ICC WTC Final: The clock is ticking for the World Test Championship Final. After displaying an exceptional brand of cricket, the Indian Cricket team has managed to reach the final of the tournament for the second consecutive time. They will now face Australia in the main event at Oval England from the 7th to the 11th of June.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Final: 2 players who might not get a chance in the Indian XI for World Test Championship Final against Australia</h2>



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BCCI recently announced the squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia. With only 11 players to take the field out of 15 players, we will take a look at players who might not get a chance in the Indian XI for the summit clash against Australia.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Axar Patel&nbsp;</h2>



All-rounder Axar Patel might be one of the players who have to warm the bench for the ICC WTC Final against Australia. In English conditions, we have seen that the Indian team goes with the combination of 4 pacers and 1 spinner, which potentially will be R Ashwin or Ravindra Jadeja. Even if India opts to go for two spinners, Axar won?t get a chance as falls third in the pecking order. The all-rounder has been going through a purple patch in his career as has been contributing equally well with both bat and ball. But it?ll be very unfortunate that he might have to sit on the bench for the final.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">&nbsp;2. Jaydev Undakat&nbsp;</h2>



Jaydev Unadkat recently made a comeback into the Indian squad after his stellar performances in the Bangladesh series. He played a Test match against Bangladesh but warmed the bench for the entire series against Australia. There?s no brainer that Umesh Yadav, Mohammad Shami and Mohammed Siraj will be the three front-line pacers and Jaydev?s tussle will be with Shardul Thakur for the fourth seamer. But with the kind of performance Shardul has exhibited in the overseas conditions both with bat and ball, it?s likely that he will get the nod ahead and Unadkat might have to sit out.?



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Final: India Squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final&nbsp;</h2>



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BCCI on Tuesday (25th April) announced the squad for the WTC final. Ajinkya Rahane was recalled into the team whereas the rest of the squad is pretty similar to what they fielded against Australia.?



Here?s India?s Test squad WTC final:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli,?Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul,?KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja,?Axar Patel,?Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav,?Jaydev Unadkat.



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ICC WTC Final: 2 players who might not get a chance in the Indian XI for World Test Championship Final against Australia

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ICC WTC Final: BCCI surprised many when they picked Ajinkya Rahane in the team for the World Test Championship Final. There were many mixed reactions and the reason behind his getting picked has been revealed. The final of the Test Championship will take place at Oval England from the 7th to the 11th of June. Both India and Australia be eager to lift the trophy.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Final: Revealed! Why Ajinkya Rahane was Picked in the Indian Squad for World Test Championship Final</h2>



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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (25th April) named the Indian squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final. The squad had some petty familiar names in it but one name that caught the attention of many was Ajinkya Rahane.?



The batter was dropped from the Indian side in January last year due to his poor form of run and also was terminated from the BCCI annual contracts. However, he showed great form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023, which potentially can be the reason behind his selection.?



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Not only this, he showed great form in the domestic season as he scored over 600 runs. But with Sarfaraz Khan also piling up huge amounts of runs, many didn?t like the decision to add Rahane to the team as they felt that the latter deserved a chance.&nbsp;



But the reason behind picking Rahane has been revealed. It is learned as per the reports in Telegraph that skipper Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid were very keen to have Rahane in the WTC final for his experience. It is also learned that both management and selectors were in talks with his name as injury for few players and lack of options.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Final: India Squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final</h2>



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Ajinkya Rahane was recalled into the team in the absence of Shreyas Iyer whereas the rest of the squad is pretty similar to what they fielded against Australia.?



Here?s India?s Test squad WTC final:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli,?Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul,?KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja,?Axar Patel,?Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav,?Jaydev Unadkat.



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ICC WTC Final: Revealed! Why Ajinkya Rahane was Picked in the Indian Squad for World Test Championship Final

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Ajinkya Rahane: The upcoming ICC World Test Championship (WTC) Final will be a great opportunity for Indian Cricket Team to win its first ICC title since 2013. They played an exceptional brand of cricket in this cycle and are just one win away from scripting history. The Final will be played between 7-11th June at The Oval, England and it's fair to say that with the kind of squad they have if they play to their potential, they can win the title.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Final: "They must've been on holiday when...," Ravi Shastri slams people touting Ajinkya Rahane's selection on the basis of IPL form?</h2>



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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) recently announced the squad for the ICC World Test Championship Final (WTC) against Australia. The squad will be captained by Rohit Sharma whereas one surprising name in it was of Ajinkya Rahane.?



