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SEC vs PC, Match 5 , Cricket Tips :The fourth game of the SA20 2025-26 was washed out due to rain. Fans hope for action from the next game. The two-time winner Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be back in action against Pretoria Capitals. This game will be held at St. George's Park in Gqeberha on Monday at 9 PM IST. The Eastern Cape started the fourth season with a big win over Paarl Royals by 137 runs. They will be keen to carry on the momentum and record consecutive wins. Pretoria Capitals lost the

Sri Lanka Women: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur praised Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma for their blistering 162-run partnership, taking the side to a 30-run win over a spirited Sri Lanka in the fourth womens T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. Smriti, who was named Player of the Match, and Shafali struck brilliant knocks of 80 and 79 respectively before Richa Ghosh (40 not out) and Harmanpreet ensured a strong finish to take India to 221/2, their highest ever score in the

Sri Lanka Women: Openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck fluent half-centuries to set up Indias record total of 221/2 before the bowlers held off a spirited Sri Lankan chase to clinch a 30-run victory in the fourth womens T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. Asked to bat first for the first time in the series, Smriti and Shafali shared a blistering 162-run opening stand, Indias highest ever partnership for the first wicket in T20Is. It was an absolute treat for the en

Greenfield International Stadium: Vaishnavi Sharma and Arundhati Reddy picked up two wickets each as India Women overcame a spirited challenge from Sri Lanka Women to win the fourth T20I by 30 runs at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Chasing 222, after Smriti Mandhanas 80 and Shafali Vermas 79 took India to 221/3 in their 20 overs, Sri Lanka mounted a spirited effort by racing to fifty in just 3.3 overs, and captain Chamari Athapaththu top-scoring with 52, as

Sri Lanka Women: Smriti Mandhana struck a brilliant 80 off 48 balls while Shafali Verma continued her good run by hitting 79 off 46 deliveries, her third successive half-century in this series, as India posted a massive 221/2, their highest womens T20I score, against Sri Lanka in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. Asked to bat first for the first time in the series, Smriti and Shafali laid the foundation for the tall score with a blistering 1

Greenfield International Stadium: India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana on Sunday became only the second Indian woman player after compatriot Mithali Raj to complete 10,000 runs in international cricket. Smriti, who debuted for India against Bangladesh in April 2013, needed 27 runs before the fourth T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram to reach the huge landmark, and reached the milestone in just 20 deliveries at the Greenfield International Stadium. She eventually made 80 off 48 balls her

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar said the association will speak to India batter Shreyas Iyer regarding his availability for the later stages of the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. Iyer has been at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) since December 25 for further assessment of his recovery from a serious spleen injury suffered during the third ODI against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG) in October. No, we have not spoken to Shreyas yet.

The BCCI Medical Team: India batter Jemimah Rodrigues was ruled out of selection for the fourth womens T20I against Sri Lanka at the Greenfield International Stadium due to weakness from a mild fever, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said on Sunday. Ms Jemimah Rodrigues was unavailable for selection in the 4th T20I in Thiruvananthapuram due to weakness arising from mild fever. The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring her progress and recovery, said the BCCI in a statement. In

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Super: Indias left-handed opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to link up with the Mumbai squad ahead of their Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) clash against Goa on December 31, confirmed Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar. Jaiswal, who turns 24 on Sunday, missed Mumbais opening two matches in Jaipur due to his recovery from acute gastroenteritis. Yashaswi will play in the game against Goa, which is the one happening on December 31. He will be joining the tea

Greenfield International Stadium: Harleen Deol and Arundhati Reddy have been drafted into Indias playing eleven, as Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bowl first in the fourth T20I at the Greenfield International Stadium on Sunday. India already has an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-game series. Its the first time India will bat in the series, after electing to bowl, and then using dew to their advantage to chase down modest totals without breaking a sweat. Harleen comes in for an unwell J

