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 The Indian women’s team fought back as they defeated hosts Bangladesh in a one-sided contest to reach the semi-finals spot played at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium, Sylhet on Saturday. Indian stand-in captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and decided to bat first. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma played with intent right from the word go putting enough pressure on Bangladeshi bowling. Mandhana kept momentum for the Indian team with 3 boundaries in an over and did not allow the Bangladeshi bowlers to settle. Shafali Verma returned to the squad with massive shots keeping the scoreboard with ease. At the end of the first six overs, the Indian openers scored 59 for 0. The Indian openers continued their merry way showing intent and not allowing Bangladeshi bowlers to settle. Mandhana was run out in a mix-up with Verma. Mandhana and Verma added 96 runs for the opening wicket laying a strong foundation for a solid total. Verma completed fifty off 40 balls while Jemimah Rodrigue...

 It was a memorable moment for Thailand's Women’s team as they defeat higher ranked Pakistan side in the Women’s Asia Cup 2022 tournament played at Sylhet International Ground on Thursday. Pakistan captain Bismah Maroof won the toss and decided to bat first. Muneeba Ali and Sidra Ameen looked in decent touch showing intent before Putthawong got rid of the wicketkeeper Muneeba. Thailand bowlers kept it tight not allowing Sidra and Bismah to score runs easily. At the end of the first six overs, Pakistan women made 33 for 1. The pressure crept on the Pakistan batters thanks to disciplined Thailand bowling. Pakistan captain Maroof was run out of free hit as she tried running a non-existent single of Maya. Sidra Ameen looked steady enough while Nida Dar struggled to time the ball. Both Pakistani batters were never allowed to run away with the game. Tippoch provided the much-needed breakthrough by getting rid of Dar caught by Kanoh at long-on. Dar and Ameen added 41 runs for the 3 ...

 It was a remarkable performance as Sri Lanka produced a stunning comeback to beat Pakistan in the finals of Asia Cup 2022 played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Sunday. Pakistan captain Babar Azam won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start as Naseem Shah produced a peach to get rid of Kusal Mendis in the very 1 st over itself. Dhananjaya de Silva looked in decent touch showing intent right from word go. Haris Rauf got the big wicket of Pathum Nissanka with a simple catch to Babar Azam at mid-off to leave Lanka in trouble. Rauf shattered the stumps produced stunning delivery dismissing Danushka Gunathilka. At the end of the first six overs, Sri Lanka ended at 42 for 3. Iftikhar Ahmed bowled decent overs before dismissing Dhanajaya de Silva with a simple return catch. Shahdab Khan then got rid of Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka leaving Lanka in big trouble at 58 for 5. Hasaranga showed intent putting the Pakistan bowlers under pressure while Bhanuk...

 The Indian fans saw something special as Virat Kohli ended the 3-year drought of an international century with a sensational century in the last Super 4 match for both India and Afghanistan played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Thursday. Afghanistan captain Mohammad Nabi won the toss and decided to field first. Virat Kohli opened the innings along with KL Rahul. Kohli looked in fine touch keeping the momentum going for India not allowing Afghan bowlers to settle. The stand-in captain KL Rahul showed his class after not performing well against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. At the end of the first six overs, India made 52 for 0. Kohli kept the scoreboard ticking and completed fifty off 32 balls. On other hand, Rahul also completed a half-century from 36 balls. Fareed Ahmed got the opening breakthrough by dismissing KL Rahul with a simple catch to Najibullah Zadran at long-on. He then dismissed Surya Kumar Yadav taking the inside edge onto the stumps. Virat Kohli played the...

 Sri Lanka produced another superb performance as they registered a last over win over defending Champions India played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Tuesday. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for the Lankan team as Mahesh Theekshana got rid of KL Rahul. Rahul decided to review the decision, but it took 5 minutes to retain the decision as umpires call. Dilshan Madhushanka produced a superb delivery disturbing timber dismissing Virat Kohli leaving India in trouble. Rohit Sharma showed intent right from word go putting enough pressure on Lankan bowlers, especially Ashita Fernando. Surya Kumar Yadav struggled initially. At the end of the first six overs, India made 44 for 2. Soon after the field restrictions, Rohit kept the momentum going with lovely shots while Surya Kumar Yadav looked in decent touch. It was a good batting display by Rohit Sharma keeping the scoreboard ticking completing fifty off 32 balls....

 The stage is set as Pakistan and India qualified from Group A while Sri Lanka and Afghanistan made it into the Super 4 stage from tomorrow onwards. Afghanistan progressed into the Super 4 stage after winning both their matches against Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Sri Lanka has been seeded as B1 while Afghanistan seeded B2. India has been placed as A1 while Pakistan seeded as A2. It promises to be an exciting Super 4 stage as each team will play another team once before the top two teams progress into the finals. All teams will be looking to perform their best to make it into the finals. Afghanistan and India have performed well with 2 successive wins in the Group stage. Here we look at the Schedule for the Super 4 stage 1.        Sri Lanka versus Afghanistan (Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah)- 3 rd September 2.        India versus Pakistan (Dubai International Stadium, Dubai)- 4 th September 3.   ...

