<p>Rahul Tewatia is back. Tewatia hit 2 consecutive 6s when 12 runs were required of the last 2 balls to win the game for Gujarat Titans with 6 wickets in hand. The TATA IPL 2022 is bringing us nail-biters every evening. This festival of cricket has lived up to the hype that has been built around it. We have seen many youngsters bloom like flowers in this tournament. Tilak Varma and Ayush Badoni are two impressive names this season. On Friday evening, the Gujarat Titans locked horns with the Punjab Kings. The conquest saw several amazing performances. Liam Livingstone batted very well in the first innings to get a 50+ score. The second innings saw the storm of Shubman Gill. Here is an in-depth look at the game:&nbsp;</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, GT VS PBKS, Gujarat Titans? Playing 11:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Matthew Wade (wk),&nbsp;Shubman Gill,&nbsp;Sai Sudharsan,&nbsp;Hardik Pandya (c),&nbsp;David Miller,&nbsp;Rahul Tewatia,&nbsp;Abhinav Manohar,&nbsp;Rashid Khan,&nbsp;Lockie Ferguson,&nbsp;Mohammed Shami,&nbsp;Darshan Nalkande.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, GT VS PBKS, Punjab Kings? Playing 11:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Mayank Agarwal (c),&nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan,&nbsp;Liam Livingstone,&nbsp;Jonny Bairstow (wk),&nbsp;Jitesh Sharma,&nbsp;Shahrukh Khan,&nbsp;Odean Smith,&nbsp;Kagiso Rabada,&nbsp;Rahul Chahar,&nbsp;Vaibhav Arora,&nbsp;Arshdeep Singh.&nbsp;</p>



<h2>IPL 2022, Punjab Kings? Batting Innings (1<sup>st</sup> Innings):&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The first inning was amazing. The <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-punjab-kings-pbks-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Punjab Kings </a>came in with the ?Slam-Bang? approach. Irrespective of the situation, the Punjabi Munde were determined to keep smashing the ball. The start was not the ideal one as Mayank Agarwal was sent back early. His string of poor scores has lengthened. Johnny Bairstow was next to walk out to the middle. Johnny had bigs shoes to fill as Bhanuk Rajapaksha was a dominant force. It would have been a tough pill for him to swallow when he would have been asked to rest.?</p>



<p>Johnny also couldn?t trouble the scorers much as he perished for a score of 8. Punjab was at 34-2. Punjab managed 43 runs in the mandatory powerplay. Liam Livingstone then came into his own. He blasted the bowlers and was toying with them. Liam stitched a partnership with Shikhar Dhawan and Jitesh Sharma as well. The team was then at 124-4 when Jitesh went back to the pavilion. The Punjab Kings kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Even Odean Smith handed out a catch to the fielder at long-off on his first ball.?</p>



<p>Rahul Chahar managed a few hits in the final few overs. Shahrukh Khan also had his fair share of long hits into the stands. When Livingstone departed PBKS were at 156-5 and he had scored 64 in 27 balls. Punjab ended with 189 for 9 with contributions from Rahul Chahar, KG Rabada, and the rest of the tail. ?</p>



<h2>Brief Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul><li>Liam Livingstone: 64 off 27 balls.?</li><li>Shikhar Dhawan:35 runs off 30 balls. ?</li><li>Rashid Khan: 3/22.?</li></ul>



<h2>Gujarat Titans? Innings (Run-Chase):&nbsp;</h2>



<p>The run-chase of this total was a roller-coaster ride.<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-shubman-gill-and-ashish-nehra-reveal-the-logo-of-gujarat-titans-on-metaverse/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Shubman Gill a</a>nd Matthew Wade started on a positive note. They belted the bowlers heavily. Before Wade could do much damage, Kagiso Rabada sent him back to the pavilion. Sai Sudarshan was the next to walk in. It was a brave call by the Gujarat management to back this youngster who was on debut. But his nervousness would?ve vanished seeing Shubman Gill bat in full flow. Gujarat was 53-1 after the powerplay.?</p>



<p>Gill was unhinged even after the wicket of Matthew Wade. Sai just moved the ball around while Shubman was giving us a masterclass. It was a 100+partnership between the two players. This is only the second 100+ partnership in this TATA IPL 2022. When Sai Sudarshan was out Gujarat was placed at 133-2. Hardik walked in next. The game was in hands o<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-gujarat-titans-gets-12-sponsors-raise-65-crores/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">f Gujarat </a>and Hardik alongside Shubman took the game deep. They played till the 17<sup>th</sup> over when 32 runs were required of the last 12 balls. ?</p>



