Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

India secured a thrilling six-run victory over Pakistan in a high-stakes match in front of a packed New York crowd on Sunday, June 9. Jasprit Bumrah, India’s bowling hero, revealed his strategy, saying that he focused solely on hitting the seam as much as possible while defending an under-par total. India were bowled out for 119, their lowest-ever total in T20Is against Pakistan. Despite this, the bowlers delivered exceptional performances, enabling India to that score and achieve a memorable win at the Nassau County International Cricket Stadium. Bumrah was the standout performer in India’s astonishing defence. With the new ball,…

In the second half of the game, it felt like Akeal Hosein versus Uganda rather than West Indies versus Uganda. After the two-time champions posted a total of 173, Hosein’s career-best figures propelled West Indies to a colossal 134-run victory in Guyana. This performance marked the best bowling figures by any West Indian in T20 World Cup history. It was a night to remember for Hosein, delivering a spell for the ages, while Uganda, unfortunately, matched the lowest total ever in Men’s T20I World Cup history. West Indies essentially won the match at the toss by opting to bat first…

History was made in Guyana as Afghanistan thoroughly dominated New Zealand, handing them a resounding defeat and securing their second consecutive win in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024. Although Afghanistan’s recent rise in cricket means this victory might not be seen as a traditional upset, it remains a significant milestone for the Asian side. They not only defeated New Zealand for the first time in international cricket but did so decisively, winning by 84 runs with 28 balls to spare. Despite putting up a competitive total, Afghanistan needed to be sharp with the ball to defend their total…

The 18th-ranked USA pulled off an unforgettable World Cup upset with a dramatic five-run victory in the super over against the 2022 T20 World Cup runners-up, Pakistan, on Thursday, marking their biggest win ever. Pakistan had a shaky start with the bat, losing two wickets in the first three overs. Captain Babar Azam top-scored with 44, though it was a slow innings after a cautious Powerplay. Despite this, the US bowlers, especially Nosthush Kenjige, maintained pressure. Kenjige finished with figures of 3-30. Shadab Khan’s rapid 40 helped Pakistan reach 159-7. In response, Monank Patel’s composed 50 off 38 balls…

In another thrilling encounter of the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2024, Scotland outclassed Namibia to secure their first-ever win over the African nation, and kick-start their campaign after their first game against England was called off due to rain. Chasing a target of 156, Scotland’s openers were cautious against the new ball, ensuring minimal damage. Michael Jones and Brandon McMullen then started to accelerate despite losing George Munsey early. However, Namibia’s captain Gerhard Erasmus struck back, dismissing both threatening batters. Scotland’s skipper Richie Berrington and Michael Leask then formed a match-changing partnership. Leask took on the role of the…

In a low-scoring encounter on a slow pitch in Guyana, Uganda made history by securing their first ICC T20 World Cup victory in only their second-ever game. Bowling first, they dismantled the Papua New Guinea batting lineup, bundling them out for 77. Despite some initial setbacks, Uganda managed to chase down the target. Chasing 78, Uganda faced early setbacks again, putting them under immense pressure. The openers failed to make an impact, and they lost four wickets inside the Powerplay, soon finding themselves at 26/5. It was Riazat Ali Shah who brought his experience to bear, holding one end strongly.…

In the last T20 World Cup held in 2022, Ravindra Jadeja was unable to participate due to a knee injury. Similarly, Axar Patel suffered an injury before the ODI World Cup last year, preventing him from playing in the tournament. Now, as India prepare for their first match in the ongoing T20 World Cup, both Jadeja and Axar are fit and available for selection. There is a plausible scenario where both could be included in the playing XI, but let’s consider the situation where India opt to select only one spin-bowling all-rounder. In that case, who would be the preferred…

Afghanistan couldn’t have asked for a better start to their ICC 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. In their match against Uganda in Guyana on June 3, Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Ibrahim Zadran put on an impressive 154-run partnership for the opening wicket, propelling Afghanistan to a total of 183/5. Fazalhaq Farooqi then delivered a stunning performance, taking 5/9, and leading his team to a commanding 125-run victory. This victory marked Afghanistan’s third-largest win in T20 World Cup history. Chasing a target of 184, Uganda faced immediate trouble, collapsing to 18 for 5 within the first five overs. Riazat Ali Shah and…

The grand spectacle of T20 cricket, the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, has finally arrived, featuring 20 teams divided into four groups. As the tournament unfolds, numerous talking points emerge. Will India finally end their trophy drought? Can Pakistan or Sri Lanka secure a second title? Might South Africa defy expectations and emerge victorious? And what about USA, Ireland, and the Netherlands? Could they potentially cause upsets in the group phase? With so many questions, anticipation runs high. Additionally, who will fall short and miss out on progressing to the next phase? Here’s an overview of Groups A and D…

A low-scoring thriller unfolded in the Group B clash between Namibia and Oman, where the African side emerged victorious by setting a record for the most runs in a Super Over in T20 World Cup history. This marked the first Super Over of the tournament. David Wiese excelled both with the bat and ball, helping Namibia score 21 runs in the Super Over and then successfully defend it to launch their ICC T20 World Cup campaign with a dramatic win. Given the opportunity to bat in the Super Over, Wiese delivered an outstanding performance, propelling Namibia to 21 runs. He…