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IPL 2023 playoffs scenario: What LSG’s win over MI means for RCB,CSK and others
If LSG wins their last league game ,they will have 17 points ,which will be enough to advance .It would get complicated if they lost since five other teams ,including the Gujarat Titans ,Chennai Super Kings ,Mumbai Indians, Royal challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings ,might each have at least 16 points

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by beating five time champions Mumbai Indians (MI), have significantly boosted their chances of the making the playoffs in this year’s edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
As many as seven other teams are still competing for the remaining three spots with the defending champion Gujarat Titans being the only team to have already clinched their place in the playoffs. If MI had defeated LSG, they would have almost certainly advanced to the next round, but skipper Krunal Pandya’s team’s victory has complicated the playoff situation even further.
Here’s how the scenario is likely to play out
Lucknow Super Giants : If LSG wins their last league game, they will have 17 points which will be enough to advance to the playoffs but if they lose, things would become complicated since five other teams ,including the Gujarat Titans ,Chennai Super Kings ,Mumbai Indians, Royal challengers Bangalore, and Punjab Kings each have at least 16 points.
They can also qualify with 15 points ,but for that to happen ,at least two other competitors must not finish with 16 points or higher.
Mumbai Indians: With 14 points, MI needs to win their final game to improve their chances of making the playoffs. Punjab Kings, LSG , Chennai Super Kings ,and Royal Challengers Bangalore can all have 16 points or more. Net run rate will be relevant in this situation. Things could become even more difficult if Mumbai loses their final game since five teams could conceivably find themselves tied for the final playoff berth with 14 points
Chennai Super Kings : With 15 points ,CSK would be eligible for the playoffs with a victory over Delhi Capitals in their upcoming match. However, a loss puts them in a difficult situation because five teams might end the league stage with 16 points or more. With a win over DC, CSK might even place among the top two teams.
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Bangalore Royal Challengers: Thanks to their most recent victory over Rajasthan Royals ,RCB has a strong net Run Rate of 0.166.With Victories in their last two games, RCB can also guarantee a post season position. But even a single set back could endanger their position.
Punjab Kings: The team captained by Shikhar Dhawan has a problem with their Net Run Rate of -0.268.Winning both of the upcoming matches is almost required if Punjab Kings want to complete the league portion of the season among the top 4 teams. Due to the low NRR, they could be eliminated with just one loss. They will undoubtedly benefit from big victories in the upcoming two games.
Rajasthan Royals: One of the season’s most promising teams ,Rajasthan Royals had their entire campaign derailed after they suffered a humbling loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore the previous time. They must also hope that certain other outcomes go in their favour in addition to winning their last game by a wide margin.
Kolkata Knight Riders :With only 12 points and a NRR of 0.256, KKR’s chances of making the playoffs are in jeopardy. They must not only defeat the Lucknow Super Giants by a wide margin, but they must also anticipate the defeat of other contenders by similar wide majorities. Therefore a number of outcomes must line up for them to qualify.
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Virat set to break records as India takes on Australia in World Test Championship Final at the Oval
Virat has always performed well against Australia.

It will be a clash of the Titans as India takes on Australia in the World Championship Final at the Oval on June 7. The fans have set have set their eyes on how both the teams play with Virat Kohli being the star attraction at the match. Virat is on the verge of breaking many ICC records in the upcoming WTC final on Wednesday. Virat has always performed well against Australia.
Records that Kohli might break during the match are
Most runs by a player in ICC tournament knockout matches
Virat has scored 620 runs in ICC tournament Knockout matches at an average of 51.66. He has scored six fifties in the knockout matches with the best score of 96*. In case he scores big, he will move ahead of legends like Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting to become the king of Knockout matches.
Most test runs against a bowler- A massive score by Virat will take him ahead of Superstars like Cheteshwar Pujara (570 runs against Nathan Lyon), Steve Smith (520 runs against Stuart Broad), and Kumar Sangakkara (531 runs against Saeed Ajmal)
Most international runs by an Indian batsman in England-
Virat has scored 2574 runs tailing behind Sachin Tendulkar who scored 2626 runs, and Rahul Dravid, who has scored the maximum 2645 runs. Virat needs 72 runs to reach the top position.
In Tests, Virat needs 21 runs to reach 2000 runs against test cricket in Australia. He needs to score 55 runs to reach the 5000 run mark in international cricket against Australia.
Virat will move to the third position in the maximum ICC Knockout matches played moving ahead of Sachin Tendulkar and Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In case Virat scores a century Virat will become the Indian player with the second-highest test centuries against Australia (9).
Virat has scored 75 international hundreds. If he hits the 76th century against Australia in the WTC final, he will reach this position in 555 innings moving ahead of Sachin Tendulkar (587 innings).
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Asia Cup wrangle pits Sri Lanka Cricket Board against Pakistan Cricket Board
Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka in July to play two Tests of the next ICC World Test championship

