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Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: The crowd at the HPCA Stadium may have come expecting a full 50over contest, but they were treated to an entertaining 25over chase in a match truncated due to rain as skipper Shubman Gill hit 84 not out to help India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the ODI series opener on Saturday. After debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece to help India bowl out Afghanistan for 194, despite a blistering 102 coming from Rahmanullah Gurbazs willow, Gill

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: The crowd at the HPCA Stadium may have come expecting a full 50over contest, but they were treated to an entertaining 25over chase in a match truncated due to rain, as skipper Shubman Gill hit 84 not out to help India beat Afghanistan by seven wickets in the ODI series opener on Saturday. After debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece as India bowled out Afghanistan for 194, despite a blistering 102 coming from Rahmanullah Gurbazs willow, Gill pu

T20 World Cup: Phoebe Litchfield's explosive half-century laid the foundation before Georgia Wareham led a clinical bowling display with three wickets as six-time champions Australia began their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign with a commanding 65-run victory over South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. After posting a competitive 172/8 on the back of Litchfield's 51 off 24 balls, Australia's bowlers struck regularly to bowl South Africa out for 107 in 16.4 overs, with only ca

T20 World Cup: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana said she expects to be fit for her team's ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener against arch-rivals India after suffering a minor knock during a training session on Saturday. The 24-year-old all-rounder was struck on the knee during Pakistan's net session, briefly raising concerns about her participation in Sunday's marquee Group-stage clash. However, Sana indicated that the injury was not serious. Ayesha (Zafar) baaji played the shot, and it hit my kn

T20 World Cup: Australia batter Phoebe Litchfield said an aggressive approach against South Africa's premier pace duo of Marizanne Kapp and Shabnim Ismail helped her produce a match-defining half-century in the team's Women's T20 World Cup 2026 opener at Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. Litchfield smashed 51 off just 24 deliveries, striking nine fours and a six, to lift Australia to 172/8 after the six-time champions suffered early setbacks against a disciplined South African bowling attack. E

Ollie Robinson: England's preparations for the second Test against New Zealand have been complicated by a fitness concern over Ollie Robinson, with the fast bowler set to undergo a precautionary knee scan and uncapped seamer Henry Crocombe drafted into the squad as cover. Robinson, who made an impressive return to Test cricket after more than two years away by claiming seven wickets in England's victory at Lord's, reported soreness in his knee following a training session and is now facing a rac

Rahmanullah Gurbaz: Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz said a conversation with India head coach Gautam Gambhir after the recent Test match in New Chandigarh helped him refine his shot selection, as he struck a blazing hundred in the rainhit first ODI against India at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday. Gurbazs blazing knock of 102 off 51 balls was the centrepiece of Afghanistans batting effort. With some outstanding clean striking, Gurbaz raced to his ninth ODI hundred in just 48 balls the fastes

T20 World Cup: Phoebe Litchfield's dazzling half-century helped Australia overcome an early wobble and post a competitive 172/8 in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 against South Africa at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. After winning the toss and opting to bat, Australia suffered an immediate setback when opener Georgia Voll, the world's top-ranked T20I batter, was dismissed for a duck in the very first over. Marizanne Kapp set the tone for South Africa

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: Debutants Gurnoor Brar and Harsh Dubey claimed three wickets apiece as India bowled out Afghanistan for 194 in the rainhit opening ODI at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday, despite a blistering century coming from Rahmanullah Gurbazs willow. Gurbaz had luck on his side -- India didn't review an lbw appeal when he was on 14, and he made them pay. After taking time to get going and understanding the pitch, he launched into the Indian back-up bowlers with some outrageous clean hit

With New Zealand: New Zealand have called up top-order batter Will Young for the remainder of the Test series against England, with the 33-year-old set to fill the void left by Kane Williamson's retirement from international cricket midway through the tour. Young will arrive in England on June 14 and join the squad ahead of the second Test at The Oval, scheduled to begin on June 17. The recall offers Young a fresh opportunity at the highest level after he was initially overlooked for the England

