As Team India scripts a famous T20 World Cup win after 17 years, we at Cricbaazi podcast looks at the performance of the side and the legacy of key individuals.

Score summary - South Africa vs India

India 176-7 from 20 overs: Virat Kohli (76 off 59), Axar Patel (47 off 31), Shivam Dube (27 off 16);

Keshav Maharaj (2-23), Anrich Nortje (2-26), Kagiso Rabada (1-36)

South Africa 169-8 from 20 overs: Heinrich Klaasen (52 off 27), Quinton de Kock (39 off 31), Tristan Stubbs (31 off 21); Hardik Pandya (3-20), Jasprit Bumrah (2-18), Arshdeep Singh (2-20)

India had last won a global ICC event at the 2013 Champions Trophy, with their previous World Cup success the 2011 50-over edition on home turf. This T20 triumph for India comes seven months after they lost the 50-over World Cup final to Australia in Ahmedabad - their only defeat in that competition. History would not repeat itself.

The final countdown is upon us as the stage is set for the T20 World Cup Final between India and South Africa. Both teams have been unbeaten this tournament, but only one will take home the Cup! Ready to cheer for the Men in Blue? Hosts Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney discuss India's World Cup 2024 campaign till now and prays for not getting choked in another ICC tournament. Key highlights from the episode:

0:00 - 0:44: Introduction

0:45 - 3:13: T20 World Cup Final Assumptions

3:14 - 4:24: Semi-final vs. England

4:25 - 6:48: Weaknesses and Suggested Changes

6:49 - 9:58: Team Strengths

9:59 - 14:35: Potential Outcomes for India

14:36 - 17:19: Match Predictions

17:20 - 19:47: Final Thoughts

In this week’s IPL 2024 Roundup, hosts RJ Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney dissect the thrilling matches, unexpected upsets, and heated moments that unfolded on the cricketing stage. From jaw-dropping sixes to nail-biting finishes, they’ve got it all covered! But wait, there’s more! The duo dives deep into the Hardik Pandya saga. Why are fans divided? Why are some booing the talented all-rounder? Let’s explore: The Leadership Shift: Hardik Pandya, once the captain of Gujarat Titans, now leads the Mumbai Indians. But this transition hasn’t been smooth. Fans in Ahmedabad and Hyderabad have already expressed their discontent, and now, the Wankhede Stadium crowd awaits him with bated breath. Ambition vs. Loyalty: Hardik’s ambition to climb the cricketing ladder clashed with fans’ expectations. Some demand unwavering loyalty, while others hurl casteist slurs due to his appearance. It’s a complex web of emotions. The IPL Effect: The IPL isn’t just cricket; it’s an emotional rollercoaster. Fans form intense connections with their teams, and any perceived betrayal stings. Gujarat feels jilted, and Mumbai fans mourn the “coup” against beloved captain Rohit Sharma. Performative Outrage: Some outrage is performative, seeking attention or laughs. But for cricketers accustomed to adoration, this hostility is uncharted territory. Cricket remains primarily international, and Hardik’s skin isn’t as thick as his bowling arm. The T20 World Cup Thriller: Remember when Hardik shrugged off the result after the Pakistan match? That resilience might serve him well now. Join us as we dissect the drama, analyze the stats, and unravel the enigma that is Hardik Pandya. Hit that subscribe button, like, and share – because cricket isn’t just a game; it’s a passion that fuels debates and emotions! 🏆🔥

Rajasthan Royals will look to sort out their batting woes and bring their campaign back on track, while an inconsistent Punjab Kings will be eager to keep the winning momentum going today. KKR needs to win all their remaining matches to make it to the playoffs. While Lucknow on 14 points needs a couple more wins. They can also get through with 16 points since they are within the top four. Host @shikhar_var preview today's match in this episode.

Gujarat Titans are all set to take on the Mumbai Indians in Match 51 of IPL 2022 at the Brabourne Stadium. GT will look to get on their winning formula while Mumbai will play for some pride now. Watch this episode as Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney preview the #GTvsMI match with Zubaan Kesari Man.

Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad will lock horns with each other in their next match of IPL 2022. The DC vs SRH, match 50 of IPL 2022 is set to take place today at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Host Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney talk about today's match preview in this episode.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Chennai Super Kings in the 49th match of IPL 2022 on Wednesday. It will be the second game of the season for both the teams against each other. Host Rahul Makin talks about the #CSKvsRCB encounter in this episode.

Gujarat Titans is all set to clash with Punjab Kings. GT has been the team to beat in IPL 2022, with just one loss so far in nine matches. A win in this match will guarantee them a place in the top 2. Watch the #GTvsPBKS match preview with RJ Rahul Makin.

Ravindra Jadeja hands over the CSK captaincy thrown back in MS Dhoni’s hand. What’s going on in CSK camp? Listen to this episode for the insider discussion and today’s match preview- Delhi vs Lucknow & Hyderabad vs Chennai.

RCB will look to be on the winning side against Gujarat while Gujarat will look to make their place in the playoffs in the afternoon encounter. MI might struggle again to win against RR but what about Jos Butler vs Bumrah! Watch this episode for today's match predictions. Watch the video episode here: https://youtu.be/fsQGKjbsRDQ

Punjab Kings will face Lucknow Supergiants in the 42nd match at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium, Pune today. Punjab Kings are placed 6th in the IPL 2022 points table with 8 points with 4 wins and as many losses while Lucknow Supergiants are placed 4th in the IPL 2022 points table with 10 points after winning 5 and losing 3 games.

The 41st match of the Tata IPL 2022 will see Delhi Capitals facing off against Kolkata Knight Riders today at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both teams are desperately in need for a win. How will their fortunes turn? Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney talks about that in this episode. Watch this episode as we discuss on Virat Kohli's bad form and should he finally take a rest now?

Sunrisers Hyderabad will square off against Gujarat Titans in their next match of IPL 2022. The GT vs SRH clash is scheduled to take place today at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. SRH is led by Kane Williamson and they defeated Gujarat Titans in the first encounter earlier.

The first few days of IPL gave all the fun to the cricket lovers. From watching Dhoni back to hitting massive sixes to trying to understand Hardik's luck with Mumbai to watching a 500+ run game and to witness King Kohli back in form. Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney wraps up the first week of IPL.

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals will feature in the 39th match of the IPL 2022 today. It will be the second match between them, RCB won the last match by 4 wickets. But how will RCB bounce back from a game where they lost their pride? Listen to the RR vs RCB match preview in this episode.

The 37th match of IPL 2022 will be between LSG and MI on Sunday. With 4 wins in 7 matches, LSG is placed in the fifth position, while MI, who have lost all seven games so far, are at the bottom of the points table. Watch this video as Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney preview the #MIvsLSG match.

Shreyas Iyer & Co. look to bring a halt to the losing streak against high-flying newcomers Gujarat while Hyderabad & Bangalore will look to continue their momentum. Host Shikhar Varshney & Rahul Makin talk about today's clash of #IPL2022 with guest Naseer Sahab.

The El Clasico of the IPL — Mumbai Indians versus Chennai Super Kings — at the DY Patil Stadium today will be minus the fizz and excitement that is generally associated with the clash. Host Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney discuss why MI And CSK are losing IPL matches and how they can qualify for the playoffs now.

Top spot up for grabs in clash of high-flying LSG and RCB. With Dinesh Karthik in red-hot form, LSG could look to target his leg-spin weakness and hold back Ravi Bishnoi. Host Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney discuss #RCBvsLSG with Bachpan Sahab in this episode.

SRH are on a three-match winning run and are unlikely to make a tweak in their playing XI vs PBKS. While CSK will look to defeat the table-toppers Gujrat in the evening encounter of IPL 2022 today. Host Shikhar Varshney discusses the playing XI, fantasy team XI & more.

Mumbai is still looking for their first win of the tournament and will look to get it straight against Lucknow today in the afternoon encounter of IPL 2022 today while Banglore will look to get on their winning path once again after being defeated by Chennai. Host Shikhar Varshney discusses the playing XI, fantasy team XI & shares his predictions in this episode.

Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders will play the 25th match of IPL 2022 today at Brabourne Stadium. SRH have won 2 out of 4 matches and are placed in the third-last position in the points table. Host Shikhar & Rahul discuss the playing XI, fantasy team XI & much more in this episode.

Rajasthan Royals will take on the Gujarat Titans in Match 24 of IPL 2022. The #RRvsGT winner will hold the top position in the points table. Host Shikhar Varshney & Rahul Makin discuss today's match with a special guest.

A winless Mumbai Indians will be looking to turn their fortunes around when they meet Punjab Kings today. What changes can MI make to their squad and who all will make it to the Fantasy Team XI? Listen to this episode to know more! You can also watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/43Ru9kmuhzk

2 years and a trophy vs 16 years and no trophy! That's what the debate is all about all over the internet since RCB has lifted the WPL 2024 trophy. What is so special about Smriti Mandana's camp that they manage to give Naama Bengaluru fans, a sigh of relief. Listen to this episode as Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney talk about the RCB WPL & IPL team, the comeback of King Kohli to the cricket field and the first encounter of IPL 2024.

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Jadeja's CSK will take on Faf led RCB in Match 22 of the IPL 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium today. CSK is still looking for their first win while RCB is now on a winning streak but which team will come out stronger today? Listen to this episode as host Shikhar & Rahul discuss the playing XI, Fantasy Team XI and head-to-head of #CSKvsRCB match.

Super Sunday of the Tata IPL 2022 will see Kolkata Knight Riders facing off against Delhi Capitals & the evening encounter will witness Rajasthan facing off against Lucknow. Tune in to this episode as hosts Shikhar & Rahul discuss the match preview with KEJRI-BALL Sahab.

CSK will face SRH in the 17th match of IPL 2022 today. Both the teams haven't won a game but one team will open their account today. MI will face RCB in the evening encounter of the tournament where MI will look to gain 2 points while RCB wants to continue their winning momentum. What changes can be expected in the teams & who all make it to the Fantasy Team XI? Tune in to this episode to know more!

Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans will face other in the 16th match of IPL 2022 on Friday. They both have had a decent run in the tournament so far. Tune into this episode to know how this face-off could turn out. Also, what changes can both the teams make in their playing XI & who all makes it to the Fantasy Team XI? You can watch the video episode here: https://youtu.be/Q8Yj-K1Ff1c

LSG played their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad where they won by 12 runs while DC played their last game against Gujarat Titans and lost the game by 14 runs. Tune into this episode to know how this face-off could turn out. Will Delhi Capital bounce back? Also, what changes can both the teams make in their playing XI & who all makes it to the Fantasy Team XI?

Mumbai Indians are coming off two losses in two games and will be keen to get off the mark against in-form KKR. Tune into this episode to find out, What changes can both the teams make in their playing XI & who all makes it to the Fantasy Team XI?

Rajasthan Royals will square off against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 13th match of #IPL2022. RR have begun the season with a bang, winning both their matches so far while RCB has won 1 game only. What changes are expected in both the team and who all will make it to the Fantasy Team XI? Listen to the full episode to know!

Chennai Super Kings will aim to snap their two-match losing streak when they battle the Punjab Kings tonight in IPL 2022. Host Rahul & Shikhar talk about the captainship debate in the #CSK team and which players will make it to the Fantasy XI Team? Listen now! You can also watch the video version of Cricbaazi here: https://youtu.be/O64st8cl9e0

An exciting Saturday awaits for the cricket fans as Mumbai will meet Rajasthan today in the afternoon encounter of #IPL2022 and Gujrat will be facing Delhi in the evening encounter. Which team has more winning probability, which player will have the spotlight and who all makes it to the Fantasy XI Team?

KKR will take on PBKS in match 8 of the IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium today. Both teams have gotten off to a winning start in their respective IPL 2022 campaign. This will be KKR’s third game while the second of Punjab’s campaign. Listen to this episode till the end as Rahul and Shikhar welcomes a special guest - Piddu Sahab into their studio for some Cricbaazi.

