Ind Vs Eng Test 2025
India produced a staggering batting display in the first Test at Headingley, registering five centuries—Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, Rishabh Pant (twice), and KL Rahul—all putting up towering scores. India amassed 471 and 364, seemingly in command, only to suffer a shocking five-wicket loss as England stormed home with a chase of 371. England’s opener Ben Duckett blazed an unforgettable 149 in the fourth innings and was rightfully named Player of the Match. India’s top order fired brilliantly, yet the lower-order collapses—7 for 41 and then 6 for 31—undermined their dominance. Fielding lapses were costly, with 10 dropped catches, including key misses by Yashasvi Jaiswal. Despite Jasprit Bumrah’s five-wicket haul in the first innings, lack of support and ineffective bowling on Day 5 sealed a bitter defeat.
India’s astounding five centuries still couldn’t secure victory—an unprecedented first in Test history. They flattered to deceive by failing to capitalize on strong positions; twice, they collapsed after 430/3 and 333/4. England’s remarkable chase—the second-highest ever in England—was built on partnerships led by Duckett and Zak Crawley, dismantling India’s lead. India’s fielding deficiencies and dropped chances gifted England over 140 extra runs. Despite their aggressive strokeplay and centuries, India couldn’t finish the job, as England held firm under pressure. The defeat not only dented morale but handed England a 1‑0 lead—a jarring start to Shubman Gill’s captaincy reign and a stark reminder of Test cricket’s unforgiving nature.
Ban Vs Sri 2025 – Test Series
Bangladesh, after electing to bat first, posted a mammoth 495—anchored by centuries from Mushfiqur Rahim (163) and captain Najmul Hossain Shanto (148)—setting the tone early with a record 247-run fourth-wicket partnership. Sri Lanka responded aggressively with 485, powered by a career‑best 187 from Pathum Nissanka and support from Kamindu Mendis. In the second innings, Bangladesh declared at 285/6, with Shanto notching a rare twin century—now a two-time achiever of 100s in both innings of a Test. Chasing 296, Sri Lanka were wobbling at 72/4 when persistent rain and fading light led to an early stoppage—and both captains agreed to call it a draw.
Despite the DRM-like conditions, Bangladesh flirted with a historic away Test win, ending with a healthy lead but ultimately running out of time. The match, affected by rain interruptions on Day 5, featured spirited final-day spell from Taijul Islam and Nayeem Hasan that rattled Sri Lanka late. However, Sri Lanka’s tail-end resilience—led by stand-in bats Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis—helped navigate out of trouble. Captain Najmul Hossain Shanto was named Player of the Match for his twin-hundred heroics.
Aus Vs WI 2025 – Test Series
Australia’s first Test began explosively at the Kensington Oval, with Pat Cummins opting to bat and his side dismissed sharply for just 180—Jayden Seales ripping through with 5 for 60 and Shamar Joseph chipping in with 4 for 46. Travis Head (59) and Usman Khawaja (47) offered brief resistance, but the rest of the lineup crumbled in challenging conditions. In reply, West Indies stumbled to 57/4 by stumps, trailing by 123, as Australia’s pace battery—Starc, Cummins, Hazlewood—struck back in the evening session . The first day saw a flurry of wickets—14 in total—with momentum swinging wildly between the two sides. Debutant Brandon King had an eventful day: scoring 23* while dropping three catching opportunities. It’s been a thrilling start with both teams showing teeth—Australia’s batting woes and West Indies’ batting fragility set the stage for a tense remainder.
