Aaryavir Sehwag, Virender Sehwags son, takes first steps towards forging own identity
At the U-19 Asia Cup in Oman, which concluded with the boys in blue defeating arch-rival Pakistan in a nail-biting final, the 19-year-old from Delhi finished top of the charts with 361 runs in five matches, earning the Player-of-the-Tournament award
Rohit, Kohli, Shreyas fail again as India fold for 209
India's batting lineup suffered another collapse, getting bowled out for a mere 209 in the fifth and final ODI against New Zealand. This marks their second successive poor batting performance, putting their 2-1 series lead at risk as New Zealand's bowlers exploited the conditions effectively.
Gautam Gambhir's Post Storms Internet As India Beat Pakistan To Win U19 Asia Cup 2026
Indian national team head coach Gautam Gambhir praised the Under-19 team's passion and grit, highlighting their fearless cricket and unshakable belief despite regular wicket losses.
Virat Kohli joins unwanted list with yet another early dismissal against New Zealand in fifth ODI
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I Will Definitely Appoint Rinku Singh: Former India Opener Picks Kolkata Knight Riders' Next Captain
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Sayers backs Khawaja's claims on sandpaper, goes against Cummins
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Warner Stands Firm On Sandpapergate Cover-up Claim, Questions Why CA Withheld Evidence
David Warner: Former opener David Warner has refused to retreat from his claim that Cricket Australias investigation into the 2018 ball-tampering scandal was a cover-up and has now asked why players were never handed all the evidence at the time. Just to clarify, as far as I am aware, was the POINT. I was never told the bowlers had been interviewed or provided statements. That information would have been pretty useful when I was forced to make decisions back in 2018. Why werent we given all the evidence by CA? wrote Warner on his Instagram account on Sunday. The controversy around the Sandpapergate in Cape Town has been building since Usman Khawajas autobiography, Sabr, was released earlier this week. Khawaja has alleged that the whole Test squad knew about the sandpaper plan, and Warner has publicly sided with his childhood friend. On Friday, Australia captain Pat Cummins addressed a press conference for 68 minutes and described Khawajas allegations as nonsense and 100 percent wrong. Warner, who was part of the Fox Sports commentary team for the first ODI against England in Perth, reacted sharply against the comments made by Cummins. Pat Cummins was very well prepared this morning. I still stick by Uzzy and what hes written in that book. Its the truth, and I really support him. I actually feel for him at the moment. I actually feel that the captain today actually threw Uzzy under the bus, and Im very, very disappointed about that. Warner and Steve Smith, who was captain at the time, were each suspended for 12 months over the ball-tampering episode, while Cameron Bancroft received a nine-month ban. Cricket Australia chief executive Todd Greenberg said on Saturday to SEN radio, that the board has no plans to reopen the inquiry. We dont see any compelling reason to open the investigation or revisit this again. I dont think theres anything that can be gained from that. We have said were comfortable with the outcome of the investigation based on the information weve received. That includes what weve seen from Usman [Khawaja], and our position hasnt changed on that. Theres absolutely no benefit in going back, thats the clear position of the CA board. I think its fine, weve got to look ahead, and the matter was dealt with under a previous leadership back in 2018. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Former India cricketer slams team India's management over Kuldeep Yadav's treatment amid NZ series
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Australia bowl first, Beardman rested; Baker in for England
Riley Meredith comes in for the home side having been drafted into the squad
Aryna Sabalenka apologizes for on-court outburst in WTA Finals loss to Svitolina
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Why is KL Rahul not playing India's fifth ODI against New Zealand in Mount Maunganui?
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was enthralled as India beat Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final. He also shared a special post for Aaryavir Sehwag.
IND vs NZ fifth ODI: Yash Thakur to debut for India; New Zealand elects to bowl
India lead the series 2-1 having won the first two ODIs of the series, while the third match was washed out. The visitors lost the fourth ODI by a huge margin of 244 runs
NZ opt to bowl in 5th ODI; Siraj and Thakur in for India
Tickner and Duffy entered the NZ XI, with other seamers leaving the hosts' squad for Test prep
'A New Chapter': Ex-IPL Boss Lalit Modi Gets British Citizenship
Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has announced he officially acquired British citizenship on September 15, 2026, describing it as a deeply personal and proud milestone.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Score, 5th ODI: 2 Changes, 1 Debut For India As New Zealand Opt To Field
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Bezatti Ho Gayi: Ex-Pakistan Pacer Slams PCB After Loss To India In U19 Asia Cup Final
With the asking rate around ten and only two wickets in hand, India produced an incredible comeback against Pakistan to win the U19 Asia Cup 2026 final.
IND vs NZ 5th ODI LIVE score: India look to bounce back after defeat in previous bout
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Batters need to fire as India targets series win
India seeks a decisive series win as batters face seemingly New Zealand conditions in the final ODI after a batting collapse in the fourth match
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's Heartfelt Message for Aaryavir
Aaryavir Sehwag scored 361 runs in five matches to emerge as the U-19 Asia Cup's leading run-scorer. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrated his stellar campaign with a special message.
India vs New Zealand LIVE Streaming, 5th ODI LIVE Telecast: When And Where To Watch IND vs NZ
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Ex-India Star Spots Major Virat Kohli-KL Rahul Concern After ODI Humiliation vs New Zealand
After India suffered a massive 244-run defeat at the hands of New Zealand in the fourth ODI, former international batter Aakash Chopra flagged a bigger concern.
'Grit has no batting order': Sachin, Gambhir hail Champs
The Indian Under-19 cricket team clinched the 2026 Men's U19 Asia Cup after a thrilling one-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in the final, chasing down a formidable target of 338.
