Matt Renshaw's unbeaten 89 guided Australia to a six-run victory over Bangladesh in the second T20, securing the series 2-0. Australia posted 5-196, and despite a strong chase from Bangladesh, they fell short at 6-189.
Shivang Kumar, an all-rounder for Bundelkhand Bulls, defied expectations by developing into a chinaman bowler alongside his batting prowess. His unique skillset, honed through unconventional training and parental support, earned him a spot in the IPL with Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 30 lakh, highlighting the growing talent pool from the Madhya Pradesh League.
Faf du Plessis, at 41 years and 340 days, has become the oldest player to score a T20 century in Major League Cricket history, leading Texas Super Kings to a six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas.
Australia defeated Bangladesh by 7 runs in the second T20I to clinch the 3-match series 2-0. Matt Renshaw starred with an unbeaten 89 off 52 balls, guiding Australia to 196/5. Bangladesh fought hard but fell just short, with Towhid Hridoy scoring 35.
Australia posted 196/5 against Bangladesh in the first T20I, with Matt Renshaw scoring an unbeaten 89. Bangladesh, chasing 197, reached 48/1 after 3.4 overs. Rain has started to fall.
Australia is 31/2 in 3.2 overs against Bangladesh. Nahid Rana took two wickets, including Cooper Connolly, while Nasum Ahmed dismissed Josh Inglis for his 50th T20I wicket. Mitchell Marsh scored boundaries early on.
Australia reached 44/3 at the end of the Powerplay against Bangladesh in a T20I match. Mitchell Marsh was dismissed for 14 by Mustafizur Rahman, caught by Saif Hassan. Earlier, Josh Inglis and Cooper Connolly also fell to Nasum Ahmed and Nahid Rana respectively.
Australia posted 196/5 against Bangladesh in a T20I, with Matt Renshaw scoring an unbeaten 89. Bangladesh, chasing a record T20I score at the venue, started their innings with Saif Hassan and Tanzid Hasan. Renshaw's performance was key for Australia, supported by Tim David's aggressive batting.
Faf du Plessis scored an unbeaten 113 off 52 balls, becoming the oldest player to hit a T20 century, to lead Texas Super Kings to a six-wicket win over Seattle Orcas in their Major League Cricket campaign opener.
India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign faces a blow as spinner Shreyanka Patil is out with an ankle injury. Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been approved as her replacement by the ICC.
West Indies secured a dramatic seven-run victory over Scotland in a T20 World Cup match at Headingley. Despite Scotland's strong chase led by Darcey Carter (59) and Ailsa Lister (33), West Indies' Aaliyah Alleyne took crucial wickets to seal the win.
Pakistan captain Fatima Sana achieved a historic all-round feat with an unbeaten 55 and 3 wickets against South Africa in the Women's T20 World Cup. Despite her efforts, Pakistan lost by two wickets in Birmingham.
South Africa secured a tense 2-wicket victory over Pakistan in their Women's T20 World Cup opener. Pakistan, led by captain Fatima Sana's all-round performance, recovered from 50/8 to post 126, but South Africa ultimately chased down the target in a dramatic finish.
Ellyse Perry took 2 wickets for 14 runs, leading Australia to a nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. Australia restricted Bangladesh to 77 and chased the target with ease, all but securing a semi-final spot.
India Women secured a dominant 95-run victory over the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup. Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma's opening partnership powered India to their highest T20 World Cup total of 209/5, before their bowlers restricted the Dutch to 114.
Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the Women's T20 World Cup. Chasing a target of 78, Australia reached it in just 9.3 overs, with Georgia Voll scoring an unbeaten 45.
Smriti Mandhana became the first player in T20 internationals to hit 600 fours during India's match against the Netherlands. She scored 74, partnering with Shafali Verma (55) for a 115-run stand, helping India post a record 209/5.
England captain Nat Sciver-Brunt is out for at least two T20 World Cup matches due to a left calf injury. Scans revealed a strain, the same muscle injured earlier this summer. She will miss games against Scotland and West Indies, but her tournament status is still being assessed.
Ellyse Perry starred with bat and ball as Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the T20 World Cup. Restricting Bangladesh to 8-77, Australia chased the target with ease, remaining unbeaten in Group A.
Cooper Connolly top-scored with 47 as Australia chased down Bangladesh's 131 with 10 balls to spare, winning the first T20 by four wickets. Spinners Adam Zampa and Joel Davies were key with three wickets each.
Australia secured a four-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the first T20 of their series. Debutants Joel Davies and Nikhil Chaudhary impressed with the ball, while Adam Zampa reached a milestone of 150 T20 wickets. Cooper Connolly top-scored for Australia in the chase.
Australia secured a dominant nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup in Leeds. Bangladesh struggled with the bat, scoring only 77/8, while Australia comfortably chased the target in under 11 overs, boosting their net run rate.
Tushar Deshpande has overcome doubts about his pace bowling and batting abilities to emerge as a formidable all-rounder. After being demoted in batting order, he scored 123 off 129 balls in a Ranji Trophy quarter-final, setting a record for a No. 11 batter. He also excelled in the Mumbai T20 league, leading in wickets and hitting numerous sixes, and is now aiming to emulate Ben Stokes.
Nikhil Chaudhary, born in Delhi, made his debut for Australia in the first T20I against Bangladesh, becoming the first India-born male cricketer in six decades to achieve this feat. He previously represented Punjab in domestic cricket before moving to Australia.
