RCB vs KKR: Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered their second consecutive victory of the IPL 2024 as they defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by seven wickets in match number 10 of the 2024 Indian Premier League. With their second win in the current campaign, KKR continues to remain in the top half of the overall standings of IPL 2024.



RCB were asked to bat first by Shreyas Iyer's Kolkata Knight Riders on a pitch which was a batting paradise and a nightmare for the bowlers. The pitch assisted the pacers in the initial overs, but as the swing went away, the batters started to dominate.



The duo of Virat Kohli and Faf Du Plessis got RCB off to a good start, but Harshit Rana got the better of the RCB skipper he got dismissed early on in the powerplay. But it was yet another Virat Kohli masterclass, as he and Cameron Green completely dominated the KKR bowling unit on a flat pitch.



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Andre Russell was brought into the attack, and he dismissed Cameron Green (33 runs in 21 balls) after the end of the powerplay. Maxwell came out and played a good hand of 28 runs in 19 balls, but Sunil Marine sent him back to the pavilion.



KKR tried their best to put a stop on the scoring rate of RCB, but Varun Chakravathy's 17-run over spoiled things for the Kolkata-based team. Maxwell got dropped twice as well, but luckily Narine dealt with his threat. The likes of Anuj Rawat and Rajat Patidar couldn't get going, and both of them perished.



But, RCB's favorite finisher, Dinesh Karthik, played yet another special knock of 20 runs in 8 balls and, alongside Kohli, helped RCB post 182 runs on the board.



KKR had to chase the target of 183 runs if they wanted to maintain their record of consecutive wins against RCB, and they did exactly that as the opening pair of Sunil Narine (47 runs in 22 balls) and Philip Salt (30 runs in 20 balls) got involved in an opening partnership of 86 runs in the first six overs and turned the game into a one-sided affair.



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Mayank Dagar gave some hope to RCB as he dismissed Narine with a ripper, but Venkatesh Iyer (50 runs in 30 balls) didn't allow the RCB bowlers to settle.



Vyshak dismissed Salt but it was too late as the duo of Shreyas Iyer (39 runs in 24 balls) and Rinku Singh (5 runs in 5 balls) helped KKR get over the line and seal the match.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TATA IPL Points Table Latest Updated after RCB vs KKR</h2>



Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan, and Chennai Super Kings remain the only unbeaten teams so far in the IPL 2024. CSK are still the table toppers with two points and a net run rate of +1.979, having won both of their games against RCB and GT.



Shreyas's Iyer Kolkata Knight Riders are at number two with two wins out of two games as well, but their Net Run Rate of +1.047 is lower than CSK.



Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals are at the third place with two points and a positive Net Run?Rate?of?+0.800.



The number four and number five positions in the overall standings are occupied by Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings and both have two points next to their name having won one game and lost one as well but SRH's superior net run rate of +0.675 keeps them ahead of Punjab (+0.025).&nbsp;



RCB started their season with a defeat against CSK but bounced back with a win against PBKS. However, the Kolkata Knight Riders had some other plans as they defeated RCB in match number 10 of IPL 2024 and the defeat against KKR means that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru are sitting at the sixth position with two points next to their name with a negative run rate of -0.711.



2022 IPL winners Gujarat Titans are in the bottom half of the IPL 2024 points table as they are currently at the seventh position with two points and a negative Net Run Rate of -1.425. They won one game against the Mumbai Indians and lost the other against the Chennai Super Kings.&nbsp;



Number eight, nine and ten positions are occupied by Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and the Lucknow Super Giants.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Teams List</th><th>P</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>PTS</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td> Chennai Super Kings</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>1.979</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>1.047</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.800</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.675</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.025</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.711</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.425</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.528</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.925</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.000</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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TATA IPL Points Table Latest Updated after RCB vs KKR IPL-2024 | KKR in Second Position| Indian Premier League

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IPL 2024 Updated Points Table: In what promised to be a really exciting and fascinating encounter, Shubman Gill led Gujarat Titans took on Shikhar Dhawan?s Punjabi Munde of Punjab Kings in match number 17 of the Tata Indian Premier League 2024. This was the second home game of the IPL 2022 winners and they failed to defend a total of 199 runs as the the IPL 2024 runners up Punjab Kings defeated GT by three wickets.



