Recent Match Highlights
Team India has clinched the five-match T20 International series against Australia 2-1 after the final match in Brisbane was abandoned due to rain on November 8, 2025. The weather had the final say at the Gabba, but not before India's openers put on a fiery display. Put in to bat, India had raced to 52 for no loss in just 4.5 overs, with Shubman Gill (29 not out off 16 balls) and Abhishek Sharma (23 not out off 13 balls) in an aggressive mood. However, lightning and a subsequent downpour forced the players off the field, and the match was eventually called off.
This series win is a significant morale booster for the Indian side, captained by Suryakumar Yadav, especially ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Despite an early setback in the series, losing the second T20I after the first was also washed out, India bounced back magnificently to win the third and fourth matches. Abhishek Sharma was named the Player of the Series for his consistent and impactful batting.
Upcoming Fixtures
Following their successful tour Down Under, the Indian cricket team is set to return home for a multi-format series against South Africa. This highly anticipated series will feature two Test matches, three One Day Internationals, and five T20 Internationals.
India vs. South Africa Schedule:
- 1st Test: November 14-18, New Delhi
- 2nd Test: November 22-26, Guwahati
- 1st ODI: November 30, Ranchi
- 2nd ODI: December 3, Raipur
- 3rd ODI: December 6
- The five-match T20I series will follow, concluding on December 19 in Ahmedabad.
There is already buzz around the Test series selections, with wicketkeeper-batsman Dhruv Jurel making a strong case for inclusion with back-to-back centuries for India A against South Africa A. This has presented a selection dilemma, with Rishabh Pant also returning to the squad.
Other Indian Sports News
Uncertainty Surrounds Indian Super League (ISL)
The future of the Indian Super League (ISL) is in a state of turmoil after the All India Football Federation (AIFF) failed to receive a single bid for the league's commercial rights. This unexpected development has led the reigning ISL champions, Mohun Bagan Super Giant, to suspend all their football activities indefinitely until there is clarity on the situation. The club was scheduled to begin their camp but has now put all operations on hold, stating they will review player and staff contracts next month. In a contrasting move, their arch-rivals East Bengal have urged the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to intervene and support Indian football during this crisis.
Dabang Delhi K.C. Crowned Pro Kabaddi League Champions
In the world of Kabaddi, Dabang Delhi K.C. recently lifted the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 trophy. They defeated Puneri Paltan in a thrilling final to be crowned champions. The season was noted for being highly competitive, with numerous records broken by both teams and individual players.
