HBL PSL 2023: The long-awaited for PSL fans, the official schedule for the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League (PSL 8) has been released by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB). The premier T20 league in Pakistan is scheduled to start on February 13 and conclude on March 19.



The 6-team tournament, HBL PSL 2023 will start with a match where PSL ended last year. The contest of last year's finalist will kick start the tournament i.e., Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans at Multan Cricket Stadium. 



As per the PSL 8 schedule, the 34-match tournament will be held in four cities: Multan, Karachi, Lahore, and Rawalpindi. Prior to the teams moving to Rawalpindi and Lahore for the tournament's later stages, the initial stages of the tournament will be conducted in Multan and Karachi.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/l4220220228102354-1.jpg" alt="HBL PSL 2023: Schedule, Full Squads, Fixture, Venue, and all you need to know | PSL 8" class="wp-image-101346" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">HBL PSL 2023: Defending champions Lahore Qalandars won the trophy in the 2022 edition of PSL(Twitter)</figcaption></figure>



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The playoffs and PSL 8 final will both take place at <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaddafi_Stadium" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gaddafi Stadium</a> in Lahore. The most matches in the competition will be played in Rawalpindi, which will host 11, while Karachi and Lahore will each host 9 games. In the first 7 days of the competition, Multan will host 4 games.



In this article, we will take you through the schedule, fixture, schedule, venues, and all Information about the HBL PSL 8 (PSL 2023)



<h2 id="strong-hbl-psl-2023-schedule-psl-8-strong">HBL PSL 2023: Schedule | PSL 8</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Date</td><td>Matches</td><td>Time(Day/Night)</td><td>Venue</td></tr><tr><td>13 February</td><td>Multan Sultans vs Lahore Qalandars</td><td>Night</td><td>Multan Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>14 February</td><td>Karachi Kings vs Peshawar Zalmi</td><td>Night</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>15 February</td><td>Multan Sultans vs Quetta Gladiators</td><td>Night</td><td>Multan Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>16 February</td><td>Karachi Kings vs Islamabad United</td><td>Night</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>17 February</td><td>Multan Sultans vs Peshawar Zalmi</td><td>Night</td><td>Multan Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>18 February</td><td>Karachi Kings vs Quetta Gladiators</td><td>Night</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>19 February</td><td>Multan Sultans vs Islamabad United</td><td>Day</td><td>Multan Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>19 February</td><td>Karachi Kings vs Lahore Qalandars</td><td>Night</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>20 February</td><td>Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi</td><td>Night</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>21 February</td><td>Quetta Gladiators vs Lahore Qalandars</td><td>Night</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>22 February</td><td>Multan sultans vs Karachi Kings</td><td>Night</td><td>Multan Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>23 February</td><td>Peshawar Zalmi vs Islamabad United</td><td>Night</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>24 February</td><td>Quetta Gladiators vs Islamabad United</td><td>Night</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>26 February</td><td>Karachi Kings vs Multan Sultans</td><td>Day</td><td>National Bank Cricket Arena, Karachi</td></tr><tr><td>26 February</td><td>Lahore Qalandars vs Peshawar Zalmi</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>27 February</td><td>Lahore Qalandars vs Islamabad United</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>1 March</td><td>Peshawar Zalmi vs Karachi Kings</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>2 March</td><td>Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>3 March</td><td>Islamabad United vs Karachi Kings</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>4 March</td><td>Lahore Qalandars vs Multan Sultans</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>5 March</td><td>Islamabad United vs Quetta Gladiators</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>6 March</td><td>Quetta Gladiators vs Karachi Kings</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>7 March</td><td>Peshawar Zalmi vs Lahore Qalandars</td><td>Day</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>7 March</td><td>Islamabad United vs Multan Sultans</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>8 March</td><td>Women Exhibition Match</td><td>Day</td><td>Rawalpindi </td></tr><tr><td>8 March</td><td>Peshawar Zalmi vs Quetta Gladiators</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>9 March</td><td>Islamabad United vs Lahore Qalandars</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>10 March</td><td>Women Exhibition Match</td><td>Day</td><td>Rawalpindi </td></tr><tr><td>10 March</td><td>Peshawar Zalmi vs Multan Sultans</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>11 March</td><td>Women Exhibition Match</td><td>Day</td><td>Rawalpindi </td></tr><tr><td>11 March</td><td>Quetta Gladiators vs Multan Sultans</td><td>Night</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>12 March</td><td>Islamabad United vs Peshawar Zalmi</td><td>Day</td><td>Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium</td></tr><tr><td>12 March</td><td>Lahore Qalandars vs Karachi Kings</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>15 March</td><td>Qualifier (1st vs 2nd)</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>16 March</td><td>1st Eliminator (3rd vs 4th)</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>17 March</td><td>2nd Eliminator (1st Eliminator Winner vs Qualifier Runner-up)</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr><tr><td>19 March</td><td>Final</td><td>Night</td><td>Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">PSL 2023 SCHEDULE</figcaption></figure>



