India and New Zealand Advance to Semi-Finals of ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan and Bangladesh Knocked Out Early

 

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 has reached an electrifying stage, with India and New Zealand securing their spots in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, host nation Pakistan and Bangladesh have been eliminated in a heartbreaking turn of events, leaving cricket fans across the globe buzzing.

Pakistan’s Dream of Hosting the ICC Champions Trophy Ends in Disappointment

Pakistan, which had been waiting for almost 30 years to host an ICC event, has been dealt a devastating blow. After fighting for over six months with the ICC and BCCI to host India's matches in Pakistan, the country had hoped for a grand comeback to the international cricket scene. Unfortunately, despite six weeks of preparation, Pakistan’s national team has been knocked out of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in just 4-5 days.

The disappointment among Pakistani cricket fans is palpable, as they had hoped this tournament would be their moment of triumph on home soil. However, despite meticulous preparations, the team could not deliver, leaving fans frustrated and the nation's cricketing hopes dashed.

New Zealand’s Victory and Bangladesh’s Early Exit

In an exciting turn of events, New Zealand’s victory over Bangladesh has earned them a place in the semi-finals of the Champions Trophy 2025. This win not only solidified their position but also marked the end of Bangladesh's tournament journey. With this result, both nation Pakistan (Host) and Bangladesh are officially knocked out of the tournament, leaving many fans wondering what could have been.

New Zealand has shown exceptional form throughout the tournament, and their win over Bangladesh only solidified their reputation as a formidable cricketing nation. They will now look ahead to their semi-final match with confidence.

India's Dominance: Marching Towards the Semi-Finals

India, having demonstrated superior performance throughout the tournament, has already secured a spot in the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals. The team’s consistency, strategic play, and skillful execution have made them one of the favorites to win the trophy. As the semi-finals approach, all eyes are on India’s journey toward lifting the coveted Champions Trophy 2025.

Group B: Australia vs South Africa – Who Will Secure a Semi-Final Spot?

The drama isn't over yet. In Group B, all four teams are still in contention for a semi-final berth, and today’s match between Australia and South Africa is crucial. The winner of this encounter will almost certainly make it into the semi-finals, with both teams eager to secure their spot.

Not only will they fight for the win, but both teams will also look to boost their chances by securing a victory with a significant margin. Whoever wins will likely face either India or New Zealand in the semi-finals, making this match one of the most anticipated clashes of the tournament.

The Road Ahead: What’s Next for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 reaches its final stages, the excitement continues to build. With India and New Zealand already through to the semi-finals, the battle in Group B will determine the remaining two spots. Australia and South Africa will face off in a high-stakes match that could go down to the wire.

Stay tuned for more updates on the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and follow the thrilling journey to the semi-finals and beyond.

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Embarrassing Blunder in Pakistan: Indian National Anthem Accidentally Played Before Australia vs. England Clash

Lahore, Gaddafi Stadium – Cricket fans in Pakistan witnessed a moment of sheer confusion and, let’s be honest, poetic comedy during the Champions Trophy match between Australia and England. As per ICC tradition, national anthems are played before every match. But today, something unexpected happened – the Indian National Anthem Jana Gana Mana started playing in the stadium.

Yes, you read that right! India, a team that isn’t even playing in Pakistan due to political reasons, managed to make an “invisible” appearance.

For a few golden seconds, Indian cricket fans worldwide were blessed with a surreal sight – Indian patriotism echoing through Gaddafi Stadium. Just imagine the faces of Pakistani officials when they realized their blunder!

Sources claim that Pakistani commentators tried to act as if nothing had happened, while fans in the stands were left scratching their heads. The anthem was swiftly stopped, but by then, the damage was done. The internet, of course, did its job – memes flooded social media, with Indians celebrating this as an unintentional “win” on Pakistani soil.

This incident also raises some critical questions:

• Was this just a mistake, or is Pakistan secretly manifesting India’s presence in their stadium?

• Did a cheeky sound engineer decide to have some fun at Pakistan’s expense?

• Is this the universe’s way of reminding Pakistan who truly dominates cricket?

