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England Under-19 Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Under-19 Cricket Team Match Scorecard – 4th Match, ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026
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England Under-19 Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Under-19 Cricket Team Match Scorecard – 4th Match, ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026

The match was played between the England Under-19 cricket team and Pakistan national under-19 cricket team, at Takashinga Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe on 16 January 2026 as part of the group stage of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026. England Under-19 scored 210 runs in 46.5 overs while batting first and gave Pakistan a fighting total to chase. Consequently, the Pakistan Under-19 team got bowled out for 174 runs in 46.3 overs and failed to chase down the required target. Thus England Under-19 won the contest by 36 runs. Player of the Match: Caleb Falconer (ENG) — 66 runs off 73 balls. England Under-19 Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Under-19 Cricket Team 4th Match, ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026: Overview  Team 1 England Under-19 Cricket Team Team 2 Pakistan National Under-19 Cricket Team Tournament ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Match 4th Match, Group B Date 16 January 2026 Time 7:30 AM GMT Toss Pakistan Under-19 Cricket Team won the toss and choose to Bowl Stadium Takashinga Sports Club, Harare Streaming Jio Hotstar England U19 210/10 (46.5 Over) Pakistan U19 174/10 (46.3 Over) Match Results England U19 won by 36 runs Man of The Match Caleb Falconer England Under-19 Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Under-19 Cricket Team 4th Match Players  England Under-19 Cricket Team Playing XI Player Name Role Ben Dawkins Batter Ben Mayes Batter Thomas Rew (C & WK) WK-Batter Caleb Falconer Batting Allrounder Ralphie Albert Bowling Allrounder Farhan Ahmed Bowler Sebastian Morgan Bowler Manny Lumsden Bowler Alex Green Bowler James Minto Bowler Joseph Moores WK-Batter Pakistan Under-19 Cricket Team Playing XI Player Name Role Sameer Minhas Batter Mohammad Shayan WK-Batter Abdul Subhan Bowler Usman Khan Batter Huzaifa Ahsan Batter Ali Raza Bowler Hamza Zahoor (WK) WK-Batter Farhan Yousaf (C) Batter Momin Qamar Bowler Ahmed Hussain Bowling Allrounder Umar Zaib Bowler England Under-19 Cricket Team vs Pakistan National Under-19 Cricket Team Match Scorecard – 4th Match, Group B, ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 England Under-19 1st Innings (Batting) Player Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Ben Dawkinsc Farhan Yousaf b Ahmed Hussain 33 38 4 1 86.84 Joseph Mooresc Hamza Zahoor b Ali Raza 7 16 0 0 43.75 Ben Mayesc (sub)Ali Hassan Baloch b Ahmed Hussain 20 25 3 0 80 Thomas Rew (c & wk)c Ahmed Hussain b Abdul Subhan 14 21 0 1 66.67 Caleb Falconerc Hamza Zahoor b Ali Raza 66 73 3 2 90.41 Ralphie Albertb Ahmed Hussain 25 37 1 1 67.57 Farhan Ahmedrun out (Farhan Yousaf) 15 28 0 0 53.57 Sebastian Morganc Hamza Zahoor b Momin Qamar 3 9 0 0 33.33 James Mintob Momin Qamar 4 12 0 0 33.33 Manny Lumsdenc Hamza Zahoor b Abdul Subhan 2 13 0 0 15.38 Alex Greennot out 3 10 0 0 30 Pakistan Under-19 1st Innings (Bowling) Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO Ali Raza 10 0 36 2 0 7 3.6 Umar Zaib 8 0 42 0 0 2 5.2 Abdul Subhan 7.5 0 24 2 1 1 3.1 Ahmed Hussain 10 0 38 3 0 2 3.8 Usman Khan 1 0 22 0 0 1 22 Momin Qamar 10 0 45 2 0 1 4.5 Pakistan Under-19 2nd Innings (Batting) Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Sameer Minhasc BJ Dawkins b Alex Green 10 12 1 0 83.33 Mohammad Shayanc Thomas Rew b Alex Green 7 18 0 0 38.89 Usman Khanlbw b James Minto 6 10 0 0 60 Ahmed Hussainlbw b Farhan Ahmed 12 34 1 0 35.29 Farhan Yousaf (c)c Manny Lumsden b James Minto 65 86 3 4 75.58 Huzaifa Ahsanc Manny Lumsden b Ralphie Albert 17 32 3 0 53.12 Hamza Zahoor (wk)c Farhan Ahmed b Ralphie Albert 4 6 0 0 66.67 Abdul Subhanrun out (Ben Mayes/Manny Lumsden) 14 38 2 0 36.84 Momin Qamarnot out 19 28 1 1 67.86 Umar Zaibc Farhan Ahmed b Manny Lumsden 10 15 0 0 66.67 Ali Razarun out (Ben Mayes/Thomas Rew) 1 3 0 0 33.33 England Under-19 2nd Innings (Bowling) Bowler O M R W NB WD ECO Sebastian Morgan 7 0 39 0 3 2 5.6 Alex Green 7 0 21 2 0 0 3 James Minto 9 1 23 2 0 1 2.6 Manny Lumsden 8.3 0 31 1 0 3 3.6 Farhan Ahmed 10 2 37 1 0 0 3.7 Ralphie Albert 5 0 23 2 0 0 4.6 Best Performers, Key Batting & Bowling Shows and Match Overview The 4th Match, Group B of the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 was contested between England Under-19 cricket team and Pakistan national Under-19 cricket team. Pakistan took the victory while chasing a target of 211 runs after bowling England Under-19 out for 210 runs in 46.5 overs. Caleb Falconer (England U-19) was the standout batter, he played a match-defining knock of 66 runs off 73 balls and ensured England didn’t falter during middle overs. Ben Dawkins was also an important addition contributing about 40 runs to help England post a score of makeable total. Shahzaib Khan was one of the best knocking for Pakistan Under-19 during the chase, scoring around 50 runs alongside Saad Baig who chipped in with a valuable innings of 30+ to keep Pakistan in on the time. Against this haul of runs, that is also a remarkable achievement for the boys in grey. Alex French put in a terrific spell taking 3 wickets, and Farhan Ahmed backed him up nicely with 2 important wicket that ended big partnerships. Ubaid Shah scalped 3 wickets while Arafat Minhas was also effective with the ball and took 2 wickets for Pakistan Under-19. Pakistan’s struggle continued despite their efforts as they were bowled out for 174 runs in 46.3 overs, with England Under-19 chasing down the target to win by 36 runs. Caleb Falconer man of the match: dull [match-winning] half-century and a couple of catches. Match Results England Under 19 won by 36 runs against Pakistan Under 19 in the Match No.4, Group B of ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup

Vihaan Manoj Malhotra
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Vihaan Manoj Malhotra: Profile, Age, Height, Family, Career, IPL, Net worth and More

