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India sniff victory after Ashwin century flattens England

India sniff victory after Ashwin century flattens England

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Chasing a record 482 for an improbable victory, England endured a top order collapse to finish day three on 53-3, still 429 behind at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium.

PHOTOS: Iyer shines again as India claim series against Sri Lanka

PHOTOS: Iyer shines again as India claim series against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Images from the first Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Dharamsala, on Saturday.

Morgan hails bowlers after England trounce Windies

Morgan hails bowlers after England trounce Windies

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

England captain Eoin Morgan is delighted that his team began its T20 World Cup campaign on a winning note as spinner Moeen Ali exploited the conditions to flatten the West Indies, in Dubai, on Saturday.

My role at CSK was perfect prep for T20 WC: Moeen

My role at CSK was perfect prep for T20 WC: Moeen

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

'I think Moeen Ali read the conditions beautifully, he took chances when his match-up was in his favour, and to take his opportunity like he has, after the success he's had in the IPL was brilliant.'

IPL PIX: Russell's heroics in vain as KKR lose to Gujarat

IPL PIX: Russell's heroics in vain as KKR lose to Gujarat

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Andre Russell's pyrotechnics proved to be too little too late in the end as Gujarat Titans defended a small total to clinch a dramatic eight-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a thrilling IPL 2022 match.

PICS: Windies hopes alive after 3-run win over Bangladesh

PICS: Windies hopes alive after 3-run win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup match between West Indies and Bangladesh, in Sharjah, on Friday.

Women's WC: Australia down India to seal semis spot

Women's WC: Australia down India to seal semis spot

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Captain Meg Lanning's splendid 97 helped Australia outclass India by six wickets to become the first team to qualify for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, in Auckland, on Saturday.

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

PIX: Conway hits ton on debut at Lord's; breaks Ganguly's record

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

New Zealand debutant Devon Conway crafted a century on the opening day of the first Test against England on Wednesday, with his unbeaten knock of 136 leading the visitors to 246-3 at stumps at Lord's.

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals outclass Royals to go top

IPL PIX: Delhi Capitals outclass Royals to go top

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals bowlers made up for the team's underwhelming display with the bat to hand Rajasthan Royals a 33-run defeat in their Indian Premier League match, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

Sri Lanka trounce India in third T20 to win series

Sri Lanka trounce India in third T20 to win series

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Electing to bat, India struggled to put up 81 for 8 in their 20 overs against Sri Lanka in the deciding third Twenty20 International, in Colombo, on Thursday.

Perfect result for Mumbai Indians, says captain Rohit

Perfect result for Mumbai Indians, says captain Rohit

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma praised the pace-bowling duo of Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah after beating Delhi Capitals by 57 runs in the first qualifier of the Indian Premier League, in Dubai, on Thursday.

PIX: Kishan, Shreyas sizzle as India whip Sri Lanka in first T20I

PIX: Kishan, Shreyas sizzle as India whip Sri Lanka in first T20I

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

Images from the first Twenty20 International between India and Sri Lanka, in Lucknow, on Thursday.

Ashes PHOTOS: Warner, Labuschagne make England toil on Day 1

Ashes PHOTOS: Warner, Labuschagne make England toil on Day 1

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

IMAGES from Day 1 of the 2nd Ashes Test played in Adelaide on Thursday.

PIX: Shafali, Meghana, Deepti fifties in vain as NZ seal series

PIX: Shafali, Meghana, Deepti fifties in vain as NZ seal series

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

New Zealand sprung a fantastic turnaround to defeat India by three wickets

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and England, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

India must survive Day 4, says Ashwin

India must survive Day 4, says Ashwin

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

India ended the third day at 144 for 4 in their second innings and still trail New Zealand's first innings score by 39 runs.

Now, Kohli wants to open with Rohit in T20 World Cup

Now, Kohli wants to open with Rohit in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

India's skipper Virat Kohli says he's going to open the innings in the IPL, so why not with Rohit Sharma in the T20 World Cup, scheduled to be held in India later this year.

Bumrah, the leading light of Mumbai Indians

Bumrah, the leading light of Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

'Bumrah has taken over the mantle from Malinga'

We needed a bit of luck in the end: Aaron Finch

We needed a bit of luck in the end: Aaron Finch

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

Australian captain Aaron Finch said his team "needed a bit of luck" to get the better of South Africa in their ICC T20 World Cup opener here on Saturday.

