PAK vs SA World Cup 2023: Following three consecutive losses, Pakistan now have their next fixture against South Africa at MA Chidambaram Stadium Chennai on 27th October. There are a lot of issues that the Babar Azam-led Pakistan Team is suffering through and current form is one of them. In this post, we discuss three changes that Pakistan might make for the next match against South Africa.



<div class="wp-block-rank-math-toc-block" id="rank-math-toc"><nav><ul><li class=""><a href="#pak-vs-sa-three-changes-for-pakistan-vs-south-africa">PAK vs SA: Three Changes For Pakistan vs South Africa</a><ul><li class=""><a href="#1-fakhar-zaman-to-replace-imam-ul-haq">1- Fakhar Zaman To Replace Imam-Ul-Haq</a></li><li class=""><a href="#2-agha-salman-to-replace-saud-shakeel">2- Agha Salman To Replace Saud Shakeel</a></li><li class=""><a href="#3-mohammad-nawaz-to-replace-usama-mir">3- Mohammad Nawaz to Replace Usama Mir</a></li></ul></li></ul></nav></div>



Pakistan won the first two matches with ease and they looked like a promising team for at least semis but things turned south when they met India on 14 October. Pakistan look no longer the same Pakistan as they were before 14 October. 



If you look at the batting, Abdullah Shafique has been the root of the team in the past few games. He not only has runs under his belt but has also been showing good technique and class. His opening partner Imam has been the exact opposite of it. Being an experienced player at the top, the team needs more of his contribution. 



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Babar Azam has been decent but not up to his standards. Many doubt his captaincy skills but he has been one of the most successful captains for Pakistan for the past few years. Following him is Rizwan and arguably he is the best and most reliable batsman in the current Pakistan Squad. 



Team management has put belief in Saud Shakeel but to be very honest, he too is not up to the mark. Ifthikar has been doing his work nicely but he is not a great fielder. Shadab Khan also needs to give more on the ground. He is a good spinner of the ball and on Indian pitches, he should have been the most effective Pakistani Bowler but he isn't.



Usama Mir got a few chances but couldn't squeeze the maximum out of them. He dropped catches and seemed sluggish on the field and also he is not that effective in the middle. Haris Rauf is taking wickets but he is also being too expensive. Shaheen and Hasan are decent at their jobs.



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This was an overview analysis of the team and clearly, there are some loopholes that need to be covered. Down below are the three changes that Pakistan might make for the next match against South Africa:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-three-changes-for-pakistan-vs-south-africa">PAK vs SA: Three Changes For Pakistan vs South Africa</h2>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="1-fakhar-zaman-to-replace-imam-ul-haq">1- Fakhar Zaman To Replace Imam-Ul-Haq</h4>



Imam has been out of runs for quite some time and the team might look for other options now. However, Fakhar was also out of form when the team left him out but Pakistan need to find the winning combination and winning formula back.



Fakhar Zaman is the only Pakistani who has a double hundred in ODIs under his belt and his strike rate is way better than that of Imam. And the good news for the management is that he is fully fit now.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="2-agha-salman-to-replace-saud-shakeel">2- Agha Salman To Replace Saud Shakeel</h4>



Agha Salman has represented Pakistan in a total of 16 innings where he has amassed 436 runs at an average of ~40 comparable to Saud Shakeel's 29 in 11 matches. His Strike rate is also better than Saud so there are definitely chances that team management would look for this shuttle change.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="3-mohammad-nawaz-to-replace-usama-mir">3- Mohammad Nawaz to Replace Usama Mir</h4>



Usama Mir was added to the playing 11 to strengthen the spin bowling attack but Nawaz was also putting forward what he is delivering. Additionally, Nawaz is an allrounder so his inclusion means more depth in the batting line-up.



READ:<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-world-cup-2023-points-table-updated-october-24-after-afghanistan-defeated-pakistan/"> ICC World Cup 2023 Points Table Updated (October 24)</a>



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PAK vs SA: Three Changes That Pakistan Might Make For Next Match Against South Africa | Pakistan vs South Africa ICC World Cup 2023

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PAK vs SA: Huge blow for Pakistan team as Hasan Ali has been ruled out of Pakistan vs South Africa game. Pakistan are scheduled to face South Africa on 27 October at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. It is a must-win match for Pakistan. They have already lost three matches out of 5 and one more loss, it will be the end of the World Cup dream for them.



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The Pakistan cricket team's already complicated quest to qualify for the semi-finals has been made much more difficult by this development. Since Hasan Ali was unable to take part in the team's practice yesterday, supporters and cricket fanatics alike were deeply troubled by his absence.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pcb-on-hasan-alis-unavailability"><a href="https://cricketpakistan.com.pk/en/news/detail/hasan-ali-ruled-out-of-south-africa-clash">PCB</a> on Hasan Ali's Unavailability </h3>



Releasing a statement on Hasan Ali's unavailability, PCB wrote, "Fast bowler Hasan Ali has been ruled out of Pakistan's World Cup match against South Africa on Friday in Chennai. Hassan Ali is currently unwell and sat out the training session on Thursday."



"The right-arm pacer suffered fever last night, but he is recovering well. The PCB medical panel has&nbsp;advised him to rest, in order to recover fully ahead of the remaining games."



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Sources indicate that Muhammad Wasim Jr. would probably be picked in the starting eleven against South Africa to fill in for Hasan Ali. Given Hasan Ali's status as a crucial fast bowler, this move may have an effect on the team's bowling lineup and strategy.



The Pakistan cricket team's World Cup campaign has been quite the roller coaster, with exciting wins against cricketing Sri Lanka and Netherlands, they then lost to heavyweights like Australia and India on October 14 and 20, respectively, and a difficult match against Afghanistan on October 23.



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Pakistan's hopes of qualifying for the World Cup now depend on overcoming this challenging hurdle. Pakistan may still advance to the semifinals with four group games remaining, but there won't be much room for error.



All-arounder Shadab Khan of Pakistan emphasized yesterday that his underachieving teammates still think "miracles can happen" as the defending champions face a "do-or-die" struggle to turn around their dismal World Cup campaign.



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<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-likely-playing-xi">PAKISTAN'S likely Playing XI</h3>



Abdullah Shafique, Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="full-pakistan-squad">Full Pakistan Squad</h3>



Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam(c), Mohammad Rizwan(w), Saud Shakeel, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Usama Mir, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Wasim Jr, Fakhar Zaman, Agha Salman, Mohammad Nawaz



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PAK vs SA: Hasan Ali Ruled Out of Pakistan vs South Africa Game ICC World Cup 2023

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PAK vs SA: A do-or-die match for Pakistan and a table-topping opportunity for South Africa, two different teams, and two different journeys. They had a similar start though, winning the first two games comprehensively and then losing the third. Now, after halfway through the ICC World Cup, Pakistan will square off against South Africa on 27 October at MA Chidambaram Stadium. This post will walk you through the PAK vs SA Rain Prediction, the Weather Forecast of Chennai, and the Pitch Report. We will also predict who will win Pakistan vs South Africa.



