IND vs AFG: Rohit, Kohli to be rested for Afghanistan series: In an important development the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is mulling resting senior pros of team India for the forthcoming ODI series against Afghanistan. The three-match IND vs AFG ODI series is likely to be played with a second-string Indian side with the top Indian players receiving a breather.



As per the reports, the three-match ODI series between IND and AFG was, earlier, in danger of getting wiped out due to a gruelling Indian cricketing calendar. However, the home series against Afghanistan will go ahead with India fielding its second-string side.



The itinerary for the three-match ODI series between IND and AFG is yet to be announced by the BCCI. India and Afghanistan are likely to play out the mini-series in the third and fourth week of June, after India's WTC 2023 Final stint in England.



Most Indian players took part in the tedious IPL 2023 and they will also take part in the upcoming WTC Final against Australia. Team India is also set to tour West Indies for a full-fledged tour which includes two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is from July 12 to August 13. Hence it's imperative for the BCCI to keep senior players fit and fresh keeping in mind the World Cup ahead.



Furthermore, India will tour Ireland, after the completion of the West Indies tour, for a three-match T20I series. If the reports are believed, top Indian players [Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Shami and Mohammad Siraj among others] are also likely to skip the tour and focus on 50-over cricket.



Hardik Pandya will lead the second-string Indian side which will have a long list of fresh faces. The likes of Tilak Verma, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwad among others will get some game time in the absence of the senior players.



The details of the India-Afghanistan three-match ODI series will be finalised in the next couple of days. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) President Mirwais Ashraf is in India for the IPL 2023 Final and will meet the Indian counterparts.



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Meanwhile, team India has begun its final phase of training for the all-important ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final against Australia. Some players have already landed in England for the marquee clash, while a couple of them will arrive in due time after disposing of their IPL duties.



The ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 will be played from June 7-11 at the Oval in London between India and Australia. The squads are already revealed by both cricket boards.



The BCCI shared a few pictures of Indian players and support staff in London as they kickstart their preparation. 



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IND vs AFG: Rohit, Kohli to be rested for Afghanistan series, Hardik Pandya to lead second string side: Reports

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IND vs AFG: India secured another medal in the Asian Games! Ruturaj and the boys have qualified for the final of the Asian Games 2023 Men's Cricket and are all set to lock horns against Afghanistan on October 7 at Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field,?Hangzhou. In this post, we will walk you through the IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction,?Dream11 Team, Probable Playing 11s, and Squads.



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India clinched a clinical victory in the semifinal defeating Bangladesh by 9 wickets. Bowlers were on the money right from ball one, brilliant fielding and a dominating batting display put India at the top.



Bowling first, Sai Kishore drew the first blood and finished with 3 wickets in his 4-over quota. Washington took 2 wickets in a single over and soon whole team collapsed like a house of cards. India resisted Bangladesh under a mere total of 96 runs.



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Quarterfinal hero Yashasvi Jaiswal fell early this morning in the first over but skipper Ruturaj(40*) and Tilak Verma(55*) ensured no further damage. The led the team to victory in a quick and dominating fashion. India won and secured another medal in this edition of the Asian Games.



Afghanistan showed some character and held their nerves to edge Pakistan out in the semi-finals. Bowling first, Afghanistan never allowed Pakistani batters to settle. Qais Ahmad and Fareed Ahmad blew Pakistan's top order by storm and Zahir Khan eliminated skipper Akram and in-form Asif Ali. Afghanistan restricted Pakistan to 115 runs.



Afghanistan lost 3 early wickets but then Noor Ali Zadran provided stability in the middle and the skipper Gulbadin Naib walked his team to a historic win over Pakistan by 4 wickets with 13 balls left.



Both teams have in-form players especially the cream at the top. Bowling units are in good shape and IND vs AFG is definitely going to be a nail-biting contest in the Asian Games Final.



