Abhishek Sharma smashed the second-fastest hundred for India on Sunday, reaching the mark in only 37 balls against England in the fifth T20I at the Wankhede Stadium.
After sent into bat, Abhishek unleashed carnage after losing his partner Sanju Samson as he smoked Jofra Archer for a four and two sixes in the third over before taking on Mark Wood and Jamie Overton. The southpaw was particularly brutal in his approach against Overton whom he smashed for two consecutive sixes in the fifth over to reach his half-century.
The hundred was Abhishek’s second for India in only 16 innings, with his aggregate crossing 500 at a jaw-dropping 190-plus strike rate. Former India T20I captain Rohit Sharma continues to hold the record for the quickest century, having smashed a 35-ball century against Sri Lanka in 2017.
In late 2024, Abhishek had also set the T20 record for the joint-fastest hundred by an Indian, having smashed a 28-ball century for Punjab in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
India also recorded their highest Powerplay score in T20Is as they finished on 95/1 in six overs, going past the previous-best of 82 that the team had achieved twice in 2021 and 2024.
Fastest T20I hundreds by Indians
35 balls – Rohit Sharma vs Sri Lanka, 2017
37 balls – Abhishek Sharma vs England, 2025
40 balls – Sanju Samson vs Bangladesh, 2024
41 balls – Tilak Varma vs South Africa, 2024
Highest Powerplay scores for India in T20Is
95/1 vs England, Mumbai, 2025
82/1 vs Bangladesh, Hyderabad, 2024
82/2 vs Scotland, Dubai, 2021
78/2 vs South Africa, Johannesburg, 2018
77/1 vs Australia, Thiruvananthapuram, 2023
77/1 vs Sri Lanka, Nagpur, 2009
Fastest T20I fifties for India
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12 balls – Yuvraj Singh vs England, 2007
17 balls – Abhishek Sharma vs England, 2025
18 balls – Suryakumar Yadav vs South Africa, 2022
18 balls – KL Rahul vs Scotland, 2021
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In a thrilling match between India and England, Abhishek Sharma made headlines by smashing the second-fastest T20I century for India in just 37 balls. The young cricketer showcased his explosive batting skills as he powered India to a commanding victory over the English team.
Abhishek Sharma’s aggressive innings left the opposition bowlers clueless as he sent the ball flying to all corners of the ground. His remarkable knock included a flurry of boundaries and sixes, with his strike rate soaring through the roof.
The 21-year-old’s performance has certainly caught the attention of cricket enthusiasts and pundits alike, with many hailing him as a rising star in Indian cricket. Abhishek Sharma’s incredible feat is a testament to his talent and potential as a top-order batsman for the national team.
As India continues its T20I campaign against England, all eyes will be on Abhishek Sharma to see if he can replicate his stunning performance and lead his team to further victories. With his explosive batting prowess on full display, the young cricketer has undoubtedly made a strong statement on the international stage.
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NEW DELHI: India stormed to a dominant nine-wicket victory over South Africa to successfully defend their Women’s U19 T20 World Cup title on Sunday at the JB Marks Oval, Kuala Lumpur.
Having won the inaugural edition back in 2023, the Asian side displayed their superiority in all departments, comfortably chasing down a modest target of 83.
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After a clinical bowling performance restricted South Africa to 82 all out in 20 overs, India’s batters made light work of the chase.
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Despite losing Kamalini Gunalan early for 8, Gongadi Trisha (44 not out off 33) and Sanika Chalke (26 not out off 22) guided India home in just 11.2 overs, sealing back-to-back U19 World Cup victories.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, South Africa endured a nightmare start, losing Simone Lourens for a duck in the opening over.
Jemma Botha (16) offered some early resistance, but wickets kept tumbling at regular intervals. Captain Kayla Reyneke and wicketkeeper Karabo Meso struggled to steady the innings as India’s bowlers kept them under pressure.
Mieke van Voorst (23 off 18) and Fay Cowling (15 off 20) provided brief moments of hope, but with no substantial partnerships, South Africa crumbled to 82 all out in 20 overs.
Gongadi Trisha (3/15) was the standout performer, dismantling the middle order with her disciplined spell. Parunika Sisodia (2/6) and Aayushi Shukla (2/9) provided key breakthroughs, while Vaishnavi Sharma (2/23) mopped up the tail, ensuring South Africa never got going.
Chasing a small target, India started positively despite an early setback when Kamalini Gunalan fell for 8. However, Trisha and Chalke ensured there were no further hiccups, playing with authority and composure.
