Afghanistan-New Zealand Test cancelled due to rain

<h2>Afghanistan-New Zealand Test cancelled due to rain</h2>

The Afghanistan-New Zealand one-off Test has been cancelled due to rain. It rained in Noida since Friday morning and the ground was flooded. In such a situation, the last day&#39;s play also had to be cancelled. The Afghanistan Cricket Board said - &#39;It is still raining in Greater Noida. The match officials have also cancelled the 5th and final day&#39;s play due to continuous rain.&#39;

For the first time in the history of Test cricket, a Test match in India has been cancelled without a ball being bowled. This is the 8th match overall. The New Zealand Cricket Board, popularly known as the Blackcaps, informed about the cancellation of the Test through this post. The team will leave for Sri Lanka on Saturday, September 14, where the Kiwis have to play a Test series.

<h3>A match cancelled after 26 years</h3>

After 26 years, a Test match has been cancelled without a ball being bowled. Earlier this happened in 1998, when the Dunedin Test between India and New Zealand was cancelled. A total of 7 matches have been cancelled so far. This happened for the first time in the England-Australia match in the year 1890.

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Afghanistan-New Zealand one-off Test has been cancelled due to rain. It rained in Noida since Friday morning and the ground was flooded. In such a situation, the last day's play also had to be cancell

Pakistan and New Zealand, 1st Match Playing- 11

<h2>Match Preview: Pakistan vs New Zealand</h2>

Date: February 19, 2025 
Time: 2:30 PM (Local Time) 
Venue: National Stadium, Karachi, Pakistan

Get ready for an exciting clash as Pakistan takes on New Zealand in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Both teams are in excellent form and will be looking to make a strong impact in this match.

<h3>Key Points to Watch Out For:</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Pakistan&#39;s Home Advantage: Pakistan has a strong record at the National Stadium and will aim to capitalize on familiar conditions.</li>
	<li>New Zealand&#39;s Versatility: Known for their adaptability, New Zealand will rely on their well-balanced squad to counter Pakistan&#39;s strengths.</li>
	<li>Key Players: Keep an eye on Babar Azam and Shaheen Afridi for Pakistan, and Kane Williamson and Trent Boult for New Zealand.</li>
</ul>

Dubai has been selected as the venue for all matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 involving India, including the semi-finals or the final.

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Total Matches: 5</li>
	<li>Pakistan Stars Wins: 04</li>
	<li>New Zealand Stars: 01</li>
	<li>No Result (NR): 0</li>
	<li>Tie: 0</li>
</ul>

<h2>Pakistan and New Zealand, 1st Match Playing- 11 </h2>

Pakistan:

Ahmed Daniyal, Arafat Minhas, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah (WK), Jahandad Khan, Mohammad Abbas Afridi, Mohammad Hasnain, Muhammad Irfan Khan, Omair bin Yousuf, Qasim Akram, Sahibzada Farhan, Salman Ali Agha, Sufyan Muqeem, Tayyab Tahir and Usman Khan

New Zealand:

Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, Tim Southee, Devon Conway, Tom Latham Batsman, Captain Kyle Jamieson, Glenn Philli, Ish Sodhi, Lockie Ferguson, James Neesham, Mitchell Santner Bowler, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra

Dubai has been selected as the venue for all matches of the Champions Trophy 2025 involving India, including the semi-finals or the final.

Pakistan (PAK) vs New Zealand (NZ), 1st Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025, Match Preview

The Indian team has lost the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia by 184 runs. The biggest reason for this defeat in Melbourne was a controversial decision by the third umpire, in which Yashasvi Jaiswal was out after scoring 84 runs. When Yashasvi&#39;s wicket fell, India had to play 22 overs and 3 wickets were left to draw the match. From here India could have drawn the match. But after Yashasvi&#39;s dismissal, India&#39;s lower order collapsed.

Team India faced this situation due to the poor performance of the top order batsmen. Apart from Yashasvi, the opening 3 batsmen Rohit Sharma (9), KL Rahul (0) and Virat Kohli (5) could not reach double figures.