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Pakistan and South Africa have faced each other in 5 matches in ICC ODI World Cup tournaments. Out of these 5 games, Pakistan have won 2 whereas South Africa have come out victorious on 3 occasions. They have played 82 ODIs against each other, where South Africa won 51 and Pakistan won 30 with 1 being washed away.



This World Cup started on a similar note for both teams, three matches- 2 wins and a loss but South Africa bounced back stronger and Pakistan are still in search of the winning formula. Pakistan have lost 3 out of 5 and one more loss would cost them the World Cup dream. Head Coach of Pakistan Mickey Arthur said "We said in the changing room the other night that we have got six matches to win the World Cup. We have to get on a streak and win six in a row."



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Imam-Ul-Haq has been out of form for quite a while now if we put a glimpse against Australia(70) aside. Fakhar Zaman is fit and probably will replace him in the playing 11. Hasan Ali is ruled out of the PAK vs SA game and Mohammad Wasim Jr might fill his void. Haris Rauf is taking wickets but he is being too expensive so you might see another spinner playing in his place.



Pakistan have played a total of 3 matches at Chepauk (MA Chidambaram Stadium) and defeated India twice on that ground but lost to Afghanistan the last night. South Africa, on the other hand, have lost both of their matches at the venue.



While Temba Bavuma is slated to replace Reeza Hendricks. Pakistan's performance against left-arm leg-spin is unsatisfactory. Given the history of the position, the South African captain also said that Tabraiz Shamsi is expected to participate in this match.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/IMG_6113.jpg" alt="ICC World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-121810" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">South Africa (Getty)</figcaption></figure>



Down below is the PAK vs SA Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast of Chennai, Pitch Report, and Prediction of who will win the Pakistan vs South Africa match:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-rain-prediction">PAK vs SA Rain Prediction</h2>



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A hot but overcast day in Chennai City. Chennai has very hot and scorchy kind of weather throughout the year. Today, on 27 October 2023, the temperature of Chennai City is expected to peak at 32?C in the afternoon and drop further as the sun goes down.



Humidity is predicted to hover between 70-80% in the match hours and winds will gust towards the East at a speed of &lt;12Kmh during the day.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-rain-prediction-1">PAK vs SA Rain Prediction</h2>



There are very minimal chances of rain in Chennai City of Tamil Nadu. The rain possibility is around 5% during the match hours, however, there are around 25% chances of rain in the morning time. There will be ~40% of the sky covered under clouds. An overcast day for Pakistan vs South Africa is what?<a href="https://weather.com/en-IN/weather/hourbyhour/l/304a29c4508c568c8e13bf32c284cac0458f7966d589c282a048044f9eef7d43" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">weather.com</a>?predicts. Though, as it is aforementioned, the weather here in Chennai is usually hot so expect a tough day for athletes on the ground.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pitch-report-of-ma-chidambaram-stadium">Pitch Report of MA Chidambaram Stadium</h2>



MA Chidambaram Stadium, also called Chepauk, is a pitch that is well-known for being spin-friendly and welcoming to spinners and skilled spin players. There are many of quality spinners and spin-playing batsmen in both Pakistan and South Africa, thus this contest will be well-matched.



Pacers have had a better average and strike rate at Chepauk in this World Cup compared to spinners. While 31 wickets have fallen to pace so far, only 19 wickets have been picked by spinners.



The initial bounce and carry of the pitch usually provide seam bowlers with a degree of comfort. As the game goes on, spinners get the upper hand, and hitting can become challenging as the pitch becomes softer in the latter innings. If a captain wins the toss, he may decide to bat first and put up a high total.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="who-will-win-pakistan-vs-south-africa">Who will Win Pakistan vs South Africa?</h2>



Pakistan have good spinners in their team. But their struggle against Chinamen bowlers is quite visible. Though Babar and Rizwan are excellent when it comes to playing against spin, Pakistan will be on the back foot. South Africa are in golden touch in comparison to Pakistan and they have Shamsi in their squad ready to attack.



Though the contest is neck-to-neck as it is a spin-friendly surface,?South Africa will win the game?owing to their better batting line-up and in-form fast bowling.



READ: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/pak-vs-sa-hasan-ali-ruled-out-of-pakistan-vs-south-africa-game-icc-world-cup-2023/">Hasan Ali Ruled Out of Pakistan vs South Africa Game ICC World Cup 2023</a>



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PAK vs SA Rain Prediction, Weather Forecast of Chennai, and Pitch Report. Who Will Win Pakistan vs South Africa ICC World Cup 2023?

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PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction: Underwhelming Pakistan is set to lock horns against overwhelming South Africa in match number 26 of the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 on October 27. The contest will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, starting at 2:00 PM IST. This article will lead you through PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction 26th Match World Cup 2023 | Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Team, MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Pakistan Playing 11.



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Pakistan's campaign in the ICC World Cup 2023 has taken a deep dive following three consecutive losses in the last three fixtures. It started with India beating Pakistan at the world's largest cricket stadium and then Australia and Afghanistan followed a similar suit to embarrass the Pakistanis.



Their last loss against Afghanistan will hurt them as no one expected this coming, especially from Pakistan's side which was once touted to be the favourites of the ICC World Cup 2023 in India.



Meanwhile, South Africa has been on a winning spree in the World Cup 2023. The Proteas started off their campaign with two wins and then suffered a loss, but the team again got into the groove with two consecutive wins. Most of South Africa's victories in the World Cup 2023 have come convincingly.



The team has plundered the scores of more than 300 more often than not and even went on to put up a 400-run total in the ongoing edition of the World Cup.



It will be quite a challenging task for Pakistan to face the in-form side, which just senses the blood and hunts it down with sheer accuracy. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-26th-world-cup-match-2023-details">PAK vs SA 26th World Cup Match 2023 Details:</h2>



Match:?Pakistan vs South Africa 26th Match World Cup 2023



Date &amp; Match Time:?27th October 2023, 02:00 PM(IST)



Venue:?MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-south-africa-playing-11">Pakistan vs South Africa Playing 11</h2>



Pakistan Playing 11:?Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq/Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Shaheen Afridi, Hasan Ali, Haris Rauf/Mohammad Wasim Jr.



South Africa Playing 11:?Quinton de Kock (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Marco Jansen, Gerald Coetzee, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lizaad Williams/Tabraiz Shamsi



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-dream-11-prediction-today-match">PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction?Today Match</h2>



Although South Africa has dominated in the ongoing tournament, the upcoming challenge will be interesting for them. They have played most of their matches on fairly decent batting tracks, but MA Chidambaram is tricky and doesn't offer much assistance to the batters. Hence, it will be crucial to see how both teams take their chances. 



