Australia vs India Test Series: Ashish Nehra picks his first choice openers for the Test.



Australia vs India: The former Indian bowler shared his thoughts on the batting pair for the much-awaited Test series against Australia. Ashish Nehra picks his first choice openers for the test cricket and showed faith in them to play big.



The opening is something which India needs to ponder on, we cannot call it a weakness. The opening pair of the Indian team in Test format has been an issue for a while. The Men in Blue has four options for the opening slot for the test games - Prithwi Shaw, Mayank Agarwal, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul.



Later after the second game, Rohit Sharma will join the side to provide much-needed strength. The toss-up for the slot is between Gill, Shaw, and Mayank Agarwal.



Looking at the scores of these players in the recently concluded series does not show a promising character. None of these has been consistent for the side which is a sign to worry.



<h3>Recent Forms of Openers:</h3>



Shubman Gill got a chance in the third ODI and scores 33 runs and amassed 43 and 65 in the practice game against Australia A. Mayank Agarwal got the initial start in the ODIs but failed to capitalize, getting 22 and 28 in the two ODIs and managed a duck and a half-century in the practice game.



Shaw on the other side has been lanky this time, he has duck 19, 40, and 3 runs in the recent games.



It will be a big challenge for the Indian skipper to choose the best pair for the opening but if Ashish Nehra would get the chance to pick, he will go with KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal as his initial pairs.



Rahul has been out of the test game for almost a year but has impressed everyone with his white-ball form. It would be a sparkling sign for Men in Blue if Rahul keeps his white-ball form in test format too.



<h2>I will go with Rahul and Mayank, Ashish Nehra:</h2>



?Indian Test opening is something that has been in talks every time, I would not call it a weakness but it is a concern for Virat and Co. All the four options excluding Rohit Sharma, everyone one of them has good talent but the form is not with them. I would go with Rahul and Mayank to open the batting. If Rahul gets runs in the way he is getting in White Ball format, then he can be dangerous,? Nehra said in a video on Cricbuzz.



Nehra backed Mayank Agarwal as the opening slot because of the form he showed in the previous tour of Australia in 2018-19. Mayank making his debut in Australia showed his class with 76 and 42 at MCG while scored 77 at Sydney.



Team India bagged the series with 2-1 and it was India?s first test series win in Australia after 71 years.



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Australia vs India Test Series: Ashish Nehra picks his first choice openers for the Test

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Australia vs India: Navdeep Saini will be a no-brainer choice if you go by cricketing logic: Ashish Nehra.



Australia vs India: The former left-arm Indian pacer Ashish Nehra says Navdeep Saini is going to be the first choice third seamer for India in the upcoming test. Nehra said Saini is a no-brainer pick for the third test match at Sydney Cricket Ground if you go by pure cricketing logic.



Both the side have been in woes by a string of injuries. Team India has already lost Mohammad Shami and Umesh Yadav due to wrist injury and calf injury respectively.



However, India still has two other options available apart from Navdeep Saini. Shardul Thakur and T Natarajan are also under the scanner for the third test.



?If you see at the squad composition, Navdeep Saini was the first choice while the other two, Natarajan and Shardul Thakur have been drafted in as a replacement of the injured players,? Nehra told PTI.



?So, if Saini was the first choice while selecting the squad then he must be the first choice pick of the captain and the management. I don?t see any strong reasons why he would not be picked for the third test. If you don?t go by the order then things will not be fair with Saini, to be honest,? Nehra added.



The former pacer also talked about the possible weapons in the test cricket.



<h2>Saini has extra bounce and pace: Ashish Nehra</h2>



?Saini has all the necessary things needed for test cricket. He has that cheeky bounce and extra pace too. He has been tested earlier. I don?t feel Natarajan should be given chance ahead of Saini and Thakur. Natarajan?s biggest weapons are slower balls and yorkers, players do not get trapped in these two balls as they are not trying to hit it.?



?If you want to play with Natarajan, then why didn?t you tested him by placing him in India A, like you tested Mohammad Siraj which turned out to be gold for the visitors,? Nehra added.



?Navdeep Saini has better records than Natarajan, he has featured in many red-ball games and has come up the ranks to get his place in the team. In test cricket, normally batsmen don?t get out on the tempting deliveries, you have to get them out one way or the other.?



Sydney pitches during the limited-over series were more like a flattened one, but in test cricket, it will not be the same. You will require some extra pace to trap the batsmen.



?Navdeep Saini has the ability to pitch up the ball, he has got that extra pace. You will need some pace when the Kukaburah seam will get flattened.?



These all make Navdeep Saini the best choice and according to the order, seniority, the number of games played, and his skills he will be ranked superior to Natarajan right now says, Ashish Nehra.



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Australia vs India: Navdeep Saini will be a no-brainer choice if you go by cricketing logic: Ashish Nehra

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Vivo IPL 2021: Mohammad Siraj is more skilful than Jasprit Bumrah, says Ashish Nehra.