Down below is the IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction,?Dream11 Team, Probable Playing 11s, and Squads:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



Tournament:&nbsp;Asian Games 2023 Cricket



Match:?IND vs AFG, Final



Date &amp; Time:?7th October 2023, 11:30 AM



Venue:?<a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-series/7142/asian-games-womens-t20i-2023/venues/1643/pingfeng-campus-cricket-field" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pingfeng Campus Cricket Field,?Hangzhou</a>



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Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma(w), Shivam Dube, Rinku Singh, Washington Sundar, Sai Kishore, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-playing-11">Afghanistan Playing 11</h4>



Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Shahzad (wk), Noor Ali Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Gulbadin Naib (c), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Afsar Zazai, Karim Janat, Qais Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zahir Khan



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-ban-dream-11-team">IND vs BAN Dream11 Team</h2>



Wicketkeeper:?Jitesh Sharma



Batsmen:?Ruturaj Gaikwad/Rinku Singh, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Noor Ali Zadran, Sediqullah Atal



Allrounders:?Washington Sundar, Gulbadin Naib, 



Bowlers:?Qais Ahmad, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Sai Kishore



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="captain-vice-captain-picks">Captain &amp; Vice-Captain Picks</h2>



Captain:?Yashasvi Jaiswal or Ruturaj Gaikwad?(If India Bats First)?Ravi Bishnoi or Noor Ali Zadran?(If India Bowls First) Vice-Captain:?Gulbadin Naib or Jitesh Sharma



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-afg-full-squads">IND vs AFG Full Squads</h2>



India:&nbsp;Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rahul Tripathi, Jitesh Sharma(w), Prabhsimran Singh, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Arshdeep Singh, Mukesh Kumar, Ravi Bishnoi, Akash Deep



Afghanistan:?Sediqullah Atal, Mohammad Shahzad(w), Noor Ali Zadran, Shahidullah Kamal, Afsar Zazai, Karim Janat, Gulbadin Naib(c), Sharafuddin Ashraf, Qais Ahmad, Fareed Ahmad Malik, Zahir Khan, Sayed Shirzad, Nijat Masood, Zubaid Akbari, Wafiullah Tarakhil



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IND vs AFG Dream11 Prediction,?Dream11 Team, Probable Playing 11s, and Squads| India vs Afghanistan Asian Games Final

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IND vs AFG ICC World Cup 2023: NO Shubman Gill for India vs Afghanistan game, India's Likely playing 11 for IND vs AFG Match 9: Team India's Young opener batter Shubman Gill continues to play a waiting game as he eagerly awaits to make maiden ICC World Cup 2023 appearance. Gill is again ruled out for India's next World Cup 2023 game against Afghanistan on October 11 in Delhi.



In the statement release on Monday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) informed that Shubman Gill, although, recovering swiftly, is ruled out of the India vs Afghanistan fixture. The batter will not travel with the Indian contingent to Delhi for the India vs Afghanistan game on 11th October. Gill will be monitored by the BCCI's medical team in Chennai itself.



Gill, 24, was infected with dengue fever a couple of days ago, owing to which he missed India's ICC World Cup 2023 opening game against Australia in Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Young Ishan Kishan was brought into the playing 11 in place of Shubman Gill in Sunday's fixture.



"Team India batter Shubman Gill will not be travelling with the team to Delhi on 9th October 2023. The opening batter who missed the team?s first fixture in the ICC Men?s Cricket World Cup 2023 against Australia in Chennai is set to miss the team?s next fixture against Afghanistan in Delhi on the 11th of October. He will stay back in Chennai and will be under the supervision of the medical team," the BCCI said in a statement.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AFG ICC World Cup 2023: Kishan continue to open in place of Shubman Gill</h2>



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Now that Shubman Gill has been confirmed ruled out by the BCCI for IND vs AFG fixture, left-arm batter Ishan Kishan will continue to open the innings with skipper Rohit Sharma. 



Both Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan had a forgettable outing against Australia, having being dismissed for a duck. While Ishan Kishan perished playing a fancy shot in the very first over of Mitchell Starc, Rohit Sharma played wrong line against Hazlewood, who trapped the Indian skipper in front of the three sticks.



Both batters would try to be more promising in the next game against Afghanistan on October 11. Below is Team India's likely playing 11 for IND vs AFG game on Wednesday at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India's Likely Playing 11 for IND vs AFG Game </h2>



Ravichandran Ashwin replaced by Shardul Thakur could be the only change India is likely to make in its playing 11 for the game against Afghanistan, besides the forced one. Going by the nature of surface, Rohit Sharma and management might include a pace bowling all-rounder.



Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium staged a record breaking fixture between South Africa and Sri Lanka, a few days ago. The pitch was condusive to batting and if it remains same, then the Indian team may look to go with an extra batter.



Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin/Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj.



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IND vs AFG ICC World Cup 2023: NO Shubman Gill for India vs Afghanistan game, India's Likely playing 11 for IND vs AFG Match 9

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India vs Afghanistan, 9th Match: The ninth match of the ICC World Cup 2023 will be played between India and Afghanistan on October 10 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This post reads the India vs Afghanistan Expected Playing 11, Squad and Head To Head ODI Stats and Records.



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Both teams have played their first match in this tournament. While one Indian team won the match against Australia by six wickets, the other, Afghanistan, had to face defeat by six wickets against Bangladesh. Hashmatullah Shahidi-led Afghanistan will enter the field with the intention of winning the match against India and gaining two points on the points table, while the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will try to remain undefeated in the tournament by winning the second match.



In the ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings, India is in the first position, while Afghanistan is in the ninth position. Rohit Sharma and Co. will not take such a team lightly because Afghanistan includes great players like Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi who are capable of winning the match single-handedly.



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Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-expected-playing-11">Afghanistan Expected Playing 11</h2>



Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Mohammad Nabi, Najibullah Zadran, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-vs-afghanistan-full-squad-for-icc-world-cup-2023">India vs Afghanistan Full Squad for ICC World Cup 2023</h2>



India Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, Suryakumar Yadav, Shardul Thakur



Afghanistan Squad: Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Riaz Hassan, Rahmat Shah, Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Ikram Alikhil, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Noor Ahmad, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Rahman, Naveen ul Haq.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-vs-afghanistan-head-to-head-odi-stats-and-records">India vs Afghanistan: Head-to-Head ODI Stats and Records</h2>



So far, only three ODI matches have been played between India and Afghanistan, in which the Indian team has won two matches and one match has been drawn. Afghanistan is still waiting for its first win against India. The last time these two teams faced each other, India defeated Afghanistan by 11 runs. At that time, the command of the Indian team was on the shoulders of Virat Kohli, and Mahendra Singh Dhoni was also a part of the playing 11.



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<li>Total ODI Match: 3</li>



<li>India Won: 2</li>



<li>Afghanistan Won: 0</li>



<li>Draw: 1</li>
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India vs Afghanistan: Expected Playing 11, Squad  and Head-To-Head ODI Stats and Records | India vs Afghanistan, 9th Match

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IND vs AFG: Rohit Sharma-led India and Hashmatullah-led Afghanistan will square off against each other in the 9th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. The two Asian counterparts will battle in the contest scheduled to be played on 11 October at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. This post will walk you through the IND vs AFG Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of&nbsp;Arun Jaitley Stadium,&nbsp;Delhi.



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India started their campaign with a win beating Australia, while Afghanistan, in contrast, soundly lost their opening game against Bangladesh. India are in the top 4 of the World Cup 2023 Points table, meanwhile, Afghanistan are second last.



In the first match of the series, Afghanistan were humiliated by Bangladesh. Despite losing their opening match, Afghanistan wouldn't want to alter their lineup just yet, even though an experienced left-arm wrist spinner like Noor Ahmad gives considerable value against a lineup that is primarily right-heavy.



On the other hand, having had an uphill battle in Chennai, Rohit Sharma would like his squad to keep their momentum and prepare for the emotionally packed weekend that is waiting on the other side. Afghanistan can serve as the ideal pre-test check as they are a formidable opponent in Asian conditions. Keep in mind that this game is also significant as it is worth precisely the same number of points as the one before it and the one after it.



Mohammed Shami, who recorded a hat-trick in this match four years ago, is a viable option on this surface, but India will need to be ready to forgo their depth in the batting order following a lackluster start against Australia. To that extent, they could think about replacing Shardul Thakur. Since being hospitalized, Shubman Gill is still not available and Ishan will open with Rohit.



