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Shalini Gupta

Shalini Gupta is a member of the Chandigarh sports team and has been a sports journalist for 10 years. She mainly writes on cricket.

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Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup gets rolling: Defending champions BLV Blasters get off to winning start

Blasters proved their class and strength and beat the opposition by 79 runs to take the win. It was the Blasters captain Naman Dhir who swatted 40-ball 71 and Harnoor Pannu scoring 25-ball 43 setting up the tone for their huge total 205/8 in 20 overs.

Players in action at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali on Monday. (RAVI KUMAR/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 11, 2024 08:38 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Mohali

Chandigarh: In search of better opportunities, swashbuckling batter moves to PCA from UTCA

His shift from UT Cricket Association (UTCA) to PCA has been smooth and the 21-year-old left-handed batsman has been selected in the BLV Blasters team which will be competing in the second T20 Punjab league--Sher-e-Punjab--starting June 10

Chandigarh

Updated on Jun 07, 2024 09:26 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

‘Pat Cummins wanted me to be attacking and aggressive’: Abhishek Sharma

Abhishek Sharma opened up on his red-hot form in the IPL, his national team dreams, Yuvraj Singh's support and his rapport with India star Shubman Gill.

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Abhishek Sharma celebrates with Pat Cummins(PTI)

Cricket

Updated on May 31, 2024 03:50 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

PCA to handover cash awards to curators, groundsmen for IPL success

The stadium hosted five IPL matches featuring hosts Punjab Kings and other teams like Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans from March 23 to April 21

PCA would be getting <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>25 lakh from the BCCI under this announcement. PCA has two curators and 20-odd groundsmen. (HT File Photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 29, 2024 09:20 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Chandigarh bowler Nandani on track for WPL, India teams

The 22-year-old is eyeing success in the upcoming domestic season to make an impression in order to secure a Women’s Premier League (WPL) contract, make her case strong for India team selection

Nandani appeared for legendary Mithali Raj mentored-Gujarat Giants franchise for WPL 2 but could not make the cut in the auction. (HT photo)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 10, 2024 09:44 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

India Women beat Bangladesh by 21 runs, complete series whitewash

India spinner Radha Yadav emerges as the highest wicket-taker and the Player of the Series as India blank hosts 5-0

Cricket

Published on May 09, 2024 09:43 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Asha Sobhana makes long-awaited debut count in India T20I win

The 33-year-old’s two wickets helped India win by 56 runs under the rain-rule against Bangladesh women, go 4-0 up in the series in Sylhet

Harmanpreet Kaur and Richa Ghosh played crucial knocks while batting first(X/BCCI)

Cricket

Published on May 07, 2024 12:11 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Shafali Verma, Smriti Mandhana seal T20I series win for India against Bangladesh

India women chased down 118 with seven wickets in hand to take an unassailable 3-0 lead with two games remaining.

Smriti Mandhana (L) and Shafali Varma(Getty)

Cricket

Published on May 02, 2024 08:15 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

T20 World Cup: Making waves in IPL, Punjab speedster Arshdeep makes India team

An Under-19 World Cup champion, Arshdeep, who made his IPL debut with PBKS in 2019, has come of age with the league turning out to be a phenomenal platform for the seamer; Due to his performance in the IPL, the lanky bowler made his T20 and ODI debut for India

Arshdeep would be sharing the dressing room with pacers like Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj. (AP)

Chandigarh

Updated on May 01, 2024 08:06 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Renuka strikes as India women beat Bangladesh in first T20I

The seamer claimed 3/18 as the visitors won by 44 runs to take the lead in the 5-match series being played in Sylhet.

Yastika Bhatia was the top-scorer with a 36-run knock.(BCCI/X)

Cricket

Published on Apr 28, 2024 09:18 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Sai Kishore’s 4-for helps Titans down Punjab Kings in IPL 2024

The 2022 winners won by 3 wickets as struggling PBKS lost their fourth straight game at their new home venue.

Gujarat Titans' Rahul Tewatia , right, and his batting partner Sai Kishore celebrate their team's win over Punjab Kings(AP)

Cricket

Published on Apr 21, 2024 11:55 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Mullanpur

Not just a slogger: Big-hitting Ashutosh Sharma rides the IPL wave

In four matches, the PBKS batter has smashed 156 runs at a strike-rate of 205

Cricket

Published on Apr 19, 2024 09:55 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Ashutosh’s heroics in vain as Bumrah-inspired MI beat PBKS by 9 runs at IPL 2024

Ashutosh's brilliant 61 had the five-time champs under immense pressure but Pandya's team won in the end.

Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah , right, and Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma celebrates the dismissal of Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh (AP)

Cricket

Published on Apr 19, 2024 12:23 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Mullanpur

Asha, Sajana earn maiden call-ups for T20 series against Bangladesh

Both have been rewarded for their impressive displays in this year's WPL.

