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Lucknow: Sameer Rizvi struck a brilliant unbeaten half-century as an all-round Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets in their Indian Premier League match here on Wednesday.Coming on to bat at the team score of 21 for 2 in the fourth over, Rizvi hit 70 not out off 47 balls, studded with five fours and four sixes, to take DC past the target of 142 with 17 balls to spare.DC eventually reached to 145 for 4 in 17.1 overs.Tristan Stubbs chipped in with 39 not out off 32 balls.Earlier ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has downplayed concerns over Cameron Green not bowling so far in IPL 2026, saying it's just an unfortunate situation. The Australian all-rounder, bought for Rs 25.2 crore, is currently unable to bowl due to a lower back injury, though he is expected to resume soon.Nayar made it clear that KKR's investment in Green goes beyond immediate results, with the franchise viewing him as a long-term option and a potential successor to Andre Russel ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Abhishek Nayar has thrown his weight firmly behind mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy, insisting it is "inevitable" that the out-of-form mystery spinner will rediscover his touch despite a string of underwhelming outings. Chakravarthy's recent struggles have become a talking point, but Nayar maintained that the wrist spinner remains mentally strong and capable of overcoming yet another challenging phase in his career. "Over the years, he's ...Read More >
Kolkata, Apr 1 (PTI) Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori has played down Kolkata Knight Riders' poor start with the ball, saying experienced spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy remain a major threat and the "battle" against them will be crucial in their IPL match here on Thursday. Chakravarthy has lost his rhythm since he was taken to cleaners by South Africa in the T20 World Cup in February as he looked ordinary in a wicketless spell against Mumbai Indians. Narine too has n ...Read More >
Guided by Kolkata Knight Riders mentor Dwayne Bravo, Zimbabwean pacer Blessing Muzarabani believes that his Indian Premier League exposure will make him a better bowler. The 6'8'' tall speedster acknowledged Bravo's help. "He has already told me a lot of things. Ever since I started playing, he has already given me a lot of information about my bowling. He told me the kind of skills I need, especially in T20 - how to practice and how to watch T20 cricket. I believe that at the end of the season ...Read More >
Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra expressed concerns over Shubman Gill's captaincy following Gujarat Titans' defeat to Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League clash at Mullanpur on March 31. Speaking on his YouTube channel, Chopra criticised the team management and Gill's tactical decisions during the run chase, particularly questioning the delayed introduction of pacer Prasidh Krishna. Krishna, who won the Purple Cap in the last edition of the IPL, was brought into the attack only in th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Arjun Tendulkar, son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, has opened up about his personal life, surprising many with how different it is from what people expect. Now part of Lucknow Super Giants for IPL 2026 after moving from Mumbai Indians, he is preparing for a fresh start while dealing with constant attention and expectations.In a candid podcast with Shubhankar Mishra, Arjun shared that his life off the field is simple and not centred around cricket circles. When asked how he stays ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate for their spinners to rediscover the bite against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match involving two batting-heavy sides here on Thursday.This fixture also marks the start of a crucial home stretch for the three-time champions, who will play three matches in seven days and another on April 19 before the Kolkata leg pauses for nearly a month due to the upcoming assembly polls.With four away games to follow and their next home fixture scheduled only ...Read More >
New Zealand all-rounder Amelia Kerr has climbed to No.1 in the ICC Women's T20I all-rounder rankings for the first time in her career. She achieved the milestone with a career-best rating of 508, dethroning West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who had held the top spot since October 2023. Kerr was outstanding in the recent series against Zimbabwe, starring with both bat and ball. She became only the fourth women's cricketer after Chamari Athapaththu, Meg Lanning and Matthews to score multiple T ...Read More >
Kolkata: Kolkata Knight Riders will be desperate for their spinners to rediscover the bite against Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match involving two batting-heavy sides here on Thursday. This fixture also marks the start of a crucial home stretch for the three-time champions, who will play three matches in seven days and another on April 19 before the Kolkata leg pauses for nearly a month due to the upcoming assembly polls. With four away games to follow and their next home fixture scheduled o ...Read More >
