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Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

Ranji Trophy final: Yawer Hassan delivers when J&K needed him most

Ranji Trophy final: Yawer Hassan delivers when J&K needed him most

Rediff.com2 days ago

Yawer Hassan said a calm adherence to process and an intent to respond to conditions rather than reputation helped him produce a crucial innings on the opening day of their maiden Ranji Trophy final against Karnataka.

A century of sixes for Hardik Pandya!

A century of sixes for Hardik Pandya!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Hardik Pandya is only the fourth Indian to complete a century of sixes in T20 Internationals.

DY Patil T20 Cup: 63 Off 19! Sooryavanshi, Tendulkar script stunning chase

DY Patil T20 Cup: 63 Off 19! Sooryavanshi, Tendulkar script stunning chase

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive innings and Arjun Tendulkar's half-century guided DY Patil Blue to a thrilling victory in the DY Patil T20 Cup.

Canada vs New Zealand: Historic! Canada's Yuvraj Samra youngest to hit hundred at T20 World Cup

Canada vs New Zealand: Historic! Canada's Yuvraj Samra youngest to hit hundred at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Yuvraj Samra, 19, is the youngest batter to score a century in T20 World Cup, during the match against New Zealand on Tuesday.

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Record Blitz! 22 Centuries On Day 1 Of Vijay Hazare

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Bihar's teen sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, aged just 14, blasted an 84-ball 190 to become the youngest List-A centurion ever. His captain Sakibul Gani, then upstaged him with a 40-ball 128 not out -- the fastest List-A century by an Indian.

T20 World Cup: Will Harry Brook stay at No 3 after stunning 100?

T20 World Cup: Will Harry Brook stay at No 3 after stunning 100?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Harry Brook smashed a match-winning hundred in Tuesday's Super Eight match against Pakistan after being moved up the order to number three but the England captain is unsure if he will stay in the new slot for the rest of the Twenty20 World Cup.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Water Pipeline

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Water Pipeline

Rediff.com6 days ago

Rajasthan Royals teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks a water pipeline during pre-season training in Nagpur ahead of IPL 2026.

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Phillips, Ravindra fire New Zealand into Super Eights

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra's explosive batting performances led New Zealand to a convincing eight-wicket victory over Canada in the T20 World Cup, securing their place in the Super 8s.

Kolkata Trams Turn 153

Kolkata Trams Turn 153

Rediff.com2 days ago

Marking the 153rd anniversary of Kolkata's historic tram network, the Calcutta Tram Users Association brought back the World War II era Geetanjali tram for a special commemorative run.

Shajahanpur's mosques are covered up for 'Juta Maar Holi'

Shajahanpur's mosques are covered up for 'Juta Maar Holi'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shahjahanpur is preparing for its unique 'Laat Saheb' Holi procession, a tradition where revellers hurl footwear at a man impersonating a British Lord. Security has been heightened, mosques covered, and preventive measures taken to ensure a peaceful celebration.

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

T20 World Cup: Afghanistan, Canada aim to end on a high

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Afghanistan and Canada, already out of contention, are set to clash in their final T20 World Cup match, both eager to secure a morale-boosting victory.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan need miracle to reach semis

T20 World Cup: Pakistan need miracle to reach semis

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Pakistan's chances of reaching the T20 World Cup semifinals depend on a dominant win against Sri Lanka and a significant victory for England against New Zealand. The team's batting woes and reliance on individual performances pose a challenge.

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

Rediff.com3 days ago

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

T20 World Cup: Chasing Kohli? Farhan plays down record talk

Rediff.com3 days ago

Pakistan's opener Sahibzada Farhan emphasizes team goals over individual records in the T20 World Cup, dismissing concerns about facing England's Jofra Archer and focusing on contributing to Pakistan's success.

T20 World Cup: Farhan's ton powers Pakistan into Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Farhan's ton powers Pakistan into Super 8s

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Pakistan defeated Namibia by 102 runs to qualify for the Super Eights of the T20 World Cup, with Sahibzada Farhan scoring a century and the spinners delivering an excellent performance.

T20 World Cup: Thursday's Game Will Be Played Before India's Most Knowledgeable Fans

T20 World Cup: Thursday's Game Will Be Played Before India's Most Knowledgeable Fans

Rediff.com2 days ago

It is said that in Chennai, fans do not watch cricket -- they analyse and debate it and even outthink the experts. Cricket here is savoured like their favourite dish -- a hot bowl of rasam.

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Australia steamroll India in Brisbane to take series lead

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia beat India by six wickets in the first Women's ODI in Brisbane, with fifties from Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney, and Ashleigh Gardners 3-33 sealing a 1-0 series lead despite Mandhana and Harmanpreet's efforts.

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

PIX: Carey century, resistant tail help Aus rally in Adelaide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Wednesday

T20 World Cup: India's Nets Session Resembled A Fireworks Display

T20 World Cup: India's Nets Session Resembled A Fireworks Display

Rediff.com1 days ago

Batters launched balls so high into the sky that they looked like rockets taking off from the centre square.

