India will lock horns with England in the all-important second semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday (November 10). The blockbuster clash will be staged at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide with a place in the final on the line. Ahead of the much-awaited encounter, captain Rohit Sharma's form is a huge concern for the Indian team.

Rohit has struggled to score runs in the ongoing tournament and has so far managed only 89 runs in five matches. Despite having an excellent pull shot at his disposal, Rohit has been far from effective against short balls and bouncers in Australia. He has been dismissed by bouncers thrice in five matches so far.

However, despite his poor form, England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said his team won't take the Indian skipper lightly in the upcoming semi-final between the two teams. Stokes called Rohit one of the best T20 batters in the world and said he should not be judged on the basis of previous matches.

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"The likes of Rohit, they are world-class players. You can't take (assume) anything from what he has performed in the previous game because you have seen him do it many a time (in big games)," Stokes said in the pre-match presser on Tuesday.

"He is one of the best to play the game, especially in this format. We won't be taking him lightly at all," he added.

Rohit has so far managed just a solitary fifty in the ongoing T20 World Cup. His maiden half-century in the tournament came against Netherlands. While he has failed to fire on the top, India have not felt the repercussions as Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have both been stellar with the bat.

Kohli and Surykaumar are currently the top two run-getters for India in the T20 World Cup this year with over 200 runs each. The duo has fired all cylinders and their contributions will be the key if India are to fancy their chances in the semi-final against England.

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While India finished on top of Group 1 with eight points from five matches in Super 12, England made it to the semi-finals after beating Afghanistan in their last Super 12 game, pipping hosts Australia on net run rate. Stokes admitted England have not played their best cricket so far in the tournament but will hope to bring their A game against India.

"I think the way we have managed to get through not playing our best cricket so far and now we find ourselves here. So obviously it's exciting. But we know we need to get this game done on Thursday, against a very strong Indian team which no one will ever take lightly," said the England star.

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India will lock horns with England in the all-important second semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday (November 10). The blockbuster clash will be staged at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide with a place in the final on the line.

India will lock horns with England in the all-important second semi-final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Thursday (November 10). The blockbuster clash will be staged at the Adelaide Oval in Adelaide with a place in the final on the line. Ahead of the much-awaited encounter, captain Rohit Sharma's form is a huge concern for the Indian team. Rohit has struggled to score runs in the ongoing tournament and has so far managed only 89 runs in five matches. Despite having an excellent pull shot at his disposal, Rohit has been far from effective against short balls and bouncers in Australia. He has been dismissed by bouncers thrice in five matches so far. However, despite his poor form, England all-rounder Ben Stokes has said his team won't take the Indian skipper lightly in the upcoming semi-final between the two teams. Stokes called Rohit one of the best T20 batters in the world and said he should not be judged on the basis of previous matches. Also Read: 'He’s earned the right to...' - Ben Stokes all praise for Virat Kohli ahead of India-ENG T20 WC semi-final "The likes of Rohit, they are world-class players. You can't take (assume) anything from what he has performed in the previous game because you have seen him do it many a time (in big games)," Stokes said in the pre-match presser on Tuesday. "He is one of the best to play the game, especially in this format. We won't be taking him lightly at all," he added. Rohit has so far managed just a solitary fifty in the ongoing T20 World Cup. His maiden half-century in the tournament came against Netherlands. While he has failed to fire on the top, India have not felt the repercussions as Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav have both been stellar with the bat. Kohli and Surykaumar are currently the top two run-getters for India in the T20 World Cup this year with over 200 runs each. The duo has fired all cylinders and their contributions will be the key if India are to fancy their chances in the semi-final against England. Also Read: IPL set to expand to 94 matches in 5 years, Indian players unlikely to be allowed to play overseas leagues While India finished on top of Group 1 with eight points from five matches in Super 12, England made it to the semi-finals after beating Afghanistan in their last Super 12 game, pipping hosts Australia on net run rate. Stokes admitted England have not played their best cricket so far in the tournament but will hope to bring their A game against India. "I think the way we have managed to get through not playing our best cricket so far and now we find ourselves here. So obviously it's exciting. But we know we need to get this game done on Thursday, against a very strong Indian team which no one will ever take lightly," said the England star. ×

Despite his poor form, England will not take Rohit Sharma lightly at all, says Ben Stokes

Rohit Sharma-led India stormed into the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals with a big win over Zimbabwe in their last league stage encounter. While India had already qualified for the semis prior to taking the field versus the African nation, following South Africa's shocking exit, they still had to beat Craig Ervine &amp; Co. and the one-time winners managed to do that in style. Batting first, India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 25-ball 61 not out and KL Rahul's 51 to post a daunting 186 for 5. In reply, India dismissed the opposition for a modest 115 in 17.2 overs to win by 71 runs.

While R Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers, returning with 3 for 23, former Indian captain Kapil Dev remains unimpressed with the wily off-spinner's overall numbers in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia. Ahead of India's semi-final encounter versus England, he told ABP News, "Until now, Ashwin hasn't given me confidence. He picked up wickets today but it didn't look as if he got them. In fact,&nbsp;batsmen iss tarah out huye ki unhe khud bhi 1-2 wickets lete huye sharam aa rahi thi&nbsp;(Some of the batsmen got out in a way that Ashwin himself couldn't believe it). He was hiding his face. Picking up wickets obviously gives you that confidence but the Ashwin we know, we haven't seen him show the same rhythm."

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"It depends on the team management. If they have the confidence in Ashwin, it's good. He has played the entire tournament so he can adjust if need be. But if you want to surprise the opposition, they can always turn to the wrist-spinner (Chahal). Whoever wins the confidence of the management and captain, will play," Kapil concluded.

Ashwin has so far claimed six wickets in five games in the Super 12 round of the T20 WC Down Under. While he was expensive versus South Africa, he did create a chance before Virat Kohli dropped a sitter off his bowling, to give a lifeline to Aiden Markam. He has bowled decently in conditions not akin for spinners. Nonetheless, Indian fans will hope for him to play a bigger role in the knockouts and take India to their second T20 WC title.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma-led India stormed into the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals with a big win over Zimbabwe in their last league stage encounter. While India had already qualified for the semis prior to taking the field versus the African nation, following South Africa's shocking exit, they still had to beat Craig Ervine & Co.

Rohit Sharma-led India stormed into the T20 World Cup 2022 semi-finals with a big win over Zimbabwe in their last league stage encounter. While India had already qualified for the semis prior to taking the field versus the African nation, following South Africa's shocking exit, they still had to beat Craig Ervine & Co. and the one-time winners managed to do that in style. Batting first, India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 25-ball 61 not out and KL Rahul's 51 to post a daunting 186 for 5. In reply, India dismissed the opposition for a modest 115 in 17.2 overs to win by 71 runs. While R Ashwin was the pick of the bowlers, returning with 3 for 23, former Indian captain Kapil Dev remains unimpressed with the wily off-spinner's overall numbers in the ongoing T20 WC in Australia. Ahead of India's semi-final encounter versus England, he told ABP News, "Until now, Ashwin hasn't given me confidence. He picked up wickets today but it didn't look as if he got them. In fact, batsmen iss tarah out huye ki unhe khud bhi 1-2 wickets lete huye sharam aa rahi thi (Some of the batsmen got out in a way that Ashwin himself couldn't believe it). He was hiding his face. Picking up wickets obviously gives you that confidence but the Ashwin we know, we haven't seen him show the same rhythm." ALSO READ | Rahul Dravid heaps praise on Suryakumar, reveals reason behind No. 1 ranked T20I batter's success "It depends on the team management. If they have the confidence in Ashwin, it's good. He has played the entire tournament so he can adjust if need be. But if you want to surprise the opposition, they can always turn to the wrist-spinner (Chahal). Whoever wins the confidence of the management and captain, will play," Kapil concluded. Ashwin has so far claimed six wickets in five games in the Super 12 round of the T20 WC Down Under. While he was expensive versus South Africa, he did create a chance before Virat Kohli dropped a sitter off his bowling, to give a lifeline to Aiden Markam. He has bowled decently in conditions not akin for spinners. Nonetheless, Indian fans will hope for him to play a bigger role in the knockouts and take India to their second T20 WC title.

He hasn't given me confidence: Kapil Dev names star Indian player who hasn't impressed him so far in T20 WC

India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance once again as Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs in their last league stage encounter at the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (November 06). Batting first, India rode on KL Rahul's splendid 51 but were reduced to 101 for 4, after being 87 for 1, before SKY's brilliance (a 25-ball 61 not out) propelled the one-time winners to a daunting 186 for 5.

In reply, Craig Ervine-led Zimbabwe only managed a paltry 115 all-out in 17.2 overs as India stormed into the semi-finals with a big win under their belt, topping their group as well. After the match, Suryakumar Yadav earned his second Player-of-the-Match award in the Super 12 round and head coach Rahul Dravid heaped praise on him.

“If I look at Surya from a couple of years ago, just to see (now) how he takes care of his body and the amount of time he spends on his fitness. . . he’s just really earning the reward for a lot of the hard work that he’s put in on and off the field. Long may it continue. He has been absolutely phenomenal for us. He’s a joy to watch. It’s a pleasure to watch him bat when he’s in that kind of form. It’s like he puts on a show, every time,” Dravid said during a post-match conference.

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"I think it is incredible and that's why he is the number one T20 player in the world. With that consistency in a format where scoring at the strike rate that he does....... it's not easy to be consistent.. I think it is fantastic with the way he is playing and scoring. He is very clear about his tactics. I think he worked very hard you know I think one of the things about Surya is the amount of hard work that he put in in the nets," Dravid added.

SKY is the third-highest run-getter in the competition so far, amassing 225 runs at a whopping strike rate of&nbsp;193.97, along with as many as three half-centuries. India will hope for him to keep going strong in the knockouts and help them end their 15-year-long T20 WC title drought. India face England in the second semi-final, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday (November 10).
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India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance once again as Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs in their last league stage encounter at the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (November 06).

India rode on Suryakumar Yadav's brilliance once again as Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue thrashed Zimbabwe by 71 runs in their last league stage encounter at the T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (November 06). Batting first, India rode on KL Rahul's splendid 51 but were reduced to 101 for 4, after being 87 for 1, before SKY's brilliance (a 25-ball 61 not out) propelled the one-time winners to a daunting 186 for 5. In reply, Craig Ervine-led Zimbabwe only managed a paltry 115 all-out in 17.2 overs as India stormed into the semi-finals with a big win under their belt, topping their group as well. After the match, Suryakumar Yadav earned his second Player-of-the-Match award in the Super 12 round and head coach Rahul Dravid heaped praise on him. “If I look at Surya from a couple of years ago, just to see (now) how he takes care of his body and the amount of time he spends on his fitness. . . he’s just really earning the reward for a lot of the hard work that he’s put in on and off the field. Long may it continue. He has been absolutely phenomenal for us. He’s a joy to watch. It’s a pleasure to watch him bat when he’s in that kind of form. It’s like he puts on a show, every time,” Dravid said during a post-match conference. ALSO READ | 'No one would...': Hayden's inspiring speech goes viral after Pakistan reach T20 WC semi-finals - WATCH "I think it is incredible and that's why he is the number one T20 player in the world. With that consistency in a format where scoring at the strike rate that he does....... it's not easy to be consistent.. I think it is fantastic with the way he is playing and scoring. He is very clear about his tactics. I think he worked very hard you know I think one of the things about Surya is the amount of hard work that he put in in the nets," Dravid added. SKY is the third-highest run-getter in the competition so far, amassing 225 runs at a whopping strike rate of 193.97, along with as many as three half-centuries. India will hope for him to keep going strong in the knockouts and help them end their 15-year-long T20 WC title drought. India face England in the second semi-final, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, on Thursday (November 10).

Rahul Dravid heaps praise on Suryakumar, reveals reason behind No. 1 ranked T20I batter's success

India and Bangladesh played a humdinger of a clash in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 02) at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India posted 184 for 6 riding on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and in-form batter Virat Kohli (44-ball 64*). In reply, Litton Das came out all guns blazing and took the Bangla Tigers to 66 for no loss in seven overs when rain made its presence felt.&nbsp;After the rain break, the revised target was 151 in 16 overs with Bangladesh still ahead of India. However, wickets fell at regular intervals and the Shakib Al Hasan-led side eventually managed 146-5, falling short by five runs (DLS method). However, a controversy erupted after the clash, which was an action-packed affair from the word go.&nbsp;

Nurul Hasan, who remained unbeaten on 25 along with Taskin Ahmed, has accused Kohli of fake fielding. The incident he was referring to happened in the seventh over when Litton Das played the ball towards the deep off Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh collected it and threw it at the striker's end. Amid Arshdeep's throw, it appeared as if Kohli was relaying a throw from the deep. However, no one noticed it and proceedings carried on uninterrupted.

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After the match, Hasan said at the post-match presser, "Certainly, the field was wet and it had an impact and everyone saw that and eventually, what I felt is that when we were talking there was a fake throw and it could have been a five-run penalty and that could have gone our way, but unfortunately, even that didn't come."

EXPLAINED: What is fake fielding and the penalty for it?

It is to be noted that Law 41.5, which pertains to unfair play, prohibits the "deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of [the] batter". If the umpire feels there was a breach of the law, then he/she can call for a dead ball and award as many as five runs to the batting side."

Eventually, Bangladesh lost by five runs. However, it must be pointed out that Kohli's antics were towards the non-striker's end (at Najmul Shanton's side, and that too, when the ball had almost crossed him) whereas Arshdeep threw at the opposite end.&nbsp;As per the law, it is all up to the umpires and they didn't feel anything suspicious and, hence, Bangladesh wasn't awarded five runs on penalty.&nbsp;

India will now play Zimbabwe, at the MCG Melbourne on Sunday (November 06). In contrast, Bangladesh will meet Pakistan in their last group stage clash, on the same day at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

India and Bangladesh played a humdinger of a clash in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 02) at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India posted 184 for 6 riding on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and in-form batter Virat Kohli (44-ball 64*).

