<p>Cricket?s biggest T20 tournament, IPL 2024, is all set to start in March 2024. In such a situation, all the franchises have already started their preparations for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League. The 17th edition is going to be very special for the league's most popular team, the Chennai Super Kings, because all the experts and cricket lovers are speculating that this is going to be the last IPL season for CSK captain MS Dhoni. In such a situation, all eyes will be on MS Dhoni and the yellow army.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#chennai-super-kings-ipl-2024-strongest-playing-11">Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024: Strongest Playing 11</a></div><div class=""><a href="#full-squad-of-chennai-super-kings-after-the-2024-ipl-auction">Full Squad of Chennai Super Kings After the 2024 IPL Auction</a></div><div class=""><a href="#chennai-super-kings-ipl-2024-squad-composition">Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 Squad Composition</a></div></div></nav></div>



<p>We saw the popularity of CSK in the 16th edition of the IPL when all the cricket lovers celebrated Chennai's victory and chanted their hearts out to watch Dhoni come out to bat. Last season, whenever Dhoni and company played their matches, the Yellow Army fans came to the stadiums in huge numbers, and they made sure that the CSK players felt like they were playing at their home ground, Chepauk. Whether the match was being held at the Mumbai Indians' home ground, Wankhede Stadium, or Bangalore's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, every stadium of each IPL franchise was filled with crowds of the Yellow Army.</p>



<p>Dhoni repaid the audience's love for him and his team in the best possible fashion as he led the Chennai Super Kings to their fifth IPL Trophy. The former Indian skipper is ready to take the field once again this season. But all the fans are worried about one thing: whether the upcoming season of the IPL is going to be the final season of his career or not, and if it's his final IPL season, will Dhoni be able to lead his team to their sixth title one last time under his captaincy or not?</p>



<p>The players that were bought by the CSK management at the 2024 IPL auction are pretty skilled, and they have the caliber in them to win the sixth IPL title for the Chennai-based team.</p>



<p>At the 2024 IPL Auction, the defending champions purchased six players, with the Kiwi duo of Rachin Ravindra (1.8 crore rupees) and Daryl Mitchell (14 crore rupees) and Indian All-Rounder Shardul Thakur (4 crore rupees) being the most notable additions to the CSK roster.</p>



<p>The CSK management did not shy away from spending a large sum of money on youngsters, as they paid 8.40 crore rupees for Sameer Rizvi, the right-handed Suresh Raina. The 20-year-old is well-known for his exploits in the Uttar Pradesh T20 League, having scored the fastest century of the tournament in the very first season of the UP-T20.</p>



<p>Shardul Thakur?s acquisition provides the Yellow Army?s young pace bowling unit with some much-needed solidity and experience. The presence of Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Chahar, and Shardul Thakur, as well as death specialists Matheesha Pathirana and Tushar Deshpande, makes CSK?s bowling attack one of the best ahead of IPL 2024.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/CSK-IPL-2024.jpg" alt="CSK Squad IPL 2024 Auction: Chennai Super Kings Full Team, Retained Players, Auction Buys, Foreign Players, Salary" class="wp-image-124076" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: IPLT20.com</figcaption></figure>



<p>Mustafizur Rahman was also added to the Yellow Army?s squad ahead of IPL 2024, and he would be an excellent backup for Pathirana. CSK concluded the auction process by purchasing young wicketkeeper Avanish Rao Aravelly, who would serve as a backup to skipper MS Dhoni.</p>



<p>With so many all-rounders at their disposal, CSK looks to have covered every spot on their roster, and under the captaincy of the legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the Super Kings are looking extremely dangerous ahead of IPL 2024, and they would like to give the best possible farewell to their skipper, MSD, by lifting the IPL trophy for the sixth time as the upcoming season of the IPL is expected to be his final season in the T20 tournament.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="chennai-super-kings-ipl-2024-strongest-playing-11"><strong>Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024: Strongest Playing 11</strong></h3>



<p>Playing XI?s: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Moeen Ali/Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ajinkya Rahane, MS Dhoni, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, and Matheesha Pathirana.</p>



<p>Impact Players: Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Choudhary, and Sameer Rizvi</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="full-squad-of-chennai-super-kings-after-the-2024-ipl-auction"><strong>Full Squad of Chennai Super Kings After the 2024 IPL Auction</strong></h3>



<p>MS Dhoni (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande, Shaik Rasheed, Prashant Solanki, Nishant Sindhu, Ajay Mandal, Rachin Ravindra, Shardul Thakur, Daryl Mitchell, Sameer Rizvi, Mustafizur Rahman, and Avanish Rao Aravelly.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="chennai-super-kings-ipl-2024-squad-composition"><strong>Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 Squad Composition</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/12/MS-Dhoni-CSK.jpg" alt="IPL 2024 Auction: 3 Players CSK Should Buy in IPL 2024 Auction | Chennai Super Kings" class="wp-image-123164" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">MS Dhoni CSK Caption (Image: IPLT20.com)</figcaption></figure>



<p><strong>Wicketkeepers:</strong> MS Dhoni (C), Avanish Rao Aravelly and Devon Conway</p>



<p><strong>Batters:</strong> Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sameer Rizvi, Ajinkya Rahane, and Shaik Rasheed</p>



<p><strong>All-rounders: </strong>Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Nishant Sindhu, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Shardul Thakur, and Ajay Mandal.</p>



