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Sunrisers Eastern Cape launched their SA20 2025-26 campaign in ruthless fashion, crushing Paarl Royals by 137 runs in the third match at Boland Park, Paarl, on December 27, 2025. The defending champions produced a complete performance, setting up a massive total before dismantling the Royals for the lowest score in the tournament’s history.​ Sunrisers Eastern Cape set up a formidable …

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 is already underway, marking the 12th season of Bangladesh’s flagship T20 competition. As fans across the country and overseas tune in to the action, the organisers have confirmed the complete list of commentators and presenters leading broadcast coverage for the ongoing season. With the BPL T20 now an established part of the global calendar, …

England pulled off a stunning four-wicket victory over Australia in the fourth Ashes Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), but the result was quickly overshadowed by fierce criticism of the pitch after the match ended midway through Day 2. A total of 36 wickets fell across two days, with neither side managing an innings score of 200, prompting both …

Grace Hayden, one of cricket broadcasting’s fastest-rising faces, marked her return from ILT20 duties with a warm, festive family gathering alongside her father, Australian great Matthew Hayden. Social media quickly lit up with images of the joyful reunion, blending holiday cheer with a touch of cricketing heritage. Sports presenter Grace Hayden reunites with her father after UAE stint The pictures …

Shreyas Iyer, India‘s ODI vice-captain, has sparked optimism among fans and selectors by resuming batting practice following a severe spleen injury sustained during the third ODI against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025. Shreyas Iyer’s injury timeline and recovery milestones Iyer suffered a lacerated spleen with internal bleeding while diving for a catch to dismiss Alex Carey, leading to …

India clinched a commanding eight-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in the third T20I at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram, on December 26, 2025, sealing the five-match series 3-0. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur etched her name in history with this triumph, breaking Meg Lanning’s record as captain in Women’s T20Is. Shafali Verma’s explosive unbeaten 79 off 42 balls powered India to chase down …

Virat Kohli delivered a match-defining 77-run innings for Delhi against Gujarat in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at Bengaluru’s BCCI Centre of Excellence, anchoring the first innings and silencing doubters about his 50-over form. This fluent knock, featuring 13 fours and a six off 61 balls, propelled Delhi to a competitive total after early setbacks.​ Virat Kohli breaks Michael Bevan’s long-standing …

Mitchell Starc has etched his name in Test cricket history by claiming the best strike-rate in a calendar year among bowlers with at least 50 wickets. The Australian left-armer’s dominant 2025 performance, with 55 wickets at a staggering strike-rate of 28.3 balls per wicket, tops the elite list ahead of legends like Waqar Younis and Dale Steyn. Mitchell Starc’s record-breaking …

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 …