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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will remain in India once again. However, what sense of pride can Australia show? After finding themselves well and truly in the game at Delhi, they collapsed in a heap to surrender the trophy in the meekest way possible.

There is no doubt playing the high-quality Indian spinners in their own conditions is a huge ask. But, Australia’s insistence on playing shots they aren’t comfortable with (…. cough, sweep) is making the task all the more difficult. Steve Smith, who will step in as captain for this Test, has called for calmness at the crease. Spot on.

For India, the biggest priority is more runs from their top six. Rohit Sharma has looked in superb touch, but there has been a reliance on the lower order to get the team out of some trouble. The spin trio have also been magnificent with the bat, and they no doubt hold the key once again to keeping Australia well at bay to seal a 3-0 series lead.

Match Details

  • Location: Holkar Cricket Stadium, Indore.
  • Time: 9:30am (local).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Possible Playing XIs

Shubman Gill is likely to replace KL Rahul, according to reports.

India: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Shubman Gill, 3. Cheteshwar Pujara, 4. Virat Kohli, 5. Shreyas Iyer, 6. KS Bharat (wk), 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Ravichandran Ashwin, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Mohammed Siraj

There will be quite a few changes for Australia. Pat Cummins, unfortunately, is in Sydney with his ill mother. Steve Smith will captain.

Also, Cameron Green is set to return, with Travis Head to open. More details here.

Australia: 1. Usman Khawaja, 2. Travis Head, 3. Marnus Labuschagne, 4. Steve Smith (c), 5. Peter Handscomb, 6. Cameron Green, 7. Alex Carey (wk), 8. Mitchell Starc, 9. Nathan Lyon, 10. Todd Murphy, 11. Matt Kuhnemann/Scott Boland

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

India:

  • Rohit Sharma has struck 183 runs in three innings this series. He averages a mammoth 71.96 in 22 home Tests.
  • Virat Kohli has smashed a Test double ton at Indore. India’s number four was looking in terrific form at Delhi, especially in the first innings where he made 44.
  • Ravindra Jadeja is something else. He has struck 96 runs in two innings this series, along with 17 wickets (leading wicket-taker).
  • Against Australia, Jadeja has taken 80 wickets in just 14 Tests at an average of 17.23.
  • Only Rohit has more runs than Axar Patel (158) in this series. The left-hander has made scores of 84 and 74.
  • R Ashwin has taken 18 wickets in two Tests at Indore at an average of 12.50. Since the start of 2020, Ashwin has dismissed Steve Smith five times for just 73 runs in 149 deliveries. This includes two dismissals in Delhi.

Australia:

  • Speaking of Steve Smith, he is vital to Australia’s hopes. He still averages an impressive 52.21 in India. Also, he averages 67.73 in 36 matches as captain.
  • Marnus Labuschagne is Australia’s leading run-scorer in this series (119). Peter Handscomb is next with 109, making scores of 31 and 72* in the first innings of the two matches.
  • Nathan Lyon took 5/67 in the last Test, and will also be crucial to Australia’s hopes. In India, Lyon has taken 42 wickets in nine Tests at an average of 30.52.
  • Todd Murphy is Australia’s leading wicket-taker in this series (10).
  • Mitchell Starc has taken just seven wickets in four Tests in India at an average of 50.14. Regardless, if Starc plays, he will be key with his ability to reverse swing the ball and also dismiss the lower order as quickly as possible.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Australia have won just three of the last 16 BGT matches, both home and away.
  • Australia have lost their past three matches comfortably in Asia (1 vs Sri Lanka, 2 vs India).
  • Usman Khawaja is one of two half-centurions for Australia in this series, along with Handscomb.
  • Mohammed Shami at Indore: 2 inns, 7 wickets, avg. 18.85, econ. 2.69.
  • Shreyas Iyer in home Tests: 5 matches, 404 runs, avg. 44.88.

Holkar Cricket Stadium Indore Pitch Report and Weather

Hot and clear conditions are forecast right throughout the match. The surface looks very similar to the Nagpur pitch, with some green tinge in the middle and bare patches at each end. It looks very dry. The ball should turn early in the match once again, so first innings runs are crucial.

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction Today 1-5 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.

