Australia vs India: Records Virat Kohli can target in the 1st ODI at Sydney. 3 records Virat Kohli can achieve in Australia vs India ODI series. Australia vs India: Records Virat Kohli can target in the 1st ODI at Sydney.



As Australia and India come head to head in the first ODI of the three-match series on Australian soil, the India skipper will be eyeing to achieve some of the close records. Australia and India will lock horns for the first ODI at Sydney on Friday, 27th November.



With every new series to be played by India, Virat comes more closer to the milestones to be achieved. This ODI series is no different, Virat will be looking to achieve some of the close milestones.



Virat had already confessed his love for challenging surfaces and players. He likes to play against Australia and has some good runs against them. ?It is always challenging playing against Australia and over time I have enjoyed playing against them?.



Here are the three landmark Virat can aim in the ODI series against Australia.



<h2>3 Records Virat can target in the 1st ODI:</h2>



<h3>Equals Sachin?s record of most hundreds:</h3>



The Indian skipper will be excited to equal the Master-Blaster?s record of most hundreds against Australia. Sachin has the most number of ODI centuries against Australians. During his career, Sachin scored nine ODI tons against Kangaroos, Virat has eight till now. If he hits one in this ODI series he will reach the milestone which equals Sachin?s record.



<h3>Equals Ricky Ponting?s record of most international tons:</h3>



This ODI gives Virat an opportunity to equals the former Australian World Cup-winning captain?s record of most international centuries. Ponting in his career has 71 International centuries in his name while Virat is just one short to match Former Australian. If Virat hits one century he will eventually equal two records, one for Sachin?s most ODI Hundred against Austalia and second, Ricky?s 71 international Centuries.



<h3>Sixth Batsmen to hit 12,000 runs in One Day International:</h3>



Virat can walk through another important landmark of 12,000 runs in the ODI series against Australia. Virat is just 133 runs behind the mark. He will become the sixth batsmen in the world to hit as many as 12,000 runs in the ODI format. He will be behind Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Kumar Sangakkara (14,234), Ricky Ponting (13,704), Sanath Jayasuriya (13,340), and Mahela Jayawardene (12,650).







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Australia vs India: Records Virat Kohli can target in the 1st ODI at Sydney

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Virat Kohli becomes the first Asian Celebrity to cross 100 Million followers on Instagram.



Indian Cricket skipper, Virat Kohli on Monday reached another landmark as he crossed the 100 Million followers mark on Instagram. With this, he becomes the only celebrity in Asia to cross 100 Million followers.



Besides Virat Kohli, India?s next best is Actress Priyanka Jonas Chopra with 60.8 Million Instagram Followers while Bollywood Actress Shraddha Kapoor is at 3rd with 58 Million followers.



Among the Cricket Fraternity, Virat Kohli leads the chart with 100 Million Followers on Instagram followed by MS Dhoni (30.4 Million), Sachin Tendulkar (27.8 Million) and Rohit Sharma (17.5 Million).



Star footballer Christiano Ronaldo leads the chart in the list of most number of Instagram followers in the entire world. Ronaldo having 266 Million followers is the most followed celebrity on Instagram while singer Ariana Grande with 224 million followers is number two on the list. WWE superstar turned actor Dwayne Rock Johnson is placed number three with 220 Million followers. Football star Lionel Messi and Neymar are the other two celebrities who are placed in the top 5.



International Cricket Council (ICC) shared the cricket milestone saying, ?Virat Kohli ? the first cricket star to hit 100 million followers on Instagram.?



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Apart from Instagram, Virat Kohli deals a massive following in the other social media platforms too. He has 40.8 Million followers on Twitter, while over 36 Million likes on Facebook. It is worth noting that Kohli reached 100 Million from 50 Million in just one year. Earlier, he was also the first Asian celebrity to cross the 50 Million and 75 Million followers mark.



Virat Kohli is currently leading the Indian national test side against England at Ahmedabad with a 2-1 lead. The last test will begin on 04th March.



Interestingly, Virat Kohli was also ranked number 1 for the fourth consecutive year as the most valuable celebrity. He left behind the likes of Bollywood big guns - Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan and Shahrukh Khan.



According to the reports, his total brand value was USD 237.7 million while the second and third place was acquired by Bollywood stars Akshay Kumar and Ranveer Singh.