In this episode, hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney wrap up the #IndVsEng test series and talk about the young generation that has recently joined the clan. The discussion went on to the future of captaincy, WPL, IPL, MS Dhoni and more!

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Lucknow Super Giants will clash against defending champions Chennai Super Kings in the 7th match of the IPL 2022 today. Which team will be able to make a comeback after losing their open encounters respectively? Host Shikhar & Rahul preview the #LSGvsCSK match in this episode. Participate in the 'Cricbaazi Ka Baazigar' contest to win exciting prizes.

The 6th match of the IPL 2022 will see Royal Challengers Bangalore facing off against Kolkata Knight Riders today at the DY Patil Sports Academy, Navi Mumbai. What changes can both the teams make and how would you make a perfect Fantasy Team XI? Listen to this episode to know more! Sasta SRK in this episode will tickle your bones, Don't forget to follow the podcast for more updates :-)

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will start their campaign against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the fifth match of the IPL 2022 at Pune's Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium today. Host Shikhar & Rahul discuss the playing XI, fantasy team XI, head-to-head record and more in this episode.

All the eyes of the Cricket world will be up on today's clash between Gujrat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants. How will the new teams shape up their playing XI and what combination can perform well for you in your Fantasy Team XI? Watch this video to know more!

Cricket fans have a reason to celebrate Sunday as they will witness 2 big clash today - Delhi vs Mumbai and Banglore vs Punjab. Which team looks strong on paper? What will be the playing XI & the fantasy team? Host Shikhar & Rahul talk about all this and more in this episode.

India's favourite festival is back on its own grounds and your cricket enthusiast boys are also back to give you updates, predictions, fantasy team and much more of every match. In this episode, we talk about the first match of the season - Chennai vs Kolkata. Tune in to get your analysis right!

We have been witnessing India's dominance over the Sri Lankan team over the year but what was different in this series win? Who broke what record and who made a new one? What are the Cricbaazi plans for IPL? Tune in to know more!

In this episode, Rahul & Shikhar celebrates their 100th episode and talk to Punya Mehra, UAE U-19 Cricketer to understand the new or changed rules of cricket. Tune in to know how these rules will impact the game now!

Shreyas Iyer is going through a scintillating form. He's been through ups and downs in his career but capitalised on his opportunities. That and more about the India vs Sri Lanka series on today's episode of Cricbaazi.

The Indian Cricket Team will take the ground today against Sri Lanka without Virat Kohli & Rishabh Pant and will aim to maintain their winning streak. What can be the possible changes? Hosts Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney talk about all that and more in this episode. Listen to this episode till the end as the hosts try to understand the talk of the town - Wriddhiman Saha controversy and his place in the team.

In the second instalment of the Cricbaazi X Push Sports episode, hosts Rahul Makin and Shikhar Varshney persist in their dialogue with entrepreneurs Puru Singh and Nitin Pahuja. Having recently showcased their venture on Shark Tank India, they triumphantly secured funding of 80 Lakhs. The conversation delves into their experiences shaping the evolving landscape of #sports education in schools, the transformative impact on personal development, and the rising popularity of underground sports. The #entrepreneurs also share insights into their #SharkTank pitch, including their preferences among the Sharks, and reflect on the shifts in their journey post the Shark Tank experience.

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In this episode, hosts Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney talks about the Delhi Capitals performance at the #IPLMegaAuction 2022. How is the team looking after the auctions? What can be the possible playing XI in the first match? Listen to this episode for all this and more!

In this Delhi Capitals Auction Strategy episode, host Rahul Makin & Shikhar Varshney sits down with DDCA Coach Puru to understand what Delhi is looking for in the upcoming #IPLMegaAuction.

The Junior and senior Indian Cricket Team celebrated a perfect weekend by winning their matches comfortably. What are the talking points from the U-19 World Cup Final match and the #IndVsWI 1st ODI? Hosts Rahul Makin (@rahulmakin) & Shikhar Varshney (@TweetShikh) talk about that in this episode. Listen till the end to know how the Late Lata Mangeshkar helped the Indian Cricket Board!