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Which bowler has the most wickets after three Tests?

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Which bowler has the most wickets after three Tests?

Cricket News: Which bowler has the most wickets after three Tests? | List of bowlers with the most wickets after three Tests

Sri Lanka’s Prabath Jayasuriya has made quite the start to his Test career, so much so that he is among the highest wicket-takers after three Tests in the history of the game.

Jayasuriya, who took the best figures on debut for Sri Lanka, has played key roles in Sri Lanka’s wins over the Aussies and Pakistan in Galle. In the process, he took a remarkable 29 wickets, which is the equal-second most by any player after three matches.

Most wickets after three Tests

Here is the list of the bowlers with the most wickets after three games.

31, Narendra Hirwani, India

Hirwani holds the record for the most wickets after three Tests (31). The legspinner took 16 of them in an incredible debut match against West Indies in Chennai in 1988, before taking eight and seven wickets against New Zealand at Bengaluru and Mumbai respectively.

29, Charlie Turner, Australia

Australia legend Charlie Turner was the original record holder for the most wickets after three Tests. The pacer, who made his debut in 1887 against England, took 29 wickets in his first three games at an extraordinary average of 11.69. He went on to finish with 101 wickets in 17 Tests at an average of 16.53.

29, Prabath Jayasuriya, Sri Lanka

Left-arm spinner Prabath Jayasuriya came into a Sri Lankan side struggling to find control from its spinners. They were disappointing in a heavy defeat against Australia at Galle, one Test after the spinners went wicketless in a victory against Bangladesh in Dhaka.

Enter Jayasuriya. Despite being an infant at Test level, Jayasuriya displayed all his cricketing know-how with a wonderful display of variations in speed and turn en-route to 29 wickets at an average of 20.37.

27, Rodney Hogg, Australia

Another Australian in the list. Pacer Rodney Hogg took an incredible five five-wicket hauls in his first six innings as a Test bowler, all against England in 1978. His first 27 wickets cost just 11 runs apiece – one of the most memorable starts to a Test career in history.

27, Axar Patel, India

Another Indian in the list, as well as another left-arm spinner. Axar Patel might still live in the nightmares of the English batsmen as he tormented them in the 2021 series in India.

The Englishmen looked clueless particularly against his delivery that went on with the arm. Patel took four five-wicket hauls in six innings to finish with 27 scalps after his first three Tests, the equal third-most ever.

AU-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: CWG 2022 Match 1

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AU-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: CWG 2022 Match 1

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For the first time in 24 years, cricket is part of the Commonwealth Games. Women’s cricket will be the centerpiece from a cricketing perspective, as seven nations seek to challenge Australia, who are undoubtedly favourites for the gold medal.

India is first up in a game that could set up their campaign. If you remember, India upset Australia in their first match of the 2020 T20 World Cup, with the spinners producing the goods in Sydney that night. However, if Harmanpreet Kaur’s team are to topple over the Australians, they will need to bat more proactively than they did in their recent tour of Sri Lanka.

In terms of Australia’s preparations, it was stop-start due to the rain in Ireland. The Aussies were too strong for both Pakistan and Ireland in the series, with Meg Lanning moving back to the number one position in the T20I batting rankings thanks to 113 runs in two innings. Also, the bowlers, led by spinners Alana King and Jess Jonassen, were in fine form, and they will be aiming to make early inroads into India’s batting lineup.

AU-W vs IN-W Possible Playing 11

Australia: 1. Beth Mooney, 2. Alyssa Healy (wk), 3. Meg Lanning (c), 4. Tahlia McGrath, 5. Rachael Haynes, 6. Ashleigh Gardner, 7. Nicola Carey/Annabel Sutherland, 8. Jess Jonassen, 9. Alana King, 10. Megan Schutt, 11. Darcie Brown

Sabbhineni Meghana has recovered from COVID-19 and has joined the squad. Pooja Vastrakar also tested positive and will miss this game as she is still in quarantine in Bengaluru.

