📢Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be targeted in tri-series final after heated altercation? Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige shares candid take
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by Ashley Allen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige drew the battle lines ahead of his team's tri-series final against India A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, June 21. However, he asserted that his team won't be targeting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who had a physical altercation with Sri Lanka A batter Vishen Halambage the last time these two teams faced each other.
The incident happened after India A lost the Super Over against Sri Lanka A on Monday, June 15. Sooryavanshi shoved Halambage, who had reportedly been sledging the 15-year-old since the first time these two sides met in the tri-series on June 9. Since then, Halambage has been fined and Niroshan Dickwella, who tried to pacify things, has been sanctioned. However, the BCCI stated that they won't pull up Sooryavanshi as the incident happed on the field of play and left it to the match referree to decide his fate.
Amid the chaos, Arachchige made it clear that his squad has moved past the incident and added that they won't be targeting the Rajasthan Royals' batter on Sunday.
"The boys are not targeting anyone or anything. We are just enjoying ourselves. In a close game like a Super Over, emotions come out. That's normal," Arachchige told Sportstar.
The 30-year-old exuded confidence, saying that his team has no issues in the batting department and the bowlers have also stepped up. Sri Lanka A topped the group with three wins and one defeat from four matches.
"With the batting, there is no issue. And with the bowling, every fast bowler and spinner is doing very well. I think we are in good shape," the left-handed batter said.
Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi is due for a big knock, as he has thrown away some blistering starts during the campaign. In four innings, he has scored 117 runs at a strike rate of 153.95. The Bihar batter will look to make a mark in the summit clash.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by Ashley Allen-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige drew the battle lines ahead of his team's tri-series final against India A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, June 21. However, he asserted that his team won't be targeting Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who had a physical altercation with Sri Lanka A batter Vishen Halambage the last time these two teams faced each other.
The incident happened after India A lost the Super Over against Sri Lanka A on Monday, June 15. Sooryavanshi shoved Halambage, who had reportedly been sledging the 15-year-old since the first time these two sides met in the tri-series on June 9. Since then, Halambage has been fined and Niroshan Dickwella, who tried to pacify things, has been sanctioned. However, the BCCI stated that they won't pull up Sooryavanshi as the incident happed on the field of play and left it to the match referree to decide his fate.
Amid the chaos, Arachchige made it clear that his squad has moved past the incident and added that they won't be targeting the Rajasthan Royals' batter on Sunday.
"The boys are not targeting anyone or anything. We are just enjoying ourselves. In a close game like a Super Over, emotions come out. That's normal," Arachchige told Sportstar.
The 30-year-old exuded confidence, saying that his team has no issues in the batting department and the bowlers have also stepped up. Sri Lanka A topped the group with three wins and one defeat from four matches.
"With the batting, there is no issue. And with the bowling, every fast bowler and spinner is doing very well. I think we are in good shape," the left-handed batter said.
Meanwhile, Sooryavanshi is due for a big knock, as he has thrown away some blistering starts during the campaign. In four innings, he has scored 117 runs at a strike rate of 153.95. The Bihar batter will look to make a mark in the summit clash.
Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi be targeted in tri-series final after heated altercation? Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige shares candid take
Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige drew the battle lines ahead of his team's tri-series final against India A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, June 21.
Sri Lanka A captain Sahan Arachchige drew the battle lines ahead of his team's tri-series final against India A at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium on Sunday, June 21.
‘If I compare myself with anyone, it’s with myself’ - Tilak Varma opens up on his constant pursuit of improvement
"For me, it only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow. That’s the comparison I make every day," said Tilak.
"For me, it only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow. That’s the comparison I make every day," said Tilak.
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Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 18, SA W vs IND W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between South Africa Women vs India Women?
South Africa Women take on India Women in a high-stakes clash in Match No. 18 of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday, June 21, at Old Trafford in Manchester.
South Africa Women take on India Women in a high-stakes clash in Match No. 18 of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday, June 21, at Old Trafford in Manchester.
📢‘If I compare myself with anyone, it’s with myself’ - Tilak Varma opens up on his constant pursuit of improvement
‘If I compare myself with anyone, it’s with myself’ - Tilak Varma opens up on his constant pursuit of improvement (Photo Source: BCCI)
India A captain Tilak Varma has had to shoulder significant responsibility during the tri-series in Sri Lanka over the last few days. Apart from scoring crucial runs, he has guided the team throughout the tournament, handled pressure situations effectively, and ultimately led India A to the summit clash against Sri Lanka A.
Tilak has also been appointed vice-captain of the Indian team, giving him an opportunity to further develop his leadership skills and learn from experienced players and support staff.
When asked about his biggest learnings from the series, he admitted that handling pressure had been a key takeaway. He added that the most important lesson was understanding each player better, recognising their strengths, and learning how to get the best out of them in different situations.
“There have been a lot of learnings, especially around handling pressure. We came into this tournament as a group that hadn’t played together before. Everyone was coming from different teams and different IPL environments, and then suddenly they had to come together for India-A,” said Tilak to Sportstar
“What helped was that everyone has played enough domestic cricket. As a captain, the biggest learning for me has been understanding each player — how they react under pressure, what their mindset is and how to get the best out of them. I spend a lot of time with players off the field because that helps me understand them better,” he added.
Asked about the Super Over contest, Tilak said the team had worked hard throughout the day and wanted a decisive result. He added that representing India comes with a rich legacy and immense expectations, so handling pressure is simply part of the job.
“Honestly, if you look at that game, the light wasn’t ideal for a Super Over. But we had worked hard throughout the day and wanted a result because both teams were playing for two points. That’s all I was asking the umpires about. There wasn’t much argument from our side,” said Tilak.
"As for pressure, yes, it comes with leading India because of the legacy attached to the team. But pressure is part of the job. We’ve actually played good cricket in this tournament. Against Afghanistan-A, the DLS result didn’t go our way. Against Sri Lanka-A, it was a very close game. But overall, we’ve played well as a team, and now we have one game left. We’ll give it our best,” he added.
Tilak also spoke about his personal growth as a cricketer, saying that he strives to improve every day and prefers to compare himself with his previous performances rather than with other players. The India A captain also had words of praise for youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi, highlighting his immense talent and potential. Tilak emphasised that young players need proper backing and support.
