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FC Goa will host Bengaluru FC at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda in the second leg of their Indian Super League (ISL) 2024-25 semi-final fixture on April 6, at 7:30 pm IST. The Blues clinched a comfortable 2-0 victory in the previous game and the Gaurs will have to overcome that deficit to find a place in the finals. Bengaluru FC have won their last two playoffs games without conceding though, posing a significant challenge to the Manolo Marquez-coached side. Yet, the visitors have suffered defeats in their last two visits to Goa, including a goalless outing in their…

One of the most anticipated fixtures in every IPL season is all set to light up the Wankhede Stadium tomorrow as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Over the years, the clash has drawn attention not only for the on-field rivalry but also for the face-off between two Indian cricket icons – Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. Ahead of the much-awaited match, RCB shared a heartwarming video on their social media channels that quickly went viral. In the clip, Virat Kohli opened up about his long-standing relationship with Rohit Sharma. “I think it’s a very natural thing…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered their first loss in the ongoing IPL 2025 after winning their first two matches. Rajasthan Royals (RR) defeated them by 50 runs in Mullanpur. Chasing 206, PBKS could only manage 155/9 in their 20 overs. Apart from Nehal Wadhera, none of the PBKS batters made a big impact. Among those who struggled was PBKS’s 22-year-old all-rounder, Suryansh Shedge. Born in Mumbai, Shedge scored just two runs off four balls before getting dismissed by Sandeep Sharma. Who is Suryansh Shedge? Suryansh Shedge is slowly making a name for himself in Indian domestic cricket. He was part of…

Rajasthan Royals (RR) handed Punjab Kings (PBKS) their first loss of this ongoing IPL 2025 as RR registered a 50-run win in Mullanpur. RR’s Jofra Archer was named the Player of the Match for his three-wicket haul of 25 runs in four overs. However, their bowlers were superb in defending the 206-run target. But, in the first innings, while setting that target, Yashasvi Jaiswal led the batting unit of RR with a 67-run knock. His knock set the platform of the upcoming batters. However, it turned out to be his second-best knock against PBKS in the IPL. Here are the…

Vinicius Junior had a first-half penalty saved and Hugo Duro scored a shock 95th-minute winner as Real Madrid’s hopes of winning La Liga were dealt a potentially fatal blow with a 2-1 loss to Valencia at the Santiago Bernabeu. If Barcelona beat Real Betis in the late game on Saturday, the Catalans will have a six-point lead with just eight games remaining. Vinicius’s penalty, after Kylian Mbappe had been fouled, was easily saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili, the giant Georgian goalkeeper who will leave for Liverpool at the end of the season. To add insult to injury, Valencia then scored with…

Jofra Archer is currently in action for Rajasthan Royals (RR) against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in today’s IPL 2025 match in Chandigarh. He showed his raw pace in the game, knocking over Priyansh Arya and PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer in his first over. However, before he even took the field with the new ball, a picture of Archer went viral on social media — showing him asleep while his team, RR, was batting. This season has been a mixed one for Archer so far. In his first two games, he gave away 109 runs without taking a single wicket. His spell…

Delhi Capitals (DC) beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a margin of 25 runs in the 17th match of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on April 5. Here are the top three highlights from today’s match in IPL 2025 Vijay Shankar’s Slow Innings Though Vijay Shankar scored 69* off 54 balls, his innings lacked intent. He played a rather slow knock that included five fours and a single six, ending with a strike rate of 127.78. With CSK chasing over 9 runs per over, the innings never gathered momentum, and Shankar’s lack of acceleration proved to…

In a vibrant celebration of culture and fitness, the Sports and Youth Services Department of Odisha organised a unique “Aitihya Ganadouda” (Heritage Marathon) on April 5, 2025, as part of the ongoing ‘Odia Pakhya’ festivities. The marathon route stretched from the historic Khandagiri Caves to Kalinga Studio Square in Bhubaneswar, drawing a lively crowd that included youth, cultural enthusiasts, and several notable personalities. Odisha’s Minister for Higher Education, Sports & Youth Services and Odia Language, Literature & Culture, Suryabanshi Suraj, flagged off the event alongside former track and field athlete Anuradha Biswal and acclaimed cyclist Minati Mohapatra. The occasion was…

KL Rahul has been one of the consistent performers with the bat in the IPL over the years. However, he showcased his class once again, smashing 77 (51) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chepauk. In today’s clash, courtesy of his knock, DC put up a total of 183/6. It turned out to be one of the top knocks against CSK in this competition. Here are the top three knocks from KL Rahul vs CSK in IPL 98* (42) – Dubai, 7 October 2021 Rahul’s remained unbeaten at 98 off just 42 balls at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, was…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have begun the ongoing IPL 2025 with two wins out of two games. Now, to make it three out of three, they will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Mullanpur. For RR, with just two wins in three games, this match will be crucial for them as a win in this game will keep them in the playoff race. Pitch Report Considering the previous scores in Mullanpur, a score of around 180-190 is expected from the team batting first. Head to Head These two teams have faced each other in 28 games so far in…