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In the electrifying 11th match of BBL|15 on December 26, 2025, at Sydney Cricket Ground, Melbourne Stars crushed Sydney Sixers by seven wickets with 15 balls to spare, chasing down 145 in just 17.3 overs. Stars captain Marcus Stoinis opted to field first, setting the tone for a clinical performance that propelled the table-toppers to their third straight win. Sam …

The SA20 2025-26 season marks the fourth edition of South Africa‘s premier T20 league, and it promises another high-octane summer of franchise cricket. Scheduled to run from December 26, 2025, to January 25, 2026, the tournament will once again feature six franchises, all backed by IPL parent groups, competing in a double round-robin format followed by the playoffs. This season …

The first day of the fourth Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) saw fast bowlers dominate as 20 wickets fell in a thrilling contest. England’s decision to bowl first after winning the toss paid off handsomely, with Josh Tongue leading the way by claiming five wickets and dismantling Australia’s top order. Despite brief resistance …

England struck a decisive early blow on Day 1 of the Boxing Day Test as Josh Tongue produced a moment of magic to dismiss Australia’s stand-in captain Steve Smith at the MCG. After winning the toss and opting to bowl, Ben Stokes’ decision paid instant dividends with England’s pace attack exploiting helpful conditions. Australia struggled to settle at the crease …

Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes square off in Match 12 of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Perth Stadium on Boxing Day evening, with both sides looking to consolidate their early-season positions near the top half of the table. The Hurricanes have started slightly better with two wins from three, while the Scorchers sit mid-table after one win and one …

There are few traditions in Australian sport as cherished as Boxing Day cricket, and this Friday, the SCG plays host to a blockbuster BBL|15 showdown between the Sydney Sixers and the Melbourne Stars. It is a battle of contrasting momentum: the Stars are flying high at the top of the table, aiming for a third consecutive win, while the Sixers …

Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting has delivered a candid evaluation of Cameron Green’s international trajectory, highlighting the all-rounder’s struggles in the ongoing Ashes series despite his blockbuster IPL 2026 acquisition. Green, snapped up by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for a record ₹25.20 crore as the most expensive overseas player in IPL history, has managed just 76 runs and two wickets …

The ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year 2025 race is shaping into a blockbuster tussle between explosive batters and high-impact spinners who dominated the shortest format across the calendar year. With major bilateral series and a packed T20I schedule, performances from India, England, Pakistan and New Zealand have produced a clear top tier of contenders built on consistency, impact …

Actress and content creator Sahiba Bali enjoyed a unique cricketing experience on Christmas Eve as she stepped onto the cricket field at Shivaji Park to learn spin bowling from Indian international Varun Chakravarthy. The light-hearted session, captured in photos and short videos, quickly gained traction on social media, delighting fans of both cinema and cricket. Sahiba Bali shares festive cricket …

New Zealand’s premier T20 competition returns this Boxing Day as the Super Smash 2025-26 season gets underway. The campaign begins at Hamilton’s Seddon Park, where the Northern Knights will host the Auckland Aces to kick off a summer of high-octane cricket. The Central Stags enter the tournament as the team to beat, looking to defend their crown in a competitive …