On the day the selectors were anticipated to announce the squad for the forthcoming white-ball home series against Sri Lanka, Tuesday, Yash Dhull, however, became trending on Twitter. According to several media sources, Dhull might be contending for a spot on the ODI squad.?



<h2>Who is Yash Dhul?</h2>



The Delhi-born Yash Dhull, a lanky middle-order batsman, rose to fame earlier this year when the Indian U-19 side won the World Cup by defeating England in the title game in February 2022. Dhull, the team's captain, received immediate praise for a few outstanding knocks that contributed to India winning the title. After that victory, the Delhi kid addressed the media and made it clear that he wanted to play for the senior national team as soon as possible.



Since then, he has collected 939 runs in 10 first-class games, smashing 4 hundred and 2 half-centuries at an average of over 67. He has one half-century under his belt and has scored 191 runs in six games in List A (domestic one-day matches), which are modest statistics in contrast.



The performances are excellent, but given the pool of quality that Indian cricket now possesses, one would surmise that the 20-year-old is still a long way from fulfilling his dream of representing Team India.



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Dhull may be gunning for a spot in the ODI team, according to some media sources, including one from Cricbuzz. When this fact was brought up, Twitter went into overdrive, and the youngster quickly became popular. We'll look at some of the responses. Some tweets expressed support, while others questioned whether Dhull deserved to be considered or if there were other candidates who were more deserving.



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Yash Dhul trends on Twitter ahead of the Indian team announcement for the Sri Lanka series

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India vs Sri Lanka: Squads, Schedule, Venues, Timing, Broadcasting, and all you need to know: After a mixed tour of Bangladesh, where Team India took the Test series 2-0 but lost the ODI series, the Men in Blue will host Sri Lanka to start the new year in 2023. Next month, Dasun Shanaka's team will visit the subcontinent for two white ball series, where the two Asian teams will compete in three T20 Internationals and as many ODIs.



The T20 action begins on January 3 in Mumbai, with the final T20I on January 7. Following that, the ODI leg will begin on 10 January and conclude on 15 January, after which the Men in Blue will welcome New Zealand to the subcontinent.



Late at night on 27th December, BCCI announced the squads for T20Is and ODIs with Hardik leading the former and Rohit Sharma leading the latter. BCCI announced 16 membered T20I squads and so many for ODIs.



On the eve of 28 December, Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the 20-member 'hybrid' squad to take part in the upcoming Sri Lanka tour of India 2022/23. Dasun Shanaka will lead the Sri Lankan side for both T20I and ODI series. Left-handed strike batsman Bhanuka Rajapaksa and Nuwan Thushara are named in the squad only for T20Is whereas Jeffrey Vandersay and Nuwanidu Fernando are mentioned only in ODI squads.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-schedule-strong">India vs Sri Lanka: Schedule</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-t-20-i-schedule-strong">T20I schedule:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-odi-schedule-strong">ODI schedule:</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-a-href-https-www-icccricketschedule-com-ind-vs-sl-india-t-20-and-odi-squad-vs-sri-lanka-sri-lanka-tour-of-india-2023-strong-indias-squad-for-t-20-is-strong-target-blank-rel-noreferrer-noopener-squads-a-strong">India vs Sri Lanka: Squads</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-broadcasting-and-live-streaming-strong">India vs Sri Lanka: Broadcasting and Live streaming</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-announcements-so-far-strong">India vs Sri Lanka: Announcements so far</a></li></ul></nav></div>



Let?s take a look at the schedule, squads, venues, and other information:



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<h2 id="strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-schedule-strong">India vs Sri Lanka: Schedule</h2>



