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Hobart Hurricanes host Sydney Thunder in the third match of the Big Bash League 2025-26 at Bellerive Oval on December 16, marking an early clash between a confident home side and a motivated visitor seeking redemption. As defending champions, the Hurricanes boast a well-rounded squad under Nathan Ellis‘ captaincy, blending Matthew Wade‘s seasoned wicketkeeping with explosive finishers like Tim David …

South Africa Women will look to seal the series when they face Ireland Women in the second One-Day International at St George’s Park, Gqeberha. The Proteas took a comfortable 1-0 lead in the three-match series with a commanding seven-wicket victory in the opener. The hosts come into this match with all the momentum, having clinically chased down Ireland’s total of …

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction, set to take place in Abu Dhabi, is a battleground where youth often dictates the narrative. Teams typically eye fresh, high-ceiling talent to build for the future. However, the official player list reveals that experience and domestic pedigree still hold a powerful allure. Standing out among the hundreds of young guns and established …

Rahul Chahar has named his all-time IPL XI and sprung a huge surprise by omitting Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) iconic match-winners Andre Russell and Sunil Narine. The Indian leg-spinner instead stacked his side with proven top-order stars and specialist T20 bowlers in an Instagram chat with Crictracker. Rahul Chahar picks his all-time IPL XI ahead of the 2026 season  At …

IPL 2026 mini-auction kicks off on December 16, 2025, in Abu Dhabi, drawing global attention with 350 shortlisted players vying for 77 slots across 10 franchises. This one-day event features a combined purse of ₹237.55 crore, spotlighting uncapped talents amid strategic team rebuilds post-November retentions. Among the buzz, five teenage prodigies aged 18 stand out, blending raw pace, spin wizardry, …

The air in Abu Dhabi is thick with anticipation as the IPL 2026 mini-auction is set to begin tomorrow, December 16th. With franchise war chests loaded—especially for teams like Kolkata Knight Riders (₹64.3 Cr) and Chennai Super Kings (₹43.4 Cr)—and only 77 available slots to fill, the competition will be fierce. While global stars like Cameron Green and Wanindu Hasaranga …

In a thrilling game of BBL|15, the Melbourne Renegades defeated the Brisbane Heat by 14 runs in the second match at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong on December 15, 2025. Batting first, the Renegades posted a formidable 212/5 in their 20 overs, powered by a stunning unbeaten century from New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert. The Heat, chasing 213, managed 198/8 despite …

IPL 2026 mini-auction, set for December 16 in Abu Dhabi, promises intense bidding with teams like KKR and CSK holding substantial purses of ₹64.3 crore and ₹43.4 crore respectively to fill multiple slots. Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has spotlighted two overseas talents as prime targets for these franchises, citing their all-round prowess amid key squad gaps. With 110 overseas …

Timing is everything in cricket, and Tim Seifert could not have picked a better moment to produce one of the finest knocks of his T20 career. Just 24 hours before the IPL 2026 Auction, the New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter lit up Match 02 of BBL|15 with a magnificent century for the Melbourne Renegades against Brisbane Heat at Simonds Stadium, Geelong. Put …

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya created history during the third T20I against South Africa at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala, becoming the third Indian to claim 100 wickets in the format after Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah. Dismissing Tristan Stubbs in his opening over for figures of 1/23, Pandya joined an exclusive global club as the fourth player with over 1,000 runs, …