Jimmy Peirson is the second-highest run-scorer in professional T20s at The Gabba with 727 runs at 29, while Josh Philippe boasts an average of over 50 points at the venue. James Vince has hit the 30- or 50-run bonus in 4 out of 8 innings against Brisbane, and Nathan McSweeney has been part of the Ultimate Team in 5 out of 7 matches against Sydney-S. Ben Dwarshuis and Akeal Hosein have been in top form, with Dwarshuis taking 14 wickets and scoring 118 runs in the last 10 matches, and Hosein bagging 15 wickets. Xavier Bartlett has an impressive record since 2023 with at least one wicket in 90% of matches and a total of 49 wickets in 33 innings, nearly averaging 50 points per game. Mitchell Swepson has a significantly better strike rate of 19 when bowling second, compared to 48 when bowling first since 2023.
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India's women's cricket team secured their first ICC Women's World Cup title and a record prize purse of ₹167.66 crore by defeating South Africa in the final. With a total prize pool of USD 13.88 million, India received USD 4.48 million directly from the ICC as champions, marking the highest payout in women's cricket history. In recognition of their historic win, the BCCI is planning a massive bonus of ₹125 crore for the players and support staff, highlighting the sport's growing popularity and India's dominance on the global stage. Full Article
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