Vivo IPL 2021: Former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra hailed the young speedster Mohammad Siraj who is performing brilliantly in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Nehra reckons that Siraj is more skilful than Mumbai Indians Jasprit Bumrah.



In the recent video posted by Cricbuzz, Ashish Nehra said that the pacer is already having a lot of variations and if he keeps his fitness up to the mark and sharpens his cricketing brain then sky is the limit for him.



?There was talk about a couple of years ago that he used to pick up 5-6 wickets in every match for India A with the red ball? (now he) is a very good all-format bowler. There is no shortage of skill, he has all type of variations. I would in fact say that skill-wise, he is even ahead of Bumrah if you talk of variations,? Nehra said in a video on Cricbuzz.



?He has a different slower one, there is no lack of speed, he can move the new ball. He needs to keep his fitness and sharpen his mind. If he can do these two things well, the sky is the limit,? Nehra added.



Mohammad Siraj is proving to be a valuable asset for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL. Sharing the new ball with Kiwi pacer Kyle Jamieson, he registered 50 dot balls in the IPL 2021 in just four games.



In the four games he played he has scalped five crucial wickets with an economy of 6.06.



Siraj made his Indian test debut against Australia last year. He was the lead bowler for India in the absence of senior pacers like Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Ishant Sharma.



Bowling against the mighty Aussies, India retained the Border Gavaskar Trophy as they defeated Australia 2-1 in the four games series.



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Vivo IPL 2021: Mohammad Siraj is more skilful than Jasprit Bumrah, says Ashish Nehra

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Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra to be assigned coaching roles for Lucknow based new IPL team.



IPL 2022: Former World Cup-winning coach of team India, Gary Kirsten is likely to return back to his coaching roles in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The Lucknow based new IPL franchise has reportedly approached the former South African cricketer to take over as the head of coaching duties.



The reports further revealed that the franchise officials have also reached out to the former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra to be the consultant of the side. The RPSG-owned IPL franchise is yet to announce the official confirmation.



It is noteworthy, Kirsten has served IPL franchises in the past, however, he was unsuccessful in taking his side to the win. His first stint as coach of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) remained highly unsuccessful as the franchise went on to lose 20 matches out of 28 they played during 2015 and 2016.



The South African returned back to his coaching duties in 2018 with a two years contract with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Though there was a change in the jersey, this time around, but the fate remained similar. In 2018 and 2019, RCB failed to qualify for the playoffs.



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It will be interesting to see if Gary Kirsten can overturn his fortunes in the IPL 2022 if he comes back in the coaching duties.?



Meanwhile, the CVC Capitals owned Ahmedabad based IPL franchise is actively looking to take former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri on board for the next few seasons. Former Indian bowling coach Bharat Arun and former batting coach Vikram Rathore are likely to join Shastri in the Ahmedabad setup.



Ravi Shastri?s tenure as team India?s head coach recently ended after the completion of India?s campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021. Though India misfired in every ICC event they played under Shastri, the bilateral records and the formidable outfit formed by Shastri is commendable.



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IPL 2022: Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra to be assigned coaching roles for Lucknow based new IPL team

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Indian fast-bowling is a lesser-known prospect. When we speak about fast bowlers, we often speak about Mitchell Starc, Trent Boult, Shaheen Afridi, etc. But not so often, Indians are mentioned in the list. Indian left-arm fast bowlers are too good as well. The performances of Indian left-arm pacers are often overshadowed by the right-arm pacers and spinners. Here is a look at the top 5 Indian left-arm pacers:&nbsp;



<h2>Irfan Pathan</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2021/12/cricket-ec2.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-81608"/><figcaption>Irfan Pathan showed that he has a lot of cricket left in him in the World Road Safety Series.</figcaption></figure>



Pathan was not much active in the past decade. Pathan was an integral part of the senior Indian Cricket Team that won the Champions Trophy in 2013. Irfan Pathan?s abilities with the ball were never a question. It is safe to say that his career was marred by Indian Cricketing Politics. His hard-hitting abilities with the bat made him the dynamic pace-bowling all-rounder that India required. Irfan Pathan was a player of class and was made for the grand stage.&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>Jaydev Unadkat</h2>



Jaydev Unadkat has been piling on the performances in the domestic seasons, year after year. Unadkat however, was never awarded a longer run in the Indian Cricket Team. He did feature in a series or two against Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe but these are low-card teams. Jaydev Unadkat certainly made a lot of money from the IPL but. Unadkat is still expecting a national team call-up in the shortest format of the game. He truly deserves the same but the selectors have sidelined him.&nbsp;



<h2>Khaleel Ahmed</h2>



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Khaleel Ahmed was the front runner in getting picked for the World Cup 2019 held in England. But injuries marred his chances. Ahmed was India?s go-to pacer in the Asia Cup held in UAE in 2018. Khaleel can bring the ball into the right-hander. He also works on hitting the batsmen on their pads.&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>Ashish Nehra</h2>



Ashish Nehra was an integral part of the Indian T20I team till 2016. He played his last game at Delhi in 2017 against the New Zealand Team. Ashish Nehra was India?s top performer till the early 2010s. His performance in the semifinal against Pakistan in the 2011 ODI World Cup cannot be forgotten.&nbsp;&nbsp;



<h2>Zaheer Khan</h2>



Zaheer Khan has to be on top of the list. He was active in the Indian cricketing circuit as a player till 2017. He even captained the Delhi Daredevils in IPL 2017 before announcing retirement. Since then, Zak has been an integral part of the management of Mumbai Indians. Zaheer?s match-turning spell in the thriller against England in the 2011 ODI World Cup is cherished to this date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Top 5 Indian Left Arm Pacers in the Last Decade 2010-2020.