T20 World Cup: Anrich Nortje believes the past two months have given him the perfect platform to push for a place in South Africas T20 World Cup squad, which is set to be announced next week, as the fast bowler continues his comeback from a long run of injuries. Nortje made a thunderous start to the SA20 season for Sunrisers Eastern Cape, tearing through Paarl Royals with figures of 4 for 13 to bowl them out for a tournament-record low total of 49. It marked his best T20 returns since last years

Indian Premier League: Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan said Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) have shown immense faith in West Indies fast bowling all-rounder Jason Holder, noting that his improved six-hitting ability alongside his new-ball bowling will benefit the side in the 2026 season. Holder has been a familiar face in the Indian Premier League, having previously represented Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super

Even Rahul Tewatia: Former India captain Anil Kumble believes IPL 2022 winners Gujarat Titans (GT) can no longer lean heavily on leg-spinner Rashid Khan, saying that the Afghanistan star's impact has diminished and the novelty factor has worn off a little. GT, who bowed out in the Eliminator of IPL 2025, boasted one of the strongest bowling units, but Rashid endured his poorest campaign in the competition. He managed to pick only nine wickets at an average of 57.11 and an economy rate of 9.35. R

Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy: After winning their semi-final matches, Roundglass Punjab Hockey Club Academy and Army Boys Sports Company advanced to the finals of the 3rd Hockey India Sub Junior Men Academy Championship 2025 - Zone A & B, held at the Veer Narmad South Gujarat University Hockey Ground in Surat, Gujarat, on Sunday. In the first semi-final, Army Boys Sports Company defeated Ritu Rani Hockey Academy 5-1. Arjun scored a hat-trick (25, 37, 39), while Shubham Sanjay Shinde (44

Travis Head: Australia opener Travis Head said he reached out to England's Ben Duckett after a social media video surfaced before the Melbourne Test that appeared to show Duckett intoxicated. Englands managing director, Rob Key, had mentioned that the board had initiated an investigation following reports of players drinking heavily during a break in Noosa, a beach town, between the second and third Tests. A viral social media video also appeared to show England opener Duckett intoxicated, promp

Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu: The Indian junior mens hockey team concluded 2025 on a high note, earning two major international medals and preparing extensively for the FIH Hockey Mens Junior World Cup Tamil Nadu 2025 in December. The foundation for the campaign was laid through a series of intensive national training camps conducted throughout the year under the guidance of PR Sreejesh. Through these camps, the coach built a squad and prepared the players to be at their best as the season progre

Arjuna Awardees Deepika Kumari: Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, along with other Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from Bengal, gathered at the Sports Authority of India's Kolkata Regional Centre on Sunday for the final Fit India Sundays on Cycle event of 2025. The year-end special edition, the 54th of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, featured a lively, carnival-style celebration with nearly 1,500 participants at the Sports Authority of India centre in Kolkata. The event drew an extraordinary number of ent

The Melbourne Cricket Ground: Australia stand-in skipper Steve Smith gave his take on the MCG wicket after the Boxing Day Test lasted just two days, with England winning by four wickets. He said that had the 10mm grass been 2mm shorter, it might have made a difference in the match. The Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch came under the scanner after the Boxing Day Ashes Test between Australia and England finished in two days. As many as 36 wickets fell in 142 overs. It lasted for 952 balls, just five

Australian Allrounder Ashleigh Gardner: Australian Allrounder Ashleigh Gardner stated she would be willing to accept the captaincy if offered, despite not having ever envisioned herself in such a role. Over the past 12 months, Gardner has made significant progress in her leadership journey, taking on captaincy roles in three different T20 leagues worldwide. She will begin the new year travelling to India to once again lead the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League (WPL). Gardner assumed t

Australia's Travis Head Sunday backed under-pressure opening partner Jake Weatherald to come good after an extremely tough start to his Test career in a wild Ashes series. Weatherald made his debut in the opening Test against England in Perth, the latest in a flurry of players looking to fill the giant hole left by David Warner calling it quits two years ago. None have managed to cement the spot, with Weatherald the latest to struggle. The aggressive left-hander has scored 146 runs at 20.85 acro