India: 1. Smriti Mandhana, 2. Shafali Verma, 3. Sabbhineni Meghana, 4. Harmanpreet Kaur (c), 5. Jemimah Rodrigues, 6. Deepti Sharma, 7. Yastika Bhatia/Taniya Bhatia (wk), 8. Sneh Rana, 9. Rajeshwari Gayakwad, 10. Renuka Singh, 11. Radha Yadav

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Australia:

  • Beth Mooney loves playing against India. She has the most runs in AUS-IND T20Is (487) at a superb average of 44.27 and strike rate of 119.66.
  • Meg Lanning is back atop the batting rankings. The skipper was in fine touch in the Ireland tri-series and has the second most runs for Australia against India (464, avg. 30.93, SR 101.98).
  • Also, Lanning has an excellent T20 record in England: 12 inns, 392 runs, avg. 39.20, SR 124.84.
  • Tahlia McGrath has won player of the match in all four innings she has batted in T20Is. Two of them were against India last year, where she struck unbeaten scores of 44 and 42.
  • Ashleigh Gardner is expected to play a key role with bat and ball. She has scored 231 runs in 10 innings vs India (avg. 23.10, SR 127.62) along with nine wickets in as many innings.
  • Jess Jonassen has the most wickets of any Australian spinner against India. The left-arm spinner has taken 16 wickets at a fine average of 14.25 and economy of 5.43.
  • Alana King continues to impress. She was terrific in Ireland recently, taking eight wickets in four matches at an average of 5.75 and economy of 3.83.

India:

  • Smriti Mandhana is crucial at the top. The vice-captain has a strong record against Australia (14 inns, 465 runs, avg. 35.77, SR 130.62), including some strong performances last year across formats.
  • Skipper Harmanpreet Kaur has scored the most runs for India against Australia (474). However, she will be aiming to improve on her average of 24.95 and strike rate of 99.37.
  • Jemimah Rodrigues averages just 19.50 and strikes at 98.48 vs Australia. But, she is constantly improving, evidenced by important knocks in Sri Lanka last month.
  • Deepti Sharma will be crucial in the absence of Vastrakar. She has scored 151 runs against Australia (avg. 25.17) and has 12 wickets (avg. 18.50).
  • Rajeshwari Gaikwad has a very impressive 15 wickets in nine matches against Australia at an average of 17.67 and economy of 7.36.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 23, Australia 16, India 6, N/R 1.
  • Australia have won the last three completed T20Is against India, including the T20 World Cup Final.
  • No one can forget Alyssa Healy’s wonderful innings in the T20 World Cup Final. She averages 24.27 in 17 T20Is vs India (364 runs) at an impressive strike rate of 144.44.
  • Megan Schutt has 13 wickets in nine matches against India at an average of 18.46 and economy of 6.82.
  • Can Shafali Verma improve on her numbers vs Australia? She has scored 117 runs at an average of 14.63 and strike rate of 142.68.

Edgbaston Birmingham Pitch Report and Weather

It is often a good batting surface at Edgbaston, with some high run rates in the 2022 Vitality Blast and England men’s incredible run chase against India in the Test.

In the Blast, the average first innings score was 158.88 at a run rate of 9.04 due to one shortened match where 98 was scored in eight overs.

There is a slight chance of showers, but conditions should be mostly fine. A top of 22 degrees is forecast with some cloud cover.

Commonwealth Games 2022 Match 1: AU-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction 29 July 2022

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:

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CWG 2022 Match 1: AU-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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CWG 2022 Match 1: AU-W vs IN-W Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Alyssa Healy
  • Batswomen: Beth Mooney, Meg Lanning, Smriti Mandhana
  • All-rounders: Tahlia McGrath, Harmanpreet Kaur
  • Bowlers: Alana King, Jess Jonassen

AU-W vs IN-W Match Prediction: Who will win?

Australia have great depth and should win this match.

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

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

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It was entertainment of the highest order as England and South Africa played out another memorable T20I. Less than 24 hours later, the two teams will back at it again, as England aim to win their first white-ball series of their home season.

Led by Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali and Dawid Malan, England produced their best white-ball batting display since their magnificent Test run. The attacking, unrelenting strokeplay that they are so well known for has come to the fore, and they have an immediate opportunity to replicate that in Cardiff.

For South Africa, the key question is how they can stop the bleeding against a deep and powerful batting lineup. Andile Phehlukwayo’s place is under the spotlight after conceding 63 in his four overs, while the Proteas need Tabraiz Shamsi to rediscover the form that took him to the number one ranking in 2021.