Former Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh faced backlash over his commentary during the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL), leading to a heated exchange with cricket fans on social media platform X. The controversy began when a cricket meme account criticised Harbhajan, along with Virender Sehwag and Navjot Singh Sidhu, for their on-air analysis, or the lack of it, during the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad. The account compared the Indian commenta ...Read More >
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DC vs LSG, IPL 2026: Ekana Stadium's pitch used to be a slow one before getting changed. X/LucknowIPL Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to become the last two teams to open their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign as they lock horns in the fifth game of the season. The other eight teams have already begun their campaign on the first four days of the tournament and now comes the turn of Rishabh Pant-led LSG and Axar Patel-led DC. LSG and DC both started the seaso ...Read More >
Gujarat Titans' assistant coach Parthiv Patel explains how challenging pitch conditions and strategic bowling from Punjab Kings led to their defeat in the IPL opener. IMAGE: Parthiv Patel highlighted the significant impact of pitch conditions on T20 match outcomes. Photograph: Gujarat Titans/X Key Points Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel cited the challenging pitch conditions as a major factor in their IPL loss to Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings' bowlers, particularly Yuzvendra Chahal and ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Apart from the soaring sixes, stumps being sent cartwheeling, crushing yorkers rattling the timber, creamy drives and breathtaking catches by fielders, the Indian Premier League has also witnessed several on-field altercations.If we talk about on-field feuds - Harbhajan Singh slapping S Sreesanth in what came to be known as 'Slapgate', Kieron Pollard throwing his bat at Mitchell Starc, Ravichandran Ashwin 'Mankading' Jos Buttler, and Gautam Gambhir's heated spat with Virat Kohli - the ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Chennai Super Kings have before been in the kind of situations they found themselves in against Rajasthan Royals on Monday. But usually, on those occasions they had experience in the batting order to bail them out -- be it a MS Dhoni, a Suresh Raina or a Faf du Plessis in their element.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!However, trading experience for fresh faces in a new-look batting order while in a rebuilding phase, meant that the five-time champions coul ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: It has been more than two years since Australia lifted the coveted ICC ODI World Cup in 2023, handing hosts India a heartbreaking defeat. The loss shattered billions of dreams, leaving fans disappointed, but for Australian players, the memories of lifting the trophy remain fresh.Australia spinner Adam Zampa, currently in Pakistan for the Pakistan Super League, was recently asked about his favourite cricketing memory.Zampa, who has featured in 116 ODIs and 115 T20Is so far, didn't hesi ...Read More >
LUCKNOW: As Lucknow Super Giants gear up to face Delhi Capitals here Wednesday, the narrative writes itself. The stage is set, the lights are brighter than ever, and all eyes will turn to one man -- Rishabh Pant. Leader, matchwinner and a player who thrives under pressure, Pant stands at the heart of this high-voltage clash.The LSG skipper will face his previous team, while eyeing a victory in the opener on their home turf. In the head-to-heads, DC leads 4-3 since their first clash in 2022.Under ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Smashing bowlers, tonking pacers and spinners for big sixes, and dismantling their economy rates seems routine for young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. A year after becoming the youngest to score an IPL century, Sooryavanshi once again grabbed the spotlight. In Rajasthan Royals' opening IPL 2026 match, the 15-year-old took on the likes of Matt Henry and Noor Ahmad in a stunning display.The teenager smashed a 15-ball half-century to set up Rajasthan Royals' emphatic win over C ...Read More >
Sourav Ganguly backs BCCI plan to stage Australia Tests at newer venues like Guwahati and Ranchi. India batting legend Sourav Ganguly has welcomed BCCI's recent decision to allot Test matches to emerging venues including Guwahati and Ranchi. While Ganguly says he would be happy with Eden Gardens playing host to Test matches but adds that it's important to take the longest format to other non-traditional venues as well. BCCI recently announced India's 2026-27 home season schedule, with high-pro ...Read More >
Kolkata, March 31: Former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly would love to host as many Tests as possible at the Eden Gardens but he is also "happy" to see the traditional format reach other venues like Guwahati and Ranchi. Unveiling Team India's home season for 2026-27, the BCCI last week left out traditional venues like Kolkata and Mumbai from the marquee Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia, scheduling matches in Nagpur, Chennai, Guwahati, Ranchi and ...Read More >