“I don’t really look at the competition. I don’t think about who’s coming in or who’s doing what. For me, it only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow. That’s the comparison I make every day. I focus on improving my game, on and off the field. If I compare myself with anyone, it’s with myself. That’s the only thing that matters,” said Tilak.
‘If I compare myself with anyone, it’s with myself’ - Tilak Varma opens up on his constant pursuit of improvement (Photo Source: BCCI)
India A captain Tilak Varma has had to shoulder significant responsibility during the tri-series in Sri Lanka over the last few days. Apart from scoring crucial runs, he has guided the team throughout the tournament, handled pressure situations effectively, and ultimately led India A to the summit clash against Sri Lanka A.
Tilak has also been appointed vice-captain of the Indian team, giving him an opportunity to further develop his leadership skills and learn from experienced players and support staff.
When asked about his biggest learnings from the series, he admitted that handling pressure had been a key takeaway. He added that the most important lesson was understanding each player better, recognising their strengths, and learning how to get the best out of them in different situations.
“There have been a lot of learnings, especially around handling pressure. We came into this tournament as a group that hadn’t played together before. Everyone was coming from different teams and different IPL environments, and then suddenly they had to come together for India-A,” said Tilak to Sportstar
“What helped was that everyone has played enough domestic cricket. As a captain, the biggest learning for me has been understanding each player — how they react under pressure, what their mindset is and how to get the best out of them. I spend a lot of time with players off the field because that helps me understand them better,” he added.
Asked about the Super Over contest, Tilak said the team had worked hard throughout the day and wanted a decisive result. He added that representing India comes with a rich legacy and immense expectations, so handling pressure is simply part of the job.
“Honestly, if you look at that game, the light wasn’t ideal for a Super Over. But we had worked hard throughout the day and wanted a result because both teams were playing for two points. That’s all I was asking the umpires about. There wasn’t much argument from our side,” said Tilak.
"As for pressure, yes, it comes with leading India because of the legacy attached to the team. But pressure is part of the job. We’ve actually played good cricket in this tournament. Against Afghanistan-A, the DLS result didn’t go our way. Against Sri Lanka-A, it was a very close game. But overall, we’ve played well as a team, and now we have one game left. We’ll give it our best,” he added.
Tilak also spoke about his personal growth as a cricketer, saying that he strives to improve every day and prefers to compare himself with his previous performances rather than with other players. The India A captain also had words of praise for youngster Vaibhav Suryavanshi, highlighting his immense talent and potential. Tilak emphasised that young players need proper backing and support.
“I don’t really look at the competition. I don’t think about who’s coming in or who’s doing what. For me, it only matters how good I am today and how good I can be tomorrow. That’s the comparison I make every day. I focus on improving my game, on and off the field. If I compare myself with anyone, it’s with myself. That’s the only thing that matters,” said Tilak.
📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 18, SA W vs IND W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between South Africa Women vs India Women?
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 18, SA W vs IND W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between South Africa Women vs India Women? (Source:GettyImages)
South Africa Women take on India Women in a high-stakes clash in Match No. 18 of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday, June 21 , at Old Trafford in Manchester .
India come into this clash with two wins on their back. They first beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs in their opening game and followed it up with a 95-run win over the Netherlands. They will be bolstered by the early form of star batter Smriti Mandhana, who scored brilliant half-centuries in both matches, while fellow opener Shafali Verma has also shown fine all-round performances.
South Africa Women , on the other hand, come into this clash needing a victory after starting their campaign off with a loss to Australia. The group, consisting of three heavyweights, sees only two teams make the semi-finals, which means South Africa will need to take maximum points from this clash. They sealed a nervy win against Pakistan, chasing down a total of 127 with just two wickets in hand.
SA W vs IND W: Match Details
Match
South Africa Women vs India Women, Match 18 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
Venue
Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Old Trafford, Manchester: Pitch Report
The surface at Old Trafford in Manchester is one of the bouncier tracks in the country. The ball comes onto the bat quite well, with there being good bounce and carry. Seamers get help with lateral movement, making the new ball overs the most difficult to face. The boundaries are fairly large with a rapid outfield, making run scoring easier. The two games at the venue have seen spinners play a significant role.
SA W vs IND W: Head-to-Head T20I Record
Matches Played
24
Won by IND W
11
Won by SA W
10
Tie/NR
03
First-Ever Fixture
November 30, 2014
Most-Recent Fixture
April 27, 2026
SA W vs IND W: Predicted Playing XIs
India Women (IND W):
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, N Shree Charani
South Africa Women (SA W):
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
SA W vs IND W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
The mercurial Smriti Mandhana was the best batter for India in their clashes against Pakistan and the Netherlands. The southpaw scored a well-made 68 off just 44 balls and followed it up with a commanding 74 off 47 balls. Mandhana has started the tournament in fine form, and India will be hopeful of runs from her bat in their marquee clash against South Africa.
Probable Best Bowler: N Shree Charani
Shree Charani. (Source: Getty Images)
Left-arm spinner N Shree Charani is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with seven scalps. She picked up a three-wicket haul against Pakistan and followed it up with figures of 4 for 19 against the Netherlands. With the injury to Shreyanka Patil, more responsibility would fall on Shree Charani's shoulders.
Today's Match Prediction : Team batting first to win the match
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 18, SA W vs IND W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between South Africa Women vs India Women? (Source:GettyImages)
South Africa Women take on India Women in a high-stakes clash in Match No. 18 of the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup on Sunday, June 21 , at Old Trafford in Manchester .
India come into this clash with two wins on their back. They first beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 64 runs in their opening game and followed it up with a 95-run win over the Netherlands. They will be bolstered by the early form of star batter Smriti Mandhana, who scored brilliant half-centuries in both matches, while fellow opener Shafali Verma has also shown fine all-round performances.
South Africa Women , on the other hand, come into this clash needing a victory after starting their campaign off with a loss to Australia. The group, consisting of three heavyweights, sees only two teams make the semi-finals, which means South Africa will need to take maximum points from this clash. They sealed a nervy win against Pakistan, chasing down a total of 127 with just two wickets in hand.
