5th T20I: Amelia’s century powers NZ to 4-1 series win over SA

IANS | March 25, 2026 11:47 AM

Christchurch, March 25 (IANS) A brilliant all-round display, led by Amelia Kerr’s 105-run knock and a two-wicket haul, guided New Zealand to a commanding 92-run victory over South Africa in the fifth WT20I here at Hagley Oval, sealing the five-game series 4-1.

IPL 2026: With clarity in mind and plans, Yash Thakur banks on death overs expertise to thrive for PBKS

Niharika Raina | March 25, 2026 11:38 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) When Yash Thakur talks about bowling in the death overs in T20s, he does not talk about variations first - he speaks about the clarity in mind and plans before turning his attention to execution. The clarity in his words mirrors Thakur’s reputation as an end-overs specialist in IPL - 13 of his 25 wickets have come in the crunch 17–20 overs phase.

Pakistan leans on Sunni groups to curb Shia mobilisation, maintain Iran neutrality

Vicky Nanjappa | March 25, 2026 11:33 AM

New Delhi, March 25 (IANS) For Pakistan’s Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir, countering the pro-Iran Shia mobilisation in the country is increasingly becoming a headache. For Pakistan, countering this mobilisation is important as it is threatening to become bigger. However, the dilemma the establishment faces is that it cannot use its official machinery to take on the mobilisation of the Shias.