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Chennai, April 11 – Sanju Samson smashed a brilliant unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, the first century of the season, while Ayush Mhatre scored 59 off 36 deliveries as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) posted 212/2 in their 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match at...

Kolkata, April 10 Mukul Choudhary's journey was shaped by both his family's sacrifice and his natural talent. Even before he got married, his father, Dalip, had already decided that his son would be a cricketer.To make this vision a reality, the family sold their home, endured social...

New Delhi, April 10 – Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has praised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) young batsman Mukul Choudhary, stating that his ability to finish innings and his powerful flicks helped the team win against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three wickets, similar to the...

New Delhi, April 9 – Punjab Kings (PBKS) wicketkeeper-batsman Prabhsimran Singh credited his successful opening partnership with Priyansh Arya to an unselfish tactical approach and a deep personal bond that extends beyond the cricket field.Right-handed Prabhsimran and left-handed Priyansh had...

New Delhi, April 8 Jos Buttler returned to his aggressive batting style with a half-century featuring sixes, before captain Shubman Gill also contributed with a well-made fifty, helping Gujarat Titans reach 210 for four against hosts Delhi Capitals in the IPL here on Wednesday.Buttler (52 off...

Guwahati, April 8 Yashasvi Jaiswal, a batter for Rajasthan Royals, said that his 15-year-old opening partner, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, eased the pressure on him during the 27-run IPL win over Mumbai Indians on a rainy evening here, after seemingly effortlessly dismissing Jasprit Bumrah.The main...

Guwahati, April 7 Yashasvi Jaiswal and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi unleashed a blistering display of power-hitting to propel Rajasthan Royals to 150/3 in their rain-affected IPL match here on Tuesday.Jaiswal (77 not out off 32 balls) and Sooryavanshi (39 off 14) hit a flurry of boundaries, including...

Bengaluru, April 5 Tim David, captain Rajat Patidar, and Devdutt Padikkal unleashed powerful batting performances, propelling Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding 250 for 3 against Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match here on Sunday.Padikkal (50 off 29 balls) and David (70 off 25...

New Delhi, April 4 – Sameer Rizvi scored his first boundary on Saturday, taking ten deliveries to do so, as Delhi Capitals chased 163 against Mumbai Indians. By the end of the match, Rizvi, a key player, had effectively sealed the victory for Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Indian Premier League...

New Delhi, April 4 – Sameer Rizvi once again proved to be the hero, leading Delhi Capitals to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. His swashbuckling 90 off 51 balls was the key to their success.The match was played on a slow pitch that...

Kolkata, April 3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) all-rounder Abhishek Sharma received a 25% fine and a demerit point after violating the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).The match referee ruled that Abhishek violated Article 2.3 of the IPL Code of Conduct...

New Delhi, March 29 Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has praised Virat Kohli's evolution as a batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out that his enhanced ability to hit sixes over the last two seasons of the competition has been a standout factor.At the M Chinnaswamy...

Bengaluru, March 29 Devdutt Padikkal elegantly hit Jaydev Unadkat's full-length ball on his pads over backward square leg for a six.This was not an unusual sight for a batter who considers flicks one of their go-to shots.However, it was unprecedented because Devdutt rarely hits a six off the...

Ahmedabad, March 8 Sanju Samson stunned a bewildered New Zealand, accompanied by the equally destructive Abhishek Sharma, who saved his best for last in India's record-breaking 255 for five against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final here on Sunday.And if that wasn't enough, Ishan Kishan...

Ahmedabad, March 8: India continued their aggressive attack on New Zealand bowlers in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 final, with a powerful partnership between Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan keeping the hosts firmly in control at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Former India legend Sachin Tendulkar...

Mumbai, March 6 The dismissal of Will Jacks on the last ball of the 14th over in the high-scoring T20 World Cup semi-final against India was like a "dagger to us," reckoned England's rising star Jacob Bethell.Bethell led England's remarkable fightback in the chase of 254 with a sizzling 105...

Mumbai, March 5: Defending champions India edged past England by seven runs in a high-scoring semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday to reach their second successive final at the T20 World Cup.After Sanju Samson led the charge to take India to 253/7, the home team survived a spirited...

March 5, New Delhi – India defeated England in the semi-final of the T20 World Cup by 7 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In the final, India will face New Zealand on Sunday.Sanju Samson's blistering innings of 89 runs off just 42 balls helped India set a target of 254 runs for England...

Mumbai, March 5 Sanju Samson overcame the challenge posed by Jofra Archer through a stroke of luck to reach his second successive fifty, helping India post a massive 253 for seven against England in the T20 World Cup semifinal here on Thursday.After single-handedly taking India to the...

Kolkata, March 1 – Sanju Samson produced a career-defining innings under pressure as India secured a semi-final berth with a thrilling five-wicket victory over West Indies in their virtual quarter-final Super Eights clash at Eden Gardens on Sunday.This was the highest successful chase in T20Is...