Meanwhile, Indian fans are jokingly calling this “India’s first unofficial match in Pakistan” since 2008. Some are even saying that this was the closest Pakistan would get to experiencing India’s cricketing greatness on their home turf.

As for the Pakistani authorities, they are now reportedly searching for the person responsible – possibly for a promotion in India’s media industry!

One thing’s for sure – whether Team India plays in Pakistan or not, their presence is always felt. Jana Gana Mana may have played for just a few seconds, but the echoes of that moment will haunt Pakistani cricket fans for a long time.

Moral of the story: India doesn’t even need to be in Pakistan to make an impact.

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INDIA vs PAKISTAN: The Ultimate Battle Returns in ICC Champions Trophy 2025!

Cricket’s biggest rivalry is back, and this time, the stakes couldn’t be higher! India vs Pakistan isn’t just a match; it’s an emotion. It’s a battle that stops time, divides nations, and ignites a fire in the hearts of millions. On February 23, 2025, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, history will be written once again. Brace yourselves for the clash of titans in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025!

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Head-to-Head in ICC Champions Trophy

The Champions Trophy has been a battleground where India and Pakistan have locked horns multiple times. Over the years, both teams have had their moments of dominance:

Total Matches Played: 5

India Wins: 2

Pakistan Wins: 3

2017 Final – A nightmare for Indian fans! Pakistan crushed India by 180 runs, avenging years of heartbreak.

2017 Group Stage – India’s 124-run demolition of Pakistan! The Men in Blue set the stage on fire!

2009 Thriller – Shoaib Malik and Mohammad Yousuf’s unforgettable 206-run partnership stunned India!

Each match has been a rollercoaster, and 2025 promises to be no different. This isn’t just cricket—this is war!

The Rivalry That Defines Cricket

Imagine the sound of 50,000 fans roaring in the stadium. The Indian tricolor waving proudly, Pakistani fans chanting their war cries, and billions glued to their screens worldwide. This isn’t just a game—it’s an emotion that fuels generations.

When India plays Pakistan, heroes rise, legends are made, and records are shattered. Every ball is war, every run a statement, and every wicket an explosion. The intensity is unmatched. Players don’t just play; they fight for pride, honour, and legacy.

In 2011, Tendulkar’s magical 85 in the World Cup semifinal crushed Pakistan’s hopes.

In 2016, Virat Kohli’s masterclass in Eden Gardens silenced an entire nation.

In 2021, Shaheen Afridi’s fireball spell shook India like never before.

And now, in 2025, a new chapter will be written.

Key Battles to Watch in 2025

Every India vs Pakistan match has duels that define destiny. Here’s what’s at stake this time:

Virat Kohli vs Shaheen Afridi – The King vs The Speed Demon! 

Kohli, the master of chases, the man who thrives under pressure, will face Shaheen Afridi, Pakistan’s pace sensation. Kohli has tamed many fast bowlers before, but can he survive Shaheen’s inswinging thunderbolts? The world is watching!

Rohit Sharma vs Haris Rauf – Will the Hitman go Boom Boom? 

Rohit Sharma has destroyed Pakistan’s bowling attacks in the past. But Haris Rauf, with his deadly pace and toe-crushing yorkers, will look to end his reign. Can the Hitman smash another century? Or will Rauf silence the Indian crowd?

Arshdeep Singh vs Babar Azam – The Death-Over Assassin vs Pakistan’s Finest!

The Atmosphere: A Billion Hearts Beating as One!

An India vs Pakistan match isn’t just about cricket—it’s a cultural phenomenon. The streets in both countries will be deserted, offices will be empty, and families will gather around TVs. From the chaiwala in Lahore to the techie in Bengaluru, everyone will have just one thing on their mind: Victory!

Every ball will be watched with bated breath.

Every boundary will be celebrated like Diwali or Eid.

Every wicket will break a million hearts.

The Dubai Stadium will be a battlefield. Indian fans in blue, Pakistanis in green, the atmosphere electric, the tension unbearable. And when the national anthems play, goosebumps will follow.

What’s at Stake? A Legacy Written in Blood and Sweat!

This isn’t just about winning a match; this is about writing history.

