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Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry Fifties Power RCB To Six-Wicket Win Over Gujarat Giants In WPL 2025 Opener

Richa Ghosh and Ellyse Perry smashed forceful fifties as Royal Challengers Bengaluru pulled off the highest run chase in the history of Women's Premier League to register a thrilling six-wicket win over Gujarat Giants in Vadodara on Friday. Perry (57, 34b, 6x4, 2x6) and Ghosh (64 not out, 27b, 7x4, 4x6) were in sublime touch as defending champions RCB scaled down the target of 202 with ease in the tournament opener. It was a remarkable turnaround for RCB as they were tottering at 14 for two after second over, as Ashleigh Gardner ousted openers Smriti Mandhana (9) Danny Wyatt (4) in the space of four balls.

Clinical New Zealand Thump Pakistan To Win Tri-Nations Final

Pace bowler Will O'Rourke claimed four wickets while Daryl Mitchell and Tom Latham hit half centuries as New Zealand defeated Pakistan by five wickets to clinch the tri-nations series final on Friday. O'Rourke's 4-43 helped the tourists dismiss Pakistan for 242 in 49.3 overs before Mitchell's 58-ball 57 anchored the chase as the Black Caps finished on 243-5 in 45.2 overs at Karachi's National stadium. The victory gives the New Zealanders a timely boost ahead of the Champions Trophy opener against the same opponents at this venue on Wednesday.

Ireland go down by 49 runs in opening ODI against Zimbabwe

Brian Bennett hit a superb 169 to steer Zimbabwe to a 49-run victory over Ireland in the first One Day International in Harare.

South Africa Great's 'English Not Great' Jibe At Babar Azam: "Difficult To Get..."

Former South Africa batter Herschelle Gibbs has attacked former Pakistan captain Babar Azam over his English speaking skills, adding that the language barrier makes it hard for others to communicate with him. This isn't the first time that a current or former cricketer has questioned Babar's ability to communicate in English. While responding to a fan's query, who asked Gibbs to give some batting advice to Babar amid his lean patch, the former South Africa opening batter suggested that Babar's poor communication skills can be a bit challenging for others to put across a thought.

R Ashwin Still In Awe Of MS Dhoni's Tactical Brilliance, Recalls Genius Move In Champions Trophy 2013 Final

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin recalled MS Dhoni's on-field tactical brilliance during the 2013 Champions Trophy final against England and said he was left surprised with the latter's advice to get rid of Jonathan Trott. India faced host nation England in the final at Edgbaston in Birmingham, where rain interruptions curtailed the encounter to a 20-over affair. Dhoni's captaincy shone as India defended their total of 129 runs. Recalling the former captain's game awareness and strategic thinking, Ashwin narrated the story behind dismissing Trott during a special episode of JioHotstar's Unbeaten: Dhoni's Dynamites.

Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh Headline Star-Studded India Squad For International Masters League 2025

The International Masters League (IML) 2025 is set to bring an electrifying wave of nostalgia and excitement as it unveils the India Masters and Sri Lanka Masters squads, both of whom comprise cricketing greats who once dominated and decorated the international stage. With the tournament scheduled from February 22 to March 16, 2025, fans will witness the revival of cricket's golden era. Indian cricket fans are in for a treat as Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar returns to lead the India Masters. The squad is a formidable mix of elegance, power, and match-winning prowess, featuring some of the most celebrated names of the 2000s and 2010s.

Ex-IPL Chairman, Who Once Called Sushmita Sen "Better Half", Finds Love Again

Lalit Modi, the first chairman of Indian Premier League, on Thursday sent social media into a frenzy after announcing that he has "found love again". He introduced his new girlfriend, Rima Bouri, on the occasion of Valentine's Day 2025. Taking to Instagram, Lalit shared several pictures with Rima, revealing that their 25-year-friendship has turned into love. "Lucky Once - Yes. But I got lucky TWICE. When a 25 year friendship turns to LOVE. It happened twice. Hope it does for you all too. #happyvalentinesday to you all," the 61-year-old captioned the post on Instagram.

"This Is Not Badminton Or Tennis...": Kapil Dev's Brutal Response On Jasprit Bumrah's Injury

World Cup-winning captain Kapil Dev on Friday expressed concern over the rising number of injuries among Indian cricketers, attributing it to the demanding schedule that keeps players in action for almost 10 months each year. The National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru has turned into a rehabilitation hub, with players spending more time recovering than training. The latest casualty being India pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah who was forced to sit out of the second innings of the final Test in Sydney due to a back injury. Initially named in the Champions Trophy squad, Bumrah has now been ruled out.

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Richa Ghosh, Ellyse Perry Fifties Power RCB To Six-Wicket Win Over Gujarat Giants In WPL 2025 Opener

Clinical New Zealand Thump Pakistan To Win Tri-Nations Final

Ireland go down by 49 runs in opening ODI against Zimbabwe

South Africa Great's 'English Not Great' Jibe At Babar Azam: "Difficult To Get..."

R Ashwin Still In Awe Of MS Dhoni's Tactical Brilliance, Recalls Genius Move In Champions Trophy 2013 Final

Sachin Tendulkar, Yuvraj Singh Headline Star-Studded India Squad For International Masters League 2025

Ex-IPL Chairman, Who Once Called Sushmita Sen "Better Half", Finds Love Again

"This Is Not Badminton Or Tennis...": Kapil Dev's Brutal Response On Jasprit Bumrah's Injury