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Best Betting Picks for Saturday’s NBA Playoff Matchups | Deadspin.com Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The tension between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is already high with this being their third playoff battle in a four-season span. But a Minnesota victory on Saturday would really make things interesting.That would give the Timberwolves a 3-1 lead and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t really look like the team that can dig out of such a hole. So Game 4 rates as nearly a must-win for Denver if it wants to win the best-of-seven series.The Atlanta Hawks are also vying to take a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks and that would rate as a stunning development. The Detroit Pistons are tied with the Magic after two games and an Orlando win on Saturday would be another interesting development.DENVER NUGGETS AT MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVESMinnesota delivered a first-half knockout blow in the Game 3 victory (113-96), limiting Denver to 11 first-quarter points and holding a 61-39 halftime advantage. The Nuggets can’t afford another tepid start and their poor showing was summed up by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic going 7-of-26 from the field and posting only three assists. Can’t win that way.Jokic, who still scored 27 points, will be counted on to find his usual form and the same goes for Jamal Murray (12 points on 5-of-17 shooting). Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels regularly earns raves for his defense but he contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds on the same night in which reserve Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic to score 31-plus points, -116 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKSThe Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.Knicks minus 2.5-point spread, -102 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting DETROIT PISTONS AT ORLANDO MAGICThe Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.Pistons minus 2.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #Betting #Picks #Saturdays #NBA #Playoff #Matchups #Deadspin.com

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Best Betting Picks for Saturday’s NBA Playoff Matchups | Deadspin.com Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images The tension between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is already high with this being their third playoff battle in a four-season span. But a Minnesota victory on Saturday would really make things interesting.That would give the Timberwolves a 3-1 lead and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t really look like the team that can dig out of such a hole. So Game 4 rates as nearly a must-win for Denver if it wants to win the best-of-seven series.The Atlanta Hawks are also vying to take a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks and that would rate as a stunning development. The Detroit Pistons are tied with the Magic after two games and an Orlando win on Saturday would be another interesting development.DENVER NUGGETS AT MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVESMinnesota delivered a first-half knockout blow in the Game 3 victory (113-96), limiting Denver to 11 first-quarter points and holding a 61-39 halftime advantage. The Nuggets can’t afford another tepid start and their poor showing was summed up by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic going 7-of-26 from the field and posting only three assists. Can’t win that way.Jokic, who still scored 27 points, will be counted on to find his usual form and the same goes for Jamal Murray (12 points on 5-of-17 shooting). Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels regularly earns raves for his defense but he contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds on the same night in which reserve Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.Nikola Jokic to score 31-plus points, -116 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKSThe Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.Knicks minus 2.5-point spread, -102 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting DETROIT PISTONS AT ORLANDO MAGICThe Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.Pistons minus 2.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings) Our Current Best OffersChannel debug: betting #Betting #Picks #Saturdays #NBA #Playoff #Matchups #Deadspin.comApr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The tension between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is already high with this being their third playoff battle in a four-season span. But a Minnesota victory on Saturday would really make things interesting.

That would give the Timberwolves a 3-1 lead and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t really look like the team that can dig out of such a hole. So Game 4 rates as nearly a must-win for Denver if it wants to win the best-of-seven series.

The Atlanta Hawks are also vying to take a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks and that would rate as a stunning development. The Detroit Pistons are tied with the Magic after two games and an Orlando win on Saturday would be another interesting development.

DENVER NUGGETS AT MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Minnesota delivered a first-half knockout blow in the Game 3 victory (113-96), limiting Denver to 11 first-quarter points and holding a 61-39 halftime advantage. The Nuggets can’t afford another tepid start and their poor showing was summed up by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic going 7-of-26 from the field and posting only three assists. Can’t win that way.

Jokic, who still scored 27 points, will be counted on to find his usual form and the same goes for Jamal Murray (12 points on 5-of-17 shooting). Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels regularly earns raves for his defense but he contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds on the same night in which reserve Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.

Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.

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NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKS

The Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.

Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.

OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.

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DETROIT PISTONS AT ORLANDO MAGIC

The Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.

Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.

Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.

Pistons minus 2.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)

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Apr 22, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) in the second half during game two of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

The tension between the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves is already high with this being their third playoff battle in a four-season span. But a Minnesota victory on Saturday would really make things interesting.