<h4 id="strong-t-20-i-schedule-strong">T20I schedule:</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>3 Jan 2023&nbsp;</td><td>IND vs SL 1st T20I</td><td>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>5 Jan 2023&nbsp;</td><td>IND vs SL 2nd T20I</td><td>Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td></tr><tr><td>7 Jan 2023</td><td>IND vs SL 3rd T20I</td><td>Saurashtra Cricket Stadium, Rajkot&nbsp;</td><td>7:00 PM</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h4 id="strong-odi-schedule-strong">ODI schedule:</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match&nbsp;</td><td>Venue</td><td>Time (IST)</td></tr><tr><td>10 Jan 2023</td><td>IND vs SL 1st ODI</td><td>Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati</td><td>1:30 PM&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>12 Jan 2023</td><td>IND vs SL 2nd ODI</td><td>Eden Gardens, Kolkata&nbsp;</td><td>1:30 PM&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>15 Jan 2023</td><td>IND vs SL 3rd ODI</td><td>Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram</td><td>1:30 PM&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<ul>
<li>T20I Squads:</li>
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India?s squad for T20Is- Hardik Pandya (C), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/suryakumar-yadav/">Suryakumar Yadav</a> (VC), Ishan Kishan (wk), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ruturaj-gaikwad/">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shubman-gill/">Shubman Gill</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/deepak-hooda/">Deepak Hooda</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rahul-tripathi/">Rahul Tripathi</a>, Sanju Samson, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/washington-sundar/">Washington Sundar</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yuzvendra-chahal/">Yuzvendra Chahal</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/axar-patel/">Axar Patel</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/arshdeep-singh/">Arshdeep Singh</a>, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/harshal-patel/">Harshal Patel</a>, Umran Malik, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shivam-mavi/">Shivam Mavi</a>, Mukesh Kumar.



Sri Lanka?s squad for T20Is- Dasun Shanaka(C), Wanindu Hasaranga(VC), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Kusal Mendis, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara, Nuwan Thushara



<ul>
<li>ODI Squads:</li>
</ul>



India?s squad for ODIs- Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Shubman Gill, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/virat-kohli-profile/">Virat Kohli</a>, Suryakumar Yadav, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shreyas-iyer/">Shreyas Iyer</a>, KL Rahul (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/kuldeep-yadav/">Kuldeep Yadav</a>, Axar Patel, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/umran-malik-1246528">Umran Malik</a>, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah.



Sri Lanka?s squad for ODIs- Dasun Shanaka(C), Kusal Mendis(VC), Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Sadeera Samarawickrama, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga, Ashen Bandara, Maheesh Theekshana, Jeffrey Vandersay, Chamika Karunaratne, Dilshan Madushanka, Kasun Rajitha, Nuwanidu Fernando, Dunith Wellalage, Pramod Madushan, Lahiru Kumara



<h2 id="strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-broadcasting-and-live-streaming-strong">India vs Sri Lanka: Broadcasting and Live streaming</h2>



Star Sports holds the rights to broadcast Team India's home leg and thus the entire Sri Lanka tour will be broadcast live on Star Sports network channels, while live streaming will be available on the Disney+Hotstar app. Fans can also watch the India vs Sri Lanka match on DD Sports.



<h2 id="strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-announcements-so-far-strong">India vs Sri Lanka: Announcements so far</h2>



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India vs Sri Lanka 2023: Squads, Schedule, Venues, Timing, Broadcasting, and all you need to know.

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India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: The Hardik Pandya-led India will begin their 2023 campaign with three Twenty20 Internationals against Sri Lanka, kicking in on January 3rd in Mumbai. The bilateral clash between the two teams will begin on Tuesday at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium. Here, we review the Wankhede Stadium playing surface as well as the Mumbai weather for the IND vs. SL 2023 contest.



The Indian selectors put their trust in youngsters to carry out the task. It would be exciting to watch who gets the chance to play in the starting XI with Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan both in the team. Ishan Kishan has boosted his profile for the limited overs format after blasting a double century in the third ODI against Bangladesh. Suryakumar Yadav, who has just been named vice-captain, will want to maintain his superior quality in the shortest format of the game.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/ind-vs-sl-1-1024x538.jpg" alt="India vs Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Tour Of India 2023 | India vs Sri Lanka" class="wp-image-100440" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">India vs Sri Lanka: India have won 17 T20Is out of 26 against the Lions (Twitter)</figcaption></figure>



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Sri Lanka's tour of India last year ended in an unexpected way for them, however. In that series, their captain Dasun Shanaka batted superbly, so he'll be looking to match that effort. In 2022, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis shone for the island nation.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><h2>Table of Contents</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-t-20-i-weather-forecast-strong">India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Weather Forecast</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-t-20-i-pitch-report-strong">India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Pitch Report</a></li></ul></nav></div>



While fans are eagerly waiting for the T20I action to begin, Let's check out, 'will rain spoil the game?&nbsp;



<h2 id="strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-t-20-i-weather-forecast-strong">India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Weather Forecast</h2>



India vs Sri Lanka | 1st T20I of Sri Lanka tour of India 2023 takes place on January 3 (Tuesday) at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST.