<h2 id="strong-hbl-psl-2023-squads-strong">HBL PSL 2023: Squads</h2>



Peshawar Zalmi: Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Haris, Aamir Jamal, Salman Irshad, Sherfane Rutherford, Wahab Riaz, Tom-Kohler Cadmore, Usman Qadir, Suifyan Muqeem, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rovman Powell, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Danish Aziz, Arshad Iqbal, Saim Ayub, Haseeb Ullah, Jimmy Neesham



Lahore Qalandars: Shaheen Shah Afridi(c), Rashid Khan, Haris Rauf, David Wiese, Zaman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Hussain Talat, Abdullah Shafique, Harry Brook, Kamran Ghulam, Sikandar Raza, Liam Dawson, Dilbar Hussain, Mirza Tahir Baig, Ahmed Danlyal, Shawaiz Irfan, Jordan Cox, Jalat Khan



Quetta Gladiators: Sarfaraz Ahmed(c), Mohammad Nawaz, Iftikhar Ahmed, Jason Roy, Mohammad Hasnain, Abdul Bangalzai, Aimal Khan, Umar Akmal, Will Smeed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Naseem Shah, Naveen ul Haq, Odean Smith, Ahsan Ali, Umaid Asif, Muhammad Zahid, Martin Guptill, Omair Bin Yousuf



Islamabad United: Shadab Khan(C), Asif Ali, Hasan Ali, Colin Munro, Paul Stirling, Alex Hales, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Azam Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abrar Ahmed, Sohaib Maqsood, Rumman Raees, Zeeshan Zamir, Hassan Nawaz, Moeen Ali, Mubasir Khan



Multan Sultans: Mohammad Rizwan(c), Khushdil Shah, Rilee Rossouw, Shan Masood, Ihsanullah, David Miller, Shahnawaz Dahani, Tim David, Abbas Afridi, Josh Little, Akeal Hosein, Usama Mir, Usman Khan, Sameen Gul, Anwar Ali, Mohammad Sarwar, Adil Rashid, Arafat Minhas



Karachi Kings: Imad Wasim(C), Haider Ali, Mohammad Amir, Shoaib Malik, Aamir Yamin, Mir Hamza, Sharjeel Khan, Qasim Akram, Matthew Wade, Imran Tahir, James Vince, James Fuller, Andrew Tye, Tayyab Tahir, Mohammad Akhlaq, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mohammad Umar



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HBL PSL 2023: Schedule, Full Squads, Fixture, Venue, and all you need to know | PSL 8 Schedule

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PSL 2023 Final: Anticipation Builds as Teams Prepare for PSL Final Showdown: The results of eliminator round 2 of PSL are out and we now have two clear names of teams locking horns at the PSl final today? Multan Sultans and Lahore Qalandars. Thanks to the terrific win by defending champions Lahore Qalandars against the Peshawar Zalmi, we will see a repeat of last year?s final where Multan Sultans took on Lahore qalandars.?



