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Chennai, 1998 – When Sachin Tendulkar was at his very best

On this day (March 9) in 1998, Sachin Tendulkar unleashed one of the most breathtaking displays of attacking batting in Test cricket

Nitin Fernandes

09 Mar 2024

Yuvraj Singh – Match-winner extraordinaire in ODIs

Six years ago, on this day, Yuvraj played his final ODI for India and here’s a look back at his brilliant 50-over career

Nitin Fernandes

30 Jun 2023

Brendon McCullum kicks off IPL with bang

On this day in 2008, the New Zealand batter smashed 158 off 73 deliveries which included 10 fours and 13 sixes as IPL officially got underway

Nitin Fernandes

18 Apr 2023

Quiz: How well do you know the IPL?

Test your knowledge on the Indian Premier League by taking this quiz

Cricket.com Staff

09 Apr 2021

IPL Quiz: How well do you know Rajasthan Royals?

Test your knowledge on the 2008 IPL champions by taking this quiz

Cricket.Com Staff

08 Apr 2021

Cautious approach in middle overs in IPL – cause for concern?

A team like RCB struggled to score at a good pace in the middle phase of the innings in the last edition

Nitin Fernandes

08 Apr 2021

Gayakwad, Shafali, Mandhana star as India secure comfortable win

India successfully chased down a target of 113 in only 11 overs to win the third T20I by nine wickets

Nitin Fernandes

23 Mar 2021

Lizelle Lee, Laura Wolvaardt guide South Africa to thrilling win; visitors seal T20I series

South Africa have taken an unassailable 2-0 series lead against India, with Lee and Wolvaardt scoring superb fifties in the second T20I

Nitin Fernandes

21 Mar 2021

Anneke Bosch, Shabnim Ismail star as South Africa win first T20I

After a victorious ODI series, South Africa have begun the T20I series with an eight-wicket win

Nitin Fernandes

20 Mar 2021

What went wrong for India in the ODI series against South Africa?

It’s not often that India lose a series so comprehensively in home conditions

Nitin Fernandes

19 Mar 2021

South Africa win series 4-1 after another clinical performance in fifth ODI

On the back of impressive performances from multiple players, the Proteas won the final ODI of the series by five wickets

Nitin Fernandes

17 Mar 2021

South Africa seal series win with brilliant batting performance

All of South Africa's top four batters scored half-centuries as the visitors took an unassailable 3-1 lead in the five-match series

Nitin Fernandes

14 Mar 2021

Lizelle Lee guides South Africa to victory with brilliant hundred

With this win, the visitors have taken a 2-1 lead in the series with two matches still to play

Nitin Fernandes

12 Mar 2021

Chennai, 1998 – When Sachin Tendulkar was at his best

On this day (March 9) in 1998, Sachin Tendulkar unleashed one of the most breathtaking displays of attacking batting in Test cricket

Nitin Fernandes

09 Mar 2021

India defeat South Africa by nine wickets, level series 1-1

Jhulan Goswami's four-wicket haul saw South Africa bowled out for 157, following which Smriti Mandhana and Punam Raut's fifties ensured that India cruised to victory

Nitin Fernandes

09 Mar 2021

Finch, bowlers star as Australia level series with big win

Australia have come back from 2-0 down to level the series, with the decider to be played on Sunday

Nitin Fernandes

05 Mar 2021

Conway, Sodhi guide New Zealand to huge win in first T20I

The hosts recovered from 19/3 to secure a comfortable win in the first T20I against Australia

Nitin Fernandes

22 Feb 2021

Five players to watch out for during the 2021 IPL auction

These players might not have been a part of the IPL previously but their recent impressive performances in T20 cricket could see them attract big bids in this season’s auction

Nitin Fernandes

16 Feb 2021

India defeat England by 317 runs, level series 1-1

Axar Patel picked up a five-wicket haul on his Test debut as England were bowled out for 164

