<p>IPL 2025: The 2025 Indian Premier League (also known as IPL 18 and branded as TATA IPL 2025) marks the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League. This franchise-based Twenty20 cricket league, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is one of the most popular and competitive cricket tournaments in the world. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><h2>TATA IPL 2025</h2><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#key-details">Key Details</a></div><div class=""><a href="#auction-details">Auction Details</a></div><div class=""><a href="#match-schedule">Match Schedule</a></div><div class=""><a href="#teams-and-groupings">Teams and Groupings</a><div><div class=""><a href="#group-a">Group A</a></div><div class=""><a href="#group-b">Group B</a></div></div></div><div class=""><a href="#tournament-format">Tournament Format</a><div><div class=""><a href="#playoffs-structure">Playoffs Structure</a></div></div></div><div class=""><a href="#defending-champions">Defending Champions</a></div><div class=""><a href="#history">History</a><div><div class=""><a href="#previous-winners">Previous Winners</a></div></div></div><div class=""><a href="#grounds">Grounds</a></div><div class=""><a href="#references">References</a></div></div></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="key-details">Key Details</h3>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Tentative Dates:</strong> March ? May 2025</li>



<li><strong>Administrator(s):</strong> Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)</li>



<li><strong>Cricket Format:</strong> Twenty20</li>



<li><strong>Tournament Format(s):</strong> Group stage and playoffs</li>



<li><strong>Host(s):</strong> India</li>



<li><strong>Participants:</strong> 10 teams</li>



<li><strong>Matches:</strong> 74 or 84 (yet to be decided)</li>



<li><strong>Official Website:</strong> <a href="http://iplt20.com">iplt20.com</a></li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="auction-details">Auction Details</h3>



<p>The IPL 2025 Mega Auction is expected to take place between December 2024 and February 2025. Unlike the mini-auction held for IPL 2024, the 2025 auction will be a mega auction. Each franchise will have a limited number of retention options, with the remaining players entering the auction pool. Additionally, teams will likely be given the Right To Match (RTM) card, allowing them to retain certain players.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-schedule">Match Schedule</h3>



<p>Although there is no official confirmation yet, it is anticipated that IPL 2025 will feature a total of 84 matches. The tournament will be held from March to May 2025, with minimal international cricket scheduled during this period to ensure the availability of international players.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="teams-and-groupings">Teams and Groupings</h3>



<p>The 2025 IPL will feature the following ten teams:</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</li>



<li>Delhi Capitals (DC)</li>



<li>Gujarat Titans (GT)</li>



<li>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</li>



<li>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</li>



<li>Mumbai Indians (MI)</li>



<li>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</li>



<li>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</li>



<li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</li>



<li>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</li>
</ol>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-a">Group A</h4>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Mumbai Indians (MI)</li>



<li>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</li>



<li>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</li>



<li>Delhi Capitals (DC)</li>



<li>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="group-b">Group B</h4>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</li>



<li>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</li>



<li>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</li>



<li>Gujarat Titans (GT)</li>



<li>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</li>
</ul>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/07/IPL-2025-Groups-1-jpg.webp" alt="IPL 2025 Groups" class="wp-image-144662"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IPL 2025 Groups</figcaption></figure>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="tournament-format">Tournament Format</h3>



<p>Each team will play:</p>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>Twice against teams in their group.</li>



<li>Once against a team in the same row of the other group.</li>



<li>Once against four other teams in the other group.</li>
</ul>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="playoffs-structure">Playoffs Structure</h4>



<ul class="wp-block-list">
<li>The top four teams will advance to the playoffs.</li>



<li>The top two teams will play in Qualifier 1, with the winner advancing directly to the final.</li>



<li>The third and fourth teams will compete in the Eliminator.</li>



<li>The winner of the Eliminator will face the loser of Qualifier 1 in Qualifier 2, with the winner securing a spot in the final.</li>



<li>The final match will determine the IPL champion.</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="defending-champions">Defending Champions</h3>



<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are the defending champions, having claimed their title in the 2024 season. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were the runners-up in that season.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="history">History</h3>



<p>The Indian Premier League was founded by the BCCI in 2007 and has since become one of the most popular cricket leagues globally. The inaugural season took place in 2008 with eight teams representing different cities in India. Over the years, the league has expanded, attracting top talent from around the world and significantly impacting the development of Twenty20 cricket.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="previous-winners">Previous Winners</h4>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>2008:</strong> Rajasthan Royals</li>



