In the first Test against West Indies in Dominica on Wednesday, Ravichandran Ashwin made another historical record as he became the bowler with the most 5 wicket hauls in Test Cricket among the active players. In the second inning, he took another five-for to extend his tally. He has now got 34 of those in his career. Ashwin can get past Sri Lanka legendary bowler Rangana Herath with 1 more haul but for now, he is in sixth position of the list with the same number as him. Among the active players, he got past James Anderson who has taken 32 hauls. Not surprisingly, Sri Lanka's all-time greatest spinner, Muttiah Muralitharan holds the record of getting the most 5 wicket hauls in the history of test cricket. So, now let's have a look at the top 10 bowlers with the most number of five-wicket hauls in test cricket.

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Most 5 wicket hauls in Test Cricket:

The ongoing five-match T20I series between India and Australia has now reached a thrilling stage with both teams tied at 1-1 with one match abandoned. The Indian team, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, leveled the series with a resounding victory in the third match. Now after winning the third match, the fourth T20I between the two teams will be played on November 6, 2025, which is going to be held at a new venue, Carrara Oval Stadium in Queensland.

After the first game in Canberra was washed out, Australia took a 1-0 lead after winning the second in Melbourne by four wickets. They chased down a 126-run target in 13.2 overs on a spicy track after Josh Hazlewood bowled a brilliant spell with the new ball.

India bounced back commendably in the third T20I in Hobart to restore parity in the series. They made light work of a 187-run target, reaching the score in just 18.3 overs, with five wickets to spare. Washington Sundar played a blinder of an innings after Arshdeep Singh's exemplary three-for on his comeback.

The team that wins the fourth T20I, will ensure they do not lose the series. Consequently, both India and Australia are expected to put in all their efforts to win the fourth match.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 4th T20I match in the India tour of Australia 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia
• Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 4th T20I
• Date: 6 November 2025
• Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Venue: Carrara Oval, Queensland

Streaming Details

The 4th T20I between India and Australia will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network.

The live streaming of the 4th T20I between India and Australia will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in T20I

Australia and India have met 35 times in T20 cricket, with the Men in Blue winning on 21 occasions. Australia have won 12 times, while two match ended in no result.

Pitch Report: Carrara Oval

📍 The Gold Coast

Soaking in the sun and the work ahead of the 4️⃣th T20I, ft. #TeamIndia 😎💪#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/iKF4pXOTB9

— BCCI (@BCCI) November 5, 2025

Batters are expected to have a jolly time at the Carrara Oval in Queensland. The fast bowlers will have to make the most of the new ball as it might swing around for the first few overs. However, once the ball gets old, conditions could be ideal for batting.

Weather Report

According to Accuweather's weather forecast, there is, overall, just a 2% chance of precipitation (rain) in Gold Coast this Thursday. In fact, this percentage dips further to 0% in the evening, which is when the India vs Australia T20I will kick-off.

So as per this weather forecast, the match should go ahead and conclude without any interruptions from nature. Although not the final match, it is an important clash in the greater context, as the loser will only the chance to draw the series in the last T20I.

Possible Lineups

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Shivam Dube/Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (C), Matthew Short, Josh Inglis (WK), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Xavier Bartlett, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann.

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India vs Australia 4th T20I Match Prediction

India have the upper hand heading into the fourth T20I after a confident run chase in Hobart. Their batting depth and form in the middle order make them slight favourites to take a 2-1 series lead. Australia remain dangerous at home but will miss key players like Travis Head and Josh Hazlewood, which could tilt the contest in India’s favour.

The Indian Women's Cricket team has seen remarkable growth in recent years, with two runners-up positions at the ODI World Cup to their credit to go with their recent triumph at the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. The new-age Indian players like Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues, and Shafali Verma are taking Indian women's cricket to the next level, with Harmanpreet Kaur leading the team calmly. 

As India lift their maiden ICC Women's World Cup in Navi Mumbai, beating South Africa by 52 runs, we present you with the Indian cricket team's performance in every ICC Women's World Cup edition.