Knowing the spin will come into play at some point in the game, consider having spinners in the team. The good players of spin will succeed in the posed challenge between Pakistan and South Africa. Moreover, don't forget to pick pacers as they have also had a good impact on the games in the World Cup.



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



Wicketkeeper:?Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Rizwan



Batters:?Babar Azam, A Shafique



All-Rounders:?Aiden Markram, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Marco Jansen



Bowlers:?Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Tabraiz Shamsi/Lizaad Williams



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-dream-11-prediction-captain-and-vice-captain">PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain And Vice-Captain</h2>



PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Captain:?Quinton de Kock, Mohammad Rizwan



PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction Vice-Captain:?Aiden Markram



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-sa-head-to-head-in-od-is">PAK vs SA Head to Head in ODIs</h2>



<ul>
<li>Matches: 82</li>



<li>Pakistan won: 30</li>



<li>South Africa won: 51</li>



<li>Tied: 0</li>



<li>No Result: 01</li>
</ul>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="ma-chidambaram-stadium-pitch-report-pakistan-vs-south-africa">MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Pakistan vs South Africa</h2>



While MA Chidambaram historically has been in favour of the spinners, the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023 is an exception to some extent. Although we have seen some turn at this venue for the spinners, the Pacers have also been amongst wickets and it has never been just a one-sided affair. Three of the four matches have been won chasing at this venue in the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. 



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PAK vs SA Dream11 Prediction 26th Match World Cup 2023 | Pakistan vs South Africa Dream11 Team, MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report, Pakistan Playing 11

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ICC World Cup 2023: The 26th match of the ICC World Cup 2019 was played today between Pakistan and South Africa at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In this thrilling match, South Africa defeated Babar Azam and Company by one wicket and showed them the way out of the tournament. After winning the match against Pakistan, South Africa has come to the first place in the points table of World Cup 2023. This article will provide you Pakistan vs South Africa Match Highlights, and the Updated points table of CWC



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



Match: PAK vs RSA, 26th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup 2023



Date: Friday, October 27, 2023



Toss: Pakistan won the toss and opt to bat



Time: 2:00 PM



Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-vs-south-africa-match-highlights">Pakistan vs South Africa Match Highlights</h2>



At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, the Pakistani captain won the toss and decided to bat first. Batting first, the Men in Green scored 270 runs at the loss of 10 wickets in 40.4 overs. On behalf of the team, captain Babar Azam scored 50 runs while Saud Shakeel scored 52 runs in 52 balls.



In bowling action, Tabraiz Shamsi took the most wickets for South Africa. He took four wickets, giving 60 runs in 10 overs, while Marco Jansen took three wickets, giving 43 runs in 9 overs. Gerald Coetzee was successful in taking two wickets, while Lungi Ngidi was successful in taking one wicket.



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South Africa achieved the target of 270 runs in 47.2 overs at a loss of nine wickets. Aiden Markram scored the most runs for Africa. Markram scored 91 runs in 93 balls with the help of 7 fours and three sixes. While David Miller scored 29 runs in 33 balls, Keshav Maharaj hit the winning shot for Africa. Maharaj hit a four and helped South Africa register its fifth win in the ICC World Cup 2023.



Down below Check the Updated points table of CWC.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="check-the-updated-points-table-of-cwc">Check the Updated points table of CWC</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Teams</td><td>Mat</td><td>Won</td><td>Lost</td><td>Tied</td><td>NR</td><td>Pts</td><td>NRR</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>+2.032</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>+1.353</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>8</td><td>+1.481</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>6</td><td>+1.142</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.205</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.387</td></tr><tr><td>Afghanistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>-0.969</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.253</td></tr><tr><td>England</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.634</td></tr><tr><td>Netherlands</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>2</td><td>-1.902</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC World Cup 2023: Pakistan vs South Africa Match Highlights, Check the Updated points table of CWC

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PAK vs SA: In the first of many nailbiting finishes in the ongoing World Cup 2023, South Africa dismantled Pakistan at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, last night, and registered their fifth victory. While the win powered South Africa to the top of the updated World Cup 2023 points table, Pakistan are almost out of the World Cup 2023 semi-final race. This article will lead you through PAK vs SA: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Pakistan almost ELIMINATED, South Africa on TOP of the Points Table.



In the do-or-die contest with South Africa, Pakistan scored 270 runs before getting bundled out in 47 overs. Skipper Babar Azam scored a fine half-century along with Saud Shakeel, who scored 53 runs. There were some other valuable contributions from Mohammad Rizwan and Shadab Khan, which helped Pakistan post 270 runs.



The chase looked pretty simple for South Africa as it was too low for the standards they had set for themselves in the World Cup 2023, but here the surface played a bit of trick. 



The South African openers couldn't do much on the tricky surface as both of them were dismissed in their 20s. Similarly, the other batters too, barring Aiden Markram, couldn't get much help off the surface as they too were removed cheaply by Pakistan. 



Markram was poised and determined to take his side home as he played a match-defining knock of 91 runs in 93 deliveries, but his dismissal opened doors for Pakistan. The wicket of Markram put Pakistan in the driver's seat and they were the favourites to win the contest. 



But, it was far from done for Pakistan, as they slipped towards the end of the innings. Pakistan required just one wicket to win the game and South Africa needed seven runs. There was tension around in both camps, but South Africa eventually prevailed and defeated Pakistan by 1 wicket.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs SA: South Africa on top of Points Table - World Cup 2023</h2>



Pakistan's loss against South Africa has nearly put them on the brink of elimination from the ongoing ICC World Cup 2023. As per the latest points table, Pakistan is seated in sixth place with just two wins from six matches. Three matches are still to go for them, and Pakistan will aim to win all of them in order to contend for the semi-finals.



South Africa, on the other hand, is placed comfortably at the top of the World Cup 2023 points table with five victories from six matches. The Proteas will easily move to the semis of the ongoing tournament even if they get defeated in a couple of their next games.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Pakistan-defeated-by-South-Africa.jpg" alt="PAK vs SA: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Pakistan almost ELIMINATED, South Africa on TOP of the Points Table" class="wp-image-121965" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">South Africa defeated Pakistan by 1 wicket | Image: ICC/Getty Image</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">PAK vs SA: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>POS</th><th>TEAM</th><th>PLAYED</th><th>WON</th><th>LOST</th><th>N/R</th><th>TIED</th><th>NET RR</th><th>POINTS</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>&nbsp;South Africa</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+2.032</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>&nbsp;India</td><td>5</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.353</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>&nbsp;New Zealand</td><td>5</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.481</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>&nbsp;Australia</td><td>5</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>+1.142</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>&nbsp;Sri Lanka</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.205</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>&nbsp;Pakistan</td><td>6</td><td>2</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.387</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>&nbsp;Afghanistan</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-0.969</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>&nbsp;Bangladesh</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.253</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>&nbsp;England</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.634</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>&nbsp;Netherlands</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>4</td><td>0</td><td>0</td><td>-1.902</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">*Updated on October 27 after PAK vs SA.</figcaption></figure>



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PAK vs SA: Updated World Cup 2023 Points Table, Pakistan almost ELIMINATED, South Africa on TOP of the Points Table

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(28 October) ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets: South Africa are on a golden run in this ICC ODI World Cup 2023. In a nail-biting thriller, South Africa handed the 4th consecutive loss to Pakistan by 1 wicket. Aiden Markram scored a valuable 91 and became the second-highest run scorer in the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. This post reads Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (28 Oct) So Far in World Cup 2023.



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South Africa topped the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Points table following their consecutive 3rd win yesterday and now they are almost through to the semis. The dominance of the Proteas is clearly visible as two South African batters are in the top of the Most Runs list and two of them are in the top 5 of the most wickets tally.



Pakistan won the toss and opted to bat first which was arguably a good decision. Pakistan had a few changes in their playing 11- Nawaz came in for Usama Mir and Mohammad Wasim Jr came in for Hasan Ali. The batting order was the same as before and Imam and Shafique came out to bat. Shafique-Imam's poor run continues and Marco Jansen got them both early. Rizwan had a heated moment with Jansen and kept the strike rate up but couldn't last long. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/Mohd-Rizwan-vs-Marco-Jansen.jpg" alt="Watch: Mohd Rizwan engage in heated exchange with Marco Jansen during Pakistan vs South Africa match | ICC World Cup 2023" class="wp-image-121937" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Image Source: Google.com</figcaption></figure>



Babar Azam also reached 50 but fell short after. Saud Shakeel and Shadab Khan handled the situation and took Pakistan to a competitive total of 270. This was below-par if you look at the opponents. Pakistan's Leg-spinner nightmare is exposed yet another time as Tabraiz Shamsi got 4 wickets.



Quinton de Kock gave a brisk start to South Africa but fell to Md Wasim Jr. Bavuma, de Kock, Der Dussen, Klaasen, and Miller, all got good starts but failed to capitalize. Markram stood there and smashed 91 runs but got out when the team needed 21 more runs. After the quick dismissals of Gerald Coetzee and Ngidi, the previously untainted African team found itself in danger of losing. 



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/10/370073-1.jpg" alt="ICC Men?s ODI Ranking Updated After Pakistan vs South Africa ICC World Cup 2023 | Pakistan Slip To Third Position | Full Men?s ODI Standing" class="wp-image-121958" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Keshav Maharaj and Shamsi celebrate the 1-wicket win over Pakistan (Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



Keshav Maharaj pulled it off with a four and led his team to a 1 wicket victory over rusty Pakistan. Pakistan have not actually shown their true game in India in this tournament. 



Below is the ICC ODI World Cup 2023. This post reads Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (28 Oct) So Far in World Cup 2023:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="most-runs-icc-odi-world-cup-2023-ranking-1-10">Most Runs: ICC ODI World Cup 2023 ? Ranking 1-10</h2>



Quinton de Kock is right there at the top of the most runs tally. He has scored 491 runs in 6 innings in this World Cup at a batting average of 71.83. He went for cheap the last night against Pakistan where he scored 24 runs.



David Warner continues his run collection in style. He smashed New Zealand and secured second spot in the Most runs with 413 runs.



Following him is South African batter Aiden Markram. Markram has been perfectly playing the role of a middle-order batter. He scored 91 runs last night and now he is the second-highest run scorer in the 2023 edition of the ICC World Cup with 356 runs.



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>Runs</th><th>Innings</th><th>Bat Avg</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>QUINTON&nbsp;DE KOCK</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>431</td><td>6</td><td>71.83</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>David Warner</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>413</td><td>6</td><td>68.83</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Rachin Ravindra</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>406</td><td>6</td><td>81.20</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>359</td><td>6</td><td>71.80</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Aiden Markram</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>356</td><td>6</td><td>59.33</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>354</td><td>6</td><td>88.50</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Mohammad Rizwan</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>333</td><td>6</td><td>66.60</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Daryl Mitchell</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>322</td><td>5</td><td>80.50</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Heinrich Klaasen</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>300</td><td>6</td><td>50.00</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Sadeera Samarawickrama</td><td>&nbsp;SL</td><td>295</td><td>5</td><td>98.33</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="most-wickets-icc-odi-world-cup-2023-ranking-1-10">Most Wickets: ICC ODI World Cup 2023 ? Ranking 1 ? 10</h2>



Zampa reclaimed his number 1 spot in the most wicket list. He took three wickets in the match against New Zealand and secured second place. Santner took one wicket in the same match and overcame Shaheen Shah.



Shaheen Shah Afridi bowled exceptionally well last night and took 3 important wickets at an important time. Following his 3 wickets, he is now the third most wicket-taking bowler in the World Cup 2023 on 28 October.



Following him is the Proteas left-arm allrounder Marco Jansen. He has taken a minimum of two wickets in each of the World Cup matches in this tournament and stands 2nd with 13 wickets in 6 matches.



 Gerald Coetzee also picked up two wickets and now he has entered the top 5 of the most wicket-takers. 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Pos</th><th>Player</th><th>Team</th><th>Wickets</th><th>Innings</th><th>Wickets</th><th>Runs</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1</td><td>ADAM&nbsp;ZAMPA</td><td>&nbsp;AUS</td><td>16</td><td>0</td><td>16</td><td>305</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Mitch Santner</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>14</td><td>0</td><td>14</td><td>283</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Shaheen Shah Afridi</td><td>&nbsp;PAK</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>296</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Marco Jansen</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>13</td><td>0</td><td>13</td><td>290</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Gerald Coetzee</td><td>&nbsp;SA</td><td>12</td><td>0</td><td>12</td><td>264</td></tr><tr><td>6</td><td>Matt Henry</td><td>&nbsp;NZ</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>11</td><td>284</td></tr><tr><td>7</td><td>Bas de Leede</td><td>&nbsp;NED</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>11</td><td>331</td></tr><tr><td>8</td><td>Dilshan Madushanka</td><td>&nbsp;SL</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>11</td><td>271</td></tr><tr><td>9</td><td>Jasprit Bumrah</td><td>&nbsp;IND</td><td>11</td><td>0</td><td>11</td><td>179</td></tr><tr><td>10</td><td>Paul van Meekeren</td><td>&nbsp;NED</td><td>10</td><td>0</td><td>10</td><td>265</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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ICC ODI World Cup 2023: Players with Most Runs and Most Wickets (28 Oct) So Far in World Cup 2023| Player Ranking 1 ? 10

