Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium (Lucknow) will host the 30th match of the IPL 2025, Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings (LSG vs CSK) on Monday evening (April 14). Before this fixture, let's check its Dream11 top captains and vice-captains. 

IPL 2025, Match 30: LSG vs CSK Probable XIs

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted Playing XI: Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (Captain and wk), Ayush Badoni/Shamar Joseph (Impact Subs), David Miller, Abdul Samad, Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, Akash Deep, Digvesh Rathi, Ravi Bishnoi

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway/Khaleel Ahmed (Impact Player Sub), Rahul Tripathi/Deepak Hooda, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (Captain and wk), Ravichandran Ashwin/Anshul Kamboj, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Kamlesh Nagarkoti

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IPL 2025, Match 30: LSG vs CSK Dream11 Top Captains And Vice-captains

Top 3 Dream11 Captain choices

Nicholas Pooran: Orange Cap holder Nicholas Pooran is in great batting form as he has scored 349 runs in six innings with an average of 69.80 and a strike rate of 215.43, including four half-centuries. His scores in this tournament are 75, 70, 44, 12, 87*, and 61 runs, respectively. 

Shardul Thakur: Shardul Thakur is the second most wicket-taker in the IPL 2025. The right-arm pacer took 11 wickets in six games, including one four-fer, which was also his best bowling figures in his IPL career (4/34).

Khaleel Ahmed: CSK left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed has taken 10 wickets in six matches. He has started this IPL season impressively. 

Top 3 Dream11 Vice-captain choices

Aiden Markram: Aiden Markram is returning to form strongly as he scored 45+ scores in the last three innings (53, 47, and 58 runs). He has scored 202 runs in six innings with an average of 33.66 and a strike rate of 153.03, including two half-centuries. 

Noor Ahmad: CSK Afghan left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmad is holding the IPL 2025 Purple Cap with 12 wickets in six matches. Although Lucknow isn't a spin bowling-friendly venue, the in-form spinner still has to play a key role for his struggling team.  

Vijay Shankar: All-rounder Vijay Shankar is a big hope for CSK to turn around the situation. During the match against Delhi Capitals, while CSK were struggling at 74/5 in their chase of 184 runs, Vijay scored a fighting 69 off 54 balls. Also, in their last game against Kolkata Knight Riders, while CSK scored 103/9, Vijay's 29-run knock was the second-highest score for his team. 

Rishabh Pant’s captaincy of the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025 has been questioned as he has struggled with the bat, even though he was purchased for a record-busting INR 27 crore, the highest price ever for an IPL player. Pant was made captain in January 2025, but his play over the first few games has been underwhelming. In his first three matches of IPL 2025, Pant made a golden duck against Delhi Capitals, 15 in 12 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad, and only 2 against Punjab Kings and 2 against Mumbai, falling to Glenn Maxwell repeatedly. This prolonged slump has led to calls for his head, in large part due to the high expectations that have always come with his steep price tag. If LSG chooses to sack him in the middle of the season owing to this lackluster performance, three names emerge as leading candidates to succeed him:

Aiden Markram 

Markram has gone about his business under the radar, developing into a consistent top-order batter and a shrewd captain. So far this season, in just four matches, he has made 134 runs at an average of 33.50 and an SR of just over 135. His calm 53 against Mumbai Indians helped hold the innings together after Pant was out early on. His cool, strategic captaincy has already brought two successive SA20 crowns with Sunrisers Eastern Cape. His experience leading South Africa in T20Is will serve him well. Even though he hasn’t bowled this season, his admissible off-spin gives any squad depth. Considering Pant’s recent odyssey, Markram’s form and history as a leader place him as a strong candidate.

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Nicholas Pooran

Another of LSG’s hitters with the ability to change matches, Pooran has been in electric touch this season so far, scoring 189 runs at an average of 47.25 and a strike rate just below 165. Although he has been out for 12 against MI, his previous scores of 70, 44, and 75 have been match-defining. Having previously captained the West Indies in T20s and having served as LSG stand-in captain in 2023, Pooran possesses strong leadership credentials. His presence behind the stumps and ability to finish games make him a dynamic option to step up if the team chooses to go in a different direction from Pant.