The right-hander was dropped from the Indian after his poor run of form in the Tests. He last donned an Indian jersey in the game against South Africa in January 2022. And since then has been on the sidelines of the national team.&nbsp;



Not only this, he was also terminated from the BCCI's annual contract recently and not many expected that he would make a comeback in the team. But he didn't let his omission affect his game as he went back to the domestic circuit and grinded hard.



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Ajinkya Rahane scored over 600 runs in the Ranji Trophy and caught the attention of selectors especially with Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant being ruled out due to injury. The batter also has shown great form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023.&nbsp;



He has been timing the ball really well and has shown pure class. Many feel that selectors have him into the Test squad because of his performances in the league as Sarfaraz Khan and others were more deserving.&nbsp;



But former Indian head coach Ravi Shastri has lashed out at these people. He said that they must've been sleeping when he scored over 600 runs in the domestic circuit. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, he said:&nbsp;



"People think Ajinkya Rahane has just played 2-3 IPL games and that's why he's in the WTC Final side. They must've been on holiday for 6 months when he was playing FC cricket and scored those 600 runs".



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With not many batters in the squad, Ajinkya Rahane will likely play the game. It'll be a great opportunity for him to silence his critics and stake his claim back in the side.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Final: Indian squad for the ICC World Test Championship?</h2>



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Ajinkya Rahane was recalled into the team in the absence of Shreyas Iyer whereas the rest of the squad is pretty similar to what they fielded against Australia.?



Here?s India?s Test squad WTC final:&nbsp;



Rohit Sharma (Captain), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli,?Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul,?KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja,?Axar Patel,?Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav,?Jaydev Unadkat.



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ICC WTC Final: "They must've been on holiday when...," Ravi Shastri slams people touting Ajinkya Rahane's selection based on IPL form?

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ICC WTC Final: The countdown for the much anticipated <a href="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=world+test+championship+2023&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&amp;rls=en&amp;q=world+test+championship+2023&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;oe=UTF-8">World Test Championship Final </a>has begun. Australia will lock horns against India in the summit clash of the championship. The two cricketing giants since the last two years played an exceptional brand of cricket and found themselves in the final. The game will be a testimony of their hard work as both of them would be looking to grab the title and win their first Test Championship.?



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Final: Steve Smith Joins Sussex for three games ahead of WTC Final; Will play under Cheteshwar Pujara?</h2>



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ICC WTC Final: With World Test Championship Final around the corner, Premier Australia batter Steve Smith has joined Sussex County to prepare himself for the game against India followed by the much-anticipated Ashes 2023. The batter, however, will not be there for a full season but will play just 3 games.?



Smith Smith will play under the leadership of Cheteshwar Pujara and it'll be a treat for fans watch two Test Specialists playing together. The duo will clash with each other in the Final of the World Test Championship and it'll be a great opportunity for both of them to take insights from each other's game.?



Cheteshwar Pujara called Steve Smith a great influence and said that he will try to learn from him and how he prepares for his game. He added that it'll be nice to have his input as he has played against him all the time. While speaking to Sussex, he said:?



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"He (Smith) is a great influence to have in the team and the guys will be looking forward to having him in the dressing room and will try and have a chawithto him and learn from him, just to see how he prepares as he has a lot of experience.?



"We are all looking forward to having him here and sharing his experience as he has a lot of knowledge about the game and it will be nice to have his input We have spoken, but most of the time we have played against each other," Pujara said.?



Pujara said that it'll mix feelings for him as he will play against him in the WTC Final. He said that he will try to read his mind. He elaborated:&nbsp;



"It is never for the same team, so it will be exciting and I will try and get his thoughts, try and know him a little better. We will be playing the g WTC final (against each other), so it will be mixed feelings. On the fie, we always have good battles, but off the field, we are good friends."



