Cricket

Allen smashes fastest fifty by NZ batter against India in T20Is

During a daunting run-chase of 272 runs, Allen took the task head-on, scoring a 22-ball fifty and ending up with a 38-ball 80, with eight fours and six sixes during his knock. His runs came at a strike rate of 210.53.

2026-01-31T17:43:12.685445+00:00 IST

Ponting predicts Abhishek as leading run-getter in T20 World Cup

Australian legend Ricky Ponting has predicted that Indian star opener Abhishek Sharma could become the leading run-getter in the T20 Men's World Cup 2026, starting February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.

2026-01-31T17:33:41.878478+00:00 IST

5th T20I: Kishan's century, Arshdeep's fifer help IND beat NZ

With this victory, the 'Men in Blue' clinched the five-match T20I series against New Zealand 4-1, having earlier won the first, second and third T20I. NZ had won the fourth match of the series.

2026-01-31T17:21:46.184642+00:00 IST

“When we play well, we can beat any side”: DC Head coach Jonathan

The Delhi Capitals will go all out to secure a place in the WPL 2026 playoffs when they take on UP Warriorz in their final league-stage match here on Sunday, according to a release.

2026-01-31T17:15:37.515651+00:00 IST

Ishan Kishan's maiden T20I ton helps him reach two milestones

During the fifth and final T20I of the series against the Kiwis, Ishan, who has been in red-hot form since his triumphant as a captain with Jharkhand during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), slammed his maiden T20I century in just 42 balls, ending with 103 in 43 balls, with six fours and 10 sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 239.53.

2026-01-31T16:33:40.597186+00:00 IST

2nd T20I: Pakistan thrash Australia by 90 runs

Batting first, Pakistan posted a challenging score of 198/5 in 20 overs with Agha's top-score of 76 off 40 balls, stuffed with eight fours and four towering sixes. Chasing 199, Australia were bundled out for 108 in 15.4 overs after a fantastic bowling performance by Pakistan.

2026-01-31T16:23:03.869211+00:00 IST

Tilak Varma to play two warm-up games before T20 World Cup

Tilak has been out of action for almost a month, following a testicular surgery for an injury sustained during Ranji Trophy fixture in January, as per ESPNCricinfo.

2026-01-31T16:15:57.257358+00:00 IST

Maiden over seals 12-run win for India Legends against Bangladesh

India Legends edged past Bangladesh Legends in a nail-biting encounter at the ongoing Asian Legends Cup 2026, registering a 12-run victory at the BCA Thailand Ground in Bangkok.

2026-01-31T16:03:26.097396+00:00 IST

Spin-bullies, six-hitting India continue shattering T20I records

India's highest T20I score against a Test playing nation is 297/6 against Bangladesh which they hit in 2024 at Hyderabad. The highest score in T20Is against a Test playing nation is by England, who smashed 304/2 against South Africa in Manchester last year.

2026-01-31T15:38:59.736695+00:00 IST

Ishan's century, Surya's blitz powers India to 271/5 against NZ

After Sanju Samson failed to make his mark in his home state, Ishan (103 in 43 balls, with six fours and 10 sixes), skipper Surya (63 in 30 balls, with four boundaries and six sixes) and Hardik Pandya (42 in 17 balls, with a four and four sixes) played entertaining knocks to take India to a massive total.

2026-01-31T15:27:14.326145+00:00 IST

Suryakumar Yadav becomes 3rd Indian to reach 3,000 T20I runs

Surya, who has made a triumphant return to form and displayed the ruthless, 360-degree and innovative side of his game, which made him one of the finest T20I batters not so long ago, achieved this milestone during his side's fifth T20I against New Zealand at Thiruvananthapuram, scoring a 30-ball 63, with four boundaries and six sixes, scoring at a strike rate of 210.00.

2026-01-31T15:27:11.974907+00:00 IST

India enjoys Bulawayo advantage ahead of Super Six clash vs Pak

The winner of this clash will earn a place in the semifinal. With India at the second spot with three wins in three matches in their Super Six Group two, they are just one win away from joining England, Australia and Afghanistan in the final four. However, if they lose, they will at the mercy of the net-run-rate, with both Pakistan (currently at four points with two wins and a loss in three matches) and India at six points. Also, the young Indian stars will be aiming to avenge their loss in the title clash of the U19 Asia Cup last year, where they were crushed by Pakistan by 191 runs in Dubai.

2026-01-31T14:56:40.175375+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy: Shahbaz Ahmed's 11-wicket haul in Bengal's win over Haryana highlights on Day 3

Harpreet Brar takes a four-wicket haul, KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal hit fifties, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a 19-ball duck on his birthday, and Shahbaz Ahmed's 11-wicket haul in Bengal's win over Haryana in the ongoing Ranji Trophy on Day 3.

2026-01-31T14:51:32.800821+00:00 IST

BCB imposes restrictions on journalists’ access to the stadium

Amid the controversy surrounding Bangladesh's participation in the T20 World Cup cricket in India, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Saturday imposed restrictions on the entry of Bangladeshi journalists into the stadium.

2026-01-31T14:31:17.232349+00:00 IST

SA veteran David Miller medically cleared to feature in T20 WCup

Miller will be joining the squad on Sunday when they depart for Mumbai from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg.

2026-01-31T13:33:00.113563+00:00 IST

Fifth T20I: India win toss, opt to bat against New Zealand

Team India won the toss and decided to bat first against the New Zealand in the fifth and final T20I against the New Zealand at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday.

2026-01-31T13:21:00.294795+00:00 IST

Mithali praises Devine's contribution with ball after GG's win

Devine's crucial 25 runs, coupled with a tight spell of 2/23 in four overs, which included massive wickets of Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt played a massive role in GG's 11-run win over defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI), which sealed her team's spot in the playoffs. Besides her useful 237 runs in eight innings at an average of 33.85 and a strike rate of 152.90 with two fifties, Devine is enjoying a season of a lifetime with the ball, currently holding the Purple Cap with 17 wickets at an average of 13.94, including best figures of 4/37.

2026-01-31T12:00:26.578163+00:00 IST

Pathirana speaks on injuries, release point after defeat to Eng

England chased down 115 runs in 15 overs in the rain-curtailed first T20I against England at Pallekele on Friday. A massive positive during this match for the Lankan Lions was how they kept England batters restrained during this chase on a batting-friendly surface.

2026-01-31T11:15:37.882953+00:00 IST

Ben Cutting on adapting and finding joy in T20s

Ben Cutting has built a global reputation as a big-match performer in T20 cricket, but even for a seasoned professional, adapting to new conditions remains a constant challenge, according to a release.

2026-01-31T10:47:51.222512+00:00 IST

“I'll touch Kohli's feet”: Punjab Kings’ new signing Vishal

Punjab Kings' newest addition, Vishal Nishad, is all set to make his mark as he prepares for his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut this year, according to a release.

2026-01-31T10:01:16.998778+00:00 IST

Tiigers of Kolkata clinch record-breaking win

Tiigers of Kolkata produced a statement performance in their eighth ISPL fixture against Srinagar, cruising to a commanding 93-run victory after choosing to bat first.

2026-01-31T09:00:28.037615+00:00 IST