Down below is the IND vs AFG Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of&nbsp;Arun Jaitley Stadium,&nbsp;Delhi:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-afg-weather-forecast">IND vs AFG Weather Forecast</h2>



IND vs AFG | Match 9 of the ICC World Cup 2023 will take place on October 11 (Wednesday) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The play begins at 2:00 PM IST.



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Scorchy heat in Delhi and a real test of Athletes! According to&nbsp;<a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/tenday/l/cc76c08b470b5ddd6e64efd9ce8f256542cfed4ba52f6c00a30a74da519cd070" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weather.com</a>, it is a hot and dry day with a mostly clear sky in the Capital city of India. The weather forecast shows zero possibility of rain during the game. The temperature of Delhi city will stay at 34?C for the most part of the day till the evening and drop further to 28?C at night.



There are 0% chances of rain throughout the day. Humidity is in a minimal range, hovering around 30-40%. Winds will gust toward the Northwest at the speed of ~10kmph during the day. Almost no rain interruption and we may enjoy a full 100-over game.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pitch-report-of-arun-jaitley-stadium">Pitch Report Of&nbsp;Arun Jaitley Stadium</h2>



Because of its dry surface and short boundaries, which make it easy for players to cross the boundary, the Arun Jaitley Stadium is ideal for batters. Eric Simons informed Cricbuzz that the pitch that is going to be used in the IND vs AFG is of black soil.



Spinners may also gain a lot from the pitch's dryness as the game progresses. Teams who win the toss frequently choose to bat first and attempt to protect their total in light of these factors.



In the last match played here between Sri Lanka and South Africa, the former massacred the prior and registered a number of records in that match. South Africa scored 428 runs in 50 overs which shows this Delhi pitch is definitely going to be a batting paradise. 



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IND vs AFG Weather Forecast And Pitch Report Of?Arun Jaitley Stadium,?Delhi | India vs Afghanistan ICC World Cup 2023

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The 9th match of the Cricket World Cup 2023 is being played today between Afghanistan and India at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Hashmatullah Shahidi won the toss and elected to bat first, scoring 272 runs in the stipulated 50 overs.



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Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored more runs for Afghanistan; he scored 80 runs in 88 balls with the help of eight fours and one six. Apart from him, Azmatullah Omarzai scored 62 runs on 69 balls with the help of two fours and four sixes. The Indian team needs 273 runs to win the match.



Jasprit Bumrah took the most wickets for India, taking four wickets for 39 runs in 10 overs. Hardik Pandya took two wickets for 43 runs in seven overs. Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur got one wicket each.



Despite the fact that both teams have faced each other three times in ODIs, India has won twice, and one match has been tied. Aside from that, both teams met only once in the World Cup, on June 22, 2019, in Southampton. India won by 11 runs thanks to Mohammed Shami's hat-trick. In its first World Cup match, India defeated Australia. Its next match will be against Pakistan on October 14th.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



Tournament: ICC Cricket World Cup 2023



Match: IND vs AFG, 9th Match



Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2023



Toss: Afghanistan won the toss and opt to bat



Time: 2:00 PM



Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="afghanistan-scorecard">Afghanistan Scorecard</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>M</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Rahmanullah Gurbaz ?</td><td>21</td><td>28</td><td>65</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>75.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ibrahim Zadran&nbsp;</td><td>22</td><td>28</td><td>31</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>78.57</td></tr><tr><td>Rahmat Shah&nbsp;</td><td>16</td><td>22</td><td>37</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>72.72</td></tr><tr><td>Hashmatullah Shahidi (c)</td><td>80</td><td>88</td><td>128</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>90.90</td></tr><tr><td>Azmatullah Omarzai&nbsp;</td><td>62</td><td>69</td><td>82</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>89.85</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Nabi&nbsp;</td><td>19</td><td>27</td><td>52</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>70.37</td></tr><tr><td>Najibullah Zadran&nbsp;</td><td>2</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>25.00</td></tr><tr><td>Rashid Khan&nbsp;</td><td>16</td><td>12</td><td>18</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>133.33</td></tr><tr><td>Mujeeb Ur Rahman&nbsp;</td><td>10</td><td>12</td><td>22</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>83.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-vs-afghanistan-playing-11">India vs Afghanistan Playing 11</h2>



