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Ind vs Eng 3rd T20I: England Stay Alive In The Series With An Impressive Win

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  The visitors showed their fighting spirit as they registered an impressive win in the 3 rd T20I match against India played at Nirajan Shah Stadium, Rajkot on 28 th January 2025. Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and decided to field first. Mohammad Shami returned to playing XI after a gap of 436 days replacing Arshdeep Singh. Hardik Pandya provided an early breakthrough dismissing Phil Salt with an easy catch to Suryakumar Yadav at covers. Ben Duckett showed intent with attacking shots including 3 boundaries in succession against Hardik Pandya. He made the batting look easy keeping the scoreboard ticking with boundaries and sixes. At the end of the first six overs, England scored 52 for 1. After the field restrictions, Duckett and Buttler kept the scoreboard ticking. Varun Chakvarthy broke massive partnership dismissing Jos Buttler with a review. The umpire did not call out; on review it was overturned to out as it hit the gloves. Buttler and Duckett added 76 r...

Ind vs SA 3rd T20I: Tilak Varma Joins List Of Indian Batters To Score Centuries In Shorter Format

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  The Indian Cricket Team registered a thrilling win in the 3 rd T20I match against hosts South Africa in a high-scoring thriller played at SuperSport Park, Centurion on 13 th November 2024. After being asked to bat first by South African captain Aiden Markram, the visitors got off to the worst possible start losing the wicket of Sanju Samson without opening his account. Tilak Varma was promoted to number 3 and showed intent right from the word go against Marco Jansen. Tilak Varma put enough pressure on the opponents’ bowlers along with Abhishek Sharma. Both kept the momentum going for the Indian team hitting boundaries and sixes with ease. At the end of the first six overs, India raced away to 70 for 1. After the field restrictions, Abhishek Sharma and Varma looked to take on the South African bowlers. Abhishek reached his fifty off just 24 balls with a huge six. He was dismissed by Keshav Maharaj coming down the track and stumped. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma put on 107 ru...

India versus South Africa 3rd T20I: Impressive performance by South Africa

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 The third and final T20I was a high-scoring affair as South Africa ended as eventual winners played at Holkar Stadium, Indore on Tuesday. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Quinton de Kock showed intent right from word go putting enough pressure on Indian bowlers. There were 3 changes for the Indian team with Mohammed Siraj, Umesh Yadav, and Shreyas Iyer into the squad. Umesh Yadav provided the breakthrough for India dismissing SA captain Bavuma caught by Rohit Sharma. Bavuma made just 3 runs and added 30 runs with de Kock. At the end of the first six overs, India made 48 for 1. After the field restrictions, de Kock and Rossouw kept the pressure on Indian bowlers with aggressive shots not allowing them to settle. De Kock looked impressive completing fifty off just 33 balls and maintaining pressure on Indian bowlers. The Indian catching was not up to the mark as they lacked intent. A superb throw by Shreyas Iyer and a run-out by Pant ended in...

India versus Australia 3rd T20I: India clinch series with a thrilling win

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 The Indian Cricket team defeated World Champion Australia in the 3 rd and deciding T20I match played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Cameron Green looked in great touch right from word go putting pressure on the opening bowlers. Axar Patel's impressive series continues as he was dismissed by Australian captain Aaron Finch with a simple catch to Hardik Pandya. Cameron Green and Aaron Finch added 44 runs in quick time laying a strong foundation for a big total. Finch made just 7 runs. Green maintained his hitting abilities as he completed fifty off just 19 balls to keep the scoreboard ticking. Bhuvneshwar Kumar eventually got rid of dangerous Cameron Green caught by KL Rahul. A superb throw by Axar Patel ran out Glenn Maxwell to leave Australia on the back foot. Yuzvendra Chahal then produced lovely delivery getting rid of Steve Smith with stumping by Dinesh Karthik. Josh Inglis joi...

