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Australian Men’s Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The Australian Men’s Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team match scorecard for the latest completed men’s international records Australia’s three-wicket victory in the third T20I at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui, on 4 October 2025. New Zealand scored 156/9 in 20 overs after being sent in to bat, while Australia chased the target in 18 overs, finishing on 160/7. Mitchell Marsh produced the defining performance of the match, scoring an unbeaten 103 from 52 balls. His innings included eight fours and seven sixes and helped Australia recover from 134/7 to reach the target with 12 balls remaining. Sean Abbott was Australia’s leading bowler with 3/25, while James Neesham took four wickets for New Zealand. Match Overview Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first at Bay Oval. New Zealand made 156/9 from their 20 overs, with Tim Seifert leading the scoring with 48 from 35 balls. New Zealand lost wickets regularly during the first half of the innings but recovered through contributions from Michael Bracewell and James Neesham. Bracewell scored 26 from 22 balls, while Neesham added 25 from 18 deliveries. Sean Abbott was Australia’s most successful bowler, taking three wickets for 25 runs. Josh Hazlewood and Xavier Bartlett claimed two wickets each. Australia’s chase began positively but became difficult after a sequence of wickets. Mitchell Marsh remained at the crease throughout the innings and scored 103 not out from 52 balls. Mitchell Owen added 14 and Sean Abbott finished unbeaten on 13 as Australia reached 160/7 in 18 overs. Match Detail Information Match Australia Men vs New Zealand Men Series Australia tour of New Zealand 2025 Match 3rd T20I Date 4 October 2025 Venue Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui Toss Australia won and elected to bowl New Zealand Score 156/9 in 20 overs Australia Score 160/7 in 18 overs Result Australia won by 3 wickets Player of the Match Mitchell Marsh Player of the Series Mitchell Marsh Series Result Australia won 2–0 Match Result and Summary New Zealand made 156/9 after being put into bat. Tim Seifert gave the innings momentum with 48 from 35 deliveries, including five fours and three sixes. Australia’s bowlers kept New Zealand from building a major partnership. Abbott took three wickets, while Hazlewood and Bartlett took two each. Adam Zampa and Marcus Stoinis also claimed one wicket apiece. Australia’s chase was dominated by Mitchell Marsh. The Australian captain scored 103 not out from 52 balls at a strike rate of 198.08. He struck eight fours and seven sixes. Australia lost seven wickets, including six wickets for 83 runs after Marsh had helped establish the chase. However, Marsh remained unbeaten and guided Australia to 160/7 in 18 overs. Innings Score Overs Run Rate New Zealand 156/9 20.0 7.80 Australia 160/7 18.0 8.89 Result Australia won by 3 wickets — — New Zealand First Innings Scorecard Tim Seifert was New Zealand’s highest scorer with 48 from 35 balls. He hit five fours and three sixes before being dismissed by Xavier Bartlett. Michael Bracewell and James Neesham provided useful middle-order contributions, scoring 26 and 25 respectively. Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate Tim Seifert 48 35 5 3 137.14 Devon Conway 0 2 0 0 0.00 Tim Robinson 13 10 1 1 130.00 Mark Chapman 4 5 1 0 80.00 Daryl Mitchell 9 10 1 0 90.00 Michael Bracewell 26 22 2 1 118.18 James Neesham 25 18 2 2 138.89 Matt Henry 6 8 0 0 75.00 Ben Sears 0 2 0 0 0.00 Ish Sodhi 9* 7 0 1 128.57 Jacob Duffy 1* 1 0 0 100.00 Extras 15 — — — — Total 156/9 20 overs 7.80 RR New Zealand’s 46 runs in the powerplay gave them a reasonable platform, but wickets at regular intervals prevented the innings from developing into a much larger total. Seifert was the main source of boundaries at the top of the order. After his dismissal at 99/5, New Zealand received further runs from Neesham and Bracewell, although Australia continued to take wickets during the final overs. Australia Bowling Scorecard Sean Abbott produced the best bowling figures for Australia, taking three wickets for 25 runs in four overs. Hazlewood and Bartlett took two wickets each. Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Economy Josh Hazlewood 4 0 26 2 6.50 Xavier Bartlett 4 0 25 2 6.25 Sean Abbott 4 0 25 3 6.25 Adam Zampa 4 0 30 1 7.50 Marcus Stoinis 4 1 43 1 10.75 Abbott’s three wickets came at important stages, including the dismissals of Mark Chapman, Matt Henry and Ben Sears. Hazlewood’s two wickets came early in the innings, removing Devon Conway and Tim Robinson. Bartlett then accounted for Seifert and Neesham. Australia Second Innings Scorecard Mitchell Marsh produced one of the most notable T20I innings of his career, finishing unbeaten on 103 from 52 balls. His strike rate was 198.08, with eight fours and seven sixes. Marsh was supported by Mitchell Owen, who scored 14 from 10 balls, and Sean Abbott, who made an unbeaten 13 from seven deliveries. Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate Mitchell Marsh 103* 52 8 7 198.08 Travis Head 8 10 0 1 80.00 Matthew Short 7 12 1 0 58.33 Tim David 3 5 0 0 60.00 Alex Carey 1 3 0 0 33.33 Marcus Stoinis 2 4 0 0 50.00 Mitchell Owen 14 10 0 1 140.00 Xavier Bartlett 1 5 0 0 20.00 Sean Abbott 13* 7 2 0 185.71 Adam Zampa Did not bat — — — — Josh Hazlewood Did not bat — — — — Extras 8 — — — — Total 160/7 18 overs 8.89 RR Australia’s powerplay produced 62 runs, putting the chase ahead of the required rate. However, New Zealand fought back strongly through James Neesham, who took four wickets. Despite the collapse around him, Marsh maintained his attacking approach. His unbeaten century ultimately carried Australia across the finish line with two overs remaining. New Zealand Bowling Scorecard James Neesham was New Zealand’s leading bowler, taking four

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England Women’s National Cricket Team Vs India Women’s National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The England Women’s National Cricket Team vs India Women’s National Cricket Team match scorecard covers the one-off Women’s Test played at Lord’s Cricket Ground, London, from 10 July 2026. India Women produced a dominant performance to defeat England Women by 270 runs after scoring 285 in their first innings and declaring at 341/7 in the second innings. England were bowled out for 170 in their first innings and 186 in the second innings. Kranti Gaud was the standout performer with seven wickets in the match, including a five-wicket haul in England’s first innings. Yastika Bhatia also made a memorable contribution with a century in India’s second innings. Match Overview England Women won the toss and elected to bowl first at Lord’s. India responded with 285 all out in 74.5 overs, led by Smriti Mandhana’s 83, Harmanpreet Kaur’s 58 and Deepti Sharma’s 57. England’s first innings ended at 170 in 59.1 overs. Nat Sciver-Brunt scored 44 and Amy Jones made 52, but Kranti Gaud claimed five wickets to restrict the hosts. India then scored 341/7 declared in 86.3 overs. Yastika Bhatia scored 113, while Smriti Mandhana added 70 and Richa Ghosh finished unbeaten on 50. England were set a substantial target and were dismissed for 186 in their second innings. Sophie Ecclestone scored 50, Amy Jones made 54, but Sneh Rana took four wickets as India completed a 270-run victory. Match Detail Information Match England Women vs India Women Format Women’s Test Series India Women tour of England 2026 Date 10 July 2026 Venue Lord’s Cricket Ground, London Toss England Women won and elected to bowl India 1st Innings 285 all out England 1st Innings 170 all out India 2nd Innings 341/7 declared England 2nd Innings 186 all out Result India Women won by 270 runs Player of the Match