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T20 World Cup 2022: Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka arrested for rape charges in Sydney

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested in Sydney after being charged with sexual assault of a woman.

Nov 6, 2022, 4:18 AM2 min read

T20 World Cup 2022: Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka arrested for rape charges in Sydney

Sri Lanka cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been arrested in Sydney after being charged with sexual assault of a woman. The 31-year-old cricketer was arrested Sunday after the 29-year-old victim filed a complaint before the police last week.

T20 World Cup 2022: Sri Lanka batter Danushka Gunathilaka arrested for rape charges in Sydney | Sportz Point
Danushka Gunathilaka
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Gunathilaka was with the national squad for T20 World Cup in Australia and as per the latest reports, the team has left Australia without him. 

The cricketer had been chatting with the woman on an online dating application for several days and met her last Wednesday in Rose Bay, reported Sydney-based ABC News. 

The report quoted police who said Gunathilaka was arrested and taken to Sydney City police station on Sunday.

"As part of ongoing investigations, a crime scene examination was undertaken by specialist police at an address in Rose Bay yesterday. Following further inquiries, a 31-year-old man was arrested at a hotel on Sussex Street, Sydney, shortly before 1 am today (Sunday 6 November 2022)."

the report added

He has been charged with four counts of sexual intercourse without consent. The New South Wales police also mentioned the arrest of an unnamed Sri Lankan national on its website.

Read Also: Players to pick a Hat-trick in men's T20 World Cup

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is yet to issue a statement on the matter. The team left Australia after it was eliminated from the tournament after losing to England on Sunday. 

Gunathilaka last played against Namibia in the first round match and was out for a duck. He was later ruled out of the tournament due to an injury even as the team qualified for the Super 12 stage. The Lankan team finished fourth in Group 1.

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Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025?

After a disastrous IPL campaign with 13.73 average, the entire nation has this one question to ask: Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? Read to know more.

May 23, 2025, 11:45 AM3 min read

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com

The 2025 IPL season has delivered a brutal reality check for Rishabh Pant. After being picked up by LSG for 27 crore, he turned out to be the most expensive flop of this season.

Can a player sustain an international career after such disappointing performance? Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025?

Let's dive into the cold facts.

The disappointing IPL 2025 numbers 

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com
Rishabh Pant slipping down the pitch during a match in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook

Rishabh Pant was picked up by Lucknow Super Giants as the most expensive player in IPL history for ₹27 crore, which proved to be totally not worth it. He only managed to score 151 runs in 13 matches with an average of 13.73 and a strike rate barely crossing 107.

He is the lowest scorer among all the LSG batters in IPL 2025. Apart from batting performance, he also failed as a captain. The team only won 6 matches out of 13 and lost their playoffs berth under Pant's captaincy.

Pant's questionable descision-making, poor shot selections, and a complete lack of form did not justify the big price tag ahead in the auction.

Read Also: Expensive flops? Rishabh Pant and Venkatesh Iyer's IPL 2025 disappointments

Rishabh Pant stats in IPL 2025

  • vs DC: 0 runs (6 balls)
  • vs SRH: 15 runs (15 balls)
  • vs PBKS: 2 runs (5 balls)
  • vs MI: 2 runs (6 balls)
  • vs KKR: 0 runs (0 balls)
  • vs GT: 21 runs (18 balls)
  • vs CSK: 63 runs (49 balls)
  • vs RR: 3 runs (9 balls)
  • vs DC: 0 runs (0 balls)
  • vs MI: 4 runs (2 balls)
  • vs PBKS: 18 runs (17 balls)
  • vs SRH: 7 runs (6 balls)
  • vs GT: 16* runs (6 balls)

The T20I context: India's current pool and future outlook

Rishabh Pant's position is now critically questionable as India's T20 squad selection prioritizes consistency in batting, high strike rates, and adaptable wicket-keeping.

The current pool of contenders are highly competitive and has the potential to outperform Pant.

Read Also: BCCI Central Contract 2025: Talking points from BCCI's contract announcement

The wicket-keeper batsman contenders

  • KL Rahul: His current form in IPL 2025 is magnificent and he has consistently performed well for the team. Rahul's ability to anchor and accelerate has again brought him into T20I contention.
  • Sanju Samson: Yet another prime contender with high experience and quality performance. He also holds the ability to blend well into the format.
  • Dhruv Jurel: A promising young talent who also has the ability to make impactful finish for the team.
  • Ishan Kishan: The pocket dynamo who started his IPL 2025 season with a phenomenal century, and gained his spot in BCCI's central contract (2025), is another strong contender.

Where Rishabh Pant fits (or doesn't fit):

Is Rishabh Pant's T20I career nearly over after a horrific IPL 2025? | sportzpoint.com
Rishabh Pant playing for team India in T20Is. Image | TOI

Following the poor performance of Rishabh Pant, several known names have speculated about his mental state and his inability to deal pressure. The former Indian cricketer, Kris Srikkanth, also suggested that Pant should consider taking a break from his format.

