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2nd ODI: Clarke ton powers Australia to victory

2nd ODI: Clarke ton powers Australia to victory

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Captain Michael Clarke blasted a magnificent 105 as Australia outplayed England in all departments to beat the hosts by 88 runs in the second One-Day International at Old Trafford on Sunday and go 1-0 up in the series.

Steely Australia seize control of final Test

Steely Australia seize control of final Test

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Australia chiselled out four key England wickets to take control of the fifth and final Ashes Test on an absorbing third day at the Oval on Friday.

IPL PHOTOS: Bravo, Finch help Gujarat Lions ease past Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Bravo, Finch help Gujarat Lions ease past Punjab

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Dwyane Bravo recorded his best IPL figures with a four-wicket haul before Aaron Finch smashed 74 runs off 47 balls as Gujarat Lions thumped hosts Kings XI Punjab by five wickets to make a winning entry into the Indian Premier League match in Mohali.

Stats: Kohli equals Tendulkar's record, Dhoni's sixes

Stats: Kohli equals Tendulkar's record, Dhoni's sixes

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

# Dhoni has registered 196 sixes in ODIs, setting an Indian record, bettering the 195 by Sachin Tendulkar. Statistical highlights of the third ODI between India and New Zealand in Mohali on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Rohit, Pandey help India win SCG ODI; Aus take series 4-1

PHOTOS: Rohit, Pandey help India win SCG ODI; Aus take series 4-1

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Images from the fifth One-Day International between Australia and India in Sydney, on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Australia take 2-0 lead after another easy win in Brisbane

PHOTOS: Australia take 2-0 lead after another easy win in Brisbane

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Rohit Sharma's second successive century was once again overshadowed by Australia's collective batting might as the hosts continued their dominance over Indian bowlers to notch up a seven-wicket victory in the second One-Day International in Brisbane.

Rahane, Nair guide Rajasthan to top of the table

Rahane, Nair guide Rajasthan to top of the table

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Ajinkya Rahane continued his sparkling form as he struck a 54-ball unbeaten 91 to help Rajasthan Royals beat Delhi Daredevils by 14 runs and bounce back from a five-match winless streak in the IPL.

Will it be sweet homecoming for Rahane, Kulkarni at Wankhede?

Will it be sweet homecoming for Rahane, Kulkarni at Wankhede?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Well-rested and rejuvenated Mumbai Indians would seek to turn the tables on travel-weary Rajasthan Royals.

I don't see India beating World champions Australia in ODI series: Ian Chappell

I don't see India beating World champions Australia in ODI series: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

Former captain Ian Chappell feels the Indian team will be quite a handful for World champions Australia in the upcoming One-Day International series but the hosts will still be the favourites to win the five-game series as the visitors are short of one specialist batsman.

Dhoni's last over six takes Super Kings past Royals

Dhoni's last over six takes Super Kings past Royals

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Mahendra Singh Dhoni reaffirmed his reputation as the best finisher in limited-overs' cricket with yet another fluent knock as the Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets in the IPL match in Ranchi, on Tuesday. Chasing a modest target of 149, Chennai won with two deliveries to spare as skipper Dhoni hit 11 runs, including a six, off James Faulkner's final over to seal the issue.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep 'tricks' as India down Aus by 50 runs, lead series 2-0

PHOTOS: Kuldeep 'tricks' as India down Aus by 50 runs, lead series 2-0

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Captain Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane struck sublime half-centuries before Australia staged a strong fightback to bowl India out for 252 in the second One-Day International, in Kolkata, on Thursday.

Get set for the mother of all cricketing battles!

Get set for the mother of all cricketing battles!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli's Indian team will be aiming for another comprehensive show against a depleted Australia when the two sides square-off in the opening encounter of the five-match series, in Chennai, on Saturday.

IPL draft: Dhoni, McCullum and Jadeja up for grabs

IPL draft: Dhoni, McCullum and Jadeja up for grabs

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

India's limited-overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, along with his teammates Ravindra Jadeja, Ajinkya Rahane, Suresh Raina and Ravichandran Ashwin, among others, will be up for grabs for the two new IPL teams in the draft to be held in Mumbai.

