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India batter Pratika Rawal became the joint-fastest to score 1,000 runs in WODIs during the Women's World Cup 2025 match against New Zealand on Thursday (Oct 23). She reached the milestone in her 23rd innings as she scored vital 122 runs for the team and added 212 runs for the opening wicket with Smriti Mandhana. Before Rawal, Australia's Lindsay Reeler had reached the 1k WODI runs milestone in 23 innings as well. As for India, the record, before Rawal, was with Deepti Sharma who had reached 1,000 runs in WODIs in 29 innings.<h2>Rawal, Mandhana take India to new scoring heights</h2>India started slow after being asked to bat first in the almost do-or-die match, scoring just 40 runs in the first 10 overs. Mandhana and Rawal, however, picked up pace after that and soon crossed the 100-run partnership mark. The duo went to add 212 runs for the first wicket - the highest for India in WODIs in World Cup and fourth highest overall. During the partnership, Mandhana also scored her 14th WODI ton and 17th in international cricket - also the joint-most with Australia's Meg Lanning.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-w-vs-nz-w-mandhana-rawal-breaking-batting-records-with-double-ton-opening-partnership-1761225185909">IND-W vs NZ-W: Mandhana, Rawal break batting records with double ton opening partnership</a>Thanks to both openers, India posted 340/3 total in 49 overs after a late rain break stopped the innings. This is India's highest total in WODIs against New Zealand and the highest for India in a Women's ODI World Cup match.<h2>Rodrigues joins party as well</h2>Apart from Mandhana and Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues also created history with her 76 not out off just 55 balls. Notably, Rodrigues sat out in India's last match but made a comeback to the playing XI in some style. Her fifty is the fastest for India in this edition of Women's World Cup and third fastest overall for India in history of the tournament.

She reached the milestone in her 23rd innings as she scored vital 122 runs for the team and added 212 runs for the opening wicket with Smriti Mandhana. Before Rawal, Australia's Lindsay Reeler had reached the 1k WODI runs milestone in 23 innings as well.

India batter Pratika Rawal became the joint-fastest to score 1,000 runs in WODIs during the Women's World Cup 2025 match against New Zealand on Thursday (Oct 23). She reached the milestone in her 23rd innings as she scored vital 122 runs for the team and added 212 runs for the opening wicket with Smriti Mandhana. Before Rawal, Australia's Lindsay Reeler had reached the 1k WODI runs milestone in 23 innings as well. As for India, the record, before Rawal, was with Deepti Sharma who had reached 1,000 runs in WODIs in 29 innings. Rawal, Mandhana take India to new scoring heights India started slow after being asked to bat first in the almost do-or-die match, scoring just 40 runs in the first 10 overs. Mandhana and Rawal, however, picked up pace after that and soon crossed the 100-run partnership mark. The duo went to add 212 runs for the first wicket - the highest for India in WODIs in World Cup and fourth highest overall. During the partnership, Mandhana also scored her 14th WODI ton and 17th in international cricket - also the joint-most with Australia's Meg Lanning. Also Read - IND-W vs NZ-W: Mandhana, Rawal break batting records with double ton opening partnership Thanks to both openers, India posted 340/3 total in 49 overs after a late rain break stopped the innings. This is India's highest total in WODIs against New Zealand and the highest for India in a Women's ODI World Cup match. Rodrigues joins party as well Apart from Mandhana and Rawal, Jemimah Rodrigues also created history with her 76 not out off just 55 balls. Notably, Rodrigues sat out in India's last match but made a comeback to the playing XI in some style. Her fifty is the fastest for India in this edition of Women's World Cup and third fastest overall for India in history of the tournament.

She reached the milestone in her 23rd innings as she scored vital 122 runs for the team and added 212 runs for the opening wicket with Smriti Mandhana. Before Rawal, Australia's Lindsay Reeler had reached the 1k WODI runs milestone in 23 innings as well.

IND-W vs NZ-W: Pratika Rawal now joint-fastest to THIS WODI milestone as India post record total

From Australia to South Africa, here's a look at the top five teams in WTC 2025-27 updated points table. This list also includes India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka

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In the almost do-or-die Women's World Cup 2025 match against New Zealand on Thursday (Oct 23), India Women stitched up a record opening partnership. Both India openers, Smriti Mandhana ad Pratika Rawal, scored their individual centuries and added 212 runs for the first wicket. This is the fourth highest opening stand in a WODI World Cup match and the highest for India as well. The record for highest opening partnership in WODI World Cup matches rests with Enid Bakewell and Lynne Thomas of England for adding 246 runs in 1973 edition of the tournament against International Women's XI.<h2>Mandhana, Rawal lit up India's innings</h2>New Zealand elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the crucial match. They had the Indian batters tied up with just 40 runs in the first 10 overs Mandhana and Rawal, however, broke free after the initial caution and scored 75 runs in the next 10 overs - crossing the 100 partnership while Mandhana crossed her fifty as well.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-rohit-sharma-scripts-history-becomes-first-asian-player-to-achieve-this-record-in-sena-countries-1761212790933">Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first Asian player to achieve THIS record</a>The duo crossed the 150-run mark in the 26th over and Rawal had crossed her fifty by then as well. This was the fourth time the pair crossed 150 runs in an innings - joint highest in WODIs along with Australia's Belinda Clark-Lisa Keightley and New Zealand's Suzie Bates-Amy Satterthwaite.Mandhana crossed her hundred in the 31st over while the 200-run partnership came in the 33rd before she got out in the next over for 109. Before them, the record for highest opening partnership for India in a World Cup WODI match stood with Thirush Kamini and Punam Raut who had added 175 runs for the opening wicket in 2013 against West Indies Women.Rawal continued the charge after Mandhana's wicket and brought her own century in the 39th over. She was eventually dismissed on the last ball of the 43rd over for 122.

Before them, the record for highest opening partnership for India in a World Cup WODI match stood with Thirush Kamini and Punam Raut who had added 175 runs for the opening wicket in 2013 against West Indies Women.

In the almost do-or-die Women's World Cup 2025 match against New Zealand on Thursday (Oct 23), India Women stitched up a record opening partnership. Both India openers, Smriti Mandhana ad Pratika Rawal, scored their individual centuries and added 212 runs for the first wicket. This is the fourth highest opening stand in a WODI World Cup match and the highest for India as well. The record for highest opening partnership in WODI World Cup matches rests with Enid Bakewell and Lynne Thomas of England for adding 246 runs in 1973 edition of the tournament against International Women's XI. Mandhana, Rawal lit up India's innings New Zealand elected to bowl first after winning the toss in the crucial match. They had the Indian batters tied up with just 40 runs in the first 10 overs Mandhana and Rawal, however, broke free after the initial caution and scored 75 runs in the next 10 overs - crossing the 100 partnership while Mandhana crossed her fifty as well. Also Read - Rohit Sharma scripts history, becomes first Asian player to achieve THIS record The duo crossed the 150-run mark in the 26th over and Rawal had crossed her fifty by then as well. This was the fourth time the pair crossed 150 runs in an innings - joint highest in WODIs along with Australia's Belinda Clark-Lisa Keightley and New Zealand's Suzie Bates-Amy Satterthwaite. Mandhana crossed her hundred in the 31st over while the 200-run partnership came in the 33rd before she got out in the next over for 109. Before them, the record for highest opening partnership for India in a World Cup WODI match stood with Thirush Kamini and Punam Raut who had added 175 runs for the opening wicket in 2013 against West Indies Women. Rawal continued the charge after Mandhana's wicket and brought her own century in the 39th over. She was eventually dismissed on the last ball of the 43rd over for 122.

Before them, the record for highest opening partnership for India in a World Cup WODI match stood with Thirush Kamini and Punam Raut who had added 175 runs for the opening wicket in 2013 against West Indies Women.

WWC 2025, IND-W vs NZ-W: Mandhana, Rawal break batting records with double ton opening partnership

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Australia registered back-to-back wins against India as they pocketed the ODI series 2-0 on Thursday (Oct 23). Playing at the Adelaide Oval in the second of three ODI matches, Australia beat India by two wickets after Matthew Short (74) and Cooper Connolly (61) played crucial knocks. India will now look to salvage pride in the final ODI when they face the Aussies on Saturday at Sydney Cricket Ground.<h2>Australia clinch ODI series</h2>Tasked to chase 265 runs to win, Australia made a decent start to their innings as openers Mitchell Marsh (11) and Travis Head (28) put a stand of 30 runs. The Aussies would then lose wickets after consistent intervals, but sure, they were in the contest. Wade and Connolly’s partnership proved decisive for the hosts as they scored their respective fifties. Despite India’s decent show with the ball, they could not stop Australia from dominating the contest.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>

In the end, a late bowling display was not enough for India to rescue the match as the Men in Blue could not prevent the defeat. Matt Renshaw (30) and Mitchell Owen (36) saw the team from Down Under register a vital win with 22 balls to spare.&nbsp;For India, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar all ended with two wickets each but were unable to avoid the defeat. The defeat also means India’s five-match unbeaten run at the Adelaide Oval comes to an end.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>What happened in Indian innings?</h2>Earlier, Team India fought back to post a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs. Following a shaky start (losing two wickets for 17 inside the seventh over), also including batting giant Virat Kohli’s rare twin duck in this series, the visiting side rode on Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer’s fifties and a late blitz from Axar Patel and the tail to give themselves a chance in this do-or-die match. For Australia, seamer Xavier Bartlett picked up three wickets for 39, but their best bowler was spinner Adam Zampa, who returned with four to his name in his ten overs.&nbsp;The two teams will now meet in the final ODI on Saturday as India will have pride at stake, while eyes will be on Virat, who failed yet again.

