📢Cameron White named Melbourne Stars head coach amid BBL privatisation merger
Cameron White named Melbourne Stars head coach amid BBL privatisation merger (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)
Former Australian batter Cameron White has switched sides and been announced as the coach of the Melbourne Stars amid Cricket Victoria wanting to sell their stake in one of their two teams in the Big Bash League. It has been confirmed that both the Melbourne-based franchises in the league will continue to exist for at least the 2026-27 season.
White has been the head coach of the Melbourne Renegades for the past two seasons, with his move to the Stars a part of a reshuffle after CV decided to sell its stake in the Renegades amid the surrounding BBL privatisation bid. Peter Moores, current coach of the Stars, has also expressed his desire to stay at the club, and it is expected that he will continue as a senior assistant to White.
The Stars will be the franchise run by Cricket Victoria, with the Renegades being run independently, away from the headquarters at Junction Oval in Melbourne. They will still be funded by CV until a full takeover is complete. They are not left with enough time to make the changes to the side for the upcoming BBL season.
"We've reached that point now where we had to make a decision as to which brand we would be going forward with (this season). We will go forward as the Melbourne Stars and we'll continue to look at what that might look like beyond this year. At some point between now and next June, we hope that there will be a change of ownership (for the Renegades)," Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins told SEN Radio, as quoted by cricket.com.au.
Former Stars general manager Max Abbott will take over at the Renegades, with former Australian quick Clint McKay set to lead their high-performance programme and list management. Former Victoria and Stars coach Greg Shipperd has been linked with the Renegades head coach's role.
Shipperd has previously won the state-based Big Bash four times with Victoria, along with four Sheffield Shield titles during his 12-year spell at the club. He also led the Stars to finals appearances in the BBL's first four seasons and has won the competition twice with the Sydney Sixers in 2009 and 2010.
"An independent management for the Renegades is really important for the integrity of the competition. The Renegades are trying to win it, rather than being (CV's) second team. If you are a Renegades fan, Georgia Wareham is going to be playing in the red, Ollie Peake is going to be playing, so your players, your team, are still going to be there," Cummins said.
The BBL governance structure under the new model, changes to CA governance, agreement with the Australian Cricketers' Association on privatisation and player salaries, and future funding and distribution agreements between CA and each of the states are the four hurdles still to be cleared before any move towards privatisation is to be taken.
Once cleared, the teams will follow a self-determination model, making decisions for themselves, after which market valuations of the teams will be tested. It is expected that the Renegades will be the first team to be put on the market.
Cameron White named Melbourne Stars head coach amid BBL privatisation merger (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)
Former Australian batter Cameron White has switched sides and been announced as the coach of the Melbourne Stars amid Cricket Victoria wanting to sell their stake in one of their two teams in the Big Bash League. It has been confirmed that both the Melbourne-based franchises in the league will continue to exist for at least the 2026-27 season.
White has been the head coach of the Melbourne Renegades for the past two seasons, with his move to the Stars a part of a reshuffle after CV decided to sell its stake in the Renegades amid the surrounding BBL privatisation bid. Peter Moores, current coach of the Stars, has also expressed his desire to stay at the club, and it is expected that he will continue as a senior assistant to White.
The Stars will be the franchise run by Cricket Victoria, with the Renegades being run independently, away from the headquarters at Junction Oval in Melbourne. They will still be funded by CV until a full takeover is complete. They are not left with enough time to make the changes to the side for the upcoming BBL season.
"We've reached that point now where we had to make a decision as to which brand we would be going forward with (this season). We will go forward as the Melbourne Stars and we'll continue to look at what that might look like beyond this year. At some point between now and next June, we hope that there will be a change of ownership (for the Renegades)," Cricket Victoria CEO Nick Cummins told SEN Radio, as quoted by cricket.com.au.
Former Stars general manager Max Abbott will take over at the Renegades, with former Australian quick Clint McKay set to lead their high-performance programme and list management. Former Victoria and Stars coach Greg Shipperd has been linked with the Renegades head coach's role.
Shipperd has previously won the state-based Big Bash four times with Victoria, along with four Sheffield Shield titles during his 12-year spell at the club. He also led the Stars to finals appearances in the BBL's first four seasons and has won the competition twice with the Sydney Sixers in 2009 and 2010.
"An independent management for the Renegades is really important for the integrity of the competition. The Renegades are trying to win it, rather than being (CV's) second team. If you are a Renegades fan, Georgia Wareham is going to be playing in the red, Ollie Peake is going to be playing, so your players, your team, are still going to be there," Cummins said.
The BBL governance structure under the new model, changes to CA governance, agreement with the Australian Cricketers' Association on privatisation and player salaries, and future funding and distribution agreements between CA and each of the states are the four hurdles still to be cleared before any move towards privatisation is to be taken.
Once cleared, the teams will follow a self-determination model, making decisions for themselves, after which market valuations of the teams will be tested. It is expected that the Renegades will be the first team to be put on the market.
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 1, BB vs GM Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between BB vs GM?
Both sides qualified for the playoffs last time around and will be hoping to do one better this season.
Both sides qualified for the playoffs last time around and will be hoping to do one better this season.
MLC 2026: Match 2, LAS vs SF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns?
Los Angeles Knight Riders take on San Francisco Unicorns in match No. 2 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 20.
Los Angeles Knight Riders take on San Francisco Unicorns in match No. 2 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 20.
‘Sachin is God, Vaibhav is the son of God’ - Srikkanth makes massive prediction on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
The 15-year-old batter recently earned his maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England after impressing with his performances in franchise cricket.
The 15-year-old batter recently earned his maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England after impressing with his performances in franchise cricket.
📢‘Sachin is God, Vaibhav is the son of God’ - Srikkanth makes massive prediction on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
‘Sachin is God, Vaibhav is the son of God’ - Srikkanth makes massive prediction on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by Johan Rynners-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to generate excitement across Indian cricket, and former India captain K Srikkanth believes the youngster has the potential to influence the future of the longest format of the game.
The 15-year-old batter recently earned his maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England after impressing with his performances in franchise cricket. While Sooryavanshi has already established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in white-ball cricket, Srikkanth feels his biggest impact could come in Test cricket if he continues to develop his game.
Srikkanth highlighted the youngster’s hunger for runs and his ability to dominate bowlers while also possessing the temperament required to bat for long periods.
“What I like about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is he has an appetite to score runs and an appetite to dominate. At the same time, he could stay there and play also,” Srikkanth was quoted as saying by Times of India.
“If he progresses beyond T20 cricket to one-day cricket, and then to Test cricket, and if he clicks in Test cricket, which he will, I am sure then you will see a revival of Test cricket,” he continued.
According to the former opener, Sooryavanshi possesses the rare ability to draw viewers to the television purely because of the excitement surrounding his batting.
“You need that kind of cricketer today. People switch on the TV just to watch Sooryavanshi. I switch on the TV to watch Sooryavanshi. That is the aura he has created around himself. And he is something amazing.”
The former chief selector also urged fans and experts not to judge the youngster based on his recent performances for India A in Sri Lanka.
