Cricket

De Kock denies to keep Brevis’ borrowed bat after ton

Playing his 101st T20I match, de Kock bludgeoned a career-best 115 off just 49 deliveries, striking six fours and 10 towering sixes to dismantle a formidable West Indies total of 221/4. His knock, the second T20I century of his career, formed the backbone of South Africa's emphatic seven-wicket win and sealed the T20I series with a match to spare.

2026-01-30T12:34:57.088887+00:00 IST

Can have even bigger impact, says Grace as RCB reaches WPL final

After a brief slump, opener Grace resumed her heroics at the top, smashing more than half of the modest 144 runs set by UPW by herself with her brutal hitting, scoring 13 fours and two sixes in her knock of 75 in 37 balls as RCB earned a direct spot in the final, taking place on February 5 at Vadodara.

2026-01-30T11:49:40.241392+00:00 IST

Late surge, disciplined bowling lift Rajasthan Lions

Rajasthan Lions combined a crucial late batting surge with a disciplined bowling effort to defeat Dubai Royals by 16 runs in Match 6 of the World Legends Pro T20 League in Goa.

2026-01-30T09:32:20.685349+00:00 IST

SKY’s playful banter with Sanju Samson lights up India’s arrival

India will take on New Zealand in the fifth T20I of the series at the Greenfield International Stadium on Saturday, January 31. The match is expected to draw a packed crowd, with fans eager to cheer for Samson and the Indian side as the series concludes.

2026-01-30T08:42:52.200234+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli's Instagram account restored

India's star cricketer Virat Kohli's Instagram account was restored on Friday morning, ending hours of confusion and speculation among his 274 million followers. The Indian cricket star's profile had mysteriously disappeared overnight, sparking theories.

2026-01-30T06:44:16.377564+00:00 IST

Gurugram Thunders secure 1st win in WLP T20 League

The sixth match of the World Legends Pro T20 League witnessed Gurugram Thunders register their first win of the tournament, successfully chasing a challenging target of 200 against Maharashtra Tycoons with three balls remaining.

2026-01-30T05:49:32.437796+00:00 IST

Sundar Pichai on Gemini's collaboration with ICC

As Google partners with the International Cricket Council (ICC) to analyse video content, Google CEO Sundar Pichai shared a joke, saying that now Google can help with "your Googly".

2026-01-30T05:37:24.277622+00:00 IST

Salman Ali Agha confirms he will bat at No.3 during T20 WC

Ali Agha has predominantly batted later in Pakistan's top six across his T20I career, but most recently has taken it upon himself to move up to the crucial No.3 position in order to provide a more attacking option for his side.

2026-01-30T04:49:58.186726+00:00 IST

Proteas secure 7-wicket win over West Indies

De Kock smashed a career-best 115 off 49 balls, while Rickelton contributed an unbeaten 77 off 36 balls, helping South Africa chase down 222 with ease, as the Proteas took only 17.3 overs to reach the target and clinch the T20I series with a game left to play.

2026-01-30T03:44:12.700396+00:00 IST

NZ adds Ben Sears as travelling reserve for T20 WC

New Zealand has added Ben Sears as the travelling reserve to boost their fast bowling stocks at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

2026-01-30T03:09:04.377098+00:00 IST

MS Dhoni meets Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren

Former Indian World Cup-winning captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni met Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi on Thursday.

2026-01-30T02:45:40.747227+00:00 IST

1st T20I: England announce playing XI against Sri Lanka

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced their men's team playing XI for the first T20I of the three-match series against Sri Lanka on Thursday.

2026-01-29T18:08:28.803563+00:00 IST

"RCB were very good": Lanning after UP Warriorz suffered defeat

UP Warriorz captain Meg Lanning said they were disappointed with their batting performance and also credited Royal Challengers Bengaluru for their superb showing in the 18th fixture of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.

2026-01-29T17:50:54.873436+00:00 IST

WPL: Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrash UP Warriorz by 8 wickets

After suffering two consecutive defeats, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are back to winning ways as they thrashed UP Warriroz by eight wickets in the 18th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 season.

2026-01-29T17:18:46.412076+00:00 IST

Striling surpasses Rohit to become most capped player in T20Is

Veteran Irish cricketer Paul Striling surpassed former Indian captain Rohit Sharma's record of the most capped player in Men's T20I cricket.

2026-01-29T16:49:51.642964+00:00 IST

India Women's WC 2025 Win honoured at Beating Retreat Ceremony

A special tribute to India's Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 triumph was given at the Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Thursday. The ceremony was graced by President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-01-29T15:33:39.950205+00:00 IST

Pakistan defeat Australia by 22 runs in T20I series opener

Pakistan defeated Australia by 22 runs in the first T20I of the three-match series at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. Saim Ayub shone with both bat and ball for the hosts, while captain Salman Agha and Abrar Ahmed also contributed to the team's win in the series opener.

2026-01-29T15:14:11.448388+00:00 IST

Mohammed Siraj's four-fer, Dhruv Jurel's 96 in Ranji Trophy

Right-arm pacer Mohammed Siraj's brilliant four-wicket haul, Dhruv Jurel's crucial 96-run knock, and Delhi's Sanat Sangwan's lone-warrior century against Mumbai were the best performers on Thursday in the ongoing Ranji Trophy.

2026-01-29T14:21:56.433418+00:00 IST

WPL 2026: RCB win toss, choose to to bowl first against UPW

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and opted to bowl first against the Meg Lanning-led UP Warriroz (UPW) in the 18th fixture of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) season 2026, on Thursday at the BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara.

2026-01-29T13:47:56.909504+00:00 IST

India begin Mixed Disability T20I series with win over England

India made a strong start to the historic five-match India vs England Mixed Disability T20 International series, registering a convincing seven-wicket victory over England in the opening match at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Stadium, Greater Noida, on Thursday.

2026-01-29T12:24:35.485855+00:00 IST