Read Also: Most Player of the Match awards in T20I cricket history

The modern T20 format demands a lot of things that Pant is completely missing:

  • Insufficient strike rate 
  • Lack of clarity in shot-making
  • Inability to convert build innings 
  • Diminished reliability as wicketkeeper-batter
  • No longer an unique left-handed power option 
  • Difficulty handling run-rate pressure 

Pant is missing the "X-factor" that he once possessed. Therefore, unless his form significantly improves soon and makes a comeback, his T20 career is effectively over.

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Most centuries in WT20Is

Esha Oza currently holds the record for most centuries in WT20Is, with four centuries in the format. Explore the list of players with such century records!

May 17, 2025, 5:47 AM3 min read

Most centuries in WT20Is - Esha Oza leads the chart | sportzpoint.com

Scoring a century in any form of cricket is a moment of glory, but in the fast-paced format of T20s, it gets more exciting to watch. Numerous cricketers have consistently proved themselves in this format by delivering spectacular tons.

The list goes deep as we have such power-hitters from around the globe!

Join us as we explore the list of players with most centuries in WT20Is and celebrate their glorious innings.

1. Esha Oza (4 centuries) | UAE

Esha Oza holds the first rank for most centuries in WT20Is | sportzpoint.com
Esha Oza in action against Sri Lanka in Asia Cup 2024. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

The current captain of UAE, Esha Oza, holds the record for most centuries in WT20Is with 4 centuries in her T20 career so far. This Indian-born cricketer made her debut in T20Is in 2018 and reached this milestone extremely fast.

She is also the fastest player from UAE to reach 1000 runs in T20Is. Her fourth century in T20Is came against Qatar in the Asia Cup qualifier, where she led her team to a brilliant victory.

Read Also: Top 10 fastest centuries in Women's T20Is

Esha Oza stats in WT20Is

Span Matches Innings  Runs Highest Avg SR 100 50
2018-2025 93 91 2538 158* 31.33 113.40 4 10

2. Chamari Athapaththu (3 centuries) | Sri Lanka

Chamari Athapaththu holds the second rank for most centuries in WT20Is | sportzpoint.com
Chamari Athapaththu celebrating her 113 off 66 balls against Australia in 2019. Image | ESPNcricinfo 

Chamari Athapaththu, the current captain of Sri Lanka national team, holds the 2nd position in this list with her 3 centuries in WT20Is. She is one of the finest cricketers from Sri Lanka and led them to win the 2024 Asia Cup.

Chamari scored her first hundred in T20Is in 2019 against Australia. She scored the other following centuries in 2024 against Scotland and Malaysia.

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Chamari Athapaththu stats in WT20Is

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg SR 100 50
2009-2025 146 143 3458 119* 25.42 110.09 3 13

3. Fatuma Kibasu (3 centuries) | Tanzania 

Fatuma Kibasu holdes the third rank for most centuries in WT20Is | sportzpoint.com
Fatuma Kibasu celebrating her century in 2019. Image | Facebook 

The former captain of Tanzania, Fatuma Kibasu, holds the 3rd position with her 3 centuries in WT20Is. She is the only Tanzanian woman to score a century at international level so far, and holds the highest individual score for her country in WT20Is.

Fatuma made her T20 debut in 2019 and played magnificently ever since!

Fatuma Kibasu stats in WT20Is

Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg SR 100 50
2019-2023 45 44 1245 127* 35.57 109.69 3 5

Read Also: Most WT20I runs in a calendar year

Other players with 2 centuries in WT20Is 

Here's a list of players who scored 2 centuries in WT20Is and comes in the list following the TOP 3.

Player Span Matches Innings Runs Highest Avg 100 50
Prosscovia Alako (UGA) 2019-2025 59 57 824 116 15.54 2 1
Rebecca Blake (ROM) 2022-2023 13 13 754 135* 107.71 2 5
Maria Castineiras (ARG) 2019-2025 38 37 694 155* 23.93 2 1
Deandra Dottin (WI/BRB) 2008-2025 138 135 3004 112* 26.82 2 14
Mariko Hill (HKG) 2019-2025 79 76 1678 106 25.42 2 6
Meg Lanning (AUS) 2010-2023 132 121 3405 133* 36.61 2 15
Gaby Lewis (IRE) 2014-2024 94 94 2318 119 28.61 2 13
Hayley Matthews (WI) 2014-2025 106 106 2651 132 26.77 2 16
Beth Mooney (AUS) 2015-2025 112 106 3381 117* 42.26 2 27
Danni Wyatt-Hodge (ENG) 2010-2025 170

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3190 124 23.62 2 19

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Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

Indian men's cricket team with seven ICC trophies are the second most successful team in men's cricket history. Australia with ten trophies lead the list of teams with the most ICC trophies.