However, despite the 41-run defeat, there is much to be positive about. The emergence of Tristan Stubbs is as exciting as it is thrilling, forming part of a batting lineup that is looking strong on paper, especially when you consider Rassie van der Dussen and Aiden Markram are to come back.

ENG vs SA 2nd T20 Possible Playing 11

England may look to stick with the same team.

England: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Jonny Bairstow, 5. Moeen Ali, 6. Liam Livingstone, 7. Sam Curran, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Adil Rashid, 10. Reece Topley, 11. Richard Gleeson/David Willey

Aiden Markram and Rassie van der Dussen were rested for the first T20I. It remains to be seen whether they will return. Dwaine Pretorius could replace Andile Phehlukwayo.

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Rilee Rossouw/Rassie van der Dussen, 4. Heinrich Klaasen/Aiden Markram, 5. David Miller (c), 6. Tristan Stubbs, 7. Dwaine Pretorius, 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9. Keshav Maharaj, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

  • Jonny Bairstow made South Africa pay for missed chances yesterday. After his brilliant 90 (53), he now has 428 runs in 11 innings vs SA at an average of 47.55 and strike rate of 157.35.
  • England used Moeen Ali in the middle overs and it paid dividends. The all-rounder smashed a magnificent 52 off 18 balls, taking his career strike rate against South Africa to 180.45.
  • Also, England could be tempted to use Moeen early with the ball. He has dismissed Quinton de Kock four times for 60 runs in 42 deliveries in T20s.
  • Dawid Malan enjoys playing against the Proteas. He smashed 42 off 23 balls yesterday, part of 338 runs in seven knocks vs SA in T20Is (avg. 56.33, SR 159.43).
  • Also, Malan has a good record in T20s at Cardiff: 8 inns, 264 runs, avg. 44.00, SR 132.00.
  • Reece Topley’s dream season continued. He dismissed left-handers de Kock and Rilee Rossouw yesterday on his way to 2/29. Also, the left-armer has taken five wickets in four matches on this ground (avg. 21, econ. 8.08).
  • Chris Jordan was his usual self in the field yesterday, taking another terrific catch. He has the most wickets for England against South Africa in T20Is (15).
  • Adil Rashid in T20s at Cardiff: 6 matches, 9 wickets, avg. 17.78, econ. 7.27. Sam Curran also has good numbers: 5 matches, 7 wickets, avg. 10.57, econ. 6.43.

South Africa:

  • England will be sure to set another strong offside field for Quinton de Kock. So how will he respond? If he gets going, watch out, as he strikes at 160.89 in 10 T20Is vs England (325 runs).
  • What a performance it was by Tristan Stubbs. The youngster smashed 72 off 28 balls, and he will be itching to get back out to the crease today.
  • If Rassie van der Dussen returns, he will be one to watch. He smashed a superb 94* off 60 balls in his last T20I against England. He also scored a century in the ODI series.
  • So too Aiden Markram. He had a brilliant IPL earlier this year (381 runs, avg. 47.63, SR 139.05) and scored 52* off 25 in his last T20I vs England.
  • Lungi Ngidi now has simply incredible numbers against England after his five-wicket haul. He has 17 wickets in just seven matches against them with a strike rate of 9.2. This includes both Roy and Buttler three times each.
  • Kagiso Rabada was wicketless but economical yesterday (4-0-30-0). The pacer, who has nine wickets in seven T20Is vs England, will be better for the run.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-Head: Matches 23, England 12, South Africa 10, N/R 1.
  • England have won six of the past seven T20Is against the Proteas.
  • Jos Buttler has the most runs in ENG-SA T20Is: 16 inns, 438 runs, avg. 33.69, SR 158.12.
  • Rilee Rossouw in T20s this year: 26 inns, 879 runs, avg. 43.95, SR 186.62.
  • David Miller averages just 20.50 with a strike rate of 135.53 vs England. He can fire at anytime, though, as seen in the IPL earlier this year where he scored 320 runs when chasing at a strike rate of 152.38, and was dismissed just twice.