“In one series, you don’t judge a person. Come on. That happens. Poor boy. It doesn’t matter. You just give him time. Don’t be in a hurry. Vaibhav, don’t worry about what people talk about you, just play your natural game,” he claimed.
When asked whether Sooryavanshi reminded him of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut under Srikkanth’s captaincy, the former cricketer avoided making a direct comparison. However, he came up with a striking remark that summed up his admiration for the youngster.
“Let’s not compare Sachin and Sooryavanshi. Sachin is God of cricket and this boy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, I believe, is the son of God. Let’s put it that way. Just leave Sachin alone. Nobody can come near him,” he concluded.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 117 runs in just four matches, at a strike rate of 153.95 in the ongoing Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026.
‘Sachin is God, Vaibhav is the son of God’ - Srikkanth makes massive prediction on teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by Johan Rynners-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi continues to generate excitement across Indian cricket, and former India captain K Srikkanth believes the youngster has the potential to influence the future of the longest format of the game.
The 15-year-old batter recently earned his maiden call-up to India’s T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England after impressing with his performances in franchise cricket. While Sooryavanshi has already established himself as one of the most exciting young talents in white-ball cricket, Srikkanth feels his biggest impact could come in Test cricket if he continues to develop his game.
Srikkanth highlighted the youngster’s hunger for runs and his ability to dominate bowlers while also possessing the temperament required to bat for long periods.
“What I like about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is he has an appetite to score runs and an appetite to dominate. At the same time, he could stay there and play also,” Srikkanth was quoted as saying by Times of India.
“If he progresses beyond T20 cricket to one-day cricket, and then to Test cricket, and if he clicks in Test cricket, which he will, I am sure then you will see a revival of Test cricket,” he continued.
According to the former opener, Sooryavanshi possesses the rare ability to draw viewers to the television purely because of the excitement surrounding his batting.
“You need that kind of cricketer today. People switch on the TV just to watch Sooryavanshi. I switch on the TV to watch Sooryavanshi. That is the aura he has created around himself. And he is something amazing.”
The former chief selector also urged fans and experts not to judge the youngster based on his recent performances for India A in Sri Lanka.
“In one series, you don’t judge a person. Come on. That happens. Poor boy. It doesn’t matter. You just give him time. Don’t be in a hurry. Vaibhav, don’t worry about what people talk about you, just play your natural game,” he claimed.
When asked whether Sooryavanshi reminded him of legendary batter Sachin Tendulkar, who made his international debut under Srikkanth’s captaincy, the former cricketer avoided making a direct comparison. However, he came up with a striking remark that summed up his admiration for the youngster.
“Let’s not compare Sachin and Sooryavanshi. Sachin is God of cricket and this boy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, I believe, is the son of God. Let’s put it that way. Just leave Sachin alone. Nobody can come near him,” he concluded.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 117 runs in just four matches, at a strike rate of 153.95 in the ongoing Tri Nation A Series in Sri Lanka 2026.
📢Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 1, BB vs GM Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between BB vs GM?
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics (Source : kalyanibengalurublasters on IG/gulbargamystics on IG)
The 2026 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 kicks off with the Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters (BB) taking on the Gulbarga Mystics (GM) in Match 1 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Saturday, June 20. Both sides qualified for the playoffs last time around and will be hoping to do one better this season.
BB come into the tournament after suffering defeat at the hands of the eventual champions, the Coastal Kings Mangaluru. They did, however, defeat GM in the Eliminator, beating them by eight wickets after chasing down a mere 123 in less than 13 overs.
The Mystics, meanwhile, did finish the league phase above their opponents from Saturday. They secured 12 points last season, compared to BB's 10.
BB vs GM: Match Details
Match
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics, Match 1 , Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:30 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 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 was played at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore. The ground saw all kinds of games, including matches where the scores exceeded 200, low-scoring thrillers and a few one-sided run-chases. The pitch offers assistance to both batters and bowlers, with the unpredictable Karnataka weather being the only cause for concern.
BB vs GM: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
12
Won By BB
7
Won By GM
5
No Result
0
First Meeting
August 8, 2022
Recent Meeting
August 26, 2025
BB vs GM: Predicted Playing XIs
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters:
Rohan Patil, Krishnan Shrijith (WK), Rohan Naveen, S Shivaraj, Samit Dravid, Bhuvan Mohan Raju, Praveen Dubey, Shubhang Hegde (C), Vidhwath Kaverappa, MB Darshan, and Nischith N Rao.
Gulbarga Mystics:
Prakhar Chaturvedi, Sharath BR (WK), Manish Pandey (C), Dhruv Prabhakar, Lochan Gowda, Macneil Noronha, Aaditya Nair, Paras Gurbax Arya, Ronit More, Gautam Mishra, and Suhas Purushotham.
BB vs GM: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey is the talisman for the Gulbarga Mystics, with high hopes placed on his shoulders to have a good season. The right-handed batter comes into the tournament on the back of decent contributions in the limited game time that he received in the 2026 Indian Premier League, representing the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Probable Best Bowler: Shubhang Hegde
The Blasters captain, Shubhang Hegde, was one of the tournament's best bowlers last season. The 25-year-old took 16 wickets from 12 matches at a brilliant economy rate of just 5.91. He will be hoping for a repeat this season to help his side get to the latter stages of the competition.
Today's Match Prediction : The chasing team to win the match
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics (Source : kalyanibengalurublasters on IG/gulbargamystics on IG)
The 2026 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 kicks off with the Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters (BB) taking on the Gulbarga Mystics (GM) in Match 1 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Saturday, June 20. Both sides qualified for the playoffs last time around and will be hoping to do one better this season.
BB come into the tournament after suffering defeat at the hands of the eventual champions, the Coastal Kings Mangaluru. They did, however, defeat GM in the Eliminator, beating them by eight wickets after chasing down a mere 123 in less than 13 overs.
The Mystics, meanwhile, did finish the league phase above their opponents from Saturday. They secured 12 points last season, compared to BB's 10.
BB vs GM: Match Details
Match
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters vs Gulbarga Mystics, Match 1 , Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:30 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 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 was played at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore. The ground saw all kinds of games, including matches where the scores exceeded 200, low-scoring thrillers and a few one-sided run-chases. The pitch offers assistance to both batters and bowlers, with the unpredictable Karnataka weather being the only cause for concern.
BB vs GM: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
12
Won By BB
7
Won By GM
5
No Result
0
First Meeting
August 8, 2022
Recent Meeting
August 26, 2025
BB vs GM: Predicted Playing XIs
Kalyani Bengaluru Blasters:
Rohan Patil, Krishnan Shrijith (WK), Rohan Naveen, S Shivaraj, Samit Dravid, Bhuvan Mohan Raju, Praveen Dubey, Shubhang Hegde (C), Vidhwath Kaverappa, MB Darshan, and Nischith N Rao.
Gulbarga Mystics:
Prakhar Chaturvedi, Sharath BR (WK), Manish Pandey (C), Dhruv Prabhakar, Lochan Gowda, Macneil Noronha, Aaditya Nair, Paras Gurbax Arya, Ronit More, Gautam Mishra, and Suhas Purushotham.
