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 It was a superb performance by Zimbabwe defeating the full member nation in both T20I and ODI series at home. All 6 matches of the series were played at Harare Sports Club, Harare from 30 th July till 10 th August 2022. Zimbabwe registered the first T20I series win over a full member nation. The first T20I was a high-scoring affair as the host's Zimbabwe posted 205 for 3 in 20 overs. Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine won the toss and decided to bat first. The hosts lost an early wicket of Regis Chakabva. Ervine looked in decent touch before being dismissed. Sean Williams and Wesley Medherve steadied the ship for Zimbabwe putting on 56 runs for the 3 rd wicket. Sikander Raza blasted away Bangladesh bowling lineup along with Medherve. Medherve decided to retire hurt due to an injury. Raza completed fifty off 23 balls and put on 91 runs for the 4 th wicket. Despite a decent batting effort by Bangladesh, Zimbabwe bowlers showed their class to restrict the visitors to 188 for 6 a...

 Bangladesh recorded their first-ever bilateral series win over Australia. The Tigers achieved this feat as they defeated the Aussies in the 3 rd T20I match played at Sher E Bangla Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on Friday. Bangladesh captain Mahmudullah won the toss and decided to bat first. It was not an ideal start for the hosts as they lost 2 quick wickets of Mohammad Naim and Soumya Sarkar. Shakib AL Hasan showed intent and took the attack to Australian bowlers. At the end of the first six overs, Bangladesh made 28 for 2. After the field restrictions, Shakib was dismissed by Zampa trying to hit a big shot. Shakib and Mahmudullah added 44 runs for the 3 rd wicket. Mahmudullah played the anchor role keeping his wicket intact. On the other hand, the rest of the Bangladeshi batsmen struggled to hit boundaries. Making his T20I debut, Nathan Ellis struggled in the first few deliveries. Mahmudullah reached his fifty off 52 balls. Ellis grabbed major milestones as he took the wicket of...

 Thanks to a superb all-round effort, Bangladesh started the T20I series with a convincing win over Australia played at Sher E Bangla Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka on Tuesday. Australian stand-in captain Matthew Wade won the toss and decided to field first. Mohammad Naim started the innings with a pick-up shot for six. Soumya Sarkar looked out of sorts and was bowled trying to make room taking the edge onto the stumps giving Josh Hazlewood the first wicket. Mohammad Naim played with intent putting pressure on Australian bowling. Bangladesh scored 33 for 1 at the end of the first six overs. After the field restrictions, Adam Zampa struck for Australia getting rid of Naim who tried to play a reverse sweep but was cleaned up. Shakib AL Hasan kept hitting the gaps while Mahmudullah struggled to time the ball. A superb running catch by Henriques ended the innings for Mahmudullah. Mahmudullah and Shakib AL Hasan added 36 runs for the 3 rd wicket. Australian bowlers kept on taking wickets a...

  After being relived from the captaincy duties, the explosive left-handed opener Quinton de Kock showed his class during the 3-2 T20I series win over West Indies that finished on Saturday. It was amazing by the wicketkeeper-batsman who dominated the hosts bowling and gave good starts for the hosts in the entire series. In the opening match played on 27 th June at St George’s Stadium, Grenada, de Kock, and Reeza Hendricks gave a flying start adding 33 runs for the opening wicket. De Kock scored a quickfire 37 off 24 balls hitting 2 sixes and 2 fours. Despite his efforts, South Africa could only score 160 for 6. West Indies chased down this target easily in 15 overs. De Kock proved his worth with a cracking 73 runs opening partnership in 6.5 overs. The opener made 26 off 20 balls hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes. Despite his efforts, South Africa could only post 166 for 7 in 20 overs. South Africa defended the target with ease as they won by 16 runs to level the series at 1-1. Pla...

  Indian team won their maiden T20I series on New Zealand soil Under the captaincy of Virat Kohli, the Indian Cricket Team defeated New Zealand in a thrilling 3 rd T20I played at Seddon Park, Hamilton on 29 th January 2020. New Zealand captain Kane Williamson won the toss and decided to field first. It was a flying start for the Indian team as Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul took the attack to Kiwis bowlers. Rohit smashed 27 runs off Hamish Bennett over to put pressure back on hosts. At the end of the first six overs, India raced away to 69 for 0. During the first six overs, Rohit completed his fifty off just 33 balls. After the field restrictions, Rohit and Rahul kept the scoreboard ticking. Colin de Grandhomme provided the breakthrough getting the wicket of KL Rahul giving a simple catch to Munro at point. The Indian openers put on 89 runs to lay a strong foundation. India lost momentum as they lost the wickets of Rohit Sharma and Shivam Dube in the same over. Shivam Dube was p...

