News for '-b-de-villiers'

Upbeat RCB eye play-off berth with win against Delhi

Upbeat RCB eye play-off berth with win against Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to seal a play-off berth by beating laggards Delhi Daredevils.

Should D/L method be reviewed? Tell us!

Should D/L method be reviewed? Tell us!

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Sunrisers Hyderabad coach Tom Moody has expressed unhappiness at the way the target for Royal Challengers Bangalore was revised under Duckworth/Lewis method.

Should India pick Rahane and Rahul for 2nd Test?

Should India pick Rahane and Rahul for 2nd Test?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Should Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Dhawan be dropped?

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina reckons that the early dismissal of South African swashbuckler A B de Villiers proved to be the decisive factor in CSK's 27-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match in Bangalore on Wednesday.

MUST READ: All the IPL 2019 numbers

MUST READ: All the IPL 2019 numbers

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the just concluded IPL-12.

Spin is definitely not our weakness, says South Africa captain AB de Villiers

Spin is definitely not our weakness, says South Africa captain AB de Villiers

Rediff.com21 Feb 2015

South Africa captain A B de Villiers on Saturday said his side is not too worried about the problems that India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin could pose during their ICC Cricket World Cup match in Melbourne, on Sunday.

'Determined' Morkel ignores injury to turn the match in last four overs

'Determined' Morkel ignores injury to turn the match in last four overs

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The South African pacer however renders himself doubtful for 4th ODI

South Africa better balanced than Pakistan: Tendulkar

South Africa better balanced than Pakistan: Tendulkar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Sachin Tendulkar cautioned the Indian cricket team to guard against complacency ahead of its World Cup game against South Africa, saying the Proteas are a far better fielding unit than Pakistan.

IPL Preview: Resurgent RCB clash with CSK in must win tie

IPL Preview: Resurgent RCB clash with CSK in must win tie

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings would look to plug the bowling loopholes when they take on a struggling Royal Challengers Bangalore

Shane Watson reveals the lowest point of his career...

Shane Watson reveals the lowest point of his career...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

Shane Watson, who will retire post the World T20, has picked the one Test match suspension on the 2013 tour of India as one of the lowest moments in what has otherwise been an illustrious career.

Royal Challengers look to cement top-four spot

Royal Challengers look to cement top-four spot

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Royal Challengers Bangalore will seek to consolidate their position among the top four, while bottom-placed Kings XI Punjab will and end a four-match losing streak when the two sides lock horns in Wednesday's Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru.

IPL: Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers seek winning momentum

IPL: Delhi Daredevils, Royal Challengers seek winning momentum

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

High on confidence after convincing victories in their previous games, both Delhi Daredevils and Royal Challengers Bangalore will seek the winning momentum when they face off in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

South Africa keen to start off well against India's T20 hopefuls in warm-up tie

South Africa keen to start off well against India's T20 hopefuls in warm-up tie

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

For the visitors, the game against the Mandeep Singh-led India 'A' side will be more about getting into the match simulation mode before they get going against Mahendra Singh Dhoni's team in the opening T20 International at Dharamsala on October 2.

South Africa score last-gasp win over Netherlands

South Africa score last-gasp win over Netherlands

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

South Africa went through several anxious moments before their bowlers clinched a nail-biting six-run victory over minnows the Netherlands in their World Twenty20 match in Chittagong on Thursday.

De Villiers, Kohli make merry on Mumbai's off day on the field

De Villiers, Kohli make merry on Mumbai's off day on the field

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Mumbai Indians had an off day on the field with below par bowling and catching performance against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Most Valuable Players in the SA ODI series

Most Valuable Players in the SA ODI series

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

Virat Kohli says he doesn't want any tags attached to his name and performances. We'll respect his request -- we'll only attach numbers!

World Cup PHOTOS: De Villiers's sensational batting sinks West Indies

World Cup PHOTOS: De Villiers's sensational batting sinks West Indies

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A B de Villiers hammered the fastest 150 in ODI history as he led South Africa to a record-equalling 257-run win over the West Indies. Images from the match.

WT20: Afghanistan face daunting task against South Africa

WT20: Afghanistan face daunting task against South Africa

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Advancing into the Super 10 stage for the first time in three attempts, minnows Afghanistan will face a formidable challenge when they clash with South Africa in the ICC World Twenty 20 Championship at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day 2

PHOTOS: India vs South Africa, 4th Test, Day 2

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Photos from Day 2 of the fourth Test played at the Feroz Shah Kotla in New Delhi on Friday

Time for Virat to step down as RCB captain?

Time for Virat to step down as RCB captain?

Rediff.com7 May 2018

'He has been RCB's leader since 2013 and RCB's best performance under him has been runners up in 2016.' 'In 2013 and 2014, RCB didn't reach the Playoffs stage.' 'In 2015 it reached that stage.' 'In 2017, RCB didn't go beyond the league stage.' 'Sometimes, a change at the top leads to a change in a team's fortunes,' says Sudhir Bisht.

