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Pakistan vs Bangladesh: ICC CT 2025 Prediction and Betting Tips

Pakistan vs Bangladesh Prediction and Betting Tips

Hosting an ICC tournament after 25 years did not go well for the Pakistan cricket team, as they were officially knocked out of the tournament within five days. Bangladesh will also leave the tournament after playing their final group-stage match. Both Pakistan and Bangladesh were in the Group A of the league where they lost to India and New Zealand and now find themselves out of the tournament.

A final group stage game is left for both teams where they will play each other just to save their reputation and see off the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with two points. This encounter will be a dead rubber and won’t have any impact on deciding the semi-finalists of the ongoing tournament. From Group A, India and New Zealand will be the two teams playing in the final four.

It has been a tournament to forget for the hosts because of their poor performance on the cricket field. In the two matches they played against India and New Zealand, they never seemed to give a fight and lost one-sidedly. Similarly, Bangladesh tried and did whatever best they could do with the ball but was left short of runs to defend in their league matches against India and New Zealand. There is plenty of room for improvement for both sides as they prepare to face each other.

The Pakistan vs Bangladesh match of Group A will be played on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Fans of both teams will still be there to support their respective sides in the hope of a consolation win in the 2025 Champions Trophy. If the pitch is a batting paradise, which it is expected to be, expect both captains to bat first and go hard at the top, making it a sight to watch for cricket fans. Plenty of drama awaits as we make our predictions for the forthcoming Pakistan vs Bangladesh encounter below.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Predicted Playing 11

Let us find out how the two teams will shape up for the upcoming encounter.

Pakistan Predicted 11

It just seems like the hosts have not shown up for the tournament yet. In the two matches that they have played, the batters have not been able to rotate the strike and have perished as a result. The bowlers have not been able to find the right areas to bowl, and the fielding has been dismal. The team is broken into pieces currently, and it will take a miraculous effort to get together from here.

Fakhar Zaman’s injury has only added to the team’s woes and we don’t foresee him getting fit for this match as well. Abrar Ahmed’s leg-spin and that delivery to Shubman Gill in the previous match have been the only positives from the bowling perspective. The green team would also need to work on their efforts in the outfield to even have a chance of winning this match.

The team management can try and have two approaches from here. Either they can focus on strengthening the batting by bringing in Usman Khan in place of Tayyab Tahir, or they can give more power to both departments by getting in someone like Kamran Ghulam. The rest of the team is expected to be similar for the game against Bangladesh.

Playing 11 – Imam-ul-Haq, Babar Azam, Saud Shakeel, Muhammad Rizwan (c, wk), Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir/Kamran Ghulam, Khushdil Shah, Naseem Shah, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Abrar Ahmed, and Haris Rauf

Bangladesh Predicted 11

Poor batting apart from Shanto and Hridoy has resulted in an early exit for the Bangladesh cricket team from the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Bowlers tried their best in both matches but were left with too few runs to defend. If they can somehow do a little better with the bat in this coming match and show up on the field with positive energy, who knows what might be in store?

Najmul Hossain Shanto and Towhid Hridoy have been the only two batters who have shown great composure and excellent batting skills in the two matches. Jaker Ali and Rishad Hossain have also played well but have been a case of too little too late. These four batters will have to step up once again to give their team a chance of winning.

Taskin Ahmed and Rishad Hossain have been phenomenal with the ball during the powerplay and the middle overs, respectively. Nahid Rana is someone to watch out for, as we believe he will get another game to play in this tournament. Expect the Bangladesh cricket team to turn up with the same playing 11 and bring a surprise or two for their opponents on Thursday.

Playing 11 – Tanzid Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim (wk), Mahmudullah, Jaker Ali, Rishad Hossain, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, and Mustafizur Rahman

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Pitch and Weather Report

It’s almost summer in Pakistan and its neighbouring countries; hence, you expect a lot of heat during the daytime, but as the day progresses, dew is also expected to come over, as seen in Karachi in the initial matches. Rain is nowhere to be seen these days in Asia, and we expect to have a full 100-over match without any weather delays.

The pitch is predicted to be a road and a batting paradise. If batters apply themselves and see off the new ball, there will be a lot of runs on offer for both teams. Expect it to be a high-scoring thriller where the team batting second will hold the aces and have a better probability of coming out on top.

Who is the captain of the Pakistan cricket team in the Champions Trophy 2025?

Muhammad Rizwan, a middle-order batter, is the captain of the Pakistan cricket team in the ongoing ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Rizwan is also the wicketkeeper of the host nation in this tournament.

How many times has Pakistan beaten Bangladesh?

If we look at the record books, Pakistan seems like a heavyweights against Bangladesh. In the 39 Pak vs. Ban ODI matches, the former has gotten the better of their neighbours 34 times and has lost only 5 times. However, the head-to-head does not show the current form of both teams and if we go by it, this upcoming Pak vs Ban ODI match in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is going to be a thriller instead of a one-sided affair.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh – Prediction and Champions Trophy Betting Tips

Below are the betting tips and expert predictions for the forthcoming Group A match of the Champions Trophy 2025.

Top Run-Scorer

If he is asked to bat up the order, Salman Agha could be the highest run-scorer for the Pakistan team in this forthcoming match against Bangladesh. He has scored 473 runs in the last 10 ODI matches at a strike rate of over 100. As for the Bangladesh cricket team, their hopes would be on the shoulders of their captain, Najmul Hossain Shanto, who is in top form currently.

Top Wicket-Taker

Naseem Shah has bowled brilliantly in recent matches but does not have many wickets to his name to show for that fantastic bowling. We expect him to be at the top of his game in this match and get a few wickets upfront with the new ball. Taskin Ahmed, who has 15 wickets in the last 8 ODI matches, is anticipated to be the highest wicket-taker for Bangladesh in the upcoming game against Pakistan.

Match Winner

This match, in all senses, is going to be a nail-biting encounter as two neighbouring teams will fight for reputation and a much-needed win. We think the home team, Pakistan, has an edge over their rivals and will come out victorious in this Group A match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

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Australia vs South Africa: ICC CT 2025 Prediction and Betting Tips

Australia vs South Africa Prediction and Betting Tips

In the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Group B contest Australia will play South Africa on Tuesday, February 25th at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi. Both teams are coming into this match with commendable victories in their opening games. It’s a crucial game in the context of the tournament and the winner here will likely top the Group B.

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Australia made a stupendous start to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 with a record-breaking chase against the arch-rivals England on Saturday here at the renowned Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. On a complete batting belter, Australia exploited the conditions quite well as they chased down the humongous 351 with 5 wickets in hand and 15 balls to spare. An innings for the lifetime from wicket-keeper Josh Inglis (120*) and half-centuries from Matthew Short (63) and Alex Carey (69) were enough for the two-time champions to seal a victory.

The inaugural champions, South Africa humbled Afghanistan in their first game of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 by 107 runs. Ryan Rickelton’s century and skilful bowling display ensured them 2 points at the National Stadium, Karachi on Friday. Not to forget timely half-centuries from Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram. The Proteas have done well in the last two ICC events and are keen to lift their 2nd ICC title. 

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Australia vs South Africa, Champions Trophy 2025, Match 7 Predicted XI, Form Guide and Analysis:

Australia Predicted XI:

Matt Short, Travis Head, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis (wk), Alex Carey,  Glenn Maxwell, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa. 

Recent form: Won, Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost

Australia was just too good with the bat in the mammoth run-chase against nemesis England and sealed a cracking victory by 5 wickets with 15 balls to spare. The surface offered complete assistance for the batters and the Aussies still have to do the required job to seal an impressive win. After losing talismanic opener Travis Head and skipper Steven Smith for single-digit scores, Matt Short held the innings with crisp shots along with Marnus Labuschagne, who both forged a 95-run stand for the 3rd wicket. Labuschagne was caught at covers by Jos Buttler off Adil Rashid’s delivery on 47, while Short ended his stay at 63.

Management’s decision to go with an additional batter yielded dividends as they fielded two specialist wicket-keeper batters which is quite rare. Josh Inglis played one of his greatest ODI knocks under pressure to guide Australia home with an unbeaten 120* from 86 balls, his innings comprised of 8 fours and 6 sixes. Alex Carey too played some eye-catching strokes before finding Jos Buttler at mid-off of Brydon Carse at 69. When the stage was set for a gripping finish, Glenn Maxwell walked in when 70 required off 50 deliveries and he played with his usual aggressive cricket, smashing 32* at a strike rate of 213.33.

The two-time champions were without their bowling trio of Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Starc for the first time since 2016 and struggled entirely to contain runs. They lacked a breakthrough bowler made Steven Smith go for Marnus Labuschagne as the 7th bowling option and the latter picked up a couple of wickets at the death. Australia has to do the heavy lifting with the bat in under to cover up their mediocre bowling going forward in the tournament.

They have no intentions to change their combination for their upcoming game against South Africa.

South Africa Predicted XI:

Ryan Rickelton (wk), Temba Bavuma (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen / Tony de Zorzi, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi. 

Recent form: Won, Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost

Remarkable all-round efforts enabled South Africa to beat Afghanistan in their opener of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 on Friday. Ryan Rickelton set the stage on fire with his splendid shot-making and went on to score his maiden ODI century. Skipper Temba Bavuma, experienced Rassie van der Dussen, and Aiden Markram all scored half-centuries each to propel South Africa to a match-winning score of 315 for 6 in the allotted 50 overs. 