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Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024: After securing back-to-back white-ball series wins against Zimbabwe, the Men in Green now head to South Africa for an exciting multi-format series. This marks the first time the two sides will face each other across formats since Pakistan’s successful 2021 tour of South Africa, during which they triumphed in both the ODI and T20I series.
Historically, the head-to-head record paints an interesting picture. In T20Is, Pakistan has a slight edge with 12 wins out of 22 matches, while in ODIs, South Africa has dominated with 53 wins to Pakistan's 30 in 83 games. In Tests, South Africa remains ahead in 28 games, with Pakistan managing just six wins alongside seven draws.
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South Africa comes into the series with mixed form, having lost their white-ball series against India but gaining a morale boost with a victory in the Durban Test against Sri Lanka. Meanwhile, Pakistan’s recent tour success in Zimbabwe will have bolstered their confidence, setting the stage for a competitive showdown.
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Let's take a look at the Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Schedule, Full Squads, Timing, Venues, and more:
<h2>Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024</h2>
Pakistan’s tour of South Africa promises an action-packed schedule across all three formats. The two teams will face off in three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Test matches, spread across five iconic venues. This multiformat series sets the stage for an intense cricketing battle as both teams look to pitch their dominance in varying conditions.
<h3>Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Schedule</h3>
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Dec 10
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SA vs PAK, 1st T20I
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Kingsmead, Durban
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Dec 13
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SA vs PAK, 2nd T20I
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SuperSport Park, Centurion
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Dec 14
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SA vs PAK, 3rd T20I
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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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Dec 17
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SA vs PAK, 1st ODI
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Boland Park, Paarl
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Dec 13
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SA vs PAK, 2nd ODI
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SuperSport Park, Centurion
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SA vs PAK, 3rd ODI
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The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg
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SA vs PAK, 1st Test
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SuperSport Park, Centurion
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SA vs PAK, 2nd Test
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Newlands, Cape Town
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<h3>Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Squads</h3>
Pakistan have announced the squads for all the formats while South Africa have just come up with the T20I squad. Let's take a look at the squads:
<h4>T20I Squads</h4>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c, wk), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair Bin Yousuf, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (wk).
South Africa: Heinrich Klaasen (capt), Ottneil Baartman, Donovan Ferreira, Reeza Hendricks, Patrick Kruger, George Linde, David Miller, Anrich Nortje, Nqaba Peter, Andile Simelane, Rassie van der Dussen, Matthew Breetzke*, Kwena Maphaka*, Ryan Rickelton*, Tabraiz Shamsi**.
*Matthew Breetzke, Kwena Maphaka, and Ryan Rickelton will join the squad following their Test commitments against Sri Lanka. **Tabraiz Shamsi's participation in the ongoing Global Super League in Guyana may affect his availability for the first T20I
<h4>ODI Squads</h4>
Pakistan: Mohammad Rizwan (c &amp; wk), Abdullah Shafique, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Haris Rauf, Kamran Ghulam, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Sufyan Moqim, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan (wk).
South Africa: Yet to announce
<h4>Test Squads</h4>
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Saud Shakeel (vc), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Babar Azam, Haseebullah (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Khurram Shahzad, Mir Hamza, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Naseem Shah, Noman Ali, Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha.
South Africa: Yet to announce
We will cover every moment of the Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 as soon as they are official. Make sure to stay tuned!
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-rankings-harry-brook-overtakes-yashasvi-jaiswal-to-become-the-2nd-ranked-test-batter-bumrah-retains-his-top-spot/">ICC Rankings: Harry Brook overtakes Yashasvi Jaiswal to become the 2nd ranked Test Batter, Bumrah retains his top spot</a> 
SOURCE- <a href="https://cricket.co.za/">SA Cricket officials</a>
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Pakistan are scheduled to tour South Africa in the last month of 2024 for 3 T20Is, 3 ODIs, and 2 Test matches. The two teams are set to take on from December 10 with the first T20I.

Pakistan are set to tour South Africa and set to have a very busy December Month on the Proteas Land. The multiformat tour is set to witness hardcore action in T20Is, ODIs, and Tests.

Pakistan Tour of South Africa 2024 Schedule, Full Squads, Timing, Venues, and All You Need To Know

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In the 2nd day of the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy series, the Indian Cricket Team has hit the axe on their own feet. In reply to Australia's first inning score of 474 runs, the Indian batters helped their team reach the score of 153-2 at one point and they were on course of reaching a big score in their first-inning. 
However, in the 41st over, young Indian opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal got run out after playing a good knock of 86 runs. Lack of co-ordination with Virat Kohli on the other end meant he youngster missed out on the opportunity to slam his 2nd ton versus the Aussies in the ongoing BGT series. On one hand, the threat of a follow on being enforeced is looming over the Indian Team while on the other hand, the run out of Jaiswal sparked a heated argument between Cricket experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar and the video of the same has gone viral on social media platforms. 
The Men in Blue ended the 2nd day of the Melbourne test at the score of 164 runs for the loss of five wickets and they are still trailing the Kangaroos by 310 runs. Post the conclusion of the 2nd day, Sanjay Manjrekar and Irfan Pathan were discussing the run out of Jaiswal in the post match show of Star Sports. Manjrekar on one hand was seen criticising Kohli while the opinions of Irfan were completely opposite.
Watch the full video <a href="https://x.com/Musafirr_hu_yar/status/1872543107272806770?t=08VDV_x1Pzgs82fX6qIX2g&amp;s=19">here</a>
<h2>Manjrekar had some harsh words to say about Kohli</h2>
First, Sanjay Manjrekar put forward his perspective and said, 
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"The ball was coming at a slower speed, I don't think that Virat would have got run-out in that situation. It was the call of Jaiswal and this run was probably not a free one but Jaiswal was the one who was running at the danger-end not Virat. It was his (Virat's) childish mistake that he looked back and decided that it was not a run. If Yashasvi's judgement was wrong then he would have got dismissed on the non-striker's end."

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<h2>Irfan Pathan hit back at the comments of Manjrekar</h2>
Initiating a counter attack on the views of his fellow commentator, Irfan said, 
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"He (Kohli) was probably not confident about taking that run because the ball went to fielder in a quick manner. Kohli, who was standing at the non-striker's end also has the right to deny a run call if he feels he's at the risk of getting run-out."

