In a moment of sheer brilliance, Sam Curran sent shockwaves through the stadium with a jaw-dropping 117-metre six off Scott Kuggeleijn during the ILT20 2025 final. The left-handed all-rounder, known for his fearless stroke play, unleashed his power in spectacular fashion, ??producing what was arguably the biggest hit of the season.

Sam Curran blasts a towering 117-metre six off Scott Kuggeleijn

In the 19th over, Kuggeleijn delivered a short-of-a-length ball angling away outside off, but Curran was quick to anticipate it. Standing deep inside his crease, he used his strong base and immense bat speed to whip the b??all over deep mid-wicket with a full-blooded swing. The ball rocketed off his bat, soaring into the night sky before disappearing into the top tier of the stadium, sending the crowd into a frenzy.

The sheer magnitude of the hit was evident from the way the ball traveled, clearing the boundary with ease and leaving the bowler in disbelief. Even the fielders could do nothing but watch as it sailed beyond their reach, highlighting Curran’s ability to dominate the opposition under pressure. His monstrous strike not only boosted his team’s total at a crucial juncture but also underlined the evolution of power-hitting in modern T20? cricket.

Here’s the video:

117 metres! 🤯

Desert Vipers skipper Sam Curran sent this delivery sailing over mid-wicket for one of the biggest sixes in #ILT20 so far! 🚀#ILT20onFanCode pic.twitter.com/afoSQV3qGy

— FanCode (@FanCode) February 9, 2025

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Dubai Capitals clinch maiden ILT20 title in a thrilling chase

The Dubai Capitals emerged victorious in a high-stakes final against the Desert Vipers, securing their maiden ILT20 title with a four-wicket win. Rovman Powell and Sikandar Raza played match-winning knoc?ks to propel their team past a challenging target of 190 at the Dubai Internat?ional Cricket Stadium.

Winning the toss, the Capitals opted to bowl first, looking to take advantage of the conditions under lights. The Vipers had a shaky start, losing Alex Hales (5) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (5) early to Obed McCoy. However, Max Holden (76 off 51) played a crucial innings, stabilizing the innings?? alongside captain Curran (62 off? 33).

Curran’s explosive unbeaten 62, featuring five fours and three sixes, ensured the Vipers finished strongly at 189/5 in 20 overs. Wicketkeeper Azam Khan (27 off 13) provided the late acceleration. McCoy (2/44) and Sikandar Raza (1/42)?? were among the wickets for Dubai Capitals.

Chasing 190 for victory, the Capitals lost early wickets, slipping to 31/3 inside five overs. Shai Hope (43 off 39) steadied the innings, but the game-changing partnership came from Powell (63 off 38) and Raza (34 off 12). Powell’s aggressive strokeplay, combined with Raza’s explosive late cameo, turned the match in Dubai’s favor. Raza’s five fours ?and one six in just 12 balls ensured the chase was completed wit??h four balls to spare at 191/6 in 19.2 overs.

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The anticipation is building to a crescendo as New Zealand Cricket (NZC) reveals a powerhouse 14-member squad set to take on the reigning world champions, Australia, in a ??thrilling two-game Test series starting on February 29 in Well??ington.

Return of Daryl Mitchell

In a positive turn of events, New Zealand’s dynamic all-rounder, Daryl Mitchell, makes a welcomed return to the Test set-up after missing the second game against South Africa, where the Blackcaps emerged victorious, claiming the series 2-0. Notably, Mitchell will sit out the T20 international series against Australia preceding the Test leg, prov?iding crucial time for his foot to heal.

Scott Kuggeleijn back in red-ball action

Adding to the excitement, Scott Kuggeleijn also makes a return to the red-ball side after nearly a year, stepping in to replace the injured Kyle Jamieson.

Tim Southee and Kane Williamson set to mark 100th Test appearance

The upcoming series holds special significance for the New Zealand team, as skipper Tim Southee and batting maestro Kane Williamson are poised to mark their 100th Test ??appearance during the second match. Their leadership and experience will undoubtedly play a pivotal role in guiding the team through this challenging encounter.

Also READ: New Zealand Cricket announces 14-member squad for T20I series against Australia; Trent Bou?lt returns

Will O’Rourke retains spot after South Africa heroics

Young bowling sensation Will O’Rourke has rightfully retained his place in the squad following an impressive performance against South Africa. His burgeoning talent adds a dynamic element to the bowling attack, showcasing New Zealand’s commitment to nurturing and integrating emerging players.

Selector Sam Wells’ optimism on Mitchell’s return

Selector Sam Wells, discussing Mitchell’s return during the squad announcement, expressed optimism and detailed the careful rehabilitation process that the all-rounder has undergone.