<p><strong>Bowlers:</strong> Deepak Chahar, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana, Prashant Solanki, Mustafizur Rahman and Mukesh Choudhary</p>



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Dhoni's team, Chennai Super Kings, is going to win the IPL-2024.?Know?how? CSK-2024

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<p><strong>IPL 2024 Stats:</strong> Kolkata Knight Riders are the Champions of TATA IPL 2024! The bowling excellence of KKR amid the batting assault in the IPL 2024 was sturdy and capable of defying any damage. This post reads IPL 2024 Stats, Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Most Sixes, Most Fours, and many more.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#tata-ipl-2024-stats">TATA IPL 2024 Stats</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#orange-cap-and-most-runs-list-top-10">Orange Cap and Most Runs List (TOP 10)</a></li><li class=""><a href="#purple-cap-and-most-wickets-list-top-10">Purple Cap and Most Wickets List (TOP 10)</a></li><li class=""><a href="#most-sixes-in-ipl-2024">Most Sixes in IPL 2024</a></li><li class=""><a href="#most-fours-in-ipl-2024">Most Fours in IPL 2024</a></li><li class=""><a href="#best-batting-average-in-ipl-2024">Best Batting Average in IPL 2024</a></li><li class=""><a href="#best-batting-strike-rate-in-ipl-2024">Best Batting Strike Rate in IPL 2024</a></li><li class=""><a href="#best-bowling-economy-in-ipl-2024">Best Bowling Economy in IPL 2024</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



<p>To be honest, the rule of Impact Player has made the life hell for the bowlers and this reflects from the fact that the top wicket taker in the season of 74 matches has taken just 24 wickets. The Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium was the only venue where the bowler were getting some respect and all the other venues were batting paradise.</p>



<p>This year, we saw more of the team performances rather just individuals. When we look at RCB, Virat Kohli was leading from the front with Faf du Plessis. Patidar and Will Jacks were able to continue the momentum in the middle overs, and Green and Karthik played proper finisher's role. Alongside, their bowling was too good in the second half of the season where they made 1% chance to qualify to 100%. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/RCB-IPL-2024-1024x683.jpg" alt="Who Will Win IPL 2024? A Simple Breakdown" class="wp-image-134306" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: IPLT20</figcaption></figure>



<p>CSK got Ruturaj and Ravindra at the top, Daryl Mitchell and Shivam Dube exploded in the middle overs and MS Dhoni with Jadeja gave big thrust in the latter end of the innings. Tushar Deshpandey took the responsibility after Pathirana got injured and Fiz left for national duty. </p>



<p>Mumbai Indians had a bad season where they screwed up in both the departments. Some day, they bat like the best team of the tournament and the other day, they fall like ninepins. Their bowling wasn't convinsing this season apart from Bumrah.</p>



<p>And what to say about Kolkata Knight Riders. They were the best in each department, be it batting or bowling or fielding, they were top notch and this is how you win the tournament. Sunil Narine and Phil Salt opening assault and then the two Iyers moving the game forward and Rinku, Russell and Ramandeep's finishing abilities made their batting one of the best in the tournament, if not the best.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/05/Kolkata-Knight-Riders-KKR-1024x683.jpg" alt="IPL 2024 Final Awards List [KKR vs SRH]: 20 Cr Winner Prize Money, Orange Cap Winner, Purple Cap, Emerging Player, MVP, Runner-Up Prize" class="wp-image-134620" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image: IPLT20</figcaption></figure>



<p>They have found a gem in form of Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana and they used them in the best way possible. Mitchell Starc was out of touch in the first half of the tournament but he returned to his best as the tournament headed to the playoffs.</p>



<p>Now, let's check IPL 2024 Stats, Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Most Sixes, Most Fours, and more stats of the season:</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="tata-ipl-2024-stats"><strong>TATA IPL 2024 Stats</strong></h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="orange-cap-and-most-runs-list-top-10"><strong>Orange Cap and Most Runs List (TOP 10)</strong></h3>



<p>VIRAT KOHLI remained the orange cap holder even his team got eliminated in the Eliminator round. He played 15 matches and scored 741 runs with a strike rate of 154+ and average of 61. He was leading the batting of RCB throughout the season and had a main hand in the qualification of RCB into the playoffs.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>POS</th><th>PLAYER</th><th>MAT</th><th>INNS</th><th>RUNS</th><th>HS</th><th>AVG</th><th>SR</th><th>4S</th><th>6S</th></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>741</td><td>113*</td><td>61.75</td><td>154.69</td><td>62</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>583</td><td>108*</td><td>53.00</td><td>141.16</td><td>58</td><td>18</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>16</td><td>14</td><td>573</td><td>84*</td><td>52.09</td><td>149.21</td><td>40</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>567</td><td>102</td><td>40.50</td><td>191.55</td><td>64</td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>16</td><td>15</td><td>531</td><td>86</td><td>48.27</td><td>153.46</td><td>48</td><td>24</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sai Sudharsan</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>527</td><td>103</td><td>47.91</td><td>141.28</td><td>48</td><td>16</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>K L Rahul</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>520</td><td>82</td><td>37.14</td><td>136.12</td><td>45</td><td>19</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>499</td><td>75</td><td>62.38</td><td>178.21</td><td>35</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>488</td><td>109</td><td>34.86</td><td>180.74</td><td>50</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>484</td><td>75*</td><td>32.27</td><td>204.21</td><td>36</td><td>42</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="purple-cap-and-most-wickets-list-top-10"><strong>Purple Cap and Most Wickets List (TOP 10)</strong></h3>



