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Top 5 Test Centuries By Virat Kohli In India

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Top 5 Test Centuries By Virat Kohli In India

On the backdrop of his 75th international ton, taking a look at some of Virat Kohli’s most iconic centuries in Test cricket on Indian soil.

Former Indian skipper Virat Kohli brought an end to his over three-year-long century drought in Test cricket with a majestic knock of 186 runs in the first innings of the fourth Test against Australia in Ahmedabad. Prior to this, Kohli’s last ton in whites had come against Bangladesh at the Eden Gardens in November 2019.

Since then, a lot has changed for the batting talisman – having stepped down from captaincy in all three formats and also battling a really difficult phase of lean form. He finally reached his landmark 71st century in the Asia Cup against Afghanistan and has regained a lot of his touch ever since.

Best centuries by Virat Kohli in India

On that note, let us take a look at Kohli’s five best Test centuries in home soil so far.

1. 235 v England, 2016

Kohli was undergoing an absolute purple patch at the time of this innings and it reflected in the relentless manner in which he tore down the English bowling attack at the Wankhede Stadium in November 2016. With boundaries and a solitary six, Kohli made his 235 an impressive strike rate of 69.12 against a unit comprising the likes of James Anderson, Chris Woakes and Ben Stokes amongst others.

He stitched useful partnerships with Murali Vijay (135) and Jayant Yadav (104) and demonstrated terrific fitness standards by securing singles and doubles at will throughout the course of this marathon knock. India consequently ended up winning the game by an innings and 36 runs.

2. 254* v South Africa, 2019

India had completely rolled over the South African side in their tour to the country back in 2019. Virat Kohli’s 254* in Pune, which is till date his highest score in international cricket, was major contributing factor towards the same. With 33 boundaries and two maximums, Kohli played this humungous knock at a brilliant strike rate of 75.60.

He was unfazed by the pace trio of Kagiso Rabada, Vernon Philander and Anrich Nortje and found great support from Mayank Agarwal (108), Ajinkya Rahane (59) and Ravindra Jadeja (91). India declared after crossing the 600-run mark and post Jadeja’s dismissal, otherwise, this was an ideal opportunity for Kohli to even score his maiden triple ton for India.

3. 186 v Australia, 2023

The latest knock from Kohli finds the third spot in this list. On a placid surface in Ahmedabad, the 34-year-old spearheaded India’s pursuit of chasing down Australia’s mammoth 480 runs in the first innings. Unlike some other iconic innings of his, Kohli played this one at a lower strike rate of 51.10 with 15 boundaries.

He patiently bode his time, ran several singles and looked undeterred with everything that Australia threw at him in an eight-hour-long knock to help India secure a 91-run lead eventually. Will this mark the dawn of Kohli’s turnaround for a final phase of dominance in international cricket?

4. 107 v Australia, 2013

These were one of the early days in Kohli’s booming Test career and he notched a well-crafted century in Chennai in the first innings of the first Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in 2013. Australia had set up a formidable first-innings score of 380 runs and Kohli came into bat at a delicate stage with India’s score reading 105/3.

He, however, formed useful partnerships first with Sachin Tendulkar and then with MS Dhoni to help India secure a lead of 192 runs. Most of it was propelled with Dhoni’s inaugural double century in Test cricket but Kohli’s guile and resilience in tackling a decent Australian bowling unit garnered appreciation from all quarters.

5. 103 v New Zealand, 2012

Kohli’s maiden Test ton on Indian soil had come against New Zealand in Bengaluru in 2012. India were reduced to 67-3 after the Kiwis put up a total of 365 in the first innings. The home team eventually conceded a rare lead of 12 runs as Tim Southee picked seven wickets in that essay of play.

It was Kohli who along with Suresh Raina (55) demonstrated fine cricketing knowhow in manoeuvring the visitors’ bowling attack comprising Trent Boult and Douglas Bracewell partnering an in-form Southee. Batting at number five, Kohli got to his century with 14 boundaries and a solitary six in an innings that set the tone for the rest of his successful Test career.