After 7 victories and 3 losses from their first 10 matches in the league, Lahore Qalandars are in first place in the points chart for the 2023 Pakistan Super League (PSL). The total score for the team is 14. While Multan Sultans are placed in the second position at the points table with 6 victories and 4 losses and a total score of 10.&nbsp;



The bets are high on Multan sultans after they destroyed Qalandars in the last match where they won by 84 runs. All thanks to the all-rounder, Kieron pollard who could be a raging threat to the qalandars. They also need to watch out for Rizwan, who is in terrific form since the beginning of PSL and has scored 516 runs in the league so far.&nbsp;



Last year, Lahore Qalandars smashed Multan Sultans in the final raising the bar to the top and emerging as one of the most robust teams of PSl. But this year, their performance has been rather off-putting and fans are showing disappointment in last year?s champions. They performed quite well against Peshawar in their most recent match, but they still have a lot of room for improvement.



Moreover, captain Shaheen Afridi has been showing poor performance for the past few matches even after a good start. All eyes are on Haris Rauf who can prove to be an asset for the finals as he has marked his skills as a bowler in this year?s PSL.



The final showdown will be held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on 18th march at 7:30 PM IST.



<h2>Players to watch out for:</h2>



Mohammad Rizwan? the Multan sultan skipper is all set to smash the qalandars as he has been brilliant throughout the tournament.



Fakhar Zaman? the qalandars aren?t coming slow with Zaman being the top scorer throughout their matches. A few more swings from his bat can lead qalandars to victory.



Abbas Afridi: The 21-year-old bowler has taken 23 wickets in 10 games and is presently the tournament's highest wicket-taker.



Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the author's analysis of the match trends and is not a final verdict.

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Reigning champions Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators are all set to lock horns against each other in the fourth game of PSL 2024. The match will be played today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and the match between the two teams will start at 19:30 pm IST.



The Shaheen Shah Afridi-led Qalandars suffered a defeat in their opening encounter against Islamabad United, while the Gladiators will be looking to win their second game after a comfortable victory against Babar Azam?s Peshawar Zalmi by a margin of 16 runs. The odds favour the Quetta Gladiators, but the squad of Lahore Qalandars has a formidable track record and momentum, reminiscent of champions, creating an atmosphere of uncertainty.



Shaheen Shah Afridi, who recently replaced Babar Azam as the skipper of the Pakistani Cricket Team during the tour of New Zealand, performed poorly against Islamabad United with the ball as he went wicketless in his four overs and gave away 31 runs. Zaman Khan (1-33) and Salman Fayyaz (1-23) were the only wicket takers for the Qalandars against Islamabad, as Haris Rauf (0-38), Jahandad Khan (0-39), and David Wiese (0-24) failed to get their names among the wickets. The batting unit of the Shaheen Shah Afridi-led team struggled as well, with Rassie Van Der Dussen (71 runs in 41 balls) and Sahibzada Farhan (57 runs in 36 balls) being the exceptions.



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Talking about the Quetta Gladiators, the opening duo of Saud Shakeen (74 runs in 47 balls) and Jason Roy (75 runs in 48 balls) were the best performers for the Quetta based team with the bat, as the duo helped their team post a huge total of 206 runs on the board. In reply, Babar Azam (68 runs in 42 balls) and Saim Ayub (42 runs in 26 balls) showed some retaliation with their fighting knocks, but following their dismissals, no other Peshawar Zalmi batter was able to capitalize on the start given by the openers, and eventually, Peshawar fell short by 16 runs.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Lahore Qalandars Vs Quetta Gladiators Live Streaming Details:</h4>



One can enjoy the action of the match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators on the Fancode app and website. Unfortunately, Indian sports TV channels will not be broadcasting the PSL in 2024.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">When and where is the Lahore Qalandars Vs Quetta Gladiators PSL 2024 match taking place?</h4>



The PSL 2024 match between Lahore Qalandars and Quetta Gladiators will take place today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, and the match between the two teams will start at 19:30 pm IST.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lahore Qalandars vs Quetta Gladiators: Squads</h3>



Lahore Qalandars: Haris Rauf, Shaheen Shah Afridi (C), Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Zaman Khan, Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Mirza Baig, Mohammad Imran, Sahibzada Farhan, Dan Lawrence, Ahsan Bhatti, Syed Faridoun, Jahandad Khan, Kamran Ghulam, Shai Hope, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Rassie van der Dussen, and Tayyab Abbas.