BB vs GM: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Manish Pandey
Manish Pandey is the talisman for the Gulbarga Mystics, with high hopes placed on his shoulders to have a good season. The right-handed batter comes into the tournament on the back of decent contributions in the limited game time that he received in the 2026 Indian Premier League, representing the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Probable Best Bowler: Shubhang Hegde
The Blasters captain, Shubhang Hegde, was one of the tournament's best bowlers last season. The 25-year-old took 16 wickets from 12 matches at a brilliant economy rate of just 5.91. He will be hoping for a repeat this season to help his side get to the latter stages of the competition.
Today's Match Prediction : The chasing team to win the match
📢MLC 2026: Match 2, LAS vs SF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns?
MLC 2026: Match 2, LAS vs SF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns?. (Source:MLC)
Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) take on San Francisco Unicorns (SF) in Match No. 2 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 20 .
The Knight Riders finished last on the table in 2025, recording just two wins from ten matches, losing the other eight games. They will be looking to turn their fortunes around, having named Jason Holder as their new skipper. Holder comes off a stellar season in the IPL and will have an experienced core comprising Andre Fletcher, Alex Hales, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Shadley van Schalkwyk to fall back upon.
The Unicorns finished third in 2025, being beaten by champions MI New York in the Eliminator. They will be led by Australian all-rounder Matt Short , who formed a destructive partnership with Finn Allen at the top of the order. They will be joined by the experienced Ravichandran Ashwin, who will become the second Indian international to play in the league.
LAS vs SF: Match Details
Match
Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns, Match 2 , Major League Cricket 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2:00 AM
Venue
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas: Pitch Report
The Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is a venue which shows its affinity for batters. The wicket is expected to be on the flatter side, with the ball coming onto the bat quite comfortably. Bowlers get help with the new ball in the form of lateral movement, but spinners do not get significant grip or turn. Nine out of the 15 games hosted by the venue in MLC 2025 were won by chasing teams, a template which could be replicated this season, with the Super Kings chasing down a total of 221 against the Seattle Orcas.
LAS vs SF: Head-to-Head T20 Record
Matches Played
4
Won By LAS
1
Won By SF
2
No Result
1
First Meeting
July 8, 2024
Most Recent Meeting
July 7, 2025
LAS vs SF: Predicted Playing XIs
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Andre Fletcher (wk), Unmukt Chand, Alex Hales, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine , Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Jason Holder (c), Carmi le Roux
San Francisco Unicorns
Finn Allen, Matt Short (c), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Kusal Perera (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Hassan Khan, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Zia Ul-Haq, Ravichandran Ashwin , Liam Dawson/Peter Siddle
LAS vs SF: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Finn Allen
Finn Allen. (Photo Source: MLC)
San Francisco Unicorns' opener Finn Allen was one of the most destructive batters of the 2025 MLS season. He has earned a reputation for being one of the most feared six-hitters in the game, and his runs at the top will be vital for the Unicorns' fortunes in the season. Allen scored 333 runs at a whopping strike rate of 225.00, which included a mammoth 151 off just 51 balls against Washington Freedom.
Probable Best Bowler: Jason Holder
WI vs PAK 2025, 2nd T20I Review: Jason Holder stars in all-round show as Windies' losing streak ends(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Knight Riders' skipper Jason Holder comes into this tournament on the back of a stellar season in the 2026 IPL with the Gujarat Titans, where he played a key role in their run to the final. Operating as a middle-overs enforcer, he picked up 17 wickets in 11 games at an economy rate of 7.57. He will be hoping to recreate similar performances for the Knight Riders.
Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match
MLC 2026: Match 2, LAS vs SF Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns?. (Source:MLC)
Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAS) take on San Francisco Unicorns (SF) in Match No. 2 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 20 .
The Knight Riders finished last on the table in 2025, recording just two wins from ten matches, losing the other eight games. They will be looking to turn their fortunes around, having named Jason Holder as their new skipper. Holder comes off a stellar season in the IPL and will have an experienced core comprising Andre Fletcher, Alex Hales, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine and Shadley van Schalkwyk to fall back upon.
The Unicorns finished third in 2025, being beaten by champions MI New York in the Eliminator. They will be led by Australian all-rounder Matt Short , who formed a destructive partnership with Finn Allen at the top of the order. They will be joined by the experienced Ravichandran Ashwin, who will become the second Indian international to play in the league.
LAS vs SF: Match Details
Match
Los Angeles Knight Riders vs San Francisco Unicorns, Match 2 , Major League Cricket 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2:00 AM
Venue
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas: Pitch Report
The Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas is a venue which shows its affinity for batters. The wicket is expected to be on the flatter side, with the ball coming onto the bat quite comfortably. Bowlers get help with the new ball in the form of lateral movement, but spinners do not get significant grip or turn. Nine out of the 15 games hosted by the venue in MLC 2025 were won by chasing teams, a template which could be replicated this season, with the Super Kings chasing down a total of 221 against the Seattle Orcas.
LAS vs SF: Head-to-Head T20 Record
Matches Played
4
Won By LAS
1
Won By SF
2
No Result
1
First Meeting
July 8, 2024
Most Recent Meeting
July 7, 2025
LAS vs SF: Predicted Playing XIs
Los Angeles Knight Riders
Andre Fletcher (wk), Unmukt Chand, Alex Hales, Nitish Kumar, Saif Badar, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine , Shadley van Schalkwyk, Ali Khan, Jason Holder (c), Carmi le Roux
San Francisco Unicorns
Finn Allen, Matt Short (c), Sanjay Krishnamurthi, Kusal Perera (wk), Lhuan-dre Pretorius, Hassan Khan, Haris Rauf, Brody Couch, Zia Ul-Haq, Ravichandran Ashwin , Liam Dawson/Peter Siddle
LAS vs SF: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Finn Allen
Finn Allen. (Photo Source: MLC)
San Francisco Unicorns' opener Finn Allen was one of the most destructive batters of the 2025 MLS season. He has earned a reputation for being one of the most feared six-hitters in the game, and his runs at the top will be vital for the Unicorns' fortunes in the season. Allen scored 333 runs at a whopping strike rate of 225.00, which included a mammoth 151 off just 51 balls against Washington Freedom.
Probable Best Bowler: Jason Holder
WI vs PAK 2025, 2nd T20I Review: Jason Holder stars in all-round show as Windies' losing streak ends(Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images)
Knight Riders' skipper Jason Holder comes into this tournament on the back of a stellar season in the 2026 IPL with the Gujarat Titans, where he played a key role in their run to the final. Operating as a middle-overs enforcer, he picked up 17 wickets in 11 games at an economy rate of 7.57. He will be hoping to recreate similar performances for the Knight Riders.
Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match
What is India's record at Chennai in One-Day Internationals?
India have won eight ODI matches at Chepauk previously.
India have won eight ODI matches at Chepauk previously.
📢What is India's record at Chennai in One-Day Internationals?
What is India's record at Chennai in One-Day Internationals?. (Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
When India host Afghanistan for the third and final ODI of the ongoing series on Saturday, June 20, they will be looking to complete a clean sweep, having won both the games thus far. This encounter will be played at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, June 20, and will mark the first time in almost three years that the Men in Blue will be playing a one-day international at one of the most historic venues.