That would give the Timberwolves a 3-1 lead and this version of the Nuggets doesn’t really look like the team that can dig out of such a hole. So Game 4 rates as nearly a must-win for Denver if it wants to win the best-of-seven series.

The Atlanta Hawks are also vying to take a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks and that would rate as a stunning development. The Detroit Pistons are tied with the Magic after two games and an Orlando win on Saturday would be another interesting development.

DENVER NUGGETS AT MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES

Minnesota delivered a first-half knockout blow in the Game 3 victory (113-96), limiting Denver to 11 first-quarter points and holding a 61-39 halftime advantage. The Nuggets can’t afford another tepid start and their poor showing was summed up by three-time MVP Nikola Jokic going 7-of-26 from the field and posting only three assists. Can’t win that way.

Jokic, who still scored 27 points, will be counted on to find his usual form and the same goes for Jamal Murray (12 points on 5-of-17 shooting). Minnesota’s Jaden McDaniels regularly earns raves for his defense but he contributed 20 points and 10 rebounds on the same night in which reserve Ayo Dosunmu produced 25 points on a night in which star Anthony Edwards had just 17 points.

Motivated Minnesota won a Game 7 over Denver two seasons ago to reach the Western Conference finals for the first of two straight seasons. However, a bounce-back Jokic performance could be a series-changer and return the momentum to the Nuggets.

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NEW YORK KNICKS AT ATLANTA HAWKS

The Hawks have taken the series lead with back-to-back one-point wins and they can increase the pressure on New York with a Game 4 victory. Atlanta led by as many as 18 points in Game 3 but still needed CJ McCollum’s winning jumper to leave victorious. McCollum also stood out with 32 points in the Hawks’ Game 2 victory.

Atlanta has won 15 of its past 16 home games with the lone blemish coming against the Knicks on April 6. New York would surely like to even the series before going home and Jalen Brunson (27.7 average in the series) will be counted on to forget an 0-for-5 from 3-point range performance and show the form of the first two games when he made 7 of 14.

OG Anunbody stood out with 29 points and nine rebounds for the Knicks in Game 3 and a repeat showing would help New York’s chance. Meanwhile, Jalen Johnson is coming off a stellar performance for the Hawks with 24 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists and New York needs to clamp down on him and McCollum down the stretch.

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DETROIT PISTONS AT ORLANDO MAGIC

The Pistons ceded homecourt advantage to Orlando with their Game 1 setback and now have their sights on returning serve. Detroit was much sharper with a 98-83 victory in Game 2, a contest it led by as many as 27 points.

Pistons star Cade Cunningham had 27 points and 11 assists in Game 2 after pouring in 39 points in the opener. Orlando has yet to show it can contain Cunningham so coach J.B. Bickerstaff knows exactly what to do – continually feed the ball to Cunningham until the Magic show some resistance.

Jalen Suggs (19 points) was Orlando’s leading scorer in Game 2 and that’s not a good thing when you have Paolo Banchero (18), Franz Wagner (12) and Desmond Bane (12) on the roster. Bane is just 9-of-31 shooting in the series and Orlando can’t win this series – or Game 3 – without Bane shooting significantly better.

Pistons minus 2.5-point spread, -110 (DraftKings)

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Welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the fourth women’s T20I between South Africa and India on Saturday in Johannesburg.

PLAYING XIs

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon, Eliz-Mari Marx, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululekho Mlaba

India: Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Kranti Gaud, N. Shree Charani, Renuka Singh

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South Africa wins a fourth-consecutive toss and elects to bowl once again against India.

Deepti’s form a concern?

Indian women’s team head coach Amol Muzumdar has backed veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma to come good but admitted that her prolonged lean patch in national colours is a bit of a “concern”.

Indian team under Harmanpreet Kaur has already lost the five-match WT20I series against South Africa after losing three games on trot but what has been a concern is Deepti’s poor returns with the ball as she has remained wicketless so far.

In the third WT20I match where Proteas Women chased down 192 with just a wicket down, Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus took Deepti to the cleaners taking 46 runs from her 3.3 overs.

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The fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be streamed live in India on the  JioHotstar app and website.

THE SQUADS

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-mari Marx.

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma, Uma Chetry, Bharti Fulmali.

