Portugal run riot as Fernandes & Neves hit hat-tricks to seal 2026 World Cup spot

Portugal stormed into the 2026 World Cup with a statement victory, smashing Armenia in a one-sided goal fest powered by hat-tricks from Bruno Fernandes and Joao Neves. Renato Veiga opened the scoring early with a sharp header, but Armenia briefly levelled through Eduard Spertsyan before Portugal shifted into top gear. Gonçalo Ramos restored the lead, […]

Bavuma, Harmer and Jansen power South Africa to stunning Eden Gardens win

South Africa pulled off a remarkable win at Eden Gardens, reducing India to 93 all out in pursuit of a modest 124-run target. Temba Bavuma anchored the innings with an unbeaten 55, supported by Corbin Bosch’s quickfire 25, helping South Africa secure a historic victory, their first in India in 15 years. Simon Harmer (4-21) […]

Devine’s three-wicket spell hands Scorchers rain-affected win

Sophie Devine dismantled Adelaide Strikers with a brilliant 3 for 12, including a stunning first-ball dismissal of Tahlia McGrath, as Perth Scorchers claimed a rain-affected WBBL victory in Melbourne. Devine’s precise delivery shaped into McGrath’s pads before straightening to clip the top of middle stump, leaving Strikers reeling at 112 all out. Ellie Johnston’s 33 […]

Flintoff’s ice-cool finish seals derby win for Renegades

Melbourne Renegades pulled off a composed four-wicket win over Melbourne Stars in the WBBL derby at Junction Oval, climbing to second on the table behind Hobart Hurricanes. Chasing 142, the Renegades were cruising early through Courtney Webb’s 37 and Sophie Molineux’s 32 before late wickets tightened the contest. With 12 needed off the final ten […]

Mitchell’s gritty century lifts New Zealand to 1–0 lead

Daryl Mitchell’s heroic 118-ball 119 powered New Zealand to a narrow seven-run victory over West Indies in Christchurch, giving the hosts a 1–0 lead in the ODI series. On a two-paced Hagley Oval surface that challenged both sides, Mitchell rose above the difficulty and a groin injury to steer his team to 269 for 7 […]

Gaikwad to lead CSK in IPL 2026

Chennai Super Kings have officially confirmed that Ruturaj Gaikwad will continue as captain for IPL 2026, putting an end to speculation around the role after the arrival of Sanju Samson. The franchise announced the decision on social media, reaffirming their trust in Gaikwad, who took over from MS Dhoni ahead of IPL 2024. Samson, traded […]