Jemimah Rodrigues, who played for DC in WPL, doesn't feature in the 16-member squad(BCCI)

Cricket

Published on Apr 15, 2024 11:06 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Shimron Hetmyer seals nervy win for Rajasthan Royals against Punjab Kings

PBKS vs RR, IPL 2024: Shimron Hetmyer's unbeaten 27 steers RR to a three-wicket win over Punjab.

Rajasthan Royals batters Shimron Hetmyer and Trent Boult celebrate their victory over PBKS(PTI)

Cricket

Published on Apr 14, 2024 12:10 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Shashank-Ashutosh duo lone bright spot in dwindling PBKS campaign

With much of PBKS batting failing to fire, the form of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma will be crucial for the side

Punjab Kings' Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma during the match against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Thursday
(IPL)

Cricket

Published on Apr 12, 2024 09:01 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Nitish Reddy's vital 37-ball 64 helps SRH beat Punjab Kings at IPL 2024

Despite a poor final over by Jaydev Unadkat, Pat Cummins’s team snatch a two-run win.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Nitish Reddy celebrates his half-century (ANI)

Cricket

Published on Apr 10, 2024 12:12 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Mullanpur PCA expands parking, takes 18 acre on lease

A senior PCA official, on the condition of anonymity, said that the parking area has been increased to almost 40 % by taking nearly 18 acre of land on lease from the farmers; now the parking area is spread over 40 acre of land

Punjab Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second IPL match to be played at the Mullanpur stadium on Tuesday. (HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Apr 09, 2024 05:38 AM IST

ByNikhil Sharma/Shalini Gupta, Mohali

IPL: Punjab Kings braced for Sunrisers’ batting might

Both mid-table teams will be desperate to win and climb into playoffs positions

Punjab Kings will host Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Cricket

Published on Apr 08, 2024 11:42 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

IPL 2024: Fun quadruples as Mullanpur stadium to host 4 more PBKS matches

PBKS will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 9, then lock horns with Rajasthan Royals on April 13, followed by a game between PBKS and Mumbai Indians on April 18 at the new stadium

After successfully hosting a nail-biting game between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC), the newly built Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is all set to host four more Indian Premier League (IPL) matches of the home team this April. (HT File)

Chandigarh

Updated on Mar 27, 2024 09:22 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Mullanpur stadium gets off the mark in grand fashion with IPL nail-biter

With the nervy first encounter out of the way, fans can look forward to more enthralling action during the remaining PBKS home matches to be played at the venue in April

Cricket fans during the IPL T20 cricket match at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Mar 24, 2024 07:46 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Mohali

Rishabh Pant's 'emotional' IPL comeback clouded by Sam Curran as DC lose to PBKS

The home team chase down a 175-run target set by Delhi Capitals, led by the England all-rounder's 47-ball 63 at Mullanpur

Punjab Kings' Sam Curran reacts after completing a half-century(PTI)

Cricket

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 09:14 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Time for lights, camera, cricket at Mullanpur stadium

The Mullanpur stadium will host its first IPL game featuring Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals with a full-house in attendance

Punjab Kings captain Shikhar Dhawan during the practice session at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium in Mullanpur. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Other Cities

Updated on Mar 23, 2024 09:42 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Mullanpur

Focus on Rishabh Pant's return as Delhi Capitals face Punjab Kings in IPL 2024

PBKS will play their opening game of IPL 2024 at a new stadium in Mullanpur

Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant plays a shot during a practice session ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match vs Punjab Kings(PTI)

Cricket

Published on Mar 22, 2024 08:25 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Working on variations, slow yorkers, Arshdeep looks to make a difference

Singh who made his IPL debut playing for PBKS in 2019 has come of age with the IPL turning out to be a phenomenal platform for the seamer.

Arshdeep Singh of Punjab Kings celebrates the dismissal of Shivam Dube (AP)

Cricket

Updated on Mar 21, 2024 10:32 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

Smriti Mandhana's captaincy stands out in RCB's WPL triumph

Smriti Mandhana delivered with the bat while her leadership stood out in how she guided the bowlers to help clinch the title in WPL 2

BCCI President Roger Binny and BCCI Secretary, Jay Shah present the WPL 2024 Trophy to the Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Smriti Mandhana(Ishant)

Cricket

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 09:20 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

Countdown begins: Punjab Kings Vs Delhi Capitals: Mullanpur stadium all set for high-octane clash

In double delight for tricity’s cricket lovers, the first-ever match here will be between home favourites Punjab Kings, led by Shikhar Dhawan, and the mighty Delhi Capitals, helmed by Rishabh Pant, on March 23

The Punjab Kings, who have so far not won any IPL title, are hoping that the new stadium will prove to be a lucky charm. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Chandigarh

Updated on Mar 19, 2024 07:54 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Chandigarh

WPL 2024: DC steal last-ball win over RCB, seal playoffs berth

Richa Ghosh's brilliant counter-attack ended in a last-ball run out with two runs needed for a win after Jemimah Rodrigues' 36-ball 58 for Capitals.