India and Bangladesh played a humdinger of a clash in the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup on Wednesday (November 02) at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. Being asked to bat first, Rohit Sharma-led India posted 184 for 6 riding on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and in-form batter Virat Kohli (44-ball 64*). In reply, Litton Das came out all guns blazing and took the Bangla Tigers to 66 for no loss in seven overs when rain made its presence felt. After the rain break, the revised target was 151 in 16 overs with Bangladesh still ahead of India. However, wickets fell at regular intervals and the Shakib Al Hasan-led side eventually managed 146-5, falling short by five runs (DLS method). However, a controversy erupted after the clash, which was an action-packed affair from the word go. Nurul Hasan, who remained unbeaten on 25 along with Taskin Ahmed, has accused Kohli of fake fielding. The incident he was referring to happened in the seventh over when Litton Das played the ball towards the deep off Axar Patel and Arshdeep Singh collected it and threw it at the striker's end. Amid Arshdeep's throw, it appeared as if Kohli was relaying a throw from the deep. However, no one noticed it and proceedings carried on uninterrupted. Law 41.5.1 states: "It is unfair for any fielder wilfully to attempt, by word or action, to distract, deceive or obstruct either batsman after the striker has received the ball."#T20WorldCup | #BANvIND pic.twitter.com/Ej8XRAqrHo — KAZI TAJKIR HOSSEN (@TajkirHossen14) November 2, 2022 × After the match, Hasan said at the post-match presser, "Certainly, the field was wet and it had an impact and everyone saw that and eventually, what I felt is that when we were talking there was a fake throw and it could have been a five-run penalty and that could have gone our way, but unfortunately, even that didn't come." EXPLAINED: What is fake fielding and the penalty for it? It is to be noted that Law 41.5, which pertains to unfair play, prohibits the "deliberate distraction, deception or obstruction of [the] batter". If the umpire feels there was a breach of the law, then he/she can call for a dead ball and award as many as five runs to the batting side." Eventually, Bangladesh lost by five runs. However, it must be pointed out that Kohli's antics were towards the non-striker's end (at Najmul Shanton's side, and that too, when the ball had almost crossed him) whereas Arshdeep threw at the opposite end. As per the law, it is all up to the umpires and they didn't feel anything suspicious and, hence, Bangladesh wasn't awarded five runs on penalty. India will now play Zimbabwe, at the MCG Melbourne on Sunday (November 06). In contrast, Bangladesh will meet Pakistan in their last group stage clash, on the same day at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

T20 World Cup 2022: Controversy erupts! Bangladesh's Nurul Hasan accuses Virat Kohli of fake fielding

Bangladesh put up a spirited fight versus India in a thrilling Super 12 clash in the&nbsp;T20 World Cup 2022, on Wednesday (November 02). Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh bowlers tried their best but rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and Virat Kohli (64 not out), India posted a competitive 184 for 6. In reply, Litton Das came out all guns blazing and his quickfire fifty took the Bangla Tigers to 66 for no loss in seven overs before rain interrupted proceedings and sucked the momentum out of Bangladesh's run-chase.&nbsp;

During the break, there was a brief discussion between both the captains, Shakib Al Hasan and Rohit Sharma, and the on-field umpires. While the details of it aren't out, it had something to do about the revised target and playing conditions amid wet outfield. After the close contest, where Bangla Tigers fell short by five runs on DLS method, captain Shakib was asked to reveal details of the conversation by a reporter in the post-match press conference.

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Here's how the whole conversation panned out:

Journalist:&nbsp;"Bad luck Shakib, did you not try and play after the rain? What was the discussion that was going through?"

Shakib:&nbsp;"Did we have any option?"

Journo:&nbsp;"No option, but did you try and convince them?" the journalist continued.

Shakib:&nbsp;"Convince whom?" Shakib replied.

Journo:&nbsp;"Umpires and, of course, Rohit Sharma!"

Shakib:&nbsp;"Do I have the ability to convince the umpires?"

Journo:&nbsp;“Accha. Then you were discussing the rivers of Bangladesh? What were you talking to the umpires?"

Shakib:&nbsp;"Now you are asking the right questions. Umpires called us and told us about the revised target, the playing rules, the number of overs we would play."

Journo:&nbsp;"And you all accepted it?"

Shakib:&nbsp;"Yes (acting a little amused)."

Journo:&nbsp;“Beautiful, thank you!"

Despite a 21-ball fifty from Litton, who departed for a 27-ball 60, Bangladesh lost the plot after his dismissal once play resumed post the rain break. They were given a target of 151 runs in 16 overs and, thus, continued the run-chase with 85 more needed off the last 54 balls. While they had the momentum, they lost wickets at regular intervals and panicked whereas Indian bowlers -- led by twin scalps each from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya -- and fielders rose to the occasion to take India to a thrilling five-run win and move closer to a semi-final berth.

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Bangladesh put up a spirited fight versus India in a thrilling Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022, on Wednesday (November 02). Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh bowlers tried their best but rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and Virat Kohli (64 not out), India posted a competitive 184 for 6.

Bangladesh put up a spirited fight versus India in a thrilling Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022, on Wednesday (November 02). Opting to bowl first, Bangladesh bowlers tried their best but rode on half-centuries from KL Rahul (50) and Virat Kohli (64 not out), India posted a competitive 184 for 6. In reply, Litton Das came out all guns blazing and his quickfire fifty took the Bangla Tigers to 66 for no loss in seven overs before rain interrupted proceedings and sucked the momentum out of Bangladesh's run-chase. During the break, there was a brief discussion between both the captains, Shakib Al Hasan and Rohit Sharma, and the on-field umpires. While the details of it aren't out, it had something to do about the revised target and playing conditions amid wet outfield. After the close contest, where Bangla Tigers fell short by five runs on DLS method, captain Shakib was asked to reveal details of the conversation by a reporter in the post-match press conference. × ALSO READ | T20 WC: Controversy erupts! Bangladesh's Nurul Hasan accuses Virat Kohli of fake fielding in Adelaide thriller Here's how the whole conversation panned out: Journalist: "Bad luck Shakib, did you not try and play after the rain? What was the discussion that was going through?" Shakib: "Did we have any option?" Journo: "No option, but did you try and convince them?" the journalist continued. Shakib: "Convince whom?" Shakib replied. Journo: "Umpires and, of course, Rohit Sharma!" Shakib: "Do I have the ability to convince the umpires?" Journo: “Accha. Then you were discussing the rivers of Bangladesh? What were you talking to the umpires?" Shakib: "Now you are asking the right questions. Umpires called us and told us about the revised target, the playing rules, the number of overs we would play." Journo: "And you all accepted it?" Shakib: "Yes (acting a little amused)." Journo: “Beautiful, thank you!" Despite a 21-ball fifty from Litton, who departed for a 27-ball 60, Bangladesh lost the plot after his dismissal once play resumed post the rain break. They were given a target of 151 runs in 16 overs and, thus, continued the run-chase with 85 more needed off the last 54 balls. While they had the momentum, they lost wickets at regular intervals and panicked whereas Indian bowlers -- led by twin scalps each from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya -- and fielders rose to the occasion to take India to a thrilling five-run win and move closer to a semi-final berth. ×

Reporter asks Shakib Al Hasan to reveal chat details with umpires in India tie, all-rounder reacts - WATCH

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team to make it to the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India are currently at the second spot in Group 2 points table after two wins and a loss in their first three Super 12 clashes.

The Men in Blue kicked off the tournament in style with a thrilling win against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opener before beating Netherlands comprehensively in their next game. They slipped up against South Africa in their last outing to suffer their first defeat in the tournament.

However, despite the loss, Ganguly, who was recently replaced by Roger Binny as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), believes the team is playing well and can go all the way to the final.

"India only lost one match. India will qualify. Everyone is doing good. India will qualify, I hope. I am hopeful that India will play finals. Let them qualify, after that they will play last two games. That can be anyone's game," Ganguly was quoted as saying by India Today.

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India are currently in a strong position to secure a spot in the semi-finals with two games in hand. They will play Bangladesh and Zimbabwe next and will be hoping to win both matches to comfortably finish in the top two of Group 1 and make it to the semis.

Meanwhile, Ganguly was widely expected to become the new president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) after ending his stint with the BCCI. However, he let his brother&nbsp;Snehashish Ganguly take over the baton and lead the newly formed CAB administration.

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Ganguly said he has no suggestions for the new administration of the Bengal Cricket Board as the panel is very experienced and will do well.&nbsp;

"This is the new team to lead CAB. All of them are very much experienced. We hope they will do good. I don't have to give any suggestions to them. They all know what to do. They will do good. Next year there is World Cup. Not difficult to organise World Cup," said the former BCCI president.

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team to make it to the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India are currently at the second spot in Group 2 points table after two wins and a loss in their first three Super 12 clashes.

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly has backed the Rohit Sharma-led Indian team to make it to the final of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India are currently at the second spot in Group 2 points table after two wins and a loss in their first three Super 12 clashes. The Men in Blue kicked off the tournament in style with a thrilling win against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opener before beating Netherlands comprehensively in their next game. They slipped up against South Africa in their last outing to suffer their first defeat in the tournament. However, despite the loss, Ganguly, who was recently replaced by Roger Binny as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), believes the team is playing well and can go all the way to the final. "India only lost one match. India will qualify. Everyone is doing good. India will qualify, I hope. I am hopeful that India will play finals. Let them qualify, after that they will play last two games. That can be anyone's game," Ganguly was quoted as saying by India Today. Also Read: Chetan Sharma opines on Rohit, Kohli's future for 2024 T20 WC, reveals where they went wrong with Bumrah India are currently in a strong position to secure a spot in the semi-finals with two games in hand. They will play Bangladesh and Zimbabwe next and will be hoping to win both matches to comfortably finish in the top two of Group 1 and make it to the semis. Meanwhile, Ganguly was widely expected to become the new president of the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) after ending his stint with the BCCI. However, he let his brother Snehashish Ganguly take over the baton and lead the newly formed CAB administration. Also Read: 'No need to say more' - AB de Villiers reacts after Dewald Brevis hits fastest 150 in T20 history Ganguly said he has no suggestions for the new administration of the Bengal Cricket Board as the panel is very experienced and will do well. "This is the new team to lead CAB. All of them are very much experienced. We hope they will do good. I don't have to give any suggestions to them. They all know what to do. They will do good. Next year there is World Cup. Not difficult to organise World Cup," said the former BCCI president. ×

Sourav Ganguly backs Rohit Sharma-led India to reach T20 World Cup 2022 final

Team India will face Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). After two successive wins, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. lost a close game to South Africa at Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30). While India's destiny remain in their own hands to reach the semi-finals, they will hope to beat the Bangla Tigers -- who also remain in contention to reach the final four -- and strengthen their chances of progressing ahead.

The last time India and Bangladesh squared off in the T20 WC was in the 2016 edition, held in India. Playing at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium, Bengaluru, the then MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue only managed a modest 146/7 after being asked to bat first. In reply, Bangla Tigers were cruising towards a win, with two needed off the last three balls, before they lost the plot to be restricted to 145/9; losing by a run courtesy of Dhoni's famous run-out.

So far, India and Bangladesh have faced each other thrice in the T20 WC. The one-time winners have won on all occasions. Will the script remain the same this time around as well?&nbsp;

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Here's everything you need to know&nbsp;about the live-streaming details of the match:&nbsp;

Where will India vs Bangladesh&nbsp;T20 World Cup match take place?&nbsp;

India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match will be held at The Adelaide Oval, Adelaide.

At what time will&nbsp;India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match commence?

India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 face-off will get underway at 1:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup in India?

India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Star Sports.

Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match in India?

India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar.&nbsp;

Team India will face Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). After two successive wins, Rohit Sharma & Co. lost a close game to South Africa at Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30).

Team India will face Bangladesh in a crucial Super 12 clash in the T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). After two successive wins, Rohit Sharma & Co. lost a close game to South Africa at Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30). While India's destiny remain in their own hands to reach the semi-finals, they will hope to beat the Bangla Tigers -- who also remain in contention to reach the final four -- and strengthen their chances of progressing ahead. The last time India and Bangladesh squared off in the T20 WC was in the 2016 edition, held in India. Playing at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium, Bengaluru, the then MS Dhoni-led Men in Blue only managed a modest 146/7 after being asked to bat first. In reply, Bangla Tigers were cruising towards a win, with two needed off the last three balls, before they lost the plot to be restricted to 145/9; losing by a run courtesy of Dhoni's famous run-out. So far, India and Bangladesh have faced each other thrice in the T20 WC. The one-time winners have won on all occasions. Will the script remain the same this time around as well? ALSO READ | T20 World Cup, India vs Bangladesh weather report: Can rain impact Rohit Sharma & Co.'s semi-final chances? Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of the match: Where will India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match take place? India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match will be held at The Adelaide Oval, Adelaide. At what time will India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match commence? India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 face-off will get underway at 1:30 PM IST. Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup in India? India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Star Sports. Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup match in India? India vs Bangladesh T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar.

T20 WC 2022, India vs Bangladesh, live cricket streaming: When and where to watch crucial Super 12 tie?

Ahead of India's crucial Super 12 clash versus Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup, head coach Rahul Dravid reacted to BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma's recent remark, where he claimed that Team India&nbsp;will win the mega event in Australia.

After BCCI announced India's squads for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand and Bangladesh, which will take place after the T20 WC Down Under, Sharma addressed a virtual presser. He was asked to comment on India's team selection and whether they should play Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Karthik.&nbsp;

To this, Sharma said, "Tournament k andar selection committee ko koi comment nahi karna chahie. (I should refrain from commenting&nbsp;on team selection during a tournament) That is the call of the captain, coach and team management. After the World Cup, when we sit and discuss, I will definitely comment on that. It will be wrong for me to say anything in the middle of the tournament. I'm with the team. I'm watching. We are performing brilliantly and we will win the World Cup."

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Prior to India-Bangladesh tie, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, head coach Dravid attended the pre-match presser and reacted to the chief selector's comments. The former Indian captain was in splits and&nbsp;said, "I haven't heard what he said but I'm glad that he's confident. We need to play well to win the World Cup. We've started well. A little bit of a disappointing game in Perth (vs South Africa). We fought really well. A little bit of luck here and there (things could have been different. We've made a few mistakes as well. It's really a question of winning the next four games to win the World Cup."

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So far, India have two wins from three games and have destiny in their own hands in terms of reaching the semi-finals. They will play Zimbabwe, in Adelaide, on Sunday (November 06) in their last group stage match.

Ahead of India's crucial Super 12 clash versus Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup, head coach Rahul Dravid reacted to BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma's recent remark, where he claimed that Team India will win the mega event in Australia.

Ahead of India's crucial Super 12 clash versus Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup, head coach Rahul Dravid reacted to BCCI chief selector Chetan Sharma's recent remark, where he claimed that Team India will win the mega event in Australia. After BCCI announced India's squads for the forthcoming tour of New Zealand and Bangladesh, which will take place after the T20 WC Down Under, Sharma addressed a virtual presser. He was asked to comment on India's team selection and whether they should play Rishabh Pant or Dinesh Karthik. To this, Sharma said, "Tournament k andar selection committee ko koi comment nahi karna chahie. (I should refrain from commenting on team selection during a tournament) That is the call of the captain, coach and team management. After the World Cup, when we sit and discuss, I will definitely comment on that. It will be wrong for me to say anything in the middle of the tournament. I'm with the team. I'm watching. We are performing brilliantly and we will win the World Cup." ALSO READ | This is called selfishness: Gautam Gambhir rips into Babar Azam amid Pakistan's T20 World Cup woes Prior to India-Bangladesh tie, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, head coach Dravid attended the pre-match presser and reacted to the chief selector's comments. The former Indian captain was in splits and said, "I haven't heard what he said but I'm glad that he's confident. We need to play well to win the World Cup. We've started well. A little bit of a disappointing game in Perth (vs South Africa). We fought really well. A little bit of luck here and there (things could have been different. We've made a few mistakes as well. It's really a question of winning the next four games to win the World Cup." pic.twitter.com/ry3yU7XYIa — Guess Karo (@KuchNahiUkhada) November 1, 2022 × So far, India have two wins from three games and have destiny in their own hands in terms of reaching the semi-finals. They will play Zimbabwe, in Adelaide, on Sunday (November 06) in their last group stage match.

WATCH: Rahul Dravid in splits after hearing chief selector Chetan Sharma's 'India will win T20 WC' remark

India will take on Bangladesh in their fourth Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). India had a fabulous start to the tournament with back-to-back victories against Pakistan and Netherlands in their first two games but their unbeaten streak was ended by South Africa in their last outing.

Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they lock horns with the Shakib Al Hasan-led side at Adelaide Oval. Both teams have so far managed two wins each in their first three games and are tied on points heading into the crucial Super 12 encounter which can prove decisive in the race for semi-finals.