Playing at the Adelaide Oval in the second of three ODI matches, Australia beat India by two wickets after Matthew Short (74) and Cooper Connolly (61) played crucial knocks.

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IND vs AUS, 2nd ODI: Short, Connolly end India’s unbeaten run in Adelaide as hosts pocket series 2-0

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Sairaj Bahutule replaces Sunil Joshi, who served in the role, previously from 2023 to 2025. Sairaj Bahutule brings in years of experience, having been a veteran of first-class cricket and a highly-regarded cricket coach. 

Indian Premier League franchise Punjab Kings (PBKS), on Wednesday, confirmed the appointment of former India cricketer and experienced coach Sairaj Bahutule as the team’s new spin bowling coach ahead of the upcoming season. Bahutule replaces Sunil Joshi, who served in the role, previously from 2023 to 2025. Sairaj Bahutule brings in years of experience, having been a veteran of first-class cricket and a highly-regarded cricket coach. He has previously held coaching roles with domestic teams like Kerala, Gujarat, Vidharbha and Bengal, and IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals, focusing on developing young talent and optimizing bowling strategies across formats. Satish Menon, CEO of Punjab Kings extended a warm welcome to Bahutule and said, “We extend our sincere thanks to Sunil Joshi for his dedicated service and contribution to the Punjab Kings over the years. As we look forward, we are thrilled to welcome Sairaj Bahutule to our coaching staff. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "Sairaj’s deep understanding of the game, particularly his extensive experience in grooming domestic bowlers and managing strategy, will be invaluable to our side. His expertise aligns perfectly with our vision of building a strong and cohesive bowling unit for the season ahead.” ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Sairaj Bahutule also shared his excitement about joining the franchise and stated, “I'm really excited to join Punjab Kings as a spin bowling coach for the upcoming IPL season. This is a team that plays a different brand of cricket, and I can see the potential is massive. They have a bunch of talented players, and I'm looking forward to working with them to refine their skills and help them reach new heights." The appointment is a significant step in the direction of strengthening the core unit with strategic expertise ahead of the player auction and the upcoming season.

Sairaj Bahutule replaces Sunil Joshi, who served in the role, previously from 2023 to 2025. Sairaj Bahutule brings in years of experience, having been a veteran of first-class cricket and a highly-regarded cricket coach.&nbsp;

IPL 2026: Former India all-rounder Sairaj Bahutule joins Punjab Kings as spin bowling coach

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<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Country</td><td>M</td><td>Sixes</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>India</td><td>156</td><td>151</td></tr><tr><td>Sanath Jayasuriya</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>171</td><td>113</td></tr><tr><td>Shahid Afridi</td><td>Bangladesh</td><td>139</td><td>105</td></tr><tr><td>MS Dhoni</td><td>India</td><td>175</td><td>83</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>India</td><td>177</td><td>83</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The overall record for the most sixes in SENA countries belongs to former New Zealand opener Martin Guptill, who hit 309 sixes in 250 matches.<h2>Batters with most sixes in SENA countries</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>Country</td><td>M</td><td>Sixes</td></tr><tr><td>Martin Guptill</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>250</td><td>309</td></tr><tr><td>Brendon McCullum</td><td>New Zealand</td><td>307</td><td>286</td></tr><tr><td>Eoin Morgan</td><td>England</td><td>250</td><td>244</td></tr><tr><td>Jos Buttler</td><td>England</td><td>242</td><td>224</td></tr><tr><td>AB De Villiers</td><td>South Africa</td><td>275</td><td>205</td></tr><tr><td>David Warner</td><td>Australia</td><td>255</td><td>202</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Rohit also reached another major achievement in ODIs by becoming India’s third-highest run-scorer, going past Sourav Ganguly’s total of 11,221 ODI runs. He achieved this feat with a boundary off Adam Zampa in the 21st over of the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-adam-gilchrist-posts-heartfelt-message-for-rohit-sharma-recalls-first-meeting-in-2008-experience-in-ipl-1761205564877">Adam Gilchrist posts heartfelt message for Rohit Sharma, recalls first meeting in 2008, experience in IPL</a><h2>Indian batters with most runs in ODIs</h2>

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Player</td><td>M</td><td>R</td><td>BS</td><td>100/50</td></tr><tr><td>Sachin Tendulkar</td><td>463</td><td>18,426</td><td>200*</td><td>49/96</td></tr><tr><td>Virat Kohli</td><td>304*</td><td>14,181</td><td>183</td><td>51/74</td></tr><tr><td>Rohit Sharma</td><td>275*</td><td>11,249</td><td>264</td><td>32/59</td></tr><tr><td>Sourav Ganguly</td><td>308</td><td>11,221</td><td>183</td><td>22/71</td></tr><tr><td>Rahul Dravid</td><td>340</td><td>10,768</td><td>153</td><td>12/82</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Additionally, Rohit became the first Indian player to score 1,000 ODI runs against Australia in Australia (excluding World Cups). He achieved this feat in the third over of the match with a boundary off Mitchell Starc.&nbsp;&nbsp;With this achievement, Rohit also joined an elite list of legendary players that includes Viv Richards, Desmond Haynes, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardene - other players who have scored 1,000 ODI runs against Australia on their home soil.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma scored 73 runs for India in the second ODI, hammering two sixes during his 97-ball stay at the crease.

In the ongoing second ODI between India and Australia at the Adelaide Oval, Rohit Sharma gave India a strong start by scoring 73 runs from 97 balls. His innings included seven fours and two sixes and he also shared a 118-run stand for the third wicket with Shreyas Iyer. By hitting two sixes on Thursday (Oct 23), Rohit added another milestone to his name. His first six of the match off Mitchell Owen made him the first Asian cricketer to hit 150 sixes in SENA countries (South Africa, England, New Zealand and Australia). So far, Rohit has played 156 matches across formats in SENA nations and smashed 151 sixes. Asian batters with most sixes in SENA countries Also Check - From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters fastest to 9000 runs in ODIs

Rohit Sharma scored 73 runs for India in the second ODI, hammering two sixes during his 97-ball stay at the crease.

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Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has yet again asserted his claim to hold a presentation ceremony for the Asia Cup 2025, which took place in September. After the final, India refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi, who insisted on a handshake from the Men in Blue during the presentation, an offer which was turned down. Now the ACC has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of a formal date to hold the presentation in Dubai.<h2>ACC informs BCCI of formal date</h2>According to a media report, the ACC has finalised November 10 as the formal date to host the presentation ceremony where India will receive the trophy. The ACC has invited a BCCI representative with a formal invitation to the Indian T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav. This comes after no formal presentation was held after the final at the Dubai International Stadium, in which India beat Pakistan in the final over.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;"There was a series of letters exchanged with the BCCI, and the ACC has conveyed to them that we are ready to host Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his players, along with BCCI official Rajiv Shukla, to receive the trophy in a ceremony on November 10 in Dubai," Naqvi told the media in Karachi.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;"The ACC has written to the BCCI that a ceremony can be held in Dubai on November 10. Bring your captain and players and receive the trophy from me," said Naqvi.&nbsp;However, the BCCI is not ready to accept the ACC proposal, with them ready to escalate the situation to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The BCCI will raise the current issue when the ICC is set for its general body meeting after the Women’s ODI World Cup.

According to a media report, the ACC has finalised November 10 as the formal date to host the presentation ceremony where India will receive the trophy. 

Asian Cricket Council (ACC) chairman and Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has yet again asserted his claim to hold a presentation ceremony for the Asia Cup 2025, which took place in September. After the final, India refused to receive the trophy from Naqvi, who insisted on a handshake from the Men in Blue during the presentation, an offer which was turned down. Now the ACC has informed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of a formal date to hold the presentation in Dubai. ACC informs BCCI of formal date According to a media report, the ACC has finalised November 10 as the formal date to host the presentation ceremony where India will receive the trophy. The ACC has invited a BCCI representative with a formal invitation to the Indian T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav. This comes after no formal presentation was held after the final at the Dubai International Stadium, in which India beat Pakistan in the final over. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more "There was a series of letters exchanged with the BCCI, and the ACC has conveyed to them that we are ready to host Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his players, along with BCCI official Rajiv Shukla, to receive the trophy in a ceremony on November 10 in Dubai," Naqvi told the media in Karachi. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "The ACC has written to the BCCI that a ceremony can be held in Dubai on November 10. Bring your captain and players and receive the trophy from me," said Naqvi. However, the BCCI is not ready to accept the ACC proposal, with them ready to escalate the situation to the International Cricket Council (ICC). The BCCI will raise the current issue when the ICC is set for its general body meeting after the Women’s ODI World Cup.

According to a media report, the ACC has finalised November 10 as the formal date to host the presentation ceremony where India will receive the trophy.&nbsp;

Mohsin Naqvi firm on Asia Cup trophy presentation ceremony in Dubai, informs BCCI of formal date

Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist was making rounds on Thursday (Oct 23) after he posted a selfie on his Instagram account as India took on Australia at the famous Adelaide Oval. Right before the start of the second ODI at the Oval, Gilchrist and Rohit were snapped together as they shared valuable time on the field. Shortly after the mini-together, Gilchrist posted a selfie with Rohit, recalling their time together in the IPL and the 2008 India tour of Australia.

