Monday, May 11
Senuran Muthusamy achieved his maiden Test century with a patient knock, supported by Marco Jansen's free-scoring at the other end, as South Africa neared 500. Indian captain Rishabh Pant's tactical guidance, including encouraging a big shot from Muthusamy, proved effective. Their partnership bolstered South Africa's strong first-innings position.
Mushfiqur Rahim achieved a remarkable feat in his 100th Test, scoring fifties in both innings, a feat previously only accomplished by Ricky Ponting. Bangladesh secured a dominant 2-0 series victory over Ireland with a 217-run win in the second Test, thanks to strong performances from spinners Taijul Islam and Hasan Murad.
India secured the inaugural blind Women's T20 World Cup title. They defeated Nepal by seven wickets in the final. India maintained an unbeaten streak throughout the tournament. Their bowlers restricted Nepal to 114 for 5. Phula Saren's 44 guided India to victory. This win adds to India's success in women's cricket.
Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen clinched his first title of the 2025 season at the Australian Open Super 500, defeating Japan's Yushi Tanaka in straight games. The 24-year-old Commonwealth Games champion dominated the final, securing the USD 475,000 event in just 38 minutes. This victory marks a significant comeback for Sen after a challenging period.
Deepak Chahar recounted a tense moment from the 2019 IPL on Big Boss, where MS Dhoni entrusted him with death bowling against Sarfaraz Khan. Despite two initial no-balls, Chahar recovered, conceding five runs and taking a wicket in the remaining five deliveries to secure a win for Chennai Super Kings.
Senuran Muthusamy achieved his maiden Test century on Day 2 of the Guwahati Test, a resilient innings that propelled South Africa to 428 for 7 by lunch. His century, built on patience and control, put India on the back foot. Muthusamy's significant contribution, alongside partnerships with Kyle Verreynne and Marco Jansen, allowed South Africa to dictate terms throughout the session.