Both teams are in contention to qualify for the semi-finals by finishing in the top two but their chances can be impacted by rain. So far weather has played spoilsport in a number of matches in the ongoing tournament, denying crucial victories to teams. There is a possibility of rain hampering the proceedings on Thursday as well.

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As per Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, there is a 60% chance of rain in Adelaide on Thursday morning but the cloud is expected to clear up by the evening. However, the weather in Australia remains unpredictable during this time of the year and both teams will hope for a full-fledged contest to get a fair shot at qualification for the semi-finals.

South Africa are currently on top of the points table in Group 2 with five points from three matches. They are the only unbeatable team in the group so far followed by India and Bangladesh at the second and third spots respectively with four points each.

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A wash out will result in India and Bangladesh sharing a point each which will mean both teams will have five points each after five matches, intensifying the race for the semi-final. It will also keep Pakistan in contention despite their back-to-back defeats against India and Zimbabwe.

If Pakistan can beat South Africa in their next game, they will move to four points from as many matches and will be in contention to finish inside the top two in the group.

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India will take on Bangladesh in their fourth Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). India had a fabulous start to the tournament with back-to-back victories against Pakistan and Netherlands in their first two games but their unbeaten streak was ended by South Africa in their last outing.

India will take on Bangladesh in their fourth Super 12 clash in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 on Wednesday (November 02). India had a fabulous start to the tournament with back-to-back victories against Pakistan and Netherlands in their first two games but their unbeaten streak was ended by South Africa in their last outing. Rohit Sharma & Co. will be looking to bounce back to winning ways when they lock horns with the Shakib Al Hasan-led side at Adelaide Oval. Both teams have so far managed two wins each in their first three games and are tied on points heading into the crucial Super 12 encounter which can prove decisive in the race for semi-finals. Both teams are in contention to qualify for the semi-finals by finishing in the top two but their chances can be impacted by rain. So far weather has played spoilsport in a number of matches in the ongoing tournament, denying crucial victories to teams. There is a possibility of rain hampering the proceedings on Thursday as well. Also Read: 'Not very comfortable for anyone': India head coach Rahul Dravid on Virat Kohli hotel room incident As per Australia's Bureau of Meteorology, there is a 60% chance of rain in Adelaide on Thursday morning but the cloud is expected to clear up by the evening. However, the weather in Australia remains unpredictable during this time of the year and both teams will hope for a full-fledged contest to get a fair shot at qualification for the semi-finals. South Africa are currently on top of the points table in Group 2 with five points from three matches. They are the only unbeatable team in the group so far followed by India and Bangladesh at the second and third spots respectively with four points each. Also Read: 'We are able to afford him time': Rahul Dravid responds to criticism over KL Rahul's poor form in T20 WC A wash out will result in India and Bangladesh sharing a point each which will mean both teams will have five points each after five matches, intensifying the race for the semi-final. It will also keep Pakistan in contention despite their back-to-back defeats against India and Zimbabwe. If Pakistan can beat South Africa in their next game, they will move to four points from as many matches and will be in contention to finish inside the top two in the group. ×

T20 World Cup, India vs Bangladesh weather report: Can rain impact Rohit Sharma & Co.'s semi-final chances?

Dinesh Karthik suffered an injury while keeping wickets during India's low-scoring thriller versus South Africa in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022, on Sunday (October 30) in Perth. After two successive wins, Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue locked horns with Temba Bavuma's South Africa and managed only a modest 133 for 9, riding on Suryakumar Yadav's 40-ball 66.

In reply, the Proteas slipped and were reduced to 40 for 3 before fifties from Aiden Markram (52) and David Miller (59 not out) propelled them to a five-wicket win in the last over. During the run-chase, Karthik suffered&nbsp;a cramp on his back&nbsp;and left&nbsp;the field with&nbsp;Rishabh Pant donning the gloves in the final&nbsp;overs.

Ahead of India's next game, where they take on Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Wednesday (November 02), head coach Rahul Dravid spilled the beans on Karthik and gave an update. In the pre-match presser, the former Indian captain said, "He's pulled up pretty well today. Unfortunately, he had that spasm when he jumped to collect a bouncer and then he landed badly, in a way that he did his back in a little bit. But with treatment and some days, he's pulled up pretty well this morning. He's come to training and so, we will be assessing it."

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"We will see how it goes and how he pulls up tomorrow morning after a good practice session today. We will put him through his paces and ensure that we have given him a good workout and then see how he pulls up tomorrow morning before making a final decision,"&nbsp;Dravid added.

Karthik has played his best T20I innings versus the Bangla Tigers, during the 2018 Nidahas Trophy final (wiht an unbeaten 8-ball 29*). Hence, he will be desperate to regain fitness and also return to his scoring ways after no such worthy contribution with the bat so far in the competition.

Dinesh Karthik suffered an injury while keeping wickets during India's low-scoring thriller versus South Africa in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022, on Sunday (October 30) in Perth.

Dinesh Karthik suffered an injury while keeping wickets during India's low-scoring thriller versus South Africa in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022, on Sunday (October 30) in Perth. After two successive wins, Rohit Sharma-led Men in Blue locked horns with Temba Bavuma's South Africa and managed only a modest 133 for 9, riding on Suryakumar Yadav's 40-ball 66. In reply, the Proteas slipped and were reduced to 40 for 3 before fifties from Aiden Markram (52) and David Miller (59 not out) propelled them to a five-wicket win in the last over. During the run-chase, Karthik suffered a cramp on his back and left the field with Rishabh Pant donning the gloves in the final overs. Ahead of India's next game, where they take on Bangladesh at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide on Wednesday (November 02), head coach Rahul Dravid spilled the beans on Karthik and gave an update. In the pre-match presser, the former Indian captain said, "He's pulled up pretty well today. Unfortunately, he had that spasm when he jumped to collect a bouncer and then he landed badly, in a way that he did his back in a little bit. But with treatment and some days, he's pulled up pretty well this morning. He's come to training and so, we will be assessing it." ALSO READ | 'Not very comfortable for anyone': India head coach Rahul Dravid on Virat Kohli hotel room incident "We will see how it goes and how he pulls up tomorrow morning after a good practice session today. We will put him through his paces and ensure that we have given him a good workout and then see how he pulls up tomorrow morning before making a final decision," Dravid added. Karthik has played his best T20I innings versus the Bangla Tigers, during the 2018 Nidahas Trophy final (wiht an unbeaten 8-ball 29*). Hence, he will be desperate to regain fitness and also return to his scoring ways after no such worthy contribution with the bat so far in the competition.

T20 WC: 'He's come to training...' - Dravid provides update on Dinesh Karthik's fitness ahead of IND-BAN tie

India and Pakistan played&nbsp;a humdinger of a clash in the ongoing Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition, at the iconic MCG, Melbourne. In front of a jam-packed stadium, Rohit Sharma-led India beat Pakistan on the final ball of the contest to emerge on top by four wickets.

Opting to bowl first, India restricted Babar Azam &amp; Co. for 159 for 8 in 20 overs, with Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya chipping in with three-fers each. In reply, India were tottering at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli's masterclass (82 not out off 53 balls) and Hardik's 37-ball 40 took India past the finsh line. After the stupendous success of the Indo-Pak face-off, former Aussie all-rounder&nbsp;Simon O’Donnell called the match “extraordinary” and made a big claim.

"That [their T20 World Cup clash] was extraordinary. That game itself is the one that's held the tournament up so far, people keep referring back to it. There were 90,000 at a neutral venue, there was extraordinary emotion, the scenes of the game, the tightness of the game, the pressure," O'Donnell recalled the epic encounter while speaking&nbsp;on SEN Radio.

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An Indo-Pak Test in Australia or tri-series featuring Australia, India and Pakistan?

O'Donnell further revealed, "It was magnificent sort of stuff, to the level that I can say there will be discussions being had, or there are discussions being had to play a Test match here. There's also the possibility of a triangular One-Day series between India, Pakistan and Australia or a Test match between India and Pakistan."

Amid the BCCI vs PCB row over Asia Cup 2023, it will be interesting to see if such a discussion is actually taking place and whether it will materalise going ahead or not.

Recently, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, also the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief, revealed that India won't travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023 edition and the tournament will be held at a neutral venue. Post this revelation, a plethora of former Pakistani players slammed the BCCI and asked the PCB to boycott the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

India and Pakistan played a humdinger of a clash in the ongoing Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition, at the iconic MCG, Melbourne. In front of a jam-packed stadium, Rohit Sharma-led India beat Pakistan on the final ball of the contest to emerge on top by four wickets.

India and Pakistan played a humdinger of a clash in the ongoing Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition, at the iconic MCG, Melbourne. In front of a jam-packed stadium, Rohit Sharma-led India beat Pakistan on the final ball of the contest to emerge on top by four wickets. Opting to bowl first, India restricted Babar Azam & Co. for 159 for 8 in 20 overs, with Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya chipping in with three-fers each. In reply, India were tottering at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli's masterclass (82 not out off 53 balls) and Hardik's 37-ball 40 took India past the finsh line. After the stupendous success of the Indo-Pak face-off, former Aussie all-rounder Simon O’Donnell called the match “extraordinary” and made a big claim. "That [their T20 World Cup clash] was extraordinary. That game itself is the one that's held the tournament up so far, people keep referring back to it. There were 90,000 at a neutral venue, there was extraordinary emotion, the scenes of the game, the tightness of the game, the pressure," O'Donnell recalled the epic encounter while speaking on SEN Radio. ALSO READ | Chetan Sharma opines on Rohit, Kohli's future for 2024 T20 WC, reveals where they went wrong with Bumrah An Indo-Pak Test in Australia or tri-series featuring Australia, India and Pakistan? O'Donnell further revealed, "It was magnificent sort of stuff, to the level that I can say there will be discussions being had, or there are discussions being had to play a Test match here. There's also the possibility of a triangular One-Day series between India, Pakistan and Australia or a Test match between India and Pakistan." Amid the BCCI vs PCB row over Asia Cup 2023, it will be interesting to see if such a discussion is actually taking place and whether it will materalise going ahead or not. Recently, BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, also the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chief, revealed that India won't travel to Pakistan for the Asia Cup 2023 edition and the tournament will be held at a neutral venue. Post this revelation, a plethora of former Pakistani players slammed the BCCI and asked the PCB to boycott the 2023 ODI World Cup in India.

Discussions are on for India-Pakistan Test in Australia: Former Aussie all-rounder makes big claim

After Lungi Ngidi's 4 for 29, fifties from Aiden Markram (52) and David Miller (59 not out) propelled Temba Bavuma-led South Africa to a thrilling five-wicket win over India in a crucial Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30) in Perth. Playing at the Perth Stadium, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first and rode on Suryakumar Yadav's brilliant 44-ball 68 to post 133 for 9, after reeling at 60 for 5 in ten overs, but fell behind despite a fight from their bowlers.&nbsp;

Markram and Miller got together with SA being reduced to 24 for 3 in a tricky run-chase, on a surface with plenty of assistance for the pacers. Nonetheless, Markam counterattacked and Miller chose his bowlers smartly and went for the timely big hits to remain unbeaten and take his side past the finish line. The swashbuckling left-hander has been in sensational form in 2022, finishing run-chases in style on a consistent basis. Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja lauded Miller and mentioned the MS Dhoni factor behind his rise as an able finisher.&nbsp;

David Miller in winning run chases in T20s in 2022 
16 innings 
14 notouts 
Avg 280.50 
SR 154

"What David Miller has done with his game and taken it to another level is not by adding any shots or adding anything else. He's become calmer and waits for the opposition to make a mistake by taking the game deep. The lesson that MS Dhoni has taught the rest of the world, we are suffering because of that," Jadeja said in an interaction with Cricbuzz.

Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in August 2020, was known for his finishing skills apart from his smart reflexes, big-hitting prowess and shrewd captaincy at the international levels. He will next be seen in IPL 2023, leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

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After India's loss, Rohit pointed out at the post-match presentation, "That was a match-winning partnership from Markram and Miller. We were a little poor in the field, we gave so many chances and we weren't clinical. We were just not good enough. The last two games, we were pretty good in the field. We couldn't hold our chances, we missed a few run-outs. We need to keep our heads high and take a learning from this game."

After Lungi Ngidi's 4 for 29, fifties from Aiden Markram (52) and David Miller (59 not out) propelled Temba Bavuma-led South Africa to a thrilling five-wicket win over India in a crucial Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30) in Perth.

After Lungi Ngidi's 4 for 29, fifties from Aiden Markram (52) and David Miller (59 not out) propelled Temba Bavuma-led South Africa to a thrilling five-wicket win over India in a crucial Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 on Sunday (October 30) in Perth. Playing at the Perth Stadium, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bat first and rode on Suryakumar Yadav's brilliant 44-ball 68 to post 133 for 9, after reeling at 60 for 5 in ten overs, but fell behind despite a fight from their bowlers. Markram and Miller got together with SA being reduced to 24 for 3 in a tricky run-chase, on a surface with plenty of assistance for the pacers. Nonetheless, Markam counterattacked and Miller chose his bowlers smartly and went for the timely big hits to remain unbeaten and take his side past the finish line. The swashbuckling left-hander has been in sensational form in 2022, finishing run-chases in style on a consistent basis. Former Indian cricketer Ajay Jadeja lauded Miller and mentioned the MS Dhoni factor behind his rise as an able finisher. David Miller in winning run chases in T20s in 2022 16 innings 14 notouts Avg 280.50 SR 154 "What David Miller has done with his game and taken it to another level is not by adding any shots or adding anything else. He's become calmer and waits for the opposition to make a mistake by taking the game deep. The lesson that MS Dhoni has taught the rest of the world, we are suffering because of that," Jadeja said in an interaction with Cricbuzz. Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in August 2020, was known for his finishing skills apart from his smart reflexes, big-hitting prowess and shrewd captaincy at the international levels. He will next be seen in IPL 2023, leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). ALSO READ | T20 WC: Rohit Sharma explains thought process behind giving the ball to R Ashwin in 18th over vs SA After India's loss, Rohit pointed out at the post-match presentation, "That was a match-winning partnership from Markram and Miller. We were a little poor in the field, we gave so many chances and we weren't clinical. We were just not good enough. The last two games, we were pretty good in the field. We couldn't hold our chances, we missed a few run-outs. We need to keep our heads high and take a learning from this game."

Ajay Jadeja points out the MS Dhoni factor behind David Miller's consistency after SA beat India in T20 WC

Team India conceded their first game in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Sunday (October 30), losing to South Africa by five wickets in a low-scoring thriller at the Perth Stadium, Perth. Despite the defeat, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. remain alive in the race for the semi-finals. While India's focus remains on the marquee event in Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have an eye on the future and named Men in Blue's white-ball squads for the New Zealand tour. In addition, the board announced the ODI and Test squad for the Bangladesh tour, to be held in December.

