Here are the cricket match updates for today, January 23, 2025:
Women’s Ashes Series – 2nd T20 International:
Australia secured a six-run victory over England in a rain-affected match, retaining the Women’s Ashes with an unassailable 10-0 lead. Batting first, Australia posted 185/5, with notable contributions from Tahlia McGrath (48*), Grace Harris (35), and Beth Mooney. England’s revised target, adjusted by the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method, was 150 runs. Despite efforts from Heather Knight (43) and Danni Wyatt-Hodge (52), England fell short. Megan Schutt’s economical over, conceding just one run and taking two wickets, was pivotal in Australia’s win.
Ranji Trophy Highlights:
- Mumbai vs. Jammu and Kashmir: Mumbai was bowled out for 120 runs in their first innings. Rohit Sharma’s challenging form continued, as he was dismissed for just 3 runs. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer also failed to make significant contributions. Jammu and Kashmir’s bowlers, Umar Nazir and Yudhvir Singh, took four wickets each.
- Saurashtra vs. Delhi: Ravindra Jadeja made a notable impact by taking two wickets in the first session, contributing to Delhi’s total of 188 runs. Cheteshwar Pujara was dismissed for 6 runs, continuing the trend of low scores among returning international players.
- Karnataka vs. Punjab: Karnataka’s bowlers dominated, dismissing Punjab for just 55 runs in their first innings, setting a strong foundation for their batting lineup.
England Lions vs. Cricket Australia XI:
In a four-day match in Brisbane, 16-year-old Rocky Flintoff, son of former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff, scored a remarkable 108 off 127 balls. Batting at number nine, his innings included nine fours and six sixes, helping the England Lions reach a total of 316. His father, Andrew Flintoff, was present to witness the achievement.
