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Ind vs Eng 3rd ODI: India Whitewash England

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  The Indian Cricket Team continued their impressive performance with a resounding win in the 3 rd ODI match against England played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on 12 th February 2025. England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for the visitors as Mark Wood produced a beauty dismissing Indian captain Rohit Sharma cheaply. Wood and Saqib Mahmood troubled Virat Kohli with lovely deliveries. After the initial struggle, Kohli and Shubman Gill showed intent to keep the England bowlers under pressure. At the end of the first 10 overs, India scored 52 for 1. After the field restrictions, Shubman Gill and Kohli took advantage of the part-time bowler Joe Root. Both kept milking, taking singles & hitting boundaries with ease. It was a good batting display by Kohli and Gill keeping the momentum going for India. Gill looked composed, reaching his fifty off just 51 deliveries. On the other hand, Kohli also made the batting look ...

India versus South Africa 3rd ODI: Indian team prove too strong for South Africa

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 The young Indian side produced a dominating performance to defeat visiting South Africa in the 3 rd and deciding ODI match played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Tuesday. After a little rain delay, Indian captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and decided to field first. The decision paid off as Washington Sundar provided an early breakthrough dismissing de Kock with a lovely catch by Avesh Khan at backward point. Mohammed Siraj troubled South African batters getting wickets of Janneman Malan and Reeza Hendricks in quick succession to leave the visitors in trouble. The Indian bowlers kept tight lid on the South African team. At the end of the first 10 overs, South Africa scored 26 for 3. Shahbaz Ahmed was introduced into the attack and produced lovely delivery to get rid of Aiden Markram with a sharp catch by Samson. Kuldeep Yadav looked in great touch keeping the pressure on Proteas with an aggressive field setup. For South Africa, Heinrich Klassen was the top scorer with...

Indian women versus England women 3rd T20I: Indian women whitewash England in low scoring thriller

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 The Indian women’s team defeated hosts England in the 3 rd and final One-day international played at iconic Lords Cricket Ground on Saturday. England captain Amy Jones won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for the hosts as Kate Cross produced a lovely delivery getting rid of Shafali Verma. Cross and Freya Davies troubled the Indian batters in conditions that helped pace bowlers. Cross looked very threatening dismissing Yastika Bhatia with a lovely delivery to put visitors in trouble. On other hand, Smriti Mandhana looked in decent touch with some lovely shots. Cross then dismissed the last match player of the match, Harmanpreet Kaur, to leave the Indian team in trouble at 16 for 3. Freya Davies got rid of Harleen Deol with a review for LBW. The umpire called it not out but Jones reviewed it and was overturned to out leaving the Indian team in deep trouble. At the end of the first 10 overs, Indian women ended at 32 for 4. Mandhana and Deepti Sharma r...

Zimbabwe register first ever ODI win on Australian soil

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 The Zimbabwean team created history as they defeated a full-strength Australian side in the 3 rd One-day international match played at Townsville on Saturday. Zimbabwe captain Regis Chakabva won the toss and decided to field first. The bowlers made use of conditions as Ngavara got the initial breakthrough dismissing Australian captain Aaron Finch providing an easy catch to Ryan Burl. Nyauchi dismissed Steve Smith misjudging in front of the stumps to leave Australia in trouble. David Warner looked in decent touch putting the bad deliveries away for boundaries. Brad Evans got rid of Alex Carey with a lovely delivery providing an easy catch to Chakabva. At the end of the first 10 overs, Australia looked in trouble at 37 for 3. Warner played with intent keeping the momentum going for the hosts while Marcus Stoinis struggled against disciplined Zimbabwe bowling. Evans dismissed Marcus Stoinis to leave Australia in massive trouble. Warner made the batting look easy and completed fi...

India versus Zimbabwe 3rd ODI: India whitewash hosts in a thrilling encounter

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 The Indian Cricket Team held on to their nerves in the final One-day international against hosts Zimbabwe played at Harare Sports Club, Harare on Monday. Indian captain KL Rahul won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a decent start as Shikhar Dhawan started off brightly with positive strokes while KL Rahul took time to settle. Dhawan was given a reprieve as he was dropped at backward point. At the end of the first 10 overs, India made 41 for 0. After the field restrictions, Dhawan and KL Rahul looked cautious against disciplined Zimbabwe bowling. Brad Evans got the breakthrough dismissing captain KL Rahul taking the inside edge onto the stumps. Rahul and Dhawan added 63 runs for the opening wicket. Dhawan was not able to score runs quickly as he struggled against disciplined Zimbabwe bowling. Evans struck for the 2 nd time getting rid of Dhawan caught by Williams to put pressure on Indian batting. Shubman Gill came to the crease and looked in great touch putting the ...

