Cricket

RR continue poor run while batting second in IPL 2025

RR's poor run while chasing a target continues this season. This season has often witnessed the opening pair of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sanju Samson/Vaibhav Suryavanshi setting things up nicely for RR, only for the middle-order to succumb to the nerves and scoreboard pressure and leave their team just a few runs short of the chase.

2025-05-18T15:48:55.818600+00:00 IST

Sanju Samson opens up on reason behin RR loss in IPL 2025

Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson revealed the reason behind his team's defeat against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 59th encounter of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday.

2025-05-18T15:19:46.790812+00:00 IST

"He has been consistent in nets...": PBKS skipper Iyer hails Brar

PBKS took a step closer to their playoff qualification with a fine win over RR, climbing up to the second spot in the points table. Fine half-centuries from Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh, and a brilliant three-wicket haul from Harpreet Brar were the standout performances.

2025-05-18T15:16:37.428497+00:00 IST

Punjab Kings register victory over Rajasthan Royals by 10 runs

A Brilliant bowling performance from left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar guided the Punjab Kings (PBKS) team to victory over the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 10 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Sunday.

2025-05-18T14:31:16.827176+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: GT win toss, elect to field against DC

In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, GT look all set for a top-two finish, with eight wins and three losses, giving them 16 points. DC has won six, lost four and one has ended in a no result, giving them 13 points and a fifth place in the table.

2025-05-18T13:48:53.090770+00:00 IST

Wadhera reveals secret behind team's consistent 200-runs in IPL

After the completion of the first innings between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday, left-hand batter Nehal Wadera opened up on the reason behind scoring 200-plus runs constantly in the ongoing tournament.

2025-05-18T13:09:26.983857+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: PBKS middle-order achieves unique feat during RR clash

PBKS achieved this feat as after collapsing to 34/3 following their decision to bat first, PBKS' middle-order batters delivered plenty of fireworks to take their team past the 200-run mark.

2025-05-18T12:59:02.715020+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: DC skipper Axar Patel's monstrous numbers against spin

Over the last few years, Axar has massively improved as a batter, becoming as good as, if not better, than any top-order/middle-order batter of his team in the IPL or for Team India. One thing that stands out about him is his ability to handle spin bowling. His ability to tonk huge sixes against spinners makes him a huge asset for DC.

2025-05-18T12:36:13.816561+00:00 IST

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer joins 300 fours club in IPL

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer joined the 300 fours club in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after his composed performance against the Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on an action-packed Sunday in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-18T12:17:11.779441+00:00 IST

KKR diverts 84.9% of stadium waste from landfills in 7 home games

Sporting events offer a powerful platform to raise awareness and encourage spectators to engage in creating positive change. KKR's waste management efforts highlight how sports can drive environmental consciousness and foster community engagement.

2025-05-18T12:08:57.774420+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Wadhera, Shashank fifties lift PBKS to 219/5 against RR

After being reduced to 34/3 following their decision to bat first, half-centuries from Wadhera (70* in 37 balls, with five fours and five sixes) and Shashank (59* in 30 balls, with five fours and three sixes) gave PBKS a massive score to defend, with supporting knocks from skipper Shreyas Iyer and Azmatullah Omarzai.

2025-05-18T11:58:29.129649+00:00 IST

Shivam Shukla replaces Rovman Powell in KKR squad

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have brought in Madhya Pradesh's mystery spinner Shivam Shukla as a replacement for West Indies' Rovman Powell for the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

2025-05-18T10:12:10.091191+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings win toss, opt to bat against Rajasthan

Punjab Kings (PBKS) captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday in Jaipur for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-18T09:54:25.566613+00:00 IST

Shastri recalls moment that helped Rohit enjoy success in Tests

Former India coach Ravi Shastri took a trip down memory lane and reminisced about how the decision to turn Rohit Sharma into one of the most destructive openers in Test format came about.

2025-05-18T08:57:06.347312+00:00 IST

Finch's no-nonsense verdict on KKR's failed title defence

Former Australia captain Aaron Finch opined that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have "only themselves to blame" after rain washed away their last shot at defending their coveted title on Saturday.

2025-05-18T08:16:49.447498+00:00 IST

"They’ve found clarity": Sanjay Manjrekar on Mumbai Indians

After a shaky start to their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign, Mumbai Indians (MI) have stormed back into playoff contention with a series of convincing performances, and according to former India cricketer and JioStar expert Sanjay Manjrekar, the five-time champions have rediscovered their identity at just the right time.

2025-05-18T07:47:36.761631+00:00 IST

Manjrekar reflects on "beautiful" gesture from fans for Virat

Former cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar gave his take on the "special gesture" by fans who dressed in white to pay tribute to India batting maestro Virat Kohli's illustrious Test career during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 fixture.

2025-05-18T07:11:39.177857+00:00 IST

He’s been fantastic”: Aaron Finch hails Shreyas Iyer’s leadership

Shreyas Iyer's move to Punjab Kings (PBKS) has proven to be one of the standout stories of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, with the former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain showcasing remarkable leadership and form in a new environment. His impact has not gone unnoticed, as former Australia skipper and JioStar expert Aaron Finch heaped praise on Iyer's seamless transition and commanding presence.

2025-05-18T07:07:51.760787+00:00 IST

"His captaincy has been spot on": Sanjay Bangar

Rajat Patidar's growing influence as both a captain and batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has drawn praise from former RCB head coach and JioStar expert Sanjay Bangar, who highlighted the right-hander's composed leadership and maturity through the course of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

2025-05-18T06:21:52.035778+00:00 IST

Australia's Green makes strong case for WTC final appearance

Cameron Green strengthened his case for an instant recall in Australia's playing XI for the high-stakes World Test Championship final against a resilient South Africa at the Lord's next month after slamming his second century in five matches for Gloucestershire.

2025-05-18T06:03:20.978950+00:00 IST