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The Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) demonstrated flashes of brilliance in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, maintaining consistency but ultimately falling short of the playoff threshold, finishing seventh in the league stage. Lucknow Super Giants’ IPL 2025 campaign This performance was an improvement on their previous season’s early momentum, re-emphasizing their strategy of building around a strong core of proven …

New Zealand defeated England by 4 wickets in the first ODI at Mount Maunganui marking a thrilling start to the three-match series as the hosts chased down 224 with 80 balls to spare despite a gallant hundred from England skipper Harry Brook in a dramatic Day-Night encounter at the Bay Oval.​ Harry Brook’s fighting hundred lifts England from ruins  England …

England captain Harry Brook produced a sensational knock under immense pressure, scripting history with a blistering century in the first ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui. Despite England’s top-order collapse, Brook’s fearless counterattack propelled his team to a respectable total and etched his name in the record books as the first England captain to score an ODI …

IPL 2025 season marked a significant milestone for Punjab Kings (PBKS). Under the capable leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer and the strategic guidance of head coach Ricky Ponting, PBKS reached the IPL final for the first time in a decade. This impressive turnaround has instilled a sense of optimism for the franchise, but with the IPL 2026 mini auction looming, …

The anticipation for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction is already building, as franchises look to fine-tune their squads after the last season and before a potential mega-auction in 2027. This smaller but crucial auction offers teams a chance to plug specific gaps, particularly in the all-rounder department, and inject fresh, high-impact talent into their playing XIs. With a …

The One Day International series between New Zealand and England kicks off tomorrow, Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the scenic Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. Following an abbreviated T20I series that saw England take a 1-0 win (with two washouts), both teams will be keen to secure an early advantage in the 50-over format. The return of veteran batsman Kane …

Scoring a single One Day International (ODI) century is a career highlight; scoring multiple tons against a powerhouse like Australia, known for its fiery pace and relentless competitive spirit, is a testament to true batting genius. For decades, the Australian cricket team has fielded world-class bowling attacks, making hundreds against them particularly difficult to come by. However, a select group …

The stage is set for the first One Day International (ODI) between New Zealand and England, kicking off on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. This marks the beginning of a three-match ODI series that follows a rain-hit T20I leg, which England edged 1-0. For New Zealand, this series carries added importance as several key …

In a historic moment at the Sydney Cricket Ground, India’s batting giants Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli etched their names alongside legends Sachin Tendulkar and Sourav Ganguly, equaling their record for the most 150-plus partnerships in One-Day Internationals (ODIs). The pair’s majestic 168-run unbeaten stand guided India to a nine-wicket win over Australia in the third ODI, marking another golden …

Jonathan Trott, the head coach of the Afghanistan men’s cricket team, has publicly criticized the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) for its ‘complete lack of communication,’ revealing that he has been excluded from the squad selection process in recent months. His comments came in the wake of Afghanistan’s crushing innings defeat to Zimbabwe in the one-off Test, a result that has …