Top 5 Indian batsmen with most centuries in Champions Trophy

 The ICC Champions Trophy is going to return in 2025 and this tournament will be organized for the first time after 2017. This time this big tournament will start from February 19 and the final match will be played on March 9. The Indian team will play its matches in Dubai and if it reaches the semi-finals/finals, then those matches will also be held in Dubai.

Talking about batting in the Champions Trophy, the record for scoring the most runs is registered in the name of Chris Gayle of West Indies, while talking about the most centuries, four batsmen have scored three centuries each in the Champions Trophy. These four batsmen also include two Indian batsmen. From 1998 to 2017, 6 batsmen from India have definitely scored at least one century in this ICC tournament.

Top 5 Indian batsmen with most centuries in Champions Trophy

1. Shikhar Dhawan (3 Centuries)

Shikhar Dhawan, who scored the most 701 runs for India in the Champions Trophy, also holds the record of scoring the most three centuries in 10 matches. Dhawan scored a century of 114 runs in 94 balls against South Africa in the 2013 Champions Trophy and was selected as the Player of the Match. After this, he played an unbeaten century of 102 runs in 107 balls against West Indies. In 2017, he played a brilliant innings of 125 runs in 128 balls against Sri Lanka, but in that match, the Indian team had to face defeat despite scoring a big score of 321/6.

2. Sourav Ganguly (3 Centuries)

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly performed brilliantly in the Champions Trophy and scored three centuries in 13 matches. Ganguly played a match-winning unbeaten innings of 141 runs against South Africa in the 2000 ICC knockout semi-final and was selected Player of the Match. In the final too, he played a century of 117 runs against New Zealand but in that match the Indian team had to face defeat in the last over. After this, in the 2002 Champions Trophy, Sourav Ganguly played an unbeaten century of 117 runs in 109 balls and along with Virender Sehwag, made a tremendous partnership of 192 runs for the first wicket.

3. Mohammad Kaif (1 Century)

Mohammad Kaif has played 8 matches in the Champions Trophy and has scored a century to his name. In the 2002 Champions Trophy, Kaif played an unbeaten and decisive innings of 111 runs in 112 balls against Zimbabwe and was selected Player of the Match for this brilliant performance.

4. Virender Sehwag (1 Century)

Virender Sehwag has scored 389 runs with the help of one century in 10 matches of the Champions Trophy. Apart from one century, Sehwag has also scored two half-centuries. In the 2002 Champions Trophy, Sehwag played a brilliant century of 126 runs in 104 balls against England and was selected as the Player of the Match.

5. Rohit Sharma (1 Century)

Rohit Sharma has scored 481 runs with the help of one century in 10 matches of the Champions Trophy. Apart from this, Rohit has also scored four half-centuries. In the 2017 Champions Trophy, Rohit Sharma played an unbeaten innings of 123 runs in 129 balls in the semi-final against Bangladesh and was selected as the Player of the Match.

Virender Sehwag and Aarti Divorce : Virender Sehwag Net Worth

 Former India explosive batsman Virender Sehwag will separate from wife Aarti after 20 years of marriage. According to sources, Sehwag and Aarti's relationship was souring for some time, due to which both have been living separately for a few months. It is believed that the two will get divorced soon. Earlier, Sehwag and Aarti had unfollowed each other on Instagram, after which there were speculations of a rift in their relationship. The two have two sons Aryaveer and Vedant. Sehwag and Aarti got married in 2004.

Virender and Aarti, famous for their explosive batting style, have two sons - Aryaveer, born in 2007 and Vedant, born in 2010. Recent events in the 20-year-old marriage indicate a growing distance between them. During Diwali celebrations, Virender shared pictures with his sons and his mother on social media, but Aarti was nowhere to be seen.

Virender Sehwag Net Worth

If Virender Sehwag and Aarti get divorced, then Sehwag may suffer a loss as Aarti can be given a share in his property. Sehwag retired from cricket in the year 2015. After this Sehwag did many things and increased his wealth. He was seen everywhere from coaching to commentary. According to an estimate, Sehwag's current net worth is between 340 to 350 crores. He is the fifth richest cricketer in India. According to reports, Sehwag earned Rs 30 crore in the year 2024, out of which Rs 24 crore was earned only from social media. However, Dainik Jagran does not confirm this.

Virender Sehwag Luxurious house and luxury cars

Virender Sehwag has a luxurious house in Hauz Khas, Delhi. Apart from this, he has many luxury cars. He has a luxurious car like Bentley. Apart from this, he also has a BMW 5 series car. One of Sehwag's sources of income is his international school which is built in Haryana. He has also been the coach of franchises like Punjab Kings and has also been seen doing commentary with many channels including Star Sports.

