IND vs SA 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction: After the rain-marred opening T20I between India and South Africa in Durban, all eyes will be glued to the second encounter of the three-match T20I series, which is set to be held on December 12, 2023, at St George's Park,?Gqeberha. The fixture is slated to commence at 8:30 PM IST.



Team India and South Africa are running short with the number of T20I games ahead of the all-important ICC T20 World Cup 2024. The two sides need to iron out their perfect playing combination in just five T20I games, which are to be held in the next five months.



While India is scheduled to host Afghanistan for another three-match T20I series early next year, South Africa will play against West Indies in their next T20I series before the World Cup.



With the first game already washed out due to rain, the next two outings become crucial for the two sides locking horns. India and South Africa will aim to finalise their right combination as they proceed further in the series.



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Series/Tour:&nbsp;India tour of South Africa 2023-24



Match:?IND vs SA 2nd T20I



Day/Date:?Tuesday/December 12, 2023



Venue:?St George's Park,?Gqeberha



Time:?8:30 PM IST



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="rsa-vs-ind-1st-t-20-i-expected-playing-11">IND vs SA 2nd T20I Expected Playing11</h2>



South Africa?s Expected Playing11:&nbsp;Reeza Hendricks, Matthew Breetzke, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Keshav Maharaj, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Tabraiz Shamsi



India?s Expected Playing11:?Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh



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South Africa Squad:&nbsp;Reeza Hendricks, Tristan Stubbs, Aiden Markram(c), Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Andile Phehlukwayo, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger, Keshav Maharaj, Ottniel Baartman, Marco Jansen, Tabraiz Shamsi, Donovan Ferreira, Lizaad Williams



India Squad:?Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Shubman Gill, Jitesh Sharma(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Rinku Singh, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Ishan Kishan, Mukesh Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Tilak Varma, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 2nd T20I Dream11 Prediction</h2>



Suryakumar Yadav (C), Heinrich Klaasen (wk &amp; vc), Shubman Gill,?Yashavi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, David Miller, Aiden Markram, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Gerald Coetzee, Nandre Burger.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">India vs South Africa 2nd T20I Dream11 Team</h2>



Wicketkeeper: Heinrich Klaseen



Batter: Reeza Hendricks, Suryakumar Yadav, Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal



All-Rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Aiden Markram, Marco Jansen



Bowler: Ravi Bishnoi, Gerald Coetzee, Mohammad Siraj



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA 2nd T20I Captain And Vice-Captain Picks</h2>



Captain: Suryakumar Yadav



Vice-Captain: Gerald Coetzee



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">St George's Park,?Gqeberha Pitch Report</h2>



A few eyeballs will be attracted to the skies as the forecast predicts a wee bit of showers in the afternoon in Gqeberha. However, it's not a threatening one. The pitch at this venue has often produced a poised contest for both sides. Initially, the surface offers a decent assistance to the batters and then late in the innings, the bowlers come into play.



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IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Indian stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav has become the joint-fastest Indian player to reach a landmark of 2000 T20I runs after he scored a fine half-century against South Africa in the 2nd T20I held in Gqeberha in the ongoing three-match T20I series between India and South Africa.



Suryakumar Yadav, widely known for his brisk cameos late in the innings, has gone past the T20I greats to ink his name in the history books by becoming one of the fastest batters to score 2000 T20I runs in just 56 innings.



Notably, he equalled Virat Kohli, who also completed his 2000 T20I runs in 56 innings, with a knock of 56 runs off 36 deliveries aided by five fours and three sixes in the 2nd T20I. 



However, to stand apart from the rest, Suryakumar Yadav shattered the records of Aaron Finch and Glenn Maxwell to score 2000 runs in T20Is in terms of balls faced. While Yadav has only taken 1163 deliveries, Aaron Finch took 1283 balls and Glenn Maxwell 1304 balls to amass 2000 runs in the T20Is.



The list of fastest batters to 2000 T20I runs feature the Pakistani duo of wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan and opener Babar Azam. Both the batters completed 2000 T20I runs in a record 52 deliveries, the least among the active players.