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Virat Kohli becomes the first Asian Celebrity to cross 100 Million followers on Instagram

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India Vs England: Indian team caption Virat Kohli is getting out early in the last few match. Even in the last T20 match he was not able to open account, But very soon he speedup in second match of T20 Virat Kohli played Amazing shots gone everywhere in the ground and hit a spectacular half-century keeping his habit of rotating the strike alive. Virat Kohli also set two world records in the match.



Virat Kohli made wonderful world record as soon as he had winning six in T20 second match against England. Virat Kohli completed the first 3000 runs in T20 international cricket. He is the first and only batsman in the cricket history. Virat Kohli has made 3001 runs in 86 matches before no one completed 3000 runs in T20 international cricket, Rohit Sharma was close to this record but he has not been able to play all the matches to addition another world record so Virat Kohli has now reached the top in t20 international cricket for the highest time playing more than fifty runs. He has played an innings of 50 or more runs in T20 cricket for the 26th time. In this case, he has left behind Indian team vice-captain Rohit Sharma, who has played fifty or more runs 25 times. 21 times Rohit has managed to score a half-century and hit a four-time century, while Virat has only hit half a century.

Virat Kohli made another Milestone

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Virat Kohli, the poster boy of Indian Cricket will be playing his 100th test match on Friday, 4th of March, 2022. With this match, Kohli enters into an elite group of players. Only 70 players all over the world have played 100 tests or more. Sachin Tendulkar holds the record for playing the greatest number of test matches.?So, who are the other Indian players to play 100 tests? Here?s a look:?



<h2>Players to Play 100 Test Matches for India like Virat Kohli:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player Name&nbsp;</td><td>Number of Test Matches&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sachin Tendulkar&nbsp;</td><td>200&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Rahul Dravid&nbsp;</td><td>163&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>VVS Laxman&nbsp;</td><td>134&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Anil Kumble&nbsp;</td><td>132&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Kapil Dev&nbsp;</td><td>131&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sunil Gavaskar&nbsp;</td><td>125&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Dilip Vengsarkar&nbsp;</td><td>116&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Sourav Ganguly&nbsp;</td><td>113&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Ishant Sharma&nbsp;</td><td>105&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Harbhajan Singh&nbsp;</td><td>103&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td>Virender Sehwag&nbsp;</td><td>103&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Sachin Tendulkar Played 200 Test Matches:&nbsp;</h2>



<a href="https://www.icccricketschedule.com/rohit-sharma-and-rahul-dravid-are-fantastic-pair-says-sachin-tendulkar/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sachin Ramesh Tendulkar, </a>the ?God of Cricket? holds the record for being the most capped cricket player in Test cricket. Tendulkar played 200 test matches. His illustrious career came to an end at the Wankhede Stadium in 2013 against the West Indies. He scored 51 hundred throughout his career. ?



<h2>Rahul Dravid Played 100 Test Matches:?</h2>



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Rahul Dravid played 163 matches. He is the second most capped Indian in this format. Rahul Dravid, ?The Wall of India? was elite throughout. His heroics at Eden Gardens in 2001 and the tour of Pakistan in 2005 will never be forgotten. &nbsp;



<h2>VVS Laxman Played 100 Test Matches:&nbsp;</h2>



VVS Laxman, the Hyderabadi batter also played 134 test matches. He is the third-most capped Indian player in this format. VVS and his wristy batting are always a treat to watch. His heroics at Eden in 2001 are something that people will never forget. &nbsp;



<h2>Anil Kumble Played 100 test Matches like Virat Kohli:&nbsp;</h2>



Anil Kumble played 132 games for India. The spin-wizard from Bangalore is the greatest spinner to play for India. He also holds the record for most wickets as an Indian bowler in Test Cricket. Anil Kumble and his ten-wicket haul against Pakistan are something that every follower will cherish. His dedication was visible when he played with a broken jaw. &nbsp;



<h2>Kapil Dev Played 100 Test Matches like Virat Kohli:?</h2>



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Kapil Dev the Indian captain who made us realize where we belong has played 131 test matches. He is the most-capped Indian fast bowler. The legacy that Kapil Dev has left behind is yet to be fulfilled. India has never found an all-rounder of that standard. &nbsp;



<h2>Sunil Gavaskar has Played 100 Test Matches like Virat Kohli:&nbsp;</h2>



Sunil Gavaskar, the first player to score 10000 runs was in a league of his own. He was the player who scared the hell out of the West Indian pacers. The West Indian crowd even made a calypso song to celebrate the heritage that Sunil Gavaskar left behind. He could face the super-quick quartet of Malcolm Marshall, Michael Holding, Joel Garner, and Andy Roberts.?



