<p>Pakistan opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, with a stunning ten-wicket win over arch-rivals India, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). While the Babar Azam-led Men in Green were clinical in all departments to finally break Virat Kohli &amp; Co.'s 12-match unbeaten streak against their neighbours in World Cup history, the whole of Pakistan will now gear up to support their team as they face New Zealand in match 19 of the T20 WC 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pakistan and New Zealand would have been meeting each other for the sixth time in T20Is, in over&nbsp;than a month, however, they will be facing each other for the first time in the shortest format in 308 days. By now, the reason for this is well known to the whole world as Black Caps pulled out of their tour of Pakistan -- in mid-September -- just minutes before the tour-opener; causing huge financial losses to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and embarrassing the Asian giants in world cricket -- who are still fighting hard to regain hosting rights&nbsp;in a fully-fledged manner&nbsp;in international cricket.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hence, their face-off versus New Zealand is highly awaited as Babar &amp; Co. will be eager to settle scores versus the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis. Speaking about the 2016 edition's semi-finalists, they are coming into this encounter on the back of back-to-back defeats in their two warm-up games. Hence, NZ will have to be on their toes against a Pakistani line-up who was absolutely clinical versus India.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Match prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 WC:&nbsp;</strong>The two games at Sharjah, involving Sri Lanka-Bangladesh and Afghanistan-Scotland, showed batsmen will have a bigger role to play. Both teams might be tempted to bat second. It will be interesting to see if dew plays a role and makes its presence felt in the encounter. A high-scoring encounter is expected, in the range of 170-180, with Men in Green to make it two wins in a row.</p>


Pakistan opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, with a stunning ten-wicket win over arch-rivals India, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24).

Pakistan opened their campaign in the T20 World Cup 2021 edition, in the UAE, with a stunning ten-wicket win over arch-rivals India, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 24). While the Babar Azam-led Men in Green were clinical in all departments to finally break Virat Kohli & Co.'s 12-match unbeaten streak against their neighbours in World Cup history, the whole of Pakistan will now gear up to support their team as they face New Zealand in match 19 of the T20 WC 2021. Pakistan and New Zealand would have been meeting each other for the sixth time in T20Is, in over than a month, however, they will be facing each other for the first time in the shortest format in 308 days. By now, the reason for this is well known to the whole world as Black Caps pulled out of their tour of Pakistan -- in mid-September -- just minutes before the tour-opener; causing huge financial losses to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and embarrassing the Asian giants in world cricket -- who are still fighting hard to regain hosting rights in a fully-fledged manner in international cricket. Hence, their face-off versus New Zealand is highly awaited as Babar & Co. will be eager to settle scores versus the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis. Speaking about the 2016 edition's semi-finalists, they are coming into this encounter on the back of back-to-back defeats in their two warm-up games. Hence, NZ will have to be on their toes against a Pakistani line-up who was absolutely clinical versus India. ALSO READ | Shaheen Shah Afridi: A spell that changed Pakistan's fate Match prediction for Pakistan vs New Zealand T20 WC: The two games at Sharjah, involving Sri Lanka-Bangladesh and Afghanistan-Scotland, showed batsmen will have a bigger role to play. Both teams might be tempted to bat second. It will be interesting to see if dew plays a role and makes its presence felt in the encounter. A high-scoring encounter is expected, in the range of 170-180, with Men in Green to make it two wins in a row.

Pak vs NZ, T20 World Cup 2021 prediction: Who will win today's match between Pakistan and New Zealand?

<p>New Zealand's abrupt cancellation of their Pakistan tour last month strained relations between the two sides, but skipper Kane Williamson expects the "right spirit" to prevail when the teams meet in Sharjah on Tuesday in the T20 World Cup 2021.</p>

<p>New Zealand's tour of Pakistan was cut short minutes before the first match in Rawalpindi due to a security warning, and England followed suit, dealing a double blow to Pakistan's prospects of hosting international matches on a regular basis.</p>

<p>Furious Pakistan players took to social media to express their frustrations, while cricket board chairman Ramiz Raja asked them to turn their rage to better their&nbsp;on-field performance.</p>

<p>Williamson, who was not part of the team in Pakistan, told reporters before of their Group II opener, "It was a really disappointing situation."</p>

<p>"I know the team that were there were very much looking forward to the occasion and playing cricket over in Pakistan, and it was a real shame that it wasn't able to go ahead.</p>

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<p>"But there are also a lot of good relations within the two teams. Over the years they've played a lot against each other, and a number of players have played with each other as well.</p>

<p>"I`m sure it'll be played in the right spirit, but no doubt Pakistan will be well supported, as they always are here in the UAE."</p>

<p>Pakistan is riding high after defeating India in a World Cup match for the first time on Sunday, and Williamson has accepted&nbsp;Babar Azam's team is among the&nbsp;favorites&nbsp;to win the tournament.</p>

<p>Pakistan's 10-wicket victory against India in Dubai was hailed by Williamson as "a fantastic performance."</p>

<p>"I think Pakistan have come to the T20 World Cup full of confidence, having played in these conditions more than most.</p>

<p>"They certainly put it on show last night and showed why they're one of the favourites in the competition."</p>

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<p>According to Pakistan bowling coach Vernon Philander, the goal&nbsp;was not to get carried away following the historic triumph over India.</p>

<p>"We had a meeting earlier and we highlighted the importance of staying grounded," said the former South Africa bowler.</p>

<p>"Today's talk was really about putting last night behind us and focus on what`s obviously to come tomorrow.</p>

<p>"Tomorrow's going to be another big game. And hopefully the boys will reset and be ready and focused for tomorrow."</p>

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New Zealand's abrupt cancellation of their Pakistan tour last month strained relations between the two sides, but skipper Kane Williamson expects the "right spirit" to prevail when the teams meet in Sharjah on Tuesday in the T20 World Cup 2021.

New Zealand's abrupt cancellation of their Pakistan tour last month strained relations between the two sides, but skipper Kane Williamson expects the "right spirit" to prevail when the teams meet in Sharjah on Tuesday in the T20 World Cup 2021. New Zealand's tour of Pakistan was cut short minutes before the first match in Rawalpindi due to a security warning, and England followed suit, dealing a double blow to Pakistan's prospects of hosting international matches on a regular basis. Furious Pakistan players took to social media to express their frustrations, while cricket board chairman Ramiz Raja asked them to turn their rage to better their on-field performance. Williamson, who was not part of the team in Pakistan, told reporters before of their Group II opener, "It was a really disappointing situation." "I know the team that were there were very much looking forward to the occasion and playing cricket over in Pakistan, and it was a real shame that it wasn't able to go ahead. Also Read: 'Do you still want a walkover?': Shoaib Akhtar taunts Harbhajan after Pakistan beat India in T20 WC "But there are also a lot of good relations within the two teams. Over the years they've played a lot against each other, and a number of players have played with each other as well. "I`m sure it'll be played in the right spirit, but no doubt Pakistan will be well supported, as they always are here in the UAE." Pakistan is riding high after defeating India in a World Cup match for the first time on Sunday, and Williamson has accepted Babar Azam's team is among the favorites to win the tournament. Pakistan's 10-wicket victory against India in Dubai was hailed by Williamson as "a fantastic performance." "I think Pakistan have come to the T20 World Cup full of confidence, having played in these conditions more than most. "They certainly put it on show last night and showed why they're one of the favourites in the competition." In Pics: Pakistan's top performers from their historic win against India in T20 World Cup 2021 According to Pakistan bowling coach Vernon Philander, the goal was not to get carried away following the historic triumph over India. "We had a meeting earlier and we highlighted the importance of staying grounded," said the former South Africa bowler. "Today's talk was really about putting last night behind us and focus on what`s obviously to come tomorrow. "Tomorrow's going to be another big game. And hopefully the boys will reset and be ready and focused for tomorrow."

T20 World Cup: Kane Williamson expects 'right spirit' to prevail vs Pakistan despite pullout saga

<p>New Zealand abandoned their tour of Pakistan, on September 17, just ahead of the tour-opener at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) went with the decision to withdraw their tour citing security concerns.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following this, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was in disarray as the Men in Green had now starting hosting international games at regular intervals, post the 2009 Lahore terror attacks. Post NZ's withdrawal, the England Cricket Board (ECB) also followed suit by not sending their men's and women's teams for the Pakistan tour. Thus, Shoaib Akhtar -- also known as Rawalpindi Express -- has his eyes on Babar Azam-led Pakistan's upcoming encounter versus the Black Caps in the T20 World Cup 2021.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Before Pakistan's face-off versus New Zealand, they will open their campaign in the main draw of the competition versus Team India. However, Akhtar played it down saying they are more concerned about the Kiwis at this point.</p>

<p>"We are in fact, more angered at New Zealand for the way they insulted us by abandoning the tournament. It was demoralising,” he told Zee News via a video conference from Islamabad.</p>

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<p>Pakistan will face the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis on September 26, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. With Pakistan comprising several match-winners in the form of Babar, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, etc., they will hope to settle scores versus the 2016 semi-finalists NZ.</p>

<p>Pakistan are in Pool B along with India, New Zealand, Scotland, Afghanistan whereas one among Ireland or Namibia will also join them post the qualifiers.</p>


New Zealand abandoned their tour of Pakistan, on September 17, just ahead of the tour-opener at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) went with the decision to withdraw their tour citing security concerns.

New Zealand abandoned their tour of Pakistan, on September 17, just ahead of the tour-opener at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. The New Zealand Cricket Board (NZC) went with the decision to withdraw their tour citing security concerns. Following this, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) was in disarray as the Men in Green had now starting hosting international games at regular intervals, post the 2009 Lahore terror attacks. Post NZ's withdrawal, the England Cricket Board (ECB) also followed suit by not sending their men's and women's teams for the Pakistan tour. Thus, Shoaib Akhtar -- also known as Rawalpindi Express -- has his eyes on Babar Azam-led Pakistan's upcoming encounter versus the Black Caps in the T20 World Cup 2021. ALSO READ | Not Hardik Pandya or Rishabh Pant! Wasim Akram names India's gamechanger ahead of Pakistan T20 WC face-off Before Pakistan's face-off versus New Zealand, they will open their campaign in the main draw of the competition versus Team India. However, Akhtar played it down saying they are more concerned about the Kiwis at this point. "We are in fact, more angered at New Zealand for the way they insulted us by abandoning the tournament. It was demoralising,” he told Zee News via a video conference from Islamabad. ALSO READ | People call him India's Inzamam: Shoaib Akhtar names India star who is liked more than Virat Kohli in Pakistan Pakistan will face the Kane Williamson-led Kiwis on September 26, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. With Pakistan comprising several match-winners in the form of Babar, Mohammad Rizwan, Shaheen Afridi, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, etc., they will hope to settle scores versus the 2016 semi-finalists NZ. Pakistan are in Pool B along with India, New Zealand, Scotland, Afghanistan whereas one among Ireland or Namibia will also join them post the qualifiers.

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<p>New Zealand skipper&nbsp;Kane&nbsp;Williamson&nbsp;on Thursday said he will be back to full fitness after dealing with a hamstring and elbow injury ahead of the T20 World Cup.</p>

<p>Williamson&nbsp;missed the final league match of the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad with a hamstring niggle before joining his national side for T20's showpiece event starting Sunday.</p>

<p>The Kiwis play their opening game in the Super 12s stage of the 16-nation tournament on October 26 against Pakistan and&nbsp;Williamson&nbsp;believes there is enough time to recover.</p>

<p>"The hamstring is minor, it's progressing nicely, so not too many concerns and we've still got plenty of time," the 31-year-old&nbsp;Williamson&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>"So, yeah, hopefully in the next sort of few days or so, I'll be taking basically full part in the training. So, it's all good."</p>

<p>Williamson's elbow has also troubled him in the last few months with the star batsman forced to opt-out of bilateral series and tournaments including The Hundred.</p>

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<p>"The elbow - it has just been a bit of a slow-burner. Yeah, it has been quite frustrating for a long period of time," said&nbsp;Williamson.</p>

<p>"However, it has definitely improved a bit over the last two months I've had after the World Test Championship.</p>

<p>"In rehab, it has definitely seemed to move forward, which is refreshing, but still a little bit of time to get back to a 100 (per cent), but it's definitely better."</p>

<p>Williamson, who has scored over 15,000 international runs across the three formats, said he was having some discomfort while gripping the bat and extending the elbow.</p>

<p>"Basically just gripping and then extending,"&nbsp;Williamson&nbsp;said.</p>

<p>"So, which you do a lot of obviously (while) batting and it has been frustrating certainly when it was at its worst. But the harder you grip and further you extend, the more it seems to be quite disruptive."</p>

<p>He added: "Like I said there's been a lot of improvement over the last three months, which is good...and it's nice to be able to focus a bit more on the cricketing side of things rather than having constant negotiations with physios."</p>

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<p>The T20 World Cup kicks off with Oman -- joint hosts with the United Arab Emirates -- taking on Papua New Guinea in a first qualifier.</p>

<p>Top nations will join the event on October 23 with Australia and South Africa playing the opener of the Super 12 stage and England up against holders West Indies.</p>


New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday said he will be back to full fitness after dealing with a hamstring and elbow injury ahead of the T20 World Cup. Williamson missed the final league match of the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad with a hamstring niggle before joining his national side for T20's showpiece event starting Sunday.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday said he will be back to full fitness after dealing with a hamstring and elbow injury ahead of the T20 World Cup. Williamson missed the final league match of the IPL for Sunrisers Hyderabad with a hamstring niggle before joining his national side for T20's showpiece event starting Sunday. The Kiwis play their opening game in the Super 12s stage of the 16-nation tournament on October 26 against Pakistan and Williamson believes there is enough time to recover. "The hamstring is minor, it's progressing nicely, so not too many concerns and we've still got plenty of time," the 31-year-old Williamson said. "So, yeah, hopefully in the next sort of few days or so, I'll be taking basically full part in the training. So, it's all good." Williamson's elbow has also troubled him in the last few months with the star batsman forced to opt-out of bilateral series and tournaments including The Hundred. IN PICS | Iconic shades of blue: Evolution of Team India's jersey from 1985 to 2021 "The elbow - it has just been a bit of a slow-burner. Yeah, it has been quite frustrating for a long period of time," said Williamson. "However, it has definitely improved a bit over the last two months I've had after the World Test Championship. "In rehab, it has definitely seemed to move forward, which is refreshing, but still a little bit of time to get back to a 100 (per cent), but it's definitely better." Williamson, who has scored over 15,000 international runs across the three formats, said he was having some discomfort while gripping the bat and extending the elbow. "Basically just gripping and then extending," Williamson said. "So, which you do a lot of obviously (while) batting and it has been frustrating certainly when it was at its worst. But the harder you grip and further you extend, the more it seems to be quite disruptive." He added: "Like I said there's been a lot of improvement over the last three months, which is good...and it's nice to be able to focus a bit more on the cricketing side of things rather than having constant negotiations with physios." ALSO READ | Babar Azam makes BIG claim ahead of marquee face-off between India and Pakistan in T20 World Cup The T20 World Cup kicks off with Oman -- joint hosts with the United Arab Emirates -- taking on Papua New Guinea in a first qualifier. Top nations will join the event on October 23 with Australia and South Africa playing the opener of the Super 12 stage and England up against holders West Indies.