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According to weather.com, on January 3 (Tuesday) the temperature of India?s Mumbai city will be 31? Celsius during the day and drop to 20? Celsius at night. The sky will be crystal clear. The chance of rain is 4% during the day and 2% at night. The humidity will be 50% during the day and increase to 59% at night. Winds will move towards North West at a speed of 10-15 kph



<h2 id="strong-india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-t-20-i-pitch-report-strong">India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Pitch Report</h2>



The Wankhede Stadium has hosted a total of 7 T20I fixtures so far. However, several IPL games have taken place for the teams to be aware of the venue. The track at Wankhede Stadium is flattish, with shorter boundaries. Consequently, a large number of runs should be scored. The fact that batting first leads in an average score of 195 shows what to expect on Tuesday.



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The Wankhede stadium's pitch is a batting haven. The batsmen would try to use the bowlers' pace as the ball skids off the surface. The batsmen would like to take advantage of the small boundaries as much as possible. Dew is anticipated to contribute and would only make the bowler's concerns worse. However, because there is some movement available early in the game, pacers can enjoy bowling the opening overs.



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India vs Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Weather forecast and pitch report for 1st T20I | IND vs SL 1ST T20I-2023

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Ind vs SL 2nd T20I: The Hardik Pandya-led India opened their 2023 campaign with a thrilling victory over Sri Lanka in the first Twenty20 International on January 3rd in Mumbai. India is currently hosting a bilateral T20I series against Sri Lanka, with the opening match held on Tuesday at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium where India won the contest by a close 2-run margin.



Shivam Mavi and Shubman Gill were handed the International caps in T20I for the first time. Shivam Mavi made it a dream debut while Shubman would be a bit upset with his performance. Shivam Mavi took 4 wickets in his quota of 4 overs whereas the Jammu Express, Umran Malik, took 2 wickets and also clicked 155kps <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/umran-malik-bowls-fastest-ball-by-an-indian-in-india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-t20i-breaks-bumrahs-record/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">(Read full article)</a>. Nevertheless, India won the game, and each and every contribution by any means deserves applause.



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After winning the first T20I, the Men in Blue will now meet the Lions in the second T20I on January 5 at the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) stadium in Pune. The time is 7:00 PM (IST), the same as the first T20I. Here, we discuss the Pune weather for the IND vs SL 2nd T20I as well as the playing surface at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#strong-ind-vs-sl-2nd-t-20-i-weather-forecast-pune-strong">Ind vs SL 2nd T20I: Weather Forecast Pune</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-ind-vs-sl-2nd-t-20-i-pitch-report-mca-strong">Ind vs SL 2nd T20I: Pitch Report MCA</a></li><li class=""><a href="#strong-ind-vs-sl-2nd-t-20-i-who-will-win-the-2nd-t-20-i-strong">Ind vs SL 2nd T20I: Who will win the 2nd T20I?</a></li></ul></nav></div>



Let's check out, 'will rain spoil the game?&nbsp;



<h2 id="strong-ind-vs-sl-2nd-t-20-i-weather-forecast-pune-strong">Ind vs SL 2nd T20I: Weather Forecast Pune</h2>



India vs Sri Lanka | 2nd T20I of Sri Lanka tour of India 2023 takes place on January 5 (Thursday) at Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA) Stadium in Pune, India. The match begins at 7:00 PM IST.



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According to weather.com, on January 5 (Thursday) the temperature of India?s Pune city will be 31? Celsius during the day and drop to 19? Celsius at night. Some clouds might float overhead. The chance of rain is 5% during the day and 5% at night. The humidity will be 52% during the day and increase to 61% at night. Winds will move towards the South-East at a speed of 5-15 kph. That means, the rain would not interrupt the game and we will enjoy the full 40 overs of the contest.



<h2 id="strong-ind-vs-sl-2nd-t-20-i-pitch-report-mca-strong">Ind vs SL 2nd T20I: Pitch Report MCA</h2>



The Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium has hosted a total of 3 T20I fixtures so far. However, several IPL games have taken place for the teams to be aware of the venue. The pitches at MCA Stadium are made of black soil, which is expected to aid spin bowling. The MCA Stadium's surfaces are famed for being favorable to batting initially but also assisting spin bowling. And, based on past international and IPL results, the chasing team has the upper hand on the wickets at MCA Stadium in Pune.



