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India score maiden Test win in South Africa

India score maiden Test win in South Africa

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

India cantered to a historic 123-run victory over South Africa in the first Test.

'AB showing why he's simply the best'

'AB showing why he's simply the best'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Reaction to South African AB de Villiers smashing the fastest ever one-day century in 31 balls against the West Indies at The Wanderers on Sunday.

Test cricket's biggest victories

Test cricket's biggest victories

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Following Australia's 282-run win over India in the final Test in Adelaide on Saturday, here is the list of largest Test cricket victories.

Chance for Indians to redeem themselves in CLT20

Chance for Indians to redeem themselves in CLT20

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

After 20 days of high-voltage cricket in Sri Lanka -- that ended in the World T20 triumph for the West Indies -- Indian players have a chance to redeem themselves when the Champions League Twenty20 kicks-off in Johannesburg on Tuesday.

South Africa look to end five-year Durban drought

South Africa look to end five-year Durban drought

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

South Africa will seek to arrest a dismal Durban run of four straight defeats at Kingsmead when they host India in the second and final Test on Thursday, four days after their epic draw in Johannesburg.

India face daunting task in post-Tendulkar era as SA ODIs kick-off

India face daunting task in post-Tendulkar era as SA ODIs kick-off

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

A stern test of character awaits Team India's brigade of young batsmen when they face South Africa in a three-match ODI series starting in Johannesburg on Thursday.

INTERESTING numbers from Day 3 of the Delhi Test

INTERESTING numbers from Day 3 of the Delhi Test

Rediff.com6 Dec 2015

Captain Virat Kohli roared back to form with a scintillating unbeaten 83 as India further consolidated their position with whopping overall lead of 403 runs at stumps on Day 3 of the fourth and final Test against South Africa at the Feroz Shah Kotla, in Delhi, on Saturday.

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

India to tour South Africa for all-format series in December-January

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

India will tour South Africa for an all-format series in December-January, Cricket South Africa (CSA) said on Thursday. According to the itinerary announced by CSA, India is set to play three Test matches, as many ODIs and four T20Is during the tour.

Pollock announces retirement

Pollock announces retirement

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Pollock is playing in his 108th Test. He has also scored 3781 runs to rank among the leading all-rounders of all time. He has played in 298 one-day internationals, scoring 3476 runs and taking 387 wickets.

Tendulkar collapsed in hotel room after Aus match

Tendulkar collapsed in hotel room after Aus match

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Sachin Tendulkar sustained a cut on his cheek and was lucky not to break his nose after collapsing in his hotel room on the eve of India's last Champions Trophy match against the West Indies.

It all comes down to hard work for De Villiers

It all comes down to hard work for De Villiers

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

AB de Villiers smashed West Indies bowlers from pillar to post for the quickest 150 in one-day internationals on Friday but the South African skipper said only hard work earns a batsman the right to dominate in such a fashion.

PHOTOS: Fired up De Villiers had aggression on his mind

PHOTOS: Fired up De Villiers had aggression on his mind

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Here are the images of some of the shots that De Villiers played enroute his record-breaking fastest One-Day century.

Matthew Hayden factfile

Matthew Hayden factfile

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

Brief factbox on Australia batsman Matthew Hayden who announced his retirement from international cricket on Tuesday.

2011 World Cup: India in Group B with England, SA

2011 World Cup: India in Group B with England, SA

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

India have been placed in Group B -- along with England and South Africa -- for the 2011 World Cup in the sub-continent, the International Cricket Council (ICC) announced on Wednesday after a Board meeting in Johannesburg. In Group A there will be Australia, Pakistan, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, Zimbabwe, Canada and Kenya.

Australia's Bailey shares a record with Brian Lara. Check it out!

Australia's Bailey shares a record with Brian Lara. Check it out!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Australia batsman George Bailey equalled Brian Lara's Test record for most runs off an over against England at the WACA in Perth on Monday.

Rahul hits ton but Dhoni fails to finish as India lose by 1 run

Rahul hits ton but Dhoni fails to finish as India lose by 1 run

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Mahendra Singh Dhoni failed to finish off the match and was dismissed off the final delivery with just two runs needed for victory as India went down by one run in a thrilling finish in the first T20 International against West Indies in Florida, on Saturday.

Why India Ruled on Day 1

Why India Ruled on Day 1

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the interesting numbers from the first day of the India-England Test at Trent Bridge.

Injury-hit Kiwis face stiff task against Pakistan

Injury-hit Kiwis face stiff task against Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

Their second successive ICC title in sight, a confident Pakistan takes on an injury-ravaged but spirited New Zealand in the second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy in Johannesburg on Saturday.

