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NewsMay 31

Netherlands beat Bangladesh Women by 8 runs in tri-series

Bangladesh have now lost both their opening matches.

Netherlands beat Bangladesh Women by 8 runs in the Scotland Women's T20I Tri-Series on Saturday, defending 162 for 5 with disciplined bowling. It's a second straight loss for Bangladesh, who also fell to Scotland in the opening fixture — where captain Kathryn Bryce hit a quick fifty and the bowling attack claimed a maiden over.

Bangladesh sit bottom of the standings with no wins from two. The tri-series continues with further matches scheduled.

via Cricbuzz
VerifiedNewsMay 30

5/32 — Arafat Minhas takes five on debut

Arafat Minhas took 5/32 on debut to bowl Australia out for 200 before hitting the winning six as Pakistan won by five wickets in Rawalpindi.

Debutant left-arm spinner Arafat Minhas claimed 5 for 32 as Pakistan dismissed Australia for 200 in the first ODI in Rawalpindi — and then struck the winning six during the chase. Pakistan reached the target with seven overs remaining to win by five wickets.

Minhas became the first Pakistani to take a five-wicket haul on ODI debut. On a spinning surface, he did the job both ways.

VerifiedNewsMay 30

RCB reach 63 for 2 after 5.3 overs chasing GT's 155 in IPL final

Royal Challengers Bengaluru reached 63 for two wickets after 5.3 overs while chasing Gujarat Titans' total of 155 for eight in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Venkatesh Iyer scored 32 off 16 balls and Virat Kohli remained unbeaten on 29 off 11 balls.

Gujarat Titans posted 155 for eight with Washington Sundar unbeaten on 50 off 37 balls. Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two for 29, Josh Hazlewood claimed two for 37, Rasikh Dar Salam finished with three for 27, and Krunal Pandya returned one for 23.

Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl first. Sunil Gavaskar had questioned the final's scheduling because RCB enjoyed more rest than Gujarat Titans after qualifying directly for the title match.

VerifiedNewsMay 30
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Shubman Gill walked in and didn't look back. His 104 off 53 balls — 15 fours and three sixes — steered Gujarat Titans past Rajasthan Royals' 214 for six in IPL Qualifier 2 at Mohali. Sai Sudharsan played the perfect foil with 58 off 32, and together they took GT to 219 for three in 18.4 overs.

Rajasthan had looked dangerous. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed 96 off 47 (eight fours, seven sixes), while Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 45 off 35 and Donovan Ferreira's late burst — 38 off 11 — gave them something to defend. It wasn't quite enough. Mohammed Siraj, Kagiso Rabada, Prasidh Krishna, and Jason Holder each picked two wickets for GT, keeping the chase in control.

Gill reaches the final on the back of stellar form. He's already made noise about wanting back into India's T20I setup, and performances like this won't hurt his case.

via Cricbuzz, Times of India, India Today
VerifiedNewsMay 30

Rishabh Pant steps down as Lucknow Super Giants captain

Rishabh Pant requested relief from Lucknow Super Giants captaincy after the team's bottom-placed finish in IPL 2026.

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain after the team finished at the bottom of the IPL 2026 table. The franchise accepted his request immediately.

Pant requested relief from the role following another poor season for Lucknow Super Giants. Replacements including Aiden Markram are now under consideration.

Pant scored 26 off 22 balls in the team's final match, a seven-wicket loss to Punjab Kings. His long-term future with the franchise remains under review after two bottom-placed finishes.

NewsMay 29

BCCI bans smart sunglasses in IPL PMOA areas over security concerns

BCCI's security unit has prohibited communication-enabled eyewear in restricted match areas.

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit has banned smart sunglasses and goggles with communication features inside IPL 2026 PMOA areas. Teams must deposit any such devices with security officials before entering restricted zones. The directive applies across all venues for the remainder of the season.

via Cricbuzz
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VerifiedNewsMay 29

New Zealand defeat Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in Belfast Test

New Zealand completed an innings victory over Ireland in Belfast after declaring at 490 for 8 and bowling out the hosts twice.

