In a fierce battle between young talents from across India, Ritvik Gupta and Swara Karmakar of the Kolkata ThunderBlades emerged as the victors of the Dream UTT Juniors tournament. Co-promoter Vita Dani, along with Dream Sports Foundation CEO Neel Shah and COO Sumit Pandey, presented the awards to the talented youngsters. The tournament's long-term goal is to provide more exposure and platforms for Indian youth to excel in the international stage. Swara, the sixteen-year-old player who secured the win for Kolkata, was in awe of the experience and the opportunity given to her.
Finn Allen's explosive innings, which included a 51-ball 151 and 19 sixes, set multiple records and propelled the Unicorns to a massive 123-run win. Despite early promise from Washington Freedom, the game turned decisively in favor of the Unicorns as Hassan Khan and Haris Rauf took wickets in quick succession. San Francisco Unicorns now have a dominant start to their campaign in the MLC.
Born and brought up in Bengaluru, Sanjay Krishnamurthi always dreamt of playing cricket for India. However, with intense competition and restrictions due to his OCI cardholder status, he made the tough decision to play for the USA. A call-up for the Major League Cricket (MLC) in 2019 changed his life and he made his ODI debut for the USA in 2021. The COVID-19 pandemic also proved to be a blessing in disguise for Krishnamurthi, as it gave him the chance to prolong his stay in the US and pursue his cricketing dreams.
Finn Allen stole the show in the opening match of MLC 2025, delivering a breathtaking innings for San Francisco Unicorns against defending champions Washington Freedom. His record-breaking 51-ball 151 not only secured SFU a resounding victory by 123 runs, but also set multiple records in T20 cricket, including the fastest 150 and most sixes in a T20 innings. Despite a strong start by Freedom's openers, Allen's blitz, along with some excellent bowling from Hassan Khan and Haris Rauf, proved too much for the opposition.
Despite currently being in second last place in the constructors' championship, the Aston Martin F1 team has reason to be optimistic with the addition of renowned designer Adrian Newey. While Newey's major influence won't be seen until 2026, he has already raised the standard and pressure within the team. Their upcoming races will serve as opportunities to fine-tune their methods for future success.
South African cricketer Kagiso Rabada has emerged as a key player in the high-stakes World Test Championship (WTC) Final against Australia. His five-wicket return in the first day of the match not only dismissed the defending champions for a low score of 212, but also made him the fourth-highest wicket-taker for South Africa in Test cricket. With a unique WTC final record and impressive average in ICC knockout games, Rabada's skills are sure to be a highlight in this historic match.
Today marks a historic day at the Lord's Cricket Ground as South Africa and Australia face off in the final of the ICC World Test Championship. Both teams are in pursuit of their respective goals - the South Africans are eyeing their first major ICC title since 1998, while the Aussies are aiming to retain their WTC title. The match is off to an exhilarating start as South Africa's Kagiso Rabada takes two crucial wickets, while Marnus Labuschagne and Steve Smith are trying to steady the ship for Australia. The conditions and pitch are still favoring the bowlers and it remains to be seen how the batsmen manage to deal with them as the day progresses.
In a highly-anticipated match at Lord's, South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first against Australia. In a thrilling display of fast bowling, Kagiso Rabada dismissed Australian openers Usman Khawaja and Cameron Green in the same over, making a statement of intent. The world's top-ranked Test team, Australia, were put to the test by Rabada's fiery spell. Tune in to BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra for live commentary and join the conversation on social media using #bbccricket.
South African bowler Kagiso Rabada proved to be a formidable force in the ICC World Test Championship final as he took two crucial wickets in one over against Australia on the opening day at Lord's. His dismissal of Usman Khawaja for a duck and Cameron Green for just five runs left the Aussies struggling at 16-2. To follow the live action, UK viewers can tune in to coverage of South Africa vs. Australia on the field.
Led by captain Angkrish Raghuvanshi and guided by Team Principal Vikrant Yeligati, SoBo Mumbai Falcons dominate in their league stage tie against Aakash Tigers Mumbai Western Suburbs, securing their spot in the semifinals. With standout performances from top scorer Ishan Mulchandani, experienced pacer Siddharth Raut, and all-around contributions from Vinayak Bhoir and Akash Parkar, the Falcons look to take on NaMo Bandra Blasters in the upcoming semifinal clash. Will this well-balanced team continue to soar to victory? Stay tuned for more updates from the T20 Mumbai league.