<p>HARSHAL PATEL of PBKS is the Purple Cap holder in the TATA IPL 2024. He was slightly off-colour at the starting of the tournament but when he got his rythem, he just kept taking wickets and ended up with 24 wickets in 14 games with 49 overs bowled. He was exceptional in the death overs as he has always been.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><th>POS</th><th>PLAYER</th><th>MAT</th><th>INNS</th><th>OV</th><th>RUNS</th><th>WKTS</th><th>AVG</th><th>ECON</th><th>SR</th><th>4W</th><th>5W</th></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Harshal Patel</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>49.0</td><td>477</td><td>24</td><td>19.87</td><td>9.73</td><td>12.25</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Varun Chakaravarthy</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>50.0</td><td>402</td><td>21</td><td>19.14</td><td>8.04</td><td>14.28</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Jasprit Bumrah</td><td>13</td><td>13</td><td>51.5</td><td>336</td><td>20</td><td>16.80</td><td>6.48</td><td>15.55</td><td>0</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>T Natarajan</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>51.2</td><td>465</td><td>19</td><td>24.47</td><td>9.05</td><td>16.21</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Harshit Rana</td><td>13</td><td>11</td><td>42.1</td><td>383</td><td>19</td><td>20.15</td><td>9.08</td><td>13.31</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Avesh Khan</td><td>16</td><td>15</td><td>54.5</td><td>526</td><td>19</td><td>27.68</td><td>9.59</td><td>17.31</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Arshdeep Singh</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>50.2</td><td>505</td><td>19</td><td>26.57</td><td>10.03</td><td>15.89</td><td>1</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Andre Russell</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>29.2</td><td>295</td><td>19</td><td>15.52</td><td>10.05</td><td>9.26</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Pat Cummins</td><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>61.0</td><td>566</td><td>18</td><td>31.44</td><td>9.27</td><td>20.33</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Yuzvendra Chahal</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>58.0</td><td>546</td><td>18</td><td>30.33</td><td>9.41</td><td>19.33</td><td>0</td><td>0</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="most-sixes-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Most Sixes in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>kPOS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>Sixes</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>484</td><td>42</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>741</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Heinrich Klaasen</td><td>16</td><td>15</td><td>479</td><td>38</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>499</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>573</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>488</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Rajat Patidar</td><td>15</td><td>13</td><td>395</td><td>33</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>567</td><td>32</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Shivam Dube</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>396</td><td>28</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Jake Fraser-McGurk</td><td>9</td><td>9</td><td>330</td><td>28</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="most-fours-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Most Fours in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>Fours</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>567</td><td>64</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>741</td><td>62</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>583</td><td>58</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Yashasvi Jaiswal</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>435</td><td>54</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>488</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Philip Salt</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>435</td><td>50</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>531</td><td>48</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Sai Sudharsan</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>527</td><td>48</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Faf du Plessis</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>438</td><td>47</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>KL Rahul</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>520</td><td>45</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-batting-average-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Best Batting Average in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>AVG</th><th>Not Out</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Nicholas Pooran</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>499</td><td>62.38</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>741</td><td>61.75</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Tristan Stubbs</td><td>14</td><td>13</td><td>378</td><td>54.00</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>14</td><td>11</td><td>161</td><td>53.67</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td><td>14</td><td>14</td><td>583</td><td>53.00</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Riyan Parag</td><td>15</td><td>14</td><td>573</td><td>52.09</td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Sanju Samson</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>531</td><td>48.27</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Sai Sudharsan</td><td>12</td><td>12</td><td>527</td><td>47.91</td><td>1</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Venkatesh Iyer</td><td>14</td><td>13</td><td>370</td><td>46.25</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Ravindra Jadeja</td><td>14</td><td>11</td><td>267</td><td>44.50</td><td>5</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-batting-strike-rate-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Best Batting Strike Rate in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs</th><th>AVG</th><th>Strike Rate</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Romario Shepherd</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>57</td><td>28.50</td><td>271.43</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Jake Fraser-McGurk</td><td>9</td><td>9</td><td>330</td><td>36.67</td><td>234.04</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>14</td><td>11</td><td>161</td><td>53.67</td><td>220.55</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>16</td><td>484</td><td>32.27</td><td>204.22</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Ramandeep Singh</td><td>14</td><td>9</td><td>125</td><td>31.25</td><td>201.61</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Travis Head</td><td>15</td><td>15</td><td>567</td><td>40.50</td><td>191.55</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Tristan Stubbs</td><td>14</td><td>13</td><td>378</td><td>54.00</td><td>190.91</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Dinesh Karthik</td><td>15</td><td>13</td><td>326</td><td>36.22</td><td>187.36</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Andre Russell</td><td>14</td><td>9</td><td>222</td><td>31.71</td><td>185.00</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Mahipal Lomror</td><td>10</td><td>10</td><td>125</td><td>15.62</td><td>183.82</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="best-bowling-economy-in-ipl-2024"><strong>Best Bowling Economy in IPL 2024</strong></h3>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>Player</th><th>Matches</th><th>Overs</th><th>Innings</th><th>Wickets</th><th>Eco</th><th>Avg</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Shashank Singh</td><td>14</td><td>1.0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>5.00</td><td>5.00</td><td>6.00</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Nathan Ellis</td><td>1</td><td>4.0</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>6.00</td><td>24.00</td><td>24.00</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Jasprit Bumrah</td><td>13</td><td>51.5</td><td>13</td><td>20</td><td>6.48</td><td>16.80</td><td>15.55</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Keshav Maharaj</td><td>2</td><td>6.0</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>6.50</td><td>19.50</td><td>18.00</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Sunil Narine</td><td>14</td><td>55.0</td><td>14</td><td>17</td><td>6.69</td><td>21.65</td><td>19.41</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Mayank Yadav</td><td>4</td><td>12.1</td><td>4</td><td>7</td><td>6.98</td><td>12.14</td><td>10.43</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Liam Livingstone</td><td>7</td><td>12.0</td><td>4</td><td>3</td><td>7.00</td><td>28.00</td><td>24.00</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Mitchell Santner</td><td>3</td><td>9.0</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>7.11</td><td>32.00</td><td>27.00</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Maheesh Theekshana</td><td>5</td><td>20.0</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>7.20</td><td>72.00</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Abhishek Sharma</td><td>16</td><td>7.0</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>7.29</td><td>25.50</td><td>21.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2024-final-awards-list-kkr-vs-srh-20-cr-winner-prize-money-orange-cap-winner-purple-cap-emerging-player-mvp-runner-up-prize/">IPL 2024 Final Awards List [KKR vs SRH]: 20 Cr Winner Prize Money, Orange Cap Winner, Purple Cap, Emerging Player, MVP, Runner-Up Prize</a></strong></p>



