AUS W Vs ENG W: Australia Defeats England by 86 Runs in Third ODI, Finishes Series with a Clean Sweep (3-0).
Ashleigh Gardner struck her maiden ODI century, scoring 102 off 102 balls. Image Source: X/@AusWomenCricket
After winning the toss, Australia Women decided to take the first innings.
Ashleigh Gardner struck her maiden ODI century, scoring 102 off 102 balls, with 8 boundaries and a six, while Beth Mooney contributed a solid half-century (50 off 64), hitting 4 fours. All-rounder Tahlia McGrath also played a key role, adding 55 off 45 balls, including 8 fours. Their collective efforts propelled Australia to 308-8 in 50 overs.
On the bowling front, Lauren Bell, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Charlie Dean each claimed two wickets, while Lauren Filer and Sophie Ecclestone picked up one wicket apiece.
In response, England were dismissed for 222 runs in 42.2 overs.
Opening batter Tamsin Beaumont smashed a half-century, scoring 54 off 77 balls with 6 boundaries, while Nat Sciver-Brunt, following Beaumont’s lead, scored a fifty, making 61 off 68 deliveries with 5 fours.
With the ball, Alana King impressed with a five-wicket haul (5-46), while Megan Schutt claimed 3 wickets for 57 runs. Georgia Wareham also contributed, taking 2 wickets for 27 runs.
PAK vs WI: This is a historic tour for the West Indies, as it marks their first Test series in Pakistan after 18 years.
The opening match of the series will take place at Multan Cricket Stadium.
The Pakistan cricket team conducted a practice session at Multan Cricket Stadium in preparation for their upcoming two-match Test series against the West Indies.
The opening match of the series will take place at Multan Cricket Stadium, beginning on January 17 at 9:30 AM PST.
Pakistan is hosting the West Indies for a two-match Test series, which is part of the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship cycle. However, both teams have already been eliminated from contention for the WTC final.
Pakistan faced a heavy 2-0 series loss against South Africa, but they triumphed in their most recent home Test series against England in October. Whereas, the West Indies are coming off a two-match Test series at home against Bangladesh, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
PAK vs WI: Head-to-Head records in test
Pakistan has played West Indies 54 times in Test cricket over the years.
Pakistan won: 21 matches.
West Indies won: 18 matches.
Draw: 15 matches.
PAK vs WI: Match details
The opening match of the series will start on Friday at 9:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time (PST) and 10:00 AM India Standard Time (IST) in Multan.
Pakistan Squad:
Shan Masood (C), Saud Shakeel (VC), Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Imam-ul-Haq, Kamran Ghulam, Kashif Ali, Mohammad Huraira, Noman Ali, Rohail Nazir, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, and Khurram Shahzad.
West Indies squad:
Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Joshua Da Silva (VC), Alick Athanaze, Amir Jangoo (WK), Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Gudakesh Motie, Justin Greaves, Keacy Carty, Kevin Sinclair, Kavem Hodge, Mikyle Louis, Tevin Imlach, Kemar Roach, and Anderson Phillip.
Smriti Mandhana, Pratika Rawal and Deepti Sharma’s collective effort lead India to Their Biggest ODI Win Over Ireland in Rajkot.
India Women are celebrating a huge 304-run victory. Image Source: X/@BCCIWomen
India’s women’s cricket team achieved a clean sweep of the three-match ODI series against Ireland, winning the third match by a record-breaking 304 runs in Rajkot.
A stunning partnership between openers Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal, both scoring centuries, and Richa Ghosh’shalf-century led India Women to their highest-ever ODI score of 435. Deepti Sharma’s three wickets restricted Ireland to 131, giving India a massive 304-run victory.
Pratika Rawal smashed 154 off 129 balls and Smriti Mandhana scored 135 off 80 balls in a commanding batting display, with Mandhana setting a new record for the fastest ODI century by an Indian woman, reaching the remarkable milestone in just 70 deliveries.
Alongside these impressive knocks Wicketkeeper batter Richa Ghosh also contributed a quick half-century, slamming 59 off 42 balls.