Who has taken the most wickets for India in T20I

 On the basis of brilliant batting and excellent bowling, India has won the T20 World Cup 2024. There are also players who have brought glory to our country by taking wickets at important moments of the game. In the ongoing first T20 match between India and England, left-arm fast bowler Arshdeep Singh has become the highest wicket-taker for India in the T20 format. So let's take a look at the top five players included with Arshdeep in this list.

1. Arshdeep Singh (97 Wickets)

The title of number 1 bowler for India in T20 has been given to Arshdeep Singh, who has performed brilliantly for India in the absence of many senior players. After cementing his place in the team, Arshdeep has become a regular wicket-taker with the new ball. Arshdeep Singh has taken 97 wickets in 61 matches at an economy of 8.27 while his average is 17.80.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal (96 wickets)

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a brilliant performer for India with the white ball as he has picked up 96 wickets in 80 matches at an economy of 8.19, making him a great option for any team. The leg-spinner has been crucial for India in the past with his skills to trouble any batsman.

3. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (90 Wickets)

Third on this list is Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has played 87 T20 matches for India. He has taken 90 wickets at an impressive economy of 6.96 and an average of 23.10. Bhuvi's skill of bowling in-swinging yorkers makes him a smart player.

4. Jasprit Bumrah (89 wickets)

India's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah is in great form. The right-arm bowler has an unconventional bowling action which makes his job even better. His stats include 89 wickets in 70 matches at an economy of 6.27. His average is 17.74.

5. Hardik Pandya (89 wickets)

Indian all-rounder Hardik Pandya features in almost every list due to his versatility in all departments. Pandya has featured in a total of 110 matches but has bowled in only 98 of them, where he has taken 89 wickets at an economy of 8.18 and an average of 26.74.

Highest wicket taker in India vs England T20I

 The Indian cricket team has always had a strong presence in the bowling department. The Indian bowlers have time and again shown their prowess against the top teams around the world. The five-match T20I series between India and England is scheduled to begin on January 22 in Kolkata, where the two teams will take on each other before playing in the three-match ODI series and the Champions Trophy 2025. These two teams have a rich history of playing against each other.

1. Chris Jordan (24 wickets)

England's fast bowler Chris Jordan has troubled the Indian batsmen many times. His bowling has always created problems for the batsmen. If we look at his statistics, he has taken 24 wickets in 16 matches against India and his economy has been 9.28.

2. Yuzvendra Chahal (16 wickets)

Yuzvendra Chahal holds the record for the best bowling performance for India against England in T20 cricket. Chahal took 6 wickets for 25 runs in the third T20 match of England's tour of India in Bengaluru in 2017. India batted first and scored 202 runs, but England were bowled out for 127 runs due to Chahal's brilliant bowling. In 11 matches against England in T20 cricket, the leg spinner has managed to take 16 wickets at an economy of 8.04.

3. Hardik Pandya (14 wickets)

Hardik Pandya took four wickets in Bristol in the third T20I of India's tour of England in 2018. Hardik Pandya has taken 14 wickets in 14 innings at an economy rate of 8.09. He brings his team back into the match. Apart from this, Hardik can also bowl very well in the death overs by using his cutters and slowers effectively.

4. Jasprit Bumrah (9 wickets)

Jasprit Bumrah, India's best bowler in all three formats, is an expert in bowling in the death overs. Jasprit has played only 5 T20 matches against England so far and has managed to take nine wickets at an average of 9.11 and an incredible economy of 5.34.

5. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (9 wickets)

India's finest swing bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar may be out of the team now, but he was the most lethal fast bowler of his time. Kumar's ability to swing the ball both ways was well known and hence it was always difficult for the batsmen to face him. Kumar played 10 matches against England and took nine important wickets at an economy of 6.80

When and where to watch live streaming of India vs England T20 match

 India and England are set to lock horns in a thrilling T20I series starting January 22 in Kolkata. Both teams will look to entertain fans with five T20Is before the three-match ODI series starting February 6. With focus on the upcoming Champions League 2025, the hosts have picked most of the squad from their last T20I series against South Africa. Axar Patel has been given the vice-captaincy for the first time while Mohammed Shami is making a comeback to international cricket after a gap of 14 months.