The batsman turned 15 last week, making him eligible to represent India under International Cricket Council rules, having already starred for his country at youth level. There were growing calls on Tuesday for teenager Vaibhav Suryavanshi to be fast-tracked into India's senior national team after slamming a 17-ball 52 to launch his IPL season. The batsman turned 15 last week, making him eligible to represent India under International Cricket Council rules, having already starred for his countr ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], March 31 (ANI): A composed 72* from Cooper Connolly helped Punjab Kings (PBKS) survive a scary spell from pacer Prasidh Krishna and secure a three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at Mullanpur on Tuesday. GT put up 162/6 on the board after being put to bat first, as skipper Shubman Gill (39 in 27 balls, with six fours) and Jos Buttler (38 in 33 balls, with three fours and two sixes) top-scored for GT. In chase of 163, ...Read More >
New Chandigarh: In a tournament where every team had built up anticipation of going past the 200-run mark, Punjab Kings restricted Gujarat Titans to a surprisingly modest total. However, chasing with a mild drizzle, the home team wobbled and raised the prospect of squandering the chance to win their opening game in IPL 2026. Their skipper Shreyas Iyer took a blow to his right hand unable to move out of the way after his batting partner struck with power, but Cooper Connolly, the young Aussie, p ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH, India(AP) -- Cooper Connolly marked his Indian Premier League debut with an unbeaten half-century in Punjab Kings' three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Batting at No. 3, the 22-year-old Australian smashed 72 not out off 44 balls with five sixes and five fours as last year's finalist survived a middle-order collapse to reach 165-7 with five balls to spare. Fast bowler Vijayakumar Vyshak (3-34) and experienced spinner Yuzvendra Chahal (2-28) had earlier bowled well in the ...Read More >
New Chandigarh (IANS): Debutant Cooper Connolly smashed an unbeaten maiden half-century to guide Punjab Kings to a thrilling three-wicket win over Gujarat Titans on Tuesday. Punjab chased down 163 in 19.1 overs at the PCA's New International Cricket Stadium, overcoming a late-inning surge from the Titans' bowlers. Punjab faced an early hitch when Kagiso Rabada dismissed impact player Priyansh Arya (7) in the second over. However, opener Prabhsimran Singh ignited the chase by hitting Rabada for ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], March 31 (ANI): A composed 72* from Cooper Connolly helped Punjab Kings (PBKS) survive a scary spell from pacer Prasidh Krishna and secure a three-wicket win against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at Mullanpur on Tuesday. GT put up 162/6 on the board after being put to bat first, as skipper Shubman Gill (39 in 27 balls, with six fours) and Jos Buttler (38 in 33 balls, with three fours and two sixes) top-scored for GT. In chase of 163, ...Read More >
The 26-year-old right-handed batter scored 650 runs for Gujarat Titans in 15 matches of IPL 2025 but didn't feature for his national team in the T20 World Cup 2026. Gujarat Titans are playing their first match of IPL 2026 on Tuesday (March 31) against Punjab Kings, and ahead of the start of that fixture in New Chandigarh, former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a bold prediction about one of their star batters. In a video posted by Ashwin on X ahead of the start of the GT-PBKS match, ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi lived up to the hype with a 17-ball 52 as Rajasthan Royals thrashed Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets in their opening IPL match on Monday. Fifteen-year-old Suryavanshi smacked four fours and five sixes in his batting blitz as Rajasthan chased down a victory target of 128 with 7.5 overs to spare in Guwahati. Suryavanshi was the talk of world cricket after making history in last year's Indian Premier League aged just 14 in a dazzling debut seaso ...Read More >
Mullanpur (Punjab) [India], March 31 (ANI): Bowling spells from Vijaykumar Vyshak and Yuzi Chahal helped Punjab Kings stop Gujarat Titans from putting up big partnerships, restricting them to 162/6 in 20 overs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) opener at Mullanpur on Tuesday. Skipper Shubman Gill (39 in 27 balls, with six fours) and Jos Buttler (38 in 30 balls, with three fours and two sixes) were the top two scores as Vyshak (3/34) and Chahal (2/28) and Marco Jansen (1/20) made sure that run ...Read More >
New Chandigarh, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) South African all-rounder Marco Jansen underlined his commitment to contributing to the team's success, saying his primary aim is always to give his best and help put the side in a winning position, as Punjab Kings (PBKS) start their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Gujarat Titans (GT) at the PCA New International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. "For me personally, it's just about always wanna come here and give my best and put the t ...Read More >
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