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Women’s tri-series: Jemimah Rodrigues’ ton powers India into final

Her 123 helped India post 337/9 and Deepti hit 93 and took two wickets, helping beat South Africa by 23 runs in Colombo

Jemimah Rodrigues scored a brilliant 123 off 101 balls with 15 fours and a six to help India post 337/9 against South Africa. (REUTERS)
Published on May 07, 2025 10:41 PM IST

No doubts: Shaili’s taking a different route back

Injuries haven’t been very kind to the long jumper and she’s gained a new perspective this time around

Shaili Singh. (HT Photo)
Published on May 01, 2025 08:56 PM IST

MMA to debut in 2026 Asian Games; India’s hopes hinge on ending chaos

With multiple bodies running the sport in India, and none recognised by IOA, officials getting their act together is key to sending a team in Japan

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) will make its debut at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan said the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). (Reuters)
Published on Apr 29, 2025 10:16 PM IST

Krunal Pandya, RCB’s away-match specialist

From a laboured start to a fluent finish, his unbeaten 73 off 47 balls took RCB to an important win on Sunday

RCB's Krunal Pandya celebrates his half century with Virat Kohli during their match against DC. (PTI)
Published on Apr 28, 2025 05:43 PM IST

Krunal, Kohli help RCB upstage Capitals, top IPL table

The duo hits fifties to seal a six-wicket win to go top of the IPL table, after restricting Delhi Capitals on a slow Kotla pitch

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Krunal Pandya, who top-scored with 73 not out in the 6-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Sunday. (ANI)
Updated on Apr 28, 2025 12:06 AM IST

IPL 2025: Kohli returns home to tackle confident DC

The India stalwart’s RCB and the KL Rahul-propelled home team will push to boost their playoff hopes as they chase a first IPL title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli celebrates after scoring a half-century- (AFP)
Published on Apr 27, 2025 06:22 AM IST

IPL: Axar’s captaincy, a pleasant surprise

With six more matches to go, the 31-year-old will be tested further but he could indeed become DC’s missing puzzle piece.  

Delhi Capitals' captain Axar Patel (L) fields during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on April 22, 2025. (Photo by Sajjad HUSSAIN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE -- (AFP)
Updated on Apr 23, 2025 09:33 PM IST

Impact players: Which teams have ruled it right?

As the IPL enters a phase where adaptability and depth matters, understanding and making the most of the rule is vital

Lucknow Super Giants’ Mitchell Marsh has scored the most runs -- 299 runs in 6 matches at an average of 168.9 -- as an impact player. (AFP)
Published on Apr 22, 2025 08:24 PM IST

Reverse swing: Starc brings back the old-school cool 

Mitchell Starc's classic bowling skills led Delhi Capitals to victory, showcasing the power of yorkers and reverse swing in modern cricket.

Delhi Capitals’ Mitchell Starc delivered a match-winning performance at death and the Super Over against Rajasthan Royals (AFP)
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 08:28 PM IST

IPL 2025: Starc the hero as DC pip Royals in Super Over

RR finish on 188 after a brilliant final over by the Aussie speedster, who also gave the hosts control in the Super Over

DC's Mitchell Starc celebrates with teammates the wicket of RR's Nitish Rana on Wednesday. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 17, 2025 12:14 AM IST

IPL 2025: DC hope to bounce back after brief stumble

The Axar Patel-led side will hope to put the disappointment of their maiden home loss behind them as they gear up to host Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday

Delhi Capitals' KL Rahul in action against Mumbai Indians. (AFP)
Updated on Apr 15, 2025 09:48 PM IST

IPL’s Impact Player – spinning in from the periphery

Karun Nair for Delhi Capitals and Karn Sharma for Mumbai Indians show there is much more to the role than merely as a substitute

Delhi Capitals’ Karun Nair scored a stunning 89 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians on his comeback in the IPL. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 14, 2025 07:23 PM IST

Karun knock in vain, MI fight back to beat DC

Five-time champions win by 12 runs after three run outs in the end, for only their second win this IPL

Delhi Capitals' Karun Nair hit a 40-ball 86, but Mumbai Indians fought back to win the IPL game in Delhi by 12 runs. (AFP)
Published on Apr 14, 2025 12:01 AM IST

Priyansh Arya’s courage is an added advantage

Priyansh Arya's stunning 103 off 42 balls in IPL showcases his talent, marking him as a promising cricketer from Delhi with immense potential.

Punjab Kings’ Priyansh Arya scored a century off 39 balls against Chennai Super Kings which is the fastest by an uncapped batter. (PTI)
Updated on Apr 09, 2025 07:57 PM IST

Kashvee Gautam’s WPL showing earns her India call-up

The Chandigarh pacer has been included in the squad for the ODI tri-series against SA and hosts Sri Lanka starting on April 27  

Kashvee Gautam earned her maiden India call-up for the ODI tri-series against Sri Lanka and South Africa (PTI)
Updated on Apr 08, 2025 07:33 PM IST

Rookie Brook as skipper after England’s wobbly white-ball show 

England names Harry Brook as new white-ball captain at 26, seeking to rejuvenate cricket post-2023 ODI World Cup struggles.

