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Fastest to 100 ODI Wickets

Sandeep Lamichhane holds the record for the fastest bowler in the history of One Day International Cricket to complete 100 ODI Wickets.

Oct 31, 2023, 1:29 PM3 min read

Bowlers play a significant role in winning or losing the game. Taking the fastest 100 wickets in an ODI or One Day International is one of the most huge achievements of any bowler. It's time We enlist a list of the top 10 players who took the fastest 100 ODI wickets.

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Top 5 Players to Take the Fastest 100 ODI Wickets

1. Sandeep Lamichhane | Nepal | 42 matches

Sandeep Lamichhane holds the record for the fastest bowler in the history of One Day International (ODI) Cricket to complete 100 wickets. He reached the milestone in just 42 matches during the match against Oman (Nepal's 50th ODI match) in the ACC Premier Cup.

2. Rashid Khan | Afghanistan | 44 matches

Rashid Khan is second on the list of the top 10 fastest bowlers to take 100 ODI wickets. It took him only 44 matches to achieve this milestone. Currently, he is one of the best leg spinners in both the formats - T20 and ODI. The Afghan spinner has been an exceptional bowler for his side. Within a short period, he proved his bowling skills in International Cricket.

3. Shaheen Afridi | Pakistan | 51 matches

Shaheen Shah Afridi became the fastest Pakistani bowler to claim 100 ODI wickets. He achieved this feat in the 51st match during the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 match against Bangladesh in Kolkata. He is also the fastest pacer to achieve that feat. Afridi has been one of the most key players in Pakistan's lineup and currently leading the bowling attack.

4. Mitchell Starc | Australia | 52 matches

Mitchell Starc is one of the best fast bowlers in all the formats of the cricket game. He is the fourth-fastest player to get the 100 wickets in ODI, and it took him only 52 matches to achieve it. He joined the fastest 100 ODI wickets group on 21 August 2016 against Sri Lanka. In the 52nd match, he superseded Saqlain Mushtaq's 19-year-old record of taking the fastest hundred wickets in ODI. But Shaheen Afridi, Rashid Khan and Sandeep Lamichhane ultimately surpassed him.

5. Saqlain Mushtaq | Pakistan | 53 matches

Saqlain Mushtaq revolutionised off-spin in the modern era. Pakistan is known for its fast bowlers, but Saqlain Mushtaq became the finest spinner in the Pakistan cricket team. He is best known for his signature bowling delivery doosra. Saqlain took the fastest 100 ODI wickets in his 53rd match and came fifth in the list of fastest to take 100 ODI wickets.

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India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

Know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till ODI World Cup 2027 and when India will face which team.

May 14, 2025, 9:44 AM3 min read

India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

After the Champions Trophy 2025, India's target in ODI cricket will be the ODI World Cup 2027. In such a situation, know what is Team India's ODI schedule till the World Cup 2027. The Men in Blue have to play a total of 9 series in the next ICC ODI tournament, which includes 27 matches.

Apart from this, some more ODI matches can be scheduled near the tournament. So, know what is the ODI schedule of Indian Cricket Team till 2027 and when India will face which team.

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The ODI World Cup2027 will be held around October to December. Before this, the Indian team is going to play a lot of matches. India have to play 3-match ODI series against 8 teams. They will play series twice against one country.

India will play New Zealand twice

India will play Australia, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, England, South Africa, West Indies and Sri Lanka once each in the upcoming ODI series, while it will play New Zealand twice. Out of the nine series, India will play six series at home, while the rest will be held outside the country.

It will start with the tour of Bangladesh in August, which will be played this year. In October-November 2025, India has to play a three-match ODI series on its tour of Australia. South Africa's team will tour India in November-December.

India will host Sri Lankan team in December 2026

In January 2026, the New Zealand team will play an ODI series in India. After this, India has to play a three-match series against Afghanistan in June. In July 2026, Team India will have to play the same number of ODI series on its tour of England.

The West Indies team is scheduled to tour India in September-October. There will be an ODI series against New Zealand at home in October-November. India will host the Sri Lankan team for an ODI series in December 2026.

Also Read: Fav four in Test cricket: Kohli vs Root vs Williamson vs Smith stats in Tests

India's ODI schedule till World Cup 2027

Month/Year Opponent Venue No. of ODIs
August 2025 Bangladesh Away 3
Oct-Nov 2025 Australia Away 3
Nov-Dec 2025 South Africa Home 3
January 2026 New Zealand Home 3
June 2026 Afghanistan Home 3
July 2026 England Away 3
Sep-Oct 2026 West Indies Home 3
Oct-Nov 2026 New Zealand Home 3
December 2026 Sri Lanka Home 3

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Fav four in cricket: Kohli vs Root vs Williamson vs Smith overall stats

In this article, we will examine and compare the statistics of the Fab Four across all formats.