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Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra likely to be Ahmedabad's coaches for IPL 2022: In a major development former South African batsman Gary Kirsten is reportedly in the race to become IPL franchise Ahmedabad?s head coach for the IPL 2022. The reports further revealed the possible appointment of Ashish Nehra for the role of bowling coach in Ahmedabad.



Gary Kirsten is no doubt one of the most influential coaches of all time. He has provided his valuable services to Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the past.&nbsp;



According to the reports, Ahmedabad has reached out to former Protea batsman Gray Kirsten and former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra for their respective roles.



It is noteworthy that Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra were part of the RCB coaching staff in the past. Moreover, when Kirsten led team India to the 2011 ODI World Cup win, Ashish Nehra was part of the Indian squad.



The earlier reports also stated that the Ahmedabad franchise officials have also contacted former team India coach Ravi Shastri along with bowling coach Bharat Arun and fielding coach R Sridhar. The three were reported to be the front runners for their roles in the team.



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<h2>CVC Capitals to get a green signal:</h2>



Meanwhile, the CVC Capitals Partners, owners of the Ahmedabad based IPL Franchise, is likely to get a nod from the BCCI. The franchise is expected to receive a letter of intent from the cricket board anytime soon.



CVC Capitals faced a serious backlash in social media after it was learnt to have connections with the big UK based betting firms. The BCCI formed a panel of legal bigwigs to investigate the matter, which is soon going to give its verdict.



The franchise is probable to get a positive signal from the Indian cricket board.



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IPL 2022: Gary Kirsten and Ashish Nehra likely to be Ahmedabad's coaches for IPL 2022

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Ashish Nehra to be head coach of Ahmedabad IPL franchise in IPL 2022: In the recent row of developments, former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra is all set to take up the head coach?s role in the newly announced Ahmedabad based IPL franchise in the next season of the tournament. 



Ahmedabad and Lucknow have been added to the existing eight IPL teams to boost the competition in the glamorous tournament. The addition of the two new teams will not only help BCCI to generate healthy revenue but also help in giving more opportunities to the young talents in India.



?As far as I have heard, they have signed Ashish as their head coach and someone who would be in overall charge of the franchise,? a close source said as quoted by News18.



The source further added that Vikram Solanki, former England opener, is likely to be the ?Director of Cricket Operations,? while Gary Kirsten will be a mentor in the team.



It must be noted that the Ahmedabad based IPL franchise hasn?t received the Letter of Intent (LOI) as of yet, but the team is probable to receive it in January itself.&nbsp;



?Solanki will be the ?Director of Cricket? and also expected to double up as batting coach and Kirsten will be in a mentorship role.?



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?The Ahmedabad franchise can?t announce it formally as it is a BCCI diktat and they can only make a formal announcement after they get the LOI. The head honchos of the Ahmedabad franchise has already interviewed the trio and short-listed them for the season,? the source added.



The former Indian pacer was associated with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as the bowling coach. Interestingly Gary Kirsten has also coached RCB a couple of seasons earlier.



Both Nehra and Kirsten have a long-standing camaraderie from India days itself. Nehra was a member of the Indian squad when team India lifted ODI World Cup 2011 under Gary Kirsten?s shadow.



It should be noted that Nehra is keener on building a team from scratch and hence accepted the role of head coach in the Ahmedabad IPL franchise. The reports suggest that several IPL teams have earlier contacted the pacer for his services either as bowling coach or the mentor, however, the former speedster denied all the roles as he is more or less into building a formidable squad for a team.



The official confirmation from the Ahmedabad IPL franchise will come after it receives the Letter of Intent (LOI) from the BCCI.



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IPL 2022: Ashish Nehra to be head coach of Ahmedabad IPL franchise in IPL 2022

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Gujarat skipper Hardik Pandya begins his IPL preparation in full swing: Dashing Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya has begun his Indian Premier League (IPL) preparation in full swing ahead of season fifteen. The all-rounder has started hitting nets in Baroda's IPCL ground, as he gears up to lead one of the two new IPL teams i.e., Gujarat Titans (GT).



The Baroda cricketer is training under the watchful eyes of Gujarat Titans (GT) head coach and former Indian pacer Ashish Nehra. He is accompanied by Abhinav Manohar, Darshan Nalkande and Varun Aaron who are also the part of Gujarat Titans (GT) squad for the Tata IPL 2022.?



It is noteworthy that Hardik has been often troubled by his recurring back injury. The cricketer has been inactive from the international circuit and has been working extensively to regain fitness and recover his lost form. He last played for India in the ICC T20 World Cup 2021 match against Namibia in the Dubai International Stadium.?



He was under heavy criticism and public scrutiny following India?s disappointing outing in the T20 World Cup 2021. He showed his ineffectiveness to bowl during the World Cup which certainly didn?t go well with the fans and cricket experts as he was chosen for the all rounder?s role in the Indian side.



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As of now, Hardik has made himself unavailable for the national selection. He is eying IPL 2022 as his major assignment to make a place for himself on the Indian side. Moreover, his selection in the T20 World Cup 2022 will also be somewhere in the back of his mind.



?Hardik Pandya, Abhinav Manohar, Darshan Nalkande, Varun Aaron are currently training at the IPCL ground in Baroda. The camp kickstarted on February 25 and it will conclude on March 2,? a source close to the developments was quoted by the Print.&nbsp;



The source further informed that Gujarat Titans (GT) will probably organise a cricket camp in Ahmedabad ahead of the start of the Tata IPL 2022.



?The preparation camp for the entire team is most likely to be held in Ahmedabad.?



Season fifteen of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is slated to begin on 26th March (Saturday) while the final of the tournament will be played on May 29 (Sunday).



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IPL 2022: Gujarat skipper Hardik Pandya begins his IPL preparation in full swing

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Ashish Nehra picks India's T20WC squad: The ICC World T20 which is possibly one of the biggest cricketing events on the globe is all set to begin next month. With several quality sides participating in this massive event, the tournament is surely going to be a highly entertaining one for fans from all around the globe.&nbsp;



Amidst several teams which shall be participating in the tournament starting from mid-October, the eyes will surely be on the team which won the inaugural World T20 trophy back in 2007. Numerous experts and analysts have started to place forth their opinions on the Indian team, its current form and their chances to achieve invincible during the upcoming tournament.?



One of these experts who has expressed his views on the Indian team and its squad as a whole is India's former pace bowler, Ashish Nehra. Nehra's squad had several good quality players whose combination is seemingly good for the Indian team at the moment. On the other hand, a few prominent players have also missed out on the squad picked by Ashish Nehra.&nbsp;



Let us take a look at his team first.&nbsp;



Ashish Nehra?s 15-man India Squad for T20 World Cup: Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravichandran Ashwin, Dinesh Karthik, Jasprit Bumrah, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harshal_Patel">Harshal Patel</a>, Arshdeep Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Hooda.



India is coming off after a disastrous outcome in the Asia Cup 2022 wherein the men in blue couldn't even make it through to the finals and were eliminated in the super 4 stages itself. With the World T20 all set to commence in a short period of time from now on, it's high time for team India to begin its preparations for the big event hereon.&nbsp;



The team will need to learn from its mistakes and thus make use of the best possible combinations of players who could help the team achieve its objectives during the World T20 in Australia.&nbsp;



Ashish Nehra's squad comprises of Rohit Sharma as the skipper who shall be opening the batting with KL Rahul. Virat Kohli much to everyone's liking will be batting at no.3. Suryakumar Yadav who has been showcasing incredible big-hitting abilities over the last several months too finds a place in the squad.&nbsp;



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img src="https://admin.icccricketschedule.com/uploads/2022/09/KL-Rahul-1.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-94082" width="1041" height="785"/><figcaption>Ashish Nehra has showed his trust on KL Rahul despite his current poor form</figcaption></figure>



Shreyash Iyer who had amassed runs at a magnificent rate for India in T20Is early on in 2022 was nowhere to be found in the squad. The middle order shall be consisting of Rishabh Pant and Dinesh Karthik to support the batting midway between the innings or towards the death overs.&nbsp;



However, a major part of the squad as always according to Nehra shall be Hardik Pandya who will be providing major contributions both with the bat and the ball. Deepak Hooda who showed fantastic abilities with the bat after making his debut for India in the T20Is this year was included by Nehra in his squad. The team didn't have the services of Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, each of whom was injured during the Asia Cup.&nbsp;



The fact that both of these pacers have regained their fitness and have also been included in Nehra's XI will be the thing to smile about for the Indian fans. Another major blow which India had to suffer was in form of Ravindra Jadeja who also sustained an injury midway between in the Asia Cup. The all-rounder has to undergo surgery and the team hasn't yet taken a call on his availability for the World Cup.&nbsp;



Ashish Nehra picked Chahal and Ashwin in the squad too. The reason for their inclusion in the side according to him was that Ashwin alongside Chahal can surely make an impact on several occasions if he's included in the XI. Moreover, Jadeja's injury recently makes it even more important for India to have two proper spinning options in the side for the world cup.&nbsp;



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The four pacers that Nehra then named in his squad were Jasprit Bumrah, Harshal Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Arshdeep Singh. The fact that Shami was being seen as more of a test match bowler by the management made Nehra exclude him from his T20I squad as per his own sayings. Deepak Chahar who didn't have much game time this year for India in the shortest format of the game too wasn't included by Nehra in his Asia Cup squad.



