<p><em>VIVO IPL 2021: CSK aims to land in the UAE on 13th August and begin preparations for Vivo IPL 2021.</em></p>



<p><strong>VIVO IPL 2021:</strong> Chennai Super Kings (CSK) CEO Kasi Vishwanath has confirmed that the yellow contingent is planning to reach UAE on 13th August (Friday) to begin the preparations for the upcoming second leg of the Indian Premier League 2021. However, he also revealed that they are yet to receive permission from the authorities in the UAE.</p>



<p>Speaking to ANI today, CSK CEO said that the available players and support staff are already undergoing their quarantine as per the SOP?s laid down by BCCI and IPL 2021.&nbsp;</p>



<p>"We need approval from the UAE government to land there and that is something we are waiting for. Our crew is already in quarantine as per the SOP and everyone is ready. The BCCI is looking to get us the approval and we are hoping to get the green signal by tomorrow," he said.</p>



<p>The CSK officials are expected to receive official permission by tomorrow as the BCCI is constantly having discussions with the authorities in the UAE.</p>



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<p>The second leg of the Indian Premier League (IPL) will begin on 19th September with arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) taking on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Dubai International Stadium.</p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-to-prepare-and-push-for-crickets-inclusion-in-2028-la-olympics/">ICC To Prepare And Push For Cricket?s Inclusion In 2028 LA Olympics</a></strong></p>



<p>Chennai skipper MS Dhoni has also arrived to undergo quarantine in Chennai before heading out to the UAE.</p>



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<p>MS Dhoni-led CSK holds the second spot in the IPL 2021 points table with five wins out of seven matches.?The franchise successfully went over to erase the humiliating memories of last year's IPL, where they finished second last in the points table. </p>



<p><strong><span class="has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color">ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/all-rounder-moeen-ali-recalled-by-ecb-ahead-of-engvsind-2nd-test/">ENGvsIND 2nd Test: All-Rounder Moeen Ali Recalled By ECB Ahead Of ENGvsIND 2nd Test</a><br></span></strong></p>

VIVO IPL 2021: CSK aims to land in the UAE on 13th August and begin preparations for Vivo IPL 2021

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IPL 2021: PBKS vs RR Scorecard Today Match 32, Live Updates and The Winner is Rajasthan Royals

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<p>Everyone is waiting for the announcement of the Indian squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The last date to announce the provisional squad is January 12, and we might see some surprise calls for the Indian team.</p>
<p>There is an uncertainty about the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, and the form of some key players is also in question. That might make the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee bring in some new faces to the squad. India played the last ODI in August 2024, which was six months back. Then, we will have an ODI series coming up against England.</p>
<p>However, there are chances that, on the basis of performances in Tests and T20Is, some players might get an ODI cap. Hence, we might see some playing their first ODI in the coming event itself. Below, we will talk about three such Indian stars who can make their ODI debut in the <a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/admin/edit-post/ICC%20Champions%20Trophy%202025%20to%20shift%20from%20Pakistan%20to%20UAE%20completely?%20Here's%20why">ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a>.</p>
<h2>Three Indian Stars who can to make their ODI debut in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
<p><strong>3. Varun Chakravarthy</strong></p>
<p>After not getting a chance for almost three years, Varun Chakravarthy made his comeback in the Indian team in the T20Is. He did pretty well and took 17 wickets in seven matches since his return. He brings his mystery spin to the table, which can be vital on the pitches in Dubai. Some media reports indicate that he can be part of the Indian squad because there is not clarity over Kuldeep Yadav's fitness. Notably, Varun has not played ODIs for India, and if selected, he can make his ODI debut in the <a href="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/admin/edit-post/3%20Indian%20Stars%20who%20might%20be%20dropped%20from%20India's%20squad%20for%20the%20ICC%20Champions%20Trophy%202025">ICC Champions Trophy 2025.</a></p>
<p><strong>2. Nitish Kumar Reddy</strong></p>
<p>The last six months have been career-changing for the 22-year-old all-rounder. Nitish Kumar Reddy made his T20I and Test debuts for India and impressed everyone in both formats. His all-round skills can be vital for India if he plays alongside Hardik Pandya. That opens many options for the team. He is likely to be in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad, and there are huge chances that he will be playing his first ODI for India during the mega event.</p>
<p><strong>1. Yashasvi Jaiswal</strong></p>
<p>The Indian management is keen to bring Yashavi Jaiswal to the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He has been a prolific scorer for Idnai in 2024. But he has yet to make his debut for ODI because of the packed top order. Jasiwal has already shown that he has the game to achieve success at this level. Already, there have been talks about his inclusion as a backup opener. Hence, we might see him soon donning an Indian ODI jersey.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-indian-stars-who-might-be-dropped-from-india-s-squad-for-the-icc-champions-trophy-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 Indian Stars who might be dropped from India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</a></p>
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India might pick a few players for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 who have not played ODIs until now.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is among the front-runners to get a place in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. He had good performances for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Nitish Kumar Reddy is among the front-runners to get a place in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

