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IPL 2025, CSK vs PBKS: Under the pump CSK eye massive turnaround

Chennai Super Kings are set to host Punjab Kings on Wednesday at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in a must-win Indian Premier League encounter. Once a fortress for CSK, Chepauk has seen four visiting teams beat them. CSK are enduring a challenging season, sitting at the bottom with only two wins from nine matches. Coming off two consecutive defeats, they find themselves on the brink of elimination; another loss would effectively end their playoff hopes.…

Apr 30, 2025

IPL 2025: KKR edge out DC, keep playoff hopes alive

In a high-scoring showdown, Kolkata Knight Riders pulled off a blazing 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium. The match went down to the wire, but KKR held their nerve to come out victorious. Despite a valiant 62-run knock by veteran Faf du Plessis , DC failed to chase down the imposing target of 205 set by KKR. Chasing the target, DC’s innings got off to a shaky start, losing their wickets at…

Apr 29, 2025

Xavier Bartlett signs with San Francisco Unicorns

Australian pacer Xavier Bartlett has signed with San Francisco Unicorns for the upcoming season of the Major League Cricket . Currently, Bartlett is at the Indian Premier League, playing for Punjab Kings. At Francisco Unicorns, he will join his Australian teammates Cooper Connolly, Jake Fraser-McGurk and Matt Short. This is the first time that Xavier Bartlett will be playing in the Major League Cricket. He has also represented…

Apr 29, 2025

Former LSG player opens up about KL Rahul’s chat with Sanjiv Goenka

KL Rahul’s batting has been nothing short of sensational in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), turning heads with a series of eye-catching performances for Delhi Capitals. Since making the move from Lucknow Super Giants ahead of the current season, Rahul has been in destructive form at the top of the order. Before linking up with DC, KL Rahul had led Lucknow Super Giants for three seasons. He captained the side to the…

Apr 29, 2025

DC vs KKR: All you need to know, head to head, probable XII

The 48th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League season is set to see Delhi Capitals host Kolkata Knight Riders at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday. The showdown carries significant weight for both teams, who are heading into this clash on the back of contrasting recent performances. Since returning to their home ground, Delhi Capitals have struggled to find consistency, which has hindered their progress in the tournament.…

Apr 29, 2025

“He would be my first choice to bat at four”: England legend Pietersen predicts KL Rahul’s T20I comeback

Former England batting legend Kevin Pietersen has backed KL Rahul to make his comeback to India’s T20I setup. Pietersen believes that Rahul, who has undergone a massive transformation over the past two years, should be considered for India’s T20I side. Notably, Rahul has been in spectacular form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), producing staggering innings one after another and working diligently on his form. He last…

Apr 28, 2025

SL-W tri-series, IND-W vs SA-W: All you need to know, playing XI, head to head

India women and South Africa women are set to face off against each other in the second match of the ongoing Sri Lanka women’s tri-series on Tuesday at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo. India are coming off a win registered against Sri Lanka women in the opening match of the series on Sunday. Pratika Rawal, Smriti Mandhana and Harleen Deol starred in India’s thumping 9-wicket win in the rain-hit encounter. The trio…

Apr 28, 2025

“I’m glad he was hurt”: Indian legend Shastri on Siraj

Former Indian cricketer Ravi Shastri has expressed strong confidence in the potency of India’s pace attack ahead of the upcoming five-match Test series against England, beginning June 20th. Shastri believes that the trio of Jasprit Bumrah , Mohammed Shami and Mohammed Siraj will pose significant challenges to England’s batting lineup. India’s five-match Test series against England in June will also mark the…

Apr 28, 2025

IPL 2025, RR vs GT: Beleaguered RR eye miracle revival

Rajasthan Royals are gearing up to host Gujarat Titans in the 47th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Monday at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Gujarat Titans, riding high on momentum and consistency, will look to extend their winning streak, while Rajasthan Royals are desperate to halt a nightmarish run of form. Pumped up Titans have found their rhythm at the right time, with two commanding wins on the bounce. Their top three…

Apr 28, 2025

“You need to have professionalism”: Virat Kohli highlights the importance of rotating the strike

In RCB’s thrilling clash against DC on Sunday in Delhi, Virat Kohli showcased his trademark composure, leading RCB to a vital six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals . Chasing a target of 163, Kohli’s 51-run innings anchored the chase, forming a crucial 119-run partnership with Krunal Pandya, who hit 73 unbeaten. After RCB’s victory, Virat Kohli underlined the importance of taking the game deep. “It was a top win…

Apr 28, 2025

IPL 2025: Kohli, Krunal Pandya steer RCB to revenge win

In what turned out to be an exciting clash, Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya showcased their class with match-winning innings of 51 and 73* respectively, steering Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals on Sunday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The win marked a satisfying revenge for RCB after previous setbacks against the Capitals. Chasing a target of 163, RCB suffered…

Apr 27, 2025

IPL 2025, MI vs LSG: Mumbai Indians race to fifth straight win

Mumbai Indians’ commanding form continued as they defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in an electrifying contest on Sunday at Wankhede Stadium. After being asked to bat, Mumbai Indians’ batters made full use of the opportunity, putting up a formidable total of 215 runs on the board for the loss of seven wickets in 20 overs. Their innings was led by Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav , who emerged…

Apr 27, 2025