Big cricket tournaments can be seen in 2023, which includes Indian Premier League, Asia Cup 2023 and ICC Men's ODI World Cup 2023 and in this article, 11 T20 to be played in 2024. The schedule of the T20 leagues in 2024 has been explained.

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T20 leagues in 2024 will also be action packed for Team India. India have a tight calendar lined up. The Men in Blue will look forward to move forward from the heart breaking loss against Australia in the final of the ICC ODI World Cup 2023 and make amends in 2024.

Enthusiastic cricket fans worldwide are eagerly anticipating an exhilarating 2024, as a diverse array of major events spanning cricket is scheduled to captivate audiences throughout the year. From South Africa T20 Cricket League to Australia's Big Bash League, here is the sports calendar for T20 leagues in 2024.

T20 leagues in 2024: These are 11 big 'T20 cricket leagues'

1. SA20 - 9th Jan to 10th Feb

First of all in the T20 leagues in 2024, there will be South Africa T20 Cricket League. The second season of SA20 will start from January 9 with Sunrisers Eastern Cape pitting against Joburg Super Kings at Port Elizabeth. Like last season, the six teams competing are MI Cape Town, Paarl Royals, Pretoria Capitals, Sunrisers Eastern Cape, Joburg Super Kings and Durban Super Giants, all owned by IPL franchise owners.

2. ILT20 - 19th Jan to 17th Feb

At second place will be International League T20. The second season will be played from 19 January 2024 to 17 February 2024. The defending champions Gulf Giants will take on Sharjah Warriors in the first match of the new season. ILT20 will be played among six teams, and they will take part in 10 matches in the group stages against the remaining five opponents.

3. BPL - 19th Jan to 1st March

At number three will be Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), which will be played from 19 January 2024 to 1 March 2024. The tournament will see a lot of international stars as well as plenty of local talent. Last season, 25 Pakistani cricketers played in the BPL, including top players like Iftikhar Ahmed and Mohammad Rizwan, as well as tape-ball specialist Khawaja Nafay, who made his T20 debut in the BPL. The BPL will be played at the usual venues in Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet, with the playoffs starting in Dhaka on February 25.

4. PSL - 13 Feb to 19th March

At number four will be Pakistan Super League (PSL), which will be played from 13 February 2024 to 19 March 2024. PSL is not as cash rich as its Indian counterpart, well, no tournament is, but it is trying to get the best players possible.

5. IPL - 23rd March to 26th May (tentative date)

The most famous Indian Premier League (IPL) will be at number five, which can be played from 23 March 2024 to 26 May 2024. The Board for Control of Cricket In India (BCCI) is likely to share the official schedule for the Indian Premier League 2024 edition by January, so this is the tentative schedule for the IPL.

The stage is all set for another enthralling season of the IPL 2024, in which, ten franchise teams will battle to claim the glittering trophy. The cash-rich league is studded with star cricketers and is a great stage for young guns to prove their metal.

6. Vitality Blast - 30th May to 14th Sept

Vitality Blast Cricket League will be played at number six between 30 May 2024 to 14 September 2024. Vitality Blast will return bigger and better in 2024 with a four-day festival of men's and women's domestic Twenty20 cricket, featuring seven men's and women's T20 doubleheaders.

7. T20 WC - 4th June to 30th June

ICC Men's T20 World Cup will be played at number seven from June 4, 2024 to June 30, 2024. For the first time, 20 teams will participate in the event, divided into four groups of five. The top two teams from each group will move to a Super Eight phase, where they will be split into two groups of four. The top two from those groups will then qualify for the semi-finals, followed by the final.

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8. The Hundread - August

England's Cricket League The Hundred will be played at number eight and it will take place in the month of August 2024. With a busy international summer2024, which includes the men's T20 World Cup hosted by the West Indies and the United States in June, the ECB has tried to limit the impact of another packed fixture list for counties across all competitions.

9. CPL - Aug-Sep

Caribbean Premier League (CPL) will be played at number nine between August 2024 and September 2024. Jamaica Tallawahs, the champions of the 2022 Caribbean Premier League, will not participate in the 2024 season of the tournament. Instead, they will be replaced by a new franchise based in Antigua and Barbuda.

10. T10 League - Oct

The T10 League will be played in October 2024. BCCI is reportedly considering the introduction of a T10 format cricket league, aiming for a launch window between September and October 2024. This move aligns with the flourishing popularity and valuation of cricket leagues, particularly the Indian Premier League (IPL).

11. Big Bash - Dec-Jan

Australia's cricket league Big Bash will be played at number eleven and it will take place from December 2024 to January 2025.

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 cricket team beat South Africa by 52 runs in the final to win the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. After heartbreaks in 2005 and 2017, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side produced a complete performance to lift their maiden Women’s Cricket World Cup title, also becoming the first women’s team from Asia to win a global title across formats.