Elbow injury recovery 'slow-burner', says Kane Williamson

<p>West Indies batting legend Brian Lara feels that Sunrisers Hyderabad need to look at building a side around tall all-rounder Jason Holder for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season, adding that the skipper should be a local pick as it "allows them to manage overseas slots better".<br />
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SRH had a forgettable IPL 2021, finishing the season last with only three wins from 14 games. They removed David Warner as skipper following a dismal run during the India leg and put New Zealand`s Kane Williamson in-charge of the side. However, their struggles continued and, on Friday, they lost the final league match of IPL 2021 to Mumbai Indians by 42 runs.</p>

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"Jason Holder is the shining light in a disastrous season. I`m not sure if he is an out-and-out T20 player, but I feel they can build a team around him," Lara told cricket.com on Saturday.<br />
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Lara said having a local player as captain allows teams to be more flexible with their foreign recruits for the four slots in playing eleven.<br />
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"It`s always great to have a local player to lead the side because you only have four selections in the playing XI and you are carrying the captain in that. There is a big auction coming up and SRH have a lot of shaking up to do. Let`s see how they will get the right group to move forward," he said.</p>

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Lara said that it was difficult to find positives in a side whose performance kept slipping with every match.<br />
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"It`s tough to pinpoint any positives. Rashid Khan was not at his best. They lost Jonny Bairstow and they got Jason Roy, there is not much they gained from that," Lara said.<br />
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However Lara praised the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians, who despite bowing out of the tournament on Friday, scored their highest ever total in the IPL.<br />
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"Mumbai scored their highest ever total in the IPL, so where was 75 per cent of that effort in previous matches which would`ve kept them in the tournament. They went from abysmal to outstanding. It was about personality, the way Ishan Kishan (84) and Suryakumar Yadav (82) batted so well. The IPL is just six months away so I think they will carry this into the next tournament just like CSK did from IPL 2020.<br />
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"Mumbai Indians had an equation which was almost impossible but they gave it a go. But they will be happy that the Indian players got good runs ahead of World Cup," Lara added.</p>


West Indies batting legend Brian Lara feels that Sunrisers Hyderabad need to look at building a side around tall all-rounder Jason Holder for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season, adding that the skipper should be a local pick as it "allows them to manage overseas slots better".

West Indies batting legend Brian Lara feels that Sunrisers Hyderabad need to look at building a side around tall all-rounder Jason Holder for the next Indian Premier League (IPL) season, adding that the skipper should be a local pick as it "allows them to manage overseas slots better". SRH had a forgettable IPL 2021, finishing the season last with only three wins from 14 games. They removed David Warner as skipper following a dismal run during the India leg and put New Zealand`s Kane Williamson in-charge of the side. However, their struggles continued and, on Friday, they lost the final league match of IPL 2021 to Mumbai Indians by 42 runs. Also Read: IPL 2021 playoffs schedule: Rishabh Pant-led DC face MS Dhoni's CSK in Qualifier 1, RCB-KKR to play Eliminator "Jason Holder is the shining light in a disastrous season. I`m not sure if he is an out-and-out T20 player, but I feel they can build a team around him," Lara told cricket.com on Saturday. Lara said having a local player as captain allows teams to be more flexible with their foreign recruits for the four slots in playing eleven. "It`s always great to have a local player to lead the side because you only have four selections in the playing XI and you are carrying the captain in that. There is a big auction coming up and SRH have a lot of shaking up to do. Let`s see how they will get the right group to move forward," he said. ALSO READ | Mumbai Indians post 235/9: A look at top five highest totals in IPL history Lara said that it was difficult to find positives in a side whose performance kept slipping with every match. "It`s tough to pinpoint any positives. Rashid Khan was not at his best. They lost Jonny Bairstow and they got Jason Roy, there is not much they gained from that," Lara said. However Lara praised the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians, who despite bowing out of the tournament on Friday, scored their highest ever total in the IPL. "Mumbai scored their highest ever total in the IPL, so where was 75 per cent of that effort in previous matches which would`ve kept them in the tournament. They went from abysmal to outstanding. It was about personality, the way Ishan Kishan (84) and Suryakumar Yadav (82) batted so well. The IPL is just six months away so I think they will carry this into the next tournament just like CSK did from IPL 2020. "Mumbai Indians had an equation which was almost impossible but they gave it a go. But they will be happy that the Indian players got good runs ahead of World Cup," Lara added.

Sunrisers Hyderabad should build their side around Jason Holder next season: Brian Lara

<p>Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the bottom-lying Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) whopping 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), the Eoin Morgan-led franchise have done everything asked of them to secure the remaining fourth playoffs spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, MI are still not completely out of the playoffs race. Nonetheless, they have an improbable task ahead of themselves to thrash SRH by a huge margin and topple KKR to take the fourth spot. The equation is nearly impossible for the defending champions and five-time winners as they need to beat SRH by 170 runs, or more, and cannot qualify further if they bat second.</p>

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<p>Hence, the toss itself can end MI's campaign, who are currently at the sixth position, if they are made to bat second. Thus, Punjab Kings' (PBKS) batting coach Wasim Jaffer took a cue from Bollywood's iconic movie (<em>Aamir Khan and Salman Khan-starrer&nbsp;Andaz&nbsp;Apna Apna)&nbsp;</em>to troll MI. <strong>Here's what he wrote and posted on his official Instagram handle:</strong></p>

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<p>Even if MI bat first, they will need to pile up a huge total and bundle out SRH for a very low score. Thus, it seems that MI are look set to play their last match in IPL 14. While they can certainly match KKR's points tally (14) with a win over SRH and end at the fifth position, over PBKS, it will need a miracle for them to enter the next round.&nbsp;</p>


Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the bottom-lying Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) will face the bottom-lying Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 55 of the IPL 2021 edition, on Friday evening (October 8), at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi. With Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) whopping 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), the Eoin Morgan-led franchise have done everything asked of them to secure the remaining fourth playoffs spot. However, MI are still not completely out of the playoffs race. Nonetheless, they have an improbable task ahead of themselves to thrash SRH by a huge margin and topple KKR to take the fourth spot. The equation is nearly impossible for the defending champions and five-time winners as they need to beat SRH by 170 runs, or more, and cannot qualify further if they bat second. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: EXPLAINED! How can Rohit Sharma-led MI still topple KKR to secure playoffs spot Hence, the toss itself can end MI's campaign, who are currently at the sixth position, if they are made to bat second. Thus, Punjab Kings' (PBKS) batting coach Wasim Jaffer took a cue from Bollywood's iconic movie (Aamir Khan and Salman Khan-starrer Andaz Apna Apna) to troll MI. Here's what he wrote and posted on his official Instagram handle: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Wasim Jaffer (@wasimjaffer14) × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: MI vs SRH- Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads Even if MI bat first, they will need to pile up a huge total and bundle out SRH for a very low score. Thus, it seems that MI are look set to play their last match in IPL 14. While they can certainly match KKR's points tally (14) with a win over SRH and end at the fifth position, over PBKS, it will need a miracle for them to enter the next round.

Wasim Jaffer hilariously trolls Rohit Sharma-led MI who face improbable task for playoffs spot

<p>Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (October 6).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The match will present RCB a chance to get to 18 points as the Kane Williamson-led SRH camp has struggled for a win throughout the IPL 14 season. RCB have another game after the SRH tie and, thus, they will hope to end in top-two since MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have now lost two in a row and can end at the third spot. Their several match-winners such as Devdutt Padikkal, Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, etc. make them overwhelming favourites vs SRH.</p>

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<p>SRH, meanwhile, have only themselves to blame for such a lackluster performance throughout IPL 14 but they will be desperate to sign off on a high with back-to-back wins, with their last game versus Mumbai Indians (MI). The ardent Hyderabad fans would hope for their younger brigade to take more responsibility in the remaining two games as they look set to make significant changes with the mega auction coming up in few months, before IPL 2022. It will also be tempting to see if David Warner, who was present at the stands during SRH-KKR game, will get a look-in or continues to sit out.</p>

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<p><strong>Match prediction for RCB vs SRH clash: </strong>Given the form of RCB and SRH's never-ending woes this season, RCB look certain to get to 18 points and strengthen their case for a top-two finish. The venue has offered some pace and help for the batters as a 150-155-plus score is expected in match 52. It will be interesting to see if dew sets in the latter half of the match, as stated by Dhoni during CSK-RR clash recently. If dew is a factor, batting second will be preferred by both sides.</p>


Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (October 6).

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (October 6). The match will present RCB a chance to get to 18 points as the Kane Williamson-led SRH camp has struggled for a win throughout the IPL 14 season. RCB have another game after the SRH tie and, thus, they will hope to end in top-two since MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have now lost two in a row and can end at the third spot. Their several match-winners such as Devdutt Padikkal, Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, etc. make them overwhelming favourites vs SRH. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, RCB vs SRH, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? SRH, meanwhile, have only themselves to blame for such a lackluster performance throughout IPL 14 but they will be desperate to sign off on a high with back-to-back wins, with their last game versus Mumbai Indians (MI). The ardent Hyderabad fans would hope for their younger brigade to take more responsibility in the remaining two games as they look set to make significant changes with the mega auction coming up in few months, before IPL 2022. It will also be tempting to see if David Warner, who was present at the stands during SRH-KKR game, will get a look-in or continues to sit out. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: 5 lowest scores by Virat Kohli-led RCB after flop show vs KKR in Match 31 Match prediction for RCB vs SRH clash: Given the form of RCB and SRH's never-ending woes this season, RCB look certain to get to 18 points and strengthen their case for a top-two finish. The venue has offered some pace and help for the batters as a 150-155-plus score is expected in match 52. It will be interesting to see if dew sets in the latter half of the match, as stated by Dhoni during CSK-RR clash recently. If dew is a factor, batting second will be preferred by both sides.

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<p>Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the one-time champions and the current edition's bottom-ranked side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with the three-time champions Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6).</p>

<p>The battle will see the RCB franchise start as favourites as they have already qualified for the playoffs and are looking at their dominating best. RCB are currently at the third position. The Kohli-led franchise will be eager to continue with their winning streak to ensure a top-two finish, going past MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who are currently a spot above Bengaluru.</p>

<p>On the other hand, problems are aplenty for the Hyderabad line-up. The whole season has been a disastrous one for SRH with out-of-form players, changes in line-up, David Warner's sacking from captaincy followed up his omission; adding to their woes. Nonetheless, they will now like to sign off on a high with wins in their remaining two encounters. However, it will be tough for them to stop a rampant RCB franchise.</p>

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<p><strong>Ahead of the clash, here's a look at the head-to-head, trivia, stats and squads for both sides:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Head-to-head</strong></p>

<p>Despite their very poor form, SRH can draw some inspiration from the fact that they lead RCB 10-8 in head-to-head battle.</p>

<p><strong>Stats</strong></p>

<p>RCB will be eager to seal a win over SRH as they are only a victory away from registering a total of 100 wins in the IPL.</p>

<p><strong>Trivia</strong></p>

<p>Kohli &amp; Co. have clicked in the middle-overs with the bat and ball, but they are yet to take a wicket in the powerplay overs&nbsp;during the second and final leg of the season.</p>

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<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore:&nbsp;</strong>Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Srikar Bharat(w), George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Akash Deep</p>

<p><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad:</strong>&nbsp;Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Kane Williamson(c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran Malik, Sandeep Sharma, Manish Pandey, Khaleel Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sherfane Rutherford, Jagadeesha Suchith, Mohammad Nabi, Basil Thampi, Virat Singh, Shahbaz Nadeem, David Warner, Shreevats Goswami, Kedar Jadhav</p>


Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the one-time champions and the current edition's bottom-ranked side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with the three-time champions Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6).