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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction

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IND vs AUS 3rd Test Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket Keepers: Peter Handscomb
  • Batters: Rohit Sharma, Steve Smith
  • All Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Axar Patel
  • Bowlers: Nathan Lyon

IND vs AUS 3rd Test Match Prediction – Who will win?

India to win.

Teams who have won a Test after following on

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Teams who have won a Test after following on

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Out of over 2,000 Tests, only four times has a team won a Test match after following on. New Zealand, in February 2023, became the first team since 2001 to achieve the feat in a thrilling win over England.

Here is the list of teams who have won after following on.

Miracle win after following on: List of teams who have won a Test match after being sent back in to bat

1. England beat Australia by 10 runs, Sydney 1894

The first happened way back in the 42nd Test in 1894 at the Sydney Cricket Ground. Australia amassed 586 in the first innings, led by George Giffen (161) and Syd Gregory (201). England responded with 325 and then 437 when sent into bat again.

Defending 177, Bobby Peel produced a spell of 6/67, supported by Johnny Briggs’ 3/25. Australia were cruising at 130/2, only to lose their last eight wickets for 36 runs to fall short by ten runs.

2. England beat Australia by 18 runs, Headingley 1981

The next instance happened nearly 100 years later. It was England against Australia once again, this time at Headingley.

Australia, who hit 401/9 declared, blew England away for 174 thanks to Dennis Lillee (4/49), Terry Alderman (3/59) and Geoff Lawson (3/32). With England reeling again at 135/7 in the second innings, the legendary Ian Botham smashed 149* to give England a fighting 129-run lead.

It was another legend – Bob Willis – who then dismanted the Australia lineup with 8/43 to bowl them out for 111. The tourists were never able to bounce back after this defeat, losing the next two Tests to lose the 1981 Ashes series.

3. India beat Australia by 171 runs, Kolkata, 2001

One of the great Test wins in history. Australia, who came into the Test having won their previous 16 matches, including the first Test of the 2001 series against India, took a 276-run lead on the first innings.

However, not even the most optimistic of Indian fans could have dreamt of what would happen next. Still trailing by 44 at 232/4, VVS Laxman (281) and Rahul Dravid (180) combined for a famous 376-run partnership that sent Eden Gardens into raptures.

Batsmen Ricky Ponting, Matthew Hayden, Michael Slater and Justin Langer bowled 21 overs between them, as India amassed 657/7 in their second

For India to win, there was still the small measure of knocking over a great Australia team inside a day’s play with a target of 383 to defend. What was even more remarkable was that Australia still had seven wickets in hand at tea on day five. But, Harbhajan Singh ran riot, taking 6/73 in 30.3 overs, along with Sachin Tendulkar who showed his bowling prowess with 3/31.

4. New Zealand beat England by 1 run, Wellington, 2023

Without a doubt one of the greatest Tests of all time. Neil Wagner, who had gone to all parts previously in the series, fought back to deliver a memorable New Zealand victory.

After being blown away by Harry Brook and Joe Root, New Zealand then found themselves 103/7 in pursuit of England’s 435/8. Tim Southee (73) and Tom Blundell (38) helped bring the deficit down to 216 to keep their heads above water.

Surprisingly, England chose to enforce the follow on. Five of New Zealand’s top seven hit a 50+ score in the second dig, with the classy Kane Williamson top scoring with 132. However, the Black Caps lost their last four wickets for just five runs, leaving thoughts in the back of everyone’s minds that 258 might just be a little too short against England.

It seemed that way as Root and Ben Stokes took England to 201/5 after the depths of 80/5. But, Wagner and Southee rallied to pull off a victory by one run, after Ben Foakes (35) looked set to get England over the line. What a game.

Australia possible playing XI for third Test against India

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Australia possible playing XI for third Test against India

Cricket News: Australia possible playing XI for third Test against India | Possible playing 11 for Australia for third Test vs India at Indore

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy will remain in India once again, after the home side demolished a sorry Australia side in Delhi. It has been a chaotic tour for Australia, with a number of players heading home for different reasons. The most significant – and upsetting – is captain Pat Cummins, who is by his mother’s side in palliative care. He will miss the third Test at Indore.

India are overwhelming favourites. However, Australia are expecting two welcome additions. Mitchell Starc and Cameron Green are set to return. There is still plenty to play for, with a spot in the World Test Championship (WTC) final up for grabs.