Let's have a look at the ICC Women's World Cup past winners and most successful teams.

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ICC Women's World Cup | First Edition Winner

The women's cricket World Cup was held 2 years before the first men's World Cup. In 1973, the tournament was first hosted with 7 teams participating in the tournament. The tournament was hosted by England. England became the champion by defeating Australia in the 60-over tournament.

India was not a part of it. The Indian women's cricket team made its debut in the Women's Cricket World Cup in 1978, which was hosted by India.

England scored a mammoth total of 279/3 in 60 overs with Enid Bakewell scoring 118 and captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint contributing 64. Australia struggled to chase the target and scored 187/9. Bakewell became the highest run scorer in the tournament. She scored 264 runs. Rosalind Heggs of England took the most wickets with 12.

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2025 Women's World Cup Winner

Harmanpreet Kaur's Indian women's cricket team has made history by becoming the first from the country to clinch the Women's World Cup title. Playing their third final after the heartbreaks of 2005 and 2017, the Women in Blue rose to the occasion in style, defeating South Africa by 52 runs in the Women's World Cup 2025 title clash to script a watershed moment in Indian cricket. 

After posting 298 for 7, the second-highest total in tournament history, India held their nerve to bundle out South Africa for 246 in 45.3 overs.

ICC Women's World Cup | Most Successful Teams

Australia is the most successful women's cricket team with seven titles. Australia has dominated women’s cricket like no other team, winning the most ICC trophies in history. With a staggering 7 titles in the Women’s ODI World Cup, the Australian Women’s team has set the benchmark for excellence on the global stage. 

Their closest competitor, England, has managed to secure four World Cups, a distant second that underscores Australia’s dominance.

• Australia (7 times): 1978, 1982, 1989, 1998, 2005, 2013, 2022
• England (4 times): 1973, 1993, 2009, 2017
• New Zealand (1 time): 2000
• India (1 time): 2025

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ICC Women's World Cup | Past Winners

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.

Also Read: Most runs in WTC history

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.

Ranji Trophy was founded as the 'Cricket Championship of India' at a meeting of the Board of Control for Cricket in India in July 1934. The first Ranji Trophy fixtures took place in the 1934-35 season. Mumbai are the most successful state in Ranji's history, winning 41 titles, including 15 consecutive trophies between 1958 and 1973. Scoring Double Century is not anyone's cup of tea. But some incredible batters have mastered the art of scoring double centuries.

It's time, we look at the batters with the most double hundreds in Ranji Trophy History.

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Most Double Hundreds in Ranji Trophy History

1. Paras Dogra | 9

Himachal Pradesh's batter Paras Dogra was one of the highest run-getters in First Class cricket during the mid-2000s. He has struck the most double centuries (9) in the Ranji Trophy history. The 39-year-old made his Ranji debut in the 2001-02 edition and accumulated over 9,500 runs in the tournament. Having made his First-Class debut in 2001-02, Dogra represented Himachal Pradesh for over a decade before shifting base to Pondicherry ahead of the 2018-19 season.

The right-handed batter moved to Jammu & Kashmir ahead of the 2024-25 season, and led the team to the Ranji Trophy quarterfinal. As a batter, Dogra had a forgettable season in Ranji Trophy 2024-25, with an average of 27.84 and just one century in 14 innings.

2. Cheteshwar Pujara | 9

The Saurashtra batter Cheteshwar Pujara equalled the record for the most double hundreds in Ranji Trophy with his ninth double ton in the format including two triple centuries and 12 centuries. Overall Pujara smashed 18 first-class double hundreds during his career. He played his first Ranji match against Vidarbha back in 2005.

His 18th double ton also helped him climb to the fourth spot in the list of most double centuries in first-class cricket leaving behind former England cricketers Herbert Sutcliffe and Mark Ramprakash who both have 17 first class centuries to their names. Pujara is now only behind Elias Henry Hendren (22), Wally Hammond (36) and Don Bradman (37) in terms of most double centuries in first class cricket.

3. Abhinav Mukund | 7

Abhinav Mukund comes in third place with seven double-tons in the Ranji Trophy. The left-handed opener showed his class on his debut Ranji knock, slamming a magnificent 100. Mukund made his India debut in 2011 and finished his first-class career in 2020 after representing the state in 64 Ranji matches, slamming 4,117 runs with 12 centuries and 17 fifties, with a highest score of 240.

4. Ajay Kumar Sharma | 7

Delhi's Ajay Kumar Sharma could not blossom for India for his off-the-field activities. During his 17-year-old first-class career, Sharma played for Delhi and Himachal Pradesh, slamming as many as seven Ranji Trophy double-centuries, which came in 85 matches, amassing 7,319 runs, with 31 tons and 20 fifties.

