The 19th encounter in the SA20 series buzzed with excitement as the top two teams on the points table clashed at Boland Park. Keeping true to the anticipation, the clash of titans unfolded dramatically when left-arm orthodox spinner Bjorn Fortuin skillfully dislodged the stumps of the in-form Matthew Breetzke, punctuating the moment with an intense […]
After a smooth summer, Australia finally faced a challenging session in the last match of the five against the Windies, invoking their heritage to apply severe pressure on the Kangaroos. Debutant Kevin Sinclair initiated the day with a hard-fought half-century, supported by Kemar Roach’s impressive 40-ball resistance, allowing the visitors to reach a first-innings total […]
After capitalizing on Tom Hartley’s inexperience on Day 1, Yashasvi Jaiswal signaled his intent to prolong the onslaught early on, striking a boundary off part-timer Joe Root on the third ball of the day. Nevertheless, the veteran had the last laugh, securing a sharp return catch two balls later, dismissing the opener for 80. Despite […]
On the second day of the opening Test against England, India continued to strengthen their command, with the inexperienced spin lineup struggling to contain the formidable batting unit of the hosts. By the final hour of play, India’s lead had surpassed 100, with all-rounders Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin at the crease. Jadeja had already […]
On the second day of the opening Test, India further asserted their dominance over England with noteworthy performances from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja, propelling the team well beyond the visitors’ initial innings total of 246. The lead surpassed 100, with five wickets still in hand for the Men in Blue. KS Bharat was in […]
In the second day’s opening session at the day/night Test at Gabba, the West Indies increased their overnight score of 266/8 by adding 45 runs, reaching a competitive total of 311 in the final match of the Australian summer. Kevin Sinclair played a crucial role in this effort, notching up a half-century on his debut, […]
The West Indies maintained their resilient spirit from the opening day of the second Test in Brisbane. They managed to survive 28 overs before Tea on Friday, turning their overnight score of 266/8 into a first-innings total of 311. Captain Kraigg Brathwaite had emphasized the need for his batting unit to step up after their […]
Opting to bowl first proved to be a wise decision for the Dubai Capitals as they managed to limit the Knight Riders to 48/2 by the end of the powerplay. ADKR’s top order faced early setbacks with the losses of Andries Gous and Michael Kyle-Pepper before the powerplay concluded. Despite this, a notable 37-run partnership […]
Pretoria Capitals experienced a challenging batting performance as the Sunrisers Eastern Cape bowlers wreaked havoc on their lineup, securing wickets at quick intervals. Despite a resilient 52-run partnership for the sixth wicket, Simon Harmer’s remarkable catch shattered the collaboration. The celebration, however, was short-lived as the all-rounder suffered a bleeding finger within four deliveries. During […]
India accumulated a formidable total of 301 runs in 50 overs, courtesy of the middle-order’s exceptional performance. In response, the Ireland team succumbed to the mounting pressure, leading to a one-sided contest. A remarkable moment unfolded during the match when Murugan Ashwin executed a stunning catch to dismiss John McNally in the 13th over. In […]