The IPL 2022 season is at the business end and we have witnessed one of the finest innings by an uncapped player in the IPL. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/royal-challengers-bangalore5-players-to-be-released-before-ipl-2023/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rajat Patidar</a> was toying with the LSG bowlers and got RCB to the victory. He scored an unbeaten 112* off 54 balls. Rajat has been having a great run in the SMAT and the VJT domestic leagues. So, amazing performance in the IPL was always on track. The motto of the IPL is ?Where Talent meets Opportunity? and Rajat?s story does justify the motto. Here is an in-depth look at other uncapped, young players who have scored a hundred in the IPL:&nbsp;



<h2>1) Manish Pandey Plays for LSG in IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large td-caption-align-center"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/Manish-Pandey-min-1024x740.jpg" alt="Manish Pandey" class="wp-image-90090"/><figcaption>Image source: DNA India.</figcaption></figure>



Manish Pandey was the first Indian and the first uncapped player to score an IPL hundred. He walked into the RCB squad after a successful U-19 campaign in Malaysia back in 2008. This team had an elite group of players like <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/virat-kohli-to-contemplate-taking-a-break-from-cricket-after-discussions-with-head-coach/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Virat Kohli</a>, Siddharth Kaul, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ravindra-jadeja-likely-to-be-ruled-out-of-the-tata-ipl-2022-due-to-an-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ravindra Jadeja</a>, Pradeep Sangwan, and Saurabh Tiwari. He played for LSG in IPL 2022.



This was the best endorsement for the IPL as an uncapped, young Indian was smashing the pros of the game. His hundred came against the Deccan Chargers. He scored a whopping 114 runs from 73 balls and remained unbeaten. The illustrious cover drives that Pandey is famous for, were on display that afternoon. It was a day game and Pandey made the Gilchrist-led team chase leather-like never before. Current stats of Pandey after a successful career in the IPL are as follow:&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Statistic&nbsp;</td><td>Value&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>160&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>3648&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>29.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Strike Rate&nbsp;</td><td>121.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Highest&nbsp;</td><td>114*&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>100s&nbsp;</td><td>1&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>50s&nbsp;</td><td>21&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







<h2>2) Shaun Marsh:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/shaun-marsh-min.jpg" alt="Shaun Marsh IPL" class="wp-image-90091"/><figcaption>Image Source: Zee News</figcaption></figure>



Shaun Marsh was the orange cap holder in the very first season of the IPL. He helped the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-punjab-kings-pbks-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Kings XI Punjab</a> (Punjab Kings) to qualify for the playoffs in the very first season. The left-hander was unstoppable in the first season. His dominance was like never before. Marsh was single-handedly carrying the burden of the Kings. It was the last game of the IPL season. He doesn't feature in IPL 2022.&nbsp;



Marsh scored a jaw-dropping 115 runs off 69 balls. All the shots that he is known for were on display. He countered the short-ball very well too. He graced his innings with eleven 4s and seven 6s. The innings came against a decent bowling line-up featuring the champions of that season, the<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-rajasthan-royals-rr-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> Rajasthan Royals.</a> Munaf Patel, <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/shane-watson-recalls-time-when-he-saw-ms-dhoni-angry-in-ipl-as-csk-skipper/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shane Watson</a>, and Siddharth Trivedi. All these bowlers were left without an answer. Here is a look at the stats of Shaun Marsh in the IPL:&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Statistic&nbsp;</td><td>Value&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>71&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>2477&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>39.2&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Strike Rate&nbsp;</td><td>132.4&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Highest&nbsp;</td><td>115&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>100s&nbsp;</td><td>1&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>50s&nbsp;</td><td>20&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







<h2>3) Paul Valthaty is not a part of IPL 2022:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/paul-valthaty-min.jpg" alt="Paul Valthaty" class="wp-image-90092" width="700" height="400"/><figcaption>Image SOurce: DNA News</figcaption></figure>



Paul Valthaty was a total surprise package in the IPL. The Mumbai-lad back then assured dominance on the Chennai Super Kings. Paul was a top contender for the orange cap for quite some time that season. It was just the start of the IPL 2011 season. &nbsp;



While chasing a score of 188 set by the <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ipl-2022-chennai-super-kings-csk-squad-2022-playing-11-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chennai Super Kings</a>, Paul went ?Beast-Mode?. He slammed 120 runs off 63 balls. He complimented his innings with 19 fours and 2 sixes. However, from that innings onwards, Valthaty could manage only a few scores here and there and he slipped down the cards. He currently plays the Times Shield in Mumbai. He is a Mumbai-domestic circuit legend. Not taking credit away from him as he made sure that the fans have a good time in IPL 2011. Here is a look at his IPL stats, they might look mediocre but Valthaty?s innings were always impactful:&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Statistic&nbsp;</td><td>Value&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>23&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>505&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>22.9&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Strike Rate&nbsp;</td><td>120.8&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Highest&nbsp;</td><td>120*&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>100s&nbsp;</td><td>1&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>50s&nbsp;</td><td>2&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>







