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India vs Australia 3rd T20I: Glenn Maxwell scores Century to lead Australia to a record run-chase

Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head led Australia to a record run chase and made an important comeback in the 5-match T20I series.

Nov 28, 2023, 12:16 PM1 min read

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Nov 28, 2023, 5:17 PM

AUS have won it; A brilliant Run-Chase from Australia

Glenn Maxwell once again showed his masterclass and won an important fixture for Australia. He remained not out until the end, scoring 104 runs in 48 deliveries. Meanwhile, Head contributed with 28 runs and led the chase alongside Maxwell. AUS chased down 43 runs in the last two overs to win the fixture.

Mathew Wade and Glenn Maxwell added 91 off 40 balls to take Australia to victory  Sportzpics
Mathew Wade and Glenn Maxwell added 91 off 40 balls to take Australia to victory Sportzpics

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Nov 28, 2023, 5:13 PM

Glenn Maxwell completes his Century

Maxwell hammered the full toss for a four and it's a 47-ball century. What an inning from the Australian All-Rounder. AUS now needs 2 runs in the last delivery to win the match.

A 47-ball century for Maxwell  Getty Images
A 47-ball century for Maxwell Getty Images

Nov 28, 2023, 5:08 PM

22 runs from the 19th over

Australia now need 21 runs in the last over to register a thrilling victory. Prasidh Krishna will bowl the last over and both batsmen are well settled.

Nov 28, 2023, 4:59 PM

Australia are 180/5 after 18 overs

Glenn Maxwell has turned the table on its ability. The Match has been turned into a thriller one as Australia are still very much alive into the run-chase. They need more 43 runs to chase in 12 deliveries to win the match.

An attacking Glenn Maxwell kept Australia's hopes alive  BCCI
An attacking Glenn Maxwell kept Australia's hopes alive BCCI

Nov 28, 2023, 4:39 PM

50 for Glenn Maxwell.

Maxwell completes his half-century with a reverse-lapping hit. A brilliant inning under pressure from Maxwell and Australia are very much alive in the run chase.

Nov 28, 2023, 4:34 PM

Golden Duck for Tim David; Bishnoi gets his 2nd wicket

A soft dismissal but a huge wicket. Tim David departs for a duck as Bishnoi gets his second wicket. Wade opens his copy with a single.

Nov 28, 2023, 4:28 PM

Axar Patel gets the wicket of Stoinis

Stoinis makes room but ends up hitting straight to the cover fielder. Huge breakthrough for India. Stoinis departs for 17.

Nov 28, 2023, 4:13 PM

AUS are 105/3 after 10 overs

Glenn Maxwell has released the pressure with some big hits. Stoinis is playing the role of an anchor and the Aussies have some great batting depth so the target is very much chasable.

Glenn Maxwell upped the ante in the big chase  Sportzpics
Glenn Maxwell upped the ante in the big chase Sportzpics

Nov 28, 2023, 3:57 PM

Bishnoi strikes; Inglis departs for 10

Inglis gets bowled as the delivery from Bisnoi was fast and it slides in. Australia loses another wicket after a brilliant start.

Ravi Bishnoi celebrates the wicket of Josh Inglis  Sportzpics
Ravi Bishnoi celebrates the wicket of Josh Inglis Sportzpics

Nov 28, 2023, 3:53 PM

Travis Head departs for 35; Avesh Khan gets the wicket

A short delivery from Avesh Khan and Head gets a top edge trying to pull for a big shot and the catch is taken at fine-leg by Bishnoi.

Nov 28, 2023, 3:45 PM

Arshdeep Singh dismisses Hardie

Arshdeep Singh draws the first blood. The pacer bowls a slower one as Hardie steps out to hit the delivery but it gets an edge and ends up into the keeper's gloves.

