Mumbai Indians won their first IPL 2025 match against Kolkata Knight Riders with a convincing performance. Despite this, former England captain Michael Vaughan questioned Rohit Sharma's place in the team due to his poor batting form. While Vaughan acknowledged Rohit's past contributions, he stresses the need for immediate improvement to maintain his position in the playing XI.from Sports News: Live Scores, Latest Updates on Cricket, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MMA, F1 & More https://ift.tt/SLYQyIA
Ashwani Kumar's impressive four-wicket haul on IPL debut and Ryan Rickelton's unbeaten 62 helped Mumbai Indians secure a commanding eight-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. Kumar became the first Indian to take four wickets on IPL debut, contributing significantly to KKR's collapse at 116 all out.
Mumbai Indians' pacer Ashwani Kumar impressed everyone with his 4/24 on an IPL debut, leading his team to an eight-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders. Ashwani's performance was instrumental in bundling KKR out for 116, marking him as a promising future talent. KKR’s innings started on a disastrous note as Sunil Narine was bowled for a duck by Trent Boult in the very first over. The collapse continued when Quinton de Kock (1) followed in the next over, caught by Ashwani off Deepak Chahar.
Mumbai Indians made IPL history by becoming the first team to win 10 matches against a single opponent at one venue, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Stadium. MI restricted KKR to 116 runs, with Ashwani Kumar taking four wickets. Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav led the chase, securing an eight-wicket victory with over seven overs remaining.
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik created a major upset by defeating Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7/4), 7-6 (7/4) to win the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. The 19-year-old, ranked 54th in the world, secured his first ATP Tour title, preventing Djokovic from clinching his 100th professional title.
Wanindu Hasaranga's 4/35 helped Rajasthan Royals clinch a six-run win over Chennai Super Kings, despite Ruturaj Gaikwad's 63. Mitchell Starc's 5/35 powered Delhi Capitals to a seven-wicket victory against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Faf du Plessis' 50 set up the chase, with Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs steering Delhi home. Rajasthan and Delhi both secured crucial wins.
Sandeep Sharma successfully defended 20 runs in the final over against MS Dhoni, leading Rajasthan Royals to a six-run victory against Chennai Super Kings. Despite Dhoni’s efforts, Sharma's composed performance and a crucial catch by Shimron Hetmyer sealed the win, as CSK fell just short of Rajasthan Royals’ 182/9 total. With this thrilling victory, Rajasthan Royals gained crucial momentum and will now shift their focus to their next clash against Punjab Kings on Saturday.
Rajasthan Royals posted an AI-generated image of Wanindu Hasaranga celebrating after dismissing Vijay Shankar in an IPL 2024 match. The artwork, styled like a Studio Ghibli animation, mirrored the 'Jhukega Nahi' pose from the movie Pushpa. This highlighted the match where Rajasthan set a target of 183 for Chennai Super Kings, with Hasaranga's breakthrough as a key moment.
In a heated IPL clash, Hardik Pandya and R Sai Kishore had a brief confrontation during Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians' match. Pandya, who performed well with the ball, failed with the bat, contributing to Mumbai's second loss. Post-match, tempers cooled as the players hugged, putting an end to their on-field spat.
Gujarat Titans secured a 36-run victory over Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 match at Ahmedabad. GT openers Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill provided a powerful start, helping set a target of 197 runs. Despite efforts from MI’s Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, GT’s bowling attack, led by Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, ensured the win.
In the IPL 2025 clash at Ahmedabad, Rohit Sharma reached a milestone of 600 fours, becoming the fourth player to achieve this. Despite being dismissed for 8 runs by Mohammed Siraj, his achievement secures his place in IPL history. The top three players with most fours are Shikhar Dhawan, Virat Kohli and David Warner.
After auction snub and exclusion from the Test squad, Shardul proves doubters wrong with important performances for LSG.
MS Dhoni becomes Chennai Super Kings' highest run-scorer in IPL history with 4699 runs, surpassing Suresh Raina. Despite Dhoni's efforts, CSK could not chase down RCB's 196, managing only 146/8. RCB end their 17-year drought at Chepauk, powered by Rajat Patidar’s 51 and notable contributions from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 50 runs in the Indian Premier League match. Rajat Patidar scored a crucial 51 runs while Josh Hazlewood's bowling figures of 3/21 stalled CSK's chase. Despite MS Dhoni's late efforts, CSK finished at 146/8, falling short of the 197-run target.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their 17-year drought at MA Chidambaram Stadium by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs in an IPL 2025 clash. RCB posted a formidable 196/7 with key contributions from Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt and Virat Kohli. Despite MS Dhoni's late efforts, CSK's chase faltered, marking RCB's first win at Chepauk since 2008.
Novak Djokovic advanced to the Miami Open semi-finals, defeating Sebastian Korda in straight sets. Djokovic's exceptional serving performance was key to his success. Jakub Mensik also reached his first Masters semi-final, and in the women's event, Jessica Pegula will face Aryna Sabalenka in the final after overcoming Alexandra Eala.
Virat Kohli is intensely preparing for RCB's match against CSK, showing his hunger to improve even further. RCB mentor Dinesh Karthik praised Kohli's focus and confidence. Meanwhile, CSK's Rachin Ravindra, with his ability to handle spin and a strong recent performance, is highlighted as a potential game-changer by coach Stephen Fleming.
