulated 325 runs at an outstanding average of 81.25 and a strike rate of 105.17. 
His absence left a big gap in the Indian batting lineup, but it also created an opportunity for young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Harshit Rana, who made their ODI debuts in this match.  
While the injury was unfortunate, initial reports suggest it is not too serious. Kohli was seen warming up on the field with a kneecap, indicating that he might return soon. However, his absence from this series opener raises questions about his availability for the remaining matches, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy approaching. 
The ODI series against England serves as crucial preparation for the tournament, and Kohli’s presence would have been valuable in building form and momentum.  
Kohli's recent performances have been under scrutiny. His tour of Australia was disappointing, and he struggled to find his rhythm. Even in domestic cricket, he failed to make an impact in the Ranji Trophy. Given that this is the last ODI series before the Champions Trophy, this was a crucial opportunity for Kohli to regain his best form and cement his place as India's key middle-order batter.  
Despite his inconsistent performances in recent months, Kohli remains a vital part of India's ODI setup. His experience and ability to handle pressure situations make him indispensable. The team management and fans will hope that his injury is minor and that he returns to the field soon, ready to lead India's batting charge in the upcoming matches.  
For now, all eyes will be on how India performs without Kohli and whether the young debutants can seize their opportunity. If India manages to dominate England in this series, it will be a confidence booster ahead of the Champions Trophy. However, Kohli’s fitness and form will remain one of the biggest talking points as India builds toward the crucial ICC event.

Virat Kohli not playing in IND vs ENG 1st ODI

Virat Kohli is absent from India's first ODI against England due to a knee injury. His form has been under scrutiny, making this setback significant ahead of the Champions Trophy. Youngsters debut in his place.

Virat Kohli misses the IND vs ENG 1st ODI due to a knee injury. His absence raises concerns ahead of the Champions Trophy.