SA W vs IND W: Match Details
Match
South Africa Women vs India Women, Match 18 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 7:00 PM
Venue
Old Trafford, Manchester
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
Old Trafford, Manchester: Pitch Report
The surface at Old Trafford in Manchester is one of the bouncier tracks in the country. The ball comes onto the bat quite well, with there being good bounce and carry. Seamers get help with lateral movement, making the new ball overs the most difficult to face. The boundaries are fairly large with a rapid outfield, making run scoring easier. The two games at the venue have seen spinners play a significant role.
SA W vs IND W: Head-to-Head T20I Record
Matches Played
24
Won by IND W
11
Won by SA W
10
Tie/NR
03
First-Ever Fixture
November 30, 2014
Most-Recent Fixture
April 27, 2026
SA W vs IND W: Predicted Playing XIs
India Women (IND W):
Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (capt), Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia, Deepti Sharma, Radha Yadav, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kranti Gaud, N Shree Charani
South Africa Women (SA W):
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Annerie Dercksen, Nadine de Klerk, Marizanne Kapp, Chloe Tryon, Kayla Reyneke, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Shabnim Ismail, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululeko Mlaba
SA W vs IND W: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Smriti Mandhana
Smriti Mandhana (Photo by Matthew Lewis-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
The mercurial Smriti Mandhana was the best batter for India in their clashes against Pakistan and the Netherlands. The southpaw scored a well-made 68 off just 44 balls and followed it up with a commanding 74 off 47 balls. Mandhana has started the tournament in fine form, and India will be hopeful of runs from her bat in their marquee clash against South Africa.
Probable Best Bowler: N Shree Charani
Shree Charani. (Source: Getty Images)
Left-arm spinner N Shree Charani is the leading wicket-taker in the tournament, with seven scalps. She picked up a three-wicket haul against Pakistan and followed it up with figures of 4 for 19 against the Netherlands. With the injury to Shreyanka Patil, more responsibility would fall on Shree Charani's shoulders.
Today's Match Prediction : Team batting first to win the match
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Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 3, CKM vs HT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between CKM vs HT?
Coastal Kings Mangaluru take on the Hubli Tigers in Match 3 of the 2026 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Sunday, June 21.
Coastal Kings Mangaluru take on the Hubli Tigers in Match 3 of the 2026 Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Sunday, June 21.
📢Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 3, CKM vs HT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between CKM vs HT?
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 3, CKM vs HT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between CKM vs HT? (Source - Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Hubli Tigers /Instagram)
The Coastal Kings Mangaluru (CKM) will take on the Hubli Tigers (HT) in Match 3 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Sunday, June 21 .
The Coastal Kings Mangaluru enter the new season carrying plenty of confidence after an impressive 2025 campaign. The Kings won the final of the 2025 season, beating the Hubli Tigers. They will once again rely on a strong core featuring experienced campaigners and exciting young talents to set the tone early in the competition.
The Hubli Tigers, on the other hand, will be seeking revenge after that final loss. With several proven performers returning to the setup, Hubli will be aiming to build on last year's momentum and establish themselves as early title contenders.
CKM vs HT: Match Details
Match
Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Hubli Tigers , Match 3 , Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:30 PM
Venue
Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore
Broadcast and Live Streaming
Fancode (App & Website)
Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore: Pitch Report
The venue of Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, hosted the whole of the 2025 season of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. This time though, the matches will be split. The pitch at this venue is known to be a cricketing wicket, with assistance to both batters and bowlers. With the game being played in the afternoon, there might be some assistance for the spinners.
CKM vs HT: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
7
Won By CKM
2
Won By HT
5
No Result
0
First Meeting
August 26, 2023 (HT Won)
Recent Meeting
August 26, 2025 (HT Won)
CKM vs HT: Predicted Playing XIs
Coastal Kings Mangaluru :
Nikin Jose, Dheeraj J Gowda, Karun Nair (C), Aadharsh SJ, Suraj Ahuja (WK), Muralidhara Venkatesh, Siddharth Akhil, Shreyas Gopal, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Aaron Christie, Rajvir Wadhwa
Hubli Tigers :
Mayank Agarwal , Mohammed Taha, Abhinav Manohar, Kruthik Krishna (WK), Aneeshwar Gautam (C), Hardik Raj, Manvanth Kumar L, Abhishek Ahlawat, Shikhar Shetty, LR Kumar, Tanish Mahesh
CKM vs HT: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Mohammed Taha
The 32-year-old Mohammed Taha will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. The attacking batter had a stellar season in 2025, where he scored 342 runs in 12 matches with a strike rate of 146.15. Taha was one of the leading run-scorers of the tournament and now will be eager to replicate the same in the 2026 edition of the marquee state league.
Probable Best Bowler: Shreyas Gopal
The experienced leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. He had a great season in 2025, where he picked up 17 wickets in just 12 matches and was the third-highest wicket-taker of the season. The seasoned campaigner will be looking to carry his form from the previous season forward.
Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match
Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026: Match 3, CKM vs HT Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between CKM vs HT? (Source - Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Hubli Tigers /Instagram)
The Coastal Kings Mangaluru (CKM) will take on the Hubli Tigers (HT) in Match 3 of the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 2026 at the Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground in Mysore on Sunday, June 21 .
The Coastal Kings Mangaluru enter the new season carrying plenty of confidence after an impressive 2025 campaign. The Kings won the final of the 2025 season, beating the Hubli Tigers. They will once again rely on a strong core featuring experienced campaigners and exciting young talents to set the tone early in the competition.
The Hubli Tigers, on the other hand, will be seeking revenge after that final loss. With several proven performers returning to the setup, Hubli will be aiming to build on last year's momentum and establish themselves as early title contenders.
CKM vs HT: Match Details
Match
Coastal Kings Mangaluru vs Hubli Tigers , Match 3 , Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20, 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 2:30 PM
Venue
Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore
Broadcast and Live Streaming
Fancode (App & Website)
Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore: Pitch Report
The venue of Srikantadatta Narasimha Raja Wadeyar Ground, Mysore, hosted the whole of the 2025 season of Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20. This time though, the matches will be split. The pitch at this venue is known to be a cricketing wicket, with assistance to both batters and bowlers. With the game being played in the afternoon, there might be some assistance for the spinners.
