Nat Sciver-Brunt's half-century propelled England to a thrilling four-wicket victory over South Africa in the first T20 of the three-match series. After a shaky start, Sciver-Brunt (59 off 54 balls) and Amy Jones (31 off 19) steadied the innings with a vital 50-run partnership. The final over proved to be a game changer as Jones smashed two fours and a six to take 22 runs, reducing the required target to 35 off 30 balls. The two teams will meet again on Wednesday for the second T20, with England looking to extend their lead.
In a thrilling match at the Women's T20 World Cup, England's cricket team claimed a well-deserved win over South Africa. The game was filled with highlights and exciting moments that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With this victory, England has solidified their position as a top contender for the title.
England came out victorious in their first T20 match against South Africa, securing a tight four-wicket win in East London. Top scorer Natalie Sciver and Katherine Brunt's partnership helped England chase a target of 143 with only four balls to spare. South Africa put up a strong fight, rallying from being 64-4 to posting a competitive total of 142-5. England's Mark Wood was the pick of the bowlers with 2-21. Catch the second game of the series on Wednesday at 16:00 GMT on BBC Radio 5 Live's online-only commentary.
AB de Villiers, considered one of the greatest batters in cricket, has been inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. De Villiers, who retired from international cricket in 2018, expressed his gratitude for the game and the memories it has given him. His impressive career spanned 14 years, during which he scored over 20,000 runs and was named ICC's ODI Player of the Year three times. De Villiers was also included in multiple ICC Teams of the Decade.
The International Cricket Council has announced that the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup will be held in the United Arab Emirates instead of Bangladesh. Due to ongoing protests and violence in the country, the ICC made the decision to shift the tournament location. South Africa, who were runners-up in last year's tournament, will be looking to go one step further and claim the title in UAE. They are slotted in Group B, alongside England, West Indies, Bangladesh, and Scotland. Their first match is against the West Indies on October 4 in Dubai.
As the countdown begins for the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy 2025, let's take a look at Pakistan's preparation for the tournament. The defending champions have a challenging schedule ahead with tours to Australia, Zimbabwe and South Africa as well as a triangular series at home against New Zealand and South Africa. With only 11 or 12 ODIs to prepare, Pakistan will have to make the most of their limited opportunities to retain their title.
India's star off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin reaches a career milestone with his 500th Test wicket, as he helps India dominate in the third Test against England. The 37-year-old spinner has chosen to pull out of the game due to a family emergency, showing the importance he places on loved ones. England, meanwhile, struggle to keep up with the home team's strong performance on the pitch.
Former Pakistani fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has praised Indian captain Rohit Sharma, stating that he is a selfless and smart captain who deserves to win the ongoing T20 World Cup and end his captaincy on a high note. With consecutive fifties against Australia and England, Rohit has proved his worth as a player and a captain. Akhtar also sympathized with Rohit's 2023 ODI World Cup Final heartbreak and advised their final opponents South Africa to bat first if they win the toss.
With a thrilling 8-run victory over Bangladesh, Afghanistan's national cricket team qualified for their first ever T20 World Cup semifinal. The win also knocked out heavyweights Australia, who were relying on a Bangladeshi victory to advance. Captain Rashid Khan and bowler Naveen-ul-Haq were the heroes of the match, both taking four wickets each to secure the historic win. Afghanistan will now face South Africa in the semifinals, with India going up against defending champions England in the other match.
Former Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate AB de Villiers has confirmed the reason behind Virat Kohli's absence from the first two Tests against England. In a YouTube live, de Villiers revealed that Kohli is spending time with his family as Anushka Sharma is expecting their second child. The news was previously confirmed by BCCI on January 22.