Australia possible XI for third Test at Indore

1. Usman Khawaja
2. Travis Head
3. Marnus Labuschagne
4. Steve Smith
5. Peter Handscomb
6. Cameron Green
7. Alex Carey (wk)
8. Mitchell Starc
9. Nathan Lyon
10. Todd Murphy
11. Matt Kuhnemann

David Warner is back home, recovering from a hairline fracture to his elbow. Travis Head, who top scored in the second innings at Delhi, is likely to open. Also, Cameron Green is 100% ready to go for the Test, and will slot in at six in place of Matt Renshaw, pushing Handscomb up to five.

Depending on the pitch, which is likely to aid spin, Australia could go in with three spin options again given they have the luxury of Green in the XI. Also, Mitchell Starc is fit and ready to go, with his reverse swing and ability to take lower order wickets crucial to Australia’s chances.

ALSO READ: WTC 2023 scenarios: Sri Lanka can still qualify ahead of Australia

LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2023 Match 16

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LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2023 Match 16

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Match 16 of PSL 2023 promises to be a blockbuster. Two in-form sides – especially with the bat – do battle in what could be a high-scoring classic for the chance to move to the top of the table.

Islamabad United’s net run rate of 1.049 is reflective of their dominance at times. In their three wins so far this season, they have scored at a rate of 10.49, with Azam Khan’s incredible 42-ball 97 the highlight of their thumping win against Quetta in their last match.

However, today is a different test. Shaheen Shah Afridi is displaying some of his best form once again, with the delivery to dismiss Babar Azam yesterday a thing of beauty. Also, Lahore’s batting will be a test of Islamabad’s attack, with Fakhar Zaman (96 off 45 balls) also coming into this match in imperious form.

Match Details

  • Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
  • Time: 7:00pm (local), 7:30pm (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures, visit Fixture Calendar.

PSL 2023 Match 16: LAH vs ISL Possible Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars: 1. Fakhar Zaman, 2. Mirza Baig, 3. Abdullah Shafique, 4. Sam Billings (wk), 5. David Wiese, 6. Hussain Talat, 7. Sikandar Raza, 8. Rashid Khan, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), 10. Haris Rauf, 11. Zaman Khan

Islamabad United: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz, 2. Colin Munro, 3. Rassie van der Dussen, 4. Shadab Khan (c), 5. Azam Khan (wk), 6. Asif Ali, 7. Faheem Ashraf, 8. Mubasir Khan, 9. Hasan Ali, 10. Abrar Ahmed, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lahore Qalandars:

  • Fakhar Zaman, who smashed 96 vs Peshawar on this ground yesterday, has the most runs in LAH-ISL matches (324). He averages 27.00 with a strike rate of 129.08.
  • Abdullah Shafique enjoyed a magnificent start to his PSL 2023 campaign. He smashed 75 off 41 balls yesterday.
  • In two knocks against Islamabad, Shafique has hit 96 runs at a strike rate of 184.62. This includes a half-century (52).
  • David Wiese was player of the match in last year’s Eliminator against Islamabad. The all-rounder smashed 28* (8) and took 1/20.
  • Shaheen Shah Afridi was outstanding yesterday (5/40). Against Islamabad since February 2019, he has taken 13 wickets in eight matches at an average of 20.38 and economy of 8.28.
  • Haris Rauf vs Islamabad: 8 inns, 12 wickets, avg. 21.67, econ. 8.67.

Islamabad United:

  • Colin Munro has solid numbers against Lahore since February 2020: 5 inns, 164 runs, avg. 41.00, econ. 130.16.
  • Since February 2022, Azam Khan has scored 60 runs in three innings vs Lahore (avg. 30) at a strike rate of 109.09.
  • In 12 matches against Lahore, Shadab Khan has scored 216 runs (avg. 21.60, SR 150) and has picked up 18 wickets (avg. 15.72, econ. 6.29).
  • Hasan Ali has taken six wickets in two matches so far in PSL 2023. His battle with Fakhar Zaman is important, as he has dismissed the left-hander twice in 38 balls in T20s (51 runs).
  • Fazalhaq Farooqi has taken 45 wickets in 39 innings in T20s since the start of 2022. This includes 3/28 a few nights ago against Quetta.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, Islamabad 9, Lahore 6.
  • Colin Munro has scored just nine runs off 18 balls against Shaheen Shah Afridi in T20s (no dismissals). Interestingly, Shaheen has dismissed Munro four times in 25 balls in ODIs, so the left-arm seamer has enjoyed success before.
  • Rassie van der Dussen has struck three 30+ scores in four matches this season: 31, 49, 42 and 1.
  • Rashid Khan bowled one of his most expensive spells in T20s yesterday (1/49). Against Islamabad, he has conceded just 5.31 per over in four matches (four wickets).
  • Faheem Ashraf has taken 18 wickets in just eight matches against Lahore. He averages just 11.28 with an economy of 7.52.