<p>Shubman Gill?s resilience and the attack ended when he was at his career-best 96 runs. Hardik had to run the show from there. He hit two 4s. Miller walked in and played a silly shot to cover a half-volley. 19 runs were required in the last over. Hardik was run-out on the first legitimate delivery by Johnny Bairstow. Rahul Tewatia walked in. David Miller hit a 4. Tewatia got on strike when 12 were required of the last 2 balls. Tewatia smacked Odean Smith?s last 2 balls for 2 huge sixes over long-on and won the game for Gujarat. It was a heroic finish. One of the iconic games of TATA IPL 2022 had just ended.?</p>



<h2>Brief Scores:&nbsp;</h2>



<ul><li>Gujarat Titans: 190/4 won the game by 6 wickets in hand. ?</li><li>Shubman Gill: 96 of 59. ?</li><li>Hardik Pandya: 27 off 18 balls.?</li><li>Rahul Tewatia: 13 off 3 balls.?</li><li>KG Rabada: 2/35. ?</li></ul>



<p>To know more go to the<a href="https://www.gujarattitansipl.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official website of Gujarat Titans</a>.</p>



<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.punjabkingsipl.in/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official we</a>bsite of the Punjab Kings.</p>

IPL 2022, GT VS PBKS Highlights, Tewatia Seals the Match for Gujarat.&nbsp;

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<p>Ahead of the IPL 2022 when every franchise was busy rebuilding its squad during the mega auctions by filling it with the most suitable combination of players so as to have a major impact, it was pretty much certain that this season would be a highly anticipated and a rather unpredictable one with all the team's giving it their all right from the beginning of the auctions. Back then anybody would've rarely considered Gujarat Titans to be a major threat to the remaining sides, even more so due to the fact that the franchise was yet to make its debut in the tournament.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Looking at the difficulty level and the glorious history of several other teams that they had achieved in the past season, it didn't really seem that a team which was new to the tournament would stand a chance in such circumstances. The Gujarat Titans even after their squad was ready weren't looking much strong a side to challenge the other in form sides which had lifted the trophy in the past.&nbsp; It seemed to be a task cut out for a new Gujarat to even find itself a respectable position among the rest considering the strengths that certain other strong sides had developed and boasted about prior to the beginning of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Two months later Gujarat Titans proudly are sitting at the top of the points table with 7 wins out of their 8 matches played so far. The side has already nearly cemented its place in the playoffs and is one of the strongest contenders to lift the trophy this season. They've majorly managed to outplay any team they've faced until now this season. All their departments have worked out their responsibilities with 100% efficiency as a result of which the side has managed to achieve incredible excellence with the passage of time.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/1023867-hardik-pandya-gt.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-89108" /><figcaption>GT Captain Hardik Pandya has been in a tremendous form this season</figcaption></figure>



<p>The team has fought in every situation and battled its way out of troublesome circumstances against all the odds to literally stun the teams which earlier were regarded as giants of the league. The high-quality players like Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Shubhman Gill, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan and many more which the management drafted into the squad during the auctions have seemed to pay their prices off in an incredible manner over the matches played so far. The players who weren't being rated much high and we're being rather called mediocre have taken the Gujarat side to unbelievable heights time and time again this season.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With the wonderful execution of strategies in almost every game played so far, the team has displayed amazingly remarkable collective brilliance to bring their team out of the hole every time. Players like Hardik Pandya and David Miller who were unable to find a rhythm while playing for their previous franchises found new life as soon as they adorned the Gujarat colours as they both have won games all by themselves to their side. The incredible stats of the team so far this season as of now are:-</p>



<ul><li>Matches played:- 8</li><li>Wins:- 7</li><li>Losses:- 1</li><li>Points:- 14</li><li>Net run rate :- +0.347</li></ul>



<p>Talking about the various departments separately, all the players have perfectly been able to fit into their positions and fulfil all of their responses with 100% accuracy and precision. The way that the team has managed to counter the unforeseen and pressurises situations to win matches against the odds deserves appreciation. It's almost impossible to think of a team new into a tournament as tough as the IPL and find its way through to the top with utmost ease against champion sides. The batsman at first need to be credited for the brilliant outcomes over the matches it's due to their brilliant consistent performances that the side has managed to overturn the opposition on the majority of the occasions.&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/IMAGE_1648497322-1024x576.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-89109" width="998" height="562" /><figcaption>Rahul Tewatia has been on of GT's most Clutch players</figcaption></figure>



