Hardik Pandya gifts Harry Tector a Bat: India and Ireland faced off against each other at the Malahide Cricket Club (The Village) in the first encounter of their 2-match T20I series and it was a low-scoring thriller in every way. The match was firstly shortened to just 12 over owing to the weather conditions but it still turned out to be a pretty entertaining match. Surprisingly, it was a 22-year-old Irish youngster who stole the show last night and he acquired praises from not only Indian fans but also their captain Hardik Pandya.?



Hardik Pandya is leading team India for the first time ever in the Ireland tour in the absence of Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul. It will be right to say that he has earned this spot after his sensational leadership for Gujarat Titans in the 2022 IPL. For the unversed, for the first time in IPL, Hardik Pandya was appointed as the captain of the maiden team Gujarat Titans this season and he led them to win the prestigious award in their very first season.&nbsp;



The Indian all-rounder did a pretty good job as India?s captain last night as well and the Blues ended up winning the match pretty convincingly.&nbsp;



He won the toss and opted to field first. Ireland were off to a terrible start as their top 3 batters - Paul Stirling, Andrew Balbirnie and Gareth Delany all departed for single-digit runs. It was then that youngster Harry Tector came in and started running the show. Harry Tector single-handedly controlled the entire innings of Ireland and his unbeaten 64 off 33 took them to a respectable score of 108/4 in 12 overs.?



<h2>Hardik Pandya praises Harry Tector and Gifts him a Bat</h2>



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Although India had no difficulty in chasing the total, there is no doubt in the fact that Harry Tector just put up a performance of a lifetime. Hardik Pandya was highly impressed by his performance in the match and he thus gifted him a special but of his own. He hoped that Tector could put the bat to good use so that he could impress some serious suitors from the Indian Premier League.&nbsp;



?He (Harry Tector) played some fantastic shots, and obviously, he?s 22, I?ve given him a bat as well, so maybe he can score some more sixes and maybe get an IPL contract, and I wish him luck. Just look after him well, give him the right guidance. It?s not always about cricket; it?s about understanding your whole lifestyle and what is at stake. If you can manage that, I?m sure he?s going to be around ? not just in IPL, in all the leagues in the world,? Hardik Pandya said after the match.?



This is not the first time that Hardik Pandya has gifted his bat to a player of opposition though. He gave away a bat to Sri Lanka?s Chamika Karunaratne too recently during the India-Sri Lanka series. <a href="https://www.espncricinfo.com/player/chamika-karunaratne-623695">Chamika Karunaratne</a> is a Sri Lankan all-rounder who claims to have been inspired by Hardik Pandya.?



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Hardik Pandya gifts a special bat to Ireland?s Harry Tector after his sensational knock in 1st T20I

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Zimbabwe and Ireland will square off against each other in the 4th group stage match of the ongoing 2022 T20 World Cup, tomorrow at Tasmania?s Blundstone Arena. The match will start at 1:30 PM IST and it will be the first match for both teams in this edition of the tournament.?



Let us first talk about Zimbabwe. They have lost all of their last two series against India and Australia respectively. Before that, they had won their ODI series against Bangladesh and even in the recently played practice match against Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe suffered a defeat. They thus have very little to be optimistic about in this tournament.&nbsp;



Ireland?s form has been much better comparatively. They won their recent 5-match T20I series against a tough Afghanistan side and that is their biggest motivation coming into the World Cup.&nbsp;



Let us now take a look at all the necessary details related to the Zimbabwe vs Ireland match.&nbsp;



<h2>Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Match Details</h2>



<ul><li>Zimbabwe vs Ireland</li><li>Date and Time: 17th October, 1:30 PM&nbsp;</li><li>Venue: Blundstone Stadium, Tasmania</li></ul>



<h2>Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Weather Report&nbsp;</h2>



Tasmania is expected to have mostly sunny weather from 1:30 PM to around 5 pm tomorrow so the weather will not come in way of the match between Zimbabwe and Ireland. The average temperature is expected to be 18 degrees Celcius, the expected precipitation is 10%, the humidity is 69% and the anticipated wind speed is around 19km/hr. It is thus fine weather and the players will have absolutely no difficulty in playing the matches.&nbsp;



<h2>Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Predicted Lineups</h2>



Zimbabwe - Regis Chakabva (wk), Craig Ervine (c), Richard Ngarava, Tendai Chatara, Blessing Muzarabani, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wesley_Madhevere">Wesley Madhevere</a>, Sean Williams, Sikandar Raza, Milton Shumba, Ryan Burl, Tony Munyonga.&nbsp;



Ireland - Andrew Balbernie (c), Simi Singh, Barry McCarthy, Joshua Little, Paul Stirling, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Harry Tector, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Curtis Campher, Mark Adair.



<h2>Zimbabwe vs Ireland: Match Prediction&nbsp;</h2>



Zimbabwe has a better squad than Ireland overall, but we just can not deny the fact that Ireland has been in better form lately and their momentum coming into the tournament is far better than that of Zimbabwe. That itself is enough for us to predict that Ireland will probably win this match against Zimbabwe tomorrow.?



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T20 World Cup 2022: Zimbabwe vs Ireland Weather Report, Match prediction ? Who will win today?s T20 WC match?

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ICC ODI Super League: The <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup-super-league/standings" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com/cricket-world-cup-super-league/standings">ICC Cricket World Cup 2023</a> will take place in India later this year. The ICC announced an ODI Super League after the last World Cup and those teams which will secure the top 8 positions in the points table will qualify directly for the World Cup. 



