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Aug

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Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh break 22-year-old with 250-run opening partnership vs South Africa

Travis Head finally returned to form in the third and final ODI against South Africa as he and Mitchell Marsh added a staggering 250 runs for the opening wicket. In the process, they also created multiple records, even as Head got out after scoring 142 runs off 103 balls. Mackay: Australia batters finally found the going easy today in the third and final ODI against South Africa. After winning the toss, their openers, Travis Head and Mitchell Marsh, plundered the under-strength bowling attack of the visitors to smash records for fun. The duo added a staggering 250 runs for the…

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24

Aug

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Kieron Pollard creates history with six sixes against St Lucia Kings

Veteran Trinbago Knight Riders all-rounder Kieron Pollard was on fire for his side against St Lucia Kings in the ongoing CPL 2025. Hitting six sixes throughout his knock, Pollard managed to achieve a massive feat as well. St Lucia: Veteran West Indies all-rounder Kieron Pollard scripted history in the ongoing CPL (Caribbean Premier League) 2025, taking on St Lucia Kings in the tournament. Pollard hit six sixes in the game, crossing 200 sixes in the tournament, and now has the most sixes in CPL’s history at 203. Pollard achieved the feat in the 10th match of the CPL 2025; Trinbago…

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24

Aug

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Why is Ben Dwarshuis not playing in 3rd ODI vs South Africa?

The third and final ODI between Australia and South Africa is being played today in Mackay. The visitors have already pocketed the series, winning the first two matches but Australia will be keen on avoiding the whitewash. However, they will Ben Dwarshius in this clash. Here's why: Mackay: South Africa's tour of Australia is set to conclude today with the third and final ODI that is being played at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay. South Africa have already won the series and will be looking to affect the whitewash on the home side. Meanwhile, Australia will be hopeful…

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24

Aug

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Dawid Malan surpasses Suresh Raina’s record in T20 cricket, enters top 5 in unique list

Dawid Malan is currently featuring in The Hundred for Northern Superchargers. While opening the innings, the left-hander scored 34 runs off just 21 balls with four fours and a six. In the process, Malan went past Suresh Raina's record in the shortest format of the game. Leeds (England): Dawid Malan is playing in the ongoing The Hundred edition for Northern Superchargers and scored a crucial 34 runs while opening the innings in his team's win over Oval Invincibles on Saturday (August 24). In the process, the left-handed batter also surpassed Suresh Raina in the list of players to score the most…

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24

Aug

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Afghanistan announce 17-member squad for Asia Cup 2025, Naveen-ul-Haq returns

Afghanistan have announced their 17-member squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup, which will be played in the T20 format. Rashid Khan will lead the team while Naveen-ul-Haq has returned to play for the first time this year. Kabul: Afghanistan has announced its 17-member squad, led by Rashid Khan, for the upcoming Asia Cup, which will be played from September 9 to 28. Fast bowler Naveen-ul-Haq is set to make his comeback after last playing for his country in December 2024, having retired from ODIs and Afghanistan featured in the 50-over format majorly this year. Notably, Afghanistan haven't…

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24

Aug

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Sanju Samson unlikely to open in Asia Cup? Batter’s ploy to bat at 6 in KCL 2025 fails

The curious case of Sanju Samson is once again here. Just when everyone thought that he had got his desired position in the T20I set up, the return of Shubman Gill in the Asia Cup squad has changed things. Samson is batting at six in the Kerala Cricket League, but he scored only 13 runs. Thiruvananthapuram: Sanju Samson's career is once again on the line. Shubman Gill's return to India's Asia Cup squad has once again raised question marks on his place in the team. In the last year or so, Samson opened in the shortest format for India and…

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23

Aug

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AB de Villiers gives his take on India dropping Shreyas Iyer from Asia Cup 2025 squad

Former South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers recently came forward and talked about the possible reasons why Shreyas Iyer has been excluded from India's squad for the upcoming edition of the Asia Cup 2025. New Delhi: The Asia Cup 2025 is looming on the horizon; the marquee event is all set to kick off on September 9, and ahead of the tournament, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took centre stage and announced India’s squad for the event. Ahead of the competition, one of the most shocking announcements was the exclusion of Shreyas Iyer from the squad. …

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23

Aug

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Premier League points table update after MCI vs TOT clash

With Tottenham Hotspur registering a comfortable victory against Manchester City in the ongoing Premier League 2025-26 season, let us have a look at the updated points table after Spurs' stellar win in Manchester. MANCHESTER: Tottenham Hotspur registered a stellar victory in the game week 2 clash against Manchester City in the ongoing Premier League 2025-26. Taking on the side at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on August 23. Spurs put in an excellent performance, maintaining a clean sheet and taking all three points against City.  Brennan Johnson opened the scoring for Spurs in the 35th minute, and Joao Palhinha doubled…

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23

Aug

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Bangladesh announce squad for Women’s World Cup 2025, Nigar Sultana to lead; check full squad

Bangladesh will be hoping to spring some surprises in the Women's ODI World Cup 2025. The Bangladesh Cricket Board has announced the squad for the tournament that gets underway on September 30. Nigar Sultana Joty will be leading the team. New Delhi: Bangladesh have announced their squad for the upcoming Women's ODI World Cup 2025, being played in India and Sri Lanka. Nigar Sultana Joty will be leading the 15-member team in the tournament that gets underway on September 30.  Joty had led the Bangla women's team in their first 50-over World Cup in 2022. Wicketkeeper batter Rubya Haider has…

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Aug

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Venues for ODI World Cup 2027 revealed, South Africa to host 44 matches, 10 games in Zimbabwe, Namibia

The ODI World Cup 2027 will be played in the same format as the 2003 one was played. 14 teams will be split into two groups of seven each, with three making it to the Super Six, followed by the semifinals and the final. Cricket South Africa has revealed the venues for the tournament. New Delhi: Cricket South Africa (CSA) has revealed the venues for the ODI World Cup 2027, with South Africa hosting 44 matches, with the remaining 10 being played in Zimbabwe and Namibia, who are co-hosts of the 14th edition of the tournament.  Venues in Johannesburg, Pretoria,…

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