After the T20 WC, Down Under, the Indian team will travel to New Zealand for a white-ball series. Hence, Hardik Pandya has been named as the captain for the T20Is with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. For the ODIs, Shikhar Dhawan will continue to lead India in the shorter format -- after the SA series at home in early October -- with Pant retaining the vice-captain's position. The big star cricketers such as regular captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli won't feature in the NZ series but will return for the tour of Bangladesh.&nbsp;

For the NZ T20Is, the likes of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Sanju Samson will spearhead India's batting department whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal will be the only experienced campaigners in the bowling unit. The T20Is will be followed by the ODI series with Dhawan taking charge. Hardik won't be part of the series whereas the majority of the players who featured in the SA ODIs have retained their spots (such as Gill, Iyer, Samson, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav). It will also see the return of Deepak Chahar, who was ruled out of the T20 WC due to back issues.&nbsp;

Talking of India's two Tests and three ODIs versus hosts Bangladesh, it will see the return of regulars such as Rohit, Kohli, KL, etc. There are some notable additions in the ODI line-up, with the inclusion of Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, and Yash Dayal whereas Ravindra Jadeja will also mark his return. In the Test line-up, KS Bharat will be the second keeper, with Pant now being the preferred choice for quite some time, whereas Shardul has also been drafted to the squad.

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Squad for NZ T20Is: Hardik Pandya (C), Rishabh Pant (vc &amp; wk), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik.

Squad for NZ ODIs: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Rishabh Pant (vc &amp; wk), Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik.

Squad for Bangladesh ODIs: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, W Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Yash Dayal

Squad for Bangladesh Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav.

Team India conceded their first game in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Sunday (October 30), losing to South Africa by five wickets in a low-scoring thriller at the Perth Stadium, Perth.

Team India conceded their first game in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition on Sunday (October 30), losing to South Africa by five wickets in a low-scoring thriller at the Perth Stadium, Perth. Despite the defeat, Rohit Sharma & Co. remain alive in the race for the semi-finals. While India's focus remains on the marquee event in Australia, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have an eye on the future and named Men in Blue's white-ball squads for the New Zealand tour. In addition, the board announced the ODI and Test squad for the Bangladesh tour, to be held in December. After the T20 WC, Down Under, the Indian team will travel to New Zealand for a white-ball series. Hence, Hardik Pandya has been named as the captain for the T20Is with Rishabh Pant as his deputy. For the ODIs, Shikhar Dhawan will continue to lead India in the shorter format -- after the SA series at home in early October -- with Pant retaining the vice-captain's position. The big star cricketers such as regular captain Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli won't feature in the NZ series but will return for the tour of Bangladesh. For the NZ T20Is, the likes of Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Suryakumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, and Sanju Samson will spearhead India's batting department whereas Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yuzvendra Chahal will be the only experienced campaigners in the bowling unit. The T20Is will be followed by the ODI series with Dhawan taking charge. Hardik won't be part of the series whereas the majority of the players who featured in the SA ODIs have retained their spots (such as Gill, Iyer, Samson, Washington Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav). It will also see the return of Deepak Chahar, who was ruled out of the T20 WC due to back issues. Talking of India's two Tests and three ODIs versus hosts Bangladesh, it will see the return of regulars such as Rohit, Kohli, KL, etc. There are some notable additions in the ODI line-up, with the inclusion of Rajat Patidar, Rahul Tripathi, and Yash Dayal whereas Ravindra Jadeja will also mark his return. In the Test line-up, KS Bharat will be the second keeper, with Pant now being the preferred choice for quite some time, whereas Shardul has also been drafted to the squad. ALSO READ | Four incredible patterns that suggest India might lift the T20 World Cup 2022 trophy Squad for NZ T20Is: Hardik Pandya (C), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), Shubman Gill, Ishan Kishan, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohd. Siraj, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik. Squad for NZ ODIs: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Rishabh Pant (vc & wk), Shubman Gill, Deepak Hooda, Surya Kumar Yadav, Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson (wk), W Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Shahbaz Ahmed, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Deepak Chahar, Kuldeep Sen, Umran Malik. Squad for Bangladesh ODIs: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (vc), Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Shreyas Iyer, Rahul Tripathi, Rishabh Pant (wk), Ishan Kishan (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, W Sundar, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Deepak Chahar, Yash Dayal Squad for Bangladesh Tests: Rohit Sharma (C), KL Rahul (VC), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav.

BCCI names Hardik Pandya as India captain for NZ T20Is, Rohit, Kohli rested; duo to return for BAN trip

India lost to South Africa by five wickets in their third Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 30) at the Perth Stadium, Perth. Batting first, India managed only a paltry 133-9 riding on Suryakumar Yadav's 40-ball 68.&nbsp;In reply, SA were 40-3 in ten overs before fifties from Aiden Markram and David Miller lead their side to a win in 19.4 overs as they now occupy the top spot in their group. After the loss, many pointed fingers at Rohit Sharma for choosing R Ashwin to bowl the 18th over, with SA still in need of 25 off the final 18 balls. While Ashwin removed Tristan&nbsp;Stobbs, he conceded two sixes to bring down the equation in favour of the Proteas.&nbsp;

Many thought Hitman had irked with his tactics by not giving the ball to Md Shami or Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the 18th over (with both pacers left with an over each). At the post-match presentation, Rohit explained the thought process behind his move and said, "I've seen what happens with the spinners in the last over, so I wanted to go the other way. If I can finish Ash, I just wanted to make sure that the seamers are bowling the right overs. You have to use it at some point. With the new batter, it was the perfect time for him to bowl. Miller played some good shots as well."

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During India's defence, Arshdeep Singh (2 for 25), Md Shami (1 for 13) and Hardik Pandya (1 for 29) were the most effective bowlers whereas Bhuvi also remained economical, raising questions with his swing. However, Ashwin went for plenty as Markram-Miller went after him to ease the pressure. The wily off-spinner ended with 4-0-43-1 but could've gotten the wicket of Markam, in the 12th over, had Virat Kohli held onto a simple catch at the deep.

After the defeat, India will now face Bangladesh (on November 02) and Zimbabwe (on November 06). They remain in contention for a spot in the semi-finals despite a defeat at the hands of a strong South African side.

India lost to South Africa by five wickets in their third Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 30) at the Perth Stadium, Perth. Batting first, India managed only a paltry 133-9 riding on Suryakumar Yadav's 40-ball 68.

India lost to South Africa by five wickets in their third Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 30) at the Perth Stadium, Perth. Batting first, India managed only a paltry 133-9 riding on Suryakumar Yadav's 40-ball 68. In reply, SA were 40-3 in ten overs before fifties from Aiden Markram and David Miller lead their side to a win in 19.4 overs as they now occupy the top spot in their group. After the loss, many pointed fingers at Rohit Sharma for choosing R Ashwin to bowl the 18th over, with SA still in need of 25 off the final 18 balls. While Ashwin removed Tristan Stobbs, he conceded two sixes to bring down the equation in favour of the Proteas. Many thought Hitman had irked with his tactics by not giving the ball to Md Shami or Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the 18th over (with both pacers left with an over each). At the post-match presentation, Rohit explained the thought process behind his move and said, "I've seen what happens with the spinners in the last over, so I wanted to go the other way. If I can finish Ash, I just wanted to make sure that the seamers are bowling the right overs. You have to use it at some point. With the new batter, it was the perfect time for him to bowl. Miller played some good shots as well." ALSO READ | Four incredible patterns that suggest India might lift the T20 World Cup 2022 trophy During India's defence, Arshdeep Singh (2 for 25), Md Shami (1 for 13) and Hardik Pandya (1 for 29) were the most effective bowlers whereas Bhuvi also remained economical, raising questions with his swing. However, Ashwin went for plenty as Markram-Miller went after him to ease the pressure. The wily off-spinner ended with 4-0-43-1 but could've gotten the wicket of Markam, in the 12th over, had Virat Kohli held onto a simple catch at the deep. After the defeat, India will now face Bangladesh (on November 02) and Zimbabwe (on November 06). They remain in contention for a spot in the semi-finals despite a defeat at the hands of a strong South African side.

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma explains thought process behind giving the ball to R Ashwin in 18th over vs SA

Team India conceded their first game in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition, losing to South Africa by five wickets at the Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30). Batting first on a spicy wicket, Rohit Sharma-led India never got going and were reduced to 49 for 5 in no time before Suryakumar Yadav's gutsy and entertaining 40-ball 68 propelled India to 133-9 in 20 overs. In reply, SA were tottering at 40-3 at the halfway stage before the fifties from Aiden Markram (52) and David Miller (59 not out) took their side home in the last over. With the win, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas now occupy the top spot in Group B.

Talking about India, the one-time winners' campaign is still on track and they very much remain in the race to seal a semi-final spot. Given India started their campaign with two back-to-back wins, they have four points from three games and will now face Bangladesh (November 02) and Zimbabwe (November 6) in their last two group stage encounters. After the defeat to South Africa, India is likely to end in the second spot and qualify for the last four.&nbsp;

While anything can happen in the remaining matches at the T20 WC, there are quite a few incredible patterns for Team India which indicate that they might have the final laugh at the ICC event in Australia. Here's a look at such factors which point out that it might be Rohit &amp; Co.'s T20 WC:

1) The last time India successfully defended a score versus Australia in a warm-up game prior to the World Cup was in 2011. Ahead of the 2011 ODI WC, MS Dhoni's India dismissed Australia for a paltry 176 after posting 214, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. In the run-up to the T20 WC 2022 Down Under, the Men in Blue did the same by defending a competitive score, 186 for 7, by six runs. Will 2011 heroics repeat this time around?

2) Ireland defeated England in the group stage of the T20 WC 2022 edition on October 26, at the MCG, Melbourne. The last time the Irish side defeated the Three Lions in a World Cup was in 2011. Well, we all know which side walked away with the mega title.&nbsp;

3) The last time SA defeated India in an ICC event came in the 2011 ODI WC. Back then, the Proteas defeated India with two balls to spare. On Sunday (October 30), Bavuma &amp; Co. also won in 19.4 overs.&nbsp;

4) The last time India faced the Netherlands in an ICC event was also in 2011. Before that, they had faced them during the 2003 edition of the 50-over World Cup. So, whenever India have faced the Dutch line-up, they have reached the finals; winning the championship in the last instance.

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After India's defeat versus the Proteas, captain Rohit said at the post-match presentation, "We expected that the pitch will have something in it. We knew that there'll be a lot of help for the seamers, that's why it wasn't an easy target to chase. We fell a little short with the bat. We fought well, but South Africa were better today. When you see that score (40/3 in 10), you'll always think you're in the game. That was a match-winning partnership from Markram and Miller. We were a little poor in the field, we gave so many chances and we weren't clinical. We were just not good enough."

Team India conceded their first game in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition, losing to South Africa by five wickets at the Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30).

Team India conceded their first game in the Men's T20 World Cup 2022 edition, losing to South Africa by five wickets at the Perth Stadium, Perth on Sunday (October 30). Batting first on a spicy wicket, Rohit Sharma-led India never got going and were reduced to 49 for 5 in no time before Suryakumar Yadav's gutsy and entertaining 40-ball 68 propelled India to 133-9 in 20 overs. In reply, SA were tottering at 40-3 at the halfway stage before the fifties from Aiden Markram (52) and David Miller (59 not out) took their side home in the last over. With the win, the Temba Bavuma-led Proteas now occupy the top spot in Group B. Talking about India, the one-time winners' campaign is still on track and they very much remain in the race to seal a semi-final spot. Given India started their campaign with two back-to-back wins, they have four points from three games and will now face Bangladesh (November 02) and Zimbabwe (November 6) in their last two group stage encounters. After the defeat to South Africa, India is likely to end in the second spot and qualify for the last four. While anything can happen in the remaining matches at the T20 WC, there are quite a few incredible patterns for Team India which indicate that they might have the final laugh at the ICC event in Australia. Here's a look at such factors which point out that it might be Rohit & Co.'s T20 WC: 1) The last time India successfully defended a score versus Australia in a warm-up game prior to the World Cup was in 2011. Ahead of the 2011 ODI WC, MS Dhoni's India dismissed Australia for a paltry 176 after posting 214, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. In the run-up to the T20 WC 2022 Down Under, the Men in Blue did the same by defending a competitive score, 186 for 7, by six runs. Will 2011 heroics repeat this time around? 2) Ireland defeated England in the group stage of the T20 WC 2022 edition on October 26, at the MCG, Melbourne. The last time the Irish side defeated the Three Lions in a World Cup was in 2011. Well, we all know which side walked away with the mega title. 3) The last time SA defeated India in an ICC event came in the 2011 ODI WC. Back then, the Proteas defeated India with two balls to spare. On Sunday (October 30), Bavuma & Co. also won in 19.4 overs. 4) The last time India faced the Netherlands in an ICC event was also in 2011. Before that, they had faced them during the 2003 edition of the 50-over World Cup. So, whenever India have faced the Dutch line-up, they have reached the finals; winning the championship in the last instance. ALSO READ | T20 WC: Rohit Sharma rues missed chances against South Africa, says 'we were just not good enough' After India's defeat versus the Proteas, captain Rohit said at the post-match presentation, "We expected that the pitch will have something in it. We knew that there'll be a lot of help for the seamers, that's why it wasn't an easy target to chase. We fell a little short with the bat. We fought well, but South Africa were better today. When you see that score (40/3 in 10), you'll always think you're in the game. That was a match-winning partnership from Markram and Miller. We were a little poor in the field, we gave so many chances and we weren't clinical. We were just not good enough."

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed regret over the missed chances during the T20 World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday (October 30) at Perth Stadium, thanks to half-centuries from David Miller and Aiden Markram.&nbsp;

A crucial 76-run partnership between Miller (59 not out) and Markram (52) led the team to achieve the set target with two balls to spare after the South African bowlers had held India to 133-9.&nbsp;

During the match, India made mistakes on the field as well. Markram survived a scare at 35 when a fumbling Virat Kohli dropped an easy catch at deep mid-wicket. Rohit, who said that the team was "just not good enough", also missed an underarm direct hit at the striker's end.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We were a little poor in the field, we gave so many chances and we weren't clinical. We were just not good enough."&nbsp;

"The last two games, we were pretty good in the field. We couldn't hold our chances, we missed a few run-outs. We need to keep our heads high and take learning from this game," the Indian skipper added.&nbsp;

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South Africa's bowlers took charge, headed by Lungi Ngidi's 4/29. They were effective with their speed and short balls to restrict India to 49/5 in 8.3 overs. After that, Suryakumar Yadav rose to the occasion to score a counterattacking 68 off 40 balls, and he and Dinesh Karthik shared a stand of 52 runs for the sixth wicket as India posted a respectable 133/9 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

Rohit said, "We expected the pitch to have something in it, with the weather around. We knew there will be help for the seamers. Which is why you saw that 130 was not an easy chase. We fell a little short with the bat. I thought we fought well till the end but South Africa played well in the end."&nbsp;

While chasing, South Africa were reduced to 24/3 in 5.4 overs as Indian bowlers used fuller length and some swing, but South Africa shift the gears to complete the chase.&nbsp;

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"The pitch is such that the wicket can come any time for the seamers. When you see that score (40/3 in 10), you`ll always think you`re in the game. It was a match-winning partnership from Miller and Markram," added Rohit.&nbsp;

Rohit concluded by noting that because spinners were being destroyed in the penultimate over of the innings, he wanted to finish Ravichandran Ashwin's overs before the final two overs arrived.&nbsp;

Rohit said, "I have seen what happened at the last with the spinners, so I wanted to go the other way. So I wanted to finish with Ashwin before the last over. I wanted to see that the seamers bowl the right overs. Given the new batter came in, it was the perfect time for Ashwin to bowl."&nbsp;

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Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed regret over the missed chances during the T20 World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday (October 30) at Perth Stadium, thanks to half-centuries from David Miller and Aiden Markram.

