Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

It was a tough start to the series as captain for Suryakumar Yadav. South Africa secured a fairly commanding five-wicket victory (via DLS method) in the rain-affected second T20I in Gqeberha, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. The first match was washed out without a ball bowled. Sent in to bat in the venue known previously as Port Elizabeth, India made a poor start. Both openers failed to make an impact on the scorecard. Yashasvi Jaiswal fell to Marco Jansen in the opening over. It was short, but not that wide, and the cut was caught brilliantly by…

Team India secured a comfortable victory in the fourth T20I against Australia. Having already sealed the series 3-1, India might aim to test their bench strength under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav. While perfection has eluded Suryakumar’s side in this series, they have showcased resilience, overcoming challenges to secure wins. Players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma and Ravi Bishnoi played pivotal roles. Jaiswal’s aggressive opening, Ruturaj’s classical style, Rinku’s dynamic batting, Jitesh’s finishing, Axar and Bishnoi’s exceptional bowling have captivated the audience. However, struggling with the new ball has been a recurring theme for India in…

Following two nearly flawless batting displays, the new-look Indian T20I team aims to maintain its dominance against Australia in the third match of the series in Guwahati. The traditionally batting-friendly pitch at the Assam Cricket Association Stadium promises more runs. Australia, on the other hand, will seek to regain momentum and secure a victory to stay alive in the five-match series. Both teams enter this game with significant stakes. India, following their record-breaking chase of 209 in the first T20I, showcased another formidable batting performance in the second game, posting 235 batting first. Almost every batter contributed to this giant…

Cricket keeps happening, with India and Australia set to clash in a five-match T20I series, just three days after playing in the World Cup final. The wounds from that defeat will take time to heal, but this is the time to start preparing for the T20 World Cup scheduled in the West Indies and USA in June. This series will mostly feature players who didn’t play in the ODI World Cup. Before IPL 2023, which is a two-month affair, India will play 11 T20Is. The team is almost the one which won gold at the Asian Games. The two inclusions…

Team India’s victorious streak came to a halt as Australia secured a six-wicket win in the ICC World Cup 2023 final, amidst a fervent home crowd at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Travis Head was the star-performer with a ton, while Marnus Labuschagne proved to be the support cast. The pace bowlers also used the slow nature of the wicket to their advantage to pick up wickets. Here are the best reactions from the game: “Congratulations to Australia on their sixth World Cup win. On the most important day of the biggest stage, they played better…

After smashing a World Cup-winning hundred in the final against India in Ahmedabad, Australian opener Travis Head confessed to feeling nervous and observed how Marnus Labuschagne’s steady hand and Mitchell Marsh’s cameo helped him to wade through a tricky phase. “What an amazing day,” he said in a post-match interview. “Just thrilling to be a part of it. It’s a lot better than sitting on the couch. It’s really nice to contribute. In the first 20 balls, I was a bit nervous, but Marnus played really well and soaked in the pressure and we built a solid partnership. “I felt…

The weather might pose a challenge for Australia in their World Cup semi-final in Kolkata, while it’s the burden of history that presents a hurdle for South Africa as they enter the match aiming to break free from a notorious record of faltering on ODI cricket’s grandest stage. The rivalry between South Africa and Australia is often marked by an unspoken acknowledgment that the Proteas tend to ‘choke’ in significant matches. Despite holding a superior ODI record against Australia, having won 15 of the past 18 encounters, including a triumph in Lucknow during this tournament, South Africa have never defeated…

Rahul Dravid, the head coach of the Indian team, expressed confidence before the World Cup semi-final against New Zealand at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium on November 15. Dravid emphasized that the team has handled pressure well so far in the tournament and everybody is ready for the Black Caps. “We’re confident that our bowlers can contribute with the bat and we are really confident heading into the semi-finals,” said Dravid after the match against the Netherlands in Bengaluru. “We can say that it is just another game. We have our processes and it’s not going to change. We have to accept…

Just days before the big semi-final against South Africa in Kolkata, Australia made a big statement by pulling off their highest run chase in World Cup history against Bangladesh in Pune on November 11. The five-time World Cup winners made a mockery of the 307-run target, reaching it inside 45 overs with eight wickets in hand. The chase revolved around Mitchell Marsh’s 177, and he was involved in two hundred-plus partnerships, first with David Warner (53) and then with Steve Smith (63). Australia’s star-studded batting lineup fired on all cylinders, romping past Bangladesh and finishing the league stage in style.…

As the World Cup’s league stage approaches its conclusion, anticipation is high to determine the fourth semifinalist. India, South Africa, and Australia have already secured their spots, leaving New Zealand and Pakistan vying for the last qualification, with the latter teetering on the edge of elimination. The fate of the fourth semifinalist will be decided on the penultimate day of the league stage in the 44th match, where Pakistan clash against England at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Pakistan’s journey in the tournament has been a rollercoaster. They started with two convincing wins against the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, but faced setbacks…