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India Today
03-08-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Jason Holder breaks Bravo's record to become highest wicket-taker for WI in T20Is
West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has broken Dwayne Bravo's record for most wickets in T20Is. He achieved the feat during the second T20I against Pakistan on Sunday, August 3 as he ran through the opposition's batting. Holder registered his third-best figures of his career (4/19) and helped his team restrict Pakistan to 133/9 in 20 his spell, he surpassed Dwayne Bravo's tally of 78 wickets in T20Is. Holder now has 81 wickets from 74 matches at an average of 28.25 and an economy of 8.71 with best figures of 5/27. Apart from his bowling, Holder also contributed with the bat to help his team register a thrilling vs India 5th Test Day 4 Updates Chasing a target of 134, West Indies were reduced to 96/6 when Holder joined Keacy Carty at the crease. The hosts needed 38 runs to win off 23 balls which further came down to 36 needed off the last three overs. However, Romario Shepherd (15 off 11) and Holder stitched a crucial stand of 29 off 16 balls to get their team closer to was another twist in the tale as Shepherd got dismissed in the final over with West Indies seven runs away from a win. After losing his partner, Holder took matters into his own hands and guided the last ball for a boundary towards fine leg to seal the win for his remained unbeaten on 16* (10) as he guided his team home and was also adjudged Player of the Match. As a result, West Indies managed to level the three-match series 1-1, with the last match scheduled to be played on August 4 (IST).- EndsTrending Reel
Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Last-ball hero Holder lifts West Indies over Pakistan in T20
Jason Holder smashed a four on the final ball to give West Indies a dramatic two-wicket victory over Pakistan on Saturday, liting the hosts level in their T20 international series. On the same night he took four wickets to reach a West Indies T20I record 81 for his career -- breaking Dwayne Bravo's old mark of 78 -- Holder went 16 not out and West Indies ended a horrid losing streak with zero balls to spare. Pakistan, which won Thursday's opener by 14 runs, will try to bounce back in Sunday's series-deciding T20 match under the lights at Lauderhill, Florida. West Indies, set 134 to win, was on the brink of a seventh consecutive T20 defeat after having been swept 5-0 last month by visiting Australia. Gudakesh Motie led West Indies with 28 runs but went down on the first ball of the 17th over, run out by Mohammed Haris with the hosts on 96 for six. Haris caught Keacy Carty for a duck three balls later but Holder swatted a six to end the 18th over, West Indies still needing 24 to win. Romario Shepherd smashed a six and a four off Hasan Ali in the 19th over to leave West Indies on 126 for seven entering the final over. Shaheen Shah Afridi allowed Holder a run but then took Shepherd's wicket lbw for 15. He allowed newcomer Shamar Joseph a run that pulled West Indies within six runs with three balls remaining. Holder and Joseph each struck for singles and Afridi went wide to Holder, leaving West Indies three runs shy for the final delivery, setting the stage for Holder's heroics. Pakistan won the toss and batted first, going 133 for nine. Hasan Nawaz led Pakistan on 40 with four sixes and a four while captain Salman Agha added 38 on one six and three fours. js/bb
NDTV
29-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India Champions vs West Indies Champions, WCL 2025 LIVE Score: Piyush Chawla Takes 2 Wickets In 1 Over; 4-Down WI In Tatters
India Champions vs West Indies Champions Live Cricket Score, World Championship of Legends 2025: Piyush Chawla has made an instant impact in the final World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 league match between India Champions and West Indies Champions, taking two wickets in his first over. WIC are tottering at 41/4 after 8 overs, with Dwayne Bravo and Dwayne Smith at the Indies Champions skipper Chris Gayle made a bright start, slamming two early boundaries, but was dismissed by ex-RCB teammate Varun Aaron. Aaron also dismissed Chadwick Walton, before Chawla took the wickets of Lendl Simmons and William Perkins. India Champions have lost all of their three matches in WCL 2025 so far, and need a huge victory to enter the playoffs. On the other hand, Chris Gayle-led West Indies also need a win to secure their berth in the last four stage. (LIVE SCORECARD) WCL 2025 LIVE Score, India vs West Indies Champions LIVE Updates: 8.2 2 Stuart Binny to Dwayne Smith On a length, on the middle and leg. Dwayne Smith flicks this toward deep mid-wicket for a couple. 8.1 0 Stuart Binny to Dwayne Smith Length ball, nips back into the leg pole. Dwayne Smith shimmies down to flick across the line but misses. 7.6 0 Piyush Chawla to Dwayne Bravo Tossed up on off. Dwayne Bravo presses forward in defence. 7.5 0 Piyush Chawla to Dwayne Bravo Flatter leggie, on off. Dwayne Bravo stays back and blocks from the crease. 7.4 1 Piyush Chawla to Dwayne Smith In the air but lands safe! Tad short, around off. Dwayne Smith goes back and miscues the pull in front of long-on for one. 7.3 0 Piyush Chawla to Dwayne Smith Flighted full, around off. Dwayne Smith looks to slog it across the line but misses. 7.2 1 Piyush Chawla to Dwayne Bravo Tossed up on off. Dwayne Bravo pushes into the off-side for one. 7.1 1 Piyush Chawla to Dwayne Smith Flatter leggie, on off. Nudged into the leg side for one. 6.6 0 Stuart Binny to Dwayne Bravo Fuller than a good length, nips away, around off. Dwayne Bravo looks to drive, gets the outside edge that is stopped at short third. 