Digest of the Hottest News of the Last Week 11.08.2025-17.08.2025
With the England vs India Test series wrapped up, all eyes have now turned to the Asia Cup 2025, where India is expected to field a young and energetic squad as part of their build-up for the upcoming T20 World Cup. The tournament is set to be a crucial testing ground for emerging talents. Away from the Asia Cup, the Hundred tournament continues to capture the spotlight with thrilling performances and close contests, keeping fans hooked. Adding to the buzz, the IPL trade window has also stirred excitement, with teams making strategic moves. Here’s a look at the top five news stories from the past week.
Australia Clinch 17-Run Win Over South Africa in Darwin T20I
Australia posted 178 with Tim David smashing 83 off 52 balls despite Kwena Maphaka’s 4 for 20. In reply, Ryan Rickelton scored 71 but Josh Hazlewood and Ben Dwarshuis took three wickets each to restrict South Africa to 161 for 9, sealing Australia’s ninth consecutive T20I victory.
Have Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli Already Played Their Last Match for India?
Reports suggest Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma may be left out of India’s 2027 ODI World Cup plans, with the October ODI series against Australia possibly being their last. Ex-selector Devang Gandhi urged moving on to groom youngsters like Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sai Sudharsan, despite the duo’s proven contributions.
Dewald Brevis’ Record-Breaking Knock Powers South Africa to 53-Run Win
Dewald Brevis smashed an unbeaten 125 off 56 balls, the highest T20I score for South Africa, guiding them to 218 for 7 in Darwin. Australia’s chase faltered despite Tim David’s 50 off 24, folding for 165 in 17.4 overs. Corbin Bosch and Kwena Maphaka took three wickets each as SA levelled the series 1-1.
Welsh Fire Clinch 25-Run Win Over Manchester Originals
Welsh Fire posted 137 for 8 with Tom Kohler-Cadmore (26 off 16) and Chris Green (19 off 9) starring. Originals managed only 112 as Riley Meredith took 4 for 9 and Green added 3 for 19 plus two catches. Jos Buttler’s 57 off 34 was not enough, leaving Originals at the bottom.
Trent Rockets Women End Losing Streak with 33-Run Win Over London Spirit
Nat Sciver-Brunt’s unbeaten 51 off 29 balls and Bryony Smith’s 42 powered Trent Rockets Women to 149 for 6. Eva Gray took 4 wickets for Spirit, who were bowled out for 116 in 95 balls. Kirstie Gordon starred with 4 for 15, ending Spirit’s three-match winning run.
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