Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

After shattering a plethora of records with his sensational knock of 269 at Edgbaston on Day 2 of the second Test, Shubman Gill revealed that he had worked on a few aspects of his game before flying to England — adjustments that have paid off so far in the five-match series. It was a memorable day for Team India and their captain. The visitors posted a mammoth first-innings total of 587, with 269 of those runs coming from Gill’s bat. His marathon innings featured 30 fours and three sixes during a 387-ball stay at the crease. This was Gill’s maiden…

Australian all-rounder Cameron Green is preparing for a potential shift in responsibility as he eyes the No. 3 batting spot in the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final against South Africa, set to begin on 11 June at Lord’s. Green, who underwent back surgery last October and missed Australia’s home summer, is now poised to return to the national side. Although head coach Andrew McDonald has confirmed his inclusion in the playing XI, he has yet to reveal Green’s exact position in the order. Speculation suggests Green may be promoted to the No. 3 slot—an unfamiliar position in his First-Class…

In front of a packed Narendra Modi Stadium, with fireworks lighting up the sky and the crowd in full voice, a long-awaited dream was finally fulfilled—not just for a team, but for an entire city and its devoted fanbase. As the final ball was delivered and Royal Challengers Bengaluru sealed their maiden IPL title, Virat Kohli—the beating heart of the franchise—was overcome with emotion. Tears welled up as the magnitude of the moment sank in, and within seconds, Kohli was surrounded by jubilant teammates, lost in celebration. “This win is as much for the fans as it is for the…

“Ee Sala Cup Namde” — the iconic chant of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) — finally rang true after 17 long seasons. The Rajat Patidar-led RCB ended their IPL title drought with a 20-run victory over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the final at a packed Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where the majority of fans were backing the Bengaluru side. The standout performer in RCB’s triumph, especially with the ball in the second innings, was Krunal Pandya. The spin-bowling all-rounder delivered a superb four-over spell, conceding just 17 runs and claiming two crucial wickets. Although RCB were probably short by a…

Mumbai Indians (MI) had never lost an IPL match while defending a total of over 200 — until now. Punjab Kings (PBKS) weren’t just chasing 204; they were chasing history. It was a monumental task, and it required a special effort. That brilliance came from Shreyas Iyer, whose sublime 87 guided PBKS to a five-wicket win, booking their place in the IPL 2025 final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on June 3. After their Qualifier 1 loss to RCB, Iyer had remarked, “We’ve lost the battle, not the war.” Few could have predicted that he would lead Punjab’s comeback with…

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have sealed their place in Qualifier 1 and will play on their home turf in Mullanpur after cruising to a seven-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their final league match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. MI will play the Eliminator. It turned out to be a comfortable chase for PBKS. Though they lost Prabhsimran Singh during the powerplay, a match-defining, second-wicket stand between Priyansh Arya and Josh Inglis put them firmly in control. Both batters looked in sublime form, bringing up their fifties and adding 109 crucial runs together, taking the team to the brink…

A dazzling unbeaten 94 from Ishan Kishan, combined with Pat Cummins’s three-wicket haul, powered Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to a big 42-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The result had a notable impact on the points table, with RCB slipping to third place and their hopes of securing a top-two finish taking a big blow. The RCB openers gave their side a solid platform in the run chase, but the middle-order crumbled under scoreboard pressure. Virat Kohli was the aggressor early on, taking the attack to SRH’s new-ball pair, Cummins and Jaydev Unadkat. His intent allowed Phil Salt — playing…

At the toss, Sanju Samson urged his players to be brave in their approach, and his teammates responded as Rajasthan Royals (RR) chased down 188 to register their fourth win of the season, beating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by six wickets and ending the tournament on a high. A splendid 57 by Vaibhav Suryavanshi and his 98-run partnership with Sanju (41) set up the game for Dhruv Jurel, who finished it off with an unbeaten 31 from just 12 balls. In the 14th over, Ravichandran Ashwin struck twice to bring CSK back in the contest. With 50 runs needed from…

An explosive start to what promised to be an entertaining contest between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) ended in disappointment as the match was abandoned due to a power outage at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. The game, already delayed by rain, was called off after just 10.1 overs with PBKS cruising at 122 for the loss of one wicket, thanks to a fiery start from openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. After rain pushed back the toss, PBKS made the most of the conditions once play began. Winning the toss and choosing to bat,…

Rain had the final say at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, as the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was abandoned after just 20 overs of play. Despite the shortened game, there was no shortage of action — Pat Cummins sparked a top-order collapse before DC staged a recovery through Ashutosh Sharma and Tristan Stubbs. Both teams shared a point each, with the result officially knocking Sunrisers Hyderabad out of playoff contention. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, remain fifth on the table with 13 points — just one behind the top four — keeping the playoff race…