Latest news with #T20s
Time of India
17-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Gorakhpur's cricket stadium to take cue from the one in Ranchi
1 2 Lucknow: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath 's dream project of an international-level cricket stadium in Gorakhpur will be inspired by Ranchi's JSCA International Stadium Complex, officials said. The proposed stadium is likely to include a cricket academy, a recreational club, and other hospitality services such as a restaurant, along with facilities for basketball, lawn tennis courts, and a swimming pool. The project, which was earlier estimated to cost Rs 236.40 crore, is now expected to cost around Rs 361 crore, said an official privy to the development. Once completed, the Gorakhpur Cricket Complex will be the fourth international-standard cricket stadium in Uttar Pradesh. While Lucknow's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium has been hosting several international fixtures including T20s and IPL matches, and Kanpur's Green Park has a history of hosting Tests and ODIs, the upcoming stadium in Varanasi is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026, officials added. "The proposed stadium in Gorakhpur will come up on the Gorakhpur–Varanasi Road across 106 acres of land. Since the area is low-lying, this has become the primary reason for the cost escalation," the official said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Become an American citizen - Apply for a Green card americ24 Undo The upcoming cricket stadium will mark the second major sports infrastructure milestone in the district, after Gorakhpur's first water sports complex was inaugurated at the scenic Ramgarh Tal, which also successfully hosted the Khelo India University Water Sports events.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
NZ vs SA Match Report: Tim Robinson, Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry power New Zealand to 21-run win over South Africa
Tim Robinson and Bevon Jacobs (Zimbabwe Cricket | X) An unbeaten century partnership between Tim Robinson and debutant Bevon Jacobs led New Zealand to a 21-run victory over South Africa in a T20 tri-series match on Wednesday, with Robinson scoring 75 not out and Jacobs contributing 44 runs in their total of 173-5. Fast bowlers Jacob Duffy and Matt Henry were instrumental in New Zealand's win, taking three wickets each as South Africa was bowled out for 152 in 18.2 overs. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! South Africa's Lhuan-dre Pretorius started strongly with 27 runs including six boundaries before Henry and Duffy struck back with quick wickets. Pretorius fell to Henry's slower ball, edging to wicketkeeper Tim Seifert, while Rubin Hermann was caught at mid-wicket off Duffy's bowling for just one run. Debutant Senuran Muthusamy, promoted to No. 4, was bowled by Ish Sodhi shortly after the batting powerplay. South African captain Rassie van der Dussen was run out for 6 runs by Mitchell Santner at the non-striker's end, leaving his team struggling at 62-5 in the ninth over. Dewald Brevis scored 35 off 18 balls and George Linde made 30 off 20 balls, but both were caught in the outfield against Henry and Duffy respectively. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Colorado: Gov Will Cover Your Cost To Install Solar If You Live In These Zips SunValue Learn More Undo Duffy nearly achieved a hat-trick after dismissing Linde and Kwena Maphaka consecutively, but Lungi Ngidi survived the hat-trick ball. Henry sealed the victory by dismissing Gerald Coetzee. New Zealand's innings had a shaky start as their top order struggled against short-pitched bowling. Devon Conway, returning to T20s after three years, managed only 9 runs before falling to Maphaka. TOI Sports reporter attacked in London: After Lord's Test, reporter faces 'scariest moment of his life' Daryl Mitchell and Mitchell Hay were dismissed for single-digit scores, while James Neesham recorded his seventh T20 duck, caught by Corbin Bosch off Maphaka's bowling. Robinson and Jacobs turned the innings around with their 103-run partnership, scoring 63 runs in the final five overs. Robinson reached his fifty with a six against Coetzee, who was playing his first international match after a nine-month injury break. Coetzee conceded 19 runs in the final over, finishing with figures of 1-39. Maphaka was South Africa's most successful bowler with 2-38, while South Africa had made three changes to their team that previously defeated Zimbabwe. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Hindustan Times