After this, Manjrekar said, "If you don't want to let me talk, then it's okay.
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Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/steve-smith-goes-past-sachin-tendulkar-and-kohli-sets-the-record-for-the-most-number-of-centuries-in-border-gavaskar-trophy/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Steve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy</a>

Irfan Pathan (L) and Sanjay Manjrekar (C) in the post match show of Star Sports alongside Jatin Sapru (R) | Image: X (Cricket NDTV)

Cricket Experts Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar got involved in a heated exchange with each other on live television following the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal

Watch:Irfan Pathan and Sanjay Manjrekar get involved in a heated argument over the run out of Yashasvi Jaiswal on live TV

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India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. The match between the teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Virat Kohli has become the target of Australian media ever since India has reached the Melbourne. He was involved in a fight with Australian media and then, during the ongoing match, was also seen having a heated exchange with young opener Sam Konstas. 
Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between over, and after that, were seen having a heated argument. This saw Batter facing a lot of criticism for having a go at a young player who was making his debut for Australia. 
The Australian media, along with various Australian experts and former cricketers, went hard at Virat Kohli. Not only this, even the crowd was against the senior India batter as he got boos when the premier batter walked out to bat on the Day Two of the ongoing Test. 
<h2>Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style</h2>
Virat Kohli looked very solid at the crease and it seemed that he would reply to all the critics in style and with his bat. He looked in great touch as he played some crisp shots in his innings and with the way he was going, it was expected that he would get a big score.
Virat Kohli was highly cautious against the balls outside off early on his innings and, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, added over 100 runs partnership. But the demons of the outside off stump came to haunt him again as he was back in the hut after a valuable start. 
Virat Kohli was removed by Scott Boland as he poked at the ball outside off and was caught by Alex Carey behind the stumps. The premier Indian batter was back in the hut after 36 runs, but what caught the attention of many was he fought with the crowd on his way back. 
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>
As he was going inside the dressing room, some of the fans near the entrance told him something. The batter, however, came up back and shared some words with the fans before going back in extreme anger. You can see the video below:

India batter Virat Kohli has been the centre of attraction in the ongoing fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia

Watch: 'Angry' Virat Kohli fights with fans at MCG after getting out for 36 runs

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In what proves to be a massive and a remarkable achievement, Australian Cricket Team's elite batsman Steven Smith has broken the legendary Sachin Tendulkar's prestigious record following his splendid hundred in the ongoing 4th test-match of the 2024-25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Batting at the fourth spot in the batting-order, the former Aussie skipper slammed an incredible ton, helping the Kangaroos gain the upper-hand in the do-or-die encounter at the iconic stadium. 
The 35-year-old who failed to meet the expectations of the Australian fans in the Adelaide and Perth Test-Matches, rediscovered his magic with the bat with the help of a wonderful ton in the Gabba Test-match. He didn't let his good momentum go away, slamming yet another important century and helped the Kangaroos post a huge first inning score in the Melbourne Boxing-Day Test-match. In this process, the former Australian skipper also broken Tendulkar's record of slamming the highest number of centuries in the history of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
<h3>List of batters to have slammed the highest number of centuries in the history of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Series</h3>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Steve Smith</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">41</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Sachin Tendulkar</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">65</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Virat Kohli</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">47</td>
<td id="col2" style="width: 30.0429%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">9</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 20px; text-align: center;">Ricky Ponting</td>
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<td id="col0" style="width: 46.9242%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">Michael Clarke</td>
<td id="col1" style="width: 23.0329%; height: 22px; text-align: center;">40</td>
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Prior to his inning of 140 runs at the MCG, Smith had scored the same number of BGT tons as Kohli &amp; Tendulkar. So, elite Indian batter Virat Kohli also has an opportunity to go past the little master and match Smith if he slams a hundred in the Boxing-Day Test.
<h2>Steve Smith goes past Joe Root with his century in Melbourne</h2>
Records keep flowing from the bat of Elite Australian batter Steve Smith and with the help of 34th Test ton in Melbourne, he has now become the player who has scored the most centuries in the history of Test cricket versus the Indian Team i.e 11 centuries.
Before Smith, this record was in the name of England's Joe Root who has slammed 10 incredible tons versus the Men in Blue. Apart from him, the likes of Ricky Ponting, Vivian Richards and Gary Sobers have also scored 8 centuries each against India.
Also, Smith has now equalled Brian Lara, Sunil Gavaskar, Younus Khan and Mahela Jayawadene in terms of scoring the most centuries in the history of the five-day format. All of these legendary players had scored 34 centuries in Test cricket. This is also Smith's 46th century in his international career.
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/yashasvi-jaiswal-went-past-virat-kohli-to-join-sachin-tendulkar-in-an-elite-list-of-indians-with-his-glorious-82-at-mcg/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG</a>

Steven Smith of Australia celebrates scoring his 34 test ton in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus India at the MCG | Image: Getty Images

Steven Smith of Australia has broken multiple records with the help of his 34th Test century in the Boxing-Day Test-match versus Team India

Steve Smith goes past Sachin Tendulkar and Kohli, sets the record for the most number of centuries in Border-Gavaskar Trophy

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was leading the Indian batting and brought the visitors back into the game. He stitched an important 102-run partnership with Virat Kohli for the third wicket, and Team India were looking good until there was a miscommunication between the two. Jaiswal was looking good for another big score and was going very well.
But on the last ball of the 41st over, he drove a ball to mid-on and was out of the blocks for a run. Virat, who was watching the ball, didn't respond, and Jaiswal got run out. That was the turning point in the Indian batting innings so far.
That run out also must have broken Virat's concentration, and he got out once again trying to poke at the ball outside off stump. Before that, he was leaving it pretty well. Jaiswal scored his ninth test fifty and made 82 runs off 118 balls, with 11 fours and one six. However, before getting out, he achieved a special feat.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Yashavi Jaiswal joins Sachin Tendulkar among the Indian players with most Test runs in a calendar year.</h2>
Jaiswal has had a tremendous year with the bat for India. He has scored the most runs for India in tests this year, and overall, he is the second-highest scorer in 2024. Jaiswal has scored 1394 runs in 28 innings at an average of 53.61 with three centuries and 8 half-centuries. He has hit 36 sixes this year.
Earlier, Jaiswal broke the long-standing record of Brendon McCullum for most test sixes in a year. McCullum struck 34 sixes in 2014, and Jaiswal has already hit 36 in 2024. Apart from that, Jaiswal has joined Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, and Sunil Gavaskar in an elite list of Indian batters with the most test runs in a calendar year.
In his 82-run innings, he went past Rahul Dravid (1357), Gundappa Viswanath (1388), and Virat (1322). Jaiswal has now scored the fifth-most test runs by an Indian in a calendar year. Sachin holds the Indian record with 1562 runs in 2010. Jaiswal still has one more innings in the MCG test, and he needs another 169 runs to break that record.
Speaking of the game, India finished Day 2 at 164/5. They were at 153/2 at one point and then lost three quick wickets for six runs. The visitors are still 111 runs behind to avoid the follow-on. Rishabh Pant (6) and Ravindra Jadeja (4) are at the crease, and India need a special effort from their lower order to do something.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/how-much-is-virat-kohli-s-match-fee-what-will-he-get-after-a-20-percent-penalty-at-the-mcg-/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?</a>

Yashasvi Jaiswal was unlucky to get run out after a well-made 82 in the first innings of the ongoing Boxing Day Test match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Yashasvi Jaiswal went past Virat Kohli to join Sachin Tendulkar in an elite list of Indians with his glorious 82 at MCG

