Author: Ryan Rey

Abhishek Sharma produced one of the most explosive batting performances in India’s T20I history against Afghanistan on September 17, 2026. Playing at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the left-handed opener reached his century from just 30 balls and finished with 108 from 34 deliveries as India posted 221/7. His innings included nine fours and 11 sixes at a strike rate of 317.65, helping India complete a 127-run win and a 3-0 series sweep. The 30-ball hundred broke Rohit Sharma’s previous Indian record of 35 balls and also became the fastest T20I century by a batter from an ICC Full…

Sanju Samson produced one of his most explosive T20I innings when India faced Afghanistan in the second match of their three-game series in Delhi. The wicketkeeper-batter smashed 57 runs from just 22 balls, including seven fours and four sixes, as India chased down Afghanistan’s 159/8 in only 14.5 overs. More importantly, Samson reached his half-century from just 20 balls, making it the fastest T20I fifty of his career. His innings came after he had scored only 10 in the series opener, giving the innings extra importance as India continued to settle their opening combination. Samson’s knock, alongside Abhishek Sharma’s 39…

Australia defeated Zimbabwe by 59 runs in the first ODI at Harare Sports Club, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The visitors recovered from a difficult start with Matt Renshaw’s maiden ODI century, while Nathan Ellis produced a career-best five-wicket haul to complete the win. Zimbabwe had opportunities to stay in the contest, particularly through Craig Ervine and Sikandar Raza’s 98-run partnership, but Australia maintained enough control to defend their total. The result gave Australia an early advantage, although Zimbabwe’s bowling performance and middle-order resistance provided encouragement ahead of the remaining matches. Australia vs Zimbabwe First ODI Result…

Nepal produced one of their strongest performances of the ACC Men’s Premier Cup 2026 when they defeated Oman by 87 runs in the semifinal at Bayuemas Cricket Oval. After being bowled out for only 147, Nepal’s bowlers responded with a superb display to dismiss Oman for 60 in just 28.1 overs. Dipendra Singh Airee was the standout performer, scoring 51 before taking three wickets, while Sandeep Lamichhane also claimed three wickets for only nine runs. The victory sent Nepal into the Premier Cup final against the United Arab Emirates. Nepal subsequently won that final by 44 runs to lift the…

England completed a 3-0 Test series sweep over Pakistan after winning the third match by eight wickets at Edgbaston. The hosts had already taken an unassailable 2-0 lead through victories at Headingley and Lord’s, but their final win made the series even more damaging for Pakistan’s World Test Championship hopes. England’s fast bowlers repeatedly exposed Pakistan’s weak batting, while the visitors struggled to build competitive totals throughout the tour. The result also improved England’s position in the WTC standings, although they still have significant ground to cover before challenging for a place in the 2027 final. Pakistan vs England Test…

India Women defeated Bangladesh Women by 40 runs in the first semifinal of the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium on September 10. India posted 149/6 after Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl, then restricted Bangladesh to 109/7 in 20 overs. Shafali Verma led India’s batting effort with a powerful 64 off 40 balls, while Deepti Sharma took three wickets to control the chase. The result sent India into their 10th Women’s Asia Cup final. Bangladesh’s campaign ended in the semifinal after they had reached the knockout stage as Group B runners-up. India Women vs…

Ricky Ponting has raised concerns about the future of ODI cricket, saying the 50-over format is likely to be played less often as T20 cricket and franchise leagues continue to expand. His comments come at a time when international schedules show a clear shift toward shorter formats. India provides a useful example, having played 82 ODIs compared with 126 T20Is between January 2021 and early 2026. However, India’s upcoming schedule also shows that ODIs still have an important role, especially with the 2027 World Cup approaching. Ricky Ponting Warns ODI Cricket Could Be Played Less Ponting’s concern is not that…

Pakistan Women secured their place in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 semifinals with a 72-run victory over Hong Kong Women on September 7. Pakistan posted 143/8 before bowling Hong Kong out for 71 in 19 overs, with Nashra Sundhu taking a record-breaking 6/7. The win gave Pakistan four points from three Group A matches and confirmed second place behind India. Hong Kong finished the group stage without a point and were eliminated. Pakistan’s result also finalised a semifinal against Sri Lanka, who topped Group B with a perfect record. Pakistan vs Hong Kong Women Result: Pakistan Win by 72 Runs…

Rinku Singh’s omission from India’s Afghanistan T20I squad has sparked a fresh selection debate, particularly after former India batter Wasim Jaffer questioned why the left-hander was left out. Jaffer described the decision as unfortunate and pointed to Rinku’s performances in the IPL, Uttar Pradesh Premier League and Duleep Trophy as reasons why he deserved consideration. Rinku had also been part of India’s recent T20I setup and played all three matches during the Zimbabwe series. However, India’s latest squad features several changes, including the return of Sanju Samson and the inclusion of young batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. With competition for middle-order places…

The India Women vs Hong Kong Women clash in the Women’s Asia Cup 2026 was decided by a huge difference in batting power and bowling control, as India completed a 137-run victory at the Dubai International Stadium. India posted 193/5 after Smriti Mandhana produced a record-breaking 124 from 64 balls, giving the team a total that proved far beyond Hong Kong’s reach. Hong Kong were eventually bowled out for only 56 in 16.2 overs, with Deepti Sharma leading India’s attack with three wickets. The result gave Harmanpreet Kaur’s team a second straight Group A win and made India the first…