The remaining five teams will play and qualifier round along with associate nations to book their berth for the marquee tournament. So far India, Australia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Pakistan, England and Bangladesh have found themselves in charts of direct qualification. Ireland however, has a great chance to qualify directly as all they need is to win their upcoming series against Bangladesh. If they manage to win, they will be through.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC ODI Super League: Ireland announces squad for the ODI series against Bangladesh&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ireland-vs-England.jpg" alt="Buttler on Post match confrence" class="wp-image-96388" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ireland won the match by 5 runs with DLS method (gettyimage)</figcaption></figure>



ICC ODI Super League: The last series of the ICC ODI Super League will take place between Ireland and Bangladesh. The Irish nation will host Bangladesh for three-match series and it?ll be an extremely crucial series for the home side considering their qualification.?



The three-match series will begin from the 9th May followed by the second and third games slated to take place on the 12th and 14th May respectively. All three games will be played at the county cricket ground Chelmsford.&nbsp;



Ireland has named a 14-member squad for the series against Bangladesh. Andrew Balbirnie will captain the side, which has recalled Craig Young into the team after injury and Josh Little, who is currently playing IPL. However, they will be without the likes of key players in Conor Olphert, Matthew Humphreys and Ross Adair, who are unavailable due to personal commitments.



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The rest of the squad is pretty similar and the chief selector of Ireland feels the same. He said: ?The senior squad has a more familiar look, with much of the squad having been part of the set-up in Zimbabwe (January) and Bangladesh (March) ODI fixtures. We do, however, welcome Craig Young back into the senior side after his long journey of recovery from injury. We are pleased to also have the services of Josh Little, who has been playing in the IPL over the last month,?



Here?s the Ireland squad for the ODI series against Bangladesh:&nbsp;



Andrew Balbirnie (captain), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Andy McBrine, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker, Craig Young.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC ODI Super League: Qualifiers of the World Cup to take place in June&nbsp;</h2>



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The ICC ODI Qualifiers are currently taking place. The playoff round has been done and dusted and two teams USA and UAE are through to the main qualifiers. The ODI qualifiers will take place in June and July 2023 in Zimbabwe. Along with USA and UAE, West Indies, Netherlands, Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka, Scotland, Oman and Nepal and one among Ireland and South Africa will play in the qualifiers. The ODI qualifiers will take place in June and July 2023 in Zimbabwe.?



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ICC ODI Super League: Ireland on verge of direct qualification for Cricket World Cup 2023; announces squad for Bangladesh series

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Sri Lanka cricket team over the years have produced some high-quality spinners and the latest inclusion in the list is Prabhath Jayasuriya. Ever since he made his debut, he has set the stage on fire and has put his side in winning positions with his spells. With the way he has started his career, it's fair to say that he will be the next big thing in <a href="https://srilankacricket.lk" data-type="URL" data-id="https://srilankacricket.lk">Sri Lankan cricket</a>.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs IRE: Prabhath Jayasuriya Becomes Fastest Spinner to 50 Test Wickets&nbsp;</h2>



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Sri Lanka spinner Prabhath Jayasuriya broke a 71-year-old record as he became the fastest spinner to take 50 wickets in Test cricket. Not only this he became the overall second-fastest bowler to achieve the feat in the history of the longest format of the game.&nbsp;



Prabhath Jayasuriya achieved the massive feat in just his 7th Test when he removed Irish batter Paul Stirling to take his 50th wicket in the Test on the Day 5 of the second Test at Galle. He surpassed former West Indies cricketer Alf Valentine to etch his name in the record books.&nbsp;



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Prabath Jayasuriya made his debut against Australia in 2022 and took a 12-wicket haul in his opening match. Since then he has not looked back and has taken 6 five-wicket hauls.?



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In the ongoing match against Ireland, Prabath Jayarutiya took a five-wicket haul in the first innings and backed it up by two wickets in the second innings. His staggering spell in the first innings saw Sri Lanka bundling out the opposition for 492 runs.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs IRE: Fastest Players to take 50 Test wickets&nbsp;</h2>



Here are the Fastest Players to take 50 Test wickets:



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player name and team&nbsp;</td><td>Tests</td><td>Years</td></tr><tr><td>Charlie Turner (Australia)</td><td>6</td><td>1887-1888</td></tr><tr><td>Prabath Jayasuriya (Sri Lanka)</td><td>7</td><td>2022-2023</td></tr><tr><td>Vernon Philander (South Africa)</td><td>7</td><td>2011-2012</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Richardson (England)</td><td>7</td><td>1893-1896</td></tr><tr><td>Terry Alderman (Australia)</td><td>8</td><td>1981</td></tr><tr><td>Rodney Hogg (Australia)</td><td>8</td><td>1978-1979</td></tr><tr><td>Alf Valentine (West Indies)</td><td>8</td><td>1950-1951</td></tr><tr><td>Frederick Spofforth (Australia)</td><td>8</td><td> 1998-1883</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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SL vs IRE: Sri Lanka?s Prabhath Jayasuriya shatters 71-year-old in Tests; becomes fastest spinner to 50 wickets?

