Gardner's 124 diffuses Hurricanes as Sixers script stunning comeback win
Sixers captain rescued her side from 6 for 3 and took them to 196, before also bagging three wickets
Ranji Trophy 2026: A buzzing Mumbai takes on floundering Railways at home
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Why Iyer is worried despite India's T20I series win
India captain Shreyas Iyer expressed satisfaction with his team's performance in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand, which India won 3-2. However, he emphasized the need for significant improvement in bowling and fielding, especially in unfamiliar overseas conditions. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner also reflected on the tight series, noting that small moments in the initial games could have altered the outcome.
Tim Seifert's 93 Powers New Zealand To Consolation Win Over India
Tim Seifert's big-hitting self reawakened during a powerful 93 as New Zealand pummelled a low-on-intensity India by seven wickets in the fifth and final T20 on Sunday.
Afghanistan Stun Australia To Win Maiden Hong Kong Sixes Title
Afghanistan scripted a memorable chapter in their cricketing history by defeating Australia by four wickets in the Cup final to win their maiden Hong Kong Sixes title at the Mission Road Ground on Sunday.
India Sign Off From Hong Kong Sixes With Thrilling Win Over Bangladesh
India signed off their Hong Kong Sixes 2026 campaign on a winning note, registering a thrilling five-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Bowl Division playoff after chasing down a target of 117 on the final ball of the match.
'We Could Have Been Better With Bowling And Fielding': Shreyas After Fifth T20I Loss
India T20I: India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer rued the drop in momentum with the bat during the first innings and an underwhelming show with the ball and the field as reasons behind India's defeat to New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Seddon Park here on Sunday. India put up 191/8 in the first innings on the back of half-centuries from captain Shreyas (50) and Ishan Kishan (61), but lost momentum when both the batters fell in back-to-back 11th and 12th overs as the Men in Blue ended short of what they might have wanted. The surface had assistance for hard-length balls as several deliveries were skidding on and the Indian bowlers could not reap the desired rewards with the ball, although New Zealand did well enough in that aspect. Tim Seifert's 93 and Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 65 helped New Zealand chase down the target with seven wickets in hand and 12 balls to spare. Speaking at the presentation ceremony, Shreyas reflected on the game. It was plausible, honestly. We could have been better considering the start we got in the middle overs, the way Ishan and I created the momentum. And then from there on we lost back-to-back wickets. And then suddenly pressure on the new batsman, Shreyas said after the match. It wasn't an easy wicket to play on, especially when the ball was seaming and holding a bit. And also skidding through at times. You must have seen a couple of us; Tilak and I got out in a similar fashion. So yeah, it was challenging, especially with that hard length. But to get to 194, yeah, it was reasonable, I feel. I think we still could have been better with our bowling and fielding. We were a bit sloppy, he added. Shreyas, however, called the series a great learning curve as they managed to register a 3-2 series win against New Zealand in overseas conditions. But great learning. I think coming overseas, coming to New Zealand, getting to play on such different occasions, different grounds. Yeah, great learning curve, he said. Shreyas said the fifth match gave India another chance to experiment, after they had already won the series after the third T20I. Absolutely, I think the first three games, absolutely, steadied the rhythm for us. And then coming into the last two games, I feel we were in this position where we wanted to experiment and also challenge ourselves a bit more. And today was the right opportunity. And obviously we didn't live up to it. But a great learning, as I mentioned, he said. Naman Dhir dropped Seifert early on in the chase on 13, and Sanju Samson later failed to grab a sharp outside edge off Phillips in the 15th over. Shreyas said the team needs to work on fielding. So, I feel today was just that opportunity which we wanted to capitalise on, but we couldn't. But we can brainstorm, and we have to work on a couple of things, especially fielding. That is one aspect of the game we need to improve on. Naman Dhir dropped Seifert early on in the chase on 13, and Sanju Samson later failed to grab a sharp outside edge off Phillips in the 15th over. Shreyas said the team needs to work on fielding. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
How Phillips made T20I history against India
New Zealand secured a seven-wicket consolation victory over India in the fifth and final Twenty20 international in Hamilton. Tim Seifert's explosive 93 and Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 65, which set a new bilateral T20I series batting record, powered the Black Caps to chase down India's target of 192. Despite the loss, India won the series 3-2.
Ravichandran Ashwin's One-Line Response Silences Criticism Of Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson's scores in the five-match T20I series against New Zealand read: 67, 14, 18, 4, 4. This sequence of scores comes at a time when there is intense speculation on social media about whether Sanju Samson should make way for the young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Seifert, Phillips, Milne set up NZ win as India take series 3-2
New Zealand secured another consolation win after having fallen behind 3-0 in the five-match series
Fresh Twist In Rishabh Pant Comeback Story Ahead Of New Zealand Series: Report
While earlier reports had predicted that Rishabh Pant would play the third unofficial Test of the three-match series between India A and New Zealand A, starting on November 7, the star Indian wicketkeeper-batter may miss the match, according to a fresh report
5th T20I: Seifert, Record-breaking Phillips Help NZ Beat India In Hamilton
Nitish Kumar Reddy: A strong batting show from Tim Seifert and Glenn Phillips guided New Zealand to an impressive seven-wicket win over India in the fifth and final T20I of the series at Seddon Park here on Sunday. Phillips (65*) created the record for scoring the most runs by a batter in a single bilateral series as the Kiwi star capped off a brilliant series with another half-century, while Seifert (93) registered his first noteworthy knock of the series as the duo led the Kiwis to chase down 192, their new highest T20I chase against India with seven wickets in hand and 12 balls to spare. The Indian bowlers were found wanting in discipline, and the New Zealand batters were too strong for them on the day. Phillips made an unbeaten 65 as he scored his fourth fifty of the series. He also broke Phil Salt's record for most runs in a single bilateral series, as the Kiwi star now has 341 runs in the five-match series, while Salt had scored 331 against West Indies in a five-match series in 2023. While Seifert and Phillips starred for New Zealand, Arshdeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy and Nitish Kumar Reddy picked up the only wickets for India. New Zealand were jolted at the start of their chase as they lost Finn Allen early when Arshdeep Singh got the Kiwi opener caught at deep mid-wicket in the second over. Seifert was handed a lifeline on 13 in the fourth over by Naman Dhir as Arshdeep missed his man. Daryl Mitchell and Seifert kept going and took the hosts to 59/1 at the end of the powerplay as Bhuvneshwar Kumar was hit for 20 runs in the sixth one. Varun Chakaravarthy came in and sent some jitters to the Kiwis with some LBW appeals, and he got Mitchell in the ninth over, but that did not deter the hosts. In-form Phillips joined Seifert and the two put up 86 runs from 42 balls for the third wicket. Their strong scoring rate took the game away from India. India tried Abhishek Sharma after New