The DP World ILT20 is maturing
LONDON: After much jostling for position between the eight teams in the round robin group stages of ILT20 2025, the two finalists which emerged were beaten finalists in the two previous years.
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Watch: Pakistan Keeper Azam Khan's Embarrassing Error Costs Team A Wicket, Then Free-Hit For 6
The 2025 edition of the International League T20 (ILT20) culminated on Sunday with Dubai Capitals clinching the title. In the summit clash, Dubai registered a thrilling four-wicket win over Desert Vipers to ear their maiden title. Opting to bowl first, the Capitals conceded 189 runs as Max Holden and skipper Sam Curran scored 76 and 62 runs respectively for the Vipers. Later, the Capitals bounced back in style and chased down the target with four balls to spare. Apart from this thrilling chase, the match also had a controversial moment.
Dubai Capitals clinch maiden DP World ILT20 title in thrilling final with Desert Vipers
DUBAI: Dubai Capitals earned a dramatic four-wicket victory over Desert Vipers in the DP World ILT20 final on Sunday, securing their maiden championship title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Watch: Pakistan Wicketkeeper Azam Khan Produces Hilarious Run-Out Miss, Video Goes Viral
Pakistan's star wicket-keeper batter Azam Khan was involved in a hilarious incident during during the 18th match of the ILT20 2025 between the Sharjah Warriors and Desert Vipers on January 25, 2025. The action happened when Azam, representing the Vipers, was behind the stumps in the role of the wicketkeeper. During the 18th over of the Sharjah Warriors' innings, a slight miscommunication in running took place between Ashton Agar and Luke Wells. As a result, both the batters ended up getting at the non-striker's end.
Root back in England ODI squad for India tour, Champions Trophy
:Joe Root returned to England's one-day international squad for the first time since their ill-fated World Cup title defence in November 2023, as the country's cricket board named players on Sunday for a white-ball tour of India and the Champions Trophy.
Zimbabwe vs Afghanistan Live Score Updates 2nd ODI
ZIM vs AFG Live Score 2nd ODI: Zimbabwe host Afghanistan in the second ODI of their three-match series in Harare on Thursday. The focus will firmly remain on the weather after the series-opener was washed out due to rain on Tuesday. Only 9.2 overs of play was possible after rain had reduced the contest to 28-overs-a-side, before the play was eventually called-off. England-born batter Ben Curran, brother of Three Lions stars Tom Curran and Sam Curran, made his Zimbabwe debut on Monday, scoring 15 runs. (Live Scorecard)
England's Bethell receives contract upgrade after impressive test debut
England batter Jacob Bethell has been awarded a central contract upgrade, signing a two-year extension until September 2026, the country's cricket board (ECB) said on Wednesday.
IPL 2025 Auction: Full Squads Of All 10 Teams, Players' Auction Price
The IPL 2025 mega auction saw 182 players sold for a whopping combined fee of Rs 639.15 crore. Rishabh Pant shattered the record of the most expensive purchase, going to Lucknow Super Giants, while Shreyas Iyer was not far behind, moving to Punjab Kings. Indian players were sold at a premium, with Indian fast bowlers doing well on Day 2 of the auction. Here is the team-wise list of the players sold by the end of the second and final day of the Indian Premier League's mega auction here (price in INR):