<p><strong>"Want To Win World Cup 2023, Don't Open With Rohit-Gill," Says Ravi Shastri:</strong> The ICC ODI World Cup 2023 is drawing nearer by the day, and cricket pundits are busy making some bold predictions and statements. Former Indian cricket team head coach Ravi Shastri believes that Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill should not be paired to open the Innings in the forthcoming ICC ODI World Cup 2023.</p>



<p>Ravi Shastri reckons India should have at least two left-handers in their starting XI for the World Cup 2023. The former World Cup champion emphasized that India won the 2011 World Cup with two key left-handers who gave variations to their batting lineup. Ravi Shastri, who has observed and coached the team, thinks the management is unlikely to get benefit from the present opening pair of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in the marque event.</p>



<p>India's favored opening combo in ODIs has been Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill in place of the injured KL Rahul. Shastri contends that the lack of a left-handed batter makes it hard for this pair to be accepted for the World Cup. Shastri emphasized the value of a balanced lineup and the potential influence of a left-handed batter in the top three or four positions in an interview with The Week.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>Shastri On Rohit-Gill Opening Pair for World Cup 2023</strong></h4>



<p>"No, that is going to be a challenge. You will have to see closer to the event. Form again becomes important. You need to strike the right balance. Do you think a left-hander will make a difference at the top? It does not have to be opening but in the top three or four. You have to weigh all those options. Ideally, in the top six, I would like to see two left-handers," Shastri said in an interview with The Week.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="http://www.icccricketschedule.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Gautam-Gambhir.jpg" alt="&quot;Want To Win World Cup 2023, Don't Open With Rohit-Gill,&quot; Says Ravi Shastri" class="wp-image-67597" /></figure>



<p>Shastri highlighted the importance of left-handers in earlier World Cup success. Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, and Suresh Raina, all left-handers, all played significant roles in the 2011 World Cup victory.</p>



<p>Shastri cited historical instances, such as Australia's dominant lineup of left-handed players and the winning teams of 1974, 1979, 1987, and 1996. In order for the team to succeed, he stressed the importance of creating a mix and balance.</p>



<p>"Whenever you have done well [left-handers contributed]. In 2011, you h u had [Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj [Singh] and [Suresh] Raina. Go back to 1974? [Alvin] Kallicharran, [Roy] Fredericks, [Clive] Lloyd? The same in 1979. The 1983 team was the only one that did not have a left-hander, but that whole tournament was against all odds. In 1987, Australia had enough? they had [Allan] Border at the top, they had another two or three, down the order."</p>



<p>"In 1996 Sri Lanka proved it again, with [Sanath] Jayasuriya, [Arjuna] Ranatunga, [Asanka] Gurusinha. And then Australia, with the Gilchrists and the Haydens. England have it now. That mix and balance has to be created," he added.</p>



<p><strong><mark class="has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color">READ: </mark><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/bcci-accused-of-political-interference-in-world-cup-2023-schedule-venues-vice-president-responds/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BCCI accused of Political Interference in World Cup 2023 Schedule &amp; Venues, Vice-President responds</a></strong></p>



<p><strong><mark style="background-color:#c2ffe6" class="has-inline-color">For more details head to BCCI?s?<a href="https://www.bcci.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website.</a></mark></strong></p>

"Want To Win World Cup 2023, Don't Open With Rohit-Gill," Says Ravi Shastri

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<p>The Asia Cup 2023 will be played in a hybrid model. The tournament will be played from 30th August to 17th September.&nbsp; Out of 13 games, 4 games will take place in Pakistan whereas 9 games will be played in Sri Lanka. It?ll be great preparation for all the Asian teams to prepare themselves for the World Cup and get their combination right.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Cup 2023: Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandeep Patil pick India?s squad for Asia Cup; Tilak Varma included, Samson dropped&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/08/Team-India-1.jpg" alt="Team India" class="wp-image-117700" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Team India</figcaption></figure>



