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Match Overview KKR vs RCB: The defending champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will play the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the famous Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday, March 22, marking the official start of the eagerly awaited 18th season of the IPL 2025. Ajinkya Rahane will lead KKR for a season after they parted ways with Shreyas Iyer, their IPL-winning captain. The core group, however, is still in place, guaranteeing consistency in their title defense. The team won their third title with a landslide victory in the final after playing well in the second half of the 2024 Indian Premier League. Rajat Patidar will lead RCB this season as they continue to pursue their first IPL championship. Even though they qualified for the playoffs the previous season, they were unable to turn things around. The focus will be on Virat Kohli to hit runs since he is once again the center of attention. KKR vs RCB: Head-to-Head So far, KKR and RCB have participated in 34 IPL games. Of those games, 20 have been won by the Kolkata Knight Riders. Bengaluru's Royal Challengers won fourteen. They clashed twice in the 2024 Indian Premier League. Both games were won by KKR, one by one run and the other by seven wickets. KKR vs RCB: Who'll win? The team bowling first will win the match, according to Finebook247. KKR is predicted to win by Google Match Prediction with a 54% likelihood. We also forecast KKR to win. There is a rain scare during the contest, though. Whatever occurs, anything can happen. KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: Eden Gardens pitch report A balanced venue for players of all trades has long been offered by Eden Gardens. It has, however, been excellent for the batters in the past few years. When the ball ages, the spinners do receive some support, but generally speaking, the batters will take center stage during the game. Weather The morning of March 22 is expected to bring rain to Kolkata. Even throughout the game, cloud cover is predicted, but there is a lower ri

India won the 2025 Champions title in Dubai on Sunday, defeating New Zealand by four wickets. It was their third victory in this eight-team competition and their eighth ICC title. Having advanced to the knockout stages on numerous occasions, including the 2003 ODI World Cup, the 2017 Champions Trophy, the 2023 ODI World Cup, and two appearances in the World Test Championship finals in the 2019-21 and 2021-23 cycles, India has proved itself as one of the top teams in cricket. To date, Australia has won six ODI World Cups (1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023), one T20 World Cup in 2021, two Champions Trophies in 2006 and 2009, and one WTC in the 2021-2023 cycle, making them the most successful team across all formats. The PTI examines the previous ICC competitions that the Indian squad has won: 1983 ODI World Cup: In a low-scoring summit match at Lord's, Kapil Dev's squad overcame all odds to defeat the formidable West Indies, who had won the championship twice in a row, and record India's first-ever victory in a global cricket event. 2002 Champions Trophy (shared with Sri Lanka): Even though they co-hosted the 1996 ODI World Cup, India lost in heartbreaking fashion in the semifinals and left with the determination to improve. India and the hosts Sri Lanka had to share the trophy because of the continuous rains in Colombo on September 29 and 30 (reserve day), even though the squad captained by Sourav Ganguly went into the final undefeated. 2007 ICC World T20: India and other cricket boards may not have taken the shortest format seriously at the time, but a young team led by MS Dhoni made history by defeating bitter rivals Pakistan in a nail-biting final to win the competition's first edition. 2011 ODI World Cup: The Indian team was under a great deal to win the ODI World Cup trophy after a protracted and elusive wait. After a 28-year wait, Dhoni's squad finally achieved their goal when they defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in the Mumbai final to win the