Harry Brook will succeed Jos Buttler as England’s next white-ball captain (AFP)
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 08:48 PM IST

Mohammed Siraj, Shubman Gill seal easy win for Titans over SRH

The pacer’s four wickets and the GT skipper’s 61 not out sealed a 7-wicket win as Sunrisers batting again flopped on home turf

GT’s Mohammed Siraj celebrates after taking a wicket on Sunday. (AFP)
Published on Apr 06, 2025 11:56 PM IST
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Mitchell Starc stars with five-for as DC crush SRH

After destructive batting in their opening match, Sunrisers lose top order cheaply in second straight loss

Delhi Capitals's Mitchell Starc celebrates after taking the wicket of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head. (AFP)
Updated on Mar 30, 2025 08:17 PM IST

IPL: Ashutosh Sharma brings a vision to life

Ashutosh Sharma shines in IPL, scoring 66* off 31 balls to lead Delhi Capitals to a thrilling win against Lucknow, showcasing his explosive talent.

Delhi Capitals’ batter Ashutosh Sharma celebrates after scoring an unbeaten 66 off 31 against Lucknow Super Giants. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 25, 2025 07:15 PM IST

IPL: Ashutosh Sharma impact takes DC home against LSG

The batter smashed an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls to drag a shaky Capitals to a one-wicket win in Visakhapatnam

Delhi Capitals’ Ashutosh Sharma scored an unbeaten 31-ball 66 against Lucknow Super Giants to hand his team a 1-wicket win (AP)
Published on Mar 25, 2025 06:18 AM IST

Saima hopes to bounce back after below-par WPL

The UP Warriorz pacer went wicketless in WPL but is confident of bouncing back in the lead-up to this year’s ODI World Cup

UP Warriorz’s Saima Thakor went wicketless in WPL 2025. (X)
Published on Mar 21, 2025 09:49 PM IST

Puja Tomar aims to revive Indian MMA momentum at UFC

The 31-year-old fighter will be up against Irishwoman Shauna Bannon for her second UFC fight in London on Saturday

Puja Tomar(left) is the only Indian to win a UFC bout. (Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Published on Mar 21, 2025 05:58 PM IST

Karun Nair returns to IPL: India comeback is my motivation

The talented right-hander hopes to build on a sensational domestic season as a new season of IPL beckons

Karun Nair is returns to IPL after five years as he was picked for <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>50 lakh by Delhi Capitals in the IPL mega-auction (Instagram / Karun Nair)
Published on Mar 19, 2025 05:34 AM IST

WPL final: DC fail to make their own luck, a third time

The loss to Mumbai Indians in Saturday’s final was another lost opportunity for Capitals after all the hard work

Delhi Capitals' captain Meg Lanning is clean bowled in the WPL 2025 final against Mumbai Indians. (AFP)
Published on Mar 16, 2025 09:31 PM IST

Batters take MI into final, to face DC

Sciver-Brunt, Harmanpreet and Matthews play power-packed knocks as Mumbai crush Gujarat Giants by 47 runs

Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr (R) celebrates with captain Harmanpreet Kaur. (AFP)
Published on Mar 14, 2025 05:18 AM IST
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Richa Ghosh – Instinctive batting paying dividends

The power-hitting of the young wicketkeeper has stood out despite RCB’s poor run in Women’s Premier League

Despite Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s faltering campaign, Richa Ghosh’s performance remains a bright spot (PTI)
Updated on Mar 12, 2025 06:50 AM IST

Retired but relentless: Meg Lanning sets the standard

The Australian stalwart, skipper of the Women’s Premier League table-toppers Delhi Capitals, continues to lead by example

Delhi Capitals skipper Meg Lanning on way to scoring 92 in the Women’s Premier League match against Gujarat Giants in Lucknow on Friday. (Deepak Gupta/HT)
Published on Mar 08, 2025 04:16 PM IST

WPL: Priya Mishra, the Delhi leggie who mixes fire with ice

Priya Mishra, a leg-spinner from Delhi, balances aggression on the field with calm off it, aiming for a strong performance in the upcoming ODI World Cup.

Priya Mishra of Gujarat Giants in action during the ongoing WPL. (BCCI)
Updated on Mar 07, 2025 09:04 PM IST

WPL: Sutherland takes her own path to cricket stardom

Her rise has drawn inevitable comparisons to Australian cricket icon Perry but the youngster remains focused on working hard

Delhi Capitals' Annabel Sutherland celebrates during the ongoing WPL. (PTI)
Published on Mar 04, 2025 10:52 PM IST

Marizanne Kapp eyes an Indian double

The South Africa allrounder hopes she can start with helping twice finalists Delhi Capitals win a first Women’s Premier League title

Delhi Capitals' bowler Marizanne Kapp. (PTI)
Updated on Mar 03, 2025 08:31 PM IST
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