England legend Joe Root delivered a commanding performance, scoring an unbeaten 78 and taking two crucial wickets, as the Paarl Royals secured their spot in the SA20 playoffs with an 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals on a scorching day at Boland Park on Saturday.Reflecting on Root’s impact, Paarl Royals coach Trevor Penny lavished praise on…
Tilak Varma is being congratulated by captain Suryakumar Yadav. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: India captain Suryakumar Yadav was full of praise for Tilak Varma after his match-winning knock steered India to a nail-biting two-wicket victory against England in the second T20I in Chennai on Saturday. Tilak’s unbeaten 72 off 55 balls anchored India’s chase of…
Tom Curran called back to bat (Photo: CREIMAS / ILT20) NEW DELHI: In a remarkable display of sportsmanship, the spirit of cricket took center stage during an ILT20 encounter between Gulf Giants and MI Emirates on Saturday evening. The incident occurred on the last ball of the 18th over of the Giants’ innings when Tom…
Gulf Giants vs MI Emirates (Photo: @GulfGiants on X) NEW DELHI: The Gulf Giants displayed remarkable resilience and determination to secure a thrilling two-wicket victory over the MI Emirates in a nail-biting encounter at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, during Season 3 of the ILT20. Despite facing adversity at various stages…
NEW DELHI: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule for the upcoming tri-nation ODI series, featuring New Zealand, South Africa, and the host nation, Pakistan. This series serves as a crucial preparatory event for the teams ahead of the highly anticipated ICC Champions Trophy.The series will follow a single-league format, with matches scheduled…
Arshdeep Singh (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: Arshdeep Singh has swiftly become India’s most successful T20I bowler, surpassing Yuzvendra Chahal’s 96 wickets with a two-wicket haul in the first tie of the five-match series against England in Kolkata. The left-arm pacer now holds 97 wickets in just 61 matches, a feat achieved at an average of…
Shubman Gill (Photo credit: X) NEW DELHI: Star India batter Shubman Gill was back among runs on Saturday as he struck a resilient century in the Karnataka vs Punjab Ranji Trophy game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. After scoring a lowly 4 in the first innings, Gill struck a solid 102 off 171…
MUMBAI: Mumbai may have won the Ranji Trophy 42 times, but Jammu & Kashmir can claim some serious bragging rights by saying that they have beaten the domestic giants in both their meetings in the Ranji Trophy, held in the space of a decade! Karnataka, who are the big boys of domestic cricket, are the…
The much-anticipated Indian Street Premier League (ISPL) Season 2 kicks off at Thane’s Dadoji Kondadev Stadium this Sunday, bringing together India’s love for sports and music in an electrifying carnival.Featuring some of the finest sporting talents and celebrity teams, the league blends intense competition with unforgettable entertainment. From dynamic matches to pulsating concerts, ISPL Season…
Tilak Varma held his nerve to guide India to a nail-biting win in Chennai (PTI Photo) Tilak Varma produced an exceptional innings in a tough situation while wickets kept falling around him and managed to hold his nerve in India’s famous two-wicket win against England in the second T20I at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in…