Trisha’s 44-run knock, laced with eight boundaries, was the highlight of the chase.
India put on a dominant display in the final of the U19 Women’s T20 World Cup, crushing South Africa by nine wickets to successfully defend their title. The young Indian team showed their class with both bat and ball, overpowering their opponents in all departments.
After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, India’s bowlers were on top form, restricting South Africa to just 97 runs in their allotted 20 overs. The spinners were particularly effective, with Poonam Yadav picking up three wickets and keeping the South African batters in check.
In response, India chased down the target with ease, losing just one wicket in the process. Opener Shafali Verma was once again the star of the show, scoring a quickfire 50 to lead India to victory.
This win marks India’s second consecutive U19 Women’s T20 World Cup title, showcasing the depth of talent in the country’s women’s cricket. Congratulations to the Indian team on their fantastic performance and well-deserved victory! #U19WomensT20WorldCup #India #Cricket #Champions
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The eagle eyed amongst you will have spotted that Shivam Dube is playing today, less than 48 hours after failing that concussion test. Chicanery afoot! No doubt that is what prompted Buttler to list his subs bench. Bit of neeeeedle today at the Wankhede I reckon.
“I caught you listing out your impact subs…”
There’s a pointed and quite funny moment at the toss as Jos Buttler insists on listing his four impact subs with a bit of a twinkle in his eye and the beginnings of a smirk on his face.
Is this a sign of the new mischievous/larky Buttler? He did say before the series that he’d been practicing smiling in the mirror. Seriously. Give him a a few more matches and he’ll be doing witty little monologues like ‘Cinch’ slathered Tony Hancock.
Teams:
India: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Varun Chakravarthy.
England: Phil Salt (wk), Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler (c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.
Mark Wood comes back in for Saqib Mahmood for England despite the latter impressing in the last match and Mohammed Shami replaces Arshdeep Singh for India.
Joss Buttler calls the coin correctly at the toss as Ravi Shastri’s voice echoes around the stadium like a sonic boom. Buttler says he’s excited for the match, the crowd should be large and loud and they hope there’s a bit of dew around early doors to get the ball zipping.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav says he wanted to bat first so everybody is happy. Nice little mental flex from Sky there. Teams news incoming!
James Wallace
Hello and welcome to the fifth and final T20 of this series between India and England. Actually, excuse me whilst I take the afternoon off, I’m not feeling it. Here’s Rob Smyth to OBO in my place. He’s vastly more experienced at this stuff, has more stats and facts at his disposal than almost anyone, is a really quick typer and isn’t hungover/sleep deprived/racked with a perennial nag of existential ennui… you don’t mind do you? Over to you Rob!
I’m being facetious (but truthful about Rob) of course, in case you missed it there was some controversy in the last match as Shivam Dube was conked on the helmet whilst batting, prompting a concussion replacement for India, Harshit Rana came in for his Twenty20 international debut during the England innings. Now, Rana is a far better bowler than Dube, this was no ‘like-for-like change’, as the rules state.
Jos Buttler didn’t go full sour grapes after the match, England should have won the match regardless and squandered an opportunity to tie the series and set up a shootout at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai today, but he made his feelings clear:
It’s not a like-for-like replacement, we don’t agree with that…either Shivam Dube has put on about 25mph with the ball or Harshit has really improved his batting. It’s part of the game. I still think we should have gone on to win the match. But we disagree with the decision. We’ll ask Javagal [Srinath, the match referee] some questions just to get some clarity around it.”
So the series might be gone but there’ll be a bit of frisson and an England side looking to prove a point coming up against and Indian side wanting to put any questions about the validity of their series win to bed with a 4-1 victory overall.
I’m afraid you are stuck with me, Jim here in a sunny south London (i’m not hungover… promise). Play begins at 1.30pm GMT – a little over half an hour’s time. I’ll be back imminently with news of the teams and toss.
India and England are set to face off in the fifth men’s T20 cricket international match, and the excitement is palpable. Both teams have shown remarkable skills and determination throughout the series, making this final match a showdown not to be missed.
The series has been closely contested so far, with both teams showcasing their strengths and weaknesses. India will be looking to make a statement with a strong performance in the final match, while England will be aiming to finish the series on a high note.
The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams fielding their best players and giving it their all to secure a victory. Fans can expect to see some intense competition, brilliant batting, and exceptional bowling as the two teams battle it out on the field.
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And frankly you’d hope so with a lead of 489 runs. They’ve been far too good for Sri Lanka, whose last five wickets disappeared in the space of 26 balls.
