Afghanistan made history by winning their first-ever ODI series against South Africa (AFG vs SA). In the second ODI, explosive batting performances from the Afghanistan batsmen Gurbaz and Umarzai set the stage, while spinner Rashid and Nangalia showcased their spin magic. Together, they dismissed nine batsmen, leading Afghanistan to a remarkable victory by 177 runs. Afghanistan won the toss Afghanistan won the toss and opted to bat first. Afghanistan Opener Riaz Hasan and Rahmanullah Gurbaz put together a partnership of 88 runs for the first wicket, with Hasan scoring 29 runs before getting out. Following this, Gurbaz and Rahmat Shah formed a second-wicket partnership of 101 runs, during which Gurbaz achieved his seventh ODI century. Gurbaz’s showcased his talent and scored Century In a remarkable display of batting, Gurbaz scored an impressive 105 runs, leading Afghanistan to a strong position. Alongside him, Rahmat Shah contributed significantly with a solid half-century, scoring 50 runs. Their partnership laid a solid foundation for the innings, but it was Ajmatullah Omarzai’s who showcased his power-hitting skills at end and remaining unbeaten with 86 runs off just 50 balls. His innings featured 6 sixes and 5 fours. Omarzai playing a crucial role in pushing Afghanistan’s total to 311 runs for the loss of 4 wickets. Rashid and Nangalia’s Spin Magic South Africa chasing a target of 312 (AFG vs SA), began their innings confidently. Temba Bavuma and Tony de Zorzi formed a solid opening partnership, putting on 73 runs for the first wicket. However, the match turned when Bavuma fell for 38 runs, followed by de Zorzi’s dismissal at the hands of Rashid Khan. But after a promising start, South Africa’s batting lineup collapsed against the spin of Rashid Khan and Nangalia Kharote. 4 Wickets Lost Within 7 Runs South Africa faced a dramatic collapse after a good start, they losing their four wickets within just seven runs (AFG vs SA). Rashid Khan was showing his exceptional bowling skills and takes 3 key wickets. Nangalia Kharote also made a significant impact as well, taking four wickets during his spell. And then Rashid Khan dismissed Aiden Markram and ending South Africa’s last hope. Afghanistan Clinches the ODI Series Afghani spinner Rashid Khan’s exceptional bowling figures of 5 wickets for just 19 runs in 9 overs (AFG vs SA) highlighted his dominance, while Kharote also doing a exceptional job by taking 4 wickets. South Africa’s entire innings is just end in 134 runs, allowing Afghanistan to secure their first ODI series victory against South Africa. Afghanistan vs South Africa Match Scorecard:- Afghanistan: 311/4 (50) Rahmanullah Gurbaz – 105 (110)Azmatullah Omarzai – 86* (50)Aiden Markram – 1/20 (4) South Africa: 134 (34.2) Temba Bavuma – 38 (47)Tony de Zorzi – 31 (44)Rashid Khan – 5/19 (9) MUST READ- Travis Head Unbeaten 154 steers Australia to victory
Jasprit Bumrah achieved a special milestone, completing 400 wickets in international cricket
Jasprit Bumrah achieved a special milestone, completing 400 wickets in international cricket Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has achieved a significant milestone, claiming his 400th wicket in international cricket during the second day of the first Test match against Bangladesh at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. With this accomplishment, Bumrah becomes the 10th Indian bowler to reach this landmark. He is also the 6th Indian fast bowler to secure 400 wickets in international cricket. Bumrah destroyed Bangladesh team Bumrah completed his 400th wicket in international cricket by dismissing Hasan Mahmud. He delivered a stellar performance in the first innings against Bangladesh, taking 4 wickets for 50 runs in 11 overs. Marking his return to the home ground, Bumrah destabilized Bangladesh’s innings by bowling out opener Shadman Islam in the very first over. He then went on to take the wickets of Mushfiqur Rahim, Hasan Mahmud, and Taskin Ahmed. Bumrah Joins the Group of Kapil and Zaheer Bumrah has now taken 163 wickets for India in Test cricket. With his achievement of 400 wickets in international cricket, he joins the elite group of Indian fast bowlers like Kapil Dev, Zaheer Khan, Ishant Sharma, and Mohammed Shami. He reached this milestone in his 227th innings. Bumrah Leads the Indian Bowling Attack Making his Test debut in 2018, Bumrah has made a significant impact in the red-ball format as well. He is currently regarded as one of the best bowlers across all formats globally. Initially seen as a limited-overs specialist after his success in the IPL, he quickly established himself as a crucial bowler for India in Test cricket. Earlier this year, Bumrah took 19 wickets in four Test matches against England. MUST READ-Former Player Criticizes Rohit and Kohli
IND vs BAN: Former Indian Cricketer criticized Virat and Rohit for their failure in the opening test
