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In Between Overs - A Cricket Fan's Podcast
In Between Overs - A Cricket Fan's Podcast
Author: Taran and Ishaan
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Welcome to In Between Overs, a podcast where two passionate Canadian cricket fans dive into the game we love! From the thrilling pace of T20s to the strategic depth of ODIs and the drama of Test matches, we cover it all from a fan's perspective.
Despite being from a hockey nation, our hearts belong to cricket, and we’re here to share that excitement with fans worldwide.In each episode, we break down matches, celebrate standout performances, and analyze key moments.
Join us to experience the passion and joy of cricket from two fans who can't get enough of it!
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Send a text India has done it! In a repeat of history, India secures back-to-back T20 World Cup titles with a clinical 96-run demolition of New Zealand at Ahmedabad. From Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 50 to the "Man of the Tournament" brilliance of Sanju Samson, the Men in Blue were untouchable. In this episode, Taran and Ishaan break down: The Samson Impact: How Sanju changed the complexion of India’s tournament.Bumrah’s Masterclass: Why there is Jasprit Bumrah, a massive gap, and then everyon...
Send a text Wankhede Stadium witnessed a 499-run epic as India edged out England in a classic T20 World Cup Semi-Final! Hosts Taran and Ishaan break down the "get out of jail free card" that is Jasprit Bumrah and the sheer brilliance of Sanju Samson’s back-to-back match-winning performances. In this episode, we discuss: The Bumrah Difference: Analyzing the 18th over where Bumrah nailed six consecutive yorkers to shut the door on England’s chase.Axar Patel’s Acrobatics: Breaking down the physi...
Send a text "Always the bridesmaid, never the bride?" Not this time. In a stunning display of "brute force," New Zealand have dismantled the previously unbeaten South Africa at Eden Gardens to punch their ticket to the T20 World Cup Final. Hosts Taran and Ishaan break down a game that South African coach Shukri Conrad described not as a "choke," but a total "walloping." In this episode, we discuss: The Finn Allen Phenomenon: Analyzing a historic 33-ball century featuring 8 sixes and 10 fours....
Send a text Episode Summary: Is this the moment Sanju Samson enters Indian cricket folklore? In a high-stakes T20 World Cup Quarter-Final at the iconic Eden Gardens, India’s back was against the wall chasing 196. Hosts Taran and Ishaan break down how Sanju Samson delivered the "innings of a lifetime" to secure India’s spot in the Semi-Finals. In this episode, we discuss: The Samson Masterclass: Analyzing the "Rohit-meets-Kohli" elegance and pacing that defined Sanju’s match-winning knock.Tact...
Send a text India crushed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a do-or-die T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 match at Chennai, posting 256/4 after being sent in to bat. Sanju Samson opened with a quick 24, Abhishek Sharma and Hardik Pandya hit fifties, while Tilak Varma and Axar Patel finished explosively—all at strike rates over 155. Brian Bennett's stunning 97* (strike rate ~200+, tournament avg 277) got Zimbabwe to 184/8, but sloppy fielding, dropped catches, and one-dimensional bowling (no leg-spinner) doomed...
Send a text Is the "unbeatable" tag gone? India’s Super 8 journey hits a massive speed bump in Ahmedabad as South Africa pulls off a clinical 76-run victory. Taran and Ishaan break down the tactical errors and the "home team" energy the Proteas brought to the black soil pitch. In this episode, we dive deep into: The Partnership: How David Miller and Dewald Brevis absorbed the pressure and took down Varun Chakaravarthy.The Finisher: Tristan Stubbs’ explosive cameo against Hardik Pandya.The Sel...
Send a text The 2026 T20 World Cup group stage has ended with the shock of a lifetime: Australia is officially OUT. In this episode of In-Between Overs, Taran and Ishaan unpack the "forensic review" worthy collapse of the Aussie "Bomb Squad" and the historic rise of Zimbabwe as they head into the Super 8s unbeaten. Meanwhile, India finishes their group stage with a clinical (if slightly nervy) win over the Netherlands—but the big story is Abhishek Sharma's "Duck-Trick." With three zeros in a ...
Send a text India crush Pakistan again in the T20 World Cup as Taran and Ishaan ask the big question: is this even a rivalry anymore? They break down Ishan Kishan’s match‑defining 77, Pakistan’s defensive captaincy, the non-use of trump card Uzman Tariq, and whether it’s time to move on from Babar Azam, Shadab Khan and Shaheen Afridi. Plus, they look at India’s semi-final chances, Pakistan’s selection headaches, and what needs to change before the next big ICC tournament. 🎙 Thanks for tuning ...
Send a text India posts 209, Ishan Kishan & Hardik Pandya fire fifties. Sanju Samson flashes brilliance, Varun Chakravarthy rips Namibia apart. Erasmus' sling hints at Usman Tariq chaos. IND vs PAK preview: Survive Tariq's pause, decode Shadab-Abrar web on slow Premadasa. Hardik@5 lock? Dube spin-slayer or Washington in? Abhishek vs Shaheen fireworks. Rain threat looms. Tactical XI breakdown + handshake call. Episode timestamps: 00:00 NAM rout, 07:00 PAK spin puzzle, 15:00 predicted XIs. ...
