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Jonny Bairstow



Jonathan Marc Bairstow?is an English?cricket player, who plays internationally for?England?and domestically for?Yorkshire. Bairstow was part of the England squad that won the?2019 Cricket World Cup.?A right-handed?opening batsman?in ODI cricket and middle-order batsman in Test cricket, he is the only English?wicketkeeper?to twice claim nine dismissals in a Test match, against South Africa in January 2016, and against Sri Lanka in May 2016. Only?Jack Russell?(11 dismissals versus South Africa, 1995), and?Bob Taylor?(10 dismissals versus India 1980) have claimed more in a single Test match.



More know about Jonny Bairstow on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonny_Bairstow">Wikipedia</a>

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SL vs Eng: Jonny Bairstow seems impressed with Jacques Kallis?s addition to England squad.



SL vs Eng: England?s limited over opening batsman Jonny Bairstow seems impressed with Jacques Kallis addition. Bairstow said the inclusion of South African great as the batting consultant is a fantastic move.



The 45-years old Jacques Kallis will be joining England?s squad for the two-game series against Sri Lanka starting January 14. Bairstow has been out of test cricket for more than a year now. He is expecting to return to the format in the Sri Lanka series and looking forward to work with Jacques Kallis whom he rates as one of the finest all-rounders.



?I feel the addition of Jacques Kallis to the squad is a fantastic move and someone of his caliber is always a plus point for a team,? Bairstow said in the virtual press conference.



?He had some good impact on games, for me, he is one of the finest all-rounders that cricket has ever witnessed,? he added.



?Someone who has batted top the order caught some of the blinders and picked up bundles of the wickets.?



The South African has amassed 13,289 runs at an impressive average of 55 and picked up 292 scalps in 166 test games during his 19-years old career.



Jacques Kallis is just behind India?s Sachin Tendulkar and Australia?s Ricky Ponting in the total number of runs in the longest format of cricket.



<h2>Jacques Kallis will join the England squad on Friday:</h2>



Bairstow who admires him the most feels he has a lot to learn from the South African former all-rounder who is in quarantine and will join the squad on Friday.



"There are so many different aspects you could speak to him about. I am really intrigued to spend more time with him and gauge and understand the process," said Bairstow.



?It is really good to have him around, surely will spend some time with him learning the aspects of the game,? Bairstow added.



England and Sri Lanka will play two test games in the series and the first test will begin on January 14th. England does not have a good time arriving in Sri Lanka as England?s all-rounder Moeen Ali tested positive upon arriving.



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SL vs Eng: Jonny Bairstow seems impressed with Jacques Kallis addition to England squad

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IPL 2022: 3 Players on whom Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) might use Right To Match (RTM) card in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



IPL 2022: The Sun Network owned SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) had the worst outing in the now-suspended Vivo IPL 2021. The orange outfit fought hard to win games but ended up being at the bottom of the points table. Due to lack of Indian quality options with them, the franchise had to do a lot of permutation and combination to find a perfect playing11.



Going forward to the IPL 2022 Mega Auction, SRH will have to do a lot of shopping. They will have to sort-out Indian names on whom they want to bid and acquire them. In this article, we will take a look at 3 Players on whom the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) might use their Right To Match (RTM) Card in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction.



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<h2>&nbsp;3 Players on whom Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) might use Right To Match (RTM) card:</h2>



<h3>T Natarajan:</h3>



T Natarajan came to the limelight in the delayed season of the Indian Premier League last year in UAE. He perfectly executed his yorkers and his exceptional bowling display soon rewarded him with his national Indian call-up. Despite having not much international experience, Natarajan has earned his name in world cricket.



Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will definitely want to invest more in the Indian pacer. In the IPL 2021, Natarajan got ruled out due to a knee injury. Last year, Natarajan scalped 16 wickets in 16 games.



<h3>Kane Williamson:</h3>



The Kiwi cricketer, Kane Williamson will be on SRH?s list of retentions. Williamson was named as the new skipper of SRH for the remainder of the Vivo IPL 2021 after consistent failure from David Warner. It will be interesting to see if SRH goes ahead with Williamson as the skipper or chooses another.



SRH have failed to keep up with the scoring rate in the middle overs and their middle order debacle has been their major concern. The availability of Kane Williamson will provide a much-needed cushion to SRH?s middle order. In the 4 games he played in Vivo IPL 2021, Williamson scored 128 runs and was consistent.



<h3>Jonny Bairstow:</h3>



The English explosive opener will also be on the retention list of SRH. The franchise will have enough reasons to retain the cricketer in the IPL 2022 Mega Auctions. He has provided the initial boost to SRH innings every time he came to bat.



In the IPL 2021, Bairstow piled up 248 runs in seven games at a strike rate of 141.75 and the best score of unbeaten 63. Apart from this, he averages in excess of 40 in the overall IPL stats which self-explanatory of his impact.



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IPL 2022: 3 Players on whom Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) might use Right To Match (RTM) card in the IPL 2022 Mega Auction

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Opening pair/batsman of England for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 (Predicted).



ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Opening batsman of England: When it comes to T20I, the English side is one of the toughest teams in the world to beat. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will be happy to see its players consistently performing in the shortest format, especially when the T20 World Cup is approaching.



England has a well-set squad for the World Cup filled with quality players who can take away games at any moment.



Just like any other international side, England also possesses a couple of power hitters at the backend of their lineup however, the team entirely depends on the sweat timers of the ball.



