In Case You Missed it: Pakistan, Sri Lanka make the final, Kohli gets No. 71, Zimbabwe make history
Our best content from the week gone by
ESPNcricinfo staff
10-Sep-2022
Naseem Shah took the aerial route to pilot Pakistan into the Asia Cup final • AFP/Getty Images
What a week it's been for cricket, with cracking games in the Asia Cup and finalists in Pakistan and Sri Lanka, India's demolition of Afghanistan, and Virat Kohli's long-awaited 71st hundred, Zimbabwe's shock upset of Australia, and new Hundred champions. Here's a round-up of all the action.
Sri Lanka, Pakistan make Asia Cup final
A thrilling win over India with one ball to spare put Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final, while Pakistan beat out Afghanistan in another nail-biter to secure their place as well. Sri Lanka's cricket has been on the up and up in the last 18 months with a young side, and Andrew Fidel Fernando wonders if the transition phase is finally over. For Pakistan, Naseem Shah starred with the bat, his two last-over sixes sealing the match. Shashank Kishore had an opportunity to see him up close and give us a peek into the life of one of Pakistan's most exciting fast bowlers.
A thrilling win over India with one ball to spare put Sri Lanka in the Asia Cup final, while Pakistan beat out Afghanistan in another nail-biter to secure their place as well. Sri Lanka's cricket has been on the up and up in the last 18 months with a young side, and Andrew Fidel Fernando wonders if the transition phase is finally over. For Pakistan, Naseem Shah starred with the bat, his two last-over sixes sealing the match. Shashank Kishore had an opportunity to see him up close and give us a peek into the life of one of Pakistan's most exciting fast bowlers.
Ryan Burl the hero in Zimbabwe's historic win over Australia in Australia
Zimbabwe stunned the hosts and denied them a clean sweep in the final game with their first victory in Australia in any format. Captain Regis Chakabva anchored a tense chase after skittling Australia for 141 despite David Warner's 94, but the day belonged to Ryan Burl, who picked up the first five-wicket haul of his career.
Zimbabwe stunned the hosts and denied them a clean sweep in the final game with their first victory in Australia in any format. Captain Regis Chakabva anchored a tense chase after skittling Australia for 141 despite David Warner's 94, but the day belonged to Ryan Burl, who picked up the first five-wicket haul of his career.
Adam Zampa five-for dismantles New Zealand as Australia defend 196 to take series
Almost immediately after their shock loss to Zimbabwe, Australia were back on familiar ground in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, grabbing a series win over New Zealand, who were skittled for 82 in the second ODI, with Adam Zampa picking up career-best figures. How well do you remember Chappell-Hadlee classics past? Andrew McGlashan has a refresher, featuring the likes of Brendon McCullum, Andrew Symonds and Marcus Stoinis.
Almost immediately after their shock loss to Zimbabwe, Australia were back on familiar ground in the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy, grabbing a series win over New Zealand, who were skittled for 82 in the second ODI, with Adam Zampa picking up career-best figures. How well do you remember Chappell-Hadlee classics past? Andrew McGlashan has a refresher, featuring the likes of Brendon McCullum, Andrew Symonds and Marcus Stoinis.
Lewis Gregory saves the day after Sam Cook four-for sets Rockets' course for glory
Trent Rockets picked up their first Hundred title in a low-scoring but thrilling final as Manchester Originals took their defence of 120 to the wire, while Oval Invincibles successfully defended their title to pick up their second trophy in the women's Hundred.
Trent Rockets picked up their first Hundred title in a low-scoring but thrilling final as Manchester Originals took their defence of 120 to the wire, while Oval Invincibles successfully defended their title to pick up their second trophy in the women's Hundred.
Is IPL money taking over world cricket? You can bet on it
And how did the BCB punish Shakib for his latest indiscretion? Andrew Fidel Fernando follows the money trail in this month's Briefing.
And how did the BCB punish Shakib for his latest indiscretion? Andrew Fidel Fernando follows the money trail in this month's Briefing.
Has any other player started his career with as many international wins as Deepak Hooda's 17?
And how often has a team lost an ODI despite a hundred and a five-for? Steven Lynch with the answers in this week's Ask Steven.
And how often has a team lost an ODI despite a hundred and a five-for? Steven Lynch with the answers in this week's Ask Steven.
Which venue has hosted the most men's internationals?
And which is Test cricket's latest venue? Take our quiz.
And which is Test cricket's latest venue? Take our quiz.
'England were favourites. Yuvraj and Kaif were India's last throw of the dice'
Twenty years ago, two young India batters didn't give up hope when faced with an impossible chase at a Lord's final. Himanshu Agrawal relives the match with those who were there.
Twenty years ago, two young India batters didn't give up hope when faced with an impossible chase at a Lord's final. Himanshu Agrawal relives the match with those who were there.