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'In Champions League T20, most teams want to beat Mumbai Indians'

'In Champions League T20, most teams want to beat Mumbai Indians'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Mumbai Indians skipper Kieron Pollard rued the fact that team's batting let them down as the defending champions crashed out of the qualifying round of the Champions League T20 in Raipur.

IPL: Delhi Capitals overcome SunRisers via Super Over

IPL: Delhi Capitals overcome SunRisers via Super Over

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Chennai, on Sunday.

Finch likely to play crunch match vs Afghanistan

Finch likely to play crunch match vs Afghanistan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Australia captain Aaron Finch says he is more likely than not to play in Friday's crunch Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 match against Afghanistan, despite suffering a hamstring strain on Tuesday.

IPL PHOTOS: Avesh powers Lucknow to victory vs SRH

IPL PHOTOS: Avesh powers Lucknow to victory vs SRH

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Avesh Khan excelled with the ball to lift Lucknow Super Giants to a thrilling 12-run victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL 2022 match at the DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

ICC T20 Rankings: Ishan Kishan, Hooda make massive gains

ICC T20 Rankings: Ishan Kishan, Hooda make massive gains

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

Ishan Kishan jumps 10 places to 23rd, Hooda re-enters top 100

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers edge MI to keep hopes alive

IPL PHOTOS: Sunrisers edge MI to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Rahul Tripathi batted like a man on a mission before Umran Malik sizzled with his pace as Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their slim IPL play-off hopes alive with a narrow three-run win over Mumbai Indians in Mumbai on Tuesday.

India aim to address batting concerns in New Zealand

India aim to address batting concerns in New Zealand

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The Indian team is still searching for the right middle-order combination with the World Cup just a few months away.

Conway hits century on return to put NZ on top

Conway hits century on return to put NZ on top

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Devon Conway celebrated his return from injury with a sparkling 122 on Saturday to propel New Zealand to 258/5 against Bangladesh on the opening day of the first Test in Mount Maunganui.

What's at stake for high-flying Kiwis in second Pakistan Test

What's at stake for high-flying Kiwis in second Pakistan Test

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

A victory at Hagley Oval to seal a 2-0 series sweep would also push the Black Caps firmly into contention for one of two berths in June's inaugural ICC World Test Championship final at Lord's.

PHOTOS: Australia vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy

PHOTOS: Australia vs New Zealand, Champions Trophy

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

Images from ICC Champions Trophy match between Australia and New Zealand at Edgbaston, Birmingham on Wednesday.

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

PIX: Shami's seven powers India into World Cup final

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

IMAGES from the first semi-final of the ICC World Cup played between India and New Zealand at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Wednesday.

World T20: Pakistan in must-win game against red-hot Kiwis

World T20: Pakistan in must-win game against red-hot Kiwis

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Pakistan will be desperately looking to ensure the painful defeat to India becomes a distant past when they run into an in-form New Zealand in Mohali on Tuesday with an aim to bounce back into the World Twenty20 and pacify their bitter fans back home. Pakistan are coming into the Group 2 Super 10 game having suffered their 11th defeat to the arch-rivals in ICC's world events. The 2009 champions entered the tournament after an early elimination in the Asia Cup. On the other hand, the New Zealanders are on a roll with two massive wins over hosts India and Australia, making them one of the strong contenders to lift the coveted trophy on April 3. Another win and they will be in the knockout stages of the mega-event. New Zealand have emerged as the team to beat after the stunned tournament favourites India first up, before getting the better of traditional rivals Australia in a trans-Tasman battle.

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

Champions Trophy Final: Is This Team India?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI against New Zealand in Sunday's final?

Gavaskar on pitch row: 'Stop taking potshots at India'

Gavaskar on pitch row: 'Stop taking potshots at India'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar dismissed conspiracy theories around the pitch for the World Cup semi-final between India and New Zealand, asking the "morons" to shut up and stop taking potshots at the hosts.

Hafeez, Afridi help Pakistan level series v NZ

Hafeez, Afridi help Pakistan level series v NZ

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Mohammad Hafeez scored his first One-day century and Shahid Afridi blasted the equal-fastest half century in New Zealand as Pakistan levelled their One-day series against the hosts following a 43-run victory at Lancaster Park on Saturday.

IPL 2022: Sunrisers, Punjab aim to finish on a high

IPL 2022: Sunrisers, Punjab aim to finish on a high

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Their play-off hopes dashed, both Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings will be keen to end IPL 2022 on a winning note when the two teams clash in a dead rubber in Mumbai on Sunday.

1st ODI: Bowlers, Dhawan secure India win

1st ODI: Bowlers, Dhawan secure India win

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

India's bowlers laid the foundation before Shikhar Dhawan anchored a straightforward chase to secure the tourists a comprehensive eight-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first one day international in Napier on Wednesday.

NZ prove you don't need sledging to succeed: Greg Chappell

NZ prove you don't need sledging to succeed: Greg Chappell

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Chappell also threw some light on the 'Sandpaper Gate' scandal of 2018 as the former Aussie captain said that he had huge 'sympathy' for Australian batter Steve Smith.

