World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table: What a disastrous home season it has turned out for Pakistan! The Asian side which is known to dominate in home conditions failed to win even a single test match in the entire season on home soil. The lean run of Pakistan's test side continued as they drew the two-match test series against New Zealand in the National Stadium in Karachi.



Kiwi skipper Tim Southee called for a brave declaration late on day four which set the tone for an eventful final day of the 2nd test. Pakistan lost two early wickets on day four itself without adding a single run to the scoreboard and it seemed a total of 319 runs was far-fetched for the hosts.



On the final day of the 2nd Test, the Kiwis once again scalped three crucial wickets to further put a hole in Pakistan's batting unit. Half of Pakistan's batting unit was bundled at a score of 80 runs and it looked dark for the home side to show resistance against the scrutinizing bowling spells.



However, veteran batter Sarfaraz Ahmad showcased his batting brilliance in a time of adversity for Pakistan. Ahmad stitched a strong 100 runs partnership with Saud Shakeel and followed it with another 70-run stand with Salman Agha. In the process, the senior glovesman completed his century and kept Pakistan in the game till the very last moment.



As the game proceeded to its end, the light began fading away and it only meant that New Zealand will have to bowl spinners to complete the remaining overs. Although Sarfaraz eventually lost his wicket while six overs were yet to be bowled, the duo of Nasheem Shah and Abrar Ahmed held their sides and took the game to a draw.



With the draw, Pakistan's win percentage in the WTC test matches moved to 38.1. Through the World Test Championship 2021-23 cycle, Pakistan only managed to win four test matches and six times they ended up being on the losing side. Meanwhile, on four occasions, they took the game to a draw.



Pakistan's hopes for the World Test Championship Final are already over. They were never in contention for the summit clash following their embarrassing performance throughout the cycle.



This article would lead you through World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after PAK vs NZ 2nd Test.



<h2>World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated]</h2>



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Australia continues to lead the way for the other Test-playing sides in the World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table with a whopping 78.57 win percentage. The Aussies are followed by the Indians, who are in contention for the WTC final, with a win percentage of 58.93. The third place is grabbed by Sri Lanka with a 53.33 win percentage while South Africa stands in the fourth place with a 50 win percentage.



England (46.97) is placed fifth followed by West Indies (40.91), Pakistan (38.1), New Zealand (27.27) and Bangladesh (11.11).



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World Test Championship (WTC) Points Table [Updated] after PAK vs NZ 2nd Test

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PAK vs NZ 1st T20I: New Zealand is currently on a tour of Pakistan where the Blackcaps are all set to square off against Pakistan in a five-match T20I series followed by a five-match ODI series. The first T20I is slated for April 14 at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore at 7:30 PM. Here we discuss PAK vs NZ Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report &amp; Injury Updates For 1st T20I.



The two teams last faced off in Sydney at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final. New Zealand posted 152/4 in 20 overs, and Pakistan came out on top by seven wickets. In the forthcoming series, New Zealand will like to get payback for their heartbreaking loss.



For this home series, Pakistan has picked a full-strength squad. The Green Shirts, who lost 1-2 in a three-match series against Afghanistan, rested some of their key players and added some fresh faces in March. Pakistan will be expecting to deliver better performances against the Blackcaps, who will be missing skipper Kane Williamson, now that regular players are back in action.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-t-20-i-match-details">PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Tour:?New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023<a href="https://bit.ly/3Kad2YV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></li>



<li>Match:?PAK vs NZ 1st T20I</li>



<li>Day/Date:?Friday/14th April 2023</li>



<li>Venue:?Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</li>



<li>Time:?7:30 PM</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-t-20-i-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Pitch Report</h2>



The Lahore pitch is conducive to both bowlers and batsmen. The Pitch goes slow as the game goes and aids more to spinners and hence the chase has been tougher here if the target is over 170. Even in the just-wrapped PSL, spinners have shown to be useful as the game progresses.



Teams batting first will try to play it safe early on before going big in the end. The toss-winning team will choose to bowl first and restrict the opponent below 160. On this field, the first-inning average is 170.



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Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Babar Azam (C), Mohammad Haris, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shan Masood, Shadab Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Imad Wasim, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi



New Zealand: Rachin Ravindra, Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (WK)(C), Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, James Neesham, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Henry Shipley



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-1st-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-team">PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team</h2>



Tom Latham(WK), Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Haris, Will Young, Shan Masood, Daryl Mitchell(VC), Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Matt Henry, Shaheen Shah Afridi.



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PAK vs NZ 1st T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 1st T20I

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Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report: On Friday, 14 April, at 09:30 PM (IST), Pakistan will play against New Zealand in a T20I match as part of New Zealand's tour of Pakistan 2023. The series includes five T20Is and five ODIs.?



First time in history, New Zealand will play their first T20 international match in Pakistan. Both teams played 29 T20I at different venues but never played any T20I match in Pakistan, this clearly shows the revival of international cricket in Pakistan. 



Pakistan lost their last T20 international series against Afghanistan for the first time in history, and they lost the series by 2-1.



ICC ranking of Pakistan is 3rd in T20I, whereas New Zealand is at 5th spot, they both eagerly want to win the series and move to the top in the T20I Team Ranking.



Pakistan Looks stronger, and it is not easy to beat New Zealand in T20I, for this match, Pakistan is the favourite to win this match.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs NZ Match Details :</h2>



Series: New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 2023



Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand 1st T20I



Date and Time: April 14,09:30 PM (IST)



Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore



Live Streaming Platform: Fan Code



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gaddafi Stadium Details:</h2>



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Gaddafi cricket stadium is a famous ground in Lahore, one of the Beautiful stadiums of Pakistan, with a capacity of 27,000. Gaddafi Stadium is the home ground of the Pakistan national cricket team and PSL team Lahore Qalandars home ground.



The stadium witnessed many memorable matches, hosted ICC World Cup final in 1996 between Sri Lanka and Australia and the Highest total(209 by ENG) by any team in T20Is and the Highest individual score(104* by Moh. Rizwan) by any player in the T20Is. 



The record of PAK at their home ground is outstanding. They played a total of 18 matches in which they won 10 matches and lost eight matches.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report:</h2>



The Pitch of Gaddafi Stadium is a neutral wicket, both fast and spin bowlers have some assistance from the pitch. At the start of the first innings, fast bowlers are impactful but later on, spinners have important role especially in the middle overs.