Jadeja, Smith guide Chennai to narrow win over Rajasthan

Jadeja, Smith guide Chennai to narrow win over Rajasthan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Ravindra Jadeja's brilliant all-round display, after Dwayne Smith's fine batting, helped Chennai Super Kings defend a modest total and beat Rajasthan Royals by seven runs in Wednesday's IPL match in Dubai.

World Cup, Australia v Pakistan: How the teams stack up!

World Cup, Australia v Pakistan: How the teams stack up!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

Factbox on the third World Cup quarter-final between Australia and Pakistan at the Adelaide Oval on Friday.

Rahane, Binny guide Rajasthan to a four-wicket win over Hyderabad

Rahane, Binny guide Rajasthan to a four-wicket win over Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

A patient half-century by Ajinkya Rahane and some disciplined bowling display helped Rajasthan Royal notch up a comfortable four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match in Abu Dhabi.

Undeterred Dhoni feels Team India can step up and rise to the occasion

Undeterred Dhoni feels Team India can step up and rise to the occasion

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

- 'It's a matter of which team is more consistent during the World Cup' - 'This break would have definitely helped them to recharge their batteries'

Watson's selection no longer elementary for Australia

Watson's selection no longer elementary for Australia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

The perennial fitness battles of Shane Watson are likely to rule the all-rounder out of Australia's second Test against South Africa.

Watson's all-round display guides Rajasthan into play-offs

Watson's all-round display guides Rajasthan into play-offs

Rediff.com17 May 2015

Shane Watson smashed an unbeaten century and then bagged two wickets as Rajasthan Royals outplayed defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by nine runs to seal a play-offs berth in the IPL tournament in Mumbai on Saturday.

It's perform or perish for Kolkata and Rajasthan at Brabourne!

It's perform or perish for Kolkata and Rajasthan at Brabourne!

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders take on Rajasthan Royals at the Brabourne stadium, in Mumbai, on Saturday, in a perform-or-perish contest, as the race for play-off berths in IPL 8 hots up.

Stats: Anderson, Bell sizzle for England

Stats: Anderson, Bell sizzle for England

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Statistical highlights of the ICC Champions Trophy's Group A match between England and Australia in Birmingham.

ICC ODI Rankings: Here, Indians rule the roost

ICC ODI Rankings: Here, Indians rule the roost

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Virat Kohli remained the highest-placed Indian batsman at fourth even as Shikhar Dhawan rose a rung to sixth in the latest ICC ODI rankings.

Australia: In search of momentum

Australia: In search of momentum

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Pre-tournament favourites Australia currently occupy third spot in Pool A.

Watson's 'trick' in vain as Hyderabad crush Rajasthan

Watson's 'trick' in vain as Hyderabad crush Rajasthan

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Shane Watson claimed a hat-trick as Rajasthan Royals restricted Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 134 for 9 in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Thursday. However, his effort was in vain as Hyderabad came back with a vengeance to dismiss the former champions for 102 and win by 32 runs for only their third victory this season.

It was nice to put in a good all-round performance: Maxwell

It was nice to put in a good all-round performance: Maxwell

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

After putting up a match-winning all-round show in the tri-series final, Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell said he was relieved with his show with the bat. Maxwell scored 95 in Australia's total of 278 and then took four wickets with his off-breaks.

M S Dhoni: The King of ODI Cricket

M S Dhoni: The King of ODI Cricket

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Rajneesh Gupta one of the greatest cricketers ever to have played One-Day Internationals.

India look to bounce back with improved bowling effort

India look to bounce back with improved bowling effort

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

tung by the defeat in the series opener despite putting up a big score, India will have to plug their bowling loopholes when they take on Australia in the second One-Day International on Friday, fully aware that any slip-up will make their task of bouncing back difficult.