India versus West Indies 3rd ODI: India whitewash hosts in a rain-curtailed match

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 After two close encounters, the Indian team thrashed hosts West Indies in a rain-curtailed 3 rd One-day international match played at Port of Spain, Trinidad on Wednesday. Indian captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a cautious start by Shubman Gill and Dhawan hitting bad deliveries away for boundaries but respecting good deliveries. At the end of the first 10 overs, India scored 45 for 0. Gill and Dhawan showed intent on putting the West Indies bowlers under pressure. Dhawan looked composed completing fifty off 62 balls while Gill reached half-century off 60 balls. West Indies eventually got the breakthrough by dismissing Dhawan providing an easy catch to Pooran. Dhawan and Gill added 113 runs for the opening wicket laying a solid foundation for a big total. With the scoreboard reading 115 in 24 overs, the rain arrived. After the rain delay, the match was reduced to 40 overs a side. Shreyas Iyer upped the ante putting pressure on Hayden Walsh...

India versus England 3rd ODI: Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya partnership leads India to a historic series win

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 Thanks to a brilliant knock by Pant and Hardik Pandya, India defeated the World Champions England in the 3 rd One-day international match played at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Mohammed Siraj coming as a replacement for Jasprit Bumrah provided a great start for the visitors getting rid of Jonny Bairstow providing an easy catch to substitute Shreyas Iyer at mid-off and then produced a beauty to dismiss Joe Root without opening their account. Jason Roy showed intent with lovely shots keeping the pressure on Indian bowlers along with Ben Stokes. Hardik Pandya provided the breakthrough by getting rid of Jason Roy with a simple catch to Pant. He then dismissed Ben Stokes as he took a good return catch leaving England in big trouble at 74 for 4. Mohammed Siraj troubled England captain Buttler with short deliveries. On other hand, Moeen Ali struggled initially against disciplined Indian bowling. Buttler an...

Indian women versus Sri Lankan women 3rd ODI: Indian women whitewash Sri Lanka with impressive win

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 The Indian women’s Cricket Team ended the Sri Lankan tour with a comprehensive win in the 3 rd ODI match played at Palleke International Stadium, Palleke on Thursday. Sri Lankan captain Chamari Atthapatu won the toss and decided to field first. It was an aggressive start by Shafali Verma putting pressure on Lankan bowlers with positive strokes while Smriti Mandhana looked a little cautious. Dilhari was bought into the attack early and got success dismissing Mandhana with a lovely catch by Sanjeewani. Verma and Mandhana added 30 runs in quick time. The Sri Lankan bowlers lacked consistency with wide deliveries. Yastika Bhatia showed intent after struggling initially. At the end of the first 10 overs, Indian women made 50 for 1. After the field restrictions, Bhatia and Verma kept the momentum going hitting boundaries and taking singles easily. Ranaweera struck for Sri Lanka as Bhatia tried to clear the boundary but was caught by Kanchana at mid-off. Bhatia and Verma added 59 ...

Sri Lanka recorded highest chase in ODIs against Australia

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 The Sri Lankan Cricket Team stunned Australia with a record run chase in the 3 rd One-day match played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Sunday. Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and decided to bat first. Warner and Finch started off brightly before Chameera got rid of Warner with a sharp bouncer caught by Theekshana at fine leg. The pitch had lots of turn and bounce that troubled the Australian batters. Aaron Finch and Mitchell Marsh showed intent putting pressure on Lankan bowlers. At the end of the first 10 overs, Australia made 47 for 1. Wellage got the breakthrough by dismissing Mitchell Marsh providing a simple catch to Kusal Mendis. Finch and Marsh added 33 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Finch and Labuschagne kept the momentum going for Australia keeping the scoreboard ticking hitting boundaries and taking singles with ease. Finch looked at ease completing fifty off 68 balls. Both batsmen looked at ease Vandersay produced a brilliant delivery stumped by Dickwell...

India versus West Indies 3rd ODI: India whitewash West Indies with a comphrensive win

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 The Indian Cricket Team proved too much for the West Indies side as they registered a comprehensive win in the 3 rd One-day international played at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad on Friday. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. Kemar Roach decided to review for LBW, but the decision was retained as not out. It was a terrible start as Joseph struck twice off successive deliveries getting Rohit Sharma taking inside edge onto the stumps and Kohli down the leg catch. Shikhar Dhawan after recovering from COVID struggled to score his first runs after 15 deliveries. Odean Smith bowled with control troubling the Indian batters and then finally got the wicket of Shikhar Dhawan caught by Jason Holder. India looked in trouble at 42 for 3 at end of the first 10 overs. The West Indies pacers kept tight lines and lengths not allowing Shreyas Iyer to score runs easily with the pitch having a little bit of seam movement. Rishabh Pant played with intent hitting ...

