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Sunil Narine is set to return to action for Kolkata Knight Riders’ upcoming match against Mumbai Indians on Monday at the Wankhede Stadium. Narine had missed the KKR’s previous game against Rajasthan Royals due to not being well, but he has now recovered and is fit to play. His return will be a significant boost for KKR as they look to strengthen their squad and make an impact against Mumbai Indians. Narine…
Delhi Capitals continued their strong form in the ongoing Indian Premier League with a stunning seven-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday in Visakhapatnam. The win marked Capitals’ second successive victory in the tournament, further establishing them as one of the favorites for the title. The standout performance of the match came from Australian pacer Mitchell Starc , who delivered a sensational bowling…
The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has already had hail-biting encounters, and the upcoming match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad , set to be played on Sunday in Visakhapatnam, will be another exciting showdown. Delhi Capitals head into this match with their spirits high, having secured a hard-fought victory in their previous outing against LSG. In their chase of 209, DC resuscitated themselves from 66 for 5 to go…
Mumbai Indians have suffered their second consecutive defeat of the ongoing IPL 2025 after being crushed by Gujarat Titans on Saturday in Ahmedabad. With a resounding 36-run victory, Gujarat mark their first win of the ongoing IPL season. Titans put up a dominant performance, setting a target of 197, which their bowlers successfully defended, restricting Mumbai Indians to just 160/6 in 20 overs. GT’s bowler Prasidh…
Much of India’s success over the past few years can be attributed to the leadership of Rohit Sharma . Under his captaincy, India clinched two back-to-back ICC titles, cementing their place as one of the most formidable teams. Their astonishing consistency in the last three ICC limited-overs tournaments has seen them lose only one out of 24 matches — a defeat at the hands of Australia at the…
England will host India for a five-match Test series this summer and veteran England batter Joe Root has declared that Test series against India won’t be a cakewalk for them given India’s fighting record against England. Calling for consistency, Root underlined that India have done greatly well against England in England. “We are good in our own conditions but with India coming over for a…
On Saturday, New Zealand secured a commanding victory over Pakistan in the first ODI of their three-match series, taking a 1-0 lead. Mark Chapman’s massive innings and a record-breaking debut for Muhammad Abbas , launched New Zealand to a 73-run victory. Meanwhile, despite a valiant effort from Pakistan’s Babar Azam and Salman Agha , who scored 78 and 58…
Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians are preparing to face off in the ninth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Saturday in Ahmedabad. Both sides will be eager to bounce back after disappointing defeats in their respective previous encounters. With both teams looking to make amends, this encounter will hold a significant importance. Mumbai Indians, after a challenging start to their campaign, will be looking to get back on track.…
Chennai Super Kings ’ skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was candid in his assessment of his team's performance after their shocking 50-run loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru , which ended an impressive eight-match winning streak against the latter. CSK, who have been dominant at their home ground, Chepauk, were left frustrated after an uncharacteristic performance in the field led to their downfall. "To be honest, I still feel…
Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming has expressed that the team has struggled to read the pitch in recent times. His comments follow CSK’s 50-run loss to RCB. This defeat, which came at the Chepauk – CSK’s home ground, traditionally a fortress for the team – highlighted some ongoing issues that the team have yet to address. "Well, as we've been telling you for a number of years, there was no…
In an impressive display of dominance, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a thrilling 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League clash on Friday at Chepauk, marking the end of a 17-year drought. Their remarkable performance was highlighted by a blistering bowling attack and solid batting effort, as RCB kept CSK under pressure throughout the match. Earlier, after being asked to bat, Heat posted a total of 196/7 in 20…
Chennai Super Kings's skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on Friday elected to bowl in a high-stakes encounter against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk. The match, which is being played at Chepauk, is set to produce intense moments. Both sides are riding high on the momentum of their recent victories and are ready to lock horns in a crucial battle that could have significant implications for their campaigns in the mega Indian Premier League. Both sides have…
