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Sep

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Abhishek Sharma breaks all-time Asia Cup record amid second straight half-century in Super 4s

Indian opener Abhishek Sharma continued his smashing form in the ongoing Asia Cup, scoring a 37-ball 75 against Bangladesh in the Super Fours. Sharma broke the all-time Asia Cup record of six-hitting as he took Bangladesh on a ride after Pakistan. Dubai: Abhishek Sharma continued his impressive form in the ongoing Asia Cup as he slammed his second half-century of the tournament in consecutive game, giving India another terrific start at the top of the order this time against Bangladesh on Wednesday, September 24. Sharma and Gill got India off to a flier, aggregating the best powerplay score for the…

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24

Sep

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Abhishek Sharma surpasses Yuvraj Singh in major T20I record list during IND vs BAN Asia Cup clash

Abhishek Sharma slammed back-to-back half-centuries in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 as he made a stroke-filled 75 against Bangladesh during the Super Four stage at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Abhishek has gone past his mentor, Yuvraj Singh, in a major record list. New Delhi: India star opener Abhishek Sharma surpassed his mentor Yuvraj Singh in a major record list during the India vs Bangladesh Asia Cup 2025 Super Four clash at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, on Wednesday, September 24. Abhishek, fresh from his 74-run knock against Pakistan in the previous match, slammed yet another half-century in…

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24

Sep

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Mustafizur Rahman breaks Bangladesh record, becomes second pacer in T20I history to achieve legendary feat

Mustafizur Rahman became Bangladesh’s leading T20I wicket-taker with 150 scalps, surpassing Shakib Al Hasan. He’s the first Bangladeshi and only the fourth player overall, and second pacer after Tim Southee, to achieve the milestone in T20Is. Dubai: Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman made history during the Super Four clash against India in the ongoing Asia Cup by becoming Bangladesh’s leading wicket-taker in T20I cricket. He surpassed Shakib Al Hasan, who previously held the record with 149 wickets. Mustafizur achieved this milestone with the dismissal of Suryakumar Yadav, marking his 150th wicket in the shortest format. In doing so, he also became…

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24

Sep

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Sophie Devine picks top three contenders for Women’s World Cup 2025, includes hosts India

The reigning T20 World Cup champions, New Zealand, will be keen to replicate their performance from the UAE last year and take it to India and Sri Lanka in the 50-over Women's World Cup and challenge for a spot in the semi-finals. Bengaluru: New Zealand skipper Sophie Devine tipped co-hosts India and Sri Lanka and the defending champions Australia, to be tough opponents at the upcoming Women's World Cup. Devine, who will be playing the World Cup as her final ODI assignment, mentioned that starting against Australia, who are always a tough side to come up against, would keep them in good…

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24

Sep

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India’s batting shuffle raises questions as Samson watches from dugout despite backing

Despite India’s middle-order struggles against Bangladesh, Sanju Samson didn’t get to bat. Coach Ryan ten Doeschate had backed him as the ideal No. 5, but a reshuffled batting order and left-right strategy saw him demoted, raising questions over team strategy. Dubai: Despite India’s middle-order collapse against Bangladesh in the Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup, Sanju Samson did not get a chance to bat. The team reshuffled its batting lineup, promoting Shivam Dube to number three, followed by Suryakumar Yadav at four, Tilak Varma at six, and Axar Patel at seven. However, the move backfired as all four…

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24

Sep

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How can Bangladesh still qualify for Asia Cup 2025 final after loss to India in Super Four?

India have qualified for the Asia Cup 2025 final after their win over Bangladesh in Dubai. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka have been knocked out. Here is how Bangladesh can still qualify for the Asia Cup final after their loss to India. New Delhi: Bangladesh's rise in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 came to a pause as India defeated them at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Wednesday, September 24. The Men in Blue became the first team to make their way into the final as they carried their unbeaten run in the tournament with five wins in as many matches. India…

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24

Sep

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India maintain unbeaten streak to reach Asia Cup 2025 final, beat Bangladesh by 41 runs

India beat Bangladesh to qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final. However, the Men in Blue will not be happy with their performance entirely, given how the middle order batters performed. Fielding, too, remains a major issue. Dubai: India defeated Bangladesh by 41 runs to qualify for the Asia Cup 2025 final. They are the only unbeaten side in the ongoing tournament, but despite so, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side needs to address several issues that they need to fix before the summit clash. One would be the batting order, and the other would be their fielding. In the match at…

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24

Sep

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‘Not in our plans at all’: Rob Key all but shuts door on Chris Woakes’s potential England future

England picked a 16-member squad for the Ashes, with no Chris Woakes and the men's team managing director, Rob Key, all but sealed the veteran all-rounder's future with the Test team. Woakes suffered a brutal shoulder injury during the Oval Test against India. London: England men's team managing director Rob Key might have sealed Chris Woakes' future with the national team by confirming his presser that the veteran all-rounder wasn't in the side's immediate plans. Woakes didn't make England's 16-strong Ashes squad due to his injury, as the medical team determined that he wouldn't be able to participate in the…

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24

Sep

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India register their highest-ever powerplay score in T20 Asia Cup history

India openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill powered the team to a record 72-run powerplay against Bangladesh in the Asia Cup Super Four clash. The strong start set the tone, though Gill was dismissed for 29 off 19 balls shortly after the powerplay. Dubai: India openers Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill put on a stunning display during the powerplay against Bangladesh in the Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup. After a cautious start in the initial three overs, both batsmen unleashed a relentless assault, completely dominating the bowling attack.  Their aggressive strokeplay helped India reach an imposing 72…

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24

Sep

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Why is Bangladesh captain Litton Das not playing versus India in Asia Cup Super Four?

Bangladesh captain Litton Das has been ruled out of the marquee clash against India in the Super Four of the Asia Cup. In his absence, Jaker Ali has been adjudged as captain. Bangladesh made four changes in the playing XI. Dubai: Bangladesh captain Litton Das suffered a back injury while training before the high-voltage clash against India. On the match day, he reached the ground, but wasn’t able to train or do his warm-up. He went back to the dressing room after a short conversation with the physio. In his absence, Jaker Ali will lead Bangladesh.  Notably, Litton had a…

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