<p>The batting order has been brilliantly stable so far with Shubhman Gill and Mathew Wade opening the innings, the latter though had to be some irregular performances. Skipper Hardik Pandya adopted a new job altogether as he decided to promote himself up the order. The idea has seemed to pay off incredibly until now as the right-hander has scored two wonderful half-centuries and steered his team to victories convincingly. The middle-order which supposedly was expected to be a weak link turned out to be the pillar of the team instead of as flamboyant batting styles from Rahul Tewatia and David Miller have been of immense use to the side as both the batters have done a wonderful job and won impossible games to their team single-handedly.&nbsp;</p>



<p>A young Abhinav Manohar scoring big shots in death overs also was a big surprise to the opposition on many occasions. The lower middle-order too found incredible strength from a certain Rashid Khan who managed to notch up a couple of incredible cameos with the bat to score quick runs in the death overs thereby helping his side chase mammoth totals under tough situations. Some amazing knocks from the Gujarat batsman so far are:-</p>



<ul><li>Shubhman Gill - 96(59) vs PKBS</li><li>Hardik Pandya - 87(52) vs RR</li><li>David Miller :- 94*(51) vs CSK</li><li>Rashid Khan :- 40(21) vs CSK , 25(10) vs SRH</li></ul>



<h2>Top Run scorers for Gujarat Titans this season</h2>



<figure id="table_1" class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>POS</td><td>PLAYER</td><td>TEAM</td><td>MAT</td><td>INN</td><td>RUNS</td><td>SR</td><td>4S</td><td>6S</td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Hardik Pandya</td><td>GUJ</td><td>7</td><td>7</td><td>305</td><td>137.39</td><td>32</td><td>8</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>David Miller</td><td>GUJ</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>237</td><td>149.06</td><td>19</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Shubman Gill</td><td>GUJ</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>229</td><td>142.24</td><td>22</td><td>6</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Rahul Tewatia</td><td>GUJ</td><td>8</td><td>7</td><td>136</td><td>158.14</td><td>13</td><td>7</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<p>Bowlers win tournaments as they say, much to the delight of the Gujarat management the bowlers of the side have been ably assisting the batters in contributing to the team's overall success this season so far. The pace duo of Shami and Lockie Ferguson is doing excellently until now much to the expectations of the management and fans. A certain Rashid Khan has taken up the responsibilities of spin bowling in the middle overs and executed all the strategies superbly well. The wickets have been coming in regularly which in turn has helped the Titans chole the opposition batsman and not allowed them to score many runs on the majority of the occasions. Gujarat's top wicket-takers this season so far are listed below. </p>



<h2>Top Wicket Takers for Gujarat Titans this season</h2>



<figure id="table_1" class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>POS</strong></td><td><strong>PLAYER</strong></td><td><strong>TEAM</strong></td><td><strong>MAT</strong></td><td><strong>INN</strong></td><td><strong>BALLS</strong></td><td><strong>WKTS</strong></td><td><strong>ECO</strong></td></tr><tr><td>1</td><td>Mohammed Shami</td><td>GT</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>192</td><td>13</td><td>7.53</td></tr><tr><td>2</td><td>Lockie Ferguson</td><td>GT </td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>192</td><td>9</td><td>8.91</td></tr><tr><td>3</td><td>Rashid Khan</td><td>GT</td><td>8</td><td>8</td><td>192</td><td>8</td><td>7.09</td></tr><tr><td>4</td><td>Yash Dayal</td><td>GT</td><td>4</td><td>4</td><td>96</td><td>7</td><td>9.12</td></tr><tr><td>5</td><td>Hardik Pandya</td><td>GT</td><td>7</td><td>5</td><td>111</td><td>4</td><td>7.57</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/Lockie-Ferguson-Gujarat-Titans-IPL-2022-Sportzpics-640.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-89110" width="999" height="577" /><figcaption>Lockie Ferguson</figcaption></figure>