  With the series level at 1-1, the Indian Cricket Team showed great batting skills in the final T20I match played at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on 11 th December 2019. West Indies captain Kieron Pollard won the toss and decided to bowl first. It was a cautious start by Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul initially. It was an amazing hitting by both Indian openers who kept putting pressure on the West Indies bowlers especially Rohit Sharma who looked out of form in the first two matches. At the end of the first six overs, India raced away 72 for 0. Rohit Sharma was simply sensational and reached his fifty off just 23 balls to keep India’s momentum. On the other hand, KL Rahul also completed a half-century off 29 balls. The Indian openers kept on hitting runs at will and made sure that India was on course for a big total. Kesrick Williams provided the breakthrough for West Indies dismissing Rohit Sharma scoring a quickfire 71 off 34 balls. The Indian openers added 135 runs in just 11.4...

  The Indian captain Virat Kohli was at his sublime best during the 1 st T20I match against a power-packed West Indies side played at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on 6 th December 2019. Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to field first. It was a superb batting effort by the powerful West Indies batting line-up with contributions from Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetymer, Kieron Pollard helping the visitors post a massive total of 207 for 5 in 20 overs. India’s fielding was not up to the mark as they dropped catches and gave few extra runs. Chasing a massive target of 208 runs to win, Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul provided a flying start to the innings putting 30 runs in just 3.2 overs laying a strong foundation. The Indian captain Virat Kohli came to the crease and struggled initially with his timing. On the other hand, KL Rahul took the attack to West Indies bowlers. Rahul completed a half-century off 37 balls while Kohli upped the ante with brilliant hitting reaching ...

  Thanks to a superb batting effort, the Indian Cricket Team beat Australia in the 2 nd T20I played at Sydney Cricket Ground, SCG on Sunday. Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to field first. Matthew Wade captaining instead of Finch put the pressure right from word go on the Indian team hitting 13 runs off the first over from Deepak Chahar. Wade was impressive against the spinners. On the other hand, Darcy Short-faced few balls. Natarajan got the breakthrough for India as a superb catch by Shreyas Iyer at deep midwicket ended the innings for Short. The Australian openers added 47 runs in quick time. Wade continued his aggressive approach making life tough for India.   Hardik Pandya dropped a tough chance to dismiss Wade at the boundary. At the end of the first six overs, Australia scored 59 for 1. After the reprieve, Wade continued his positive intent and reached his fifty off just 25 balls. Kohli dropped a simple chance but a mix-up resulted in Wade’s ru...

  It was amazing scenes as Zimbabwe stunned Australia in their opening match of the inaugural World T20 to be played at Newlands, Cape Town on 12 th September 2007. Australian captain Ricky Ponting won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision did not pay off as the Aussies lost 3 early wickets of Matthew Hayden, Adam Gilchrist, Ricky Ponting to be in deep trouble at 19 for 3. The Zimbabwean bowlers kept a tight line and length not allowing the Australian batsmen to score runs easily. Brad Hodge scored a brisk 35 not out off 22 balls while Andrew Symonds made 33 off 25 balls. It was a superb bowling effort by the Zimbabwean bowlers to restrict the Australian team to 138 for 9 in 20 overs. Elton Chigumbra grabbed 3 for 20 while Gary Brent took 2 for 19, Utseya and Hamilton Masakadza 1 each. Chasing 139 runs to win, Vusi Sibanda and Brendon Taylor gave a flying start putting on 31 runs in just 3.5 overs laying a strong foundation. The Australian bowlers showed their clas...

  On September 11 th , 2007, the first-ever World T20 began in South Africa. The match was between the hosts South Africa and West Indies played at Wanders, Johannesburg.   In this tournament, 12 teams took part with 3 each divided into 4 groups. In the opening match, South African captain Graeme Smith won the toss and decided to field first. Chris Gayle looked in cracking form right from word go putting pressure on the South African bowlers. He hit the first six of the tournament and kept hitting big shots. On other hand, Devon Smith gave good support. Gayle completed his half-century off just 26 balls and then continued to smack the South African bowlers to all parts of the ground. Devon Smith remained steady taking singles and giving most of the strike to the explosive opener. South Africa finally got the breakthrough as Philander dismissed Smith. Gayle and Smith added a record stand of 145 runs in just 13.3 overs to lay a strong foundation for a massive total. Gayle ...

