Cricket

 Andre Russell completes 1000 IPL runs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell completes 1000 IPL runs at Eden Gardens cricket ground, Kolkata on Sunday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals. Russell made his first fifty of this season, he scored 57 (25), including four fours and six sixes.

2025-05-04T13:06:23.044086+00:00 IST

Kevin Pietersen reflects on his role for young Indian players

"My role is to try and give them ideas that make them become better cricketers - in this period, but hopefully in three, four, five, six months' time too. It's just to help them on their journey," Kevin Pietersen said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-04T12:08:38.262746+00:00 IST

KKR skipper Rahane continues woes against spin in IPL 2025

During the clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Eden Gardens' in Kolkata, Rahane scored 30 in 24 balls, consisting of a four and two sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 125.00. He fell to Riyan Parag, RR's skipper after being caught behind by Dhruv Jurel.

2025-05-04T12:03:20.111945+00:00 IST

Russell muscles KKR to 206-4 in their 20 overs against RR

After winning the toss, KKR skipper Rahane opted to bat first. Sunil Narine and Rahmanullah Gurbaz opened the innings for Kolkata in the first innings.

2025-05-04T11:55:57.902311+00:00 IST

Star all-rounder returns as Zimbabwe confirm squad for Eng Test

The Chevrons will face England in a historic Test at Trent Bridge later this month. The match, beginning on May 22, marks Zimbabwe's first Test on English soil since 2003, as per ICC.

2025-05-04T11:35:38.884748+00:00 IST

DC mentor Pietersen highlights flaws in Harry Brook's batting

Pietersen was speaking to ESPNCricinfo. Ahead of the start of the season, Brook pulled out of the league after being bought by DC for Rs 6.25 crores in the mega auction last year. The young batter had reasoned that he wanted to "recharge himself" with an important cricketing season ahead for the Three Lions. Notably, almost a month later, Brook was appointed as England's new white-ball captain, taking over from Jos Buttler following poor ICC title defences in the 50-over World Cup, T20 World Cup and a winless ICC Champions Trophy campaign.

2025-05-04T11:14:32.174691+00:00 IST

Delhi Capitals host special meet-and-greet with DC Toli

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Delhi Capitals (DC) recently hosted a special meet-and-greet with their official fan community, DC Toli, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.

2025-05-04T10:44:21.213142+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders win toss, opt to bat against RR

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and opted to bat against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday in Kolkata in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-05-04T09:50:23.545659+00:00 IST

Punjab Kings pick Mitch Owen as a replacement for Maxwell

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have picked all-rounder Mitch Owen as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 due to a broken finger, as per the IPL Media Advisory.

2025-05-04T08:51:12.943577+00:00 IST

Spinners shine brighter in IPL 2025 compared to last season

Spin bowlers have had a much bigger impact in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 than they did in 2024, as per ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-04T08:25:50.100904+00:00 IST

Ambati Rayudu calls it CSK's best game of the season

In a high-stakes encounter that delivered everything from towering sixes to a nerve-wracking finish, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) edged past Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a pulsating last-over thriller in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. RCB posted a daunting total of 213/5, powered by a clinical top-order performance. Virat Kohli led the charge with a fluent 62, while young sensation Jacob Bethell impressed with a brisk 55. The icing on the cake came from Romario Shepherd, whose unbeaten 53 off just 21 balls provided the late acceleration that ultimately proved decisive. CSK responded with heart and grit. Ayush Mhatre nearly stole the show with a scintillating 94, and Ravindra Jadeja's unbeaten 77 kept Chennai in the hunt till the very last over. However, they fell just one boundary short of completing what would have been a remarkable chase. Former India cricketer and JioStar expert Ambati Rayudu lauded both sides, particularly CSK, for the intensity and quality they brought to the game.

2025-05-04T07:52:57.397263+00:00 IST

 Aakash Chopra backs RCB’s Playoff push after thrilling win

In a high-octane clash that had everything from big hits to nail-biting drama, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) held their nerves to edge past Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-over thriller in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. RCB posted a mammoth 213/5, riding on commanding performances from Virat Kohli (62), young Jacob Bethell (55), and the explosive Romario Shepherd (53*). In response, Chennai mounted a fierce chase led by Ayush Mhatre's sensational 94 and a late blitz from Ravindra Jadeja (77*), but fell agonizingly short, just one boundary away from a famous win. Speaking exclusively on JioHotstar, JioStar expert Aakash Chopra weighed in on RCB's resurgence and their growing chances of making the final four.

2025-05-04T06:08:11.857855+00:00 IST

"He's got a beautiful, silky swing": Stephen Fleming

Ayush Mhatre is just 17 years and 292 days old, but he already looks like a promising T20 cricketer. He has stylish strokes, can hit the ball all around the ground, and has the power needed for modern T20 batting. What impressed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming the most, though, was Mhatre's calmness and maturity -- qualities he first noticed during trials and has now seen in action during Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. "He's got talent. He's got hand-eye coordination. He's got a beautiful, silky swing. He's aggressive. Everything that we like about a modern-day T20 player," Fleming said about Mhatre at the post-match press conference, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-05-04T03:59:37.251171+00:00 IST

West Indies meets Bengali flavours: KKR stars serve up culture an

In a heartwarming cultural exchange that transcended boundaries of sport and cuisine, West Indian cricket stars Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell brought their Caribbean charisma to the kitchen in the latest episode of KKR's cooking show 'Knight Bite'.

2025-05-04T03:20:29.761582+00:00 IST

"I knew I had the bowler under pressure": Romario Shepherd

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Romario Shepherd is known for his explosive and short stays at the crease. On Saturday, he faced just 14 balls and smashed 10 of them to the boundary against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In last year's Indian Premier League (IPL), he hit seven boundaries in 10 balls. Earlier this year in the International League T20 (ILT20), he faced 13 balls and sent 7 of those to the fence. He thrives in innings that last 15 balls or fewer and has a strike rate of over 200 in 20 such knocks.

2025-05-04T03:14:02.149512+00:00 IST

Rajat Patidar praises batters after last-ball thriller vs CSK

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar expressed his feeling as his team registered a 2-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-ball thriller of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

2025-05-04T01:10:17.019017+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Romario Shepherd reveals his mantra following victory o

Royal Challengers Bengaluru power-hitter Romario Shepherd, the prime architect behind Chennai Super Kings' two-run defeat, revealed his "kill them softly" mantra while outlining his approach that allows him to generate force to inflict carnage effortlessly.

2025-05-03T22:47:42.801171+00:00 IST

Dinesh Karthik applauds Yash Dayal's last-over heroics

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik hailed the bowling performance of the left-hand seamer Yash Dayal for his final over heroics in the 52nd clash of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

2025-05-03T21:22:44.294077+00:00 IST

"I take the blame": MS Dhoni takes fall for CSK's defeat

Captain MS Dhoni took the fall for Chennai Super Kings, surrendering to a narrow 2-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a jaw-dropping thriller at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

2025-05-03T20:38:15.157554+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: RCB edge past CSK in nail-bitting thriller

Fifties from Ayush Mhatre and Ravindra Jadeja went in vain as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a 2-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-ball thriller of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.

2025-05-03T20:30:14.774077+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Records galore for RCB stalwart Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bengaluru batting maestro Virat Kohli toppled six-hitting records following his early blitzkrieg against Chennai Super Kings in the pulsating clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday.

2025-05-03T18:29:03.315444+00:00 IST