IND vs AFG: The reason behind India's unusual 5/0 start while chasing
India need 219 to whitewash Afghanistan in three-match ODI series.

APL 2026: Match 20, KK vs VSS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Kakinada Kings vs Vijayawada Sunshiners?
Kakinada Kings (KK) lock horns with Vijayawada Sunshiners (VSS) in Match No. 20 of the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 on June 21 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 4, KBB vs SMY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between KBB vs SMY?
The Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters will take on the Shivamogga Yodhas in Match 4 of the 2026 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Saturday, June 21.

📢Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 4, KBB vs SMY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between KBB vs SMY?

Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 1, KBB vs SMY Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between KBB vs SMY? (Source:MaharajaTrophy)

The Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters (KBB) will take on the Shivamogga Yodhas (SMY) in Match No. 4 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Sunday, June 21 .

The Yodhas finished at the bottom of the table in the 2025 season, managing just three points from 10 games. They will be hoping that new colours and new appearances will bring them newer fortunes. They are boosted by a solid young domestic core, which includes players like Smaran Ravichandran, Luvnith Sisodia and Dhanush Gowda.

The Blasters are the only team, along with the Yodhas, to have not lifted the trophy. They were beaten by eventual winners Mangaluru in the final of the 2025 season and will be aiming to go one step further in the 2026 season.

SMY vs KBB: Match Details

Match

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Shivamogga Yodhas, Match 4 , Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:00 PM (IST)

Venue

Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore

Broadcast and Live Streaming

Fancode (App & Website)

Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore: Pitch Report

The entire 2025 season of the tournament was held at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore. A range of games were played at the historic venue, including thrillers with low scores, games with scores above 200, and multiple one-sided run chases. The surface aids both bowlers and batters, but with this being a nighttime game, dew may have a big impact.

KBB vs SMY: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played

8

Won By KBB

6

Won By SMY

2

No Result

0

First Meeting

August 12, 2022

Recent Meeting

August 21, 2025

KBB vs SMY: Predicted Playing XIs

Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters:

Shubhang Hegde (c), Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Bhuvan Mohan Raju, Rohan Patil, S Shivaraj, Shreevathsa Acharya, Samit Dravid, Praveen Dubey, Rohan Naveen, Vidhwath Kaverappa, Rohan Raju

Shivamogga Yodhas:

Luvnith Sisodia (WK), Smaran Ravichandran (C), Aneesh KV, Harshil Dharmani, Dhanush Gowda, Chiranth Shivarudra, Yashovardhan Parantap, Shreesha Achar, Abhilash Shetty, Naveen MG, Yash Raj Punja

KBB vs SMY: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Smaran Ravichandran

Smaran Ravi (Source : smaran.ravi on IG)

For the Shivamogga Yodhas, Smaran Ravichandran is the senior batter, coming off a stellar domestic season for Karnataka. He finished narrowly behind southpaw Devdutt Padikkal in the run total for the 2025 season, scoring 415 runs at a strike rate of 156.02.

Probable Best Bowler: Yash Raj Punja

Yashraj Punja(Source : IPL/X)

One of the best players of the 2025 season was the tall leg-spinner Yash Raj Punja, who claimed 23 wickets at an economy of 7.45 in ten games. Due to his success, he was picked up by the Rajasthan Royals for the IPL, where he took nine wickets at an economy rate of 9.80 in eight games. It is expected that he would serve as one of the Yodhas' top strike bowlers.

Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match

📢APL 2026: Match 20, KK vs VSS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Kakinada Kings vs Vijayawada Sunshiners?

Kakinada kings and vijayawada sunshiners (Source- Kakinada kings and vijayawada sunshiners /Instagram)

Kakinada Kings (KK) lock horns with Vijayawada Sunshiners (VSS) in Match No. 20 of the Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 on Sunday, June 21, at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.

The Kings, led by Manish Golamaru, have had a decent start to the season. After playing four matches, the Kings have registered two wins and two defeats. Ahead of this clash, they will face the Amaravati Royals on Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Vijayawada Sunshiners have also won two matches like the Kings. However, they have lost three matches and are positioned fifth in the standings.

