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How the game works, tournament rules, and what a result actually means.

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India vs New Zealand T20I 2026: India Win Series 3–2

India won the five-match T20I series against New Zealand 3–2. New Zealand won the fifth and final T20I in Hamilton on 1 November 2026 by seven wickets, reaching 195/3 in 18 overs after India made 191/8. Tim Seifert scored 93 and Glenn Phillips made 65 not out.

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India A vs Australia A 2026: McSweeney and Beardman Highlights

Australia A won the first unofficial ODI on 6 October 2026 by 125 runs. Nathan McSweeney made 123 and Mahli Beardman took 4/23.

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India vs West Indies 5th T20I 2026: Bengaluru rain abandonment and score

The 5th T20I was abandoned in Bengaluru on 17 October 2026 after India reached 118/5 in 7.4 overs. The five-match series finished 2–2.

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Who won India vs Sri Lanka at Asian Games 2026?

India beat Sri Lanka by 124 runs on 1 October 2026: 169/7 versus 45 all out, with Ishan Kishan 80 not out. India then beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the 3 October final to win gold.

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What is BCCI? Meaning, role and history of India's cricket board

BCCI stands for Board of Control for Cricket in India. Founded in 1928, it administers cricket in India, including domestic competitions and international cricket arrangements.

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Japan Cricket: India vs Japan Suzuki Cup 2026 Result

India beat Japan by two runs in the 22 September 2026 Suzuki Cup T20I at Sano. The five-over match ended India 32/4, Japan 30/3. Japan cricket is governed by the JCA.

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Assam vs Punjab – Ranji Trophy 2026‑27 Elite Group B match

Assam vs Punjab is the opening match of the 2026‑27 Ranji Trophy Elite Group B, played between the Punjab cricket team and the Assam cricket team. The game was rain‑interrupted, with Assam at 68/3, and Punjab missing Shubman Gill.

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India vs West Indies 2026 series results: ODIs 2–1 to India, T20Is drawn 2–2

India won the three-match ODI series against West Indies 2–1, with Shubman Gill Player of the Series. The five-match T20I series was drawn 2–2 after the decider in Bengaluru was washed out, and Shai Hope was Player of the Series.

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Karnataka vs Saurashtra – Ranji Trophy 2026‑27 Match Overview

Karnataka vs Saurashtra is a first‑class Ranji Trophy match in the 2026‑27 season. On Day 1 Karnataka were eight wickets down while Saurashtra were batting, with KV Aneesh scoring 59.

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India vs West Indies 3rd ODI 2026 Result: WI Win by 5 Wickets

West Indies won the third ODI against India by five wickets on 3 October 2026 at New Chandigarh, finishing 352/5 in 48.2 overs after India scored 351/7. Shai Hope was unbeaten on 162; India took the three-match ODI series 2–1.

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Zaheer Khan: India career and CSK head-coach appointment

Zaheer Khan is a former India left-arm fast bowler. Chennai Super Kings appointed him as head coach for IPL 2027, succeeding Stephen Fleming.

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India vs Japan T20I 2026 result: India win Suzuki Cup by 2 runs

India defeated Japan by two runs in their Suzuki Cup T20I on 22 September 2026. The rain-shortened match in Sano was five overs per side: India scored 32/4 and Japan finished 30/3.

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ODI क्रिकेट क्या है? नियम और फॉर्मेट आसान भाषा में

ODI (One Day International) अंतरराष्ट्रीय क्रिकेट का ऐसा फॉर्मेट है जिसमें दोनों टीमों को एक-एक पारी मिलती है और हर पारी अधिकतम 50 ओवर की होती है।

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Delhi vs Bengal Ranji Trophy 2026–27 Result: Bengal Win by 9 Wickets

Bengal beat Delhi by nine wickets in the opening round of the 2026–27 Ranji Trophy. Abishek Porel made 149, Sudip Gharami 133, and Mohammed Shami took five wickets in the match.

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India A vs Australia A 1st Unofficial ODI 2026: Result and Score

Australia A beat India A by 125 runs in Puducherry on 6 October 2026. Nathan McSweeney scored 123 and Mahli Beardman took 4/23.

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Who is Yuvraj Singh? India all-rounder and 2007 T20 World Cup hero

Yuvraj Singh is a former India international all-rounder known for his left-handed batting, six sixes in one over against England at the 2007 T20 World Cup, and his role in India's 2011 World Cup win.

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India vs West Indies 2nd ODI result: Gill's 223 seals record chase

India won the second ODI by eight wickets on 30 September 2026, with Shubman Gill scoring 223 not out. West Indies won the third ODI on 3 October, but India took the series 2–1.

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Why did Harmanpreet Kaur step down as India women’s captain?

Harmanpreet Kaur stepped down as captain of India’s women’s cricket team across all formats on 6 October 2026. BCCI and ICC confirmed the decision. She will continue playing for India.