<p>The coaching staffs of the franchise which include Ashish Nehra, Gary Kirsten, Ashish Kapoor and others also deserve the credit for the brilliant performance that's been displayed by the team so far this season. They managed that team brilliantly and helped the players reach their peak level so as to bring the most value to the team every time they stepped onto the pitch. A team which made its way into the IPL for the first time definitely needed its coaching members to be 100% efficient in their duties. Only then could they achieve their objective. For Gujarat Titans, all their plans and strategies went as per their expectations much to the credit of the brilliant work from all their coaching staff. That they managed to bring the best out of the bunch of players they had helped the team achieve incredible heights on the cricket field.&nbsp;</p>



<p>With 8 more matches to be played, Gujarat seems to be the favorite to finish among the top 4 and also should comfortably be able to win the trophy in their maiden season if they're able to continue such wonderfully consistent performance over the upcoming matches hereon. A continuous combined display of quality and determination from these bunch of players is surely going to be exemplary to all other teams playing the league in the seasons that are to come after this.&nbsp;</p>

What exactly has been the key to Gujarat Titans' fantastic success in their debut IPL season? Detailed Analysis

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<p>At times the credit for a team?s victory at times is not given to the correct player. At times a player who wins the crunch situations in the game is given more credit than the ones who finish the game. It is like how Gautam Gambhir was underrated in the ICC ODI World Cup Final as his performance was overshadowed by MSD?s thunderstorm innings. But staying under-rated and to keep doing your job is also an art. So, who are the criminally under-rated performers in this IPL 2022 season? Here is a look:&nbsp;</p>



<h2>1) Deepak Hooda:&nbsp;</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/syed-mushtaq-ali-trophy-2021-deepak-hooda-suspended-by-baroda-cricket-association-for-the-indiscipline/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Deepak Hooda </a>might not be contributing with the ball in hand but the Gujarati&nbsp;Superstar is certainly contributing with the bat. He had a few poor performances where every batter struggled but some of his performances have come in crunch situations. When his team was struggling in the very first game, Deepak held one end and scored a gritty 50. His batting has assured LSG that they can play him at number 3 and can pick an extra bowler. Deepak is one of the most improved cricketers in recent times and his performances in IP 2022 speak volumes of the same. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>2) Rahul Tewatia is under-rated in IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Ever since his performance against<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-punjab-kings-pbks-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Punjab i</a>n IPL 2020, Rahul Tewatia looked off-color but his redemption was yet to happen. Tewatia proved his value of over 8 Crore Indian Rupees, this season. The leg-spin bowling all-rounder was considered to be a bowling all-rounder but with this season almost coming to an end, we can say that Tewatia is a bankable batsman. The Gujarat Titans, a team that was considered to be the weakest team at the beginning of the IPL 2022 season has relied on Tewatia and he has won them 2 to 3 games. Tewatia has scored 179 runs at an average of 44 and a strike rate of 162!&nbsp;</p>



<h2>3) Abhishek Sharma has been super under-rated in IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/cricket-jc1-min-1024x768.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-89149" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: NDTV SPORTS.</figcaption></figure>



<p>The opener of the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-sunrisers-hyderabad-srh-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> has been criminally under-rated in IPL 2022. Abhishek was backed by SRH after having a delightful domestic season. He had a successful IPL long due and this looks to be his year. Abhishek has been elite with that willow in his hand. His game against the short-ball is a treat to watch. Just like his best friend Shubman Gill, Abhishek has assured dominance over the bowlers. His strike rate is hovering near 140 and he averages 36. Abhishek has taken the responsibility of giving SRH a good start. He has scored a cumulative 324 runs in 9 games. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>4) T Natarajan:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>T Natarajan has been overshadowed by the phenomenon called ?<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/umran-malik-likely-to-be-named-in-indias-squad-for-south-africa-and-ireland-reports/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pace-Sensation Umran Malik?. B</a>ut that doesn?t take any credit away from the amazing performances that he has done so far. Natarajan is one of the left-arm pacers who has been super impressive in the death overs. The thing that works well for Nattu is that he has a very precise yorker. His yorkers are laser-guided. Also, he has developed good pace-variation. His slower ball has become increasingly difficult to pick. Natarajan is ranked 3<sup>rd</sup> in the list of Purple Cap holders and he is the reason behind SRH?s success. &nbsp;</p>



<p>**Rahul Tripathi is not considered as there are talks around him getting an Indian National Team call-up.**</p>