IPL PHOTOS: Pathan, Narine take Knight Riders into play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: Pathan, Narine take Knight Riders into play-offs

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Sunil Narine and Kuldeep Yadav sizzled with the ball as two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders rode on its spin attack to advance into the play-offs of the ongoing Indian Premier League with a 22-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Skipper Iyer slams Delhi Capitals's poor fielding

Skipper Iyer slams Delhi Capitals's poor fielding

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer rued the chances his team failed to capitalize on in the five-wicket defeat to defending champions Mumbai Indians in the IPL match, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Concussion substitute Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets as India beat Australia

IPL PHOTOS: Krunal Pandya keeps Mumbai alive with a huge win vs Delhi

IPL PHOTOS: Krunal Pandya keeps Mumbai alive with a huge win vs Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Young batsman Krunal Pandya produced a blinder of an innings scoring 86 runs off only 37 balls as Mumbai Indians defended their massive 206-4 against Delhi Daredevils to record a convincing 80-run victory at Visakhapatnam on Sunday. This win by a huge margin has also boosted the net run-rate of Mumbai at a crucial time as they move above Gujarat Lions to third place in the points table. Pandya's knock was laced with half a dozen towering sixes and seven boundaries as he shared a 98-run fiery stand with opener Martin Guptill to power Mumbai to a commanding 206 for four.

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Pant steals show on Day 1 of Kohli's 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka, at Mohali, on Friday.

Warner wants SunRisers batsmen to change T20 mindset

Warner wants SunRisers batsmen to change T20 mindset

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Skipper David Warner felt Sunrisers Hyderabad were were probably 20-30 runs short in the loss to Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Saturday.

IPL PIX: Mumbai humble Royals to stay in play-off race

IPL PIX: Mumbai humble Royals to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians, in Sharjah, on Tuesday.

Star Performer: Sam Curran takes game to the wire

Star Performer: Sam Curran takes game to the wire

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

Sam Curran paced his innings beautifully, playing both spin and pace with ease. He was poised all through his innings and not once did he allow his focus to waver.

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

U-19 World Cup: COVID-hit India thrash Ireland; enter quarters

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Four-time champions and title contenders India stormed into the Super League quarter-finals of the Under-19 World Cup after thrashing minnows Ireland by a whopping 174 runs in a league game.

IPL PIX: Maxwell shines as RCB trounce Mumbai

IPL PIX: Maxwell shines as RCB trounce Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Glenn Maxwell's brilliant all-round performance and Harshal Patel's hat-trick powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to a thumping 54-run victory against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League match, in Dubai, on Sunday.

PIX: Australia thrash West Indies to boost semis hopes

PIX: Australia thrash West Indies to boost semis hopes

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Veteran opener David Warner produced a feisty unbeaten 89 as Australia registered an emphatic eight-wicket win against West Indies to boost their semi-final hopes, at the T20 World Cup, in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

Turning Point: CSK win the mini battles

Turning Point: CSK win the mini battles

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

KKR did not win the mini-battles in the game and 172 eventually proved too little.

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

PHOTOS: South Africa vs India, 3rd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between South Africa and India, in Cape Town, on Thursday.

Star Performer: CSK struck by lightning Boult

Star Performer: CSK struck by lightning Boult

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

Trent Boult took an IPL career-best 4/18 to consign Chennai Super Kings to their first-ever 10-wicket defeat in the T20 league.

Dhoni's run-out was the turning point: Bhajji

Dhoni's run-out was the turning point: Bhajji

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Relieved that his decision to bowl first had turned out to be correct in the final analysis, Mumbai Indians captain Harbhajan Singh said that unpredictability of the pitch made it a difficult choice at the toss as he was not sure what would have been a defendable total.

Why Kohli 'enjoyed' India's thumping win in Auckland

Why Kohli 'enjoyed' India's thumping win in Auckland

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

India also beat the jet lag besides New Zealand in the T20I series opener in Auckland and skipper Virat Kohli said Friday's convincing win is just the kind of start his team was looking for. India, who arrived in Auckland only a couple of days ago, chased down New Zealand's 203 for five with an over to spare.

Mumbai beat Rajasthan, stay unbeaten at home

Mumbai beat Rajasthan, stay unbeaten at home

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Mumbai Indians confirmed their invincibility at home as they successfully defended their impeccable home record with a comfortable 14-run win over Rajasthan Royals in a Pepsi Indian Premier League match at the Wankhede stadium on Wednesday night.

Dhoni run-out was game changer: Tendulkar

Dhoni run-out was game changer: Tendulkar

Rediff.com13 May 2019

For MI's top-scorer Kieron Pollard, it was Jasprit Bumrah and Lasith Malinga's 19th and 20th overs that made the difference.

2nd T20: Poonam, Sneh Rana star as India beat England

2nd T20: Poonam, Sneh Rana star as India beat England

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

India level series as England pressed self destruct button towards end

Rashid remembers late mother after match-winning show

Rashid remembers late mother after match-winning show

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Afghanistan spinner Rashi Khan's triple strike made all the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad defended 162 against Delhi Capitals for their first victory in this IPL season.

Pacers help Rajasthan upset champions Kolkata

Pacers help Rajasthan upset champions Kolkata

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Rajasthan Royals maintained their impeccable home record against Kolkata Knight Riders outclassing the defending champions by 19 runs to register their second successive victory in the Pepsi Indian Premier League, in Jaipur, on Monday.