For India: Can they avenge the heartbreak of 2017 and prove why they are the superior team?

For Pakistan: Can they repeat their 2017 heroics and silence their arch-rivals once again?

The players know it. The fans feel it. The world waits for it.

150 Crore Indians vs 25 Crore Pakistanis – A war of emotions!

Two cricketing giants, one battleground, one winner!

Where to Watch 

Fans can catch the action live on the Star Sports Network, with streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website. The match is set to begin at 2:30 PM IST. 

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India vs Bangladesh: Clash of Titans in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 – Full Match Preview!

Dubai, February 20, 2025 – Cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating the highly awaited clash between India and Bangladesh in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Scheduled to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, this match marks only the second encounter between these two teams in the history of the prestigious tournament. Their previous face-off in the 2017 semi-finals saw India emerge victorious by nine wickets.

Squads for the Clash India’s Squad: Rohit Sharma (Captain), Rohit Sharma (Captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Rishabh Pant (Wicketkeeper), Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy ,Washington Sundar 

Note - Jasprit Bumrah is out of the tournament due to back injury.

Bangladesh’s Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (Captain), Soumya Sarkar, Tanzid Hasan, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicketkeeper), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali Anik (Wicketkeeper), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Parvez Hossain Emon, Nasum Ahmed, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, Nahid Rana 

A significant absence in the Bangladesh squad is all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who is sidelined due to injury. 

Key Players to Watch 

India: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Arshdeep Singh, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant 

Bangladesh: Mushfiqur Rahim, Mahmudullah, Taskin Ahmed, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mustafizur Rahman 

Recent Form & Stats 

India enters the match with strong performances in recent ODI series, winning against Australia and England. Bangladesh, on the other hand, has shown resilience in their last few bilateral series, with notable victories over Sri Lanka and Afghanistan. 

Expert Predictions 

Former cricketers and analysts predict a high-scoring encounter, given Dubai’s batting-friendly conditions. Sunil Gavaskar believes India’s top order will dominate, while Bangladesh’s pace attack led by Taskin Ahmed could pose challenges. 

Fan Reactions & Social Media Buzz 

Fans from both nations have taken to social media to express their excitement. Hashtags like #INDvsBAN, #CT2025, and #CricketFever are trending worldwide, with predictions and memes fueling the build-up. 

Match Preview and Expectations 

The upcoming contest is a crucial one as both teams look to secure a strong position in Group A, which also includes New Zealand and Pakistan. The conditions in Dubai are expected to be warm and dry, with some early cloud cover. Spinners are likely to play a key role, and dew might become a factor in the latter stages of the game. 

India enters the match with a formidable track record in the Champions Trophy, having won the title  twice (2002, 2013), while Bangladesh’s best performance came in 2017, when they reached the semi-finals. 

Where to Watch 

Fans can catch the action live on the Star Sports Network, with streaming available on the JioHotstar app and website. The match is set to begin at 2:30 PM IST.

Head-to-Head in Champions Trophy
Total Matches: 1
India Wins: 1
Bangladesh Wins: 0 

With both teams aiming to make a mark in the tournament, today’s encounter promises high-intensity cricket and thrilling moments. Stay tuned for live updates and post-match analysis!

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Star Indian Openner batsman get injured during net session

Ahead of First Test Match of 5 Test match series Against India Indian openner Mayank Agrwal got injured on Siraj's ball during session and is likely to miss the first Match. Indian team has already lost its openner batsman Shubhman Gill due to injury.

Mayank Agrwal will now undergo through concussion test and if he passes them then only will be allowed to play the first game otherwise KL Rahul will open with Rohit Sharma. KL Rahul is looking great as he made his Century in practice game ahead of first match last week. 

Indian team seems struggling as most of their key players like Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Shubhman Gill (Already  Returned To India) and now Mayank Agrwal. Prithvi and Suryakumar Yadav was selected in team as a substitute but they have not yet arrived to Eng as lasr week Krunal Pandya tested Covid Positive due to that all close contacted players got isolated and due to that Both Surya and Prithvi has not yet arrived.