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#South #Africa #India #LIVE #score #4th #womens #T20I #Deepti #Richa #guide #INDW">South Africa vs India LIVE score, 4th women’s T20I: Deepti, Richa guide IND-W to 185 Welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the fourth women’s T20I between South Africa and India on Saturday in Johannesburg.PLAYING XIsSouth Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon, Eliz-Mari Marx, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululekho MlabaIndia: Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Kranti Gaud, N. Shree Charani, Renuka SinghTOSSSouth Africa wins a fourth-consecutive toss and elects to bowl once again against India.Deepti’s form a concern?Indian women’s team head coach Amol Muzumdar has backed veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma to come good but admitted that her prolonged lean patch in national colours is a bit of a “concern”.Indian team under Harmanpreet Kaur has already lost the five-match WT20I series against South Africa after losing three games on trot but what has been a concern is Deepti’s poor returns with the ball as she has remained wicketless so far.In the third WT20I match where Proteas Women chased down 192 with just a wicket down, Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus took Deepti to the cleaners taking 46 runs from her 3.3 overs.Read in full hereLIVE STREAMING INFOWhere to watch the live telecast of the fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women in India?The fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be televised live in India on the  Star Sports Network TV channels.Where to watch the live stream of the fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women in India?The fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be streamed live in India on the  JioHotstar app and website.THE SQUADSSouth Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-mari Marx.India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma, Uma Chetry, Bharti Fulmali.Published on Apr 25, 2026 #South #Africa #India #LIVE #score #4th #womens #T20I #Deepti #Richa #guide #INDW

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Where to watch the live telecast of the fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women in India?

The fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be televised live in India on the  Star Sports Network TV channels.

Where to watch the live stream of the fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women in India?

The fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be streamed live in India on the  JioHotstar app and website.

THE SQUADS

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-mari Marx.

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma, Uma Chetry, Bharti Fulmali.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#South #Africa #India #LIVE #score #4th #womens #T20I #Deepti #Richa #guide #INDW">South Africa vs India LIVE score, 4th women’s T20I: Deepti, Richa guide IND-W to 185

Welcome to Sportstar’s LIVE coverage of the fourth women’s T20I between South Africa and India on Saturday in Johannesburg.

PLAYING XIs

South Africa: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Sune Luus, Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Kayla Reyneke, Chloe Tryon, Eliz-Mari Marx, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Tumi Sekhukhune, Ayabonga Khaka, Nonkululekho Mlaba

India: Shafali Verma, Anushka Sharma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Richa Ghosh (wk), Bharti Fulmali, Deepti Sharma, Kashvee Gautam, Kranti Gaud, N. Shree Charani, Renuka Singh

TOSS

South Africa wins a fourth-consecutive toss and elects to bowl once again against India.

Deepti’s form a concern?

Indian women’s team head coach Amol Muzumdar has backed veteran all-rounder Deepti Sharma to come good but admitted that her prolonged lean patch in national colours is a bit of a “concern”.

Indian team under Harmanpreet Kaur has already lost the five-match WT20I series against South Africa after losing three games on trot but what has been a concern is Deepti’s poor returns with the ball as she has remained wicketless so far.

In the third WT20I match where Proteas Women chased down 192 with just a wicket down, Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus took Deepti to the cleaners taking 46 runs from her 3.3 overs.

Read in full here

LIVE STREAMING INFO

Where to watch the live telecast of the fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women in India?

The fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be televised live in India on the  Star Sports Network TV channels.

Where to watch the live stream of the fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women in India?

The fourth T20I between South Africa Women and India Women will be streamed live in India on the  JioHotstar app and website.

THE SQUADS

South Africa Women: Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Annerie Dercksen, Sune Luus, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Kayla Reyneke, Ayabonga Khaka, Tumi Sekhukhune, Nonkululeko Mlaba, Anneke Bosch, Ayanda Hlubi, Tebogo Macheke, Eliz-mari Marx.

India Women: Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Harmanpreet Kaur (c), Deepti Sharma, Richa Ghosh (wk), Arundhati Reddy, Shree Charani, Kranti Gaud, Shreyanka Patil, Renuka Singh Thakur, Kashvee Gautam, Anushka Sharma, Uma Chetry, Bharti Fulmali.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

