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India vs South Africa 2020, 1st ODI: Predicted XI, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report
The last time India played an ODI series against South Africa at home, it was in 2015 and it turned out to be a very close series with the visitors eventually winning it by 3-2. The South African team is in a transition phase now and a lot of the players who took part in that famous series victory against India four years back are not in the South African set-up anymore.
IPL 2020: Predicting 5 bowlers who could win the Purple Cap
IPL is generally about big-hitting and high-scoring games, but it’s the bowlers who make the decisive impact eventually. It has hardly happened over the years that a bowler with the Purple Cap hasn’t been able to drive his team into the playoffs of the IPL. The Indian pitches are considered to be spinner-friendly as most of the surfaces are low, slow and offer a fair bit of turn. But in the 12 editions of the IPL so far, only two spinners have won the Purple Cap.
India vs South Africa 2020: Complete time-table, when and where to watch, live streaming and telecast details
Hardik Pandya might make a comeback to the Indian squad While India have dominated over most of the teams in the ODIs at home, South Africa have turned out to be a difficult opponent for the Men in Blues in 50-over cricket. India do have a better head-to-head record against South Africa at home, but not by much. Out of the 28 ODIs that India and South Africa have played on Indian soil, the hosts have won 15 and lost 13.
Road Safety World Series 2020: Complete schedule, where to watch, live streaming and telecast details
Some big names of world cricket will be participating in the Road Safety World Series A series of cricket legends will come together to rewind the clock and play a world series in Maharashtra to create road safety awareness amongst the public. The Road Safety World Series, which is already a highly-anticipated event because of the stature of the players involved, is going to be organised by the Road Safety Cell of Maharashtra in partnership with the Professional Management Group (PMG).
India vs South Africa 2020: India’s predicted squad for the ODI series
Indian captain Virat Kohli was not overly bothered after losing the ODI series against New Zealand recently as he insisted that 50-over cricket is irrelevant in 2020, with the T20 World Cup set to take place later in the year. But the 3-0 whitewash that the Men in Blue suffered against the Kiwis might lead to some changes in the Indian squad for the upcoming ODI home series against South Africa. There hasn’t been an official word on the fitness of Rohit Sharma yet.
New Zealand vs India 2020 | Match Preview, 2nd Test, Christchurch: Predicted 11, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report
India will look to bounce back and level the Test series After being completely outplayed in Wellington by the Kiwis, India would be keen on a comeback to level the series and finish the tour on a high.
The 5 biggest cricket stadiums in India
The yet to be inaugurated Motera Stadium Motera Stadium India is the powerhouse of world cricket and it has got more cricket stadiums than any other country in the world, simply because of the geographical size of the country and the volume of the cricket watching audience that resides in it. India not only leads the chart in terms of the number of the cricket stadiums, it has also got some of the biggest cricket stadiums.
3 records Virat Kohli could break before IPL 2020
Breaking and creating records is not something new for Virat Kohli, but the Indian captain is on the verge of breaking three records in a very short period of time. Kohli has had a wonderful run as a skipper since he took over the captaincy from MS Dhoni. The 31-year-old is already India’s most successful captain in Test match cricket and is the first Indian skipper ever to win a Test series in Australia. The two Captains pose for the shutterbugs ahead of the two match Test series.
New Zealand vs India 2020: What is India’s ideal opening combination for the first Test?
While Mayank Agarwal is a certainty for India at the top of the order despite not being in the greatest of form on the New Zealand tour so far, India have a choice to make between Prithvi Shaw and Shubman Gill for the second opener's role in the first Test at Wellington. There is no doubt that both Shaw and Gill are quality players with a huge range of shots.
India vs New Zealand 2020 | Match Preview, 1st Test, Wellington: Predicted 11, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report
India would be hurting after the series whitewash in the ODIs and would be looking to get back to the winning streak in the Test series starting on Thursday at the Basin Reserve, Wellington. India have been in a total domination mode in Test matches since the start of the World Test Championship (WTC) and it’s no surprise that they are leading the WTC points table (360 points) by a fair margin.
