
            <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Arun Rawal, a producer at Sports Tak, is a daydreamer, movie buff, and cricket fanatic. He could not play cricket, so did the next best thing, writing for it. He loves to play the flick shot over square leg, and believes Sachin Tendulkar is God. </div>
      

Arun Rawal


            <div class="text-formatted field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field__item">Arun Rawal, a producer at Sports Tak, is a daydreamer, movie buff, and cricket fanatic. He could not play cricket, so did the next best thing, writing for it. He loves to play the flick shot over square leg, and believes Sachin Tendulkar is God. </div>
      

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NZ vs PAK: From 32/5, Faheem Ashraf and concussion replacement Naseem Shah's maiden ODI half-centuries helped Pakistan post 208 in unsuccessful run chase against New Zealand.

Concussion replacement Naseem Shah scored his maiden ODI fifty.

New Zealand beat Pakistan by 84 runs to take 2-0 lead in three-ODI series.

Ben Sears registered his maiden five-wicket haul. 

Babar, Rizwan fail but Ashraf and Naseem's maiden fifties help Pakistan avoid embarrassment in series defeat to New Zealand

Mark Chapman had a chance to break Brian Lara's record against Pakistan at no.4 in ODIs but he lost his wicket in the 44th over of the innings.

Mark Chapman surpasses Ross Taylor, AB de Villiers to take 3rd spot on this list with 132 vs Pakistan 

NZ vs PAK: Young all-rounder Muhammad Abbas took on Pakistan bowlers in slog overs and reached his fifty from just 24 balls on his ODI debut.

Muhammad Abbas reached his maiden ODI fifty from 24 balls.

Abbas helped New Zealand post 344/9.

Abbas dismissed Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan. 

Lahore-born Muhammad Abbas breaks all-time ODI world record of Indian all-rounder on debut with 26-ball 52 vs Pakistan

NZ vs PAK: Pakistan were alive in the run chase until Babar Azam departed. The visitors suffered a batting collapse and were bowled out for 271.

Pakistan lost seven wickets for just 22 runs.

Mark Chapman registered the highest ODI score for New Zealand against Pakistan.

Debutant Muhammad Abbas scored a blazing fifty and dismissed Mohammad Rizwan.

NZ vs PAK: Inspired by Mark Chapman's record-breaking ton, New Zealand beat Pakistan by 73 runs as Babar Azam and Salman Agha's fifties go in vain

NZ vs PAK 1st ODI: After the top-order collapse, Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell helped New Zealand recover and eventually dominate Pakistan bowlers in the series opener.

Mark Chapman has been in tremendous form against Pakistan.

Chapman's record-breaking knock was studded with 13 fours and 6 sixes.

Chapman shared a 199-run partnership for 4th wicket with Daryl Mitchell.

Mark Chapman breaks Ross Taylor's 14-year-old record with 132-run knock as Mohammad Rizwan's Pakistan pay for no speciallist spinner, 4 fast bowlers strategy

James Neesham's fifer helped New Zealand register a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Pakistan in the fifth and final T20I of the series.

James Neesham becomes 5th bowler in T20I history to achieve rare feat against Pakistan

IPL 2025

Noor Ahmad was named 'Player of the match' as he claimed four wickets for 18 runs on CSK debut and helped his side win by four wickets against Mumbai Indians.

Noor Ahmad registers best bowling figures for CSK spinner with 4 for 18 vs Mumbai Indians, enters elite list 

Sanju Samson will play as an impact player in Rajasthan Royals' first three IPL 2025 matches. Riyan Parag will lead the side against SRH in their IPL 2025 opener.

Sanju Samson needs 66 runs as impact player to becomes first Rajasthan Royals batter to achieve major feat

Milestones await Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli as he gears up to take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025 opener.

Virat Kohli has 962 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders. 

Kohli can break Shikhar Dhawan's record for most runs in successful IPL run chases.

Rain threat looms large over IPL 2025 opener between RCB and KKR. 

Virat Kohli needs 38 more runs to become third batter in IPL history to achieve massive feat against KKR

Pakistan's 29-year-old over Sahibzada Farhan registered the joint third-highest T20 score in the history of the format. Peshawar beat Quetta by a massive margin of 126 runs.

Sahibzada Farhan hit 14 fours and 11 sixes in his record-breaking unbeaten 162.

Farhan has scored 414 runs from four innings in the ongoing National T20 Cup.

The previous record belonged to Kamran Akmal who scored unbeaten 150 in 2017. 

Dropped from Pakistan's T20I squad after Zimbabwe tour, Peshawar opener scores 72-ball 162 in National T20 Cup to break Kamran Akmal's record for highest score

Eight out of the top 10 highest scores in IPL history were registered in the previous season as the batters became more aggressive and played with added freedom due to impact player rule.

Travis Head, Marcus Stoins, Arshdeep Singh

SRH's 287 vs RCB to LSG's 257 vs PBKS: Top 10 highest totals in IPL history

After two underwhelming appearances, Pakistan's new-look side finally lived up to what captain Agha Salman said before the series as they chased down 205 in 16 overs.