Vihaan Manoj Malhotra is the name of a cricketer from India who hails as young gun in youth cricket and International Under-19 tournaments. A left-handed bat and right-arm off-break bowler, he is an all-rounder who plays domestic cricket. With the ability to contribute with both bat and ball, he has also been a key figure in India’s youth cricket structure. Vihaan was Born in Patiala, Punjab, he was introduced to cricket at an early age and made his way through domestic age-group tournaments. His youth competitions performances earned him a spot in the India Under-19 team. He rose to prominence in the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup, where he made pivotal contributions. Eventually, his performances led to his selection in the Indian Premier League, where he was picked by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Possessing sound technique and an all-round game, he is one of the most promising young players to graduate from India’s youth cricket system. Vihaan Manoj Malhotra: Profile Summary Vihaan Manoj Malhotra was born on January 1, 2007 in Patiala, Punjab State, India. He is an all-rounder batsman cricketer from India. He is a left-handed batsman and right-arm off break bowler. He has played for the India Under-19 and India Under-19 A teams, and he also plays domestic youth cricket for Punjab. His notable performances in national youth tournaments and international matches made him noticed among the selectors and cricket analysts. He is another hybrid with the ability to service both batting and bowling, making him a modern-day all-rounder who could bolster more than one area of a cricket team. Vihaan Manoj Malhotra Age (As of 2026) He was born on 1 January 2007, as Vihaan Manoj Malhotra. In 2026, he is already 19 years old. He is only 27, but has already played with India at the U-19 level and made crucial contributions in shoots on the international youth stage. Vihaan Manoj Malhotra Height, Physique and Fitness He is fit and athletically built that enhances his playing style as an all-rounder. He stands at a height of about 5 feet 10 inches (approximately 178 cm) and weighs around 70 kg. Physical fitness is crucial in his career as a professional cricketer. All-rounders need their own fitness for batting, bowling and in the middle on a long match. He practices regularly along with the net practice, strength training, endurance workouts and running drills that enhance multitude of stamina on field. Vihaan Malhotra Family Background Vihaan Malhotra is from a well-educated family based in Punjab. His father, Manoj Malhotra, is an engineer in the Punjab government; his mother, Poonam Malhotra, is a doctor. His parents urged him focussed on education first, and considered cricket as hobby. But his family encouraged him to follow his dream of becoming a professional cricketer after his coaches spotted his natural talent and dedication. With their support, he was able to get proper training and compete in tournaments. Early Life and Struggles He played cricket since early childhood. He started attending a cricket academy in Patiala at the age of about six. His parents had put him in the academy primarily to keep him active. His coaches, however, soon saw the promise and dedication he showed to his sport. He would invest long hours at the cricket ground to hone his skills, as per reports by his coaches, sometimes practicing for several hours a day. He went to school and played cricket at the same time. He was also academically strong and is said to have scored around 95 percent in school examinations. He had stiff competition in age-group cricket, like so many Indian calls of his generation. At one stage, just before the India Under-19 tour of England, he went out of form and was on the verge of getting dropped. After working hard and staying consistent, he got back into form and just kept performing. Domestic Youth Cricket Career He made a name for himself in domestic age-group tournaments before going on to play international youth cricket. He played for Punjab in various age group tournaments and was a performer. His landmark moment was also during the Vijay Merchant Trophy 2022–23 — an esteemed Under-16 tournament in India. In the course of tournament, he made 978 runs and was top scorer of the league. This performance thrust him into national prominence and earned him a place in the India Under-19 team. International Youth Career He made his youth international debut for India Under-19 tour of England in 2025. He scored 243 runs at an average of 48.60 and a strike rate around 99 over five matches in the Youth ODI series. He scored 277 runs in Youth Test matches with an average of 69.25, including a hundred and two fifties. In total international cricket, he has 600+ runs under him with two hundreds, three fifties etc which makes it clear that he is capable of playing consistently in International level as well. ICC Under-19 World Cup 2026 Vihaan Malhotra became a sensation in youth cricket after his outing in the 2026 ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup. He had several key performances in the tournament. Among his feats was a performance of 4 wickets for 14 runs in one match against Bangladesh which earned him the Player of the Match title. Against Zimbabwe, he scored 109 of 107 helping India win by 204 runs. His on-field performances and leadership qualities won him the vice-captaincy of the India Under-19 team for the duration of the tournament. Playing Style Vihaan Malhotra has a very calm and technically favorable batting style. He is a left-handed batsman who plays accordingly, focusing on many runs without hitting too big or running out of wickets and can accelerate the run rate if needed. He is the right-arm off-spin bowler who bowls in the middle overs and tries to confuse batsmen with variations. A powerful batsman and a decent bowler, he is also thought to be one of the most trusted fielders on his team. Vihaan Manoj Malhotra

India Cricket Team Marches to T20 World Cup 2026 Final after Beating England in Semi-final
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India Cricket Team Marches to T20 World Cup 2026 Final after Beating England in Semi-final

In a low-scoring nail-biter, India national men’s cricket team edged England men’s cricket team by seven runs in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2006 match at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. The pulsating win put India in the final of the tournament, where they will meet New Zealand national cricket team at Ahmedabad’s giant Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday. This was India’s fourth final in a T20 World Cup across 10 editions. The Men in Blue had won the title 3007 and again in the 2413 edition hosted by the USA & West Indies while also finishing as runners-up during30154. 253 / 7 – India Post Mammoth Total After being put to bat first, India delivered a blistering batting performance as they posted 253/7 in their allotted 20 overs — the highest ever score by a team in T20 World Cup knockout fixtures. A blistering knock from Sanju Samson — 89 off just 42 balls — laid the foundation of the innings. His innings was littered with attacking strokes, comprising eight fours and seven sixes as he returned the England bowlers’s constant pressure. India lost an early wicket in Abhishek Sharma but Samson took the momentum away in no time. He hurtled to a half-century in 26 balls, leading India to a solid powerplay score. He then needed to stitch together a quick partnership with Ishan Kishan. Kishan scored a quick 39 runs off of 25 balls, keeping India into a good scoring rate. The middle order followed the aggressive approach after Kishan’s exit. Shivam Dube scores 43 off just 25 balls for an important cameo and Suryakumar Yadav also added a brief but fruitful contribution. They provided fireworks with the bat in the late overs. Hussey was then blown away by Hardik Pandya’s blistering innings of 27 runs from just 12 balls, with Tilak Varma adding a quickfire twenty one from only seven deliveries to enable India to post over the two hundred and fifty-runs mark. As for England bowlers, it was Will Jacks with the most economical spell, as he ended going for 40 runs and taking 2 wickets. Chase Fails for England, Despite Bethell’s Heroics After being set a daunting target of 254 runs to win, England’s start to their innings was anything but ideal. Hardik Pandya, bowling the second over of the innings, dismissed opener Phil Salt early which piled pressure on the batting side. The captain, Harry Brook, soon fell as well after mis-hitting a delivery from Jasprit Bumrah and England was floundering during the powerplay. The veteran wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler tried to revive the innings and made 25 off 17 deliveries but India’s bowlers kept taking wickets at key moments. Will Jacks, with an aggressive knock of 35 off 20 balls, counterattacked and kept hope alive in England’s middle overs. But the standout in England’s chase was young all-rounder Jacob Bethell. His innings consisted of 105 runs scored in just 48 balls. His innings was laced with powerful boundaries and towering sixes as he kept England in the chase almost single-handedly. Dramatic Final Overs As the game reached its closing stages, England remained in with a chance of completing an improbable turnaround. After the end of the 19th over, the team were left with 30 runs to score off the final over. India placed responsibility on Shivam Dube for the all-important final over. Dube bowled tightly and straight, not allowing the scoring to go haywire no matter how aggressive England got, and Dube ensured that by end of 20 overs they remained at 246/7. They did so in a match where, with that effort, India were able to protect their considerable total and register a seven-run win too. India March Into the Final With this win, India has moved into the T20 World Cup 2026 final and they will take on New Zealand in it for what should be another nail-biter. With their explosive batting order and potent attack on Bowling front, India would eye to seal yet another T20 World Cup adding to the glistening trophy cabinet at stake, whilst continuing their brilliant run in what is arguably the shortest variants of the game. Brief Scores India – 253/7 (20 overs) Key Players (1st Innings) – Sanju Samson 89 (42), Shivam Dube 43 (25), Ishan Kishan 39 (25), Hardik Pandya 27 (12), Tilak Varma 21 (7); Will Jacks 2/40 England – 246/7 (20 overs) Key Players (2nd Innings) – Jacob Bethell 105 (48), Will Jacks 35 (20), Jos Buttler 25 (17); Jasprit Bumrah 2/33 Match Result: India won (England lost by 7 runs)

