The Dubai Capitals ended the Desert Vipers' unbeaten streak with a six-wicket victory, thanks to strong bowling from Dushmantha Chameera and Zahir Khan, along with Gulbadin Naib's 78-run innings. Naib's performance guided the Capitals out of a three-match losing streak in the International League T20.
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Star batter Kane Williamson's unbeaten 133 guided New Zealand to a six-wicket victory over South Africa in Lahore, securing a spot in the tri-series final. Despite Matthew Breetzke’s record 150 on debut, New Zealand chased the target with ease. This sets up an exciting final while South Africa's bowlers struggled without key players.
India remain unbeaten in ICC Champions Trophy 2025, advancing to the final after beating Australia in the semis. With a strong performance from key players like Virat Kohli, Mohammed Shami and Shubman Gill, India enter the final against New Zealand as the hot favourites to win the title.
Australia head coach Andrew McDonald praised Rishabh Pant's adaptability with the bat during the fifth Test at SCG. Pant showcased contrasting approaches in two innings, impressing McDonald with his strategic play. The SCG pitch offered a fair contest between bat and ball, deviating from its usual batting-friendly nature, making the match thrilling and competitive.
Ravindra Jadeja did not bowl in Saurashtra's win over Assam to provide younger players with experience, as confirmed by coach Niraj Odedra. Jadeja is fit and batted, but with two other left-arm spinners in the team, he chose to let the youngsters gain confidence for the quarterfinals, where Saurashtra will likely face Gujarat.
Former Australian coach Darren Lehmann criticized chief selector George Bailey for being too close to the Test team to make tough decisions, particularly regarding the struggling top order. Captain Pat Cummins defended Bailey, praising his boldness and objectivity, emphasizing the broader considerations beyond online scrutiny in selection.
India won their third Champions Trophy title by defeating New Zealand by four wickets, thanks to a strong spin bowling performance and Rohit Sharma's 76 runs. KL Rahul's unbeaten 34 helped seal the victory with six balls remaining. The Indian team received a grand welcome at their Dubai hotel following their win, remaining undefeated throughout the competition.
Tejal Hasabnis played a crucial role in India's six-wicket victory over Ireland in Rajkot, scoring an unbeaten 53 off 46 balls. Hasabnis' performance, alongside Pratika Rawal's half-century, helped India chase 239 comfortably. The match marked Rajkot's debut as a women's cricket host, with Sayali Satghare receiving her cap from captain Smriti Mandhana.
Sunrisers Eastern Cape, led by Aiden Markram, aim for a third consecutive SA20 title when the 2025 season gets underway on 9 January. The squad includes first-to-SA20 faces like David Bedingham and Zak Crawley. Key players also feature Richard Gleeson and Roelof van der Merwe. The season kicks off against MI Cape Town, promising intense competition.
Mitchell Marsh appreciated Nicholas Pooran's exceptional batting as they led Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. Pooran's aggressive 70 off 26 balls and Shardul Thakur's four-wicket haul were crucial in chasing down the target of 191.
Dwayne Bravo is set to mentor Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming IPL season, replacing Gautam Gambhir. With 631 wickets and 17 T20 titles, Bravo aims to instill his champion mentality and mold the next generation. KKR retains their core team, with Venkatesh Iyer as vice-captain and Ajinkya Rahane as the new captain.