During the 1996-97 Ranji season, Ajay became the third player to score 1,000 runs in a single season. However, he was involved in match-fixing which led to the BCCI life banning the cricketer in 2000.

5. Ashok Malhotra | 6

Ashok Malhotra is known for his stylish and skillful batting in Ranji Trophy history. He scored six double centuries. He also worked as a coach for the Indian team temporarily during John Wright’s time when Wright had to leave due to an emergency. Malhotra’s highest score in Ranji Trophy was 258, which he made against Hyderabad while playing for Bengal.

6. Manoj Tiwary | 6

Manoj Tiwary made his Ranji Trophy debut in 2004 and showcased his potential, which gained recognition all over in first-class cricket. Tiwary represented Bengal for 19 years and registered six double-hundred in 79 matches, scoring 5,090 runs with 11 tons and 30 half-centuries.

The former Bengal captain played 12 ODI and three T20I for India between 2008 and 2015 but hasn't gotten enough chances to build an international career upon it. He can be considered as one of the unluckiest batsmen in the history of India, not for scoring runs and breaking records but if a cricket fan follows him regularly how he runs the game.

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7. Surendra Shriram Bhave | 6

Surendra Shriram Bhave might not be very famous, but he played an important role in Maharashtra’s cricket history. He scored six double centuries in the Ranji Trophy and played his last Ranji Trophy match in 2001. His best score was 274, which he made against Bombay in the 1989-90 season.

In 97 first-class matches since his debut in 1986-87, Bhave accumulated nearly 8000 runs at an impressive average of over 58 with 28 hundreds and 27 half-centuries. Out of 28 tons, he converted seven of them into double centuries with a highest of 292 against South Zone in a Duleep Trophy match in Rourkela.

India, who lost their previous match after coming close to victory, will face seven-time champions Australia in the toughest match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, October 12.

Harmanpreet Kaur-led India are coming off their first defeat of the campaign, going down to South Africa by three wickets in a hard-fought contest. Despite the loss, the hosts remain third on the points table with two wins from three matches, and will be looking to bounce back in front of home fans.

Meanwhile, defending champions Australia continue to dominate. After a shaky start against Pakistan, where they were struggling to 76/7, Beth Mooney's superb century guided them to a remarkable 107-run victory. The Aussies currently sit atop the table and remain unbeaten.

Here is everything you need to know before the India Women vs Australia Women match 13 in the ICC Women's World Cup 2025.

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Match Details

• Match: India Women vs Australia Women
• Tournament: ICC Women's World Cup 2025, Match 13
• Date: 12 October 2025
• Time: 3:00 PM IST
• Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam

Streaming Details

The India Women vs Australia Women, ICC Women's World Cup 2025 Match 13 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 Australia Women: Head-to-head stats

Australia Women have a one-sided head-to-head record against India in ODI cricket. They have played dominating cricket, especially in the last few years, whereas India could have done better in this format. So, it's going to be a pretty much one-sided game for the Australia Women's National Cricket Team.

Pitch Report: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium

The Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium pitch in Visakhapatnam is generally considered a batter-friendly surface, but the track tends to support spinners as the game progresses. The average first-inning score at this venue is 230, and the team winning the toss will look to bowl first at this venue.

Weather Report

As per AccuWeather, there is 55% chance 55% chance of rain during the afternoon and 69% chance of rain during the night. Additionally, there is also 11% and 17% chance of thunderstorms during the day and the evening respectively. In all, the forecast suggests that there could be four hours of precipitation through the day on Sunday.

The maximum and minimum temperatures will be 31 and 25 degree Celsius respectively. The forecast for the day is mostly cloudy conditions with occasional rain. India will be hoping to make better use of the conditions as they played their last game against South Africa Women at the same venue and under similar weather conditions.

Possible Lineups

India Women: Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana, Harleen Deol, Harmanpreet Kaur(c), Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh(w), Deepti Sharma, Amanjot Kaur, Sneh Rana, Kranti Gaud, Shree Charani.

Australia Women: Alyssa Healy(w/c), Phoebe Litchfield, Ellyse Perry, Beth Mooney, Annabel Sutherland, Ashleigh Gardner, Tahlia McGrath, Georgia Wareham, Kim Garth, Alana King, Megan Schutt.

Also Read: 5 Highest Scores by a Batter in ICC Women’s World Cup

India Women vs Australia Women Match Prediction

If we look at the team strength and head-to-head record, Australia Women are the clear favorite in the 13th match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025. Australia’s top order led Alyssa Healy and Phoebe Litchfield, who can give an explosive start, whereas Ellyse Perry and Ashleigh Gardner gave stability and power in the middle-order.

Annabel Sutherland's all-around skills add extra value; this makes the Australia Women's Team a perfect and balanced squad for this tournament. On the other hand, India Women will heavily depend on captain Harmanpreet Kaur and Smrit Mandhana. If both stood for long, then India could challenge Australia.