Odean Smith

Punjab Kings all-rounder Odean Smith's pyrotechnics against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have earned him a huge following, with fans going all out to praise his unbeaten 25-run cameo, which came off just eight deliveries and helped his side win their opening game by five wickets.

Punjab scored 208/5 in 19 overs in reply to RCB's 205/2 to register a five-wicket win in Match 3 played at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday. Punjab's Odean Smith bagged the 'Player of the Match' award for scoring an unbeaten 25 from eight balls.

In Punjab's big win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday, Odean Smith played a cameo of 25 not out off just eight balls, while his side chased a stiff target of 206 to win. Smith was named the 'Player of the Match' for his match-winning knock.

India captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bat in the inconsequential fifth T20 International against the West Indies on Sunday.

West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder has been rested for next month's white-ball tour to Pakistan while Evin Lewis, Shimron Hetmyer and Andre Russell have been left out for personal reasons, the country's cricket board (CWI) said on Friday.

Punjab Kings' Odean Smith praised skipper Mayank Agarwal for motivating him after the pacer was unable to defend 19 runs in the last over against Gujarat Titans.

The West Indies cricket team arrived in Pakistan on Thursday for a visit which local officials hope will scotch bitter memories of a New Zealand tour abandoned on security grounds.

India's new speed gun Umran Malik has been breathing fire in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Bowling in the death overs is the most difficult task for a bowler and fast bowler Umran, who consistently bowls at 145- 150kph plus, handles that arduous task, seemingly with ease.

The Punjab Kings have decided to release their former captain and opener Mayank Agarwal and West Indian allrounder Odean Smith ahead of the IPL-2023 auction, even as they have retained Tamil Nadu big-hitter Shahrukh Khan.

The three T20Is will be played in Kolkata on February 16, 18 and 20, after the three-match ODI Series which will be played in Ahmedabad on February 6, 9 and 11. West Indies have already named the ODI squad under Pollard.

West Indies skipper Rovman Powell opted to bat after winning the toss against India in the fourth T20I in Lauderhill, Florida on Saturday.

Newly-appointed skipper Faf du Plessis' scintillating 57-ball 88 went in vain as Punjab Kings produced a solid batting display to script a successful chase for a five-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling IPL match on Sunday.

Punjab Kings didn’t mind breaking their bank to bolster their power-hitting options, and splurged Rs 11.

West Indies, seeking to square the Twenty20 international series, kept Pakistan down to 172-8 in the second T20I in Karachi on Tuesday.

A COVID-hit Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field against Punjab Kings in an IPL game on Wednesday. DC made one change, replacing COVID-hit Mitchell Marsh for Sarfaraz Khan while Punjab brought in Nathan Ellis for Odean Smith and skipper Mayank Agarwal returned in place of Prabhsimran Singh.

Despite facing defeat in their last IPL 2022 game against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings' players could be seen having a great time at their camp, in a very quirky manner.

Deccan Gladiators have packed their squad with big power hitters for this edition of the Abu Dhabi T10 League scheduled to start from November 19 to December 5, 2021.

Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to field against Punjab Kings in an IPL match on Wednesday. For MI, pacer Tymal Mills is back in the playing eleven in place of Ramandeep Singh while Punjab Kings fielded an unchanged side.

Captain Liam Livingstone led from the front with a 59-run knock of just 24 balls to set up Team Abu Dhabi's eight-run win over Deccan Gladiators in the Abu Dhabi T10 League here.

Punjab Kings' new skipper Mayank Agarwal won the toss and elected to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

West Indies won the toss and opted to field against India in the second T20 on Friday. India named an unchanged eleven while West Indies brought back Jason Holder in place of Fabian Allen. India lead the three-match series 1-0.

Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and opted to field against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Friday. Both teams made a change each to their respective playing elevens.

West Indies' white-ball captain Kieron Pollard will return to the squad for their upcoming series against Ireland and England, the national cricket board (CWI) said on Friday.

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

He may have missed out on being in the first-ever Big Bash League draft, but star West Indian all-rounder Andre Russell has been named amongst the five players defending champions Deccan Gladiators have retained for Season 6 of Abu Dhabi T10, which will be held from November 23, 2022 to December 4, 2022.

Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl against Punjab Kings in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

GT made two changes with Sai Sudarshan and Darshan Nalkhande coming in for Vijay Shankar and Varun Aaron for their debut matches. Jonny Bairstow is making his debut for Punjab Kings as he was brought in for Bhanuka Rajapaksa.

Newly-appointed Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis pummeled the Punjab Kings attack to submission as his 88 steered his team to 205 for 2 in their IPL game on Sunday.

India skipper Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against the West Indies in the third and final ODI here on Friday.

India captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl against the West Indies in the first T20 International of the three-match series on Wednesday.