Gaddafi Stadium Lahore Pitch Report and Weather

241 played 201 in a high-scoring start to PSL 2023 at Lahore. With two strong batting lineups, we could see another run-fest on an excellent batting track.

A clear evening is forecast in Lahore.

PSL 2023 Match 16: LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction Today 27 February 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.

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PSL 2023 Match 16: LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction

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PSL 2023 Match 16: LAH vs ISL Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket-keepers: Azam Khan, Sam Billings 
  • Batters: Fakhar Zaman
  • All-rounders: Shadab Khan
  • Bowlers: Shaheen Shah Afridi

PSL 2023 Match 16: LAH vs ISL Match Prediction – Who will win?

A tough game to call. Perhaps the team batting first might hold an edge due to each side’s ability to post a big score.

T20 WC Final AU-W vs SA-W reactions: Australia win sixth title

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T20 WC Final AU-W vs SA-W reactions: Australia win sixth title

Australia won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the sixth time on Sunday as they defeated their South African counterparts by 19 runs in the final at the Newlands Cricket Ground. Opener Beth Mooney top scored with an unbeaten 74 to take the Meg Lanning-led side to 156 at the end of 20 overs.

She found little support from the rest of the batters barring Ashleigh Gardner, who notched 29 off 21 deliveries batting at number three. Shabnim Ismail and Marizanne Kapp scalped a couple of wickets each for the Proteas as they rounded off a satisfactory first innings.

However, the pressure of the chase got to them in the second innings as they really struggled to get going and were left with over 100 to chase in the last 10 overs. Opener Laura Wolvaardt played a fine knock of 61 but she took 48 deliveries for the same as the South Africans lacked a definite aggressor who could help fetch them quick runs in the middle-overs.

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Seasoned South Africans fail to step up

The likes of Kapp and skipper Sune Luus flattered to deceive and there was little support for Wolvaardt from the lower-middle order comprising the likes of Nadine de Klerk, Anneke Bosch and Sinalo Jafta. Chloe Tryon scored 25 but took 23 deliveries for the same and that really didn’t do South Africa much of a favour especially when the required run rate was skyrocketing as the game progressed.

The frontline Australian bowlers really made the job difficult for the chasing team – with the trio of Meghan Schutt, Gardner and Darcie Brown maintaining an economy rate of 5.75, 5 and 6.25 in their respective four-over spells. They also notched a wicket each and were well-supported by Jess Jonassen who dismissed Tryon and conceded 21 in her three overs.

Mooney and Gardner were named as the Player of the Match and as the Player of the Tournament respectively.

Travis Head held robust discussions with selectors after 1st Test snubbing

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Travis Head held robust discussions with selectors after 1st Test snubbing

Australian middle-order batsman Travis Head has revealed that he held robust discussions with the national team selectors after being dropped from the first Test against India in Nagpur earlier this month. Widely regarded as having been the batter of the Australian summer, Head’s exclusion from the playing XI of the opening game sent shockwaves down the cricketing fraternity.

The southpaw returned to the setup in the second Test in New Delhi and scored a gritty 43 whilst opening the batting in the third innings of the game.

“The conversations were robust, I guess, and everyone has different opinions. But I respect the coaching staff and selectors. I have a really strong relationship with them so think that’s what made the conversations the way they went because there’s respect both ways and we are able to voice our opinions,” Head reflected on the situation post the first game, as reported by ESPN Cricinfo.

Head averaged 50.38 with a strike rate of 80.86 in 10 Tests in 2022. He notched a century in the two-match Test series against West Indies and backed it up with three half-centuries against the visiting Proteas soon after. However, a collective score of 91 across five Tests in Pakistan and Sri Lanka earlier last year pushed him down the pecking order when the Australians landed in India this month.

