New Zealand pacer Matt Henry ruled out of Pakistan, India ODI series: New Zealand pacer Matt Henry has been ruled out of the forthcoming ODI series against Pakistan and the subsequent tour of India owing to an abdominal strain. The speedster suffered the injury during the second test against Pakistan in Karachi, which resulted in a draw a night ago.



The Kiwi cricket board confirmed the development that Matt Henry will return back to New Zealand along with the members of the test side. He suffered abdominal strain during the final session of day 5 of the second test between New Zealand and Pakistan.



New Zealand Cricket (NZC) cricket board will soon announce the replacement of the pacer for the ODI leg against Pakistan and India.



?Matt Henry will return home with other members of the Test Squad not taking part in the ODI Series against Pakistan after suffering an abdominal strain on Day 5 of the 2nd Test in Karachi. A replacement in the ODI Squad to face Pakistan and India will be confirmed soon," wrote New Zealand Cricket (NZC) in a tweet.



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Gary Stead, New Zealand coach, also confirmed the same and said: "It was a pretty gutsy effort, really, but he will be withdrawn from the ODI side.?



Notably, the three-match ODI series between Pakistan and New Zealand will begin on January 9 at National Stadium, Karachi. The other two 50-over games will be held on January 11 and 13 respectively.



Meanwhile, New Zealand's India tour in 2023 will begin on January 18 with the three-game ODI series. Following the completion of the 50-over series, the two sides will play out three-match T20I series.



New Zealand ODI squad for Pakistan series: Kane Williamson (c), Finn Allen, Tom Latham, Devon Conway, Michael Bracewell, Lockie Ferguson, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Glenn Phillips, Henry Shipley, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner.



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New Zealand pacer Matt Henry ruled out of Pakistan, India ODI series

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ICC World Cup 2023: Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings. With the highly anticipated ICC World Cup 2023 scheduled to take place in India from October 5 to November 19, cricket enthusiasts worldwide are gearing up for an electrifying tournament. As teams prepare to battle it out on the grand stage, one aspect that often captures the spotlight is the performance of bowlers. In this article, we delve into the ICC World Cup 2023 Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings, spotlighting the top 10 players who are set to make their mark on the international cricket scene.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="icc-world-cup-2023-mens-odi-bowlers-rankings-top-10-performers">ICC World Cup 2023: Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings - Top 10 Performers</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>PLAYER</th><th>TEAM</th><th>RATING</th><th>CAREER BEST RATING</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>Josh Hazlewood</td><td>AUS</td><td>705</td><td>733 v England, 26/01/2018</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Mitchell Starc</td><td>AUS</td><td>686</td><td>783 v New Zealand, 29/03/2015</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Rashid Khan</td><td>AFG</td><td>682</td><td>806 v Pakistan, 21/09/2018</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Mohammed Siraj</td><td>IND</td><td>670</td><td>736 v New Zealand, 21/01/2023</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Matt Henry</td><td>NZ</td><td>667</td><td>691 v Bangladesh, 26/03/2021</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Mujeeb Ur Rahman</td><td>AFG</td><td>661</td><td>712 v Ireland, 24/01/2021</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Trent Boult</td><td>NZ</td><td>660</td><td>775 v Australia, 11/09/2022</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Adam Zampa</td><td>AUS</td><td>652</td><td>655 v England, 22/11/2022</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Shaheen Afridi</td><td>PAK</td><td>630</td><td>688 v West Indies, 10/06/2022</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Kuldeep Yadav</td><td>IND</td><td>622</td><td>765 v New Zealand, 26/01/2019</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#icc-world-cup-2023-mens-odi-bowlers-rankings-top-10-performers">ICC World Cup 2023: Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings - Top 10 Performers</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#1-josh-hazlewood-aus-a-force-to-reckon-with">1. Josh Hazlewood (AUS) - A Force to Reckon With:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#2-mitchell-starc-aus-unleashing-thunderbolts">2. Mitchell Starc (AUS) - Unleashing Thunderbolts:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#3-rashid-khan-afg-a-spin-maestros-impact">3. Rashid Khan (AFG) - A Spin Maestro's Impact:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#4-mohammed-siraj-ind-emerging-as-a-pace-powerhouse">4. Mohammed Siraj (IND) - Emerging as a Pace Powerhouse:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#5-matt-henry-nz-mastering-swing-and-seam">5. Matt Henry (NZ) - Mastering Swing and Seam:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#6-mujeeb-ur-rahman-afg-afghanistans-mystery-spinner">6. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) - Afghanistan's Mystery Spinner:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#7-trent-boult-nz-swing-and-precision">7. Trent Boult (NZ) - Swing and Precision:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#8-adam-zampa-aus-australias-spin-gem">8. Adam Zampa (AUS) - Australia's Spin Gem:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#9-shaheen-afridi-pak-the-pakistani-pace-marvel">9. Shaheen Afridi (PAK) - The Pakistani Pace Marvel:</a></li><li class=""><a href="#10-kuldeep-yadav-ind-the-wrist-spin-dynamo">10. Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - The Wrist-Spin Dynamo:</a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a href="#conclusion-rank-the-top-10-players">Conclusion: Rank the Top 10 Players</a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-josh-hazlewood-aus-a-force-to-reckon-with">1. Josh Hazlewood (AUS) - A Force to Reckon With:</h3>



