Rajshahi Kings 162 for 5 (Sammy 44*, U Akmal 33*, Dawson 2-15) beat Rangpur Riders 150 for 5 (Mithun 64*, Nazmul 2-19) by 12 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details File photo – Darren Sammy’s 18-ball 44 not out helped Rajshahi Kings garner 55 runs in the last three overs © CPL/Sportsfile Rajshahi Kings’ bowlers latched on to the momentum of Darren Sammy‘s late assault to defend 162 and beat Rangpur Riders…
Raza, Chisoro lift Zimbabwe to 218
Innings (49 overs) Zimbabwe 218 for 8 (Raza 76*, Chisoro 42*, Nurse 3-27, Bishoo 3-30) v West IndiesLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Hamilton Masakadza gave Zimbabwe an early fillip, before the middle order collapsed to spin © AFP Sikandar Raza struck a fighting half-century and received valuable support from Zimbabwe’s tail, as the home side recovered from 89 for 7 to post a competitive 218 on a slow, sticky surface….
Sammy, U Akmal cameos ensure Rajshahi win
Rajshahi Kings 162 for 5 (Sammy 44*, U Akmal 33*, Dawson 2-15) beat Rangpur Riders 150 for 5 (Mithun 64*, Nazmul 2-19) by 12 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details File photo – Darren Sammy’s 18-ball 44 not out helped Rajshahi Kings garner 55 runs in the last three overs © CPL/Sportsfile Rajshahi Kings’ bowlers latched on to the momentum of Darren Sammy‘s late assault to defend 162 and beat Rangpur Riders…
Horses-for-courses approach conscious decision – Kohli
Virat Kohli’s men have enjoyed the challenge of batting in unfamiliar positions © Associated Press Virat Kohli will captain his 20th Test match on Saturday and he is yet to field the same XI in consecutive games. Sometimes that choice has been taken away from him – Mohali being the latest example where India’s first-choice wicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha will not be available due to injury. Other times the changes were…
Khawaja bats through day to put Australia on top
Australia 6 for 307 (Khawaja 138*, Smith 59, Handscomb 54, Abbott 3-38) lead South Africa 9 for 259 dec by 48 runsScorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 00:34 ‘Amla’s series just gets worse’ In his first innings as a Test opener, Usman Khawaja scored Australia’s first hundred of the series, and their first in day-night Test cricket. In his first innings as a Test batsman, Peter Handscomb scored an impressive half-century….
Botha granted Australian citizenship
Johan Botha has played all seasons of the Big Bash League so far and will turn out for the Sydney Sixers in the upcoming edition © Getty Images Former South Africa limited-overs captain Johan Botha has been given Australian citizenship after moving to the country four years ago. Botha, who captained South Africa in 10 ODIs and 11 T20Is between 2008 and 2012, played the last of his international matches…
England gamble on Buttler to do 'something special'
Play 01:39 How would Buttler fit into England’s side? England have confirmed that Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes will return to the side for the third Test against India starting in Mohali on Saturday. Buttler comes in for Ben Duckett, who has been dropped, while Woakes replaces the injured Stuart Broad. For Buttler it will be just his second first-class match since being dropped from the Test side against Pakistan…
England ring changes in bid to draw level
Match Facts November 26-30, 2016Start time 9.30 local (0300GMT) Play 02:21 Span of eight days too short to analyse DRS – Kohli Big picture It was route-one to victory for India in Vizag: win the toss, bat big, get the spinners to work, allow the pitch to wear, then back to the spinners. But they have been challenged enough by England – more than by recent visitors – over the…
Buttler and Woakes return for third Test
Jos Buttler returns to the Test side for the first time since the series against Pakistan in the UAE last year Gareth Copley / © Getty Images England have confirmed that Jos Buttler and Chris Woakes will return to the side for the third Test against India starting in Mohali on Saturday. Buttler comes in for Ben Duckett, who has been dropped, while Woakes replaces the injured Stuart Broad. Alastair…
Khawaja hundred leads Australia's strong reply
Dinner Australia 3 for 209 (Khawaja 108 *, Handscomb 14*) trail South Africa 9 for 259 dec by 50 runsLive scorecard and ball-by-ball details Play 00:44 ‘Khawaja has learnt his lesson’ In his first innings as a Test opener, Usman Khawaja scored Australia’s first hundred of the series and their first in day-night Test cricket as they built a solid batting base on the second day in Adelaide. Kyle Abbott…