“It is something I didn’t expect coming here, but sometimes that happens and thought I was able to go through that week and prepare myself for another chance. Now it’s making the most of that,” Head further added.

The 29-year-old explained that he was pleased with his footwork in the second innings of the Delhi Test and that the outing was a step forward with regards to his overall gameplay in the subcontinent. He believes that he adopted a defence-first approach in Sri Lanka and the fact that it didn’t deliver good results over there has pushed him to take a more positive attitude whilst looking to attack from the offset here in India. It is a method that has helped him succeed in Australia and Head is now hoping for similar results to follow suit in the coming two Tests as well.

The left-hander is set to open the batting in the absence of David Warner in the third Test in Indore beginning from March 1.

LAH vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2023 Match 15

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LAH vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2023 Match 15

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Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore will host match number 15 between Lahore Qalandars and Peshawar Zalmi as PSL resumes after a one day break. Both sides are on four points in the points table, with Zalmi playing a match more than Qalandars and hence Qalandars (3rd) are placed ahead of Zalmi (4th) because of net run rate. 

Qalandars come into this match after a big 63-run win over Gladiators, whereas Zalmi enter the contest after a poor six-wicket loss against Islamabad. The batting departments of both teams are looking in good touch and contributing equally to the team. The bowling department of Qalandars, filled with stars, is the main reason for their success so far. The Zalmi bowlers have also been effective at stages and would look to continue the form.

The two well balanced sides are ready to make, the second game of the day, an epic clash. The battle in the points table is heating up as half of the tournament will be done by the end of this game.

Match Details

  • Location: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore.
  • Time: 7.00 PM (local), 7.30 PM (IST).
  • For more cricket fixtures around the world, visit Fixture Calendar.

PSL 2023 Match 15: LAH vs PES Possible Playing XIs

Lahore Qalandars: Fakhar Zaman, Mirza Tahir Baig, Shai Hope (wk), Kamran Ghulam, Hussain Talat, Sikandar Raza, David Wiese, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi (c), Haris Rauf, Zaman Khan

Peshawar Zalmi: Mohammad Haris (wk), Babar Azam (c), Saim Ayub, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Rovman Powell, James Neesham, Dasun Shanaka, Wahab Riaz, Sufiyan Muqeem, Usman Qadir, Arshad Iqbal

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Lahore Qalandars

  • Mirza Tahir Baig has been very impressive in his maiden PSL season. The opener is the top run scorer for his side so far with 108 runs in three innings.
  • Fakhar Zaman has scored 103 runs striking at 151.47 thus far and is looking in good touch. At Lahore, he has scored 443 runs at average and strike rate of 29.5 and 132.6 respectively.
  • David Wiese has been economical thus far with a match winning performance to his name. He can come up with the one as Zalmi is his one of the favorite teams to play against. He has taken ten wickets in seven innings against PES and also scored a few batting cameos in the past.
  • Qalandars captain Shaheen Shah Afridi came up with fantastic figures of 3-22 in his last game against Gladiators, and looked in good rhythm. While playing against Zalmi, his class doubles up. He has 16 wickets in ten outings so far with an economy of 6.45.
  • Rashid Khan joined the side in the last clash and is bowling well. He has his PSL career best bowling figures, 5/20, against Zalmi.

Peshawar Zalmi

  • Babar Azam is in fantastic form as the Zalmi captain has scored 171 runs in four innings thus far in PSL season 8. While playing against Qalandars, he has scored 463 runs in 13 innings and would definitely look to add more at the batting friendly venue.
  • Mohammad Haris played a wonderful knock of 40 (21) in their last game and is looking in good touch since the beginning of the season. Peshawar team would expect more such good starts in the powerplay from him.
  • James Neesham has been a standout performer for the Zalmi side with four wickets and 72 runs to his name. He would be the one of the main key players for his side if they want to jump up in the points table.
  • Leg Break bowler Usman Qadir is the player to watch out for in this game as he is bowling in good rhythm. He has scalped three wickets so far this season. He can be a threat for the opposition batting lineup in the middle overs. He has taken three wickets in three innings against Qalandars.
  • Arshad Iqbal vs LAH: innings 4, wickets 6, economy: 6.86.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 15, LAH 6, PES 9.
  • Last 6 matches: LAH 5, PES 1
  • At Lahore: Matches : 2, LAH 1, PES 1 (Super Over)
  • This is the first game to be played at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore in this season of PSL.

