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India easily defeated England by six wickets at Old Trafford on Wednesday, securing a decisive 3-1 lead in the five-match series under the leadership of an all-around performance. India overtook the score with three overs remaining, chasing 127 for victory. England chose to bat, and their innings got off to a poor start. Sophia Dunkley was at her best against Shree Charani in the third over. She hit the first ball beyond cover point for a boundary. Then worked a flighted delivery over cover for a six. Despite being costly in the opening two overs, Charani eventually got rid of Danni Wyatt-Hodge. Even though England continued to score goals, particularly when Tammy Beumont replaced Sneh Rana, the striking rotation was insufficient to keep the scoring rate under check. Radha Yadav's superb fielding in the second half limited the scoring rate, therefore the early inability to apply any pressure backfired. India England's attempts to hurry up were successful. By the 19th over, England had fallen to 110 for 7, as wickets continued to fall at a rapid pace. Sophie Ecclestone and Izzy Wong's sixes in the last over helped England cross the run-a-ball threshold, but the total wasn't competitive enough. In the powerplay, Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma blasted from both ends. Destroying any chance England had of making the pursuit difficult for India. In just the first four overs, India reached 45/0. The third half-century opening partnership of the series had set the stage for a resounding victory, but England did manage the scoring pace for a few overs after that, even getting Shafali caught at backward square leg. Mandhana eventually retired as well, giving the short third fielder an advantage, but India held firm. Experienced professionals Harmanpreet Kaur and Jemimah Rodrigues ensured. There was no fear as they effortlessly rotated the strike on their way to their 42-run partnership for the third wicket. 4. The hosts were not too comforted by England's quick dism

Match Preview: The 13th match of the IPL 2025, which is scheduled on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, will feature the Lucknow Super Giants hosting the Punjab Kings. The costliest and second-costliest players in IPL history will square off. LSG's new captain, Rishabh Pant, will play his old DC coach, Ricky Ponting, who is a member of PBKS, for the first time. In this match, the Indian batting sensation will be keen to silence his detractors and let his bat speak for itself. In contrast, Iyer guided PBKS to victory in the first match with an unbeaten score of 97. The captain of the 2024 Indian Premier League is enjoying playing at number three and hopes to keep it up. In their first home game, Rishabh Pant and his team will look to continue their winning streak from their five-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the last meeting. The team's batting attack was led by top-order batsmen Mitchell Marsh and Nicholas Pooran, who amassed 52 and 70 runs, respectively, helping them attain the target of 191 with four overs remaining. However, in their first matchup with the Gujarat Titans, the Punjab Kings were outstanding. They scored 243 runs in the first innings thanks to the scorching performance of star batsman Shashank Singh and the unbeaten 97 of captain Shreyas Iyer. The winners of the 2022 Indian Premier League lost by 11 runs. This season, the Punjab Kings are off to a scorching start in the lucrative competition. But as of right now, their bowling attack doesn't seem really credible. However, LSG's bowling attack is also being questioned, despite their apparent batting prowess. LSG vs PBKS Ekana Stadium Pitch Report: Over the years, spinners have benefited from the Ekana stadium surface. It moves slowly, and the ball is difficult to get onto the bat. Bowlers who bowl more slowly gain some grip and turn off the surface. This game's wicket can be comparable as well. The stadium's borders are comparatively longer than those of Indian sta

In the first Test in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's only fighting spark was still Sean Williams' sixth Test century. A large 167-run lead was secured by the South Africans' combination bowling effort. Which was led by Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, and Codi Yusuf. South Africa's lead has increased to 216 runs by the end of Day 2. After announcing their overnight total of 418 for 9. South Africa called Zimbabwe to bat first thing in the morning. Takudzwanashe Kaitano chipped one to mid-wicket, and Codi Yusuf took his first Test wicket off his fifth delivery, putting the tourists right on the money right away. As he quickly took two wickets, Yusuf then got Nick Welch to push one behind to the 'keeper. Brian Bennett, who just scored a century against England last month, sandwiched this by hitting three quick boundaries to maintain a strong scoring rate. However, Bennett's innings was ended when his helmet was struck by a bouncer from Kwena Maphaka. Due to a concussion, the right-hander was taken out. For the home team, it brought in the seasoned combo of Craig Ervine and Williams. Who stitched a partnership of 96 runs. Ervine approached with greater steadiness, but the latter got things started with two flat batted shots to the Maphaka barrier. Corbin Bosch and Yusuf battered the two hitters repeatedly. But they persevered before punishing the loose sounds. It gave the hosts a chance to recover a little before lunch. Sean Williams Keshav Maharaj put Williams down after lunch before he reached his fiftieth birthday, bringing the ship into balance for Zimbabwe. The left-arm spinner claimed his 200th Test wicket. When Ervine was stumped off Maharaj in the following over. After getting lucky with a streaking boundary over the slip trap. Wessley Madhevere, a new batsman, showed initiative by hitting threes early on and slog sweeping Maharaj for six. Williams, who rocketed into the 80s, too relished playing the left-arm spinner with two boundaries as Zimbabwe reached the 150. The

