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In a match that carried significant weight for both teams, Rajasthan Royals defeated Mumbai Indians by 30 runs to book their spot in the IPL 2026 playoffs. The victory at Wankhede Stadium was powered...
Punjab FC produced a late show at Margao’s PJEN Stadium to beat Odisha FC 3-2 and stay firmly in the ISL 2025-26 title race. Goals from Manglesthang Kipgen, Bede Osuji and Dani Ramirez cancelled out...
In a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium on Friday, Mitchell Marsh turned the tide for Lucknow Super Giants with a blistering 90 off 38 deliveries, steering them to a seven-wicket...
Raipur roared as Virat Kohli turned the 57th IPL 2026 game into his personal record-breaking spectacle. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets, with Kohli's...
The JRD Tata Sports Complex erupted as Jamshedpur FC defeated FC Goa 2-0 in a pulsating ISL 2025-26 encounter on Friday, catapulting the Red Miners to the league summit with 21 points. FC Goa, now...
In a glowing endorsement, ex-India all-rounder Sanjay Bangar has called Jason Holder a game-changer for Gujarat Titans in the ongoing IPL 2026 season. The West Indian was snapped up for 7 crore, and...
Gujarat Titans pulled off an emphatic 4-wicket win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Ahmedabad's iconic Narendra Modi Stadium, with Jason Holder stealing the show. The West Indian all-rounder...
Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a dramatic super over win against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026's 38th match, thanks to Rinku Singh's masterclass. Batting at a precarious 31/4, Rinku anchored the...
After three straight losses, the Indian women's team roared back in Johannesburg, defeating South Africa by 14 runs in the fourth T20I. Deepti Sharma's masterful performance with bat and ball turned...
In a high-octane IPL 2024 encounter, Royal Challengers Bengaluru outgunned Gujarat Titans by five wickets, chasing a daunting 206 with composure at Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli's explosive 81-run...
In a pulsating encounter at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru outclassed Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets on April 25 in IPL 2026's 34th fixture. Virat Kohli's masterful 81-run...
In a high-stakes IPL 2025 encounter at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, Rajasthan Royals outclassed Lucknow Super Giants by 40 runs. The spotlight fell on Ravindra Jadeja, whose gritty batting and cunning...
SunRisers Hyderabad celebrated a thrilling win over Delhi Capitals, powered by Abhishek Sharma's sensational ton. The opener's unbeaten 135 from 68 deliveries, laced with 10 boundaries and 10...
Mumbai Indians finally broke their slump with a dominant 99-run thrashing of Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, thanks to Tilak Varma's explosive unbeaten 101. The Monday night clash at Narendra Modi...
Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya admitted to feeling dizzy after screaming instructions at Tilak Varma during their IPL 2026 clash against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. The dramatic showdown on...
In a morale-boosting triumph, Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in IPL 2026, marking their first win after a string of setbacks. Varun Chakravarthy’s mesmerizing spell...
Diamond Harbour FC showcased ruthless efficiency at Kalyani Stadium, thrashing Gokulam Kerala FC 5-2 in a pivotal Indian Football League clash on Saturday. The win catapults them to the summit of the...
In a pulsating IPL clash at Chinnaswamy, Delhi Capitals overcame a shaky start to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by six wickets, chasing down 176 with five balls to spare. Player of the Match...
Punjab Kings scripted a thrilling chase to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in IPL 2026's 17th match, with skipper Shreyas Iyer's match-winning knock signaling serious title intentions. 'Our...
Guwahati erupted in cheers as Vaibhav Suryavanshi's pyrotechnics lit up Barsapara Stadium during the IPL 2026 clash between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 10. The young...
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium witnessed batting fireworks on Friday in IPL 2026 as Rajasthan Royals chased down Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 202 with 6 wickets in hand, led by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's...
In the high-stakes world of IPL 2026, Punjab Kings' rising star Cooper Connolly isn't shy about his admiration for captain Shreyas Iyer. 'He's world-class, and I love learning from him,' the...
