Probable Openers of Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted].



ICC T20 World Cup 2021 Openers: While almost all the national teams in world cricket will emphasise over their openers for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, Pakistan looks settled in the opening department with the likes of Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam doing their jobs perfectly.



It seems like Pakistan has done all the testing work and are almost certain to back their openers in Azam and Rizwan for the mega flagship event of ICC, starting October 17.



The pair is consistently scoring runs for Pakistan in the shortest format and are providing a perfect start more often than not.&nbsp;



For the England T20I series, Pakistan went with Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam as the openers, which is a perfect indication of their choices.



Moreover, the duo plundered a massive 150-runs stand in the first T20I against England for the first wicket while a 50-runs partnership in the second match against the same opponent a night before.



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Probable Openers of Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted]



Rizwan, the wicketkeeper-batsman for Pakistan, has scored 943 runs in 30 innings in T20Is at an impressive average of 44.90. The cricketer almost clocks at 130 in the shortest format. He is also placed 11th in the ICC T20I batsman rankings with 640 rating points.



While Babar Azam, skipper of the Pakistan national team, needs no introduction especially, in the T20Is. Azam has scored 2,142 runs in the shortest format in 54 innings, averaging 47.60 and a strike rate of 131.



Azam, the specialist T20I cricketer, is placed 2nd in the ICCs T20I batsman ranking just below England?s Dawid Malan.



Rizwan and Azam own the record of most runs scored as Pakistan's T20I first-wicket partnership. The duo has amassed 429 runs, which is the highest amongst the 46 pairs that have opened for Pakistan.



Moreover, they scored with a run rate of 9.36 which is also the highest among the 46 Pakistan?s opening pairs.



With these two cricketers providing their services in the opening department, Pakistan will stick to them and show confidence going ahead in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 which is scheduled to be held in the UAE and Oman.



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Probable Openers of Pakistan in ICC T20 World Cup 2021 [Predicted]

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ICC T20I Player of the Year 2021 Nominee: A day after releasing the nominees of the ICC Test Player of the Year 2021, the global cricket body, on Wednesday, released the list of nominees of the ICC T20I Player of the Year 2021. Four cricketers have been shortlisted by the ICC after learning about their performances in 2021.



England wicketkeeper batsman Jos Buttler has been named alongside Sri Lankan all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga, Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh and Pakistani batsman Mohammad Rizwan.



<h2>Mitchell Marsh:</h2>



Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been in a phenomenal run in 2021. Marsh not only remained Australia?s best T20I batsman but also led them to their maiden T20I World Cup title in 2021.



After Finch?s early wicket in the final, Marsh took the charge with David Warner and ensured Australia?s maiden success in the shortest format.



Mitchell Marsh aggregate 627 runs in 27 T20I matches at an average of 36.88 and also picked up 8 wickets.



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<h2>Jos Buttler:</h2>



England?s wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler kicked off his 2021 with two blistering knocks against India. The ace cricketer continued his stellar form throughout the year and has been nominated for the ICC T20I cricketer of the year 2021.



Buttler scored 589 runs with his willow at an average of 65.44. He plundered these many runs in just 14 matches. Moreover, the wicketkeeper showcased his brilliant handwork by dismissing 13 batters.



<h2>Mohammad Rizwan:?</h2>



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Mohammad Rizwan?s 2021 in the T20I cricketer is nothing short of a dream. The Pakistani cricketer amassed a staggering 1326 runs at a monstrous average of 73.66 for his team in the T20Is. He took only 29 innings to collect a pile of runs for Pakistan.



 The recent ICC T20 World Cup 2021 was his biggest highlight as he scored 281 runs at an average of 70.25.&nbsp;



<h2>Wanindu Hasaranga:</h2>



Sri Lanka?s spin wizard experienced a breakthrough year in the shortest format cricket. After playing in home conditions, it was Hasaranga?s time to showcase his spin prowesses in the T20 World Cup 2021.



He played a crucial role in the Sri Lankan campaign in the entire tournament. He ended the World Cup 2021 as the leading wicket-taker with 16 scalps while he also made some handy contributions with his bat.



