IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction: Rohit Sharma-led Team India will face Tom Latham-spearheaded New Zealand at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharmshala in match 21 of the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2023. The contest will be held on October 22, starting at 2:00 PM IST. This article will lead you through all the necessary details of the fixture including - IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 21st Match World Cup 2023 | India vs New Zealand Dream11 Team, HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, India Playing 11.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>Table of Contents</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-21st-world-cup-match-2023-details">IND vs NZ 21st World Cup Match 2023 Details:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#india-vs-new-zealand-playing-11">India vs New Zealand Playing 11</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-dream-11-prediction-today-match">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-dream-11-team">IND vs NZ Dream11 Team</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-dream-11-prediction-captain-and-vice-captain">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain And Vice-Captain</a></li><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-head-to-head-in-od-is">IND vs NZ Head to Head in ODIs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#hpca-stadium-pitch-report-india-vs-new-zealand">HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, India vs New Zealand</a></li></ul></nav></div>



India and New Zealand have emerged as the two top sides in the ongoing edition of the World Cup. Both teams are going from strength to strength and have been unbeaten so far in the tournament. With four wins from as many games, New Zealand and India sit atop the World Cup 2023 Points Table with the net run rate being the only difference.



Interstingly, in tomorrow's fixture, one of the team's unbeaten status will be put to a halt while the other side will enjoy a commanding five-match winning streak in the tournament.



Ahead of the fixture, India have already copped a blow with an injury to premier all-rounder Hardik Pandya, who hurt his left ankle in the game against Bangladesh. Pandya has been confirmed to miss the IND vs NZ fixture in Dharmshala and has not travelled with the Indian team for the game.



On the other side, New Zealand have been struggling with an injury to their skipper, Kane Williamson. But, it is worth noting that the Kiwis have managed to cover the loss of the skipper nicely enough so far in the World Cup 2023. With, or without, the services of Kane Williamson, New Zealand have managed to pull up four wins on the trot.



The major threat to the Indian team would be the pace battery of New Zealand, which will find it quite easy in Dharmshala to extract the in-air movement early in the innings. The likes of Trent Boult, Mat Henry, and Lockie Ferguson would be raring to lock horns against India.



Below is IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 21st Match World Cup 2023 | India vs New Zealand Dream11 Team, HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, India Playing 11.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-nz-21st-world-cup-match-2023-details">IND vs NZ 21st World Cup Match 2023 Details:</h2>



Match:?India vs New Zealand 21st Match World Cup 2023



Date &amp; Match Time:?22nd October 2023, 02:00 PM(IST)



Venue:?Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharmshala



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-vs-new-zealand-playing-11">India vs New Zealand Playing 11</h2>



India Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur/Mohammad Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj 



New Zealand Playing 11: Devon Conway, Will Young, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Jimmy Neesham, Matt Henry, Lockie Ferguson, Trent Boult



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-nz-dream-11-prediction-today-match">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match</h2>



A lot of how players will perform depends upon the nature of the surface. Dharmshala hasn't produced any one-sided surface so far and we expect the same for the IND vs NZ contest. The players who are amongst runs will be crucial and must be in the Dream11 Team. The pacers like Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, and Matt Henry will also be quite interesting to watch if there is some live grass left on the surface.



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



Wicketkeeper:?KL Rahul, Tom Latham



Batters:?Devon Conway, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Rachin Ravindra



All-Rounders:?Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner



Bowlers:?Matt Henry, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami/Lokie Ferguson



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-nz-dream-11-prediction-captain-and-vice-captain">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain And Vice-Captain</h2>



IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain:?Shubman Gill, Devon Conway



IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Vice-Captain:?Jasprit Bumrah



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-nz-head-to-head-in-od-is">IND vs NZ Head to Head in ODIs</h2>



<ul>
<li>Matches: 116 </li>



<li>India won: 58 </li>



<li>New Zealand won: 50 </li>



<li>Tied: 1 </li>



<li>No Result: 7</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="hpca-stadium-pitch-report-india-vs-new-zealand">HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, India vs New Zealand</h2>



The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharmshala has a history of getting exploited by the pacers. With the live grass on the surface, the seamers get movement aplenty to trouble the batters. But fortunately for the batters, it hasn't behaved as aforementioned so far in the ICC World Cup 2023. In this very same ground, a few days ago, England racked up a total of 364 runs, which gives enough indication that the surface is going to be balanced.



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IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction 21st Match World Cup 2023 | India vs New Zealand Dream11 Team, HPCA Stadium Pitch Report, India Playing 11

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=IND+vs+NZ" rel="nofollow">IND vs NZ</a> Dream11 Prediction [C &amp; VC] World Cup 2023 Semi-Final | India vs New Zealand Dream11 Team, Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report: On November 15, India is going to play the 1st Semi-Final match of <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/odi/icc-cwc/icc-world-cup-2023/" rel="nofollow">ICC Men?s ODI World Cup 2023</a> against New Zealand at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. India has been very consistent throughout the tournament and is expected to win the match.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=India" rel="nofollow">Team India</a> will be playing the first knockout match of the World Cup 2023, where Indian players need to play exceptional cricket. In the Group Stage, The Indian team stood at the top position in the ICC Men?s ODI World Cup 2023 Points Table with 18 points and an NRR of +2.570.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=New+Zealand" rel="nofollow">New Zealand </a>have played decent cricket in this World Cup, especially in the last few games of Group Stage. They lost a couple of matches due to poor bowling performance but won the last match against Sri Lanka. New Zealand has occupied fourth spot in the ICC Men?s ODI World Cup 2023 with ten points and an NRR of +0.743.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Today Match:</h2>



The Dream11 Prediction for the India vs New Zealand match is to try to pick players from both teams, and the conditions are good for batting, so pick more batters in your team. Pick pacers rather than spinners, as they can get a couple of wickets. Pick Rohit Sharma as a captain, whereas Mohd. Shami as a vice-captain of your Dream11 Team.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Must-Have Picks:</h2>



Rohit Sharma, Devon Conway, Shubman Gill, Kane Williamson, Virat Kohli, Rachin Ravindra, Shreyas Iyer, Daryl Mitchell, Jasprit Bumrah, Mitch Santner, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Trent Boult



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Captain &amp; Vice Captain:</h2>



 Virat Kohli, Devon Conway, Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rachin Ravindra.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Differential Picks:</h2>



 KL Rahul, Mark Chapman, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Suryakumar Yadav.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs NZ Dream11 Prediction Grand League :</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs NZ Dream11 Team:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wankhede Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report:</h2>



The Pitch of Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is known for batters? wickets, where Batters enjoy playing cricket due to the flat wickets and shorter boundaries. Bowlers will be quite expensive at this venue, but they will be effective in the second inning. The average score at this ground in Mumbai is around 270 runs in ODI cricket.



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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
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Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">McLaren Senna<o:p></o:p></h3>
The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Ferrari F12 TDF<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">Fastest to 200 ODI wickets for India</h2>
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them