Trisha Gongadi became the first player to score a century in women's U-19 T20 World Cup history, leading India to a 150-run victory over Scotland with an unbeaten 110 off 59 balls. India posted 208 for 1, with support from Kamalini G and Sanika Chalke. Scotland were bowled out for 58, with Ayushi Shukla taking 4 wickets for 8 runs.
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Nitish Kumar Reddy visited the Tirupati temple after returning from Australia, sharing videos of him climbing the temple stairs on his knees. Following his outstanding performance in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, he was warmly welcomed with celebration, petals, and a parade through his hometown Visakhapatnam. The SRH player scored a century in the Boxing Day Test at the MCG.
The West Indies cricket team arrived in Islamabad on Monday for their first Test series in Pakistan in eighteen years. They will play a three-day tour match against the Pakistan Shaheens before the first Test in Multan on January 17, followed by the second Test on January 25. This series concludes their current ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Rinku Singh’s powerful shot broke a press box window during a T20 match, and due to repair difficulties and financial constraints, the window remains unfixed. The ground management might have him autograph the damage during his next visit while focusing on more urgent stadium maintenance needs.
The Union health ministry has urged the Indian Premier League to ban all forms of tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises and during televised matches. The request aims to reduce the consumption of these harmful products among the youth, by discouraging sports and sports figures from endorsing them.
Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill is focused on winning in IPL 2025 despite external distractions. Under his captaincy, GT has won two consecutive matches, climbing to fourth on the points table. Gill emphasised adapting to different pitch conditions and the importance of seizing opportunities despite occasional fielding errors.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma celebrated New Year's Eve in Sydney as Kohli prepares for the final Test against Australia. Anushka has been supporting Kohli during the challenging series, which India trail 1-2, making the Sydney match crucial. Kohli aims to regain his form, especially following his underwhelming scores after an initial century in Perth.
India will tour Australia in October and November for eight white-ball matches, including three ODIs and five T20Is across eight cities. The series aims to build on last season's record attendance and engagement. Australia will also host South Africa in August, with games in Darwin, Cairns, and Mackay returning after long intervals.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 148 led Maharashtra to a nine-wicket victory over Services in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Maharashtra easily chased the target of 204 in just over 20 overs. Mumbai and Delhi also secured wins in their respective matches while Baroda triumphed over Kerala in a high-scoring game.
Parth Rekhade's remarkable three-wicket burst left Mumbai struggling at 188/7 in reply to Vidarbha's 383 on Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy semifinal in Nagpur on Tuesday. Akash Anand remained unbeaten on 67 amid the collapse. Vidarbha's bowlers, particularly Yash Thakur and Rekhade, kept Mumbai under pressure, as they trail by 195 runs heading into Day 3.