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BAN vs WI, 1st Test: West Indies complete thrilling win over Bangladesh

Brandon King slammed an unbeaten 81 as West Indies overcame Bangladesh with an impressive eight-wicket win in the first Test in Dhaka on Saturday. Chasing a target of 170, West Indies made light work of the task, completing the chase comfortably to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. Brandon King remained the defiant force, leading West Indies’ chase with an unbeaten knock of 81 from 115 deliveries. John Campbell made a great contribution of 49…

Oct 31, 2026

Rickelton and Mulder rescue South Africa with record-breaking centuries

Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder produced remarkable fighting centuries to revive South Africa's hopes in the third and final Test against Australia in Cape Town, setting up a thrilling final-day showdown in the series decider. With the Proteas staring at defeat on Day 4, the childhood friends joined forces to stitch together a crucial 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Rickelton scored a determined 101, while Mulder smashed 115…

Oct 31, 2026

WBBL 2026: Confident Sydney Thunder face Brisbane Heat

Riding high on confidence, Sydney Thunder Women will look to build on their impressive opening performance when they lock horns with Brisbane Heat Women in the sixth match of the ongoing Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) on Sunday in Sydney. Sydney Thunder got off to a promising start to their WBBL campaign, registering a convincing six-wicket victory over Melbourne Renegades Women in their opening game. Brisbane Heat Women, meanwhile, will look to…

Oct 31, 2026

NZ vs IND, ODIs: Auqib Nabi added to India’s squad for first three games

India have added fast bowler Auqib Nabi to the squad for the opening three matches of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand . Nabi was earlier named in the group for the fourth and fifth ODIs but has now been brought into the squad for the entire five-match series. The decision to bring Nabi comes following the withdrawal of Prasidh Krishna, who has been ruled out of the series as he continues his recovery from a left hamstring injury. Nabi has…

Oct 31, 2026

NZ vs IND, T20Is: Jacob Duffy creates history, breaks Trent Boult's record

New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy was in devastating form against India in the fourth T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, accomplishing a massive milestone after sending down a magnificent spell. He recorded the best bowling figures by a Kiwi pacer against India in the shortest format. Defending a massive target of 260, Duffy made things really difficult for New Zealand, finishing with figures of 4/23 from his four overs. His performance helped him…

Oct 31, 2026

NZ vs IND, 4th T20I: India sink to colossal defeat in one-sided clash

It was New Zealand’s day on Friday at a sold-out Eden Park when they sank India, who were high on confidence after three consecutive wins in the first three matches, to an 87-run defeat in the fourth T20I to at least open their victor account. After being asked to bat, Glenn Phillips and Michael Bracewell unleashed a breathtaking assault, smashing 107 and 65 runs, respectively, to lead New Zealand to a massive total of 259/7 in 20 overs. Both batters turned the…

Oct 30, 2026

AS W vs MS W: Adelaide Strikers take on in-form Melbourne Stars in WBBL 2026

Adelaide Strikers Women will lock horns with Melbourne Stars Women in Match 4 of the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2026 on Saturday, October 31, at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide. Both teams will be eager to make an impact in the early stages of the tournament, with the Strikers looking to improve on their sixth-place finish last season and the Stars aiming to carry forward their winning momentum. Led by Tahlia McGrath, Adelaide…

Oct 30, 2026

“Two of the greatest players”: Mike Hesson backs struggling Babar and Fakhar Zaman

Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson has backed struggling batters Babar Azam and Fakhar Zaman , expressing hope for both batters to stand up to the challenge when Pakistan face Sri Lanka on Saturday in Lahore in the final of the ongoing ODI tri-series. So far in the series, Pakistan have been a raging force, securing their place in the final with three victories on the bounce, but Babar and Fakhar have experienced underwhelming outings…

Oct 30, 2026

Padikkal, Siraj in focus as India A face New Zealand A in second unofficial test.

Devdutt Padikkal's red-hot batting form and Mohammed Siraj's inclusion will be the major highlights as India A face New Zealand A in the second unofficial four-day Test beginning Saturday. The match will provide an important opportunity for players to fine-tune their preparations ahead of India's upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand, starting November 19. However, India's top-order concerns remain. Yashasvi Jaiswal managed scores of 17 and five…

Oct 30, 2026

McCullum buoyed by Early ngland’s performance in tri-series, lauds Brook’s captaincy

Despite England being unable to reach the final of the ODI tri-series in Pakistan , head coach Brendon McCullum is of the view that England can take valuable lessons from their difficult campaign and overcome those issues in the lead-up to the ODI World Cup next year. McCullum was buoyed by the team's resolve to finish the series on a positive note, highlighting the impactful role of Harry Brook's leadership and other players'…

Oct 30, 2026

Omarzai's Maiden T20I ton scripts historic Afghanistan comeback from 5/4

Afghanistan produced a remarkable batting comeback against Zimbabwe in the second T20I in Sharjah, recovering from 5/4 to post a massive total of 221. Azmatullah Omarzai was the star of the innings, smashing his maiden T20I century to turn the game around after Afghanistan were left in deep trouble early on. His sensational knock, combined with Ijaz Ahmad Ahmadzai's explosive half-century, helped Afghanistan register a historic recovery and put Zimbabwe…

Oct 30, 2026

Dilshan Madushanka Creates History With Five-Wicket Haul as Sri Lanka Crush Pakistan to Reach Tri-Series Final

Sri Lanka fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka created history with a sensational five-wicket haul against Pakistan in the ODI tri-series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Tuesday, October 27. His outstanding bowling performance helped Sri Lanka register a commanding eight-wicket victory and secure their place in the tournament final. The left-arm pacer produced a brilliant spell, claiming 5 wickets for just 34 runs in 8.3 overs, as Pakistan were bowled out for a disappointing 110 runs.…

Oct 30, 2026