<p><strong>IND vs AUS:</strong> Team India is leading 2-0 in the four-match series. The third Test match is being played at the Holkar Stadium in Indore. Batting first after winning the toss, the Indian captain could score only 109 runs in the first innings. In response, Australia scored 197 runs in the first innings to take an 88-run lead. </p>



<p>Indian fans expected better batting from the batsmen in the second innings but it did not happen. Chasing a lead of 88 runs, the Indian team got all-out on 163. India now has a lead of only 75 runs. If Indian bowlers all out Australia within 75 runs tomorrow morning then only the Indian team can win the match. The same Australian team will need only 75 runs to win. Cheteshwar Pujara scored the highest number of 59 runs in the second innings for India. Captain Rohit Sharma (12), Shubman Gill (5), Virat Kohli (13), Ravindra Jadeja (7), Shreyas Iyer (26), Srikar Bharat (3), Ashwin (16), while Axar Patel scored unbeaten runs.</p>



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<h2>Nathan Lyon created history against India</h2>



<p>Australia's third-most successful Test bowler is Nathan Lyon. From 2011 and 2023, he took 479 wickets in 118 Test matches. With 708 wickets, Aussie veteran Shane Warne previously held the top spot. The third Test match is currently taking place at the Holkar Stadium in Indore, and Nathan Lyon played outstandingly. In India's first innings, he had three wickets for just 35 runs in 11.2 overs. While in 2nd Inning he took eight wickets in 23.3 overs. </p>



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<h5><strong>Most successful spinners against India</strong></h5>



<ul>
<li>Nathan Lyon - 106* wickets.</li>



<li>Muttiah Muralitharan - 105 wickets.</li>



<li>Lance Gibbs - 63 wickets.</li>



<li>Derek Underwood - 62 wickets.</li>
</ul>



<p>* Indicates Player not Retired</p>



<h2>IND vs AUS,3rd Test: Playing XI</h2>



<p><strong>India | Playing XI:</strong> Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Srikar Bharat (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj</p>



<p><strong>Australia | Playing XI:</strong> Usman Khawaja, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith (c), Peter Handscomb, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Matthew Kuhnemann</p>



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IND vs AUS: Australia needed 76 runs to win the Indore Test match, Nathan Lyon made history by taking 8 wickets

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<p>The WTC 2021-2023 cycle is almost coming to an end. Test cricket is the most loved format of the sport. We have seen a few test matches go down the wire of late. These games are the ones that make sports exciting. Post the announcement of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tag/icc-world-test-championship/">World Test Championship</a>, the test matches have got a meaning and the games are truly very interesting. But who are the top performers of the WTC 2021-2023 cycle??</p>



<h2>Most Runs in WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name&nbsp;</td><td>Country&nbsp;</td><td>Innings&nbsp;</td><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>Average&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Joe Root&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>40&nbsp;</td><td>1915&nbsp;</td><td>53.7&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam&nbsp;</td><td>Pakistan&nbsp;</td><td>26&nbsp;</td><td>1527&nbsp;</td><td>61.8&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Usma Khawaja&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>27&nbsp;</td><td>1428&nbsp;</td><td>64.9&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>29&nbsp;</td><td>1384&nbsp;</td><td>53.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Jonny Bairstow&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>28&nbsp;</td><td>1285&nbsp;</td><td>51.4&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Joe Root has Mot Runs in the WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Joe-Root-min-1024x689.jpg" alt="Joe Root WTC 2021-2023 Cycle" class="wp-image-100380"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Joe Root has without a doubt been the top batter in this cycle. IMG SRC: ECB</figcaption></figure>



<p>Joe Root has scored a mountain of runs in this cycle of the World Test Championship. He was the only English batter scoring runs in the first half of the WTC 2021-2023 cycle. It was evident that the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/category/cricket-team/icc-teams/england/"> England cricket team</a> was struggling but Joe Root was their lone warrior. Root has been an integral part of their success after adopting the Bazzball approach as well. It is because players like Root, bind the team together. His getting sacked from captaincy was a setback but that has worked exceptionally well for him and the team.?</p>