Kranti Gaud Match Result and Summary India established control after scoring 285 in the first innings. Mandhana’s 83 was the highest score, while Harmanpreet Kaur and Deepti Sharma provided important middle-order contributions. England struggled against India’s bowling attack and were dismissed for 170. Nat Sciver-Brunt and Amy Jones offered resistance, but Kranti Gaud took five wickets and Sneh Rana claimed two. India’s second innings was highlighted by Yastika Bhatia’s 113. Mandhana scored another half-century, while Richa Ghosh made an unbeaten 50. India declared at 341/7, leaving England with a demanding target. England’s second innings lasted 62.5 overs. Jones and Ecclestone both reached 50, but Sneh Rana took four wickets and Deepti Sharma took two as India bowled England out for 186. Innings Score Overs Run Rate India Women 1st Innings 285 all out 74.5 3.81 England Women 1st Innings 170 all out 59.1 2.87 India Women 2nd Innings 341/7 declared 86.3 3.94 England Women 2nd Innings 186 all out 62.5 2.96 India Women First Innings Scorecard India’s first innings featured a strong contribution from the top and middle order. Smriti Mandhana scored 83 from 108 balls, including 11 fours and one six. Harmanpreet Kaur added 58 from 121 balls, while Deepti Sharma scored 57 from 87 deliveries. Jemimah Rodrigues contributed 35, helping India reach 285. Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate Smriti Mandhana 83 108 11 1 76.85 Shafali Verma 0 4 0 0 0.00 Yastika Bhatia 12 17 2 0 70.59 Jemimah Rodrigues 35 38 5 0 92.11 Harmanpreet Kaur 58 121 7 0 47.93 Deepti Sharma 57 87 7 0 65.52 Richa Ghosh 13 12 2 0 108.33 Sneh Rana 13 36 0 0 36.11 Sayali Satghare 1 23 0 0 4.35 Kranti Gaud 1 3 0 0 33.33 Sree Charani 3* 1 0 0 300.00 Extras 9 — — — — Total 285 all out 74.5 overs 3.81 RR India lost Shafali Verma for just four runs, but Mandhana and the middle order rebuilt the innings. The eventual total of 285 gave the Indian bowlers a solid platform to attack England. England Women Bowling Scorecard Sophie Ecclestone was England’s most successful bowler in India’s first innings, taking three wickets. Lauren Filer and Issy Wong took two wickets each. Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Economy Lauren Bell 9 0 50 1 5.56 Lauren Filer 13 1 40 2 3.08 Sophie Ecclestone 21.5 2 68 3 3.11 Issy Wong 12 0 41 2 3.42 Mady Villiers 19 1 79 2 4.16 Ecclestone’s three wickets came at an important stage, but India’s batting depth allowed the visitors to reach 285. England Women First Innings Scorecard England’s first innings was led by Amy Jones, who scored 52 from 62 balls. Nat Sciver-Brunt added 44, but the rest of the batting lineup struggled to build long partnerships. Batter Runs Balls 4s 6s Strike Rate Maia Bouchier 23 52 3 0 44.23 Tammy Beaumont 2 7 0 0 28.57 Heather Knight 6 25 1 0 24.00 Nat Sciver-Brunt 44 85 4 1 51.76 Alice Capsey 9 13 2 0 69.23 Amy Jones 52 62 6 0 83.87 Mady Villiers 10 33 0 0 30.30 Sophie Ecclestone 11 22 1 0 50.00 Issy Wong 7* 33 1 0 21.21 Lauren Bell 3 13 0 0 23.08 Lauren Filer 0 11 0 0 0.00 Extras 3 — — — — Total 170 all out 59.1 overs 2.87 RR England slipped to 32/3 early in the innings. Jones and Sciver-Brunt helped stabilize the innings, but India’s bowlers continued to take wickets at regular intervals. India Women Bowling Scorecard Kranti Gaud produced a five-wicket haul in England’s first innings, taking 5/37 from 17 overs. Sneh Rana and Sayali Satghare also took two wickets each. Bowler Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Economy Sayali Satghare 13 3 40 2 3.08 Kranti Gaud 17 7 37 5 2.18 Sneh Rana 14 3 41 2 2.93 Sree Charani 8 0 41 0 5.13 Deepti Sharma 7.1 2 10 1 1.40 Gaud’s seven maidens and five wickets made her spell one of the defining performances of the match. Her accuracy prevented England from establishing momentum. India Women Second Innings Scorecard India’s second innings was dominated by Yastika Bhatia, who scored 113 from

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Australian Men’s Cricket Team Vs South Africa National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The Australian Men’s Cricket Team and South Africa National Cricket Team faced each other in the third and final ODI of Australia’s tour of South Africa on September 30, 2026, at Senwes Park in Potchefstroom. Australia won the rain-affected match by 45 runs under the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method after scoring 322/9 in 50 overs and restricting South Africa to 145/4 in 28 overs. Alex Carey was Australia’s leading batter with 74 runs from 88 balls, while captain Mitchell Marsh scored a quick 56 from 42 deliveries. South Africa’s Ryan Rickelton remained unbeaten on 71, but rain stopped the chase after 28 overs, with South Africa below the revised DLS target. Carey was named Player of the Match, while Keshav Maharaj was named Player of the Series. This match scorecard provides a detailed look at both innings, batting and bowling performances, fall of wickets, important partnerships, key statistics and the final ODI series result. Australia vs South Africa Match Overview Match details: South Africa won the toss and elected to bowl first. Australia responded with 322/9 from their 50 overs. Rain interrupted South Africa’s chase and reduced the match to a 28-over second innings. South Africa reached 145/4, but the revised DLS target was beyond their score, giving Australia a 45-run victory. Match Detail Information Match South Africa vs Australia, 3rd ODI Series Australia tour of South Africa 2026 Date September 30, 2026 Venue Senwes Park, Potchefstroom Toss South Africa won and elected to bowl Australia Score 322/9 Australia Overs 50 overs South Africa Score 145/4 South Africa Overs 28 overs Result Australia won by 45 runs Method DLS Player of the Match Alex Carey Player of the Series Keshav Maharaj Match context: The third ODI was the final match of the three-match series. South Africa had already secured the series after winning the opening two matches, making the final game a chance for Australia to finish the tour with a victory. Australia First Innings Scorecard Australia’s batting innings: Australia produced a competitive 322/9 from 50 overs after being asked to bat first. Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head gave Australia a strong start, with the opening pair putting together 78 runs. Marsh scored 56 from 42 balls, including eight fours and two sixes. Head contributed 24 from 20 deliveries before Corbin Bosch dismissed him. Oliver Peake and Alex Carey then built an important partnership. Peake scored 48 from 53 balls, while Carey produced the innings’ highest score with 74 from 88 deliveries. Australia Batter R B 4s 6s SR Mitchell Marsh 56 42 8 2 133.33 Travis Head 24 20 5 0 120.00 Cooper Connolly 23 33 2 0 69.70 Oliver Peake 48 53 4 1 90.57 Alex Carey 74 88 4 2 84.09 Matt Renshaw 30 29 2 1 103.45 Cameron Green 23 18 1 1 127.78 Xavier Bartlett 2 4 0 0 50.00 Pat Cummins 11 6 2 0 183.33 Mitchell Starc 11* 7 1 1 157.14 Adam Zampa 0* 2 0 0 0.00 Extras 20 Total 322/9 50 overs 6.44 RR Australia Batting Performance Alex Carey’s important innings: Carey was Australia’s highest scorer with 74 from 88 balls. His innings included four fours and two sixes and provided stability during the middle overs. Mitchell Marsh’s attacking contribution: Marsh scored 56 from only 42 balls, giving Australia a fast start. His strike rate of 133.33 helped establish the platform for a total above 300. Oliver Peake’s useful 48: Peake narrowly missed a half-century but made an important contribution in the middle order. His partnership with Carey helped Australia move beyond the 190-run mark. Late-order acceleration: Matt Renshaw, Cameron Green, Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc all added useful runs. Australia moved from 257/5 to 322/9, adding 65 runs during the final nine overs. South Africa Bowling Scorecard South