As per recent matches of PSL, the nature of the wicket is neutral, and it supports both bowlers and batters. The Pitch of Gaddafi Stadium goes slow as the game progresses. The average first-inning score on this pitch is 170, more than the average second-inning score. Both prefer to bat first on Gaddafi's pitch.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gaddafi Stadium Upcoming Matches:</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gaddafi Stadium T20 Records:</h2>



Matches Played: 18



Batting 1st Won: 9



Batting 2nd Won: 9



Highest Score: 209/3 by England



Lowest Score: 101 by Pakistan



Average Score: 159



Average Runs Per Wicket: 27.05



Average Runs Per Over: 8.18



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Gaddafi Stadium Weather Report:</h2>



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The weather conditions for today's match at this venue are hot. The Temperature is around 35 degrees Celsius, and the Wind Speed is light at about 4 km/h. The sky is partly cloudy, but sunshine is also present, and there is a chance of dew in the second inning, and the humidity is approx. 56%.??



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PAK vs NZ 2023: Gaddafi Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report for 1st T20I, T20 Records

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Pak vs NZ Match Highlights: The New Zealand team has gone on a tour of Pakistan. This tour starts tomorrow (14 April) and will end on 7 May. Both teams will play five ODIs and five T20 matches. The first match of the five T20 series was played today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan. The Pakistani team was led by Babar Azam, while the New Zealand team was led by Tom Latham in the absence of Kane Williamson.



Babar Azam, the captain of Pakistan, elected to bat first after winning the toss. In 19.5 overs, the team scored 182 runs while losing 10 wickets. Although the team's beginnings weren't particularly noteworthy, Mohammad Rizwan and Babar Azam, the first two players for Pakistan, were both dismissed during the power play. Both Fakhar Zaman and Saim Ayub contributed 47?47 run innings.



Chasing the target of 182 runs, the New Zealand team got all out for just 94 runs in 15.3 overs. Mark Chapman scored the highest inning total of 34 runs for New Zealand. For Pakistan, Haris Rawf took four wickets for 17 runs in 3.3 overs. Imad Wasim got two wickets, while Shaheen Shah Afridi, Zaman Khan, Faheem Ashraf, and Shadab Khan each got one wicket.



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



<ul>
<li>Match: PAK vs NZ, 1st T20I, New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023</li>



<li>Date: Friday, April 14, 2023</li>



<li>Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opt to bat</li>



<li>Time: 9:30 PM</li>



<li>Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</li>



<li>Result: Pakistan Won by 88 runs</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan Scorecard</h2>



Total: 182-10 (19.5 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batsman</td><td></td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4s</td><td>6s</td><td>SR</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Milne</td><td>8</td><td>10</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>80.00</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>b Milne</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>128.57</td></tr><tr><td>Fakhar Zaman&nbsp;</td><td>c Chapman b Sodhi</td><td>47</td><td>34</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>138.23</td></tr><tr><td>Saim Ayub&nbsp;</td><td>run out (Bowes)</td><td>47</td><td>28</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>167.85</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan&nbsp;</td><td>c Latham b Henry</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>166.66</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed&nbsp;</td><td>c Latham b Henry</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Imad Wasim&nbsp;</td><td>c Henry b Neesham</td><td>16</td><td>13</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>123.07</td></tr><tr><td>Faheem Ashraf&nbsp;</td><td>c &amp; b Lister</td><td>22</td><td>16</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>137.50</td></tr><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi&nbsp;</td><td>c Bowes b Henry</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>Haris Rauf&nbsp;</td><td>c Neesham b Lister</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>220.00</td></tr><tr><td>Zaman Khan&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Zealand Scorecard</h2>



Total: 94-10 (15.3 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batsman</td><td></td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4s</td><td>6s</td><td>SR</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Latham (c)</td><td>lbw b Haris Rauf</td><td>20</td><td>24</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>83.33</td></tr><tr><td>Chad Bowes&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Zaman Khan</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>20.00</td></tr><tr><td>Will Young&nbsp;</td><td>b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>2</td><td>7</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>28.57</td></tr><tr><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>c Haris Rauf b Faheem Ashraf</td><td>11</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>220.00</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>c Zaman Khan b Shadab Khan</td><td>34</td><td>27</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>125.92</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>c sub (Shan Masood) b Haris Rauf</td><td>15</td><td>8</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>187.50</td></tr><tr><td>Rachin Ravindra&nbsp;</td><td>b Haris Rauf</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>40.00</td></tr><tr><td>Adam Milne&nbsp;</td><td>c Iftikhar Ahmed b Imad Wasim</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ish Sodhi&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>3</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Matt Henry&nbsp;</td><td>c Mohammad Rizwan b Imad Wasim</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Ben Lister&nbsp;</td><td>b Haris Rauf</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11</h2>



Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan



New Zealand: Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Ben Lister



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PAK vs NZ Match Highlights: Pakistan beat New Zealand by 88 runs in the first T20 match

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Pakistan vs New Zealand 2023: Pakistan won the first match of the five-match series between Pakistan and New Zealand by 88 runs. In the first match, Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bat. The team scored 182 runs for the loss of 10 wickets in 19.5 overs. Chasing the target, the New Zealand team got all out for 94 runs in just 15.3 overs.



The second match of the series will also be played at the Gaddafi Stadium. On the one hand, Men in Green Pakistan will hit the ground with the intention of progressing in the series by two zeros, while Tom Latham's team, New Zealand, would like to equalize the series at 1-1.



Below you will get: PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Expected Playing XIs, and Pitch Report for Pakistan vs New Zealand 2023, 2nd T20I



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#match-details">Match Details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ, Pitch Report</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-probable-playing-x-is">PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-dream-11-team">PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#team-1">Team-1</a></li><li class=""><a href="#team-2">Team-2 </a></li></ul></li><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-nz-squad">PAK vs NZ Squad</a></li></ul></nav></div>



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



<ul>
<li>Match: PAK vs NZ, 2nd T20I, New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023</li>



<li>Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023</li>



<li>Time: 9:30 PM</li>



<li>Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ, Pitch Report</h2>



The Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore is suited for both bowlers and batsmen. So far, a total of 18 matches have been played on this ground, and the score has crossed 200 in the first innings only once. The average score of the first innings on this ground is 170. As we saw in the previous match, it is very difficult to chase runs here, so after winning the toss, the team decides to bat first.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-probable-playing-x-is">PAK vs NZ Probable Playing XIs</h2>



Pakistan Probable Playing XI



Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Zaman Khan.



