Mumbai Indians became the inaugural WPL Champion after beating Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets on 26th March, Sunday. Radha Yadav & Shikha Pandey helped Delhi to put in a respected total after loosing early wickets. Mumbai Indians slowly but effectively chase the target of 132 runs and became the winner of the WPL 2023 Champion. Harmanpreet Kaur finally got the better of Meg Lanning in a Tournament Final.

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WPL 2023 Final: Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Match Report

Delhi Capitals won the toss & decided to bat first. Lanning and Shafali Verma went on to open the inning for Delhi. Shafali Verma took on Issy Wong and hit a six and a four and then fell on the third ball. A high full toss hit straight to the fielder at the backward point. Issy Wong struck again by removing Alice Capsey for a duck. Issy Wong struck again and this time picked up the big wicket of Rodrigues who is out caught by Matthews. Amelia Kerr got the big wicket of Marizanne Kapp. Yastika made no mistake in the field and the partnership between Kepp & Meg Lanning got broken. Skipper Meg Lanning gave her best to hold Delhi in the game but eventually, she got run out for 35 runs.

Shikha Pandey & Radha Yadav took the responsibility to help Delhi reach a fighting total after the end of 20 overs. Issy Wong & Hayley Matthews scalped 3 wickets while Amelia Kerr picked up 2 wickets. Hayley Matthews clinched the Purple Cap with 16 wickets to her name.

Hayley Matthews & Yastika Bhatia opened the chase for Mumbai Indians. They lost two early wickets as Jess Jonassen picked up the important wicket of Hayley Matthews. Yastika Bhatia also lost her wicket to Radha Yadav. Nat Sciver-Brunt continued her form with a brilliant half-century . He remained not out by scoring 60* runs till the end of the match and win the match for Mumbai Indians. Harmanpreet Kaur accompanied her very well but losth her wicket due to a run out. Amelia Kerr finished the match in style with 14* runs. Harmanpreet Kaur led Mumbai Indians to glory of the first edition of WPL.

The T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted by India and Sri Lanka. Defending champion India is the primary host country for the tournament. Team India, led by Rohit Sharma, had performed brilliantly in the last T20 World Cup played in 2024 under the hosting of USA and West Indies and won the title by defeating South Africa in the final. Suryakumar Yadav is now the T20I captain of Team India. He will aim to lead India to the T20 World Cup 2026. However, the schedule for the number of T20 matches Team India will play before the World Cup has been revealed.

While the full schedule of the T20 Men's World Cup 2026 is yet to be out, it is expected to begin in the first week of February with the final slated to be held in the first week of March. India have a total of ten T20I scheduled till the World Cup.

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Indian cricket team's schedule till T20 World Cup 2026

India set to host South Africa

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the Indian team will host South Africa for an all-format tour that has two Tests, three ODIs and five T20Is. Here is the schedule of the entire tour.

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• 1st Test: November 14-18 - Kolkata
• 2nd Test: November 22-26 - Guwahati
• 1st ODI: November 30 - Ranchi
• 2nd ODI: December 3 - Raipur
• 3rd ODI: December 6 - Vizag
• 1st T20I: December 9: Cuttack
• 2nd T20I: December 11: New Chandigarh
• 3rd T20I: December 14: Dharamsala
• 4th T20I: December 17: Lucknow
• 5th T20I: December 19: Ahmedabad

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Limited-overs tour against New Zealand

Following the series against South Africa, the Indian team will play three ODIs and five T20Is against New Zealand on home soil.

• 1st ODI: January 11 - Vadodara
• 2nd ODI: January 14 - Rajkot
• 3rd ODI: January 18 - Indore
• 1st T20I: January 21 - Nagpur
• 2nd T20I: January 23 - Raipur
• 3rd T20I: January 25 - Guwahati
• 4th T20I: January 28 - Vizag
• 5th T20I: January 31 - Thiruvananthapuram

With 10 T20Is at home before the T20 World Cup 2026, India’s focus will be on fine-tuning combinations, testing young players, and ensuring the team is ready to defend its crown on home soil.

Indian Test skipper Shubman Gill stands as the only Indian with over 1,000 international runs in 2025 so far. Infact, since 2023, when he settled himself in the Indian team as a regular member, Gill has been world's leading run-getter across all formats. Since 2023, he has also had the most international tons.

As we near the end of the year, let's have a look at the batters with most international runs for India in 2025.

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Most International Runs for India in 2025

5. Yashasvi Jaiswal | 677 Runs

Yashasvi Jaiswal is a very young, talented cricketer that India has and we know him as an aggressive cricketer and he adjusts very well to different formats. Test cricket has been the format where Jaiswal has truly shined. 