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<h2>Gilchrist posts heartfelt message for Rohit</h2>“This bloke reminded me today it was standing on this very ground, the beautiful @adelaideoval when we first met each other in 2008. It was just when we’d both been bought by the Deccan Chargers, in the very first @iplt20 auction. From there a friendship was born. An old bull leaving International cricket, partnering with a young bull on the rise to becoming one of Indias greats. @rohitsharma45 it’s been a pleasure to play against and with you, to observe you as a broadcaster and fan, and even better to know you as a mate. #kepke,” posted Gilchrist on his Instagram handle.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;In 2008, Rohit was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket. It was during India’s match against Australia when both these players met in the opposition dugout. While the first meeting was less remembered, months later they both reunited in the Deccan Chargers camp for the inaugural season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;While the first season did not go according to plan for Deccan Chargers, where both were teammates, that was not the case in the second season. Both Rohit and Gilchrist won the IPL with the Deccan Chargers in 2009 and shared the dressing room together until 2011 before the former left for the Mumbai Indians.

In 2008, Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Adam Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket.

Legendary Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist was making rounds on Thursday (Oct 23) after he posted a selfie on his Instagram account as India took on Australia at the famous Adelaide Oval. Right before the start of the second ODI at the Oval, Gilchrist and Rohit were snapped together as they shared valuable time on the field. Shortly after the mini-together, Gilchrist posted a selfie with Rohit, recalling their time together in the IPL and the 2008 India tour of Australia.

In 2008, Rohit Sharma was part of the Indian team that toured Australia in the white-ball series; the same series saw Adam Gilchrist’s farewell from international cricket.

Adam Gilchrist posts heartfelt message for Rohit Sharma, recalls first meeting in 2008, experience in IPL

South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday (Oct 23) to draw the series 1-1, with Simon Harmer taking a maiden five-wicket haul. The 36-year-old off-spinner finished with 6-50, taking his 1,000th first-class wicket in the process, on a deteriorating Rawalpindi stadium pitch. South Africa reached the 68-run target for the loss of captain Aiden Markram (42) and Tristan Stubbs (nought), both to spinner Noman Ali, who finished with 2-40. Ryan Rickelton, who scored 25 not out, hit Sajid Khan for a six to seal an emphatic win minutes before the lunch break for the World Test Championship holders.&nbsp;In another battle of spinners, Pakistan managed 333 in their first innings before the South African tail wagged to help them pile up 404 for a crucial 71-run lead.&nbsp;Spinners took 34 of the 40 wickets to fall in the first Test in Lahore, which Pakistan won by 93 runs.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-babar-azam-naseem-shah-return-to-pakistan-s-t20i-squad-for-south-africa-and-tri-series-involving-zimbabwe-sri-lanka-1761201068972">Babar Azam, Naseem Shah return to Pakistan's T20I squad for South Africa and tri-series involving Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka</a>&nbsp;Thursday's morning session saw Pakistan's batters fold, adding just 44 runs after resuming the fourth day on 94-4.&nbsp;Harmer torpedoed Pakistan's hopes of saving the Test when he trapped Babar Azam leg-before with the fifth ball of the day after the batsman had reached his 30th Test half-century.&nbsp;Pakistan's hopes had rested on Azam ending his century drought, having not scored a ton since December 2022.&nbsp;His lean spell goes on. Nine runs later, Harmer had Mohammad Rizwan caught by close-in fielder Tony de Zorzi for 18. In his next over, the spinner dismissed Noman for nought, caught behind for Harmer's 1,000 wicket in his 235th first-class match.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harmer is the fourth South African to take 1,000 or more first-class wickets, behind Mike Procter (1,417), Allan Donald (1,216) and Charlie Llewellyn (1013).&nbsp;Harmer's previous best figures of 4-51 came in the first Test in Lahore.&nbsp;Unlike South Africa, Pakistan's tail did not last long as they lost their last five wickets for just 33 runs in their second innings, just their latest batting slumps in the series.&nbsp;Shaheen Shah Afridi was run out without scoring, while Keshav Maharaj dismissed Salman Agha for 28 and Sajid Khan for 13 to swiftly wrap up the innings.&nbsp;Maharaj finished with 2-34 to follow up his 7-102 in the first innings.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Harmer is the fourth South African to take 1,000 or more first-class wickets, behind Mike Procter (1,417), Allan Donald (1,216) and Charlie Llewellyn (1013).

South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday (Oct 23) to draw the series 1-1, with Simon Harmer taking a maiden five-wicket haul. The 36-year-old off-spinner finished with 6-50, taking his 1,000th first-class wicket in the process, on a deteriorating Rawalpindi stadium pitch. South Africa reached the 68-run target for the loss of captain Aiden Markram (42) and Tristan Stubbs (nought), both to spinner Noman Ali, who finished with 2-40. Ryan Rickelton, who scored 25 not out, hit Sajid Khan for a six to seal an emphatic win minutes before the lunch break for the World Test Championship holders. In another battle of spinners, Pakistan managed 333 in their first innings before the South African tail wagged to help them pile up 404 for a crucial 71-run lead. Spinners took 34 of the 40 wickets to fall in the first Test in Lahore, which Pakistan won by 93 runs. Also read | Babar Azam, Naseem Shah return to Pakistan's T20I squad for South Africa and tri-series involving Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka Thursday's morning session saw Pakistan's batters fold, adding just 44 runs after resuming the fourth day on 94-4. Harmer torpedoed Pakistan's hopes of saving the Test when he trapped Babar Azam leg-before with the fifth ball of the day after the batsman had reached his 30th Test half-century. Pakistan's hopes had rested on Azam ending his century drought, having not scored a ton since December 2022. His lean spell goes on. Nine runs later, Harmer had Mohammad Rizwan caught by close-in fielder Tony de Zorzi for 18. In his next over, the spinner dismissed Noman for nought, caught behind for Harmer's 1,000 wicket in his 235th first-class match. Harmer is the fourth South African to take 1,000 or more first-class wickets, behind Mike Procter (1,417), Allan Donald (1,216) and Charlie Llewellyn (1013). Harmer's previous best figures of 4-51 came in the first Test in Lahore. Unlike South Africa, Pakistan's tail did not last long as they lost their last five wickets for just 33 runs in their second innings, just their latest batting slumps in the series. Shaheen Shah Afridi was run out without scoring, while Keshav Maharaj dismissed Salman Agha for 28 and Sajid Khan for 13 to swiftly wrap up the innings. Maharaj finished with 2-34 to follow up his 7-102 in the first innings. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for the WION audience.

Harmer is the fourth South African to take 1,000 or more first-class wickets, behind Mike Procter (1,417), Allan Donald (1,216) and Charlie Llewellyn (1013).

PAK vs SA 2nd Test: Simon Harmer spins Proteas to series-leveling win in Rawalpindi

Team India fought back in the ongoing second ODI against Australia in Adelaide to post a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs. Following a shaky start (losing two wickets for 17 inside the seventh over), also including batting giant Virat Kohli’s rare twin duck in this series, the visiting side rode on Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer’s fifties and a late blitz from Axar Patel and the tail to give themselves a chance in this do-or-die match. For Australia, seamer Xavier Bartlett picked up three wickets for 39, but their best bowler was spinner Adam Zampa, who returned with four to his name in his ten overs.&nbsp;Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Adelaide Oval, something his counterpart and Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, also admitted to choosing had he won the toss. The masterstroke did wonders early on as Bartlett dismissed Gill and Kohli in the same over, putting Team India’s back against the wall. Former captain Rohit struggled big time against Hazlewood, who perhaps bowled the best non-wicket-taking spell in recent ODI history, with his figures reading 0/29 in ten overs, including two maidens.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-2nd-odi-virat-kohli-rare-duck-fuels-retirement-rumours-as-netizens-react-to-his-hand-gesture-1761196245624">IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli’s rare duck fuels retirement rumours as netizens react to his ‘hand gesture’</a> &nbsp;Rohit and Iyer stitched over a hundred-run stand for the third wicket to put India’s innings back on track, but Zampa had other plans. The leggie, who returned to the playing XI for this game having missed out on the Perth tie, dismissed Iyer and KL Rahul (11) before also accounting for Axar Patel (44) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (8) to complete his four-wicket haul.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Oh my word! 🤩<a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> is back to his very best. Just what <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> needed. 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> 👉 2nd ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 <a href="https://t.co/dfQTtniylt">https://t.co/dfQTtniylt</a> <a href="https://t.co/P95TUGWl95">pic.twitter.com/P95TUGWl95</a>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1981228327043289441?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Following the loss of four quick wickets, Axar and the tail helped India revive from a tricky situation and helped them cross the 250-run mark. Although the fans and perhaps the dressing room had minute hopes from Harshit Rana and Arshdeep Singh, they surprisingly did well to push the team total past 260.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Crucial runs for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TeamIndia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TeamIndia</a> from the blade of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HarshitRana?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HarshitRana</a>! 👏<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> 👉 2nd ODI | LIVE NOW 👉 <a href="https://t.co/dfQTtniylt">https://t.co/dfQTtniylt</a> <a href="https://t.co/lUjw3AVjEt">pic.twitter.com/lUjw3AVjEt</a>&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1981259470069276833?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

With Australia already leading (1-0) in this three-match series, a win at the Adelaide Oval will see them seal the series, whereas, should India win, they will level it, with the SCG in Sydney to decide the outcome.

India posted a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs in the second ODI in Adelaide. Bartlett and Zampa were their top performers.

Team India fought back in the ongoing second ODI against Australia in Adelaide to post a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs. Following a shaky start (losing two wickets for 17 inside the seventh over), also including batting giant Virat Kohli’s rare twin duck in this series, the visiting side rode on Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer’s fifties and a late blitz from Axar Patel and the tail to give themselves a chance in this do-or-die match. For Australia, seamer Xavier Bartlett picked up three wickets for 39, but their best bowler was spinner Adam Zampa, who returned with four to his name in his ten overs. Australian captain Mitchell Marsh won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Adelaide Oval, something his counterpart and Indian skipper, Shubman Gill, also admitted to choosing had he won the toss. The masterstroke did wonders early on as Bartlett dismissed Gill and Kohli in the same over, putting Team India’s back against the wall. Former captain Rohit struggled big time against Hazlewood, who perhaps bowled the best non-wicket-taking spell in recent ODI history, with his figures reading 0/29 in ten overs, including two maidens. Also read | IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli’s rare duck fuels retirement rumours as netizens react to his ‘hand gesture’ Rohit and Iyer stitched over a hundred-run stand for the third wicket to put India’s innings back on track, but Zampa had other plans. The leggie, who returned to the playing XI for this game having missed out on the Perth tie, dismissed Iyer and KL Rahul (11) before also accounting for Axar Patel (44) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (8) to complete his four-wicket haul.

