The young all-rounder Zakary &quot;Zak&quot; Foulkes has been given the chance to make his Test debut by New Zealand after Nathan Smith suffered an abdominal injury while on tour in Zimbabwe. The Test squad has picked 22-year-old Foulkes as Smith&#39;s replacement after he was ruled out for two to four weeks.

<h2>Career Highlight</h2>

Age and Role: 21&ndash;22 years old, medium all-rounder with a right arm (bats and bowls).

Domestic Credentials: With 14 wickets at an average of 16.28 and a remarkable T20 batting strike rate of 150, he was Canterbury&#39;s top wicket-taker in the 2023&ndash;24 Super Smash. He has also participated in first-class cricket, bowling at an average of about 26 and taking 50 wickets in 17 games.

T20I Experience: One ODI appearance in November 2024, along with seven T20Is for New Zealand, with nine wickets

<h3>Why does he select?</h3>

Smith suddenly pulled out of the current Zimbabwe Test series due to an abdominal ailment. Foulkes has advanced significantly from the T20 setup to Test cricket.

After suffering serious injuries, he was selected for Pakistan&#39;s T20I team in April 2024, which was his first international exposure. His first senior national selection was that one.

The first Test was won by New Zealand by nine wickets. Bulawayo will host the second Test starting on August 7.

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<h2>Also Read</h2>

<h2><a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/zim-t20-tri-series-2025-final-nz-won-by-3-runs-won-the-tri-series-title/2446" style="text-decoration:none">ZIM T20 Tri-Series 2025 Final: NZ Won By 3 Runs, Won The Tri-Series Title</a></h2>

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New Zealand all-rounder Zak Foulker gets his maiden test call for the ongoing test series against Zimbabwe. The second test will be played on August 7

Zak Foulkes Maiden Test Call-Up, After Smith's Injuries

The <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/india-vs-england-test-series-2025-full-schedules-venues-full-squads-etc/2324" style="text-decoration:none">India tour of England 2025</a> begins; the 5th Test match will be played at Manchester from July 31st to August 4th, 2025. This test match series is part of the World Test Championship 2025-27 edition. This is set to be an exciting contest.

<h2>ENG vs IND &ndash; 5th Test Match Preview, India Tour Of England 2025</h2>

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			India Tour Of England 2025
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			The Oval
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England vs India 5th test 2025 are excited to see how the team plays and how exciting the game will be. Also, stay connected with us and make <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-prediction" style="text-decoration:none">today match dream 11 team</a> of the spectators.

<h2>Head-to-Head Record In The Oval</h2>

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<h2>Who Will Win the 5th Test Match?</h2>

England is a small favorite to win the series or tie it. India has demonstrated strength and flexibility; an upset could occur if their top order clicks and spinners take advantage of the middle days. My prediction is that England will hold out for the draw and end up with a 3-1 series record.

<h2>ENG vs IND Pitch Report &ndash; The Oval</h2>

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Balanced, batting-friendly track early on: The Oval is perfect for openers and strokeplay since it typically provides even bounce and pace in the first two innings.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">First, pace advantage: Seamers benefit from help during the Test&#39;s fresh phase, particularly in cloudy or muggy weather.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The use of spin occurs later (Days 3&ndash;5): Particularly in the third and fourth innings, spinners can become more effective as wear and tear develops&mdash;cracks, dry patches, etc.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Match patterns and scoring: Some teams score more than 350 runs, although first-inning totals typically hover around 345. More victories from the first innings at the Oval show that batting first frequently gives an advantage.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Possible 11 For The 5th Test Match Of India Tour Of England 2025</h2>

<h3>England&#39;s Possible 11 for the 5th Test Match Of India Tour Of England 2025:</h3>

Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope &copy;, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Smith (wk), Chris Woakes, Gus Atkinson, Jamie Overton, and Josh Tongue.

<h3>India Possible 11 for the 5th Test Match Of India Tour Of England 2025:</h3>

Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill &copy;, Sai Sudharsan, Ravindra Jadeja, Washington Sundar, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, and Ashdeep Singh.

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ENG vs IND 5th Test Match 2025: Dream11 Prediction, Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Possible Playing 11

ENG vs IND 5th Test Match 2025: Dream11 Prediction, Match Preview, And Head-to-Head

This summer, <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/wtc-2025-27-india-tour-of-england-with-5-matches-series-begins-june-20/2274" style="text-decoration:none">India&#39;s tour of England for the 5 matches test series in England</a>. The series starts from June 20th - August 4th, 2025. The first test will be played on June 20th- 24th in Leeds. This is the first series played under the World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 edition.&nbsp;

<h2>Teams India Leave For England&nbsp;</h2>

After a press conference on Thursday(5 June 2025) between head coach Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill, the team departed for England. Pictures of the players who traveled were made public by the BCCI. Jasprit Bumrah and Rishabh Pant were spotted traveling, while Sai Sudharsan, who was just called up, also left with the side.&nbsp;

Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, and others were also apprehended as they were departing on the trip. Kuldeep Yadav also flew with the squad shortly after his engagement, though this was not confirmed.

