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Sep

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England script T20I history, break India’s record with exceptional showing against South Africa

England put in an exceptional performance against South Africa in the second T20I of the ongoing three-game series, posting a mammoth total of 304 runs, England broke the Indian team's record and scripted history. MANCHESTER: England performed exceptionally in the second T20I of the ongoing series against South Africa. The two sides locked horns at Old Trafford in Manchester on September 12, and England posted 304 runs in the first innings of the game. The side opened its innings with Phil Salt and Jos Buttler scoring 141* and 83 runs, respectively.  Posting a mammoth total on the board, England became…

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Sep

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Phil Salt, Jos Buttler achieve massive feat, equal star India duo’s tally in massive win over South Africa

Star duo of Phil Salt and Jos Buttler put in an exceptional performance for England in the second T20I of the series against South Africa, building a solid partnership, the duo became the first English pair to complete 1000 partnership runs. MANCHESTER: England scripted history in the 2nd T20I of their ongoing series against South Africa; the side coming in to bat first posted a total of 304 runs in the first innings of the game, and it was all thanks to the opening partnership between Phil Salt and Jos Buttler. Putting in an excellent showing, the opening duo completed…

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Sep

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Why are Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan not playing for Pakistan in Asia Cup 2025?

Both Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan have been dropped from Pakistan's Asia Cup squad vs Oman. Coach Mike Hesson explained that he wasn't happy with the strike rate of both players and hence, made the tough decision. Meanwhile, Pakistan opted to bat first against Oman in Dubai. Dubai: Pakistan have made a bold decision to drop Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan from their Asia Cup 2025 squad. After the T20 World Cup 2024, Babar relinquished captaincy duties, and there were doubts about whether the 30-year-old would be in the scheme of things for Pakistan in the shortest format of the…

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Sep

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Keshav Maharaj ruled out of T20I series vs England, South Africa announce replacement

Keshav Maharaj is ruled out of South Africa’s T20I series vs England due to a groin injury. Bjorn Fortuin replaced him. Despite injuries to Maharaj and Ngidi, South Africa won the rain-shortened first T20I by 14 runs (DLS method). MANCHESTER: South Africa have been dealt a setback ahead of the second T20I against England. Senior spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the series due to a groin injury, as Cricket South Africa confirmed on Friday, September 12. The 35-year-old will miss the final two matches of the three-game series, with left-arm spinner Bjorn Fortuin named as his replacement.…

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Sep

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Phil Salt slams fastest T20I century for England on a record-breaking day for Harry Brook’s men in Manchester

Phil Salt smashed his fourth T20I century as England became only the third team to mount 300 runs in an innings in T20Is against South Africa in the second game of the three-match series. Salt and Buttler's opening partnership of 126 off just 47 balls set the early tone for a big total. MANCHESTER: England came out all guns blazing in the second T20I of the three-match series against South Africa at Old Trafford in Manchester on Friday, September 12 as the hosts went on to post a monstrous total of 304 runs on the board, the third highest in…

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Sep

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What is Sanju Samson’s batting position in India T20I team? Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak answers

India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak said Sanju Samson can bat anywhere, including No. 5 or 6, depending on team needs. He praised the flexibility of Indian batters, highlighting multiple finishers like Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, and Axar Patel, ready to adapt as required. Dubai: India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak on Friday expressed confidence in Sanju Samson’s ability to bat effectively at numbers five or six, ahead of the high-profile Asia Cup clash against Pakistan on Sunday, September 14. Though Samson has rarely batted at these middle-order spots, Kotak emphasised that this doesn’t mean he can’t fulfil the role. He also…

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Sep

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Jos Buttler’s 18-ball half-century vs South Africa seals his spot in England’s elite club

Jos Buttler scored a blistering 83 off 30 balls, hitting an 18-ball half-century against South Africa, the third-fastest for England in T20Is. He and Phil Salt set a new England record for most runs by a T20I pair in the second match at Old Trafford. MANCHESTER: Former England captain Jos Buttler cracked a phenomenal half-century against South Africa in the second T20I of the series at Old Trafford in Manchester. Batting first, the Three Lions showed no mercy as they reached the three-figure mark inside the powerplay. Buttler and Phil Salt looked unstoppable as the Proteas bowlers looked clueless in…

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Sep

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Pakistan bowlers crush Oman in Asia Cup 2025, batters lacked character ahead of marquee clash vs India

Pakistan beat Oman by ___ runs in their Asia Cup 2025 opening match in Dubai. The bowlers produced a terrific show after a half-century from Mohammad Haris in the first innings. Meanwhile, despite the win, Pakistan need to improve with the bat before the India tie. Dubai: Pakistan picked up a comfortable 93 run win over Oman in their first match of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Captain Salman Agha won the toss and elected to bat first, stating that they want to put the scoreboard pressure on a much-weaker opponent on paper. However, opener…

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Sep

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Umpires make massive blunder in Pakistan vs Oman match in Asia Cup 2025

Umpires Masudur Rahman and Ahmad Shah Pakteen erred in the Pakistan vs Oman Asia Cup match, letting Farhan take strike after drinks when Haris should have. Haris later scored 66, while Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha were dismissed for golden ducks. Dubai: On-field umpires Masudur Rahman and Ahmad Shah Pakteen made a blunder in the Asia Cup match between Pakistan and Oman at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Notably, in the final delivery of the 10th over, Sahibzada Farhan played a dot against Sufyan Mehmood as the umpires called for drinks at the halfway stage of the innings. However,…

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Sep

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Harbhajan Singh set to represent Punjab at BCCI AGM as key elections loom: Report

Harbhajan Singh will represent Punjab at the BCCI AGM on September 28, where key elections, including for board president, will be held. Sourav Ganguly, Arun Dhumal, Rajeev Shukla, and others have also been nominated by their respective associations. New Delhi: Former India off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is set to step into the cricket administration arena in a bigger role, as the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has nominated him as its official representative for the upcoming BCCI Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for September 28. This AGM holds particular significance as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is set…

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