India: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj



Afghanistan: Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi (c), Najibullah Zadran, Mohammad Nabi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rashid Khan, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Naveen-ul-Haq, Fazalhaq Farooqi



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India vs Afghanistan, 9th Match: India has a target of 272 runs to win the second match of the World Cup

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ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table Updated: Rohit Sharma spearheaded Team India brought up its second victory of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023, last night, at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium against Afghanistan. India comfortably chased 273 runs total and won the fixture by eight wickets remaining. With the win, India secured two match points, which aided them in climbing up the ICC World Cup Points Table. This article will lead you through ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table Updated (October 12) after India vs Afghanistan, India on TOP, Highest Run Getter, Most Wickets.



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Riding on the back of fine knocks from skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi and Azmatullah Omarzai, Afghanistan posted 273 runs total for India. The mentioned two batters were aided by the remaining members of the Afghanistan playing 11 with small contributions. However, none besides the two mentioned, could score big and look settled against the Indian bowling.



While 273 looks like a sizable score on a normal day in business, but the pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium had everything a batter needed. The ball was coming onto the bat nicely and not an ounce of struggle was there for the batters. 



India's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah scalped four wickets, vice-captain Hardik Pandya got two in his bag while Kuldeep Yadav and Shardul Thakur got one apiece in their bags. 



Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan were up for the challenge of 273 runs total and their response was loud and clear. Skipper Rohit Sharma ripped apart Afghanistan's bowling lineup during his stay in the middle, while Ishan Kishan played second fiddle to him.



Sharma eventually went on to notch up the fastest World Cup century for India as he scored 131 runs in 84 deliveries before getting bamboozled by Rashid Khan. Sharma brought up a century in just 63 deliveries. Also, he went past Sachin Tendulkar's record of most centuries in World Cup events - Rohit Sharma has seven now.



Meanwhile, Ishan Kishan quietly scored 47 runs in as many balls before getting dismissed by Rashid Khan. Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan were the only two wickets to fall for India.



The rest of the work was done for India by Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer, who completed the desired work in 35 overs with eight wickets in hand. With the win, Team India moved up in the ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table with a healthy net run rate.



Below is the ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table Updated (October 12) after India vs Afghanistan, India on TOP, Highest Run Getter, Most Wickets.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-cricket-world-cup-points-table-updated-after-india-vs-afghanistan">ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table Updated after India vs Afghanistan</h2>



India joins New Zealand and Pakistan in the ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table with four points. Rohit Sharma and his boys currently stand in the second position with a net run rate of +1.500, which is only second to New Zealand, which has an impressive net run rate of +1.958.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.958</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;India</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.500</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.927</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.040</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+0.553</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.653</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.883</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.161</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.800</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.907</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*As of 11th October after India vs Afghanistan.</figcaption></figure>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-cricket-world-cup-highest-run-getter">ICC Cricket World Cup Highest Run Getter</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>Runs</th><th>Innings</th><th>Bat Avg</th><th>Runs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>MOHAMMAD&nbsp;RIZWAN</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>199</td><td>2</td><td>199.00</td><td>199</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Kusal Mendis</td><td>&nbsp;SL</td><td>198</td><td>2</td><td>99.00</td><td>198</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Devon Conway</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>184</td><td>2</td><td>184.00</td><td>184</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Rachin Ravindra</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>174</td><td>2</td><td>174.00</td><td>174</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Joe Root</td><td>&nbsp;ENG</td><td>159</td><td>2</td><td>79.50</td><td>159</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Dawid Malan</td><td>&nbsp;ENG</td><td>154</td><td>2</td><td>77.00</td><td>154</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>140</td><td>2</td><td>140.00</td><td>140</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>131</td><td>2</td><td>65.50</td><td>131</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sadeera Samarawickrama</td><td>&nbsp;SL</td><td>131</td><td>2</td><td>65.50</td><td>131</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Abdullah Shafique</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>113</td><td>1</td><td>113.00</td><td>113</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Rassie van der Dussen</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>108</td><td>1</td><td>108.00</td><td>108</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>106</td><td>1</td><td>106.00</td><td>106</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Quinton de Kock</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>100</td><td>1</td><td>100.00</td><td>100</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Saud Shakeel</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>99</td><td>2</td><td>49.50</td><td>99</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Hashmat Shahidi</td><td>&nbsp;AFG</td><td>98</td><td>2</td><td>49.00</td><td>98</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*As of October 11 after India vs Afghanistan.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-cricket-world-cup-most-wickets">ICC Cricket World Cup Most Wickets</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>Wickets</th><th>Innings</th><th>Wickets</th><th>Runs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>MITCH&nbsp;SANTNER</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>7</td><td>96</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Matt Henry</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>88</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Hassan Ali</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>104</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Jasprit Bumrah</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>74</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Bas de Leede</td><td>&nbsp;NED</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>126</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Haris Rauf</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>107</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Shoriful Islam</td><td>&nbsp;BAN</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>5</td><td>109</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Shakib Al Hasan</td><td>&nbsp;BAN</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>82</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Dilshan Madushanka</td><td>&nbsp;SL</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>146</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Sheikh Mahedi Hasan</td><td>&nbsp;BAN</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>71</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Reece Topley</td><td>&nbsp;ENG</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>43</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Aryan Dutt</td><td>&nbsp;NED</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>110</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Paul van Meekeren</td><td>&nbsp;NED</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>99</td></tr><tr><td>14</td><td>Mehidy Hassan Miraz</td><td>&nbsp;BAN</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>80</td></tr><tr><td>15</td><td>Gerald Coetzee</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>68</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*As of October 11 after India vs Afghanistan.</figcaption></figure>