<h2>5) Arshdeep Singh: &nbsp;</h2>



<p>This ?Smashing Sardar? has been mighty impressive in the death overs for the Punjab Kings. His numbers might not show tremendous growth in the wickets column but if a bowler manages to keep the batsman silent in the death overs his job is more than done. Arshdeep belongs to the elite batch of Shubman Gill and Prithvi Shaw. He wasn?t the first-choice pacer but certainly is the closest to getting an India call-up from that batch of bowlers. His left-arm angle makes life hell for the batsmen. Arsh has had an economy of 6 in the death overs. Now those numbers are jaw-dropping. &nbsp;</p>



<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of the IPL.</a></p>

IPL 2022: Top 5 Underrated Players in IPL 2022.&nbsp;

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<p>The Gujarat Titans had a dream IPL inaugural season. The Titans did very well together as a team to get their hands on the title. They had a hero in every game. When the times went from bad to worse, their captain came to the rescue first. Hardik Pandya did well, and also did Rashid. David Miller found form when the team needed it the most. Sai Kishore and Sai Sudarshan won a game each. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-shubman-gill-and-ashish-nehra-reveal-the-logo-of-gujarat-titans-on-metaverse/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/hardik-pandya-shubman-gill-and-ashish-nehra-reveal-the-logo-of-gujarat-titans-on-metaverse/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shubman Gill </a>was exquisite throughout. All-in-all, it was a top team performance. So, how can Gujarat improve? Who are the players, the all-rounders that the Gujarat Titans can target for TATA IPL 2023:?</p>



<h2>1) Ravindra Jadeja might play for the Gujarat Titan Next Season:?</h2>



<h2>?</h2>



<p>With the Chennai Super Kings management having a fallout with their start player, Ravindra Jadeja it is a good time for Gujarat to make a lucrative offer for Jaddu. What works in favor of the Gujarat Titans is that the team relies on multi-dimensional players. And also, the fact that Jaddu would love to play for a franchise that represents his local state. So, Jadeja is an ideal commodity. The major task for Gujarat will be to convince Ravindra Jadeja to put his name in the auction.??</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/06/Ravindra-Jadeja-min.jpg" alt="Ravindra Jadeja for Gujarat Titans" class="wp-image-90391" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: ESPN Cricinfo</figcaption></figure>



<p>Jaddu was out of the CSK team in the last few games under the pretext that he is injured in what some reports claim. When coming to ego management Ashish Nehra did a very good job with the Gujarat Team. ?Nehraji? is a team man and Jaddu can be well-managed in the Gujarat set-up. He can readily play in the place of Sai Kishore. Both Hardik and Jaddu can play a big part for the Titans next season. He is electric on the field and has a lot to offer with the bat. Here is a look at his IPL stats:?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Stat</td><td>Value</td></tr><tr><td>Matches</td><td>210</td></tr><tr><td>Runs </td><td>2502</td></tr><tr><td>Wickets</td><td>181</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Average</td><td>30.72</td></tr><tr><td>Batting Strike Rate</td><td>131.4</td></tr><tr><td>Best Bowling</td><td>5/16</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>2)&nbsp;Marcus Stoinis Can Play for the Gujarat Titans Next Season:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Marcus Stoinis is the top T20 all-rounder across the globe currently. The cricket community is very well-known for the fact that Dav id Miller is a player who relies a lot on form. The last great season in the IPL for David Miller was in 2014 and after that, it was this IPL season. So, the Titans can certainly rely on Miller for next season too but they need to have a backup ready. Marcus Stoinis seems the perfect fit for this void. </p>



<p>The challenge again for the Gujarat Titans? management will be to convince Marcus to come into the auction as he was a player who was drafted by the Lucknow Super Giants. So, it means that the Super Giants had bought him for a premium price. ?</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/06/Marcus-Stonis-min.jpg" alt="Marcus Stoinis" class="wp-image-90392" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: MyKhel</figcaption></figure>



<p>Marcus can play in place of Matthew Wade who had a mediocre season. He has been playing number 3 in the BBL and can do the same for the Gujarat team in the IPL. If Miller fails next season, Wade walks back into the team as number 3, and Marcus can take the place of David Miller. ?</p>



<h2>3) Rahul Tewatia will play for the Gujarat Titans Next Season:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Instead of looking around for the top fishes in the sea, Gujarat Titans already have a big fish in their bag. Rahul Tewatia was great as a finisher for the Gujarat Titans. The team relied on his finishing skills and Tewatia precisely won 3 games throughout the season for them. The fact that Rahul is a left-handed batter works in his favor as he gives the added dimension. Tewatia can bowl 2 to 3 overs of leg spin too. He is very dedicated to the field. ?</p>