Zealand were 96/2 after 10 overs, but he could not inspire a comeback. Shreyas brought back Arshdeep for the next over before Varun was taken for 18 runs in the 13th over as the Kiwis raced to 138/2. With 29 needed off 30 balls, Nitish got Seifert for 93 as the Kiwi opener played on, but Phillips was there, and he got to his fourth fifty of the series in the 17th over. He then helped the team cross the finishing line in the 18th over as he hit Bhuvi for a couple of fours as New Zealand completed their highest T20I chase against India. Earlier, India managed to score 191/8 after Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer scored half centuries. Kishan (61) and Shreyas (50) put up a 93-run partnership for the third wicket and helped the visitors recover from the early hiccup they suffered after losing openers Abhishek Sharma (1) and Sanju Samson (4) cheaply. Later, Naman Dhir (33) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (22) came up with mini cameos to lead the Men in Blue but they would feel that India were a little short at the end of the innings as they kept losing wickets. Adam Milne, who has a strong record in Hamilton, starred with 4-19 in his four overs, while Nathan Smith and the incoming Blair Tickner also picked up a couple each to not let India go past 200. Still, India won the series 3-2, as they had clinched the first three T20Is before losing the next two matches. Adam Milne, who has a strong record in Hamilton, starred with 4-19 in his four overs, while Nathan Smith and the incoming Blair Tickner also picked up a couple each to not let India go past 200. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Test hopefuls fail as New South Wales crash to innings defeat
After being forced to follow-on, NSW crashed to 144 all out in their second innings as Bird and Owen shared six wickets
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Hong Kong Sixes: Afghanistan beat Australia to clinch maiden title
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Mitchell Santner Creates History With Record-Breaking 143rd T20I Appearance
New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner etched his name in the record books on Sunday, becoming his country's most capped player in men's T20Is with his 143rd appearance during the fifth and final match against India here at Seddon Park.
Bangladesh Draft In Amite Hasan After Mominul Haque Suffers Head Injury
Bangladesh have named wicketkeeper-batter Amite Hasan as Mominul Haque's replacement in their 15-member squad for the second Test against West Indies.
5th T20I: Ishan Kishan Becomes India's Most Prolific Run-scorer In Calendar Year
T20 World Cup: India star Ishan Kishan etched his name into the history books as he became India's most prolific run-scorer in T20Is in a single calendar year during the fifth and final match of the series against New Zealand here at Seddon Park on Sunday. Kishan scored an impressive 61 from 32 balls to help the Men in Blue make 191/8 in the final rubber. His stroke-filled knock saw him break former captain Suryakumar Yadav's record for most runs by an Indian in the format in a single year. The wicketkeeper batter now has 1220 runs in 37 innings this year, going past the previous Indian record of SKY, who had scored 1164 runs in 31 innings in 2022. Before the fifth T20I, Kishan had 1159 runs and needed six runs to go past the 2026 T20 World Cup-winning captain, which he achieved pretty early in his innings. The Southpaw now has the second most runs in a single year among full-member nations and is fourth overall. He is behind Karanbir Singh (1488) of Austria, Mohammad Rizwan (1326) of Pakistan and Fiaz Ahmed (1251) of Bahrain in the list. Meanwhile, Kishan also completed his 2000 T20I runs during the same innings. Kishan, who had a quiet series so far and missed a couple of games due to injury, hit an impressive 61 from 32 balls to get to the milestone. He has also become the third-fastest Indian to complete 2000 runs in the shortest international format in terms of balls taken. The canny left-handed batter completed his 2000 T20I runs in 1345 balls, as Abhishek holds the India record, having got there in 1024 balls, while Surya is second with 1164 deliveries taken to score 2000 runs. Meanwhile, Kishan also completed his 2000 T20I runs during the same innings. Kishan, who had a quiet series so far and missed a couple of games due to injury, hit an impressive 61 from 32 balls to get to the milestone. He has also become the third-fastest Indian to complete 2000 runs in the shortest international format in terms of balls taken. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Arshdeep Singh equals Tim Southee's record with stellar start against New Zealand in fifth T20I
The Indian team took on New Zealand in the fifth T20I of the ongoing series. The teams met at Seddon Park in Hamilton for the clash on November 1st. The clash began with India coming...
MS Dhoni Will Become Batting Coach And Mentor: Ex CSK Star's Prediction Unnerves Fans
Former CSK batter Badrinath suggests MS Dhoni may retire as a player ahead of the IPL 2027 season and become mentor and batting coach for Chennai Super Kings.
India Create T20I History, Become First Team To Smash 400 Sixes In A Year
Team India made history, becoming the first team ever in T20I history to reach the landmark of 400 sixes in a calendar year.
Santner Becomes NZs Most-capped T20I Player With 143 Appearances
Nitish Kumar Reddy: New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner etched his name in the record books on Sunday, becoming his countrys most capped player in mens T20Is with his 143rd appearance during the fifth and final match against India here at Seddon Park. The left-arm spinner surpassed fellow bowler Ish Sodhi, who previously held the record with 142 T20I appearances for the Black Caps. Santner, who made his T20I debut in 2015, reached the milestone after more than a decade of representing New Zealand in the shortest format. Santner now leads the list of New Zealands most-capped T20I players, followed by Sodhi with 142 appearances. Former fast bowler Tim Southee occupies the third position with 126 matches, while former opener Martin Guptill is fourth with 122 appearances. Daryl Mitchell completes the top five with 109 T20I matches for the country. The 34-year-old has made significant contributions with both bat and ball during his international career. In his 143 T20I appearances, he has scored 1,117 runs at an average of 20.30, including a highest score of 77 not out. With the ball, he has claimed 151 wickets at an average of 23.09, with the best figures of 4/11. Santner recently achieved another milestone in the format, becoming only the third New Zealand bowler to claim 150 T20I wickets. He reached the landmark during the fourth T20I against India on Friday, returning figures of 2/24 in four overs and dismissing Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy. However, the milestone appearance in Hamilton did not bring him a wicket, as Santner conceded 39 runs in his four overs during Indias innings. India, who had already sealed the five-match series with an unassailable 3-1 lead after winning three consecutive matches, were asked to bat first after New Zealand won the toss. Ishan Kishan (61) and Shreyas Iyer (50) led Indias recovery with half-centuries after the visitors lost Abhishek Sharma (1) and Sanju Samson (4) early. The duo added 93 runs for the third wicket to put India back on track. Naman Dhir contributed 33 runs, while Nitish Kumar Reddy chipped in with 22 as India finished at 191/8. Ishan Kishan (61) and Shreyas Iyer (50) led Indias recovery with half-centuries after the visitors lost Abhishek Sharma (1) and Sanju Samson (4) early. The duo added 93 runs for the third wicket to put India back on track. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Fakhar Zaman's Century Powers Pakistan To Record-Breaking Tri-Series Title
The tri-nation series final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at Lahore not only delivered a great match for the fans, but also plenty of fine statistical details as Fakhar Zaman's century and Pakistan's successful run-chase of 326 went into history books.