Yashasvi recovered the team from the initial setbacks by sharing an 88-run partnership with Rishabh Pant, but Pant lost his wicket by playing a bad shot. After this, the wickets of Jadeja and Reddy also fell quickly. Yashasvi Jaiswal (84 runs) was out due to a controversial decision. He was declared not out by the field umpire, but the third umpire gave him out. After Yashasvi, Akash Deep (7 runs) was also given out controversially.

Australia captain Cummins took 2 wickets in the same over. He has taken 3 wickets. Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland, Nathan Lyon and Travis Head got one wicket each.

IND vs AUS Playing 11

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Akash Deep.

Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Usman Khawaja, Sam Constas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland.

The Indian team has lost the fourth Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia by 184 runs. The biggest reason for this defeat in Melbourne was a controversial decision by the third

India out of WTC: Australia defeated them by 184 runs in Melbourne Test

India Women's team won the third ODI by 5 wickets

The Indian women&#39;s cricket team defeated West Indies by 5 wickets in the third and final ODI. With this, the team captured the series 3-0. The Indian team won the first match by 211 and the second by 115 runs. Renuka Singh Thakur, who took 10 wickets in 3 ODIs, was the Player of the Series.

In the match played at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara, the West Indies team batting first was all out for 162 runs in 38.5 overs. In reply, India achieved the target by losing 5 wickets in 28.2 overs. Deepti Sharma gave an all-round performance. She scored an unbeaten 39 runs and took 6 wickets. She was selected as the Player of the Match.

<h2>Henry&#39;s half-century, Deepti took 6 wickets</h2>

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<h2>Deepti scored unbeaten 39 runs</h2>

Chasing the target, India lost 3 wickets at a score of 55 runs. Smriti Mandhana scored 4, Harleen Deol scored 1 and Pratika Rawal scored 18 runs. From here, captain Harmanpreet Kaur scored 32 runs and Jemima Rodrigues scored 29 runs. Deepti scored 39 runs off 48 balls and Richa Ghosh scored unbeaten 23 runs off 11 balls.

<h3>India won the second ODI by 115 runs</h3>

India Women defeated West Indies by 115 runs in the second ODI. After winning the toss and batting first, the Indian team equaled their highest score. India scored 358 runs for the loss of 5 wickets at Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara. In reply, the West Indies team was all out after scoring 243 runs in 46.2 overs.

The Indian women's cricket team defeated West Indies by 5 wickets in the third and final ODI. With this, the team captured the series 3-0.

India Women's team won the third ODI by 5 wickets: Clean sweep against West Indies

IND vs AUS 4th Test - India in danger of follow-on

The Indian team is in danger of following on in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team has lost 5 wickets in scoring 164 runs till stumps on Friday. Rishabh Pant returned unbeaten on 6 and Ravindra Jadeja on 4. India has to score 111 more runs to avoid follow-on. The follow-on mark of this match is 275 runs, as <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/ind-vs-aus-melbourne-test-kohli-fined-20-of-match-fee/1732">Australia has scored 474 runs in the first innings</a>.

On the second day of the match going on in Melbourne, India lost 3 wickets in the last 6 overs. After 40 overs, Team India&#39;s score was 148/2, which became 164/5 after 46 overs. The team lost the wicket of night watchman Akash Deep on the last ball of the 41st over. He could not open the account. Earlier, Virat Kohli (36 runs) and Yashasvi Jaiswal were run out after scoring 82 runs. Rohit Sharma (3 runs) and KL Rahul (24 runs) were sent to the pavilion by Pat Cummins. Scott Boland got 2 wickets.

In the Australian innings, Steve Smith scored 140 runs in 197 balls. He scored the 34th century of his Test career. This is his 11th century against India. Young opener Sam Constas (60 runs), Usman Khawaja (57 runs) and Marnus Labuschagne (72 runs) scored half-centuries. Jasprit Bumrah took 4 wickets from India. Ravindra Jadeja took 3 wickets. Akash Deep got 2 and Mohammed Siraj got one wicket.

<h3>Playing-11</h3>

India: Rohit Sharma (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Ravindra Jadeja, Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Akash Deep.

Australia: Pat Cummins (captain), Usman Khawaja, Sam Constas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey (wicketkeeper), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon and Scott Boland.