Bangladesh vs New Zealand: Bangladesh and New Zealand will play a pivotal Group A meet at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on February 24 as the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 heats up. After defeating India, Bangladesh needs a win to remain in the running, while New Zealand, having just defeated Pakistan, will try to continue their dominance. BAN vs NZ 6th Match Details Match: Bangladesh vs New Zealand, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Date: Monday, February 26, 2025 Time: 3:30 PM IST | 10:00 AM GMT | 3:00 PM Local Time Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi Bangladesh vs New Zealand Predicted Playing XI Bangladesh: Tanzid Hasan, Soumya Sarkar, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Jaker Ali (wk), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Mustafizur Rahman, Rishad Hossain, and Nahid Rana New Zealand: Mitchell Santner (c), Tom Latham (wk), Will Young, Devon Conway, Kane Williamson, Glenn Phillips, Daryl Mitchell, Michael Bracewell, Matt Henry, Nathan Smith, and William O'Rourke Bangladesh vs New Zealand Prediction: Who will Win CT 2025 Match? New Zealand's recent performance puts them as the match's favorites. In addition to their bowling attack, which includes Matt Henry and spinners Santner and Sodhi, being efficient in subcontinental conditions, their top order, which is supported by Latham and Young, is in superb form. Though it might help seamers early on, the Rawalpindi pitch is anticipated to be batting-friendly. The outcome of the match and team play may be impacted by cloudy situations with chances for rain. Bangladesh needs to win this match, while Pakistan also needs to win. Both of them will be disqualified from the 2025 Champions Trophy if the Blackcaps win. Despite their ability to outperform their opponents, Najmul Shanto and his squad have struggled recently. The Asian team will need to perform at their highest level to win because of New Zealand's squad's adaptability. Bangladesh could pose a threat, but New Zealand is the cle

Match Overview: MI vs DC: The Indian Premier League 2025 begins on Wednesday, May 21, as the Mumbai Indians play the Delhi Capitals in Match №63 at Mumbai's legendary Wankhede Stadium. Both clubs are anxious for a win to bolster their chances of making the cut, and the upcoming match is crucial in determining the outcome of playoff qualification. The Mumbai Indians are currently positioned fourth in the points table, having accumulated 14 points and boasting a positive net run-rate (NRR) of 1.156. By winning the upcoming match, they will secure their playoff spot by reaching 16 points and eliminating Delhi, who can only achieve a maximum of 15. After a poor start, MI have turned things around, and this will be their first game since the IPL resumed on May 17. In contrast, the Delhi Capitals occupy the fifth position, having accrued 13 points and possessing an NRR of +0.260. Their recent performance has raised concerns, but a victory against MI would bring them to 15 points and keep them in the running. To qualify with 17 points, they must then defeat the Punjab Kings. In the meantime, the team further damaged their chances by losing their last match against the Gujarat Titans. Since this is a virtual knockout, they will aim to set aside their previous performances and approach this tie with a clean slate. MI vs DC Match Details: Match: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Match 63, IPL 2025 Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Date & Time (IST): Wednesday, May 21, 7:30 PM LiveStreaming: JioHotstar Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report: Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium is expected to have a batting-friendly surface. Batters are anticipated to find gaps with reasonable ease, even though pacers may get some early movement and spinners may get grip later. Teams may choose to chase here because dew is expected in the second inning. With an 82% probability of showers, rain could play spoilsport. Head to Head Record: Matched Played: 36 Mumbai Indians Won: 20 Delhi Capitals Won: 16

GT vs LSG: In Match 64 of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans (GT) will face Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday, May 22, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Under Shubman Gill's leadership, GT will be hoping for a crucial victory to guarantee a spot in the top two of the standings. After their recent loss, Rishabh Pants LSG, who are already eliminated from the playoffs. Will be hoping for a victory to boost their spirits and close off the season on a high note. It's interesting to note that other playoff-bound teams will be cheering for an LSG victory because it would damage GT's opportunities of placing in the top two, which would give them a big edge in the knockout stage. IPL 2025 Match Schedule: Match: Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants Date: Thursday, May 22 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Captain (GT): Shubman Gill Captain (LSG): Rishabh Pant GT vs LSG Head-to-Head: In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants have faced one another six times. GT has won in four of those meetings, while LSG came out on top two. GT vs LSG IPL 2025 Prediction: The Gujarat Titans enter this match as the strong favorites. Shubman Gill's team will be ready to build on their convincing 10-wicket victory over the Delhi Capitals after securing a playoff spot and securing a top-two finish. They are further strengthened by their home advantage at the Narendra Modi Stadium and their well-rounded performance. However, the Lucknow Super Giants are only playing for their own pride. Rishabh Pant's team will try to finish their season strong even if they are already out of the playoff picture. But they are now at risk, particularly when facing a GT team that is playing well, due to inconsistency and a run of losses. Gujarat Titans Playing 11: Jos Buttler (wk), Shubman Gill (C), Sai Sudharsan, Sherfane Rutherford, Shahrukh Khan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, K Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and M