Quetta Gladiators: Jason Roy, Rilee Rossouw (C), Mohammad Wasim, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, Mohammad Hasnain, Abrar Ahmed, Will Smeed, Mohammad Amir, Sajjad Ali, Saud Shakeel, Adil Naz, Usman Qadir, Akeal Hosein, Khawaja Nafay, Omair Yousuf, Sohail Khan, and Sherfane Rutherford.



Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pakistan-super-league-2024-points-table-after-quetta-gladiators-vs-peshawar-zalmi-psl-2024-updated-standings/"> Pakistan Super League 2024 Points Table after Quetta Gladiators vs Peshawar Zalmi, PSL 2024 Updated Standings</a>

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Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the tournament, which will begin on 19th February. 
Pat Cummins suffered an ankle injury during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 and missed the ongoing Test tour to injury due to the same and also the birth of his second child. The fast bowler since then has been out of action and hasn't resumed any kind of bowling. 
Pat Cummins hasn't gained his full fitness and it is highly likely that he will be missing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This will be a massive blow as not only will they miss the quality bowler but also the captain, who took them to win the ICC World Cup 2023. 
In the absence of Pat Cummins, Australia is likely to give the leadership role to either Travis Head or Steve Smith. The latter has been leading the team in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka, and under his leadership, Australia won the first game of the series by a massive margin. 
The development was confirmed by Australia head coach Andrew McDonald, saying that Pat Cummins is highly likely to be unavailable. He also talked about giving leadership roles to Steve Smith and Travis Head. Speaking to SEN, he said:
"Pat Cummins hasn't been able to resume any type of bowling so he's heavily unlikely, so that would mean that we do need a captain. Steve Smith and Travis Head are the two that we've been having conversations with while we've been building out that Champions Trophy team along with Pat back home. They'll be the two that we look at for that leadership post." 
<h2>Josh Hazlewood is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Apart from Pat Cummins, star pacer Josh Hazlewood also is expected to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The fast bowler is battling with a hip issue, which he faced in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He, too, hasn't bowled since then and is against time to recover. 
His absence could be a big blow as well as he has been one of the consistent players for the team. Pat Cummins, along with Hazlewood, are now among the three Australia players to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Earlier, Mitchell Marsh was ruled out of the tournament.
Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shock-to-team-india-before-champions-trophy-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-entire-england-odi-series/"> </a><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shock-to-team-india-before-champions-trophy-jasprit-bumrah-ruled-out-of-entire-england-odi-series/">Shock to Team India before Champions Trophy, Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of entire England ODI Series</a>

Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

Australia has suffered a massive blow ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, it is learned that captain Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood are all set to be ruled out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Massive blow for Australia! Pat Cummins and star pacer ruled out of the tournament

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In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. <o:p></o:p>
On this special occasion of Cristiano Ronaldo birthday, we have brought you details of his car collection along with information about some of his major achievements. So, let's begin today's article.<o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday - Top 5 Expensive Cars<o:p></o:p></h2>
The first car in Cristiano Ronaldo's garage is the Bugatti Centodieci, which costs £9 million. This hypercar is extremely rare, with only 10 units produced globally. It features a highly powerful engine capable of reaching top speeds. This car is a perfect blend of luxury and performance and is one of Ronaldo's prized possessions.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Bugatti Chiron<o:p></o:p></h3>
The second rare car in his garage is the Bugatti Chiron, valued at €2 million. Known for its speed and engine excellence, this is another high-performance vehicle owned by Ronaldo.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">McLaren Senna<o:p></o:p></h3>
The third car, which is both powerful and expensive, is the McLaren Senna, priced at €1 million. Designed for both road and track use, this car is named after the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. It is an exceptional vehicle in Ronaldo's collection.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Ferrari F12 TDF<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fourth car in Ronaldo’s garage is the Ferrari F12 TDF. This is a limited edition car, produced in very small numbers worldwide. It is celebrated for its powerful engine and is a favorite among car enthusiasts.<o:p></o:p>
<h3 class="MsoNormal">Rolls-Royce Cullinan<o:p></o:p></h3>
The fifth car, which makes Cristiano Ronaldos birthday even more special, is the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Known for its luxury and comfort, this car offers a rare combination of performance and a lavish driving experience.<o:p></o:p>
Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special car collection is truly exciting and amazing. Apart from these, he owns many more cars, but today, on this special occasion, we have highlighted only five of them. Each of these cars represents a significant financial investment, showcasing Ronaldo’s immense love for cars and the luxurious lifestyle he leads.<o:p></o:p>
Recently, Samay appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati, where he did comedy with Indian legend Amitabh Bachchan. A special influencer episode of the show featured other famous YouTubers and comedians like Bhuvan Bam and Tanmay Bhat.<o:p></o:p>
<span style="font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: Mangal; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-IN; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;">Samay’s journey from printing engineering to stand-up comedy has been quite inspiring. His life is full of humor, and he is an incredibly talented comedian. Watching his videos can instantly lift your mood, as his natural humor connects with millions of people in India.

