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CPL 2025, Final: Star-packed Trinbago Knight Riders eye fifth CPL title as they face Guyana Amazon Warriors

Guyana Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders are gearing up to face each other in the final of the Caribbean Premier League final , set to take place on Sunday at Providence Stadium, Guyana. Both teams enter the decider in fine form, each having notched six wins and holding second and third place, respectively, in the points table. Both Amazon Warriors and Trinbago Knight Riders are placed second and third in the points table…

Sep 21, 2025

Asia Cup 2025: Arch-rivals India and Pakistan look to shrug off the differences as they meet in Super Four showdown

As the Asia Cup 2025 marches into its high-octane Super Four stage , bitter rivals India and Pakistan are once again gearing up for an electrifying showdown, to be held on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, UAE. The two arch-rivals are set to face off once again, just a week after their dramatic group stage encounter that saw India clinch a dominant seven-wicket victory. This time, however, the stakes are…

Sep 21, 2025

Suryakumar Yadav confident ahead of high-octane Super Four clash against Pakistan

As the stage is set for another electrifying India-Pakistan showdown in the ongoing Asia Cup, Indian skipper Suryakumar Yadav has exuded confidence in his team’s preparations ahead of the Super Four clash scheduled for Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. This will be the second meeting between the arch-rivals in the tournament in the span of a week, having already faced each other in the group stage clash last Sunday, where India secured a…

Sep 20, 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence on Asia Cup snub

Indian batter Yashasvi Jaiswal has finally broken his silence after being left out of India's squad for the Asia Cup . Despite an electric run of form and a meteoric rise through the franchise circuit, the talented batter was overlooked for the marquee tournament. Jaiswal, who has become a household name for his explosive strokeplay and fearless attitude at the crease, opened up about being snubbed for the big event. Despite the snub, Jaiswal remains…

Sep 20, 2025

Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales power Trinbago Knight Riders to CPL 2025 final

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) surged to the final of the 2025 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) with Nicholas Pooran and Alex Hales displaying masterful batting performances, forming an unbreakable 143-run partnership to propel their side to a commanding total of 194/4 in 20 overs. The dynamic duo's stellar effort was instrumental in securing TKR’s place in the final. Asked to bat first, TKR faced early challenges, losing…

Sep 20, 2025

India vs Pakistan: Amid a stormy handshake row, arch-rivals set for Asia Cup Super Four clash

Cricket’s most storied rivalry will take centre stage once again as India and Pakistan gear up to face each other in the Super Four clash of the ongoing Asia Cup on Sunday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The excitement around the high-voltage encounter is already palpable, with both teams bracing for another nail-biting contest between the two giants of world cricket. The clash comes just days after the…

Sep 20, 2025

Kaif praises Suryakumar Yadav as fitting replacement for Rohit Sharma

Following the retirement of Rohit Sharma from the T20Is , Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as a strong leader, earning widespread praise for his leadership and performance. One of the most notable endorsements for Yadav's leadership came from former Indian cricketer Mohammad Kaif. Kaif has lavished praise on Yadav, calling him the fitting replacement for Rohit Sharma as India’s T20I captain. SKY took over the reins of…

Sep 20, 2025

Dunith Wellalage set to rejoin Sri Lanka squad at Asia Cup after bereavement

Sri Lanka's young all-rounder Dunith Wellalage is set to rejoin the Sri Lankan squad at the Asia Cup following a brief absence due to a personal tragedy. The 22-year-old cricketer had returned home after the sudden passing of his father, Suranga Wellalage, who died on Thursday. The Sri Lanka Cricket Board confirmed that Wellalage will rejoin the squad ahead of the team's Super Four fixture against Bangladesh in the ongoing Asia Cup. His return is expected to boost the…

Sep 20, 2025

Axar Patel in doubt for Super Four clash against bitter rivals Pakistan

Indian all-rounder Axar Patel is in doubt for the upcoming Super Four clash against Pakistan on Sunday, following a concerning head injury sustained during India's Group A match against Oman in the ongoing Asia Cup in UAE. The incident occurred in the 15th over of Oman's chase when Patel, stationed at mid-off, sprinted to intercept a towering skier from Hammad Mirza. In his attempt to take the catch, Patel misjudged the trajectory slightly, juggled…

Sep 20, 2025

CPL 2025, Qualifier 2: Trinbago Knight Riders vs Saint Lucia Kings - All you need to know

Trinbago Knight Riders (TKR) and Saint Lucia Kings (SLK) will be locking horns in Qualifier 2 of the Caribbean Premier League 2025 on Saturday at Providence Stadium, Guyana. The winner of this contest will advance to the final of the tournament, while the loser will be eliminated from the tournament. SLK, who finished top of the points table in the group stage, lost to the Guyana Amazon Warriors in Qualifier 1. Their form has…

Sep 19, 2025

Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh prepare for Super Four showdown

The Asia Cup 2025 is heating up as Sri Lanka and Bangladesh prepare to face off in the first Super Four match on Saturday at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. The two teams come into the clash with contrasting fortunes. While Sri Lanka heads into the game as the favourite, pumped up by their unbeaten run in the group stage, Bangladesh will need to find consistency if they are to pose a serious threat. Sri Lanka, having finished at the top of…

Sep 19, 2025

Sri Lanka's Dunith Wellalage returns home from Asia Cup after father's demise

Sri Lankan all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has reportedly left for Colombo to be with his family following the demise of his father. In a deeply emotional and heart-wrenching turn of events, Dunith Wellalage received the tragic news of his father’s passing just after playing a Group B match against Afghanistan in the ongoing Asia Cup 2025. His father passed away on Thursday night, the same day Wellalage was on the field in the group-stage match of the tournament against…

Sep 19, 2025