Cricket fans have been treated to plenty of action across formats in late December 2025 as tournaments and tours unfold around the globe.
Busy Match Days:
• SA20 T20 League: In South Africa’s franchise competition, the Joburg Super Kings posted an impressive win over Pretoria Capitals, while Sunrisers Eastern Cape dominated Paarl Royals with a huge total and convincing victory—a sign the competition is heating up.
• Domestic Major League Cricket: Several club fixtures wrapped up today with high-scoring draws and a standout Moors Sports Club win, securing victory by an innings and a run—highlighting the depth of talent in domestic leagues.
Ashes Series Aftermath:
The 2025 Ashes series in Australia has generated headlines even after the recent Melbourne Test, with the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch rated “unsatisfactory” by the ICC after the contest finished in just two days due to bowler-friendly conditions. Discussions now swirl about improving conditions ahead of the next match at Sydney. Reuters
In team news, England fast bowler Gus Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test at Sydney with a hamstring injury, compounding selection challenges for the tourists. The Sun
Domestic and Player News:
• Virat Kohli is confirmed to play in Delhi’s upcoming Vijay Hazare Trophy fixture on January 6 after making his return to domestic cricket, offering fans another chance to see the Indian great in competitive action. The Times of India.
Cricket Fixtures for the Next Few Days
Scheduled Matches (Dec 29–31, 2025):
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Pretoria Capitals (T20) – Port Elizabeth, Dec 29
• Hobart Hurricanes vs Melbourne Renegades (Big Bash T20) – Hobart, Dec 29
• Durban Super Giants vs Joburg Super Kings (T20) – Durban, Dec 30
• Sydney Thunder vs Perth Scorchers (T20) – Sydney, Dec 30
• Sunrisers Eastern Cape vs Paarl Royals (T20) – Port Elizabeth, Dec 31
• MI Cape Town vs Pretoria Capitals (T20) – Cape Town, Dec 31
• Adelaide Strikers vs Brisbane Heat (T20) – Adelaide, Dec 31 cricschedule.com
These fixtures span T20 franchise leagues in South Africa and Australia, promising more big hits, tight finishes, and key points as teams jostle for playoff spots.