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ICC Women's World Cup: India's Performance So Far

A sight to behold for all of India 🏆#CWC25 pic.twitter.com/3TeI3Ksrhi

— ICC Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) November 2, 2025

India Women's Cricket Team's journey in the ODI World Cup began in 1978. They did not participate in the first edition in 1973 before playing in the second edition. India crashed out at the group stage in 1978 as well as 1982 and did not participate in 1988.

In the 1993 edition, India made a group stage exit once again before finally progressing to the semifinals in 1997, when they hosted the tournament. India made it to the semifinal in 2000, too.

In 2005, the Indian Women's Cricket Team qualified for the final of the World Cup for the first time but ultimately lost the title-decider. Their campaign ended at the Super 6s stage in 2009 before they crashed out at the group stage in 2013.

In 2017, they faced heartbreak after losing to England final, despite being really close to lifting the trophy.

Four years later, India qualified for the final once again but lost the match against England. In 2022, India made a group stage exit.

But, finally, on their home soil in 2025, they defeated South Africa in the final in Navi Mumbai to lift their maiden ICC Women's World Cup. Harmanpreet Kaur became the first Indian woman captain to lift an ICC trophy.

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India and South Africa will play in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Sunday. Both teams will be vying for their first title. It will also be the first Women’s Cricket World Cup final that will not feature Australia or England.

Sunday’s title clash will be India’s third time in the Women’s World Cup final. India lost to Australia by 98 runs in the 2005 final and suffered a dramatic late collapse in 2017 against England to lose by nine runs. 

South Africa, meanwhile, will feature in their first-ever Women’s ODI World Cup final. Laura Wolvaardt’s commanding 169 powered them to 319/7 against England in their semi-final before Marizanne Kapp’s career-best 5/20 sealed a 125-run win.

Here is everything you need to know before the India Women vs South Africa Women Final match in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India Women vs South Africa Women
• Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Final
• Date: 2 November 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM IST
• Venue: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai

Streaming Details

The India Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Final will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network. On TV, fans can watch the match on Star Sports' separate channels, Star Sports 1/HD and Star Sports Hindi/HD, with commentary in Hindi and English.

The match can be streamed live online on JioHotstar app or website.

India Women vs South Africa Women: Head-to-head stats

India and South Africa have faced each other 34 times in the women’s ODIs. India have come on top on 20 occasions while South Africa have won 13. One match ended in no result.

The two teams also met during the league stage, with the Proteas coming out on top after chasing down a target of 252 with three wickets and seven balls to spare.

Pitch Report: Dr DY Patil Sports Academy

The red soil surfaces at the Navi Mumbai play to the general strengths for India. It is reported that the pitch that will be used for the game will be the same as the strip employed for the India vs New Zealand contest where the home side racked up a whopping 340 on the board.

The surface is expected to offer good bounce and carry early on, with spinners likely to come into play as the match progresses.

Weather Report

According to forecasts, there is a 63% chance of rain on Sunday, with the likelihood rising to over 50% between 4 PM and 7 PM, accompanied by a cloud cover of around 62%.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has also issued a yellow alert for Maharashtra, with Mumbai and nearby regions expected to receive light to moderate rainfall and possible thunderstorms.

Possible Lineups

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Amanjot Kaur, Radha Yadav, Kranti Gaud, Sree Charani, Renuka Thakur.

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt(c), Tazmin Brits, Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sinalo Jafta(w), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba.

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India Women vs South Africa Women Final Match Prediction

If we look at the team strength and head-to-head record, India Women are the clear favorite in the Final match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025. However, South Africa has played far better than India, so it’s going to be a close contest between both teams in Navi Mumbai. After a long time, we are going to witness new World Champions in Women’s Cricket.

The second T20I of the India vs Australia series will be played on October 31st at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Australia. The match will begin at 1:45 PM IST. The first match of the series, played in Canberra, was abandoned due to bad weather. Batting first, India made a good start, scoring 97 runs in 9.4 overs for the loss of one wicket. Captain Suryakumar Yadav scored 39 runs off 24 balls, while Shubman Gill made 37 runs off 20 balls. The two teams will now face each other in the second T20I.