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The average first innings score in MCA is 153, and it decreases to 128 in the second innings. The pitch is generally good for batting, with some help for the spinners. We can expect a similar deck as it was in the first match at the Wankhede. If we talk about ground dimensions, the straight boundary is approx 74 meters and the square boundaries are 65 meters.



<h2 id="strong-ind-vs-sl-2nd-t-20-i-who-will-win-the-2nd-t-20-i-strong">Ind vs SL 2nd T20I: Who will win the 2nd T20I?</h2>



Look, there is no doubt that the Indian team is looking stronger than the Sri Lankan team even on man-to-man marking. India have a decent batting depth and we saw on the 1st t20I, what they are capable of! Sri Lanka can amaze India riding on their spinners in the form of Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga. Ishan looked in great touch, so seemed Hardik and it won't be that easy for Sri Lankan bowlers to take them down every time. 



Toss can play a major role. This venue has only hosted three international T20s, and in those three games, the chasing team has won two. It doesn't say much, but it supports the widespread perception that any target can be chased in T20Is. Hardik might wish to bat first once again, with his desire to put the club in challenging positions moving forward. So If India bat first and locked the 170+ runs target, they are going to win it, and if the visitors bat first, they would need a minimum of 180 runs to stop the Indian batting lineup which is never going to be that easy anyway.



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Ind vs SL 2nd T20I: Weather forecast, pitch report, and who will win the 2nd T20I India vs Sri Lanka 2023?

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IND vs SL 3rd T20: Today, the last edition of the three-match T20 international series, will pit India and Sri Lanka against one another. So far, this series has been quite thrilling. Sri Lanka recovered by winning the second T20I by 16 runs after India won the first by two runs.



Another exciting encounter may be anticipated in Rajkot if the first two games give any indication. It will be a do-or-die match for both teams as this is the third match of the 3-match series and both teams have won one match each. Today, in this article, we will know further about the nature of the pitch of Rajkot Stadium and everything related to the stadium.



<h2>Pitch report of SCA Stadium, Rajkot</h2>



The SCA stadium's first-inning average is 179, while the second-inning average is 149. The spinners have always benefited a little from Rajkot's pitch. Overall, it can be described as a hitter's paradise. Even really fast bowlers must use slower deliveries on this ground to trick the batsman. If a hard pitch is thrown this time with little assistance to the spinners, another high-scoring match can be anticipated.



<h2>How important will the toss be?</h2>



At this stadium, four T20 International games have already been held. The unique aspect is that the outcomes are the same whether you aim for this target or pursue it. Thus, in Rajkot, the toss is not particularly significant. The captain who wins the toss will want to bowl first since the series is on the verge of do or die and he needs to have an objective in mind.



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<h2>Record of Saurashtra Cricket Stadium</h2>



<ul>
<li>Total Matches: 4</li>



<li>Matches won batting first: 2</li>



<li>Matches won bowling first: 2</li>
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<h2>The run average of Saurashtra Cricket Stadium</h2>



<ul>
<li>First-inning score on average: 179</li>



<li>The second inning's average score: 149</li>
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<h2>Statistics related to the score of Saurashtra Cricket Stadium</h2>



<ul>
<li>Highest Total: 202/4 (19.4 overs) made by India against Australia</li>



<li>Lowest Total: 87/10 (16.5 overs) made by South Africa against India</li>



<li>Lowest score to be defended: 196/2 (20 overs) by New Zealand against India</li>



<li>The highest score chased: 202/4 (19.4 overs) by India against Australia</li>
</ul>



<h2>Probable Playing 11 of India and <a href="https://sportsdanka.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-t20i-match-ind-vs-sl-3rd-t20i-2023-squads-possible-playing-11-weather-and-pitch-report/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://sportsdanka.com/cricket/india-vs-sri-lanka-3rd-t20i-match-ind-vs-sl-3rd-t20i-2023-squads-possible-playing-11-weather-and-pitch-report/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sri Lanka</a></h2>



India Probable XI: Ishan Kishan(w), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Rahul Tripathi, Hardik Pandya(c), Deepak Hooda, Axar Patel, Shivam Mavi, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh/Harshal Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal



Srilanka Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis(w), Dhananjaya de Silva, Charith Asalanka, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka



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IND vs SL 3rd T20: Know the surprising figures of Rajkot in the final match

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The Ind VS SL ODI series begins tomorrow (10th January). The series is essential for the Indian cricket team and for Sri Lanka as well, because this marks the start of their preparations for the upcoming 2023 ODI World Cup. Ind VS SL games have always been well-contested. Over the years, some of the top performances have been shown in these games. Virat Kohli, in particular, enjoys taking on this opposition and believes he has a good chance against them. Here is an in-depth look:?



