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Guwahati: India continued their dominant run in the T20 series against New Zealand by winning the third match at the Barasapara Stadium, Guwahati, by 8 wickets. The target of 154 runs was chased down in just 10 overs, with both Abhishek Sharma and captain Suryakumar Yadav scoring crucial half-centuries. Sharma’s Contribution Enables Yadav’s FiftySuryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten fifty was made possible thanks to Abhishek Sharma’s presence and guidance at the crease. With India needing 7 runs from 2 balls in the 10th over, Sharma encouraged Yadav to finish the match. Yadav struck a four on the penultimate ball to complete his fifty and sealed the match with another boundary on the final delivery. While Sharma could have finished the game himself, he chose to motivate his captain, highlighting ...

Guwahati: In the third T20 of the five-match series between India and New Zealand, young Indian opener Abhishek Sharma set the Barasapara Cricket Stadium on fire with an explosive batting display. India won the match by 8 wickets, chasing a target of 154 in just 10 overs, with Sharma playing a pivotal role. Sharma smashed 68 runs off just 20 balls at a strike rate of 340, including 7 fours and 5 sixes. His blistering knock featured a rapid half-century in only 14 deliveries, marking the second-fastest T20 fifty for India. Kiwi Players Examine Sharma’s BatAfter the match, New Zealand players Devon Conway and Jacob Duffy were seen inspecting Sharma’s bat—a moment that quickly went viral on social media. Sharma appeared to enjoy the light-hearted attention with a big smile. Match Sum...

New Delhi: The ongoing controversy between the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Bangladesh over the T20 World Cup 2026 has finally reached a resolution. Bangladesh had insisted on not traveling to India for the tournament, which created significant tension with the ICC. The ICC has now made its final decision, replacing Bangladesh with Scotland for the T20 World Cup 2026. As a result, Bangladesh has been excluded from the tournament, giving Scotland a major opportunity to compete on the global stage. This decision marks a significant development in the lead-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup, as Scotland prepares to participate in what promises to be a highly competitive event.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season is just around the corner, and fans are eagerly anticipating the action. Adding to the excitement, cricket legend MS Dhoni has officially begun practice for the upcoming season. Dhoni Returns to the NetsThe Jharkhand State Cricket Association (JSCA) shared a video on their official Instagram handle showing Dhoni putting on his yellow pads and holding his bat while interacting with someone off-camera. The caption read: “Look who’s back – the pride of JSCA, Mahendra Singh Dhoni.” Chennai Super Kings Eye Sixth TitleIPL 2026 will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) competing for their sixth IPL title. After a disappointing previous season, where CSK won only 4 out of 14 matches and finished at the bottom of the points table, the team will look to bou...

Indian cricket star Rishabh Pant has been left out of the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024. Pant, who was part of India’s victorious 2024 T20 World Cup team, has now fallen behind in the team management’s selection priorities, with preference given to players like Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Jitesh Sharma, and Dhruv Jurel. Pant last featured in a T20 match in July 2024. The selectors chose Samson and Kishan as the two wicketkeeper-batsmen to defend India’s title. Despite Pant’s long absence from the T20 side, former New Zealand wicketkeeper Ian Smith expressed disagreement with the decision. Speaking to PTI, Smith said, “I would select Rishabh Pant in my team any day. I am surprised he is not here. He is an incredibly talented player and can win matches. That is what T20 cricke...

India defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets in the second T20 match of the five-match series held at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium in Raipur on January 23, 2026. With this victory, India took a 2-0 lead in the series. Chasing a target of 210 set by New Zealand, India achieved the target in just 15.2 overs, losing only three wickets. Ishan Kishan played a sensational innings for India, scoring 76 runs off just 32 balls at a strike rate of 237.50, including 11 boundaries and 2 sixes. His brilliant performance earned him the Player of the Match award. Speaking after the match, Kishan opened up about his long-awaited return to the national side. He had been dropped from the team for a significant period and had been focusing on domestic cricket to regain form. ...

New Delhi:The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian women’s squad for the one-off Test match against Australia, scheduled to be played from March 6 to 9, 2026, at the Perth Stadium. The Test match is part of a high-profile multi-format series that also includes three T20 Internationals and three One-Day Internationals. Experienced all-rounder Harmanpreet Kaur will lead the Indian side, while Smriti Mandhana has been named vice-captain. The squad features a strong blend of experience and youth, underlining India’s intent to challenge the formidable Australian team in the longest format of the game. The team includes key players such as Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh, Harleen Deol, Deepti Sharma, Renuka Singh Thakur and Sneha Rana, providi...

India continued their impressive T20 form by defeating New Zealand in the second match of the five-match series, chasing a massive target of 209 runs with seven wickets in hand. This remarkable chase now ranks among the highest successful run chases in Indian T20 cricket history. 2026 – 209 vs New Zealand, RaipurIn Raipur, India chased down New Zealand’s 209-run total with 28 balls to spare. Despite an early wobble at 6/2, Ishan Kishan’s explosive 76 off 32 balls, featuring 11 fours and 4 sixes, turned the match around. Captain Suryakumar Yadav then took charge with an unbeaten 82 off 37 balls, ending a long personal half-century drought. Shivam Dubey’s cameo added further stability. Kishan and Yadav stitched a 122-run partnership in just 48 balls, sealing one of India’s most dominant c...

In a thrilling encounter against New Zealand, Ishan Kishan delivered a sensational batting performance in the first T20 match. His explosive innings was complemented by India captain Suryakumar Yadav, who guided the team to a convincing victory. India defeated New Zealand by 7 wickets in the second match of the five-match T20 series. Ishan Kishan played a blazing knock despite early wickets falling, and Suryakumar Yadav provided crucial support from the other end. After the match, the captain revealed that he had been slightly annoyed with Kishan for not rotating the strike during the powerplay. Ishan Kishan’s Spectacular Innings Ishan Kishan reached his half-century in just 21 balls, contributing significantly to India’s powerplay score of 75—India’s second-highest in the powerpl...

Raipur: The Indian cricket team secured a commanding 7-wicket win over New Zealand in the second T20I, with Ishan Kishan’s explosive batting turning the tide. Chasing a challenging target of 209, India faced early pressure after losing both openers cheaply—Sanju Samson scored 6 runs, and Abhishek Sharma was dismissed for a golden duck. Ishan Kishan Shines Under PressureComing in at number three, Ishan Kishan played a fearless innings, dominating the New Zealand bowlers. In just 32 balls, he smashed 76 runs, including 11 fours and 4 sixes, maintaining a strike rate above 200. His blistering knock laid the foundation for India’s rapid chase. Suryakumar Yadav’s Support and CelebrationCaptain Suryakumar Yadav remained composed at the other end before accelerating with Kishan. The duo sti...