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the one-time champions and the current edition's bottom-ranked side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with the three-time champions Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6). The battle will see the RCB franchise start as favourites as they have already qualified for the playoffs and are looking at their dominating best. RCB are currently at the third position. The Kohli-led franchise will be eager to continue with their winning streak to ensure a top-two finish, going past MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who are currently a spot above Bengaluru. On the other hand, problems are aplenty for the Hyderabad line-up. The whole season has been a disastrous one for SRH with out-of-form players, changes in line-up, David Warner's sacking from captaincy followed up his omission; adding to their woes. Nonetheless, they will now like to sign off on a high with wins in their remaining two encounters. However, it will be tough for them to stop a rampant RCB franchise. ALSO READ | August 15 again? MS Dhoni drops a bomb on his IPL future, says you can bid me farewell in Chennai Ahead of the clash, here's a look at the head-to-head, trivia, stats and squads for both sides: Head-to-head Despite their very poor form, SRH can draw some inspiration from the fact that they lead RCB 10-8 in head-to-head battle. Stats RCB will be eager to seal a win over SRH as they are only a victory away from registering a total of 100 wins in the IPL. Trivia Kohli & Co. have clicked in the middle-overs with the bat and ball, but they are yet to take a wicket in the powerplay overs during the second and final leg of the season. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Srikar Bharat(w), George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Akash Deep Sunrisers Hyderabad: Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Kane Williamson(c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran Malik, Sandeep Sharma, Manish Pandey, Khaleel Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sherfane Rutherford, Jagadeesha Suchith, Mohammad Nabi, Basil Thampi, Virat Singh, Shahbaz Nadeem, David Warner, Shreevats Goswami, Kedar Jadhav

IPL 2021: RCB vs SRH- Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>Nothing has clicked for the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2021. While their miseries commenced as soon as the IPL 14 edition kicked off in India in April this year, they have continued to slump further in the second and final leg in the UAE.</p>

<p>With a change in leadership, from David Warner to Kane Williamson, SRH's woes didn't end as they continue to languish at the bottom with only two wins from 12 encounters. After their 6-wicket loss to the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday (October 3), former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag hilariously trolled Williamson &amp; Co.'s rusty batting approach versus Eoin Morgan-led KKR.</p>

<p>In a video shared on his official Instagram handle, Sehwag reviewed Sunday's doubleheaders, which also saw Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) square off with Punjab Kings (PBKS) earlier, Sehwag said, "Hyderabad started with Roy and Saha but the two returned to the dugout in quick succession. After this, Williamson and Garg handled the innings a bit. But it was such a slow wicket and runs were being scored at such a slow pace that even on the TV screen, a message popped up - 'Sorry for the Interruption.' Williamson scored 26 runs and Garg made 21,” Sehwag said.</p>

<p>“After this, Abdul Samad came and he hit three sixes. But after scoring 25 runs, he too got out. The rest of the batters were acting as sleeping pills and I fell asleep in the last four overs. When I woke up, I found that Hyderabad scored 115/8 in 20 overs,” he added. <strong>Here's the video:</strong></p>

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<p>Opting to bat first, none of the SRH mainstays stayed for a long period as they managed only a paltry 115-8 in 20 overs, with cameos from Abdul Samad, Priyam Garg&nbsp;and Williamson. In reply, KKR chased down the score in the final over, winning the game with two balls and six wickets to spare. For Kolkata, Shubman Gill, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy and Shivam Mavi were the top-performers.</p>

<p>With this loss, SRH remain at the bottom and have two more games to play for pride. While they will look to end on a high, they are now sure to end at the last position.</p>


Nothing has clicked for the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2021. While their miseries commenced as soon as the IPL 14 edition kicked off in India in April this year, they have continued to slump further in the second and final leg in the UAE.

Nothing has clicked for the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2021. While their miseries commenced as soon as the IPL 14 edition kicked off in India in April this year, they have continued to slump further in the second and final leg in the UAE. With a change in leadership, from David Warner to Kane Williamson, SRH's woes didn't end as they continue to languish at the bottom with only two wins from 12 encounters. After their 6-wicket loss to the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Sunday (October 3), former Indian opener-turned-commentator Virender Sehwag hilariously trolled Williamson & Co.'s rusty batting approach versus Eoin Morgan-led KKR. In a video shared on his official Instagram handle, Sehwag reviewed Sunday's doubleheaders, which also saw Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) square off with Punjab Kings (PBKS) earlier, Sehwag said, "Hyderabad started with Roy and Saha but the two returned to the dugout in quick succession. After this, Williamson and Garg handled the innings a bit. But it was such a slow wicket and runs were being scored at such a slow pace that even on the TV screen, a message popped up - 'Sorry for the Interruption.' Williamson scored 26 runs and Garg made 21,” Sehwag said. “After this, Abdul Samad came and he hit three sixes. But after scoring 25 runs, he too got out. The rest of the batters were acting as sleeping pills and I fell asleep in the last four overs. When I woke up, I found that Hyderabad scored 115/8 in 20 overs,” he added. Here's the video: ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Sanjay Manjrekar opines on David Warner's SRH axing, believes 'non-cricketing reason' behind his ouster View this post on Instagram A post shared by Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) × ALSO READ | He has left his teacher behind now: Virender Sehwag praises Rishabh Pant as DC skipper faces mentor MS Dhoni Opting to bat first, none of the SRH mainstays stayed for a long period as they managed only a paltry 115-8 in 20 overs, with cameos from Abdul Samad, Priyam Garg and Williamson. In reply, KKR chased down the score in the final over, winning the game with two balls and six wickets to spare. For Kolkata, Shubman Gill, Tim Southee, Varun Chakravarthy and Shivam Mavi were the top-performers. With this loss, SRH remain at the bottom and have two more games to play for pride. While they will look to end on a high, they are now sure to end at the last position.

'I fell asleep in the last four overs' - Virender Sehwag hilariously trolls Kane Williamson-led SRH after KKR loss

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<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns with playoff hopefuls Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Match 49 of the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (October 3).&nbsp;</p>

<p>Bottom-placed SRH are already out of the playoffs race, but they might dent KKR's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage as fourth-placed Eoin Morgan's team is still in contention with 10 points from 12 matches.</p>

<p>SRH have won just one match out of the four that they have played since the resumption of the IPL in the UAE. For KKR, the UAE leg of the IPL has been a topsy-turvy affair as they have won three games while losing two so far.</p>

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<p><strong>Head to head record:</strong></p>

<p>When we talk about their head to head record, KKR have an upper hand as they have won 13 out of 20 matches played against SRH. In their previous meeting, which was in the first phase of the IPL 2021 when KKR defeated SRH by 10 runs in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Stats:</strong></p>

<p>KKR's wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is four runs away from scoring 4000 runs in IPL. He is also five boundaries away from 400 fours in IPL. Sunil Narine (419) is two wickets away from overtaking Imran Tahir (420) to become the second-highest wicket-takers in T20. The list of highest-wicket takers is lea by West Indies DJ Bravo (548).&nbsp;</p>

<p>For SRH, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will make his 100th appearance for the Sunrisers in case he gets selected.&nbsp;</p>

<p>SRH skipper just needs one more boundary to complete his 500 fours in T20 cricket.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Trivia:</strong></p>

<p>Although, KKR have an edge over SRH in the overall head to head record, but Sunrisers have a better record in Dubai with seven wins and five losses.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):&nbsp;</strong>Eoin Morgan (c), Shivam Mavi, Sandeep Warrier, Kuldeep Yadav, Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Tim Seifert, Karun Nair, Sheldon Jackson, Venkatesh Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Harbhajan Singh, Pat Cummins, Andre Russel, M Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Tim Southee, Pawan Negi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Varun Chakravarthy, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Rahul Tripathy.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):&nbsp;</strong>Kane Williamson (c), Rashid Khan, Wriddhiman Saha, Khaleel Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Abdul Samad, Sandeep Sharma, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Shreevats Goswami, Kedar Yadav, David Warner, Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Jason Roy, Jason Holder, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jagadeesha Suchith, Virat Singh, T Natarajan, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Siddharth Kaul, Priyam Garg.&nbsp;</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns with playoff hopefuls Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Match 49 of the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (October 3).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will lock horns with playoff hopefuls Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Match 49 of the 14th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday (October 3). Bottom-placed SRH are already out of the playoffs race, but they might dent KKR's hopes of qualifying for the knockout stage as fourth-placed Eoin Morgan's team is still in contention with 10 points from 12 matches. SRH have won just one match out of the four that they have played since the resumption of the IPL in the UAE. For KKR, the UAE leg of the IPL has been a topsy-turvy affair as they have won three games while losing two so far. ALSO READ | KKR vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match? Training ✅ The #Risers are set for #KKRvSRH. #OrangeArmy #OrangeOrNothing #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/DcwB4Y5d8Q — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 3, 2021 × Head to head record: When we talk about their head to head record, KKR have an upper hand as they have won 13 out of 20 matches played against SRH. In their previous meeting, which was in the first phase of the IPL 2021 when KKR defeated SRH by 10 runs in Chennai. Stats: KKR's wicket-keeper batter Dinesh Karthik is four runs away from scoring 4000 runs in IPL. He is also five boundaries away from 400 fours in IPL. Sunil Narine (419) is two wickets away from overtaking Imran Tahir (420) to become the second-highest wicket-takers in T20. The list of highest-wicket takers is lea by West Indies DJ Bravo (548). For SRH, Bhuvneshwar Kumar will make his 100th appearance for the Sunrisers in case he gets selected. SRH skipper just needs one more boundary to complete his 500 fours in T20 cricket. ALSO READ | 'This can end someone's campaign': Gambhir blasts 3rd umpire's decision on Rahul Tripathi's catch - Watch Trivia: Although, KKR have an edge over SRH in the overall head to head record, but Sunrisers have a better record in Dubai with seven wins and five losses. Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Eoin Morgan (c), Shivam Mavi, Sandeep Warrier, Kuldeep Yadav, Shakib Al Hasan, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Lockie Ferguson, Ben Cutting, Tim Seifert, Karun Nair, Sheldon Jackson, Venkatesh Iyer, Dinesh Karthik, Harbhajan Singh, Pat Cummins, Andre Russel, M Prasidh Krishna, Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Tim Southee, Pawan Negi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Varun Chakravarthy, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Rahul Tripathy. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH): Kane Williamson (c), Rashid Khan, Wriddhiman Saha, Khaleel Ahmed, Sherfane Rutherford, Abdul Samad, Sandeep Sharma, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Shreevats Goswami, Kedar Yadav, David Warner, Mohammad Nabi, Abhishek Sharma, Basil Thampi, Jason Roy, Jason Holder, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jagadeesha Suchith, Virat Singh, T Natarajan, Shahbaz Nadeem, Manish Pandey, Vijay Shankar, Siddharth Kaul, Priyam Garg.

IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson admitted that his side didn't post enough runs on the board to put pressure on the MS Dhoni-led <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-chennai-super-kings-beat-sunrisers-hyderabad-by-six-wickets-enter-play-offs-417213">Chennai Super Kings</a> on Thursday (September 30). CSK became the first team to qualify for the playoffs after defeating&nbsp;SRH by six wickets, on the other hand, SRH became the first team to be knocked out of the IPL 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the post-match presentation, Williamson said, "Not quite enough runs. It wasn't an easy surface and although we didn't get enough we showed a fighting spirit in the last quarter with the ball."</p>

<p>"We need 10-15 extra runs with the bat though and we need to make those small changes. After the powerplay we were 40-something and although you feel like you want more, it was a good start on that surface," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the match, Hyderabad were put in to bat and immediately suffered with Jason Roy going for two and captain Kane Williamson for 11. Wriddhiman Saha's 44 off 46 balls kept the innings alive but once he lost his wicket, the batting order collapsed. Chennai reached 139 for four with two balls to spare after Hyderabad were restricted to 134 for seven.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"You want to score a few more runs though, but we saw some nice contributions from the lower order. We need to improve... This season has been a bit disjointed given that it was played in two halves, but we'll look to grow and build some momentum," he added.</p>

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<p>Williamson also lauded CSK as he said, "This team is at the top of the table. If you make better decisions with the bat, the final score could have been a little more. CSK played really well."</p>

<p>SRH will next face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson admitted that his side didn't post enough runs on the board to put pressure on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Thursday (September 30).

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson admitted that his side didn't post enough runs on the board to put pressure on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Thursday (September 30). CSK became the first team to qualify for the playoffs after defeating SRH by six wickets, on the other hand, SRH became the first team to be knocked out of the IPL 2021. During the post-match presentation, Williamson said, "Not quite enough runs. It wasn't an easy surface and although we didn't get enough we showed a fighting spirit in the last quarter with the ball." "We need 10-15 extra runs with the bat though and we need to make those small changes. After the powerplay we were 40-something and although you feel like you want more, it was a good start on that surface," he said. ALSO READ | 'There was a lot at stake': MS Dhoni praises team after Chennai Super Kings enter playoffs of IPL 2021 .@ChennaiIPL become the first team to secure a place in the #VIVOIPL Playoffs & here's how the Points Table looks 👇 pic.twitter.com/JTIssMVfCt — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 30, 2021 × During the match, Hyderabad were put in to bat and immediately suffered with Jason Roy going for two and captain Kane Williamson for 11. Wriddhiman Saha's 44 off 46 balls kept the innings alive but once he lost his wicket, the batting order collapsed. Chennai reached 139 for four with two balls to spare after Hyderabad were restricted to 134 for seven. "You want to score a few more runs though, but we saw some nice contributions from the lower order. We need to improve... This season has been a bit disjointed given that it was played in two halves, but we'll look to grow and build some momentum," he added. ALSO WATCH | Ziva cheers for MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, her adorable reaction goes viral Williamson also lauded CSK as he said, "This team is at the top of the table. If you make better decisions with the bat, the final score could have been a little more. CSK played really well." SRH will next face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday.