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RCB team analysis for IPL 2021

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Royal Challengers Banglore, one of the IPL team which is still fighting for the first IPL Title. RCB has managed to reach 3 times into the finals since 2008. In 2009 team lost by Deccan Chargers(Old name of Sunrisers Hydrabad), in 2011 by CSK and in 2016 by Sunrisers Hydrabad. Last season Team manages to reach into the playoffs. In starting 10 matches RCB won 7 matches but in later half of the tournament team failed to perform according to their reputation. Last year Devdat Paddikal was the highest scorer and Virat was the second Highest Scorer.

Before the auction, RCB has released Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Shivam Dube, Dale Steyn, Parthiv Patel and Umesh Yadav. Chris Morris was over priced according to RCB due to that reason they have released and tried in auction as well to get Morris below 10 crores but  was not able to buy him again in the auction and Morris got sold at 16.25 crores in Rajasthan Royals, till now Morris is the most expensive player in the history of IPL. Before Morris Yuvraj(16 crores) was the most expensive player.

In IPL auction RCB played a huge gambling on Glenn Maxwell (14.25 crores) who was failed to perform last year in Punjab Kings(Old Name Kings XI Punjab). RCB has also bought Kyle Jemison, New Zealand seam bowler for 15 crores. RCB has invested in young Indian Talent like Mohammed Azharuddeen (20 lakhs), KS Bharat (20 lakhs), Suyash Prabhudessai  (20 lakhs), Rajat Patidar (20 Lakhs) and Sachin Baby (20 lakhs.) These all young talents  were outstanding domestic T20 league due to that they have got chance to play for RCB.

List Of Retained Players -  Virat Kihli, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Devdutt Padikkal, Navdeep Saini, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj, Kane Richardson, Adam Zampa, Josh Philippe(Now Finn Allen will play), Shahbaz Ahmed and Pavan Deshpande.

List Of Relesed Players - Aaron Finch, Chris Morris, Isuru Udana, Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Shivam Dube, Dale Steyn, Parthiv Patel and Umesh Yadav

List of Bought Players - Glenn Maxwell, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Christian, Suyash Prabhudessai , KS Bharat.

Full RCB Team for IPL 2021

Virat Kohli (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Finn Allen (wk), AB de Villiers (wk), Pavan Deshpande, Washington Sundar, Daniel Sams, Yuzvendra Chahal, Adam Zampa, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Kane Richardson, Harshal Patel, Glenn Maxwell, Sachin Baby, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Kyle Jamieson, Daniel Christian, Suyash Prabhudessai, K.S. Bharat

Probable Playing XI for the First Match

Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Paddikal, Ab de Villiers(wk), Glenn Maxwell, Mohammaed Azhruddeen,Daniel Christean/Daniel Sams, Harshal Patel/Wasinghton Sunder, Yuzi Chahal, Md Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Kyle Jamieson/Kane Richardson.

 

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which team will win the series decider tonight?

In ongoing series between India and England the series decider will be played on Saturday at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. So far both the teams have one 2 2 matches and will try to win the 5th T20 tonight and also seize the series. Last t20 match which was played on Thrusday Ind won by 8 runs and it was the first time in the series any team won the match by defending runs, otherwise before the 4th T20I, the team which won the toss also won the match but this streak got broken in 4th match where England won the toss and elected to bowl. Ind scored 185 runs in 20 overs. In reply to 185 runs England could manage to score 177 runs in 20 overs and hence Ind won the do or die match by 8 runs.

KL Rahul's form will be a concern for team India who has dissapointed the most. So far he has scored 1,0,0,14 runs in all 4 match. Now it will be intresting to see whether team India play with KL Rahul or Ishan Kishan will open with Rohit Sharma. Ishan Kishan didnot play last game due to minor injury and is likely to play tonight. Yorker king T Natrajan had cleared the fitness test and is ready to join the team. If Natrajan plays tonight then he will somehow solve the death overs problem because he has been seen doing bowling in death overs in IPL for Sunrisers Hydrabad and also in Aus tour.