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Afghanistan vs Japan: Afghanistan win Asian Games opener by 48 runs

Afghanistan beat Japan by 48 runs after making 129 for 6; Japan were bowled out for 81 in 19.3 overs.

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Hong Kong vs Malaysia: Malaysia win Asian Games match by 8 wickets

Malaysia beat Hong Kong, China by 8 wickets after bowling them out for 81 and reaching 84 for 2 in 12 overs.

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England vs Sri Lanka ODI series 2026: England win 2–1

England won the 2026 ODI series against Sri Lanka 2–1. Sri Lanka levelled the series at Headingley, but England won the decider at The Oval by 223 runs after making 355/7 and bowling Sri Lanka out for 132.

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How net run rate works in cricket: formula and all-out rule

Net run rate is runs scored per over minus runs conceded per over across a tournament. A team bowled out is generally treated as having used its full quota of overs for NRR.

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What is the DLS method in cricket? Target and par score explained

DLS adjusts a chasing team’s target after rain or another interruption. It uses remaining overs and wickets as “resources,” not a simple run-rate calculation.

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Who is S. Viswanadh on India’s Asian Games cricket scorecard?

S. Viswanadh on India’s Asian Games 2026 cricket graphics refers to Sanju Samson. The unfamiliar label came from the fuller name used in his event registration, not from a new player replacing him.

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What is the highest individual score in men’s ODI cricket?

Rohit Sharma holds the men’s ODI individual-score record: 264 against Sri Lanka in Kolkata on 13 November 2014. Shubman Gill’s 223 not out on 30 September 2026 set the successful-chase record.

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Kumar Kushagra scores century for India A against Australia A

Kumar Kushagra made a century for India A against Australia A, helping his side take a 163-run first-innings lead in Puducherry.

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India vs Pakistan Asian Games 2026 final scorecard: India win gold by 19 runs

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final. India made 211/6, Pakistan replied with 192/6, and India won the gold medal.

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Who is Anshul Kamboj? India pacer who made his ODI debut vs West Indies

Anshul Kamboj is a Haryana fast bowler who made his ODI debut for India against West Indies in New Chandigarh on 3 October 2026 after replacing the injured Prasidh Krishna in the squad.

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Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh result: Sri Lanka win Asian Games bronze

Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by 63 runs to win the Asian Games 2026 men's cricket bronze medal. Sri Lanka made 165/9 before bowling Bangladesh out for 102.

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भारत-अफगानिस्तान क्वार्टरफाइनल क्यों रद्द हुआ? एशियन गेम्स 2026

भारत-अफगानिस्तान क्वार्टरफाइनल 28 सितंबर 2026 को बारिश से रद्द हुआ। ऊंची वरीयता के कारण भारत सेमीफाइनल में पहुंचा। 1 अक्टूबर को श्रीलंका को हराने के बाद भारत का फाइनल 3 अक्टूबर को पाकिस्तान से है।

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What is India’s Cricket World Cup 2027 schedule?

India open their World Cup 2027 group campaign against Australia in Cape Town on 7 October. They face Pakistan in Johannesburg on 10 October. The tournament runs from 2 October to 21 November 2027.

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Who is Amir Jangoo? West Indies batter's century against India

Amir Jangoo is a West Indies left-handed wicketkeeper-batter from Trinidad. He scored 114 off 77 balls against India on 30 September 2026, after making a century on his ODI debut in December 2024.

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Bangladesh vs Malaysia: rain washout sends Bangladesh to Asian Games semi-final

Bangladesh advanced to the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket semi-finals after rain washed out their quarter-final against Malaysia in Nisshin on 29 September. The match was abandoned without a ball being bowled, and Bangladesh progressed as the higher-ranked team.

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Pakistan vs Hong Kong: rain washout sends Pakistan to Asian Games semi-final

Pakistan advanced to the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket semi-finals after rain washed out their quarter-final against Hong Kong in Nisshin on 28 September. The teams could not complete the match, and Pakistan progressed as the higher-ranked side.

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What happened in Malaysia vs Oman at the Asian Games 2026?

Malaysia vs Oman on 26 September 2026 was abandoned because of rain without a ball bowled. It was a no-result, not a Malaysia win. Malaysia and Hong Kong qualified from Group B; Oman were eliminated.

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Japan vs Nepal Asian Games cricket: rain stops match, no result

Japan vs Nepal at the 2026 Asian Games ended with no result on 26 September. Nepal scored 149/4 in a rain-reduced 15 overs, but rain prevented Japan from batting. Both teams received one Group A point.

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Ajinkya Rahane: India career, captaincy and retirement

Ajinkya Rahane is a former India batter and stand-in Test captain. He led India to the 2020–21 Test-series win in Australia and announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on 30 July 2026.