CKM vs HT: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
7
Won By CKM
2
Won By HT
5
No Result
0
First Meeting
August 26, 2023 (HT Won)
Recent Meeting
August 26, 2025 (HT Won)
CKM vs HT: Predicted Playing XIs
Coastal Kings Mangaluru :
Nikin Jose, Dheeraj J Gowda, Karun Nair (C), Aadharsh SJ, Suraj Ahuja (WK), Muralidhara Venkatesh, Siddharth Akhil, Shreyas Gopal, Prithviraj Shekhawat, Aaron Christie, Rajvir Wadhwa
Hubli Tigers :
Mayank Agarwal , Mohammed Taha, Abhinav Manohar, Kruthik Krishna (WK), Aneeshwar Gautam (C), Hardik Raj, Manvanth Kumar L, Abhishek Ahlawat, Shikhar Shetty, LR Kumar, Tanish Mahesh
CKM vs HT: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Mohammed Taha
The 32-year-old Mohammed Taha will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. The attacking batter had a stellar season in 2025, where he scored 342 runs in 12 matches with a strike rate of 146.15. Taha was one of the leading run-scorers of the tournament and now will be eager to replicate the same in the 2026 edition of the marquee state league.
Probable Best Bowler: Shreyas Gopal
The experienced leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. He had a great season in 2025, where he picked up 17 wickets in just 12 matches and was the third-highest wicket-taker of the season. The seasoned campaigner will be looking to carry his form from the previous season forward.
Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match
5 IPL captains who left one team to lead another
Over the years, several prominent captains have made high-profile switches, leaving behind successful stints with one franchise to begin a new chapter elsewhere.
Over the years, several prominent captains have made high-profile switches, leaving behind successful stints with one franchise to begin a new chapter elsewhere.
📢5 IPL captains who left one team to lead another
5 IPL captains who left one team to lead another. (Source -Twitter/X)
Captaincy changes are always among the biggest talking points in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While players switching franchises has become common over the years, seeing a captain leave one team and take charge of another often grabs even more attention.
Over the years, several prominent captains have made high-profile switches, leaving behind successful stints with one franchise to begin a new chapter elsewhere. Some managed to recreate their success, while others found it difficult to make the same impact in different environments.
Here are 5 IPL captains who left one franchise to lead another:
5. Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist. (Source: IPL)
The legendary player from Australia, Adam Gilchrist , was one of the pioneers of the Indian Premier League in the early years of the competition. The dashing left-hander led the Deccan Chargers to a championship victory in IPL 2009 as a captain. He led his side from the front that season, smashing 495 runs in 16 matches, with a strike rate of 152.30.
But, ahead of IPL 2011, Gilchrist was picked up by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the player auction and was naturally named as captain of the side as well. In the Punjab jersey, though, he could not replicate the same impact as a captain. His record at KXIP was poor, with just 12 wins in 34 matches as a captain. This switch remains one of the major switches in IPL history by a captain.
4. Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson (Photo source: RR)
The most successful Rajasthan Royals captain ever, Sanju Samson shocked everyone with his stunning trade ahead of IPL 2026 to Chennai Super Kings. The former RR captain led the franchise for five years, with 33 wins in just 67 matches as captain.
Under his captaincy, RR reached their first-ever IPL final since 2008 when they played the IPL 2022 final against the Gujarat Titans. But, after having a poor season in 2025 and struggling with injuries, Sanju Samson decided to part ways with the franchise and was involved in one of the biggest trades in IPL history, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran going to the Jaipur-based franchise.
Shreyas Iyer
IPL 2024 Champions. (Source - IPL/BCCI)
Shreyas Iyer remains one of the most successful IPL captains ever. He has led three different IPL teams, namely DC, KKR, and PBKS to an IPL final as a captain, and that speaks volumes of his credentials as a captain.
In IPL 2024, the three-time IPL winners KKR claimed their third IPL title under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, and everyone expected that this would be the start of a long journey for both Iyer and KKR. But, to everyone’s surprise, Shreyas was released in the IPL 2025 auctions by KKR. He was then bought by PBKS for a record price of INR 26.75 crore. This remains one of the few instances where an IPL-winning skipper was released by a team ahead of the next season.
Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir. (Source - IPL/BCCI)
Gautam Gambhir enjoyed a stellar IPL career, both as a player and as a captain. The left-hander first captained an IPL side in IPL 2009 when he was named the captain of the Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals). He led them for one more year before switching to KKR in IPL 2011.
He was bought by KKR for a record price of $2.4 million in 2011, and that marked the start of his beautiful journey with the Kolkata-based franchise. He built a literal dynasty at KKR under his captaincy, winning the IPL title twice. But, ahead of the IPL 2018 auction, he decided to part ways with the franchise and returned back to Delhi as a captain. After a string of poor results, he stepped down as Delhi’s captain and eventually retired from IPL after the same season.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya (Source: JioStar)
The most high-profile IPL switch happened in 2024 when Gujarat Titans' championship-winning captain Hardik Pandya was traded to the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2024 edition. What made this even more surprising was that he replaced Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians’ captain. Hard
5 IPL captains who left one team to lead another. (Source -Twitter/X)
Captaincy changes are always among the biggest talking points in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While players switching franchises has become common over the years, seeing a captain leave one team and take charge of another often grabs even more attention.
Over the years, several prominent captains have made high-profile switches, leaving behind successful stints with one franchise to begin a new chapter elsewhere. Some managed to recreate their success, while others found it difficult to make the same impact in different environments.
Here are 5 IPL captains who left one franchise to lead another:
5. Adam Gilchrist
Adam Gilchrist. (Source: IPL)
The legendary player from Australia, Adam Gilchrist , was one of the pioneers of the Indian Premier League in the early years of the competition. The dashing left-hander led the Deccan Chargers to a championship victory in IPL 2009 as a captain. He led his side from the front that season, smashing 495 runs in 16 matches, with a strike rate of 152.30.
But, ahead of IPL 2011, Gilchrist was picked up by Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the player auction and was naturally named as captain of the side as well. In the Punjab jersey, though, he could not replicate the same impact as a captain. His record at KXIP was poor, with just 12 wins in 34 matches as a captain. This switch remains one of the major switches in IPL history by a captain.
4. Sanju Samson
Sanju Samson (Photo source: RR)
The most successful Rajasthan Royals captain ever, Sanju Samson shocked everyone with his stunning trade ahead of IPL 2026 to Chennai Super Kings. The former RR captain led the franchise for five years, with 33 wins in just 67 matches as captain.
