Teenager Maphaka makes mark against Australia with career-best fiery spell

IANS | August 11, 2025 1:05 PM

Darwin, Aug 11 (IANS) Despite South Africa falling short by 17 runs in first T20I to Australia, teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka managed to leave his mark with a career-best fiery spell of 4-20. Maphaka, 19, mixed raw pace with aggression to claim the scalps of Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Adam Zampa and Ben Dwarshuis at Marrara Stadium on Sunday.

DPL 2025: Two matches abandoned as rain plays spoilsport

IANS | August 9, 2025 9:24 PM

New Delhi, Aug 9 (IANS) The steady rain that lashed the National Capital on Saturday afternoon played spoilsport, leading to the abandonment of both the day's match in Season 2 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium here.

Strong start with bat at top will be key to England’s Ashes hopes, says Ponting

IANS | August 9, 2025 9:18 PM

London, Aug 9 (IANS) Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting believes England’s prospects in this year’s all-important Ashes will depend heavily on whether their top-order can give them a strong start. England recently had a 2-2 series draw against India and will next play Tests when the opening Ashes Test begins on November 21 in Perth.