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AnalysisIt was a dream day for Team India at the Optus Stadium, as they thoroughly dominated the proceedings on Day 3 of the Perth Test. Resuming at an overnight score of 172/0, the opening pair of KL Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal added 29 more runs before Mitchell Starc ended the mammoth partnership.
AnalysisThe much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy opener in Perth delivered an unforgettable opening day of Test cricket, with drama unfolding at every turn. On a lively pitch offering grass, pace, and bounce, 17 wickets tumbled as the pacers reigned supreme.
Sri Lanka secured their fifth bilateral ODI series victory of the year with a thrilling 3-wicket win over New Zealand in the second match of the 3-game series. Opting to bat first, New Zealand faced interruptions from rain, which hampered their momentum
The highly anticipated five-match T20I series between England and the West Indies ended in a 3-1 victory for England, with the final match being abandoned due to rain. England’s dominance was driven by standout performances from both bat and ball.
India showcased a dominant performance to seal a 3-1 series win over South Africa with a thumping 135-run victory at the Wanderers Stadium. Opting to bat first after Suryakumar Yadav finally won the toss, the visitors set the stage for a historic game.
Jansen blasted a stunning 54 off just 16 balls, registering the fastest half-century ever against India. His power-hitting took the game down to the wire and created tense moments for the Indian side
India seized a thrilling victory over South Africa in a high-scoring clash in Centurion, taking a 2-1 lead in the four-match T20I series.
After a disappointing loss in the first T20I, South Africa bounced back with a thrilling victory in the second match, leveling the series in a nail-biting finish. Despite Varun Chakravarthy’s outstanding five-wicket haul, India’s bowlers couldn't contain the hosts in the final overs
In an intense second T20I showdown, South Africa edged past India to level the series, thanks to a stellar finish by Tristan Stubbs, who single-handedly carried his side to victory. India's Varun Chakaravarthy was the star with the ball, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul, but his efforts went in vain as India's pace attack faltered at the death.
Varun Chakravarthy’s impressive form in T20s for India continues to soar, with his performance peaking at the perfect time in the series against South Africa. In the first T20, Chakravarthy played a pivotal role, claiming 3 crucial wickets to complement Sanju Samson's commanding century.
It is not my job to announce the winner
Rohit Sharma on being asked if England were rightly awarded the World Cup title in 2019