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SA vs BAN 1st Test Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
SA vs BAN1st Test, Cricket Tips: Bangladesh was the last team to win a test match in the SENA country. Now, they will be challenged in South Africa for a two-match test series. The first test between South Africa and Bangladesh will start at 1:30 PM IST on Sunday at The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. Temba Bavuma and his men are coming off a historic home test series win against Australia. That has boosted their chances for the WTC final. If they beat Bangladesh in this series, it will take their chances to best. Bangladesh are not far behind. They will be underdogs, but the way they have performed recently, they will surely pose a challenge for the hosts. SA vs BAN: Match Details Date : November 15, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 1:30 PM IST Venue : The Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg SA vs BAN: Live Streaming Details Fans can watch the live action on EuroSport, and the live stream of the game will be available on the FanCode mobile app or website. SA vs BAN: Head-to-Head in Tests Total Matches : 16 South Africa : 14 Bangladesh : 0 Drawn : 2 SA vs BAN: Ground Pitch Report The Wanderers Stadium has been a sporting wicket for the seamers. It has great bounce, and seam movement is consistent. Fast bowlers will get a good amount of assistance with the new ball. The conditions will be overcast, which will be more beneficial for the fast bowlers. SA vs BAN: Possible XIs South Africa: Aiden Markram, Marques Ackerman, Zubayr Hamza, Temba Bavuma (c), Matthew Breetzke, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Simon Harmer, Kagiso Rabada, Dane Paterson Bangladesh : Tanzid Hasan, Mohammad Naim, Mominul Haque, Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), Towhid Hridoy, Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das (wk), Mehidy Hasan Miraz, Hasan Mahmud, Taskin Ahmed, Shoriful Islam SA vs BAN: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Temba Bavuma has excellent numbers as captain, and he will be a big wicket. For Bangladesh, experienced Mominul Haque will be key going forward in these conditions. Probable Best Bowler Kagiso Rabada and Hasan Mahmud are the leaders of the packs for both sides. They will be challenging to face. Today Match Prediction: In these conditions and the way South Africa beat Australia recently, the hosts will start this game as favorites. SA vs BAN Match 1st Test, Today Match SA vs BAN, SA vs BAN Prediction, SA vs BAN Predicted XIs, Injury Update for South Africa vs Bangladesh Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
India Snub Hurt Me, But I'm Ready to Fight Back: Suryakumar
Star batter Suryakumar Yadav expressed his determination to return to the Indian team after being excluded post the T20 World Cup triumph, stating that the hunger to play for India has returned. He showcased his intent with a blistering 21-ball 60 for Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy opener and is working on his mindset and skills for a comeback.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has hailed India's Under-19 cricket team for winning the Asia Cup title, saying their landmark triumph and display of grit, determination and sportsmanship would inspire budding cricketers across the country. Taking to X, Shah congratulated the team on their victory over arch-rivals Pakistan in a thrilling final, which saw India clinch the title with a one-wicket win. A thrilling victory! Applause for the Indian cricket team on winning the Men's U19 Asia Cup title, crowning the nation with joy and pride through your landmark triumph. The sheer grit, determination, and unmatched sportsmanship you demonstrated on the pitch were a masterclass in India's cricketing excellence. Your performance will inspire more budding cricketers to join the league of winners, Shah posted. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian U19 cricket team for winning the Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026, describing it as an outstanding day for Indian cricket and saying the young players' success would inspire several youngsters. PM Modi took to social media to express his pride in the team's performance after India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Muscat on Saturday. Outstanding day for Indian cricket! Immensely proud of our young cricketers for todays impressive performance and for winning the Mens U-19 Asia Cup 2026. Their success will inspire several youngsters. Best wishes to the team for their endeavours ahead, PM Modi wrote on X. India secured their record-extending ninth Under-19 Asia Cup title after chasing down Pakistan's target of 338 in a last-ball thriller at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Saturday. India finished at 339/9 in 50 overs, with Mohit Ulva hitting the winning boundary off the final delivery. Captain Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with 80, while Aaryavir Sehwag scored 58. Manal Chauhan contributed 47, and Ulva remained unbeaten on 49. Earlier, Pakistan posted 337/9, riding on Usman Khan's 107, Abdul Qadir's 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf's 63. Kavya Patel claimed four wickets for India, while Chigurupati Venkata picked up three. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
World Test Championship set to stay nine-team contest till 2031
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India Played Excellent Cricket: Pakistan Captain's Honest Admission After Loss In U19 Asia Cup Final
Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf admitted that wayward bowling cost the defending champions the U19 Asia Cup title after they failed to defend their 337-run total against India, suffering a thrilling one-wicket defeat in the final on Saturday.
Aaryavir Sehwag: 361 Runs, One Big Statement in U19 Asia Cup
Virender Sehwag's son Aaryavir showcased his big-match temperament with a crucial half-century as India defeated Pakistan to win a record-extending ninth U-19 Asia Cup title.
Watch: India's Aggressive Celebrations After Last-Ball Victory Over Pakistan In U19 Asia Cup Final
India's thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 final was followed by heated scenes on the field. A video showing Indian players celebrating aggressively in front of Pakistani cricketers has gone viral on social media.
Shanto: 'Very important for the whole batting unit to perform'
The Bangladesh captain said their bowling attack can
Three-time Andhra Orange Cap winner Ashwin Hebbar highlights struggle for domestic openers in IPL
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Mohit Ulva delivered the defining performance of India's U19 Asia Cup 2026 campaign, as he produced an unbeaten 49 off just 26 balls to guide the team to a remarkable one-wicket victory over Pakistan in...
'Indian Cricket Is in Safe Hands': U-19 Heroes Celebrated
The India U19 cricket team secured a thrilling one-wicket victory over arch-rivals Pakistan to clinch the 2026 ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup title, chasing down a challenging target of 338 runs. Former India players, including Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman, lauded the team's resilience and character.
U19 Asia Cup: We were wayward with our bowling; that's why we lost, admits Pakistan captain Farhan
Digital Desk | Muscat, Nov 14 (IANS) Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf admitted that wayward bowling cost the defending champions the U19 Asia Cup title after they failed to defend their 337-run total against India, suffering a thrilling one-wicket defeat in the final on Saturday. Pakistan had put up what Yousaf believed was a good enough total, but India's lower order staged a remarkable fightback to chase down 338 in 50 overs and clinch the title for a record-extending ninth time. I think that was a good enough total, but India played excellent cricket, Yousaf said after the match. Reflecting on where Pakistan fell short, the captain pointed directly to the bowling performance, particularly after his side had put India under pressure by reducing them to 254/8. All the boys were doing perfectly, but unfortunately we were wayward with our bowling. That's why we lost the match, he said. Pakistan were within two wickets of victory when Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva turned the game around with a 57-run partnership. Chauhan scored 47 off 32 balls, while Ulva remained unbeaten on 49 to take India closer to the target. With eight runs needed from the final over, Ulva and Chigurupati Venkata kept their composure against Ahmed Hussain. The equation came down to three runs off the last ball, which Ulva struck for a boundary to seal India's one-wicket victory. Pakistan's bowling also came under pressure in the closing overs as India collected 19 runs in the 43rd over and continued to find boundaries through the final stages of the chase. Rizwanullah claimed three wickets, while Niqab Shafiq took two for Pakistan. Earlier, Pakistan had posted 337/9, with Usman Khan scoring 107 off 111 balls, Abdul Qadir making 80 off 54 deliveries and Yousaf contributing 63 off 60 balls. India fought back in the death overs, with Kavya Patel claiming four wickets and Chigurupati Venkata taking three. Yousaf also addressed Pakistan's slow over-rate, explaining that the time taken by the team's three fast bowlers contributed to the delay. Obviously, we go with the three pacers, and obviously all the pacers are taking time. That's why we were too late. And in the end we just plan according to the situation. That's why we were getting late, he said.