Rohit Sharma , the attacking India opener, holds a poor record in the format at this venue, having scored just 140 runs in eight matches here at an average of 20.00. Rahmat Shah has the most runs from Afghanistan at Chennai with 113 runs in two innings, including an unbeaten 77.
Expected to feature in tomorrow's clash, Kuldeep Yadav stands as the joint-most successful Indian bowler at the venue with seven wickets in four matches at an average of 25.14 and a best of 3-56. Azmatullah Omarzai (3 wickets in two matches) is the best bowler from the Afghan squad, who is expected to better his record at Chepauk on Saturday.
The Indian team enjoys a decent record at the venue in 50-over contests. They first played here for the 1987 World Cup game against Australia and got off to a losing start. However, they have improved their record massively at the ground, which has a reputation of being a spin-friendly venue, winning eight of the 16 matches here (includes 1 abandoned game).
The Indian team won their most recent clash in Chennai, where they chased down the target against Australia, guided by chase master Virat Kohli 's 85 and KL Rahul's unbeaten 97 during the 2023 ODI World Cup. It will be interesting to see how they fare against Afghanistan in their upcoming contest at the iconic venue, which will be the first day game at the venue after a recent renovation.
India in ODI matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Matches Played
Matches Won
Matches Lost
No Results
First-ever Fixture
Most Recent Fixture
16
08
06
02
October 09, 1987 (Lost)
October 08, 2023 (Won)
India's ODI matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Opposition
Date
Result
Margin
Australia
9 Oct 1987
lost
1 runs
West Indies
23 Oct 1994
won
4 wickets
Pakistan
21 May 1997
lost
35 runs
England
25 Jan 2002
won
4 wickets
New Zealand
23 Oct 2003
N/R
-
South Africa
22 Nov 2005
Abandoned
-
West Indies
27 Jan 2007
lost
3 wickets
New Zealand
10 Dec 2010
won
8 wickets
West Indies
20 Mar 2011
won
80 runs
West Indies
11 Dec 2011
won
34 runs
Pakistan
30 Dec 2012
lost
6 wickets
South Africa
22 Oct 2015
won
35 runs
Australia
17 Sep 2017
won
26 runs
West Indies
15 Dec 2019
lost
8 wickets
Australia
22 Mar 2023
lost
21 runs
Australia
8 Oct 2023
won
6 wickets
(Data Source : Cricinfo)
What is India's record at Chennai in One-Day Internationals?. (Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
When India host Afghanistan for the third and final ODI of the ongoing series on Saturday, June 20, they will be looking to complete a clean sweep, having won both the games thus far. This encounter will be played at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, June 20, and will mark the first time in almost three years that the Men in Blue will be playing a one-day international at one of the most historic venues.
Rohit Sharma , the attacking India opener, holds a poor record in the format at this venue, having scored just 140 runs in eight matches here at an average of 20.00. Rahmat Shah has the most runs from Afghanistan at Chennai with 113 runs in two innings, including an unbeaten 77.
Expected to feature in tomorrow's clash, Kuldeep Yadav stands as the joint-most successful Indian bowler at the venue with seven wickets in four matches at an average of 25.14 and a best of 3-56. Azmatullah Omarzai (3 wickets in two matches) is the best bowler from the Afghan squad, who is expected to better his record at Chepauk on Saturday.
The Indian team enjoys a decent record at the venue in 50-over contests. They first played here for the 1987 World Cup game against Australia and got off to a losing start. However, they have improved their record massively at the ground, which has a reputation of being a spin-friendly venue, winning eight of the 16 matches here (includes 1 abandoned game).
The Indian team won their most recent clash in Chennai, where they chased down the target against Australia, guided by chase master Virat Kohli 's 85 and KL Rahul's unbeaten 97 during the 2023 ODI World Cup. It will be interesting to see how they fare against Afghanistan in their upcoming contest at the iconic venue, which will be the first day game at the venue after a recent renovation.
India in ODI matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Matches Played
Matches Won
Matches Lost
No Results
First-ever Fixture
Most Recent Fixture
16
08
06
02
October 09, 1987 (Lost)
October 08, 2023 (Won)
India's ODI matches at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Opposition
Date
Result
Margin
Australia
9 Oct 1987
lost
1 runs
West Indies
23 Oct 1994
won
4 wickets
Pakistan
21 May 1997
lost
35 runs
England
25 Jan 2002
won
4 wickets
New Zealand
23 Oct 2003
N/R
-
South Africa
22 Nov 2005
Abandoned
-
West Indies
27 Jan 2007
lost
3 wickets
New Zealand
10 Dec 2010
won
8 wickets
West Indies
20 Mar 2011
won
80 runs
West Indies
11 Dec 2011
won
34 runs
Pakistan
30 Dec 2012
lost
6 wickets
South Africa
22 Oct 2015
won
35 runs
Australia
17 Sep 2017
won
26 runs
West Indies
15 Dec 2019
lost
8 wickets
Australia
22 Mar 2023
lost
21 runs
Australia
8 Oct 2023
won
6 wickets
(Data Source : Cricinfo)
All-rounder Nida Dar makes herself available for Pakistan selection following sabbatical
Dar took time away from the sport in early 2025 to focus on her mental well-being due to situations in her personal and professional life.
Dar took time away from the sport in early 2025 to focus on her mental well-being due to situations in her personal and professional life.
📢All-rounder Nida Dar makes herself available for Pakistan selection following sabbatical
Nida Dar (Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Nida Dar took to social media to announce her return to professional cricket, once again making her available for selection for Pakistan Women. This comes after the all-rounder took a year-long break from cricket after first making her international debut back in 2010.
Dar took time away from the sport in early 2025 to focus on her mental well-being due to situations in her personal and professional life. ESPNcricinfo also reported that the then 38-year-old was not part of Pakistan's immediate plans and would likely not have featured for the Women in Green regardless.
Despite the setbacks, Dar is willing to return to international cricket and stated that she will strive hard to put her name back into the selection hat. She last played a professional game during the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup game against eventual champions New Zealand, with Maddy Green being her final international wicket.
"After taking time to focus on myself and regain my strength, I am happy to share that I am back and available for Pakistan Cricket Team once again. Ready to give my best, work hard and contribute whenever the team needs me. Thank you to everyone who supported me during this journey," Nida Dar said on X (formerly Twitter).
After taking time to focus on myself and regain my strength, I am happy to share that I am back and available for Pakistan Cricket Team once again. 🇵🇰
Ready to give my best, work hard and contribute whenever the team needs me.
Thank you to everyone who supported me during this… pic.twitter.com/CZTKXymSTI
— Nida Dar (@CoolNidadar) June 18, 2026
Dar, now 39, remains one of the greatest players to represent the Pakistan Women 's side across formats. She was the first cricketer from the country, male or female, to reach 100 wickets in T20I cricket. With 144 wickets to her name in the shortest format of the game, the right-arm spinner is her side's leading wicket-taker, more than 50 scalps ahead of any active player. An all-rounder by true sense, the right-handed batter also scored 2,091 in T20I cricket, at a strike-rate of 101.35.