Litchfield, Laura Harris and Knight blaze away to continue Heat's drought
Sydney Thunder hunted 179 down with 20 balls to spare to keep Heat winless since November 2024
Milne's 4/19 keeps India to 191 in Hamilton T20I
New Zealand pacer Adam Milne's impressive four-wicket haul for just 19 runs helped restrict India to a below-par total of 191 for eight in the fifth and final T20I, despite well-paced fifties from Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan.
The Indian team took on New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series. The teams met at Seddon Park in Hamilton for the clash, and the game saw India come in...
5th T20I: After Kishan, Iyer's Fifties Lead India To 191/8
Nitish Kumar Reddy: Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer starred with strong half-centuries as India posted 191/8 in the fifth and final T20I of the series against New Zealand at Seddon Park here on Sunday. Kishan (61) and Iyer (50) put up a 93-run partnership for the third wicket and helped the visitors recover from the early hiccup they suffered after losing openers Abhishek Sharma (1) and Sanju Samson (4) cheaply. Later, Naman Dhir (33) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (22) came up with mini cameos to lead the Men in Blue, but they would feel that India were a little short at the end of the innings as they kept losing wickets. Adam Milne, who has a strong record in Hamilton, starred with 4-19 in his four overs, while Nathan Smith and the incoming Blair Tickner also picked up a couple each to not let India go past 200. India were also handed lifelines from a couple of drops from the Kiwis and a no-ball from Nathan Smith, but they could not make the most of the chances and hence fell short in the end. Apart from a 93-run stand for the third wicket and a 46-run partnership for the sixth wicket by Naman and Nitish, there was not much to celebrate for the Men in Blue. India were asked to bat first as they lost the toss for the first time in the series. Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma came out to open as both the openers struggled. New Zealand seamers extracted early seam movement as Abhishek was dismissed in the second over by Adam Milne, before Sanju Samson's struggling stay of four from 10 balls came to an end in the fourth over when he hit a leading edge off Milne to be caught at covers. Ishan and Iyer rebuilt things in the powerplay and the middle overs. Their strong stand of 93 from 43 balls for the third wicket bailed India out from the poor start to the powerplay. The visitors were 50/2 after six overs, but then came the firing punches from both the batters. Kishan dominated New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner after the powerplay, surviving off a brilliant attempt from Finn Allen at the long-on boundary, where he tried catching the ball on rebound after stepping outside the boundary. However, his right foot was believed to be on the ground when he was in contact with the ball. Kishan and Iyer made the most of the middle phase and launched Michael Bracewell for a 27-run 10th over as Tickner dropped Shreyas on the fourth ball. He returned and amended by removing Kishan, caught at deep mid-wicket, before Smith bounced out Shreyas on a short ball for Tim Seifert to pouch it as the Kiwis made a comeback. Smith then overstepped when he initially had Tilak Varma caught at point, but he removed him in the same over off a short ball for a caught and bowl. With Dhir and Nitish still around, India kept the scoreboard ticking, and Dhir was dropped by Milne at sweeper cover in the 16th over. The runs came, but Dhir was dismissed by Tickner in the 19th over, and Nitish followed suit in the final over. Bhuvneshwar hit a four, but India ended on 191/8 in the end. Smith then overstepped when he initially had Tilak Varma caught at point, but he removed him in the same over off a short ball for a caught and bowl. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Ishan Kishan Breaks Suryakumar Yadav's Record For Most T20I Runs By An Indian In A Calendar Year
India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan completed 2,000 runs in T20I cricket during the fifth match against New Zealand at Seddon Park on Sunday
Blocking Everyone: Samreen Kaur Ends Silence Over Online Harassment, Arshdeep Singh Reacts
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Jacob Duffy Reveals What Surprised Him Most About Virat Kohli At Royal Challengers Bengaluru
New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy was impressed by Virat Kohli's humility and work ethic during their stint together at Royal Challengers Bengaluru, saying the Indian batting great remained down-to-earth despite being a eligious figure back home.
'My job is to take right decisions, not popular ones'
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has stated that his primary role is to make the 'right decisions' for the team, even if they are not the 'popular ones', emphasising the importance of player security and backing consistent performers.
'Will Be Awesome To Play Against Him': Duffy On Facing RCB Teammate Kohli
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: New Zealand fast bowler Jacob Duffy was full of praise for India veteran Virat Kohli as he looks ahead to face his Royal Challengers Bengaluru teammate during the upcoming ODI series between New Zealand and India, which gets underway on November 4. Duffy shared the dressing room with Kohli during the IPL 2026 and has also bowled to him in the nets. The New Zealand seamer was struck by how down to earth Kohli is despite being a superstar in India and approaching a eligious status in his nation. I got to see him (Kohli) yesterday. He was in the gym, obviously, so running into him there was cool, but he was awesome to me, Duffy said on Sunday during a media interaction. Obviously, for such a religious figure, I guess you almost say, in India - he's obviously a megastar over there - for him to be so down-to-earth and sort of welcome all of us overseas guys in RCB was pretty cool, so very appreciative of him for that. It'll be awesome to play against him now that I've sort of shared a changing room with him as well, he added. He further stated that he has had lots of discussions with Kohli around the tactics on the Indian grounds when he shared the RCB dressing room with him. He's got a great work ethic, Duffy said. Obviously, I bowled a lot to him in the nets because he was always the first batter and I was always the first bowler. We actually spent a lot of time facing each other in the nets, so that's quite cool. But also from there, he's seen a lot of me now too, so he'll have good preparation. I guess we talk a lot about fine details. We talk about certain wickets back in India. Certain wickets are quite different, so he talked a lot about the different lines and lengths on those kinds of wickets and how he adjusts and how he thinks I could be adjusting on those ones too. So little insights like that were quite important from him. The speedster further added that he likes ODI cricket and called the five-match ODI series against India a crucial series to prepare for the 2027 World Cup. Personally, I quite like ODI cricket, Duffy said. What I like about it is that up top, you get a little bit of the hard lengths with the swinging ball and stuff like that. Then you get a little bit of the hit and giggle near the end. We've also got the World Cup about this time next year in South Africa. That's pretty high on the priority list, I think. Growing up (watching the) 2015 World Cup, 2019 World Cup, those, to me, are the pinnacles of our game. Those are the major events that I grew up watching and strived for and wanted to be there for those. Personally, I quite like ODI cricket, Duffy said. What I like about it is that up top, you get a little bit of the hard lengths with the swinging ball and stuff like that. Then you get a little bit of the hit and giggle near the end. We've also got the World Cup about this time next year in South Africa. That's pretty high on the priority list, I think. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Amid Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Debate, Gautam Gambhir Delivers No-Nonsense Response
Gautam Gambhir on Sunday asserted that his job was not to make everyone happy but to take the right decisions rather than the popular ones
'It's Terrible. It's Un-Australian'
'There is no fight whatsoever. It is disgraceful.'
