New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed his opinion on the potential playing XI for Sunday’s blockbuster clash with Pakistan in the Champions Trophy, proposing for skipper Rohit Sharma to use Varun Chakravarthy as a mystery spinner to outsmart the arch-rivals.
Bengaluru, Feb 22 (IANS) In a high-pressure moment that could have broken many seasoned cricketers, it was 16-year-old Kamalini who stood tall and delivered the match-winning blow for Mumbai Indians in their dramatic four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The young batter's composed finish in the final over was the night's talk, and Mumbai Indians head coach Charlotte Edwards couldn't help but gush over her talent.
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Nat Sciver-Brunt (42), Harmanpreet Kaur (50) and Amanjot Kaur (34) came up cameo to seal Mumbai Indians’ four-wicket win over the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Friday.
Karachi, Feb 21 (IANS) South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma lauded his team’s “clinical performance” as they opened their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign with a dominant 107-run win over Afghanistan here on Friday. Opting to bat first on an unfamiliar surface, South Africa posted a commanding 315/6, after a maiden ODI century from Ryan Rickelton. The bowlers then delivered a ruthless display, bundling Afghanistan out for 208 in 43.3 overs.
Karachi, Feb 21 (IANS) Afghanistan captain Hashmatullah Shahidi admitted his side fell short in the batting department after they suffered a comprehensive 107-run defeat against South Africa in their ICC Champions Trophy opener at the National Stadium. Chasing a daunting target of 316, Afghanistan faltered early and never recovered despite a valiant 90 from Rahmat Shah.
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Elysse Perry rescued the Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings against Mumbai Indians with a well-crafted 81-run knock in the clash of two Women's Premier League (WPL) champions here on Friday. Despite Mumbai taking early wickets, RCB managed to score 167/7 in 20 overs, setting up a tough chase in the seventh game of Season 3 of WPL at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The 2025 ICC Champions Trophy will hit a crescendo over its first weekend. As Australia take on England in Lahore on Saturday, the eyes and chatter of cricket fans worldwide will be on the highly-anticipated India-Pakistan game happening in the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday.
Bengaluru, Feb 21 (IANS) Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Both captains confirmed they come into the game with an unchanged starting XI.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, two cricketers who hold the power to bring the most populated country to a standstill, will be heading into the Champions Trophy clash against Pakistan on Sunday perhaps for the final time. In an exclusive conversation with IANS, Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif stated that he believes the 2025 Champions Trophy will be the final time the heavily-reputed duo will face their arch-rivals.
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) India and Pakistan are set to clash in another mega battle when they meet in the ICC Champions Trophy encounter at Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. It is a crucial clash with a lot riding for both teams -- India will inch closer to a place in the semifinals if they win on Sunday while Pakistan by winning the match, Pakistan will maintain their chances of progressing to the knockout stage.
