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Cricket fans have many tournaments to follow, but ICC events are the most prestigious. From 2025-2031, ICC tournaments will be hosted by 12 countries, including first-time host Namibia. Key events are:

• 2025: Champions Trophy, Pakistan
• 2026: T20 World Cup, India & Sri Lanka
• 2027: ODI World Cup, South Africa, Zimbabwe & Namibia
• 2028: T20 World Cup, Australia & New Zealand
• 2029: Champions Trophy, India
• 2030: T20 World Cup, England, Ireland & Scotland
• 2011: ODI World Cup, India & Bangladesh

Net Run Rate (NRR) in Cricket:

NRR acts as a tiebreaker for teams with the same points in a league, determining their standing. It shows how many runs a team scores compared to how many runs they let the other team score. NRR is calculated by subtracting the opponent's Run Rate from the team's Run Rate. Tournament NRR is calculated using the formula: (Total runs scored / Total overs faced) - (Total runs conceded / Total overs bowled).

How to Calculate Net Run Rate:

1. Calculate Run Rate (RR) for each team in a match.

   • RR = Total runs scored / Total overs faced

2. Calculate Match NRR for each team.

   • Match NRR = Team’s Run Rate − Opponent’s Run Rate

3. Calculate Tournament NRR for each team.

   • Tournament NRR = (Total runs scored / Total overs faced) - (Total runs conceded / Total overs bowled)

Example:

For RCB: Total runs scored in all matches = 1500 runs Total overs faced in all matches = 250 overs Total runs conceded in all matches = 1400 runs Total overs bowled in all matches = 245 overs Tournament NRR = (1500 / 250) – (1400 / 245) So, RCB’s tournament NRR = 6.00 − 5.71 = 0.29

Fielders are crucial in cricket, excelling with catches, run outs, and overall efficiency. This article highlights the top 10 fielders in cricket history, including Jonty Rhodes, who revolutionized fielding with his agility and energy for South Africa; Paul Collingwood, the England captain known for his sharp reflexes and consistent fielding; Kieron Pollard, renowned for his stunning catches despite a heavy build; Steve Smith, an exceptional slip fielder with quick reflexes; Ravindra Jadeja, a master of direct hits who rarely drops catches for India; Virat Kohli, who energizes the field with his fitness and accurate throws; Ricky Ponting, an exceptional catcher and accurate thrower for Australia; Suresh Raina, an enthusiastic fielder with remarkable energy for India; Faf du Plessis, who exhibits excellent judgment and diving catches in ODIs and T20s; and AB de Villiers, a versatile fielder with speed and sharp reflexes.

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) is a vital platform for budding Indian cricketers, offering ample opportunities to showcase their T20 skills. Originating as a means to promote T20 cricket at the grassroots level, it has grown significantly since its inception in 2006-07. The format features 38 teams divided into Elite groups, with knockout stages determining the champion. Notably, the tournament introduces strategic rules like the impact player substitution, enhancing its appeal. With teams like Tamil Nadu, Baroda, and Karnataka dominating, the SMAT reflects the depth of cricketing talent in India.