Despite her outstanding record for Pakistan, it looks highly unlikely that Dar would make a comeback into the national setup. However, it is a credit to her perseverance and determination that she is willing to grind back into selection reckoning at the age of 39.
Nida Dar (Photo by Alex Davidson-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Nida Dar took to social media to announce her return to professional cricket, once again making her available for selection for Pakistan Women. This comes after the all-rounder took a year-long break from cricket after first making her international debut back in 2010.
Dar took time away from the sport in early 2025 to focus on her mental well-being due to situations in her personal and professional life. ESPNcricinfo also reported that the then 38-year-old was not part of Pakistan's immediate plans and would likely not have featured for the Women in Green regardless.
Despite the setbacks, Dar is willing to return to international cricket and stated that she will strive hard to put her name back into the selection hat. She last played a professional game during the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup game against eventual champions New Zealand, with Maddy Green being her final international wicket.
"After taking time to focus on myself and regain my strength, I am happy to share that I am back and available for Pakistan Cricket Team once again. Ready to give my best, work hard and contribute whenever the team needs me. Thank you to everyone who supported me during this journey," Nida Dar said on X (formerly Twitter).
After taking time to focus on myself and regain my strength, I am happy to share that I am back and available for Pakistan Cricket Team once again. 🇵🇰
Ready to give my best, work hard and contribute whenever the team needs me.
Thank you to everyone who supported me during this… pic.twitter.com/CZTKXymSTI
— Nida Dar (@CoolNidadar) June 18, 2026
Dar, now 39, remains one of the greatest players to represent the Pakistan Women 's side across formats. She was the first cricketer from the country, male or female, to reach 100 wickets in T20I cricket. With 144 wickets to her name in the shortest format of the game, the right-arm spinner is her side's leading wicket-taker, more than 50 scalps ahead of any active player. An all-rounder by true sense, the right-handed batter also scored 2,091 in T20I cricket, at a strike-rate of 101.35.
Despite her outstanding record for Pakistan, it looks highly unlikely that Dar would make a comeback into the national setup. However, it is a credit to her perseverance and determination that she is willing to grind back into selection reckoning at the age of 39.
What is Rohit Sharma's record at Chennai in ODIs?
Rohit does not have a single fifty-plus score at Chennai.
Rohit does not have a single fifty-plus score at Chennai.
📢What is Rohit Sharma's record at Chennai in ODIs?
What is Rohit Sharma's record at Chennai in ODIs? (Photo Source: ICC via Getty Images)
Without an iota of doubt, Rohit Sharma is among the greatest openers of limited-overs cricket in the modern-day generation, with close to 20,000 runs in ODIs and T20Is combined. He will be eyeing another milestone on Saturday, June 20, when he steps out to bat against Afghanistan in the third ODI of the ongoing series at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Rohit has been a consistent performer for the Indian team over the years, but the series has been slightly underwhelming for the legendary batter, as he has failed to convert his starts into big scores. With the cricketer being under immense scrutiny ahead of the 2027 World Cup, each match and each series for him are going to be as significant as any.
However, his record in Chennai, especially in the one-day internationals, is something that indicates worrying signs for the batter. The experienced campaigner has scored truckloads of runs all around the world, but when it comes to Chennai, the record isn't indicative of how big a player Rohit Sharma is.
In seven outings with the bat at Chepauk, Rohit has managed only 140 runs at a subpar average of 20.00, while his strike rate of 76.92 sounds very contradictory. He does not even have a single fifty-plus individual score at the venue, having played here since his first in 2010, which is quite surprising. His highest score at the iconic venue is 36, which came against the West Indies back in 2019.
Rohit Sharma's record in ODIs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Matches
Innings
Runs
HS
Ave
Balls Faced
Strike Rate
100
50
0
4s
6s
8
7
140
36
20.0
182
76.92
0
0
0
16
02
Rohit Sharma in ODIs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Innings by Innings)
Date
Opposition
Runs Scored
10 Dec 2010
New Zealand
DNB
11 Dec 2011
West Indies
21
30 Dec 2012
Pakistan
04
22 Oct 2015
South Africa
21
17 Sep 2017
Australia
28
15 Dec 2019
West Indies
36
22 Mar 2023
Australia
30
8 Oct 2023
Australia
00
(Data Source: Cricinfo)
What is Rohit Sharma's record at Chennai in ODIs? (Photo Source: ICC via Getty Images)
Without an iota of doubt, Rohit Sharma is among the greatest openers of limited-overs cricket in the modern-day generation, with close to 20,000 runs in ODIs and T20Is combined. He will be eyeing another milestone on Saturday, June 20, when he steps out to bat against Afghanistan in the third ODI of the ongoing series at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Rohit has been a consistent performer for the Indian team over the years, but the series has been slightly underwhelming for the legendary batter, as he has failed to convert his starts into big scores. With the cricketer being under immense scrutiny ahead of the 2027 World Cup, each match and each series for him are going to be as significant as any.
However, his record in Chennai, especially in the one-day internationals, is something that indicates worrying signs for the batter. The experienced campaigner has scored truckloads of runs all around the world, but when it comes to Chennai, the record isn't indicative of how big a player Rohit Sharma is.
In seven outings with the bat at Chepauk, Rohit has managed only 140 runs at a subpar average of 20.00, while his strike rate of 76.92 sounds very contradictory. He does not even have a single fifty-plus individual score at the venue, having played here since his first in 2010, which is quite surprising. His highest score at the iconic venue is 36, which came against the West Indies back in 2019.
Rohit Sharma's record in ODIs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Matches
Innings
Runs
HS
Ave
Balls Faced
Strike Rate
100
50
0
4s
6s
8
7
140
36
20.0
182
76.92
0
0
0
16
02
Rohit Sharma in ODIs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Innings by Innings)
Date
Opposition
Runs Scored
10 Dec 2010
New Zealand
DNB
11 Dec 2011
West Indies
21
30 Dec 2012
Pakistan
04
22 Oct 2015
South Africa
21
17 Sep 2017
Australia
28
15 Dec 2019
West Indies
36
22 Mar 2023
Australia
30
8 Oct 2023
Australia
00
(Data Source: Cricinfo)
MLC 2026: Match 3, SEA vs WAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom?
Seattle Orcas lost their opening match, whereas Washington Freedom will be playing their first game of the season.
Seattle Orcas lost their opening match, whereas Washington Freedom will be playing their first game of the season.
APL 2026: Match 17, TW vs BB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Tungabhadra Warriors vs Bhimavaram Bulls?
Bhimavaram Bulls have been one of the standout teams of the tournament and sit at the top of the standings with three wins from four matches.
Bhimavaram Bulls have been one of the standout teams of the tournament and sit at the top of the standings with three wins from four matches.
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Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 16, ENG W vs SCO W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between England Women vs Scotland Women?
England Women have won both of their matches, whereas Scotland have won one.
England Women have won both of their matches, whereas Scotland have won one.
📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 16, ENG W vs SCO W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between England Women vs Scotland Women?
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 16, ENG W vs SCO W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between England Women vs Scotland Women?. (Photo Source: Getty Images)
England Women (ENG W) will look to continue their unbeaten run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 when they face Scotland Women (SCO W) in Match 16 of Group B at Headingley in Leeds .