'My Job Is Not To Make Everyone Happy': Gambhir On Managing India's Deep Squad
Gautam Gambhir: India head coach Gautam Gambhir stressed that his job with the Indian team is ot to make everyone happy and that he focuses on taking ight call rather than popular decisions as he manages a deep T20I squad. India are currently on New Zealand shores for a five-match series, in which they are having an unassailable 3-1 lead. Speaking ahead of the fifth and final match of the series, Gambhir opened up on managing a deep Indian squad. First of all, my job is not to make everyone happy. My job is to take the right decisions, not the popular decisions. And that is what I'm there for. I think sometimes in today's day and age, with so much social media and all that chatter, what happens on the outside, Gambhir told broadcasters ahead of the fifth match at Seddon Park. No, it is very easy to take the popular decision. But for me, I think the important thing is to take the right decision and make sure that there is a lot of security inside the dressing room. Because, as you just mentioned, there's a lot of talent. But again, I think guys have done phenomenally well over a longer period of time. Obviously, they deserve a longer rope. And that is exactly how we approach the series, he added. Gambhir also hailed the team for their performance in the five-match series, despite it being a hectic T20I schedule in the last month or so. India arrived in New Zealand after having wrapped up a five-match T20I series against West Indies at home on October 17. They were on the field in completely different conditions on October 22 for the start of the five-match T20I series in New Zealand and won the first three matches. Obviously it's been a very short turnaround as well. We finished off on the 17th and flew on the 18th. Obviously we had one practice session. Got to give it to the boys, the way they adapted to the conditions. Obviously a lot of boys are coming here for the first time. And we all know how dangerous New Zealand is in their own backyard, Gambhir said. Gambhir also hailed the team for their performance in the five-match series, despite it being a hectic T20I schedule in the last month or so. India arrived in New Zealand after having wrapped up a five-match T20I series against West Indies at home on October 17. They were on the field in completely different conditions on October 22 for the start of the five-match T20I series in New Zealand and won the first three matches. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Snubbed Again As India Make 2 Changes In Playing XI For 5th T20I
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi did not find a place in India's playing XI for the fifth and final T20I at Seddon Park, Hamilton
'Un-Australian, Deplorable, Disgraceful': Warner Slams Cummins And Co. After SA Humbling
World Test Championship: Australia's humiliating series defeat to South Africa has triggered a savage backlash and mounting calls for changes, with former great David Warner calling the loss disgraceful and un-Australian. Entering day five with 288 to chase down, Australia never looked likely. Losing two wickets in the first over, the visitors found themselves at 6/42 through just 18 overs before bowing out with a measly 111 runs. With this, South Africa won the series 2-1. The result helped South Africa overtake Australia to become the No. 1 ranked side in the ICC Men's Test team rankings and also pushed Australia down to the No. 3 spot in the World Test Championship standings. I'm just upset. Its terrible. Its un-Australian. Theres no fight whatsoever. Its disgraceful, Warner said on Fox Sports. 288, youre winning a Test match; you could win a series. It's on the line. And this is the way theyre playing? A tour of South Africa that began with the Matt Renshaw-inspired visitors claiming a famous victory in Durban ended in ignominy on the fifth day in Cape Town, with an all too familiar batting collapse bringing about a first series loss in more than 1,300 days. I think its deplorable. The batters have let the bowlers down the whole series. Yes, Matt Renshaw showed fight in that first Test, but I think the batters have been disgraceful. What the batters should know is that this bloke here (Rabada) is going to come out firing. And he has done that. If you get through 10-15 overs Warner added. In each of the three Tests in the series, the eventual winner had struggled in the earlier stages of the test before eventually successfully winning the game. Australia were 124/6 in the Durban Test before eventually posting a match-winning first innings total of 390 that contributed to their 214-run win. Similarly, South Africa were 110/6 in the following Test in Gqeberha before posting 425/9 dec and winning the Test by an innings and 31 runs. In the Cape Town Test, South Africa collapsed from 203/1 in the first innings to 329 all out. In each of the three Tests in the series, the eventual winner had struggled in the earlier stages of the test before eventually successfully winning the game. Australia were 124/6 in the Durban Test before eventually posting a match-winning first innings total of 390 that contributed to their 214-run win. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
IND vs NZ fifth T20I: New Zealand opts to field against India
India have made two changes, with seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returning to the playing XI, while Varun Chakaravarthy will play his first game on the tour
Boyle ton help New Zealand A recover against India A
Matthew Boyle and Dean Foxcroft stitched together an unbroken 205-run partnership, with both scoring centuries, to help New Zealand A recover from a disastrous start against India A on day two of the second unofficial Test.
Is This The End For Jadeja In ODIs?
'Jaddu might not come back into the team, but if someone gets injured, the first name that will come to mind will be Jaddu.'
New Zealand field in final T20I; Bhuvneshwar and Varun in for India
India have left out Axar Patel and Mayank Yadav for the dead rubber; New Zealand have replaced Matt Fisher with Blair Tickner
Boyle and Foxcroft make it a long, hard day for India A bowlers
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IND vs NZ 5th T20I LIVE score: India look to bounce back in Hamilton after minor hiccup
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India vs New Zealand 5th T20I LIVE Score: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi U-Turn The Big Talking Point
India vs New Zealand 5th T20I LIVE Score: Up 3-1 in the series, India square off against New Zealand with the spotlight on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential selection in the playing XI.
India vs New Zealand, 5th T20I Pitch Report, how will surface in Hamilton play?
The stage is set for the fifth and final T20I of the ongoing series between India and New Zealand. The two sides meet at Seddon Park in Hamilton for the clash on November 1st, and both sides will look to put in a good showing. It is worth noting that the Indian team has already won the series but will still look to register a win in the upcoming game and play some good cricket .
