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April 4, 2024

Fastest Balls in IPL History: Speed Unleashed

The IPL has produced some of the fastest recorded deliveries in T20 cricket. Shaun Tait’s 157.71 kmph delivery remains the benchmark, with Lockie Ferguson, Umran Malik, Mayank Yadav and Anrich Nortje among the quickest bowlers recorded in the league.

The Game

Hardik Pandya as the IPL 2024 Captain of the Mumbai Indians

April 4, 2024

Is Hardik Pandya the right captain to lead Mumbai Indians?

Mumbai Indians replaced Rohit Sharma with Hardik Pandya as captain before IPL 2024, triggering one of the league's biggest leadership debates. This updated ZAP article revisits that decision with Hardik still MI captain in 2026 and separates the transition controversy from the longer-term judgement.

The Game

April 4, 2024

Mayank Yadav: The IPL 2024 Fast-Bowling Breakout

Mayank Yadav became one of IPL 2024's biggest stories by bowling at extreme pace for Lucknow Super Giants, including a 156.7 km/h delivery. This updated ZAP Cricket profile preserves that breakout story without turning it into a guaranteed prediction about his career.

The Game

Ellyse Perry celebrates a century by raising her bat

April 3, 2024

Is Ellyse Perry the Best Women’s Cricket All Rounder Ever?

Ellyse Perry is one of women's cricket's defining all-rounders, combining elite batting, fast bowling and extraordinary longevity. ZAP Cricket reviews her Australia career, records, WBBL and WPL impact while treating the GOAT verdict as an editorial debate.

The Game

The RCB Women's Team with the WPL Trophy

March 26, 2024

RCB Women's Team: WPL Titles, Smriti Mandhana & Franchise History

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Women turned their 2024 breakthrough into a two-title era by winning the WPL again in 2026. This updated ZAP Cricket story covers Smriti Mandhana's leadership, the first trophy in 2024 and the record chase that sealed RCB's second title in 2026.

The Game

The USA Cricket Team celebrates their victory in the World Cricket League

March 17, 2024

USA National Cricket Team: History, Players and what's their future?

USA cricket has a long history, from the first international match in 1844 to a breakthrough Super Eight run at the 2024 T20 World Cup. This ZAP Cricket guide covers the national team, domestic structure, Major League Cricket and the challenge of building sustained growth.

Performance

Ravindra Jadeja takes a brilliant catch in a t20I game

March 11, 2024

Who is the Best All Rounder in T20 Cricket Format?

Who is the best all-rounder in T20 cricket history? ZAP Cricket compares Shane Watson, Shakib Al Hasan, Ravindra Jadeja, Glenn Maxwell and Dwayne Bravo using batting, bowling, fielding, longevity and match impact. The ranking is ZAP's editorial view.

The Game

The Indian National Cricket Team and the Pakistan National Cricket Team stand for the national anthems before the match

March 9, 2024

India vs Pakistan – A history of the Biggest Cricket Rivalry

India vs Pakistan is one of cricket's most watched rivalries, shaped by history, rare bilateral meetings and repeated clashes at ICC and ACC events. This updated ZAP guide covers the timeline, World Cup record, iconic moments, India's 2025 Champions Trophy win and the 2026 Asian Games final.

The Game

Sir Viv Richards raises his bat to celebrate a century

March 6, 2024

Sir Vivian Richards – Biography, Career, Stats and Records

Sir Vivian Richards changed the image of aggressive batting long before the T20 era. This ZAP Cricket profile covers his Antigua roots, West Indies career, two World Cup wins, captaincy, records, retirement and why we regard him as one of cricket's greatest batters.

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