Cricket
Brilliant Bangalore end Lucknow’s campaign
Thursday 26 May 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Thanks to a swashbuckling maiden hundred from Rajat Patidar, a brilliant Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) side knocked the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) out of IPL 2022.
‘Killer’ Miller takes IPL debutants Gujarat Titans to finals
Wednesday 25 May 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
IPL 2022 league table toppers Gujarat Titans chased down a massive total set by the Rajasthan Royals to book their place in the final.
THE DEBATE: The curious case of Ajaz Patel
Tuesday 15 March 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
On the 4th of December 2021, New Zealand cricketer Ajaz Patel became only the third bowler in the history of international cricket to get all 10 wickets in an innings. Since then he has been dropped for the test series against Bangladesh and South Africa at home.
Cricketers, captains, coaches, c-lectors and communication
Tuesday 1 March 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Over the last couple of months there have been lots of ‘breaking news’ related to cricket.
Sport grappling with red light setting
Wednesday 26 January 2022 | Written by RNZ | Published in Cricket, Sports
Changes, and in some cases cancellations, are on the table for sports organisations and major sporting events after the shift into the Covid-19 red light setting in New Zealand.
Black Caps draw series with an inning’s victory over Bangladesh
Monday 10 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
After a dismal first innings Bangladesh were facing an uphill task in their second innings but any hopes of a miraculous comeback were shut out by a clinical Black Caps unit on day three at the Hagley Oval. Report by Rahul Patil from The Hagley Oval in Christchurch NZ.
Latham’s double, Boult’s triple flattens Bangladesh
Sunday 9 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Bangladesh needed to win all three sessions on day two to make a comeback into this test but instead Latham’s double hundred followed by Boult entering the 300 wicket club with a five wicket haul left them clutching at straws. Report by Rahul Patil from The Hagley Oval in Christchurch NZ.
World Test champs bounce back in Christchurch
Saturday 8 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
After the shock defeat in Mount Maunganui the blackcaps had to win the second test in Christchurch to square the series and they made a great start on day one thanks to a magnificent unbeaten hundred by captain Tom Latham. Report by Rahul Patil from The Hagley Oval in Christchurch NZ.
Bangladesh wallop New Zealand in historic test match win
Tuesday 4 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 5: New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 458 all out (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Mehidy 47, Boult 4/85, Wagner 3/101) New Zealand 2nd innings 169 all out (Young 69, Taylor 40, Ebadot 6/46, Taskin 3/36) Bangladesh 2nd innings 40/2 (Shanto 17, Mominul 13*). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
Ebadot paves way for team victory
Monday 3 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 4: New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 458 all out (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Mehidy 47, Boult 4/85, Wagner 3/101) New Zealand 2nd innings (Young 69, Taylor 33*, Ebadot 4/39). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
‘David-esque’ Bangla Tigers keep ‘Goliath’ Blackcaps at bay on day three
Monday 3 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 3 - New Zealand 1st Innings 328 all out (Conway 122, Young 52, Nicholls 75, Shoriful 3/69, Mehidy 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 1st Innings 401/6 (Joy 70*, Shanto 64, Mominul 88, Das 86, Wagner 3/98, Boult 3/61). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui – NZ.
Bangladesh boss Blackcaps on day two
Sunday 2 January 2022 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 2: New Zealand 328 all out (Devon Conway 122, Will Young 52, Henry Nicholls 75, Shoriful Islam 3/69, Mehidy Hasan Miraz 3/86,) vs Bangladesh 175/2 (Mahmudul Joy 70*, Najmul Shanto 64, Wagner 2/27). Report by Rahul Patil from the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui, NZ.
Classy Conway’s century makes it New Zealand’s day
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Day 1 - New Zealand 258/5 (Devon Conway 122, Will Young 52, Henry Nicholls 32*, )
De Kock quits test cricket
Friday 31 December 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
South Africa wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock won’t be playing in the two tests against the Black Caps here next month after his shock retirement from the test arena.
Muri crowned women’s champs
Tuesday 16 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
Muri won the women’s title in the Rarotonga Cricket Club competition after a close win against neighbours Turangi in the final at Raemaru Park.
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi!
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
Australia won their maiden world T20 title by defeating trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand comprehensively in the final.
Redbacks get their fairytale ending in cricket comp
Monday 15 November 2021 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Cricket, Sports
An outstanding performance from man of the match Tuakana Mataiti saved the blushes for the Arorangi Redbacks in the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s final on Saturday.
Redbacks eye historic win
Saturday 13 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
History beckons for Arorangi Redbacks in the Rarotonga Cricket Club men’s final this afternoon at Raemaru Park.
A new champion awaits
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by Supplied | Published in Cricket, Sports
A new women’s champion will be crowned in the Rarotonga Cricket Club finals this weekend.
Australia eye maiden T20 WC title
Friday 12 November 2021 | Written by Rahul Patil | Published in Cricket, Sports
The second semifinal saw Australia ending Pakistan’s unbeaten run in the tournament with a nail-biting finish in Dubai. Australia will now lock horns with trans-Tasman rivals New Zealand in the final on Sunday.
