New Zealand great Kane Williamson hailed Mohammad Siraj’s outstanding bowling performance against his former franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru and said the right-armer bowled with real fire in his belly” and led Gujarat Titans’ attack with aggression in securing the eight-wicket win at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Siraj delivered an exceptional spell of 3-19. The … Read more
Former New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson praised the Punjab Kings’ balanced squad, cohesive playing style, and strong leadership after their victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Williamson expressed his views while speaking on Jio Hotstar. The former New Zealand skipper particularly commended Shreyas Iyer for his … Read more
At a time when teams are amassing big totals with consummate ease in the IPL, Mumbai Indians have bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 in their latest face-off, an effort that has left New Zealand star Kane Williamson highly impressed. MI won the game by eight wickets on Monday to open their … Read more
New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson lavished praise on Nitish Rana, calling his 36-ball 81 an “incredible knock of the highest standard” and also credited Rajasthan Royals’ fielding for their six-run win over Chennai Super Kings. Nitish, coming to bat at number 3, produced a match-winning performance as RR posted 182 for nine … Read more
Ahead of the 18th edition starting from Saturday, the Indian Premier League (IPL) have announced a star-studded commentary panel which includes big names like AB De Villiers, Kane Williamson, Shane Watson, and Virender Sehwag. In a never-seen-before avatar, one of the world’s most accomplished batters and most loved global figures, Kane Williamson, will … Read more
India sealed an unprecedented third Champions Trophy triumph with an unblemished record as Rohit Sharma combined his inherent freedom with steely resolve to inspire his side to a four-wicket win in a closely-fought final against New Zealand in Dubai Sunday. India won the trophy without losing a match, reflecting their dominance in the … Read more
On December 18, 2024, Mitchell Santner took charge as New Zealand’s white-ball captain, with his first major leadership assignment being the 2025 Champions Trophy. Cut to now, and Santner is now all set to lead the Blackcaps in the tournament’s title clash against India in Dubai on Sunday. New Zealand has always been … Read more
As India prepare to take on New Zealand in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai on Sunday, history looms large over this much-anticipated encounter. While India enter the contest as favourites, having secured seven consecutive ODI wins leading up to the final, their record against New Zealand in ICC tournament finals … Read more
Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson struck commanding centuries as New Zealand hammered South Africa by 50 runs in a high-scoring semifinal to set up a summit clash with India in the Champions Trophy, on Wednesday. Ravindra played a brilliant knock of 108 runs off 101 balls, laced with 13 fours and a six, … Read more
Rachin Ravindra in action during Champions Trophy 2025© AFP Centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson powered New Zealand to a big total of 362 for 6 — the highest in Champions Trophy history — against South Africa in the second semifinal at the Gaddafi Stadium on Wednesday. The duo shared 164 runs … Read more