Mar 10, 2025, 9:42 AM7 min read

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

The International Cricket Council (ICC) conducts different cricket events and tournaments throughout the year. ICC tournaments are the biggest platforms in the game of cricket, where the top teams contest against each other for championship podiums.

Contributing to the team on a big stage like this will always be remembered for a long time. The ODI World Cup is conducted once every four years, whereas the Men's T20 World Cup is played every two years. The ICC Champions Trophy is where only the top 8 teams compete in each finals tournament.

Last but not least, the World Test Championship is played over two years. This article thoroughly talks about the men's cricketing teams that have won ICC trophies at some point in time. Let's take a look at the teams with the most ICC Trophies.

Read Also: Rohit Sharma in ICC knockout games

Australia | 10

Most ICC Trophy wins by any team - Australia - sportzpoint.com

Australia's sheer dominance over other cricketing teams is nothing new. For decades, Australia has been executing out-of-ordinary performances and winning trophies for the country. Out of all the cricketing countries, Australia has the most ICC trophies.

Till now the Aussies won 10 ICC trophies. Australia is the only team to win 6 ICC World Cups. The most successful team in the Cricket World Cup clinched the trophy in 1987, 1999, 2003, 2007, 2015, and 2023. Interestingly Australia made a record of being the only team to win the trophy in all the countries that hosted the World Cup.

Australia won the ICC Champions Trophy twice in 2006 and 2009 against West Indies and New Zealand respectively. Lastly, Australia lifted their first-ever ICC T20 World Cup trophy after defeating New Zealand in the 2021 T20 World Cup. They claimed the ICC World Test Championship after defeating India at the Oval by a huge margin of 209 runs.

Read also: Top 8 Wicket-takers of T20 World Cup 2021

India | 7

Most ICC Trophies by any men's team

India sits in the second position on this prestigious list of most ICC Trophies by any team. India won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1983 under the captaincy of Kapil Dev. Later again 28 years, the men in blue won the World Cup for the second time under the captaincy of Mahendra Singh Dhoni in 2011.

The Indian men's cricket team also reached the semifinals four times in 1987, 1996, 2015, and 2019. Meantime, they lost in two finals in 2003 and 2023.

The men in blue won the Champions Trophy thrice. First, in 2002, both the finalists India and Sri Lanka were declared the co-champions of the 2002 Champions Trophy. In the 2013 edition, India defeated England by 5 runs and won the Champions Trophy for the second time in Birmingham. Their latest triumph came via Champions Trophy 2025, as they defeated New Zealand by four wickets in Dubai in the final.

Lastly, India won the inaugural edition of the ICC T20 World Cup in 2007 after defeating Pakistan in Wanderers Stadium, Johannesburg. In the 2024 T20 World Cup, India defeated  South Africa by 7 runs to lift the trophy for the second time.

Read also: India's performance in every ICC tournament

West Indies | 5

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Next on this list is West Indies with a total of 5 ICC trophies. The first-ever ICC World Cup final was won by West Indies in 1975. West Indies once again continued their reign in the next edition of the World Cup as well, in 1979. The Caribbean team also won the Champions Trophy in 2004. Lastly, West Indies became the winner of the ICC T20 World Cup twice; once against Sri Lanka in 2012 and the other time against England in 2016.

England | 3

England team after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022.  | Sportz Point
England team after winning the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022. Image- ICC

Till 2010, the England team has not had any ICC Tournament. But, it was in 2010, when they won their first ICC T20 World Cup against arch-rival Australia. Craig Kieswetter guided them home in the final for their first-ever ICC Trophy. Post that, they have been a phenomenal white-ball team and won two ICC World Cups since then.

In 2019, they won their first ICC Men's ODI World Cup as Ben Stokes made all the difference in the final against England in a match where boundary count helped England to win the World Cup.

England's latest ICC Trophy triumph came under Jos Buttler as they became the first-ever team in Cricket history to hold the ODI and T20 World Cup at the same time. Jos Buttler and company won the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2022 as Sam Curran won the player of the tournament after taking 13 wickets with the ball. Curran also was the player of the match in the final as well.

Pakistan | 3

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Pakistan sits in the fourth position on the list of most ICC Trophy wins by any team with 3 ICC trophies. The first-ever ICC trophy won by Pakistan was during the 1992 cricket World Cup. Pakistan defeated England in the final and won by 22 runs.

The next ICC trophy won by Pakistan was in the 2009 T20 World Cup where they beat Sri Lanka in the final and won the title by 8 wickets. The most recent and last ICC win of Pakistan is the 2017 Champions Trophy where they defeated India by 180 runs.

Read also: "No one is more disappointed than me": Hasan Ali after T20 World Cup 2021 exit

Sri Lanka | 3

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With 3 ICC trophies, Sri Lanka sits in 5th position on this list. Sri Lanka won their first-ever ICC World Cup in 1996 where they played against Australia in the final hosted in Gaddafi Stadium, Lahore. They went ahead to win their next ICC trophy in the 2002 Champions Trophy. The winner of the tournament is actually both India and Sri Lanka as both the finalist teams were declared as co-champions.