Send a text India's nail-biting T20 World Cup 2026 opener vs USA at Wankhede! Captain Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 84* off 49 balls rescues India from 77/6 collapse on tricky pitch, powering 161/9 to a 29-run win (USA 132/8). Taran & Ishaan unpack SKY's captain's knock & final-over blitz (21 off Netravalkar), Siraj's shock inclusion & 1st WC wicket (straight from police training!), Bumrah's fever absence, Harshit Rana injury, USA's elite bowling/fielding (Shadley van Schalkwyk 3/25...
Send a text India sign off their final T20I before the World Cup with a 500-run fireworks show in Kerala, smashing 271 and beating New Zealand by 46 runs to seal a 4–1 series win. Taran and Ishaan break down Ishan Kishan’s maiden T20I century, Surya’s Player-of-the-Series form, Hardik’s late-overs power, and what it all means for India’s World Cup XI and Sanju Samson’s place in the squad. They also dive into Finn Allen’s explosive 80, New Zealand’s batting positives, Arshdeep’s five-for, flat...
Send a text Taran & Ishaan celebrate New Zealand's stunning 50-run rout of India in 4th T20I—215/7 powered by Conway's SR191 44*, Seifert's 62 (36), & Mitchell's 39* (18)—despite Shivam Dube's vain fireworks: 65 off 23 (India's 3rd-fastest 50, 100m sixes!). Santner (3/26) & top-order ton-up propel Kiwis' WC prep; series 3-1 India. Key Breakdowns: NZ's perfect powerplay (100/1 in 8 ov) & late surge vs IND bowlers' fightback. Dube revives CSK glory but run-out & collapse do...
Send a text India didn’t just chase 153 — they obliterated it in 10 overs! Taran and Ishaan break down the madness from Guwahati as Team India delivers a complete performance to clinch the T20 series against New Zealand. From Ravi Bishnoi’s stunning comeback and Bumrah’s stumps-flying magic to Abhishek Sharma’s insane 14-ball 50, we unpack all the fireworks. Plus: what’s next for Sanju Samson, why Hardik Pandya’s catch lit up social media, and how this Indian squad might be redefining T20 cr...
Send a text India make 209 look like a training chase in the 2nd T20I vs New Zealand, and Taran and Ishaan break down every angle from Raipur. We get into why 200 isn’t a safe T20 score anymore, how Ishan Kishan’s 76 (32) and Suryakumar Yadav’s “Mr. 360” return blew the game open, and what India’s batting depth means heading toward the T20 World Cup. We also talk Sanju Samson’s spot coming under real pressure, India’s rotating bowling attack with Kuldeep and Harshit Rana stepping up, and why ...
Send a text Abhishek Sharma's explosive 84 off 35 (SR 240) headlines India's 238/3 rout of New Zealand in the T20I series opener. Taran and Ishaan dissect batting tweaks like Ishan at 3, Rinku's clutch finish, Arshdeep's fiery start, and Bumrah tactics—plus Axar injury scares and World Cup lineup hints. Perfect dress rehearsal for T20 glory? 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to the In Between Overs Podcast! ✅ Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more cricket analysis, stories, and banter. ...
Send a text New Zealand stun India 2–1, posting 337 in the Indore decider thanks to centuries from Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips to seal a historic first ODI series win in India. Taran and Ishaan break down India’s bowling issues in the middle overs, the impact of missing Bumrah and Hardik, and whether the current ODI template is cracking. They relive Virat Kohli’s nostalgic 124 and Harshit Rana’s maiden ODI fifty that briefly swung momentum, before Christian Clarke and Jayden Lennox clos...
Send a text Daryl Mitchell's unbeaten 131* powers NZ to a stunning chase of 285, leveling the ODI series 1-1 after India's KL Rahul 112*. Taran & Ishaan dissect dropped catches that killed India, spinner struggles, all-rounder gaps, and why no dead rubber awaits in Game 3. Epic breakdown—subscribe now! 🎙 Thanks for tuning in to the In Between Overs Podcast! ✅ Don’t forget to like, share & subscribe for more cricket analysis, stories, and banter. 🎧 Catch us on YouTube, Spotify, Apple...
Send a text India begin 2026 with a hard-fought win over New Zealand in the 1st ODI, and Taran & Ishaan are back to break it all down on In Between Overs. From Virat Kohli’s fluent 93 and Shubman Gill’s leadership, to a tense middle-order collapse and a clutch finish by KL Rahul, this match had everything. We dive into the tactical call of promoting Harshit Rana to No.7, key dropped catches, standout bowling spells, and Darrell Mitchell’s lone battle for New Zealand. We also discuss: Indi...
Send a text India have named their T20 World Cup 2026 squad, and it’s full of surprises, bold decisions, and talking points. In this episode of the Inbetween Overs Podcast, we discuss: The shock exclusion of Shubman GillWhy Ishan Kishan’s return actually makes senseThe importance of Rinku Singh as a true finisherIndia’s batting and bowling balanceOur starting XI for spin-friendly Indian conditionsWho could be India’s X-Factor at the World CupIs this the squad that can defend the title at home...
Send a text India wrap up the T20I series 3-1 against South Africa, but the final match raised as many questions as it answered. On this episode of In Between Overs, Taran and Ishaan break down a high-scoring 5th T20I thriller, where India’s batting firepower met South Africa’s momentum — before Jasprit Bumrah completely turned the game on its head. We dive into: Bumrah’s elite death bowling and match-winning impactTilak Varma’s mature 73 and why he should own the No.3 roleHardik Pandya’s exp...