Other players, including Abhimanyu Easwaran and Akash Deep, are now in England for the India A trip. Currently, the India A team also includes Nitish Reddy, Karun Nair, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. In addition, Nair produced an incredible double hundred against the England Lions in the inaugural unofficial Test match.

<h2><a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/england-india-test-series-renamed-called-anderson-tendulkar-trophy/2323" style="text-decoration:none">The Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy</a></h2>

In honor of India&#39;s Sachin Tendulkar and England&#39;s James Anderson, the series will be played for the Anderson&ndash;Tendulkar Trophy, which has replaced the previous Pataudi Trophy.

<h2>India vs England Test Series 2025 Schedules</h2>

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<h2>India vs England Test Series 2025: Full Squads</h2>

<h3>India Test Squard:</h3>

Shubman Gill (c), Rishabh Pant (vc, wk), Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Karun Nair, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravindra Jadeja, Dhruv Jurel, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Akash Deep, Arshdeep Singh, and Kuldeep Yadav

<h3>England Test Squard for 1st test v India:</h3>

Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Sam Cook, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Jamie Overton, Ollie Pope, Joe Root, Jamie Smith (wk), Ben Stokes (capt), Josh Tongue, Chris Woakes.

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<h2>FAQ</h2>

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Will Jasprit Bumrah play all five matches of the India-England test series 2025?</h3>
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India wants to manage Jasprit Bumrah&#39;s workload in order to avoid injury and maintain long-term fitness, so it is unlikely that he would play in all five Test matches against England in 2025.&nbsp;

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Who will open in No. 4th for India in the England test series 2025 after Virat Kohli&#39;s test retirement?</h3>
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Depending on form and conditions abroad, India may start Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, or Sarfaraz Khan at No. 4 in Test matches now that Kohli has retired.

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Is this series to be played as the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy?</h3>
	</li>
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Yes, in memory of the two cricket greats, the 2025 India vs. England Test series will serve as the first-ever Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy.

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	<li style="list-style-type:disc">
	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">When last time India won a test series in England?</h3>
	</li>
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Under Rahul Dravid&#39;s leadership, India last won in a Test series in England in 2007, winning the three-match series 1-0.

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Why the Pataudi trophy?</h3>
	</li>
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Iftikhar Ali Khan Pataudi, who represented both India and England in Test cricket, is honored with the Pataudi Trophy, honoring the two countries&#39; long cricketing relationship.

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India vs England Test Series 2025: Full schedule, venues, and squads for the epic Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy clash—dates, players, and key details here!

India vs England Test Series 2025: Full Schedules, Venues, Full Squads, Etc.

IPL 2025: PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match Prediction

The Qualifier 2 match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This is set to be an exciting contest.

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<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Punjab Kings lost their qualifier 1 match by 6 wickets Royal Challengers Bengaluru&nbsp;</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Mumbai Indians won their eliminator&nbsp; match by 20 runs against Gujarat Titans</li>
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<h2>PBKS vs MI &ndash; Qualifier 2 Details, IPL 2025</h2>

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			1st June, 2025
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			07:30 PM IST
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			Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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<h2>Dream11 Prediction &amp; Today Dream 11 Team Prediction</h2>

For <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-prediction" style="text-decoration:none">Dream11 team prediction today</a>, players like S Yadav, H Pandya, J Bumrah, S Iyer and M Jonsen should be considered top picks. MI&#39;s batting and spinners&#39; depth and PBKS&#39;s explosive batters make for a competitive fantasy contest.

<h3>Head-to-Head &amp; Recent Form</h3>

PBKS and MI have had a heated rivalry, with MI having little advantage in their overall head-to-head record.

<h2>Who Will Win Today&rsquo;s Match?</h2>

The match is expected to be highly engaged given the current squad combinations and form. With MI&#39;s historical edge, PBKS&#39;s recent results and home field advantage might give them the advantage.

<h2>PBKS vs MI Pitch Report &ndash; Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad</h2>

This Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad field provides&nbsp; its pace-friendly conditions

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">It may be difficult for spinners, but variants can work well.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Fast bowlers benefit from the pitch&#39;s good bounce</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Batters to take advantage of the ball as it comes onto the bat.</li>
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<h2>PBKS vs MI Winning Percentage &ndash; Qualifier 2, IPL 2025</h2>

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			55%
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			45%
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IPL 2025: PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between PBKS vs MI?

IPL 2025: PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between PBKS vs M

IPL 2025: PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match Prediction – Who will win today’s IPL match between PBKS v MI

The Qualifier 2 match of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This is set to be an exciting contest.

