Visakhapatnam: India’s young opener Shafali Verma starred in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka, delivering a blistering performance that led India to a 7-wicket victory. Chasing a target of 129, Shafali scored an unbeaten 69 off just 34 balls, hitting 11 boundaries and a six, and was named Player of the Match. Shafali Overtakes MandhanaThis match marked Shafali Verma’s 92nd T20I appearance for India. With her 8th Player of the Match award, she has now surpassed fellow Indian batters Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues, both of whom have 7 awards each. In women’s T20Is for India, the record for most Player of the Match awards is held by Mithali Raj with 12, followed by Harmanpreet Kaur with 11. Top Player of the Match Awards in Indian Women’s T20Is Mithali Raj – 12 ...

New Delhi: After nearly 15 years, Virat Kohli is making a return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, representing Delhi under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant. In the tournament’s opening match, Delhi will take on Andhra Pradesh. Kohli is now just one run away from reaching a monumental milestone in List A cricket, crossing 16,000 career runs—a feat achieved by only a few cricketing legends. Kohli’s Record in the Vijay Hazare TrophyKohli has played 17 matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Delhi, batting in 16 innings and scoring 910 runs at an average of 60.66. His highest score in the tournament is 124, and he has recorded four centuries and four half-centuries. Kohli made his List A debut for Delhi against the Army in 2006, before representing India in the Under-19 World Cup. One Run Away fr...

New Delhi: With the year 2025 coming to a close and India’s international fixtures completed across formats, it’s time to look back at the standout bowlers for Team India. Here’s a look at the five bowlers who took the most wickets for India across Tests, ODIs, and T20s this year. 1. Kuldeep Yadav – Leading the ChartsSpinner Kuldeep Yadav topped the charts in 2025, claiming 60 wickets in 25 matches. His consistent performances with the ball made him India’s most successful wicket-taker of the year. 2. Varun Chakravarthy – The Mystery SpinnerVarun Chakravarthy, renowned for his mystery spin, impressed once again with 46 wickets in 24 matches. His variations troubled batsmen across formats, cementing his place as a key bowler for India. 3. Jasprit Bumrah – Experienced PacerIndia’s f...

New Delhi: India continued its dominant run in the ongoing five-match Women’s T20 series against Sri Lanka with a 7-wicket victory in the second game at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. While young opener Shafali Verma starred with a storming 69* off 34 balls, veteran batter Smriti Mandhana struggled once again, getting out cheaply for 14 runs from 11 balls. Shafali Verma Steals the ShowShafali Verma’s explosive batting helped India chase down the modest target of 129 in just 12 overs, earning her the Player of the Match award. Her aggressive stroke play ensured India maintained control throughout the chase. Captain Harmanpreet Kaur and other batters contributed in supporting roles, but it was Shafali’s innings that made the difference. Smriti Mandhana Faces Setback in Ra...

New Delhi: New Zealand is set to tour India in January, featuring a 3-match ODI series followed by a 5-match T20 series. The tour is scheduled to begin on January 11, promising high-octane cricket action between the two nations. Squad Announcements and CaptainsNew Zealand has announced its squads for both formats. Michael Bracewell will lead the ODI side, while Mitchell Santner will captain the T20 team. Why Is Williamson Missing from the ODI Squad?Former New Zealand captain and star batter Kane Williamson, who has retired from T20 internationals but continues to play ODIs, will miss the ODI series against India. Williamson’s absence is due to his commitment to the SA20 League in South Africa. New Zealand Cricket confirmed, “Due to his participation in the SA20 League, Kane Williamso...

Visakhapatnam: India continued its dominant run in the ongoing five-match Women's T20 series against Sri Lanka with a convincing 7-wicket victory in the second game at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. Having won the first match by 8 wickets, Team India now leads the series 2-0. The third T20 is scheduled to be played on December 26 in Thiruvananthapuram. Shafali Verma’s Explosive KnockIndia’s dynamic opener, Shafali Verma, played a storming innings, scoring an unbeaten 69 runs off just 34 balls at a strike rate of 202.94. Her aggressive batting powered India to chase down the target of 129 in just 11.5 overs, losing only 3 wickets. Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 26 runs, while Smriti Mandhana and captain Harmanpreet Kaur added 14 and 10 runs respectively. For Sri Lanka, Malsh...