WTC Final: After the conclusion of the cash-rich T20 league TATA IPL on 28th May, all eyes are on the coveted ICC main event ICC World Test Championship 2021-23 Final. India and Australia, the two heavyweights of test cricket are the finalists of ICC WTC 2021-23. This post will read WTC Final Schedule, Date, Time, Venue, Full Squads, Strongest Playing 11s, Tickets Booking, Streaming, and Broadcasting Details.



Despite the fourth Test match against Australia concluded in a tie, India qualified for the World Test Championship (WTC) final on March 13. The victory of New Zealand against Sri Lanka guaranteed the Men in Blue a spot in the World Test Championship final for the second consecutive session.



India and Australia will play a Test match at a neutral venue for the first time in the history of Test cricket. India and Australia have clashed 106 times in Test matches so far. Australia have won 44 times as compared to India's 32 wins. In contrast, Australia have won six times and India eight times in the last ten years.



India have announced a strong 15-men squad with 3 players as reserves and Australia, on the other hand, have announced a 17-men powerhouse. Most of the players have already reached England for the preparations.



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Down below are complete details of the ICC WTC Final Schedule, Prizes, Date, Venue, Full Squads, Strongest Playing 11s, Ticket Booking, Streaming, and Broadcasting:



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Tournament: ICC World Test Championship 2021-23



Match: India vs Australia, The Finals



Date/Day: Jun 7(Wed) - Jun 11(Sun)



Time: 10:30 AM Local, 3:00 PM IST



Venue: Kennington Oval, London



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Several key players are absent from the squad, including Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Shreyas Iyer. Rishabh Pant is very crucial to India since he gives the team sturdy stability, an aggressive attitude when they bat, and world-class wicketkeeping.



Indian Squad: Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ishan Kishan(Doubtful), R Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat Standby players:&nbsp;Ruturaj Gaikwad (may get replaced by Yashasvi Jaiswal), Suryakumar Yadav, and Mukesh Kumar.



Australian Squad: David Warner, Usman Khawaja, Marcus Harris, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, Matthew Renshaw, Steve Smith (vice-captain), Alex Carey, Josh Inglis (Jimmy Pierson added as backup), Nathan Lyon, Todd Murphy, Pat Cummins (captain), Scott Boland, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, Mitchell Starc.



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INDIA'S Strongest Playing 11:- Rohit Sharma(c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, KS Bharat, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Mohammad Shami, Umesh Yadav and Mohammad Siraj.



AUSTRALIA'S Strongest Playing 11:- Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey, Pat Cummins (c), Nathan Lyon, Mitchell Starc, Scott Boland (If Hazelwood is unfit),



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Tickets for the IND vs. AUS WTC final can be booked and ordered at the WTC website. The processes for ordering tickets for the ICC WTC Final are as follows.



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<li>Visit <a href="https://www.worldtestchampionship.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">worldtestchampionship.com</a>.</li>



<li>Click on WTC Final 2023 Tickets</li>



<li>Choose a date between June 7 and June 11, 2023, by clicking on it.</li>



<li>You will be asked to select a place to sit and book a seat.</li>



<li>You will be asked to complete payment when you book the seat.</li>



<li>Completing the payment does the booking procedure.</li>



<li>You may now download the tickets for the ICC WTC 2023 Final.</li>
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The International Cricket Council (ICC) revealed the prize money for the World Test Championship cycle 2021-23 on Wednesday. The nine teams will split a staggering Rs 31.4 crore, the same as the last cycle (2019?21), according to an official announcement. Starting on June 7, the World Tennis Championship final at the Ovals in London will feature India vs Australia. The grand prize for winning the WTC 2023 Final is calculated to be worth Rs 13.22 crore, while the approximate prize money for the runners-up is Rs 6.61 crore.



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Cricket enthusiasts may tune into Star Sports Network to catch the World Test Championship final live. On the Disney+Hotstar app and website, viewers may watch the game live.



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For more details head to ICC Cricket World Cup?s official&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cricketworldcup.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">website</a>.

WTC Final Schedule, Prizes, Date, Venue, Full Squads, Strongest Playing 11s, Ticket Booking, Streaming, and Broadcasting Details.

