Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh
9 months ago

Karunaratne half-ton keeps Sri Lanka in control against Bangladesh

Hindustan Times  

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a patient half-century to guide Sri Lanka to 119-5 in the second innings Saturday, building a 211-run lead against Bangladesh at stumps on the second day of the first Test. Spinners Tajiul Islam and Mehidy Hasan Miraz removed Angelo Mathews and Dinesh Chandimal respectively to give Bangladesh some hope, with the tourists teetering on 64-4 before Karunaratne's rally. Vishwa claimed four wickets in Bangladesh's first innings of 188 while Lahiru Kumara and Kasun Rajitha each took three. Sri Lanka made 280 runs in their first innings on the first day thanks to centuries from de Silva and Kamindu Mendis, who both scored 102.

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‘Struggling for 3-4 months’: Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on injury issues, returns after missing last two T20Is vs WI
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‘Struggling for 3-4 months’: Harmanpreet Kaur opens up on injury issues, returns after missing last two T20Is vs WI

Hindustan Times  

Harmanpreet Kaur returned to action after a period of absence in the first ODI vs West Indies, in Baroda on Sunday. The India captain missed the last T20Is vs West Indies due to injury, which the hosts went on to win 2-1 and were led by Smriti Mandhana, who was the standby skipper. Harmanpreet Kaur on ‘struggling’ with injury India …

India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to bag Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup
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India beat Bangladesh by 41 runs to bag Women's U19 T20 Asia Cup

Deccan Chronicle  

Kuala Lumpur: Opener G Trisha made a doughty fifty before the left-arm troika of Ayushi Shukla, Sonam Yadav and Parunika Sisodia spun web around Bangladesh batters as India scored a 41-run win to emerge champions in the inaugural Women's T20 U19 Asia Cup here on Sunday. On a spongy pitch, Trisha's 52 off 47 balls guided India to 117 for …

INDW vs WIW: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite club
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INDW vs WIW: Captain Harmanpreet Kaur joins MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli in elite club

India Today  

Harmanpreet Kaur has become the 10th Indian batter to score 1000 or more runs as captain in ODIs. In men’s cricket, MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Rohit Sharma and Kapil Dev achieved the feat. India vs West Indies, 1st Women's ODI Updates Harmanpreet achieved the feat in the first game of the three-match …

Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Centurion Shrijith guides Karnataka to seven-wicket win over Mumbai in high-scoring clash
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Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25: Centurion Shrijith guides Karnataka to seven-wicket win over Mumbai in high-scoring clash

The Hindu  

Led by wicketkeeper KL Shrijith’s classy century, Karnataka batters produced a clinic in chasing down a high total as the side cantered to a seven-wicket over Mumbai in the opening Group C game of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Mumbai skipper Shreyas Iyer’s attacking hundred proved to be in vain as Shrijith’s knock and contributions from KV …

Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win
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Shaheen Afridi, Kamran Ghulam shine as Pakistan seal third straight overseas ODI series win

India TV News  

Pakistan achieved their third consecutive ODI series victory, away from home as Mohammad Rizwan and Co handed South Africa a colossal loss in the second of the three-match series and hence took a 2-0 unassailable lead on Thursday, December 19 with a game to go. Pakistan led by Kamran Ghulam's positive intent late on the back of fifties from Rizwan …

Rahul, Jadeja, and brave tailenders help India avoid follow-on
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Rahul, Jadeja, and brave tailenders help India avoid follow-on

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja were determination personified as their fighting fifties helped India avoid the follow-on on the fourth day of the weather-hit third Test against a menacing Australia that seems meandering towards a draw. Jadeja and Rahul were the heavy-lifters in India's 252 for nine when bad light forced a early close to the day. But while …

'You're a No. 9 batter': Siraj scolded by Gavaskar as mid-pitch 'conversation' with Jadeja nearly spells doom for India
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'You're a No. 9 batter': Siraj scolded by Gavaskar as mid-pitch 'conversation' with Jadeja nearly spells doom for India