These two teams faced each other earlier in the tournament in Visakhapatnam. The Sunshiners won the match by 51 runs, restricting the Kings to 151/9 after setting a target of 203.

KK vs VSS: Match Details

Match

Kakinada Kings vs Vijayawada Sunshiners, Match 20 , Andhra Premier League 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Sunday, June 21, 2026, 6:30 PM (IST)

Venue

YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Puttampalli

Broadcast and Live Streaming

JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

YS Raja Reddy Stadium, Puttampalli: Pitch Report

Fans can expect a run-fest at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium. After the first six matches at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium this season, batting first has yielded three wins and so has chasing. Bowlers will have to be on the money from the word go. Batters are expected to dominate proceedings.

KK vs VSS: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played

02

Won By KK

00

Won By VSS

02

No Result

00

First Fixture

August 10, 2025

Most recent Fixture

June 12, 2026

KK vs VSS: Predicted Playing XIs

Kakinada Kings :

Abhishek M Reddy, Arjun Tendulkar Pitta, Tapaswi Pinninti, Manish Golamaru (C), Lekhaz Reddy (WK), Sai Rahul Kp, Yuvan Muvvala, Ashish Siraparapu, Ranjeet Darji, Saiteja Kavuri, Anjaneyulu Midde.

Vijayawada Sunshiners :

K Ashwin Hebbar (C), Munnangi Abhinav, Maddila-Harsh Vardhan, Shaik-Zaheer Abbas, Penmetsa Raju (WK), Chennu Siddhardha, Akula Veera-Venkata Vijay, Prasanth Kumar, Sai Venkata Sumith, Lalith Mohan, T Bharath.

KK vs VSS: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Ashwin Hebbar

The Vijayawada Sunshiners captain Ashwin Hebbar has been on fire and has taken a commendable lead on the list for the highest run-getter in the tournament. In five innings, he has amassed 348 runs at an average of 69.60 and a strike rate of 207.10. Hebbar will look to continue his purple patch on Sunday.

Probable Best Bowler: T Bharath

T Bharath has been one of the most impressive bowlers this season in the APL. In four matches, he has picked up 10 wickets at an average of 12.30. He has been a bit expensive but with the amount of wickets he is taking, the Sunshiners wouldn't mind.

Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: AUS W vs NED W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more
Australia Women won by 98 runs.

📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: AUS W vs NED W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: AUS W vs NED W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more (Photo Source: Ashley Allen/Getty Images)

How did Match 14 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between Australia Women and Netherlands Women?

Australia Women continued their dominant run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 with a comprehensive 98-run victory over Netherlands Women at The Rose Bowl in Southampton on June 20.

After being asked to bat first, Australia posted a formidable total of 219/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The batting effort was led by Beth Mooney and Ashleigh Gardner, both of whom scored impressive half-centuries. Iris Zwilling was the standout performer with the ball for the Netherlands, finishing with figures of 3/52, while Caroline De Lange chipped in with 2/39.

Chasing a daunting target of 220, Netherlands Women showed some resistance but never seriously threatened Australia’s total. They finished on 121/3 in their 20 overs, falling well short of the target. Babette de Leede was the bright spot for the Dutch side, scoring a fighting unbeaten 56 and holding the innings together. Kim Garth was the pick of the bowlers, claiming two wickets and playing a key role in restricting the opposition.

Best Batting Performance of the Match: Beth Mooney

Majestic Mooney! 🤌#BethMooney brings up a classy fifty & continues to lead the way for Australia. 🏏

ICC Women's #T20WorldCup 2026 | #AUSvNED | LIVE NOW 👉https://t.co/3HRE1Aerxf pic.twitter.com/2AnmCst2z1

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 20, 2026

Australian opener Beth Mooney was the top batting performer of the match, scoring 74 runs off 42 balls, including nine fours and one six, at a strike rate of 176.19. She also shared a 101-run partnership for the third wicket with Ashleigh Gardner, with the stand coming in just 53 balls.