IPL PHOTOS: Rohit stars in Mumbai's easy win over RCB

IPL PHOTOS: Rohit stars in Mumbai's easy win over RCB

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Captain Rohit Sharma and Evin Lewis hit quickfire half-centuries to help Mumbai Indians crush Royal Challengers Bangalore by 46 runs for their first victory in IPL-11, in Mumbai on Tuesday.

IPL experience key to South Africa's success in India T20s

IPL experience key to South Africa's success in India T20s

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Having already sealed the T20I series against India, South Africa batsman David Miller said the visitors are aiming to continue their good showing and complete a clean sweep in the three-match T20 International series in Kolkata, on Thursday.

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

In Numbers: M S Dhoni's glorious career

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers on the ceicketing legend.

Dominant India aim for series win as De Villiers returns for Pink ODI

Dominant India aim for series win as De Villiers returns for Pink ODI

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

With an unassailable 3-0 lead in hand, India need just one more win to claim their maiden ODI series triumph on South African soil.

World T20: Sri Lanka hold nerve to edge past South Africa

World T20: Sri Lanka hold nerve to edge past South Africa

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

Opener Kusal Perera stroked a fluent half-century before Sri Lanka's bowlers produced a brilliant display in the death overs to help their team pull off a thrilling five-run victory against South Africa.

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni, Rayudu script miracle to beat RCB by 5 wickets

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni, Rayudu script miracle to beat RCB by 5 wickets

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday

Can't do much when Gayle or AB is in form, laments Dhoni

Can't do much when Gayle or AB is in form, laments Dhoni

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

There is not much the bowlers or a captain can do when batsmen of the calibre of AB de Villiers and Chris Gayle are on song.

Numbers Game: All you wanted to know about the IPL

Numbers Game: All you wanted to know about the IPL

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

IPL Season 11 begins on April 7. Rajneesh Gupta has all the numbers.

Marchant de Lange stars as Titans beat Brisbane Heat

Marchant de Lange stars as Titans beat Brisbane Heat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Brisbane Heat's Champions League Twenty20 campaign suffered a huge setback after a four-run defeat to South Africa's Titans, in Mohali, on Tuesday. Chasing a modest 124 for victory, the Australian side lost wickets in a heap after dismissal of skipper James Hopes, who hit a defiant 37, and tasted their second straight defeat in the tournament.

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

What you can learn from Virat and his team...

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

'Kohli represents a new generation of young Indians who are willing to play hard, win every match and dominate the rivals,' says Indrajit Gupta.

ODI Rankings: India continues to top table; Kohli No 2

ODI Rankings: India continues to top table; Kohli No 2

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India retained the No 1 spot in the latest Reliance ODI team rankings while Virat Kohli maintained the number two position with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni static at the seventh place in the batting chart released in Dubai.

Who will be IPL-11's Most Valuable Player?

Who will be IPL-11's Most Valuable Player?

Rediff.com24 May 2018

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list the 50 most valuable IPL-11 players.

De Villiers maintains big lead, Shami rises to 7th in MVP table

De Villiers maintains big lead, Shami rises to 7th in MVP table

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

It looks highly unlikely if anyone will catch the South African captain in Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings for the World Cup.

When Kohli went past Lara, Waugh, Smith...

When Kohli went past Lara, Waugh, Smith...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

The Trent Bridge Triumph was India's second biggest win against England in England. Rajneesh Gupta serves up the interesting numbers from the third Test.

Record-breaker Sangakkara surges ahead in MVP table

Record-breaker Sangakkara surges ahead in MVP table

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

After four centuries on the trot with a strike rate of nearly 120, Sri Lanka's run machine Kumar Sangakkara (MVPI: 686) has raced to the top of the most valuable player standing at the ICC World Cup.

De Villiers overtakes Gayle in World Cup MVP standings

De Villiers overtakes Gayle in World Cup MVP standings

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Strangely, despite four wins on the trot, none of India's players have even figured in the top 20 of the MVPI table.

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Who's the most successful World Cup captain?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights all the important numbers from cricket World Cups held between 1975 to 2015.

IPL PHOTOS: RCB beat KXIP by four wickets in engaging tie

IPL PHOTOS: RCB beat KXIP by four wickets in engaging tie

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Put into bat, KXIP were reduced to 36 for 3 in the fourth over after Umesh (3/23) dismissed Mayank Aggarwal (15), Aaron Finch (0) and Yuvraj Singh (4) in the space of six balls in his second over to leave the visiting side in trouble early in their innings.

'Very few people knew me before the IPL'

'Very few people knew me before the IPL'

Rediff.com24 May 2016

'I was a nobody two months ago. Now people want to see me play for India.' 'Isn't it a giant leap?'

The IPL has become boring!

The IPL has become boring!

Rediff.com23 May 2016

For days now, the fan has sat in front of the telly every night hoping to see an IPL contest that would leave the nerves jangling. Instead, he is served an insipid display that forces him to slumber the evening away, says Dhruv Munjal.