Evolution as a Batter

Initially Devine batted further down the order – even batting at number 11 in her first ODI – but after working through 2013, she would move into a prominent top-order batter role, opening or batting generally in the top five. As an opener, she scored five centuries, which ranks second most for New Zealand, and was overall ninth in terms of number of ODI centuries with nine (six of which were overseas, once again second most for New Zealand).

Long-lasting Career and Key Milestones

Devine began her international cricket career at the age of 17, in 2006. Over her career she played in 159 ODIs, the second-most for a New Zealand player after Suzie Bates. She is one of only a handful of women internationally to score more than 4,000 runs in ODIs (4,256 runs) and take more than 100 wickets (110 wickets). She is New Zealand’s third-highest run-scorer for women in ODIs, behind Bates and Katey Martin who has 134 runs, and she is one of the few women to take over 100 wickets.

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World Cup Performances and Legacy

In the 2025 World Cup, despite New Zealand exiting early, she was their leading run-scorer scoring 266 runs at an average of 66.5. The highlight of her World Cup was scoring a century against Australia while chasing 327 runs, her third hundred during a World Cup and the second highest by a New Zealand woman in a World Cup event.

Conclusion

Sophie Devine’s ODI career is one of her gradual advance from a lower-order player to a world-class, all-rounder player. Her records in runs, wickets, centuries, and sixes suggest she was proficient in all areas of the game. As she retires from ODIs, her legacy as the best all-rounder in New Zealand women’s cricket, and her status as a world-class women’s cricketer, will be intact.

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Match Details

India Preview

India, led by Shubman Gill, lost the first ODI by 7 wickets (DLS method). The team struggled in both batting and bowling departments. Key batters like Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Shreyas Iyer need to step up in a must-win game. On the other hand, the bowling lineup of the team shows their inexperience. India missed their key bowler Bumrah in the first game. However, India is a solid side and knows how to bounce back.

Predicted XI: Gill, Rohit, Kohli, Iyer, Patel, KL, Sundar, Reddy, Harshit, Arshdeep, Siraj

Australia Preview

On the other hand, home team Australia took the lead in a three-match ODI series by winning the first game at Perth. They defeated India by 7 wickets in a rain-affected match thanks to amazing performances from Mitchell Owen, Josh Hazlewood, and Mitchell Marsh. The team will aim to carry forward the winning momentum and win the series.

Predicted XI: Head, Marsh, Short, Renshaw, Alex, Connolly, Owen, Bartlett, Starc, Hazlewood, Zampa

IND vs AUS: Pitch Report

The pitch at Adelaide is a balanced surface. The pitch will be well suited to the spin bowlers.

India vs Australia Prediction: Who will win 2nd ODI?

The match will be A close contest with India is expected to come out on top. The team has a great record on the ground and has some prominent names in the squad.

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Starc debut in T20 Internationals back in 2012, and in 65 matches he collected 79 wickets which is second most for Australia in this format. His best spell came in 2022 against West Indies where he picked 4 for 20. He was a major part of the side that won the T20 World Cup in 2021 at UAE, and his last match in this format was during the 2024 edition in the Caribbean.

Mitchell Starc Retires from T20 Internationals to Focus on Tests and 2027 ODI World Cup

Explaining the call, Starc repeat that the longer formats always meant more for him. “Test cricket is and has always been my highest priority,” he said. “With India tour, the Ashes and 2027 ODI World Cup all coming up, I feel this is the way for me to stay fresh and fit and perform at best.”

Australia have a very tight run of cricket ahead. From 2026, they will host Bangladesh, then a tough away tour in South Africa, four Tests against New Zealand, and a huge trip to India early in 2027. Then come the 150th anniversary Test against England at MCG, followed by an Ashes series in England later that year. After that, the ODI World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia will happen where Australia will defend their crown.

Already with two ODI World Cups won (2015 and 2023), Starc is aiming at a rare chance to become the fourth Australian to lift three titles, joining Ricky Ponting, Adam Gilchrist and Glenn McGrath.

Selectors react on Starc leaving T20Is

Chief selector George Bailey said Starc’s absence will be felt strongly. “I don’t think we will find someone else who can swing the new ball at 145 like him,” Bailey admitted. “We may not get a like-for-like replacement but guys like Nathan Ellis, Ben Dwarshuis, Sean Abbott and Xavier Bartlett are putting their hand up.”

Bailey also said he is glad Starc will continue in the other two formats. “It’s pleasing he is still focused on Tests and ODIs, where his influence and record speak loud,” he added.

What’s next for Australia in T20Is

Starc’s news was shared the same time as Australia announced their T20I squad for New Zealand tour in October. Mitchell Marsh will captain, Marcus Stoinis comes back after not playing the last few series, while Matt Short is included again after his injury. Mitchell Owen also return after concussion. Nathan Ellis will miss the series for family reasons, and Cameron Green is staying to play Sheffield Shield opener.

Australia T20I squad vs New Zealand: Mitchell Marsh (capt), Sean Abbott, Xavier Bartlett, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa.

Even though he not playing T20 Internationals anymore, Starc’s impact in the format is clear. His new ball swing and yorkers at top pace were match winning tools that gave Australia edge many times. He played an important role in shaping the team’s white-ball rise in last decade.

His retirement now make clear he wants to give everything to Tests and ODIs. With big tours and the 2027 World Cup around the corner, Starc look to keep his body ready and his game sharp for what will be a busy and challenging journey ahead.

