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<p>Amanda-Jade Wellington's sensational three-fer helped Adelaide Strikers rock Brisbane Heat by three runs to bag the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL) 2023 title. </p>

Adelaide Strikers players celebrate after beating Brisbane Heat in final to clinch WBBL 2023 title at Adelaide Oval on December 2. (Getty)

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Aussie spinner's wizardry helps Adelaide Strikers clinch back to back WBBL title, down Brisbane Heat in final thriller

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The temperate was 41.7 degrees celsius, just below the allowed temperature allowed by Adelaide Turf Cricket Association's rules to play in.

Junaid Zafar Khan played for Old Concordians Cricket Club.

Junaid collapsed on the fied after fielding for 40 overs and batting at no.7.

The paramendics tried to revive Junaid but he did not survive. 

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Pakistan-origin cricketer Junaid Zafar Khan dies after fielding for over 40 overs in Australian heat

Karnataka batters were left clueless by Haryana captain Shafali Verma as she claimed a hat-trick in the Under-23 Women's One Day Trophy 2024-25.

Shafali Verma has 12 wickets in international cricket.

Shafali bowled 4 overs in the pre-quarter final.

Shafali claimed a hat-trick to help Haryana bowl out Karnataka. 

Rajeshwari Gayakwad, Shafali Verma

Days after WPL 2025 final loss, Shafali Verma goes back to domestic cricket and bags hat-trick against Karnataka in Women's Under-23 One-Day knockout game

Salman Agha rued Pakistan's performance in powerplay overs with bat and ball as they lost to New Zealand in the second T20I by five wickets.

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Salman Agha blames opening bowlers and batters for Pakistan's loss in second T20I, says 'we need to have a better powerplay'

Tim Seifert used the short boundaries to good effect as he punished Shaheen Afridi for erring in his line and length in the second T20I.

Shaheen Afridi conceded 26 runs in an over after bowling a maiden over.

Tim Seifert scored a quickfire 45 off 22 balls. 

Seifert was adjudged 'Player of the match' for New Zealand's 5-wicket win against Pakistan.

Shaheen Afridi, Tim Seifert

6,6,0,2,6,6: New Zealand opener Tim Seifert makes Shaheen Afridi look ordinary with 4 sixes in an over after facing a maiden; watch video

Pakistan paid the price for poor show in powerplay overs with bat and ball as they suffered a five-wicket defeat in the rain-curtailed second T20I.

Tim Seifert hit Shaheen Afridi for 4 sixes in an over.

Finn Allen hit Mohammad Ali for 3 sixes in an over.

Pakistan were poor in powerplay overs once again. 

Tim Seifert

New Zealand openers wreak havoc in run chase as new-look Pakistan handed second T20I defeat on tour in rain-curtailed affair

IPL 2025

Here is the list of bowlers with the most boundaries in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli in frame

Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, players to have hit most fours in IPL history

After failing to qualify for the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will start their IPL 2025 campaign on March 23 against Mumbai Indians (MI). Here are the players to watch out for in the 2025 season from the Men in Yellow.


Ruturaj Gaikwad and MS Dhoni in frame

MS Dhoni to Ravichandran Ashwin: CSK stars to watch out for in IPL 2025

Indian Premier League 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22. The shortest format of the game supports batters more than bowlers. Despite that, here are some bowlers who created history by picking the most wickets in an IPL match. 

Mumbai Indians (MI) speedster Jasprit Bumrah

Jasprit Bumrah to Alzarri Joseph: Bowlers who picked most wickets in an IPL match

Indian Premier League 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22 where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the tournament's opening clash at iconic Eden Gardens. 


Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya

Jasprit Bumrah to Hardik Pandya: Players who will miss the start of IPL 2025

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22, where the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament's opener clash at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. 


Virat Kohli in RCB jersey

Big records that Virat Kohli can set in Indian Premier League 2025

Brisbane Heat Women

Bonnie Berry

Charli Rae Knott

Georgia Prue Redmayne

Grace Margaret Harris

Grace E Parsons

Jemimah Ivan Rodrigues

Jessica Louise Jonassen

Kira Holmes

Laura Harris

Lauren Winfield-Hill

Lily Ava Bassingthwaighte

Lucinda Bourke

Lucy Kay Hamilton

Mikayla L Wrigley

Nadine De Klerk

Nicola Maggie Hancock

Ruby Strange

Shikha Subas Pandey

Sianna Ushandi Ginger

Melbourne Stars Women

Junction Oval, Melbourne

136* by Grace Harris v Perth Scorchers Women on October 22, 2023 - r

Grace Harris

103 by Grace Harris v Sydney Sixers Women on December 12, 2015 - r

102 by Beth Mooney v Sydney Thunder Women on January 12, 2019 - w

Beth Mooney

5/8 by Lucy Hamilton v Melbourne Stars Women on November 17, 2024 - w

Lucy Hamilton

4/2 by Jemma Barsby v Sydney Thunder Women on January 28, 2018 - r

Jemma Barsby

4/8 by Holly Ferling v Perth Scorchers Women on December 11, 2015 - r

Holly Ferling

136* by Grace Harris v Perth Scorchers Women on October 22, 2023 - Brisbane Heat Women beat Perth Scorchers Women by 50 runs

5/8 by Lucy Hamilton v Melbourne Stars Women on November 17, 2024 - Brisbane Heat Women beat Melbourne Stars Women by 6 wickets

Jess  Jonassen

Kirby  Short

Delissa  Kimmince

Georgia  Redmayne

Laura  Harris

Charli  Knott

Jess Jonassen

ACT Meteors

Adelaide Strikers Women

Hobart Hurricanes Women

Melbourne Renegades Women

Perth Scorchers Women

Sydney Sixers Women

Sydney Thunder Women

Grace Harris - (2728 runs for Brisbane Heat Women)

Beth Mooney - (2576 runs for Brisbane Heat Women)

Jess Jonassen - (2294 runs for Brisbane Heat Women)

Jess Jonassen - (181 wickets for Brisbane Heat Women)

Nicola Hancock - (92 wickets for Brisbane Heat Women)

Nicola Hancock

Delissa Kimmince - (83 wickets for Brisbane Heat Women)

Delissa Kimmince

Australia - Adelaide Oval, Adelaide

Australia - Bellerive Oval, Hobart

Australia - The Gabba, Brisbane

Australia - Cazaly's Stadium, Cairns

Australia - Marvel Stadium, Melbourne

Australia - Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay

Australia - Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), Melbourne

Australia - Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG), Sydney

Australia - W.A.C.A. Ground, Perth

Australia - Junction Oval, Melbourne

Australia - Allan Border Field, Brisbane

Australia - Hurstville Oval, Sydney

Australia - Lilac Hill Park, Perth

Australia - North Sydney Oval, Sydney

Australia - Drummoyne Oval, Sydney

Australia - Adelaide Oval No 2, Adelaide

Australia - Blacktown International Sportspark, Sydney

Australia - ENGIE Stadium, Sydney

Australia - Camberwell Sports Ground, Melbourne

Australia - University of Tasmania Stadium, Launceston

Australia - Kingston Twin Ovals, Hobart

Australia - Aquinas College, Perth

Australia - Perth Stadium, Perth

Australia - Karen Rolton Oval, Adelaide

Australia - Geelong Cricket Ground, Victoria

Australia - Ted Summerton Reserve, Moe

Australia - Invermay Park, Launceston

Australia - Cricket Central, Sydney Olympic Park

Australia - Allan Border Oval, Sydney

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