The Pakistan Cricket Board and the Sri Lankan Cricket Board are not on the best of terms at the moment. The PCB is not happy with the Sri Lankan board for offering to host the Asia Cup and has refused to play a one-day international series in Sri Lanka.
Pakistan will tour Sri Lanka in July to play two Tests of the next ICC World Test championship. Apparently, the Sri Lankan Cricket Board had suggested that Pakistan play a few one-day international matches as they were positive the Sri Lankan team will book a spot for the ODI World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe. Hence, they would need more exposure before the event in October.
The PCB had initially said that they would consider the offer but refused it later. This sends a clear message that the PCB is not happy with the Sri Lankan Cricket Board’s proposal to host the Asia Cup as it was Pakistan’s turn to host the regional event.
PCB chief Najam Sethi was also upset with the response from the boards of Bangladesh and Afghanistan as well over the Asia Cup issue. Sethi had expected that Sri Lankan, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan boards would convince the BCCI to go with the hybrid model as proposed by PCB.
The PCB chief did not refute media reports that the BCCI has rejected Sethi’s hybrid model and wants the tournament to be held in Sri Lanka. The bone of contention in the controversy is the Indian board is unlikely to send its team to play in Pakistan, though it has not formally announced the same, it has been making gestures to that effect.
A senior BCCI official said that there is absolutely no chance that Pakistan could hold the Asia Cup. The BCCI would like it if the ICC Champion’s Trophy is also moved out of Pakistan. According to reports, Sri Lanka was likely to hold the event. But the final decision will be made at the ACC meeting.
With strong relations between the BCCI and Sri Lanka Cricket, the BCCI wants the event to happen in Sri Lanka. At the next ACC meeting, the PCB chief will be conveyed the message.
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World Test Championship Final: A real battle of champions
India and Australia are considered as two of the strongest cricket teams in the world and their clashes on the field is something that is always highly anticipated.

By Naveen Singh
The World Test Championship (WTC) is the ultimate battle of cricket’s traditional format, Test cricket. Launched on August 1, 2019, the championship aims to showcase the best version of Test cricket, which has faced declining interest and relevance in recent times.
The inaugural edition of the WTC lasted for two years, from 2019 to 2021, and saw nine Test-playing nations compete in a series of bilateral Test series. The championship was won by New Zealand, which defeated India in the finals held at the Rose Bowl in Southampton, England.
The second edition of the WTC started in 2021 and now the 2023 World Test Championship final will be played between India and Australia at the iconic Kia Oval Ground in London, England.
India and Australia are considered as two of the strongest cricket teams in the world and their clashes on the field is something that is always highly anticipated.
Australia is currently second in the test rankings, while India holds the first position. The India Vs Australia WTC Final will also be a chance for some of the world’s best cricketers to flaunt their skills.
Apart from current Indian team captain Rohit Sharma, former captain Virat Kohli, Australia’s captain Pat Cummins and his predecessor Steve Smith, looking at the recent performances Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja, Shubman Gill and David Warner are expected to be the key players in the finals for their respective teams.
One of the key factors in the success of both teams will depend on their ability to adapt to the conditions of England. However, both teams have proven their ability to win in challenging conditions so far and now it will be interesting to see how they perform against each other.
Overall, India vs Australia World Test Championship Final promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the most talented and competitive cricket teams in the world. The fans can expect to witness some epic battles on the field as each team seeks to prove its dominance and win the final of the World Test Championship 2023.
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