IPL 2021: 'We need to improve,' says Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson

<p>Match 44 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday (September 30). As the tournament has reached the business end with the league stages about to get over soon, the three-time winners CSK will leave no stone unturned to bolster their position in the top-two versus a struggling SRH camp.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The SRH franchise will head into this encounter on the back of a spirited win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), in Dubai, early this week. However, facing the in-form and well-oiled Chennai line-up won't be an easy task for the new-look SRH team, sans David Warner. It will be interesting to see how Jason Roy tackles the likes of Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo and Moeen Ali, etc. If he gets going once again, he can set the stage a platform for his bottom-lying side.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, CSK will try to tweak their playing XI in order to know their best combination with&nbsp;playoffs spot now more or less certain. It will be interesting to see if both Bravo and Sam Curran now get the nod from the team management.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Match prediction for CSK vs SRH: </strong>On paper, it doesn't look like the clash will go down the wire given how strong CSK have been this season, especially since it resumed in the UAE. However, they still need one win to guarantee a slot in the last four, hence, they will be hungry to taste success versus Hyderabad. The powerplay overs can well determine the fate of the contest given how slow the surfaces have been at Sharjah this season. In terms of head-to-head and form, CSK look strong favourites to win the contest. Nonetheless, no team can be ruled out at any given point in T20s.</p>


Match 44 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday (September 30).

Match 44 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Thursday (September 30). As the tournament has reached the business end with the league stages about to get over soon, the three-time winners CSK will leave no stone unturned to bolster their position in the top-two versus a struggling SRH camp. The SRH franchise will head into this encounter on the back of a spirited win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), in Dubai, early this week. However, facing the in-form and well-oiled Chennai line-up won't be an easy task for the new-look SRH team, sans David Warner. It will be interesting to see how Jason Roy tackles the likes of Deepak Chahar, Dwayne Bravo and Moeen Ali, etc. If he gets going once again, he can set the stage a platform for his bottom-lying side. On the other hand, CSK will try to tweak their playing XI in order to know their best combination with playoffs spot now more or less certain. It will be interesting to see if both Bravo and Sam Curran now get the nod from the team management. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni loses cool after on-field confusion with Dwayne Bravo led to a dropped catch during CSK vs MI tie - Watch Match prediction for CSK vs SRH: On paper, it doesn't look like the clash will go down the wire given how strong CSK have been this season, especially since it resumed in the UAE. However, they still need one win to guarantee a slot in the last four, hence, they will be hungry to taste success versus Hyderabad. The powerplay overs can well determine the fate of the contest given how slow the surfaces have been at Sharjah this season. In terms of head-to-head and form, CSK look strong favourites to win the contest. Nonetheless, no team can be ruled out at any given point in T20s.

CSK vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?

<p>Match 44 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two teams with contrasting fortunes to lock horns with each other as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). While the Yellow Army are almost sure of a spot in the playoffs, with one more win confirming them at least a top-four finish, CSK will not like to take the SRH camp lightly, who have struggled in the season.</p>

<p>CSK are coming into this clash on the back of a thrilling last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). While it wasn't a clinical performance by the team, they are once again winning games courtesy different match-winners and from troubled situations. The three-time winners will now hope for their experienced duo -- Dhoni and Suresh Raina -- to also be among runs. So far, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar have done the bulk of job for the franchise.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, SRH are also coming into this game on the back of a comfortable win over Rajasthan Royals (RR). Nonetheless, the CSK challenge will be a different ball game for Williamson &amp; Co. They will hope for Jason Roy to fire on all cylinders and make use of the powerplays whereas contemplate bringing in Mohammad Nabi to counter the CSK left-handers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begins at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


Match 44 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two teams with contrasting fortunes to lock horns with each other as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

Match 44 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two teams with contrasting fortunes to lock horns with each other as the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). While the Yellow Army are almost sure of a spot in the playoffs, with one more win confirming them at least a top-four finish, CSK will not like to take the SRH camp lightly, who have struggled in the season. CSK are coming into this clash on the back of a thrilling last-ball win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). While it wasn't a clinical performance by the team, they are once again winning games courtesy different match-winners and from troubled situations. The three-time winners will now hope for their experienced duo -- Dhoni and Suresh Raina -- to also be among runs. So far, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Shardul Thakur and Deepak Chahar have done the bulk of job for the franchise. On the other hand, SRH are also coming into this game on the back of a comfortable win over Rajasthan Royals (RR). Nonetheless, the CSK challenge will be a different ball game for Williamson & Co. They will hope for Jason Roy to fire on all cylinders and make use of the powerplays whereas contemplate bringing in Mohammad Nabi to counter the CSK left-handers. ALSO READ | CSK vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match? Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begin? The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begins at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni loses cool after on-field confusion with Dwayne Bravo led to a dropped catch during CSK vs MI tie - Watch Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, SRH vs CSK, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings?

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad made the IPL Play-offs road tougher for Rajasthan Royals with a comfortable seven-wicket victory, here on Monday.</p>

<p>Skipper Sanju Samson top-scored for the Royals with his 82-run knock to take his side to 164 for five after electing to bat.</p>

<p>Pacer Siddarth Kaul (2/36) scalped two batsmen while Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma and Rashid Khan took a wicket apiece for SRH, who are already out of the reckoning for the play-offs.</p>

<p>SRH then knocked off the target in 18.3 overs with opener Jason Roy scoring 60 runs and skipper Kane Williamson a confident unbeaten 51-run knock.</p>

<p><strong>Brief Scores:</strong></p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals: 164 for 5 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 82, Yashashvi Jaiswal 36; Siddarth Kaul 2/36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/28).</p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad: 167 for 3 in 18.3 overs (J Roy 60, K Williamson 51 not out; M Rahman 1/26, C Sakariya 1/32).&nbsp;</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad made the IPL Play-offs road tougher for Rajasthan Royals with a comfortable seven-wicket victory, here on Monday. Skipper Sanju Samson top-scored for the Royals with his 82-run knock to take his side to 164 for five after electing to bat.

Sunrisers Hyderabad made the IPL Play-offs road tougher for Rajasthan Royals with a comfortable seven-wicket victory, here on Monday. Skipper Sanju Samson top-scored for the Royals with his 82-run knock to take his side to 164 for five after electing to bat. Pacer Siddarth Kaul (2/36) scalped two batsmen while Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma and Rashid Khan took a wicket apiece for SRH, who are already out of the reckoning for the play-offs. SRH then knocked off the target in 18.3 overs with opener Jason Roy scoring 60 runs and skipper Kane Williamson a confident unbeaten 51-run knock. Brief Scores: Rajasthan Royals: 164 for 5 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 82, Yashashvi Jaiswal 36; Siddarth Kaul 2/36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1/28). Sunrisers Hyderabad: 167 for 3 in 18.3 overs (J Roy 60, K Williamson 51 not out; M Rahman 1/26, C Sakariya 1/32).

Jason Roy, Kane Williamson star as SRH dent RR's playoffs chances with 7-wicket win in IPL 2021

<p>Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on the one-time winners Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 40 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition on Monday evening (September 27). Not much separate both sides as the two have won 7 games apiece against each other in 14 face-offs overall. However, both sides are at the bottom-half, which means the upcoming encounter can go down the wire.</p>

<p>SRH failed to chase down 126 versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their last encounter. Such has been their season that they're dropping catches, failing to chase down totals, batters aren't capitalising on starts and even a change in leadership hasn't brought them any luck. They were expected to beat PBKS as it is normally their temperament which bails them out in low-scoring thrillers. However, they will now like to get on a winning streak by beating RR on Monday.</p>

<p>Talking about RR, they continue to have an inconsistent ride. While they have beaten SRH thrice in the last five games, the one-time winners have won only two games out of eight&nbsp;played in Dubai. Their young team has impressed and surprised with each passing game. It will be interesting to see what the script holds&nbsp;for them versus the Orange Army?</p>

<p>With SRH down and out, RR have another chance to earn a win and enter the top-4, something which they missed post the game versus Delhi Capitals (DC).</p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad<strong>&nbsp;</strong>will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on the one-time winners Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 40 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition on Monday evening (September 27).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on the one-time winners Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 40 of the ongoing IPL 2021 edition on Monday evening (September 27). Not much separate both sides as the two have won 7 games apiece against each other in 14 face-offs overall. However, both sides are at the bottom-half, which means the upcoming encounter can go down the wire. SRH failed to chase down 126 versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their last encounter. Such has been their season that they're dropping catches, failing to chase down totals, batters aren't capitalising on starts and even a change in leadership hasn't brought them any luck. They were expected to beat PBKS as it is normally their temperament which bails them out in low-scoring thrillers. However, they will now like to get on a winning streak by beating RR on Monday. Talking about RR, they continue to have an inconsistent ride. While they have beaten SRH thrice in the last five games, the one-time winners have won only two games out of eight played in Dubai. Their young team has impressed and surprised with each passing game. It will be interesting to see what the script holds for them versus the Orange Army? With SRH down and out, RR have another chance to earn a win and enter the top-4, something which they missed post the game versus Delhi Capitals (DC). Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begin? The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begins at 7:30 PM IST on Monday. ALSO READ | RR vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match? Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, SRH vs RR, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals?

<p>Match 37 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling sides in the form of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face each other, in a bid to move ahead from the bottom two positions. Time is running for both the franchises as the tournament is swiftly progressing towards the business end.</p>

<p>Talking about the PBKS franchise, the Punjab unit have found ways to surrender the momentum from winning positions and, hence, are struggling at the seventh position -- with 3&nbsp;wins from 9&nbsp;games. On the other hand, chaos is of another level in the SRH camp. After a change in leadership during the first leg, there have been many players who are struggling to hold onto their spots and the situation is far from ideal in the one-time winners' camp.</p>

<p>Both sides won two games apiece, out of three at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, during IPL 2020. With both sides having plenty to ponder upon, it is tough to predict a winner.</p>

<p><strong>PBKS vs SRH today match prediction:&nbsp;</strong>The pitch at Sharjah is now a tricky one. It now has something for the bowlers as well, making it an even contest (like it should be). If the pitch favours the bowlers slightly more, being on the slower side, SRH will have an edge given their experience and wily bowlers. On the other hand, it will test the Hyderabad batsmen's ability to clear the ropes at regular intervals if the surface aids the batters. The likes of KL Rahul, Chris Gayle (if he plays), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran will flex their muscles to overpower SRH.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-pbks-vs-srh-live-streaming-when-and-where-to-watch-punjab-kings-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-415810"><strong>IPL 2021, PBKS vs SRH, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad?</strong></a></p>

<p>The main deciding factor, however,&nbsp;will be who will eventually manage to hold their nerves? Will PBKS continue to surrender the momentum after dominating most parts? SRH might be down at the moment,&nbsp;but their experienced international recruits&nbsp;won't allow the franchise to squander end moments like PBKS often does.</p>


Match 37 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling sides in the form of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face each other, in a bid to move ahead from the bottom two positions.

Match 37 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two struggling sides in the form of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face each other, in a bid to move ahead from the bottom two positions. Time is running for both the franchises as the tournament is swiftly progressing towards the business end. Talking about the PBKS franchise, the Punjab unit have found ways to surrender the momentum from winning positions and, hence, are struggling at the seventh position -- with 3 wins from 9 games. On the other hand, chaos is of another level in the SRH camp. After a change in leadership during the first leg, there have been many players who are struggling to hold onto their spots and the situation is far from ideal in the one-time winners' camp. Both sides won two games apiece, out of three at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah, during IPL 2020. With both sides having plenty to ponder upon, it is tough to predict a winner. PBKS vs SRH today match prediction: The pitch at Sharjah is now a tricky one. It now has something for the bowlers as well, making it an even contest (like it should be). If the pitch favours the bowlers slightly more, being on the slower side, SRH will have an edge given their experience and wily bowlers. On the other hand, it will test the Hyderabad batsmen's ability to clear the ropes at regular intervals if the surface aids the batters. The likes of KL Rahul, Chris Gayle (if he plays), Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran will flex their muscles to overpower SRH. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, PBKS vs SRH, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? The main deciding factor, however, will be who will eventually manage to hold their nerves? Will PBKS continue to surrender the momentum after dominating most parts? SRH might be down at the moment, but their experienced international recruits won't allow the franchise to squander end moments like PBKS often does.

PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?

<p>Two bottom-lying and struggling sides in the form of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) and eighth-ranked Kane Williamson's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face each other in match 37 of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Saturday (September 25).&nbsp;</p>

<p>This will be the evening game and will be held at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. While the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were off to a great start versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday evening, they managed only 156-6 versus the Yellow Army on the same ground. The pitch is expected to favour the batsmen, but bowlers now have a much larger say than the case was when Sharjah was deemed to be a bowlers' graveyard during the initial phase of IPL 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Variations, slower ones and bowling cleverly towards the longer side of the boundaries can benefit bowlers.. Hence, it will be interesting to see how SRH and PBKS bowlers step up to the challenge. The pitch also had turn on offer during the CSK vs RCB encounter. If the same remains, PBKS-SRH clash will come down to the bowlers. On the contrary, since it is only the second game at the venue in the ongoing UAE leg, batsmen will still have a chance to flex their muscles and make merry of the smaller dimensions of the ground. A 175-180 score on cards?</p>

<p>All in all, run-scoring will continue but it won't be a cakewalk as well.</p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begins at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad&nbsp;?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings&nbsp;vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


Two bottom-lying and struggling sides in the form of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) and eighth-ranked Kane Williamson's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face each other in match 37 of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Saturday (September 25).