India posted a fighting 264 for nine in 50 overs in the second ODI in Adelaide. Bartlett and Zampa were their top performers.

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: India fight back after Kohli’s rare twin duck to post 264/9 in Adelaide

The only list the batters hate to look at includes perhaps the greatest white-ball cricketer of all time. Check out the Indian players with the most ducks to their names in international cricket.

The only list the batters hate to look at includes perhaps the greatest white-ball cricketer of all time. Check out the Indian players with the most ducks to their names in international cricket.

Most ducks for India in international cricket; top 5 include 2 active players

Pakistan will see a major return to their T20I set-up with just months remaining for the T20 World Cup in India, as former captain Babar Azam and speedster Naseem Shah have been named in the squad for the upcoming series against South Africa. Babar, who was dropped for the Asia Cup in the UAE, will return to the T20I squad, having last played for the national team in December 2024. The squad announced on Thursday (Oct 23) will be led by Salman Ali Agha, with Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the ODI squad.<h2>Pakistan announce squad for T20I series</h2>Having been out of favour in the entire 2025 from the T20I squad, Babar’s inclusion in the squad came as a surprise for many. Former Pakistan captain has more than 4000 runs in the T20I format with a best of 4223 and has led his side to a World Cup final and a semifinal in the past. However, since playing against South Africa in an away T20I series, he was not in favour.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;On the other hand, the Pakistan squad will also see the return of Naseem Shah, who has not played any T20I cricket since last year’s Australia tour. He was plagued with injuries and has struggled with form in recent months. His availability could be a huge boost for Pakistan as they build the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which starts in February.&nbsp;Shaheen Afridi, on the other hand, will be leading the ODI squad after Mohammad Rizwan was sacked from the role on Tuesday.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Pakistan T20I squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq.&nbsp;Pakistan ODI squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Babar Azam, who was dropped for the Asia Cup in the UAE, will return to the T20I squad, having last played for the national team in December 2024. 

Pakistan will see a major return to their T20I set-up with just months remaining for the T20 World Cup in India, as former captain Babar Azam and speedster Naseem Shah have been named in the squad for the upcoming series against South Africa. Babar, who was dropped for the Asia Cup in the UAE, will return to the T20I squad, having last played for the national team in December 2024. The squad announced on Thursday (Oct 23) will be led by Salman Ali Agha, with Shaheen Shah Afridi leading the ODI squad. Pakistan announce squad for T20I series Having been out of favour in the entire 2025 from the T20I squad, Babar’s inclusion in the squad came as a surprise for many. Former Pakistan captain has more than 4000 runs in the T20I format with a best of 4223 and has led his side to a World Cup final and a semifinal in the past. However, since playing against South Africa in an away T20I series, he was not in favour. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more On the other hand, the Pakistan squad will also see the return of Naseem Shah, who has not played any T20I cricket since last year’s Australia tour. He was plagued with injuries and has struggled with form in recent months. His availability could be a huge boost for Pakistan as they build the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which starts in February. Shaheen Afridi, on the other hand, will be leading the ODI squad after Mohammad Rizwan was sacked from the role on Tuesday. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Pakistan T20I squad: Salman Ali Agha (c), Abdul Samad, Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Nawaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Mohammad Salman Mirza, Naseem Shah, Sahibzada Farhan (wk), Saim Ayub, Shaheen Shah Afridi, Usman Khan (wk), Usman Tariq. Pakistan ODI squad: Shaheen Shah Afridi (c), Abrar Ahmed, Babar Azam, Faheem Ashraf, Faisal Akram, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Rauf, Haseebullah, Hasan Nawaz, Hussain Talat, Mohammad Nawaz, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Wasim Jnr, Naseem Shah, Saim Ayub, Salman Ali Agha.

Babar Azam, who was dropped for the Asia Cup in the UAE, will return to the T20I squad, having last played for the national team in December 2024.&nbsp;

Babar Azam, Naseem Shah return to Pakistan's T20I squad for South Africa and tri-series involving Zimbabwe, Sri Lanka

Virat Kohli registered a rare yet unwanted feat in the ongoing ODI series against Australia. Following his eight-ball duck in the series-opener in Perth, <a href="IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli out on zero in Adelaide as India in trouble early on - WATCH">Kohli got out on his successive score of zero</a> – for the first time in his career, in the ongoing second One-Dayer in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23). After letting go of the first few balls, Kohli failed to put bat to ball on his fourth delivery that hit him right in front of the wickets, with Xavier Bartlett enjoying perhaps the biggest scalp of his brief ODI career.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">VIRAT KOHLI GONE FOR HIS SECOND DUCK OF THE SERIES!<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PlayoftheDay?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PlayoftheDay</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/BKTtires?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@BKTtires</a> <a href="https://t.co/jqIdvMeX9T">pic.twitter.com/jqIdvMeX9T</a>&mdash; cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) <a href="https://twitter.com/cricketcomau/status/1981211697630134309?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

However, what worried the Indian Cricket Team fans was Kohli’s hand gesture as he walked off the field straight to the pavilion. &nbsp;As he crossed the boundary rope, Kohli acknowledged the fans, who happened to cheer for him, with a hand gesture that hints at his potential retirement from international cricket. Having already stepped aside from the remaining two formats earlier, Kohli returned to the One-Day side for the first time since March 2025, only to fall without scoring in back-to-back games.&nbsp; &nbsp;Virat's return shall also make headlines this time, but for all the wrong reasons. A prolific run scorer in ODIs, where he has scored 14000 runs, including over 70 fifties and 50 hundreds, Kohli hasn’t looked or batted like one, with the fans fearing the worst – his retirement announcement.&nbsp; &nbsp;Considering that social media has been buzzing with rumours of his and his batting partner Rohit Sharma’s potential retirement calls, his latest outings are not going to help his case for pressing for his place in the side till the next ODI World Cup two years later. &nbsp;Here’s how the social media reacted to Virat’s hand gesture following his dismissal in the second ODI against Australia -

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Check the end of the video. It’s not good news for cricket fans. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a> gesture at the end probably means he is announcing retirement from cricket. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/INDvsAUS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#INDvsAUS</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AUSvIND?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AUSvIND</a> <a href="https://t.co/ApjNCoWOkr">pic.twitter.com/ApjNCoWOkr</a>&mdash; The last dance (@26lastdance) <a href="https://twitter.com/26lastdance/status/1981212305322103131?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/V3ck67EAXP">pic.twitter.com/V3ck67EAXP</a>&mdash; Sagar (@sagarcasm) <a href="https://twitter.com/sagarcasm/status/1981215038158544945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Standing Ovation from fans for Virat Kohli at Adelaide. - A sad ending for Kohli at his favourite Venue! 💔 <a href="https://t.co/3zXnSkxCTD">pic.twitter.com/3zXnSkxCTD</a>&mdash; Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImTanujSingh/status/1981212293980705085?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Two back to back ducks for Virat Kohli. Never happens before…&mdash; Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) <a href="https://twitter.com/IrfanPathan/status/1981211202681446781?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">End is very-very near guys, cherish each and every moment of Virat kohli in this tour.💔 <a href="https://t.co/vgJ3Uy4rxO">pic.twitter.com/vgJ3Uy4rxO</a>&mdash; U&#39; (@toxifyy18) <a href="https://twitter.com/toxifyy18/status/1981212549778723061?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 23, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma and Shreyas Iyer steadied the Indian innings, adding close to 90 runs for the third wicket. Rohit, who struggled against the new ball, also completed his fifty in the ongoing tie, his first since the Champions Trophy final in March this year.

For the first time in his ODI career, Virat Kohli got out on a duck in his successive One-Day innings. 

Virat Kohli registered a rare yet unwanted feat in the ongoing ODI series against Australia. Following his eight-ball duck in the series-opener in Perth, Kohli got out on his successive score of zero – for the first time in his career, in the ongoing second One-Dayer in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23). After letting go of the first few balls, Kohli failed to put bat to ball on his fourth delivery that hit him right in front of the wickets, with Xavier Bartlett enjoying perhaps the biggest scalp of his brief ODI career.

For the first time in his ODI career, Virat Kohli got out on a duck in his successive One-Day innings.&nbsp;

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli’s rare duck fuels retirement rumours as netizens react to his 'hand gesture'

In what is a rarest of the rare occasions in Virat Kohli’s ODI career, the Indian batting great got out on a successive duck in the ongoing second One-Dayer against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (Oct 23). Coming off his first zero in ODIs in Australia in the previous tie in Perth, Kohli looked confident to return to form at his favourite batting venue in Adelaide, only for him to get trapped in front of the wicket on a four-ball duck off Xavier Bartlett. Having removed captain Shubman Gill earlier on the first ball of the seventh over, Bartlett got the better of the batting king to put India’s back against the wall.&nbsp;&nbsp;WATCH VIDEO -&nbsp;

For the second time in this ODI series, Kohli walked out to bat inside the Powerplay following Gill’s dismissal. Looking to find form and rhythm after Perth duck, Kohli beautifully let go of the first few balls before missing out playing the one that hit him in front of the wickets, with Bartlett getting the big fish.&nbsp;Marsh’s top-notch captaincy did wonders for the hosts, who put the visiting Indian Team on the back foot right away. What made things worse for the Men in Blue was how clueless former captain Rohit Sharma looked in the middle, with Josh Hazlewood troubling him throughout the first ten overs. Although he survived a few close calls, including an LBW appeal earlier, Rohit managed to keep his wicket, unlike Gill and Kohli. &nbsp;Meanwhile, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-aus-2nd-odi-australia-win-the-toss-and-elect-to-bowl-first-adelaide-make-several-changes-india-unchanged-xi-1761188968711">Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first at the Adelaide Oval</a>. Coming off a win in the rain-hit series opener at the Optus Stadium, the Aussies made three changes to their playing XI – bringing in Alex Carey for Josh Philippe, Bartlett for Nathan Ellis and Adam Zampa for Matthew Kuhnemann. Gill, on the other hand, stuck to the same XI, with Kuldeep Yadav’s absence being the biggest talking point.

