News for 'match-winning performance'

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Trott, who played 68 ODIs and seven T20 matches, has scored 18,662 runs in first class cricket.

Star Performer: Run-machine Kohli keeps India in overdrive

Star Performer: Run-machine Kohli keeps India in overdrive

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Virat Kohli underlined his status as the best batsman in world cricket with another match-winning innings to carry India into the final of the World T20.

Aus are tough, but not impossible to beat: Mortaza

Aus are tough, but not impossible to beat: Mortaza

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

'It won't be easy like the other matches but confidence is the main thing... If we took that confidence into the ground and deliver to our best, you never know'

Fast bowling concerns for RCB as Virat-Rohit clash

Fast bowling concerns for RCB as Virat-Rohit clash

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

After scores of 14 and 1, Virat Kohli is due for a big one and will be hoping to spend more time in the middle when Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Mumbai Indians in the IPL in Dubai.

Should India Pick Kishan, Umran For 2nd ODI?

Should India Pick Kishan, Umran For 2nd ODI?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Who do you think should be part of India's playing XI for Wednesday's must-win second ODI against Bangladesh?

Rashid dedicates MoM award to Afghanistan cricket blast victims

Rashid dedicates MoM award to Afghanistan cricket blast victims

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The 19-year-old man of the moment dedicated his match-winning performance in the IPL's second qualifier to those who lost their lives in his native - the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad.

Watch out for these TOP 5 bowlers in IPL 2022

Watch out for these TOP 5 bowlers in IPL 2022

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

A look at the top five bowlers, who are expected to make a difference in IPL 2022.

Root praises 'born match-winner' Stokes after Newlands heroics

Root praises 'born match-winner' Stokes after Newlands heroics

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

England captain Joe Root hailed the influence of 'golden nugget' Ben Stokes

England ODIs: Hardik, Pant Glitter

England ODIs: Hardik, Pant Glitter

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

How India's players rated in the three-match ODI series.

England's Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

England's Ben Stokes nominated for New Zealander of the Year

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

England all-rounder Ben Stokes, born in New Zealand, played a crucial role in England's World Cup victory and he starred for the hosts in the final match against New Zealand.

Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win over Proteas

Bangladesh claim historic ODI series win over Proteas

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Taskin claimed key wickets to ensure a steady procession of home batsmen, Janneman Malan top-scoring with 39.

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy: Gambhir

Time to remove Kohli from RCB captaincy: Gambhir

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Former India opener and two-time IPL champion skipper Gautam Gambhir believes Virat Kohli's non-performance as Royal Challengers Bangalore captain should lead to his removal from the hot seat as it is now a question of accountability.

What Went Wrong For India Against South Africa

What Went Wrong For India Against South Africa

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Electing to bat, India's batting line-up came undone against South Africa's pace battery on a bouncy Perth wicket as they were reduced to 49/5 before Suryakumar Yadav played the rescue act.

The man who sent India crashing to defeat in New Zealand

The man who sent India crashing to defeat in New Zealand

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

New Zealand's towering new all-rounder Kyle Jamieson provided a second consecutive match-winning performance in the second Test against India at Hagley Oval on Monday as the home side clinched a 2-0 series win. He took Player of the Series honours after taking 5-45 in India's first innings followed by 49 batting at number nine as India's pace bowlers fought back on a green pitch offering extravagant movement off the seam.

Women's Asia Cup: Shafali shines as India trounce Bangladesh

Women's Asia Cup: Shafali shines as India trounce Bangladesh

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

India beat Bangladesh by 59 runs in Women's Asia Cup

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

Need Bumrah more as bowler than as a captain: Dravid

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

England have been in sensational form under new red-ball coach Brendon McCullum. The Ben Stokes-led side are coming off a 3-0 Test series win over New Zealand.

Gavaskar on why India must pick Karthik for T20 World Cup

Gavaskar on why India must pick Karthik for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The legendary Sunil Gavaskar reckons that Dinesh Karthik can play the role of a finisher for the Indian team in the T20 World Cup later this year.

Elgar salutes Rabada for game-changing spell

Elgar salutes Rabada for game-changing spell

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

'Sometimes KG needs a rocket. You could then almost sense the intensity and focus... he was in the zone.'

With five games in 9 days, KKR players are tired

With five games in 9 days, KKR players are tired

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

KKR slumped to their third straight defeat after losing to CSK by five wickets in a home game, in Kolkata, on Sunday.

'Ronaldo creates one problem but solves 100'

'Ronaldo creates one problem but solves 100'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

For all his titles and incomparable statistics, Ronaldo sometimes appears to have an overbearing presence on a team

How India steamrolled South Africa in Vizag

How India steamrolled South Africa in Vizag

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Chahal picked up three wickets while conceding 20 runs in his quota of four overs as South Africa faltered in their chase for the first time in the series after picking up victories in Delhi and Cuttack.

