PAK vs AUS: Babar Azam-led Pakistan will lock horns against Pat Cummins-led Australia in the 18th match of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Pakistan ate a humiliating loss in their last outing against India and now it is time for them to hit with a strong comeback against Australia on 20 October. In this post, we discuss Pakistan?s Strongest Playing 11 against Australia and Key Players To Watch Out For PAK vs AUS.



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Australia was one of the top contenders for the title this year as per cricket enthusiasts and pundits but they had a terrible start to their World Cup 2023 campaign. Australia straight lost the first two games and were on the back foot at the very beginning of the tournament. First, they lost to India by 6 wickets on a batting surface. Then South Africa crushed them by 134 runs again on a batting surface. Cummins and co. won their last match against Sri Lanka but there were also not-so-convincing performances by the Aussies. 



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Pakistan were looking strong and quite stable team a week ago but the Match against India on 14 October exposed their batting depth. Weak opening strategies, an out-of-form middle order, and a vulnerable bowling line-up that fumbles if they start leaking runs. Pakistan have some issues they need to deal with. And Pakistan have shown that have that potential to turn thing around when they are under pressure.



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Abdullah Shafique has provided stability at the top when the second partner Imam is running out of form. He smashed an excellent century against Sri Lanka and led his team to a second win in this edition of the World Cup. Babar showed a strong character against India after a string of poor scores.



Rizwan has been the backbone of Pakistan in the middle and undoubtedly has been the best Pakistani batter to understand and adapt to the Indian condition. He is the highest run scorer for Pakistan in this campaign.



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Pakistan's top-order have to score high runs and prolong their innings if they want to win against Australia. Despite a strong start against India, they fell short there. Fakhar would have been an option to replace Imam but Zaman still remains unavailable for another week while Agha Salman is recovering from an illness.



Saud Shakeel has been impressive in the past but he looks off-color in this tournament and unfortunately, Pakistan doesn't have that many options on the bench. Ifthikar is an explosive batsman but not a reliable one. He is not a promising finisher that Pakistan should have on a stage like the World Cup.



Shadab Khan will be there in the team working as a leg-spinning allrounder and he also provides a safe hand to the fielding. Now, Usama Mir replacing Mohammad Nawaz as Pakistan's leg-spinner is the only change that appears plausible. Nawaz has not been too efficient, whereas Mir impressed against the Australians in Hyderabad during the warm-up game.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-aus-pakistans-playing-11">PAK vs AUS: Pakistan's Playing 11</h2>



Abdullah Shafique, Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam (c), Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Saud Shakeel, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Usama Mir, Hassan Ali, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf



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



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pak-vs-aus-key-players-to-watch-out">PAK vs AUS Key Players to Watch Out</h2>



Australia will be looking for big players to stand up and take charge. Smith and Warner haven't really stood up to their brand of cricket and they are likely to do so today. While, for Pakistan, expect a big fifty from Babar or Rizwan. Rauf can be a useful bowler in the middle.



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PAK vs AUS: Pakistan?s Strongest Playing 11 against Australia and Key Players To Watch Out For Pakistan vs Australia ODI World Cup 2023

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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: In what promises to be a really fascinating and entertaining encounter, Babar Azam led Pakistan are set to lock horns against Michael Bracewell?s New Zealand in the second T20i of the five match series at Rawalpindi's Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday. The first T20i got washed out due to rain, but there's no shortage of matches as four games are still left to be played in the series.&nbsp;



The Shaheens are not expected to make any changes in their playing 11 and they are expected to field the same team as the first game, featuring a mix of youngsters and experienced players.&nbsp;



The trio of Abrar Ahmed, Irfan Khan Niazi and Usman Khan made their T20 International debut in the previous game but, they didn't get a chance to make their debuts memorable as rain washed out the first T20i.&nbsp;



Saim Ayub and Pakistan's captain Babar Azam are anticipated to open the inning for the Men in Green and wicket keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan is likely to bat at number three.&nbsp;



The middle order will consist of the likes of Irfan Khan Niazi and Usman Khan, providing a blend of power hitting and stability in the team.&nbsp;



The duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed will be handling the All - Rounder department of the Shaheens and both of them provide depth and versatility in both bowling and batting. Iftikhar is also someone who can play big shots at will and he will also play the role of the finisher for his side.&nbsp;



Talking about the bowling department, seamers Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir and Shaheen Shah Afridi will be handling the fast bowling unit. Notably, Mohammad Amir is making his return to Pakistan's Men's National Cricket Team after a span of four years. Abar Ahmed on the other hand will also play a key role for the home side as he will be looking to trouble the Kiwi batters with his spin bowling variations.&nbsp;



The first T20 International game between the two teams was called off after just two balls due to constant rainfall in the city of Rawalpindi. With the weather forecast showing a decrease in the chances of rainfall ahead of the second T20 International, fans would be hoping to enjoy the full game without any interruption.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan?s likely playing 11 for the second T20I against New Zealand:</h4>



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Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Irfan Khan Niazi, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed and Mohammad Amir.&nbsp;



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's squad for the New Zealand series:</h4>



Babar Azam (Captain), Saim Ayub, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan, Imad Wasim, Azam Khan (WK), Shaheen Shah Afridi, Shadab Khan, Naseem Shah, Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Amir, Fakhar Zaman, Abrar Ahmed, Usama Mir, Irfan Khan Niazi and Zaman Khan.&nbsp;



Reserves: Mohammad Ali, Haseebullah, Sahibzada Farhan, Agha Salman and Mohammad Wasim Jr



<h4 class="wp-block-heading">New Zealand's tour of Pakistan schedule:</h4>



20th April: 2nd T20 International, Rawalpindi



21st April: 3rd T20 International, Rawalpindi&nbsp;



25th April: 4th T20 International, Lahore



27th April: 5th T20 International, Lahore 



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PAK vs NZ 2nd T20I: Pakistan strongest playing 11 against New Zealand?in?2nd?T20I

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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: In what promises to be a really entertaining and compelling encounter, Pakistan led by Babar Azam are set to take on Michael Bracewell led New Zealand in the fourth T20 International match of the five match series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The match will take place on 25th April and it will commence at 8:00pm IST.



In the previous encounter, Kiwi batter Mark Chapman played an unbeaten knock of 87 runs and led a second string New Zealand team to a shocking victory by seven wickets against Pakistan in the third T20i in Rawalpindi on Sunday. The Southpaw scored 87 runs in just 42 balls and helped his side chase the target of 179 runs in 18.2 overs against a really good Pakistan bowling unit, silencing a packed crowd of 16,000 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Skipper Babar Azam (37 runs) and Shadab Khan (41 runs) helped the home side post a total of 178-4 on the board but the Shaheens bowling unit failed to defend the score as Kiwis leveled the five match series 1-1.



The fourth and the penultimate T20i will take place at Lahore and both the teams will be looking to showcase their best possible performance in the fourth game and head into the fifth T20i on a winning note.



The penultimate game will be particularly more important for the Men in Green as this series against New Zealand is acting as preparatory ground for the 2024 T20 World Cup and the best performers will be chosen in the squad for this year's mega event.



Talking about the playing 11 of the home side, some changes have to be made if the Babar Azam led team want to win the fourth T20i.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistans-strongest-playing-11-for-the-4th-t-20-i-against-new-zealand">Pakistan's Strongest playing 11 for the 4th T20I against New Zealand</h3>



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The duo of skipper Babar Azam and Saim Ayub are expected to continue opening the inning for the Shaheens in the fourth match as well. Both of them played really good innings against the visitors in the 3rd T20i and even got involved in a partnership of 55 runs in 38 balls for the opening wicket. The opening duo have played many match winning innings together for Peshawar Zalmi in the PSL and expect them to do the same for the National Team as well.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="middle-order-fakhar-zaman-haseebullah-khan-wk-and-irfan-khan-niazi">Middle Order- Fakhar Zaman, Haseebullah Khan (WK) and Irfan Khan Niazi</h4>



Fakhar Zaman didn't get a chance to play in the first two games of the series but he is anticipated to play in the penultimate T20i in place of Usman Khan. Usman has failed to replicate his PSL 2024 form in International Cricket for the Men in Green. In the 2nd T20i, the 28 year old managed to score just seven runs in six balls as Ish Sodhi clean bowled him with a beautiful delivery. In the third match, Usman scored just five runs in seven balls and got dismissed once off the bowling of Ish Sodhi. Fakhar didn't play in the first two games in order to give Usman a chance to prove his worth but after seeing his poor performances with the bat, the team management will be tempted to include Fakhar instead of Usman in the playing 11.



Mohammad Rizwan got injured while batting in the third T20i against the Kiwis and the injury forced him to retire hurt. Haseebullah Khan was recently included in the squad for the New Zealand series as an injury replacement for Azam Khan and post the injury of Rizwan, the 21 year old Haseebullah is expected to replace Rizwan in the playing 11 and don the gloves against the Kiwis. He made his T20i debut earlier this year in January against New Zealand but didn't get a chance to bat. In domestic T20 Cricket, the Peshawar Zalmi batter has scored 481 runs in 28 games at a not so impressive strike rate of 122.08. But he has the potential to succeed at the highest level of the game and it remains to be seen how well he performs in the fourth game if he gets selected.



Irfan Khan Niazi will come out to bat at number five and he has had a good start to his T20 International career having scored 18*runs and 30 runs in the second and the third T20i's respectively. He is known for his hard hitting abilities and he would like to play yet another useful knock for his side in the penultimate T20i against the Kiwis.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="all-rounders-iftikhar-ahmed-and-shadab-khan">All Rounders- Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan</h4>



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The duo of Shadab Khan and Iftikhar Ahmed are anticipated to handle the All - Rounder department yet again for the fourth T20i against the Kiwis. Shadab Khan has had a decent series so far picking up two wickets in two games and even played a crucial knock of 41 runs in 20 balls at a strike rate of 205.00. The 25 year old will be crucial in the home side?s hopes of winning the five match series against New Zealand.



Iftikhar Ahmed on the other hand hasn't received any chance so far to prove his worth to his side in the current series. He didn't get a chance to bat in the previous two games but he got a chance to bowl in the last game but he failed to do much with the ball as he gave away 16 runs in his two overs and failed to pick up a wicket. However, Iftikhar is a really good player and will be anticipated to play a key role with both the bat and the ball in the penultimate T20i.



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="bowlers-mohammad-amir-abrar-ahmed-naseem-shah-and-abbas-afridi">Bowlers - Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Naseem Shah and Abbas Afridi.</h4>



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Shaheen Shah Afridi didn't have a good game with the bowl in the third T20i as he gave away 37 runs in 3.2 overs without picking up a wicket at an economy rate of 11.10. The team management will be looking to give some rest to Afridi for the fourth game and bring in Mohammad Amir in his place. Amir took two wickets in the second T20i but he was benched in favor of Abbas Afridi. He is anticipated to play in the next game and the 30 year old would be looking to once again play a key role and help his side win the fourth T20i.



Abrar Ahmed will be handling the spin bowling duties alongside Shadab Khan. He picked up two wickets in the second T20i but didn't get a chance to bowl in the third game. Captain Babar will be looking towards Abrar to get those crucial breakthroughs with the ball in the penultimate game of the series.



Naseem Shah made his much awaited return from injury recently and while he has picked up two wickets in three games so far, his economy has been a point of concern and he would like to bowl economically in the fourth match of the series.



Abbas Afridi was given a chance to play in place of Mohammad Amir in the previous game and he impressed with the bowl as he picked up two scalps in three overs. He is in good form and would like to trouble the Kiwi batters once again with the ball and his wicket taking abilities.



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PAK vs NZ 4th T20I: Pakistan's Strongest playing 11 for the 4th T20I against New Zealand

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Pakistan Men's National Cricket Teams are gearing up for the upcoming three match T20i series against Ireland with an experienced, well balanced and string squad at their disposal. The Men in Green are going to field a playing 11 which feature a mixture of promising youngsters and experienced campaigners, under the captaincy of Babar Azam.



Skipper Babar will be opening the innings alongside hard hitting opener Saim Ayub. Both of them opened the innings together against New Zealand as well and while they got their team off to some good starts, they weren't able to convert those starts into big partnerships. Saim and Babar will be looking to improvise in their opening stands against Ireland. The top order will be completed by Mohammad Rizwan who will come out to bat at number three and will be donning the wicket - keeping gloves as well. His presence in the playing 11 will provide stability to the Men in Green's batting order.



The middle order will consist of the likes of Iftikhar Ahmed, Usman Khan and Shadab Khan. All three of them provide a really solid - foundation in terms of scoring runs quickly and their ability to switch gears at will makes the Shaheens middle order really deadly and dangerous.



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Imad Wasim will be playing the role of the spin bowling all rounder and his experience brings a lot of value to the Pakistani squad while one of Salman Ali Agha or Irfan Khan Niazi will be anticipated to fill the slot of the other all Rounder. They will provide additional options and depth in the bowling &amp; batting departments.



Talking about the fast bowling unit, Shaheen Shah Afridi will lead the bowling attack and he will receive an ample amount of support by the duo of Naseem Shah and Haris Rauf. The trio's ability of picking up early wickets and restrict the run rate of the opposition in the powerplay will be crucial in Pakistan's success against Ireland. 



If Haris Rauf plays, then it will be his first competitive match since returning from injury and it remains to be seen how well he performs in the absence of Mohammad Amir.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Pakistan's Strongest Playing 11 for the 1st T20I against Ireland:</h3>



Saim Ayub, Babar Azam (Captain), Usman Khan, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Iftikhar Ahmed, Shadab Khan, Imad Wasim, Salman Ali Agha / Irfan Khan Niazi, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi and Haris Rauf.



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PAK vs IRE: Pakistan's Strongest playing against Ireland for the first T20I

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PAK vs CAN T20 World Cup 2024: Disappointment! A lot of disappointment and anger the whole of Pakistan would have been living with after losing an almost won World Cup match against India on 9th June. There are surely going to be a couple of changes in the playing 11 and batting orders against Canada as the last two matches are going to be crucial for them to win and here we are with the prediction of Pakistan's Strongest playing 11 in PAK vs CAN match.



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Call it hard luck, bad performance, or point the blame at the playing conditions, Pakistan have lost two important matches and they are on the verge of getting eliminated from the tournament unless they win the remaining two matches by huge margins. Pakistan's qualification now also depends on how India and USA play in their remaining games. 



It was an upset for Pakistan when they lost against USA. They had a chance to start their campaign with a win but they lost it in the super over. USA posted 18 runs in the super over batting first bowled by Mohammad Amir. He and his team gave 8 extras in that over and when it came to chase, Pakistan could only add 13 runs and lost the game.



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Another day, another match, and still Pakistan lost a game that they could have won. Pakistan played India on 9th June where they opted to bowl first after winning the toss. Their bowling was tight right from the start but Rishabh Pant managed to find runs. India were 89 for 3 down and then they saw a total collapse in the batting lineup. India got wrapped up under 119 runs in 19 overs.



Pakistan got a similar start as India and after reaching the 80-run mark in 14 overs, Pakistan started to lose control of the innings and the wickets started trembling apart and from a very good position, Pakistan then needed 18 runs off the last over. India won the contest by 6 runs but Pakistan could have won it if they had maintained their stance and aggression in the middle overs but Rizwan and a couple of players were too slow in the square. 



There is a need for some changes in the lineup for sure in the Pakistani camp and here we are with the prediction of Pakistan's strongest Playing 11 against Canada:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-strongest-playing-11-against-canada-prediction">Pakistan Strongest Playing 11 against Canada Prediction</h2>



Pakistan had a similar squad for their tours just before the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. They gave a chance to Saim Ayub there but he wasn't in a good knick so Pakistan went with the veteran duo in the opening combination; Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan. Before the playing 11 is discussed, let's take a look at the squad of Pakistan for the T20 World Cup 2024.



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<li>Pakistan Squad For T20 World Cup 2024</li>
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Mohammad Rizwan(w), Babar Azam(c), Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Iftikhar Ahmed, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, Mohammad Amir, Abrar Ahmed, Saim Ayub, Azam Khan, Abbas Afridi



Pakistan have to go with <a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/14241/saim-ayub">Saim Ayub</a> or they have got nothing left in this tournament. They are almost out of the tournament but there is a narrow path to escape. Saim Ayub can open with Muhammad Rizwan where Saim Ayub can play his naturally aggressive game to provide Pakistan with a brisk start. Rizwan can take his time at the other end to set things up. 



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Babar Azam should bat number 3 in place of Usman Khan which provides a better balance to the playing 11. Fakhar Zaman is good at number four. He will carry the momentum for the team in the middle overs.



Shadab Khan showed some right intent against USA and hopefully, he can play number 5 at a similar pace. Azam Khan should bat at 6 as he is a good basher of the ball and he has the power to smack the ball out of the park. Then comes Iftikhar Ahmed at number 7. Iftikhar is an excellent finisher and has that power game as well.



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Now there are four spots left and Pakistan should stick with the four pacers Shaheen Shah, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Amir, and Haris Rauf. This playing 11 looks like a better side on paper and Pakistan management must take a look at it.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading" id="pakistan-playing-11-of-pak-vs-can">Pakistan Playing 11 of PAK vs CAN</h3>



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Mohammad Rizwan(w) Saim Ayub Babar Azam(c) Fakhar Zaman Shadab Khan Azam Khan Iftikhar Ahmed Shaheen Afridi Naseem Shah Haris Rauf Mohammad Amir
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PAK vs CAN: Pakistan Strongest Playing 11 against Canada Prediction | Pakistan vs Canada, 22nd Match ICC T20 World Cup 2024

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a T20 league operated by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Inaugurated back in 2007, the tournament is one of the biggest and the wealthiest among franchise-level cricket tournaments. It is a double-round-robin tournament comprising 10 teams representing either states or cities of India.
The IPL is widely regarded as one of the greatest platforms for emerging players, whether from India or other countries around the world. Scouting several big, talented players, the league has seen many promising players enter the role of skipper. 
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s a list of the five youngest captains in IPL history:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Virat Kohli (22 years 4 months and 6 days)</h3>
Former Indian captain Virat Kohli is the youngest-ever captain in the Indian Premier League (IPL). He stepped in as the captain for RCB in 2011, replacing injured Daniel Vettori for three games. 
As the captain, Kohli’s leadership was marked by his intense commitment to fitness, work ethic, and aggressive approach to the game. In 2021, Kohli decided to step down as RCB’s captain after the IPL season, citing the need for a new phase in his career. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Steve Smith (22 years 11 months and 9 days)</h3>
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Steve Smith took the Pune Warriors India captaincy from Sourav Ganguly (Image Credit: gettyimages)
Australian legendary batter Steve Smith, one of the most accomplished cricketers of the current generation, is next on our list of the youngest IPL captains. He turned in as the stand-in captain for Pune Warriors India, replacing veteran Indian skipper <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sourav_Ganguly">Sourav Ganguly</a>, who rested himself in 2011. Despite his young age, his calmness and perseverance in decision-making on the field set him apart, particularly in high-pressure situations.
Steve Smith also turned the captain for Australia in several matches of the 2015 World Cup, as he led them to wins on multiple occasions. Smith also led Australia in the 2019 Cricket World Cup as well as the 2017 Champions Trophy. 
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Shreyas Iyer (23 years 3 months and 21 days)</h3>
Indian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer stepped into the captaincy role after Gautam Gambhir stepped down from the post-midseason in 2018. Under his leadership, DC underwent a remarkable transformation, rising from the lower ranks of the tournament to become one of the most competitive teams.
Having started his leadership role in 2018, he went on to be a superstar with the Kolkata Knight Riders, this time not replacing but reuniting with Gautam Gambhir as captain and mentor. Iyer won the IPL title as the skipper with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. 
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Suresh Raina (23 years 3 months and 22 days)</h3>
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Former Indian batting all-rounder Suresh Raina led his favourite franchise, Chennai Super Kings, in MS Dhoni’s absence in the year 2008. Raina was largely known for his upfront skills with the bat as well as his electrifying efforts on the field. However, relatively young Raina captained the likes of great Matthew Hayden, Michael Hussey, and Muralitharan with immense motivation and contributed to CSK’s growing competitive edge as they made it to the finals in the inaugural season. 
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Rishabh Pant (23 years 6 months and 6 days)</h3>
Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was named the captain of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the 2021 season after the former skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the season owing to injury. Despite being new to a leadership role, Pant stepped up with sheer confidence and showed great maturity on the field. Pant’s natural energy and unique stance on the field helped the team get back their morale, though owing to some unforeseen situations Pant doesn’t have a very impressive record as a skipper.
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Here is a list of the youngest among the IPL captains.