The last time Sri Lanka won an ICC Trophy was when they defeated India in the 2014 T20 World Cup hosted in Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium Dhaka.

New Zealand | 2

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The New Zealand cricket team has won a total of 2 ICC trophies since they started competing in tournaments conducted by ICC. The Kiwis won their first-ever ICC Trophy in the 2000 Champions Trophy. Nairobi hosted the final of New Zealand vs India where New Zealand won the match by 4 wickets.

The next ICC Trophy won by the Kiwis was the ICC World Test Championship. Once again, New Zealand played against India in the final of an ICC event and clinched the trophy in the inaugural edition of the World Test Championship final.

Read also: Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments

South Africa | 1

South Africa till now have won only one ICC trophy - sportzpoint.com

With a team of talented and world-renowned cricketers, South Africa won only one ICC trophy throughout its entire history. In the 1998 ICC Champions Trophy hosted in Bangladesh, South Africa beat West Indies in the final and won the title. Jacques Kallis was exceptional and contributed the most to the team reaching and winning the final and was awarded the player of the tournament. He hit a century and picked up a five-wicket haul as well.

Note: The stats include shared trophies. The article was first written by Shreya Ghosh and then got edited by Abishek Goswami.

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Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments (men's)

India won their first 50-over ICC title in 12 years as they won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025. The Men in Blue won their third ICC Champions Trophy title, and went past Australia’s tally of two. Here are the past winners of the last 10 ICC tournaments.

Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments (men's)

Indian men's cricket team finally won their first 50-over ICC title in 12 years as they defeated New Zealand in the Champions Trophy 2025 final by four wickets in Dubai. Here are the past winners of the last 10 ICC tournaments.

Read also: Every inaugural ICC tournament winners

1. T20 World Cup- West Indies (2016)

Remember the game: the last six balls of the 2016 T20 World Cup relived

Eden Gardens, Kolkata hosted the 2016 T20 World Cup on 3rd April between England and West Indies. West Indies defeated their opponent by 4 wickets and won the final with 2 balls remaining. Carols Braithwaite with four sixes in four balls to Ben Stokes became an overnight hero for the West Indies team. Marlon Samuels scored 85* off 66 balls and became the Man of the Match.

Read also: Virat Kohli records as captain in white ball Cricket

2. Champions Trophy- Pakistan (2017)

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The Oval, London hosted one of the biggest cricket rivalries on 18 June 2017. The match was the 2017 Champions Trophy final between India and Pakistan. Pakistan sent the Indian squad back to the pavilion in less than 31 overs and won the final by 180 runs. Fakhar Zaman won the man of the match award.

Read also: 5 Youngest Captains to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup

3. ICC World Cup- England (2019)

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The night of 14th July 2019 has to be one of the most interesting and different in cricket history. Both England and New Zealand scored the same during their innings and also in the super-over. The result of the match was decided in an interesting method; the team with the superior number of boundaries was the winner. Hence, England won the tournament.

Read also: WTC Final: ICC Event winners since 2000

4. World Test Championship- New Zealand (2021)

Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments - WTC 2021 - New Zealand - sportzpoint.com

Winning the World Test Championship has to be New Zealand's biggest victory in cricket history. Southampton hosted the final from 18 June to 23rd June 2021. Kane Williamson led the team to victory and the final test match by 8 wickets. With bowling figures of 5/31, 21 & 2/30, Kyle Jamieson was the Man of the match in the final.

Read also: T20 World Cup 2021: Man of the Series, highest wicket-taker, and highest run-getter

5. T20 World Cup- Australia (2021)

Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments - sportzpoint.com

Australia once again proved its dominance and worth on the night of the 2021 T20 World Cup final. The entire Australian team contributed their best and clinched the trophy last night to beat New Zealand by 8 wickets. David Warner chose the best platform to prove himself after a humiliating IPL season. Mitchell Marsh scored an unbelievable knock of 77* in 50 balls and won the Man of the Match award.

6. T20 World Cup - England (2022)

England won the ICC T20 World Cup 2022 - sportzpoint.com

England won their third ICC trophy as they clinched the T20 World Cup 2022 title after beating Pakistan in the final by five wickets. Sam Curran was adjudged the player of the tournament for his 13 wickets in the tournament. Curran was also the player of the final as his 3/22 helped England restrict Pakistan to 137 in the first inning. This was England's second T20 World Cup title.

7. World Test Championship - Australia (2023)

World Test Championship 2023 - sportzpoint.com

India again failed to win any ICC trophy since 2013 as Pat Cummins-led Australia defeated India by 209 runs. Australia scored a massive 469 in the first inning as Steve Smith and Travis Head scored tons for the Aussies. The first-inning score proved to be too much for India as they scored only 296 in the reply and Australia put more pressure with 270 in the second inning.