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Sri Lanka cricket team over the years have produced some valiant efforts in the longest format of the game. Many greats have represented Sri Lanka and have made them a great force in international cricket. Of late they have struggled to get going with seasoned players retiring. But young players are stepping up and bringing the side back on track.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs IRE: Sri Lanka wins their 100th game in the longest format of the game?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_9057.jpg" alt="Sri Lanka " class="wp-image-110395" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Prabhath Jayasuriya was awarded Player of the Series | Twitter </figcaption></figure>



The Sri Lanka cricket team thumped <a href="https://www.cricketireland.ie" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.cricketireland.ie">Ireland</a> by innings and 10 runs to complete a 2-0 whitewash in the series. Notably, they won the first game by an innings and 280 runs. With the win in the last match, the hosts achieved a massive feat. They became only the 8th international team to win 100 Tests.?



Asked to bowl first, a stabbing bowling performance by Prabath Jayasuriya, who took a five-wicket haul, helped Sri Lanka bundle out Ireland for 492 runs. But after that, it was a gigantic batting performance from their end.?



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Nishan Madhushka (205) smashed a doubt century while opening while Kusal Mendis also tonked a double century, smashing 245 runs. Their double tons were complimented well by Dimuth Karunnaratne (115)&nbsp; and Angelo Mathews (100*) as Sri Lanka posted massive 704 runs in their first innings.&nbsp;



A resounding bowling performance on the back of a five-wicket haul by Ramesh Mendis saw Sri Lanka bowling out Ireland by massive innings and 10 runs to win the series 2-0. This was their 100th win in 311 Tests.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">SL vs IRE: Teams with 100 wins in Tests?</h2>



With the win against Ireland in the second Test, Sri Lanka became the 8th team to win 100 games. They joined the likes of Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa and West Indies.&nbsp;



Here's the list of teams with 100 wins in Tests: 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team&nbsp;</td><td>Wins</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>405</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>388</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>182</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>177</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>172</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>146</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>112</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>100</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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SL vs IRE: Sri Lanka achieves a massive feat in Tests; Becomes 8th team to win 100 games?

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County Ground Chelmsford Pitch Report: An <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ODI" rel="nofollow">ODI </a>series of three matches is set to take place, with <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Ireland" rel="nofollow">Ireland </a>being led by Skipper Andrew Balbrinie and Bangladesh led by Tamim Iqbal. After suffering defeat in both ODI and T20I series and a one-off test against Bangladesh on their home, the Ireland cricket team is now preparing to host the three-match ODI series against Bangladesh.



This series played between May 9 to May 14. Regarding head to head records, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Bangladesh" rel="nofollow">Bangladesh </a>has maintained dominance over Ireland in ODI. Out of the 11 matches played between these two teams, Bangladesh came victorious in nine games, while Ireland has secured victory only two times.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">County Ground Chelmsford Venue detail:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/05/County_11zon.jpg" alt="County Ground Pitch Report:" class="wp-image-111691" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">County Ground Chelmsford</figcaption></figure>



Chelmsford cricket ground has a historical significance in limited-overs cricket. It hosted its first One-day international match on June 20, 1982, featuring Australia against India. The last ODI held at this venue was on May 29, 1999, South Africa Against Zimbabwe. In T20I, Chelmsford hosted its first match between England and New Zealand on June 29, 2010. The most recent game at the venue occurred on September 1, 2021, Between England and New Zealand.



Full name:&nbsp;County cricket ground&nbsp;



Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;Chelmsford, Essex



Capacity:&nbsp;6,500



Surface:&nbsp;&nbsp;Pure Batting Pitch



End names:?River End, Hayes Close End



Also Known as&nbsp;County Ground Chelmsford&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">County Ground Pitch Report:</h2>



Chelmsford is known for its excellent batting surface with high-scoring tracks. Generally,?Teams face more challenges while chasing. However, the recent game between Essex and Glamorgan seems little favours to bowlers as they struggled while batting and was All out for 104, Whereas Essex chased down the target with eight wickets very easily.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">County Ground Chelmsford Weather Forecast:</h2>



The weather forecast for the cricket match between Ireland and Bangladesh at the County Ground Chelmsford indicates temperature variation and the possibility of rain. The temperature is expected to range between 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. The chance of rain is relatively high during the ODI Matches between these two teams.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">County Cricket Ground Chelmsford Upcoming Matches:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>? ? ? ???Date?&amp; Time</td><td>? ? ???Match</td><td>? ? ? ??Venue</td></tr><tr><td>?May 9, Tuesday (3:15 PM)</td><td>Ireland vs Bangladesh, 1st ODI</td><td>County Cricket Ground Chelmsford</td></tr><tr><td>?May 12, Friday (3:15 PM)</td><td>Ireland vs Bangladesh, 2nd ODI</td><td>County Cricket Ground Chelmsford</td></tr><tr><td>?May 14, Saturday (3:15 PM)</td><td>Ireland vs Bangladesh, 3rd ODI</td><td>County Cricket Ground Chelmsford</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







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County Ground Chelmsford Pitch Report | IRE vs BAN: ODI Records &amp; Stats, Weather Forecast

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=IRE+vs+BAN" rel="nofollow">IRE vs BAN </a>Dream11 Prediction:?Bangladesh will play three matches ODI series against Ireland. This ODI series is very important for Ireland to get directly qualified for the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2023-cricket-world-cup-schedule/" rel="nofollow">ICC ODI World Cup 2023.</a> Bangladesh is already in a good position, and they directly qualify for the world cup 2023. Still, they will try to stop Ireland from qualifying by defeating them in the ODI series.