Best Bowling Performance of the Match: Kim Garth

Right-arm pacer Kim Garth was the standout bowler of the match, returning figures of 2/20 from her four overs. She claimed the wickets of Heather Siegers and Phebe Molkenboer. Meanwhile, Lucy Hamilton also impressed with the ball, maintaining an excellent economy rate of 3.20 runs per over.

Who won the Player of the Match award?

Beth Mooney was named Player of the Match for her brilliant half-century. The Australian opener scored 74 runs off just 42 balls before being forced to retire hurt. Her explosive knock, which included nine fours and a six, put Australia in a commanding position and nearly helped the team equal the highest total in Women's T20 International history.

Records broken and milestone achieved

Iris Zwilling conceded 52 runs in her spell, the most runs ever conceded by a Netherlands women's bowler in a Women's T20I innings, surpassing the previous record of 46 runs.

The 96-run partnership between Sterre Kalis and Babette de Leede is now the highest third-wicket stand for the Netherlands Women's team in Women's T20Is.

When is the next match?

Australia Women will face Pakistan Women on June 23 in Leeds. Meanwhile, Netherlands Women will take on South Africa Women on June 25 in Bristol.

[WATCH] Dinesh Karthik provides insightful wicketkeeping lessons during second ENG vs NZ Test
Karthik, donning a London Spirit jersey, was shown explaining the biomechanics and techniques of wicketkeeping.

📢[WATCH] Dinesh Karthik provides insightful wicketkeeping lessons during second ENG vs NZ Test

[WATCH] ENG vs NZ 2026: Dinesh Karthik provides insightful lessons in wicketkeeping (Source:SkySports)

Former Indian cricketer Dinesh Karthik established himself as one of the finest wicketkeepers in the country during his playing days. Post-retirement, he has been serving as a coach and as a commentator as well, offering valuable insights and helping develop teams.

In a recent video shared by Sky Sports during the second Test between England and New Zealand at the Oval, Karthik, donning a London Spirit jersey, was shown explaining the biomechanics and techniques of wicketkeeping. This comes after England debutant James Rew has been a point of discussion over his keeping in the innings.

The erstwhile stumper-batter was seen undertaking wicketkeeping drills with broadcaster Ian Ward and was explaining the techniques and stances while wicketkeeping.

"Always have your head in line with your toes or probably slightly ahead. Not too far out or not too far behind. One of the reasons, and I think James Rew should be working on, is at times his head, his weight is behind. As a wicketkeeper, you almost need to be like a boxer in the balls of your feet. That will give you the best chance to move in a lateral way," Karthik explained.

In keeping, it's not funky, fancy drills. It's about easy drills, but you're doing it repetitively. Keeping is all about repetition. The more you practise, the better you get," he added.

Watch the video below:

"As a wicketkeeper, you almost need to be like a boxer"

DK with a wicketkeeping masterclass 🤩 pic.twitter.com/HfZFhJ3ypd

— Sky Sports Cricket (@SkyCricket) June 20, 2026

Karthik will be with the London Spirit in the 2026 Men's Hundred as their batting coach and mentor. He joins head coach Andy Flower, with the pair having seen a successful stint with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL, lifting their elusive maiden title and helping them successfully defend it in the following season.

For England , Rew is making his debut after wicketkeeper Jamie Smith pulled out to attend the birth of his second child. The highly rated prospect from Somerset has had an ordinary showing behind the stumps and scored 24 in the first innings, getting out to a short ball from Will O'Rourke.

IND vs AFG 2026: India vs Afghanistan Highlights & Review – 3rd ODI
India won by nine wickets to whitewash Afghanistan 3-0.