Will Shreyas Iyer be fit for IPL 2023?

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Will Shreyas Iyer be fit for IPL 2023?

Cricket News: Will Shreyas Iyer be fit for IPL 2023? | Shreyas Iyer injury update: Will the KKR captain be fit for IPL 2023?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer’s participation in the upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is under doubt after the recurrence of a back injury ruled him out of the One Day International (ODI) series against Australia.

Iyer did not come out to bat in the fourth test against Steven Smith’s men in Ahmedabad either and he will be undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. His fitness will be monitored by the medical staff of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and then a final decision will be taken on his potential involvement in IPL 2023.

“He had to wait all day (second day) to bat and then when the day got over, the issue he had with his back, recurred. He was sent to the hospital to take scans. I don’t know the exact report of the scans, but he does not seem to be doing that well,” said Indian captain Rohit Sharma as he provided an update on Iyer’s injury post the conclusion of the fourth Test.

The BCCI has asserted that they will be seeking the opinion of a specialist on this matter for greater clarity. Iyer had first suffered this injury following the tour of Bangladesh in December last year. He had then gone to the NCA for rehab as well and was provided an injection to cure the same.

However, his overall recovery took longer than expected. He first ended up missing the ODIs against New Zealand in January and was unavailable for selection in the first Test against Australia in Nagpur on February 9 as well.

The team management will be keeping close tabs on Iyer’s condition considering that he is a vital cog in the ODI setup and with the bigger picture of the World Cup scheduled to be held in the country in October-November this year. Iyer averages 46.6 with a strike rate of 96.51, including two centuries and 14 half-centuries in 42 ODIs.

Who will lead KKR in IPL 2023 if not Iyer?

Meanwhile, there is uncertainty over who would lead KKR in Iyer’s absence. Sunil Narine and Andre Russell appear to be the possible alternatives considering their seniority but a final call on the same will be taken by the franchise in the coming weeks.

BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Bangladesh have surprised one and all in the T20I series against England, the current world champions. They got the better of England in the first two games and have taken an unassailable lead in the T20I series. The Shakib-led side crossed the line in 18.5 overs while chasing a modest total of 118 in the last game. They will have an opportunity to clean sweep England.

Meanwhile, England would look for a better all-round performance in the last game of the tour. The English batters, who succumbed to Bangladesh’s spinners, will particularly hope for a better effort to provide their team with a solitary win in the T20I series.

Match Details

  • Location: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.
  • Time: 3:00 pm (local), 2:30 pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 2023 Possible Playing XIs

Expect Bangladesh to retain the same team again.

Bangladesh: 1. Litton Das (wk) 2. Rony Talukdar, 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Afif Hossain, 7. Mehidy Hasan Miraz, 8. Nasum Ahmed, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Hasan Mahmud, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

Jofra Archer played the first two games, and England might rest him in this dead rubber. They might bring back Mark Wood, who was given a rest in the last match.

England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Phil Salt, 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Ben Duckett, 5. Moeen Ali, 6. Sam Curran, 7. Chris Woakes, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Jofra Archer/Mark Wood, 11. Rehan Ahmed

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Bangladesh:

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto has been the standout batter for Bangladesh in this T20I series. He made an excellent fifty in the first game and compiled a 46-run knock on a tricky surface in the second T20I. He will again be a crucial batter for Bangladesh.
  • Litton Das hasn’t fired with the bat in the series so far. His scores in the first two games read: 12 & 9. However, given his superior skillsets, expect Das to come good this time around.
  • Shakib Al Hasan has been in excellent form in the T20s this year. He has scored 410 runs at an average of 41 and a strike rate of 168.72 in 2023. He has hit a boundary on every 3.79 balls.
  • Mehidy Hasan Miraz wreaked havoc in the second T20I. He registered his career-best figures [4-0-12-4] in T20 cricket. Mehidy also snared five wickets in the ODI series against England.
  • Mustafizur Rahman has picked up 8 wickets at an economy rate of 7.66 and a strike rate of 18.8 in the third match of a T20I series.

