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India vs New Zealand: Kiwis beat ‘Men in Blue’ in second ODI, win series
New Zealand beat India by 22 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series at Eden Park in Auckland.
New Zealand beat India by 22 runs in the second ODI of the three-match series at Eden Park in Auckland.
Ravindra Jadeja and Shreyas Iyer hit fighting fifties, as the top-order failed to make a mark, but their knocks went in vain.
Lower order of Team India contributed well with Navdeep Saini and Yuzvendra Chahal playing supporting knocks and putting on brilliant partnership with Jadeja to give the visitors a chance till the last ball.
Debutant Kyle Jamieson was adjudged the Man of the Match for his all-round performance as he returned figures of 2/42 in 10 overs and was involved in an unbeaten 76 runs partnership with ROss Taylor for the ninth wicket. He scored 25 runs.
Earlier, Ross Taylor continued his fine form from the first ODI and smashed a brave half-century to help New Zealand post a competitive 273 for eight.
Put in to bat, Guptill scored a run-a-ball 79 and along with his opening partner Herny Nicholls (41) as they shared a 93-run partnership. But the hosts suffered a collapse soon after, losing five wickets for 26 runs to slip to 197 for 8.
Yuzvendra Chahal (3/58) claimed three wickets, Shardul Thakur (2/60) took two wickets, while Ravindra Jadeja (1/35) snapped one and effected a run-out to put the hosts in a spot of bother in the middle but Ross Taylor’s brilliance saw them post a good score.
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India Vs Australia 2023 Schedule updates: Check Team India full fixtures and match venues for ODI series
All rounder Washinton Sundar and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also been picked for the three match one day international series. All rounder Axar Patel who had a hamstring injury will be available for the third match in the series.
Expectations are high as India take on Australia in the three match one day international series. Two teams have been announced by India for the crucial ODI series against the mighty Australian side. Captain Rohit Sharma, vice captain Hardik Pandya, batting superstar Virat Kohli and in form spinner Kuldeep Yadav will be unavailable in the first two matches of the ODI series against Australia.
All rounder Washinton Sundar and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has also been picked for the three match one day international series. All rounder Axar Patel who had a hamstring injury will be available for the third match in the series.
Match Date Venue
India Vs Australia, 1st ODI 22nd September (Friday) Mohali
India Vs Australia, 2nd ODI 24th September (Sunday) Indore
India Vs Australia, 3rd ODI 27th September (Wednesday) Rajkot
All three matches of the India Vs Australia Series can be seen on live stream in India on Jio Cinema. The matches will start at 1:30pm onwards.
After making a remarkable comeback to international cricket in the Asia Cup Wicket Keeper- Batsman KL Rahul will captain the Indian team in the first two games of the ODI series against Australia. Indian Middle order batsman Shreyas Iyer will play the whole series. Iyer missed crucial matches in the Asia Cup due to back spasms. SuryaKumar who did not get a chance to play in the Asia Cup will make a comeback in the series against Australia.
Indian Team for first two matches:
KL Rahul(c), Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, Suya Kumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammad Siraj, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna and Tilak Verma
Indian Team for final ODI:
Rohit Sharma (c),KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, SuryaKumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar, R Ashwin, Axar Patel,Kuldeep Yadav, Virat Kohli,Hardik Pandya, Mohammed Shami, Mohammad Siraj, Shardul Thakur
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Watch: India’s jersey for ICC World Cup 2023 unvieled
Adidas India’s kit partners also released an anthem of their own for the Indian Cricket Team. The anthem is 2 minute 21 second long. The anthem is called Impossible Nahi Yeh Sapna, 3 Ka Dream hai Apna.
There is a major change to the jersey that India wore in the the recent Asia Cup 2023. The white stripes have been replaced by India’s tri colour. The jerseys worn by Kohli, Rohit and others in the video has orange, white and green stripes on the shoulder. Social media users hailed the change from Adidas. Netizens said it is a master stroke and the tri colours has taken India’s World Cup jersey to a whole new level.
There will be no Dream 11 logo during the World Cup as according to ICC norms only the team’s name should be visible in the centre of the jersey. India has not won an ICC title since the Champion’s trophy in 2013. India is seen as one of the favourites to win the World Cup.
ICC launched the anthem of the ICC World cup 2023 on Wednesday. The anthem has Dil Jashn Bole has got mixed reviews on social media. Adidas India’s kit partners also released an anthem of their own for the Indian Cricket Team. The anthem is 2 minute 21 second long. The anthem is called Impossible Nahi Yeh Sapna, 3 Ka Dream hai Apna.
The Adidas Anthem has India Captain Rohit Sharma, Superstar Virat Kohli, vice-captain Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, pacers Shardul Thakur, Spinner Kuldeep Yadav and all rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The videos has a catchy rap which gives the message to put an end to India’s long wait to win an ICC trophy. The video also gives a sneak peak into India’s World Cup jersey
The main reason due to the favourable home conditions, recent form and a strong team. India has warmed up nicely by becoming the Asia Cup Champions eighth time in a row. India will start their World Cup journey against Australia on October 8 in Chennai. The first match of the World Cup will start with England Vs New Zealand in Ahmedabad.
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World Cup 2023: Official anthem, Dil Jashn Bole, starring Dhanashree, Ranveer Singh released
For the first time in 12 years, the World Cup will be held in India, and Dil Jashn Bole perfectly portrays the joy, mirth, and excitement that the event promises to bring to all of us.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Wednesday unveiled Dil Jashn Bole, the official theme song for the coming World Cup, which will be hosted in India this year.
The music video, which was composed by Pritam as a celebration of cricket and India, stars Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh in the lead role along with a number of other renowned people and content creators, including choreographer and Yuzvendra Chahal’s wife Dhanashree Verma.
For the first time in 12 years, the World Cup will be held in India, and Dil Jashn Bole perfectly portrays the joy, mirth, and excitement that the event promises to bring to all of us. Several singers, including Nakash Aziz, Sreerama Chandra, Amit Mishra, Jonita Gandhi, AKASA, and Charan, sang the song, which was written by Shloke Lal and Saaveri Verma.
The ICC General Manager, Marketing and Communications, Claire Furlong, stated in a Star Sports release on the release of the song, The ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 is set to be the biggest Cricket World Cup ever with hundreds of millions of fans around the world ready to be a part of it.
He said, we can’t wait for the world to hear the song since it so perfectly depicts the enthusiasm and fervor of India and the supporters who will make this event so memorable. After the release of the song he said, go listen now and make your own hook-step because this World Cup will put fans in the center of the action and the anthem will help them feel more connected to the game than ever.
The 2019 World Cup final between England and New Zealand will be reenacted on October 5 in Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium, and the World Cup final will take place on Sunday, November 19 at the same location.
