WPL 2025: Shafali-Jonassen’s 146-run stand hands RCB crushing 9-wicket defeat, DC secure playoff spot

IANS | March 1, 2025 11:12 PM

Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) An unbeaten 146-run partnership between Shafali Varma and Jess Jonassen guided Delhi Capitals to a commanding nine-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) as they reached 151/1 in 15.3 overs with 27 balls to spare in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: Kohli’s legacy going forward will be remembered for a long time, says Phillips

IANS | March 1, 2025 10:18 PM

Dubai, March 1 (IANS) Come Sunday, Virat Kohli will be playing his 300th One-day International match when India take on New Zealand in their final Group A match of the 2025 Champions Trophy at the Dubai International Stadium here on Saturday. Playing against the Black Caps will make Kohli the seventh player from India to achieve this landmark after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, MS Dhoni, Mohammed Azharuddin, Sourav Ganguly, and Yuvraj Singh.

WPL 2025: Capitals restrict RCB to 147/5 despite Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 60

IANS | March 1, 2025 9:36 PM

Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) Crucial wickets by Delhi Capitals' debutant Nallapureddy Shree Charani in the death overs knocked the breath out of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 here on Saturday. Ellyse Perry’s lone show on the night helped the home side reach 147/5 at the end of the first innings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here.

Champions Trophy: Wicket was slower than expected, boys adapted really well, says Markram

IANS | March 1, 2025 9:16 PM

Karachi, March 1 (IANS) After South Africa sealed their semifinal spot in the 2025 Champions Trophy with a seven-wicket win over England, skipper Aiden Markam said the team adapted really well to the conditions despite the pitch being much slower than expected. South Africa’s win to become Group B toppers at the National Stadium was set by pace all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen, who picked three wickets each to bowl out England for a dismal 179 all out in 38.2 overs.

Champions Trophy: Bowlers, van der Dussen and Klaasen ensure SA finish as Group B toppers (ld)

IANS | March 1, 2025 9:00 PM

Karachi, March 1 (IANS) Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen hit fifties each while sharing a stand of 127 runs off 122 balls as South Africa beat England by seven wickets to end as Group B toppers in the 2025 Champions Trophy match at the National Stadium here on Saturday.

Champions Trophy: Van der Dus, Klaasen hit fifties as South Africa beat England by seven wickets

IANS | March 1, 2025 8:38 PM

Karachi, March 1 (IANS) Rassie van der Dussen and Heinrich Klaasen hit fifties each while sharing a stand of 127 runs off 122 balls as South Africa beat England by seven wickets to end as Group B toppers in the 2025 Champions Trophy match at the National Stadium here on Saturday. After pace all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen picked three wickets each to bowl out England for a dismal 179 all out in 38.2 overs, van der Dussen was steady in his 72 not out off 87 balls, laced with six fours and three sixes.

Virat Kohli will play international cricket for at least four more years, says childhood coach Rajkumar

IANS | March 1, 2025 7:55 PM

New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) Virat Kohli’s childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma believes that the Indian batting maestro still has several years of international cricket left in him and could continue gracing the Indian Premier League (IPL) well into his 40s if he chooses. Sharma was confident that Kohli’s supreme fitness and unwavering commitment to the game would allow him to extend his career at the highest level.

Champions Trophy: PCB announces ticket refund process for abandoned games in Rawalpindi

IANS | March 1, 2025 7:38 PM

Karachi, March 1 (IANS) The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that it has initiated a full ticket refund for the two 2025 ICC Champions Trophy matches that were abandoned without a ball being bowled at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium.

WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals win toss, elect to field first against RCB

IANS | March 1, 2025 7:31 PM

Bengaluru, March 1 (IANS) Delhi Capitals have won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 14th game of the tournament at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday. Both teams head into the clash having made only one change. The Delhi Capitals brought in Nallapureddy Charani in place of Titas Sadhu, whereas RCB included Ekta Bisht for Prema Rawat.

Champions Trophy: Mulder, Jansen grab three scalps each as South Africa bowl out England for 179

IANS | March 1, 2025 5:51 PM

Karachi, March 1 (IANS) Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen picked three wickets each in a dominating bowling performance as South Africa bowled out England for just 179, the lowest total of 2025 Champions Trophy, in the final Group B clash at the National Stadium on Saturday.

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WPL 2025: Shafali-Jonassen’s 146-run stand hands RCB crushing 9-wicket defeat, DC secure playoff spot

Champions Trophy: Kohli’s legacy going forward will be remembered for a long time, says Phillips

WPL 2025: Capitals restrict RCB to 147/5 despite Ellyse Perry’s unbeaten 60

Champions Trophy: Wicket was slower than expected, boys adapted really well, says Markram

Champions Trophy: Bowlers, van der Dussen and Klaasen ensure SA finish as Group B toppers (ld)

Champions Trophy: Van der Dus, Klaasen hit fifties as South Africa beat England by seven wickets

Virat Kohli will play international cricket for at least four more years, says childhood coach Rajkumar

Champions Trophy: PCB announces ticket refund process for abandoned games in Rawalpindi

WPL 2025: Delhi Capitals win toss, elect to field first against RCB

Champions Trophy: Mulder, Jansen grab three scalps each as South Africa bowl out England for 179

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