Despite starts for Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane, India failed to get close to the score and eventually suffered the defeat. 

With this win, Josh Hazlewood, David Warner, Pat Cummins, Steve Smith and Mitchell Starc became the only players to win all ICC Trophies. 

8. ICC World Cup - Australia (2023)

Two-time ODI World Cup winners - Glenn Maxwell, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Steven Smith, Josh Hazlewood, David Warner, and Mitchell Marsh - strike a pose with the trophy, India vs Australia, Men's ODI World Cup final, Ahmedabad, November 19, 2023 - sportzpoint.com
Two-time ODI World Cup winners.

Pat Cummins and Australia's dream run continued as they won the ICC Men's World Cup for a record sixth time in 2023 defeating India, again. In one of the most visited and watched World Cup finals in Ahmedabad, Australia defeated India by six wickets.

Despite a great start with the bat, India lost captain Rohit Sharma and post that kept on losing wickets. They could only score 240 in the first inning and though Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami tried their level best, Travis Head's excellent ton (137) took Australia over the line. Head was player of the match in back-to-back ICC Finals. 

Read Also: India's Finals at ICC Men's Tournaments Since 2013 

9. T20 World Cup - India (2024)

India's performances in every T20 World Cup - India won the T20 World Cup 2024 - sportzpoint.com

India finally broke their jinx of ICC finals after beating South Africa in the T20 World Cup 2024 final in Barbados. They clinched their second T20 World Cup title as Rohit Sharma's men defeated the Proteas team by seven runs in the final.

Read Also: Every Player of the Tournament winners in T20 World Cup History

Virat Kohli (76) and Axar Patel (47) played some solid knocks to take India to the highest total (176) in a T20 World Cup final. Though South Africa were cruising for an easy win, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Arhsdeep Singh managed to pull things back for India with the ball. Virat Kohli was adjudged the player of the final and Jasprit Bumrah was named the Player of the tournament for his 15 wickets in the tournament. 

10. Champions Trophy - India (2025)

Winners list of last 10 ICC Tournaments (men's)

India made it back-to-back global cricket tournaments with a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

Chasing 252 against the Blackcaps, India reached home in 49 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The spinners put up a splendid show, helping India restrict the Blakcaps for 251 for 7 after the side latter team won the toss and opted to bat first. 

Kuldeep Yadav (2 for 40) and Varun Chakravarthy (2 for 45) picked two wickets apiece while Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami scalped one wicket each. Daryl Mitchell (63) and Michael Bracewell (53) played crucial knocks for the Blackcaps. 

In the chase, India got off to a flying start, thanks to Rohit Sharma's dominating 76. Shreyas Iyer (48) and KL Rahul (34 not out) also played crucial knocks as India edged past New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy for the third time.

This was India’s second consecutive ICC title win - it had won the T20 World Cup crown in June last year. India has now won two ODI World Cups, two T20 World Cups and three Champions Trophy titles.

Note: The article was first written by Shreya Ghosh and then got updated by Koushik Biswas.

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India vs England 3rd T20I Live updates, scores, news and free commentary | England wins by 26 runs to stay alive in the series

Stay updated with all the LIVE news, updates and scores of India vs England third T20I in Rajkot. India are leading by 2-0 in the five match series.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:02 PM1 min read

India vs England 3rd T20I Live updates, scores, news and free commentary | England wins by 26 runs to stay alive in the series

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of India vs England 3rd T20I in Rajkot at the Niranjan Shah Stadium.

This is Payal Debnath with all the live updates for you.

India are currently leading the series by 2-0. The men in blue won the first two matches in Kolkata and Chennai. They will look to seal the T20I series against England in the third match.

Also Read: ICC AWARDS 2024: Jasprit Bumrah wins Men's Test Cricketer of the Year while Mandhana wins Women's ODI cricketer of the Year award

So, sit back and relax as we start the live coverage for you. keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates.

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Jan 28, 2025, 5:05 PM

England wins by 26 runs

England wins by 26 runs.

Fantastic performance by the away team to stay alive in the series.

They have now made the series 1-2.

Jan 28, 2025, 5:04 PM

Hosts are inches away from defeat

Dhruv Jurel also ended up throwing away his wicket as India have now lost nine wickets.

It is all over in Rajkot as the hosts are inches away from defeat.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:56 PM

Shami departs

Shami skies one soon enough and an easy catch for Brook.

IND 140/8 in 19 overs.

it is almost game over for India.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:55 PM

Shami smashes a six

Overton gives away wide before Shami and Jurel take a single each. Back of a length and Shami connects the pull shot pretty well. SIX!! 

Shami skies one soon enough and an easy catch for Brook. 

Jan 28, 2025, 4:49 PM

Hardik gone

Overton with the penultimate over. Fuller ball.

