Nepal and Oman are successfully qualified for the Men's T20 World Cup in 2024. The associate nations booked their spots at next year's tournament after winning their respective semi-finals at the ICC's Asia regional qualifiers. Both clashes took place in Nepal. The hosts claimed an eight-wicket win over UAE in Mulpani while Oman defeated Bahrain by 10 wickets in Kirtipur.
Nepal and Oman became the 17th and 18th teams to qualify for the T20 World Cup, which will be held in the USA and West Indies, with the final two places to be confirmed at the Africa qualifier in Namibia at the end of the month.
It will be Nepal's second appearance at a men's T20 World Cup having featured in the 2014 edition in Bangladesh, going out in the first stage while Oman will feature for a third time after first-stage exits in 2016 and 2021.
They will join Australia, England, India, New Zealand, Netherlands, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Ireland, Scotland, Papua New Guinea, and Canada, with the West Indies and USA qualifying as hosts.
Title favourites India will begin their campaign in the Asia Cup 2025 T20 cricket tournament against hosts United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai on Wednesday.
During this time, Team India will try to establish adequate balance in the team through the all-rounder. However, India are yet to decide whether to field a third spinner or a specialist pacer in the encounter. This decision directly affects their opening Asia Cup game against hosts UAE.
Here is everything you need to know before the India vs UAE clash in the Asia Cup 2025.
The India vs UAE, Asia Cup 2025 match 2 will be televised live on the Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 5 channels. For Hindi commentary, fans can watch the match on Sony Sports 3; Sony Sports 4 will provide Tamil and Telugu commentary.
The match will be live-streamed on the Sony LIV app and website in India.
India vs UAE: Head-to-head stats
Interestingly, India and the UAE have clashed only once before in T20I. That encounter came during the 2016 Asia Cup, where India cruised to victory by nine wickets.
Since then, UAE has quietly grown into a competitive side. After the last T20 World Cup, they have played 27 T20 internationals, winning 20 of them, a remarkable record for an emerging cricket nation. What makes this even more significant is that most of their victories have come in multi-nation tournaments.
Total Matches
India
UAE
1
1
0
Pitch Report: Dubai International Cricket Stadium
The Dubai International Stadium has traditionally offered a fair balance between bat and ball. Both pacers and spinners find opportunities here, with spinners often turning the tide in the middle overs.
Weather Report
Fans need not worry about weather interruptions. The forecast for September 10 suggests clear skies with no chance of rain. However, conditions will be hot, with temperatures likely to touch 35°C and humidity hovering around 65%, which could test the players’ endurance.
India enters the contest as overwhelming favorites, but the UAE cannot be taken lightly. Their recent consistency in multi-nation tournaments highlights their potential to spring surprises. For India, this match offers an opportunity to fine-tune their combinations ahead of tougher challenges in the tournament.
With crowd support expected to be strong for both sides, fans can anticipate an electric atmosphere at the Dubai International Stadium. All eyes will be on Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, India’s new-look batting order, and whether UAE can rise to the occasion on home soil.
ICC Women's World Cup Past Winners & Most Successful Teams
With the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 set to be hosted by India and Sri Lanka from 30 September to 2 November 2025, we present you with the past winners and most successful teams of the tournament.
Australia are the defending champions of Women's World Cup.
The ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is scheduled to be hosted by India in September-October. This will be the 13th edition of the tournament. India has reached the final of the Women's ODI Cricket World Cup twice, but has never won it.
Australia Women’s Team lift the previous edition of the ICC World Cup at the Christchurch Cricket Stadium in New Zealand. They defeated the England team with 71 runs.
Let's have a look at the ICC Women's World Cup past winners and most successful teams.
The women's cricket World Cup was held 2 years before the first men's World Cup. In 1973, the tournament was first hosted with 7 teams participating in the tournament. The tournament was hosted by England. England became the champion by defeating Australia in the 60-over tournament.
India was not a part of it. The Indian women's cricket team made its debut in the Women's Cricket World Cup in 1978, which was hosted by India.
England scored a mammoth total of 279/3 in 60 overs with Enid Bakewell scoring 118 and captain Rachael Heyhoe Flint contributing 64. Australia struggled to chase the target and scored 187/9. Bakewell became the highest run scorer in the tournament. She scored 264 runs. Rosalind Heggs of England took the most wickets with 12.
Australia are the defending champions of Women's World Cup.
Australia beat England by 71 runs to lift the ICC Women's World Cup 2022 trophy. This is the seventh World Cup title for the Australian women.
The Meg Lanning-led side had put up 356 runs on the scoreboard for the loss of 5 wickets while batting first and managed to get England all out for 285 runs despite Natalie Sciver's brave attempts to keep her side still in the game.
ICC Women's World Cup | Most Successful Teams
Australia is the most successful women's cricket team with seven titles. Australia has dominated women’s cricket like no other team, winning the most ICC trophies in history. With a staggering 7 titles in the Women’s ODI World Cup, the Australian Women’s team has set the benchmark for excellence on the global stage.
Their closest competitor, England, has managed to secure four World Cups, a distant second that underscores Australia’s dominance.
Australia (7 times): 1978, 1982, 1989, 1998, 2005, 2013, 2022
ICC tournaments hosted by India – History & Highlights
With India getting ready to host the ICC Women's World Cup 2025, here is the history and highlights from all the ICC tournaments hosted by India. India could lift the title only once at home.
Australia Women's won three World Cup titles hosted by India. Image | Getty Images via ESPNCricinfo
India is a nation where cricket is not just a sport but a religion. The crowd, the stadiums, and most importantly, the passion for cricket that the vibrant atmosphere brings, have made every ICC tournament hosted on Indian soil unforgettable.
Therefore, when it comes to hosting ICC tournaments, India delivers an experience like no other.
This article will take you through the history and highlights of ICC tournaments hosted by India that captivated millions.
ICC Men's Cricket World Cup
India lifts the ICC World Cup for the second time in 2011 after a victory over Sri Lanka. Image | Mint
The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup, inaugurated in 1975, has had 13 seasons so far. Out of which, India hosted the tournament 4 times, in the years: 1987, 1996, 2011, 2023. They are also scheduled to host the 2031 season, alongside Bangladesh.
Here's the detailed highlight of each year:
1987: First edition in India, co-hosted with Pakistan
Australia won the 1987 World Cup. Image | Chris Cole/Allsport
The 1987 Cricket World Cup was the first time the tournament was held outside England. It was known as the "Reliance Cup" due to sponsorship and was also the first 50-over WC, reduced from 60 overs in previous editions.
Co-hosted with Pakistan, India topped the group stage and had a great season. However, they were eliminated in the semi-finals by England at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
The Final was played at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata, between Australia and England. Australia won their first title and lifted the World Cup with pride on Indian soil.
1996: Second edition with co-hosts Pakistan and Sri Lanka
1996 Cricket World Cup semi-final at Eden Gardens was abrupted by fans. Image | ESPNCricinfo
This edition was hosted by India, along with Pakistan and Sri Lanka. India faced a controversial semi-final defeatagainst Sri Lanka at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. It was caused due to crowd disturbance and India's collapsing run chase, which ultimately led to the game being abandoned.
Sri Lanka won their first World Cup title by defeating Australia and became the first co-host to do so.
2011: India's home triumph
India lifted the Cricket World Cup after 28 years. Image | cricbuzz.com
Co-hosted with Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, this was India's ultimate dream and crowning moment. Led by MS Dhoni, India had a dominant campaign and went on to win the World Cup, defeating Sri Lanka in a memorable final.
India became the first team to win the World Cup on home soil. The fact that the final match was held at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, makes it even more special. The roar of the crowd, legendary performances, and the winning six will be forever etched in the hearts of millions.
The final was also the first time two Asian teams played against each other in the tournament's history.
2023: India's unfulfilled dream and heartbreak on home soil
As the sole host, India delivered a spectacular performance throughout the tournament. They dominated every opponent in the group stage and the semi-final, without losing a single match across all venues.
However, despite their brilliant efforts, they lost to the Australian side in the final, held at the world's largest stadium, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. This was a major heartbreak for the team and fans, who dreamed of a home victory after 12 years.
Virat Kohli was named the player of the tournament, setting a new record for most runs in a single WC edition, and Mohammed Shami was the leading wicket-taker.
ICC Men's T20 World Cup
India has formally hosted the ICC Men's T20 World Cuptwice. Here's a summary of those tournaments:
2016: A carnival of T20 cricket on Indian soil
An emotional Virat Kohli walkes off the field after their semi-final defeat against West Indies. Image | ESPNcricinfo
India battled through every match brilliantly in the season with a great squad. However, their journey ended in the semi-final with a high-scoring loss against the West Indies at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.
This season was a special one and delivered many dramatic, nail-biting encounters. The final match, held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is also popular for its thrilling finish, where Carlos Brathwaite hit four consecutive sixes to seal the victory for WI against England.