Arshdeep Singh struck early to remove Aaron Hardie  Sportzpics
Arshdeep Singh struck early to remove Aaron Hardie Sportzpics

Nov 28, 2023, 3:19 PM

India posts a mammoth 222 in 20 overs

India lost two early wickets, but Surya's knock helped India gain momentum. Ruturaj Gaikwad scores his first T20I century and India posts a huge 222 runs. Australia will have to chase 223 runs to make a comeback in the series at 11.15 runs per over.

Ruturaj Gaikwad brought up his maiden T20I hundred  Sportzpics
Ruturaj Gaikwad brought up his maiden T20I hundred Sportzpics

Nov 28, 2023, 3:16 PM

Gaikwad scores a Century; 30 runs from the 20th over

Ruturaj Gaikwad scores his maiden T20I Century in style with a big six towards the deep mid-wicket. A brilliant inning from the Indian opener.

Ruturaj Gaikwad made the second-highest T20I score by an Indian  Sportzpics
Ruturaj Gaikwad made the second-highest T20I score by an Indian Sportzpics

Nov 28, 2023, 2:53 PM

150 up for Team India

Gaikwad is now batting on 71 after playing 44 deliveries. He has shifted his gears already and India are eyeing yet another huge total.

Ruturaj Gaikwad struck a 32-ball fifty  BCCI
Ruturaj Gaikwad struck a 32-ball fifty BCCI

Nov 28, 2023, 2:31 PM

Suryakumar departs for 39; Hardie gets his first wicket

Hardie bowls a bouncer and Surya tries to hit it toward fine leg but it ends up into the keeper's gloves.

Aaron Hardie got the big wicket of Suryakumar Yadav  Sportzpics
Aaron Hardie got the big wicket of Suryakumar Yadav Sportzpics

Nov 28, 2023, 2:20 PM

IND are 80/2 after 10 overs

Suryakumar Yadav is batting on 39 after facing 28 deliveries. Gaikwad is on 21 after facing 21 deliveries. India are looking like a stable side now after a bad start.

Nov 28, 2023, 2:08 PM

IND are 54/2 after 7 overs


Suryakumar Yadav flicks one over fine leg for six  SportzPics
Suryakumar Yadav flicks one over fine leg for six SportzPics

Nov 28, 2023, 1:48 PM

Ishan Kishan departs for a duck

Kishan departs for a duck. He went for a hit on an outside off-stump delivery but it went straight to the cover fielder. 

Nov 28, 2023, 1:41 PM

Yashasvi Jaiswal is out; Behrendorff strikes

Jaiswal steps out to hit on leg-side but edges it behind to Matthew Wade. Behrendorff draws the first blood.

Jason Behrendorff celebrates the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal  Sportzpics
Jason Behrendorff celebrates the wicket of Yashasvi Jaiswal Sportzpics

Ishan Kishan comes in at no 3.

Nov 28, 2023, 1:14 PM

Australia Playing XI

Travis Head, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Tim David, Matthew Wade (wk) (c), Nathan Ellis, Jason Behrendorff, Tanveer Sangha, Kane Richardson. 

Nov 28, 2023, 1:14 PM

India Playing XI

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Avesh Khan, Prasidh Krishna. 

Nov 28, 2023, 1:09 PM

One change for both sides

Travis Head comes into the XI for Matt Short. Avesh Khan comes into the Indian side for Mukesh Kumar. Mukesh Kumar requested BCCI to be released from India's squad ahead of the third T20I against Australia in Guwahati. He is getting married and has been granted leave.

Nov 28, 2023, 1:03 PM

Toss Update

Australia captain Matthew Wade wins the toss; Australia will bowl first

Mathew Wade, Suryakumar Yadav share a light moment at the toss  Sportzpics
Mathew Wade, Suryakumar Yadav share a light moment at the toss Sportzpics

Nov 28, 2023, 12:16 PM

Match Details:

  • Date: 28th November, 2023 (Tuesday)

  • Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium,Guwahati

  • Time: 7:00 pm (IST)

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Nov 28, 2023, 12:16 PM

The Squads

  • INDIA: Suryakumar Yadav (captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad (vice-captain), Ishan Kishan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Shivam Dubey, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Avesh Khan, Mukesh Kumar.

