MPL T20 Scindia Cup: Aniket Verma Hits 60 As Bhopal Leopards Chase 195 Against Malwa Stallions

Madhya Pradesh League: In another high-scoring fixture in the Madhya Pradesh League (MPL) T20 Scindia Cup 2026, Bhopal Leopards chased down a target of 195 by five wickets against Malwa Stallions with more than an over to spare at Holkar Stadium, Indore, to return to winning ways. Malwa Stallions posted a competitive 194/9 in their allotted 20 overs after being put in to bat, in an innings that was briefly interrupted by rain. The Stallions suffered an early setback when Saksham Purohit was dismissed for 5 off just 4 deliveries. However, Ansh Yadav and Akhil Nigote Yadav steadied the innings with a solid 57-run partnership for the second wicket. Ansh departed for 13 off 11 balls, but Akhil continued to anchor the innings and brought up a fine half-century. He then combined with skipper Ashutosh Sharma to add 39 runs for the third wicket. Ashutosh played an aggressive hand, scoring 32 off 18 deliveries before being dismissed. Akhils impressive knock came to an end at 63 off 36 balls, but Malwa continued to find valuable contributions from the middle order. Parth Sahani played a crucial cameo of 41 off 24 balls, while Rishabh Chouhan chipped in with 19 off 16 deliveries. Sachin Vishwakarma added a useful 12 off 8 balls towards the end as the Stallions finished with a challenging total on the board. For the opposition, Anurag Malviya was the standout bowler, claiming 3/36 from his four overs, while Pranjul Puri picked up two wickets for 33 runs in his spell. In reply, the Bhopal Leopards got off to a flying start with Rahul Chandrol and Tanishq Yadav adding 33 runs for the opening wicket in just 3.2 overs. Chandrol was the first to depart after a quickfire 24 off 14 deliveries. Tanishq then joined forces with captain Aniket Verma, and the duo took complete control of the chase with an aggressive batting display. Verma looked in sublime touch, particularly targeting Parth Sahani, whom he smashed for three sixes in a single over. The Stallions finally found a breakthrough when Ashutosh Sharma had Tanishq caught behind for a well-made 37 off 23 balls. However, the Leopards remained firmly in command at 108/2 after 10 overs, with Verma continuing his onslaught from one end. The skipper soon brought up a brilliant half-century, but the Stallions attempted a comeback by striking a couple of timely blows, including the prized wicket of Verma. He departed after a blistering 60 off just 29 deliveries, an innings studded with five sixes and five fours. Despite the setback, Ansh Bagadia and Himanshu Shinde ensured the chase was in control. The pair stitched together a crucial 62-run partnership for the fifth wicket, keeping the required run rate well under control. Bagadia contributed 29 off 20 balls before falling with the Leopards needing just one run for victory. The skipper soon brought up a brilliant half-century, but the Stallions attempted a comeback by striking a couple of timely blows, including the prized wicket of Verma. He departed after a blistering 60 off just 29 deliveries, an innings studded with five sixes and five fours. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Reflecting on the win, Aniket Verma said, My approach was simple. In the powerplay, I wanted to spend a little time at the crease, settle in, and then build the innings one ball at a time. The idea was to ensure we found at least one boundary every over so that the required run rate never got out of control. I wasnt really looking at my strike rate, but in hindsight, I feel I could have taken the game even deeper and finished it myself. Thats something Ill look to improve in the coming matches. Article Source: IANS

WI-W vs SCO-W Match 12, Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Preview, Predicted XIs, Player Tips & Match Prediction