<h2>4) Devdutt Padikkal:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/devdutt-padikkal-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="Devdutt Padikkal" class="wp-image-90093"/><figcaption>IMG SRC: DNA News. </figcaption></figure>



Devdutt Padikkal is the only recent uncapped player apart from Rajat Patidar to have scored a hundred. Devdutt is already a strong contender for the national team. He even got an opportunity in the Sri Lanka series of 2021. DDP as he is called has been a part of RCB initially and currently is a part of the Rajasthan Royals. <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/slvsind-2nd-t20i-hardik-pandya-shaw-padikkal-isolated-will-not-play/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Devdutt Padikkal </a>looks like the disciple of Yuvraj Singh. He has dominated the domestic circuit for over two years now. He should have gotten more opportunities but Shikhar Dhawan has held his position in the ODI format very firmly. &nbsp;



Padikkal scored an unbeaten 101 against the Rajasthan Royals while chasing. It was the 16th game of the 2021 IPL season. He made an elite partnership with Virat Kohli. His innings featured 11 fours and 6 sixes. &nbsp;Here is a look at his IPL stats:&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Statistic&nbsp;</td><td>Value&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>43&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Runs&nbsp;</td><td>1221&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>29.1&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Strike Rate&nbsp;</td><td>125.1&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Highest&nbsp;</td><td>101*&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>100s&nbsp;</td><td>1&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>50s&nbsp;</td><td>7&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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IPL 2022: Rajat Patidar Scores 112*. Other Uncapped Players to 100s.

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4 Young Indian Cricketers who performed brilliantly in the Tata IPL 2022: The Indian Premier League (IPL) sets the stage for young Indian talents to showcase their skills and perform well in the tournament. Ever since the inception of the tournament, we have seen several young players rising through the ranks and getting recognition for their talents. This concluded season of the Tata Indian Premier League was no different as India found a lot of young talented cricketers in the process.



The long two months tournament got wrapped a couple of nights ago with Gujarat Titans (GT) becoming the champions in their first season.&nbsp;



The addition of the two new teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) opened gates wide for youngsters to unearth their prowesses and talents. From Umran Malik?s thunderbolts to Rajat Patidar?s muscular sixes, here are the top 4 young Indian cricketers who performed brilliantly in the Tata IPL 2022.



<h2>4 Young Indian Cricketers who performed brilliantly in the Tata IPL 2022:</h2>



<h3>Umran Malik:</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/umran-malik-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="TATA IPL 2022" class="wp-image-90197" /><figcaption>IMG SRC: The Indian Express</figcaption></figure>



Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) express pacer Umran Malik has filled Indian cricket with excitement following his 150+ clicks thunderbolts. The Jammu and Kashmir pacer can consistently bowl over 145kmph, as seen in the IPL 2022.



Playing for SRH, Umran Malik scalped 22 wickets in 14 matches and was awarded as the ?Emerging Player of the Season.? The pacer was also handed his India call-up for five matches T20I series against South Africa, starting June 8.



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<h3>Abhishek Sharma:</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/Abhishek-Sharma.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-90266" /><figcaption>Image: IPL</figcaption></figure>



Following his struggle late down the order in finishing the innings for a couple of years, SRH finally gave Abhishek Sharma his desired role to start the innings for the orange army. The Amritsar based cricketer not only fulfilled the role bestowed on him but also became SRH?s highest run-getter in the tournament.



The 26-years old cricketer consistently provided brisk starts to SRH, despite his partner, Kane Williamson struggling at the other end. Abhishek Sharma scored a total of 426 runs in 14 matches of the Tata IPL 2022 at a strike rate of over 130 and an average of 30.43.



<h3>Rajat Patidar:</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/04/Rajat-Patidar-1.jpg" alt="RCB ropes in Rajat Patidar as a replacement for injured Luvnith Sisodia" class="wp-image-88034" /><figcaption>Image: IPL</figcaption></figure>



Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) roped in Rajat Patidar for the remainder of the IPL 2022 after Luvnith Sisodia was injured and ruled out of the tournament. Patidar come in as a replacement and didn?t let the opportunity slip away from his hands.



The Indore based cricketer played one of the best knocks of the IPL 2022 scoring a century in just 43 deliveries in the eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants. Rajat Patidar muscled 333 runs for RCB in just seven innings at a brilliant average of 55.50.



