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Joe Root equals Babar Azam's record, slams 19th ODI hundred
Staging a sensational comeback, England overcame South Africa in the third and final ODI on Sunday at The Ageas Bowl, beating the Proteas by 342 runs to complete the biggest win in ODI history. The victory was built around Joe Root's and Jacob Bethell's centuries, both of whom took the side to a tremendous total of 414/5 in 50 overs. Sent in to bat, England started off brilliantly, with Jamie Smith and Ben Duckett slamming 62 and 32, respectively.
After their departure, Jacob Bethell and Joe Root took control of the innings, plundering 110 off 82 balls and 100 from 96 deliveries to power the side to a big total. Jos Buttler also racked up a monstrous 62 from 32 balls to make his contribution. Defending the total, England bowled South Africa out for 72, with Jofra Archer tearing through the Proteas' formidable batting lineup. He claimed the figures of 4-18 as England raced to an impressive win.
Adil Rashid and Brandon Carse aided Archer effectively, taking three and two wickets, respectively. Root, meanwhile, with his 19th century in ODIs, equalled Babar Azam, Brian Larar and Mahela Jayawardene's record of having 19 hundreds in ODIs.
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Afghanistan vs Bangladesh,1st ODI: All you need to know
Shifting their attention from T20Is, Afghanistan and Bangladesh are preparing to face off in the first match of a three-match ODI series on Wednesday at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The series comes just days after Bangladesh delivered a dominant performance in the T20I leg, sweeping the three-match series 3-0. Bangladesh enter the series with momentum firm...
Rishabh Pant likely to return to the red-ball setup through Ranji Trophy
India’s dynamic wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is set to make his return to red-ball cricket with the upcoming Ranji Trophy, scheduled to begin on October 25. This is an important development in Pant’s recovery following a foot injury sustained during India's tour of England earlier this year. Pant suffered a fractured toe during the Manchester Test against E...
"Don’t overburden him": Former Indian cricketer on Gill's elevation to ODI captaincy
Last week, the BCCI removed Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain and handed the reins to Shubman Gill. BCCI took the decision with one eye on the future, but their move has caused a lot of controversy. Gill already leads India in Tests and now assumes ODI captaincy with the 2027 World Cup as a looming milestone.
Reacting to Gill's elevation, former Indian...
Starc returns as Australia name squads for ODIs and T20Is against India
Australia have unveiled their squads for the upcoming three ODIs and the first two T20Is of the five-match series against India, with some eye-catching selections and returns. The ODI series is scheduled to begin on 19 October, while the T20I series will be played from October 29 to November 8, serving as a crucial platform for preparation for ...
Afghanistan's Mohammad Saleem ruled out of ODI series against Bangladesh
Afghanistan have suffered a setback ahead of their upcoming three-match ODI series against Bangladesh, as right-arm fast bowler Mohammad Saleem has been ruled out due to a groin (adductor) overload. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) confirmed Saleem’s exclusion, and he will report to the ACB's High Performance Center for rehabilitation.
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