Pakistan Match India's 24-Year-Old World Record After Tri-Series Final Win Against Sri Lanka
Pakistan not only won the tri-series final by beating Sri Lanka on Saturday but also equalled a world record set by India in 2002
Harmer makes history in South Africa's stunning win vs Aus
Spinner Simon Harmer made history by becoming only the second South African spinner and the first since the team's re-admission to take a ten-wicket haul on home soil, securing a 2-1 series win over Australia in Cape Town.
Pat Cummins Admits Australia Need To Get Better, Changes Likely To Be Made
Pat Cummins acknowledged that it was fair to ask whether there was a need for changes as Australia embark on a heavy programme of Test matches over the next year.
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Trolled Again As Congratulatory Post On Cricket Team Goes Viral
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is once again the target of social media criticism. And yet again, it is for a post on X about the Pakistan cricket team
Fakhar Zaman's Century Powers Pakistan to Thrilling Win Over Sri Lanka in Tri-Series Final
Opener Fakhar Zaman returned to form with a brilliant century to help Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the tri-series final in Lahore on Saturday. Zaman, who overcame a wretched streak of just 31 runs in four matches, smashed a 99-ball 127 to help Pakistan chase down a target of 326 with nine balls to spare. Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka ended Zaman's innings in the 34th over with 106 needed for victory but Arafat Minhas (61) and Hasan Nawaz (37 not out) put on 94 for the sixth wicket to seal the win. Minhas hit four sixes and three fours in his 31-ball innings. Skipper Shaheen Shah Afridi hit the winning six to send a packed Gaddafi Stadium into a frenzy. This became Pakistan's first tri-series title at home after failing in the finals of the 1994, 2004 and2025 tri-series. Zaman, who cracked 11 fours and half a dozen sixes in his 12th ODI hundred, lifted Pakistan from a disastrous start after Maaz Sadaqat (5) and Babar Azam (0) fell with the total at 14. Zaman added 149 off 140 balls for the third wicket with Saad Baig who scored a 74, bringing up his maiden ODI half-century. Shaheen said he always believed in Zaman. We made a great comeback in bowling and then here was a collapse with the bat again, but Fakhar played a brilliant knock, said Shaheen of the opener who completed 4,000 ODI runs in his 97th match. Sri Lankan skipper Kusal Mendis blamed sloppy fielding. We were short of 25-30 runs but our bowling unit did well which was not supported by mistakes in the fielding, said Mendis referring to Zaman's drop catch on 69. Earlier, Sri Lanka were lifted to 325-8 by Kamindu Mendis, who scored 131 for his maiden ODI century, after Pakistan won the toss and sent the tourists in to bat. Kamindu and Pavan Rathnayake added 146 runs for the third wicket, before Pakistan skipper Shaheen dismissed Kamindu and Dasun Shanaka (17) in the space of two overs. Kamindu and Avishka Fernando (38) helped set Sri Lanka up for a big total as they shared an opening stand of 87 inside 18 overs. Spinner Salman Agha, who took 2-44, provided Pakistan with a double breakthrough, getting rid of Fernando and Kusal Mendis (8). But Kamindu anchored the innings, hitting 12 fours and two sixes, improving on his previous highest ODI score of 64. Pakistan pulled it back in the last five overs, taking three wickets for just 38 runs to stop Sri Lanka from posting a larger total. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Shaheen finished with 2-50 while Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah also took two wickets each.
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif criticised the Indian team management's decision to drop Bhuvneshwar Kumar after only three games.
India vs New Zealand Free Live Streaming, 5th T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
India vs New Zealand Free Live Streaming, 5th T20I Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch
IND vs NZ 5th T20I: Will Sooryavanshi, Kuldeep feature in the final T20I?
India has an unassailable 3-1 lead, but the World champions would certainly not want to sign off with a defeat after dominating the early part of the five-match series
NAM vs IRE 5th ODI Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
NAM vs IRE 5th ODI , Cricket Tips : The five-match ODI series between Ireland and Namibia has come to an interesting end, as both teams have bagged two wins each. Ireland started the series with a win but lost the next two games. In the next two matches, Namibia scored 300+ and bagged two good wins. Those wins gave them a lead in the series, but then Ireland bounced back with a big win. The series is set at 2-2, and the final game will decide the series winner. The final ODI will start at Namibia Cricket Ground on Sunday at 1 PM IST. NAM vs IRE: Match Details Date : November 1, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 1:30 PM IST Venue : Namibia Cricket Ground, Windhoek NAM vs IRE: Live Streaming Details Fans can watch the final ODI on the FanCode mobile app or website. NAM vs IRE: Head-to-Head in ODIs Total Matches : 04 Namibia : 02 Ireland : 02 No - result : 0 NAM vs IRE: Ground Pitch Report Namibia Cricket Ground has a good wicket to bat on. The pace and bounce help the batter, and they can play on the up. The toss will be important, as chasing is difficult here because of the slow conditions. NAM vs IRE: Predicted XIs Namibia : Malan Kruger, Louren Steenkamp, Jan Frylinck, Gerhard Erasmus (c), Alexander Volschenk, Jan Nicol Loftie-Eaton, Zane Green (wk), Ruben Trumpelmann, JJ Smit, Bernard Scholtz, Jack Brassell Ireland : Paul Stirling (c), Andrew Balbirnie, Cade Carmichael, Harry Tector, Lorcan Tucker (wk), Curtis Campher, George Dockrell, Andy McBrine, Gavin Hoey, Liam McCarthy, Jai Moondra NAM vs IRE: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Curtis Campher and Gerhard Eramus are two top scorers in this series, and they have scored consistently. Probable Best Bowler Jai Moondra and Jack Brassell have delivered match-winning spells already. Today Match Prediction : Ireland will start the final as favorites after the momentum they earned from the last win. NAM vs IRE Match 5th ODI, Today Match NAM vs IRE, NAM vs IRE Prediction, NAM vs IRE Predicted XIs, Injury Update for Namibia vs Ireland 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.
It's Un-Australia, Disgraceful: David Warner Tears Into Pat Cummins' Team After 3rd Test Loss
David Warner lost his cool as Australia lost the third Test against South Africa after being bowled out for 111 in the second innings.
India vs New Zealand 5th T20I Live Streaming: When And Where To Watch Live Telecast
India vs New Zealand 5th T20I Live Streaming: Leading the series 3-1, India take on New Zealand in the 5th and final match of the series at Seddon Park.