In the defence, The Proteas bowlers were all over the Afghan batters to bowl them out for a modest 208. Pace spearhead, Kagiso Rabada was the standout bowler with 3 scalps, while Marco Jansen (1), Lungi Ngidi (2), Wiaan Mulder (2), and Keshav Maharaj (1) shared wickets.

They missed their batting firepower Heinrich Klaasen, who was ruled out of the clash against Afghanistan with an injury. If he gets fit ahead of the Australia vs South Africa contest, Tony de Zorzi might have to make a way for him. 

Pitch Report for Australia vs South Africa, Champions Trophy 2025, Match 7

Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will stage the AUS vs SA contest on February 25th. The venue will be hosting the ODI for the first time since April 2023. It’s a batting-friendly surface with an average 1st innings score of 242. The team batting second has won 14 of the overall 26 ODIs played here. Defending under lights will be a huge task for the teams hence bowling first is a good option. 

Australia vs South Africa, Champions Trophy Betting Tips:

Top Run-Scorer: Travis Head

Travis Head got dismissed unfortunately for just 6 runs against England. He is one of the main batters for Australia across formats. He is hungry for runs and is likely to score more runs in the Australia vs South Africa ICC Champions Trophy 2025 game.

Top Wicket-Taker: Marco Jansen

Marco Jansen is tall and uses his height to a good effect. He has the knack of getting big wickets and can bowl at any point in time. He bowled an economical spell of 1 for 32 in 8 overs against Afghanistan on Friday and wants to take up his game to the next level against Australia. He is likely to get more wickets in the AUS vs SA ICC Champions Trophy 2025 game.

Australia vs South Africa, Champions Trophy 2025 Winner Prediction:

Both teams are equally good on paper and whoever bats second is likely to emerge on top. Australia who have been top-notch in the ICC events are the front runners to win the AUS vs SA contest. 

Has South Africa won any ICC Trophy?

Yes, South Africa won the ICC Trophy once back in 1998, which was called the ICC Knockout Trophy back then. 

How many ICC Champions Trophies were won by Australia?

Australia won the ICC Champions Trophies twice in 2006 and 2009.

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India vs Pakistan: ICC CT 2025 Prediction and Betting Tips

India vs Pakistan Prediction and Betting Tips

No ICC event is successful without an India vs Pakistan match as it adds more drama and also brings huge money. The contest between the arch-rivals will be followed all around the world. 

India, who lost to Pakistan in the finals of the last edition, will look to avenge the loss in the forthcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Meanwhile, Pakistan no longer has the luxury to play all the matches at home. To have the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in their backyard, they will pray for India to get eliminated as early as possible.

The event, which was supposed to be held entirely in Pakistan, was moved to Dubai due to India’s refusal to travel to the neighbouring country because of the political unrest. The fans are eagerly waiting to witness the IND vs PAK spectacle, which is scheduled on February 23rd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025, Group A, Match 5 Form Guide and Analysis:

ICC CT 2025 India Analysis for IND vs PAK

India Predicted XI:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja, Varun Chakravarthy / Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh. 

Recent form: Won, Won, Won, Lost, Lost

India looks versatile, and the familiar Dubai conditions make them a No.1 contender to win the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The dynamic batting unit consists of Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, and KL Rahul, who are all highly skilled and big-match players. The all-rounders coming down the order, including Axar Patel, Hardik Pandya, and Ravindra Jadeja, are out-and-out game-changers. Not only are they capable of making a difference with the bat and ball, but they are all well-versed fielders. 

BCCI made a smart move, picking up Varun Chakravarthy for the ODIs against England, knowing that ace speedster Jasprit Bumrah won’t be ready for the Champions Trophy 2025. When the results came, it suggested that Jasprit Bumrah needs more recovery for his back injury as they can’t risk the champion bowler. The selectors made a couple of changes at the last moment, adding Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana into the squad to keep the balance, while Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was earlier in the squad, was dropped to the reserves list. 

Mohammed Shami will be in focus as he recently recovered from the heel injury that he sustained during the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023. The prolific pacer is likely to share the new cherry with Arshdeep Singh, who is set to feature for the first time in the 50-over ICC event. 

There will be a selection headache for the management to pick between mystery spinner Varun Chakravarty and chinaman Kuldeep Yadav.

Head Coach Gautam Gambhir has already hinted that KL Rahul will be their first-choice wicket-keeper. 

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ICC CT 2025 Pakistan Analysis for IND vs PAK

Pakistan Predicted XI:

Fakhar Zaman, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam / Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (c & wk), Salman Ali Agha, Tayyab Tahir, Khushdil Shah, Faheem Ashraf / Haris Rauf, Shaheen Afridi, Naseem Shah, Abrar Ahmed. 

Recent form: Lost, Won, Lost, Won, Won

Pakistan’s impressive form in the ODIs of late took a setback following the Tri-Series loss to New Zealand in the final last week. Mohammad Rizwan-led side, who lost to Kiwis twice in 7 days, will play against them in the Champions Trophy 2025 opener at Karachi before taking on India on Sunday. It’s a matter of pride for the Men in Green as they carry the dreams of the entire nation. 

With their preferred openers, Saim Ayub (injured) and Abdullah Shafique (out of form), not considered for selection, they have a huge amount of responsibilities on experienced Fakhar Zaman and Babar Azam at the top of the order. The experimentation of Saud Shakeel and Kamran Ghulam at the No.3 spot in the Tri-series didn’t click, and it will be interesting to see who will play between the two in the high-profile game against India. Skipper Mohammad Rizwan will play at his usual No.4 position. 

The rise of Salman Ali Agha, their leading run-scorer in the Tri-Series (219 runs), is a massive boost as he can hold the crease for a longer period during the middle and death overs, his off-breaks are equally effective for the 6th bowling option.

Khushdil Shah will be preferred over Faheem Ashraf; the latter will only feature if Haris Rauf doesn’t get fit on time. Pace spearheads Shaheen Afridi and Naseem Shah have guaranteed their places, and so has spinner Abrar Ahmed.  

Pitch Report for India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025, Group A, Match 5:

Two separate strips at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium have been kept fresh for the Champions Trophy 2025. It’s a hard surface, where the seamers will get plenty of purchase with the new ball, and thereafter, it is likely to get easier to bat on when the ball loses its shine. Scores in the range of 280-300 have been predicted for the Ind vs Pak Champions Trophy 2025 game. 

India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 Betting Tips:

Top Run-Scorer: Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma is a big match player and has done well against Pakistan in the global events. He changed the narrative of the game with his attacking batting in ODIs during the powerplay. The Indian skipper approached a similar style in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 and was successful. In his 10 ICC Champions Trophy matches, he has collected 481 runs at an average of 53.44 with a top score of 123*. He is expected to score more runs in the Ind vs Pak contest. 

Top Wicket-Taker: Arshdeep Singh

Arshdeep Singh might not have a huge amount of experience in ODI cricket, but his ability to swing the ball both ways and execute yorkers at the death makes him a special bowler. In 9 ODIs, he picked up 14 wickets with the best figures of 5 for 37. The 26-year-old left-arm quick is expected to pick more wickets in the India vs Pakistan Champions Trophy 2025 game. 

India vs Pakistan, Champions Trophy 2025 Winner Prediction:

After analysing the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, we predict India will emerge victorious in Sunday’s clash at Dubai. 

How many times has Pakistan beat India in the Champions Trophy?

Pakistan and India have met each other 5 times in the Champions Trophy so far. The former holds a better edge with a 3-2 win-loss record.

How many ICC Champions Trophies has India Won?

India has won the ICC Champions Trophy twice, in 2002 (Joint winners) and 2013. 

India vs Pakistan ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is the highly anticipated cricket match of the year. Both teams will battle against each other in a neutral country. Defending champions and hosts Pakistan have done well in the mini-world cup in the previous editions, and we can expect a gripping contest between the sides.

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Australia vs England: ICC CT 2025 Prediction and Betting Tips

Australia vs England Prediction and Betting Tips

Traditional rivals, Australia and England will square off against each other in the 4th match of the Champions Trophy 2025 on Saturday, February 22nd. Renowned Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore will host the contest between the teams. Both teams are placed in Group B alongside South Africa and Afghanistan.

Australia vs England in any ICC event will be a treat and the fans are excited to witness it live.

In the build-up to the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, both Australia and England have dealt with huge blows which make them vulnerable. It is a rare occurrence that Australia is not the favourite to win a championship. This is one such instance where the team lacks key players. England on the other hand, got hammered 3-0 in the recent bilateral series against India. The powerful duo of coach Brendon McCullum and skipper Jos Buttler needs to do the heavy lifting to inspire the team to get back into shape. 

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Australia vs England, Champions Trophy 2025, Group B, Match 4, Form Guide and Analysis:

ICC CT 2025 Australia Analysis for AUS vs END

Australia Predicted XI:

Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steven Smith (c), Marnus Labuschagne, Glenn Maxwell, Alex Carey / Josh Inglis (wk), Aaron Hardie, Sean Abbott / Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa. 