IPL 2020: One overseas player from each team who could make an impact
CSK and Mumbai set to play the IPL opener Out of the 12 seasons of IPL, overseas cricketers have won the orange cap on 9 occasions, while they have won the purple cap on 7 occasions. It signifies the importance of overseas players in the tournament. While the Indian domestic cricketers are important as they know the home conditions well and a large chunk of the XI has to be formed by the Indian players, the match-winning impact in most of the games is often made by the overseas players.
Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2020: Complete time-table, when and where to watch, live-streaming and telecast details
The fifth edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) will get underway on the 20th of February at the National Stadium, Karachi. The reigning champions, Quetta Gladiators will take on two-time PSL champions, Islamabad United in the inaugural game of the tournament. This is the first time ever that the entire edition of the PSL will take place in Pakistan.
IPL 2020: 3 players who could replace Glenn Maxwell in KXIP squad
Glenn Maxwell could miss a majority of IPL After returning from his mental health break and shining in the Big Bash League, Glenn Maxwell was expected to take part in IPL 2020. However his participation is in doubt now, as he has announced he will undergo an elbow surgery just five weeks ahead of the IPL. Maxwell has not ruled himself out of the IPL just yet, but it doesn’t seem likely for him to get fit in time for the tournament.
IPL 2020: 4 players who might not play the All-Star match
David Warner with Virat Kohli The IPL All-Star game is going to be the centre of attraction before the start of IPL 2020, but the timing of the game means that some of the star players, whom the fans would have liked to see in action, are likely to miss the much-anticipated affair as they would be on national duty at the time the match takes place in India. The All-Star game is scheduled to take place on the 26th of March.
New Zealand vs India, Match Preview (3rd ODI): Predicted XI, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast and pitch report
Ravindra Jadeja's efforts were not enough to get India over the line in the second ODI The way the last three games of the T20I series between New Zealand and India turned out, it was clear that there wasn’t much difference between the two teams even though all three results went in India’s favor. That was reinforced in the first ODI as well, where New Zealand chased down 348 runs without breaking too much of a sweat.
India vs New Zeland, Match Preview (2nd ODI): Predicted 11, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report
With the momentum that the Indian team was carrying into the ODI series, the result of the first game was somewhat unexpected. However, considering the fact that the last three games of the T20I series were decided by small margins, New Zealand knew they had got the tools to beat India. The composure that the Kiwis showed in the pursuit of a huge target of 348 in Hamilton, it would have sky-rocketed their confidence.
IPL 2020: All-Star Game | Strongest playing XI from KXIP, DC, KKR and RR
Since the four franchises based in Northern and Eastern India depend a lot on their Australian, English and New Zealand players, they will struggle to assemble their strongest squad as most of the star players from the these three countries will be on national duty when the IPL all-star match takes place on 26th of March. The likes of Pat Cummins, Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Steve Smith are unlikely to be available for selection.
IPL 2020: All-Star Game | Strongest playing XI from RCB, CSK, MI and SRH
Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli For the first time in the history of the IPL, an All-Star game will take place before the upcoming 13th edition of the tournament which will formally kick off on the 29th of March, 2020. The All-Star game has been scheduled three days before the kick-off date of IPL 13 and the venue of the match is yet to be announced.
India vs Pakistan Match Preview (U19 World Cup, Semi-Final): Predicted 11, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report
Any game of cricket between India and Pakistan is always an eye-catching affair as the two countries have traditionally been arch-rivals and have been involved in some breathtaking encounters over the years. Both India and Pakistan have been very dominant in the tournament so far. While India have maintained a 100% win record, Pakistan could win only two out of their three games at the group stage, as the third one was abandoned due to rain.
India vs New Zeland, Match Preview (1st ODI): Predicted 11, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report
Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson India were always going to pose a tough challenge to New Zealand in their own backyard, but a 5-0 whitewash at the hands of the Men in Blue in the T20I series was highly unexpected for the Blackcaps. While India played some outstanding cricket to achieve the remarkable feat, New Zealand’s inability to close the games and get the job done were also responsible for the humiliation they suffered on their home turf.
