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In a high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, the 59th fixture pits playoff hopefuls Chennai Super Kings against eliminated Lucknow Super Giants. LSG skipper Rishabh Pant called...
In a rain-soaked spectacle at Raipur, Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar called correctly at the toss for IPL 2026's 57th fixture against Kolkata Knight Riders, opting to bowl under...
The IPL 2026 season heats up at Wankhede as Mumbai Indians seize the initiative in match 41 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Hardik Pandya's side won the toss and chose to set a total first, aiming to...
The IPL 2026 calendar heated up on Tuesday as Punjab Kings faced Rajasthan Royals in match 40 at New Chandigarh's premier venue. Toss victor Riyan Parag chose to bowl first, signaling RR's faith in...
Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium hosted a pivotal IPL 2026 showdown as RCB skipper Rajat Patidar called right at the toss, choosing to bowl against Delhi Capitals in the 39th match. Sahil Parkh earns his...
In a high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants won the toss and chose to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders. The match, the 38th of the season,...
In a high-stakes IPL 2026 clash at Jaipur, Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins won the toss against Rajasthan Royals and chose to chase, banking on the dew factor later in the evening. This...
In a crucial IPL 2026 encounter at Lucknow's Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, LSG triumphed in the toss against RR and chose to bowl. Captain Rishabh Pant's decision...
The IPL 2026 calendar heated up at Mullanpur's Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper Rishabh Pant called correctly at the toss against table-toppers Punjab Kings...
In a high-stakes IPL 2026 encounter at Eden Gardens, Rajasthan Royals skipper Riyan Parag called correctly at the toss and chose to set a target against struggling Kolkata Knight Riders. This 28th...
In a pulsating IPL 2026 encounter at Lucknow's iconic Ekana Stadium, Gujarat Titans clinched the toss and chose to chase against a confident Lucknow Super Giants side eyeing a third straight win....
The IPL 2026 season heats up as Punjab Kings seize the initiative by winning the toss and inviting Sunrisers Hyderabad to bat first in their Group Stage showdown at PCA New Chandigarh Stadium....
Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens sets the stage for IPL 2026's Match 15, where LSG triumphed in the toss against KKR and chose to chase. Captain Rishabh Pant's men aim to climb higher, while KKR hopes...
In a high-stakes T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Zimbabwe won the toss against South Africa and chose to set the tone by batting first. Captain Sikandar Raza's bold call...
In the high-pressure world of T20 World Cup Super 8s, former India opener Aakash Chopra is calling for unwavering team selection as Rohit Sharma's men face West Indies in Kolkata on Sunday. Both...
Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium sets the stage for a blockbuster T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 Group 1 battle between South Africa and West Indies. Captain Aiden Markram called correctly at the toss,...
Pallekele International Cricket Stadium buzzes with excitement as Sri Lanka seizes the initiative in their T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 encounter against England. Captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss on...
Vadodara's BCA Stadium is electric as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gears up to defend their aspirations in the WPL 2026 summit showdown against Delhi Capitals (DC). Smriti Mandhana called right...
Vadodara's BCA Stadium set the stage for a pivotal WPL 2026 encounter as Gujarat Giants won the toss against Mumbai Indians in match 19 and chose to set a target. Unchanged line-ups from both sides...
Vadodara's BCA Stadium sets the stage for a pivotal WPL 2026 encounter. Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana called correctly at the toss in match 18, opting to bowl against a...
The sixth match of the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 is underway between India and Pakistan at the R Premadasa Cricket Stadium in Colombo. This marks the fifth encounter between the two teams in the...
Following their historic Asia Cup 2025 victory, the Indian cricket team is set to face the West Indies in a two-match Test series. The series commences on October 2nd, with the first match to be held...
The Dehradun Warriors are gearing up for the Uttarakhand Premier League, aiming for the title with a well-rounded squad. Yuvraj Chaudhary, the icon player, will be a key focus. The team also boasts...
Following India's dominant victory against the UAE, anticipation builds for the high-stakes match against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. The clash, anticipated to be a 'Super Sunday' event, is...
The question of whether Sanju Samson will be included in India's playing XI for the Asia Cup 2025 has been a hot topic since the squad announcement. The appointment of Shubman Gill as vice-captain...
Indian wicket-keeper batter Sanju Samson faces uncertainty regarding his spot in the India squad for the Asia Cup 2025. This speculation has intensified after his recent appearance for the Kochi Blue...
Following a stellar performance in IPL 2025, where he amassed 650 runs, and a subsequent Test series in England where he scored 754 runs, the spotlight is on Shubman Gill. With his impressive form in...
Following India's defeat in the Leeds Test, the team had a week-long break. Despite this, and the availability of ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, he was surprisingly excluded from the playing XI in the...
England has unveiled its playing XI for the opening Test match against India at Headingley, part of the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. The team selection includes Zak Crawley,...
The much-anticipated five-match Test series between England and India is set to commence on June 20th, with the first Test taking place in Headingley, Leeds. This series marks a significant...
Australia has revealed its playing XI for the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) final against South Africa at Lord's on June 11. Captain Pat Cummins confirmed the team selection, with Josh...
The South African cricket team has announced its playing 11 for the World Test Championship (WTC) Finals against Australia at Lord's, commencing June 11th. A key inclusion in the squad is Lungi...