<p>Most Wickets in WTC 2021-2023 Cycle:&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Name&nbsp;</td><td>Country&nbsp;</td><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td><td>Average&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Nathan Lyon&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>69&nbsp;</td><td>28.82&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>James Anderson&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>58&nbsp;</td><td>20.3&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kagiso Rabada&nbsp;</td><td>South Africa&nbsp;</td><td>55&nbsp;</td><td>23.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ollie Robinson&nbsp;</td><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>53&nbsp;</td><td>20.7&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Pat Cummins&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>53&nbsp;</td><td>21.22&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Nathan Lyon has the Most Wickets:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/lyon-kohli.jpg" alt="WTC 2021-2023 cycle Nathan Lyon" class="wp-image-102001"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Nathan Lyon has taken Australia to the top of the WTC table. IMG SRC: CA</figcaption></figure>



<p>Lyon has managed to get himself to the top of the charts this time around. He was a class apart from all the other bowlers. Playing in Australian conditions where the ball is generally meant to be given to the pacers, Lyon managed to be the trump card of the Australians. He was the reason behind the success of Australia in this WTC 2021-2023 cycle. His performance against India in Indore was elite. It was one for the ages. Lyon has been a tireless workhorse for the Australian team and has been a part of all the Ashes series since 2013.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Highest Individual Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player&nbsp;</td><td>Score&nbsp;</td><td>For&nbsp;</td><td>Against&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Latham&nbsp;</td><td>252&nbsp;</td><td>New Zealand&nbsp;</td><td>Bangladesh&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Dinesh Chandimal&nbsp;</td><td>206*&nbsp;</td><td>Sri Lanka&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Marnus Labuschagne&nbsp;</td><td>204&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>West Indies&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Steve Smith &nbsp;</td><td>200*&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>West Indies&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner&nbsp;</td><td>200&nbsp;</td><td>Australia&nbsp;</td><td>South Africa&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of the ICC. &nbsp;</a></p>

WTC 2021-2023: Top Performers of the World Test Championship. Most Runs, Most Wickets. Best Scores. All You Need to Know.&nbsp;

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<p>The first match of the three-match Test series between Pakistan and Australia is being played at the Perth Stadium, where Pakistan's problems seem to be increasing. This article will cover the full highlights of Day 3.</p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><div><div class=""><a href="#match-details">Match Details</a></div><div class=""><a href="#day-3-highlights">Day 3 Highlights</a></div><div class=""><a href="#pakistan-batting-scorecard-1st-inning">Pakistan Batting Scorecard, 1st Inning</a></div><div class=""><a href="#australia-vs-pakistan-1st-test-playing-11">Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Playing 11</a></div></div></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="match-details">Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li><strong>Match:</strong> AUS vs PAK, 1st Test, Pakistan tour of Australia, 2023?24</li>



<li><strong>Date:</strong> Thursday, December 14, 2023 - Monday, December 18, 2023</li>



<li><strong>Toss:</strong> Australia won the toss and opted to bat</li>



<li><strong>Time: </strong>7:50 AM</li>



<li><strong>Venue:</strong> Perth Stadium, Perth</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="day-3-highlights">Day 3 Highlights</h2>



<p>Chasing the Australian team's 487 runs in the first inning, the Pakistani team was all out for just 271 runs in the first inning. Imam-ul-Haq scored the most runs for Pakistan. He played an inning of 62 runs with the help of four fours. Chasing this big lead, everyone in the Pakistan team had their eyes on their former captain, Babar Azam. But he left for the pavilion after scoring only 21 runs.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-batting-scorecard-1st-inning">Pakistan Batting Scorecard, 1st Inning</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>BATTING</strong></th><th><strong>R</strong>un</th><th><strong>B</strong>all</th><th><strong>4s</strong></th><th><strong>6s</strong></th><th><strong>SR</strong></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Abdullah Shafique&nbsp;</td><td>42</td><td>121</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>34.71</td></tr><tr><td>Imam-ul-Haq&nbsp;</td><td>62</td><td>199</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>31.15</td></tr><tr><td>Shan Masood (c)</td><td>30</td><td>43</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>69.76</td></tr><tr><td>Khurram Shahzad&nbsp;</td><td>7</td><td>20</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>35.00</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam&nbsp;</td><td>21</td><td>54</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>38.88</td></tr><tr><td>Saud Shakeel&nbsp;</td><td>28</td><td>43</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>65.11</td></tr><tr><td>Sarfaraz Ahmed </td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>Agha Salman&nbsp;</td><td>28</td><td>76</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>36.84</td></tr><tr><td>Faheem Ashraf&nbsp;</td><td>9</td><td>17</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>52.94</td></tr><tr><td>Aamer Jamal&nbsp;</td><td>10</td><td>18</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>55.55</td></tr><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi&nbsp;</td><td>4</td><td>14</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>28.57</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>In the bowling order, Nathan Lyon took three wickets for 66 runs in 24 overs for Australia. The same captain, Cummins, and Starc also took 2 wickets each. Mitchell Marsh, Head, and Hazlewood got one wicket each.</p>