WI-W vs SCO-W Match 12, Cricket Tips :The next game of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 will be played between West Indies Women and Scotland Women in Group B. This contest will be held at Headingley in Leeds on Thursday at 11 PM IST. These two teams have started the tournament with a win each. West Indies hammered the defending champion, New Zealand Women in the opening game in a tense chase. Shemaine Campbelle scored an unbeaten 90 and led her team to victory. Scotland are coming off a win over Ireland Women. They have also done well and will challenge West Indies in this game. Also Read: Live Cricket Score WI-W vs SCO-W: Match Details Date : June 18, 2026 (Thursday) Time : 11 PM IST Venue : Headingley, Leeds WI-W vs SCO-W Live Streaming Details The live action of the WI-W vs SCO-W will be available on the Star Sports networks. Fans can also watch the game through the Jio Hotstar app or website. WI-W vs SCO-W Head-to-Head in T20Is Total Matches : 01 West Indies Women : 01 Scotland Women : 00 No - Result : 00 WI-W vs SCO-W: Ground Pitch Report The wicket in Leeds is brilliant for batting. It is generally a flat deck, which has a little help for the fast bowlers early on. But the wicket is expected to get better with time. That is where the chasing team will have a little advantage. WI-W vs SCO-W Possible XIs WI-W : Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (c), Shemaine Campbelle (wk), Deandra Dottin, Chinelle Henry, Jannillea Glasgow, Zaida James, Aaliyah Alleyne, Shawnisha Hector, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack SCO-W : Darcey Carter, Kathryn Bryce (c), Sarah Bryce (wk), Katherine Fraser, Megan McColl, Ailsa Lister, Priyanaz Chatterji, Kirstie Gordon, Rachel Slater, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla WI-W vs SCO-W Player to Watch Out For Probable Best Batter Shemaine Campbelle and Kathryn Bryce are two in-form batters who played well in their opening matches. Probable Best Bowler Aaliyah Alleyne and Kirstie Gordon are the two bowlers to watch out for in this game. Today Match Prediction : West Indies Women are more experienced side, and they are expected to do well and win this game. WI-W vs SCO-W Match 12 ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026, Today 2026 Match, WI-W vs SCO-W 2026 Prediction, WI-W vs SCO-W Predicted XIs, Injury Update for WI-W vs SCO-W Match Disclaimer : The predictions 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.

Womens T20 WC: Smriti And Shafali Gave Us A Great Platform, Says Harmanpreet

T20 World Cup: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur hailed the opening stand between Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma as the key factor in her teams comprehensive 95run victory over the Netherlands in the 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday. Shafali also picked 3-20, while N Sree Charani took 4-19 as India secured their second straight win and moved to the top of Group A. I think we were really good with the bat. It wasnt that easy a wicket, but Smriti and Shafali gave us a great platform. She (Shafali) is always ready with the ball whenever the team needs it. She keeps giving us breakthroughs, and she can go on to be a great all-rounder, Harmanpreet said at the end of the game, where India posted 209/5, their highest total in tournament history. Quizzed on the fast bowlers' performance, Harmanpreet said, Kranti is one who is always bowling for us, and Nandani has got very good experience from WPL, and shes using that here, and it's a good thing that shes giving us breakthroughs in the Powerplay. Asked for an update on Shreyanka Patil, who was stretched off the field due to twisting her right ankle, Harmanpreet said, Right now, I dont have a clear update, but our medical team will give a clear update after assessing her. I think we are in a very good situation. We have achieved what we wanted to in these two games. Smriti Mandhana, adjudged Player of the Match for her second consecutive halfcentury, said she was pleased with her form but stressed preparation against unfamiliar opposition. I think it was a good batting wicket for sure. I mean, whenever we have come to Leeds, Ive played a few matches here in the Hundred, but its always been a good batting wicket and a quick outfield. Again, I mean, the Netherlands did a really good job today. Well, of course, its like unknown territory for all of us. Weve not seen a lot of them. So we had to go through a lot of videos in terms of how they bowl and how we will be approaching the game. One thing we always pride ourselves on is that we dont take any team differently because its their first time or anything. I just thought they put up a really good fight. They fielded really well, and for us it was just about focusing and doing the job for the team. On the preparation for the tougher matches ahead, especially against South Africa and Australia, Smriti said, Again, I wouldnt say I was middling the ball the way I would still like to. Im still a work in progress. But really happy with the way Shafali batted today. We had a good partnership, and it was good to have her back among the runs. Again, I mean, Sree Charani bowled extremely well. So for me, its just about doing the right things, waking up every day, doing the right things, and then seeing how the match goes. Well, of course, its like unknown territory for all of us. Weve not seen a lot of them. So we had to go through a lot of videos in terms of how they bowl and how we will be approaching the game. One thing we always pride ourselves on is that we dont take any team differently because its their first time or anything. I just thought they put up a really good fight. They fielded really well, and for us it was just about focusing and doing the job for the team. Also Read: Live Cricket Score Asked about her assessment of the Netherlands chase, Babette said, I think we never really got going. We lost too many wickets along the way. India bowled very well and very smartly. They played really good cricket, which we can learn a lot from. I think its very special to play against India. To play a top team with our friends and family in the stands, its something Ill always remember. Article Source: IANS

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Women's T20 WC: Smriti, Shafali, Charani Help India Thrash Netherlands By 95 Runs (ld)