Kohli's rare failure with the bat in this format is bound to cast doubts over his international future. 

In what is a rarest of the rare occasions in Virat Kohli’s ODI career, the Indian batting great got out on a successive duck in the ongoing second One-Dayer against Australia at the Adelaide Oval on Thursday (Oct 23). Coming off his first zero in ODIs in Australia in the previous tie in Perth, Kohli looked confident to return to form at his favourite batting venue in Adelaide, only for him to get trapped in front of the wicket on a four-ball duck off Xavier Bartlett. Having removed captain Shubman Gill earlier on the first ball of the seventh over, Bartlett got the better of the batting king to put India’s back against the wall. WATCH VIDEO -

Kohli's rare failure with the bat in this format is bound to cast doubts over his international future.&nbsp;

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Virat Kohli out on zero in Adelaide as India in trouble early on - WATCH

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23). Captain Mitchell Marsh announced that the hosts have made several changes to their winning XI from the previous game, bringing in Alex Carey for Josh Philippe and Xavier Bartlett for Nathan Ellis. Adam Zampa also returns to the side for this tie, having missed out on the Perth game to be with his pregnant wife. On the other hand, losing captain Shubman Gill made no changes to the Indian Team for this do-or-die match.&nbsp;Here are the two teams for the Adelaide ODI – &nbsp;India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj &nbsp;Australia - Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood &nbsp;Speaking at the toss, Marsh said, "The weather played havoc in Perth, but the way we stuck at it was really pleasing in. The pitch is great here. Hopefully, a big crowd. An awesome opportunity to win the series. Alex Carey comes in for Josh Philippe, and Xavier Bartlett comes in for Nathan Ellis, who is resting." &nbsp;Gill, however, sounded confident of his playing XI but admitted wanting to bowl first had he won the toss.&nbsp; &nbsp;"Looks like a good surface. We would have bowled as well, as the pitch has been under cover for a couple of days. We're expecting a little bit initially, but happy to bat first. Hopefully, the weather is good today and no stoppages. We're going with the same team,” Gill said. &nbsp;Meanwhile, all eyeballs will be on the star pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom got out cheaply in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium. Kohli, who got out on his first duck in One-Dayers Down Under, will aim to bounce back with some runs on his back at his favourite venue in Australia.&nbsp; &nbsp;Gill and Iyer will also aim to make the most of the playing conditions at the Adelaide Oval, with an inexperienced middle and lower order remaining wary of the daunting Aussie bowling attack.&nbsp; &nbsp;For India, Kuldeep Yadav’s absence remains the biggest talking point, with Harshit Rana retaining his place in the XI.&nbsp;

While Australia made as many as three changes to their playing XI, the Indian Team stuck to the same side that played in Perth.

Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first against India in the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23). Captain Mitchell Marsh announced that the hosts have made several changes to their winning XI from the previous game, bringing in Alex Carey for Josh Philippe and Xavier Bartlett for Nathan Ellis. Adam Zampa also returns to the side for this tie, having missed out on the Perth game to be with his pregnant wife. On the other hand, losing captain Shubman Gill made no changes to the Indian Team for this do-or-die match. Here are the two teams for the Adelaide ODI – India - Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, KL Rahul(w), Washington Sundar, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Mohammed Siraj Australia - Mitchell Marsh(c), Travis Head, Matthew Short, Matt Renshaw, Alex Carey(w), Cooper Connolly, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Mitchell Starc, Adam Zampa, Josh Hazlewood Speaking at the toss, Marsh said, "The weather played havoc in Perth, but the way we stuck at it was really pleasing in. The pitch is great here. Hopefully, a big crowd. An awesome opportunity to win the series. Alex Carey comes in for Josh Philippe, and Xavier Bartlett comes in for Nathan Ellis, who is resting." Gill, however, sounded confident of his playing XI but admitted wanting to bowl first had he won the toss. "Looks like a good surface. We would have bowled as well, as the pitch has been under cover for a couple of days. We're expecting a little bit initially, but happy to bat first. Hopefully, the weather is good today and no stoppages. We're going with the same team,” Gill said. Meanwhile, all eyeballs will be on the star pair of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, both of whom got out cheaply in the first ODI at the Optus Stadium. Kohli, who got out on his first duck in One-Dayers Down Under, will aim to bounce back with some runs on his back at his favourite venue in Australia. Gill and Iyer will also aim to make the most of the playing conditions at the Adelaide Oval, with an inexperienced middle and lower order remaining wary of the daunting Aussie bowling attack. For India, Kuldeep Yadav’s absence remains the biggest talking point, with Harshit Rana retaining his place in the XI.

While Australia made as many as three changes to their playing XI, the Indian Team stuck to the same side that played in Perth.

IND vs AUS 2nd ODI: Australia win the toss and elect to bowl first, make several changes; India unchanged

The final ball of day 3 (Oct 22) in second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Rawalpindi saw a huge dramatic episode involving Mohammad Rizwan. The incident involved Rizwan knocking at the base of stumps after facing the last ball which dislodged the bails. The South Africans appealed for a hit-wicket but the on-field umpires shut it as the players walked into the dressing room. The incident triggered the debate around the decision of umpires and what makes a batter get out hit-wicket as per the ICC rules.<h2>How can batter be adjudged hit-wicket as per ICC</h2>Despite Rizwan knocking the bails off, which he did after what was the final delivery of the day, the ball was still not dead. Here's what the ICC rules say on when can a batter be adjudged out hit-wicket (only after the bowler has entered the delivery stride):<ul><li>In the course of any action taken by them in preparing to receive or in receiving a delivery</li><li>In setting off for the first run immediately after playing or playing at the ball</li><li>If no attempt is made to play the ball, in setting off for the first run</li><li>In lawfully making a second or further stroke for the purpose of guarding their wicket</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/yashasvi-jaiswal-in-line-to-replace-rohit-as-odi-opener-viral-video-sparks-rumours-1761140723263">Jaiswal in line to replace Rohit as ODI opener? Viral video sparks rumours</a><h2>What did Rizwan do?</h2>Rizwan did knock the bails off but didn't check any of the above points below and hence the umpires may have killed the appeal by the South Africans. The visitors didn't look too flustered with the umpires' decision either. The incident, however, could become bigger if Rizwan, who is unbeaten along with Babar Azam, helps Pakistan stretch their second innings lead to a substantial score than the current 23 runs with four wickets down.

The South Africans appealed for a hit-wicket but the on-field umpires shut it as the players walked into the dressing room. The incident triggered the debate around the decision of umpires and what makes a batter get out hit-wicket.

The final ball of day 3 (Oct 22) in second Test between South Africa and Pakistan in Rawalpindi saw a huge dramatic episode involving Mohammad Rizwan. The incident involved Rizwan knocking at the base of stumps after facing the last ball which dislodged the bails. The South Africans appealed for a hit-wicket but the on-field umpires shut it as the players walked into the dressing room. The incident triggered the debate around the decision of umpires and what makes a batter get out hit-wicket as per the ICC rules. How can batter be adjudged hit-wicket as per ICC Despite Rizwan knocking the bails off, which he did after what was the final delivery of the day, the ball was still not dead. Here's what the ICC rules say on when can a batter be adjudged out hit-wicket (only after the bowler has entered the delivery stride): In the course of any action taken by them in preparing to receive or in receiving a delivery In setting off for the first run immediately after playing or playing at the ball If no attempt is made to play the ball, in setting off for the first run In lawfully making a second or further stroke for the purpose of guarding their wicket Also Read - Jaiswal in line to replace Rohit as ODI opener? Viral video sparks rumours What did Rizwan do? Rizwan did knock the bails off but didn't check any of the above points below and hence the umpires may have killed the appeal by the South Africans. The visitors didn't look too flustered with the umpires' decision either. The incident, however, could become bigger if Rizwan, who is unbeaten along with Babar Azam, helps Pakistan stretch their second innings lead to a substantial score than the current 23 runs with four wickets down.

The South Africans appealed for a hit-wicket but the on-field umpires shut it as the players walked into the dressing room. The incident triggered the debate around the decision of umpires and what makes a batter get out hit-wicket.

SA vs PAK, 2nd Test: Rizwan survives hit-wicket appeal on last ball of day. Was he out?