With two wins from two matches, England sit comfortably at the top of the group standings and will be eager to strengthen their position ahead of the knockout stages. They have been one of the most dominant teams in the tournament so far. After crushing Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their opening game, they followed it up with another convincing performance. However, with Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out for the next two games, the hosts will be led by Charlie Dean in the upcoming contest.
The Scottish side, meanwhile, has enjoyed a mixed campaign. They started their World Cup journey with an impressive 40-run victory over Ireland but were unable to carry that momentum forward in their second outing. Despite the setback, Scotland remain firmly in contention for a semi-final spot and will view this clash as a golden opportunity to cause an upset.
ENG W vs SCO W: Match Details
Match
England Women vs Scotland Women, Match 16 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 11:00 PM
Venue
Headingley, Leeds
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Headingley, Leeds : Pitch Report
The venue has hosted three matches so far in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the results have been mixed so far. Judging by the way some of the teams have batted here, the pitch looks like a good surface to bat on. Out of the three matches, the teams successfully defended the target on two occasions.
ENG W vs SCO W: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
01
Won by ENG W
01
Won by SCO W
00
Tie/NR
0
Only Fixture
October 13, 2024 (ENG won)
ENG W vs SCO W: Predicted Playing XIs
England Women:
Amy Jones (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Scotland Women:
Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce(c), Sarah Bryce(w), Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla
ENG W vs SCO W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Source: Gareth Copley - ECB/ECB via Getty Images)
The 35-year-old Danni Wyatt-Hodge is enjoying a great run at the ongoing marquee event. The right-hander has smashed 121 runs with a strike rate of 155.13, including a sensational hundred against Sri Lanka in the first encounter. The experienced campaigner will be eager to carry on her great form with the bat.
Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone. (Photo Source: Pankaj Nangia/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
The former No. 1-ranked T20I bowler, Sophie Ecclestone, will be the bowler to watch out for in this crucial contest. In the first two of England’s matches, she has stood out, picking up five wickets with a bowling average of 9.80. If there is any hint of turn in the wicket, the skilled left-arm spinner can trouble the Scottish batters.
Today's Match Prediction : England Women to win the match
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 16, ENG W vs SCO W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between England Women vs Scotland Women?. (Photo Source: Getty Images)
England Women (ENG W) will look to continue their unbeaten run in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 when they face Scotland Women (SCO W) in Match 16 of Group B at Headingley in Leeds .
With two wins from two matches, England sit comfortably at the top of the group standings and will be eager to strengthen their position ahead of the knockout stages. They have been one of the most dominant teams in the tournament so far. After crushing Sri Lanka by 87 runs in their opening game, they followed it up with another convincing performance. However, with Nat Sciver-Brunt ruled out for the next two games, the hosts will be led by Charlie Dean in the upcoming contest.
The Scottish side, meanwhile, has enjoyed a mixed campaign. They started their World Cup journey with an impressive 40-run victory over Ireland but were unable to carry that momentum forward in their second outing. Despite the setback, Scotland remain firmly in contention for a semi-final spot and will view this clash as a golden opportunity to cause an upset.
ENG W vs SCO W: Match Details
Match
England Women vs Scotland Women, Match 16 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 11:00 PM
Venue
Headingley, Leeds
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Headingley, Leeds : Pitch Report
The venue has hosted three matches so far in the Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, and the results have been mixed so far. Judging by the way some of the teams have batted here, the pitch looks like a good surface to bat on. Out of the three matches, the teams successfully defended the target on two occasions.
ENG W vs SCO W: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
01
Won by ENG W
01
Won by SCO W
00
Tie/NR
0
Only Fixture
October 13, 2024 (ENG won)
ENG W vs SCO W: Predicted Playing XIs
England Women:
Amy Jones (WK), Danni Wyatt-Hodge, Sophia Dunkley, Alice Capsey, Heather Knight, Freya Kemp, Danielle Gibson, Charlie Dean (C), Sophie Ecclestone, Linsey Smith, Lauren Bell
Scotland Women:
Darcey Carter, Katherine Fraser, Kathryn Bryce(c), Sarah Bryce(w), Ailsa Lister, Megan McColl, Priyanaz Chatterji, Rachel Slater, Kirstie Gordon, Chloe Abel, Gabriella Fontenla
ENG W vs SCO W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Danni Wyatt-Hodge
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (Source: Gareth Copley - ECB/ECB via Getty Images)
The 35-year-old Danni Wyatt-Hodge is enjoying a great run at the ongoing marquee event. The right-hander has smashed 121 runs with a strike rate of 155.13, including a sensational hundred against Sri Lanka in the first encounter. The experienced campaigner will be eager to carry on her great form with the bat.
Probable Best Bowler: Sophie Ecclestone
Sophie Ecclestone. (Photo Source: Pankaj Nangia/Gallo Images/Getty Images)
The former No. 1-ranked T20I bowler, Sophie Ecclestone, will be the bowler to watch out for in this crucial contest. In the first two of England’s matches, she has stood out, picking up five wickets with a bowling average of 9.80. If there is any hint of turn in the wicket, the skilled left-arm spinner can trouble the Scottish batters.
Today's Match Prediction : England Women to win the match
📢MLC 2026: Match 3, SEA vs WAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom?
MLC 2026: Match 3, SEA vs WAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom?. (Source - MLC)
Seattle Orcas (SEA) will take on Washington Freedom (WAS) in Match No. 3 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 20.
The Orcas will be eager to bounce back after suffering a defeat in their opening game of the season. Marcus Stoinis' side struggled to make an impact. Having undergone significant changes to their squad ahead of the new campaign, Seattle will be keen to register their first victory and gain some early momentum in the tournament.
Meanwhile, the 2025 finalists Washington Freedom begin their competition with this fixture. Freedom were the standout team in the previous edition, finishing at the top of the league stage before losing the final. Led by Steve Smith, they possess a well-balanced squad packed with international stars and will look to start their campaign on a winning note.
SEA vs WAS: Match Details
Match
Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom, Match 3 , Major League Cricket 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 6:00 AM (IST)
Venue
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas: Pitch Report
The Grand Prairie Stadium is known to be a batting paradise, and will host this crucial match. The opening match of the 2026 season was played at the same venue, and it was a high-scoring thriller. The fact that both the teams crossed 200-run mark shows the flat nature of the wicket here.
SEA vs WAS: Head-to-Head T20 Record
Matches Played
4
Won By SEA
1
Won By WAS
3
No Result
0
First Meeting
July 15, 2023 (SEA Won)
Most Recent Meeting
July 15, 2025 (WAS Won)
SEA vs WAS: Predicted Playing XIs
Seattle Orcas:
Tim Seifert(w), Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis(c), Dasun Shanaka, Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Gannon, Ottneil Baartman, Harmeet Singh, Ali Sheikh
Washington Freedom:
Andries Gous, Mark Chapman , Steven Smith (c), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Nikhil Chaudhary, Marco Jansen, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, Yasir Mohammad
SEA vs WAS: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Tim Seifert
The enigmatic wicketkeeper-batter from New Zealand, Tim Seifert was the star for Seattle Orcas in their opening match of 2026 season. He smashed a sensational hundred against Texas Super Kings, scoring 104 runs in just 66 balls.
