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The much-awaited ICC Women’s ODI World Cup 2025 will be officially inaugurated at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, in the presence of a grand opening ceremony on the 30th of September. This will set a glorious precedent for the historic tournament, co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka, running through 30 September to 2 November. The curtain-raiser show will shine with glitz and glamour, featuring some of the most spectacular Indian artists of the moment, such as Shreya Ghoshal and Angarag Papon Mahanta (Papon), together with the Shillong Choir Chamber. Besides wowing the audience, the festivities will also mark the revival…
The names of this cricket match are now washed away from the grounds of history. In the early 1990s, gripper bowling prevailed, and low totals rarely saw the defenders bowling their last over. But these days, with aggressive batting, crossing 400 runs has become a common thing for modern teams. The latest to join the record was Australia Women, who took 412 runs against India in New Delhi, thereby equaling their highest totals ever, set in 1997. This article will provide a list of the top five highest totals in women’s ODI cricket history. 1. New Zealand 491/4 vs Ireland…
The rumours of RCB being banned from IPL 2026 are based on a tragic incident but there is no official statement from BCCI confirming the ban or a new replacement team for IPL 2026. News outlets, fact-checkers and BCCI officials reiterate that the matter is speculation, and a formal decision will be taken after the government investigation and legal proceedings are completed. RCB Ban Speculation Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) faced rumors and speculation about being banned from the IPL 2026 season following a tragic stampede at their victory parade in Bengaluru during IPL 2025. This incident resulted in multiple fatalities…
Pathum Nissanka made his highest T20I score of 107 against India in the 2025 Asia Cup Super Four final at Dubai. Nissanka reached his hundred in 58 balls while chasing 203; it was his first T20I century. The innings remains one of the highest T20I scores in Sri Lankan cricket history. Thus, to immortalize Nissanka, here are the top five highest individual scores in T20Is by Sri Lankan batsmen. Highest Scores by Sri Lanka Batter in T20 PlayerScoreOpponentYearTournament/MatchBalls 4s6sPathum Nissanka107India2025Asia Cup (Super Four)5876Tillakaratne Dilshan104*Australia2011T20I Bilateral57125Kusal Perera101New Zealand2025T20I Bilateral46134Mahela Jayawardene100Zimbabwe2010T20 World Cup64104Mahela Jayawardene98*West Indies2010T20 World Cup5694 5. Mahela Jayawardene – 98*…
ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup has seen strong batting totals being put by teams, making it difficult for the opposing bowlers. Those were basically big totals of the tournament, and here we witness the highest total ever achieved in this Tournament. During the Women’s World Cup of 1997, Australia Women became the first team to achieve 400+ in a game in tournament history when they took 412/3 in 50 overs against Denmark Women. It also continues to be the only 400+ score in the history of the Tournament. There have been five 370+ totals at the ICC Women’s World Cup,…
The famous green jerseys of the Jamaica Tallawahs could soon be seeing the field again in the Caribbean. According to reports, the GMR Group, co-owners of the Delhi Capitals in the IPL, are on advanced talks to revive the 3-time CPL champions. One of the inaugural franchises when the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) began in 2013, Tallawahs has not participated in the last 2 seasons. Their most recent owner, Kris Persaud, returned the team rights back to the league in 2023 and later launched another franchise known as the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons. Delhi Capitals exploring pathway to own Jamaica…
Women’s cricket is filled with brilliant, young stars. The ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be the arena for this next generation to showcase their skills. With the 2025 edition being hosted jointly by Sri Lanka and India, the tournament aspiration has, therefore, moved away from the established stars to those waiting in the wings to grab the spotlight. From aggressive batters to game-changing all-rounders, these players can really turn things around for their teams. Not only will their feats excite the fans, but they will put forth new parameters for what is expected out of the next generation. Let…
For years, the mega cricket carnival called Indian Premier League has been the athlete in the high street to generate joy and excitement. The excitement mounts when a game is pushed till the last ball. Those fans get an adrenaline rush when both teams finish off with the same total and the match results with the Super Over. That is why, neutral fans at times wish for a tie in the final over during close games. This article shall outline every IPL match that finished with a tie, which once again had to have its results decided through the Super…
The Men’s T20I Asia Cup spells resolute drama in cricket, some riveting encounters have been the chill and lows of low-scoring ones. Although battering has grabbed most of the limelight, in these occasions, the collective spirit of the bowlers spells victory, challenging even the modest par set. There have been numerous records laid through nail-biting defences-from Sri Lanka’s record defences-and-a-revenge win by Pakistan against Bangladesh just recently at the Super Fours stage where teams have been able to stay the pressure in the T20I Asia cup. These are the top 5 defenses in the tournament. 5) 147/7 by Bangladesh against…
The ICC Women’s World Cup is coming to India in September and October 2025. This will be the 13th edition of the tournament. The Indian team has played well enough to reach the finals twice in the past Women’s ODI Cricket World Cups but haven’t won the title yet. In the last tournament it was the Australian Women’s Team who lifted the trophy. The final was played at the Christchurch Cricket Stadium in New Zealand where Australia beat England by 71 runs. So who are the teams with the best track record? Let’s look back at the past winners and…