<p>Read more IPL 2024 stats on <strong><a href="http://iplt20.com" data-type="link" data-id="iplt20.com">IPL Official Website</a></strong></p>

IPL 2024 Stats, Orange Cap, Purple Cap, Most Sixes, Most Fours, and More. Check Out Full TATA IPL 2024 Stats

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<p><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025: </strong>The ICC has officially confirmed the hybrid model for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and team India is all set to compete in this prestigious tournament! While fans eagerly await the BCCI's official squad announcement, the excitement is already building. In the meantime, let’s dive into a thrilling prediction of India’s probable squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<p>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 promises to be a cricketing spectacle, scheduled from February 19 to March 9. Hosted across Pakistan and Dubai, this prestigious tournament will feature eight top teams battling it out in 15 thrilling matches.</p>
<p>India, captained by Rohit Sharma, finds itself in Group A alongside Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. All of India’s matches will be played in Dubai, starting with an exciting opener against Bangladesh on February 20 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.</p>
<p>With political factors shaping the tournament’s venues, India’s Dubai campaign adds a distinct flair. Fans are set for a rollercoaster of action, with iconic rivalries, unforgettable moments, and nail-biting drama expected throughout the Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<p>Following a grueling five-match Test series against Australia, India will focus on this high-pressure tournament. Packed with experience and young talent, the Men in Blue are geared up to showcase their dominance on the world stage.</p>
<p>Here’s a glimpse at India’s likely squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</p>
<h2><strong>India’s Probable Squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Top-Order Stars:</strong> Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal are the front-runners to open India’s innings, with Shubman Gill waiting in the wings as a strong backup. Known for their consistency in ODIs, these players are expected to give India a flying start at the top.</p>
<p><strong>Reliable Middle-Order:</strong> The middle order is set to shine with the likes of Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, and Rishabh Pant. Rahul, who proved his mettle in the lower middle order during the 2023 ODI World Cup, is likely to be a key player once again. The explosive Surya Kumar Yadav and young talent Dhruv Jurel may also feature, adding depth and versatility to India’s batting lineup.</p>
<p><strong>Dynamic All-Rounders and Spinners: </strong>Either of Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy will lead the charge as all-rounders, bringing balance to the squad. In the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to shoulder the responsibility, with their knack for breaking partnerships and keeping the pressure on.</p>
<p><strong>Formidable Pace Attack: </strong>The fast-bowling unit will be headlined by Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, and Mohammed Shami. Shami’s experience and skill make him a strong pick, despite limited appearances post the ODI World Cup. Rising stars like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana could also earn spots, injecting fresh energy into India’s pace arsenal.</p>
<h2><strong>India’s Probable Squad</strong></h2>
<p>1- Rohit Sharma<br>2- Yashasvi Jaiswal<br>3- Shubman Gill<br>4- Virat Kohli<br>5- KL Rahul<br>6- Rishabh Pant<br>7- Suryakumar Yadav<br>8- Dhruv Jurel<br>9- Hardik Pandya<br>10- Nitish Kumar Reddy<br>11- Kuldeep Yadav<br>12- Axar Patel<br>13- Ravindra Jadeja<br>14- Jasprit Bumrah<br>15- Mohammed Siraj<br>16- Mohammed Shami<br>17- Arshdeep Singh<br>18- Harshit Rana</p>
<p><strong>READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-cricket-champions-trophy-2025-schedule-teams-fixtures-full-squads-time-table/">ICC Cricket Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule, Teams, Fixtures, Full Squads, &amp; Time Table</a></strong></p>

India’s probable ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad features a strong top order, a dependable middle order, versatile all-rounders, quality spinners, and a lethal pace attack, blending experience and emerging talent for success.