Team India’s veteran cricketer angry at Rohit-Kohli, raised demand for their ouster The first match of the two-Test series between India and Bangladesh (IND vs BAN) is being held in Chennai, where Team India successfully scored 376 runs in their first innings. Former Player Criticizes Rohit and Kohli Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were dismissed cheaply in the first innings against Bangladesh. Following this, former Team India player and current commentator Sanjay Manjrekar expressed his disappointment, stating, “Rohit Sharma faced a few deliveries, leading everyone to feel that the first hour, or perhaps the entire session, would be challenging. Rohit needed to get his work done and was doing what he does best, taking his time. However, two well-pitched deliveries troubled him. Manjrekar on the Duleep Trophy Manjrekar also referenced the Duleep Trophy, saying, “A few weeks ago, I mentioned that considering the number of international matches Rohit and Kohli have played over the last five years, they could have been selected for the Duleep Trophy. I’m confident that the time spent there would have been beneficial, at least in this first innings. We’ve discussed Kohli’s shortcomings repeatedly, and he fell in the same manner this match. Both players struggled under tough conditions.” Both Players Dismissed for Just 6 Runs in IND vs BAN Test In IND vs BAN Test, Bangladesh won the toss and chose to bowl first. Opening batsman Rohit Sharma managed just 6 runs before getting caught in the slips. Similarly, Virat Kohli, returning to the Test team, also scored 6 runs before heading back to the pavilion. MUST READ-Hasan Mahmood destroyed Indian top order
Travis Head Unbeaten 154 steers Australia to victory against England
Travis Head Unbeaten 154 steers Australia to victory against England 19th November a team in blue jerseys in front, then we see the fierce form of Travis Head. And once again, Travis Head scored a conventional hundred against the blue jersey team. In the match between Australia and England, England scored 315 runs, but despite this good score, Australian batsmen Travis Head and Labuschagne looked impressive against England’s bowlers. Both batsmen completely dominated England and secured an easy win for Australia in the 1st ODI. With this victory, Australia extended their streak to 13 consecutive ODI victories across all opponents. Ben Duckett Impressive Inning: Earlier, England scored a total of 315 runs in 49.4 overs, mainly thanks to Ben Duckett’s 95 runs off 91 balls and Will Jacks’ 62 runs off 56 balls. Duckett was dismissed when he hit a simple catch back to Labuschagne, who also impressed with the ball, finishing with his best ODI figures of 3 wickets for 39 runs in six overs. Adam Zampa contributed as well, taking 3 wickets for 49 runs to help restrict England’s score. Match winning partnership between Head & Labuschagne: Chasing a target of 316 runs, Australia lost Mitch Marsh early but quickly established a partnership between Steve Smith and Travis Head. However, after the wickets of Smith and Cameron Green, Australia found themselves in a slightly precarious position at 169/3 in this high-scoring chase. Despite the pressure, Australia comfortably reached 317/3 with six overs to spare, thanks to Head’s brilliant unbeaten 154 and strong support from Marnus Labuschagne, who contributed significantly with 77 not out off 61 balls. The pair formed an unbroken partnership of 148 runs, steering Australia to victory despite missing key players like Josh Hazlewood and Glenn Maxwell due to illness, and losing debutant Ben Dwarshuis to injury after he bowled just four overs. ENG vs AUS 1st ODI Scorecard: England: 315 (49.4) Ben Duckett – 95 (91)Will Jacks – 62 (56)Marnus Labuschagne – 3/39 (6) Australia: 317/3 (44)Travis Head – 154* (129)Marnus Labuschagne – 77* (61)Jacob Bethell – 1/20 (3) Player of the Match:- Travis Head(AUS)2/34 (4.4) & 154* (129) MUST READ- Ashwin’s ton outperformed Hasan Mahmud brilliance
Ashwin’s ton outperformed Hasan Mahmud brilliance
Ashwin’s ton outperformed Hasan Mahmud brilliance India vs Bangladesh Highlights, 1st Test Day 1: An exceptional unbeaten century from Ravichandran Ashwin has kept India on top against Bangladesh on Day 1 of the 1st Test match against Bangladesh in Chepauk. Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja stitched an unbeaten partnership of 195 to steer India to 339/6 at stumps in ind vs ban on the opening day. Meanwhile, Hasan Mahmud took 4 wickets for Bangladesh. Hasan Mahmood destroyed Indian top order: Overcast conditions in the morning where Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. Hasan Mahmud removed Rohit, Gill and Kohli inside the first hour. Jaiswal and Pant build a fifty partnership and Mahmud came back to nip out the latter. Jaiswal batted patiently to notch up a half-century before he was worked over by Nahid Rana. KL Rahul fell in the very next over and India were in a spot of bother. That’s when the spin twins joined hands to bail their team out of trouble with the IND vs BAN 1st Test STUMPS: The umpires have called stumps between IND vs BAN after 80 overs as India have ended at 339/6. Ashwin scored his sixth Test century while Jadeja is closer to his 5th Test ton and is batting on 86. IND vs BAN Playing 11: India Playing 11-Rohit Sharma(c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Rishabh Pant(w), Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj. Bangladesh Playing 11-Shadman Islam, Zakir Hasan, Najmul Hossain Shanto(c), Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim, Shakib Al Hasan, Litton Das(w), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Taskin Ahmed, Hasan Mahmud, Nahid Rana. MUST READ-Rohit Sharma warns Bangladesh before Chennai Test