3 Indian Players who are likely to make their ODI debut in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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<p><strong>SA20 2025: </strong>The third edition of the domestic T20 Cricket League of South Africa–SA20 2025–is here. The League will run from January 9 to February 8 and promises another season of thrilling and entertaining contests. </p>
<p>The tournament features six teams from the country wrapped up by big names in International Cricket like Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Liam Livingstone. This year, Dinesh Karthik will become the first Indian player to play in the SA20 league as <span>Paarl Royals have roped him in. </span></p>
<p>The six teams will play 30 group-stage matches across 25 days and then the qualified teams will play the Eliminator round and the final on 8th February. The entire tournament is set to have as many as 34 matches across 31 days. </p>
<p>Let's take a look at all the SIX teams of the SA20 2025:</p>
<h2><strong>SA20 2025 Teams and Captain</strong></h2>
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<th style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Team</th>
<th style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Home ground</th>
<th style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Captain</th>
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<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Newlands Cricket Ground</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rashid Khan</td>
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<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kingsmead Cricket Ground</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keshav Maharaj</td>
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<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wanderers Stadium</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Faf du Plessis</td>
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<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Boland Park</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">David Miller</td>
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<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Supersports Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rilee Rossouw</td>
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<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St George's Park Cricket Ground</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Aiden Markram</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2> <strong>SA20 2025 Schedule</strong></h2>
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<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">Match No.</th>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Date</th>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Teams</th>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">Time (IST)</th>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Venue</th>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">1</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 9 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
</tr>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">2</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Fri, 10 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
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<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">3</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 11 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">4</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 11 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">5</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sun, 12 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">7:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">6</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Mon, 13 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
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<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">7</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 14 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">8</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 14 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
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<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">9</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Wed, 15 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">10</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 16 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">11</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Fri, 17 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">12</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 18 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">13</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 18 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">14</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sun, 19 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">7:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">15</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Mon, 20 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">16</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 21 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">17</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Wed, 22 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">18</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 23 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">19</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Fri, 24 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">20</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 25 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">21</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 25 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">22</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sun, 26 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">7:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">23</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Mon, 27 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">24</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 28 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Wed, 29 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">26</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 30 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">27</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Fri, 31 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">28</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 1 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">29</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 1 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">30</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sun, 2 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">7:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">31</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 4 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Qualifier 1</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">32</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Wed, 5 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Eliminator</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">33</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 6 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Qualifier 2</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">34</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 8 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Final</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
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<h2> <strong>SA20 2025 FULL SQUADS</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Sunrisers Eastern Cape</strong></h3>
<p>Aiden Markram (C), Zak Crawley, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Liam Dawson, David Bedingham, Daniel Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson, Caleb Seleka, Okuhle Cele, Simon Harmer, Andile Simelane, Beyers Swanepoel, Roelof van der Merwe</p>
<h3><strong>Durban’s Super Giants</strong></h3>
<p>Keshav Maharaj (C), Jason Smith, JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Christopher King, Wiaan Mulder, Chris Woakes, Dwaine Pretorius, Prenelan Subrayen, Bryce Parsons, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, Shamar Joseph, Noor Ahmed, Naveen ul-Haq, Junior Dala </p>
<h3><strong>Joburg Super Kings</strong></h3>
<p>Faf du Plessis (C), Leus du Plooy, Evan Jones, JP King, Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, Sibonelo Makhanya, Moeen Ali, Wihan Lubbe, David Wiese, Donovan Ferreira, Matheesha Pathirana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gerald Coetzee, Doug Bracewell, Beuran Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Maheesh Theekshana, Hardus Viljoen</p>
<h3><strong>MI Cape Town</strong></h3>
<p>Rashid Khan (C), Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Thomas Kaber, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Corbin Bosch, Azmatullah Omarzai, Connor Esterhuizen, Chris Benjamin, Ryan Rickelton, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Nuwan Thushara </p>
<h3><strong>Paarl Royals</strong></h3>
<p>David Miller (C), Dayyaan Galiem, Dunith Wellalage, Codi Yusuf, Mitchell van Buuren, Sam Hain, Joe Root, Dewan Marais,Andile Phehlukwayo, Rubin Hermann, Dinesh Karthik, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Keith Dudgeon, Bjorn Fortuin, Eshan Malinga, Kwena Maphaka, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi</p>
<h3><strong>Pretoria Capitals</strong></h3>
<p>Rilee Rossouw (C), Marques Ackerman, Steve Stolk, Senuran Muthuswamy, James Neesham, Tiaan van Vuuren, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Kyle Simmonds, Migael Pretorius, Keagan Lion Cachet, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne, Anrich Nortje, Daryn Dupavillon, Wayne Parnell, Eathan Bosch</p>
<h2><strong>Streaming and Broadcasting Details</strong></h2>
<p>The SA20 will be broadcast live on Star Sports 2 and Sports18 2 channels. Viewers can also stream it on the Disney+ Hotstar website and app.<strong><br></strong></p>

The SA20 2025 runs from January 9 to February 8. It features 34 matches, with international stars and Dinesh Karthik debuting as the first Indian player.