In the second innings, Ireland faced constant struggles while chasing the huge target, with India’s bowlers maintaining tight control, as opener Sarah Forbes top-scored with 41 off 44 balls, while captain Gaby Lewis (1 off 6) and WicketKeeper batter Chloe Coulter Reilly (0 off 4) were dismissed early.
Sarah Forbes and Orla Prendergast built a solid 64-run partnership then a left-arm orthodox bowler Tanuja Kanwardismissed Orla with a brilliant delivery, and shortly after, Forbes got run out by Deepti Sharma.
After the dismissals of Sara Forbes and Orla Prendergast, Ireland’s batting crumbled, and they were bowled out for 131 in 31.4 overs.
Deepti Sharma was the key bowler, claiming three wickets (3-27), while Tanuja Kanwar supported with two wickets (2-31).
IND-W vs IRE-W:India Women set a new record for their highest-ever ODI total, amassing 435-5 in the third ODI against the Ireland Women’s cricket team in Rajkot.
Pratika Rawal smashed her maiden ODI century, blasting 154 runs off just 129 balls. Image Source: X/@BCCIWomen
India’s stand in captain Smriti Mandhana and batter Pratika Rawal gave energetic performances, India set a new record for their highest-ever total in women’s ODIs during the third and last ODI match against Ireland. They surpassed the 400-run mark for the first time at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot. Additionally, it stands as the fourth-highest total in the history of Women’s ODIs.
Australia and New Zealand are the only other teams to surpass the 400-run milestone in Women’s ODIs. The New Zealand Women’s team has achieved this feat four times, while Australia Women have done once. Following New Zealand and Australia, India has now become the third team to break the 400-run barrier in ODI cricket.
The New Zealand Women’s cricket team holds the top spot with the highest-ever ODI total of 491-4, set against Ireland in 2018.
The Indian Women’s team shattered their previous 370-run record in 50 overs, set during the second match of the current bilateral series against Ireland.
India’s women team achieved another milestone as they exceeded the previous record set by the Indian men’s team in ODI cricket. The men had posted 418-5 against the West Indies on December 8, 2011.
Earlier in the innings, Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal combined for a huge 233-run opening stand. Skipper Smriti Mandhana, set a new record for the fastest century, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s previous mark. Smriti reached her ton in just 70 balls, while Harmanpreet had taken 87 balls to bring up her century against South Africa in 2024.
In a stunning showcase of talent, Pratika Rawal smashed her maiden ODI century, blasting 154 runs off just 129 balls, which included 20 fours and one six. Richa Ghosh, slammed another fifty, made a rapid 59 off 42 deliveries.
Ind Vs Ire Women: India’s stand-in captain, Smriti Mandhana, maintained her great form, scoring her 10th ODI century in the third match against Ireland Women.
Smriti Mandhana reached another significant milestone by securing her 10th ODI century. Image Source: X/@BCCIWomen
In the third and final ODI against the Ireland Women’s cricket team at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, Smriti Mandhana, smashed the quickest century ever by an Indian player in Women’s cricket. She achieved the milestone in just 70 balls, surpassing Harmanpreet Kaur’s previous record of an 87-ball century set in 2024 against South Africa. Her century includes nine fours and four sixes.
With this remarkable record, Smriti Mandhana reached another significant milestone by securing her 10th ODI century for the India Women’s cricket team. Mandhana delivered a spectacular performance throughout the series against Ireland.
Fastest hundreds for IND in Women’s ODI
Smriti Mandhana vs IRE-W, 70 balls, 2025.
Harmanpreet Kaur vs South Africa-W, 87 balls, 2024.
AUS W vs ENG W: Alana King’s magical spell led Australia to take over the series against England Women in Junction Oval, Melbourne.
Alana King impressed with a brilliant display of leg-spin bowling.
Australia secured the first four points of the 2025 Women’s Ashes with a 21-run victory in the second ODI at the Junction Oval in Melbourne. Alana King spearheaded the victory with her exceptional bowling performance, while Ellyse Perry contributed a crucial 60 runs to the total.