From being unsold at the player auction 2022 to becoming RCB?s impactful performer, Rajat Patidar did exceedingly well throughout the tournament and helped RCB reach qualifier 2.



<h3>Tilak Verma:</h3>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/05/Tilak-Varma.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-90267" /><figcaption>Image: IPL</figcaption></figure>



Though Mumbai Indians (MI) suffered a bumpy season in the Indian Premier League, the franchise had several bright spots which kept them going in the tournament. Tilak Verma was one such bright spot for the five-time IPL champions.



The 19-year old cricketer firmly kept scoring in the middle order, no matter how his team performed. Verma not only played sensible cricket and saved Mumbai from a couple of humiliating debacles, but also accelerated the innings when required.



In his 14 innings in the IPL 2022, Tilak Verma scored 397 runs at an impressive average of 36.09 and a strike rate of 131.02.



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4 Young Indian Cricketers who performed brilliantly in the Tata IPL 2022

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India VS South Africa ODI series will get underway just as the India VS South Africa T20I series ends. The Indian Cricket Team is expected to make a second-string squad for the ODI series against South Africa. The reason for this is that the senior players will be wanting some rest before the upcoming T20I World Cup. Shikhar Dhawan, who isn?t a part of the World Cup squad is expected to lead. Sanju Samson is likely to be named the deputy. Here is an in-depth look:&nbsp;



<h2>Shikhar Dhawan Captain, Sanju Vice Captain for India VS South Africa ODIs:&nbsp;</h2>



As we have seen in previous tours of Sri Lanka and the West Indies, in the absence of KL Rahul and Rohit Sharam from the ODI format, it is Shikhar Dhawan who takes charge. Dhawan has had an exceptional record with the teams that he plays. The games played are often played without the big names but the games are very interesting. Sanju is expected to be named as vice-captain. The reason is his experience of captaincy. &nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/09/Sanju-Samson-min-1024x536.jpg" alt="India VS South Africa ODI" class="wp-image-95036"/><figcaption>Sanju is expected to get his due when he will be made vice captain. IMG SRC: The Indian Express </figcaption></figure>



Sanju has been leading the Rajasthan Royals in the IPL for the past few years. He was also named the captain of the India A Team in the recently concluded India A VS New Zealand A series. He took India A to a 3-0 series win in the ODI format. Sanju Samson has represented India in seven ODIs and 16 T20Is so far.&nbsp;



<h2>Rajat Patidar is expected to Get a National Call-Up:&nbsp;</h2>



Rajat Patidar, the middle-order batter from Madhya Pradesh is expected to get his national call-up in the series against South Africa. His elite performances at the domestic level over the past few seasons and the great season of IPL have earned him this. &nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/09/Rajat-Patidar-min-1024x683.jpg" alt="India VS South Africa ODI" class="wp-image-95037"/><figcaption>IMG SRC: KreedOn</figcaption></figure>



Rajat has been bursting on the domestic circuit since the 2021 SMAT. He was among the top run-getter in that tournament. Further, his recent performances for Madhya Pradesh helped Madhya Pradesh lift the Ranji Trophy for the first time. The impact of his 100 in the Qualifier 1 was such that he impressed the cricket community. The team is expected to have senior names like Sanju Samson, Shubman Gill, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna (Subject to fitness), and Mohammed Shami. &nbsp;



<h2>India VS South Africa ODI Series Schedule:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Game Details&nbsp;</td><td>Timings&nbsp;</td><td>Date&nbsp;</td><td>Venue&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>1st ODI&nbsp;</td><td>1:30 PM Indian Standard Time&nbsp;</td><td>October 6&nbsp;</td><td>Thiruvananthapuram&nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>2nd ODI&nbsp;</td><td>1:30 PM Indian Standard Time&nbsp;</td><td>October 9&nbsp;</td><td>Ranchi&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>3rd ODI&nbsp;</td><td>1:30 PM Indian Standard Time&nbsp;</td><td>October 11&nbsp;</td><td>Delhi&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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India VS South Africa ODI Series: Sanju Samson likely to be Vice Captain, Rajat Patidar to Get National Call Up. &nbsp;

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The IPL 2023 Auction is expected to take place at the far end of December 2022 or in January 2023. The Auction always brings in a sense of excitement with it. The shuffling of teams and the big names to be picked leave the cricket community amazed. The prices of these players make them million-dollar men. Over the years we have seen players like Glenn Maxwell, Yuvraj Singh, and Chris Morris make a hell lot of money. Here is a look at 3 players who can break the bank at the IPL 2023 Auction:&nbsp;



