Relive the exhilaration of India's Champions Trophy victory with Abhi and Dev! In this episode, they celebrate the team's historic achievement and delve into the crucial semi-final clash against Australia and the triumphant final against New Zealand.

A Tournament to Remember:

• Semi-Final Showdown: Analyze India's performance against Australia, highlighting key moments and player contributions that secured their place in the final.
• Final Triumph: Celebrate the victory over New Zealand, discussing the team's strategies and standout performances that led to their championship win.
• Squad Analysis: Abhi and Dev provide a comprehensive review of the Indian squad's performance throughout the tournament, highlighting the key players who contributed to their success.

Addressing the Venue Debate:

• Unfair Advantage? The hosts tackle the claims made by other teams regarding India's perceived advantage of playing all their matches at a single venue.
• Refuting the Claims: Abhi and Dev present their arguments and perspectives, refuting the notion of an unfair advantage and emphasizing the team's well-deserved victory.

This episode is a celebration of India's Champions Trophy victory and a comprehensive analysis of their journey to the top!

Join Abhi and Dev as they share their excitement, dissect key moments, and address the post-tournament discussions surrounding the venue.

In this episode, Abhi and Dev recap India's thrilling victory over New Zealand and preview the highly anticipated semi-final clash against Australia.

India's Resilience Against New Zealand:

• Top Order Collapse & Middle Order Heroics: Discuss how India's batting lineup recovered from an early collapse, highlighting the crucial contributions of the middle and lower order.
• Spin Surprise: Analyze the impact of India's unexpected fourth spinner, who delivered a match-winning five-wicket haul.
• New Zealand's Fight: Acknowledge New Zealand's exceptional fielding and Kane Williamson's remarkable batting performance.
• Pandya & Axar's Crucial Roles: Applaud Hardik Pandya's batting and Axar Patel's consistent all-round performance.

India's Champions Trophy Momentum:

• Complete Team Contribution: Celebrate how every member of India's playing XI has contributed to their victories, showcasing the team's depth and versatility.
• Tournament Potential: Express optimism about India's chances of winning the tournament, given their strong performances so far.

Semi-Final Preview: India vs. Australia:

• Australia's Threat: Analyze the strengths of the Australian team, including Travis Head's explosive batting and the middle order's ability to handle spin.
• Early Wickets are Key: Dev emphasizes the importance of India taking early wickets to put pressure on the Australian batting lineup.
• Top Order Confidence: Abhi expresses hope that India's top order batting collapse is behind them and that they will deliver strong performances in the remaining matches.

Join Abhi and Dev for an in-depth analysis of India's victory over New Zealand and a comprehensive preview of the crucial semi-final clash against Australia!

Abhi and Dev are in high spirits as they review India's stellar start to the Champions Trophy! In this episode, they break down India's two consecutive victories and look ahead to the crucial clash against New Zealand.

Bowling Brilliance: A Team Effort:

• Complete Team Performance: Abhi highlights India's bowling unit's collective effort, emphasizing how they've worked in tandem rather than relying on individual brilliance.
• Spinners' Impact: The hosts laud the spinners for their economical spells and crucial wicket-taking abilities.
• Shami's Resurgence: Dev celebrates Mohammed Shami's triumphant return from injury, noting his timely return to form.

Batting Fireworks & Solid Support:

• Gill & Kohli's Centuries: Dev praises the match-winning centuries from Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli, which anchored India's batting performance.
• Middle Order Contributions: The hosts appreciate the supporting roles played by the middle order batsmen, who provided crucial stability and partnerships.
• Rohit's Intent: Abhi applauds Rohit Sharma's aggressive starts, which have given India a significant advantage in the powerplay.

Looking Ahead to New Zealand:

• The Toughest Test: Both Abhi and Dev acknowledge that the upcoming match against New Zealand will be India's most significant challenge yet.
• Eager Anticipation: They express their excitement for the clash and anticipate a thrilling contest between two top-tier teams.

Join Abhi and Dev for an upbeat and insightful review of India's Champions Trophy campaign so far! They will dissect the team's strengths, celebrate individual performances, and preview the highly anticipated match against New Zealand.

The Champions Trophy 2025 is just around the corner, and excitement is building! In this episode (S2 E23), Abhi and Dev preview India's chances at the tournament, which will be held in Dubai and Pakistan.

Navigating the Group of Death:

• A Tough Challenge: Abhi highlights the formidable competition India faces in their group, including arch-rivals Pakistan and the ever-dangerous New Zealand.
• Dev's Cautious Optimism: Dev expresses cautious optimism about India's chances of reaching the knockout stages, emphasizing the need for consistent performances against top-quality opposition.