Indian skipper Rohit Sharma expressed regret over the missed chances during the T20 World Cup match against South Africa on Sunday (October 30) at Perth Stadium, thanks to half-centuries from David Miller and Aiden Markram. A crucial 76-run partnership between Miller (59 not out) and Markram (52) led the team to achieve the set target with two balls to spare after the South African bowlers had held India to 133-9. During the match, India made mistakes on the field as well. Markram survived a scare at 35 when a fumbling Virat Kohli dropped an easy catch at deep mid-wicket. Rohit, who said that the team was "just not good enough", also missed an underarm direct hit at the striker's end. During the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We were a little poor in the field, we gave so many chances and we weren't clinical. We were just not good enough." "The last two games, we were pretty good in the field. We couldn't hold our chances, we missed a few run-outs. We need to keep our heads high and take learning from this game," the Indian skipper added. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: Miller, Ngidi help South Africa beat India by 5 wickets to claim top spot in Group 2 South Africa's bowlers took charge, headed by Lungi Ngidi's 4/29. They were effective with their speed and short balls to restrict India to 49/5 in 8.3 overs. After that, Suryakumar Yadav rose to the occasion to score a counterattacking 68 off 40 balls, and he and Dinesh Karthik shared a stand of 52 runs for the sixth wicket as India posted a respectable 133/9 in 20 overs. Rohit said, "We expected the pitch to have something in it, with the weather around. We knew there will be help for the seamers. Which is why you saw that 130 was not an easy chase. We fell a little short with the bat. I thought we fought well till the end but South Africa played well in the end." While chasing, South Africa were reduced to 24/3 in 5.4 overs as Indian bowlers used fuller length and some swing, but South Africa shift the gears to complete the chase. ALSO READ | Believe it or not! Virat Kohli drops a sitter in T20 World Cup match against South Africa - Watch Undefeated South Africa go on top of the Group 2 table 🌟#T20WorldCup Standings 👉 https://t.co/TIZ6Sk3coG pic.twitter.com/LaqVN42rBT — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 30, 2022 × It went down to the wire, but David Miller saw South Africa through in a tense run chase in Perth 😯#INDvSA Report 👇#T20WorldCuphttps://t.co/knULICCg4Z — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 30, 2022 × For a fiery spell that broke the back of India's batting order, Lungi Ngidi is the @aramco POTM 👏 pic.twitter.com/AlLSeuHKZV — T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 30, 2022 × "The pitch is such that the wicket can come any time for the seamers. When you see that score (40/3 in 10), you`ll always think you`re in the game. It was a match-winning partnership from Miller and Markram," added Rohit. Rohit concluded by noting that because spinners were being destroyed in the penultimate over of the innings, he wanted to finish Ravichandran Ashwin's overs before the final two overs arrived. Rohit said, "I have seen what happened at the last with the spinners, so I wanted to go the other way. So I wanted to finish with Ashwin before the last over. I wanted to see that the seamers bowl the right overs. Given the new batter came in, it was the perfect time for Ashwin to bowl." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

T20 WC: Rohit Sharma rues missed chances against South Africa, says 'we were just not good enough'

Rohit Sharma-led India have been on a roll in the T20 World Cup. Commencing their run in the Super 12 round, the one-time winners edged past Pakistan on the last ball to open their campaign in style, with a four-wicket win in pursuit of 160 at the MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday).

After that, India faced the Netherlands and romped past them by 56 runs, on Thursday (October 27), at the SCG, Sydney, to make it two wins in a row. Thus, India are currently at the top of Group B and have a strong chance of entering the semi-finals of the showpiece event in Australia. Despite their bright start, former Indian captain Kapil Dev pointed out the 'loopholes' in the Indian team.

"The bowling has gotten better. In batting, I felt India could have scored more runs but in the last 10 overs, made up for it by scoring over 100 runs. See, the grounds are big and hence, the spinners gain a little bit of advantage. I would still say that in patches we are still lacking in bowling," Kapil said on ABP News on Thursday.

"Against a team like Netherlands, you should have proper planning as to where to bowl in terms of line and length. The biggest thing is that in such matches, there should not be no-balls or wides because you are practicing and need to win the match as well. So overall, I would say, the bowling was good but still some loopholes were visible," he added.

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'India would still want their captain Rohit Sharma...'

"Suryakumar Yadav has really grabbed his chances well in this team. To score runs so quickly, he should be praised more. India would still want their captain Rohit Sharma to be a little more compact, and want Rahul to score some runs.

"Virat Kohli should play anchor because he can accelerate, but if he gets the chance to play through the entire 20 overs, this team can chase down any total. In the last 1-2 years, he was the player we were struggling to find - who is going to bat for us at No.4? There were players but not the kind of contenders we have found in Suryakumar," the 1983 World Cup-winning skipper signed off.

India will next take on South Africa, at Perth, on Sunday (October 30).

Rohit Sharma-led India have been on a roll in the T20 World Cup. Commencing their run in the Super 12 round, the one-time winners edged past Pakistan on the last ball to open their campaign in style, with a four-wicket win in pursuit of 160 at the MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday).

Rohit Sharma-led India have been on a roll in the T20 World Cup. Commencing their run in the Super 12 round, the one-time winners edged past Pakistan on the last ball to open their campaign in style, with a four-wicket win in pursuit of 160 at the MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday). After that, India faced the Netherlands and romped past them by 56 runs, on Thursday (October 27), at the SCG, Sydney, to make it two wins in a row. Thus, India are currently at the top of Group B and have a strong chance of entering the semi-finals of the showpiece event in Australia. Despite their bright start, former Indian captain Kapil Dev pointed out the 'loopholes' in the Indian team. "The bowling has gotten better. In batting, I felt India could have scored more runs but in the last 10 overs, made up for it by scoring over 100 runs. See, the grounds are big and hence, the spinners gain a little bit of advantage. I would still say that in patches we are still lacking in bowling," Kapil said on ABP News on Thursday. "Against a team like Netherlands, you should have proper planning as to where to bowl in terms of line and length. The biggest thing is that in such matches, there should not be no-balls or wides because you are practicing and need to win the match as well. So overall, I would say, the bowling was good but still some loopholes were visible," he added. ALSO READ | T20 WC: After Ireland-Afghanistan, Australia vs England also washed out without a ball being bowled 'India would still want their captain Rohit Sharma...' "Suryakumar Yadav has really grabbed his chances well in this team. To score runs so quickly, he should be praised more. India would still want their captain Rohit Sharma to be a little more compact, and want Rahul to score some runs. "Virat Kohli should play anchor because he can accelerate, but if he gets the chance to play through the entire 20 overs, this team can chase down any total. In the last 1-2 years, he was the player we were struggling to find - who is going to bat for us at No.4? There were players but not the kind of contenders we have found in Suryakumar," the 1983 World Cup-winning skipper signed off. India will next take on South Africa, at Perth, on Sunday (October 30).

'We're still lacking in...' - Kapil Dev mentions Team India's areas of concern despite bright start at T20 WC

Virat Kohli produced a masterclass in India's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) opener when they faced Pakistan at the MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday). Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led India restricted the Men in Green for 159 for 8, with three-fers from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.&nbsp;

In reply, India were tottering at 31 for 4 and needed 115 off the last 60 balls with Kohli-Hardik in the middle. The duo stitched an impressive 113-run fifth-wicket stand to take the game to the last over, with 16 needed for a memorable victory. India eventually got past the finish line on the last ball of the contest, with four wickets in hand. Kohli's inning was laced with 6 fours and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 154.72, and was rightly rewarded with the Player-of-the-Match award.

Kohli's record at the T20 WC is impeccable, to say the least. As India take on the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney, the 33-year-old is on the cusp of entering an elite list. He is 73 runs away from entering the 1,000-run club in the T20 WC. So far, only Mahela Jayawardene is part of this list. Hence, Kohli will be the second to be a part of&nbsp;the elusive list.

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A look at the top 5 batters with most runs in T20 WC:

Mahela Jayawardene - 1,016&nbsp;runs

Chris Gayle - 965 runs&nbsp;

Virat Kohli - 927 runs (with 11 fifties at an average of 84.27)

Tillakaratne Dilshan - 897

Rohit Sharma - 851

Kohli is also 90 runs away from becoming the leading run-getter in the T20 WC history. Given his form, he can achieve this feat in India's face-off versus the Dutch line-up.

IND vs NED

It is to be noted that this is India and Netherlands' first face-off in the format. At the coin toss, Rohit &amp; Co. have opted to bat first,&nbsp;at the SCG, with an unchanged XI after their Pakistan clash. Will it be another Kohli special? Only time will tell...

Virat Kohli produced a masterclass in India's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) opener when they faced Pakistan at the MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday). Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led India restricted the Men in Green for 159 for 8, with three-fers from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.

Virat Kohli produced a masterclass in India's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) opener when they faced Pakistan at the MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday). Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led India restricted the Men in Green for 159 for 8, with three-fers from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya. In reply, India were tottering at 31 for 4 and needed 115 off the last 60 balls with Kohli-Hardik in the middle. The duo stitched an impressive 113-run fifth-wicket stand to take the game to the last over, with 16 needed for a memorable victory. India eventually got past the finish line on the last ball of the contest, with four wickets in hand. Kohli's inning was laced with 6 fours and 4 sixes, at a strike rate of 154.72, and was rightly rewarded with the Player-of-the-Match award. Kohli's record at the T20 WC is impeccable, to say the least. As India take on the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney, the 33-year-old is on the cusp of entering an elite list. He is 73 runs away from entering the 1,000-run club in the T20 WC. So far, only Mahela Jayawardene is part of this list. Hence, Kohli will be the second to be a part of the elusive list. ALSO READ | WATCH: 'If that ball of Md Nawaz turned and hit my pad...' - R Ashwin recalls last over drama vs Pakistan A look at the top 5 batters with most runs in T20 WC: Mahela Jayawardene - 1,016 runs Chris Gayle - 965 runs Virat Kohli - 927 runs (with 11 fifties at an average of 84.27) Tillakaratne Dilshan - 897 Rohit Sharma - 851 Kohli is also 90 runs away from becoming the leading run-getter in the T20 WC history. Given his form, he can achieve this feat in India's face-off versus the Dutch line-up. IND vs NED It is to be noted that this is India and Netherlands' first face-off in the format. At the coin toss, Rohit & Co. have opted to bat first, at the SCG, with an unchanged XI after their Pakistan clash. Will it be another Kohli special? Only time will tell...

Virat Kohli on cusp of becoming first Indian to join 1k-run club in T20 WC during India-Netherlands tie

India and Pakistan produced a humdinger of a clash when they locked horns in the Super 12 round of the Men's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) on Sunday (October 23), at the iconic MCG, Melbourne. Bowling first, India restriced Pakistan for 159-8 riding on three-wicket hauls from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya.&nbsp;

In reply, India were on the back foot and tottering at 31 for 4. Virat Kohli (82 not out) and Hardik (37-ball 40) revived the run-chase with an impressive 113-run fifth-wicket stand before the last over started with India needing 16 for a win. Hardik fell and Dinesh Karthik also returned back to the pavillion, with India requiring two from the final delivery.&nbsp;

R Ashwin came out in the middle. Holding his nerves, Ashwin confidently left a delivery from Md Nawaz, which was called a wide to level the scores. After that, he smacked a four on the last ball of the contest to take India to a famous four-wicket win at the jam-packed stadium.

Recalling that Nawaz delivery which was a wide, Ashwin hilariously stated on BCCI.TV during an interaction with&nbsp;Hrishikesh Kanitkar, "If that ball of Nawaz turned and hit my pad then only one thing I do was back to dressing room and picked my Twitter and write 'Thank you so much, It was wonderful my cricketing career and Journey and thank you all (laughs)'."

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After India's memorable win over their arch-rivals, the Men in Blue face the Netherlands on Thursday (October 27) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney. Ashwin-starrer India will aim to keep their winning run and move closer to booking a semi-final spot in the mega event in Australia.

India and Pakistan produced a humdinger of a clash when they locked horns in the Super 12 round of the Men's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) on Sunday (October 23), at the iconic MCG, Melbourne.

India and Pakistan produced a humdinger of a clash when they locked horns in the Super 12 round of the Men's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) on Sunday (October 23), at the iconic MCG, Melbourne. Bowling first, India restriced Pakistan for 159-8 riding on three-wicket hauls from Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya. In reply, India were on the back foot and tottering at 31 for 4. Virat Kohli (82 not out) and Hardik (37-ball 40) revived the run-chase with an impressive 113-run fifth-wicket stand before the last over started with India needing 16 for a win. Hardik fell and Dinesh Karthik also returned back to the pavillion, with India requiring two from the final delivery. R Ashwin came out in the middle. Holding his nerves, Ashwin confidently left a delivery from Md Nawaz, which was called a wide to level the scores. After that, he smacked a four on the last ball of the contest to take India to a famous four-wicket win at the jam-packed stadium. Recalling that Nawaz delivery which was a wide, Ashwin hilariously stated on BCCI.TV during an interaction with Hrishikesh Kanitkar, "If that ball of Nawaz turned and hit my pad then only one thing I do was back to dressing room and picked my Twitter and write 'Thank you so much, It was wonderful my cricketing career and Journey and thank you all (laughs)'." A golden rewind - When two heroes of two engrossing finishes get together to dissect their famous victories👌 Here's @hrishikanitkar & @ashwinravi99 talking about the two #INDvPAK games 👍 - by @RajalArora Click 👉https://t.co/fDy4r9U2cH to watch the full interview 😃 — BCCI (@BCCI) October 26, 2022 × ALSO READ | India vs Netherlands, T20 WC 2022: Predicting Men in Blue's likely XI for crucial tie After India's memorable win over their arch-rivals, the Men in Blue face the Netherlands on Thursday (October 27) at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney. Ashwin-starrer India will aim to keep their winning run and move closer to booking a semi-final spot in the mega event in Australia.

WATCH: 'If that ball of Md Nawaz turned and hit my pad...' - R Ashwin recalls last over drama vs Pakistan

Team India started their T20 World Cup 2022 edition with a memorable win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (October 23). Having won the toss and opting to bowl first, India rode on three-fers from Arshdeep Singh and all-rounder Hardik Pandya to restrict Pakistan to 159 for 8.

In reply, India were tottering at 31 for 4, losing their skipper Rohit Sharma (4) and vice-captain KL Rahul for cheap. However, Virat Kohli produced a masterclass, 82 not out off 53 balls, and was well-supported by Hardik (40) to take India past the finish line courtesy of a four from R Ashwin's blade on the last ball of the contest. Now, the action shifts to the Netherlands face-off as India will aim to keep their winning streak alive.

India will take on the Dutch line-up, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney. This will be the first face-off between both sides in the format. So far, India have faced Netherlands twice in ODI World Cup -- in 2003 and 2011. Hence, a new challenge will be infront of the Indian team when they take the field versus the Netherlands line-up.

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Given Ireland stunned 2010 winners England on Wednesday (October 26), India won't take the Netherlands lightly. With no experience of playing them whatsoever in the format, India will start cautiously before trying to explode. As per the conditions, a used pitch will be on offer for the India-Dutch encounter, given it is the second encounter of the day (after South Africa vs Bangladesh). A similar sort of pitch can be expected, as it was in the Super 12 opener featuring Australia and New Zealand, but with lesser bounce. Thus, slower bowlers can come to play. Toss will be crucial and the captains can look to bat first, on a surface which might get slower. However, with rain forecast, bowling first is also an option.