<p>Rahul was associated with a few teams before Gujarat. He has played for the Delhi Daredevils, and Rajasthan Royals, and has found a safe space in Gujarat. After seeing his performance, teams would make many lucrative offers to him. The Gujarat management needs to throw light on this ?Superstar? and has to make sure that they do not lose him. ?</p>



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<p>To know more go to the<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gujarat_titans/?hl=en" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.instagram.com/gujarat_titans/?hl=en" rel="noreferrer noopener"> official Instagram </a>of the Gujarat Titans.</p>

Gujarat Titans: Top 3 New All-Rounders to Target for TATA IPL 2023.?

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<p>The IPL 2023 Auction is going to be underway in December or January. The franchises are expected to announce their retentions and releases in the next few weeks. There are many teams that have found the balance and will not be intending to release many players. The Gujarat Titans are one such team. They have a balanced squad, but will be expecting new faces to join them too. So, who are the top 3 players that they might release before the IPL 2023 auction? Here is a look:?</p>



<h2>Gujarat Titans Might Release Matthew Wade Before IPL 2023 Auction:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/11/Matthew-Wade-min-1024x569.jpg" alt="IPL 2023 Auction" class="wp-image-97141" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IMG SRC: TOI</figcaption></figure>



<p>Matthew Wade is aging like fine wine. His age is not the question. The concern is the mindset and the concept of the IPL. It happens to be ?a platform for young and talented players?. Keeping that in mind, there is a chance that the Gujarat Titans may release Matthew Wade. Wade was bought for 2.4 Crores in the IPL Mega Auction 2022. Wade is playing exceptionally well as a finisher for Australia but there are fresher faces on the market. Glenn Phillips can be one option for the Titans. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Vijay Shankar:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Vijay Shankar quickly slid down the cards. Vijay who was once a national team prospect and India?s top option to bat at number 4 is now out of contention. He was given multiple opportunities to bat at number 3, one of the best positions in T20 cricket, but he failed. He was cited to be Hardik Pandya?s replacement but as the cricket community knows, there is only ?One Hardik Pandya?. He can be replaced by any other fast-bowling all-rounder. The Gujarat Titans can go for Cameron Green too. ?</p>



<h2>Rahul Tewatia Might be Released by the Gujarat Titans Before IPL 2023 Auction:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/11/Rahul-Tewatia-min.jpg" alt="IPL 2023 Auction" class="wp-image-97140" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IMG SRC: The Indian Express</figcaption></figure>



<p>Rahul Tewatia for 9 Crores is a very big investment. Rahul is a good player. He is one of India?s top spin-bowling all-rounders. But is he worth 9 Crores, is the question! If the Titans want to liquidate some money and want to reassure Tewatia?s price in the market, they can ask him to part ways and then again go for him in the IPL 2023 Auction. Tewatia was one of their top match-winners last season and hence it is assumed that Tewatia will play for the Titans next season but it is always great to get players at their actual market value, isn?t it? ?</p>



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<p>To know more go to the <a href="https://www.gujarattitansipl.com/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.gujarattitansipl.com/" rel="noreferrer noopener">official IG page of Gujarat Titans. </a>?</p>

IPL 2023 Auction: Top 3 Players That the Gujarat Titans Can Release Before IPL Auction 2023. &nbsp;

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<p>The Gujarat Titans will be looking to defend their title in the TATA IPL 2023. And in their defense, they will require some great performances. In the TATA IPL 2022 season, every cricket pundit was concerned about their squad as, on paper, the team didn?t look very lucrative. But when it came to performances, even the lesser-known players stood up when it mattered the most. The experience of David Miller came in handy, as did the magic of Hardik Pandya. So, who are their key players this time around? Here is a look:&nbsp;</p>



<h2>Rashid Khan will be the Key Player for the Gujarat Titans in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