📢IND vs AFG 2026: India vs Afghanistan Highlights & Review – 3rd ODI

IND vs AFG 2026: India vs Afghanistan Highlights & Review – 3rd ODI (Photo Source: BCCI on X)

How did the 3rd ODI go between India and Afghanistan? — Review, Turning Points & more

India registered a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Afghanistan in the third and final ODI at MA Chidambaram Stadium on June 20, completing a 3-0 whitewash in the three-match series.

After winning the toss, Afghanistan elected to bat first and posted 218 runs on the board. Captain Hashmatullah Shahidi led the resistance with a superb 102, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed a valuable 50. For India, Prasidh Krishna starred with the ball, claiming a brilliant five-wicket haul to restrict the visitors.

In reply, India chased down the target comfortably, reaching 224/1 in just 28.4 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal anchored the innings with an unbeaten century, while Rohit Sharma played an aggressive knock of 79 runs.

Top batting performance of the match - Yashasvi Jaiswal

𝗟𝗔𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗗 🚀

A brilliant pull shot by #YashasviJaiswal , played in front of one of the best pullers of the ball - #RohitSharma ! 💙#INDvAFG | 3rd ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/xAkABxqrVm pic.twitter.com/Ra2Z7GXSlJ

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 20, 2026

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was the standout performer with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 110 off 86 balls. His match-winning innings featured 14 fours and three sixes and came at an impressive strike rate of 127.90. Jaiswal laid the foundation for India's comfortable chase by sharing a 170-run opening partnership with Rohit Sharma in 139 balls. After Rohit's dismissal, he remained unbeaten and added a further 54 runs for the second wicket with Shreyas Iyer in just 35 balls, guiding India to victory and completing the 3-0 series sweep over Afghanistan.

Top bowling performance of the match - Prasidh Krishna

#PrasidhKrishna is putting on a show with the ball today! 🫡

Two wickets in two successive overs for the pacer have completely broken the back of the Afghanistan top order! 💪#INDvAFG | 3rd ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 https://t.co/xAkABxqrVm pic.twitter.com/8nninXFKa4

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 20, 2026

Right-arm pacer Prasidh Krishna was the standout bowler of the match, producing a superb spell of 5/23 in 8.2 overs, including two maiden overs. His incisive bowling dismantled the Afghanistan batting lineup as he accounted for the wickets of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ibrahim Zadran, Rahmat Shah, Hashmatullah Shahidi, and Darwish Rasooli.

Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

The series marked the first ODI series victory for Shubman Gill as India's captain.

The 170-run opening partnership between Rohit Sharma and Yashasvi Jaiswal is the fourth-highest opening stand against Afghanistan in ODI cricket.

Rohit Sharma registered his 95th score of 50 or more in ODIs, the third-most by an Indian batter.

Rohit was involved in his 71st century partnership in ODIs, the fourth-highest tally in the format.

India scored 23 runs in the first over of their innings, their highest-ever total in the opening over of an ODI innings.

Prasidh Krishna became only the third Indian bowler to dismiss each of the opposition's top five batters in an ODI innings.

Prasidh's figures of 5/23 are now the best bowling figures by any bowler in an ODI at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Hashmatullah Shahidi took 4,644 days from his ODI debut in 2013 to score his maiden ODI century, the fourth-longest gap between debut and first ODI hundred.

Shahidi's 102 off 126 balls is the second-slowest ODI century for Afghanistan in terms of balls faced.

Azmatullah Omarzai reached 50 ODI sixes in just 36 innings, joint-third fastest in ODI history.

Rohit Sharma became only the fourth Indian fielder to be involved in the first three dismissals of an ODI innings.

Rohit's three catches off the bowling of Prasidh Krishna made him only the third Indian fielder to take three catches off the same bowler in an ODI innings.

Prasidh Krishna became the seventh Indian bowler to t

ake four or more wickets within the first 10 overs of an ODI innings.

Who won the Player of the Match?

Prasidh Krishna was named Player of the Match for his outstanding bowling performance in the third ODI against Afghanistan. The right-arm pacer produced a match-winning spell of 5/23 in 8.2 overs, including two maidens, completely dominating the Afghanistan batting lineup.

Who won the Player of the Series?