India versus South Africa 3rd ODI: South Africa whitewash India with a thrilling 4 runs win

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 Despite Deepak Chahar’s heroics, South Africa registered a thrilling 4 runs in the third and final One-day international played at Newlands, Cape Town on Sunday. Indian captain KL Rahul won the toss and decided to field first. Deepak Chahar was given a chance in the playing XI gave a perfect start dismissing Janneman Malan with stunning delivery. Quinton de Kock looked in brilliant touch putting the bad deliveries away for boundaries and making life tough for the Indian team. A superb direct throw resulted in the run-out of Bavuma. It was some good bowling by the visitor's bowlers keeping tight lines and lengths. At the end of the first 10 overs, South Africa made 53 for 2. After the field restrictions, Prasidh Krishna looked impressive with his pace and troubled de Kock. Aiden Markram showed intent hitting some brilliant strokes before a lovely catch by substitute Gaikwad took a good catch. Markram and de Kock added 36 runs for the 3 rd wicket.   Pant made anothe...

Ireland Cricket Team creates history

 Ireland registered their first-ever series win against a full member nation after defeating West Indies in the third and deciding ODI match played at Sabina Park, Jamaica on Sunday. Ireland captain Andrew Balbirnie won the toss and decided to field first. Shai Hope provided a flying start for West Indies taking on Ireland bowlers with attacking strokes while his opening partner Greaves looked solid enough. Hope dominated the play and reached fifty off 37 balls. West Indies raced away to 69 for 0 at the end of 10 overs. It was a brilliant comeback by Ireland bowlers as Young got the breakthrough getting rid of well-set Hope. Hope and Greaves added 72 runs for the opening wicket. Ireland bowlers kept picking wickets at regular intervals putting enough pressure on West Indies batters reducing them to 119 for 7. The experienced Jason Holder steadied the ship for the hosts putting up valuable runs along with Akeal Hossain. Holder was run-out with a mix-up to end a strong 63 runs pa...

India versus Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: Sri Lanka earn consolation win with 3 wicket win

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 Thanks to superb knocks by Fernando and Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka registered a consolation win in the 3 rd and final One-day international played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Friday. Indian captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and decided to bat first. It was an aggressive start as the stylish left-handed opener smashed 3 successive boundaries off Akila Dananjaya’s bowling. Prithvi Shaw also looked in sensational touch timing the ball brilliantly. Chameera got the breakthrough for Sri Lanka getting rid of Dhawan with a superb delivery. After the fall of Dhawan’s wicket, Sanju Samson and Shaw showed intent putting the Lankan bowlers under immense pressure. It was an aggressive start by the Indian team to end the first 10 overs at 66 for 1.  Sanju Samson and Shaw continued to dominate the Lankan spinners against Jayawickrama and Ramesh Mendis. Both looked comfortable before Shaw played across the line LBW one short of fifty. Shaw and Sanju Samson added 74 runs for the 2 ...

Ireland registered first win over South Africa in ODIs

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 The Ireland Cricket Team stunned South Africa in the 2 nd One-day international match played at Malahide, Dublin on Tuesday. South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to field first. Paul Stirling and Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie started off aggressively putting pressure on the South African bowlers. Stirling was dropped twice. At the end of the first 10 overs, Ireland scored 49 for 0. After the field restrictions, Keshav Maharaj got the breakthrough for South Africa dismissing Paul Stirling to end a solid 64 runs opening partnership. Andy McBrine was promoted to number 3 and gave good support to Balbirnie. Balbirnie looked in brilliant touch reaching a half-century off 51 balls. Shamsi got rid of McBrine to end 60 runs partnership for the 2 nd wicket. Harry Tector came to the crease and never allowed the South African bowlers to settle. Balbirnie and Tector upped the ante scoring runs at a quick pace making life tough for the visitors. Ireland captain ...