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Ireland" rel="nofollow">Ireland </a>looks good under the captaincy of Andre Balbirnie and will try to win this series at home and make their way for the world cup 2023, whereas <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Bangladesh" rel="nofollow">Bangladesh </a>is going to play this is under the leadership of Tamim Iqbal, who did quite well in the past as the captain but it will not be easy for Bangladesh to defeat Ireland on their home ground.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN 1st ODI Match Details:</h2>



Series: Bangladesh Tour of Ireland 2023 Match: Ireland vs Bangladesh 1st ODI Date and Time: May 9th, 03:15 PM (IST) Venue: County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford Live Streaming Platform: Fan Code



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match:</h2>



To Make the Best Dream11 Team, You should Know the Pitch Report, Weather Report, and Player's Performance at that Venue. Then Select Players in your Team. Include Players like All-Rounders, Opening Batsmen, and Seam Bowlers.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN Fantasy Team Prediction Must have Picks:</h2>



Andrew Balbirnie, Shakib Al Hassan, Harry Tector, Curtis Campher, Litton Das, Joshua Little, Mustafizur Rahman, Mark Adair, Mushfiqur Rahim



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Differential Picks:</h2>



Najmal Hossain Shanto, Paul Stirling, Graham Hume, Rony Talukdar, Lorcan Tucker, Mehidy Hassan



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN C &amp; VC:</h2>



Shakib Al Hassan, Andrew Babrinie, Litton Das, Joshua Little, Curtis Campher, Paul Stirling



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN Dream11 Team for Small League:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/05/IMG_20230508_170443_11zon-571x1024.jpg" alt="IRE vs BAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match:" class="wp-image-111701" width="428" height="768" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Dream11 Team</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN Dream11 Team for Grand League:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN Head to Head Record:</h2>



Matches Played: 11



Ireland Won: 2



Bangladesh Won: 9



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">County Cricket Ground Chelmsford Pitch Report:</h2>



The Pitch of County Cricket Ground usually has decent scoring matches. It favours both batters and bowlers but gives slightly more advantage to Seam Bowlers. The Average Score on this ground is 200 runs. Team Batting First has more benefits than Team batting Second, and there are some chances of Rain as well, so it can disturb the match quite a bit.



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IRE vs BAN Dream11 Prediction | Ireland vs Bangladesh Fantasy Team Prediction, Pitch Report for 1st ODI

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=IRE+vs+BAN" rel="nofollow">IRE vs BAN</a> ODI Schedule, Full squads, Timing, Venues, Probable Playing 11, Streaming, and Broadcasting:?Bangladesh won the one test match series against Ireland at home last month. Now Ireland and Bangladesh are going to play a bilateral one-day international(ODI) series in Ireland. We will discuss the IRE vs BAN ODI schedule, full squads, match timing, where to watch IRE vs BAN ODI series 2023, and all you need to know.



The<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2023-cricket-world-cup-schedule/" rel="nofollow"> ODI World Cup 2023 </a>is going to take place in India this year, so the three-match ODI series is crucial for both teams, especially for Ireland. Best time for both teams as they are looking toward World Cup preparations.



Both teams respective boards have already announced their schedule for Ireland vs Bangladesh ODI series. Ireland and Bangladesh will play all three ODI matches at the County Cricket Ground from 9th May to 14th May 2023.



Andrew Balbirnie is ready to lead Ireland against Bangladesh for three ODI matches series, whereas Tamim Iqbal leads Bangladesh for the ODI series.?



South Africa's Qualification for ICC World Cup 2023 depends on this ODI series. Ireland is looking to win the series by 3-0, which will help them to get a direct ticket to World Cup 2023. Bangladesh is going to check their preparation for ICC World Cup 2023. The current ranking of Bangladesh is 7th, whereas Irealnad stands on the 11th spot on the leaderboard.



This series is crucial for South Africa's World Cup Qualification. If Ireland does not win the series 3-0, they will play the World Cup qualifiers, and South Africa will qualify for the World Cup.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN ODI Schedule</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Match Details</td><td>Time (IST)</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>9th May</td><td>IRE vs BAN (1st ODI)</td><td>3:15 PM?</td><td>County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford</td></tr><tr><td>12th May</td><td>IRE vs BAN (2nd ODI)</td><td>3:15 PM</td><td>County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford</td></tr><tr><td>14th May</td><td>IRE vs BAN (3rd ODI)</td><td>3:15 PM</td><td>County Cricket Ground, Chelmsford</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN ODI Squads</h2>



Ireland:&nbsp;Andy Balbirnie (C), Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(Wk), Mark Adair, Curtis Campher, Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Stephen Doheny, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Josh Little, Andy McBrine, Craig Young.



Bangladesh:&nbsp;Tamim Iqbal (C), Litton Das(Wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Towhid Hridoy, Shakib Al Hasan, Rony Talukdar, Mushfiqur Rahim, Yasir Ali, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taijul Islam, Ebadot Hossain, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Hasan Mahmud, Mrittunjoy Chowdhury.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN Probable Playing 11:</h2>



Ireland:&nbsp;&nbsp;Andrew Balbirnie (C), Harry Tector, Paul Stirling, Stephen Doheny, Curtis Campher, Lorcan Tucker (WK), Gareth Delany, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Joshua Little, Mark Adair.