The likes of Jos Buttler, Jonny Bairstow, Eoin Morgan and Ben Stokes make it look so easy to take on the bowlers with their clinical hitting.



In this article, we will focus more on the openers for England to play the role in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2021, which is all set to be staged in the UAE and Oman, starting October 17.



<h2>Opening pair/batsman of England for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 (Predicted):</h2>



<h3>Jason Roy and Jos Buttler:</h3>



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The cricketing world needs no introduction to these two names. Jason Roy and Jos Buttler will be the most probable opening pair for England in the T20 World Cup.



Jason Roy has been sensational in the shortest format of cricket in the last couple of years. He has scored over 1,000 runs in the T20Is in 45 matches for England. He strikes the ball at 141, however, this number goes higher once he starts taking on the bowlers.



The cricketer has even smacked three consecutive half-centuries in the format.



Jos Buttler on the other hand has loved his time out alongside his partner Jason Roy. Buttler in one of his interviews credited his T20I form to Jason Roy.



?It?s great to open with Jason,? Buttler said. ?I get on really well with him, we?ve got a nice connection going on in the middle, he?s a great person to bat with,? said Jos Buttler.



Moreover, Buttler has scored 1791 runs in 72 T20I innings for his national side England. He has 13 half-centuries under his hat and plays with a strike rate of 140.25.



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Furthermore, Buttler has been a notable feature of the IPL and understands the surfaces used in the UAE, which resembles a lot to Indian surfaces.



His IPL stints will help him manipulate the opposition and provide a quick start to his team.



<h2>Can Jonny Bairstow open with Jos Buttler?</h2>



Yes, Bairstow is another option in front of the English management to open. Jonny Bairstow also possesses experience of playing in the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad and opens for them.



He can take up the driving seat alongside Jos Buttler to provide a brisk start to English innings.



Bairstow has featured in 48 T20I innings and amassed 1114 runs for England playing in various positions.



He was batted really well in the last T20I against Sri Lanka. He played a knock of 51 runs to help England clean sweep Sri Lanka in the T20I series.



Although these are the most probable opening choices, the English management could present a surprise element in Dawid Malan to open. A lot of these decisions will depend on the performances of the cricketers in the England vs Pakistan T20I sereis.



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Opening pair/batsman of England for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 (Predicted).

Opening pair/batsman of England for the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 (Predicted)

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ENGvsIND: Predicting Top 5 run-scorer of the England vs India five matches test series.



ENGvsIND: The England vs India five-match test series started off on 4th August with both the teams locking horns at Trent Bridge. Rain played spoilsport on most of the occasions as the first test match ended in a draw with no ball being bowled in entire day 5. Although it was a shame that none of the team emerged as the winner due to timely showers, there were some players who showed bright signs in the first test match itself.



Despite the match being marred by the rain, some quality performances were seen from both ends. India managed to outperform England on maximum areas in the first test match, however, the English comeback in the second innings was worth noting.



The article will take you through the batters from India and England who will emerge as the top 5 run-scorers in the India vs England five matches test series. The predictions have been made after watching the performances of batsmen in the first test and previous records against England.



<h2>Predicting Top 5 run-scorer of the England vs India five matches test series:</h2>



<h3>#5. Jonny Bairstow:</h3>



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The English dashing middle-order batsman, Jonny Bairstow, has shown some good signs in the two innings of the first test match against India. Even though Bairstow was unable to leave a strong dent with his batting in the opening test match, he showed he can be a dangerous weapon for England in the coming test matches.



Bairstow in the two innings managed to get an initial start but failed to take a good long ride of it. He amassed 29 in the first innings while 30 in the second, making a statement that he can be lethal in the upcoming matches.



He can very well help England in executing their plans when they need runs on the trot just like England did in the second innings. He played with a healthy strike rate and produced timely boundaries to put India under the back foot.



<h3>#4. Rohit Sharma:</h3>



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Indian senior opener, Rohit Sharma, once again got a good start to his innings but failed to capitalise on it. Sharma, in the first innings against England,&nbsp; got out in his regular fashion trying to pull a short ball and missed the length by bare margins.



The batsman has been in a good form over the past couple of months, however, his knack of getting out in the late 30s has been a serious concern for India.



The 34-years old cricketer managed to score 36 in the first innings while an unbeaten 12 on the second innings of first England vs India test. He will have to revisit his pull shot and make amends to it or will have to use it bravely in order to advance further from nervous 30s. He was dismissed in a similar discipline in the 3rd Sydney Test in 2020 against Australia.



The experts during the match praised Sharma for his good looking defence technique and still balance to play the ball as late as possible. With certain changes in his batting techniques, Rohit was successful in negotiating the initial overs against the daunting England pacers. Experts believe that the cricketer will emerge as one of the top run-scorers if he manages to bring up his weapons from the armoury wisely.



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<h3>#3. Virat Kohli:</h3>



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The Indian skipper once again became the talking topic for the netizens after he got a golden duck in the first test match against England. Virat was sent back by James Anderson in the very first ball which nipped away from Kohli and went straight in the hands of Jos Buttler after taking the fine edge of the bat.



Despite a poor show in the first innings, Virat has the calibre to bounce back and show his scintillating run of scores in the coming test matches. He has shown us over and over again why he is the best in the business and no one can keep him out from the runs.



The Indian skipper had a brilliant season in the 2018 England tour where he went on to make amends to his previous records in England. Kohli plundered a massive 593 runs in the five matches test series against England in 2018.