“Everything is tracking well with Daryl. The decision to give him a period of rehabilitation was necessary and will allow him to be at his best for what is an important series for the team. Daryl will keep focusing on his rehabilitation over the next week and will be fit and ready for the first test in Wellington,” selector Sam Wells said.

New Zealand’s squad for Test series against Australia

Tim Southee (c), Tom Blundell (wk), Devon Conway, Matt Henry, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham, Daryl Mitchell, Will O’Rourke, Glenn Phillips, Rachin Ravindra, Mitchell Santner, Neil Wagner, Kane Williamson, Will Young.

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Defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) have had a mixed season so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. The Rohit Sharma-led side has played five fixtures and won only ??two games. They have faced defeat in the remaining three matches and are currently placed at number four in the points table with a net run rate (NRR) of -0.032.

As the fourteenth edition of the cash-rich league progresses, MI have added a player to their squad to further strengthen their bowling attack. The five-time winners have included New Zealand speedster Scott Kuggeleijn in their camp as a reserve player.

The news regarding Kuggeleijn was confirmed by his countryman and MI all-rounder James Neesham. The Auckland-lad posted an Instagram story where Kuggeleijn can be seen playing a game of snooker?.

The whole squad of MI are currently in Delhi as they are supposed to play their next four games at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium. These four matches are against Rajasthan Royals  (April 29), Chennai Super Kings (May 01), Sunrisers Hyderabad (May 04), and Royals (May 08).

It’s not the first time that Kuggeleijn has joined an IPL franchise. Earlier, he has played in the year 2019 for MS Dhoni’s CSK. The 29-year-old pacer played only two matches and picked up a couple of wickets in the twelfth edition of the lucrative league.

Overall, the Hamilton-born paceman has played 120 T20s and taken 118 wickets, with 4/18 being his best. When it comes to the international arena, the right-armer has appeared in two One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and 16 T20 Internationals (T20Is) for New Zealand. The Kiwi pacer has bagged fiv?e scalps in the 50-over format, while in the shortest format, he has picked up 13 wickets.

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In their previous game, Guyana Amazon Warriors (GAW) defended the lowest total in the history of Caribbean Premier Le?ague (CPL). But, the?? team failed to reach an ordinary target of 145 in their fourth match of the tournament.

Thanks to medium pace display from Chemar Holder (2/32) and Scott Kuggelejin (3/24) of St Lucia Zouks (SLZ) that led to such happening as they managed to defeat five-?time runner-up of CPL by 10 runs.

Kuggeleijn picked up two wickets in his first over when he dismissed Warriors’ opener, Brandon King (1) and No.3 in-form batsman Shimron Hetmyer (4). Then came experienced New Zealand international Ross Taylor but he looked completely out of touch.

Taylor scored 1 off 12 balls before allrounder Mohammad Nabi (1/17) ended his painful inning??s to leave Guyana at 7 for 3 in the fifth over.

Warriors wicket-keeper batsman Nicholas Pooran (68) did play a gutsy knock in the middle of the chase and?? reached his fifty.

Pooran took the team’s total to 124 before being outdone by a slower ball from Kesrick Williams (2/32) in the 19th over of the innings.

The latest half century goes to Guyana Amazon Warrior Nicholas Pooran. Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈 #CPL20 #CricketPlayedLouder #GAWvSLZ pic.twitter.com/xLIuSqhVO0

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 23, 2020

Holder’s peach of a delivery to Rutherford:

After the end of the 19th over, Guyana needed 13 runs to get the better off Zouks, but a relatively young Holder held his n?erve. He ended the show of Rutherford (15) with a brilliant yorker.

The left-handed batsman was slow to pick up the ball which shatte?red his stumps. Under pre??ssure, Holder delivered the magic moment.

ABSOLUTE JAFFA!!! Under pressure Holder delivers and wins the Googly magic moment. #CPL20 #GAWvSLZ #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/9N7VWX42xR

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 23, 2020

Holder then sent skipper Chris Green (1) back to the dugout to restrict Warriors at 134-8.

Earlier, in the first innings, Roston Chase’s fighting half-century took Zouks to a competi??tive score of 144-7. At one stage, Zouks were struggling at 42-4 before Chase, and Mohammad Nabi (27) joined hands for? a crucial 57-run stand for the fifth wicket to steady the innings.