Mumbai Cricket Team Vs Goa Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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Mumbai Cricket Team Vs Goa Cricket Team Match Scorecard, Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26

The quarter-final match of Group C, 71st match between the Mumbai Cricket Team and the Goa Cricket Team at the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26, has turned out to be a high-scoring affair. The match (Match 71st) was held on 31 December 2025 at 9:00 AM IST, at Jaipuria Vidyalaya Ground, Jaipur, India. Mumbai team put up a mammoth batting display while batting first and scored 444 runs in 50 overs for the loss of 8 wickets. Goa cricket team in response battled hard but reached just 357/9, falling short in the chase. The match was eventually won by Mumbai Cricket Team, with 87 runs. The game was marching towards a sensational innings as Sarfaraz Khan went on to plunder runs at will and the man scored a brilliant century to anchor Mumbai’s mammoth total with aggressive shots. Combined with solid outings from the Mumbai batting order and tight bowling in the latter stages of the innings, it proved decisive. Sarfaraz Khan is the Man of the Match for his match-winning knock. In this article, we will discuss about Mumbai Cricket Team Vs Goa Cricket Team Match Scorecard, Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26, best performances, man of the match, match results. Mumbai Cricket Team Vs Goa Cricket Team 71st Match Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26: Overview Attributes Details Team 1 Mumbai Cricket Team Team 2 Goa Cricket Team Match Number 71st Match Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy Series Name Group C Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 Date Wednesday, 31 December 2025 Time 3:30 AM GMT Toss GOA won the toss and choose to Bowl first Venue Jaipuriya Vidyalaya Ground, Jaipur Mumbai Cricket Team 444/8 (50 Overs) Goa Cricket Team 357/9 (43 Overs) Match Result Mumbai Cricket Team won the match by 87 runs Player of the Match Sarfaraz Khan (157 Runs – 75 Balls) Mumbai Cricket Team Playing XI Player Name Player Type Snehal Kauthankar Batter Kashyap Bakhale Batter Abhinav Tejrana Bowling Allrounder Suyash Prabhudessai Batting Allrounder Lalit Yadav Batting Allrounder Darshan Misal Batter Deepraj Gaonkar (C) Batter Rajashekhar Harikant (WK) WK-Batter Arjun Tendulkar Bowling Allrounder Shubham Tari Bowler Vasuki Koushik Bowler Goa Cricket Team Playing XI Player Name Player Type Yashasvi Jaiswal Batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi Batter Siddhesh Lad Batter Musheer Khan Batting Allrounder Sarfaraz Khan Batter Hardik Tamore ((WK) WK-Batter Shams Mulani Batting Allrounder Shardul Thakur (C) Bowling Allrounder Tanush Kotian Bowling Allrounder Sylvester DSouza Bowling Allrounder Tushar Deshpande Bowler Mumbai Cricket Team Vs Goa Cricket Team Match Scorecard, 71st Match Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 Mumbai Cricket Team 1st Innings (Batting) Player Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Yashasvi Jaiswalc Snehal Kauthankar b Darshan Misal 46 64 6 0 71.88 Angkrish Raghuvanshic Rajashekhar Harikant b V Koushik 11 18 1 1 61.11 Musheer Khanc Darshan Misal b Deepraj Gaonkar 60 66 5 2 90.91 Sarfaraz Khanc (sub)Shubham Desai b Darshan Misal 157 75 9 14 209.33 S Ladc (sub)Vikash Kanwar b Lalit Yadav 17 14 3 0 121.43 Thakur (c)c and b Lalit Yadav 27 8 2 3 337.5 Hardik Tamore (wk)c Deepraj Gaonkar b V Koushik 53 28 6 2 189.29 Shams Mulanic Lalit Yadav b Darshan Misal 22 15 0 2 146.67 Tanush Kotiannot out 23 12 3 0 191.67 Tushar Deshpandenot out 7 3 0 1 233.33 Total Score – 444-8 Overs – 50 Extras – 21 Goa Cricket Team 1st Innings (Bowling) Bowler Over Maiden Runs Wicket NO Ball Wide ECO Arjun Tendulkar 8 0 78 0 3 2 9.80 Vasuki Koushik 10 2 60 2 0 8 6.00 Deepraj Gaonkar (C) 7 0 57 1 0 1 8.10 Shubham Tari 7 0 52 0 0 0 7.40 Darshan Misal 9 0 98 3 0 1 10.90 Lalit Yadav 9 0 93 2 0 0 10.30 Goa Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Batting) Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Arjun Tendulkarc Yashasvi Jaiswal b Thakur 24 27 5 0 88.89 Kashyap Bakhalec and b Tushar Deshpande 21 24 4 0 87.5 Snehal Kauthankarlbw b Musheer Khan 27 34 3 1 79.41 Suyash Prabhudessairun out ((sub)Suryansh Shedge) 31 34 2 0 91.18 Lalit Yadavc Musheer Khan b Sylvester DSouza 64 66 3 2 96.97 Abhinav Tejranac Musheer Khan b Yashasvi Jaiswal 100 70 5 8 142.86 Deepraj Gaonkar (c)c Tushar Deshpande b Yashasvi Jaiswal 70 28 4 7 250 Rajashekhar Harikant (wk)c Tushar Deshpande b Thakur 8 12 1 0 66.67 Darshan Misalc Shams Mulani b Thakur 1 3 0 0 33.33 Vasuki Koushiknot out 0 1 0 0 0 Shubham Tarinot out 0 1 0 0 0 Total Score – 357-9 Over – 50 Extras -11 Mumbai Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Bowling) Bowler Over Maiden Runs Wicket NO Ball Wide ECO Shardul Thakur (c) 6 0 20 3 0 1 3.3 Tushar Deshpande 7 0 53 1 0 2 7.6 Sylvester DSouza 7 1 43 1 0 0 6.1 Shams Mulani 9 0 69 0 0 3 7.7 Musheer Khan 10 0 62 1 0 1 6.2 Tanush Kotian 8 0 57 0 0 2 7.1 Yashasvi Jaiswal 3 0 52 2 0 1 17.3 Match Results Mumbai Cricket Team won against Goa Cricket Team by 87 runs in a match of Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 here on Wednesday. One of the highest totals in tournament history, Mumbai has scored 444/8 in 50 overs. In response, Goa scored 357/9 and failed to chase the target. Sarfaraz Khan, whose destructive innings of 157 runs helped Mumbai put in a dominant batting display, was awarded the Man of the Match. Conclusion In the Vijay Hazare Trophy Elite 2025-26 Group C match, Mumbai Cricket Team thrashed Goa Cricket Team. Sarfaraz Khan smashed 157 off just 75 balls as Mumbai racked up a mammoth 444/8, one of the highest scores this season. Goa put forth stiff resistance in the chase, managing to reach 357/9 with their middle-order standing up admirably, however the mammoth target proved too much. Mumbai went on to win by 87 runs, which cemented their points and net run rate in