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Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh has been the best player in the tournament for LSG so far this season. With 236 runs in just four games at an average of 59 and a strike rate of 155, he’s been a nightmare for any opposition bowlers up the top of the order. His blistering 60 off 31 balls against MI helped him bag the Player of the Match award and propelled LSG to a massive 210 total. Though a back injury has prevented him from bowling, Marsh’s leadership experience with Australia including leading them in T20Is and his consistently strong batting performances put him in an excellent position to win the job. Once he’s fully fit, his all-around capabilities can be an added bonus. 

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With Rishabh Pant ready to return to form even after heavy investment, LSG will have to look for other options to replace the captain. Markram provides seasoned calmness and control, Pooran explosive aggression and national familiarity, and Marsh that extra impact and international know-how. Any one of the three could provide LSG the spark they need to jumpstart their season.

The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is the most thrilling cricket competition of the year. The entire world of fans is excited to see their beloved teams competing against each other. Below is all the information about the live broadcast and streaming details of the competition.

Match Details

• Today's Match: Australia vs South Africa
• Venue: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, Pakistan
• Time: 2:30 PM IST

LIVE STREAMING DETAILS OF SA VS AUS

• India: Star Sports 1, 2, Sports18; JioCinema, Hotstar.
• Pakistan: PTV, Ten Sports; Myco, Tamasha.
• MENA & UAE: CricLife MAX, CricLife MAX2; STARZPLAY.
• Australia: Amazon Prime Video (Hindi commentary available).
• New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ; Now, SkyGo.
• South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport; SuperSport app.
• Bangladesh: Nagorik TV, T Sports; Toffee app, Toffee website.
• Sri Lanka: Maharaja TV (TV1); Sirasa.

Jio Hotstar is a free streaming platform  we can easily access

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Probable playing xi:

SA:Ryan Rickleton, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markaram, Rassie Van Der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Lungi Ngidi

AUS :Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Jos Inglis, Marnus Labuschagne, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Sean Abbott, Aaron Hardie/ Nathan Ellis, Spencer Johnson, Adam Zampa 

The most exciting New Zealand vs South Africa is the 2nd match of the tri-series tour of Pakistan in 2025. The match has a separate fan base and it is most trilling with the good squads

Match Details

• Teams: New Zealand vs South Africa
• Tournament: NZ & SA tour of Pakistan 2025
• Date: February 10, 2025
• Time: 10:00 AM IST
• Venue: Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore

TOSS: New Zealand own the opt to bowl

Live Streaming and Telecast :

In India: The match will be live telecast on Sony Sports Network. Online streaming will be available on the SonyLIV app or website.

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In Pakistan: Viewers can watch the live telecast on PTV Sports.

In New Zealand: Sky Sport NZ will broadcast the match live.

In Bangladesh:TV Channel Gazi TV (GTV), T Sports and Online Streaming: Rabbithole app, T Sports app

In the United States: Willow TV will provide live coverage.

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Highlights to Batch:

Both the teams played remarkable batting; explosive power hitting, smart stroke play kept the fans on tenterhooks throughout.

Brilliant bowling spells mounted pressure leading to crucial breakthroughs.

A thrilling finish at the end gave this match an experience that most games in the series could hardly surpass.

Magnificent fielding; brilliant catches, quick runouts showed that how agile both teams were in fielding.

SA20 2025 LIVE STREAMING DETAILS:

The excitement is palpable as the SA20 2025 final is fast approaching, with cricket fans worldwide. South Africa has its premier T20 league that has so far offered a roller coaster of action and suspense. Here's where you can find how to watch the SA20 final live

• Match Date: February 8, 2025
  Time: 9:00 PM IST
  Venue: Johannesburg

TOSS TIMING:8:30 PM

Where to Watch SA20 Live – TV & Streaming Platforms

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🔥 SA20 FINAL SHOWDOWN! 🔥
It's MI Cape Town 🆚 Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the grand finale! 🏆 Who's taking the crown? Drop your predictions! 👇⚡ #SA20 #SA20Final #CricketLovers #MICapeTown #SunrisersEasternCape #T20Action pic.twitter.com/YAHds8eY0v

— wicketbuzz (@wicketbuzz) February 8, 2025

MI CAPE TOWN

Right before the start of the first T20I game, the viewers became witness to an unusual event in Kinngsmead, Durban. The Indian national anthem reportedly stopped twice due to a possible technical glitch midway during the anthem.

In the first instance, the national anthem stopped and the players were left singing all by themselves. But when the glitch occurred a second time, players including the likes of Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar, and Tilak Varma were left bewildered and their hilarious reaction soon went viral on social media like wildfire.  