India’s squad combines experienced stars and young talents, with balanced batting, all-rounders, spinners, and a fiery pace unit.

India's Probable Squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!

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<p>Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history and has given India a hope to save or even win the ongoing Boxing Day Test at Melbourne Cricket Stadium. He struck his maiden Test ton which helped India save the follow-on and finish the day at 358/9. He became the 69th Indian batter to score a hundred on away soil.</p>
<p>His innings has kept India in the game, and the visitors have an outside chance. Nitish is unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six. India are still trailing by 116 runs, but they are not far away. His century made the whole cricketing world praise him. He definitely silenced his critics who doubted his position in the playing XI.</p>
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar for his remark on Nitish Kumar Reddy's place in Playing XI</h2>
<p>Nitish Kumar Reddy came out to bat when India lost Rishabh Pant at 191/6. He stretched an important partnership of 127 runs with Washington Sundar (50) for the 8th wicket. From there, Reddy played a matured knock and took risks when required and played cautiously when the pressure was on. With his hundred he became the first Indian batter to score a hundred at no. 8 on Australian soil.</p>
<p>His performance has not just earned him praise but also shut down all the critics. Notably, ahead of the MCG test, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar questioned Reddy's place in the playing XI. He said, "<strong>Does Reddy add value to this Indian side? Can we expect 120 runs from a No. 8 batter or, say, a 7-wicket haul like Shardul Thakur? At this stage, his bowling isn’t good enough, and his batting is too early to consider him a batting all-rounder.</strong>”</p>
<p>He also pointed out that India need specialist batter in place of Reddy. And what came as a special performance, the 21-year-old went on to slam an incredible century. His hundred has numerous reactions off the field. Famous sportswear brand PUMA Cricket also had a cheeky response to Manjrekar's remark with a tweet featuring Nitish Kumar Reddy in a "finger of the lips" pose.</p>
<p>The post suddenly caught the attention of the fans and spread like the fire in the woods. Reddy made a big difference with his impeccable knock, and India will hope that he can add a few more runs on Day 4 to take India to close to Australia's first-inning score. </p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/wtc-qualification-scenario-how-can-india-qualify-if-the-boxing-day-test-ends-in-a-draw-/">WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?</a></p>

Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium to help India reach close to Australia's score.

Sportswear brand Puma slams Sanjay Manjrekar on "Nitish to be dropped" remark after Reddy's spectacular Boxing Day Ton 

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<p>The Indian Men's National Cricket Team, under the leadership of Rohit Sharma are currently taking part in the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus the Mighty Australians in Australia and both teams are currently fighting it our against each other in the five-match Test-Series. </p>
<p>Post the conclusion of the Australian tour, the Men in Blue will shift their focus towards their upcoming bilateral assignment versus England and the 2025 Champions Trophy. Alongside the squad for the Bilateral series verus the Three Lions, the country's Cricket Governing Body, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is also expected to announce the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy tournament. </p>
<h2><strong>Schedule of the White-Ball series assignment versus England</strong></h2>
<p>The Men in Blue will kick off the white-ball assignment versus England with the five-match T20 International series which will kick off from the 22nd of January. Then both the teams will lock horns versus each other in the three-match One Day International series from the 6th of January.</p>
<p>The ODI series versus the 2019 ODI World Cup winners will act as a preparatory ground for the Men in Blue ahead of the Champions Trophy. Post the conclusion of England's tour of India, Rohit Sharma &amp; CO will immediately travel to Dubai. They will be kicking off their Champions Trophy 2025 (CT) campaign on the 20th of February versus the Bangladeshi Tigers.</p>
<h2><strong>Big players likely to get rested</strong></h2>
<p>According to the workload management policy of the BCCI, experienced players like Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah are likely to get rested for the T20 International series. Apart from them, the likes of Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are also anticipated to be rested. </p>
<p>Talking to Inside sport, a executive of BCCI said, <span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"><strong>"He (Jasprit Bumrah) has been playing Cricket continuously since the last 2 months. It's our priority to keep him fit for the 2025 Champions Trophy and IPL 2025 too. That's why, Bumrah will not be included in the T20 squad for the England series."</strong></span></p>
<h2><strong>Probable T20 Squad of the Indian team versus England</strong></h2>
<p><span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, T20 specialists will likely get selected in the squad. Players like Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel and Sanju Samson will be getting the chance to showcase their skills. The duo of Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, who have just returned from their respective injuries might also get selected to help them get ready for the Champions Trophy.</span> </span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong>Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (Captain), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Sanju Samson (WK), Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Axar Patel, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (WK) and Riyan Parag</strong></span>. </span></p>
<h2><span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"></span><strong>Probable ODI Squad of the Indian team versus England</strong></h2>
<p><span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Regular skipper Rohit Sharma will be handling the leadership duties of the One-Day Team. The presence of experienced players like Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj are expected to increase the strength of the squad</span>.</span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(22, 145, 121);"></span><strong>Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (WK), Mohammed Siraj, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Shreyas Iyer, Nitish Kumar Reddy and KL Rahul</strong>. </p>
<p>Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shaheen-afridi-neglected-the-orders-of-the-selectors-and-this-led-to-his-exclusion-from-the-test-team/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Shaheen Afridi neglected the orders of the selectors and this led to his exclusion from the Test Team</a></p>
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Kuldeep Yadav of India celebrates the wicket of Liam Livingstone of England during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between India and England | Image: Getty Images

The Indian Team will be shifting their focus towards the England series and Champions Trophy post the conclusion of the 2024-25 BGT Series. It's likely the BCCI will announce the Champions Trophy squad along side the England white-ball series squads.