Probable Best Bowler: Lockie Ferguson
Washington Freedom's pacer Lockie Ferguson will be bowler to watch out for in this contest. He is one of the most experienced pacers in T20s, and can dismantle any batting attack on his day. If there is any assistance for the pacers from the pitch, he can create an impact.
Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match
MLC 2026: Match 3, SEA vs WAS Match Prediction – Who will win today’s MLC match between Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom?. (Source - MLC)
Seattle Orcas (SEA) will take on Washington Freedom (WAS) in Match No. 3 of the Major League Cricket (MLC) 2026 at the Grand Prairie Stadium in Dallas on Saturday, June 20.
The Orcas will be eager to bounce back after suffering a defeat in their opening game of the season. Marcus Stoinis' side struggled to make an impact. Having undergone significant changes to their squad ahead of the new campaign, Seattle will be keen to register their first victory and gain some early momentum in the tournament.
Meanwhile, the 2025 finalists Washington Freedom begin their competition with this fixture. Freedom were the standout team in the previous edition, finishing at the top of the league stage before losing the final. Led by Steve Smith, they possess a well-balanced squad packed with international stars and will look to start their campaign on a winning note.
SEA vs WAS: Match Details
Match
Seattle Orcas vs Washington Freedom, Match 3 , Major League Cricket 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 6:00 AM (IST)
Venue
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas: Pitch Report
The Grand Prairie Stadium is known to be a batting paradise, and will host this crucial match. The opening match of the 2026 season was played at the same venue, and it was a high-scoring thriller. The fact that both the teams crossed 200-run mark shows the flat nature of the wicket here.
SEA vs WAS: Head-to-Head T20 Record
Matches Played
4
Won By SEA
1
Won By WAS
3
No Result
0
First Meeting
July 15, 2023 (SEA Won)
Most Recent Meeting
July 15, 2025 (WAS Won)
SEA vs WAS: Predicted Playing XIs
Seattle Orcas:
Tim Seifert(w), Shayan Jahangir, Matthew Breetzke, Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis(c), Dasun Shanaka, Jasdeep Singh, Cameron Gannon, Ottneil Baartman, Harmeet Singh, Ali Sheikh
Washington Freedom:
Andries Gous, Mark Chapman , Steven Smith (c), Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Maxwell, Obus Pienaar, Nikhil Chaudhary, Marco Jansen, Saurabh Netravalkar, Lockie Ferguson, Yasir Mohammad
SEA vs WAS: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Tim Seifert
The enigmatic wicketkeeper-batter from New Zealand, Tim Seifert was the star for Seattle Orcas in their opening match of 2026 season. He smashed a sensational hundred against Texas Super Kings, scoring 104 runs in just 66 balls.
Probable Best Bowler: Lockie Ferguson
Washington Freedom's pacer Lockie Ferguson will be bowler to watch out for in this contest. He is one of the most experienced pacers in T20s, and can dismantle any batting attack on his day. If there is any assistance for the pacers from the pitch, he can create an impact.
Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match
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📢APL 2026: Match 17, TW vs BB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Tungabhadra Warriors vs Bhimavaram Bulls?
APL 2026: Match 17, TW vs BB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Tungabhadra Warriors vs Bhimavaram Bulls?. (Photo Source: APL)
Tungabhadra Warriors will take on Bhimavaram Bulls in Match 17 of the Andhra Premier League 2026 on June 20 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Kadapa.
Tungabhadra Warriors are currently placed seventh on the points table, having managed just one victory from their four matches so far. The Warriors have struggled to find consistency this season and enter the contest on the back of a defeat in their previous outing. With only two points to their name, they will be desperate to secure a crucial win and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Bhimavaram Bulls, meanwhile, have been one of the standout teams of the tournament and sit at the top of the standings with three wins from four matches. Despite suffering a setback in their most recent game, the Bulls have impressed with their all-round performances throughout the campaign.
TW vs BB: Match Details
Match
Tungabhadra Warriors vs Bhimavaram Bulls, Match 17, Andhra Premier League 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:00 PM (IST)
Venue
YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, Kadapa
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, Kadapa: Pitch Report
The YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium offers a balanced surface that gives both batters and bowlers a fair chance. Fast bowlers can exploit noticeable movement and swing during the opening overs, making a disciplined start essential for the batting side. As the match wears on, the pitch gradually slows down and deteriorates, allowing spinners to extract turn and control the game's tempo.
TW vs BB: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
02
Won By TW
02
Won By BB
00
No Result
00
First ever fixture
August 15, 2025
Last fixture
August 22, 2025
TW vs BB: Predicted Playing XIs
Tungabhadra Warriors:
Datta Reddy (wk), Kancherla Anand Josiah, CR Gnaneswar (C), Shree Samanyu Datta, Saurabh Kumar, Sirla Srinivas, Kaki Jayanth, Cheepurapalli Stephen, Madha Deepak, Sai Charan Nidamanuri, Gavvala Mallikarjuna
Bhimavaram Bulls:
Revanth Reddy (WK), Mopada Ravikiran, Dheeraj Kumar, Bendalam Satvik, Thota Sravan, Hemanth Reddy (C), Bhupathiraju Munish Verma, Satyanarayana Raju, Bailapudi Yeswanth, Chennupati Teja, Yeddala Reddy
TW vs BB: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Revanth Reddy
The Bhimavaram Bulls opener Revanth Reddy will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. He has been one of the highest run-scorers of the competition, scoring 142 runs in five matches, with a strike rate of 189.33. His highest score this season is 75.
Probable Best Bowler: Bailapudi Yeswanth
The leg-spinner from Bhimavaram Bulls, Bailapudi Yeswanth has been one of the leading wicket takers of the tournament. Yeswanth has picked up nine wickets in just five matches at an economy rate of 8.71 .
Today's Match Prediction : Bhimavaram Bulls to win the match
APL 2026: Match 17, TW vs BB Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Tungabhadra Warriors vs Bhimavaram Bulls?. (Photo Source: APL)
Tungabhadra Warriors will take on Bhimavaram Bulls in Match 17 of the Andhra Premier League 2026 on June 20 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Kadapa.
Tungabhadra Warriors are currently placed seventh on the points table, having managed just one victory from their four matches so far. The Warriors have struggled to find consistency this season and enter the contest on the back of a defeat in their previous outing. With only two points to their name, they will be desperate to secure a crucial win and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Bhimavaram Bulls, meanwhile, have been one of the standout teams of the tournament and sit at the top of the standings with three wins from four matches. Despite suffering a setback in their most recent game, the Bulls have impressed with their all-round performances throughout the campaign.
TW vs BB: Match Details
Match
Tungabhadra Warriors vs Bhimavaram Bulls, Match 17, Andhra Premier League 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 2:00 PM (IST)
Venue
YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, Kadapa
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium, Kadapa: Pitch Report
The YS Raja Reddy Cricket Stadium offers a balanced surface that gives both batters and bowlers a fair chance. Fast bowlers can exploit noticeable movement and swing during the opening overs, making a disciplined start essential for the batting side. As the match wears on, the pitch gradually slows down and deteriorates, allowing spinners to extract turn and control the game's tempo.