2021: India's hostship amidst global challenges (Held in UAE & Oman)
Although India was the designated host, the tournament was moved to the UAE and Oman due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in India. They also had a disappointing campaign, failing to qualify for the semi-finals.
ICC Men's Champions Trophy
India officially hosted the ICC Men's Champions Trophyonce, in 2006, and is set to host the 2029 edition.
2006: India's first and only edition as hosts
Rahul Dravid and Ricky Ponting shaking hands before a match in 2006 Champions Trophy. Image | NewsBytes
This was the fifth edition of the Champions Trophy and the first time India had the sole hosting rights. They had a disappointing start to the season and failed to progress beyond the group stage, leading to an early exit.
The tournament featured 10 teams, and the Australian side, led by Ricky Ponting, emerged as champions.
ICC Women's Cricket World Cup
India has hosted the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup3 times, in the years 1978, 1997, and 2013. They are also scheduled to co-host the 2025 season.
This was India's debut World Cup appearance as well as the first time hosting the tournament. They lost all three matches against Australia, England, and New Zealand in the round-robin format, and finished fourth (last).
This was the first time the tournament was being hosted outside England.
1997: A record-breaking season in India
Australian capatain Blenda Clrake and her teammates running a victory lap after winning the 1997 Women's World Cup at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Image | Getty Images via ESPNCricinfo
This was the largest Women's World Cup at that time, featuring 11 teams and 32 matches across various venues in India. India put up a strong fight, but was defeated by Australia in the semis.
The final at Eden Gardens attracted a significant crowd, showcasing the growing interest in women's cricket. Australia won their fourth Women's World Cup title, beating New Zealand, and their second on Indian soil.
2013: India's early exit in the home tournament
Australia lifting their 6th WC title with their win in 2013 World Cup. Image | Olympics.com
This edition saw several close matches throughout the group stage. India, as hosts, had a disappointing campaign and failed to go beyond the group stage. Yet again, Australia secured their sixth WC title, and the 3rd on Indian soil.
ICC Women's T20 World Cup
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup, organised in 2009, has been conducted for 9 seasons so far. India has hosted the tournament once, in 2016.
2016: A global showcase of women's T20 cricket in India
WI-W lifting the 2016 T20 World Cup trophy. Image | ESPNcricinfo
This tournament, held alongside the Men's T20 World Cup, served as a significant platform. India had a challenging season, winning only a single match against Bangladesh and losing the remaining ones.
West Indies emerged as champions in an intense final against Australia and lifted their first T20 World Cup title.
Veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar produced a sensational double-wicket maiden over in Qualifier 2 of the UPT20 League 2025, reminding fans of his golden days with the new ball. With this, he surpassed Piyush Chawla in the list of most T20 wickets among Indian bowlers. Despite not being in India’s recent plans, Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues to prove his effectiveness in domestic and franchise leagues, with his control, accuracy, and ability to strike early making him a valuable asset for any team.
Indian bowlers with most T20 wickets
We will give the list of Indian bowlers with most T20 wickets.
4. Ravichandran Ashwin | 317 T20 Wickets
A test legend in his own rights, Ravichandran Ashwin had started his career with the T20s. It was Chennai Super Kings who had found the spark in him which helped him gain the exposure to evantually get selected for India and flourish as an all-format bowler. The off-spinner from Tamil Nadu has played 333 T20 games so far in his career and took 317 wickets at an astonishing economoy rate of 7.11.
In IPL, he has played for teams like CSK, Kings XI Punjab, Rajasthan Royals, Rising Pune Supergiants and Delhi Capitals along with playing for the Indian team and Tamil Nadu in his career. In his 221 IPL games, he has taken 187 wickets at 7.20 runs per over. For India, in T20Is, Ashwin has the off-spinner took 72 wickets in only 65 games.
Tournament
Matches
Wickets
Economy Rate
Average
Best Figure
5WI
T20I
65
72
6.90
23.22
4/8
0
IPL
221
187
7.20
30.22
4/34
0
Champions League
24
30
7.44
22.16
4/18
0
Total T20s
333
317
7.11
26.94
4/8
0
3. Piyush Chawla | 319 T20 Wickets
The leg spinner has been playing T20s since 2007 and has played a total 297 T20 matches so far in his career. In his career, he has taken 319 T20 wickets with an economy rate of 7.53. However, he only played 7 T20 internationals for India and took only 4 wickets for the country.
In the Indian Premier League, he has featured in 192 games for Chennai Super Kings, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians. Chawla has been one of the most successful bowlers in the tournament with 192 wickets with an economy rate of 7.96 runs per over.