Shubman Gill was named Player of the Series for his outstanding batting performances throughout the ODI series against Afghanistan. The Indian captain amassed 238 runs in just two innings at an impressive strike rate of 135.23. Gill's prolific run-scoring included 33 fours and four sixes, underlining his dominance at the top of the order.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: PAK W vs BAN W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more
Bangladesh Women won the match by 23 runs.

MLC 2026: Match 6, SEA vs LAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Seattle Orcas vs Los Anglese Knight Riders?
Both have won one game so far in MLC 2026.

📢MLC 2026: Match 6, SEA vs LAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Seattle Orcas vs Los Anglese Knight Riders?

MLC 2026: Match 6, SEA vs LAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Seattle Orcas vs Los Anglese Knight Riders? (Source:MLC)

The Seattle Orcas will face the Los Angeles Knight Riders in Match No. 6 of the 2026 Major League Cricket season on June 22 at Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas.

The Seattle Orcas currently sit third on the points table, having registered one win from two matches. After opening their campaign with a defeat, they bounced back strongly with an impressive victory and will be eager to build on that momentum by securing another win.

Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Knight Riders are placed second in the standings with two points. Having started their campaign on a positive note, they will be aiming to maintain their winning momentum and strengthen their position in the tournament with another strong performance.

SEA vs LAS: Match Details

Match

Seattle Orcas vs Los Angeles Knight Riders, Match 6 , Major League Cricket 2026

Date and Time (IST)

Monday, June 22, 2:00 AM (IST)

Venue

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas

Broadcast and Live Streaming

JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)

Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas: Pitch Report

Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas has proven to be a batting-friendly venue, offering excellent conditions for stroke play and high-scoring contests. Every match in the tournament so far has seen successful chases of 200-plus totals, highlighting the ease of batting under lights. Given these trends, teams winning the toss are likely to prefer bowling first, as chasing has been significantly easier than defending.

SEA vs LAS: Head-to-Head T20 Record

Matches Played

4

Won By SEA

2

Won By LAS

2

No Result

0

First Meeting

July 23, 2023 (LAS Won)

Most Recent Meeting

June 29, 2025 (SEA Won)

SEA vs LAS: Predicted Playing XIs

Seattle Orcas:

Tim Seifert (wk), Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Tim Robinson, Shimron Hetmyer, Dasun Shanaka, Harmeet Singh (c), Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Gannon, Ottneil Baartman, Ali Sheikh

Los Angeles Knight Riders:

Colin Munro, Andre Fletcher (wk), Unmukt Chand, Saif Badar, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Jason Holder (c), Sunil Narine, Shadley van Schalkwyk, Matthew Tromp, Carmi le Roux

SEA vs LAS: Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Tim Seifert

Tim Seifert could be the key batter in this contest given his outstanding form at the top of the order. The Seattle Orcas wicketkeeper-batter has amassed 182 runs in just two matches, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 183.84. His ability to score quickly during the powerplay and keep the scoreboard moving makes him a major threat, especially on the batting-friendly surface.

Probable Best Bowler: Ottniel Baartman

Ottneil Baartman could be the key bowler in this encounter owing to his impressive performances so far in the tournament. The pace bowler has picked up five wickets in just two matches, emerging as one of the most effective wicket-takers for his side. On a batting-friendly surface, where bowlers have found it difficult to contain runs, Baartman's ability to strike at crucial moments could prove invaluable.

Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match

📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: PAK W vs BAN W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: PAK W vs BAN W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more (Source: Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)

How did Match 15 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between Pakistan Women and Bangladesh Women?

Bangladesh Women produced a superb all-round performance to register a 23-run victory over Pakistan Women in Match No. 15 of the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at The Rose Bowl, Southampton, on June 20.

After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh Women posted 123/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Shorna Akter anchored the innings with an unbeaten 39 runs, while Pakistan captain Fatima Sana was the standout bowler for her side, claiming two wickets.

