In an explosive display of batting, Australia's Beth Mooney scored a century in just 57 balls, equaling the record for second fastest in women's ODI history. The aggressive performance left India reeling and exposed flaws in their bowling strategy, with the team conceding the most runs in ODI history. As the ODI World Cup looms, India must address these issues and improve their game.
In an exciting Merseyside derby, Liverpool managed to hold onto their lead against rivals Everton, securing an important victory in the Premier League. The match was just one of four games featured in BBC Radio 5 Live's comprehensive coverage of the league, with more action to come later in the day. Tune in to catch the upcoming matches, including Manchester United vs Chelsea and Fulham vs Brentford, and join the conversation by pressing the 'get involved' button.
In the highly-anticipated Merseyside Derby, Liverpool has struck first with a goal from midfielder Ryan Gravenberch. The Dutchman showcased his skills by switching the ball from left to right before receiving a perfect through ball from Mohamed Salah. Gravenberch then delicately chipped the ball over Everton's goalkeeper, Jordan Pickford, giving Liverpool the 1-0 lead.
Canada, who defied the odds by crowd-funding $1 million to finance their Women's Rugby World Cup journey, put on a dominant first-half performance against six-time champions New Zealand, taking a 24-7 lead at halftime. Despite New Zealand's attempts to close the gap with two tries, Canada maintained their lead and secured an impressive victory, handing the Black Ferns their first World Cup defeat since 2014. They will now face either England or France in the final next Saturday, with the Red Roses and Les Bleues facing off in the second semi-final on Saturday.
Abhishek Sharma's father sheds light on the early days of his son's career, highlighting his dedication and hard work. He also credits Yuvraj Singh for helping his son as a mentor. With his natural power-hitting and strong technique, Abhishek has become an indispensable player for the Indian T20I team. His father also reveals that he used to make his son face balls at 150kph during his U16 days in training, showcasing his determination and potential as a player.
In a historic moment, 43-year-old Aamir Kaleem from Oman became the oldest batter to achieve a half-century against a full-member nation in T20Is, surpassing Chris Gayle's record of 41 years and 294 days. Only four other batters over the age of 40 have managed to achieve this feat. The overall record for the oldest batter to score a half-century in T20Is is held by Luxembourg's Tony Whiteman, who was 52 years and 101 days at the time. Kaleem's impressive innings also included a partnership of 93 runs with Hammad Mirza, who also scored a half-century for Oman in the match.
India all-rounder Hardik Pandya suffered a heartbreaking run out at the non-striker's end against Oman in the 2025 Asia Cup. Pandya, who had just scored a single off his first ball, was run out due to a deflection off the bowler's fingers. It has not been a great tournament for Pandya so far, as he has had limited opportunities to showcase his skills. Despite Oman's tough fight in the first innings, India were still in a strong position at 125/4 in 12 overs with Sanju Samson and Shivam Dube at the crease.
India's young left-arm seamer, Arshdeep Singh, surpassed a milestone today during the Asia Cup match against Oman. At just 26 years old, he became the first Indian bowler to take 100 wickets in men's T20 Internationals. This achievement is a validation of his crucial role in India's T20 setup and solidifies his position as a reliable match-winner. It also ignites a healthy competition among India's pacers, pushing them to maintain high-performance standards.
Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh made history as he became the first player from his country to take 100 wickets in T20I cricket. Singh, who had been waiting for an opportunity to showcase his skills, took the crucial wicket of Vinayak Shukla in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025 match against Oman. Not only did he become the fastest pacer to reach this milestone, but he also helped India secure a 21-run victory against a tough Oman side. Despite a valiant effort from Oman's batsmen, Singh's record-breaking performance stole the show.
In a stunning display of skill, Oman's opening duo of Jatinder Singh and Aamir Kaleem made history by recording a 56-run partnership against full-member nation India in a T20I match. This is only the second time an associate nation has achieved this feat, with Afghanistan being the first. Despite this strong showing, India was able to secure a win, thanks to a strong performance from their reserve players.