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New Zealand all-rounder Michael Bracewell smashed a record-breaking 140 off just 78 balls to almost take his side to an unlikely win after they were reduced to 131 for 6 chasing 350 to win in the first ODI against India in Hyderabad on Wednesday (January 18). The equation came down to 20 off the final over with only one wicket left and Indian all-rounder Shardul Thakur was handed the ball. The first ball of the over was smashed for a six while the second one was a wide, the equation came down to 13 off 5 balls.

However, off the next ball, Thakur was brave enough to bowl a yorker and Bracewell was trapped in front as the Black Caps innings ended 12 runs short of the target. It ended India’s five-match ODI losing streak to New Zealand as well. Thakur revealed how it was former skipper Virat Kohli’s advice which helped him bag the final wicket.

A day every Indian women cricketer will remember: Mithali, Jhulan and Smriti on historic WIPL broadcast deal

Viacom18 secured the Women's Indian Premier League (IPL) media rights value for the 2023-2027 cycle for a whopping Rs 951 crore, which means per match value of INR 7.09 crore for the next five years.

Cricketing stars also extended congratulations to the winner of media rights as well. Legendary batter Mithali Raj said that women's IPL will be a game-changer for women's cricket and the sport in general and she is looking forward to an "outstanding tournament."

With the World Cup around the corner, this record will be a big boost to the Men in Blue who will also have a home advantage. This victory also gave us 3-0 clean sweep and it also means India have won their last 4 ODIs. 

On a wicket where tons from Shubman and Kohli slammed tons to help India amass almost 400, Sri Lanka did not even make it to 3 figures. 

For the moment, this record belongs to India and we may not see it broken for some time.     

The Indian cricket team created history on Sunday (January 15) by registering a stunning 317-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Greenfield Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram. This is the highest victory margin in the rich history of the 50-over format.

After India won the toss and chose to bat first, the Men in Blue put up a total of 390 on the board with centuries from Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill. In reply, Sri Lanka could manage a total of 73.

In Indian cricket teams, the changeover of captains is not always seamless. When a strong prospect enters the running while an experienced professional is still in place, things become more challenging. This very moment is a prime illustration of it. Although the BCCI has not made it clear whether Hardik Pandya is their long-term pick to lead India's Twenty20 team, the player has made comments that suggest the same or more. However, all-format captain Rohit Sharma has also stated that he hasn't made a decision on his T20 future.