Delhi Capitals seal playoffs berth in WPL 2024.

Cricket

Published on Mar 10, 2024 11:50 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

WPL 2024: Delhi Capitals crush struggling Gujarat Giants to move to top of table

Lanning top-scored with a 41-ball 55 to help post a challenging total and GG could not mount a serious challenge chasing as they lost their 4th straight game.

Delhi Capitals continue their fine form in WPL this season

Cricket

Published on Mar 03, 2024 11:42 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

WPL: Amelia Kerr carries MI to authoritative win over RCB

Holders beat home team by 7 wickets after restricting Smriti Mandhana's team to 131/6 in the Women's Premier League 2

Mumbai Indians batter Amelia Kerr plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024 match vs Gujarat Giants(PTI)

Cricket

Published on Mar 02, 2024 11:11 PM IST

ByShalini Gupta

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Shalini Gupta

Shalini Gupta is a member of the Chandigarh sports team and has been a sports journalist for 10 years. She mainly writes on cricket.

Blasters proved their class and strength and beat the opposition by 79 runs to take the win. It was the Blasters captain Naman Dhir who swatted 40-ball 71 and Harnoor Pannu scoring 25-ball 43 setting up the tone for their huge total 205/8 in 20 overs.

His shift from UT Cricket Association (UTCA) to PCA has been smooth and the 21-year-old left-handed batsman has been selected in the BLV Blasters team which will be competing in the second T20 Punjab league--Sher-e-Punjab--starting June 10

Abhishek Sharma opened up on his red-hot form in the IPL, his national team dreams, Yuvraj Singh's support and his rapport with India star Shubman Gill.

The stadium hosted five IPL matches featuring hosts Punjab Kings and other teams like Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans from March 23 to April 21

The 22-year-old is eyeing success in the upcoming domestic season to make an impression in order to secure a Women’s Premier League (WPL) contract, make her case strong for India team selection

India spinner Radha Yadav emerges as the highest wicket-taker and the Player of the Series as India blank hosts 5-0

The 33-year-old’s two wickets helped India win by 56 runs under the rain-rule against Bangladesh women, go 4-0 up in the series in Sylhet

India women chased down 118 with seven wickets in hand to take an unassailable 3-0 lead with two games remaining.

An Under-19 World Cup champion, Arshdeep, who made his IPL debut with PBKS in 2019, has come of age with the league turning out to be a phenomenal platform for the seamer; Due to his performance in the IPL, the lanky bowler made his T20 and ODI debut for India

The seamer claimed 3/18 as the visitors won by 44 runs to take the lead in the 5-match series being played in Sylhet.

The 2022 winners won by 3 wickets as struggling PBKS lost their fourth straight game at their new home venue.

In four matches, the PBKS batter has smashed 156 runs at a strike-rate of 205

Ashutosh's brilliant 61 had the five-time champs under immense pressure but Pandya's team won in the end.

Both have been rewarded for their impressive displays in this year's WPL.

PBKS vs RR, IPL 2024: Shimron Hetmyer's unbeaten 27 steers RR to a three-wicket win over Punjab.

With much of PBKS batting failing to fire, the form of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma will be crucial for the side

Despite a poor final over by Jaydev Unadkat, Pat Cummins’s team snatch a two-run win.

A senior PCA official, on the condition of anonymity, said that the parking area has been increased to almost 40 % by taking nearly 18 acre of land on lease from the farmers; now the parking area is spread over 40 acre of land

Both mid-table teams will be desperate to win and climb into playoffs positions

PBKS will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 9, then lock horns with Rajasthan Royals on April 13, followed by a game between PBKS and Mumbai Indians on April 18 at the new stadium

With the nervy first encounter out of the way, fans can look forward to more enthralling action during the remaining PBKS home matches to be played at the venue in April

The home team chase down a 175-run target set by Delhi Capitals, led by the England all-rounder's 47-ball 63 at Mullanpur

The Mullanpur stadium will host its first IPL game featuring Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals with a full-house in attendance

PBKS will play their opening game of IPL 2024 at a new stadium in Mullanpur

Singh who made his IPL debut playing for PBKS in 2019 has come of age with the IPL turning out to be a phenomenal platform for the seamer.

Smriti Mandhana delivered with the bat while her leadership stood out in how she guided the bowlers to help clinch the title in WPL 2

In double delight for tricity’s cricket lovers, the first-ever match here will be between home favourites Punjab Kings, led by Shikhar Dhawan, and the mighty Delhi Capitals, helmed by Rishabh Pant, on March 23

Richa Ghosh's brilliant counter-attack ended in a last-ball run out with two runs needed for a win after Jemimah Rodrigues' 36-ball 58 for Capitals.

Lanning top-scored with a 41-ball 55 to help post a challenging total and GG could not mount a serious challenge chasing as they lost their 4th straight game.

Holders beat home team by 7 wickets after restricting Smriti Mandhana's team to 131/6 in the Women's Premier League 2

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