Transfers, squad news, series previews and reaction from across international and franchise cricket.
A dazzling batting performance and clinical bowling saw Royal Challengers Bengaluru cruise to a 12-run victory over Mumbai Indians on Monday at Wankhede Stadium. RCB delivered a commanding performance to claim a resounding victory despite MI skipper Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma unleashing a brutal counterattack in Mumbai’s chase of 221, cracking 42 and 56, respectively. The comprehensive win for RCB…
Harry Brook has been named England's new white-ball captain , succeeding Jos Buttler, who had recently resigned following England's poor campaign at the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan. The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) confirmed Brook's appointment on Monday. "It's a real honour to be named England's white-ball captain. Ever since I was a kid playing cricket at Burley in Wharfedale, I dreamed of representing…
The situation has become critical for Sunrisers Hyderabad after they slumped to a fourth-straight loss in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Sunday. The bottom-placed Hyderabad are fighting for survival, having only won one game in their last five encounters. Their bowlers and batters have been performing below expectations, which has triggered a series of negative outcomes for them. Their top-order players like Travis Head, Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek…
Indian wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul has been making headlines in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) with marvellous performances for Delhi Capitals after missing the initial two games due to the birth of his child. Upon his return, KL Rahul wasted no time in making an impact, showcasing a new dimension to his game. KL Rahul scored 15 in his first game, and in his second match he plundered a whirlwind match-winning knock of 77 against Chennai Super…
The 20th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League will witness the face-off between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Monday at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Both MI and RCB, though coming from different trajectories, will be eager to bounce back to winning ways in this pivotal clash. With MI having suffered three defeats in four games and RCB looking to recover after their last defeat, the stage is set for an intense showdown.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are gearing up for a high-stakes encounter against Gujarat Titans , scheduled to take place on Sunday in Hyderabad. The most explosive side, SRH, are struggling to find their rhythm and are coming off three consecutive defeats, while the GT are riding the wave of a recent victory, confident and eager to extend their winning streak. SRH’s recent form has been far from ideal, especially their formidable batting lineup, which…
Punjab Kings’ two-match winning run in the ongoing Indian Premier League was brought to a sudden halt after they were comprehensively beaten by the enthusiastic Rajasthan Royals by 50 runs on Saturday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Chasing a challenging total of 205, Kings were unable to keep up with the momentum, finishing their innings at 155/9 in 20 overs, leaving them 50 runs short of victory.
Delhi Capitals continued their impressive form as they cruised to their third consecutive victory in the ongoing IPL, beating Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs on Saturday at Chepauk. Winning the toss and opting to bat first, DC were led by a brilliant knock from KL Rahul . The wicketkeeper-batter lit up the Chepauk with a blazing 77 runs off 51 balls. His powerful hitting, which included six boundaries and three sixes…
Delhi Capitals’ skipper Axar Patel won the toss and decided to bat against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday at Chepauk in Match 17 of IPL 2025. DC are riding a wave of confidence after claiming victories in the first two games, while CSK are eying a comeback after losing to Rajasthan in their last game. Both sides have made changes, as DC have brought in Sameer Rizvi in place of injured Faf du Plessis, while CSK have included Devon Conway in…
The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals prepare to face each other on Saturday at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Both sides are riding high on momentum, with Punjab Kings coming off two consecutive victories and Royals securing a well-earned win in their last outing. Kings, having dominated their first two games, are entering the match with confidence and are…
Continuing their unbeaten run, New Zealand completed a remarkable clean sweep over Pakistan in their ODI series, crushing the visitors by 43 runs in the third and final match on Saturday at Bay oval. This victory saw the Kiwis dominate the series with a 3-0 scoreline, leaving Pakistan with a lot to ponder. Chasing a target of 265 runs, Pakistan suffered an early blow, with opener Imam-ul-Haq retiring hurt. However, Abdullah Shafique (33)…
Tilak Varma became the fourth player in the IPL’s history to retire out. This momentous occasion occurred when he left the field with seven balls remaining in MI’s chase of 204 runs. Meanwhile, explaining the logic behind this decision, MI head Mahela Jayawardene said that it was a tactical decision. Varma had come in as the impact sub, but his struggle was visible, scoring 25 off 23 deliveries. At the time, Tilak walked off the field; MI…