Chase blazed up the Zouks fire with this half century. #zouksOnFire #ZouksSaChaud #CPL20 #CricketPlayerLouder #GAWvSLZ pic.twitter.com/WJBWZbE7cR

— Saint Lucia Kings (@SaintLuciaKings) August 23, 2020

Imran Tahir (3/22), who had already taken 2 wickets by then, ended the vital partnership by picking up the wicket of Nabi. But Chase (66) stood his end and kept on tickling the scoreboard. The allrounder built another critical 43-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Javelle Glen (19).

For Warriors,? apart from Tahir, Odean Smith bagged two wickets, while Ashmead Nedd and Green earned one-scalp each.

Zouks with three wins out of four matches reached the second spot in the points table headed by Trinbago Knight Riders. In comparison, Guyana is in third place.

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After losing their first two encounters of the 2020 edition of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), St Kitts and Nevis Patriots (SKP) would have been determined to win their next challenge against St Lucia Zouks (SLZ) on Saturday.

SKP captain, Rayad Emrit, won the toss and el??ected to field first, looking at the conditions on offer at Brian Lara Stadium in Tauroba, Trinid?ad.

The Zouks started on an explosive tone with Andre Fletcher (46) and Mark Deyal (30) at the crease. At one point in time, the Zouks, with the scoreboard reading 102-1 in the 12th over, w?e??re cruising towards a target above 180.

Mark Deyal on Fyahhh! What a performance so far from this young man #CPL20 #ZouksSaChaud #SKPvSLZ pic.twitter.com/brR11ndF8h

— Saint Lucia Kings (@SaintLuciaKings) August 22, 2020

It all changed with spells from Sohail Tanvir (2/41) and Jon-Russ Jaggesar (2/29), who countered Zouks’ aggression with their fine bowling display.

The Zouks were struggling at 137-6 with the loss of Rahkeem Cornwall’s wicket in the 18th over.

However, Zouks’ marquee all-rounder Mohammad Nabi changed the course of the game, yet again, with his cameo of 35* which came off just 22 deliveries.

Mohammad Nabi hits two huge SIXES and wins the Googly magic moment for match 7. #CPL20 #SKPvSLZ #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/eWEGo2utgx

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 22, 2020

Afghan international, Nabi, h?it three sixes and a boundary in the process. The ?all-rounder powered the Zouks�?score to 172-6 in the allotted 20 overs.

For the Patriots, Chris Lynn (14) and Evin L??ewis (29) gave a perfect start to the ?run chase with their respective contributions.

Yet again, the match turned its tides with the spe?ll of Roston Chase (3/12), who picked up three wickets in his quota of four overs.

Roston Chase with a Beauty and wins the play of the day! #SKPvSLZ #CPL20 #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/zlvnazchAt

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 22, 2020

Moreover, it was the d?amaging spell from New Zealander Scott Kuggeleijn (4/33) which proved the difference between the two sides. The Kiwi pacer picked up four wickets in the innings to end up as the highest w??icket-taker in the tournament, thus far.

Despite’s Sheldon Cottrell’s cameo (26*) in the end, the Patriots fell ten runs short of the required total as the Zouks won their second match of the tournament.

It’s all over at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy and the St Lucia Zouks have won by 10 runs. #CPL20 #SKPvSLZ #CricketPlayedLouder pic.twitter.com/afSPNGYWpi

— CPL T20 (@CPL) August 22, 2020

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After leading in the One-Day International (ODI) series 2-0, New Zealand will be looking forward to win the remaining game at Bay Ova??l in Mount Maunganui against India to clean sweep the three-match series.

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson, who missed out the first two ODIs with a shoulder injury, had a fitness test on Monda??y where he was declared fit to lead his side.

“He certainly had a full workout, and all is on track for tomorrow. He’s looking good to be ready to play. We’ll have one final look at him in the morning and make sure nothing happens overnight,” said New Zealand stand-in head coach Shane Jurgensen.

Positive news for captain Kane Williamson 👍
Coach Shane Jurgensen confirms he’s come through training well & is set for tomorrow’s third ODI at the Mount 🏏 #NZvIND #cricketnation pic.twitter.com/aA5GiEdvco

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) February 10, 2020

Apart from Williamson, leg-spinner Ish Sodhi and pacer Blair Tickner have b??een called back in the squad for the final clash with the visitors.

Both Sodhi and Tickner were part of the New Zealand A squad, which drew the second unofficial Test against India A at Lincoln. However, the duo did not take part in the fourth and final day’s proceedings on Monday.

The Kiwi players are currently recovering from ??injuries and fever. Speedster Tim Southee and spinner Mitchell Santner have a stomach bug, while pacer Scott Kuggeleijn has a viral fever.

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Amidst injury woes plaguing New Zealand team, another one bites the dust, with flu-like symptoms ruling out pace??r Scott Kuggeleijn from the second ODI at Auckland against India.