Both teams will be aiming to take a lead in the series in the Melbourne match. The hosts Australia will be looking to continue their winning run and clinch the T20I series after 2-1 win in the ODI series. On the other hand, the number one T20I side India will be aiming to continue their dominance in the shorter format and stun the Aussies in the second T20I.

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 2nd T20I match in the India tour of Australia 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia
• Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 2nd T20I
• Date: 31 October 2025
• Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Venue: Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne

Streaming Details

The 2nd T20I between India and Australia will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.

The live streaming of the 2nd T20I between India and Australia will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in T20I

Australia and India have met 33 times in T20 cricket, with the Men in Blue winning on 20 occasions. Australia have won 11 times, while two match ended in no result.

Pitch Report: Melbourne Cricket Ground

The surface of the Melbourne Cricket Ground provides equal support for both the batters and the bowlers. Its provides good bounce which can turn out to be beneficial for the fast bowlers at the start of the match.

Weather Report

Rain is inevitable in Melbourne even with the best forecast and match day also has 45 percent chances of rain. However, another no-result seems unlikely but it is set to be a game with possible rain interruptions.

Possible Lineups

India: Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson (wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Jasprit Bumrah.

Australia: Mitchell Marsh (c), Travis Head, Josh Inglis (wk), Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Josh Philippe, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Matthew Kuhnemann, Josh Hazlewood.

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India vs Australia Match Prediction

India’s form and squad depth make them the stronger side going into this contest. Their batting lineup can handle any surface, and Bumrah’s bowling leadership adds potency. Australia’s inexperience in the bowling department could prove costly against India’s aggression.

Following a defeat in the three-match ODI series against Australia, Team India will look to be at their best under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy in the five-match T20I series. The opening T20I will be played on October 29 at Manuka Oval and the Men in Blue will look to beat the hosts and start the series on the winning track. The current T20 World Cup champions looked in amazing touch in the Asia Cup 2025 and they will be expected to do the same in the series Down Under as well. 

Here is everything you need to know before the India vs Australia 1st T20I match in the India tour of Australia 2025.

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When you know the #AUSvIND T20I series is starting tomorrow 🥳#TeamIndia | @GautamGambhir | @surya_14kumar pic.twitter.com/1jY1oLFvI0

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 28, 2025

Match Details

• Match: India vs Australia
• Tournament: India tour of Australia 2025, 1st T20I
• Date: 29 October 2025
• Time: 1:45 PM IST
• Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra

Streaming Details

The 1st T20I between India and Australia will be broadcast on Star Sports Network.

The live streaming of the 1st T20I between India and Australia will be available on the JioHotstar app and website.

India vs Australia: Head-to-head stats in T20I

Australia and India have met 32 times in T20 cricket, with the Men in Blue winning on 20 occasions. Australia have won 11 times, while one match ended in no result.

Pitch Report: Manuka Oval

The surface at the Manuka Oval in Canberra generally tends to be on the slower side but still offers good value for batters who spend time in the middle. The average first-innings score across all T20 matches at this venue is around 150, while in T20 Internationals it drops slightly to 144. The only previous India-Australia T20I played here was in 2020, when India posted 161 and went on to win by 11 runs.

Weather Report

Canberra is expected to experience a cool week, with mild temperatures and a few chances of rain on match day. However, any showers are likely to be brief and passing. Humidity levels will remain moderate, and the game should be played under mostly cloudy skies.

Possible Lineups

India: Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Sanju Samson(wk), Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Australia: Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh(c), Josh Inglis(wk), Matt Short, Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Marcus Stoinis, Xavier Bartlett, Nathan Ellis, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood.

Also Read: ICC Trophy winners list year-wise (2000-2025)

India vs Australia Match Prediction

This Indian side look more settled, as these players are consistently playing with each other and also performing well. Australia have also had several match winners, and their record at home is brilliant across all formats. So, we can expect something special here. But we think Australia will have the edge of conditions and might come out victorious here.