New Zealand Probable Playing XI



Tom Latham (c and wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, Jimmy Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, and Ben Lister.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-dream-11-team">PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="team-1">Team-1</h3>



<ul>
<li>Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan</li>



<li>Batters: Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub</li>



<li>All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Imad Wasim, Rachin Ravindra</li>



<li>Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf</li>
</ul>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="team-2">Team-2 </h3>



<ul>
<li>Wicketkeeper: Mohammad Rizwan</li>



<li>Batters: Babar Azam, Mark Chapman, Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub</li>



<li>All-rounders: Jimmy Neesham, Imad Wasim, Rachin Ravindra</li>



<li>Bowlers: Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-squad">PAK vs NZ Squad</h2>



Pakistan Squad: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan, Mohammad Nawaz, Shan Masood, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Haris, Ihsanullah



New Zealand Squad: Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Ben Lister, Cole McConchie, Dane Cleaver, Blair Tickner, Henry Shipley



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PAK vs NZ Dream11 Team, Expected Playing XIs, and Pitch Report for Pakistan vs New Zealand 2023, 2nd T20I

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PAK vs NZ Match Highlights: The second match of the ongoing five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand was played today at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. In this match, while batting first, Pakistan scored 193 runs in 20 overs; in response, the New Zealand team could score only 154 runs in 20 overs at the loss of 7 wickets. Pakistan won the match by 38 runs and took a 2-0 lead in the series.



Usually, the captain prefers to bat first after winning the toss at the Gaddafi Stadium. This evening again Pakistani captain Babar Azam batted first after winning the toss and scored 192 runs in 20 overs at the loss of only 4 wickets. Pakistan team started brilliantly, there was a partnership of 99 runs between Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan. Mohammad Rizwan scored 50 runs in 34 balls with the help of six fours and a six, while Babar Azam scored 101 runs in 5 8 balls with the help of 11 fours and three sixes.



Chasing 150, the New Zealand team could score only 154 runs in 20 overs. Mark Chapman scored the most runs for New Zealand. He scored 65 runs in 40 balls with the help of four fours. He stood on one side of the crease till the last but no batsman supported him.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan Scorecard</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Total: 192/4 (20 Overs)</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batsman</td><td></td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4s</td><td>6s</td><td>SR</td></tr><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan&nbsp;</td><td>c Mitchell b Henry</td><td>50</td><td>34</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>147.05</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>not out</td><td>101</td><td>58</td><td>11</td><td>3</td><td>174.13</td></tr><tr><td>Fakhar Zaman&nbsp;</td><td>b Henry</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Saim Ayub&nbsp;</td><td>c Neesham b Ravindra</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Imad Wasim&nbsp;</td><td>c Latham b Neesham</td><td>2</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>40.00</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>33</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>173.68</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Zealand Scorecard</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Total: 154/7 (20 Overs)</h4>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Batsman</td><td></td><td>R</td><td>B</td><td>4s</td><td>6s</td><td>SR</td></tr><tr><td>Tom Latham (c)</td><td>lbw b Shadab Khan</td><td>19</td><td>20</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>95.00</td></tr><tr><td>Chad Bowes&nbsp;</td><td>b Imad Wasim</td><td>26</td><td>24</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>108.33</td></tr><tr><td>Will Young&nbsp;</td><td>c Shadab Khan b Haris Rauf</td><td>9</td><td>12</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>75.00</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>65</td><td>40</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>162.50</td></tr><tr><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>c Shadab Khan b Haris Rauf</td><td>9</td><td>7</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>128.57</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>c Shaheen Shah Afridi b Haris Rauf</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>Rachin Ravindra&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Haris Rauf</td><td>5</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>83.33</td></tr><tr><td>Cole McConchie&nbsp;</td><td>b Zaman Khan</td><td>12</td><td>9</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr><tr><td>Henry Shipley&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11</h2>



Pakistan Playing: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan



Bench: Mohammad Nawaz, Shan Masood, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Haris, Ihsanullah



New Zealand Playing: Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Cole McConchie, Henry Shipley, Matt Henry, Ben Lister



Bench: Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Dane Cleaver, Blair Tickner



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PAK vs NZ Match Highlights: Babar Azam's century helped Pakistan beat New Zealand by 38 runs in the second T20 match

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PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I: After clinching two consecutive matches, the dominating host, Pakistan, are all set to face off against the visitors, New Zealand, in the third T20I of the New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023. The 3rd T20I will once again be played at the same venue, the Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on the evening of 17th April. Here we discuss PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 3rd T20I.



Pakistan and New Zealand played two matches in two days back-to-back and Pakistan thoroughly outplayed the Blackcaps on both days. The difference between both sides could be easily understood by the fact that Pakistan's batters have hit five times 30+ scores which include one century from the skipper Babar Azam and one half-century from Rizwan, whereas, New Zealand's Mark Chapman is the lone batter to score 30+ and not only once. He scored 37 runs in the first and 65 in the second T20I.



In the first T20I, Pakistan bundled out New Zealand in just 94 runs in defense of 183 runs target. Similar scenes in the second T20I where Pakistan, batting first, put 192 runs on the board, and trapped the visitors within 154 in 20 overs. 



Haris Rauf has been the star for the Pakistan team as he claimed 4-4 crucial wickets in both matches. It seems like New Zealand have no answers to his shivering pace. 



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-match-details">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Match Details</h2>



<ul>
<li>Tour:&nbsp;New Zealand tour of Pakistan 2023<a href="https://bit.ly/3Kad2YV" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></li>



<li>Match:?PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I</li>



<li>Day/Date:?Monday/17th April 2023</li>



<li>Venue:&nbsp;Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore</li>



<li>Time:?9:30 PM</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-pitch-report">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Pitch Report</h2>



The pitch at Lahore is suitable for both bowlers and batsmen. The chase has been more difficult here if the target is over 170 because the pitch slows down as the game progresses and helps spinners more. Spinners are and have been effective as the game progresses, and it was evident even in the recently concluded PSL.



It is now clear that in Gaddafi Stadium, the batting first side gains more advantages of the surface in batting and bowling later. The first-inning average score here is 175 and that of the second-inning is 157.



