On Thursday, Sri Lanka adopted a cautious strategy that saw them lose all their openers and middle-order batsmen within the first half of the innings. Dhananjaya de Silva, however, decided to counter-attack after assessing the conditions. Yet, their momentum was halted when Mitchell Santner dismissed Angelo Mathews at slip, and shortly after, DDS fell victim […]
In a crucial match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, New Zealand opted to field first against Sri Lanka. With four consecutive losses in their record, the Blackcaps were in a must-win situation, aiming to showcase their best performance against the formidable Lankan Lions. Tim Southee initiated the breakthrough by dismissing the in-form Pathum […]
Former England captain Michael Vaughan continued to playfully engage with Mohammed Hafeez on social media. Following Hafeez’s criticism of Virat Kohli, Vaughan humorously shared an old clip of the star Indian cricketer dismissing the Pakistan all-rounder. Hafeez made headlines recently when he referred to Kohli as selfish for taking a single to complete his 49th […]
Indian fast bowler Mohammed Shami has been making a significant impact in the ongoing ODI World Cup 2023, consistently taking wickets and leaving an indelible mark. However, amid the excitement of India’s unbeaten streak, controversy has overshadowed the tournament. Some Pakistani journalists and former players have accused India of unfair play in this prestigious competition. […]
In the match between England and the Netherlands in Pune, England made the choice to bat first. They started aggressively, but Jonny Bairstow was dismissed early. Despite the setback, Dawid Malan and Joe Root showcased their batting prowess and maintained a healthy run rate. However, just when things were looking promising, Root, who has been […]
In the clash between Afghanistan and Australia at Wankhede Stadium, Afghanistan took the batting initiative, posting a formidable total of 291 runs on the scoreboard. Their strong performance was driven by Ibrahim Zadran’s exceptional century and a quick, impactful cameo by Rashid Khan. During Australia’s chase, they faced an early setback with the loss of […]
After Bangladesh chose to bat first, Sri Lanka lost the early wicket of Kusal Perera. However, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis steadied the innings, accumulating 52 runs in the initial powerplay. Bangladesh fought back by dismissing both well-set batsmen within eight balls. Sadeera Samarawickrama and Charith Asalanka then contributed briskly, pushing Sri Lanka to 131/3 […]
Bangladesh managed to assemble a rare, precise performance at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, salvaging their otherwise dismal World Cup campaign. With only 69 runs needed for victory and more than 16 overs at their disposal, the Tigers were on the brink of a triumph. While both teams had no chance of reaching the semifinals, they […]
Bangladesh made the choice to field first as they faced Sri Lanka at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday. The Sri Lankan team encountered a shaky start, losing Kusal Perera in the very first over. However, Pathum Nissanka and Kusal Mendis managed to stabilize the Sri Lankan innings and steer it back on course. While […]
Bangladesh had Sri Lanka in a tight spot after electing to bowl first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. At the halfway point of the innings, Sri Lanka was struggling at 135/4. The Tigers were in a dominant position, needing just one more wicket to gain complete control in a rather unusual turn of events that […]