PAK VS NZ 2025 – ODI TRI-SERIES
In the opening match of the Pakistan ODI Tri-Series on February 8, 2025, New Zealand defeated Pakistan by 78 runs at Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. Batting first, New Zealand posted a formidable total of 330 for 6, with Glenn Phillips scoring his maiden ODI century. In response, Pakistan was bowled out for 252, falling short of the target. This victory gives New Zealand an early lead in the tri-series, which also features South Africa.
IND VS END 2025 – ODI SERIES
India secured a four-wicket victory over England in the first ODI at Nagpur, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. England, batting first, posted 248 runs, with notable half-centuries from Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell. India’s chase was anchored by Shubman Gill’s 87 runs, supported by Shreyas Iyer’s quick 59 and Axar Patel’s 52. Ravindra Jadeja and Harshit Rana each claimed three wickets, contributing significantly to India’s win. The second ODI is scheduled for February 9 in Cuttack.
AUS VS SRI 2025 – TEST SERIES
In the ongoing second Test between Australia and Sri Lanka at Galle, Australia secured a first-innings lead, thanks to centuries from Steve Smith (131) and Alex Carey (156). By the end of day three, Sri Lanka, trailing by 157 runs, reached 211 for 8 in their second innings, with Angelo Mathews contributing 76 runs and Kusal Mendis remaining unbeaten on 48. Australian spinners Matthew Kuhnemann and Nathan Lyon were instrumental, claiming four and three wickets respectively. The match remains finely poised, with Sri Lanka holding a slim lead of 54 runs. Notably, this Test marks former Sri Lankan captain Dimuth Karunaratne’s 100th and final appearance before his retirement.
SA20 LEAGUE 2025
The finalists for the 2025 SA20 tournament are MI Cape Town and Sunrisers Eastern Cape. MI Cape Town secured their spot in the final by defeating Paarl Royals by 39 runs in Qualifier 1. Sunrisers Eastern Cape advanced by first winning the Eliminator against Joburg Super Kings by 32 runs, and then triumphing over Paarl Royals by 8 wickets in Qualifier 2. The final is scheduled for February 8, 2025, at The Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.