England won the toss and decided to field first. Australian openers Phoebe Litchfield and Alyssa Healy provided a decent start for their team. Phoebe scored 29 off 50 balls, while Alyssa struck a rapid 29 off 19 deliveries. Both were dismissed by Sophie Ecclestone and Lauren Bell.
Following the dismissals of both openers, Ellyse Perry and Beth Mooney stepped up to steer the team forward in the match. However, Mooney fell into Sophie Ecclestone’s trap and was forced to depart from the crease after adding 12 off 17 balls.
Annabel Sutherland joined Ellyse Perry in an attempt to build a big total, but Alice Capsey removed her for 11 off 9 balls.
On one side, England’s bowling attack asserted their dominance, with no batter managing to stay at the crease for long. On the other hand, Ellyse Perry remained steadfast, battling alone to anchor her team’s innings like an alone warrior. Apart from the openers and Ellyse Perry, no other batter managed to score more than 13 runs.
Ellyse Perry played a composed and impressive knock of 60 off 74 balls, helping Australia set a target of 181.
Sophie Ecclestone (4-35) and Alice Capsey (3-22) delivered brilliant spells, restricting Australia to a total of 180.
In reply to the chase of 181, Australia made an early breakthrough as Kim Garth dismissed Tamsin Beaumont for just 3 runs off 4 balls. Maia Bouchier contributed 17, Captain Heather Knight made 18, while Danni Wyatt-Hodge was dismissed for a duck. Australia’s bowling masterclass put England in a precarious position.
After losing four early wickets, Nat Sciver-Brunt, alongside wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones, steadied the innings and kept England’s hopes of victory alive. The match seemed to be shifting in England’s favor, but then Alana King struck, dismissing Nat Sciver-Brunt for 35 off 57 balls, swinging the momentum back in Australia’s direction.
After losing their fifth wicket, England collapsed quickly, finishing at 159 in 48.1 overs. Amy Jones remained not out, scoring 47* off 103 balls.
Alana King impressed with a brilliant display of leg-spin bowling, claiming 4 wickets for 25 runs. She received strong backing from Kim Garth, who took 3 wickets for 37 runs, while Ashleigh Gardner delivered an economical spell, taking 1 wicket for 23 runs.
Australia announce Squad for ICC Champions Trophy 2025, with Pat Cummins Set to Captain the Aussies in Pakistan.
Despite dealing with minor injury, Australia has included Pat Cummins.
Despite dealing with minor injuries, Australia has included Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood in their 15-member squad for next month’s Champions Trophy. Captain Pat Cummins is managing an ankle concern, while Josh Hazlewood is still recovering from a calf strain.
Australia preliminary squad:
Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Steve Smith, Marnus Labuschagne, Mitchell Marsh, Alex Carey, Glenn Maxwell, Nathan Ellis, Aaron Hardie, Josh Inglis, Mitchell Starc, Marcus Stoinis, Adam Zampa, and Josh Hazlewood.
The squad has undergone three significant changes after Australia’s triumph in the 2023 ICC World Cup. Left-handed batter David Warner has retired from international cricket, making way for Matt Short. All-rounder Cameron Green is unavailable due to back surgery and is replaced by Aaron Hardie, while pacer Sean Abbott has been dropped from the squad, with Nathan Ellis taking his place.
All-rounder Mitch Marsh, who was left out of the Sri Lanka tour, has been reinstated in the squad for the Champions Trophy.
Australia is placed in Group B, where they will compete against England, South Africa, and Afghanistan during the group stage of the tournament.
The HBL PSL Player Draft 2025 is scheduled for January 13 at the historic Huzoori Bagh, located within the Lahore Fort.
As per PCB, the event will begin at 1:10 PM PKT.
The PCB has announced the full list of overseas players in the Platinum Category for the player draft. The pool features 44 talented players from eight different countries.
The lists for other categories, including Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Emerging, have also been disclosed.