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: Rahul, Padikkal put Karnataka in driver's seat on Day 1

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Rahul, Padikkal power Karnataka to 355/2 with big hundreds

Ranji Final turns ugly: Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder

Ranji Final turns ugly: Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder

Rediff.com2 days ago

The highly anticipated Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka turned tense on Wednesday when J&K captain Paras Dogra lost his composure and headbutted a Karnataka fielder during Day 2 of the match at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground.

Seven booked over namaaz inside Malegaon municipal office

Seven booked over namaaz inside Malegaon municipal office

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Seven individuals, including a local outfit president, have been booked for unlawful assembly and creating public nuisance after allegedly offering namaz inside the Malegaon Municipal Corporation's electricity department office. The incident has sparked controversy and led to protests.

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal double ton takes Karnataka to mammoth total

Ranji Trophy: Padikkal double ton takes Karnataka to mammoth total

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Skipper Devdutt Padikkal led from the front with a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket as a dominant Karnataka posted an imposing 689 for six, compounding Uttarakhand's misery in their Ranji Trophy semifinal, in Lucknow, on Monday.

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

U-19 WC Hero Sooryavanshi Swaps Bat for Class 10 Boards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

After a star turn at the ICC U-19 World Cup 2026, India star Vaibhav Suryavanshi shifts focus to Class 10 board exams, balancing cricketing glory with academics.

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Oscar Fever Kickstarts On OTT This Week

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The Oscar fever kickstarts with this week's OTT menu. Take your pick from Sukanya Verma's eclectic menu.

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

T20 World Cup: Pathum Nissanka: Groundsman's Son To T20 World Cup Hero

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Pathum Nissanka's journey from a tsunami-hit childhood in Kalutara to a match-winning T20 World Cup century is a story of sacrifice, faith and fearless batting against Australia.

After dream T20 World Cup debut, Canada's Samra chases IPL glory

After dream T20 World Cup debut, Canada's Samra chases IPL glory

Rediff.com1 days ago

Teenager Samra swaps snowy Canada for Mumbai heat with IPL dream

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: How India slammed 17 sixes, 17 fours to crush Zimbabwe

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A rampant India piled up a record total and handed Zimbabwe a 72run shellacking in a Super Eight contest on Thursday to revive their Twenty20 World Cup title defence.

Ranji Trophy: Smaran's twin tons power Karnataka to final

Ranji Trophy: Smaran's twin tons power Karnataka to final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Karnataka dominates Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy semifinal, building a massive lead and securing a likely spot in the final against Jammu and Kashmir.

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com3 days ago

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K reach 527-6 as bad light stops play

Ranji Trophy Final: J&K reach 527-6 as bad light stops play

Rediff.com1 days ago

J&K consolidate to 527/6 as sparks fly post Dogra head-butt

T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya Proves Why He's Irreplaceable

T20 World Cup: Hardik Pandya Proves Why He's Irreplaceable

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Against Namibia on Thursday, February 12, 2026, Hardik delivered a clinical all-round performance, scoring a brilliant half-century and taking two wickets as India cruised to a commanding 93-run victory.

'India rocked...' Tendulkar impressed by Pak drubbing

'India rocked...' Tendulkar impressed by Pak drubbing

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

"India rocked it": Sachin Tendulkar after Men in Blue's emphatic win over Pakistan in T20 WC

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 and a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over West Indies, putting the Proteas on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

Buttler: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is a Future Superstar

Buttler: 14-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Is a Future Superstar

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Jos Buttler has hailed 14-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as the best player he has ever seen after the Indian prodigy's record-breaking U-19 World Cup final century.

14-YO Sooryavanshi stuns with 80-ball 175 in U19 WC final

14-YO Sooryavanshi stuns with 80-ball 175 in U19 WC final

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 14-year-old cricket prodigy, etched his name in history with a stunning, record-breaking century in the U19 World Cup final, captivating fans worldwide.

The Bluff: Priyanka is a treat to watch

The Bluff: Priyanka is a treat to watch

Rediff.com1 days ago

The pace at which Priyanka's Ercell fights off her enemies and secures her family into a bunker, you would forget you are in a Hollywood thriller, notes Divya Nair.

T20 World Cup: Australia humiliated! Marsh admits Sri Lanka outplayed them

T20 World Cup: Australia humiliated! Marsh admits Sri Lanka outplayed them

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka defeated Australia in a T20 World Cup match, with Pathum Nissanka scoring a century. Sri Lanka has qualified for the Super Eights.

England, Sri Lanka set for spin showdown in T20 World Cup Super 8s

England, Sri Lanka set for spin showdown in T20 World Cup Super 8s

Rediff.com6 days ago

England and Sri Lanka prepare for a crucial Super Eight match in the T20 World Cup, with spin bowling expected to play a key role. England aims to replicate their recent series win in Sri Lanka, while the hosts seek to capitalize on home advantage.