Scouting several big, talented players, the league has seen many promising players enter the role of skipper at a very young age, as they went on to lead several senior players under their leadership.

IPL, in its history, has seen several legendary young players who have stepped in as captains of their franchise. Here is a list of the youngest among the IPL captains.

Five youngest captains in IPL history ft. Rishabh Pant

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Elite Indian All-Rounder Hardik Pandya was once considered as the front runner to become the next captain of Team India. He was leading the team in T20 Internationals in the absence of Rohit Sharma who was busy preparing for tha 2023 ODI World Cup. Many thought that Junior Pandya will replace Rohit as the captain in limited overs formats. 
However, ever since Gautam Gambhir was appointed as the new head coach of the Men in Blue, things have gone all wrong for Pandya. Suryakumar Yadav was given the T20 captaincy duties, which was a complete gamble. Moreover, the 31-year-old was not even considered for the role of the vice-captain. 
He was the Vice-captain in the T20 World Cup of 2024 but, he was stripped off that role too. The Mumbai Indians skipper was not even considered for the role of the Vice-captain in the five-match T20 International series versus England. Instead, spin bowling all-rounder Axar Patel became the vice-captain of the team.The Men in Blue didn't appoint a deputy in the T20 International series versus South Africa and Bangladesh. 
Nobody has a clear answer to the question of why Pandya was not considered for the Vice-captaincy role. Former Indian Wicket-keeper batsman Dinesh Karthik also has no idea about it and he said, "I really don't know. I don't have a clue about why he was removed from the Vice-captaincy position. I don't see any reason. He (Hardik) has done well and he has also proven himself to be a good leader."
<h2>Hardik Pandya's record as the captain of Team India</h2>
Under the leadership of Hardik, the Indian Team have taken part in 16 T20 International matches, securing wins in 11 matches out of those 16 contests. Out of four T20 International series, Hardik helped the Indian team win three. 
<h3>What's the reason behind Hardik's removal as the captain of Team India? </h3>
Meanwhile, according to the news reports of Indian media, the fitness concerns of the 31-year-old was the main reason behind his removal as the captain of the Indian Cricket Team. He has a tendency of getting injured midway through an ICC tournament and then he will directly regain fitness in order to participate in the IPL. 
This didn't go down well with Gambhir and the selectors and this is the main reason why he was stripped off his captaincy duties. The player is currently participating in the T20 International series versus England and he will be playing in the ODI series too. 
He's a part of the Champions Trophy squad of Team India and his good form with both bat &amp; ball will be crucial in the success of the Rohit Sharma-led team in the marquee ICC event of this year. 
The 2013 Champions Trophy winners will be a part of Group - A alongside Fierce-Rivals Pakistan, Asian-Rivals Bangladesh, and Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand. They will be kicking off their 2025 Champions Trophy campaign versus Bangladesh in Dubai.
<h4>Champions Trophy 2025 squad of Team India: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Axar Patel, Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Shreyas Iyer, Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav.</h4>
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Hardik Pandya took India home at the end, India vs Bangladesh, 1st T20i | Image: AFP/Getty Images

