Cricket

CSK out of playoffs race, register unfortunate home record

Fine half-centuries from skipper Shreyas Iyer and Prabhsimran Singh and a hat-trick from Yuzvendra Chahal were the highlights as Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured a four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-04-30T19:39:22.495777+00:00 IST

Prabhsimran Singh credits Ricky Ponting’s support

Punjab Kings (PBKS) continued their strong push towards playoff qualification with a four-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK), marking their sixth victory of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.

2025-04-30T19:27:55.296619+00:00 IST

Dhoni reflects on CSK’s eighth loss of the season

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered their eighth defeat of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, going down to Punjab Kings (PBKS) by four wickets in a closely fought contest on Wednesday. Despite a much-improved batting performance, MS Dhoni felt the team fell just short of a competitive total. "I think the batting, yes it was the first time we put enough runs on the board, but I feel it was slightly short of a par score," Dhoni said after the match, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-04-30T19:12:59.800986+00:00 IST

Boon ends ‘Match Referee’ innings with plenty to cherish

David Boon's involvement with competitive cricket began as a teenager in the 1978/79 season when he made his playing debut for Tasmania. It didn't take long for Boon to make his mark in international cricket, where he went on to have a successful career spanning 12 years, scoring 13,386 runs and 26 centuries for Australia, as per the official website of the ICC

2025-04-30T18:28:52.927176+00:00 IST

"Great feeling to win five matces in a row": MI's Trent Boult 

As the league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 nears its end, the competition at the top of the table is heating up.

2025-04-30T18:26:28.889238+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Iyer, Prabhsimran, Chahal power PBKS to four-wicket win

PBKS is now at the second spot in the table with six wins, three losses and a no result, giving them 13 points. CSK is struggling at the bottom, with two wins and eight losses, giving them four points.

2025-04-30T18:03:54.357084+00:00 IST

Chahal scripts history with hat-trick against CSK

Yuzvendra Chahal added another glorious chapter to his Indian Premier League (IPL) legacy by picking up a stunning hat-trick against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai during the 2025 season. The Punjab Kings (PBKS) leg-spinner finished with figures of 4/32 in just three overs, producing a spell that not only turned the game but also carved his name deeper into the tournament's history books.

2025-04-30T17:52:34.867720+00:00 IST

Shikhar lauds Vaibhav Suryavanshi's sensational IPL century

Veteran Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan was full of praise for teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi after the 14-year-old stunned the cricketing world with a blistering century in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Representing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a high-stakes match against Gujarat Titans, Suryavanshi smashed an astonishing 101 off just 38 balls, laced with seven boundaries and eleven towering sixes.

2025-04-30T17:08:51.990357+00:00 IST

Dhumal denies talks with SACF for direct involvement in IPL

Over the years, The Saudi Arabian Cricket Federation (SACF) has increased its ties with the IPL as state-backed ventures like Aramco, Visit Saudi, and Neom have inked sponsorship deals with the IPL or its franchises. Also, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) chose to conduct their mega auction for IPL 2025 last year at Jeddah.

2025-04-30T17:04:28.493358+00:00 IST

RCB players offer prayers at Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple

RCB will next take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 52nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

2025-04-30T16:37:17.164040+00:00 IST

Chahal's hat-trick helps PBKS restrict CSK to 190

Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) hopes of breaching the 200-run mark were dashed by a sensational spell from Yuzvendra Chahal, who claimed his second Indian Premier League (IPL) hat-trick to help restrict CSK to 190 in 19.2 overs against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Chepauk on Wednesday. Despite a career-best 88 off 47 balls from Sam Curran against his former side, CSK endured a dramatic collapse in the death overs.

2025-04-30T16:31:04.900497+00:00 IST

Mehidy's all-round show powers Bangladesh to innings victory

With this win, the series of two matches has ended in a 1-1 draw.

2025-04-30T16:14:37.649645+00:00 IST

PBKS's Glenn Maxwell out of IPL 2025 due to broken injury

Ahead of the match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Chepauk Stadium, his PBKS and Aussie teammate Marcus Stoinis confirmed that the veteran broke his finger while training before the team's previous match against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and added that he is likely "out of the tournament".

2025-04-30T16:02:50.118735+00:00 IST

"Ruturaj’s appointment as CSK captain...": Childhood coach

In the recent episode of the House of Glory podcast, an initiative by Gagan Narang Sports Foundation, Ruturaj's coach Jadhav engaged in an interesting conversation, discussing everything from Gaikwad's early cricket days to his selection in Team India, as per a press release.

2025-04-30T15:32:26.646871+00:00 IST

"Teams at the bottom can beat teams at the top": Rahul Dravid

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Head Coach Rahul Dravid has emphasized a balanced approach between long-term planning and immediate competitiveness as his team prepares for a crucial clash against Mumbai Indians. Speaking exclusively on the Star Sports Press Room, Dravid reflected on the team's current standing, the emergence of young talent like Vaibhav Suryavanshi, and the Royals' mindset heading into the business end of the season.

2025-04-30T15:32:13.598894+00:00 IST

"For me, it is his fearlessness....": RR coach on Suryavanshi

Suryavanshi, aged just 14 years and 32 days, registered his name in cricket history books as the youngest centurion in T20 cricket and the fastest Indian centurion in IPL history during the clash against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Monday, making a mockery of a 210-run chase along with his batting partner, Yashasvi Jaiswal.

2025-04-30T15:17:47.919503+00:00 IST

Rohit Sharma turns 38: How 'Hitman' has fared at ICC tournaments

In 2007 against Ireland at Belfast, Rohit got to made his international debut, but it was not till the ICC T20 World Cup, where he gathered 88 runs in three innings that the world got to see what the youngster was capable of. Despite a thin structure and a baby-faced look, the Hitman with the bat delivered the most monstrous and speedy hits imaginable.

2025-04-30T14:59:12.646030+00:00 IST

PBKS wins toss, opt to bowl against CSK

Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and opted to bowl against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday.

2025-04-30T14:02:32.239163+00:00 IST

Rohit turns 38, wishes pour from cricketers across the country

India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma turned 38 on Wednesday, and the cricketing fraternity extended heartfelt wishes to the veteran batter, widely regarded as one of the modern greats of the game.

2025-04-30T13:55:33.280749+00:00 IST

“Every Indian was hurt”: Dhawan condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Wednesday condemned the recent terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's (J-K) Pahalgam, calling it a tragic moment that deeply hurt every Indian. He also extended prayers to the families of the victims.

2025-04-30T13:42:37.886903+00:00 IST

Shikhar Dhawan unveils jerseys for ILC

The Intercontinental Legends Championship (ILC) on Wednesday unveiled the official team jerseys ahead of its highly anticipated season, set to begin on May 27 at the Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex in Greater Noida, as per a release from ILC.

2025-04-30T13:42:16.250353+00:00 IST