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AUS vs IND: The world's number one Test bowler, India's highest wicket-taker in the World Test Championship is not a part of the WTC final. Dropping Ravichandran Ashwin in the final looks like a move that will cost Rohit Sharma a long time. All the conditions of this match were favorable for Ashwin, as Australia had four left-handed batsmen in the top order, a pitch which is most beneficial for spinners in England, the result of not playing there, you will see on the scorecard.



But it is not the fault of Rohit Sharma. When the match started, there was a cloud in the sky at that time. Rohit felt that the advantage could be taken by bowling first and hence included four fast bowlers in the team. His decision seemed absolutely correct till the first half as Australian top-order batsmen were seen struggling in front of Indian fast bowlers.



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There was a good partnership between Marnus Labuschagne and Warner, but by the end of the first session, the Australian team's score was 73 runs and their two wickets had fallen. The match was going on very evenly but then after the dismissal of Labuschagne, Steve Smith and Travis Head scored a lot of runs against the Indian fast bowlers.



The Australian squad finished the first day with 327 runs in 85 overs, losing only three wickets. With the help of 14 fours, Smith has 96 runs in 227 balls and is still not out. However, Travis Head, a left-handed batsman, is at the crease and has scored 146 runs in just 156 balls while using 22 fours and a six.



The Australian team is leading in the match. They Were thinking to score more than 500 runs in the first innings itself so that he does not need to bat in the second innings.



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Australia: Usman Khawaja, David Warner, Marnus Labuschagne, Steven Smith, Travis Head, Cameron Green, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, Scott Boland



India: Shubman Gill, Rohit Sharma (c), Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Srikar Bharat (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj



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AUS vs IND: Indian team may lose the WTC final due to Ashwin not being part of the playing 11

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IND vs AUS 2nd Test: With a winning start to the series, India are all set to face the Adelaide challenge on 6th December. The visiting team would like to erase the bitter memories from the last visit to Adelaide Oval and set a winning streak. 
The first test between the two teams saw a complete roller-coaster ride in the first innings from both teams, but India completely dominated in the second innings in all aspects. 
India are at almost full strength for the second test but Australia dealt a heavy blow of missing out Josh Hazlewood as he is injured. However, they are still too strong as they have a heavy bench. 
The second test between India and Australia is set to be played on December 6 at Adelaide Oval, and this match will be played by Pink Ball. A special thing about the pink ball match is the testing conditions during twilight time. 
India's history at the Adelaide Oval has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows. Since their first encounter with Australia at this venue in 1948, India has played 13 Tests here. The results have largely favored the hosts, with India managing just two victories. The most recent triumph came in 2018, a memorable chapter in their Test journey Down Under.
This time, the Indian side appears well-prepared, having already gained momentum with a Pink-ball warm-up match against the Prime Minister's XI, which they convincingly won. However, with four Tests still to play, the upcoming Adelaide Test promises to be a formidable challenge, despite India's commanding victory in the series opener.
<h2>IND vs AUS 2nd Test: Adelaide Oval Pitch Report</h2>
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The Adelaide Oval has traditionally been a batter's haven, producing massive scores over the years. However, the dynamics shift significantly in day-night Tests, as the pink ball comes alive under the lights, offering ample assistance to the pacers.
Damian Hough, the head curator of the Adelaide Oval, has promised a balanced surface for the upcoming Test. Adding to the intrigue, light showers are forecasted for Friday, which could influence the pitch's behavior during the first two days of play, potentially giving bowlers an early advantage.
<h3>Adelaide Oval Test Stats</h3>
Matches - 85
Matches won batting first - 41
Matches won bowling first - 24
Average 1st innings score - 379
Average 2nd innings score - 346
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Memories from the last tour of Adelaide would be bitter and India are set to erase the bad memories and write the fresh script at the Adelaide oval.

India and Australia are all set for the clash at the Adelaide Oval. The pink ball test match is set to be played from 6th December.

IND vs AUS 2nd Test Adelaide Pitch Report, Playing conditions at Adelaide Oval for Pink-ball Test Match

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The highly anticipated third test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 between India and Australia is scheduled to take place at The Gabba, Brisbane. This clash will start at 5:50 AM IST on December 14. This will be an important game for India, as the series is level at 1-1.
The defeat in the second test has hurt their chances for the World Test Championship final. India need to win all three remaining games for the WTC final qualification, and it will start with the Gabba. This is the same place where India won the historic test in 2021-22.
That helped them to win the BGT trophy last time when they were in Australia. That was also the last home series that Australia lost in test cricket. India chased down 328 runs to win, and Rishabh Pant played a match-winning knock here and was well supported by Cheteshwar Pujara and Shubman Gill.
That ended Australia's 32-year-long winning streak at the Gabba. India need something special this time around as well, but can they do it again? This will be a big question. So, let's look at the India's record and stats at The Gabba ahead of the third IND vs AUS 3rd Test.
<h2>IND vs AUS 3rd Test: India's Test record at the Gabba</h2>
It hasn't been a happy hunting ground for India in the red-ball cricket. India played the first test at the Gabba in November 1947, which they lost badly by an innings and 226 runs. India have played seven tests at this venue and have lost five matches, won one game, and one game has been drawn. Below, you can see the results of the IND vs AUS test played at the Gabba.
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<li>November 1947: India lost by an innings and 226 runs</li>
<li>January 1968: India lost by 39 runs</li>
<li>December 1977: India lost by 16 runs</li>
<li>November 1991: India lost by 10 wickets</li>
<li>December 2003: Match Drawn</li>
<li>December 2014: India lost by four wickets</li>
<li>January 2021: India won by 3 wickets</li>
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<h2>IND vs AUS: Other Records for India at the Gabba</h2>
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<li>Highest total: 409 runs (120.1 overs) in December 2003.</li>
<li>Lowest total: 58 all out (21.3 overs) in November 1947.</li>
<li>Biggest win: India beat Australia by 3 wickets, January 2021.</li>
<li>Leading scorer: Motganhalli Jaisimha (175 runs)</li>
<li>Highest score: Sourav Ganguly (144 off 196) in December 2003.</li>
<li>Most Hundreds: Motganhalli Jaisimha, Sunil Gavaskar, Sourav Ganguly, and Murali Vijay (one hundred each)</li>
<li>Most 50s: Rusi Surti (2 half-centuries)</li>
<li>Most wickets: Erapalli Prasanna (8 wickets)</li>
<li>Best bowling figures (innings): 6/104 in 33.4 overs by Erapalli Prasanna in January 1968.</li>
<li>Best bowling figures (match): 8/218 in 71.4 overs by Erapalli Prasanna in January 1968.</li>
<li>Most five-wicket hauls: Madan Lal, Mohammed Siraj, Zaheer Khan, Bishan Singh Bedi, and Erapalli Prasanna (one fifer each)</li>
<li>Highest partnership: 146 runs for the 5th wicket in December 2003 between Sourav Ganguly and VVS Laxman</li>
<li>Most wins as captain: Ajinkya Rahane (1 win)</li>
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Note: Australia have played 66 Tests at this venue and have won 42 games.

India will take on Australia in the third test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy at the Gabba on December 14. The series is level at 1-1.

Stats Preview: India's Record at the Gabba in Test Cricket Ahead of the Third IND vs AUS Test

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The Indian tailenders showed a fighting spirit, which helped the visitors end the third test against Australia at the Gabba in a draw. It has left the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy at 1-1 with two matches left to play. Now, these two teams will lock horns in the fourth match at the MCG on December 26, which will be the Boxing Day Test.
India were under so much pressure, but the lower order helped India to avoid the follow-on, which made a big effect on the result. Australia made a bold declaration on Day 5, but the rain had something different to offer.
The bad light and rain had the last laugh, and the game ended with a draw. It must be a confidence booster result for the Indians after the way their top order failed in the first innings. This draw has certainly helped India to stay in the race for the World Test Championship 2023-25. But still, the way to the final is very difficult.
<h2>WTC Final 2023-25: Here's how India can qualify for the World Test Championship Final after the Gabba Draw</h2>
India would accept the result of the third test because at one stage they were on the way to losing the game. That would have been the end of roads for Rohit Sharma and his men for the WTC final. But after this draw, India have two more games left in this cycle. They will play two matches against Australia in Melbourne and Sydney.
After this draw, India have retained their third position on the WTC cycle with a percentage of 55.89. South Africa (63.33) are at the top while Australia (58.89) are on the table. The final fight is between these two teams. If India can sneak past Australia in the last two games and win those matches. They will take their percentage to 60.52, and Australia will be out even if they win against Sri Lanka 2-0.
That means India and South Africa will qualify for the WTC final. However, if India win one and draw one, they will jump to the second place above Australia. In that case, India need Sri Lanka to draw one of two tests against Australia.
But if India lose one of two remaining matches, then Sri Lanka beating Australia 2-0 will be the only way for India to reach. Meanwhile, South Africa have two tests against Pakistan. If they win one game, they will qualify. But if they lose both matches, then India need one win against Australia to qualify.
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The third test between India and Australia at the Gabba in Brisbane ended in a draw after the rain on the final day of the game. Both teams will now play the fourth match on December 26 at the MCG.

WTC Final Scenario: Here's how India can qualify for the World Test Championship final after the Gabba draw

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India had a hard-fought draw at the Gabba in Brisbane, which has helped them to enter the fourth test with the series poised at 1-1. The fourth test between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which will start on December 26. It will be the Boxing Day Test, which is the showpiece of this summer.
This game is very important for both teams because whoever wins this can't lose the series. If India wins this game, they will retain their Border-Gavaskar Trophy, and their chances to qualify for the World Test Championship final will increase. 
India will be confident heading into this game as they have won the last two tests played at the MCG against Australia. But this could be different as India are struggling with the form. So, can they get over the line in the Boxing Day test? Here we will check about this unique test and India's record in it.
<h2>IND vs AUS: What is Boxing Day Test match? </h2>
The Boxing Day test is always a showcase of any test series that is being played between December and January. It is referred to as a test match that starts after Christmas (December 25). It is generally conducted mainly in Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa. The Test match earned its name since it is usual in churches to open boxes of gifts after Christmas Eve.
<h2>IND vs AUS: India's overall record in the Boxing Day Test Match?</h2>
India played their first-ever Boxing Day test against Australia back in 1985. That ended in a draw. Overall, India have played nine Boxing Day test matches so far in Australia. Australia have been pretty successful and have won five matches overall. India have secured two wins while two games have ended in a draw. Below you can see India's record in the Boxing Day Test overall, which includes matches at home against all opposition.
<ul>
<li>1967: Australia beat India by 146 runs in Adelaide.</li>
<li>1979: India vs. Pakistan in Kanpur ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1981: India vs. England in Delhi ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1983: India vs. West Indies in Chennai ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1987: India vs. West Indies in Kolkata ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1985: India vs. Australia in Melbourne ended in a draw.</li>
<li>1991: Australia beat India in Melbourne by 8 wickets.</li>
<li>1992 South Africa beat India by 9 wickets in Gqeberha.</li>
<li>1996: South Africa beat India in Durban by 328 runs.</li>
<li>1998: New Zealand beat India in Wellington by 4 wickets. </li>
<li>1999: Australia beat India in Melbourne by 180 runs.</li>
<li>2003 Australia beat India in Melbourne by 9 wickets.</li>
<li>2006: South Africa beat India in Durban by 174 runs.</li>
<li>2007 Australia beat India in Melbourne by 337 runs.</li>
<li>2010: India beat South Africa in Durban by 87 runs.</li>
<li>2011: Australia beat India in Melbourne by 122 runs.</li>
<li>2013: South Africa beat India in Durban by 10 wickets.</li>
<li>2014: India vs. Australia in Melbourne ended in a draw.</li>
<li>2018: India beat Australia in Melbourne by 137 runs.</li>
<li>2020: India beat Australia in Melbourne by 8 wickets.</li>
<li>2021: India beat South Africa in Centurion by 113 runs.</li>
<li>2023 South Africa beat India in Centurion by an innings and 32 runs.</li>
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India have won the last two tests at MCG, and they will look to make a hat trick of it. Ravichandran Ashwin made a shocking retirement after the third test, and India have not announced his replacement in the squad for the final two games yet.
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India and Australia will lock horns in the Boxing Day Test match on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The series is tied at 1-1.