The second spot was held individually by Virat Kohli before India's 2nd T20I contest against South Africa. Now Suryakumar Yadav and Virat Kohli jointly hold the second spot. 



KL Rahul has held fourth spot in the elite list by plundering 2000 T20I runs in 58 innings followed by former Australian captain Aaron Finch, who took 62 innings to go past the magic figure.



Below is the list of players who have been fastest to 2000 T20I runs:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fastest Players to 2000 T20I runs:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No</td><td>Player</td><td>Country</td><td>Innings</td><td>Matches</td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Babar Azam</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>52</td><td>54</td></tr><tr><td>=</td><td>Mohammad Rizwan</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>52</td><td>63</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>India</td><td>56</td><td>60</td></tr><tr><td>=</td><td>Suryakumar Yadav</td><td>India</td><td>56</td><td>59</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>KL Rahul</td><td>India</td><td>58</td><td>62</td></tr><tr><td>06</td><td>Aaron Finch</td><td>Australia</td><td>62</td><td>62</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*As of December 12, 2023, after IND vs SA 2nd T20I.</figcaption></figure>



Fastest Players to 2000 T20I runs (in terms of balls faced): 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>No</td><td>Player</td><td>Country</td><td>Balls Faced</td></tr><tr><td>01</td><td>Suryakumar Yadav</td><td>India</td><td>1163</td></tr><tr><td>02</td><td>Aaron Finch</td><td>Australia</td><td>1283</td></tr><tr><td>03</td><td>Glenn Maxwell</td><td>Australia</td><td>1304</td></tr><tr><td>04</td><td>David Miller</td><td>South Africa</td><td>1398</td></tr><tr><td>05</td><td>KL Rahul</td><td>India</td><td>1415</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's record of fastest Indian to 2000 T20I runs

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IND vs SA 2nd T20I: What an endgame we saw yesterday! South Africa made exactly the comeback, India did in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 final in the last five overs. 



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It was a nail-biting showdown at St George's Park, where South Africa kept their cool to edge out a victory in this low-scoring thriller! The match swang both ways several times and the Proteas managed to thrive when it mattered the most. 



With this win, the series is at level and the last two T20Is will play as the deciders. The third T20I is scheduled for 13th November and the last T20I is set to be played on 15 November. 



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South Africa again won the toss and opted to bowl first. India played with the same team as the first T20I while South Africa made a change in the form of Reeza Hendricks removing Kruger.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="india-innings-124-6-20-overs">INDIA Innings- 124/6 (20 overs)</h3>



India?s innings got off to a rocky start as they lost Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, and Suryakumar Yadav early on, leaving the team in a tough spot. The middle-order batters struggled to pick up the pace, with Tilak managing a steady but slow run-a-ball 20. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/11/sanju-sam.jpg" alt="IND vs SA 2nd T20I: India Batting Derailed, South Africa Leveled The Series in a Nail-Biter With a 3-wicket Win" class="wp-image-149393" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Sanju went for duck (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



The team faced an uphill battle to rebuild their innings, but Axar Patel brought some firepower with an aggressive approach, only to be runout in a stroke of bad luck at the bowler's end.



Rinku Singh wasn?t able to make a notable impact, but Hardik Pandya stepped in with a valuable late contribution that provided a glimmer of hope. Thanks to Pandya?s efforts, India managed to push past the 120-run mark, salvaging a total that gave their bowlers something to defend.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="south-africa-innings-128-7-19-overs">South Africa Innings- 128/7 (19 overs)</h3>



The Proteas showcased exceptional bowling, limiting India to a below-par score. Rickelton started with a few boundaries but was soon caught in the deep by Arshdeep. Chakaravarthy entered in the 5th over, quickly making his mark by dismissing Markram with a clever googly.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/11/markram.jpg" alt="IND vs SA 2nd T20I: India Batting Derailed, South Africa Leveled The Series in a Nail-Biter With a 3-wicket Win" class="wp-image-149394" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Chakaravarthy strikes early (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Chakaravarthy continued his impressive spell, dismissing Hendricks in his next over, taking advantage of the turn and grip on the pitch. South Africa attempted to turn the tide by promoting Jansen to No. 5, but he fell victim to Chakaravarthy?s mystery spin as well.



