Category: Sports

Lucknow: Mumbai Indians registered an emphatic six-wicket victory over UP Warriors in the 16th match of the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025, thanks to stellar performances from Amelia Kerr and Hayley Matthews. Kerr’s outstanding five-wicket haul (5-38) and Matthews’ all-round display (2-25 and 68 off 46 balls) helped Mumbai comfortably chase down a target of 151 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. UP vs MI WPL 2025: Hayley Matthews Shines Bright Opting to bat first, UP Warriors got off to a fantastic start in the season. Georgia Voll played a pivotal…

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Lucknow – In an electrifying match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Gujarat Giants secured a thrilling five-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 on Friday. Chasing a target of 178 runs, Gujarat reached the mark with three balls to spare. Harleen Deol, who played a sensational knock of 70 runs off 49 balls, was named the Player of the Match. This successful chase now stands among the highest in WPL history. Notably, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) holds the record…

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Dubai: The unbeaten Indian team will clash with a formidable New Zealand side in the ICC Champions Trophy final on Sunday. This highly anticipated summit clash will see a new champion crowned after an eight-year-long wait. Notably, India fell short in the 2017 final, losing to Pakistan and missing out on a consecutive title. This will be India’s third consecutive appearance in a Champions Trophy final, making them the first team to achieve this feat. India and New Zealand were placed in the same group earlier in the tournament, where…

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Lucknow: Lucknow, known for its rich cultural heritage, is also home to a growing legacy of exceptional female athletes who have made a mark on the national and international stage. From cricket and hockey to weightlifting and mountaineering, women from the city have overcome challenges to bring glory to India. Among the most notable names is Deepti Sharma, a star all-rounder in Indian women’s cricket, recently leading UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League. Mumtaz Khan, a dynamic field hockey forward, has been instrumental in India’s recent international campaigns. In…

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Dubai: On March 9, cricket fans around the world will witness a historic clash as India takes on New Zealand in the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. The stage is set, the stakes are high, and the anticipation is at its peak as these two powerhouses meet in a Champions Trophy final for the first time in 25 years. For India, this match is not just about claiming another ICC trophy but about reaffirming their dominance in world cricket. For New Zealand,…

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Dubai: The ICC Champions Trophy 2025, hosted by Pakistan, has reached its final stage. Under the leadership of Rohit Sharma, Team India has remained unbeaten and secured a place in the final. The highly anticipated championship clash will take place on March 9 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, where India will face New Zealand. A historic milestone awaits Team India if they clinch the title this time. With a victory in the final, India will set a new record by becoming the first team to win the ICC Champions…

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~ 20.6 Crore TV viewers watch the marquee clash of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 ~ 2nd most watched Cricket match (excluding World Cups) in BARC history ~ ~ More than 10% growth in ratings compared to the same clash in ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 ~ Mumbai: JioStar continues to elevate the scale of live sporting events across TV & Digital, smashing TV records with the broadcast of India vs Pakistan clash in the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025. The exciting contest, branded as the Greatest…

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Vadodara: The stars of yesteryears took centerstage once again under the floodlights of the BCA Stadium in Vadodara, with the Sri Lanka Masters riding a crafty half century from Asela Gunaratne and disciplined death bowling to beat the West Indies Masters by 21 runs in a thrilling International Masters League (IML), 2025 encounter on Thursday. Put in to bat on a sluggish wicket, Sri Lanka Masters skipper Kumar Sangakkara (47) steered his side from a shaky start with a calculative knock, before Asela Gunaratne (64) came up with a gritty…

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Mumbai: Speaking exclusively on Amul Cricket Live on JioHotstar, Mithali Raj commented on Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt’s partnership: “ I would say that Hayley Matthews’ innings was incredibly fluent in her shot-making. Nat Sciver-Brunt, who came in during the powerplay, maintained an excellent strike rate. At one point, she was scoring at around 180. She continues to score runs consistently, and I think that partnership was crucial for the Mumbai Indians. A target of 150 can sometimes be tricky, especially with the UP Warriorz having quality spinners. Since MI…

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Mumbai: In an exclusive series on JioHotstar called ‘Power Play’, KKR Team owner Shah Rukh Khan, along with experts Aakash Chopra, Robin Uthappa, and Manvinder Bisla shared insights on the return of Gautam Gambhir as Kolkata Knight Riders’ mentor and their stellar TATA IPL 2024-winning season SPEAKING EXCLUSIVELY ON JIOHOTSTAR, SHAH RUKH KHAN SAID ON GAUTAM GAMBHIR’S RETURN TO KKR AS A COACH AND MENTOR IN 2024: “I never thought Gautam Gambhir left us. There has always been a lovely relationship with Gautam over the years. There are a few…

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