What is Boxing Day Test? Check out India's overall record in Boxing Day Test Matches

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The fourth Test between India and Australia is all set to begin on December 26. This will be the showpiece event of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, which will be the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. India have been under intense pressure after below-par performances in the second and third games.
Hence, the visitors need to put their best foot forward if they want to retain the BGT trophy. India need just one win to retain the BGT trophy, and winning the remaining two games will give them a spot in the World Test Championship final.
That's why the MCG test is very important for the visitors. India have enjoyed success at the MCG, and they won the last two matches played here against Australia. That will give them some sort of confidence moving ahead. The visitors are also sweating hard at the nets to prepare for this important game.
<h3>IND vs AUS: Team India were offered a dead pitch with no bounce to prepare for the MCG test</h3>
On Sunday, the visitors completed their practice session at the MCG for the fourth test. The surface they were practicing on was pretty flat and had an uneven bounce, which is generally used for the limited-over games. However, the surface with grass and bounce were kept under covers. That's what ignited the question of some conspiracy from the hosts.
A few players, including Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul, were hit while practicing because the surface they were batting on had uneven bounce, while the surface that will be used for the game will be totally contrasting. As per the Times of India, the other pitches at the venue were kept under cover, which have good bounce and carry.
The Indian team were not given the permission to use the pitches. That raises the eyebrows of many. Australia have yet to start their practice session, and it will be worth looking at which surface will be given to them to practice. However, India had a poor surface to practice on that raised the speculation of bias towards the home team. The MCG is usually a good venue for the batting and a good contest between bat and ball is expected.
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The fourth test between India and Australia will be played at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium. It is the Boxing Day Test which will begin on December 26.

Australia's another below-the-belt tactic? Indians given dead and flat pitch with no bounce to practice ahead of MCG test

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The intensity is heating up in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy as the series is leveled at 1-1 with two test matches left to play. India are the current holder of the BGT trophy, having won it on the last four occasions. But they are under pressure in the ongoing series due to the poor batting form of the Indian cricket team.
Not just form, the sudden retirement of Ravichandran Ashwin also left India in shock. Ashwin announced his international retirement after the conclusion of the Gabba Test. With his retirement, India had one spot to fill in their squad for the last two tests.
That's when the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made a surprise addition. A 26-year-old uncapped all-rounder is all set to join the Indian team ahead of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium.
<h2>IND vs AUS: India add Tanush Kotian to the squad ahead of Boxing day Test after Ravichandran Ashwin's retirement.</h2>
The fourth test between India and Australia is scheduled to start at 5 AM on December 26 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and just a couple of days ahead, India have named Tanush Kotian as the new addition to the squad. The 26-year-old is an off-spinner who is very handy with the bat as well.
According to some media reports, Kotian has gotten his maiden call for the Indian team. He is likely to fly to Melbourne on December 24. He is currently playing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai. The 26-year-old has shown promising signs as a capable spin all-rounder at the domestic level.
He was part of India A squad that played two matches in Australia before the start of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25. The all-rounder has played all three formats for Mumbai. In FC cricket, he has played 33 games and taken 101 wickets at an average of 25.70 and a best of 5/58. With the bat, he has scored 1525 runs at an average of 41.21 with two centuries and 13 half-centuries.
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The fourth Test between India and Australia will be held at Melbourne Cricket Stadium. India are likely to replace retired Ravichandran Ashwin with an uncapped all-rounder from Mumbai.

Uncapped All-rounder to replace Ashwin in the Indian Squad ahead of Boxing Day Test- Reports

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Nigeria vs Rwanda Highlights : Osimhen’s Stunning Goal Seals Win as Nigeria Revives 2026 World Cup Qualification Hopes

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Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) recently announced Ajinkya Rahane as their skipper for the IPL 2025.

Watch: KKR team bus leaves without captain Ajinkya Rahane for practice ahead of RCB clash in IPL 2025

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After the win, Salman Agha came up with a strong message, saying that his team isn't bothered by milestones

Salman Agha attacks Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan after the win over NZ with 'aren't just here to make up the numbers' statement

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Young Pakistan batter Hasan Nawaz stole the limelight with his heroics in the third T20I against New Zealand.

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