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PIX: Kiwis stay unbeaten as Williamson ton sinks SA

PIX: Kiwis stay unbeaten as Williamson ton sinks SA

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Captain Kane Williamson struck a composed unbeaten century as New Zealand edged past South Africa by four wickets in a thrilling last-over finish.

Not too long to go now, says Kohli

Not too long to go now, says Kohli

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

'My focus is so clear. It's so precise what I want to do.'

Cricket Buzz: Amla is South Africa's new Test captain

Cricket Buzz: Amla is South Africa's new Test captain

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Hashim Amla was named the new captain of South Africa's test team on Tuesday, the first non-white cricketer to hold the post permanently.

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 Match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore at

RCB need under fire bowlers to step up against SRH

RCB need under fire bowlers to step up against SRH

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL campaign that began with optimism has melted into chaos. Their bowlers require a drastic transformation in mindset against Sunrisers Hyderabad for them to register an elusive win in Bengaluru on Monday.

WT20: 'IPL exposure will help Proteas tackle India spinners better'

WT20: 'IPL exposure will help Proteas tackle India spinners better'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Former South African batsman HD Ackerman has said that the team's familiarity with the Indian bowlers due to their exposure to the Indian Premier League (IPL) may be an advantage for them in the semi-final of the World Twenty20 on Friday.

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.

De Villiers delivers to put South Africa in semis

De Villiers delivers to put South Africa in semis

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

Stand-in skipper AB de Villiers led by example as South Africa eliminated England to reach the World Twenty20 semi-finals with a three-run victory in a Group One match in Chittagong on Saturday.

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.

SEE: Virat Kohli has 'few updates' for RCB fans

SEE: Virat Kohli has 'few updates' for RCB fans

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

RCB are set to make the announcements at an event that they have been promoting as 'RCB unbox'

Why Sunrisers are on a five-match winning streak

Why Sunrisers are on a five-match winning streak

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad's head coach Tom Moody attributes role clarity for the team's success.

IPL PIX: Another duck for Kohli as Sunrisers thrash RCB

IPL PIX: Another duck for Kohli as Sunrisers thrash RCB

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Ball tampering controversies that tainted the gentleman's game

Ball tampering controversies that tainted the gentleman's game

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Following a string of recent insinuations, Rediff.com presents instances of ball tampering that have clouded the game.

'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.

Will the South Africans exit IPL?

Will the South Africans exit IPL?

Rediff.com3 May 2021

11 South African players, including white-ball skipper Quinton de Kock, pacer Kagiso Rabada and former captain Faf du Plessis, are currently participating in the IPL for various teams.

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Notwithstanding Virat Kohli's sparkling form, the Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for "form and confidence", says Head Coach Andy Flower following his team's fourth defeat in five games this IPL season

Wanderers Test PHOTOS: India fight back to take Day Two honours

Wanderers Test PHOTOS: India fight back to take Day Two honours

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Images from the second day's play of the first Test between South Africa and India at the New Wanderers stadium in Johannesburg on Thursday.

IPL 2024: RCB face hard task against in-form Rajasthan

IPL 2024: RCB face hard task against in-form Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Bengaluru outfit will hope for a reversal at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, a venue that carries similar traits as RCB's home -- Chinnaswamy Stadium -- in terms of a smooth pitch and a blistering outfield adding value to the batters' shots.

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Needing 10 off 2, Jadeja was the man who could take CSK into the play-offs. But Dayal bowled two dots on the trot to knock CSK out of the tournament.

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.

The IPL 2023 Dream Team

The IPL 2023 Dream Team

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Check out the best playing XI from the IPL 2023 league stage.

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.

Morkel's late assault steers Chennai past Bangalore

Morkel's late assault steers Chennai past Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Albie Morkel turned the game on its head with some late lusty hitting as Chennai Super Kings snatched a sensational five-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore off the last ball, in Chennai, on Thursday.

South Africa out to have fun in final week at World Cup

South Africa out to have fun in final week at World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis says his side is determined to enjoy their final week at the World Cup - and that started with a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka at The Riverside. They now have a week until their final match - against Australia - at Old Trafford but are keen to ensure they bow out on a high.

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The KKR think-tank might not be unduly worried as their campaign is still at a nascent stage, but they would like to see the first-choice pacer and spinner finding their range at the earliest.

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Unfortunately, we tend to crack under pressure and lose close matches as we have seen in recent games.'

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

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.

IPL PIX: DC rout Punjab, finish season in style

IPL PIX: DC rout Punjab, finish season in style

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Rizvi, Nair power DC to six-wicket win over Punjab Kings

Sachin spreads Xmas cheer, dual celebration for Mayank

Sachin spreads Xmas cheer, dual celebration for Mayank

Rediff.com25 Dec 2022

Cricket fraternity took to social media to extend Christmas greetings

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.

Turning Point: McCoy, Krishna Keep It Tight

Turning Point: McCoy, Krishna Keep It Tight

Rediff.com28 May 2022

McCoy and Prasidh Krishna kept it tight at the death, Krishna in particular being being on the money with his yorkers and picking the important wickets of Dinesh Karthik and Wanindu Hasaranga in the same over.

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.

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.

Ntini blasts 'racism' behind Proteas' team selection

Ntini blasts 'racism' behind Proteas' team selection

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

South African fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has lashed out at his team over the alleged preference of 'white' bowlers in the Test squad as the Proteas squad consider a replacement for injured JP Duminy.

PHOTOS: Heartbreak for India despite victory over SA

PHOTOS: Heartbreak for India despite victory over SA

Rediff.com2 Oct 2012

Photos from the Super Eights match between India and South Africa, being played in Colombo.

Turning Point: RCB bowlers defend paltry total and how!

Turning Point: RCB bowlers defend paltry total and how!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

RCB's fielding complemented the bowling and the team coasted to a well-deserved victory.

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com18 May 2022

GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.

The IPL Dream XI

The IPL Dream XI

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

India's young, rising stars Ruturaj Gaikwad, Venkatesh Iyer, Harshal Patel and Avesh Khan come up with world-class performances.