All six franchises including Multan Sultans, Quetta Gladiators, Karachi Kings, Lahore Qalandars, Islamabad United, and Peshawar Zalmi have also unveiled their retention lists.
Several of the biggest names in world cricket, including David Warner, Tim Southee, Kane Williamson, Alex Hales, Shakib Al Hasan, and more, are included for selection in today’s draft.
Additionally, for the first time since the inaugural tournament, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Shoaib Malik from Pakistan are available for selection in the draft.
Event time:
As per PCB, the event will begin at 1:10 PM PKT, with the studio broadcast starting at 12:30 PM PKT.
Live Coverage:
The Players Draft will be broadcast for free on TV channels. Fans can catch the complete coverage on A Sports and the official HBL PSL YouTube channel.
IND W vs IRE W: Jemimah Rodrigues smashed a stunning century, leading India to a commanding total 370 in the second ODI.
Jemimah Rodrigues played a classical inning as she slammed her first ODI century. Image Source: X/@BCCIWomen
The Indian women’s cricket team made history in the second ODI against Ireland, setting a new record for their highest-ever total in ODI cricket by scoring a mammoth 370-5 in 50 overs at Rajkot.
India Women won the toss and elected to take the first turn with the bat.
Indian Women’s Cricket Team got a flying start as Smriti Mandhana and Pratika Rawal carried on their fine batting form, both of them bringing up half-centuries and putting together an opening partnership of 156 runs off 114 balls. However, both were dismissed on consecutive balls in the 19th and 20th overs. Smriti Mandhana smashed 73 off 54 balls while his opening partner added 67 off 61 balls.
After their dismissal, Harleen Deol and Jemimah Rodrigues took charge and continued to slam runs. They built a remarkable 183-run partnership for the third wicket. Harleen slammed 89 off 84, including 10 fours while Jemimah Rodrigues played a classical inning as she slammed her first ODI century 102 off 91 balls, then both of them were dismissed by Arlene Kelly.
The Indian women’s cricket team set a new record for their highest-ever ODI total, posting an impressive 370-5 in 50 overs.
This total exceeds their previous best of 358-2, which was set against Ireland in 2017.
In response of chasing 371 in 50 overs, Ireland made a decent start before losing their captain Gaby Lewis in the eighth over for 12 off 19 balls.
Despite the early loss of their first wicket, Sarah Forbes, along with wicketkeeper-batter Coulter Reilly, steadied the innings and kept the momentum going. Then Deepti Sharma broke their momentum by removing Sarah Forbes for 38 off 63 balls.
Following Sarah Forbes’ dismissal, Laura Delany came in to join Coulter Reilly at the crease. The duo added 83 runs in just 13 overs, taking Ireland closer to 200. However, both batters were dismissed in successive overs, putting the visitors in danger. Laura Delany played a decent inning of 37 off 36, whereas Coulter Reilly smashed 80 off 113 balls.
Leah Paul chipped in with an unbeaten 27 off 22 balls, while Arlene Kelly made 19 off 16. However, Ireland fell short in their chase of 371, as India comfortably restricted them to 254-7 in the second innings.
Player of the Match: Jemimah Rodrigues(INDW). 102 off 91 balls.
IND W vs IRE W: The second match of the series is being played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot, India.
Ireland has made two changes in playing XI.
India Women won the toss and elected to take the first turn with the bat.
India will look to carry forward the momentum, after a dominant performance in the first ODI, blue shirts are looking for another composed performance to clinch the three-match series against Ireland in the second women’s ODI in Rajkot.Ireland, on the other hand, will be aiming to level the series by 1-1.
The Indian team remains unchanged, featuring the same XI that triumphed by six wickets in the first ODI on Friday, While Ireland has made two changes.
Una-Raymond Hoey and Aimee Maguire have been replaced by Ava Canning and Alana Dalzell.
Gaby Lewis (C), Sarah Forbes, Orla Prendergast, Leah Paul, Laura Delany, Coulter Reilly (WK), Arlene Kelly, Georgina Dempsey, Ava Canning, Alana Dalzell, and Freya Sargent.
