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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be desperate to get back to winning ways as they face the high-flying Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday, April 12. The two teams have had contrasting journeys so far this season. SRH find themselves languishing at the bottom of the table with just one win, while PBKS have built solid momentum with three victories, keeping them in the upper half of the standings. Pitch Report The Uppal pitch is known to favour batters, although the last match between SRH and Gujarat Titans was an exception. That game was more of…

Two in-form sides, Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans, are gearing up for a high-octane afternoon clash at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday, April 12. Despite missing a few key players, LSG have had a strong start to their campaign. They come into this fixture on the back of two impressive wins over Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders—both games featuring totals in excess of 200. Now back at home, they’ll be eyeing a third consecutive win. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans have looked sharp themselves. Their top order is firing consistently, and the decision…

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain MS Dhoni emphasised the need for building partnerships to prevent batting collapses after his team’s crushing defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. In what was Dhoni’s return as captain after two years, the night turned into a nightmare for the home side. Batting first, CSK lost both openers early. A sluggish third-wicket stand followed, but the middle and lower order crumbled rapidly, leaving them with a paltry total of just 103. KKR, in contrast, chased the target with ease, wrapping up the game in under 11 overs. It…

In today’s clash at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has faced Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 25th match of IPL 2025. As speculated the pitch favoured the bowlers specially the spinners which helped KKR to destroy the batting unit of CSK where they scored 103/9 which is the lowest score on their home ground. The performance of CSK batters in the season is concerning, fans and critics have raised questions on sending Mahindra Singh Dhoni at nine who is known for finishing matches at number seven. Five times champion team, CSK is currently on ninth position on…

Newly appointed England white-ball captain Harry Brook has no regrets about potentially facing a ban from the IPL, having opted out of the 2025 season to prioritize national commitments. Bought by the Delhi Capitals for INR 6.25 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, the England batter withdrew from the tournament for the second straight year. With the league’s updated participation rules, such repeated pullouts without valid exemptions could result in a ban — a prospect he’s fully aware of but remains unfazed by. Just want to play for England: Brook “That’s the rule, so if I do get banned,…

MS Dhoni is set to lead the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) once again, stepping in as captain after a two-year hiatus following Ruturaj Gaikwad’s injury. The iconic keeper-batter will captain the side in their high-profile clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. On the eve of the match, CSK head coach confirmed that Gaikwad has been ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to an elbow injury. While Dhoni’s return to the helm brings excitement and a wave of nostalgia for CSK fans, losing a batter of Ruturaj’s quality is a…

Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul revealed that the Bengaluru pitch was a tricky one to bat on, and spending 20 overs behind the stumps during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) first innings helped him better understand the conditions. Rahul, playing against his former franchise on his home ground, delivered a match-winning performance with the bat. After DC lost their top three batters early, he aimed to get a solid start and assess the pitch before accelerating. DC managed to restrict a strong RCB lineup to 163. Armed with the insights from his time behind the stumps, Rahul used that knowledge…

In today’s match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium—where DC sit comfortably at the second position and RCB are close behind at third—the match holds serious significance in terms of the points table. And one young name in the spotlight was Vipraj Nigam. WHO IS VIPRAJ NIGAM? The Uttar Pradesh all-rounder from Delhi Capitals has been going from strength to strength in the IPL this year. Bought at his base price of INR 50 lakh in last year’s Mega Auction, Vipraj has been an exciting addition to the DC squad. In the…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma has credited team mentor Dinesh Karthik for his recent upturn in form with the bat in the IPL 2025 ahead of the match between RCB and Delhi Capitals (DC). After Karthik’s retirement last year, RCB were in search of a reliable finisher—and they placed a hefty INR 11 crore bet on Jitesh during the mega-auction. Known for his finishing skills with Punjab Kings in previous seasons, Jitesh was seen as the perfect successor. So far, the investment seems to be paying off. In three innings this season, Jitesh has tallied 85 runs at…

A confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will return to action as they host the in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, April 10. The Capitals are riding a wave of momentum with three consecutive wins, making life smooth for new skipper Axar Patel. With Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ashutosh Sharma all firing, DC look well-balanced. While Jake Fraser-McGurk is still finding his rhythm, the emergence of Vipraj Nigam has strengthened their spin department, giving them plenty of options heading into this clash. RCB, on the other hand, have dropped just one match this…