But Hardik slices it and an easy catch for Buttler. That should be the game. 

Jan 28, 2025, 4:45 PM

Axar departs

Axar Patel tries to go for a big shot but ends up miscued it completely.

A straightforward catch for Adil Rashid and Jofra Archer strikes for England.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:44 PM

Axar cracks a four off the last ball

Wood recovers to give away just three runs from the next four balls.

Axar cracks a four off the last ball to regain momentum. 

India now need 49 runs in 17 balls.

 

Jan 28, 2025, 4:40 PM

Hardik leads fightback

A good spell of bowling from England but India are not giving up.

A boundary for Axar Patel followed by a straight six for Hardik Pandya.

The equation is in England's favour but still, game on.

 

Jan 28, 2025, 4:37 PM

Axar strikes for a much needed four

Carse with the 16th over.

Hardik and Axar are struggling to break free. 

Only three singles off the first four balls. 

Axar strikes for a much needed four to mid wicket fence in the last ball. 

IND 108/5 in 16 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:31 PM

100 comes for India

Overton pitches it up and Hardik crashes it straight back for a four.

Couple of singles and a double next as India gets to 100. 

Jan 28, 2025, 4:29 PM

IND 90/5 in 14 overs

Just four singles in the over. 

Jan 28, 2025, 4:27 PM

England take a review against Axar

England take a review for an lbw against Axar Patel.

And it's missing the wickets.

Another review lost by England.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:23 PM

IND 86/5 in 13 overs

India need 86 runs in 41 balls.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:19 PM

Sundar departs

India five-down.

Slower one from Overton and Washington can only chip it for Buttler to take an easy catch. 

Jan 28, 2025, 4:19 PM

England on the front seat

Adil Rashid keeps the pressure on.

Both Hardik and Washington unable to get the release shot as the required rate climbs.

Just three singles from the over. 

IND 85/4 in 12 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:15 PM

England take review

England appeal a stumping with Washington Sundar on strike, but he is comfortably in. 

Jan 28, 2025, 4:13 PM

Indian batters struggling

Hardik Pandya is 11 off 16 balls, Washington Sundar is 3 off 7.

England have hit the brakes on India's run-rate here as RRR touches 10.

IND 82/4 in 11 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:10 PM

Overton get his first over

9.4 runs an over with only 6 wickets left is a tricky situation for Team India.

Jamie Overton has been handed the ball for the 11th over, and greets Hardik Pandya with a bouncer.

Jan 28, 2025, 4:06 PM

Time for drinks break

Jan 28, 2025, 4:05 PM

Adil Rashid troubling Indian batters

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Adil Rashid is varying his pace very cleverly to trouble the Indian batters. 

Loops it in and it beats Washington’s inside edge and evades the keeper and runs away for four byes. 

IND 78/4 in 10 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 3:58 PM

In form Tilak Verma departs

India vs England 3rd T20I Live updates, scores, news and free commentary - Sportzpoint.com

Adil Rashid from the other end.

Slides in one that spins past Tilak’s inside edge. BOWLED!!

Jan 28, 2025, 3:56 PM

Livingstone with the ball

First over of spin in the chase.

Tilak takes Livingstone on by going straight. SIX!! Few singles shore up the over. 

IND 62/3 in 7 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 3:52 PM

IND 51/3 in powerplay

India loose some early wickets in powerplay.

Jan 28, 2025, 3:46 PM

Surya departs scoring 14

Straight from Wood and SKY looks to repeat the scoop shot.

Top edge and Salt completes a skier. 

Jan 28, 2025, 3:41 PM

SKY high

Suryakumar gets into the act now.

Slower ball from Archer and SKY scoop-flicks it for a six. 

IND 48/2 in 5 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 3:39 PM

Tilak Verma comes to the crease

Tilak Verma smashes a four.

IND 35/2 in 4 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 3:35 PM

Abhishek Sharma departs

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Full-toss from Carse and Abhishek gets it through covers for another four.

Abhishek goes for it again. Skews it high and Archer takes a brilliant catch. 

Second wicket down for Team India.

Jan 28, 2025, 3:35 PM

Abhishek on fire

Abhishek looks to go after him. Edges it over third man for a four. 

Jan 28, 2025, 3:33 PM

IND 23/1 in 3 overs

Jan 28, 2025, 3:30 PM

Sanju Samson dismissed

Abhishek slices one for a single.

Back of a length and Sanju fails to clear mid on. Easy catch for Adil Rashid. 

India lose their first wicket in the third over.

Jan 28, 2025, 3:27 PM

IND 15/0 in 2 overs

Jan 28, 2025, 3:23 PM

Back-to-back four from Abhishek Sharma

Full and wide from Wood and chipped away for a four by Abhishek. 

Shorter now from Wood. Cracked over long on for another four. 