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Match Details

Hubli Tigers preview

Hubli Tigers, led by in-form left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal, is a well-balanced squad. They have a solid batting lineup with players like Mohammed Taha, Abhinav Manohar, Rakshit S, and Krishnan Shrijith. KC Cariappa and Shreesha Achar have done well in bowling. They defeated the Mangalore Dragons in Qualifier 1 by a huge 110-run margin thanks to an amazing performance from captain Padikkal with an unbeaten 99 runs, Abhinav’s attacking fifty, and the bowling collective effort.

Predicted XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Mohammed Taha, Abhinav Manohar, Manvanth Kumar, Krishnan Shrijith, Karthikeya KP, Rakshit S, Ritesh Bhatkal, Shreesha Achar, KC Cariappa, Yash Punja, Nathan D’mello

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Mangalore Dragons preview

After losing Qualifier 1 by 110 runs, the team bounced back strong in Qualifier 2 by defeating the Bengaluru Blasters by 7 wickets thanks to impressive performances from Shreyas Gopal, Lochan Gowda, and BR Sharath. The bowling lineup of the team is their real strength. They have informed bowlers like Kranthi Kumar, Shreyas Gopal, and Abhilash Shetty. In batting, Gowda and BR Sharath have been key. Overall it’s a solid squad, and they have dominated the tournament so far.

Predicted XI: Lochan Gowda, BR Sharath, Aadarsh Prajwal, KV Aneesh, Macneil Hadley Noronha, S Shivaraj, Kranthi Kumar, Shreyas Gopal, Thippa Reddy, Ronit More, Sachin Shinde

Hubli Tigers vs Mangalore Dragons Pitch Report

Mangalore Dragons vs Gulbarga Mystics, Final of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025, is set to be played at Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore. The pitch here is a balanced surface. In a total of 91 T20 matches played at this venue, the team batting first won 40, while the chasing team emerged victorious 50 times.

Hubli Tigers vs Mangalore Dragons Prediction: Who will win the Final?

The Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 Final between the Hubli Tigers and Mangalore Dragons is set to be a close contest in Mysore. Both teams feature solid squads, but the overall domination this season and a great bowling lineup of the Mangalore Dragons gives them an edge in this match.

Where to Watch Final of Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025?

Fans can enjoy all the action of the Maharaja T20 Trophy 2025 on FanCode and Star Sports on Television.

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League of Legends Esports World Cup 2025 Qualified Teams

This year, teams are split across two stages – Group Stage and Playoffs. Four of them already in Playoffs, but the other eight have to go through the first round to get there.

Group Stage Teams:

These are the squads starting from Group Stage and must win to move forward:

• Hanwha Life Esports (LCK)
• FlyQuest (LTA North)
• Cloud9 (LTA North)
• FURIA (LTA South)
• CTBC Flying Oyster (LCP)
• GAM Esports (LCP)
• KOI (LEC)
• G2 Esports (LEC)

Teams Already in Playoffs:

Thanks to their top-four finish at the MSI 2025, these four teams already in the Playoff bracket:

• Gen.G (LCK)
• T1 (LCK)
• AG.AL (LPL), replacing Anyone’s Legend
• Bilibili Gaming (LPL)

So these teams won’t be in Group Stage but will meet the winners later in knockout rounds.

League of Legends Esports World Cup 2025 Format Explained

This year’s format is split in two styles, depending which stage is being played. The Group Stage has a different setup than the Playoffs.

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Group Stage:

• Teams: Two groups, four teams each
• Format: Double elimination
• Match Style: All matches are best-of-one
• Advancing: Two teams from each group go to Playoffs

Playoff Stage:

• Total: Eight teams in a single elimination bracket
• Match Style:
• Quarterfinals and Semis: Best-of-three
• Grand Final: Best-of-five

The system is meant to test teams’ consistency and flexibility across different match types.

League of Legends Esports World Cup 2025: Schedule

The matches begin on July 16, with Group Stage starting first. Several teams go head-to-head on opening day. Timings are listed across regions for easy access.

Group Stage – July 16

• Hanwha Life Esports vs CTBC Flying Oyster- PT: 2 AM | IST: 2:30 PM | KST: 6 PM
• KOI vs GAM Esports- PT: 3 AM | IST: 3:30 PM | KST: 7 PM
• G2 Esports vs FURIA- PT: 4 AM | IST: 4:30 PM | KST: 8 PM
• FlyQuest vs Cloud9- PT: 5 AM | IST: 5:30 PM | KST: 9 PM

Follow-up Matches – July 16–17

• Winners Matches: PT: 6 AM–7 AM | IST: 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
• Elimination Matches: PT: 8 AM–9 AM | IST: 8:30 PM–9:30 PM
• Deciders: PT: 2 AM–3 AM (July 17) | IST: 2:30 PM–3:30 PM

Playoffs Start – July 17

• Gen.G vs TBD- PT: 4 AM | IST: 4:30 PM | KST: 8 PM
• Bilibili Gaming vs TBD- PT: 7 AM | IST: 7:30 PM | KST: 11 PM
• AG.AL vs TBD (July 18)- PT: 2 AM | IST: 2:30 PM | KST: 6 PM
• T1 vs TBD- PT: 5 AM | IST: 5:30 PM | KST: 9 PM

The schedule is tight, so fans will need to keep up with back-to-back games across these two days.

How to Watch League of Legends Esports World Cup 2025

Fans can follow every match from the Esports World Cup live through a couple of online platforms:

• YouTube: EWC official channel
• Official Website: esportsworldcup.com

With global squads lining up and a loaded schedule kicking off from July 16, the League of Legends EWC 2025 is looking to be a tournament full of high-pressure matchups and dramatic turns. Whether your favorites are already in the Playoffs or still fighting their way in, this event is shaping up to be one that’s hard to ignore.

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