Hindustan Times  

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar was absolutely irate after a mix-up between Mohammed Siraj and Ravindra Jadeja nearly cost India a wicket against Australia on Day 4 of the Brisbane Test on Tuesday. The mix-up could have been fatal for India – and Gavaskar, not mincing words, straightaway lambasted Siraj live on air. India's score was 200/7 when, on the penultimate …

Jadeja''s fifty takes India to 201/7 at tea on Day 4, visitors need 45 runs to avoid follow-on
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Jadeja''s fifty takes India to 201/7 at tea on Day 4, visitors need 45 runs to avoid follow-on

Hindustan Times  

Brisbane, Ravindra Jadeja stonewalled the Australian bowlers with a characteristically doughty fifty, carrying India to 201 for seven at tea on a rain-interrupted fourth day of the third Test here on Tuesday. Jadeja''s fifty takes India to 201/7 at tea on Day 4, visitors need 45 runs to avoid follow-on Jadeja and Nitish Kumar Reddy added 53 runs for the …

WI vs BAN, 1st T20: Bangladesh beats West Indies by 7 runs
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WI vs BAN, 1st T20: Bangladesh beats West Indies by 7 runs

The Hindu  

Bangladesh opened its three-match Twenty20 series against West Indies with a tight seven-run win on Sunday. At 61-7 in the 12th over the West Indies looked a long-shot to get close to Bangladesh’s 147-6 off 20 overs but some lusty hitting from captain Rovman Powell got the hosts within 10 runs from the final over to steal victory. But Bangladesh …

After Samit, Rahul Dravid's younger son Anvay announces arrival, smashes maiden century in Vijay Merchant Trophy
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After Samit, Rahul Dravid's younger son Anvay announces arrival, smashes maiden century in Vijay Merchant Trophy

Hindustan Times  

Anvay Dravid, the younger son of former India captain and T20 World Cup-winning head coach Rahul Dravid, made his mark on Friday by scoring his maiden hundred for Karnataka in the Vijay Merchant Trophy. Anvay Dravid smashed a century in Vijay Merchant Trophy against Jharkhand His innings, which included 10 boundaries and two sixes, played a pivotal role in Karnataka …

Adam Gilchrist agrees with Sunil Gavaskar’s verdict on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s Test batting order
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Adam Gilchrist agrees with Sunil Gavaskar’s verdict on Nitish Kumar Reddy’s position in India’s Test batting order

Hindustan Times  

India’s batting struggles continued in Adelaide as they crashed to a 10-wicket defeat vs Australia in the second Test of the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy. Despite the defeat, Nitish Kumar Reddy was one of the few positives for Gautam Gambhir and his management as the all-rounder continued his form from the opening Test. India's Nitish Kumar Reddy hits a six during …

3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana's 105 in vain as Australia complete 3-0 whitewash vs India
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3rd ODI: Smriti Mandhana's 105 in vain as Australia complete 3-0 whitewash vs India

India Today  

Smriti Mandhana’s ninth ODI hundred couldn’t suffice as India slumped to a 0-3 defeat in the ODI series against Australia. Australia vs India, 3rd Women's ODI Highlights Sutherland scored 110 runs off 95 balls with nine fours and four sixes, after which she got the all-important wicket of Harmanpreet. After Gardner got out to Deepti Sharma, Sutherland paired up with …

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test
2 weeks ago

SA's Maharaj wants "old fashioned Test cricket" on final day as Lanka threaten to chase down 348 in 2nd Test

Hindustan Times  

Gqeberha, : South African spinner Keshav Maharaj said that the team hopes to go back to "old fashioned Test cricket" to get themselves the remaining half of the Sri Lankan batting line-up in the second Test while defending 348 runs to secure a series win which would be instrumental to their ICC World Test Championship 2023-25 final qualification. SA's Maharaj …

Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test
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Sri Lanka is 205-5 in a chase of 348 against South Africa in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa had Sri Lanka on the rack at 205-5 in a chase of 348 on the fourth day of the second test at St George’s Park on Sunday. Medium-pacer Dane Paterson and spinner Keshav Maharaj took two wickets each after fast bowler Kagiso Rabada started prising out Sri Lankans by pinning opener Dimuth Karunaratne while …