Jan 28, 2025, 3:21 PM

IND 3/0 in 1 over

Jan 28, 2025, 3:18 PM

India begin chase

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Sanju Samson clips one off the hips for a single to get going.

Archer gets his length spot on against Abhishek. Three dot balls in.  

Jan 28, 2025, 3:06 PM

Decent total for England

Wood and Rashid gets a double to end the innings.

England ends the innings with 171/9. 

Very good 24 runs added by the final wicket, that could end up being crucial if this game ends up as tight as the last.

Jan 28, 2025, 3:05 PM

Some valuable runs for England

England picks up some valuable runs with their final wicket.

19 runs added between Rashid and Wood, and still 2 more runs to go.

 

Jan 28, 2025, 3:00 PM

ENG 161/9 in 19 overs

Wood and Rashid squeeze away a few runs. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:59 PM

No-ball from Shami

Back of length from Shami and Rashid guides it away for a four behind third man.

Waist high no-ball from Shami and Wood just gets away from it. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:57 PM

ENG 151/9 in 18 overs

Jan 28, 2025, 2:55 PM

What a spell from the mystery spinner

Jan 28, 2025, 2:53 PM

Mark Wood is the last batter in

Jan 28, 2025, 2:51 PM

Livingstone gone

What a bowling change from Surya.

Starts off with a wide. Taken at long on. Hardik makes instant impact.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:48 PM

Three sixes in a row

Livingstone responds to the situation by slogging Bishnoi for two back-to-back three sixes.

Bishnoi goes short and Livingstone slams it away for another six. 

ENG 146/8 in 17 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:44 PM

Second five-wicket hauls for Varun Chakravarthy

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5-wicket haul for Varun Chakravarthy.

Jofra Archer's stumps have been dismantled. England in tatters.

What a spell. 5/24!

Jan 28, 2025, 2:42 PM

England continues to collapse

A misfield by Ravi Bishnoi allows Livingstone to sneak in a double.

On the pads and Livingstone scoops it straight to Tilak at deep fine. England continues to collapse. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:41 PM

Livingstone brings out slog sweep against Bishnoi

Livingstone now brings out the slog sweep against Bishnoi. Well timed and floats over the fence for a six. 

ENG 123/6 in 15 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:36 PM

ENG 116/6 in 14 overs

Jan 28, 2025, 2:34 PM

Back-to-back wicket

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Wrong one from Varun and it snakes past Overton’s attempted paddle. Bowled. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:33 PM

Jamie Smith departs

Too full from Varun and Jamie Smith latches onto it. Smoked over long on for a six.

Flatter and shorter now from Varun and Smith picks out the deep mid wicket fielder. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:30 PM

ENG 108/4 in 13 overs

Jan 28, 2025, 2:27 PM

Bishnoi takes Harry Brook

Jan 28, 2025, 2:26 PM

Bishnoi returns

Down the leg side and clipped away for a four by Livingstone. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:24 PM

Livingstone hit 85m six

Liam Livingstone attacks Axar Patel, clears the ropes with ease. Comes down the track, and it's a big 6! 85m long.

ENG 101/3 in 12 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:22 PM

Good over from Abhishek

Neat over from Abhishek. Just four singles from it.

ENG 91/3 in 11 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:21 PM

Abhishek Sharma with the ball

The two quick wickets have put the game in India’s corner now. 

Abhishek Sharma with the new ball now. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:17 PM

Duckett gone after getting to his fifty

Duckett gets to his fifty with a single against Axar. Solid knock from the English opener. 

Duckett now jumps out of his crease and Axar drags the length back. Mishit. Easy catch at deep midwicket. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:15 PM

Fifty up for Duckett

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Duckett gets to his fifty with a single against Axar. Solid knock from the English opener. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:14 PM

Buttler gone

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Buttler attempts reverse sweep. Sanju appeals for a catch and convinces SKY to take a review. 

Umpires changes his decision to out.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:10 PM

India go for second review

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Jan 28, 2025, 2:07 PM

Axar Patel gets his first over

Axar Patel gets his first over of the day. Buttler and Duckett deal in singles.

Axar with a surprise fuller one, which squeezes past everyone for a bye four. 

ENG 74/1 in 8 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:06 PM

Interesting tactic by Suryakumar Yadav

Four consecutive overs bowled by four different spinners.

First Sundar, then Varun, then Bishnoi and now Axar will bowl the 8th over.

Interesting tactic by Suryakumar Yadav.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:04 PM

ENG 65/1 in 7 overs

Buttler now steps down the ground and launches it over long on for a six. 

England 65/1 after 7 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:03 PM

Ravi Bishnoi with his first over

Ravi Bishnoi with his first over. Full and reverse swept away for a four.

Buttler now steps down the ground and launches it over long on for a six. 

Jan 28, 2025, 2:02 PM

Good start for England

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England manage 52 in the powerplay, largely thanks to Ben Duckett.