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<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Punjab Kings lost their qualifier 1&nbsp; match by 6 wicket against Royal Challengers Bengaluru</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Mumbai Indians won their eliminator match by 20 runs against Gujarat Titans.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

<h2>PBKS vs MI &ndash; Qualifier 2 Match Details, IPL 2025</h2>

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			Details
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			Match No
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			Qualifier 2
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			Series
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			Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025
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			Date
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			1st June 2025
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			Time
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			07:30 PM IST
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			Venue
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			Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
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&nbsp;

<h2>Dream11 Prediction &amp; Today Dream 11 Team Prediction</h2>

For <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-prediction" style="text-decoration:none">today match prediction</a>, players like S Yadav,&nbsp; R Sharma, T Boult, S Iyer and M Jonsen should be considered top picks. MI&rsquo;batting and spinners&#39; depth and PBKS&#39;s explosive batters make for a competitive fantasy contest.

<h3>Head-to-Head &amp; Recent Form</h3>

PBKS and MI have had a heated rivalry, with MI having little advantage in their overall head-to-head record. There are

<h2>Head To Head Record</h2>

TOTAL MATCH PLAYED &ndash; 32

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">MI WIN &ndash;&nbsp; 17</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">PBKS WIN &ndash; 14</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">NO RESULT &ndash;&nbsp; 0</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">TIE &ndash; &nbsp; 00</li>
</ul>

<h2>PBKS vs MI Pitch Report &ndash; Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad</h2>

This Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad field provides&nbsp; its pace-friendly conditions

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">It may be difficult for spinners, but variants can work well.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Fast bowlers benefit from the pitch&#39;s good bounce</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Batters to take advantage of the ball as it comes onto the bat.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

<h2>FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM</h2>

WK BATSMAN &ndash; P Salt, J Inglish

BATSMEN &ndash; V Kohli, S Iyer, A Arya

ALL-ROUNDERS &ndash;&nbsp; K Pandya, R Shepherd

BOWLERS &ndash; A Singh, H Brar, J Hazelwood, B kumar

CAPTAIN &ndash; V Kohli

VICE CAPTAIN &ndash; S Iyer

&nbsp;

PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match IPL 2025: Dream 11 Prediction, Match Preview, Head-to-Head, Pitch Report and Possible Playing 11

PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match IPL 2025: Dream 11 Prediction, Match Preview, Head-to-Head, And Pitch R

PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2 Match IPL 2025: Dream 11 Prediction, Match Preview, And Head-to-Head

On Monday, BCCI confirmed that Indian Premier Leagues (IPL) 2025 will resume from May 17.<a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/ipl-2025-ipl-suspended-for-1-week-when-will-it-resume/2259" style="text-decoration:none"> IPL was suspended for the last 1 week</a> after India v Pakistan accepted a ceasefire from the border. A military conflict between the two neighboring countries last week caused national security concerns, which led to the tournament&#39;s indefinite suspension.

<h2>BCCI Statement On Resume IPL 2025</h2>

BCCI statement on resume IPL after 1 week suspension. He said that &ldquo;We are in close consultation with central and state authorities. Player safety is our top concern. Assuming there are no further escalations, matches will resume on May 17&rdquo;.

<h2>IPL 2025 Resume Schedule</h2>

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			Time
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			Match
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			Venue
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			May 17
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			7:30 PM
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			RCB vs KKR
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			Bengaluru
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			May 18
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			3:30 PM
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			RR vs PBKS
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			Jaipur
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			May 18
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			7:30 PM
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			DC vs GT
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			Delhi
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			May 19
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			7:30 PM
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			LSG vs SRH
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			Lucknow&nbsp;
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			May 20
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			7:30 PM
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			CSK vs RR
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			Delhi
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			May 21
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			7:30 PM
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			MI vs DC
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			Mumbai&nbsp;
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			May 22
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			7:30 PM
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			GT vs LSG
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			Ahmedabad
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			May 23
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			7:30 PM
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			RCB vs SRH
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			Lucknow
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			May 24
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			7:30 PM
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			PBKS vs DC
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			Jaipur
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			May 25
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			3:30 PM
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			GT vs CSK
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			Ahmedabad
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			May 25
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			7:30 PM
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			SRH vs KKR
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			Delhi
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			May 26
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			7:30 PM
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			PBKS vs MI
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			Jaipur
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			May 27
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			7:30 PM
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			LSG vs RCB
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			Lucknow
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			May 29
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			7:30 PM
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			PBKS vs RCB
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			Mullanpur(New Chandigarh)
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			May 30
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			7:30 PM
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			GT vs MI
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			Mullanpur(New Chandigarh)
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			June 1
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			7:30 PM
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			PBKS vs MI
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			Ahmedabad
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			June 3
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			7:30 PM
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			RCB vs PBKS
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			Ahmedabad
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&nbsp;

<h3>All remaining matches will be played in Delhi, Mumbai, Lucknow, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and Bengaluru</h3>

The board has decided to focus on Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad in addition to Bengaluru, despite reports that the remaining tournament matches could be played in the three southern cities of Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.&nbsp;

The remaining home games for teams like the Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Punjab Kings will not be played in their assigned locations. On May 20, Delhi will host CSK&#39;s final home game against RR, and on May 25, Delhi will host SRH&#39;s final home game against KKR. Neither of these teams has a chance to qualify for the playoffs.

