Duffy, Ajaz tear through West Indies as New Zealand seal series 2-0
West Indies’ hopes of salvaging pride at Mount Maunganui evaporated in a stunning final-day collapse, as Jacob Duffy and Ajaz Patel ripped through the batting order to hand New Zealand a commanding 323-run victory and a 2-0 series win. From a position of relative comfort at 87 without loss, West Indies imploded to 138 all […]
Suzie Bates ruled out for three months with quadricep injury
New Zealand allrounder Suzie Bates has been ruled out for at least three months after suffering a quadricep injury, sidelining her from the upcoming home series against Zimbabwe in February-March 2026. The 38-year-old will also miss the remainder of the domestic season for Otago, including the Super Smash, as she undergoes rehabilitation. Bates sustained the […]
Rodrigues fifty guides India to comfortable win as Sri Lanka falter in series opener
India began their post-World Cup journey with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the first women’s T20I at Visakhapatnam after restricting the visitors to a modest 121 for 6. Despite noticeable dew setting in as the night progressed, Sri Lanka’s total proved below par on a surface that eased considerably for batting in […]
Sameer Minhas’ 172 seals historic Under-19 Asia Cup glory for Pakistan
Sameer Minhas delivered one of the most dominant performances ever seen in youth cricket as Pakistan crushed India by 191 runs to lift the Under-19 Asia Cup title in Dubai. The opener’s breathtaking 172 off 113 balls powered Pakistan to an imposing 347 for 8, before a ruthless bowling display bundled India out for 156 […]
Jordan four-for, Chaudhary blitz power Hurricanes to commanding win over Renegades
Chris Jordan’s career-best spell and a blistering knock from Nikhil Chaudhary propelled Hobart Hurricanes to a seven-wicket victory over Melbourne Renegades in Geelong, lifting the defending champions to the top of the BBL ladder. Hurricanes wrapped up the chase with 37 balls to spare, delivering a statement performance after last week’s loss to Melbourne Stars. […]
ACB announces 5-team franchise T20 league, APL set for 2026 launch
The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has officially announced the launch of a new five-team franchise-based T20 competition, the Afghanistan Premier League (APL), with its inaugural season scheduled for the last quarter of 2026, likely around October, in the UAE. This marks a revival of the APL brand, which was first introduced in 2018 but lasted […]