Defending champions Australia continued their hot streak in the Women's World Cup 2025 with a dominating six-wicket win over England on Wednesday (Oct 22). Australia are unbeaten in the tournament so far with five wins and one washed game in six matched played. With their latest win, they also displaced South Africa from the top of the points table. Australia now have 11 points from six matches while South Africa have 10 from five wins in same six matches. England, on the other hand, are third with nine points after their first loss in the tournament in six matches. All three teams are already in the semis.<h2>Record partnership helps pull off chase</h2>Chasing a modest 245, Australia were in trouble early on as they lost three wickets for 24 runs. They didn't play Alyssa Healy Beth Mooney was back on team score of 68 as well. Ashleigh Gardner (104 not out) and Annabel Sutherland (98 not out) then added 180 unbeaten runs for the fifth wicket - the highest for Australia in WODIs - as they reached the target with six wickets and nearly 10 overs in hand.&nbsp;Earlier, Australia bowlers pulled back things nicely after England were 105/2 in 22 overs. Once Alana King removed Nat-Sciver Brunt, England continued to lose wickets at regular intervals and eventually managed 244/9 in 50 overs. Tammy Beaumont top scored for them with 78 off 105 balls.<h2>Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team</td><td>M</td><td>W</td><td>L</td><td>NR</td><td>NRR</td><td>Points</td></tr><tr><td>Australia Women(Q)</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>1</td><td>1.704</td><td>11</td></tr><tr><td>South Africa Women (Q)</td><td>6</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>0</td><td>0.276</td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td>England Women (Q)</td><td>6</td><td>4</td><td>1</td><td>1</td><td>1.024</td><td>9</td></tr><tr><td>India Women</td><td>5</td><td>2</td><td>3</td><td>0</td><td>0.526</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>New Zealand Women</td><td>5</td><td>1</td><td>2</td><td>2</td><td>-0.245</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Sri Lanka Women</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>3</td><td>2</td><td>-1.035</td><td>4</td></tr><tr><td>Bangladesh Women</td><td>6</td><td>1</td><td>5</td><td>0</td><td>-0.578</td><td>2</td></tr><tr><td>Pakistan Women</td><td>6</td><td>0</td><td>4</td><td>2</td><td>-2.651</td><td>2</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

Women's World Cup 2025: Australia registered their fifth victory in six games and are currently on top of the points table with 11 points. They are the only unbeaten team in the tournament with one of six games washed away.

Defending champions Australia continued their hot streak in the Women's World Cup 2025 with a dominating six-wicket win over England on Wednesday (Oct 22). Australia are unbeaten in the tournament so far with five wins and one washed game in six matched played. With their latest win, they also displaced South Africa from the top of the points table. Australia now have 11 points from six matches while South Africa have 10 from five wins in same six matches. England, on the other hand, are third with nine points after their first loss in the tournament in six matches. All three teams are already in the semis. Record partnership helps pull off chase Chasing a modest 245, Australia were in trouble early on as they lost three wickets for 24 runs. They didn't play Alyssa Healy Beth Mooney was back on team score of 68 as well. Ashleigh Gardner (104 not out) and Annabel Sutherland (98 not out) then added 180 unbeaten runs for the fifth wicket - the highest for Australia in WODIs - as they reached the target with six wickets and nearly 10 overs in hand. Earlier, Australia bowlers pulled back things nicely after England were 105/2 in 22 overs. Once Alana King removed Nat-Sciver Brunt, England continued to lose wickets at regular intervals and eventually managed 244/9 in 50 overs. Tammy Beaumont top scored for them with 78 off 105 balls. Updated Points Table, ICC Women's ODI World Cup 2025 Team M W L NR NRR Points Australia Women(Q) 6 5 0 1 1.704 11 South Africa Women (Q) 6 5 1 0 0.276 10 England Women (Q) 6 4 1 1 1.024 9 India Women 5 2 3 0 0.526 4 New Zealand Women 5 1 2 2 -0.245 4 Sri Lanka Women 6 1 3 2 -1.035 4 Bangladesh Women 6 1 5 0 -0.578 2 Pakistan Women 6 0 4 2 -2.651 2

Women's World Cup 2025: Australia registered their fifth victory in six games and are currently on top of the points table with 11 points. They are the only unbeaten team in the tournament with one of six games washed away.

Women's World Cup 2025: Defending champs Australia go top of points table with dominating win vs England

Rohit Sharma was replaced as ODI skipper before India's white-ball tour of Australia began. He played the first ODI in Perth on October 19 at his usual opening position but failed - scoring just eight runs of 14 balls. This was Rohit's first game in international cricket since Champions Trophy 2025 final which India had won in March earlier this year. Since the win, Rohit has retired from Test cricket and now plays only in 50-over format for India. He, however, seems to be in a bit of hot soup over his place in the team.<h2>Jaiswal to replace Rohit in Adelaide?</h2>Ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23), young southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This could be an indication to gearing up Jaiswal for the slot of opening batter in the ODIs in the long run. Agarkar and Gambhir have already said that it would be unfair to youngsters confirm Rohit's place of the 2027 ODI World Cup which is still nearly two years away. Nonetheless, Jaiswal clearly has the attention from the people in position who can make him the ODI opener.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This could be an indication to gearing up Jaiswal for the slot of opening batter in the ODIs in the long run.

Rohit Sharma was replaced as ODI skipper before India's white-ball tour of Australia began. He played the first ODI in Perth on October 19 at his usual opening position but failed - scoring just eight runs of 14 balls. This was Rohit's first game in international cricket since Champions Trophy 2025 final which India had won in March earlier this year. Since the win, Rohit has retired from Test cricket and now plays only in 50-over format for India. He, however, seems to be in a bit of hot soup over his place in the team. Jaiswal to replace Rohit in Adelaide? Ahead of the second ODI in Adelaide on Thursday (Oct 23), young southpaw Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This could be an indication to gearing up Jaiswal for the slot of opening batter in the ODIs in the long run. Agarkar and Gambhir have already said that it would be unfair to youngsters confirm Rohit's place of the 2027 ODI World Cup which is still nearly two years away. Nonetheless, Jaiswal clearly has the attention from the people in position who can make him the ODI opener.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen having a long chat with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief of selectors Ajit Agarkar. This could be an indication to gearing up Jaiswal for the slot of opening batter in the ODIs in the long run.

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Simon Harmer grabbed three early wickets to push South Africa closer to a series-levelling victory over a faltering Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Harmer took 3-26 as Pakistan ended the third day on a precarious 94-4 -- just 23 runs ahead with six wickets and two days remaining on a spin-spiced Rawalpindi stadium pitch.&nbsp;Pakistan's last hopes rest on Babar Azam, unbeaten on 49, and Mohammad Rizwan, 16 not out, as they strive to win the two-match series, having won the first Test by 93 runs in Lahore.&nbsp;South Africa piled up 404 runs after Senuran Muthusamy scored a career-best 89 not out and Kagiso Rabada posted his highest Test score of 71, giving the visitors a crucial 71-run lead.&nbsp;The home team scored 333 in their first innings.&nbsp;With their backs to the wall, Pakistan's second innings started disastrously as opener Imam-ul-Haq (nine) and skipper Shan Masood (nought) fell to Harmer with the score at 16.&nbsp;It became 16-3 when Rabada had Abdullah Shafique caught in the slips for six.&nbsp;Harmer returned for his second spell to dismiss Saud Shakeel, who was caught in the slips for 11 to end a resolute 44-run third wicket stand.&nbsp;Earlier, Asif Afridi became the oldest debutant to take a five or more wicket haul in Tests with figures of 6-79.&nbsp;His effort had South Africa struggling on 221-7 as Pakistan looked set for a lead, but home skipper Masood's decision to take the second new ball proved a big mistake.&nbsp;Muthusamy played an anchor role in helping to add 169 for the last two wickets before Asif ended the innings on the stroke of tea.&nbsp;Muthusamy defied the Pakistan spinners, hitting eight fours to improve on his previous highest score of 68 not out against Bangladesh at Chattogram last year.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;Muthusamy added an invaluable 71 runs for the ninth wicket with Keshav Maharaj (30) and then increased the lead with a last-wicket stand worth 98.&nbsp;Rabada smashed four sixes and as many fours, improving on the 47 he made against New Zealand at Christchurch in 2022.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a><h2>Asif beats Marriott's record</h2>The morning belonged to Asif, who at 38 years and 301 days overtook England's Charles Marriott as the oldest debutant to take five wickets.&nbsp;Marriott did so against the West Indies at The Oval in 1933 aged 37 years and 332 days.&nbsp;Like fellow left-armer Maharaj -- who took seven wickets for the visitors in Pakistan's 333 all out -- Asif used the dry conditions to maximum effect.&nbsp;With the turn on the Rawalpindi stadium pitch increasing considerably, Asif dismissed Kyle Verreynne caught behind by wicketkeeper Rizwan for 10 with the fourth ball of the day.&nbsp;Tristan Stubbs defied Pakistan's spinners for 256 minutes before a fastish delivery from Asif trapped him leg-before for 76. His knock was studded with six fours and a six.&nbsp;Asif completed his five-wicket haul by trapping Harmer leg-before for two while Noman Ali dismissed Marco Jansen in the same manner for 12.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Harmer took 3-26 as Pakistan ended the third day on a precarious 94-4 -- just 23 runs ahead with six wickets and two days remaining on a spin-spiced Rawalpindi stadium pitch.