Indian team is in danger of following on in the fourth Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. The team has lost 5 wickets in scoring 164 runs till stumps on Friday.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder 14th Match

In the BBL League 2024-25 Melbourne Stars will be looking for their first win after losing 4 matches, while Sydney Thunder team will try to move up the points table with a win in their first match of the tournament.

<h2>Match Preview:</h2>

Teams: Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder 

Date: 28 December 2024 
Time: 13:45 
Venue: Canberra, Australia

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Total Matches: 5</li>
	<li>Melbourne Stars Wins: 03</li>
	<li>Melbourne Stars: 02</li>
	<li>No Result (NR): 0</li>
	<li>Tie: 0</li>
</ul>

<h2>Weather Report</h2>

The forecast for Saturday evening in Canberra calls for clear weather with temperatures around 26&deg;C. Humidity is expected to be around 60-65% and average wind speeds will be higher than normal at 30-33 km/h.

<h3>Pitch Report</h3>

The surface in Canberra is a balanced batting surface with an average score of 160 in the first innings. The spinners will be in charge. Pacers might help initially but as the game progresses it will increasingly swing in favour of the spinners. According to the record, the team that bats first wins more matches in the shortest format.

<h2>Dream11 Prediction Team</h2>

Sydney Thunder:

David Warner (c), Sam Konstas, Cameron Bancroft, Oliver Davies, Sam Billings (wk), Sherfane Rutherford, Chris Green, Daniel Sams, Nathan McAndrew, Lockie Ferguson, Tanveer Sangha.

Melbourne Stars:

Sam Harper (wk), Ben Duckett, Marcus Stoinis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Thomas Rogers, Hilton Cartwright, Tom Curran, Usama Mir, Brody Couch, Doug Warren, Peter Siddle.

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder 14th Match Dream11 Prediction team, Fantasy Tips, Head-to-Head, Weather Report & Pitch Report

Melbourne Stars vs Sydney Thunder 14th Match Dream11 Prediction team

India-Australia 4th Test- Australia score 311/6

India-Australia 4th Test- Australia's score 311/6 on the first day; Smith returned unbeaten after scoring 68 runs, Bumrah took 3 wickets

India-Australia 4th Test- Australia score 311/6 on the first day

ICC released the schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday. The tournament, to be held in a hybrid model, will start from February 19 and run till March 9. 15 matches will be played in 19 days. A reserve day has also been kept for the second semi-final and the final. The group match between India and Pakistan will be held in Dubai on February 23.

India will play all its matches in Dubai, Bangladesh and New Zealand are also in the team&#39;s group. One semi-final will also be played in Dubai. If India reaches the final, this match will also be held in Dubai. While the remaining 10 matches of the tournament will be held in Pakistan. The Champions Trophy is going to be held after 8 years, in 2017, Pakistan won the title by defeating India in the final for the last time.

<h2>ICC Champions Trophy schedule 2025</h2>

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			28 Feb
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<h2>India will start campaign against Bangladesh</h2>

India is in Group-A. Pakistan, Bangladesh and New Zealand are in the team&#39;s group. At the same time, Australia, England, South Africa and Afghanistan are in the second group. There will be 2 semi-finals on 4 and 5 March, while the final will be played on 9 March.

<h2>India-Pakistan teams will not play in each other&#39;s country</h2>

India and Pakistan teams will not play cricket in each other&#39;s country. All the matches of India in the Champions Trophy 2025 will be played at neutral venues. The Pakistani team will also not come to India for any tournament till 2027. Its matches will also be held at neutral venues.

Information about this decision of ICC came to light on Thursday, 19 December. This decision was taken earlier in the meeting. The 2025 Women&#39;s ODI World Cup is to be held in India, and the T20 World Cup in 2026 is to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

Earlier, when the ICC told the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) about organizing the Champions Trophy 2025 in a hybrid model, the PCB had demanded from the ICC not to send the team to India, which has now been accepted by the ICC.

