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Express Tribune
09-08-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Aus lock in opening pair as T20 WC nears
Australia's Mitchell Marsh is confident of his partnership with Travis Head in the three-match series against South Africa. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE Australia have confirmed their first-choice T20I openers as preparations begin for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Mitchell Marsh, Australia's T20I captain, revealed on Friday that himself and swashbuckling opener and ICC No.2 ranked T20I batter Travis Head will remain the team's top two until the marquee ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year. Fresh off a 5-0 whitewash of West Indies in the T20I series last month, Australia will welcome back a few familiar faces – including Travis Head – for their upcoming three-match series against South Africa, starting Sunday, 10 August. "It'll be myself and Heady [Travis Head] up the top for the foreseeable future," Marsh told reporters. "Obviously, we've played a lot together, (we've) got a great relationship, so (we'll) start there." While Marsh and Head are yet to open together in T20Is, they boast an outstanding record as an ODI pairing, pitching in with 282 runs from just five innings at a superb 70.50 average. In total, Marsh and Head's record as a pair reads 504 runs from 14 innings at a 38.76-run average, with one century and three half-century stands. Marsh's shift to No.3 ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup was hailed widely, with the right-hand batter amassing 185 runs from five outings, culminating in a Player of the Final performance as Australia lifted the trophy for the first time. Marsh was also tasked with leading Australia at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 last year, where Australia were knocked out in the Super Eights, with the batter making 125 runs across seven outings. Now still at the helm, the 33-year-old has embraced the opening role after doing so in all five matches against the West Indies last month, albeit having a poor outing with only 81 runs coming across five games. Since David Warner's retirement following last year's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, Australia have tried and tested multiple openers, including Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell and Jake Fraser-McGurk. But the Marsh-Head combination now looks set in stone as the team builds towards the flagship Men's T20I tournament next year. Marsh also addressed the batting order of big-hitter Tim David, whose 37-ball century in the third T20I against West Indies – the fastest by an Australian – came after an early arrival at the crease. "We've spoken about it. We saw that in the Caribbean, that he came in earlier than he would normally," Marsh added. "His skill set is made for that. The more balls he faces, hopefully the more games he wins us." Australia T20I squad to face South Africa: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa Fixtures: 10 August: First T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin; 12 August: Second T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin; 16 August: Third T20I, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns.
India Today
08-08-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Australia confirms Mitch Marsh and Travis Head as T20I openers till 2026 World Cup
Australia have confirmed that Mitchell Marsh and Travis Head will be their first-choice T20I opening partnership as preparations begin for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026. Marsh, Australia's T20I captain, revealed on Friday that he and the aggressive left-hander - currently ranked No.2 in the ICC T20I batting rankings - will spearhead the batting line-up in the shortest format over the next be myself and Heady [Travis Head] up the top for the foreseeable future," Marsh told reporters ahead of the three-match T20I series against South Africa starting on Sunday, 10 August. "Obviously, we've played a lot together, (we've) got a great relationship, so (we'll) start there."Although the pair have yet to open together in T20 internationals, they have already built a formidable understanding at the top of the order in one-day cricket - amassing 282 runs from just five innings at an average of 70.50. Across formats, Marsh and Head have put on 504 runs from 14 partnerships, including one century and three half-century stands. Marsh's T20I batting journey has come full circle. Initially stationed at No.3 during Australia's victorious 2021 T20 World Cup campaign - where his match-winning knock in the final earned him the Player of the Final award - the 33-year-old has now embraced the challenge of opening. He occupied the role throughout the recent 5-0 whitewash of the West Indies, though his personal