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ICC WTC Final: Cheteshwar Pujara in red hot form in county Championship?</h2>



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ICC WTC Final: Indian batter is preparing well for the ICC WTC Final. The right-hander is going through red-hot form and has been smashing runs for fun. He already has smashed two centuries and is the leading run-scorer in the second tier of England's County Championship. He recently score a staggering 151 runs against Gloucestershire and with the way he's going, it's fair to say that he will l crucial foIndia'sa' chances.



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ICC WTC Final: Cheteshwar Pujara to read Steve Smith's mind for WTC Final as he joins Sussex for 3 games?

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WTC Final: On June 7 at the Oval Ground in England, India, and Australia will play in the World Test Championship 2023 match. On Wednesday, Mohammad Siraj and Virat Kohli departed for England. At the airport, Anushka Sharma, Kohli's wife, was also spotted.



A total of 10 Indian players, including Mohammad Siraj and Virat Kohli, departed for England. Along with this, Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian squad, was with him. For the second consecutive year, the Indian team has advanced to the World Test Championship final.



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">When the rest of the players will reach?</h2>



It is anticipated that Cheteshwar Pujara, who is currently playing county cricket for Sussex in England, would join Team India this week. After the IPL playoffs, players like Ajinkya Rahane, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan, Shubman Gill, and KS Bharat will go for England. In the World Test Championship final, the Indian squad will hit the pitch without Rishabh Pant, Jaspreet Bumrah, and KL Rahul. The issue of injury is causing these guys difficulty. In reality, since 2013, the Indian squad has not taken home an ICC title. Team India will focus on ending the 10-year drought for the time being. In the most recent World Test Championship championship game, the Indian side had to concede a?loss against New Zealand.



Indian captain Rohit Sharma had clearly said before the start of IPL that as soon as the team is out of the playoff race, all those players will be sent to England.



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WTC Final: Virat Kohli and Siraj left for England, know when the rest of the players will reach?

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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.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AUS Vs IND Playing 11</h2>



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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In what comes as a massive development, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has provided a huge update regarding the venue for the final of the World Cricket Championship.



Speaking to the Indian Media, Shah said that BCCI is in talks with the ICC to host the 2027 WTC Final at a different venue and not in England.



Till now, both the World Test Championship finals have been held in England and the final of the ongoing 2023-25 WTC cycle will be played at London's Lord's Stadium, also known at the home of Cricket.



The 35 year old acknowledged that it will be tough to hold the WTC final at a different location which can conduct the final in the month of June or in a different time slot, but he went on to mention that the BCCI have discussed potential alternate venues with the apex body.



The Men in Blue faced humiliating defeats at the hands of New Zealand and Australia in the 2021 and 2023 World Test Championship Finals and both of those finals were held in England. The third edition will also be held in England.



"The BCCI have spoken to the ICC about organising the 2027 WTC final at a different venue. They will consider changing the venue from England. There are just three main Test Centres, England, India and Australia. You cannot hold the final in Australia in June and even in India, the Monsoon period is at its peak during that time. Even in the city of Bangalore, there is constant rainfall in the month of June," Jay Shah said in a media interaction held at the headquarters of the BCCI.



The Indians are currently sitting at the top of the World Test Championship 2023-25 points table with 74 points and a points percentage of 68.52%. The 2023 winners Australia are not that far away from the Men in Blue as they have occupied the second spot with 90 points in 12 games and a points percentage of 62.50%. 



The Rohit Sharma led team will be looking to solidify their number one position in the overall standings by winning their remaining two home series in the current WTC cycle.



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WTC 2027 Final: "The WTC 2027 final won't be held in England" - Jay Shah

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The ICC has finally made an official announcement on when the World Test Championship, WTC 2023-25 will be held. They have scheduled it to be held from the 11th of June till the 15th, with the 16th kept as the reserve day. Currently, India and Australia are placed as the top two teams in the WTC points table, with 68.52 and 62.50 percentage points, respectively; however, no one has been fixed as the finalists as of yet. India, who are the two-time losing finalists, had played the 2021 WTC final against New Zealand while Virat Kohli could not lead his team to glory. In the second cycle of the World Test Championship, India was again the table toppers, as they were at the top of the table before moving into the finals against the Aussie side. The Australian young skipper, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pat_Cummins">Pat Cummins</a>, led his team to a major outing for the first time globally, while he emerged as a champion in the same, and they are hence the defending champions. 