Overall in 20 T20I matches, Wanindu Hasaranga scalped 36 wickets and amassed 196 runs including one half-century.



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ICC T20I Player of the Year 2021 Nominee announced - Mohammad Rizwan, Mitchell Marsh, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jos Buttler

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The ICC T20 World Cup 2022 has created a big buzz in the international circuit. The recent games are test matches or ODIs but the most valuable thing up for grabs this year is the T20I World Cup in Australia. The tournament will feature the 12 top teams on the global stage and will feature many amazing batters. The T20 leagues across the globe have helped in the growth of this format. So, many players who haven?t played in the global leagues like the IPL or BBL will also be seen in the ICC T20 World Cup. Here is an in-depth look at the top 10 batters to watch out for at the World Cup. These are players who are expected to rise in the ranks:?



**Rohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Ben Stokes, and Steve Smith are not considered as they do very well in every tournament**&nbsp;



<h2>10) Nicholas Pooran will lead the West Indies at the ICC T20 World Cup:?</h2>



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<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/nicholas-pooran-and-jaydev-unadkat-to-donate-parts-of-their-ipl-salary-towards-indias-covid-19-fight/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/nicholas-pooran-and-jaydev-unadkat-to-donate-parts-of-their-ipl-salary-towards-indias-covid-19-fight/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nicholas Pooran i</a>s a different player when he plays for the West Indies. The nationalism brings out a more responsible player in him. Nicholas comes to bat up the order at number 3 or number 4 and rules the games. His performance in TATA IPL 2022 was decent. It was above average. ?



Nicholas cannot bat below 3 or 4 because he is a player who can take the game away if he set. He needs his time at times. His 3 consecutive 50s against India in the recently concluded series speak volumes of his talent. Nicholas has fought in his personal life. He met with an accident in 2017. The severe accident had almost forced him to take early retirement. But this star player fought through all odds and is the captain of the West Indies team right now.&nbsp;



He has played several leagues all over the globe and has a good experience. He has the proper West Indian muscle power and also has the elegance of Brian Lara. He is a classy batsman. The West Indies team management needs to use his potential to the fullest.?



<h2>9) Charith Asalanka:?</h2>



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The chariot o<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-test-schedule-squads-time-telecast-live-streaming/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-sri-lanka-test-schedule-squads-time-telecast-live-streaming/" rel="noreferrer noopener">f Sri Lankan Cricket </a>is currently carried ahead by Asalanka. He was exceptional in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 and has risen through the ranks. He is a rock in the Sri Lankan middle-order. His presence has assured the resurgence of Sri Lankan cricket. ?



His recent performance at the international level gives a sense of reliability with his batting. He doesn?t have any evident weaknesses. Charith plays spin very well. The Sri Lankan team doesn?t have any special player or a player who is in the limelight. But if players like Charith, Pathum Nissanka, Dhananjay De Silva, and Rajapaksha bat decently well, Sri Lankan can be contenders. ?



The team has the bowling lineup sorted. Their batting now is in the hands of Charith and looks safe too. He averages 27 at a strike rate of 132. He also has a decent experience of playing 70 to 80 T20 league games. &nbsp;



<h2>8) David Miller will play for RSA at the ICC T20 World Cup:?</h2>



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David Miller is the senior-most player in the RSA batting unit. After the departure of Faf Du Plessis, it seems that David has found his old touch. He has started batting with more responsibility. The TATA IPL 2022 season might have helped him gain some confidence. David scored 460+ runs this season and ended in the top 6 run-getters. He single-handedly won the game against <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tata-ipl-2023-top-3-all-rounders-the-chennai-super-kings-can-target/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tata-ipl-2023-top-3-all-rounders-the-chennai-super-kings-can-target/" rel="noreferrer noopener">CSK </a>and the qualifier-1 for the Gujarat Titans. ?