Sophia Gardens Cardiff Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score in the Blast at Cardiff this year was just 147.5 (excluding the rain-shortened seven over match between Welsh Dragons and Somerset). The chasing team won four of the seven matches on the ground.

England and South Africa are both capable of smashing that average first innings score. A relatively clear night is forecast.

ENG vs SA 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction 28 July 2022

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:

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ENG vs SA 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Option 2:

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ENG vs SA 2nd T20 Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler, Quinton de Kock
  • Batsmen: Jonny Bairstow, Aiden Markram
  • All-rounders: Moeen Ali, Dwaine Pretorius
  • Bowlers: Reece Topley, Lungi Ngidi

ENG vs SA 2nd T20 Match Prediction: Who will win?

Once again, a score above 175 could prove to be a tough chase on a ground where scores were on the lower side in the Blast. England start as favourites.

Will cricket be part of the Olympics?

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Will cricket be part of the Olympics?

Cricket News: Will cricket be part of the Olympics? | Cricket using Commonwealth Games for Olympics springboard

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is looking to use its participation in the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 as a stimulant to further push its quest of getting involved in the Olympic Games.

ICC chief executive Geoff Allardice explained that the board’s annual general meeting (AGM) was held in Birmingham in order to celebrate cricket’s return to the CWG after 24 years.

“We have declared our ambition to be involved in the Olympic Games. We are assisting the LA 2028 organisers and providing any information will help their assessment of different sports with regards to addition to the Olympic programme. But, at this stage, a decision is due next year,” Allardice was quoted in a report by ESPN Cricinfo.

Cricket in the Olympics will help grow the game

Allardice affirmed that putting cricket in multi-sport events like the CWG, Asian Games and the African Games will help for the growth of the game.

“One, it gives a lot of our member countries a seat at the top table for sporting organisations within their country. Two, the coverage of these games reaches new audiences that may not be traditional cricket audiences,” the senior executive form the ICC further opened up on this issue.

Eight teams will be participating in the women’s T20 event of the upcoming CWG in Birmingham. Barbados will be acting as a representative for West Indies whereas India, Pakistan, Australia, England, South Africa, New Zealand and Sri Lanka will make up for the other seven sides. All the matches will be played at the Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham. The event will begin from 29th July and the final will be played on 7th August.

The Commonwealth Games Federation had stated that around 90 per cent of cricket’s one billion fans reside in the Commonwealth nations.

They hence believed that the game would find resonance not only in Birmingham but also amongst several fans across the competing countries. The ICC along with the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) apparently lobbied actively for cricket’s inclusion in the CWG.

ICC set to announce first-ever women’s cricket FTP

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ICC set to announce first-ever women’s cricket FTP

Cricket News: ICC set to announce first-ever women’s cricket FTP | ICC to announce Future Tours Programme for women’s cricket

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is set to unveil the first-ever women’s Future Tour Program (FTP) spanning from 2022-25.

ESPNCricinfo reports that teams will primarily engage in three-match One Day International (ODI) series as per this FTP. These series’ will be a part of the Women’s Championships that will help sides qualify for the 2025 ODI World Cup that will be held in India.

Women’s cricket FTP a huge step in the right direction for the women’s game

“The women’s FTP is going to be published. It’s the first time we have had a long-term plan around women’s series that can give broadcasters and fans a certainty about who is playing who and what time of the year,” Geoff Allardice, chief executive officer (CEO) of the ICC, was quoted in a report by the aforementioned website.

Allardice added, “It is structured around the ICC Women’s Championships through from 2022-25 with a lead up to the next World Cup which will be staged in India.”

Accordingly, the long-drawn demand of having a clear and persistent roadmap for women’s cricket might finally see the light of day in the coming times. Cricket boards have shied away from increasing the number and regularity of games in female cricket due to reported reluctance from the broadcaster’s end so far.

However, Allardice explained that he heard positive feedback from his interactions with some women’s cricket captains in an ICC-hosted panel discussion in Birmingham on Tuesday.

The players apparently informed him about that their schedules have become busier than before. The ICC CEO affirmed that the growth of women’s T20 leagues across the world along with these international games will bring about a very solid calendar for female cricket in the future.

