Lucknow: Even though the magic of FIFA World Cup 2026 is in full swing all over the world, today i.e. 17th June is no less than a great festival for cricket lovers. This is because amidst this Mahakumbh of football, not just one or two, but 7 major cricket matches are being played today on different grounds of the world.
The most unique thing about this ‘Super-Wednesday’ is that three different teams of India are presenting their challenge in three different countries today. From morning till late night, fans are going to get a ‘double dose’ of sports on screen.
There are 3 Indian teams on the field today-
India A vs Afghanistan A: This match has started from 10:00 am. It has started with the Tri-Nation series being played in Sri Lanka. This match against Afghanistan is very important for India A to remain in the race for the final.
Team India vs Afghanistan, 2nd ODI: The main men’s teams of India and Afghanistan will face each other in the afternoon in the city of Nawabs, Lucknow. Team India, which had registered a resounding victory in the first match, will enter the series today with the intention of making its lead unassailable.
Indian women’s team vs Netherlands: ‘Women in Blue’, captained by Harmanpreet Kaur, will take the field against Netherlands in the Women’s T20 World Cup at 7:30 pm.
Other major competitions around the world
Not only India, but today the men’s and women’s teams of Australia and Bangladesh are also busy in two matches separately.
England vs New Zealand (2nd Test): For the fans of traditional Test cricket, the second Test match between the two giants is starting from today.
South Africa vs Pakistan (Late Night): These two Asian and African teams will clash with each other late night in a very exciting match of the Women’s T20 World Cup.
It is clear that even though the eyes of football lovers are fixed on the screens of FIFA World Cup, today’s schedule is enough to prove that the magic of cricket has not diminished even an iota. This non-stop journey, starting at 10 am, will continue till the early hours of the next day.
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