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The stage is set at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for a heavyweight showdown as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in what promises to be a thrilling contest. The spotlight is firmly on Jasprit Bumrah, who makes his return to competitive cricket after the Australia tour. His comeback is a massive boost for the home side, giving MI a crucial edge in the bowling department. With Bumrah in the attack, Mumbai’s bowling looks far more threatening. However, their batting remains a concern, having struggled to find form this season. RCB, on the other hand, are looking…

Veteran Gujarat Titans (GT) pacer Ishant Sharma has been fined 25% of his match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during the team’s recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad. The penalty was imposed for violating Article 2.2 of the IPL Code, which pertains to the “abuse of cricket equipment or clothing, ground equipment or fixtures and fittings during a match.” This rule covers acts such as kicking or hitting the stumps or damaging advertising boards or dressing room property, typically out of frustration. The IPL stated, “Article 2.2…

Gujarat Titans (GT) all-rounder Washington Sundar credited the team’s coaching staff for promoting him up the batting order, a move that played a crucial role in their successful run chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday, April 7. GT found themselves in early trouble after losing both in-form batters — Sai Sudharsan (5) and Jos Buttler (0) — inside the Powerplay, managing just 48/2 by the end of six overs. But Sundar, promoted to No. 4, joined skipper Shubman Gill (61*) and stitched a vital 90-run partnership for the third wicket, which turned the tide in their favour. While Gill…

Mumbai Indians (MI) opener Rohit Sharma will undergo a fitness test on Sunday after a practice session in the nets, which will determine whether he can feature in their upcoming clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, April 7. Rohit missed MI’s last outing against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) due to a knee injury sustained during training ahead of the match. MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene spoke to the media ahead of the much-anticipated match against RCB and shared an update on Rohit’s condition. “Rohit is doing well and is scheduled to bat today,” Jayawardene…

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are set to face Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday, April 6. Last season’s finalists, SRH, currently find themselves at the bottom of the standings. A string of three consecutive defeats has put them in a tough spot, and they’ll be eager to bounce back. The main concern for the Orange Army has been their batting, particularly with their top-order failing to fire in recent games, leaving the team struggling to post or chase competitive totals. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans are in fine form. They’ve started strong with back-to-back wins, including…

Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer highlighted the importance of remaining grounded, even when things go your way, especially in the fast-paced world of T20 cricket where conditions increasingly favour the batters. Archer’s remarks came after his stellar performance played a crucial role in RR’s triumph over Punjab Kings in Mullanpur. Tasked with defending a sizeable total of 206 against a strong PBKS batting unit, Archer led from the front. The senior overseas seamer made the new ball talk with sharp pace and movement, finishing with impressive figures of 3 for 25. His opening burst proved to be the turning point—within…

The Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur is all set to host its first match of the season as an unbeaten Punjab Kings side takes on the Rajasthan Royals in the evening fixture of Saturday’s double-header, April 5. Punjab Kings have enjoyed a flawless start to their campaign, notching up two convincing wins — both away from home. Now returning to familiar territory, the Shreyas Iyer-led side will be eyeing a hat-trick of wins. And given the form Rajasthan Royals have shown so far, that looks like a strong possibility. RR have shown vulnerabilities, particularly in their batting…

Desperate to get their campaign back on track, Chennai Super Kings return to their stronghold, the MA Chidambaram Stadium, for a crucial afternoon clash against the high-flying Delhi Capitals in the first game of Saturday’s double-header. With two losses and just one win under their belt, CSK are in urgent need of a turnaround. Batting remains a major concern, with both the top and middle-order struggling to fire in a shuffled lineup. Their fielding has also been subpar, adding to the frustration. To make matters worse, Ruturaj Gaikwad is nursing an elbow injury, and if he misses out, a “young…

Lucknow Super Giants bagged a hard-fought win against the Mumbai Indians on Friday, April 4. Setting a target of 204, the LSG batters made a dominant start, with a strong partnership witnessed between Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram. The Mumbai Indians’ bowling unit also put up a solid fight, taking eight wickets, with their skipper claiming five a five-fer. What stole the show, however, was LSG spinner Digvesh Singh Rathi, whose single wicket made him a standout performer of the match. He conceded just 21 runs in his four-over spell, ending with an impressive economy rate of 5.25 — an…

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) beat Mumbai Indians (MI) by 12 runs in the 16th match of IPL 2025. Hardik Pandya’s Heroic Five-fer Pandya registered the best bowling figures by a captain in IPL history, overtaking Anil Kumble. In the long history of the IPL, this is the first time a captain has taken five wickets in a match. Pandya came on to bowl in the ninth over and removed the dangerous Nicholas Pooran, who has been in excellent form this IPL, with a slower bouncer. He then dismissed his opposite number, Rishabh Pant. Returning in the 18th over, Pandya took…