PM Narendra Modi's Message After India's Dramatic Win Over Pakistan In U19 Asia Cup Final
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian U19 cricket team for winning the Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026.
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Delhi's Aaryavir Sehwag has the potential to carve his own identity and create his own records in cricket, said Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) president Rohan Jaitley while praising the young batter after India's triumph in the Under-19 Asia Cup. Aaryavir, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, played a key role in India's title-winning campaign, finishing as the tournament's leading run-scorer with 361 runs in five matches, including a century and three half-centuries, claiming the Player of the Tournament award. Heartiest congratulations to the Indian U-19 team! They put up an exceptional performance. Delhis Aaryavir Sehwag, son of former India opener Virender Sehwag, showcased tremendous talent and played some fantastic cricket. He has the potential to carve his own identity and create his own records in the game. I wish him continued success in his cricketing journey. Sometimes talent speaks louder than legacy, Jaitley told IANS. India crowned their record ninth U-19 Asia Cup title by beating archrivals Pakistan by one wicket in a nerve-wracking final at Al Amerat Cricket Ground in Muscat, Oman, on Saturday. Chasing 338, India reached 339/9 in 50 overs, with Mohit Ulva striking a boundary off the final delivery to seal the victory. Captain Lakshya Raichandani top-scored with 80, while Aaryavir contributed 58 off 61 balls, including nine fours. Chauhan and Ulva then kept India in the contest with a crucial 57-run partnership. Chauhan and Ulva then brought India back into the game with an important stand of 57 runs. Chauhan made 47 off 32 deliveries, while Ulva remained unbeaten on 49. Chigurupati Venkata, unbeaten on 11, provided support as the pair negotiated a tense final over, with India needing eight runs from the last six balls. Pakistan had earlier scored 337/9 with Usman Khan hitting 107, Abdul Qadir 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf 63. Kavya Patel took four wickets, while Venkata was also among the wickets for India.
U19 Asia Cup: India Win Eases Aaryavir Sehwag's Pain
Aaryavir Sehwag scored a crucial 58 despite an elbow injury as India defeated Pakistan by one wicket to win the 2026 U-19 Asia Cup. He was named Player of the Tournament.
U19 Asia Cup: Outstanding day for Indian cricket, says PM Modi after India's title triumph
Digital Desk | New Delhi, Nov 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian U19 cricket team for winning the Men's U19 Asia Cup 2026, describing it as an outstanding day for Indian cricket and saying the young players' success would inspire several youngsters. PM Modi took to social media to express his pride in the team's performance after India defeated arch-rivals Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) in Muscat on Saturday. Outstanding day for Indian cricket! Immensely proud of our young cricketers for todays impressive performance and for winning the Mens U-19 Asia Cup 2026. Their success will inspire several youngsters. Best wishes to the team for their endeavours ahead, PM Modi wrote on X. India chased down Pakistan's target of 338 runs, finishing at 339/9 in 50 overs to claim the title for a record-extending ninth time. The final went down to the last delivery, with Mohit Ulva striking a boundary off Ahmed Hussain to seal a memorable victory. Captain Lakshya Raichandani led India's chase with a crucial 80 off 101 balls, while Aaryavir Sehwag contributed 58 off 61 deliveries. After India slipped to 254/8, Manal Chauhan and Ulva revived the innings with a 57-run partnership. Chauhan scored 47 off 32 balls, while Ulva remained unbeaten on 49. With eight runs required from the final over, Ulva and Chigurupati Venkata kept their composure to bring the equation down to three runs off the last ball. Ulva then struck the winning boundary to complete India's one-wicket victory. Earlier, Pakistan posted 337/9 after Usman Khan scored 107, Abdul Qadir made 80, and captain Farhan Yousaf contributed 63. For India, Kavya Patel claimed four wickets, while Chigurupati Venkata picked up three. The victory marked India's ninth U19 Asia Cup title and denied defending champions Pakistan the opportunity to retain their crown.
Vihaan Malhotra, Uday Saharan Star As Punjab Beat Haryana In Last-Over SMAT Thriller
Vihaan Malhotra smashed a blistering 86 while Uday Saharan produced a late assault with an unbeaten 42 off just 18 balls as Punjab chased down a challenging 191-run target to beat Haryana by four wickets in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group B match on Saturday.
T20 Trophy Super League: Disha Kasats unbeaten 91 took Vidarbha to an eight-wicket win over Delhi in the first round of the Senior Womens T20 Trophy Super League stage on Saturday. It was also a day when defending champions Maharashtra, Railways and Karnataka also tasted success. Disha, who will turn out for Mumbai Indians in the 2027 Womens Premier League (WPL), hit 10 sixes and two fours in her 54-ball knock in Vidarbhas victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B. After Delhi made 169/5, Vidarbha completed the chase in 17.3 overs. Skipper Mona Meshram stood firm at the other end and remained not out on 43 from 24 balls. Mona and Disha added an unbroken 106-run stand for the third wicket, with the latter taking the Player of the Match award. Boundaries made up 68 of Dishas 91 runs, thus underlining how thoroughly she dominated the Delhi bowling attack. Delhi, who chose to bat after winning the toss, were given a solid base by in-form batter Tanisha Singh, who remained not out on 78. Shweta Sherawat added 35, but the total was never going to be enough against Dishas onslaught. Yashshri Soley was the pick of Vidarbha bowlers with 2-34. Vidarbha will next take on Karnataka on Monday. Elsewhere, at the Gujarat College Cricket Ground 'A', the Smriti Mandhana-led Maharashtra beat Andhra by 48 runs. They posted 161/6 in 20 overs, with Gautami Naik top-scoring with 34, and then restricted Andhra to 113/9. Dnyaneshwari Patil led the attack with 3-19, while Anuja Patil chipped in with both bat and ball after making 31, she picked 2-22. In the third clash of the day, Mumbai made 157/9 in 20 overs, thanks to the efforts of Simran Shaikh (48) and Sanika Chalke (43). For Railways, off-spin bowling all-rounder Sneh Rana took 4-28, while Renuka Singh Thakur took 2-19. In reply, Railways completed the chase with a ball to spare. Opener Pratika Rawal was in blistering mode smashing 86 off 52 balls, laced with nine fours and three sixes. Sneh followed up her bowling efforts by hitting an unbeaten 37 off 30 balls to get Railways up and running with a win. Elsewhere, Karnataka beat Baroda by five wickets, with off-spinner Shreyanka Patil taking 3-19. Her efforts, along with Ananya Hegdes 2-26, dismantled the Baroda batting line-up as they were bowled out for 137 in 19.4 overs. In the chase, Vrinda Dinesh set the tone for the successful chase by hitting 49 off just 16 balls, laced with four fours and five sixes, while Niki Prasad was another notable contributor with a 17-ball 31, as Karnataka got home in 13.3 overs. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ulva: 'I knew it was my day and I'll finish the game'