Bangladesh:&nbsp;Tamim Iqbal (C), Litton Das (Wk), Najmul Hossain Shanto, Shakib Al Hasan, Mushfiqur Rahim, Towhid Hridoy, Yasir Ali, Hasan Mahmud, Shoriful Islam, Mustafizur Rahman, Ebadot Hossain.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IRE vs BAN Broadcasting and Streaming Details:</h2>



Premier Sports is the official broadcaster of the IRE vs BAN ODI series in Ireland. Hence, Premier Sports 1 channels will cover the live coverage of Ireland vs Bangladesh ODI series in Ireland. Broadcasting will begin from 10:30 AM (Ireland time standard) on 9th to 14th May.



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IRE vs BAN ODI Schedule, Full squads, Venues, Timing and Probable Playing 11, Know where to Watch IRE vs BAN ODI Series 2023

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ICC WORLD CUP 2023 Super League Points Table Updated: On May 13th, Bangladesh played an <a href="http://ire%20vs%20ban%20odi%20schedule%2C%20full%20squads%2C%20venues%2C%20timing%20and%20probable%20playing%2011%2C%20know%20where%20to%20watch%20ire%20vs%20ban%20odi%20series%202023/">ODI series</a> against Ireland from 9th May to 14th May. Ireland hosted a three-match ODI series and hoping to clean-sweep the series but Bangladesh won it by 2-0 and now, they will play ICC WORLD CUP 2023 in India. 



After this ODI series, the ICC made some changes in the ICC WORLD CUP 2023 Super League Points Table. Now eight teams are confirmed, who are going to directly qualified for the ICC world Cup 2023.



After this series between Ireland and Bangladesh. South Africa automatically get qualified for the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/2023-cricket-world-cup-schedule/" rel="nofollow">ICC world Cup 2023</a>. Ireland had good chance to qualify for the ICC World Cup 2023 through ICC WORLD CUP 2023 Super League and this is only possible when they won series against Bangladesh by 3-0 but lost it. 



Pakistan won the ODI series (4-1) against New Zealand in Pakistan. After winning the ODI series, Pakistan came to 5th Position on the points table with 130 points, and New Zealand presents on the top Position. South Africa will face embarrassment when Ireland wins all three ODI matches against Bangladesh but now, South Africa are qualified automatically into the ICC Cricket World Cup and Ireland will have to play World Cup Qualifiers in Zimbabwe.



Sri Lanka failed to qualify for the World Cup after losing the series against New Zealand by 2-0. They are going to play ICC World Cup 2023 Qualifiers in Zimbabwe next month. Sri Lanka is in 10th Position on the ICC WORLD CUP 2023 Super League Points Table, but the top eight teams will get a direct ticket to the World Cup.



New Zealand is presents at the top of the points table after the completion of the Pakistan tour, whereas Pakistan is now moved to 5th spot on the latest ranking. India, England, Australia, Bangladesh and Afghanistan and south Africa are now qualified for the ICC Cricket World Cup.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WORLD CUP 2023 Super League Final Points Table Updated:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Rank</td><td>Team</td><td>Matches</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>No result</td><td>Points</td><td>NRR</td><td>Penalty Overs</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>New Zealand (Q)</td><td>24</td><td>16</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>175</td><td>+0.914</td><td> -</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>England (Q)</td><td>24</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>155</td><td>+0.976</td><td> -</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Bangladesh(Q)</td><td>24</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>155</td><td>+0.220</td><td> -</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>India (hosts) (Q)</td><td>21</td><td>13</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>139</td><td>+0.782</td><td>1 </td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Pakistan (Q)</td><td>21</td><td>13</td><td>8</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>130</td><td>+0.108</td><td> -</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Australia (Q)</td><td>18</td><td>12</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>120</td><td>+0.785</td><td> -</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Afghanistan (Q)</td><td>15</td><td>11</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>115</td><td>+0.573</td><td> -</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>South Africa(Q)</td><td>21</td><td>9</td><td>10</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>98</td><td>+0.077</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>West Indies</td><td>24</td><td>9</td><td>15</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>88</td><td>-0.738</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>24</td><td>7</td><td>14</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>81</td><td>-0.369</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>11</td><td>Ireland</td><td>24</td><td>6</td><td>15</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>73</td><td>-0.357</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>12</td><td>Zimbabwe</td><td>24</td><td>6</td><td>17</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>65</td><td>-0.952</td><td> -</td></tr><tr><td>13</td><td>Netherlands</td><td>24</td><td>3</td><td>20</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>35</td><td>-1.091</td><td> -</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







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ICC WORLD CUP 2023 Super League Points Table [Updated] May 15th After IRE vs BAN ODI series

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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=ENG+vs+IRE" rel="nofollow">ENG vs IRE</a>, Ireland Announces Squad &amp; Schedule for Test series against England: The Ireland team are scheduled to tour England in June 2023 to play one four-day test match and three One Day International(ODI) matches, which will be in September 2023.



Ireland announced the schedule for England tour starting from 1st June to 26th September 2023. England is ready to host the Test and ODI series against the Irish team.



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Next month England is going to host the Ashes series against Australia. To prepare for the big series, their board decided to play one small series against Ireland which helped them prepare for a big test series against Mighty Australia.