Prime Minister Narendra Modi: The year 2025 will go down as a truly supercalifragilisticexpialidocious chapter in the journey of Indian sports, marked by sustained excellence, growing belief and an expanding culture of support across disciplines. From Olympic sports to cricket, India witnessed not just improved results but a deeper public connection with sport, signalling a nation steadily embracing a multi-sport identity. Former athletes believe that consistent institutional backing under the l

Boxing Day Test: Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) chief curator Matt Page has expressed disappointment after the fourth Ashes Test at the MCG ended in two days, with the latter saying he was in a state of shock watching the Boxing Day Test end. England won the fourth Ashes Test in less than 32 hours, with 36 wickets falling for 572 runs off 142 overs. England won by four wickets. No player from either team managed a half-century, a feat that had not occurred in a Test match in Australia since 1932

Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium: Pakistan have named their T20I squad for next month's three-match series in Sri Lanka, with several key players absent, including Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Rizwan, who are participating in Australia's Big Bash League. Additionally, uncapped keeper-batter Khawaja Nafay received his maiden call-up. The 23-year-old right-handed wicketkeeper-batter, has recently been part of the Pakistan Shaheens squad and has featured in 32

Boxing Day Ashes Test: Australia's reserve all-rounder Beau Webster and wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis have been released from the squad to play in the Big Bash League ahead of the Sydney Test. After the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG concluded in two days, Australian players have been granted a seven-day break until the New Years contest in Sydney. Webster will be available to play for the Hobart Hurricanes in their BBL match against the Melbourne Renegades on Monday. Inglis, who was dropped

Travis Head: Travis Head has backed his opening partner Jake Weatherald has endured a tough start to his Test career, to turn things around. Weatherald, who made his Test debut in the Ashes series opener after a stellar run of form at Sheffield Shield, managed just 146 runs from eight innings. The 31-year-old is expected to retain his spot in the final match at the SCG next week. Weatherald Test future's is facing scrutiny following a glut of low scores, except his half century in the opener. Bu

Melbourne Cricket Ground head curator Matt Page said Sunday he was in a state of shock watching the carnage unfold during the two-day fourth Ashes Test which has left Cricket Australia facing millions of dollars in revenue shortfall. Page and his team left 10 millimetres of grass on the wicket, providing fast bowlers with excessive seam movement and bounce which made batting treacherous. Thirty-six wickets tumbled in 142 overs, 20 on the first day, and the game was all over in the evening sessio

DSG vs MICT, Match 4 , Cricket Tips :The rematch of the tournament's opener of the SA20 2025-26 is all set to be played on Sunday. The current champion, MI Cape Town, will lock horns with Durban Super Giants in the 4th clash. This match will start at 7 PM IST at Kingsmead in Durban. The first game between these two sides was a high-scoring one, which the Super Giants won by 15 runs. There were several contributions for them, and they had an all-round effort. But for MICT, Ryan Rickelton was a s

U19 World Cup: Ayush Mhatre has been named as Indias captain for the upcoming Mens Under-19 World Cup, to be held in Zimbabwe and Namibia from January 15 to February 6. But Mhatre and Vihaan Malhotra, also named in the U19 World Cup squad, will not be a part of the pre-tournament 50-over tour of South Africa, to take place from January 3-7, after sustaining wrist injuries. In Mhatres absence, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will lead the side on the tour of South Africa, where they will play all of their t

Melbourne Cricket Ground: England's dramatic two-day victory over Australia in the fourth Test of the Ashes 2025-26 series has ignited fierce debate about the green pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, with former skipper Michael Vaughan saying that while the result merits celebration, the quality of cricket on display will not be celebrated much by fans. A win is a win, and England should celebrate, but NO Test cricket fans should be celebrating what we have seen for 2 days .. #Ashes, wrote V

IND-W vs SL-W , 4th T20I , Cricket Tips :Three games and three dominating performances from India Women to win the ongoing T20I series against Sri Lanka Women. Renuka Singh Thakur and Shafali Verma were the stars with bat and ball. India had a couple of changes, which didn't break their balance. In fact, it strengthens them more. For Sri Lanka, they have tried a few players, but all of them have struggled in these conditions. Even the toss in all three games has gone in their favor. Trailing by