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Leading the pack is the Australian pace sensation, Josh Hazlewood. With a stellar rating of 705, Hazlewood's consistent performances have earned him the top spot in the rankings. His career-best rating of 733 further emphasizes his dominance, making him a key player to watch in the ICC World Cup 2023.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-mitchell-starc-aus-unleashing-thunderbolts">2. Mitchell Starc (AUS) - Unleashing Thunderbolts:</h3>



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Mitchell Starc, the Australian left-arm speedster, secures the second position with a rating of 686. Renowned for his fiery pace and impeccable yorkers, Starc's ability to swing the ball both ways makes him a potent weapon in Australia's arsenal. His career-best rating of 783 speaks volumes about his prowess.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-rashid-khan-afg-a-spin-maestros-impact">3. Rashid Khan (AFG) - A Spin Maestro's Impact:</h3>



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Proving the significance of spin in limited-overs cricket, Rashid Khan of Afghanistan claims the third spot with a rating of 682. Khan's unique variations and wicket-taking ability have made him a household name. With a career-best rating of 806, achieved against Pakistan, Khan's contributions are invaluable.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="4-mohammed-siraj-ind-emerging-as-a-pace-powerhouse">4. Mohammed Siraj (IND) - Emerging as a Pace Powerhouse:</h3>



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Making waves on the international stage, Mohammed Siraj of India secures the fourth position with a rating of 670. His ability to extract bounce and seam movement has elevated him to a key position in India's bowling attack. His career-best rating of 736 showcases his rapid growth and potential.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="5-matt-henry-nz-mastering-swing-and-seam">5. Matt Henry (NZ) - Mastering Swing and Seam:</h3>



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Matt Henry of New Zealand cements his position as a swing specialist, ranking fifth with a rating of 667. Henry's ability to exploit favorable conditions and generate movement has made him a pivotal asset for New Zealand. His career-best rating of 691 underscores his consistency.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="6-mujeeb-ur-rahman-afg-afghanistans-mystery-spinner">6. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (AFG) - Afghanistan's Mystery Spinner:</h3>



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Mujeeb Ur Rahman, the Afghan sensation, claims the sixth spot with a rating of 661. His unorthodox spin variations have puzzled batsmen, making him a formidable spinner. With a career-best rating of 712, Rahman's impact cannot be overlooked.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="7-trent-boult-nz-swing-and-precision">7. Trent Boult (NZ) - Swing and Precision:</h3>



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Trent Boult, the New Zealand swing artisan, ranks seventh with a rating of 660. His ability to swing the ball both ways has posed challenges to batsmen worldwide. With a career-best rating of 775, Boult's performances are crucial to New Zealand's success.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="8-adam-zampa-aus-australias-spin-gem">8. Adam Zampa (AUS) - Australia's Spin Gem:</h3>



