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NZ VS WI 2nd ODI, Dream11 Team Prediction for New Zealand vs West Indies ODI Series 2025Preview: Just like the T20I matches, the first ODI between New Zealand and West Indies saw another close finish. The game went down to the wire, and New Zealand once again proved to be the better side, with a small margin of 7 runs. That means they have a 1-0 lead, and another win here will help them win consecutive series against West Indies. These two sides will take on each other in the second ODI on Wednesday. This match will take place at McLean Park in Napier, starting at 6:30 AM IST.…

India’s upcoming home series against Bangladesh Women—scheduled for December with three ODIs and three T20Is—has now been officially postponed indefinitely. The series was part of the ICC Future Tour Programme, but rising diplomatic tensions between the two nations have forced the BCCI to halt all cricketing engagements for now. A BCCI official confirmed that the tour “hasn’t received the clearance”, making it the second India–Bangladesh series cancelled in recent months, after the men’s white-ball tour was earlier moved to September 2026. Why Was the Series Postponed? Subheading: Diplomatic Situation at the Centre of the Decision Relations between India and Bangladesh…

New Zealand suffered a big setback in the ongoing ODI series against West Indies as their star batter Daryl Mitchell has been officially ruled out for the remaining matches. The decision came after he picked up a minor groin tear during his brilliant century in the series opener. Mitchell, who has been in exceptional ODI form this year, felt discomfort while batting and did not return to the field in the second innings. Scans later confirmed a small tear, forcing the team management to sideline him for at least two weeks. Read more: Mitchell Santner Captaincy Record Mitchell Injured During…

The excitement for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Auction is reaching new heights. After a thrilling 2025 season that saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finally lift their maiden IPL trophy, all eyes are now on how franchises reshape their squads for the new season. The IPL 2026 Mini Auction will take place on December 16, 2025 as a one-day mini auction. Teams have already submitted their final retention lists by November 15, 2025 (5 PM IST). After Dubai and Jeddah in the previous seasons, this year’s auction will be staged at the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi, continuing the overseas…

The IPL 2026 mini-auction is almost here, and the buzz around trades, IPL retentions, and player targets has reached fever pitch. With the pre-auction trade window already open, teams are reshuffling their squads aggressively—especially after the blockbuster confirmed swap involving Sanju Samson and Ravindra Jadeja (with Sam Curran also included in the exchange). With fresh confirmed trades and the retention deadline approaching fast, the build-up to the auction is filled with anticipation and big moves. The IPL 2026 pre-auction phase now focuses on surgical fixes instead of major rebuilds—strengthening Indian cores, adding reliable middle-order options, and picking multi-skill overseas all-rounders.…

After a rollercoaster ride in IPL 2024 where Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) finished as runners-up, their 2025 season turned into a major setback. Led by Pat Cummins, SRH slipped to 6th place and struggled with inconsistency in both batting and bowling. Their middle-order collapses and expensive death bowling cost them several close matches. Heading into IPL 2026, the franchise has made it clear that Pat Cummins will continue to lead SRH as captain, with full backing from management. As the IPL 2026 auction approaches, SRH have entered a full rebuilding phase — focusing on grooming young Indian talent, cutting high-salary players,…

After a remarkable IPL 2025 season that saw Punjab Kings (PBKS) reach the final after a decade, the franchise is entering the IPL 2026 season with renewed focus and a sharper, more practical plan. Led by Shreyas Iyer and guided by Ricky Ponting, PBKS are building on their strong 2025 campaign by retaining a balanced mix of young Indian talent, core performers, and clearly defined role-based players. The franchise has also made bold decisions by releasing high-cost and inconsistent names to shape a more stable squad for IPL 2026, ahead of the IPL 2026 mini-auction scheduled on December 16, 2025…

The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are gearing up for the IPL 2026 mini auction after a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign where they finished seventh with only six wins. Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, the team showed flashes of promise but struggled with inconsistency, injuries, and an unstable middle-order. Heading into IPL 2026, LSG management has initiated a major squad reshuffle to fix long-standing issues and rebuild around a stronger, younger core. The team also completed a key trade — Arjun Tendulkar traded in from Mumbai Indians. The IPL 2026 mini-auction is scheduled for December 16, 2025 at the Etihad…

After a disappointing IPL 2025 where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) finished 8th and missed the playoffs, the franchise now heads into the IPL 2026 mini-auction with strong intent to rebuild under new head coach Abhishek Nayar. KKR have released several high-cost players — including some of their longest-serving overseas stars — and are reshaping their squad around experienced performers like Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, and new captain Ajinkya Rahane. The mini-auction will be held on December 16, 2025 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, adding extra spotlight on KKR’s rebuild plans. KKR enters the IPL 2026 mini-auction with a…

With the IPL 2026 auction approaching fast, the Gujarat Titans (GT) have officially finalised their retained and released players list after finishing 3rd in IPL 2025 and qualifying for the playoffs. Under the leadership of Shubman Gill, the franchise delivered a strong season but struggled in the middle order—something they have now aggressively addressed for IPL 2026. The mini-auction is scheduled for December 16, 2025 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, adding extra buzz around GT’s final squad planning. GT have strengthened their core, released underperforming overseas names, and created room for fresh auction picks. Let’s break down Gujarat…