David has always been a solid batter and has performed once in a while. He significantly lacked consistency but that looks sorted right now. He times the ball like no other batter. When you bowl in his arc, David hits it over mid-wicket for six. He has improved his off-side game as well. &nbsp;



<h2>7) Martin Guptill:&nbsp;</h2>



Marin Guptill is very under-rated. He is on the list of top run-scorers in all of T20Is. Guptill has a world of experience in his bag. He has been with the New Zealand team from the inception of this format. Unfortunately, this star player doesn?t get an IPL contract easily. He has never found a comfort zone with any of the teams. On his day, Guptill can take games away from the lion?s mouth. ?



Guptill is one of the fiercest openers. He piles on the pain from the first over itself. His cover drive and short-arm jab are a treat to watch. He whacks the pacers over mid-on for sixes. His elite performance in the 2015 ODI World Cup will never be forgotten. &nbsp;



<h2>6) Rassie Van Der Dussen will play for RSA at the ICC T20 World Cup:?</h2>



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Rassie Van Der Dussen is not in the limelight but is a champion player. Rassie has toiled through the lower ranks o<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-south-africa-3rd-t20i-dream11-prediction-fantasy-tips-playingxi-preview-match-details/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-vs-south-africa-3rd-t20i-dream11-prediction-fantasy-tips-playingxi-preview-match-details/" rel="noreferrer noopener">f South African d</a>omestic cricket and has earned his spot on the SA team. RVDD is now one of the most reliable batters for RSA. He and David Miller form the strong core of batting. ?



His numbers are unreal. Rassie average 40.01 in T20s at a strike rate of 135! Now, this speaks volumes of potential. The sample size is 30+ T20Is but it is enough to speak about his skill-set. Rassie recently played one of the most splendid knocks of his career. He took the game away from the Indians in the second T20I. ?



<h2>5) Babar Azam:&nbsp;</h2>



Babar Azam is the ?Mr. Dependable? for Pakistan. His performance has turned the ?Fab 4? into ?Fab 5?. Babar will also be leading Pakistan at the ICC T20 World Cup 2022. Ever since the transition occurred from Misbah to Babar, the performance of the Pakistan team has improved. The team has started playing a different brand of cricket. ?



Azam needs no introduction. He has played every other T20 league across the globe except for the IPL for obvious reasons. His numbers are unmatched. It will be great to see how effectively Babar can deal with the extra pace and extra bounce that the Australian wickets have to offer. &nbsp;



<h2>4) Liam Livingstone will play for England at the ICC T20 World Cup:?</h2>



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Liam Livingstone has set the stage on fire. Livingstone has taken range-hitting to a new level altogether. He, as I have written earlier is a complete T20 package. Livingstone is the 3D player that we have been talking about. &nbsp;



Liam is electric on the field. He jumps and dives like a cat. With the ball in hand, he bowls leg-spin and off-spin as well. A total T20 package, Liam is a threat with the bat. It will be great to see how Eoin Morgan uses him. The ideal position for Liam to bat is at number 4 or number 5. Below that he is a wasted commodity. Liam can also be used as a floater. The way to deal with this is that after the 7th over if a wicket falls, you send Liam to bat in. ?



<h2>3) Glenn Maxwell/ Mitchell Marsh:&nbsp;</h2>



The Australian team today has two of the best all-rounders on the planet in the form of Glenn Maxwell and Mitchell Marsh. It will be great to see how the defending champions make use of them. It will be ideal for Mitchell Marsh to bat number 3 and for Maxi to bat number 4. Glenn has found a comfort zone batting at number 4. He has scored 2 T20I hundreds at that position. &nbsp;



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Maxwell has done very well whenever he has batted up the order. He plays the spinners very well when he pulls out his sweep and reverse sweep. Mitchell Marsh on the other hand has already delivered. He was the reason why Australia won the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. He played exceptionally well in the knockout games. His injury management is the key for the Australian national team. ??



<h2>2) Mohammad Rizwan will play for Pakistan at the ICC T20 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



If there is a key to success for the Pakistan team apart from Babar Azam, it is Mohammad Rizwan. Rizwan has been on the top of his game since 2020. Before that, the Pakistan team was genuinely struggling. The dynamic duo of Rizwan and Azam won the game for Pakistan against India at the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. ?