England:

  • Jos Buttler batted at No. 4 in the last match. He has made 1310 runs at an average of 29.11 and a strike rate of 139.36 at this position in the T20s. Buttler has also amassed 9 fifties.
  • Ben Duckett is a fine player of spin. He has accumulated 471 runs at an average of 27.70 and a strike rate of 145.82 against the spinners since 2022. He will be a vital player on a track that might assist the slow bowlers.
  • Moeen Ali has made 389 runs at a strike rate of 130.97 in Bangladesh T20s. He has also taken 16 wickets at an economy rate of 7.59 and a strike rate of 19 here.
  • Sam Curran has deceiving slower balls which can be dangerous on the sluggish track of Mirpur. He has 14 wickets at an amazing economy rate of 6.54 and a strike rate of 11.90 in the T20Is since the last T20 World Cup.
  • Rehan Ahmed possesses many variations, along with a lethal googly. On a slow Mirpur track, Rehan can flummox the Bangladesh batters.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 3, Bangladesh 2, England 1.
  • Phil Salt in the powerplay since 2022: 806 runs, avg. 35.04, SR. 154.70, BpB. 4.03.
  • Towhid Hridoy in 2023: 444 runs, avg. 34.15, SR. 137.88, 5 half-centuries.

Shere Bangla National Stadium Mirpur Dhaka Pitch Report and Weather

The track in Mirpur has often been slow and sluggish, making life difficult for the batters. The average first innings score in the last five T20Is is 124. The teams batting first have won only once in the last five T20Is on this ground.

A hot afternoon with temperatures hovering around 34°C is expected in Mirpur.

BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 2023 Dream11 Prediction Today 14 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 | BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Mirpur Pitch Report
BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler
  • Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto
  • All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Moeen Ali
  • Bowlers: Nasum Ahmed

BAN vs ENG 3rd T20 2023 Match Prediction – Who will win?

Bangladesh have a great chance of clean-sweeping England due to the presence of high-quality spinners for these conditions.The top-order must fire in tandem to give England any chance of a fightback.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

DEL-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 11

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DEL-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 11

DEL-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 11 | DC-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today | DY Patil Pitch Report

If matches are decided on form, we may as well call this game off. Royal Challengers Bangalore are still winless in WPL 2023, unable to put a complete performance together so far as their net run rate stands at a shocking -2.648. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, sit pretty in second spot and will be aiming to cement their position with a solid display.

However, the beauty of T20 cricket is that anything can happen on the day. RCB’s desperation for a victory can work in their favour, with Smriti Mandhana’s team sure to throw everything they have into this battle. But, to win, the RCB bowlers, who have struggled so much in this tournament, need to get the better of Delhi’s very strong top order. Much easier said than done.

Meg Lanning’s Capitals come into this clash off the back of one of the most dominant wins you’ll ever see. After bowling Gujarat out for a measly 105 thanks largely to Marizanne Kapp’s 5/15, Shafali Verma went on a rampage to seal the chase with 77 balls to spare. So, what do these classy Capitals have in store for us today?

Match Details

  • Location: DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

WPL 2023 Match 11: DEL-W vs RCB-W Possible Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals: 1. Meg Lanning (c), 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Jemimah Rodrigues, 4. Marizanne Kapp, 5. Laura Harris, 6. Jess Jonassen, 7. Taniya Bhatia (wk), 8. Shikha Pandey, 9. Minnu Mani, 10. Radha Yadav, 11. Tara Norris

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Smiri Mandhana (c), 2. Sophie Devine, 3. Ellyse Perry, 4. Kanika Abuja, 5. Heather Knight, 6. Richa Ghosh (wk), 7. Shreyanka Patil, 8. Erin Burns/Dane van Niekerk/Megan Schutt, 9. Komal Zanzad, 10. Renuka Singh, 11. Sahana Pawar

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Delhi Capitals:

  • RCB have conceded 10.74 runs per over in WPL 2023. So, it’s an opportunity for Shafali Verma to go big once again. She belted 76* (28) last game vs Gujarat and 84 (45) against RCB earlier in the tournament.
  • Meg Lanning has struck 206 runs at an average of 68.66 and strike rate of 146.09 this season. This includes 72 (43) against RCB.
  • Marizanne Kapp also enjoyed batting against RCB. She scored 39* (17) earlier in WPL 2023. Now, Kapp has some bowling rhythm after taking a superb 5/15 against Gujarat two nights ago.
  • Tara Norris blew RCB away in their earlier meeting. She took 5/29, dismissing Ellyse Perry, Disha Kasat, Richa Ghosh, Heather Knight and Kanika Ahuja in a superb spell.
  • Smriti Mandhana has been dismissed by spin in all four innings this season. Three have come against offspin. So, Minnu Mani will sense an opportunity.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Smriti Mandhana struck 79 in her last match at DY Patil Stadium – against Australia in December 2022. Can she produce something similar here to kickstart her season?
  • Both Sophie Devine (132) and Ellyse Perry (128) are among the top ten run-scorers in WPL 2023.
  • Perry has taken two wickets in two matches at DY Patil at a strike rate of nine balls per wicket.
  • Heather Knight is striking at 188.57 but has only faced 34 balls this season. Knight coming in the early-middle overs can benefit RCB.
  • Knight has also picked up four wickets, which is the most for any RCB bowler in WPL 2023.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Delhi Capitals (223/2) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (163/8) easily earlier in WPL 2023.
  • Laura Harris has a strike rate of 157.01 in 83 innings in the Women’s Big Bash League. This is the best among batters who have played at least ten innings in that league.
  • Shafali Verma has a strike rate of 192.47 in WPL 2023. This is the best among any player with at least 80 runs.

DY Patil Sports Academy Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

Batting first has proven difficult in the last two games. Delhi were dismissed for 105 against MI, and they then restricted Gujarat to 105/9 in the next match. The chasing team has won three of the five matches on this ground this season, but the team batting first won both games easily when posting 200+.

Another clear and warm evening is forecast in Mumbai.

WPL 2023 Match 11: DEL-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today 13 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

WPL 2023 Match 11: DEL-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today 13 March 2023

Option 2:

WPL 2023 Match 11: DEL-W vs RCB-W Dream11 Prediction Today 13 March 2023

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Richa Ghosh
  • Batters: Meg Lanning, Sophie Devine
  • All-rounders: Marizanne Kapp
  • Bowlers: Tara Norris

WPL 2023 Match 10: UP-W vs MI-W Match Prediction – Who will win?

RCB will be desperate for a fresh start, but Delhi look too strong. DC to win.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

Twitter reactions to Virat Kohli’s 28th Test century

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Twitter reactions to Virat Kohli’s 28th Test century

Cricket News: Twitter reactions to Virat Kohli’s 28th Test century | Twitter reactions: Virat Kohli breaks drought to reach 28th Test ton

Virat Kohli broke his century drought in Test cricket dating back to November 2019, after notching up his 28th century in the Ahmedabad clash against Australia. It was a near chanceless knock from the classy number four, who batted Australia out of the game along with Axar Patel after Shubman Gill’s brilliant century.

Kohli came into the fourth Test with an average sitting in only the 20s for this series. However, he looked in decent touch throughout the previous three Tests, ultimately undone by some good bowling often against the run of play on tricky batting pitches. There were no such issues at Ahmedabad, with Kohli grinding down the Australian attack on what was still a flat surface by the third session of day four.

The anticipation in the crowd with Kohli on 99 shows the kind of impact he’s had in his great career. Fans all around the stadium were on their feet awaiting the milestone, before a huge roar bellowed once Kohli knocked yet another off-spinning delivery through the legside.

After the long wait for his 71st international century – achieved in the Asia Cup against Afghanistan last year – Kohli has since scored two ODI centuries and one in Tests. With a huge year ahead for India – including an ODI World Cup and possible World Test Championship Final – fans will be very happy to see Kohli back in the big runs.