England versus Pakistan 3rd T20I: England take series lead with a dominating win

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 The England Cricket Team returned to winning ways with a resounding win in the 3 rd T20I match against hosts Pakistan played at National Stadium, Karachi on Friday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to field first. Mohammad Hasnain got the breakthrough by dismissing Phil Salt with a good catch by Mohammad Nawaz early. Will Jacks looked in great touch putting pressure on the Pakistan bowling along with Dawid Malan. At the end of the first six overs, England scored 57 for 1. Usman Qadir did the job for Pakistan in his first over dismissing Malan. Malan and Will Jacks added 43 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Qadir struck again to dismiss dangerous Will Jacks to put England in some trouble. Ben Duckett and Harry Brooks showed intent right from the word go putting enough pressure on Pakistan bowlers. Brooks kept the momentum going for England by hitting big shots against spinners and pacers completing fifty off 24 balls. On other hand, Duckett looked impressive too...

Indian women versus England women 3rd T20I: Indian women disappoint

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 The Indian women’s team could not replicate their performance as they lost to a disciplined England side in the 3 rd and deciding T20I match played at County Ground, Bristol on Wednesday. England stand-in captain Amy Jones won the toss and decided to field first. It could have been an ideal start for the hosts as Jones missed a stumping chance to dismiss Shafali Verma. Smriti Mandhana showed some intent with 2 boundaries off Bryon Smith. Issy Wong was bought into the attack and eventually got rid of struggling Verma hitting the pads onto the stumps. A superb catch by Sophie Ecclestone resulted in the big wicket of Smriti Mandhana leaving India in big trouble. Sabbihiehni Meghana made entry into playing XI but struggled as was dismissed for 0 facing 9 deliveries with a stunning catch by Wyatt. At the end of the first six overs, Indian women 20 for 3. Sarah Glenn did the damage in her first over dismissing Dayalan Hemalatha with a lovely catch by Amy Jones to leave the Indian...

India versus West Indies 3rd T20I: Surya Kumar’s knock helps India to a comfortable win

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 The Indian Cricket Team returned to winning ways as they defeated hosts West Indies comfortably in the 3 rd T20I match played at Warner’s Park, St Kitts on Tuesday. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to field first. Deepak Hooda was included in the playing XI replacing Ravindra Jadeja bowled a superb opening over giving away just 1 run. Kyle Mayers showed intent to putting pressure on Avesh Khan. Kyle Mayers and Brandon King kept the pressure on the Indian bowling not allowing them to settle. At the end of the first six overs, West Indies openers scored 45 for 0. Hardik Pandya bowled with variations not allowing the West Indies openers to score runs easily. As a result of the pressure, Pandya dismissed King shattering the stumps. King and Mayers added 57 runs for the opening wicket. The Indian bowlers kept it tight not allowing Nicolas Pooran to hit big shots. On the other hand, Kyle Mayers looked in decent touch completing his fifty off 38 balls. Pooran a...

India versus England 3rd T20I: England beat India in a high scoring thriller

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 England held their nerves as they defeated India in a high-scoring thriller during the 3 rd T20I match played at Trent Bridge, Nottingham on Sunday. England captain Jos Buttler won the toss and decided to bat first. Jos Buttler and Jason Roy provided a flying start putting pressure on the Indian bowling line-up. Avesh Khan coming into the playing XI got rid of Buttler with good delivery. The England openers added 31 runs putting a solid foundation for a big total. Roy struggled as he was not able to time the ball while Malan looked in decent touch putting pressure on Indian bowling. At the end of the first six overs, England scored 52 for 1. After the field restrictions, Umran Malik dismissed Roy with a good catch by Pant. Roy and Malan added 30 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Phil Salt was included in the playing XI but was dismissed by Harshal Patel to leave England in trouble. Malan kept the pressure on inexperienced Indian bowling without Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Malan lo...

