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India became the first team in cricket history to lose a test match despite having 5 centurions as England completed a fine win on the final day of the first test at Headingley. A fine opening stand from Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett laid the foundations for England’s chase on the fifth day, and they eventually got home in the final hour of play.
Here are our talking points from the game.
Continue reading “Talking points from Headlingley as hosts take 1-0 lead against India”
South Africa created history by upsetting Australia at Lord’s to win the 2025 World Test Championship final. The Proteas started the WTC cycle on a disastrous note- they effectively sent a “C” team to New Zealand because they wanted their main players to feature in the SA20, but aided by a relatively decent draw and some strong individual performances from different players, booked their spot for the finale at Lord’s. Continue reading “Talking Points from South Africa’s historic triumph at Lord’s”
Here is a look at some key moments of timeline & scorecard of the opening test between Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team which was played in Galle on June.
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh manage to salvage a draw in the first Test in Galle. Continue reading “First Test Galle | Sri Lanka national cricket team vs Bangladesh national cricket team 2025 match timeline & scorecard”
England have named their playing XI for the opening test at Headingley, Leeds against India starting June 20.
The squad will be captained by Ben Stokes and have the likes of Ollie Pope, Joe Root and Harry Brook in their set up. Continue reading “England XI for Headingly Test vs India 2025- Chris Woakes returns to the playing XI”
Here is a look at some key moments of timeline & scorecard of the final of the World Test Championship between South Africa national Cricket team vs Australia Men’s cricket team which was played in Lords on June.
South Africa win their maiden ICC title by beating Australia comprehensively by 5 wickets. Continue reading “WTC Final Lords | South Africa national cricket team vs Australia Men’s cricket team timeline & scorecard June 2025”
Here is a look at some key moments of timeline & scorecard of the opening test between England Cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team which was played in Nottingham on May.
England beat Zimbabwe comfortable by an innings and 45 runs. Continue reading “First Test Nottingham | England Cricket team vs Zimbabwe national cricket team 2025 match timeline & scorecard”