Recent form: Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost, Won

Once reigning champions Australia announced the squad for the Champions Trophy 2025, they were confirmed as the favourites to win the title, however on the latest updates, they are without their pace trio of Pat Cummins (injury), Josh Hazlewood (injury), and Mitchell Starc (personal reasons). Adding more to the misery, they will be missing their frontline all-rounders Mitchell Marsh (injury) and Marcus Stoinis (retired from ODIs). Ben Dwarshuis, Spencer Johnson, Tanveer Sangha, and Jake Fraser McGurk have been named as replacements.

Selectors decided to put more weight on Steven Smith to lead the side in the marquee event, and his earlier experience of captaining the country will come in handy for sure. Travis Head, Glenn Maxwell, Marnus Labuschagne, Josh Inglis, Adam Zampa, Alex Carey, and Sean Abbott are the other players who have been retained in the squad that won the Cricket World Cup in 2023. 

They will be banking on their key man Travis Head at the top of the order, who loves the big stage, he will be accompanied by Matt Short in the opening slot. Steven Smith is likely to bat one spot up at No.3, followed by Marnus Labuschagne, either of Alex Carey or Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, and Aaron Hardie. They need a seaming all-rounder at No.8 with Sean Abbott or Ben Dwarshuis perfect to do the job. 

It’s a golden opportunity for the pace duo of Spencer Johnson and Nathan Ellis to showcase their true potential for the global audience at the ICC event. Adam Zampa is their first-choice spinner with Tanveer Sangha as a backup option. 

The Aussies aren’t in the greatest of forms having dropped their last two ODI bilateral series against Sri Lanka by a 2-0 margin (away) and 2-1 against Pakistan (home). 

After winning their 2nd title in South Africa in 2009, Australia went winless in the next two editions (2013 & 2017) hosted by England. 

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ICC CT 2025 England Analysis for AUS vs END

England Predicted XI:

Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jos Buttler (c), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Mark Wood, Adil Rashid. 

Recent form: Lost, Lost, Lost, Lost, Won

After a league exit in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, England hit a rough patch in the ODI format, losing their next 4 bilateral series. The latest 3-0 whitewash at the hands of India exposes their weakness in all areas. Their adamant strategy to go all attack irrespective of the situation has back-fired more often. It was visible during the 3-match ODI bilateral series against India, where they got beaten convincingly. 

They carry the same squad for the Champions Trophy 2025 that featured in the ODIs against India with the only change as they bring in Tom Banton in place of injured Jacob Bethell. Barring Jamie Smith, the rest of the squad members got at least a game during their visit to India which served as the preparation for the marquee event. 

Their woes against spin is the biggest worrying factor and they need to work on that aspect to be successful in the Champions Trophy 2025. 

Phil Salt and Ben Duckett will continue to pair at the top of the order. Experienced Joe Root will be slotted at No.3 followed by Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and skipper Jos Buttler. They have the luxury of having seam bowling all-rounders in the mix, featuring the likes of Jamie Overton and Brydon Carse. 

Three Lions pace attack is arguably the best in the tournament, as Jofra Archer and Mark Wood can threaten any batting unit. Adil Rashid is the only genuine spinner in the squad.

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Pitch Report for Australia vs England, Champions Trophy 2025, Group B, Match 4

Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore will stage the AUS vs ENG Champions Trophy contest. The conditions are favourable for batting all day long, while the bowlers will be challenged right from the word go. If they execute their plans perfectly, the teams batting first can easily score more than 300 runs. Since both teams haven’t played much cricket at the venue, bowling first is a good option. 

Australia vs England, Champions Trophy 2025 Betting Tips:

Top Run-Scorer: Travis Head

Travis Head’s mindset will be entirely different when he bats in the ICC events. He is a beast when it comes to global events in all formats. His stats in the ODIs look staggering as he amassed 2663 runs in 70 ODIs at an average of 43.65 which comprises 6 centuries and 16 half-centuries. The 31-year-old southpaw is expected to score more runs in the AUS vs ENG Champions Trophy 2025 game. 

Top Wicket-Taker: Adil Rashid

Adil Rashid has been the No.1 spinner for England over the years. His leg breaks will be ideal in Pakistan conditions and the batters need to be watchful while facing him. The 37-year-old has picked up 212 wickets in 146 ODIs at an economy of 5.64 with the best figures of 5 for 27. He is expected to emerge as the top wicket-taker in the AUS vs ENG Champions Trophy 2025 game. 

Australia vs England, Champions Trophy 2025 Winner Prediction:

Australia hasn’t won a game in the Champions Trophy since 2009, adding insult to injury, they will be without their key players Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Marsh, and Marcus Stoinis which weakens their balance. On the other hand, England has named a stronger squad that is comparatively more balanced than Australia. 

On paper, England looks like a better squad with more match-winners such as Jos Buttler, Joe Root, Phil Salt, Adil Rashid, and Jofra Archer. Hence we at GUGOBET predict that England is the favorite for the AUS vs ENG Champions Trophy 2025 game. 

Who won the most matches in the Australia vs England ODIs?

Till now, Australia and England have faced each other in 161 ODIs, where the former holds a better edge with 91 wins, while England triumphed in 65 matches. 

How many ICC Champions Trophies were won by Australia?

Australia has won the ICC Champions Trophy twice (2006 and 2009). 

Both teams must start from scratch as the recent outcomes went downhill. From the analysis point of view, England looks slightly ahead of Australia and is expected to start the Champions Trophy 2025 on a winning note. ICC Champions Trophy 2025 odds are more in favour of England. 

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EPL Predictions 2024/25: Predicting Gameweek 25

Premier League 2024/25 Week 25 Prediction & Betting tips

With Gameweek 25 of the 2024/25 Premier League season looming ever closer, the tussles for the title, the pampering ticket to the European spots, and survival are intensifying. With so many crucial fixtures slated to make a great impact on the standing, fans and punters alike have a lot to look forward to regarding EPL odds. For those wishing to raise the stakes and add some spice, the football betting app GUGOBET brings you premium football betting with live streaming, more than 40 sports, and 5,000+ casino games, making the excitement of each moment even higher.

Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea 

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea

Chelsea will travel to the Amex Stadium, where they will clash against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League, kick-off on Friday, February 15, 2025, at 1:30 AM IST. Only six days after their FA Cup fourth-round meeting against the side managed by Fabian Hürzeler, the Blues will be looking to avoid losing twice in a row to this side.

Enzo Maresca’s team suffered a 2-1 loss to Brighton in the FA Cup despite taking an early lead. The Seagulls responded well and, capitalizing on Chelsea’s defensive mistakes, knocked them out of the competition. It will be a huge task for Chelsea to regroup and get the win at the Amex, mainly because their fans are getting frustrated by their erratic performances.

Maresca has signposted that his side needs to finish off tight matches, as Chelsea have struggled to hold onto narrow leads. However, they may also receive a boost in the form of returns for Reece James and Nicolas Jackson. Meanwhile, Benoît Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Romeo Lavia, Mykhailo Mudryk, and Marc Guiu remain sidelined.

Going another way around, Brighton will be full of confidence coming into this cup victory, and they will also be looking to hurt Chelsea’s weaknesses again to increase their EPL odds. They have enjoyed a great run at home, and a win here would certainly enhance their prospects. 

EPL Predictions: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Chelsea

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Brighton 1 João Pedro
Chelsea 2 Palmer, Sterling

Leicester City vs Arsenal

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Leicester City vs Arsenal

Leicester City will welcome Arsenal at King Power Stadium on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Kick-off is slated for 6.00 PM IST. The Foxes are fighting to avoid relegation, while the Gunners are keen on staying relevant in the Premier League title race.

Leicester enters the fixture in 18th place on the table, having lost 1-2 against Manchester United in the FA Cup last weekend. Their form has been quite inconsistent—first, a comeback win against Tottenham, followed by a resounding 4-0 hammering at the hands of Everton. Home has not been favorable for them, as they have only nine points in 12 appearances—the third-worst home record in the league.

Meanwhile, Arsenal come into the match after an impressive victory against Manchester City, having won 5-1, and from them, Arsenal now trails league leaders Liverpool by 6 points. As for their away form, it’s been strong, getting 22 points in 12 games. They will be looking to make it seven straight wins over Leicester having won their last six meetings. 

EPL Predictions: Leicester City vs Arsenal

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Leicester City 0 –
Arsenal 2 Havertz, Ødegaard

Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town (February 15, 8:30 PM IST)

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town

Aston Villa will meet Ipswich Town at Villa Park, at 8:30 PM IST on Saturday, February 15, 2025. They both seek to restore their reputation after the previous defeats; Villa would look to close in on the top five while Ipswich seeks to get out of the relegation zone.

For this match, Aston Villa is sitting eighth on the table after having lost their last match 2-0 against Wolverhampton Wanderers. They are still in contention for European qualification in spite of their inconsistency, giving positive signs for EPL odds. Ollie Watkins is their top performer, scoring 10 goals and assisting five others in 24 league games.

Ipswich Town, placed 19th on the table, succumbed to a 2-1 defeat at home against Southampton last weekend. Their game is plagued with woes yet again in the top flight; the team has thrashed just three games right out of twenty-four. They would be mega desperate for a win; meanwhile, they are without a win against Villa in their previous five battles in a row since they lost in the 2016-17 Championship campaign.

EPL Predictions: Aston Villa vs Ipswich Town

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Aston Villa 2 Watkins, Douglas Luiz
Ipswich Town 0 –

Fulham vs Nottingham Forest (February 15, 8:30 PM IST)

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Fulham vs Nottingham Forest

Fulham will take on Nottingham Forest on February 15, 2025, at Craven Cottage on the clock of 8:30 PM IST. Both teams are continuing their good form while looking forward to European qualification.