Five wickets for Matt Kuhnemann! Vandersay hacks him high into the cover, where Starc takes a simple catch. Kuhnemann smiles a little sheepishly and his teammates charge across in celebration; they could barely be happier for him. He leads Australia off, raising the ball to the crowd after finishing with excellent figures of 18.2-3-63-5. He’ll be bowling again very soon.
52nd over: Sri Lanka 161-9 (Vandersay 0, Fernando 0) Now Lyon has seven men plus the keeper around the bat for Asitha Fernando, woh edges his first ball along the ground to second slip.
Nathan Lyon makes short work of the left-handed Nishan Peiris, who slashes a boundary before bat-padding a defensive stroke to short leg. Josh Inglis moves smartly to his right to take the catch.
51st over: Sri Lanka 157-8 (Vandersay 0, Peiris 1) There are six fielders round the bat for the new batter Peiris: short leg, gully, slip, leg slip, leg gully and short leg. An inside-edge lands just short of leg gully.
Another one. Jayasuriya runs past a lovely delivery that pitches on middle and growls past the edge; Alex Carey does the rest. Sri Lanka have lost three for none in 13 balls and Matthew Kuhnemann is one wicket away from his second Test five-for.
50th over: Sri Lanka 156-7 (Jayasuriya 0, Vandersay 0) There’s surely no doubt Australia will enforce the follow-on when the time comes. It’s not like they need to give the seamers a break, or that there’s any risk of them losing the game with a lead of almost 500.
The change of angle works for Nathan Lyon, who has dismissed Chandimal for only the second time in Tests. Chandimal missed a reverse sweep and was hit on the back thigh by a lovely delivery that curved onto off and middle and turned sharply.
Chandimal reviewed, mainly because he’s the last remaining batter, but it was hitting leg stump and he’s on his way for a punchy 72.
49th over: Sri Lanka 156-6 (Chandimal 72, Jayasuriya 0) There’s isn’t much Sri Lankan batting left – Prabath Jayasuriya, the No8, has a Test average of 8.41 – so one wicket could bring five. Jayasuriya is beaten by his first two deliveries, both of which rip off the stumps to beat the edge.
Kusal Mendis falls into the trap. Australia were happy for him to slog-sweep against the spin, knowing he could easily top-edge it. That’s exactly what happened and Todd Murphy took a excellent running catch at deepish midwicket.
48th over: Sri Lanka 156-5 (Chandimal 72, Kusal Mendis 22) A great stat from the host broadcaster. Chandimal has a head-to-head average of 221 against Nathan Lyon in Test cricket. Make that 223 after a couple of singles in this over. Lyon has moved around the wicket to Chandimal but not Mendis.
47th over: Sri Lanka 152-5 (Chandimal 70, Kusal Mendis 19) Mendis fetches Kuhnemann from well outside off stump, slog-sweeping through midwicket for four. Australia won’t mind that with the ball turning away from the bat.
46th over: Sri Lanka 145-5 (Chandimal 68, Kusal Mendis 14) Mendis lunges at a beautiful delivery from Lyon that zips past the edge. Carey has the bails off in a flash but Mendis’s back foot stayed grounded. It feels like a wicket is imminent.
45th over: Sri Lanka 144-5 (Chandimal 67, Kusal Mendis 14) Kuhnemann is getting bounce as well as turn and has started very well. Chandimal, surprised by a ball that spits from middle stump, does well to soften his hands and drop it short of the fielder who has just been moved to silly point.
England Women have had a better morning at the MCG, taking the last five Australian wickets for nine runs. They are miles behind, though, and there’s every chance Australia will complete a whitewash today.
44th over: Sri Lanka 143-5 (Chandimal 66, Kusal Mendis 14) Nathan Lyon’s first ball induces a top-edged sweep from Chandimal that lands safely. Mendis then crashes a pull into the left knee of Head at short leg. Oof, that looked painful.
Lyon has a slightly different field: slip, short leg and leg gully.
43rd over: Sri Lanka 138-5 (Chandimal 64, Kusal Mendis 11) Kuhnemann starts around the wicket, with two slips and a short leg for both batsmen. There’s some turn straight away, albeit relatively slow, and Chandimal and Mendis take a single apiece. A low-key start.
Nathan Lyon talks to our own Adam Collins
We can’t do anything about the weather. But we’ve rocked up here today and there’s some sunlight and some heat coming out of the ground. It’s gonna be a challenging morning and an exciting one.
We hope the pitch will deteriorate, you expect that on the subcontinent. Hopefully we’ll get a full day in today.