Africa’s bowling performance: Corbin Bosch was South Africa’s most successful bowler, taking 4/60 from nine overs. Gerald Coetzee and Lizaad Williams claimed two wickets each. Bjorn Fortuin also took one wicket and was among South Africa’s more economical bowlers. South Africa Bowler O M R W Economy Gerald Coetzee 9 1 61 2 6.80 Lizaad Williams 6 0 48 2 8.00 Corbin Bosch 9 1 60 4 6.67 Bjorn Fortuin 9 0 50 1 5.56 Nqobani Mokoena 7 0 42 0 6.00 Aiden Markram 8 0 42 0 5.25 Tristan Stubbs 2 0 10 0 5.00 Corbin Bosch’s four wickets: Bosch finished with 4/60 and was responsible for dismissing Travis Head, Oliver Peake, Alex Carey and Cameron Green. His four wickets kept Australia from scoring even higher. Australia Fall of Wickets Australia’s wickets: Australia lost Head at 78, followed by Marsh at 94 and Connolly at 118. Peake and Carey then provided stability before Australia accelerated during the final stages. Wicket Batter Score Over 1 Travis Head 78 8.4 2 Mitchell Marsh 94 13.1 3 Cooper Connolly 118 17.1 4 Oliver Peake 191 31.1 5 Matt Renshaw 257 41.3 6 Alex Carey 285 45.5 7 Xavier Bartlett 288 46.4 8 Cameron Green 298 47.4 9 Pat Cummins 314 48.5 South Africa Second Innings Scorecard South Africa’s chase: South Africa were set a substantial target after Australia posted 322/9. The chase began badly when Quinton de Kock was dismissed for a duck in the second over. Aiden Markram followed soon afterward, leaving South Africa at 30/2. Ryan Rickelton and Matthew Breetzke then rebuilt the innings with a 72-run partnership. Tristan Stubbs later fell for 14, but Rickelton remained unbeaten on 71 when rain brought the match to an early end. South Africa Batter R B 4s 6s SR Aiden Markram 15 16 3 0 93.75 Quinton de Kock 0 5 0 0 0.00 Ryan Rickelton 71* 81 5 2 87.65 Matthew Breetzke 25 29 3 0 86.21 Tristan Stubbs 14 17 1 0 82.35 Corbin Bosch 13* 20 1 0 65.00 Extras 7 Total 145/4 28 overs 5.18 RR South Africa Batting Performance Ryan Rickelton’s unbeaten 71: Rickelton was South Africa’s leading batter and remained unbeaten when rain stopped play. He scored 71

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Bangladesh National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The Bangladesh National Cricket Team and New Zealand National Cricket Team faced each other in the third and final T20I of New Zealand’s tour of Bangladesh on May 2, 2026, at the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur, Dhaka. The match was reduced to 15 overs per side because of rain, and New Zealand chased a revised target of 103 to win by six wickets through the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. Bangladesh were bowled out for 102 in 14.2 overs after choosing to bat first. Towhid Hridoy was Bangladesh’s highest scorer with 33 runs from 24 balls, while Litton Das contributed 26 from 17 deliveries. New Zealand’s Josh Clarkson was the standout bowler, taking 3/9 from two overs. New Zealand’s chase was led by Bevon Jacobs, who smashed an unbeaten 62 from just 31 balls at a strike rate of 200. Dean Foxcroft remained unbeaten on 15 as New Zealand reached 104/4 in 11.4 overs. Jacobs was named Player of the Match. Bangladesh vs New Zealand Match Overview Match details: New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first. Bangladesh scored 102 all out in 14.2 overs after rain reduced the contest to 15 overs per side. New Zealand were set a revised target of 103 and reached 104/4 in 11.4 overs. Match Detail Information Match Bangladesh vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I Series New Zealand tour of Bangladesh 2026 Date May 2, 2026 Venue Shere Bangla National Stadium, Mirpur, Dhaka Toss New Zealand won and elected to field Bangladesh Score 102 all out Bangladesh Overs 14.2 overs New Zealand Score 104/4 New Zealand Overs 11.4 overs Revised Target 103 Result New Zealand won by 6 wickets Method DLS Player of the Match Bevon Jacobs Player of the Series Towhid Hridoy Match context: Rain played an important role in the deciding T20I. The original 20-over contest was reduced to 15 overs per side after a lengthy interruption. Bangladesh could not use all of their allotted overs because they were bowled out in 14.2 overs. Bangladesh First Innings Scorecard Bangladesh’s batting innings: Bangladesh struggled to build a substantial total after being asked to bat first. Saif Hassan made 16 from 11 balls, while Litton Das and Towhid Hridoy provided the major contributions in the middle order. Hridoy top-scored with 33 from 24 balls, including three fours and two sixes. Litton Das struck three fours and one six during his 26-ball innings from 17 deliveries. Bangladesh Batter R B 4s 6s SR Saif Hassan 16 11 2 0 145.45 Tanzid Hasan 6 10 0 0 60.00 Litton Das 26 17 3 1 152.94 Parvez Hossain Emon 0 1 0 0 0.00 Towhid Hridoy 33 24 3 2 137.50 Shamim Hossain 3 8 0 0 37.50 Mahedi Hasan 7* 6 1 0 116.67 Mohammad Saifuddin 0 1 0 0 0.00 Rishad Hossain 5 4 0 0 125.00 Shoriful Islam 2 3 0 0 66.67 Ripon Mondol 0 1 0 0 0.00 Extras 4 Total 102 14.2 overs 7.12 RR Bangladesh Batting Performance Towhid Hridoy’s innings: Hridoy was the leading Bangladesh run-scorer, making 33 from 24 balls. His two sixes and three fours helped Bangladesh cross the 100-run mark after the team lost wickets at regular intervals. Litton Das’s contribution: Litton Das scored 26 from 17 balls and briefly increased the scoring rate after Bangladesh had lost early wickets. His dismissal at 63/4 was an important moment in the innings. Late-order struggle: Bangladesh lost their final six wickets for only 39 runs. Mahedi Hasan remained unbeaten on seven, but the lower order could not provide enough runs to push the total towards a more competitive score. New Zealand Bowling Scorecard New Zealand’s bowling performance: Josh Clarkson produced the best bowling figures of the match, taking 3/9 from two overs. Nathan Smith and Ben Sears claimed two wickets each, while Jayden Lennox and Ish Sodhi took one apiece. New Zealand Bowler O M R W Economy Dean Foxcroft 2 0 17 0 8.50 Nathan Smith 2 0 14 2 7.00 Ben Sears 2.2 0 12 2 5.14 Jayden Lennox 3 0 28 1 9.33 Ish Sodhi 3 0 22 1 7.33 Josh Clarkson 2 0 9 3 4.50 Josh Clarkson’s spell: Clarkson conceded only nine runs and took three wickets, including the dismissals of Litton Das, Towhid Hridoy and Mohammad Saifuddin. His spell restricted Bangladesh during the crucial middle stages. Ben Sears at the finish: Sears removed Shoriful Islam and Ripon Mondol in the 15th over, completing Bangladesh’s innings at 102. Bangladesh Fall of Wickets Bangladesh’s wickets: Bangladesh lost Saif Hassan at 21, Tanzid Hasan at 35 and Parvez Hossain Emon immediately afterward. The innings then moved to 63/4 before the middle and lower order struggled to add runs. Wicket Batter Score Over 1 Saif Hassan 21 3.1 2 Tanzid Hasan 35 4.3 3 Parvez Hossain Emon 35 4.4 4 Litton Das 63 8.2 5 Shamim Hossain 86 11.3 6 Towhid Hridoy 88 12.1 7 Mohammad Saifuddin 89 12.2 8 Rishad Hossain 95 13.1 9 Shoriful Islam 102 14.1 10 Ripon Mondol 102 14.2 New Zealand Second Innings Scorecard New Zealand’s chase: New Zealand’s chase started with a brief period of uncertainty. Katene Clarke and Dane Cleaver were dismissed quickly, while Tim Robinson fell at 25/3. Nick Kelly then departed with the score at 33/4, leaving New Zealand in a difficult position. Bevon Jacobs responded with an outstanding attacking innings, taking control of the chase alongside Dean Foxcroft. New Zealand Batter R B 4s 6s SR Tim Robinson 23 14 2 1 164.29 Katene Clarke 1 2 0 0 50.00 Dane Cleaver 1 3 0 0 33.33 Nick Kelly 1 5 0 0 20.00 Bevon Jacobs 62* 31 5 3 200.00 Dean Foxcroft 15* 15 1 0 100.00 Extras 1 Total 104/4 11.4 overs 8.91 RR New Zealand Batting Performance Bevon Jacobs’ match-winning innings: Jacobs produced the defining performance of the match, scoring 62 not out from only 31 balls. He struck five fours and three sixes and finished with a strike rate of exactly 200.