India Women's National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan Women's National Cricket Team
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India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team, 6th Match ICC Women’s World Cup 2025-26

India Women and Pakistan Women faced each other in ODI Match 6 ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 at R.Premadasa Stadium,Colombo on 5 October 2025. Batting first, India posted 247 all out in 50 overs with solid contributions throughout the batting order. In reply, Pakistan were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs with Sidra Amin top-scoring with a fighting 81. India Women won the match by a comfortable 88 runs and continued their rousing World Cup record over Pakistan. Kranti Gaud was adjudged as Player of the Match for her excellent bowling figures of 3-20, who played a pivotal role in limiting Pakistan’s chase. In this article, we will deeply research about the India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team, 6th Match ICC Women’s World cup 2025-26, team players, best performances, match results and man of the match. India Women’s Vs Pakistan Women’s, 6th Match ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Overview Attributes Details Team 1 India Women’s National Cricket Team Team 2 Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team Match Number 6th Match ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Series Name ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Date Sunday, 5 October 2025 Time 9:30 AM GMT Toss Pakistan Wome’s won the toss and choose to Bowl Venue R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo India Women’s National Cricket Team 247/10 (50 Overs) Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team 159/10 (43 Overs) Match Result India Women’s won the match by 88 runs Player of the Match Kranti Gaud (3 Wicket-20 Runs-10 Overs-3 maiden) India Women’s National Cricket Team Playing XI Player Name Player Type Pratika Rawal Batter Smriti Mandhana Batter Harleen Deol Batting Allrounder Harmanpreet Kaur (C) Batting Allrounder Jemimah Rodrigues Batter Richa Ghosh (WK) WK-Batter Deepti Sharma Batting Allrounder Sneh Rana Bowling Allrounder Shree Charani Bowler Kranti Gaud Bowler Renuka Singh Thakur Bowler Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team Playing XI Player Name Player Type Muneeba Ali WK-Batter Sadaf Shamas Batter Sidra Amin Batter Aliya Riaz Batting Allrounder Natalia Pervaiz Bowling Allrounder Fatima Sana (C) Bowling Allrounder Sidra Nawaz (WK) WK-Batter Rameen Shamim Bowler Diana Baig Bowler Nashra Sandhu Bowler Sadia Iqbal Bowler India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team Scorecard India Women’s National Cricket Team 1st Innings (Batting) Player Name Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Pratika Rawalb Sadia Iqbal 31 37 5 0 83.78 Smriti Mandhanalbw b Fatima Sana 23 32 4 0 71.88 Harleen Deolc Nashra Sandhu b Rameen Shamim 46 65 4 1 70.77 Harmanpreet Kaur (c)c Sidra Nawaz b Diana Baig 19 34 2 0 55.88 Jemimah Rodrigueslbw b Nashra Sandhu 32 37 5 0 86.49 Deepti Sharmac Sidra Nawaz b Diana Baig 25 33 1 0 75.76 Sneh Ranac Aliya Riaz b Fatima Sana 20 33 2 0 60.61 Richa Ghosh (wk)not out 35 20 3 2 175 Shree Charanic Natalia Pervaiz b Sadia Iqbal 1 5 0 0 20 Kranti Gaudc Aliya Riaz b Diana Baig 8 4 2 0 200 Renuka Singhc Sidra Nawaz b Diana Baig 0 1 0 0 0 Total Score – 247-10 50 Overs Extras – 7 Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team 1st Innings (Bowling) Bowler Name Over Maiden Runs Wicket No Ball Wide Ball ECO Sadia Iqbal 10 0 47 2 0 1 4.7 Diana Baig 10 1 69 4 1 2 6.9 Fatima Sana (c) 10 2 38 2 0 1 3.8 Rameen Shamim 10 0 39 1 0 0 3.9 Nashra Sandhu 10 0 52 1 0 0 5.2 Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Batting) Player Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Muneeba Alirun out (Deepti Sharma) 2 12 0 0 16.67 Sadaf Shamasc and b Kranti Gaud 6 24 0 0 25 Sidra Aminc Harmanpreet Kaur b Sneh Rana 81 106 9 1 76.42 Aliya Riazc Deepti Sharma b Kranti Gaud 2 8 0 0 25 Natalia Pervaizc (sub)Radha Yadav b Kranti Gaud 33 46 4 0 71.74 Fatima Sana (c)c Smriti Mandhana b Deepti Sharma 2 15 0 0 13.33 Sidra Nawaz (wk)c and b Sneh Rana 14 22 1 0 63.64 Rameen Shamimb Deepti Sharma 0 1 0 0 0 Diana Baigrun out (Harmanpreet Kaur) 9 13 1 0 69.23 Nashra Sandhunot out 2 9 0 0 22.22 Sadia Iqbalc Smriti Mandhana b Deepti Sharma 0 2 0 0 0 Total Score – 159-10 Extras – 8 India Women’s National Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Bowling) Bowler Over Maiden Runs Wicket No Ball Wide ECO Renuka Singh Thakur 10 1 29 0 0 5 2.9 Kranti Gaud 10 3 20 3 0 1 2 Sneh Rana 8 0 38 2 0 0 4.8 Shree Charani 6 1 26 0 0 0 4.3 Deepti Sharma 9 0 45 3 0 1 5 Match Results In the cricket match between India Women’s National Cricket Team Vs Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team, Pakistan women’s team won the toss and choose to bowl first and in the first innings batting, India Women scored 247 all out in 50 overs, anchoring the innings with Harleen Deol (46) and a brisk Richa Ghosh (35 off 20 balls*) got them to that total. in the reply, while chasing, Pakistan Women were bowled out for 159 in 43 overs in response. Sidra Amin, who scored the most for Pakistan with 81 couldn’t take her team home. The bowling attack from India was effective, led by Kranti Gaud with 3/20 and Deepti Sharma who took 3 wickets to curb the chase. India Women were in complete control of the game to clinch victory by 88 runs against Pakistan, continuing their dominance over them in Women’s ODIs. Conclusion India Women put up an excellent all-round display against Pakistan women in 6th Match ICC Women’s World Cup 2025-26. Having posted a competitive total of 247 by Indian women’s, their bowlers sustained pressure all through the chase and Pakistan women’s Team, never found momentum with only Sidra Amin’s fighting 81 to show for it. A disciplined bowling attack and some important middle-order contributions from India sealed the deal, handing a comprehensive 88-run win. The victory