Bangladesh beats India by 59 runs in U19 Men’s Asia Cup Final
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Bangladesh beats India by 59 runs in U19 Men’s Asia Cup Final

The Hindu  

Defending champion Bangladesh defeated India by 59 runs in the final of the ACC U19 Men’s Asia Cup Final in Dubai on Sunday. For Bangladesh, Iqbal Hossain Emon and Azizul Hakim took three wickets each. READ | INDIA VS BANGLADESH, U19 ASIA CUP FINAL HIGHLIGHTS After being asked to bat first, Bangladesh posted 198 on the scoreboard courtesy of important …

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4
2 weeks, 2 days ago

SA vs SL, 2nd Test: Dhananjaya de Silva-Mendis stand keeps Sri Lanka alive on Day 4

India Today  

The second Test between South Africa and Sri Lanka is set for a thrilling conclusion as both teams chase a result that could shape their aspirations for the ICC World Test Championship final. At stumps on Day 4, Sri Lanka were 205 for 5, needing 143 runs to pull off a record-breaking chase of 348, while South Africa required five …

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test
2 weeks, 2 days ago

South Africa leads Sri Lanka by 221 runs in 2nd test

Associated Press  

GQEBERHA, South Africa — South Africa was building a defendable total against Sri Lanka as it reached 191-3 in its second innings and a lead of 221 runs on day three Saturday of the second test. But its first innings was stopped at 328, short of South Africa’s total by 30 runs, after a maiden five-wicket haul by medium-pacer Dane …

Under-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi powers India to final, set to face Bangladesh
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Under-19 Asia Cup: Suryavanshi powers India to final, set to face Bangladesh

The Hindu  

Vaibhav Suryavanshi was the star of the show again with a second successive half-century as India stormed into the U-19 Asia Cup ODI final with a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in Sharjah on Friday. Opting to bat, Sri Lanka could only manage 173 in 46.2 overs despite a valiant effort from Lakvin Abeysinghe and Sharujan Shanmuganathan. Mhatre too …

IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final
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IND vs SL, U-19 Asia Cup 2024: India beats Sri Lanka by 7 wickets, to face Bangladesh in final

The Hindu  

India defeated Sri Lanka by seven wickets in the semifinals of the ACC Men’s U-19 Asia Cup in Sharjah on Friday, setting up the summit clash with Bangladesh. Sri Lanka won the toss and opted to bat first but the decision seemed to be backfiring when it was reduced to three for eight. Once Ayush Mhatre removed Shanmuganathan, Sri Lanka …

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105
2 weeks, 4 days ago

SA vs SL: Pathum Nissanka's 89 steadies Sri Lanka after Kyle Verreynne's 105

India Today  

Pathum Nissanka scored 89 as Sri Lanka are steadily putting themselves in a position of strength in their second Test against South Africa at the St George's Park in Gqeberha. South Africa vs Sri Lanka, 2nd Test, Day 2 Updates Nissanka hit 11 fours and a six in his knock before Keshav Maharaj accounted for his wicket. After Dimuth Karunaratne …

Angelo Mathews emulates Sangakkara-Jayawardene, joins Fab Four in major achievement in Test cricket
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Angelo Mathews emulates Sangakkara-Jayawardene, joins Fab Four in major achievement in Test cricket

India TV News  

Angelo Mathews saw his name written in Sri Lanka cricket's history books after reaching 8,000 Test runs on Friday. The veteran all-rounder scored an unbeaten 40 runs on Day 2 of the ongoing second Test match against South Africa in Gqerbha to become the only third Sri Lanka to achieve the historic run-scoring record. Among active Sri Lankans, Dimuth Karunartne …

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 101 runs to level Test series
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Bangladesh beat West Indies by 101 runs to level Test series

Al Jazeera  

Taijul Islam’s five-for helps the visitors win the second Test at Sabina Park and level the two-match series. Bangladesh have completed an impressive comeback to beat West Indies in the second Test match by 101 runs and record their first win in the Caribbean since 2009. Taijul Islam snared five wickets for the 15th time in a Test innings to …