Two bottom-lying and struggling sides in the form of KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) and eighth-ranked Kane Williamson's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face each other in match 37 of the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE, on Saturday (September 25). This will be the evening game and will be held at the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. While the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were off to a great start versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday evening, they managed only 156-6 versus the Yellow Army on the same ground. The pitch is expected to favour the batsmen, but bowlers now have a much larger say than the case was when Sharjah was deemed to be a bowlers' graveyard during the initial phase of IPL 2020. Variations, slower ones and bowling cleverly towards the longer side of the boundaries can benefit bowlers.. Hence, it will be interesting to see how SRH and PBKS bowlers step up to the challenge. The pitch also had turn on offer during the CSK vs RCB encounter. If the same remains, PBKS-SRH clash will come down to the bowlers. On the contrary, since it is only the second game at the venue in the ongoing UAE leg, batsmen will still have a chance to flex their muscles and make merry of the smaller dimensions of the ground. A 175-180 score on cards? All in all, run-scoring will continue but it won't be a cakewalk as well. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begin? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad begins at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday. ALSO READ | Twitter in awe of Virat Kohli-MS Dhoni's bromance as RCB skipper hugs MSD from behind after IPL clash Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad ? The IPL 2021 match between Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, PBKS vs SRH, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad?

<p>Team India's tour of New Zealand has now been pushed to late 2022 due to the cramped cricketing schedule. The Kane Williamson-led Black Caps were set to host India over the summer but the tour has been postponed and will now be held after the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For the unversed, the WTC finalists India and New Zealand were set to lock horns in a 3-ODI series, a part of the ODI World Cup Super League for the 2023 ODI World Cup. However, the calendar congestion -- with many series or tours still being postponed or cancelled in the wake of Covid-19 crisis -- has meant that the tour had to be pushed ahead. A New Zealand Cricket (NZC) spokesperson has confirmed the development while talking to stuff.co.nz.</p>

<p>Thus, the Kiwis will now be hosting Bangladesh, The Netherlands, and South Africa this season.&nbsp; “We’ve got to be mindful of players coming back from a long winter and we’ve got to give them time at home as well,” NZC chief executive David White had told Stuff.</p>

<p>Nonetheless, while the tour has been postponed, there is no obstacle to India's home series versus New Zealand, which will be held this year after the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli-led India will play hosts to the Blackcaps in November for two Tests and three T20Is.</p>

<p>India last toured New Zealand just before the Covid-19 crisis took over worldwide. Back then, Kohli &amp; Co. whitewashed New Zealand in the 5 T20Is, but were clean swept in the preceding three ODIs and two Tests.</p>


Team India's tour of New Zealand has now been pushed to late 2022 due to the cramped cricketing schedule. The Kane Williamson-led Black Caps were set to host India over the summer but the tour has been postponed and will now be held after the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia.

Team India's tour of New Zealand has now been pushed to late 2022 due to the cramped cricketing schedule. The Kane Williamson-led Black Caps were set to host India over the summer but the tour has been postponed and will now be held after the 2022 T20 World Cup, in Australia. For the unversed, the WTC finalists India and New Zealand were set to lock horns in a 3-ODI series, a part of the ODI World Cup Super League for the 2023 ODI World Cup. However, the calendar congestion -- with many series or tours still being postponed or cancelled in the wake of Covid-19 crisis -- has meant that the tour had to be pushed ahead. A New Zealand Cricket (NZC) spokesperson has confirmed the development while talking to stuff.co.nz. Thus, the Kiwis will now be hosting Bangladesh, The Netherlands, and South Africa this season. “We’ve got to be mindful of players coming back from a long winter and we’ve got to give them time at home as well,” NZC chief executive David White had told Stuff. Nonetheless, while the tour has been postponed, there is no obstacle to India's home series versus New Zealand, which will be held this year after the T20 World Cup. Virat Kohli-led India will play hosts to the Blackcaps in November for two Tests and three T20Is. India last toured New Zealand just before the Covid-19 crisis took over worldwide. Back then, Kohli & Co. whitewashed New Zealand in the 5 T20Is, but were clean swept in the preceding three ODIs and two Tests.

India's tour of New Zealand pushed to late 2022 amid cramped schedule due to Covid-19: Report

<p>The India-New Zealand final in Southampton last month was the most-watched on average across all series that were part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC), recording a total cumulative global dedicated audience of 177 million, with live viewership touching 130.6 million across 89 territories.&nbsp;</p>

<p>India contributed most of the audience with Star Sports and national broadcaster Doordarshan accounting for a whopping 94.6% consumption of the intensely contested match that saw New Zealand complete an eight-wicket win on the Reserve Day.</p>

<p>In addition to the English-language world feed, Star had produced local language feeds in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>World Test Championship&nbsp;final viewership numbers</strong></h2>

<p>The viewership was also impressive in New Zealand. considering its small population and the inconvenient time of broadcast, over 200,000 people staying up all night or waking up very early in the mornings to watch their team win the battle of attrition and lift the coveted Test Mace on Sky Sport.</p>

<p>In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports recorded the highest-rated match in the 2019-2021 WTC cycle for a match not involving hosts England and the Reserve Day was also the most-watched day of a non-England Test match since 2015.</p>

<p>The launch of ICC’s OTT platform ICC.tv resulted in an additional 665,100 live views from over 145 territories outside of the key broadcast markets, totaling 14 million viewing minutes.</p>

<p>ICC digital platforms witnessed total views of over 500 million across all video content watched during the match window. Facebook provided most of the consumption across ICC digital assets with 423 million views and 368 million minutes consumed on the ICC Page.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Reserve Day saw the most views ever recorded across the ICC Facebook page on a single day, with 65.7 million individual views across the 24-hour period, surpassing the 64.3 million enjoyed during the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Instagram added a further 70 million individual views across the final, with Stories providing nearly 10% of these. Further contributions from the ICC website and mobile app, as well ICC’s channels on Twitter and YouTube, took the total video views to 515 million.</p>

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<p><strong>ICC Chief Commercial Officer Anurag Dahiya</strong>: “The viewership data for broadcast and digital coverage of the ICC World Test Championship Final presents a really heartening picture, showing strong consumption across territories and languages as well as formats.</p>

<p>“The ICC always strives to give the best possible viewership experience and will continue to invest in resources that enhance the viewing pleasure and engagement of our fans. We thank all our partners for contributing to this success and their support in continuing to elevate our standards in the coming years,” he added.</p>


The India-New Zealand final in Southampton last month was the most-watched on average across all series that were part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC), recording a total cumulative global dedicated audience of 177 million, with live viewership touching 130.

The India-New Zealand final in Southampton last month was the most-watched on average across all series that were part of the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC), recording a total cumulative global dedicated audience of 177 million, with live viewership touching 130.6 million across 89 territories. India contributed most of the audience with Star Sports and national broadcaster Doordarshan accounting for a whopping 94.6% consumption of the intensely contested match that saw New Zealand complete an eight-wicket win on the Reserve Day. In addition to the English-language world feed, Star had produced local language feeds in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. ALSO READ: Cricket: Sri Lanka vs India 2nd T20I postponed after Krunal Pandya tests positive for COVID-19 World Test Championship final viewership numbers The viewership was also impressive in New Zealand. considering its small population and the inconvenient time of broadcast, over 200,000 people staying up all night or waking up very early in the mornings to watch their team win the battle of attrition and lift the coveted Test Mace on Sky Sport. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports recorded the highest-rated match in the 2019-2021 WTC cycle for a match not involving hosts England and the Reserve Day was also the most-watched day of a non-England Test match since 2015. The launch of ICC’s OTT platform ICC.tv resulted in an additional 665,100 live views from over 145 territories outside of the key broadcast markets, totaling 14 million viewing minutes. ICC digital platforms witnessed total views of over 500 million across all video content watched during the match window. Facebook provided most of the consumption across ICC digital assets with 423 million views and 368 million minutes consumed on the ICC Page. The Reserve Day saw the most views ever recorded across the ICC Facebook page on a single day, with 65.7 million individual views across the 24-hour period, surpassing the 64.3 million enjoyed during the final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2020. Instagram added a further 70 million individual views across the final, with Stories providing nearly 10% of these. Further contributions from the ICC website and mobile app, as well ICC’s channels on Twitter and YouTube, took the total video views to 515 million. ALSO READ: Cricket: Sachin Tendulkar helps 19-year-old Dipti to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor ICC Chief Commercial Officer Anurag Dahiya: “The viewership data for broadcast and digital coverage of the ICC World Test Championship Final presents a really heartening picture, showing strong consumption across territories and languages as well as formats. “The ICC always strives to give the best possible viewership experience and will continue to invest in resources that enhance the viewing pleasure and engagement of our fans. We thank all our partners for contributing to this success and their support in continuing to elevate our standards in the coming years,” he added.

Cricket: World Test Championship final between India-New Zealand most watched across all series

<p>Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on the 'numbing'&nbsp;experience after&nbsp;losing the debut ICC World Test Championship final to New Zealand in Southampton. The Kiwi&nbsp;side pounded on Team India and dominated the match by 8 wickets to lift the ICC Test mace.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a video blog on his YouTube channel, Ravichandran Ashwin conceded that the WTC loss was especially frustrating for the Test-trained professionals, who had expressed that it was likened to the World Cup for them. Ravichandran Ashwin said in such manner:&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I felt that the Southampton match would be important to players. It would have been a great moment to win the World Test Championship final for those playing the Test format and ones who missed the World Cup last year. Certain things didn’t go our way. I thought the 6th day would be of no use, but it was useful, and we got a result.”</p>

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<p>Complimenting New Zealand for winning the debut WTC, Ravichandran Ashwin said:&nbsp;“They were well-deserved winners. They were in the game throughout, constantly swinging the ball. We gave our best shot. The rub of the green didn’t go our way. England is not an easy place to travel and take wickets or score runs instantly. We had a month’s break after the IPL and didn’t play any games. Not giving excuses, we gave out best sho,t but it didn’t happen, and it was disappointing."</p>

<p>"I was numb after the match finished, thinking about what had occurred. Indeed, even on the last day, I accepted we were in the match. The lbw of Kane Williamson, ball tracker showed the ball was absent. It was unforeseen. Match got over and it was disturbing. Clearly, fans are frustrated, and which is all well and good. A billion Indians were anticipating some uplifting news after the lockdown and such stuff. However, it didn't occur. Fingers crossed. Simply trusting we can win some other ICC competition," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ravichandran Ashwin ended the WTC cycle as the leading wicket-taker with 71 wickets in 14 matches.<br />
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Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on the 'numbing' experience after losing the debut ICC World Test Championship final to New Zealand in Southampton. The Kiwi side pounded on Team India and dominated the match by 8 wickets to lift the ICC Test mace.

Ravichandran Ashwin has opened up on the 'numbing' experience after losing the debut ICC World Test Championship final to New Zealand in Southampton. The Kiwi side pounded on Team India and dominated the match by 8 wickets to lift the ICC Test mace. In a video blog on his YouTube channel, Ravichandran Ashwin conceded that the WTC loss was especially frustrating for the Test-trained professionals, who had expressed that it was likened to the World Cup for them. Ravichandran Ashwin said in such manner: “I felt that the Southampton match would be important to players. It would have been a great moment to win the World Test Championship final for those playing the Test format and ones who missed the World Cup last year. Certain things didn’t go our way. I thought the 6th day would be of no use, but it was useful, and we got a result.” ALSO READ: Mayank Agarwal or Hanuma Vihari likely to replace injured Gill for England Tests: Reports Complimenting New Zealand for winning the debut WTC, Ravichandran Ashwin said: “They were well-deserved winners. They were in the game throughout, constantly swinging the ball. We gave our best shot. The rub of the green didn’t go our way. England is not an easy place to travel and take wickets or score runs instantly. We had a month’s break after the IPL and didn’t play any games. Not giving excuses, we gave out best sho,t but it didn’t happen, and it was disappointing." "I was numb after the match finished, thinking about what had occurred. Indeed, even on the last day, I accepted we were in the match. The lbw of Kane Williamson, ball tracker showed the ball was absent. It was unforeseen. Match got over and it was disturbing. Clearly, fans are frustrated, and which is all well and good. A billion Indians were anticipating some uplifting news after the lockdown and such stuff. However, it didn't occur. Fingers crossed. Simply trusting we can win some other ICC competition," he said. Ravichandran Ashwin ended the WTC cycle as the leading wicket-taker with 71 wickets in 14 matches.