Dubai Capitals Vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match Scorecard
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Dubai Capitals Vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match Scorecard, 7th Match T20 International League 2025-26

On 7 December 2025, Dubai Capitals won over Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 83 runs in the 7th Match of International League T20-2025-26 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium. A stellar 96 not out from Rovman Powell and a handy 52 run knock from Jordan Cox helped Dubai Capitals post a competitive 186/4 in their 20 overs. Knight Riders folded for 103 in 15.3 overs. Powell’s match-securing knock also earned him Player of the Match spoils. This league consists of six franchise teams that play in a round-robin format and will be part of the DP World International League T20 2025-26. In this article, we will explore about Dubai Capitals Vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match Scorecard, 7th Match T20 International League 2025-26, man of the match, records and match results. Dubai Capitals Vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders: Overview Attributes Details Team 1 Dubai Capitals Team 2 Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match Number 7th Match, International League T20, 2025-26 Series Name International League T20, 2025-26 Date Sunday, 7 December 2025 Time 2:30 PM GMT Toss Abu Dhabi Knight Riders won the toss and choose to Bowl Venue Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Dubai Capitals (DCP) 186/4 (20 Overs) Abu Dhabi Knight Riders(ADKR) 103 (15.3 Overs) Match Result Dubai Capitals (DCP) won the match by 83 runs Player of the Match Rovman Powell Dubai Capitals Team Playing XI Player Name Player Type Shayan Jahangir (WK) Wicket Keeper Batter Sediqullah Atal Batter David Willey All-Rounder (Bowling) Jardan Cox Wicket Keeper Batter Rovman Powell Batter Dasun Shanaka All-Rounder (Batting) Toby Albert Batter Haider Ali Bowler Waqar Salamkheil Bowler Mustafizur Rahman Bowler Muhammad Jawadullah Bowler Reserve Players – Gulbadin Naib, Muhammad Farooq, Rushil Ugarkar, Leus du Plooy, James Neesham, Farhan Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Tymal Mills, Akshay Wakhare, Scott Currie, Usman Najeeb, Navin Bidaisee, Anudeep Chenthamara Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Team Playing XI Player Name Player Type Alex hales Batter Alishan Sharafu Batting All-Rounder Unmukt Chand (WK) Wicket-Keeper Batter Liam Livingstone Batting All-Rounder Sherfane Rutherford Batting All-Rounder Andre Russell Bowling All-Rounder Sunil Narine Bowling All-Rounder Jason Holder (c) Bowling All-Rounder Ajay Kumar Bowler Olly Stone Bowler Piyush Chawla Bowler Reserve Players – George Garton, Philip Salt, Mayank Choudhary, Ibrar Ahmad, Michael-Kyle Pepper, Brandon McMullen, Khary Pierre, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Adnan Idrees, Abdul Manan Ali Dubai Capitals Vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match Scorecard, 7th Match T20 International League 2025-26 Dubai Capitals 1st Innings (Batting) Player Name Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Shayan Jahangir (WK)c Chawla b Ajay Kumar 8 8 1 0 100.00 Sediqullah Atalc Russell b Holder 18 11 0 0 72.73 David Willeyc and b Chawla 14 13 1 1 107.69 Jardan Coxc Olly Stone b Holder 52 36 4 1 144.44 Rovman Powellnot out 96 52 8 4 184.62 Dasun Shanakanot out 0 1 0 0 0.00 Toby Albert Did Not Bat – – – – Haider Ali Did Not Bat – – – – Waqar Salamkheil Did Not Bat – – – – Mustafizur Rahman Did Not Bat – – – – Muhammad Jawadullah Did Not Bat – – – – Total Score – 186-4 20 Overs Extras – 8 Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 1st Innings (Bowling) Bowler Overs Maiden Runs NB WD ECO Jason Holder (c) 4 0 30 0 0 7.50 Ajay Kumar 4 0 28 0 2 7.00 Olly Stone 3 0 26 0 1 8.70 Piyush Chawla 3 0 23 0 0 7.70 Sunil Narine 4 0 38 0 0 9.50 Andre Russell 2 0 37 1 0 18.50 Abu Dhabi Knight Riders 2nd Innings (Batting) Player Name Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Philip Saltc Rovman Powell b Mustafizur 27 21 2 2 128.57 Alex halesb Willey 0 1 0 0 0.00 Alishan Sharafuc Toby Albert b Willey 4 4 1 0 100.00 Unmukt Chand (WK)c Shayan Jahangir b Mustafizur 0 1 0 0 0.00 Liam Livingstonelbw b Nabi 16 15 0 1 106.67 Sherfane Rutherfordc Rovman Powell b Waqar Salamkheil 19 25 1 0 76.00 Andre Russellc Shayan Jahangir b Waqar Salamkheil 12 6 0 2 200.00 Jason Holder (c)b Waqar Salamkheil 0 4 0 0 0.00 Sunil Narineb Nabi 3 5 0 0 60.00 Olly Stonec Jordan Cox b Waqar Salamkheil 6 6 1 0 100.00 Ajay Kumarnot out 8 5 2 0 160.00 Total Score – 103-10 Overs – 15.3 Overs Extras – 8 Dubai Capitals 2nd Innings (Bowling) Bowler Overs Maiden Runs NB WD ECO Jason Holder (c) 4 0 30 0 0 7.50 Ajay Kumar 4 0 28 0 2 7.00 Olly Stone 3 0 26 0 1 8.70 Piyush Chawla 3 0 23 0 0 7.70 Sunil Narine 4 0 38 0 0 9.50 Andre Russell 2 0 37 1 0 18.50 Dubai Capitals Vs Abu Dhabi Knight Riders Match Results Dubai Capitals won by 83 runs against Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the International League T20 2025-26, Match No. 7 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Friday, December 7, 2025. Dubai Capitals 186/4 in 20 overs, Rovman Powell* 96 (52), Jordan Cox 52 In reply, the Knight Riders capitulated to 103 in 15.3 overs. Rovman Powell was adjudged Player of the Match for his innings that won the match. This victory gave the Capitals a resounding win in the league fixture. Conclusion Dubai Capitals eased past Abu Dhabi Knight Riders by 83 runs in the 7th Match of the International League T20 2025-26 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on December 07, 2025. The Capitals, batting first, scored 186/4 in their 20 overs on the back of Rovman Powell’s brilliant 96 not out, backed up with a strong 52 from Jordan Cox. The Knight Riders responded by being bowled out for 103 in 15.3 overs, never looking like reaching the total. Rovman Powell was awarded Player of the Match, for his stunning innings that carried the Capitals to a massive victory. The result was comprehensive in this ILT20 league clash.

Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team Vs Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team Vs Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team Match Scorecard, Elite Group B, on 30 Nov Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025, Elite Group B match between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh held on 30 November 2025 was nothing less than mesmerizing at the Jadavpur University Campus Ground in Kolkata. Both these sides headed into the contest looking to lay down a marker in one of India’s top domestic T20 tournaments, each game capable of making or breaking qualification into subsequent knockout stages. Uttar Pradesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. That is often based on the flatter pitches available in Kolkata here which can help run-chasing later in the day. It worked for them once, but in the very next match, Madhya Pradesh scored a tricky total and bowled with discipline to defend it. By the end, Madhya Pradesh prevailed by a narrow margin of 37 runs, but not before multiple performances bathed both sides in hues of the game. Match Detail Information Tournament Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 – Elite Group B Team 1 Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team Team 2 Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team Venue Jadavpur University Campus Ground, Kolkata Date 30 November 2025 Toss Uttar Pradesh chose to field Result Madhya Pradesh won by 37 runs MP Innings 184/7 (20 overs) UP Innings 147 all out (18.4 overs) Player of the Match Rajat Patidar Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team Vs Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team Match Scorecard, Elite Group B, on 30 Nov 2025 Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team 1st Innings (Batting) Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate Ankush Singh 31 19 2 2 163.15 Harsh Gawli (WK) 49 42 5 0 116.66 Rajat Patidar-c 43 20 5 2 215 Venkatesh Iyer 0 2 0 0 0 Shivang Kumar 2 2 0 0 100 Harpreet Singh Bhatia 33 (retired out) 25 3 1 132 Aniket Verma 19* 8 0 2 237.5 Rahul Batham 0 1 0 0 0 Tripuresh Singh 0* 1 0 0 0 Total 184/7 The innings from Madhya Pradesh was steady, with contributions through the lineup. Captain Rajat Patidar blazed his way to a swift 43 off just 20 deliveries, with an impressive strike rate above 200 — this performance greatly boosted the team’s total. Meanwhile, Harsh Gawli’s sedate 49 gave credibility to the innings as it ensured that the team was scoring at a decent rate through the middle overs. A quickfire 31 off 19 balls by Ankush Singh and a late flourish from Aniket Verma ensured that the total breached the 180-mark, which on this day also proved defendable. Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team 1st Innings (Bowling) Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Econ Bhuvneshwar Kumar 4 42 1 10.5 Sunil Kumar 3 33 1 11 Prashant Veer 3 25 1 8.33 Shivam Mavi 4 30 1 7.5 Vipraj Nigam 4 36 2 9 Karan Sharma 2 15 0 7.5 The Uttar Pradesh bowlers had an even outing. Though they made a few breakthroughs with the wickets, none were able to regularly stop the flow of runs at any point in the innings. Vipraj Nigam took 2 wickets while others chipped in to take a wicket each but the collective bowling effort was not enough to stop the opposition for getting over 180. Uttar Pradesh Cricket Team — 2nd Innings (Batting) Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate Aryan Juyal-wk 9 5 0 1 180 Karan Sharma (c) 21 13 4 0 161.54 Abhishek Goswami 12 5 1 1 240 Sameer Rizvi 9 9 0 1 100 Rinku Singh 65 42 4 4 154.76 Siddarth Yadav 2 4 0 0 50 Vipraj Nigam 13 15 1 0 86.67 Prashant Veer 3 4 0 0 75 Shivam Mavi 10 11 0 1 90.91 Total 147 all out Overs 18.4 overs Uttar Pradesh’s batting was a blend of aggressive intent and early loss. Rinku Singh was the lone bright spark in a rudimentary performance, constructing 65 from 42 balls and serving as the only anchor for any resistance that might have been offered. He hit boundaries and sixes with intent through stages of the chase. To Rinku’s cause, young batters such as Karan Sharma and Abhishek Goswami added quick runs, albeit in discrete pockets rather than at a consistent partnership – integral to the team’s failure to construct an elongated chase. Madhya Pradesh Cricket Team 2nd Innings (Bowling) Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Econ Rahul Batham 3.4 33 3 8.46 Shivam Shukla 4 36 3 9 Kumar Kartikeya 4 24 2 6 Madhya Pradesh’s bowling attack was disciplined and incisive. Both Rahul Batham and Shivam Shukla picked up three wickets each that put an early dent on the middle order of Uttar Pradesh and ruled out any strong recovery. Kumar Kartikeya’s two wickets gave the bowling effort a bit more spine, too, with regular breakthroughs leaving the chase in tatters. Match Result and Best Performances Madhya Pradesh posted 184/7 in their allotted overs, before dismissing Uttar Pradesh for 152 within 18.4 overs to win the match by 37 runs. The convincing margin underscores a creditable performance in every department by Madhya Pradesh. Key Performances Top scorer: Rinku Singh (UP), 65 runs of 42 balls — highest individual score in the match. Top batting support: Rajat Patidar (MP) who made a 43 off quick 20 balls. Best bowling : Rahul Batham and Shivam Shukla (MP) 3 each. Both of these performances played a huge role in the final outcome and point to the significance of some players during those critical periods of the match. Man of the Match Rajat Patidar was declared Man of the Match for its stunning batting display. His sprightly 43 off just 20 balls provided momentum in key parts of the innings and encouraged Madhya Pradesh to push beyond 180 — a defendable total with his contribution. Patidar’s innings was characterized by positive intent and good execution, especially in the middle overs when his run rate and aggression helped MP get ahead of the bowling attack. Conclusion The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025 match between Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh was a perfect illuminative example of quality in its recognisable

Nepal National Cricket Team Vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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Nepal National Cricket Team Vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Match Scorecard: 91st Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27