<h2>All 15 members agreed for hybrid model</h2>

A meeting of all the board members was held on 5 December in the presence of ICC&#39;s new chairman Jay Shah. Shah also reached the headquarters in Dubai this month. In the meeting, all 15 board members agreed for the hybrid model. Pakistan also did not oppose the decision in the meeting.

<h3>Why was the decision delayed</h3>

Initially, India refused to send its team to Pakistan for this tournament. Pakistan was adamant at first that India would have to come to Pakistan, but after India&#39;s tough stand, the Pakistan Cricket Board has finally agreed to the hybrid model.

Ever since Pakistan got the hosting of the Champions Trophy, it was being speculated that the Indian team might refuse to go to Pakistan. India had earlier refused to go to Pakistan to play the Asia Cup in 2023. Then India&#39;s matches in the Asia Cup were held in Sri Lanka.

After this, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had first proposed to hold all India&#39;s matches in Lahore and send the players to India after the match. When India did not accept it, PCB also refused the hybrid model.

ICC released the schedule of Champions Trophy 2025 on Tuesday. The tournament, to be held in a hybrid model, will start from February 19 and run till March 9. 15 matches will be played in 19 days.

ICC release Champions Trophy schedule: India will take on Pakistan in Dubai on February 23

BBL Point Table 2024-25: 

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			1
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			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Melbourne Renegades
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			3
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			4
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1.496
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Brisbane Heat
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			4
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0.456
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			3
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Sydney Sixers
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			4
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0.427
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			4
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Perth Scorchers
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			3
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0.191
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			5
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Adelaide Strikers
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			3
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0.169
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			6
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Sydney Thunder
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0.073
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			7
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Hobart Hurricanes
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			-2.187
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			8
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Melbourne Stars
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			3
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			3
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			&mdash;
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

&nbsp;

While Sydney will look to continue their winning momentum at home, Melbourne Stars will be desperate to register their first win in the tournament. There will be tough competition between both the teams. The match can be live-streamed on Disney + Hotstar.

The Sydney Sixers are in terrific form at the moment. The team has won four out of their last five matches and won both matches in the current tournament as well. With 4 points and a net run rate of + 0.427, the team occupies the second position in the points table.

<h2>Match Preview:</h2>

Teams: Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars 
Date: 26 December 2024 
Time: 12:35 
Venue: Sydney, Australia

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Total Matches: 5</li>
	<li>Sydney Sixers Wins: 04</li>
	<li>Melbourne Stars: 01</li>
	<li>No Result (NR): 0</li>
	<li>Tie: 0</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weather Report</h3>

The weather is expected to be clear in Sydney

<h3>Pitch Report</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Batsman Friendliness: If the pitch is favorable for batsmen, prioritize selecting more batsmen and batting all-rounders for your lineup.</li>
	<li>Bowler Friendliness: For a bowler-friendly pitch, focus on including more bowlers and bowling all-rounders in your team.</li>
	<li>Pace Friendliness: If the pitch favors pacers, choose more pace bowlers instead of spinners for an edge.</li>
	<li>Spin Friendliness: On a spin-friendly pitch, give preference to spinners over pacers in your lineup.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Dream11 Prediction Team</h2>

Sydney Sixers:

Josh Philippe (wk), James Vince, Kurtis Patterson, Moises Henriques (c), Jordan Silk, Jack Edwards, Joel Davies, Hayden Kerr, Sean Abbott, Ben Dwarshuis, Todd Murphy.

Melbourne Stars:

Thomas Fraser Rogers, Joe Clarke, Sam Harper (wk), Marcus Stoinis (c), Hilton Cartwright, Beau Webster, Tom Curran, Hamish McKenzie, Adam Milne, Brody Couch, Peter Siddle.

Big Bash League 2024/25 Point Table and Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars 11th Match Dream11 Prediction

Big Bash League 2024/25 Point Table

Big Bash League 2024/25 Point Table and Sydney Sixers vs Melbourne Stars 11th Match Dream11 Predicti

Mohammed Shami will not go to Australia for BGT

Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami will not go to Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). The BCCI medical team has not declared him fit yet.

Mohammed Shami will not go to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Mohammed Shami will not go to Australia for Border-Gavaskar Trophy: BCCI medical team declared

India-Pakistan match will be held on 23 February

The India and Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy will be played on 23 February. This great match will be played at Dubai International Stadium in UAE.