I’ve played against Dinesh [Chandimal] for a long time now – he’s a class player, isn’t he? Hopefully we can create some more problems for him to solve.
[On Matt Kuhnemann and Todd Murphy] Our preparation has been pretty spot on. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Dubai. Their young, they’re learning, they’re asking questions. It’s a pretty amazing group to be working with.
I’ve got nothing but love for the ground here at Galle. The Sri Lankan culture and people… it’s an amazing place to tour.
Less than ten minutes until play resumes. It looks a beautiful sunny day in Galle. There’s a small chance of rain this afternoon but apart from that the radar looks clear.
Weather permitting, there should be plenty of time for Australia to force victory in this game, almost 200 overs. That’s roughly a wicket every 13 overs on a pitch that is already offering a fair bit for the spinners.
The Women’s Ashes Test is about to resume at the MCG. Jonathan Howcroft is on duty for that one.
Rob Smyth
Morning folks. Shall we try that one again? Only 27 overs were possible on the third day in Galle but the forecast is much better today and Australia should be able to push towards victory. All things being equal, there should be a sighting of an endangered tactic: the follow-on.
Sri Lanka will resume on 136 for 5, still a mildly terrifying 518 runs behind, with Dinesh Chandimal on 63 and Kusal Mendis on 10. Expect an early blast from Mitchell Starc and then spin, lots of spin.
Welcome to our live coverage of the first men’s cricket Test match between Sri Lanka and Australia on day four. The Australia cricket team is looking to continue their dominance in the match and secure a victory over the Sri Lankan team.
Stay tuned as we provide you with live updates, commentary, and analysis of the game as it unfolds. Will Australia be able to maintain their lead and emerge victorious, or will Sri Lanka stage a comeback and turn the tide in their favor?
Don’t miss out on the action as both teams battle it out on the field. Follow along with us as we bring you all the excitement and drama from this thrilling Test match. #SriLankavsAustralia #TestCricket #AustraliaCricketTeam
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NEW DELHI: India pacer Harshit Rana on Friday made a unique record, making T20I debut mid-match after coming in as a concussion substitute for all-rounder Shivam Dube.
Harshit replaced Dube after the swashbuckling batter copped a to his head in the penultimate over of the India innings.
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After Jamie Overton’s penultimate ball of the 19th over hit Dube on the back of the head, the team physio arrived in the middle to check on Dube. The mandatory concussions tests were done on Dube and he did finish the India innings but then didn’t take the field.
Harshit came in as a concussion substitute and went on to pick three crucial wickets.
The pacer thus became the first player ever to make T20I debut in a format as concussion substitute (among full member teams)
List of players making debut as concussion substitute
Brian Mudzinganyama Test v Sri Lanka – Harare 2020
Neil Rock ODI v West Indies – Kingston 2022
Khaya Zondo Test v Bangladesh – Gqeberha 2022
Matt Parkinson Test v New Zealand – Lord’s 2022
Kamran Ghulam ODI v New Zealand – Karachi 2023
Bahir Shah Test v Bangladesh – Mirpur 2023
Harshit Rana T20I vs England Pune 2025
Earlier, Dube and Hardik Pandya struck brisk fifties to lift India to 181 for 9.
Harshit Rana creates unique record with T20I debut mid-match | Cricket News
In a surprising turn of events, Harshit Rana made his T20 International debut mid-match during a recent series between India and Australia. The young cricketer was called upon to replace an injured player in the middle of the game, marking a unique and unprecedented moment in cricket history.
Rana, who had been waiting for his chance to represent his country at the highest level, seized the opportunity with both hands and put on a stellar performance on his debut. Despite the pressure of making his debut under such unusual circumstances, Rana showed great composure and skill on the field, earning praise from fans and experts alike.
The 22-year-old cricketer’s debut mid-match has sparked discussions and debates among cricket fans, with many hailing it as a remarkable feat and a testament to Rana’s talent and determination. His performance has also raised hopes for a bright future in Indian cricket, with many predicting a successful career ahead for the young player.
As Rana continues to make headlines with his impressive debut, cricket enthusiasts around the world are eagerly awaiting to see what the future holds for this promising talent. Stay tuned for more updates on Harshit Rana and his journey in the world of cricket.
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Harshit Rana made his T20I debut for India under unusual circumstances when he was bought in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube in the 4th India vs England encounter in Pune on Friday.
Rana made instant impact when he came on the field in the 8th over and took the catch of England skipper Jos Buttler who after getting dismissed wasn’t happy and had a chat with the coaching staff in the England dug-out.
