Zimbabwe Cricket Team Set the Record for the Highest T20I Total
This feat was achieved during ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Africa Sub Regional Qualifier B, against Gambia. The African team smashed a whopping 344/4 runs and won the clash by a whopping 290 runs. Sikandar Raza was unstoppable in this encounter as he smashed a 133 (not out) off just 43 deliveries at a mind-blowing strike rate of 309.30. His stellar innings included 15 sixes and 7 fours. Brain Bennet, Clive Madanade, and Tadiwanashe Marumani also made half-centuries and contributed heavily towards their team’s win.
India’s Qualification for WTC Final at Risk
After losing the series against New Zealand, India’s chances for qualifying to the World Test Championship Final are in danger. They have to win 4 out of the remaining 6 Test matches to ensure their qualification for WTC 2023-2025 Final, without relying on other teams. With a PCT of 62.50, Australia is just behind India in the points table and other teams are quickly catching up.
New Zealand Women Wins Their 1st ever T20 World Cup
In women’s cricket, Australia was dominating the global titles for a long time. In fact, it was after a long time, that the finalist of a women’s T20 World Cup did not include the mighty Australia. New Zealand and South Africa competed against each other in the final and a highly competitive game followed. New Zealand women won this ninth edition of the T20 World Cup by 32 runs. Amelia Kerr shone her batting as well as bowling talents and propelled his team towards an important victory, while also grabbing the woman of the match award.
Australian Names Squad for the ODI series Against Pakistan
Patt Cummis has returned as captain after the ODI World Cup 2023 Final. Other notable players include Glenn Maxwell, Steve Smith, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Mitch Marsh, Cooper Connolly, and Jake Fraser-McGurk. PCB have yet to name their squad, however, Muhammad Rizwan is most likely to lead the men in green.