New Zealand vs India Match Preview (5th T20I), Mount Maunganui: Predicted 11, match prediction, live streaming, weather forecast, and pitch report
Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson While India have played some excellent cricket in the series and thoroughly deserve to be 4-0 up, the series could so easily have been levelled at 2-2 if New Zealand were a bit more clinical in their chase in the last two games. New Zealand put themselves in winning positions in both the games, but suddenly lost the plot at a time when it seemed a walk in the park for them. Another win in the Super Over 🙌🙌 #TeamIndia go 4-0 up in the series.
IPL 2020: 3 best opening matches in IPL history
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is renowned as one of the most competitive T20 leagues around the globe. With some of the world’s best players featuring in the IPL, the lucrative league sets some very high standards in terms of the action that tends to unfold through the course of any single edition. The opening match is the most anticipated game before the beginning of any season.
IPL 2020: 3 Royal Challengers Bangalore players to watch out for
Royal Challengers Bangalore The IPL is around the corner with the teams getting ready for the 13th edition. The auction for the 2020 season took place in December with a few teams buying several players, with the Royal Challengers Bangalore being one such franchise. One fact about the team is their popularity despite not winning the title ever.
IPL 2020: 3 Sunrisers Hyderabad players to watch out for
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL in 2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is one of the most underrated IPL teams in the league. A team that tends to invest faith in its players and has always punched above its weight. Even in the past, the Orange Army, on the back of some-lesser known players has done well enough to finish in the top four on a regular basis.
New Zealand vs India 2020: 3 Indian players who need to step up in the T20I series
Team India began 2020 with series wins against Sri Lanka and Australia. The wins culminated in a successful home season, with India winning every series on home soil except a drawn T20I series against South Africa in September last year. India are now set to conquer New Zealand where they have tasted minimal success. It won't be easy by any means as New Zealand have a formidable squad in all three formats of the game.
IPL 2020: 3 Kolkata Knight Riders players to watch out for
Kolkata Knight Riders won the IPL in 2012 and 2014 Even though there are two months left for the IPL, there is excitement about the new season since the player auctions in December. The IPL Player auction for the next season took place on the 19th of December in Kolkata and a lot of money was spent on many players. Pat Cummins became the highest earner with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) getting him for a whopping INR 15.5 crores.
India vs New Zeland 2020: Complete Schedule, when and where to watch, live streaming and telecast details
India begins a full tour of New Zealand on January 24 India will be playing Test matches in New Zealand after a gap of five years. When they had toured New Zealand last year, they played only limited-over games in their bid to prepare for the ODI World Cup which was coming up. However, this time around, they have decided to cut down on the no. of limited-over game time and play a short Test series as well.
India vs New Zealand T20s: 4 players who could be valuable picks in your fantasy playing XI
India vs New Zeland 2020 is a high voltage series India will resume its preparations for ICC T20 World Cup in October 2020, with a five-match series against New Zealand. This is the first time India will be playing a five-match T20I bilateral series. The long duration will help the team management to experiment with players to fill up the slots in the squad. Having threatened Shikhar Dhawan's opening spot, KL Rahul's versatility has resulted in threatening Rishabh Pant's place as well.
India vs New Zealand 2020: India’s predicted Test squad against Kiwis
The Indian selectors would have also announced India's Test squad for the upcoming New Zealand tour, along with the T20I squad, a couple of days back if it wasn't for doubts over Hardik Pandya's fitness. Pandya has not played any competitive cricket for the last four months, but the selectors wanted to pick him straight away as he, being a seam-bowling all-rounder, could have proven to be extremely vital in New Zealand.