SA20 2025 promises thrilling cricket with six teams, 34 matches, global stars, and Dinesh Karthik's historic debut.

SA20 2025 Schedule, All Teams and Fixtures, Full Squads, Dates and All You Need To Know!

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<p>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is the next designation of all top teams and their fans. The tournament is all set to kick off in Pakistan on February 19. India are part of Group A, which also has Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Team India will play their first match on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai.</p>
<p>The provisional squad for the ICC event is likely to be announced on or before January 12. There are a number of names that have been considered, and some players might get a nod in the squad. However, there will be some unlucky players who will not be able to make the cut. In this article, we will talk about three big names who might not be picked for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<h2>Three big stars who might be dropped from rh ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad </h2>
<p><strong>3. Arshdeep Singh</strong> </p>
<p>Indian fans can't forget the performance that Arshdeep Singh delivered in the T20 World Cup 2024. He finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker and helped India win the long-awaited ICC title. Though Arshdeep has only played 8 ODIs so far. But with his ability to swing the new ball and then contain batters in the end, it makes him a complete white-ball bowler. However, India will already have the option of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Hardik Pandya in a 15-member squad.</p>
<p><strong>2. Sanju Samson</strong> </p>
<p>Sanju Samson finished 2024 as India's top scorer in T20Is. He slammed three centuries in just 12 innings and is someone who can bat anywhere and also is a keeper. But despite his batting form, Samson might not be able to make the cut. India will go with Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul as wicketkeepers, and the top order is already packed. Hence, Samson might not be able to make it into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad.</p>
<p><strong>1. Suryakumar Yadav</strong> </p>
<p>India's T20I captain and one of the key members of the team in the shortest format has been in and out of the ODI squad. He played an important role in India winning the T20 World Cup 2024. He is also in good form as compared to some other Indian seniors. But he won't get a chance as India might back Rahul, Pant, and Shreyas Iyer in the middle order.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-to-miss-jasprit-bumrah-in-icc-champions-trophy-2025-ace-pacer-to-travel-to-new-zealand-to-undergo-scans-reports/">India to miss Jasprit Bumrah in ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Ace pacer to travel to New Zealand to undergo scans - Reports</a></p>

India are likely to announce provisional squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on January 12.

India's provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is likely to be revealed on January 12. We might see some big names missing out a spot in the squad.

India will play their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 20 in Dubai.

