News for 'Harare'

Rahane-led India eye series whitewash over Zimbabwe

Rahane-led India eye series whitewash over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The Indian team, led by Ajinkya Rahane, would be eyeing for a clean sweep of the ongoing series when they lock horns with Zimbabwe in the final ODI of the three-match series in Harare on Tuesday.

Pakistan's Bilal Asif reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Pakistan's Bilal Asif reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Pakistan off-spinner Bilal Asif has been reported for suspected illegal bowling action during the third and final One-Day International against Zimbabwe.

When four Tests were in progress on the same day

When four Tests were in progress on the same day

Rediff.com25 Nov 2012

November 25 marked a special occasion in Test cricket as four Tests were being played simultaneously around the globe. Only sides missing from action were Pakistan and Zimbabwe.

Herath spins Sri Lanka to the brink of victory against Zimbabwe

Herath spins Sri Lanka to the brink of victory against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Sri Lanka spinner Rangana Herath took five wickets for the second time in the match as they moved to the brink of victory on the fourth day of the second and final test against Zimbabwe on Wednesday.

Taylor puts Zimbabwe in command against Bangladesh

Taylor puts Zimbabwe in command against Bangladesh

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

Brendan Taylor struck his third Test century to take Zimbabwe to 217 for four at the close of play on day one of the first Test against Bangladesh at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Karunaratne century gives Sri Lanka huge lead

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

Dimuth Karunaratne scored a century as Sri Lanka extended their lead over Zimbabwe to 411 runs before rain and bad light ended play on the fourth day of the first Test in Harare on Tuesday.

New milestone for Dhoni: 350 dismissals in ODIs

New milestone for Dhoni: 350 dismissals in ODIs

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the fourth wicketkeeper in the world to effect 350 dismissals in One-day Internationals, while widening the gap further with his India predecessors.

Australia's Finch betters own record for highest T20 score

Australia's Finch betters own record for highest T20 score

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

Australia's Aaron Finch smashed his own record for the highest individual score in a Twenty20 International on Tuesday, blasting 172 off 76 balls in a tri-series match against Zimbabwe in Harare.

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

Messi goal gives Argentina win over Brazil

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

Lionel Messi returned from international suspension to score the winner in Argentina's 1-0 victory over Brazil in Saudi Arabia on Friday.

Pant is ICC's Emerging Cricketer of 2018

Pant is ICC's Emerging Cricketer of 2018

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Rishabh Pant is the first Indian wicket-keeper to score a Test century in England, and equalled the record for the most catches taken in a Test, with 11 in Adelaide in December.

SC rejects 'tricolour disrespect' PIL against Hazare

SC rejects 'tricolour disrespect' PIL against Hazare

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a PIL seeking action against Anna Hazare and his team members for allegedly showing disrespect to the national flag during his agitation for the Lokpal bill last year.

Jadhav's maiden ODI ton helps India whitewash Zimbabwe

Jadhav's maiden ODI ton helps India whitewash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

A maiden century from Kedar Jadhav helped India complete a clean-sweep of the three-match One-Day International series in Zimbabwe with an 83-run victory at Harare Sports Club on Tuesday.

Roebuck's death: Zimbabwean orphanage to launch separate probe

Roebuck's death: Zimbabwean orphanage to launch separate probe

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

A Zimbabwean businessman, who is also the chairman of the St Joseph's House for Boys in Harare from where Peter Roebuck adopted many young men, has decided to launch his own investigation into the deceased cricket writer's association with the organisation.

Bowlers deliver bonus-point win for WI vs SL

Bowlers deliver bonus-point win for WI vs SL

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

Limited overs specialist Jonathan Carter and debutant Rovman Powell both hit lusty knocks to carry West Indies to a 62-run run victory over Sri Lanka in their triangular series match on Wednesday. With West Indies all out for 227 after losing their last five wickets for 18 runs, Sri Lanka struggled to chase down the target and were bowled out for 165 off 43.1 overs. Sri Lanka had beaten hosts Zimbabwe in the opening match of the series earlier in the week.

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

India vs New Zealand: A Report Card

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Before they take the field for the World Test Championship final on Friday, June 18, Rajneesh Gupta takes a look at India-New Zealand Test encounters in the new century.

Sports and politics to mix again in India-Pakistan clash at World Cup

Sports and politics to mix again in India-Pakistan clash at World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Bilateral cricketing ties between them have remained suspended since 2008 and relations further soured in February this year after a suicide car bombing that killed at least 40 Indian paramilitary police in Pulwana district in South Kashmir.

Top performers in Tests in 2011

Top performers in Tests in 2011

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

A look at the top batsmen and bowlers in Test cricket in 2011.

The world's 10 most liveable cities

The world's 10 most liveable cities

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

While cities from Canada and Australia hogged the limelight, there was not a single city from either the US or Asia among the top 10.

Pakistan trounce Zimbabwe in third ODI

Pakistan trounce Zimbabwe in third ODI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Pakistan beat Zimbabwe by 28 runs in the third and final one-day international at Harare Sports Club, on Wednesday, to sweep the series 3-0. Chasing 270 for victory, Zimbabwe failed to capitalise on a good start by openers Vusi Sibanda (59) and Chamu Chibhabha (62), who put on 110 runs, and ended up with 242 for 9 in their 50 overs.

Captain Fantastic propels Afghanistan to the World Cup

Captain Fantastic propels Afghanistan to the World Cup

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Afghanistan qualified for next year's cricket World Cup as captain Asghar Stanikzai played through the pain barrier to produce a heroic innings and lead them to a five-wicket victory over Ireland on Friday.

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

MSD@40: Dhoni's Awesome Journey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

As the legend turns 40, we take a look at his journey in cricket and life.

