After a disappointing start to their Champions Trophy campaign with a loss to South Africa, Afghanistan is eager to bounce back with a crucial victory against England. Both teams will face each other in their second group-stage match on Wednesday, February 26, at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium. Both sides are still searching for their first win of the tournament. This will be a knockout match—whichever team loses will be eliminated from the competition. Disappointing Start for Afghanistan In their opening match, Afghanistan struggled to contain South Africa’s batting attack, as the Proteas posted a strong total of 315/6. Wicketkeeper-batsman Ryan Rickelton…
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The 7th match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between Australia and South Africa on Tuesday at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. This match is crucial for both teams, as the winner will secure a spot in the semi-finals. Both teams are coming into this match after winning their opening encounters. Australia played their first match against England, where they successfully chased down a massive target of 351 runs. Meanwhile, South Africa faced Afghanistan in their first match and registered a 107-run victory. With a semi-final spot on the line, both teams are expected to give a tough fight…
Australia and South Africa will face each other on Tuesday, 25th February, in the Champions Trophy 2025 Group B match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. Both teams will aim to continue their winning momentum. Australia’s Performance in Their Opening Match Australia secured a remarkable five-wicket victory against England in their opening match of the tournament. England, batting first, posted a strong total of 351/8, with Ben Duckett playing a brilliant knock of 165 runs. During the run chase, Australia’s wicketkeeper-batsman Josh Inglis scored a fantastic century, leading his team to victory. Matthew Short also contributed significantly with 63 runs, while Alex…
The sixth match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will be played between New Zealand and Bangladesh at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium. A win in this match will secure New Zealand’s place in the semi-finals, while for Bangladesh, it is a do-or-die encounter. They suffered a crushing defeat against India in their previous match and will be looking to bounce back. Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium is generally batting-friendly, often producing high-scoring games. Teams winning the toss usually prefer to bowl first. A total of 26 ODIs have been played at this venue so…
After defeating Bangladesh, Team India continued its dominance by crushing Pakistan in the Champions Trophy. Chasing a target of 242 runs, India secured a convincing 6-wicket victory in the 43rd over. Virat Kohli sealed the win with a boundary, completing his century in the process. He remained unbeaten on 100 runs and set multiple records during the match. Let’s take a look at Kohli’s remarkable achievements against Pakistan in Dubai. Virat Kohli’s International Cricket Milestone Virat Kohli played a stunning knock of 100* off just 11 balls against Pakistan, including 7 boundaries. This marked his 51st ODI century. With this…
The highly anticipated cricket match between India and Pakistan is set to take place today, February 23, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Fans eagerly await this high-voltage clash, as India and Pakistan now face each other only in ICC events or multinational tournaments like the Asia Cup. India has entered the tournament as a strong contender for the Champions Trophy, while Pakistan is the official host of the competition. However, due to security concerns, Team India is not playing in Pakistan, and all their matches will be held in Dubai. Rohit Sharma and his team have started their campaign…
The Indian team is set to face Pakistan on February 23, and fans are eagerly awaiting this high-voltage encounter. Whenever India and Pakistan play against each other, excitement reaches its peak. Over the years, this rivalry has been labeled as the “Greatest Rivalry” in cricket. Ahead of this much-anticipated match, let’s take a look at the records of both teams. India vs Pakistan Head-to-Head Record in ODIs India and Pakistan have faced each other 135 times in ODIs. Out of these, India has won 57 matches, while Pakistan has won 73 matches. Historically, Pakistan has a better overall record in…
Cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal and Dhanashree Verma’s divorce has not been finalized yet. Dhanashree’s lawyer told the media that the case is still in court. On Thursday, media reports claimed that their divorce was already finalized. According to a TOI report, Dhanashree’s family also denied asking Yuzvendra or his family for ₹60 crore. Chahal and Dhanashree got married in December 2020 and had been living separately since 2023. Lawyer Says Divorce Not Final Yet Dhanashree’s lawyer, Aditi Mohan, stated, “The case is still in court, and the divorce has not been finalized. The media should fact-check before reporting. Many false reports…
The fourth match of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 will be played on Saturday at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Two of the world’s strongest cricket teams, England and Australia, will go head-to-head in this highly anticipated clash. Fans are eagerly waiting for this thrilling encounter. The last ICC ODI event had contrasting outcomes for these two teams. Australia won the 2023 ODI World Cup, defeating India in the final, while England was knocked out in the group stage. Similar Recent Performances Both teams have struggled in recent ODI series. Sri Lanka whitewashed Australia, while India defeated England 3-0. Now, both…
The second match of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between India and Bangladesh is underway in Dubai. After winning the toss and opting to bat first, Bangladesh was bowled out for 228 in 49.4 overs. The key contributors for Bangladesh were Zakir Ali and Towhid Hridoy, who stitched a record 154-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Hridoy smashed a brilliant century, while Zakir Ali scored 68 runs. Mohammed Shami Creates History For India, Mohammed Shami delivered a sensational bowling performance. He picked up five wickets, setting multiple records along the way. Shami became the fastest bowler in ODI history to…