<h2>Dilip Vengsarkar has Played 100 Test Matches like Virat Kohli:&nbsp;</h2>



Dilip Vengsarkar is the third Mumbai batter on this list. Vengsarkar was an equally feared batter by all the bowlers. He was always considered an ideal replacement for the great Sunil Gavaskar. Dilip left a legacy of his own when he left the team. At number 3, India never got a better batter until Rahul Dravid. ?



<h2>Sourav Ganguly has Played 100 Test Matches:</h2>



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Dada Ganguly, the revolutionary of Indian cricket has played 100+ test matches. The Prince of Kolkata, lead the Indian team to many amazing victories. Eden 2001, Pakistan 2005, and many more tours. It was the first time that an Indian captain made Steve Waugh wait for the toss!



To know more go to the <a href="https://www.bcci.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">official website of the BCCI.</a>

Virat Kohli: 100th Test Match. Indian Players to Play 100 Tests.&nbsp;

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The comparison between Virat Kohli and Babar Azam: India is going to face Pakistan in the upcoming Asia cup 2022 on 28th August and also in T20 World Cup on 23rd October. It'll be a mouth-watering moment for all the cricket fans to watch them (Virat and Babar) both on the same ground against each other. In this article, we will compare Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam, using statistical analysis. It will be based on their entire career and also across all three formats - Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.



<h2>Virat Kohli Vs Babar Azam Test career: </h2>



Virat Kohli has scored 8074 runs in his test match career at a batting average of 49.53 and at strike rate of 55.69. He also has as many as 27 tons and 28 half-centuries. Kohli has a superb conversion rate - with almost equal tons and half-centuries. In the last two years, he has been scoring good runs but is not able to convert those starts to centuries.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/08/virat-kohli-australia-1024x576.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-93030"/><figcaption>Virat celebrates century with style in Australia (DNA Webdesk)</figcaption></figure>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Played in</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Innings&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Runs&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">100s&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Average&nbsp;</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Australia</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">25</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1352</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">6</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">54.08</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Bangladesh&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">0</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14.00</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">England&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">31</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1033</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">33.32</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">India&nbsp;</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">71</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">3847</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">61.06</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">New Zealand</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">252</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">36.00</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">South Africa</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">14</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">719</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">51.36</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Sri Lanka</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">10</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">394</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">2</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">43.78</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">West Indies</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">13</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">462</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">1</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">35.62</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Overall (8)</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">173</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">8074</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">27</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">49.53</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Virat Kohli's test career in different countries</figcaption></figure>



Babar Azam has scored 3122 runs in his test match career at a batting average of 47.30 and a strike rate of 53.56. He also has 7 tons and 23 half-centuries. This means that his batting average, strike rate and conversion rate are all lower than Virat Kohli.



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<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><thead><tr><th>Played in</th><th>Innings</th><th>Runs?</th><th>100s</th><th>Average?</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Australia</td><td>25</td><td>1352</td><td>6</td><td>54.08</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh&nbsp;</td><td>1</td><td>14</td><td>0</td><td>14</td></tr><tr><td>England&nbsp;</td><td>31</td><td>1033</td><td>2</td><td>33.32</td></tr><tr><td>India&nbsp;</td><td>71</td><td>3847</td><td>13</td><td>61.06</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand</td><td>8</td><td>252</td><td>1</td><td>36</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa</td><td>14</td><td>719</td><td>2</td><td>51.36</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>10</td><td>394</td><td>2</td><td>43.78</td></tr><tr><td>West Indies</td><td>13</td><td>462</td><td>1</td><td>35.62</td></tr><tr><td>Overall (8)</td><td>173</td><td>8074</td><td>27</td><td>49.53</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Babar Azam's test career in different countries</figcaption></figure>



The last two years have not been excellent for the Former Indian skipper but are sweet sounding for the Pakistani skipper.



<h2>Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: The Techniques</h2>



It is so illogical to compare the techniques of two persons. Everyone has their own rituals and procedures when they bat. You cannot say which is right and which is wrong. If technicality was wrong they wouldn't be at this stage by now. We can check on those.



We've seen Virat for a very long time now. Kohli is a very efficient player of spin bowling. His technique is excellent and he has the ability to nudge and nurdle singles, in order to rotate strike freely. This means that he does not allow pressure to be built on him by spinners.