India vs England: Team India's predicted squad for the ODI and T20i series versus England

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<p><span>India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton, and it came at a time when India was under massive pressure. The all-rounder looked in terrific touch with the bat and didn't put a foot wrong, which brought the Rohit Sharma-led side back in the game with his incredible effort.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Almost every Indian fan, as well as the Indian players, stood up and applauded the batter for his innings. This was because, being the 21-year-old, the all-rounder was better than almost every Indian batter and racked up ton in front of his family.</span></p>
<p><span>While his family was in tears, a prominent figure in Indian cricket, Ravi Shastri, was also in tears. The former Indian head coach was commentating, and Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his ton and was seen crying when the batter achieved his milestone. The video went viral, and you can see below the article.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Coming to the match, India made a slight comeback on Day three of the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 after being dominated for two days. Overnight batters Rishabh Pant (28) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) did all the hard work in the first hour of day three after India resumed at 165 for five.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>However, after that both the batters perished with visitors under pressure at 221 for seven. It was then when Nitish Kumar Reddy (105*) and Washington Sundar (50) joined hands and bailed India out of trouble and put Australia under massive pressure.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The Nitish-Washington duo added 127 runs to put Australia under pressure. While the Southpaw was back after a fifty, Nitish hit his maiden Test century as India ended Day three on high. At stumps, India was 358 for nine, trailing by 116 runs.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The Indian team would be hoping that Nitish Kumar Reddy bats longer and helps his team reduce the deficit under 100. His innings tomorrow will be extremely important for the team in the context of the ongoing match.</span></p>
<p><span>Also read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/gautam-gambhir-and-rohit-sharma-ordered-to-drop-mohammed-siraj-following-his-worst-performance-/">Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance</a></p>
<h2>Watch: Ravi Shastri gets emotional as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams his maiden Test ton at MCG</h2>
<p>Here is the video:</p>
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India batter Nitish Kumar Reddy has made the whole country proud after his sensational innings with the bat in the fourth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

Watch: Ravi Shastri left in tears as Nitish Kumar Reddy slams a magnificent century at MCG

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<p><span>India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. The right-hander became the third youngest player from India to hit a century in Australia. He joined the likes of Sachin Tendulkar and Rishabh Pant in the elite list.</span></p>
<p><span>Nitish Kumar Reddy came up with a blistering effort with the bat in Melbourne. When the chips were down, he came up with a magical effort and stood tall for his team when they needed him the most. The all-rounder bailed the team out of trouble and brought them back into the game.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure</span></span></h2>
<p><span>Nitish Kumar Reddy came to bat after India was under massive pressure, having lost both Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja early on Day two. The all-rounder proved his prowess with the bat as he hit the bowlers all over the park en route to his maiden century in the longest format of the game.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Nitish Kumar Reddy showed great discipline and made sure that he took his team close to the total of Australia. His innings came at a time when India was facing the threat of follow-on as they had lost 7 wickets in no time, and the hosts were all over them.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Nitish Reddy, along with Washington Sundar, made sure that India made a strong comeback and frustrated the Australian bowlers. While the left-hander slammed a glorious half-century, the right-hander went on to hit a blistering century in tough conditions. The duo together added 127 runs to stage the Indian comeback.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Nitish Kumar Reddy, with his maiden ton, also became the first player from India to score a century in Australia while batting at No.8 in Tests. He </span><span>would want to double his effort and take his team to a comfortable position. A lot of Indian hopes would be on him tomorrow, especially after his effort on day three.</span></p>
<p><span>Nitish was unbeaten at 105 runs at the stumps on Day three. He would be keen to add more runs to his tally and reduce the deficit under 100 runs, which is currently his 116 runs. It remains to be seen how much can he score on Day four.</span></p>
<p><span>Also read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/gautam-gambhir-and-rohit-sharma-ordered-to-drop-mohammed-siraj-following-his-worst-performance-/">Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma ordered to drop Mohammed Siraj following his worst performance</a></p>

India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy achieved a massive feat after his sensational performance with the bat in the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.

Nitish Kumar Reddy scripts history; becomes third  youngest Indian player to…

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<p><span>India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas. He said that the batter was interesting, and he was enjoying the battle and is looking forward to the next innings of the match.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah, who has been the best bowler for India in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, was made look clueless by the 19-year-old Sam Konstas. The Australia debutant tackled the 'Bumrah' challenge brilliantly as, according to him, the attack was the best option to counter his challenge.</span></p>
<p><span>Sam Konstas brought his T20 style in the Tests as he hit Jasprit Bumrah for sixes and boundaries all over the park. It wasn't conventional shots but the batter was at his unorthodox best as he played reverse scoops and hit the fast bowler for runs all over the park.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah was hit for two sixes by Sam Konstas and it marked the first instance since 2018 when the fast bowler was hit for two sixes in the match. The pacer was taken out of attack in the first spell till the time the batter was back in the hut.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><span><span class="Apple-converted-space">He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off - Jasprit Bumrah on his battle with Sam Konstas </span></span></h2>
<p><span>Talking about his battle with Sam Konstas, Jasprit Bumrah claimed that he has experienced a lot in his career and while calling the batter interesting batter, he said that he felt he was always in the game. He also stressed that when the batter fails, he will be criticised a lot. Speaking to 7 Cricket, he explained:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>"I have experienced a lot - played T20I cricket for more than 12 years - He is an interesting batter - I always felt, I was in the game, some days, it pays off, it looks good - some days, it won't and you guys will be criticizing the same person - I love different challenges and looking forward to new challenges".<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Sam Konstas raced away to his half-century in the game and ended with an inning of 60 runs. He set a great platform for the Australia team which allowed them to post a massive first innings total of 474 runs on the board.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah, on the other picked a four-wicket haul and gave away 99 runs. This was the first time in his career that he was taken for this many runs. He would be looking for a strong response in the second innings.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/how-much-is-virat-kohli-s-match-fee-what-will-he-get-after-a-20-percent-penalty-at-the-mcg-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?</a></span></p>