With Rana on the field, India had an extra bowling option at their disposal with the Kolkata Knight Riders pacer striking instantly with the ball in hand in the 12th over when he snapped up Liam Livingstone.
He would strike again in the 16th over when he sent back Jacob Bethell for just 6 runs.
The decision courted quite a bit of controversy online with a pacer replacing an allrounder with experts pointing out that it was not a like for like substitution.
India, however, have been in this situation before as well when back in 2020, Yuzvendra Chahal came in as a concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja in a T20I game against Australia and ended up being the player of the match for his three wickets.
Rule 1.2.7.3 of the ICC playing conditions for concussion substitution states: “The ICC Match Referee should ordinarily approve a Concussion Replacement Request if the replacement is a like-for-like player whose inclusion will not excessively advantage his team for the remainder of the match.” Rule 1.2.7.7 states: “The decision of the ICC Match Referee in relation to any Concussion Replacement Request shall be final and neither team shall have any right of appeal.”
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In 2019, ICC general manager (cricket) Geoff Allardice tried to clarify the ‘like-for-like’ issue. “Every circumstance is going to be different depending on when the player is requested to be replaced,” Allardice told reporters at Edgbaston, adding: “…it’s very much around what is the likely role of the injured player for rest of the match and who is most like-for-like with the role that player will play.”
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In the recent IND vs ENG 4th T20I match, there was a controversial moment when Harshit Rana was allowed to bowl after coming in as a concussion substitute for Shivam Dube. Many fans were left puzzled by this decision and questioned the validity of Rana’s participation in the match.
According to the rules set by the International Cricket Council (ICC), a player can be replaced by a concussion substitute if they are deemed unfit to continue playing due to a head injury. In this case, Shivam Dube suffered a blow to the head and was unable to continue, leading to Rana being brought in as a substitute.
However, the rules also state that the concussion substitute can only perform the role of the player they are replacing. In this case, Dube is an all-rounder and a bowler, so Rana was allowed to bowl in his place. This decision was made to ensure that the integrity of the game is maintained and that the team is not unfairly disadvantaged by the loss of a player.
While some may argue that Rana should not have been allowed to bowl as a substitute, it is important to remember that the rules are in place to protect the safety and well-being of the players. In this instance, the match officials deemed Rana’s participation as a substitute to be within the rules, and the game continued as normal.
Ultimately, it is up to the match officials to make these decisions based on the circumstances of the match. As fans, we may not always agree with their rulings, but we must trust that they are acting in the best interest of the game and the players involved.
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India vs England LIVE: Fourth T20, Pune – cricket score & updates
Welcome to the live coverage of the fourth T20 match between India and England happening at Pune. Both teams are geared up for an exciting showdown as they look to clinch the series. Stay tuned for ball-by-ball updates and live scores as the action unfolds on the field.
India won the toss and elected to bat first. The opening batsmen are out in the middle and the game is about to begin. Will India be able to set a challenging target for England or will the visitors’ bowlers dominate the game? Follow along as we bring you all the live updates and highlights from the match.
Don’t miss out on any of the action as the two teams battle it out for supremacy in this crucial encounter. Keep refreshing this page for the latest scores, wickets, and key moments from the match. Let’s sit back, relax, and enjoy some thrilling cricket action.
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The square boundaries are relatively short in Pune, so it’ll be interesting to see whether England stick with the heavy length they bowled so successfully in Rajkot.
Jacob Bethell and Saqib Mahmood come into the England team in place of Jamie Smith and Mark Wood.
India make three changes: Arshdeep Singh, who was rested in the third T20I, Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube are preferred to Mohammed Shami, Dhruv Jurel and Washington Sundar.
India Samson (wk), Abhishek, Varma, Suryakumar (c), Hardik, Dube, Rinku, Axar, Arshdeep, Bishnoi, Chakravarthy.
England Salt (wk), Duckett, Buttler (c), Brook, Livingstone, Bethell, Overton, Carse, Archer, Rashid, Saqib.
Jos Buttler has called correctly for the first time on tour, which means England will chase for the first time in the series.
Ben Duckett on England’s win in Rajkot
It’s a big moment for this team because it could have gone a different way. Credit to the guys for doing exactly what [Brendon McCullum] wants us to go and do. It’s to entertain. At times it’s not going to work, and that’s fine. But we could easily be 2-1 up in the series if things had gone a little bit better for us at the back end of the second game.
Hello and welcome to episode four of Bazball Nights, England’s new white-ball spin-off. So far it’s been great fun, with episodes devoted to mystery spin, raw pace and tediously extended metaphors and canny left-arm seam.
