Balbirnie's 77 helps Ireland stun Pakistan by five wickets in first T20I

IANS | May 11, 2024 1:19 AM

Dublin, May 11 (IANS) Ahead of the T20 World Cup, Ireland caused a sensation in the cricket world by defeating Pakistan by five wickets in the first T20I of the three-match series at the Clontarf Cricket Club, here on Friday. This is Ireland's first win against Pakistan in T20Is -- coming in what is only the second-ever encounter between the two teams. Pakistan had won the first match between them.

IPL 2024: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan centuries power GT to massive 231/3

IANS | May 10, 2024 10:04 PM

Ahmedabad, May 10 (IANS) Captain Shubman Gill and B. Sai Sudharsan unleashed an outstanding assault on the bowling attack of Chennai Super Kings by slamming centuries each as they powered Gujarat Titans to a massive 231/3 in 20 overs in Match 59 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday.

T20 World Cup: Erasmus named captain as Namibia name squad; Loftie-Eaton left out

IANS | May 10, 2024 8:48 PM

Dubai, May 10 (IANS) Talented all-rounder Gerhard Erasmus has been named captain as Namibia revealed their squad for next month's ICC Men's T20 World Cup. However, what has come as a surprise for many is that the African side has left out in-form all-rounder Nicol Loftie-Eaton out of their squad for the T20 World Cup.

IPL 2024: Rachin Ravindra replaces Gleeson as CSK opt to bowl against GT

IANS | May 10, 2024 7:26 PM

Ahmedabad, May 10 (IANS) Left-handed batting all-rounder Rachin Ravindra replaced fast-bowler Richard Gleeson as defending champions Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in Match 59 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Friday.