WPL 2025: Ecclestone leads UP Warriorz to first-ever Super Over victory against RCB

IANS | February 25, 2025 12:02 AM

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) UP Warriorz held their nerve to script a dramatic four-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first-ever Super Over of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday. Sophie Ecclestone emerged as the undisputed star of the night, both with the bat and ball, playing a defining role in Warriorz's extraordinary heist.

Champions Trophy: Ravindra, Latham help NZ beat Bangladesh to seal semis spot along with India

IANS | February 24, 2025 10:55 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 24 (IANS) Rachin Ravindra’s fourth ODI ton and Tom Latham’s disciplined 55-run cameo helped New Zealand register a comfortable five-wicket win, with 23 balls to spare, over Bangladesh in the Group A clash at Rawalpindi Stadium. With this win, New Zealand and India have both qualified for the semifinals from Group A and will battle it out for the top position on March 2. Host nation Pakistan and Bangladesh have been eliminated from the tournament.

Champions Trophy: Rehan Ahmed replaces injured Carse in England squad

IANS | February 24, 2025 10:12 PM

Dubai, Feb 24 (IANS) England have made a forced change to their ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 squad, with young leg-spinner Rehan Ahmed replacing fast bowler Brydon Carse, who has been ruled out due to an injury. The ICC Event Technical Committee has officially approved the replacement ahead of England’s crucial group-stage matches.