Jaiswal has scored 677 runs in 2025 in just 16 innings at an average of 42.31 and a strike rate of 67.70. He also has three centuries and two half-centuries to his name. His highest score of 175 came during the second Test against the West Indies in New Delhi. After pacing a commanding knock of 173* on Day 1, he added just two more runs before a confusing mix-up with captain Shubman Gill resulted in a run-out early on Day 2.

4. Ravindra Jadeja | 709 Runs

Ravindra Jadeja has had an exceptional year with the bat in 2025, scoring 709 runs in just 18 innings and proving his worth as one of India’s most valuable all-rounders. He has two centuries and five half-centuries to his name at an average of 78.77 and a strike rate of 54.66.

Jadeja also has the fourth-most runs in Tests in 2025. Playing his eighth Test in 2025, Jadeja has raced to 659 runs at a stellar average of 82.37 across 13 innings. This includes two tons and five fifties.

3. Abhishek Sharma | 756 Runs

India’s in-form T20I opener Abhishek Sharma has almost developed a trademark move, charging down the track on the very first ball he faces. The top-ranked T20I batter has been in exceptional touch in 2025, smashing 756 runs in 17 innings at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate of 196.36. 

Abhishek was named Player of the Series in India’s 2–1 T20I series win over Australia, where he scored 163 runs in five innings at an average of 40.75 and a strike rate of 161.39. He had also been adjudged as the Player of the Tournament in Asia Cup and had scored a total of 314 runs in seven innings.

2. KL Rahul | 986 Runs

As India’s second-highest run scorer in 2025, KL Rahul has had an incredible year, scoring 986 runs from 24 innings at an average of 49.30 across all formats. Rahul also has three centuries and half-centuries to his name this year. His most recent appearance came during India’s just finished three-match ODI series against Australia, in which he amassed 49 runs in two innings as the Men in Blue lost the series 1-2.

KL Rahul is anticipated to be included in India’s team for the forthcoming two-match home Test series against South Africa.

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1. Shubman Gill | 1728 Runs

Shubman Gill, India's Test captain and newly-appointed ODI captain, is on a purple patch since the Test tour of England. The Punjab batter racked up four centuries in that series and has had an exceptional year overall so far.

Gill has scored the most international runs for India in 2025 so far with 1728 runs from 38 innings. The 26-year-old has seven centuries and three fifties, averaging an impressive 52.36 with the bat.

Cricket has evolved significantly, with the introduction of different formats challenging players to adapt their skills across Test cricket, ODIs and T20Is. Only a select few have managed to excel in all three, achieving the remarkable feat of taking over 100 wickets in each format. 

In this article, we will take a look at the bowlers to take 100 wickets in every format.

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Bowlers to take 100 wickets in every format

1. Tim Southee

• Test - 389
• ODI - 221
• T20I - 164

Tim Southee is the only bowler to take 100-plus wickets while featuring in 100-plus matches in each format. Southee picked up his 100th Test wicket against the West Indies on December 21, 2013 in Hamilton. A month later, the right-arm pacer added his 100th ODI scalp at the same venue against India. 

Southee was overall the third bowler to surpass 100 wickets in T20Is, achieving the feat against Pakistan on October 26, 2021, in Sharjah. With 774 wickets, his breakdown includes 389 in Tests, 221 in ODIs, and 164 in T20Is.

2. Lasith Malinga

• Test - 101
• ODI - 338
• T20I - 107

Lasith Malinga breached the 100-wicket landmark in all formats for the first time. Malinga took his 100th Test wicket in his 30th match in Colombo on August 4, 2010. He got Sachin Tendulkar as his landmark victim, though this match turned out to be his last in the format. Ten days later, the right-arm pacer clinched his 100th ODI scalp against New Zealand in Dambulla. He ended up with 338 wickets in 226 ODI matches for Sri Lanka.

Malinga picked up his 100th T20I wicket against the same opposition in Pallekele on September 6, 2019. He was in fact the first-ever bowler to take 100 wickets in the shortest format. Slinga Malinga bowed out with 107 scalps in 84 T20Is.

3. Shakib Al Hasan

• Test - 246
• ODI - 317
• T20I - 149

Shakib Al Hasan was the second bowler to join Malinga in this elite list. The Bangladesh all-rounder has been a key player for his team, contributing with the bat and ball. Shakib first reached the 100th wicket milestone in ODIs during the 2010 Asia Cup game against Pakistan on June 21 in Dambulla. Two years later, he repeated the feat in Test cricket, taking his 100th scalp against the West Indies on November 24, 2012 in Khulna.