Indian women versus Sri Lankan women 3rd T20I: Indian women lose

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 The Indian women’s team did not perform according to expectations as they lost in the 3 rd T20I match against hosts Sri Lanka played at Rangiri International Stadium, Dambulla on Monday. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bat first. It was not an ideal start as Shafali Verma played a rash stroke providing an easy catch to Lankan captain Atthapathu. Smriti Mandhana and Meghana showed intent on keeping the scoreboard ticking. At the end of the first six overs, Indian women made 37 for 1. After the field restrictions, Mandhana and Meghana fell in quick succession. Mandhana and Meghana added 41 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Jemimah Rodrigues along with captain Harmanpreet Kaur struggled initially before putting enough pressure on the Lankan bowlers. Rodrigues fell to score quickly. Rodrigues and Kaur added 64 runs for the 4 th wicket. Kaur and Pooja Vastrakar showed intent putting enough pressure in the last over to help Indian women post 138 for 5. Pooja V...

India versus South Africa 3rd T20I: Dominating performance by India to comeback into the series

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 The Indian team registered an emphatic win over the visiting South African team in the 3 rd T20I played at ADCA VDCA Stadium, Vizag on Tuesday. South African captain Temba Bavuma won his third toss of the day and decided to field first. It was a cautious start by Kishan and Gaikwad in the initial stages. Gaikwad showed intent putting the South African bowlers under pressure especially Anrich Nortje hitting him for 5 successive boundaries to keep the momentum going on. Kishan also looked impressive giving Gaikwad the strike and making life tough for the visitors. At the end of the first six overs, the Indian team scored 57 for 0. After the field restrictions, Gaikwad and Kishan kept the momentum going on not allowing South African bowlers to settle. Gaikwad completed his maiden half-century in T20I format off 30 balls along with Kishan. Keshav Maharaj eventually struck for South Africa taking a good return catch to dismiss Gaikwad. Gaikwad and Kishan laid a strong foundation p...

India versus Sri Lanka 3rd T20I: Shreyas Iyer’s brilliance gives India another whitewash

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 The Indian men’s team continued their winning momentum as they cruised to a convincing win over Sri Lanka in the 3 rd T20I match played at HPCA Stadium, Dharmshala on Sunday. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to bat first. Mohammed Siraj and Avesh Khan asked tough questions of Sri Lankan openers. Siraj castled Gunathilka stumps to deny Sri Lanka a good start. Avesh Khan looked impressive with his lines and lengths two wickets of Nissanka and Asalanaka in quick succession to leave Lanka in trouble. It was a disciplined bowling effort by the Indian pacers in the first six overs. At the end of the first six overs, Sri Lanka made just 18 for 3. Ravi Bishnoi coming into the playing dismissed Janith Liyanage putting Sri Lanka in serious trouble. Shanaka survived a close stumping call after so many replays, the umpire gave not out. Dinesh Chandimal and Shanaka steadied the ship before Harshal Patel got rid of Chandimal. Chandimal and Shanaka added 31 runs for...

India versus Sri Lanka 1st T20I: Dominate India thrash Sri Lanka

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 The Indian Cricket Team continued its winning streak with a dominating display in the 1 st T20I against Lankans played at Ekana International Stadium, Lucknow on Thursday. Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to field first. It was a cautious start by Ishan Kishan as he was not able to time the ball in the initial first two overs. After the initial struggle, Kishan put Chamika Karaunate under immense pressure with 3 boundaries in the same over to gain momentum for the Indian team. The left-handed explosive batter then looked in great touch taking on Sri Lankan bowlers with big shots making life tough for the opposition bowlers. At the end of the first six overs, Indian openers scored 58 for 0. After the field restrictions, Kishan kept the momentum going on for India with positive intent and completed his fifty off just 30 balls while Rohit Sharma gave most of the strike to inform Kishan. Lahiru Kumara struck finally for Sri Lanka ending a strong 111 runs...

