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April 24, 2026 1:12 AM

IPL 2026: CSK hammer MI by 103 runs as Samson slams ton, Hosein stars with ball

A commanding all-round performance led by Sanju Samson’s unbeaten century and Akeal Hosein’s four-wicket haul powered Chennai Super Kings to a 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Thursday. Samson struck 101 not out off 56 balls to anchor Chennai’s 207 for six after being put in to bat at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The opener held the innings together despite regular wickets, accelerating in the death overs to reach his hundred in 54 deliveries, hitting 10...

March 5, 2026 11:24 PM

India outfield England in dramatic Wankhede semifinal, enter T20 World Cup final

India edged past England by seven runs in a high-scoring semi-final at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday to book a place in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final, where they will face New Zealand at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Asked to bat first, India piled up 253/7, riding on Sanju Samson’s blistering 89 off 42 balls. The right-hander struck eight fours and seven sixes to anchor the innings after Abhishek Sharma fell early for nine. Samson shared a 97-run stand with Ishan K...

March 2, 2026 10:38 AM

‘Samson’s calm presence at crease was wonderful to watch’: Sachin leads tributes as India seal T20 WC semifinal spot

India legend Sachin Tendulkar hailed Sanju Samson’s composure and match-defining influence after the wicketkeeper-batter powered India into the semifinals of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup with a stunning unbeaten 97 against the West Indies at Eden Gardens on Sunday. “Semi-final spot on the line, and the boys handled it beautifully! Handling the final overs well in both innings gave us the edge. Sanju Samson’s calm presence at the crease was wonderful to watch. That kind of presence lifts ...

February 11, 2026 11:23 AM

India ponder changes against Namibia ahead of Pakistan clash

Defending champions India will look to fine-tune their combination and deliver a more commanding performance when they face Namibia in a Group A match of the 2026 Men’s T20 World Cup at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Thursday. India began their title defence with a nervy win over the United States, rescued by captain Suryakumar Yadav’s match-defining innings on his home ground. With a high-profile contest against Pakistan looming in Colombo on Sunday, India are expected to use the Namibia fixt...

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 16, 2024 5:54 PM

Rajasthan Royals win the see-saw battle against Punjab Kings; Hetmyer shines with bat

Shimron Hetmyer’s electrifying innings propelled Rajasthan Royals to a thrilling three-wicket victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League clash at Mullanpur Stadium. In a nail-biting finish, Hetmyer’s determined knock stole the show, marking Punjab Kings’ second defeat on their home turf. The Royals continue to be on the top of points table with five wins and a loss and 10 points. PBKS are in the eighth spot, with two wins and four losses. In the run-chase of 148 runs, Rajasth...