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Adam Zampa, Australia's premier spin bowler, secures the eighth spot with a rating of 652. Zampa's deceptive variations and control have made him a standout performer. His career-best rating of 655 speaks volumes about his impact.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="9-shaheen-afridi-pak-the-pakistani-pace-marvel">9. Shaheen Afridi (PAK) - The Pakistani Pace Marvel:</h3>



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Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan's pace sensation, occupies the ninth position with a rating of 630. His raw pace and bounce have troubled batsmen, earning him a spot among the top bowlers. His career-best rating of 688 underscores his potential.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="10-kuldeep-yadav-ind-the-wrist-spin-dynamo">10. Kuldeep Yadav (IND) - The Wrist-Spin Dynamo:</h3>



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Completing the top 10 is India's Kuldeep Yadav, a wrist-spin specialist with a rating of 622. Yadav's ability to turn the ball and deceive batsmen has earned him a place in India's lineup. His career-best rating of 765 showcases his talents.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="conclusion-rank-the-top-10-players">Conclusion: Rank the Top 10 Players</h2>



As the cricketing world eagerly awaits the ICC World Cup 2023, set to take place in India from October 5 to November 19, the Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings provide a glimpse into the prowess and skills of the top bowlers ready to showcase their talents on the international stage. As the tournament unfolds, fans can expect these players to deliver exceptional performances that could shape the outcomes of matches and determine the eventual champion. Stay tuned for a display of cricketing excellence at its finest.

ICC World Cup 2023: Men's ODI Bowlers Rankings, Rank the Top 10 Players!

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ICC World Cup 2023 Most Wickets Takers Ranking [Top 5]. The ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 is getting interesting day by day after each match as the matches progress. There are so many records that are made and broken. We saw most-run scores and most-six hitters; let's have a look at the bowling performance. In this article, we are presenting the top 5 wicket takers in the 2023 World Cup. This list will keep changing after each match, so you can look for the latest article on this topic. You can also refer to the ICC Men's World Cup official website for the most-wicket stats to check the latest <a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com/tournament-stats/players/most-wickets">most-wicket</a> stats.



Players from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and New Zealand are on the list of the top-most wicket-takers. New Zealand is currently playing the best cricket in this tournament, but India and other teams are also trying their best to be at the top of the points table. Big matches like the World Cup are won by team performance when batting, bowling, fielding, and team strategy are planned and executed well, but bowling is always important as it stops the opponent with a minimum score so that the batsman can win the match easily.



Also read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-nz-most-wickets-for-team-india-in-odi-world-cup-history-mohammad-shami-in-top-3/" data-type="post" data-id="121706">IND vs NZ: Most Wickets for Team India in ODI World Cup History, Mohammad Shami in TOP 3</a>



Let's check out the top 5 wicket-takers in the 2023 World Cup so far.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC World Cup 2023 Most Wickets Takers Ranking [Top 5]</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Mitchell Santner</h4>



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Mitchell Santner is first on the list with 12 wickets. He is the all-rounder, left-arm spinner bowler, and his performance in this world cup season is exceptional.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Dilshan Madushanka</h4>



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Dilshan Madushanka is second on the list with 11 wickets. He is the left-arm fast bowler from Sri Lanka, and currently he is the key bowler for Sri Lanka.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Jasprit Bumrah</h4>



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When we talk about Jasprit Bumrah, it is not only about the wicket but also the economy. He is the best fast bowler in Team India, and he is 3rd on the list with 11 wickets.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Matt Henry</h4>



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Matt Henry from New Zealand is in 4th place on the list with 9 wickets.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Shaheen Shah Afridi</h4>



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Shaheen Shah Afridi from Pakistan is capable of winning any total when he is in form. He is 5th on the list with 9 wickets.



Also read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-world-cup-2023-points-table-updated-october-21-after-south-africa-vs-england-ranking-south-africa-enter-top-3-most-runs-most-wickets/" data-type="post" data-id="121675">ICC World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (October 21) after South Africa vs England, Ranking, South Africa Enter TOP 3, Most Runs, Most Wickets</a>

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ICC World Cup 2023 Most Wickets Takers Ranking [Top 5] - Jasprit Bumrah Ranks 3rd in the List!

