Faf du Plessis likened it to a David-versus-Goliath battle. And for once, Goliath prevailed. Mumbai Indians were simply too resourceful, too skillful, and too powerful for Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede on Wednesday (May 21) night. The home team showcased their superiority in all departments – batting, bowling, and planning. They displayed an exceptional sense…
Injuries to key personnel created to “lot of gaps” that played a part in LSG’s underwhelming IPL 2025. That was the captain Rishabh Pant‘s assessment soon after his team was officially knocked out of the playoffs race by Sunrisers Hyderabad in Lucknow on Monday. Put in to bat, LSG made 205 on the back of half-centuries from openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden…
A look at the Orange Cap and Purple Cap race after Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Monday’s IPL 2025 encounter. Purple Cap table Chennai Super Kings (CSK) spinner Noor Ahmad has a chance to grab the Purple Cap on Tuesday when his team takes on Rajasthan Royals (RR). With 20 wickets in 12 outings so far,…
The Indian Premier League 2025 will resume this week on Saturday (May 17) with a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, the BCCI confirmed on Monday (May 12). A total of 17 matches will be held across six venues with the final scheduled to be played on June 3. The venues for…
Legendary India batter Virat Kohli has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect. The former India captain finishes with 9230 runs in 123 Tests at an average of 46.85, which includes 30 centuries. Kohli also bows out as India’s most successful Test captain and a passionate flagbearer for the longest format during an…
Amid escalating border tensions between India and Pakistan, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the postponement of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). PCB’s decision came just hours after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) for a week, and also a few hours after the Pakistan board disclosed plans to…
Since the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the suspension of the IPL, the rumour mills have gone into overdrive speculating about a possible window to complete the remaining matches of season 18. August, when India are to tour Bangladesh, and September, when the uncertain Asia Cup is scheduled, are being identified…
This contest had all the makings of a spin combat. The home side, KKR, was the best spin attack of the competition, topping the wicket charts alongside being the most economical. Every time their spin attack picked up more wickets than their opposition, they went on to win the game. At the opposite corner, CSK were…
On Tuesday evening, there was a gathering of the who’s who of Indian cricket at the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) office. BCCI president Roger Binny, secretary Devajit Saikia, and GM Abey Kuruvilla were among those present for the inauguration of the newly dedicated Sachin Tendulkar Room and Sunil Gavaskar Room. Both…
Gujarat Titans ended Mumbai Indians’ run of six wins on the bounce at the Wankhede, winning a rain marred thriller by three wickets off the final ball. With 14 matches still left in the league phase, no one has sealed their qualification yet with seven teams remaining in contention. Here’s how Tuesday’s result affects the proceedings. Points…
