In a high-scoring game, India managed to defend their large total of 283 runs against South Africa, winning the match by a whopping 135 runs and securing the T20I series victory. Suryakumar Yadav, who is leading the Indian side in the absence of regular captain Virat Kohli, displayed an impressive batting performance, scoring his maiden international century. India's Ramandeep Singh also had a successful debut, taking his first international wicket. With this win, India are now at the top of the T20I rankings, setting them up nicely for the upcoming World Cup.
Tilak Varma's explosive 107 off 56 balls propelled India to a total of 219/6 in the third T20I against South Africa, with support from Abhishek Sharma's quickfire 50. Despite early struggles for India, Varma's heroics and newcomer Ramandeep Singh's debut effort led the team to victory and tied the series at 1-1. Don't miss the exciting cricket action, live on Manorama Online App.
On the tour of South Africa, middle-order batsman and medium-pace bowler Ramandeep Singh was rewarded with his maiden call-up to the Indian T20I squad. After being on the bench for the first two matches, he finally got to make his T20I debut in the third game at Centurion. Ramandeep's impressive performances in domestic and IPL cricket earned him a spot in the national team's lineup. His power-hitting lower down the order for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 caught the attention of selectors and led to him being retained for the IPL 2025 season for a whopping INR 4 crores.
The India vs South Africa T20I series opener promises to be an intense battle as the Proteas seek revenge against the Men in Blue after their defeat in the 2024 T20 World Cup final. Led by Suryakumar Yadav and Aiden Markram respectively, both teams are determined to start the four-match series on a high note. With injuries forcing changes in India's playing 11, debutants Ramandeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Yash Dayal have a chance to make a mark. Sanju Samson's explosive batting form will be crucial for India as they look to dominate over the South African side.
After an impressive performance in the IPL 2024 season, Kolkata Knight Riders' all-rounder Ramandeep Singh has been selected for the Indian team for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa. Singh, who sees KKR's Andre Russell as his role model, hopes to have a similar impact for the national team. The 27-year-old also revealed how KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir and Russell helped him improve his game during the IPL.
Despite a spirited half-century by Ramandeep Singh, Afghanistan A emerged victorious in the semifinals of the Emerging Teams Asia Cup T20 tournament, thanks to a dominant opening partnership between Sediqullah Atal and Zubaid Akbari. In the other semifinal, Sri Lanka A also put up an impressive performance, led by Dushan Hemantha's four-wicket haul, to secure their spot in the final against Afghanistan A. Both teams will face off on Sunday in what promises to be an exciting match.
Afghanistan A caused a major upset by defeating India A by 20 runs in the semi-final of the ACC Men's T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup. The Afghan opening duo of Zubaid Akbari and Sediqullah Atal set the tone with a huge partnership of 137 runs, followed by an explosive finish by Karim Janat. Despite a valiant effort by India's Ramandeep Singh, they couldn't chase down the mammoth target of 206 set by Afghanistan, securing their spot in the final.
Guyana made a sensational debut at the Indoor Hockey Masters World Cup, overpowering Canada 10-2 in an over-45 matchup at the University of Nottingham Campus. Jerazeno Bell led the charge for Guyana, scoring four goals, followed by Devin Munroe, Devin Hooper, and Ian Nicholson with two each. Despite Daniel Shafransky and Ramandeep Brar's goals for Canada, they were unable to keep up with Guyana's relentless offense.
Harshit Rana's stellar performance in the final over led Kolkata Knight Riders to a nail-biting 4-run win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 3 of the Indian Premier League 2024. Rana's last over saw the dismissal of both set batters Shabaz Ahmed and Heinrich Klaasen, securing the win for KKR. Ramandeep Singh's crucial cameo and his partnership with Kavya Maran helped KKR set a huge target of 208/7 in the first innings.
In the highly anticipated opening match of the Tata Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders posted a strong total of 208 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Despite a shaky start, KKR's Phil Salt and Andre Russell came to the rescue with their impressive knocks, while T Natarajan led the bowling attack for Hyderabad with 3 wickets. Although KKR's skipper Shreyas Iyer failed to make a mark, the team was able to reach a safe total thanks to performances by Ramandeep Singh and Rinku Singh.