Regardless of these developments, women’s Tests still continue to be an optional product. Only 10 Test matches have been played in women’s cricket since 2014 and all of them since 2017 have eventually resulted in a draw. “I can’t really see women’s Test cricket evolving at any particular speed,” ICC chairman Greg Barclay had quipped in a chat with the BBC Test Match Special recently.

Where will the World Test Championship (WTC) Final be played?

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Where will the World Test Championship (WTC) Final be played?

Cricket News: Where will the World Test Championship (WTC) Final be played? | ICC announces venue for WTC Finals 2023 and 2025

Lord’s will host the finals for the ongoing and next edition of the World Test Championship (WTC) in 2023 and 2025 respectively. The International Cricket Council (ICC) made this decision in its Annual General Meeting (AGM) that concluded in Birmingham on Tuesday 26 July, 2022.

The inaugural final of the competition was initially supposed to be held in Lord’s in June 2021. However, the venue was shifted to Ageas Bowl due to the Covid-19 restrictions prevalent at that point in time.

“It’s June so that rules out a number of other venues and we’ve got to get certainty around where it’s hosted. We’re out of Covid now so subject to arrangements being made and being able to be hosted out of Lord’s I think that’s the intention,” ICC chairman Greg Barclay had told the BBC Test Match Specialsome time ago.

As of now, South Africa and Australia occupy the top-two spots in the WTC 2021-23 standings. Pakistan, India and West Indies follow the table-toppers in the rankings respectively. New Zealand won the first edition of the WTC by defeating India by eight wickets in the first finale of the competition last year.

Cricket News: Where will the World Test Championship (WTC) Final be played? | ICC announces venue for WTC Finals 2023 and 2025
Where will the World Test Championship (WTC) Final be played? New Zealand won in 2021.

Changes in ICC Chairperson Election Process

Moreover, the ICC has gone on to make some tweaks in the process of electing the next chairperson of the board. The polls are due to be held in November 2022 and the victor will be decided by a simple majority instead of a two-thirds one. Incumbent chairman Barclay is likely to fight for another term in office that will run from December 2022-November 2024.

Membership Update

The ICC has also received an update regarding the cricket situation in Afghanistan from its working group in addition to the representatives of the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB). They have put on hold the Ukraine Cricket Federation’s application for Associate membership.

The federation will have to mandatorily fulfil some clauses of the membership criteria, which includes having an appropriate administrative structure and a pathway for women’s cricket as well. Further, Uzbekistan, Cambodia and Cote D’Ivoire have been granted the associate membership status, which takes the count of the total number of members in the ICC to 10, ESPNCricinfo reports.

India, Bangladesh and England set to host Women’s World Cups

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India, Bangladesh and England set to host Women’s World Cups

Cricket News: India, Bangladesh and England set to host Women’s World Cups | Locations set for T20 World Cups and ODI World Cup until 2027

India has won the rights to host the women’s One Day International (ODI) World Cup in 2025, Cricbuzz reports. The T20 World Cups in 2024 and 2026 will be held in Bangladesh and England respectively. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka is set to be the host nation for the inaugural T20 Champions Trophy in 2027.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has clarified that these countries were awarded the rights on the basis of a competitive bidding process. A sub-committee comprising of Martin Snedden, Clare Connor, Ricky Skerritt and Sourav Ganguly reviewed each bid.

“Accelerating the growth of the women’s game is one of the ICC’s strategic priorities and taking these events to some of our sport’s biggest markets give us a fantastic opportunity to do that and deepen its connection with cricket’s one billion plus fans,” ICC Chairman Greg Barclay was quoted in a report by the aforementioned website.

Women’s World Cups will help accelerate the growth of the game

Meanwhile, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah asserted that India has the necessary infrastructure in place to deliver a successful edition of the Women’s ODI World Cup.

ECB’s interim CEO Clare Connor reminisced Heather Knight lifting the ODI World Cup for England at Lord’s in 2017. He explained that women’s cricket has developed by leaps and bounds since then with a greater number of girls taking up the sport at various professional levels.

“We’re seeing right now the positive impact that the Women’s Euros is having for football, and hosting this global cricket event will give us another incredible opportunity to inspire even more girls to pick up a bat and ball,” Connor further explained.

