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In a rematch of last season’s final, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Eden Gardens on Thursday, April 3. KKR are coming off a disappointing loss to Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, where a top-order collapse in the Powerplay proved costly. Same happened with SRH in Vizag and they lost to Delhi Capitals, making it two back to back losses for them. Both teams will be eyeing a big win. KKR’s strength lies in their middle order, while SRH boasts a formidable top-order lineup. On the bowling front, KKR appears more balanced with solid all-round options, whereas…

Gujarat Titans (GT) spinner R Sai Kishore revealed that the M. Chinnaswamy pitch was assisting spinners if bowled ‘into the wicket.’ His remarks came during the mid-innings break after he completed his four-over spell, conceding just 22 runs against a strong Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batting lineup and picking up two crucial wickets. After the fast bowlers dominated the first ten overs, Sai was introduced into the attack ahead of his senior spin partner, Rashid Khan. He immediately created an opportunity by tempting Liam Livingstone into playing a big shot, which he mistimed, but Rahul Tewatia couldn’t hold onto the…

In a major development, Yashasvi Jaiswal is reportedly set to leave Mumbai and join Goa ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. According to The Indian Express, the left-handed batter has formally requested a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA), citing personal reasons for his decision. The MCA has acknowledged receiving Jaiswal’s request. “He has applied for a NOC, stating personal reasons for his move to Goa,” an MCA source told The Indian Express. The report also mentions that individuals close to Jaiswal have confirmed his intention to switch teams. Over the years, several Mumbai cricketers, including…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), the current table-toppers, are set to take on fourth-placed Gujarat Titans (GT) in their first home game of IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday, April 2. After securing back-to-back away wins against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB return to their fortress, eager to maintain their winning momentum. Meanwhile, Gujarat Titans enter this contest fresh off a dominant victory over Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad. With both teams boasting strong batting lineups, fans can expect another high-scoring encounter on Chinnaswamy’s traditionally batting-friendly surface. While GT appears to have…

Lucknow Super Giants’ latest spin sensation, Digvesh Rathi, once again made his mark with a brilliant spell of bowling, taking two wickets in his allotted four overs against Punjab Kings while conceding runs at a rate of 7.50 when others gave away runs at more than 9.30 per over. Despite his best efforts with the ball, PBKS won the game by chasing down the target of 172 inside 17 overs to record their second successive win. Shardul Thakur, Avesh Khan, and Ravi Bishnoi—all three bowlers were taken apart by the Punjab Kings’ batting trio of Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer, and…

Former England captain Michael Vaughan has criticized Rohit Sharma for his poor form in the ongoing IPL 2025, suggesting that if not for his reputation and immense popularity, he would have been dropped from the team. Vaughan’s remarks came after Rohit suffered his third consecutive failure with the bat this season. Chasing a modest target of 117 against Kolkata Knight Riders, the star batter managed just 13 runs before getting out on his home ground. Under pressure Rohit faces criticism from Vaughan Commenting on Rohit’s form, the England legend stated that the MI opener’s numbers in the tournament do not…

Lucknow’s Ekana Cricket Stadium will host its first match of the season, with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) going head to head with Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Tuesday, April 1. Both teams are coming off a win and will be looking to continue their winning momentum. For Lucknow, Mayank Yadav and Akash Deep will be unavailable as they continue to recover from their respective injuries. Despite these fitness concerns, LSG’s bowling attack has done well. For PBKS, beating a spin-heavy LSG in their own backyard will be a tough task. Unlike LSG, PBKS doesn’t have great depth in their spin department.…

A new star was born on one of the biggest stages in franchise cricket. Making his debut for Mumbai Indians, left-arm pacer Ashwani Kumar ensured his first day at the office was nothing short of spectacular. The Punjab-born speedster made an immediate impact, dismissing Kolkata Knight Riders skipper Ajinkya Rahane with his very first delivery. He didn’t stop there – his fiery spell saw him claim the wickets of Rinku Singh and Manish Pandey in his second over before sending the dangerous Andre Russell back in his third. Finishing with remarkable figures of 4/24 in just three overs, Ashwani played…

Pakistan batter Usman Khan has been ruled out of the second ODI against New Zealand on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury. The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) confirmed that he sustained the injury while fielding during the opening match of the series on March 29. An MRI scan revealed a low-grade tear, ruling him out of the Hamilton clash. “The MRI scan confirmed a low-grade tear, making Usman unavailable for the second ODI scheduled on April 2 at Seddon Park in Hamilton,” the PCB stated in a media release. Usman was in good touch during the first game and had…

In an attempt to break their losing streak and win their first game of the season, the Mumbai Indians will return to their fortress, the Wankhede Stadium, where they will take on the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders. MI vs KKR: A battle of Heavyweights Both teams have had contrasting starts to the tournament, with Mumbai losing both games while Kolkata have won one and lost the other. The Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai team are in desperate need of a win, while for KKR, it is about maintaining their winning momentum at a ground where they do not have a strong…