At the other end, Bishnoi bowled with discipline, adding to South Africa?s challenges. The crucial breakthrough came when Chakaravarthy removed Klaasen, keeping the pressure high. He struck again, bowling Miller on the very next delivery to secure his maiden 5-wicket haul in T20Is.



Chakaravarthy finished with remarkable figures of 5/17, leaving South Africa reeling. However, Stubbs found a reliable partner in Coetzee, who played aggressively. Together, they stitched a quick 42-run partnership off 20 balls, steering South Africa to victory with an over to spare.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/11/stubbs.jpg" alt="IND vs SA 2nd T20I: India Batting Derailed, South Africa Leveled The Series in a Nail-Biter With a 3-wicket Win" class="wp-image-149395" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IND vs SA 2nd T20I: Stubbs Valiant Batting Efforts Worked (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



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IND vs SA 2nd T20I: India Batting Derailed, South Africa Leveled The Series in a Nail-Biter With a 3-wicket Win

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Australia Cricket Team has faced a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out the entire tournament with a back injury, and there are chances that he might miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 
Mitchell Marsh has been struggling with his back ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 started. The pacer looked in pain but continued playing for Australia before he was dropped from the team as Beau Webster replaced him for the last match at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
Following that, Mitchell Marsh played a single game in the Big Bash League, and after that,t, he was rested from the last three matches of the BBL season to mentally and physically refresh ahead of the ICC  Champions Trophy 2025. However, it came as a big surprise that selectors ruled him out. 
<h2>Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction - Cricket Australia </h2>
Cricket Australia released the official statement, saying that the all-rounder has been ruled out with lower back pain and dysfunction. The statement added that they made the decision, keeping in mind the long-term plan, adding that they will be naming a replacement soon. 
"Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men's Champion's Trophy with ongoing lower back pain and dysfunction. The National Selection Panel and Australian men's medical team ruled Marsh out of the tournament with the injury which has not responded sufficiently to rehabilitation. 
"His lower back pain flared in recent weeks, leading the NSP to make the longer-term decision for Marsh to complete a more extended period of rehabilitation. Marsh will now undergo a period of further rest and rehabilitation as part of his return-to-play plan. The NSP will meet to decide on a replacement for Marsh in due course." Statement from Cricket Australia read. 
Mitchell Marsh getting ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 comes as a huge blow. The all-rounder has been the key member of the team in the white-ball cricket. Since 2023, he has been sensational with the bat, as he has averaged 44.54 in ODIs with a strike rate of 109.13. Along with this, he also has been handy with the ball. 
Cricket Australia are also mulling over the fitness of captain Pat Cummins as well. The pacer has been struggling with the ankle injury and there is no clarity over him as well. If both Marsh and Cummins get ruled out, then there will be headaches for the management as they won't have a captaincy option. 
Steve Smith and Travis Head might be asked to take over the role then. Josh Inglis also is there as he recently led the team in home summer, both in T20Is and ODIs.
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Mitchell Marsh has been struggling with his back ever since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 started.