Smith hoping to end IPL-12 campaign on winning note

Smith hoping to end IPL-12 campaign on winning note

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith wants to end his IPL 2019 campaign on a winning note against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 30 before leaving for home to prepare for the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Great Danes skittle Kiwis as South Africa take shocking lead

Great Danes skittle Kiwis as South Africa take shocking lead

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

South Africa skittled New Zealand's tail to dismiss their hosts for 211 and take a shock first-innings lead of 31 runs on day two of the second Test at Seddon Park on Wednesday.

T20 World Cup: India's fortunes depend on this match!

T20 World Cup: India's fortunes depend on this match!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

A win for New Zealand against Afghanistan would end India's hopes of advancing to the semi-finals at the T20 World Cup.

Kohli, Dhawan in ICC Team of Champions Trophy, Sarfraz captain

Kohli, Dhawan in ICC Team of Champions Trophy, Sarfraz captain

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

The team includes four Pakistanis, three Indians, three Englishmen and one Bangladeshi, with Kane Williamson of New Zealand as 12th man.

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

PIX: Clinical New Zealand crush Pak in CT opener

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

IMAGES from the Champions Trophy Group A match played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the National Stadium in Karachi on Wednesday.

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Five talking points ahead of India vs NZ semis clash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The game features two of the world's leading batsmen captaining their sides in Virat Kohli and Kane Williamson, as well as a pair of strike bowlers at the top of their game in Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult.

How Kiwis outclassed India to win World Test title

How Kiwis outclassed India to win World Test title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

A brilliant performance by New Zealand's seamers and a composed run chase by Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor ensured the Black Caps made history by beating India to win the inaugural ICC World Test Championship.

How Root regained form after dry spell

How Root regained form after dry spell

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

'The challenge will be to keep getting myself in positions to make big hundreds. I've got to keep taking them.'

Can Royals return to winning ways against Sunrisers?

Can Royals return to winning ways against Sunrisers?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Skipper Sanju Samson will look for support from his batsmen as Rajasthan Royals aim to return to winning ways against laggards Sunrisers Hyderabad in Dubai on Monday and keep their play-offs hopes alive.

Bangladesh script historic Test win over New Zealand

Bangladesh script historic Test win over New Zealand

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Bangladesh's first win in any format of the game in New Zealand gave them a 1-0 lead in the two-match series

Boxing Day Test PHOTOS: Smith strikes a blow against New Zealand

Boxing Day Test PHOTOS: Smith strikes a blow against New Zealand

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

IMAGES from the 1st Test played between Australia and New Zealand in Melbourne on Thursday

Kohli named captain of ICC's ODI and Test teams of the year

Kohli named captain of ICC's ODI and Test teams of the year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2020

Apart from Kohli, four other Indians who were picked in the ICC's Test and ODI Teams of the Year.

Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni past his prime?

Is Mahendra Singh Dhoni past his prime?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Stung by an improved New Zealand the other night, a wary India would like to quickly get their house in order when they square off with Kane Williamson's boys in the third ODI in Mohali on Sunday. While the six-run defeat in Delhi has given India plenty to ponder about, it has also renewed interest in the contest which had been dominated by the home team prior to Thursday, stretching from the one-sided Test series to the first ODI in Dharamsala. From the New Zealand point of view, a victory was all that they needed after a string of deflating defeats. As a result of their first win on Indian soil in 13 years, one can expect a certain spring in the stride of the visitors when they take the field at the PCA Stadium in Mohali.

3rd Test: Azhar, Shafiq hit tons as Pakistan take control of decider

3rd Test: Azhar, Shafiq hit tons as Pakistan take control of decider

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Centuries by Azhar Ali and Asad Shafiq helped Pakistan overhaul New Zealand's total of 274 but a lower-order collapse saw their lead restricted to 74 on day three of the third and final Test in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

PHOTOS: Clinical India beat New Zealand in 2nd T20I to level series

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

IMAGES from the 2nd T20 International played between New Zealand and India in Auckland on Friday

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Much was expected from a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders set-up but it seemed Dinesh Karthik did not learn from his past mistakes

IPL PHOTOS: Abhishek guides SRH to easy win over CSK

IPL PHOTOS: Abhishek guides SRH to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

Having conceded 25 runs in the first three overs, SRH were back in the game and it got better for them with the introduction of T Natarajan (2/30) into the attack as the left-arm pacer bowled Ruturaj Gaikwad (16).

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.

Test Rankings: Kohli loses second spot to Smith

Test Rankings: Kohli loses second spot to Smith

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Smith (900 points) is placed second behind New Zealand captain Kane Williamson (919).

NZ win series after rain brings early end to second Test

NZ win series after rain brings early end to second Test

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Kane Williamson rode his luck to reach his 21st Test century

'We were tested by Scotland; need to learn from this'

'We were tested by Scotland; need to learn from this'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Captain Kane Williamson says New Zealand were tested by a spirited Scotland in their T20 World Cup Super 12s match in Dubai on Wednesday and they need to learn from the outing.

WTC final: Captain Kohli leads India's revival on Day 2

WTC final: Captain Kohli leads India's revival on Day 2

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

India were 146 for 3 against New Zealand before bad light stopped play in the weather-marred World Test Championship final, in Southampton, on Saturday.