<p>By the end of the third day's play, the Australian team had batted a total of 33 overs, in which they scored 84 runs on the loss of two wickets. Currently at the crease, Usman Khawaja is batting after scoring 34 runs in 106 balls, while Steve Smith is batting after scoring 43 runs in 72 balls. By the end of the third day's match, Australia had a lead of 300 runs.</p>



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<p>From here, the troubles of the Pakistan team seem to be increasing. Batting in the fourth inning at Perth is not easy. Australia's spinner, Nathan Lyon, can be seen troubling the Pakistani batsman a lot in the fourth inning. In such a situation, if Pakistan has to win the first test match, then they will have to show top-class batting performance.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="australia-vs-pakistan-1st-test-playing-11">Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Playing 11</h2>



<p><strong>Australia: </strong>David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wk), Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Josh Hazlewood</p>



<p><strong>Pakistan: </strong>Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Sarfaraz Ahmed (wk), Agha Salman, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Aamer Jamal, Khurram Shahzad</p>



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<p><strong><mark>Visit the?<a href="https://www.icc-cricket.com/homepage" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ICC Official WEBSITE</a>?for more recent updates.</mark></strong></p>

Australia vs Pakistan, 1st Test: Day 3 Highlights, Pakistan is on the verge of defeat in Perth Test

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<p><strong>BGT 2024-25</strong>: Australian legendary players like Steven Smith and Travis Head and others went on to pick India's next future star among Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill. </p>



<p>India and Australia will take on each other in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will start at the end of November, as India travels to Australia for the 5-match long red ball series. The series has been anticipated for a long time now, and even the players from both sides have made bold claims regarding it. <br> <br>Also, several legends, like <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunil_Gavaskar">Sunil Gavaskar</a> and Ricky Ponting, have had their say on the upcoming tour. Ponting was the first to claim that the Aussies would seal the series with a 3-1 advantage over India. <br> <br>To this claim, Gavaskar came back strongly, as he reminded them how India had won the last four Border-Gavaskar Trophies, of which the last two were on the Australian islands; hence, he mocked Ponting?s home advantage remark. <br> <br>However, the likes of Sourav Ganguly, Matthew Hayden, and Adam Gilchrist said how thrilling this contest between the two giants of the game can be and how crucial it is from both teams? points of view. </p>



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<p><br>Now, in a recent interview, Travis Head went on to praise Indian superstar batter Shubman Gill on his dominance as a young batter and his immense impact on the game. For all, it is a known fact that Head is an Australian multi-format player who has resolved to find form across all formats. <br> <br><em>"Shubman Gill is a superstar. He's played some ridiculous innings; he's got a great game against Spin. He's a class batter."</em> Said Head to the Star Sports while complimenting the excellence of Gill. </p>



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<p><br>In the same podcast interview with many players, many of the Australian greats went on to claim Jaiswal as India?s next-best superstar and the future of Indian cricket. </p>



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<p><br>Players like Steven Smith, the veteran among Fab4, Josh Hazelwood, Nathan Lyon, Alex Carey, and Mitchell Starc went on to pick the 22-year-old explosive left-handed batter Yashasvi Jaiswal as India?s best future prospect, and it seems rightly so to the form he has been in. </p>



<p><strong>ALSO READ:</strong> <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-ban-indian-team-updates-for-the-bangladesh-t20i-series-shubman-gill-to-be-rested/">IND vs BAN: Indian Team updates for the Bangladesh T20I series: Shubman Gill to be rested</a><br> <br>Travis Head and Camron Green went on to claim Shubman Gill as their best-ever player who can be a great asset in the future. Marnus Labuschagne, on the other hand, has kept himself in a safe zone, as he picked either of these two players as the best who can contribute largely to Indian cricket?s future.<br></p>

BGT 2024-25: Aussie players have picked Shubman Gill and Jaiswal as the future of Indian cricket ft. Travis Head|