Watch the full incident here

Technical issues while playing India national anthem at South Africa #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/zERCrEi3DV

— Mr.Perfect 🗿 (@gotnochills007) November 8, 2024

It was a light moment for the Indian team as the players were seen chuckling around in this video footage. Hardik on one hand could be observed clapping his hands together with a smile on his face while Axar, who was standing next to him was also full of smiles. However, on the contrary, the South African team did not face any such hiccups of this sort when their country's national anthem was played. 

Calm before the storm

Although players shared a light moment before the start of the game, very few could have accurately speculated the carnage that was to follow. Sanju Samson launched a scathing attack on the Proteas bowlers and smashed his second consecutive T20I ton to power India to a commanding first innings total of 202-8. During his scintiliating knock, Samson amassed 107 in 50 balls which included seven fours and a mind-boggling 10 sixes. 

In reply, South Africa were a no-show with the bat and the target proved way beyond their reach as they were bundled out cheaply for only 141. 

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South African ODI captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out from the ODI series opener against Afghanistan due to illness. The stand-in captain's name has been announced for the ODI series opener. 

Afghanistan and South Africa are ready for the three-match ODI series in Sharjah. The ODI series opener will be played on Wednesday (September 18). 

ODI captain Temba Bavuma will miss the ODI series opener due to illness. The Cricket South Africa (CSA) hasn’t revealed any details, including his availability for the next fixtures.

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Aiden Markram will lead South Africa in the ODI series opener against Afghanistan

South African T20I captain Aiden Markram will lead South Africa for the ODI series opener against Afghanistan. The CSA has announced Markram as a stand-in captain for this ODI series.

UPDATE!

Proteas One-Day International (ODI) captain Temba Bavuma has been ruled out of the first ODI against Afghanistan on Wednesday, 18 September due to illness.

Aiden Markram will be the stand-in captain.#WozaNawe #BePartOfIt pic.twitter.com/5mnr1lDOWy

— Proteas Men (@ProteasMenCSA) September 17, 2024

The 29-year-old Markram has already led South Africa in 12 ODIs and 20 T20Is. He first led the South African ODI team in the last five games of the six-match home ODI series against India in 2018. Markram was the second youngest ODI captain for South Africa. 

In 2023, Markram led six more ODIs, including twice in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2023 in India. Last December, he led the Proteas ODI team for the last time during the three-match home ODI series against India. 

Under Markram’s leadership, the South African ODI team has won six matches and lost six games.  

Last June, the Markram-led South African team finished as the runners-up in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in the West Indies and United States. 

Afghanistan and South Africa are ready to meet outside the ICC tournaments

In the upcoming three-match ODI series in Sharjah, Afghanistan and South Africa will take on each other for the first time in international cricket outside the ICC tournaments. In their two previous ODI meetings, South Africa won by nine wickets and five wickets, respectively. 

After completion of the ODI series against Afghanistan, South Africa will play a two-match T20I series and a three-match ODI series against Ireland in Abu Dhabi. 

India’s T20 World Cup victory in 2024 were a triumph of skill, strategy, and sheer determination. Among the many highlights of the tournament, one moment stood out: Suryakumar Yadav’s stunning catch to dismiss David Miller in the final. Fielding, often an underrated aspect of cricket, played a crucial role in this victory, exemplifying the saying that “catches win matches.”

The crucial moment

With South Africa needing 16 runs from the final over, the pressure was palpable. The crowd at the stadium and millions of viewers around the world held their breath. India’s skipper, Rohit Sharma, turned to Hardik Pandya to bowl the decisive over, hoping his experience and nerve would see India through.

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Suryakumar Yadav’s stunning catch

Hardik Pandya bowled a wide-ish full toss that David Miller struck powerfully down the park. The ball seemed destined to clear the boundary, but Suryakumar Yadav had other plans. He leaped into action, catching the ball mid-air with remarkable precision. As his momentum carried him out of play, Surya had the presence of mind to release the ball back into the air, find his balance, and jump back inside the ropes to complete the catch. This jaw-dropping effort sent Miller back to the dugout and gave India a massive advantage in the dying moments of the game.

Impact on the game

The dismissal of David Miller was a turning point. South Africa, just moments away from a potential victory, found themselves reeling from the blow. Suryakumar’s catch shifted the momentum entirely, and India went on to win the match by 7 runs, securing their place as T20 World Cup champions.