India vs Australia: 5 Indian captains who lost an ODI by 10 wickets
India vs Australia, 1st ODI Captaincy in cricket can be a cruel and tough job at times, even for some legends of the game who have led their country to illustrious victories in their career. Though every skipper strives for their team to learn from defeats, recovering from a loss is never easy. In cricket, more than the defeat, the manner in which a team goes down can have a huge impact on the confidence of the squad.
India vs Australia 2020: 3 players who could be valuable picks in your fantasy playing XI
Aaron Finch and Virat Kohli India will take on Australia in a three-match ODI series starting on January 14, 2020. The series might be short, with only three games, but the outcome will be highly scrutinized. The reason is the fact that Australia is the only team to beat India in India in an ODI series since 2016. It was in that series the resurgence of the Australian team started after the ball-tampering fiasco.
IPL 2020: 3 players who could be surplus for SRH
The IPL 2020 is less than three months away and the fans are already excited to see their favorite franchises on the field. Given the history of the league, there are just a few teams who have performed consistently, and Sunrisers Hyderabad are one such team, having made it to the playoffs five times out of seven, winning the tournament once in 2016.
IPL 2020: 4 current Mumbai Indians players who were part of the first season of the tournament
Mumbai Indians have won the IPL 4 times Whenever a new year starts, the excitement for a new season of the IPL starts as well. The IPL Auction which happened a few days ago increases the excitement even more. The year 2020 suggests that it is a year for T20 cricket. The shortest format of the game will be the most seen format this year. Talking about the shortest format, the IPL was a T20 revolution started in 2008. At that time nobody had no idea as to what is in store.
IPL 2020: 5 CSK players who featured in the first edition in 2008
Chennai Super Kings is the most consistent franchise of IPL Indian Premier League (IPL) has never failed to appreciate talent and skills of a player who perform at this level of competitive T20 cricket. The league has always encouraged players in providing them with opportunities to excel and earn a name for themselves. Not many players have been fortunate to convert their chances, while those who do, often end up creating a larger impact on the game.
IPL 2020: 3 players who could be surplus to KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders are 2-time IPL champs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) were one of the busiest franchise at the IPL auction 2020. After releasing as many as 10 players ahead of the auction, the franchise needed to pick a strong set of players to build a potent side for the IPL this year. The franchise was keen on buying a few quality players and their mammoth bid of INR 15.5 crores for Pat Cummins pointed to that.
India vs Sri Lanka 2020: 3 players who could be valuable picks in your fantasy team
Team India will begin the new decade with a three-match T20I series against neighbours Sri Lanka. While India tasted success across continents in 2019, apart from becoming the first Asian side to win a Test series in South Africa, Sri Lanka had very little going for them in Tests and ODIs last year. The shortest format has yielded mixed results for the Islanders. They beat the no.1 ranked T20 side Pakistan 3-0 at their home turf with a second-string squad.
4 cricketers who could debut for India in 2020
Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan playing for Mumbai Indians The Indian cricket fans would be happy with their team’s performance in 2019 but one thing that will trouble them is that World Cup semi-final which India could have won, but didn't. Barring that, it was a fabulous year for the Indian team. It all started with the series win Down Under – the first time an Indian team had defeated Australia in Australia.
IPL 2020: Five unsold bowlers who could return as replacements
Kesrick Williams vs India in 2019 A lot of money was spent on 19 December at Kolkata when the IPL Auction for the 13th season took place. A total of 62 players were bought by the eight different franchises and over ₹140 crores were spent on them. As expected, Pat Cummins and a few more Australians were the picks of the lot. Like all seasons, this year too saw several big names being left out of the league.
3 openers with most international runs in a calendar year
Rohit Sharma ended the year as leading run-getter in ODIs Opening the batting is a job that not many have mastered over the years. It requires an extra amount of skill and indomitable technique to excel at any level of cricket, irrespective of the format of the game. It is the opening batsman who gets to face the bowlers in their first burst when they are expected to be most lethal during their entire spell of bowling.
