Lucknow, March 7 (IANS) The Gujarat Giants won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Delhi Capitals in the 17th match of the ongoing edition of Women's Premier League 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The unbeaten India will take on resilient New Zealand in the summit clash of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai on Sunday. The eight-team extravaganza will get its new winner after a long wait of almost eight years.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) India’s middle order in One-day International cricket has been a cause of worry for years, ever since their 2019 World Cup run was cut short in the semifinal against New Zealand. Even as Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, among others, gave India solidity at the top, the No. 4 spot has remained a conundrum.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) As India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, history looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. While India enter the contest as favourites, having secured seven consecutive ODI wins leading up to the final, their record against New Zealand in ICC tournament finals tells a different story.
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team owner and Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan revealed that he never thought Gautam Gambhir ever left them before his return to the franchise as mentor ahead of the last edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) UP Warriorz captain Deepti Sharma admitted that her team’s middle-order struggles have continued to haunt them despite a strong start at the top. Following their six-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, Deepti reflected on the team’s shortcomings while also appreciating young Georgia Voll’s batting effort.
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) England’s white-ball cricket is at a crossroads following Jos Buttler’s resignation as captain after a dismal Champions Trophy campaign. With managing director Rob Key determined to find the “best person” to take over, discussions have sparked over whether Test captain Ben Stokes could also assume leadership in ODIs.
Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Mumbai Indians secured a dominant six-wicket victory over UP Warriorz in the 16th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025, courtesy of stellar performances from Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews. Kerr's brilliant five-wicket haul (5-38) and Matthews' all-round brilliance (2-25 & 68 off 46 balls) ensured Mumbai chased down the target of 151 with ease at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Lucknow, March 6 (IANS) Amelia Kerr’s stellar five-wicket haul (5-38) -- first for Mumbai Indians -- and Hayley Matthews’ disciplined spell (2-25) powered Mumbai Indians to restrict UP Warriorz to 150/9 in Match 16 of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Thursday.
Dubai, March 6 (IANS) Paul Reiffel and Richard Illingworth, both members of the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires, have been appointed as the on-field umpires for the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 final between India and New Zealand to be played here on Sunday. Both of them stood in the semifinals, with Illingworth in the middle for India’s four-wicket win over Australia and Reiffel overseeing the Black Caps’ 50-run victory over South Africa the following day.
