Friday, November 22
Pakistan secured a historic ODI series victory against Australia, winning the third and final match by eight wickets in Perth. The Pakistani pace attack dominated, bowling out Australia for 140 runs. This win marks Pakistan's first ODI series win in Australia since 2002 and their second overall, making them the first Asian team to achieve this feat.
The ICC's planned November 11 event to kick-off the 2025 Champions Trophy, marking a 100-day countdown, has been canceled amidst uncertainty over India's participation in Pakistan. The BCCI's lack of government clearance to play in Pakistan has fueled speculation about a hybrid tournament model, potentially shifting some matches to the UAE.
Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel, both wicketkeeper-batsmen for Rajasthan Royals, have excelled in recent matches for India. Rajasthan Royals High-Performance Director Zubin Bharucha credits their success to the team's rigorous training methods, which include simulating various pitch conditions at their Talegaon facility and specialized sessions in Dubai.
Phil Salt's unbeaten century (103 off 54 balls) steered England to a resounding eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20I at Kensington Oval. Salt's blistering knock, featuring six sixes, overshadowed Gudakesh Motie and Romario Shepherd's late-order hitting that propelled West Indies to a challenging 183.
Sanju Samson's impressive form came to an end in the second T20I against South Africa, as he was bowled out for a duck by Marco Jansen in the very first over. This early wicket put India on the back foot, and they will need a strong batting performance to recover and post a competitive total.
The Australian cricket team is facing criticism after a historic ODI series loss to Pakistan on home ground. Stand-in captain Josh Inglis expressed disappointment over the team's batting performance, particularly the inability to post competitive totals. Australia's aggressive batting approach backfired against a disciplined Pakistani bowling attack, leading to a series of collapses.
