Today’s Top 10 Cricket News – 25th September 2026: Match Results, Records, Latest Updates & More
Today’s Top 10 Cricket News brings together the biggest developments from across international, domestic and emerging cricket on September 25, 2026. The day featured important updates ahead of India’s ODI series against West Indies, significant results at the Asian Games and major developments involving Cricket West Indies.
The Asian Games men’s cricket competition produced two important results, with Nepal defeating Afghanistan and Hong Kong, China beating Oman. Meanwhile, the aftermath of South Africa’s ODI victory over Australia and Sri Lanka’s win against England continued to generate significant interest.
There were also important off-field developments. Shubman Gill had an elbow injury scare before India’s West Indies series, while Gautam Gambhir spoke about player fitness ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup. Cricket West Indies announced major financial changes, and England named its squad for the 2027 Women’s U19 T20 World Cup.
Here are the 10 major cricket news stories from September 25, 2026.
1. Shubman Gill Suffers Elbow Injury Scare Ahead of West Indies ODI Series
India captain Shubman Gill suffered an injury scare during a practice session in Thiruvananthapuram on September 25, just two days before India’s three-match ODI series against West Indies begins.
Gill was struck on the elbow by a rising delivery from Mohammed Siraj while batting in the nets. He stopped batting and received medical attention for around 20 minutes before eventually returning to the nets and facing throwdowns.
There was no immediate indication from the Indian team that the injury would rule Gill out of the opening ODI. His fitness will nevertheless be closely monitored because he is set to lead India in the series.
The first ODI is scheduled for September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram, followed by matches in Guwahati on September 30 and New Chandigarh on October 3.
The series is also significant for India’s 2027 ODI World Cup preparations, with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli back in the ODI setup alongside the younger core led by Gill.
2. Gautam Gambhir Stresses Fitness and Game Time Ahead of 2027 World Cup
India head coach Gautam Gambhir has highlighted the importance of player fitness and regular game time as India builds towards the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.
Speaking ahead of India’s upcoming ODI series against West Indies, Gambhir specifically discussed the need to have players properly prepared before the World Cup. He stressed that India cannot enter the tournament without sufficient match preparation.
The fitness and workload management of players such as Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah remain part of India’s broader planning for the tournament.
With the 2027 World Cup scheduled to be hosted in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, India’s ODI schedule over the coming months will be important for establishing the squad combination and ensuring key players have enough competitive cricket.
The West Indies series therefore forms part of a longer preparation process rather than being viewed in isolation.
3. Nepal Stun Afghanistan by Five Wickets at Asian Games
Nepal produced one of the major results of the Asian Games men’s cricket competition on September 25 by defeating Afghanistan by five wickets at Korogi Sports Park in Nisshin.
Afghanistan were restricted to 102/7 in their 20 overs after choosing to bat first. Nepal’s bowling attack kept the scoring under control, with Kushal Bhurtel playing a major role with four wickets.
Nepal then chased the target in 17.2 overs, reaching 103/5 to secure an important Group A victory.
The result is significant because Afghanistan had begun their Asian Games campaign with a win over hosts Japan and were regarded as one of the stronger sides in the competition.
Nepal’s victory also strengthens their position in the race for the quarter-finals. The top teams from the group stage progress to the knockout phase, making every result particularly important.
The win also generated movement in the ICC T20I rankings, with Nepal reported to have moved up two places to 14th following the victory.
4. Hong Kong, China Beat Oman by 41 Runs in Asian Games
Hong Kong, China registered an important 41-run victory over Oman in the Asian Games men’s cricket competition on September 25.
Batting first at Korogi Sports Park, Hong Kong posted 121/8 from their 20 overs. Oman struggled during the chase and finished on 80/6 after their allotted 20 overs.
Ayush Shukla was among Hong Kong’s leading performers with the ball, taking 3/23 from four overs. Mohammad Ghazanfar also claimed two wickets.
For Oman, Sufyan Mehmood remained unbeaten on 26, but the required scoring rate proved difficult to maintain.
The 41-run win gave Hong Kong their first victory of the competition after their opening defeat against Malaysia. It also strengthened their position in Group B, while Oman remained without a win.
The Asian Games results are particularly important because the group standings determine which teams advance to the quarter-final stage.
5. Sri Lanka Beat England by 16 Runs to Level ODI Series
Sri Lanka levelled their three-match ODI series against England with a 16-run victory at Headingley on September 24, with the result remaining one of the major cricket developments being discussed on September 25.
Sri Lanka scored 321/6 in their 50 overs, led by captain Kusal Mendis, who made 121. Kamindu Mendis contributed 54, while Pavan Rathnayake added 48.
