Cricket

“Moeen played here, Bravo knows the conditions”: Rahane

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) registered their third win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season in emphatic fashion, cruising past Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by eight wickets in Ahmedabad. Chasing a target of 104, KKR wrapped up the game in just 10.1 overs, a result that not only gave them two crucial points but also a significant boost to their net run rate. With this win, KKR moved to the third spot on the points table, having secured three victories in six matches. Captain Ajinkya Rahane was delighted with the team's execution and spoke about the clarity in planning and reading the conditions. "We played here last two years -- Moeen played here, DJ (Dwayne Johnson, the pitch curator) knows the conditions. We didn't think it would be too sticky and that our spinners will get help. We had our plans and that worked well for us tonight," Rahane said after the match, as quoted from ESPNcricinfo.

2025-04-11T21:14:59.472077+00:00 IST

"Try to focus on my strength”: Narine

Sunil Narine produced a sensational all-round performance to guide Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash at Chennai on Friday. The win marked KKR's third triumph in six matches this season, propelling them to third place on the points table.

2025-04-11T21:10:35.188968+00:00 IST

We did not have enough runs on the board: MS Dhoni

After losing the clash against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) stand-in skipper MS Dhoni opened up on the reason behind the team's loss in the 25th encounter of the cash-rich league.

2025-04-11T21:07:11.838372+00:00 IST

"As middle order, we are ready for any situation": GT's Shahrukh Khan

Of the six times, Shahrukh Khan has batted at No. 4 in the Indian Premier League (IPL), he has faced 20 or more deliveries on only three occasions. In Gujarat Titans' (GT) IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Ahmedabad, he made the most of the opportunity.

2025-04-11T18:28:15.287465+00:00 IST

Sunrisers Hyderabad are very dangerous side: Nehal Wadhera

After a solid 18-run win over Chennai Super Kings earlier this week in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League, Punjab Kings are all set to face off against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, on Saturday. While the Shreyas Iyer side has won three out of their four games, the hosts have lost four games on the trot and are in search of a win. But Punjab Kings youngster Nehal Wadhera insisted that his side will not take the opposition lightly ahead of the upcoming encounter.

2025-04-11T17:43:35.568019+00:00 IST

Narine’s all-round brilliance powers KKR to thumping win over CSK

Sunil Narine turned in a match-winning all-round performance to help the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) return to winning ways with a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at Chennai on Friday.

2025-04-11T17:33:22.600902+00:00 IST

“Representing your home side is special feeling”: Nehal Wadhera

Nehal Wadhera is set to embark on a new chapter in his Indian Premier League (IPL) journey, this time with the Punjab Kings (PBKS). The left-handed batter, who previously turned heads with his promising performances, is now embracing the opportunity to represent his home team with passion and purpose

2025-04-11T17:21:22.140373+00:00 IST

Dhawan hails IPL youngstersters Digvesh, Priyansh and Badoni

Shikhar Dhawan may have taken a step back from international cricket, but his influence on the game continues in unexpected ways. This IPL season, as emerging names like Priyansh Arya, Digvesh Rathi, and Ayush Badoni make their presence felt, a quiet connection links them back to Delhi's vibrant cricket scene and to Shikhar Dhawan himself.

2025-04-11T17:02:27.317511+00:00 IST

ICC Women’s CWCQ 2025 Day 3: Dominant Pakistan outclass Scotland,

Hosts Pakistan continued their impressive run at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 Qualifier, making it two wins in two matches with a convincing victory over Scotland. Meanwhile, the West Indies held their nerve in a last-over thriller to clinch a narrow win against a spirited Ireland side, as per the official website of ICC.

2025-04-11T16:47:25.161296+00:00 IST

IPL 2025: KKR spinners restrict CSK to 103/9 in 20 overs

Kolkata Knight Riders' spinners Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy and Moeen Ali's exceptional bowling performance restricted the five-time champions Chennai Super Kings to 103/9 in their 20 overs at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.

2025-04-11T16:31:05.564218+00:00 IST

Dhoni returns as skipper, but KKR win toss and opt to bowl

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday in the 25th encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). MS Dhoni made a much-anticipated return to captaincy for the Chennai-based side following Ruturaj Gaikwad's injury.

2025-04-11T14:07:20.127377+00:00 IST

Nehal Wadhera opens up on his maiden IPL fifty against CSK

Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Punjab Kings (PBKS) left-hand batter Nehal Wadhera recalled one of his most cherished knocks, which came against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai during the 2023 edition of the cash-rich league.

2025-04-11T12:29:30.196741+00:00 IST

KL Rahul reveals inspiration behind celebration after DC win

Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul opened up on his now-viral celebration following win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the movie which inspired it.

2025-04-11T09:47:59.631203+00:00 IST

Norwich Football's Jeffery speaks on Chennaiyin FC partnership

Jeffery, along with Chennaiyin FC COO Akhil Prakash, spoke to ANI about the partnerships, its methodologies, long-term goals etc.

2025-04-11T08:37:24.625284+00:00 IST

Rob Key speaks on Stokes' white-ball future with England

Key was speaking on Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

2025-04-11T06:03:18.013804+00:00 IST

Varun Aaron hails DC's "great value for investment" Vipraj Nigam

Vipraj's miserly, economic leg-spin was one of the great highlights of DC's win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at M Chinnnaswammy Stadium on Thursday. He took 2/18 in four overs at an economy rate of 4.5 and his wicket-tally included a prestigious, priceless scalp of iconic Virat Kohli and all-rounder Krunal Pandya.

2025-04-11T05:21:20.535115+00:00 IST

"Even better than his masterclass....": Boucher hails KL's knock

KL's calm-as-a-monk knock of 93 in just 53 balls following an early batting collapse helped DC continue their unbeaten run in the IPL 2025, registering their fourth win while condemning hosts RCB to their second loss, with both coming at the home venue of M Chinnnaswammy Stadium.

2025-04-11T05:05:40.834916+00:00 IST

Rob Key backs Brook to bring calm as England captain

Key was speaking on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast as Brook is all set to kickstart his era when England take on West Indies at home across three ODIs and as many T20Is from May 29, followed by a white-ball series against South Africa at home in September. Brook has overtaken the position of former T20 World Cup 2022-winning captain Jos Butter, who resigned after a series of disappointing ICC event showings, which included a seventh-place finish with just three wins while defending the title in World Cup 2023, a run to the semifinal of ICC T20 World Cup 2024 and a winless ICC Champions Trophy campaign.

2025-04-11T04:43:58.651527+00:00 IST

Ellyse Perry inks deal with Hampshire

Taking to their official website, Hampshire County Cricket Club announced, "Ellyse Perry Signs For Hampshire. The Australian, widely regarded as one of the greatest female cricketers of all time, will play for Hampshire this July in what is viewed as a significant moment in women's domestic cricket in the country."

2025-04-11T04:42:53.341475+00:00 IST

"When he has given himself more freedom...": RCB mentor hails KL

KL stamped his authority against his former team at his domestic home ground as his knock of 93* in 53 during a tough-looking chase of 164 runs condemned RCB to their second-successive loss at home on Thursday.

2025-04-11T03:48:53.029795+00:00 IST

RCB overtake DC in unwanted list amid poor run at Chinnaswamy

The Red and Gold outfit has looked like a different team this season, with their middle-order and bowling making contributions that give hope for a maiden trophy run. While they have looked unstoppable away from home, with three big wins against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and five-time champion teams Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), they have registered two back-to-back losses after posting totals in 160s at Bengaluru.

2025-04-11T03:25:35.182693+00:00 IST