BGT 2024-25: Aussie players have picked Shubman Gill and Jaiswal as the future of Indian cricket ft. Travis Head

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<p><strong>IND vs NZ:</strong> What a comeback day for India, as India pulled back the game to their side at Pune after a dismaying outing at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, where India faced a crushing defeat. <br> <br>Gautam Gambhir and Rohit Sharma faced some criticism over bringing in so many changes to the Indian Playing 11, the most absurd of them being Washington Sundar in place of Kuldeep Yadav. <br> <br>Even the likes of Gavaskar in the commentary box slammed the pick of Washington Sundar, as he said Sundar is picked in order to strengthen their batting order and not as a spinner since he said Kuldeep was a better player in taking the ball away from left-handers, a reason Gambhir specified for picking Sundar. </p>



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#ind-vs-nz-dream-return-for-washington-sundar">IND vs NZ: Dream Return for Washington Sundar </a></li><li class=""><a href="#ashwins-new-record-set-in-the-wtc">Ashwin?s new record set in the WTC </a></li><li class=""><a href="#gambhir-the-tactical-genius-behind-indias-stunning-day-1">Gambhir, the tactical genius behind India?s stunning Day 1 </a></li></ul></nav></div>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ind-vs-nz-dream-return-for-washington-sundar">IND vs NZ: Dream Return for Washington Sundar </h2>



<p>A few days ago, Washington Sundar was not even part of the 15-member squad of the Indian team; instead, the Tamil Nadu all-rounder was busy scoring 150 runs with the bat and picking a couple of three-fors across both innings of play against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. <br> <br>Washington Sundar went on to pick 7 wickets for India, which turned his best-ever test figures and maiden 5-for for India. Alongside his Tamil Nadu teammate, he went on to clean up the Kiwi batters for 259 runs in the first inning. </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ashwins-new-record-set-in-the-wtc">Ashwin?s new record set in the WTC </h2>



<p>Ashwin picked the first three wickets of the day, which included the likes of skipper Tom Latham, Will Young, and set opener Devon Conway, as in this feat he surpassed fellow competitor Nathan Lyon for most wickets both in the WTC and the highest number of Test career wickets. </p>



<p>Ashwin now has 189 WTC wickets more than <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Lyon">Nathan Lyon</a>, while also he now has 531* wickets in First Class cricket history which is 1 wicket more than the Aussie spinner Nathan Lyon.   </p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="gambhir-the-tactical-genius-behind-indias-stunning-day-1">Gambhir, the tactical genius behind India?s stunning Day 1 </h2>



<p>Gautam Gambhir is now a proud coach as his tactical brilliance has once again emerged to be successful for the side, as Ashwin has owned Pune?s spin-favorite track spinners and later by Washi post lunch for India. <br> <br>For the Kiwis, the two batters who had the finest match at the Chinnaswamy continue their good form, as they now have scored 76 and 65, respectively, from Conway and Ravindra. India in their batting inning faced an early setback with the wicket of skipper Rohit Sharma. <br> <br>Every Indian fan anticipates the iconic Indian batters to step up and score hundreds to give India the desired lead in the second Test.</p>



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IND vs NZ: India ends Day 1 on a perfect note; Gautam Gambhir is a proud coach as Sundar picks a career-best 7 for 59 as he spins out Kiwis