Nottingham County were one of the standout teams this season; they are placed third in the Premier League, with 14 wins in 24 matches. If they win, it could push them past the 50-point mark for a chance of finishing in the top two. They won convincingly against Brighton, scoring 7-0, showcasing their attacking prowess.

The 9th-placed Fulham has regained its form in the last three with two wins. In its last outing, it secured a brilliant away victory over Newcastle United, by 2-1. There have been four wins out of five in recent encounters for Marco Silva’s side whenever they have met Forest, including a thumping 5-0 win against them the last time this pair met at Craven Cottage. 

EPL Predictions: Fulham vs Nottingham Forest

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Fulham 1 Jimenez
Nottingham Forest 2 Wood, Gibbs-White

Manchester City vs Newcastle United

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Manchester City vs Newcastle United

Manchester City will face off against Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday, February 15, 2025, with kickoff set for 8:30 PM IST. City has built up momentous momentum by winning their last 15 Premier League clashes against the Magpies at home. Following this, Newcastle arrives with good away form, maintaining a four-game winning run on their travels.

Pep Guardiola’s side succumbed to a late 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid in their Champions League mission; meanwhile, in the league, they have been simply impressive at home, with 23 points from 11 matches at the Etihad. Yet with a relatively porous defense during that time, they have conceded 15 times.

City will be without Rodri, as he is suspended. Jack Grealish and Manuel Akanji are in doubt due to injury. In this context, the City attack will be led by Erling Haaland with an eye on exploiting Newcastle’s defensive lapses after having found the net 19 times during the ongoing league season.

Promoted by Eddie Howe’s men in this game, they would aim for their trip to Birmingham City in an FA Cup match in which they emerged winners by 3-2. Following a rather formidable 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the League Cup, Newcastle has not been off the mark at all; in a relative sense, it has been high-scoring, recording 22 goals in their 12 away league matches.

Key midfielder Joelinton is a doubt because of a knee injury, while Harvey Barnes remains out. For the Magpies, Jacob Murphy has been in outstanding form, having contributed four goals and eight assists, while Alexander Isak has netted 17 times this season.

EPL Predictions: Manchester City vs Newcastle United

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Manchester City 3 Haaland, Foden, De Bruyne
Newcastle United 1 Isak

Southampton vs AFC Bournemouth

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Southampton vs Bournemouth

Bournemouth, who are perched a little above Saints at eighth on the table, would want to add salt to the Saints’ gushing wounds as they next welcome Southampton on Wednesday, February 15, 2025, at the St. Mary’s Stadium at 8:30 p.m. IST.

With the Saints bottom of the table and still feeling sorry for their club, a 1-0 loss in the FA Cup last time against Burnley dashed the spirits of the team and coach Ivan Juric, who felt their young attack needed rebuilding. There seems little hope of a turnaround for Southampton in the Premier League, and they surely need one to turn the EPL odds in their favor.

The visitors, meanwhile, are coming off a win and have their spirits running high. Andoni Iraola’s side has reached the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 victory over Everton. They now remain seventh in the league, with three points short of the top four. They’ve turned out to be one of this season’s surprise packages. Justin Kluivert has been a standout performer, netting nine away goals—only behind Mohamed Salah and Alexander Isak in that category.

EPL Predictions: Southampton vs Bournemouth

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Southampton 1 Onuachu
Bournemouth 2 Kluivert, Solanke

West Ham United vs Brentford

EPL 2024/25 Preview: West Ham United vs Brentford

West Ham United will host Brentford in a London derby at the London Stadium. Both teams are keen to recover from their recent setbacks; Brentford hopes for the return of its first-choice goalie, Mark Flekken.

Brentford got beaten 2-0 in their previous match against Tottenham Hotspur, with Hakon Valdimarsson filling in for the injured Flekken. Thomas Frank is hopeful that Flekken can return, but the Bees have already been hit by a flurry of injuries: Aaron Hickey, Igor Thiago, and Rico Henry remain on the list. Bryan Mbeumo has by far been their brightest offensive weapon this season with 17 goal contributions; he’ll surpass his all-time season record with another assist or goal.

West Ham, meanwhile, is hoping to put the inconsistency of their form behind them. David Moyes’ side has struggled defensively, thus their midfield needs to respond against Brentford’s style of pressing. The Derby match became an important one as West Ham pushed for qualification to Europe. 

EPL Predictions: West Ham vs Brentford

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
West Ham 2 Bowen, Antonio
Brentford 1 Mbeumo

Crystal Palace vs Everton

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Crystal Palace vs Everton

Crystal Palace will take on Everton at Selhurst Park on Saturday, February 17, 2025, kicking off at 8:30 PM IST. Palace come into this fixture in ominous form, having won four of their last five games, and will be keen to keep this momentum going. Meanwhile, under former boss David Moyes, Everton have picked up just a bit, sowing away 10 points from their last five league fixtures.

Arena Corp. is mid-table but confident enough, especially with Michael Olise being chased away to Bayern Munich. Their defense has been sturdy, with three clean sheets in the last five games. Everton, after their troubles with Sean Dyche, has transitioned into a more attacking style under Moyes, sealing wins against Leicester, Brighton, and Tottenham. They may, however, be hampered in the attacking third by niggles to important players like Dwight McNeil, Armando Broja, and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

EPL Predictions: Crystal Palace vs Everton

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Crystal Palace 1 Eberechi Eze
Everton 1 James Tarkowski

Liverpool vs Wolverhampton Wanderers

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Liverpool vs Wolves

Liverpool will host Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday, February 18, 2025, at 7.30 PM IST, at Anfield. Liverpool, still in the title race, will aim to get back to winning ways after sharing the spoils in an entertaining 2-2 draw. Their main attacking threat remains Mohamed Salah, the league’s top scorer with 22 goals.

Wolves head this way on the back of some good momentum after winning 2-0 at home on February 10. They struck twice via Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Matheus Cunha as they punished defensive errors. Wolves have fared well this season, but playing away against Liverpool, let alone at Anfield, will be a tough job against the high-pressing brigade of Jürgen Klopp. 

EPL Predictions: Liverpool vs Wolves

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Liverpool 3 Salah (2), Nunez
Wolves 1 Cunha

Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Tottenham vs Man United

On Sunday, February 16, 2025, Tottenham Hotspur will host Manchester United at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with kick-off set for 10:00 PM IST. Ange Postecoglou’s side is under pressure following back-to-back cup exits, while Ruben Amorim’s Red Devils are also struggling in the league, sitting just one spot above Spurs.

Tottenham have won only two of their last 12 league matches, making this a crucial game for Postecoglou’s future. Son Heung-Min is expected to lead the attack, with Mathys Tel starting in the absence of Dominic Solanke. Meanwhile, Manchester United are dealing with injuries to key players, but Amorim could turn to Alejandro Garnacho and Joshua Zirkzee to reignite their attack.

EPL Predictions: Tottenham vs Man United

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Tottenham 2 Son, Kulusevski
Man United 2 Fernandes, Garnacho

Who Will Win the Premier League in 2024-25?

Liverpool could win the Premier League 2024/25.

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England Tour Of India 2025 ODI Series Prediction

England Tour Of India 2025 ODI Series Prediction

After the completion of the T20I series, both India and England will square off against each other in the 3-match ODI series starting from Thursday (6th February) in the England tour of India 2025 series. Nagpur, Cuttack, and Ahmedabad have been confirmed as the host cities for the India vs England ODI series. All the 3 ODIs of England Tour of India 2025 will be day-night matches, starting at 1:30 PM IST. 

The series marks the perfect dress rehearsal for the Champions Trophy which gets underway from February 19th in Pakistan. With this, the England Tour of India 2025 will end. 

India will buzz confidently after securing the T20I series 4-1 and proving why they are the T20 Champions. They found a new gem, Abhishek Sharma who finished as the leading run-scorer in the India vs England T20I series with 279 runs across 5 innings, while Varun Chakravarthy was adjudged the Player of the Series for his astounding bowling performances where he picked up 14 wickets. 

Veteran stars Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja who all announced their T20I retirement at the same time, are back on the ODI side. Speedster Mohammed Shami, who was the cynosure in the home ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup held in 2023 named in the squad for the India vs England ODI series. 

England has picked the same squad for the India vs England ODI series and as well the Champions Trophy 2025. Despite underperforming in the last two ICC events, Jos Buttler has again been handed the responsibility to lead the side. Ace batter, Joe Root who wasn’t in the white-ball scheme of things following England’s unforgettable run in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, surprisingly included in both the squads. 

India vs England ODI Series Schedule

1st ODI – February 6th at 1:30 PM IST (Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, Nagpur)

2nd ODI – February 9th at 1:30 PM IST (Barabati Stadium, Cuttack)

3rd ODI – February 12th at 1:30 PM IST (Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad)

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India vs England ODI Series Preview:

In the series preview, apart from analyzing both squads, we have also mentioned the Indian National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team Stats. 

India ODI Squad Analysis:

India Recent form: 

Lost, Lost, Tied, Won, Lost

India Squad:

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammad Shami, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant (wk), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (wk), Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah (3rd ODI only). 