Under his captaincy, RR reached their first-ever IPL final since 2008 when they played the IPL 2022 final against the Gujarat Titans. But, after having a poor season in 2025 and struggling with injuries, Sanju Samson decided to part ways with the franchise and was involved in one of the biggest trades in IPL history, with Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran going to the Jaipur-based franchise.
Shreyas Iyer
IPL 2024 Champions. (Source - IPL/BCCI)
Shreyas Iyer remains one of the most successful IPL captains ever. He has led three different IPL teams, namely DC, KKR, and PBKS to an IPL final as a captain, and that speaks volumes of his credentials as a captain.
In IPL 2024, the three-time IPL winners KKR claimed their third IPL title under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, and everyone expected that this would be the start of a long journey for both Iyer and KKR. But, to everyone’s surprise, Shreyas was released in the IPL 2025 auctions by KKR. He was then bought by PBKS for a record price of INR 26.75 crore. This remains one of the few instances where an IPL-winning skipper was released by a team ahead of the next season.
Gautam Gambhir
Gautam Gambhir. (Source - IPL/BCCI)
Gautam Gambhir enjoyed a stellar IPL career, both as a player and as a captain. The left-hander first captained an IPL side in IPL 2009 when he was named the captain of the Delhi Daredevils (now Capitals). He led them for one more year before switching to KKR in IPL 2011.
He was bought by KKR for a record price of $2.4 million in 2011, and that marked the start of his beautiful journey with the Kolkata-based franchise. He built a literal dynasty at KKR under his captaincy, winning the IPL title twice. But, ahead of the IPL 2018 auction, he decided to part ways with the franchise and returned back to Delhi as a captain. After a string of poor results, he stepped down as Delhi’s captain and eventually retired from IPL after the same season.
Hardik Pandya
Hardik Pandya (Source: JioStar)
The most high-profile IPL switch happened in 2024 when Gujarat Titans' championship-winning captain Hardik Pandya was traded to the Mumbai Indians ahead of the 2024 edition. What made this even more surprising was that he replaced Rohit Sharma as Mumbai Indians’ captain. Hard
ik remains one of the most successful IPL captains ever, but his stint with MI has been far from successful.
In the three seasons under the star all-rounder's leadership, the five-time champions managed to reach the playoffs only once while finishing at the last position in 2024. They further had a ninth-spot finish in the most recent 2026 season, following which, talks of the Choryasi-born player being traded to other franchises have caught fire once again, with Rajasthan Royals and CSK being the frontrunners to bag him.
In the three seasons under the star all-rounder's leadership, the five-time champions managed to reach the playoffs only once while finishing at the last position in 2024. They further had a ninth-spot finish in the most recent 2026 season, following which, talks of the Choryasi-born player being traded to other franchises have caught fire once again, with Rajasthan Royals and CSK being the frontrunners to bag him.
APL 2026: Match 19, ROR vs TW Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors?
Royals of Rayalaseema (ROR) square off against Tungabhadra Warriors (TW) in match No. 19 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.
Royals of Rayalaseema (ROR) square off against Tungabhadra Warriors (TW) in match No. 19 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ailsa Lister handed demerit point for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Scotland Women are third in the points table with one win from two games.
Scotland Women are third in the points table with one win from two games.
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📢APL 2026: Match 19, ROR vs TW Match Prediction – Who will win today’s APL match between Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors?
Royals of Rayalaseema and Tungabhadra Warriors (Source- Royals of Rayalaseema and Tungabhadra Warriors /Instagram)
Royals of Rayalaseema (ROR) square off against Tungabhadra Warriors (TW) in match No. 19 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.
Dhruva Kumar Reddy-led Royals have played four matches so far. They are languishing at No. 6 on the points table, only above the Tungabhadra Warriors. In four matches, the Royals have only won one and lost three. Meanwhile, the Warriors also have a similar win-loss record, but they are holding the wooden-spoon position due to their abysmal net run rate of -1.706, the worst in this season so far.
The Royals had met the Warriors earlier in the season. The latter won the closely contested encounter, chasing down a 149-run target off the last ball, with two wickets to spare.
ROR vs TW: Match Details
Match
Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors, Match 19 , Andhra Premier League 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:30 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
YS Raja Reddy Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for the batters in the tournament so far. In the first five matches held at the venue this season, the average first-innings score has been 208. Teams batting first have scored 200-plus totals in four matches. Defending totals is very difficult at this venue and captains would want to win the toss and bowl first.
ROR vs TW: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
2
Won by ROR
1
Won by TW
1
First-Ever Fixture
August 13, 2025 (ROR win)
Most Recent Fixture
June 12, 2026 (TW win)
ROR vs TW: Predicted Playing XIs
Royals of Rayalaseema:
Dhruva Kumar Reddy (C), Sai Sandeep Kumar, Mamidi Vamsi Krishna (WK), Garimella Teja, Allareddi Teja Reddy, Yadla Vasu, Y-Teja Reddy, Jagarlapudi Ram, Kodavandla Sudharsan, Pattan Sharief, Ganesh Sathivada.
Tungabhadra Warriors:
CR Gnaneswar (C), Shree Samanyu Datta, Gutta Rohit, Kaki Jayanath, Cheepurapalli Stephen, Kancherla Anand Josiah, Charanjith GV, Saurabh Kumar, Tegada Sai Kumar (WK), Gavvala Mallikarjuna, Sai Charan Nidamanuri.
ROR vs TW: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Garimella Teja
Garimella Teja has been in fine form this season. He has played four matches so far, and in three innings, he has scored 160 runs at an average of 80 and a strike rate of 145.50. The right-handed batter will have a key role to play in the middle-order.
Probable Best Bowler: Saurabh Kumar
Saurabh Kumar is going to be the bowler to watch out for on Sunday. The left-arm spinner is a wily customer who knows how to keep the batters in check and build pressure, even on surfaces which have very little help for him.
Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match
Royals of Rayalaseema and Tungabhadra Warriors (Source- Royals of Rayalaseema and Tungabhadra Warriors /Instagram)
Royals of Rayalaseema (ROR) square off against Tungabhadra Warriors (TW) in match No. 19 of the ongoing Andhra Premier League (APL) 2026 at the YS Raja Reddy Stadium in Puttampalli.
