Jasprit Bumrah led the charge for India as they fought back against Australia on the first day of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Bumrah's wife, Sanjana Ganesan, lauded his performance in a unique way on social media. After being bowled out for 150, Bumrah's impressive spell of 4/17 helped India leave Australia rattled. The debutant Nitish Reddy and Rishabh Pant's contributions helped India reach 150, with Hazlewood, Starc, Cummins, and Marsh sharing the wickets. Bumrah's second spell proved crucial as he claimed the wickets of Cummins and Labuschagne, while Siraj also contributed by taking the wicket of Mitchell Marsh.
After years of struggling to find consistency in Test cricket, Mitchell Marsh was dropped from the Australian team during the 2019 Ashes. However, after working on his mental game and technique, Marsh made a dramatic comeback in the 2023 Ashes, scoring a century and solidifying his spot in the team. He has also seen success in white-ball cricket, even taking on the role of T20I captain. Now, as a new father, Marsh is back with the team, ready to take on the Border Gavaskar Trophy.
With the IPL mega auction just around the corner, teams will be vying for top overseas players such as Jos Buttler, Mitchell Starc, Marco Jansen, Mitchell Marsh, and Liam Livingstone. Buttler's batting prowess and leadership qualities make him a hot commodity, while Starc's thunderbolts and left-arm angle could fetch him a big bid. Youngsters like Jansen and Livingstone also have a chance to land lucrative deals with their impressive T20 performances. It remains to be seen which team will come out on top in the bidding war for these players.
Australia set a target of 368 runs for Pakistan. However, Pakistan's entire team was out for 305 runs in 45.3 overs. Adam Zampa was Australia's most successful bowler with 4 wickets in 10 overs, while Pat Cummins and Marcus Stoinis took 2 wickets each. For Pakistan, Imam-ul-Haq scored 70 runs and Abdullah Shafique scored 64 runs. Australia's solid opening with David Warner and Mitchell Marsh both scoring centuries played a crucial role in their victory.
With the deadline for player retentions approaching, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes that wicketkeeper batter Rishabh Pant, experienced all-rounder Axar Patel, and hard-hitting batsman Tristan Stubbs should be retained by the Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. He also named Jake Fraser-McGurk and Mitchell Marsh as possible retentions for the team. Despite a disappointing finish in the previous season, the Delhi Capitals will look to rebuild their squad in the upcoming auction to boost their chances for the title next year.
The highly-anticipated Sheffield Shield match between Western Australia and Queensland saw thrilling performances from several international regulars and players vying for selection in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Western Australia declared their innings at 263, setting a target of 362 for Queensland. Despite standout performances from Mitchell Marsh (94 runs) and Josh Inglis (122 runs), it was Jimmy Peirson's four-wicket haul in Western Australia's second innings that ultimately secured victory for Queensland. However, the match was not without controversy as Cameron Bancroft registered a pair, fueling speculation about his availability for the upcoming series against India. Western Australia coach Adam Voges hopes to see Marsh contribute with the ball in their next match against Tasmania.
Australia cruised to victory in the third and final T20I against Scotland, completing a series cleansweep with a 70-run win. Travis Head and skipper Mitchell Marsh led the Australian charge, setting a record-breaking powerplay total and smashing 155 runs in just 58 balls. In the second match, Josh Inglis stole the show with a quick-fire century, leaving Scotland reeling. With the third match fast approaching, Scotland will need to find a way to halt Australia's powerful batting lineup if they want to avoid a humiliating series defeat. Fans can catch all the action live on ABP Live.
Ahead of their upcoming matches against Scotland and England, top Australian cricketers participate in a fun but revealing lie-detector test. Captain Pat Cummins, Mitchell Marsh, Travis Head, Marnus Labuschagne, and Usman Khawaja all shared some secrets about each other, with some interesting answers being revealed. The team is set to begin their long season with a T20 series against Scotland before taking on England and India.
Travis Head's powerplay record-setting performance, with 73 runs in 25 balls and 16 boundaries, led Australia to a thrilling seven-wicket win over Scotland in the first T20 match of the series. Head also equaled teammate Marcus Stoinis' record for the fastest T20I fifty in just 17 balls, while captain Mitchell Marsh's explosive 39 off 12 balls helped Australia chase down 155 in less than 10 overs. Despite being just a warm-up series, Australia's dominant display served as a statement against Scotland's desire for revenge after giving them a tough fight in the T20 World Cup.
Australia dominated Scotland in the first T20 international in Edinburgh with Travis Head's explosive innings of 80 runs off just 25 balls setting a new record for the highest first powerplay score in T20Is. Captain Mitchell Marsh also contributed to the victory with his smashing knock of 30 runs in a single over. Despite an early wicket, Australia cruised to a comfortable 7-wicket win with Head reaching his half-century in just 17 balls. This impressive win solidifies Australia's dominance in the T20 format.