West Indies and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder, Andre Russell, has crossed the threshold of 6000 runs in T20 cricket during an IPL match against the Delhi Capitals.
The big hitter became the sixth West Indian to reach the mark behind the likes of Dwayne Bravo, Lendl Simmons, Dwayne Smith, Kieron Pollard on top run-getter Chris Gayle. Russell is, however, the youngest West Indian player to reach the total.
Russell, who was celebrating his birthday, reached the milestone with a double in the 16th over of the match. He went on to blast an unbeaten 45 from 27 deliveries but Delhi won the match by 7 runs.
Overall, Russell has played 80 matches in the Indian Premier League, scoring 1635 runs at an average of 29.68 with a strike rate of 179.67 and a high score of 88*. He has also taken 68 wickets in IPL so far, at an economy rate of 9.08 and an average of 26.86.
This season the player is off to a strong start for Kolkata, scoring 118 runs in six matches at a solid strike rate of 151. He has also claimed seven wickets in six games. Things have, however, not gone well for KKR who have lost four of their first 6 games.
Jayden Seales’ sensational 4-for-5 puts West Indies in control against Bangladesh
Jayden Seales delivered a spell for the ages as the West Indies took command of the second Test against Bangladesh at Sabina Park on Sunday. Seales returned remarkable figures of 15.5-10-5-4, the most economical spell in Test cricket since 1977 (minimum 60 balls), to help bowl out Bangladesh for 164. By stumps, the West Indies had reached 70 for 1, trailing by just 94 runs with Kraigg Brathwaite unbeaten on 33.
The day began with Bangladesh at 69 for 2, but a spectacular collapse triggered by Shamar Joseph and capped by Seales’ precision left the visitors reeling. Shamar's fiery spell tore through the middle order, claiming 3 for 49 in a 34-ball blitz that reduced Bangladesh to 98 for 6.
Shamar first broke a patient 73-run stand between Shadman Islam (64) and Shahadat Hossain (22), clean-bowling Shahadat. He then removed Jaker Ali with a well-directed short ball, inducing a top edge that was safely caught by Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps. Shamar followed that by finding the edge of Shadman’s bat, giving Da Silva his fourth catch of the innings.
Brathwaite is unbeaten on 33 at stumps
Seales struck immediately after, dismissing Litton Das (1) at first slip to keep the pressure on. However, Mehidy Hasan Miraz (36) and Taijul Islam (10) briefly resisted with a stubborn partnership of 41, frustrating the West Indies bowlers with their defiance over 116 balls.
After the stand was broken by Alzarri Joseph, Seales cleaned up the tail clinically. He removed Taskin Ahmed, whose attempted pull lobbed to Alick Athanaze at second slip via a deflection off Da Silva. Mehidy then top-edged a hook to fine leg, and Seales wrapped up the innings by uprooting Nahid Rana's leg stump.
The West Indies’ reply began cautiously, with the Bangladeshi seamers maintaining tight lines. Mikyle Louis fell early to Nahid Rana for 12, but Brathwaite and Keacy Carty (21)* steadied the innings. Taijul Islam bowled seven maidens in his ten overs, extracting turn and bounce from the surface, but the West Indies openers remained resolute until bad light forced early stumps for the second day in a row.
Seales’ brilliant display has given the West Indies the upper hand as they aim to build a significant first-innings lead on day three. With Brathwaite and Carty well-set, the hosts will look to press home their advantage and secure a commanding position in the match.
Junior Sinclair joins Guyana Amazon Warriors as temporary replacement for Keemo Paul
The Guyana Amazon Warriors have announced that Junior Sinclair will join their squad as a temporary replacement for Keemo Paul in the ongoing Global Super League. Paul will be unavailable due to personal reasons but is expected to rejoin the team in time for their match against the Rangpur Riders on Wednesday, December 4.
Sinclair, a familiar face within the Amazon Warriors setup, has been part of the franchise since 2022. Over the past three seasons of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), he has featured in 17 matches, showcasing his value as a versatile player. His addition provides continuity and depth to the squad as they navigate this temporary absence.
The Guyana Amazon Warriors will look to maintain their momentum in the league with Sinclair stepping in, while fans eagerly await Paul’s return to bolster the team’s lineup for the crucial matches ahead.
Rauf breaks Pakistan record in 57-run win over Zimbabwe
Haris Rauf became Pakistan's all-time leading wicket-taker in T20Is as he starred in a 57-run win over Zimbabwe.
Pakistan tallied up 165-4 from their 20 innings in Bulawayo on Sunday, with Usman Khan and Tayyab Tahir top-scoring with 39 each, the latter going unbeaten in the opening match of a three-game series.
Rauf and Pakistan's bowlers then took centre-stage, with Abrar Ahmed (3-28) bowling Brian Bennett and Dion Myers in the third over, before Tadiwanashe Marumani (33) was run out in the ninth.
Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza offered some resistance with a stubborn 39, but Rauf sent Ryan Burl packing and Clive Madande was taken out by Sufiyan Muqeem, who took 3-20.
Wellington Masakadz scored just five before Richard Ngarava, Blessing Muzarabani and Trevor Gwandu were all dismissed for ducks as Pakistan wrapped up a comfortable victory.
Data Debrief: Rauf the top of the lot
Rauf started Sunday's match level with Shadab Khan on 107 T20I wickets for Pakistan, and his figures of 2-17 ensured he now has the all-time record all to himself on 109.
Pakistan have won only one of their last eight multigame bilateral T20I series (D2 L5) – a 2-1 victory against Ireland (May 2024). They have lost each of their two series since then, the last time they recorded a longer losing run was a span of three from February to November in 2019, so they made a good start in their bid to snap that record.
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