<p>With Asia Cup 2023 just a fortnight away from us, experts on Star Star Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandeep Patil picked the <a href="https://www.bcci.tv" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.bcci.tv">Indian squad</a> for the tournament. They weren?t sure about the fitness of KL Rahul and Shreyas Iyer and therefore didn?t pick them. They urged management to not rush them as well.&nbsp;</p>



<p>The trio didn?t pick Sanju Sanju Samson in the team despite him having a decent campaign in the West Indies. Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandeep Patil backed Ishan Kishan to be the only keeper in the team and also backed him to bat in the top order.&nbsp;</p>



<p>Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill also find themselves in the team picked by the former cricketers whereas Virat Kohli along with Suryakumar Yadav and young Tilak Varma will be handling the middle order duties in a team picked by Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandeep Patil.&nbsp;</p>



<p><strong>Read Also:?</strong><a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/ind-vs-pak-india-playing-11-for-the-game-against-pakistan-in-the-icc-world-cup-prediction/" data-type="post" data-id="121038">IND vs PAK: India playing 11 for the game against Pakistan in the ICC World Cup Prediction</a></p>



<p>Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel and Shardul Thakur are the four all-rounders, who according to them will make it into the team. Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal also were picked in the team as the spin bowling options&nbsp;</p>



<p>Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah will be the pacers as per the Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandeep Patil&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Asia Cup 2023: Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandeep Patil?s India?s squad for Asia Cup</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2023/07/IMG_1781.jpg" alt="Asia Cup 2023" class="wp-image-115760" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">India </figcaption></figure>



<p>Here?s Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandeep Patil?s India squad for Asia Cup</p>



<p>Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan (wk), Virat Kohli, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Jasprit Bumrah.</p>

Asia Cup 2023: Ravi Shastri, MSK Prasad and Sandeep Patil pick India?s squad; Tilak Varma included, Sanju Samson dropped?