Mohit Ulva hit a last-ball four as India pulled off a thrilling chase to pip Pakistan to the Under-19 Asia Cup title
Suryakumar ready to 'knock down' selectors' door for India comeback
The Mumbai captain struck six fours and five sixes in his unbeaten 60 off 21 with national selector SS Das watching at the ground
WPL 2027 Second Half Likely To Move From Brabourne To Wankhede Due To ICC Venue Norms
Vadodara International Cricket Stadium: The second half of the Womens Premier League (WPL) is likely to be moved from the Cricket Club of Indias Brabourne Stadium to the Wankhede Stadium due to the ruling of the International Cricket Council (ICC) on venue exclusivity for its events. Yes, there is a discussion going on about making this happen. It is because the ICC Womens Champions Trophy is happening, and as per ICC protocols, there should be a gap of 15 days for a venue to host the major tournament. So that window will fall in between the WPL second half. If the WPL second half happens in Mumbais CCI, including the final, you wont get that 15-day gap. So that is what the WPL committee is discussing at the moment. As of now, they are into solving it, and once discussions are over, an official word is expected to arrive soon, said a source tracking the development to IANS on Saturday. As per the existing schedule, the fifth edition of the WPL opens on January 14, 2027, in Vadodara, where defending champions and two-time winners Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Mumbai Indians. Vadodara will host the first 11 of the 22 games till January 24, before the action moves to Mumbai from January 26. The league stage of WPL 2027 ends on February 3. The Eliminator, to be played between the second- and third-placed teams, is slated to happen on February 5, while the table-topper goes straight into the final, to be played on February 7. The inaugural ICC Womens Champions Trophy, a six-team event, runs from February 14 to 28 and will be staged at the CCI in Mumbai and the Vadodara International Cricket Stadium the venues which are currently earmarked for WPL 2027. As per the rules, the ICC takes over the venues roughly three weeks before a global event begins, and keeps the venues under its exclusive control throughout that entire stretch of time. Brabourne Stadium staged the eliminator and final of the 2025 WPL, where Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals by eight runs to win the title for the second time. If the shift in venue happens, it will be the very first time that Wankhede Stadium will host WPL matches. Apart from host India, Australia, England, New Zealand, South Africa and Sri Lanka will feature in the Champions Trophy. All six teams will be competing in a single round-robin league. The top two teams in the standings will progress to the final to be played on February 28. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Mohit Ulva said his belief in himself and faith in God helped him stay calm under pressure as he struck the winning boundary off the final delivery to guide India U19 to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final.
Virender Sehwag's Message For India U19 Team After Win Over Pakistan Has Son Aaryavir's Mention
Former cricketers Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly, Irfan Pathan and BCCI CoE head VVS Laxman led rich praise for India's Under-19 side after they beat Pakistan by one wicket to win the Men's U19 Asia Cup in a thrilling clash in Muscat.
'I Knew It Was My Day': Hero Mohit On U19 Asia Cup Triumph
Mohit Ulva, batting at No 10, guided India to a dramatic one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final, hitting a four off the last ball when three runs were needed, after India were struggling at 252 for eight chasing 338.
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U19 Asia Cup: 'It Was A Rollercoaster Ride,' Says Captain Raichandani After Thrilling Title Win
Al Amerat Cricket Ground: India U19 captain Lakshya Raichandani said the team's belief in its batting depth and confidence in the lower order played a key role in their thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final, as the side clinched the title for a record-extending ninth time. India chased down Pakistan's 338-run target, finishing at 339/9 in 50 overs at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) on Saturday. The final went down to the last delivery, with Mohit Ulva striking a boundary off Ahmed Hussain to seal a memorable victory. It was a rollercoaster ride. We had the belief that we would be able to chase it down as the wicket was very good for batting. I always believed in the batting strength of our lower order. We were playing with almost 11 batters, Raichandani said after the win. The Indian captain played a crucial role in setting up the chase, scoring 80 off 101 deliveries, including five fours. He shared a 90-run opening partnership with Aaryavir Sehwag, who contributed 58 off 61 balls, to give India a solid start. After Sehwag's dismissal, Raichandani continued to anchor the innings and built a 56-run partnership with Anvay Dravid. However, Pakistan struck twice in the 37th over, removing both Raichandani and Dravid to put India under pressure. India subsequently slipped to 254/8, with Pakistan needing just two more wickets to secure the title. Manal Chauhan and Ulva then revived the chase with a 57-run stand. Chauhan scored 47 off 32 balls, while Ulva remained unbeaten on 49. With India needing eight runs from the final over, Ulva and Chigurupati Venkata kept their composure to bring the equation down to three runs off the last ball. Ulva then struck the winning boundary to complete the chase. Raichandani also thanked the fans for their support and urged them to continue backing the team. I thank the fans for their support and request them to keep supporting us, he said. Earlier, Pakistan posted 337/9, powered by Usman Khan's 107, Abdul Qadir's 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf's 63. For India, Kavya Patel claimed four wickets, while Chigurupati Venkata picked up three. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
PM Modi: 'Outstanding Day For Indian Cricket'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian Under-19 cricket team for winning the 2026 ACC Men's U-19 Asia Cup, praising their impressive performance and noting their success would inspire many youngsters. India secured a thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the final, chasing down a massive 338-run target on the last ball.