Rizwan likes it when the ball comes onto the bat and this is exactly what the pitches in Australia have to offer. He has the skill to deal with the extra bounce as well. Playing in different T20 leagues has helped him gain a lot of experience. ?



<h2>Honorable Mentions:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul><li>1) Liton Das?</li><li>2) Suryakumar Yadav?</li><li>3) Najibullah Zadran?</li></ul>



<h2>1) Virat Kohli will play for India at the ICC T20 World Cup:&nbsp;</h2>



Virat Kohli in all other tournaments and Virat Kohli in the T20 World Cups are two different players. Virat Kohli averages 76.89 in the ICC T20 World Cup. He had a dream tournament in 2014 and emulated the same in 2016. He was the lone fighter in the India VS Pakistan match in 2021. ?



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Virat has set a different standard for himself. His knock against Australia in Mohali in the 2016 edition will never be forgotten. Virat Kohli and his skills need no introduction. Because he is having a lean patch in his career, it will be critical to see how he performs on the global stage. He has carried the burden of 1.3 billion Indian dreams and has done well, so this time around as well, we can expect the same. ?



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<h2>"Babar and Rizwan must not open together in T20Is," says Former Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur:</h2>



 South African-born <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Arthur" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">John Micheal Arthur</a> AKA Mickey Arthur who coached the Pakistan cricket team from 2016-2019 thinks, Pakistan should not open with Babar and Rizwan.



Babar and Rizwan are the highest-ranked Pakistani batsmen and they have been extremely successful while opening the innings. But he feels that Fakhar should open with either one of them while the other comes at No. 3 to give solidity to the middle order.



On ESPNcricinfo's T20 Time Out, Mickey said, ?You'd want to probably send Fakhar Zaman up and have a left-right batting combination so that the bowlers are bowling different angles, and you have Babar or Rizwan come in at No. 3 so that there is a little more depth and someone can play the sheet anchor role for them and hold one end up while the others revolve around these guys.?



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?I think they should [separate Babar and Rizwan]. Fakhar hits the ball in different areas, it frustrates the bowlers a little bit. It is the different angles, you've got a left hand and a right hand. So, spread Babar and Rizwan and you put Fakhar Zaman back at the top,? he added.



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Swapping the batting position of Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman could prove to be a cult for the Pakistani top order. Left and right-hand combination at the top and Babar batting at 3 can keep the scoreboard running as the Pakistani middle order is of course very aggressive and attacking but a little inexperienced at the same time.



?We used to build as best we can, and that was quite a good recipe for us. The difference between that team and the team now is that in the middle, we had Mohammad Hafeez and Shoaib Malik. In the middle now, they are a very young outfit, they don't have much experience, and when you get them three wickets down early, I think they are going to struggle,? Mickey concluded.&nbsp;



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Asia Cup 2022, "Babar and Rizwan must not open together in T20Is," says Former Pakistan's head coach Mickey Arthur

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The Asia Cup 2022 was full of action and intensity as it provided cricketing fun and entertained millions of cricket lovers from all across the world to the greatest extent. All the participating teams have given it their all so as to achieve desirable results in the tournament.&nbsp;



We got to see some extraordinary performances from some players in particular while several others had a disappointing time to everyone's surprise. The batters in particular ruled the tournament as they majorly determined their team's fortunes in the toughest of circumstances.&nbsp;



The Asia Cup 2022 witnessed several world-class batters prove their worth on the big stage. It's time for us to have a look at the top three highest run scorers in the Asia Cup 2022.&nbsp;



<h2>3. Ibrahim Zadran (Afghanistan) - 196 Runs</h2>



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Ibrahim Zadran finished third in the list of top run-getters in the Asia Cup 2022. The left-handed batsman was the top run-getter in the Asia Cup for his side with 196 runs in 5 matches including one fifty as he played a crucial role with the bat in several games.&nbsp;



He made quite a few crucial contributions with the bat and scored vital runs for his side against quality teams. His highest score was that of 64 which came against India in the super 4 stage match.



