Cricket

'Bumrah’s impact goes beyond stats': Saba Karim

Former India wicketkeeper and JioStar expert Saba Karim praised Jasprit Bumrah's game-changing presence and credited the explosive finishing touches by Suryakumar Yadav and Naman Dhir for Mumbai Indians' (MI) commanding 59-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi. Speaking on JioHotstar, Karim underlined Bumrah's influence on the team, which he believes goes far beyond the numbers.

2025-05-22T07:24:19.227666+00:00 IST

“If MI is playing, you should expect us to qualify”: Naman Dhir

Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Naman Dhir expressed confidence in his team's chances of winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 after a crucial win against Delhi Capitals (DC).

2025-05-22T05:32:19.785816+00:00 IST

Jatinder Singh shines in Super Over as Oman edge USA

Veteran skipper Jatinder Singh emerged as the match-winner, guiding Oman to a nail-biting Super Over victory against the United States of America (USA) in the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 encounter in Lauderhill on Wednesday, as per the official website of the International Cricket Council (ICC).

2025-05-22T05:11:12.029042+00:00 IST

DC’s Mukesh Kumar fined for breaching IPL Code of Conduct

Delhi Capitals (DC) pacer Mukesh Kumar has been fined 10% of his match fee following his team's loss to Mumbai Indians (MI), which officially ended their playoff hopes in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-22T04:42:02.783160+00:00 IST

“While other sides had great powerplays, we didn’t”:Hemang Badani

Delhi Capitals (DC) started their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season on a high, winning their first four matches and losing just once in their first six games but things quickly went downhill. A heavy 59-run defeat to Mumbai Indians (MI) on Wednesday was their fifth loss in the last six completed matches, which ultimately ended their playoff hopes, as per ESPNcricinfo. Head coach Hemang Badani pointed out that one of the biggest issues was their inconsistency at the top of the batting order. Even during their early wins, DC kept changing their opening pair. They tried Faf du Plessis with Jake Fraser-McGurk, then Fraser-McGurk with KL Rahul, and also Abishek Porel with Fraser-McGurk. By the end of their campaign, they had used a total of seven different opening combinations. Their openers averaged just 19.23 runs across the season, the lowest among all teams. "A settled opening pair is only possible when your opening pair gives you a start," Badani said, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo. "If you don't get starts, you are bound to make changes to try and fill that gap, fill that void. While other sides have had great powerplay with the bat, we haven't had those, unfortunately. Opening at the top was a worry for us," he added.

2025-05-22T04:14:30.270611+00:00 IST

Guys showed great fight: Faf du Plessis backs his players

Delhi Capitals' skipper Faf du Plessis backed his team following the franchise's disappointing loss against the hosts, Mumbai Indians, in the 63rd encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-05-21T21:43:32.303944+00:00 IST

Suryakumar reveals story behind dedicating POTM award to wife

Mumbai Indians' dynamic Suryakumar Yadav's "sweet" gesture won hearts after he dedicated his Player of the Match award to his wife, Devisha Shetty, following their commanding performance against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

2025-05-21T21:43:03.045083+00:00 IST

UAE trounce Bangladesh in 3rd T20I to set history with 2-1 win

The United Arab Emirates changed the course of history by scripting its first-ever T20I bilateral series triumph over Bangladesh after staging a seven-wicket triumph in the final fixture of the series at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

2025-05-21T20:46:39.512295+00:00 IST

It's always nice to have someone like Bumrah...: Mitchell Santner

After registering a victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Wednesday, Mumbai Indians (MI) left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner hailed the right-arm seamer Jasprit Bumrah following his exceptional performance in the 63rd clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-05-21T20:46:12.475558+00:00 IST

Woakes to mark his comeback in England Lions against India A

Chris Woakes is set to test his fitness before the five high-stakes Tests against India in the upcoming England Lions' two-match series against India A, which is scheduled on May 30 in Canterbury.

2025-05-21T19:51:44.811633+00:00 IST

Stokes reveals one thing he will "always remember" about Virat

England Test captain Ben Stokes will miss batting maestro Virat Kohli's cover drive, a shot that will "live long in the memory" and highlight one aspect that India will miss about its stalwart in the upcoming five high-stakes Tests between the two sides, set to begin on June 20.

2025-05-21T19:19:03.390967+00:00 IST

Mumbai Indians trounce Delhi Capitals, book place in playoffs

Mumbai Indians speedster Jasprit Bumrah and left-arm spinner Mitchell Santner's three-wicket haul bundled out the visitors Delhi Capitals for 121 runs as the hosts registered a 59-run victory at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-05-21T18:28:23.953702+00:00 IST

KL Rahul registers seventh 500-plus IPL runs season

Rahul completed the feat during Delhi's high-stakes fixture against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday

2025-05-21T18:25:24.468006+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Faf du Plessis joins exclusive captain's list

Delhi Capitals seasoned opener Faf du Plessis became the fourth-oldest player to captain a side in IPL history, while the franchise's premier spinner Kuldeep Yadav entered the 100-wicket club in the cash-rich league.

2025-05-21T17:56:01.270390+00:00 IST

Saurashtra Cricket Association announces Pro T20 League

The Saurashtra Cricket Association announced the Saurashtra Pro T20 League, a franchise-based premier cricketing event set to showcase the finest cricketing talent from the region in a high-energy format.

2025-05-21T17:52:34.906064+00:00 IST

BCB cricket operations chairman on Nahid's decision to withdraw

Bangladesh tearaway Nahid Rana is among the three members to withdraw from their upcoming tour of Pakistan, which is set to kick off next week at Lahore's iconic Gaddafi Stadium.

2025-05-21T17:49:33.314009+00:00 IST

PCB announces revised schedule for Pakistan's three home T20Is

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced a revised schedule for the upcoming three-match T20I home series between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

2025-05-21T17:08:35.181979+00:00 IST

Abhinav Mukund lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Former India batter Abhinav Mukund has classified 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi as "definitely one for the future" of Indian cricket, after he ended his maiden IPL season on a high with Rajasthan Royals.

2025-05-21T17:00:26.075459+00:00 IST

'Surprised Rajasthan didn’t start with Akash Madhwal this season'

Former India tearaway Varun Aaron was "surprised" by Rajasthan Royals' decision not to begin with right-arm seamer Akash Madhwal, who fired off a Player of the Match performance with his scorching spell against Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

2025-05-21T16:57:54.492639+00:00 IST

IPL: Mumbai Indians post 180/5 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals need to chase a target of 181 runs to remain in contention for the playoffs.

2025-05-21T16:27:47.556633+00:00 IST

DC win toss, opt to bowl against MI in high-stakes fixture

Delhi Capitals stand-in captain Faf du Plessis won the toss and opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians in their do-or-die clash for the final spot in the playoffs on Wednesday at the Wankhede Stadium in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League.

2025-05-21T13:53:03.235260+00:00 IST