<h2>Ind VS SL 1st ODI, Indian Team Preview:?</h2>



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The biggest update for the squad is that pace sensation Jasprit Bumrah is back. He will be a direct pick in the playing 11. Mohd Shami is also in the squad so even he is bound to get a game. As you do not call the experienced players to keep them on the bench. The last development is the comeback of Rohit Sharma post his finger injury. He will be opening the batting along with Ishan Kishan. The middle order will be laden with talented players like Surya and Shreyas.&nbsp;



Squad:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (WK), Ishan Kishan (WK), Washington Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah&nbsp; &nbsp;



Likely Playing XI:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (VC), Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal, Umran Malik/Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami.&nbsp;



<h2>Ind VS SL 1st ODI, Sri Lankan Team Preview:?</h2>



One of the positives for Sri Lanka in the T20I series is the presence of their left-arm pacer. Dilshan Madhushanka had become a nuisance for the Indian batters when the ball started swinging in the evening. Apart from him, the form of captain Dasun Shanaka is a big positive. Sri Lanka has a good trio of all-rounders in the form of Hasaranga, Shanaka, and Chamika Karunaratne. &nbsp;



Squad: &nbsp;



Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, Ashen Bandara, Nuwanidu Fernando,&nbsp;Dasun Shanaka&nbsp;(c), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kusal Mendis (wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Maheesh Theekshana, Kasun Rajitha, Dilshan Madushanka, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Jeffrey Vandersay, Pramod Madushan&nbsp;



Likely Playing XI:&nbsp;



Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis (WK), Avishka Fernando, Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Dasun Shanaka, Chamika Karunaratne, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dilshan Madhushanka, Maheesh Teekshana, Lahiru Kumara.&nbsp;



<h2>Dream 11 Prediction:?</h2>



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The playing XI for fantasy sports can be as follows:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma, Pathum Nissanka, Virat Kohli, Charith Asalanka, Suryakumar Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Hardik Pandya (C), Wanindu Hasaranga, Jasprit Bumrah, Lahiru Kumara, Yuzvendra Chahal&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to have a very good game in the Ind VS SL 1st ODI. This is predicted based on the stats that they have against the Sri Lankans.&nbsp;



<h2>Venue, Broadcasting, and Timings for Ind VS SL 1st ODI:?</h2>



The game begins at 1.30 pm Indian Standard Time. The official broadcaster of the games is Star TV Network. This will be covering the entire home season of the Indian cricket team. They will begin broadcasting with the pre-match show from 12:30 pm onwards. The game will be played at Guwahati. The pitch is a paradise for fast bowling when the ball is hard and especially in the evening. But later on, the pitch settles down and the batters will dominate.&nbsp;



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IND VS SL: 1st ODI Best Preview, Dream 11 Predictions, Playing XI, Squads, Venues, and Timings. All You Need to Know.&nbsp;

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Virat Kohli, the former captain of Team India, is off to a tremendous start in 2023. In Guwahati's opening One-Day International match against Sri Lanka, Virat Kohli scored a century. His ODI career total stands at 45 centuries, and his international total stands at 73 centuries. Virat Kohli blasted 113 runs in one inning as India defeated Sri Lanka by a score of 373 in the first ODI. 



In ODI cricket, Kohli is now the second batsman to surpass the milestone of 12,500 runs. In addition to this, he recorded his 45th ODI century. It was also his 20th international century scored on home turf. He has matched Sachin Tendulkar in this regard. The batsman with the second-most ODI century totals is Kohli. He had a wonderful start to the year 2023. In the opening game of the year, he scored a century.



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Virat Kohli has now scored two centuries in ODIs in a row. Virat Kohli hit 113 runs against Bangladesh earlier on December 10; Ishaan Kishan scored a double century in this game. In other words, Virat Kohli has two ODI century scores in the span of a month. Virat Kohli's resurgence is encouraging for Team India as they get ready for the ODI World Cup in 2023.



With this inning, Virat Kohli broke numerous records. It is also Virat Kohli's 20th century on home soil. This is his ninth ODI century versus Sri Lanka. He has also matched Sachin Tendulkar's record of 20 hundreds with this.



