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Teen sensation Fanny Utagushimaninde scripts history with record-breaking T20I century on debut
Rwanda’s teenage prodigy Fanny Utagushimaninde has created history, delivering one of the most extraordinary debut performances in Women’s T20 International history. At just 15 years and 223 days, the opener smashed an unbeaten 111 off 65 balls against Ghana in the Nigeria Invitational Women’s T20I Tournament, setting multiple records in a single innings.
Opening the batting, Utagushimaninde played a composed innings, smashing 17 boundaries to power Rwanda to a commanding total of 210/3 in 20 overs. The landmark moment came in the 18th over when she brought up her century, becoming the youngest player ever to score a hundred in Women’s T20Is. She surpassed the previous record held by Uganda’s Prosscovia Alako.
She also became the first-ever woman to score a T20I century on debut. This was the highest individual score on a Women's T20I debut. Later, defending a daunting target of 211, their bowlers restricted Ghana to 88/8, sealing a commanding 122-run victory in the tournament opener.
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Afghanistan unveil squad for India T20Is
Afghanistan have unveiled a strong squad for the upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with Ibrahim Zadran set to lead the side. The series is scheduled to be played from September 13 to 17 at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in New Delhi.
Meanwhile, this will be Ibrahim Zadran’s first assignment as T20I captain. Pacer Naveen-ul-Haq
Rishabh Pant overtakes MS Dhoni to set new wicketkeeper-batter record
Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has registered a remarkably notable milestone for his growing Test career, overtaking legendary MS Dhoni to become India's highest run-scorer as a designated wicketkeeper in away or neutral Test matches.
Pant reached the landmark during India's second Test against Sri Lanka in Colombo on Monday. At the time of repor...
Esha Oza to lead UAE in Women’s Asia Cup
The United Arab Emirates have named their squad for the upcoming 2026 Women’s Asia Cup, with experienced all-rounder Esha Oza set to lead the side. The UAE have been placed in Group B alongside defending champions Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Indonesia.
The tournament will begin on Friday, August 28, while the UAE will launch their own campaign on August 29...
“There is no need to fake...”: Indian batting coach on Kuldeep Yadav’s absence from second Test vs Sri Lanka
India’s decision to leave Kuldeep Yadav out of the ongoing second Test against Sri Lanka has touched off a great deal of discussion, but batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has put the speculation to rest. Kotak clarified that Kuldeep was unavailable for selection after being affected by viral fever, rather than being dropped for tactical reasons. Kotak was blunt in e...
“Jaiswal shouldn’t have gone so close to him”: Sitanshu Kotak on Jaiswal’s confrontation with Sri Lankan bowler
Tempers boiled over after Asitha Fernando removed Yashasvi Jaiswal with the final delivery of the 17th over. Soon after the dismissal, a heated confrontation between the Indian batter and Sri Lankan fast bowler broke out. During the over, Jaiswal had plenty of opportunities to attack, with the left-hander finding the boundary three times.
Fernando, ...
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