T20 World Cup: Ireland captain Gaby Lewis admitted her side failed to capitalise on a promising start against Scotland and called for the team to regroup after a 40-run defeat in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup in Manchester on Sunday. Ireland began brightly with the ball and clawed back momentum at the death after Scotland had threatened to post an even bigger total. However, a middle-order collapse during the chase left Ireland with plenty to reflect on as they slipped to

Jabalpur Royal Lions: A breathtaking unbeaten century from wicketkeeper-batter Ajay Rohera propelled Jabalpur Royal Lions to a commanding 54-run victory over Malwa Stallions in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Saturday. The win marked the Royal Lions' third successive triumph in the competition, with Rohera producing one of the finest knocks of the season to guide his side to 205/5 in 20 overs. After being asked to bat, Jabalpur made a brisk

T20 World Cup: Scotland captain Kathryn Bryce credited her team's confidence, preparation, and collective effort after they secured a landmark victory over Ireland, registering their first-ever win at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Saturday. Kathryn, who was named Player of the Match for her all-round display, admitted the significance of the moment was still sinking in after Scotland opened their campaign in style. I think there's a lot of emotions flying around at the moment. It was absolute

Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs: SOBO Mumbai Falcons produced a clinical all-round performance to beat Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs by 25 runs and clinch the inaugural T20 Mumbai Womens League title at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Led by captain Sayali Satghare, the Falcons defended a modest total of 124 with disciplined bowling to become the competitions first-ever champions. The Tigers began their chase steadily before losing skipper Humairaa Kaazi (23) with

T20 World Cup: Australia have won the toss and elected to bat against South Africa in their first match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 at the Emirates Old Trafford on Saturday. The six-time champions enter the tournament as the world's top-ranked T201 side and will be aiming to make a strong start under the leadership of new captain Sophie Molineux. Meanwhile, South Africa, currently ranked fifth in the format, arrive with growing confidence as they continue to establish themselves among

T20 World Cup: There is a moment Babette de Leede still replays in her mind while preparing for the sides first-ever Womens T20 World Cup. Earlier this year in Kirtipur, Nepal, the Netherlands were confident of chasing down the USA's 129 at the global qualifier. A win would help them qualify for the mega event in England and Wales, but then the skies opened. In their entire time in Nepal, the Dutch had not seen a drop of rain. But when it mattered most, the heavens intervened. Fortunately, the N

T20 World Cup: Skipper Kathryn Bryce led from the front with a sparkling half-century before spinner Kirstie Gordon ripped through Ireland's middle-order as Scotland registered a historic 40-run victory in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. Defending 161/5, built around a match-defining 106-run partnership between sisters Kathryn and Sarah Bryce, Scotland produced a disciplined bowling display to bowl Ireland out for 121 in 19.1 overs and s

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) successfully showcased the capabilities of its newly-installed SubAir Drainage System at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, Dharamshala, as the venue was made match-ready in approximately 20 minutes despite more than 12 hours of continuous rainfall in the city. Heavy rain had lashed Dharamshala through the previous day and continued for an extended period leading into the highly antici

Zia Ur Rahman Sharifi: India have handed debuts to left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Harsh Dubey and fast bowler Gurnoor Brar as skipper Shubman Gill won the toss and elected to bowl first in the rainhit first ODI against Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday. The toss finally took place after a delay of four hours and 15 minutes due to rain. The match will be played as a 25oversaside contest and will start at 5:45 pm. India have also slotted KL Rahul at number three in Virat Kohlis absenc

First ODI: The toss for the opening ODI between India and Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium will be held at 5:15 pm after a nearly fourhour rain delay, with the match set to begin at 5:45 pm as a 25oversaside contest. The game being truncated due to heavy rain has meant that each team is likely to have five bowlers delivering a maximum of five overs each, while the batting powerplay will last five overs. Players were seen warming up as conditions improved, bringing relief to spectators after hours

