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Cricket is a game often interrupted by unpredictable weather, and rain can change the outcome of even the most thrilling match. To ensure fairness in such situations, the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern (DLS) Method was introduced — a mathematical formula that helps calculate a fair target for the team batting second when overs are lost due to rain or other interruptions. Full Form of DLS Method DLS stands for Duckworth–Lewis–Stern Method.It was originally developed by Frank Duckworth and Tony Lewis in 1997, and later updated by Professor Steven Stern in 2015 to reflect modern scoring patterns in ODI and T20 cricket. DLS Method…

The highly anticipated India tour of Australia 2025 is set to begin on October 19 and will feature a total of 3 ODIs and 5 T20Is, running until November 8. With some of the biggest names in cricket making their return to the squad — including Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli — fans are in for a blockbuster series down under. Alongside the on-field action, the broadcast experience will be just as thrilling. Viewers across India will be able to enjoy live coverage in five different languages — English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada — on Star Sports and JioCinema.…

Indian cricket continues to make headlines both on and off the field. From Harbhajan Singh’s emotional words for Virat Kohli, to Mohammad Siraj’s brilliance against West Indies, and the Indian women’s team’s spiritual visit to Ujjain, here’s a look at the latest cricket updates. Harbhajan Singh on Virat Kohli: “He Shines When Things Get Tough” Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh praised Virat Kohli, calling him one of the rare players who thrives under pressure. Harbhajan said, “Virat Kohli is now heading to Australia, his favorite place to bat, and I’m sure he’ll once again show his mettle there. Some players…

Australia vs Bangladesh isn’t a common fixture in women’s cricket. In fact, both sides played against each other for the first time in 2020. So it’s a relatively new matchup, though without much competition. Australia are the most dominant team in women’s cricket, while Bangladesh haven’t quite established themselves yet. And that reflects in the wide gulf between both sides. Australia have shown their class in their limited fixtures. Be it Alyssa Healy-Beth Mooney destroying Bangladesh’s bowling attack in the 2020 Women’s T20 World Cup or their series sweeps in 2024, Australia have completely dominated. Bangladesh, meanwhile, have struggled to…

Afghanistan and Bangladesh have developed an exciting ODI rivalry over the years. What started as occasional fixtures has now become a consistent bilateral contest, with both teams pushing each other in every series. As of their most recent meetings, the competition has become evenly matched, with both teams showing moments of brilliance. AFG vs BAN Head-to-Head ODI Record Afghanistan and Bangladesh have faced each other 19 times in One Day Internationals (ODIs). DetailBangladesh Afghanistan Matches Played2222Matches Won1111No Result00Tied00 Bangladesh and Afghanistan have equaly, with 11 wins, while Afghanistan has won 11 ODIs, showing their rapid rise in the 50-over format.…

Sri Lanka Women (SL-W) will face New Zealand Women (NZ-W) in the 15th match of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, on October 14, 2025, at 3:00 PM IST.Both teams enter this encounter with contrasting forms — New Zealand Women riding high after a dominant 100-run win against Bangladesh, while Sri Lanka Women are still searching for their first victory in the tournament. Let’s look at the complete head-to-head record, recent form, and key player statistics between the two sides. SL-W vs NZ-W ODI Head-to-Head Record Match TypeTotal MatchesSri Lanka Women WinsNew Zealand Women…

ENG-W VS PAK-W Match 16 Dream11 Team Prediction for Women’s World Cup 2025 Preview: Match no. 16 of the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 will be played between Pakistan Women, who are searching for their first semifinal appearance, and England Women, who are searching for their fifth title. This game will be played at R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo on Wednesday at 3 PM IST. These two teams are on the opposite ends of the points table. Pakistan are at the bottom of the ladder.  They have played three games and have lost all three matches. That has put them…

Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Pitch Report: United Arab Emirates is one of the prominent nations to host a cricket tournament. Despite the UAE not having a full-member side in cricket, they keep playing cricket as an associate nation and host big tournaments like the ICC or other multinational tournaments. Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium is one of the premier cricket venues in the UAE, which is named after the founder of the UAE, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan. It was established in 2004, and it hosted its maiden first-class match in 2004. The first T20I played here was in 2004,…

England and Pakistan first played against each other in women’s cricket in 1997. From then till 2009, both sides only met three times, all in ICC events. But from 2012 onwards, England Women and Pakistan Women have been playing each other more frequently. And, as usual, England have dominated through and through.  They have recorded some of the largest wins against Pakistan, showing the massive gulf between both sides. Take, for instance, their first ODI encounter in 1997, which England won by a massive 230 runs. Cut to 2013, England thrashed Pakistan by a 200-plus run margin in back-to-back ODIs!…

AFG VS BAN 3rd ODI, Dream11 Team Prediction for Afghanistan vs Bangladesh ODI Series 2025 Preview: The UAE tour between Afghanistan and Bangladesh has come to an end, where these two teams have played five limited-over games. It started with T20Is, and Bangladesh won the series 3-0. Now, Afghanistan have bounced back well, and they have taken a 2-0 unassailable lead in the series with one match left. The final ODI will be played at the same venue, Sheikh Zayed Stadium, on Tuesday at 5:30 PM IST.  Bangladesh have shown a contrasting form from the T20Is. It has been the…