Dhruva Kumar Reddy-led Royals have played four matches so far. They are languishing at No. 6 on the points table, only above the Tungabhadra Warriors. In four matches, the Royals have only won one and lost three. Meanwhile, the Warriors also have a similar win-loss record, but they are holding the wooden-spoon position due to their abysmal net run rate of -1.706, the worst in this season so far.
The Royals had met the Warriors earlier in the season. The latter won the closely contested encounter, chasing down a 149-run target off the last ball, with two wickets to spare.
ROR vs TW: Match Details
Match
Royals of Rayalaseema vs Tungabhadra Warriors, Match 19 , Andhra Premier League 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, June 21, 2026, 1:30 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
YS Raja Reddy Stadium has been a happy hunting ground for the batters in the tournament so far. In the first five matches held at the venue this season, the average first-innings score has been 208. Teams batting first have scored 200-plus totals in four matches. Defending totals is very difficult at this venue and captains would want to win the toss and bowl first.
ROR vs TW: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
2
Won by ROR
1
Won by TW
1
First-Ever Fixture
August 13, 2025 (ROR win)
Most Recent Fixture
June 12, 2026 (TW win)
ROR vs TW: Predicted Playing XIs
Royals of Rayalaseema:
Dhruva Kumar Reddy (C), Sai Sandeep Kumar, Mamidi Vamsi Krishna (WK), Garimella Teja, Allareddi Teja Reddy, Yadla Vasu, Y-Teja Reddy, Jagarlapudi Ram, Kodavandla Sudharsan, Pattan Sharief, Ganesh Sathivada.
Tungabhadra Warriors:
CR Gnaneswar (C), Shree Samanyu Datta, Gutta Rohit, Kaki Jayanath, Cheepurapalli Stephen, Kancherla Anand Josiah, Charanjith GV, Saurabh Kumar, Tegada Sai Kumar (WK), Gavvala Mallikarjuna, Sai Charan Nidamanuri.
ROR vs TW: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Garimella Teja
Garimella Teja has been in fine form this season. He has played four matches so far, and in three innings, he has scored 160 runs at an average of 80 and a strike rate of 145.50. The right-handed batter will have a key role to play in the middle-order.
Probable Best Bowler: Saurabh Kumar
Saurabh Kumar is going to be the bowler to watch out for on Sunday. The left-arm spinner is a wily customer who knows how to keep the batters in check and build pressure, even on surfaces which have very little help for him.
Today's Match Prediction : Chasing team to win the match
📢Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ailsa Lister handed demerit point for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ailsa Lister handed demerit point for breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Source:Gettyimage)
Scotland batter Ailsa Lister has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Scotland’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B clash against the West Indies on June 18.
Lister was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, fixtures, or fittings during an international match. In addition to the reprimand, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record. It is Lister’s first offence within a 24-month period.
The incident took place in the 19th over of Scotland’s innings. After being dismissed, Lister expressed her frustration by throwing her bat and gloves onto the ground while leaving the field. She then kicked and knocked over a bin placed next to the team dugout.
Lister admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by GS Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Claire Polosak and Kerrin Klaaste, along with third umpire N. Janani and fourth umpire Nimali Perera.
Under the ICC Code of Conduct, Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and can result in a fine of up to 50 percent of a player's match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
Talking about the match, West Indies Women posted a competitive total of 153/6 after electing to bat first. Veteran batter Stafanie Taylor top-scored with an unbeaten 47, while Katherine Fraser was the pick of Scotland’s bowlers with figures of 2/34.
In reply, Scotland Women were bowled out for 146, falling seven runs short of the target. Darcey Carter led the chase with a fighting 59, while Lister contributed 33 runs. For the West Indies, Aaliyah Alleyne starred with figures of 3/11, while captain Hayley Matthews claimed 3/19 and Afy Fletcher chipped in with 2/16.
Scotland currently sit third in Group B with one win from two matches and are set to face England Women in Leeds on June 20.
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Ailsa Lister handed demerit point for breaching ICC Code of Conduct (Source:Gettyimage)
Scotland batter Ailsa Lister has been officially reprimanded for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during Scotland’s ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Group B clash against the West Indies on June 18.
Lister was found guilty of violating Article 2.2 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to the abuse of cricket equipment, clothing, ground equipment, fixtures, or fittings during an international match. In addition to the reprimand, one demerit point has been added to her disciplinary record. It is Lister’s first offence within a 24-month period.
The incident took place in the 19th over of Scotland’s innings. After being dismissed, Lister expressed her frustration by throwing her bat and gloves onto the ground while leaving the field. She then kicked and knocked over a bin placed next to the team dugout.
Lister admitted to the offence and accepted the sanction proposed by GS Lakshmi of the Emirates ICC International Panel of Match Referees, eliminating the need for a formal hearing. The charge was levelled by on-field umpires Claire Polosak and Kerrin Klaaste, along with third umpire N. Janani and fourth umpire Nimali Perera.
Under the ICC Code of Conduct, Level 1 offences carry a minimum penalty of an official reprimand and can result in a fine of up to 50 percent of a player's match fee, along with one or two demerit points.
Talking about the match, West Indies Women posted a competitive total of 153/6 after electing to bat first. Veteran batter Stafanie Taylor top-scored with an unbeaten 47, while Katherine Fraser was the pick of Scotland’s bowlers with figures of 2/34.
In reply, Scotland Women were bowled out for 146, falling seven runs short of the target. Darcey Carter led the chase with a fighting 59, while Lister contributed 33 runs. For the West Indies, Aaliyah Alleyne starred with figures of 3/11, while captain Hayley Matthews claimed 3/19 and Afy Fletcher chipped in with 2/16.
Scotland currently sit third in Group B with one win from two matches and are set to face England Women in Leeds on June 20.
'Let's not take a crystal ball and try to assess what he can become' - WV Raman on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
"He has shown he is not afraid of taking on the best in the business," WV Raman said about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
"He has shown he is not afraid of taking on the best in the business," WV Raman said about Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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📢'Let's not take a crystal ball and try to assess what he can become' - WV Raman on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by Johan Rynners-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
WV Raman urged cricket enthusiasts around the world to be patient with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and to allow him time to learn from experience. The 15-year-old is still very new to domestic cricket and has just received his maiden call-up to the Indian team after stunning performances against legendary bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sooryavanshi has been named in India's squads for the T20I series in Ireland and England and the subsequent Asian Games later this year. The southpaw is in line to become the youngest player to have made his debut for India. Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record, having made his international debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days. Sooryavanshi is expected to break this record easily, as he just turned 15 in March.
