Author: Saurabh Chede

When one speaks of being unlucky in cricket, the names of South Africa and New Zealand always come on top. Both teams have been constant forces in cricket, but they have been unfortunate in winning major ICC titles. On the bilateral front as well, South Africa and New Zealand have challenged each other fiercely. Both sides have met each other on numerous occasions, with South Africa holding an edge over the Blackcaps. On that note, we’ll look at the head-to-head record between South Africa and New Zealand in ODI cricket. South Africa vs New Zealand Head-to-Head in ODIs Matches Played74South…

India and Australia are two of the best teams going around in international cricket. And whenever these two sides play against each other, there’s always a close contest. This has been visible in ODIs as well, with both teams giving their all to win matches. Historically, Australia have dominated over India, but since the last few years, things have become almost equal. On that note, let’s look at the head-to-head record between India and Australia in ODI cricket. India vs Australia Head-to-Head in ODIs Matches Played152India Won58Australia Won84Matches Tied0No Result10 Well, Australia hold a clear upper hand over India in…

Following the first semi-final, South Africa and New Zealand will square off in the second semi-final of the Champions Trophy 2025. Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium will host the match on March 5, 2025. South Africa topped Group B with five points without a defeat to qualify for their ICC knockout since 2023. New Zealand, on the other hand, finished second in Group A with four points. Both teams have been quite unlucky in ICC tournaments in the past few years, falling short of winning the titles. So, South Africa and New Zealand will look to give their all to overcome the…

The Champions Trophy 2025 is moving closer to its end. Now, only one group stage match remains. India and New Zealand will wrap up the group stage before the focus shifts towards the semi-finals. Both teams have already booked their semi-final tickets, though this match will determine their opponents. Interestingly, both teams are unbeaten. So they would like to continue the momentum going into the semi-final. Dubai will host the clash between undefeated India and New Zealand on March 2, 2025. And here’s the match day pitch and weather report for the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. IND vs NZ, 12th…

Following a 44-run win against New Zealand, India sealed the top spot on the Group A points table. And this confirmed India will face Australia in the first semi-final of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. India have entered the semi-final on the back of a comprehensive performance. Australia, on the other hand, have shown why they are the best in ICC tournaments. The Aussies may not have played all three games completely, but everyone got a glimpse of their never-say-die attitude during the 352-run chase against England. India tasted this firsthand in the 2023 ODI World Cup final. So, they…

South Africa and England are quite fierce competitors. Both teams have been playing each other since 1992 in ODI cricket. And we have seen both sides engaging in some close games in the format. The head-to-head record also reflects the same, signifying the competitiveness between both teams. On that note, let’s look at the head-to-head record between South Africa and England in ODIs. South Africa vs England Head-to-Head in ODIs Matches Played71South Africa Won35England Won30Matches Tied 1No Result5 South Africa have a slight edge over England in ODIs. In 71 encounters between them, South Africa have emerged victorious in 35 games,…

Afghanistan’s rise in world cricket has been phenomenal. They have overcome lots of odds to challenge their mighty opponents. And it’s pretty evident from their recent performance, including against Australia. Afghanistan were almost on the fringes of beating the six-time world champions in the 2023 World Cup but fell short in their efforts. And as both teams continue to meet in global events, one can dream of Afghanistan giving Australia a run for their money. Having said that, here’s the head-to-head record between Afghanistan and Australia in ODI cricket. Read Also:- Afghanistan vs England Head-to-Head Record in ODI Cricket Afghanistan…

With the Champions Trophy 2025 almost over, teams will now set their eyes on the next year’s T20 World Cup. And the Asian teams will start preparing for the global T20 tournament with the Asia Cup. The continental cricket tournament will return in 2025. Keeping in mind the T20 World Cup, it will follow the shorter format this time around. The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will organise the Asia Cup 2025 in September, though the confirmed dates are not known yet. Additionally, it will take place in a neutral country, even though India are the official hosts. As many as…

The 11th match of the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025 will pit South Africa against England. Both teams will square off on March 1 in Karachi. South Africa still have hopes of qualifying for the semi-finals with three points in the bag. So, Temba Bavuma will be eager to win this important game and make another knockout appearance. England, on the other hand, have nothing to lose. After two defeats against Australia and Afghanistan, their campaign is all but over. But the Jos Buttler-led squad will aim to return home with a win and possibly derail South Africa’s semi-final hopes. As…

Afghanistan pulled off yet another stunning win over England to keep them alive in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2025. Now, they will take a lot of confidence from this win to the next clash. Afghanistan will face Australia in their last group stage match, which is a must-win game for both teams. Australia sit in the second spot with three points, while Afghanistan have two points. So a win here will take one of these teams closer to the semi-final berth. With everything on the line for both teams, here’s a look at the pitch and weather report for Gaddafi…