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Deadspin | Streaking Yankees set for Astros, await injury news on Giancarlo Stanton Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits the ball in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton’s lower right leg. The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Saturday. New York will try to produce an eight-game winning streak for the third consecutive season. The seventh straight win came Friday night in a 12-4 victory in the opener of a three-game series with the Astros. Jazz Chisholm Jr. collected three hits and drove in four runs on a two-run single, a solo homer and an RBI single, and the Yankees reached double-digit runs for the third time this season. “A lot of really good threats all night, and then able to break through there a couple of times in a big way,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “So, just a lot of good at-bats up and down the lineup.” Ben Rice, Ryan McMahon and Jose Caballero also homered for the Yankees, who had 13 hits. Stanton contributed one hit — an RBI single to center in the sixth inning — but left the game after running gingerly between second and third base on that play. “It’s tightness in his calf,” Boone said. “Hopefully, we got ahead of anything serious, but we’ll just see where he’s at tomorrow.” The Astros are 4-14 in their past 18 games, though they finished with 11 hits on Friday. Houston finished with double-digit hits for the 11th time this season but is 6-5 in those games because of pitching struggles. The team has surrendered a major-league-worst 156 earned runs this season (5.97 ERA). The Yankees tagged Houston starter Lance McCullers Jr. for seven runs (five earned) in five innings on Friday night. He missed the 2023 and ’24 seasons due to injuries and threw just 55 1/3 innings last season. “It’s not a game plan thing, it’s not a health thing,” McCullers said of his outing. “I just got to do a better job controlling the first inning.” Yainer Diaz homered and drove in two runs, but the Astros went 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position and struck out 11 times. Yordan Alvarez had two hits and is batting .377 over the past 15 games. New York’s rotation owns an MLB-best 2.61 ERA and is holding hitters to a .199 batting average, even as Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon make minor league rehab starts. On Saturday, left-hander Ryan Weathers (1-2, 3.18 ERA) will return from the paternity list and will make his first career appearance against Houston. In his most recent outing, he allowed five hits in 7 1/3 innings of a 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Right-hander Mike Burrows (1-3, 6.75 ERA), who is off to a rough start since being acquired in an offseason trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, will go for the Astros. Burrows took a no-decision on Sunday in a 7-5, 10-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed four runs on three hits in 4 2/3 innings. Burrows earned the win in his only career appearance against the Yankees when he relieved Paul Skenes and allowed two runs on two hits in 3 1/3 innings to get the win for Pittsburgh on Sept. 28, 2024, in New York. It was the major league debut for Burrows. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Streaking #Yankees #set #Astros #await #injury #news #Giancarlo #StantonApr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits the ball in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images

The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton’s lower right leg.

The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Saturday.

New York will try to produce an eight-game winning streak for the third consecutive season. The seventh straight win came Friday night in a 12-4 victory in the opener of a three-game series with the Astros.

Jazz Chisholm Jr. collected three hits and drove in four runs on a two-run single, a solo homer and an RBI single, and the Yankees reached double-digit runs for the third time this season.

“A lot of really good threats all night, and then able to break through there a couple of times in a big way,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “So, just a lot of good at-bats up and down the lineup.”

Ben Rice, Ryan McMahon and Jose Caballero also homered for the Yankees, who had 13 hits.

Stanton contributed one hit — an RBI single to center in the sixth inning — but left the game after running gingerly between second and third base on that play.

“It’s tightness in his calf,” Boone said. “Hopefully, we got ahead of anything serious, but we’ll just see where he’s at tomorrow.”

The Astros are 4-14 in their past 18 games, though they finished with 11 hits on Friday. Houston finished with double-digit hits for the 11th time this season but is 6-5 in those games because of pitching struggles. The team has surrendered a major-league-worst 156 earned runs this season (5.97 ERA).


The Yankees tagged Houston starter Lance McCullers Jr. for seven runs (five earned) in five innings on Friday night. He missed the 2023 and ’24 seasons due to injuries and threw just 55 1/3 innings last season.

“It’s not a game plan thing, it’s not a health thing,” McCullers said of his outing. “I just got to do a better job controlling the first inning.”

Yainer Diaz homered and drove in two runs, but the Astros went 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position and struck out 11 times.

Yordan Alvarez had two hits and is batting .377 over the past 15 games.

New York’s rotation owns an MLB-best 2.61 ERA and is holding hitters to a .199 batting average, even as Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon make minor league rehab starts.

On Saturday, left-hander Ryan Weathers (1-2, 3.18 ERA) will return from the paternity list and will make his first career appearance against Houston. In his most recent outing, he allowed five hits in 7 1/3 innings of a 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday.

Right-hander Mike Burrows (1-3, 6.75 ERA), who is off to a rough start since being acquired in an offseason trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, will go for the Astros.