May 10, 2025, 11:33 AM4 min read

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If anyone has followed cricket casually over the last decade, they're likely familiar with four key names: former Indian captain Virat Kohli, batting genius Steve Smith, English great Joe Root, and New Zealand's all-time leading run-scorer Kane Williamson.

They together are known as the 'Fab Four' in the modern era of cricket.

Each of them has set new benchmarks for performance, continually pushing one another to enhance their skills. These four batsmen have not only dominated the world of cricket but have also met the expectations of their respective nations.

In this article, we will examine the statistics of the Fab Four across all formats.

Fav Four in cricket: How many runs & centuries have they scored in International Cricket?

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Virat Kohli has been the most prolific all-format batter among the fav-four. Kohli, till now in his 550 international games, has scored 27,599 runs with an outstanding average of 52.27. His record of 82 international centuries is only second to Sachin Tendulkar's 100 international centuries.

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Joe Root comes in second among them with 20,724 runs so far for England across formats. However, undoubtedly, he has been the best test batter of his generation with 12972 test runs, which sets him as the highest test run scorer for England. Root has also scored 53 international hundreds, of which 36 came in tests only.

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Kane Williamson, New Zealand's highest runscorer in international cricket, comes at number three in terms of international runs among the fav four. The former Kiwi leader has scored 19,086 runs so far in his career at an average of 48.56. Kane is now only two short of reaching 50 international hundreds. 

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Aussie great Steven Smith comes at four with 17,165 runs at an average of 47.81. A late bloomer with the bat, Smith has been outstanding for Australia in tests and ODIs. Along with Root, Smith has also been one of the greatest test batters of this generation.

Here is a comparison of international stats of the fav four. 

Player Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave SR 100s 50s Ct
Virat Kohli 550 617 89 27,599 254* 52.27 79.18 82 143 336
Joe Root 361 474 51 20,724 262 48.97 66.51 53 111 311
Kane Williamson 371 441 48 19,086 251 48.56 66.12 48 102 209
Steve Smith 353 415 56 17,165 239 47.81 64.26 48 81 331

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Fab Four in Cricket: Stats across different formats

Virat Kohli (IND)

Fab Four in Cricket: Stats across different formats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave SR 100s 50s Ct
Tests 123 210 13 9,230 254* 46.85 55.57 30 31 121
ODIs 302 290 45 14,181 183 57.88 93.34 51 74 161
T20Is 125 117 31 4,188 122* 48.69 137.04 1 38 54

Joe Root (ENG)

Fav four in cricket: Kohli vs Root vs Williamson vs Smith overall stats

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave SR 100s 50s Ct
Tests 152 278 23 12,972 262 50.87 57.47 36 65 207
ODIs 177 166 23 6,859 133* 47.96 87.03 17 41 86
T20Is 32 30 5 893 90* 35.72 126.30 0 5 18

Kane Williamson (NZ)

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Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave SR 100s 50s Ct
Tests 105 186 17 9,276 251 54.88 51.78 33 37 90
ODIs 173 165 18 7,235 148 49.21 81.72 15 47 74
T20Is 93 90 13 2,575 95 33.44 123.08 0 18 45

Steven Smith (AUS)

Fav four in cricket: Kohli vs Root vs Williamson vs Smith overall stats | sportzpoint.com

Format Mat Inns NO Runs HS Ave SR 100s 50s Ct
Tests 116 206 25 10,271 239 56.74 53.56 36 41 200
ODIs 170 154 20 5,800 164 43.28 86.96 12 35 90
T20Is 67 55 11 1,094 90 24.86 125.45 0 5 41

Note: The article was initially written by Abishek Goswami and then got updated by Koushik Biswas

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ICC Anounces Venue and Key Dates for The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 England

ICC has confirmed seven venues that will host the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 in England next year, with the Lord's Cricket Ground set as the venue for the Final.

May 1, 2025, 3:28 PM3 min read

ICC Anounces Venue and Key Dates for The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 England | sportzpoint.com

The ICC has officially announced that the Final of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be held at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground on 5th July. The news was shared during a special launch event at Lord’s on 1st May.

Alongside this major reveal, it was confirmed that the matches will also be played at other popular venues across England, including Edgbaston, the Hampshire Bowl, Headingley, Old Trafford, The Oval, and the Bristol County Ground.

The tournament is set to kick off on 12th June and will run for 24 days, featuring a total of 33 matches leading up to the highly anticipated final at Lord’s. The complete match schedule is expected to be released soon.

ICC Anounces Venue and Key Dates for The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 England | sportzpoint.com
All the confirmed venues for the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026. Image | ICC

Featuring a record 12 teams, the 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup will be the biggest edition in the tournament’s history. With two more teams than the previous edition, fans can expect fierce competition as the world’s top sides battle it out for the title.