Ireland will play a test match under the captaincy of Andrew Balbirine, where Ben Stokes lead England. The IPL 2023 will be ended on 28th May, and then, The English players will go to their home and play the test series against Ireland, which would be a good preparatory series for England ahead of The Ashes.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Ireland's Squad for the Test series against England:</h2>



Andrew Balbirine(C), Mark Adir, Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Fionn Hand, Graham Hume, Thomas Mayes, Andrew McBrine, James McCollum, PJ Moor, Conor Olphert, Paul Stirling, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker(Wk), Craig Young.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">England's Squad for Test Series against Ireland:</h2>



Yet to be announced.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs IRE Test Series 2023:</h2>



Ireland will play one four-day test match in England, whereas the ODI series is scheduled just before World Cup 2023 to prepare them for the World Cup. From 1st June to 4th June, England and Ireland are going to play a test match at Lord?s cricket ground in London.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs IRE ODI Series 2023:</h2>



Ireland is going to play three ODI series against England from 20th September to 26th September to boost their preparation for World Cup 2023 in India. England is the defending champion, and they expect to win the trophy once again to prepare for the World Cup. They decided to play an ODI series against Ireland to boost their preparation for the World Cup.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs IRE Test Series Schedule:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ENG vs IRE ODI Series Schedule:</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date and Time</td><td>Matches</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>20th September 2023, 12:30 PM</td><td>England vs Ireland 1st ODI</td><td>Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds</td></tr><tr><td>23rd September 2023,11:00 AM</td><td>England vs Ireland 2nd ODI</td><td>Trent Bridge Stadium, Nottingham</td></tr><tr><td>26th September 2023, 12:30 PM</td><td>England vs Ireland 3rd ODI?</td><td>County Ground, Bristol</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







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ENG vs IRE: Ireland Announces Squad &amp; Schedule for Test series against England

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The India and Pakistan rivalry has been a great contest on the cricket field, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, marked by intense competition between the neighbouring nations and passionate fan engagement. It has often been seen that ever since the two teams have stopped playing bilaterals against eachother, these two are featured in every ICC tournament, which draw millions of spectators.  
The rivalry only intensifies, every time the two nations play against eachother, be it the Cricket World Cup or the ICC Champions Trophy. Such has been India’s domination in the ICC events, that they claimed successive wins in both the One-Day as well as the T20 World Cup. However, the Champions Trophy results have been contrasting with Pakistan’s infamous victory in the CT 2017 final against India, as well as their memorable 10-wickets win against India in the T20 World Cup of 2021.    
Clearly, the India vs Pakistan games are celebration of cricket to its peak, where every ball, every run, and every wicket carries the weightage of national pride.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
Indian captain and opener Rohit Sharma will be a part of the India-Pakistan combine playing XI. The right-handed batter has exceptional records and stats in ICC tournaments for the Indian Cricket Team.
As of now, Rohit Sharma has scored a total of 10,866 runs with an average of 49.16, including 31 centuries and 57 fifties in ODIs. Sharma has this ability to score quick runs and introduce the x-factor of the game for his side. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
Former Pakistan captain and top-order batter Babar Azam would also be a part of the combined ODI playing XI. Though he has been scorched off form recently and has faced sheer criticism, however, the players great antics cannot be overlooked owing to his sudden dip in form. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
One of the greatest players when it comes to limited overs cricket, Virat Kohli is considered the greatest in the format, while his fearless approach often frightens any bowling attack in the world. 
As of now, Virat Kohli is nearing the great landmark of 14000 ODI runs in international cricket, as he for now has a total of 13,906 runs to his name with an average of 58.18, including 50 centuries and 72 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </a>has been a consistent player for the men in blue in the ODI format for a long time. Iyer has been a crucial asset to the India middle-order while delivering match-winning performances in the CWC 2023 as well as the Asia Cup. This is the reason he finds himself in place of Indian star wicket-keeper batter Rishabh Pant.  
As of now, Shreyas Iyer has put on a total of 2,421 runs with an average of 47.47, including 5 centuries and 18 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
Pakistan wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan fins his name in this combined playing XI for India and Pakistan. The currently named skipper of the Pakistan limited-overs side, has produced results after his immediate effect.  
As of now, Mohammad Rizwan has scored a total of 2,352 runs with an average of 41.26, including 3 centuries and 15 fifties, however, he is one of the most standout players for Pakistan in the middle-order. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been the asset for the Indian side, winning matches on several occasions. Pandya has been a responsible batsman down the order with an exemplary record against Pakistan. He on several occasions has won matches for India single-handedly, be it with the bat or with the ball. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
Shadab Khan, the Leg-spin bowling all-rounder has been a crucial player for the Pakistan cricket team in recent times.Though Shadab Khan has not featured much for Pakistan in recent times, his services have been relished by the nation when it comes to limited-overs cricket. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
Kuldeep Yadav, the left-arm Chinaman bowler, has had an immense impact on India’s performances under sub-continent conditions. He is known for his standout services in the ODI format and hence features as the only main spin bowling option in the 11.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
Shaheen Shah Afridi has seemingly restored his form after his work stress was reduced, as the pacer has this supreme ability to swing the new ball on both sides. For Pakistan, Shaheen has been a proven matchwinner in several high-profile games in ICC tournaments.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
India’s most deadliest fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is one of the most feared bowlers in the world currently. Bumrah is an exceptional pacer in all phases of the game, and he can deliver the maximum impact with the new ball as well as in the death overs. Bumrah has not played many ODIs owing to his frequent injuries and still remains doubtful for the Champions Trophy 2025. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
Mohammed Shami, the most experienced right-arm fast bowler for India, is set to feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy, as he has never featured for the Indian team ever since the last Cricket World Cup in 2023, where he was the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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India and Pakistan's combined strongest probable 11 picked from their squads for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