Gujarat Titans finally opened their IPL 2026 account with a thrilling 1-run triumph over Delhi Capitals at their home fortress, Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Wednesday clash went down to the wire, but...
In a nail-biter that kept fans on the edge, Gujarat Titans clinched their maiden IPL 2026 win against Delhi Capitals by a solitary run at home turf Arun Jaitley Stadium. Rashid Khan's brilliant...
Rajasthan Royals continued their dream run in IPL 2026, defeating Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a rain-affected 11-over encounter at Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium. Electing to bowl after winning the...
Guwahati's Barsapara Stadium hosted a gripping IPL 2026 encounter on Tuesday, where Rajasthan Royals outclassed Mumbai Indians by 27 runs in a match curtailed to 11 overs by rain. RR's batsmen laid...
South Africa's Connor Esterhuizen etched his name in T20 history on Sunday, smashing a match-winning 57 in the fourth T20I against New Zealand to earn Player of the Match. The 24-year-old's...
Kochi's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium witnessed Punjab FC's masterful performance as they dismantled Kerala Blasters 3-1 in an electrifying ISL 2025-26 encounter. The victory catapults Punjab into fifth...
Kingstown's Arnos Vale Stadium witnessed Australia's clinical performance in the opening T20I of their three-match series against West Indies. Electing to bat after winning the toss, the Aussies...
FC Goa's impressive unbeaten streak in the Indian Super League remained intact after a hard-fought 1-1 draw against a battling 10-man Punjab FC at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Monday. The match...
Guwahati roared to life as NorthEast United FC claimed their maiden victory of the ISL 2025-26 campaign, edging out a resilient Jamshedpur FC 2-1. Andy Rodriguez's clinical double in the second half...
Bay Oval witnessed a one-sided affair on Sunday as New Zealand women kicked off their T20I series against South Africa with a resounding 80-run victory. Captain Amelia Kerr's masterful 78-run knock,...
Kerala Blasters FC clawed back from a deficit to earn their maiden point of the ISL 2025-26 season, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer from striker Mohammad Ajmal. The 1-1 stalemate against...
In the glittering arena of T20 World Cup 2026, Sanju Samson has emerged as India's batting supernova, steering the team to the final with sheer brilliance. Once criticized for inconsistency despite...
Mumbai's Wankhede erupted in cheers as India edged out England by seven runs in the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, securing their final berth. The hero of the day? Sanju Samson, whose blistering...
MUMBAI – India's semi-final triumph over England in T20 World Cup 2026 will be remembered for Sanju Samson's match-winning knock, but the Rajasthan Royals captain insists Jasprit Bumrah stole the...
Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium witnessed high drama in the T20 World Cup 2026 second semi-final as India defended 253 to beat England by 7 runs. Player of the Match Sanju Samson stole the spotlight not...
In a heart-pounding semifinal at Wankhede, Sanju Samson delivered a match-winning blitz, propelling India to a 7-run triumph over England and a spot in the final. His unbeaten 89 from 42 deliveries,...
The electric atmosphere at Kolkata's Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan turned into a tale of near-misses as East Bengal FC and FC Goa battled to a 0-0 draw in ISL 2025-26 Matchday 22. This goalless...
Kolkata's Eden Gardens witnessed cricketing fireworks as Finn Allen delivered a semi-final masterclass in the T20 World Cup 2026. The New Zealand opener's unbeaten 100 off 33 deliveries against South...
Kolkata's Eden Gardens witnessed magic on Sunday as Sanju Samson turned skeptics into believers with a match-winning masterclass against West Indies. Ravi Shastri, India's ex-chief coach, believes...
Sanju Samson's explosive unbeaten 97 lit up the T20 World Cup, propelling India past West Indies by five wickets and clinching a semi-final berth. In a high-stakes Sunday showdown in New Delhi, the...
Eden Gardens erupted as Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 97 from 50 balls – laced with 12 fours and 4 sixes – to guide India to a sensational 5-wicket win over West Indies in the T20 World Cup Super...
In a stunning display of all-round mastery, Will Jacks has drawn level with Shane Watson's iconic T20 World Cup record, clinching four Player of the Match awards in just seven games. This feat has...