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West Indies Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The West Indies Cricket Team and Bangladesh National Cricket Team met in the third and final T20I of the West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025-26 on October 31, 2025, at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium in Chattogram. West Indies won the match by five wickets with 19 balls remaining after chasing Bangladesh’s total of 151 in just 16.5 overs. Bangladesh’s innings was built around a superb 89 from Tanzid Hasan, but the team suffered a dramatic collapse late in the innings. Bangladesh went from 107/2 in the 15th over to 151 all out. Romario Shepherd played a major role in the collapse, taking a hat-trick and finishing with 3/36. West Indies then produced an aggressive chase. Roston Chase and Ackeem Auguste both scored half-centuries, combining for a 91-run fourth-wicket partnership. Chase made 50 from 29 balls, while Auguste smashed 50 from only 25 deliveries. Chase was named Player of the Match. West Indies vs Bangladesh Match Overview Match details: The third T20I was played in Chattogram on October 31, 2025. Bangladesh won the toss and batted first, scoring 151 all out in 20 overs. West Indies successfully chased the target, reaching 152/5 in 16.5 overs to win by five wickets with 19 balls remaining. Match Detail Information Match Bangladesh vs West Indies, 3rd T20I Series West Indies tour of Bangladesh 2025-26 Date October 31, 2025 Venue Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Motiur Rahman Cricket Stadium, Chattogram Bangladesh Score 151 all out West Indies Score 152/5 Bangladesh Overs 20 West Indies Overs 16.5 Result West Indies won by 5 wickets Balls Remaining 19 Player of the Match Roston Chase Series Result West Indies won 3-0 Match context: The third T20I completed a clean sweep for West Indies. They had already won the first T20I by 16 runs and the second T20I by 14 runs before producing another successful chase in the final match. Bangladesh First Innings Scorecard Bangladesh’s batting innings: Bangladesh started reasonably well and reached 107/2 in the 15th over. Tanzid Hasan played the innings of the match for Bangladesh, scoring 89 from 62 balls. His innings contained nine fours and four sixes and came at a strike rate of 143.54. Tanzid’s innings kept Bangladesh on course for a substantial total, but the middle and lower order could not maintain the momentum. After reaching 107/2, Bangladesh lost eight wickets for just 44 runs. Bangladesh Batter R B 4s 6s SR Tanzid Hasan 89 62 9 4 143.55 Parvez Hossain Emon 9 10 0 1 90.00 Litton Das 6 9 1 0 66.67 Saif Hassan 23 22 0 2 104.55 Rishad Hossain 3 3 0 0 100.00 Nurul Hasan 1 3 0 0 33.33 Nasum Ahmed 1 3 0 0 33.33 Jaker Ali Anik 5 3 1 0 166.67 Mahedi Hasan 0* 0 0 0 — Shoriful Islam 0 1 0 0 0.00 Taskin Ahmed 9 4 0 1 225.00 Extras 5 Total 151 20 overs 7.55 RR Bangladesh Batting Performance Tanzid Hasan’s outstanding innings: Tanzid Hasan was comfortably Bangladesh’s leading scorer. His 89 from 62 balls accounted for a large portion of Bangladesh’s total and included 13 boundaries in total. He remained at the crease until the final over before being dismissed for 89. Saif Hassan’s contribution: Saif Hassan scored 23 from 22 balls and helped Bangladesh maintain a competitive scoring rate during the middle overs. Late collapse: The major problem for Bangladesh came after the team reached 107/2. Eight wickets fell for only 44 additional runs, preventing Bangladesh from finishing with a much larger total. West Indies Bowling Scorecard West Indies bowling performance: Romario Shepherd was the standout bowler with 3/36 from four overs. Jason Holder also took two wickets, while Akeal Hosein, Roston Chase and Khary Pierre claimed one wicket each. West Indies Bowler O M R W Economy Jason Holder 4 0 32 2 8.00 Akeal Hosein 4 0 26 1 6.50 Romario Shepherd 4 0 36 3 9.00 Roston Chase 4 0 23 1 5.75 Khary Pierre 3 0 23 2 7.67 Gudakesh Motie 1 0 11 0 11.00 Romario Shepherd’s hat-trick: Shepherd dismissed Nurul Hasan, Nasum Ahmed and Shoriful Islam across two overs to complete a hat-trick. His spell played a major part in Bangladesh losing its last eight wickets for only 44 runs. Bangladesh Fall of Wickets Bangladesh’s wickets: Bangladesh lost Parvez Hossain Emon at 22, followed by Litton Das at 44. The team was still in a strong position at 107/2, but Saif Hassan’s dismissal at 107 triggered a late collapse. Wicket Batter Score Over 1 Parvez Hossain Emon 22 3.1 2 Litton Das 44 7.3 3 Saif Hassan 107 14.4 4 Rishad Hossain 118 15.6 5 Nurul Hasan 126 16.6 6 Nasum Ahmed 133 17.6 7 Jaker Ali Anik 142 18.6 8 Tanzid Hasan 142 19.1 9 Shoriful Islam 142 19.2 10 Taskin Ahmed 151 19.6 West Indies Second Innings Scorecard West Indies’ chase: West Indies lost Alick Athanaze early and were 37/2 before Brandon King was dismissed for eight. At that stage, Bangladesh had an opportunity to apply pressure. Roston Chase and Ackeem Auguste completely changed the match. They added 91 runs for the fourth wicket and took West Indies from a difficult position to within touching distance of victory. West Indies Batter R B 4s 6s SR Alick Athanaze 1 8 0 0 12.50 Amir Jangoo 34 23 5 1 147.83 Brandon King 8 7 2 0 114.29 Roston Chase 50 29 5 1 172.41 Ackeem Auguste 50 25 1 5 200.00 Rovman Powell 5* 5 0 0 100.00 Gudakesh Motie 3* 4 0 0 75.00 Extras 1 Total 152/5 16.5 overs 9.03 RR West Indies Batting Performance Roston Chase’s half-century: Chase scored 50 from 29 balls, hitting five fours and one six. His strike rate of 172.41 reflected the aggressive nature of the chase. His innings also earned him the Player of the Match award. Ackeem Auguste’s attacking fifty: Auguste was even more aggressive, scoring 50 from only 25 balls. His innings included

