Lahore-born New Zealand batter Muhammad Abbas sets record for fastest fifty on ODI debut | Cricket News – The Times of India

Muhammad Abbas (Pic credit: Blackcaps) NEW DELHI: New Zealand’s 21-year-old right-hand batter Muhammad Abbas made history on Saturday, smashing the fastest-ever fifty on ODI debut during the first match of the three-match series against Pakistan at McLean Park in Napier. The Lahore-born cricketer reached his half-century in just 24 balls, breaking the previous record held…

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BOLD PREDICTION! Dale Steyn predicts when, against whom will the first 300 runs be scored | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former South African pacer Dale Steyn made a bold prediction after Sunrisers Hyderabad dismantled Rajasthan Royals with a colossal 286/6 in their IPL 2025 opener at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Leading the charge was Ishan Kishan, whose blistering 106* off 47 balls powered Sunrisers to a commanding 44-run…

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‘Ishan Kishan celebrations were aimed at India selectors and Rohit Sharma’ | Cricket News – The Times of India

Ishan Kishan (BCCI Photo) NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan was in beast mode on Sunday, lighting up the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad with a blistering 106* off just 47 balls. His explosive knock powered Sunrisers Hyderabad to a commanding 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals.However, Kishan’s journey to this moment is even more compelling than…

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IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan becomes Sunrisers Hyderabad’s newest hero in record-breaking IPL onslaught | Cricket News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: Batter Ishan Kishan announced his arrival at Sunrisers Hyderabad in style on Sunday, smashing his maiden IPL century for the Men in Orange in just 45 balls to spearhead a breathtaking assault on Rajasthan Royals. On a day when nearly every batter found rhythm, it was Kishan who stood tallest, turning the spotlight…

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Jofra Archer records most expensive spell in IPL history | Cricket News – The Times of India

Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer (AP Photo) NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer etched his name into the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books for the wrong reasons as he delivered the most expensive spell in the tournament’s history during his side’s 2025 season opener against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. The English speedster was…

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru explains their decision to opt for Phil Salt instead of Faf du Plessis | Cricket News – Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have explained their decision to release Faf du Plessis before the IPL mega auction held in Jeddah last month. Delhi Capitals subsequently secured du Plessis for Rs 2 crore.RCB released a video detailing their rationale. Mo Bobat, RCB’s director of cricket operations, highlighted fan input.“All of you voted (fans voted via…

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‘You always be MI’s pocket-dynamo’: Hardik Pandya’s emotional message for Ishan Kishan | Cricket News – Times of India

Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya (X Photo) Ishan Kishan became a key player for the Mumbai Indians (MI) after joining the team in 2018. His aggressive batting style and dependable wicket-keeping skills made him a valuable asset, often opening the innings or contributing in the middle order.The five-time IPL champions, MI, chose not to retain…

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Ishan Kishan smacks unbeaten 77 off just 23 balls in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan sizzled with an astonishing knock of an unbeaten 77 in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. The Jharkhand opener attacked from the outset, smashing Arunachal Pradesh bowlers to all parts of the ground. His explosive 23-ball knock included 5 fours and 9 sixes.Kishan’s blistering knock guided Jharkhand to chase down…

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‘Always in my heart…’: Ishan Kishan bids emotional farewell to Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Ishan Kishan had been an integral part of Mumbai Indians (MI) since joining the franchise in 2018. His aggressive batting and reliable wicket-keeping made him a standout player, often opening the batting or playing in the middle order. But five-time IPL champions MI did not retain the swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batter ahead of the two-day…

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