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IND vs BAN 1st Test, Day 1: Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer Take India To 278/6 Against Bangladesh | Cricket News
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IND vs BAN 1st Test, Day 1: Cheteshwar Pujara, Shreyas Iyer Take India To 278/6 Against Bangladesh | Cricket News

[ad_1] Brilliant half-centuries from Shreyas Iyer and Cheteshwar Pujara with a partnership stand of 149-run guide India to 278/6 against Bangladesh on the first day of the opening Test of the two-match series in Chattogram at Zahur Ahmed Chowdhury Stadium in Chattogram on Wednesday. At the end of day one, Iyer was batting unbeaten at 82 runs in 169 balls. Iyer and Pujara rise to the occasion and scored crucial half-centuries at a time when India was down and out.India resumed their innings at 174/5, Pujara showed his attacking intent as he slammed Ebadot Hossain for a beautiful four runs. The duo of Iyer and Pujara kept piling runs while hitting boundaries at regular intervals. Pujara showed his masterclass as he brought up his gritty half-century in 125 balls with stunning back-to-back ...
Shreyas Iyer Becomes Fastest Indian Batter To Achieve This Feat | Cricket News
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Shreyas Iyer Becomes Fastest Indian Batter To Achieve This Feat | Cricket News

[ad_1] File image of Shreyas Iyer© AFPIndian middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer continues to maintain an unreal level of consistency and break records, becoming the fastest Indian batter to score 1,500 runs in ODI cricket. Iyer accomplished this feat during India's second ODI against Bangladesh at Dhaka on Wednesday. The stylish batter continued his golden run, scoring 82 off 102 balls with six fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 80.39. Though India lost the match by five runs, his knock and consistency emerged as positives for the Men in Blue.Now in 38 matches, across 34 innings, Iyer has scored 1,534 runs at an average of 49.48. He has scored two centuries and 14 half-centuries in his ODI career so far, with the best score of 113*.He has overtaken opener KL Rahul, who reached the 1...
Rohit Sharma’s Effort In Vain As Bangladesh Clinch 2nd Successive ODI Series vs India At Home | Cricket News
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Rohit Sharma’s Effort In Vain As Bangladesh Clinch 2nd Successive ODI Series vs India At Home | Cricket News

[ad_1] India's shoddy batting display and the inability to land the killer blow contributed to their second successive series loss in Bangladesh after the diminutive Mehidy Hasan Miraz led the hosts to a five-run win in the second ODI with a memorable hundred here on Wednesday. Miraz tormented the Indian bowlers on way to his maiden century as Bangladesh staged a remarkable recovery to reach 271 for seven. India's challenge looked all over at 207 for seven but skipper Rohit Sharma's (51 not out off 28 balls) valiant effort went in-vain as he nearly took his team home while batting with a split left webbing.India needed a six off the final ball of the game but Mustafizur did well to perfect the yorker under pressure after bowling a slew of slow leg-breaks in the 48th over forcing Mohammed...
Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill Make Gains In ICC ODI Player Rankings  | Cricket News
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Shreyas Iyer, Shubman Gill Make Gains In ICC ODI Player Rankings | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian batters Shreyas Iyer and Shubman Gill were rewarded for their superb show in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand in the latest ICC player rankings issued on Wednesday. Iyer and Gill jumped six and three places to climb to No.27 and No.34 spot, respectively, after scoring half-centuries in the series, which India lost 0-1 after the second and third games were washed out. Shikhar Dhawan, however, slipped two places, despite scoring a half century in the opening game.Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who were rested for the series, slipped one place each to 8th and 9th respectively.New Zealand batters Tom Latham and Kane Williamson also moved up in the charts.Latham scored a stunning century after walking in to bat at a precarious position in the first ODI against India...
India vs New Zealand Live, 3rd ODI: New Zealand Opt To Bowl First vs Unchanged India In Christchurch | Cricket News
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India vs New Zealand Live, 3rd ODI: New Zealand Opt To Bowl First vs Unchanged India In Christchurch | Cricket News

[ad_1] India vs New Zealand Live, 3rd ODI: India aim to level three-match series© TwitterIndia vs New Zealand, 3rd ODI, Live Score Updates:New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to bowl first against unchanged India in the third and final ODI of the three-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch. While the Shikhar Dhawan-led Team India is playing with the same XI that featured in the second ODI, New Zealand have replaced Michael Bracewell with Adam Millne. The Blackcaps lead the series 1-0 after winning the opening ODI by seven wickets. The second match was abandoned due to rain. (LIVE SCORECARD)India Playing XI: Shikhar Dhawan(c), Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant(w), Deepak Hooda, Washington Sundar, Deepak Chahar, Umran Malik, Arshdeep Sing...
India’s Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Will Deepak Chahar Get A Chance? | Cricket News
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India’s Predicted XI vs New Zealand, 2nd ODI: Will Deepak Chahar Get A Chance? | Cricket News

