The venue has seen some high-scoring encounters, with the most recent T20I between India and Australia played here in 2016, when India posted 184 batting first.
Asia Cup Rising Stars will feature similar teams as in the Men's Asia Cup earlier this year in the UAE
According to Melbourne weather reports for Friday, there is a good chance of rain around the match time, which can once again result in a shortened match, if not a completely washed-out game
Indian women's team successfully chased down a daunting target of 339 runs set by Australia to create the record for the highest successful chase in women's ODI cricket tonight.
Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 powers India to a historic five-wicket victory in the semifinal against Australia. India to clash with South Africa in final on November 2 in Navi Mumbai
On Day 2, India A will aim to capitalize on their momentum. The spinners, having found consistent turn and bounce on a responsive pitch, will look to wrap up the tail early and keep SA under pressure.
Jemimah Rodrigues' unbeaten 127 runs hand India a 5-wicket win in the thrilling semi-final tie against the mighty Australians.
The live streaming of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 final matches will be available on the JioHotstar app and website for fans in India
After being asked to bat first, Hermann (71) and Hamza (66) combined for a 130-run stand for the second wicket.
Nayar, 42, has been closely associated with the Knight Riders setup since 2018, serving as a key member of the support staff.
To maximize playtime and ensure that the day's 90 overs can be completed before natural light fades, the BCCI and Cricket South Africa have mutually agreed to revise the session timings.
India, the fourth and final team to qualify for the semi-finals, have made a key change with Shafali Verma replacing opener Pratika Rawal, who is ruled out due to an ankle injury.
The live streaming of the India Women vs Australia Women ICC Women's World Cup 2025 semifinal match will be available on the JioHotstar app and website in India
Laura Wolvaardt's majestic 169 and Marizanne Kapp's five-wicket masterclass powered South Africa Women to a record-breaking 125-run win over England in Guwahati
The defending champions Australia, who are unbeaten in the World Cup so far, will take on hosts India in the second semifinal here on Thursday.
Tharoor, a cricket aficionado, also said the selectors are too quick to discard proven talent in order to take a punt on "potential".
The former pacer Ian Bishop admitted Pratika Rawal's injury is a setback but urged India to focus on replacements.
Pant, who will lead India A, is returning after a three-month absence because of a foot injury which he sustained in July in England
Sudharsan will turn out for two India A games against South Africa A ahead of the two-match home series against the Rainbow Nation later this month.
Former West Indies pacer Ian Bishop feels hosts India should go in with an extra bowler against the mighty Australians in the Women's ODI World Cup semifinal on Thursday.