India's Abhishek Sharma achieved the best bowling figures by an Indian opener in T20I cricket, taking 3/17 against Zimbabwe, surpassing previous records and helping India secure a 90-run victory and an unassailable 2-0 series lead.
India, led by 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's maiden T20I half-century (50 off 18 balls), defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in Harare. Chasing 125-7, India cruised to 126-3 with 40 balls to spare, ending a dismal recent T20I run.
Former India batter Hanuma Vihari criticized the Indian team management for excluding Rajat Patidar from the T20I squad for the Zimbabwe series, despite India's seven-wicket victory in the opening match. Vihari highlighted Patidar's strong IPL performances and leadership, questioning the squad's balance with numerous left-handed batters and the omission of experienced players like Kuldeep Yadav and Sanju Samson.
London Spirit's men's and women's teams suffered opening defeats at Lord's in The Hundred, continuing a trend of poor starts despite new personnel. Liam Livingstone's 69 for the men and a low-scoring women's match were overshadowed by Manchester Super Giants' victories, alongside an unexpected Tinie Tempah performance.
India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare, ending a seven-match winless streak. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, while Mayank Yadav also made an impact on his comeback.
Sam Curran's all-round performance, featuring an unbeaten 60 runs and two wickets, propelled MI London to a convincing seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Leeds in the opening match of the men's Hundred. Nicholas Pooran also contributed a rapid 58 not out.
India fast bowler Ashok Sharma expressed his long-standing dream's fulfillment after receiving his maiden senior national team call-up for the upcoming T20I series against Zimbabwe, aiming for an international debut and future Test cricket.
England secured a 2-1 one-day international series victory against India at Lord's, posting 387 for three, powered by Ben Duckett's 141. Despite Rohit Sharma's ferocious 138, India fell short by 27 runs, finishing on 360 for seven, with Jacob Bethell's key wicket turning the tide.
India is set to win the Lord's Test after setting England a target of 327 and reducing them to 130/6. Yastika Bhatia scored a century for India, while Sophie Ecclestone took five wickets for England.
India Women are close to their first Test victory at Lord's after Yastika Bhatia's century and strong bowling. England is 130/6, chasing 457, with India needing 4 wickets.
England Women's chase of 457 runs began poorly with Tammy Beaumont out for a golden duck and Maia Bouchier dismissed LBW. Captain Nat Sciver-Brunt and Heather Knight showed some resilience with boundaries.
Lauren Bell took two wickets, dismissing Jemimah Rodrigues and Smriti Mandhana, as India Women extended their lead over England Women on Day 3 of the Test match at Lord's. India leads by 292 runs.
Hayley Matthews scored 159 and took 3 wickets as West Indies women beat Ireland by nine wickets in the first ODI. Ireland posted 269, with Amy Hunter scoring 96, but Matthews' century led WI to victory.
England secured a historic nine-wicket victory over India in the fourth T20I at Bristol, clinching the five-match series 3-0. Chasing 159, England's captain Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) led an unbeaten 151-run partnership to chase the target in just 13.5 overs.
England secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over India in Bristol, powered by Harry Brook's explosive 79 off 35 balls. India struggled to 159, with Shreyas Iyer scoring 80, before England comfortably chased the target, with Phil Salt also contributing significantly. This win puts England in a strong position to overtake India as world No1.
England secured a 3-0 lead in their T20I series against India with a dominant nine-wicket victory in Bristol. Chasing 159, Harry Brook (79*) and Phil Salt (59*) led England to victory with an unbeaten 151-run partnership.
India faces early setbacks in a must-win T20I against England, losing two wickets quickly. Captains Shreyas Iyer and Harry Brook discuss pitch conditions and team changes, with India confirming injuries to Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy.
Pacer Ashok Sharma has earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I series against Zimbabwe. The 23-year-old has impressed with his express pace, shattering records in domestic cricket and performing well for Gujarat Titans.
Pacer Ashok Sharma has earned his maiden India call-up for the T20I series against Zimbabwe, starting July 23. Sharma has rapidly risen from domestic cricket to become a fast-bowling prospect, impressing with his pace and skill.
India suffered a record 125-run defeat against England in the third T20I, with captain Shreyas Iyer describing the performance as 'atrocious'. England posted 201/7, and India were bowled out for 76, their second-lowest T20I total.
England's batting order faltered in the late stages of their innings, losing crucial wickets and suffering run-outs. Despite a strong score, a late collapse saw them reach 199/7 with only one legal ball remaining, with key dismissals including Phil Salt and Will Jacks.
Harshit Rana took two wickets in two balls, including the crucial scalp of Tom Banton, shifting momentum in the match. England reached 111/3 after 11.5 overs, with Phil Salt and Jacob Bethell building a partnership.
Nahid Rana achieved his third 5-wicket haul in ODIs, taking 5 wickets for 12 runs, as Zimbabwe crumbled to 92/8 against Bangladesh. Innocent Kaia and Brad Evans were dismissed by Rana, with Nurul Hasan taking a fine catch. Newman Nyamhuri and Richard Ngarava showed some resistance with boundaries.
Dasun Shanaka achieved the first double hat-trick in Major League Cricket history, taking four wickets in four balls to defend 121 runs and secure a nine-run victory for the Seattle Orcas against the Texas Super Kings.
