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In a hard-fought battle at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, England Women held their nerves to clinch a 4-wicket victory over a spirited Bangladesh Women side in the 8th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025. This win marked England’s second consecutive victory in the tournament, taking them to 4 points on the table. Bangladesh Women’s Innings – Rabeya’s Late Fireworks Lift Total to 178 Opting to bat first, Bangladesh Women struggled for momentum throughout the innings. The top order collapsed early, and it was Sobhana Mostary who stood out with a patient 60 off 108 balls, holding one…

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 is set to be historic—not just for the cricket played but for the officiating crew. For the first time in Women’s World Cup history, the ICC has appointed an all-female Emirates Panel of Match Officials—a total of 14 umpires and 4 match referees—to oversee the tournament. This move underscores the ICC’s commitment to gender equity, visibility, and creating role models in cricket beyond the playing field. ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: All‑Female Umpiring List: Match Referees (4) Umpires (14) This collection of match officials comes from nine different countries, bringing diverse experience, backgrounds,…

IPL 2026 Auction: Underrated Players Who Could Spark Bidding Wars – As the IPL 2026 mini-auction approaches, franchise war rooms are buzzing with strategies, trade window decisions, and scouting reports. While the spotlight will naturally fall on the big-ticket names and high-profile trade targets, this year’s auction might also be remembered for the dark horses—those underrated or breakout performers who quietly made their mark in international cricket or franchise leagues like The Hundred and MLC. Let’s explore the top underrated players expected to attract major bids in the upcoming IPL 2026 mini-auction. IPL 2026 Auction Underrated Players List 1. Jacob…

ENG-W VS BAN-W Match 8 Dream11 Team Prediction for Women’s World Cup 2025 Preview: England Women had a great start to the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, and they outpowered South Africa Women by ten wickets to record their biggest World Cup win ever. That has skyrocketed their NRR, and they will be looking to replicate that performance in the second game as well. England Women will lock horns with Bangladesh Women in match no. 8 on Tuesday at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati, at 3 PM IST. Both teams are coming into this game after winning their last match. England…

South African opener Tazmin Brits has emerged as one of the most consistent and powerful batters in women’s cricket in recent years. From her early struggles to becoming a reliable name in international cricket, she has carved out a strong career with match-winning performances across formats. Let’s take a detailed look at her century records in Test, ODI, T20I, and domestic T20 formats, along with her key stats and milestones. Tazmin Brits Career Overview FormatMatchesInningsRunsHighest Score100s50sAverageStrike RateTest1236310018.0020.57ODI41411525171*7239.1080.90T20I6865171998*01432.43106.63All T20s75722068118*11635.65113.43 Tazmin Brits Century in Test Cricket Tazmin Brits has played only 1 Test match so far (vs Australia, W.A.C.A – Feb 2024)…

Indian cricket has witnessed some of the greatest leaders over the decades — from Kapil Dev’s historic World Cup triumph in 1983 to MS Dhoni’s ICC treble, Virat Kohli’s aggressive dominance, and Rohit Sharma’s golden run in white-ball cricket. While each captain left a strong legacy, the numbers clearly show that Rohit Sharma stands as India’s most successful ODI captain in terms of win percentage and consistency. Rohit Sharma – India’s Most Successful ODI Captain Rohit Sharma led India in 56 ODIs, winning 42 matches, losing only 12, with 1 tie and 1 no result. This gives him an extraordinary…

Cricket fans were treated to several big updates in the last 24 hours – from Australia announcing their ODI squad for the India series to Rohit Sharma’s intense practice sessions, Mithali Raj being honored at Vizag, and Sunil Joshi’s coaching move. Here’s a round-up of the latest cricket news. Australia Announce ODI Squad for India Series Cricket Australia has revealed its squad for the upcoming ODI series against India. All-rounder Mitchell Marsh will lead the side, while key pacers and experienced names make a strong lineup. Australia Squad:Mitchell Marsh (C), Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Xavier Bartlett, Alex Carey,…

Bangladesh vs Afghanistan has quickly become one of the most exciting rivalries in T20 cricket. Since their first meeting in 2014, these two teams have produced nail-biting finishes, memorable performances, and some heated moments. Afghanistan holds the edge overall, but Bangladesh’s recent wins have shown their ability to challenge the Afghans in any condition. Bangladesh vs Afghanistan T20I Head-to-Head Records CategoryBangladeshAfghanistanMatches Played1616Wins97Losses79Highest Total157/8 (2019, Chattogram)167/5 (2018, Dehradun)Lowest Total105 all out (2024, Kingstown)72 all out (2014, Mirpur)Most Recent MatchWon by 6 Wickets (Oct 05, 2025,  Sharjah)Lost by 6 Wickets (Oct 05, 2025,  Sharjah) Afghanistan leads the head-to-head 7-6, but the competition…

Bangladesh vs England is an uncommon contest in women’s cricket. In fact, neither team has even played against each other outside ICC tournaments. And they also faced each other for the first time not too long ago. Bangladesh and England faced off in women’s cricket for the first time in 2014. It was a T20 World Cup fixture, which England won, though not without some hiccups. Bangladesh’s controlled bowling attack kept England below 140. Although Bangladesh couldn’t chase the total, it showed their potential. And Bangladesh will get another chance to display their potential in full force against England in…

Jaker Ali’s stocks are rising in Bangladesh cricket. What makes him a hot commodity is his aggressive batting style. Not many Bangladeshi batters play with fearless intent, let alone smash regular sixes. Ali just defies that with his solid ball-striking abilities. On top of that, he’s also a fine wicketkeeper, providing the full package a team needs, especially in limited-overs cricket. And now, Ali has also been entrusted with Bangladesh’s captaincy, although in a stand-in capacity. So he’s juggling between batting, wicketkeeping, and leading. Here you can find Jaker Ali’s captaincy record in international cricket. Jaker Ali Captaincy Record in…