Meanwhile, Bangladesh will be hosting the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup for the second time. The tournament was played over there back in 2014 and Australia had emerged victorious in that edition of the competition. Moreover, the women’s T20 finals will be extended to 12 teams from the current 10 from 2026 onwards.

The Women’s Champions Trophy is a new format and Sri Lanka will host the inaugural edition of the six-nation tournament in 2027. But it remains subject to their own qualification for the same. Accordingly, three of the four major women’s ICC tournaments set to be played till 2027 are likely to be hosted in the Indian sub-continent.

Will India women win the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal?

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Will India women win the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal?

Cricket News: Will India women win the 2022 Commonwealth Games gold medal? | India aiming to win gold at 2022 Games

Indian vice-captain Smriti Mandhana has expressed excitement about participating in the Commonwealth Games (CWG) as cricket returns to the international multi-nation tournament after 24 years.

The 26-year-old mentioned that the Indian squad will strive to win the gold medal in the Games that will commence in Birmingham from 28 July.

We are aiming for gold – India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana

“Really excited to be part of the Commonwealth games. I think it is something very new for me and our team. We’ve never experienced going out and playing a tournament where other sports are also involved. So, I’m definitely looking forward to it,” the southpaw was quoted in a report by CricBuzz.

“We all know the feeling because we’ve all watched the Commonwealth and Olympics, when the Indian flag goes higher and we hear the national anthem… everyone knows that feeling and definitely we are aiming for gold. I don’t think we’ll look for just a podium finish because when the flag goes higher and the national anthem plays, that’s the best feeling,” Mandhana explained to the aforementioned website.

Commonwealth Games 2022 format

Eight sides will be participating in the women’s event with the teams being segregated in two groups of four countries each.

England automatically qualified for the Games as they are hosting the upcoming edition of the CWG. The next five teams, i.e., Australia, India, New Zealand, South Africa and Pakistan qualified on the basis of their standings in the ICC Women’s T20 Rankings.

West Indies could have taken the next spot but their place was to be determined by a regional qualifier as the team is made up of a group of nations. However, the qualifiers could not take place due to the Covid-19 pandemic and their spot was taken by Barbados as they were the winners of the most-recent Twenty20 Blaze that took place in 2019.

A Commonwealth Games Qualifier (CWQ) was held at the Kinrara Oval in Malaysia to select the eighth team for the tournament. Sri Lanka won that tournament undefeated and are now set to compete in Group B with the likes of England, South Africa and New Zealand.

Group A: Australia, Barbados, India, Pakistan

Group B: England, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka

The top-placed team from both the groups will play against the second-placed side of the opposite group in the Semi Finals. The losers of the Semi Finals will contest each other in the third-place playoff for the bronze medal.

The final will be conducted on 7th August. India’s campaign will begin against Australia on 29th July.

Cricket last featured in the CWG as a 16-team men’s tournament in Malaysia back in 1998. South Africa, Australia and New Zealand had clinched the gold, silver and bronze medals respectively. Women’s cricket will continue to feature in CWG 2026 that will be conducted in Victoria in Australia.

The best fielders in the history of cricket

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The best fielders in the history of cricket

The best fielders in the history of cricket | Who are the best fielders in cricket history?

Cricket is a sport that is enjoyed by people all over the world. While batting and bowling receives a lot of attention, fielding is often the unsung hero of the game. There are some fielders who have stood out from the rest, due to their exceptional skills and athleticism.

Top fielders in cricket history

Jonty Rhodes

Jonty Rhodes is widely regarded as one of the best fielders in history. He was known for his quick reflexes and safe hands, which helped him save many runs for his team. Rhodes also had a great throwing arm, which made him even more valuable in the field.

He was so good at fielding that he was often compared to a cat. Rhodes was an important part of the South African cricket team for many years, and he helped them win several matches.

Ricky Ponting

The best fielders in the history of cricket | Who are the best fielders in cricket history?

The next name on our list is Ricky Ponting. Not only is Ponting one of the great batsmen, but he was also an excellent fielder. He had a safe pair of hands, and was often seen taking catches in the slips cordon. He was also known for his brilliant run-outs, which often turned the tide of the match. Not only a great fielder and batsman but Ponting is also one of the most successful Aussie Captains of all time.