Twitter reactions as Virat Kohli breaks drought to notch up 28th Test century

In what came as no surprise, fans and pundits were full of praise for Virat. “YES VIRAT! There was never any doubt. Ok, there was some doubt. Quite a lot actually. But I’m glad it’s happened. Love him or loathe him, he’s the most compelling player to watch and the biggest superstar in world cricket,” one tweet read.

Below are some the reactions to Virat Kohli’s century.

UP-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 10

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UP-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 10

UP-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: WPL 2023 Match 10 | UP-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction Today | Brabourne Pitch Report

UP Warriorz will be aiming to challenge Mumbai Indians in the 10th game of the Women’s Premier League 2023.

UP Warriorz won their last game in a dominating way by 10 wickets against the RCB women. Their bowlers set the tone as they bundled out RCB for just 138 runs and then Alyssa Healy (96* runs) chased down the target quite comfortably with assistance from Devika Vaidya (36* runs).

UP rely on their spin attack and the pitch at Brabourne has also slowed down a bit. They have a good batting unit as well. UP has many quality players in Tahlia McGrath, Sophie Ecclestone, Deepti Sharma and Grace Harris in their ranks. They will be confident coming into this game.

The Mumbai Indians are on a roll in the WPL 2023. They won all the three games they’ve played until now and are sitting pretty on the points table. They have a star-studded line-up with Harmanpreet Kaur, Hayley Matthews, Natalie Sciver-Brunt and Amelia Kerr being the main players. Issy Wong has been excellent with the ball while Saika Ishaque is the find of the tournament. Mumbai is in exceptional form as a team and they’ll be eyeing their fourth consecutive win in this game.

Match Details

  • Location: Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.
  • Time: 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

WPL 2023 Match 10: UP-W vs MI-W Possible Playing XIs

UP Warriorz: 1. Alyssa Healy (c & wk), 2. Devika Vaidya, 3. Shweta Sehrawat, 4. Kiran Navgire, 5. Tahlia McGrath, 6. Grace Harris, 7. Deepti Sharma, 8. Sophie Ecclestone, 9. Shweta Sehrawar, 10. Anjali Sarwani, 11. Rajeshwari Gayakwad

Mumbai Indians Women: 1. Hayley Matthews, 2. Yastika Bhatia (wk), 3. Natalie Sciver-Brunt, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 5. Amelia Kerr, 6. Pooja Vastrakar, 7. Issy Wong, 8. Amanjot Kaur, 9. Humaira Kazi, 10. Jintimani Kalita, 11. Saika Ishaque

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

UP Warriorz:

  • Alyssa Healy scored a brilliant 96* in the last game and helped her side to an easy win. Healy is one of the best openers in women’s cricket and she’ll win games single-handedly on her day as we saw in the last match. Healy will look to continue her good form. 
  • Sophie Ecclestone showed her class in the last game. She picked up four wickets in just 3.3 overs and conceded only 13 runs. She’s the best spinner in T20 cricket and is capable with the bat as well.
  • Tahlia McGrath will bat in the middle order and she’ll bowl 3-4 overs as well. She scored 90* runs and picked up one wicket in the match against the Delhi Capitals. McGrath hits the ball long and will be a key batter for her team.
  • Deepti Sharma picked up three wickets in the last game against RCB. She is a consistent performer with the ball and is handy with the bat as well. Deepti is a wicket-taker and she can bowl in any phase of the innings

Mumbai Indians:

  • Hayley Matthews has 156 runs in three innings at an average of 78 and her strike rate is 156! She has six wickets to her name as well. She has been the best player for MI in the WPL and will look to continue her good form in this game as well.
  • Natalie Sciver-Brunt will bowl four overs and she’ll bat at number three for Mumbai. She’s in excellent form in the tournament. Sciver has 101 runs at an average of 101 in three innings, and she has picked up three wickets as well. She has been very consistent with the bat.
  • Issy Wong will bowl with the new ball and then in the later phase of the innings. She is a very talented bowler and bowls at a good pace. She has an excellent knuckleball as well in her arsenal. Wong picked up three wickets in the last game.
  • Saika Ishaque, as mentioned earlier, is the find of WPL 2023. She is an excellent bowler and has the main bowler for Mumbai in the first three games. Saika has nine wickets to her name and she’s currently the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. She picked up three crucial wickets in the last game.