England won superbly in Rajkot to keep the series alive, when their counter-intuitive decision to pick four genuinely quick bowlers paid off; another win today would set up a series decider at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. And even if they lose, the cricket will never, ever be dull.
The match starts at 1.30pm
Welcome to the live coverage of the fourth men’s cricket T20 international match between India and England! Both teams have been in top form throughout the series, with each match being closely contested.
India will be looking to bounce back after a narrow defeat in the previous match, while England will be aiming to maintain their winning streak and seal the series. It promises to be an exciting clash between two of the best T20 teams in the world.
Stay tuned as we provide you with live updates, commentary, and analysis of all the action from the match. Who will come out on top in this crucial encounter? Follow along to find out!
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NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s much-hyped return to Delhi squad turned out to be a damp squib as the former India captain was clean bowled for just 6 runs on the second day of the Ranji Trophy clash against Railways.
Kohli, whose comeback had put Delhi into a frenzy, walked out to bat to loud cheers after the dismissal of Yash Dhull.
The Railways bowlers tested the modern day great with some fine incoming deliveries that Kohli managed to play.
Virat got off the mark with a single to the covers as the Delhi crowd cheered on.
As Himanshu Sangwan came in the attack, Virat stepped out of the crease and hit a delivery to the long-on fence for his first boundary and the Delhi crowd went berserk.
However, Himanshu Sangwan had his revenge on the very next delivery as Kohli again stepped out of his crease, but the ball came back in viciously after pitching and sneaked through the bat-pad gap to send the off-stump cart-wheeling all the way to the slips.
The Delhi crowd was stunned into silence as a disappointed Kohli walked back towards the pavilion – his stay at the crease lasting 15 balls accounting for 6 runs.
Who is Himanshu Sangwan
Born in Najafgarh, the right-arm medium-fast bowler also hails from Delhi and made his List A debut in 2019 in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, followed by his Twenty20 debut in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and first-class debut in the Ranji Trophy in the same year.
Sangwan worked as a ticket collector at the New Delhi Railway Station before his cricketing career took off.
Sangwan’s time at the MRF Pace Foundation, where he trained under Australian fast-bowling great Glenn McGrath, marked a pivotal moment in his career. Sangwan’s growth as a bowler was greatly aided by McGrath’s advice, who placed a strong emphasis on patience and keeping to the fundamentals.
Sangwan put up a standout effort at the Wankhede Stadium in a Ranji Trophy match versus Mumbai. In the game, he claimed six wickets, including the valuable scalps of Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane, helping Railways defeat the 41-time Ranji winners by ten wickets.
Virat Kohli clean bowled: Who is Himanshu Sangwan, who ruined India superstar’s Ranji Trophy return
Indian cricket fans were left stunned as they witnessed captain Virat Kohli being clean bowled for a duck in his much-anticipated Ranji Trophy return. The man responsible for this unexpected dismissal was none other than Himanshu Sangwan, a relatively unknown fast bowler hailing from Haryana.
Sangwan, who has been making steady progress in domestic cricket, proved his mettle by dismissing one of the world’s best batsmen with a peach of a delivery. His pace, swing, and accuracy troubled Kohli right from the start, eventually leading to his downfall.
But who is Himanshu Sangwan, and how did he manage to outsmart a batting genius like Kohli? Sangwan, a 26-year-old pacer, has been a consistent performer for Haryana in domestic cricket. He has honed his skills by playing in various age-group tournaments and has gradually risen through the ranks to make a name for himself.
Sangwan’s ability to swing the ball both ways, coupled with his sharp pace, makes him a dangerous proposition for any batsman. His performance against Kohli in the Ranji Trophy match not only showcased his talent but also earned him widespread recognition in the cricketing fraternity.
While Kohli’s dismissal may have come as a shock to many, it was a testament to Sangwan’s hard work and dedication towards the game. His impressive bowling display not only helped his team but also provided a glimpse of his potential at the highest level.
As cricket fans continue to ponder over Kohli’s rare failure, Himanshu Sangwan’s name will undoubtedly be remembered for his role in one of the most memorable moments in domestic cricket. The young pacer has announced himself on the big stage and is set to make a mark in the years to come.
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Key events
31st over: Sri Lanka 95-4 (Chandimal 42, de Silva 13) Kuhnemann returns for an eighth over, seemingly recovered from that fractured and dislocated thumb injury he suffered a few weeks ago. De Silva takes him for a clipped a single through midwicket and Chandimal drives to long off to retain strike. Sri Lanka now trail by 559.