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India National Under-19 Cricket Team Vs Afghanistan National Under-19 Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The India National Under-19 Cricket Team and Afghanistan National Under-19 Cricket Team met in the second semi-final of the ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 on February 4, 2026, at Harare Sports Club in Harare. Afghanistan won the toss and elected to bat first, posting an impressive 310/4 in 50 overs. India then produced a record-breaking chase, reaching 311/3 in only 41.1 overs to win by seven wickets and book their place in the final. Aaron George was the standout performer for India, scoring a magnificent 115 runs from 104 balls. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi added a rapid 68 from 33 balls, while captain Ayush Mhatre contributed 62. For Afghanistan, Faisal Shinozada scored 110 and Uzairullah Niazai remained unbeaten on 101. This match scorecard captures the major batting performances, bowling figures, partnerships, fall of wickets, match statistics and important moments from the India Under-19 vs Afghanistan Under-19 semi-final. India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Match Overview The second semi-final of the 2026 ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup was played at Harare Sports Club on February 4, 2026. Afghanistan won the toss and chose to bat, aiming to put scoreboard pressure on India. Afghanistan made an excellent start and eventually finished on 310/4 from their 50 overs. Faisal Shinozada scored 110 from 93 deliveries, while Uzairullah Niazai remained unbeaten on 101 from 86 balls. India faced a target of 311, but their response was exceptional. The Indian top order attacked from the beginning and reached 311/3 in just 41.1 overs. Aaron George scored 115 from 104 balls and was named Player of the Match. His century formed the foundation of India’s successful chase. Match Detail Information Match India U19 vs Afghanistan U19 Tournament ICC Men’s Under-19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Stage 2nd Semi-Final Date February 4, 2026 Venue Harare Sports Club, Harare Toss Afghanistan U19 won and batted first Afghanistan Score 310/4 in 50 overs India Score 311/3 in 41.1 overs Result India U19 won by 7 wickets Player of the Match Aaron George Target 311 Afghanistan U19 First Innings Scorecard Afghanistan’s batting innings began positively, with Khalid Ahmadzai and Osman Sadat establishing a strong opening partnership. The opening pair added 53 runs before Ahmadzai was dismissed for 31. Osman Sadat continued with Faisal Shinozada, and the second-wicket partnership helped Afghanistan build momentum. Sadat eventually departed for 39. The biggest partnership of the innings came between Faisal Shinozada and Uzairullah Niazai. The pair added 148 runs for the third wicket and transformed Afghanistan’s innings into a commanding total. Faisal reached his century before being dismissed for 110, while Niazai continued until the end and finished unbeaten on 101. Afghanistan U19 Batter R B 4s 6s SR Osman Sadat 39 70 3 0 55.71 Khalid Ahmadzai 31 39 4 1 79.49 Faisal Shinozada 110 93 15 0 118.28 Uzairullah Niazai 101* 86 12 2 117.44 Azizullah Miakhil 12 9 1 0 133.33 Abdul Aziz 7* 3 1 0 233.33 Extras 10 Total 310/4 50 overs 6.20 RR Afghanistan U19 Batting Performance Faisal Shinozada was Afghanistan’s leading run-scorer and played the anchor role during the middle overs. His 110 included 15 fours and came at a strike rate of more than 118. Uzairullah Niazai provided the acceleration in the latter stages. His unbeaten 101 included 12 fours and two sixes. Together, Shinozada and Niazai produced a 148-run partnership that gave Afghanistan a strong platform. The innings became particularly productive during the final 10 overs, allowing Afghanistan to cross the 300-run mark. India U19 Bowling Scorecard India used six bowlers during Afghanistan’s innings. Deepesh Devendran and Kanishk Chouhan were the successful bowlers, taking two wickets each. Devendran finished with 2/64 from his 10 overs, while Chouhan claimed 2/55 from nine overs. Khilan Patel was India’s most economical bowler among those who completed a full spell, conceding 49 runs from 10 overs. India U19 Bowler O M R W Economy RS Ambrish 9 0 65 0 7.22 Henil Patel 10 0 56 0 5.60 Deepesh Devendran 10 0 64 2 6.40 Khilan Patel 10 0 49 0 4.90 Kanishk Chouhan 9 0 55 2 6.11 Ayush Mhatre 2 0 14 0 7.00 Afghanistan U19 Fall of Wickets Afghanistan lost four wickets during their 50-over innings. The early dismissal of Khalid Ahmadzai ended the opening partnership, while Osman Sadat’s wicket came after Afghanistan had reached 117. Faisal Shinozada was dismissed at 265, but Afghanistan still had enough batting depth to finish strongly. Azizullah Miakhil was the final wicket to fall at 293. Wicket Batter Score Over 1 Khalid Ahmadzai 53 12.2 2 Osman Sadat 117 24.1 3 Faisal Shinozada 265 45.5 4 Azizullah Miakhil 293 48.3 India U19 Second Innings Scorecard India began the chase aggressively. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi immediately put pressure on the Afghan bowlers, while Aaron George provided stability at the other end. Sooryavanshi scored 68 from only 33 balls, hitting nine fours and four sixes. His innings gave India a rapid start and significantly reduced the required run rate. After Sooryavanshi’s dismissal, captain Ayush Mhatre joined Aaron George. The pair added 114 runs for the second wicket and ensured that India’s chase remained firmly under control. George eventually departed for 115 with India just 11 runs away from victory. Vihaan Malhotra and Vedant Trivedi completed the chase in the 42nd over. India U19 Batter R B 4s 6s SR Aaron George 115 104 15 2 110.58 Vaibhav Sooryavanshi 68 33 9 4 206.06 Ayush Mhatre 62 59 5 4 105.08 Vihaan Malhotra 38* 47 3 0 80.85 Vedant Trivedi 5* 6 0 0 83.33 Extras 23 Total 311/3 41.1 overs 7.55 RR India U19 Batting Performance Aaron George produced the defining innings of the match. His 115 came from 104 deliveries and included 15 boundaries and two sixes. His innings was especially important because India were chasing 311, a target that required a sustained scoring rate. George combined controlled stroke play with calculated aggression and remained at the crease through most of the chase. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s 68 from 33 balls was another major factor.