Brabourne Stadium Mumbai Pitch Report and Weather

The weather is expected to be clear. The pitch at Brabourne is a good one for batting. The ball comes onto the bat nicely and there is some help for the bowlers as well. The pacers will get some movement with the new ball while there was assistance for the spinners in the last game. The average first innings score here is 179 runs and the chasing sides have won two out of the four games played here.

WPL 2023 Match 10: UP-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction Today 12 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

WPL 2023 Match 10: UP-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction Today 12 March 2023

Option 2:

WPL 2023 Match 10: UP-W vs MI-W Dream11 Prediction Today 12 March 2023

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Alyssa Healy
  • Batters: Harmanpreet Kaur
  • All-rounders: Hayley Matthews
  • Bowlers: Sophie Ecclestone, Saika Ishaque

WPL 2023 Match 10: UP-W vs MI-W Match Prediction – Who will win?

Mumbai Indians will be the favourites to win this game but the law of average can hit them in this game and UP has quite a few match-winners in their ranks. It should be a good game.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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After years of difficulty in this format, Bangladesh have the chance to win a series against the current world champions. After a challenging start with the ball in Chattogram, the Tigers roared into life to dominate the rest of the game, chasing England’s 157 with an impressive six wickets and 12 balls to spare.

Now, the key will be backing it up. England are short on batting depth in this squad, so early wickets, particularly that of Jos Buttler, can prove crucial. For the tourists, they still possess quality bowlers, so enough runs from the top order is vital to keep the series alive.

Match Details

  • Location: Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur.
  • Time: 3:00pm (local), 2:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 2023 Possible Playing XIs

Bangladesh could stick with the same winning combination.

Bangladesh: 1. Rony Talukdar, 2. Litton Das (wk), 3. Najmul Hossain Shanto, 4. Shakib Al Hasan (c), 5. Towhid Hridoy, 6. Afif Hossain, 7. Shamim Hossain, 8. Nasum Ahmed, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Hasan Mahmud, 11. Mustafizur Rahman

England have a lack of options in a small squad. They could also stick with the same XI. However, they may rest Jofra Archer given coach Matthew Mott and the management team are reluctant to play him in two straight games.

England: 1. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 2. Phil Salt, 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Ben Duckett, 5. Moeen Ali, 6. Sam Curran, 7. Chris Woakes, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Mark Wood, 11. Jofra Archer/Rehan Ahmed

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Bangladesh:

  • Najmul Hossain Shanto is in terrific form. He was player of the match in the first T20I (51 off 30 balls), soon after scoring the most runs in BPL 2023: 15 inns, 516 runs, avg. 39.69, SR 116.74.
  • Rony Talukdar promised plenty in a good start in the opening T20I (21 off 14 balls). In T20s at Mirpur, Talukdar has scored 1,283 runs in 66 matches at an average of 21.03 and strike rate of 128.43.
  • Shakib Al Hasan is in good batting touch. He scored 58 and 75 in the final two ODIs, followed by 34* in the opening T20I.
  • Shakib is the leading wicket-taker in T20s at Mirpur (160) with an economy of just 6.37 and strike rate of 17.18.
  • Mustafizur Rahman also loves bowling at Mirpur. He has taken 120 wickets in 84 innings on this ground, striking every 15.39 balls on average.
  • Hasan Mahmud took two wickets at the death in the opening T20I. He will be key again at this stage.