<h3>PBKS will played their all match in Jaipur</h3>

After the <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/pbks-v-dc-match-called-off-due-to-floodlight-failure-or-security-reason/2256" style="text-decoration:none">PBKS v DC match was abandoned due to floodlight failure</a> on May 8, the game was rescheduled for May 24 in Jaipur. In addition to the match, Jaipur will host PBKS&#39;s other two games.&nbsp;

&nbsp;

IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 with RCB vs KKR match, after India vs Pakistan clash. And the Final will be played on June 3. Now IPL will be played in 6 venues.

IPL 2025 Will Resume From May 17, Final Will Played June 3

IPL 2025 points table, Orange Cap and Purple cap

IPL 2025 points table, Orange Cap and Purple cap,  complete IPL 2025 stats and all-time records, including player awards and team achievements. Stay updated on stats and milestones on IPLT20.

IPL 2025 schedule released, the opening match will be played between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Kolkata on March 22.

IPL 2025 Match Schedule Time and dates

On 4 August, on the final day of the <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/eng-vs-ind-5th-test-match-2025-dream11-prediction/2445" style="text-decoration:none">final test match of India&#39;s tour of England 2025</a> at the Oval. India beat England by 6 runs. With this win, India drew the 5match test series by 2-2. England all out for 367 runs. Mohmmad Sitaj took 5 wickets and became the player of the match.

<h2>Day 5 Match Summary</h2>

<h3>Wrap-Up of the Series Finale</h3>

After centuries from Harry Brook (111) and Joe Root (105) raised the score to 339/6 by stumps on Day 4, England appeared ready to chase down the target of just 35 runs with four wickets left on Day 5.

But Mohammed Siraj (5/104) of India had a scary spell, particularly in the last session, destroying the lower order and winning Player of the Match.

After India scored 224 and then 396, England was held to 247 thanks in large part to the support of Prasidh Krishna (4/62).

<h3>Dramatic Moments &amp; Heroics</h3>

Chris Woakes, who had suffered a shoulder injury earlier in the game, was seen in the climax heading out to bat with his arm in a sling. He entered with England needing just eight runs from the final wicket in a one-handed show of bravery.

There was a small glimmer of optimism thanks to Woakes and Gus Atkinson. Atkinson increased the tension by hitting a six, which made it clear that England only needed seven runs. In the end, Siraj bowled Atkinson to complete India&#39;s closest Test victory ever.

<h2>5- Match Test Series Drawn 2-2</h2>

India&#39;s calm under duress, shown by Siraj&#39;s unstoppable spell and Woakes&#39; brave fight, produced one of the most thrilling finishes in Test history, even though England appeared to be on the verge of a record chase at The Oval.. After this win, India drew the 5 match test series 2-2.&nbsp;

 
 
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On the final day of the final test between India and England of India's tour of England 2025 at the Oval. India beat England by 6 runs. The 5-match test series ended 2-2.

ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 5: IND Won By 6 Runs, Series Drawn 2-2

On 3 August, on the 4th day of the <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/eng-vs-ind-5th-test-match-2025-dream11-prediction/2445" style="text-decoration:none">5th test of India&#39;s tour of England 2025</a> at the Oval, where England scored 339 for 6. Jos Root and Harry Brook&rsquo;s century. England goes for the historical chase.&nbsp;

<h2>Day 4 Summary</h2>

<h3>Momentum swings to India, Brook and Root take control</h3>

England was left reeling at 106/3 before lunch as Ben Duckett (54) and Ollie Pope (27), who started with the intention, were dismissed by Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj, respectively.&nbsp;Pope&#39;s LBW and Duckett&#39;s edge to slip demonstrated India&#39;s tactical discipline in cloudy conditions.

<h3>Brook and Root take control</h3>

Joe Root and Harry Brook forged a vital 195-run partnership, keeping England in the box seat despite early breakthroughs. Root anchored with a brilliant 105, then Brook exploded with a scorching 111 off 98 balls.

The game changed course when Mohammed Siraj caught Brook at fine leg but stepped on the boundary, converting a catch into a six and saving a possible wicket.

In addition to being an emotional tribute to his guru Graham Thorpe, Root&#39;s century tied him with Sunil Gavaskar on 39 Test tons.

<h3>Weather Impact</h3>

Prasidh Krishna struck twice in quick succession to remove Joe Root and Jacob Bethell as England edged closer to victory, pulling India back into the match. Root was dismissed just a few runs away from winning.&nbsp;If Chris Woakes fails to bat on the last day due to injury, England will be reduced to a three-wicket chase.&nbsp;Play ended early due to rain and waning light, stopping England&#39;s assault at 339/6 with 73.2 overs bowled.

 
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<h2>Overview Day 4: England Goes for a Historical Chase, India Needs Miraculous</h2>

With a successful run chase of 374, England would surpass the previous record of 253 established by the West Indies in 1963 and create a new record at The Oval.

With disciplined seam bowling and a comeback from their big pacers, India may yet gain ground. With both teams still hanging in the balance, Day 5 promises to be an exciting conclusion.