England's captain Harry Brook was all smiles after his team's heart-stopping 4-wicket conquest of New Zealand in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 stage. The match in Colombo saw England chase down 160...
Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium witnessed fireworks on Thursday as India crushed Zimbabwe by 72 runs in a T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 encounter. Hardik Pandya stole the show with an unbeaten 50 from...
COLOMBO: New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra scripted history in the T20 World Cup 2026 Super-8 stage, dismantling Sri Lanka with a mesmerizing 8/27 spell to power his team to a 61-run rout on Wednesday....
Sri Lanka's T20 World Cup 2026 dreams shattered at home as New Zealand delivered a clinical 61-run thrashing in their Super 8 encounter at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium. The hosts, already reeling...
England kicked off their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 campaign with a bang, outclassing Sri Lanka at Pallekele thanks to Will Jacks' sensational bowling. The star all-rounder's 3 wickets for 22 runs...
Pallekele came alive as Australia demolished Oman by 9 wickets in a T20 World Cup 2026 group finale, chasing down 105 in a mere 9.4 overs for a 62-ball victory margin. Marsh's unbeaten 64 from 33...
Bangkok's Terdthai Cricket Ground witnessed a commanding performance from India A as they clinched a five-wicket victory over Sri Lanka A in the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars 2026 semifinal....
Eden Gardens lit up as West Indies captain Shai Hope delivered a match-winning performance, leading his team to a comprehensive 42-run victory against Italy in T20 World Cup 2026 Group C action....
India's middle-order dynamo Shivam Dube stole the show in Ahmedabad, smashing 66 off 31 balls with six sixes and four fours to propel India to 193/6 against Netherlands in T20 World Cup 2026 Match...
Ahmedabad erupted in cheers as Team India clinched a thrilling 17-run win against Netherlands in their final Group A clash of the T20 World Cup 2026. All-rounder Shivam Dube lit up the Narendra Modi...
Jammu and Kashmir cricket team has created ripples across the nation with their breathtaking semifinal triumph over Bengal, securing a maiden Ranji Trophy final berth. Captain Paras Dogra's...
In a clinical display of T20 prowess, South Africa thrashed UAE by six wickets in their T20 World Cup 2026 clash, wrapping up the chase with over six overs remaining. The Proteas overhauled 123 in...
Jammu and Kashmir cricket made history on Wednesday by defeating Bengal by six wickets in the Ranji Trophy semi-final at Kalyani's Bengal Cricket Academy Ground. This triumph marks their maiden entry...
In a match that will be remembered for years, Pathum Nissanka's explosive unbeaten 100 propelled Sri Lanka to a commanding eight-wicket victory against Australia at Pallekele, securing their spot in...
In a display of clinical finishing, East Bengal FC crushed NorthEast United 3-0 in their Indian Super League 2025-26 opener at Kolkata's iconic Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan. Yusuf Azzazari's...
Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium witnessed another Indian masterclass as they thrashed Pakistan by 61 runs in T20 World Cup 2026's 27th clash. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav singled out Ishan Kishan for...
Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium witnessed another chapter in the fierce India-Pakistan rivalry, as the Men in Blue secured a commanding 61-run victory in T20 World Cup 2026's 27th fixture. Advancing to...
Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium witnessed a dominant display from the USA as they outclassed Namibia by 31 runs in a crucial Group A match of the T20 World Cup 2026. This result strengthens USA's...
In a lopsided T20 World Cup 2026 encounter at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, West Indies crushed Nepal by nine wickets, thanks to Jason Holder's lethal spell of 4 wickets. The victory came swiftly on...
Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club witnessed fireworks as Ireland demolished Oman by 96 runs in a T20 World Cup 2026 Group B encounter. Skipper Lorcan Tucker, with his unbeaten 94, was the standout...
In a thrilling encounter against Namibia, Hardik Pandya showcased his all-round prowess, notching up a quickfire 52 off 28 deliveries featuring four boundaries and four maximums. He backed it with...