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T20 World Cup 2022: Ashish Nehra picks his world cup squad for India: Deepak Chahar, Shreyas Iyer excluded

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IND vs SL: Hardik Pandya reveals who shaped him to be better captain: Just a couple of years ago, Hardik Pandya was just another all-rounder in the growing list of India's bench strength. Although he was a regular member of the Indian side, before he suffered a horrific back injury, and had played a string of memorable innings for the Men in Blues, his presence was never felt like it is felt in the present times. It's a totally different world when we talk about Hardik Pandya now. Besides being a prominent all-rounder in the team, he has also shaped himself into a leader of the peck. 



Following India's recent series victory against Sri Lanka by 2-1, Hardik Pandya revealed that he had just one captaincy stint during his whole career, before the IPL 2022. The all-rounder had led Under 16 level Baroda side, which was the only captaincy experience for him.



??I have never led in junior cricket as well. When I was U16, I had led for Baroda but after that everyone said I should concentrate on my own game and so since then I had not really led a team," Hardik Pandya told reporters after series clinching victory against Sri Lanka.



Hardik credits Gujarat Titans (GT) head coach Ashish Nehra for his leadership growth as the two aforementioned have very similar approach when it comes to cricket.



?What has been very important was the kind of coach I worked with at Gujarat Titans. Ashish Nehra made a big difference in my life - we are very similar in terms of cricketing thoughts. We might be two different personalities but when it comes to cricket we are very similar. Because I was with him, it added more value to my captaincy. It helped me to get exactly what I know. It was just about getting assurance, I always knew that I have a certain awareness of the game. It was just about kind of backing what I know already,? he said.



From being a rookie skipper in the Indian Premier League to lifting his maiden IPL trophy with Gujarat Titans (GT) and subsequently becoming a face of India's T20I side, Hardik has come a long way and its just a beginning to his growing career. Since he took charge of the Indian T20I side, Hardik has led team India to six victories in eight matches. His most recent series win came against Sri Lanka.



The 29-year old cricketer admitted that the young players will make mistakes and its part of the game but acceptance of that is very crucial otherwise things can go haywire.



?Managing (a young team) is not difficult. But, at the same point of time, it?s a young group. They will make mistakes and learn from it. We emphasise that once you make a mistake, you learn from that. Acceptance is very important in this sport. If you don?t accept it, things go very far,? he said.



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IND vs SL: Hardik Pandya reveals who shaped him to be a better captain saying he 'made a big difference'

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HUR vs THU BBL 2024-25 Final Dream11 Prediction: The wait is finally over, and we will have the champion for the 14th edition of the Big Bash League (BBL 2024-25). Two teams have qualified for the final, and we will have a new champion this season. The reigning champion Brisbane Heat have been knocked out, and the final will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder.
This clash will be held at 1:45 PM on Monday at Bellerive Oval in Hobart. The Hurricanes finished the group stage at the top and beat the Sixers in the Qualifier to reach this stage. Meanwhile, the Thunder beat Melbourne Stars and Sydney Sixers in Knockout and Challenger matches to make it to the final.
But now, everything depends on this clash, as the team that wins here will lift the trophy. The Hurricanes have never won the BBL title, while the Thunder have won it once in 2015. So, the long wait of one of these two sides will end up here with this clash. This is the third game between two teams this season. The Hurricanes won one game while the other was washed out.
HUR vs THU BBL 2024-25 Final Details
<ul>
<li>Tournament: Big Bash League 2024-25</li>
<li>Match: Hobart Hurricanes vs Sydney Thunder (HUR vs THU)</li>
<li>Date: January 27 (Monday)</li>
<li>Venue: Bellerive Oval, Hobart</li>
<li>Time: 1:45 PM IST</li>
</ul>
HUR vs THU BBL 2024-25 Final Pitch Report
The surface at Bellerive Oval is a two-pace wicket which has assistance for both aspects of the game. The ball will stick to the surface, and it will become difficult to connect your shots as the game goes on. It is a drop-in wicket which tends to produce good bounce when the ball is new. Batting second is recommended on this surface.
HUR vs THU Head-to-Head BBL
<ul>
<li>Total Matches: 22</li>
<li>Hobart Hurricanes: 13</li>
<li>Sydney Thunder: 8</li>
<li>No Result: 1</li>
</ul>
HUR vs THU BBL 2024-25 Final Live Streaming Details
In India, fans can watch the live action on Star Sports Networks on TV, while the live stream option will be available on the Disney+ Hotstar app or website.
HUR vs THU BBL 2024-25 Final Probable XIs:
Hobart Hurricanes: Mitchell Owen, Ben McDermott, Caleb Jewell, Matthew Wade (wk), Tim David, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Jordan, Nathan Ellis (c), Peter Hatzoglou, Cameron Gannon, Riley Meredith
Sydney Thunder: Hugh Weibgen, David Warner (c), Sam Billings (wk), Matthew Gilkes, Jason Sangha, George Garton, Chris Green, Nathan McAndrew, Wes Agar, Tom Andrews, Tanveer Sangha
HUR vs THU BBL 2024-25 Final Dream11 Team
<ul>
<li>Wicket-keeper: Sam Billings</li>
<li>Batters: David Warner, Tim David, Mitchell Owen</li>
<li>All-rounders: Chris Jordan, Nikhil Chaudhary, Chris Green (Captain)</li>
<li>Bowlers: Tom Andrews, Wes Agar, Riley Meredith, Nathan Ellis (Vice-captain)</li>
</ul>
**These predictions made by our writers, which can go wrong. We ask you to compare the teams and pick best set of players to do well.
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HUR vs THU BBL 2024-25 final will take place on Monday at 1:45 PM in Hobart.