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<h2><a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/eng-v-ind-2025-5th-test-day-3-jaiswals-ton-england-target-374/2457" style="text-decoration:none">ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 3: Jaiswal&rsquo;s Ton, England Target 374</a></h2>

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On day 4 of the 5th test of India tour of England 2025, Jos Root and Harry Brook centuries, England need 35 runs for a historic win.

ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 4: Root’s Ton, England Need 35 Runs

On 2nd August, on day 3 of the <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/eng-vs-ind-5th-test-match-2025-dream11-prediction/2445" style="text-decoration:none">5th test match of India&#39;s tour of England 2025</a> at the Oval, Yashasvi Jaiswal scored a century of 118 runs, as India was all out for 396, England got the target of 374 runs. At the end of day 3, England 50 for 2.

<h2>Day 3 Summary&nbsp;</h2>

<h3>Yashasvi Jaiswal carved a majestic 118, Akash Deep, deployed as nightwatchman</h3>

Yashasvi Jaiswal skillfully and gracefully led the innings with a brilliant 118. He received a lot of congratulations for his knock, which was the second century of the series.

As nightwatchman, Akash Deep turned the tide with a brilliant 66, confusing England&#39;s seamers and creating a crucial 107-run partnership with Jaiswal. His heroic performance set records that Gautam Gambhir had previously held.

With half-centuries from Washington Sundar (53) and Ravindra Jadeja (53), lower-order resistance persisted, extending India&#39;s lead and giving the total more depth. With his knock, Jadeja broke the record held by Garry Sobers for the most runs at No. 6 or below in an away series.

<h3>England&rsquo;s outstanding bowling, with struggling fielding</h3>

With a five-wicket haul, Josh Tongue of England stole the show and tied Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj for the series lead in wickets. There were a few positive aspects, including his performance.

England&#39;s ability to limit India&#39;s run-scoring was seriously weakened when they dropped five or six catches. The pressure was only increased by their fielding errors. Their challenge was further undermined by injuries; Chris Woakes is questionable owing to a broken shoulder.

At the end of the day, Mohammed Siraj took a crucial wicket by bowling a superb yorker to Zak Crawley, leaving England with just one wicket remaining.

<h2>Overview Day 3: India Controls The Final Test</h2>

India is currently in complete control of the last Test match and just needs to make one more breakthrough to win and tie the series at two. India looks closer to putting on the final clash than ever before, thanks to England&#39;s injuries and fielding mistakes.

 
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On day 3 of the 5th test match of India's tour of England 2025, Yashvish Jaiswal's ton, India all out 396, England set a target of 374 runs.

ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 3: Jaiswal’s Ton, England Target 374

The United Arab Emirates, Pakistan, and Afghanistan will play a thrilling T20I Tri-Nation Series in Sharjah from August 29 to September 7, 2025. This will serve as a crucial warm-up for the T20 <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/asia-cup-2025-full-schedule-ind-v-pak-on-sep-14-begins-sep-9-to-28/2443" style="text-decoration:none">Asia Cup 2025, which starts in the UAE on September 9</a>.

<h2>Background &amp; Purpose</h2>

In order to provide all squads with game exposure in conditions similar to the impending Asia Cup sites, the cricket board changed the structure of the August bilateral series between Pakistan and Afghanistan to a tri-nation T20I event, with the UAE serving as the host. After ACC discussions in Dhaka, PCB Chairman and ACC President Mohsin Naqvi formally confirmed the series.&nbsp;

<h3>Tournament Format</h3>

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Pakistan versus. Afghanistan will begin the series on August 29.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The UAE&#39;s opening game against Pakistan is scheduled for August 30.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The top two teams advance to a final on September 7 after each team plays two round-robin games against each opponent (six group matches).</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">At Sharjah Cricket Stadium, all games will be played under floodlights, providing players with vital experience with the local climate and match schedule.&nbsp;</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">All the matches will be played at 7:00 PM (IST).</li>
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<h3>UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025 Full Schedule</h3>

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UAE will host a T20I tri-series between Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UAE in the UAE. This series is preparation for the Asia Cup 2025. The series will start on August 29.

UAE T20 Tri-Series 2025: UAE Hosts Afghanistan And Pakistan, Begins August 29

On 1 August, the second day of the <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/eng-vs-ind-5th-test-match-2025-dream11-prediction/2445" style="text-decoration:none">5th test match of the India tour of England 2025</a> at the Oval, India&#39;s first innings was all out for 224, while England&#39;s first innings was all out for 247. Mohmmaded Siraj and Prishid Krishna both took 4-4 wickets. At the end of the day, India scored 75 for 2, losing by 52 runs, taking the lead.&nbsp;

<h2>Day 2 Summary</h2>

<h3>Gus Atkinson returned outstanding figures of 5 for 33</h3>

After finishing Day 1 at 204/6, India quickly fell apart in the morning session, losing their final four wickets for a mere 20 runs. Gus Atkinson returned to Test cricket with impressive numbers of 5 for 33. England placed India under tremendous pressure by taking advantage of early seam movement in cloudy situations.