T20I captain Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a back injury, and there are chances that he might miss the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Australia shocked! Captain ruled out of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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IND vs ENG 4th T20I: With the scoreline of 2-1, India and England are now going to play the fourth T20I of the series at the MCA Stadium, Pune. There is a lot at stake for England, but India has some breathing space. 
England have lost all three tosses so far and still managed to secure a win while batting first on a batting paradise. Meanwhile, India, who were used to winning series with a clean sweep, have lost one match in the series but can still wrap up the series in their favor today in Pune.
Let's take a look at the squads and strongest Playing11 possible for India and England in the 4th T20I:
<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Squads</h2>
England Squad: Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood, Saqib Mahmood, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Rehan Ahmed
India Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Dhruv Jurel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana
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<h2>Playing11 and Strategies</h2>
INDIA: Rinku Singh has returned to contention after recovering from his injury. On Thursday, India's assistant coach, Ryan ten Doeschate, confirmed that he is fully fit. His extended net session further hinted at his potential inclusion in the playing XI for the upcoming match.  
When it comes to strategy, India relied heavily on spin in the previous game, fielding five spinners—Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, and Abhishek Sharma—alongside just two pacers, Mohammed Shami and Hardik Pandya.
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However, the pitch in Pune is unlikely to offer much assistance to spinners. With Rinku Singh, a reliable left-handed batter, back in the mix, India could consider making a tactical adjustment by replacing Washington Sundar with an additional pacer, Arshdeep Singh, to strengthen their pace attack.
*India Playing11: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy
ENGLAND: England might go with the same playing11 as in the 3rd T20I. There isn't any solid reason for them to make any changes only if there is a forced one. Jamie Smith(if not available) might get replaced by Jacob Bathell if needed.
*England Playing11: Ben Duckett, Philip Salt (wk), Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith/Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
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<h2>Pitch Report of Pune's MCA Stadium</h2>
The MCA Stadium in Pune is known for its batting-friendly conditions, making it a prime venue for high-scoring encounters. With short square boundaries and a true surface, batters often enjoy their time in the middle, and big totals are a common sight. If the scores don’t breach the 200-run mark, as was frequently seen in the last IPL, it would likely be due to disciplined bowling rather than any assistance from the pitch.
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Unlike some other venues in India, dew is not a significant factor here, ensuring that both innings are played under fairly consistent conditions. Additionally, the pitch tends to remain firm throughout the game, offering good bounce for stroke play and providing some assistance to pacers who hit the deck hard. With these factors in play, the MCA Stadium is set to witness a thrilling contest filled with raining boundaries and aggressive stroke-making.
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<h2>IND vs ENG 4th T20I Dream11 Team and Fantasy Tips</h2>
Pune's MCA Stadium is a batting paradise, and unless we witness any sort of collapse, it will be a high-scoring game. Anything under 170 would be below-par. We will make our team based on this, and not to mention, there will be a risk factor. 
For Wicketkeeper, Jos Buttler is going to be the first choice for everyone and he is a must-pick player. Sanju Samson is our second pick as he is not much picked, and he is due for a good performance. There couldn't be a better ground other than MCA Stadium for him to get his form back. He is even a choice for captain if you can take extra risks. 
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Tilak Verma is in great form and Ben Duckett is a good player of spin. With not much grip off the surface, these two batters are expected to fire to a good extent. SKY is under the radar and this Pune surface suits him so he is going to be in the team considering of what he can do when is in form. Tilak Verma or Ben Duckett can be another option for the captain and probably the safer option.
There are a lot of options in this section for both teams. Hardik Pandya and Liam Livingstone are two must-pick players and besides them, Overton might prove to be a good option. 
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Arshdeep Singh, if plays the match, must be in the dream11 team. Replace him with Mohammed Shami if Arshdeep doesn't play. Varun Chakravarthy and Mark Wood would be the two other bowlers. 
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This makes a strong team, more focused on the batting side as the pitch will favor the batters more. The bowling options are those who are most likely going to take wickets on such a surface. 
<h2>Dream11 Team- Grand League</h2>
Wicket-Keeper: Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(C1) Batters: Surya Kumar Yadav, Den Duckett, Tilak Verma(C2) Allrounders: Hardik Pandya (VC), Liam Livingstone, J Overton Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, V Chakravarthy, Mark Wood  
*- These are predictions and they might go wrong. Play at your own risk.

India and England are set to lock horns in the Fourth T20I at MCA Stadium, Pune and a lot is at stake for England. We have picked up the top 11 players for our grand league team in this post.

This post covers the best dream11 team prediction for IND vs ENG 4th T20I. The fourth T20I between India and England is set to be played at MCA Stadium, PUNE.

IND vs ENG 4th T20I Dream11 Fantasy Tips, Best Grand League Team Prediction and Strongest Playing11 Prediction

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
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India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
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<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.