In reply, Pakistan Women struggled to build momentum and were restricted to 100/8 in 20 overs. Muneeba Ali was the top scorer with 25 runs, but Bangladesh's bowlers kept the pressure on throughout the chase. Shanjida Akter Meghla and Nahida Akter starred with the ball, picking up three wickets each to help Bangladesh secure a convincing win.

Best Batting Performance of the Match: Shorna Akter

Shorna Akter emerged as the top batting performer of the match with a crucial unbeaten knock that helped Bangladesh Women post a competitive total. She scored 29 runs off just 22 deliveries, striking at an impressive rate of 177.27. Her innings was laced with five boundaries and provided the late impetus Bangladesh needed after a cautious start.

A late flourish from Shorna Akter! 💥#ShornaAkter goes inside-out for four as Bangladesh mount a late charge!

ICC Women's #T20WorldCup 2026 | #BANvPAK | LIVE NOW 👉https://t.co/9SreUKJRLG pic.twitter.com/x9JjDs3Bsp

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 20, 2026

Best Bowling Performance of the Match: Nahida Akter

Nahida Akter was the standout bowler of the match, delivering a match-winning spell to guide Bangladesh Women to a memorable victory over Pakistan Women. The left-arm spinner finished with impressive figures of 3/18 from her four overs, maintaining excellent control and applying constant pressure on the Pakistani batting lineup. She claimed the crucial wickets of Muneeba Ali, Gull Feroza, and Fatima Sana, removing key batters at important stages of the chase.

Bangladesh refused to back down!

Can they complete the comeback? 🤔

ICC Women's #T20WorldCup 2026 | #BANvPAK | LIVE NOW 👉https://t.co/9SreUKJRLG pic.twitter.com/0SI3x0mMSZ

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) June 20, 2026

Who won the Player of the Match award?

Shorna Akter was named Player of the Match for her valuable contribution with the bat in Bangladesh Women's 23-run victory over Pakistan Women. Coming in during a challenging phase of the innings, Shorna provided the much-needed acceleration with a quickfire unbeaten 29 off 22 balls.

When is the next match?

Pakistan Women will face Australia Women on June 23 in Leeds. Meanwhile, Bangladesh Women will take on India Women on June 25 in Manchester.

‘It is my dream to…’ - Ravi Bishnoi reveals his ultimate target after T20 World Cup 2026 snub
The 25-year-old spinner from Jodhpur has now returned to the setup following another World Cup cycle and is hoping for a more consistent run with the team.

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: ENG W vs SCO W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more
Scotland fought hard but could not save themselves from their third consecutive loss.

📢‘It is my dream to…’ - Ravi Bishnoi reveals his ultimate target after T20 World Cup 2026 snub

‘It is my dream to…’ - Ravi Bishnoi reveals his ultimate target after T20 World Cup 2026 snub (Source : IPL/X)

India leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi has made it clear that he is determined to establish himself as a permanent member of the national side after enduring a stop-start international career. Despite once being ranked the No. 1 T20I bowler in the ICC rankings, Bishnoi has struggled to nail down a regular spot in India’s playing XI and has missed out on selection for the last three T20 World Cups.

The 25-year-old spinner from Jodhpur has now returned to the setup following another World Cup cycle and is hoping for a more consistent run with the team. Notably, Bishnoi has been preferred over Kuldeep Yadav in India’s squads for the upcoming Ireland tour, England series, and the Asian Games.

With Varun Chakaravarthy being the only other specialist spinner in the squad, Bishnoi is expected to play a key role alongside all-round spin options Axar Patel and Washington Sundar. Bishnoi admitted that he wants to move away from being labelled as a player who constantly fights his way back into the team and instead become a regular fixture in India’s plans.

“Honestly, all my energies will be on ensuring that I am here to stay as a permanent member of the side. I don’t want to known as someone who keeps making comebacks,” he was quoted as saying by NDTV Sports.

Bishnoi last represented India in January before missing out on selection for the T20 World Cup. While the exclusion was disappointing, the leg-spinner chose to focus on improving his game under the guidance of his coach Shahrukh rather than dwell on the setback.

