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All eyes will be on Shreyas Iyer as he returns to Eden Gardens after a year, but this time as captain of the Punjab Kings (PBKS), aiming to hand Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) their sixth defeat of the season when the two sides meet in the reverse fixture on Saturday, April 26. In their earlier encounter, Punjab Kings defended a modest total in Mullanpur, delivering what remains KKR’s toughest loss of the season. That defeat has somewhat derailed KKR’s campaign, and with the playoff race heating up, they can no longer afford slip-ups. The batting unit, in particular, must step…

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming candidly admitted that the team’s struggles in the ongoing IPL 2025 season stem largely from not getting their strategy right at last year’s mega auction. His comments came after CSK slumped to their seventh defeat of the season, losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on April 25. Addressing the media at the post-match press conference, Fleming reflected on CSK’s slide this year. “Things have unraveled quickly this season,” he said. “We’ve been closely examining our style of play and trying to adapt to how the game is evolving.…

It’s been a challenging IPL 2025 campaign for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The five-time champions find themselves at the bottom of the table, having managed just two wins in eight games. With only four points and a net run rate of -1.392, they currently occupy the 10th spot. Their upcoming fixture against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) is now a do-or-die scenario—essentially a virtual knockout. Remarkably, CSK has never finished last in any IPL season. Their lowest standings came in 2020 and 2022 when they finished seventh and ninth, respectively. Now, with six games remaining, they must win all to reach the…

In a battle between two struggling sides, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to host Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, April 25. Surprisingly, both teams—last year’s runners-up SRH and the usually competitive CSK—find themselves at the wrong end of the points table this season. With just two wins from eight matches, CSK are languishing near the bottom. SRH, meanwhile, haven’t fared much better and are yet to register an away win this season. Despite the setbacks, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming remains hopeful. He believes the team can turn things around by winning…

Star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli shared insights into the team’s strategy that led to their first home win of the IPL 2025 season at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, as they defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday, April 24. After enduring three consecutive home losses—each while batting first—RCB finally turned the tide. Winning the toss proved crucial, and the batting unit capitalised on the opportunity. They posted the venue’s first 200-plus total of the season, finishing with a strong score that gave them a defendable edge. Kohli led the charge with a composed 70 off 52 deliveries, supported…

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) gear up for their fourth home game of IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals (RR), captain Rajat Patidar has shed light on the difficulties of batting at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium this season. Contrary to its reputation as a high-scoring venue, Patidar pointed out that the pitches have been two-paced, with variable bounce posing a real challenge for batters. Wickets have been two paced: Patidar “It’s true, shot selection matters a lot,” Rajat Patidar as quoted by ESPNcricinfo. “The wickets have been two-paced and the bounce unpredictable. Bowlers are getting a lot of assistance—whether it’s the…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be eager to register their first home win of the IPL 2025 season when they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, April 24. RCB’s form at home has been disappointing, having lost all three of their matches at the venue so far. While they’ve shown glimpses of brilliance away from home, they’ve struggled to deliver in front of their home crowd. This clash against a shaky RR side could be their best chance yet to snap the losing streak. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, are dealing with their…

Just days after being outplayed at the Wankhede Stadium, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be eyeing redemption as they host the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the reverse fixture at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad. Back on home turf, SRH will hope to capitalise on familiar conditions to get their campaign back on track. Ironically, their greatest strength—batting—has often let them down this season. Their bowling attack, too, has lacked consistency. With several areas needing improvement, SRH face a tough challenge against a resurgent MI side that appears to have found its winning rhythm. Under Hardik Pandya’s leadership, MI have notched…

Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mukesh Kumar dismantled the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batting lineup with a four-wicket haul, as the home side collapsed from 98/1 to 159/6. LSG were cruising towards a big total while Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh were at the crease. Dushmantha Chameera provided the first breakthrough by dismissing a well-set Aiden Markram. Nicholas Pooran followed soon after in the 12th over. However, the 14th over truly derailed the innings. Mukesh Kumar first dismissed Abdul Samad and then knocked over Mitchell Marsh. In the final over, after being hit for a few boundaries, he bowled Ayush Badoni…

West Indies women’s team captain Hayley Matthews has climbed back into the top five of the ICC Women’s ODI Batting Rankings, thanks to a stellar performance during the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier in Lahore. Opening the innings, Matthews showed her class by smashing a total of 240 runs. Her standout performances included an unbeaten 114 against Scotland and a blistering 70 off just 29 balls in a dominant six-wicket win over Thailand. Her remarkable run with the bat has seen her rise two places to fifth in the ODI batting rankings, just shy of her career-best fourth…