3 Indian Stars who might be dropped from India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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<p><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025: </strong>As the days go by, the buzz around speculations and predictions continues to intensify. For Team India, squad predictions have become a hot topic of discussion, sparking debates everywhere—from cricket fanatics on social media to casual conversations on the streets. Amid this growing excitement, one key question stands out: who will don the wicketkeeping gloves for India in the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025?</p>
<p>With numerous cricket experts and pundits making bold predictions about India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a common thread runs through most discussions: the inclusion of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson.</p>
<p>However, opinions are far from unanimous. While some former cricketers have opted to leave Rishabh Pant out of their squads, others argue for his inclusion at the expense of Sanju Samson, fueling a heated debate among fans and analysts alike. Let's discuss all three options one by one:</p>
<h2><strong>KL Rahul Frontrunner to Keep Wickets?</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>KL Rahul </strong>has made a compelling case to be India’s primary wicketkeeping option in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar praised Rahul’s ability to deliver consistently under pressure, highlighting his crucial contributions at No. 5 and his knack for scoring vital runs when the team needed them most.</p>
<p>Rahul’s reliability behind the stumps was further cemented by his record-breaking performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. With 17 dismissals, including 16 catches and one stumping, he surpassed Rahul Dravid’s 2003 record for the most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper in a single World Cup edition.</p>
<p>These achievements underscore his dual efficiency with both the gloves and the bat, solidifying his place as a frontrunner for the role in high-stakes tournaments like the Champions Trophy.</p>
<h2><strong>Is Rishabh Pant Ready for ODI Format?</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Rishabh Pant </strong>has proven his mettle in the Test format, but his performances in white-ball cricket have been inconsistent, as highlighted by his ODI stats: 871 runs in 31 matches at an average of 33.50 and a strike rate of 106.21. Despite his potential, these numbers suggest he lacks the maturity required for high-pressure limited-overs cricket.</p>
<p>However, Pant’s wicketkeeping skills set him apart. Among the three contenders, he is the most agile and reliable behind the stumps, with quick reflexes, sharp accuracy, and adaptability to various conditions. While his batting in ODIs needs improvement, his exceptional glove work makes him a strong contender for a spot in the squad.</p>
<h2><strong>Can Sanju's Form Secure Him a Spot?</strong></h2>
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<p>Sanju Samson’s impressive ODI stats—510 runs in 16 matches at an average of 56.66 and a strike rate of 99.60—underscore his potential as a reliable wicketkeeper-batter. His ability to capitalize on limited opportunities, including a century and three fifties, makes him a strong contender for the squad.</p>
<p>Sanjay Bangar also stated, “You have to give a place to Sanju Samson because he averages above 50 in ODI cricket. Add to that, he is a man in form as well.”</p>
<p>When compared to Rishabh Pant, Samson’s batting stats are significantly better, highlighting his consistency in white-ball cricket. Moreover, Samson’s wicketkeeping skills are nearly on par with Pant’s, making him a well-rounded option. His current form further solidifies his chances of overtaking Pant in the race for the role.</p>
<h2><strong> Who Will Keep Wickets?</strong></h2>
<p>KL Rahul, with his record-breaking wicketkeeping performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup and consistent contributions as a batter, emerges as the frontrunner for India’s primary wicketkeeper role. Sanju Samson, backed by Sanjay Bangar for his stellar ODI average of 56.66 and solid form, is a strong contender for the backup spot.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s exceptional wicketkeeping skills and proven Test success make him a valuable asset, though his inconsistent white-ball batting leaves room for improvement. Together, these options reflect India’s enviable depth in the wicketkeeping department heading into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.<strong><br></strong></p>
<p>The weight is on KL Rahul to be the first-choice wicketkeeper. Shreyas Iyer is fit and actively playing cricket to provide a good balance in the team and in his presence, KL Rahul would be the best option. Sanju Samson would be a better batter and wicketkeeper in the backup if we take Stats into account. Rishabh Pant might have to wait for a while in the white ball cricket.</p>

With KL Rahul’s consistency, Sanju Samson’s form, and Rishabh Pant’s agility, who should India trust as their wicketkeeper in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? The race is closer than ever.

India’s wicketkeeping dilemma: Rahul’s reliability, Samson’s form, or Pant’s agility? A tough decision awaits ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Who Will Keep Wickets for India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, or KL Rahul?

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<p>The last few months have been below par for Team India in terms of performances. They didn't enjoy much time on the field. But everything can change as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is coming up, and India will be one of the favorites teams entering the tournament.</p>
<p>But can they do it without Jasprit Bumrah? Well, not many will give the Indian cricket team a chance if Bumrah doesn't take part in the upcoming event. That is the reason Rohit Sharma and his men are currently in big confusion over Bumrah's participation.</p>
<p>Notably, the pacer didn't bowl in the final innings of the fifth test at the SCG due to a fitness issue. Though it wasn't serious and we might see the name of Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, it will come with one condition.</p>
<h2>Will Jasprit Bumrah be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?</h2>
<p>Notably, the last date to submit the provision squad for all teams is January 12. There is no doubt Bumrah will be part of the squad, but his participation in the tournament will be subject to his fitness. As reported by Hindustan Times, the pacer will only step on the field when he feels pain-free.</p>
<p>The report indicates that the pacer has reached New Zealand to consult Dr. Rowan Schouten, who is an orthopedic surgeon. He was the one that treated Bumrah back in 2023, when he suffered from a back injury. The report quoted, "<strong>The surgeon is in touch with BCCI’s medical team, and the selectors are expected to be informed.”</strong></p>
<p>India are all set to host England for five T20Is and three ODIs before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tour will begin on January 22 and will conclude on February 12, a week before India will play their first game of the Champions Trophy 2025. India will start their campaign with a game against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.</p>
<p>India are already struggling with the bad form of the batters. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are going through rough patches. Adding to that, there is no clarity over Mohammed Shami's return. The pacer has been playing at the domestic level, but he is not getting clearance from the NCA to play for India. And if Bumrah doesn't play, India will be under immense pressure.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/australia-suffered-a-massive-blow-after-josh-hazlewood-captain-pat-cummins-is-also-likely-to-miss-icc-champions-trophy-due-to-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia suffered a massive blow; after Josh Hazlewood, captain Pat Cummins is also likely to miss ICC Champions Trophy due to injury</a></p>

Jasprit Bumrah didn't bowl in the second innings of the fifth test against Australia at the SCG. He will be rested for the England series ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.