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IND vs NZ: After Day 1 being washed out, New Zealand pacers wreaked havoc at the Chinnaswamy Stadium under overcast conditions on the morning session of Day 2. India is playing their final home series against the visiting New Zealand side, as the 3-match test series will begin on the 16th of October with the last match scheduled to end on the 5th of November. The scheduled venues will include Chinnaswamy Stadium, MCA Stadium in Pune, and the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The first test was to begin on Wednesday, but owing to overcast conditions, the day was washed out due to rain. Day 2 had fair weather to begin the game, as India won the toss and elected to bat at Bengaluru. 



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 Coming to bat first, skipper Rohit Sharma again stepped onto the field alongside young sensation Jaiswal. This time nothing went sensational for the two openers, as Rohit was the first one to be dismissed for just 2-runs. 



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 While fans seemed excited by Virat Kohli?s entry at No. 3, a new role in the absence of Shubman Gill. However, even the likes of batters Kohli, Sarfaraz, KL Rahul, and Jadeja all went back to the pavilion for a duck. A humiliating performance from the Indian side, as they were reduced to a trembling 31/7, with Rishabh Pant being their highest scorer with just 20 runs added by the wicketkeeper batter. India is all-out for 46 runs, with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Henry_(cricketer)">Matt Henry</a> picking a 5-fer and Will O?Rourke also picking 4 wickets, thus reducing India to a below-50 score for the first time since 2020. 



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ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-nz-from-india-to-new-zealand-to-the-defending-champions-australia-find-out-the-qualification-chances-of-teams-for-the-wtc-final-2025/">IND vs NZ: From India to New Zealand to the defending champions Australia: Find out the qualification chances of teams for the WTC Final 2025</a> India, with this, has registered an unwanted record for themselves, as they become the only team among the full-member Test-playing nations of the ICC to have scored less than 50 runs for the second time in the history of the WTC. India has had this disgusting record with a below-50 score against Australia in Adelaide back in 2020; this was India?s first humiliating total in the history of the WTC. Following this, they have now registered another below-50 score in the history of the World Test Championship. This is India's lowest-ever Test score in India. 



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 Danger looms over the Indian team, as they might not have the most desired start to their final home campaign as they near a humiliating loss.

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IND vs NZ: 46 ALL OUT! Danger Looms over the Indian Team at Chinnaswamy: Register second below 50-score by a full-member nation in the history of WTC

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IND vs NZ: Not one of the finest days in Indian cricket, as India finally ended their winning streak on home soil with a Test match defeat against New Zealand in the first test at Chinnaswamy. 



The iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru marked the 36-year-long wait of the Kiwis to mark a win in Test match cricket in India. The newly announced Kiwi skipper Tom Latham has marked New Zealand?s iconic victory and also helped them to fancy their chances into the WTC. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">A Brief Summary of the IND vs NZ First Test</h2>



After India?s initial batting collapse in the first innings, where they were all-out for the second-lowest test score for India in their history, 46-all-out. New Zealand, on the other hand, bounced back as Devon Conway and later Rachin Ravindra, the hometown boy from Bangalore, alongside Tim Southee, put on a stern 402. 



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With the decent start handed to the Indian team with the likes of opener Rohit Sharma and also the veteran Indian batter Virat Kohli, who played a vital knock at the track often said to be his second home. 



After Indian batters with the likes of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarfaraz_Khan">Sarfaraz Khan</a> and Rishabh Pant gave their best to pull off India to a very respectable total, the lower order failed to capitalize as India could not extend their lead further than 106 runs. 



After receiving praise for his maiden Test hundred at the Chinnaswamy before lunch, Sarfaraz Khan scored a perfect 150. Rishabh Pant, who was amazed at playing some stunning cricket, also missed his hundred by a whisker, as he was dismissed for 99. India raised a total of 462, as India could post a target of 107 to the Kiwis. 



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While bad light prevented further play on Day 4, New Zealand batters came in to chase down a target of 107 on the final day. After a rain-delayed morning, skipper Latham alongside Conway came in to bat. 