The final of the Big Bash League 2024-25 will be played between Hobart Hurricanes and Sydney Thunder on Monday at Bellerive Oval in Hobart.

HUR vs THU BBL 2024-25 Final Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Team, Probable XI, Head-to-Head, Pitch Preview & More

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The marquee event of this year, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is approaching quickly and Pakistan are busy finalizing preparations to compete as the hosts. They will be competing in a Tri-Series versus South Africa and New Zealand before the Champions Trophy and this bilateral event will act as a preparatory ground for the Mohammad Rizwan-led team. 
They have momentum on their side as they will be entering the tournament on the back of historic series wins in South Africa and Australia and also a good performance in the Tri Series will definitely increase their confidence and morale. 
Interestingly, the hosts are the only team who haven't unveiled their squad yet for the meha event of this year and questions about their unannounced squad have already started to raise and discussions have sparked. 
With explosive opener Saim Ayub struggling with an ankle fracture, several news reports have claimed that the Pakistani selectors might consider bringing in the likes of Shan Masood back into the One-Day International setup. Apart from the Test Captain, the National Team selectors might also consider bringing in some forgotten players and let's take a look at three such forgotten players who might get a chance to make their comebacks into the team in the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Usama Mir  </h2>
29-year-old spinner Usama Mir might find himself back in the squad for Champions Trophy 2025. With 15 scalps to his name in 12 One-Day Internationals, Usama has demonstrated his ability to outfox opposition batters with his unpredictable variations. While the duo of Sufiyan Muqeem and Abrar Ahmed have shown promise, their lack of experience in 50 over Cricket could lead the selectors to pick Usama Mir over the two above mentioned players. In List-A Cricket, the 29-year-old has dismissed 86 batters in 58 contests, which further strengthens his case. 
<h2>Shadab Khan</h2>
Once considered as the backbone of Pakistan's spin bowling unit, Shadab Khan has been away from One-Day Cricket due to a prolonged rough patch with the ball. The leg spin bowling All-rounder, with 85 scalps and 855 runs to his name in 70 One-Day Internationals, still remains a valuable asset for the Green Shirts. 
Keeping in mind the middle order struggles of the defending champions, Khan's ability to contribute with both ball &amp; bat could help him in securing a spot in Pakistan's Champions Trophy 2025 squad. His experience and a knack of performing in high-pressure situations makes him a strong contender for making a comeback to the National Team.
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Imam-ul-Haq</h2>
29-year-old Imam-ul-Haq, a reliable opening batter with a total of 3,138 One-Day International runs to his name at a good average of 48.27, last participated in an ODI match during the 2023 ODI World Cup in India. With Saim Ayub missing out due to an ankle injury and Abdullah Shafique struggling for form with the bat, the Pakistani selectors might turn to Imam in order to provide stability to the top-order. His proven track-record in ODI's make him a perfect option for the forthcoming Champions Trophy 2025.
The selection committee of Pakistan's Men's National Cricket Team faces some tough decisions ahead of 2025 Champions Trophy. While the trio of Imam, Shadab and Usama may seem like surprising picks, their skill sets and experience could prove to be very crucial on home soil. Pakistani fans eagerly await the squad announcement of the National Team and they are hoping to see a balanced team capable of defending the Champions Trophy. 
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Shadab Khan (L), Imam-ul-Haq (C) and Usama Mir (R) of Pakistan | Image: Getty Images

Shadab Khan, Imam-ul-Haq and Usama Mir are three forgotten players who haven't played in ODI Cricket since a really long time but there's hope for them as they might get a chance to make their respective comebacks in the squad of Pakistan for Champions Trophy 2025

3 forgotten Pakistani players the selectors might consider bringing back in the squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025. They may seem like surprising picks but their skill sets and experience could prove to be very crucial on home soil.