ICC recognition

The ICC recognized Suryakumar Yadav’s catch as one of the best in the T20 World Cup 2024. This acknowledgment places his effort alongside other incredible catches, highlighting its significance in the context of the tournament.

Other memorable catches

Among the best catches of the tournament were Axar Patel’s one-handed stunner to dismiss Mitchell Marsh, Gulbadin Naib’s spectacular grab, Roston Chase’s diving effort, Steven Taylor’s wonderful catch against Pakistan, and Aiden Markram’s backward dive. Each of these catches had its moment of glory, but Suryakumar’s effort in the final stands out due to its timing and impact.

Player reactions

Suryakumar Yadav expressed his joy and gratitude in post-match interviews, acknowledging the team effort that led to their victory. Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya also praised Surya’s catch, emphasizing its significance in their win. The team celebrated this moment, understanding its pivotal role in their triumph.

Suryakumar Yadav’s catch will be remembered as one of the defining moments in T20 World Cup history. Comparable to other famous catches in World Cup history, this moment will be etched in the memories of cricket fans for years to come.

India’s cricket team ended a decade-long wait for an ICC trophy by defeating South Africa in a thrilling T20 World Cup final at the Kensington Oval in Barbados on June 29. This victory made India only the third team after the West Indies and England to win two titles in men’s T20 World Cup history. Under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, India had a perfect campaign, finishing unbeaten and showcasing their dominance on the world stage.

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India’s journey through the T20 World Cup was nothing short of spectacular. The team won every match leading up to the final, displaying a blend of tactical brilliance, skill, and resilience. Key victories against top teams set the tone for their successful campaign, culminating in the final against South Africa.

Top 5 captains of T20 World Cup 2024

1. Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma led India to their second T20 World Cup title, ending a decade-long wait for an ICC trophy. His strategic brilliance and ability to inspire his team were key factors in India’s unbeaten run.

Rohit took over India’s captaincy in the shortest format after the underwhelming outing from the team in the 2021 T20 World Cup. In his first outing as captain in T20 World Cup, Rohit had led the team to the semifinal in Australia two years back. It was a campaign that ended with a comprehensive defeat against England.

Rohit Sharma’s leadership was instrumental in India’s triumph. Rohit led with a calm demeanor and strategic acumen. His ability to inspire the team and make crucial decisions under pressure was evident throughout the tournament. Rohit’s record as a captain is impressive, with 50 wins from 62 T20I matches, including the World Cup final.

2. Adien Markram

Markram’s leadership saw South Africa reach their first-ever World Cup final in men’s cricket. His calm demeanor and strategic acumen were instrumental in their campaign.

Adien Markram’s captaincy was pivotal to South Africa’s success in the tournament. His leadership style, characterized by calmness and strategic thinking, helped the team navigate challenging situations. Markram’s own performances with the bat and in the field were crucial, as he led from the front and inspired confidence in his teammates.

South Africa had a commendable campaign, reaching the final after several impressive performances. The team showed resilience and skill, particularly in the knockout stages.

As a captain, Markram’s record is stellar. It goes back before the eight wins at T20 World Cup 2024, two wins in as many starts as skipper in the absence of injured Temba Bavuma at ODI World Cup 2023, having also gone six from six 10 years ago as the Proteas won the 2014 edition of the Under 19 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

3. Rashid Khan

Rashid Khan led Afghanistan to their maiden T20 World Cup semifinal, showcasing resilience and skill. His performances with the ball and as a leader were exceptional.

Afghanistan’s journey to the semifinals was one of the tournament’s highlights. Under Rashid Khan’s leadership, the team defeated top-ranked sides, including New Zealand and Australia. Afghanistan’s rise in cricket has been remarkable, and their performance in this World Cup was a testament to their growth and potential.

4. Jos Buttler

Jos Buttler’s England reached the semifinals, where they were outplayed by India. Despite the loss, Buttler’s leadership and England’s journey were noteworthy.

England’s campaign in the T20 World Cup had its ups and downs. After a shaky start, the team found their rhythm and made it to the semifinals. However, India outplayed them in the crucial match. Jos Buttler’s leadership was commendable, and England’s journey was filled with valuable lessons and experiences.

5. Rovman Powell

Rovman Powell’s West Indies had a mixed campaign, starting strong but faltering in key matches. Powell’s leadership helped the team progress, but they ultimately missed out on the semifinals.