While the cricket fraternity is excited to see what achievements Sooryavanshi can achieve in his career, Raman advised them not to put him under undue pressure by weighing him down with their expectations.
"Let's not take a crystal ball and try to assess what he can become. Things will pan out because he has done well in two back-to-back IPL seasons. He has shown he is not afraid of taking on the best in the business. Experience is obviously a tough teacher because it punishes you first and teaches you the lessons. So, along the way, he would be punished by experience, and then he'll be taught lovely lessons too. Age is on his side. Just allow him to play his cricket," WV Raman was quoted as saying by NDTV.
Sooryavanshi is currently in Sri Lanka, where he is playing for India A under Tilak Varma's leadership. However, the opening batter hasn't been at his best in testing conditions. He also got involved in a heated altercation with the Sri Lanka A players in the fourth match of the tournament, which was decided in the Super Over. Sooryavanshi pushed Vishen Halambage, who had reportedly been sledging him since the first meeting between India A and Sri Lanka A.
In four matches, Sooryavanshi has scored 117 runs at an average of 29.25 and a strike rate of 153.95. The teenager would want to finish the campaign on a high with a big score in the summit clash on Sunday, June 21.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (Photo by Johan Rynners-ICC/ICC via Getty Images)
WV Raman urged cricket enthusiasts around the world to be patient with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and to allow him time to learn from experience. The 15-year-old is still very new to domestic cricket and has just received his maiden call-up to the Indian team after stunning performances against legendary bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Sooryavanshi has been named in India's squads for the T20I series in Ireland and England and the subsequent Asian Games later this year. The southpaw is in line to become the youngest player to have made his debut for India. Sachin Tendulkar currently holds the record, having made his international debut at the age of 16 years and 205 days. Sooryavanshi is expected to break this record easily, as he just turned 15 in March.
While the cricket fraternity is excited to see what achievements Sooryavanshi can achieve in his career, Raman advised them not to put him under undue pressure by weighing him down with their expectations.
"Let's not take a crystal ball and try to assess what he can become. Things will pan out because he has done well in two back-to-back IPL seasons. He has shown he is not afraid of taking on the best in the business. Experience is obviously a tough teacher because it punishes you first and teaches you the lessons. So, along the way, he would be punished by experience, and then he'll be taught lovely lessons too. Age is on his side. Just allow him to play his cricket," WV Raman was quoted as saying by NDTV.
Sooryavanshi is currently in Sri Lanka, where he is playing for India A under Tilak Varma's leadership. However, the opening batter hasn't been at his best in testing conditions. He also got involved in a heated altercation with the Sri Lanka A players in the fourth match of the tournament, which was decided in the Super Over. Sooryavanshi pushed Vishen Halambage, who had reportedly been sledging him since the first meeting between India A and Sri Lanka A.
In four matches, Sooryavanshi has scored 117 runs at an average of 29.25 and a strike rate of 153.95. The teenager would want to finish the campaign on a high with a big score in the summit clash on Sunday, June 21.
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 17, WI W vs SL W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women?
West Indies enter this clash with two consecutive wins under their belt.
West Indies enter this clash with two consecutive wins under their belt.
📢IND vs AFG: The reason behind India's unusual 5/0 start while chasing
IND vs AFG: The reason behind India's unusual 5/0 start while chasing (Source:jioStar)
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi inadvertently cost his side five crucial runs during the third ODI against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai after repeatedly running on the protected area of the pitch.
The incident occurred during the 40th over of Afghanistan’s innings. Shahidi, who was batting brilliantly and went on to score his maiden ODI century, had already been warned multiple times by the on-field umpires for running in the danger area of the pitch. Despite the warnings, he once again ran through the protected zone while completing a single.
As a result, on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Rohan Pandit penalised Afghanistan under the Laws of Cricket. The single taken by Shahidi was disallowed, and five penalty runs were awarded to India. The decision proved costly for Afghanistan as they looked to post a competitive total against a strong Indian bowling attack.
According to Law 41.14 of the MCC Laws of Cricket, batters are prohibited from running on the protected area of the pitch, a 5-foot by 2-foot strip located in the centre of the wicket. The law is designed to prevent damage to the surface, which could unfairly affect the contest between bat and ball.
For a first offence, the batting side receives an official warning. Any subsequent infringement by either batter results in a five-run penalty being awarded to the fielding side. Additionally, any runs completed on that delivery are cancelled.
Despite the setback, Shahidi played a captain’s knock and remained the standout performer for Afghanistan. He scored a well-compiled 102, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed 50 runs. Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs. India’s bowling attack was led by Prasidh Krishna, who delivered a match-winning spell of 5/23 in 8.2 overs.
The Men in Blue had already secured the three-match ODI series with victories in the first two games. Indian captain Shubman Gill played a pivotal role in those wins, scoring a half-century in the opening ODI before following it up with a commanding 150 in the second match to help India take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
IND vs AFG: The reason behind India's unusual 5/0 start while chasing (Source:jioStar)
Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi inadvertently cost his side five crucial runs during the third ODI against India at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai after repeatedly running on the protected area of the pitch.
The incident occurred during the 40th over of Afghanistan’s innings. Shahidi, who was batting brilliantly and went on to score his maiden ODI century, had already been warned multiple times by the on-field umpires for running in the danger area of the pitch. Despite the warnings, he once again ran through the protected zone while completing a single.
As a result, on-field umpires Chris Gaffaney and Rohan Pandit penalised Afghanistan under the Laws of Cricket. The single taken by Shahidi was disallowed, and five penalty runs were awarded to India. The decision proved costly for Afghanistan as they looked to post a competitive total against a strong Indian bowling attack.
According to Law 41.14 of the MCC Laws of Cricket, batters are prohibited from running on the protected area of the pitch, a 5-foot by 2-foot strip located in the centre of the wicket. The law is designed to prevent damage to the surface, which could unfairly affect the contest between bat and ball.