Jan 28, 2025, 2:01 PM

Brilliant over from Varun

Brilliant over from Varun. Just three from it. 

ENG 52/1 in 6 overs.

Jan 28, 2025, 1:57 PM

Varun Chakaravarthy into the attack

Varun Chakaravarthy into the attack. Buttler gets a single first ball.

Duckett defends the first ball before a single to long on. 

Jan 28, 2025, 1:57 PM

India loses a review

Duckett tries to reverse sweep again, but it hits him on the pads.

India go up for a review, and lost.

Jan 28, 2025, 1:54 PM

ENG 49/1 in 5 overs

Over point for another four. Duckett dances down the track now. Blasts it down the ground for a six. 

Jan 28, 2025, 1:52 PM

Sundar comes to bowl

Washington Sundar introduced.

Buttler takes a single first ball. Duckett makes room and pumps it through covers for a four.

Reverse sweep now from Duckett. Over point for another four. 

Jan 28, 2025, 1:51 PM

ENG 34/1 in 4 overs

Jan 28, 2025, 1:51 PM

Back-to-back four from Duckett

Ben Duckett is looking in the mood today.

Pandya pitches it short and the left-hander pulls it away for another boundary.

Next ball, steps out, slams it through the covers.

Two 4s in a row!

Jan 28, 2025, 1:49 PM

England need a good partnership

England need a good partnership between Duckett and Buttler here to see out the powerplay, at least.

Time and again, England have been let down repeatedly by their batting so far in the series.

Jan 28, 2025, 1:47 PM

Duckett smashes six

Shami angles one past Buttler’s outside edge. Not much of an appeal.

Length from Shami and Duckett manages to scoop it for a six. Audacious shot. 

ENG 21/1 in 3 overs

Jan 28, 2025, 1:40 PM

ENG 12/1 in 2 overs

Jan 28, 2025, 1:38 PM

Phil Salt dissmised

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Hardik surprises Salt with a bouncer. Beaten. Full and wide from Hardik and Salt crunches it straight to Abhishek Sharma. 

Jan 28, 2025, 1:36 PM

Hardik Pandya comes in second over

Hardik Pandya from the other end. Duckett punches one through covers for a single.

Jan 28, 2025, 1:35 PM

ENG 6/0 in 1 over

Shami's first ball. Low bounce. Beats Phil Salt.

Wide again. This time Salt slams it past the bowler and umpire for a four.

Better length from Shami as two dot balls follow. Two singles to close the over. 

Jan 28, 2025, 1:33 PM

Shami with the new ball

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Shami with the new ball, as expected. 

Jan 28, 2025, 1:27 PM

England Playing XI

Philip Salt, Ben Duckett, Jos Buttler(c), Harry Brook, Liam Livingstone, Jamie Smith(w), Jamie Overton, Brydon Carse, Jofra Archer, Adil Rashid, Mark Wood.

Jan 28, 2025, 1:27 PM

India Playing XI

Sanju Samson(w), Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Dhruv Jurel, Hardik Pandya, Washington Sundar, Axar Patel, Mohammed Shami, Ravi Bishnoi, Varun Chakravarthy.

Jan 28, 2025, 1:13 PM

Shami in the Playing XI

Suryakumar Yadav confirms Mohammed Shami is in the playing XI. 

Jan 28, 2025, 1:11 PM

India wins the toss and elects to bowl

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India wins the toss for the third time this series.

Suryakumar Yadav elects to bowl first. 

Jan 28, 2025, 11:59 AM

India vs England | Streaming Details

The 3rd T20I between India and England will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network.

The match will also be available for live streaming on Disney+ Hotstar app and website.

Jan 28, 2025, 11:52 AM

Hope he bounces back

Jan 28, 2025, 11:50 AM

India vs England | Pitch Report

India vs England 3rd T20I Live updates, scores, news and free commentary

The pitch at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot is known for being a batting-friendly surface.

So, fans can expect a high scoring encounter between India and England. 

Jan 28, 2025, 11:39 AM

What happened in the second match?

Jan 28, 2025, 11:38 AM

What happened in the first match?

Jan 28, 2025, 11:27 AM

India eye series win

India vs England 3rd T20I Live updates, scores, news and free commentary

India are aiming to secure an early 3-0 victory over England in their ongoing five-match T20I series, having won the first two matches in Kolkata and Chennai.

Jan 28, 2025, 11:22 AM

Will Mohammed Shami play or not?

India's new batting coach Shitanshu Kotak said before the third T20I that there is no concern about the fitness of fast bowler Mohammed Shami.

But the decision on his playing will be taken by captain Suryakumar Yadav and head coach Gautam Gambhir.

Shami was not selected in the playing eleven for the first two T20I matches against England.

Jan 28, 2025, 10:40 AM

Match Details

Match: India vs England 3rd T20I

Date: 28 January, 2025

Time: 7 pm IST

Venue: Niranjan Shah Stadium

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