T20 World Cup: Captain Kathryn Bryce and her sister Sarah produced a batting masterclass to steer Scotland to a competitive 161/5 against Ireland in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup opener at Emirates Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday. After an encouraging start from openers Katherine Fraser and Darcey Carter, Scotland recovered strongly from a mid-innings wobble through a game-changing third-wicket partnership between the Bryce sisters that laid the foundation for a challenging total. Scotl

Nasir Uddin Faruqe: Bangladesh are coming into the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup on the back of being runnersup in a triseries involving Scotland and Netherlands after suffering a 30 home series defeat to Sri Lanka. Their overall record of just three wins in 25 World Cup matches defines the scale of the challenge they will face in the competition, where they are placed in a group alongside Australia, India, and South Africa. Its the first time Bangladesh will play in England and despite the odds

T20 World Cup: The spotlight will firmly be on Edgbaston when India and Pakistan face off in their campaign opener of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 on Sunday. Few fixtures in international cricket generate as much interest as an India-Pakistan encounter, and both teams will be eager to set the tone for their World Cup campaigns with an early victory. The Women in Blue arrive with a settled and experienced squad under Harmanpreet Kaur. Their batting unit remains one of the strongest in the t

Emirates Old Trafford: Ireland won the toss and elected to bowl against Scotland at Emirates Old Trafford in the second match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup on Saturday. Both sides will have more than just two points on their minds, with the teams seeking a landmark first victory in the tournament's history. The expanded competition offers a fresh opportunity for the two European sides to make their mark on the global stage. While Ireland are returning to the tournament after missing out on the

ODI World Cup: India pacer Prasidh Krishna said the three-match ODI series against Afghanistan will help the team get into the right rhythm ahead of the 2027 Mens ODI World Cup, to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. India are due to play the first ODI against Afghanistan at the HPCA Stadium, where toss has been delayed due to heavy rain. These matches help us find the right combinations and build the right rhythm going into the World Cup. We also get to learn whats working, what ca

T20 World Cup: India and Pakistan will launch their ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 campaigns with a blockbuster Group 1 clash at Edgbaston on Sunday, adding another chapter to one of cricket's most compelling rivalries. Matches between the two neighbours rarely follow conventional expectations, with pressure and emotion often outweighing rankings and recent form. The atmosphere is expected to be electric at Edgbaston, where Birmingham's sizeable South Asian community has traditionally turned Ind

T20 World Cup: India head coach Amol Muzumdar said the side is fortunate to have the services of skipper Harmanpreet Kaur as they gear up to begin their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup campaign against Pakistan at Edgbaston on Sunday, stressing that her vast experience will be invaluable to the sides quest of winning the silverware. Set to play in her tenth Womens T20 World Cup, Harmanpreet is among seven players to play in all editions of the competition. You cannot buy experience, isn't it? So,

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh will face tournament debutants Netherlands in the fifth match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup at Edgbaston on Sunday. The seasoned Asian team hopes to start their campaign with a win. This Group 1 match offers an exciting showdown between a well-experienced Bangladesh team and the Netherlands, making their first appearance at a Women's T20 World Cup. While Bangladesh frequently compete on the ICC stage, the Dutch women aim to make a strong debut with a significant perf

T20 World Cup: Bangladesh will look to make a winning start to their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign when they take on tournament debutants Netherlands in the fifth match of the competition at Edgbaston on Sunday. The Group 1 encounter pits an experienced Bangladesh side against a Netherlands team making its maiden appearance at a Women's T20 World Cup. While Bangladesh have established themselves as regular participants in global ICC events, the Dutch side will be eager to mark their histori

India recently defeated Afghanistan in a one-off Test in New Chandigarh by an innings and 300 runs registering their biggest win in Test cricket. In reply to Indias mammoth total of 564-8, the visitors were bundled out for 152 in their first outing and the debutant Manav Suthar ended with figures of 6 for 33 and a total of 7 wickets in the Test. He had received India Test cap No. 319 from veteran Kuldeep Yadav, another spinner. His performance with the ball was so impactful that his brisk 28 off