Burrows took a no-decision on Sunday in a 7-5, 10-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed four runs on three hits in 4 2/3 innings.

Burrows earned the win in his only career appearance against the Yankees when he relieved Paul Skenes and allowed two runs on two hits in 3 1/3 innings to get the win for Pittsburgh on Sept. 28, 2024, in New York. It was the major league debut for Burrows.

–Field Level Media

#Deadspin #Streaking #Yankees #set #Astros #await #injury #news #Giancarlo #Stanton">Deadspin | Streaking Yankees set for Astros, await injury news on Giancarlo Stanton Apr 24, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) hits the ball in the third inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images The New York Yankees did not need to worry about their offense on Friday night, but they now face a concern with Giancarlo Stanton’s lower right leg. The team will attempt to produce another big night at the plate and hopes to get good news about Stanton before meeting the Astros in Houston on Saturday. New York will try to produce an eight-game winning streak for the third consecutive season. The seventh straight win came Friday night in a 12-4 victory in the opener of a three-game series with the Astros. Jazz Chisholm Jr. collected three hits and drove in four runs on a two-run single, a solo homer and an RBI single, and the Yankees reached double-digit runs for the third time this season. “A lot of really good threats all night, and then able to break through there a couple of times in a big way,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “So, just a lot of good at-bats up and down the lineup.” Ben Rice, Ryan McMahon and Jose Caballero also homered for the Yankees, who had 13 hits. Stanton contributed one hit — an RBI single to center in the sixth inning — but left the game after running gingerly between second and third base on that play. “It’s tightness in his calf,” Boone said. “Hopefully, we got ahead of anything serious, but we’ll just see where he’s at tomorrow.” The Astros are 4-14 in their past 18 games, though they finished with 11 hits on Friday. Houston finished with double-digit hits for the 11th time this season but is 6-5 in those games because of pitching struggles. The team has surrendered a major-league-worst 156 earned runs this season (5.97 ERA). The Yankees tagged Houston starter Lance McCullers Jr. for seven runs (five earned) in five innings on Friday night. He missed the 2023 and ’24 seasons due to injuries and threw just 55 1/3 innings last season. “It’s not a game plan thing, it’s not a health thing,” McCullers said of his outing. “I just got to do a better job controlling the first inning.” Yainer Diaz homered and drove in two runs, but the Astros went 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position and struck out 11 times. Yordan Alvarez had two hits and is batting .377 over the past 15 games. New York’s rotation owns an MLB-best 2.61 ERA and is holding hitters to a .199 batting average, even as Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon make minor league rehab starts. On Saturday, left-hander Ryan Weathers (1-2, 3.18 ERA) will return from the paternity list and will make his first career appearance against Houston. In his most recent outing, he allowed five hits in 7 1/3 innings of a 7-0 win over the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. Right-hander Mike Burrows (1-3, 6.75 ERA), who is off to a rough start since being acquired in an offseason trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates, will go for the Astros. Burrows took a no-decision on Sunday in a 7-5, 10-inning loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. He allowed four runs on three hits in 4 2/3 innings. Burrows earned the win in his only career appearance against the Yankees when he relieved Paul Skenes and allowed two runs on two hits in 3 1/3 innings to get the win for Pittsburgh on Sept. 28, 2024, in New York. It was the major league debut for Burrows. –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Streaking #Yankees #set #Astros #await #injury #news #Giancarlo #Stanton

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) on Saturday convened a meeting to review arrangements ahead of the Indian Premier League matches at Dharamsala, focusing on logistical planning and inter-agency coordination.

The meeting was attended by officials from the Kangra district administration led by the Deputy Commissioner, representatives of Punjab Kings, and members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Dharamsala, the second venue of Punjab Kings after Mullanpur, will host three league-matches of PBKS next month and which are against Delhi Capitals on May 11, against Mumbai Indians on May 14 and against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 17.

ALSO READ | Rahul century goes in vain as Prabhsimran, Shreyas help Punjab Kings complete highest-ever chase

“The HPCA Stadium, situated against the backdrop of Dhauladhar mountain range, is among the highest-altitude international cricket venues. A total of 14 IPL matches have been played here up to the 2025 season, with the first match hosted on April 16, 2010,” said the Deputy Commissioner.

According to ground officials, the pitch will offer good pace and bounce, paving away for an equal battle between bat and ball. Punjab Kings has played 14 matches at this venue, winning five, losing eight and one match ended without a result.