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South Africa National Cricket Team Vs England Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The South Africa National Cricket Team vs England Cricket Team match scorecard provides a detailed look at the batting, bowling, wickets, partnerships and final result between two of international cricket’s strongest sides. South Africa and England regularly meet across Test, ODI and T20I cricket, and their matches have produced several high-scoring games and memorable individual performances. The latest completed men’s international between the two teams, as of October 2026, was the second T20I of South Africa’s 2025 tour of England, played at Old Trafford, Manchester, on 12 September 2025. England produced a record-breaking batting display, scoring 304/2 in 20 overs, before bowling South Africa out for 158 in 16.1 overs. England won the match by 146 runs, leveling the three-match T20I series at 1-1. Phil Salt was the outstanding performer, scoring an unbeaten 141 from 60 balls. Jos Buttler also produced an explosive 83 from only 30 deliveries. South Africa’s Aiden Markram scored 41, but England’s bowlers eventually dismissed the visitors for 158. The third T20I in Nottingham was subsequently abandoned without a ball being bowled because of rain, meaning the series finished 1-1. Therefore, the Manchester match remains the latest completed South Africa vs England men’s international scorecard before England’s scheduled 2026/27 tour of South Africa. South Africa vs England Match Scorecard at a Glance Match Detail Information Match England vs South Africa Series South Africa Tour of England 2025 Format T20 International Match 2nd T20I Date 12 September 2025 Venue Old Trafford, Manchester Toss South Africa won the toss and elected to field England Score 304/2 in 20 overs South Africa Score 158 all out in 16.1 overs Result England won by 146 runs Player of the Match Phil Salt England Top Scorer Phil Salt – 141* South Africa Top Scorer Aiden Markram – 41 Best England Bowler Jofra Archer – 3/25 Best South Africa Bowler Bjorn Fortuin – 2/52 England’s 304/2 was the highest T20I total by a Full Member nation at the time and only the third men’s T20I total above 300. England Innings Scorecard South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first, but the decision quickly became difficult to defend as England’s openers attacked from the opening overs. Phil Salt and Jos Buttler produced an extraordinary opening partnership. Salt remained unbeaten on 141 from 60 balls, while Buttler scored 83 from 30 balls. Buttler’s innings included eight fours and seven sixes, giving him a remarkable strike rate of 276.67. Salt was even more destructive over a longer innings, hitting 15 fours and eight sixes at a strike rate of 235.00. England reached 100 during the powerplay and moved to 166/1 after 10 overs, setting up an enormous total. Jacob Bethell then contributed a quick 26 from 14 balls before being dismissed by Bjorn Fortuin. Harry Brook finished unbeaten on 41 from 21 balls, helping Salt take England beyond 300. England eventually finished at 304/2 from 20 overs. England Batting Scorecard Batter R B 4s 6s Strike Rate Phil Salt 141* 60 15 8 235.00 Jos Buttler 83 30 8 7 276.67 Jacob Bethell 26 14 2 2 185.71 Harry Brook 41* 21 5 1 195.24 Extras 13 Total 304/2 20 overs The two dismissals in England’s innings were Jos Buttler and Jacob Bethell. Buttler was dismissed for 83 in the eighth over, while Bethell fell for 26 in the 15th over. South Africa Bowling Scorecard South Africa’s bowling attack struggled to contain England’s aggressive batting. Bjorn Fortuin was the only bowler to take multiple wickets, finishing with 2/52 from four overs. Kwena Maphaka was South Africa’s most economical bowler among those completing four overs, although he still conceded 41 runs. Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada and Lizaad Williams all went for more than 15 runs per over. Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy Marco Jansen 4 60 0 15.00 Kagiso Rabada 4 70 0 17.50 Lizaad Williams 3 62 0 20.67 Bjorn Fortuin 4 52 2 13.00 Kwena Maphaka 4 41 0 10.25 Aiden Markram 1 19 0 19.00 The bowling figures demonstrate how effectively England attacked the South African attack. England’s 304/2 included 13 extras, but the overwhelming majority of the total came from the bat. Fall of Wickets – England Score Wicket Over 126 Jos Buttler 7.5 221 Jacob Bethell 14.1 England’s first wicket came after Buttler and Salt had already added 126 runs. Bethell’s dismissal at 221 left Salt and Brook together for the final phase of the innings. South Africa Innings Scorecard South Africa needed 305 runs to win, which required a run rate of more than 15 runs per over. Aiden Markram attempted to give the chase momentum, scoring 41 from 20 balls with two fours and four sixes. Ryan Rickelton also attacked early, making 20 from 10 balls. However, South Africa lost wickets regularly and never established the type of partnership needed for such a demanding chase. Tristan Stubbs scored 23 from 25 balls, while Donovan Ferreira hit a rapid 23 from 11 deliveries. Bjorn Fortuin provided late resistance with 32 from 16 balls, including three fours and two sixes. South Africa were eventually bowled out for 158 in 16.1 overs, giving England a huge 146-run victory. South Africa Batting Scorecard Batter R B 4s 6s Strike Rate Aiden Markram 41 20 2 4 205.00 Ryan Rickelton 20 10 2 2 200.00 Lhuan-dre Pretorius 2 2 0 0 100.00 Dewald Brevis 4 3 1 0 133.33 Tristan Stubbs 23 25 0 1 92.00 Donovan Ferreira 23 11 3 1 209.09 Marco Jansen 0 3 0 0 0.00 Bjorn Fortuin 32 16 3 2 200.00 Kagiso Rabada 9 4 2 0 225.00 Kwena Maphaka 0 1 0 0 0.00 Lizaad Williams 0* 2 0 0 0.00 Extras 4 Total 158 all out 16.1 overs The scorecard shows that South Africa had several batters scoring quickly, but the problem was the lack of a substantial partnership. The innings ended at 158 despite a number of high strike rates. England Bowling Scorecard England used six bowlers during the South African innings.

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Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs Bangladesh National Cricket Team match scorecard gives cricket fans a detailed look at the batting, bowling, partnerships, wickets and final result between two competitive Asian cricket teams. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have faced each other regularly across Tests, ODIs and T20Is, producing several close and memorable contests. The latest completed men’s international meeting between the two teams was played on 20 September 2025 during the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup 2025 at the Dubai International Stadium. Bangladesh won the match by 4 wickets, successfully chasing Sri Lanka’s total of 168/7 with 169/6 in 19.5 overs. Dasun Shanaka produced an outstanding late-innings performance for Sri Lanka, scoring an unbeaten 64 from 37 balls. Bangladesh, however, responded with an excellent chase led by Tawhid Hridoy, who scored 58 from 37 deliveries, and Saif Hassan, who made 61 from 45 balls. This article provides a detailed look at the match scorecard, batting performances, bowling figures, fall of wickets, key statistics and other important Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh scorecard information. Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Match Scorecard at a Glance Match Detail Information Match Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh Tournament Asia Cup 2025 Stage Super Four Date 20 September 2025 Venue Dubai International Stadium, Dubai Format T20 International Toss Bangladesh won the toss and elected to field Sri Lanka Score 168/7 in 20 overs Bangladesh Score 169/6 in 19.5 overs Result Bangladesh won by 4 wickets Bangladesh Run Rate 8.56 Sri Lanka Run Rate 8.40 Sri Lanka Top Scorer Dasun Shanaka – 64* Bangladesh Top Scorer Saif Hassan – 61 Bangladesh Second Top Scorer Tawhid Hridoy – 58 Best Bangladesh Bowler Mustafizur Rahman – 3/20 Best Sri Lanka Bowler Dasun Shanaka – 2/21 Sri Lanka Innings Scorecard Bangladesh won the toss and decided to field first. Sri Lanka made a fast start, although wickets prevented them from building a completely dominant innings. Pathum Nissanka scored 22 from 15 balls before being dismissed by Taskin Ahmed. Kusal Mendis then added 34 from 25 deliveries, including three sixes. Kamil Mishara struggled to accelerate and was dismissed for five. Kusal Perera contributed 16 before falling to Mustafizur Rahman. The innings changed significantly when Dasun Shanaka came to the crease. Shanaka played an outstanding attacking innings, scoring 64 not out from 37 balls. His innings contained three fours and six sixes, giving him a strike rate of almost 173. Charith Asalanka added 21 from 12 balls, while Kamindu Mendis and Wanindu Hasaranga were dismissed cheaply. Sri Lanka eventually reached 168/7 in 20 overs, giving Bangladesh a target of 169. Sri Lanka Batting Scorecard Batter R B 4s 6s Strike Rate Pathum Nissanka 22 15 3 1 146.67 Kusal Mendis 34 25 1 3 136.00 Kamil Mishara 5 11 0 0 45.45 Kusal Perera 16 16 1 0 100.00 Dasun Shanaka 64* 37 3 6 172.97 Charith Asalanka 21 12 1 1 175.00 Kamindu Mendis 1 2 0 0 50.00 Wanindu Hasaranga 2 2 0 0 100.00 Dunith Wellalage 0* 0 0 0 — Extras 3 Total 168/7 20 overs Bangladesh Bowling Scorecard Bangladesh’s bowlers performed well during the middle portion of Sri Lanka’s innings. Mustafizur Rahman was particularly effective, taking three wickets for only 20 runs. Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy Shoriful Islam 4 49 0 12.25 Nasum Ahmed 4 36 0 9.00 Taskin Ahmed 4 37 1 9.25 Mahedi Hasan 4 25 2 6.25 Mustafizur Rahman 4 20 3 5.00 Mustafizur’s figures of 3/20 were Bangladesh’s best bowling figures. Mahedi Hasan also played an important role by taking two wickets while conceding only 25 runs. Fall of Wickets – Sri Lanka Score Wicket Over 44 Pathum Nissanka 4.6 58 Kusal Mendis 7.4 65 Kamil Mishara 9.1 97 Kusal Perera 13.4 154 Charith Asalanka 18.1 156 Kamindu Mendis 18.4 158 Wanindu Hasaranga 18.6 The most important phase of Sri Lanka’s innings came after the fall of Kusal Perera. Shanaka took control during the final overs and added valuable runs at a rapid rate. Bangladesh Innings Scorecard Bangladesh began their chase with the loss of Tanzid Hasan for a duck, but Saif Hassan and Litton Das rebuilt the innings. Saif Hassan played one of the most important innings of the chase, scoring 61 runs from 45 balls. He struck two fours and four sixes and maintained a strike rate of 135.56. Litton Das added 23 from 16 balls before being dismissed by Wanindu Hasaranga. The key moment came when Tawhid Hridoy joined Saif Hassan. Hridoy attacked the Sri Lankan bowlers and scored 58 from only 37 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Bangladesh lost Saif Hassan at 114, but Hridoy continued to keep the chase under control. After Hridoy’s dismissal, Shamim Hossain contributed an unbeaten 14, while Jaker Ali scored nine from four balls. Bangladesh eventually reached 169/6 in 19.5 overs to complete a four-wicket victory. Bangladesh Batting Scorecard Batter R B 4s 6s Strike Rate Saif Hassan 61 45 2 4 135.56 Tanzid Hasan 0 2 0 0 0.00 Litton Das 23 16 3 0 143.75 Tawhid Hridoy 58 37 6 2 156.76 Shamim Hossain 14* 12 2 0 116.67 Jaker Ali 9 4 1 2 225.00 Mahedi Hasan 0 2 0 0 0.00 Nasum Ahmed 1* 1 0 0 100.00 Extras 3 Total 169/6 19.5 overs Sri Lanka Bowling Scorecard Sri Lanka used six bowlers during Bangladesh’s chase. Wanindu Hasaranga and Dasun Shanaka took two wickets each. Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy Nuwan Thushara 4 42 1 10.50 Dushmantha Chameera 4 32 1 8.00 Dunith Wellalage 4 36 0 9.00 Wanindu Hasaranga 4 22 2 5.50 Dasun Shanaka 2.5 21 2 7.41 Kamindu Mendis 1 16 0 16.00 Hasaranga’s 2/22 from four overs was Sri Lanka’s most economical complete spell. Shanaka also contributed with the ball after his important batting performance. Fall of Wickets – Bangladesh Score Wicket Over 1 Tanzid Hasan 0.5 60 Litton Das 6.3 114 Saif Hassan 14.0 159 Tawhid Hridoy 18.3 168 Jaker Ali 19.2 168 Mahedi Hasan 19.4 Bangladesh’s chase remained under control

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Sri Lanka National Cricket Team Vs New Zealand National Cricket Team Match Scorecard

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The Sri Lanka National Cricket Team vs New Zealand National Cricket Team match scorecard provides a complete picture of one of the most closely followed cricket contests between the two sides. Sri Lanka and New Zealand have regularly faced each other in Tests, ODIs and T20Is, producing several memorable matches over the years. The latest major men’s international meeting between the two teams came in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Super Eight stage. The match was played on 25 February 2026 at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, where New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 61 runs. New Zealand scored 168/7 in 20 overs, while Sri Lanka finished on 107/8 in 20 overs. Rachin Ravindra played a major role for New Zealand, contributing 32 runs and later taking four wickets. Mitchell Santner’s aggressive 47 and Cole McConchie’s unbeaten 31 helped New Zealand recover strongly after a middle-order collapse. This article provides the complete match scorecard, batting and bowling performances, fall of wickets, match summary and important statistics. Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Match Scorecard at a Glance Match Detail Information Match Sri Lanka vs New Zealand Tournament ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Stage Super Eight, Group 2 Date 25 February 2026 Venue R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo Toss Sri Lanka won the toss and fielded New Zealand Score 168/7 in 20 overs Sri Lanka Score 107/8 in 20 overs Result New Zealand won by 61 runs Player of the Match Rachin Ravindra Top New Zealand Scorer Mitchell Santner – 47 Top Sri Lanka Scorer Kamindu Mendis – 31 Best New Zealand Bowler Rachin Ravindra – 4/27 Best Sri Lanka Bowler Maheesh Theekshana – 3/30 New Zealand Innings Scorecard New Zealand were asked to bat first after Sri Lanka won the toss. The visitors made a difficult start but recovered impressively in the second half of their innings. Tim Seifert scored 8 from 9 balls, while Finn Allen produced a quick 23 from just 13 deliveries. Rachin Ravindra added 32 from 22 balls, including three fours and a six. New Zealand then experienced a significant collapse. From 75/3, they slipped to 84/6, losing four wickets for only nine runs. Sri Lanka appeared to have taken control, particularly through Maheesh Theekshana, who finished with three wickets. However, Mitchell Santner and Cole McConchie changed the momentum completely. Santner smashed 47 from 26 balls, hitting two fours and four sixes. McConchie remained unbeaten on 31 from 23 balls, including three fours and two sixes. Their partnership allowed New Zealand to reach a competitive 168/7 from their 20 overs. New Zealand Batting Scorecard Batter R B 4s 6s Strike Rate Tim Seifert 8 9 1 0 88.89 Finn Allen 23 13 3 1 176.92 Rachin Ravindra 32 22 3 1 145.45 Glenn Phillips 18 18 1 0 100.00 Daryl Mitchell 3 7 0 0 42.86 Mark Chapman 0 2 0 0 0.00 Mitchell Santner 47 26 2 4 180.77 Cole McConchie 31* 23 3 2 134.78 Matt Henry Did not bat — — — — Ish Sodhi Did not bat — — — — Lockie Ferguson Did not bat — — — — Extras 6 Total 168/7 20 overs Sri Lanka Bowling Scorecard Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy Dilshan Madushanka 3 34 0 11.33 Dunith Wellalage 4 27 1 6.75 Maheesh Theekshana 4 30 3 7.50 Dushmantha Chameera 4 38 3 9.50 Dushan Hemantha 2 22 0 11.00 Charith Asalanka 3 16 0 5.33 Maheesh Theekshana was Sri Lanka’s most successful bowler, taking 3 wickets for 30 runs. Dushmantha Chameera also claimed three wickets, although he conceded 38 runs. Fall of Wickets – New Zealand Score Wicket Over 30 Finn Allen 3.1 34 Tim Seifert 4.2 75 Glenn Phillips 9.3 84 Rachin Ravindra 11.2 84 Mark Chapman 11.4 84 Daryl Mitchell 12.1 168 Mitchell Santner 19.6 The fall from 84/4 to 84/6 was the turning point of the New Zealand innings. Santner and McConchie then produced a powerful late-innings recovery. Sri Lanka Innings Scorecard Sri Lanka’s chase got off to a disastrous start when Pathum Nissanka was dismissed for a duck from the first