Shikhar Dhawan asked the Gujarat Titans to bat first and Gujarat took full advantage of the batting conditions on offer as the opening duo of Wriddhiman Saha (11 runs 13 balls) and Shubman Gill (89 runs in 48 balls) started things off nicely for GT. Saha though didn't look comfortable in the middle and started very slowly and in the process of accelerating his inning, he lost his wicket to Kagiso Rabada. Gill though on the other end showed his class as he scored a flurry of boundaries in the first six overs of the match.



Gill stitched some useful partnerships with the likes of Kane Williamson and Sai Sudharsan. Williamson (26 runs in 22 balls) played a decent knock for someone who came out to bat in the IPL after one year. Sai Sudharsan (33 runs in 19 balls) played an aggressive inning of 30+ runs but he was sent back to the pavilion by the short pitched delivery of Harshal Patel.



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Skipper Shubman Gill continued his assault from one end but he didn't receive any kind of support from the other end as Vijay Shankar (8 runs in 10 balls) fell prey to the fabulous bowling of Rabada.



Much to the delight of the Ahmedabad crowd, out came Rahul Tewatia to the crease and played a couple of good shots which helped to ease the pressure of Shubman on the other end. The two helped the home side put a challenging total of 199 runs on the board in their quota of 20 overs.



The Punjab Bowlers didn't have a good night with the ball and gave way too many runs against the GT batting unit. Kagiso Rabada (2-44) was the best bowler for PBKW while Harpreet Brar (1-33) and Harshal Patel (1-44) took one wicket each.



Talking about the batting inning of PBKS, they didn't have a good start as skipper Shikhar Dhawan (1 run in 2 balls) got cleaned up by the experienced Shikhar Dhawan on the very first ball of his first over. But, the duo of Jonny Bairstow (22 runs in 13 balls) and Prabhsimran Singh (35 runs in 24 balls) stabilized things for the Punjab based side with their partnership of 35 runs in 24 balls for the third wicket. However, Chinaman bowler Noor Ahmed spoiled the party of Punjab as he cleaned up Bairstow with a peach of a delivery.



Sam Curran (5 runs in 8 balls) came out to bat at number four but failed to live up to the expectations of the fans as he got dismissed by some superb piece of bowling by Omarzai.



Sikandar Raza, playing his first game of the season didn't get going and was able to score just 15 runs in 16 balls and eventually he gave away his wicket to IPL 2024 Purple Cap holder Mohit Sharma.



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Jitesh Sharma (16 runs in 8 balls) and Shashank Singh (61 runs in 29 balls) stabilized things for the Kings as they stitched a partnership of 39 runs in 19 balls for the sixth wicket. This partnership helped the visitors to stay in the game. The mighty Rashid Khan had some other plans as he sent Jitesh Back to&nbsp;the&nbsp;pavilion.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Updated Points table after GT vs PBKS</h3>



Shreyas Iyer led Kolkata Knight riders are sitting comfortably at the top of the table with three wins in three games and a Fantastic net run rate of +2.518 followed by 2008 IPL winners Rajasthan Royals with six points as well but with a slightly lower net run rate of +1.249.



Five time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings are at the third position with four points and a net run rate of +0.976. The fourth spot is occupied by the Lucknow Super Giants with four points as well but their net run rate of +0.483 is lower than CSK?s net run rate.



After their victory by three wickets against the Gujarat Titans, the Punjab Kings have climbed to the fifth rank in the points table. They have four points in four games having won two matches and lost two games as well. They have a negative net run rate of -0.220. Gujarat Titans have fallen to the sixth spot after their defeat against PBKS. They have the same number of points as PBKS but their net run rate of -0.580 is higher?than?PBKS.



The seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth positions are occupied by the likes of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals and?Mumbai?Indians.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAMS</th><th>P</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>PTS</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>2.518</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>1.249</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.976</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>0.483</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.220</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.580</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0.204</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.876</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.347</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.423</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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IPL 2024 Updated Points Table: Punjab Kings Jump to FIFTH Position of IPL 2024 Rankings

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IPL 2024 Updated Points Table: In what proved to be a really exciting and nail biting encounter, the Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals in the 24th game of the 2024 Tata Indian Premier League by three wickets on the final delivery of the game and this win helped the Shubman Gill led team secure their third win of the season.



The three wicket win against Rajasthan helped the Titans record the second highest run chase at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium. The IPL 2022 winners equalled the record of the Rajasthan Royals when they chased down a target of 197 runs against the defunct Deccan Chargers in 2012.



Shubman Gill won the toss and asked Sanju Samson and company to bat first and the home side didn't mind batting first as the duo of Jos Buttler (8 runs in 10 balls) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (24 runs in 19 balls) helped RR score 43 runs in the first six overs.



But, the duo of Riyan Parag (76 runs in 48 balls) and skipper Sanju Samson (68 runs in 35 balls) played the rescue act and helped RR get out of a difficult situation.



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Both of them got involved in a partnership of 130 runs in 78 balls for the third wicket. In the end, Shimron Hetmyer (13 runs in 5 balls) applied the finishing touches as the hosts got past the 190 runs mark



In reply, Gujarat's opening duo of Shubman Gill (72 runs in 44 balls) and Sai Sudharsan (35 runs in 29 balls) stitched an opening partnership of 64 runs but RR seamer Kuldeep Sen (3-41) broke the partnership as he dismissed Sudharsan in the ninth over of the GT inning. He didn't stop there as dismissed the duo of Abhinav Manohar (1 run in 2 balls) and Matthew Wade (4 runs in 6 balls) in quick succession in the 11th over.



Shubman Gill went back to the pavilion as he smashed 72 runs but got stumped off the bowling of Yuzi Chahal in?the?16th?over.



In the death overs, Rashid Khan (24 *runs in 11 balls) and Rahul Tewatia (22 runs in 11 balls ) got involved in a match winning stand of 39 runs as they helped GT overcome the Rajasthan Royals by three wickets. The undefeated streak of the Sanju Samson led Rajasthan Royals came to an end after their defeat against the IPL 2022 winners.



Down below is the: Updated IPL points table&nbsp;after&nbsp;GT&nbsp;vs&nbsp;RR



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IPL 2024 Updated Points Table</h2>



The Rajasthan Royals faced a three wicket defeat against the Titans but that defeat doesn't affect them as they continue to stay at the top of the points table with eight points in five games and a Net Run Rate of +0.871.



The second position is occupied by IPL 2012 and 2014 winners Kolkata Knight Riders with six points and a Net Run Rate of +1.528. The third and fourth spots are occupied by CSK and LSG&nbsp;respectively.



IPL 2016 winners Sunrisers Hyderabad are at the fifth position with six points and a Net Run Rate of +0.344. Following their victory against Rajasthan, GT have moved up to the sixth spot with six points as we but their Net Run Rate of -0.637 is lower than the NRR of Sunrisers Hyderabad.



Gujarat?s win against Rajasthan means that the Punjab Kings fell to the seventh spot with four points and a negative Net Run Rate of -0. 196. Mumbai Indians are at the eight position with just two points?in?four?games.



Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals are the bottom of the overall IPL 2024 standings having won the same number of games as the Mumbai Indians but their Net Run Rates of -0.843 and -1.370 are higher than the Net Run Rate of the five time IPL winners.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAMS</th><th>P</th><th>W</th><th>L</th><th>D</th><th>PTS</th><th>NRR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Rajasthan Royals</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>0.871</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>1.528</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Lucknow Super Giants</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.775</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Chennai Super Kings</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.666</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>0.344</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Gujarat Titans</td><td>6</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>-0.637</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Punjab Kings</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.196</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Mumbai Indians</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.704</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Royal Challengers Bengaluru</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-0.843</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Delhi Capitals</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.370</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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IPL 2024 Points Table: Team's Standings after Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans

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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