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore Pitch and Weather Report

We can always expect high scoring games at the Lahore Stadium as the pitch offers help to the batters with minimal assistance to the bowlers.

The spinners can come into play in the middle overs to give some breakthroughs to either side. After winning the toss, batting first is always a good option at Lahore so that they can put scoreboard pressure on the chasing side.

No rain predicted at the venue this evening.

PSL 2023 Match 15: LAH vs PES Dream11 Prediction Today 26 February 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:

LAH vs PES Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2023 Match 15 | LQ vs PZ Dream11 Prediction Today | Lahore Pitch Report
PSL 2023 Match 15: LAH vs PES Dream11 Prediction

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PSL 2023 Match 15: LAH vs PES Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket-keepers: M Haris 
  • Batters: B Azam, F Zaman
  • All-rounders: J Neesham, S Raza 
  • Bowlers: Rashid Khan, U Qadir, S Afridi

PSL 2023 Match 15: LAH vs PES Match Prediction – Who will win?

Lahore to win.

AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Final

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AU-W vs SA-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Final

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Here we go. For the first time ever, a South Africa team – men’s or women’s – is in an ODI or T20 World Cup Final. Friday was a magnificent day for Suun Luus’ team, prevailing over a strong England side to complete a superb turnaround after the shock first up defeat to Sri Lanka 16 days ago.

In the 2023 T20 World Cup Final, this Proteas side has the chance to achieve history in another way, too. They have never beaten Australia in a T20I in six attempts, including back February 18 where they were beaten soundly with 21 balls remaining. But, this is a new day and whole new opportunity, and there is no doubt that they will give it their all.

And give it their all they must. Australia’s remarkable depth was on show yet again, this time in a thrilling semi-final against India. Their ability to win the big moments, particularly in the field, is a huge challenge for the host nation to overcome. Meg Lanning’s team’s significant experience in finals can come to the fore here, especially if they can get off to a good start to quieten what is expected to be a large and loud Cape Town crowd.

ALSO READ: AU-W vs IN-W Twitter reactions: Australia progress, India heartbroken yet again

Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Final: AU-W vs SA-W Possible Playing XIs

Australia have the luxury of adjusting their batting lineup according to the situation.

Australia: 1. Alyssa Healy (wk), 2. Beth Mooney, 3. Meg Lanning (c), 4. Ashleigh Gardner, 5. Ellyse Perry, 6. Tahlia McGrath, 7. Grace Harris, 8. Georgia Wareham, 9. Jess Jonassen, 10. Megan Schutt, 11. Darcie Brown

South Africa: 1. Laura Wolvaardt, 2. Tazmin Brits, 3. Marizanne Kapp, 4. Chloe Tyron, 5. Nadine de Klerk, 6. Sune Luus (c), 7. Anneke Bosch, 8. Sinalo Jafta (wk), 9. Shabnim Ismail, 10. Ayabonga Khaka, 11. Nonkululeko Mlaba

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Australia:

  • Alyssa Healy owns World Cup finals. In the 2020 T20 World Cup, she smashed 75 off 39 balls against India. In the 2022 ODI World Cup, she hammered a record 170 off 138 balls against England.
  • Interestingly, Healy has struggled against South Africa in the past. She has scored just 31 runs in four innings against them to date.
  • Beth Mooney is coming off a half-century against India. She too has excellent numbers in World Cup finals, with 78* (54) in 2020 (T20I) and 62 (47) in 2022 (ODI).
  • Meg Lanning has struck three 40+ scores in four innings in this World Cup. The only game she missed out was against South Africa, where she scored 1.
  • Tahlia McGrath was player of the match against the Proteas earlier in the tournament. She hit 57 off 33 balls.
  • Ashleigh Gardner is the only Australia player to have won two player of the match awards in this World Cup. She has taken at least one wicket in four of the five games, and has scored 19*, 28* and 31 in her past three knocks.
  • Megan Schutt has taken nine wickets in five matches this tournament at an average of 12.44 and strike rate of 10.6.