Simon Harmer grabbed three early wickets to push South Africa closer to a series-levelling victory over a faltering Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Harmer took 3-26 as Pakistan ended the third day on a precarious 94-4 -- just 23 runs ahead with six wickets and two days remaining on a spin-spiced Rawalpindi stadium pitch. Pakistan's last hopes rest on Babar Azam, unbeaten on 49, and Mohammad Rizwan, 16 not out, as they strive to win the two-match series, having won the first Test by 93 runs in Lahore. South Africa piled up 404 runs after Senuran Muthusamy scored a career-best 89 not out and Kagiso Rabada posted his highest Test score of 71, giving the visitors a crucial 71-run lead. The home team scored 333 in their first innings. With their backs to the wall, Pakistan's second innings started disastrously as opener Imam-ul-Haq (nine) and skipper Shan Masood (nought) fell to Harmer with the score at 16. It became 16-3 when Rabada had Abdullah Shafique caught in the slips for six. Harmer returned for his second spell to dismiss Saud Shakeel, who was caught in the slips for 11 to end a resolute 44-run third wicket stand. Earlier, Asif Afridi became the oldest debutant to take a five or more wicket haul in Tests with figures of 6-79. His effort had South Africa struggling on 221-7 as Pakistan looked set for a lead, but home skipper Masood's decision to take the second new ball proved a big mistake. Muthusamy played an anchor role in helping to add 169 for the last two wickets before Asif ended the innings on the stroke of tea. Muthusamy defied the Pakistan spinners, hitting eight fours to improve on his previous highest score of 68 not out against Bangladesh at Chattogram last year. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history Muthusamy added an invaluable 71 runs for the ninth wicket with Keshav Maharaj (30) and then increased the lead with a last-wicket stand worth 98. Rabada smashed four sixes and as many fours, improving on the 47 he made against New Zealand at Christchurch in 2022. ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Asif beats Marriott's record The morning belonged to Asif, who at 38 years and 301 days overtook England's Charles Marriott as the oldest debutant to take five wickets. Marriott did so against the West Indies at The Oval in 1933 aged 37 years and 332 days. Like fellow left-armer Maharaj -- who took seven wickets for the visitors in Pakistan's 333 all out -- Asif used the dry conditions to maximum effect. With the turn on the Rawalpindi stadium pitch increasing considerably, Asif dismissed Kyle Verreynne caught behind by wicketkeeper Rizwan for 10 with the fourth ball of the day. Tristan Stubbs defied Pakistan's spinners for 256 minutes before a fastish delivery from Asif trapped him leg-before for 76. His knock was studded with six fours and a six. Asif completed his five-wicket haul by trapping Harmer leg-before for two while Noman Ali dismissed Marco Jansen in the same manner for 12. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Harmer took 3-26 as Pakistan ended the third day on a precarious 94-4 -- just 23 runs ahead with six wickets and two days remaining on a spin-spiced Rawalpindi stadium pitch.

South Africa sniff series-levelling win after Pakistan slump in second Test

Zimbabwe won a Test by an innings for only the third time when they defeated Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday, with two days to spare. Afghanistan batted after Zimbabwe won the toss and were all out for 127. Zimbabwe made 359 in reply with Ben Curran hitting a maiden century, giving the hosts a 232-run first innings lead.&nbsp;Curran won the player of the match award for his 121 runs, which swung the one-off Test decisively in favour of the hosts on the second day.&nbsp;The tourists' batters struggled again in their second innings and were dismissed for 159 with only Ibrahim Zadran (42) and middle-order Bahir Shah (32) having some success.&nbsp;Brad Evans took five wickets in the first Afghan innings and second time round it was the turn of Richard Ngarava (5-37) to sparkle as the quick claimed his first Test five-for.&nbsp;Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by an innings in 1995 in Harare and repeated the feat against Bangladesh six years later in Bulawayo.&nbsp;It was the first Test victory by Zimbabwe in Harare since 2013, when they beat Pakistan by 24 runs in a thriller.&nbsp;"It is a nice end to a tough year of Test cricket for us," said Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine, referring to seven losses in their eight previous Tests.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a>&nbsp;"On a wicket that offered a little bit throughout, I thought it was a brilliant effort with the bat from the boys.&nbsp;"They have learnt a fair bit over the last few months, playing the amount of Test cricket that we did against top-class opponents.&nbsp;"The bowlers were outstanding. Brad (Evans) in the first innings picked up a five-for. Richie (Ngarava) stepped up in the second innings and did the same."&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said: "Zimbabwe played really good cricket, and we did not. The conditions supported the fast bowlers.&nbsp;"We were happy to bat first and scored 76 runs for the loss of only one wicket. Then there was a spectacular collapse. We let ourselves down as a team."&nbsp;The sole positive for Afghanistan, who beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in a two-Test series last January, was the performance of debutant seamer Ziaur Rahman, who captured seven wickets.&nbsp;Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ben Curran won the player of the match award for his 121 runs, which swung the one-off Test decisively in favour of the hosts on the second day.

Zimbabwe won a Test by an innings for only the third time when they defeated Afghanistan by an innings and 73 runs at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday, with two days to spare. Afghanistan batted after Zimbabwe won the toss and were all out for 127. Zimbabwe made 359 in reply with Ben Curran hitting a maiden century, giving the hosts a 232-run first innings lead. Curran won the player of the match award for his 121 runs, which swung the one-off Test decisively in favour of the hosts on the second day. The tourists' batters struggled again in their second innings and were dismissed for 159 with only Ibrahim Zadran (42) and middle-order Bahir Shah (32) having some success. Brad Evans took five wickets in the first Afghan innings and second time round it was the turn of Richard Ngarava (5-37) to sparkle as the quick claimed his first Test five-for. Zimbabwe beat Pakistan by an innings in 1995 in Harare and repeated the feat against Bangladesh six years later in Bulawayo. It was the first Test victory by Zimbabwe in Harare since 2013, when they beat Pakistan by 24 runs in a thriller. "It is a nice end to a tough year of Test cricket for us," said Zimbabwe captain Craig Ervine, referring to seven losses in their eight previous Tests. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history "On a wicket that offered a little bit throughout, I thought it was a brilliant effort with the bat from the boys. "They have learnt a fair bit over the last few months, playing the amount of Test cricket that we did against top-class opponents. "The bowlers were outstanding. Brad (Evans) in the first innings picked up a five-for. Richie (Ngarava) stepped up in the second innings and did the same." ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi said: "Zimbabwe played really good cricket, and we did not. The conditions supported the fast bowlers. "We were happy to bat first and scored 76 runs for the loss of only one wicket. Then there was a spectacular collapse. We let ourselves down as a team." The sole positive for Afghanistan, who beat Zimbabwe 1-0 in a two-Test series last January, was the performance of debutant seamer Ziaur Rahman, who captured seven wickets. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ben Curran won the player of the match award for his 121 runs, which swung the one-off Test decisively in favour of the hosts on the second day.

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Pakistan were outplayed on day 3 (Oct 22) of the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi but before that, debutant Asif Afridi etched his name in history. Afridi, playing his first Test at the age of 38, became the oldest player to take five-for on Test debut. He finished with the figures of 6/79 in his debut innings but South Africa unexpectedly got a lead of 71 runs. Had it not been for Afridi, the lead could have been a lot bigger for the defending World Test Championship (WTC) mace holders. Afridi is also the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/meet-asif-afridi-once-banned-for-breaching-corruption-code-in-2022-makes-test-debut-for-pakistan-aged-38-1760961468796">oldest player for Pakistan</a> to make a Test debut since 2000 and second oldest overall for the country behind Miran Bakhsh in 1955 vs India.Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ex-india-assistant-coach-nayar-says-kohli-knows-how-to-play-one-way-only-1761132021230">Ex-India assistant coach Nayar says Kohli 'knows how to play one way only'</a><h2>Afridi enters history books in debut Test</h2>Afridi is of age 38 years and 301 days - now the oldest to take a five-for on Test debut in history of the game. He surpassed England's Charles Marriott to claim the elusive piece of history. Marriott was aged 37 years 332 days when he took the five-for on his Test debut against West Indies in in 1933 at the Oval. Marriott took a five-for in both innings of his Test debut, a record which Afridi can still achieve. For Pakistan, Noman Ali held the record of being the oldest player to take a five-for on Test debut. Ali took 5/35 in his maiden Test against South Africa only in Karachi in 2021.<h2>Oldest players to take five-for on Test debut</h2><ul><li>Asif Afridi (Pakistan) - 38 years and 301 days vs South Africa in 2025</li><li>Charles Marriott (England) - 37 years and 332 vs West Indies in 1933</li><li>Hines Johnson (West Indies) - 37 years and 258 days vs England in 1948</li><li>Douglas Carr (England) - 37 years 145 days vs Australia in 1909</li><li>George Simpson-Hayward (England) - 34 years 208 days vs South Africa in 1910</li></ul>

Afridi is of age 38 years and 301 days - now the oldest to take a five-for on Test debut in history of the game. He surpassed England's Charles Marriott to claim the elusive piece of history. Marriott was aged 37 years 332 days when he took the five-for on his Test debut.

Pakistan were outplayed on day 3 (Oct 22) of the second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi but before that, debutant Asif Afridi etched his name in history. Afridi, playing his first Test at the age of 38, became the oldest player to take five-for on Test debut. He finished with the figures of 6/79 in his debut innings but South Africa unexpectedly got a lead of 71 runs. Had it not been for Afridi, the lead could have been a lot bigger for the defending World Test Championship (WTC) mace holders. Afridi is also the oldest player for Pakistan to make a Test debut since 2000 and second oldest overall for the country behind Miran Bakhsh in 1955 vs India. Also Read - Ex-India assistant coach Nayar says Kohli 'knows how to play one way only' Afridi enters history books in debut Test Afridi is of age 38 years and 301 days - now the oldest to take a five-for on Test debut in history of the game. He surpassed England's Charles Marriott to claim the elusive piece of history. Marriott was aged 37 years 332 days when he took the five-for on his Test debut against West Indies in in 1933 at the Oval. Marriott took a five-for in both innings of his Test debut, a record which Afridi can still achieve. For Pakistan, Noman Ali held the record of being the oldest player to take a five-for on Test debut. Ali took 5/35 in his maiden Test against South Africa only in Karachi in 2021. Oldest players to take five-for on Test debut Asif Afridi (Pakistan) - 38 years and 301 days vs South Africa in 2025 Charles Marriott (England) - 37 years and 332 vs West Indies in 1933 Hines Johnson (West Indies) - 37 years and 258 days vs England in 1948 Douglas Carr (England) - 37 years 145 days vs Australia in 1909 George Simpson-Hayward (England) - 34 years 208 days vs South Africa in 1910

Afridi is of age 38 years and 301 days - now the oldest to take a five-for on Test debut in history of the game. He surpassed England's Charles Marriott to claim the elusive piece of history. Marriott was aged 37 years 332 days when he took the five-for on his Test debut.