England:

  • Jos Buttler batted beautifully in the first match. The captain scored 67 off 42 balls, taking his T20I average in Asia to 34.85 and strike rate of 144.10.
  • Dawid Malan hit a century in an ODI on this ground earlier this month. He averages 39.00 with a strike rate of 135.32 batting at number three in T20Is.
  • Moeen Ali has a good record on this ground. He has scored 243 runs in nine innings at an average of 34.71 and strike rate of 138.86. He also has ten wickets.
  • Sam Curran can turn the game in his team’s favour. The all-rounder was player of the tournament in last year’s World Cup.
  • Adil Rashid will be key on a Mirpur track that may aid turn. The legspinner took eight wickets in the recent ODI series, followed by 1/25 in the opening T20I.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 2, Bangladesh 1, England 1.
  • Nasum Ahmed at Mirpur: 57 inns, 53 wickets, avg. 22.45, econ. 6.18.
  • Najmul Hossain Shanto is one of ten players with at least 1,800 T20 runs on this ground (1,830). He averages 29.52 with a strike rate of 124.91.

Shere Bangla National Stadium Mirpur Dhaka Pitch Report and Weather

The Mirpur track has often been a difficult surface for batting in T20Is in recent years. Also, the ground hosted 26 matches in BPL 2023 plus two ODIs against England, so a slow surface could be on offer once again.

The average first innings score in BPL 2023 was a decent 154.39. Interestingly, the chasing team won 61.5% of the matches. Orthodox bowlers were the most economical (<6.5 per over) whereas legspinners were the most expensive at nearly nine per over.

A hot, humid and clear afternoon is forecast in Mirpur.

BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 2023 Dream11 Prediction Today 12 March 2023

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article as well as your own instincts to create your teams.

Option 1:

BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report | BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction Today | Mirpur Pitch Report
BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 2023 Dream11 Prediction Today 12 March 2023

Option 2:

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BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 2023 Dream11 Prediction Today 12 March 2023

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler
  • Batters: Najmul Hossain Shanto
  • All-rounders: Shakib Al Hasan, Sam Curran, Moeen Ali
  • Bowlers: Jofra Archer

BAN vs ENG 2nd T20 2023 Match Prediction – Who will win?

Bangladesh are a great chance of winning again, particularly if they can get early wickets. A score of 150 batting first can be a winning one on what could be a slow Mirpur track.

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WPL will change the face of women’s cricket worldwide

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WPL will change the face of women’s cricket worldwide

The first-ever Women’s Premier League (WPL) cricket competition is underway, putting women front and centre in a country known for its love of the sport. The WPL seeks to change the face of women’s cricket around the world, with some of the best female players taking part in the inaugural competition. The league has already been described as “transformative” as it could shape the women’s game for decades to come. 

In recent years, women’s basketball and soccer have been transformed by the rise in competitions and the excitement of sports fans from around the globe. The WPL hopes to create the same kind of buzz, as it becomes the authority in women’s cricket. 

What is the WPL?

The WPL is an all-new women’s cricket competition in India, home of the men’s Indian Premier League (IPL). The IPL transformed men’s cricket, making it more exciting and fast-paced, growing the sport which seemed to be stagnating in other parts of the world. 

The 2023 WPL features five teams playing a format like the IPL. The fast-paced matches typically finish in under three hours, making the competition ideal for cricket fans of the shorter game. The league features Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and UP Warriorz competing for 22 days. The competition will conclude on March 26. 

Investment in the women’s game

A considerable amount of money was invested in the WPL before it started. Around $580 million was spent by owners to acquire the five team franchises. Viacom paid $117m to acquire the broadcast rights for the WPL for the next five years. 

Only women’s basketball in the United States has a higher broadcast rights fee per game than the WPL in the entire women’s sports world. It is a remarkable figure, as women’s basketball has deep roots in the US. The WPL is only in its first season, and when the broadcast rights deal ends in five years, the WPL could eclipse the numbers set by women’s basketball in the US. Of course, that will depend on how cricket fans consume the sport. 

Adding more investment into the WPL was Tata Group. The Indian conglomerate became the WPL’s title sponsor in a deal that will last for the next five years. Although the financial sponsorship figure wasn’t made public, it is said to be substantial. 

How big can women’s cricket become?