Predicting India's XI for the Netherlands face-off:&nbsp;Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

Team India started their T20 World Cup 2022 edition with a memorable win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (October 23). Having won the toss and opting to bowl first, India rode on three-fers from Arshdeep Singh and all-rounder Hardik Pandya to restrict Pakistan to 159 for 8.

Team India started their T20 World Cup 2022 edition with a memorable win over arch-rivals Pakistan at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on Sunday (October 23). Having won the toss and opting to bowl first, India rode on three-fers from Arshdeep Singh and all-rounder Hardik Pandya to restrict Pakistan to 159 for 8. In reply, India were tottering at 31 for 4, losing their skipper Rohit Sharma (4) and vice-captain KL Rahul for cheap. However, Virat Kohli produced a masterclass, 82 not out off 53 balls, and was well-supported by Hardik (40) to take India past the finish line courtesy of a four from R Ashwin's blade on the last ball of the contest. Now, the action shifts to the Netherlands face-off as India will aim to keep their winning streak alive. India will take on the Dutch line-up, at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney. This will be the first face-off between both sides in the format. So far, India have faced Netherlands twice in ODI World Cup -- in 2003 and 2011. Hence, a new challenge will be infront of the Indian team when they take the field versus the Netherlands line-up. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup 2022, India vs Netherlands, live cricket streaming: When and where to watch epic face-off? Given Ireland stunned 2010 winners England on Wednesday (October 26), India won't take the Netherlands lightly. With no experience of playing them whatsoever in the format, India will start cautiously before trying to explode. As per the conditions, a used pitch will be on offer for the India-Dutch encounter, given it is the second encounter of the day (after South Africa vs Bangladesh). A similar sort of pitch can be expected, as it was in the Super 12 opener featuring Australia and New Zealand, but with lesser bounce. Thus, slower bowlers can come to play. Toss will be crucial and the captains can look to bat first, on a surface which might get slower. However, with rain forecast, bowling first is also an option. Predicting India's XI for the Netherlands face-off: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

India vs Netherlands, T20 WC 2022: Predicting Men in Blue's likely XI for crucial tie

Virat Kohli continued his rich form in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as India thrashed the Netherlands by 56 runs in their second Super 12 game, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney. Opting to bat first, India rode on skipper Rohit Sharma's 53, Kohli's unbeaten 44-ball 62 and Suryakumar Yadav's 25-ball 51 not out to post 179 for 2 in 20 overs.

In reply, Netherlands were never in the hunt and only managed 123 for 9 with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel and R Ashwin taking two wickets apiece. After another terrific knock under his belt, the 33-year-old Kohli surpassed Universe Boss Chris Gayle to become the second highest run-getter in the T20 WC history. Gayle has 965 runs whereas Kohli's tally now reads 989, only 27 behind the top-ranked Mahela Jayawardene (1,016).

Most runs in T20 WC history

1016 - Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) 
989* - Virat Kohli (India) 
965 - Chris Gayle (West Indies) 
904* - Rohit Sharma (India) 
897 - Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) 
778* - David Warner (Australia)

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Kohli has as many as 12 half-centuries in the format with an astonishing average of 89.90. Meanwhile, Indian captain Rohit also moved up the ladder to go past Tillakaratne Dilshan (897) to take the fourth spot after his 39-ball 53-run-knock versus the Dutch line-up.

At the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "Lucky for us, we had a few days to get over that special win. As soon as the game got over, we came to Sydney and regrouped. We have to move on now, and the focus was on this game where we wanted to come out and get those two points. I thought it was a clinical win. Looking at the way they have qualified for the Super 12s, credit to them. We however always looked to what we can do with ourselves, not bother about the opposition. To be honest, this was a near perfect win. Yes, we played a little slow at the start but that was the conversation between me and Virat, we had to wait on that surface to play the big shots. Not too happy with my fifty, but what's important is getting runs - doesn't matter if they are good looking runs or ugly runs. At the end of the day, it is about keeping the confidence up."

India next face South Africa on October 30 (Sunday) at Perth Stadium, Perth.

Virat Kohli continued his rich form in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as India thrashed the Netherlands by 56 runs in their second Super 12 game, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney.

Virat Kohli continued his rich form in the T20 World Cup 2022 edition as India thrashed the Netherlands by 56 runs in their second Super 12 game, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney. Opting to bat first, India rode on skipper Rohit Sharma's 53, Kohli's unbeaten 44-ball 62 and Suryakumar Yadav's 25-ball 51 not out to post 179 for 2 in 20 overs. In reply, Netherlands were never in the hunt and only managed 123 for 9 with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel and R Ashwin taking two wickets apiece. After another terrific knock under his belt, the 33-year-old Kohli surpassed Universe Boss Chris Gayle to become the second highest run-getter in the T20 WC history. Gayle has 965 runs whereas Kohli's tally now reads 989, only 27 behind the top-ranked Mahela Jayawardene (1,016). Most runs in T20 WC history 1016 - Mahela Jayawardene (Sri Lanka) 989* - Virat Kohli (India) 965 - Chris Gayle (West Indies) 904* - Rohit Sharma (India) 897 - Tillakaratne Dilshan (Sri Lanka) 778* - David Warner (Australia) ALSO READ | T20 WC: All-round India thrash Netherlands by 56 runs to make it two wins in a row Kohli has as many as 12 half-centuries in the format with an astonishing average of 89.90. Meanwhile, Indian captain Rohit also moved up the ladder to go past Tillakaratne Dilshan (897) to take the fourth spot after his 39-ball 53-run-knock versus the Dutch line-up. At the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "Lucky for us, we had a few days to get over that special win. As soon as the game got over, we came to Sydney and regrouped. We have to move on now, and the focus was on this game where we wanted to come out and get those two points. I thought it was a clinical win. Looking at the way they have qualified for the Super 12s, credit to them. We however always looked to what we can do with ourselves, not bother about the opposition. To be honest, this was a near perfect win. Yes, we played a little slow at the start but that was the conversation between me and Virat, we had to wait on that surface to play the big shots. Not too happy with my fifty, but what's important is getting runs - doesn't matter if they are good looking runs or ugly runs. At the end of the day, it is about keeping the confidence up." India next face South Africa on October 30 (Sunday) at Perth Stadium, Perth.

IND vs NED: Kohli becomes 2nd highest run-getter in T20 WC, moves closer to Jayawardene's tally

Team India faced the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) on Thursday (October 27). Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG, Rohit Sharma-led India produced a clinical performance to go past the Dutch line-up by 56&nbsp;runs.

Opting to bat first, India were off to a slow start and lost vice-captain KL Rahul (9). While he was trapped lbw, had he taken the decision upstairs, it would've allowed him to continue his inning. However, Rohit was joined by in-form batter Virat Kohli as the duo tried to accelerate after India only managed 32&nbsp;for 1 in the first six overs.

Rohit took on the likes of&nbsp;Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek to up the ante and took the score to 67 for 1. From thereon, he attacked&nbsp;Tim Pringle&nbsp;and reached the 50-run mark, second by an Indian in T20 WC, and also achieved the massive feat of having the most sixes by an Indian in tournament history. Against the run of play, he was dismissed for 53.

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Following his departure, Suryakumar Yadav and Kohli stitched an impressive and unbeaten 95-run third-wicket stand as India posted 179-2 in 20 overs. SKY scored the fourth-fastest fifty by an Indian in the T20 WC whereas Kohli continued his merry run, scoring an unbeaten 44-ball 62.&nbsp;

In reply, the Netherlands' line-up was never in the run-chase. Bhuvneshwar Kumar started with two successive maiden overs whereas the likes of Md Shami, Axar Patel, and R Ashwin dented the run-chase with regular strikes. Axar and Ashwin contained the run-flow whereas&nbsp;the inexperienced Dutch batters struggled to rotate and score freely.

India's fielding was upto the mark whereas the Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led team management will be satisfied with the bowling effort as well. It was a disciplined performance from the one-time winners, who now atop their group with four points from two games.

Team India faced the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) on Thursday (October 27). Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG, Rohit Sharma-led India produced a clinical performance to go past the Dutch line-up by 56 runs.

Team India faced the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the Men's T20 World Cup (T20 WC) on Thursday (October 27). Playing at the Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG, Rohit Sharma-led India produced a clinical performance to go past the Dutch line-up by 56 runs. Opting to bat first, India were off to a slow start and lost vice-captain KL Rahul (9). While he was trapped lbw, had he taken the decision upstairs, it would've allowed him to continue his inning. However, Rohit was joined by in-form batter Virat Kohli as the duo tried to accelerate after India only managed 32 for 1 in the first six overs. Rohit took on the likes of Bas de Leede and Logan van Beek to up the ante and took the score to 67 for 1. From thereon, he attacked Tim Pringle and reached the 50-run mark, second by an Indian in T20 WC, and also achieved the massive feat of having the most sixes by an Indian in tournament history. Against the run of play, he was dismissed for 53. ALSO READ | IND vs NED: Rohit Sharma goes past Yuvraj Singh to become India's leading six-hitter in T20 WC Following his departure, Suryakumar Yadav and Kohli stitched an impressive and unbeaten 95-run third-wicket stand as India posted 179-2 in 20 overs. SKY scored the fourth-fastest fifty by an Indian in the T20 WC whereas Kohli continued his merry run, scoring an unbeaten 44-ball 62. In reply, the Netherlands' line-up was never in the run-chase. Bhuvneshwar Kumar started with two successive maiden overs whereas the likes of Md Shami, Axar Patel, and R Ashwin dented the run-chase with regular strikes. Axar and Ashwin contained the run-flow whereas the inexperienced Dutch batters struggled to rotate and score freely. India's fielding was upto the mark whereas the Rohit-Rahul Dravid-led team management will be satisfied with the bowling effort as well. It was a disciplined performance from the one-time winners, who now atop their group with four points from two games.

T20 WC: All-round India thrash Netherlands by 56 runs to make it two wins in a row

India left for Australia early this month for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have had a stellar run in the shortest format in this year and, hence, are one of the title contenders for the marquee edition Down&nbsp;Under. In the last edition, held in 2021 in the UAE, India faltered under pressure and failed to get past the Super 12 round after back-to-back losses in their opening two games, versus Pakistan and New Zealand, respectively.

Thus, India will be keen to turn the tides this time around. They have a strong squad -- compromising Rohit, vice-captain KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, in-form Suryakumar Yadav, Bhuvnneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, etc. -- and will be desperate to click from the word go. So far, India have won the T20 WC title only once, during the 2007 edition under MS Dhoni, and since then, they managed to reach the top four only twice (with them ending as runners-up in 2014). Will India return with the elusive title? Only time will tell...

India's complete squad for T20 World Cup in Australia:

Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Md Shami

Reserves: Md Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi&nbsp;

Complete schedule for Team India at 2022 T20 WC:

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			<td>23-10-2022</td>
			<td>Sunday</td>
			<td>India vs Pakistan, MCG</td>
			<td>1:30 pm</td>
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			<td>27-10-2022</td>
			<td>Thursday</td>
			<td>India vs Netherlands, SCG</td>
			<td>12:30 pm</td>
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			<td>30-10-2022</td>
			<td>Sunday</td>
			<td>India vs South Africa, Perth</td>
			<td>4:30 pm</td>
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			<td>02-11-2022</td>
			<td>Wednesday</td>
			<td>India vs Bangladesh, Adelaide</td>
			<td>1:30 pm</td>
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			<td>06-11-2022</td>
			<td>Sunday</td>
			<td>India vs Zimbabwe, Adelaide</td>
			<td>1:30 pm</td>
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	</tbody>
</table>

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India are placed in Pool B along with arch-rivals Pakistan, South Africa and Bangladesh whereas the Netherlands and Zimbabwe also joined them from the qualifiers. Meanwhile, Pool A comprises defending champions Australia, England, New Zealand and Afghanistan with Ireland and Sri Lanka joining them after the first round.&nbsp;

India left for Australia early this month for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma & Co. have had a stellar run in the shortest format in this year and, hence, are one of the title contenders for the marquee edition Down Under.

India left for Australia early this month for the upcoming T20 World Cup. Rohit Sharma & Co. have had a stellar run in the shortest format in this year and, hence, are one of the title contenders for the marquee edition Down Under. In the last edition, held in 2021 in the UAE, India faltered under pressure and failed to get past the Super 12 round after back-to-back losses in their opening two games, versus Pakistan and New Zealand, respectively. Thus, India will be keen to turn the tides this time around. They have a strong squad -- compromising Rohit, vice-captain KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, in-form Suryakumar Yadav, Bhuvnneshwar Kumar, Hardik Pandya, etc. -- and will be desperate to click from the word go. So far, India have won the T20 WC title only once, during the 2007 edition under MS Dhoni, and since then, they managed to reach the top four only twice (with them ending as runners-up in 2014). Will India return with the elusive title? Only time will tell... India's complete squad for T20 World Cup in Australia: Rohit Sharma (c), KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Deepak Hooda, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshal Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Md Shami Reserves: Md Siraj, Shardul Thakur, Shreyas Iyer, Ravi Bishnoi Complete schedule for Team India at 2022 T20 WC: Date Day Fixtures & venues Timings (IST) 23-10-2022 Sunday India vs Pakistan, MCG 1:30 pm 27-10-2022 Thursday India vs Netherlands, SCG 12:30 pm 30-10-2022 Sunday India vs South Africa, Perth 4:30 pm 02-11-2022 Wednesday India vs Bangladesh, Adelaide 1:30 pm 06-11-2022 Sunday India vs Zimbabwe, Adelaide 1:30 pm ALSO READ | 'When you've the best car, why leave it in garage?': Brett Lee on Umran Malik's non-selection for T20 WC India are placed in Pool B along with arch-rivals Pakistan, South Africa and Bangladesh whereas the Netherlands and Zimbabwe also joined them from the qualifiers. Meanwhile, Pool A comprises defending champions Australia, England, New Zealand and Afghanistan with Ireland and Sri Lanka joining them after the first round.

Team India at T20 World Cup 2022: Squad, schedule, timings - Everything you need to know

After beating Pakistan in a humdinger, at the MCG, Melbourne, India will now face the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup. This will be the first clash between both sides in the format. In the ODI World Cup, India got the better of the Dutch line-up in both their meetings -- in the 2003 and 2011 editions. Coincidentally, they made it to the final on both the occasions.&nbsp;

India are coming into this game on the back of a stunning four-wicket win over Pakistan in their tournament opener, at the MCG. Playing their arch-rivals at the iconic stadium, on October 23 (Sunday), Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. opted to bowl first and restricted them to 159 for 8.

In reply, India were reeling at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli's stupendous 82 not out, off 53 balls, and Hardik Pandya's 37-ball 40 brought them&nbsp;back into the contest. With 16 needed off the last over, India triumphed on the final ball to register a famous win. Kohli was the architect of India's win with a match-winning knock that will go down as one of his finest in history.

Netherlands, on the other hand, entered the main draw of the competition after playing the qualifiers. They were up against Bangladesh in their first game and failed to chase 145, being all-out for 135 in 20 overs. After a missed opportunity versus the Bangla Tigers, the Scott Edwards-led side will hope to get inspired from Ireland, who beat England on Wednesday (October 26), and stun the one-time winners.