Clarke happy with stability in the squad

Clarke happy with stability in the squad

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Despite the weeks of debate about the make-up of the Australia team for next week's first Ashes Test, captain Michael Clarke is of the opinion that 11 of the 12 players are "no-brainer" selections.

Rain ruins India-Australia 4th ODI in Ranchi

Rain ruins India-Australia 4th ODI in Ranchi

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

The fourth One-Day International between India and Australia was abandoned in Ranchi, because of a wet outfield caused by heavy rain.

CLT20: Rahane, Tambe help Rajasthan shock Chennai, enter final

CLT20: Rahane, Tambe help Rajasthan shock Chennai, enter final

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Ajinkya Rahane hit a resolute fifty and spinner Pravin Tambe scalped three crucial wickets as Rajasthan Royals notched up a 14-run victory over Chennai Super Kings to advance to the finals of the Champions League Twenty20.

IPL MVP Rankings: Kohli maintains healthy lead over Warner

IPL MVP Rankings: Kohli maintains healthy lead over Warner

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji analyse IPL performances in Rediff.com's Most Valuable Players ratings.

IPL 9: Delhi Daredevils host Gujarat Lions in a clash for supremacy

IPL 9: Delhi Daredevils host Gujarat Lions in a clash for supremacy

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

It will be a test of character and battle for supremacy when Delhi Daredevils and Gujarat Lions, two of the most impressive teams of IPL 9, lock horns against each other at the Feroze Shah Kotla stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday. Barring one bad day in office, both Daredevils and Gujarat Lions had a near perfect campaign so far in the tournament. While new outfit Gujarat Lions are comfortably placed at the second spot in the eight-team standings with eight points from five matches, the Daredevils are a place below in the third position with six points from four games.

Australia vs Pakistan: A slippery game in Adelaide

Australia vs Pakistan: A slippery game in Adelaide

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

When the 2015 ODI World Cup began, no one cared to look past Australia to lift a record fifth title. A strong team, home advantage, and flailing opposition, meant that they were in pole position going into the tournament.

IPL: Openers, spinners help Mumbai crush Rajasthan

IPL: Openers, spinners help Mumbai crush Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Riding on half-centuries from their openers Mike Hussey and Lendl Simmons followed by excellent performance from their spinners helped Mumbai post a comfortable 25-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in a one-sided Indian Premier League encounter in Ahmedabad.

Maxwell still the Most Valuable Player in IPL-7

Maxwell still the Most Valuable Player in IPL-7

Rediff.com25 May 2014

So 52 games have already been played in the Indian Premier League this season. Here are the Most Valuable players and some random observations by Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle.

Maxwell, Miller guide Punjab to stunning win over Royals

Maxwell, Miller guide Punjab to stunning win over Royals

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Glenn Maxwell played a whirlwind knock of 89 runs before David Miller provided the finishing touches with a breathtaking 19-ball 51 as Kings XI Punjab hammered Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in a high-scoring IPL Twenty20 match in Sharjah.

Kohli's unbeaten 90 propels India to victory in 1st T20I

Kohli's unbeaten 90 propels India to victory in 1st T20I

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Virat Kohli slammed an unbeaten 90 before a collective effort by the Indian bowlers gave the visitors a resounding start in the Twenty20 series against Australia with a 37-run victory in the first match in Adelaide, on Tuesday.

Could Sydney ODI be Dhoni's final 50-overs match?

Could Sydney ODI be Dhoni's final 50-overs match?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Battered and bruised after four successive defeats, India will make a last-gasp effort to avoid the embarrassment of being whitewashed by an unrelenting Australia when the two sides clash in the fifth and final One-Day International in Sydney, on Saturday.

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

The 24 year old who owns an IPL team

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Twenty20 cricket can be a lottery at times, but I think we'll definitely reach the semifinals.'

Intensity high as bitter rivals India-Australia set for semis faceoff

Intensity high as bitter rivals India-Australia set for semis faceoff

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The love-hate relationship between Australia and India has added extra spice to Thursday's World Cup semi-final at the Sydney Cricket Ground (SCG).