Cricket: Ravichandran Ashwin says he was ‘numb’ after losing WTC Final

<p>New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the&nbsp;ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the World Test Championship title in Southampton last week.</p>

<p>The 30-year-old’s knocks of 49 and 52 not out in the low-scoring final against India have helped him move above the 900-point mark and he now enjoys a 10-point lead over Steve Smith (891 rating points). Kane Williamson, who conceded the top spot to Smith two weeks ago, is back in the position he had first grabbed in November 2015 during a series against Australia.</p>

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<p>Ross Taylor, who scored an unbeaten 47 and partnered in an unbroken 96-run stand with Williamson, has advanced three places to 14th position while left-hander Devon Conway has gained 18 slots to reach 42nd place after top-scoring with 52 in the first innings.</p>

<p>New Zealand’s fast bowlers to have gained after thriving in the seaming conditions, player of the match Kyle Jamieson continuing the stupendous start to his Test career. His figures of five for 31 and two for 30 have pushed him up to a career-best 13th position, not surprising since no bowler has taken more Test wickets at a better average than him since 1900.</p>

<p>Left-arm Trent Boult’s figures of two for 48 and three for 39 have lifted him two places to 11th position while for India, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane’s progress of three places to 13th position after scores of 49 and 15, was the only notable gain.</p>

<p>Ravindra Jadeja has slipped behind West Indian Jason Holder to the second position after a week at the top of the rankings for all-rounders.</p>

<p>In the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, West Indies’ left-handed opener Evin Lewis has moved from 13th to 10th position after a player of the match effort of 71 off 35 balls in the first of the two matches of their ongoing five-match series that counted for this week’s rankings. Left-arm spinner Fabian Allen has progressed 23 places to 20th position.</p>

<p>South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (up one place to 22nd), Reeza Hendricks (up to three places to 24th), and Temba Bavuma (up 24 places to 64th) are among the others to move up.</p>

<p>England’s 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka, which should come as a morale booster for the 50-over World champions ahead of this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, sees several of their players move up too.</p>

<p>Chris Jordan (up five places to 11th), Mark Wood (up 11 places to 14th), Sam Curran (up 62 places to 39th), and David Willey (up 23 places to 51st) have progressed in the bowlers’ list while for Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga has moved up five places to fifth and Dushmantha Chameera 41 places to 43rd.</p>

<p>The latest weekly update, which includes performances in the Sofia four-team tournament won by Romania, and which also featured Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece, saw Romania’s Ramesh Satheesan enter the top 100. He has moved up 101 slots to 95th position after topping the series aggregate with 197 runs.</p>


New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the World Test Championship title in Southampton last week.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson has reclaimed the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after leading his side to the World Test Championship title in Southampton last week. The 30-year-old’s knocks of 49 and 52 not out in the low-scoring final against India have helped him move above the 900-point mark and he now enjoys a 10-point lead over Steve Smith (891 rating points). Kane Williamson, who conceded the top spot to Smith two weeks ago, is back in the position he had first grabbed in November 2015 during a series against Australia. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'I actually tried to at times to go to the bathroom', reveals Kyle Jamieson 🇳🇿 @BLACKCAPS captain Kane Williamson is back to the No.1 spot in the latest @MRFWorldwide ICC Men's Test Player Rankings for batting. Full list: https://t.co/OMjjVx5Mgf pic.twitter.com/1DWGBonmF2 — ICC (@ICC) June 30, 2021 × Ross Taylor, who scored an unbeaten 47 and partnered in an unbroken 96-run stand with Williamson, has advanced three places to 14th position while left-hander Devon Conway has gained 18 slots to reach 42nd place after top-scoring with 52 in the first innings. New Zealand’s fast bowlers to have gained after thriving in the seaming conditions, player of the match Kyle Jamieson continuing the stupendous start to his Test career. His figures of five for 31 and two for 30 have pushed him up to a career-best 13th position, not surprising since no bowler has taken more Test wickets at a better average than him since 1900. Left-arm Trent Boult’s figures of two for 48 and three for 39 have lifted him two places to 11th position while for India, vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane’s progress of three places to 13th position after scores of 49 and 15, was the only notable gain. Ravindra Jadeja has slipped behind West Indian Jason Holder to the second position after a week at the top of the rankings for all-rounders. In the ICC Men’s T20I Player Rankings, West Indies’ left-handed opener Evin Lewis has moved from 13th to 10th position after a player of the match effort of 71 off 35 balls in the first of the two matches of their ongoing five-match series that counted for this week’s rankings. Left-arm spinner Fabian Allen has progressed 23 places to 20th position. South Africa’s Quinton de Kock (up one place to 22nd), Reeza Hendricks (up to three places to 24th), and Temba Bavuma (up 24 places to 64th) are among the others to move up. England’s 3-0 series win over Sri Lanka, which should come as a morale booster for the 50-over World champions ahead of this year’s ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, sees several of their players move up too. Chris Jordan (up five places to 11th), Mark Wood (up 11 places to 14th), Sam Curran (up 62 places to 39th), and David Willey (up 23 places to 51st) have progressed in the bowlers’ list while for Sri Lanka, Wanindu Hasaranga has moved up five places to fifth and Dushmantha Chameera 41 places to 43rd. The latest weekly update, which includes performances in the Sofia four-team tournament won by Romania, and which also featured Bulgaria, Serbia, and Greece, saw Romania’s Ramesh Satheesan enter the top 100. He has moved up 101 slots to 95th position after topping the series aggregate with 197 runs.

Cricket: Kane Williamson reclaims the No.1 position in the ICC Men’s Test rankings

<p>New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson revealed his feeling after lifting the ICC Test mace for the very first time after beating India in the World Test Championship final.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On being asked about the moment, Williamson revealed that the mace is heavier than people would assume it to be.</p>

<p>“I mean we’ve never been able to hold it before so it was a different feeling. It is heavier than you think. We didn’t know it was real till we got our hands on it," he said in a video uploaded on New Zealand Cricket's official Twitter page.</p>

<p>Williamson also talked about his team's performance and said that he was proud that Kiwi stalwarts like Ross Taylor and BJ Watling will WTC final win as one of the greatest moments of their careers.</p>

<p>“There’s a real mixture in the side of newer players and experienced players. You got guys like Ross (Taylor) who is clearly our most experienced. He has been there for so many years and achieving it like this after all the hard work from everybody, the likes of your Ross Taylors and BJ Watling.</p>

<p>"These guys have given so much to our game. It is pretty satisfying that they will reflect on this as perhaps one of the greatest moments in their career,” Williamson signed off.&nbsp;</p>


New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson revealed his feeling after lifting the ICC Test mace for the very first time after beating India in the World Test Championship final.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson revealed his feeling after lifting the ICC Test mace for the very first time after beating India in the World Test Championship final. ALSO READ: Cricket- 'If I perform, I know I’ll definitely be back': Kuldeep Yadav ahead of Sri Lanka tour On being asked about the moment, Williamson revealed that the mace is heavier than people would assume it to be. “I mean we’ve never been able to hold it before so it was a different feeling. It is heavier than you think. We didn’t know it was real till we got our hands on it," he said in a video uploaded on New Zealand Cricket's official Twitter page. Williamson also talked about his team's performance and said that he was proud that Kiwi stalwarts like Ross Taylor and BJ Watling will WTC final win as one of the greatest moments of their careers. “There’s a real mixture in the side of newer players and experienced players. You got guys like Ross (Taylor) who is clearly our most experienced. He has been there for so many years and achieving it like this after all the hard work from everybody, the likes of your Ross Taylors and BJ Watling. "These guys have given so much to our game. It is pretty satisfying that they will reflect on this as perhaps one of the greatest moments in their career,” Williamson signed off.

Cricket: 'It was a different feeling': Kane Williamson on lifting the Test mace

<p>New Zealand captain Kane Williamson opened up on his friendship with Virat Kohli, saying the two skippers have known each other for quite a while and they are mates. Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson are known to share a common regard for one another, and surprisingly after India's loss in the World Test Championship final, their fellowship stood apart as the two commanders shared a warm embrace after a wild battle on the field.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Prominently, both Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson had met without precedent for the 2008 ICC U-19 World Cup competition in Malaysia where the last had crushed the Kiwis in the elimination round.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Their careers have evolved parallelly. Talking to India Today, Kane Willaimson said:&nbsp;"It was a great moment, you know, toe to toe, and obviously, Virat and I have known each other for a long time and we're mates. And that's always a great part of the sport as well that over the years you get the opportunity to meet people all around the world, form these different friendships through these different experiences you have had either together or against each other and often find a bit of common ground and share a few common interests and that's quite special."</p>

<p>Kane Williamson, who played ostensibly the main hand in his side's 8-wicket prevail upon India, likewise praised his phenomenal adversaries for how they held themselves in a loss. He said that the Indian players' viewpoint is just about as uncommon as their ability.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Yeah, I mean, that's perhaps another thing - going into a final, there's emotion, both teams are pushing and want to get across the line and you have a fantastic side like India but also the way they are playing their cricket. I'm sure that's something the public can relate to, in India and around the world. Coming off second in this one and, you know, the way they hold themselves as the ambassadors of the game is I think, an equally special thing to the talents that they bring."</p>

<p>Kane Williamson additionally talked about his team's blissful celebrations subsequent to winning the Test mace. The skipper said he was attempting to keep the celebrations controlled however his teammates wouldn't pay attention to him at that point. He conceded that the response was for the most part a development of New Zealand's some nearby shave routs in the new past.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I was trying to tell the guys to just keep calm but they weren't listening to me much. There was a lot of elation, I suppose, and there was a whole mix of feelings and emotions. You mentioned a number of our past experiences and there were a number of guys involved in all of those and there were some that weren't and so I think everyone felt a little bit different," he said.</p>

<p>"For me, being involved with the team as a leader the focus is often on but the team as a whole and perhaps the bigger picture on how it's tracking and trying to operate in that space as well as you can. The rewards that come or don't, for me, are by-products of that," he concluded.</p>


New Zealand captain Kane Williamson opened up on his friendship with Virat Kohli, saying the two skippers have known each other for quite a while and they are mates.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson opened up on his friendship with Virat Kohli, saying the two skippers have known each other for quite a while and they are mates. Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson are known to share a common regard for one another, and surprisingly after India's loss in the World Test Championship final, their fellowship stood apart as the two commanders shared a warm embrace after a wild battle on the field. Prominently, both Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson had met without precedent for the 2008 ICC U-19 World Cup competition in Malaysia where the last had crushed the Kiwis in the elimination round. ALSO READ: Cricket: New Zealand's pace bowling attack is best in the world, says Shane Jurgensen Their careers have evolved parallelly. Talking to India Today, Kane Willaimson said: "It was a great moment, you know, toe to toe, and obviously, Virat and I have known each other for a long time and we're mates. And that's always a great part of the sport as well that over the years you get the opportunity to meet people all around the world, form these different friendships through these different experiences you have had either together or against each other and often find a bit of common ground and share a few common interests and that's quite special." Kane Williamson, who played ostensibly the main hand in his side's 8-wicket prevail upon India, likewise praised his phenomenal adversaries for how they held themselves in a loss. He said that the Indian players' viewpoint is just about as uncommon as their ability. "Yeah, I mean, that's perhaps another thing - going into a final, there's emotion, both teams are pushing and want to get across the line and you have a fantastic side like India but also the way they are playing their cricket. I'm sure that's something the public can relate to, in India and around the world. Coming off second in this one and, you know, the way they hold themselves as the ambassadors of the game is I think, an equally special thing to the talents that they bring." Kane Williamson additionally talked about his team's blissful celebrations subsequent to winning the Test mace. The skipper said he was attempting to keep the celebrations controlled however his teammates wouldn't pay attention to him at that point. He conceded that the response was for the most part a development of New Zealand's some nearby shave routs in the new past. "I was trying to tell the guys to just keep calm but they weren't listening to me much. There was a lot of elation, I suppose, and there was a whole mix of feelings and emotions. You mentioned a number of our past experiences and there were a number of guys involved in all of those and there were some that weren't and so I think everyone felt a little bit different," he said. "For me, being involved with the team as a leader the focus is often on but the team as a whole and perhaps the bigger picture on how it's tracking and trying to operate in that space as well as you can. The rewards that come or don't, for me, are by-products of that," he concluded.

Cricket: 'We known each other for a long time': Kane Williamson on his friendship with Virat Kohli

<p class="MsoNormal">New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. New Zealand's two most experienced batters – Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor – guided the Kiwis to their first ICC trophy since 2000. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">The Black Caps, who ended up as the runners-up in 2019 World Cup, continued to build on the improvement in the longest format and enjoyed a brilliant World Test Championship cycle, especially at home. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">In a match dominated more by the bowlers, the New Zealand pace quarter stood up with Kyle Jamieson shining the brightest with a five-wicket haul in an ICC final. While Jamieson picked up seven wickets, Tim Southee and Trent Boult ended up with five wickets each. Neil Wagner’s wicket column might show just three wickets, they were crucial to strengthen New Zealand’s stronghold in the match.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p><img alt="Kyle Jamieson" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="fcd847ca-8044-400d-9534-dc9e66affd3b" src="//cdn.wionews.com/sites/default/files/inline-images/000_9CX6J8.jpg" /></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">New Zealand, after inviting India to bat first, had a tough opening hour with Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill stomping their authority early. However, Wagner and Jamieson turned it around. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli stitched a partnership, albeit slow, India steadily found them in a better place. A Trent Boult special in-swinger got rid of Pujara, followed by the quick dismissal of Kohli at 44.&nbsp;</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">Ajinkya Rahane, who looked the best out of any Indian batters, had a brain-fade moment and miscued a regular pull shot for his dismissal.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin added 15 and 22 respectively by playing counter-attack cricket but India’s tail failed to wag. The Virat Kohli-led outfit was bundled out for 217. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham gave a solid start to the Kiwis with 54 and 30 respectively. Kane Williamson played the captain’s knock of 49 at a time the middle-order collapsed. The all-rounders and tail come to the rescue and added crucial runs at the end. Jamieson scored 21, Southee 30, breaking six-hitting records.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Mohammed Shami stood out from the Indian pack with four wickets, including breathtaking spells of bowling. Ishant capped it up with three while Ashwin ended up with two. Jasprit Bumrah’s off form would bother India a bit but one can expect a bowler of Bumrah’s caliber to go through it for long.</p>

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<p class="MsoNormal">After rain delays, India’s batting cracked in the second innings with Jamieson running it past the Indian batting unit. Only Pant with a topsy-turvy 41-run knock stood out, while Rohit Sharma saw off the new ball well with 81-ball 30. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">New Zealand started their chase cautiously with both left-handed openers failing victims to Ashwin’s intelligence. A couple of dropped catches by Pujara and Bumrah hurt them Williamson, 52 not-out, Taylor, 47 not-out, guided New Zealand to a win for ages. The winners of inaugural ICC World Test Championship, New Zealand.<o:p></o:p></p>


New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton.

