Month: November 2025

IND vs SA 1st ODI Playing 11 Prediction: Rohit-Kohli Return, KL Rahul’s Captaincy Debut—Ranchi Preview, Pitch Report, Fantasy Tips & Live Streaming

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Ranchi, 29 November 2025 – The countering of the white-ball fightback starts here! (IND vs SA 1st ODI 2025 Playing 11) India and South Africa meet in the 1st ODI series opener on Sunday, after India suffered a disastrous 0-2 Test defeat from their recent tour of South Africa at the JSCA International Stadium Complex on November 30th, (1:30 PM IST). Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli return after 6 months, KL Rahul becomes the captain, and Rishabh Pant sits on the bench – KL Rahul vs Rishabh Pant has never been more heated.…

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MS Dhoni Virat Kohli Rishabh Pant: Indian Cricket’s Amar Akbar Anthony — The Three Captains Who Took Indian Eves From Ranchi Dinner To Test Centuries

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Ranchi, November 28, 2025. A simple dinner invitation among the state capital of Jharkhand, which is now a cricket crazy capital but has been a politically volatile capital since its inception, has reverberated across the country, bringing back memories of a time when Gyanendra Pandey was the cricket-loving, relatively unknown chief minister, who was not necessarily a big wicket for the two senior state batsmen. MS Dhoni the calm finisher and now three-time ICC trophy-captain hosting the beast of run-scoring himself Virat Kohli, the aggressive former Test captain having a casual…

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WBBL 2025 Match 25 Prediction: Melbourne Renegades Women vs Perth Scorchers Women – Who Will Win Today at Junction Oval?

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Melbourne, 27 November 2025 – The Women’s Big Bash League reaches a crucial stage with Match 25 as table-topping Melbourne Renegades Women host Perth Scorchers Women at the iconic Junction Oval. With the Renegades riding high on five wins from seven games and Scorchers looking to cement a top-four spot, this evening’s clash promises fireworks. Perth won the toss and elected to bowl first on a typical Junction Oval belter where chasing sides have won 58% of completed games this season. Can Beth Mooney and Sophie Devine inspire an upset,…

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India Captain Suryakumar Yadav Reacts Confidently as T20 World Cup 2026 Draw Brings India–Pakistan Clash

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Full Schedule Revealed for T20 World Cup 2026 The full schedule for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 was officially released on November 25, 2025. The tournament, jointly hosted by India and Sri Lanka, is set to run from February 7 to March 8, 2026. In the group draw, India and Pakistan once again find themselves in the same bracket — raising excitement around their menacing rivalry. India are placed in Group A, alongside the United States, Namibia, the Netherlands and Pakistan.Their eagerly anticipated clash with Pakistan is…

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India Chase Monumental 549 as South Africa Declare in Guwahati Test

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Huge Target Set for Team India On Day 4 of the second Test between India national cricket team and South Africa national cricket team at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. South Africa declared their second innings at 260/5. That declaration set India a daunting target of 549 runs to win. the match and keep alive hopes of salvaging the series. Early Wickets Test India’s Resolve Early on Day 5, India’s chase got off to a shaky start. The visitors struck first when KL Rahul departed for 6, caught off…

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‘You Cannot Do This’: Anil Kumble, Dale Steyn Attack Rishabh Pant For Brain-Fade Dismissal In Key India vs South Africa Test – Fans Split| Cricket News

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Guwahati, November 24, 2025. What led to a fierce debate in cricketing circles recently, the reckless manner in which India’s stand-in skipper Rishabh Pant got out on Day 3 of the second Test against South Africa, has come under fire from two all time greats – former India spinner Anil Kumble and pace legend Dale Steyn of South Africa. Pant wasted no time though, charging down the track to take up his favourite spot but presenting a feather of an edge off Marco Jansen to Kyle Verreynne; India 122/7 in pursuit of…

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Health Scare at Smriti Mandhana’s Wedding Venue: Fiancé Palash Muchhal Also Hospitalised

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A major health scare shook the wedding celebrations of Smriti Mandhana, the star of Indian women’s cricket, as both her father and fiancé Palash Muchhal were hospitalised on her wedding day. The emergency forced Team India’s batter to postpone her marriage indefinitely, prioritising her family’s well-being. Father’s Health in Focus Smriti Mandhana’s father, Srinivas Mandhana, reportedly experienced left-sided chest pain, prompting an immediate ambulance transfer to a hospital in Sangli, Maharashtra. According to doctors, his cardiac enzymes were elevated, leading to his admission for observation and possible angiography. Dr. Naman…

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Irfan Pathan Backs Tilak Varma: “His Stock Should Have Gone Up” for SA ODIs

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Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has strongly backed Tilak Varma following his selection in the 15-member Team India squad for the upcoming India vs South Africa ODI series. The three-match series begins on November 30, and Pathan believes selecting Varma offers crucial balance and firepower to India’s middle order. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) named the squad with KL Rahul as captain, while regular skipper Shubman Gill misses out due to a neck injury. The squad also marks the return of Rishabh Pant and Ravindra Jadeja,…

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India Reels Under Pressure on Day 3 of 2nd Test Against South Africa in Guwahati

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India’s second innings in the India vs South Africa second Test in Guwahati reached 174/7 at lunch on Day 3, as Team India trails the Proteas by a massive 315 runs. The hosts were under serious pressure, but Washington Sundar and Kuldeep Yadav stood firm, stitching together a gritty 50-run partnership to keep India alive. Morning Session: Early Blow for India India started the third day with openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul showing promise. Jaiswal, in particular, played with intent, punishing loose deliveries and reaching his fifty with a…

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Australian Media Slams Home Side After Ashes Lead Slips Away

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Scathing Headlines After First Day Collapse Australia’s opening day in the 2025–26 Ashes has drawn sharp criticism from the country’s media, with newspapers labeling the performance a “disgrace” and calling the team “shell-shocked.” The outcry comes after England pulled off a stunning fightback, leaving Australia reeling. Record Fall of Wickets & Huge Lead for England On a remarkable Day 1, 19 wickets fell — a highly unusual tally for any Test match, but especially for the iconic Ashes series. England were dismissed for just 172, yet their bowlers struck back…

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