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<h3>#2. KL Rahul:</h3>



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Kannur Lokesh Rahul was India?s best batsman in the first test match at Trent Bridge. Rahul made a strong comeback in the Indian white outfits as he plundered massive 84 runs in the first innings.&nbsp;



Despite featuring in test cricket after so long, Rahul came up with honed skills and outplayed English bowlers to register his 12th test half-century. He also made a valuable contribution of 26 runs from 38 balls in the second innings, when India needed quick runs in the last session of Day 4.



With more accurate shot selection and not tickling the deliveries outside off, Rahul has improved leaps and bounds in his test skills. He looked more composed and a complete cricketer when he appeared to open the Indian innings with Rohit Sharma.



Although he was not preferred as the first choice opener, however, with a couple of injury concerns to other players it was a blessing in disguise for him.



If he continues his brilliant form in the entire test series, he will surely emerge as one of the top run-scorers in the five matches series.



ENGvsIND: Predicting Top 5 run-scorer of the England vs India five matches test series



<h3>#1. Joe Root:</h3>



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It is a no brainer that Joe Root will become the top run-scorer in India vs England test series. The cricketer has already shown his intent and character in the two innings of the first test where he pilled 64 and 109 runs.



Root was assessing the conditions brilliantly and executed shots to perfection, especially in the second innings. He played with a much better strike rate in the second innings to gain a good lead in the innings after trailing by almost 100 runs.



With added home support, Root is expected to emerge as the highest run-scorer and already has a fatty lead of 70 runs in the first match itself.



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ENGvsIND: Predicting Top 5 run-scorer of the England vs India five matches test series

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Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Chris Woakes pulled out of the IPL 2021.



Vivo IPL 2021: Three more English cricketers have pulled out of the rescheduled Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 after the wrap of India vs England test series adding woes to the franchisees who have already faced severe losses. The tournament is scheduled to begin in a weeks time in the UAE with the opener being played between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings on September 19.



Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow, Punjab Kings Dawid Malan and Delhi Capitals Chris Woakes have recently pulled their names back citing some personal reasons.



The three aforementioned cricketers will join the likes of all-rounder Ben Stokes, pacer Jofra Archer and wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler who had earlier confirmed their unavailability for the cash-rich Indian Premier League.



The news came soon in the wake of India showing its reluctance to play the final test match of the five matches series against England. The fifth test match, scheduled to begin on 10th September at Old Trafford Manchester, was abruptly cancelled after the Indian camp was hit by the covid infection.?



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The covid-19 outbreak in the Indian camp forced the Indian think tanks to pull out of the match. As many as five members of the Indian support staff tested covid positive which includes a head coach, bowling coach, two physios and a fielding coach.



The Sun's reports revealed that the English players and dressing room are of the view that the visiting players were responsible for the covid outbreak. A few cricketers from the host side stated that a couple of Indian players were seen roaming around in the streets of Manchester when they were supposed to get locked up in their rooms or inside the team hotel.



Following the withdrawal of Dawid Malan, Punjab Kings were quick enough to react to the news, The franchise roped in South African Adain Markram for the remainder of the season as Malan?s replacement.?The remaining two franchises are yet to announce their replacements. 



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Vivo IPL 2021: Jonny Bairstow, Dawid Malan, Chris Woakes pulled out of the IPL 2021

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Sunrisers Hyderabad ropes in Sherfane Rutherford as Jonny Bairstow?s replacement.



Vivo IPL 2021: The Sun group owned IPL franchise, Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday late night roped in West Indies power hitter Sherfane Rutherford as a replacement of English wicketkeeping batsman Jonny Bairstow for the remainder of the Vivo IPL 2021 which comprise 31 matches.



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Englishmen Jonny Bairstow pulled back from the second phase of the IPL 2021 after India showed its reluctance to field a proper playing11 in the fifth test match against England at Manchester. Though the exact reason is still under the covers, the sources in the know of development believe that the decision would have probably come in as retaliation by the England cricketers following the call-off of the England vs India 5th Test.?



Besides Bairstow, pacer Chris Woakes and batsman Dawid Malan have also withdrawn from the gala Indian league.



Rutherford, the recent addition for SRH, has featured in one IPL season for defending champions Mumbai Indians. The cricketer made his appearance in IPL 2019 and could only manage to score a total of 73 runs from seven matches.?



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Owing to his poor show in the IPL 2019, Mumbai Indians dropped him from the squad in the next auction.



Owing to his good run of form in the ongoing Carrebian Premier League, Rutherford is signed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The batter has plundered 202 runs in seven matches which includes three half-centuries for St Kitts and Nevis Patriots.&nbsp;



Earlier, Punjab Kings (PBKS) announced the signing of South African Aiden Markram as a replacement for English batter Dawid Malan, who also pulled out after the cancellation of the 5th Test.



Delhi Capitals (DC) is yet to announce its replacement for pace all-rounder Chris Woakes for the remaining matches of the IPL 2021.



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Vivo IPL 2021: Sunrisers Hyderabad ropes in Sherfane Rutherford as Jonny Bairstow?s replacement

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Josh Hazlewood to remain unavailable for the final Ashes Test 2022: Australia?s premier paceman Jos Hazlewood has been ruled out of the fifth and final Ashes test owing to his unfortunate side strain. The Aussie head coach Justin Langer confirmed the development and expected the pacer to make a comeback in the white ball series against New Zealand.