The highly anticipated India squad for the ODI series against England and the Champions Trophy 2025 is out. The squad resembles almost the same with Harshit Rana will be only part of the ODI series while prolific speedster Jasprit Bumrah, who is carrying a back injury will be part of the India vs England 3rd ODI only. Depending on the nature of his injury, Bumrah’s Champions Trophy fate will be decided. 

Rohit Sharma, who had a disastrous run in Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy has been retained as the ODI captain, while young gun Shubman Gill got a hike with additional responsibilities as he was named the vice-captain. Yashasvi Jaiswal, who is the regular starter for India in Tests and T20Is has earned his first ODI call-up.

ODI run-machine, Virat Kohli will take his usual No.3 spot and his future will be determined by his performances in the India vs England ODI series as well as in the Champions Trophy. 

Shreyas Iyer, who showcased his white-ball stature during the Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare Trophy will start at No.4. There is a tough fight between KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant for the wicket-keeper slot. 

It seems both Skipper Rohit Sharma and Head Coach Gautam Gambhir wanted more all-rounders in the squad and the selectors responded to their call, picking up 4 of them in the mix, including Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, and Ravindra Jadeja, interestingly 3 of them are spin-bowling all-rounders. Chinaman, Kuldeep Yadav is the only specialist tweaker in the squad. 

Mohammed Shami, who last featured in an ODI back in November 2023, was included in the ODI squad after 14 long months, he will come at the expense of Mohammed Siraj, who has been surprisingly omitted from the side citing his lack of effectiveness with the old ball. 

India’s leading wicket-taker in T20Is, Arshdeep Singh has been rewarded a place for his hard work. 

Men in Blue last played their ODI in August 2024, ending the year without a win in the 50-over format. The side looks composed in all areas and likely to emerge on top in the India vs England ODI series. 

England ODI Squad Analysis:

England Recent form: 

Lost, Won, Lost, Lost, Won

England Squad: 

Jos Buttler (c), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Phil Salt (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Mark Wood. 

Miseries are compounding for England in white-ball formats and the preceding 4-1 loss in the T20I series against India isn’t the perfect start for Brendon McCullum’s coaching stint, who began his tenure with the India vs England T20I series. 

After the league exit in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Three Lions have featured in 11 ODIs and managed to win 4 of those, and the result is they lost all the 3 bilateral series against West Indies (2-1), Australia (3-2) and West Indies (2-1). 

The current 15-member squad for the India vs England ODI series and the Champions Trophy features a mixture of experience and fire of youth. Jos Buttler, who will be leading the side might be axed from the captaincy role if the expectations aren’t met. Experienced Joe Root’s inclusion will bolster their batting line-up. 

Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, and Liam Livingstone will form their batting line-up. With Phil Salt keeping wickets in the India vs England T20I series, he might extend the same job in the India vs England ODI series. Jamie Smith is the other wicket-keeping batting option they have.

Brydon Carse and Jamie Overton are the seaming all-rounders in the squad, who are all flexible for any position and can bowl at any point in time. Jofra Archer and Mark Wood are the frontline seamers with Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood serving as a backup. Adil Rashid will have huge responsibilities on his shoulders being the sole genuine spinner and England also have choices with Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, and Joe Root, who all can provide handy overs of spin during the middle overs. The last time they toured India for the ODI series was in 2021, where they lost 2-1. 

Tackling spin is going to be a big concern for England, who had no clue whatsoever during the preceding T20I series where they were largely troubled by mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy. 

India vs England ODI Series 2025 – Players to Watch Out for

1. Virat Kohli

After a dominant show in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023, Virat Kohli (765 runs) who bagged the Player of the Tournament award for his astounding batting performances, featured in only 3 ODIs since then and had scores of 24, 14, and 20 during India’s visit to Sri Lanka for the 3-match ODI series in which India lost 2-0. Having accumulated a whopping 13906 runs in 295 ODIs, Kohli will be keen to add more runs to his belt. He just loves batting in home conditions and his big-game prowess will come in handy in the ICC Champions Trophy. 

He is going to be the key batter in the India vs England ODI series. Virat Kohli will form the majority of the India vs England highlights if he plays to his potential. 

2. Joe Root

Joe Root, who last featured in England colours in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 has been included in the ODI squad purely on the merit of his batting expertise having played before in Indian conditions, and also based on his big match temperament. Root found his rhythm during the SA20 2025, where he made 279 runs and picked up 5 across 8 matches while representing Paarl Royals. His off-breaks are a huge plus for England and they need to be wise to use Root’s skill set.

In his 171 ODIs, Joe Root has gathered 6522 runs at an average of 47.6 and picked up 27 wickets. Keep a close look at him in the India vs England ODI series.

India vs England ODI Series 2025 Winner Prediction:

With more spinning options at their disposal, India holds an advantage against England, who have limited resources of spin. In the previous 10 ODI bilateral series between the nations, India had won 7 of those. 

How many ODI matches played between India and England?

Till now, India and England have played against each other in 107 ODIs with the former holding a better track record of winning 58 of those, while England has won 44. 

India vs England ODI series will be exciting to watch which forms the preparations for the upcoming Champions Trophy for both teams. Having not lost the home ODI bilateral series against England since 1985, India is the hot favourite to win the upcoming ODI series. 

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IND vs ENG 2025 T20I Prediction – Can India continue its winning streak?

England tour of India 2025 T20I Prediction

England tour of India 2025 will begin on January 22nd and features 5 T20Is and 3 ODIs which will be the dress rehearsal for the Champions Trophy that will commence from February 19th in a hybrid model hosted by Pakistan.

Reigning T20 champions, India are set for their first T20I assignment this year as they host England in the 5-matches T20I series. Taking the Champions Trophy 2025 into consideration, the selectors have picked the right blend of the squad that features 4 players, who have been part of the Indian Test squad that travelled to Australia. The T20I series also marks the return of speedster, Mohammed Shami into the International arena after a gap of 14 months. Suryakumar Yadav continues to lead the side, while all-rounder Axar Patel elevated to the vice-captaincy role.

England on the other side, has already started their preparations in UAE with a fast bowlers camp for the high-profile India tour. Jos Buttler-led side will have a huge task in their hand as beating India at their home isn’t going to be easy.

The schedule for the India vs England T20Is is already out. The matches will be played across 5 cities namely Kolkata, Chennai, Rajkot, Pune, and Mumbai. All the IND vs ENG 5 T20Is are scheduled to start at 7 PM IST. 

1st T20I – January 22nd at 7:00 PM IST (Eden Gardens, Kolkata)

2nd T20I – January 25th at 7:00 PM IST (MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai)

3rd T20I – January 28th at 7:00 PM IST ( Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Rajkot)

4th T20I – January 31st at 7:00 PM IST ( Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune)

5th T20I – February 2nd at  7:00 PM IST (Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai)

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India vs England T20 Series Preview

India T20I Squad Analysis:

Recent Form: Won, Won, Lost, Won, Won

Squad:

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Dhruv Jurel (wk), Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel (vc), Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy, Washington Sundar.

Starting the year with a Test loss away from home isn’t the result Team India would have wanted first up but their focus now shifts towards the shortest format. India enjoyed notable accolades last year including – a T20 World Championship, a 3-1 win against South Africa (away), a 3-0 win over Sri Lanka (away) and a 4-1 win against Zimbabwe (away). They finished the year with 24 wins out of 26 T20Is they played, while their couple of losses have come against South Africa and Zimbabwe. 

The selectors have made plenty of changes from their 3-1 away series win over South Africa, with no place for Ramandeep Singh, Vyshak Vijay Kumar, Jitesh Sharma, Yash Dayal, and Avesh Khan. Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Washington Sundar, and Dhruv Jurel, who are all part of the India squad that featured in the 5-match Test series against Australia have been drafted into the squad. 

Harshit Rana, who made his Test debut in the tour down under is in the line for his T20I debut. Dhruv Jurel has been considered as the back-up wicket-keeper for in-form Sanju Samson. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Washington Sundar are the obvious choices following their commendable performances of late across formats. 

In a major update, experienced pacer, Mohammed Shami has been picked up for the upcoming India vs England T20Is after being sidelined due to a heel injury for 14 long months. The 34-year-old proved his fitness by representing Bengal in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. He bagged 11 wickets in 9 matches in the SMAT while he managed 5 wickets across 3 matches in the 50-over format. He would have made it to the India Test squad for the Australia Tour in the mid-way if he hadn’t picked up soreness in his knee. 

Among the notable absentees for the England T20Is are Rishabh Pant, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shubman Gill, who are likely rested with the Champions Trophy around the corner, however, all 3 made themselves available for the Ranji Trophy fixtures for their respective State teams which resumes on January 23rd just one day after the 1st T20I against England. 

Abhishek Sharma is a happy man, who regained his place despite a modest start to his T20I career, making 256 runs across 11 innings at an average of 23.27. The upcoming IND vs ENG T20Is will be crucial for him to keep his place in the long run. 

Sanju Samson should be thankful for the current Gautam Gambhir coaching panel, who trusted his ability and handed him plenty of opportunities and he didn’t disappoint them, guess what, he has 3 centuries in his last 5 T20Is. He will be the first-choice wicket-keeper batter for India in the forthcoming IND vs ENG T20I series. 

Despite proving his ability in the shortest format, Tilak Varma wasn’t getting the chances regularly however in his comeback trail in the South Africa tour, he slammed 280 runs in 4 matches that included 2 unbeaten centuries. Promotion to the No.3 turned out to be a blessing for the 22-year-old. Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Tilak Varma will form the top 3 for India in the India vs England T20Is. 