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Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam (c), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan



New Zealand: Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Chad Bowes, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Matt Henry, Ish Sodhi, Blair Tickner



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-nz-3rd-t-20-i-dream-11-prediction-fantasy-team">PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I?Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Team</h2>



Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Babar Azam(c), Tom Latham, Will Young, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Haris Rauf(VC), Matt Henry, Shaheen Afridi



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PAK vs NZ 3rd T20I Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI, Pitch Report For 3rd T20I

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Babar Azam about to break Rohit Sharma's record in T20Is: Babar Azam produced an exceptional T20I century and established a couple of remarkable records during his unbeaten 101 off 58 balls in the second T20I in Lahore in his 101st T20I to help Pakistan grab a 2-0 lead in their home five-match series against New Zealand. 



Azam had struggled in the first T20I, as he was dismissed for only nine runs, but he came out firing in the second game, and his 174.14 strike rate helped him dominate the match.



In the 2nd match against the Kiwis, Pakistan won the toss and decided to bat first. Babar led his team to 192/4 in their 20 overs by hitting 11 fours and three sixes. In response, despite Mark Chapman's unbeaten 65 off 40 balls, <a href="https://www.nzc.nz/cricketnation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">New Zealand</a> was restricted to 154/7.



Babar Azam's 58-ball century was his third T20I century. Interestingly, he is the only batter from Pakistan to hit more than one century in the format. Babar now ranks among the top hitters in terms of T20I tonnes with a hundred.



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With four T20I hundreds, Rohit Sharma tops the chart, followed by five other batsmen, including Babar, who has three hundreds just since recently. Incidentally, Virat Kohli, who has 38 50+ T20I scores, leads the tally of most 50+ scores, followed by Babar and Rohit with 33.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Country</td><td>T20I hundreds</td><td>T20I fifties</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>India</td><td>4</td><td>29</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>3</td><td>30</td></tr><tr><td>Sabawoon Davizi</td><td>Czech Republic</td><td>3</td><td>5</td></tr><tr><td>Glenn Maxwell</td><td>Australia</td><td>3</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>Colin Munro</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>3</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>Suryakumar Yadav</td><td>India</td><td>3</td><td>13</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



He is now tied for second place among players with the most T20I hundreds overall. He sits with two other players in the T20I format who have reached three tonnes: Colin Munro, and Suryakumar Yadav.



Babar has nine centuries overall in T20 cricket, six of which came while serving as captain in league cricket. Therefore, as a skipper in T20 cricket, he surpassed the records of five tonnes set by Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis. Michael Klinger of Australia, who has seven, sits in first.



He also equals the most T20I-winning captain record sharing 42 wins with Afghanistan's Asghar Afghan.



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Babar Azam about to break Rohit Sharma's record in T20Is

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Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I: The third match of the five-match T20 series between Pakistan and New Zealand was played at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore today. New Zealand captain Tom Latham won the toss and decided to bat first and scored 163 runs for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. In response, the Pakistan team fought till the last ball but managed to score only 159 runs in 20 overs. With this win, New Zealand made a comeback in the series 2-1.



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<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block"><h2>In This Article</h2><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#match-details">Match Details</a></li><li class=""><a href="#new-zealand-scorecard">New Zealand Scorecard</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-scorecard">Pakistan Scorecard</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-scorecard-1">Pakistan Scorecard</a></li><li class=""><a href="#pakistan-vs-new-zealand-playing-11">Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11</a></li></ul></nav></div>



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



<ul>
<li>Match: PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I, New Zealand tour of Pakistan, 2023</li>



<li>Date: Monday, April 17, 2023</li>



<li>Toss: New Zealand won the toss and opt to bat</li>



<li>Time: 9:30 PMVenueGaddafi Stadium, Lahore</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="new-zealand-scorecard">New Zealand Scorecard</h2>



Total: 163/5 (20 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tom Latham (c)</td><td>c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf</td><td>64</td><td>49</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>130.61</td></tr><tr><td>Chad Bowes&nbsp;</td><td>b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>7</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>77.77</td></tr><tr><td>Will Young&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shadab Khan</td><td>17</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>113.33</td></tr><tr><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>33</td><td>26</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>126.92</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>16</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>177.77</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Haris Rauf</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>166.66</td></tr><tr><td>Rachin Ravindra&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-scorecard">Pakistan Scorecard</h2>



Total: 158/10 (20 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Mohammad Rizwan </td><td>run out (Bowes)</td><td>6</td><td>10</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>Babar Azam (c)</td><td>c Ravindra b Milne</td><td>1</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>16.66</td></tr><tr><td>Fakhar Zaman&nbsp;</td><td>st Latham b Ravindra</td><td>17</td><td>22</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>77.27</td></tr><tr><td>Saim Ayub&nbsp;</td><td>c Latham b Neesham</td><td>10</td><td>10</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Shadab Khan&nbsp;</td><td>c Chapman b Milne</td><td>16</td><td>19</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>84.21</td></tr><tr><td>Imad Wasim&nbsp;</td><td>c Neesham b Ravindra</td><td>3</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>60.00</td></tr><tr><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi&nbsp;</td><td>lbw b Sodhi</td><td>6</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>100.00</td></tr><tr><td>Iftikhar Ahmed&nbsp;</td><td>c Mitchell b Neesham</td><td>60</td><td>24</td><td>3</td><td>6</td><td>250.00</td></tr><tr><td>Faheem Ashraf&nbsp;</td><td>c Mitchell b Henry</td><td>27</td><td>14</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>192.85</td></tr><tr><td>Naseem Shah&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>0</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr><tr><td>Haris Rauf&nbsp;</td><td>c Bowes b Neesham</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0.00</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-scorecard-1">Pakistan Scorecard</h2>



Total: 159/10 (20 Overs)



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>BATTING</th><th>&nbsp;</th><th>R</th><th>B</th><th>4s</th><th>6s</th><th>SR</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Tom Latham (c)</td><td>c Mohammad Rizwan b Haris Rauf</td><td>64</td><td>49</td><td>7</td><td>2</td><td>130.61</td></tr><tr><td>Chad Bowes&nbsp;</td><td>b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>7</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>77.77</td></tr><tr><td>Will Young&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shadab Khan</td><td>17</td><td>15</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>113.33</td></tr><tr><td>Daryl Mitchell&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>33</td><td>26</td><td>2</td><td>1</td><td>126.92</td></tr><tr><td>Mark Chapman&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>16</td><td>9</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>177.77</td></tr><tr><td>James Neesham&nbsp;</td><td>c Fakhar Zaman b Haris Rauf</td><td>10</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>166.66</td></tr><tr><td>Rachin Ravindra&nbsp;</td><td>not out</td><td>8</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>133.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-new-zealand-playing-11">Pakistan vs New Zealand Playing 11</h2>



Pakistan: Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Fakhar Zaman, Saim Ayub, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Imad Wasim, Faheem Ashraf, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Naseem Shah



New Zealand: Chad Bowes, Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Mark Chapman, James Neesham, Rachin Ravindra, Adam Milne, Ish Sodhi, Matt Henry, Ben Lister

Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I: New Zealand beat Pakistan in the last over in a thrilling match

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PAK vs NZ, Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium: The 4th T20I between Pakistan and New Zealand is set to play on 20th April (9:30 pm) At Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. 