Sighting India vs Pakistan rivalries over ICC events, here is a combined playing 11 from the current squad of both the teams for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Picking India-Pakistan’s strongest combined Playing XI from current squads for ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Delhi Capitals IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals (DC) find themselves in a fascinating position ahead of the IPL 2025 season. The team is primed for success with a revamped squad and a renewed focus. However, one crucial question looms large: who should lead the team? The experienced KL Rahul, or the dependable all-rounder Axar Patel? Let’s break down the dynamics and possibilities that each captaincy option offers.
<h2>KL Rahul: The Veteran Leader</h2>
KL Rahul comes to Delhi with a rich IPL pedigree. Over the years, he has proven himself as a prolific run-scorer, amassing over 4,600 runs at a phenomenal average of 45-plus. His experience as captain of the Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Giants has shown his ability to guide a team to playoff stages, which he achieved twice with LSG. Rahul’s batting consistency and calm demeanor make him an attractive choice to lead DC.
However, Rahul’s captaincy style has been criticized for being conservative, particularly regarding his strike rate and decision-making in crunch moments. This could be a concern for a team like the Delhi Capitals, which boasts explosive batting talent and needs a captain capable of effectively utilizing this firepower.
<h2>Axar Patel: The Fresh Perspective</h2>
On the other hand, Axar Patel represents a new-age leader with a wealth of experience in high-pressure situations. Axar has been DC's vice-captain and even stepped in as captain for a game in IPL 2024. His ability to contribute with both bat and ball makes him a key player, and his recent appointment as India’s T20 vice-captain adds to his leadership credentials.
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Axar’s performances last season were nothing short of stellar, with 235 runs at a healthy strike rate and 11 wickets at an economy of 7.66. His all-around prowess, coupled with his understanding of the DC squad, makes him a strong contender for the captaincy.
Choosing between Rahul and Axar is essentially a choice between two distinct leadership styles. Rahul brings stability and experience, having captained for multiple IPL seasons. His presence can calm nerves during tense moments, which is invaluable for a team aiming for the playoffs. Axar, however, offers a dynamic and aggressive approach, potentially aligning better with DC’s young and energetic squad.
<h2>Delhi Capitals, the Squad</h2>
Delhi’s 2025 squad is packed with talent across the board. In the batting department, players like Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, and Jake Fraser-McGurk add explosive options, while KL Rahul himself remains a cornerstone at number three. The pace unit, led by Mitchell Starc and supported by T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar, is formidable. However, the reliance on Axar and Kuldeep Yadav in the spin department highlights a potential area of concern.
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Delhi Capitals Squad: Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Mukesh Kumar, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manwanth Kumar, Trupurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari. DC retentions: Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel.
<h2>The Strategic Impact of Captaincy</h2>
Under Rahul, DC might adopt a more methodical approach, relying on his ability to anchor innings and guide young players like Abishek Porel and Fraser-McGurk. Axar’s leadership could inject a more fearless and intuitive style, encouraging aggressive cricket and leveraging DC’s bench strength, including veterans like Faf du Plessis.
One key consideration is how the captaincy might affect their individual performances. While Rahul’s form as an opener has been a consistent asset, Axar’s ability to contribute with both bat and ball is crucial to DC’s balance. Assigning the captaincy to Axar could be a gamble, but it might pay off if it inspires the team to rally around a fresh vision.
Ultimately, the choice of captain will reflect DC’s strategic priorities. If the franchise prioritizes experience and a steady hand, KL Rahul is the natural choice. However, if they aim for a bold and innovative approach, Axar Patel might be the leader to take them to new heights.
Either way, the Delhi Capitals possess the ingredients for a successful campaign, and the captaincy debate only adds to the intrigue surrounding their 2025 IPL journey. They are one of the strong contenders for the trophy this year.

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

Delhi Capitals faces a tough captaincy choice for IPL 2025: experienced KL Rahul or dynamic Axar Patel. Both offer distinct leadership styles, which will shape DC's approach with their star-studded squad and bold ambitions.

Delhi Capitals must choose between KL Rahul’s steady leadership or Axar Patel’s dynamic approach to maximize their IPL 2025 potential.

Can Delhi Capitals win IPL 2025? KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

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India Cricket Team players are back to the domestic circuit after the BCCI took serious steps, forcing all the players to play for their state. This comes after the indiscipline was reported from the Indian camp during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. 
Following the guidelines by the BCCI, big Indian players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and others are all set to take the field for their respective state teams in the upcoming two rounds of the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25. 
Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25, which will begin on 23rd January. Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will be playing for Delhi and Bengaluru, respectively, in the third round of the tournament, which will begin on 30th January. 
With big stars all set to play in Ranji Trophy 2024-25, let's take a look at when Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant played in the domestic cricket last: 
<h2>When did Virat Kohli last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Virat Kohli's last appearance in the Ranji Trophy came in November 2012 for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad. The batter didn't have a great outing with the bat as he scored 14 &amp; 43 in two innings of a match. This didn't help Delhi's cause as they went on to lose the game by by six wickets. 
<h2>When did RIshabh Pant last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Rishabh Pant, who will be playing for Delhi in the upcoming match, last played for Delhi in the 2017/18 season's final. He was a leader of the team in that game and had a decent outing with the bat. He scored 21 &amp; 32 in that game, but that wasn't enough as Delhi went on to lose the game by nine wickets. 
<h2>When did Rohit Sharma last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Rohit Sharma featured last time in the Ranji Trophy for Mumbai against Uttar Pradesh in November 2015. He played a magnificent innings for his team as he slammed a magnificent 113-run knock at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. His innings helped the team draw the game. 
<h2>When did Shubman Gill last play in the Ranji Trophy? </h2>
Shubman Gill has been a regular feature in the Ranji Trophy. He last played for Punjab in the quarterfinals against Madhya Pradesh in 2022. The batter didn't have a great outing with the bat as he managed scores of 9 &amp; 19 as MP beat Punjab by 10 wickets. He will be seen in action on 23rd January at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/what-s-going-on-with-india-s-pace-sensation-mayank-yadav-constantly-getting-in-out-of-the-team/#google_vignette">What's going on with India's pace sensation Mayank Yadav? Constantly getting in &amp; out of the team</a>