Al Amerat Cricket Ground: Mohit Ulva said his belief in himself and faith in God helped him stay calm under pressure as he struck the winning boundary off the final delivery to guide India U19 to a thrilling one-wicket victory over Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final at Al Amerat near Muscat in Oman on Saturday. Named Player of the Match for his crucial unbeaten 49, Ulva played a decisive role in India's successful chase of 338 at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) on Saturday. India finished at 339/9 in 50 overs to clinch the title for a record-extending ninth time. Reflecting on his mindset during the tense final over, Ulva said he was confident of getting the job done despite India's position in the match. Nothing much. I just had belief in myself and faith in God. My Asia Cup hadn't been particularly great until then. I knew I was a bowler, but I also believed that I was an all-rounder. However, I hadn't got enough opportunities to prove myself yet. But I always believed that I could do it, he said after the match. India needed eight runs from the final six deliveries, with Pakistan requiring just one wicket to seal the title. The equation came down to three runs from the last ball, but Ulva held his nerve and struck Ahmed Hussain for a boundary to complete the chase. I was just waiting for that one ball. I knew I could hit a boundary and finish the game. I had complete faith in God. I knew it was my day and I would finish the game, he said. Ulva also credited the support he received from Manal Chauhan and Chigurupati Venkata, who remained at the other end during the closing stages. Manal scored 47 off 32 balls and shared a 57-run partnership with Ulva before being dismissed in the 47th over. The momentum he created by going out to bat before me and setting things up was incredible. I just had to go out there and deliver, Ulva said about Manal's contribution. He also praised Venkata for boosting his confidence during the tense finish. He kept telling me, 'No, you can do it. Just go out and play. You will finish it.' The belief he gave me, that the two of us could get the job done on the last ball, strengthened my own confidence, he added. Ulva said batting at number 10 had also worked in his favour, describing it as a lucky position for him. He revealed that the team had entered the chase with confidence, believing the flat pitch and their strong batting line-up gave them a chance to chase the target. Captain Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with 80, while Aaryavir Sehwag contributed 58. After India slipped to 254/8, Manal and Ulva revived the innings before Venkata joined the latter to take India across the finish line. Before I went out to bat, sir personally came up to me and said, 'You can do it. Just believe in yourself.' So, I went out there and simply watched the ball and hit the ball. I wasn't thinking about what was happening or what might happen next. I wasn't overthinking anything. I was just watching the ball and playing my shots, Ulva said. Pakistan had posted 337/9, with Usman Khan scoring 107, Abdul Qadir making 80 and captain Farhan Yousaf adding 63. For India, Kavya Patel took four wickets and Chigurupati Venkata claimed three. Rizwanullah picked up three wickets for Pakistan in India's chase, while Niqab Shafiq took two. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Digital Desk | Al Amerat, Nov 14 (IANS) India's Under-19 team always believed it could chase down Pakistan's imposing target in the U19 Asia Cup final, said Player of the Tournament Aaryavir Sehwag after the side pulled off a thrilling one-wicket victory to clinch a record-extending ninth title in Al Amerat on Saturday. Chasing 338, India reached 339/9 in 50 overs, with Mohit Ulva hitting the winning boundary off the final delivery. Captain Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with a composed 80, while Manal Chauhan and Ulva produced a crucial late partnership to keep India's hopes alive. The discussion is that the wicket is good to bat on. There was always a belief that we would chase it down. We talk about it in team meetings; someone had to bat deep. I haven't spoken to my dad (Virender Sehwag); I will have a chat with him later, Aaryavir said after the match. The son of former India opener Virender Sehwag finished the tournament as its leading run-scorer, with 361 runs from four matches, including a century and three half-centuries. India's chase kicked off with a 95-run opening stand between Aaryavir and Raichandani. Aaryavir, who was struck on his right forearm while playing on the off-side by Ali Raza, got back and scored 58 off 61 balls with nine fours. Raichandani then steadied the innings with an 80 off 101 balls, but Pakistan kept taking wickets at regular intervals. India went into a bit of a hole after losing wickets in bunches, taking a tumble with the loss of Raichandani and Anvay Dravid in the 37th over, followed by Aryan Savsani and Kavya Patel. Chauhan and Ulva then combined for a 57-run stand to take the team home. Chauhan struck a fluent 47 off 32 balls, hitting three fours and three sixes, while Ulva was 49 not out. Chauhan said he remained focused when Ulva joined him at the crease and recalled the confidence the latter showed in their ability to finish the chase. I was very focused. At that time, Ulva came to bat; he only said that we can finish. Just trust your process, trust yourself, he said. Reflecting on the faith shown in him by the coaching staff to play the finisher's role, Chauhan thanked them for backing him throughout the tournament. Yes, for that, I would really like to thank the support staff as well. They believed in me as a finisher, and the coach showed a lot of trust in me. They backed me right till the end. They told me just one thing -- once you go out to the middle, simply enjoy yourself and play your game, he said. Chauhan also explained how he approached the chase, with India needing more than 100 runs when he came to the crease and the required run rate hovering around 10. At that moment, I just had faith in myself. I was doing the calculations as I went along. I felt that even if I managed to hit just one boundary in an over and take four singles, we could comfortably maintain a run rate of 10 runs per over. So, the only thing on my mind was to make sure I hit at least one good shot every over, he said. Chauhan was eventually dismissed for 47 in the 47th over, leaving India needing more runs with only one wicket remaining. He admitted that the pressure of the situation had affected him and that he was emotional after missing out on seeing the chase through. Yes, at that moment, I was putting a little too much pressure on myself. When I went inside, I even had a few tears in my eyes because opportunities like these don't come very often, and we had come so close to winning the match, he said. Ulva and Chigurupati Venkata then held their nerve in the final overs. India needed eight runs from the last over and three off the final delivery. After collecting singles and surviving a stumping appeal, Ulva connected with Ahmed Hussain's final ball and sent it to the boundary to seal a memorable victory. Earlier, Pakistan had posted 337/9 after centuries from Usman Khan and valuable contributions from Abdul Qadir and captain Farhan Yousaf. Usman scored 107 off 111 balls, while Qadir made 80 off 54 and Yousaf added 63.
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Sehwag, Ganguly, Pathan, Laxman Shower Praise On India U19 Side After Asia Cup Triumph
The Saurashtra Cricket Association: Former cricketers Virender Sehwag, Sourav Ganguly, Irfan Pathan and BCCI CoE head VVS Laxman led rich praise for Indias Under-19 side after they beat Pakistan by one wicket to win the Mens U19 Asia Cup in a thrilling clash in Muscat. Pakistan set India a daunting target of 338, but half-centuries from skipper Lakshya Raichandani (80) and Aaryavir Sehwag (58), followed by late contributions from Manal Chauhan (47) and Mohit Ulva (49 not out), carried the chase to its dramatic conclusion. Sehwag, the former India opener and father of Aaryavir, applauded the young teams character in a post on X. What a match! What a finish! To beat Pakistan in an U19 Asia Cup final chasing 338 takes some serious character. Lakshyas 80, Aaryavirs 58, and then Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulvas Jalwa when we needed a miracle. What an unbelievable victory. Proud of these young Champions! Former India captain Ganguly also praised the team on X, with a special mention for Aaryavir, who was adjudged Player of the Tournament for scoring 361 runs, the most by a batter in the competition. Well done India under19 .. superb performance .. young Sehwag .. what a tournament he had.. every other member of the team as well .. Veeru must be very proud @virendersehwag, he said. Former India left-arm pacer Irfan Pathan wrote on X, What a win by our u19 boys vs Pakistan. Showed the real fighting character. Brilliant to see. Laxman wrote on X, Heartiest congratulations boys. The resilience, grit and composure you displayed under pressure was outstanding. You showed great character, belief and determination when it mattered most. Proud of the way you represented India. Keep learning and keep raising the bar. Well done team. Ex-India opener Aakash Chopra wrote on X, An absolutely stellar win by our Under-19 boys against Pakistan in the Asia Cup finals. So so proud and happy for each one of them. Jai Hind. Jai Bharat. Player of the Match Ulva, who hails from Lakhtar in Surendranagar district, finished unbeaten on 49 off 26 balls, hitting five fours and three sixes, to guide India home. The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) also congratulated India Under-19 team, and its President Jaydev Shah, also a BCCI Apex Council Member, singled out Ulvas epic knock and another player from the state, Aryan Savsani. It is indeed a remarkable, phenomenal and outstanding achievement by Team India to emerge victorious against Pakistan in such a thrilling and nail-biting final. The manner in which our young team chased down a challenging target of 337 runs reflects their tremendous character, confidence and determination. Mohit Ulvas match-winning and historic unbeaten innings of 49 runs is particularly special and shall be remembered for a long, long time. It is a moment of immense pride for Saurashtra cricket. Having witnessed his progress and performances, I am confident that Mohit has a very bright future ahead and will go on to represent Team India on numerous occasions and in many prestigious tournaments. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Mohit, Aryan and the entire Indian Under-19 team for this magnificent achievement, added Shah. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Watch: Indian Players Give Fiery Send-Off To Pakistan After Thrilling Win In U19 Asia Cup Final
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India Overcome Pakistan By 1 Wicket In Last-Ball Thriller To Win U19 Asia Cup 2026
Late-order batters Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan held their nerves in crunch moments as India pulled off a stunning one-wicket win off the final ball over Pakistan to regain the Under-19 Asia Cup on Saturday.