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<p><strong>SA20 2025: </strong>The third edition of the domestic T20 Cricket League of South Africa–SA20 2025–is here. The League will run from January 9 to February 8 and promises another season of thrilling and entertaining contests. </p>
<p>The tournament features six teams from the country wrapped up by big names in International Cricket like Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, and Liam Livingstone. This year, Dinesh Karthik will become the first Indian player to play in the SA20 league as <span>Paarl Royals have roped him in. </span></p>
<p>The six teams will play 30 group-stage matches across 25 days and then the qualified teams will play the Eliminator round and the final on 8th February. The entire tournament is set to have as many as 34 matches across 31 days. </p>
<p>Let's take a look at all the SIX teams of the SA20 2025:</p>
<h2><strong>SA20 2025 Teams and Captain</strong></h2>
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<th style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Team</th>
<th style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Home ground</th>
<th style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Captain</th>
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<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Newlands Cricket Ground</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rashid Khan</td>
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<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Kingsmead Cricket Ground</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Keshav Maharaj</td>
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<tr style="height: 36.1719px;">
<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Wanderers Stadium</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Faf du Plessis</td>
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<tr style="height: 36.1719px;">
<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Boland Park</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">David Miller</td>
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<tr style="height: 58.5625px;">
<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Supersports Park, Centurion</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Rilee Rossouw</td>
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<tr style="height: 58.5625px;">
<td style="width: 34.022%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="width: 33.7608%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">St George's Park Cricket Ground</td>
<td style="width: 32.2172%; border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Aiden Markram</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2> <strong>SA20 2025 Schedule</strong></h2>
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<thead>
<tr>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">Match No.</th>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Date</th>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Teams</th>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">Time (IST)</th>
<th style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Venue</th>
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</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">1</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 9 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">2</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Fri, 10 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
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<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">3</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 11 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">4</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 11 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">5</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sun, 12 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">7:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">6</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Mon, 13 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">7</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 14 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">8</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 14 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">9</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Wed, 15 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">10</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 16 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">11</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Fri, 17 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">12</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 18 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">13</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 18 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">14</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sun, 19 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">7:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">15</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Mon, 20 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">16</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 21 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">17</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Wed, 22 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">18</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 23 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Durban's Super Giants vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Durban</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">19</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Fri, 24 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">20</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 25 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">21</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 25 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">22</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sun, 26 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">7:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">23</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Mon, 27 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Paarl Royals vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Paarl</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">24</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 28 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs Joburg Super Kings</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Wed, 29 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Sunrisers Eastern Cape</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">26</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 30 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">27</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Fri, 31 Jan' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Pretoria Capitals vs MI Cape Town</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">28</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 1 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">04:30 PM</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">29</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 1 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Joburg Super Kings vs Durban's Super Giants</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">30</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sun, 2 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">7:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Cape Town</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">31</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Tue, 4 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Qualifier 1</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Gqeberha</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">32</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Wed, 5 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Eliminator</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">33</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Thu, 6 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Qualifier 2</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Centurion</td>
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<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 7.55906%;">34</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 17.1654%;">Sat, 8 Feb' 25</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 49.7638%;">Final</td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 10.7087%;">9:00 PM </td>
<td style="border-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); width: 14.6457%;">Johannesburg</td>
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<h2> <strong>SA20 2025 FULL SQUADS</strong></h2>
<h3><strong>Sunrisers Eastern Cape</strong></h3>
<p>Aiden Markram (C), Zak Crawley, Marco Jansen, Patrick Kruger, Craig Overton, Jordan Hermann, Tom Abell, Liam Dawson, David Bedingham, Daniel Smith, Tristan Stubbs, Ottneil Baartman, Richard Gleeson, Caleb Seleka, Okuhle Cele, Simon Harmer, Andile Simelane, Beyers Swanepoel, Roelof van der Merwe</p>
<h3><strong>Durban’s Super Giants</strong></h3>
<p>Keshav Maharaj (C), Jason Smith, JJ Smuts, Marcus Stoinis, Brandon King, Kane Williamson, Christopher King, Wiaan Mulder, Chris Woakes, Dwaine Pretorius, Prenelan Subrayen, Bryce Parsons, Quinton de Kock, Matthew Breetzke, Heinrich Klaasen, Shamar Joseph, Noor Ahmed, Naveen ul-Haq, Junior Dala </p>
<h3><strong>Joburg Super Kings</strong></h3>
<p>Faf du Plessis (C), Leus du Plooy, Evan Jones, JP King, Jonny Bairstow, Devon Conway, Sibonelo Makhanya, Moeen Ali, Wihan Lubbe, David Wiese, Donovan Ferreira, Matheesha Pathirana, Tabraiz Shamsi, Gerald Coetzee, Doug Bracewell, Beuran Hendricks, Imran Tahir, Maheesh Theekshana, Hardus Viljoen</p>
<h3><strong>MI Cape Town</strong></h3>
<p>Rashid Khan (C), Colin Ingram, Dewald Brevis, Reeza Hendricks, Rassie van der Dussen, Thomas Kaber, George Linde, Delano Potgieter, Corbin Bosch, Azmatullah Omarzai, Connor Esterhuizen, Chris Benjamin, Ryan Rickelton, Trent Boult, Tristan Luus, Dane Piedt, Kagiso Rabada, Nuwan Thushara </p>
<h3><strong>Paarl Royals</strong></h3>
<p>David Miller (C), Dayyaan Galiem, Dunith Wellalage, Codi Yusuf, Mitchell van Buuren, Sam Hain, Joe Root, Dewan Marais,Andile Phehlukwayo, Rubin Hermann, Dinesh Karthik, Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Keith Dudgeon, Bjorn Fortuin, Eshan Malinga, Kwena Maphaka, Nqabayomzi Peter, Lungi Ngidi</p>
<h3><strong>Pretoria Capitals</strong></h3>
<p>Rilee Rossouw (C), Marques Ackerman, Steve Stolk, Senuran Muthuswamy, James Neesham, Tiaan van Vuuren, Will Smeed, Liam Livingstone, Will Jacks, Kyle Simmonds, Migael Pretorius, Keagan Lion Cachet, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Kyle Verreynne, Anrich Nortje, Daryn Dupavillon, Wayne Parnell, Eathan Bosch</p>
<h2><strong>Streaming and Broadcasting Details</strong></h2>
<p>The SA20 will be broadcast live on Star Sports 2 and Sports18 2 channels. Viewers can also stream it on the Disney+ Hotstar website and app.<strong><br></strong></p>

The SA20 2025 runs from January 9 to February 8. It features 34 matches, with international stars and Dinesh Karthik debuting as the first Indian player.