Virat Kohli Frustrated In Nets, Troubled By Rookie India Pacer Ahead Of 1st ODI: Report
Virat Kohli was left visibly frustrated during a practice session as he faced Auqib Nabi in the nets ahead of the first ODI against New Zealand.
'Disgraceful' Australia Face Reckoning After South Africa Humbling
Needing 288 to win on day five at Newlands in Cape Town, the visitors slumped to 111 all out, not only losing the Test but the series 2-1 after leading 1-0
Same Pattern: Shreyas Iyer's 1 Big Captaincy Flaw Brutally Exposed By Ex-India Star
Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif called out Shreyas Iyer's captaincy after India's defeat to New Zealand in the fourth T20I in Auckland on Friday.
With the series win wrapped up, India captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir could choose to field some different faces in the fifth T20I against New Zealand on Sunday.
India's Latest Move With Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is Not Good News, Mohammad Kaif Explains How
Indian cricket team's strategy regarding Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is clear. The team management wants to groom the youngster and give him national team exposure as much as possible
IND vs NZ 5th ODI: Will Sooryavanshi, Kuldeep feature in the final T20I?
India has an unassailable 3-1 lead, but the World champions would certainly not want to sign off with a defeat after dominating the early part of the five-match series
Harmer the hero as South Africa clinches series win
Simon Harmer finished with match figures of 10 for 120, his first 10-wicket haul in Tests; Harmers second innings figures read: 21.1-14-16-6
NZ vs IND 5th T20I Prediction, Match Preview And Playing XIs
NZ vs IND 5th T20I , Cricket Tips : The ongoing five-match T20I series between New Zealand and India will host the final game. Team India are leading by a 3-1 margin, but they suffered a record defeat in the fourth T20I in Auckland. New Zealand humiliated them by 87 runs and scored 257 runs, which is the highest T20I total against India. Team India failed with the ball; their death bowling was poor. It has been an issue for a while that the Indian bowlers are struggling. Can they find some bowling form in the final game? The final T20I will start at 12:30 PM IST on Sunday at Seddon Park in Hamilton. New Zealand will be high on confidence after the last win. NZ vs IND: Match Details Date : November 1, 2026 (Sunday) Time : 12:30 PM IST Venue : Seddon Park, Hamilton NZ vs IND: Live Streaming Details Indian fans can watch the live telecast on the Sony sports channel. Fans can watch on the Sony LIV app or website. NZ vs IND: Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 35 New Zealand : 12 India : 22 No - result : 1 NZ vs IND: Ground Pitch Report Seddon Park offers a flat wicket, where it will be tough to bowl. The boundaries are not big enough, which will allow the batters to go for a big shot. It is tough to defend for the bowlers here. The bounce and pace will be consistent, though. NZ vs IND: Predicted XIs New Zealand : Tim Seifert (wk), Finn Allen, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Bevon Jacobs, Michael Bracewell, Mitch Santner (c), Nathan Smith, Adam Milne, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher India : Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Naman Dhir, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Mayank Yadav NZ vs IND: Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Abhishek Sharma and Glenn Phillips are two top scores for their teams. They have looked at their best and played a key role in wins for their teams. Probable Best Bowler Arshdeep Singh and Mitchell Santner have been smart operators and they have used the conditions better than other bowlers. Today Match Prediction : New Zealand have the momentum, and they will start this game as favorites. NZ vs IND Match 5th T20I, 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.
Mumbai's National Cricket Club Selects 45 Young Cricketers Through Talent Hunt
The National Cricket Club (NCC), Mumbai, organized a Recognition Ceremony today at the club to announce the selection of promising young cricketers selected through its recently concluded Talent Hunt'
Fakhar Zaman Century Propels Pakistan To 3-Wicket Win Over Sri Lanka In Tri-series Cricket Final
Opener Fakhar Zaman overcame a bruised knee and a lean run to score 127 and lead Pakistan past Sri Lanka by three wickets in the final of the one-day international cricket tri-series on Saturday
India A vs New Zealand A Day 2 Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test Live Updates
India A vs New Zealand A Day 2 Live Score, 2nd Unofficial Test Live Updates: Dhruv Jurel led a spirited lower-order recovery with an unbeaten 99 as India A finished the opening day at 291/7 against New Zealand A in the second unofficial Test
Pakistan Clinch First ODI Tri-Series Title Since 2008
Fakhar Zaman's 127 and Arafat Minhas' half-century powered Pakistan to a three-wicket win over Sri Lanka, ending their 18-year wait for an ODI tri-series title.
Cummins accepts change is on the cards as Australia come up short again
Australia captain takes criticism on the chin after third loss in five Tests
Pat Cummins Admits Changes May Be Made After Loss To South Africa
Australian captain Pat Cummins admitted that changes were possible after South Africa beat his side by 176 runs on the fifth day of the third Test at Newlands on Saturday. It was Australia's second successive defeat as South Africa clinched the series 2-1 and went past Australia to the top of the International Cricket Council's Test rankings. I still think we're a really good side, Cummins told journalists. Playing the now number one side in their own country we had our moments in every Test. But he acknowledged that it was fair to ask whether there was a need for changes as Australia embark on a heavy programme of Test matches over the next year. We'll be asking those questions internally as well, he said. We need to get better if we want to get back to number one. Maybe there will be some changes in style, changes in the personnel. Cummins said any chance of Australia chasing down a target of 288 were destroyed when Kagiso Rabada took two wickets in the first over and followed up with a third in a devastating opening spell which ripped out Australia's top three batsmen. They were bowled out for 111, with off-spinner Simon Harmer taking a career-best six for 16 in 21.1 overs. South African captain Temba Bavuma said the series win was a tribute to the character of his team. Bavuma said the partnership between century-makers Ryan Rickleton and Wiaan Mulder on the fourth day had shown the resilience of the team after they had been behind the game after three days. When the batters did what they did, the bowlers had the confidence. The way Rabada started today he got everything going. From then on we were able to keep a tight grip on things. Bavuma said Harmer's man of the match performance - he had match figures of 10 for 120 - illustrated the strength of South Africa's bowling attack. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories It's been the backbone of our team, said Bavuma. It's been a big part of why we've been successful. When the wicket suits the fast bowlers, we have the guys. And when the spinners come into the game, we also have that ability.