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ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table Updated (October 12) after India vs Afghanistan, India on TOP, Highest Run Getter, Most Wickets

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Hardik Pandya to be fit for IPL 2024 &amp; Afghanistan T20Is: In a development that could bring a sigh of relief for the Mumbai Indians (MI) fans, captain Hardik Pandya is on track to be fit for the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan and will subsequently be available for the next edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). 



Reportedly, Hardik Pandya, who has been sidelined in the ongoing international series due to an ankle injury that he sustained during the ODI World Cup 2023, has already recovered from the injury and is likely to be available for the three-match T20I series against Afghanistan.



"He has completely recovered from his ankle injury. He has been training every day," said a reliable source as quoted by the Times of India.



The reports earlier created a ruckus among the netizens that Hardik Pandya, who was recently elevated to the captain's role in Mumbai Indians (MI), could miss the entire IPL 2024.



?Hardik is fit and fine. In fact,?he has been working out daily. All the talk about him going on to miss the IPL is just rumour. There are still almost four months left for IPL-2024, so anything, at this moment, is just speculation."



To simply things further, the reporters raised the same query with the BCCI secretary Jay Shah during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Auction, to which he replied that the National Cricket Academy (NCA) medical team is handling him and the all-rounder could be fit before the Afghanistan T20Is as well.



?We are monitoring it (Pandya?s fitness) on a day-to-day basis. He is at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) only. He is working very hard, and we will let you know in due course the moment he is fit. Hardik could be fit before the Afghanistan series also,? said Jay Shah, Honorary Secretary of BCCI.?



The India vs Afghanistan three-game T20I series will be held in January 2024. The series is set to begin on January 11 in Mohali.



Notably, Mumbai Indians (MI) shelled out a hefty sum of INR 15 Crores to trade in Hardik Pandya from Gujarat Titans (GT). Moreover, Hardik has also become the costliest player who has been involved in a trade in the IPL.



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After striking a massive deal with Gujarat Titans to acquire Hardik, Mumbai Indians (MI) dropped another bomb when they announced the demotion of Rohit Sharma from the leadership position. 



The joint most decorated IPL franchise, on December 15, confirmed that the upcoming IPL will see a transition in the MI's leadership position with their long-standing and most successful captain - Rohit Sharma - passing on the baton to the newly recruited Hardik Pandya, who has previously served MI before heading to Gujarat Titans.



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Big relief for MI, Hardik Pandya to be fit for IPL 2024 &amp; Afghanistan T20Is: Reports

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India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. The reports in Sports Tak have suggested that the all-rounder will miss the upcoming series but will be fit by the time the Indian Premier League (IPL) starts.&nbsp;



Hardik Pandya injured himself during the <a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricketworldcup.com">ICC World Cup 2023</a> and since then has been out of action. The injury was much worse than expected as he has missed two series since then in Australia and South Africa.?



