In a nail-biting match, Zimbabwe secured their second-ever victory against Afghanistan in a T20 international. After a tense final over, Tashinga Musekiwa struck a crucial boundary to give Zimbabwe a dramatic win. With Afghanistan facing a do-or-die situation in the second fixture, they have made three changes to their playing XI. Can they bounce back and level the series, or will Zimbabwe continue their winning streak?
Pakistan's spinner Sufiyan Muqeem puts up a spectacular performance, taking five wickets for just three runs in 2.4 overs as Pakistan secures a comfortable 10-wicket win against Zimbabwe in the second T20 match. Zimbabwe's dismal batting performance, getting bowled out for just 57, resulted in their lowest ever score in T20 matches. This victory sealed the series for Pakistan with one game to spare, marking an impressive win for the visiting team.
With an impressive lineup of players and a strong performance in the first T20 cricket match, Pakistan continues their winning streak against Zimbabwe in the second T20I. Led by captain Salman Agha, the team showcases their skills on the field and secures another victory in Queen Sports Club in Bulawayo. Follow live updates to catch all the action from this thrilling match.
Zimbabwe pulls off a shocking upset against Pakistan in the first match of their three-match One Day International series. Despite a shaky start, Zimbabwe manages to put up a respectable 205 runs thanks to Sikandar Raza and Richard Ngarava's partnership. With an impressive performance from debutant Faisal Akram, Zimbabwe bowls out Pakistan for just 125 runs, securing an 80-run win on the Duckworth–Lewis–Stern system. This report is brought to you by Reuters.
In an exciting start to the Women's T20I Tri-Series, Namibia's women's cricket team emerged victorious against the United Arab Emirates in the tournament's first match. The high-scoring game saw Namibia secure a convincing win with their impressive batting performance, led by top scorer Alet Myburgh, who scored 61 runs off just 34 balls. The UAE team put up a strong fight, but ultimately fell 17 runs short of Namibia's total, giving the hosts a winning start to the tournament.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal and skipper Shubman Gill have put on a dominant opening performance against Zimbabwe in the third T20I. Choosing to bat first, Gill's team has been aggressively hitting boundaries while Zimbabwe's bowlers are struggling to find a breakthrough. With the addition of T20 World Cup champions Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shivam Dube to the Playing XI, India shows no signs of slowing down.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra discusses Ruturaj Gaikwad's prospects for the T20 World Cup and acknowledges his recent form for CSK in the IPL. He suggests that Gaikwad should be considered for the national team due to his past performances, including scoring a century against Australia in November 2023. With intense competition for the top-order position, Chopra suggests that Gaikwad could be the dark horse for India in the T20 World Cup. This comes ahead of CSK's match against LSG on Friday.
The first T20I match between Zimbabwe and India at Harare on July 6, 2024 turned out to be an exciting one with the teams tied at 61 runs each after 12.4 overs. Ravi Bishnoi and Washington Sundar put on a strong partnership to help India recover from a shaky start. Unfortunately, the match was abandoned due to a technical glitch, resulting in a tie breaker, which Zimbabwe won ultimately.
A young Indian cricket team, led by Shubman Gill, left for Zimbabwe to play a five-match T20I series, coached by National Cricket Academy head VVS Laxman. Youngsters Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma will also make their maiden India appearances, while Gill will join the team directly from the US. The BCCI shared photos of the team boarding the flight on X, including other rising stars like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravi Bishnoi.
Ahead of their five-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, Team India has announced a young squad led by Shubman Gill. The team also includes three uncapped players - Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, and Tushar Deshpande. Zimbabwe, on the other hand, has named experienced batter Sikandar Raza as their captain. This series will be a test for the young Indian players as they look to make their mark on the international stage.