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In today’s episode of In Between Overs, Taran & Ishaan dive deep into Virat Kohli’s incredible comeback performance, reliving his vintage dominance and breaking down why he once again looks like the Kohli of old. From his aggressive intent to his impact on India’s batting lineup, the boys analyze every angle of what this resurgence means for Team India.

We also discuss:
 • How Kohli’s mentality and technique have evolved
 • Why this version of Kohli feels like “2016 2.0”
 • What his century means for India going forward
 • How his presence elevates players like Gaikwad, Iyer & Gill
 • India’s batting order decisions and long-term ODI blueprint
 • How South Africa challenged India tactically and where India must respond
 • The wider ODI narrative as both sides prepare for the decider

Deep analysis, honest takes, and plenty of laughs — all right here on In Between Overs.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro
 01:10 – Is Vintage Kohli Back?
 04:22 – Breaking Down the Ton
 08:15 – Kohli’s Influence on the Batting Group
 11:30 – India’s Top-Order Problem Solving
 15:40 – South Africa’s Tactical Response
 19:50 – What This Means for the Decider
 22:10 – Final Thoughts & Predictions

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India finally punch back after being whitewashed in the Test series, thanks to a vintage Virat Kohli hundred in Ranchi. Taran and Ishaan break down:

• Kohli’s 52nd ODI ton & why this felt like “Kohli of old”
• Rohit–Kohli’s partnership and India’s top-order template in ODIs
• Fitness, rest days & how Kohli manages his game at 37
• The XI: Gaikwad vs Tilak at No.4, Pant left out, Washington Sundar at 5
• KL Rahul as the “temporary captain” – optics, politics & options
• Is No.5 too important a spot for an all-rounder?
• Harshit Rana’s dream new-ball spell and early South Africa collapse
• The fightback from Tony de Zorzi, Brevis and Marco Jansen
• Why Kuldeep Yadav is so deadly in ODI chases
• What this win does for India’s confidence after the Test disaster
• How the rest of the ODI series might play out

Listen in as the boys go in between overs to talk tactics, selection, and the bigger picture for India’s white-ball future.

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In this episode of The In Between Overs Podcast, Taran & Ishaan unpack the second ODI between India and Australia — a game that saw history made for the wrong reasons as Virat Kohli registered back-to-back ducks for the first time in his career.

The hosts discuss:

• India’s shaky top order and Rohit–Iyer fightback
• Hazelwood’s spell of the series and Zampa’s reliability
• Fielding lapses that cost India dearly
• Promising signs from Harshit Rana and Akshar Patel
• The future of India’s all-rounder setup with Reddy & Sundar
• Australia’s rising talents — Connelly, Bartlett & Owen
• What India must change in the 3rd ODI to avoid a whitewash

🎧 Tune in for analysis, banter, and bold predictions — including Ishaan’s big call for a Kohli century in the next game!

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India vs Australia — Match 1 of the ODI series was anything but smooth sailing! 🌧️
 A stop-start game filled with rain interruptions, momentum shifts, and batting struggles saw India fall short in their first outing of the Aussie tour.

Taran & Ishaan break it all down — from Rohit & Kohli’s much-talked-about “comeback” to KL Rahul’s steady form, Axar Patel’s surprise promotion, and the brilliance of the Australian pacers. 🇮🇳🇦🇺

Plus, we talk Mitchell Marsh’s unreal front-foot pull shots, the Nathan Ellis factor, and what India must change heading into Game 2 at Adelaide Oval.

🎯 In this episode:

• India’s stop-start innings and the DLS confusion (01:00)
• Rohit & Kohli’s struggles — Same old outside-off stump story? (03:00)
• KL Rahul’s form and the batting order debate (06:00)
• Harshit Rana’s “big boy” energy & growing pains (10:00)
• Australia’s bowling masterclass — Stark, Hazlewood, and Ellis (11:30)
• Marsh & Head — why the openers are the real threat (14:00)
• India’s potential XI changes for Adelaide (17:00)
• The all-rounder puzzle — Axar, Sundar, and Nitish Kumar (17:45)

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 India have named their ODI and T20I squads for the Australia tour — and the headlines are spicy. There’s a new ODI captain, high-profile omissions (hi, Jaddu 👀), injury replacements, and conditions-driven tweaks for Aussie pitches. Taran and Ishaan break it all down, debate combinations, and lock in their XIs for both formats — plus a bold “alternate XI” thought experiment. 

