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1st T20: Brilliant Bairstow guides England to victory

1st T20: Brilliant Bairstow guides England to victory

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

Jonny Bairstow bludgeoned a brilliant unbeaten 86 from 48 balls as the tourists chased down 180 to beat South Africa by five wickets

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

AB de Villiers will be in action soon...

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Former South African skipper AB de Villiers is all set to take part in the upcoming Mzansi Super League.

DK trying everything to be a part of Indian team

DK trying everything to be a part of Indian team

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

'My aim is to do something special for the country. This is part of my journey'

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The middle-order continues to remain a concern for CSK with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself not being at his best.

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Captain Karthik faces stiffest test as KKR take on resurgent CSK

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

KKR have plenty of resources in bowling but Karthik, it seems, has not been able to manage them well

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best?

KKR Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

The bowlers who bowled the best spell in Bengaluru on Friday, March 29, 2024.

Six scintillating catches from IPL 8. Pick the best!

Six scintillating catches from IPL 8. Pick the best!

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Half-way through the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League, the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament has witnessed some top quality catches. Rediff.com takes a look at some memorable ones.

Six scintillating catches from IPL 8

Six scintillating catches from IPL 8

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Half-way through the eighth edition of the Indian Premier League, the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament has witnessed some top quality catches. Rediff.com takes a look at some memorable ones.

'England and India are the two favourites for World Cup'

'England and India are the two favourites for World Cup'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis picked hosts England and 2011 champions India as the title favourites for this year's ICC ODI World Cup.

Turning Point: Smith's Dropped Catch

Turning Point: Smith's Dropped Catch

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Had Rawat taken the catch and dismissed Smith, there is every possibility that RCB could have defended its total in the final overs of the game.

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.

RCB's 'Royal' thrashing leaves skipper Samson speechless

RCB's 'Royal' thrashing leaves skipper Samson speechless

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Following their crushing 112-run loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson was left at a loss of words.

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

Tahir weaves spell around Kiwi batsmen to record T20 win

Tahir weaves spell around Kiwi batsmen to record T20 win

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Leg-spinner Imran Tahir underlined why he is the world's top-ranked bowler in limited overs cricket as he bamboozled New Zealand's batsmen to help South Africa to a 78-run victory in their only Twenty20 match at Eden Park on Friday.

PHOTOS: Five-star Shami lifts India to big win in Vizag Test

PHOTOS: Five-star Shami lifts India to big win in Vizag Test

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Fast bowler Mohammed Shami picked up a five-wicket haul while left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja took four in South Africa's second innings to hand India a convincing 203-run victory, in the opening Test.

CSK look to continue winning run against Kings XI Punjab

CSK look to continue winning run against Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

Chennai Super Kings will look to continue their winning streak when they lock horns with Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League (IPL), in Mohali, on Sunday.

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

PICS: Super Kings lose to Kings, finish second

Rediff.com6 May 2019

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

IPL PIX: Sudharsan's century powers Titans to play-offs

IPL PIX: Sudharsan's century powers Titans to play-offs

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Sai Sudharsan smashed an unbeaten century and captain Shubman Gill stroked a quickfire 93 as Gujarat Titans thrashed Delhi Capitals by an emphatic 10-wicket margin.

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

Gavaskar hails Siraj's 'never-say-die attitude'

Gavaskar hails Siraj's 'never-say-die attitude'

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Mohammed Siraj's self-belief and never-say-die attitude are his real strengths, said batting legend Sunil Gavaskar after the pacer set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru's four-wicket win over Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

South Africa can still go deep into tournament: Kallis

South Africa can still go deep into tournament: Kallis

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Kallis had earlier said that not entering the tournament as favourites could work in South Africa's favour.

KL Rahul's one-word reaction to heart-stopping match

KL Rahul's one-word reaction to heart-stopping match

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

LSG were in deep trouble before Stoinis and Pooran unleashed their brutal onslaught.

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

IPL: RCB batters face spin test against LSG

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will expect more runs from their batters and discipline in 'death' overs bowling when they take on high-flying Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Monday.

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

A 'perfect day' for KKR's hero Shardul

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Player of the Match Shardul Thakur ticked all the boxes and was lauded by KKR skipper Nitish Rana for his counter-attacking knock.

Interesting numbers from Day 2 of the Delhi Test

Interesting numbers from Day 2 of the Delhi Test

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

India rode on Ajinkya Rahane's cultured century to post a series-high 334 before returning to skittle out South Africa for 121 to take full control of the fourth and final Test in Delhi, on Friday.

Coach Badani on why Delhi Capitals are unbeaten in IPL '25

Coach Badani on why Delhi Capitals are unbeaten in IPL '25

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani opened up on how his franchise scouted young uncapped all-rounder Vipraj Nigam, who bowled exceptionally well in the team's 25 runs victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League match in Chennai on Saturday.

Siraj Regains His Mojo

Siraj Regains His Mojo

Rediff.com5 May 2024

With the IPL 2024 season heading towards its business end, and RCB finding themselves in a must-win situation, Player of the Match Mohammad Siraj put up a stellar show with the ball in front of home fans.

Top Performer: Wanindu Hasaranga

Top Performer: Wanindu Hasaranga

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

The RCB leg-spinner snapped four wickets as Kolkata Knight Riders were bowled out for 128.

Powerplay a big concern for CSK with bat and ball: Gaikwad

Powerplay a big concern for CSK with bat and ball: Gaikwad

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed his concerns with his team's struggles in the Powerplay.

Focus on Russell as CSK, KKR clash

Focus on Russell as CSK, KKR clash

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

A batsman of Russell's calibre may just prove to be the difference between the two sides.

It's Royals batsmen vs Chennai's spinners

It's Royals batsmen vs Chennai's spinners

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

It will interesting to see how the pitch behaves on Sunday.

T20 WC: Felled Australia to take it one game at a time

T20 WC: Felled Australia to take it one game at a time

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

With batsman Steve Smith and all-rounder Cameron Green in reserve in the squad, some pundits had called on Australia to make changes for the next Super 12 game against former champions Sri Lanka in Perth on Tuesday.

RCB's Hesson hails 'chase master' Kohli after crucial win

RCB's Hesson hails 'chase master' Kohli after crucial win

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore's director of cricket Mike Hesson said that Virat Kohli's intensity proved vital in the win against the Gujarat Titans after the opener roared back into form to boost their chances of making the IPL 2022 play-offs.

What Kohli Did After He Was Out

What Kohli Did After He Was Out

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Kohli constantly looked up as he made his way back, asking: 'What else do you want me to do?'

Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Could this surprise choice lead RCB in IPL 2025?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Rajat Patidar's name is doing rounds within RCB circles as their prospective captain for IPL 2025.

PHOTOS: How India demolished South Africa in Durban

PHOTOS: How India demolished South Africa in Durban

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

South Africa's batsmen were strangled by India's wrist spinners, slumping to 134-5 with Kuldeep Yadav the pick of the bunch.

Yuvraj explains how Virat Kohli can regain form

Yuvraj explains how Virat Kohli can regain form

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

'Virat needs to become a free-flowing personality again'

Rising Pune Supergiant rope in KXIP's Shardul Thakur

Rising Pune Supergiant rope in KXIP's Shardul Thakur

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS) have acquired the services of Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) pacer Shardul Thakur for the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League.

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

What turned the match in Chennai Super Kings' favour

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina reckons that the early dismissal of South African swashbuckler A B de Villiers proved to be the decisive factor in CSK's 27-run victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match in Bangalore on Wednesday.

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.