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
The unbeatable magic of Test cricket at Lord's
The World Test Championship final was great because it had compelling cricket, serious bat versus ball stuff, not the mindless bat-bat slaughter of T20s. Bowlers called the shots, and this time the batsmen, asked 'out of syllabus' questions, were running scared. Openers from both sides made zeroes while Mitchell Starc the No.9 scored an unbeaten 58 — lasting 136 balls, longer than the top five batsmen put together. This was red-ball cricket gold, not fake white-ball slog contests we are used to. The languid subtlety of cricket in the WTC final highlighted the crudity of the shorter format. After the first four overs no runs were scored, and the tense inactivity was far more thrilling than watching 75 smashed in a 6-over Powerplay. Batsmen got in line instead of staying leg side to flay a length ball. Respectful defensive shots instead of savage assaults to balls in the slot. Test cricket at Lord's on a sun drenched day, unfolding in an unhurried manner is unbeatable. The 214-year-old home of cricket is an iconic venue that has history, nostalgia and loads of tradition. Its celebrated slope poses a unique challenge as fast bowlers coming down from the pavilion end can find the splice of the bat rather than the middle. And a spinner's delivery, seemingly harmless, could spit off a length and loop to close-in catchers. But is Lord's really special, a venue on the bucket list of every cricketer? Or, has clever marketing enlarged its image to create an aspirational brand? Bit of both but the overwhelming opinion supports what Sachin Tendulkar, a king-size brand himself, said: 'This is the ground where all players dream of getting a hundred…It's extremely special to be in the middle here'. Cricket is notoriously uncertain and frustratingly unforgiving, so don't miss the irony of what Sachin, modern cricket's biggest star, had to say. The master played 200 Tests, scored 100 international hundreds and his name is inscribed in practically every batting record book — yet that one century at Lord's eluded him. Not just for players, Lord's offers an outstanding stadium experience (the current buzzword) to all stakeholders, especially fans for whom everything is, to use a government expression, 'taken care'. Spectators are allowed to bring food, even booze, but with a gentle warning – 'only a reasonable amount'. A dress code applies, casual clothes are fine provided they are 'reasonably smart'. Team support jerseys, track pants, flip flops not allowed. Also, no flags, no horns, no hooters. Yet, despite its somewhat starchy position of maintaining old fashioned decorum and decency Lord's is incredibly friendly. During lunch when everyone is walking around the narrow passage near the Harris Garden and the Grand Stand, helpful ushers guide spectators, telling them to keep left, like traffic police in the rush hour. Lord's also presents a modern face by going digital. There are boards saying Lord's is cashless. The Lord's Test is a major social, cultural event in the England summer – together with Wimbledon, Silverstone, The Open and Ascot. Not to be missed events, which is why they are invariably sold out and tickets are scarce. The WTC final, and Lord's, delivered all that a big sporting event should. The game drew a full house, some obviously planned this in advance, hoping India would be playing. First two days when the ball moved, batsmen froze, prodding tentatively at balls, playing and missing. Sunil Gavaskar, watching the proceedings with his customary sharp eye, pointed out this was a tough test of technique and temperament. Batsmen have to grind, show respect, show patience, play time and look to seize moments that impact the outcome. Test match batting is more than intent and going out to express yourself. It is layered and nuanced and, often, defensive batting is tactical, dictated by the match situation. Blocking is not passive surrender but active non-cooperation. India has had a proud history of success at Lord's, both in terms of team success and individual player brilliance. Next month India will be back at Lord's for a Test, a team in transition under a new captain, missing top players Kohli and Rohit. But as players descend the stairs from the visitors' dressing room they will see portraits of Tiger Pataudi and Sachin and Dilip Vengsarkar. And as Shubman Gill takes the final few steps through the famous Long Room, legends Bishan Bedi and Kapil Dev will be looking at him.