<h2>2. Virat Kohli (India) - 276 Runs</h2>



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Virat Kohli announced his arrival and is back to form with multiple incredible performances with the bat in the Asia Cup 2022. The right-hander smashed an unbelievable 276 runs in 5 matches at an average of 92. He smashed 2 fifties and his maiden century during the tournament and was the second leading run scorer in the Asia Cup 2022.&nbsp;



His highest score of 122* came against Pakistan in the super 4-stage match. Despite being considered to be out of form prior to the start of the tournament, the ex-captain of India proved his worth as he scored crucial runs for his side with great consistency throughout the tournament.&nbsp;



Unfortunately for him, India couldn't make things happen for itself and fail to reach the finals despite his magical efforts.



<h2>1. Mohammad Rizwan (Pakistan) - 281 Runs</h2>



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Mohammed Rizwan was the top run scorer in Asia Cup 2022. The right-handed amassed 281 runs in 6 matches including 3 half centuries at an average of 56.20. The right-handed scored important runs for his side in the majority of the matches and was among the runs for the majority of the tournament.&nbsp;



His highest score of 71 came against India in the crucial Super 4 stage match wherein Pakistan was chasing a total of 181. His low strike rate however seemed to be a bit of concern for the side. Unfortunately for him, Pakistan failed to win the title after being defeated by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sri_Lanka_national_cricket_team">Sri Lanka</a> in the finals despite his brilliant efforts with the bat.&nbsp;



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Babar and Rizwan are not going to win you tournaments, says Aaqib Javed: In the recently held T20 Asia Cup, many questions were raised about the attitude and intent of Pakistan's openers, captain Babar Azam and vice-captain Mohammad Rizwan. Critics have blamed the timid attitude of Babar and Rizwan for Pakistan's Asia Cup final defeat. Former Pakistan fast bowler Aaqib Javed slammed Pakistan captain Babar Azam and vice-captain Mohammad Rizwan for their slow and timid attitude while opening the batting. Aaqib claimed that the Pakistan cricket team would not be able to win any tournament due to the mobility of both.



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Rizwan and Babar are currently ranked one and two in the ICC rankings for T20I batsmen and are making the bulk of the team's runs. However, Rizwan's strike rate has been under doubt as Javed also claimed that the top order's wait-and-watch approach puts the team under pressure in the run-chases. 



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"These two openers are not going to win you tournaments ? Take the two openers [Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan], No.1 and No.2 players in the world. But such a player should know what to do. The vice-captain [Rizwan] plays for 15 overs ? starts playing when the asking rate is 8 and leaves after taking it to 17! [in the Asia Cup final that Pakistan lost to Sri Lanka]," said Aaqib Javed while talking to the reporters.



"By making Fakhar Zaman bat at No.3, beda-gark kar rahen hai (they are destroying him). Fakhar should open with one of these two (Babar and Rizwan)," he added.



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He also blasted Pakistan selectors and team management for playing Iftikhar Ahmed, Asif Ali, and Khushdil Shah in the team while suggesting alternatives for them, saying "Shoaib Malik was removed without an alternative, Paanch Saal mey ghuma-ghuma ke, Iftikhar Ahmed has come back 4 times. Same with Asif Ali and Khushdil Shah, Until you have an eye on it (feeder system below the national teams) and see who can come up to replace them, this will keep happening.&nbsp;I don?t know how we are going to get out of this situation."



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Babar and Rizwan are not going to win you tournaments, says Aaqib Javed

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Suryakumar Yadav eyeing to top the ICC men's T20I ranking: Star performers from India and Pakistan have made big gains in the latest update of the MRF Tires ICC Men's Player Rankings for T20Is. Pakistan's opener wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan tops the list, immediately followed by India's Suryakumar Yadav. Both are in their best form. Mohammad Rizwan is often criticized for building a slow pace in his as well as the team's innings with a strike rate of around 129, but that is not a problem with Suryakumar Yadav. He comes on the field and as soon as he comes, he breaks down on the bowlers. He can score runs around the field



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Pakistan is playing a seven-match T20 series with England in which the highest scorer of the Pakistan team for the last two matches(4th T20I and 5th T20I) is <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammad_Rizwan_(cricketer)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mohammad Rizwan</a>, who has single-handedly made the team's score respectable but he comes under the scanner for a reason that his strike rate remains in the range of 120 to 130, which is very low for the T20I format opener when you have 6 powerplay overs at the start.