The Rajasthan-born cricketer acknowledged that representing India at a World Cup remains one of his biggest ambitions and is eager to ensure he does not miss out on the next edition scheduled to be held in Australia and New Zealand in 2028.

“It is everyone’s dream to play in the World Cup. To win it. It is my dream too. Even though I have missed the World Cups, I have more opportunities. So I will try not to miss this time. I should make it count.

“And when you miss, it is not like suddenly someone is playing in my place. But India won the World Cup. Whoever plays in my place, they did really well,” he concluded.

With India set to experiment with fresh combinations in the new T20 cycle, Bishnoi will be eager to seize his opportunity and cement his place as the team’s frontline spinner ahead of the 2028 showpiece event.

📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: ENG W vs SCO W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more

Women's T20 World Cup 2026: ENG W vs SCO W Today's Match Highlights: Unmissable video recap, POTM, match analysis, stats and more. (Source:iCC)

How did Match 16 of the Women's T20 World Cup 2026 go between England Women and Scotland Women?

England Women (ENG W) have registered their third consecutive win of the ongoing ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 , nearly confirming a spot for the semi-finals already by defeating Scotland Women (SCO W) by a 38-run margin on Saturday, June 20, at Headingley in Leeds. The game had started with the Scottish side electing to field first after winning the toss.

England had a dreadful start, losing Amy Jones on the first ball of the match. However, there were no further hiccups till the end of the powerplay. The moment the field restrictions were lifted, Danni Wyatt-Hodge also made her way back to the pavillion. Sophia Dunkley and Alice Capsey batted brilliantly through the middle overs, while Freya Kemp's and Dani Gibson's cameos at the end took the total to 200 for 5.

The run chase got underway with a decent start by the Scottish openers. However, all the hosts needed was a stroke of luck to pull things back in their favour. Once the first breakthrough came in the fourth over, none of them could really form a partnership to steer through to the target. Valiant efforts from the Scotts were not enough, as they eventually fell short by 38 runs despite having a few wickets in hand.

Best Batting Performance of the Match: Sophia Dunkley

A wicket on the first ball of the innings called Sophia Dunkley to the crease, and it seemed she came well set from the dugout itself. With eight boundaries and a six during her entertaining stay at the crease, Dunkley went on to accumulate 57 runs off just 37 deliveries. Her partnership with Capsey (40 off 25) was extremely crucial in the Englishwomen posting a huge total. The platform set by Dunkley also allowed Freya Kemp (39* off 16) and Dani Gibson (30* off 11) to play with an attacking mindset towards the end.

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Best Bowling Performance of the Match: Sophie Ecclestone

It has almost become a routine for Sophie Ecclestone to be at the top of her game every time she steps onto the field. Her four-over spell against Scotland resulted in a couple of significant breakthroughs in the form of skipper Kathryn Bryce, which came in the very first over she bowled. Later on, she also accounted for the fall of Darcey Carter, who was looking dangerous and was well set before departing for 29 off 23.

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Records Broken and Major Milestones Achieved

47-run partnership between Gordon and Pippa Sproul in today's match was the highest for the seventh wicket for Scotland in WT20Is. They went past Chatterji's and Rachel Slater's 44.

A total of 362 runs were scored in today's match (200 by England and 162 by Scotland), which is the highest match aggregate for England and Scotland in a WT20I encounter.

Who won the Player of the Match award?

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For her brilliant performance with the bat at number three, Sophia Dunkley was named the Player of the Match in the Saturday fixture. Her knock has almost confirmed a semi-finale berth for the English side, as they remain unbeaten with only two more games to go in their group-stage campaign of the global competition.

When is the next match?

The next clash in the marquee T20 event will see Sri Lanka and the West Indies face off at the County Ground in Bristol. This clash will be followed by a thriller between India and South Africa at Old Trafford. Scotland will play their next game against New Zealand on Tuesday, while England have their next lined up against the Caribbeans on June 24.

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