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How Wood helped LSG gain psychological advantage over RCB

How Wood helped LSG gain psychological advantage over RCB

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

LSG, despite losing three wickets in Powerplay with just 23 runs on the board, managed to win the game by one wicket on Monday, with the West Indian middle-order batter scoring a 19-ball 62, and blasting the fastest half-century in IPL 2023 off just 15 deliveries.

Composed Smith guides Australia to series win

Composed Smith guides Australia to series win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Captain Steve Smith scored a breezy 44 to guide Australia to a six-wicket win over South Africa in the final Twenty20 International on Wednesday and a 2-1 series victory.

IPL Final: 'Experience beats youth any day'

IPL Final: 'Experience beats youth any day'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Check out what the players had to say on Chennai Super Kings' fourth IPL title.

Warner blames himself for SRH's defeat

Warner blames himself for SRH's defeat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Warner took full responsibility of his innings, explaining the reason behind his frustration

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Soon after landing in Lahore, the World Eleven players and officials were taken to a five-star hotel on the main Mall road which was closed for traffic from all sides.

De Villiers gets paternity leave, while four uncapped players called-up

De Villiers gets paternity leave, while four uncapped players called-up

Rediff.com27 May 2015

Opener Reeza Hendricks, wicketkeeper Dane Vilas, spinner Aaron Phangiso and fast bowler Kagiso Rabada, who have all previously represented the country in the limited overs formats, picked for Bangladesh Tests

Top Performers: Moeen, Jadeja send Royals crashing

Top Performers: Moeen, Jadeja send Royals crashing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

While Moeen Ali sparkled with excellent figures of 3/7 in three overs, Ravindra Jadeja took 2/28 in four overs as the two spinners consigned Royals to a thumping 45-run defeat.

PHOTOS: South Africa gain slight edge in see-saw contest

PHOTOS: South Africa gain slight edge in see-saw contest

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

South Africa bowled England out for 181 in their first innings and had built up a significant 175-run lead by the close of play on the second day of the first Test at Centurion Park on Friday. Images from Day 2 of the first Test between South Africa and England at Supersport Park in Centurion on Friday.

Can KKR's spinners stop Dhoni's CSK in IPL final?

Can KKR's spinners stop Dhoni's CSK in IPL final?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's astute captaincy will be Chennai Super Kings' biggest weapon against a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders, whose troika of top-notch spinners promise to hold the aces in the high-octane Indian Premier League final in Dubai on Friday.

On your marks, get set..for IPL 2022

On your marks, get set..for IPL 2022

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Champions CSK will kick off the 15th edition of the IPL against former winners KKR

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

MS Dhoni will play for Pune in the next edition of the Indian Premier League.

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

IPL 8 Squads: Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Check out the Chennai Super Kings squad for the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League.

Archer makes a statement in England success

Archer makes a statement in England success

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Jofra Archer showed why England could not leave him out of their final ICC Men's Cricket World Cup squad as he bowled them to opening win against South Africa.

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

IPL 2021: Pant's leadership to the test against CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Delhi's strong batting line up of Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Steven Smith and Pant himself will look to fire on all cylinders right from the opening game.

South Africa coach satisfied with Test warm-up

South Africa coach satisfied with Test warm-up

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

A century by Faf du Plessis and a first session in the middle for wicketkeeper AB de Villiers since hand surgery has left South Africa satisfied with preparations for the Test series against Australia.

PICS: Samson scintillates as Royals slay Super Kings

PICS: Samson scintillates as Royals slay Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.

Confident India aim to keep top spot as they take on injury-hit South Africa

Confident India aim to keep top spot as they take on injury-hit South Africa

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

The visitors won the first two matches of the series in Durban and Centurion by six and nine wickets, respectively, dismantling the home side with consummate ease.

Turning Point: Ngidi spell sinks Mumbai

Turning Point: Ngidi spell sinks Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Lungi Ngidi took 3 for 9 in his final two overs, which was instrumental in restricting Mumbai Indians to 162/9 in their 20 overs.

ICC Test Rankings: South Africa's Rabada leapfrogs Ashwin to 3rd spot

ICC Test Rankings: South Africa's Rabada leapfrogs Ashwin to 3rd spot

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

At 876 points he is only eight points behind second-placed India spinner Ravindra Jadeja and 20 behind top-ranked James Anderson of England.

PICS: Dhoni, spinners excel as Chennai rout Delhi

PICS: Dhoni, spinners excel as Chennai rout Delhi

Rediff.com1 May 2019

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, in Chennai.