Bangladesh on top after Rana five-for against West Indies
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Bangladesh on top after Rana five-for against West Indies

Hindustan Times  

Nahid Rana's first Test five-wicket haul nudged Bangladesh ahead of the West Indies before the tourists' usually suspect batting line-up displayed a measure of resilience to claim the upper hand on the third day of the second and final Test at Sabina Park. Bangladesh on top after Rana five-for against West Indies Rana led the rout of the home side's …

CRICKET | Mumbai coasts to a seven-wicket win over a hapless Nagaland
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CRICKET | Mumbai coasts to a seven-wicket win over a hapless Nagaland

The Hindu  

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Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Jansen takes 11 wickets, South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

New Indian Express  

DURBAN: South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka's last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never felt in.” South …

South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes
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South Africa crush Sri Lanka by 233 runs in Durban to boost World Test Championship final hopes

Firstpost  

South Africa bowled Sri Lanka out for 282 on Day 4 of the first Test at Kingsmead after setting them an improbable 516 to win to jump to the second spot on the ICC World Test Championship standings. AP South Africa completed a dominant 233-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of a two-Test series in Durban on …

Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test
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Jansen takes 11 wickets and South Africa beats Sri Lanka by 233 runs in 1st test

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa wrapped up a 233-run win over Sri Lanka and medium-pacer Marco Jansen finished with 11 wickets in the first test at Kingsmead on Saturday. After Chandimal was out caught and bowled by Gerald Coetzee, Sri Lanka’s last three wickets folded for 11 runs in the next six overs. Batting always felt tricky, you never …

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma
3 weeks, 3 days ago

South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma

Hindustan Times  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa was five Sri Lanka wickets away from victory in the first cricket test after centuries by Tristan Stubbs and captain Temba Bavuma at Kingsmead on Friday. South Africa poised to beat Sri Lanka in 1st test after tons by Stubbs and Bavuma Set a massive target of 516 runs to win, Sri Lanka was …

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

Nov 29 - Captain Temba Bavuma and Tristan Stubbs both scored half-centuries as South Africa continued to build an imposing lead over Sri Lanka in their second innings on the third day of the first test on Friday, going 382 runs ahead at lunch. Cricket-South Africa take 382-run lead over Sri Lanka Bavuma scored a second successive 50 to mark …

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sri Lanka skittled for lowest Test score as South Africa seize control of first Test

The Independent  

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Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runs
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sri Lanka blown away for 42 and South Africa leads Durban test by 281 runs

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — South Africa led Sri Lanka by 281 runs in the first cricket test at Kingsmead by the end of a dramatic second day in which 19 wickets fell on Thursday. Sri Lanka appeared to be in control at lunch after South Africa was bowled out for a seemingly pitiful 191. Just how badly Sri Lanka used …

Sri Lanka all out for record-low 42 in Durban cricket test
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Sri Lanka all out for record-low 42 in Durban cricket test

Associated Press  

DURBAN, South Africa — Sri Lanka was bowled out by South Africa for 42 at Kingsmead on Thursday, its lowest total in test cricket. South Africa needed only 83 legal deliveries — 13.5 overs — to rout the Sri Lankans in their first innings. The 42 was also a record low for a test at Kingsmead, and the record low …

Like Rahane, like Bumrah: How inspiring stand-in captains breached Australian fortresses
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Like Rahane, like Bumrah: How inspiring stand-in captains breached Australian fortresses

India Today  

‘Jasprit Bumrah has got inside the heads of Australian batters,’ screamed the sports pages of Australian newspapers. How Bumrah led from the front After the tour began in a grim fashion with India getting bowled out for 150 on Day 1, leader Bumrah took it upon himself to bring his team back into the match and ran through the Australian …

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs
3 weeks, 5 days ago

First time in 100 years! Sri Lanka register embarrassing record after getting bowled out for 42 runs