<h2>IPL 2023 Auction: Cameron Green Can Be Highest Price Player:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/09/Cameron-Green-min.jpg" alt="IPL 2023 Auction" class="wp-image-95043"/><figcaption>IMG SRC: ESPNCricinfo</figcaption></figure>



A young fast bowling all-rounder is someone who always earns a lot of money at the IPL Auctions. Over the years we have seen players like Kieron Pollard, Ben Stokes, Carlos Braithwaite, and Andrew Flintoff make a lot of money in this ?money-ball game". Cameron Green and his recent exploits in the T20I series against India have got him under the scanner of the IPL scouts. He wasn?t allowed to opt for the IPL 2022 Auctions by the Australian Cricket Board as they wanted to protect this young man from the demons of finance. But this time around Cameron will be rooting to come to the IPL.&nbsp;



<h2>IPL 2023 Auction: Ben Stokes Can Be Highest Price Player:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/09/Ben-Stokes-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="IPL 2023 Auction" class="wp-image-95042"/><figcaption>The whole world awaits the comeback of Ben Stokes to the IPL. IMG SRC: The Indian Express</figcaption></figure>



Sir Benjamin Stokes is most likely to make a comeback to the IPL next season. So, if Ben Stokes is putting his name in the IPL 2023 Auction of players, he already is highly-priced. He will have a reduced workload as he has decided to retire from ODI cricket. The ECB is also likely to free him from his role in the T20Is. So, with a lot of free time available, and a good opportunity to make the big bucks, Ben is expected to come to the IPL. Ben can bowl, bat, and field like a freak. He is bound to be a high-priced commodity.&nbsp;



<h2>Honorable Mentions&nbsp;</h2>



<ol><li>Sanjay Yadav.&nbsp;</li></ol>



<ol start="2"><li>Fazalhaq Farooqi.&nbsp;</li></ol>



<ol start="3"><li>Dasun Shanaka&nbsp;</li></ol>



<h2>Rajat Patidar:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/09/Rajat-Patidar-min-1-1024x683.jpg" alt="IPL 2023 Auction" class="wp-image-95041"/><figcaption>RCB is lucky to get Rajat for 20lakh Indian Rupees. IMG SRC: KreedOn</figcaption></figure>



Another player who has been doing exceptionally well in the Indian domestic circuit and is likely to get a national call-up is Rajat Patidar. He led the Madhya Pradesh team to lift the Ranji Trophy. He has been associated with the RCB franchise for the past 3 years. But the team made effective use of Patidar only in the last season. His 100 in qualifier 1 left every cricket fan amazed. He was hitting international-level bowlers for fun. If Rajat decides to come to the auction, he will be very highly-priced as Indian middle-order batters are not easily available. Rajat can play spin very well and that adds immense value to his game. &nbsp;



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IPL 2023 Auction: 3 Players Who Can Break the Bank at the IPL Auction 2023.&nbsp;

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The TATA IPL 2023 season will get underway in a while. The teams have kept a few gems with them. These gems are players who have the ability to flip the game in a matter of a few overs. But these hidden gems in cricketing terms are called ?underrated players? or "underdogs." We have seen players like Swapnil Asnodkar win the tournament for the Rajasthan Royals, and we have also seen Siddharth Trivedi do exceptionally well in the IPL. The likes of Mohit Sharma impressed CSK in 2014 and 2015 too. In short, there are many players who do not get the credit that they deserve. Here is a look at 3 such underrated players in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;



<h2>Venkatesh Iyer is Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/01/Venkatesh-Iyer-min-1024x576.jpg" alt="TATA IPL 2023" class="wp-image-101632" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IMG SRC: KKR</figcaption></figure>



Venkatesh Iyer was a sensation in IPL 2021. He was so good that he was immediately promoted to the Indian national team. In the Sri Lanka tour of India 2021 and the West Indies Tour of India 2021, he was great. He was cited to be the replacement for Hardik Pandya. But with a small drop in form in IPL 2022 and with the rise of a monster named, ?Hardik Pandya?, his chances have been marred. Venky has been doing decently well for Madhya Pradesh at the domestic level. &nbsp;



<h2>Rajat Patidar is Playing for Royal Challengers Bangalore in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



Rajat Patidar is an unstoppable force when he gets going. We got a glimpse of his potential in TATA IPL 2022, in the qualifier against the Lucknow Super Giants. He ensured that he singlehandedly won the game for the Royal Challengers Bangalore. Rajat is still uncapped but he has been traveling with the national team for quite some time. &nbsp;



He has been grilled in the IPL as well as in the domestic circuit. He was an integral part of the Ranji Trophy team that won the Trophy in 2022. Patidar&nbsp;was one of the members of the leadership group. Rajat is just about to break the door of the national team, he just needs one good IPL season.&nbsp;