Chapter markers

• 00:00 — Intro & what’s in the episode
• 00:32 — New ODI captain revealed: first reactions
• 01:06 — Why now? Rohit’s captaincy timeline vs Gill’s elevation
• 02:15 — Star power & broadcasters rubbing their hands
• 02:38 — Squad trends: UAE spin to Aussie pace; Hardik out → NKR in; Washington returns
• 03:14 — Bumrah resting for ODIs; role of Kuldeep vs extra seamer
• 04:09 — The big omission: Jadeja not in ODI squad (Axar vs Jaddu vs Washi)
• 06:15 — ODI batting core: Top four “locked” + Jaiswal as backup
• 07:12 — Middle order slots: KL Rahul and the all-rounder carousel
• 08:14 — Spin vs seam in Australia: do you still play Kuldeep?
• 08:57 — Pace pack: Siraj, Arshdeep, and the Prasidh vs Harshit call
• 09:45 — Taran’s alternate ODI XI: triple-opener gambit & the tradeoffs
• 11:07 — Transition to T20Is: same Asia Cup template?
• 11:36 — Hardik out again; NKR slots straight in; Washington as spinning AR cover
• 12:37 — Six bowling options & batting to No. 8: management’s white-ball blueprint
• 13:52 — SKY’s form & the (hypothetical) captaincy conversation
• 15:02 — T20I XI build: Abhishek–Gill up top; SKY/Sanju spine; Dube + NKR as glue
• 16:23 — Bowlers for Australia: 2 quicks + 1 spinner, who and why
• 17:29 — Rest-and-rotate for Bumrah; why carry an extra quick
• 17:50 — Wrap & listener XIs: drop yours in the comments

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 India didn’t cruise this time. Yashasvi Jaiswal went massive, captain Shubman Gill added 129, and Kuldeep Yadav spun a five-for. But West Indies roared back as John Campbell (maiden hundred) and Shai Hope (classy ton) stretched the follow-on. We debate the early declaration, bowler workload, India’s tail-wrapping problem, and how KL Rahul sealed the chase. Takeaways: Sai Sudharsan locking No.3, Jurel as elite WK backup, and why WI should let Imlach keep so Hope bats at 4.

 Segments: Jaiswal & Gill (01:00) • Run-out debate (05:30) • Declaration & psychology (09:00) • Kuldeep’s five-for (12:40) • WI tons (18:30) • Tail resistance (23:30) • India takeaways (28:00) • WI takeaways (30:00) • What’s next (32:00) 

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 We break down India’s one-sided win over West Indies in Ahmedabad: Rahul’s rare home ton, Jurel’s statement hundred, Jadeja’s all-round class, Siraj’s seven, WI’s timid fields, and why Seales is the future. Plus selection chatter and what WI must change before Test 2. 

 00:00 Intro & context (Toronto time struggle)
 02:30 India’s batting: KL, Jurel, Jadeja
 06:50 Rahul’s record & importance of this ton
 08:20 Jadeja vs Stokes debate
 10:00 Misses: Sai Sudharsan’s short stay
 12:40 India’s bowling: Siraj + spin squeeze
 14:30 WI tactics & Seales usage
 18:10 WI batting: starts, no conversions
 20:00 Leadership, home dominance & wrap 

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The Asia Cup 2025 final is done — now it’s time to pick our Team of the Tournament! From Tilak Verma’s maturity to Shaheen’s comeback, who makes the cut?

Show notes

• Intro: India beat Pakistan, time for best XI
• Openers debate (Gill, Abhishek, Farhan)
• Nissanka & Saif Hassan in the middle order
• Tilak Verma’s clutch case
• Samson at keeper?
• Dubey, Hasaranga, Pandya discussion
• Shaheen Afridi’s redemption arc
• Kuldeep, Mustafizur, Junaid in the bowling mix
• Bumrah: in or out?
• 12th man picks
• Wrap-up + listener call for Best XI

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India ride out the pressure again. We unpack Pakistan’s 9-for-33 collapse, Shaheen’s early bite, Kuldeep’s chokehold, Dubey’s tide-turning over off Rauf, and Tilak Verma’s match-winning calm before Rinku closes the show.

Show notes

• Cold open: “I’ll take Dubai Mall + 1 ball to win” — Rinku energy
• How India win pressure moments (again)
• Pakistan: from platform to panic — what went wrong tactically
• Shaheen’s length change vs India’s counter
• Kuldeep & Varun: spin web in the middle
• Samson’s ODI-style calm, SKY questions, Shubman’s intent
• No Hardik? How India covered the balance
• Dubey’s quiet value and that massive over
• Tilak Verma at 22: temperament > tempo
• Listener Q: Did Pakistan mismanage Talat?

Chapters (paste into show notes for Spotify chaptering)
00:00 Rinku’s one-ball finish
00:31 Rinku world
00:37 Final vibes & 3–0
01:31 India’s nerve under pressure
02:36 Pressure moments India won
03:28 Tilak’s 69*
05:43 Dubey’s impact over
08:12 Samson stabilizes
10:02 The 57-run stand
11:05 SKY questions
12:12 Shubman’s intent
13:37 Shaheen’s adjustment
15:11 Missing Talat?
18:08 Pakistan’s 9/33
20:42 Kuldeep’s over
21:55 Shot selection/rotation
24:15 Adaptability lesson
25:17 No Hardik, balance check
27:03 Dubey with new ball
29:04 Tournament wrap

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India vs Sri Lanka was billed as a dead rubber — but it turned into the match of the tournament. A 200+ score, a fearless Sri Lankan chase, last-ball chaos, and a Super Over packed with drama.

Taran & Ishaan dive into every twist:

• India’s sloppy fielding & final-ball panic
• Arshdeep’s Super Over brilliance
• The bizarre “dead ball” law call
• Nisanka’s heroic century
• India’s batting depth & Sanju’s return to form
• Selection questions heading into the final
• Previewing India vs Pakistan: the Abhishek vs Shaheen battle

🎙️ In Between Overs Podcast — your daily breakdown of Asia Cup 2025.

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