Josh Hazlewood was ruled out after Australia thumped England by nine wickets in the series opener in the Gaba. The speedster was hopeful to make his return in any of the last two test matches, however, he hasn?t posed himself completely fit which unfortunately ends Hazlewood?s stint at the Ashes 2021-22.



Josh?s injury would be a blessing in disguise for Scott Boland, who will retain his place in Australia?s playing11 in the final Ashes Test.



"Unfortunately Josh hasn't come up, hopefully, he'll be right for the white-ball games," Australian head coach Justin Langer said.&nbsp;



"It's been really tough on him, he has been really hanging out to play in this Ashes series like everyone. He has missed three games, so to have one of our premier fast bowlers out of the series, I guess it is a bit like England missing one of their premier fast bowlers (in Jofra Archer) - we've missed big Josh,? he added.



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The final test of the ongoing Ashes is scheduled to be held in Bellerive Oval, Hobart, starting January 14.&nbsp;



Meanwhile, England has further damaged their chances to avoid the complete whitewash as two of their premier wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler and Jonny Bairstow have sustained blows. Despite suffering injury, Bairstow?s gritty innings fetched England?s first hundred in the ongoing Ashes.



The two stumper batsman haven?t assumed their wicketkeeping duties. Ollie Pope is keeping the wickets for the remainder of the Sydney Test.



Also, England has called in Sam Billings as the cover of two injured wicketkeepers for the final test. Billings was plying his trade for the Sydney Thunder in the ongoing Big Bash League.



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The Ashes 2021-22: Josh Hazlewood to remain unavailable for the final Ashes Test 2022

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England?s Jos Buttler ruled out of Ashes 2021-22 due to finger injury: England?s senior wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test match owing to a fractured left index finger. The cricketer will return home and will be assessed with England Cricket Board (ECB?s) medical team.



Buttler sustained the finger blow while keeping the wickets in Australia?s first innings in the fourth Sydney Test Match. He was struggling to grip his bat while batting. In his absence, Ollie Pope assumed the wicketkeeping role.



"Buttler is going home after this game, it's quite a bad injury. Real disappointment and shame to not have him at Hobart. The way he stood up for the team shows his character," Joe Root said in the post-match presentation after England scripted a thrilling draw at the SCG.



The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has roped in Sam Billings as his replacement for the final Hobart test match. Billings was plying his trade for Sydney Thunder in the ongoing BBL 2021-22.



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Billings is all set to receive his maiden test cap, especially looking at Bairstow?s fitness issues.



It is noteworthy that Jonny Bairstow has also sustained a blow on his right thumb. England?s medical team is assessing him and a clearer picture is yet to come out.



To add more woes, England?s premier all-rounder Ben Stokes is also hurt with a side strain. He batted with the injury and contributed well to take his team towards a nicely-fought draw against Australia.



In the next few days, the extent of injuries of both the aforementioned cricketers will be disclosed.



Australia and England will lock horns for one final time in the ongoing Ashes 2021-22 on January 14th at the Bellerive Oval, Hobart for the fifth test match. The hosts, Aussies, have already clinched the series by defeating England in the first three fixtures.



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The Ashes 2021-22: England?s Jos Buttler ruled out of Ashes 2021-22 due to finger injury

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The Punjab Kings are of those 3 unfortunate teams in the IPL who've never been able to lift the prestigious trophy in the 14 seasons of the league that have been played so far. They've managed to take a handful of seasons by storm with their thunderous performances but have never been managed to cross the line on any of those occasions.&nbsp;



Their major problem has been a lack of consistency from the majority of players in the squad. The team often used to be over-dependent on one or two important players who used to carry the entire burden throughout the season. All of this used to result in nothing but disappointment for the Kings in most of the situations.&nbsp;



In spite of all the bitter failures that they've had to face in the past, the Punjab Kings will definitely be looking forward to making a mark in this season of the IPL with a fresh-looking squad filled with new vigour and energy. The mega auction provided the side with an opportunity to rebuild the squad in a totally different manner from that of the earlier seasons.&nbsp;



The team management made the most of this opportunity and drafted in a certain amount of world-class players in the squad. Thanks to their good executive of plans during the mega auction, they have an abundance of options to chose from and fill the various positions in their lineup. One of the most vital positions shall be the opening slots which will be the first topic of discussion to be taken up the team management.



Given below are three of the most possible opening pairs that the Punjab Kings might be using in the upcoming IPL season:-



<h2>1. Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan</h2>



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The first possible opening combination that the Punjab Kings will be going within this IPL season shall be of Shikhar Dhawan and Mayank Agrawal. Shikhar Dhawan who had been purchased at a price of 8.25 crores in the mega auction is definitely going to be e a player to watch out for this season.&nbsp;



Is fantastic performances while opening the batting in the past few seasons for his previous franchise, Delhi Capitals is one of the major proof of his red hot current form in the league. He has been the top run-scorer for his side in several past seasons, thereby hadn't shown signs of slowing down with age.&nbsp;



Mayank Agarwal on the other hand who was retained by the Kings ahead of the auction certainly is going to be a first-choice opener for the side, just like the previous few seasons. Thus the Dhawan-Agarwal duo is surely going to be a good opening pair option for the Kings to use this season.



