batting performance

Pallekele, Feb 24 – Harry Brook delivered a stunning performance, scoring 100 off 51 balls in his first innings as a No. 3 batsman, leading England to victory over Pakistan by two wickets in the Super 8s Group 2 match at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium in Kandy on Tuesday.Brook...

Hubli, February 24 – The 27-year-old Shubham Pundir scored a historic century, while Abdul Samad and Yawer Hassan hit half-centuries as Jammu and Kashmir reached 284/2 at the end of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final against the eight-time champions Karnataka here at the Hubli Cricket Ground on...

Colombo, February 22 – Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka did not shy away from admitting his team's batting failure after they were bowled out for just 95 and suffered a 51-run defeat to England, despite a disciplined bowling effort that had earlier kept the opposition to a modest total...

Mumbai, February 17 Michael Jones' brisk 71 helped Scotland score a competitive 170/7 against Nepal in their inconsequential T20 World Cup Group C match here on Tuesday.Both teams were out of contention for the Super Eights, as the West Indies and England advanced to the next round from the...

Chennai, February 17 – Stand-in captain Daryl Mitchell praised New Zealand's depth after the Black Caps cruised to an eight-wicket victory over Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, securing their spot in the Super 8s.Chasing 174, New Zealand recovered from a shaky start at 30/2, with Glenn...

New Delhi, February 17 – South Africa’s coaching consultant, Albie Morkel, believes that captain Aiden Markram is a player who consistently performs at his best during high-pressure tournament cricket, adding that he is a strong leader who has earned the respect of the entire team.Markram had...

Kolkata, February 16 – England captain Harry Brook acknowledged that his team had not yet reached its peak form despite securing qualification for the Super 8s with a hard-fought win over Italy in their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Group C match at Eden Gardens.“We haven't played our best cricket...

Chennai, February 16 New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips said that the defeat against South Africa will not have any bearing on their final match against bottom-placed Canada, as the Kiwis aim to secure a place in the Super Eights from Group D here.New Zealand are currently in second place...

New Delhi, February 16 – Former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri has urged Abhishek Sharma to be more patient early in his innings during the remaining part of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, after the opener suffered his second consecutive failure with the bat when he was dismissed for a...

Colombo, Feb 15 – On a tricky, spin-friendly pitch at the R. Premadasa Stadium, Ishan Kishan delivered a brilliant performance, smashing 77 off 40 balls to help India defeat Pakistan by 61 runs in their Group A match at the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super Eights.Kishan’s...

Colombo, February 15 Ishan Kishan said on Sunday that his improved performance on the off-side was behind his match-winning effort against arch-rivals Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.Kishan's 77 off 40 balls on a difficult pitch made the difference as India closed out a comfortable 61-run...

Chennai, February 15 Sanjay Krishnamurthi smashed an unbeaten 68 off 33 balls as the USA posted their highest-ever T20 World Cup total of 199 for four against Namibia, in a must-win Group C clash, here on Sunday.The 22-year-old, who began dreaming of international cricket after watching...

New Delhi, February 13 – After three matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, South Africa has emerged as a strong contender for a spot in the Super 8, securing a commanding victory over the New Zealand national cricket team in Ahmedabad, and former South Africa captain Shaun Pollock praised the...

New Delhi, February 13 In his own admission, a change in personality has played a part in Ishan Kishan becoming a more refined international cricketer.Kishan has not looked back since his return to the Indian team last month, and, through sheer performance, has solidified his place in the side...

Pallekele, February 11 Describing the injured Wanindu Hasaranga's absence as a "major loss", Sri Lankan pacer Dushmantha Chameera called on the entire bowling unit to share the responsibility and fill the void left by the premier spinner.Sri Lanka's spin spearhead Hasaranga was ruled out of...

Colombo, February 10 Pakistan opener Sahibzada Farhan said on Tuesday that they will approach their high-profile clash against India with a positive and attacking mindset.Pakistan called off its boycott of the match against India late on Monday night. The two teams will meet in a marquee...