New Zealand cricketers during the match. (Pic credit: BLACKCAPS) New Zealand produced a disciplined all-round performance to secure a comfortable 26-run victory over Bangladesh in the opening ODI of the three-match series on Friday, taking a 1-0 lead.Battling scorching conditions, New Zealand’s pace attack proved decisive, bundling out Bangladesh for 221 in 48.3 overs after…
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane and GT skipper Shubman Gill (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Winless and under mounting pressure, Kolkata Knight Riders made a bold call at the toss, bringing in Tim Seifert for Finn Allen as they elected to bat first against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League match at the Narendra Modi…
Mayank Rawat (IANS Photo) Five-time champions Mumbai Indians slumped to their fourth successive defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Thursday, continuing a worrying slide that has left them languishing at ninth in the 10-team IPL 2026 standings. Despite posting a competitive 195/6, powered by a sensational unbeaten 112 from Quinton de Kock, MI…
South Africa’s Connor Esterhuizen joins Gujarat Titans. (ANI Photo) Gujarat Titans have brought in promising South African wicketkeeper-batter Connor Esterhuizen as a replacement for England’s Tom Banton, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2026 season due to a finger injury.The 24-year-old Esterhuizen arrives with a rising reputation after…
Gujarat Titans appear to be finding their groove just as the tournament begins to take shape. After a slightly inconsistent start, they now look more settled, thanks largely to the resurgence of Jos Buttler at the top. Buttler’s aggressive intent in the powerplay, combined with the calm presence of Shubman Gill, has given GT a…
Bangladesh vs New Zealand 1st ODI Live Score: Catch all the action from the first ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand in Dhaka with ball-by-ball commentary and a detailed scorecard on TimesofIndia.com. TOSS: New Zealand have won the toss and have opted to bat vs Bangladesh. Mehidy Hasan Miraz: Yes, I love to bowl first…
Shreyas Iyer and Hardik Pandya (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer produced a moment of brilliance on the field, pulling off a stunning mid-air relay catch that left fans at the Wankhede Stadium in awe. The effort also drew priceless reactions from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, who watched it unfold from near the…
5 key battles to watch in GT vs KKR match Gujarat Titans (GT) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 17, 2026, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, in a clash of contrasting fortunes. Led by Shubman Gill, GT have found momentum with back-to-back wins, including an impressive outing against Lucknow Super Giants….
Punjab Kings Head Coach Ricky Ponting outlined the key elements (Image: IANS) Ricky Ponting, head coach of Punjab Kings, has shed light on the philosophy behind the team’s impressive run in IPL 2026, emphasizing trust, clarity, and a strong team environment as key pillars of success. Punjab Kings continued their dominant start to the season…
Jasprit Bumrah (Image credit: BCCI/IPL) NEW DELHI: Jasprit Bumrah is going through a lean phase with the ball. In IPL 2026, the star pacer has gone five matches without a wicket – an unusual return for someone known to dismantle batting line-ups with his pace and precision. In the match against Punjab Kings on Thursday,…