Zimbabwe sink Bangladesh on Test return

Zimbabwe sink Bangladesh on Test return

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Zimbabwe registered their first victory since returning to Test cricket after a six-year absence, beating Bangladesh by 130 runs in the one-off Test at the Harare Sports club on Monday. Set a victory target of 375 runs in their second innings, Bangladesh were dismissed for 244.

Brendan Taylor's second ton in vain

Brendan Taylor's second ton in vain

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

Zimbabwe captain Brendan Taylor hit an unbeaten century for the second successive match yet ended up on the losing side as New Zealand won the second one-day international by four wickets at the Harare Sports Club on Saturday.

Hafeez steers Pakistan to a comfortable win

Hafeez steers Pakistan to a comfortable win

Rediff.com11 Sep 2011

Pakistan's Mohammad Hafeez with 139 runs and Imran Farhat with 75 formed a record-breaking opening partnerhip of 228 runs against Zimbabwe in Harare to secure an overwhelming win in the second ODI to take the three-match series.

Zimbabwe win 3rd ODI despite Mushfiqur Rahim ton

Zimbabwe win 3rd ODI despite Mushfiqur Rahim ton

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

Zimbabwe scored a nail-biting victory over Bangladesh to take an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match ODI series, at the Harare Sports Club, on Tuesday. Put in to bat, they put up 250 for seven, and then dismissed Bangladesh 245.

Rampant Zimbabwe crush struggling Bangladesh

Rampant Zimbabwe crush struggling Bangladesh

Rediff.com14 Aug 2011

Rampant Zimbabwe defeated hapless Bangladesh by seven wickets to win the second One-day International with Brian Vitori taking five wickets and Vusi Sibanda and Tatenda Taibu both hitting half-centuries.

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by four wickets

Zimbabwe beat Bangladesh by four wickets

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

Brian Vitori became the first Zimbabwean to take five wickets on his One-day International debut as the home side beat Bangladesh by four wickets in the first of five ODIs at Harare Sports Club.

Zimbabwe set Bangladesh 375 to win

Zimbabwe set Bangladesh 375 to win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

Bangladesh closed to within 263 runs of victory at stumps on day four of the one-off test match against Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club

Zimbabwe victory charge hit by late collapse

Zimbabwe victory charge hit by late collapse

Rediff.com6 Aug 2011

Zimbabwe opened up a 175-run lead over Bangladesh with six second wickets remaining, but they were left to rue a late collapse in the final overs at the Harare Sports Club.

Australia displace India from top of ICC ODI rankings

Australia displace India from top of ICC ODI rankings

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

Sunday night's dramatic one-run victory in Abu Dhabi and the cancellation of the third ODI between India and the West ensured top billing for George Bailey's side as the race to the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 heats up amongst some of the top-ranked sides.

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe

Pakistan cruise home as Yasir's spin sinks Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

Yasir Shah wrecked Zimbabwe's batting lineup with six for 26 as Pakistan cruised to a 131-run win in the opening One-dayer at the Harare Sports Club on Thursday.

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Two time champs will fight it out for a berth at World Cup

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Two-time world champions West Indies will be the star attraction when 10 teams battle it out at next month's ICC Cricket World Cup qualifier for the two remaining places at the mega-event in 2019.

World's 10 worst cities to live in

World's 10 worst cities to live in

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A recent study by the Economist Intelligence Unit stated that the worst cities in the world are scattered around Africa and Asia.

Dominant India eye ODI whitewash against Zimbabwe

Dominant India eye ODI whitewash against Zimbabwe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Having already clinched the series, India would look to hand Zimbabwe a third successive whitewash while testing more youngsters when they take on the lacklustre hosts in the third and final One-day International in Harare, on Wednesday.

Rahul hits century on debut as India crush Zim in series opener

Rahul hits century on debut as India crush Zim in series opener

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

KL Rahul became the first Indian to hit a century on his ODI debut as India crushed Zimbabwe by nine wickets in the first One-Day International in Harare, on Saturday.

Ervine's maiden ton leads Zimbabwe to rare win

Ervine's maiden ton leads Zimbabwe to rare win

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Craig Ervine struck a powerful maiden century to lead Zimbabwe to a seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one-day international at the Harare Sports Club on Sunday.

ICC World Cup Qualifier: UAE end Zimbabwe's dream

ICC World Cup Qualifier: UAE end Zimbabwe's dream

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

United Arab Emirates secured a surprise three run win via the Duckworth/Lewis method to end Zimbabwe's hopes of reaching the 2019 World Cup on Thursday.

Superb Zaman blasts Pakistan to tri-series final win over Australia

Superb Zaman blasts Pakistan to tri-series final win over Australia

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Australia won the toss and elected to bat on a flat track in the final, posting 183 for eight in their 20 overs with the innings anchored by opener D'Arcy Short's stylish 76 from 53 balls.

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

Mugabe, wife 'in custody'; not a coup, says Zimbabwean army

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

The army said it was targeting 'criminals around Mugabe' who have sent the nation spinning into economic despair.

Sri Lanka thrash Zimbabwe by 225 runs in first Test

Sri Lanka thrash Zimbabwe by 225 runs in first Test

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Sri Lanka ended Zimbabwe's day-long resistance seven overs from the end of play to grab victory by 225 runs on the final day of the first Test at the Harare Sports Club on Wednesday. Zimbabwe were bowled for 186 runs in their second innings within sight of what would have been a morale boosting draw. Sri Lanka's Dilruwan Perera and stand-in skipper Rangana Herath took three wickets each with Perera bowling out tailender Chris Mpofu in the 91st over of Zimbabwe's second innings to clinch victory despite a gallant knock by captain Graeme Cremer, who followed up a first innings century with a stubborn 43.