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2026 IPL final: Virat Kohli’s championship winning knock

Mon, 1 Jun 2026 00:10:00 +1000

Virat Kohli delivered an unforgettable IPL final performance, guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their second consecutive title with an unbeaten 75 from 42 balls against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. Chasing 156, Kohli combined aggression with composure, striking nine fours and three sixes as RCB cruised to 161/5 in 18 overs, sealing a five-wicket victory with two overs to spare. Earlier, Gujarat Titans were held to 155/8 after being sent in to bat, with Washington Sundar top-scoring with an unbeaten 50. RCB’s bowlers kept the scoring in check throughout the innings, led by Rasikh Salam Dar’s excellent 3/27, while Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar provided crucial support. Kohli’s match-winning knock earned him the Player of the Match award and capped another triumphant season for Bengaluru. June 2026.

WTC Final: Is this is the most important Test match ever played?

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 00:09:00 +1000

The last time a similar arrangement to decide the world Test champions was made it was over 100 years ago in 1912. India face New Zealand in the inaugural World Test Championship final in a match that could have a profound influence on cricket globally, and forever. That the World Test Championship final, which comes after two years of series to determine the finalists, is taking place at all is something of a triumph for the International Cricket Council. June 2021

2018 IPL Knock out round: Who will win the crown?

Tue, 22 May 2018 00:08:00 +1000

56 league stage IPL matches are done and dusted. The top 4 teams have been finalised. The top 5 players competing for the Orange Cap in the round robin were: Pant, Williamson, Rahul, Rayudu and Buttler. As the playoffs begin, the million dollar question now is who will win the title this season. Hyderabad and Chennai have two chances to make the final, but some experts are picking Kolkata as the team that could go all the way. May 2018

New Aussie coach Justin Langer wants respect

Thu, 22 Mar 2018 00:07:00 +1100

Justin Langer is the new Head Coach of Australia after the shocking Ball Tampering scandal claimed coach Darren Lehman and skipper Steve Smith. Langer, 47, is a former Test opener. He promised his new charges will remain competitive on the field while being careful not to cross the line into aggression. Langer signed a four-year contract, a period which will include two Ashes series, a World Cup and the World Twenty20 tournament. May 2018.

2018: Steve Smith bags his second AB Medal

Thu, 4 Jan 2018 00:06:00 +1100

Skipper Steve Smith ended a sparkling summer with winning the 2018 Allan Border medal. Smith, who recently led Australia to an Ashes win, secured 246 votes to surge to a comprehensive win by 84 votes over vice-captain David Warner (162) and off-spinner Nathan Lyon (156). Opener Aaron Finch was named international Twenty20 player of the year, edging leg-spinner Adam Zampa and all-rounder Moises Henriques by a vote with David Warner winning the ODI Player of the Year. The Belinda Clark Award for the best womens player was won by Ellyse Perry. Feb 2018.

2016 IPL Final: Sunrisers Hyderabad down Bangalore to snatch crown

Tue, 24 May 2016 00:05:00 +1000

Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli's hundred-run stand went in vain as Sunrisers Hyderabad registered a narrow eight-run victory to win their maiden IPL title at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Royal ChallengersBangalore finished eight runs short of massive 209-run target as they managed 200 for 7 in their 20 overs to suffer their third defeat in the summit clash. May 2016

Shane Watson: Kohli evolving to be an incredible leader

Sun, 22 May 2016 00:04:00 +1000

Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has heaped a lot of praise on his Royal Challengers Bangalore teammate and skipper Virat Kohli. Watson is happy to play under Kohli, who is the leading scorer in IPL 2016. May 2016

Why was Harsha Bhogle sacked from IPL 2016?

Fri, 8 Apr 2016 00:03:00 +1000

In a shock move, the most famous voice of Indian cricket - Harsha Bhogle - will not feature in the list of commentators for the ongoing ninth editon of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 54-year-old, who has been with IPL since its inception, was, according to a newspaper report, informed about the termination of his IPL contract just a week back. The decision has come as a surprise as Bhogle conducted the Season 9 draft auction and has featured in the league's promotional videos. April 2016

Hendren shines in Middlesex vs Yorkshire match

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 00:02:00 +1100

Team come out. Shots of the pitch covered with sawdust. Owen Smith batting. Elevated shots. Patsy Hendren coming out to bat. Yorkshire men raise hats in greeting. Hendren batting. Grey is caught by Yardley. Teams leave ground. Pose for photograph.

1931: Nawab of Pataudi makes double ton in Varsity match

Mon, 6 Jul 2015 00:01:00 +1000

A Ratcliff for Cambridge makes 201 at Lord's and the Nawab of Pataudi 238 for Oxford. South African HGO Owen-Smith scored 78. University Match, 1931 Oxford University v Cambridge University Lord's, London 6,7,8 July 1931 (3-day match) Result: Oxford University won by 8 wickets