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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.

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

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.'

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.

Can Kohli, Rohit Lead India To LA Gold?

Can Kohli, Rohit Lead India To LA Gold?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

'There is nothing like an Olympian Virat and Olympian Rohit winning the gold medal for the country.'

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.

Heavyweights RCB take on equals MI in opener

Heavyweights RCB take on equals MI in opener

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

However, it remains to be seen how RCB will cope without players like Rajat Patidar and Josh Hazlewood, who both have been sidelined for at least the first half of this IPL due to injuries. Australian Glenn Maxwell is also unlikely to feature in Sunday's game.

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.

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'

Great Himalayan Dream: Can Nepal spark T20 World Cup magic?

Great Himalayan Dream: Can Nepal spark T20 World Cup magic?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

For a team that once struggled for basic infrastructure, the T20 World Cup is being viewed as a defining leap rather than just another appearance for Nepal.

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.

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.

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Bowlers!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Bowlers!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

A look at the best bowling performances in the CSK vs RCB match.

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.

Blow for DC! Starc pulls out of remainder of IPL 2025

Blow for DC! Starc pulls out of remainder of IPL 2025

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Mitchell Starc has reportedly decided against returning to India for the remainder of IPL 2025, dealing a blow to his team Delhi Capitals' prospects of reaching the play-offs.

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

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.

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.

De villiers century guides South Africa to win

De villiers century guides South Africa to win

Rediff.com25 Feb 2012

South African captain AB de Villiers anchored his side's run chase as they beat New Zealand by six wickets at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday to take a 1-0 lead in their three-match One-day international series.

Cricket Buzz: De Kock equals record as SA beat Zimbabwe

Cricket Buzz: De Kock equals record as SA beat Zimbabwe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Quinton de Kock tied a One-day International record as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by 61 runs on Tuesday to take a 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

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.

Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Kohli

Kumble rubbishes ball tampering allegations against Kohli

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

India coach Anil Kumble categorically dismissed allegations of ball tampering levelled against skipper Virat Kohli by the British media, stating that he does not believe in "giving wind to such stories".

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.

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

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

He is the first Indian to achieve the feat of scoring a century in all three formats in international cricket at a single venue.

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.

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.

Shamsi, Maharaj called up to SA's Test squad for Australia

Shamsi, Maharaj called up to SA's Test squad for Australia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Uncapped spinners Keshav Maharaj and Tabraiz Shamsi were named in South Africa's squad for next month's three-match test series in Australia on Monday as the Proteas seek to exploit a perceived weaknesses in their hosts' batting. Faf du Plessis will again captain the team in the absence of injured AB de Villiers after leading the side in the two-test series against New Zealand last month, which they won 1-0. "Basically, we are following a horses for courses policy as we feel that spinners who turn the ball away from the right-hander are going to be particularly useful under Australian conditions and against the test batsmen we are likely to face," selector Linda Zondi said in a statement.

Non-usage of saliva on balls will be hard to implement: Lee

Non-usage of saliva on balls will be hard to implement: Lee

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Lee, who played 76 Tests and 221 ODIs, however expects some leniency from the world cricket body in this regard.

KKR's playoff hopes on the line as they face DC

KKR's playoff hopes on the line as they face DC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The Delhi Capitals will be looking to improve their batting performance in the middle overs when they face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match on Tuesday.

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Unprecedented security as World XI arrive in Lahore for T20 series

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Soon after landing in Lahore, the World Eleven players and officials were taken to a five-star hotel on the main Mall road which was closed for traffic from all sides.

How South Africa plotted India's downfall in Cape Town

How South Africa plotted India's downfall in Cape Town

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

The margin of victory was big enough to be called dominant but South Africa captain Faf du Plessis said he was quite nervous about defending 208 against India in the opening Test.

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

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.

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.