Category: Cricket

BAN vs NED 1st T20I 2025: Fantasy Prediction, Pitch Report, and Players to Watch in Sylhet

Bangladesh host the Netherlands in the 1st T20I at Sylhet on August 30, 2025, with a chasing bias and dew likely in play. Max O’Dowd’s red-hot form and Litton Das’s dual role headline fantasy picks, while Mustafizur Rahman and Paul van Meekeren lead the bowling options. Bangladesh carry a slight edge, but the Dutch arrive with momentum from World Cup qualifying.

Ireland vs Zimbabwe Test: Ireland win by 63 runs after dramatic fightback in Bulawayo

Ireland beat Zimbabwe by 63 runs in the lone Test in Bulawayo after rebounding from 31-5. Andy McBrine’s unbeaten 90 rescued the first innings, while Matthew Humphreys’ 6-57 sealed the finish. Andy Balbirnie made 66 in a composed second-innings stand. Blessing Muzarabani’s 7-58 lit up day one. It’s Ireland’s third straight Test win and a statement away from home.

Border-Gavaskar Trophy prep: BCCI sends KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel early to Australia after NZ shock

Stung by a 0-3 home loss to New Zealand, BCCI rushed KL Rahul and Dhruv Jurel to Australia for India A duty ahead of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Rahul struggled at the MCG with scores of 4 and 10, while Jurel hit 80 and 68 to top-score in both innings. With Rohit Sharma’s availability for Perth uncertain and Rishabh Pant returning from injury, selection calls just got trickier.

Cooper Connolly drafted in as Australia lose Matthew Short to calf injury ahead of Champions Trophy semi vs India

Matthew Short has been ruled out of the Champions Trophy with a calf injury, and Australia have called up 21-year-old spin all-rounder Cooper Connolly for the knockouts. Short was hurt against Afghanistan in Lahore. Skipper Steve Smith said the recovery window was too tight. Australia face India in the semi-final in Dubai, with Jake Fraser-McGurk likely to open.

India’s Cricket Calendar Heats Up: Asia Cup 2025, Home Tests vs West Indies, and Australia Tour Await After England Series

India's cricket team will barely catch their breath after facing England, with the Asia Cup T20s in the UAE, West Indies Tests at home, and a high-profile tour of Australia all on the horizon. Key veterans like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma will feature in ODIs down under, with T20 focus on fresh talents.

Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test 2025: Live Streaming, Match Details, and What’s at Stake

Pakistan faces West Indies in the 1st Test on January 17, 2025, with live streaming for Indian fans on FanCode. Both teams, under the leadership of Shan Masood and Kraigg Brathwaite, have plenty to prove in the ongoing World Test Championship cycle.

ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Finals: Umpires and Referees Confirmed for Blockbuster Matches

The ICC has named match officials for the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-finals with experienced umpires and referees set to oversee India vs Australia in Dubai and South Africa vs New Zealand in Lahore. The announcement adds excitement as teams prepare for these high-stakes encounters.

Tim David Blasts 37-Ball T20I Century to Break Australian Records Against West Indies

Tim David unleashed the fastest T20I hundred by an Australian, smashing an unbeaten 102 off 37 balls against West Indies. His 11 sixes and blistering strike powered Australia to a convincing win, sealing the series with two games left and setting new benchmarks in explosive batting.

Tim David Crushes Fastest T20I Century for Australia Using Andre Russell’s Bat

Tim David smashed a 37-ball T20I century—the fastest for Australia—propelling his team to a six-wicket win and a series sweep against the West Indies, all while using Andre Russell’s bat. His milestone innings also set a new national record for the fastest half-century.

India Women Look to Seal ODI Series Against England at Lord’s: Livestream, Players to Watch, and What’s at Stake

India Women are just one win away from clinching the ODI series against England at Lord’s on July 19. After a successful chase led by Deepti Sharma’s unbeaten 62, all eyes are on England for a potential comeback. The match airs on Sony Sports Network and streams online, offering exciting action for cricket fans.