England versus Pakistan 3rd ODI: England whitewash the series with record run chase

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 It was an amazing game of cricket as England showed their domination in the 3 rd One-day international played at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Tuesday.    England captain Ben Stokes won the toss and decided to field first. Imam UL Haq began off to a great start hitting a boundary from the very first delivery by Saqib Mahmood. The England players did not review for LBW shout. A superb catch by Zak Crawley at third slips resulted in the wicket of Fakhar Zaman. Saqib Mahmood and Lewis Gregory put Pakistani captain Babar Azam under pressure with dot balls. At the end of the first 10 overs, Pakistan made 35 for 1. Babar Azam got his first runs off the 15 th ball. Despite hitting boundaries, Imam UL Haq and Babar Azam could not score at a quick pace. After the initial struggle, both batsmen upped the ante making life tough for the England inexperienced bowlers. Imam reached his fifty off 66 balls while Babar Azam completed a half-century off 72 balls. Mark Parkinson produced a ...

ICC ODI Super League: All-round Netherlands beat Ireland to win the series.

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  The Netherlands produced a dominating performance to beat Ireland in the 3 rd and final One-day international match played at Utrecht on Monday. Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a disastrous start as they lost the big wicket of experienced Kevin O Brien off the fourth ball. Soon after, the dangerous opener Paul Stirling was dismissed by Klassen to leave Ireland in big trouble at 6 for 2. Kingma produced a beauty to get rid of Ireland captain Balbirnie making the matter worse. At the end of the first 10 overs, Ireland made 28 for 3. It could have been worst for Ireland as Tector was given out by the umpire but there was an inside edge and the decision was overturned. George Dockrell and Harry Tector steadied the ship for Ireland keeping the scoreboard ticking. Dockrell was the aggressor while Tector kept one end tight. Van Beek got the breakthrough for the Netherlands dismissing Dockrell. Dockrell and Tector added 89 runs for the ...

Bangladesh versus Sri Lanka 3rd ODI: All-round Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh to register a consolation win

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  Thanks to a 120 by Kusal Perera and a brilliant bowling effort by Chameera, Sri Lanka registered an emphatic 97 runs win in the 3 rd One-day international played at the Sher-E- Bangla Stadium, Mirpur on Friday. Sri Lankan captain Kusal Perera won the toss and decided to bat first. It was an ideal start for Lankan openers as Gunathilka and captain Perera took the attack right from the word go and put the Bangladeshi bowler’s pressure especially Mehidy Hasan Miraz. Both openers made use of good batting conditions and hit boundaries off bad balls. At the end of the first 10 overs, Sri Lanka raced away to 77 for 0. After the field restrictions, Taskin Ahmed got the breakthrough for Bangladesh getting rid of Gunathilka taking the inside edge onto the stumps ending a strong 82 runs opening partnership. Taskin then got rid of Nissanka to bring back Bangladesh into the game. After the hiccups, Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera steadied the ship hitting bad balls for boundaries. Perera c...

South Africa versus Pakistan 3rd ODI: Pakistan seal the series with a comfortable win

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  It was a good performance by the Pakistani Cricket Team as they defeated South Africa easily in the decider played at Super Sports Park, Centurion on Wednesday. With this series win, Pakistan earned 20 points in the ICC Super League tournament.   South African captain Temba Bavuma won the toss and decided to field first. Aiden Markram and Beuran Hendricks started off brilliantly not giving Fakhar and Imam any room to play attacking strokes. Imam was lucky enough as two top edges did not go in favor of South Africa. After the initial struggle, Fakhar showed his class and put the host's bowlers under pressure. At the end of the first 10 overs, Pakistan made 44 for 0. Zaman and Imam played with intent putting pressure back on the South African bowlers. Both Pakistani openers kept the scoreboard ticking. Imam looked composed and completed his fifty-off 60 balls. Keshav Maharaj provided the breakthrough for South Africa getting rid of Imam who tried to hit a big shot giving...

Indian women versus South African women 3rd ODI: Lizelle Lee brilliance helps South Africa register a superb win

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  Thanks to a brilliant unbeaten knock by Lizelle Lee, South Africa chased down a big target in the 3 rd One-day international match played at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Stadium, Lucknow on Friday. South African stand-in captain Laura Wolvaardt won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for the visitors as Shabnam Ismail produced a beauty getting rid of Jemimah Rodrigues off the 2 nd ball. Punam Raut looked in fluent touch smacking 3 boundaries from Ismail including a no-ball. Smriti Mandhana showed her class making life tough for the visitors. At the end of the first 10 overs, Indian eves raced away to 57 for 1. After the field restrictions, Mandhana was looking for a good total but played a rash stroke trying to hit a big shot providing an easy catch to Shangase at deep square leg. Mandhana and Raut added 64 runs for the 2 nd wicket. The Indian captain Mithali Raj came to the crease started off cautiously before hitting boundaries and keeping the scoreboard t...