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Lahore-Born New Zealand Debutant Muhammad Abbas Breaks India Star's All-Time ODI Record With Blitz vs Pakistan

New Zealand all-rounder Muhammad Abbas on Saturday shattered a huge record during the 1st ODI against Pakistan at the McLean Park in Napier. On debut against the country of his birth, Abbas struck 52, setting a world record for the fastest half-century on debut when he reached 50 off the 24th ball he faced. Abbas, who was born in Lahore, surpassed the previous best of Indian all-rounder Krunal Pandya, who had scored a fifty in 26 balls on his ODI debut.

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav Throw Mumbai Indians' Admin Into Swimming Pool

A funny video from the Mumbai Indians camp is going viral on social media. In the shared clip, MI players Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav could be seen throwing the team admin into a swimming pool of a hotel where they are staying. To execute the prank to perfection, the admin was lifted by all three - Rohit, Tilak and Suryakumar - and was then thrown into the water. Fans found it hard to control their laughter after watching the video on internet.

MS Dhoni Batting At No.9 For CSK Earns Brutal Criticism From Experts: "Not Ideal For..."

Former Indian cricket team captain MS Dhoni coming out to bat at No. 9 for Chennai Super Kings during the IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru resulted in some criticism. Chasing a target of 197, CSK never looked in control as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals. However, Dhoni came out to bat in the 16th over of the run chase after the fall of the seventh wicket. It was a surprising decision from the side as Ravindra Jadeja and R Ashwin came out to bat before Dhoni and by the time the veteran star came at the crease, the match was almost out of their grasp. Former India cricketers Robin Uthappa and Irfan Pathan were both not happy with Dhoni's batting position.

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2025: Preview, Likely Playing XIs, Top Fantasy Picks

Skipper Hardik Pandya's much-anticipated comeback after serving a one-match ban will lend the required balance to Mumbai Indians' line-up when they take on an equally desperate Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday as both teams are chasing their first victory in the ongoing edition of the IPL. Mumbai could not break their long standing jinx of losing their IPL opener as Chennai Super Kings comfortably won by four wickets while Gujarat Titans lost a high-scoring game to Punjab Kings by 11 runs. With nearly a week's gap between the first and second games, the MI team spent a few days at Reliance's Jamnagar facility where the whole unit relaxed and engaged in team bonding activities.

Mark Chapman Blasts Ton As New Zealand Win First ODI vs Pakistan By 73 Runs

Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first ODI in Napier. Chapman's career-best 132 formed the foundation of an imposing 344-9 at McLean Park before Pakistan's promising chase capitulated, to be all out for 271 in the 45th over. The tourists looked on track at 249-3, at that point needing 96 runs to win, with more than 11 overs remaining. However, seamer Smith (4-60) helped to spark a late collapse, with the last seven wickets falling for 22 runs.

After Batting Order Jibe, Virender Sehwag Takes A Swipe At MS Dhoni's 0.16s Stumping

Royal Challengers Bengaluru created history on Friday as they defeated their Southern rivals Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs in the IPL 2025 match. The victory was a historic one because it was RCB's first win over CSK at the iconic Chepauk ground after a hiatus of 17 years. Asked to bat first, RCB posted a whopping total of 196/7 in 20 overs with skipper Rajat Patidar scoring 51 off 32 balls. Later, the visitors restricted CSK to 146/8 and won the game by 50 runs. Despite being on the losing end, CSK fans were thrilled to see the legendary MS Dhoni at his absolute best.

Alex Carey Shines As South Australia End 29-Year Sheffield Shield Title Drought

Test wicketkeeper Alex Carey hit a superb century against Queensland as South Australia completed the highest successful fourth-innings chase in a Sheffield Shield final to end a 29-year title drought on Saturday. Needing 270 runs at Karen Rolton Oval in Adelaide, South Australia were in early trouble on day four at 28-3 before Carey combined with Jason Sangha in a match-winning 202-run partnership. Carey, who has been in strong batting form this season, fell for 105 with the result a formality despite South Australia losing three late wickets.

Watch: CSK DJ Mocks RCB Star With Viral 'Idli Dosa Sambhar Chutney' Song During IPL 2025 Clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma received a hostile send off from the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans after he was dismissed in their IPL 2025 match on Friday. For the unversed, Jitesh had taken a jibe at CSK and their fans ahead of the IPL 2025 clash. In a video shared by RCB, Jitesh was asked to share his views on Chennai. In response, Jitesh started singing the viral song "Dosa, Idly, Sambar, Chutney" in an exaggerated tone.

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Lahore-Born New Zealand Debutant Muhammad Abbas Breaks India Star's All-Time ODI Record With Blitz vs Pakistan

Watch: Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav Throw Mumbai Indians' Admin Into Swimming Pool

MS Dhoni Batting At No.9 For CSK Earns Brutal Criticism From Experts: "Not Ideal For..."

Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2025: Preview, Likely Playing XIs, Top Fantasy Picks

Mark Chapman Blasts Ton As New Zealand Win First ODI vs Pakistan By 73 Runs

After Batting Order Jibe, Virender Sehwag Takes A Swipe At MS Dhoni's 0.16s Stumping

Alex Carey Shines As South Australia End 29-Year Sheffield Shield Title Drought

Watch: CSK DJ Mocks RCB Star With Viral 'Idli Dosa Sambhar Chutney' Song During IPL 2025 Clash