3 forgotten Pakistani players who might make surprise comebacks in Champions Trophy 2025

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An incredible Bollywood biopic is set to be made on the life of former legendary Indian Captain Sourav Ganguly also known by his famous nickname 'Dada'. Following the success of the biopics of Mohammad Azharuddin, Mithali Raj and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ganguly's story will also be seen on the big screens. It is reported that this incredible film be made with the help of a big financial budget and talks are ongoing of executing this film under a big production house. 
Actor Rajkumar Rao's name has popped up to play the role of Dada in the film. Before, there were talks of Ranbir Kapoor and then Ayushmann Khurrana to play the role of the legendary Indian captain but there's no official confirmation regarding who will get the chance to play the role of Ganguly. 
The information about the script and release date are yet to be revealed and many interesting stories of Ganguly's life will be shown in this upcoming movie. Let's take a look at five such incidents which can make this biopic even more special:
<h2>Waving Team India's shirt on the Lord's balcony</h2>
In the all-important final of the 2002 Natwest Trophy, Team India chased down the difficult target of 326 runs and defeated England and this victory proved to be a really historic one. After securing this victory, Dads took off his jersey and waved it on the famous Lord's balcony. This moment became a symbol of the new era of Indian Cricket and showing this moment can truly make the biopic of Ganguly special.
<h2>Differences with Rahul Dravid</h2>
The friendship between two legends of Indian Cricket, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid was quite famous in the world of Cricket. But when Greg Chappell became the head coach of the National Team, differences started arising between the two players. Ganguly didn't like Chappell's arbitrariness and he expressed his displeasure with Dravid that he was not saying anything to Chappell despite being the skipper. This is the main reason why there was a distance between the two.
<h3>Greg Chappell Controversy</h3>
In 2005, the controversy between coach Greg Chappell and Ganguly created a stir in the world of Cricket. The former Australian batter wrote an email to the BCCI and called Ganguly "physically &amp; mentally" unfit for handling the leadership duties of the Men in Blue. This entire controversy was leaked to the Indian media and it made a lot of headlines.
<h2>Differences with Ravi Shastri</h2>
During the selection of the head coach of the Indian Team in 2016, a dispute was created between Ravi Shastri and Sourav Ganguly. The former had given his interview through a video call and the latter didn't attend the interview through a video call. Apart from Ganguly, the likes of VVS Laxman and Sachin Tendulkar were also a part of the committee formed for the selection of the Head Coach. 
As Dada didn't attend the video call, a rhetoric was created between him and Shastri. This dispute became the main talking point in Indian Media.
<h3>Rumours of an affair with actress Nagma</h3>
During the 1999 ODI World Cup, the news of an affair between actress Nagma and Cricketer Sourav Ganguly popped up in the headlines. Although the Cricketer always denied it, the actress later confirmed the relationship and said that they had ended it in the interest of the country. Ganguly was already married and was the father of a child too at that time so the affair rumours proved to be very significant.
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The life of former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly will soon be shown on the big screen in his biopic and preparations are underway to bring 'Dada's' story to Bollywood.

An incredible Bollywood biopic is set to be made on the life of former legendary Indian Captain Sourav Ganguly also known by his famous nickname 'Dada'. Following the success of the biopics of Mohammad Azharuddin, Mithali Raj and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, Ganguly's story will also be seen on the big screens.

Controversy with Greg Chappell and conflict with Rahul Dravid, 5 big secrets set to be revealed in Sourav Ganguly's biopic

