Cricket

"Pressure is on Sanju": Aakash ofter Ishan masterclass at Raipur

Dominant knocks from Ishan Kishan and skipper Suryakumar Yadav helped Team India secure a seven-wicket win over NZ, chasing down 209 runs in just 15.2 overs. However, within all the records and positives, once again hid a same old story: Samson getting his chances, but not making the most of it. After a six against Matt Henry in the first over, which he could only get because of a catch-drop, the flashy right-hander once again failed to make this chance at the top count, falling for just six runs.

2026-01-24T05:36:21.650918+00:00 IST

"Doing 10 times better now": Ashwin hails India's T20I batting

It was some video game cricket being played at Raipur, as after being down 6/2 while chasing 209 runs, Ishan and Suryakumar piled up fours and sixes against a helpless Kiwi attack, with conditions made more batting-friendly by the presence of dew. India is 2-0 up in the series, with Ishan's run of form and Suryakumar's return to runs being two massive positives for India.

2026-01-24T04:07:39.870188+00:00 IST

Ashwin expresses concern over dew factor after India crush NZ

Despite being down 6/2 within two overs, explosive knocks from Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav helped India chase down a massive total of 209 runs in 15.2 overs. As much as it was about the dominance of Indian batters and their supreme skill, such a quick run-chase and this astonishing result was also made possible due to presence of dew in the second innings on the surface, making the outfield faster, making the ball wet and less easier to grip or control while bowling. After the match, while Ashwin hailed the batting duo of Ishan and Surya, he was not appreciative of the largely anti-bowler conditions in the second innings.

2026-01-24T03:47:57.076884+00:00 IST

SA20: Sunrisers Eastern Cape make it to 4th successive final

The two-time champions comfortably chased down Royals' 114/7 with seven wickets and 50 balls to spare, as per a press release from SA20. Now, they will be facing Pretoria Capitals in the final.

2026-01-24T03:07:37.065884+00:00 IST

ISPL season 3: Bengaluru Strikers, Majhi Mumbai secure wins

Defending a modest total of 83, the Strikers restricted Srinagar to 82 for 6 in their allotted 10 overs, holding their nerve in a clinical finish.

2026-01-24T02:56:19.836080+00:00 IST

"We really enjoyed Kishan and Suryakumar's partnership": Dube

All-rounder Shivam Dube has hailed Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav's partnership, which helped Team India chase down a massive 209-run target in just 15.2 overs against New Zealand in the second T20I on Wednesday.

2026-01-23T21:30:11.328145+00:00 IST

"Don't know what he had in lunch": SKY hails Kishan's knock

After winning the second T20I of the five-match series by seven wickets against New Zealand on Friday, India captain Suryakumar Yadav hailed Ishan Kishan's blistering performance with the bat, which set the tone for the hosts to chase down the massive 209-run target.

2026-01-23T19:23:28.365346+00:00 IST

"Was looking to score runs in powerplay": Ishan Kishan

After playing a match-winning knock of 76 runs in Team India's seven-wicket win over New Zealand, star batter Ishan Kishan said that he was looking for maximum runs in the powerplay with Team India chasing a daunting target of 209 runs in the second T20I on Friday.

2026-01-23T18:28:36.689272+00:00 IST

WPL: Delhi Capitals announce replacements

The Delhi Capitals on Friday announced replacements for injured players Deeya Yadav and Mamatha Madiwala for the remainder of the ongoing Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026.

2026-01-23T18:23:33.650491+00:00 IST

India break Pakistan's record for fastest 200+ run chase in T20Is

Team India shattered Pakistan's record for the fastest 200+ run chase in T20Is in terms of balls among full member nations as they chased New Zealand's target in 15.2 overs.

2026-01-23T18:18:46.706659+00:00 IST

It is all about preparation: Abhishek Sharma

India's swashbuckling opener Abhishek Sharma opened up on how he simulates match conditions in the nets by practising against bowlers similar to his upcoming opponents, after his match-winning knock against New Zealand in the first match of the five-match ODI series

2026-01-23T18:09:15.652911+00:00 IST

Ranji Trophy: Sarfaraz's double century, two wickets for Shami

The second day of the Ranji Trophy fixtures delivered high-quality action across several venues, including memorable double centuries from Sarfaraz Khan and Sudip Chatterjee. Day two also saw speedsters Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep picking up wickets, but the biggest concern was India Test captain Shubman Gill, who had dismial outing against Saurashtra on Friday.

2026-01-23T17:29:35.757614+00:00 IST

India thrash New Zealand by seven wickets, take 2-0 lead in T20I series

Blistering performances by left-handed batter Ishan Kishan and captain Suryakumar Yadav, and a cameo from all-rounder Shivam Dube helped India to thrash New Zealand by seven wickets in a high-scoring contest at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Friday.

2026-01-23T17:11:32.685193+00:00 IST

2019 World Cup taught me to play fearlessly: Rohit Sharma

Former India captain Rohit Sharma reflected on how the 2019 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in England & Wales was a catalyst in the change in mindset and approach for him.

2026-01-23T16:27:06.816963+00:00 IST

Second T20I: New Zealand post 208/6 against India

Fighting knocks from New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner and left-handed batter Raxchin Ravindra helped their side to post a challenging score of 208/6 in the second T20I against Team India at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Friday.

2026-01-23T15:32:26.928883+00:00 IST

Pandya overtakes Kohli as India’s second-most capped T20I player

Team India star all-rounder Hardik Pandya has surpassed Virat Kohli to become India's second-most capped player in T20 internationals, achieving the milestone during the second T20I against New Zealand in the ongoing five-match series.

2026-01-23T14:32:32.233426+00:00 IST

Axar Patel misses out from IND vs NZ 2nd T20I due to injury

While the official confirmation from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is awaited, the Men in Blue captain, Suryakumar Yadav, confirmed Axar's absence from the playing 11.

2026-01-23T13:45:33.284948+00:00 IST

T20I: India win toss, opt to field against New Zealand

India won the toss and decided to field first against the Mitchell Santner-led New Zealand in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium on Friday.

2026-01-23T13:26:03.719514+00:00 IST

'ICC  to contemplate action if Bangladesh do not travel to India'

The International Cricket Council Chairman Jay Shah will contemplate strict action against Bangladesh if they do not agree to tour India for the upcoming Men's T20 World Cup 2026, ICC sources said on Friday.

2026-01-23T12:40:17.929011+00:00 IST

Saba names UPW, DC as favourites to join RCB in WPL playoffs

Former India cricketer Saba Karim named UP Warriorz (UPW) and Delhi Capitals (DC) as the remaining two teams, after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), as the favourites to reach the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 playoffs.

2026-01-23T12:00:58.085977+00:00 IST

BCB asks ICC’s dispute resolution body to relocating T20 WC games

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) asked the International Cricket Council's (ICC) independent Dispute Resolution Committee (DRC) on Friday about relocating Bangladesh's matches outside India for the upcoming ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, according to The Daily Star.

2026-01-23T11:51:35.578403+00:00 IST