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Business Standard
10 hours ago
- Sport
- Business Standard
Vaibhav Suryavanshi stars as IND beat ENG to go 1-0 up in U19-T20 series
India's Under-19 side began their England tour with a clinical all-round display, easing to a six-wicket win in the first Youth ODI at Radlett on Friday. With the ball, India's spinners and pacers shared the spoils to bowl England out for a modest 174. Then it was the young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi—fresh from his IPL 2025 heroics—who set the tone with a blistering cameo at the top, helping India chase down the target in just 24 overs. Despite a brief wobble in the middle, vice-captain Abhigyan Kundu guided the team home with a calm, unbeaten knock. India now lead the five-match Youth ODI series 1-0, with the team's depth and flair clearly on display. Bowling brilliance sets the tone Put into the field first, India's bowlers struck regularly to keep the English innings in check. Leg-spinner Kanishk Chouhan led the charge with figures of 3/20, while pacers RS Ambrish (2/24) and Henil Patel (2/41) ensured there was no lower-order flourish. Mohamed Enaan, with his tight lines, chipped in with two key wickets as well. England's promising start—highlighted by a quickfire 42 off 28 balls from opener Isaac Mohammed—fizzled out after the hosts collapsed from 76/1 to 86/4. Though Rocky Flintoff tried to steady things with a determined 56 off 90 balls, his dismissal marked the end of England's resistance, as the innings folded in the 43rd over. Suryavanshi ignites the chase Wearing the iconic No. 18 jersey, 14-year-old Suryavanshi lived up to the growing buzz around him. He smashed 48 off just 19 balls, including three sixes in one over, racing India to 70 without loss in seven overs. A team official later remarked how Suryavanshi's intent and clean striking reminded them of IPL-level intensity. After Suryavanshi and fellow opener Ayush Mhatre (21) fell in quick succession, India lost a third wicket soon after. However, Kundu, who remained unbeaten on 45 off 34 balls, kept his composure to finish the job in style.
News18
21-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
'He Wasn't Just Lobbying': Harbhajan Singh Convinced BCCI To Host IPL Playoffs In Punjab
Last Updated: Harbhajan Singh has been actively promoting cricket in the region post-retirement and has always voiced concerns about the lack of international and IPL-level matches in Punjab. Following the news of the shifting of the venues of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Playoffs, from Hyderabad and Kolkata to New Chandigarh and Ahmedabad, details have emerged that former India spinner Harbhajan Singh played a huge role in the shifting of the fixtures to Punjab. According to sources close to the development, Harbhajan took pains to convince the top brass of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of the stadium's suitability to host the matches in the present weather conditions. 'Harbhajan pushed hard for it. He convinced key decision-makers that New Chandigarh is ready, both in terms of facilities and audience enthusiasm. He wasn't just lobbying; he was deeply involved in inspection visits, pitch discussions, and logistical planning," confirmed a source to IANS. Harbhajan, the Chief Cricketing Advisor of the Punjab Cricket Association, has been actively promoting cricket in the region post-retirement and has always voiced concerns about the lack of international and IPL-level matches in Punjab after Mohali's decline as a regular host venue. With the successful completion of the stadium in Mullanpur, he saw an opportunity to bring elite-level cricket back to the heartland. The BCCI announced the schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Playoffs on Tuesday. After 70 action-packed league-stage matches, the spotlight will shift to the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh as it gears up to host the much-awaited Qualifier 1 – featuring the top-two ranked sides on May 29, followed by an engrossing Eliminator clash on May 30. Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricket stadium in the world will host an electrifying Qualifier 2 and the grand Final. Qualifier 2, to be played between the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator, will take place on June 1. The highly anticipated summit clash is set to be played on June 3. The new venues for the Playoffs were decided by the IPL Governing Council, keeping in mind the weather conditions and other parameters. (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - IANS) Watch CNN-News18 here. Stay updated with all the latest news on IPL 2025, including the schedule, Points Table, IPL Orange Cap, and IPL Purple Cap. Get latest Cricket news, live score and match results on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! First Published: May 21, 2025, 11:51 IST
NDTV
21-05-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
India Great 'Convinced Key Decision-Makers' To Bring IPL 2025 Playoffs To Punjab: Report
Following the news of the shifting of the venues of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Playoffs, from Hyderabad and Kolkata to New Chandigarh and Ahmedabad, details have emerged that former India spinner Harbhajan Singh played a huge role in the shifting of the fixtures to Punjab. According to sources close to the development, Harbhajan Singh took pains to convince the top brass of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) of the stadium's suitability to host the matches in the present weather conditions. "Harbhajan pushed hard for it. He convinced key decision-makers that New Chandigarh is ready, both in terms of facilities and audience enthusiasm. He wasn't just lobbying; he was deeply involved in inspection visits, pitch discussions, and logistical planning," confirmed a source to IANS. Harbhajan, the Chief Cricketing Advisor of the Punjab Cricket Association, has been actively promoting cricket in the region post-retirement and has always voiced concerns about the lack of international and IPL-level matches in Punjab after Mohali's decline as a regular host venue. With the successful completion of the stadium in Mullanpur, he saw an opportunity to bring elite-level cricket back to the heartland. The BCCI announced the schedule for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Playoffs on Tuesday. After 70 action-packed league-stage matches, the spotlight will shift to the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh as it gears up to host the much-awaited Qualifier 1 - featuring the top-two ranked sides on May 29, followed by an engrossing Eliminator clash on May 30. Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricket stadium in the world will host an electrifying Qualifier 2 and the grand Final. Qualifier 2, to be played between the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator, will take place on June 1. The highly anticipated summit clash is set to be played on June 3. The new venues for the Playoffs were decided by the IPL Governing Council, keeping in mind the weather conditions and other parameters. Listen to the latest songs, only on