ball. Charith Asalanka was also dismissed cheaply, leaving Sri Lanka at just 6/2. Kusal Mendis attempted to rebuild the innings but scored only 11 from 22 balls. The Sri Lankan middle order showed some resistance through Kamindu Mendis and Dunith Wellalage. Kamindu Mendis made 31 from 23 balls, while Wellalage scored 29 from 23 deliveries. However, Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals and never developed the partnership required to challenge New Zealand’s total. Sri Lanka eventually reached 107/8 after 20 overs, falling 61 runs short of the target. Sri Lanka Batting Scorecard Batter R B 4s 6s Strike Rate Pathum Nissanka 0 1 0 0 0.00 Kusal Mendis 11 22 1 0 50.00 Charith Asalanka 5 9 1 0 55.56 Pavan Rathnayake 10 18 0 0 55.56 Kamindu Mendis 31 23 4 0 134.78 Dasun Shanaka 3 5 0 0 60.00 Dushan Hemantha 3 6 0 0 50.00 Dunith Wellalage 29 23 2 1 126.09 Dushmantha Chameera 7* 12 0 0 58.33 Maheesh Theekshana 1* 1 0 0 100.00 Dilshan Madushanka Did not bat — — — — Extras 7 Total 107/8 20 overs New Zealand Bowling Scorecard New Zealand’s bowling attack was highly effective during Sri Lanka’s chase. Matt Henry made an immediate impact by dismissing Pathum Nissanka with the opening delivery. Rachin Ravindra then became the standout bowler. His 4/27 broke Sri Lanka’s middle order and earned him the Player of the Match award. Mitchell Santner also bowled economically, taking one wicket for 19 runs from four overs. Bowler Overs Runs Wickets Economy Matt Henry 2 3 2 1.50 Cole McConchie 3 20 0 6.67 Mitchell Santner 4 19 1 4.75 Lockie Ferguson 1 2 0 2.00 Ish Sodhi 2 13 0 6.50 Rachin Ravindra 4 27 4 6.75 Glenn Phillips 4.1 21 1 5.25 Fall of Wickets – Sri Lanka Score Wicket Over 0 Pathum Nissanka 0.1 6 Charith Asalanka 2.1 27 Kusal Mendis 8.1

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England Cricket Team Vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team Timeline

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The England Cricket Team vs Australian Men’s Cricket Team timeline represents one of the oldest and most celebrated rivalries in international cricket. The two nations have competed against each other since the first men’s Test match in 1877, with their rivalry eventually becoming synonymous with The Ashes. Over nearly 150 years, England and Australia have produced legendary players, dramatic Test matches, controversial series, extraordinary batting performances and some of cricket’s most famous moments. The rivalry began with Australia’s victory in the first Test at Melbourne in 1877. Five years later, Australia’s famous win at The Oval in 1882 inspired the satirical obituary declaring English cricket dead and giving birth to the concept of the Ashes. Since then, the rivalry has passed through many eras — from the early Test pioneers and the Bodyline series to Australia’s dominant teams of the late 20th century, England’s 2005 Ashes triumph and the modern era of closely fought contests. The latest chapter came in the 2025–26 Ashes in Australia, where Australia won the five-Test series 4–1. Australia won the first three Tests, England won the fourth at Melbourne, and Australia finished the series with a five-wicket victory at Sydney. England vs Australia Timeline at a Glance Year Event Result/Significance 1877 First Test match Australia won by 45 runs 1882 Test at The Oval Australia won; Ashes legend begins 1882–83 First Ashes series England won 2–1 1902 Famous Oval Test Australia won by 3 runs 1932–33 Bodyline series Australia won 4–1 1948 The Invincibles Australia won 4–0 1956 Jim Laker’s 19 wickets England won at Old Trafford 1981 Botham’s Ashes England won 3–1 1989 Australia regain Ashes Australia won 4–0 1993 Shane Warne’s Ball of the Century Australia won 4–1 2005 Famous Ashes series England won 2–1 2006–07 Ashes in Australia Australia won 5–0 2009 Ashes in England England won 2–1 2010–11 Ashes in Australia England won 3–1 2013 Ashes in England England won 3–0 2013–14 Ashes in Australia Australia won 5–0 2015 Ashes in England England won 3–2 2017–18 Ashes in Australia Australia won 4–0 2019 Ashes in England Series drawn 2–2 2021–22 Ashes in Australia Australia won 4–0 2023 Ashes in England Series drawn 2–2 2025–26 Ashes in Australia Australia won 4–1 1877: The First England vs Australia Test The England vs Australia rivalry officially began in March 1877 in Melbourne. Australia hosted England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in what is now recognized as the first men’s Test match. Australia scored 245 in their first innings. England replied with 196. Australia then scored 104 in their second innings, leaving England a target of 154. England were bowled out for 108, giving Australia a 45-run victory. First Test Match Team First Innings Second Innings Australia 245 104 England 196 108 Result Australia won by 45 runs Charles Bannerman scored 165 for Australia and became the first batter to score a century in Test cricket. 1882: The Match That Created the Ashes The most important early chapter came at The Oval in London in August 1882. Australia batted first and made 63. England replied with 101. Australia then scored 122 in their second innings, leaving England needing only 85 runs to win. Instead, England were bowled out for 77. Australia won by 7 runs. The defeat inspired a famous mock obituary in the British press declaring that English cricket had died and that its ashes would be taken to Australia. That joke eventually became the basis for the name The Ashes. 1882 Oval Test Team Score Australia 63 & 122 England 101 & 77 Result Australia won by 7 runs 1882–83: The First Ashes Series England travelled to Australia later in 1882 for what became the first Ashes series. The three-Test contest was fiercely competitive. England won the first Test, Australia won the second, and England won the third. England therefore won the series 2–1. Although the term “Ashes” was not yet used with exactly the modern formal structure, this tour established the tradition that would become cricket’s most famous bilateral rivalry. 1902: The Famous Oval Test The 1902 Ashes produced one of the greatest finishes of the early Test era. Australia needed only 175 to win at The Oval. England’s bowlers, led by George Hirst and Wilfred Rhodes, helped dismiss Australia for 121 in their first innings, but Australia recovered in the second innings. England were then dismissed for 178, leaving Australia needing only 124. Australia reached 111/2 before a dramatic collapse. They were eventually dismissed for 121, giving England a 3-run victory. 1902 Oval Test Team Score England 294 & 178 Australia 194 & 121 Result England won by 3 runs It remains one of the most famous narrow finishes in Ashes history. 1932–33: The Bodyline Series The 1932–33 Ashes became one of the most controversial series in cricket history. England’s fast bowlers used a tactic later known as Bodyline, in which deliveries were directed toward the batsman’s body while several fielders were positioned on the leg side to catch deflections. Australia’s Donald Bradman was the central target of England’s strategy. England won the five-Test series 4–1, but the controversy surrounding Bodyline extended well beyond the cricket field and caused diplomatic tension between England and Australia. 1932–33 Ashes Statistic Detail Tests 5 England wins 4 Australia wins 1 Series England won 4–1 Major figure Donald Bradman Controversial tactic Bodyline 1948: Australia’s Invincibles The 1948 Australian team became known as the Invincibles because they completed their entire English tour without losing a match. Australia won the five-Test Ashes series 4–0, with one Test drawn. The team was led by Don Bradman, widely regarded as one of the greatest batters in cricket history. Other major figures included Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller, Arthur Morris and Bill Brown. The 1948 tour remains one of the most famous campaigns in Ashes history. 1956: Jim Laker Takes 19 Wickets England produced one of the greatest individual bowling performances in Test cricket during the 1956 Ashes. At Old Trafford, England off-spinner Jim Laker took 19 wickets in the

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