India couldn’t capitalize on a 143-run first innings lead as they were bowled out for 255 on Day 3 of the second Test. Despite a target of 399, the hosts had 15 overs to tackle the explosive duo of Zak Crawley and Ben Duckett. Jasprit Bumrah and Mukesh Kumar were seeking a breakthrough when unexpected […]
England reinvigorated their chances in the second Test in Vizag by claiming four Indian wickets during the first session of Day 3, despite conceding a first-innings lead of 143. James Anderson initiated the shift in momentum by dismissing both Indian openers with excellent deliveries. However, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Gill, forming a dynamic partnership, resisted […]
Having been compelled to bat first due to losing the toss, Joe Clarke and Michael Pepper provided a quick start with a 40-run partnership before Akif Raja dismissed Pepper in the fifth over. Clarke also departed in the following over, and by the end of the powerplay, the Knight Riders were at 55/2. Scott Kuggleijn […]
After losing six wickets in just 13 overs, the Knight Riders desperately needed a counter-attack from their lower order. Andre Russell, in great form, took on the challenge. The KKR star aggressively attacked the DC bowlers, scoring 41 runs at a striking rate of over 250. However, his quick and effective assault was cut short […]
In the lead-up to the second Test against England, Team India skipper Rohit Sharma urged his teammates to give their all on the field, leaving no room for criticism regarding their effort. This directive followed widespread accusations of a lackadaisical approach, echoing sentiments from both fans and pundits after the team’s defeat in the first […]
On the second day of the Vizag Test, England initially celebrated a successful effort in restricting India to what seemed like a below-par first innings total of 396 on a seemingly docile track. However, their optimism was swiftly dampened by the home team’s bowling unit, especially an inspired Jasprit Bumrah, who took charge after Lunch. […]
In the battle for the Qualifier 1 spot, English batsman Tom Abell took charge against the opposition bowlers after the powerplay, despite losing Dawid Malan early in the innings. In the eleventh over, Abell unleashed a barrage of aggression against Tabraiz Shamsi, smashing two fours and a six. However, Shamsi had the last laugh, outsmarting […]
The 18th encounter in the ILT20 didn’t go as planned for Akeal Hosein, who missed a straightforward catch from Johnson Charles after facing consecutive sixes in the powerplay. Despite this mishap, the Caribbean all-rounder bounced back impressively in his third over, claiming two wickets in consecutive deliveries and celebrating in his unique style. In the […]
On the first day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Colombo, Sri Lanka seized control by dismissing the visitors for 198, with the seasoned Vishwa Fernando taking four wickets. Rahmat Shah emerged as the lone batter displaying the potential for a substantial innings, battling hard during his 139-ball stay for 91 and striking 13 […]
India cautiously began their innings on a docile Vizag pitch, with Yashasvi Jaiswal displaying intent and Rohit Sharma opting for a defensive approach. The opening partnership reached 40, but debutant Shoaib Bashir dismissed Sharma just as the duo seemed settled. Shubman Gill added momentum with streaky boundaries but fell for 34. Jaiswal, undeterred, reached a […]