Top 3 batsmen with the most T20I runs in 2019
With the ICC granting T20I status to all its 104 members, the total number of T20I matches played in 2019 was significantly much higher than last year. Apart from the full members of the ICC, the associates also got to play a lot of T20Is after being granted T20I status. This is the reason why there are some surprising names in the list of the leading run-scorers in T20I cricket in 2019.
Three players with most Test runs in 2019
The year is about to end and it is time to get ready for the next year, but before we talk about the year 2020 let’s have a look back at the year that went by. 2019 was a great year for all the cricket fans. We saw some fantastic matches, unbelievable performances and much more. The year 2019 had it all. A team like England who had never won the World Cup finally won it, whereas a team like South Africa who was one of the better teams went on a downfall.
India vs Sri Lanka 2020: Complete time-table, when and where to watch, live streaming and telecast details
Sri Lanka are visiting India on a very short trip where they will be playing three T20Is. India would be high on confidence after beating a quality West Indies side in a hard-fought T20I series recently. Sri Lanka, on the other hand, got whitewashed the last time they played a T20I series against Australia. So, they would be coming into this series under a little bit of pressure.
3 records Virat Kohli notched up in 2019
Virat Kohli created many new records in 2019 Virat Kohli and batting records are just synonymous to each other. The number of records that the Indian captain has broken and created with the bat in the last 5 years is just phenomenal. And he just goes on and on every year, creating more and more records. 2019 was no different. Kohli excelled with the bat again, winning India a number of games both in red ball and white ball cricket.
Team India's probable 2020 schedule
The year 2019 was successful for India as they dominated world cricket yet again. Having played 52 matches across the three formats, they won on 35 occasions, which translates to almost 70% success. India started the year with a historic Test series win in Australia, followed with success in the limited-overs. India toured New Zealand later, after which they faced Australia at home. They also put up a spirited performance in the 2019 World Cup, reaching the semi-finals.
4 greatest pairs in ODI cricket history
There have been some great batting pairs in ODI cricket history The ODI cricket has witnessed some great batting pairs over the years who have thoroughly entertained their fans over a long period of time, not just by scoring tons of runs, but by scoring them with a lot of authority and class.
3 Test records Steve Smith created in 2019
2017 was a dream year for Steve Smith, as the Australian batsman amassed 1305 runs in 11 Tests with six centuries and three half-centuries. He was rightly adjudged the winner of the ‘ICC Test Player of the Year 2017’. High on his 2017 success, Smith entered 2018 with a lot of expectations. However, a ‘brain fade’ decision in the Newlands Test match against South Africa changed his cricketing career forever.
IPL Auction: 4 times RCB overspent on their players
The IPL Player Auction for the 13th season of the IPL took place in Kolkata on 19th December, and as always, it has given us a lot of talking points. Teams like CSK, MI and SRH were fairly settled before the auction, didn’t do much as they bought very few players in this auction. On the other hand, teams like RCB, RR, KXIP and KKR who had to fill many vacant spots, spent a lot of money on their players.
South Africa vs England, 1st Test: Predicted XI, pitch report, weather forecast, and telecast details
South Africa square off against England in a crucial rebuilding series The South African conditions are not completely alien to the English players as they play in similar sort of conditions back home. That’s the reason why England’s record in Test matches in South Africa has been far better in comparison to the records of the other teams. The Poms have lost only 19 out of the 81 Test matches they have played in South Africa so far.
3 players with the most international sixes in 2019
One of the best boundary clearers in the world Sixes are an indispensable part of modern day cricket, whether it’s any format of the game - long, short or shorter. While the size of the bats has a key role to play in it, the evolution of the game and the upgradation of the hitting skills of the batsmen are also responsible for so many more sixes being hit these days than in the past.
IPL 2020: Predicting the opening combination for all the 8 teams
Jonny Bairstow and David Warner The IPL Auction 2020 concluded in Kolkata with as many as 62 players successfully entertaining a bid for themselves, amongst the 338 players who were a part of the auction. With only a few spots up for grabs in their respective squads, most of the teams were inclined to bid only for the players of their interests.
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