Nitin Fernandes

16 Feb 2021

Ashwin's century puts India in commanding position

Axar took two wickets late in the day after Ashwin's hundred had helped India inch closer to victory in the second Test against England

Nitin Fernandes

15 Feb 2021

Ashwin's fifer puts India in control, hosts extend lead to 249

With a huge lead and nine wickets in hand in their second innings, India find themselves in the driver's seat in this Test

Nitin Fernandes

14 Feb 2021

Rohit Sharma's magnificent century propels India to 300/6 on day one

Rohit got good support from Rahane, with the duo putting on a 162-run partnership for the fourth wicket

Nitin Fernandes

13 Feb 2021

India look to bounce back while England seek to continue excellent run in Asia

India and England face off in the second Test of their four-match series at Chepauk from Saturday (13 February 2021), with the visitors leading the series 1-0

Nitin Fernandes

12 Feb 2021

Scorchers reach final after overpowering Heat

There were some fine individual performances with both bat and ball for the Scorchers as they thrashed the Heat by 49 runs (DLS method)

Nitin Fernandes

04 Feb 2021

Heazlett's brilliant innings guides Heat to victory against Thunder

Brisbane Heat will now face Perth Scorchers in the Challenger, with the winner of that game getting a spot in the final

Nitin Fernandes

31 Jan 2021

Scorchers move to top of BBL table after defeating Stars

This is the Scorchers' eighth win in their last nine games

Nitin Fernandes

23 Jan 2021

Stars triumph in Melbourne Derby, move up to third spot

It was a solid all-round performance from the Stars as they defeated local rivals Renegades by six wickets

Nitin Fernandes

17 Jan 2021

Josh Philippe stars in another Sixers win, defending champions build nine-point lead at the top

This result sees Scorchers' five-match winning run come to an end

Nitin Fernandes

16 Jan 2021

O'Keefe, Philippe guide Sixers to victory in Sydney Smash

The Sixers defeated the Thunder by five wickets in a match which had overs reduced due to rain

Nitin Fernandes

13 Jan 2021

Dominant Perth Scorchers secure fifth successive win, climb up to third spot

It was a magnificent all-round display from the Scorchers as they defeated the Hurricanes by nine wickets

Nitin Fernandes

12 Jan 2021

Mohammad Nabi inspires Renegades to first win in eight matches

Nabi scored an unbeaten 71 to help the Renegades bring a seven-match losing streak to an end

Nitin Fernandes

08 Jan 2021

Renegades desperate for a win against Strikers

Can the Renegades bounce back from a poor run of results against the team that defeated them just three days earlier at the Adelaide Oval?

Nitin Fernandes

07 Jan 2021

Scorchers overpower Sixers, secure third successive win

Fifties from Colin Munro and Mitchell Marsh, followed by excellent bowling performances by Andrew Tye and Jhye Richardson helped the Scorchers defeat the Sixers by 86 runs

Nitin Fernandes

06 Jan 2021

Strikers secure huge win against Renegades

This is the Renegades' seventh successive loss, while the Strikers will be relieved to have ended a two-game losing streak

Nitin Fernandes

05 Jan 2021

Key events to look forward to for Team India in 2021

It’s going to be an important year for the Indian men’s cricket team, especially in their quest for an ICC trophy

Nitin Fernandes

05 Jan 2021

Ben McDermott guides Hurricanes to comfortable win against Renegades

The Hurricanes secured the Bash Boost point as well, while securing their third win of the season from four matches

Nitin Fernandes

18 Dec 2020

Hurricanes and Renegades aim to bounce back from defeats

While the Hurricanes have two wins from three matches, the Renegades have won one and lost one thus far this season

Nitin Fernandes

18 Dec 2020

Importance of tosses in Test cricket

Are teams winning the toss likelier to win Tests now than they were in previous eras?

