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  The Punjab Kings have been one of the most active teams in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years. However, they will be without Jonny Bairstow, who has been an important player for them, in the upcoming season. The English wicketkeeper-batsman has opted out of the tournament due to personal reasons, leaving a void in the Punjab Kings' batting line-up. The franchise will be looking to find a suitable replacement for Bairstow, who has been an excellent performer for them over the years. Here are three players who could potentially replace him in the Punjab Kings' line-up: Alex Hales: The English opener has been in tremendous form in T20 cricket and could be a great addition to the Punjab Kings' line-up. He has played in the IPL before and has the experience of playing in Indian conditions, which could be an added advantage. Colin Munro: The New Zealand opener has been a consistent performer in T20 cricket and could provide the Punjab Kings with a solid option at th...

Rishabh Pant, the young and dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, has been a key player for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the years. He has been in tremendous form with the bat and has shown great leadership skills as well. According to recent reports, his jersey number could now be embossed on the Delhi Capitals jersey or cap. The Delhi Capitals are looking to make some changes to their jersey for the upcoming season, and one of the ideas being discussed is to have Pant's jersey number, which is 17, embossed on the jersey or cap. This move would be a tribute to the young star who has been a consistent performer for the franchise. The reports suggest that the Delhi Capitals management is in talks with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding this proposal. If approved, this move would not only be a tribute to Pant but also a way for the team to show its support and appreciation for the young talent. Pant has been a vital cog in the Delhi Capit...

  The Women's Cricket Premier League (WPL) 2023 eliminator will see the Mumbai Indians Women's team take on the UP Warriorz in what promises to be an exciting match-up. Both teams have had a good season so far and will be looking to book their place in the final. Here's a look at who is likely to come out on top in today's match. Mumbai Indians Women's team have had a good season so far, finishing second in the points table. They have a strong batting line-up, led by Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur, both of whom are in good form. Their bowling attack is also in good form, with Jhulan Goswami, Poonam Yadav, and Radha Yadav all capable of picking up wickets. On the other hand, the UP Warriorz have had a mixed season so far, finishing third in the points table. They have a strong batting line-up, led by Mithali Raj, who has been in good form. Their bowling attack is also strong, with Ekta Bisht, Poonam Yadav, and Rajeshwari Gayakwad all capable of picking up wicke...

  The Women's Cricket Premier League (WPL) 2023 eliminator will see the UP Warriorz take on the Mumbai Indians Women's team in what promises to be an exciting match-up. Here's a look at the predicted playing XIs for both teams. UP Warriorz Predicted Playing XI: Nuzhat Parween (wk), Priya Punia, Mithali Raj (c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Sushma Verma, Ekta Bisht, Shikha Pandey, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Poonam Yadav, Mansi Joshi, and Radha Yadav. The UP Warriorz have a strong batting line-up, led by the experienced Mithali Raj, who is also the captain of the team. She will be supported by Priya Punia and Jemimah Rodrigues, both of whom are highly talented and capable of scoring big runs. The bowling attack of the UP Warriorz is equally strong, with the likes of Shikha Pandey, Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Poonam Yadav, and Radha Yadav, all of whom are capable of picking up wickets and restricting the opposition's scoring. Mumbai Indians Women's Predicted Playing XI: Anjali Chand (wk), Je...

David Warner, the Australian cricketer, is a household name in the Indian Premier League (IPL), thanks to his remarkable performances for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) franchise. The left-handed batsman has been a mainstay in the SRH team and has led them to IPL glory on one occasion. Let's take a look at some of Warner's career records and stats in the IPL. Warner has scored a total of 5447 runs in 148 IPL matches, at an average of 42.22 and a strike rate of 142.39. He has scored four centuries and 48 half-centuries, with a highest score of 126. Warner's consistency and ability to score runs at a brisk pace make him a valuable asset to any team. In terms of his IPL captaincy, Warner has led SRH in 56 matches, winning 34 and losing 22. He has a win percentage of 60.71, which is the highest among all IPL captains who have led their team in at least 50 matches. Warner's performances in the IPL have earned him several accolades over the years. He has won the Orange Cap, aw...