Want To Leave The Proteas Badge In A Better Place: Bavuma On Reclaiming No. 1 Test Ranking
The South African: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma described reclaiming the number one position in the ICC Test rankings as an exceptional achievement, saying the team was determined to raise its standards and leave the Proteas badge in a better place after clinching the three-match series against Australia 2-1. South Africa secured a memorable 176-run victory in the third and final Test at Newlands on Saturday, bowling out Australia for just 111 in their second innings to seal the series. The result saw the hosts replace Australia at the top of the Test rankings. Yeah, that's exceptional. I think that's obviously been a part of our ambition as a team. We're trying to push that standard as high as we can. And, with this opportunity that we have, we want to leave the Proteas badge in a better place. So we will definitely celebrate that milestone as a team, Bavuma said after the victory. The South African captain rated the series as the best he had been part of, highlighting the challenge of competing against Australia and the quality of cricket played by both sides over the 15 days. Definitely up there. I mean every time you get an opportunity to come up against Australia, you savour that. You obviously want to get the better of them and you know that you're going to work very hard. So I mean this, not just this game, but this series is one - I don't think I've been involved in a better series like that. So yeah, this is definitely there at number one, he said. Reflecting on his team's comeback after Australia had taken a 100-run first-innings lead in the deciding Test, Bavuma credited the resilience shown by his players throughout the series. I think firstly, I mean it's been an enthralling 15 days of cricket, right? I think from the first Test, the second Test, third Test, I think you saw two quality sides coming up against each other, exploiting each other's weaknesses. And I guess at the end of the day there has to be a victor, right? But I mean, we at times, we found ourselves in awe of the Australians, so credit to Pat and his troops, he said. But I think a lot of it for us was, I guess that whole South African trait of resilience, right? We seem to play a lot better when we're behind the game. Whether that's a good or bad thing, that's for us. But, I think the fans and everyone globally have been treated to proper cricket, he added. The captain also underlined the importance of having a versatile bowling attack, praising Simon Harmer for bouncing back strongly after a disappointing outing in the second Test at Gqeberha. It does make your job a lot easier. I think our bowling attack, it's been the backbone of our team. It's been a big part of why we've been successful, when the wicket suits the fast bowlers, we have the guys to do so. And when the slow bowlers, the spinners come into game, we also have that ability. So I think very dynamic within our bowling attack and I mean super, super happy for a guy like Simon. He was disappointed in Gqeberha after how he went about there. And the way that he's bounced back here speaks to that champion mindset of his, he added. Harmer finished with 10 wickets in the match, including figures of 6-16 in the second innings, while Rabada claimed three wickets to complete Australia's collapse. South Africa will now turn their attention to their upcoming assignments, including the Bangladesh series, but Bavuma said the players first needed time to celebrate and appreciate their achievement. We have got a couple of days now. So I think with all the emotions that we have gone through, we will have to give that time to settle. We will celebrate each other's performances, the team's performances, just bask in that a little bit. And then probably in a week or so we'll meet up as a team and we will start prepping for Bangladesh, he said. South Africa will now turn their attention to their upcoming assignments, including the Bangladesh series, but Bavuma said the players first needed time to celebrate and appreciate their achievement. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
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Despite a 176-run defeat in the third Test in Cape Town and a 2-1 series defeat to South Africa, Australia captain Pat Cummins has backed his team's overall performances. However, their recent run of form in red-ball cricket cant be taken for granted as they suffered four defeats in the last seven Tests, which resulted in the team slipping to third on the WTC points table and also losing the number one ICC Test rank after nearly three years .
Amite Hasan Replaces Mominul Haque In Bangladesh Squad For Second West Indies Test
The Bangladesh Cricket Board: Right-handed batter Amite Hasan has been named in Bangladesh's 15-member squad for the second Test against the West Indies, replacing Mominul Haque, who has been ruled out under the mandatory concussion protocol. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the change on Saturday, ahead of the second Test scheduled to be played in Sylhet. Mominul is unavailable as he has not completed the mandatory seven-calendar-day period away from play following a concussion diagnosis. The BCB said in its media release that a player diagnosed with concussion must observe a minimum of seven calendar days away from play before returning to the field. Right-hander Amite Hasan has replaced Mominul Haque, who is unavailable for the second Test due to the concussion rule that states that a player diagnosed with a concussion must observe a mandatory minimum of seven calendar days away from play before returning to the field, BCD said in a statement. The squad will be led by Najmul Hossain Shanto, with Mehidy Hasan Miraz named vice-captain. The other members are Shadman Islam, Tanzid Hasan Tamim, Tawhid Hridoy, Litton Das, Jaker Ali Anik, Nayeem Hasan, Hasan Mahmud, Taijul Islam, Shoriful Islam, Mushfiqur Rahim, Taskin Ahmed and Ebadot Hossain Chowdhury. Bangladesh will look to bounce back in the second Test after suffering an eight-wicket defeat in the series opener, which gave the West Indies a 1-0 lead. In the first Test, Roston Chase claimed five wickets for 36 runs in Bangladesh's second innings, while Jomel Warrican picked up four for 63 to dismiss the hosts for 142 and set the West Indies a target of 170. The visitors chased down the target with eight wickets in hand, with Brandon King remaining unbeaten on 81 and John Campbell contributing 49. The pair shared a 112-run opening partnership to put the West Indies firmly in control of the chase. Nayeem Hasan's 52 had earlier provided some resistance for Bangladesh, but it was not enough to prevent the hosts from wrapping up the contest with a day to spare. The visitors chased down the target with eight wickets in hand, with Brandon King remaining unbeaten on 81 and John Campbell contributing 49. The pair shared a 112-run opening partnership to put the West Indies firmly in control of the chase. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Hong Kong Sixes: India Lose To UAE And England, To Play Against Bangladesh For 11th-Place
India had a day to forget at the 2026 Hong Kong Sixes on Saturday -- going down to the UAE in their final group game and then losing a Bowl semifinal to England by three runs.
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South Africa captain Temba Bavuma described the team's 2-1 Test series victory over Australia as his best series experience, crediting the collective character of the side and its bowling attack for helping them secure the triumph and reach the top of the ICC Men's Test rankings.
Cummins Admits Australia Must Find Answers After South Africa Routs
Pat Cummins admitted Australia must answer tough questions and consider changes after consecutive heavy defeats against South Africa cost them the series and their No. 1 Test ranking.