6.6 1 wd Stuart Binny to Dwayne Bravo WIDE! On a length, angling down the leg. Dwayne Bravo lets it go. Wide signaled. 6.5 1 Stuart Binny to Dwayne Smith Short of a good length, on off. Dwayne Smith drops it toward point and takes a single. 6.4 1 Stuart Binny to Dwayne Bravo Fuller than a good length, around off. Tapped into covers for one. 6.3 1 Stuart Binny to Dwayne Smith Good length delivery, around off. Dwayne Smith runs it down to deep third for a single. 6.2 1 Stuart Binny to Dwayne Bravo Short of a good length, around off. Punched toward wide of mid-off for a single. 6.1 1 Stuart Binny to Dwayne Smith Back of a length, around off. Dwayne Smith plays a short arm ball to deep mid-wicket for one. ! Stuart Binny comes onto bowl next. 5.6 0 Piyush Chawla to Dwayne Bravo Flatter leg break, on off. Dwayne Bravo defends it back at Chawla. ! Dwayne Bravo walks in at 6. 5.5 W Piyush Chawla to William Perkins OUT! BOWLED'EM! Second wicket in the over for Piyush Chawla. Wrong'un, spins back into the off and middle stump line. William Perkins prods and looks to play across the line. He misses, and the ball goes on to rattle the stumps. West Indies Champions are four down as Perkins walks back for a duck.
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Business Standard
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Gayle, Pollard, Bravo to don world's most expensive jersey during WCL 2025
The West Indies Champions, led by iconic names such as Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard, are set to turn heads not just with their cricketing flair but also with their attire in the upcoming World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025. The team will sport what is being hailed as the most expensive cricket jersey ever made — a custom-designed outfit created by Dubai-based luxury fashion house Lorenze, in collaboration with Channel 2 Group Corporation. With the tournament taking place from July 18 to August 2 across English cities including Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester and Leeds, the event promises both sporting brilliance and unprecedented glamour. Crafted with Gold, Inspired by Legacy The bespoke jersey to be worn by the West Indies Champions will be adorned with real 18K gold and will come in three editions: 30g, 20g and 10g. According to Lorenze founder Raj Karan Duggal, this unique creation is not merely apparel but a celebration of West Indian cricket heritage — a blend of royalty, cultural pride and cricketing greatness. He described the jersey as 'wearable history', a collector's item that reflects the journey from Sir Clive Lloyd to the likes of Gayle and Bravo. Channel 2 Chairman Hails Tribute to West Indies Greats Ajay Sethi, Chairman of Channel 2 Group, the franchise owners, believes this golden jersey is a symbolic tribute to all those who have shaped the legacy of West Indies cricket. He said the WCL is among the most exciting cricket leagues globally and hopes the West Indies side can go all the way this year. Star Power Across Continents WCL 2025 brings together cricketing stalwarts from around the world, including AB de Villiers, Yuvraj Singh, Brett Lee, Shikhar Dhawan, Shaun Marsh, Harbhajan Singh and Moeen Ali, among others. Sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the tournament promises to be a nostalgic spectacle where legends compete with pride — and now, in gold.
India.com
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Chris Gayle, Pollard And Co. To Shine In 18K Gold As West Indies Champions Unveil Iconic Jersey For WCL 2025
With icons like Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, and Kieron Pollard in their ranks, the West Indies Champions are set to light up the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025, beginning July 18 across England. Sanctioned by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB), the tournament will run till August 2, featuring matches in Birmingham, Northampton, Leicester, and Leeds. WCL 2025 promises to be a nostalgic and electrifying celebration of cricket's greatest names. Marking a blend of heritage and high fashion, the West Indies Champions have revealed a luxurious jersey designed by Lorenze, crafted with genuine 18K gold accents, available in 30g, 20g, and 10g editions. Far beyond traditional sportswear, the jersey pays tribute to the legendary lineage of West Indies cricket, from the likes of Sir Clive Lloyd to the mighty Chris Gayle. 'This is not just a jersey, it's wearable history,' said Raj Karan Duggal, Founder of Lorenze. 'It merges premium design with West Indian pride, creating a timeless collectible that honours the glory of our cricketing legends.' Ajay Sethi, Chairman of Channel2 Group Corporation and owner of the West Indies Champions, echoed the sentiment: 'With so many cricketing greats in our team, this jersey stands as a symbol of excellence and respect. WCL 2025 is one of the top global events, and we're aiming to bring the trophy home.' This year's WCL boasts a powerhouse cast of retired and iconic players, including: India: Yuvraj Singh, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Suresh Raina Australia: Brett Lee, Chris Lynn, Shaun Marsh England: Eoin Morgan, Moeen Ali, Sir Alastair Cook South Africa: AB de Villiers, Hashim Amla, Chris Morris, Wayne Parnell West Indies: Chris Gayle, Dwayne Bravo, Kieron Pollard As the action unfolds, fans can expect vintage rivalries, unforgettable performances, and a celebration of cricket's golden era on English soil.