The West Indies, co-hosts of the T20 World Cup 2024, had a promising start but faltered in key matches. Under Rovman Powell’s captaincy, the team showed glimpses of their potential but ultimately missed out on a semifinal berth. Powell’s leadership saw the team make progress, but there were areas that needed improvement.

The curtains on arguably the most exhilarating of all T20 World Cups were drawn with India’s magnificent triumph over South Africa in a pulsating final that aptly summed up the entire tournament. It twisted this way and that till the very end, leaving fans on the edge of their seats. India, with their embarrassment of riches in terms of talent and an unerring determination to win, emerged victorious, solidifying their position as one of the true behemoths of modern cricket.

With this victory, India became just the third side to win the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup twice, England (2010, 2022) and West Indies (2012, 2016) being the only other teams to have achieved the feat.

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Top 5 game-changing moments of T20 World Cup 2024

1. Suryakumar Yadav’s catch

The final over was nail-biting with South Africa needing 16 runs to win. David Miller smashed the ball over the bowler, destined to fly over the boundary ropes. But then, Suryakumar Yadav intervened.

He plucked it out of thin air, juggled it as he went over the ropes, and managed to hold on with his feet millimeters away from the boundary cushion. Third umpire Richard Kettleborough deemed it a legal catch, extinguishing South Africa’s last batting hope with Miller departing for 21.

Kagiso Rabada got a lucky boundary on the next ball after Miller’s dismissal, but South Africa managed just four more runs in the final four balls, including another dismissal, as India secured a narrow 7-run win.

2. Bumrah bagged wicket of Rizwan

Jasprit Bumrah’s prized scalp of Mohammad Rizwan (31 off 44) in the 15th over was a turning point. Rizwan, guiding Pakistan with composure, fell to Bumrah’s stunning delivery, flattening the stumps.

The moment India won the game came in the first ball of the 15th over. The stumps lay flattened. Mohammad Rizwan, on his knees, dragged himself onto his feet from the pits of disgust. Jasprit Bumrah was wheeling away wildly, his equally excited teammates leapt onto him.

The match almost in the jaws of Pakistan, Bumrah produced a moment as only he could. Bumrah’s electrifying celebration reflected the importance of this wicket. Rizwan’s dismissal brought the crowd to their feet and reinvigorated India’s supporters.

3. Bumrah’s picked wicket of Travis Head

Travis Head’s resilient knock and partnership with Mitchell Marsh brought Australia within reach of India’s challenging target of 206 runs. Kuldeep Yadav broke this crucial partnership, but it was Bumrah’s dismissal of Head in the 17th over that was pivotal.

Bumrah, bowling from around the wicket, delivered a slower ball on the stumps. Head backed away and attempted a big swing but was completely deceived by the change in pace. The ball went high into the off side, where Rohit Sharma, positioned at covers, settled under the ball and took a pressure-filled catch. Head’s dismissal was a significant relief for the Indian camp, bringing them closer to victory. With Australia’s required run rate climbing, they needed 53 runs off the final 17 balls.

4. Aiden Markram’s superman-show

In the final over against England, Aiden Markram took a brilliant catch to dismiss the in-form Harry Brook, sealing the game for South Africa. Brook was looking in good touch against the Proteas as he helped stitch a crucial partnership with Liam Livingstone worth a 78-run stand in 42 balls to take England’s chase of 164 back on track. While Liam Livingstone was dismissed after a 17-ball 33, Brook looked to carry on and went past his half-century in relatively quick fashion and was looking to put an end to the chase.

During the final over of the chase, England needed 14 runs in the last six balls to win the match. Anrich Nortje was bowling the last over and Brook aired the very first delivery. Markram took a brilliant catch running back from mid-off. He had his eyes set on the ball as he was running back and looking over his right shoulder. He stretched fully and completed the catch to take the game away from England.

5. Axar Patel’s magic against Jos Buttler

In the semifinal between India and England, Axar Patel’s impressive delivery on the very first ball dismissed Jos Buttler, who attempted a reverse-sweep but misjudged the ball.

It was the first delivery of the fourth over and Axar Patel bowled it full on off. Jos Buttler had made his mind and went for a reverse-sweep but got into a bizarre position and the ball looped up in the air off the bottom of his blade behind the stumps. 

Rishabh Pant took an easy catch, giving India the breakthrough they needed. Patel’s dismissal of Buttler set the tone for India’s defense, leading to their competitive total of 171.