Chennai Super Kings face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a high-stakes match at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Friday. The rivalry is fueled by past encounters and regional proximity. CSK's dominance since 2008 is threatened by RCB's determination led by Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar. CSK's concern is Pathirana's injury, impacting their bowling strength.
Shardul Thakur's brilliant 4-wicket haul and Nicholas Pooran's explosive 70 off 26 balls guided Lucknow Super Giants to a five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2025. LSG chased down 191 runs with 23 balls to spare, asserting their dominance in the match. Kishan, SRH’s centurion from the previous game, was dismissed for a golden duck, putting the home side on the back foot.
Sunil Gavaskar highlights Rahul Dravid's decision to share prize money equally among his support staff after the T20 World Cup, questioning if current coach Gautam Gambhir will do the same following the Champions Trophy win. Gavaskar praised BCCI's generous financial rewards for players and staff, demonstrating appreciation for their efforts.
During an IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, a fan invaded the pitch to touch RR's stand-in captain Riyan Parag's feet. This was Parag's debut as IPL captain in Assam. Though Parag performed modestly, the incident highlighted his growing popularity. RR remains winless and will face Chennai Super Kings next.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured their first IPL 2025 win with an emphatic eight-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals, led by Quinton de Kock's explosive innings. Under new captain Ajinkya Rahane, KKR's disciplined bowling restricted RR to 151, which they chased down comfortably. With this dominant win, KKR not only got off the mark in IPL 2025 but also sent a strong statement to their rivals. Under Rahane’s leadership, the team has gained momentum, with de Kock leading the charge in spectacular fashion.
Shreyas Iyer's impressive 97 powerfully led Punjab Kings to an 11-run triumph over Gujarat Titans in a high-scoring IPL 2025 clash. Gujarat Titans fell short of the 244-run target, scoring 232/5. Arshdeep Singh took 2/36, with PBKS setting a record T20 total at the venue. Iyer's innings featured nine sixes and five fours in his 42-ball knock.
Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings to a thrilling 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 opener. Iyer's unbeaten 97 and tactical leadership helped Punjab set a massive 243/5. Gujarat's chase fell short despite strong efforts from their batsmen. Iyer’s selfless gameplay and strategic thinking earned him the Player of the Match title. Punjab Kings will next face Lucknow Super Giants on April 1 at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.
Lucknow Super Giants owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen having a conversation with newly installed captain Rishabh Pant after their IPL 2025 loss to Delhi Capitals. Pant had a disappointing debut, failing to make significant contributions both with the bat and as a captain. Despite a strong position, LSG couldn't secure the win, largely due to Ashutosh Sharma's brilliant 66* for DC.
Sunrisers Hyderabad lead the IPL 2025 points table with a 44-run win over Rajasthan Royals, thanks to Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 106. Chennai Super Kings secure a close win over Mumbai Indians. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, also victorious in their opening match, sit in second place. Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals face heavy defeats, occupying the bottom spots.
As the Punjab Kings prepare for their IPL 2025 opener against Gujarat Titans, the team is still deciding on its opening combination. Under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and guidance of Ricky Ponting, they focus on a cohesive and dynamic unit. Assistant coach Brad Haddin remains optimistic and praises Iyer's leadership, emphasizing readiness and team culture.
Harbhajan Singh made a controversial comment comparing Jofra Archer to a 'black taxi' during an IPL 2025 match, causing backlash on social media. Archer had a forgetful record-breaking expensive performance, conceding 76 runs without a wicket against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 286 in the fixture
Afghanistan's Noor Ahmad made a stellar debut for CSK, taking a four-wicket haul to lead his team to a win over MI in their IPL 2025 opener. His performance restricted MI to 155/9, with Ahmad outshining with 4 for 18. Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten 65 ensured CSK’s chase was successful, sealing victory in 19.1 overs.
Pranati Nayak finished behind American duo Jayla Hang, Claire Pease to earn her first international medal of the year
Suryakumar Yadav is optimistic about the upcoming IPL season despite a recent dry spell with the bat. He remains flexible in the batting order, focusing on consistency and maintaining a clear mindset. The season carries extra significance as he aims to regain form for the Indian cricket team. He will lead the Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings in the absence of suspended Hardik Pandya.
Virat Kohli reached a milestone of over 1,000 runs against Kolkata Knight Riders by scoring 59 not out, leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory. Kohli's solid partnership with Phil Salt, and a strong bowling performance from RCB, enabled them to chase down the target of 175 in just 16.2 overs.
Former heavyweight champion George Foreman, famous for fighting Muhammad Ali in 1974, passed away at 76. Born in Texas, he turned to boxing in his teens, winning Olympic gold and the world title twice. Later a preacher, Foreman also became known for his kitchen appliance endorsements. He leaves behind a large family.
Persistent drizzle interrupted practice sessions of KKR and RCB at Eden Gardens, ahead of their IPL 2025 opener. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of severe weather including thundersqualls and moderate rainfall, potentially disrupting the planned opening ceremony and match schedules.
Indian badminton player Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian, ranked 64th, stunned world no. 2 Anders Antonsen at the Swiss Open Super 300 tournament, winning in three games. The Indian women's doubles team of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand also advanced to the semifinals. Other Indian players Isharani Baruah and Anupama Upadhyaya faced tough losses in their matches.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are set to sign Shardul Thakur after an ACL injury ruled out Mohsin Khan for the 2025 IPL season. With several key seamers recovering, Thakur's experience will be crucial. Mentor Zaheer Khan emphasized a dynamic approach to managing player injuries.