SA20 2025 promises thrilling cricket with six teams, 34 matches, global stars, and Dinesh Karthik's historic debut.

SA20 2025 Schedule, All Teams and Fixtures, Full Squads, Dates and All You Need To Know!

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<p>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is the next designation of all top teams and their fans. The tournament is all set to kick off in Pakistan on February 19. India are part of Group A, which also has Pakistan, New Zealand, and Bangladesh. Team India will play their first match on February 20 against Bangladesh in Dubai.</p>
<p>The provisional squad for the ICC event is likely to be announced on or before January 12. There are a number of names that have been considered, and some players might get a nod in the squad. However, there will be some unlucky players who will not be able to make the cut. In this article, we will talk about three big names who might not be picked for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.</p>
<h2>Three big stars who might be dropped from rh ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad </h2>
<p><strong>3. Arshdeep Singh</strong> </p>
<p>Indian fans can't forget the performance that Arshdeep Singh delivered in the T20 World Cup 2024. He finished the tournament as the leading wicket-taker and helped India win the long-awaited ICC title. Though Arshdeep has only played 8 ODIs so far. But with his ability to swing the new ball and then contain batters in the end, it makes him a complete white-ball bowler. However, India will already have the option of Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Mohammed Shami, and Hardik Pandya in a 15-member squad.</p>
<p><strong>2. Sanju Samson</strong> </p>
<p>Sanju Samson finished 2024 as India's top scorer in T20Is. He slammed three centuries in just 12 innings and is someone who can bat anywhere and also is a keeper. But despite his batting form, Samson might not be able to make the cut. India will go with Rishabh Pant and KL Rahul as wicketkeepers, and the top order is already packed. Hence, Samson might not be able to make it into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 squad.</p>
<p><strong>1. Suryakumar Yadav</strong> </p>
<p>India's T20I captain and one of the key members of the team in the shortest format has been in and out of the ODI squad. He played an important role in India winning the T20 World Cup 2024. He is also in good form as compared to some other Indian seniors. But he won't get a chance as India might back Rahul, Pant, and Shreyas Iyer in the middle order.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/india-to-miss-jasprit-bumrah-in-icc-champions-trophy-2025-ace-pacer-to-travel-to-new-zealand-to-undergo-scans-reports/">India to miss Jasprit Bumrah in ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Ace pacer to travel to New Zealand to undergo scans - Reports</a></p>

India are likely to announce provisional squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on January 12.

India's provisional squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is likely to be revealed on January 12. We might see some big names missing out a spot in the squad.

India will play their first match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on February 20 in Dubai.

