2nd T20I: Varma’s 72 not out takes India to thrilling two-wicket win over England

IANS | January 25, 2025 11:18 PM

Chennai, Jan 25 (IANS) Tilak Varma sealed the deal for India by hitting a brilliant 72 not out and taking the hosts to a thrilling two-wicket win over England in the second T20I at the MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Saturday. The nail-biting win also gave India a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. After restricting England to 165/5 in 20 overs, India were quick off the blocks but were soon reduced to 78/5, thanks to the visitors’ bowlers taking scalps with absolute rockets.

SA20 Season 3: With all-round show, Joe Root steers Paarl Royals into playoffs

IANS | January 25, 2025 10:54 PM

Paarl (South Africa), Jan 25 (IANS) England legend Joe Root struck a masterful 78 not out and claimed two wickets to steer the Paarl Royals into the SA20 playoffs at a fiercely hot Boland Park here on Saturday. Royals became the first team in Season 3 to qualify for the next stage of the competition after their 11-run victory over Pretoria Capitals. The Royals top the standings with 24 points.

ILT20 Season 3: Hales, Curran shine as Desert Vipers cruise to 8-wicket win vs Sharjah Warriorz

IANS | January 25, 2025 10:42 PM

Sharjah, Jan 25 (IANS) Alex Hales and Sam Curran powered the Desert Vipers to a commanding eight-wicket victory over the Sharjah Warriorz in the ILT20 Season 3, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium here on Saturday. Hales and Curran shared a stunning 128-run partnership off just 65 balls, which turned a modest chase of 152 into a one-sided affair. Hales smashed a 36-ball half-century while Curran followed with a blistering 33-ball fifty. The duo ensured the Vipers sealed the win in 14.5 overs to inch closer to the play-offs stage.

Ranji Trophy Round-Up: Venkatesh Iyer, Patidar shine for MP; Shankar’s heroics propel TN

IANS | January 25, 2025 6:34 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Jan 25 (IANS) Former winner Madhya Pradesh asserted their dominance over Kerala in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group C clash at the Greenfield International Stadium, setting the hosts a daunting target of 363 to win the match. Rajat Patidar and Venkatesh Iyer were the stars of the day, playing contrasting but equally impactful innings to steer their team to a commanding position.