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Star Performer: Gaikwad flattens RCB bowling

Star Performer: Gaikwad flattens RCB bowling

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The 23 year old plundered bowlers, over after over, getting the fours, sixes and the singles and twos at will.

Kohli hints at ABD's return at RCB

Kohli hints at ABD's return at RCB

Rediff.com11 May 2022

De Villiers had been a big part of RCB family before he retired from all forms of cricket last year.

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.

'What let us down': Dhoni scrutinises CSK loss vs RCB

'What let us down': Dhoni scrutinises CSK loss vs RCB

Rediff.com5 May 2022

'Everything was up to the mark and what let us down was the batsmanship'

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.

Turning Point: Watson-Rayudu rescue CSK

Turning Point: Watson-Rayudu rescue CSK

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Curran, who started positively from the outset, then smashed two sixes and as many boundaries off Khaleel Ahmed in the fourth over

SA security shoves journo trying to interview Du Plessis

SA security shoves journo trying to interview Du Plessis

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

South Africa have accused an Australian TV station of harassing captain Faf du Plessis after a reporter was involved in a physical confrontation with a team security guard at Adelaide Airport on Monday. Du Plessis has been charged with ball-tampering by the International Cricket Council (ICC) during the second test in Hobart, which South Africa won to clinch the series with a match to spare.

Kohli only Indian named in 'Fairfax 2012 World Team'

Kohli only Indian named in 'Fairfax 2012 World Team'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Virat Kohli is the only Indian cricketer to find a place in the final XI of Fairfax Media team of 2012.

IPL: CSK, Royals in battle to gain momentum

IPL: CSK, Royals in battle to gain momentum

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Three-time champion Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals would look to build on their first wins and gain momentum when they clash in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Monday.

South Africa too good for New Zealand in first T20

South Africa too good for New Zealand in first T20

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

South Africa humiliated the touring New Zealanders with an embarrassingly one-sided eight-wicket victory in the first of three Twetnty20 Internationals on Friday.

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

Du Plessis named South Africa captain for NZ T20

Du Plessis named South Africa captain for NZ T20

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Faf du Plessis will lead South Africa in the three-match Twenty20 series against New Zealand later this month to free regular limited overs skipper AB de Villiers from the burden of captaincy, the cricket board said on Thursday.

Where RCB faltered against Gujarat Titans

Where RCB faltered against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

Rahul Tewatia (43 not out) and David Miller (39 not out) did the job for GT after the table toppers were struggling at 95 for four in the 13th over.

Debutant Du Plessis to the rescue as SA draw 2nd Test

Debutant Du Plessis to the rescue as SA draw 2nd Test

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

Faf du Plessis scored an inspirational century on debut as South Africa completed a morale-boosting draw in the second Test on the fifth and final day of against Australia on Monday.

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Is India's warm-up game against SA the real test?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

India face a South Africa in their final World Twenty20 warm-up game in Mumbai, on Saturday.

Kohli on how RCB plotted Mumbai Indians' downfall

Kohli on how RCB plotted Mumbai Indians' downfall

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Virat Kohli hopes RCB will keep the focus and execute things properly to maintain the momentum.

'IPL teams have not adapted to South African pitches yet'

'IPL teams have not adapted to South African pitches yet'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

The four Indian Premier League teams are finding it tough to adapt to the bouncy South African pitches and that is primarily responsible for their indifferent performances in the ongoing Champions League Twenty20, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Faf du Plessis said.

Struggling for survival, CSK face fierce rivals Mumbai Indians

Struggling for survival, CSK face fierce rivals Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Mumbai Indians have been in ominous form and the varied bowling attack could prove a challenge for the CSK batters, who are low on confidence.

South Africa look to avenge 2015 semis defeat, Kiwis ready to get back on top

South Africa look to avenge 2015 semis defeat, Kiwis ready to get back on top

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

South Africa will need their bowlers to step up to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

Vote For Your Favourite IPL 2023 Jersey!

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

This season, franchises like the Lucknow Super Giants have revamped their kits while teams like the Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings XI were satisfied with minor modifications.

Du Plessis out of SA squad, will miss four weeks of IPL

Du Plessis out of SA squad, will miss four weeks of IPL

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

South Africa have called up Quinton de Kock to their squad for the two remaining one-day internationals against Pakistan. The 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman replaces Faf du Plessis, who will rest a lower back problem that has also ruled him out of the first four weeks of the Indian Premier League, where he plays for the Chennai Super Kings.