<p>Rashid Khan will be the key player for the Gujarat Titans, or for any team that he plays for. He is the best leg spinner in the world at white-ball cricket. Ever since making his debut in 2016, he has been dominating the IPL and all the leagues around the globe. There are a few things that work in his favor. He has a round arm action, which makes it difficult for the batter to pick his googly. He is very fast through the air. It means that the ball turns faster, giving the batter less time to pick it up. </p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Rashid-Khan-min-1024x538.jpg" alt="Gujarat Titans" class="wp-image-95601"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rashid will have to bring his A-game as he will be heading the bowling department. IMG SRC: GT.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Rashid will play for them and will also be their deputy captain. He will be an integral part of the leadership group. He has a lot of experience to share with the youngsters as well. Gujarat will use him in the powerplay to neutralize players like Rohit Sharma, who struggle against spin in the first few overs. &nbsp;</p>



<h2>Rahul Tewatia will be the Key Player for Gujarat Titans in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



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<p>Rahul Tewatia will have the responsibility of finishing the games. He hit two last-ball 6s last season to seal the games. In one of the games, 12 were required off the last two balls, and he hit both of them for sixes. A similar performance is expected this time around as well. He has to take the leadership role in the lower middle order. </p>



<p>Another good season with the bat can get him a national team call-up, as the Indian team always loves left-handers. He has a strike rate of 145+ in the last 5 overs. The Gujarat Titans expect him to bowl 2 to 3 good overs and give decent batting at number 6 or 7 to give the team the required balance. Here is a look at his stats:&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>111&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Innings&nbsp;</td><td>88&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>1513&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>27.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Strike Rate&nbsp;</td><td>145.07&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Mohammed Shami will be a Key Player:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/mohammad-shami-min-1-1024x768.jpg" alt="Gujarat Titans" class="wp-image-95862"/><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Over the past few seasons, Shami has shown his skill with the white-ball too! He doesn't deserve to be dropped. IMG SRC: GT.</figcaption></figure>



<p>Mohammed Shami needs to silence all his critics through performance. He has done the same in the last season and will be looking to replicate it. Shami has received a clear indication from the BCCI, that the selection panel is looking at the future and he is very less likely to be considered for the shortest format. But the numbers and the performances do not reflect Shami?s age. He is aging like fine wine.</p>



<p>He was the top powerplay bowler last season alongside Umesh Yadav. Shami was swinging the ball and was also managing the toe-crushing yorkers. The Gujarat Titans will expect 3 good overs in the powerplay and one at the death from this senior pro. Here is a look at his stats:&nbsp;</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>139&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td><td>162&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>25.3&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Economy&nbsp;</td><td>8.23&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Best&nbsp;</td><td>4/24&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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<p>To know more about the<a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Titans go to their official Twitter page. </a>&nbsp;</p>

Gujarat Titans: Top 3 Best Key Players to Play for Gujarat Titans&nbsp;in TATA IPL 2023.&nbsp;

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<p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravindra_Jadeja" data-type="link" data-id="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravindra_Jadeja">Ravindra Jadeja</a> has announced his T20I retirement. After Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, he has now decided to put curtains on his T20I career, and after <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-hardik-pandya-breaks-down-in-tears-as-he-helps-india-lift-t20-world-cup-2024/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/watch-hardik-pandya-breaks-down-in-tears-as-he-helps-india-lift-t20-world-cup-2024/">India</a> lifted the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-team-of-the-tournament-of-2024-t20-world-cup-rohit-sharma-along-with-five-indians-in-the-playing-11/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-team-of-the-tournament-of-2024-t20-world-cup-rohit-sharma-along-with-five-indians-in-the-playing-11/">ICC T20 World Cup 2024</a> trophy, beating South Africa in the final. It was an incredible career for Sir Ravindra Jadeja, who has been an asset in all three departments.</p>



<p>Jadeja has always given his best in every department, and it will be very tough to replace him. The next T20 World Cup is scheduled to take place in India in 2026, so India need someone who can replace him in the team because, in Indian conditions, Jadeja is very dangerous with the ball. So here we will talk about three players who can replace Ravindra Jadeja in the squad.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Three Players who can replace Ravindra Jadeja in T20I internationals</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Shahbaz Ahmed</h3>



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<p>India need someone who can add value in all three departments, and there are some players who showcased their skills in the recent IPL. One name that came out was Shahbaz Ahmed, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad and did pretty well. He had a pretty decent IPL 2024. Shahbaz played 16 matches for the team and scored 215 runs, batting at No. 6 or 7 with an average of 24 and also taking seven wickets. If India can invest in him, he can be a big match-winner.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Rahul Tewatia</h3>



