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Indian Premier League March 2024

Tony de Zorzi jokingly commented on his South African teammate Nandre Burger, who secured an IPL deal with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) for Rs 50 lakh on December 19.

South Africa's Nandre Burger (L) with Andile Phehlukwayo, Tony de Zorzi (Right). (Getty Images)

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‘He needs to use that money on...’: Tony de Zorzi teases ‘roommate’ Nandre Burger after IPL 2024 auction

India tour of South Africa 2023-24

Sanju Samson yet again disappointed with his lacklustre batting, this time in the second ODI against South Africa, which India lost by eight wickets on December 19.

India's Sanju Samson (L) walks back to the pavillion after being dismissed in the 2nd ODI vs South Africa at St George's Park in Gqeberha on December 19. (Getty)

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‘Sanju Samson frustrates his fans and critics…’: Simon Doull trains gun on India star after flop show in 2nd ODI vs SA

The 26-year-old de Tony de Zorzi capitalised on his start and managed to take his side to the finish line along with scoring a century in the process.&nbsp;

South Africa defeated India in the 2nd ODI on December 19.

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IND vs SA: Tony de Zorzi's unbeaten ton, Nandre Burger's stifling spell power South Africa to 8-wicket win in 2nd ODI

The Indian cricket team showcased a stellar performance in opening ODI match, with Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan leading the charge with the ball.&nbsp;

Rinku Singh was handed his maiden ODI cap on December 19.

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SA vs IND, 2nd ODI: Rinku Singh receives maiden ODI cap as India asked to bat first; check playing XIs of both teams

After dazzling with a fifty in the first ODI against South Africa on December 17, Shreyas Iyer will not be available for the second and third match as he will be linking with India's Test squad.

Shreyas Iyer (right) celebrates after bringing his half century in the first ODI against South Africa on December 17.

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Arshdeep Singh was adjudged Player of the Match for this stunning fifer in India's eight-wicket win over South Africa in their first ODI on December 17.

India's star batter KL Rahul and ace pacer Arshdeep Singh in this frame.

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'He said you have to...': Arshdeep Singh reveals KL Rahul's secret mantra which helped him produce match-winning spell vs SA

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Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl first against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.

DC opts to bowl against KKR. 

KRR to feature with one change against DC. 

Ajinkya Rahane and Axar Patel at Toss

Kolkata Knight Riders to feature with one change as DC captain Axar Patel opts to bowl at Arun Jaitley Stadium: Check playing XIs

Rajasthan Royals (RR) star Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest ever batter to smash a century in T20Is. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi smashed a 35 ball ton against GT. 

RR defeated GT by eight wickets. 

Ravi Shastri and Vaibhav Suryavanshi

'Don't care whether he's 14, 12 or 20 years old': Ravi Shastri wants bowlers to target Vaibhav Suryavanshi with this delivery to take 'the real test'

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announced a 10 lakh cash reward for Vaibhav Suryavanshi for his historic century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Vaibhav Suryavanshi becomes the youngest cricketer to smash a T20 century. 

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar announces massive cash reward for Rajasthan Royals star Vaibhav Suryavanshi 

After cracking a historic ton in IPL 2025 clash against GT, RR's Vaibhav Suryavanshi openly admitted that whatever he is today is all because of his parents' sacrifices

Vaibhav Suryavanshi attributed his success to his parents, who made a lot of sacrifices in his making

Vaibhav Suryavanshi tonked a historic ton in RR's win over GT

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi (L) and Yashasvi Jaiswal in frame

'Mummy 3 ghanta so rahi hai...Papa neh kaam chhod diya': Vaibhav Suryavanshi narrates parents' sacrifices after record-breaking century

IPL 2025: RR's 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a knock for ages which made him the youngest player to crack a century in T20 cricket

Vaibhav Suryavanshi struck a historic 38-ball 101 in RR's winning cause against GT

Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest to smash a century in T20 history

Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi in this frame

'Sir aaj maarunga': Vaibhav Suryavanshi's pre-match phone call with coach set the stage for 14-yr-old's batting masterclass in IPL 2025

Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul in WODIs, while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series. 

India beat South Africa by 15 runs in Women's ODI Tri-series. 

Sneh Raha picked up her maiden fifer in ODI against South Africa during Women's ODI Tri-series. 

Team India celebrating win against South Africa

Women's Tri-Series: Pratika Rawal's 78 and Sneh Rana's five-wicket haul help India beat South Africa by 15 runs, notch two wins in a row

The England Cricket Board (ECB) announced Mumbai Indians star Nat Sciver-Brunt as the new captain for women's cricket team ahead of the Women's ODI World Cup 2025. 

ECB announced  Nat Sciver-Brunt as new captain for England's Women Cricket Team. 

Nat Sciver-Brunt was part of Mumbai Indians in WPL 2025. 

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 final cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai 

South Africa vs India Match Stats

2nd ODI, St George's Park, Gqeberha