If we talk about England so once again England may play with the same team as no one is injured and everyone has performed so far. Dew will also play its role as it was seen a lot of due was there in the 4th T20 and in last over of the Eng inning the ball was changed due to wet ball. So, once again both the captain will like to chase the total and will try to take the benefit of dew. 

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Indian team announced for ODI series against England.

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Indian team annouced for upcoming ODI series against England. Prasidh Krishna and Krunal Pandya got international call for ODI series. Krunal Pandya has already played for India in T20 matches but KKR fast bowler Prasidh Krishna's name comes for the first time and he has been rewarded for his excellent performance in IPL for KKR. Krishna has been phenomenal for last few years. Shubhman Gill is also there in the team but it will be intresting to see where he does batting for the team as Rohit Shikhar and KL Rahul is already there in the team and they will be the first choice for opening pair for India.

Virat Kohli will lead the team and Rohit Sharma will be the vice captain for the ODI series. For this series five fast bowlers has been selected and Bhuvi will lead the bowling lineup. Shardul has got the chance in odi team on the basis of his performance in ongoing T20 series. Yesterday he turned the game completely and took two wickets in two balls and put England team on backfoot due to which India manages to win the match and level the series by 2-2. 

T. Natrajan who cleared the fitness test today has been selected for the ODI matches and he will be seen to support Bhuvi in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah who recently got married and is roaming in GOA with his wife, due to that he is on leave and will miss the series.

Indian Squad : Virat Kohli(C), Rohit Sharma(vc), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Shubhman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, Y Chahal, Kuldip Yadav, Krunal Pandya, W. Sundar, T Natrajan, B. Kumar, M Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Shardul Thakur.

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Remaining matches between India and England will be played under closed doors

 

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Due to sudden rise in corona cases BCCI and Gujrat cricket association have decided that the remaining 3 matches of ongoing T20 series between India and England will be played under close doors at Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujrat. In las 24 hours 24,492 new corona cases has been found in India which is at alarming rate and if proper proper case is not taken then it may spread and can be even worse than previous year.

Till now in this series Two T20 matches has been played and both the teams have won 1-1 matches. England has won the first match very easily by 8 wickets where as India has won the second match comfortably by 7 wickets. Now the series is level by 1-1 and both the teams will try to take leads in the series. Jason Ray has been excellent so far for England and has scored 49 runs in first match and 46 runs in second matches where as Virat's form will be a key factor for India's point of view who had been struggling for almost for 3 months and finally scored a convincing half century and scored 73 runs and also completed his 3000 t20 runs.

Virat has become the first batsman to do so in T20 cricket. Martin Guptil and Rohit Sharma are the two batsman who are very close to Virat Kohli and they have scored 2839 and 2773 runs respectively. If Rohit plays today then he will try to reduce the gap and also strengthen the Indian team especially in Power Play. Rahul has been struggling so far and has failed to perform well.

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Both Teams will try to take the Lead Tonight

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Indian Cricket team will play their 3rd T20 match against England today at world's largest cricket Stadium i.e. Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad, Gujrat. both teams has won 1-1 matches and currently series is level. Today both the teams will try to get the lead and will try to win the series as soon as possible. In opening game of this on goin T20 series, Eng won the match by 8 wickets and lost the second match by 7 wickets on Sunday.

England team should also be aware because Indian team is very good at doing comebacks in the game and they have proved it well in last match as well. England should also not forget that during test series which India won, at one state England was having lead of 0-1 despite of that they lost the series by 3-1.

Till now both the teams are looking good except KL Rahul for India and Wood for England. Rahul's form will be a little bit concern for India who has failed in both the game where as wood missed the last game due to niggle. Rohit Sharma's inclusion in the team will be the biggest concern for India because Ishan Kishan who got the the chance in place of Shikhar Dhawan and performed exceptionally well in first match in his life and scored his maiden T20 half century in just 28 balls. Ishan Kishan also got Man Of the Match award. He completely out shadowed Virat Kohli who scored 73* runs in 49 balls.

Now it will be interesting to see where Rohit Sharma play for India or will KL Rahul miss the match Tonight or Virat Kohli will take the rest and Rohit will do the captaincy of India in Rest Matches ??

