4+ week, 1+ hour ago (173+ words) Several Indian players, who failed to make the cut for the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, have sent wishes for their teammates ahead of the final against South Africa on November 2. India defeated Australia in the semi-final and now needs one more victory to lift their maiden ICC title. The mega clash will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Shreyanka Patil, Poonam Yadav, Ragvi Bisht, Yastika Bhatia, Titas Sadhu, Shikha Pandey, and Sanjana Sajeevan send messages to the Women in Blue ahead of the big contest. India are appearing in the Women's World Cup final for the third time. Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur, Deepti Sharma and Jemimah Rodrigues have made contributions. India hasn't defeated the Proteas in an ODI World Cup since 2005. In the group stage match of this year's edition, South Africa thumped India, with Nadine…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (276+ words) India defeated Australia by 48 runs in the fourth T20I to take a 2-1 lead, with one match left. Chasing 168 runs, the Aussies were dismissed for 119 in 18.2 overs, with Washington Sundar taking three wickets. Axar Patel and Shivam Dube dismissed two batters each, while Jasprit Bumrah and Varun Chakravarthy managed one scalp each. India 167 for 8 (Gill 46, Ellis 3-21, Zampa 3-45) beat Australia 119 (Marsh 30, Washington 3-3, Axar 2-20, Dube 2-20) by 48 runs. The dismissal of Tim David on the third delivery of the 12th over was the turning point of the match. Shivam Dube bowled a bouncer, and the batter completely mistimed it, with Suryakumar taking a simple catch. Axar Patel was named the Player of the Match for scoring 21 runs off 11 balls and taking two wickets. India has taken a 2-1 lead with one contest left. Q1: Who won yesterday's India vs Australia 4th T20I? A1: India won the match by 48 runs on November…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago (381+ words) An ardent Team India, Virat Kohli, and Arsenal Fan, Mohd Asim, has been associated with Crictoday for several years. He enjoys all the formats of the game and believes that three can coexist, considering the contests they offer. He would like to revisit the 2007 T20 World Cup final between India and Pakistan if ever he got his hands on a time machine. A firm believer in verifying the facts before publishing content, he has always provided readers with accurate information. Asim has interviewed Virat Kohli, Robin Uthappa, Dilip Vengsarkar, Irfan Pathan, Rohit Sharma, and Aakash Chopra. Fans flooded the post with comments filled with love and admiration for the couple. The two are getting married on November 20 in Smriti's hometown of Sangli, Maharashtra. In a picture, Palash is seen holding the World Cup trophy. However, what caught the attention of the…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago (919+ words) Scoring big runs in Australia has always been a statement of dominance. The extra bounce, longer boundaries, and world-class opposition make every high and aggression " the Australian conditions have become a proving ground for some of their finest batting displays. From Kapil Dev's generation laying the groundwork to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli redefining modern batting, India's top totals Down Under tell the story of evolution, grit, and fearless cricket. Here are the highest team totals India has scored in Australia across both ODIs and T20Is. In the 2nd ODI of the 2020 series at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India came close to chasing a mammoth target of 390 set by Australia. Despite falling short, their 338 for 9 remains India's highest ODI total in Australia. Batting second, Virat Kohli (89) and KL Rahul (76) led India's spirited reply, countering an onslaught from Steve Smith (104) and David Warner…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago (281+ words) India defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final to win the ICC Women's ODI World Cup for the first time. The Women in Blue defended 298 runs and dismissed the rivals on a score of 246 runs in 45.3 overs. South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt scored a hundred, but she didn't get enough support from the other batters. Deepti Sharma, who scored a fifty, took five wickets. She was named the Player of the Series for taking 20 wickets and scoring over 200 runs. Shafali Verma was the surprise package of the contest, amassing 87 runs and picking up two scalps. The host nation posted 298/7 in the allotted 50 overs. India 298/7 (Shafali Verma 87, Deepti Sharma 58, Ayabonga Khaka 3 wickets) beat South Africa 246 (Laura Wolvaardt 101, Deepti Sharma 5 wickets) by 52 runs. Shafali Verma's two wickets were the turning point of the