England began their chase strongly and Tom Banton and Ben Duckett put together an opening partnership of 143. Banton scored 73 and Duckett made 67 before Dunith Wellalage changed the momentum with three wickets.
Jos Buttler made 69 from 49 balls despite suffering a hamstring injury during the innings. He returned to the crease after retiring hurt but was eventually dismissed as England finished on 305/9.
The result levelled the series at 1-1. The decider is scheduled for September 27 at The Oval.
6. South Africa Beat Australia by 67 Runs in First ODI
South Africa began their home ODI series against Australia with a 67-run victory in Durban on September 24.
The Proteas posted 297/8 from their 50 overs, with Matthew Breetzke scoring 112. Marco Jansen also made a valuable contribution with 75 from 59 balls.
Australia started their chase strongly but lost wickets rapidly during the middle and later stages of the innings. They were eventually bowled out for 230 in 41.2 overs.
Keshav Maharaj was particularly effective with the ball, while South Africa’s attack capitalised on Australia’s collapse after the visitors had been well placed earlier in the chase.
The victory gives South Africa a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series. The second ODI will be played in Johannesburg on September 27, with the third scheduled for Potchefstroom on September 30.
The series is also part of both teams’ preparation for the 2027 ODI World Cup.
7. Cricket West Indies Announces 25% Pay Cut for International Players
Cricket West Indies announced a major financial restructuring on September 25, including a 25% reduction in pay for its international players.
Despite the reduction, international players will continue to receive 12-month contracts. Domestic players, however, will move to seven-month retainer contracts.
CWI also announced the suspension of this year’s Men’s Super50 and Women’s T20 Blaze competitions as part of its cost-cutting measures. The board said the changes would help redirect resources towards priority programmes, including preparations for the 2027 World Cup qualification campaign.
The board has also secured a US$16 million loan from the International Cricket Council, which will be released in three tranches over the next year subject to conditions and performance measures.
The announcement comes while the West Indies men’s team is in India for a three-match ODI series beginning on September 27.
8. Australia Women to Tour Sri Lanka for Three ODIs in December
Sri Lanka Cricket announced on September 25 that Australia Women will tour Sri Lanka in December for a three-match ODI series.
The matches will be played in Dambulla and will form part of the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-2029 cycle.
Australia Women’s team is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on December 10, with the bilateral series adding another important fixture to the women’s international calendar.
For Sri Lanka, the series provides an opportunity to earn valuable Women’s Championship points against one of the strongest teams in the women’s game.
The announcement also gives both teams additional clarity over their schedules as they continue preparations for future ICC competitions.
9. Pete Russell to Step Down as Caribbean Premier League CEO
Caribbean Premier League CEO Pete Russell is set to step down from his full-time position following the conclusion of another CPL season.
Russell was part of the original founding team of the Caribbean Premier League and has been involved in the tournament’s development since its early years.
CPL confirmed that he will remain in his position until a new chief executive is appointed. He will then continue supporting the board and senior leadership team.
The leadership change comes after the 2026 CPL season, which featured the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons winning their first CPL title.
Russell’s departure represents an important administrative development for one of the Caribbean’s major franchise cricket competitions. The eventual appointment of his successor will shape the league’s next phase as it continues to expand its commercial and cricketing footprint.
10. England Name 15-Player Squad for 2027 Women’s U19 T20 World Cup
England became the first team to announce its squad for the ICC Women’s U19 T20 World Cup 2027, naming a 15-player group on September 25.
The squad includes Maria Andrews, Amelie Bishop, Phoebe Brett, Eliza Bristowe, Flora Davies, Holly Garton, Bryony Gillgrass, Genevieve Jeer, Amelia Oliver, Shristi Patil, Prarthana Reddy, Faith Teekasingh, Clara Thacker, Skye Thomas and Venus Weerappuli.
Five players have also been selected as non-travelling reserves.
The squad will prepare in England before travelling to India for a five-match T20 series in November and December. The team will remain in India for an additional week after the bilateral series for further outdoor preparation.
Phoebe Brett is the only returning member of England’s 2025 U19 World Cup squad. The 2027 tournament is expected to be played in Nepal and Bangladesh in January-February.
Other Important Cricket Updates
- Australia were fined five per cent of their match fees by the ICC for maintaining a slow over-rate during the first ODI against South Africa in Durban.
- West Indies head coach Daren Sammy described the upcoming ODI series against India as an important test of his team’s progress in the 50-over format.
- India and West Indies will begin their three-match ODI series on September 27 in Thiruvananthapuram.
- The 2027 Women’s U19 T20 World Cup will be the third edition of the competition.
- Nepal’s win over Afghanistan opened up the Asian Games men’s quarter-final qualification picture.
- The second ODI between South Africa and Australia is scheduled for September 27 in Johannesburg.
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