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India’s home fortress cracks again. South Africa claim a rare Test victory in India, and the story is bigger than just a bad day at the office. In this episode, we dissect the chaotic spinning pitch, Gautam Gambhir’s “no excuses” stance, and India’s puzzling team selection—four spinners on a wicket that demanded more batting.

We break down:

• India’s batting collapse in both innings
• Whether Shubman Gill’s injury was avoidable
• Washington Sundar’s surprise role at No. 3
• Kuldeep vs. Axar vs. team balance
• Bavuma’s gritty 55 and the partnership that changed everything
• South Africa’s clinical execution without Rabada
• Why this might be one of India’s biggest home Tests in a decade

With India now trailing 0–1 in a two-match series, the second Test becomes a do-or-die clash. Can India avoid another home series defeat?

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Two Tests. Big drama. Test cricket is back!
 We preview the India–South Africa Freedom Trophy: Pant’s comeback, Gill’s form, Jaiswal vs Rabada, and why left-arm spin could decide it all. Expect bold takes, surprise XIs, and some serious debate about pitches.

Keywords: INDvSA, Freedom Trophy, Pant comeback, Jaiswal, Rabada, Test cricket, India cricket podcast, cricket banter

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India wrap up their T20I series against Australia with a 2–1 victory — a strong finish to a rain-hit series that offered plenty of insights ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

In this episode of In Between Overs, Taran and Ishaan break down the key storylines from the series:

• Abhishek Sharma’s breakout performance and why he’s now a lock for the opening slot.
• Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy under pressure and what this win means for his leadership.
• The rise of Washington Sundar and Axar Patel as India’s spin all-rounder duo.
• The ongoing selection dilemma — Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, and the unsettled XI.
• How Hardik Pandya’s absence impacts team balance and bowling combinations.
• Why Australia’s experimental squad still looks dangerous ahead of the World Cup.

From tactical breakdowns to future predictions, this episode dives deep into where India stand — confident but still searching for the perfect XI.

🎙️ Hosts: Taran Sousa & Ishaan Sharma
🏏 Series: India vs Australia, 5th T20I (2025)
📅 Next up: India vs South Africa Test Series

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India take the 4th T20I at the Gold Coast with grit, smarts, and adaptability.
 In this episode, Taran and Ishaan unpack how Shubman Gill’s patience, Abhishek Sharma’s maturity, and Akshar Patel’s all-round brilliance helped India choke Australia’s chase on a tricky, two-paced pitch.

From Gautam Gambhir’s surprise call to send Shivam Dube at No.3, to Nathan Ellis’ deceptive slower balls, and Washington Sundar’s 3 wickets in 8 balls, this match had everything — momentum swings, tactical twists, and a reminder that India’s bench strength runs deep.

The hosts debate the big questions:

• Was Gill’s innings slow or just smart?
• Did Gambhir’s Dube experiment really work?
• Is Akshar Patel officially un-dropable in T20s?
• And what happens to Sanju Samson now?

 00:00 — Welcome & quick recap
 00:30 — A see-saw match that flipped twice
 01:20 — The Gold Coast pitch & India’s adaptation
 02:30 — Abhishek & Gill’s smart partnership
 04:30 — Nathan Ellis: the Aussie X-factor
 07:00 — Dube at #3 — tactical or trolling?
 10:20 — Akshar & Washi’s rescue act
 12:30 — Akshar’s growing case as an all-format player
 14:00 — Aussies’ top-order vs India’s chokehold
 16:00 — Shivam Dube’s revenge over Tim David
 18:45 — Washington Sundar’s spell of the night
 20:20 — Sanju Samson missing again + selection talk
 22:00 — Final thoughts + 5th T20I predictions 

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A weekend to remember for Indian cricket! 🇮🇳
 Taran and Ishaan break down a historic double-header — the Indian women’s team lifting their first ever 50-over World Cup and the men’s side taking the 3rd T20I vs Australia.
From Harmanpreet Kaur’s leadership and Jemimah Rodrigues’ match-winning semi-final to Washington Sundar and Jitesh Sharma’s unexpected heroics in the men’s win, the hosts unpack it all.

They dive into:

• 🏆 India’s “1983 Moment” for women’s cricket — what this win means for the sport’s future
• 💬 Jemimah Rodrigues’ innings of a lifetime & how India finally broke the Aussie curse
• 💰 WPL/WIPL growth, equal pay, and the next phase for women’s cricket in India
• 🔄 Men’s T20 recap — selection surprises (Samson out, Washi & Jitesh in)
• ⚡ Arshdeep Singh’s man-of-the-match spell and why he’s now a must-pick with Bumrah
• 🌀 Kuldeep Yadav released for Tests — what it signals about India’s long-term plans
• 💥 Tim David & Marcus Stoinis’ power-packed batting, and how India fought back
• 🏟️ Carrara preview — who wins the next one?

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The Australian summer is heating up — and so is the debate around India’s selection! 🇮🇳🔥
In this episode, Taran and Ishaan break down India’s defeat in the 2nd T20I against Australia. From Josh Hazlewood’s stunning spell to India’s top-order collapse, to the puzzling three-spinner strategy, we unpack it all.

We also discuss Abhishek Sharma’s brilliant innings, the Harshit Rana–Shivam Dube batting order mix-up, and what India can do ahead of the 3rd T20I in Tasmania.

👉 Topics covered:

India’s selection headaches in Australian conditions

Hazlewood’s white-ball redemption arc

Abhishek Sharma’s fearless knock

Should Hardik Pandya and Arshdeep Singh return?

What changes India needs for the next match

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 Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli turned a “dead rubber” into a time capsule performance, steering India to a comfortable chase in Sydney. We break down how India’s bowlers—Washington Sundar’s control, Kuldeep’s craft, and Harshit Rana’s hostility—set the platform, before Ro-Ko did Ro-Ko things. We also talk Gill’s quiet series (and why it’s fine), Prasidh’s inconsistency, and what this finale means for the T20Is. 

 Key Moments
 • 01:00 — The elegance and inevitability of the Ro-Ko chase
 • 04:15 — Gill’s form: separating noise from signal
 • 06:10 — Washy’s undervalued 10-2-44 + Kuldeep’s middle-overs choke
 • 08:10 — Harshit Rana’s “heavy ball” spell: bounce, pace, and deception
 • 10:20 — Prasidh’s rhythm + overs management
 • 12:00 — Australia’s starts, India’s squeeze; keeping Travis Head quiet
 • 13:20 — India’s 3 pacers + 3 spinners blueprint abroad
 • 15:00 — Nitesh Kumar Reddy’s role vs Hardik’s benchmark
 • 17:10 — Series verdicts + T20I players to watch 

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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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