India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has dropped a bombshell statement about his battle with Australia batter Sam Konstas.

Jasprit Bumrah afraid of Sam Konstas? Fast bowler's 'interesting batter' comment goes viral

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<p>After a rained-out draw at the Gabba in Brisbane, the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and India looks to be heading towards a draw. After the stumps on Day 3, India are 358/9, trailing by another 116 runs. The weather spoiled the play in the final sessions, and similarly there is a prediction of rain for the remaining two days.</p>
<p>Australia are currently ahead in the game and will look to take the remaining Indian wicket and have a good first-inning lead and bat early on Day 4. That is the only chance that they can try to force the result from this game. But as predicted by the weather forecast, there might be rain in the coming two days.</p>
<p>If it happens, it will eat the time out of this game, and the result will be very difficult. Hence, there is a chance that the Boxing Day Test can end in a draw. Well, both teams need this win to take an unassailable lead in the series and also to inch closer to a place in the World Test Championship. But what will happen if the game ends in a draw?</p>
<h2>WTC Final Scenario: Here's how India can qualify for the final of the World Test Championship if the MCG test ends in a draw</h2>
<p>Although India need to win the fourth and fifth tests to make a clear progression to the WTC final. But if in case the ongoing test ends in a draw, then the WTC final qualification scenario will be totally different. The draw at the MCG means that India will have to depend on the other teams.</p>
<p>Firstly, they need to win the fifth and final test at the SCG, and they will end with a scoreline of 2-1. Notably, Australia have two tests in Sri Lanka, and South Africa have two tests (one is underway) against Pakistan. If India win the BGT series 2-1, then they will hope that Sri Lanka can draw one of two tests against Australia or Pakistan beat South Africa in one game.</p>
<p>Secondly, if the BGT series ends at 2-2, then for India's qualification, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have to beat Australia and South Africa in both games. If the BGT series ends at a scoreline of 1-1, then the scenario will be Sri Lanka beating Australia in one game or Pakistan winning both matches against South Africa to help India qualify. Notably, if India lose the BGT series, they are out.</p>
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The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia are ahead, but India are fighting hard for survival.

WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?

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<p>Fierce-rivals Australia and India are currently taking on each other in the fourth Test-Match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series and this match is being played at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The superb performances of Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar with the bat has helped the Men in Blue to get in a strong position on the 3rd day of the contest. </p>
<p>From here on, the chances of Team India's win in the Melbourne Test have increased significantly. However, rain interruption was seen on the 3rd day of the contest and this has increased the threat of even more rain interruptions on the fourth and fifth days of the encounter. In this article, we will take a look at the weather reports of the fourth and fifth days of the fourth Test-Match which is currently being played in the city of Melbourne.</p>
<p>The third day of the Boxing-Day Test-Match was halted for some time due to rain after which the question started to raise among the fans that will the fourth and fifth days also get intervened by rainfall? Due to constant rainfall, the Gabba Test-Match ended as a draw. In such situation, keeping the World Test Championship Final qualification in mind for the Indian team, the rain can hamper their chances of qualifying for the title-deciding clash in June of next year. </p>
<h2><strong>Weather forecast of the fourth and fifth days of the Melbourne Test-Match</strong></h2>
<p>According to the weather report of AccuWeather, the chances of rainfall intervening with the third day of the Melbourne Test-Match were 49% and rain intervened with the proceedings of the game too. But, no major impact was caused on the match by the intervention of the Weather Gods.</p>
<h3><strong>Weather Forecast on the fourth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</strong></h3>
<p>The chances of rain intervening with the Australia vs India match on the fourth day i.e 29th of December, Sunday are just two percent. The minimum temperature is anticipated to be between 14-25 degrees Celsius. At the same time, winds are expected to blow at a speed of 17km/h.</p>
<h2><strong>Weather Forecast on the 5th day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match</strong></h2>
<p>Talking about the fifth day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the rainfall interruption chances are pretty low, sitting at just 3%. The temperature is expected to be around 15 degrees Celsius with a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius. At the same time, the winds will be blowing at the speed of 15km/h. </p>
<p>Both the weather forecast reports of both days are positive and this decreases the chances of the contest getting washed out due to rain and this is a positive news for the Men in Blue.</p>
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It was an overcast morning session at the MCG on the 3rd day of the fourth Test-Match between Australia and India | Image: Associated Press