  • AUSTRALIA: Matthew Wade (c), Jason Behrendorff, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Chris Green, Aaron Hardie, Travis Head, Ben McDermott, Josh Philippe, Tanveer Sangha, Matt Short, Kane Richardson.

Nov 28, 2023, 12:16 PM

India vs Australia - Match Preview

India will try to seal the five-match T20I series when they take on Australia in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Tuesday. Australia are down by 2-0 in the series, will have to win three matches on the trot to avoid a series defeat. India fielded the same eleven in the first two games and is likely to retain the same group as it looks to continue the winning momentum.

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IPL 2025 Orange Cap Winners List

Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan is at the top of the IPL 2025 Orange Cap list, followed by Suryakumar Yadav from the Mumbai Indians.

Jun 3, 2025, 10:39 AM3 min read

IPL 2025 Orange Cap Winners List

The picture of who will win the Orange Cap in IPL 2025 has become completely clear, but the place of Suryakumar Yadav, who came second, is still in danger. Virat Kohli is still in the race for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap, but he will hardly be able to leave Sai Sudharsan behind, but he has a chance to leave Surya behind.

Also Read: IPL Finals and finalists since 2008

On the other hand, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, who played an unbeaten 87-run innings against Mumbai Indians in the second qualifier match, has entered the club of batsmen who have scored 600 runs this season. He is the sixth batsman to score 600 runs in this season and also has the highest run scorer for Punjab.

Kohli can leave Surya behind

The IPL 2025 Orange Cap will remain in the name of Sai Sudarshan and it will be difficult for Virat Kohli to leave him behind. Sai has 759 runs in 15 matches and Virat Kohli has scored 614 runs in 14 matches. Kohli has only one match left in the form of the final. If Kohli scores 104 runs in this match, he can overtake Suryakumar and come to the second position. SKY has scored 717 runs in 16 matches.

There is a possibility that Kohli will score 104 runs in the final, but as far as leaving Sai behind is concerned, for this Kohli will have to play an innings of 146 runs against Punjab Kings, which does not look easy and its possibility also seems less. So, Sai's position seems safe, but Kohli may leave Suryakumar behind.

Also Read: Most 50+ scores as a captain in IPL playoffs

IPL 2025 Orange Cap Winners List

Rank Player Runs SR Mat Inn NO HS Avg 30s 50s 100s 6s
1
Sai Sudharsan (GT)
759 156 15 15 1 108* 54 5 6 1 21
2
Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
717 167 16 16 5 73* 65 7 5 0 38
3
Shubman Gill (GT)
650 155 15 15 2 93* 50 4 6 0 24
4
Mitchell Marsh (LSG)
627 163 13 13 0 117 48 3 6 1 37
5
Virat Kohli (RCB)
614 146 14 14 3 73* 55 2 8 0 19
6
Shreyas Iyer (PBKS)
603 175 16 16 5 97* 54 2 6 0 39
7
Yashasvi Jaiswal (RR)
559 159 14 14 1 75 43 3 6 0 28
8
KL Rahul (DC)
539 149 13 13 3 112* 53 3 3 1 21
9
Jos Buttler (GT)
538 163 14 13 4 97* 59 5 5 0 24
10
Nicholas Pooran (LSG)
524 196 14 14 2 87* 43 2 5 0 40

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All the Records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI Cricket

Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from ODI cricket. So, let's take a look at all the records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI cricket.

Jun 2, 2025, 11:46 AM3 min read

All the Records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI Cricket

Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell announced his retirement from ODI cricket on Monday, ending his 13-year-long ODI career. However, he will continue to play T20I cricket. Maxwell has taken this decision to prioritise the T20 World Cup to be held in India and Sri Lanka in 2026, the Big Bash League and his other global cricket.

