Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling), <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=SL+vs+AFG" rel="nofollow">SL vs AFG 2023</a>: Sri Lanka and Afghanistan are going to play their 2nd ODI match at Mahinda Rajapaksa Stadium, Hambantota. Afghanistan is Leading the series by 1-0.



Afghanistan Defeated Sri Lanka in the First ODI Match by six wickets at Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium, Hambantota. Ibrahim Zadran played a fantastic knock of 98 runs, and Fareed and Fazalhaq took two wickets each.



Sri Lanka has been struggling in the last two years in cricket as They failed to Qualify for The ICC World Cup 2023 through Super League, which will be played in India. They are on the verge of Losing the ODI Series Against Afghanistan in their Home Ground. In the Last Match, Charith Asalanka and Kasun Rajitha played good cricket but also needed other player's support.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:&nbsp;</h2>



The Pitch of Mahinda Rajapaksa cricket Stadium in the summer is good for batting, as we saw in the last match, but due to the Coastal Areas, The Pitches are pretty Wet, So Seam Bowlers get bounce and swing from the wicket.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Batting Or Bowling?</h4>



If we look at the present conditions of the Pitch, then&nbsp;Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium&nbsp;has batting-friendly Pitches, and Seamers are also more effective than spin bowlers. If we look at Past Records, Then The Pitch is Historically helpful for Spinners, and Low scoring matches are common on this venue.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium ODI Records:</h2>



Total Matches Played:&nbsp;23



Matches Won Batting 1st:&nbsp;9



Matches Won Batting 2nd:?11



Highest Team Score:&nbsp;368/4 (Sri Lanka)



Lowest Team Score: 112/10 (Kenya)



Average Score: 250



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Details:</h2>



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<li>Lord's Stadium is located at Sooriyawewa, Hambantota Sri Lanka and it was established in year 2009.</li>



<li>?This Stadium has a seating capacity of around 35,000 spectators and It is the Second Largest Cricket Stadium in Sri Lanka.</li>



<li>?Some Matches of ICC ODI World Cup 2011 are held at this stadium and also hosted three matches of ICC T20 World Cup 2012.</li>
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<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Hambantota Weather Forecast:</h4>



In the day Time, The Weather at Hambantota will be sunny but heavy cloud is expected in the night and the temperature will be around 30 degrees Celsius. The Humidity will be approx. 75% at this venue, and there is good chances of rain during the second Inning of the match.



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Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report (Batting or Bowling) | SL vs AFG 2023 2nd ODI: ODI Records &amp; Stats, Hambantota Weather Forecast

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<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=PAK+vs+AFG+2023" rel="noreferrer noopener">PAK vs AFG 2023</a>: Pakistan to Play ODI Series Against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka Ahead of Asia Cup 2023:&nbsp;The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the three-matches ODI series against Afghanistan in&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Sri+Lanka" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sri Lanka</a>. The All Three matches will be played on August 22, 24, and 26 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota.



The series will be a good opportunity for both teams to prepare for the Asia Cup 2023, which will be held in Sri Lanka and Pakistan from August 30 to September 17. India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Nepal are the teams that have qualified for the tournament.



This will be the first time that&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Pakistan" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pakistan&nbsp;</a>and&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/?s=Afghanistan" rel="noreferrer noopener">Afghanistan</a>&nbsp;have played an ODI series since 2019. The last time they met, Pakistan won the series by 2-1.



The Pakistan team is currently in good form, having won their last two series against New Zealand and West Indies. Pakistan Team is led by Babar Azam, who is one of the best batsmen in the world. Other key players in the Pakistan team include Mohammad Rizwan, Fakhar Zaman, and Shaheen Afridi.



The Afghanistan team is also a strong side, and they will be led by Rashid Khan, who is one of the best bowlers in the world whereas players in the Afghanistan team include Mohammad Nabi, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, has shown excellent cricket in the last few months.



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The three-match ODI series between Pakistan and Afghanistan will be a closely contested affair. Both teams will be looking to win the series and gain momentum ahead of the Asia Cup 2023.



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



Pakistan will play all three ODI matches against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Cricket Stadium in Hambantota. Pakistan vs Afghanistan series is sure to be an exciting one, and it is a must-watch for cricket fans around the world.



Pakistan and Afghanistan are two of the most exciting teams in cricket right now, and their matches are always closely contested. The two teams played four ODIs, and Pakistan won all, whereas Afghanistan didn't won a single match.



