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AB de Villiers Batting when he scored the fastest century in ODI Cricket format vs West Indies

Fastest Century in Tests, ODIs and T20 Cricket History: Smashing all Records

The fastest centuries in major cricket formats include Brendon McCullum's 54-ball Test hundred, AB de Villiers' 31-ball ODI hundred, Sahil Chauhan's 27-ball T20I hundred and Chris Gayle's 30-ball IPL century. Updated through October 2026.

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2019 IPL Orange Cap Winner David Warner Celebrating a century

IPL Orange Cap Winners List: 2008 to 2026

The IPL Orange Cap is awarded to the season's leading run-scorer. This updated winners list now runs through 2026, when Vaibhav Sooryavanshi won the Orange Cap with 776 runs after Virat Kohli in 2024 and Sai Sudharsan in 2025.

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MS Dhoni finishing off a match against Bangladesh

Becoming a Champion Batsman: Role of a Finishing Batsman

A finishing batter must read the pitch, understand the bowler's plan, manipulate the field, use the crease and stay calm under pressure. ZAP Cricket explains how the role differs between ODIs and T20s and why decision-making matters as much as power.

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Pakistan Cricket Team players celebrate a wicket

Pakistan National Cricket Team: Players, ICC Trophies and Records

Pakistan's cricket history includes the 1992 ODI World Cup, 2009 T20 World Cup and 2017 Champions Trophy. This updated ZAP guide covers the team's records, legends, PCB and current 2026 leadership across Tests, ODIs and T20Is.

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The ZAP Leather Cricket Ball on top of the ZAP Rare Edition Premium Willow Cricket Bat

Understanding the Sweet Spot of a Cricket Bat | The Source of Power

The sweet spot is the area of a cricket bat where clean contact feels most efficient in the hands. This ZAP guide explains the physics behind it, how bat profiles move the hitting area, and how players can choose a profile that suits their game.

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The Indian Cricket Team celebrating after winning the 2011 Cricket World Cup Trophy

The Story of India's 2011 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup Triumph

India's 2011 ODI World Cup triumph ended a 28-year wait. ZAP Cricket revisits MS Dhoni's captaincy, Yuvraj Singh's Player of the Tournament campaign, knockout wins over Australia and Pakistan, and the Wankhede final against Sri Lanka.

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Virat Kohli batting in the 2023 ICC ODI Cricket World Cup

How to Bat at Number 3 | Becoming a Champion Batter

Batting at number 3 demands adaptability because the batter may face a new ball after an early wicket or build on a strong opening stand. ZAP Cricket explains the role, technique, mindset, damage control and famous No. 3 batters.

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The DRS Ball Tracking technology shows the batsman is out Leg Before Wicket (LBW)

Leg Before Wicket - LBW in Cricket: Meaning, Origin, Rules and Use of DRS

LBW means Leg Before Wicket. This updated ZAP Cricket guide explains the history, current MCC conditions for an LBW dismissal, DRS and Umpire's Call, plus the important rule that an umpire cannot give a batter out without an appeal.

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MS Dhoni Stumps out a batsman

Types of Outs in Cricket | How to Dismiss a Batsman in Cricket

Cricket has several legal methods of dismissal, including bowled, caught, LBW, stumped, run out, hit wicket, obstructing the field, timed out, hit the ball twice and retired out. This updated guide uses current MCC terminology and explains the non-striker run-out correctly.

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