The Hundred 2025 (Men’s Tournament)
The Hundred men’s competition is heating up with intense on-field action, injuries, and controversies:
- Jofra Archer’s Fiery Spell
- Jofra Archer reminded the cricketing world of his devastating pace during Southern Brave’s clash with Welsh Fire.
- He bowled a scorching delivery that dismissed Steve Smith, sending shockwaves through the crowd and sparking early buzz for the upcoming Ashes.
- Archer’s return to form after injury struggles is a big boost for England, as he consistently touched the 90mph mark and looked unplayable at times.
- Sledging Drama – Tom Curran vs Liam Livingstone
- Normally, The Hundred is played in a light-hearted atmosphere, but tempers flared in a clash where Tom Curran and Liam Livingstone exchanged heated words.
- Cameras caught the incident, which has now gone viral, adding a dose of drama and competitiveness to the tournament.
- Explosive Batting Performances
- Jordan Cox powered Oval Invincibles to a record team score of 226-4, the highest of the tournament so far.
- Veterans Jonny Bairstow and Liam Livingstone showed their class with aggressive strokeplay, proving that experience still counts in this fast-paced format.
- Rising Star – Sonny Baker’s Hat-Trick
- Young seamer Sonny Baker grabbed a brilliant hat-trick, stunning the opposition and immediately catching selectors’ eyes.
- His mix of pace and variations made him the standout emerging player of the week.
- Adam Hose’s Gruesome Injury
- Tragedy struck when Adam Hose suffered a horrific ankle dislocation during a match.
- The game had to be temporarily suspended as medical teams rushed in. Later, Hose posted a picture of his heavily bandaged ankle from the hospital, reassuring fans that he was recovering.
👩🏏 The Hundred 2025 (Women’s Tournament)
The women’s edition continues to thrill with brilliant athleticism and unbeaten streaks:
- Southern Brave’s Dominance
- The Brave women have remained unbeaten so far, securing a guaranteed top-three finish.
- Their balance of strong batting and sharp bowling has made them the team to beat.
- Maia Bouchier’s Match-Winning Brilliance
- Bouchier produced one of the tournament’s finest moments, pulling off a spectacular diving catch to dismiss Tammy Beaumont.
- She followed it up with a handy batting contribution, guiding her team to a thrilling win.
- Her all-round show has elevated her reputation as one of England’s rising women’s cricket stars.
- Tight Finishes & Growing Rivalries
- Several games have gone down to the wire, highlighting the growing competitiveness of the women’s game in The Hundred.
- Teams like Northern Superchargers and London Spirit are still in the hunt for playoff spots, but Brave’s consistency keeps them ahead.
🌍 One Day Internationals (ODIs)
The international ODI scene has been buzzing with ranking drama, dominant bowling spells, and controversies:
- Keshav Maharaj – World’s No.1 ODI Bowler Again
- South Africa’s left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj reclaimed the ICC ODI No.1 bowler spot after his match-winning spell of 5/33 against Australia in Cairns.
- His accuracy, drift, and control dismantled Australia’s middle order and set up an easy win for the Proteas.
- Australia’s Batting Collapse
- Chasing 296, Australia were bowled out for just 198 in the 41st over, triggering harsh criticism back home.
- Their batting was slammed as “club-level cricket” in national media. Maharaj’s clever use of flight and variations exposed Australia’s lack of adaptability.
- Ranking Controversy – Kohli & Rohit Missing
- Fans were shocked when Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s names suddenly disappeared from ICC ODI batting rankings, sparking retirement rumours.
- The ICC later confirmed it was a technical glitch, and both players have been reinstated.
- The incident still raised eyebrows, with fans questioning the ICC’s credibility in managing player stats.
- Bowling Action Under Scrutiny
- South African all-rounder Prenelan Subrayen, making his ODI debut, was reported for a suspect bowling action.
- He will undergo an ICC review, and if found illegal, he could face suspension.
- The timing is unfortunate for Subrayen, who was seen as a promising new spin option for South Africa.
🌴 West Indies Cricket
The Caribbean has been buzzing with historic victories and domestic league excitement:
- Historic Series Win vs Pakistan
- West Indies ended a 34-year drought by clinching a home ODI series win against Pakistan with their largest-ever ODI victory — a massive 202-run win in Trinidad.
- Shai Hope scored a brilliant century, anchoring the innings, while Jayden Seales destroyed Pakistan’s batting with fiery pace.
- The win has been celebrated as a turning point in West Indies cricket, giving their fans long-awaited joy.
- Domestic Tournaments – Shaping Future Stars
- The inaugural West Indies Breakout League concluded recently, designed to give emerging Caribbean players a platform. Trinidad & Tobago Legions won the first edition.
- Meanwhile, the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) kicked off on August 14 and will run until September 21, featuring matches across six nations.
- The CPL remains one of the most vibrant T20 leagues globally, and this season is already producing fireworks.
📊 Quick Summary Table
| Category | Detailed Highlights |
|---|---|
| The Hundred (Men) | Archer’s fiery spell vs Smith, Curran-Livingstone sledging, Cox’s record innings, Baker’s hat-trick, Hose’s ankle injury |
| The Hundred (Women) | Southern Brave unbeaten, Maia Bouchier’s stunning catch & batting, tight finishes building rivalries |
| ODIs (Men) | Maharaj back to No.1 with 5/33, Australia’s collapse, Kohli-Rohit ranking glitch, Subrayen reported for suspect action |
| West Indies Cricket | Record 202-run win vs Pakistan, first series win in 34 years, new Breakout League, CPL 2025 in full swing |