In today's world, there is hardly any youth who does not know Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo is not just famous for football but is also considered an inspiration. He is one of the richest footballers and a billionaire. His garage is filled with luxury cars. 

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday, Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze You

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday: Top 5 Luxury Cars Owned By Ronaldo Will Amaze To You

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IND vs ENG 1st ODI: The ODI series between India and England, the two powerhouse teams, will commence on February 6 with the first ODI at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. As the two big guns prepare to take on each other, all eyes will be on the thrilling individual battle that can shape the series. 
This high-stakes encounter promises some intense face-offs between world-class players. With the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma at the top order of India and Jos Buttler and Joe Root for England, the series is going to be tough for bowlers and the stakes are high for the contest. Let's take a closer look at the key player battles to watch out for in IND vs ENG 1st ODI:
<h2>Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI</h2>
<h3>1- Rohit Sharma vs Jofra Archer</h3>
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has been struggling with form in recent times, particularly against pace. His vulnerability around the off-stump was exposed during the Test series against Australia, where he repeatedly fell to deliveries in that channel. The trend continued in his only Ranji Trophy appearance, where he failed in both innings against similar deliveries. Additionally, short-pitched bowling is emerging as another concern, making him a prime target for England’s pace spearhead, Jofra Archer.
Archer has already enjoyed success against Rohit in the T20 format, dismissing him three times in just 29 deliveries while conceding only 23 runs. This translates to an impressive strike rate of under 10 balls per wicket against the Indian captain. However, Rohit is known for his ability to adapt quickly to different conditions, and he has proven his resilience time and again. If he can counter Archer’s pace and movement, this battle could be a defining one in the first ODI.
<h3>2- Virat Kohli vs Brydon Carse/Gus Atkinson</h3>
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With only one of Brydon Carse or Gus Atkinson likely to feature in England’s playing XI, whoever gets the nod will have a crucial role to play against Virat Kohli. Both pacers possess the skill set needed to challenge the modern master of white-ball cricket, especially around his well-documented weakness outside the off-stump. During the Test series against Australia, Kohli repeatedly fell to deliveries in the fifth-stump channel, edging behind—a vulnerability that Atkinson and Carse have the accuracy to exploit.
Unlike express pacers like Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, who rely on raw speed, Atkinson and Carse focus more on control and precision. This makes them an even bigger threat to Kohli early in his innings, as they can keep him guessing with disciplined lines. While there aren’t many head-to-head statistics available for this contest, the impact of this battle could be significant in shaping the match’s outcome.
<h3>3- Jos Buttler vs Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Jos Buttler, one of England’s most recognized cricketers in India, has been in fine form recently. A well-rounded and technically sound batter, he has very few weaknesses that bowlers have successfully exploited. However, if there is one bowler who could trouble him, it is India’s seasoned pacer, Mohammed Shami.
Shami holds a statistical edge over Buttler in ODIs, having dismissed him five times in just 67 deliveries. While Buttler has managed to score 57 runs off those balls, Shami’s ability to generate movement and maintain a probing line makes him a serious threat. With his knack for producing sharp seam movement and late swing, Shami will look to unsettle Buttler early and continue his dominance in this intriguing contest.
4- Joe Root vs Axar Patel/Ravindra Jadeja
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England’s right-handed batting maestro, Joe Root, has historically struggled against Jasprit Bumrah, particularly in Indian conditions. However, with Bumrah unavailable for this series, India may turn to spin as their primary weapon against him.
Despite being an exceptional player of spin, Root has shown vulnerability against left-arm off-spinners in the past. With no Bumrah to trouble him with pace and movement, India could look to exploit this weakness by deploying their spinners strategically. In the absence of their pace spearhead, setting a spin trap for Root might be India’s best bet to keep him in check.