Rain intervened with the proceedings of the match on the third day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match. So will the Rain Gods play spoilsport on the fourth and fifth days too? Let's find out

IND vs AUS 4th Test: Will the fourth and fifth days witness rain interruptions? Know the weather reports of both the days

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<p>Indian Cricket Team's captain Rohit Sharma has been in poor form with the bat so far in the ongoing 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series versus Australia. Playing as an opener, the 37-year-old got dismissed after scoring just three runs in the first inning and it was yet another failure for the Indian skipper versus the Mighty Aussies. His poor form has created a lot discussions regarding his retirement from Red-Ball Cricket. </p>
<p>Through various Social Media platforms, a lot of claims are being made that Rohit is going to retire from the longest format of the game post the conclusion of the 2024-25 Border Gavaskar Trophy series and the BCCI has come ahead and they have given a huge statement regarding the same.</p>
<p>Speaking to Insidesports regarding the possible retirement of Rohit, a BCCI official said,<span style="color: rgb(132, 63, 161);"><strong> " There have been no discussions regarding the retirement of Rohit (Sharma). All of these are rumours and we don't prefer to respond on rumours. We are hearing these baseless rumours for the first time. It's upto him (Rohit) to decide whether we are in the middle of a Test-match or not. It's about winning matches."</strong></span></p>
<h2><strong>The poor form of Rohit Sharma continues</strong></h2>
<p>The Indian skipper is currently having a tough time out there in the middle with the bat in Australia. If we take a look at his last 10 Test innings, he has managed to score just a single fifty. In the last 10 Test-innings, the 37-year old has scored 3, 10, 6, 3, 11, 18, 8, 0, 52 and 2 runs respectively. Even in the first inning of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test, the former Mumbai Indians captain got dismissed after scoring just three runs.</p>
<h2><strong>Rohit Sharma's Test career so far</strong></h2>
<p>37-year-old Rohit Sharma has taken part in 66 Test-matches so far in his career. In 114 innings of these contests, he has managed to score 4,289 runs at average of 41.24 with the help of 12 hundreds and 18 fifties with a highest score of 212 runs next to his name. It's worth noting that Sharma made his Test debut in 2013 versus the Windies. </p>
<h2><strong>The captain himself is proving to be the weakling</strong></h2>
<p>A captain of a team is regarded as the most important and experienced player and their role is to rescue their team from difficult situations and lead them to victory. However, in the case of Rohit Sharma, he is proving to be the weakest link of the Men in Blue. </p>
<p>His poor performances with the bat are proving to be problematic for the Indian Team and in the last 14 test innings, Rohit has managed to score just 155 runs at a horrendous average of 10.07 which includes just a single half-century.The score of 52 runs has been his best score and besides that, the 37-year-old has not managed to cross the 20 runs mark even once.</p>
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Indian Captain Rohit Sharma walks back to the pavilion after getting dismissed for yet another low score | Image: Associated Press

Rohit Sharma's repeated poor performances with the bat have raised questions regarding his place in the team and many experts and Indian fans want him to retire from Test Cricket

Will Rohit Sharma retire after the Border-Gavaskar Series? BCCI gives a huge statement

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<p>Nitish Kumar Reddy has made history. The third day of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground has ended with the visitors fighting hard to survive in the game. They are still trailing by 116 runs with only one wicket left in the tank.</p>
<p>But it was the 21-year-old Nitish Kumar Reddy, who has made headlines with a Boxing Day century at the MCG. After a number of 30s and 40s earlier in the series, the 21-year-old finally reached his maiden test fifty. But he didn't stop there and stitched a crucial partnership with Washington Sundar, who also played well.</p>
<p>The duo took India past the follow-on score and kept India in the game. Sundar got out after his fifty, and Jasprit Bumrah backed a duck. But it was all determination by Reddy, who succeeded in getting his maiden test century, and what a time and place to get to the triple figure. With his century, he achieved multiple records.</p>
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Nitish Kumar Reddy made history with his Boxing Day Ton at the MCG</h2>
<p>At the end of Day 3, India are 358/9, with Reddy unbeaten on 105 runs with 10 fours and one six while Mohammed Siraj is on 2 not out. Reddy's hundred came at a crucial time as he came out to bat when India were 221/7. But it was a breakthrough innings for the youngsters. He played some beautiful shots and kept the scoreboard ticking.</p>
<p>When he reached 88 runs, he went past Anil Kumble and registered the highest score by an Indian on Australian soil, batting at no. 8. With his century now, he is the first Indian batter to slam <strong>a century batting at No. 8</strong>. This is not all. The 21-year-old has hit 8 sixes in the series so far. With this, he has hit the joint-<strong>most sixes in a test series</strong> on Australian soil.</p>
<p>Michael Vaughan (2002-03 Ashes) and Chris Gayle (2009-10) have hit 8 sixes each in a test series in Australia. Nitish Kumar Reddy still have some innings left, and if he can hit one more six, he will make history. Adding to that, Reddy had an exciting celebration. After reaching fifty, he celebrated in the famous "Pushpa" movie style.</p>
<p>However, after his century, he celebrated in "Bahubali" style, which tells about the great character of the youngster. With one wicket left, India will look to eat up Australia's lead. There are still two days left in the game, and India will look to take time. Sundar also played well for his half-century and added 127 runs for the 8th wicket.</p>
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Nitish Kumar Reddy slammed his maiden Test ton in the ongoing Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.