[ad_1] India lost the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand by 7 wickets at Eden Park, Auckland. The second ODI, a must-win for the Shikhar Dhawan-led side, takes place at the Seddon Park, Hamilton on Sunday. Fifties from Shreyas Iyer, Dhawan and Shubman Gill helped India post 306 for 7 in 50 overs in the first ODI. Lockie Ferguson and Tim Southee claimed three wickets each for New Zealand. The Blackcaps successfully chased down the target in 47.1 overs, thanks to Tom Latham's 145 not out and Kane Williamson's unbeaten 94.Ahead of the second ODI, will India look to bring any change in the playing XI? Will benched player Deepak Chahar be given a chance? Here is what we think could be India's XI vs New Zealand in the second ODI -Shikhar Dhawan (c): The southpaw played a 7...
“Can Introspect, Come Back With New Ideas”: Shreyas Iyer After Defeat vs NZ  | Cricket News
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“Can Introspect, Come Back With New Ideas”: Shreyas Iyer After Defeat vs NZ | Cricket News

[ad_1] India batter Shreyas Iyer admitted that a "few things didn't go their way" in the opening ODI against New Zealand and as a team, they need to "introspect" and comeback stronger in the remaining two games of the series. Tom Latham hit an attacking unbeaten 145 off 104 balls while skipper Kane Williamson struck an unconquered 94 off 98 deliveries as New Zealand chased down India's 307-run target with seven wickets in hand and 17 balls to spare. Iyer, who scored a 76-ball 80, said 306 for 7 posted by India was a commendable total but the visitors were blown away by the unconquered 221-run fourth wicket partnership between Latham and Williamson."The situation we were in and from there to reach 307 is a commendable total. Definitely, some things didn't go our way today but its a learni...
Tom Latham, Kane Williamson Power New Zealand To Win Against India In Series-opener | Cricket News
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Tom Latham, Kane Williamson Power New Zealand To Win Against India In Series-opener | Cricket News

[ad_1] Indian bowlers crumbled in the face of Tom Latham's counter-attacking hundred as New Zealand rallied to crush India by seven wickets in the first ODI on Friday. On a ground where a 300-plus total had been chased only once, India fancied their chances after posting 306 for seven and then leaving the New Zealanders at 88 for three in the 20th over. The hosts had the last laugh in the end though, reaching the target with 17 balls to spare thanks to Latham's unbeaten 104-ball 145 and skipper Kane Williamson's 94 not out off 98 deliveries as they added 221 runs for an unbeaten fourth-wicket partnership.At the end of the 39th over, New Zealand needed 91 in 66 balls at nearly 8.30 runs an over.By the time Shardul Thakur (1/63) had completed a forgettable 40th over, the hosts were in tota...
“Doesn’t Get The Accolades He Deserves”: Ravi Shastri On India Star  | Cricket News
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“Doesn’t Get The Accolades He Deserves”: Ravi Shastri On India Star | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Ravi Shastri© BCCI/IPLLeft-handed batter Shikhar Dhawan is currently leading Team India in the ongoing three-match ODI series against New Zealand. The seasoned pro showed what he is made of against the hosts, as he played a knock of 72 in the first ODI, and formed a 124-run stand for the opening wicket alongside Shubman Gill. Ahead of the first ODI, former Team India head coach Ravi Shastri praised Dhawan, saying the left-hander does not get the accolades that he really deserves.Speaking during Pre-Match Coverage of Prime Video for the 1st ODI, Shastri said: "He's vastly experienced. He doesn't get the accolades that he deserves. To be honest, most of the spotlight is on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. But when you look at his one-day cricket record, and you look at so...
Suryakumar Yadav Or Shreyas Iyer? R Ashwin Picks His No. 3 Batter For NZ T20Is | Cricket News
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Suryakumar Yadav Or Shreyas Iyer? R Ashwin Picks His No. 3 Batter For NZ T20Is | Cricket News

[ad_1] The Indian cricket team has begun a new era in T20I cricket after their disappointing exit from the T20 World Cup 2022. With Hardik Pandya a skipper on the tour of New Zealand, India have given the opportunity to the likes of Shreyas Iyer, Umran Malik, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan etc. But, a few regulars like Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Yuzvendra Chahal, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, etc. are also there. As far as the No. 3 role is concerned, there seems to be big competition between Suryakumar and Iyer.In the T20 World Cup, it was Virat Kohli who took up the No. 3 spot while Surya batted at No. 4. With Kohli not being a part of the series, Iyer comes in as a like-for-like replacement. But, there are some who feel Surya can be a more impactful player if he gets to play one step higher.In ...