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New Zealand defeated South Africa by 50 runs to seal their spot for the final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 which will take place on March 9. 

David Miller smashed a century in Champions Trophy semifinal clash against New Zealand. 

New Zealand will now face India in the Champions Trophy 2025 final. 

David Miller of South Africa leaves the field after losing the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi final against New Zealand

'It was not an ideal situation...': David Miller blames ICC after New Zealand defeated South Africa in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal

Former India captain Virat Kohli scored 84 runs in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final against Australia at Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Virat Kohli scored 84 runs against Australia. 

India defeated Australia by four wickets to qualify for final. 

Virat Kohli

'All the other things kind of take care of themselves...': Virat Kohli reveals success mantra for run chases after India's four wicket win against Australia, Watch VIDEO

Australia stand-in captain Steve Smith announced his retirement from One-day International after India's four-wicket win against Australia at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. 

Steve Smith announced retirement from ODIs. 

Steve Smith captained Australia in Champions Trophy 2025. 

Steve Smith hugging Virat Kohli after India's win

'Super proud to have been part...': Steve Smith reacts after announcing ODI retirement following India's win against Australia

Yograj Singh lavished praise on Hardik Pandya for his match-winning cameo in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against Australia. 

Yograj Singh lauds Hardik Pandya. 

India beat Australia in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. 

Hardik Pandya of India bats watched by Australia wicketkeeper Josh Inglis during the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi final between India and Australia

'Lift them on your shoulders...': Yograj Singh reacts on Hardik Pandya's match winning cameo against Australia

Australia star batter Travis Head managed to score 39 runs off 33 balls in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal against India at Dubai Stadium in Dubai.

Travis Head scored 39 runs off 33 balls in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.

Steve Smith opted to bat against India in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.

Virat Kohli wild celebration after Travis Head's wicket in India vs Australia Champions Trophy clash

WATCH: Virat Kohli's animated celebration after Travis Head's dismissal during Champions Trophy semifinal goes viral

India captain Rohit Sharma responds to accusations that the Men in Blue hold the advantage of playing all their matches in Dubai. 

Australia opted to bat in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal.

Rohit Sharma  breaks silence as India repeatedly accused of Champions Trophy 'advantage'.

India captain Rohit Sharma alongside Australia captain Steve Smith ahead of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semi final between India and Australia

Rohit Sharma breaks silence as India repeatedly accused of Champions Trophy 'advantage', says 'we've played three games here and each time...'

Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash in Dubai.

Australia opt to bat against India in Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal

Team India are wearing black arm in honor of the late Shri Padmakar Shivalkar. 

Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith shaking hands during toss at Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal

Why Rohit Sharma-led Team India wearing black armbands during Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash against Australia?

Australia captain Steve Smith won the toss and opted to bat first against Australia in the semifinal clash of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai. 

India vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal is taking place in Dubai

Australia wins the toss and opted to bat. 

Rohit Sharma and Steve Smith during toss and Champions Trophy

IND vs AUS Playing XIs: Rohit Sharma goes with 4 spinners, Steve Smith opts to bat and drops left-arm pacer to include leg-spinner

India will face Australia for their ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal clash, which is scheduled to take place at the Dubai Stadium in Dubai. 

Gavaskar advised Rohit to chase against Australia in CT semifinal. 

India vs Australia Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal will take place on March 4.

Sunil Gavaskar along with India captain Rohit Sharma

'The ideal thing would be for India...': Sunil Gavaskar advises Rohit Sharma-led side for Champions Trophy semifinal clash vs Australia

Australia captain Steve Smith believes that Travis Head will again fire runs against India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. 

India will face Australia in ICC Champions Trophy 2025 semifinal. 

Virat Kohli along with Travis Head and Steve Smith

'Travis Head has stood up in many...': Steve Smith's stern warning to Rohit Sharma-led India for Champions Trophy 2025 final

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Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has become the first captain to lead three different teams to the Indian Premier League playoffs. His leadership has played a key role in taking PBKS to the playoffs for the first time in 11 years.


Punjab captains who scored more than 500 runs in a single edition of IPL

India's legendary off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin slammed Rishabh Pant for withdrawing the appeal by Digvesh Rathi during the IPL 2025 clash between LSG and RCB. 

RCB defeated LSG by six wicket to finish top 2. 