Babar has a very ordinary batting stance, slightly pressing on his front foot. He depends more on the shuffle that comes in just before the bowler makes his jump. The shuffle in his batting comes in the form of a little jump. The shuffle brings him to the middle stump line, and sets his sword reachable with any line. His sweep makes him the lethal player of spin, and his quick shuffle gives him as much time to play pacers on merit.



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/08/Virat-and-Williams.webp" alt="" class="wp-image-93032"/><figcaption>Unbeaten 94 of just 50 balls, Virat Kohli (IANS)</figcaption></figure>



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<h2>Virat Kohli vs Babar Azam: ODIs stats</h2>



Both Virat and Babar both have some of the most amazing stats. 



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Stats</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Babar Azam</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Virat Kohli</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Match</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">90</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">262</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Runs</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">4,516</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">12,334</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Avg</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">59.42</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">57.68</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">SR</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">90.81</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">92.84</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Hundred</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">17</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">43</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Fifty</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">20</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">64</td></tr><tr><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">Best</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">158</td><td class="has-text-align-center" data-align="center">183</td></tr></tbody></table><figcaption>Babar and Virat's ODI stats</figcaption></figure>



We must say that Babar Azam is now in peak form and covering the distance from Kohli in a very rapid succession of time. They both have almost the same pace and both understand the nerves of the game very well.



In T20Is, Virat Kohli has been brilliant and averages over 50 across the format. This is very difficult, considering how rare consistency is in T20Is but he is still to find his 1st century in the shortest format. Like in ODIs, he is the master at chasing. Similarly, so is Babar, standing up with avg of 45, and a century over his name. The strike rate is a bit of an issue with him. Apart from tests and ODIs, where the stats and technicality are almost equilateral, in t20is Virat is a step ahead of Babar



No doubt they both are top-notch timers and strikers of the ball. These two are the real gem of modern-day cricket with vintage class.



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Virat Kohli Vs Babar Azam: A Statistical Analysis for ASIA Cup and T20 World Cup 2022

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T20 World Cup and Virat Kohli have a different relationship. Virat Kohli has been the ?Poster Boy of Indian Cricket? for a long time. Ever since he took over the captaincy in the year 2014, he became a different player. The outlook of the media, the people, and the players as well changed. Virat since then has become ?The Modern-Day Master?. Over the years, Virat has played some terrific knocks in the ICC T20 World Cup. These scores have often come while the team has been under pressure. Here is a look at those performances:&nbsp;



<h2>1) India VS West Indies 2016, T20 World Cup Semi-Finals:&nbsp;</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/10/T20-World-Cup-Ind-VS-WI-min.jpg" alt="T20 World Cup" class="wp-image-95279"/><figcaption>A dejected Virat after giving it his all. IMG SRC: ESPNCricInfo</figcaption></figure>



89* runs off 47 balls.&nbsp;



So, the India VS West Indies 2016 game did not give results in the favor of India but Virat Kohli?s knock of 89 runs was a class apart. He took on the opposition. He batted deep. Kohli took the likes of Dwayne Bravo and Andre Russell for over 11 runs an over. This speaks volumes of the impact that his knock made. While other batters were scoring at the strike rate of 130, Kohli was belting the Caribbean bowlers at 189! This game was played at the Wankhede Stadium, the ?Mecca of Indian Cricket?. &nbsp;



<h2>2) India VS Australia 2016, Virtual Quarter-Final, T20 World Cup Group Stage:&nbsp;</h2>



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82* runs of 51 balls.&nbsp;



This game played at Mohali has a special place in the heart of every cricket fan. Virat Kohli single-handedly tore apart the Australian bowling lineup. While other batters, except Yuvi, were struggling to time the ball, Virat played an exquisite knock of 82 runs. He took the likes of Josh Hazlewood, James Faulkner, and Coulter-Nile to the cleaners. This game was a virtual quarter-final for the Indian team. If India lost the game, they would have been knocked out. Virat ensured that his team got through. He, calls this knock one of his best. &nbsp;



<h2>3) India VS South Africa 2014, T20 World Cup 2014 Semi-Finals:&nbsp;</h2>



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72* runs of 44 balls.&nbsp;



This is a game due to which Virat earned his title of Virat ?Chase Master? Kohli. He made a mockery of the score given to him and smoothly batted on a difficult wicket. All the batters including the likes of Du Plessis, De Villers, and Rohit Sharma struggled on this wicket to get the correct timing but Virat did not. He scored off the bowling of Dale Steyn and Wayne Parnell. And this happens to be a prime Dale Steyn who was bowling at 150 clicks. His cover drives and on-drives looked a class apart. He took India to the final. &nbsp;



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T20 World Cup: Top 3 Batting Performances by Virat Kohli in History of the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

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Virat Kohli reacts to the viral incident. The Indian team has made a strong start to its T20 World Cup campaign. The men in blue currently sit second in their group with 4 points in 3 matches. However, amidst all the excitement regarding the team and its players, one topic which has become viral recently is none other than Virat Kohli. However, this time around, the star batsman wasn't being discussed by everyone for his brilliance on the field but due to his personal hotel room being spread across the various social media platforms.?