<h3>Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna 4 wickets crashed through England&#39;s middle order</h3>

In response, England got off to a blazing start, setting a record for the fastest opening partnership in Test history with 92 runs between Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett (in just 12 overs). But as India&#39;s pace combo of Prasidh Krishna (3) and Mohammed Siraj (4 wickets) tore through England&#39;s middle order, the tide turned. The game was turned around by notable pace and fire, giving England a slim 23-run lead.

<h3>Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing a dynamic 51</h3>

India got off to a strong start in the second innings thanks to a brilliant 51 off 44 balls* from Yashasvi Jaiswal. India ended Day 2 at 75/2, 52 runs ahead, despite losing KL Rahul and Sai Sudharsan. They had the advantage going into Day 3 because of this.

<h2>Overview Day 2: Test Remains Finely Balanced</h2>

India will try to establish a lead that puts pressure on England&#39;s middle and lower order in changing pitch conditions, while England has to make early breakthroughs to gain control. This test is still closely waiting, with Day 2&#39;s stumps giving the visitors a strong advantage.

 
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On day 2 of the 5th test of India's tour of England 2025, India all out in their first innings 224. England first inning 247, India lead by 52 runs.

ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 2: Siraj And Krishna 4 Wickets, ENG All Out 247

The first player auction for Season 4 of the International League T20 (ILT20) will take place in Dubai on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. With a combined budget of US$4.8 million, the six teams will compete for the remaining 78 team seats. Players must register by September 10th to be eligible.

<h2>Why the Auction Matters</h2>

ILT20 is bringing its procedures into line with those of other major T20 leagues across the world by switching for the first time from direct signings to an auction format. The change to the auction is a calculated move to increase openness, rivalry, and enthusiasm for team building.

The <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/asia-cup-2025-full-schedule-ind-v-pak-on-sep-14-begins-sep-9-to-28/2443" style="text-decoration:none">Asia Cup 2025 will take happen from September 9 to 28</a>, providing players based in the United Arab Emirates with a lot of attention before the auction; performances there could greatly increase their bids at the ILT20 sale.

<h2>Salary Caps &amp; Squad Retentions</h2>

Due to shortened schedules and previous franchise overspending, ILT20 has reduced the team wage cap by 20% before the auction, from US$2.5 million to US$2.0 million. Following the auction, each team may also sign up for US$250,000 in wildcards.

Each team could keep up to eight players, a combination of previous acquisitions and retentions, while using the auction to fill the remaining 20 spots on the roster.

<h3>Season 4 squads so far:</h3>

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Alex Hales, Alishan Sharafu, Andre Russell, Charith Asalanka, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Sherfane Rutherford, and Sunil Narine.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Desert Vipers: Andries Gous, Dan Lawrence, David Payne, Khuzaima Bin Tanveer, Lockie Ferguson, Max Holden, Sam Curran, and Wanindu Hasaranga.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Dubai Capitals: Dasun Shanaka, Dushmantha Chameera, Gulbadin Naib, Luke Wood, Muhammad Jawadullah, Rovmann Powell, Shai Hope, and Waqar Salamkheil.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Gulf Giants: Aayan Afzal Khan, Azmatullah Omarzai, Blessing Muzarabani, Gerhard Erasmus, James Vince, Mark Adair, Moeen Al, and Rahmanullah Gurbaz.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">MI Emirates: AM Ghazanfar, Chris Woakes, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kamindu Mendis, Kusal Perera, Romario Shepherd, Tom Banto, and Muhammad Waseem.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Sharjah Warriorz: Johnson Charles, Maheesh Theekshana, Tim Southee, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Maheesh Theekshana, Saurabh Netravalkar, Sikandar Raz, and Tim David.</li>
</ul>

<h3>What Happens Next</h3>

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The last day for players to register is September 10, 2025.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">The player auction, which will reveal 78 places across six franchises with a US$4.8 million reward, will take place in Dubai on September 30.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Teams may sign additional players during the post-auction wildcard window, up to a US$250K cap.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">December 2025&ndash;January 2026 is the whole season 4 play window, which is planned to minimize conflicts with SA20 and World Cup duties.&nbsp;</li>
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International Leagues T20 season 4 first players auction will be held in Dubai on September 30th. This tournament will happen in December-January 2025-26.

ILT20 Season 4: Auction Set for September 30 In Dubai

On 31 July, on day 1 of the <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/eng-vs-ind-5th-test-match-2025-dream11-prediction/2445" style="text-decoration:none">5th test match of India&#39;s tour of England 2025</a> at the Oval, India scored 204 for 6 wickets. Karun Nair scored 52 not out. Due to heavy rain, the first day of the 5th test was only a 64-over game.&nbsp;

<h2>Day 1 Summary</h2>

<h3>Karun Nair 52 not out inning, India 204/6</h3>

India started badly, falling from 123/5 to 204/6 by stumps after England won the toss and chose to bowl first in overcast conditions.