The all-rounder is now all set to miss the T20I series against Afghanistan in January. The reports have suggested that he will miss the series but will regain full fitness ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.&nbsp;



It can be assumed that team management doesn?t want to risk him and hence they don?t allow him to take part in the Afghanistan series. The all-rounder will be a potential candidate to captain the team in the T20 World Cup 2024, set to be played in the USA and the Caribbean.?



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The IPL 2024 will begin in March and Hardik Pandya will be captaining Mumbai Indians. There will be no bigger platform than IPL for him to make a comeback. He was recently traded to five-time champions and also was named as their captain.&nbsp;



Hardik Pandya since the last T20 World Cup has been captaining India in the shortest format of the game. The senior players have been rested from the format and it won?t be a surprise if he leads India in the upcoming World Cup.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Apart from Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav to be ruled out of the T20I series against Afghanistan?</h2>



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India will be without the services of Suryakumar Yadav as well in the T20I series against Afghanistan. The batter suffered an ankle injury during the South Africa tour and recently underwent treatment.?



Suryakumar Yadav is likely to be fit for the IPL 2024. He is expected to play a huge role for the team in the tournament. The batter also will be a vital cog for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup 2024.&nbsp;



With both Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav not fit to take part in the Afghanistan T20Is, it remains to be seen who will captain India in the series against Afghanistan.&nbsp;

Hardik Pandya ruled out of the Afghanistan series; to make a comeback through the IPL

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Senior Indian opener Rohit Sharma is all set to captain Team India in the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. As per the reports in Inside Sports, it is learned that Rohit had a discussion with <a href="https://www.bcci.tv" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bcci.tv">BCCI </a>and both were on the same page.?



The reports claimed that BCCI had a lengthy conversation with Rohit Sharma and the batter is keen to captain the team in the shortest format of the game. The skipper will also be captaining the team in the upcoming T20 World Cup, set to be played in June in the USA and the Caribbean.&nbsp;



It is learned that Rohit Sharma will take over the charge of the Indian T20I team from the upcoming T20I series against Afghanistan. The two teams will lock horns with each other in a three-match series, starting from 11th January to 17th January.?



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Rohit Sharma hasn?t played a single T20I since the end of the T20 World Cup 2022. Since then team has provided opportunities to all the young players and formed a core for the next World Cup.&nbsp;



There were a lot of speculations about seniors playing in the T20 World Cup but with reports suggesting about Rohit Sharma making a comeback, we might see Virat Kohli returning to the team as well for the Afghanistan series.&nbsp;



Since Rohit Sharma hasn?t been playing T20Is, Hardik Pandya is captaining the team in the format. The all-rounder, however, got injured recently and is his absence Suryakumar Yadav was given the charge. But he too got injured and there?s no potential captaincy candidate in the team.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs AFG: India schedule for the Afghanistan series&nbsp;</h2>



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India and will be taking on Afghanistan in the three-match T20I series. The first game will be played on 11th January at Mohali. The focus will then shift towards the second match which will be played on 14th January. The match will take place in? Indore. The series will concluded in Bengaluru, which will host the last game on 17th January.?



Here?s the full schedule of India vs Afghanistan&nbsp;



1st T20I: 11th January - Mohali&nbsp;



2nd T20I: 14th January - Indore&nbsp;



3rd T20I: 17th January - Bengaluru&nbsp;

IND vs AFG: Rohit Sharma to captain India in Afghanistan series; likely to lead in T20?World Cup as well - Reports

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

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

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

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

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

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

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on February 19, with 15 exciting ODIs spread across three weeks. The tournament will feature eight top teams, divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Each group will play a round-robin format, where every team faces the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will then progress to the semi-finals.
Matches will be played in Pakistan and the UAE. Dubai hosting some of the biggest fixtures, including the highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match on February 23. The tournament will culminate with two semi-finals on March 4 and March 5, followed by the grand final on March 9. 

<h2>Dowload the ICC Champions trophy 2025 Schedule PDF</h2>

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
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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!