Also Read: Youngest Cricketers to lead India in Tests

Let's take a look at all the records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI cricket.

Maxwell's ODI career

Glenn Maxwell scored 3,990 runs in his ODI career at an average of 33.81, with his highest score being 201 not out. He scored four centuries and 23 half-centuries. In bowling, he took 77 wickets at an average of 47.32, with his best performance being 4/40. Maxwell played 149 ODIs for Australia. 

In the 2023 World Cup, Maxwell made the record for scoring the fastest century in World Cup history by scoring a century in just 40 balls against the Netherlands. Apart from this, he also created a stir in the cricket world by playing an innings of 201 runs against Afghanistan.

All the records of Glenn Maxwell in ODI cricket

  • Highest Individual score in an ODI run-chase: Glenn Maxwell scored an unbeaten 201 in the 292-run chase against Afghanistan during the World Cup 2023. This is the highest individual score by any batter in a run chase in ODIs. He also became the first ever Australian player to score a double-century in the format. 
  • Fastest ODI century for Australia: Glenn Maxwell smashed a century off just 40 balls against the Netherlands at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi during the World Cup in 2023. This is the fastest century for Australia in their ODI cricket history.
  • Highest career strike-rate: Glenn Maxwell retires from ODIs with a career strike-rate of 126.70, the highest for any player in the world who has played 100 or more ODIs. Among all players, Maxwell finishes with the second highest strike rate with Andre Russell on top, who strikes at 130.22 in 56 ODIs.
  • Most centuries in the World Cup while batting at no.5 or below: Glenn Maxwell scored three centuries in the World Cup during his illustrious ODI career. These are the most for any batter in World Cup history while batting at no.5 or below. 
  • Second fastest double century in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell smashed the second-fastest double century in ODIs. He reached the 200-run mark against Afghanistan in World Cup off just 128 balls with the fastest being from 126 balls by Ishan Kishan against Bangladesh in 2022.
  • Third most sixes in World Cup history: Glenn Maxwell finished his career with 43 sixes in the World Cup, the third most behind Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle. During the World Cup in 2023, he went past David Warner to become the leading six-hitter for Australia in the format.
  • Second most sixes for Australia in ODIs: Glenn Maxwell finished with 155 sixes in ODIs, second most maximums for Australia in the format, only behind Ricky Ponting who smacked 159 sixes.
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ENG-A vs IND-A: Karun Nair makes solid return to India set up; scores unbeaten 186 on Day 1

Karun Nair headlined the day with a solid, unbeaten 186 with the bat for India A against England Lions, in the first unofficial test match. Sarfaraz Khan and Dhruv Jurel also scored fifties.

May 30, 2025, 6:27 PM2 min read

ENG-A vs IND-A: Karun Nair makes solid return to India set up; scores unbeaten 186 on Day 1 | sportzpoint.com

India A started their England tour on a great note with a solid Day 1 display against the England Lions in Canterbury. Karun Nair headlined the day with a solid, unbeaten 186 with the bat for India A.

England Lions captain James Rew won the toss and decided to bowl first on a greenish pitch at the St. Lawrence Ground. 

India A lost captain Abhimanyu Easwaran early on 8 while Yashasvi Jaiswal went back to the dressing room after adding 24. 

When it looked like that, Rew took the right decision of bowling first, Sarfaraz Khan and Karun Nair put up a 181-run partnership for the third wicket to give India A the advantage after Day 1’s play. 

Karun Nair, who last played a test match in 2017, continued his great form and completed his fifty in 85 balls. 

Soon, Sarfraz Khan, who was dropped from the test squad, completed his fifty in 84 balls as well. When both batters were looking to get to the hundred mark first, Sarfraz was caught down the leg side on 92 off 119 balls and missed his ton.

Nair, who was dropped on 89 off Ajeet Singh Dale, completed his 24th first-class ton off 155 balls.

