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Knight’s trio plots SRH downfall

KKR whacked SRH by a monstrous 80 runs with 20 balls to spare, thanks to the exploits of the troika of Venkatesh, Vaibhav, and Varun, who plotted a perfect battle plan to rout the visitors.

IPL 2025: Jos Buttler leads Gujarat Titans' thumping win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Bengaluru/IBNS: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a crushing defeat at home as Jos Buttler's aggressive knock led Gujarat Titans to a convincing eight-wicket win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Photo-finish on cards as KKR-SRH get ready for battle

Unexpected things happen when people have their backs to the wall. They will either script stories of extraordinary valour or slink away into a deeper sleepy hollow with little chance of coming back.

My immediate goal is to win IPL trophy and bring glory back to MI: Rohit Sharma

Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma, who is not amongst runs in the early phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, said his immediate aim is to win the trophy for his franchise, Mumbai Indians (MI).

Shreyas Iyer, Singh helps Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets 

Skipper Shreyas Iyer (52) and Prabhsimran Singh (69) guided Punjab Kings to an eight-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League match on Tuesday.

IPL: MI’s Ashwani torpedo destroys KKR

Inspired captaincy from Hardik Pandya and record-making effort from debutant Ashwani Kumar ensured Mumbai Indians (MI) humiliate Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 8 wickets with 43 balls to spare at Wankhede on Monday.

IPL: Pandit downplays pitch issue, but expects some favour

Nitish Rana hits 81, Hasaranga picks up four wickets to help RR beat CSK in IPL thriller

Nitish Rana smashed 81 runs, and Wanindu Hasaranga, put up a strong bowling spell that helped Rajasthan Royals beat Chennai Super Kings by six runs in a thrilling Indian Premier League clash on Sunday.

IPL: KKR determined to keep streak going, MI desperate to win

There has always been an air of invincibility about Mumbai Indians whenever they play in Wankhade during IPL. Having played and lost the first two away games against CSK and GT they would be desperate to win and not slip further.

IPL: Faf du Plessis hits 50 to help Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets

Faf du Plessis smashed 50 runs, and Mitchell Starc picked up five wickets, which helped Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by seven wickets in their Indian Premier League clash on Sunday.

Pitch battle rages at Eden

The Eden Gardens pitch controversy is just not going away. Two tweets have further added fuel to fire even as Eden Curator Sujan Mukherjee has made a U-turn on his previous comments.

Netizens slam MS Dhoni for batting at number 9 for CSK against RCB in IPL 2025

India's cricket icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni came out to bat at number 9 for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) when it was too late for a turnaround in favour of the yellow brigade in a high-voltage match in the 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2025: RCB triumph over CSK by 50 runs in maiden win at Chepauk since 2008

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) scripted a historic 50-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 8 of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Lucknow Super Giants clinch commanding victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025

Lucknow Super Giants registered their first win of the season, chasing down 191 against Sunrisers Hyderabad with a commanding five-wicket victory.

Quinton de Kock, bowlers steer KKR to maiden win in IPL 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) produced a complete performance to open their account in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the ACA Stadium in Guwahati.

World Cup-winning skipper Messi and his Argentina to play exhibition match in Kerala in October

Indian football fans will get an opportunity to see Lionel Messi's magical moves this year when the World Cup winner and his Argentinian team will visit Kerala to plan an international exhibition match.

Shreyas Iyer leads Punjab Kings to maiden win in IPL 2025

Punjab Kings started their IPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in Match 5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

KL Rahul, Athiya welcome baby girl

Indian cricketer KL Rahul and his wife Athiya Shetty announced on Monday that they had been blessed with a baby girl.

Ashutosh Sharma scripts DC's dramatic 1-wicket win over LSG in IPL thriller

Visakhapatnam/IBNS: Ashutosh Sharma's unbeaten 66 from 31 balls scripted a memorable victory for struggling Delhi Capitals in their inaugural match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants in Visakhapatnam on Monday. 

Ex-Bangladeshi captain Tamim Iqbal suffers heart attack, admitted to hospital

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Tamim Iqbal was hospitalised on Monday after he suffered a heart attack.

Who is Vignesh Puthur, the young chinaman whom MS Dhoni praised after CSK-MI clash in IPL 2025?

Chennai/IBNS: The occasional brakes in Chennai Super Kings' run-chase in the 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL) were provided by debutant Vignesh Puthur, who caught the limelight in Mumbai Indians' lineup where Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya were missing on Sunday.

Rachin Ravindra, Noor shine as CSK beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets in IPL clash

New Zealand youngster Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 65 and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's 53 helped Chennai Super Kings begin their Indian Premier League campaign with a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians on Sunday night.

Ishan Kishan's stylish 106 helps Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs

Ishan Kishan's stylish unbeaten knock of 106 runs and all-round performance by bowlers helped Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

RCB's Salt caramel causes KKR's Virat dent

What was supposed to be the beginning of KKR's stylish title defence, 'Loot Poot Gya' thanks to Salt-Kohli show that left the knights reeling on the ropes.

Stars, music, magic mark surreal opening of IPL 18

Those who peep into the sky know of the lunar standoff that happens every 18 years. It may not have been a galactic event, but Eden Gardens bursting at the seams came to a standstill tonight as the reigning King of a nation's heart Shah Rukh Khan himself took to centrestage to host the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of IPL. 

PCB denies financial loss, claims Champions Trophy 2025 was profitable

Islamabad: While reports have indicated that Pakistan incurred financial losses as the host of the ICC Champions Trophy, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has strongly refuted these claims.

Team playing good cricket under pressure will excel: Sourav Ganguly as IPL 2025 begins

Kolkata/IBNS: Former Indian cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on Saturday said the team that would play good cricket under pressure will excel in the 18th edition of Indian Premier League (IPL).

IPL 2025 opener stares at a complete washout. Here's why

Kolkata/IBNS: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is staring at a complete washout as rains and thunderstorms have been predicted in Kolkata over the weekend, media reports said.

BCCI announces cash prize for India's victorious ICC Champions Trophy 2025 contingent

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a cash reward of Rs. 58 crore for Team India following their triumph at the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.

India outplay Maldives 3-0 in FIFA International Friendly

Shillong/IBNS: India displayed appreciable dominance at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Wednesday defeating Maldives 3-0 in the FIFA International Friendly. The Blue Tigers led 1-0 at half time.