Dinesh Karthik recently took to Twitter in support of Rishabh Pant as the latter player is currently recovering from the fatal car accident that he was involved in on 30th December, 2022. Karthik’s tweet came in response to Yuvraj Singh’s picture of him and Rishabh Pant together, which the former World Cup winning player posted on his social media.  Yuvraj Singh met Rishabh Pant for the first time after the player’s accident and went on to tweet the following, “On to baby steps!!! This champion is going to rise again soon. Was good catching up and having a laugh. What a guy, positive and funny always!! More power to you.”  In response to Yuvraj Singh’s Twitter post, Dinesh Karthik himself went on to tweet about how happy he was to see the two players together. Here’s what Karthik tweeted, “ Lovely. So happy to see this. No one can inspire rishabh more than the man who staged one of the greatest comebacks in sport. More power to both. Pant is ruled out of any cricket competitio...

  Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja played a crucial role in India's Border-Gavaskar Trophy series win against Australia. The spin duo's impressive performance in the first two Tests helped India take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the series. Despite losing the third Test in Indore, India managed to clinch the series after the fourth and final Test ended in a draw. Speaking to broadcasters after the final Test, Ashwin praised Jadeja, stating that playing together has made them both better players. He acknowledged that they started their journey a long time ago but they wouldn't be as lethal without each other. Ashwin also credited Jadeja for giving him the freedom to be creative with the ball and commended his bowling in the Delhi Test. The veteran spinner added that he saw Jadeja upset after getting out on 28 in India's first innings during the final Test, which showed how disappointed he was. Despite losing the third Test, Ashwin and Jadeja's exceptional perfo...

  Najam Sethi, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), has questioned the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as to why it is concerned about sending its players to Pakistan for the Asia Cup while other teams have no such issues. Sethi, who is keen to ensure that the Asia Cup is played in Pakistan, has said that he will raise the matter at the next meetings of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) and International Cricket Council (ICC). He added that if the BCCI refuses to send a team to Pakistan for the Asia Cup, then they will have to consider not playing the ODI World Cup in India. Sethi has kept his options open and wants Pakistan to host the Asia Cup, as well as the ICC Champions Trophy in 2025. He sought advice from the Pakistani government before attending the meeting. The BCCI has not yet made any official statement on the matter. However, reports suggest that the board is concerned about the safety and security of its players in Pakistan. The last time India ...

  Gujarat Giants (GUJ-W) are set to face a tough challenge against Mumbai Indians (MI-W) after suffering a heavy defeat in their previous match against Delhi Capitals. Mumbai, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, have been in great form and are on the verge of securing a spot in the final. Gujarat, on the other hand, have struggled with just one win in their four matches and sit second-last in the points table with the worst net run rate. In their previous encounter, Mumbai dominated Gujarat and won by a massive margin of 143 runs. Gujarat will need to up their game and break Mumbai's winning streak if they want to stay in contention for a place in the Eliminator clash. Gujarat Giants' predicted XI for the match against Mumbai Indians includes Sabbhineni Meghana and Sophia Dunkley as openers. Laura Wolvaardt, who was signed up as a replacement for the injured Beth Mooney, made her debut in the last match but was dismissed for just one run. Sophia Dunkley, who played a match-winning knock o...

  Bangladesh has made history by defeating the reigning world champions, England, in their first-ever T20I series matchup. In the initial T20I, Bangladesh successfully restricted England to a score of 156/6, and then chased down the target in 18 overs with six wickets in hand. Their performance in the second T20I was even better as they managed to bowl out the English team for just 117 runs and later chased down the target in 18.5 overs with four wickets remaining. The final T20I between the two teams will take place on Tuesday, March 14th at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka. Despite already losing the series, England will look to restore some pride by winning the final game and avoid being swept in the series. Meanwhile, Bangladesh will be aiming to secure a whitewash against the world champions. Pitch Report for BAN vs ENG: The Shere Bangla National Stadium has hosted 66 T20Is, where the team batting second has emerged victorious 35 times. The average score in the first...