New Zealand defeated Ireland by an innings and 79 runs in the one-off Test in Belfast. Tom Blundell led the way with 186 as the visitors declared at 490 for 8. Ireland couldn't find answers to the New Zealand pace attack — Nathan Smith took 6 for 40 while Blair Tickner claimed five wickets across the two innings. The hosts were dismissed for 179 in their first knock, then 232 in the second.

via Cricbuzz, BBC Sport
NewsMay 28

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit has banned smart sunglasses or goggles with live-streaming or messaging features from the Player Match Official Area during IPL 2026. Players and support staff must hand over such devices to security before entering the zone. Breaches will trigger disciplinary action under the board's anti-corruption code.

The rule applies across all venues for the rest of the season. Security will check devices at entry points. It extends existing restrictions on electronic gadgets in restricted areas.

via Cricbuzz
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NewsMay 28

Scotland Women beat Netherlands by nine wickets in tri-series opener

Kirstie Gordon's three wickets kept Netherlands to 142, then Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser's half-centuries saw Scotland chase it down without fuss.

Scotland Women defeated Netherlands Women by nine wickets in Edinburgh to open the Women's T20I tri-series. Kirstie Gordon took three wickets to restrict the visitors to 142. Darcey Carter and Katherine Fraser then scored half-centuries in an untroubled chase.

Gordon's figures anchored the bowling effort. Carter and Fraser guided Scotland home without significant pressure from the Netherlands attack.

via Cricbuzz
NewsMay 28

England expect Bethell fit for first Test against New Zealand

Jacob Bethell is on track to recover from his IPL finger injury and play in England's first Test against New Zealand.

England all-rounder Jacob Bethell picked up a finger injury during his IPL stint with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, but the injury won't keep him out of the first Test against New Zealand at Lord's.

He's been withdrawn from the rest of the IPL, though he's tracking toward selection for England's summer series, per BBC Sport. Once cleared, he'll slot into the middle order.

VerifiedNewsMay 28

India Women beat England Women by 38 runs in first T20I

India posted 188 for 7 at Chelmsford before England fell short in their chase.

Matthew Short

India Women defeated England Women by 38 runs in the first T20I at Chelmsford on May 28. India reached 188 for 7 in their 20 overs, while England finished well short of the target.

Steady batting and disciplined bowling from the visitors kept England on the back foot throughout. Sharp fielding — several stops and catches — supported the bowlers and choked the run rate.

via BBC Sport, Hindustan Times
OfficialNewsMay 28

ICC names all-female panel for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC has announced an all-female panel of 14 umpires and four match referees for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026, which begins June 12 in England and Wales. Four officials will make their T20 World Cup debut during the tournament.

The appointments continue the ICC's policy of using all-female officiating teams for women's events. The panel mixes experienced international umpires with those stepping up to the highest level, with match referees overseeing all matches alongside the on-field umpires.

Individual match assignments will be confirmed closer to the tournament start.

NewsMay 28

Netravalkar and Ugarkar bowl USA to six-wicket win over Scotland

USA defeated Scotland by six wickets in a Cricket World Cup League Two match in Nepal after bowling them out for 169.

Saurabh Netravalkar took three for 19 and Rushil Ugarkar claimed four for 48 as USA bowled Scotland out for 169 in an ICC Cricket World Cup League Two match in Nepal. USA reached the target with six wickets in hand and overs remaining to record their first win of the tour.

Netravalkar and Ugarkar dismantled Scotland's batting by shutting down partnerships early. The pairing's control in tandem—Ugarkar cutting through the middle order, Netravalkar mopping up—left Scotland without a platform to build on.

via Cricbuzz
OfficialNewsMay 28

Netherlands name squad for Canada League 2 tri-series

The Netherlands have named their squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Canada, giving opportunities to new players.

The Netherlands have announced their squad for the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 tri-series in Canada. Several new players get their first taste of international cricket against associate sides.

Coach Ryan ten Doeschate wants the tournament to serve as match practice and a chance to build depth. The group mixes experience with emerging talent, and the side hopes to climb the League 2 table.

Canada and one other associate team join them in the round-robin. The results feed into qualification calculations for the next global events. The Netherlands fly out later this month.