<h2>Tristan Stubbs is Playing For Mumbai Indians in TATA IPL:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/01/Tristan-Stubbs-1.jpg" alt="TATA IPL 2023" class="wp-image-101633" width="706" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">IMG SRC: Cricket SA</figcaption></figure>



Tristan Stubbs is going to play for the Mumbai Indians in TATA IPL 2023, he will play a key role. The reason his name is on this list is the fact that he was the highest-bid player in the SA20 league. This shows that the franchise and the scouts trust him and his abilities. He can hit the ball a mile. He has the ability. In his debut innings for South Africa itself, he showed his might. The Mumbai Indians scouting program has found this gem and has gifted him to South African cricket. He has a strike rate of 155 in the domestic South African league. &nbsp;



To know more go to <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tata-ipl-2023-top-3-teams-with-the-best-opening-combinations-in-the-upcoming-season-of-the-tata-ipl/" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/tata-ipl-2023-top-3-teams-with-the-best-opening-combinations-in-the-upcoming-season-of-the-tata-ipl/" rel="noreferrer noopener">TATA IPL 2023: Top 3 Teams with the Best Opening Combinations in the Upcoming Season of the TATA IPL.</a>



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TATA IPL 2023: Top 3&nbsp;Underrated Players Who Can Make an Impact.&nbsp;

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IPL 2023: Big blow for RCB As this explosive player will miss half of the tournament: Rajat Patidar will be missing half of this season of IPL due to a heel injury. He is currently in NCA In Bangalore for rehabilitation. Now The concern for players' injuries in the squad of RCB is serious.



The performance by Rajat in the previous season of IPl is phenomenal. He Controls the game in the middle overs and helps his Team score well on board. Rajat is an exciting find as a Young player to RCB is quite strange because RCB is known for the big names they had in their Team. After All, the Team will miss him so much, as the quality of cricket he plays is fascinating.



Glenn Maxwell and Josh Hazlewood also need to look fitter; this may be difficult for the franchise. As we have seen, they have replaced Will jacks with Michael Bracewell. So again, another injury disturbs the batting line-up.



<h1>Who would be a replacement for Rajat Patidar?</h1>



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As for now, the franchise has not released any detail about his replacement. As Rajat is an Indian player, RCB has many more options, but his replacement with whom is still a question whose answer will be known in some days. He might not be placed As he was only unavailable for half of the season.



<h1><a></a>Who will be playing at number three after His injury?</h1>



As we have seen in the previous season, Rajat generally comes at third number, but Now he is out of half of This season, so the question arises of who will bat at number. There might be anyone like With Faf du Plessis, Finn Allen can come to open, Whereas <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/i-was-left-with-no-belief-virat-kohli-on-why-he-left-rcb-captaincy-in-ipl-2021/">Virat Kohli </a>comes at number three, or there might be a chance that Ahuja can play at number three with Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis to open.



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IPL2023: Big blow for RCB As this explosive player will miss half of the tournament.

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Rajat Patidar: The <a href="https://www.iplt20.com/auction" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.iplt20.com/auction">Indian Premier League</a> is yet to start and many fans have hilariously started to call the league as ?Injured Premier League?. This is because plethora of players have suffered injuries ahead of the tournament. There?s an injury scare in almost every team?s camp and their chances have already been dented. While many replacements have been called, some will continue to be with the team. The 16th edition of the league is all set to kick start from 31st March with the final set to take place on 28th May.



<h2>Rajat Patidar joins Royal Challengers Bangalore squad ahead of the IPL 2023</h2>



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In what has been the latest development batter Rajat Patidar has joined the Royal Challengers Bangalore squad ahead of the IPL 2023. The batter reportedly was ruled out of the first half of the tournament due to a heel injury. But in what has been a massive boost for the team, he has joined the squad.?The franchise confirmed the development by posting his picture on the social media.



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As per the reports in ESPNCricinfo, the batter was nursing a heel injury but was advised three weeks rest and was awaiting an MRI scan, which could have to determine his participation in the second half of the competition.?



He was undergoing sessions at the NCA and it is learned that he has been given clearance by them. Although there?s no official confirmation whether he will play the first game or not. But he surely will be there in the RCB camp.?



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Patidar was the third-highest run-scorer for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) last year. He wasn't picked at last year's mega auction but came in as a replacement midway through the season. Patidar scored 333 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 152.75.&nbsp;



<h2>IPL 2023: RCB would be hoping for an IPL title in the 16th edition of the league&nbsp;</h2>



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Royal Challengers Bangalore will open their campaign against Mumbai Indians at Chinnaswamy stadium on 2nd April. The Faf du Plessis-led side is yet to win the IPL and it?ll be another opportunity for them to bag the title. They had a decent auction this time around as roped in some exciting talents in Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Michael Bracewell, Will Jacks, Manoj Bhandage, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh and Sonu Yadav. RCB qualified for the playoffs last season but was eliminated in Qualifier 2. They would be hoping to go two steps ahead of last year and clinch their maiden title.