A source in the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said that the city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been selected as a neutral venue to host India&#39;s matches in the Champions Trophy 2025. A meeting was held between PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi and UAE Minister Sheikh Nahyan Al Mubarak on Saturday night.

The first match of the tournament will be played between hosts Pakistan and New Zealand in Karachi on February 19. The final will be held in Lahore on March 9. Team India&#39;s first match will be against Bangladesh on February 20. If Team India qualifies for the knockouts, the semi-finals and finals will also be held in Dubai.

<h2>India&#39;s first match will be on February 20</h2>

The Indian team&#39;s first match will be with Bangladesh on February 20, while the last match will be against New Zealand on March 2. A reserve day has also been kept for both the semi-finals (4 and 5 March) and the final.

<h2>5 out of 15 matches will be held in UAE</h2>

The 15-match tournament between 8 teams is to start from 19 February and run till 9 March. India will play all its three group stage matches in UAE. If India qualifies, then a semi-final and final will also be played here, while the remaining 10 matches of the tournament can be held in Pakistan.

It was decided in the ICC meeting on Thursday, 19 December, that India will play the Champions Trophy matches at a neutral venue instead of Pakistan. Also, the Pakistani team will not come to India for all the tournaments to be held in India till 2027. Its matches will also be held at neutral venues. The 2025 Women&#39;s ODI World Cup is to be held in India, and the T20 World Cup in 2026 is to be held in India and Sri Lanka.

<h3>Pakistan team came to India for the ODI World Cup</h3>

The Pakistan team came to India last year to play the ODI World Cup. Then a match was played between India and Pakistan in Ahmedabad on 14 October. The Indian team won this match by 7 wickets. Captain Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer scored fifties. Jaspreet Bumrah became the player of the match. He took 2 wickets for 19 runs.

The India and Pakistan match in the Champions Trophy will be played on 23 February. This great match will be played at Dubai International Stadium in UAE.

Champions Trophy - India-Pakistan match will be held on 23 February

Punjab batsman Anmolpreet Singh on Saturday scored a century in 35 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Anmolpreet has become the fastest Indian batsman to score a century in List-A cricket.

Anmolpreet broke the record of former Indian batsman Yusuf Pathan, who scored a century in 40 balls for Baroda against Maharashtra in 2010. Anmolpreet played a quick innings of 115 runs with the help of 12 fours and 9 sixes in just 45 balls.

<h2>Third fastest century in List-A history</h2>

Anmolpreet&#39;s century in 35 balls is now the third fastest century in List-A history. He is only behind Australia&#39;s Jack Fraser McGurk (in 29 balls) and South African legend AB de Villiers (in 31 balls).

<h2>Punjab won by 9 wickets</h2>

Punjab achieved the target of 165 runs in just 12.5 overs in their first match of the tournament. Punjab won the toss against Arunachal and decided to bowl first. Arunachal gave Punjab a target of 165 runs. Punjab achieved it by losing one wicket.

<h3>Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 114 against Karnataka</h3>

In another match on the first day of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Mumbai captain Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten century against Karnataka. He completed his century in just 50 balls. Iyer played an unbeaten innings of 114 runs in 55 balls for Mumbai. In this innings, he also hit 10 fours and 5 sixes. Due to Shreyas&#39; innings, Mumbai scored 382 runs for the loss of 4 wickets in 50 overs against Karnataka.

Punjab batsman Anmolpreet Singh on Saturday scored a century in 35 balls against Arunachal Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. Anmolpreet has become the fastest Indian batsman to score a centu

Anmolpreet scored a century in 35 balls: became the fastest Indian to score a century in List-A

Program to be held on 50 years of Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has organized a program on the 50th anniversary of Wankhede Stadium, one of the best stadiums in the world.

MCA President Ajinkya Naik said that Mumbai&#39;s domestic and international cricketers will be seen together in the show to be held on January 19. Famous artists Avadhoot Gupte and Ajay-Atul will perform in this program. There will also be a laser show later. Wankhede Stadium has stands named after legendary Mumbai cricketers like Vijay Merchant, Sunil Gavaskar and Sachin Tendulkar.

