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The 18th edition of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) had a record-breaking opening weekend, drawing an unprecedented number of viewers across JioHotstar and the Star Sports Network. With a combined watch time of 4,956 crore minutes, JioStar Network has raised the bar for cricket broadcasting, offering fans an unmatched experience across television and digital platforms. On JioHotstar, digital viewership for the first three matches surged by 40% compared to last season, driven by a remarkable 54% rise in connected TV (CTV) consumption. The platform registered 137 crore views, a peak concurrency of 3.4 crore, and an astonishing 2,186…

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to battle it out in the Southern Derby at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) in Chennai, which has a capacity of 38000 spectators, on March 28. Pitch Report Since the beginning of the IPL, Chepauk has been CSK’s fortress. The pitch here is spin-friendly, and we can expect the team winning the toss to bowl first. Jadeja, Noor, and Ashwin will make life difficult for RCB batters, just as they did in the first match against MI. However, RCB also has Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma, who can take full…

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) later today at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, commonly known as Chepauk. CSK has dominated RCB at this venue, leading 8-1 in head-to-head encounters across nine IPL games. Interestingly, RCB’s only win at Chepauk came way back in the inaugural season of 2008, when they defeated CSK by 14 runs. That match featured two modern-day legends, Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni, both of whom will be in action today as well. However, what makes the 2008 fixture even more fascinating is that three players from CSK’s lineup that day…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) may have unearthed a hidden gem in Aniket Verma, who delivered a standout performance in their second match of IPL 2025 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). While established stars struggled to find rhythm, the 23-year-old debutant made an instant impact. Verma smashed 36 runs off just 13 balls, including an incredible six sixes, giving SRH a much-needed boost. While Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan failed to get going, Verma’s explosive innings was one of the biggest talking points of the match. But his journey to the IPL was far from easy. Born in Jhansi, Aniket Verma faced…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match number eight of IPL 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today, March 28. With both teams aiming for a crucial win, individual battles will play a significant role in shaping the outcome of this contest. Here are three key matchups to watch: Phil Salt vs Sam Curran Phil Salt, who was in sublime touch in RCB’s first match against KKR, will aim to provide another explosive start. However, his record against Sam Curran, who will take the new ball, is not very encouraging. Salt has…

As the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chepauk, all eyes will be on three key players who could play a decisive role in shaping the outcome of this highly anticipated clash. Virat Kohli – The Backbone of RCB’s Batting Lineup Virat Kohli remains the linchpin of RCB’s batting order. He began IPL 2025 with a match-winning 59 off 38 balls*, guiding his team to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His partnership with Phil Salt provided a strong foundation, underlining his form and leadership. Given his experience at Chepauk, Kohli’s…

After Shardul Thakur’s heroics with the ball, it was Nicholas Pooran who led the charge with the bat, guiding the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a dominant victory. LSG started strong in the second innings, with Mitchell Marsh scoring a quickfire 52 off 31 balls. But it was the explosive left-hander, Pooran, who truly stole the show. His blistering 70 off just 26 balls made the chase a mere formality for LSG. Silencing the doubters, Pooran smashed six sixes and six fours, entertaining the crowd with yet another electrifying knock. In LSG’s season opener against the Delhi Capitals (DC), he…

From going unsold to now holding the Purple Cap—yes, welcome to the IPL, a league that never fails to amaze. The past few days have been eventful for Shardul Thakur. Everyone was surprised when he went unsold in the auction, but LSG later picked him as a replacement for the injured Mohsin Khan. Shardul took two wickets in his first match against Delhi Capitals, and today, he dismissed Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan—who had scored a hundred in the last match—on consecutive deliveries. He finished with impressive figures of 4/34 from his four-over quota and also reached the milestone of…

Nicholas Pooran (70, 26 balls) and Shardul Thakur (4/34) starred for Lucknow Super Giants as they usurped Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in their Indian Premier League match in Hyderabad on Thursday. LSG chased down the target of 191 in the 17th over to register their first win of the 2025 IPL season. Pooran, who came in at the fall of Aiden Markram’s wicket, explored every nook and corner of the ground to ensure LSG were always ahead of the required run-rate. In the third over itself, Pooran gave an exhibition of his stroke-play by pulling and hoicking Simarjeet Singh…

No one would have thought that a player who went unsold in the mega auction of IPL 2025 would make such a strong impact in just two games. But Shardul Thakur, the former Chennai Super Kings pacer, has done exactly that. With Mohsin Khan ruled out due to injury, the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) brought in Thakur as a replacement—and the move has paid off brilliantly. Thakur made an immediate impact in his first game of the season against the Delhi Capitals (DC), picking up two wickets in just two overs in the second innings. He delivered a strong powerplay…