Jasprit Bumrah first dismissed the likes of New Zealand skipper Tom Latham for a duck, while later in the final over of his spell he struck against Conway with a delivery that enchanted a gospel for the Indian team. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">What effect might New Zealand?s win have on India's chances for the WTC final qualification?</h2>



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India is currently at the top of the WTC points table, as they are the most assured team that would be confident enough to enter the WTC finals for the third time in the history of the tournament. However, for India, who seem to be a very confident side in the WTC, the team needs to win at least 5 of their 8 games. Hence, even a loss in the first test would not be what would cost them big time; this would in no way jeopardize India?s chances for the WTC final at Lord?s. But on the contrary, this would surely affect their morale as India has had an unbeaten streak at home in Test match cricket, which is now broken after New Zealand created history by winning their first-ever test match in India after 36 years. However, since the final 5-matches, of which now India would have to manage a minimum of 3 wins, are to be held in Australia, the first loss against New Zealand at home would add to the concerns of the Men in Blue. A clean sweep in the home series would have strengthened their chances into the WTC. India disputed the loss and remained positioned at the top. 



While New Zealand now has advanced to 4 WTC wins and a PCT of 44.44, the Indian PCT has dropped to below 70, now placed at 68.06. 



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UPDATED WTC 2023-25 Points Table:



<figure class="wp-block-table aligncenter is-style-stripes"><table class="has-fixed-layout"><tbody><tr><td>SL.NO</td><td>TEAM</td><td>PLAYED</td><td>WON&nbsp;</td><td>LOST</td><td>DRAW</td><td>DED</td><td>POINTS</td><td>PCT</td></tr><tr><td>1.</td><td>India</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>98</td><td>68.06</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Australia</td><td>12</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>10</td><td>90</td><td>62.50</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>9</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60</td><td>55.56</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>9</td><td>4</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>48</td><td>44.44</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>England</td><td>18</td><td>9</td><td>8</td><td>1</td><td>19</td><td>93</td><td>43.06</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>28</td><td>38.89</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>8</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>33</td><td>34.38</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>9</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>28</td><td>25.93</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>West Indies</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>20</td><td>18.52</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">(Source: ICC)</figcaption></figure>

IND vs NZ: Ravindra and Young led New Zealand to an iconic Test victory after 36 years; Match Summary, Updated WTC Standings and many more|||

IND vs NZ: Ravindra and Young led New Zealand to an iconic Test victory after 36 years; Match Summary, Updated WTC Standings and many more

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It has been a great year for India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah, as he has been at the top of his game and has proved it in all three formats. The ace pacer played a big role in India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, winning the Player of the Tournament award. Bumrah has taken the most wickets in 2024 across all three formats.
But his best came in the red-ball cricket, where he has taken most wickets in 2024. That is why Cricket Australia (CA) has honored him and picked him as the captain of the Test XI of 2024. Interestingly, CA has not picked Pat Cummins and has picked Bumrah to lead the team.
CA has picked three English players, two each from Australia, India, and New Zealand, and a player each from South Africa and Sri Lanka. Apart from Bumrah, the Indian opener Yashavi Jaiswal also features in the exclusive Best Test XI by Cricket Australia.
<h2>Jasprit Bumrah picked as captain to lead Best Test XI of 2024 by Cricket Australia</h2>
Indian ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah led India in the first game of the ongoing BGT series in Perth and played a crucial role in winning. Hence, CA has picked Bumrah to lead this exclusive Test XI. The 31-year-old has taken 71 wickets in just 13 games at an average of 14.92 and a strike rate of 30.16, with five fifers.
Jaiswal and Ben Duckett have been picked to open the innings. Both left-handers had a tremendous year. Jaiswal has scored 1478 runs and is the second-highest scorer in 2024, while Duckett has scored 1149 and is below Jaiswal at three for this year. Former English captain Joe Root, who is leading the run scoring chart with 1556 runs in 17 tests, is picked to bat at no. 3.
<h2>Harry Brook to lead the middle-order batting in the Best Test XI by Cricket Australia</h2>
The middle order is filled with some exceptional performers. Harry Brook, who was the No. 1 ranked test batter, has scored 1100 runs this year in just 12 games with four centuries, including a triple hundred, and is at No. 4. He is followed by New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, who has 984 runs in 12 tests.
At no. 6, Sri Lanka's emerging star Kamindu Mendis, who became one of the fastest to reach 1000 test runs. Mendis has scored 1049 runs in just nine tests, with five centuries and three half-centuries. Australia's Alex Carey is picked as the wicketkeeper, who has scored 440 runs in nine tests.
Bumrah will lead the team. The other two pacers are England's Gus Atkinson and New Zealand's Matt Henry. Atkinson has taken 52 wickets in 11 tests, while Henry has taken 48 wickets in nine tests. South Africa's Keshav Maharaj is the only spinner in the team, who has 35 wickets in seven tests.
Cricket Australia's Best Test XI of 2024: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Rachin Ravindra, Harry Brook, Kamindu Mendis, Alex Carey (wk), Matt Henry, Jasprit Bumrah, Josh Hazlewood, Keshav Maharaj
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/mitchell-starc-ruled-out-of-sydney-test-australian-coach-makes-a-big-revelation-ahead-of-5th-test/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mitchell Starc ruled out of Sydney Test? Australian coach makes a big revelation ahead of 5th Test</a>

