Digest of the Hottest News of the Last Week
With the announcement of the Asia Cup 2025 squad, Indian cricket fans have plenty to talk about. Suryakumar Yadav has been named captain, with Shubman Gill as his deputy, marking a fresh leadership era. Beyond the national team, the cricketing world has been buzzing with action. The Hundred in England has provided thrilling contests, while the Caribbean Premier League has delivered exciting finishes. The Royal One-Day Cup in England has also seen some standout performances. With multiple tournaments happening simultaneously, fans are spoiled for choice. Here are the top five cricket news stories from the past week.
Colin Munro’s Century Guides Trinbago to 12-Run CPL Win Over Patriots
Colin Munro starred with 120 off 57 balls as Trinbago Knight Riders posted 231 for 5 in their 20 overs. Alex Hales added 47. In response, St Kitts and Nevis Patriots managed 219 for 7, with Jason Holder top-scoring at 44. Munro’s innings earned him Player of the Match as TKR claimed a 12-run victory at Warner Park.
Sam Curran Shines as Oval Invincibles Beat Southern Brave in Southampton
Oval Invincibles outplayed Southern Brave in the Hundred at Southampton, chasing 134 with 11 balls to spare. Jordan Cox hit 56 off 37, while Sam Curran starred with 50* and 3 for 21 to seal victory. Brave managed only 133, with Hilton Cartwright’s 42 the top score, as Rashid Khan also struck with three wickets.
Manchester Originals Women Seal Emphatic 10-Wicket Victory Over Trent Rockets
Manchester Originals Women cruised to a dominant 10-wicket win over Trent Rockets Women in the Hundred 2025 at Nottingham. Rockets managed 111 for 7, with Nat Sciver-Brunt scoring 34, while Sophie Ecclestone starred with 2 for 12. In reply, Kathryn Bryce’s unbeaten 61 and Beth Mooney’s 47 powered Originals to 113 without loss in 82 balls.
Hilton Cartwright’s Blazing Fifty and Archer’s Strikes Seal a Narrow Win for Southern Brave
Southern Brave defeated Welsh Fire by 4 runs in the 21st match at Cardiff. Hilton Cartwright starred with a blistering 51 not out off 19 balls and two catches, guiding Brave to 129 for 8. In reply, Jofra Archer’s 3 for 20 and Craig Overton’s 2 wickets restricted Fire to 125 for 8 despite Bairstow’s quick 22.
Trent Rockets Clinch Comfortable Six-Wicket Win Over Oval Invincibles in Women’s Hundred
In the 23rd match of the 2025 Women’s Hundred at The Oval, Trent Rockets chased down Oval Invincibles’ 109 for 7 with ease, scoring 113 for 4 in 84 balls to win by 6 wickets with 16 balls remaining. Grace Scrivens starred with 34 off 27 balls and was named Player of the Match. Meg Lanning top-scored for Invincibles with 45. Rockets sit 5th in the points table with 8 points from 6 games, while Invincibles are 6th with 8 points.
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