Bas de Leede's explosive batting and sharp bowling propelled the Netherlands to a dominant seven-wicket triumph over Namibia in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The...
Karnataka's dream run in the Ranji Trophy continued as they outclassed defending champions Mumbai in the quarter-final clash at Wankhede's MCA ground. The four-wicket victory catapults them into the...
England's dynamic all-rounder Sam Curran is relishing the uncertainty of his role in the team as the T20 World Cup looms on the horizon. His recent exploits in the Sri Lanka T20 series have put him...
Pakistan kicked off their T20 series against Australia on a high note, defeating the visitors by 22 runs in Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. Saim Ayub emerged as the star performer with bat and ball,...
Bulawayo witnessed a cricketing masterclass from India's U19 side as they thrashed Zimbabwe by 204 runs in their World Cup opener. Vihhan Malhotra's majestic 109 led the charge, backed by bowlers who...
In a candid chat ahead of the third T20I in Guwahati, Ishan Kishan revealed his philosophy post his match-winning 76 against New Zealand. The left-hander's goal? Savor cricket's joys while honing...
In a run-fest at Raipur's Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium, Ishan Kishan starred with a ferocious 76 off 34 deliveries—smashing 11 fours and 4 sixes—to guide India to a commanding 7-wicket triumph...
In a match that had fans on the edge of their seats, Abhishek Sharma's pyrotechnics lit up Nagpur. His 35-ball 84, laced with 8 maximums and 5 boundaries, was the cornerstone of India's 48-run...
WINDHOEK: Australia made light work of Japan in the Under-19 Cricket World Cup Group A clash, cruising to an 8-wicket triumph thanks to Will Malazuk's unprecedented 51-ball century—the quickest ever...
Another World Cup, another India-Pakistan match, and yet another familiar outcome. The pattern that began with the men's World Cup in 1992 continues, and the same story is repeatedly unfolding in the...
In the Asia Cup 2025 final, Pakistan entered with high hopes. However, they were unprepared for the onslaught that followed. Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma emerged as the key players. Before the...
Pathum Nissanka, the Sri Lankan batsman, achieved a remarkable feat in the Asia Cup 2025 match against India on September 26th. He not only broke Virat Kohli's record but also accomplished three...
The Indian cricket team has made a stunning start to the Asia Cup 2025. In the first match, Team India defeated the UAE by 9 wickets. India won this match in just 27 balls, which is a record. The...
In The Hundred 2025, Rashid Khan and Sam Curran delivered impressive performances. In a match against Southern Brave, playing for Oval Invincibles, the duo dominated, collectively dismissing a...
Mohammed Siraj was the standout performer in India's historic six-run victory at the Oval Test. Siraj took a total of nine wickets in the match, including five in the second innings. His lethal...
Young Indian Test cricket team captain Shubman Gill captivated cricket fans with his captaincy and batting during the England tour. He was entrusted with the Test team's leadership before the tour,...
A stellar performance by all-rounder Saim Ayub and a strong bowling display from Mohammad Nawaz led Pakistan to a 14-run victory against the West Indies in the first T20I match held at Lauderhill....
Aiden Markram, fresh off a stellar performance in the World Test Championship Final, where he led his team to victory against Australia, shared his reflections on the T20 World Cup loss to India....
Daryl Mitchell's century lit up the second One-Day International as New Zealand edged out India in a nail-biting encounter. Awarded Player of the Match, the Kiwi all-rounder not only anchored the...
Bengal Pro League fans witnessed a batting masterclass as Pervez Hussain smashed an unbeaten 65 to guide Titans to a commanding win over Riders. The right-hander's innings was the highlight of a...
Sherfane Rutherford lit up the SA20 with a match-defining knock as Pretoria Capitals outclassed Paarl Royals by 21 runs in an electrifying encounter. Named Player of the Match, Rutherford's heroics...
Hyderabad scripted a thrilling dominance over Bengal in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, thanks to Aman Rao's breathtaking double ton. The right-handed batsman's unbeaten 204 from 178 deliveries, featuring...