Champions Trophy: Ravindra’s valiant 112, Bracewell’s four-fer help NZ win, reach semis (ld)

IANS | February 24, 2025 11:18 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 24 (IANS) With Michael Bracewell leading with the ball and Rachin Ravindra with the bat, New Zealand produced a clinical performance to beat Bangladesh by five wickets in a thrilling Champions Trophy encounter here on Monday, securing their place in the semifinals. Their victory also cleared India's entry into the semis.

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.

WPL 2025: Ellyse Perry becomes league's leading run-scorer surpassing Meg Lanning

IANS | February 24, 2025 9:44 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) Ellyse Perry on Monday became the leading run-scorer in the history of Women’s Premier League (WPL) during her unbeaten 90 runs knock for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against UP Warriorz in the 2025 season, here at the at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

WPL 2025: Ellyse Perry's unbeaten 90 guides RCB to 180 against UP Warriorz

IANS | February 24, 2025 9:31 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) Elyse Perry's unbeaten 90 and Danielle Wyatt-Hodge's 57 helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru post 180/6 in 20 overs against UP Warriorz in the ninth match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday.

Kohli has always been a great player whether he scores big hundreds or not: Stuart Binny

IANS | February 24, 2025 7:47 PM

Navi Mumbai, Feb 24 (IANS) Former India all-rounder Stuart Binny heaped praises on star batter Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten century against Pakistan to guide the side to six-wicket in Champions Trophy on Sunday, saying the former has always been a "great player" irrespective of him scoring hundreds or not.

Our goal is to make the fans happy, says Molina on retaining League Winners’ Shield

IANS | February 24, 2025 7:28 PM

Kolkata, Feb 24 (IANS) Mohun Bagan Super Giant have etched their name in the Indian Super League (ISL) history books, becoming the first-ever team to successfully defend their League Winners’ Shield.

WPL 2025: Sneh Rana debuts for RCB as UP Warriorz elect to bowl

IANS | February 24, 2025 7:26 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 24 (IANS) UP Warriorz won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ninth match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Monday. For Bengaluru, Sneh Rana makes her debut, with Joshitha going out. Mandhana also confirmed Elyse Perry is available to bowl on Monday night. UP Warriorz will play with the same eleven.

Champions Trophy: Australia, South Africa chase semis spot in Rawalpindi

IANS | February 24, 2025 7:06 PM

Rawalpindi (Pakistan), Feb 24 (IANS) The reigning World Champions Australia will lock horns with South Africa in a highly-anticipated clash in the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. With both teams securing dominant wins in their opening matches, the contest promises to be a crucial battle in shaping the Group B standings.

Champions Trophy: Bracewell’s relentless four-fer spell restricts Bangladesh to 236/9

IANS | February 24, 2025 6:50 PM

Rawalpindi, Feb 24 (IANS) Michael Bracewell’s four-fer, along with two wickets by William O’Rourke helped New Zealand restrict Bangladesh to 236/9 at the end of 50 overs in a crucial league match of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium here on Monday.

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Champions Trophy: Ravindra’s valiant 112, Bracewell’s four-fer help NZ win, reach semis (ld)

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

Champions Trophy: Rehan Ahmed replaces injured Carse in England squad

WPL 2025: Ellyse Perry becomes league's leading run-scorer surpassing Meg Lanning

WPL 2025: Ellyse Perry's unbeaten 90 guides RCB to 180 against UP Warriorz

Kohli has always been a great player whether he scores big hundreds or not: Stuart Binny

Our goal is to make the fans happy, says Molina on retaining League Winners’ Shield

WPL 2025: Sneh Rana debuts for RCB as UP Warriorz elect to bowl

Champions Trophy: Australia, South Africa chase semis spot in Rawalpindi

Champions Trophy: Bracewell’s relentless four-fer spell restricts Bangladesh to 236/9

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