Cricket

Shardul Thakur reflects on Avesh Khan's bowling against RR

He also praised Avesh Khan's bowling abilities and credited Prince Yadav for his performance in the 19th over.

2025-04-20T02:58:14.471187+00:00 IST

Naqvi confirms Pakistan team won't travel to India for ICC WCWC

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed Pakistan women's team won't travel to India for the ICC Women's ODI World Cup, set to be held later this year.

2025-04-19T19:30:39.175505+00:00 IST

Riyan Parag takes blame for RR's heartbreaking two-run defeat

Rajasthan Royals stand-in captain Riyan Parag couldn't put his finger on what exactly went wrong for his side, considering they were in the game till the "18th-19th over". He just felt it was a day when a "couple of balls" cost them the game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-19T19:29:48.465474+00:00 IST

"Yorkers are my strength...": LSG's Avesh after win over RR

Avesh's three-wicket haul and defence of nine runs in the final over while defending a total of 181 runs condemned a valiant Rajasthan to a two-run loss at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Saturday, continuing their downward spiral in the competition.

2025-04-19T19:28:12.673703+00:00 IST

"These matches build character...": LSG skipper Pant after win

LSG continued their fine run in IPL 2024, as fifties by Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni and a three-fer by Avesh Khan, who defended nine runs in the final over, were the standout acts as LSG managed to defend 181 runs against RR, who fell short by just two runs at their home ground of Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday.

2025-04-19T19:22:27.355481+00:00 IST

A look at recent form of CSK's latest signee, Dewald Brevis

CSK have brought in South African batter Dewald Brevis as a replacement for the injured Gurjapneet Singh for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Brevis was previously part of MI, where he played 10 matches, scoring 230 runs at an average of 23.00 with a best score of 49 at a strike rate of 133.72. He is joining CSK for Rs 2.2 crores.

2025-04-19T19:20:28.554473+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Avesh's final over heroics help LSG get 2 run win vs RR

RR is at eighth spot with two wins and six losses, whereas LSG is at fourth spot with five wins and three losses.

2025-04-19T18:01:20.894640+00:00 IST

Mukesh Kumar points out factors that could have change DC's fate

Delhi Capitals speedster Mukesh Kumar felt that if they had fielded better, conceded fewer runs, and added 10 runs more, the pressure would have fallen on Gujarat Titans, making the entire contest an evenly poised affair.

2025-04-19T17:28:30.363809+00:00 IST

We will be using more players this year: CSK coach Fleming

Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming believes the string of poor results has forced them to break away from preferring their experienced stars and entrust their faith in the young talent in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-19T17:27:00.081421+00:00 IST

RR's teen star Vaibhav joins Russell, others after IPL debut

Suryavanshi joined the elite list during the IPL clash between RR and LSG at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

2025-04-19T17:18:21.820308+00:00 IST

West Indies suffer heartbreak as Bangladesh confirm spot in WCWC

Following West Indies' heart-shattering defeat against Thailand in the final match of the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup Qualifiers 2025, Bangladesh punched their ticket to the marquee tournament, set to be held later in the year in India.

2025-04-19T17:15:45.197837+00:00 IST

"Learning a lot from Buttler": GT opener Sai Sudharsan

Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan was mesmerised by Jos Buttler's display and revealed that he has been learning a lot from him following their emphatic 7-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.

2025-04-19T17:01:40.682637+00:00 IST

"This game agaK massive for our...": MI's Santner

Ahead of his side's all-important 'El-Clasico' Indian Premier League (IPL) clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI) all-rounder Mitchell Santner said that the clash will be a massive one for their momentum going forward.

2025-04-19T17:00:27.309130+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: GT's domince against spin bowling secret to success

A 119-run stand between Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford helped the 2022 champions cross the target of 204 runs at Narendra Modi Stadium, also completing their best run chase ever in IPL history. A large reason for GT's success has been their excellence against spin.

2025-04-19T16:26:30.186837+00:00 IST

Markram, Badoni's explosive fifties prpel LSG to 180/5

Blistering fifties from Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni, embellished by Abdul Samad's flashy cameo in the end, lifted Lucknow Super Giants to 180/5 against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.

2025-04-19T15:56:39.896640+00:00 IST

"A treat to watch...": GT skipper Gill on Buttler-Rutherford

DC did post a competitive total on the board, but despite some early hiccups, Buttler and Rutherford managed to chase the target of 204 runs by putting up a memorable 119-run partnership and pushed their side to the top of the points table.

2025-04-19T15:44:26.267822+00:00 IST

GT complete their most successful run chase of IPL history

During the match on Saturday at Narendra Modi Stadium, GT chased down 204 runs successfully, thanks to a century stand between Jos Buttler and Sherfane Rutherford.

2025-04-19T15:42:21.155184+00:00 IST

Axar Patel decodes factors behind DC's downfall in Ahmedabad

Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel felt his side fell 10-15 runs short and couldn't finish the game the way they wanted, despite bowling decently against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

2025-04-19T15:19:32.397740+00:00 IST

"Told Rahul to...": GT's Buttler after missing out on century

Buttler was once again the hero for GT this season, scoring his third fifty in seven matches as his explosive century stand with Sherfane Rutherford guided GT to their fifth win of the season, beating DC by seven wickets at Ahmedabad on Saturday.

2025-04-19T15:16:34.125298+00:00 IST

GT spinner Sai Kishore joins special club in IPL history

Gujarat Titans spinner Sai Kishore's introduction for the first time in the 20th over of the first innings against Delhi Capitals on Saturday was just the third instance of such a scenario unfolding in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history.

2025-04-19T14:37:35.109595+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: Buttler powers GT to seven wicket win over DC

With their fifth win in seven matches, GT have climbed to the top of the points table, displacing DC to the second spot, who suffered their second loss.

2025-04-19T14:20:56.057561+00:00 IST