SA vs AUS 2025 – ODI Series
South Africa delivered an emphatic performance in the second ODI at Mackay’s Great Barrier Reef Arena, thrashing Australia by 84 runs to clinch the three-match series with a game to spare. After choosing to bat, the Proteas posted a competitive 277, largely powered by brilliant half-centuries from Matthew Breetzke (88 off 78) and Tristan Stubbs (74). Despite a late wobble—losing four wickets for 31 runs in quick succession—South Africa managed to set a daunting target. Bowling was the defining factor as Lungi Ngidi tore through the Aussie lineup with an outstanding 5 for 42, ably supported by Nandre Burger and Senuran Muthusamy, who grabbed two wickets apiece.
Australia’s chase never got going, despite a gritty knock from Josh Inglis (87 off 74), their only significant contribution with the bat. Once Inglis departed, the rest of the batting order crumbled, managing just 193 all out in under 38 overs. The win marks South Africa’s fifth consecutive bilateral ODI series triumph over Australia, underlining their dominance in this format. With the series wrapped up, South Africa now turn their focus to the final ODI, brimming with confidence and backing in both bat and ball.
Rising Stars Shine Bright in U19 World Cup Qualifiers
Canada’s Under-19 squad turned heads at the ICC Americas Qualifier, stunning everyone by bowling out Argentina for just 23 runs and chasing the target in a mere five deliveries—an astonishing display of dominance and precision. In Asia, Hong Kong’s U19 side impressed as they effortlessly chased down Oman’s total by 10 wickets, while other matches in the region faced disruptions with several fixtures abandoned due to weather or logistical issues. Meanwhile, in Europe, Scotland’s all-rounder Manu Saraswat starred in their qualifier win—scoring an unbeaten half-century and snaring four wickets to claim the player-of-the-match award, underpinning his match-winning brilliance. Across regions, qualifying battles are shaping up to be fiercely competitive, showcasing a new generation of cricketing talent rising to the occasion.
Asia Cup 2025 T20 Schedule Unveiled as Powerhouses Name Their Squads
The Asia Cup 2025 schedule has officially been released—set to take place in the UAE from September 9 to 28, with a dramatic group stage unfolding across Dubai International Cricket Stadium and Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi, before culminating in the Super Four and a thrilling finale. Teams have begun rolling out their rosters: India, led by captain Suryakumar Yadav and visionary vice-captain Shubman Gill, dropped surprising names like Shreyas Iyer and Yashasvi Jaiswal while welcoming back Jasprit Bumrah. Bangladesh too has locked in its lineup, with Litton Das resuming as captain and the return of wicketkeeper-batter Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan after a three-year hiatus. Meanwhile, Hong Kong is already in preparation mode, announcing a 20-member squad—under new coach Kaushal Silva and skipper Yasim Murtaza—for their UAE training camp starting August 24.
