Hubbali, June 27 (IANS) Experienced batter Manish Pandey rolled back the years with a composed unbeaten 43 as Gulbarga Mystics registered a thrilling three-wicket victory over Mysuru Warriors in the Maharaja Trophy KSCA T20 Tournament in Hubbali on Saturday.Chasing a modest target of 156, the Mystics appeared to be cruising at 66 for one before a dramatic collapse triggered by Ritesh Bhatkal, reduced them to 77 for four. Pandey then anchored the chase with his trademark calmness, steering his si…
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Chennai, June 27 (IANS) Skipper Bhavika Ahire led from the front with a fine half-century as India women’s U19 completed a clinical 3-0 T20I series sweep over Sri Lanka U19 with a comfortable seven-wicket victory in the third and final game at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.Chasing a modest 117, India U19 cruised home in 18.4 overs, courtesy a captain’s knock from Bhavika (50) and an unbeaten 27 by Ira Jadhav. For her consistent performances in the series, Bhavika was also rightfully…
Bristol, June 27 (IANS) West Indies veteran leg-spinner Afy Fletcher said the team is in a positive frame of mind and focused on executing their plans as they clash with Ireland in a crucial Women’s T20 World Cup clash on Saturday to seal a place in the semi-finals.The Caribbean side entered the contest knowing that a victory over Ireland at the County Ground would seal their place in the last four after winning three of their first four matches. Ireland, meanwhile, are already out of semifinal …
London, June 27 (IANS) Few group-stage fixtures carry the weight of India versus Australia, and Sunday’s meeting at Lord’s promises exactly that. With the Women’s T20 World Cup knockout stage approaching, both teams have plenty riding on the outcome despite occupying contrasting positions in Group 1.Australia have been virtually flawless throughout the tournament, collecting maximum points from four matches and establishing themselves as the benchmark once again. Their impressive net run rate me…
Belfast, June 28 (IANS) India will have little time to dwell on their shock defeat in the series opener as they return to the Civil Service Cricket Club on Sunday for a must-win second and final T20I against a confident Ireland side eager to script another piece of history.The reigning T20 World Cup champions were outplayed in all three departments of the game on Friday as Ireland recovered from 36/3 to post 182/9 before dismissing India for 148 to register their first-ever T20I victory over the…
New Delhi, June 26 (IANS) Ireland wicketkeeper-batter Ben Calitz said there is no separate plan for India’s teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, ahead of the two-match T20I series starting at the Civil Service Cricket Ground in Stormont. Whether he’s handed his cap in the first game or be made to wait for an international debut, all the buzz in Ireland has been around Sooryavanshi and the fireworks he generates with the bat in hand. Sooryavanshi is coming off a jaw-dropping IPL 2026…
Bristol, June 25 (IANS) Pakistan opener Gull Feroza has been issued an official reprimand and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC Code of Conduct during her team’s Group A match against Australia in the ongoing Women’s T20 World Cup.The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that Feroza violated Article 2.2 of the global governing body’s code, which pertains to the “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings” during a…
Manchester, June 24 (IANS) Asserting that she now considers herself a complete all-rounder, opener Shafali Verma said she is ready to raise her hand and deliver in any situation as India look to put their semifinal aspirations on track when they take the field for a crucial 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup Group A match against Bangladesh.Shafali had impressive figures of 1-22 in her four overs against South Africa at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground, though India lost by six wickets and got their firs…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) As the Madhya Pradesh Premier League enters its business end, Chambal Ghariyals have emerged as one of the standout teams of the season, finishing the league stage at the top of the table. But for India pacer Avesh Khan, success in cricket is not determined by talent alone.Having spent years in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and represented India at the highest level, Avesh believes the biggest differentiator between players is their ability to constantly evolve. “Tale…
Manchester, June 24 (IANS) India’s path to the Women’s T20 World Cup semi-finals remains firmly in their own hands, but Thursday’s meeting with Bangladesh offers little room for complacency. With the tournament entering a decisive phase, Harmanpreet Kaur’s side must find answers to growing concerns that have surfaced despite occupying a strong position in Group A. The biggest challenge for India is no longer at the top of the order. Questions surrounding the opening partnership have largely disa…