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Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan produced a stunning counter-attack by smashing a blistering half-century during the 2nd T20I between India and New Zealand at Raipur, completely shifting the momentum of a steep run chase in India’s favour. The match was played on Tuesday evening at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, as part of the New Zealand tour of India, 2026. Chasing a daunting target of 209 runs, India lost both openers inside the first two overs, but Kishan’s fearless batting lit up the stadium and dragged India back into the contest inside the powerplay. Ishan Kishan’s Explosive Knock…

The India cricket team continued their confident approach in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand cricket team by choosing to bowl first in the second match. The game is being played at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Cricket Stadium. After a dominant win in the first T20I at Nagpur, India made a few tactical changes, resting key players while giving opportunities to others as they look to seal the series early. Toss Decision and Team Strategy India won the toss and elected to field, with captain Suryakumar Yadav explaining that dew was already visible on the surface. He…

Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur is the biggest cricket stadium in Chhattisgarh and one of the largest stadiums in India. Opened in 2008, this venue is also known as Chhattisgarh International Cricket Stadium. It is the home ground of the Chhattisgarh cricket team and has hosted ODI, T20I, IPL, and CLT20 matches. The stadium came into the international spotlight when it hosted IPL matches as the second home venue of Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals). In 2026, India also hosted New Zealand here in a T20I match, bringing international cricket back to Raipur. Let’s look at the Shaheed…

It’s time to decide the second finalist of SA20 2025-26. After an intense league stage and playoffs, Qualifier 2 will see the two-time champions Sunrisers Eastern Cape take on Paarl Royals in a high-pressure knockout clash. Pretoria Capitals have already booked their place in the final, and now only one spot is left. Sunrisers Eastern Cape will be aiming to reach their fourth SA20 final, while Paarl Royals are chasing their first-ever final appearance in four seasons. This is an all-or-nothing game. One mistake, and the season ends. Experience vs hunger — that’s the storyline heading into Friday night at…

Virat Kohli congratulates Saina Nehwal on her retirement: Indian cricket star Virat Kohli shared a warm and emotional message for badminton legend Saina Nehwal after she officially announced her retirement from professional badminton. Saina Nehwal is one of India’s biggest sports icons. She decided to retire because of ongoing physical problems, especially with her knees, which made it very hard for her to continue playing at the highest level. Why did Saina Nehwal retire from badminton? Saina Nehwal, who won a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics and also became World No.1, explained that her body could no longer…

Team India made a record-breaking start to the five-match T20I series against New Zealand. The opening game turned into a batting spectacle, led by Abhishek Sharma, who once again proved why he is the No.1 ranked T20I batter in the world. Abhishek smashed 84 runs off just 35 balls, hitting 8 sixes, and registered the fastest T20I fifty by an Indian against New Zealand. His innings, along with Rinku Singh’s unbeaten 44 off 20 balls, powered India to 238/7, their highest-ever T20I total vs New Zealand. With the ball too, India looked in control for most phases. New Zealand appeared…

Mumbai batting star Sarfaraz Khan once again proved his class in domestic cricket with a sensational double century in the Ranji Trophy 2025–26 season. Playing against Hyderabad cricket team in an Elite Group D match, Sarfaraz reached the 200-run mark in just 206 balls, completely dominating the bowling attack. His knock has put Mumbai cricket team in a commanding position and once again highlighted his hunger for big scores. Match Situation and Sarfaraz’s Dominance Mumbai ended Day 2 at 500/6, with Sarfaraz unbeaten on 227 off 219 balls. He brought up his 200 with 19 boundaries and 9 sixes, showing…

The Big Bash League 2025-26 has reached its most intense stage. After Perth Scorchers sealed their place in the final by beating Sydney Sixers in the Qualifier, the spotlight now shifts to the Challenger. The three-time champions Sydney Sixers will face the defending champions Hobart Hurricanes in a do-or-die clash. The winner will advance to the BBL 15 Final, while the loser’s campaign will end here. SIX vs HUR Match Details Match InfoDetailsTournamentBig Bash League 2025-26MatchSydney Sixers vs Hobart Hurricanes, ChallengerDateFriday, 23 January 2026Time1:45 PM ISTVenueSydney Cricket Ground Match Preview Sydney Sixers Sydney Sixers have been inconsistent with the bat…

India and New Zealand face off in the second T20I of the five-match series at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur. After a convincing win in the opening match at Nagpur, India national cricket team hold a 1-0 lead and will look to move closer to sealing the series. Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, India have shown aggressive intent, but an injury to Axar Patel has added a fresh challenge ahead of the Raipur clash. IND vs NZ 2nd T20i Match Preview MatchIND vs NZ, 2nd T20IDate23 January 2026VenueShaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, RaipurToss Time6:30 PM…

Bangladesh Take a Firm Stand Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026: Bangladesh have taken a strong and costly decision ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The country is ready to lose around ₹240 crore in revenue but will not play the tournament in India. The T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted jointly by India and Sri Lanka. However, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has clearly stated that the national team will not travel to India due to security concerns. ICC Rejects Bangladesh’s Request Bangladesh asked the International Cricket Council (ICC) to move all their matches to Sri Lanka.…