Mayank Agarwal (IPL Stats):-



Matches ? 100, Runs ? 2131, Average ? 23.4, Strike Rate ? 135.5



Shikhar Dhawan (IPL Stats):-



Matches ? 192, Runs ? 5784, Average ? 34.8, Strike Rate ? 126.6



<h2>2. Mayank Agarwal and Jonny Bairstow</h2>



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Another possibility is that the team management will ask Jonny Bairstow to open the batting with Mayank Agarwal. The English wicket-keeper batsman has had several experiences of opening the batting in IPL earlier for Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;



His unique hard-hitting style shall be a big threat to the opposition bowlers during the early stages of the innings which might come handy to the Punjab Kings. The cautious and careful strokeplay of Mayank at one end is surely bound to ably assist a rampant Bairstow who shall take on the bowlers right from the powerplay thereby putting the pressure on the opposition without any ado.&nbsp;



The combination mentioned above is expected to provide suitable starts to the team without any undue risks towards the beginning. Hence Punjab may very well be adapting to this opening pair for this season of the IPL.



Jonny Bairstow (IPL Stats):-



Matches ? 28, Runs ? 1038, Average ? 41.5, Strike Rate ? 142.2



<h2>3. Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone</h2>



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A third probable opening pair shall be between Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone. Living stone who was a part of the Rajasthan Royals in the previous seasons has been involved in the Punjab squad now.&nbsp;



His failures while opening the batting for his earlier side brought in an overall downfall in his performances and thus forced his exclusion from the side. Punjab Kings may provide Liam with another similar opportunity and expect the hard-hitting batsman to live up to the worth on this occasion for his new team.&nbsp;



Liam Livingstone who holds the record for the fastest T20I ton by an Englishman has got enough abilities to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted upon him and might end up forming a wonderful opening pair with Shikhar Dhawan. The left-right combination shall also be a tough one to face for the opposition bowlers. Thus this opening duo might also be a good option to think about for the Punjab Kings this season.



Liam Livingstone (IPL Stats):-



Matches ? 9, Runs ? 112, Average ? 14.2, Strike Rate ? 125.8



Our Prediction: Although each of the above-mentioned opening pairs is equally available and important to the Kings, the most suitable and feasible of them all in our opinion is the one consisting of Mayank Agarwal and Shikhar Dhawan.&nbsp;



Since the departure of K.L Rahul who had earlier been amassing runs for fun with Punjab in the league, the proper replacement was always being thought about by everyone in the team management. Shikhar Dhawan who has also been having similarly successful seasons in the past whole batting at the same position shall possibly be the most perfect match to fit the opening slot for the Kings this season.&nbsp;



His consistent performances and big scores in the shorter format shall be a good thing for the Kings. Mayank Agarwal who also has been a very improved player in the past few seasons for the Kings will expectedly be provided with extra responsibilities this season, one of which is to open the innings with equal efficiency as he did in the past seasons for his side.&nbsp;



This opening combination of Dhawan and Agarwal in our opinion shall be the best option for the Punjab Kings in IPL 2022.



Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-top-3-possible-opening-partnerships-for-kolkata-knight-riders/">IPL 2022: Top 3 Possible Opening Partnerships for Kolkata Knight Riders</a>

