Shami takes five on eventful 18-wicket day at Centurion

Following a complete wash-out on day two due to rain, India and South Africa made up for all the overs lost in an eventful day three at Centurion that saw a record 18 wickets fall. The visitors lost their final seven wickets for just 55 runs in the morning session before South Africa were rolled […]

Bumrah’s late blows give India the advantage on Day 4

India edged closer to victory on day four of the first Test at Centurion after Jasprit Bumrah picked up two crucial wickets in the final hour of play to derail South Africa’s run-chase. Needing 305 to win, the tourists restricted the Proteas to 94 for four at stumps and are now only six scalps away […]

Bowlers shine as India take 1-0 series lead at Centurion

After pulling off the great escape in Sydney and breaching the Gabba fortress in Brisbane to begin the new year, the Indian cricket team ended 2021 with another landmark overseas victory at Centurion as Virat Kohli’s side won the opening Test against South Africa by 113 runs. The Men in Blue wrapped up the win […]

KL Rahul shines as India enjoy perfect start to Centurion Test

KL Rahul’s classical century put India into a commanding position on day one of the opening Test against South Africa at Centurion. Powered by an excellent partnership from the openers, the tourists finished the day at 272 for three on a surprisingly docile wicket at SuperSport Park, which offered very little to the South African […]

Chennai Super Kings IPL 2021 Part II Preview

After their disastrous campaign in the UAE in IPL 2020, the Chennai Super Kings bounced back in style in the first half of IPL 2021, winning five of their first six games of the season. CSK have benefitted from the return of Suresh Raina along with key the key addition of Moeen Ali, and the […]

South Africa overpower West Indies in T20 series decider

South Africa have beaten the reigning world champions West Indies in a 5-match T20 series at the National Cricket Stadium in Grenada. Facing a star-studded West Indies line-up that included Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Chris Gayle and Dwayne Bravo playing together for the first time in 6 years, the Proteas have managed to defy the […]

Powerful Pollard demolishes CSK in record run chase

The Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings have treated the fans to an all-time IPL classic as the defending champions have successfully completed the second-highest run chase in the history of the tournament against their biggest rivals. It was a game that went down the wire as Mumbai finished their chase of 218 of […]

Cricket news round-up – March 24: First national contract for Beuran Hendricks

Beuran Hendricks earned a national contract, the CPL organisers are yet to discuss an alternative plan, and PCB offered help to combat Covid-19

India vs South Africa, 1st ODI, Dharamsala: Preview, likely XIs, prediction

Two teams with contrasting form will take each other on in the first ODI of a three-match series in Dharamsala.

Cricket news round-up – March 9: Australia win fifth Women’s T20 World Cup in seven attempts

Australia won their fifth Women's T20 World Cup; Afghanistan went 2-0 up; both India and South Africa announced their final squads for the upcoming ODI series; and Bangladesh have appointed Tamim as ODI captain.