match. She got rid of Sune Luus (25) and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago (201+ words) CAB President Sourav Ganguly mentioned that the coin was created exclusively for the Freedom Trophy series and will be used during the toss ceremony. The upcoming series will see red-ball cricket returning to Eden Gardens after a six-year wait, sparking massive excitement among fans. CAB Treasurer Sanjay Das revealed that nearly all tickets for the first three days have been sold. The clash will be played under strict security measures following the recent explosion near Delhi's Red Fort. Kolkata Police has stepped up measures to protect players and fans. Ahead of the first Test, the Jagmohan Dalmiya Memorial Lecture will take place at CAB on November 13. Sunil Gavaskar is set to present the keynote address, with members from both teams present to honour Dalmiya's legacy of turning India into a cricketing superpower. India's players landed in the city. "They haven't…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago (213+ words) In just three years, the WPL has risen to the top tier of women's T20 leagues globally. Renowned for its high-octane games and substantial prize pool, it has firmly established itself as the go-to platform for women's franchise cricket. The fourth edition of the Women's Premier League (WPL) Auction is scheduled for Thursday, November 27, in New Delhi, with the complete schedule of the new season to be unveiled post-auction. The competition is set for January 2026, with Vadodara and Navi Mumbai emerging as the leading venues to host the matches. The WPL has experienced dramatic bidding wars since its launch in 2023. Smriti Mandhana topped the chart in the first season, fetching INR 3.40 crore from RCB Women, while Mumbai Indians Women got Nat Sciver-Brunt for INR 3.20 crore. The WPL 2026 Auction will take place on Thursday, November 27. Five franchises will take part in the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (202+ words) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated Smriti Mandhana, Jemimah Rodrigues and Radha Yadav. They were part of India's Women's World Cup-winning team. The Women in Blue defeated South Africa by 52 runs in the final of the tournament. They received a cheque of 2.25 crore, while head coach Amol Muzumdar was given INR 22.5 lakh. The felicitation ceremony was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, Sports Minister Adv. Manikrao Kokate, Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar, Principal Secretary Sanjay Khandare, and Commissioner Sheetal Teli. Team India's bowling coach Avishkar Salvi, former player Diana Edulji and analyst Aniruddha Deshpande were also honoured for their contributions. The efforts of Apama Gambhirrao, Mihir Upadhyay, Purva Kate, and Mamta Shirrulla, the members of the support staff, were also recognised. Chief Minister Fadnavis gave a cash award of INR 11 lakh to the members of the support staff. Earlier,…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago (276+ words) Indian bowlers failed to take wickets in the first session on Day 2 of the second Test against South Africa in Guwahati. The bowlers created chances, but they were not converted into dismissals as South Africa reached 316/6 at tea. Senuran Muthusamy, who was included in the playing XI, was unbeaten on 56 runs off 131 balls, with the help of 6 boundaries. Kyle Verreynne was the other unbeaten batter, who amassed 38 runs off 94 balls, with the help of 4 fours. The two added 62 runs for the seventh wicket on a surface that has helped the batters. The visiting team was 246/6 on the Day of the contest, with Kuldeep Yadav taking three wickets. Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja took 1 wicket each for the host nation. Tristan Stubbs (49) and Temba Bavuma (41) were the main contributors with the bat. Aiden Markram (38), Ryan Rickelton (35) and Tony de…...

5+ day, 2+ hour ago (878+ words) The ICC announced the groups and schedule of the mega event, with 20 nations split into four groups of five teams each. Italy will be making its first appearance in a major cricketing event and is placed in Group C with England, West Indies, Bangladesh and Nepal. Group B comprises co-host Sri Lanka, Australia, Ireland, Zimbabwe and Oman. New Zealand, South Africa, Afghanistan, Canada, and the United Arab Emirates are placed in Group D. India opens the month-long tournament in Mumbai on Feb. 07 when it takes on the United States before meeting Namibia on Feb. 12, Pakistan on Feb. 15 and plays against the Netherlands in its final Group A match at Ahmedabad on Feb. 18. The R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo, which hosts the Pakistan vs. India game, is one of the three venues in Sri Lanka, along with the Sinhalese Sports Club, Colombo and…...