U19 Asia Cup Final: Raichandani, Ulva Star As India Clinch Thrilling One-wicket Win Over Pakistan
Al Amerat Cricket Ground: Mohit Ulva struck a boundary off the final delivery as India U19 pulled off a remarkable one-wicket victory over archrivals Pakistan to clinch their ninth U19 Asia Cup title in a thrilling final at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground (Ministry Turf 2) here on Saturday. Chasing 338, India finished at 339/9 in 50 overs, with the contest going down to the last ball. Captain Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with a composed 80, while Manal Chauhan and Ulva kept Indias hopes alive with a crucial partnership in the closing stages. Ulva remained unbeaten on 49, while Chigurupati Venkata scored an unbeaten 11. With India needing eight runs from the final over and Pakistan just one wicket away from victory, Ulva and Venkata kept their composure against Ahmed Hussain. The equation came down to three runs off the last ball after the pair collected singles and survived a stumping appeal. Ulva then connected with the final delivery and sent it to the boundary to seal a memorable win for India. India began the chase positively, with openers Aaryavir Sehwag and Raichandani putting together 95 runs for the first wicket. Sehwag, who was struck on his right forearm by Ali Raza in the fourth over, continued batting and completed a half-century before being dismissed for 58 off 61 balls, including nine fours, in the 18th over. He was caught by Usman Khan off Niqab Shafiq. Raichandani continued to hold the innings together and added runs with VK Vineeth, who scored 24 off 21 balls before being caught by Usman off Rizwanullah in the 27th over. Rizwanullah struck again in the 31st over, removing Arjun Rajput for 16, caught behind by Hamza Zahoor. India lost Yashbardhan Chauhan for nine in the 33rd over, with Usman taking the catch off Hasnain Abbas Dar. Raichandani then found support from Anvay Dravid, and the pair added 56 runs to keep India in the chase. Pakistan struck twice in the 37th over to put India under further pressure. Raichandani was caught by Hasnain Abbas Dar off Ali Raza for 80 from 101 balls, while Dravid was run out for 19 following a direct hit from Pakistan captain Farhan Yousaf. India continued to lose wickets as Aryan Savsani fell for nine in the 41st over to Rizwanullah. Kavya Patel was then dismissed for a duck by Mohammad Sayyam in the 42nd over, leaving India in a difficult position. With the required rate climbing and wickets falling, Manal Chauhan and Mohit Ulva launched a spirited counterattack. Chauhan struck two sixes in the 43rd over against Sayyam, while Ulva also found the boundary as India collected 19 runs from the over. The pair kept the chase alive through the next two overs. Ulva struck a four and a six against Rizwanullah in the 44th over, while Chauhan contributed with a boundary. Ulva then pulled Ali Raza for another six in the 45th over as the partnership crossed 50 runs and India went past the 300-run mark. India collected 13 runs in the 46th over, with Chauhan and Ulva rotating the strike, but Pakistan struck a crucial blow in the 47th when Niqab Shafiq dismissed Chauhan for 47 off 32 balls. Chauhans innings included three fours and three sixes, and he shared a 57-run partnership with Ulva. With India still needing runs and only one wicket remaining, Venkata joined Ulva at the crease. Venkata kept the chase going with a boundary in the 48th over, while Ulva struck a four and a six off Sayyam to bring the equation down further. The 49th over produced more drama as India collected 17 runs off Niqab Shafiq, leaving eight runs required from the final six balls. Ulva and Venkata kept their composure against Hussain, collecting singles and negotiating a stumping appeal before the equation came down to three runs from the last delivery. Ulva then hit the winning boundary to complete Indias title-winning chase. For Pakistan, Rizwanullah claimed three wickets, while Niqab Shafiq took two. Earlier, Pakistan posted a formidable 337/9 after centuries from Usman Khan and valuable contributions from Abdul Qadir and captain Farhan Yousaf. Usman top-scored with 107, while Qadir struck 80 and Yousaf added 63 to put the defending champions in a strong position. Pakistan began positively, with Usman and Hayam Khan adding 62 runs for the opening wicket. Hayam was dismissed by Kavya Patel in the ninth over, caught behind by Anvay Dravid, but Usman continued to attack as Pakistan reached 93/1 at the powerplay. Qadir joined Usman and immediately put the Indian bowlers under pressure. He scored 26 runs from his first eight deliveries and took on left-arm spinner Manal Chauhan, who conceded 40 runs in his three overs. Qadir also struck a couple of sixes in the 23rd over and repeated the feat against Yashbardhan Chauhan in the following over. The pair added 135 runs for the second wicket before Arjun Rajput provided India with a breakthrough, dismissing Qadir for 80 off 54 balls. Usman continued to anchor the innings and brought up his second century of the tournament in the 35th over. Kavya Patel then removed Usman in the 37th over, with the opener departing for 107 off 111 balls, including 11 fours and three sixes. Yousaf kept Pakistan moving towards a big total and completed his half-century in the 43rd over. However, India fought back in the closing overs. Chigurupati Venkata struck twice in the 45th over, dismissing Ahmed Hussain for 17 and Yousaf for 63 with slower deliveries. He returned to remove Hasnain Abbas Dar in the following over, while Kavya Patel dismissed Hamza Zahoor in the 48th over. Kavya also bowled the final over, conceding just seven runs as Pakistan finished at 337/9. For India, Kavya Patel claimed four wickets, while Venkata took three to lead the bowling effort. Brief scores: Pakistan U19 337/9 in 50 overs (Usman Khan 107, Abdul Qadir 80; Kavya Patel 4-68, Chigurupati Venkata 3-40) lost to India U19 339/9 in 50 overs (Lakshya Rajesh Raichandani 80, Aaryavir Sehwag 58, Mohit Ulva 49*; Rizwanullah 3-53, Niqab Shafiq 2-57) by 1 wicket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
India beat Pakistan by one wicket in a thrilling final that went down to the last ball to regain the Under-19 Asia Cup 2026 on Saturday.
