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Naman Dhir smashed an unbeaten 42 from 15 balls as India chased 226 to beat New Zealand by four wickets in Christchurch, setting a new Indian record for the highest score from No. 7 or lower in a successful T20I chase.
5d ago BREAKING CricketVaranasi’s new ₹450-crore cricket stadium is awaiting a BCCI inspection and no-objection certificate. Trial Under-19 matches could test the pitches, while UPCA hopes to host WPL games there in 2027.
6d ago BREAKING CricketThe ICC has released the schedule for the 2027 U19 Women’s T20 World Cup in Bangladesh and Nepal. Sixteen teams will play 41 matches from January 21 to February 6, with defending champions India beginning against West Indies on January 22 in Kathmandu.
21 Oct 2026 BREAKING CricketHarmanpreet Kaur smashed an unbeaten 91 off 41 balls as India beat Zimbabwe by 92 runs in Raipur to complete a 3-0 T20I sweep. Shafali Verma made 69 and Nandani Sharma took 3 for 18.
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Sarfaraz Khan’s unbeaten 139 strengthened Mumbai’s position against Himachal Pradesh, while the Ranji Trophy’s October 20 Day 3 action also featured major innings and bowling spells across several fixtures.
20 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar CricketSediqullah Atal scored 102 and Rashid Khan took 4 for 17 as Afghanistan beat Zimbabwe by 158 runs in the UAE ODI Tri-Series in Abu Dhabi on October 19, 2026.
20 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar CricketDelhi captain Ayush Badoni converted his unbeaten overnight century into a double hundred against Gujarat in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy, while Priyansh Arya’s 199 remained a major feature of Delhi’s dominant batting display.
19 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟢 Confirmed · NDTV Sports CricketRinku Singh struck an unbeaten 118 against Goa after making 112 against Bihar, giving him consecutive Ranji Trophy centuries for Uttar Pradesh. The innings came after an early collapse and renewed debate among fans about his absence from India’s current plans.
19 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟡 Report · The Telegraph India CricketCheteshwar Pujara has backed Sanju Samson amid scrutiny over the wicketkeeper-batter’s recent T20 form, arguing that consistency is often overrated in the format. Pujara’s view adds to the debate over how India should assess top-order batters in a high-risk format.
19 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟢 Confirmed · The Hindu CricketSachin Baby made 112 off 235 balls for Kerala against Odisha in the Ranji Trophy, his 16th first-class century. He was pleased with the milestone but disappointed to fall late in the day after edging a delivery down the leg side, as Kerala reached 245 for six.
19 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟢 Official · Pakistan Cricket Board CricketThe Pakistan Cricket Board will dedicate the fourth ODI against England at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on October 25 to breast cancer awareness, with pink kits, pink stumps and campaign messages promoting early detection and timely treatment.
19 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟢 Confirmed · NDTV Profit CricketNepal face hosts Oman in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 on October 19 at Al Amerat. Indian viewers can stream the match on FanCode with an active subscription; no television broadcaster was confirmed in the published viewing guide.
19 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · The Hindu CricketRavi Shastri says Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience makes his India T20I recall an obvious choice ahead of the five-match New Zealand series beginning October 22. The 36-year-old pacer returns to the national setup after nearly four years away.
19 Oct 2026 🟡 Report · Revsportz CricketMohammed Shami was absent from Bengal’s playing XI for their Ranji Trophy match against Services in New Delhi on October 18. A report said the veteran pacer had been rested, while sources close to the team suggested the decision may have been his own.
18 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · The Times of India CricketIndia captain Shreyas Iyer said teenage batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will have to wait for his next opportunity after not playing in any of the five T20Is against West Indies. Iyer pointed to the consistency of Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma as the reason India retained their opening pair throughou
18 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · The Times of India — Shai Hope on success after fifth T20I washout, ICC — India-West Indies share T2 CricketWest Indies captain Shai Hope said success should not be measured only by series wins after rain abandoned the fifth T20I against India in Bengaluru on October 17, leaving the five-match series tied 2-2. Hope finished as the series’ leading run-scorer with 261 runs in four innings and was named Play
18 Oct 2026 🟢 Confirmed · Sportstar CricketTamil Nadu begin their 2026–27 Ranji Trophy campaign against Uttarakhand at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with the season opener offering an early test for the home side.
17 Oct 2026 BREAKING 🟢 Official · Sportstar CricketPakistan, England and Sri Lanka begin a seven-match ODI tri-series on October 18, with matches in Rawalpindi and Lahore serving as preparation for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
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