India Women’s chased down 363 against Australia, seal series 2-1
The third unofficial ODI match was played between India women’s A and Australia A women’s teams at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. Batting first, Australia scored 362 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in 50 overs. Charlie Knott batted aggressively for Australia and scored a century of 109 runs in just 70 balls with the help of 12 fours and 5 sixes. Supporting him, Courtney Webb also scored 95 runs in 92 balls and the two made a strong partnership of 166 runs for the fourth wicket.
In response, Team India achieved the target of 363 runs in 48.2 overs, losing 6 wickets. Minnu Mani top-scored for Team India in the run chase, scoring 88 runs off 56 balls. India A achieved this target with 4 wickets and 10 balls to spare. Surprisingly, not a single Indian batsman scored a century in this match, yet the team achieved the huge target. Team India had also won the first match of this series.
India A defeated Australia A by 162 runs in the first unofficial Test
India A defeated Australia A by 162 runs in the first unofficial Test match. India set a mammoth target of 363 runs in the fourth innings, and the Aussies managed only 200 runs in response. The match was played in Puducherry, where India took a 163-run lead in the first innings. Shams Mulani was the most successful bowler for India, taking a total of 7 wickets.
The biggest hero of the Indian team’s victory was Kumar Kushagra, who scored a total of 159 runs in the match. The Jharkhand wicketkeeper-batsman smashed a century of 113 runs in the first innings, helping Team India reach a mammoth total of 334. Kushagra then remained unbeaten on 46 in the second innings. For this impressive performance, he was named Player of the Match.
Shubman Gill suffers injury ahead of West Indies series
Worrying news has emerged for the Indian cricket team ahead of the ODI series against the West Indies. During a practice session on Friday evening (September 25), captain Shubman Gill sustained an injury after being hit on his right elbow by a delivery from Mohammed Siraj. He was immediately taken out of the nets, and his elbow was bandaged. Gill remained off the field for over half an hour and did not resume batting practice thereafter. Details regarding the live streaming of the first ODI between India and the West Indies are provided here.
Following the injury, questions arose about whether Gill would be able to play in the first ODI scheduled for September 27. According to a Cricbuzz report, although he did not bat again after the incident, he was seen interacting with teammates and did not appear to be using an ice pack. This suggests that the injury is not serious and he could well lead the team in the opening match. Gill’s fitness is crucial for the Indian team, given his outstanding performance in ODIs this year; he has scored 561 runs in eight innings across nine matches at an average of 93.50, including one century and five half-centuries.
Vinod Kambli shares video from old age home
Former Indian cricket team batsman Vinod Kambli is once again in the news. A new video of him is rapidly going viral on the internet, shocking and saddening cricket fans. In the video, he is seen at an elderly care center. Seeing this legendary player in such a state, people are expressing concern about his health. However, in the viral video, Vinod Kambli himself is seen praising the facilities and the positive environment of the ashram.
In a video going viral on social media, Vinod Kambli himself is seen talking about the old age home. In the video, Vinod Kambli said, “I am currently in remission. I would like to say that the facilities here are very good.” He further praised the arrangements there, saying, “The cleanliness and everything else is absolutely first-class. While living here, I never feel like I’m not at home. I receive a lot of love and respect from the people here.”
Nepal beat Afghanistan by 5 wickets in Asian Games
Nepal has pulled off a major upset at the 2026 Asian Games. Nepal stunned cricket fans by defeating Afghanistan by five wickets. Played at the Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin, Japan, Afghanistan, batting first, managed only 102 runs in 20 overs. In response, Nepal chased down the target in the 18th over, losing five wickets. For Nepal, Sundeep Jora scored 34, while Rohit Paudel scored 33. Dipendra Singh Airee scored 15 runs. In bowling, Kushal Bhurtel took 4 wickets for Nepal while Lalit Rajbanshi claimed 3 scalps.
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