T20 World Cup: Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma struck commanding halfcenturies before Sree Charani claimed a four-wicket haul to power India to a comprehensive 95run victory over the Netherlands in their 2026 ICC Womens T20 World Cup clash at Headingley in Leeds on Wednesday. Pushed into batting first under overcast skies, Smriti and Shafali cashed in on wayward newball bowling to share a 115run stand before Shafali departed for 55 off 38 balls, studded with ten boundaries. Smriti, in imperious touch, top-scored with 74 off 47 balls, her consecutive fifty laced with 11 fours and a six. The finishing burst came from Richa Ghosh (20 not out) and Deepti Sharma (10 not out), who combined clean hitting with sharp placement to take India to their highest score in the competitions history. As India hit their first-ever 200-plus total in ICC Women's T20 World Cup history, the Netherlands had their moments but squandered the chances with dropped catches and nervy bowling. The bowlers, led by Charanis four-for and Shafali Vermas 3-20, ensured it was never threatened as they bowled out the Netherlands for 114 in 17.3 overs. With the win, India are now on top of the Group A table, with a net run rate of 3.98, which is 0.10 more than that of Australia. India will also hope that nothing is too serious with offspin allrounder Shreyanka Patil, who was stretchered off after twisting her right ankle while fielding off her own bowling. The sight of her being taken off the field on a stretcher was a dampener amid Indias dominant win. Indias innings began with Shafali opening her bat face late to steer Iris Zwilling for four, before rocking back to cut Heather Siegers through extra cover for another boundary. With the Netherlands struggling with lines, Smriti joined the boundary-hitting act with crisp drives, before Shafali pulled and lofted Isabel van der Woning for three boundaries. Smriti then lofted Iris over extra cover and punched through the same region to bring up Indias jointfastest team fifty in Womens T20 World Cup history - achieved inside 5.1 overs. Myrthe van den Raads nervy debut overcompounded the Netherlands woes, as she conceded six wides and India surged to 59/0 by the end of the powerplay. The momentum only grew from there as a measured Shafali lofted and sliced Isabel for boundaries, before hoicking and sweeping Caroline de Lange to her maiden T20 World Cup fifty off 34 balls in the 11th over. Smriti followed it up with backtoback fifties of her own this one coming in 36 balls by carving Heather for a six over longoff after dancing down the ground to hit a boundary. Even after Shafalis dismissal for 55, after holing out to long-on off Heather, Jemimah Rodrigues arrived with crisp timing - driving through extra cover and pulling confidently for her boundaries. Smriti showcased her impeccable timing and proper placement of shots while hitting Silver Siegers for four boundaries in the 15th over. She first advanced down the pitch to carve one over extra cover, then again came out to loft straight back over the bowlers head. Staying deep in the crease, Smriti then powered a pull square of the wicket before finishing the 18-run over with an emphatic slog-sweep through deep midwicket. After Smriti brought out a fantastic lofted straight drive off Caroline, Netherlands clawed back Smriti toe-ended a loft to mid-off, while Jemimah gave an edge behind while trying to play a pre-mediated scoop off Myrthe, and Yastika Bhatia was stumped after being foxed by a googly from the leg-spinner. Richa lit up the 18th over with a flat six over the bowlers head and a boundary slapped past sweeper cover, while Harmanpreet Kaur sliced and smashed to get two fours. After Harmanpreet hit to mid-off against Iris, Deepti flicked a full ball over fine leg for six to bring up Indias 200 and pulled the last ball for four, as 19 runs came off the final over. Defending a massive 209, India had to bide their time for a breakthrough as Heather and Phebe Moleknboer hit six boundaries between themselves. They finally got a breakthrough via Nandni Sharma, who had Heather chipping to extra cover for 21. Deepti followed up by taking out Phebe, who sliced to mid-off, while Shafali castled Sterre Kalis to leave the Netherlands reeling at 77/3. Skipper Babette de Leede offered resistance with 28, but her stumping off Nandni triggered a collapse. From 96/4, the Netherlands lost four wickets in the space of 12 balls, as Charani was the chief destroyer, with Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Myrthe van den Raad, and Iris Zwilling all falling to her guile. Shafali returned to add two more scalps as Indias spinners accounted for nine wickets to take the ODI World Cup holders to the top of Group A. Deepti followed up by taking out Phebe, who sliced to mid-off, while Shafali castled Sterre Kalis to leave the Netherlands reeling at 77/3. Skipper Babette de Leede offered resistance with 28, but her stumping off Nandni triggered a collapse. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India 209/5 in 20 overs (Smriti Mandhana 74, Shafali Verma 55; Caroline de Lange 2-32, Heather Siegers 1-31) beat Netherlands 114 all out in 17.3 overs (Babette de Leede 28, Heather Siegers 21; Sree Charani 4-19, Shafali Verma 3-20) by 95 runs Article Source: IANS