TW vs BB: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
02
Won By TW
02
Won By BB
00
No Result
00
First ever fixture
August 15, 2025
Last fixture
August 22, 2025
TW vs BB: Predicted Playing XIs
Tungabhadra Warriors:
Datta Reddy (wk), Kancherla Anand Josiah, CR Gnaneswar (C), Shree Samanyu Datta, Saurabh Kumar, Sirla Srinivas, Kaki Jayanth, Cheepurapalli Stephen, Madha Deepak, Sai Charan Nidamanuri, Gavvala Mallikarjuna
Bhimavaram Bulls:
Revanth Reddy (WK), Mopada Ravikiran, Dheeraj Kumar, Bendalam Satvik, Thota Sravan, Hemanth Reddy (C), Bhupathiraju Munish Verma, Satyanarayana Raju, Bailapudi Yeswanth, Chennupati Teja, Yeddala Reddy
TW vs BB: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Revanth Reddy
The Bhimavaram Bulls opener Revanth Reddy will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. He has been one of the highest run-scorers of the competition, scoring 142 runs in five matches, with a strike rate of 189.33. His highest score this season is 75.
Probable Best Bowler: Bailapudi Yeswanth
The leg-spinner from Bhimavaram Bulls, Bailapudi Yeswanth has been one of the leading wicket takers of the tournament. Yeswanth has picked up nine wickets in just five matches at an economy rate of 8.71 .
Today's Match Prediction : Bhimavaram Bulls to win the match
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Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 14, AUS W vs NED W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Australia Women vs Netherlands Women?
The tournament debutants will come into the game against Australia as underdogs.
The tournament debutants will come into the game against Australia as underdogs.
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📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 14, AUS W vs NED W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between Australia Women vs Netherlands Women?
Australia Women vs Netherlands Women (Source : ICC/X)
Australia will be looking to make it three wins from as many matches when they take on newcomers Netherlands in Match 14 of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in the port city of Southampton on Saturday, June 20.
The Aussies come into the game on the back of a routine nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Leeds. The win was set up by their bowlers, restricting the opposition to a mere 77 from 20 overs. The batters then chased it down within 10 overs.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, have suffered two defeats from their opening two matches of the World Cup. Their most recent defeat came against India, losing by 95 runs. The tournament debutants will come into the game against Australia as underdogs.
AUS W vs NED W: Match Details
Match
Australia Women vs Netherlands Women, Match 14 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 3:00 PM (IST)
Venue
Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Rose Bowl, Southampton: Pitch Report
Offering a balanced contest between bat and ball, the Rose Bowl offers a pitch suitable for batters in the first innings, with slower bowlers and spinners coming into the fray towards the end of the game. Teams batting first can expect to put totals around the 150 to 160-run mark, which could be chased down under the right conditions.
The weather in Southampton is expected to remain cloudy for the majority of the day, which could help the fast bowlers generate swing.
AUS W vs NED W: Head-to-Head Record
With the Netherlands qualifying for the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time in their history, their meeting against Australia on Saturday will be the first time the two sides will face one another in T20I cricket. They have, however, faced each other five times in ODI cricket.
AUS W vs NED W: Predicted Playing XIs
Australia Women (AUS W):
Beth Mooney (WK), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(C), Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
Netherlands Women (NED W):
Heather Siegers, Phebe Molkenboer, Babette de Leede (WK, C), Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Myrthe van den Raad, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers, Isabel Woning
AUS W vs NED W Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll. (Source:Gettyimages)
Georgia Voll has been in splendid form for Australia heading into the Women's T20 World Cup. Despite scoring a duck against South Africa in the first game of the tournament, the right-handed batter showed her class against Bangladesh, hitting an unbeaten 45 to help her side to victory. She also scored 77 not out against the West Indies in a warm-up game in Cardiff.
Probable Best Bowler: Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry. (Photo Source: George Wood/Getty Images)
Ellyse Perry has been bowling relatively less over the past few years. However, that does not mean that she has lost her touch with the ball. The 35-year-old took two wickets against Bangladesh in Australia's previous fixture whilst conceding just 14 runs from three overs.
Today's Match Prediction : Australia Women to win the match
Australia Women vs Netherlands Women (Source : ICC/X)
Australia will be looking to make it three wins from as many matches when they take on newcomers Netherlands in Match 14 of the 2026 Women's T20 World Cup in the port city of Southampton on Saturday, June 20.
The Aussies come into the game on the back of a routine nine-wicket victory over Bangladesh in Leeds. The win was set up by their bowlers, restricting the opposition to a mere 77 from 20 overs. The batters then chased it down within 10 overs.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, have suffered two defeats from their opening two matches of the World Cup. Their most recent defeat came against India, losing by 95 runs. The tournament debutants will come into the game against Australia as underdogs.
AUS W vs NED W: Match Details
Match
Australia Women vs Netherlands Women, Match 14 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Saturday, June 20, 2026, 3:00 PM (IST)
Venue
Rose Bowl, Southampton
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Rose Bowl, Southampton: Pitch Report
Offering a balanced contest between bat and ball, the Rose Bowl offers a pitch suitable for batters in the first innings, with slower bowlers and spinners coming into the fray towards the end of the game. Teams batting first can expect to put totals around the 150 to 160-run mark, which could be chased down under the right conditions.
The weather in Southampton is expected to remain cloudy for the majority of the day, which could help the fast bowlers generate swing.
AUS W vs NED W: Head-to-Head Record
With the Netherlands qualifying for the Women’s T20 World Cup for the first time in their history, their meeting against Australia on Saturday will be the first time the two sides will face one another in T20I cricket. They have, however, faced each other five times in ODI cricket.
AUS W vs NED W: Predicted Playing XIs
Australia Women (AUS W):
Beth Mooney (WK), Georgia Voll, Ellyse Perry, Grace Harris, Georgia Wareham, Annabel Sutherland, Nicola Carey, Sophie Molineux(C), Alana King, Kim Garth, Megan Schutt
Netherlands Women (NED W):
Heather Siegers, Phebe Molkenboer, Babette de Leede (WK, C), Sterre Kalis, Robine Rijke, Frederique Overdijk, Iris Zwilling, Myrthe van den Raad, Caroline de Lange, Silver Siegers, Isabel Woning
AUS W vs NED W Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Georgia Voll
Georgia Voll. (Source:Gettyimages)
Georgia Voll has been in splendid form for Australia heading into the Women's T20 World Cup. Despite scoring a duck against South Africa in the first game of the tournament, the right-handed batter showed her class against Bangladesh, hitting an unbeaten 45 to help her side to victory. She also scored 77 not out against the West Indies in a warm-up game in Cardiff.
Probable Best Bowler: Ellyse Perry
Ellyse Perry. (Photo Source: George Wood/Getty Images)
Ellyse Perry has been bowling relatively less over the past few years. However, that does not mean that she has lost her touch with the ball. The 35-year-old took two wickets against Bangladesh in Australia's previous fixture whilst conceding just 14 runs from three overs.
Today's Match Prediction : Australia Women to win the match
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