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<p dir="ltr"><span><strong>IND vs AUS</strong>: At the end of Day 4, when the Aussies seemed to be struggling with 9 wickets down, Australian no. 10 <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nathan_Lyon"><strong>Nathan Lyon</strong></a> and no. 11 Scott Boland put on invaluable 50 runs for the final wicket of the inning. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The Aussies posted a decent 228/9 at the end of Day 4, as they have extended their lead to 333 with some splendid innings scored from Labuschagne, skipper Cummins, and Lyon. India would have to chase a minimum of 334 runs even if Australia declared or failed to score any further runs on the final day of the Boxing Day test. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>The Melbourne Cricket Ground, or the MCG, is one of the most widely renowned venues in world cricket, as it has witnessed years of enriched cricket history and several iconic run chases in Test cricket. </span></p>
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<p><b>Lyon and Boland help Aussie extend the lead to 333 on Day 4 (Image Credit: X)</b><b></b></p>
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<h2 dir="ltr"><span>Highest successful run chases at the MCG in tests:</span></h2>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>1. England chased 332 against Australia in 1928.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>2. England chased 298 against Australia in 1895.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>3. South Africa chased 297 against Australia in 1953.</span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>If India can chase down the new set target at the MCG, this will be the highest-ever run chase ever recorded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Jasprit Bumrah bowled the second over, the final over of Day 4, when he almost dismissed Lyon for 35 as a sharp outswinger took the Aussie no. 10’s outside edge. Indian slip fielder KL Rahul grabbed a stunner as he trapped the ball within his legs; however, all his efforts were in vain as the umpire signalled no ball, and Lyon was ruled not out. </span></p>
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<p dir="ltr"><span>Anyway, India remains the only team from the subcontinent that has ever won a test match while chasing a target at the MCG. </span></p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>ALSO READ</strong>: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/nitish-kumar-reddy-scripts-history-breaks-multiple-records-with-his-boxing-day-ton-at-mcg/">NK Reddy's iconic maiden hundred at the MCG </a> </p>

Top 3 highest targets chased at MCG (Image Credit: X)

The Melbourne Cricket Ground, or the MCG, is one of the most widely renowned venues in world cricket, as it has witnessed years of enriched cricket history and several iconic run chases in Test cricket. If India can chase down the new set target at the MCG, this will be the highest-ever run chase ever recorded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. 

IND vs AUS: If India can chase down the new set target at the MCG, this will be the highest-ever run chase ever recorded at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

IND vs AUS: Top three highest targets chased at Melbourne Cricket Ground in Tests

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The coveted Women's domestic tournament in India- THE WPL 2025 is on the horizon. Download the Women's Premier League 2025 schedule PDF. Download PDF with group-stage matches, Eliminators, and the grand final. Get all the details for the WPL 2025 tournament in one PDF!

WPL 2025 features five teams competing across four cities, with a thrilling format leading to the final on March 15.

WPL 2025 Schedule PDF Download | Women's Premier League 2025 All Teams' Fixtures in One PDF

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<p><span>South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. The match between the teams is taking place at the Newlands in Cape Town.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament. His effort came during the 4th over of the Sunrisers Eastern Cape when he plucked a stunner to remove Tom Abell and put his team at the top.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Corbin Bosch bowled a delivery that was was short and was angled in. Abell looked to pull it and got a massive top-edge on the pull. Dewald Brevis, who was at deep square, seemed to have lost it in the sun and with the kind of impression he gave, it looked ball would land safely.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>The ball was going beyond him, but Dewald Brevis stretched his right hand over him and grabbed it out of thin air. He came up with the superman type effort and flew to take a blinder and send the batter packing:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>You can seen the video at the end of the article:</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Dewald Brevis notably has made a habit of picking stunners in the league. He picked a sensational catch in the last match against JSK and now came up witn another effort. He complimented his bowlers, who came up with the magical effort with the ball and made mockery of opposition.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span></p>
<p><span>Corbin Bosch was the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians Cape Town. The all-rounder picked four wickets with the ball while Kagiso Rabada picked two scalps. Based on their collective effort with the ball, they bundled out Sunrisers Eastern Cape for just 107 runs.</span><span><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span></span></p>
<p><span>Mumbai Indians Cape Town would be confident of chasing the target and gain important points in the league. Dewald Brevis would be eager to get some runs under his belt and help his team win the game and put one step in the playoffs of the SA20 2025.</span></p>
<p><span>Also Read: </span><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-men-s-odi-team-of-the-year-icc-odi-team-of-the-year-2024-announced/#google_vignette">ICC MEN'S ODI TEAM OF THE YEAR | ICC ODI Team of The Year 2024 Announced</a></p>
<h2><span>Watch: Dewald Brevis takes a stunner to remove Tom Abell </span></h2>

Mumbai Indians Cape Town Dewald Brevis came up with the stunning effort in the field and picked the best catches in the history of the tournament.

South Africa batter Dewald Brevis stole the limelight with his fielding during the ongoing game of the SA20 2025 between Mumbai Indians Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape.