Mazze lene do unko’, Rohit Sharma warns Bangladesh before Chennai Test
Rohit Sharma warns Bangladesh before Chennai Test Everytime when Rohit Sharma comes for press conference everyone is very excited. Because the way of he answering are quite interesting and unique. As always once again when the Indian captain reached for the press conference before the start of the Test series against Bangladesh, something similar was seen. Rohit Sharma gave a funny answer: During the press conference, a journalist asked the question to Indian captain that the Bangladesh team is thinking to defeat team India, then as expected everyone was surprised to hear Rohit Sharma’s answer. He replied to the opposing team by saying this, “Everyone enjoys defeating India. Let them enjoy. When the England team came to India, they also said a lot. But we did not pay attention. We just focus on playing good cricket.” Bangladesh captain Said: Before the start of the series against India the Bangladesh Captain Nazmul Hussain saying that they are recently won the series against Pakistan on their home ground by 2-0. After which the confidence of team are increased a lot. Bangladesh Captain said he wants to defeat Indian team in India and his team has this capability to defeat them. MUAST READ –Gambhir’s bold statement before India vs Bangladesh series
India vs Bangladesh 2024: IND vs BAN full schedule and squads for Tests and T20Is
IND vs BAN full schedule and squads for Tests and T20Is India vs Bangladesh 2024 Schedule After a long break of 42 days, the Indian team will start its Test season by playing against Bangladesh. Bangladesh has come to India to play a two-match Test series and a three-match T20 series. The series will start on Thursday (19 September) in Chennai at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. India vs Bangladesh 2024 Test Squads India Test Squad (1st Test): Rohit Sharma (c), Virat Kohli, KL Rahul, Sarfaraz Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (Wicket-keeper), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Kuldeep Yadav, Md. Siraj, Akash Deep, Yash Dayal Bangladesh Test Squad: Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Shakib Al Hasan, Mahmudul Hasan Joy, Zakir Hasan, Shadman Islam, Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Mominul Haque, Mushfiqur Rahim (Wicket-keeper), Litton Kumer Das (wk), Taijul Islam, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Nahid Rana, Syed Khaled Ahmed, Jaker Ali Anik T20I squads: To be announced Bangladesh tour of India (IND vs BAN) – Full schedule Sep 19-23: IND vs BAN, 1st Test, MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Sep 27-Oct 1: IND vs BAN, 2nd Test, Green Park, Kanpur Oct 6: IND vs BAN, 1st T20I, New Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium, Gwalior Oct 9: IND vs BAN, 2nd T20I, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Oct 12: IND vs BAN, 3rd T20I, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Note: Both the Tests will start at 9:30 AM IST and the T20I’s will start at 7:00 PM IST. Where to watch India vs Bangladesh live Matches? The Indian audience can view IND vs BAN matches on Sports18 Channel on TV and live streaming will be available on the JioCinema app. MUST READ- India won the title for the fifth time by defeating China
India won the title for the fifth time by defeating China
India won the title for the fifth time by defeating China India wins Hockey Asian Champions Trophy: India has won the Asian Champions Trophy 2024 title by defeating China 1-0 in the final. After the first three quarters were goalless, Team India finally scored a brilliant goal in the fourth and last quarter to take a 1-0 lead, which remained till the end and hence India defeated China. India’s Jugraj scored the only goal of the match. This is the fifth time in history when India has won the Asian Champions Trophy. At the beginning of the match, China took an aggressive attitude and brought the Indian defense on the backfoot. In the first quarter, India got 2 penalty corners, but both times the Chinese goalkeeper kept their goal post safe. In the second and third quarters, both teams tried hard to score goals. But the only goal of the match came in the 51st minute, where Indian captain Harmanpreet Singh passed Jugraj and he pushed the ball into the goal post and scored a spectacular goal. Pakistan secured 3rd place defeating south Korea With this victory, India won gold, China won silver medal. At the same time, Pakistan defeated South Korea 5-2 in the match for third place. In the last moments, the Chinese players kept the possession of the ball for a long time, but the defense of the India was also fantastic. Earlier in the tournament, India and China came face-to-face during the group stage, where Team India won easily 3-0. How many times did India win the title? The Asian Champions Trophy started in 2011, where India won the title by defeating Pakistan 4-2 in the penalty shootout in the final. After that, India once again won the Champions Trophy by crushing Pakistan 3-2 in 2016. In 2018, India and Pakistan were declared joint winners. At the same time, in the final of the Champions Trophy held in 2023, India defeated Malaysia 4-3 to win the trophy for the fourth time overall and in 2024 India defeated China 1-0 to claim the tittle one more time. ALSO READ – India beat Korea 4-1, will now face China in the final