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Here's everything you need to know&nbsp;about the live-streaming details of the match:&nbsp;

Where will India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match take place?&nbsp;

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match will be played at The Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney.&nbsp;

At what time will&nbsp;India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match commence?

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 face-off will get underway at 12:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup in India?

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Star Sports.

Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match in India?

India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar.&nbsp;

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Squads:

India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Hooda, Harshal Patel

Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards(w/c), Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Stephan Myburgh, Teja Nidamanuru, Brandon Glover

After beating Pakistan in a humdinger, at the MCG, Melbourne, India will now face the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup. This will be the first clash between both sides in the format.

After beating Pakistan in a humdinger, at the MCG, Melbourne, India will now face the Netherlands in their second Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup. This will be the first clash between both sides in the format. In the ODI World Cup, India got the better of the Dutch line-up in both their meetings -- in the 2003 and 2011 editions. Coincidentally, they made it to the final on both the occasions. India are coming into this game on the back of a stunning four-wicket win over Pakistan in their tournament opener, at the MCG. Playing their arch-rivals at the iconic stadium, on October 23 (Sunday), Rohit Sharma & Co. opted to bowl first and restricted them to 159 for 8. In reply, India were reeling at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli's stupendous 82 not out, off 53 balls, and Hardik Pandya's 37-ball 40 brought them back into the contest. With 16 needed off the last over, India triumphed on the final ball to register a famous win. Kohli was the architect of India's win with a match-winning knock that will go down as one of his finest in history. Netherlands, on the other hand, entered the main draw of the competition after playing the qualifiers. They were up against Bangladesh in their first game and failed to chase 145, being all-out for 135 in 20 overs. After a missed opportunity versus the Bangla Tigers, the Scott Edwards-led side will hope to get inspired from Ireland, who beat England on Wednesday (October 26), and stun the one-time winners. ALSO READ | They gave a childish statement: Shahid Afridi once again slams BCCI's decision on Asia Cup 2023 Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of the match: Where will India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match take place? India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match will be played at The Sydney Cricket Ground, Sydney. At what time will India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match commence? India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 face-off will get underway at 12:30 PM IST. Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup in India? India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be available on Star Sports. Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup match in India? India vs Netherlands T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will be on Disney+Hotstar. ALSO READ | 'To hell with the Spirit of the Game': Hardik Pandya shares his take on run out at non-striker's end Squads: India: KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma(c), Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Dinesh Karthik(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal, Rishabh Pant, Deepak Hooda, Harshal Patel Netherlands: Vikramjit Singh, Max ODowd, Bas de Leede, Colin Ackermann, Tom Cooper, Scott Edwards(w/c), Tim Pringle, Logan van Beek, Shariz Ahmad, Fred Klaassen, Paul van Meekeren, Roelof van der Merwe, Timm van der Gugten, Stephan Myburgh, Teja Nidamanuru, Brandon Glover

T20 World Cup 2022, India vs Netherlands, live cricket streaming: When and where to watch epic face-off?

After beating Pakistan in their T20 World Cup (T20 WC)'s opening clash, India have now shifted their focus to their second encounter where they face the Netherlands, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney. Before their face-off versus the Dutch line-up, Team India players didn't have the best of experience after the end of their practice session in Sydney.&nbsp;

After India's optional practice session, on Tuesday (October 25), the dressing room menu was found to be cold and inadequate and the players reported the matter to the official at the iconic SCG. The menu included&nbsp;fruits, falafel and ‘make your own sandwich’, not pleasing the Indian team players.&nbsp;“The food was not up to the mark. We can’t have a sandwich after a practice session,” a member of the Indian squad said as per a report in the Indian Express.

After a practice session, players usually prefer having an adequate and hot meal and, hence, the menu didn't impress the Team India members. The optional session was attended by captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Deepak Hooda, along with the support staff. On the other hand, the team management rested the likes of&nbsp;Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh.

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BCCI lodges a complaint with the ICC

"BCCI has told ICC that food provided after practice is inadequate. BCCI has further told ICC - How can you give cold sandwiches after 3 hours of practice for lunch? Sandwiches are not even made, players have to make their own sandwiches. This is not acceptable to us. The problem was in Melbourne and now Sydney. ICC had promised to look into it but hot food is the basic. Why wasn’t it looked at earlier?" top sources conveyed Times Now.

After the Pakistan clash, India occupy the second spot in Pool B. The points table is currently led by Bangladesh, who defeated the Netherlands by nine runs, with India, South Africa and Zimbabwe following suit. Pakistan and Netherlands are at the bottom and yet to open their accounts.

After beating Pakistan in their T20 World Cup (T20 WC)'s opening clash, India have now shifted their focus to their second encounter where they face the Netherlands, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney.

After beating Pakistan in their T20 World Cup (T20 WC)'s opening clash, India have now shifted their focus to their second encounter where they face the Netherlands, on Thursday (October 27) at the SCG, Sydney. Before their face-off versus the Dutch line-up, Team India players didn't have the best of experience after the end of their practice session in Sydney. After India's optional practice session, on Tuesday (October 25), the dressing room menu was found to be cold and inadequate and the players reported the matter to the official at the iconic SCG. The menu included fruits, falafel and ‘make your own sandwich’, not pleasing the Indian team players. “The food was not up to the mark. We can’t have a sandwich after a practice session,” a member of the Indian squad said as per a report in the Indian Express. After a practice session, players usually prefer having an adequate and hot meal and, hence, the menu didn't impress the Team India members. The optional session was attended by captain Rohit Sharma, vice-captain KL Rahul, Virat Kohli, Dinesh Karthik, Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj, R Ashwin, Shardul Thakur and Deepak Hooda, along with the support staff. On the other hand, the team management rested the likes of Axar Patel, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh. ALSO READ | Not Virat Kohli's masterclass against Pakistan! Sanjay Bangar picks greatest knock by an Indian in T20 WC BCCI lodges a complaint with the ICC "BCCI has told ICC that food provided after practice is inadequate. BCCI has further told ICC - How can you give cold sandwiches after 3 hours of practice for lunch? Sandwiches are not even made, players have to make their own sandwiches. This is not acceptable to us. The problem was in Melbourne and now Sydney. ICC had promised to look into it but hot food is the basic. Why wasn’t it looked at earlier?" top sources conveyed Times Now. After the Pakistan clash, India occupy the second spot in Pool B. The points table is currently led by Bangladesh, who defeated the Netherlands by nine runs, with India, South Africa and Zimbabwe following suit. Pakistan and Netherlands are at the bottom and yet to open their accounts.

T20 WC: BCCI slams ICC as lack of hot food prompts India to order online after practice session - Report

India defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the last-ball thriller on Sunday in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 to get off to a winning start in the tournament. However, their top-order woes were left exposed once again during the game as openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma failed to fire.

The Men in Blue rode on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 and a crucial 40-run-knock from Hardik Pandya to chase down the tricky target of 160 runs after a poor start at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that&nbsp;the Indian openers looked scared against the Pakistan pacers in the powerplay.

Both Rahul and Rohit were dismissed for four runs each leaving India in a spot of bother early in the high-pressure chase. While Rahul played one onto his stumps against Naseem&nbsp;Shah after being beaten by pace, Rohit edged one from Haris Rauf to get caught at first slip.

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It was a horrendous start for&nbsp;India and their woes were further compounded when both Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel too departed cheaply leaving the team reeling on 31/4 at one stage in the run-chase. Akhtar said the Indian openers looked under pressure and advised Rohit to stay calm.

"India’s openers are looking a little under pressure and scared. Rohit needs to calm down as a captain, his batting is bearing the brunt of it," said the former Pakistan pacer in a video on his YouTube channel where he analysed&nbsp;the game.

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Akhtar also praised Kohli for his match-winning 82 and labelled it the greatest knock of his career so far. However, the former Pakistan pacer also surprisingly urged Kohli to retire from T20Is and focus on ODIs, arguing that the senior batter can score more hundreds in the 50-over format.

Rahul and Rohit's performances in big matches have been a concern for the Indian team for a while now and the openers will be hoping to prove the notion wrong going forward in the T20 World Cup this year. India will face Netherlands in their next Super 12 clash on Thursday.

India defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the last-ball thriller on Sunday in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 to get off to a winning start in the tournament. However, their top-order woes were left exposed once again during the game as openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma failed to fire.

India defeated Pakistan by four wickets in the last-ball thriller on Sunday in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022 to get off to a winning start in the tournament. However, their top-order woes were left exposed once again during the game as openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma failed to fire. The Men in Blue rode on Virat Kohli's unbeaten 82 and a crucial 40-run-knock from Hardik Pandya to chase down the tricky target of 160 runs after a poor start at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has said that the Indian openers looked scared against the Pakistan pacers in the powerplay. Both Rahul and Rohit were dismissed for four runs each leaving India in a spot of bother early in the high-pressure chase. While Rahul played one onto his stumps against Naseem Shah after being beaten by pace, Rohit edged one from Haris Rauf to get caught at first slip. Also Read: ICC official reacts as Indian players skip lunch after being served 'cold sandwiches' in Sydney It was a horrendous start for India and their woes were further compounded when both Suryakumar Yadav and Axar Patel too departed cheaply leaving the team reeling on 31/4 at one stage in the run-chase. Akhtar said the Indian openers looked under pressure and advised Rohit to stay calm. "India’s openers are looking a little under pressure and scared. Rohit needs to calm down as a captain, his batting is bearing the brunt of it," said the former Pakistan pacer in a video on his YouTube channel where he analysed the game. Also Read: Huge upset! Andy Balbirnie, Joshua Little star as Ireland stun 2010 winners England on DLS method Akhtar also praised Kohli for his match-winning 82 and labelled it the greatest knock of his career so far. However, the former Pakistan pacer also surprisingly urged Kohli to retire from T20Is and focus on ODIs, arguing that the senior batter can score more hundreds in the 50-over format. Rahul and Rohit's performances in big matches have been a concern for the Indian team for a while now and the openers will be hoping to prove the notion wrong going forward in the T20 World Cup this year. India will face Netherlands in their next Super 12 clash on Thursday.

Indian openers KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma looked scared against Pakistan pacers: Shoaib Akhtar

India and Pakistan are set to face off&nbsp;at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday) in the fourth game of the Super 12 round at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition in Australia.&nbsp;

After the hosts and defending champions Australia lost their tournament opener by a whopping 89-run margin and England went past Afghanistan by five wickets, the action now shifts to the MCG, Melbourne with the two Asian giants locking horns amid uncertain weather conditions.&nbsp;

India lost their first-ever World Cup encounter versus arch-rivals Pakistan during the last edition of the T20 WC, in the UAE, and will be desperate to settle scores this time around. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be confident in facing India at the ICC event after their ten-wicket win in the 2021 edition.&nbsp;

Both sides met twice in the Asia Cup 2022 edition and won and lost a game each. Hence, a blockbuster game is on the cards this time around.

Here's everything you need to know&nbsp;about the live-streaming details of the match:&nbsp;

Where will India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match take place?&nbsp;

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match will be held at The Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. The tickets were sold in less than an hour.&nbsp;

At what time will&nbsp;India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match commence?

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match will kick off at 1:30 PM IST.

Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup in India?

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be on Star Sports.

Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in India?

India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will available on Disney+Hotstar.&nbsp;

India and Pakistan are set to face off at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday) in the fourth game of the Super 12 round at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition in Australia.

India and Pakistan are set to face off at the iconic MCG, Melbourne on October 23 (Sunday) in the fourth game of the Super 12 round at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition in Australia. After the hosts and defending champions Australia lost their tournament opener by a whopping 89-run margin and England went past Afghanistan by five wickets, the action now shifts to the MCG, Melbourne with the two Asian giants locking horns amid uncertain weather conditions. India lost their first-ever World Cup encounter versus arch-rivals Pakistan during the last edition of the T20 WC, in the UAE, and will be desperate to settle scores this time around. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be confident in facing India at the ICC event after their ten-wicket win in the 2021 edition. Both sides met twice in the Asia Cup 2022 edition and won and lost a game each. Hence, a blockbuster game is on the cards this time around. Here's everything you need to know about the live-streaming details of the match: Where will India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match take place? India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match will be held at The Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne. The tickets were sold in less than an hour. At what time will India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match commence? India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match will kick off at 1:30 PM IST. Which TV channels will broadcast India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup in India? India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match's live telecast will be on Star Sports. Where can one watch the live streaming of India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup match in India? India vs Pakistan T20 World Cup 2022 match's live streaming will available on Disney+Hotstar.

T20 World Cup 2022, India vs Pakistan, Live Cricket Streaming: When and where to watch epic face-off?

Team India pulled off a heist versus Pakistan in an epic Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 23) at the iconic and jam-packed MCG, Melbourne. In pursuit of 160, India were on the back foot and reeling at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli-Hardik Pandya stitched an impressive 113-run fifth-wicket stand which revived the run-chase and took their side past the finish line, by four wickets, on the last ball of the contest.

Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led India restricted Pakistan to 159-8, who rode on fifties from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shan Masood. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik returned with a three-fer each but the run-chase started on a dismal note for the Men in Blue. Kohli-Hardik joined in, and rotated the strike before both accelerated and set the stage for a thrilling finish.

With 48 needed off 18, India brought down the equation to 16 off six balls. The last over, bowled by Md Nawaz, comprised two wides,&nbsp;free-hit, six off a waist-high delivery, no-ball, and two wickets falling before R Ashwin smacked a four on the last ball to take India home. Thus, emotions were running away in the middle and even at the stands -- filled with supporters from both sides.

Among them, former cricketers-turned-commentators Sunil Gavaskar, Kris Srikkanth, Irfan Pathan, etc. also celebrated India's winning shot with the Little Master jumping in joy. The video of his reaction has gone viral:

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At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Kohli (82 not out off 53 balls)&nbsp;was at a loss of words and stated, "It's a surreal atmosphere, I have no words, no idea how that happened. I am really lost for words. Hardik believed we can do it, if we stayed till the end. When Shaheen bowled from the pavilion end, that's when we decided to take him down. Haris is their prime bowler, and I hit those two sixes. The calculation was simple. Nawaz had one over to bowl, so if I could take Haris down, they would panic. From 28 in 8, it came down to 16 to 6. I tried to stick to my instincts. The first one was back of a hand slower ball (the one over long-on). Standing here I just feel like it was meant to be. Till today Mohali was my best innings against Australia. Today I will count this one higher."

Team India pulled off a heist versus Pakistan in an epic Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 23) at the iconic and jam-packed MCG, Melbourne. In pursuit of 160, India were on the back foot and reeling at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli-Hardik Pandya stitched an impressive 113-run fifth-wicket stand which revived the run-chase and took their side past the finish line, by four wickets, on the last ball of the contest.

