Yesterday, New Zealand thrashed South Africa in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 at Gaddafi Stadium Lahore. Chasing a mammoth total, South Africa’s batting line faltered and could only manage to score 312-9 in 50 overs. Scoring an unbeaten 100* off 67 balls David Miller provided hope, but it proved too […]
England were bowled out for 179 in 38.2 overs after they opted to bat first in match 11 of the tournament. Marco Jansen gave an early breakthrough to South Africa by dismissing Phil Salt in the very first over of the inning. He dismissed Jamie Smith (0) and Ben Duckett (24) in quick sessions to […]
The left-arm pacer grabbed the screamer after dismantling England’s top-order with his exceptional bowling. England were off to a disastrous start after opting to bat first as Marco Jansen sent their top three batters back to the pavilion inside seven overs. However, he did not finish there and took one of the stunning catches of […]
South Africa Playing XI: Tristan Stubbs, Ryan Rickelton, Aiden Markram (c), Rassie van der Dussen, Heinrich Klaasen, David Miller, Wiaan Mulder, Marco Jansen, Keshav Maharaj, Lungi Ngidi and Kagiso Rabada. England Playing XI: Ben Duckett, Phil Salt, Jamie Smith (wk), Joe Root, Harry Brook, Jos Buttler (c), Liam Livingstone, Jamie Overton, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid […]
Jos Buttler said he would consider his future as England’s limited-overs captain but will not make any emotional decisions amid calls for him to step down following their Champions Trophy exit. After a five-wicket defeat by Australia in their tournament opener, England were eliminated on Wednesday following their eight-run loss to Afghanistan in Lahore. Buttler […]
Jos Buttler said he would consider his future as England’s limited-overs captain but will not make any emotional decisions amid calls for him to step down following their Champions Trophy exit. After a five-wicket defeat by Australia in their tournament opener, England were eliminated on Wednesday following their eight-run loss to Afghanistan in Lahore. Buttler […]
The losing side will join Pakistan and Bangladesh among the eliminated teams. The Afghan side, led by Hashmatullah Shahidi, will take inspiration from their historic 69-run victory over England in the 2023 ODI World Cup in Delhi. However, Shahidi said that while the team carries confidence from that triumph, they must adopt a fresh approach […]
Carse sustained an injury to his left toe during England’s opening game against Australia on Saturday in Lahore. The 29-year-old all-rounder had missed the last two ODIs against India due to injury, however, he featured in the Champions Trophy 2025 game against Australia. Brydon Carse struggled in the opening game and gave away 69 runs […]
The tourists defeated India by 26 runs in the third game in Rajkot to make a comeback into the five-match IND v ENG T20I series. In the game, England posted a 171-run total on the scoreboard, with Ben Duckett hitting a quick fifty followed by Liam Livingstone’s late blitz. In reply, India’s batting lineup collapsed, […]
According to Indian media outlets, Rahul sought a break and will miss the series, but a BCCI source confirmed that he will be available for Champions Trophy 2025 selections. Rahul’s decision comes after an impressive performance in the recently concluded Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2024-25, where he scored 276 runs in 10 innings at an average of […]