IPL 2022: Top 3 Possible Opening Partnerships for Punjab Kings

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has  has been scheduled between 23 March 2025 to 26 May 2025. Defending champion KKR is going to kick off the IPL season 18 on 23rd March evening. In this article, we provide you IPL 2025 Schedule, venues, the time table, points table, PDF, rankings, all 10 teams full squad and a winning prediction for IPL 2025
<h2>Schedule and key Dates</h2>
The IPL 2025 schedule will feature 10 teams playing in a round-robin format followed by playoffs. The tournament is set to begin on March 23, 2025, and the final will take place on May 26, 2025.
<ul>
<li>Opening Match: March 23, 2025</li>
<li>Playoffs: May 20 - May 24, 2025</li>
<li>Final: May 26, 2025</li>
</ul>
Stay tuned for the detailed match fixtures, which will be available in the official PDF format soon.
<h2>Teams and Captains</h2>
The same 10 teams from the previous season will compete in IPL 2025. However, a few changes in team personnel, including captains and coaches, have been confirmed:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Team</th>
<th>2024 Performance</th>
<th>Head Coach</th>
<th>Captain</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td>5th</td>
<td>Stephen Fleming</td>
<td>Ruturaj Gaikwad</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Delhi Capitals</td>
<td>6th</td>
<td>Hemang Badani</td>
<td>TBA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Gujarat Titans</td>
<td>8th</td>
<td>Ashish Nehra</td>
<td>Shubman Gill</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td>Champions</td>
<td>Chandrakant Pandit</td>
<td>TBA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td>7th</td>
<td>Justin Langer</td>
<td>Rishabh Pant</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Mumbai Indians</td>
<td>10th</td>
<td>Mahela Jayawardene</td>
<td>Hardik Pandya</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Punjab Kings</td>
<td>9th</td>
<td>Ricky Ponting</td>
<td>Shreyas Iyer</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td>3rd</td>
<td>Rahul Dravid</td>
<td>Sanju Samson</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Royal Challengers Bangalore</td>
<td>4th</td>
<td>Andy Flower</td>
<td>TBA</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td>Runner-up</td>
<td>Daniel Vettori</td>
<td>Pat Cummins</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Venues</h2>
The matches will be played across iconic cricket stadiums in India, including:
<ul>
<li>Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai</li>
<li>M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</li>
<li>Eden Gardens, Kolkata</li>
<li>Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad</li>
<li>Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi</li>
<li>Chepauk Stadium, Chennai</li>
</ul>
<h2>Points Table Recap (2024)</h2>
Here’s how the teams performed in IPL 2024:
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>POS</th>
<th>Team</th>
<th>P</th>
<th>W</th>
<th>L</th>
<th>NR</th>
<th>NRR</th>
<th>PTS</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>1</td>
<td>Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>3</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>1.428</td>
<td>20</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2</td>
<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.414</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3</td>
<td>Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>8</td>
<td>5</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>0.273</td>
<td>17</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>4</td>
<td>Royal Challengers Bangalore</td>
<td>14</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>7</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>0.459</td>
<td>14</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
A strong performance from Kolkata Knight Riders made them the IPL 2024 champions. However, teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals showed their potential and are expected to be serious contenders in 2025.
<h2>Winning Predictions</h2>
Based on team form, squad strength, and past performances, here are the odds for the IPL 2025 title:
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<thead>
<tr style="height: 40px;">
<th style="width: 61.8315%; height: 40px;">Team</th>
<th style="width: 38.1016%; height: 40px;">Odds of Winning</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 61.8315%; height: 20px;">Mumbai Indians</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%; height: 20px;">6.00</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 61.8315%; height: 20px;">Chennai Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%; height: 20px;">7.00</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 61.8315%; height: 20px;">Kolkata Knight Riders</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%; height: 20px;">7.50</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 61.8315%; height: 20px;">Lucknow Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%; height: 20px;">8.00</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 61.8315%; height: 20px;">Gujarat Titans</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%; height: 20px;">9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 61.8315%; height: 20px;">Royal Challengers Bangalore</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%; height: 20px;">9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 61.8315%; height: 20px;">Sunrisers Hyderabad</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%; height: 20px;">9.00</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="width: 61.8315%;">Rajasthan Royals</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%; height: 20px;">10.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 61.8315%;">Delhi Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%;">13.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 61.8315%;">Punjab Kings</td>
<td style="width: 38.1016%;">13.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, are favorites to retain their title, but teams like Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings could stage a comeback with their experienced squads. Expect close competition from Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals as well.
<h2>Download IPL 2025 PDF Schedule</h2>
The complete IPL 2025 schedule, with match timings, venues, and fixtures, will soon be available in a downloadable PDF format. Stay tuned for updates on the official IPL website.
<h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []">IPL 2025 All 10 Teams Players List</h2>
<h3>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</h3>
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, MS Dhoni, Anshul Kamboj, Rahul Tripathi, Sam Curran, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Vijay Shankar, Vansh Bedi, C Andre Siddarth, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shaik Rasheed, Mukesh Choudhary, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Shreyas Gopal.
<h3>Delhi Capitals (DC)</h3>
Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Tristan Stubbs, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mukesh Kumar, Harry Brook, Abishek Porel, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Dushmantha Chameera, Vipraj Nigam, Karun Nair, Madhav Tiwari, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Ajay Mandal.
<h3>Gujarat Titans (GT)</h3>
Rashid Khan, Shubman Gill, Jos Buttler, Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, Sai Sudharsan, M Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Washington Sundar, Sherfane Rutherford, Gerald Coetzee, Sai Kishore, Glenn Phillips, Mahipal Lomror, Gurnoor Brar, Arshad Khan, Karim Janat, Jayant Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Kumar Kushagra, Nishant Sindhu, Manav Suthar, Anuj Rawat, Kulwant Khejroliya.
<h3>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</h3>
Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Quinton de Kock, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Spencer Johnson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Rovman Powell, Ajinkya Rahane, Umran Malik, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Mayank Markande.
<h3>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</h3>
Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran, Mayank Yadav, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ayush Badoni, Mohsin Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Shahbaz Ahmed, Aiden Markram, Shamar Joseph, Manimaran Siddharth, Matthew Breetzke, Digvesh Rathi, Arshin Kulkarni, Prince Yadav, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Akash Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar.
<h3>Mumbai Indians (MI)</h3>
Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Cameron Green, Tristan Stubbs, Dewald Brevis, Jofra Archer, Arjun Tendulkar, Ramandeep Singh, Hrithik Shokeen, Nehal Wadhera, Kumar Kartikeya, Jason Behrendorff, Chris Jordan, Akash Madhwal, Vishnu Vinod, Shams Mulani, Piyush Chawla, Arshad Khan, Sandeep Warrier.
<h3>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</h3>
Shikhar Dhawan, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran, Shahrukh Khan, Jitesh Sharma, Harpreet Brar, Rahul Chahar, Nathan Ellis, Rishi Dhawan, Baltej Singh, Raj Angad Bawa, Prabhsimran Singh, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Sikandar Raza, Mohit Rathee, Harpreet Bhatia, Shivam Singh, Gurnoor Brar, Matthew Short.
<h3>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</h3>
Sanju Samson, Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Obed McCoy, KM Asif, Murugan Ashwin, Jason Holder, Joe Root, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Rathore, Dhruv Jurel, Akash Vashisht, Navdeep Saini, Abdul Basith, Kuldip Yadav, Adam Zampa.
<h3>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</h3>
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik, Mohammed Siraj, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Mahipal Lomror, Shahbaz Ahmed, Finn Allen, David Willey, Akash Deep, Anuj Rawat, Rajat Patidar, Reece Topley, Suyash Prabhudessai, Manoj Bhandage, Sonu Yadav, Avinash Singh, Himanshu Sharma, Michael Bracewell.
<h3>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</h3>
Aiden Markram, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Tripathi, Abhishek Sharma, Glenn Phillips, Heinrich Klaasen, Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Mayank Markande, T Natarajan, Kartik Tyagi, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Harry Brook, Mayank Agarwal, Adil Rashid, Marco Jansen, Abdul Samad, Anmolpreet Singh, Vivrant Sharma, Mayank Dagar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Sanvir Singh, Upendra Yadav.