The fifth match of the inaugural Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2023 featured a thrilling encounter between Delhi Capitals and UP Warriorz, both coming into the game with prior wins. Delhi Capitals got off to a great start, scoring 211 runs in 20 overs. In response, UP Warriorz struggled to chase the target, ultimately losing by 42 runs. Here are the key takeaways from the match. Delhi Capitals owed their massive score to skipper Meg Lanning's fantastic innings. Lanning played a captain's knock, scoring 70 runs off 42 balls and leading her team to victory. Tahlia McGrath put up a good fight for UP Warriorz, scoring an unbeaten 90 off 50 balls. Although her innings wasn't enough to secure a win, the team put up a valiant effort and will seek to improve in upcoming matches. One notable decision made by UP Warriorz was to bench Grace Harris for the game against Delhi Capitals. Harris played an integral role in the team's win against Gujarat Giants, leading some to question w...

In the sixth match of the Women's Premier League 2023, the Gujarat Giants Women (GUJ-W) will face off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCB-W) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Both teams are winless in the tournament, having lost their first two games, and are eager to secure their first victory. GUJ-W will be hoping for the return of their captain, Beth Mooney, who leads the team, while RCB-W, led by Smriti Mandhana, will aim to turn their fortunes around and put up a strong performance. According to the pitch report, both venues in the WPL 2023 have seen high-scoring games, with teams successfully chasing down targets. Teams batting first would need to score more than 180 runs to defend their total, and spinners are likely to have an advantage over pacers. The probable playing XIs for GUJ-W and RCB-W include talented players like Ashleigh Gardner, Sophie Devine, and Ellyse Perry. Smriti Mandhana, the Indian opener and RCB captain, has provided solid starts in the ...

The 25th match of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2023 will witness Peshawar Zalmi (PES) locking horns with Quetta Gladiators (QUE) at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. PES currently stands at fourth place on the points table with three wins in six matches. Led by Babar Azam, the team will be aiming to put up a strong performance against QUE. In contrast, QUE has had a dismal campaign so far, failing to secure consecutive wins and winning only two out of their eight matches. They need to win both of their remaining games to have a chance of making it to the knockout stage. Hence, Sarfaraz Ahmed and his team will be looking to perform exceptionally well against PES. The match is scheduled to take place on March 8 at 7:30 PM IST and will be telecasted and streamed live on Sony Sports Network and SonyLiv. The Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been providing a great batting surface in this edition of PSL, with the team batting second winning thrice out of four games played at the venue. Therefo...

The prediction for the second ODI between Bangladesh and England is difficult to make as both teams are capable of winning the match. However, England has a stronger team on paper and also won the first ODI comfortably, which may give them a psychological advantage. On the other hand, Bangladesh will be determined to bounce back and level the series. The match could be closely contested and any team that performs better on the day may emerge as the winner. The second ODI between England and Bangladesh will be held on March 9, 2023, at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka. England are currently ranked third in the ICC ODI rankings, while Bangladesh are ranked seventh. In the first ODI, England defeated Bangladesh by six wickets, thanks to an impressive performance by their top-order batsmen. Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy put on a 110-run opening stand, and Joe Root scored an unbeaten 70 to guide England to victory. Bangladesh will be looking to bounce back in the second ma...

In the first match of WPL 2023, the teams of Gujarat Women (GUJ-W) and Mumbai Women (MI-W) will face each other. The match is scheduled to be held on Sunday, March 5. Both teams are set to begin their campaign in the tournament, and it will be interesting to see which team comes out on top in this encounter. GUJ-W vs MI-W Pitch Report: The pitch at the venue has been conducive to batting in recent times. The batters will look to make the most of the conditions on offer and put up a big score on the board. The team winning the toss is likely to opt to bat first. GUJ-W vs MI-W Probable Playing XIs: Gujarat Women (GUJ-W): Shafali Verma, Priya Punia, Richa Ghosh (wk), Harleen Deol, Ekta Bisht, Pooja Vastrakar, Poonam Yadav, Renuka Singh, Bharti Fulmali, Tanuja Kanwer, Arundhati Reddy Mumbai Women (MI-W): Jemimah Rodrigues, Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Taniya Bhatia (wk), Pooja Vaidya, Shikha Pandey, Poonam Yadav, Mansi Joshi, Radha Yadav, Arundhati Reddy GUJ-W vs M...