The IND vs ENG 1st ODI will feature key battles, including Rohit vs Archer, Kohli vs Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs Shami, and Root vs India’s spin trap. These matchups could shape the game’s outcome.

Crucial player battles—Rohit vs. Archer, Kohli vs. Atkinson/Carse, Buttler vs. Shami, and Root vs. spin—will define IND vs ENG 1st ODI.

Key Player Battles to Watch Out For in IND vs ENG 1st ODI Ft. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma

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IND vs ENG: After the T20 series concluded, as Mohammed Shami returned to the shortest format for India after a huge span of absence from the format, the World Cup 2023 hero is back playing a crucial hand in the ODI series against England, which will begin on the 6th of February. 
 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Shami">Mohammed Shami </a>has had a decent T20 return with 3 wickets across 2 games played and is considered one of the greatest ODI bowlers for India of all time. Especially in the absence of legendary pacer Bumrah, Shami is the most experienced pacer to lead the Indian pace attack. 
 
Ever since the 2023 Cricket World Cup, Shami will play his first one-day international match, supposedly at the Vidarbha Stadium tomorrow. Ahead of the vital clash, Mohammed Shami will enter the field with 195 wickets to his name in the longest limited-overs format. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">A Glimpse into Mohammed Shami’s Career </h2>
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A peek into Mohammed Shami's stunning career despite injuries (Image Credit: X)
Shami, the Indian fast bowler, began his journey from the T20 Trophy starring for Bengal back in 2010, where he had one of the best debuts ever. Shami played for several franchises in the IPL the Delhi Daredevils, Punjab Kings, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kolkata_Knight_Riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a>, and Gujarat Titans, where he picked 127 career wickets in the franchise-level cricket tournament. 
 
Shami has played over three World Cups for India ever since his debut in 2013, as he has been India’s highest wicket-taker in the history of the CWC, playing over three editions in 2015, 2019 and 2023. With 450+ career wickets in the Men in Blue’s jersey, Shami, despite participation in several WTC and CWC games, could never be seen on the podium, though he won several individual records, the last being named the Player of the Tournament in the 2023 World Cup. 
 
<h2 dir="ltr">List of Bowlers fastest to reach 200 ODI wickets</h2>
 
Shami, who has appeared in 101 games and is only 5-wickets away from the remarkable 200 wicket mark, is like Australian modern-day legendary fast bowler <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitchell_Starc">Mitchell Starc</a>, who also has 200+ wickets and reached the milestone in just 102 matches and the 101 bowling innings. 
 
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Saqlain Mushtaq (Pakistan) – 104
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Trent Boult (New Zealand) – 107
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Brett Lee (Australia) – 112
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Allan Donald (South Africa) – 117
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Waqar Younis (Pakistan) – 118
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Shane Warne (Australia) – 125
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Makhaya Ntini (South Africa) – 126
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Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) – 127
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Mitchell Johnson (Australia) – 129
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Other bowlers included the above-written, who also achieved the amazing 200 wickets in least time, with Shami threatening the top spot of Mitchell Starc since he will play his 102nd match in the ODI format and will also play his 101 innings in the white-ball match, as he is just 5-wickets away from being named the greatest ever in the game. 
 
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Shami to surpass Agarkar for fastest 200 ODI Wickets for India (Image Credit: X)
The current Indian selection committee head,<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ajit_Agarkar"> Ajit Agarkar</a>, picked the fastest 200 wickets for India as the veteran pacer achieved the feat in just 133 games and ended his career with 288 wickets in the format. 
 
So far, only 7 Indian bowlers have crossed the 200-wicket mark; Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath have picked over 300+ ODI wickets, while Zaheer Khan, Agarkar, Harbhajan Singh, Kapil Dev, and Ravindra Jadeja have also picked over 200 wickets for the Men in Blue. 
 