Hasan was also the second bowler to bag 100 T20I wickets, reaching the landmark against Australia on August 9, 2021, in Mirpur. His bowling figures are impressive, with 712 wickets in total - 246 in Tests, 317 in ODIs, and 149 in T20Is.

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4. Shaheen Shah Afridi

• Test - 121
• ODI - 132
• T20I - 122

Shaheen Shah Afridi is the latest entrant in this list. The Pakistan pacer is rising quickly through the ranks, having made his debut across formats in 2018. Afridi has emerged as Pakistan’s lead bowler, picking up crucial wickets across formats. The left-arm pacer achieved the feat within one and a half years of taking his 100 scalps in Tests.

Afridi's 100th Test victim came in the first Test against Sri Lanka on July 16, 2023, in Galle. Three months later, Afridi took his 100th ODI wicket against Bangladesh in Kolkata on October 31, 2023, during the ODI World Cup. He also became the fastest Pakistani to 100 ODI wickets, taking 51 matches to reach the landmark.

Afridi’s 100th T20I wicket came on December 10, 2024, during the first T20I against South Africa in Durban. That made him only the fourth bowler to take 100 wickets in each of the international cricket formats. Overall Afridi took 375 wickets - 121 in Tests, 132 in ODIs, and 122 in T20Is. 

Abhishek Sharma has continued his great form in T20Is and has fought a lone battle against the mighty Australia in the 2nd T20I at the MCG. He scored three back-to-back fifties in the Asia Cup and has now smashed another half-century in just his second outing in Australia. With this, he also notched up the third fastest T20I fifty against Australia after Rohit Sharma and Yuvraj Singh.

In this article, we will take a look at the fastest fifties for India vs Australia in T20Is.

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Fastest fifties for India vs Australia in T20Is

1. Rohit Sharma | 19 balls (2024)

Rohit Sharma smashed a blistering half-century in just 19 balls during T20 World Cup 2024 clash against Australia at Gros Islet. Rohit's 19-ball fifty is the fastest fifties for India vs Australia in T20Is. This is also the third-fastest fifty by an Indian in all editions of the T20 World Cup. Rohit reached the 50-run mark off just 19 balls with a single on the last ball of the fifth over, bowled by Pat Cummins.

During his innings, Rohit also became India's top scorer in T20Is, surpassing Virat Kohli. He also became the first batter to hit 200 sixes in T20Is.

2. Yuvraj Singh | 20 balls (2007)

Yuvraj Singh smashed a blistering 20-ball half-century to help MS Dhoni-led India thrash Australia in the semi-final and storm into the final of the inaugural ICC T20 World Cup (2007). Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, India registered a thrilling 15-run win, setting up a historic final clash against arch-rivals Pakistan. 

Fresh from his unforgettable six sixes in an over against England's Stuart Broad, Yuvraj continued his aggressive form. Right from the outset, Yuvraj took the Australian bowlers to task. His fluent driving, coupled with his trademark effortless pulls, sent the ball flying to all parts of the ground. 

3. Abhishek Sharma | 23* balls (2025)

India's star T20I batter Abhishek Sharma's bat blazed in the second T20I match between India and Australia at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While other Indian batsmen struggled, Abhishek took on the Australian bowlers aggressively. He completed his half-century in just 23 balls in this match. With this, he moved to third place in the list of batsmen who have scored the fastest fifty for India against Australia. This is also the joint-fastest T20I fifty by an Indian batter on Australian soil. He was eventually dismissed after scoring 68 runs.

Abhishek smashed eight fours and two sixes en route to his 37-ball 68. This was his sixth T20I fifty as he also boasts a couple of tons. The top-ranked T20I batter has now raced to 936 runs from 26 T20Is at an average of 37.44. His strike rate is a stunning 193.38. 338 of his T20I runs have come in away games at 30.72.

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4. Yashasvi Jaiswal | 24 balls (2023)

India youngster Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed a blistering half-century during the second India-Australia T20I in Thiruvananthapuram in 2023. He got to his half-century off 24 balls as India scored 77 runs in the powerplay. In the fourth over of the Indian innings, he took 24 runs off fast bowler Sean Abbott. The southpaw scored 53 runs off 25 balls with nine fours and two sixes. Jaiswal also helped India make their highest score against the Aussies in the powerplay in T20Is.

Jaiswal, in the meantime, became the third Indian after Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul to score a half-century in the powerplay of a T20I. 

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.

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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.