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PAK vs AFG 2023: Pakistan to Play ODI Series Against Afghanistan in Sri Lanka Ahead of Asia Cup 2023

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The wait for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is all set to be over. The tournament will begin on 19th February, and the final will take place on 9th March. The India team, no doubt, will be one of the hot favourites to win the tournament, which will be played in a hybrid model. 
India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be beginning their campaign against Bangladesh on 20th February, and, after that, will be playing Pakistan on 23rd February, followed by New Zealand on 2nd March. 
The departure date of India for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 also has been revealed. As per the reports in Times of India, it is learned that the Rohit Sharma-led side will be travelling to Dubai on 15th February. The reports added that more clarity on the same will come in the coming days. 
<h2>India won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025</h2>
Not only this, it is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because all the teams will be in Pakistan, and hence, it will be difficult for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to arrange the warmup match. 
The reports added that India team management is happy with the net session ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This is because they will be playing the three-match ODI series against England, which will begin on 6th February across three venues in India. 
Apart from this, it is reported that the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 won't be having a captain photoshoot because of the different challenges along with the different arrivals of the team. This means that Rohit Sharma won't be travelling to Pakistan for this and will be staying in Dubai with the team. 
The opening ceremony of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be held in Lahore. There were talks of having the event in Karachi but the Pakistan Cricket Board decided to host it in Lahore.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-babar-azam-s-batting-position-decided-selectors-not-in-favour-of-giving-him-this-role-/#google_vignette">ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role</a>

India will be playing all their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 games in Dubai.

It is learned that India also won't be playing any warmup matches ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: India to travel to Dubai on this date; unlikely to play warmup game

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India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The premier batter has returned to nets for the white-ball practice as he was named in the Indian team for the ODI series against England and the ICC tournament. 
Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket. With the emergence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, who delivered consistent performances, there were a lot of questions about the place of Gill, even in the ODIs. 
Several fans and experts also have backed Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 along with Rohit Sharma. However, amid all this Shubman Gill is making sure that he gives his best to train for the tournament. 
With England ODIs and ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner, Shubman Gill was seen batting in the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium. He was seen batting with the white-ball ahead of the tournament and the video can be seen at the end of the article. 
Shubman Gill looked in golden touch with the bat as he played a pull towards the four before blocking the balls. The batter would be eager to make a strong comeback and reply to all the criticism in style with his performances in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
Shubman Gill recently played the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 for Punjab. The batter was the lone warrior for his team as he hit a magnificent century and returned to form after having a poor outing in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he played just three games. 
Shubman Gill would want to carry on his form and help a team win. He has been one of the best batters for India in ODIs. He also has been named as the vice-captain of the team for the tournament and with added responsibility under his belt, a lot will be reliant on him.
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<h2>Watch: Shubman Gill begins preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>

Shubman Gill gets ready for ICC Champions Trophy 2025 {PC:X}

India batter Shubman Gill has started his preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Shubman Gill has been under a lot of pressure for his poor outings with the bat, especially in Test cricket.

Watch: 'Under pressure' Shubman Gill looks solid in nets ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner. The batter's name has been discussed a lot related to making him open, especially with no clarity over Saim Ayub. 
Pakistan is the only team that has yet to announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Since the last few days, he has been in the news as there have been a lot of reports that have suggested that there are chances that he might open the innings for the team. 
However, the fresh reports in Cricket Pakistan have revealed that there are no plans to make Babar Azam open the innings. The reports added that the selection committee has not given the green signal to the development as they feel that batter will be best suited in the middle order. 
<h2>Selectors want a proper opener in the role; Babar Azam to at in middle-order</h2>
The reports claimed that selectors want a proper opener in the role. One of the openers that has been finalized by the management is Fakhar Zaman. However, with Saim Ayub likely to miss out, it is learned that Imam-ul-Haq is also in contention to take the role. 
Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs. The batter has mustered truckloads of runs for the team in the format while batting at No.3 and he will be extremely crucial for his team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will be played in Pakistan with India games to be played in India. 
Babar Azam also has been a decent opener as well. He has been opening for the team in T20Is and has achieved massive success as well. He also opened in Test cricket during the recent South Africa series and aced that challenge as well, slamming two half-centuries in two innings. 
But, in white-ball cricket, Babar Azam has been criticised a lot for opening in T20Is. This is because he has failed to maximise the powerplay and has been batting with a low strike rate. It remains to be seen where he will be batting for the team in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Babar Azam has been the best batter for Pakistan in ODIs.

