cricket

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The previous highest successful chase in women's ODI cricket was when India made 341-5 in reaching a 338 target set by Australia in their World Cup semi-final last October.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Not long after, he justified the roughly $130,000 investment the Rajasthan Royals made in a 13-year-old - becoming the youngest centurion in competitive senior cricket with a blistering 35-ball hundred against the Gujarat Titans.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The debate around England's dismal Ashes defeat continued on Monday when it was confirmed coach Brendon McCullum, director of cricket Rob Key and Test captain Ben Stokes were to remain in their posts.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Key said the introduction of a "county insight group" to offer input into selection will attempt to formally rebuild relations with stakeholders, including directors of cricket, in the domestic game.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

“Never would have thought we played cricket, would you?”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson