Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha produced a blistering assault in the third T20I against Sri Lanka, setting a rare record for the highest strike rate by a captain in T20 international cricket. Despite Pakistan falling short by 14 runs in their chase of 198 at Dambulla, Agha’s explosive cameo of 45 off just 12 balls … Read more
Babar Azam has established himself as the defining batsman of the current era, topping international cricket’s run-scoring charts from 2020 to 2025 with a staggering 8,825 runs across all formats. The Pakistan star’s remarkable aggregate over this six-year period places him clear at the summit, ahead of some of cricket’s greatest contemporary batsmen including Joe … Read more
The squad retains Aiden Markram as captain and features a blend of explosive batting, all-round depth, and a potent pace attack supplemented by quality spin options. With the tournament scheduled across Sri Lanka and India from February 7 to March 8, 2026, South Africa has selected a squad designed to handle subcontinental conditions while maintaining … Read more
South Africa posted an imposing 213 for 4 before their new-ball bowlers exploited early conditions brilliantly to reduce India to 32 for 3, effectively ending the contest. Despite Tilak Varma’s fluent 62, India were bowled out for 162 with five balls remaining, as South Africa bounced back emphatically after losing the series opener in Cuttack. … Read more
The series, scheduled ahead of Australia’s tour to South Africa in September-October 2026, will be played in Harare and possibly Bulawayo. The flagship 10,000-seat stadium at Victoria Falls is unlikely to be ready in time for the visit. The matches represent important preparation for both nations ahead of the 2027 World Cup in southern Africa, … Read more
Pakistan cricket received a significant boost in the latest ICC Player ODI Rankings, with multiple national stars making substantial gains following their commanding series whitewash against Sri Lanka. The rankings update brought positive news across both batting and bowling departments, headlined by leg-spinner Abrar Ahmed’s historic breakthrough into the top 10 bowlers and Babar Azam’s … Read more
India’s humiliating defeat to South Africa in the opening Test at Eden Gardens has exposed a troubling vulnerability: their batters’ struggles against quality spin bowling on the very turning tracks they’ve long prepared to suit their own strengths. The shocking collapse bundled out for just 93 while chasing a modest 124 for victory represents more … Read more
Pakistan secured a comprehensive 3-0 series whitewash over Sri Lanka with a comfortable six-wicket victory in Rawalpindi, as Mohammad Wasim’s three wicket haul restricted the visitors to 211 before Fakhar Zaman’s half-century guided the hosts to victory with 5.2 overs remaining. The result caps a dominant series performance from Pakistan, who outplayed Sri Lanka across … Read more
The 22-year-old right-hander, considered one of South Africa’s brightest white-ball prospects, has been sidelined with a low-grade shoulder muscle strain suffered on the eve of the series. Team management confirmed the decision to rest Brevis is precautionary, designed to prevent aggravation of the injury ahead of a congested international schedule that includes a crucial Test … Read more
The milestone moment arrived before a passionate home crowd that erupted in celebration as Pakistan’s former captain reached the historic achievement. While his contribution of 11 runs from 18 balls may appear modest on paper, those runs carried immense significance, elevating Babar to the pinnacle of T20I batting. A Historic Achievement Babar Azam now sits … Read more