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May 1, 2026 12:34 PM

IPL 2026: Gill’s 43 powers GT to comfortable win over RCB

Skipper Shubman Gill led from the front with a blistering 43 off just 18 balls as Gujarat Titans (GT) chased down a modest 156-run target in 15.5 overs, losing six wickets against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 42 of IPL 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Thursday. Chasing 156, GT got off to a flying start, spearheaded by Gill. He began aggressively, smashing a four and a six off Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the opening over. Gill continued his assault in the next over, taking on Josh Haz...

November 26, 2025 3:49 PM

Bavuma savours South Africa’s ‘dream’ win, Pant rues India’s home woes

South Africa have endured "dark days" and their 2-0 sweep in India reflects their new mindset, said Proteas captain Temba Bavuma after his team completed a memorable series victory in Guwahati on Wednesday. Despite being the reigning world champions, few expected South Africa to dominate India in the way they did - winning the series opener in Kolkata inside three days before beating the hosts by 408 runs in the first-ever test at Guwahati's Barsapara Cricket Stadium. "It's massive," Bavuma sa...

October 14, 2025 1:14 PM

India register 10th consecutive Test series win over West Indies, first series triumph under Gill

India beat West Indies by seven wickets on Tuesday to seal a 2-0 series sweep at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The win marks India’s 10th consecutive Test series victory over the Caribbean and their first series triumph under captain Shubman Gill, following a 2-2 draw in England earlier this year. The visitors, asked to follow on, showed resistance with centuries from John Campbell and Shai Hope and a late 79-run partnership for the last wicket, stretching the contest into the fifth day. However,...

October 10, 2025 10:22 AM

IND vs WI, 2nd Test: Unchanged India elect to bat first, West Indies bring in Phillip and Imlach

An unchanged Indian side won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against the West Indies at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Friday. India lead the two-match series 1-0 after thrashing the West Indies by an innings and 140 runs inside three days in the first Test at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Shubman Gill, winning his first coin toss as India’s Test captain, said he chose to bat first to post a big total on a pitch expected to assist spinners a...

September 29, 2025 11:10 AM

Tilak orchestrates tense chase as India sink Pakistan to lift 9th Asia Cup

India beat arch-rivals Pakistan by five wickets in the final to retain their Asia Cup title at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Put into bat, Pakistan could not capitalise on an 84-run opening stand between Sahibzada Farhan (57) and Fakhar Zaman (46) and were bundled out for 146 with five deliveries still left in their innings. Pakistan lost their last nine wickets for 33 runs in a spectacular meltdown with India's left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav (4-30) being the wrecker-in-ch...

September 22, 2025 9:21 AM

India down Pakistan again as Abhishek, Gill shine in Asia Cup Super Four clash

A 105-run opening stand between Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill helped defending champions India beat Pakistan by six wickets in their Asia Cup Super Four match on Sunday, a second victory over their arch rivals in the Twenty20 tournament. Put in to bat first, Pakistan set India a target of 172, which they reached with seven balls remaining. There was no handshake between the teams’ players yet again with the match played amid lingering tensions between the two nations in the wake of the mi...

July 28, 2025 12:29 AM

ENG vs IND: Jadeja, Washington pull off epic rescue act as India draw Manchester Test, keep series alive

India pulled off a remarkable escape to force a draw in the fourth Test against England at Old Trafford on Sunday, riding on a spirited batting display led by Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Washington Sundar. Facing a daunting 311-run deficit and reduced to 0/2 early in their second innings, India responded with defiance, batting through more than five sessions for the loss of just two additional wickets. They finished the final day on 425/4, denying England a series-clinching win. Skipper...

July 23, 2025 9:27 AM

ENG vs IND, 4th Test: India look to level series amid injury crisis as Old Trafford Test beckons

India will step onto the field at Old Trafford on Wednesday with the odds stacked heavily against them — trailing 2–1 in the series, grappling with a spate of injuries, and confronting a venue where victory has eluded them in the past. After a narrow 22-run defeat at Lord’s, the visitors now face a must-win situation to keep the five-match series alive. England, meanwhile, look to ride their momentum and seal the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy with a match to spare. Injury woes for India Ind...

July 10, 2025 3:19 PM

Lord’s Test: Archer, Bumrah return as England opt to bat first against India

England won the toss and will bat first in the third test against India at Lord's on Thursday under sunny skies at the home of cricket and conditions that should favour the batsmen. India's crushing 336-run victory in the second test at Edgbaston levelled the series at 1-1 after England won the first match at Headingley by five wickets. England recalled fast bowler Jofra Archer for his first test appearance in more than four years in place of Josh Tongue. India brought back paceman Jasprit Bu...

July 7, 2025 3:21 AM

India bury Birmingham blues, script record 336-run win over England in 2nd Test

India created history with a 336-run win over England in the second Test at Birmingham, securing not only their first-ever victory at Edgbaston but also their biggest Test win away from home in terms of runs. Skipper Shubman Gill, along with pacers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj, spearheaded a collective team effort as India levelled the series, overcoming the Birmingham blues with a win that will be remembered for ages. This is India’s biggest away win in Tests, surpassing their 318-run vict...