Playing Xi
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Will Rishabh Pant get a chance? Predicting India's likely XI for 2nd ODI against South Africa
Cricket | Dec 02, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTIndia went in with a different batting order in the first ODI, with the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja returning to the fold for the side in the format. While India won the game, riding on Virat Kohli's smashing ton, there was a feeling that India left a few runs out there.
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Beau Webster left out, two debutants named in Australia's playing XI for first Ashes Test
Cricket | Nov 20, 2025, 10:31 AM ISTAustralia are set to field two debutants together in their Test XI for the first time since 2019 as they continue the transition in the longest format of the game, while still having the experienced cream feature as the hosts look to start the Ashes on a winning note in Perth against England.
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Kuldeep Yadav to be included? Predicting India's likely playing XI for 2nd ODI against Australia
Cricket | Oct 22, 2025, 07:32 PM ISTPerth ended up being a debacle for more reasons than one for the Indian team but not having Jasprit Bumrah for the ODIs might force the captain and the team management to mull a change in the bowling attack for the do-or-die clash in Adelaide on Thursday.
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Sudharsan to stay, extra batter to be included? Predicting India's likely XI for 2nd Test against WI
Cricket | Oct 09, 2025, 08:57 PM ISTIndia went in with multiple all-rounders for the Ahmedabad Test against the West Indies and even though the hosts won the first game comfortably, there has been a bit of discussion on the spots of a couple of players as Shubman Gill and Co. look to seal the series in the capital.
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IND vs SL, Women's WC 2025: India to bat first after losing toss; no Arundhati, Renuka for opener
Cricket | Sep 30, 2025, 04:14 PM ISTSri Lanka skipper Chamari Athapaththu won the toss and elected to bowl first under overcast Guwahati skies in the World Cup opener against India Women on Tuesday, September 30, Indian skipper Harmanpreet Kaur also wanted to bowl first but wasn't to disappointed with having a bat on a good track.
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No Sanju Samson and three spinners? Predicting India's likely XI for Asia Cup opener against UAE
Cricket | Sep 10, 2025, 02:50 PM ISTTeam India has been able to sustain an exciting T20I line-up for the last 8-9 months, but that is set to change with Shubman Gill returning to the setup as a vice-captain. India will play the UAE for the first time in nine years and will be keen to start well in the Asia Cup.
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IND vs ENG 1st Test playing XIs: England opt to bowl first; Sudharsan makes his debut for India
Cricket | Jun 20, 2025, 03:57 PM ISTSai Sudharsan became the 317th Test cricketer for India as the left-hander was handed his debut cap by Cheteshwar Pujara. England skipper Ben Stokes decided to bowl first after winning the toss, suggesting that the wicket will get better to bat on later.
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Brevis to come in among three changes? Predicting CSK's likely playing XI for SRH clash at Chepauk
Cricket | Apr 25, 2025, 01:55 PM ISTChennai Super Kings haven't been at their best in the 2025 edition of the IPL. Friday's encounter against the Sunrisers Hyderabad will be their final chance to stay alive in the competition, having lost six matches already and their opponents are not in any better shape.
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IPL 2025: Moeen Ali to return for Kolkata Knight Riders? Predicted Playing XIs for KKR vs SRH clash
Cricket | Apr 03, 2025, 12:23 PM ISTThe Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be back at their home venue, the Eden Gardens, to be able to regain some form having had a mixed start to their IPL 2025 campaign, against the team, they played last year's final and won.
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KKR vs RCB playing XIs: Bengaluru opt to bowl first, Spencer Johnson makes Kolkata debut
Cricket | Mar 22, 2025, 07:51 PM ISTKolkata Knight Riders Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bowl first in IPL 2025's opening game at the iconic Eden Gardens. Check out the playing XI of both teams.
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IND vs AUS Champions Trophy semi-final playing XIs: Australia make 2 changes, India remain unchanged
Cricket | Mar 04, 2025, 03:14 PM ISTAustralian captain Steve Smith won the toss and elected to bat in the Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Dubai. It was the 11th consecutive toss lost for Rohit Sharma and the 14th straight for India in ODIs but the Men in Blue will hope for the results to stay the same as last three games.
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IND vs NZ Playing XIs: India, New Zealand make a change each after Rohit continues toss-losing run
Cricket | Mar 02, 2025, 03:21 PM ISTIndia and New Zealand both stayed away from making too many changes to their playing XIs even though the final game of the group stage in the Champions Trophy didn't really have a meaning in the larger context apart from ascertaining the semi-finals fixtures.
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Rohit to open, KL Rahul at No 3 and two changes? Predicting India's likely XI for Boxing Day Test
Cricket | Dec 25, 2024, 12:51 PM ISTThe ongoing Border-Gavaskar series is poised nicely at 1-1 after the Gabba draw. While Australia have already named their playing XI making a couple of changes, India's line-up could also see as many personnel tweaks and more so in the combination and the balance for the Boxing Day Test.
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Australia confirm playing XI for Boxing Day Test against India, make two key changes
Cricket | Dec 25, 2024, 08:36 AM ISTAustralian skipper Pat Cummins confirmed that the hard-hitting in-form Travis Head was good to go after sustaining a crampy groin following the Gabba Test. The series is squared 1-1 as both Australia and India aim to throw the first punches at the MCG after a draw at the Gabba.
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Strongest playing XI for each of 10 teams after IPL 2025 mega auction including RCB, KKR, MI, CSK
Cricket | Nov 26, 2024, 09:47 AM ISTWith some exorbitant prices, a few steals and several high-profile players going unsold later all 10 teams finalised their squads ahead of the 2025 edition of the IPL. The two-day mega auction saw INR 639.15 crore getting spent with 182 players finding homes, some old and most of them new ones.
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IND vs AUS 1st Test: Warner's replacement found, no Cameron Green - Australia's predicted playing XI
Cricket | Nov 21, 2024, 08:30 AM ISTThe first Test of the five-match series between India and Australia is all set to get underway on Friday (November 22) at the Optus Stadium in Perth. The hosts are certain to hand a debut to David Warner's replacement while all eyes will be on Marsh's role as an all-rounder.
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IND vs BAN: India go with 3 pacers in playing XI, Bangladesh opt to field in overcast Chennai
Cricket | Sep 19, 2024, 09:26 AM ISTBangladesh won the toss and opted to field against India in the first Test in Chennai on Thursday, September 19. It is a bit cooler and overcast at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and Indian skipper Rohit Sharma also wanted to field.
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Rishabh Pant returns, one debutant among 3 changes? Predicting India's likely XI for 3rd ODI vs SL
Cricket | Aug 07, 2024, 09:07 AM ISTTeam India will be disappointed with their batting show in the ongoing ODI series against Sri Lanka so far as it has nearly cost them both the matches. India can't win the series but the Men in Blue have a chance to level it and might undergo a couple of changes to achieve that goal.
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Riyan Parag to return among 2 changes? India's predicted playing XI for 4th T20I against Zimbabwe
Cricket | Jul 13, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTTeam India would aim to seal the five-match T20 series against Zimbabwe in the fourth encounter in Harare on Saturday, July 13. After winning the last two games with different combinations, the young Indian brigade will be confident of winning the series in the fourth match itself.
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Samson, Jaiswal return among 3 changes? India's likely playing XI for 3rd T20I against Zimbabwe
Cricket | Jul 10, 2024, 07:00 AM ISTAfter levelling the series 1-1, the young Indian team will be bolstered by the return of the T20 World Cup winners Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube into the squad ahead of the third T20I against Zimbabwe. There will be a selection headache for coach and captain with so many options.