Cricket
Lahore, Apr 9 (UNI) Scotland stunned West Indies by 11 runs in their opening match of the Women’s World Cup qualifiers despite a herculean performance from opposing captain Hayley Matthews. Matthews reduced Scotland to 69-3 by the 16th over but Sarah Bryce with 55 off 56 balls gave the innings fresh impetus and Megan McColl…
Lahore, Apr 9 (UNI) Ireland lost nine wickets for only 83 runs as they collapsed from a strong position to suffer a 38-run defeat against hosts Pakistan in their opening Women’s World Cup qualifier here. The Irish restricted Pakistan to only 217 from 49 overs in Lahore with Jane Maguire taking three wickets as Aliya…
Bengaluru, Apr 9 (UNI) In a tournament often defined by power-packed performances and dominant personalities, Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel is quietly crafting his own brand of leadership — one built on humility, inclusion, and shared wisdom. Far from being the only voice in the dressing room, Axar actively seeks inputs from seasoned campaigners KL…
Ahmedabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Sai Sudharsan’s dazzling 82 off 53 balls and a brutal lower-order assault from Rahul Tewatia and Rashid Khan powered Gujarat Titans (GT) to a commanding total of 217 for 6 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL contest here on Wednesday. After being put in to bat by Rajasthan skipper Sanju…
Ahmedabad, Apr 9 (UNI) Star all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga’s absence due to personal reasons was the big news ahead of Rajasthan Royals’ clash with Gujarat Titans in the 23rd match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium here on Wednesday. RR skipper Sanju Samson confirmed the Sri Lankan leg-spinner’s unavailability at the toss and announced…
Chandigarh, (UNI) A fearless century by uncapped youngster Priyansh Arya lit up the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium as Punjab Kings stunned Chennai Super Kings by 18 runs in a high-scoring 22nd IPL 2025 clash on Tuesday. Priyansh’s blistering 103 off just 42 balls (7×4, 9×6) laid the foundation for Punjab’s imposing 219/6 —…
Chandigarh, Apr 8 (UNI) Punjab Kings’ newest sensation Priyansh Arya etched his name into the Indian Premier League (IPL) history books with a blistering century off just 39 balls against Chennai Super Kings here on Tuesday, becoming the fastest uncapped player to score a hundred in the league. The 22-year-old right-hander’s whirlwind knock not only…
Chandigarh, Apr 8 (UNI) Punjab Kings rode on a sensational century by uncapped IPL player Priyansh Arya to post a commanding 219 for 6 against Chennai Super Kings in the 22nd IPL 2025 clash here on Tuesday. After skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bat, it was the 24-year-old Priyansh who lit…
Dubai, Apr 8 (UNI) India’s middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer has been named among the nominees for the ICC Men’s Player of the Month award for March 2025, following his stellar role in steering India to Champions Trophy glory. Iyer emerged as the top scorer for India during the ICC Champions Trophy, amassing 172 runs in…
Kolkata, Apr 8 (UNI) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) held their nerve in a dramatic final over to edge out Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four runs in a run-fest at Eden Gardens on Tuesday, despite a valiant unbeaten knock from Rinku Singh. Chasing a daunting 239, KKR finished at 234 for 7 in their 20…