The first match of the stadium was played between India and West Indies in January 1975. India won the ODI World Cup by defeating Sri Lanka in this ground. In 2013, Sachin Tendulkar played his last international match at Wankhede Stadium.

<h2>India won the ODI World Cup after 28 years</h2>

After winning the first ODI World Cup in 1983, India won the World Cup in the 2011 final in this stadium, ending a 28-year drought. The team defeated Sri Lanka by 6 wickets.

Many great innings have been played at Wankhede. Sunil Gavaskar&#39;s 205-run innings against West Indies in the 1978-79 series and West Indies captain Alvin Kalicharan&#39;s 187-run innings in the same match. The best score made by an Indian at Wankhede is in the name of Vinod Kambli, who scored 224 runs in his third Test against England in 1992-93.

At this very ground, Ravi Shastri scored the fastest double century in first-class cricket by hitting six sixes in an over of Baroda&#39;s Tilak Raj in 1984-85.

<h3>Sachin Tendulkar retired in this stadium</h3>

On 14 November 2013, Sachin Tendulkar, known as the God of Cricket, played his last international cricket match here. In the match against West Indies, the Indian team won by an innings and 126 runs. Sachin scored 74 runs in this match with the help of 12 fours in 118 balls.

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has organized a program on the 50th anniversary of Wankhede Stadium, one of the best stadiums in the world

Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers7th Match

<a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-prediction" target="_self">Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers</a> will face each other in the 7th match, in which Perth Scorchers will be looking for their second win while Hobart Hurricanes will be looking for their first win. Hurricanes have fought for victory after losing their matches and have taken their team up in the points table.

<h2>Match Preview:</h2>

Teams: Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers

Date: 21 December 2024

Time: 10:30 am

Venue: Hobart

<h2>Head-to-Head</h2>

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>Total Matches: 5</li>
	<li>Hobart Hurricanes Wins: 1</li>
	<li>Perth Scorchers Stars: 4</li>
	<li>No Result (NR): 0</li>
	<li>Tie: 0</li>
</ul>

<h2>Weather Report:</h2>

The weather forecast for December 21, 2024, in Hobart suggests&nbsp;clear skies and pleasant temperatures, ideal for cricket.

<h2>Pitch Report:</h2>

Hobart pitch is a batsman&#39;s paradise, with the small square boundaries encouraging free stroke play.

<h3>Possible Playing11</h3>

Hobart Hurricanes :

Matthew Wade (wk), Ben McDermott, Shai Hope, Caleb Jewell, Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Riley Meredith, Peter Hatzoglou, Waqar Salamkheil.

Perth Scorchers :

Finn Allen, Cooper Connolly, Aaron Hardie, Matthew Hurst (wk), Ashton Turner (c), Nick Hobson, Ashton Agar, Jhye Richardson, Andrew Tye, Lance Morris, Jason Behrendorff.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers will face each other in the 7th match, in which Perth Scorchers will be looking for their second win while Hobart Hurricanes will be looking for their first win.

Hobart Hurricanes vs Perth Scorchers7th Match Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Tips.

Pakistan beat South Africa by 81 runs in the second match of the 3-match ODI series. Pakistan has taken a 2-0 lead in the three-Test series and has also won the series.

Kamran Ghulam was chosen as the Player of the Match. In this match, Pakistan batted first and scored 329 runs in 49.5 overs, but in response, host South Africa could only score 248 runs in 43.1 overs.

<h3>Superb bowling by Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah</h3>

Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah bowled superbly. Afridi took 4 wickets for 47 runs in 8 overs. Naseem Shah took 3 wickets for 37 runs in 8.1 overs. Abrar Ahmed took 2 wickets while Salman Agha got one wicket.

<h2>72-run partnership between Klaasen and David Miller</h2>

South Africa did not have a good start chasing the target of 329 runs. Their first wicket fell at 34 runs. Captain Temba Bavuma was out after scoring 12 runs. Tony DeGeorgi scored 34 runs. At the same time, Aiden Markram returned to the pavilion after scoring 21 runs. Africa lost 4 wickets for 113 runs.