Andrew Symonds

There is no doubting the late Andrew Symonds’ ability as a fielder. He was quick, had a strong arm and was very agile. He was also a very good batsman and handy bowler. His all-round abilities made him a valuable member of any team he played for.

Symonds started his career playing for Queensland in the Sheffield Shield. He quickly made a name for himself as an outstanding fielder. He was soon selected to play for Australia and became a regular member of the side.

Symonds had a great deal of success with the bat, but it was his fielding that really set him apart from other players. He had the ability to change the course of a match with a single catch or run out. Symonds was a key member of the Australian team that won the 2003 World Cup. He played a vital role in the victory, taking some important catches and scoring crucial runs.

Herschelle Gibbs

The best fielders in the history of cricket | Who are the best fielders in cricket history?

Herschelle Gibbs is undoubtedly one of the finest fielders in the history of cricket. He has been a part of some of the most memorable fielding moments in the sport, thanks to his athleticism and fearlessness on the field. He was also a very accurate thrower, and has often been used as a relay man in the outfield.

AB de Villiers

There is no doubt that AB de Villiers is one of the most talented fielders in the history of the sport. His athleticism and reflexes are second to none, and he has taken some of the most spectacular catches in the game. He is also a very accurate thrower, and has often been used as a makeshift wicket-keeper when needed.

In short, he was the complete package when it comes to fielding. One of the things that set AB de Villiers apart as a fielder is his ability to read the game. He always seemed to be one step ahead of the batsman, and this allowed him to get into position for some amazing catches.

Ravindra Jadeja

There is no doubting Ravindra Jadeja’s fielding abilities. He is one of the most excellent fielders in the world and has been a key member of the Indian team for many years. He has saved countless runs for his team and has taken some amazing catches. He is also a very useful bowler and batsman, making him a valuable all-rounder.

Jadeja made his debut for the Indian team in 2009 and has since become one of their most important players.

Due to his all-round ability, particularly his excellence as a fielder, India have enjoyed numerous victories with him in the side. He is a regular member of the starting XI and is usually one of the first names on the team sheet.

Suresh Raina

Raina has been hailed as one of the most exceptional fielders in the world by some of the greatest players and commentators in the game. His reflexes, agility and sure-handedness were second to none and he has saved many a match for India with his spectacular fielding.

Suresh Raina made his first appearance for India in 2005 and went on to play over 300 matches for his country. He was a vital part of the Indian team for over a decade.

Steve Smith

Smith has been described as “a magician” with his fielding abilities. He has taken some of the most amazing catches in the game and always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Smith is also a very quick thinker and is always one step ahead of the batsman. This allows him to get into position quickly and make some amazing saves. There are few players in the world who can match Smith’s fielding abilities and he is truly a class act.

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These are just some of the best fielders in the history of Cricket. There are many other names that could have been included on this list, but these are the ones that stand out the most.

ENG vs SA 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report

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Context is a big talking point in white-ball cricket these days, particularly in the aftermath of Ben Stokes’ retirement from ODIs. T20 Internationals are often a point of discussion, but with a T20 World Cup around the corner, there is always a sense of importance about these matches with the aim to gain important form and confidence.

England and South Africa have played some thrilling T20Is over the years. In early 2020, the two teams played memorable contests, with the Proteas winning by one run followed by England’s two-run win two days later.

Later that year, England swept South Africa 3-0 in a series behind closed doors. There will be no quiet atmosphere this time around as England need to arrest a slide in white-ball cricket and the Proteas look to rediscover their excellent form from 2021. With both teams possessing great firepower – most notably in the two captains – we could be in for thrilling T20 cricket.

ENG vs SA 1st T20 Possible Playing 11

Jonny Bairstow is expected to play despite having swelling in his knee in the lead up to this match. Also, England might have to choose one between Phil Salt and Harry Brook, as well as Sam Curran and David Willey. Salt has played four matches on this ground, with an average of 56.67 and strike rate of 171.72 to his name.

Ben Stokes is rested.

