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IND vs SA, 5th T20I: Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya and bowlers star as India topple South Africa to win T20I series

India produced a breathtaking display of power-hitting and extraordinary bowling to defeat South Africa by 30 runs in the fifth and final T20I at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Friday, clinching the series 3-1 in emphatic fashion. The duo of Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma was the cornerstone of India's thumping victory, blazing sensational half-centuries and tearing apart the South African bowling attack with…

Dec 19, 2025

Under the pump Babar Azam eyes decent knock as Sixers face Thunder

Sydney Sixers are set to lock horns with Sydney Thunder in the seventh match of the ongoing Big Bash League on Saturday in Sydney. Both teams are struggling to find early momentum in the tournament, and this encounter presents a crucial opportunity to reset their campaigns. Sydney Sixers enter the contest under pressure, having failed to register a win despite playing two matches. Their season has begun on a disappointing note, with…

Dec 19, 2025

Jofra Archer scripts rare Ashes feat

England fast bowler Jofra Archer on Friday became the first England player in 30 years to score a half-century and claim a five-wicket haul in a Test match on Australian soil. The landmark achievement came during England’s ongoing third Ashes Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval. Firstly, Archer set the tone early with the ball, delivering an incisive spell in Australia’s first innings. He ripped through Australia's batting order to finish with superb figures…

Dec 19, 2025

Former Indian batting coach highlights Gill’s technical flaws

Young Indian batter Shubman Gill , who has been seen as the natural successor to India’s modern greats, has demonstrated technical vulnerabilities in the shortest format of the game. While Gill remains a key figure in India’s T20 setup and also serves as the team’s vice-captain in the format, he has not been able to live up to the expectations over the past few games. Most notably, his performance in the ongoing T20I series against South Africa has garnered a lot of…

Dec 19, 2025

Josh Philippe backs struggling Babar Azam

Australia batter Josh Philippe has thrown his support behind Pakistan’s batting mainstay Babar Azam , expressing confidence that the experienced right-hander will find his best form ahead of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Babar has endured a prolonged lean patch in the shortest format, having only managed two half-centuries since the T20 World Cup last year, showing a noticeable dip in his form. Currently Babar is in Australia, featuring for the…

Dec 19, 2025

Josh Inglis confirms he’ll miss most of IPL 2026

Australia’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Josh Inglis , who was snapped up by the Lucknow Super Giants for ₹8.60 crore at the recent Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, has confirmed that he will not be available for the full duration of the upcoming season. Inglis’ decision comes amid personal news, as he is set to get married in early April 2026, a time that unfortunately clashes with the IPL schedule, which runs from March 26 to May 31.…

Dec 19, 2025

"Snicko needs to be sacked": Mitchell Starc fumes

Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc has reignited the long-running debate over the use of Snicko, calling for the technology to be sacked following major controversy on day two of the third Ashes Test. Starc's frustration boiled over after a pair of decisions involving England batter Jamie Smith created chaos. He was heard saying on stump microphones that "Snicko needs to be sacked." The controversy began when Smith , facing a sharp bouncer from…

Dec 18, 2025

India and South Africa head to Ahmedabad for decider

India and South Africa are set to face each other in an exciting final as they head into the fifth and final T20I in Ahmedabad on Friday, with India holding a 2–1 lead. The series has unfolded in contrasting fashion, witnessing shifts in momentum and individual mastery from both sides. The fourth match, abandoned due to dense fog, meanwhile, has only added to the sense of excitement surrounding this decider. Across the series, India have found success…

Dec 18, 2025

NZ v s WI, 3rd Test, day 1: New Zealand openers achieve monumental milestone

New Zealand's top order delivered a masterclass performance on the opening day of the third and final Test against West Indies at Bay Oval, as Devon Conway and captain Tom Latham stitched together a crushing 323-run opening partnership. The stand that put the hosts in complete control of the match was the joint 12th-highest opening partnership in Test cricket history and the eighth-best for any wicket by a New Zealand pair. Conway…

Dec 18, 2025

SA-W vs IRE-W, 3rd ODI: Ireland look to restore pride as both teams gear up for final ODI in Johannesburg

South Africa Women and Ireland Women will face each other in the third and final ODI on Friday at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. After dominating the opening two matches, South Africa have already sealed the three-match series, but Ireland, who have struggled to show some resistance, will be determined to restore pride with a strong finish. On the other hand, South African women have been in commanding form throughout the series. They opened…

Dec 18, 2025

Nathan Lyon overtakes McGrath to carve out remarkable milestone

Australia’s veteran off-spinner Nathan Lyon has accomplished a remarkable milestone in his distinguished Test career, moving into sixth place on the all-time list of leading wicket-takers in the longest format of the game. The 38-year-old surpassed great pace bowler Glenn McGrath’s tally of 563 Test wickets. Lyon reached the landmark in style with the crucial dismissals of Ollie Pope and Ben Duckett on day two of the third Ashes Test in Adelaide on…

Dec 18, 2025

Carey and Khawaja Steady Australia on demanding day one in Adelaide

Alex Carey produced the finest Ashes innings of his career, while Usman Khawaja took advantage to grab an extraordinary career lifeline to lift Australia through a demanding opening day of the third Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval. In the absence of Steve Smith , who was ruled out of the third Test earlier in the morning ahead of the start of the play, Australia depended heavily on Khawaja and Carey, who both guided Australia to 8 for 326 at…

Dec 17, 2025