England tour of India, 2025

Five T20 and three ODI matches will be played between India and England, which is a golden opportunity for both the teams to assess themselves before the Champions Trophy to be held next month. Shami was India's most successful bowler in the ODI World Cup 2023, despite being out of four matches, taking 24 wickets. He took seven wickets for 57 runs in the semi-final against New Zealand at the Wankhede Stadium. He has taken a total of 24 wickets in T20 cricket and would like to improve his performance in it.

All-rounder Akshar Patel has been made the vice-captain of the Indian team, who played an important role in winning the T20 World Cup in the West Indies last year. Akshar scored 47 runs in 31 balls in the final against South Africa and also took nine wickets in eight matches. Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson, who failed to make it to India's Champions Trophy team, will be under pressure to perform well.

When will the first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England be played?

The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England will be played on Wednesday, 22 January.

Where will the first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England be played?

The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England will be played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

When will the first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England start?

The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England will start at 7:00 PM IST. The toss will take place at 6:30 PM.

How to watch India vs England live streaming

Star Sports has the right to broadcast the five-match T20 series between India and England. The first match of the five-match T20 series between India and England can be watched online on the Disney Hotstar app (Disney+ Hostar).

India vs England - T20I Squads

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

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

Top 5 Indian batsmen who scored the most T20 runs against England

 India and England have played many thrilling T20 matches over the years. Since the introduction of T20 in 2006, India have played 24 matches with England, winning 13 and losing 11. The most famous encounter was their first encounter in the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup, in which Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in an over of Stuart Broad. The most recent encounter was the high-voltage semi-final in the 2024 T20 World Cup, in which India defeated England. In this, we will talk about the Indian batsman who has scored the most runs against England

1. Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli has scored the most runs against England in T20 International cricket. Kohli has scored a total of 648 runs against England at an impressive batting average of 38.11. His impressive record includes five half-centuries. His stellar performance was seen during the fifth T20I of the 2021 series, where he scored 80 runs in the first innings of the game, helping India win by 36 runs.

2. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma finished his career with 467 T20I runs against England at an average of 36. Rohit's most memorable innings came against England in Bristol in 2018, where he scored 100* to guide India to a stunning series win. Apart from this, he has also scored three T20I half-centuries against the Three Lions.

3. Suryakumar Yadav

The current T20 captain of India has scored a total of 321 runs against England in T20s at a strike rate of 179. Surya's impressive record against England includes a century and a half-century in eight matches. His best performance came in Nottingham in 2022, where he scored 117 runs off just 55 balls with the help of 14 fours and six sixes.

4. Hardik Pandya

Hardik Pandya has played 15 matches against England in his career and has scored 302 runs at a strike rate of 152. He has two half-centuries to his name. His best performance against the Three Lions came in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 semi-final in Adelaide, where he scored 63 runs, helping India reach a competitive score in the first innings.

5. MS Dhoni

India's legendary wicketkeeper batsman MS Dhoni has scored 296 T20 runs in 14 matches against England at an impressive average of 49.33. During the 2007 T20 World Cup, Dhoni was at the non-striker end when Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes in an over of Stuart Broad. Dhoni also scored a half-century by playing an innings of 56 runs against England in Bengaluru in 2017.

IPL 2025: Rishabh Pant will be the captain of Lucknow Super Giants

Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the new captain of Lucknow Super Giants for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. Pant, who was the captain of Delhi Capitals, entered the IPL auction ahead of the 18th season and his purchase proved to be a game-changer. He became the most expensive player in IPL history, with the Super Giants securing his services for Rs 27 crore.

Rishabh Pant entered the auction with a base price of Rs 2 crore, but the bidding soon escalated. Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad were in the race, but the Super Giants eventually roped in Pant by raising the bid to Rs 20.75 crore. Delhi Capitals matched this bid using the Right to Match (RTM) card, but the Super Giants placed a final bid of Rs 27 crore following the new auction rules under which the original bidder was allowed to increase his bid after the use of RTM.

Rishabh Pant IPL Career

IPL Season	Match	Runs	BF	NO	HS	AVG	S/R	100	50	4s	6s
2024	13	446	287	11	88	40.55	155.40	0	3	36	25
2022	14	340	224	11	44	30.91	151.79	0	0	35	16
2021	16	419	326	12	58	34.92	128.53	0	3	42	10
2020	14	343	301	11	56	31.18	113.95	0	1	31	9
2019	16	488	300	13	78	37.54	162.67	0	3	37	27
2018	14	684	394	13	128	52.62	173.60	1	5	68	37
2017	14	366	221	14	97	26.14	165.61	0	2	28	24
2016	10	198	152	8	69	24.75	130.26	0	1	19	6