  Known for his special yorkers, Lasith Malinga became the leading wicket-taker in the T20I format. He achieved this remarkable feat against New Zealand during the 3 rd match played at Palleke International Stadium on 6 th September 2019. Sri Lanka captain Lasith Malinga won the toss and decided to bat first. Apart from Danushka Gunathilka 30, Dickwella 24, and Madhushanka 20, it was a disappointing batting performance as the pitch had enough spin. It was an amazing bowling effort by Lasith Malinga who created havoc among the Kiwi bowling line up. He produced magical deliveries to Colin Munro, Hamish Rutherford, and Colin de Grandhomme to pick-up a hattrick. Malinga was at his magical best with yorkers creating an impact. He then got the wickets of Tim Seifert and Ross Taylor leaving New Zealand in big trouble at 23 for 5. Thanks to 5 for 6 in 4 overs, Lasith Malinga was awarded the man of the match. Sri Lanka bowled out New Zealand for 88 to win the match by 37 runs. Des...

  The Indian Cricket Team created history as defeated the hosts Sri Lanka in a one-off T20I match played at Premadasa Stadium, Colombo on 6 th September 2017. Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to field first. Upul Tharanga and Dickwella provided a flying start for Sri Lanka before Bhuvneshwar Kumar got the breakthrough dismissing Tharanga. Munaweera looked in great touch putting the Indian bowlers under pressure. As wickets fell from another end, Munaweera looked impressive with his stroke play and kept on ticking the scoreboard. He completed his half-century off 26 balls making sure that Sri Lanka reached a competitive total. The Indian bowlers made a strong comeback by picking wickets at regular intervals and reduced Sri Lanka to 134 for 7. The debutant Priyanjan and Isuru Udana hit some big blows at the end to help Sri Lanka post 170 for 7 at the end of 20 overs. Both added unbeaten 36 runs for the 7 th wicket. Chasing 171 runs to win, Rohit Sharma an...

  The England bowlers produced an unlikely win to beat the Australian side in the 1 st T20I played at Ageas Bowl, Southampton on Friday. Australian captain Aaron Finch won the toss and decided to field first. Jos Buttler looked in cracking form right from the word go putting pressure on Ashton Agar taking him for 16 runs including 2 sixes and 1 four. Pat Cummins was introduced into the attack by Finch and got the wicket immediately getting rid of Bairstow with a simple catch to Starc at short third man. Buttler and Bairstow added 43 runs. Buttler played with intent and put the Aussies bowlers under pressure. Dawid Malan started off his innings with a lovely boundary. At the end of six overs, England scored 55 for 1. After the power play over, Adam Zampa was bought into the attack. After being smashed for 16 runs, Ashton Agar got the big wicket of Jos Buttler who hit a short ball into the hands of Pat Cummins at deep mid-wicket. Agar struck again to dismiss Tom Banton with a lo...

  KL Rahul showed his class by scoring a breath-taking century in the first T20I against the mighty West Indies played at Lauderhill, Florida on 27 th August 2016. This was the first international match played at Lauderhill. The match went right down the wire in a high scoring affair. Indian captain Virat Kohli won the toss and decided to field first. Johnson Charles and Evin Lewis smashed the Indian bowlers to all parts of the ground. The West Indies openers created enough pressure on the Indian bowlers right from word go. Charles and Lewis put on 126 runs in 9.3 overs to lay a strong foundation for a massive total. Andre Russell and Kieron Pollard cameo’s, Evin Lewis 100 off 49 balls helped West Indies put on a mammoth score of 245 for 6 in 20 overs. Chasing a massive target 246 runs to win, Rohit Sharma began off briskly while Rahane was dismissed cheaply. Indian captain Virat Kohli played some lovely strokes before getting out to leave the Men in Blue at 48 for 2. Comi...

The best all-rounder in limited-overs format from Bangladesh, Shakib AL Hasan picked the best figures in Caribbean Premier League history played at Bridgetown, Barbados on 3 rd August 2013. In this match, Trinidad and Tobago Red Steels captain Dwayne Bravo won the toss and decided to bat first. Shakib AL Hasan was bought into the attack in the 6 th over and immediately struck by getting rid of experienced Ross Taylor. He did not allow Red Steels batsmen to score runs easily. In his 3 rd over, Shakib picked 3 wickets of Red Steels captain Dwayne Bravo, Nicolas Pooran and Kevin Cooper to leave Red Steels in big trouble at 40 for 7. He picked wickets of Samuel Badree and Kevin O Brien to bowl out Red Steels for a paltry total of 52 in 12.5 overs. Shakib finished with amazing figures of 6 for 6 in 4 overs in the inaugural season of the CPL.   Shakib AL Hasan scored just 1 run for Barbados Tridents. Despite the struggle, Tridents won the match by 4 wickets with 72 balls to spar...