After that, David Miller and Heinrich Klaasen tried to handle South Africa&#39;s innings. There was a partnership of 72 runs in 72 balls for the fifth wicket between the two. Klaasen scored 97 runs in 74 balls, but could not lead the team to victory.

<h3>Kamran, Babar and Rizwan scored half-centuries</h3>

Earlier, Pakistan batted first in this match and Kamran Ghulam played a very fast innings. He first completed his half-century in 25 balls and then got out after scoring 63 runs in 32 balls with the help of 5 sixes and 4 fours. Pakistan captain Rizwan also played a captaincy innings and scored 80 runs with the help of 3 sixes and 7 fours while Babar Azam&#39;s bat performed well in this match and he played a good innings of 73 runs. In this match, 25 runs came off the bat of Pakistan opener Saim Ayub.

Pakistan beat South Africa by 81 runs in the second match of the 3-match ODI series. Pakistan has taken a 2-0 lead in the three-Test series and has also won the series.

Pakistan beat South Africa by 81 runs: Superb bowling by Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah

<a href="https://grand11.in/hindi-cricket-news/india-australia-third-test-draw/1712">The third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane ended in a draw</a>. After this result, the 5-match series between the two is tied at 1-1. Australia is at number 2 and India at number 3 in the World Test Championship (WTC) points table. South Africa is at number one.

India will have to win both the remaining matches to reach the final on its own. On the other hand, if Australia wins 3 out of 4 matches, it will finish in the top-2. At the same time, South Africa needs only one win in 2 Tests against Pakistan.

<h2>India at number three, needs 2 wins</h2>

Even after playing a draw in Brisbane, India&#39;s hopes of reaching the WTC final are alive. India has 114 points from 9 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws in 17 matches. The team was penalized 2 points, so currently their position is number-3 with 55.88% points. India now has only 2 matches left in the current series against Australia. If the team loses even one match, it will be out of the race for the final.

Know how Team India can reach the final with different results...

<ul>
	<li>If India wins the series 3-1, 60.53% points: Team India will qualify.</li>
	<li>If India wins the series 2-1, 57.02% points: Australia wins 1-0 in Sri Lanka or South Africa loses 0-1 to Pakistan.</li>
	<li>If the series is drawn 2-2, 55.26% points: Australia loses 0-1 in Sri Lanka or South Africa loses 0-2 to Pakistan.</li>
	<li>If the series is drawn 1-1, 53.51% points: South Africa loses 0-2 or Australia loses 0-1 in Sri Lanka or draws 0-0. If Sri Lanka wins 2-0, India will be out.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Australia needs 3 wins</h2>

Australia has won only one match in BGT so far, but the team has more chances to reach the final. Australia has 106 points from 9 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws in 15 matches. The team was also penalized 10 points, so they have 58.89% points. After India, Australia has to play 2 Tests in Sri Lanka. They need more than 60% points to qualify on their own.

Know what will be the points of Australia team with different results in 4 tests...

<ul>
	<li>4 wins: 67.54% points</li>
	<li>3 wins, 1 draw: 64.04% points</li>
	<li>3 wins, 1 loss: 62.28% points</li>
	<li>2 wins, 2 draws: 60.53% points, ahead of India</li>
	<li>2 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss: 58.77% points, ahead of India</li>
	<li>2 wins, 2 losses: 57.02% points</li>
	<li>1 win, 3 draws: 57.02% points</li>
	<li>1 win, 2 draws, 1 loss: 55.26% points</li>
	<li>In all other conditions, Australia will be out of the race.</li>
</ul>

<h2>One win will make South Africa job easier </h2>

South Africa seems to have the easiest task in the race for WTC final. South Africa has 76 points with 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw in 10 matches. They have 63.33% points. The team has to win only one of the 2 tests against Pakistan, this will qualify the team with 61.11% points. If they win both the matches, the team will have the highest 69.44% points.

Know what effect the other results will have on the team&#39;s points...

<ul>
	<li>Won 1-0: 63.89% points</li>
	<li>Drew 0-0: 58.33% points</li>
	<li>Lost 0-1: 55.55% points</li>
	<li>Lost 0-2: 52.77% points</li>
</ul>

<h3>Sri Lanka needs support from other teams</h3>

Sri Lanka increased its problems by losing both the tests in South Africa. Now the team has only 60 points from 5 wins and 6 losses in 11 tests. The team is at the fifth position with 45.45% points, they have 2 matches left against Australia. By winning 2-0, the team will get 53.85% points and can reach the top-2. However, for that South Africa and India will have to lose most of their matches. If Sri Lanka draws even one match, the team will be out.

<h2>Pakistan can also reach the WTC final</h2>

Pakistan also has a small chance of playing the WTC final. The team currently has 40 points after 4 wins and 6 losses in 10 Tests. They were also given a penalty of 8 points, so the team is at number 7 with 31.25% points. The team has 4 matches left, 2 against South Africa and 2 against West Indies.

If Pakistan wins all four matches, then they will have 52.38% points. Here also they need that South Africa is given a penalty of 1 point, only then the team will be able to reach above them. However, if India and Australia win even 1-1 matches, then Pakistan&#39;s hopes will end.

<h2>4 teams out of the race 9 teams participate in WTC.</h2>

imbabwe, Ireland and Afghanistan do not play the World Test Championship series. West Indies, Bangladesh, England and New Zealand are out of the race for the final. Among these, West Indies is the only team that got out of the race even before its last series.

The third Test between India and Australia in Brisbane ended in a draw. After this result, the 5-match series between the two is tied at 1-1.

India needs 2 wins for WTC final: only 2 matches left

Ravichandran Ashwin retires from international cri

Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket. He played 287 matches in all three formats and took 765 wickets. Ashwin is India&#39;s second highest wicket-taker. Only Anil Kumble is ahead of him, who has taken 953 wickets.

<h2>Ravichandran Ashwin bowling career:</h2>

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			Format
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			Mat
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			Inns
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			BBI
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			Ave
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			Econ
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			SR
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		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Tests
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			106
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			200
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			27,246
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			12,891
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			537
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			7/59
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			24.00
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			2.83
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			50.7
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		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			ODIs
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			116
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			114
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			6,303
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			5,180
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			156
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			4/25
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			33.20
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			4.93
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			40.4
			</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			T20Is
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			65
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			65
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1,452
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1,672
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			72
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			4/8
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			23.22
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			6.90
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			20.1
			</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
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<h3>Took 537 wickets in Tests</h3>

R Ashwin took 537 wickets in 106 matches in Test cricket. He has 37 five-wicket hauls and 8 times he took 10 wickets in a match. Ashwin also took 156 ODI wickets. Ashwin took 72 wickets in T20.

<h2>Ravichandran Ashwin batting career:</h2>

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			HS
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			50s
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		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			Tests
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			106
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			151
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			3,503
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			124
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			25.75
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			54.53
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			6
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			14
			</td>
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		<tr>
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			ODIs
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			116
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			63
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			707
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			65
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			16.44
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			86.96
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			1
			</td>
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		<tr>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			T20Is
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			65
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			19
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			184
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			31*
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			26.28
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			114.99
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
			<td style="border-bottom:1px solid black; border-left:1px solid black; border-right:1px solid black; border-top:1px solid black">
			0
			</td>
		</tr>
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<h2>Indians with most five-wicket hauls</h2>

Ashwin has 37 five-wicket hauls in Tests, which is the most by any Indian bowler. Kumble is followed by him. Kumble took five wickets in an innings 35 times in Tests. Overall, the record for taking the most five-wicket hauls in an innings is held by Sri Lanka&#39;s Muttiah Muralitharan. He did this 67 times. Ashwin is jointly at second place with Shane Warne.

<h2>Took most wickets against England</h2>

Ashwin has taken the most wickets against England in his career. He played 53 matches against England in all three formats and took 150 wickets. Australia is at second place, against whom Ashwin has 146 wickets in 50 matches.

Ravichandran Ashwin has retired from international cricket. He played 287 matches in all three formats and took 765 wickets. Ashwin is India's second highest wicket-taker.

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