Moreover, he has played for overseas teams like Sussex in Vitality Blast Tournament in England.
Tournament
Matches
Wickets
Economy
Average
BBI
5W
IPL
192
192
7.96
26.60
4/17
0
Champions League
8
8
8.07
28.25
2/17
0
Vitality Blast
1
2
4.25
8.50
2/17
0
T20Is
7
4
6.56
37.75
2/13
0
T20s (Total)
297
319
7.53
24.45
4/12
0
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar | 327 T20 wickets
The 35-year-old medium pacer has been one of the highest wicket-takers for India in T20I cricket. In T20 internationals for India,Bhuvnewshwar Kumarhas taken90 wicketsin 87 T20I matches at an outstanding economy rate of 6.96, including two five-wicket hauls.
In Indian Premier League, while playing for Pune Warriors, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Buvi has taken 198 wickets in 190 matches at an excellent economy rate of 7.69 runs per over. In total, Bhuvneshwar so far has taken327 wicketsin T20 cricket in 309 matches at 7.36 runs per over.
He stands as the second highest wicket-taker among Indians in T20 cricket and is theonly Indian fast bowler to take more than 300 wicketsin shortest format of the game.
Tournament
Matches
Wickets
Economy Rate
Average
Best Figure
5WI
T20I
87
90
6.96
23.10
5/4
2
IPL
190
198
7.69
27.33
5/19
2
Champions League
1
0
7.75
-
-
0
Total T20s
309
327
7.36
25.11
5/4
5
1. Yuzvendra Chahal | 380 T20 Wickets
Yuzvendra Chahal is perhaps the most Indian successful bowlers in the shortest format of the game. The leg-spinner from Haryana started his career with IPL teams like Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and made a name for yourself to get into the Indian team.
Chahal spent eight seasons with Royal Challengers Bangalore and with 139 wickets, is still their highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League history. However, RCB decided not to retain him in the 2022 mega auction, and Chahal headed to Rajasthan Royals.
In IPL 2025 Mega acution, he became the most expensive spinner in the tournament's history as Punjab Kings bought him for INR 18 cr. Till now, in IPL, Chahal has taken 221 wickets, and is the most successful bowler in the tournament's history. For India, he has played 80 T20I games and once was the highest wicket-taker for India in T20Is with 96 wickets.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday announced that the upcoming ICC Women's World Cup 2025 will feature the biggest ever prize money for the winning team.
This time the champion team will get 4.48 million US dollars (about Rs 39.55 crores), which is almost four times more than the prize money of the previous edition (1.32 million dollars or Rs 11.65 crores).
Prize money increases more than the 2023 Men’s World Cup
Women's World Cup 2025, to be held from September 30 to November 2 under the hosting of India and Sri Lanka, will be played between a total of eight teams.
The total prize money of this tournament will be US $ 13.88 million (about Rs 122.5 crore), which is almost three times more than the last World Cup held in New Zealand in 2022 (3.5 million dollars i.e. Rs 31 crore).
Moreover, this prize money is more than the Men's World Cup 2023 ($10 million i.e. Rs 88.26 crore).
'strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.'
The winning team of the men's ODI World Cup in 2023, Australia, received Rs 33.31 crore. Whereas, the runner-up India received Rs 16.65 crore. The winning amount of the Women's ODI World Cup is much more than this.
According to the ICC, the purpose of this increase is to increase the popularity of women's cricket and to give it equal respect as men's cricket.
“Strategy to focus on the growth of the women’s game.” ICC said in its statement on Sunday.
Women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men: Jay Shah
In another boost for women's cricket, there will be a huge increase in prize money for the @ICC Women’s @CricketWorldCup 2025. Overall prize money totals USD $13.88M, a 297% increase from the last edition and more than the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup 2023 (USD $10M). #CWC25pic.twitter.com/rXtIhFEax5
ICC president Jay Shah said that the increased prize money shows that the global body will treat women players as equals to men’s cricketers.
“This announcement marks a defining milestone in the journey of women’s cricket. This four-fold increase in prize money is a landmark moment for women’s cricket and reflects our clear commitment to its long-term growth," Shah said.
“Our message is simple, women cricketers must know they will be treated on par with men if they choose this sport professionally."
“The uplift underscores our ambition to deliver a world-class ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup and to inspire the next generation of players and fans. Women’s cricket is on a remarkable upward trajectory, and with this step we are confident the momentum will accelerate. We call upon all stakeholders, fans, media, partners, and Member Boards, to join us in championing the women’s game and ensuring it receives the recognition and respect it deserves.” Jay Shah further added.
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