VerifiedNewsMay 27

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scores 97 as Rajasthan Royals reach IPL Qualifier 2

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 97 off 29 balls helped Rajasthan Royals reach 243 for 8 and secure a 47-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL Eliminator.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 97 off 29 balls as Rajasthan Royals posted 243 for 8 and defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 47 runs in the IPL Eliminator at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium. The teenager hit five fours and 12 sixes before falling three runs short of a century.

Dhruv Jurel contributed 50 off 21 balls while Eshan Malinga took 4 for 40. Rajasthan Royals had earlier defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in their previous fixture.

Sourav Ganguly stated that Sooryavanshi deserves an immediate India T20 call-up but must accumulate more first-class runs before any Test consideration. The 15-year-old later told broadcasters he remained composed under playoff pressure and identified the shot that prevented the fastest IPL hundred.

NewsMay 26

Craig Overton ruled out of IPL with thigh injury

England seamer Craig Overton will miss the rest of the IPL and return to England for ECB assessment.

Jamie Overton

England seamer Craig Overton's IPL campaign is over. A thigh injury sustained during his stint with Chennai Super Kings has ended his run, and he's heading home for assessment by the England and Wales Cricket Board. The 32-year-old had only managed limited appearances before the injury struck.

CSK bowling coach Eric Simons acknowledged the toll injuries are taking on the side, though he's bullish about the young talent coming through. The franchise missed the playoffs in IPL 2026. Overton had arrived as an overseas replacement mid-season, a move that's now cut short.

The timing stings a bit. Overton was in form before the injury — he'd scored 111 in a County Championship match for Somerset only recently. How close he is to being available for England's next commitment remains unclear.

via BBC Sport
NewsMay 26

Mitchell Marsh ruled out of Pakistan ODI series with ankle injury

Mitchell Marsh's ankle injury sustained in the IPL rules him out of Australia's three-match ODI series against Pakistan starting May 30. Josh Inglis takes over as captain.

Mitchell Marsh

Mitchell Marsh won't play in Australia's three-match ODI series against Pakistan starting May 30 after injuring his ankle in the IPL. Josh Inglis steps in as captain.

The timing couldn't be worse. Australia's already thin on bodies with several key players still grinding through the IPL playoffs, and now they're losing their regular white-ball leader before a crucial tour. Marsh's status for the Bangladesh series that follows remains up in the air.

via Cricbuzz
VerifiedNewsMay 25

Shreyas Iyer hits maiden IPL century as Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants

Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 101 powered Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win, snapping a six-match losing streak.

Shreyas Iyer

Shreyas Iyer came up with 101 off 51 balls — his maiden IPL century — as Punjab Kings chased down 197 and beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets at Ekana. Prabhsimran Singh added 69 to get them to 200 for 3 in 18 overs. Josh Inglis had led LSG to 196 for 6.

It's a six-match losing streak snapped, and it keeps Punjab's playoff hopes alive heading into the final league games. But the bigger damage is already done — they've spent INR 14 crore on Iyer as captain, and individual brilliance hasn't been enough to drag the collective across the line.

via Reuters, Hindustan Times
VerifiedNewsMay 25

Rajat Patidar stresses calm ahead of RCB Qualifier 1 against GT

RCB captain Rajat Patidar said his side must stay calm and execute under pressure. Phil Salt remains fit but under observation for the match.

Rajat Patidar wants his Royal Challengers Bengaluru side to stay composed and stick to their plans when the pressure hits hardest — Qualifier 1 against Gujarat Titans is coming.

Patidar also confirmed that Phil Salt is fit but remains under observation. His status will be finalised in the build-up to the match.

RCB reached the playoffs after a strong run, though they lost by 55 runs to Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous game. Gujarat Titans got here by thrashing Chennai Super Kings by 89 runs.

VerifiedNewsMay 25

Shelley Nitschke signs three-year extension as Australia women's coach

Shelley Nitschke's staying put. The Australia women's head coach has signed a three-year extension that keeps her in the job until June 2029, covering the full cycle into the 2026 T20 World Cup under new captain Sophie Molineux.

Nitschke took over in 2022 and's steered the team through a rebuild without dropping off on results. The extension gives her the runway to finish what she started.

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