30th over: Sri Lanka 93-4 (Chandimal 41, De Silva 12) Reverse swept to the rope! Now Chandimal gets in on the counterattack, taking on Lyon and winning. The GOAT mixes up the next two, sends them through faster, flatter. Chandimal defends them before flinching weirdly at the final delivery and punching it fine for a single.
29th over: Sri Lanka 87-4 (Chandimal 36, De Silva 11) Swept for FOUR! Great shot by De Silva. He swatted at the previous ball and missed but hasd the courage to double down and try again. Kuhnemann knew an attack was coming and dropped it short and Sri Lanka’s captain duly went into a crouch and belted him square to the boundary.
28th over: Sri Lanka 81-4 (Chandimal 36, De Silva 5) At the venue where he took a five-for on debut 12 years ago, Lyon continues to befuddle the Sri Lankans. The ball is now spinning noticeably more than on day two and Lyon has this pair pinned in the crease. They eke two singles, neither from a convincing stroke.
27th over: Sri Lanka 79-4 (Chandimal 35, De Silva 4) Kuhnemann delivers a maiden as De Silva recovers from an appeal on the second ball – a bottom edge saves him – and defends the rest.
26th over: Sri Lanka 79-4 (Chandimal 35, De Silva 4) Lyon enters his 11th over with 1-31. This is the old man from Young’s 135th Test and his dismissal of Angelo Mathews last night gave him 540 Test wickets. A 23-year-old Lyon made his debut here 12 years ago wearing a lot of hair and although the locks have been lost, the legend has grown and the GOAT always has a ball in Galle. De Silva tries three reverse sweeps in this over and none work.
25th over: Sri Lanka 78-4 (Chandimal 35, De Silva 3) The Big Kuhnemann is on. The Queensland leftie opened the bowling with Starc yesterday and rewarded captain Smith’s faith by picking up the wicket of Oshada Fernando in his first over. Today’s start isn’t as smooth. Finding a ball drifting too wide outside off, De Silva opens the face late to dab it past slip and run three. Good chasing by Todd Murphy at third man saves four.
24th over: Sri Lanka 73-4 (Chandimal 33, De Silva 0) With a little dance and a lot of power, Chandimal skips out and on drives Lyon to the boundary. Good batting. Sri Lanka are in a hole but they must attack and score runs to dig themselves toward a draw. It won’t be easy though. Lyon is in the zone and responds to that lashing with five probing dot balls.
23rd over: Sri Lanka 69-4 (Chandimal 29, De Silva 0) Ouch! Chandimal’’s attempt to pull Starc off his hip has backfired painfully. He was too slow through the shot and it has cannoned into the exposed area between the hip and the rib cage. Chandimal calls for the medic straight away. Magic spray. Magic sponge. Magic gum. He takes anything he can get. Restored, he faces up again, bravely ducking and swinging a short ball off the helmet badge and getting it square for a single.
22nd over: Sri Lanka 68-4 (Chandimal 28, De Silva 0) Chandimal’s single means De Silva gets his first look at Nathan Lyon today. He’s wary of what he sees which is sharp turn out of that rough patch outside off. De Silva is in his 62nd Test and has 12 centuries at an average of 40 so he knows a trap when he sees one.
21st over: Sri Lanka 67-4 (Chandimal 26, De Silva 0) New batter is Sri Lanka’s captain Dhananjaya de Silva. He plays out the over safely as Sri Lanka try to build a partnership of substance to scale this Australian Everest. As Starc celebrates his second wicket, his partner Alyssa Healy has just walked to the wicket at the MCG, replacing Phoebe Litchfield who has been dismissed by Lauren Bell to leave Australia 99-2.
Starc strikes! That’s a big wicket on day three as Mendis goes cheaply (for him). It was a lucky wicket for the big wuick. He sprayed it down the leg-side and Mendis chased it and unfortunately caught the edge. Carey pouched the chance with ease.
20th over: Sri Lanka 66-3 (Chandimal 26, Mendis 15) Usman Khawaja didn’t field yesterday due to cramp. Fair enough too after he batted 503 minutes and 352 balls. Instead Nathan McSweeney was sent in his stead and took a superb juggling catch in the gully to dismiss Dimuth Karunaratne for 7. McSweeney is back out there this morning as Ussie guzzles pickle juice in the shade of the dressing-rooms. Three singles from this Lyon over as Sri Lanka’s batters stay busy.