Pakistan has already won the first two matches of this series with complete domination. This series between Pak and NZ is the first-ever series in history which will be played in Pakistan.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Pak vs NZ Head to head comparison</h2>



Pakistan and New Zealand have played 31 times against each other in T20I and Pakistan has won 20 times and shown their dominance in T20 cricket, while New Zealand has won only 11 times.



In the next match, both teams will fight against each other to show their dominance. Talking about the ICC Ranking of both the teams, Pakistan is on 3rd while New Zealand is on 5th. 



Pakistan's team looks stronger and have more chances to win this match, while NZ will fight hard to come back in this series and improve their ranking and a record against Pakistan.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs NZ Match Details:</h2>



Series: New Zealand Tour of Pakistan 2023 Match: Pakistan vs New Zealand 4th T20I Date and Time: April 20,09:30 PM (IST) Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Live Streaming Platform: Fan Code



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Overview:</h2>



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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is a popular cricket venue in Pakistan, which has hosted many important matches. It has hosted various PSL (Pakistan Super League) and T20I (Twenty20 International) matches in recent years.



The ground is known for its excellent facilities and seating capacity of around 15,000. Some historic matches played at this venue include the Asia Cup 2004 final between India and Sri Lanka and the ODI between Pakistan and India in 2006, which Pakistan won. 



The stadium continues to be a favourite among cricketers and fans.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report:</h2>



Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium in Pakistan is a popular venue for T20I (Twenty20 International) matches. The pitch here is usually neutral, and will be balanced for both bat and ball. However, the pitch can also assist the spin bowlers.



The average score in T20I matches at this venue is around 150-170, which shows it can be a challenging pitch for the batters. Pakistan set the highest score in a T20I match at this ground in 2020, where they scored 195/4 against Zimbabwe. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium T20 Records:</h2>



Total Matches: 3 Matches won bowling first: 3 Average 1st Innings score: 139 Average 2nd Innings Score: 141 Highest total recorded: 157/4 by PAK Highest Score Chased: 157/4 by PAK Highest Individuals: 82 by Babar Azam Best Bowling: 4/13 by Usman Qadir



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Weather Report:</h2>



According to the Weather forecast, the Maximum Temperature will be around 30 degree Celsius and The minimum temperature, on the other hand, is expected to be 17?C on Thu, 20, so teams should be prepared for varying temperatures. 



The match may experience some rainfall on Wed 19, with up to 6.60 mm of precipitation. Wind flow is also expected to be the 18 km/h. Humidity will be approx. 50%. The Chances of rainfall on 20th April is 50%.



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Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report, Weather Report for PAK vs NZ 4th T20

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins has come with a massive statement on Jasprit Bumrah after the win against India in the fourth Test of the series. He said that he had no empathy for the vice-captain of the Indian cricket team for not winning the game despite giving his best. 
India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the main reasons why the team has been putting in a great fight in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier fast bowler has given his best with the ball, and the same was the case in the Melbourne Test. 
Jasprit Bumrah yet again single-handedly carried the bowling lineup of the team. He hardly got any support from others as he was seen bowling his heart out. Since there was no support from others, he had to bowl again and again which took a lot out of him. 
Jasprit Bumrah picked up four wickets in the first innings and then followed it with five wickets in the second innings. His exceptional effort with the ball was the massive reason behind India making a comeback in the match giving them a chance to draw and even win the match. 
Jasprit Bumrah, who bowled 53 overs in the match, unfortunately ended on the losing side as Australia won the game by the massive margin of 184 runs. With this win, they took a 2-1 lead in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 with one game to go.
<h2>"Empathy? Not too much, no - Pat Cummins on Jasprit Bumrah</h2>
Pat Cummins was in awe of Jasprit Bumrah, saying that he is the most influential Indian player. He claimed that the fast bowler has been troubling them a lot in the series and is a big threat to them. Speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"Yeah, he's, you know, obviously a really good bowler in great form. You know, he's been their most influential player. He's made it difficult for us at times. You know, I thought all their bowlers bowled really well yesterday. 
"Again, I don't think the pitch was doing too much, but they made it really tough for us and toiled hard. So I thought, yeah, they all bowled quite well. You know, he, in particular, poses the biggest threat."
Pat Cummins was also asked by one of the reporters if he feels empathy for Jasprit Bumrah losing after such a game. Replying to this, he said: "Empathy? Not too much, no." 
Jasprit Bumrah notably is the leading wicket-taker in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The premier Indian pacer has picked 30 wickets in the series and would want to add more to his tally.
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Australia skipper Pat Cummins has come with a massive statement on Jasprit Bumrah after the win against India in the fourth Test of the series

Pat Cummins makes fun of Jasprit Bumrah, says he has no...

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India skipper gave a bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal during the second innings of the Melbourne Test against Pat Cummins. He said he didn't know what to make of it but also subtly blamed umpires for not deciding in their favour. 
Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal in the second innings of the fourth Test against Australia. The batter was literally holding the fort for India, and until he was batting, it also seemed that the Rohit Sharma-led side would draw the game and head into the last match with a score of 2-1. 
But in what was a turning point of the game, Yashasvi Jaiswal bagged a controversial dismissal. This was because third umpire Sharfuddoula didn't consult the technology and gave the verdict based on the visible evidence that he saw after multiple replays being played. 
Pat Cummins bowled a short ball on the leg stump, to which Yashasvi Jaiswal attempted to play a pull shot. The ball took the glove and was grabbed by Alex Carey, but the on-field umpire didn't raise his finger. Upon taking the DRS, the Australia team was pretty confident about the batter hitting the ball. 
As the replays were being played, there seemed a deflection and after seeing replays three to four times, the umpire was convinced and then finally decided to check the ultra Edge. What caught the attention of many was when the RTS showed up, there wasn't any spike there. 
This invited huge controversy as even Yashasvi Jaiswal didn't look okay with the dismissal, he was seen having a conversation with the umpire. It also invited a lot of debate with many fans and experts sharing their take on the same. 
<h2>I really don't know what to make of that because the technology didn't show anything - Rohit Sharma on on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal </h2>
Captain Rohit Sharma also shared his verdict on the same and pointed out the same thing related to technology not showing the spike. He was left confused about how umpires want to use the technology. 
The skipper also was upset with things not going their way in the last few years related to technology. While talking about the same, he explained: 
"Look, I really don't know what to make of that because the technology didn't show anything. With the naked eye, it seemed that he did touch something. I don't know how the umpires want to use the technology, but in all fairness, he did touch the ball. But again, it's about the technology, which we all know is not 100 per cent." 
"Like I said, we don't want to look too much into that. It's just that we are more often than not falling on the wrong side of it. It has been happening since India. I think we have been a little unfortunate."
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India skipper gave a bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal during the second innings of the Melbourne Test against Pat Cummins.