I am pretty pleased with the effort the boys put in: Kohli

I am pretty pleased with the effort the boys put in: Kohli

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

India's five-pronged attack failed to grab six opposition wickets on the final day as the West Indies managed to eke out a draw in the second Test in Kingston but captain Virat Kohli defended his bowlers, saying that they had given their best under the circumstances.

Numbers Game: Figure out Gayle's record-breaking double!

Numbers Game: Figure out Gayle's record-breaking double!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Chris Gayle bludgeoned his way into the record books by becoming the first player to score a double century in the World Cup.

Gayle forces Windies to victory over South Africa

Gayle forces Windies to victory over South Africa

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Chris Gayle blazed a half-century off 17 balls to power West Indies to a four-wicket victory over South Africa in the first Twenty20 international at Newlands on Friday.

Record-breaking De Villiers sets up huge South Africa win

Record-breaking De Villiers sets up huge South Africa win

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

AB De Villiers required just 31 balls for his genius to propel him to the fastest ever one-day international century, a matchless masterclass that left even Chris Gayle bowing in admiration as South Africa walloped West Indies on Sunday.

India meet Pakistan first in Champions Trophy

India meet Pakistan first in Champions Trophy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Holders Australia begins the defence of its ICC Champions Trophy crown against the West Indies in a repeat of the 2006 final. That match will take place as a day game at The Wanderers, Johannesburg, on Saturday, September 26 and is part of a blockbuster day of action as, later on, India and Pakistan will go head-to-head in a day-night encounter at Centurion Park.

A cricket feature to make you smile

A cricket feature to make you smile

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Rajneesh Gupta lists some amazing coincidences in cricket -- a feature guaranteed to amuse you in these anxious times.

Ashwin 49 going on 50: All the Numbers

Ashwin 49 going on 50: All the Numbers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

As Ashwin plays his 50th Test, Rajneesh Gupta gives us the offie's awesome numbers.

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Is this New Zealand's World Cup?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Semi-finalists six times. Runner-up in 2015. Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers for the New Zealand team from World Cups.

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Australia sink to 10th lowest Ashes total, 39th overall in Tests

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Check out the lowest totals in Ashes history after England bowled Australia out for 60 in the fourth Test at Trent Bridge on Thursday.

'Gayle is right up there with Sir Viv in the way he tears attacks'

'Gayle is right up there with Sir Viv in the way he tears attacks'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

'To destroy an attack like that, the only person in my time that I would put him with is Sir Vivian, because Sir Vivian used to go out there and destroy attacks like that.'

India head to happy hunting ground for second Test against Proteas

India head to happy hunting ground for second Test against Proteas

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Victorious India will seek more of the same when the second Test against South Africa starts at The Wanderers on Monday, but for the home side there is much to ponder as they try to level the series at a ground where they have never beaten the visitors.

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rohit's super stats from Visakhapatnam Test

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents the numbers from the first Test.

England squad: Pen sketches

England squad: Pen sketches

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Ireland have scripted most upsets at the World Cup!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Statistical highlights on associate member countries defeating Test-playing nations at the 50-over World Cup after Ireland beat West Indies by four wickets in the Pool B match at Nelson, New Zealand on Monday.

South Africa name ODI team to face India

South Africa name ODI team to face India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

The team that lost in the Champions Trophy semi-final to the West Indies will take on India in the first of five ODI in Johannesburg on November 19.

Australia pull off record run chase in T20I history!

Australia pull off record run chase in T20I history!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Australia beat New Zealand by five wickets in their tri-series clash at Eden Park on Friday.

India make it five in a row against Sri Lanka

India make it five in a row against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

India have won five bilateral ODI series in a row against Sri Lanka -- 6-1 in India in 2005-06, 2-1 in India in 2006-07, 3-2 in Sri Lanka in 2008-09, 4-1 in Sri Lanka in 2008-09 and 3-1 in India in 2009-10.

Which Indian has the best average in the 4th innings?

Which Indian has the best average in the 4th innings?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the numbers from the first Test in Rajkot.

Kuldeep Yadav's rise and Yuzvendra Chahal's fall

Kuldeep Yadav's rise and Yuzvendra Chahal's fall

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Tahir felt left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep was able to grab the opportunities that came along his way.

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

CSA T20 League: Du Plessis named as marquee signing by CSK-owned team

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The inaugural edition of the CSA T20 League is scheduled to be played in January-February 2023 and all the six franchises in the tournament have been acquired by current IPL team owners.

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

49 ODI Centuries: Record Stands Tall

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Among his many achievements, his 49 ODI centuries stand out as a testament to his mastery of the format.

How inexperienced South Africa outdid mighty India

How inexperienced South Africa outdid mighty India

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

South Africa head coach Mark Boucher has ranked the remarkable, come-from-behind 2-1 series triumph over world No. 1 India as one of the best in the Rainbow Nation's Test cricket history.