Hardik Pandya, once considered as the main contender to lead Team India is not even struggling to get the Vice-captaincy duties of the National Team

Hardik Pandya was considered as the main contender to lead Team India but the appointment of Gautam Gambhir as the head coach has made the situation complicated for the Indian All-Rounder

Why was Hardik Pandya removed as the captain of Team India despite having an excellent record

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Prithvi Shaw did not find any takers as the Mumbai batter went unsold in the IPL 2025 auction. Prithvi, who had a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the auction, was released by Delhi Capitals but he did not attract any bids from the ten franchises.
Delhi Capitals co-owner Parth Jindal has said that Prithvi Shaw is misunderstood in many ways but needed a 'jolt' in the form of the IPL 2025 Auction snub. Shaw has been part of the Delhi franchise since returning as the U-19 World Cup winning captain in 2018 and was bought for 1.2 Crores. Ahead of the 2022 auction, the Mumbai batter was retained by DC for Rs. 7.5 Crore but the past few seasons hasn't been great for the 25-year-old.
Speaking to Sports Today, Jindal said that Shaw is a great kid but needed a jolt to get up from his slumber. The DC co-owner feels that Shaw needs to work hard, get back the love of the game and get disciplined. Jindal ended by saying he hopes the Mumbai batter can return back to his best form
Delhi has backed Prithvi Shaw a lot. DC had hoped that he is a powerplay player and would hit 6 boundaries in one over. And he did that too. He hit Shivam Mavi for 6 fours in an over. He had a lot of potential and DC backed him to the hilt. We always thought that if Shaw manages to score, we will win. And we gave him a lot of chances," Kaif told on Jio Cinema.

Prithvi got a lot of chances and teams have now finally moved on, and it is a matter of embarrassment that he did not get a bid for Rs 75 lakh. Maybe now, he finally goes back to basics. Someone like Sarfaraz Khan got into the national team by scoring lots and lots of runs," he concluded.
In the 79 matches he has played, Shaw has scored 1892 runs at an average of 23.95 and a strike-rate of 147.47. He also scored 14 fifties during this time.
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Prithvi shaw is just 25 and has lot of cricket left inside him ,the thing he need that to focus on his fitness and batting weakness. 
If the things goes well, not the next year but shaw will probably get chance to play in IPL this year too,if any team needs replacement for player ,he might be a good to get that place.

Prithvi Shaw Can Might Have Chance To Play IPL this Year ? | TATA IPL 2025

Prithvi Shaw After a successful start of his career getting set back and set back ,but the things is not over yet , Prithvi can be have to focus his fitness,the improved fitness can solve many things for him.

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The MI Emirates produced a clinical display with the bat and the ball, handing the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders a 28-run defeat at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the Match 14 of International League T20 (ILT20) 2025 on Tuesday, January 21.
MI Emirates got off to a strong start when they were asked to bat first, with openers Muhammad Waseem (38) and Kusal Perera making a strong stand at the top. The Sri Lankan Perera was the first to leave for 23 soon before the powerplay ended, following a 42-run partnership between the two players. Tom Banton entered, and he and Waseem made sure the MI Emirates maintained the run rate.
Banton was out for nine around the halfway point of the innings, while Waseem was out for 38 shortly after. Kieron Pollard replaced skipper Nicholas Pooran, but the seasoned right-hander struggled to get going and was eventually sent out for five by Ali Khan. With just over 6 overs remaining, the score was at 102/4.
Following Dan Mousley's dismissal for six, Romario Shepherd joined his skipper for the innings' last stretch. Jason Holder made a solid 49, but Pooran, who was hitting it cleanly, was almost at his half-century before he fell.
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Shepherd was given more attention in the last few overs as a result. In order to end with an undefeated 38 from 13 deliveries, the powerful right-hander then moved through the gears and hammered three maximums and four boundaries. After slowing down for a few overs in the middle, the MI Emirates eventually reached 186/6.