The?? ?performances of the likes of Hamish Bennett, Scott Kuggeleijn, and even their most experienced campaigner, Tim Southee, have only made Kiwi fans miss the likes of Lockie Ferguson, Matt Henry, and Trent Boult.

New Zealand management announced that in the absence of Kuggeleijn, 6’8″ tall fast bowler Kyle Jamieson is all set to earn his maiden international cap at Eden Park.

Jamies??on was called in during the Test series against the Aussies. However, he did not feature in any of the Tests. Nor did he appear in the first ODI against India, despite being included in the squad.

Stand-in bowling coach of the Black Caps, Shane Jurgensen, replac?ing Gary Ste??ad, who took a week off, was all praises for the lanky fast bowler.

“He’s obviously a huge man, at 6 foot eight he’s quite an imposing sight, so we are looking forward to seeing what he can do,” as quoted as saying by HT. “He’s got good skills with the new ball, he’s a good athlete and he can bat a bit as well, so has a lot of potential,” continued Jurgensen.

During the last ODI against India A, the Auckland cricketer impressed with figures of 4-49, after expensive outings in t?he first two game?s.

According to reports, Lockie Ferguson is in hi?s final phase of rehabilitation. The pacer strained his calf muscled during the Perth Test against Australia.

Captain Kane Williamson did not feature in any of the games against India after suffering a shoulder injury whi?le fielding in the third T20I. Meanwhile, Ish Sodhi is released to feature for New Zealand A side.

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New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have announced their One-Day International (ODI) squad for the upcoming three-match series at home aga??inst India.

NZC have excluded the pacers trio of Trent Boul?t, Lockie Ferguson, and Matt Henry due to their injuries. Boult suffered a broken hand while Ferguson and Henry agonized with a calf strain and broken thumb.

Scott Kuggeleijn, Hamish Bennett, and uncappe??d Kyle Jamieson have been called in the absence of the injured trio. Right-arm swing bowler Tim Southee will lead the attack.

Meanwh?ile, wicketkeeper-batsman Tom Latham has recovered from his injury and therefore has b??een added into the 13-member squad.

Colin de Grandhomme, James Neesham, and Mitchell Santner?? will play the role of all-rounders in the squad. Spinner Ish Sodhi is added to play only the series opener and then will be released from the team to join New Zealand A for the second first-class match against India A in Christchurch, starting February 7.

This will be the first ODI series for the Kiwis since the Cricket World Cup final in July last ?year.

“Tim Southee has an important job leading our new-look pace attack, which has a huge opportunity against some of the very best batsmen in the world,” coach Gary Stead said as quoted by the Cricbuzz.

“While the bowling lineup has a fresh look, the batting is very settled, and we’ll likely have the same top eight batsmen from the World Cup finals,” added Gary.

“Jimmy and Colin continue as the pace bowling all-rounders after strong campaigns in England, and they will offer us plenty of firepower and versatility. Henry will remain at the top of the order after impressing in the opportunities he’s had. He’s been in good form opening for Canterbury in the latest rounds of the Ford Trophy with a hundred and a half-century to his name,” Gary added further.

New Zealand squad:

Ka??ne Williamson (c), Hamish Bennett, Tom Blundell, Co??lin de Grandhomme, Martin Guptill, Kyle Jamieson, Scott Kuggeleijn, Tom Latham (wk), James Neesham, Henry Nicholls, Mitchell Santner, Ish Sodhi (only 1st ODI), Tim Southee, Ross Taylor.

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Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were dealt?? with a huge blow even before the s??tart of the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2019.

The South African speedster Lungi Ngidi, who played a major in CSK’s title triumph last year, was ruled out of the tournament due to injury. He was the only express fast bowler in the yellow army and his ruling out was a major setback for them and all the eyes were on his replacement.

On Saturday, the Chennai franchise announced New Zealand fast bowling all-rounder Scott Kuggeleijn as Ngidi’s replacement for the remaining of the IPL 2019.

Having made his international debut in May 2017, Kuggeleijn has represented the Blackcaps in 2 ODIs and 4 T20Is thus far. While the 27-year-old ha??s claimed five wickets in the 50-over format, he has taken two scalps in t??he shortest format.

In non-international T20s, Kuggeleijn boasts an im??pressive record. The right-arm seamer has 67 wickets to his name from 75 matches with the best bowling figures of 4/??18.

Amid the absence of a quality pacer, the Super Kings won both the matches they have played so far. In the IPL 2019 opener, they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by seven wickets before beating Delhi Capitals by six?? wickets.

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