In the first ODI of the three-match series between India and England, debutant Harshit Rana made a name for himself by picking up three crucial wickets. Despite a strong start from England's openers, Rana was able to make a comeback and dismiss two key batsmen in the same over. However, a solid batting performance from Joe Root and Jos Buttler helped England put up a decent score of 248 runs. But with Rana's impressive bowling, India has a strong chance at chasing down the target and securing their fifth win in the series.
In the first ODI between India and England, Rohit Sharma's poor form continued as he was dismissed for just 2 runs. With questions surrounding his future as captain and key player, Sharma failed to deliver and was out off a tame shot. Meanwhile, debutant Harshit Rana and Ravindra Jadeja starred with the ball as India restricted England to a manageable total despite fifties from Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell. The Indian batsmen will now look to take advantage of the dew factor and chase down the target with ease.
After a convincing victory in the T20I series, India now takes on England in the first of three ODIs. With key players like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli returning to action, India is aiming to continue their winning streak at home. However, the absence of Jasprit Bumrah due to injury could prove to be challenging for the hosts. Meanwhile, England’s Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell are making their ODI debuts, adding an element of unpredictability to the match.
Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin praised the abilities of Phil Salt, claiming that he could be the most valuable T20 batter in the world. He also mentioned Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell as players to keep an eye on for England in the upcoming T20I series against India. Ashwin highlighted their past performances and potential to excel in white-ball cricket.
The Suryakumar Yadav-led India cricket team will take on Jos Buttler's England in the first match of their five-game T20I series at Eden Gardens Stadium. After a dominant performance at the T20 World Cup, India will be looking to continue their winning streak, while England hopes to redeem themselves after a disappointing tour of Australia. Both teams have some key players to watch out for, including Mohammed Shami for India and young Jacob Bethell for England. With both teams having a strong track record in T20I matches, the series is sure to be a thrilling battle on the cricket field.
In a thrilling Big Bash League match, 21-year-old Jacob Bethell put on an impressive all-round display for Melbourne Renegades, scoring 87 runs and taking a wicket, but it was not enough to save his team from a four-wicket defeat against Hobart Hurricanes. With this win, Hurricanes have secured a top spot in the league and a chance to reach the final. Meanwhile, Premier League clubs have avoided potential charges for breaching the Profit and Sustainability Rules for the 2023-24 season.
Jacob Bethell, from the Melbourne Renegades, scored his first ever T20 fifty during the match against Hobart Hurricanes at Bellerive Oval. Despite losing three early wickets, Bethell's steady partnership with Tim Sifert and skipper Will Sutherland helped their team recover and put up a competitive total. This was a promising performance by the youngster and fans will be eagerly waiting to see more of him in the future.
In a dominating performance, New Zealand defeated England by 423 runs in the third Test at Hamilton. This was a fitting farewell for veteran pacer Tim Southee, who claimed two wickets in his final Test to finish with 391 wickets. Despite this win, New Zealand lost the series 2-1 to England, who have now been eliminated from the World Test Championship finals race due to their poor performance. Mitchell Santner was named the Player of the Match for his all-round performance, while Jacob Bethell and Joe Root showed some fight for England.
In a dominant display, England took full control of the second Test against New Zealand in Wellington, thanks in part to Gus Atkinson's hat-trick on the second morning. New Zealand's final five wickets were fired out for only 39 runs, while England built a huge lead of 533 runs by the end of the day. England's Jacob Bethell was denied a maiden first-class century, falling just four runs short, but the team's impressive batting display sets them up for a possible overnight declaration.
After a convincing eight-wicket victory in the first Test against New Zealand, England has chosen to maintain the same winning lineup for the second Test in Wellington. This means that Ollie Pope will continue to serve as stand-in wicketkeeper while newcomer Jacob Bethell will retain his spot at No. 3. Pope performed well behind the stumps and also contributed a solid 77 runs with the bat in the first Test, while Bethell sealed the win with an impressive unbeaten 50. With this consistent lineup, England looks to continue their success in the three-Test series.