New Zealand on Wednesday defeated India by eight wickets to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final, played at the Hampshire Bowl in Southampton. New Zealand's two most experienced batters – Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor – guided the Kiwis to their first ICC trophy since 2000. The Black Caps, who ended up as the runners-up in 2019 World Cup, continued to build on the improvement in the longest format and enjoyed a brilliant World Test Championship cycle, especially at home. In a match dominated more by the bowlers, the New Zealand pace quarter stood up with Kyle Jamieson shining the brightest with a five-wicket haul in an ICC final. While Jamieson picked up seven wickets, Tim Southee and Trent Boult ended up with five wickets each. Neil Wagner’s wicket column might show just three wickets, they were crucial to strengthen New Zealand’s stronghold in the match. New Zealand, after inviting India to bat first, had a tough opening hour with Indian openers Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill stomping their authority early. However, Wagner and Jamieson turned it around. Cheteshwar Pujara and Virat Kohli stitched a partnership, albeit slow, India steadily found them in a better place. A Trent Boult special in-swinger got rid of Pujara, followed by the quick dismissal of Kohli at 44. Ajinkya Rahane, who looked the best out of any Indian batters, had a brain-fade moment and miscued a regular pull shot for his dismissal. Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin added 15 and 22 respectively by playing counter-attack cricket but India’s tail failed to wag. The Virat Kohli-led outfit was bundled out for 217. New Zealand openers Devon Conway and Tom Latham gave a solid start to the Kiwis with 54 and 30 respectively. Kane Williamson played the captain’s knock of 49 at a time the middle-order collapsed. The all-rounders and tail come to the rescue and added crucial runs at the end. Jamieson scored 21, Southee 30, breaking six-hitting records. Mohammed Shami stood out from the Indian pack with four wickets, including breathtaking spells of bowling. Ishant capped it up with three while Ashwin ended up with two. Jasprit Bumrah’s off form would bother India a bit but one can expect a bowler of Bumrah’s caliber to go through it for long. After rain delays, India’s batting cracked in the second innings with Jamieson running it past the Indian batting unit. Only Pant with a topsy-turvy 41-run knock stood out, while Rohit Sharma saw off the new ball well with 81-ball 30. New Zealand started their chase cautiously with both left-handed openers failing victims to Ashwin’s intelligence. A couple of dropped catches by Pujara and Bumrah hurt them Williamson, 52 not-out, Taylor, 47 not-out, guided New Zealand to a win for ages. The winners of inaugural ICC World Test Championship, New Zealand.

New Zealand defeat India by 8 wickets to win ICC World Test Championship

<p>New Zealand, who ended up as the runners-up in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup, finally tasted a win in the finals of an ICC tournament since 2000 as they won the World Test Championship final against India at Rose Bowl on Wednesday.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wtc-final-we-are-not-too-bothered-by-this-result-says-virat-kohli-393565" hreflang="en">WTC Final- 'We are not too bothered by this result', says Virat Kohli</a></p>

<p>"It's a special feeling. It's nice to get one under the belt. I'd like to thank Virat and the Indian team. The heart that our team showed was commendable. It's the first time we have come away with a world title, and the 22 players who played a big part in getting across the line deserve all the appreciation," winning captain Kane Williamson said after the match.</p>

<p>New Zealand suffered a heartbreak couple of years ago when they took on England in the 2019 World Cup final. However, they redeemed themselves after dominating the Indian side in Southampton.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This will be remembered for a long time. We don't always have all the stars, and we saw that in this match. We saw so much heart and commitment. We know how strong the Indian side is, in all conditions."</p>

<p>"It's a fickle game, in a one-off final. It ebbed and flowed, no one really had the upper hand for six days, and I'm happy we're on the right side of it. It was certainly tough going in the first innings. The lower order played with more freedom and got us a lead that gave us an edge," Williamson added.</p>

<p>"Ross is obviously very experienced and calm in these situations and it was great to be with him right there at the end. BJ Watling - I don't know if he's retiring any more actually (jokes). He's a scrappy player, so this is a fitting end to a fantastic career for BJ Watling."</p>


New Zealand, who ended up as the runners-up in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup, finally tasted a win in the finals of an ICC tournament since 2000 as they won the World Test Championship final against India at Rose Bowl on Wednesday.

New Zealand, who ended up as the runners-up in the 2015 and 2019 World Cup, finally tasted a win in the finals of an ICC tournament since 2000 as they won the World Test Championship final against India at Rose Bowl on Wednesday. ALSO READ: WTC Final- 'We are not too bothered by this result', says Virat Kohli "It's a special feeling. It's nice to get one under the belt. I'd like to thank Virat and the Indian team. The heart that our team showed was commendable. It's the first time we have come away with a world title, and the 22 players who played a big part in getting across the line deserve all the appreciation," winning captain Kane Williamson said after the match. New Zealand suffered a heartbreak couple of years ago when they took on England in the 2019 World Cup final. However, they redeemed themselves after dominating the Indian side in Southampton. "This will be remembered for a long time. We don't always have all the stars, and we saw that in this match. We saw so much heart and commitment. We know how strong the Indian side is, in all conditions." "It's a fickle game, in a one-off final. It ebbed and flowed, no one really had the upper hand for six days, and I'm happy we're on the right side of it. It was certainly tough going in the first innings. The lower order played with more freedom and got us a lead that gave us an edge," Williamson added. "Ross is obviously very experienced and calm in these situations and it was great to be with him right there at the end. BJ Watling - I don't know if he's retiring any more actually (jokes). He's a scrappy player, so this is a fitting end to a fantastic career for BJ Watling."

'It's nice to get one under the belt', says Kane Williamson after winning WTC Final

<p>The beginning of the much anticipated World Test Championship final among India and New Zealand ended up being against climatic, with the whole day at the Rose Bowl being cleaned out without even the throw occurring. Tom Latham said his team was expecting no play on Day 1, given the predictable downpours before the beginning of the day's play.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tom Latham has supported the International Cricket Council's choice to have a reserve day after the first day of the season of the World Test Championship last was cleaned out. In a post-match press conference he said:&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It’s disappointing - the rain today, it was forecast, unfortunately, but it’s one of those things that as cricketers you need to adapt. It’s something we can’t control, it’s just about waiting, and when we get the opportunity to come on, making sure we’re ready."</p>

<p>“The beauty of it is there is day six as well, so there is a little extra time that we can use then. We’ll wait and see and have a look tomorrow.</p>

<p>“I guess for us it’s just about waiting and trying to adapt to whatever weather conditions we’re facing, whether it’s tomorrow or whenever it may be. It’s important we aren’t caught on the hop and that we’re ready when called upon. We’ve been in this situation many times as cricketers, so it’s about trying to stay ready.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While India has effectively named their playing XI, New Zealand will take a call depending upon the wicket. Tom Latham said, demonstrating that the day 1 washout might not have an immense effect on the team selection.&nbsp;</p>

<p>&nbsp;“We haven't confirmed the final XI yet. Again, we'll have to wait and see when we get the chance to have a look at the wicket, etc. Yeah, I'm sure Kane and Steady have a few contingencies in the plan, but we'll have to wait until the canvas come off and we get the chance to play,”&nbsp;</p>

<p>“For us, it's just about trying to wait and see and adapt to whatever conditions we're faced with, whether it's tomorrow or whenever it may be. It's important that we aren't caught on the hop, that we're ready to go when called upon. We've been in this situation many times before as cricketers” - he said.</p>

<p>New Zealand hasn't won an ICC tournament since 2000. Presently, as another chance calls, Tom Latham demands the players are living at the time.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I certainly don't think the guys are looking too far ahead. It's about trying to, one, stay in this moment, and then when we get the chance, it's about trying to execute our skills as best we can” - he added.</p>


The beginning of the much anticipated World Test Championship final among India and New Zealand ended up being against climatic, with the whole day at the Rose Bowl being cleaned out without even the throw occurring.

The beginning of the much anticipated World Test Championship final among India and New Zealand ended up being against climatic, with the whole day at the Rose Bowl being cleaned out without even the throw occurring. Tom Latham said his team was expecting no play on Day 1, given the predictable downpours before the beginning of the day's play. Tom Latham has supported the International Cricket Council's choice to have a reserve day after the first day of the season of the World Test Championship last was cleaned out. In a post-match press conference he said: “It’s disappointing - the rain today, it was forecast, unfortunately, but it’s one of those things that as cricketers you need to adapt. It’s something we can’t control, it’s just about waiting, and when we get the opportunity to come on, making sure we’re ready." “The beauty of it is there is day six as well, so there is a little extra time that we can use then. We’ll wait and see and have a look tomorrow. “I guess for us it’s just about waiting and trying to adapt to whatever weather conditions we’re facing, whether it’s tomorrow or whenever it may be. It’s important we aren’t caught on the hop and that we’re ready when called upon. We’ve been in this situation many times as cricketers, so it’s about trying to stay ready. While India has effectively named their playing XI, New Zealand will take a call depending upon the wicket. Tom Latham said, demonstrating that the day 1 washout might not have an immense effect on the team selection. “We haven't confirmed the final XI yet. Again, we'll have to wait and see when we get the chance to have a look at the wicket, etc. Yeah, I'm sure Kane and Steady have a few contingencies in the plan, but we'll have to wait until the canvas come off and we get the chance to play,” “For us, it's just about trying to wait and see and adapt to whatever conditions we're faced with, whether it's tomorrow or whenever it may be. It's important that we aren't caught on the hop, that we're ready to go when called upon. We've been in this situation many times before as cricketers” - he said. New Zealand hasn't won an ICC tournament since 2000. Presently, as another chance calls, Tom Latham demands the players are living at the time. “I certainly don't think the guys are looking too far ahead. It's about trying to, one, stay in this moment, and then when we get the chance, it's about trying to execute our skills as best we can” - he added.

WTC Final: Tom Latham is thankful for a reserve day as Day 1 was washed out

<p>New Zealand decided to play all four-seamers due to overcast conditions and no spinners in their playing XI against India in the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl. However, Australian legend Shane Warne was disappointed with BlackCaps for not including a spinner in their playing XI.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>World Test Championship final finally kicked off on Day 2 after the first Day was abandoned without play due to a heavy downpour. However, the toss was underway on the second day and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to field first and revealed that the team will go ahead with an all-pace bowling attack as he felt that the overcast conditions will favour their star seamers.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Team India, on the other hand, decided to include two spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Warne took to Twitter to slam Kiwis for the decision. He tweeted: "Very disappointed in Nz not playing a spinner in the #ICCWorldTestChampionship as this wicket is going to spin big with huge foot marks developing already. Remember if it seems it will spin. India make anything more than 275/300 ! The match is over unless weather comes in," Warne said.</p>

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<p>Team India started off well, despite testing conditions, Virat and Co. managed to get 146/3 before players were taken off due to bad light. Skipper Virat Kohli is nearing a crucial half-century.&nbsp;</p>


New Zealand decided to play all four-seamers due to overcast conditions and no spinners in their playing XI against India in the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl.

New Zealand decided to play all four-seamers due to overcast conditions and no spinners in their playing XI against India in the World Test Championship final at Rose Bowl. However, Australian legend Shane Warne was disappointed with BlackCaps for not including a spinner in their playing XI. ALSO READ: WTC Final- 'India were proactive': Sanjay Bangar lauds Team India's opening pair World Test Championship final finally kicked off on Day 2 after the first Day was abandoned without play due to a heavy downpour. However, the toss was underway on the second day and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to field first and revealed that the team will go ahead with an all-pace bowling attack as he felt that the overcast conditions will favour their star seamers. Team India, on the other hand, decided to include two spinners, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin. Warne took to Twitter to slam Kiwis for the decision. He tweeted: "Very disappointed in Nz not playing a spinner in the #ICCWorldTestChampionship as this wicket is going to spin big with huge foot marks developing already. Remember if it seems it will spin. India make anything more than 275/300 ! The match is over unless weather comes in," Warne said. Very disappointed in Nz not playing a spinner in the #ICCWorldTestChampionship as this wicket is going to spin big with huge foot marks developing already. Remember if it seems it will spin. India make anything more than 275/300 ! The match is over unless weather comes in ! — Shane Warne (@ShaneWarne) June 19, 2021 × Team India started off well, despite testing conditions, Virat and Co. managed to get 146/3 before players were taken off due to bad light. Skipper Virat Kohli is nearing a crucial half-century.

WTC Final- 'Very disappointed': Shane Warne slams New Zealand for not including spinner

<p>World Test Championship final finally kicked off on Day 2 after the first Day was abandoned without play due to a heavy downpour. However, the toss was underway on the second day and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to field first as he felt that the overcast conditions will favour their star seamers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Former Indian Test batsman VVS Laxman felt that winning the toss and bowling first is an advantage for Kane Williamson as their playing XI are suited to the conditions. However, VVS Laxman also felt that Team India has depth in their batting lineup.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"There is talent, class and experience in India's batting line-up. As far as the advantage is concerned, yes, New Zealand's strength as Kane (Williamson) mentioned at the toss has been their fast bowling department. They have performed consistently and these conditions suit their fast bowling department," Laxman said on Star Sports' show Cricket Live.</p>

<p>"They have gone in with four quality fast bowlers and the challenge each one poses is different. They have a left-arm seamer in Boult, Southee takes the ball away from the right-hander. Jamieson gets that extra bounce and Wagner can bowl a lot of short-pitched stuff.</p>

<p>"So, overall there is an advantage to New Zealand, but having said that India has quality and experience in their batting which can counter that advantage," he added.</p>


World Test Championship final finally kicked off on Day 2 after the first Day was abandoned without play due to a heavy downpour. However, the toss was underway on the second day and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to field first as he felt that the overcast conditions will favour their star seamers.

World Test Championship final finally kicked off on Day 2 after the first Day was abandoned without play due to a heavy downpour. However, the toss was underway on the second day and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to field first as he felt that the overcast conditions will favour their star seamers. ALSO READ: 'Might shift to seven and extra batsman in might play': Sunil Gavaskar suggests tweak in India's playing XI Former Indian Test batsman VVS Laxman felt that winning the toss and bowling first is an advantage for Kane Williamson as their playing XI are suited to the conditions. However, VVS Laxman also felt that Team India has depth in their batting lineup. "There is talent, class and experience in India's batting line-up. As far as the advantage is concerned, yes, New Zealand's strength as Kane (Williamson) mentioned at the toss has been their fast bowling department. They have performed consistently and these conditions suit their fast bowling department," Laxman said on Star Sports' show Cricket Live. "They have gone in with four quality fast bowlers and the challenge each one poses is different. They have a left-arm seamer in Boult, Southee takes the ball away from the right-hander. Jamieson gets that extra bounce and Wagner can bowl a lot of short-pitched stuff. "So, overall there is an advantage to New Zealand, but having said that India has quality and experience in their batting which can counter that advantage," he added.