Team India is currently playing a series of three T20 matches with South Africa. Just before this, India defeated Australia 2-1 in the 3 T20I match home series, in which Surya Kumar hit a scintillating half-century in the third match. In the first match against South Africa, SKY played a fiery inning and made the team victorious with a half-century.



Pakistan captain and opening batsman Babar Azam scored the second T20I century of his career in the second T20I against England, which propelled him to No. 3 in the ICC batsmen's ranking charts. Australia captain Aaron Finch has also moved up a place to fifth place after scoring 31 runs in the second T20 International against India in Nagpur.



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<h2>SURYAKUMAR YADAV's stats</h2>



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Suryakumar Yadav made his first-class debut against Delhi during the 2010?11 Ranji season. He started his career brilliantly as he scored 73 runs for Mumbai and was the only player to score a fifty in Mumbai's first innings. Since then, he has been a regular member of the team and has scored quite well in every season. Impressed by his talent, Indian selectors named him in Team India's home series against England, especially considering his strike rate. It was that day and ever since then, Surya has not stopped. He has made big stalwarts crazy with his style of batting.



"SKY has no limits" Suryakumar Yadav has already surpassed Shikhar Dhawan to make the record for most runs for India in a calendar year, while there are still 3 months left for the year to end, which will also have World Cup matches. 



<ol><li>Suryakumar Yadav 732 runs, an average of 40.66, 180.29 strike rate, 2022.</li><li>Shikhar Dhawan 689 runs, 147.22 strike rate, 2018.</li><li>Virat Kohli 641 runs, 106.83 average, 140.26 strike rate, 2016.</li></ol>



SuryaKumar Yadav's batting stats:



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<h2>MRF Tyres ICC Men's Player Rankings for T20Is</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>POS</td><td>PLAYER</td><td>TEAM</td><td>RATING</td><td>CAREER BEST RATING</td></tr><tr><td>1(=0)</td><td>&nbsp;Mohammad Rizwan</td><td>PAK</td><td>861</td><td>861 v England, 25/09/2022</td></tr><tr><td>2(+2)</td><td>Suryakumar Yadav</td><td>IND</td><td>801</td><td>816 v West Indies, 02/08/2022</td></tr><tr><td>3(-1)</td><td>Babar Azam</td><td>PAK</td><td>799</td><td>896 v England, 05/05/2019</td></tr><tr><td>4(-1)</td><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>SA</td><td>792</td><td>796 v England, 06/11/2021</td></tr><tr><td>5(=0)</td><td>Aaron Finch</td><td>AUS</td><td>707</td><td>900 v Zimbabwe, 03/07/2018</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Top 5 player's in ICC Men's Player Rankings for T20Is</figcaption></figure>



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ICC Ranking: Suryakumar Yadav Eyeing To Top the ICC Men's T20I Ranking

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Mohammad Rizwan says PSL is bigger and better than IPL: Pakistan wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has claimed that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) is bigger than the Indian Premier League (IPL). He said that even the International players sit as reserve players in Pakistan's T20 league.



On Thursday, the draft for the eighth season of the Pakistan Super League took place. Many well-known Pakistani players and former cricketers engaged with the league were there. Mohammad Rizwan, a well-known Pakistani wicketkeeper-batsman who presently serves as Multan Sultans' captain and who helped his team win the PSL title in the 2021 tournament, was also present at the ceremony. In reference to the PSL and the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rizwan made a significant comment prior to the IPL mini-Auction that has got the internet buzzing.



<h2>Mohammad Rizwan explains why PSL is bigger than IPL</h2>



The IPL, which premiered in 2008, was the first notable T20 league in the world. However, according to Rizwan, the Pakistan Super League is currently one of the toughest in the world.