"Don't know how the umpires..." Rohit Sharma delivers bold verdict on Yashasvi Jaiswal's dismissal

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IND vs AUS: Team India need to sit back and look at what they missed in the Boxing Day Test that they let the game slip away. They had the game under control when Australia was 90/6 in the second innings with a lead of around 200 runs. But eventually, the hosts played better cricket than India.
They won the fourth IND vs AUS test by 184 runs to take an unassailable 2-1 lead. With this, Australia inches closer to winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a wait of ten years and are also a frontrunner to qualify for the World Test Championship 2023-25 final.
India, on the other hand, will have everything on the line when they step on the field for the fifth test at the SCG. That final test will begin on January 03, 2025. India need this win anyhow. Hence, we will talk here about three crucial changes India need to make to win the fifth test.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Three crucial things India need to do to win the fifth and final Test at the SCG</h2>
1. Rohit Sharma should be dropped
Rohit Sharma has been going through a horrid run with the bat. The last couple of months has been horrible for the Indian captain. He has managed only 164 runs in the last 15 innings at a poor average of 10.93. Shubman Gill had to be left out from the fourth test.
Despite his poor form, he is still part of the playing XI and taking up a spot of a deserving player. India won the first test when he was not available under Jasprit Bumrah. Hence, India should drop Rohit and bring Gill back and let Bumrah to lead the side.
2. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul to open
The pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul has been pretty decent for India in this series. Both have complemented each other and played well along. Rohit opened in the third test, and India had opening stands of 8 and 25 in two innings.
India need a good start from their openers because losing early wickets exposes other batters against the new ball, which is very hard to face this series. Hence, with Rohit getting dropped, let Jaiswal and Rahul open.
3. Make necessary changes to bowling unit
It will not be wrong to say that Jasprit Bumrah has been the lone warrior for India throughout the series. 30 wickets in four tests at an average of 12.83 is unmatchable. But he has not had support from other fast bowlers. Mohammed Siraj has taken 16 wickets at 31.44, and Akashdeep has 5 wickets at an average of 54.
So, it is time for a change. It is time for India to go with fresh legs and pick Prasidh Krishna and Harshit Rana for the last IND vs AUS test. Both are tall bowlers and quicker in pace. Adding to that, India should stick to two spinners, as the surface at SCG has more help for spinners than other Australian surfaces.
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Australia are leading by 2-1, and the fifth and final test will begin on January 3, 2025, at the Sydney Cricket Ground. India need to win to retain the BGT trophy.

3 changes India must make to win the SCG Test to retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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India batter Virat Kohli has come under a massive firing line after he failed in the recently concluded fourth Test against Australia. The Boxing-day Test match between the teams took place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Virat Kohli was expected to play a major role for India in the fourth match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. This was because, after his century, he looked torrid with the bat with balls outside off stump, bringing his downfall in the Australian conditions. 
In the first innings of the MCG Test, Virat Kohli looked very solid with the bat, and it seemed that he had found the solution to the balls outside off. The batter didn't deal with the balls in that channel, but his patience didn't last long as he ultimately poked at the ball, which was in the same area bowled by Scott Boland. 
In the second innings, Virat Kohli was expected to bring the Indian innings on track after the team lost Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul early on in the innings. However, this wasn't the case. The batter was back in the hut with the ball outside off yet again, bringing in the downfall. 
Mitchell Starc bowled a delivery around the fifth stump, and this lit Virat Kohli's eyes as he went for the big drive. The ball caught the outside edge of his bat and was caught by Usman Khawaja in the slips as the batter had to take the long walk back to the pavilion after scoring just 5 runs.
<h2>The King is dead, King Bumrah has taken the mantle now - Simon Katich </h2>
As Virat Kohli failed to make an impact in the second innings at MCG, Simon Katich fumed at the batter and said that the King is dead. The premier batter was dethroned from his title, with former Australia cricketer naming Jasprit Bumrah the new King. Speaking while doing commentary, he explained: 
"The King is dead. He trudges off. King Bumrah has taken the mantle now. Kohli looks dejected with himself. That was a big knock for him. He has come up short. Australia will be very, very happy with the situation they find themselves in." 
Virat Kohli, in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has managed just 61 runs in other matches. Overall, in 2024, he has only scored 417 runs this year at an average of 24.52. 
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India batter Virat Kohli has come under a massive firing line after he failed in the recently concluded fourth Test against Australia.

"The King is dead" - Virat Kohli destroyed as new King of Cricket gets named

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Team India fell to an embarrassing 184-runs defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match versus the Mighty Australians on the 30th of December, 2024. On the fifth day of the contest, a strange celebration of Australian player Travis Head was spotted, the video of which is going viral on various social-media platforms. The batting all-round executed this celebration after picking up the crucial wicket of Rishabh Pant. 
<h3>Head's celebration has created controversey</h3>
In the final day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, Head helped the Aussies gain the advantage with this really good bowling display. He gave a massive blow to the Men in Blue by sending Rishabh Pant back to the pavilion who was looking settled out there in the middle. But, soon after dismissing the Indian wicket-keeper batsman, the celebration of the 31-year-old shocked the world of Cricket and Social Media users. 
The kind of celebration which Head excecuted after taking the important wicket of Pant is not easy to understand. Some people believe that his celebration gestures were to show that Pant got caught in his trap, but many spectators were not happy with his celebration. Some called it indecent and unusual but the debate in the world of Cricket still continues regarding his way of celebrating. 
<h2>The reason behind the controversial celebration of Travis Head</h2>
Following the dismissal of Pant, Head's way of celebrating didn't go down well with many Indian Fans. He put one of his fingers in a circular gesture of the other hand. This celebration took the Commentators and audience by surprise. 
James Brayshaw, the Australian commentator explained the action of the elite Australian player and said, "After ending the Test-Match versus Sri Lanka with figures of 4-10 next to his name in 17 deliveries in 2022, he (Head) said that he had to put the digit on the ice. This was a reference to that and he said that I did it again and now I am putting it back on the ice".
Video of his digit on the ice: <a href="https://x.com/CricCrazyJohns/status/1873597172471759073?t=JKhvpA_npLGeMo2VWq4Dog&amp;s=19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Watch here</a>
While Head's actions may seem controversial, his intentions were not negative and he didn't target Pant in any way at all. So it's highly unlikely that the ICC will punish him.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/struggling-rohit-sharma-registers-an-all-time-embarrassing-record-with-his-dismal-performance-at-the-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Struggling Rohit Sharma registers an All-time embarrassing record with his dismal performance at the MCG</a>