India versus West Indies 3rd T20I: India whitewash West indies in a high scoring thriller

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 The Indian Cricket Team proved their worth again as they edged past West Indies in the 3 rd T20I match played at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday. West Indies captain Kieron Pollard won the toss and decided to field first. Ruturaj Gaikwad could not do much as he was dismissed caught by Kyle Mayers at third man. Shreyas Iyer also was given a chance in this match showed his intent right from word go. He along with Ishan Kishan hit a flurry of boundaries to put pressure on West Indies bowlers. At the end of the first six overs, India scored 43 for 1. After the field restrictions, Iyer and Kishan kept the scoreboard ticking taking singles and hitting occasional boundaries off Chase and Hayden Walsh Junior. The leg spinner Walsh Junior struck for West Indies dismissing Iyer trying to clear the boundary but was caught by Jason Holder at long-off. Shreyas Iyer and Kishan added 53 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Soon after, Ishan Kishan's struggle ended as he was bowled by Chase. Sur...

India versus New Zealand 3rd T20I: India clean sweep series with a dominating win

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 The Indian Cricket Team was at their best as they crushed New Zealand in the 3 rd and final T20I match played at iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday. Indian captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. Ishan Kishan came to open the innings along with Rohit Sharma. Indian openers gave a flying start putting Kiwis bowlers under pressure especially Adam Milne and Trent Boult. Rohit looked in brilliant touch hitting boundaries with ease. At the end of the first six overs, India raced away to 69 for 0. Soon after the restrictions, Kishan was caught by Seifert to end a rockling 69 runs opening partnership. The stand-in captain Santer struck twice in quick succession getting wickets of Surya Kumar Yadav and Pant to leave the Indian team struggling. On the other hand, Rohit Sharma looked confident completing his fifty off 27 balls. A superb return catch by Ish Sodhi ended the innings for Rohit Sharma. Shreyas and Venetaksh Iyer steadied the ship for India putting ...

Indian women versus Australian women 3rd T20I: Indian women lose another close game

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 The Indian women’s team again fell short against the mighty Australian team in the 3 rd T20I played at Carrara Oval, Gold Coast on Sunday. Indian captain Meg Lanning won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start as Renuka Singh Thakur dismissed Alyssa Healy with a good catch by Richa Ghosh. Beth Mooney looked in great touch taking on the Indian bowlers keeping the scoreboard ticking along with Australian captain Meg Lanning. Australian women’s team scored 38 for 1 at the end of the first six overs. The Australian captain Meg Lanning was dismissed in an unfortunate manner as tried to cut the ball but hit the wickets off Gakywad’s bowling. Lanning and Mooney added 39 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Beth Mooney made the batting look easy as she smashed 3 boundaries off Kaur’s bowling. Pooja Vastakar got the wicket of Gardner to put the Australian team under some pressure. The Indian bowlers kept tight lines and lengths kept taking wickets at regular intervals. Elly...

India versus SL 3rd T20I: All-round Sri Lanka beat India easily to win the series

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 A great all-round display was enough as Sri Lanka registered a resounding win in the deciding T20I match against depleted Indian side played at R Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on Thursday. Indian captain Shikhar Dhawan won the toss and decided to bat first. Ruturaj Gaikwad started off the innings with a lovely boundary. Dhawan did not open his account as Dhanajaya de Silva took a good low catch. Devdutt Paddikal and Ruturaj Gaikwad steadied the ship for India. Ramesh Mendis grabbed the wicket of Paddikal to derail India’s innings. Things went worst for Men in Blue as Sanju Samson did not open his account with a peach by Hasaranga. Hasaranga struck again to dismiss Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad took the review for LBW, but the decision was upheld. It was a disappointing performance by the Men in Blue. At the end of the first six overs, India made looked in deep trouble at 29 for 4. A superb piece of catching on his bowling by Dasun Shanaka got rid of Nitish Rana to leave the Indian tea...