Team India pulled off a heist versus Pakistan in an epic Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup on Sunday (October 23) at the iconic and jam-packed MCG, Melbourne. In pursuit of 160, India were on the back foot and reeling at 31 for 4 before Virat Kohli-Hardik Pandya stitched an impressive 113-run fifth-wicket stand which revived the run-chase and took their side past the finish line, by four wickets, on the last ball of the contest. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led India restricted Pakistan to 159-8, who rode on fifties from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shan Masood. Arshdeep Singh and Hardik returned with a three-fer each but the run-chase started on a dismal note for the Men in Blue. Kohli-Hardik joined in, and rotated the strike before both accelerated and set the stage for a thrilling finish. With 48 needed off 18, India brought down the equation to 16 off six balls. The last over, bowled by Md Nawaz, comprised two wides, free-hit, six off a waist-high delivery, no-ball, and two wickets falling before R Ashwin smacked a four on the last ball to take India home. Thus, emotions were running away in the middle and even at the stands -- filled with supporters from both sides. Among them, former cricketers-turned-commentators Sunil Gavaskar, Kris Srikkanth, Irfan Pathan, etc. also celebrated India's winning shot with the Little Master jumping in joy. The video of his reaction has gone viral: The celebration by Sunil Gavaskar is gold. pic.twitter.com/5RkFtEJ1nx — Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 23, 2022 × ALSO READ | T20 WC: UNBELIEVABLE! Head coach Rahul Dravid goes bonkers after India's epic win over Pakistan - Watch At the post-match presentation, Player-of-the-Match Kohli (82 not out off 53 balls) was at a loss of words and stated, "It's a surreal atmosphere, I have no words, no idea how that happened. I am really lost for words. Hardik believed we can do it, if we stayed till the end. When Shaheen bowled from the pavilion end, that's when we decided to take him down. Haris is their prime bowler, and I hit those two sixes. The calculation was simple. Nawaz had one over to bowl, so if I could take Haris down, they would panic. From 28 in 8, it came down to 16 to 6. I tried to stick to my instincts. The first one was back of a hand slower ball (the one over long-on). Standing here I just feel like it was meant to be. Till today Mohali was my best innings against Australia. Today I will count this one higher."

Watch: UNMISSABLE! Sunil Gavaskar jumps in joy as India beat Pakistan at the MCG in a thrilling T20 WC tie

India and Pakistan locked horns in the Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, at the MCG, Melbourne, on Sunday (October 23). In front of a jam-packed stadium, the Asian giants produced a nerve-wreaking match which went down to the wire before Virat Kohli's 82 not out took India home on the final ball of the contest.

Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma's Team India restricted Pakistan to 159-8. After riding on Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya's three-fers, Indian openers commenced the run-chase but departed soon as Men in Blue were tottering at 31 for 4. Kohli and Hardik got together and stitched a memorable 113-run fifth-wicket stand before the last over saw India needing 16 for victory.&nbsp;

After much drama, R Ashwin hit the winning runs on the final ball as India pulled off a heist versus the Men in Green. The last over saw a waist-high delivery being smacked for a six by Kohli, which was followed by the umpires declaring it a no-ball and a free-hit followed suit. On the free-hit delivery, Md Nawaz clean bowled Kohli but the ball went towards the deep third-man region as the Indians ran three and brought down the equation, amid a lot of discussion between Pakistani players and the on-field&nbsp;umpires.&nbsp;

With two needed off the last two deliveries, India lost Dinesh Karthik. Ashwin came in and Nawaz bowled a wide before his final ball was hit for a four by the off-spinner as India emerged on top. Now, Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has reacted to the high-voltage clash.

'This game can be cruel and unfair'

"A classic! You win some, you lose some and, as we all know, this game can be cruel and unfair. Couldn't have given more with bat and ball. Very proud of the effort!" Ramiz&nbsp;tweeted.

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"It was a tight match and the bowlers did well in the first 10 overs as it wasn't easy. Credit goes to Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli, for the way they shifted the momentum and finished the match," Babar said in the post-match press conference.

"Basically, the plan was to introduce our main bowlers because we needed wickets and build pressure as a partnership was building. But unfortunately, it didn't happen. Virat Kohli showed his class and Nawaz also did well. It was a close match," he added.

Pakistan will next face Zimbabwe on Thursday (October 27) whereas India will play the Netherlands on the same day, at the SCG, Sydney.

India and Pakistan locked horns in the Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, at the MCG, Melbourne, on Sunday (October 23). In front of a jam-packed stadium, the Asian giants produced a nerve-wreaking match which went down to the wire before Virat Kohli's 82 not out took India home on the final ball of the contest.

India and Pakistan locked horns in the Super 12 clash at the T20 World Cup 2022 edition, at the MCG, Melbourne, on Sunday (October 23). In front of a jam-packed stadium, the Asian giants produced a nerve-wreaking match which went down to the wire before Virat Kohli's 82 not out took India home on the final ball of the contest. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma's Team India restricted Pakistan to 159-8. After riding on Arshdeep Singh and Hardik Pandya's three-fers, Indian openers commenced the run-chase but departed soon as Men in Blue were tottering at 31 for 4. Kohli and Hardik got together and stitched a memorable 113-run fifth-wicket stand before the last over saw India needing 16 for victory. After much drama, R Ashwin hit the winning runs on the final ball as India pulled off a heist versus the Men in Green. The last over saw a waist-high delivery being smacked for a six by Kohli, which was followed by the umpires declaring it a no-ball and a free-hit followed suit. On the free-hit delivery, Md Nawaz clean bowled Kohli but the ball went towards the deep third-man region as the Indians ran three and brought down the equation, amid a lot of discussion between Pakistani players and the on-field umpires. With two needed off the last two deliveries, India lost Dinesh Karthik. Ashwin came in and Nawaz bowled a wide before his final ball was hit for a four by the off-spinner as India emerged on top. Now, Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has reacted to the high-voltage clash. 'This game can be cruel and unfair' "A classic! You win some, you lose some and, as we all know, this game can be cruel and unfair. Couldn't have given more with bat and ball. Very proud of the effort!" Ramiz tweeted. A classic! You win some you lose some and as we all know this game can be cruel and unfair .#TeamPakistan couldn’t have given more with bat and ball. Very proud of the effort! — Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) October 23, 2022 × ALSO READ | 'He told us to...' - Rohit Sharma reveals Virat Kohli's pep talk ahead of Indo-Pak T20 WC clash "It was a tight match and the bowlers did well in the first 10 overs as it wasn't easy. Credit goes to Hardik Pandya and Virat Kohli, for the way they shifted the momentum and finished the match," Babar said in the post-match press conference. "Basically, the plan was to introduce our main bowlers because we needed wickets and build pressure as a partnership was building. But unfortunately, it didn't happen. Virat Kohli showed his class and Nawaz also did well. It was a close match," he added. Pakistan will next face Zimbabwe on Thursday (October 27) whereas India will play the Netherlands on the same day, at the SCG, Sydney.

T20 WC: 'This game can be cruel and unfair' - Ramiz Raja reacts after India pull off a heist vs Pakistan

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes skipper Rohit Sharma's form is the only concern for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India registered a thrilling four-wicket win against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of the tournament on Sunday to get off to a flying start.

The Men in Blue rode on a stellar knock from Virat Kohli and all-round heroics from Hardik Pandya to clinch the last-ball thriller against Pakistan. However, their batting woes were left exposed once again as the top-order failed to deliver in yet another high-pressure game.

Both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul got dismissed on 4 runs each highlighting India's concerns at the top. Gavaskar believes Rohit being out of touch now remains India's only concern going forward in the tournament as the Hitman has not managed to score runs at the consistency he is known for.

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"The only concern really has been that Rohit Sharma of late has not quite scored with the same capability we know him to. I think if he gets going it really makes people’s life really easy for people to follow," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today.

Rohit and Rahul once again fail to give India the start they needed in the tricky 160-run chase as a result of which the team found itself under massive pressure with 31/4 at one stage before Kohli and Pandya's rescue act. Gavaskar urged Rohit and Rahul to aim at giving a good platform at the top which can make life easy for the middle-order batters.

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"A good platform is what everyone looks at. You give a good platform, a good start and it makes that much easier for somebody coming down at four or five to start hitting the ball from the first ball," said Gavaskar.

"They don’t have to give themselves time to settle in, they don't have to give themselves time to steady the ship, like India had to do against Pakistan when they were four wickets down for 31. So, even if you get a slightly slower start, maybe get to about 40 after losing 1 wicket, that is a much better platform than 31/4," he added.

India will lock horns with Netherlands in their second Super 12 encounter on Thursday (October 27).

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes skipper Rohit Sharma's form is the only concern for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India registered a thrilling four-wicket win against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of the tournament on Sunday to get off to a flying start.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes skipper Rohit Sharma's form is the only concern for the Indian team in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. India registered a thrilling four-wicket win against arch-rivals Pakistan in their opening game of the tournament on Sunday to get off to a flying start. The Men in Blue rode on a stellar knock from Virat Kohli and all-round heroics from Hardik Pandya to clinch the last-ball thriller against Pakistan. However, their batting woes were left exposed once again as the top-order failed to deliver in yet another high-pressure game. Both Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul got dismissed on 4 runs each highlighting India's concerns at the top. Gavaskar believes Rohit being out of touch now remains India's only concern going forward in the tournament as the Hitman has not managed to score runs at the consistency he is known for. Also Read: I won't be surprised if Hardik Pandya becomes India's next captain, says Pakistan legend Waqar Younis "The only concern really has been that Rohit Sharma of late has not quite scored with the same capability we know him to. I think if he gets going it really makes people’s life really easy for people to follow," Gavaskar was quoted as saying by India Today. Rohit and Rahul once again fail to give India the start they needed in the tricky 160-run chase as a result of which the team found itself under massive pressure with 31/4 at one stage before Kohli and Pandya's rescue act. Gavaskar urged Rohit and Rahul to aim at giving a good platform at the top which can make life easy for the middle-order batters. Also Read: Marcus Stoinis' fiery half-century helps Australia thrash Sri Lanka by 7 wickets in T20 World Cup 2022 "A good platform is what everyone looks at. You give a good platform, a good start and it makes that much easier for somebody coming down at four or five to start hitting the ball from the first ball," said Gavaskar. "They don’t have to give themselves time to settle in, they don't have to give themselves time to steady the ship, like India had to do against Pakistan when they were four wickets down for 31. So, even if you get a slightly slower start, maybe get to about 40 after losing 1 wicket, that is a much better platform than 31/4," he added. India will lock horns with Netherlands in their second Super 12 encounter on Thursday (October 27).

Rohit Sharma's form is the only concern for Team India in T20 World Cup, says Sunil Gavaskar

Babar Azam-led Pakistan opened their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign by locking horns with Team India in the Super 12 clash, on Sunday (October 23) at the MCG, Melbourne. In a riveting clash, Pakistan lost on the final ball of the encounter as Virat Kohli's 82 not out propelled the one-time winners to a thrilling four-wicket win after they were reeling at 31 for 4 in pursuit of 160.

After the defeat, many former Pakistani cricketers have raised fingers at Babar's leadership. The criticism has been levied upon Babar for not using Mohammad Nawaz properly and making him bowl the final over. Some also feel Pakistan need to have a sixth bowling option in the upcoming games and, hence, weren't satisfied with the team selection for the India face-off. In addition, the ploy to keep Md Rizwan stand a few steps behind the stumps to Nawaz baffled many (which was mainly done to save the byes, etc). Recently, former Pakistan skipper Saleem Malik has lashed out at Babar and asked him to leave captaincy.

Speaking on 24 News, Malik said, “Yeh pressure wala situation and aise time main senior player ka bohot bada role hota hai. Agar captain to nehi samjh aa raha uss waqt ya lag raha he ki galat decision le raha hain then aap jaake bata sakte hain ki woh galat jaa rahein hai. Iisiliye main humesha kehta hu ki fast bowler ke sath ke senior banda khara hona chaiye jo usko bataye. Itne saalo ke baad bhi agar aapko captaincy nahi aati then aapko chor dena chaiye. Agar same mistakes baar baar kar rahein hai toh best hai ki captaincy nehi karni chaiye. Bohot saare logon ne captaincy chori hai&nbsp;(Senior players play an important role in these kind of pressure situations. If the captain is not able to make a good decision, he can ttalk to seniors where he is going wrong. That's why I always say that a senior player should be with a fast bowler, who can advise him. After so many years, if you are not able to lead properly then it's best to leave it. Many have left it in the past, if you keep making same mistakes again and again, no harm in leaving the captaincy.)"

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After the clash, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has also criticised Babar and told&nbsp;Rahi Cricket, "Babar Azam's captaincy is like a sacred cow that cannot be criticized. It's the third consecutive big game that we are seeing flaws in Babar captaincy, but we keep hearing that by the time he gets to the age of 32 he will learn. In today's match, from the 7th over till the 11th over, when India were struggling for even 4 runs an over, why did Babar not fulfil the spin quota overs in that time frame?."

Babar-led Pakistan will now face Zimbabwe in their next T20 WC match, at Perth, on Thursday (October 27) in a bid to keep their semi-finals hopes alive.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan opened their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign by locking horns with Team India in the Super 12 clash, on Sunday (October 23) at the MCG, Melbourne.

Babar Azam-led Pakistan opened their T20 World Cup 2022 campaign by locking horns with Team India in the Super 12 clash, on Sunday (October 23) at the MCG, Melbourne. In a riveting clash, Pakistan lost on the final ball of the encounter as Virat Kohli's 82 not out propelled the one-time winners to a thrilling four-wicket win after they were reeling at 31 for 4 in pursuit of 160. After the defeat, many former Pakistani cricketers have raised fingers at Babar's leadership. The criticism has been levied upon Babar for not using Mohammad Nawaz properly and making him bowl the final over. Some also feel Pakistan need to have a sixth bowling option in the upcoming games and, hence, weren't satisfied with the team selection for the India face-off. In addition, the ploy to keep Md Rizwan stand a few steps behind the stumps to Nawaz baffled many (which was mainly done to save the byes, etc). Recently, former Pakistan skipper Saleem Malik has lashed out at Babar and asked him to leave captaincy. Speaking on 24 News, Malik said, “Yeh pressure wala situation and aise time main senior player ka bohot bada role hota hai. Agar captain to nehi samjh aa raha uss waqt ya lag raha he ki galat decision le raha hain then aap jaake bata sakte hain ki woh galat jaa rahein hai. Iisiliye main humesha kehta hu ki fast bowler ke sath ke senior banda khara hona chaiye jo usko bataye. Itne saalo ke baad bhi agar aapko captaincy nahi aati then aapko chor dena chaiye. Agar same mistakes baar baar kar rahein hai toh best hai ki captaincy nehi karni chaiye. Bohot saare logon ne captaincy chori hai (Senior players play an important role in these kind of pressure situations. If the captain is not able to make a good decision, he can ttalk to seniors where he is going wrong. That's why I always say that a senior player should be with a fast bowler, who can advise him. After so many years, if you are not able to lead properly then it's best to leave it. Many have left it in the past, if you keep making same mistakes again and again, no harm in leaving the captaincy.)" ALSO READ | T20 WC: Babar Azam's captaincy is like a sacred cow that cannot be criticized, says Md Hafeez After the clash, former Pakistan captain Mohammad Hafeez has also criticised Babar and told Rahi Cricket, "Babar Azam's captaincy is like a sacred cow that cannot be criticized. It's the third consecutive big game that we are seeing flaws in Babar captaincy, but we keep hearing that by the time he gets to the age of 32 he will learn. In today's match, from the 7th over till the 11th over, when India were struggling for even 4 runs an over, why did Babar not fulfil the spin quota overs in that time frame?." Babar-led Pakistan will now face Zimbabwe in their next T20 WC match, at Perth, on Thursday (October 27) in a bid to keep their semi-finals hopes alive.

'If you're not able to lead, best to leave captaincy' - Ex-Pak skipper tells Babar Azam after India defeat

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