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Super Over Madness: DC Survives a Rollercoaster
The first Super Over of the season didn’t disappoint! Delhi Capitals held their nerve in a high-pressure finish against Rajasthan Royals in a match that swung wildly.
The first Super Over of the season didn’t disappoint! Delhi Capitals held their nerve in a high-pressure finish against Rajasthan Royals in a match that swung wildly.
Jaiswal and Samson gave RR a flying start before injury forced Samson off. Parag fell early, but Rana and Jaiswal kept things ticking. Spinners tightened the screws, and RR needed 73 off 36. Just when it looked out of reach, big overs followed—until Mitch Starc pulled DC back with a magical yorker to remove Rana.
Defending just 8 in the final over, Starc bowled four ice-cold yorkers to force a Super Over.
RR started the tie-breaker strong—10 runs in 3 balls—but two crazy run outs flipped the script. DC needed 12 and Stubbs-Rahul chased it calmly, punishing Sandeep’s slower balls.
Talk about a turnaround. Last week, DC lost due to brainfade run outs. This week, they won because of them. Mitch Starc’s brilliance and a composed chase sealed the deal. DC now sit pretty at the top—playing like true contenders.
Continue the story here: Humdinger sees DC overcome RR in Super Over
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BCCI, ECB, and CA to jointly fund ICC’s initiative to support Afghan women’s cricket development.
The ICC, along with the BCCI, ECB, and CA, will jointly fund a new initiative to support Afghanistan’s exiled women cricketers. This dedicated fund will offer coaching, mentorship, and educational opportunities — all without affecting the Afghanistan Cricket Board’s annual ICC payments.
The ACB remains the only Full Member without a women’s team, largely due to the Taliban’s restrictions since 2021. While this plan doesn't establish an official Afghanistan women’s team, it marks the ICC’s first major step in four years to re-engage with Afghan female cricketers.
The program will not be limited to those based in Australia — all displaced Afghan women cricketers globally will be included.
“I might make some of the players get up nice and early but I'll be up late, don't worry about that"
Domestic cricket + T20 leagues
Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals
DC 188/5 (20)
RR 188/4 (20)
Match tied (Delhi Capitals won the Super Over)
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April 16, 1984 — Sharjah witnessed its first taste of Indo-Pak magic. In the final of the Rothmans Four-Nations Cup, India were bowled out for just 125. It looked like Pakistan had the win in the bag. But Cricket, as always, had other plans.
A young Chetan Sharma steamed in with fire, and Ravi Shastri spun webs around Pakistan’s batting. What seemed like a routine chase turned into a nerve-wracking collapse. Wickets tumbled, pressure mounted, and Pakistan fell short by just 5 runs.
It wasn’t just a win. It was a statement that India’s 1983 World Cup win wasn’t a one-off. That they could handle pressure, even with low totals. And for Sharjah, this match lit the spark for what would become one of cricket’s most iconic battlegrounds — where India vs. Pakistan wasn’t just a game but a spectacle.
On This Day
Born on this day, Saleem Malik was once the epitome of elegant, wristy strokeplay in Pakistan’s middle order. He crafted 15 Test centuries — curiously, nearly half of them barely crossed the 100 mark.
His peak came during the 1994-95 series against Australia, where he played two magnificent centuries, including a double ton, to seal a tense series win for Pakistan. Ironically, that series was also when the first whispers of match-fixing emerged.
Malik’s artistry shone brightest under pressure — especially on the feared Headingley pitch, where he stood tall in 1987 and 1992 with masterful unbeaten scores of 82 and 84.
But his legacy was dented when he became the first cricketer to receive a life ban for match-fixing. Though the ban was lifted in 2008, the shadow still lingers over a career that once promised so much brilliance.
Coming tomorrow
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
Forget the Sharma vs Sharma hype — Rohit’s yet to hit top gear, and Abhishek’s been more cold than hot despite that recent ton. The real headline for Thursday night’s MI vs SRH clash at Wankhede? Will the IPL finally see a 300-run innings?
With small boundaries, a flat pitch, and power-hitters galore, it’s possible — but as Mumbai’s Naman Dhir reminded us, even 111 can be defended in this unpredictable game.
Both teams are coming off thrilling wins that breathed life into their shaky seasons. And with playoff hopes in the mix, this clash could be a turning point.
Keep your eyes on Rohit — he loves Wankhede and might just light up. Abhishek Sharma, alongside Travis Head, will be gunning for a strong start, but Jasprit Bumrah could have a say in that.
One thing's for sure — runfest or not, this one's got drama written all over it.