Karun Nair completed his 24th first class ton for India A vs England Lions - sportzpoint.com

Post that, incoming batter Dhruv Jurel and Nair started smashing the bowlers and changed their gears. Nair reached the landmark of 150 in 205 balls while Jurel reached his fifty in just 68 balls.

At the end of Day 1 of the 4-day unofficial test match, Jurel remained unbeaten on 82 off 104 balls while Nair remained unbeaten on 186 from 246 balls, with India A finishing with 409/3. 

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Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Here is a list of the Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History. Punjab Kings are on the top as they chased 262 runs in IPL 2024.

May 28, 2025, 12:17 PM8 min read

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has produced some of the most thrilling matches in cricket history, with some teams successfully chasing down mammoth targets to win games. Rajasthan Royals were the first team to chase down a 200-plus total when they scored 217/7 in 19.5 overs to overcome Deccan Chargers’ 214/5 in the IPL 2008. It was only the ninth match of the league. Over the course of the next 12 years, a lot of sides chased down totals over 200+, but none came anywhere close to scaling what RR achieved in 2008.

That record stood for a solid 12 years before the Royals eclipsed it again in IPL 2020 when they hunted down Kings XI Punjab’s 223/2 with 226/6. The mark stood for five years. Currently, Punjab Kings hold the record for the highest successful run chases in IPL history.

Here is a list of the Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History.

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Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

1. Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) | 262 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Punjab Kings hold the record for the highest successful run chases in IPL history. PBKS successfully chased down a target of 262 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens in IPL 2024. Tasked with chasing down a daunting target of 262 in front of a vociferous away crowd in Kolkata, PBKS had their task cut out for them. However, the Punjab team defied all odds.

Player of the Match Jonny Bairstow scored an unbeaten 48-ball 108, while Shashank scored an unbeaten 68 off 28 balls as Punjab pulled off the greatest run chase in IPL history.

In fact, Punjab Kings’ successful run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders is the only time a team has chased down a score of 250 or more in IPL history. It is also the highest successful run chase in T20 cricket as a whole.

2. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (2025) | 246 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Sunrisers Hyderabad are second on the list of highest successful run chases in IPL history and coincidentally, it came against Punjab Kings in IPL 2025. After PBKS posted 245/6 in the first innings, SRH chased down the target by reaching 247/2 in 18.3 overs with Abhishek Sharma playing a starring role with a 55-ball 141. Abhishek hit a 40-ball century, making it one of the fastest in IPL history.

Punjab started strong with an explosive opening stand from Prabhsimran Singh and young Priyansh Arya. The two added 66 runs in just 24 balls, giving the team a perfect start. After Prabhsimran fell for 42, captain Shreyas Iyer took charge, smashing a half-century in just 22 balls. Nehal Wadhera supported him well, and the Kings crossed 150 runs within 12 overs.

The strong foundation was capped off in style by Marcus Stoinis, who cleared the ropes four times in the closing overs, helping Punjab finish at 245, their highest total of the season so far and a testament to the batting unit’s depth and intent. But Sunrisers Hyderabad responded with a brilliant opening partnership between Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head. Their 171-run stand helped them chase down the target successfully.

3. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants (2025) | 228 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma's unbeaten 85 led RCB to chase down 228 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. After the win, they sealed a top-two finish in the very last league game of IPL 2025. This is also RCB's highest-ever successful chase in IPL history and they will now play in Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings. Records galore for RCB don't stop there, as they have ended up winning all 7 away games in the regular season, which is just remarkable.

The chase saw significant contributions from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt in the powerplay, followed by Jitesh Sharma and Mayank Agarwal's unbeaten partnership. Agarwal scored 41 not out to support Sharma's match-winning innings.

Earlier, Lucknow Super Giants posted a formidable 227/3, powered by captain Rishabh Pant's spectacular 118.

4. Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings (2020) | 224 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

A collective effort by Sanju Samson, Steve Smith, and Rahul Tewatia led the Rajasthan Royals to chase down a target of 224 runs against Punjab Kings in 2020, the highest successful run chase in IPL history. Samson was the top-scorer with an explosive 85 off just 42 deliveries but Rahul Tewatia became the centre of attraction because of his massive 7 sixes in the important moment. He smashed 5 sixes in an over against Sheldon Cottrell which changed the whole game.

5. Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders (2024) | 224 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Rajasthan Royals equalled the highest successful run chase in the IPL recorded by them in 2020, when they beat Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. In a battle for the position at the top of the IPL 2024 standings, KKR managed 223/6 on the back of Sunil Narine’s maiden T20 century. For the Royals, Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Sen took two wickets each. 

In the run chase, Jos Buttler stood tall with an unbeaten 107 off just 60 balls, steering his team over the line on the last ball. The Royals were on the backfoot at 121/6 in the 13th over. But a cameo from Rovman Powell and some late power-hitting from Buttler got the Royals home.

Interestingly, Punjab Kings surpassed this record 10 days later against the same opponent at the same venue, when they successfully chased 262.

6. Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings (2021) | 219 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Mumbai Indians pulled off a stunning 4-wicket victory over their arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in a match in 2021. Ambati Raydu & Faf du Plessis played blistering innings to put up that mammoth total at Delhi.

Chasing down the target of 219 runs, Mi didn't have a good start. Kieron Pollard's unbeaten 87 from 34 balls, including 6 boundaries and 8 sixes, played the most pivotal role in securing the win. He was also the best bowler for Mumbai in that match. Pollard conceded only 12 runs in his 2 overs and scalped 2 huge wickets.

7. Rajasthan Royals vs Deccan Chargers (2008) | 215 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

In the inaugural IPL edition, Rajasthan Royals chased a massive target of 215 runs against Deccan Chargers. Andrew Symonds' explosive 117 runs in just 53 deliveries helped Deccan Chargers to put up a huge total of 214 runs.

While Chasing, Graeme Smith and Yusuf Pathan laid the foundation with a 98-run partnership. The explosive knocks from Mohammad Kaif and Shane Warne at the end took Rajasthan to achieve victory.

Read Also: 5 batters with the most runs in IPL playoffs history

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals (2023) | 215 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned Rajasthan Royals at their home to clinch a high-scoring last-ball IPL thriller. Leveraging on a crucial last-ball no-ball from Sandeep Sharma, Sunrisers snatched the cliffhanger to register for their fourth win of the season. With 17 needed off the final over and 4 needed off the final ball, power-hitter Abdul Samad smashed a six off the last ball to help Sunrisers register a memorable win.

The foundation of the chase was laid by top-order batters Abhishek Sharma (55) and Rahul Tripathi (47) but it was the Glenn Phillips 7-ball 25 cameo that turned the game on its head and reignited the chase.

9. Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings (2023) | 215 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Kumar produced a superb effort with the bat as Mumbai Indians completed a gigantic 215-run chase against Punjab Kings and won the match by six wickets in Mohali on Wednesday. The pair added 116 runs for the third wicket after Mumbai were 54/2 in the powerplay.

Ishan Kishan scored 75 in 41 balls. Tilak Varma and Tim David joined the chase and wrapped the contest in 18.5 overs with no issues.

10. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings (2024) | 215 Runs

Highest Successful Run Chases in IPL History

Brushing aside the first-ball dismissal of the explosive Travis Head, his opening partner Abhishek Sharma showcased an amazing range of stroke-play to ensure Sunrisers Hyderabad finished off its league engagements in the IPL in style with a four-wicket win over Punjab Kings.

Chasing a target of 215, Sunrisers batting depth came to the fore as first Rahul Tripathi set the tone before Abhishek served another reminder of his growing stature as a future India star. The way he stood up and swung Rishi Dhawan and later carted spinner Harpreet Brar for two huge sixes was truly symbolic of his authority, class and timing against pace and spin alike.

Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen came up with superbly-paced knocks to help the team’s cause on yet another perfect batting strip here.

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ENG vs IND 2025 Squad Announcement: Everything Agarkar said during the Press conference

Here's everything Agarkar said during the Press conference of ENG vs IND 2025 squad announcement.

May 24, 2025, 11:24 AM4 min read

ENG vs IND 2025 Squad Announcement: Everything Agarkar said during the Press conference

Chief selector Ajit Agarkar has announced Team India for India's tour of England today i.e. Saturday, 24 May. Along with the ENG vs IND 2025 squad announcement of the team, he also announced the new captain. A total of 18 players of Team India have been selected for the England tour and the command of this team has been handed over to young Shubman Gill.

Rishabh Pant has been made the vice-captain of the team. Karun Nair has returned to the Indian squad for the first time since 2017. Players like Sai Sudharsan and Arshdeep Singh have also got a place. However, Mohammed Shami has not been selected in the team.

Also Read: Every Test Captain of Indian Men's Test Cricket Team

Here's everything Agarkar said during the Press conference of ENG vs IND 2025 squad announcement.

Why was Mohammed Shami not selected?

Ajit Agarkar has confirmed that the medical team has declared Mohammed Shami unfit, due to which he has not been selected. "He's had a little bit of a setback over the past week, got some MRIs done. Wasn't going to be able to play five Tests. Don't think his workload is where he needs to be. Medical guys told he'll be ruled out. We were hoping he'll play some part, but if he's not fit, we'd rather pick guys fit and available rather than waiting," Agarkar said.

Shami played his last Test match for India in the form of WTC Final 2023.

Virat Kohli had approached for retirement in April

Ajit Agarkar revealed that Virat Kohli had approached him in April regarding retirement from Test cricket. He said, "When guys like that retire, always big holes to fill. Ashwin also retired. Those three have been stalwarts. Always difficult. One way of looking at it is, opportunity for someone else. Had conversations with both of them."

"Virat reached out early April, seem him give 200% every ball he plays even when he's not batting or on the field. Felt he'd given everything he had, if he can't keep up to the standards it was time for him. It's come from him. Have to respect that. They've earned that respect."

Jasprit Bumrah will not play all 5 Tests

Jasprit Bumrah will not play all five Tests, Ajit Agarkar confirms. The chief selector said, "Don't think he'll be available for all five Tests. Whether it's four or three, we'll see based on how the series goes and his workload is. Even if he's fit for 3-4 Tests, he'll be an asset for us. Just happy he's part of the squad.

"More important to us a player. Once you're managing people, there's a lot that takes out of you. We've had a chat with him, he's okay with it. He knows where his body's at. KL not really, he's captained a while back, he's a quality player and hope he has a big series. With Booms, it was more about his workload management.

'He’s a quality bowler'

Left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh has been included in the squad in the absence of Mohammad Shami. Talking about Arshdeep's inclusion, Ajit Agarkar stated, "He's a quality bowler and has had a taste of counTy as well. he plays domestic when he can. A tall guy, can bowl with the new ball, has body of work in red-ball cricket and in recent form in the last couple of years. Bumrah unlikely to play all five Tests, we needed a bit of variety."

Also Read: Form? Fitness? Should Mohammad Shami be there for the England test series? Who are the other options?

Agarkar on captaincy

With Shubman Gill being appointed as India's new Test captain, Ajit Agarkar provided a massive hint that Gill could be the long-term leader of the Test team.

"We discussed every option that's there, over the last year or so, we've looked at Shubman at various times. Taken a lot of feedback from the dressing room. Very young, but there's been improvement. We're hopeful he's the guy. He's a terrific player, our best wishes to him."

"You don't pick captains for one tour or two tours. We've seen some progress over the last year or two with him. No doubt it's going to be as tough as it gets,"

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