Category: Cricket

KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant powered India to a commanding position against England in the first Leeds Test, each scoring centuries to set a formidable 371-run target. Pant made history as the first Indian wicketkeeper with twin Test tons. Five Indian batters hit centuries, leaving England a tough chase on Day 5.

Tim David blasted a record 16-ball fifty and a 37-ball century, leading Australia to a dominant six-wicket victory over West Indies and locking in a 3-0 T20I series lead. David's unbeaten 102, partnered with Mitch Owen's quickfire 36, stunned the hosts despite Shai Hope’s century.

Australia continues its supremacy, defeating West Indies for a 4-0 advantage in their T20I series. Despite fielding a changed lineup in the fourth game at Basseterre, Australia’s deep batting and effective squad rotation proved too much for the hosts, exposing West Indies' ongoing fielding struggles.

England’s bold call to bring back 35-year-old Liam Dawson for the Manchester Test against India comes after Shoaib Bashir’s finger injury. Dawson, out of Test cricket since 2017, grabbed the chance with both hands, picking a key wicket and showcasing his matured bowling skills.

India Women trounced England by 97 runs in the first T20I, with Smriti Mandhana smashing a blazing 112. On captaincy duty, she became the first Indian woman to score centuries in all international formats. Debutant N Shree Charani's 4-wicket haul and strong fielding sealed England's heaviest T20I defeat.

A rain-affected WCL clash between South Africa and West Indies took an intense turn as the match ended in a tie and was decided by a rare bowl-out. South Africa emerged victorious 2-0 after both teams fought hard, with standout moments from JP Duminy and Sheldon Cottrell.

Chris Gayle has slammed Wiaan Mulder for declaring at 367*, missing a shot at Brian Lara’s 400-run Test record. Mulder said he acted for the team, but Gayle thinks it was a panicked missed chance. The moment reignites debate over team play versus personal records in cricket.

New Zealand has refreshed its T20I squad for the Zimbabwe Tri-Series, adding four players due to injuries and MLC final overlaps. Devon Conway steps in for injured Finn Allen, while Mitchell Hay, James Neesham, and Tim Robinson cover for key players busy in the US. Tim Robinson starred in their first win over South Africa.

KL Rahul's calm century and Rishabh Pant's fearless 74 at Lord's gave India a fighting chance in a tense third Test against England. Despite a dramatic late collapse, India trailed by just two runs at stumps, with tensions flaring between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley. Day 4 promises more drama as both teams chase control.

Day 3 of the third Test at Lord's turned dramatic as India equaled England's 387-run total. KL Rahul hit a century, with major contributions from Pant and Jadeja. England leads by just 2 runs with tensions rising between Shubman Gill and Zak Crawley in a gripping Test match.