England: 1. Jason Roy, 2. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 3. Dawid Malan, 4. Jonny Bairstow, 5. Liam Livingstone, 6. Phil Salt/Harry Brook, 7. Moeen Ali, 8. Sam Curran/David Willey, 9. Chris Jordan, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Reece Topley

Rilee Rossouw could make his long-awaited return to the South Africa team. David Miller will lead in Temba Bavuma’s absence.

South Africa: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Rilee Rossouw/Reeza Hendricks, 3. Rassie van der Dussen, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller (c), 7. Dawine Pretorius, 8. Keshav Maharaj/Tabraiz Shamsi, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Lungi Ngidi

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

England:

  • Dawid Malan broke his half-century drought in T20Is with a 77 against India recently. The left-hander has a terrific record against South Africa, with 295 runs in six matches at an average of 59.00 and strike rate of 156.08. This includes three half-centuries and a top score of 99*.
  • Jos Buttler has the most runs in ENG-SA T20Is: 15 inns, 416 runs, avg. 34.66, SR 154,07, 3 50s. He has scored 54 runs off just 28 balls against Nortje in all T20s (two dismissals) and an impressive 72 off 37 against Rabada (one dismissal).
  • Jonny Bairstow has had mixed success at number four in T20s. However, he too has solid numbers against South Africa in this format: 10 inns, 338 runs, avg. 42.25, SR 154.33, 3 50s.
  • England could use Moeen Ali against de Kock. The off-spinner has dismissed him four times in 42 balls in T20s for a total of 60 runs.
  • Chris Jordan has the most wickets in ENG-SA T20Is (15). His economy rate of 9.77 is cause for improvement. Also, expect Jordan to be a livewire in the field.
  • Reece Topley has taken four wickets in three T20s on this ground at an economy of 7.56. He comes into this series in good form.

South Africa:

  • Is this the day we see Rilee Rossouw back in South Africa colours? He has had a brilliant year so far in T20s, with 875 runs in 25 innings at an average of 46.05 and unbelievable strike rate of 186.97.
  • Quinton de Kock has scored the most runs for South Africa against England among current players (323). He averages 35.88 and strikes at a very impressive 163.13.
  • Rassie van der Dussen smashed a superb 94* off 60 balls in his last T20I against England. He also scored a century in the ODI series.
  • Aiden Markram is a genuine impact player in this format. He had a brilliant IPL earlier this year (381 runs, avg. 47.63, SR 139.05) and scored 52* off 25 in his last T20I vs England.
  • Kagiso Rabada is back on deck for the Proteas. He has nine wickets in six T20Is vs England (SR 15.6) and has good numbers against Jason Roy in international T20s: 27 balls bowled, 32 runs conceded, two dismissals.
  • Lungi Ngidi has taken 12 wickets in just six T20Is vs England, including Jason Roy twice in 19 deliveries and Buttler twice in 28. His economy rate is high (10.65), but he strikes every 11.1 deliveries on average.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 22, England 11, South Africa 10, N/R 1.
  • England have won five of the past six matches against South Africa. The Proteas did knock off England in the World Cup last year.
  • England could be well served elevating Moeen Ali to the top four. He averages just 17.50 against South Africa (mostly down the order) but has a strike rate of 152.17.
  • Dawid Malan has scored 23 off 18 balls against Rabada without dismissal in T20Is. Against Ngidi, Malan has scored 37 off 23 balls for one dismissal. The corresponding figures are 32 off 20 balls without dismissal against Nortje.
  • David Miller had an IPL to remember earlier this year. When chasing, he scored 320 runs at a strike rate of 152.38, and was dismissed just twice.

County Ground Bristol Pitch Report and Weather

The average first innings score on this ground in the 2022 T20 Blast is 171. The chasing team won three of the five matches.

Cloudy and cool weather is forecast, with a top of about 22 degrees.

ENG vs SA 1st T20 Dream11 Prediction 27 July 2022

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

Base Team:

  • Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler, Quinton de Kock
  • Batsmen: Aiden Markram, Rassie van der Dussen
  • All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Dwaine Pretorius
  • Bowlers: Chris Jordan, Kagiso Rabada

ENG vs SA 1st T20 Match Prediction: Who will win?

A score of 175+ could prove to be a tough chase. With the Proteas looking more fresh, they are well placed to win this match.

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