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Yes, the Asia Cup 2025 is confirmed and will take place from September 9 to September 28, 2025 . The tournament will be hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) , featuring eight teams competing in the T20 International (T20I) format. This edition marks a significant milestone, being the 17th edition of the Asia Cup. Host Country: United Arab Emirates Initially, India was slated to host the 2025 Asia Cup . However, due to ongoing political tensions between India and Pakistan, the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) decided to relocate the tournament to the UAE. The UAE has previously hosted several international cricket events, making it a suitable neutral venue for this prestigious tournament. Venues Matches will be played across various venues in the UAE, providing fans with accessible locations to witness the action live. Specific venues for each match are yet to be announced. Teams & Format The 2025 Asia Cup will feature eight teams : Group A : India , Pakistan, United Arab Emirate...

Since its debut in 2021 , The Hundred has crowned elite teams in both the men’s and women’s competitions—each proudly holding its own trophy and celebrated equally under the ECB’s vision of gender parity in cricket. Here's a complete season-by-season breakdown: Men’s Champions 2021 – Southern Brave lifted the inaugural men’s title, defeating Birmingham Phoenix by 32 runs at Lord’s. 2022 – Trent Rockets claimed their first championship in a thriller, edging out Manchester Originals with a two-wicket win. 2023 – Oval Invincibles captured their maiden men’s title, beating Manchester Originals by 14 runs at Lord’s. 2024 – Oval Invincibles retained the men's crown, overcoming Southern Brave by 17 runs—becoming the first men’s team to win back-to-back titles. Women’s Champions 2021 – Oval Invincibles Women started strong, winning the first-ever women’s title with a 48-run victory over Southern Brave. 2022 – The Invincibles Women defended successfully, defeating Southern ...

Cricket fans can expect some fresh excitement as left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh is poised to make his Test debut for India in the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval , starting July 31, 2025 . From White‑Ball Star to Red‑Ball Prospect Arshdeep , 26, has been a regular fixture for India in T20Is and ODIs since his debut in mid-2022 , earning a reputation for swing, control, and wicket-taking ability. He featured prominently in India’s 2024 T20 World Cup win , finishing as the joint-highest wicket-taker in the tournament. However, his long-format journey has just begun. A Brief Setback — Now Fully Fit Originally in contention to debut in the fourth Test at Manchester , Arshdeep’s hopes were dashed by a thumb injury during a net session, requiring stitches and ruling him out of the match. But reports confirm he’s now fully recovered and bowling at full tilt in practice sessions ahead of The Oval Test. What He Brings to the Table Selectors considering resting Jasprit Bumr...

AB de Villiers, often referred to as “Mr. 360,” is widely regarded as one of the most innovative and explosive cricketers the game has ever seen. Hailing from South Africa, de Villiers redefined modern-day batting with his unmatched versatility, fearless strokeplay, and sportsmanship. Making his international debut in 2004, AB quickly caught attention with his athleticism and flair. Over the next decade and a half, he became the heart of South Africa’s batting line-up across all formats. What made him truly unique was his ability to adapt—switching effortlessly between gritty Test innings and jaw-dropping ODI or T20 assaults. In Test cricket, de Villiers scored 8,765 runs in 114 matches , averaging over 50 , including 22 centuries. He was equally effective in ODIs, amassing 9,577 runs in 228 matches , with a staggering strike rate and 25 centuries. His record-breaking 31-ball century against the West Indies in 2015 remains the fastest in ODI history—a testament to his explosive abi...

While The Hundred has delivered pulse-racing cricket since its inception in 2021, centuries have remained rare—and spectacular—in the men's competition. From 2021 through the mid-2025 season, just three official centuries have been recorded in this 100-ball format, each etched into tournament lore. First Breakthrough – 2022 Will Smeed (Birmingham Phoenix) was the trailblazer. On 10 August 2022 , he smashed 101 off 50 balls * against Southern Brave at Edgbaston. His aggressive strike rate (~202) and composed finishing made him the first-ever centurion in the men's competition. The Historic Record – 2022 Just a few days later, on 14 August 2022 , Will Jacks of Oval Invincibles rewrote history with a powerhouse 108 off 48 balls * versus Southern Brave at The Oval. With ten fours and eight sixes, he raised the bar further for batting excellence in the tournament. Latest Marvel – 2023 The most recent century to date came from Harry Brook (Northern Superchargers), who notched 10...

Cricket fans, mark your calendars— Asia Cup 2025 is all set to unfold in the Twenty20 format from September 9 to 28 , with eight teams vying for continental supremacy. Host & Venues Though India holds official hosting rights , the entire tournament will be played in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to accommodate political sensitivities, especially the India–Pakistan dynamic. Matches are expected across Dubai , Abu Dhabi , and Sharja . Teams & Group Breakdown A total of eight teams will take part: Group A : India , Pakistan, UAE, Oman Group B : Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Hong Kong India and Pakistan’s inclusion in the same group ensures at least one high-voltage clash, possibly more if they progress deep into the tournament. Format & Fixture Structure Group Stage begins from September 9: Notable clashes: Afghanistan vs Hong Kong (Sept 9), India vs UAE (Sept 10), Pakistan vs Oman (Sept 12), India vs Pakistan (Sept 14). The top two from each group advance to the S...