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MOST ODI CRICKET CENTURY



<ul>
<li>Sachin Tendulkar - 463 Match, 49 Century</li>



<li>Virat Kohli - 266 Match, 45 Century</li>



<li>Ricky Ponting - 375 matches, 30 centuries</li>



<li>Rohit Sharma - 236 matches, 29 centuries</li>



<li>Sanath Jayasuriya - 445 matches, 28 centuries</li>
</ul>



MOST HUNDREDS FOR INDIA IN ODIs



<ul>
<li>Sachin Tendulkar - 463 matches, 49 centuries</li>



<li>Virat Kohli - 266 matches, 45 centuries</li>



<li>Rohit Sharma - 236 matches, 29 centuries</li>
</ul>



MOST CENTURIES IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET



<ul>
<li>Sachin Tendulkar - 664 matches, 100 centuries</li>



<li>Virat Kohli - 484 matches, 73 centuries</li>



<li>Ricky Ponting - 560 matches, 71 centuries</li>
</ul>



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IND vs SL ODI: Virat Kohli scored his 45th century against Sri Lanka, second century in a month

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Virat Kohli batted superbly and put together an outstanding performance of 113 runs in the opening game of the ODI series against Sri Lanka. In ODI cricket, this was his 45th century. India scored a massive 373 runs thanks to his century, winning the match by a margin of 67 runs. Virat Kohli was interviewed by Suryakumar Yadav following this game. During this, Kohli shared his experience of overcoming adversity and provided advice on how to do the same.



Before the conversation even began, Suryakumar Yadav wished Virat a good new year. Surya stated that Kohli had an interview during the Asia Cup and that he now gets the opportunity to question Virat. He expressed gratitude to everyone for the chance. Virat scored a century in the final game of 2022 and hit a century in his first game of 2023, according to Suryakumar. Virat then wished Suryakumar Yadav a very happy new year and expressed his admiration for all that he had accomplished this year.



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Virat stated: "Even though we have been engaged for a very long time, what you have accomplished in the past year is noteworthy. This has never happened to me before. You are developing a unique template. The crowd watches your bat. Inside, the excitement is different." In addition to being pleased with his century, Kohli also expressed delight that these events are taking place. In the previous two years, such a year has not yet begun. This time, he produced a century in the opening game of the year. He was content to bat for virtually the entire innings and contribute the extra 25?30 runs that he believed were necessary given the dampness. He scored a hundred runs with his bat in the start of the year, which also happens to be World Cup year. In this situation, he hopes to win for his country by performing the same in the Test series against Australia and the World Cup. He enjoys batting in this manner. He is accustomed to batting-like ways when he is pleased with his performance. When you play cricket for a long period, your mental condition goes through ups and downs, but maintaining your mind sharp is beneficial to him.



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Suryakumar questioned Virat Kohli regarding his most recent two years and what he did to ensure that in 2023, he would score a century in the opening game. "When you play matches consistently, they expect you in a different way," responded Kohli in response. You will feel it more as you play more. As of right now, Surya will carry out the action. It requires commitment. It is a lot of fun as long as you have good timing and runs are scored, but when runs are not scored, a poor phase appears, and in my case, I start to become frustrated. What do people hope to achieve? I wish to play in this manner. I wish to perform this way. Cricket was not letting me play the way I needed to play, so I had to. I was a long way from my true game as a result. My expectations were outpacing my abilities. I came to the realization that I had to love myself. I must also face the fact that I am the team's worst player. I was really irritable as a result of this rejection, which was not good. The folks who were close to me did not fare well. It was unfair to Anushka and the other individuals who have consistently stood with me. After that, I began to enjoy practicing when I came back after my break for the Asia Cup. This is how I have always played cricket. My suggestion is to take two steps back if you find yourself becoming desperate for something because as you become desperate, things move farther away from you.



Suryakumar Yadav then instructed everyone to constantly bear this in mind. Even when anything goes wrong, keep working hard. Continue playing and have fun. After that, he hoped Virat would consistently hit hundreds of runs so he could interview Kohli.



Virat responded by joking that it shouldn't happen because Suryakumar is walking away from the bowlers as they desperately try to get him out. The bowlers worry that if it doesn't get out, it won't change when it hits again. Speaking with them is a delight every time. We got off to a good start, and maybe we can keep it up.