Key Factors for Success:

• Shami's Form is Crucial: Dev stresses the importance of Mohammed Shami returning to peak form for India's bowling attack to be truly effective.
• India's Bowling Prowess: Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of India's bowling unit and how they can adapt to the conditions in Dubai.

Decoding India's Playing XI:

• Abhi's Predicted Lineup: Abhi shares his potential playing XI for India, considering player form, team balance, and potential match-ups.
• Dev's Take: Dev offers his insights and thoughts on Abhi's proposed playing XI, sparking a healthy debate about the best combination for India.

This episode is a must-listen for any Indian cricket fan eager to get a comprehensive preview of India's Champions Trophy campaign! Join Abhi and Dev for insightful discussions, predictions, and a deep dive into India's chances at this prestigious tournament.

After a challenging run against Australia, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, India has emphatically bounced back with a dominant series win against England. Join Abhi and Dev as they dissect India's comprehensive victories in both the T20I (4-1) and ODI (3-0) series.

T20I Triumph: A Complete Team Effort:

• Contributions Across the Board: Analyze how almost every player contributed with both bat and ball, showcasing the team's depth and versatility.
• Top Order Explosiveness & Middle Order Grit: Discuss the balance between aggressive top-order batting and resilient middle-order performances.
• Areas for Improvement: Identify areas where India can still improve, including early wicket-taking and the form of key T20 batters.

ODI Sweep: Champions Trophy Bound?

• Century Stars: Celebrate the two centurions who led India's charge in the ODI series.
• Dominant Performance: Analyze India's clinical victories, particularly the final ODI where their batting prowess effectively sealed the game before England even had a chance to bat.

This episode provides a comprehensive analysis of India's successful series against England and sets the stage for their Champions Trophy campaign. Join Abhi and Dev for insightful discussions, player evaluations, and predictions for the future of Indian cricket.

The Border-Gavaskar Trophy, a series that has seen some of the most intense and memorable battles in Test cricket history, witnessed a different kind of contest this time around. Australia emerged victorious with a 3-1 scoreline, but the series was far from a one-sided affair.

A Series of Missed Opportunities:

• Beyond the Scoreline: While Australia emerged victorious 3-1, the series was far from a one-sided affair. Abhi and Dev analyze the key factors that contributed to India's struggles, acknowledging that neither team consistently played at their peak.
• Rohit & Kohli's Challenges: They discuss the underwhelming performances of key Indian batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and their impact on the series outcome.
• Jaiswal's Brilliance & Bumrah's Dominance: Celebrate the standout performances of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jasprit Bumrah, providing glimpses of hope for Indian cricket.
• Nitish Kumar Reddy's Impact: Discuss the emergence of Nitish Kumar Reddy and his potential impact on the Indian Test team.

Join Dev and Abhi for an insightful discussion on India's performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the challenges that lie ahead.

In this episode, Dev sits down with the renowned cricket analyst, Cricketism (@MidnightMusings), to dissect India's recent T20 series victory in South Africa.

Key Topics Covered:

• Sanju Samson's Sensational Form: Explore the reasons behind Sanju Samson's explosive batting performances and his potential impact on the Indian T20 team.
• Tilak Varma's Transformation: Analyze Tilak Varma's evolution from a steady batsman to a fearless aggressor.
• Spin Wizards: Chakravarthy & Bishnoi: Discuss the contributions of Varun Chakravarthy and Ravi Bishnoi to India's success.
• Axar Patel's All-Round Brilliance: Acknowledge Axar Patel's exceptional performances with both bat and ball.
• The Future of Indian T20 Cricket: Speculate on India's T20 future, considering the emergence of young talents and the team's overall strength.

Join Dev and Cricketism for an insightful discussion on India's T20 dominance and the future of Indian cricket!

In this episode, Abhi and Dev dissect New Zealand's historic Test series win over India, a result that has sent shockwaves through the cricketing world.

Unraveling the Defeat:

• Spin Struggles: Analyze the Indian team's inability to contain the New Zealand batsmen, especially against spin.
• Batting Woes: Discuss the inconsistent performances of key Indian batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, and their impact on the series.
• New Zealand's Masterclass: Celebrate New Zealand's disciplined bowling attack and their ability to adapt to Indian conditions.

Looking Ahead to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy:

• Rohit and Virat's Form: Discuss the need for Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli to regain their form ahead of the crucial Test series against Australia.
• India's Batting Concerns: Analyze the Indian team's batting weaknesses and potential solutions.

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Join Abhi and Dev as they break down the series, highlight the key takeaways, and discuss the implications for India's Test cricket future.