SRH vs LSG Prediction: On Thursday, March 27, Sunrisers Hyderabad will play the Lucknow Super Giants in a memorable IPL 2025 match. The Sunrisers had a fantastic start to the season, defeating the Rajasthan Royals, while the Super Giants faced a crushing loss to the Delhi Capitals. SRH vs LSG Match Details: Date: Thursday, March 27 Time: 7:30 pm IST Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Captains: Pat Cummins (SRH), Rishabh Pant (LSG) SRH vs LSG Prediction: Who will Win Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants? Since the season's opening game, the Sunrisers have been causing chaos, and the Lucknow Super Giants will be severely weakened after giving the Delhi Capitals the game. The return of Avesh Khan is a huge boost for the Super Giants. Who are already hindered by their fast bowling problems. The Orange Army at home is usually a powerful force. Additionally, any opponent may find their current season's score to be concerning. Following the manner of the loss against the Capitals, LSG needs motivation. Although their bowling is lacking, their batting is very dangerous. The Super Giants can apply pressure on the SRH bowling attack with players like Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant, and Mitchell Marsh. However, SRH's unrelenting batting power can be dangerous to any team. The Lucknow club will benefit greatly from the home crowd and the wave of orange flags. Even though LSG might surprise them with a renewed effort that day, Sunrisers are still heavily favored in this match. SRH vs LSG H2H Record LSG has won three of their last four meetings with SRH, giving them the advantage in this matchup. To improve this record, SRH will want to take advantage of their home advantage and current performance. As an aside, SRH's only victory was during the 2024 Indian Premier League, and the game is notorious for the public censure of former LSG captain KL Rahul by their owner, Sanjiv Goenka. Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report Especially since

GT vs MI Match Overview: GT vs MI: Gujarat Titans (GT) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will square off in the ninth match of the current on Saturday, March 29 at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. With losses to Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings in their opening games, respectively, Gujarat and Mumbai had a dismal start to their IPL 2025 campaigns. Punjab defeated the Shubman Gill-led team in their most recent home match. Despite valiant efforts from Jos Buttler (54 off 33) and Sai Sudharsan (74 off 41), GT lost by 11 runs as they chased a huge goal of 244. As Shreyas Iyer (97 off 42), Priyansh Arya (47 off 23), and Shashank Singh (44 off 16) led PBKS to a commanding score, their bowlers found it difficult to hold the opposition. Sai Kishore, Kagiso Rabada, and Rashid Khan all took wickets but were unable to stop the run-flow. The 2022 winners will be keen to bounce back from their loss and give MI a good showing. Mumbai, on the other hand, battled against the Chennai Super Kings in their season opener. They struggled against CSK's bowling attack, which featured Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed, and only achieved 155/9 when they batted first at Chepauk. Rachin Ravindra (65 off 45) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26) helped CSK chase down the mark with five balls remaining despite their bowlers' best efforts. Hardik Pandya, MI's captain, will be happy to return after missing the opening match because of a ban. Interestingly, Pandya will be playing against his old squad after two successful seasons there, including a 2022 championship campaign. Gujarat won by six runs in the lone meeting between the two teams in the 2024 edition. Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is known for having a batting-friendly field with good bounce. It is a batter's paradise, with an average score of about 200 in the opening innings. Over 450 runs were scored in the previous game played here, guaranteeing another high-scoring affair. Early in the game, pacers ma

