Specials – When Namibia ran the Black Caps close

Namibia continue their impressive T20 World Cup campaign on 5th November with their first ever international outing against New Zealand. While the Eagles have not faced the Black Caps at the highest level so far, the two sides did encounter in a couple of 50-over tour matches at the Wanderers Cricket Ground in Windhoek ahead […]

In Focus – Nigeria’s Peter Aho creates history

Nigeria’s Peter Aho entered the record books on 24th October thanks to a stunning spell in the fifth T20I of the recent six-match bilateral series against Sierra Leone at Lagos. The 18-year-old medium-fast bowler returned astonishing figures of 3.4-1-5-6, including a hat-trick, to dismantle the visitors’ batting line-up and hand his team a series-clinching win. […]

Specials – When Papua New Guinea defeated Bangladesh

With Papua New Guinea about to take on Bangladesh at the T20 World Cup later today, it is a good time to revisit the first meeting between the two countries. Almost four decades earlier, in the English summer of 1982, the two teams were part of the 60-over ICC Trophy, as the World Cup Qualifier […]

Record Book – Papua New Guinea’s T20I numbers

Papua New Guinea are all set to play their first major global tournament, as they take on Oman in the opening clash of the men’s T20 World Cup today. The Barramundis, as the spirited Pacific Islanders are known as, will also face Scotland and Bangladesh as they bid to enter the Super 12 stage. As […]

Specials – Five memorable Associate wins at the T20 World Cup

The seventh edition of the men’s T20 World Cup is finally upon us, with the much-awaited action set to get underway from 17th October. First up will be the preliminary round featuring eight teams, who will battle it out for four berths in the Super 12 stage, or the ‘tournament proper’. These include five Associate […]

Specials – When Ireland became champions of Europe

The 2001 Women’s European Cricket Championship was the sixth edition of the tournament. England had dominated it since the first edition in 1989, winning each of the first five titles. With a view to expose young players to ODI cricket, England named a squad comprising only players aged under 19 as they set out to […]

Specials – Best of the ODIs: Ireland v Netherlands

The Netherlands are set to lock horns with Ireland in a crucial three-match home ODI series from 2nd June, which forms part of the World Cup Super League. With both teams looking to gain maximum points, we can expect a hard-fought battle. The two teams have contested ten ODIs so far, with Ireland enjoying a […]

Record Book – The first World Cup match in the Netherlands

Having played at the 1996 World Cup, the Netherlands failed to make the cut for the next edition in 1999. However, they had the satisfaction of being one of the hosts – the 1999 World Cup featured 42 matches, of which 37 were played in England, two in Scotland and one each in Ireland, Wales […]

Extras – Sydney Thunder helps Sierra Leone’s Kent thrive

Sierra Leone-based Kent Cricket Club has once again received a generous donation of equipment from the Australian Big Bash side Sydney Thunder. There is no doubt that the ongoing global pandemic has created several challenges for the cricketing world. However, Sydney Thunder has continued to help grow cricket in Sierra Leone, with the latest donation […]

Who Would Have Thought It – Kenya defend 134 in an ODI

It is well known that Kenya defended a modest total of 166 in their famous 1996 World Cup victory against the West Indies at Pune’s Nehru Stadium. The historic match, played on Leap Year Day, saw the unheralded Associate side bowl the two-time champions out for a paltry 93, with the wreckers-in-chief being Rajab […]