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IND vs AUS DAY 2: Australia continued from their strong overnight score of 311/6 and completely dominated India in the first session of the day. Australia crushed India’s bowling, scoring 474 with Smith’s brilliant 140. India now faces a tough challenge on a tricky pitch.
Here’s how the action unfolded on Day 2:
<h2>Session 1: Australia Tightens the Grip</h2>
It was all about Australia in the morning session. In just 27 overs, they smashed 143 runs and lost only one wicket. India’s bowlers looked clueless as the Aussies made merry. Akash Deep, who shone yesterday, had a rough time today, giving away runs, while Jasprit Bumrah kept toiling but couldn’t find the breakthrough early on.
Steve Smith, looking every bit like the run-machine he is, played with ease and elegance. He kept the scoreboard ticking with clever singles and sharp boundaries, leaving no scoring chance behind. Meanwhile, Pat Cummins supported him brilliantly, finding the ropes regularly and frustrating the Indian bowlers.
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The big moment came when Smith brought up his fifth Test century at the iconic MCG. The 112-run partnership between Smith and Cummins left India reeling. Cummins eventually fell to Ravindra Jadeja, trying to attack, but by then, the damage was done. India’s bowlers seemed tired and out of ideas, with their short-ball strategy failing on a pitch that wasn’t offering much pace or bounce.
<h2>Session 2: India Strikes Back, But Australia Posts a Mammoth Total</h2>
After lunch, India finally had something to cheer about. Ravindra Jadeja struck early, dismissing Mitchell Starc, and the very next ball saw the end of the brilliant Steve Smith, who was trapped on 140. It was a knock that reminded everyone why Smith is considered one of the best in the world—two centuries in two matches, first in Brisbane and now here at the MCG.
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Jasprit Bumrah then wrapped things up, dismissing Nathan Lyon, but not before Lyon and Scott Boland added 19 valuable runs for the last wicket. Australia finished their innings with a massive 474 runs on the board.
<h2>Australia’s Commanding Total</h2>
474 runs is a huge score on this pitch. With the surface offering something for both pacers and spinners, it’s going to be a big test for the Indian batters.
The foundation of this innings was laid by debutant Sam Konstas’ brilliant knock on Day 1, followed by good and moving innings from Manus, Khwaja, Carey, and not to mention a masterclass from Steve Smith today. His knock had shades of his golden form from 2019, leaving the Indian bowlers scratching their heads.
India’s bowling attack had very few bright spots. Bumrah was once again the standout, fighting hard to contain the Aussie batters. Jadeja kept things steady, but Akash Deep struggled to replicate his heroics from yesterday.
Can India’s batters rise to the occasion and fight back, or will this Australian total prove too much to handle? The challenge is massive, and the MCG is set for another gripping chapter in this Test series!

Australia dominated on Day 2, piling up 474 runs with Steve Smith’s masterful century. India’s bowlers struggled, while brief resistance from Bumrah and Jadeja couldn’t stop the Aussie charge on a challenging pitch.

Steve Smith’s century and Australia’s 474-run total leave India facing an uphill battle on a pitch favoring both spinners and pacers.

IND vs AUS: Australia managed to put up a huge 474 First Innings score

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Jasprit Bumrah once again proved why he is one of the best in the business. Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground saw the Australian batters dominating the Indian bowlers.
The counterattack started when the debutant Sam Konstas took on Bumrah and slammed him for two sixes in an over. They set the tone for the hosts, and they had a great batting display in the first sessions. All four top Australian batters marked a fifty each.
But it was once again Bumrah who brought India into the game. He dismissed dangerous Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh in quick succession, which dented the Australian scoring rate. Bumrah ended the day at 3/75. He once again proved to be the real threat for the hosts.
<h2>IND vs AUS 4th Test: Jasprit Bumrah on verge of reaching 200 wickets in Test cricket on Day 2</h2>
Jasprit Bumrah, with his three wickets, registered a couple of great records. He dismissed Head for a duck and became the first Indian bowler to dismiss the Australian batter for a duck against India. Apart from him, with his three wickets, he also went past Anil Kumble (15) to take the most wickets at the MCG.
Bumrah now has 18 wickets at this iconic venue. But as he steps on the field on Day 2, Bumrah eyes a major record. Notably, Bumrah has 197 wickets now, and he has a chance to complete 200 wickets in the first innings itself. Australia still have four wickets left in the bank, and if the Indian pacer can take three wickets on Day 2, he will become the fastest Indian to reach this milestone.
Currently, Kapil Dev holds the record for the fastest Indian pacer to take 200 wickets in 50 tests. Jasprit Bumrah is currently playing his 44th Test, and he still has the second innings, but he can achieve this feat on Day 2 itself. Overall, Ravichandran Ashwin holds this Indian record in 37 tests.
Meanwhile, India need to make sure that they take the remaining four wickets early on Day 2 and try to bat long. India have dropped Shubman Gill, so they are one batter short. Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, and Nitish Reddy are three all-rounders in the lower middle order who need to take responsibility. Rohit Sharma is likely to open the innings, and KL Rahul will bat at no. 3.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/how-much-is-virat-kohli-s-match-fee-what-will-he-get-after-a-20-percent-penalty-at-the-mcg-/#google_vignette">How much is Virat Kohli's match fee? What will he get after a 20 percent penalty at the MCG?</a>

Jasprit Bumrah took three wickets as Australia finished 311/6 at the stumps on Day 1 of the fourth test at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

World Record Alert: Jasprit Bumrah on the cusp of creating history in Day 2 of MCG Test 

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Five time IPL winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK) had a good 2025 Mega-Auction and they have built a solid squad ahead of the next edition of the tournament. The franchise managed to re-acquire the services of the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway in the Mega-Auction and they also bought R Ashwin, who played for the franchise between 2009 to 2015.
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will be kicking off from the 14th of March onwards and in this situation, the New Zealand player are going to face issues as the T20 International and One Day International series between the Kiwis and Pakistan is scheduled to start in the same month as well. 
This will make it difficult for players like Devon Conway, Lockie Ferguson, Mitchell Santnwr, Bevan Jacobs and Glenn Phillips to participate in the first three weeks of the 2025 edition of the IPL.
<h2>Why is the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway likely to miss the starting phase of IPL 2025? </h2>
The New Zealand players will be staying in Pakistan post the conclusion of 2025 Champions Trophy on the 9th of March. From 16th of March to 5th of April, the Black Caps and the Shaheens will be squaring off versus each other in five T20 International games and three One Day International encounters. This is the reason why the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway will most likely miss the start of IPL 2025.
Even during the previous edition of the tournament, a white ball Cricket series took place between the same teams. At that time, a total of nine Kiwi players priorotized the IPL over the bilateral white-ball tour of Pakistan and played in the cash-rich T20 league. This time around though, there are doubts regarding the New Zealand Cricket Board agreeing to let their main players skip the tour of Pakistan and play in the IPL. 
The New Zealand Cricket Board has not taken any decision yet regarding the participation of their players in the 18th edition of the IPL. Last time around, the BCCI requested the NZC to let nine players miss the Pakistan series and play in the IPL. This time around too, the Cricket Governing Body of India is expected to make a request to the New Zealand Cricket Board in advance and resolve this issue by January of 2025.
If the duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are not given the permission to skip the Pakistan tour in favour of the IPL, then a lot of big problems are likely to be created for the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK). 
Do Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2025-captains-of-lsg-and-delhi-capitals-confirmed-these-star-players-will-handle-the-leadership-duties/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IPL 2025: Captains of LSG and Delhi Capitals confirmed! These star players will handle the leadership duties</a>

Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra of New Zealand interact during the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup India 2023 between England and New Zealand at Narendra Modi Stadium on October 05, 2023 in Ahmedabad, India. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

New Zealand's 2025 white-ball bilateral tour of Pakistan is set to clash with IPL 2025 and this will make it difficult for New Zealand players to play in the initial phase of the IPL. CSK duo of Rachin Ravindra and Devon Conway are going to get affected by this.

IPL: Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra of CSK likely to miss the start of IPL 2025

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Indian players Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli were at their aggressive best during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia. The Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne is hosting the Boxing Day Test between the teams. 
Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj made sure that they gave the Australian team a taste of their own medicine. The duo were seen continuously going into the head of the opposition batters, in particular Sam Konstas and Marnus Labuschagne. 
As they were all over the Australia batters, Mohammed Siraj had a light conversation with Marnus Labuschagne. It was then that Virat Kohli ordered the pacer to keep the intensity high and told him not to laugh. The batter was passing inputs to the pacer, and it was caught on the stump mic. 
Virat Kohli was heard telling pacer Mohammed Siraj, "Has ke baat nahi karna inse (Don't smile while talking to them)," However, after when Mohammed Siraj  exchanged words with Australian batter Marnus Labuschagne. You can watch the video below: 
<h2>Australia started the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on high</h2>
Coming to the match, Australia started the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 on high. The hosts had a great day with the bat at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. They were off to a brutal start with the bat, thanks to debutant Sam Konstas (60). 
The 19-year-old took the attack to the Indian bowlers, in particular Jasprit Bumrah, from the start and raced away to his half-century. He, along with Usman Khawaja (57), added 89 runs for the opening partnership before Marnus Labuschagne (72) joined Khawaja, and the duo put on 65 runs. 
Steve Smith (68*) also slammed a vital half-century and kept batting till the end. India made a slight comeback after the wicket of Marnus as they picked quick wickets. Alex Carey (31) also came up with a handy effort as Australia ended day one with Smith and skipper Pat Cummins at 311 for six crease.
<h2>"Has ke baat nahi karna inse - Virat KOhli to Mohammed Siraj</h2>

Indian players Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli were at their aggressive best during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against Australia.

Watch: "Has ke baat nahi karna inse"- Virat Kohli orders Mohammed Siraj to go hard at MCG

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India captain Rohit Sharma was actively involved in the game during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia. The match between the two teams is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. 
Rohit Sharma was left pretty frustrated in the first two sessions of the match as Australia had a great time with the bat. The Pat Cummins-led side came up with a magical batting effort, especially from the top four batters Sam Konstas, Usman Khawaja, Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith, who all slammed half-centuries. 
Rohit Sharma tried different things, but nothing seemed to be going his way as Australia's batters kept smashing runs. This also saw India's captain going hard at his players, and young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was at the receiving end of the thrashing. 
It happened during Ravindra Jadeja's over when the all-rounder was bowling to Steve Smith. The Australian batter defended the ball, which went straight to Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was standing near the wicket at the square leg region. He came up with a bizarre effort, and this didn't go well with Rohit Sharma. 
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As the ball went towards Yashasvi Jaiswal, instead of fielding, he jumped and saved himself. This made Rohit Sharma angry as he was seen telling the batter: "Ay Jaisu, Gully cricket khel raha hai kya? Niche baith ke reh. Jab tak ball khelega nahi, uthne ka nahi. Niche baith ke reh." You can see the video below: 
However, after the first session, India made a strong comeback as they picked up a few quick wickets and brought themselves back into the game. Jasprit Bumrah, who was taken for cleaners in the first session, picked three wickets and brought some hope for relief for fans. 
Australia at stumps were 311 for six. Steve Smith was unbeaten at 68. India and captain Rohit Sharma will be hoping that they pick early wickets on Day 2 and come up with a better performance with the bat.
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<h2>Watch: Rohit Sharma scolds Yashasvi Jaiswal </h2>

India captain Rohit Sharma was actively involved in the game during the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 against Australia

Watch: Rohit Sharma attacks Yashasvi Jaiswal with "Jaisu, gully cricket khel raha hai kya?"

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Australia batter Sam Konstas opened up about his fight with Virat Kohli during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against India, which is taking place at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. He said that he was doing his gloves and the senior batter accidentally bumped him. 
The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia started on a high note as day one of the game witnessed an enthralling day of cricket. Not only this, the tensions were high as well as Indian players had their go at the Australian players, and it lifted the crowds. 
One of the highlights of Day 1 came between Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas. The two were engaged in a heated argument in the first session of the day. It was then the Australian debutant started taking attacks on the Indian bowlers and slammed them all over the park. 
Sam Konstas, in particular, slammed Jasprit Bumrah all over the park. He played unorthodox shots and reversed-scooped him for six. While the battle between pacers and batter was going high, Virat Kohli was having a go at a batter behind the stumps. 
But the tensions flared up after the 10th over of the innings. After the over ended, Virat Kohli and Sam Konstas bumped shoulders while moving across the pitch between overs. Immediately after that, they shared a heated exchange of words before Usman Khawaja and umpire Michael Gough interrupted to separate the batters. 
<h2>"I was just doing my gloves. I think he accidentally bumped me - Sam Konstas on fight with Virat Kohli</h2>
This became a massive headline, but Australia batter Sam Konstas has now opened up about the entire incident. He said that Virat Kohli accidentally bumped him but mentioned that he, too, was trying to get into the contest. 
Sam Konstas revealed that he was trying to bring out the best version of himself. He feels that things getting heated up brought the best out of him, and he wants to carry on the confidence in the second innings. Speaking to reporters, he explained: 
"I was just doing my gloves. I think he accidentally bumped me. I think that's just cricket, just the tension. For me, I was just trying to get into the contest. 
"I was just trying to bring the best version of myself against whoever I was facing. It got heated at times, but that's good for me. I feel it brings the best out of me. Hopefully, it carries on in the next innings.". 
Konstas was the shining light for Australia on Day 1. The batter played aggressively and scored 60 runs off 65 balls, which ensured Australia got off to a brutal start with the bat.
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Australia batter Sam Konstas opened up about his fight with Virat Kohli during Day 1 of the ongoing fourth Test against India.