<h3>Most Wickets for India in ODIs:</h3>
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Anil Kumble – 334
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Javagal Srinath – 315
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Ajit Agarkar – 288
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Zaheer Khan – 269
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Harbhajan Singh – 265
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Kapil Dev – 253
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Harbhajan Singh – 220
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Venkatesh Prasad – 196
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Zaheer Khan – 195
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Irfan Pathan – 173
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Kuldeep Yadav – 172
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IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami nearing big record in ODIs ahead of the First ODI vs England

Mohammed Shami returns to the ODI format and will be eyeing a world record on his return in the first ODI against England.

IND vs ENG: Indian veteran pacer Mohammed Shami eyeing a World record in the 1st ODI against England

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In what promises to be an exciting and thrilling contest, Steve Smith-led Australia and Dhananjaya de Silva's Sri Lanka are set to lock horns versus each other in the second and the last match of the two-match Test-Series at the Galle International Stadium of Galle from the 6th of February onwards (Wednesday). 
In the opening encounter of the series, the Mighty Aussies secured a comfortable victory by an inning and 242 runs and this win helped them to take an unassailable lead of 1-0 in the two-match series. In such a situation, the Dhananjaya de Silva-led Sri Lanka would be looking to make a strong comeback by rectifying their mistakes in the second match. 
Ahead of this exciting contest, some thrilling player battles will be seen taking place between the star players of both teams which can go on to affect the outcome of the match. We will be taking a look at those player battles in this article
While the Kangaroos have already taken the lead in the series, the home side will have the chance to make a strong comeback by taking advantage of the home conditions on offer. It will be interesting to see which team finishes out on top in these player battles and which team succumbs to the pressure. 
<h2>Dinesh Chandimal versus Matthew Kuhnemann</h2>
Australia's left-arm orthodox spinner Matthew Kuhnemann failed to create an impact with the ball in the first ball, ending the match with 0 scalps to his name but he can trouble Sri Lankan batters on the spinning track of Galle. 
This will be especially very challenging for experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Chandimal. He is a good player of spin, has a good record against them and also he knows the conditions of Galle quite well but the variations of Kuhnemann can trouble him in the second Test-Match.
<h2>Prabhat Jayasuriya versus Usman Khawaja</h2>
Australia's experienced opening batter Usman Khawaja is in great form with the bat and he also possesses' an excellent batting record on Subcontinental surfaces. While the Australian team management would be happy to see him performing, they might be a little worried in the 2nd match as experienced left-arm spinner Prabhat Jayasuriya can trouble him a lot. 
The 33-year-old has excellent variations up his sleeve and has knack of performing brilliantly in spin-friendly conditions and home conditions. He also got the better of the Southpaw in the opening encounter, dismissing him when he was batting on the score of 232 runs and Jayasuriya would be looking to get the better of Khawaja again in the final match of the series. 
<h2>Other notable player battles</h2>
Apart from the two above-mentioned player battles, the battle between elite Aussie off-spinner Nathan Lyon and promising Sri Lankan batter Kamindu Mendis will also be worth watching out for. 
Angelo Mathews will have to rely on his batting technique to tackle the speed and swing of Mitchell Starc and at the same time, Asitha Fernando has the ability to trouble the Australian duo of Josh Inglis and Marnus Labuschagne with his pace and bounce.
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Mitchell Starc had Kamindu Mendis strangled down leg side, Sri Lanka vs Australia, 1st Test, Galle, 3rd day, January 31, 2025 | Image: Robert Cianflone/Getty Images

Australia led by Steve Smith secured an easy victory in the opening match of the series by a margin of an innings and 242 runs and took an unassailable 1-0 lead in the series. In such a situation, the Sri Lankan team would like to make a strong comeback in the series by correcting its mistakes in the second match. In this match, some interesting player battles will be witnessed between the star players of both teams, which can surely affect the outcome of the match

Sri Lanka and Australia are set to lock horns versus each other in the 2nd and final Test match of the two match series and while the Kangaroos have already secured an unassailable 1-0 lead, the home side would not like to lower their morale as they would want to execute a perfect comeback in the series. Some exciting player battles are also going to take place and we will be taking a look at them