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<p>Another name who has been knocking at the doors of the Indian team is Rahul Tewatia. He is known as "the Iceman" for his cool and calm approach while finishing the games. The southpaw is a batting all-rounder who has a knack for picking up wickets. He can play the role of designated finisher for Team India, and if given proper time, he can evolve into a potential decent spin option and can replace Ravindra Jadeja.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Washington Sundar</h3>



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<p>One name that has been part of the team for a long time now is Washington Sundar. He is excellent in all three departments and is a proven customer at the international level. But with India already having a number of senior spinners, he couldn't make a place in the team. But with Ravindra Jadeja retiring now, he might get an edge ahead of the other candidates because of his genuine all-round ability. Sundar can play as a proper batter and is an excellent fielder. What gives him an edge, that he is an off-spinner, and India don't have an off-spinner apart from Ravi Ashwin.</p>



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3 players who are ideal replacements for Ravindra Jadeja in T20Is

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<p>In the history of the IPL, the Gujarat Titans are one of those teams that left their mark in the Indian Premier League in a very short time. Gujarat Titans, which made its debut in IPL season 2022, won the trophy in its very first season. In IPL 2023, the team led by Hardik Pandya was the runner-up. The 2024 edition was full of ups and downs for the franchise. After the captain, Hardik Pandya, left the team and joined the Mumbai Indians, that team could not perform well as they finished the season (2024) in the eighth position in the points table.</p>



<p>In IPL 2024, Pandya was replaced by Indian team opener Shubman Gill, but he lacked enough captaincy experience, which was directly reflected in the team's performance. Mohammed Shami's earlier exclusion from IPL 2024 due to injury was also detrimental for the team. Mohit Sharma, who was one of the leading wicket-takers in IPL 2023, took only 13 wickets in 2024 while star spinner Rashid Khan took only 10 wickets.</p>



<p>Gujarat franchise can make a lot of changes in the mega auction of IPL 2025. Some of these big names like Rahul Tewatia, Kane Williamson and Mohit Sharma may not be retained.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>These three big names GT might release ahead of IPL 2025 Mega-Auction</strong></h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Mohit Sharma</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/09/Screenshot-2024-09-08-133222-1-1024x673.jpg" alt="Tewatia, Williamson and Mohit Sharma; These three big names GT might release ahead of IPL 2025 Mega-Auction" class="wp-image-146746" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Mohit Sharma | Pic: X (CSK)</figcaption></figure>



<p>There is an interesting story behind Mohit Sharma playing for Gujarat Titans, earlier Mohit was a Gujarat bowler in 2022, then in 2023 coach Ashish Nehra was impressed with him and included him in the squad. After which Mohit surprised everyone with his performance, he took a total of 27 wickets in 14 matches in the 2023 season and also became the joint second-leading wicket-taker bowler of the tournament.</p>



<p>But the 2024 season was nothing special for Mohit, he played a total of 12 matches in which he got only 13 wickets and his economy was also not very good. He conceded a lot of runs with an economy of around 11. The franchise may not retain him in the 2025 mega auction but will definitely try to buy him back from the mega auction.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Kane Williamson</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2024/09/kanewilliamsonnzveng_1200x768-1-1024x576.jpg" alt="Tewatia, Williamson and Mohit Sharma; These three big names GT might release ahead of IPL 2025 Mega-Auction" class="wp-image-146750" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kane Williamson</figcaption></figure>



<p>The Gujarat Titans franchise had included Kane Williamson in their team in the IPL 2023 mini auction as Ashish Nehra is looking for stability at number 3 and Williamson will live up to his expectations. But in the very first match of the tournament, the New Zealand captain was ruled out of the tournament due to a knee injury.</p>



<p>In IPL 2024, Kane Williamson got a chance to play only two matches in which he scored only 27 runs. Gujarat management did not give him much chance because their first choice at number 3 was Sai Sudharsan. It is certain that the franchise will not retain Williamson in IPL 2025 because the franchise has better foreign players available than him, whom they have to retain.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Rahul Tewatia</h2>



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<p>Indian uncapped player Rahul Tewatia plays the role of finisher for Gujarat, but the franchise will not be interested in retaining him in IPL 2025 as his retention will be based on three Indian players like Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan and Mohammed Shami.</p>



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Tewatia, Williamson and Mohit Sharma; These three players GT might release ahead of IPL 2025 Mega-Auction

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

Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali talked about the delay in the squad of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 for the Pakistan team.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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