The sky is the limit for women’s cricket with the new investment provided by the WPL and its sponsors. The more money available for the women’s game, the better-developed players will become. The WPL isn’t the only major women’s cricket competition. In 2021, the women’s Hundred tournament launched in the United Kingdom. 

The game is on an upward trajectory and the stats back up the growth the women’s sport is experiencing. The Women’s World Cup final in 2009 featured England and New Zealand. Despite being strong cricketing nations, the match held in Sydney was watched by just over 2,000 fans. Just over 10 years later, the T20 World Cup final had a packed Melbourne Cricket Ground of 86,000 fans.

Cameron Green is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ cricketer – R Ashwin

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Cameron Green is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ cricketer – R Ashwin

Cricket News: Cameron Green is a ‘once-in-a-generation’ cricketer – R Ashwin | Ashwin comments on Cameron Green

Indian off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin hailed Cameron Green as a once-in-a-generation cricketer after the towering all-rounder slammed a prolific century (114) on the second day of the fourth Test between the two teams in Ahmedabad on Friday. Green partnered with opener Usman Khawaja (180) to put up a formidable 208-run partnership for the fifth wicket and help Australia get to a dominant total of 480 runs in the first innings.

Taking 170 deliveries for his 114, Green notched 18 boundaries and manoeuvred India’s spin trio seamlessly to bring up his maiden ton in Indian shores.

“I hope you tuned into the IPL auction. It just tells you how the Indian cricket fraternity rates Cameron Green. I think he is a fantastic player. Just the raw material he has, tall, lovely levers, good batting sense, can hit the deck hard while bowling, moves pretty well; these are once-in-a-generation cricketer that you are talking about,” Ashwin exclaimed at the end of second day’s play, as reported by Hindustan Times (HT).

The 23-year-old has induced incredible balance to the Australian playing XI ever since making a comeback in the third Test after missing out from the opening two Tests due to a finger injury. Green’s introduction allowed Australia to play a pacer less in favour of an additional spinner. That enabled them to crack down the Indian batting order in Indore.

Moreover, his proficiency with the bat came to the fore in this Test as he tackled the Indian bowling unit with perfection on a placid playing surface. Overall, he has added great strength in all departments of the Australian playing XI. Ashwin also reflected on his careful handling and workload management by the Australian team management – even indicating that such a delicate approach in missing in the Indian cricketing ecosystem.

“However, we come from different countries, India is very different. We can’t protect such players for longer periods of time. It is perform or perish (in India). In countries like Australia and England, these cricketers are groomed pretty well. Expect Cameron Green to be a wonderful cricketer down the line,” the 36-year-old, who picked a six-wicket-haul in the first innings, further remarked.

Twitter reactions: Temba Bavuma scores long-awaited 2nd century

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Twitter reactions: Temba Bavuma scores long-awaited 2nd century

Cricket News: Twitter reactions: Temba Bavuma scores long-awaited 2nd century | Reactions to Temba Bavuma century vs West Indies

Temba Bavuma scored his first century as South Africa Test captain, finishing on 171 not out after the third day of the second Test against West Indies.

Bringing up the three figures was an emotional moment for Bavuma, who has often come under criticism from fans regarding his role in South Africa’s cricketing setup. But, praise was widespread for the skipper, whose innings has put the Proteas in a commanding position after they were in trouble at 8/2 and then 69/4 in their second innings.

This century comes over seven years since his first – against England at Cape Town in 2016. However, Bavuma has often leant a steady hand to a shaky Proteas batting lineup in recent years, now scoring 899 runs at an average of 47.3 since the start of 2021.

Bavuma has the chance to become the 16th South African to notch a double century in Tests. His team are well placed at 287/7, leading by a healthy 356 runs against a Windies side whose top score is just 251 so far in this series.

Twitter reactions to superb century by Temba Bavuma

Fans and pundits were full of praise for the new Proteas skipper, who responded to critics in the best possible way after a pair in the first Test. Here are some of the reactions.

Following the second Test, the two nations will play three ODIs and three T20Is from March 16 to 28. Bavuma is also expected to play a key role in South Africa’s ODI team, soon after a century against England back in January.

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