3 Indian Stars who might be dropped from India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025

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<p><strong>ICC Champions Trophy 2025: </strong>As the days go by, the buzz around speculations and predictions continues to intensify. For Team India, squad predictions have become a hot topic of discussion, sparking debates everywhere—from cricket fanatics on social media to casual conversations on the streets. Amid this growing excitement, one key question stands out: who will don the wicketkeeping gloves for India in the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025?</p>
<p>With numerous cricket experts and pundits making bold predictions about India's squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, a common thread runs through most discussions: the inclusion of KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Sanju Samson.</p>
<p>However, opinions are far from unanimous. While some former cricketers have opted to leave Rishabh Pant out of their squads, others argue for his inclusion at the expense of Sanju Samson, fueling a heated debate among fans and analysts alike. Let's discuss all three options one by one:</p>
<h2><strong>KL Rahul Frontrunner to Keep Wickets?</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>KL Rahul </strong>has made a compelling case to be India’s primary wicketkeeping option in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar praised Rahul’s ability to deliver consistently under pressure, highlighting his crucial contributions at No. 5 and his knack for scoring vital runs when the team needed them most.</p>
<p>Rahul’s reliability behind the stumps was further cemented by his record-breaking performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. With 17 dismissals, including 16 catches and one stumping, he surpassed Rahul Dravid’s 2003 record for the most dismissals by an Indian wicketkeeper in a single World Cup edition.</p>
<p>These achievements underscore his dual efficiency with both the gloves and the bat, solidifying his place as a frontrunner for the role in high-stakes tournaments like the Champions Trophy.</p>
<h2><strong>Is Rishabh Pant Ready for ODI Format?</strong></h2>
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<p><strong>Rishabh Pant </strong>has proven his mettle in the Test format, but his performances in white-ball cricket have been inconsistent, as highlighted by his ODI stats: 871 runs in 31 matches at an average of 33.50 and a strike rate of 106.21. Despite his potential, these numbers suggest he lacks the maturity required for high-pressure limited-overs cricket.</p>
<p>However, Pant’s wicketkeeping skills set him apart. Among the three contenders, he is the most agile and reliable behind the stumps, with quick reflexes, sharp accuracy, and adaptability to various conditions. While his batting in ODIs needs improvement, his exceptional glove work makes him a strong contender for a spot in the squad.</p>
<h2><strong>Can Sanju's Form Secure Him a Spot?</strong></h2>
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<p>Sanju Samson’s impressive ODI stats—510 runs in 16 matches at an average of 56.66 and a strike rate of 99.60—underscore his potential as a reliable wicketkeeper-batter. His ability to capitalize on limited opportunities, including a century and three fifties, makes him a strong contender for the squad.</p>
<p>Sanjay Bangar also stated, “You have to give a place to Sanju Samson because he averages above 50 in ODI cricket. Add to that, he is a man in form as well.”</p>
<p>When compared to Rishabh Pant, Samson’s batting stats are significantly better, highlighting his consistency in white-ball cricket. Moreover, Samson’s wicketkeeping skills are nearly on par with Pant’s, making him a well-rounded option. His current form further solidifies his chances of overtaking Pant in the race for the role.</p>
<h2><strong> Who Will Keep Wickets?</strong></h2>
<p>KL Rahul, with his record-breaking wicketkeeping performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup and consistent contributions as a batter, emerges as the frontrunner for India’s primary wicketkeeper role. Sanju Samson, backed by Sanjay Bangar for his stellar ODI average of 56.66 and solid form, is a strong contender for the backup spot.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, Rishabh Pant’s exceptional wicketkeeping skills and proven Test success make him a valuable asset, though his inconsistent white-ball batting leaves room for improvement. Together, these options reflect India’s enviable depth in the wicketkeeping department heading into the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.<strong><br></strong></p>
<p>The weight is on KL Rahul to be the first-choice wicketkeeper. Shreyas Iyer is fit and actively playing cricket to provide a good balance in the team and in his presence, KL Rahul would be the best option. Sanju Samson would be a better batter and wicketkeeper in the backup if we take Stats into account. Rishabh Pant might have to wait for a while in the white ball cricket.</p>

With KL Rahul’s consistency, Sanju Samson’s form, and Rishabh Pant’s agility, who should India trust as their wicketkeeper in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025? The race is closer than ever.

India’s wicketkeeping dilemma: Rahul’s reliability, Samson’s form, or Pant’s agility? A tough decision awaits ahead of the Champions Trophy.

Who Will Keep Wickets for India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant, or KL Rahul?

