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Sri Lanka Women faced a major setback early in their innings during the 18th ODI of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 against South Africa Women at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. The young opener Vishmi Gunaratne suffered a knee injury and had to retire hurt after showing great promise in her short stay at the crease. How the Injury Happened The incident occurred in the 5th over of the Sri Lankan innings. Vishmi Gunaratne was batting confidently, having scored 12 runs off 16 balls, including two boundaries. Facing South African pacer Marizanne Kapp, Vishmi played the ball to mid-on…

Virat Kohli, one of the greatest ODI batsmen of all time, has dominated world cricket with his consistency, fitness, and match-winning knocks. With over 14,000 ODI runs and 50+ centuries, Kohli’s innings often define India’s success. Let’s look at his top 5 highest scores in One Day Internationals, each showcasing a different phase of his incredible career. Virat Kohli’s Top 5 ODI Scores RankRunsBallsAgainstVenueDateStrike RateResult1183148PakistanMirpur18 Mar 2012123.64India won2166*110Sri LankaThiruvananthapuram15 Jan 2023150.90India won3160*159South AfricaCape Town7 Feb 2018100.62India won4157*129West IndiesVisakhapatnam24 Oct 2018121.70Match tied5154*134New ZealandMohali23 Oct 2016114.92India won 1. 183 vs Pakistan – Mirpur, Asia Cup 2012 Match Date: March 18, 2012Venue: Shere…

Cricket has entered a new era with the introduction of Test Twenty, the world’s first 80-over format that blends the strategy of Test cricket with the energy of T20s. Designed for young players aged 13 to 19, this revolutionary format aims to make the game more inclusive, data-driven, and globally accessible. Test Twenty, conceptualized by Gaurav Bahirvani (Executive Chairman, The One One Six Network), is backed by legends AB de Villiers, Harbhajan Singh, Sir Clive Lloyd, and Matthew Hayden, and is set to officially debut in January 2026. What is Test Twenty? Test Twenty, also called “Test T20”, is cricket’s…

One Day Internationals (ODIs) have given fans some of the most thrilling batting performances in cricket history. Over the years, a few players have redefined the art of batting by crossing the 200-run mark — a once unthinkable milestone. From Rohit Sharma’s record-breaking 264 to Glenn Maxwell’s magical 201*, these innings have become legendary. Here’s a complete list of the Top 10 Highest ODI Scores by Batsman, updated till 2025, along with details of players, opposition, and match venues. Read Also:- Most Controversial Bats in Cricket History Top 10 Highest Individual Scores in ODI Cricket RankPlayerRunsBalls4s6sStrike RateTeamOppositionVenueDate1Rohit Sharma (IND)264173339152.60IndiaSri LankaEden…

Cricket fans have witnessed many explosive innings in One Day Internationals (ODIs), where teams have scored massive totals that left audiences amazed. Over the years, the combination of powerful hitting, flat pitches, and modern batting techniques has made 400-plus scores more common than ever. Here’s a complete look at the Top 30 highest team scores in ODI history updated till 2025, featuring unforgettable batting masterclasses from teams like England, South Africa, India, Australia, and Sri Lanka. England Leads the Chart with 498/4 England holds the world record for the highest team total in ODI cricket, smashing 498/4 against the Netherlands…

The ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has entered the most interesting phase of the tournament. Every match now onwards holds an utmost importance from every team with the fight now intensifying for the semi-finals spot. Dr. Y.S. Rajashekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is set to hold some crucial matches in the lead-up to the semi-finals. The first match of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at the venue will be played between Team India and South Africa Women’s team on October 9 from 3 P.M Indian Standard Time (IST). The venue will hold a total of…

Alyssa Jean Healy, one of the most explosive batters in women’s cricket, has transformed the role of wicketkeeper-batters with her fearless approach and consistency. Known for her aggressive stroke play and match-winning knocks, Healy has delivered memorable centuries across formats — from dominant hundreds in ODIs and T20s to unforgettable performances in domestic cricket. This article covers her century list across Tests, ODIs, T20Is, and Domestic T20s with complete match details and her evolution into one of the world’s most dangerous openers. Alyssa Healy Centuries Summary (All Formats) FormatMatchesInnings100s50sHighest ScoreTests10160399ODIs122110818170T20Is162143117148*Domestic T20318297637148*Total (All Formats)6125661575170 1. Alyssa Healy in Tests Though Healy…

Jatinder Singh has been an integral part of the Oman lineup. He has carried the weight of their batting for over a decade. And now he also shoulders the responsibility of leading Oman on the international stage. He has been in charge of the team since November 2024. This article looks at Jatinder Singh’s captaincy record in international cricket. Asia Cup 2025 update: Oman were placed in Group A alongside India, Pakistan and UAE. Despite a fighting display, India and Pakistan qualified for the Super Four from this group. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh advanced from Group B, while Oman’s journey…

Cricket fans were treated to a mix of nostalgia, innovation, and excitement today — as the cricket world celebrated Anil Kumble’s birthday, admired Virat Kohli’s incredible fitness at 36, and discussed a brand-new cricket format, “Test Twenty”, set to launch next year. Anil Kumble – The Pride of Indian Cricket The cricket fraternity came together to wish the legendary Anil Kumble on his birthday. One of the greatest bowlers in cricket history, Kumble’s records remain unmatched: ಟೀಮ್ ಇಂಡಿಯಾ ಮತ್ತು ನಮ್ಮ ತಂಡದ ಮಾಜಿ ನಾಯಕ ಅನಿಲ್ ಕುಂಬ್ಳೆ ಅವರಿಗೆ ಹುಟ್ಟು ಹಬ್ಬದ ಶುಭಾಶಯಗಳು! 𝘾𝘼𝙋𝙏𝙀𝙉 spins into his 5️⃣5️⃣th! 💫🥳Wishing a very happy birthday to…

The rivalry between Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) and South Africa Women (SA-W) has produced many thrilling matches across both ODI and T20 formats. Over the years, South Africa has generally held the edge, but Sri Lanka have had shining moments too. Here’s a detailed breakdown of their head-to-head encounters, records, standout players, and recent highlights. 1. SL-W vs SA-W ODIs: Head-to-Head & Key Records 1.1 Overall ODI Record TeamMatchesWinsLossesNo ResultWin %South Africa Women251663~72.72%Sri Lanka Women256163~27.27% South Africa have maintained strong dominance in the ODI format, winning a large majority of the matches. 1.2 Recent ODI Highlights (2024–2025) These recent encounters…