Cricket Australia announced the Best Test XI of 2024, picking two Indian players. Jasprit Bumrah has been picked as the captain of the team.

Cummins dropped as Jasprit Bumrah to lead as Cricket Australia released Best Test XI of 2024

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The opening contest of the Triangular ODI series is set to be played between the Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team and the Nee Zealand Cricket Team today at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore. Many exciting and thrilling encounters will be witnessed in this triangular series but in every game, certain star players will be witnessed fighting a different battle versus each other, which is known as player battles in the language of Cricket. 
In this forthcoming contest between the Shaheens and the Kiwis, such player battles will also take place, which can end up having a profound impact on the outcome of the game. 
This upcoming fixture can prove to be memorable day for both teams and also for the Cricket fans of both nations. This Tri-series holds a significant importance for all the three participating teams as it will allow them to prepare in a perfect way for the mega event of this year, the Champions Trophy 2025. Ahead of this nail biting and entertaining encounter, let's take a look at the player battles. 
<h2>Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri-series 1st ODI: Player Battles to watch out for</h2>
<h3>Shaheen Shah Afridi versus Kane Williamson</h3>
The clash between New Zealand's star batsman Kane Williamson and Pakistan's star fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi can be the biggest attraction of this match. Williamson is known for his calm and consistent batting, while Shaheen Shah Afridi has the ability to trouble any batsman with his fast and accurate swing bowling. Both these players will challenge each other till the end, and it will be interesting to see which player prevails in this incredible player battle.
<h3>Matt Henry versus Salman Ali Agha</h3>
The clash between New Zealand seamer Matt Henry and Pakistan's hard hitting batter Salman Ali Agha can prove to have a significant impact on the result of the match. Salman plays an important role in handling the middle-order duties of the Shaheens and Matt Henry's pace and bounce can prove to be problematic for him while batting. 
Henry is also famous for trapping batters with his high speed bouncers and untraceable swing deliveries and he may have to work hard to tacke the threat posed by the Pakistani batter. 
<h3>Balanced squads of both sides</h3>
Both teams have many impressive young players, who can turn the tables of the match at any time. While Pakistan has players like Babar Azam, skipper Mohammad Rizwan &amp; Shaheen Shah Afridi in their ranks, New Zealand has experienced players like Rachin Ravindra, Kane Williamson and Daryl Mitchell. The balanced lineup of both the teams will make this upcoming encounter highly exciting and thrilling to watch. 
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/preview/pakistan-s-strongest-playing-11-for-the-first-match-of-the-tri-series-versus-new-zealand/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pakistan's strongest playing 11 for the first match of the Tri-series versus New Zealand</a>

Shaheen Shah Afridi of Pakistan celebrates dismissing Kane Williamson of New Zealand during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Semi Final match between New Zealand and Pakistan at Sydney Cricket Ground  | Image: Getty Images

The opening contest of the Triangular ODI series is set to be played between the Pakistani Men's National Cricket Team and the Nee Zealand Cricket Team today at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium of Lahore. Many exciting and thrilling encounters will be witnessed in this triangular series but in every game, certain star players will be witnessed fighting a different battle versus each other, which is known as player battles in the language of Cricket.

Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri Series 1st ODI: The Shaheens and the Kiwis are set to lock horns versus each other in the first match of the Triangular ODI series between Pakistan, South Africa & New Zealand. This exciting contest will be played at Lahore's Gaddafi Cricket Stadium and it will commence at 2:30 PM IST. This Triangular series gives all three teams the perfect chance to prepare in the best possible manner for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025

Pakistan vs New Zealand Tri Series 1st ODI: Player Battles Worth Watching Out For

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The India vs New Zealand 2025 ICC Champions Trophy encounter marked Indian veteran star Virat Kohli’s 300th appearance in international ODI cricket, as he made the headlines and was much anticipated by fans and peers to score big on this special occasion. 
 The Dubai track for the match against the Kiwis didn’t seem very likely to bat on with much lateral movement in the powerplay. In form batter Shubman Gill’s early wicket in the 3rd over of the game marked the arrival of the King on the pitch alongside skipper <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Rohit Sharma</a>. 
 Skipper fell off in the 5th over as well to tall Kyle Jamieson in an attempt to pull the good-length bumper from the lanky medium pacer. After the captain's wicket much relied on the King’s approach to the game. 
 Virat Kohli didn’t look very promising in the deliveries he faced though a leading edge on the ball of Matt Henry flew past over the head of Glenn Phillips, probably New Zealand’s best man on the field.  
 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Phillips_(cricketer)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Glenn Phillips</a> often showed why is he called a supernatural fielder, ever since the first game, with the stunning game-changing grab of Pakistan skipper Mohammed Rizwan in game 1 of the tournament. 
 After the misjudged edge that flew past Phillips and went to the boundary for a four, Kohli looked confident in smashing an outside off-stump delivery in an attempt to thread it through the point region. But Phillips had different plans in his head when he grabbed a stunner out of thin air sending Kohli off on his 300th ODI. 
https://x.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1896131658165956664
<h2 dir="ltr">India failed to score 50 in the powerplay of an ICC event for the first time in 2 years</h2>
Ever since India hosted the ODI World Cup at home, which marked a stellar start in all games handed to Indians by their skipper Rohit Sharma and aided along with their most veteran batter Virat Kohli, India kept scoring over 50+ runs on all occasions since the World Cup at home. 
Coming into the Champions Trophy as well, Rohit continued his commanding hitting prowess with the bat alongside Gill to give India consolidating starts. However, this is for the first time after almost 12 games in the ICC 50-over format that India has been left stranded with a score of less than 50 in the powerplay. 
 India at the time of writing was 45/3, with 37/3 being the score in the first 10 overs of the game. 
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Glenn Phillips sends off Virat Kohli with an absolute stunner

New Zealand fielder Glenn Phillips grabs an extraordinary catch to dismiss Indian veteran Virat Kohli in the 300th ODI. India struggling in Dubai, all eyes are on middle-order.

[Watch] Phillips' insane grab left Kohli bamboozled on his 300th ODI; Major upset for team India as top-order dismissed within powerplay