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Qualified Teams for the Women's T20 World Cup 2026

England (Host)
Australia
India
New Zealand
Pakistan
South Africa
Sri Lanka
West Indies

Four additional teams will join them through the Qualifier scheduled next year.

The 12 teams will be split into two groups of six for the group stage, followed by the knockout rounds and finals.

Official Statement

ICC Chairman Jay Shah opened up about the tournament, saying, "The confirmation of venues represents a defining moment as we build towards the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026"

"The sell-out Women’s Cricket World Cup final at Lord’s in 2017 remains a landmark in the rise of the women’s game, and I cannot think of a more fitting stage for the final."

"As we turn our focus to preparing for the tournament, we are excited by the promise of thrilling T20 action that will not only captivate fans here but also serve as a showcase for cricket’s return on the Olympic stage in Los Angeles 2028."

Legacy

ICC Anounces Venue and Key Dates for The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 England | sportzpoint.com
New Zealand Women's Cricket Team celebrating their 1st title defeating South Africa in the final. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Moving on from the most recent edition, hosted by Bangladesh in the UAE in 2024, saw New Zealand claim their first-ever title, defeating South Africa by 32 runs in the final.

The 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup will mark the milestone 10th edition of the tournament, which began in 2009.

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All the 23 IPL hat-tricks so far

As Yuzvendra Chahal picked up his second IPL hat-trick in the CSK vs PBKS game in IPL 2025, here are all the 23 IPL hat-tricks so far in the tournament.

Apr 30, 2025, 10:45 PM1 min read

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IPL facts: Every player to make IPL debut before turning 18

As Vaibhav Suryavanshi just broke the record for being the youngest ever IPL debutant at the age of 14 years and 23 days, here are all the players to make an IPL debut before turning 18.

Apr 19, 2025, 11:15 PM3 min read

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Vaibhav Suryavanshi just broke the record for being the youngest ever IPL debutant at the age of 14 years and 23 days. The young left-handed batter created the record when he came as an impact player for the Rajasthan Royals against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025. With this, he became the 10th player to make an IPL debut before turning 18. 

Who was the first player to make an IPL debut before turning 18?

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Pradeep Sangwan, at the age of 17 years, 179 days, became the first ever player in IPL to make a debut before turning 18. The left-arm pacer was fresh from the U-19 World Cup victory under Virat Kohli.

Sangwan made his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) in the inaugural season in 2008. 

Who is the youngest player ever in IPL history?

IPL Quiz: Can you name all the players to make IPL debut before turning 18? | sportzpoint.com

Vaibhav Suryavanshi is now the youngest player ever in IPL history. He made his debut for Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants at the age of 14 years and 23 days old. He broke the record of Prayas Ray Barman, who held the record for becoming the youngest IPL debutant for a long time.

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Players to make IPL debut before turning 18

Till now, 10 players have made their IPL debut before turning 18. Here are all the teenage sensations who made their IPL debut even before earning their voter card. Interestingly, all the players on this list are Indian.

1. Pradeep Sangwan (17 years, 179 days, DD (now DC), 2008)

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The left-arm pacer from Delhi was the first player ever in Indian Premier League history to make his debut before turning 18. After a sensational ICC Men's U-19 World Cup 2008, Delhi Daredevils gave him a contract. Sangwan made his debut at the age of 17 years, 179 days and has played 42 IPL games since then, taking only 38 wickets. 

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2. Sarfaraz Khan (17 years, 177 days, RCB, 2015)

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Sarfraz Khan became one of the talking points of IPL 2015 when he made his IPL debut for Royal Challengers Bangalore at the age of 17 years, 177 days. His incredible debut against Chennai Super Kings even made Virat Kohli bow down to him, after he scored a quick 11 from 7 balls at the fag end of the inning. 

3. Rahul Chahar (17y 247d, RPS, 2017)

Players to make IPL debut before turning 18 - Rahul Chahar | sportzpoint.com

After a good Vijay Hazare Trophy in the 2016-17 season, Rahul Chahar was bought by Rising Pune Supergiant for 10 lakhs and was handed a debut for them at the age of 17y 247d. The leg spinner, though, got his success playing for the Mumbai Indians after joining them in 2018. 

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Other players who made their IPL debut before turning 18

  1. Washington Sundar (17 years, 199 days, RPS, 2017)
  2. Mujeeb Ur Rahman (17 years 11 days, KXIP (now PBKS), 2018)
  3. Abhishek Sharma (17y 250d, DD (now DC), 2018)
  4. Sandeep Lamichhane (17y 283d, DD (now DC), 2018)
  5. Riyan Parag (17 years, 152 days, RR, 2019)
  6. Prayas Ray Barman (16 years and 157 days, RCB, 2019)
  7. Vaibhav Suryavanshi (14 years and 23 days, RR, 2025)

You can now play this IPL quiz to check if you remember all the names accurately or not. 

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