India TV News  

The opening Test of the two-match series between South Africa and Sri Lanka is progressing at a rapid pace at the Kingsmead in Durban. Yes, Sri Lanka's batting innings lasted only for 83 balls, the lowest since 1924 and the second-lowest overall in the history of the longest format. The pitch is spicy and helpful for the bowlers but even …

Sri Lanka bowled out on 42 to trigger multiple embarrassing Test records
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Sri Lanka bowled out on 42 to trigger multiple embarrassing Test records

India TV News  

Sri Lankan cricket fans witnessed one of the darkest days in their history after the men's senior team was bowled out to a total of 42 in the first Test match against South Africa in Durban on Thursday. Sri Lanka registered their lowest-ever team total in a Test innings after the Proteas produced a stunning bowling show at Kingsmead. Lowest …

WATCH: Hardik Pandya hits 29 runs off new CSK recruit Gurjapneet Singh’s over in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024
3 weeks, 5 days ago

WATCH: Hardik Pandya hits 29 runs off new CSK recruit Gurjapneet Singh’s over in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024

The Hindu  

Hardik Pandya played an excellent knock of 69 runs in 30 balls to lead Baroda to a three-wicket win over Tamil Nadu in a high-scoring Group B match at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday. The equation came down to 66 needed off 24 balls when Gurjapneet, a 6’3” seamer bought for Rs 2.2 crore by five-time Indian Premier …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Harvik Desai fifty helps Saurashtra trounce Karnataka by five wickets
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Harvik Desai fifty helps Saurashtra trounce Karnataka by five wickets

The Hindu  

Karnataka paid the price for a lacklustre display as Saurashtra cruised to a five-wicket win in a Group B fixture in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at Holkar Stadium on Wednesday. After a collective effort by Saurashtra’s bowlers restricted the Mayank Agarwal-led side to 171 for eight, opener Harvik Desai spearheaded a successful chase with a knock of 60. With …

Louis, Athanaze just miss centuries for West Indies against Bangladesh on first day
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Louis, Athanaze just miss centuries for West Indies against Bangladesh on first day

The Hindu  

Mikyle Louis and Alick Athanaze fell agonizingly short of maiden centuries as the West Indies rallied from 25-2 to reach 250-5 against Bangladesh on the first day of the first test. Louis shared a 59-run partnership for the third wicket with Kavem Hodge which steadied the West Indies innings after captain Kraigg Brathwaite and Keacy Carty fell early to the …

CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win
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CRICKET | Indrajith’s opening salvo fires Tamil Nadu to an easy win

The Hindu  

A six-hitting blitzkrieg by Tamil Nadu’s batters on a flat track paved the way for a 43-run win over Tripura in its opening Group B game of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy here on Saturday. The chief protagonist in Tamil Nadu’s triumphant start was B. Indrajith, who slammed a career-best 78 off 39 balls, with five fours and as many …

Tilak Varma shines with record shattering T20 hundred; becomes only batter to ...!
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Tilak Varma shines with record shattering T20 hundred; becomes only batter to ...!

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Tilak Varma became the first batter ever to notch three successive hundreds in T20s, while Shreyas Iyer underlined his credentials with a smooth century ahead of the IPL mega auction, as the two Indian batters hogged the limelight in the first round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Saturday. Shreyas shines Shreyas, who was released by Kolkata Knight …

Tilak Varma becomes first batter to pull off this unique T20 record!
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Tilak Varma becomes first batter to pull off this unique T20 record!

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Tilak Varma became the first batter ever to notch three successive hundreds in T20s, while Shreyas Iyer underlined his credentials with a smooth century ahead of the IPL mega auction, as the two Indian batters hogged the limelight in the first round of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Saturday. Shreyas shines Shreyas, who was released by Kolkata Knight …

IND vs AUS, 1st Test, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul stabilise India’s innings; hit individual half-centuries
1 month ago

IND vs AUS, 1st Test, Day 2: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul stabilise India’s innings; hit individual half-centuries

Live Mint  

After the Indian bowlers' terrific performance in the first innings of the first Test against Australia at Perth, Indian openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul gave the team a stable start in the second innings. In the second innings of the first Test of the Border Gavaskar test series, India have scored 169 runs in 55 overs and taken a …

