Legend 90 League: Chhattisgarh Warriors beat Rajasthan Kings in final, win title

IANS | February 18, 2025 12:07 AM

Raipur, Feb 18 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Warriors were crowned champions of the first-ever Legend 90 League after a thrilling last-ball victory over Rajasthan Kings at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium here on Monday. The Warriors successfully chased down a target of 160 In front of their home crowd, securing the trophy in dramatic fashion.

Sachdeva's ton helps Mighty Mavericks win in Elite Cricket Tournament in Gurugram

IANS | February 17, 2025 11:56 PM

Gurugram, Feb 17 (IANS) In a spectacular display of power-hitting, Tanish Sachdeva blazed to 142 in 57 balls as openers from both Mightly Mavericks and Supreme Spartans smashed centuries on the second day of the ongoing Servotech Sports Elite Cricket Tournament, with the Mavericks securing a 31-run victory.

WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana hits fantastic 81 as RCB thrash DC by eight wickets (ld)

IANS | February 17, 2025 11:23 PM

Vadodara, Feb 17 (IANS) Captain Smriti Mandhana lit up the Monday night sky at the Kotambi Stadium by hitting 81 off 47 balls, her highest score in Women's Premier League (WPL), as Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to continue their unbeaten run in the ongoing season on Monday.

WPL 2025: Smriti Mandhana hits a fantastic 81 as RCB thrash DC by eight wickets

IANS | February 17, 2025 11:04 PM

Vadodara, Feb 17 (IANS) Captain Smriti Mandhana lit up the Monday night sky at the Kotambi Stadium by hitting 81 off 47 balls, her highest score in the Women's Premier League (WPPL), as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to continue their unbeaten run in the ongoing season.

WPL 2025: Kapp and Jonassen return, Ekta comes in as RCB elect to bowl first against DC

IANS | February 17, 2025 7:31 PM

Vadodara, Feb 17 (IANS) Experienced players Marizanne Kapp and Jess Jonassen return for the Delhi Capitals, while veteran spinner Ekta Bisht came in for Royal Challengers Bengaluru as captain Smriti Mandhana won the toss and elected to bowl first in Match Four of Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the Kotambi Stadium here on Monday.

NZ batter Kane Williamson signs up for Middlesex and London Spirit

IANS | February 17, 2025 5:02 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) New Zealand’s premier batter Kane Williamson has signed up with both Middlesex and London Spirit for the 2025 cricketing summer in England. The long stint will ensure that Williamson, widely regarded as one of the greatest modern-day batters in the game, would call Lord’s as his home ground from May to September.

Raina recalls 'masterstroke' moment of India's 2013 Champions Trophy title-winning campaign

IANS | February 17, 2025 4:28 PM

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Ahead of the start of the ICC Champions Trophy, former India all-rounder Suresh Raina reminisced about the 'masterstroke' moment of the MS Dhoni-led side during their 2013 edition's title-winning campaign in England. India's Champions Trophy 2013 win will be remembered in the annals of history, as the national team went undefeated throughout the tournament.