It was supposedly on the same day when India suffered a loss to South Africa in its third T20 World Cup game in Australia when the incident took place all of a sudden. The entire thing took place at a hotel in Perth whose name was later known to be "<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Perth">Crown Perth</a>". One of the fans who had managed to find their way inside Virat's personal hotel room without his consent made a video wherein he scanned the entire room without Virat noticing it. The clip of the video was initially posted on TikTok with the user adding a caption?"King Kohli's hotel room."



<h2>Virat Kohli's response </h2>



Virat Kohli shared an Instagram post a day later wherein he expressed his annoyance over the incident. The 33-year-old said that the video of his hotel room that was surfacing on the internet was appalling and that it made him feel very paranoid about his own privacy. "If I cannot have privacy in my own hotel room, then where can I really expect any personal space at all?" Virat Kohli said, questioning his fans in his post. The batsman finally said that he was absolutely not OK with this sort of "fanaticism" and urged all his fans to respect the privacy of other people.?



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It was later known that an employee of the Crown Perth hotel was involved in the incident. They fired the employee as soon as the mishap was brought to their attention. 



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To talk about India's World T20 campaign, the men in blue had to suffer their first defeat of the competition against South Africa at Perth by 5 wickets. The team currently has a strong chance of making it to the semi-finals despite their recent loss as it already has 4 points to its name in 3 matches. Their next game will be against Bangladesh on November 2 at Adelaide Oval.



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Virat Kohli reacts after a Fan-taken image of his hotel room went viral on Social Media

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Team India's former captain, Virat Kohli, displayed an outstanding performance in the third game of the ODI series against Sri Lanka. Virat Kohli scored an unbroken 166 runs while taking the news of the Sri Lankan bowlers very seriously. During this turbulent innings, Virat Kohli faced 110 balls and struck 13 fours and 8 sixes.



Virat Kohli's performance helped the Indian team amass 390 runs for five wickets. The Sri Lankan team responded by being dismissed for 73 runs in 22 overs. Virat Kohli's ODI career included 46 centuries, including this one. Due to this outstanding performance, Kohli set numerous records. We should read further in this article.



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<li>Virat Kohli scored his 21st ODI century at home. The player with the most hundreds in ODI home matches is now Kohli. Compatriot Sachin Tendulkar, who has a total of 20 ODI hundreds on Indian soil, was left behind by Virat Kohli.</li>
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<li>Sachin Tendulkar's record for the most ODI hundreds against the same side was also broken by Virat Kohli. The most against one team in the history of ODIs, Kohli now has 10 hundred versus Sri Lanka. Tendulkar scored the same number of centuries against Australia as Virat Kohli did against the West Indies (9 centuries total). Along with breaking Sachin's record for the most centuries (eight) against Sri Lanka, Kohli also scored a century in the opening ODI.</li>
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<li>Virat Kohli also passed Sri Lankan veteran Mahela Jayawardene to go up to fifth place in One Day International runs scoring during this century. In ODIs, Virat Kohli has now scored 12754 runs. Mahela Jayawardene has 12650 runs listed under her name concurrently. Up to this point, Kohli has amassed 46 ODI, 27 Test, and 100 T20 International runs.</li>
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Players who scored the most runs in ODIs



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<li>Sachin Tendulkar - 18426 runs</li>



<li>Kumar Sangakkara - 14234 runs</li>



<li>Ricky Ponting - 13704 runs</li>



<li>Sanath Jayasuriya - 13430 runs</li>



<li>Virat Kohli - 12754 runs</li>
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<li>On Indian soil, this was Kohli's highest ODI score. In Visakhapatnam, Kohli's previous high score in India was 157 not out. This was Virat Kohli's 38th ODI century, a record for a batsman, and Team India won the match.</li>



<li>In these three games, Virat Kohli amassed 283 runs and was named Player of the Series. This was Virat's 20th international cricket Player of the Series honor. Virat has now surpassed Sachin Tendulkar in terms of the number of Player of the Series honors received. For the 38th time in ODIs, Virat Kohli received the player of the game award.</li>
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<h2>Kohli gave this big statement after the match</h2>



"My mindset is to support the team and get the team to a strong position," Virat Kohli stated following the game. I made an effort to improve, which was beneficial. I feel terrific and have had no desire to reach the milestone since I returned from vacation. I want to keep doing this and am satisfied, he continued. I enjoyed playing that position today. I'm doing well in cricket.