IPL 2025 Schedule, Team, Venue, Time Table, PDF, Points Table, Ranking & Winning Prediction

Know the IPL 2025 schedule, teams, venues, time table, and download the PDF. Check the latest points table, team rankings, and winning predictions for IPL season 18.

IPL 2025 Schedule, Team, Venue, Time Table, PDF, Points Table, Ranking & Winning Predictions

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Suryakumar Yadav and his men have shown a great depth of talent as they have swept a strong English team in the first two matches to take a 2-0 lead in the ongoing five-match T20I series. Now, with a 2-0 lead, Team India will step on the field to face England in the third game on Tuesday.
This clash will begin at 7 PM IST at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot. The second game was a nail-biter which went down to the final over. Both teams are looking to take down each other; that is why the coming game, the expectation from the second game, is also very high. In this article, we will talk about the top three batters we will see in the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-eng-3rd-t20i-dream11-prediction-dream11-team-probable-xi-head-to-head-pitch-preview-more/">third IND vs ENG T20I.</a>
<h2>Three Player Battles to watch out for in the 3rd IND vs ENG T20Is</h2>
Abhishek Sharma vs Jofra Archer
Star opener Abhishek Sharma will carry on his aggressive approach and will try to give India a solid start in the powerplay. If he can play for the first six overs, India will have a flying start. But that is when England will look at their best bowler, Jofra Archer, to stop the southpaw.
That is where this will be an interesting battle for the game. Abhishek has taken Archer for 24 runs in 13 balls with four fours and one six this series.
Jos Buttler vs Varun Chakravarthy
English captain Jos Buttler is the leading scorer this season. He has scored 113 runs in two innings at an average of 56.50 and a strike rate of 152.70. He has made sure that England gets to a competitive score. A lot depends on Buttler's form, as he is a mainstay of the team.
Varun Chakravarthy has found success against the English captain. Varun has dismissed Buttler once in 13 balls, while the English captian has scored 16 runs off 13 balls off the spinner. Notably, Varun has dismissed Buttler twice in the IPL as well.
Phil Salt vs Arshdeep Singh
Phil Salt had two horrible outings as he hasn't been able to go past Arshdeep Singh. Both times, he has been dismissed by the left-arm pacer. But it can't take away from the no. 2 ranked T20I batter. Salt is a dynamic batter, which we saw in the IPL.
He can use the batting conditions in Rajkot and can be a dangerous batter for India. But Arshdeep, who has had his number, will be his biggest challenge. Can Arshdeep dismiss him three times in a row?
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-eng-3rd-t20i-dream11-prediction-dream11-team-probable-xi-head-to-head-pitch-preview-more/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview &amp; More</a>

The third IND vs ENG T20I will begin on Tuesday at 7 PM in Rajkot.

Team India have registered wins in first two games to take a 2-0 lead in the five-match IND vs ENG T20I series.

3 Player Battles to Watch out for in the third IND vs ENG T20 at the Niranjan Shah Stadium

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The International Cricket Council on Monday (27th January) announced the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024. Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been awarded for his performances with the bat and ball throughout the year. 
Azmatullah Omarzai was one of the major reasons behind the success of Afghanistan in the ODIs last year. The all-rounder helped his team win four out of the five series that they played. He was right on the money with bat and ball in the 14 games that he played. 
Azmatullah Omarzai ended 2024 as Afghanistan's second-leading run-getter behind Rahmanullah Gurbaz and also was the second-highest wicket-taker for the team behind Allah Ghazanfar. In the 14 matches that he played, he slammed 417 runs at an average of 52.12 and picked 17 wickets at 20.47 in the 14 games that he played. 
Azmatullah Omarzai made an impact in ODIs in 2024 right from the first match that he played. He slammed a sensational hundred against Sri Lanka but his efforts went in vain as Afghanistan lost the series. However, in the next four series, he was the game-changer for his team. 
<h2>Azmatullah Omarzai shined with the bat and ball in 2024</h2>
Azmatullah Omarzai shined with the bat and ball and helped the team win against Ireland, South Africa, Bangladesh and Zimbabwe. He bailed his team out of trouble many times and chipped in for his side with both bat and ball, making his golden run memorable. 
His best performance came during the last ODI against Bangladesh in November. He delivered a match-winning performance, where he returned with the figures of 4/37 from seven overs and then played an inning of 70* from 77 balls that helped his team win. 
Azmatullah Omarzai will be key for his team in 2025 as well. The major assignment for Afghanistan will be the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be his team's first-ever assignment in the Champions Trophy, and they would want to make it a memorable one.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/can-india-women-u19-qualify-for-semifinal-check-out-the-full-points-table-and-qualification-scenario-for-icc-u19-women-s-t20-world-cup-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Can India Women U19 Qualify For Semifinal? Check Out the Full Points Table and Qualification Scenario For ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025</a>

Azmatullah Omarzai and Wanindu Hasaranga {PC:X}

The International Cricket Council on Monday (27th January) announced the ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024.

Afghanistan all-rounder Azmatullah Omarzai has been awarded for his performances with the bat and ball throughout the year. 

