South Africa head to a World Cup with a purr, not a prayer

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South Africa’s relationship with World Cups has never been simple, which is reason enough to avoid predictions or familiar debates about whether this might finally be “their year.” Those conversations rarely add insight and usually end the same way. For now, restraint feels appropriate. Yet something different is in the air. It may stem from … Read more

Pakistan Crush Australia by 90 Runs to Seal T20I Series

Pakistan celebrate 90-run win over Australia to seal T20I series

Pakistan sealed the T20I series against Australia with a dominant 90-run victory in the second match on Saturday, powered by half-centuries from Salman Agha and Usman Khan and a devastating spin attack that bowled Australia out cheaply. Pakistan produced a commanding all-round performance to thrash Australia by 90 runs and seal a 2-0 series victory, … Read more

Abhishek Sharma vs Virat Kohli: Who Had the Better T20I Start?

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Abhishek Sharma’s early T20I numbers have drawn attention as comparisons emerge with Virat Kohli’s first 30-plus matches in the format, highlighting how roles and demands in T20 cricket have evolved over time. Young India opener Abhishek Sharma has made a strong impression in T20 internationals, and his early numbers have inevitably drawn comparisons with Virat … Read more

Key Calls Power Gujarat Giants to First WPL Win Over MI

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Gujarat Giants chose the perfect moment to rewrite their history. After eight straight losses to Mumbai Indians and years of near-misses in the Women’s Premier League, the Giants finally broke through when it mattered most. By successfully defending 167 in a must-win clash, they defeated MI for the first time in WPL history and secured … Read more

Sam Curran Hat-Trick Helps England Take 1-0 Lead Over Sri Lanka

Sam Curran celebrates after taking a hat-trick for England against Sri Lanka in T20I

Sam Curran produced a decisive hat-trick to headline a strong bowling effort as England secured a 1-0 series lead in the opening T20I against Sri Lanka at Pallekele. In a rain-shortened contest reduced to 17 overs per side, England restricted the hosts to 133 before rain halted the chase with the visitors ahead on the … Read more

Bell and Harris Punish Former Side as RCB Storm into WPL Final

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru booked their place in the WPL 2026 final after Lauren Bell and Grace Harris delivered match-winning performances against UP Warriorz in Vadodara on Thursday. Lauren Bell’s rise as a key cog in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s bowling attack has been one of the defining stories of the WPL 2026 season — and few … Read more

Ashraful Urges Shakib to Target 2027 ODI World Cup as BCB Plans Comeback

Former Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful has suggested that if Shakib Al Hasan returns to international cricket, he should consider extending his ODI career through to the 2027 World Cup. His comments come as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed it is actively exploring a pathway for the veteran all-rounder’s return. Shakib’s name resurfaced prominently after … Read more

Quinton de Kock’s Borrowed Bat Does the Business in Centurion

Quinton de Kock celebrates his century against West Indies in Centurion

It’s the kind of mishap that sounds almost impossible. A cricketer turning up for an international match without a bat. Yet that was exactly the situation Quinton de Kock found himself in ahead of South Africa’s second T20I against West Indies in Centurion. De Kock admitted he only realised the blunder moments before the team … Read more

WPL Playoff Race Explained: Who Qualifies and What Each Team Needs

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru have secured a place in the Women’s Premier League 2026 final after finishing top of the table, while four teams remain in contention for the remaining two playoff spots with just two league matches left. WPL Playoff Scenarios: RCB Secure Finals Spot, Four Teams Battle for Two Places Royal Challengers Bengaluru confirmed … Read more

Optimism Around Washington Sundar, Tilak Varma as India Build Towards World Cup

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India’s build-up to the T20 World Cup has been boosted by positive fitness updates on Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma, with selectors confident both players will be available as the tournament begins on February 7. Positive signs around Washington Sundar and Tilak Varma as India prepare for World Cup India’s preparations for the upcoming T20 … Read more