returns were modest with 81 runs from five David Warner's retirement following last year's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, Australia have trialled several opening combinations, including Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell and Jake Fraser-McGurk. However, the Marsh-Head pairing now appears locked in as the blueprint heading into the next global also spoke about the role of power-hitter Tim David, whose record-breaking 37-ball century against the West Indies came after an earlier-than-usual arrival at the crease."We've spoken about it. We saw that in the Caribbean, that he came in earlier than he would normally," Marsh explained. "His skill set is made for that. The more balls he faces, hopefully the more games he wins us."Australia's squad for the South Africa series blends experienced campaigners with emerging talent, as the side looks to fine-tune its T20I plans in the lead-up to the 2026 World T20I squad to face South Africa: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa.- EndsMust Watch
Int'l Cricket Council
08-08-2025
- Sport
- Int'l Cricket Council
Australia lock in opening pair as T20 World Cup nears
Mitchell Marsh, Australia's T20I captain, revealed on Friday that himself and swashbuckling opener and ICC No.2 ranked T20I batter Travis Head will remain the team's top two until the marquee ICC Men's T20 World Cup next year. Fresh off a 5-0 whitewash of West Indies in the T20I series last month, Australia will welcome back a few familiar faces – including Travis Head – for their upcoming three-match series against South Africa, starting Sunday, 10 August. "It'll be myself and Heady [Travis Head] up the top for the foreseeable future," Marsh told reporters. "Obviously, we've played a lot together, (we've) got a great relationship, so (we'll) start there." While Marsh and Head are yet to open together in T20Is, they boast an outstanding record as an ODI pairing, pitching in with 282 runs from just five innings at a superb 70.50 average. In total, Marsh and Head's record as a pair reads 504 runs from 14 innings at a 38.76-run average, with one century and three half-century stands. Mitch Marsh's teammates on why 'the Bison' is such a special player for Australia | T20WC 2022 Marsh's shift to No.3 ahead of the 2021 T20 World Cup was hailed widely, with the right-hand batter amassing 185 runs from five outings, culminating in a Player of the Final performance as Australia lifted the trophy for the first time. Marsh was also tasked with leading Australia at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 last year, where Australia were knocked out in the Super Eights, with the batter making 125 runs across seven outings. Now still at the helm, the 33-year-old has embraced the opening role after doing so in all five matches against the West Indies last month, albeit having a poor outing with only 81 runs coming across five games. Since David Warner's retirement following last year's T20 World Cup in the Caribbean, Australia have tried and tested multiple openers, including Matt Short, Glenn Maxwell and Jake Fraser-McGurk. But the Marsh-Head combination now looks set in stone as the team builds towards the flagship Men's T20I tournament next year. Marsh also addressed the batting order of big-hitter Tim David, whose 37-ball century in the third T20I against West Indies – the fastest by an Australian – came after an early arrival at the crease. "We've spoken about it. We saw that in the Caribbean, that he came in earlier than he would normally," Marsh added. "His skill set is made for that. The more balls he faces, hopefully the more games he wins us." Australia T20I squad to face South Africa: Mitchell Marsh (c), Sean Abbott, Tim David, Ben Dwarshuis, Nathan Ellis, Cameron Green, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, Josh Inglis, Matt Kuhnemann, Glenn Maxwell, Mitchell Owen, Matthew Short, Adam Zampa Fixtures: 10 August: First T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin 12 August: Second T20I, Marrara Stadium, Darwin 16 August: Third T20I, Cazalys Stadium, Cairns
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First Post
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
RCB win IPL 2025: Full list of winners in Indian Premier League following Bengaluru's historic triumph in Ahmedabad
Royal Challengers Bengaluru became the eighth team to win the Indian Premier League on Tuesday after defeating Punjab Kings, who are yet to lift the trophy, by 6 runs in the final at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. read more Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate with the trophy after defeating Punjab Kings in the final of the 2025 Indian Premier League at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. AP Royal Challengers Bengaluru delivered on their promise on ending a 17-year wait for a maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings by 6 runs in the final in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Virat Kohli was overcome with emotion , having been part of the franchise since the IPL's inception in 2008 and waiting until the 18th season to fulfill his dream of lifting the trophy, after RCB restricted PBKS to 184/7 after posting 190/9 on the board. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Also Read | 'My heart and soul is with Bangalore': Virat Kohli after RCB's first-ever IPL win Krunal Pandya chipped in with a superb spell of 2/17 from four overs which derailed PBKS' chase and ultimately earned him the 'Player of the Final award' while Kohli top-scored for his team with a knock of 43 off 35 balls, narrowly missing out on his ninth half-century of the season and signing off as the team's top run-scorer this season with 657 runs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru become 8th team to win IPL RCB, in the process, became the eighth franchise to win the Indian Premier League, joining Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and the now-defunct Deccan Chargers. CSK and MI have five titles each and KKR three while the remaining teams, RCB, included have won. Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings and Lucknow Super Kings are the only teams still in existence that are yet to lift the trophy even once. DC and PBKS have been part of the IPL since the inaugural season in 2008 and having gone as far as the final – twice in Punjab's case. The now-defunct Rising Pune Supergiant, which had been in existence for two seasons, had also come close to winning the title after finishing runners-up in 2017. Full list of IPL winners by season 2008: Rajasthan Royals 2009: Deccan Chargers 2010: Chennai Super Kings 2011: Chennai Super Kings 2012: Kolkata Knight Riders 2013: Mumbai Indians 2014: Kolkata Knight Riders 2015: Mumbai Indians 2016: Sunrisers Hyderabad 2017: Mumbai Indians 2018: Chennai Super Kings 2019: Mumbai Indians 2020: Mumbai Indians 2021: Chennai Super Kings 2022: Gujarat Titans 2023: Chennai Super Kings 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Hans India
Punjab FC secure AIFF U-15 Junior League title
Jamshedpur: Punjab FC beat city rivals Minerva Academy FC 1-0 to clinch the AIFF U-15 Junior League 2024-25 title in the finals, which was played at the JRD Tata Complex here on Wednesday. A first-half strike from Keisham Bikash Singh was enough for the club to secure their second youth league title of the season after the Under-17 side won the AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League earlier this month. The only goal of the match came in the 40th minute after Arambam Deepak Singh put in a low cross from the right wing, which the Minerva defence failed to clear properly. The clearance deflected off Bikash Singh and landed in the bottom corner of the net. The Cubs put in a resolute defensive display from then on, led by Khupkhanlian, Maibam Mangalsana Meitei and Prabhjot Singh and well marshalled by captain Jasmeet Singh from the centre of midfield. Prabhjot received the Player of the Final award for his performance. Goalkeeper Augustasya Gupta pulled off some stunning saves to maintain the lead for his side. Punjab FC edged past Parappur FC, Kerala, 1-0 in the quarterfinals with Jasmeet Singh scoring the winner. The Cubs dominated East Bengal in the semi-finals to win 5-1 and qualify for the finals. Keisham Bikash Singh scored a brace while Taibang Nganba Takhellambam, Prabhjot Singh, and Arambam Deepak Singh scored the other goals for the winners. Punjab FC had earlier qualified for the knockouts by finishing second in Group C of the final round. In the first match, the youngsters went down to Minerva Academy FC 1-4 but bounced back to beat Football 4 Change Academy, Manipur 4-1, and Jamshedpur FC 3-0 to take them to the knockout rounds of the league. The Sandeep Alhan-coached side finished second in the North Zone Regional Group stage to qualify for the Playoffs of the Final Round. They scored eight unanswered goals past Namdhari Sports Academy and Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools and beat Sri Dashmesh Martial Sports Academy 4-0. The only defeat came in a 1-6 loss to Minerva Academy FC. In the Playoffs, Punjab FC beat Kerala Blasters and Alchemy International FA, Bengaluru in identical 4-1 scores to qualify for the final round. The youth teams of Punjab FC have been having a terrific season, qualifying for the National Championship in all age group categories and winning the AIFF U-17 Elite Youth League earlier this month. The same side also clinched the Dream Sports Championship. The Sub-Junior team reached the semi-finals of the Final Round of the AIFF Sub-Junior League 2024-25, where they went down to FC Madras in the penalty shootout after both teams were tied 0-0 in regulation time.