Lahore Qalandars (LAH) will take on Multan Sultans (MUL) in the 20th league match of the ongoing PSL 2023. The match will be hosted by the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Saturday, March 4. Lahore Qalandars are currently sitting at the top of the points table, having won four out of their five games so far in the tournament. On the other hand, Multan Sultans have had an inconsistent campaign so far, winning two out of their five games. They are currently fifth in the points table and will need to start winning consistently if they are to make it to the playoffs. LAH vs MUL Pitch Report: The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium has been a good one for batting, with plenty of runs on offer. The team winning the toss is likely to bat first and put up a big score on the board. LAH vs MUL Probable Playing XIs: Lahore Qalandars (LAH): Fakhar Zaman, Sohail Akhtar (c), Zeeshan Ashraf (wk), Mohammad Hafeez, Ben Dunk, Tim David, Rashid Khan, Shaheen Afridi, James Faulkner, Haris Rauf, Ahmed Daniyal...

Powerd by CricTracker Based on current form and team composition, Islamabad United (ISL) are the favorites to win the match against Quetta Gladiators (QUE) in the PSL 2023. ISL have a well-balanced team with several key performers such as Colin Munro, Alex Hales, Rassie van der Dussen, Shadab Khan, Azam Khan, Hasan Ali, and Tom Curran. Azam Khan has been in outstanding form this season, scoring 242 runs in six innings with a strike rate of 175.36. Meanwhile, Hasan Ali has been a key bowler for ISL, taking wickets in four matches so far. On the other hand, QUE have struggled in the tournament, winning just one match and losing four in a row. While they have experienced players such as Mohammad Hafeez, Sarfaraz Ahmed, and Martin Guptill, they have not been able to perform consistently. Their bowling attack, led by Naseem Shah and Mohammad Nawaz, has also struggled to contain opposition teams. Considering the above factors and the pitch conditions, ISL are expected to win the match agains...

Powerd By CricTracker After a thrilling opening match of the Women’s Premier League, the action continues as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB-W) and Delhi Capitals (DEL-W) face each other in the second match on March 5 (Sunday) at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium. RCB-W will be led by star Indian batter Smriti Mandhana, while DEL-W will be led by the most successful international captain, Meg Lanning. RCB-W has a star-studded squad with several big names from international cricket, including Ellyse Perry, Renuka Singh Thakur, Richa Ghosh, Heather Knight, and Megan Schutt. In contrast, DEL-W has stars such as Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Alice Capsey. The boundaries at the Brabourne Stadium are shorter than at other Indian stadiums, so a high number of boundaries can be expected during the game. The pitch is expected to assist the pacers early on, while spinners may struggle due to the short boundaries. The captain winning the toss will most likely bowl first. The probable playin...

Karachi Kings will face off against Islamabad United at the Pindi Club Ground in Rawalpindi on March 3, after their loss to Peshawar Zalmi in the previous match. With only two wins out of seven matches, Karachi Kings are desperate for a win to boost their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. On the other hand, Islamabad United, led by Shadab Khan, suffered a thrashing by Lahore Qalandars in their last match. The team needs significant improvement in both batting and bowling departments. Despite this setback, they are in a better position in the league table, having won three out of their five matches. The ISL vs KAR match is scheduled for March 3 at 7:30 PM IST and will be broadcasted on Sony Sports Network & SonyLiv. The pitch at Pindi Club Ground has favored the batters so far, with a score above 190 being considered a good score. Chasing will be the preferred option on this pitch. Islamabad United is expected to field Colin Munro, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rassie van der Dussen, Sh...