Jitesh Sharma was awarded 'Player of the Match' during RCB's last league clash vs LSG. 

Rishabh Pant and Jitesh Sharma shaking hands after RCB vs LSG clash

 'Captain's job is to actually back the player...': R. Ashwin's brutal take on Pant, slams commentators for glorifying Jitesh Sharma's run-out in LSG vs RCB clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets to seal their spot in the qualifier 1 on the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

RCB takes indirect dig at Avesh Khan after team's six-wicket win vs LSG. 

Avesh Khan and Jitesh Sharma

'Didn’t throw the helmet...': RCB takes indirect dig at Avesh Khan after team's six-wicket win to seal spot in qualifier 1

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by six wickets to seal their berth for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 qualifier. 


RCB beat LSG by six-wickets. 

RCB will now face PBKS in IPL 2025 qualifier. 

Team mentor Dinesh Karthik is seen during a training session of Royal Challengers Bangalore at Eden Gardens cricket ground in Kolkata, India, on March 20, 2025. 

'We have bigger things to play for and...': Dinesh Karthik's stern warning for Rajat Patidar-led side after RCB's six-wicket win against LSG

RCB thrashed LSG by six wickets in their last league match to set a thrilling clash with Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1

RCB's six-wicket win over LSG ensured their spot in Qualifier 1

RCB will take on PBKS in IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 on May 29

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (C) tosses the ball as he enters the pitch with his teammates in this frame

RCB's track record in IPL playoffs: Know how have Royal Challengers Bengaluru fared in IPL knockouts in since 2008

Football

Ahead of the start of the Chelsea vs Real Betis UEFA Conference League final, let's take a look at how to watch the match live. Get hold of the details.

Chelsea will take on Real Betis in the UEFA Conference League final tonight.

The match will take place at the at the Wroclaw Stadium.

Chelsea vs Real Betis Live Streaming Details

Chelsea vs Real Betis Live Streaming: How to watch UEFA Conference League final in India, USA, UK, Saudi Arabia, and Australia?

Basketball

The Oklahoma City Thunder will go up against Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, May 28th at the Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder will go up against Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, May 29th.

Aaron Wiggins played 76 regular season games in this year's campaign. 

The seven game series is currently led 3-1 by OKC Thunder.

Aaron Wiggins in the frame

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Will Aaron Wiggins feature in Game 5 against Minnesota Timberwolves?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be locking horns against Minnesota Timberwolves at the Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder will go up against Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, May 28th.

Chet Holmgren played 32 regular season games in this year's campaign. 

Chet Holmgren in the frame

Oklahoma City Thunder Injury Report: Will Chet Holmgren feature in Game 5 against Minnesota Timberwolves?

The Oklahoma City Thunder will be locking horns against Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, May 28th.

Oklahoma City Thunder will take on Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, May 28th.

Anthony Edwards featured in 79 regular season games in this year's campaign. 

Anthony Edwards in the frame

Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report: What is the availability status of Anthony Edwards, will he start Game 5 against Oklahoma City Thunder?

India tour of England 2025

Former India captain Virat Kohli has announced his Test retirement on May 12 ahead of the five-Test match series against England. 

Virat Kohli announced Test retirement on May 12. 

Ravindra Jadeja lauds Virat Kohli for Test captaincy. 

India's Ravindra Jadeja (L) and India's Virat Kohli celebrates the wicket of Australia's Mitchell Starc on day four of the fourth cricket Test match between Australia and India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

'Special thing about Virat is that he always...': Ravindra Jadeja reveals secret mantra behind Kohli's Test captaincy ahead of upcoming England series

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380 by Matthew Hayden v Zimbabwe on October 9, 2003 - i

Matthew Hayden

335* by David Warner v Pakistan on November 29, 2019 - i

David Warner

334* by Mark Taylor v Pakistan on October 15, 1998 - d

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Arthur Mailey

8/24 by Glenn McGrath v Pakistan on December 16, 2004 - r

Glenn McGrath

8/31 by Frank Laver v England on July 26, 1909 - d

Frank Laver

380 by Matthew Hayden v Zimbabwe on October 9, 2003 - Australia beat Zimbabwe by an innings and 175 runs

9/121 by Arthur Mailey v England on February 11, 1921 - Australia beat England by 8 wickets

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