Nepal national cricket team vs United Arab Emirates national cricket team, 91st Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023–27: The Nepal and UAE teams went head-to-head in the 91st Match of the ICC Cricket World Cup League Two on November 5th, 2025 at ICC Academy Ground, Dubai. UAE managed to chase the target and won the match by 4 wickets, achieving the run chase with 49.1 overs. Both teams contributed with crucial middle-order batting displays and valuable spells of bowling. Nepal National Cricket Team Vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Match: Overview Attribute Details Team A Nepal National Cricket Team Team B United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Tournament Name ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-2027 Match Number 91st Match Match Date November 5th, 2025 Match Start 13:22 GMT Ground Name ICC Academy Ground, Dubai Format One Day International (ODI) Toss Won UAE won the toss and elected to field Match Result UAE won by 4 wickets Man of the Match Muhammad Shahdad Nepal National Cricket Team Vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team Match Scorecard Nepal National Cricket Team — 1st Innings (Batting) Nepal elected to bat first, and contributions from various middle-order batsmen helped them post a decent total. Batting Lineup Runs Balls 4s 6s SR Kushal Bhurtelc Aryansh Sharma b Zahid Ali 2 9 0 0 22.22 Aasif Sheikh (wk)run out (Dhruv Parasar / Aryansh Sharma) 34 48 4 0 70.83 Bhim Sharkic Alishan Sharafu b Dhruv Parashar 48 68 7 0 Rohit Paudel (c)c Alishan Sharafu b Dhruv Parashar 2 7 0 0 Aarif Sheikhc Aryansh Sharma b Junaid Siddique 30 54 2 0 Dipendra Singh Aireerun out (Muhammad Waseem / Aryansh Sharma 37 43 3 1 Kushal Mallab Muhammad jawadullah 45 51 1 3 Karan KCc Aryansh Sharma b junaid Siddique 0 1 0 0 Nandan Yadavb Muhammad jawadullah 1 9 0 0 Sandeep Lamichhanenot out 15 10 2 0 Lalit Rajbanshinot out 4 1 1 0 Total – 239/9 (50 Overs) Extras – 21 United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team- 1st Innings (Bowling) UAE pacers were pivotal in keeping Nepal under 240 runs, claiming wickets at crucial phases of the innings. Bowler Bowler Type Overs Runs Wickets Economy Junaid Siddique Right arm fast 10 44 2 4.4 Aayan Afzal Khan Left arm orthodox Spin 10 39 2 3.9 Zahoor Khan Right arm fast medium 9 52 1 5.77 Dhruv Parashar Right arm off break 8 36 1 4.5 Muhammad Jawadullah Left arm fast medium 8 40 2 5 Ali Naseer Right arm medium fast 5 28 1 5.6 The bowling attack broke partnerships repeatedly, which stopped Nepal from accumulating a bigger total. Nepal Batting Analysis Nepal started slow but batted really well in the middle order to recover. Bhim Sharki had anchored the innings and there were useful contributions in the middle overs by Kushal Malla and Dipendra Singh Airee. But, the 259 was not a score that could be pushed well beyond by any large partnership from the team. There were some quick runs from the lower order, but UAE bowlers kept things under control. Nepal had scored 239 runs, losing 9 wickets and UAE was set a target of 240 runs. United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team – 2nd Innings (Batting) The UAE began their chase with a steady start. Even after losing a few early wickets, the middle order helped lead the team to victory. Batting Stats Runs Balls 4s 6s S/R Alishan Sharafu (c)c Rohit Paudel b Nandan Yadav 18 24 2 1 75 Aryansh Sharma (wk)c Aasif Sheikh b Karan KC 0 1 0 0 0 Muhammad Shahdadc Aasif Sheikh b Karan KC 96 123 6 3 78.04 Shoaib Khanlbw b Lalit Rajbanshi 29 52 3 0 55.76 Muhammad Waseemb Sandeep Lamichhane 76 73 4 3 104.1 Harshit Kaushikc Aasif Sheikh b Karan KC 13 17 0 1 76.47 Dhruv Parasharnot out 2 3 0 0 66.66 Zahid Alinot out 5 2 1 0 250 Junaid Siddique Haider Ali Muhammad Jawadullah The batters of UAE held their nerves well while the pressure was on and finished the successful chase after couple of good spells. Match Turning Point It was the partnership between Muhammad Shahdad and Muhammad Waseem that turned the match on its head. Their partnership settled the innings out, and saw UAE nearing the target. Shahdad was more patient, while Waseem brought the scoring rate up when needed. This mix complicated Nepal’s efforts to reassert control. Player of the Match – Muhammad Shahdad (UAE) Match Highlights Final Match Result Nepal: 239/9 (50 overs) UAE: 243/6 (49.1 overs) Result: United Arab Emirates won by 4 wickets. Conclusion ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27, 91st Match 91 between Nepal National Cricket Team Vs United Arab Emirates National Cricket Team concluded with a resounding win for UAE over at the ICC Academy Ground. And in reply, along with bunching of wickets for Nepal, last 4 overs had them score runs enough to cross a total of above 239 completing their innings at 9 outings. But UAE scored 243/6 in just 49.1 overs and chased successfully. Muhammad Shahdad’s important 96 and Muhammad Waseem’s 76 proved decisive in the win. Nepal’s effort was commendable, but UAE gained vital points in the tournament standings with this result.

South Africa National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard
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South Africa National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team, 1st T20I Scorecard, 27 January 2026, Result, Stats and Highlights

The South Africa National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team match is a part of the West Indies tour of South Africa 2026, playing between South Africa national cricket team and West Indies cricket team. The inaugural T20I was held at Boland Park in Paarl on 27 January 2026. South Africa bowled superbly to complete a 21-run win over Ireland. In what was a great start to the T20I series, the side chased down the target with ease. This was a crucial match of the tournament as it decided how the rest of the matches in this series would play out. South Africa Vs West Indies, 1st T20I, 27 January 2026: Overview Match: South Africa vs West Indies, 1st T20I Series: South Africa 2026 Tour of West Indies Match Date: 27 January 2026 Venue: Boland Park, Paarl Format: T20 International Toss: South Africa won the toss and opted to field first Result: South Africa won by 9 wickets Man of the Match: George Linde South Africa won by 9 wickets and The T20I series lead went to South Africa 1–0. South Africa National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Match Scorecard West Indies Batting -1st Innings West Indies scored 173 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs after winning the toss and batting first. The team kicked off well in the powerplay but lost wickets between 6-15 overs which slowed down the scoring rate. Shimron Hetmyer had especially important contributions as he was the match top scorer for West Indies. 1- Shimron Hetmyer – 48 runs 2- Rovman Powell – 29 runs 3- Brandon King – 27 runs 4- Roston Chase – 22 runs It was a competitive total for West Indies, but it fell marginally short of what they would have hoped for on a good batting surface. West Indies Team Scorecard: 173/7 (20 overs) South Africa Bowling – 1st Innings And it had South Africa’s bowlers to thank for that control of the match. They kept a disciplined line and got crucial wickets. George Linde made a big impact with the ball and was the best of the bowlers. George Linde – 3 wickets, 25 runs conceded (4 overs) His performance helped limit West Indies and kept the target within reach of South Africa’s batting order. South Africa Batting – 2nd Innings South Africa raced home in pursuit of winning the match, scoring 176 for loss of only one wicket in just over 17 overs from 174 runs target. Aiden Markram, captain of South Africa scored big runs and was the highest run scorer in the match. 1- Aiden Markram – 86* runs 2- Ryan Rickelton – 40* runs With a steady run rate, South Africa cantered home with plenty of balls to spare. South Africa Team Scorecard: 176/1 (17.5 overs) West Indies Bowling: 2nd Innings The West Indies bowlers attempted to defend the total but failed to break the partnership between South African batters. Just the one wicket fell, and South Africa cruised to victory without looking back. The batting effort was so strong that the West Indies didn’t quite have the pressure in their bowling attack. South Africa Vs West Indies Cricket Match Result, 27 January 2026 South Africa won by 9 wickets (with 13 balls remaining). The hosts took the lead in the T20I series openers and registered a convincing victory. Player of the Match: George Linde The match-winning bowling performance earned him the award. South Africa National Cricket Team Vs West Indies Cricket Team Stats Match Date: 27 January 2026 Series: South Africa and West Indies in 2026 Venue: Boland Park, Paarl West Indies 173/7 in 20 overs South Africa Score: 176/1 (17.5 overs) Match Result: South Africa 9-wicket victory Top Run Scorer: Aiden Markram (86*) Top West Indies Batter: Shimron Hetmyer (48) Best Bowling: George Linde (3 wickets) Series Status: South Africa won series 1–0 South Africa Vs West Indies Match Analysis The South Africa Vs West Indies match was a clear reflection of South Africa’s abilities with the ball and bat. It turned out to be the right call, as their decision to bowl first after winning the toss paid off. The bowlers succeeded in keeping a lid on the scoring, and West Indies from posting a bigger score. South Africa’s batting order later in the chase looked assured and methodical. Aiden Markram and Ryan Rickelton formed a partnership that allowed the team to keep ahead of the required run rate. The batting showed promise while the bowling attack struggled to defend the total for West Indies. The team requires more potent bowling displays in the remaining matches of the series. Conclusion The opening T20I between South Africa and West Indies kick started the series on a high. With disciplined bowling and a splendid batting effort during the chase, South Africa thoroughly dominated the match. While George Linde’s brilliant bowling spell and Aiden Markram’s match-winning innings were the highlights of the game. This win ensured South Africa the early accord in the contest and gave them an upper hand in T20I series.

