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As the Women’s World Cup 2025 nears its grand finale, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the nine contenders for the prestigious Player of the Tournament Award. The list features a perfect mix of Indian, Australian, English, and South African stars who have shone throughout the tournament. Player of the Tournament Contenders The official contenders for the Player of the Tournament (POTT) in the Women’s World Cup 2025 are: PlayerCountrySmriti MandhanaIndiaLaura WolvaardtSouth AfricaDeepti SharmaIndiaAshleigh GardnerAustraliaHeather KnightEnglandAnnabel SutherlandAustraliaAlyssa HealyAustraliaAlana KingAustraliaNadine de KlerkSouth Africa Each of these players has delivered consistent match-winning performances and led their teams with distinction during the…

Rashid Khan’s wrist spin has left many batters surprised. Without a doubt, the Afghan spinner is one of the best bowlers going around in T20 cricket. And now Rashid is trying to shun the opponents with his clever leadership tactics. The wrist spinner has had some fruitful stints as captain in international and domestic cricket. Here, we’ll look at Rashid Khan’s captaincy record across all formats. Rashid Khan Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawnNo ResultWin%Test21100050.00ODI71600014.29T20I41221900053.66Total50242600048.00 Rashid Khan first led Afghanistan even before turning 20. He was their stand-in skipper for the World Cup qualifier in 2018. It was only after…

Roston Chase has saved the West Indies from embarrassment on many occasions with his all-round performance, especially in Test cricket. And now it’s in the same format, he carries an additional responsibility. Chase is now the Caribbean sides’ Test skipper, replacing Kraigg Brathwaite in the job. He doesn’t have a vast captaincy experience, which may pose challenges as he leads a dilapidated West Indies unit in the toughest format. That said, here’s Roston Chase’s captaincy record in international cricket. Roston Chase Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawnNo ResultWin%Test5040000.00ODI110000100.00T20I220000100.00Total83400037.5 Chase’s captaincy debut came in an unexpected way. The West Indies rested…

Litton Das has been Bangladesh’s top run-getter across formats since 2020. He has won many matches for his team with his solid batting performances. Now, the responsibility has doubled down, having taken up the mantle of the side in T20I cricket. Still new in the job, Litton is learning the trade quickly. That said, here’s Litton Das’ captaincy record in international cricket. Litton Das Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawnNo ResultWin%Test110000100.00ODI73300142.85T20I26131200152.00Total34171500253.13 Litton Das captaincy debut came in a T20I match against New Zealand in 2021. He stepped up in the absence of Mahmudullah. Then Litton had a few stand-in stints…

PAK VS SA 3rd T20I, Dream11 Team Prediction for Pakistan vs South Africa T20I Series 2025 Preview: Pakistan have managed to bring out their best performance after getting humiliated in the first game in Rawalpindi. They thrashed South Africa by nine wickets, and Salman Mirza and Saim Ayub helped Pakistan to record a good chase. Now the series is at 1-1, and the third and final game will decide the winner of the series. The last game will begin at 8:30 PM IST on Saturday (November 1) at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. South Africa have had a great first game, but their performance in the second match was totally opposite. The pitch…

Sanju Samson, one of India’s most stylish and naturally gifted stroke-makers, has faced Australia in limited T20I encounters. Known for his fluent timing and aggressive intent, Samson played a few quick cameos during India’s 2020 tour of Australia. Though the innings were brief, they showcased his elegant stroke play, especially through cover and midwicket regions, against quality bowlers like Henriques and Swepson. Sanju Samson T20I Performance vs Australia Samson’s T20I record against Australia includes three innings, all played during the 2020 away series. Batting consistently at No. 4, he provided brisk starts but couldn’t convert them into big scores. MatchDateGroundPositionRunsBallsStrike…

Kuldeep Yadav, India’s left-arm wrist spinner, has consistently tested Australia’s world-class batting lineups across formats. His variations, especially the wrong’un and drift, have made him a unique weapon against top-order batters like Warner, Finch, Smith, and Maxwell. From his memorable Test debut in Dharamsala to consistent ODI success, Kuldeep has built a remarkable record against the Aussies. Kuldeep Yadav vs Australia Stats (All Formats) FormatMatchesWicketsBestAverageEconomyStrike RateTest295/9921.113.0036.5ODI20323/5440.066.0040.5T20I8102/1619.707.2016.4 Read Also:- India vs Australia 2025: Full Squad, Schedule Kuldeep Yadav vs Australia – Test Record Kuldeep’s Test career against Australia started in 2017, and he made an immediate impact by taking four wickets…

Virat Kohli is one of India’s greatest Test batters. His *highest Test score is 254 against South Africa in Pune (2019)**. In this superb innings, he hit 33 fours and 2 sixes and batted with full control. India declared on a massive total and won by an innings and 137 runs. This knock is often called his red-ball masterpiece. Virat Kohli Test Cricket Quick Overview StatDetailHighest Test Score254* vs South Africa, Pune (2019)Balls Faced in 254*336Boundaries in 254*33 fours, 2 sixesTest Matches123Test Runs9,230Test Average~46.8–47100s / 50s (Tests)30 / 31Double Hundreds7 (all as captain)Test CaptaincyLed India in 68 TestsTest RetirementMay 2025…

Mitchell Marsh’s explosive 46 and early fireworks from Travis Head guided Australia to a comfortable win despite late fightbacks from Indian bowlers. Match Summary India’s Struggle With the Bat Earlier in the day, India were bowled out for 125 runs in 18.4 overs after being invited to bat first. The visitors faced a fierce Australian bowling attack led by Josh Hazlewood (3/13) and Nathan Ellis (2/21). Only Abhishek Sharma (68 off 37 balls) and Harshit Rana (35 off 33) offered resistance, as India failed to recover from early setbacks. The rest of the lineup crumbled, leaving the team with a…

The amazement and the thrill of the Australia vs India T20I cricket was short-lived in Canberra as the first T20I between the two sides was washed-out due to rain. Now the attention shifts to the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) for the 2nd T20I on 31st October. The 1st India vs Australia T20I was poised for a grand action-packed cricket. Despite losing the wicket of Abhishek Sharma early inside the powerplay, Shubman Gill and captain Suryakumar Yadav added 62 runs partnership for the 2nd wicket. Team India were on 97-1 after 9.4 overs before the second interruption stopped the match. The game couldn’t resume following on from…