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Indians Praful Hinge: India fast bowler Harshal Patel is likely to move to Gujarat Titans (GT) from Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) through a trade deal ahead of the 2027 IPL retention deadline on November 17. According to a report by Cricinfo on Saturday, the two franchises have settled on a cash-only deal worth Rs 4 crore, with the amount to be taken off GTs auction purse. That amount is only half of the Rs 8 crore SRH spent on him at the 2025 IPL mega auction. For GT, the interest is hardly sudden. They chased him in 2024 and dropped out at Rs 10.5 crore, with Punjab Kings finally securing him for Rs 11.75 crore. GT returned to the bidding for Patel in the 2025 auction as well, but stepped aside when the price reached Rs 6.5 crore. The move would also bring Patel back to the state where his roots lie. The right-arm pacer hails from Ahmedabad and moved back to represent Gujarat in domestic cricket from the 2025/26 season. At GT, who won the IPL in 2022, Patel will join Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Jason Holder and Ashok Sharma in the seam-bowling department. In IPL 2025, Patel picked up 16 wickets in 13 games, but in the last season he played just five times and did not take a wicket, while conceding 10.82 an over. The team leaned on uncapped Indians Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain instead to lead their fast-bowling charge. Patel, who played 25 T20Is for India and picked 29 scalps, has two IPL Purple Caps against his name - from 2021 with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), where he picked 32 wickets, and 2024 with Punjab Kings (PBKS), where he took 24 wickets. GT would be his fifth franchise after being with RCB, SRH, PBKS and Delhi Capitals (DC) since his IPL debut in 2012. In IPL, Harshal has played 124 matches and picked 151 wickets, with an average of 24.68, economy rate of 8.92 and best individual figures of 5-27. Previously, SRH, the IPL 2016 winners, brought in left-arm pacer T Natarajan from DC and then got Khaleel Ahmed and Nathan Ellis from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a four-player exchange. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
AUS vs ENG 2nd ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
AUS vs ENG 2nd ODI , Cricket Tips :Debutant Mahli Beardman ran through the English batting lineup to take Australia to an easy win in the first ODI in Perth. The 21-year-old recorded the best ODI figure by a debutant for Australia and took 6/24. It was followed by a quick half-century by Mitchell Marsh (50 off 30). Australia have a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The second ODI will be held at Adelaide Oval on Sunday at 9 AM IST. England have been poor with their batting tactics and played too many rash shots. They need to come with a plan, because Australia will come hard to win the series. AUS vs ENG: Match Details Date : November 15, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 9:00 AM IST Venue : Adelaide Oval AUS vs ENG: Live Streaming Details Fans can watch the live action of the second ODI on the Star Sports Networks. The live stream of the match will be available on the Jio Hotstar app or website. AUS vs ENG: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 163 Australia: 93 England : 65 No-result: 5 AUS vs ENG: Ground Pitch Report Adelaide Oval offers a great batting deck with shorter square boundaries. The straight boundary is big while the outfield is a little slow. Spinners will have some assistance with the old ball. The toss will be crucial because chasing is recommended here. AUS vs ENG: Predicted XIs Australia : Travis Head, Mitchell Marsh (c), Cooper Connolly, Matt Renshaw, Josh Inglis (wk), Cameron Green, Jack Edwards, Xavier Bartlett, Adam Zampa, Spencer Johnson, Mahli Beardman England : Ben Duckett, Tom Banton, Joe Root, Harry Brook (c), Jordan Cox (wk), Sam Curran, Will Jacks, Liam Dawson, Jamie Overton, Gus Atkinson, Jofra Archer AUS vs ENG: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Mitchell Marsh and Joe Root will be dangerous batters for the opponents, who are coming with good form. Probable Best Bowler Mahli Beardman and Gus Atkinson did well in the first ODI, and they will be looking to hit the same areas to exploit the conditions. Today Match Prediction : Australia have the conditions on their side, and they will start the game as favorites. AUS vs ENG Match 2nd ODI, Today Match AUS vs ENG, AUS vs ENG Prediction, AUS vs ENG Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Australia vs England Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Fast bowler Saurabh Dubeys four-wicket haul set up a comfortable seven-wicket win for Vidarbha over Goa on Day One of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, while Tamil Nadu squeezed past Railways by six runs in a tense finish to a thrilling game. Vidarbha skipper Atharva Taide won the toss at the Jadavpur University Campus Ground 2 in Kolkata and chose to field, and his bowlers backed the call. Goa could only post 146/9 in their 20 overs, with Deepraj Gaonkars 39 the top score. Dubey returned with 4-30 and was duly named Player of the Match. Vidarbha lost opener Danish Malewar early in reply, but Taide and R. Samarth then took charge. The pair added 114 runs for the second wicket, Taide making 52 and Samarth 53, which took the contest away from Goa. Vedant Jajoo (23 not out) and Yash Kadam (nine not out) completed the chase in 17.3 overs. Elsewhere, Tamil Nadu had to work much harder to get their first win of the competition. Shahrukh Khans unbeaten 46 off 30 balls and a 13-ball 31 from Rajkumar Ravichandran lifted them to 172/7 after being pushed into batting first. Ravichandrans quickfire cameo, at a strike rate of 200, gave the innings a valuable push. Railways looked dead and buried at 79/6, with Varun Chakaravarthy conceding just five runs in two overs and picking up two wickets. Zuber Ali (46 off 37 balls) and Toufik Mondal (57 off 22 balls) then produced a stunning seventh-wicket partnership of 69 runs off 31 balls that kept Railways in the hunt. Though Mondal was dismissed in the 15th over, tension rose further with Ali and Kunal at the crease. With 19 runs needed from three overs, Railways looked set to win until Gurjapneet Singh kept his cool by defending 11 runs in the final over as Tamil Nadu sealed a hard-fought victory. Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh won over Assam by 16 runs (via VJD Method). Mridul Surrochs 52 carried Himachal Pradesh to 176/6 in 20 overs. Assam had reached 119/6 in 15 overs before inclement weather got the game in Himachal Pradeshs favour. Elsewhere, Rajasthan secured a six-wicket win over Uttar Pradesh. Sameer Rizvis 74 not out off 35 balls carried Uttar Pradesh to 171/6 in 20 overs. In reply, Rajasthan completed the chase in 15.4 overs, thanks to Abhijeet Tomars 63 and 48 from Rohan Rajbhar. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
IPL 2027: Harshal Patel joins Gujarat Titans in trade
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NZ vs IND 5th ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