Australia Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Australia Squad for T20 World Cup 2024 Australia announces their 15 members squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Mitch Marsh will be a captain of Australian team at the T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA. Steve Smith left out Former captain Steve Smith has been left out of Australia’s squad after a poor run of form against New Zealand in February, when he made scores of 11 and 4. Also a promising batter Jake Fraser-McGurk who has doing an extraordinary batting performance in IPL 2024 for Delhi Capitals has been omitted. Selectors Said: – “Ultimately the balance of the final 15 needs to provide the best chance of being successful in this campaign,” said selection chief George Bailey. Bailey added there had been “long conversations” about whether to include Smith in the side and said he would be keeping a close eye on Fraser-McGurk, 22, who has been in fine form for the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League. Warner’s Last Tournament Veteran opening batter David Warner has been selected for what could be his final international tournament. David Warner already announced that they have played his last international tournament and after t20 world cup, he should retire from international cricket. Australia Full Squad Mitch Marsh (captain), Ashton Agar, Pat Cummins, Tim David, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Matt Wade, David Warner, Adam Zampa Matches Australia, the 2021 T20 World Cup champions, has been grouped with defending champions England along with Namibia and Scotland in group B. Australia will start their campaign of T20 world cup against Oman at Barbados on June 5. The Australians are the defending champions in the ICC’s World Test Championship and in the 50-over World Cup 2023, where they beat Indian team both times and won a title. This is the full schedule of Australia- Vs Oman 5 June Barbados Vs England 8 June Barbados Vs Namibia 11 June Antigua Vs Scotland 15 June St. Lucia Important: All teams are allowed to make changes to their squad until 25 May, after which any alteration will require approval from ICC’s Event Technical Committee. ALSO READ – FULL SCHEDULE FOR WORLD CUP 2024
Indian team Squad for T20 World Cup 2024
Team India Squad for T20 World Cup 2024 BCCI announce the 15 members Indian team squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. As expected, Rohit Sharma will lead the team. Hardik Pandya is appointed as a Vice Captain of team. Sanju, Chahal and Rishabh got a chance: – Sanju Samson finally get his maiden world cup call for India, his place is doubtful for selection in team but his ability to bat in middle order give a preference over KL Rahul by selectors. Rishabh Pant is back in international cricket after 18 months, his place in a squad is already confirmed. He is looking fit and good in batting and that’s why he is a first choice as a wicketkeeper for India. Yuzvendra Chahal get a place in squad on the basis of his brilliant performance in IPL 2024. Shivam Dube as Allrounder, Rinku & KL Missed Out: – In Indian T20 World Squad there was no place for KL Rahul and Rinku Singh. Rinku who bat as a finisher in lower down order is performed really well for Indian team in past. But Current form of Rinku Singh is going against him for selection. Selectors have only one option to choose them between Rinku and Shivam Dube. Shivam Dube’s IPL form made it difficult for selectors, to be left out as he kept his place in the squad. The 30-year-old Shivam Dube has been in brilliant form for the Chennai Super Kings, amassing 350 runs in nine matches at an impressive strike rate of 172.41. He is also giving a bowling option which was given to his favor on selection over Rinku Singh. Indian Team Batting: – There were no surprises in the selection of the batters in Indian team where Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli and Surya Kumar Yadav all expected to shore the top order. Indian Team Bowling: – India have opted a spin-heavy bowling lineup consisting of Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal while the pace battery will be led by Jaspreet Bumrah with the support of Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj and vice-captain Hardik Pandya. Team India Full Squad: – Rohit Sharma (C), Hardik Pandya (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Jasprit Bumrah, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj Reserves: Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan Matches India is placed in Group A of the tournament alongside with arch-rivals Pakistan, Ireland, Canada and co-hosts of the tournament USA. India campaign begins on 5 June against Ireland at the newly-constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York. Vs Ireland 5 June New York Vs Pakistan 9 June New York Vs USA 12 June New York Vs Canada 15 June Florida Team India Schedule for World Cup 2024 Important: All teams are allowed to make changes to their squad until 25 May, after which any alteration will require approval from ICC’s Event Technical Committee. ALSO READ – Schedule for T20 World Cup 2024