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Here?s RCB?s squad for the IPL 2023:&nbsp;



Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, Suyash Prabhudessai, Rajat Patidar, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, David Willey, Karn Sharma, Mahipal Lomror, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep, Michael Bracewell



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A mouth-shutting reply to all the reports! Rajat Patidar joins Royal Challengers Bangalore squad ahead of the IPL 2023

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The list of injuries in TATA IPL 2023 just keeps getting longer. Royal Challengers Bangalore, the team that has suffered the most due to these, has now got its replacements in place. Reece Topley who was ruled out during the 1st game of RCB in TATA IPL 2023 has now been replaced by a South African pacer. On the other hand, Rajat Patidar, the domestic Indian batter who is out of the TATA IPL 2023 due to an Achilles Heel injury, has been replaced by another bowler. It doesn?t often happen that a batter is replaced by another bowler but in this case, it is true. Here is a look at which players have been roped in:?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wayne Parnell to Replace Reece Topley for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in TATA IPL 2023:&nbsp;</h2>



Reece Topley got his shoulder dislocated in the first RCB game of the season against the Mumbai Indians. Before injuring himself, he had bowled two overs of his quota and had managed to take a wicket as well. He was looking in a good rhythm. It was his debut IPL game, and he did not show signs of nervousness. But the injury spoiled his party and he had to be taken off the field.?



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/IMG_7869.jpg" alt="Royal Challengers Bangalore" class="wp-image-107467" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Parnell had earlier gone unsold. But he has earlier been a part of the IPL while playing for PWI. IMG SRC: CSA</figcaption></figure>



Wayne Parnell, the experienced South African pacer has been roped in. This has been confirmed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore management. They got Wayne Parnell for 75 lakhs. Wayne has been in the business for over 12 years and knows exactly how things work. He has many variations while bowling. He is more of a death-over specialist. Parnell bowls the cutters, the wide yorker, and the slower balls. Royal Challengers Bangalore will ask him to bowl at the death with Harshal Patel. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Wayne Parnell?s Stats:?</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Matches&nbsp;</td><td>257&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Wickets&nbsp;</td><td>259&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Average&nbsp;</td><td>25.86&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Best&nbsp;</td><td>5/30&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Vyashak Vijay Kumar set to Replace Rajat Patidar for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in TATA IPL 2023:?</h2>



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Vyashak Vijay Kumar is a new name in the business. He has not played many first-class or domestic T20 games. He has been scouted by the RCB management. Kumar has played 14 T20 games and has scalped 22 wickets. RCB got him for a decent amount of 20 lakhs. He might be their surprise package for the opposition. 



He played for Karnataka in the Indian domestic circuit. He has played with big Indian names like Manish Pandey, Mayank Agarwal, Karun Nair, and Prasidh Krishna. Playing for the Royal Challengers Bangalore will be a dream come true for the young man.



This is not the first time that Royal Challengers Bangalore has replaced a batter with a bowler or vice versa. Back in 2011, they replaced an injured Dirk Nannes with Chris Gayle and the rest is history. So, RCB has deployed these changes previously and they will hope that this move pays off well.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RCB Updated Squad:?</h2>



Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat (WK),?Suyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror,?David Willey,?Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Finn Allen, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel,? Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, Akash Deep, Avinash Singh, Wayne Parnell, Vyashak Vijay Kumar ?



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Royal Challengers Bangalore: Reece Topley and Rajat Patidar Replacements Confirmed in TATA IPL 2023.

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IND vs SA: India and South Africa are currently locking horns with each other in the three-match ODI series. The first between the teams at Johannesburg saw the Indian dominance as they thumped the opposition by 8 wickets and took a 1-0 lead. Their focus now will be on ten on the other two games as they would be eyeing a series win.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA: 2 players who can get the opportunity in the Indian XI for the last two ODIs in place of Shreyas Iyer&nbsp;</h2>



<a href="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/9428/shreyas-iyer" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.cricbuzz.com/profiles/9428/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> played a vital role for his team in the first IND vs SA game. He slammed a magnificent half-century in the first game and took his team home. The batter, however, will now be leaving the team and will be joining the Test squad to prepare for the two-match series.?



Shreyas Iyer not being available for the last two IND vs SA ODIs will be an opportunity for some of the other players to represent the nation. It?s expected that there might be a few debut caps as well for the second game, slated to take place on 19th December. As the match is a few hours away, let?s take a look at two players who can get a chance in the XI in place of Iyer:&nbsp;



Rajat Patidar?



