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Paarl Royals host Sunrisers Eastern Cape in the third match of SA20 2025-26 at Boland Park, Paarl, on December 27. This early-season clash pits the home side’s balanced squad against the defending champions’ strong batting and bowling depth. Paarl Royals, led by David Miller, rely on Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Kyle Verreynne, Dan Lawrence, Sikandar Raza, and bowlers like Mujeeb Ur Rahman …

England ended a 5,468-day wait for a Test win on Australian soil – their first since Sydney 2011 – by chasing 175 in the chaotic fourth Ashes Test at MCG, where Australia collapsed to 152 and 132 after England’s 110. Steve Smith reflects on Australia’s first home Test defeat in 5,468 days Stand-in captain Steve Smith, unbeaten on 24 in …

The SA20, South Africa’s explosive T20 cricket league, has returned for its fourth season, and the organisers have unveiled the complete list of commentators and presenters to match the on-field spectacle. Featuring former international captains, modern-day greats and seasoned broadcasters, the SA20 2026 broadcast team promises deep insight, entertainment and global appeal. With the league continuing to grow as one …

The Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Stadium (MCG) has turned into a statistical embarrassment for Australia, with the hosts registering one of their worst collective batting performances in more than a century of Test cricket. On a pitch that proved brutally difficult for batting, Australia managed scores of just 152 and 132 against England, producing their third-lowest match …

Hobart Hurricanes strengthened their BBL|15 title defence with a tense four-wicket victory over Perth Scorchers in Perth on Friday, but celebrations were tempered by a worrying hamstring injury to star finisher Tim David. The win lifted Hobart to a 3-1 record early in the season and kept them firmly in the playoff mix, yet David’s injury threatens to become a …

The Brisbane Heat return to the Gabba on December 27 for a Saturday night showdown against the Adelaide Strikers. Both teams find themselves in the bottom half of the table early in BBL|15, making this a pivotal “momentum” game. The Heat are coming off a disappointing loss to the Sydney Thunder, while the Strikers are looking to bounce back after …

As 2025 draws to a close, former Indian cricketer and commentator Abhinav Mukund has revealed his ‘Best Test XI’ for the year. Mukund’s selection highlights the standout performers from major series like the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy and the ongoing Ashes, while making the bold choice of South African skipper Temba Bavuma to lead the side. Abhinav Mukund’s Test XI of 2025 …

As the Big Bash League (BBL|15) season gains momentum, cricket legend Michael Hussey has sparked debate among fans with his latest predictions for the tournament’s top four. His insights come at a pivotal moment when the standings are beginning to take a definitive shape, revealing which squads possess the depth required for a deep run in the playoffs. Big Bash …

India continued their dominance in the T20I series against Sri Lanka, sealing an unassailable 3-0 lead with a commanding eight-wicket victory in the third match at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Friday. The hosts once again followed a familiar blueprint, clinical bowling up front followed by a ruthless chase. Sri Lanka were kept to a modest total after …

Australian fast bowler Scott Boland, who emerged as one of the chief architects of India’s downfall during the most recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy, has opened up about the toughest batting challenge he has faced in his Test career. Speaking ahead of the high-profile Boxing Day Ashes 2025-26 Test against England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, Boland reflected on the batter who …