The first T20I match was played between Australia and New Zealand on 17 th February 2005. 4 months later England featured in their first match against England played at Rose Bowl, Southampton on 13 th June 2005. In that match, England captain Michael Vaughan won the toss and decided to bat first. Geriant Jones and Marcus Tresthoick played with positive intent putting pressure on the Australian bowlers. Glenn McGrath got the breakthrough for Australia dismissing Jones. England openers added 28 runs in 3.5 overs. Andrew Flintoff was dismissed cheaply by Kasprowicz for 6. At the end of 6 overs, England scored 50 for 2. After the power play overs, Kevin Pietersen and Trescothick took the attack to Australian bowlers with attacking stroke play. Both batsmen kept the scoreboard ticking making life tough for the visitors. Clarke got the much-needed breakthrough dismissing dangerous Pietersen with a quickfire 34 off 18 balls. Pietersen and Trescothick added 51 runs for the 3 rd wic...

The first T20 international match was played between Australia and New Zealand on 17 th February 2005. In 2007, the first World T20 Cup took place which revolutionized T20I cricket.   In the T20I format, one of the batsmen can change the course of the game with their power hitting. There are many top-quality players from every team who can do their job and put the opposition bowlers under immense pressure. In modern-day T20I cricket, the decision of the match depends upon the pace of which batsmen play their innings. They need to take advantage of the first six overs and lay down a strong foundation for a massive total. Yuvraj Singh holds the record of the fastest fifty record which he scored off 12 balls in the ICC World T20 2007 against England played at Kingsmead. Here we look at the 5 batsmen who can break Yuvraj Singh fastest fifty records in T20Is 1.        KL Rahul He made his T20I debut for India against Zimbabwe on 11 ...

The Indian women’s team held their nerves to register a 4 runs win over New Zealand in their Group A match played at Junction Oval, Melbourne on Thursday. New Zealand captain Sophie Devine won the toss and decided to field first. Smriti Mandhana who missed the last match played some lovely strokes before being bowled by Tahuhu. Taniya Bhatia who was promoted to number 3 looked in decent touch. Shafali Verma continued her superb form with attacking stroke play and made life tough for White Ferns bowlers. At the end of six overs, India 49 for 1. After the power play overs, Verma was dropped by Maddy Green. Mair struck for White Ferns as she dismissed Bhatia. Bhatia and Verma added 51 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Verma was dropped the 2 nd time by Tahuhu. Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur went in quick succession. In attempt to hit another big shot, Verma was dismissed for 46 by Kerr. Veda Krishna Murthy was given not out by the umpire and on review the decision was overturned...

Thanks to hat-trick by Ashton Agar, Australia handed South Africa a resounding 107 runs in the first T20I match played at Wanders Stadium, Johannesburg on Friday. South African captain Quinton de Kock won the toss and decided to field first. It was an ideal start for the hosts as Dale Steyn dismissed David Warner off the 2 nd ball. Aaron Finch and Steve Smith looked in sensational form with superb stroke play and taking on South African pacers. Kagiso Rabada who made a comeback after a ban was smashed by both experienced Australian batsmen. At the end of six overs, Australia raced to 70 for 1. After the power play overs, Shamsi was bought into the attack. Smith and Finch continued their positive intent taking the attack to South African bowlers. Shamsi struck to get rid of Finch for 42. Finch and Smith added 80 runs for the 2 nd wicket. Matthew Wade coming at number 4 looked edgy with his stroke play. After being smashed for a boundary, Steyn struck to get the wicket of Ma...

Thanks to brilliance by Lungi Ngidi, South Africa held their nerves to win the first T20I match against England played at Buffalo Park, East London on Wednesday. England captain Eoin Morgan won the toss and decided to field first. Quinton de Kock looked in sublime touch putting pressure on Tom Curran hitting. Temba Bavuma also impressed with his stroke making and rotating the strike. Moeen Ali provided the much-needed wicket dismissing de Kock for a quickfire 31 off 19 balls. South African openers added 48 runs in just 4.1 overs. Van der Dussen came to the crease and kept the momentum of the innings with attacking stroke play. At the end of six overs, South Africa raced to 68 for 1. After the power play overs, der Dussen and Bavuma continued South Africa scoring with aggressive strokes and rotating the strike. Adil Rashid bowled with control and never allowed both batsmen to score runs easily. As things looked out of control, Ben Stokes dismissed Van der Dussen for 31. Van...