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Tilak Varma stars as Hyderabad beats Meghalaya by 179 runs
1 month ago

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024: Tilak Varma stars as Hyderabad beats Meghalaya by 179 runs

The Hindu  

Tilak Varma showed why he’s the third-best T20I batter in the world at the moment as he starred in Hyderabad’s dominant win over Meghalaya in the first-round fixture of Group ‘A’ in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Niranjan Shah Stadium Ground C here on Saturday. Meghalaya was bowled out for a mere 69, falling 179 runs short of Hyderabad’s …

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI
1 month ago

First time since 2012! Sri Lanka claim series win over New Zealand with nerve-wracking finish in 2nd ODI

India TV News  

Sri Lanka continued their impressive dominance in ODIs at home in the ongoing calendar year as they pipped a resilient New Zealand in the second ODI of the series by three wickets to take an unassailable lead. Chasing 210 for a series win, Sri Lanka kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Earlier in the day, Sri Lanka won the toss …

SL vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to series win over New Zealand
1 month ago

SL vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to series win over New Zealand

The Hindu  

Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a half-century that helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in their rain-shortened second one-day international at Pallekele on Sunday and clinch the three-match series 2-0. It was Sri Lanka’s first ODI series victory over New Zealand since 2012 and their fifth bilateral series win of 2024. Mark Chapman and Mitchell Hay …

Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ
1 month ago

Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ

Hindustan Times  

Nov 17 - Kusal Mendis overcame injury to score a workmanlike half-century that helped Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets in their rain-shortened second one-day international at Pallekele on Sunday and clinch the three-match series 2-0. Battling Kusal guides Sri Lanka to ODI series win over NZ Chasing 210 to win, Sri Lanka struggled for partnerships on a …

'One man batted at 3 and did wonders...': Suryakumar Yadav drops 'Virat Kohli' reference after Tilak Varma's century
1 month ago

'One man batted at 3 and did wonders...': Suryakumar Yadav drops 'Virat Kohli' reference after Tilak Varma's century

Hindustan Times  

India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded young sensation Tilak Varma for “walking the talk” after the 22-year-old delivered back-to-back centuries to propel India to a dominant 3-1 series triumph against South Africa. He just walked the talk.” Varma’s unbeaten 120 off 47 balls at SuperSport Park, combined with Sanju Samson’s scintillating 109 not out, powered India to a mammoth 283/1—the …

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series
1 month ago

Sri Lanka beats New Zealand in 2nd ODI to win another home series

Associated Press  

PALLEKELE, Sri Lanka — Kusal Mendis hit a patient 74 not out as Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by three wickets under the DLS method with six balls remaining on Sunday in the rain-hit second ODI. It was Sri Lanka’s fifth ODI series win at home in 2024 after it had beaten Zimbabwe, Afghanistan, India and West Indies. Off-spinner Michael …

SA vs IND, 4th T20I: Sanju Samson, Tilak power record-breaking India to series win
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SA vs IND, 4th T20I: Sanju Samson, Tilak power record-breaking India to series win

India Today  

India's remarkable year in T20Is ended on a fittingly high note as they flexed their batting firepower to outclass South Africa in the fourth and final match of a T20I series on Friday, November 15. India completed a memorable 3-1 series win after bowling out South Africa for 148 in 18.2 overs and sealing a 135-run win in front of …

SL vs NZ, 1st ODI: Mendis and Fernando’s centuries propel Sri Lanka to comfortable win against New Zealand
1 month, 1 week ago

SL vs NZ, 1st ODI: Mendis and Fernando’s centuries propel Sri Lanka to comfortable win against New Zealand

The Hindu  

Kusal Mendis and Avishka Fernando smashed centuries against a new-look New Zealand as Sri Lanka cruised to a 45-run win under the DLS method in a rain-hit first ODI on Wednesday. Mendis smashed a career-best 143 off 128 balls and Fernando made 100 off 115 in Sri Lanka’s imposing total of 324-5 in 49.2 overs before rain came and reduced …

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