In a calm cameo, Karun Nair scored 52 off 98 balls*, providing much-needed consistency and garnering recognition for his good sportsmanship. Notably, he gave up a fourth run to check on Woakes, who was injured. Washington Sundar (19)* gave consistent support in the lower order as India fell by 83 runs.

<h3>England&#39;s outstanding bowling performance</h3>

Early swing and accuracy were displayed by Gus Atkinson, who took two crucial wickets (Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill via a run-out, the latter for 21), ending Gill&#39;s successful run as captain. Despite his occasional confusion, Josh Tongue also contributed breakthroughs by eliminating Sai Sudharsan and Ravindra Jadeja. With rhythm being disrupted by rain, England was still able to hold India to 204/6 at stumps.

<h2>Overview Day 1: England Made Big Early Gains, India Needs To Make 300+</h2>

With their swing bowling and precise fielding, England made big early gains on Day 1. Under pressure on Day 2, India showed toughness, led by Nair and Sundar, and ended the day in a position to test England&#39;s attack. Both teams are still in the running for the series finale, even though Woakes&#39; fitness is in question.

 
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On day 1 of the 5th test of the India tour of England 2025, Karun Nair’s 52 not out, India scored end of the day 204/6.

ENG v IND 2025 5th Test Day 1: Karun Nair’s 52*, India 204/6

Millions of fans have the opportunity to create virtual teams and win actual money on Dream11, the most popular fantasy cricket website in India. Mega events draw large prize pools, but because of the intense competition, it can be challenging to place first. Here is where players have a better chance of winning, especially if they use the proper methods, in Dream11&#39;s little contests.

We&#39;ll go over what small contests are, why they have better odds of winning, how to choose the best contests, and the best Dream11 small league tips for 2025 in this in-depth manual, which offers the best <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-prediction" style="text-decoration:none">fantasy prediction for free</a> for small contests.

<h2>What Are Small Contests in Dream11?</h2>

Small contests, often known as small leagues, are fantasy cricket matches with a small player base, typically between two and one hundred players. It is easier to get top rankings in tiny tournaments because there are fewer competitors than in giant leagues with thousands or lakhs of players.

Small contest types include:

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Head-to-Head (H2H) contests are one-on-one contests in which the victor wins.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Leagues with three to ten members are small-scale contests with a limited number of participants.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Small leagues with a single entry. Stop contests from being overrun by players with multiple entries.</li>
</ul>

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For both novice and seasoned gamers seeking steady, risk-free profits, these competitions are perfect.

<h2>Why Dream11&#39;s Small Contests Have a Better Chance of Winning</h2>

For the simple reason that there is a high <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/boost-your-dream11-team-probability-with-these-pro-tips-/2340" style="text-decoration:none">Dream11 winning probability</a>, many fantasy players prefer smaller contests. This is the reason:

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Limited Competition: Your chances are increased because you are fighting against a smaller number of players rather than thousands.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Competencies Predominate Luck: Unpredictable players have the potential to steal the spotlight in major competitions. Good research and well-informed choices are rewarded in small leagues.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Less Risky Picks Required: Safe picks can guarantee top spots; you don&#39;t need several &quot;differential players&quot; to win.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Consistent Earnings: Unlike high-risk grand leagues, even modest successes add up over time to provide consistent income.</li>
</ul>

Small battles are still the greatest option in 2025 for players hoping to win regularly and with accuracy on Dream11.

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<h2>How You Pick the Right Fantasy Small Contests?</h2>

<ul>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Check the prize pool and entry fee: Choose contests with a balanced risk-to-reward ratio. Low-risk play is best suited for small-entry contests with a respectable prize fund.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Preference Leagues with Single Entry: Avoid multi-entry leagues, where top performers might play for more than one team, which would lower your odds.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Look out for leagues with at least 3 members: Content with 3 or fewer than 3, like Head-to-Head, has make higher chance of winning because there are fewer opponents, which gives the highest winning probability.</li>
	<li style="list-style-type:disc">Avoid clear of crowded, limited leagues: For the best chance of winning, focus on teams with fewer than ten players; certain contests allow teams of up to 100.</li>
</ul>

Also Read: <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/tips-to-win-private-contests/2400" style="text-decoration:none">How do you win fantasy private content?</a>

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<h2>Best Tips To Maximize Your Fantasy Points In Small Content</h2>

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<h3>Pick Consistent Performers Over Risky Players:&nbsp;</h3>

Safe and reliable players are the basis of a successful squad in small contests. Small leagues promote consistency, as opposed to blockbuster matches where large differentials are required.&nbsp;

For example, Virat Kohli, who frequently gets 40+ runs in Twenty20 Internationals, is a better choice than a new hitter with no track record. You won&#39;t lose points for making risky choices if you&#39;re a steady player.

Fantasy Tip: Avoid risky differentials and instead focus on a safe pick with a high chance of scoring in small leagues.

<h3>Choose the Right Captain and Vice-Captain (C &amp; VC):</h3>

Between 70 and 80 percent of your team&#39;s final score is determined by your C and VC choices. Here, safe, powerful players are essential. For instance: Jos Buttler, captain (opener, high strike rate, frequently scores 60+). Hardik Pandya, an all-rounder who contributes with both the bat and the ball, is the vice-captain.

