Author name: Chirag Sajnani

India secured a 1-0 advantage in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy following a commanding 295-run victory against Australia in the opening Test of the five-match series held in Perth. The Indian team required just two wickets in the final session of Day 4, accomplishing this in a mere five overs. This triumph also marked the conclusion of Australia’s unbeaten run at the Optus Stadium, Perth, which had persisted since 2018. The performance was particularly impressive for the Indian side, especially in light of their recent 3-0 series loss to New Zealand, and the absence of two pivotal players, captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill.

Tilak Varma (120* off 47) and Sanju Samson (109* off 56) established numerous records, leading India to a commanding 135-run victory over South Africa in the fourth T20I held in Johannesburg. Choosing to bat first, the pair formed an impressive partnership of 210 runs, propelling India to a total of 283 for 1, which set a new record for the highest score at the venue by a margin of 23 runs.

New Zealand secured a narrow victory over India by 25 runs on the third day of the final Test in Mumbai, thanks to Ajaz Patel’s impressive performance of 6 wickets for 57 runs in the fourth innings. This triumph marked a historic 3-0 whitewash, the first instance of India being whitewashed at home in a series consisting of three or more matches.

A unified effort in bowling by the West Indies bowlers was complemented by a rapid 94 runs off 69 deliveries from Evin Lewis, leading West Indies to a decisive 8-wicket triumph in the rain-affected first ODI against England in Antigua. Jayden Seales, Matthew Forde, and Alzarri Joseph each claimed two wickets, while Gudakesh Motie excelled with four wickets as England was dismissed for 209 runs. Pursuing a revised target of 157 runs within 35 overs, West Indies accomplished the task in just 25.5 overs, thereby taking the lead in the three-match ODI series.

Sri Lanka achieved a decisive five-wicket win against West Indies in the rain-impacted first ODI held in Pallekele. Chasing a revised target of 232 runs in 37 overs, the home team successfully completed the chase with 31 balls remaining, largely due to the contributions of debutant Nishan Madushka, who scored 69 runs, and captain Charith Asalanka, who added 77 runs to the total.

A robust and unbroken partnership of 75 runs between Will Young (48*) and Rachin Ravindra (39*) propelled New Zealand to an eight-wicket victory in a challenging run chase of 107 on the fifth day of the first Test against India in Bengaluru.

The West Indies secured victory in the inaugural T20I against Sri Lanka by five wickets in Dambulla. Brandon King, with a score of 63, and Evin Lewis, who contributed 50 runs, were the standout performers, forming a significant 107-run partnership for the opening wicket while pursuing a target of 179. Although Kamindu Mendis and Charith Asalanka both made rapid half-centuries for the home team, their efforts ultimately fell short.

Sanju Samson achieved his first T20I century, propelling India to an impressive total of 297 for 6, marking their highest

India has announced a 15-member squad for the forthcoming Test series against New Zealand. Mohammed Shami remains absent from the lineup as he is still in the process of recovering from his injury. In addition, Jasprit Bumrah has been appointed as the vice-captain for this series.