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India vs New Zealand: The internet is abuzz with media reports on the much-anticipated India vs. New Zealand final of the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy. This is the fourth time in two years that India has qualified for the final of an ICC tournament. 
Ahead of the final clash, India is reported to play its first game against New Zealand in an ICC limited-overs tournament after more than two decades. The two teams last met in the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2000_ICC_KnockOut_Trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2000 ICC Knockout Trophy</a>, where the Blackcaps, led by Stephen Fleming, emerged as champions. 
Before the India vs. New Zealand final match, India had never lost a single ODI match in Dubai. First in the 2018 Asia Cup and now in the Champions Trophy 2025, both under skipper Rohit Sharma, India has been undefeated at this venue. Even New Zealand has this record of having won only two ICC finals, both against India. 
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Amid all this anticipation, Star Kiwi pacer Matt Henry, the highest wicket-taker in this edition of the Champions Trophy for the Blackcaps, has emerged as the highlight of their stunning bowling depth, headed by skipper Santner himself. 
Henry faced trouble with his right shoulder when he took a catch diving forward to dismiss Heinrich Klaasen off the ball of skipper Santner; this was also presumed to be one of the most crucial junctures of the game. 
<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Henry_(cricketer)" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Matt Henry</a>’s availability is under serious doubt as reports from ESPNcricinfo claim the player might be unavailable on the occasion of the final, which might be good news for the Men in Blue since Henry picked a 5-for the last time these two teams met in Dubai on the 2nd of March in the final group-stage encounter of the Champions Trophy. 
https://x.com/mufaddal_vohra/status/1897914238460740003
<h2 dir="ltr">Shreyas Iyer might be handed back his BCCI central contract</h2>
<h2 dir="ltr"><img class="img-additional" src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/images/202503/image_430x256_67cab0d908a10.jpg" alt="Shreyas Iyer to earn back his BCCI annual contract" width="783" height="487"></h2>
Star Indian middle-order batter, who was an eminent part of the Indian batting order in the 2023 ICC World Cup, showcased his brilliance with the bat. Despite all, he was snubbed out of the BCCI central contract immediately after the World Cup. 
This raised immense doubts in the heads of cricket fans; however, Iyer didn’t give up as he decided to earn his fame back by playing in the Indian domestic games. Iyer featured in the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy and the Duleep Trophy and stunned all with his stunning performances in the Vijay Hazare and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syed_Mushtaq_Ali_Trophy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy</a>, the two limited-overs tournaments in India. 
Sighting his return to the Indian ODI side against England and then his promising performance in the ongoing Champions Trophy has almost forced the selectors and BCCI members to credit his achievements and hand him back his central contract. 
https://x.com/ImTanujSingh/status/1897854878317150660
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Star New Zealand pacer Matt Henry doubtful for India vs New Zealand Final

Kiwi pacer Matt Henry is doubtful for India vs New Zealand 2025 ICC Champions Trophy final clash, huge advantage ahead for Rohit Sharma and the boys.

India vs New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final: Star pacer might be ruled out

India vs New Zealand CT Final: Good news ahead of Sunday’s final for India; star Kiwi pacer in doubt over final participation

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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is over and India are the new champions after beating New Zealand by 4 wickets in a thriller. This post reads the lists of players with the most runs and the most wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

Rachin Ravindra ended the season with the Player of the Tournament award after a stellar performance in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This post reads the lists of players with the most runs and the most wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy, Most Runs and Most Wickets Players List 2025!

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Delhi Capitals wrapped up their IPL season with a dominant win over Punjab Kings, driven by Sameer Rizvi’s explosive knock, spoiling PBKS's bid for a top-two playoff spot.

DC vs PBKS: DC Sign Off in Style with Commanding Win Over PBKS in Match 65

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Mohammed Shami, who made a comeback to the Indian team after a long injury in the England series, has been struggling with his fitness since then

Revealed- Why Mohammed Shami wasn't selected in the India team for England Tests

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Young batter Shubman Gill has been named as the permanent captain of the team in the longest format of the game. 

BCCI officially announces India squad for England series, Shubman Gill named permanent Test captain

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The Punjab Kings have advanced to the playoffs after a gap of 11 years in the history of the IPL This is just the second time in the history of the IPL that the Punjab Kings have advanced into the knockout stages, for the second time since 2014. Shreyas Iyer and Ricky Ponting will eye the top spot in the points table, and winning two games can lead them to the top position with 21 points.

IPL 2025 PBKS vs DC Match Prediction: Who will win today's match? Punjab Kings' chance to climb to the top spot in the points table

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Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated RCB by 42 runs in Lucknow, led by Ishan Kishan's 94*, causing a late RCB collapse and shaking up the IPL 2025 points table.

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