Travis Head of Australia celebrated in a controversial manner after getting the wicket of India's Rishabh Pant in the Boxing-Day Test-Match | Image: Getty Images

Travis Head's celebration after getting the wicket of Rishabh Pant has sparked a controversy among the world of Cricket

Travis Head at the risk of getting punished by the ICC due to his controversial Celebration in Melbourne

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Rohit Sharma and his men have suffered their second defeat in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as Australia clinched a 184-run win in the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. With this win, they have taken a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series with one game to play.
Australia have a golden chance to win the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after a decade-long wait and also qualify for the World Test Championship final. On the other hand, it has been a horrible last few months for Team India and Rohit Sharma. India were clean swept for the first time in history by New Zealand.
They lost an ODI series in Sri Lanka. Apart from that, the form of the Indian captain is another big talking point among the former cricketers and fans. Rohit once again failed in the second innings at MCG and got out for nine runs off 40 balls. He never looked in control and lost the game.
<h2>IND vs AUS: Rohit Sharma achieves an unwanted record with another failure in ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25</h2>
India had a target of 340 runs to win. But the top order failed once again. Rohit got out to the Australian captain Pat Cummins yet again. It was the 8th time that Cummins dismissed the Indian captain in Tests. Rohit scored only nine runs. With this, he has only scored 31 runs in five innings across three tests he has played on this tour.
He has scored runs at a dismal average of 6.20 with a high score of 10 runs. Rohit has now recorded the lowest batting average by a visiting captain on Australian soil. His average of 6.20 is the lowest of all time since the game has started. Earlier, former West Indian captain Courtney Walsh held this record with an average of 7.75 during the 1996-97 tour.
Rohit's form has come under scrutiny as the MCG loss has demolished India's chances to qualify for the WTC final. The Indian captain has struggled to get to even double figures. He has only scored 164 runs in the last 15 innings at a below-par average of 10.93. Overall, he has scored 619 test runs in 2024 at an average of 24.76.
India needed to win this test, and they were in a good position at one point. But now, their qualification depends on Sri Lanka when they host Australia for two tests. But before, India need to win the fifth test at the Sydney Cricket Ground. 
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Rohit Sharma got out after scoring 9 runs off 40 balls in the second innings of the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG.

Struggling Rohit Sharma registers an All-time embarrassing record with his dismal performance at the MCG

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Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India managed to lift the T20 World Cup for the 2nd time ever in their history as they secured a nail-biting win versus South Africa in the final and left arm pacer Arshdeep Singh played a key role in helping his team lift the trophy. 
Arshdeep finished the tournament as the joint-highest wicket taker alongside Afghanistan's Fazalhaq Farooqi (17 wickets) and his exceptional performances in the shortest format of the game in 2024 have been rewarded as the pacer has been nominated in ICC's Men's T20 International Player of the year award. Alongside the 25-year-old, Sikandar Raza of Zimbabwe and Travis Head of Australia have also been nominated. 
<h3>The performance of Arshdeep Singh in 2024</h3>
The performance of Arshdeep Singh with the ball in 2024 has been phenomenal. In 18 matches, the 25-year-old has managed to dismiss 36 batters at an exceptional average of 13.5. With these statistics, he finished the year of 2024 as the joint-highest wicket-taker in T20 Internationals.
Earlier in the year 2022, Bhuvneshwar Kumar had taken 37 wickets. This is the second best performance of an Indian fast bowler in T20 Internationals in a calendar year. Now Arshdeep Singh has become number two in this list.
<h2>Smriti Mandhana is also in the race of winning the ICC Women's ODI Player of the year</h2>
Apart from Arshdeep, Indian Women's Cricket Team's elite batter Smriti Mandhana is also a part of the race of winning the ICC award. Her exceptional performances with the bat in the 50 over format meant that her name has also been nominated in the list of 'ICC Women's ODI Player of the year award'. 
She will be locking horns for this award versus Annabel Sutherland of Australia and South African captain Laura Wolvaardt. It will be interesting to see which player will be given the ICC Women's ODI Player of the year award.Mandhana is anticipated to be the favorite to win the award.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/can-team-india-still-qualify-for-the-wtc-final-despite-suffering-a-defeat-in-melbourne-versus-australia-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne versus Australia?</a>

Arshdeep Singh of India celebrates their T20 World Cup 2024 win in Mumbai's Marine Drive | Image: BCCI

Left Arm pacer Arshdeep Singh of Team India has been nominated for ICC Men's T20 Player of the year award and he's regarded as the favorite to win the award

Arshdeep Singh of India the favorite to win ICC's Men's T20 Player of the year award

