Cricket

“Need to take bull by the horns…”: Iyer on middle-order problems

Punjab Kings (PBKS) suffered a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Mullanpur on Sunday, allowing the visitors to avenge their earlier loss in the season. The win lifted RCB to third spot on the points table with five wins, three losses, and 10 points -- the same as PBKS, who now sit fourth due to net run rate

2025-04-20T14:49:50.843532+00:00 IST

Virat Kohli becomes player with most fifty-plus scores in IPL

Virat accomplished this milestone during his side's match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Mullanpur.

2025-04-20T14:27:41.729432+00:00 IST

“He’s fulfilling our dreams”: Brajesh Jha

Vaibhav Suryavanshi created history by becoming the youngest player to debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at just 14 years of age, and he made sure the occasion was one to remember. Representing Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), the teenager from Samastipur made an instant impact, smashing a six off his very first delivery and going on to play a fiery cameo of 34 off 20 balls, laced with two boundaries and three sixes.

2025-04-20T14:02:31.105890+00:00 IST

Mumbai Indians win toss, opt to bowl against Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl against arch-rival Chennai Super Kings in the second chapter of Indian Premier League (IPL) 'El Clasico' at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.

2025-04-20T13:46:28.413037+00:00 IST

Islamabad United's Matt Short ruled out for remainder of PSL 10

Islamabad United and Australian all-rounder Matthew Short has been ruled out for the remainder of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) season 10 due to a recurrence of an injury he sustained during the ICC Champions Trophy earlier this year.

2025-04-20T13:32:49.385625+00:00 IST

Virat, Padikkal fifties guide RCB to effortless win over PBKS

With this win, RCB has managed to avenge their five-wicket loss to PBKS at their home stadium of M Chinnaswammy Stadium and secured their fifth win of the season. They are in third spot, with five wins, three losses and 10 points. With a same win-loss ratio, PBKS is at fourth spot.

2025-04-20T13:28:06.921450+00:00 IST

Shreyas Iyer's flop run in PBKS home den continues in IPL 2025

Shreyas Iyer's abysmal run in Punjab Kings' home den continued with another fiasco against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-20T13:06:54.420799+00:00 IST

Arshdeep’s dominance over Salt continues in T20s

Punjab Kings' (PBKS) left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh continued his dominance over Phil Salt in T20s, once again getting the better of the English batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Sunday in Mullanpur.

2025-04-20T12:59:00.529293+00:00 IST

Krunal Pandya again delivers outside Chinnaswamy, RCB's home venue

In the away clashes in this IPL, Krunal has picked 3/29 in four overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), 0/26 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), delivered a brilliant 4/45 spell against Mumbai Indians (MI) and conceded just 29 runs for a wicket in four overs against Rajasthan Royals

2025-04-20T12:11:25.772229+00:00 IST

RCB spinners shine as Punjab Kings restricted to 157/6

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) spinners played a pivotal role in restricting Punjab Kings (PBKS) to 157/6 in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash in Mullanpur on Sunday.

2025-04-20T11:58:29.050788+00:00 IST

Captain Salman Agha hints at return of Farhan, Hasan to PAK team

Pakistan T20I captain Salman Ali Agha hinted at the prospect of opener Sahibzada Farhan and seasoned seamer Hasan Ali returning to the national setup by citing their blistering performances in the ongoing Pakistan Super League (PSL).

2025-04-20T11:17:23.841125+00:00 IST

Manjrekar hails 14-year-old Suryavanshi's IPL debut

With Vaibhav Suryavanshi making a memorable debut for Rajasthan Royals' (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against Lucknow Super Giants, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar hailed the Pink franchise for unveiling a "new wonder boy".

2025-04-20T11:16:27.014167+00:00 IST

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar wins toss, opts to bowl against PBKS

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 37th match of the Indian Premier League.

2025-04-20T10:15:03.587746+00:00 IST

HPCA officials offer special prayers at the Indru Nag Dev Temple

The officials of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) offered special prayers at the Indru Nag Dev Temple in Khaniyara village near Dharamsala on Sunday morning.

2025-04-20T10:07:06.910313+00:00 IST

"With Marsh and Pooran getting out early, I thought that brought

He felt that Markram's leadership role was further solidified when Marsh and Pooran were dismissed early in the game against the Rajasthan Royals (RR).

2025-04-20T06:47:12.700591+00:00 IST

"He's been their best spinner so far": Rayudu on Sai Kishore

He believed Sai should have been used more, especially considering the conditions that favour spin bowling.

2025-04-20T06:06:24.231456+00:00 IST

This is just the beginning: BCA president on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

In what was nothing short of a dream debut, Vaibhav announced his arrival with a six off the very first ball he faced. The young left-hander went on to score a brisk 34 runs off just 20 deliveries, including two boundaries and three towering sixes, giving the Royals a flying start in a crucial encounter. He was eventually dismissed in the ninth over but left a lasting impression with his fearless batting

2025-04-20T05:36:39.702257+00:00 IST

Manjrekar on LSG's pacer heroics final over against RR

Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) seamer Avesh Khan's pinpoint yorkers in the death overs against the Rajasthan Royals (RR)

2025-04-20T05:34:41.475027+00:00 IST

RR spin-bowling coach on defeat against LSG

RR spin-bowling coach praised the batting performance of Jaiswal, Vaibhav, and Riyan, but accepts that these things happen in T20 cricket.

2025-04-20T05:09:15.751655+00:00 IST

Avesh Khan on his final over heroics against RR

He explained that even when watching others play, he gets tense, but when he's bowling, he stays calm and focuses on delivering his best.

2025-04-20T04:54:04.421599+00:00 IST

GT captain Shubman Gill fined for slow over rate against DC

So far this season, the following captains have been punished for slow over-rate infractions: Hardik Pandya of the Mumbai Indians, Riyan Parag of the Rajasthan Royals, Rishabh Pant of the Lucknow Super Giants, Rajat Patidar of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sanju Samson of the Rajasthan Royals, and Axar Patel of the Delhi Capitals.

2025-04-20T03:10:24.458924+00:00 IST