Look who can't stop praising Dhoni...

Look who can't stop praising Dhoni...

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is a 'sprightly wicketkeeper batsman, a fresh captain with a remarkable fitness.'

Dharamsala T20: Will captain Dhoni's return inspire India to win over Proteas?

Dharamsala T20: Will captain Dhoni's return inspire India to win over Proteas?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Dhoni returns to the Indian dressing room after three months and for him the series will be start of the preparation for next year's World Twenty20, that will be hosted by India.

Morkel inspires South Africa to level ODI series

Morkel inspires South Africa to level ODI series

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

South Africa paceman Morne Morkel thrived on a fast WACA pitch to capture five wickets but the tourists made hard work of a three-wicket victory over Australia in the second one-day international in Perth on Sunday.

Tahir first spinner to bowl first over in World Cup match

Tahir first spinner to bowl first over in World Cup match

Rediff.com30 May 2019

South Africa's Imran Tahir became the first spinner to bowl the first over in a World Cup match on Thursday.

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

PHOTOS: England on top as South Africa collapse on Day 2

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

England proved devastating with both bat and ball on Saturday as they scored 400 runs in their first innings and then reduced sorry South Africa to 88 for six wickets at the close of play on the second day of the fourth Test at The Wanderers. Images from Day 2 of the 4th Test played between South Africa and England in Johannesburg on Saturday.

De Villiers steers Proteas to series win over Lanka

De Villiers steers Proteas to series win over Lanka

Rediff.com5 Feb 2017

The dominant home side, playing in a changed pink kit in aid of breast cancer awareness, eased to victory with a full 18 overs to spare as De Villiers led the way with 60 from 61 balls.

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

South Africa on course for Test win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

South Africa remained on course for victory at the close at Kingsmead on Friday.

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

How 'Superman' Saha silenced doubters

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

A wicketkeeper rarely earns kudos purely for his glovework but Wriddhiman Saha enjoyed that rare acclaim during the second Test against South Africa at Pune.

The 'big IPL' story

The 'big IPL' story

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

CSK coach Stephen Fleming lauded Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored 62* off 49, and said he is a 'big story'.

When rain gods helped South Africa

When rain gods helped South Africa

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Heavy overnight rain ended New Zealand's hopes of winning the third Test against South Africa and levelling the series at 1-1 on Wednesday when the final day in Hamilton was abandoned without a ball being bowled.

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Revealed! Retired De Villiers' offer to play in World Cup rejected

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

AB de Villiers made this offer in May, barely 24 hours before the final squad for this ongoing showpiece in the UK was to be announced by Cricket South Africa.

IPL auction: CSK reveals why they didn't pick Raina

IPL auction: CSK reveals why they didn't pick Raina

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

'In auction economics, it is very difficult to retain everybody. We were aware of it...we will lose somebody. We will also get somebody in their place. Now, we have to get the best out of what we have.'

Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Kohli

Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Kohli

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

India coach Anil Kumble categorically dismissed allegations of ball tampering levelled against skipper Virat Kohli by the British media, stating that he does not believe in "giving wind to such stories".

IPL PICS: Chennai Super Kings send Kings XI packing

IPL PICS: Chennai Super Kings send Kings XI packing

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Images from Sunday's IPL match between Kings XI Punjab and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.

One change that saw CSK return to winning ways

One change that saw CSK return to winning ways

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

CSK changed their opening partnership, and the management sent in Sam Curran as an opener instead of Shane Watson.

KKR captain Morgan 'extremely proud' of his team

KKR captain Morgan 'extremely proud' of his team

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders failed in their bid to win their third Indian Premier League title in Dubai on Friday but captain Eoin Morgan said he is extremely proud of the fight put up by his team.

Under de Kock, South Africa plan for the future

Under de Kock, South Africa plan for the future

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

South Africa wants to infuse fresh blood going into next year's World T20 in Australia.

Top Performer: Whistle Podu Devon Conway

Top Performer: Whistle Podu Devon Conway

Rediff.com9 May 2022

What makes Conway a standout performer among most overseas recruits is his mastery over spinners which is an absolute must to be a consistent success in the IPL.

PICS: Mumbai Indians too good for Chennai Super Kings

PICS: Mumbai Indians too good for Chennai Super Kings

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Sharjah.

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Jofra Archer continues to be MVP

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle list IPL 2020's 50 Most Valuable Players up to Game 46.