South Africa:

  • Laura Wolvaardt has come good at the right time. The classy opener has scored 66* and 53 in her past two knocks.
  • Wolvaardt has made scores of 41 and 19 in her two T20Is against Australia to date.
  • Tazmin Brits is in excellent touch. She scored 45 (36) against Australia last week, followed by 50* (51) vs Bangladesh and 68 (55) vs England.
  • The great Marizanne Kapp found her batting mojo in the semi-final. After a difficult group stage with the bat, she scored a vital 27* off 13 balls against England.
  • Kapp also bowled beautifully against Australia earlier in this tournament. She took 2/21, dismissing Beth Mooney LBW and Ellyse Perry caught.
  • Shabnim Ismail, who took a brilliant 3/27 in the semi-final, has picked up nine wickets in six T20Is against Australia at an average of 14.33 and economy of 6.29.
  • Ayabonga Khaka took three wickets in a game-changing 18th over against England to finish with 4/29. She will be key, especially at the backend of the Australia innings.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 6, Australia 6, South Africa 0.
  • Australia (125/4) beat South Africa (124/6) comfortably with 21 balls to spare earlier in this World Cup.
  • Alyssa Healy is Australia’s leading run-scorer in this World Cup (171) with an average of 57.00 and strike rate of 119.58.

Newlands, Cape Town Pitch Report and Weather

There has been something in the surfaces for everyone at Cape Town. In the semi-finals, batting in the powerplay was a joy, before spinners came in and found some turn.

The average first innings score on this ground in this World Cup is 152.27, with the team batting first winning six of the 11 matches. A score of 160 can be a winning one in the pressure of a final.

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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.

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Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket Keepers: Alyssa Healy, Beth Mooney
  • Batters: Laura Wolvaardt
  • All Rounders: Ash Gardner, Marizanne Kapp
  • Bowlers: Megan Schutt, Shabnim Ismail

Women’s T20 World Cup 2023 Final: AU-W vs SA-W Match Prediction – Who will win?

What a match this promises to be. It is the battle of the experienced vs the newbies when it comes to finals, and because of that, Australia’s know-how can get them the victory.

Batsmen with most runs in first six Tests

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Batsmen with most runs in first six Tests

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Harry Brook lit up the Basin Reserve on the opening day of the second Test match against New Zealand with an unbeaten 184 off 169 deliveries to take the visitors to 315 in 65 overs. The 24-year-old has been in sublime touch since debuting last year, garnering praise from all quarters including skipper Ben Stokes who likened him to become an all-format superstar like Virat Kohli.

After this innings, Brook has registered his name in a marquee list of players to have notched the most runs in their first six Test matches. Let us take a look at the greats that the young Englishman has joined in this category.

Who has the most runs in their first six Test matches?

1. Sunil Gavaskar: 912 runs

The Indian stalwart endured one of the most hostile debut tours of all time – facing the ferocious Caribbean pace attack in their own backyard in 1971. However, Gavaskar emerged triumphant out of the challenge, first recording half-centuries in both innings of the first Test before bringing up a century in each of the following three games.

He even scored an unbeaten 220 in the third innings of the fourth Test, thus solidifying the notion that he was up to counter and combat the vicious pace of the West Indian bowling unit. Gavaskar then headed off to England and carried on his form with half-centuries at both Lord’s and Old Trafford, tallying a total of 912 runs in his first six games, which is a record that holds its ground till this day.

2. Sir Donald Bradman: 862 runs

For all that it is worth; even Sir Donald Bradman with a career average of 99.94 had a modest start to his Test career. He scored 19 runs across both innings of his first game against England at the Exhibition Ground in 1928.

However, Sir Bradman followed it up with four centuries and then a double century (254) in his sixth game in Lord’s against England in 1930. His progressive career average had already shot up to 78.36 by the end of his sixth game, which was clear testament of the fact that he was destined for greatness right from the offset. Sir Bradman only went from strength to strength from there on, with his all-time high score of 334 coming in his seventh Test in Headingly against England in July 1930.

3. Harry Brook: 807 runs

With the kind of form that Brook is in, he can very well look to surpass both Sir Bradman and Gavaskar in this list by the end of the ongoing Test match.

Brook shot into fame with centuries in each of the three Tests that England played in Pakistan late last year. His stint in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) enabled him to acclimatize well to the playing conditions over there but he demonstrated terrific versatility to adapt seamlessly to the red-ball format.