The middle order features the likes of well-known hitters including Suryakumar Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Hardik Pandya, and Rinku Singh. Axar Patel will fill the place of a spin all-rounder, while Washington Sundar has to fight for his spot in the starting eleven. 

Coming to the bowling department, Arshdeep Singh and Mohammed Shami will spearhead the attack, with Harshit Rana as backup. Having fast bowling all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Nitish Kumar Reddy is a blessing. Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi are the genuine spinners in the mix.

With the kind of progress India witnessed in the shortest format in 2024, expectations are huge as they head into their first T20I assignment in 2025. 

England T20I Squad Analysis

Recent Form: NR, Lost, Won, Won, Won

Squad:

Jos Buttler (c & wk), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook, Brydon Carse, Ben Duckett, Liam Livingstone, Saqib Mahmood, Jamie Overton, Adil Rashid, Rehan Ahmed, Phil Salt (wk), Jamie Smith (wk), Mark Wood. 

England have named their strongest T20I squad for their upcoming India tour led by Jos Buttler. They even announced their ODI squad for the bilateral series against India and the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy. 

The T20I setup got a major overhaul, which featured in the 3-1 series win over West Indies a couple of months back. Will Jacks, Reece Topley, Sam Curran, Dan Mousley, Jordan Cox, John Turner, Jafer Chohan, and Michael Pepper have been omitted from the squad. 

Among all, the exclusion of Will Jacks was surprising, who managed 112 runs in 4 T20Is in the bilaterals against West Indies. Since making his T20I debut in 2022, Jacks failed to score a half-century in the 21 innings he batted and has accumulated 383 runs at an average of 18.23 with the best score of 40. 

An underwhelming series with the ball, proved tough for all-rounder, Sam Curran, who went at an economy of 9.66 without picking up a wicket. With the bat, he did make good contributions, adding 65 runs in 2 innings. 

Harry Brook, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, and Ben Duckett who weren’t considered for selection to the Caribbean Tour to prepare for the New Zealand Test series have been picked up in the Three Lions squad for the upcoming IND vs ENG T20s. 

Uncapped in T20Is, The 24-year-old wicket-keeper batter, Jamie Smith, who was on paternity leave and skipped the New Zealand Test series, was named in the T20 squad for the England tour of India 2025. 

The talk of the town in the current cricketing world, young prospect, Jacob Bethell retains his place in the squad. Bethell is currently representing Melbourne Renegades in the ongoing Big Bash League. 

The 35-year-old pacer, Mark Wood, who last represented England in a Test match against Sri Lanka in August named in the T20 squad for the India vs England T20I series. 

Paceman, Saqib Mahmood who is of Pakistani descent, facing a visa delay from India, and his participation in the IND vs ENG will be known in a few days. 

After thoroughly analyzing their squad, their batting looks dangerous having well-known hitters in their ranks such as Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Ben Duckett, Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell. All-rounder, Jamie Overton can score handy runs down the order. 

They have one of the best pace attacks in the world, featuring Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Brydon Carse, Mark Wood, and Jamie Overton. Adil Rashid is the only genuine tweaker in the mix, he will get good support from Rehan Ahmed, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell. 

Three Lions last toured India for the bilateral T20Is in 2021, where they lost closely by a 3-2 margin. They will look forward to improving their results this time. 

India vs England T20Is 2025 – Players to Watch Out For

Tilak Varma: 

Tilak Varma emerged as a different player altogether when he was promoted to No.3 in the South African tour. The 22-year-old turned his beast mode on and guess what, he slammed two unbeaten centuries at Centurion (107*) and Johannesburg (120*), before he made 33 and 20 at No.4. With the next T20 World Cup scheduled to take place in the sub-continent, the management wants to groom him further, giving more chances at the top of the order. 

 India vs England Prediction – Tilak Varma to be the top scorer in the series

Phil Salt:

Phil Salt is well versed with the Indian conditions, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. The 28-year-old is a fearless batter, who already crossed the 1000-run mark in the T20Is in 38 T20Is. He is set to feature for the first time in a T20I in India and prior experience will come in handy for sure. 

He had an outstanding 2024 with the bat in T20Is, finishing as the leading run-scorer for England with 467 runs in 17 matches at an average of 38.91 with the best score of 103*.

India vs England Prediction

Our India vs England Prediction is in favour of India winning the series by a 3-2 margin. 

How many times did India beat England?

India and England have met each other 24 times in T20Is, with the former holding a better edge with 13 wins, while the latter has emerged victorious on 11 occasions.

Total T20Is Played  India Won England Won
24 13 11

India and England are facing each other in a bilateral series after a gap of close to 2 and a half years. India has looked strong in the head-to-head contests in the last 10 years, winning all 5 bilateral T20Is. With home conditions in their favour, they are likely to stretch the lead to 6. 

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EPL Predictions 2024/25: Predicting Gameweek 20

Premier League 2024/25 Week 20 Prediction & betting Tips

As the EPL 2024/25 settles in for its rush towards the decisive phases of action starting from Gameweek 20, the weekend will promise an exhilarating set of fixtures that could make or break teams, all along fighting for the title, European spots, or survival. The EPL fixtures are expected to bring the thrill in the match-ups between the top clubs and underdogs. To facilitate this further, the football betting app GUGOBET is coming to the forefront of the show.

EPL Fixture: Tottenham vs Newcastle

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Tottenham vs Newcastle

Newcastle United will visit Tottenham Hotspur in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, with a kickoff at 6:00 PM IST on Saturday, January 4, 2025. With Eddie Howe’s high-flying Magpies coming into this high-stakes Premier League clash, Spurs are desperate to ignite a turnaround in form.

Tottenham, however, come into this match struggling and are winless in their previous six league games, having drawn last week with Wolves, 2-2. A string of injuries and suspensions have disrupted Angelos Postecoglou’s team and turned their campaign upside down. Destiny Udogie, Ben Davies, Micky Van De Ven, Cristian Romero, and Richarlison are ruled out, while Rodrigo Bentancur is suspended

Meanwhile, Newcastle is flourishing after an impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester United earlier in the week. They are on a five-game winning run across competitions and are aiming for a Champions League ticket. They will have to do without the suspended Fabian Schar and Kieran Trippier, who remain a doubt after a substitution in their last match. Also unavailable will be Callum Wilson, Emil Krafth, and Jamaal Lascelles. 

EPL Predictions: Tottenham vs Newcastle

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Tottenham 0 –
Newcastle 2 Isak, Almirón

EPL Fixture: Manchester City vs West Ham

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Manchester City vs West Ham

The match will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester City against West Ham United, with kickoff thus at 8.30 PM IST. While Pep Guardiola’s side is looking to build up remarkable continuity after a weak start to defend its title, West Ham hope to bounce back after their last match.

Manchester City comes to the match after a 2-0 victory against Leicester City. Though not convincing, it was the return to victory for the defending champions. However, City have injury concerns over several players, including Oscar Bobb and Rodri. The conditions of Ederson, Matheus Nunes, and John Stones are uncertain as of now, piling up the dilemmas of selection for Guardiola.

On the other hand, West Ham was handed a heavily required 5-0 defeat by Liverpool in the last match. Despite the setback, they previously went four matches unbeaten and would fancy their chances against a very inconsistent City side. The Hammers will be without Jarrod Bowen due to a fractured foot, and Lukasz Fabianski is recovering from a head injury. Tomas Soucek and Guido Rodriguez are coming back from suspension, giving David Moyes a little boost. 

EPL Predictions: Manchester City vs West Ham

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Man City 3 Haaland (2), Foden
West Ham 1 Bowen

EPL Fixture: Southampton vs Brentford

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Southampton vs Brentford

On January 4, 2025, Southampton will host Brentford at St. Mary’s Stadium with a kick-off time of 8:30 PM IST. Southampton needs all the points they can get in their fight against relegation, whilst Brentford will hope to seize the opportunity to attack for a potentially important away win.

Still searching for their first victory under the guidance of the new manager, Ivan Juric, Southampton has had a dismal season, sitting bottom of the Premier League with only six points garnered in 19 games. They haven’t won in their last ten matches, suffering four consecutive home defeats in which five goals have been conceded in two of the matches. January offers a glimmer of hope at strengthening the squad, but Southampton first needs results to close the ten-point gap towards safety.

Brentford had an up-and-down season. Currently, sitting at 12th in the league, Thomas Frank’s side has started to show promise, particularly through the attacking partnership of Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa, with Ivan Toney out. While they have struggled on the road,the  Bees have a fine record against Southampton, having won their four last league meetings. 

EPL Predictions: Southampton vs Brentford

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Southampton 1 Adams
Brentford 2 Mbeumo, Wissa

EPL Fixture: Aston Villa vs Leicester

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Aston Villa vs Leicester

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, Aston Villa will host Leicester City at Villa Park; kick-off is scheduled for 8:30 PM IST. Villa pampering home record confidence will be taking on a struggling Leicester side desperate to escape the relegation zone. It’s primarily about the attack spearheaded by Ollie Watkins. They, however, will probably miss suspended or injured key players such as John Duran, Morgan Rogers, and Pau Torres.