India Today
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Virat Kohli on winning IPL after 18 years: Gave it my youth, prime and experience
Virat Kohli could not hide his emotions at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Even before the final ball was bowled in the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, tears streamed down his cheeks. It was a release of emotion and energy that had built up over 18 years. Unlike many athletes who are overcome with emotion in such moments, Kohli was articulate as he reflected on the significance of the night, his journey with RCB, and the wait that had finally come to an end on Tuesday, 3 here, with the emotion, the Red Army sitting in the background – just incredible. This win is as much for the fans as it is for the team. It's been 18 long years,' Virat Kohli told the Final: Report | Highlights 'I've given this team my youth, my prime, and now my experience. Every season, I've come out and given it everything I have to try and win this. To finally have this moment arrive – it's an unbelievable feeling,' he said that winning the title with Bengaluru gave him immense satisfaction, and he wouldn't have wanted the script to play out any other SOUL IS BENGALURU: KOHLI'I've lifted almost every other trophy – World Cups, T20s, ODIs, the Champions Trophy. But this? This is right up there. I've given my all for 18 years. I've stayed loyal to this team, no matter what. There were moments when I thought otherwise, but I stood by them, and they stood by me. I always dreamt of winning with is far more special than winning with any other team. My heart is with Bengaluru. My soul is with Bengaluru. And this is the team I'll play for until my final IPL game.'As a sportsman, you dream of winning the big ones – and this one was missing. Tonight, I am going to sleep like a baby,' he Watch IN THIS STORY#IPL 2025
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Business Standard
IPL 2025 today's match: CSK vs RR Playing 11, batters vs bowlers match-ups
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are facingt Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 62 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi today. In the match RR won the toss and opted to bowl first. CSK vs RR playing 11 today: CSK playing 11: Impact players: RR playing 11 today: Impact players: CSK, currently at the bottom of the points table, have managed just three wins in twelve outings, enduring a tough season despite being five-time champions. However, the team has experimented with several new players in recent matches—some of whom have impressed—offering promise for the future. They come into this fixture after narrowly defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets. Notably, key overseas players Sam Curran, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, and Nathan Ellis are unavailable for the remainder of the tournament. Meanwhile, RR sit just above CSK in ninth place with a similar record—three victories and nine losses from twelve games. Their last match ended in heartbreak with a one-run loss to KKR. Lluan-dre Pretorius has come in as a replacement for the injured Nitish Rana, while Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the rest of the season. With both sides evenly matched, a competitive contest is expected. CSK vs RR player battles CSK Batters vs RR Bowlers CSK Batter RR Bowler Format Inns Runs Outs Avg SR Shivam Dube Wanindu Hasaranga IPL 3 43 1 43 215 MS Dhoni Jofra Archer IPL 5 44 0 – 119 Devon Conway Wanindu Hasaranga IPL 2 30 1 30 188 Deepak Hooda Wanindu Hasaranga T20s 4 34 3 11.3 142 Sam Curran Jofra Archer T20s 4 25 1 25 104 RR Batters vs CSK Bowlers RR Batter CSK Bowler Format Inns Runs Outs Avg SR Yashasvi Jaiswal Khaleel Ahmed IPL 4 34 2 17 200 Yashasvi Jaiswal Sam Curran IPL 6 46 1 46 148 Yashasvi Jaiswal Nathan Ellis T20s 2 23 2 11.5 144 Riyan Parag Noor Ahmad IPL 2 48 0 – 171 Riyan Parag Matheesha Pathirana T20s 3 19 2 9.5 112 Riyan Parag Khaleel Ahmed IPL 2 32 0 – 229 Dhruv Jurel Noor Ahmad IPL 3 11 2 5.5 122 Shimron Hetmyer Noor Ahmad T20s 7 39 1 39 139 Shimron Hetmyer Ravindra Jadeja T20s 7 55 2 27.5 167 Shimron Hetmyer Khaleel Ahmed T20s 5 51 1 51 204 Shimron Hetmyer Sam Curran T20s 4 52 1 52 226 Wanindu Hasaranga Matheesha Pathirana T20s 6 12 2 6 86 Wanindu Hasaranga Noor Ahmad T20s 6 47 1 47 157 Wanindu Hasaranga Ravindra Jadeja IPL 2 6 2 3 200 Sanju Samson Ravindra Jadeja IPL 10 81 3 27 131 Sanju Samson Khaleel Ahmed IPL 6 81 1 81 162 Sanju Samson Ravichandran Ashwin IPL 8 60 1 60 120 Sanju Samson Noor Ahmad IPL 3 21 2 10.5 162 Sanju Samson Nathan Ellis IPL 2 12 2 6 109 Sanju Samson Sam Curran IPL 4 21 2 10.5 131