NZ vs IND 5th ODI , Cricket Tips :New Zealand thumped India in the fourth ODI by a record margin of 244 runs. Will Young scored an excellent century, and Matt Henry recorded his best bowling figure. Henry dismissed Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and Shreyas Iyer in the very first over to put India on the back foot. India couldn't recover from there on and were bundled out for just 89 runs. It was a horrible start to Iyer's ODI captaincy tenure. Now, India need a win to seal the series. The final ODI will be played at Bay Oval on Saturday, starting at 7:30 AM IST. NZ vs IND: Match Details Date : November 15, 2026 (Saturday) Time : 7:30 AM IST Venue : Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui NZ vs IND: Live Streaming Details The final ODI of the series will be live on Sony Sports Networks. Fans can also access the live stream on the Sony LIV app or website. NZ vs IND: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 127 New Zealand: 53 India : 65 No-result : 9 NZ vs IND: Ground Pitch Report Bay Oval offers a balanced wicket, which will offer good assistance with the new ball. The hard length will be tough to hit. However, the conditions are expected to settle down with time, and batting will become a little easier. NZ vs IND: Predicted XIs New Zealand : Tim Seifert (wk), Nick Kelly, Will Young, Dean Foxcroft, Finn Allen, Michael Bracewell, Mitchell Santner (c), Kyle Jamieson, Kristian Clarke, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher India : Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (c), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir, Auqib Nabi, Md. Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh NZ vs IND: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Virat Kohli is the only Indian with a half-century in this series. He will be crucial for India. For New Zealand, Will Young is coming off a century and will be confident for another match-winning knock. Probable Best Bowler Arshdeep Singh and Jacob Duffy will be two bowlers to watch out for in the final ODI. Today Match Prediction: India have struggled with the bat, while New Zealand have shown good applications to score on these wickets. As a result, we predict Team India to win the final ODI. NZ vs IND Match 5th ODI, Today Match NZ vs IND, NZ vs IND Prediction, NZ vs IND Predicted XIs, Injury Update for New Zealand vs India Match Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Disclaimer : The prediction or cricket tips are purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your predictions.
Naseer Khan Maroofkhil Picks Joint-most Wickets For Afghanistan On Test Debut
Naseer Khan Maroofkhil: Afghanistan's new spinner Naseer Khan Maroofkhil starred on his Test debut as he picked up seven wickets in the first innings of the second match against Zimbabwe at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. The 20-year-old Naseer picked up 7-151 in his 44 overs as the left-arm finger did the damage against Zimbabwe, who made 339 in 114.5 overs on the back of a century from Brendan Taylor and a 96 from Innocent Kaia. Naseer's seven wickets are now the joint most an Afghanistan player has taken on his Test debut in an innings, joining Ziaur Rahman, the speedster who also picked seven wickets on his debut against the same side in Harare last year. Naseer starred for Afghanistan as they battled out against the Chevrons. He got 4-118 on Day 1 and added three more strikes on the second day. The spinner picked the likes of Innocent Kaia, Ben Curran, captain Brian Bennett and Wessly Madhevere on the opening day as Zimbabwe ended the first day on 250/5. Taylor, who started Day 2 on 96, completed his century early on Day 2 but was later removed on 119 by Naseer LBW, and he also got Graeme Cremer and Vincent Masekesa on back-to-back deliveries right after lunch on Day 2. Naseer was the cornerstone in turning things around for Afghanistan. The Chevrons were going strong at 200/1 on Day 1 before he turned things around and picked three wickets in the next eight overs as Zimbabwe lost 3-12 in that phase, finishing Day 1 on 250/5 after being at 200/1 at one stage with Kaia and Taylor set. The Chevrons fell to his plot and were dismissed while trying to attack the 20-year-old. Naseer continued his work on Day 2 too, with crucial wickets to dent Zimbabwe's hopes of going past 350. Graeme Cremer and Graeme Cremer did hang in there with a 21-run stand for the eighth wicket before Blessing Muzarabani, and Evans added 27 for the final wicket. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
SMAT: SMAT: Prithvi Shaw fails as Maha lose to Puducherry
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Two changes made as South Africa announce playing XI for first Bangladesh Test
South Africa have made two changes to their playing XI for the opening Test against Bangladesh. Zubayr Hamza has returned back to the scheme of things and is set to bat at number three, as...
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Fails To Shine On Bihar Captaicy Debut, Video Of His Dismissal Goes Viral
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest captain in men's T20 cricket history when he led Bihar against Saurashtra in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2026.
Krunal Pandya's Effort In Vain as Baroda Lose to Chandigarh
Despite an unbeaten 40 runs and two wickets from Krunal Pandya, Baroda suffered a three-wicket defeat against Chandigarh in a Group A match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 tournament.
Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad engage in trade as pacer set to move ahead of IPL 2027
Gujarat Titans are closing in on a deal to bring experienced fast bowler Harshal Patel into the set-up. As reported by Cricinfo, Sunrisers Hyderabad is agreeing to an all-cash tradeworth Rs 4 crore ahead of...
SRH set to trade Harshal Patel to GT for INR 4 crore
Cricinfo has learned that SRH have agreed to an all-cash trade with GT procuring Harshal for INR 4 crore, which is half the price he was bought for at the 2025 mega auction
Kaif Spots A Familiar Flaw In Rohit's Batting
Mohammad Kaif identifies a recurring technical flaw in Rohit Sharma's batting as the former India captain struggles for runs in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand.
MCG pitch earns praise despite 16 wickets in four days
The venue's first pitch of the season was one for the batters but both sides thought it was a good surface
Punjab Kings co-owner Mohit Burman believes that the Indian Premier League (IPL) must have a window long enough to ensure that all teams play each other on a home and away basis.
He's One Of The Best In The World: New Zealand Star Braces For Jasprit Bumrah Challenge
New Zealand batter Will Young said the return of Jasprit Bumrah to the Indian line-up would make the upcoming two-game Test series, starting on November 19.
Kieron Pollard Returns: MI Emirates Announce Star Wildcard Signing
MI Emirates on Saturday announced Kieron Pollard as their wildcard signing for the upcoming season of the ILT20.
Aaryavir Sehwag's Virat Kohli-Style Celebration After Fighting Pain To Score Fifty vs Pakistan U19
Aaryavir Sehwag celebrated his fifty against Pakistan in the U19 Asia Cup final in a style quite similar to that of Virat Kohli.