Watch: Dewald Brevis turns into ‘SUPERMAN’ as he takes a stunner in SA20 2025

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<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction:</strong> The ICC Champions Trophy matches are about to start soon, and the tickets for these matches are now out. In today's article, we will share predictions for the matches to be played in Pakistan and the UAE. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will tell you which team has a higher chance of winning this tournament. After 8 years, the Champions Trophy is making a comeback, with eight teams hosting it. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We will provide all the details in today's article. So, let's begin and learn about the Champions Trophy 2025 predictions and all related information.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><b>Champions Trophy 2025 Qualified Team<o:p></o:p></b></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">However, a total of eight teams have qualified for this cricket league, the ICC Champions Trophy and all the matches will be played between them. The opening match of this league is between Pakistan and New Zealand.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">As we know that Pakistani pacers have always dominated and in this situation, New Zealand's unique combination of batting and bowling, along with excellent all-rounders, will also cause difficulties for this battle.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">In such a situation, after getting information about the pitch condition and playing eleven, we will predict the specific team.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">This thrilling competition will last for 19 days and includes teams like Bangladesh, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Australia, England, and South Africa, with Group B consisting of these teams.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The top two teams from both groups will advance to the knockout stage, which will feature two semi-finals and a final. The final is scheduled to be held on March 9.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span class="H1"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Pakistan’s Raza’s Prediction For ICC Champions Trophy 2025</strong><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">Cricket expert Raza from Pakistan confidently stated that Pakistan and India have the highest chances of winning this tournament. Both teams have the quality and talent to dominate this format. Zimbabwe's star all-rounder predicted Australia and New Zealand as potential winners of the tournament. Similarly, different experts have shared their opinions.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal"><span class="H1"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><strong>Sunil Gawaskar’s Prediction</strong><o:p></o:p></span></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal">According to Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar, Pakistan has great potential and abilities to win this tournament, as they will be playing on their home ground. However, playing at home does not guarantee a 100% win. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Gavaskar pointed out that India lost the ODI World Cup 2023 at home despite winning the first 10 matches due to a lack of clinical performance in the final. He believes Pakistan will perform better in the upcoming tournament. He shared this opinion in an interview with Star Sports.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Also Read:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-men-s-odi-team-of-the-year-icc-odi-team-of-the-year-2024-announced/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> ICC MEN'S ODI TEAM OF THE YEAR | ICC ODI Team of The Year 2024 Announced</a></p>

Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: The ICC Champions Trophy matches are about to start soon, and the tickets for these matches are now out. In today's article, we will share predictions for the matches to be played in Pakistan and the UAE.

Champions Trophy 2025, Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction

Champions Trophy 2025 Prediction: Who Will Win This Tournament

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<p>Rajasthan Royals, one of the most iconic franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL), has unveiled its new jersey for the upcoming season. Rajasthan Royal new jersey show the rajasthan's rich heritage and the spirit of in diversity.</p>
<p>This new jersey was Designed by the of the college students of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) Jodhpur, this year’s rajasthan royal want that jersey was designed in home ground by the young talent and celebrating the cultural legacy of Rajasthan.</p>
<p>The design of the jersey draws inspiration from the intricate motifs found inside the Vijay Stambh (Victory Tower) at Chittorgarh which show the history of rajasthan.</p>
<p>This historic tower, a testament to the valor and unity of the Rajput forces led by King Rana Kumbha, symbolizes the spirit of “Unity in Diversity” – a value deeply resonant with the ethos of Rajasthan Royals.</p>
<p>The jersey’s design reflects this legacy, blending traditional elements with a contemporary aesthetic to create a striking representation of pride and heritage.</p>
<p>Jake Lush McCrum, CEO of Rajasthan Royals, said: “We’re deeply invested in developing talent, whether on or off the field. It gives us such pleasure in this instance to be able to use our platform to show off the skills of these gifted designers in Rajasthan. The creative minds at NIFT Jodhpur have come up with a fantastic design that is etched deep in the history of Rajasthan while giving it a contemporary touch.”</p>
<p>The Director of NIFT Jodhpur, Prof. G. Hari Shankar Prasad, expressed their excitement on being involved with the project “It has been an honor to work on a project that represents Rajasthan’s heritage and to see our work come to life on such a grand platform. We wish our students' get as grand a stage as possible, and this initiative by the Royals has provided just that. This will encourage all our present and hopefully budding design students a lot.”</p>
<p>Fan's of Rajasthan Royals will buy jersey from online store it is available for pre order in there official website - <a href="https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop">https://www.rajasthanroyals.com/shop</a>. </p>
<p><span>This new jersey of Rajasthan Royals show the world its strong leadership and deep-rooted cultural connection, that showcase the unique entity of Rajasthan Royals in IPL season 2025.</span></p>

Rajasthan Royals Unveil The Matchday Jersey For The Upcoming IPL Season 2025 | New Jersey Of Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals unveil the Matchday Jersey for the Upcoming IPL Season.
Designed by students of NIFT Jodhpur, the jersey celebrates Rajasthan’s rich heritage and the spirit of unity in diversity.