Ruud van Nistelrooy is having a challenging season in charge of Leicester City. They currently sit 19th in the table. The Foxes have managed only one away win all season, on a four-match losing streak in the league. Jamie Vardy remains their cart horse with the goals, but defensive frailties and injuries have kept them from achieving much.

EPL Predictions: Aston Villa vs Leicester

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Aston Villa 3 Watkins (2), Digne
Leicester 1 Vardy

EPL Fixture: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace will play host to Chelsea in a London derby set to kick off at 8:30 PM IST. Chelsea might hope to get back on track after three winless matches after the Lions will have to deal with an in-form Crystal Palace, satisfaction on their recent surge.

Under Oliver Glasner, Crystal Palace has shown strong resolve, with one defeat from their last six league games. A recent comeback win over Southampton has lifted the Eagles five points clear of the relegation zone. However, injury problems to key players like Adam Wharton and Matheus Franca may compel them to find ways to slow the attacking intent of Chelsea.

Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea is looking to bounce back after a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Ipswich. The Blues are still favorites only because of the form of Raheem Sterling and Nicolas Jackson, but that may not count for much when the match starts if players donning uniforms for Chelsea are injured. 

EPL Predictions: Crystal Palace vs Chelsea

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Crystal Palace 0 –
Chelsea 2 Jackson, Palmer

EPL Fixture: Bournemouth vs Everton

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Bournemouth vs Everton

Bournemouth will host Everton at the Vitality Stadium, a key relegation battle set for Saturday, January 4, 2025, kick-off at 8:30 PM IST. Both teams will be desperate to get points off this game; a must-win match for both teams thus making it an interestingly competitive contest.

Bournemouth have entered the game buoyed by a historic seven-match undefeated streak in the Premier League. Andoni Iraola’s high-pressing tactics have given the Cherries a formidable countenance. They are positioned seventh on the league table. The big injuries have the potential to turn the tables in favor of the other side, as key player absentees will challenge the depth: Marcos Senesi and Adam Smith.

Everton, on the other hand, remains in trouble under Sean Dyche, since in the last ten matches they have won only one. The Toffees have struggled in attack and the overall poor show away from home makes this tough. However, the return to the starting lineup of Dominic Calvert-Lewin could prickle some life into it. 

EPL Predictions: Bournemouth vs Everton

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Bournemouth 1 Kluivert
Everton 1 Calvert-Lewin

EPL Fixture: Brighton vs Arsenal

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Brighton vs Arsenal

On Saturday, January 4, 2025, Brighton will host Arsenal at the Amex Stadium for a late-night clash with a kick-off scheduled for 11:00 PM IST. Arsenal will enter this game encouraged by their 3-1 victory over Brentford and determined to keep their title chase alive, while Brighton will look to reform after a string of bad games.

Lest we forget, Arsenal’s ambitions for the title are very much alive, and they want to bring the gap down to 6 points from fellow leaders Liverpool; however, with cannon fodder such as Bukayo Saka, Ben White, and Takehiro Tomiyasu injured, Mikel Arteta will have to lean on squad depth to see him through this tough test.

Brighton, although having had difficulties recently, have always been a threat at home, and they will try to make the most of Arsenal’s losses. It’s fair to say the Seagulls still have a potent creative attacking force capable of causing havoc in the Gunners’ backline 

EPL Predictions: Brighton vs Arsenal

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Brighton 2 Mitoma, Pedro
Arsenal 3 Saka, Jesus, Ødegaard

EPL Fixture: Fulham vs Ipswich Town

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Fulham vs Ipswich Town

On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Fulham will auction off Ipswich Town at Craven Cottage in a critical Premier League matchup. The game begins at 9:30 PM IST. Currently eighth in the table, Fulham will look to maintain the momentum of their seven-game unbeaten streak, while Ipswich will look to capitalize on the momentum gained after their shocking victory against Chelsea.

Fulham is doing well despite many missing players; Harry Wilson praised the recent effort of the team. The Cottagers have shown great resilience, with some players stepping up when called on. Wilson with five goals in the Premier League this season is one of those players who have made a massive contribution.

While Ipswich has lacked consistency this season, there have been visible signs of improvement, most especially with their 2-0 win against Chelsea. They will look to use Liam Delap’s superb form and nine-goal contributions this season to test Fulham’s defense further as they continue in their ascent away from the relegation zone.

EPL Predictions: Fulham vs Ipswich

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Fulham 2 Pereira, Wilson
Ipswich 0 –

EPL Fixture: Liverpool vs Manchester United

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Liverpool vs Manchester United

The Premier League fixture on Sunday, January 5, 2025, will see Liverpool taking on Manchester United at Anfield in what’s expected to be another mouth-watering duel, starting at 10 PM IST. With aspirations of drawing closer to a Champions League place next season, this will be another rivalry where winners will certainly have a great advantage. Liverpool currently tops the table while Manchester United is battling to put a few points distance between themselves and the relegation zone.

Liverpool enjoyed some really impressive form in their most recent outing, absolutely demolishing West Ham 5-0. They head into this one as such favorites, with a decent cushion at the top of the standings. The players can only wish to keep marching for the crown.

Manchester United thus far in this season has been a basket case. They lost this one 2-0 at Newcastle. Manager Ruben Amorim admitted that they are in a very real relegation struggle. United have to summon the character required to avoid adding to their already lousy performances, especially against one of the league’s best sides. 

EPL Predictions: Liverpool vs Manchester United

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Liverpool 2 Salah, Núñez
Manchester United 2 Rashford, Fernandes

EPL Fixture: Wolverhampton vs Nottingham Forest

EPL 2024/25 Preview: Wolverhampton vs Nottingham Forest

Gameweek 20 of the Premier League wraps up with Wolverhampton Wanderers hosting Nottingham Forest at Molineux Stadium. Both teams are fighting to avoid relegation, making this a crucial match for both sides. Kick-off is scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025.

Wolves have shown improvement under manager Vitor Pereira, winning two of their last three matches, but they remain near the bottom of the table. Nottingham Forest, on the other hand, has been in excellent form, winning their last five games and climbing to 3rd in the Premier League standings. Despite their solid defensive record, Forest’s attack has been less impressive.

EPL Predictions: Wolverhampton vs Nottingham Forest

Team Predicted Score Goal Scorers
Wolverhampton 1 Cunha
Nottingham Forest 1 Wood

EPL Points Table 2024

Liverpool leads the Premier League table with 45 points at the start of the 20th week, while Arsenal is second with 39 points. Nottingham Forest is a surprise contender this season, standing in third with 37 points. The race at the top is heating up all right, but down below, for relegation, it is getting hotter too: out there, it is now Southampton, with a woeful 6 points. The battle continues for fierce competition with Leicester City also affected, as well as Ipswich Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers, in their attempt to evade the relegation zone.  

Which Team is Likely to Win the EPL in 2024-25?

Liverpool FC is likely to win the EPL in 2024-25.

How Many EPLs Does Liverpool Have?

Liverpool has 1 EPL title.

Does Man City Have a Chance to Win the Premier League?

Pep Guardiola believes that there is “no chance” Manchester City will win the Premier League title this season.

The Premier League Weekend Ahead

With the intensity of an ongoing weekend in the Premier League, each point matters for those saving themselves as well as for the ones eyeing European honors. Things are sure to be replete with dramatic conflict across the table over the next few days. Make sure not to miss any action as we see which teams stem the tide.

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BGT 2024/25 – 5th IND vs AUS Test Prediction And Betting Tips

India Tour Of Australia 2024 5th Test Prediction

Perth. Adelaide. Brisbane. Melbourne. These four iconic Australian cities have seen some extraordinary levels of test cricket being played over the past month. And now, it is time for the beautiful city of Sydney, where India and Australia are going to play the fifth and final test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25 currently stands at 2-1 in favour of Australia. A loss or draw in the final match of this Ind vs Aus test series would relegate India from the WTC final race, and the men in blue will lose the Border-Gavaskar trophy 2024-25, which would be their first series loss in the last decade. A win in this match would keep them in the race for the WTC final and also help in drawing the Ind vs Aus test series.

The India tour of Australia 2024-25 till now has been sensational. It all started in Perth, where India hammered Australia by 295 runs and made a statement. Post that Ind vs Aus match, it has all been about Australia. The hosts dominated the day-night test in Adelaide and were ahead in the game for the major part in the third Ind vs Aus match. They again thrashed India by a huge margin of 184 runs in the recently concluded fourth test and now have an unbeatable lead in the series.

The fifth Ind vs Aus test match of this India tour of Australia 2024-25 will be played at the Sydney Cricket Ground on January 3, 2025. This match will be a do-or-die match for the Indian cricket team if they still want to keep their hopes of playing the WTC final alive. A win or a draw here will most certainly confirm Australia their place in the final, whereas a loss will make things difficult for them.

Ind vs Aus 5th Test – What to Expect

It is a difficult time to be a fan of the Indian cricket team, as the series which India looked to dominate post the test match in Perth, is now on the cusp of losing. As it stands, this series seems like a contest between Australia and Jasprit Bumrah where the man from Gujarat is single-handedly keeping his team alive in the series.

If India is to even have a chance of winning this match, they need to go back to the drawing board and make some tough decisions. It is high time that Rohit Sharma scores runs with the bat and proves his worth in the team. Virat Kohli also needs to leave that outside off-stump ball and convert his starts into a big score.