<li><strong>2009:</strong> Deccan Chargers</li>



<li><strong>2010:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>



<li><strong>2011:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>



<li><strong>2012:</strong> Kolkata Knight Riders</li>



<li><strong>2013:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>



<li><strong>2014:</strong> Kolkata Knight Riders</li>



<li><strong>2015:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>



<li><strong>2016:</strong> Sunrisers Hyderabad</li>



<li><strong>2017:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>



<li><strong>2018:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>



<li><strong>2019:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>



<li><strong>2020:</strong> Mumbai Indians</li>



<li><strong>2021:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>



<li><strong>2022:</strong> Gujarat Titans</li>



<li><strong>2023:</strong> Chennai Super Kings</li>



<li><strong>2024:</strong> Kolkata Knight Riders</li>
</ol>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="grounds">Grounds</h3>



<p>IPL matches are played in various stadiums across India. Here are the primary grounds used for the tournament:</p>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li><strong>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</strong></li>



<li><strong>Eden Gardens, Kolkata</strong></li>



<li><strong>M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai</strong></li>



<li><strong>Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi</strong></li>



<li><strong>M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</strong></li>



<li><strong>Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad</strong></li>



<li><strong>Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur</strong></li>



<li><strong>Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali</strong></li>



<li><strong>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</strong></li>



<li><strong>Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow</strong></li>
</ol>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="references">References</h3>



<ol class="wp-block-list">
<li>"Indian Premier League." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Available at: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League</a></li>



<li>"IPL 2024 Auction Date, Time, and Venue." ESPNcricinfo. Available at: <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/">https://www.espncricinfo.com/</a></li>



<li>"IPL 2025 Format and Rules." Official IPL T20. Available at: <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/">https://www.iplt20.com/</a></li>



<li>"History of IPL Winners." Cricbuzz. Available at: <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/">https://www.cricbuzz.com/</a></li>



<li>"IPL Stadiums and Venues." Sportskeeda. Available at: <a>https://www.sportskeeda.com/cricket/ipl-stadiums-and-venues</a></li>



<li>"Mega Auction in IPL 2025." Times of India. Available at: <a>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/ipl</a></li>
</ol>

IPL 2025 Schedule, Tentative Date, Teams, Auction, History, and more. 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL 18) Overview

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<p><span>India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to go past MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian players in Test cricket. The left-hander is just 6 sixes away from surpassing former keeper-batter in the most number of sixes for the national team in the history of the longest format of the game.</span></p>
<p><span>Rishabh Pant currently has 72 sixes in Test cricket in just 75 innings, which says a lot about his calibre as a player in the longest format of the game. MS Dhoni, on the other hand, has hit 78 sixes in the 144 innings that he has played for the team in the longest format of the game.</span></p>
<p><span>Virender Sehwag sits at the top of the list in the most number of sixes for the Indian team in Tests with 90 maximums in 178 innings. Current captain Rohit Sharma is second on the charts with 88 maximums to his name from 116 innings.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<h2><strong>Most sixes for India in Test Cricket:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong></h2>
<p><span>Sehwag - 90 (178 innings)</span></p>
<p><span>Rohit - 88 (116 innings)</span></p>
<p><span>Dhoni - 78 (144 innings)</span></p>
<p><span>Pant - 72* (75 innings)<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Rishabh Pant has been one of the finest batters in world cricket. The keeper-batter proved his prowess in the ongoing game against Australia, which is the fifth game of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The India batter has tilted the game for his team in the second innings.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>While every other bat struggled to get going, Rishabh Pant oozed his class with the bat and dominated the opposition. He played the attacking brand of cricket and put the Australian bowlers under pressure in what was a tough pitch to bat.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<h2><strong><span class="Apple-converted-space">India made a strong comeback on Day two of the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</span></strong></h2>
<p><span>Coming to the match, India made a strong comeback on Day two of the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. They were right on the money with the bat and ball at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney on Saturday.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Australia, who resumed at nine for one, didn't have a great start to day two as Marnus Labuschagne fell early. Sam Konstas (23) and Steve Smith (33) tried to bring Australia back with their innings but their partnership could last only 20 runs.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>India kept taking wickets at regular wickets, but debutant Beau Webster (57)  slammed a half-century, and a vital hand from Alex Carey (21:36b, 4x4) took Australia to 181, four runs behind India.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>India had a solid start to their second innings as  Yashasvi Jaiswal (22) and KL Rahul (13) added 42 runs for the opening stand. But after that, Australia made a strong comeback and picked wickets at regular intervals to reduce India to 78 for four.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>But it was Rishabh Pant (61) who slammed a half-century in a flash and took the game away as it allowed India to take the lead of over 120. At stumps on Day two, India was 141 for six with the lead of 145 runs and Ravindra Jadeja and Washington Sundar at crease. </span></p>
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Rishabh Pant on the verge of going past Ms Dhoni in this massive feat in the Tests

India wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant is all set to go past MS Dhoni in the elite list of Indian players in Test cricket

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<p>As the 5th Test between India and Australia unfolds, fans are watching an intense battle with high stakes. India, leading by 145 runs at the end of Day 2, has lost six wickets, leaving them in a tough spot. The outcome of the match could depend on whether India can stretch their lead further on Day 3. If they manage to add another 200 runs, they'll have a chance to secure victory, but it will require strong performances from their remaining batsmen.</p>
<p><strong>Results of the IND vs AUS Test Series (Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024/25)</strong><br>Australia has taken the lead in this series with two wins out of the five matches played. On the other hand, India has managed to secure one victory, with one match ending in a draw, adding to the overall unpredictability of the series.</p>
<p><strong>Potential for a Draw in this Test Series</strong><br>As the IND vs AUS series reaches its climax, the possibility of a draw remains a realistic outcome. With Australia leading 2-1 in the series, India is under immense pressure to win the final Test to level the series. Given the current match scenario, where India has a slender lead and has lost six wickets, achieving victory will be a challenging task.</p>
<p><strong>Final Stand:</strong></p>
<p>India leads by 145 runs at the end of Day 2 in the 5th Test against Australia, with Rishabh Pant's performance standing out. Despite the lead, Australia remains in a strong position as the match intensifies.</p>

IND VS AUS Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25

The Final Stand" heats up as India leads by 145 runs in the 5th Test. Key performances from India’s lower order and Australia’s bowlers will determine the series' outcome in this high-stakes battle.

India vs AUSTALIA: The Final Stand

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<p>England's former captain Michael Vaughan believes that fierce-rivals India and Pakistan should play a Test-Match versu each other in Australia. He believes that if this happens, then Test Cricket will witness a great surge of growth and this match will also increase the excitement of the longest format of the game. </p>
<p>However, Michael Vaughan admits that this is not easy due to political reasons between India and Pakistan, but this option can be considered. Apart from this, if the ICC gets involved in this matter, then there are chances of things working out.</p>
<h2>"<strong>I want Pakistan and India to play a Test-Match versus each other on Australian Soil"</strong></h2>
<p>In an interview with the Times of India (TOI), Vaughan said, <strong>"I wish that both rivals Pakistan and India play Test-Matches versus each other on Australian soil. Both teams do square off against each other in the Asia Cup and the ICC Tournaments, but both of them haven't faced each other in red ball Cricket since a really long time. I want both of them face each other in the longest format of the game, but the only problem is that they cannot face each other in their home conditions. </strong></p>
<p><strong>Therefore, as a solution to the problem, they can play Test Cricket versus each other in Australia or England. If this happens, it will be one of the biggest moments of the game and they will surely receive support in huge numbers."</strong></p>
<p><strong>"Pakistan &amp; India playing Test-Matches versus each other is going to prove to be absolutely phenomenal for the longest format of the game. Although, I am aware about the amount of politics involved in this matter, I believe both the teams can consider playing Tests at the Adelaide Oval, Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG)," Vaughan added. </strong></p>
<p>It's worth noting that the Indian and Pakistani teams have not faced each other in the Test format for almost 18 years. The last Test series between the two teams was played in 2007-08, but since then the two teams have not faced each other in Tests.</p>
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Indian and Pakistani fans celebrating together | Image: Getty Images

Michael Vaughan wants Fierce-Rivals India and Pakistan to play Test-Matches versus each other in Australia

India vs Pakistan: Will the two rivals play a test match versus each other? This English legend wants them to play in