ICC names ODI Cricketer of the Year 2024

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The first game was a dominating win for India, and the second game was a nail-biting one. Aftrer the first two games, Team India are leading the five-match T20I series by 2-0 and will be eyeing a series win. The third and final game is all set to be held at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot, on Tuesday at 7 PM.
The Indian bowlers did a great job in both games, but the batters threw their wickets away in Chennai. England are also searching for consistency with the bat. Their fast bowlers are bowling well; it is just the batting. England have last chance to save the series; if they lose here, India will win the series.
On the other hand, India have had contributions from everyone, which has given them an upper hand over the opposition. India will start the game as top favorites. However, the form of Suryakumar Yadav is an issue, and injuries have also given a minor blow to the hosts.
IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Details
<ul>
<li>Series: England tour of India 2025</li>
<li>Match: India vs England, 3rd T20I</li>
<li>Date: January 28 (Tuesday)</li>
<li>Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot</li>
<li>Timing: 7 PM IST</li>
</ul>
IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Pitch Report
Niranjan Shah Stadium is a great batting track that has nothing much in it for the bowlers. It is a flat surface, and the fast outfield also makes the job tough for the bowlers. It is a high-scoring venue, and we might see a big score in the third game. We might see some dew in the evening, which will make it hard to grip the ball.
IND vs ENG: Weather Report
The weather conditions will be clear for Tuesday evening in Rajkot, whereas the temperature is likely to decline to 27°C. The average wind speed in the evening will be 6 km/h with 30 percent humidity.
IND vs ENG Head-to-Head T20I
<ul>
<li>Total Matches: 26</li>
<li>India: 15</li>
<li>England: 11</li>
<li>No Result: 0</li>
</ul>
IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Live Streaming Details
The live telecast of the third T20I between India and England will be available on Star Sports networks. Fans can also enjoy the live streaming on the Disney plus Hotstar app or website.
IND vs ENG Possible XIs 
India: Abhishek Sharma,Sanju Samson (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Hardik Pandya, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy
England: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt (wk), Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse,Adil Rashid, Mark Wood
IND vs ENG: Dream11 Team
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<li>Wicket-keepers: Phil Salt, Jos Buttler (Captain), Sanju Samson</li>
<li>Batters: Abhishek Sharma (Vice Captain), Tilak Varma</li>
<li>All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Hardik Pandya</li>
<li>Bowlers: Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarty, Jofra Archer, Brydon Carse</li>
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**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 Third IND vs ENG T20I will be held at  Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot on Tuesday at 7 PM IST. India are leading by 2-0.

IND vs ENG 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview & More

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IND vs ENG 3rd T20I: With already leading the series 2-0, hosts India are all set to take on England in the third T20I of the five-match T20I series. The Third T20I of the series is slated to be played at Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot on 28th January. 
India clinched a nail-biting victory against England in the second T20I, successfully chasing a target of 166 with only two wickets to spare. The standout performer was Tilak Varma, who played a crucial role with an unbeaten 72 off 55 balls. His calm and steady innings helped India overcome tricky situations and secure the win.  
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England’s fast bowlers, including Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, put up a strong fight, but Archer had an off day, conceding a costly 60 runs in his four-over spell. This turned the game in India’s favor and proved to be a decisive factor in the outcome.  
As the teams prepare for the next match, India will aim to carry forward their momentum and clinch the series, while England looks to sharpen their execution, especially in the bowling department. With the spotlight on the Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch and its history, both sides are set for an exciting showdown.
Let's take a look at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Pitch Report, Ground Details and Playing Conditions:
<h2>Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground Details</h2>
Niranjan Shah Stadium, formerly known as Saurashtra Cricket Stadium, at Rajkot is set to host the third T20I of the IND vs ENG series. Also known as Khandheri Cricket Stadium, this stadium hosted the last T20I two years ago on 7th January 2023.
Ground's Name- Niranjan Shah Stadium, Rajkot (Gujarat) Establishment- 2008 Capacity- 28,000 Dimentions- 70 meters (straight) 65 meters (side)
First Test- 9–13 November 2016 (India v England) Last Test-15–18 February 2024 (India v England) First ODI- 11 January 2013 (India v England) Last ODI- 27 September 2023 (India v Australia) First T20I- 10 October 2013 (India v Australia) Last T20I- 7 January 2023 (India v Sri Lanka)
T20Is Played- 5 India won- 4 India lost- 1 Team Winning Batting First: 3 Team Winning Batting Second: 2
<h2>Niranjan Shah Stadium Pitch Report</h2>
The pitch at Niranjan Shah Cricket Stadium in Rajkot is well-known for being a paradise for batters, thanks to its flat surface, consistent bounce, and good pace. These conditions make it ideal for stroke play and high-scoring matches.  
Early in the game, pacers will need to depend on clever variations like slower balls and cutters to keep the batters in check. As the match progresses, spinners are expected to come into play, with the surface offering some turn and bounce, adding an extra challenge for batters.  
Historically, teams batting first have had the upper hand at this venue. The flat pitch makes it easier to pile up big scores initially, while chasing tends to get trickier as conditions change in the second innings. This makes the toss a critical factor, with captains likely opting to bat first and take full advantage of the batting-friendly conditions early on.

The Niranjan Shah Stadium pitch favors batters with its flat surface and consistent bounce. Pacers need variations, spinners thrive later, and batting first offers a clear advantage, making the toss crucial.

A flat, batter-friendly pitch with challenges for bowlers. Toss is key as batting first typically secures an edge.