Stay Tuned and Don't Miss the match at 7 PM Tonight on Star Sports Network.

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First batsman to reach 3000 T20 runs milestone.

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Virat Kohli scored 73 runs in 49 balls against England in second T20 at Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday and become the first batsman who scored 3000+ runs in T20. Before this match Virat was seen struggling for his form during Test Series against England and has been out on duck for 3 times in a months which is quite rare to see a batsman like Kohli, who is probably the best batsman in the world in all formats. Kohli is the only batsman in the world who is having 50+ avg in all formats of the game.

Virat has achieved this milestone in his 86th T20 matches and took 81 innings to do so with the avg of 50.86 which is rare to see in T20 cricket by any cricketer. Martin Guptil and Rohit Share are on 2nd and 3rd respectively in the race of highest run getting in t20. Martin Guptil has played 99 T20 matches so far and in 95 innings he scored 2839 runs with an avg of 32.26, whereas Rohit has played 108 matches and in 100 innings he has scored 2773 runs with the avg of 32.62.

Rohit has missed both the T20s against England and is likely to miss the 3rd also because Ishan Kishan has played an excellent inning on his debut as an opener and has scored 56 runs in just 32 balls with 5 fours and 4 sixes. He completed his maiden International half century in just 28 balls which will reduce the chances of Rohit to play in 3rd T20 which is on 16th March, 2021.

 

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IPL 2020: MIvsRR

 MI defeated RR by 57 runs

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Yesterday in IPL Defending Champions Mumbai Indians have defeated RR by 57 runs and also hold the first position in Points Table. Mumbai has won 4 out of 6 matches in this IPL and seems in good position to qualify for playoffs. On the other hand Rajasthan is still struggling and has managed to won only 2 games out of 5 matches. 

In last Match Mi  did first batting and scored 193 runs at the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. For MI Suryakumar yadav was the highest scorer and he scored 79* runs in 47 balls, Rohit Sharma got start but failed to convert that into a big scored and was out at 35 runs in 23 balls. In last overs some good boundaries from Hardik 30* in 19 balls helped MI to score 68 runs in last 5 overs. For RR in bowling department Shreyas Gopal took wickets and conceded 28 runs in his 4 overs quota.

RR start was not good and on second ball of the inning RR lost the wicket of Young Yashasvi Jaiswal. Sooner Smith(6 runs) and Sanju (0 runs) got out and RR was struggling at 12 for 3 then Jos Butler (70 runs in 44 balls) played a great inning and has completed his fifty. But he alone failed to cross the mountain like target in front of Jasprit Bumrah (4 overs 20 runs and 4 wickets) and Trent Boult(4 Overs 26 runs and 2 wickets). And hence RR was bowled out at 136 runs in 18.1 overs.

After losing back to back 3 games RR is reached to 7th position in points table and now it is going to be difficult for RR to win 6 matches out of 9 in order to qualify for Playoffs. But the good news is world's best all rounder Ben Strokes has arrived to UAE and is quarintined but soon he will join the team and will provide a kind of strength in both batting and bowling.

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KKR stops RR from Hat-Trick win

 KKR defeated RR by 37 runs

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Today KKR outshined RR in both the department of the game and won the match by 37 runs. Its a second victory for KKR in this IPL. Initially RR won the toss and opted to bowl first. From KKR side Shubhman Gill was the highest scorer and he scored 47 runs in 34 balls. Later, in lower middle order Morgan scored quick 34* runs in 23 balls which helped KKR to set a fighting total in front of RR. From RR side Jofra Archar took 2 wickets and conceded 18 runs in his 4 over spell.

in reply of 176 RR didnot start well and lost Smith and Samson in powerplay and was pushed on back foot. Butler tried but failed to convert good start into a big innings and scored only 21 runs in top order but in lower order Tom Curran played a brilliant inning and scored half century(54* runs in 36 balls) which was his maiden half century in IPL, but he didnot get support from other batsmen and as a result RR lost the game by 37 runs. From KKR Shivam, Kamlesh and Varun took 2-2 wickets and restricted RR in 139 runs at the lost of 9 wickets in 20 overs quota. 

 

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