 Sri Lanka became the 2 nd team from Group B to qualify for the Super 4 stage as they defeated Bangladesh in a thrilling encounter played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Thursday. Sri Lankan captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and decided to field first. Ashita Fernando made his T20I debut for Lanka and got a breakthrough initially dismissing Sabbir Rahman providing a simple catch to Kusal Mendis. Mehidy Hasan Miraz opened the innings and provided entertainment with lovely shots putting Lankan bowlers under pressure. On other hand, Shakib AL Hasan struggled to time the ball. At the end of the first six overs, 55 for 1. Soon after the field restrictions, Hasaranga grabbed the big wicket of Miraz. Miraz and Shakib AL Hasan added 39 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Chamika Karaunate dismissed Mushfiqur Rahim with a lovely delivery to leave Bangladesh in trouble. Shakib AL Hasan showed intent after the initial struggle to keep the momentum along with Afif Hossain. Mahesh Theeksh...

 The Indian team continued their winning run as they defeated Hong Kong comfortably played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Wednesday. Hong Kong captain Nizakat Khan won the toss and decided to field first. Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul looked cautious in the first 2 overs. The Indian openers took on Haroon Rashid in his 2 nd over smashing him for 22 runs to change the momentum. Ayush Shukla struck for Hong Kong dismissing Rohit Sharma with an easy catch by Aizaz Khan.  Rohit and Rahul added 38 runs for the opening wicket. KL Rahul and Virat Kohli did not look at ease against disciplined Hong Kong bowling. At the end of the first six overs, India made 44 for 1. After the field restrictions, Kohli attacked the Hong Kong bowling while Rahul struggled to hit big shots. Ghazanfar made the breakthrough by dismissing out-of-touch KL Rahul with a juggling catch by McKechnie. Rahul and Kohli added 56 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Surya Kumar Yadav looked in great touch right fro...

 Afghanistan became the first team to qualify for the Super 4 stage as they defeated Bangladesh in an impressive performance in the 3 rd match of Asia Cup 2022 played at Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah on Tuesday. Bangladesh captain Shakib AL Hasan won the toss and decided to bat first. Mujeeb Ur Rahman created a significant impact by dismissing Mohammad Naim in his 1 st over. He then dismissed Anamul Haque via review. The umpire called not out before Afghanistan reviewed the decision and it was overturned to out. It was another superb piece of delivery to dismiss Shakib AL Hasan to leave Bangladesh in big trouble. At the end of the first six overs, Bangladesh made 28 for 3. Soon after the field restrictions, Rashid Khan did the damage by dismissing Mushfiqur Rahim via review. The umpire called it not out but on review, it was overturned to out to leave Bangladesh in deep trouble at 28 for 4. Afghanistan bowlers kept a tight lid on the Bangladesh batters and made life tough. ...

 The much-anticipated Asia Cup 2022 starts with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Afghanistan being clubbed in Group A while India, Pakistan and UAE, Singapore, Kuwait, and Hong Kong will feature along with both teams. It promises to be an exciting tournament with India being the most successful team in Asia Cup history with 7 titles. Indian team is currently the defending Champions of this prestigious tournament played in 50 over format during the 2018 edition.  The tournament will be played in the United Arab Emirates. Sri Lanka and Afghanistan have not yet announced their squads for this prestigious tournament. Each team would play the other once before the top two teams will reach the Super 4 stage. India and Pakistan are likely to qualify, while the other group will be a tough fight. In the Super 4 stage, each team will play once before the top two teams would feature in the finals on 11 th September. Here we look at the teams announced for Asia Cup 2022 India Rohit...

 The much-awaited Asia Cup 2022 schedule has been announced by Asian Cricket Council to be played in the United Arab Emirates from 27 th August till 11 th September 2022. Group A comprises Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh while Group B comprises arch-rivals India, Pakistan, and qualifier. The qualifying tournament will see United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Kuwait fight for one spot. The qualifying tournament will be played from 20 th -26 th August 2022. It promises to be an exciting tournament with the top two teams in both groups will qualify for the Super 4 stage. Here we look at the schedule for Asia Cup 2022 Group A  Sri Lanka Afghanistan Qualifier 1.        Sri Lanka versus Afghanistan (Dubai International Stadium, Dubai)- 27 th August 2.        Bangladesh versus Afghanistan (Sharjah Cricket Ground, Sharjah)- 30 th August 3.        Sri Lan...