Vadodara, Feb 18 (IANS) Former Champions Mumbai Indians (MI) clinched their first victory of the 2025 Women’s Premier League (WPL) with a commanding five-wicket win over Gujarat Giants (GG), chasing down a target of 121 with 23 balls to spare at the Kotambi Stadium here on Tuesday.
Vadodara, Feb 18 (IANS) Mumbai Indians (MI) put in a clinical bowling performance to bowl out Gujarat Giants (GG) for just 120 runs in the fifth match of the third season of the Women’s Premier League, at the Kotambi Stadium here on Tuesday. Led by the all-rounder Hayley Matthews, who picked up three wickets for 16 runs, Mumbai Indians' bowlers capitalised on early breakthroughs and tight lines, putting Gujarat Giants on the back foot throughout the innings.
Karachi, Feb 18 (IANS) The ninth edition of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 commences on Wednesday with the winners of the 2017 edition, Pakistan, taking on New Zealand in the opening match of the tournament at the National Stadium in Karachi.
Madrid, Feb 18 (IANS) Ahead of the highly awaited contest between Manchester City and Real Madrid, at the Santiago Bernabeu on Thursday (IST), Italian head coach Carlo Ancelotti continued with the mind games started by Pep Guardiola.
Nagpur, Feb 18 (IANS) In just his second First-Class match, Parth Rekhade produced a game-changing spell that rattled Mumbai’s formidable middle-order and left them with an uphill task in their Ranji Trophy semifinal against Vidarbha on Day Two at the VCA Stadium in Jamtha here on Tuesday.
Vadodara, Feb 18 (IANS) Former champions Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Giants in the fifth match of the third season of Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Kotambi Stadium here on Tuesday.
Ahmedabad, Feb 18 (IANS) Mohammed Azharuddeen’s long-awaited century, his second in First-Class cricket and his first in seven years, and half-centuries by Sachin Baby and Salman Nizar ensured Kerala took firm control of the Ranji Trophy semifinal against Gujarat here on Tuesday. Azharuddeen’s unbeaten 149 off 303 balls, decorated with 17 boundaries, was the cornerstone of Kerala’s innings as they reached 418 for seven at the end of day two.
Karachi, Feb 18 (IANS) Ahead of the Champions Trophy opener on Wednesday, Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan emphasized the need for greater awareness and professionalism in the national team’s approach to high-stakes tournaments. As Pakistan prepare to face New Zealand in the third match this month following their twin defeats in the Tri-series, Rizwan acknowledged the challenges that have plagued Pakistan’s performances in ICC events in recent years and expressed confidence in his squad’s potential.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Suresh Raina shed light on how the world saw the birth of the 'Dhoni Review System' during their 2013 Champions Trophy winning campaign.
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan opines that Rohit Sharma-led side will "very strong" miss the absence of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in the ICC Champions Trophy.
