New Zealand’s decision to field first after winning the toss proved to be a masterstroke, as they quickly gained the upper hand against Papua New Guinea. Early in the powerplay, PNG’s top-order batsmen, Tony Ura and Assad Vala, were unable to contribute significantly and were dismissed early. Despite Sese Bau and Charles Amini’s efforts to […]
After losing the toss and being put in to bat first, Bangladesh faced continuous setbacks, losing their top four batsmen for just 31 runs within the powerplay. With seasoned players Shakib Al Hasan and Mahmadullah Riyad at the crease, Bangladesh struggled to stabilize before a disastrous run-out further compounded their troubles, stemming from a poor […]
Winning the toss and opting to bat first turned into a nightmare for South Africa’s captain, Aiden Markram. The Proteas crumbled to 25/4 within the powerplay, undone by a lethal opening spell from Taskin Ahmed and Tanzim Hasan Sakib. Quinton de Kock’s aggressive start was cut short, leaving South Africa struggling at 25/4 after six […]
After winning the rain-delayed toss, Pakistan captain Babar Azam chose to field first. However, the match was interrupted by showers after just one over, with India’s score at 8/0. Upon resumption, Pakistani pacers Naseem Shah and Shaheen Afridi made early breakthroughs, dismissing India’s experienced openers Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, reducing India to 19/2. Axar […]
Rishabh Pant indirectly addressed former Pakistan selector Wahab Riaz’s comments criticizing the Indian management for benching him during the 2022 T20 World Cup. Pant’s response came during an appearance on the popular TV show ‘Aap Ki Adalat’ ahead of the India-Pakistan clash in the 2024 T20 World Cup. For context, Pant was not included in […]
One of the most eagerly awaited encounters of the ICC T20 World Cup took place as Australia clashed with England in the Group B showdown in Barbados. After winning the toss, England opted to field first, a decision that initially seemed to misfire. Australian openers Travis Head and David Warner launched a fiery assault, racing […]
Monank Patel’s strategic decision to bowl first proved fruitful for the USA, as they quickly dismantled Pakistan’s opening partnership. Saurabh Netravalkar struck early, removing Mohammad Rizwan in just the second over. Pakistan’s troubles deepened with the loss of Usman Khan and Fakhar Zaman within the powerplay. However, Babar Azam and Shadab Khan steadied the innings, […]
The wily left-arm orthodox spinner Alpesh Ramjani got Uganda off to a dream start with a wicket maiden, trapping rival skipper Assad Vala plumb in front of the stumps on the second ball of the innings. World Cup debutant Juna Miyagi compounded PNG’s misery with another blow in the third over before Tony Ura succumbed […]
Travis Head got Australia off to a typical explosive start with a boundary on the second ball of the match, but his momentum was short-lived as he departed in the third over. Skipper Mitchell Marsh and David Warner then exercised caution on a sticky pitch, advancing the score to 50/1 after eight overs. However, Marsh […]
World No.1 T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav had some fun at the expense of his young teammate, India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, on social media. As the Indian cricket team prepares in New York for the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup, Suryakumar couldn’t resist commenting on Jaiswal’s Instagram picture. The Indian cricket team, which landed in New […]