Australia broke their Caribbean Test drought with a crushing 159-run win over West Indies in Barbados, turning the tables with a fierce second-innings fightback and Josh Hazlewood's superb bowling. Travis Head, Alex Carey, and Adam Webster were key with the bat, while the Windies were left ruing a fragile chase.
Josh Hazlewood's five-wicket haul led Australia to a 159-run victory over West Indies at Kensington Oval in the first Test. West Indies crumbled for 141 in their second innings, unable to chase 301. Key Australian batting came from Alex Carey and Travis Head, while Nathan Lyon closed out the win. Australia leads the three-Test series 1-0.
India's 1st Test against England opened with Yashasvi Jaiswal smashing quick boundaries, Shubman Gill anchoring, and Rishabh Pant's aggressive strokeplay rattling English bowlers. Day 1 saw India bat with intent, putting pressure on England from the start.
Nitish Rana and Saachi Marwah just became parents to twin boys, igniting celebrations among friends, cricketers, and fans. The couple announced the happy news with a sweet social media post, and messages poured in from the cricket community. Saachi, an interior designer and Abhishek Krishna's cousin, gave birth to the twins on June 14, 2025.
India pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win against Australia in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final, chasing 265 in Dubai. Virat Kohli starred with a record-breaking 84, while Mohammed Shami’s key wickets halted Australia. India now heads to the final, set to face South Africa or New Zealand.
Indian-origin cricketers powered the USA to a shock Super Over victory against Pakistan in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Monank Patel starred as captain and Player of the Match, with major contributions from Saurabh Netravalkar and Harmeet Singh. The win highlights the impact of diaspora players and marks a milestone in USA cricket history.
Rachin Ravindra suffered a severe head injury during an ODI against Pakistan but returned just over two weeks later, scoring a magnificent 112 in the Champions Trophy against Bangladesh and leading New Zealand to the semifinals. His quick recovery showcased his resilience and the crucial role played by the medical staff.
If the 2025 World Test Championship final between Australia and South Africa at Lord's ends in a draw or tie, both teams will be crowned joint champions and will share the WTC mace. There is no tiebreaker, and prize money details for a shared title remain unclear.
Keacy Carty delivers his third century in four matches, cementing his reputation as a rising West Indies cricket star. After hammering a 103 against England and previous big scores against Ireland, Carty's aggressive and consistent batting has propelled his team to key wins while drawing the attention of cricket's most seasoned analysts.
West Indies players faced a 5% match fee deduction after a slow over-rate against England in the first ODI at Edgbaston, where they suffered a heavy 238-run loss. The team, led by Shai Hope, fell an over short of the target and swiftly accepted the ICC's penalty. England's dominant 400/8 set the tone for this one-sided match.
RCB sticks to their Qualifier 1 lineup with Hazlewood back, facing PBKS in the IPL 2025 final at Chinnaswamy. The pitch promises a fast start, with Kohli and Salt set for powerplay clashes against Punjab's bowlers. PBKS' lineup is unknown, but Priyansh Arya could open. Tim David misses out due to injury.
Rain clouds raised alarm before the IPL 2025 final in Ahmedabad, but the weather soon cleared, letting RCB claim their first IPL title against PBKS. The tension gripped fans and players alike before Virat Kohli led RCB to a historic win and an outpouring of emotion on the field.