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IND vs SL: Virat Kohli broke so many records as soon as he hit his second Century against Sri Lanka, know by one click

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Virat Kohli has been absolutely dominant for India in recent matches. The batter appears to be back to his very best after recording three 100s in a remarkably short space of time. It all started after 1020 days of wait and the date was September 8, 2022, when Virat Kohli finally ended the pause with a 122* against Afghanistan. After that, whether it was the 113 against Bangladesh or the 166* against Sri Lanka, Kohli looked like the confident Kohli of 2016, which is optimistic for India in a year with a World Cup.



In a three-match series, India and New Zealand will square off for the second time. The Men in Blue won the first game by 12 runs and going into the second ODI, they would like to carry that momentum into victory. Both Indian bowling and batting issues seemed to be short. New Zealand was 12 runs short of the mark as India held 349 on the scoreboard. In the first ODI, Shubman Gill was the man reigning on records.



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<h2 id="strong-ind-vs-nz-virat-kohli-is-on-verge-of-breaking-an-incredible-record-strong">IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli is on verge of breaking an incredible record</h2>



In the list of most international runs scored by an individual, Virat Kohli holds the sixth position with 24,889 runs. He needs just 111 more runs to reach 25,000 runs and if he is able to do it in the next game so he will become the only active player to reach the mark. Virat got out on 8 runs in the first ODI against the kiwis so Indian Cricket fans are expecting him to make a remarkable comeback and unleash his beast mode.



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Virat Kohli is currently standing with 46 ODI centuries and 74 centuries overall. He has scored 12762 runs in ODIs till now and hence is in the 5th position on the <a href="https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/content/records/83548.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">most ODI runs tally</a>. If we check the most international runs list, where Sachin Tendulkar is leading the tally, Virat is in 6th rank.



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Virat is looking in great mindset and red hot form, so we can expect he soon will elevate his rank and cross Jacques Kallis of South Africa.&nbsp;



<h2 id="strong-ind-vs-nz-squads-strong">IND vs NZ: Squads?</h2>



India | Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Srikar Bharat, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shardul Thakur, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umran Malik



New Zealand | Squad: Finn Allen, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Latham (c &amp; wk), Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner, Henry Shipley, Lockie Ferguson, Blair Tickner, Jacob Duffy, Doug Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Ish Sodhi



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IND vs NZ: Virat Kohli on verge of breaking an incredible record and could become only active cricketer to achieve this | 2nd ODI

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Virat Kohli created another new masterpiece, leaving Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting behind too: During the Delhi Test match against Australia, legendary batsman and former India captain Virat Kohli made a significant accomplishment. By scoring 25,000 runs in international cricket, he made history. Kohli scored 20 runs in the second innings of the second Test against Australia after scoring 44 runs in the first. He has now amassed 25,000 runs in cricket at the fastest rate ever.



Let us tell you that Kohli has not only broken the mark of scoring 25,000 runs, but he has also left behind great batsman Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting in this list, Sachin took a total of 577 innings to score 25,000 runs. Ponting had scored 25,000 runs in 588 innings. While Virat Kohli has achieved this feat in only 549 innings. 



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<h2>Kohli's performance in International cricket</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Format</td><td>Match</td><td>Inning</td><td>Runs</td><td>Century</td></tr><tr><td>Test</td><td>106</td><td>180</td><td>8195</td><td>27</td></tr><tr><td>ODI</td><td>271</td><td>262</td><td>12809</td><td>46</td></tr><tr><td>T-20</td><td>115</td><td>107</td><td>4008</td><td>01</td></tr><tr><td>Total</td><td>492</td><td>549</td><td>25012</td><td>74</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



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Virat Kohli created another new masterpiece, leaving Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting behind too

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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." 
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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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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.

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

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

KL Rahul or Axar Patel, who could be the Next Leader of Capitals?

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

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