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Sri Lanka name strong squad for India, South Africa tri-nation series

Sri Lanka name strong squad for India, South Africa tri-nation series

23 Apr 2025 | 1:32 PM

Colombo, Apr 23 (UNI) Sri Lanka have announced a 17-member squad for their upcoming tri-nation series against India and South Africa at home.

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RCB aim to break Chinnaswamy curse against RR

RCB aim to break Chinnaswamy curse against RR

23 Apr 2025 | 9:46 AM

By BD Narayankar
Bengaluru, Apr 23 (UNI) Royal Challengers Bengaluru, riding a red-hot resurgence in IPL 2025, are eyeing a change in home fortunes as they gear up to face a wounded Rajasthan Royals outfit at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday.

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DC trounce LSG with 13 balls to spare in Match 40

DC trounce LSG with 13 balls to spare in Match 40

22 Apr 2025 | 11:24 PM

Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) Delhi Capitals cruised to an 8-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 40 of the IPL 2025, chasing down a target of 160 with ease in just 17.5 overs at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium on Tuesday.
KL Rahul played a starring role, scoring an unbeaten 57 off 42 balls, which included three fours and three sixes. His timely contributions included a delightful flick off Prince Yadav in the 17th over to bring up his half-century, much to the delight of the spectators, as Delhi closed in on victory. Rahul's six off Yadav in the 18th over sealed the game in style.

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LSG post 159/6 as Mukesh Kumar bags 4 wickets

LSG post 159/6 as Mukesh Kumar bags 4 wickets

22 Apr 2025 | 10:05 PM

Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) Mukesh Kumar delivered a sensational final spell, claiming four key wickets including two in the last over, to restrict Lucknow Super Giants to 159 for 6 against Delhi Capitals in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium here on Tuesday.

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Chameera returns as DC opt to field against LSG

Chameera returns as DC opt to field against LSG

22 Apr 2025 | 7:28 PM

Lucknow, Apr 22 (UNI) Sri Lankan speedster Dushmantha Chameera returned to the playing XI as Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel won the toss and elected to field against Lucknow Super Giants in their IPL encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium here on Tuesday.

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Bad light ends Day 3 as Shanto fifty extends lead

Bad light ends Day 3 as Shanto fifty extends lead

22 Apr 2025 | 5:28 PM

Sylhet, Apr 22 (UNI) Bangladesh posted 194 for 4 in their second innings of the first Test against Zimbabwe before bad light brought an early end to Day 3 at the Sylhet International Cricket
Stadium here on Tuesday.

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Ex-cricketer Slater sentenced over domestic violence charges

Ex-cricketer Slater sentenced over domestic violence charges

22 Apr 2025 | 3:40 PM

Sydney, Apr 22 (UNI) Former Australia cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a partly suspended four-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to domestic violence charges.

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Matthews back in top five of ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings

Matthews back in top five of ICC Women's ODI Batting Rankings

22 Apr 2025 | 2:34 PM

Dubai, Apr 22 (UNI) West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews has returned to the top five of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings after leading a stupendous chase against Thailand on the last
day of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Lahore.

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Warner hits 60 as Karachi edge past Peshawar

Warner hits 60 as Karachi edge past Peshawar

22 Apr 2025 | 1:23 PM

Karachi, Apr 22 (UNI) David Warner's 60 from 47 balls helped Karachi Kings edge to a two-wicket win over Peshawar Zalmi in the Pakistan Super League (PSL).

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Mandhana named Wisden's Leading Women's Cricketer

Mandhana named Wisden's Leading Women's Cricketer

22 Apr 2025 | 11:55 AM

New Delhi, Apr 22 (UNI) India's Smriti Mandhana has been named Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World (Women) for 2024, an honour that caps a stellar year where she blended promise with performance to scale new heights in international cricket.

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Uppal to burn bright as SRH face rampaging MI

Uppal to burn bright as SRH face rampaging MI

22 Apr 2025 | 10:11 AM

By BD Narayankar
Hyderabad, Apr 22 (UNI) A resurgent Mumbai Indians side will look to consolidate their mid-season comeback when they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 41 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Uppal here on Wednesday.

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GT tame KKR by 39 runs at Eden Gardens

GT tame KKR by 39 runs at Eden Gardens

21 Apr 2025 | 11:57 PM

Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) produced a clinical all-round display to register a 39-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL clash at Eden Gardens here on Monday night.

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Shubman Gill 90 powers GT to 198/3 against KKR

Shubman Gill 90 powers GT to 198/3 against KKR

21 Apr 2025 | 9:55 PM

Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Gujarat Titans (GT) skipper Shubman Gill produced a batting exhibition, hammering a scintillating 90 off 55 deliveries to guide his side to an imposing 198/3 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Monday night.

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SC asks Cure SMA Foundation to file detailed plea against comedian Samay Raina

SC asks Cure SMA Foundation to file detailed plea against comedian Samay Raina

21 Apr 2025 | 9:03 PM

New Delhi, Apr 21 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday expressed deep concern over allegations of derogatory and insensitive remarks made against persons with disabilities by stand-up comedian Samay Raina and others, including public figures and cricketers, on social media and digital platforms.

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Gurbaz, Moeen return as KKR bowl at Eden Gardens

Gurbaz, Moeen return as KKR bowl at Eden Gardens

21 Apr 2025 | 7:51 PM

Kolkata, Apr 21 (UNI) Kolkata Knight Riders handed returns to Rahmanullah Gurbaz and Moeen Ali as they won the toss and opted to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in their crucial IPL encounter at the Eden Gardens here on Monday.

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