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Ben Stokes’ captaincy has pushed the bar high for England’s Test team. And now Harry Brook looks to emulate Stokes’ success in the white-ball setup. After Jos Buttler resignation, Brook has taken up the mantle in ODIs and T20Is. He has already been England’s go-getter with the bat since his debut in 2022. And now he would like to lead the unit from the front. This article will take you through Harry Brook captaincy record in international cricket. Harry Brook Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawNo ResultWin %Test——-ODI136700046.15T20I85100283.33Total2111800255.00 Before the full-time appointment, Brook had an opportunity to lead England in…

Chattogram, October 29, 2025: West Indies continued their impressive form in white-ball cricket as they defeated Bangladesh by 14 runs in the second T20I at the Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, Chattogram. With this win, the Caribbean side took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Match Summary Match DetailResultFixture2nd T20I – Bangladesh vs West IndiesVenueBir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium, ChattogramTossWest Indies won and chose to batWest Indies Innings149/9 (20 overs)Bangladesh Innings135/8 (20 overs)ResultWest Indies won by 14 runsPlayer of the MatchRomario Shepherd (WI) – 3/29 & 13 runs West Indies’ Strong Start and Mid-Innings…

The Australian cricket team will be looking to use their momentum from the recent ODI series win as they prepare for the 1st T20I to be played at the Manuka Oval in Canberra. In this article, we take a look at the Manuka Oval Pitch Report, whether it is batting friendly or bowling friendly. The Australian team won the recent 3 match ODI series 2-1 winning the first two matches before losing the 3rd. Now Australia and India are set to play a total of 5 T20I matches as part of their preparation for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026 in India…

South Africa Women have created history in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, reaching the final for the first time ever under the leadership of Captain Laura Wolvaardt. The Proteas captain led from the front with a record-breaking performance in the semifinal, earning widespread praise from fans and experts alike. South Africa Reach Their First Women’s World Cup Final It’s a landmark moment for South African women’s cricket — the team has qualified for the World Cup final for the first time in history. Led by Laura Wolvaardt, South Africa produced a dominant performance in the semifinal to secure their…

Nat Sciver-Brunt is one of the finest all-rounders in women’s cricket. She has proven her utility with both bat and ball on many occasions for England. And now Sciver-Brunt is stepping up as their skipper across formats. She has taken over a team that needs a major overhaul. So it will be interesting to see how fruitful Sciver-Brunt’s captaincy stint turns out to be. On that note, here’s Nat Sciver-Brunt’s captaincy record in all formats. Nat Sciver-Brunt Captaincy Record in All Formats FormatMatchesWonLostTiedDrawnNo ResultWin%Test——-ODI1510400171.40T20I1611500068.75Total3121900170.00 Sciver-Brunt first captained England in March 2021. She stood in for injured Heather Knight in the…

South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt played one of the finest innings of her career, smashing 169 runs off just 143 balls to guide her team to a massive 125-run victory over England in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 semi-final at Guwahati. Batting first, South Africa posted a commanding total of 319/7 in 50 overs. Wolvaardt dominated from the start, striking 20 fours and 4 sixes, and stitched a crucial 116-run opening stand with Tazmin Brits (45). Her timing, placement, and calmness under pressure once again showed why she’s among the best batters in world cricket. In reply, England’s batting…

Cricket has different types of matches such as Tests, ODIs, and T20Is, but there’s another lesser-known category — the unofficial Test match. While it looks and feels like a regular Test match, it doesn’t carry the official “Test” status from the International Cricket Council (ICC). Let’s understand everything about it in simple terms. Unofficial Test Match in Cricket Overview AspectUnofficial Test MatchRecognized by ICC?NoMatch Duration3–4 daysFormat TypeFirst-ClassPlayer StatisticsAdded to domestic recordsExampleIndia A vs South Africa A (2025)Main PurposeFitness, selection, and preparation What Is an Unofficial Test Match? An unofficial Test match is a first-class match played between two representative teams…

Cricket is not just about bat and ball — it’s equally about the surface on which the game is played. The pitch plays a vital role in deciding how a match unfolds, whether it becomes a high-scoring contest or a low-scoring thriller. The behavior of the ball — bounce, swing, and turn — all depend on the type of cricket pitch. In this detailed article, let’s understand the types of cricket pitches, how they are prepared, and how they differ across various countries. Types of Pitches in Cricket TypeIdeal ForFound InKey FeatureGreenFast BowlersEngland, NZ, SASwing & SeamDustySpinnersIndia, SLTurn & GripFlatBatsmenODIs,…

India vs Australia is a matchup to watch for whenever both sides play in women’s cricket. While Australia have had an upper hand over India since 1977, the Women in Blue have punched above their weight in the last decade or so. Take, for instance, some ICC encounters between them in recent years. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten 171 in the 2017 World Cup semi-final kept Australia away from the title. Three years later, both sides faced off in the T20 World Cup final, which Australia dominated in front of a packed MCG. Even outside the ICC events, India and Australia have…

Date: Wednesday, 29 October 2025, Venue: Manuka Oval, Canberra – Rain had the final say in the series opener between Australia and India. The match was officially called off at 9:57 PM local time (4:27 PM IST) with India cruising at 97/1 in 9.4 overs. With floodlights set to switch off at 11:00 PM local and persistent showers making the outfield unplayable, a restart wasn’t possible. How the game unfolded (in simple words) Read Also:- Prithvi Shaw Not Given ‘Player of the Match’ Despite 222 Score at abandonment India 97/1 in 9.4 overs Key moments Playing XIs India: Abhishek Sharma,…