England versus Pakistan 3rd T20I: England seal the series with a thrilling win

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 It was an amazing game of cricket as England registered a thrilling 3 wicket win in the deciding T20I match played at Old Trafford, Manchester on Tuesday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to bat first. Mohammad Rizwan showed great intent right from word go putting England bowlers under great pressure. On the other hand, Babar Azam struggled to time the ball. After the initial spell by the pacers, Adil Rashid got a breakthrough in his first over getting rid of Babar Azam stumped by Buttler. Babar and Rizwan added 42 runs for the opening wicket. At the end of the first six overs, Pakistan made 50 for 1. The pitch at Old Trafford, Manchester had a lot of turn offer for the spinners. Rashid struck twice in quick succession to dismiss Shoaib Masqood and Mohammad Rizwan to leave Pakistan tottering at 69 for 3. Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan showed class against the England spinners keeping the scoreboard ticking. Moeen Ali dismissed Fakhar Zaman via review for ...

Indian women versus England women 3rd T20I: Danielle Wyatt ensures England a comfortable series win

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 Thanks to a brilliant knock by opener Danielle Wyatt, the England women’s team registered emphatic win in series decider played at County Ground, Chelmsford on Wednesday. Indian captain Harmanpreet Kaur won the toss and decided to bat first. It was the worst possible start for the visitors as the teen sensation Shafali Verma made room taking the inside edge onto the stumps off without opening her account. Harleen Deol was given out by the umpire but on review, it was overturned to not out it was missing leg stump. Brunt and Sciver kept pressure with tight lines and lengths. Deol scored the first boundary for India before being caught by Nat Sciver to leave the Indian women’s team in trouble. Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur looked cautious with their approach as they scored just 28 runs for loss of 2 wickets in the first six overs. Both experienced batters upped the ante with attacking strokes especially de Villiers and Sarah Glenn. Coming into 2 nd spell, Nat Sciver got ...

West Indies versus Australia 3rd T20I: West Indies prove their domination over Australia

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 Thanks to a breath-taking batting display by Chris Gayle, the West Indies Cricket Team proved their domination over Australia in the 3 rd T20I played at Darren Sammy Cricket Stadium, St Lucia on Monday. Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and decided to bat first. Matthew Wade and Aaron Finch looked in decent touch putting pressure on the West Indies fast bowlers. Obed McCoy produced the breakthrough for the hosts getting rid of Wade who swung but went onto the stumps to end 41 runs opening partnership. Australia scored 45 for 1 at the end of the first six overs. Fabien Allen dismissed inform batsmen Mitchell Marsh trying to sweep a full delivery and was plumb in front. The Australian captain Aaron Finch could not score runs as West Indies bowlers kept tight lines and lengths. Hayden Walsh Junior got wickets of Alex Carey and then a combined effort by Bravo and Allen resulted in Finch’s wicket to leave Australia in trouble at 80 for 4. Moises Henriques and Ashton Tu...

South Africa versus Pakistan 3rd T20I: Babar Azam and Rizwan brilliance helps Pakistan chase down a mammoth target.

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  Thanks to a brilliant knock by Babar and Rizwan, Pakistan chased their highest successful run chase defeating South Africa in the 3 rd T20I played at Super Sports Park, Centurion on Wednesday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to field first. The South African openers Aiden Markram and Janneman Malan put the pressure back on Pakistani bowlers right from the word go. Both openers showed their intent scoring 18 runs off Hasan Ali’s first over and maintained the momentum for the hosts. At the end of the first six overs, South Africa raced away to 65 for 0. After the field restrictions, Markram and Malan continued their attacking approach making life tough for the visitors. Markram raced away to his fifty-off 25 balls. Mohammad Nawaz provided the breakthrough dismissing the dangerous Markram in an attempt to hit another big shot that was clean bowled. South African openers added 108 runs laying a strong foundation for a massive total. Linde promoted at number ...