Hasan Nawaz reached his maiden T20I century from just 44 balls.

Mohammad Haris scored 41 and captain Agha Salman scored an unbeaten fifty in run chase.

This is New Zealand's second-highest run chase in T20Is.

After two ducks, Hasan Nawaz's maiden T20I century leads new-look Salman Agha-led Pakistan to 9-wicket win in run chase of 205 to keep series alive

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IPL 2025, CSK vs SRH: Former New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori has been impressed with Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore who has taken 12 wickets from eigth games in the season so far.

Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore has taken 12 wickets from 8 games.

Kishore was roped in for Rs 2 crore by Gujarat Titans.

SRH's spin attack in IPL 2025 looks weak. 

Daniel Vettori

Head coach Daniel Vettori reveals one spinner SRH wanted but couldn't get in IPL 2025 mega auction, calls him 'very brave'

IPL 2025: Ahead of Kolkata Knight Riders' home clash against Punjab Kings, Rinku Singh has said that any team can breach the 300-run mark.

Rinku Singh is KKR's sixth-highest run-scorer this season.

Rinku's strike rate is below 150 in IPL 2025.

KKR have lost 5 out of their 8 games. 

Rinku Singh

'Yes, we can do it. IPL has reached a stage where even 300 is possible': KKR's Rinku Singh ahead of taking on PBKS at home

IPL 2025: The top two contenders for the orange cap this season, Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan and RCB's Virat Kohli did not make the list.

Sanjay Manjrekar did not include batters who have a strike rate below 150.

Manjrekar included Priyansh Arya and Heinrich Klaasen but ignored Virat Kohli and Sai Sudharsan.

Shubman Gill and KL Rahul made Manjrekar's list as well. 

Sanjay Manjrekar, Virat Kohli

No place for Orange Cap contender Virat Kohli in Sanjay Manjrekar's list of 10 batters who have impressed him in IPL 2025

IPL 2025, CSK vs SRH: Virender Sehwag was left baffled by the changes in the batting positions. He wanted Dewald Brevis to bat at no.3.

Ravindra Jadeja's strike rate in IPL 2025 is just over 125. 

Dewald Brevis hit 4 sixes in his 42-run knock on CSK debut.

Virender Sehwag does not want Sam Curran to bat at no.3.

Virender Sehwag, Ravindra Jadeja

'Jadeja has got a useless strike rate, but at least try to...': Virender Sehwag tears into CSK all-rounder's approach after SRH defeat

IPL 2025: Suresh Raina has blamed the management for Chennai Super Kings's lacklustre run in the ongoing season as they suffered another defeat at home.

CSK have lost 7 out of 9 games this season.

CSK are yet to win a match at home this season.

CSK are almost out of the IPL 2025 playoffs race.

Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni

'He's not that involved': Suresh Raina slams CSK management for poor auction and horrendous run in IPL 2025

Basketball

The Golden State Warriors are going to host Houston Rockets for Game 3 in the ongoing first-round NBA Playoff series on Saturday, April 26 at the Chase Center. 

Golden State Warriors will take on Houston Rockets in Game 3 on Saturday, April 26.

The seven game series is currently level at 1-1. 

Brandin Podziemski was forced to leave Game 2 against Rockets in the first quarter due to illness. 

Brandin Podziemski in the frame

Golden State Warriors Injury Report: Will star player Brandin Podziemski feature in Game 3 against Houston Rockets?

The Los Angeles Clippers will lock horns against Denver Nuggets for Game 4 in the ongoing first-round NBA Playoff series on Saturday, April 26 at the Intuit Dome.

Los Angeles Clippers will take on Denver Nuggets for Game 4 on Saturday, April 26.

Russell Westbrook is suffering from a left foot inflammation.

Westbrook injured himself during Game 3 against the LA Clippers.

Russell Westbrook in the frame

Denver Nuggets Injury Report: What is the latest health status of Russell Westbrook, will he start against Los Angeles Clippers?

The Memphis Grizzlies will be taking on Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 4 in the ongoing first-round NBA Playoff series on Saturday, April 26 at the FedExForum.

Memphis Grizzlies will play host to Oklahoma City Thunder for Game 4 on Saturday, April 26.

Ja Morant took a dangerous fall during Game 3 against the OKC Thunder.

OKC Thunder are currently leading the seven game series 3-0. 

Ja Morant in the frame

Memphis Grizzlies Injury Report: What is the latest health update of star player Ja Morant, will he play against Oklahoma City Thunder?

The Miami Heat are all set to host Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 3 in the ongoing first-round NBA Playoff series on Saturday, April 26 at the Kaseya Center.

Miami Heat will lock horns against Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, April 26. 

Darius Garland is listed on the team's injury report as questionable. 

The Cavaliers lead the seven game series 2-0.

Darius Garland in the frame

Cleveland Cavaliers Injury Report: What is the availability status of Darius Garland, will he feature against Miami Heat

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