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ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025: The U19 Women's World Cup 2025 is just on the edge of the Super 6 stage, and the tussle between 12 teams has started to qualify for the semifinals. India Women U19 will play Bangladesh Women U19 today, and the winning team will be just on the doorstep of a semifinal berth. 
In a dominant performance during the final group-stage match of the ICC Under-19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025, India secured an emphatic victory over Sri Lanka by 60 runs. The Indian bowlers showcased exceptional skill, restricting Sri Lanka to a mere 58 runs for the loss of nine wickets. With this commanding win, India maintained an unbeaten record in the group stage, completing three wins out of three and firmly establishing themselves as one of the tournament favorites.
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Earlier in the group stage, India displayed equally impressive performances against Malaysia, the tournament hosts, and the West Indies. Placed in Group A alongside these teams, India dominated all their matches, underlining their strength and preparation for the competition. 
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India's comprehensive victories against Malaysia and the West Indies paved the way for their confident progression to the Super Six stage. Their clinical approach, both with the bat and ball, demonstrated their depth of talent and strategic planning.
Meanwhile, the West Indies claimed the 12th and final spot in the Super Six stage by defeating Malaysia in a decisive match. This victory ensured their qualification and they completed the roster for the next phase of the tournament. The 12 teams advancing to the Super Six stage now represent the best of the competition, each vying for a coveted spot in the semi-finals as the tournament heats up. 
Below are the teams qualified for the SUPER SIX stage:
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">SUPER SIX GROUP 1</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">AUSTRALIA Women U19</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">INDIA Women U19</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">SRI LANKA Women U19</td>
</tr>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">BANGLADESH Women U19</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">SCOTLAND Women U19</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">WEST INDIES Women U19</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">SUPER SIX GROUP 2</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">SOUTH AFRICA Women U19</td>
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<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">ENGLAND Women U19</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">NEW ZEALAND Women U19</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">USA Women U19</td>
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<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">NIGERIA Women U19</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 20px;">
<td style="border-width: 1px; height: 20px; text-align: center;">IRELAND Women U19</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Let's take a look at the ICC U19 Women's World Cup 2025 points Table of Super Six Stage:
<h3>Super Six Group 1</h3>
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<thead>
<tr class="cb-srs-gray-strip ">
<th class="cb-srs-pnts-th text-left" style="width: 35.8087%;">Super Six Group 1</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.24911%;" title="Matches Played">Mat</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.3114%;" title="Matches Won">Won</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.81155%;" title="Matches Lost">Lost</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.99903%;" title="Matches Tied">Tied</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.12423%;" title="Matches with No Result">NR</td>
<th class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.68667%;" title="Match Points">Pts</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 13.1236%;" title="Net Run Rate">NRR</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Australia Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">6</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">+2.176</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">India Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">+4.231</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Sri Lanka Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">+0.525</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Bangladesh Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">+0.342</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Scotland Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">-2.600</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 35.8087%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">West Indies Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.24911%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.3114%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.81155%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.99903%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.12423%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 7.68667%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 13.1236%;">-4.644</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Super Six Group 2</h3>
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<thead>
<tr class="cb-srs-gray-strip ">
<th class="cb-srs-pnts-th text-left" style="width: 46.437%;">Super Six Group 2</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.33216%;" title="Matches Played">Mat</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 8.14685%;" title="Matches Won">Won</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.4951%;" title="Matches Lost">Lost</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 7.65804%;" title="Matches Tied">Tied</td>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 6.1916%;" title="Matches with No Result">NR</td>
<th class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 6.51748%;" title="Match Points">Pts</th>
<td class=" cb-srs-pnts-th" style="width: 10.5909%;" title="Net Run Rate">NRR</td>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">South Africa Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">6</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">+3.215</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">England Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">4</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">+2.422</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Nigeria Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">-1.857</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">USA Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">+0.203</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">New Zealand Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">+0.136</td>
</tr>
<tr class="">
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-name" style="width: 46.437%;">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-100">
<div class="cb-col cb-col-84">Ireland Women U19</div>
</div>
</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.33216%;">3</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 8.14685%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.4951%;">2</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 7.65804%;">0</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 6.1916%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td text-bold" style="width: 6.51748%;">1</td>
<td class="cb-srs-pnts-td" style="width: 10.5909%;">-3.596</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>INDIA Women U19 vs BANGLADESH Women U19 Match- A decider?</h2>
India Women U19 were placed in Group A and they topped the group whereas Bangladesh Women U19 were placed in Group D along with Australia, Scotland, and Nepal. They defeated Scotland Women U19 and Nepal Women U19 but Australia Women U19 gave them their only loss in the 2025 U19 tournament. 

Both teams are placed in SUPER SIX Group 1 and this match is a kind of decider. If India win this match, they will be just on the doorstep of the qualification to the semifinals of the coveted ICC U19 Tournament.

India Women U19 are all set to qualify for the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025 semifinal round if they can thrash Bangladesh today in an important match of the Super Six Stage.

With Australia almost qualified for the semifinals, India will be keen to seal their spot in the semifinals of the ICC U19 WOMEN's T20 World Cup 2025

Can India Women U19 Qualify For Semifinal? Check Out the Full Points Table and Qualification Scenario For ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup 2025

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India head coach was mighty impress with the way young batter Tilak Varma played in the second T20I against England. The second match of the five-match series between the two heavyweights took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday (25th January). 
Tilak Varma played one of his best innings in his career as he almost single-handedly won the game for India. The left-hander played a magnificent innings for his team and helped India win the game by the margin of just two wickets and took a 2-0 lead in the series.
Chasing the target of 166 runs, India struggled to have a good start as both the openers, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma, got out early. Tilak Varma, who walked out to bat at number three played a stellar innings and held the one end despite the wickets falling at the other end. 
The Southpaw hardly got any support till Washington Sundar (26) played a key role down the order before India was left tottering at 126 for seven. But Varma showed great maturity and took the game deep even though England kept ticking with wickets at the other end. 
Tilak Varma slammed a terrific half-century but made sure that he didn't lose his focus. He played the situation pretty well and took the game to the last over. A decent support from Ravi Bishnoi in the end allowed him to win the match for his team as India won the game by two wickets. 
Tilak Varma played a magnificent innings of unbeaten 72 runs off 55 balls. The left-hander batted with a strike rate of over 130 and also slammed 4 fours and 5 sixes in his innings. His knock helped India win the game and also earned him the Player of the Match award. 
As Tilak Varma won India the match, the entire Indian dressing room was chuffed to bits. The interesting reaction came from head coach Gautam Gambhir, who was seen kissing batter on the neck. This happened when the teams were shaking hands. 
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<h2>Watch: Gautam Gambhir kisses Tilak Varma after India wins second T20I by 8 wickets </h2>
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Tilak Varma played one of his best innings in his career as he almost single-handedly won the game for India.

India head coach was mighty impress with the way young batter Tilak Varma played in the second T20I against England.