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Chennai Super Kings are set to face off against Delhi Capitals on Saturday at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The match has garnered attention for a number of reasons, most notably the contrasting fortunes of both teams so far this season. Having kicked off their campaign with a thumping victory against Mumbai Indians, CSK haven’t quite been able to carry on with the momentum. They suffered their biggest-ever defeat at Chepauk last…
As the Chennai Super Kings prepare for their crucial home match against Delhi Capitals, there is growing concern over the availability of their captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad , who remains doubtful for the game. Veteran star MS Dhoni is likely to step in to take up the captaincy reins if Gaikwad registers his absence. Gaikwad had copped a blow on the elbow while batting in CSK's last game against Rajasthan Royals. He looked in extreme pain; however, he went on…
Lucknow Super Giants have beaten the Mumbai Indians on the back of a heroic batting and a disciplined bowling performance. Giants secured their second win of the season by edging out MI by 12 runs on Friday in Lucknow. MI, chasing a formidable target of 204, fought valiantly but ultimately fell short, finishing at 191/5 in 20 overs. Earlier in the match, after being asked to bat, LSG put up an imposing total of 203. The key contributors to…
South African p acer Kagiso Rabada has made a surprising exit from the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, flying back to South Africa due to personal reasons. While Gujarat Titans initially confirmed his exit from the IPL, details regarding the personal circumstances that prompted his departure have not been revealed. Rabada played the first two games for Gujarat Titans against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians. However, he…
Veteran New Zealand star Kane Williamson has lavished huge praise on Mohammed Siraj for carrying out a sensational bowling display against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Wednesday at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Siraj broke the back of a high-flying RCB, grabbing three crucial wickets to help his side seal an eight-wicket win. He was also adjudged player of the match for his convincing figures of 3-19. "Siraj is obviously…
Pakistan’s heavy defeat against New Zealand in the second ODI on Wednesday further highlighted their batting and bowling issues, with top-order being completely shattered by New Zealand’s suffocating bowling attack. Over the last few months, Pakistan have been performing underwhelmingly , with Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and other top-order batters being in the eye of the storm. In the second ODI, chasing a total…
The finalists of IPL 2024 Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad are back as they are ready to face each other in the 15th match of the ongoing IPL 2025 on Thursday at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams last met in the final of the IPL 2024 where KKR had prevailed to win the title. This season, the situation hasn’t been great for either of them, having kicked off their campaign in an unpleasant fashion. They are eager to bounce back from defeats…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially unveiled India’s home international schedule for the 2025 season, with West Indies and South Africa set to visit India. The action-packed 2025-26 season will see India host both the West Indies and South Africa . The season will kick off with India taking on West Indies in a two-match Test series. The first Test will be played in Ahmedabad from October 2 to…
Jos Buttler struck a masterclass 73-run knock to power Gujarat Titans to an eight-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday. GT’s blistering performance also snapped RCB’s two-match win streak as they chased down the target of 170 with significant ease. Sent in to bat, RCB faced an uphill battle as their top order faltered early. Wickets fell quickly, putting the team…
Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is set to leave Mumbai to represent Goa from the 2025-26 season of domestic cricket. The 23-year-old, Yashasvi Jaiswal, who has evolved into a prolific batter across all formats, has reportedly emailed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) seeking a No Objection Certificate (NOC). "He has sought a NOC from us and has cited that the reason for his move to Goa as personal. Jaiswal has followed the footsteps of Arjun Tendulkar…
Indian skipper Rohit Sharma , who captained the Mumbai Indians to five IPL titles, has been seen in a new role at the franchise over the past two seasons of the IPL, playing as a proper batter. All-rounder Hardik Pandya succeeded Rohit at the helm last year ahead of the IPL 2024, but under him Mumbai had a disappointing group-stage exit. Opening up about his new role at MI, Rohit has remarked that he may be in a new role, but the goal remains the same: to…
In the 13th match of the ongoing IPL, visiting team Punjab Kings thrashed hosts Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets with 22 balls to spare on Tuesday in Lucknow. With the defeat, LSG became the third team after Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings to cop a loss at home ground. Speaking after the defeat, LSG mentor Zaheer Khan said that pitch didn’t work out in favour of the home team. "What was a…