RCB vs DC Match Prediction IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Delhi Capitals in the 24th game of the 2025 Indian Premier League at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The game is scheduled to be played on Apr 10 at 07:30 PM IST. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a great start in the 2025 Indian Premier League. They defeated the reigning champions Kolakta Knight Riders in their season opener. Then, RCB defeated the Chennai Super Kings by a score of fifty runs. Since 2008, this is the Bengaluru-based team's first triumph over CSK in Chennai. However, the Gujarat Titans trounced the RCB in their most recent match. Prior to this game, they will also play the Mumbai Indians. The Royal Challengers are now ranked second in the league table with two victories, four points from three games, and a strong net run rate. The Delhi Capitals are the only team in the league that has not lost yet this season. They defeated the Lucknow Super Giants in a thrilling one-wicket battle in their season opener. The Sunrisers Hyderabad were then thoroughly thrashed. For the first time since 2010, the Capitals defeated the Super Kings in Chennai in their most recent match. With the league's greatest net run rate, three victories, and six points from three games, DC is now atop the league standings. Match Date and Time: Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025 Time: 07:30 PM (IST) Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru RCB vs DC Head-to-Head: Matches Played: 32 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 20 Delhi Capitals Won: 11 No Contest: 01 Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI: Rajat Patidar ©, Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Yash Dayal, and Rasikh Salam (IP) Delhi Capitals Predicted XI: Axar Patel ©, KL Rahul (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, and Mukesh

Bangladesh and Pakistan both finished their disappointing Champions Trophy careers with a point shared as the second straight game in Rawalpindi washed out. The Australia-South Africa encounter from Group B suffered the same fate on Tuesday. It was cancelled before the toss had even taken place. It was unable to take off the covers at any point during the afternoon due to the stadium's continuous rain. The game was canceled at 3.27 p.m. local time. Less than an hour and a half after it was scheduled to start. Rawalpindi's final tournament match ended in a non-result. In addition to the two washouts, on February 24 New Zealand defeated Bangladesh by five wickets. With just one game left in Group A, India will play New Zealand in Dubai on March 2 in a match that will decide the group's winner. Both teams have advanced to the semi-finals already. In terms of net run rate, Bangladesh (-0.443) finishes the tournament ahead of Pakistan (-1.087). Later this month, Pakistan will go to New Zealand for a white-ball trip that will include three ODIs and five T20Is. In the meanwhile, Bangladesh will host Zimbabwe for three Twenty20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals.

The Texas Super Kings easily defeated the Washington Freedom in a rain-shortened five-overs-a-side match on Wednesday night in Lauderhill, adding another get to the competition for the top two positions in MLC 2025. TSK moved up to №2 on the points standings with the 43-run victory, while Freedom fell to third place after eight games each. Together, they have 12 points, however the San Francisco Unicorns lead due to their superior net run-rate. Freedom won the toss and chose to field, and it looked to be the perfect decision when Daryl Mitchell (6) retired out and Marcus Stoinis (2) fell cheaply. However, TSK reached 87 in five overs thanks to an unbroken third-wicket stand in which №3 Shubham Ranjane and №4 Donovan Ferreira hammered 53 runs in only 12 balls. Ferreira stroked a nine-ball 37 and Ranjane top-scored with 39 in 14 balls. Nandre Burger destroyed the Freedom top order, which was full of powerful internationals, early on by bowling Glenn Maxwell (0) and Rachin Ravindra (10) off the final two balls of the first over. Then, in the second over, Mitchell Owen was removed by Akeal Hosein. Despite Glenn Phillips' contribution of 18 runs in 11 balls and his final perfect status, Freedom failed to locate enough boundaries to turn the chase into a battle. Texas Super Kings hit four fours and eight sixes overall, while Freedom struck three fours and three sixes. The boundaries of TSK were all drawn by Ferreira and Ranjane.