WTC Final- 'There is advantage to New Zealand': VVS Laxman after Kane Williamson wins toss

<p>Following quite a while of publicity and energy, the World Test Championship final among India and New Zealand is good to go to get in progress. The clash of the best two Test teams will happen at the Rose Bowl in Southampton from June 18-22. June 23 has been set apart as a hold day to compensate for lost overs, if necessary.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Aside from team systems, strategies, and pitch conditions, there has been a lot of conversation over the climate in Southampton for the WTC final.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A glance at the conjecture for Day 1 of the India versus New Zealand WTC last doesn't make for charming perusing taking everything into account. There is a forecast for a downpour just as notice for rainstorms. The overcast cover is the gauge to be a high 94% while the temperature will be cool, at around 16 degrees Celsius.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The climate for the excess four days of India versus New Zealand WTC final is additionally not unreasonably encouraging, with the reliable expectation of downpour and industrious overcast cover.</p>

<p>Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen recently shared a tweet of the Southampton weather for the WTC final, which revealed:</p>

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🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧</p>
— Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) <a href="https://twitter.com/KP24/status/1405772006553915392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>The forecast for Day 1 isn't extremely encouraging. In what is terrible information for fans, a downpour is probably going to unleash destruction in this match, with showers.</p>

<p>Various cricketers, analysts, and locals from Southampton have shared visuals from the stadium.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Good morning from the bubble in Southampton where it has been raining through the night &amp; the forecast is for rain all day today. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvNZ?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvNZ</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WTC21?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WTC21</a> <a href="https://t.co/yPYelAGQRu">pic.twitter.com/yPYelAGQRu</a></p>
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— Wear a mask. Take your vaccine. (@prithinarayanan) <a href="https://twitter.com/prithinarayanan/status/1405791759024721920?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 18, 2021</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Downpour, downpour disappear, the World Test Championship should be played," ought to be the new motto of the Final, which faces the danger of a key match being washed away because of the nasty English summer climate.</p>

<p>The ICC was intensely reprimanded for naming England the victor of the 2019 World Cup regardless of the final. Indeed, this season in England observes a ton of precipitation. Who can fail to remember the ICC 2019 World Cup, where upwards of four matches were cleaned out because of a downpour? Subsequently, it was in every case simply a question of time before downpour projected its shadows on the huge finale of the WTC also.</p>


Following quite a while of publicity and energy, the World Test Championship final among India and New Zealand is good to go to get in progress. The clash of the best two Test teams will happen at the Rose Bowl in Southampton from June 18-22.

Following quite a while of publicity and energy, the World Test Championship final among India and New Zealand is good to go to get in progress. The clash of the best two Test teams will happen at the Rose Bowl in Southampton from June 18-22. June 23 has been set apart as a hold day to compensate for lost overs, if necessary. Aside from team systems, strategies, and pitch conditions, there has been a lot of conversation over the climate in Southampton for the WTC final. A glance at the conjecture for Day 1 of the India versus New Zealand WTC last doesn't make for charming perusing taking everything into account. There is a forecast for a downpour just as notice for rainstorms. The overcast cover is the gauge to be a high 94% while the temperature will be cool, at around 16 degrees Celsius. The climate for the excess four days of India versus New Zealand WTC final is additionally not unreasonably encouraging, with the reliable expectation of downpour and industrious overcast cover. Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen recently shared a tweet of the Southampton weather for the WTC final, which revealed: World Test Championship to start in UK today & it’s hammering it down! 🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧🌧 — Kevin Pietersen🦏 (@KP24) June 18, 2021 × The forecast for Day 1 isn't extremely encouraging. In what is terrible information for fans, a downpour is probably going to unleash destruction in this match, with showers. Various cricketers, analysts, and locals from Southampton have shared visuals from the stadium. Good morning from the bubble in Southampton where it has been raining through the night & the forecast is for rain all day today. #INDvNZ #WTC21 pic.twitter.com/yPYelAGQRu — Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) June 18, 2021 × Hmmm… #WTCfinal pic.twitter.com/2AUYgwyT7U — Andrew Miller (@miller_cricket) June 18, 2021 × 😩 pouring down #WTCFinal pic.twitter.com/ZBcc8KrQsk — Wear a mask. Take your vaccine. (@prithinarayanan) June 18, 2021 × "Downpour, downpour disappear, the World Test Championship should be played," ought to be the new motto of the Final, which faces the danger of a key match being washed away because of the nasty English summer climate. The ICC was intensely reprimanded for naming England the victor of the 2019 World Cup regardless of the final. Indeed, this season in England observes a ton of precipitation. Who can fail to remember the ICC 2019 World Cup, where upwards of four matches were cleaned out because of a downpour? Subsequently, it was in every case simply a question of time before downpour projected its shadows on the huge finale of the WTC also.

Cricket: 'Hammering down'- Cloudy skies, downpour guarantee to threaten WTC final clash at Rose Bowl

<p class="MsoNormal">India captain Virat Kohli and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday reflected on their team’s journey in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as the two top sides gear up for the grand finale, to be played in Southampton from Friday. <o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Indian skipper Kohli said that a one-off Test match to determine the winner of WTC is not a “true reflection” of his team while adding he is treating it as “just another” match. With the Test Mace on the line, Kohli isn’t too bothered about winning or losing the match yet and wants to enjoy the occasion of being in the inaugural edition of the WTC.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“One game over five days. It’s not going to reflect anything and those who understand the game know and also what has gone over the period of last four to five years," Kohli said on the eve of the big final against the Black Caps.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“If we win, cricket will not stop and if we lose also, cricket won’t stop. We are playing in quest of excellence and understand who we are as a team," the eloquent Indian captain added.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-mohammed-siraj-misses-out-as-india-announce-playing-xi-for-wtc-final-392210" hreflang="en">Cricket: Mohammed Siraj misses out as India announce playing XI for WTC Final</a></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“This is just another Test match. All these things (WTC final) look good from the outside. One game can’t become a do-or-die game. It’s a great moment but cricket goes on just like life goes on."<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“The occasion needs to be enjoyed and no more important than the first Test that we all played as young players trying to rise through the ranks.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“We need to have belief in our abilities and keep things simple. It’s a contest between bat and ball."<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">Whereas Williamson reflected on New Zealand’s growth as a powerhouse team over the years but said that he is not reading too much into the ‘favourites’ tag given to his team.</p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/exclusive-collective-strength-of-team-india-stands-out-for-me-sachin-tendulkar-ahead-of-wtc-final-392197" hreflang="en">Exclusive | 'Collective strength of Team India stands out for me': Sachin Tendulkar ahead of WTC Final</a></strong><o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“There’s been a lot of growth over a period of time so many challenges along the way every day but the team has bought into it and tried to move past those with a good attitude," Williamson said on the eve of the final.<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“There is lot of hard work done over a long period of time to find ourselves here in the first final (of WTC).<o:p></o:p></p>

<p class="MsoNormal">“It’s exciting but for us it’s just focusing on continuing that growth and trying to keep committing to the parts of our game that give us the best chance and that’s where I know the guys will be focusing on. We are trying to look at the long game and try and improve all the time."<o:p></o:p></p>


India captain Virat Kohli and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday reflected on their team’s journey in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as the two top sides gear up for the grand finale, to be played in Southampton from Friday.

India captain Virat Kohli and New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson on Thursday reflected on their team’s journey in the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle as the two top sides gear up for the grand finale, to be played in Southampton from Friday. Indian skipper Kohli said that a one-off Test match to determine the winner of WTC is not a “true reflection” of his team while adding he is treating it as “just another” match. With the Test Mace on the line, Kohli isn’t too bothered about winning or losing the match yet and wants to enjoy the occasion of being in the inaugural edition of the WTC. “One game over five days. It’s not going to reflect anything and those who understand the game know and also what has gone over the period of last four to five years," Kohli said on the eve of the big final against the Black Caps. “If we win, cricket will not stop and if we lose also, cricket won’t stop. We are playing in quest of excellence and understand who we are as a team," the eloquent Indian captain added. ALSO READ: Cricket: Mohammed Siraj misses out as India announce playing XI for WTC Final “This is just another Test match. All these things (WTC final) look good from the outside. One game can’t become a do-or-die game. It’s a great moment but cricket goes on just like life goes on." “The occasion needs to be enjoyed and no more important than the first Test that we all played as young players trying to rise through the ranks. “We need to have belief in our abilities and keep things simple. It’s a contest between bat and ball." Whereas Williamson reflected on New Zealand’s growth as a powerhouse team over the years but said that he is not reading too much into the ‘favourites’ tag given to his team. ALSO READ: Exclusive | 'Collective strength of Team India stands out for me': Sachin Tendulkar ahead of WTC Final “There’s been a lot of growth over a period of time so many challenges along the way every day but the team has bought into it and tried to move past those with a good attitude," Williamson said on the eve of the final. “There is lot of hard work done over a long period of time to find ourselves here in the first final (of WTC). “It’s exciting but for us it’s just focusing on continuing that growth and trying to keep committing to the parts of our game that give us the best chance and that’s where I know the guys will be focusing on. We are trying to look at the long game and try and improve all the time."

Cricket: WTC Final - Virat Kohli, Kane Williamson gear up for ultimate prize in Test cricket

<p>Steve Smith has once again become the top-ranked Test batsman, with the ICC refreshing their rankings ahead of the World Test Championship final.</p>

<p>Steve Smith claimed back the No. 1 spot in Tests interestingly since last year's Boxing Day Test. Steve Smith's re-visitation of the top implies he has been at the top for 167 Tests played worldwide altogether. He is just behind Garry Sobers and Viv Richards in the rundown, who have been positioned No. 1 for 189 and 179 matches separately.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With the most recent update, Steve Smith is five points clear at the top of the standings with 891 points to his name. Kane Williamson is second with 886. Kane Williamson, who missed the second Test against England at Edgbaston because of injury in the wake of scoring 13 runs in the drawn first Test at Lord's, has slipped five focuses behind Smith's 891 rating focuses and is second in the players' rundown.</p>

<p>Virat Kohli is the solitary batsman to stride upwards in the ICC Test rankings. The Indian captain moved to fourth position, supplanting Joe Root as the England captain dropped to fifth. Joe Root didn't have the best of times against New Zealand, with him overseeing only 97 runs in two games.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-rohit-sharma-understands-when-to-press-accelerator-says-sachin-tendulkar-391833" hreflang="en">Cricket: Rohit Sharma understands when to press accelerator, says Sachin Tendulkar</a></strong></p>

<p>However, with a five-match Test series against England not too far off after the World Test Championship final, Virat Kohli could before the long ascent to the No. 1 spot if things turn out well for him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The remainder of the best 10 ICC Test batsmen rankings continues as before. Henry Nicholls, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, and Babar Azam adjust the rundown.</p>

<p>The most recent men's week after week update, which additionally incorporates exhibitions from the main Test between South Africa and the West Indies in St Lucia, sees Quinton de Kock in the joint-twelfth situation with Cheteshwar Pujara while his countryman Adrian Markram has progressed two slots to arrive at 14th position.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Quinton De Kock, who was named player of the counterpart for scoring an unbeaten 141 that assisted him with joining win by an innings and 63 runs, has acquired 11 situations to accomplish his most elevated situation since December 2019.</p>


Steve Smith has once again become the top-ranked Test batsman, with the ICC refreshing their rankings ahead of the World Test Championship final. Steve Smith claimed back the No.

Steve Smith has once again become the top-ranked Test batsman, with the ICC refreshing their rankings ahead of the World Test Championship final. Steve Smith claimed back the No. 1 spot in Tests interestingly since last year's Boxing Day Test. Steve Smith's re-visitation of the top implies he has been at the top for 167 Tests played worldwide altogether. He is just behind Garry Sobers and Viv Richards in the rundown, who have been positioned No. 1 for 189 and 179 matches separately. With the most recent update, Steve Smith is five points clear at the top of the standings with 891 points to his name. Kane Williamson is second with 886. Kane Williamson, who missed the second Test against England at Edgbaston because of injury in the wake of scoring 13 runs in the drawn first Test at Lord's, has slipped five focuses behind Smith's 891 rating focuses and is second in the players' rundown. Virat Kohli is the solitary batsman to stride upwards in the ICC Test rankings. The Indian captain moved to fourth position, supplanting Joe Root as the England captain dropped to fifth. Joe Root didn't have the best of times against New Zealand, with him overseeing only 97 runs in two games. ALSO READ: Cricket: Rohit Sharma understands when to press accelerator, says Sachin Tendulkar However, with a five-match Test series against England not too far off after the World Test Championship final, Virat Kohli could before the long ascent to the No. 1 spot if things turn out well for him. The remainder of the best 10 ICC Test batsmen rankings continues as before. Henry Nicholls, Rishabh Pant, Rohit Sharma, David Warner, and Babar Azam adjust the rundown. The most recent men's week after week update, which additionally incorporates exhibitions from the main Test between South Africa and the West Indies in St Lucia, sees Quinton de Kock in the joint-twelfth situation with Cheteshwar Pujara while his countryman Adrian Markram has progressed two slots to arrive at 14th position. Quinton De Kock, who was named player of the counterpart for scoring an unbeaten 141 that assisted him with joining win by an innings and 63 runs, has acquired 11 situations to accomplish his most elevated situation since December 2019.

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