In a remarkable show of skill, consistency, and leadership, Shubman Gill has etched his name into Indian cricket history by scoring 754 runs in a single Test series - surpassing the long-standing record of 732 runs set by the legendary Sunil Gavaskar. This achievement not only highlights Gill's prowess with the bat but also marks a significant milestone as he now holds the record for the most runs by an Indian in a Test series as captain. Gill, who was appointed as captain for the series following a phase of transition in Indian cricket, embraced the responsibility with remarkable maturity. His elegant strokeplay, tactical acumen, and relentless hunger for runs were on display throughout the series. From gritty knocks on difficult pitches to fluent centuries in pressure situations, Gill's batting performance was a masterclass in adapting to conditions and taking on the opposition. The record-breaking feat came during India's recent Test series, which saw them face a formidable opponent in a tightly contested battle. Gill opened the innings in each match and demonstrated his trademark composure and aggression. His standout innings included a scintillating double century in the second Test and back-to-back centuries in the fourth and fifth Tests - performances that were pivotal in turning the tide of the series in India's favor. What makes this achievement even more special is the company Gill now shares in the record books. Sunil Gavaskar's record of 732 runs in the 1971 series against the West Indies had stood tall for over five decades. Gavaskar's dominance during that era laid the foundation for Indian batting legacy, and now, Gill has carried that baton forward in the modern era. Cricket experts and fans alike have lauded Gill's incredible feat. Former cricketers praised his technical finesse, temperament, and ability to lead from the front. His calm demeanor under pressure and ability to rotate strike while accelerating when needed were the hallmarks of

South African spinner Keshav Maharaj has stormed back to the top of the ICC Men's ODI Bowling Rankings. After a scintillating five-wicket haul against Australia, reaffirming his status as one of the most lethal spinners in world cricket. In the opening ODI of the three-match series held at Cazalys Stadium in Cairns on August 19. Keshav Maharaj delivered a masterclass in spin bowling, claiming 5 wickets for just 33 runs in his 10-over spell. His performance dismantled Australia's middle order, turning what looked like a promising chase into a dramatic collapse. From 60/0, the hosts crumbled to 89/6 within nine overs, thanks largely to Maharaj's relentless accuracy and guile. The 35-year-old left-arm orthodox spinner removed key batters including Marnus Labuschagne, Cameron Green, Josh Inglis, Alex Carey, and Aaron Hardie. His spell not only earned him the Player of the Match award. But also propelled South Africa to a commanding 98-run victory, setting the tone for the series. This performance catapulted Maharaj to the №1 spot in the ICC ODI Bowling Rankings, overtaking Sri Lanka's Maheesh Theekshana and India's Kuldeep Yadav. Maharaj now holds 687 rating points, reclaiming a position he briefly held in late 2023. Ranking Shake-Up The latest rankings reflect a significant reshuffle. Kuldeep Yadav. Who had been holding the top spot, slipped to third due to India's lack of ODI fixtures since the Champions Trophy. Theekshana now sits second with 671 points. Other notable movers include West Indies' Jayden Seales. Who surged 17 places after a six-wicket haul against Pakistan, and Pakistan's Abrar Ahmed, who climbed 18 spots to joint-43rd. Interestingly, despite not playing ODIs recently, Indian pacers Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Siraj have all gained a spot each, now ranked 13th, 14th, and 15th respectively. Ravindra Jadeja remains India's highest-ranked spinner at ninth with 616 points. Keshav Maharaj's Rise: A Testament to Consistency Maharaj's