Challengers turning the table in a crazy week

They have it all to do to earn a place in the playoffs, so the Royal Challengers Bangalore went out against the Kings XI Punjab and did it all… and in double quick time.

Archer and Stokes throttle Mumbai Indians

England’s Ben Stokes and West Indian Jofra Archer were in top form with the ball for Rajasthan Royals to keep the Mumbai Indian batsmen in check.

Royals run rampant over Mumbai Indians

Jos Buttler kept his form-train running with a fifth consecutive IPL 50 to bump the Rajasthan Royals up to fifth place on the log.

Buttler rides his form for fifth 50 in a row

Jos Buttler’s last two innings have totalled 189 without the English batsman losing his wicket, and his exquisite run of form augurs well for the Rajasthan Royals during the season run-in for the playoffs.

AB’s great catch and awesome innings

A Man of the Match performance from AB de Villiers included a stunning 72 not out… and a sensational catch in the deep.

Lamichhane keeps RCB in check

Sandeep Lamichhane from Nepal enjoyed a brilliant debut for Delhi Daredevils against Royal Challengers Bangalore, but he couldn’t prevent his team from going down by five wickets.

Another great Kohli-AB show gives RCB a lifeline

Royal Challengers Bangalore kept their playoff hopes alive with a classy all-round display against a game Delhi Daredevils outfit.

Top 5 moments from Ireland’s Test debut

Ireland’s first Test appearance was delayed by 24 hours after rain washed out day one of their inaugural Test against Pakistan. But day two has proved to be worth the wait for the Irish.

ICC’s illegal bowling actions policy baffles Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez has expressed his lack of faith in the ICC’s illegal bowling actions policy.

Slow, solid and steady in the County Championship

It was a mixed bag for South African players on the County circuit, with the promise of much to come in the next three days.

Masterclass in clean hitting from Rishabh Pant

Rishabh Pant rewrote the history books after his sensational 128 for the Delhi Daredevils became the highest score by an Indian batsman in T20 cricket.

Nkwe the new Highveld Lions coach

The Highveld Lions have appointed Enoch Nkwe as head coach for the franchise with immediate effect.

Sharma the secret hero of Sunrisers’ win

Amid the big-hitting exploits of Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan and Kane Williamson, Sandeep Sharma played a key role in Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win.

Ireland’s Test debut Top 5 facts

Throughout history, the plucky Irish have always had to battle for their piece of the pie, and the world of cricket is no exception.

Aussie ball cheats will be ‘welcomed back’

New Aussie Test skipper Tim Paine calls for the ball-tampering trio to be ‘a bit more respectful of our opposition and the game’.