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 India have their next Test matches scheduled to be played at home against the visiting Bangladesh and New Zealand sides. Also, they have the highly anticipated red ball return awaited with the Border-Gavaskar series to be played in Australia, a series which they have won 3 times. After Bangladesh?s historic title win against Pakistan, they have risen to the 4th position on the points table with a percentage point of 45.83. New Zealand, who have been placed in the No. 3 position with 50% wins, still remain in contention for the WTC final. 



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Lord's to hold WTC final 2023-25 from June 11

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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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After a rained-out draw at the Gabba in Brisbane, the ongoing Boxing Day Test between Australia and India looks to be heading towards a draw. After the stumps on Day 3, India are 358/9, trailing by another 116 runs. The weather spoiled the play in the final sessions, and similarly there is a prediction of rain for the remaining two days.
Australia are currently ahead in the game and will look to take the remaining Indian wicket and have a good first-inning lead and bat early on Day 4. That is the only chance that they can try to force the result from this game. But as predicted by the weather forecast, there might be rain in the coming two days.
If it happens, it will eat the time out of this game, and the result will be very difficult. Hence, there is a chance that the Boxing Day Test can end in a draw. Well, both teams need this win to take an unassailable lead in the series and also to inch closer to a place in the World Test Championship. But what will happen if the game ends in a draw?
<h2>WTC Final Scenario: Here's how India can qualify for the final of the World Test Championship if the MCG test ends in a draw</h2>
Although India need to win the fourth and fifth tests to make a clear progression to the WTC final. But if in case the ongoing test ends in a draw, then the WTC final qualification scenario will be totally different. The draw at the MCG means that India will have to depend on the other teams.
Firstly, they need to win the fifth and final test at the SCG, and they will end with a scoreline of 2-1. Notably, Australia have two tests in Sri Lanka, and South Africa have two tests (one is underway) against Pakistan. If India win the BGT series 2-1, then they will hope that Sri Lanka can draw one of two tests against Australia or Pakistan beat South Africa in one game.
Secondly, if the BGT series ends at 2-2, then for India's qualification, Sri Lanka and Pakistan have to beat Australia and South Africa in both games. If the BGT series ends at a scoreline of 1-1, then the scenario will be Sri Lanka beating Australia in one game or Pakistan winning both matches against South Africa to help India qualify. Notably, if India lose the BGT series, they are out.
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The Boxing Day Test between India and Australia is underway at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Australia are ahead, but India are fighting hard for survival.

WTC Qualification Scenario: How can India qualify if the Boxing Day Test ends in a draw?

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Mumbai Indians clinched their second TATA WPL title, defeating the Delhi Capitals in a thrilling final. Mumbai’s disciplined bowling and key wickets sealed the win despite Delhi’s counterattacks, securing victory in the last overs.

MUMBAI INDIANS WON WPL 2025! MI defeated DC by 8 Runs in the FINAL of TATA WPL 2025

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New Zealand vs Pakistan Live Streaming: Michael Bracewell-led New Zealand and Salman Ali Agha's Pakistan will face off in a five-match T20I series beginning in Christchurch on Sunday, March 16.

PAK vs NZ 1st T20i: Pitch Report, Weather Report and Live Streaming Information

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PAK vs NZ T20 Live Streaming in India: The opening Twenty20 International of the five-match series between New Zealand and Pakistan will take place in Christchurch. Following the 2025 Champions Trophy, this will be the first task for both teams. With a few new names added, New Zealand will have the most players absent from the Champions Trophy 2025. Michael Bracewell is their new captain as well. With their T20I pick, Pakistan has also surprised many people. Salman Agha has been given the captaincy duties, hence players like Babar Azam and Muhammad Rizwan are not in the squad.

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