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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Match Overview: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals: As SRH ready to play DC on Monday, May 5, the IPL 2025 will make its way to Hyderabad for Match 55 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. The host team is basically out of the tournament and out of the running for the playoffs after only three wins in ten games. In a high-scoring match in Ahmedabad, the Gujarat Titans defeated the Pat Cummins-led team by 38 runs. The Orange Army's season hasn't gone according to plans because their fast bowlers and top-order specialists aren't playing well. However, SRH will aim to give their opponents a hard time in the middle without the burden of qualifiers. However, Delhi has lost four of their last six games, making their second half of the season poor. The Axar Patel-led team must come up with a new strategy to crush the opposition as the tournament is swiftly coming to a close and teams are fighting for a spot in the top four. Notably, the Capitals won by seven wickets the last time these two teams played each other this season. Match Details: Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, Match 55, IPL 2025 Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Date & Time: Monday, May 05, 7:30 PM Live Streaming: Jiohotstar Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report: In part to its slightly flatter surface, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad has primarily favored batters. Another high-scoring match is expected, with an average scoring rate of 11.28. The power play has been a fun way for batters to score, even though the new ball initially offered some seam movement. With nearly 10 runs let up per over this season, spinners haven't had much help. The captain who wins the toss might decide to bowl first given the season's historical performance. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals Head to Head: Matches Played: 25 Sunrisers Hyderabad: 13 Delhi Capitals: 11 Tied: 1 SRH vs DC Probable Playing 11 Sunris

South Africa vs New Zealand: On Wednesday, March 5, New Zealand (NZ) and South Africa (SA) will play in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Semi-Final 2 at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. In the respected tournament for which they are known, the Kiwis have played a tactical style of cricket. The team won two of their three games and placed second in Group A. They defeated Bangladesh by five wickets and Pakistan by 60 runs, respectively. In their final league match in Dubai. They lost by 44 runs to India, which was their only loss. Nevertheless, the team will be moving on from that loss and anticipating the next match. The Mitchell Santner-led team had faced the Proteas at this exact ground and won by six wickets in the Pakistan Tri-Nation Series, which was played prior to the Champions Trophy. On the other hand, the South African team has advanced to the tournament's next round with ease. The team had two victories in the group stage and one match against Australia finished in a draw. With five points in the end, the team is in a strong position. The side is dealing with some injury issues, though, as star batsman Aiden Markram hurt his right hamstring playing against England, and George Linde was called in to cover for him on the eve of the match. Both opener Tony de Zorzi and captain Temba Bavuma have made a full recovery from their illnesses and are anticipated to play in the forthcoming match. Match Details Match: South Africa vs New Zealand (SA vs NZ) 2nd Semi-final match Event: 14th Match, ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Time: 2:30 PM Venue: Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore (Pakistan) Broadcasting: Live on Star Sports, JioHotstar and Network 18 channels Pitch Report: The second semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 between South Africa and New Zealand is expected to provide an excellent batting surface at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The batsman benefits from the surface's great carry and steady bounce. On the other hand, fast bowler

Sophie Devine, a mainstay of New Zealand will be leaving the ODI format after this year's World Cup. She will therefore choose to sign a casual playing contract for the 2025-2026 season, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday, June 17. In both ODIs and T20Is, the 35-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career for New Zealand. Over the course of her 152 appearances for the national team the second most after Suzie Bates. She has risen from her initial position as a №11 in 50-over cricket to become one of the most crucial hitters in the team. She has hit 16 fifties and eight hundred, second only to Bates. In addition to his fourth-highest 3990 runs. Devine has taken 107 wickets. Which is second only to Lea Tahuhu. In 2020, the all-round player was named New Zealand's permanent captain last year. They won the T20 World Cup under her direction. In the last two tournaments. They have not advanced past the group stages in the ODI format. Sophie Devine Devine stated, "It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away," in reference to her choice. "I consider myself extremely lucky to have had NZC's help in resolving the issue. So that I can continue to support the White Ferns. Before I leave, I want everyone to know that I'm committed and focused on giving this group my all. I'm eager to contribute over the next six to nine months. Am quite pleased about the direction this young group is taking." According to Liz Green, the Head of Women's High Performance at NZC. Devine's choice to sign a casual deal will allow another athlete to sign a full contract. As the 17-member core contracts list will be revealed tomorrow. Green stated that Sophie has served the White Ferns for almost 20 years, and NZC is completely in support of her efforts to find greater balance at this point in her career. We are happy that we were able to come to a deal that allows her to continue playing for the White Ferns on an as-needed basis while providing room for another player to sign a ful

In the first Test in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe's only fighting spark was still Sean Williams' sixth Test century. A large 167-run lead was secured by the South Africans' combination bowling effort. Which was led by Wiaan Mulder, Keshav Maharaj, and Codi Yusuf. South Africa's lead has increased to 216 runs by the end of Day 2. After announcing their overnight total of 418 for 9. South Africa called Zimbabwe to bat first thing in the morning. Takudzwanashe Kaitano chipped one to mid-wicket, and Codi Yusuf took his first Test wicket off his fifth delivery, putting the tourists right on the money right away. As he quickly took two wickets, Yusuf then got Nick Welch to push one behind to the 'keeper. Brian Bennett, who just scored a century against England last month, sandwiched this by hitting three quick boundaries to maintain a strong scoring rate. However, Bennett's innings was ended when his helmet was struck by a bouncer from Kwena Maphaka. Due to a concussion, the right-hander was taken out. For the home team, it brought in the seasoned combo of Craig Ervine and Williams. Who stitched a partnership of 96 runs. Ervine approached with greater steadiness, but the latter got things started with two flat batted shots to the Maphaka barrier. Corbin Bosch and Yusuf battered the two hitters repeatedly. But they persevered before punishing the loose sounds. It gave the hosts a chance to recover a little before lunch. Sean Williams Keshav Maharaj put Williams down after lunch before he reached his fiftieth birthday, bringing the ship into balance for Zimbabwe. The left-arm spinner claimed his 200th Test wicket. When Ervine was stumped off Maharaj in the following over. After getting lucky with a streaking boundary over the slip trap. Wessley Madhevere, a new batsman, showed initiative by hitting threes early on and slog sweeping Maharaj for six. Williams, who rocketed into the 80s, too relished playing the left-arm spinner with two boundaries as Zimbabwe reached the 150. The