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Rizwan said to Reporters, ?PSL has stunned the entire world. There were talks earlier that PSL won't be successful, but even we, as a player, have felt that PSL is a success. The IPL is there, but if you ask any player around the world who has played in the PSL, he would say that Pakistan's league is the toughest in the world.?



?The players who are reserves here, they are sitting on the bench at the international level as well (the reserve players are too of international level). Pakistan are getting good backup players, and PSL should get credit for that,? he added.



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"PSL?is?the?primary?cause?of?Pakistan's?team?receiving?a?strong?backup?because?it?is?the?world's?toughest?cricket?league," he concluded the topic.



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Mohammad Rizwan says PSL is bigger and better than IPL (2022)

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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.

PSL 2023 Final: Anticipation Builds as Teams Prepare for PSL Final Showdown.

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ICC T20I Rankings: Since the last two years, T20Is have been the prime format for all teams due to the two T20 World Cups in two years. However, there have been only a few batters who have performed consistently and have taken world cricket by storm in this format. India?s Suryakumar Yadav, Pakistan?s Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam are the three batters that have been there at the top in T20Is of late and have pipped each other in the rankings as well. They are the main reason behind their team?s success as they have been scoring runs consistently. In the process they have reached various milestones as well and have made themselves a great name.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC T20I Rankings: Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan battle for No.1 T20I rankings?</h2>



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<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com">International Cricket Council </a>(ICC) on Wednesday (12th April) updated the player's T20I rankings. Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav, who has been going through a red-hot form in the shortest format of the game, continued leading the charts. He?s the No.1 ranked T20I batter with 906 rating points.



However, there?s a battle going on between the lynchpin of Pakistan?s batting lineup Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam. They are just behind Suryakumar Yadav in the rankings and one among them might displace the Indian batter after their series against New Zealand.&nbsp;



While Mohammad Rizwan is the No.2 ranked T20I batter with 811 rating points, Babar Azam on the other hand is placed 3rd with 755 rating points. Pakistan is slated to lock horns with New Zealand in the five-match T20Is series, starting 14th April and the duo will be against each other for the No.1 ranking.?



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South Africa skipper Aiden Markram is the No.4 T20I batter with 748 ratings whereas Devon Conway is at No.5 with 745 ratings. Rilee Rossouw is behind Markram and Conway with 726 ratings. The trio has been going through a lean patch in the shortest format of the game and has been scorings runs consistently.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC T20I Rankings</h2>



Here are the ICC T20I Ranking for Men. 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>S.No</td><td>Player name&nbsp;</td><td>Team&nbsp;</td><td>Ratings&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>1.&nbsp;</td><td>Suryakumar Yadav&nbsp;</td><td>India&nbsp;</td><td>906</td></tr><tr><td>2.</td><td>Mohammad Rizwan&nbsp;</td><td>Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>811&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>3.</td><td>Babar Azam&nbsp;</td><td>Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>755&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>4.</td><td>Aiden Markram&nbsp;</td><td>South Africa&nbsp;</td><td>748&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>5.</td><td>Devon Conway&nbsp;</td><td>New Zealand&nbsp;</td><td>745&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>6.</td><td>Rilee Rossouw&nbsp;</td><td>South Africa&nbsp;</td><td>724&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>7.</td><td>Muhammad Wasim&nbsp;</td><td>UAE&nbsp;</td><td>716</td></tr><tr><td>8.</td><td>Dawid Malan&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>705&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>9.</td><td>Aaron Finch&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>680&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>10.</td><td>Jos Buttler&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>670&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC T20I Rankings: The battle between Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam goes intense for Suryakumar Yadav?s No.1 ranking