He notched 89 and 54 in the first couple of innings of the first Test against the Kiwis last week. Brook then went a step higher and scored a swashbuckling 184 on Thursday. By all means, the batsman is slated to have an incredible Test career and the early signs of the same are there to be seen for all as of now.

QUE vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2023 Match 13

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QUE vs ISL Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: PSL 2023 Match 13

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Heading towards the match number 13, Islamabad United are coming in with a comfortable win last night and would be raring to go hard again against Quetta Gladiators. Islamabad are back on track and hence they stand second in the points table whereas Gladiators are at the bottom of the table with a single win in four matches. 

Islamabad and Quetta both have a quality pace bowling attack. However, even after changing the batting order last game, Abdul Bangalzai has failed to come good and this might force Gladiators to make a change in XI. On the other hand, the capital side, Islamabad, is more likely to go with the same winning combination. All the changes made by Islamabad last night resulted very well as Hasan Ali and Gurbaz had a fantastic match.

A high scoring game can be expected as both the heavy top order sides face each other at the National Stadium, Karachi tonight.

Match Details

  • Location: National Stadium, Karachi.
  • Time: 7.00 PM (local), 7.30 PM (IST).
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PSL 2023 Match 13: QUE vs ISL Possible Playing XIs

Quetta Gladiators: Abdul Bangalzai/Umar Akmal, Martin Guptill, Jason Roy, Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed (c & wk), Iftikhar Ahmed, Odean Smith, Mohammad Nawaz, Naseem Shah, Mohammad Hasnain, Qais Ahmad

Islamabad United : Colin Munro, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rassie van der Dussen, Azam Khan (wk), Shadab Khan (c), Asif Ali, Mubasir Khan, Faheem Ashraf, Tom Curran, Hasan Ali, Rumman Raees

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Quetta Gladiators

  • Martin Guptill has been quiet after his 117 runs inning and will look to get back on track tonight. He is the top run scorer for the side so far with 151 runs in four outings. 
  • Jason Roy played a fantastic knock of 48 (30) in the last game he played. He is indicating a big innings from his little but good knocks. Against ISL, he has 181 runs in five innings so far.
  • Mohammad Hasnain has taken six wickets in four innings this season and is the top wicket taker for his side. While playing against ISL he has eight wickets to his name. He can be one of the threats for the opposition batting lineup.
  • Mohammad Nawaz vs ISL: Innings: 14, Wickets: 12, Economy : 6.91
  • Sarfaraz Ahmed vs ISL: Innings: 14, Runs: 306

Islamabad United

  • Colin Munro is looking in good form and striking well thus far and will definitely continue to go hard at opponents in next games as well. In this season he has scored 98 runs with a strike rate of 175. Also, in six innings that he played against QUE, he has scored 226 runs at a strike rate of 178.
  • Rassie van der Dussen is the top run getter for his team with 122 runs in three innings.
  • Hasan Ali played his first game of PSL-8 last night and had fantastic bowling figures of 3-35. He has a fantastic record against QUE in the past with 18 wickets taken in 16 innings.
  • Shadab Khan vs QUE: Innings: 12, Wickets: 12 & 127 runs with the bat.
  • Faheem Ashraf vs QUE: Batting Innings: 6, Runs: 103, SR: 166. Bowling Innings: 9, Wickets: 13

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head : Matches: 15, QUE: 8, ISL: 7
  • At Karachi: Matches: 3, QUE: 1, ISL: 2.

National Stadium Karachi Pitch Report and Weather

The pitch at National Stadium has been fantastic from the batters point of view and hence producing a lot of runs thus far. But as the tournament progresses, the pitch is getting a little bit hard to bat on in later stages of the game when pace is taken off or ball gets older.

The weather hasn’t yet been the obstacle for the games so far and the same will happen tonight; no rain is predicted. But the dew factor comes into play in the second innings and makes it a little bit easier for the team chasing.

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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.

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Fan2Play Prediction

  • Wicket Keepers: S Ahmed
  • Batters: C Munro, J Roy
  • All Rounders: F Ashraf, S Khan
  • Bowlers: H Ali, M Hasnain

PSL 2023 Match 13: QUE vs ISL Match Prediction – Who will win?

Islamabad look good for another win.

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