ODI World Cup: The toss for the opening ODI between India and Afghanistan has been delayed due to persistent rain at the HPCA Stadium, the BCCI confirmed in an update on X. The buildup to the match has been dominated by rain, with the picturesque town witnessing rain over the past two days and again on the eve of the match. As per weather forecast website Accuweather, there is more rain in store till 4:30pm, with conditions expected to improve later in the evening. However, the eventual start ti

T20 World Cup: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues says the pressure surrounding an India-Pakistan clash is unlike any other in cricket, revealing that even her building watchman reminds her of the importance of defeating the arch-rivals as the two sides prepare to meet in their opening match of the ICC Womens T20 World Cup 2026 in Birmingham on Sunday. Speaking on JioStar's Rodrigues reflected on her first experience of the fierce rivalry and the expectations that come with it. I remember when I pla

MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Chambal Ghariyals have stormed into the final of the womens competition in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026 after remaining unbeaten throughout the tournament. Captain Pooja Vastrakar credited the teams positive environment and strong dressing-room culture for their impressive run, while also praising the players for executing plans consistently and delivering under pressure. The atmosphere in our camp has been one of the biggest reasons behind our succes

T20 World Cup: Danni Wyatt-Hodge revealed her newborn daughter Daisy was the inspiration behind her magnificent unbeaten century as England launched their ICC Womens T20 World Cup campaign with an emphatic 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston on Friday. Wyatt-Hodge produced one of the best innings of her career just weeks after the birth of her first child, blasting 105 not out as England posted a tournament-record 219/1 before dismissing hosts Sri Lanka for 132. I think I was on about 90

New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hailed Kane Williamson as one of the greatest Blackcaps of all time after the batting great announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on a glittering 16-year career that transformed him into New Zealands highest run-scorer across formats. Kane Williamson will always be considered one of the greatest Blackcaps of all time. Not only because of his remarkable skill scoring the

Prime Bank Cricket Club: Bangladesh Test off-spinner Nayeem Hasan has alleged that he was harassed and assaulted by members of a law enforcement agency in his hometown of Chattogram on Saturday night, with local police authorities promising a full investigation into the incident. After his release from police custody Nayeem, who was recently included in Bangladesh's squad for their impending Test series against Zimbabwe, was in a visibly agitated state as he described the night's events. It is a

T20 World Cup: England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt praised her side's composure and ruthlessness after they opened their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign with a record-breaking 87-run victory over Sri Lanka at Edgbaston. Powered by an unbeaten 105 from Danni Wyatt-Hodge, England scored 219-1, the highest total in Women's T20 World Cup history, before bowling Sri Lanka out for 132. This gave England a strong start to their home tournament. It's a massive win for us, Sciver-Brunt said after the mat

T20 World Cup: Hosts England launched the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Sri Lanka by 87 runs at Edgbaston on Friday after posting a tournament-record total of 219/1. The score of 219/1 beat Englands highest score in a WT20I to date and set the scene for a commanding performance by Nat Sciver-Brunt's team as they kickstarted their campaign with a bang. Put into bat, England started slowly but accelerated as the powerplay ended, ending on 51/0 at the end of the firs

The ICC Women: The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 is bigger and bolder than ever. And hosts England fashioned a blockbuster start, piling on a tournament high of 219/1 in the opening match against Sri Lanka, here on Saturday. It was Danni Wyatt-Hodge who set the ball rolling with an unbeaten 105. Carrying that confidence in the field, England dismissed Sri Lanka for 132 for a statement 87-run win, reports ICC. Nat Sciver-Brunt's side is not just grappling with the pressure of playing a home Worl

T20 World Cup: Danni Wyatt-Hodge slammed a 61-ball unbeaten hundred and led a sensational top order performance as England posted 219/1 in 20 overs, the highest team total in the history of the Women's T20 World Cup, against Sri Lanka in the opening match of the tournament at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Friday. The 219/1 posted by England is the highest innings score ever in the Women's T20 World Cup, bettering the previous best of 213/5 by England against Pakistan in 2023. After Sri Lanka captai

WIW vs NZW Match 4 , Cricket Tips :The reigning champion New Zealand women will put their title on the line in the ICC Women's World Cup 2026. They are placed in Group B and will face the 2016 winner, West Indies, in their opening game of the tournament. This contest will be played on Saturday. The action starts at 11 PM IST at the Rose Bowl, Southampton. Amelia Kerr has the responsibility to take New Zealand to a second title in a row. Sophie Devine, Lea Tahuhu, and Suzie Bates might retire af

AUSW vs SAW Match 3 , Cricket Tips :The last two ICC events have not gone well for Australia Women. They have failed to reach the final as well. They were eliminated from the semifinal of T20 World Cup 2024 after losing to South Africa Women. Now, these two teams will be up against each other. Australia and South Africa will lock horns on Saturday at Old Trafford at 7 PM IST in the third game of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026. This is a big game, and Australia will look to revamp their dominanc

SCO-W vs IRE-W Match 2 , Cricket Tips :The second game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between Scotland Women and Ireland Women. This contest will commence on Saturday at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, at 3 PM IST. Both teams will play their first game of the tournament. This match is played in Group A. All teams will play five group matches. Scotland Women won both warm-up matches, while Ireland Women had a close game against South Africa. They beat Bangladesh in their

Jharkhand T20 Cricket League: Koylanchal Super Kings and the Jamshedpur Steelers secured hard-fought victories over Chota Nagpur Royals and Dhanbad Diamonds respectively on day three of the Jharkhand T20 Cricket League held at the JSCA International Stadium Complex. Koylanchal Super Kings won by five wickets while Jamshedpur Steelers sealed their victory by 7 runs. In the opening match of the day on Friday, Chota Nagpur Royals were bowled out for 190 in 19.4 overs. Chandan Kumar Mukhi top-scored

IND vs AFG 1st ODI , Cricket Tips :Team India will be back in action for a three-match ODI series. They beat Afghanistan in the one-off test by an innings and 300 runs. The first ODI between India and Afghanistan will be played at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala, on Saturday at 1:30 PM IST. Shubman Gill will lead the high-profile Indian side. The hosts will miss Virat Kohli, Hardik Pandya, and Mohammed Siraj due to injuries, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested. Afghani

League Governing Council Rajdip Gupta: The stage is set for a blockbuster finish to the T20 Mumbai League 2026, with defending champions MSC Maratha Royals taking on Arcs Andheri in the final at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Earlier in the day, the venue will also witness history unfolding when SOBO Mumbai Falcons battle against Aakash Tigers MWS in the inaugural final of the T20 Mumbai Womens League. The mens final pits two in-form sides against each other. Arcs Andheri, led by India all-ro

T20 World Cup: With India leaning on a five-bowler combination for the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup due to injuries to key seam-bowling allrounders Amanjot Kaur and Kashvee Gautam, former captain Anjum Chopra has said that visionary thinking' is needed to manage their loads more effectively. The absence of Amanjot due to a back injury has already hurt the teams balance, with their bowling combination still having an unsettled look. Meanwhile, Kashvee and fellow seam-bowling all-rounder Pooja Va

ICC Chairman Jay Shah: International Cricket Council (ICC) Chairman Jay Shah has extended his best wishes to all 12 nations that will be participating in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup, which started with a clash between co-hosts England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on Friday. Jay Shah praised the players for their commitment, talent, and determination, which he said will inspire fans for generations. As the ICC Womens #T20WorldCup begins, I extend my best wishes to all 12 participatin

Former Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association: With the opening One Day International (ODI) match between India and Afghanistan is slated on Saturday at the iconic cricket stadium in Dharamsala, one of the most beautiful grounds located at an altitude of 4,000 feet above sea level, cricket and spirituality came together in a unique Himachali way. Former Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) President and Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur accompanying cricket body office-bearers on Friday so

Indian Premier League: Indias fast bowling coach Morne Morkel has indicated that the team will experiment with the number three batting position in Virat Kohlis absence during the threematch ODI series against Afghanistan, starting at the HPCA Stadium on Saturday. Kohli was ruled out of the three ODIs against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury picked up while hitting a match-winning 75 not out in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 final against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. In his absenc