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<p>The Test series between India and Australia result has significantly impacted the ICC Men’s Test Team Rankings and the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings. The South Africa National Cricket team secured a spot in the WTC final after their victory in the first Test match against Pakistan, while Australia holds the second spot with 118 points.</p>
<p></p>
<h3>ICC Men's Test Team Rankings Table</h3>
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<p>Australia maintains its top spot in the ICC Test Rankings with a rating of 124, while India remains in the second position with a rating of 111. However, in the WTC points table, India slips down to 3rd place.</p>
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<table border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 42.8249%; height: 280px; border-width: 1px; border-spacing: 0px;"><caption>ICC Team Rinking [TEST]</caption>
<thead>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<th style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches</th>
<th style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Rating</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3715</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">124</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">33</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3654</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">111</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">27</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2947</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">109</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">50</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5303</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">106</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 40px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">37</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3536</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 40px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">96</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">28</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2436</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">87</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2060</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">86</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2184</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">75</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">29</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1884</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">65</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Ireland</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">131</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">26</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Zimbabwe</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 14.3432%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 21.4286%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Afghanistan</td>
<td style="width: 14.5529%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 11.1134%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 11.3129%; height: 20px; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3>ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Standings Table</h3>
<table border="1" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 94.1035%; border-width: 1px; border-spacing: 0px;"><caption>WTC Points table</caption>
<thead>
<tr>
<th style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Position</th>
<th style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Matches Played</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Won</th>
<th style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Lost</th>
<th style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Draw</th>
<th style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Deduction</th>
<th style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points</th>
<th style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Points Percentage (PCT)</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">South Africa</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">88</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">66.67</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Australia</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">16</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">118</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">61.46</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">India</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">18</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">52.78</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">14</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">81</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">48.21</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">5</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">60</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45.45</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">6</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">England</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">10</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">1</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">22</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">114</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">43.18</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">12</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">3</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">45</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">31.25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">4</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">8</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">40</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">30.30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 9.70235%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">9</td>
<td style="width: 12.3054%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="width: 13.7253%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">11</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 6.38935%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">7</td>
<td style="width: 6.98096%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">2</td>
<td style="width: 15.0268%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">0</td>
<td style="width: 8.04585%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">32</td>
<td style="width: 21.4162%; border-width: 1px; padding: 10px;">24.24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<p><strong>Points System in WTC</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Win:</strong> 12 points</li>
<li><strong>Tie:</strong> 6 points</li>
<li><strong>Draw:</strong> 4 points</li>
<li><strong>Penalty:</strong> Points deducted for slow over rates</li>
</ul>
<p>Check ICC Latest ranking on the ICC officla website <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/tournaments/world-test-championship/standings" title="WTC Standing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.icc-cricket.com</a></p>
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<p><span>India captain Jasprit Bumrah has come under massive scanner for his antics during the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The match between the teams is taking place at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Sydney.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>In what has been a shocking development, India captain Jasprit Bumrah has been accused of using sandpaper during the ongoing match. Some of the Australian fans, as well as the media personnel, have charged the fast bowler with the allegations, and it has become a massive controversy.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>In a video that has gone viral on the internet, the sandpaper-like thing can be seen around Jasprit Bumrah. The India fast bowler can be seen getting troubled by something in their shoe, and as he decided to check upon that, there seemed to be a sandpaper-like thing.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>As Jasprit Bumrah removed his shoes, the sandpaper-like thing dropped out, and the fast bowler took that out and kept that in his hand. Since the video has gone viral, there has been a lot of buzz around social media, but so far, nothing official has come out from either of the teams or the match officials.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah has been the hot soup in the Indian team in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The fast bowler is single-handedly carrying the bowling lineup of the team in the ongoing series and is making sure that he helps his team fight hard in the five-match Test series.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Jasprit Bumrah has been on fire with the ball in the ongoing game as well but he has found himself under some discomfort. The pacer felt back spasm during the second session and was seen leaving the Sydney Cricket Ground and going for the scans in the car.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>There is no clarity if Jasprit Bumrah will be taking over the charge of the team tomorrow or not. The fast bowler's availability will depend on how he feels on a Sunday morning. Although he might come to bat, there is no clarity if the pacer will come to bowl or not.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Bumrah so far has taken 32 wickets for India in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The tally of 32 wickets is the most by an Indian bowler in Australia in the history of Test cricket.</span><span></span><span></span></p>
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<h2><span>Watch: Jasprit Bumrah gets accused of using sandpaper</span></h2>

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India captain Jasprit Bumrah has come under massive scanner for his antics during the ongoing fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25