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<p>The last few months have been below par for Team India in terms of performances. They didn't enjoy much time on the field. But everything can change as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is coming up, and India will be one of the favorites teams entering the tournament.</p>
<p>But can they do it without Jasprit Bumrah? Well, not many will give the Indian cricket team a chance if Bumrah doesn't take part in the upcoming event. That is the reason Rohit Sharma and his men are currently in big confusion over Bumrah's participation.</p>
<p>Notably, the pacer didn't bowl in the final innings of the fifth test at the SCG due to a fitness issue. Though it wasn't serious and we might see the name of Jasprit Bumrah in the Indian squad for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, it will come with one condition.</p>
<h2>Will Jasprit Bumrah be ready for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?</h2>
<p>Notably, the last date to submit the provision squad for all teams is January 12. There is no doubt Bumrah will be part of the squad, but his participation in the tournament will be subject to his fitness. As reported by Hindustan Times, the pacer will only step on the field when he feels pain-free.</p>
<p>The report indicates that the pacer has reached New Zealand to consult Dr. Rowan Schouten, who is an orthopedic surgeon. He was the one that treated Bumrah back in 2023, when he suffered from a back injury. The report quoted, "<strong>The surgeon is in touch with BCCI’s medical team, and the selectors are expected to be informed.”</strong></p>
<p>India are all set to host England for five T20Is and three ODIs before the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The tour will begin on January 22 and will conclude on February 12, a week before India will play their first game of the Champions Trophy 2025. India will start their campaign with a game against Bangladesh on February 20 in Dubai.</p>
<p>India are already struggling with the bad form of the batters. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are going through rough patches. Adding to that, there is no clarity over Mohammed Shami's return. The pacer has been playing at the domestic level, but he is not getting clearance from the NCA to play for India. And if Bumrah doesn't play, India will be under immense pressure.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/australia-suffered-a-massive-blow-after-josh-hazlewood-captain-pat-cummins-is-also-likely-to-miss-icc-champions-trophy-due-to-injury/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Australia suffered a massive blow; after Josh Hazlewood, captain Pat Cummins is also likely to miss ICC Champions Trophy due to injury</a></p>

Jasprit Bumrah didn't bowl in the second innings of the fifth test against Australia at the SCG. He will be rested for the England series ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India to miss Jasprit Bumrah in ICC Champions Trophy 2025? Ace pacer to travel to New Zealand to undergo scans - Reports

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<p>The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is just a month away, and the two-time champion, Australia, have been hit with a couple of massive injury-related blows. Star pacer Josh Hazlewood, who was ruled out of the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy, might not take part in the upcoming mega event, and now, there is another massive injury concern.</p>
<p>ODI captain Pat Cummins is likely to miss the coming event. This news has certainly hit the team and Australian fans, as the captain is a key member of the squad and has been nursing an ankle injury. His participation in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is hanging by a thin thread.</p>
<p>Notably, Australia are scheduled to tour Sri Lanka for two test matches ahead of the coming ICC event. Cummins has been rested, and Steve Smith has been given the captaincy duties for the upcoming series. Australia have already qualified for the World Test Championship final, which is why the coming tests don't hold much value and their result won't affect anything. Hence, Cricket Australia decided to give Cummins a rest.</p>
<h2>Pat Cummins might miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to an ankle injury</h2>
<p>The captain, Pat Cummins, played a crucial role in helping Australia win the much-awaited Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. He finished with the second-most wickets in the series after Jasprit Bumrah (32). Cummins took 25 wickets at an average of 21.36. He also scored 159 runs with the bat in this low-scoring series.</p>
<p>However, playing all five tests on the trot has seemed to have affected him, and the captain has sustained an ankle soreness. Meanwhile, the captain is on leave because of the birth of his second child, which was also one key reason for him missing the Sri Lanka tour. That's what George Bailey, the chief selector of Australia, also confirmed in one of his statements.</p>
<p>But the recent news has not just raised questions about his availablity but also his participation in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy. He is set to undergo scans for his sore ankle. Bailey said, "<strong>We’ll have to wait and see when the scan comes back and see how it's tracking. There’s a little bit of work to do.”</strong></p>
<p>That indicates that the two-time Champions Trophy winner are in jeopardy. If Cummins couldn't make it in time, then Mitchell Marsh is likely to lead Australia in the mega event, which will begin on February 19. Australia are placed in Group B, and they will begin their campaign on February 22 against England.</p>
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/icc-champions-trophy-2025-to-shift-from-pakistan-to-uae-completely-here-s-why/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ICC Champions Trophy 2025 to shift from Pakistan to UAE completely? Here's why</a></p>

Pat Cummins led Australia to to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy win after a wait of ten years. Cummins is likely to miss the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 due to injury.