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Jan

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Ishan Kishan joins stellar list with exceptional performance against New Zealand in second T20I

Star India batter Ishan Kishan performed exceptionally well against New Zealand in the second T20I of the ongoing series, being named the Player of the Match, Kishan etched his name in an elite list through his brilliant performance. New Delhi: Team India put forth an exceptional performance in the second T20I of the ongoing five-game series against New Zealand. The two sides locked horns in Raipur on January 23, and the clash saw the Black Caps post a total of 208 runs in the first innings, which Team India chased down with ease.  The duo of Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar…

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24

Jan

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New Zealand’s Zak Foulkes registers unwanted record after 2nd T20I loss against India

New Zealand's Zak Foulkes had a forgettable day as the Black Caps lost the second T20I of the ongoing five-game series against India. Conceding 67 runs in three overs, Foulkes registered an unwanted record to his name as well. Raipur: The Indian team registered a dominant win over New Zealand in the second T20I of the ongoing five-game series. The two sides locked horns at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on January 23, and thanks to the exceptional knocks by Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue registered an emphatic win.  While India won the…

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24

Jan

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Sunrisers Eastern Cape join Perth Scorchers in elite list, defeat Paarl Royals to secure SA20 final berth

Sunrisers Eastern Cape put forth a brilliant performance against Paarl Royals in the Qualifier clash of the ongoing SA20. Making it to the final, the side joined Perth Scorchers in an elite list as they scripted history. New Delhi: The stage is set for the final of the ongoing SA20 2025-26. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be taking on Pretoria Capitals in the summit clash of the tournament at Newlands, Cape Town, on January 25. It is worth noting that Sunrisers managed to reach the tournament final after they defeated Paarl Royals in Qualifier 2 of the competition.  Notably, this will…

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23

Jan

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ICC contemplating strict action against Bangladesh over boycott of T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh have refused to change their stance in the T20 World Cup row. They are refusing to travel to India for the mega event, citing security concerns. Scotland will most likely replace Bangladesh in the tournament, with the latter team facing action. New Delhi: ICC Chairman Jay Shah is contemplating strict action against Bangladesh for refusing to travel to India for the T20 World Cup 2026. They want their matches to be shifted to Sri Lanka, which the ICC has denied, and even the board members voted in favour of replacing Bangladesh in the meeting. Even after this, the BCB…

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23

Jan

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Why is Jasprit Bumrah not playing for India vs New Zealand in 2nd T20I in Raipur?

India and New Zealand locked horns today in the second T20I of the five-match series. The hosts are already leading 1-0 in the series and the hosts made two changes to their playing XI. Apart from Axar Patel, fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah is also not playing this game. Here's why: Raipur: The second T20I between India and New Zealand is being played today at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. India skipper Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and opted to bowl first, while also confirming that Jasprit Bumrah is not playing for India in this game. Apart from him,…

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23

Jan

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Irfan Pathan shakes hands with Pakistan players in friendly game after backing India’s no-handshake stand

Irfan Pathan’s post-match handshake and hug with Shoaib Malik in a Jeddah friendly sparked debate online, clashing with India’s no-handshake policy against Pakistan despite Pathan supporting the stance during the Asia Cup, highlighting tensions in unofficial cricket encounters. New Delhi: A post-match moment involving former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan and Pakistan veteran Shoaib Malik has sparked intense debate on social media, following a friendly contest in Jeddah that carried unexpected political undertones. The incident occurred after a Double Wicket World Cup game on January 22, where Pakistan edged past India by five runs in front of an enthusiastic crowd at…

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23

Jan

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How many runs does Suryakumar Yadav need to break Rohit Sharma’s record for most T20I runs for India?

Flamboyant batter Suryakumar Yadav wreaked havoc in the second T20I against New Zealand in Raipur. He made an unbeaten 82 runs off 37 balls as India won the match by seven wickets. As things stand, he now needs 1329 runs to break Rohit Sharma's all-time record of most T20I runs for India. Raipur: India captain Suryakumar Yadav was under the scanner after following his poor run of form in T20I cricket. He was struggling to get going and following which, questions were raised about his spot in the playing XI. However, the team management backed him through thick and thin…

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23

Jan

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India break Pakistan’s record in spectacular win over New Zealand in Raipur

India chased down 209 in just 15.2 overs against New Zealand in Raipur, winning with 28 balls to spare. Ishan Kishan’s 76 and Suryakumar Yadav’s unbeaten 82 helped India set the record for the fastest 200-plus chase by balls remaining. Raipur: India produced a record-setting performance in the second of the five-game T20I series against New Zealand at the Raipur stadium, delivering one of the most dominant run chases ever seen among full-member nations. Tasked with hunting down a demanding target of 209, the hosts completed the chase in just 15.2 overs with three wickets down, rewriting multiple records in…

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23

Jan

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Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav go berserk as India thrash New Zealand in Raipur

Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav rescued India after early losses, sharing a 122-run partnership in Raipur. Kishan’s 76 off 32 balls and Suryakumar’s aggressive finish sealed the win, easing pressure on the captain ahead of the five-match T20I series. Raipur: Chasing 209 runs could have been tricky for India, despite the dew, as Matt Henry and Jacob Duffy could have posed a serious threat. In fact, they did so, as Sanju Samso departed for six runs while Abhishek Sharma registered a golden duck for the first time in T20I cricket. As the hosts were reduced to 6/2, India were expected to…

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23

Jan

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Hardik Pandya surpasses Virat Kohli in T20Is, only Rohit Sharma ahead in race

Hardik Pandya surpassed Virat Kohli to become India’s second-most capped T20I player with 126 appearances during the second T20I vs New Zealand, trailing only Rohit Sharma, while continuing to deliver key all-round performances. Raipur: Hardik Pandya added another landmark to his international career during the second T20I against New Zealand, moving past Virat Kohli to become India’s second-most capped player in men’s T20Is. The all-rounder’s appearance in the match took his tally to 126 games in the format, edging him ahead of Kohli, who finished with 125 T20Is for India. Only Rohit Sharma now sits above Pandya on India’s all-time…

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