Battle royal in offing as Bengal-Saurashtra clash in Ranji final

Battle royal in offing as Bengal-Saurashtra clash in Ranji final

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

A red-hot Bengal will have a chance to win their first Ranji Trophy title in 33 years when they face Saurashtra, bolstered by the return of pacer and domestic game heavyweight Jaydev Unadkat, in the summit clash in Kolkata from Thursday.

Stokes on how England bounced back after shock Ireland loss

Stokes on how England bounced back after shock Ireland loss

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The shock loss to Ireland did hurt but the players moved on quickly from that 'little blip' to focus on the road ahead, said star England all-rounder Ben Stokes.

St. Petersburg semis cast promises footballing theatre

St. Petersburg semis cast promises footballing theatre

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

A compelling cast of players, two attacking teams propelled by great pace and a clash between neighbours to boot.

Shami comes to pace partner Bumrah's defence

Shami comes to pace partner Bumrah's defence

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

"How can people forget Jasprit Bumrah's numerous match-winning performances just after a couple of indifferent ODI games?" asked a miffed Mohammed Shami on Saturday to counter the criticism levelled at his new ball partner. Bumrah went wicketless in all three of India's defeats against New Zealand in the ODIs with questions being raised over his performance.

'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

'Neutral' Shankar not losing sleep over World Cup selection

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

India all-rounder Vijay Shankar insists he is not losing sleep over his selection.

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

2022: A forgettable year for Indian cricket team

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Indian cricket in 2022 was chaotic, to say the least and messy at most of the time both on and off the field.

'Congratulations to India on this significant victory'

'Congratulations to India on this significant victory'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Sports Minister Vijay Goel, Amitabh Bachchan, Ranveer Singh congratulate Team India after 'scintillating all-round performance'

Asia Cup T20: KL Rahul, Chahar set for comeback

Asia Cup T20: KL Rahul, Chahar set for comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Senior opener and first-choice vice-captain KL Rahul is expected to reclaim his place back in the Indian team along with seamer Deepak Chahar when the squad will be selected for the Asia Cup on August 8.

Babar, Healy voted ICC players of the month

Babar, Healy voted ICC players of the month

Rediff.com10 May 2021

From the Southern Stars, Healy was deservingly chosen for her dominant show against all types of bowling in the recent series against New Zealand.

India seek bowling balance in must-win game against Sri Lanka

India seek bowling balance in must-win game against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

India went in with five bowling options against Pakistan on Sunday and it did not work out in their favour

Rest of India trounce Saurashtra to win Irani Trophy

Rest of India trounce Saurashtra to win Irani Trophy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Kuldeep Sen blew away the last two batters with scorching pace and steep bounce to finish with a match haul of eight wickets as Rest of India won their 29th Irani Trophy with a walk-in-the-park eight-wicket victory over Saurashtra.

Bengal oust champs MP, set up Ranji final against Saurashtra

Bengal oust champs MP, set up Ranji final against Saurashtra

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Saurashtra secured a place in the Ranji Trophy final for the fifth time in the history of the tournament, defeating Karnataka

'We shall not be moved' sing fans as Reds march on

'We shall not be moved' sing fans as Reds march on

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Liverpool charge towards English Premier League title with win at Wolves. Here are images from the match played on Thursday.

Turning Points: RCB Bowlers Keep It Tight; Kohli Dropped

Turning Points: RCB Bowlers Keep It Tight; Kohli Dropped

Rediff.com20 May 2022

RCB will hope their win materialises into a spot in the play-offs, especially given the way their bowlers performed and Kohli getting his mojo back.

Coach Bhave decodes the rise of CSK pacer Mukesh

Coach Bhave decodes the rise of CSK pacer Mukesh

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

Left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary has grabbed opportunities provided by Chennai Super Kings with seven wickets from seven games, including a man-of-the-match winning 3/19 against Mumbai Indians.

I had self belief in my batting: Rashid

I had self belief in my batting: Rashid

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Rashid Khan says he has the self-belief to execute such performances after working on his batting in the last two years.

Mithali, Deepti, Shreyas nominated for Player of the Month award

Mithali, Deepti, Shreyas nominated for Player of the Month award

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Indian men's team batter Shreyas Iyer, women's team captain Mithali Raj and star all-rounder Deepti Sharma were on Wednesday nominated for the ICC's Player of the Month award.

Dhoni's still got the hunger, says CSK captain Jadeja

Dhoni's still got the hunger, says CSK captain Jadeja

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni 'is still hungry' and Chennai Super Kings stay afloat in IPL 2022 after the legend's latest Houdini act at the death. And they are all that matter to skipper Ravindra Jadeja.

IPL 2022: SRH eye fourth win, run into Punjab Kings

IPL 2022: SRH eye fourth win, run into Punjab Kings

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

SRH and PBKS will go all out to snap the two crucial points to nose ahead in the race for play-offs.