For a first offence, the batting side receives an official warning. Any subsequent infringement by either batter results in a five-run penalty being awarded to the fielding side. Additionally, any runs completed on that delivery are cancelled.
Despite the setback, Shahidi played a captain’s knock and remained the standout performer for Afghanistan. He scored a well-compiled 102, while Azmatullah Omarzai contributed 50 runs. Afghanistan were eventually bowled out for 218 in 44.2 overs. India’s bowling attack was led by Prasidh Krishna, who delivered a match-winning spell of 5/23 in 8.2 overs.
The Men in Blue had already secured the three-match ODI series with victories in the first two games. Indian captain Shubman Gill played a pivotal role in those wins, scoring a half-century in the opening ODI before following it up with a commanding 150 in the second match to help India take an unassailable 2-0 lead.
📢Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 17, WI W vs SL W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women?
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 17, WI W vs SL W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women? (Source -Sameera Peiris/Getty Image)
The West Indies Women (WI W) will take on Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in Match No. 17 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol . With the group stage entering a crucial phase, both teams will be eager to secure a vital win in this Group B encounter and boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
West Indies Women have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign, winning both of their matches so far. Hayley Matthews and her team currently occupy second place in the Group B standings with four points. They will be looking to strengthen their position in the global tournament with a comprehensive win against the Lankan Lionesses.
Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, have had a mixed tournament so far, registering one win and one defeat from their first two matches. They sit fifth in the standings with two points and will be desperate to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss earlier in the competition.
WI W vs SL W Match Details
Match
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 17 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 03:00 PM
Venue
County Ground, Bristol
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
County Ground, Bristol: Pitch Report
The venue of County Ground, Bristol, is known to be a batting-friendly surface. The pitch is hard, and the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The short boundaries and the fast outfield help batters even more. With both sides consisting of several hard-hitters, expect a cracking encounter.
WI W vs SL W: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
29
Won by WI W
20
Won by SL W
07
No Result
02
Tied
00
First Fixture
April 21, 2010 (Won by WI W)
Recent Fixture
March 03, 2026 (Won by SL W)
WI W vs SL W Predicted Playing XIs
West Indies Women (WI W):
Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Sri Lanka Women (SL W):
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (WK), Sugandika Kumari, Kawya Kavindi, Mithali Ayodhya, Nimasha Meepage
WI W vs SL W Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shemaine Campbelle
Shemaine Campbelle. (Photo Source: Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images)
The West Indies batter Shemaine Campbelle will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. Campbelle has been a standout batter for them in this tournament so far, scoring 126 runs in just two innings, with a strike rate of 143.18.
Probable Best Bowler: Aaliyah Alleyne
Aaliyah Alleyne. (Photo Source: Twitter/X)
West Indies pacer Aaliyah Alleyne will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. The right-arm pacer has been exceptional in their first couple of outings in the tournament thus far. She has picked up seven wickets, with an exceptional average of 5.43. She is also the joint-highest wicket-taker of the competition so far and will be looking to better her tally.
Today's Match Prediction : West Indies to win the match
Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Match 17, WI W vs SL W Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match between West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women? (Source -Sameera Peiris/Getty Image)
The West Indies Women (WI W) will take on Sri Lanka Women (SL W) in Match No. 17 of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 at the County Ground in Bristol . With the group stage entering a crucial phase, both teams will be eager to secure a vital win in this Group B encounter and boost their chances of reaching the semi-finals.
West Indies Women have enjoyed a strong start to their campaign, winning both of their matches so far. Hayley Matthews and her team currently occupy second place in the Group B standings with four points. They will be looking to strengthen their position in the global tournament with a comprehensive win against the Lankan Lionesses.
Sri Lanka Women, on the other hand, have had a mixed tournament so far, registering one win and one defeat from their first two matches. They sit fifth in the standings with two points and will be desperate to improve their net run rate after a heavy loss earlier in the competition.
WI W vs SL W Match Details
Match
West Indies Women vs Sri Lanka Women, Match 17 , Women's T20 World Cup 2026
Date and Time (IST)
Sunday, 21 June 2026, 03:00 PM
Venue
County Ground, Bristol
Broadcast and Live Streaming
JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website)
County Ground, Bristol: Pitch Report
The venue of County Ground, Bristol, is known to be a batting-friendly surface. The pitch is hard, and the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The short boundaries and the fast outfield help batters even more. With both sides consisting of several hard-hitters, expect a cracking encounter.
WI W vs SL W: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played
29
Won by WI W
20
Won by SL W
07
No Result
02
Tied
00
First Fixture
April 21, 2010 (Won by WI W)
Recent Fixture
March 03, 2026 (Won by SL W)
WI W vs SL W Predicted Playing XIs
West Indies Women (WI W):
Qiana Joseph, Hayley Matthews (C), Shemaine Campbelle (WK), Deandra Dottin, Stafanie Taylor, Chinelle Henry, Jahzara Claxton, Jannillea Glasgow, Aaliyah Alleyne, Afy Fletcher, Karishma Ramharack
Sri Lanka Women (SL W):
Chamari Athapaththu (C), Vishmi Gunaratne, Hasini Perera, Harshitha Samarawickrama, Kavisha Dilhari, Nilakshika Silva, Kaushani Nuthyangana (WK), Sugandika Kumari, Kawya Kavindi, Mithali Ayodhya, Nimasha Meepage
WI W vs SL W Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Shemaine Campbelle
Shemaine Campbelle. (Photo Source: Andrew Matthews/PA Images via Getty Images)
The West Indies batter Shemaine Campbelle will be the batter to watch out for in this contest. Campbelle has been a standout batter for them in this tournament so far, scoring 126 runs in just two innings, with a strike rate of 143.18.
Probable Best Bowler: Aaliyah Alleyne
Aaliyah Alleyne. (Photo Source: Twitter/X)
West Indies pacer Aaliyah Alleyne will be the bowler to watch out for in this contest. The right-arm pacer has been exceptional in their first couple of outings in the tournament thus far. She has picked up seven wickets, with an exceptional average of 5.43. She is also the joint-highest wicket-taker of the competition so far and will be looking to better her tally.
Today's Match Prediction : West Indies to win the match
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.
India need 219 to whitewash Afghanistan in three-match ODI series.
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