Australia tour of South Africa
Stumps2nd Test
1:30 PM, 18 Oct 2026·St George's Park
SA
20/2(12.2)
[0-1]Aus2.38 - 2.4
Aus
Yet to bat
16°C Light drizzleAus opt to Bowl
Ranji Trophy
StumpsPlate Group
8:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Meghalaya Cricket Association Cricket Ground
MEGHA
325/6(82)
[0-0]
Mnpr
Yet to bat
18°C SunnyDay 1 - Manipur chose to field.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsPlate Group
8:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Nagaland Cricket Stadium, Sovima
NAGAL
Yet to bat
[0-0]
MIZO
331/5(88)
23°C OvercastDay 1 - Nagaland chose to field.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group B
8:45 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
Assam
228/6(86)
[0-0]
Tpura
Yet to bat
25°C Smoky hazeDay 1 - Tripura chose to field.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsPlate Group
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Gokulbhai Somabhai Patel Stadium
ARP
121/10(51.4)
[0-0]
Sikm
147/1(36)
29°C Smoky hazeDay 1 - Sikkim lead by 26 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group B
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, New Chandigarh
Pnjb
269/4(90)
[0-0]
Cgr
Yet to bat
23°C Smoky hazeDay 1 - Punjab chose to bat.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group D
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·MA Chidambaram Stadium
TN
85/2(27)
[0-0]
UTK
134/10(56.2)
28°C Light rain showerDay 1 - Tamil Nadu trail by 49 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group A
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Green Park
UP
202/10(71)
[0-0]
Goa
43/0(12)
28°C Patchy rain nearbyDay 1 - Goa trail by 159 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group C
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Greenfield International Stadium
Ker
245/6(85)
[0-0]
Odsa
Yet to bat
Day 1 - Odisha chose to field.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group A
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Reliance Stadium
Broda
77/3(28)
[0-0]
Bihar
166/10(53)
29°C Smoky hazeDay 1 - Baroda trail by 89 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group C
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium
Maha
85/3(26)
[0-0]
JHK
169/10(58.2)
27°C SunnyDay 1 - Maharashtra trail by 84 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group B
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·KSCA Cricket Ground
Kntka
281/8(86)
[0-0]
Sau
Yet to bat
23°C OvercastDay 1 - Saurashtra chose to field.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group D
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Luhnu Cricket Ground
HP
140/10(39.5)
[0-0]
Mum
107/2(36)
20°C SunnyDay 1 - Mumbai trail by 33 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group A
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium
J & K
260/10(82.5)
[0-0]
Vidar
Yet to bat
12°C SunnyDay 1 - Vidarbha chose to field.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group C
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Palam A Stadium
SVCS
83/5(34)
[0-0]
Beng
184/10(54)
27°C HazeDay 1 - Services trail by 101 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group D
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Sawai Mansingh Stadium
Raj
247/2(70.4)
[0-0]
Rlys
Yet to bat
25°C OvercastDay 1 - Rajasthan chose to bat.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group B
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Andhra Cricket Assocition Grounds, Mulapadu
AP
9/0(2)
[0-0]
Hyd
275/10(86)
27°C SunnyDay 1 - Andhra trail by 266 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group D
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·CH Bansi Lal Cricket Stadium
Hryna
139/4(44)
[0-0]
Chd
103/10(41.3)
26°C SunnyDay 1 - Haryana lead by 36 runs.
Ranji Trophy
StumpsElite, Group A
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Cricket Association Pondicherry Siechem Ground
PONDI
177/10(65.2)
[0-0]
MP
23/2(20)
27°C OvercastDay 1 - M. Pradesh trail by 154 runs.
Ranji Trophy
LiveElite, Group C
9:30 AM, 18 Oct 2026·Palam B Stadium
Delhi
381/4(84)
[0-0]
Guj
Yet to bat
15°C OvercastDay 1 - Delhi chose to bat.

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October 18, 2026 9:42 AM

NEWS

Zimbabwe Veterans Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor Star in 99-Run Rout of Bangladesh

Zimbabwe secured a commanding 99-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening match of the ODI tri-series at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, thanks to impressive performances from veteran batters Craig Ervine and Brendan Taylor, followed by a disciplined bowling display.
After opting to bat first, Zimbabwe recovered from an early collapse to post 271/8 in their allotted 50 overs. Ervine scored 93 off 106 balls, while Taylor contributed 81 off 101 deliveries. Their crucial 150-run partnership for the fourth wicket helped Zimbabwe rebuild the innings after losing three early wickets for just 24 runs.
Bangladesh fast bowler Taskin Ahmed made an immediate impact, dismissing Brian Bennett, Ben Curran and Tafadzwa Tsiga during an impressive opening spell. However, Ervine and Taylor steadied the innings with a combination of patience and well-timed attacking shots. Taylor was eventually dismissed by Saif Hassan, who also removed Sikandar Raza soon afterwards.
Ervine continued to anchor the innings, narrowly missing out on a century by seven runs. Late contributions from Newman Nyamhuri and Wellington Masakadza, who both remained unbeaten on 21, helped Zimbabwe reach a competitive total. Taskin finished with figures of 3/44, while Saif Hassan and Shoriful Islam claimed two wickets each.
In response, Bangladesh made a promising start through Tanzid Hasan Tamim, who scored an aggressive 46 off 38 balls, including nine fours and a six. However, Blessing Muzarabani dismissed Soumya Sarkar for nine before Nyamhuri removed Tanzid, triggering a collapse in the Bangladesh batting lineup.
Brad Evans led Zimbabwe's bowling attack with figures of 4/45, while Masakadza and Sikandar Raza contributed important wickets to keep the pressure on the opposition. Bangladesh struggled to build partnerships and lost wickets regularly throughout the middle overs.
Rishad Hossain and Taskin Ahmed added 32 runs for the ninth wicket, but their resistance came too late to influence the outcome. Bangladesh were eventually bowled out for 172 in 33.4 overs, handing Zimbabwe a comprehensive 99-run victory.
The result gives Zimbabwe a strong start to the tri-series, with Ervine and Taylor demonstrating the value of experience under pressure. Bangladesh, meanwhile, will need to address their batting inconsistency and improve their ability to build partnerships as they prepare for their next match against Afghanistan.

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