The Dubai Capitals secured a spot in the ILT20 Season 3 playoffs with a 26-run win over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders, largely due to David Warner's unbeaten 93. Chasing a daunting target of 218, the Knight Riders fell short despite strong starts from Andries Gous and Kyle Mayers.
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Nineteen-year-old batting prodigy Sam Konstas has been selected for Australia's Test squad to face India in the final two matches of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Overwhelmed with joy, Konstas shared the emotional news with his parents. His potential debut in the Boxing Day Test would make him the youngest Australian Test batting debutant in over 70 years.
Australia face a significant setback as senior pacer Josh Hazlewood is likely to miss the two-Test series against Sri Lanka due to a recurring calf issue and side strain. This, coupled with Pat Cummins' unavailability, weakens Australia's pace attack. Selectors prioritize Hazlewood's long-term fitness ahead of the Ashes and WTC final.
Pakistan secured a dominant 127-run victory over West Indies in the first Test in Multan, with spinners Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed sharing nine wickets. Pakistan's spinners dismissed West Indies for 123 in their chase of 251. Sajid bagged five wickets, while Abrar picked up four to seal the win.
The Women's Premier League mini-auction saw uncapped Indian talent shine. Simran Shaikh became the most expensive buy at ₹1.9 crore, going to Gujarat Giants. G Kamalini fetched ₹1.6 crore from Mumbai Indians, while Prema Rawat went to RCB for ₹1.2 crore. Deandra Dottin returned to Gujarat Giants for ₹1.7 crore.
Bengal opener Abhimanyu Easwaran, who was part of the Indian squad in Australia for the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has suffered a hairline fracture on his right hand’s middle finger, sidelining him from the upcoming Ranji Trophy matches. Easwaran, known for his consistent performances in India A teams, sustained the injury during a club match.
Harshit Rana's ODI debut in Nagpur included a powerful 3-53 performance, helping India beat England under 250. Despite a challenging start, he recovered by taking key wickets. Rana justified his controversial inclusion as a concussion substitute, saying he is focused on delivering for his country. His performance ensured India's emphatic win in the first ODI.
MI Cape Town secured a spot in the SA20 Final by winning their qualifier, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape had to fight through back-to-back matches. The final matchup highlights a contest between MICT's strong batting lineup and SEC's formidable bowling attack, with both teams focusing on their respective strengths and strategies.
In a thrilling match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, MI Emirates triumphed over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 28 runs. Key performances by Romario Shepherd and Nicholas Pooran, coupled with effective bowling, sealed the win. Despite strong starts from both teams, MI Emirates' bowlers maintained control, leading to a compelling victory for the team.
SRH captain Pat Cummins is not concerned about the back-to-back defeats in IPL 2025. Despite losses to Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals, he feels it's too early to worry. Cummins considers slight adjustments could change their fortunes. Delhi Capitals' Mitchell Starc credited teamwork for their win, while skipper Axar Patel praised the execution of their plans.