Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

May 2, 2023 will be always have a special place in the history of Asian cricket, after Nepal beat the UAE, who have participated in two 50-over World Cups, to clinch Asia Cup qualification for the first time. In the tournament proper, the venue for which has yet to be decided, Nepal will be pitted against India and Pakistan in the group stage. An accomplished 67 from Gulshan Jha, just 17, was central to Nepal’s seven-wicket win in the ACC Premier Cup, completed on the reserve day after rain had prevented a result on May 1. While the passion and…

Overview When Gujarat Titans (W6, D2) take on Delhi Capitals (W2, L6) at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday in the Indian Premier League (IPL), it will be a contest between high-flying table-toppers and basement strugglers. Earlier in the season, when these teams met in Delhi, Gujarat emerged victorious, chasing down 163 with six wickets in hand and 11 balls to spare. Mohammed Shami and Rashid Khan took three wickets each, but it was Sai Sudharsan’s unbeaten 62 that led Gujarat to victory. Gujarat’s position at the top of the table is no coincidence, as they are currently on a…

When Salam Bayash spotted a 11-year-old Tilak Varma casually smashing a few balls in Balapur, Hyderabad while playing alongside his friends, he knew right away that he had spotted a gem. However, little did he know that the prodigious talent would zip past a long queue to be considered an India prospect at the age of 20. It has taken years of hard grind, round trips of almost 100 kilometres a day, and tons of runs and wickets for the dream to come closer. Tilak has become a household name now, especially for those who follow Mumbai Indians ardently. Though…

Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley stadium in New Delhi on Saturday evening. The match was a close one, with Hyderabad eventually winning by nine runs. However, emotions ran high among the spectators, and fans were spotted fighting in one section. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the exact reason behind the brawl remained unclear. A viral video of the incident has been circulating on the Internet. Lalit Modi Salutes IPL Milestone big fight between fans in Delhi during their match against SRH. Hyderabad Fans vs Delhi Fans#IPL2O23 #SRHvsDC #DCvSRH #DCvsSRH #SRHvDC #CSKvsPBKS #CSKvPBKS #ViratKohli…

Overview Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings meet in the Indian Premier League (IPL), with the last four matches between the teams having produced six 200-plus scores. If the ground staff at the MA Chidambaram Stadium prepare a suitable pitch, this could be another high-scoring thriller. However, the last time the IPL visited Chepauk, it was a low-scoring affair, with Chennai struggling to chase down 135 runs. This year, Chennai have a chance to reclaim their home ground’s “fortress” status, and they have started reasonably well, winning two out of three matches at home. Their top order has been particularly…

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday stumbled to a seven-wicket defeat against Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens as Rahmanullah Gurbaz’s thunderous 81 went in vain. While Gurbaz lit up the Eden Gardens for KKR in the first innings, Vijay Shankar dealt the finishing blows as Gujarat Titans, the defending champions, went back to the top of the IPL 2023 standings with their sixth win in eight games. Gurbaz lights up Kolkata Gurbaz marked his return to the KKR XI with a scintillating 81-run knock off just 39 deliveries, smoking seven sixes and five fours. Gurbaz’s strength has always been…

Overview On Friday evening, Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) meet in a game where victory could see either side climb to top spot in the table, or within touching distance of it. Both teams have won four of their seven games so far. This match comes shortly after they last played each other in Lucknow, with Punjab winning a close contest by two wickets with three balls to spare. Punjab will be aiming for their third win in four games after defeating Mumbai Indians by 13 runs in their last match. Sam Curran, the stand-in captain, top-scored…

Overview The Gujarat Titans, current Indian Premier League (IPL) champions, made a stunning comeback in their most recent win away to the Lucknow Super Giants, a result that gave them a 4-2 record for the season. That victory left KL Rahul, the opposing captain, almost speechless – “I don’t know how it happened,” he said at the post-match presentation. Like the Mumbai Indians (3-3 for the season), who fought gamely before losing to Punjab Kings in a high-scoring game, Gujarat have had a short break to rest and reset. They will return to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, a…

Overview The 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) marathon is reaching its halfway point, and the Kolkata Knight Riders are in danger of losing touch with top of the table if they suffer a fourth consecutive loss against Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Sunday. Kolkata suffered a four-wicket loss to the last-placed Delhi Capitals in their last outing, adding to their defeats to Mumbai and Hyderabad, both of whom were in the bottom half of the table at the time. Another loss, and the more pessimistic fans may consider the season a write-off. Despite a strong…

Overview Punjab Kings suffered a disappointing loss to Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home ground, leaving them with a 3-3 record. Their batting performance was lacklustre, and they failed to chase down a target that was achievable. In their upcoming match against Mumbai Indians, they will hope for a better outcome. Mumbai had a rough start to the season, losing their first two matches to Bangalore and Chennai. However, they bounced back with three consecutive wins and are now very much in play-off contention. Mumbai’s recent wins have come against teams that are currently considered outsiders to win the competition.…