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The Indian Cricket Team, under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, suffered a humiliating 184 runs defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match and after this defeat, their road to qualifying for the 2023-25 WTC Final has become even more difficult. In this article, we will find out how the Men in Blue can still qualify for the WTC final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne
Let us tell you that Temba Bavuma-led South Africa have already booked their ticket for the 2023-25 WTC Final in Lord's. The Indian Team are competing with the Mighty Australians to secure the second vacant final spot. While the Men in Blue are currently sitting at the third position in the overall WTC standings following their defeat in Melbourne, the Kangaroos on the other hand have occupied the second spot. 
<h2>How can the Indian Team qualify for the WTC Final after suffering a defeat in the Melbourne Test-Match?</h2>
Following their defeat in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-Match, the first thing which the Indian team needs to do is defeat the Mighty Australians by any means possible in the fifth and highly important Test-Match in Sydney of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series. The Sydney Test-Match is going to be the Rohit Sharma-led team's final fixture of the current WTC cycle which makes it mandatory for them to secure a victory there. 
If they suffer a defeat in the Sydney Test-Match, then all of their hopes of qualifying for the final will get crushed. Securing a win in the final BGT Test will allow Rohit Sharma and his men to snatch the second position away from the Kangaroos in the overall standings. 
This will only be possible though if the Pat Cummins-led team lose the two-match Test-Series versus Sri Lanka by a margin of 1-0 or 2-0. If the Kangaroos lose the Sydney Test but end up winning the Test-Series versus the Sri Lankans by a margin of 2-0, then in this situation, the Men in Blue will get eliminated from the race of the final. 
<h2>The Proteas have qualified for the WTC Final for the first time</h2>
The Proteas have qualified for the WTC Final for the first time ever in their Cricketing history and they will be looking to go all out in search of their first ever ICC Trophy. The Final of the previous edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) was played between Fierce-Rivals Australia and India where the the Kangaroos managed to reign supreme. The Final of the Inaugural edition of the event took place between New Zealand and the Indians in 2021 where the Kane Williamson-led team crossed the finish line successfully.
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Australia celebrate after dismissing the final Indian batter in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test | Image: ICC

The Indian Team suffered a humiliating defeat in the Boxing-Day Test and this defeat has made their chances of qualifying for the WTC 2023-25 cycle Final even harder.

Can Team India still qualify for the WTC Final despite suffering a defeat in Melbourne versus Australia?

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The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium ended with a dominating win for the hosts. After having a wicketless second session prior to the tea break on Day 5, India came back strong to take seven wickets in the final session.
The Indian batting line-up once again struggled against the disciplined bowling attack and were bowled out for just 155 runs in the second innings. As a result, Australia have bagged a win by 184 runs to take an unassailable 2-1 lead in the series.
This win has certainly boosted Australia's chances of winning the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after more than a decade and also booking a place in the World Test Championship 2023-25 final. India had their chances, and they would have liked a win, but their performance with the bat was one key reason that they had to surrender once again.
<h2>WTC 2023-25 Final: Australia firm their grip on the remaining place in the World Test Championship final with the MCG win</h2>
It was India's fifth loss in the last seven tests, which has put them on the verge of being eliminated from the race to the World Test Championship final. And now, the loss at the Boxing Day Test has hurt their chances to qualify to a big extent. South Africa have already made it to the final after winning the first Test against Pakistan in Centurion.
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<td style="height: 20px;">Pos</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Teams</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Played</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Won</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Lost</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Draw</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Ded</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Points</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">PCT</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">South Africa (Q)</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">88</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">66.67</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Australia</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">16</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">118</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">61.46</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">India</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">18</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">114</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">52.78</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">New Zealand</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">14</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">81</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">46.21</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">5</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Sri Lanka</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">5</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">60</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">45.45</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">6</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">England</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">22</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">10</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">1</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">22</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">114</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">43.18</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Bangladesh</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">12</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">3</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">45</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">31.25</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">Pakistan</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">4</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">8</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">40</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">30.30</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="height: 20px;">9</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">West Indies</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">11</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">7</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">2</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">0</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">32</td>
<td style="height: 20px;">24.24</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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They are at the top of the WTC table with 66.67 PCT. The race is between Australia and India for the second spot. However, the loss at MCG has decreased India's chances more. Australia are second on the WTC table with 61.45 PCT, and India are placed third with 53.27 PCT now.
<div dir="auto">The fifth and final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground has now become a must-win clash for Rohit Sharma and his men. They need to win that game to draw the series and retain the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and also to keep their hopes alive for the WTC final. But if India win that game, they also need to hope that Sri Lanka can beat Australia in the upcoming home test series.</div>
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India lost the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium by 184 runs. Australia took a 2-1 lead in the series.

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been in the buzz ever since the beginning of the series. The World Cup-winning skipper, who was largely praised earlier in 2024 for having led the Indian side to a World Cup final and then winning a T20 World Cup, has faced serious criticism for his tactical decisions as well as leadership roles alongside his batting performances, which have been under scrutiny. 

The Indian batter has been under the radar since India’s 3-0 loss at home against New Zealand. The disappointing series has also raised discussions about the team’s overall batting depth and approach, placing additional scrutiny on his role within the squad.

<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rohit_Sharma">Rohit Sharma</a> skipped the first Test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in Perth due to the birth of his second child. Jasprit Bumrah stepped up as the stand-in captain in his absence and led the team to an impressive victory. Bumrah’s leadership was widely praised, as ever since then, India has failed to put on a promising show in any of the matches that followed.

<h2 dir="ltr">3 reasons why Rohit Sharma should retire from Test cricket</h2>

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Is it time for Rohit Sharma to drop the curtains on his glorious career? (Image Credit: X)

<h3 dir="ltr">1: Inconsistent Performances</h3>

The legendary Indian opener, who has had a decorated career in limited-overs cricket, has never been equally promising while facing the red ball. However, the ongoing WTC marked some solid test performances from Rohit initially under home conditions as he turned into one of India’s leading run-getters before facing a serious dip in form. 

Though Sharma has been a consistent performer, mostly at home, he has often failed to perform in the SENA countries against top-quality bowling attacks. However, as of now, his inconsistency seems to be severely affecting the team’s overall performance in vital matches. 

<h3 dir="ltr">2: No impact in the leadership role in Tests</h3>

Though Rohit Sharma remains only the third Indian skipper to have won an ICC trophy with the side and his captaincy has received widespread recognition in the limited overs format, he has not had an impact in the longest format of the game. 

Sharma has often looked baffled and clueless over decisions to be made when it came to tactical presence for the longest format of the game, and possibly letting go of the role might help him focus on limited-overs cricket and the team to explore other players in a leadership role. 

<h3 dir="ltr">3: Opportunities for Emerging Players</h3>

Undoubtedly, India is one of the biggest powerhouse nations for cricketing talent, and letting go of a player like Rohit Sharma who is in his lows after having relished his decade-long career would only open new doors for such talented players to come in and portray their dominance in the longest format while representing India at the international front.

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Skipper under scrutiny - Reasons Rohit Sharma should retire from Test cricket (Image Credit: X)

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma, who missed the first test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has been in the buzz ever since the beginning of the series.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has faced serious criticism for his tactical decisions as well as leadership roles alongside his batting performances, which have been under scrutiny