Nitin Fernandes

15 Dec 2020

Sixers secure record-breaking victory against Renegades

The Sixers' 145-run win over the Renegades is a BBL record for the biggest win in terms of runs

Nitin Fernandes

13 Dec 2020

Sixers look to bounce back against confident Renegades

The champions of the previous two editions of the BBL will face off after contrasting results in their opening games of the season

Nitin Fernandes

12 Dec 2020

Superb death-overs bowling sees Hurricanes defeat Sixers in BBL opener

Hobart Hurricanes defeated Sydney Sixers by 16 runs in the opening contest of BBL 2020/21

Nitin Fernandes

10 Dec 2020

New rules in focus as Hurricanes, Sixers set to face off in BBL opener

The 10th edition of the BBL begins with a clash between Hobart Hurricanes and defending champions Sydney Sixers

Nitin Fernandes

09 Dec 2020

Can West Indies bounce back and avoid series whitewash?

With the T20 World Cup less than a year away, every T20I is crucial, even if the series has already been decided

Nitin Fernandes

29 Nov 2020

New Zealand come out on top in thrill-a-minute contest at Eden Park

Inspired by Lockie Ferguson's five-for, the hosts won by five wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series

Nitin Fernandes

27 Nov 2020

New Zealand, West Indies seek to improve T20I form

Both teams haven’t done very well in the T20 format in recent years and will look to change their fortunes with a World Cup scheduled in less than 12 months

Nitin Fernandes

26 Nov 2020

IPL 2020: Seven best overseas players

From Jofra Archer to Rashid Khan, these cricketers performed brilliantly during the recently-concluded IPL season

Nitin Fernandes

14 Nov 2020

Five Indian IPL 2020 debutants who impressed

From Devdutt Padikkal to Ravi Bishnoi, a few players got their first taste of on-field IPL action this season and performed admirably

Nitin Fernandes

11 Nov 2020

Royal Challengers Bangalore stumble but remain in the race

RCB have reached the playoffs for the first time since 2016 but need a turnaround in form if they are to challenge for the title

Nitin Fernandes

05 Nov 2020

Trailblazers cruise to victory on the back of Ecclestone heroics

Velocity were bowled out for just 47 after Ecclestone took four wickets

Nitin Fernandes

05 Nov 2020

Rajasthan Royals – Dependence on individual performances results in inconsistent season

At the end of the league stage, Criclytics has two Royals players at the top of the Most Valuable Players list, yet they finished at the foot of the table

Nitin Fernandes

04 Nov 2020

Capitals, Royal Challengers seek to end losing streaks in crucial clash

There’s a lot to play for as DC and RCB face each other at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday (2 November 2020)

Nitin Fernandes

01 Nov 2020

MI confirm spot in top two after comfortable win against DC

On the back of superb individual performances from Boult, Bumrah and Kishan, MI secured their ninth win of the season

Nitin Fernandes

31 Oct 2020

Can DC get back on track against table-toppers MI?

While MI have confirmed a spot in the playoffs, a win in this match will see DC qualify as well

Nitin Fernandes

30 Oct 2020

How can Chennai Super Kings bounce back next season?

There are some options CSK can explore within their squad, but they need to do well in the auction as well

Nitin Fernandes

29 Oct 2020

Capitals aim to go top while Sunrisers look to stay alive

While DC have an opportunity to go to the summit of the table, it’s a must-win game for SRH on Tuesday (27 October 2020)

Nitin Fernandes

26 Oct 2020

All-round Knight Riders thrash Capitals by 59 runs

There were many impressive individual performances as KKR consolidated their place in the top four

Nitin Fernandes

24 Oct 2020

Knight Riders, Capitals look to get back to winning ways

There is plenty to play for as KKR and DC face off at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Saturday (24 October 2020)

Nitin Fernandes

23 Oct 2020

Sensational Ferguson performance sees KKR triumph in Super Over

KKR defeated SRH via a Super Over to take a four-point lead for the fourth spot in the 2020 IPL table