There won?t be a surprise if Rajat Patidar makes a direct entry into the Indian XI for the second IND vs SA second game. He has been one of the exciting talents in domestic cricket and there?s a lot of hype around him. He?s potentially seen as a future of Indian cricket and was around the Indian setup regularly before getting injured. If he gets an opportunity, it?ll be a great platform for him to announce himself on the big stage.



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Rinku Singh?



Rinku Singh is another player who might be in line to make his debut for the Indian team in the last two IND vs SA games. He has set the stage on fire in the T20Is and the team might be seeing him as a potential finisher in the ODIs as well. He surely has a capability to bat in the middle as well and it?s fair to say that management would want him to play. Skipper KL Rahul also mentioned that he will be getting an opportunity and it won?t be a surprise if he plays the second game.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">IND vs SA: India playing 11 for the second ODI against South Africa prediction</h2>



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India is likely to play with the same XI in the second IND vs SA game. Either of Rinku Singh or Rajat Patidar will be making a debut in the team in place of Shreyas Iyer.?



Here?s India playing 11 for the second ODI against South Africa prediction



Sai Sudarshan? Ruturaj Gaikwad? Rajat Patidar/Rinku Singh? Tilak Varma? KL Rahul (wk) (c) Sanju Samson? Axar Patel? Kuldeep Yadav? Mukesh Kumar? Avesh Khan? Arshdeep Singh?

IND vs SA: 2 players who can get the opportunity in the Indian XI for the last two ODIs in place of Shreyas Iyer?

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IND vs ENG: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on January 22 confirmed that Virat Kohli has pulled out of the first two test matches between India and England for personal reasons. The batter will not be available for selection in the first two games against England, which begins on January 25 and February 02 respectively.



While Virat Kohli's absence can be seen as a massive blow to the team, it can also be a blessing in disguise for the players, who were earlier overlooked during the squad selection.



The BCCI is set to announce a replacement player soon.



It is impossible to find a perfect replacement player for Virat Kohli from the Indian setup. Still, the BCCI would love to get someone who can take up the responsibility of number 4 immediately.



Virat Kohli was due to complete 2000 runs against England in the upcoming test, as he was just nine runs short of completing the milestone. He would be the only 3rd Indian batter to score more than 2000 runs in test games against England.



Below is the list of 3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli in the Indian side during the India vs England test matches:



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli for India vs England Test</h2>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Rajat Patidar</h3>



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Madhya Pradesh batter Rajat Patidar appears to be one of the frontrunners to replace Virat Kohli for the 1st two test matches against England. The batter generally plays at number 4 for his side in Ranji Trophy games and has also been included in the India A squad to face the England Lions.



Patidar has already made a name for himself by scoring big in the last two Ranji Trophy seasons. While he scored 658 runs in the 2021-22 season, his run ended after scoring 565 runs in the last season.



Talking about his overall First Class stats, the batter has scored 4000 runs in 93 innings for his side at an average of 45.97. Patidar has notched up 12 centuries and 22 half-centuries on his way to 4000 FC runs.



Moreover, to add to his records, Rajat Patidar has also plundered a century while opening the innings against England Lions during a Tour Match in Ahmedabad.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Cheteshwar Pujara</h3>



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Although veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara has been sidelined following his poor run in the World Test Championship 2023, he can still storm back into the side after Virat Kohli marks his absence for the first two games against England.



To advocate for his comeback, Cheteshwar Pujara has amassed 444 runs in the ongoing Ranji Trophy for his team Saurashtra. The 35-year-old batter has plundered an unbeaten double ton along with a half-century for his side.



The Indian side will need someone who binds the top order with the middle order, the role which Virat Kohli does, and Pujara can be a worthy replacement if the BCCI makes up its mind to call the veteran.



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Abhimanyu Eshwaran</h3>



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Abhimanyu Eshwaran is currently leading the India A against England Lions in the tour game. The batter has featured in the Indian test setup for the last two years but hasn't made his debut yet. 



He was part of India's red-ball setup during the recent South Africa tour but got dropped for the upcoming test series against England. The Uttar Pradesh batter can earn another India call-up as a replacement for Virat Kohli.



Abhimanyu has loads of first-class experience under his belt. With over 6500 runs in the FC after playing 155 innings at an impressive average of 46.40, Eshwaran holds a proper chance to storm into the Indian side and mark his debut.