Rajasthan Royals released its new jersey design for ipl 2025.

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<p>Test cricket is the pinanncale of this sport and it is certainly the hardest format of the game. It takes a lot to perform and deliver consistently for a long time. Every run in Test cricket is very important, and not many players can play consistently. This article is also related to a similar stat where we will talk about some batters who had a tremendous test career.</p>
<p>In this article we will talk about players with 10,000 runs. Sachin Tendulkar has scored the most runs in Test cricket. But do you know who is the fastest batter to reach 10,000 test runs in history? Below, we will talk about the top five batters on this elite list.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">List of Top Five fastest batters to reach 10,000 runs in Test Cricket</h2>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max" style="width: 34.1861%; height: 20px;">Brian Lara</td>
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<td class="ds-min-w-max ds-text-right" style="width: 14.2023%; height: 20px;"><span class="">111</span></td>
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<div class="ds-popper-wrapper"><span class="ds-cursor-pointer" aria-expanded="false"><span class="ds-text-tight-s ds-font-regular ds-text-typo-primary hover:ds-text-typo-primary-hover ds-block">India</span></span></div>
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<p><strong>5. Steve Smith (AUS)</strong></p>
<p>Steve Smith is one of the best test batters that the game has seen in the last decade or so. He started his career as a leg-spinner and batted at no. 8 in his first game. But here, he is among the greatest of all time. Smith recently reached the 10,000-run mark in the first test against Sri Lanka in Galle in his 205th innings. He has scored 10,038* runs in 205 innings at an average of almost 56 with 34 centuries and 42 half-centuries.</p>
<p><strong>4. Ricky Ponting (AUS)</strong></p>
<p>Former Australian captain was the best captain that the game has seen. He retired with four ICC trophies. Ponting also retired with the second-most runs in test cricket, and he is the fourth-fastest overall, having done it in 196 innings. Ponting played 168 tests between 1995 and 2012 and scored 13,378 runs at an average of 51.85. He scored 41 centuries and 62 half-centuries with a best of 257.</p>
<p><strong>3. Kumar Sangakkara (SL)</strong></p>
<p>Sri Lanka's Kumar Sangakkara was an underrated batter, but his numbers are certainly mind-boggling. He retired with the most runs and centuries for Sri Lanka in international cricket. The Southpaw also holds the record for the second-most test double hundreds (11) after Sir Don Bradman (12). Sangakkara reached 10,000 test runs in his 195th innings. He played 134 tests and scored 12,400 runs at an average of 57.40 and the best of 319. The Southpaw scored 38 centuries and 52 half-centuries in total.</p>
<p><strong>2. Sachin Tendulkar (IND)</strong></p>
<p>The legendary Indian batter Sachin Tendulkar is the second-fastest batter overall. Sachin retired with the most runs, centuries, half-centuries, and matches in test cricket history. That tells something about his longevity. Sachin played 200 tests and scored 15921 runs at an average of 53.78 and a best of 248 not out. He scored 51 centuries and 68 half-centuries and reached 10,000 runs in his 195th test innings.</p>
<p><strong>1. Brian Lara (WI)</strong></p>
<p>Brian Lara was one of the best batters that West Indies produced in this game. The left-hander holds the record for the highest test individual score and is the only batter to cross the 370-run mark twice in an innings. Lara reached 10,000 test runs in the 195th innings. Overall, he scored 11953 runs in 131 tests at an average of 52.88, with 34 centuries and 48 half-centuries.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/3-changes-india-should-make-to-win-the-fourth-ind-vs-eng-t20i-against-england-in-pune/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">3 Changes India should make to win the fourth IND vs ENG T20I against England in Pune</a></p>

Sachin Tendulkar is the fastest Indian batter to reach 10,000 Test runs.

Steve Smith surpasses Rahul Dravid to become the fifth-fastest batter to reach 10,000 Test runs.