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South Africa pulled off a superb chase in Raipur, overhauling India’s 358/5 to win the 2nd ODI by 4 wickets and level the three-match series 1-1. Aiden Markram led the effort with a brilliant 110, supported by big contributions from Matthew Breetzke and Dewald Brevis. Kohli, Gaikwad hit tons as India post 358 India were steady after early hiccups.Rohit (14) and Jaiswal (22) fell inside 10 overs, but Virat Kohli (102) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (105) turned the innings around with a superb 195-run stand. Gaikwad played fluently through the middle overs, while Kohli anchored the innings and picked up his…

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Most Consecutive Centuries in ODI

Scoring a century in ODI cricket is already a big achievement, but scoring back-to-back hundreds requires rare consistency, elite fitness, and outstanding form. Only a few players in cricket history have managed multiple consecutive ODI centuries, and one name sits right at the top with an unbreakable world record. Complete here is the latest and most accurate list of players with the longest streaks of consecutive ODI centuries. What Are ‘Consecutive Centuries’ in ODIs? Consecutive centuries mean a batter scores 100 or more runs in multiple ODI innings in a row, without missing a match in between.Some players have achieved…

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SWR vs ADKR Dream11 Prediction

SWR VS ADKR Match 2, Dream11 Team Prediction for International League T20 2025-26Preview: Match no. 2 of the International League T20 2025-26 will be played between two teams who have not qualified for playoffs in the first three seasons. Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, led by Jason Holder, will take on Sharjah Warriorz under the captian of Tim Southee. This match will be played at Sharjah Cricket Ground on Wednesday at 8 PM IST. These two teams will start their new campaign with this game. So far, both sides have failed to impress in any of the seasons. But the new season comes up with…

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CHN vs UP Dream11 Team Prediction

CHN VS UP Group B, Dream11 Team Prediction for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025 Preview Another action-packed day is waiting for the fans as the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Elite 2025-26 will have a number of high-profile matches lined up to play. One of those games will be played in Group B. Chandigarh are slated to take on Uttar Pradesh in this game. This match will start at 11 AM IST on Thursday at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. These two sides are on the contrasting halves of the table in Group B. Chandigarh have slipped down to seventh place…

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Ruturaj Gaikwad Smashes Brilliant 100 in 77 Balls in 1st ODI vs South Africa

A classy and composed century from Ruturaj Gaikwad helped India post a strong total in the 1st ODI against South Africa, marking one of his finest innings in international cricket. The stylish right-hander showed maturity, timing, and confidence throughout his knock, anchoring India’s batting with full control. The opening ODI of the India vs South Africa 2025 series turned into a memorable day for Indian fans as Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed a sensational century (100 off 77 balls). His innings came at a crucial time when India needed stability and acceleration together — and Gaikwad delivered exactly that. Playing with calmness…

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Most Consecutive Toss Losses

India have set a unique yet unwanted record in men’s international cricket — losing the most consecutive tosses ever recorded across formats. What started as a minor streak under Rohit Sharma in late 2023 has now turned into a 20-match saga of bad luck, continuing under Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill. While tosses are often seen as 50-50 chances, India’s streak has defied all odds — the probability of losing 20 tosses in a row stands at just 1 in 1,048,576 (0.000095%). Most Consecutive Toss Losses (Men’s International Cricket) RankTeamConsecutive Tosses LostDurationCaptains Involved1India20Nov 2023 – Oct 2025Rohit, Surya, Gill2West Indies121999Lara,…

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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Pitch Report - Batting or Bowling, Fast Bowlers or Spinners Pitch?

India is a cricketing superpower, and the infrastructure you get here is among the best in the world. India have the most numbers of active cricket venues, and those are massive. Among these, the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium is one of the newest cricket venues in India, which was built in 2008.  Also known as Nava Raipur International Cricket Stadium, this venue hosted its first international game in January 2023. It became the 50th active cricket venue in India in 2023. Located at Sector-3 of Naya Raipur near Sendh Lake, close to the Swami Vivekananda Airport in Naya Raipur, this venue offers…

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Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium Records

Raipur’s Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium was opened in 2008. But the venue had to wait for 15 years to host an international match. That day arrived in January 2023 when India hosted New Zealand for an ODI match. Since then, Raipur has been frequently hosting international fixtures. Before its international debut, the venue staged a few IPL and Champions League T20 matches. The state-of-the-art venue continues to host domestic matches. Here you can look at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium records and stats in Test, ODI, and T20I cricket. Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur:…

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DCP vs DV Dream11 Prediction

DCP VS DV Match 1, Dream11 Team Prediction for International League T20 2025-26 Preview: The fourth edition of the International League T20 (ILT20 2025-26) is all set to begin. Six teams will compete in this tournament, which will be played between December 2, 2025, and January 4, 2026. Dubai Capitals will defend their title. They won the third edition, beating Desert Vipers in the final by 4 wickets. Now these two teams will kick off the proceedings of the editions. The tournament’s opener will feature the two finalists of the last season. This game will start at 8 PM IST…

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BAN vs IRE Dream11 Prediction

BAN VS IRE 3rd T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for Bangladesh vs Ireland T20I Series 2025 Preview: After being 0-1 down in the series, Bangladesh had a great game against Ireland in the second T20I. Mahedi Hasan Miraz and Litton Das were the stars who helped the hosts to level the series. That means that the third game will decide the winning team. The series decider will be played at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium on Tuesday at 5:30 PM IST. Both teams have done well, and it is expected to be a much closer contest. Bangladesh will be…

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