Jasprit Bumrah has been the lone Indian bowler in this series who has taken wickets time and again, and that needs to change. The team has been overly dependent on Bumrah, and he requires some support from the other end as well to take the team over the line. Mohammed Siraj will have to take more responsibility and be mindful of his lines and lengths.

As for Australia, the form of the openers is a little concerning. Usman Khawaja has almost become a walking wicket against Jasprit Bumrah. Apart from the match in Melbourne, Marnus Labuschagne has also looked out of touch, and he needs to make a big score soon.

Mitchell Starc was lethal only with the pink ball, and it seems he has lost his rhythm since then. He also needs to get back into form because the Indian batters will be looking to score a big total in the forthcoming test match in Sydney. The lack of a proper fifth bowler could hurt Australia in this match, which was the case in the first innings in Melbourne when Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar stitched a fantastic partnership. Remember, a loss here would mean Australia will need to win both tests in Sri Lanka, which would not be easy at all.

Ind vs Aus 5th Test – Predicted Playing 11s

Let us have a look at how the teams could shape themselves ahead of the all-important Sydney test of this India tour of Australia 2024-25.

India

Playing five bowlers plays a major role in taking 20 wickets in a test match, but that seems to be compromising the batting depth of the Indian team. We think Shubman Gill should be back in the team in place of Ravindra Jadeja to provide more batting strength. KL Rahul should go back to open the innings, and Rohit Sharma should continue playing at the number 6 position.

Prasidh Krishna is someone who would enjoy bowling on the Sydney surface and can replace Mohammed Siraj in the team, who needs to assess his form. However, this is unlikely as only one match is left, and the team would not want to make an unnecessary change. The rest of the lineup is expected to be the same apart from any forced changes.

Predicted Playing 11: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant (wk), Rohit Sharma (c), Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, and Mohammed Siraj.

Australia 

After giving just three matches to Nathan McSweeney, the Kangaroos made a change at the top of the order and brought in Sam Konstas, who had a fantastic debut match. His confidence and approach were liked by all, and he will continue at the top of the order alongside Usman Khawaja.

The bowling lineup is also expected to be the same, and a change can be only seen in case Mitchell Starc is not fit for the fifth test match. An out-of-the-box addition to the team could be Beau Webster, who can come in the place of Mitchell Marsh and provide more bowling strength to the Australian cricket team.

Predicted Playing 11: Usman Khawaja, Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, Steve Smith, Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh/Beau Webster, Alex Carey (wk), Pat Cummins (c), Mitchell Starc, Nathan Lyon, and Scott Boland.

How many tests have Australia won in this series?

The Australian cricket team has beaten the Indian team two times in this series so far. The first match Australia won was the second test in Adelaide, which they won by 10 wickets. The second match they won was the one in Melbourne where the hosts thumped the visitors by an innings and 184 runs. Out of the four matches played so far, Australia leads the series 2-1 with one match left to play.

Is there any chance for India to play the WTC final?

Yes, even after losing the test match in Melbourne, there is still a huge chance for India to play their third consecutive WTC 2025 final. Things seem a little difficult right now, but India is still in the race to play the final match that will take place at Lords next year.

If India wins the New Year’s test in Sydney, which will be their last match of this WTC cycle, they will stay in contention for playing the final against South Africa next year. However, a loss or a draw in the fifth match would relegate India out of the race and make a strong case for Australia.

Currently, India has a points percentage of 52.78%. If they win the fifth test match of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, their percentage will rise to 55.26% and take them to second place in the standings. They will then hope that Sri Lanka beats Australia by at least a 1-0 margin or both the matches end in a draw, which will confirm India of their berth in the final.

Ind vs Aus 5th Test – Key Players

For India, it is a must-win situation, and they would expect their best player to turn up and take his team over the line. Virat Kohli would have all the eyes upon him, and we expect him to be the key player for the men in blue in this match. All the fans would be hoping that the 82nd century comes in this match for King Kohli.

Travis Head has almost become India’s nemesis, and he will once again hold the aces against India in the fifth test match. If the Indian bowlers manage to get him out early, they will be on the course of winning the match, whereas if Head gets his eyes set on the pitch, India will be on the field for a long time.

What are the odds of India vs Australia test?

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ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule & All To know

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule & All To know

Termed the Mini World Cup, the Champions Trophy is back after an 8-year gap. It was conceived in 1998, and the main idea was to raise funds for cricket development in the associated nations. ICC decided to host it every two years, but it extended to four years over time. Due to a busy schedule with the rise of the T20 World Cup and World Test Championship, ICC could not find a window for the tournament and scrapped the 2021 edition. 

It’s a short tournament played in the 50-over format. The previous edition was held in England, where Pakistan clinched their first title, beating arch-rivals India in the high-voltage final. India and Australia carry the most titles with 2 each, whereas South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and West Indies are the other teams that have won the tournament once. 

Pakistan has hosting rights for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which will be played in a hybrid model. As the Indian Government didn’t provide the NOC for its National Cricket Team to travel to Pakistan due to political tensions between the Nations, forced ICC to adopt the hybrid model for the mega event. India will play all their matches at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, including knockouts if they qualify. 

It’s a huge boost from the economic perspective as Pakistan is staging the ICC event after a gap of close to 29 years. 

ICC has delayed the release of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 schedule as Pakistan wasn’t initially ready to accept the hybrid model, but after plenty of meetings, they decided to accept it, eventually cricket emerging as the winner. 

On the GUGOBET website, we have carried the ICC Champions Trophy news that provides complete information about the competition. 

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will commence on February 19th and will be played till March 9th. A total of 8 teams are participating in the event, which is divided into two Groups of 4. Nemesis, India, and Pakistan are in Group A along with Bangladesh and New Zealand. Whereas Group B involves Australia, England, South Africa, and Afghanistan. The top two teams from each group will advance to the semi-finals. The tournament features 15 matches including the knockouts and will be played day and night. All the contests kick off at 2:30 PM IST. 

Sri Lanka and West Indies are the big teams that failed to qualify for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Teams List

Here is the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 team list. Two big names Sri Lanka and West Indies are missing from the list.

Group A Group B
Pakistan Australia 
India  Afghanistan
New Zealand England
Bangladesh South Africa

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Schedule

Sl No Date Time (IST) Teams Venue
Match 1 February 19th 230 PM Pakistan vs New Zealand, Group A National Stadium, Karachi
Match 2 February 20th 230 PM Bangladesh vs India, Group A Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Match 3 February 21st 230 PM Afghanistan vs South Africa, Group B National Stadium, Karachi
Match 4 February 22nd 230 PM Australia vs England, Group B Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match 5 February 23rd 230 PM Pakistan vs India, Group A Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Match 6 February 24th 230 PM Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Group A Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match 7 February 25th 230 PM Australia vs South Africa, Group B Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match 8 February 26th 230 PM Afghanistan vs England, Group B Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match 9 February 27th 230 PM Pakistan vs Bangladesh, Group A Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Rawalpindi
Match 10 February 28th 230 PM Afghanistan vs Australia, Group B Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Match 11 March 1st 230 PM South Africa vs England, Group B National Stadium, Karachi
Match 12 March 2nd 230 PM New Zealand vs India, Group A Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
1st Semi-Final March 4th 230 PM TBC vs TBC Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
2nd Semi-Final March 5th 230 PM TBC vs TBC Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore
Final March 9th 230 PM TBC vs TBC TBC

Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Dubai have been confirmed as the host cities. 

The most anticipated Group A contest between India and Pakistan will take place on February 23rd at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. In the most significant blockbuster Group B encounter, traditional rivals, Australia and England, will lock horns against each other at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore on February 22nd.

Previous winners list of the ICC Champions Trophy

Year Winners
1998 South Africa
2000 New Zealand
2002 India & Sri Lanka
2004 West Indies
2006 Australia
2009 Australia
2013 India
2017 Pakistan

The Champions Trophy was incepted in the year 1998 and so far 8 editions have taken place. South Africa won the inaugural edition of the Champions Trophy held in 1998. Australia and India, hold the major share of success in the Champions Trophy with 2 titles each to their name.

How to qualify for the Champions Trophy?

The top 8 teams in the preceding 50-over World Cup will qualify for the Champions Trophy. Sri Lanka who finished 9th and West Indies, who failed to qualify for the ICC Cricket World Cup held in the sub-continent last year, didn’t make it to the Champions Trophy 2025.

How many overs is the Champions Trophy?

The Champions Trophy will be played in a 50-over format.

How many teams are in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

A total of 8 teams are participating in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. Teams are divided into two groups with 4 in each.

Who is hosting the Champions Trophy in 2025?

Pakistan is hosting the Champions Trophy in 2025.

Where can I watch the ICC Champions Trophy 2025?

In India, Star Sports Network will telecast the tournament. It will be live-streamed on Disney+hotstar. GUGOBET offers live streaming as well.

How many Champions Trophies has India Won?

India has won The Champions Trophy twice. They crowned joint winners along with Sri Lanka in the 2002 edition and lifted the title a second time in 2013. 

Will India play in Pakistan in 2025?

No, India will not travel to Pakistan to participate in the Champions Trophy 2025, due to political issues with both countries. India will play all their matches in Dubai.

Despite all the hurdles, ICC finally announced the schedule of the event just a few days ago. Pakistan, who is in terrific form of late, winning their previous three bilateral ODI series, will go in as the favourites. Australia and India, who boost talent will have an eye on the trophy as well.

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