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IND vs ENG: Cheteshwar Pujara to RETURN, 3 Players who can replace Virat Kohli for India vs England test

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IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England. The match between the two teams is all set to take place on Wednesday (22nd January) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series. Both teams have a mixed combination of seniors and youngsters in the team, and with the way they have played of late, it's fair to say that it will be an exciting series to watch. 
Coming to the first T20I, Ravichandran Ashwin backed Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma to open the innings for the team. The duo has been doing a decent job together as an opener and would be hoping to carry on the same form in the upcoming first match. 
Sanju Samson was at his exceptional best in the T20Is last year as he slammed three tons. While on the other hand, Abhishek Sharma hasn't been able to maintain consistency. Hence the series will be extremely important for him with the bat. 
At No.3, Ravichandran Ashwin picked Tilak Varma. The left-hander oozed his class with the bat in the last series against South Africa. He batted at No.3 and slammed two back-to-back centuries. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, as per Ashwin, will bat at No.4.
Hardik Pandya, Nitish Kumar Reddy and Axar Patel are the three all-rounders picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG T20I. They are expected to play a major role with the bat and ball. 
Rinku Singh also has been picked by Ravichandran Ashwin in his Indian XI for the first IND vs ENG team. He will be taking the role of finisher while there was no place for Ravi Bishnoi, who hard has put a foot wrong in his T20I career. Varun Chakravarthy will be there as per Ashwin. 
Mohammed Shami and Arshdeep Singh are the two fast bowlers picked by Ravichandran Ashwin for the first IND vs ENG XI. Shami will be making his comeback to the team after a year, while Arshdeep will be keen to make an impact. 
<h2>IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I </h2>
Here's Ravichandran Ashwin's Indian XI for the first T20I 
Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Axar Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Varun Chakravarthy, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Shami
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Ravichandran Ashwin names India XI for first IND vs ENG T20I {PC:X}

India and England will be locking horns with each other in the five-match T20I series

IND vs ENG: Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has announced his playing XI for the first T20I against England.

IND vs ENG: Ravichandran Ashwin picks his Indian XI for the first T20I against England, no place for Ravi Bishnoi

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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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
<h2>Pakistan kya darr gaya jo abhi tak team announce nahi ki? Nahi dara nahi hai. Samajh nahi aa rahi hai - Basit Ali </h2>
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: 
"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." 
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.
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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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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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
<h2>It is the responsibility of every team to add the tournament logo to their jerseys - ICC official </h2>
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. 
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: 
"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. 
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.
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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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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. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
<h2>Arshdeep Singh was one of the major reasons behind India winning the T20 World Cup 2024</h2>
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.
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. 
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.
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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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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.  
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.    
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.
<h2 dir="ltr">Here’s the strongest combined playing XI from the current squads of India and Pakistan for ICC Champions Trophy 2025:</h2>
<h3 dir="ltr">1: Rohit Sharma (C)</h3>
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Rohit Sharma - The Indian skipper at the top (Image Credit: X)
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.
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. 
<h3 dir="ltr">2: Babar Azam</h3>
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. 
As of now, Babar Azam has managed to score 5,957 runs with an average of 56,73, including 19 centuries and 34 fifties.
<h3 dir="ltr">3: Virat Kohli</h3>
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. 
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.
<h3 dir="ltr">4: Shreyas Iyer</h3>
Indian middle-order batter <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shreyas_Iyer">Shreyas Iyer </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.  
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.
<h3 dir="ltr">5: Mohammad Rizwan</h3>
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New Pakistan skipper - Mohammad Rizwan (Image Credit: X)
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.  
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. 
<h3 dir="ltr">6: Hardik Pandya</h3>
Indian all-rounder <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hardik_Pandya">Hardik Pandya</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. 
As of now, Hardik Pandya has scored 1769 runs and has taken 84 wickets for the Indian side in the 50-over format.
<h3 dir="ltr">7: Shadab Khan</h3>
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. 
As of now, Shadab Khan has 855 runs and 85 wickets for the Pakistan side to his name.
<h3 dir="ltr">8: Kuldeep Yadav</h3>
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Kuldeep Yadav: The wizard for India in the sub-continent (Image Credit: X)
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.
As of now, Kuldeep Yadav has taken 172 wickets for the Indian side with an economy of just 4.99.
<h3 dir="ltr">9: Shaheen Shah Afridi</h3>
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.
As of now, Shaheen Shah Afridi has picked 119 wickets for the Pakistan Cricket Team with an economy of 5.49.
<h3 dir="ltr">10: Jasprit Bumrah</h3>
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. 
As of now, Jasprit Bumrah has taken a total of 149 wickets with an economy of 4.59 for the Indian side.
<h3 dir="ltr">11: Mohammed Shami</h3>
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Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian side for the Champions Trophy (Image Credit: X) 
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. 
As of now, Mohammed Shami has clinched a total of 195 wickets for the men in blue with an economy of 5.55.
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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.