Pakistan batter Babar Azam has been in the news for the last few days, especially with the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 around the corner.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Babar Azam's batting position decided; selectors not in favour of giving him this role

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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I. He mentioned that the left-hander has gained full fitness and will be playing the next match of the five-match T20I series. 
India and England are all set to lock horns with each other in the fourth match of the T20I series. The game is all set to be played at the Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Thursday (30th January). The series is currently at 2-1, with hosts in the lead. 
India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series. The left-hander sustained a low back spasm while fielding in the first game and was then ruled out of the next two games of the series as he was under the observation of the BCCI medical team. 
In his place, the India team added Dhruv Jurel to the XI, and the move didn't pay off. The keeper-batter batted lower down the order and struggled to get going in both games, and it potentially cost them the last match of the series. 
<h2>Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow - Ryan Ten Doeschate</h2>
However, in what will be a massive boost, Rinku Singh has been declared fit for the next two games. The development was confirmed by assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate, who said that the batter hit nets and will be playing. He told reporters. 
"Rinku Singh is fit and ready to play tomorrow. He batted yesterday night" 
Rinku Singh has been India's one of the best batters in the T20Is. His absence was felt in the last two games as well, but now, with him being fit, it is expected that he would walk straight into the XI and is likely to add Dhruv Jurel to the team. 
The fourth IND vs ENG T20I will be a great opportunity for India to to seal the series, but they need to make some corrections before heading into the next IND vs ENG match. 
India faced a disappointing 26-run loss in the last match at Rajkot. Their batting was one of the main reasons behind the loss and they would be hoping to make a strong comeback.
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India assistant coach Ryan Ten Doeschate has provided a massive fitness update about batter Rinku Singh ahead of the fourth IND vs ENG T20I

India has been without the services of Rinku Singh for the last two games of the IND vs ENG series.

Rinku Singh to play fourth IND vs ENG T20I? India's assistant coach makes a massive statement

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On Thursday morning, the scene outside New Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium was nothing short of extraordinary. A massive crowd had gathered well before the match, eager to witness Kohli in action. Long queues stretched for nearly 2 km, with fans patiently waiting for entry. Given his status as Indian cricket biggest crowd-puller the frenzy was hardly surprising. A huge crowd is gathered to see king kohli in  Arun Jaitley Stadium to watch kohli. Reports says that 2KM long queue was showing outside the Arun Jaitley Stadium for virat kohli.
Ranji Trophy action was peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, top  star of Indian crickete team, show in his first Ranji Trophy match after a 12-year. Crowd that was shown 2KM away from Arun Jaitley Stadium to see live playing virat kohli. That shows the fan base that kohli and love for indians.
Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade has ignited immense excitement among cricket fans, drawing fresh attention to India’s premier domestic tournament. Virat Kohli’s played his last match  in 2012, that was named in Delhi’s starting XI for their clash against Railways.
According to ANI sports  reports Vipul Kashyap, more than 15,000 fans showed up to see Kohli playing in a Ranji Trophy match after 12 year . That  momentous was return after 12 years for cricket fans. The crowd erupted in excitement the moment Kohli stepped onto the field with his teammates. The roar of the fans was deafening, a testament to their admiration for the former India captain. Kohli acknowledged their love, expressing his gratitude with a warm gesture to there fans.
Virat Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy when Delhi still had former players like Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag. In that match against Uttar Pradesh, he scored 57 runs across two innings, falling to Bhuvneshwar Kumar both times.
Kohli has featured in 23 Ranji matches between 2006  to 2012 debut against Tamil Nadu, scoring 1,574 runs at an impressive average of 50.77, including five centuries. His highest score—173—came against Bengal. A stellar 2009-10 season earned him a Test call-up, and in 2011, he made his debut in whites against the West Indies. 
Reports says that Virat Kohli’s plays more domestic tournament matches to do practice for future matchs and inspire young generation as well. In future we see more such matchs and India top player's to plays such a match in domestic ground.

Huge Crowd Coming To See Virat Kohli In Ranji Trophy

Ranji Trophy action peaked on January 30 when Virat Kohli, the star Indian cricketer, featured in his first Ranji Trophy game after a 12-year gap.

Virat Kohli’s return to the Ranji Trophy after more than a decade