De Villiers is back to torment Australia

De Villiers is back to torment Australia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

South Africa's talismanic captain AB de Villiers has recovered from injury and been included in the Proteas squad for the One-day series at home against Australia starting later this month.

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Stars Who Will Miss IPL 2023

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Stars like Jasprit Bumrah, Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer will miss the season due to injuries.

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Duminy stands in as skipper of South Africa T20 team

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

JP Duminy will captain a South Africa Twenty20 squad with three new caps to take on India in three matches later this month, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday.

'Dot balls are huge in T20'; RCB wants more of them!

'Dot balls are huge in T20'; RCB wants more of them!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

Pacer Josh Hazlewood expressed happiness after his three-wicket haul helped Royal Challengers Bangalore bet Delhi Capitals by 16 runs in the IPL match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

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.

South Africa retain Du Plessis as T20 captain

South Africa retain Du Plessis as T20 captain

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

South Africa have retained Faf du Plessis as captain of their T20 squad for the two-match cricket series against Pakistan starting on March 1 after AB de Villiers asked not to be considered for the role.

Stokes misses hat-trick at Oval but leaves South Africa facing defeat

Stokes misses hat-trick at Oval but leaves South Africa facing defeat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Two wickets from successive balls in Ben Stokes's third over removed Quinton de Kock (5) and Faf du Plessis (0) and ended faint South Africa hopes of mounting a rearguard action in pursuit of their nominal target of 492.

PICS: Watson, Du Plessis revive CSK's campaign

PICS: Watson, Du Plessis revive CSK's campaign

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Chennai Super Kings put an end to their poor run after registering a massive 10-wicket win against Kings XI Punjab in Dubai

New Zealand earn first series win as SA implode

New Zealand earn first series win as SA implode

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

A sublime unbeaten 145 by Kane Williamson led New Zealand to a 27-run victory over the Proteas in the second One-day International on Tuesday to seal their first series win on South African soil.

Franklin steers New Zealand to unexpected win

Franklin steers New Zealand to unexpected win

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

A superb rear-guard knock of 47 not out from James Franklin helped New Zealand pull off an improbable one-wicket victory against South Africa in the first one-day international on Saturday.

Dhoni-led CSK seek turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

Dhoni-led CSK seek turnaround against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

CSK have better resources but they must utilise them to the hilt. Teams:

'No quick fix for struggling South Africa team'

'No quick fix for struggling South Africa team'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

South Africa have now lost five Tests in a row, including two shock home losses to Sri Lanka, and are struggling with on-field know-how to dig themselves out of tough situations.

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

How Proteas plan to shrug off chokers' tag

Rediff.com20 May 2019

'We haven't always got that right in the past, to play our best cricket at the World Cup, because we put so much pressure on ourselves. We want to just focus on enjoying our cricket'

White's 77 goes in vain as Deccan lose to Chennai

White's 77 goes in vain as Deccan lose to Chennai

Rediff.com5 May 2012

Chennai Super Kings dished out a disciplined all-round display to notch up a comfortable 10-run victory over Deccan Chargers in their Indian Premier League match in Chennai.

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.

PHOTOS: Du Plessis rescues SA on wicked WACA wicket

PHOTOS: Du Plessis rescues SA on wicked WACA wicket

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

Australia dismissed South Africa for 225 despite another dogged rearguard action from Faf du Plessis before moving shakily to 33-2 at the close of play on a thrilling first day of the third Test at the WACA on Friday.

Australia close in on victory in second Test

Australia close in on victory in second Test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

A fired-up Australia attack skittled South Africa's top order late on the fourth day to march to the brink of victory in the second Test on Sunday. Set a mammoth target of 430 for victory, the tourists' chase began disastrously, captain Graeme Smith out for a duck with the sixth ball of the innings and three more wickets tumbling quickly in the afternoon heat at Adelaide Oval.

Du Plessis enjoys the silence after ribbing

Du Plessis enjoys the silence after ribbing

Rediff.com24 Nov 2012

Faf du Plessis's gallant 78 helped South Africa avoid the follow-on on day three of the second Test on Saturday, but the 28-year-old all-rounder admitted a nervous stumble on the stairs nearly put paid to his Test debut at the crease.

South Africa bring back spinner Tahir for Adelaide Test

South Africa bring back spinner Tahir for Adelaide Test

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

South Africa have brought back spinner Imran Tahir in one of two changes to their team for this week's second Test against Australia at the Adelaide Oval.