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India face South Africa in the 1st T20I at Barabati Stadium in Cuttack, on December 9, 2025, marking the series opener in a five-match contest ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. The venue introduces a red-soil pitch for the first time, blending bounce, pace, and a hint of green to favour batters in T20 conditions, potentially resembling high-scoring Wankhede …

Ahead of the T20I series against South Africa, Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav has addressed one of the most debated topics in Indian cricket — who fits where in India’s batting order. With Shubman Gill returning to the squad and Sanju Samson displaying exceptional domestic form, questions around India’s opening combination have taken centre stage. Suryakumar’s clear stance, however, indicates that …

India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has once again showcased his trademark cryptic humour on social media, leaving fans both confused and entertained after he unexpectedly shared a photo collage featuring model-cum-actress Sunny Leone and Chennai’s popular Sadhu Street. The post, shared without a caption on X (formerly Twitter), instantly set off a storm of memes, guesses and conspiracy theories as fans …

Baroda wicketkeeper-batter Amit Passi has made an unforgettable entry into senior T20 cricket, blasting a sensational 114 off 55 balls on debut in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2025. Amit Passi joins Bilal Asif at the top of global T20 debut charts The knock, played at Hyderabad’s Gymkhana Ground against Services, saw Passi equal the world record for the …

The highly anticipated TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 Player Auction list has been officially finalized, setting the stage for an exciting event. A total of 350 elite cricketers will go under the hammer, selected from an initial pool of 1390 registered players. This curated list includes a significant mix of both established international stars and promising domestic talent. Franchises …

India and South Africa face off in the first T20I of the five-match series at the Barabati Stadium, Cuttack, with the weather set to play a subtle yet decisive role in the series opener. India bounced back to clinch the three-match ODI series after being whitewashed in the two-game Test leg. Cuttack Weather Forecast Fans can expect a pleasant but …

The long multi-format tour of South Africa to India will now shifts to its final and most explosive phase: a five-match T20 International series. The series opener pits the reigning T20 World Cup champions, India, against a star-studded South Africa side at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. India, led by the aggressive Suryakumar Yadav, is high on confidence after their …

The Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 moves into the sudden-death phase as the Perth Scorchers Women host the Melbourne Stars Women in the Knockout match at the iconic W.A.C.A. Ground in Perth. A coveted spot in the Challenger against the Sydney Sixers awaits the winner, making this a true do-or-die fixture. The Scorchers have found their rhythm at the …

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are entering the IPL 2026 mini-auction poised for a complete overhaul, armed with an unprecedented INR 64.30 crore, the largest available purse among all franchises. Kolkata Knight Riders: Armed with the biggest purse ahead of IPL 2026 mini-auction Their disappointing 8th-place finish in IPL 2025, coupled with major releases (including Andre Russell and their frontline …

As the countdown begins for the IPL 2026 mini-auction on December 16th in Abu Dhabi, the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise is poised to make calculated moves to fill their remaining eight slots, five of which are for overseas players. With a war chest of INR 21.8 crore, DC are among the teams with a healthy purse, positioning them to target …