19th over: Sri Lanka 63-3 (Chandimal 24, Mendis 14) Mendis plays an aggressive angled bat to Starc but can’t get past the man at gully. He tries to drive the third but it sprays off the inside edge. Good to see an aggressive approach from the Sri Lankans this morning. Chandimal and Mendis are brilliant batters, highly capable of big runs on home pitches and have each compiled their highest Test scores at Galle so why not? A Chandimal single and a leg bye in this over means Sri Lanka are now only 591 behind.
18th over: Sri Lanka 61-3 (Chandimal 23, Mendis 14) Nathan Lyon is fizzing his off spinners into the rough left by Mitchell Starc’s big hooves. Second ball falls short of that golden rough and Chandimal pulls it for a boundary. Lyon’s riposte is brilliant. Chandimal is drawn forward to a floater and gets a thick edge. It should be safely scooped up by first slip but Smith is standing wider than usual and it flies past his left hand and runs for four. Lyon puts his hands to his head, tearing out invisible hair. He recovers to rip another past the edge. Chandimal recovers too, reverse sweeping the final ball for four. 12 from the over!
17th over: Sri Lanka 47-3 (Chandimal 9, Mendis 14) Mitchell Starc opens Australia’s attack from the other end. Straight away he slides a sweet nut past Mendis’s edge. Wry grins from batter and bowler. Beautiful bowling at 144kph. Starc is wearing long inner sleeves under his shirt today, perhaps a birthday present for turning 35 yesterday? Starc is full and focused on that channel outside off. Mendis survives but can’t score.
16th over: Sri Lanka 47-3 (Chandimal 9, Mendis 14) Mendis shucks off the rust with a little dab through square leg. Chandimal’s first attempt at a run is much dicier as Lyon tosses one down outside off and finds steep bounce. It leaps past the batter’s throat and goes over Alex Carey’s helmet. We are away!
Players are on the field and Nathan Lyon is at the top of his mark awaiting Kamindu Mendis, a man with five centuries and four fifties from his last 10 Tests! Let’s go…
Don’t forget the Women’s Ashes Test is happening at the MCG, with Australia looking good. Phoebe Litchfield and Annabel Sutherland are in the midst of a 76-run partnership and Australia are cruising at 93-1 in pursuit of England’s 170.
Martin Pegan has out live coverage bubbling here…
Kamindu Mendis and Dinesh Chandimal will resume Sri Lanka’s innings today unbeaten on 13 and 9 respectively. For the home side, their torment in the final session was slightly alleviated by rain, hence the start time of 3.21pm AEST today.
There is more rain predicted for the afternoon but so far things look clear for play to begin on time.
For those who came in late, here’s a report on day two…
Angus Fontaine
Greetings sports fans! Welcome to the Guardian’s live coverage of day three in this first Test between Australian and Sri Lanka at Galle International Cricket Stadium.
Australia are bossing this Test match. An Usman Khawaja double-century 232, Steve Smith’s 141 and Josh Inglis’s 102 on debut have set Sri Lanka the mountainous total of 654 (dec) – a new Australian record for Tests played in Asia. Sent in for an hour in the final session, Sri Lanka collapsed to 44-3!
Can the home side conjure a miracle and pull this Test out of the fire? They still have Dinesh Chandimal at the crease – his glorious double-century in 2022 led Sri Lanka to a comeback victory and a squared series. And his current partner Kamindu Mendis is no slouch either, having scored 1000+ Test runs last year at an average nudging 75.
But the road to another 610 runs and parity is long, winding and steep. It is also deadly, with Australia’s triple-threat spin cartel of Nathan Lyon (1-7), Matthew Kuhnemann (1-26) and Todd Murphy already developing an appetite for destruction.
Play starts at the traditional time of 3.21pm so batten ‘em down and buckle ‘em up. We’ll have action under way soon.
Sri Lanka v Australia: first men’s cricket Test, day three – live updates
The first men’s cricket Test between Sri Lanka and Australia is well underway, with both teams giving it their all on the field. As we enter day three of the Test match, the excitement and tension are palpable as fans eagerly await to see how the game unfolds.
Australia’s cricket team has been in fine form, with standout performances from players like Steve Smith, David Warner, and Pat Cummins. The team has shown great skill and determination in their play, and they will be looking to continue their strong performance as they aim to secure a victory in this Test match.
On the other hand, Sri Lanka is not to be underestimated, as they have some talented players in their lineup who are more than capable of turning the game in their favor. The home team will be looking to put up a tough fight and make a comeback in the match.
Stay tuned for live updates as the action unfolds on the field. Will Australia continue their dominance, or will Sri Lanka fight back and turn the tables? Follow along to find out.
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