Adelaide Strikers emerged victorious in the Women's Big Bash League (WBBL), clinching the franchise-based domestic T20 tournament's title for the second consecutive year. In a nail-biting final, the defending champions triumphed over Brisbane Heat by a slender margin of 3 runs in a tightly contested, low-scoring encounter.
In a resounding achievement, the youth team of Bangladesh secured the Asia Cup title in 2020, marking a historic moment for the country's cricketing history. After a three-year hiatus, the Asia Cup trophy found its place in the red-green showcase once again. The Bangladesh youth team displayed an exceptional performance against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday, overwhelming their opponents in a chase of 283 runs. The UAE was eventually bowled out for a mere 87 runs, handing Bangladesh a commanding victory by a margin of 195 runs.
In a remarkable display of cricketing prowess, BCB East Zone emerged victorious in the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL), securing the championship for the second consecutive time with a resounding win, earning 5 points. The hero of their triumph was none other than Khaled Ahmed, who played a pivotal role by claiming 11 wickets in the match.
In a battle between Europe and Latin America, English powerhouse Manchester City emerged victorious in the Club World Cup final, securing a resounding 4-0 win against Latin American club Fluminense. The treble-winning City team dominated the match, with Julian Alvarez's brace playing a pivotal role in their triumph.
Lionel Messi, adorned with numerous accolades following his World Cup triumph in Qatar, clinched the recent Ballon d'Or award as well, solidifying his status as the Argentine captain par excellence. However, in a surprising turn of events, Arling Haaland has emerged victorious as the International Federation of Football History and Statistics (IFFHS) bestowed upon him the coveted title of the best footballer of the year.
In a spectacular display, Shahadat Hossain Dipu led North Zone to their second victory in the Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) ODI, defeating East Zone in a gripping encounter.