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Former England captain Nasser Hussain described the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) pitch for the fourth Test of the Ashes series as farcical at times, as he and Michael Atherton joined a chorus of fierce criticism after the match ended inside two days. The 10mm of grass left on the pitch resulted in 36 wickets falling in six sessions at the MCG, as England ended a 14-year wait for a Test match victory in Australia with a four-wicket win. England dismissed Australia for

Melbourne Cricket Ground: England captain Ben Stokes said the wicket for the fourth Test of the Ashes series at Melbourne would likely attract greater criticism if it had been prepared somewhere else in the world, adding that one wouldnt like to see a game finish in less than two days. The 10mm of grass left on the pitch resulted in 36 wickets falling in six sessions at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), as England ended a 14-year wait for a Test match victory in Australia with a four-wicket wi

T20 World Cup Global Qualifier: Cricket Ireland has announced its 15-player squad for the upcoming ICC Womens T20 World Cup Global Qualifier in Kathmandu, Nepal, from January 18 to February 1, 2026. Gaby Lewis is set to serve as the team captain again, with Orla Prendergast as her deputy. The Irish squad will leave on January 6, 2026, to attend a six-day preparation camp in Dubai, before travelling to Nepal on January 12. The team will participate in two official warm-up matches against Nepal an

Greenfield International Stadium: India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name into the record books on Friday by becoming the most successful captain in womens T20 internationals, overtaking former Australia leader Meg Lanning. The 36-year-old, however, played down the personal milestone, stressing that the achievement was only possible because of her teammates' collective efforts. Harmanpreet reached the landmark following Indias dominant eight-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the third T20I of

Sylhet International Cricket Stadium: Dhaka Capitals assistant coach Mahbub Ali Zaki died on Saturday after collapsing suddenly at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium minutes before his team's opening Bangladesh Premier League match was to commence against Rajshahi Warriors. Team staff and medical personnel immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after Zaki, 59, collapsed on the ground during his teams pre-match preparation. He was taken by ambulance to Al Haramain Hosp

ODI World Cup: Australias seam-bowling all-rounder Kim Garth said the pain of ODI World Cup semi-final defeat to India still exists within the side. She added that playing hosts to the multi-format series against India, to be played from February to March, is an exciting challenge for the Australian team. India had defeated Australia by five wickets to win a thrilling ODI World Cup semi-final in Navi Mumbai, and went on to lift the trophy. Definitely, I think that one certainly still hurts a bit

Melbourne Cricket Ground: England pacer Josh Tongue said to get a match-winning five-wicket haul and have his name registered at the Melbourne Cricket Ground is a very special feeling, as the side got a Test match win in Australia after 15 years. Tongue claimed player of the match honours for picking figures of 5-45 and 2-44, as England beat Australia by four wickets inside two days. It's what dreams are made of. Obviously waking up on boxing day, a few nerves. But to get a fifer and get my name

World Arabic Language Day: Religious leaders in Ujjain have issued a stark warning to disrupt Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket matches by damaging pitches if Bangladeshi pacer Mustafizur Rahman is allowed to participate. The threat stems from growing anger over recent violent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh, particularly two brutal lynching incidents involving blasphemy allegations. The seers, including Mahavir Nath, chief priest of the Rinmukteshwar Mahadev Temple in Ujjain, told reporters t

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Australias stand-in captain Steve Smith admitted that an extra 50 or 60 runs across both innings might have altered the outcome of the fourth Ashes Test, which England won by four wickets to seal their first victory in the country since 2011. England chased down 175 to beat Australia by four wickets inside two days at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The tourists bundled out the hosts for 132, with Brydon Carse taking 4-34 and captain Ben Stokes picking up 3-24, before com

Melbourne Cricket Ground: England captain Ben Stokes said it felt eally special to be on the winning side in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and lauded his team for maintaining their focus and intensity. On Saturday, England ended a 14-year wait for a Test match victory in Australia with a four-wicket win on day twos play in Melbourne, a result that capped an intense turnaround after three successive defeats and mounting scrutiny over the teams preparation, as well as the