The May 11 fixture between PBKS and DC will be the first IPL match at the venue since the same fixture was halted midway last season following reports of drone incursions within a 100-kilometre radius.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, present at the venue, was seen assisting officials and spectators in vacating the premises, stepping in during a situation the tournament had never faced before.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#HPCA #reviews #Dharamsala #stadium #ahead #PBKS #match #halted #midway #season">HPCA reviews Dharamsala stadium ahead of PBKS vs DC after match was halted midway last season The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) on Saturday convened a meeting to review arrangements ahead of the Indian Premier League matches at Dharamsala, focusing on logistical planning and inter-agency coordination.The meeting was attended by officials from the Kangra district administration led by the Deputy Commissioner, representatives of Punjab Kings, and members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).Dharamsala, the second venue of Punjab Kings after Mullanpur, will host three league-matches of PBKS next month and which are against Delhi Capitals on May 11, against Mumbai Indians on May 14 and against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 17.ALSO READ | Rahul century goes in vain as Prabhsimran, Shreyas help Punjab Kings complete highest-ever chase“The HPCA Stadium, situated against the backdrop of Dhauladhar mountain range, is among the highest-altitude international cricket venues. A total of 14 IPL matches have been played here up to the 2025 season, with the first match hosted on April 16, 2010,” said the Deputy Commissioner.According to ground officials, the pitch will offer good pace and bounce, paving away for an equal battle between bat and ball. Punjab Kings has played 14 matches at this venue, winning five, losing eight and one match ended without a result.The May 11 fixture between PBKS and DC will be the first IPL match at the venue since the same fixture was halted midway last season following reports of drone incursions within a 100-kilometre radius.IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, present at the venue, was seen assisting officials and spectators in vacating the premises, stepping in during a situation the tournament had never faced before.Published on Apr 25, 2026 #HPCA #reviews #Dharamsala #stadium #ahead #PBKS #match #halted #midway #season

Rahul century goes in vain as Prabhsimran, Shreyas help Punjab Kings complete highest-ever chase

“The HPCA Stadium, situated against the backdrop of Dhauladhar mountain range, is among the highest-altitude international cricket venues. A total of 14 IPL matches have been played here up to the 2025 season, with the first match hosted on April 16, 2010,” said the Deputy Commissioner.

According to ground officials, the pitch will offer good pace and bounce, paving away for an equal battle between bat and ball. Punjab Kings has played 14 matches at this venue, winning five, losing eight and one match ended without a result.

The May 11 fixture between PBKS and DC will be the first IPL match at the venue since the same fixture was halted midway last season following reports of drone incursions within a 100-kilometre radius.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, present at the venue, was seen assisting officials and spectators in vacating the premises, stepping in during a situation the tournament had never faced before.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#HPCA #reviews #Dharamsala #stadium #ahead #PBKS #match #halted #midway #season">HPCA reviews Dharamsala stadium ahead of PBKS vs DC after match was halted midway last season

The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) on Saturday convened a meeting to review arrangements ahead of the Indian Premier League matches at Dharamsala, focusing on logistical planning and inter-agency coordination.

The meeting was attended by officials from the Kangra district administration led by the Deputy Commissioner, representatives of Punjab Kings, and members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Dharamsala, the second venue of Punjab Kings after Mullanpur, will host three league-matches of PBKS next month and which are against Delhi Capitals on May 11, against Mumbai Indians on May 14 and against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on May 17.

ALSO READ | Rahul century goes in vain as Prabhsimran, Shreyas help Punjab Kings complete highest-ever chase

“The HPCA Stadium, situated against the backdrop of Dhauladhar mountain range, is among the highest-altitude international cricket venues. A total of 14 IPL matches have been played here up to the 2025 season, with the first match hosted on April 16, 2010,” said the Deputy Commissioner.

According to ground officials, the pitch will offer good pace and bounce, paving away for an equal battle between bat and ball. Punjab Kings has played 14 matches at this venue, winning five, losing eight and one match ended without a result.

The May 11 fixture between PBKS and DC will be the first IPL match at the venue since the same fixture was halted midway last season following reports of drone incursions within a 100-kilometre radius.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal, present at the venue, was seen assisting officials and spectators in vacating the premises, stepping in during a situation the tournament had never faced before.

Published on Apr 25, 2026

#HPCA #reviews #Dharamsala #stadium #ahead #PBKS #match #halted #midway #season

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