Bangladesh bring in Amite Hasan for Mominul Haque for Sylhet Test
Mushfiqur Rahim is still in the squad despite missing the first Test with a finger injury
Shanto blames Bangladesh spinners' inconsistency for Mirpur Test defeat
The Bangladesh captain threw his weight behind Taijul Islam, who has taken just five wickets in his last five Test matches
Temba Bavuma toasts South Africa's 'No.1 Test win'
After their heavy defeat in Durban, South Africa bounced back against Australia to claim the series and the No.1 ranking
South Africa Rise To Second, New Zealand Take Top Spot In WTC Standings After Australia Defeat
ICC World Test Championship: South Africa's 176-run victory over Australia in the third and final Test at Newlands in Cape Town has triggered a significant reshuffle in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 standings, with New Zealand moving to the top of the table and the Proteas climbing to second place. Australia, who entered the series decider as the table-toppers, have slipped to third following their defeat, while India have moved up to fourth after Bangladesh suffered a loss against the West Indies in Dhaka. New Zealand now lead the standings with a points percentage (PCT) of 72.22, while South Africa have moved into second place with 71.43 PCT, improving from their previous 66.67 following the series-clinching victory. Australia have dropped to third with 69.23 PCT after losing the series 1-2. The hosts produced a dominant performance in Cape Town, bowling out Australia for just 111 in their second innings while defending a target of 288 runs. Simon Harmer led the attack with six wickets and Kagiso Rabada bagged three as South Africa registered a convincing 176-run victory. The result also saw the Proteas dethrone Australia as the number one-ranked Test side. Earlier, India moved up one place to fourth in the WTC standings with 51.52 PCT, benefiting from Bangladesh's defeat against the West Indies. Bangladesh had occupied fourth place before the Dhaka Test with 55.56 PCT, having won three of their six matches, lost two and drawn one. India were fifth with 51.52 PCT after recording five victories and two draws from 11 matches. However, the West Indies' victory resulted in Bangladesh's PCT falling to 47.62, pushing them down the table and allowing India to move ahead. The West Indies, meanwhile, have improved their position with their PCT rising from 20.83 to 26.92. They remain eighth but have narrowed the gap on seventh-placed Sri Lanka, who have a PCT of 33.33. Before the latest results, Australia were leading the WTC standings, followed by New Zealand and South Africa. The latest outcomes have brought the top three teams closer, making the race for a place in the final increasingly competitive. The West Indies, meanwhile, have improved their position with their PCT rising from 20.83 to 26.92. They remain eighth but have narrowed the gap on seventh-placed Sri Lanka, who have a PCT of 33.33. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS
Cummins: 'I think we're a really good side'
Skipper says he's relatively happy with how Australia is going despite 2-1 series loss to SA and losing four of their last seven Tests
Simon Harmer Shines As South Africa Win 3rd Test Against Australia To Claim Series
Simon Harmer picked a career-best 6-16 as South Africa bowled out Australia for 111 to win the third test by 176 runs and clinch the three-match series 2-1 on Saturday
Harmer's six-for powers South Africa to series win over Australia, reclaim No. 1 Test rankingv
Digital Desk | Cape Town, Oct 31 (IANS) Simon Harmer produced a match-winning six-wicket haul while Kagiso Rabada claimed three scalps as South Africa bowled out Australia for a mere 111 runs in their second innings to register a memorable 176-run victory in the third and final Test of the series at Newlands in Cape Town on Saturday. With this win, South Africa clinched the three-match series 2-1 and reclaimed the number one position in the ICC Test team rankings from Australia. Chasing a challenging target of 288 to win the series decider, Australia were expected to put up a strong fight, especially after the pitch offered relatively favourable batting conditions on the fourth day. However, the visitors' batting line-up collapsed under pressure as Rabada and Harmer dismantled their resistance. Australia resumed on the final day, hoping to chase down the target or survive the remaining 90 overs to secure a draw. However, Rabada struck early blows to leave the visitors struggling at 60/7 at lunch, effectively putting South Africa in complete control of the contest. Rabada set the tone with a devastating opening spell, claiming three wickets for just 14 runs in five overs. He first dismissed Matthew Renshaw for a golden duck before trapping Marnus Labuschagne lbw for two. The pacer then removed Travis Head for 16, completing his 350 Test wickets in the process. Josh Inglis, who had scored a century in Australia's first innings, was run out for four following a misunderstanding with Cameron Green, adding to the visitors' troubles. Harmer then took charge of the proceedings, dismissing Alex Carey for 6 after the Australian wicketkeeper attempted an ill-judged reverse sweep. The spinner followed it up by removing Beau Webster for a duck, caught behind, as Australia continued to lose wickets. Green and Nathan Lyon attempted to delay the inevitable with a fighting partnership after the visitors had lost seven wickets in the first session. However, Harmer eventually broke their resistance by bowling Green for 27 off 110 deliveries. Australia captain Pat Cummins tried to extend the contest alongside Lyon, but Harmer ended his stay by trapping him lbw for 10 in the 54th over. The off-spinner then completed the victory in his next over by bowling Josh Hazlewood for a duck. Harmer returned impressive figures of 6-16 in 21.1 overs, while Rabada finished with three wickets as South Africa completed a comprehensive victory. Earlier, South Africa's remarkable recovery with the bat had laid the foundation for their victory. Resuming the fourth day at 140/4, the hosts rode on centuries from Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder to post 387 in their second innings and set Australia a target of 288 runs. Rickelton scored 101 off 219 deliveries, while Mulder made 115 off 221 balls. The duo shared a crucial 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket to revive South Africa's innings after Australia had gained a 100-run first-innings advantage. South Africa had scored 329 in their first innings, while Australia responded with 429 to take a significant lead. However, the hosts turned the contest around with their second-innings batting effort before their bowlers finished the job on the final day. Australia had won the opening Test in Durban by 214 runs, while South Africa bounced back with an innings and 31-run victory in the second match at Gqeberha. The hosts then produced a commanding performance in Cape Town to win the decider and take the series 2-1. Brief scores: South Africa 329 & 387 all out in 134.4 overs (Wiaan Mulder 115, Ryan Rickelton 101; Mitchell Starc 3-65, Pat Cummins 2-71) beat Australia 429 & 111 all out in 57.1 overs (Nathan Lyon 33*, Cameron Green 27; Simon Harmer 6-16, Kagiso Rabada 3-39) by 176 runs.
Australia lose top spot in WTC standings and Test ranking after Cape Town defeat
Australia also lost their No.1 ranking to South Africa after suffering defeat in Cape Town
Harmer shines as South Africa wins third Test against Australia to claim series 2-1
The Proteas rallied from 1-0 down in the first Test series between the teams in South Africa since the Sandpapergate scandal in 2018.
South Africa beat Australia to become number-one-ranked ICC Test team after 10 long years
South Africa returned to the top of the ICC Test rankings for the first time in more than a decade after defeating Australia by 176 runs in the series-deciding third Test at Newlands, Cape Town. The victory, which secured a 2-1 series triumph, marked a significant milestone for the Proteas, who had last held the No.1 position in January 2016.