ICC World Test Championship: England registered a Boxing Day comeback win at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Saturday, clinching a famous four-wicket victory over Australia to register their first Test win on Australian soil in 19 matches and breathe new life into the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 20252027 race. The result of the Test match, although Australia had already secured a 3-0 Ashes series victory before the game started, was a boost for Ben Stokes and his team. More importantly, it

Boxing Day Test: Joe Root said England have shown their real character and bravery with the bat as they have achieved a much-needed breakthrough by winning their first Test match on Australian soil since 2011, having beaten Australia by four wickets in the Boxing Day Test match at the MCG. As a result of this victory, England secured their first Test series win in Australia since January 2011 at the SCG. This was also Joe Root's first-ever Test win on Australian soil in 18 matches, and for skipp

Melbourne Cricket Ground: England ended an almost 15-year-long wait with a spirited victory on Australian soil in the fourth Ashes Test, defeating the hosts by four wickets in a frenetic Boxing Day contest here at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. While the Ashes remain out of reach, Ben Stokes side produced a statement performance, sealing the match in just 32.2 overs on Day 2. The Test was wrapped up inside two days on a surface that heavily favoured the fast bowlers, with not a single over delive

Melbourne Cricket Ground: Former England captain Michael Vaughan took a dig at the Melbourne Cricket Ground surface after wickets fell like ninepins and bowlers dominated the opening stages of the fourth Ashes Test against Australia. A staggering 20 wickets fell on the opening day after England chose to bowl first, with Australia dismissed for 152. The visitors fared little better, collapsing to 110 in reply and conceding a 42-run deficit. The frenetic pace of the match continued into day two, a

Greenfield International Stadium: India pacer Renuka Singh marked her return to T20I cricket in emphatic fashion, delivering a match-winning spell as India clinched the five-match series against Sri Lanka with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third T20I here at the Greenfield International Stadium. Playing her first T20I in over a year, Renuka finished with outstanding figures of 4/21 from four overs, dismantling the Sri Lankan batting line-up and earning the Player of the Match award. T

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Former India cricketer Abhinav Mukund believes the Punjab Kings do not have enough backup for off-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. Punjab Kings strengthened their squad with key domestic picks like Vishnu Vinod and Praveen Dubey, along with Australian all-rounder Cooper Connolly for middle-order balance in the mini auction. Mukund praised the teams smart additions while noting areas like spin depth that need attention. Analysing the

Greenfield International Stadium: Indias star all-rounder Deepti Sharma made history in global cricket by becoming the first player in the world, across mens and womens T20I cricket, to score 1000 runs and take 150 wickets, and skipper Harmanpreet Kaur was all praise as she called the accomplishment total magic. Deepti achieved the feat during the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday, highlighting her stature as one of the most versatile white-ball cricketers in the sport

CA CEO Greenberg: Cricket Australia chief executive officer Todd Greenberg voiced his concerns over extending the duration of a Test match from five days to two, which can lead to continued excitement due to the number of wickets taken; however, Greenberg said that wicket-laden days can lead to the long-term demise of Tests as a format. In light of the two-day test match that kicked off the Ashes series in Perth, there is now also a realistic possibility that we may see a third quick Test match

The Boxing Day Test: A record total of 162,408 fans attended Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground and the Big Bash League 15 matches at the Sydney Cricket Ground and Optus Stadium. Friday's attendance shattered the record set 12 months ago when 152,375 fans came through the gates on Boxing Day 2024. All three matches set attendance records, showcasing the strength and popularity of Australia's national sport. In Melbourne, a crowd of 94,199 watched 20 wickets fall in the

PR vs SEC, Match 3 , Cricket Tips :The two-time SA20 winner Sunrisers Eastern Cape are set to play their first game of the fourth edition. They came very close to winning a hat-trick of the title but lost the final of the third edition against MI Cape Town. The Eastern Cape will lock horns with Paarl Royals on Saturday. This game will start at 9 PM IST at Boland Park in Paarl. The two sides will start their tournament with this game. The Royals finished third last season, after losing Qualifier