In second inning with openers Kyle Mayers and Andries Gous attacking the MI Emirates bowlers, the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders got off to a fast start. Before Dan Mousley ran him out with a brilliant bit of fielding, Mayers, who hit three sixes, scored 22 off 14 deliveries.
 
The MI Emirates seized control after that, finishing a 39-run partnership in the fourth over in second inning.
Following Joe Clarke's dismissal by Akeal Hosein for three, Romario Shepherd took out Michael-Kyle Pepper for five and Alishan Sharafu for four. The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were 56/4 at the conclusion of a thrilling Powerplay.
The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders were further put under pressure after Waqar Salamkheil dismissed Laurie Evans for seven and Zahoor Khan caught Gous in the deep for thirty-four. Hopes of a recovery were raised when Sunil Narine and Andre Russell were called to the middle and embarked on a half-century stand.
But Narine was caught at cover for 13 in the 18th over, and David Willey was dismissed by Fazalhaq Farooqi in the 19th. The MI Emirates won easily, and Russell, who was still undefeated at 37 from 23 deliveries, was unable to lead his team across the finish line.

players like Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran, the MI Emirates were able to close the gap on the top team to just two points.
Alzarri Joseph and Shepherd each took two wickets to thwart the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders' chase, while four of the MI Emirates' bowlers were in excellent form that evening.
In the whole match Romario Shepherd was the centre of attraction for the crowd with his bowling and batting, although the show was lasser but effective for MI Emirates to build pressure on the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders.
MI Emirates beat Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs
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MI Emirates 186/6 in 20 overs (Nicholas Pooran 49, Romario Shepherd 38 not out, Muhammad Waseem 38, Jason Holder 2 for 38, Ali Khan 2 for 58)

Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 158/9 in 20 overs (Andre Russell 37 not out, Andries Gous 34, Romario Shepherd 2/14, Alzarri Joseph 2/33, Waqar Salamkheil 1/13)

Player of the Match: Romario Shepherd

MI Emirates Beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders | Pooran And Shepherd Shines

In ILT 2025 mi Emirates beats Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs ,in this match Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran SHines with bat,where Shepherd done a good bowling too.

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Romario Shepherd representing MI Emirates (MIE) Shepherd inning against pacer Ali Khan, hitting 6,4,4,6,6 to help his side to 186/6. He eventually finished with 38 off just 13 deliveries, with four fours and three sixes punctuating his innings.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be delighted to know that their latest recruit, Romario Shepherd, has smashed 26 off the final five deliveries of the final over against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International T20 (ILT20) in Abu Dhabi on January 21 (Tuesday).

With MI Emirates batting first, Shepherd entered the scene with his team in need of a strong finish. Facing Ali Khan in the last over, the hard-hitting all-rounder smashed an astonishing 26 runs off the final five balls. His innings was a clinic in clean, fearless striking:
The buzz around Romario Shepherd’s IPL prospects has intensified following his stellar performance. With RCB already eyeing impactful players for IPL 2025, Shepherd’s display of brute force and death-over mastery aligns perfectly with the team’s needs. His ability to turn games around in a matter of deliveries makes him a prime contender for the upcoming season.
Shepherd Could be X factor for RCB for lifting the IPL trophy With his batting and bowling and finishing the game at end. 

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Although, earlier Shepherd have some good records in ipl while playing with other team like MUMBAI INDIANS, LUCKNOW SUPER GIANTS and HYDERABAD too.
RCB secured his services in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction for his base price of INR 1.5 crore.

RCB's Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries against Abu dhabi Knight Riders

Romario Shepherd hits 26 runs in last 5 deliveries in ILT against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders,while shepherd performance pump the MI Emirates to victory over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders