Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan‘s bowling spell deflated New Zealand’s run-chase in the T20 World Cup on Saturday, when his four-wicket spell brought about a double record in the Group C match at the Providence Stadium in Guyana.After pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi‘s three-wicket opening burst rocked the Kiwis right at the start of their innings, Rashid’s leg-spin…
Skipper Rashid Khan and in-form left-arm pacer Fazalhaq Farooqi each took four wickets as Afghanistan stunned New Zealand by 84 runs in a Group C clash of the T20 World Cup in Guyana, which is also their first win over the Kiwis in T20 internationals.Chasing a target of 160 at the Providence Stadium, the 2021…
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan secured a commanding 125-run victory against Uganda, marking a strong start to their campaign. The match featured standout performances from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz, who scored 76 runs off 45 balls, and Ibrahim Zadran, with 70 runs off 46 balls. Their partnership contributed to the second-highest opening stand in the history of the…
NEW DELHI: Will Jacks, the latest addition to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting lineup, has made a name for himself by joining the ranks of Jake Fraser-McGurk and Travis Head in the IPL 2024. The young Englishman has showcased his aggressive batting style, taking on bowlers with fearless abandon.Jacks’ ability to score quickly and his…
NEW DELHI: In cricket, the outcome of a match is not solely determined by the performance of batters and bowlers. Fielders also play a crucial role in influencing the result of the game.The impact of fielding on a cricket match cannot be understated. A well-executed catch, a precise throw to the wicket, or a swift…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans captain Shubman Gill achieved another milestone on Wednesday, becoming the second-youngest player to have played 100 IPL matches. He accomplished this feat when he walked to the middle for the toss against Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.At 24 years and 229 days old, Shubman is the second-youngest…
Hardik Pandya, the captain of Mumbai Indians, has been in the news for all the wrong reasons in this IPL. His trade as captain from Gujarat Titans to replace a highly successful skipper in Rohit Sharma, also an India captain, was not received well by the fans and in every venue he has played, more…
NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals‘ skipper Sanju Samson expressed his dismay over his team’s narrow defeat against Gujarat Titans in a thrilling encounter at Jaipur, which was defined by last-ball drama. Despite a valiant effort, RR fell short as Rashid Khan‘s heroics clinched victory for GT.Samson, visibly stunned by the outcome, found it challenging to articulate…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans emerged victorious against Rajasthan Royals in a nail-biting Indian Premier League encounter at Jaipur which saw a pulsating last-ball finish. Skipper Shubman Gill‘s fine half-century set the stage for an exhilarating chase, ultimately sealed by the heroics of Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia. Gill, speaking in the post-match presentation, expressed his…
NEW DELHI: Gujarat Titans handed Rajasthan Royals their first defeat of the IPL 2024 after clinching a thrilling three-wicket victory in a gripping encounter in Jaipur on Wednesday.Riyan Parag’s explosive 76 and Sanju Samson‘s unbeaten 68 guided Rajasthan Royals to a formidable total of 196 for three, with the duo stitching a sensational 130-run partnership.IPL…
