Aniket Verma shone for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 match on Sunday, March 30 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. After the Orange Army lost early wickets, the 23-year-old right-handed batter stepped up and scored his maiden T20 fifty off just 34 balls. His knock of 74 runs off 41 balls, which included five fours and six sixes, helped SRH reach a respectable total. Fans were in awe of Aniket's performance and praised him for his talent and temperament.
Nicholas Pooran leads the charge with a blistering 70 off just 26 balls, hitting six fours and six sixes to power LSG to victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. With impressive support from Mitchell Marsh, LSG proves to be a force to be reckoned with in this season's IPL.
Local boy Priyansh Arya made headlines with a stunning 47 off 23 balls on his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Punjab Kings (PBKS). Making a statement with his electric knock, the left-hander showcased impeccable timing and shot selection, thrashing the Gujarat Titans (GT) bowling attack. Despite some lucky escapes, his innings was a display of sheer class, bashing seven fours and two sixes at a strike rate of 204.35. A star in the making, Priyansh has certainly announced his arrival in the IPL arena with a bang.
In a thrilling second T20I between New Zealand and Pakistan, Tim Seifert stole the show with his explosive knock of 44 runs. After a slow start, Seifert unleashed his fury on Pakistani pacer Shaheen Afridi, hitting him for five sixes in a single over. His fireworks propelled New Zealand to a strong position, leaving Pakistan struggling in the chase.
Despite early trouble in the powerplay, Ben Duckett's masterclass 165 not out, guided England to a massive 351 for 8 against Australia in their Champions Trophy opener. The 30-year-old's innings was a mix of patience and aggression, including 17 boundaries and three sixes. His partnership with Joe Root (68) and skipper Jos Buttler (23) were crucial in recovering from a shaky start.
Captain Rohit Sharma silenced his critics with a stunning 119 runs in just 90 balls, including 12 fours and 7 sixes, as he led India to a four-wicket victory over England and claimed the series win with 33 balls to spare. Sharma's masterful performance, along with contributions from young players Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, saw India successfully chase down England's target of 304 runs. The local media responded with rapturous applause, as they were transported back to happier times when Sharma led India to victory in the 2023 home World Cup.
Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma has surpassed former West Indian player Chris Gayle in hitting the most sixes in ODIs. With 331 sixes to his name, Rohit went past Gayle and is now second on the list. He has the chance to overtake the current leading six-hitter, Shahid Afridi, who has 351 sixes in his career.
India dominated England in the fifth and final T20I, with Abhishek Sharma's blistering 135-run knock from just 34 balls propelling the hosts to a huge 150-run victory. Abhishek's innings was filled with records, as he hit the second-fastest fifty and hundred by an Indian in T20Is and broke the record for most sixes in an innings by an Indian. This series win solidifies India's dominance in the format, as they only dropped one game in the five-match series.
Indian opener Sanju Samson faced heavy criticism on social media after getting out to a short ball for the fifth time in the T20 series against England. Despite hitting two sixes and a four, Samson was caught out in the same way as his four previous dismissals, ending his series with just 51 runs. Fans and critics alike took to Twitter to express their disappointment in the player's lack of adaptability and growing ego.
After surpassing former India wicket-keeper Naman Ojha's record, 38-year-old Sheldon Jackson becomes the top six-hitter in Ranji Trophy history. In his 100th Ranji Trophy appearance, Jackson hit his milestone six against Assam, securing his place as one of only six batters to have smashed over 100-plus Ranji Trophy sixes. With over 6600 runs in the Ranji Trophy, Jackson ranks third among Saurashtra batters, behind Cheteshwar Pujara and Sitanshu Kotak. He was also instrumental in Saurashtra's two title wins, including a match-winning century in the semifinal.