Narendra Modi Stadium
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Narendra Modi Stadium: History, Pitch Report, Weather, Capacity, Tickets, Matches, Stats and More

Narendra Modi Stadium, situated in Motera city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat is the largest cricket stadium in the world by capacity. It is the largest cricket stadium in the world with a seating capacity of around 132,000. The Narendra Modi Stadium is a property of Gujarat Cricket Association and is used as the home ground for IPL team Gujarat Lions, T20 franchise from Saurashtra- Saurashtra’s home ground as well. The stadium is a part of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Complex and is situated on the banks of Sabarmati River. Due to its design, modern seating arrangement and capacity, it is regarded as one of the best cricket grounds in the world. Narendra Modi Stadium: Overview Name ———Narendra Modi Stadium Location——Motera, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India Opened —-2020 (opened at the time, rechristened in 2021) Owner/Operator——–Gujarat Cricket Association Ground Broke ———-2015 (old stadium torn down) Construction Period ———-2015–2020 TID 1001 Range ———-63 acres (255,000 m²) Seating Capacity —— 132,000 (most in nation) Surface———Bermuda grass Suites/Boxes————76 corporate boxes PRACTICE FACILITIES————-11 bay; indoor academy and practice ground Largest Crowd ——–111,989 (for Coldplay concert) Major Events Hosted ————ICC ODI World Cup 2023 final: The Test, ODI and T20I matches ​ Tenants ————India men’s & women’s teams, Gujarat Titans, Gujarat teams Historical Background New structural stadium, called Sardar Patel Stadium (Motera), built in early 1980s was the original venue of test match which was played against West Indies in the year 1983. The first ODI to be played at the ground was in 1984. The old building was torn down in 2015 as part of a redevelopment project to construct what is now the world’s largest cricket stadium. The reconstruction was finished between 2015 and 2020. The new stadium, which was built in 2020 and re-christened Narendra Modi Stadium in 2021. The stadium has hosted many big matches post redevelopment, such as Final of 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup, various IPL finals and high-profile bilateral international series. Location and Accessibility The stadium is located in Motera, around 10-12 kilometers from Ahmedabad city. The site offers easy access by air, rail metro and road. Closest airport is Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport – Approximately 15 km from the stadium. The Motera Stadium Metro Station will offer Direct MetroLink Express Service for easy transportation of spectators. Transport Ahmedabad Railway Station provides links to other major cities of the country, while bus and road transport is also highly developed with a combination of highways and internal city routes. Traffic control is in place on major match days to hold back the fans. Narendra Modi Stadium Seating Capacity and Stadium Infrastructure The stadium has a seating capacity of around 132,000 making it the largest cricket stadium in the world. Seating is made of a top and bottom tier, quality section, restaurants and corporate boxes. The infrastructure features 76 corporate boxes, large dressing rooms, indoor practice halls and three outdoor practice grounds. Bowl The ground has been designed so that it can be expanded. Unlike most stadiums, it features roof-mounted LED floodlights rather than long light towers to minimize shadows on the field. A sophisticated drainage system ensures fast clearance of rainwater from the pitch to allow matches to continue soon after rain. There are broad concourses and a lot of entry/exit gates to allow people in and out quickly. Narendra Modi Stadium Ticket Pricing Ticket prices are flexible for different type of matches and the category of seating. For international games like Tests, ODIs and T20 Internationals the prices usually begin from around ₹800 to ₹1,000 for top-tier seats. Slightly lesser tier and more superior-view sections are usually priced between ₹2,000 and ₹4,000. For premium seats, the prices go up from ₹4,000 to ₹10,000. Hospitality and pavilion sections generally fall in the ₹10,000-₹25,000 range while corporate box seats can go over a lakh per head for marquee matches. In case of IPL matches, the prices typically start around ₹500-₹1,000 for general stands. Premium seats range from ₹2,500 to ₹7,500. VIP and hospitality packages, usually priced from ₹10K to ₹35k are much higher in playoffs and finals for luxury boxes. Prices are significantly higher for high-profile matches like the IPL finals, or ICC tournaments. PITCH AND GROUND MEASUREMENTS IN CRICKET Many factors The cricket pitch at Narendra Modi Stadium is a standard international size. The pitch The length of the pitch is 22 yards, or the equivalent of 66 feet / 20.12 meters. The wicket length is also 22 yards (20.12 m) and this distance is required to be maintained by international cricket regulations. Its field is about 180 by 150 yards. Boundary distance depends on pitch covers, but straight boundaries are generally bound between 74–76 metres. Fences are 63 to 70 m squared. There is equal assistance for the bowlers and batters with reasonable amount of pace and bounce. Pitch Report and Playing Conditions The stadium has 11 centre courts, which facilitate the variation of the preparation of the surface. It is generally regarded as a batsman’s pitch in limited-overs forms of the game, such as T20 and ODI cricket. It provides even bounce and pace, allowing for better stroke play and high-scoring games. The pacemen could get some help up front, particularly under lights. Spinners generally make more impact on the worn pitch, especially in Test cricket. The pink-ball Test against England in 2021 was played on a square turner. The dew factor in night matches also makes it easier for teams batting second, as bowlers find it hard to grip the ball. T20 International Statistics The standard score of 1st innings is between 170 to 180 runs in this stadium for T20 International matches. The average wickets that fall in a T20 International match at this venue is generally 12-14. The highest T20 International total at the ground is 234 for 4 by India against New Zealand in 2023. It was the smallest total in T20I played at the ground. The lowest defended total in favour of the bowlers has been a shade over 100 runs in T20 Internationals in conditions that assist the bowlers. Major Records and Memorable Matches Narendra Modi Stadium has witnessed many key matches being played. The 2023 ICC Cricket World Cup Final was held at this stadium, in which Australia defeated India. In 2022 and 2023, the stadium also held IPL finals. This stadium is the home ground of IPL franchise Gujarat Titans. The IPL title in 2022 was

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