Cricket

SA20: Capitals and MI Cape Town set for crunch encounter

North meets South at Centurion on Monday evening in a pivotal clash in the quest for a place in the SA20 playoffs

2026-01-12T15:00:34.054133+00:00 IST

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Padikkal, Karun Nair power Karnataka into semis after rain-hit win over Mumbai

Karnataka stormed into the semi-finals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy after registering a comprehensive 55-run victory over Mumbai via the VJD method in a rain-affected quarter-final clash.

2026-01-12T14:05:53.325571+00:00 IST

WPL: RCB wins toss, opts to field first against UP Warriorz

RCB will be aiming to continue with their winning momentum, after they had outclassed Mumbai Indians (MI), the defending champions in a last-over thriller courtesy an all-round masterclass from Nadine de Klerk. On the other hand, UP Warriorz, captained by Meg Lanning, had started their campaign with a 10-run loss to Gujarat Giants.

2026-01-12T13:53:54.739817+00:00 IST

No spectators for WPL game on election day in Navi Mumbai

The Women's Premier League (WPL) is likely to be played behind closed doors due to the Navi Mumbai municipal corporation elections on January 15 at the DY Patil Sports Academy.

2026-01-12T11:57:25.306340+00:00 IST

Irfan Pathan speaks on KL Rahul batting down in order  

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan praised KL Rahul's smart batting approach in the ODI, saying he's often misunderstood when batting lower down. Pathan highlighted that with the ball reversing slightly after the 34th over, a technically sound batter like Rahul makes a difference.

2026-01-12T11:10:24.147576+00:00 IST

Aakash Chopra hails KL Rahul’s finishing, versatility

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra lauded India's wicket-keeper batter KL Rahul's versatility after his unbeaten 29-run knock which guided India to a four-wicket victory in a tense chase during the first game of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara on Sunday.

2026-01-12T09:50:51.889928+00:00 IST

"He kept asking me to remind him not to try and hit a six": Rahul

"Batting with Harshit Rana in the final overs was fun. I had to calm him down. He kept asking me to remind him not to try and hit a six every ball, because that was his mindset. I had to settle him. He is new to ODIs and hasn't played many games," Rahul said on JioHotstar.

2026-01-12T09:48:46.198513+00:00 IST

Karnataka’s bowling restricts Mumbai to 254/8 in VHT quarters

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 12 (ANI): In the first quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) season 2025-26, Karnataka's bowling unit delivered a clinical performance as they restricted the Mumbai side to what appears to be a manageable total on the board.

2026-01-12T09:19:19.681084+00:00 IST

Sameer Rizvi's unbeaten 88 lift Uttar Pradesh to 310/8

Sameer Rizvi and Abhishek Goswami played crucial knocks to guide Uttar Pradesh to a competitive total of 310/8 in their allotted 50 overs against Saurashtra in the second quarter-final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in Bengaluru on Monday.

2026-01-12T09:11:40.569852+00:00 IST

Ayush Badoni replaces Washington Sundar for New Zealand ODIs

Ayush Badoni has received a maiden call-up to the Indian cricket team as bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series due to an injury.

2026-01-12T08:34:41.185102+00:00 IST

“We stayed in the contest till the very end,” says Nandni Sharma

Reflecting on the close contest, Delhi Capitals pacer Nandni Sharma said, "We stayed in the contest till the very end. Everyone gave their best and we were very close. These things happen in cricket, but the way the team fought was very positive,"

2026-01-12T08:25:24.837049+00:00 IST

“He walks the talk”: Shreyas Iyer heaps praise on Virat Kohli

Shreyas Iyer lauded teammate Virat Kohli after the legendary batter's 93-run innings helped India chase a 301-run target against New Zealand in the opening match of the three-match series, on Sunday at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara.

2026-01-12T07:04:05.008924+00:00 IST

Washington Sundar ruled out from India vs New Zealand ODI series

India's bowling all-rounder Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the ongoing India vs New Zealand ODI series due to an injury, as per sources close to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

2026-01-12T07:04:00.168215+00:00 IST

Iyer, Rana, Sundar relish victory against New Zealand at Vadodara

Indian cricket team players Shreyas Iyer, Harshit Rana and Washington Sundar relished the team's victory in the first game of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand at the BCA Stadium in Kotambi, Vadodara on Sunday.

2026-01-12T06:32:41.248776+00:00 IST

Pathan dissects Kohli’s consistency after his match-winning 93

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan dissected the reason behind Virat Kohli's consistency in ODIs after the legendary Indian batter's match-winning 93-run knock against New Zealand at Vadodara on Sunday in the first ODI of the three-match series against New Zealand. Pathan noted Kohli's head position and his body strength, saying they help the batter on the crease.

2026-01-12T04:55:16.902061+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka clinch series-levelling win against Pakistan

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 14 runs in the rain-affected 3rd T20I to level the three-match series 1-1 on Sunday at the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium. Sri Lankan batters, especially captain Dasun Shanak, Janith Liyanage and Kamil Mishara, were the chief architects of Sri Lanka's win, while Wanindu Hasaranga's three-wicket haul helped the hosts restrict Pakistan's chase.

2026-01-12T03:55:39.755580+00:00 IST

Mohammad Nabi shares 53-run stand with son Hassan Eisakhil in BPL

The father-son duo of 41-year-old Afghanistan veteran cricketer Mohammad Nabi and 19-year-old Hassan Eisakhil notched up a fifty-run partnership, marking a rare moment in cricket. Batting together during the Dhaka Capitals vs Noakhali Express match, Nabi and Eisakhil joined hands to compile a 53-run stand in just 30 balls at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium in Sylhet in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) 2025-26 season.

2026-01-12T02:59:12.149996+00:00 IST

"Nice to be able to contribute to this group": Sophie Devine

Devine was the standout performer of the match, first starring with the bat as she smashed a sensational 95 off just 42 balls, laced with seven fours and eight sixes, to power Gujarat to a formidable total of 209. Her innings laid the foundation for the Giants, though the contest remained delicately in balance given Delhi's explosive batting line-up.

2026-01-11T19:12:10.203640+00:00 IST

"Management wants to groom me as an all-rounder": Harshit Rana 

India's speedster Harshit Rana said the Indian management is aiming to groom him as an all-rounder and expressed confidence that he can contribute 30-40 runs from that spot. He's working hard in the nets to improve his skills.

2026-01-11T18:43:56.763273+00:00 IST

"He is a free and an aggressive captain": Harshit Rana lauds Gill

India fast bowler Harshit Rana has lauded Shubman Gill's leadership style, describing the India skipper as a "free and aggressive captain" who gives players the confidence to express themselves on the field.

2026-01-11T18:41:56.811264+00:00 IST

Kohli's astonishing record in successful 300+ run chases

Virat Kohli continues his brilliant love affair with chasing in the 50-over format. He played a blissful innings of 93 runs against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara on Sunday.

2026-01-11T18:41:42.257223+00:00 IST