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Virat Kohli Interview: Suryakumar Yadav took Virat Kohli's funny interview, know what Kohli said in one click

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Kuldeep Yadav, IND vs SL, 2nd ODI: The Sri Lankan batsmen were frequently hampered by Indian bowlers at Kolkata's storied Eden Gardens stadium. In the second ODI of the series, Squad India finished off the innings of the Sri Lankan team for 215 runs. Kuldeep Yadav, a spinner from China, played well. In addition to him, pacer Mohammad Siraj bowled superbly.



In the second one-day international of the series against Sri Lanka at the Eden Gardens stadium, Indian bowlers displayed incredible skill. Batting first, the Sri Lankan side was all out for 215 runs in 39.4 overs. Kuldeep Yadav, a mystery spinner, claimed three wickets for 51 runs in ten overs. Pacer Mohammad Siraj, who bowled 5.4 overs in addition to him, claimed 3 wickets for 30 runs. Axar Patel, an all-arounder, and young pacer Umran Malik each took one wicket.



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<h2>Clean bowled the centurion of the last match</h2>



It was particularly noteworthy as Kuldeep Yadav, an unknown Indian spinner, victimized Sri Lankan skipper Dasun Shanaka while taking three wickets in the game. After the team's first four wickets fell, Sri Lankan skipper Shanaka entered the crease and attempted a sweep shot, which is what he does best. He made an attempt to sweep the ball away from Kuldeep's leg stump. Shanaka was caught because the Indian star's ball was unable to rotate very much. Shanaka had to make his way back to the pavilion after the ball broke his leg.



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Kuldeep, who played domestic cricket for Uttar Pradesh, bowled beautifully in this game. He secured three crucial dismissals for 51 runs. Kuldeep led Kusal Mendis, Charith Asalanka, and captain Dasun Shanaka to the pavilion. Kuldeep's bowling was responsible for Sri Lanka's six wickets falling for only 126 runs.



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IND vs SL: The magic is shown by mystery spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who is returning after two years.

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IND vs. SL Highlights: Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka elected to bat first after winning the toss in the 2nd match of the 3-match series being played at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata today. The mystery spinner returning to the team from India showed his magic and destroyed the Sri Lankan middle order. Kuldeep Yadav took three important wickets, giving away 51 runs in 10 overs. Indian pacer Mohammed Siraj also took 3 wickets, while fellow bowler Umran Malik also got 2 wickets. Sri Lanka's team was unable to bat even for the full 50 overs; Sri Lanka scored 215 runs in 39.4 overs.



India's chase of the target got off to a poor start. India had four wickets gone at one point, with the score at 86 runs. KL Rahul, who batted at number five, however, played a cautious inning and secured the victory for Team India. Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, and Kuldeep Yadav all helped him out during this.



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<h2>Rohit and Virat's bat remained silent</h2>



India got off to a rough start. Four of his batsmen had left the pavilion down by 86 runs. After hitting 28 runs, the captain, Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, and Shreyas Iyer were all out. The highest 50 runs were scored earlier by Nuwanidu Fernando, a Sri Lankan making his international debut. Dunith Wellalage and Kushal Mendis both scored 34 and 32 runs, respectively.



<h2>KL Rahul Played Brilliantly</h2>



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Mohammad Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav were crucial to Team India's success in bowling. At the same time, KL Rahul, an accomplished batsman, excelled in the middle order. After four wickets fell for 86 runs, he took over the innings as he and Hardik Pandya added 75 runs for the fifth wicket. After facing 53 balls and scoring 36 runs, Hardik was given the boot. Rahul had Axar Patel's support behind him. For the sixth wicket, they combined for a partnership of 30 runs. Kuldeep Yadav hit 10 runs off 10 balls, keeping KL Rahul's undefeated score at 63 from 103 balls.



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Man Of the Match: Kuldeep Yadav (10over - 51runs - 3wickets)



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Srilanka | Playing 11: Nuwanidu Fernando, Avishka Fernando, Kusal Mendis (wk), Charith Asalanka, Dhananjaya de Silva, Dasun Shanaka (c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Dunith Wellalage, Lahiru Kumara, Kasun Rajitha



India | Playing 11: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Kuldeep Yadav, Umran Malik, Mohammed Siraj



Umpires: Nitin Menon, KN Anantha Padmanabhan



Third Umpire: Jayaraman Madanagopal



Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

IND vs SL Highlights: India beat Sri Lanka by 4 wickets at Eden Gardens, clinching the series 2-0

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Pakistan squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is yet to be announced {PC:X}

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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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.