Nitin Fernandes

18 Oct 2020

Sunrisers, Knight Riders desperate for a win

Both teams are coming into this match on the back of two consecutive losses

Nitin Fernandes

17 Oct 2020

Tewatia, Parag guide Royals to remarkable victory

On the back of an excellent partnership between Tewatia and Parag, Royals defeat Sunrisers by five wickets

Nitin Fernandes

11 Oct 2020

Crucial mid-season contest as Sunrisers face Royals

Heading into this game in Dubai, the two teams are in contrasting form – Sunrisers have won three out of their last four matches, while Rajasthan Royals have lost their previous four

Nitin Fernandes

10 Oct 2020

Can Royals bounce back and stop Capitals’ juggernaut?

Delhi Capitals have won four out of their five matches this season so far, while Rajasthan Royals have lost their previous three games

Nitin Fernandes

08 Oct 2020

RCB, DC aim to build on positive starts

With three wins from four matches each so far, both teams have started IPL 2020 in fine style

Nitin Fernandes

04 Oct 2020

Solid all-round performance helps RCB topple RR

The Royal Challengers have begun IPL 2020 in fine style, winning three out of their first four matches this season

Nitin Fernandes

03 Oct 2020

Opportunity for RCB, RR to build on promising start

The two teams go into this match with four points from three matches each, a pleasant change for both considering their disastrous starts last season

Nitin Fernandes

02 Oct 2020

England keep series alive with remarkable comeback victory

England defeat Australia by 24 runs in second ODI, the series is level 1-1 with one match to go

Nitin Fernandes

13 Sep 2020

Can Ireland upset world champions England?

Ireland have an uphill task ahead of them as they take on England in the first of three ODIs at The Ageas Bowl in Southampton on Thursday

Nitin Fernandes

29 Jul 2020

Yuzvendra Chahal and bowling at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

On Chahal's birthday, here's a look at how he has relished bowling at a stadium where bowlers have often had to endure a difficult time

Nitin Fernandes

23 Jul 2020

The Ashes 2005, First Test – When McGrath magic floored England

On this day in 2005, one of the greatest Test series began, but it didn’t start all that well for England

Nitin Fernandes

21 Jul 2020

The 2019 World Cup final and tiebreakers in sport

On this day in 2019, England won the ODI World Cup after getting the better of New Zealand via the boundary count back rule

Nitin Fernandes

14 Jul 2020

When Sri Lanka secured a memorable Test series win in England

On this day in 2014, Sri Lanka defeated England in the second Test of a fascinating series

Nitin Fernandes

24 Jun 2020

When India passed a tough test against Afghanistan

On this day in 2019, India defeated Afghanistan by 11 runs in a thrilling World Cup contest

Nitin Fernandes

22 Jun 2020

The highs and lows in the latter stages of Rahul Dravid’s Test career

It’s been 24 years since Dravid made his Test debut. Here’s a look back at the second part of his career at the highest level.

Nitin Fernandes

20 Jun 2020

World Cup 1999 – A timeless classic at Edgbaston

On this day in 1999, the World Cup semi-final between Australia and South Africa turned out to be one of the greatest ODIs ever played

Nitin Fernandes

17 Jun 2020

Lockie Ferguson – Among the best in ODIs

On Ferguson’s birthday, here’s a look at his brilliance in limited-overs cricket and New Zealand’s success with fast bowlers in recent years

Nitin Fernandes

13 Jun 2020

The evolution of KL Rahul in ODI cricket

On this day in 2016, Rahul became the first Indian man to score a hundred on ODI debut

Nitin Fernandes

11 Jun 2020

When Venkatesh Prasad’s brilliance guided India to a big World Cup win

On this day in 1999, India defeated Pakistan by 47 runs during the Super Six stage of the 1999 World Cup

Nitin Fernandes

08 Jun 2020

Sir Vivian Richards – Ahead of the competition and the times

On this day in 1975, Richards made his ODI debut against Sri Lanka at Manchester

Nitin Fernandes

07 Jun 2020

If IPL playoffs had an MVP - Part 2

Who were the best players during the playoffs in each IPL season?