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Shubman Gill will be back in action during the second round of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

Virat Kohli's last appearance in the Ranji Trophy came in November 2012 for Delhi against Uttar Pradesh in Ghaziabad

From Virat Kohli to Shubman Gill: Check when big Indian players played the last domestic match

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IND vs ENG 1st Dream11 Prediction: The wait is over, and Indian fans will be able to see their team in action. Team India will lock horns with Englandi n the first of five T20Is. The clash will begin at 7 PM IST on January 22 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams are equipped with world-class players that will spice up the challenge.
The fight will be between the top order on both sides. Suryakumar Yadav will have the responsibility to get the best out of Indian players. They are coming off a series win over South Africa and looked great. England will also try hard to get the winning momentum and prepare for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Details
<ul>
<li>Series: England tour of India 2025</li>
<li>Match: India vs England, 1st T20I</li>
<li>Date: January 22 (Wednesday)</li>
<li>Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata</li>
<li>Timing: 7 PM IST</li>
</ul>
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Pitch Report
The surface at Eden Gardens is great for the batting side. It is a flat deck where one can chase down totals. The highest IPL chase was recorded at this venue in 2024. There will be some help for the slow bowlers as well, but shorter boundaries will be very hard to avoid if you are a bowling team.
IND vs ENG: Weather Report
The weather forecast predicts clear weather with some clouds on Wednesday evening with a 24° C temperature and a 12 km/h average wind speed.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head T20I
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<li>Total Matches: 24</li>
<li>India: 13</li>
<li>England: 11</li>
<li>No Result: 0</li>
</ul>
IND vs ENG 1st T20I Live Streaming Details
Star Sports will broadcast the first T20I between India and England live on TV. Fans can also watch the first game live online on the Disney plus Hotstar app or website.
IND vs ENG Possible XIs 
India: Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarty, Arshdeep Singh 
England: Philip Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid
IND vs ENG: Dream11 Team
<ul>
<li>Wicket-keepers: Phil Salt (Vice Captain), Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler</li>
<li>Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Ben Duckett</li>
<li>All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya (Captain), Jamie Overton</li>
<li>Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarty</li>
</ul>
**These predictions are made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick the best set of players to do well.
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The first IND vs ENG T20I Dream11 Prediction gives you all the updates stats and tips.

The first IND vs ENG T20I will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday at 7 PM IST.

IND vs ENG 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Grand League Team, Probable XI, Dream11 Team, Pitch Preview & More

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off on February 19, with 15 exciting ODIs spread across three weeks. The tournament will feature eight top teams, divided into two groups: Group A and Group B. Each group will play a round-robin format, where every team faces the other teams in their group. The top two teams from each group will then progress to the semi-finals.
Matches will be played in Pakistan and the UAE. Dubai hosting some of the biggest fixtures, including the highly anticipated Pakistan vs India match on February 23. The tournament will culminate with two semi-finals on March 4 and March 5, followed by the grand final on March 9. 

<h2>Dowload the ICC Champions trophy 2025 Schedule PDF</h2>

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Matches
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<th>Date</th>
<th>Match Details</th>
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<td>Feb 19, Wed</td>
<td>Pakistan vs New Zealand, 1st Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 20, Thu</td>
<td>Bangladesh vs India, 2nd Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 21, Fri</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs South Africa, 3rd Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 22, Sat</td>
<td>Australia vs England, 4th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Feb 23, Sun</td>
<td>Pakistan vs India, 5th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 24, Mon</td>
<td>Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 6th Match, Group A</td>
</tr>
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<td>Feb 25, Tue</td>
<td>Australia vs South Africa, 7th Match, Group B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Feb 26, Wed</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs England, 8th Match, Group B</td>
</tr>
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<td>Feb 27, Thu</td>
<td>Pakistan vs Bangladesh, 9th Match, Group A</td>
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<td>Feb 28, Fri</td>
<td>Afghanistan vs Australia, 10th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Mar 01, Sat</td>
<td>South Africa vs England, 11th Match, Group B</td>
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<td>Mar 02, Sun</td>
<td>New Zealand vs India, 12th Match, Group A</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mar 04, Tue</td>
<td>1st Semi-Final (A1 v B2)</td>
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<td>Mar 05, Wed</td>
<td>2nd Semi-Final (B1 v A2)</td>
</tr>
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<td>Mar 09, Sun</td>
<td>Final</td>
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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule PDF download. Download PDF with group-stage matches, semi-finals, and the grand final. Get all the details for the February 19 - March 9 tournament!