Even if one position (bowling or batting) is unsuccessful, this combination still maximizes points.

Fantasy Tip: For consistency, choose top-order batsmen or in-form all-rounders to be captain and vice-captain.

<h3>Analyze Pitch and Weather Conditions:</h3>

Which players perform well depends on the weather and pitch. Batsmen are favored by flat pitches. Spinners are favored by spinning tracks. Swing bowlers are favored on cloudy or green surfaces.&nbsp;

For example, choosing Ravindra Jadeja and Rashid Khan improves your chances of getting wickets on Chennai&#39;s spin-friendly ground.

Fantasy Tips: Pick players according to the pitch and weather report.&nbsp;

<h3>Focus on Top-Order Batsmen and Death Bowlers:</h3>

More balls are faced by <a href="https://grand11.in/cricket-breaking-news/fantasy-cricket-top-order-batsmen-strategy-guide/2385" style="text-decoration:none">top-order batsmen</a>, increasing your scoring opportunities. Death bowlers increase the number of opportunities to take wickets by bowling toward the end.

For example, Top-order: KL Rahul, who opens and frequently faces more than 40 balls. Jasprit Bumrah is a death bowler who takes wickets in the 18th and 20th overs.

Fantasy Tip: Top/middle-order batters and death-over bowlers are preferred because they have a higher chance of making an impact.

<h3>Avoid Overloading from One Team:</h3>

In small contests, balance is important. Having five or six players from a team that fails can destroy your point total.

For example, in an IND vs. SA match, divide 5&ndash;6 Indian players across the two teams rather than 7 to guarantee points for both.

Fantasy Tip: To reduce your dependence on one team&#39;s performance, keep your team balanced (5&ndash;6 players from the better side, 4-5 from the other).

<h3>Use Budget Picks Smartly:</h3>

You can choose the best players at lower prices without going over your Dream11 credit limit. Select players with a set role (opener, 4 overs guaranteed) and minimal credit.

For example, Opening batsman Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who has little credit, is superior to an unknown lower-order batsman, giving ace bowlers more credit.

<h2>Avoid These Mistakes in Dream11&#39;s Small Contests</h2>

<h3>Blindly Copying Mega League Teams:</h3>

Many players believe that squad combinations made for major competitions will also succeed in smaller leagues, thus they duplicate them. In order to battle for top spots, mega leagues frequently use high-risk individuals, which is not the best option for safer, small-league play.

For example, A dangerous middle-order batsman and an uncapped bowler are on the Mega League club, which is hoping for surprising points. The result of the small league is that both players fail, but your opponent beats your squad by selecting dependable players like Rohit Sharma and Bumrah.

<h3>Ignoring Toss and Pitch Updates:</h3>

Your chances of winning can be lost if you choose your Dream11 team well in advance of the game and don&#39;t make any last-minute adjustments.

For example, assuming a turning pitch, you select three spinners. Rain is predicted at toss, which changes the weather and increases the efficacy of pacers. You are left behind when your opponent changes from a quick bowler who takes three wickets in the final over to a spinner.

<h3>Forgetting to Update Teams Before the Deadline:</h3>

Many players make their teams ready to play and neglect to check for last-minute alterations to the playing XI, player rest, or injury.

For example, assuming a player is in the starting lineup, you choose him. You find out he&#39;s benched at the beginning of the game. You lose the game since your team only has ten players playing while others have eleven.

<h3>Choosing Big Names Over In-Form Players:</h3>

Selecting players only based on their reputation rather than their current performance frequently produces subpar outcomes.

For example, you pick Virat Kohli over an in-form hitter like Ruturaj Gaikwad in a series in which he hasn&#39;t scored in the previous five games. There is an important gap in the number of points when Ruturaj hits 70 runs and Kohli is out early.

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<h2>FAQ</h2>

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">Which fantasy app is best for small leagues?</h3>
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The most well-liked and dependable software for minor leagues is Dream11, which provides safe rewards, expert predictions to increase your winning possibilities, and balanced competition.

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">What is the small league in Dream11?</h3>
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In Dream11, a small league is a fantasy cricket competition with fewer people&mdash;typically between two and one hundred&mdash;and better winning chances than mega leagues, which include thousands of players.

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">How to win a small league in Dream11?</h3>
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Give priority to in-form bowlers, important all-rounders, and top-order batsmen. Build a well-rounded squad with low-risk players, use trustworthy captain and vice-captain selections, and keep an eye on pitch, weather, and toss updates.

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	<h3 style="color:#434343; font-style:normal">How to choose the best captain and vice captain for a small league?</h3>
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Select dependable top-order batsmen or successful all-rounders to serve as captain or vice-captain. To get as many points as possible in minor leagues, look at player responsibilities, pitch, toss, and recent statistics.

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Learn effective fantasy cricket small league tips to rule Dream11 and increase your chances of winning each match.

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