Who is Asif Afridi? Pak spinner becomes oldest to take a five-for on Test debut

Here is a look at India’s last five results at Adelaide Oval in ODIs featuring tie vs Sri Lanka. As India take on Australia in the second ODI at the Adeliade Oval, here is a detailed look at India’s last five matches at the venue in ODIs. 

Here is a look at India’s last five results at Adelaide Oval in ODIs featuring tie vs Sri Lanka. As India take on Australia in the second ODI at the Adeliade Oval, here is a detailed look at India’s last five matches at the venue in ODIs.&nbsp;

India’s last five ODI results at Adelaide Oval ft tie vs Sri Lanka

India batter Virat Kohli's comeback to international cricket in the first of three ODIs against Australia ended with an eight-ball duck. The batter was out trying to drive a ball outside off but the bounce caught him off guard. The manner of dismissal raised old questions about Kohli's impatient nature to cover drive the ball and getting out. He'll be looking to put the failure of Perth behind him when he takes the field in happy hunting ground Adelaide in second ODI on Thursday (Oct 23). Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar feels Kohli will 'come into his zone.'<h2>Nayar backs Kohli to come into zone</h2>“Whatever time I have spent with him, he knows how to play in one way only, with passion and aggression. He will back himself. There will be a lot of discussions about him playing deliveries outside the off-stump. He will go back and visualise. He will meditate and come into his zone,” Nayar said while talking to Star Sports. The venue of second ODI - Adelaide - is also Kohli's one of the mst favorite grounds with a stellar record for him across formats.<h2>Kohli's record in Adelaide, Australia</h2>Kohli's love with Adelaide is well documented. He came of age with his twin hundreds in the famous 2014 Test - his first as Indian Test skipper. In five Tests played at the venue, Kohli has scored 527 runs with three tons. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 244 runs in four matches with two hundreds and best of 107. In three T20Is at the venue, the former skipper has scored 204 runs with a best of 90 not out. With the upcoming ODI most probably going to be last at the venue, Kohli will surely like to sign off on a high.

The manner of dismissal raised old questions about Kohli's impatient nature to cover drive the ball and getting out. He'll be looking to put the failure of Perth behind him when he takes the field in happy hunting ground Adelaide in second ODI on Thursday (Oct 23).

India batter Virat Kohli's comeback to international cricket in the first of three ODIs against Australia ended with an eight-ball duck. The batter was out trying to drive a ball outside off but the bounce caught him off guard. The manner of dismissal raised old questions about Kohli's impatient nature to cover drive the ball and getting out. He'll be looking to put the failure of Perth behind him when he takes the field in happy hunting ground Adelaide in second ODI on Thursday (Oct 23). Former India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar feels Kohli will 'come into his zone.' Nayar backs Kohli to come into zone “Whatever time I have spent with him, he knows how to play in one way only, with passion and aggression. He will back himself. There will be a lot of discussions about him playing deliveries outside the off-stump. He will go back and visualise. He will meditate and come into his zone,” Nayar said while talking to Star Sports. The venue of second ODI - Adelaide - is also Kohli's one of the mst favorite grounds with a stellar record for him across formats. Kohli's record in Adelaide, Australia Kohli's love with Adelaide is well documented. He came of age with his twin hundreds in the famous 2014 Test - his first as Indian Test skipper. In five Tests played at the venue, Kohli has scored 527 runs with three tons. In ODIs, Kohli has scored 244 runs in four matches with two hundreds and best of 107. In three T20Is at the venue, the former skipper has scored 204 runs with a best of 90 not out. With the upcoming ODI most probably going to be last at the venue, Kohli will surely like to sign off on a high.

The manner of dismissal raised old questions about Kohli's impatient nature to cover drive the ball and getting out. He'll be looking to put the failure of Perth behind him when he takes the field in happy hunting ground Adelaide in second ODI on Thursday (Oct 23).

Ex-India assistant coach Nayar says Kohli 'knows how to play one way only'

The India team will be back on familiar territory on Thursday (Oct 23) as they take on Australia in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval. Having lost a rain-affected contest at Perth’s Optus Stadium, India will be looking for a response to keep their hopes alive in the ODI series. So, ahead of the second ODI, here is a look at India’s record at the Adelaide Oval, while having an impressive stint in their recent visits.<h2>India’s record at Adelaide Oval</h2>In total, India have played 15 ODI matches at the Adelaide Oval, winning nine of those encounters while losing five times. Interestingly, India have also tied a match at the venue when they faced Sri Lanka in 2012. More importantly, the Men in Blue are unbeaten in their last five matches at the venue. The last time India lost an ODI match at Adelaide Oval was in February 2008 when Ricky Ponting’s Australia got the better of MS Dhoni’s side.&nbsp;Result summary:&nbsp;9 wins, 5 defeats and 1 tie in total 15 matches.Highest total:&nbsp;300/7 in 50 overs against Pakistan on 15 Feb 2015.Lowest total:&nbsp;153/10 in 41.2 overs against Australia on 17 Feb 2008.Biggest win (by runs):&nbsp;India beat Pakistan by 76 runs on 15 Feb 2015.Biggest win (by wickets):&nbsp;India beat Australia by 6 wickets on 15 Jan 2019.Smallest win (by runs):&nbsp;India beat Zimbabwe by 3 runs on 24 Jan 2004.Smallest win (by wickets):&nbsp;India beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets on 19 Feb 2008.Most runs:&nbsp;262 runs in six matches by Mahendra Singh Dhoni.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/5-players-with-most-runs-in-women-s-odi-world-cup-history-debbie-hockley-mithali-raj-janette-brittin-charlotte-edwards-suzie-bates-1757606297874">From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history</a><h2>India’s result in last five matches at Adelaide Oval</h2><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Team 1</td><td>Team 2</td><td>Winner</td><td>Margin</td><td>Date</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>India</td><td>India</td><td>6 wickets</td><td>15 Jan 2019</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>Pakistan</td><td>India</td><td>76 runs</td><td>15 Feb 2015</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>tied</td><td>-</td><td>14 Feb 2012</td></tr><tr><td>Australia</td><td>India</td><td>India</td><td>4 wickets</td><td>12 Feb 2012</td></tr><tr><td>India</td><td>Sri Lanka</td><td>India</td><td>2 wickets</td><td>19 Feb 2008</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/cricket-women-s-odi-world-cup-2025-all-you-need-to-know-about-indian-women-s-team-schedule-squad-fixtures-and-more-1758556378933">Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more</a>&nbsp;The two teams are now set to meet in the second ODI on Thursday, with eyes on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who failed to impress in the opening contest in Perth. The match will begin at 9:00 AM IST with the toss taking place at 8:30 AM.

In total, India have played 15 ODI matches at the Adelaide Oval, winning nine of those encounters while losing five times. Interestingly, India have also tied a match at the venue when they faced Sri Lanka in 2012.

The India team will be back on familiar territory on Thursday (Oct 23) as they take on Australia in the second ODI at the Adelaide Oval. Having lost a rain-affected contest at Perth’s Optus Stadium, India will be looking for a response to keep their hopes alive in the ODI series. So, ahead of the second ODI, here is a look at India’s record at the Adelaide Oval, while having an impressive stint in their recent visits. India’s record at Adelaide Oval In total, India have played 15 ODI matches at the Adelaide Oval, winning nine of those encounters while losing five times. Interestingly, India have also tied a match at the venue when they faced Sri Lanka in 2012. More importantly, the Men in Blue are unbeaten in their last five matches at the venue. The last time India lost an ODI match at Adelaide Oval was in February 2008 when Ricky Ponting’s Australia got the better of MS Dhoni’s side. Result summary: 9 wins, 5 defeats and 1 tie in total 15 matches. Highest total: 300/7 in 50 overs against Pakistan on 15 Feb 2015. Lowest total: 153/10 in 41.2 overs against Australia on 17 Feb 2008. Biggest win (by runs): India beat Pakistan by 76 runs on 15 Feb 2015. Biggest win (by wickets): India beat Australia by 6 wickets on 15 Jan 2019. Smallest win (by runs): India beat Zimbabwe by 3 runs on 24 Jan 2004. Smallest win (by wickets): India beat Sri Lanka by 2 wickets on 19 Feb 2008. Most runs: 262 runs in six matches by Mahendra Singh Dhoni. ALSO READ | From Mithali Raj to Janette Brittin, 5 players with most runs in Women's ODI World Cup history India’s result in last five matches at Adelaide Oval Team 1 Team 2 Winner Margin Date Australia India India 6 wickets 15 Jan 2019 India Pakistan India 76 runs 15 Feb 2015 India Sri Lanka tied - 14 Feb 2012 Australia India India 4 wickets 12 Feb 2012 India Sri Lanka India 2 wickets 19 Feb 2008 ALSO READ | Women's ODI World Cup 2025: All you need to know about Indian women's team schedule, squad, fixtures and more The two teams are now set to meet in the second ODI on Thursday, with eyes on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, who failed to impress in the opening contest in Perth. The match will begin at 9:00 AM IST with the toss taking place at 8:30 AM.

In total, India have played 15 ODI matches at the Adelaide Oval, winning nine of those encounters while losing five times. Interestingly, India have also tied a match at the venue when they faced Sri Lanka in 2012.

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