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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team. He said that it might look like they are scared of announcing the team, but it seems that they don't know what to do. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan. The Men in Green are yet to announce the team even though the deadline of 12th January has already been surpassed by a long margin. 
India, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan have all revealed their squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This has made many speculate about why Pakistan isn't announcing their squad for the tournament, which is less than one month away. 
There have been several reports that Pakistan will be announcing their squad for the tournament soon. They are awaiting the fitness of a few players, and hence, they will soon be naming the team. Some reports also have revealed the players who will be playing, but an official announcement is yet to come. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
Amid all this, former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commented on the same, saying that no one knows what is happening. He speculated that they might be waiting for the fitness report on Saim Ayub. Speaking in a video posted on his YouTube channel, he explained: 
"Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai -- karein to kya karein? (Is Pakistan scared to announce their squad? No, it isn't, just unsure what to do and what not). The biggest issue is whether Saim Ayub can return fit or not. It's still not clear." 
It remains to be seen when will Pakistan announce the squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tournament is all set to take place from 19th February, with the final all set to be played on 9th March.
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Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is around the corner and all the teams have named their squad for the tournament except the hosts Pakistan.

"Pakistan darr gaya"- PCB attacked as they are yet to announce ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad

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The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. This comes after the Indian governing body refused to write 'Pakistan' on their kits for the tournament. 
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February. The preparations for the tournament are on, and the ICC and the PCB are taking every step possible to make sure that everything is right on track. 
However, a controversy recently erupted after BCCI refused to write Pakistan on their jersey for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Notably, every participating nation, as per the ICC policy, has to write the name of the host nation below the logo of the tournament on their jersey. 
After BCCI refused to sport it, Pakistan Cricket Board officials made a strong statement, saying that BCCI is trying to use politics in every matter. He, however, mentioned that they are hopeful that ICC will support them and India will be asked to write the name of the jersey on their kits for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
Following this, BCCI also reacted, and the insider from the governing body said that since they are playing in Dubai, it isn't mandatory for them to wear the 'Pakistan written jersey'. The BCCI also stressed that they didn't write Pakistan's name on the podium of the Trophy tours as well. 
Amid all this, ICC has come up with a strong response for the BCCI. An ICC official mentioned that it is the responsibility of the host nation to add the tournament logo to their jersey. He stated: 
"It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys. All teams are obligated to comply with this rule," an ICC official said as per A-Sports, as quoted by NDTV. 
Not only this, it is learned that the ICC also warned BCCI that they would be taking strict action if they didn't wear the Pakistan-written jersey during the tournament.
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The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which is all set to be hosted by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), is scheduled to begin on 19th February.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has issued a warning to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) over the jersey controversy ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC launches attack at BCCI over jersey controversy, gives 'Strict action' warning for not wearing 'Pakistan' printed kits

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India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England. The series between the teams will begin on 22nd January at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 
Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is. With India set to play a five-match T20I series against England, it is expected that the pacer will be achieving the feat in the upcoming series. 
This comes as a remarkable feat because Arshdeep Singh made his debut during 2022, and to reach to 100 wickets within the span of around 2 years is staggering. The left-arm pacer has been nothing short of exceptional in the T20 format and is one of the most consistent performers with the ball for the team. 
Arshdeep Singh has been sensational with the new ball as well as in death. In the last few years, he has proved to be the biggest match-winner for India in T20Is. The pacer has won many games for the team on his own and will be keen to carry on the same form in the upcoming series. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024.  He was the joint-highest wicket-taker in the series with 17 wickets to his name as he oozed his class with both new ball and old ball, helping India to end their title drought.
Arshdeep Singh will be extremely important for India in the upcoming T20I series against England. The pacer will be key for the team alongside Mohammed Shami, who will be making his comeback to the team after a long injury break. The duo will be leading the attack for the team. 
With the kind of performances that he has displayed, Arshdeep Singh is likely to play all five games in the series. It won't be a surprise if he gets to 100 wickets in the first two games of the series against England.
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Arshdeep Singh is just 5 wickets away from becoming the first Indian bowler to pick 100 wickets in the T20Is.

India fast bowler Arshdeep Singh is all set to achieve the most massive feat in the history of T20I cricket in the upcoming T20I series against England.

Arshdeep Singh on the verge become the greatest Indian fast bowler in T20Is

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

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

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

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

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

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

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