England’s Adil Rashid dismissed Virat Kohli for the 11th time in international cricket during the third ODI in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Rashid joins Tim Southee and Josh Hazlewood in troubling Kohli the most across all formats. Kohli managed to score his 73rd ODI half-century, while Shubman Gill achieved his seventh ODI century with consecutive fifties.
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Australia are on the brink of sealing a 2-0 series sweep against Sri Lanka, needing just two more wickets as the hosts finished day three at 211 for 8. Angelo Mathews' significant 76-run innings ended shortly before stumps, with Nathan Lyon leading Australia's bowling attack. Sri Lanka are ahead by only 54 runs in their second innings.
New Zealand's captain Mitchell Santner acknowledges the challenge posed by India's spinner Varun Chakaravarthy in the ICC Champions Trophy final. Varun took five wickets against New Zealand earlier in the tournament. The fitness of New Zealand's pacer Matt Henry remains uncertain, and Santner hopes that their varied spin attack will help them succeed against India.
Shreyas Iyer is considered a crucial asset for Team India in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy due to his dependable middle-order batting and skill against spin. Despite recent setbacks, Iyer has shown impressive form in domestic cricket, including leading Mumbai to title victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, making him a strong contender for the squad.
India's tour of Australia brought spotlight to Nitish Kumar Reddy's impressive batting, unexpectedly showcasing his potential as a core batter rather than a bowling allrounder. His Test century at MCG under pressure against a strong opposition has raised questions about possible promotion up the batting order and re-evaluation of team balance.
MI Cape Town defeated Sunrisers Eastern Cape by 97 runs in the SA20 Season 3 opener. Dewald Brevis scored 57 off 29 balls to lead MICT to a total of 174/7, while Trent Boult's impressive bowling restricted SEC to 77 runs. Richard Gleeson acknowledged SEC's batting struggles and expressed optimism for their upcoming match against Paarl Royals.
Pretoria Capitals fell short by two runs chasing Durban Super Giants' 209/4 in a thrilling SA20 match at Kignsmead on Friday. Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Will Jacks' 154-run opening stand set up the foundation, but DSG bowlers held their nerves to restrict PC to 207/6.
South Africa has unveiled a 16-player squad for their upcoming two-Test series against Pakistan, featuring two uncapped fast bowlers, Kwena Maphaka and Corbin Bosch. Injuries to key players like Anrich Nortje and Lizaad Williams necessitated these additions. The fitness of Wiaan Mulder and Keshav Maharaj remains uncertain.
Abhishek Sharma scored a record-breaking 54-ball 135 against England, showcasing his improved consistency and shot selection. Mentored by Yuvraj Singh and Brian Lara, Sharma's performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and IPL highlighted his remarkable strike rates and intent, further solidifying his role in India's T20 squad.
South Africa's tailenders Kagiso Rabada and Marco Jansen secured a tense two-wicket win over Pakistan in the first test, ensuring the Proteas' place in the next year's World Test Championship final. Spinner Tabraiz Shamsi highlighted South Africa's cricket resurgence with performances in various formats. Captain Bavuma praised the team's journey, overcoming initial setbacks to now lead the WTC table.