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Devon Conway

Will Young

Kane Williamson (C)

Tom Latham (W)

Glenn Phillips

Mark Chapman

James Neesham

Mitchell Santner

Daryl Mitchell

Rachin Ravindra

Ish Sodhi

South Africa

Reeza Hendricks

Heinrich Klaasen

Quinton de Kock (W)

Rassie van der Dussen

Aiden Markram (C)

David Miller

Marco Jansen

Andile Phehlukwayo

Gerald Coetzee

Keshav Maharaj

Kagiso Rabada

Benjamin Vincent Sears

Bevon-John Jacobs

Cole Edward McConchie

Dane Cleaver

Daryl Joseph Mitchell

Devon Philip Conway

Finnley Hugh Allen

Glenn Dominic Phillips

Henry Michael Nicholls

Inderbir Singh Sodhi

Jacob Andrew Duffy

James Douglas Sheahan Neesham

Jayden Richard Lennox

Joshua Andrew Clarkson

Katene Dalton Clarke

Kristian David Charles Clarke

Kyle Alex Jamieson

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Mark Sinclair Chapman

Matthew James Henry

Michael Gordon Bracewell

Mitchell James Hay

Mitchell Josef Santner

Nathan Gregory Smith

Nicholas Frederick Kelly

Timothy Blake Robinson

Tim Louis Seifert

Thomas Ackland Blundell

Thomas William Maxwell Latham

William Alexander Young

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Aiden Kyle Markram

Andile Simelane

Anrich Arno Nortje

Connor Esterhuizen

Corbin Bosch

David Andrew Miller

Dewald Brevis

Dian Forrester

Donovan Ferreira

George Fredrik Linde

Gerald William Coetzee

Jason Franswyn Smith

Jordan Hermann

Keshav Athmanand Maharaj

Kwena Tshegofatso Maphaka

Lhuan-dre Gilbert Pretorius

Lungisani True-man Ngidi

Lubabalo Lutho Sipamla

Nqobani Mokoena

Ottneil Emile Graham Baartman

Prenelan Subrayen

Quinton de Kock

Reeza Raphael Hendricks

Rubin Andrew Hermann

Ryan David Rickelton

Tony de Zorzi

Tristan Stubbs

Pieter Willem Adriaan Mulder

Cricket

ICC Mens World Cup Warm-Up Matches 2023

Kane Williamson's New Zealand beat South Africa by seven runs as per DLS method in their second ICC Men's World Cup 2023 warm-up match ahead of campaign opener.

Quinton de Kock plays reverse sweep (Getty Images)

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Quinton de Kock's unbeaten 84 in vain as New Zealand register 7-run win by DLS method in rain-marred high-scoring affair

South Africa's back-up wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen bowled three overs in the middle overs of World Cup warm-up match against New Zealand.

Heinrich Klaasen bowls a beamer (Screengrab: ICC Instagram)

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South Africa backup wicketkeeper makes Devon Conway, Quinton de Kock's jaws drop with bizarre no ball, video goes viral

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson made his last ODI appearance in January 2023 against Pakistan before he got injured during IPL 2023 opener.

Kane Williamson walks back to the pavillion (Screengrab: Hotstar)

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Ruled out from World Cup 2023 opener, Kane Williamson bats in warm-up match but retires out after scoring just 37 runs

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The MI vs RR game didn't feature New Zealand white-ball captain Mitchell Santner as he was unavailable for selection due to a niggle.

Mitchell Santner opted out of Rajasthan Royals game due to a niggle.

Mahela Jayawardene said that Santner will be available for the next game. 

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Why Santner didn't play vs Rajasthan Royals? Mumbai Indians head coach reveals

The Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 27 runs to maintain their unbeaten streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. 

RR defeated MI by 27 runs. 

RR becomes IPL 2026 table toppers after win against MI. 

Rajasthan Royals after IPL win (BCCI/IPL)

Sooryavanshi, Jaiswal steal the show as RR beat MI in rain-reduced IPL clash

Jasprit Bumrah gave away 14 runs, with Sooryavanshi scoring 12 of them. It turned out to be a standout moment in the match and a big confidence boost for the young batter.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored 39 off 14 balls vs MI.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi smashed a six on first ball of Jasprit Bumrah. 

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WATCH: Sooryavanshi stuns Bumrah with two sixes in rain-hit RR v MI IPL 2026 tie

CSK officials have confirmed that Dhoni is currently recovering from a calf muscle strain and is undergoing rehab. At this stage, he may need at least another week before he is ready to play.

MS Dhoni has missed CSK's first three IPL 2026 matches.

MS Dhoni is currently on the road to recovery from calf muscle strain.

MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings (L) react (Getty)

Worrisome news for CSK as MS Dhoni set to miss more IPL 2026 matches

The good news is that the rain has now stopped in Guwahati, and the ground staff are preparing the field for play. However, due to the delay, the match has been shortened.


RR vs MI, IPL 2026 toss has been delayed due to rain. 

IPL 2026 clash between RR and MI will be a 11 over game.

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RR vs MI Cleared to Start After Rain, Match Reduced With New Timing

Football

Premier League has secured a fifth Champions League spot for the 2626-27 season. Here is all you need to know. 

Arsenal's recent 1-0 victory over Sporting Lisbon in the UCL quarter-finals was among the key results that helped push England ahead of rival nations in the standings

The extra spot effectively expands opportunities for the EPL clubs to compete at the highest level in Europe

Premier League secures fifth Champions League spot for 26-27 season

English Premier League

Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa has sent a clear warning to Bayern Munich for the second leg after a 2-1 loss at the Santiago Bernabeu. 

The loss leaves the European side needing at least a two-goal victory in the return leg at the Allianz Arena 

Arbeloa, the former player of the club, added that anyone doubting a comeback "should stay in Madrid," underscoring the club's storied history of dramatic European recoveries

Real Madrid boss Arbeloa sends warning to Bayern Munich for 2nd leg clash 

Alvaro Arbeloa, Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, UCL

Barcelona, PSG, Liverpool, and more big teams play tonight as the UEFA Champions League returns. A look at when and where to catch the action live. 

Bayern Munich delivered a stunning 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu

Arsenal edged past Sporting CP with a 1-0 win in Lisbon all thanks to a late Kai Havertz strike

UEFA UCL QF ft Barcelona, PSG & more BIG clashes; schedule, live info in UK, USA, India

Robert Lewandowski, Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, Mo Salah

UEFA UCL QF ft Barcelona, PSG & more BIG clashes; schedule, live info 

Basketball

A look at Victor Wembanyama’s latest injury update ahead of the Spurs’ NBA clash against the Trail Blazers. Will he play on Wednesday? Find out. 

Spurs have already secured a playoff berth in the 2025-26 season

Spurs, the host, are 60-19 ahead of the clash against the visitors, who are 40-39 this season

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Quinton de Kock's unbeaten 84 in vain as New Zealand register 7-run win by DLS method in rain-marred high-scoring affair

South Africa backup wicketkeeper makes Devon Conway, Quinton de Kock's jaws drop with bizarre no ball, video goes viral

Ruled out from World Cup 2023 opener, Kane Williamson bats in warm-up match but retires out after scoring just 37 runs