Nitin Fernandes

06 Jun 2020

If IPL playoffs had an MVP - Part 1

Who were the best players during the playoffs in each IPL season?

Nitin Fernandes

05 Jun 2020

When World T20 2009 began with a thrilling Dutch win

On this day in 2009, Netherlands defeated England in the opening game of the second World T20

Nitin Fernandes

05 Jun 2020

Ben Stokes and second chances

On Ben Stokes' birthday, here's looking back at his two most memorable performances from 2019

Nitin Fernandes

04 Jun 2020

Michael Hussey – A late-comer to international cricket who became one of the best

On Michael Hussey's birthday, here's a look back at how his international playing career shaped up

Nitin Fernandes

27 May 2020

Revisiting Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid’s record-breaking partnership during the 1999 World Cup

On this day in 1999, Ganguly and Dravid combined for a then-record ODI partnership

Nitin Fernandes

26 May 2020

When AB de Villiers produced a spectacular innings to guide RCB to IPL 2016 final

On this day in 2016, AB de Villiers rescued RCB from 29/5 and helped them reach the IPL final

Nitin Fernandes

24 May 2020

When Adam Gilchrist led Deccan Chargers to the IPL final

On this day in 2009, Gilchrist played one of the all-time great IPL knocks

Nitin Fernandes

22 May 2020

Brian Lara’s batting – A joy to behold

Today is the birthday of one of the greatest batsmen to ever play cricket – Brian Charles Lara

Nitin Fernandes

02 May 2020

Cricket.com IPL Hall of Fame – RP Singh

Marking the 12th anniversary of the decorated league, we celebrate and honour legends of the IPL

Nitin Fernandes

01 May 2020

Cricket.com IPL Hall of Fame – Anil Kumble

Marking the 12th anniversary of the decorated league, we celebrate and honour legends of the IPL

Nitin Fernandes

27 Apr 2020

Cricket.com IPL Hall of Fame – Matthew Hayden

Marking the 12th anniversary of the decorated league, we celebrate and honour legends of the IPL

Nitin Fernandes

25 Apr 2020

South Africa’s brilliant run of away Test results under Graeme Smith

On this day in 2003, Graeme Smith captained South Africa for the first time in Tests

Nitin Fernandes

24 Apr 2020

Cricket.com IPL Hall of Fame – Michael Hussey

Marking the 12th anniversary of the decorated league, we celebrate and honour legends of the IPL

Nitin Fernandes

23 Apr 2020

When Brendon McCullum’s heroics gave the IPL a dream start

On this day in 2008, the first-ever IPL match was played

Nitin Fernandes

18 Apr 2020

When India won a Test series in Pakistan

On this day (April 16) in 2004, India won a Test series in Pakistan for the first time

Nitin Fernandes

16 Apr 2020

Revisiting Rahul Dravid’s fine ODI career

On this day (April 3) in 1996, Dravid made his ODI debut

Nitin Fernandes

03 Apr 2020

An analysis of how IPL has evolved over the years

A look at how toss results, scoring rates and the perception of spinners has changed over time

Nitin Fernandes

01 Apr 2020

Statistical analysis of Madan Lal’s international career and his bowling partnership with Kapil Dev

On Madan Lal's birthday, here's a look at his international career as a bowler

Nitin Fernandes

20 Mar 2020

Superb all-round bowling performance sees Australia win first ODI

The match was played behind closed doors due to the threat of COVID-19

Nitin Fernandes

12 Mar 2020

Can India get back to winning ways against resurgent South Africa?

The ODI series between India and South Africa begins on Thursday (March 12)

Nitin Fernandes

11 Mar 2020

West Indies seal series with superb all-round performance

Andre Russell was named the Player of the Match as well as the Player of the Series

Nitin Fernandes

06 Mar 2020

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