Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by four wickets, eliminating the five-time champions from the IPL 2025 playoff race. Shreyas Iyer's 72 and Prabhsimran Singh's 54 powered Punjab's chase of 191. Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick dismantled CSK's late surge, despite Sam Curran's impressive 88. Punjab rose to second in the points table with this victory.from Sports News: Cricket Live Scores, IPL 2025, Latest Updates on Cricket, Football, NBA, NFL, WWE, NHL, MMA, F1 & More https://ift.tt/z7Gpkfw
Punjab Kings showcased an all-round performance, dismantling Chennai Super Kings' playoff aspirations with a four-wicket victory at Chepauk. Yuzvendra Chahal's game-changing hat-trick restricted CSK to 190, while Shreyas Iyer's commanding 72 guided Punjab to a crucial win. This defeat officially eliminates CSK from the IPL 2025 playoff race, while Punjab climbs to second in the standings.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting sensation, has captured the attention of cricket legends like Michael Hussey and James Hopes. Hussey likened Vaibhav's explosive batting to Adam Gilchrist's, emphasizing his fearless approach against top bowlers. Hopes highlighted the confidence of 'Gen Z' batters and the strong position of Indian cricket in white-ball formats, noting the exposure young talents receive in India.
Following their IPL match, Delhi Capitals' Kuldeep Yadav playfully slapped KKR's Rinku Singh, both representing Uttar Pradesh, in a friendly exchange. KKR defeated DC by 14 runs, boosting their playoff hopes. KKR's innings was propelled by Angkrish Raghuvanshi (44) and Rinku Singh (36), while Sunil Narine's 3/29 restricted DC to 190/9 despite contributions from Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel.
Kolkata Knight Riders secured a 14-run victory against Delhi Capitals in a thrilling IPL 2025 match. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy's spin bowling restricted Delhi's chase. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Rinku Singh contributed crucial runs for Kolkata. Faf du Plessis and Axar Patel's partnership couldn't save Delhi. Kolkata's win keeps their playoff hopes alive, intensifying the competition.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, etched his name in IPL history by smashing the fastest century by an Indian in the IPL. His explosive 101 off 38 balls propelled Rajasthan Royals to an eight-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans. Suryavanshi's record-breaking innings, laced with 11 sixes, overshadowed Shubman Gill's 84, reviving Rajasthan's playoff aspirations.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old prodigy, etched his name in IPL history by smashing the fastest century by an Indian, achieving the milestone in just 38 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans. His explosive innings of 101 propelled Rajasthan to an eight-wicket victory.
KL Rahul, after a stellar performance in ODIs, including the 2023 World Cup and Champions Trophy, aims to reclaim his spot in India's T20I squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. Despite being overlooked for the recent T20 World Cup, his current form in the IPL 2025, where he is the leading run-scorer for Delhi Capitals, is promising.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a six-wicket victory against Delhi Capitals, propelled by Krunal Pandya's unbeaten 73 and Virat Kohli's steady 51. Mumbai Indians dominated Lucknow Super Giants with a 54-run win, fueled by Ryan Rickelton and Suryakumar Yadav's explosive batting. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult spearheaded MI's bowling attack, restricting LSG and solidifying MI's strong position in the tournament.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Delhi Capitals by six wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, securing the top spot in the IPL 2025 points table with 14 points. RCB's Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood restricted DC to 162/8. Despite an early wobble, Virat Kohli's 51 and Krunal Pandya's unbeaten 73 guided RCB to victory, with Tim David adding a quickfire 19*.
Mumbai Indians, riding on a four-game winning streak, face Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial IPL mid-table clash. Both teams are tied at 10 points, battling for a top spot. Mumbai's key players like Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya are in top form, while Lucknow relies on their overseas stars.
Rain played spoilsport at Eden Gardens, forcing defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings to share points in their IPL 2025 clash. Punjab, propelled by a 120-run opening stand from Priyansh Arya (69) and Prabhsimran Singh (83), posted a formidable 201/4.
The Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings match in the Indian Premier League 2025 got called off. Rain played spoilsport at Eden Gardens. Punjab Kings scored 201 for 4, with Arya and Prabhsimran hitting half-centuries. KKR's chase was cut short. Both teams shared a point. Punjab Kings are now fourth in the standings. Kolkata Knight Riders are seventh.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets, keeping their playoff hopes alive while virtually knocking CSK out of the tournament. SRH chased down CSK's 154-run target in 18.4 overs, marking their first-ever win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. With the victory, SRH leapfrogged Rajasthan Royals to move into seventh place on the points table. Meanwhile, CSK, with just two wins from nine matches, are all but out of the tournament.
Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at Chepauk, marking their first-ever win at the venue. Harshal Patel's impressive 4 for 28 restricted CSK to 154, a target SRH chased down in 18.4 overs, led by Ishan Kishan's 44 and a crucial unbroken partnership between Kamindu Mendis and Nitish Kumar Reddy.
Sunrisers Hyderabad spoiled MS Dhoni's 400th T20 appearance, defeating Chennai Super Kings by five runs. Harshal Patel's impressive 4 for 28 led SRH's dominant pace attack, restricting CSK to 154 in pursuit of 149. Despite resistance from Brevis and Mhatre, CSK lost wickets consistently, ultimately succumbing to SRH's relentless bowling performance.
Sunrisers Hyderabad broke their losing streak with a dominant five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, marking their first win at the venue. SRH's pace attack, led by Harshal Patel's 4 for 28, restricted CSK to 154. Ishan Kishan's 44 and a late partnership sealed the win, boosting SRH's playoff hopes while deepening CSK's struggles.
Rajasthan Royals are facing a tough time in the IPL, having lost five consecutive matches, including a recent defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Sunil Gavaskar has expressed his disappointment with RR's approach, especially considering Rahul Dravid's presence as coach. The team struggles with Sanju Samson's injury and inconsistent performances from key players, impacting their chances of making the playoffs.
Josh Hazlewood's impressive 4/33 led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an 11-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling IPL match. Bengaluru scored 205-5, powered by Virat Kohli's 70. Rajasthan faltered despite promising starts from Yashasvi Jaiswal and other top-order batters. Key wickets by Hazlewood in the final overs sealed the win for Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a crucial victory against Rajasthan Royals, fueled by Virat Kohli's composed seventy and Josh Hazlewood's game-changing final overs. Kohli's innings anchored Bengaluru's innings, while Hazlewood's exceptional death bowling restricted Rajasthan's chase, ultimately sealing an eleven-run win for the home side. This victory propelled Bengaluru to third place, while Rajasthan's playoff aspirations suffered a setback.
Colin Munro ignited controversy in the PSL by accusing Iftikhar Ahmed of chucking during Islamabad United's successful chase against Multan Sultans. Munro's gesture prompted a heated exchange, but Islamabad United secured their fifth consecutive win, propelled by Andries Gous's unbeaten 80. Earlier, Multan Sultans posted 168 for 5, with Usman Khan scoring 61.
Ishan Kishan's bizarre dismissal in the IPL clash between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians has sparked debate. Despite replays showing no contact between bat and ball, and no appeal from MI, Kishan walked, seemingly convinced he edged it. This unusual incident occurred during an SRH batting collapse, leaving commentators like Harsha Bhogle perplexed.
Sachin Tendulkar, celebrated his 52nd birthday, remains cricket's highest run-scorer with 34,357 runs across 664 international appearances. His influence extends globally, inspiring modern stars like Kohli and Smith. Tendulkar's career highlights include winning the 2011 World Cup and setting numerous records, solidifying his legacy as the "God of Cricket," despite Kohli surpassing his ODI century record.
Trent Boult's devastating spell dismantled Sunrisers Hyderabad's batting lineup, while Rohit Sharma's composed innings guided Mumbai Indians to a comfortable seven-wicket victory. Boult's early strikes and Sharma's anchoring knock propelled MI back into the top four, leaving SRH struggling to stay afloat in the IPL 2025 standings. Suryakumar Yadav's explosive finish sealed the win for Mumbai.
KL Rahul's unbeaten half-century powered Delhi Capitals to an eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul, playing against his former team, reached the 5,000-run milestone in the IPL during his innings. Abishek Porel's aggressive knock of 51 also contributed significantly to Delhi's successful chase of 160, while Mukesh Kumar's four-wicket haul restricted Lucknow to a manageable total.
Rajasthan Royals are facing a challenging IPL-2025 season. Sanju Samson's early injury and subsequent absence forced Riyan Parag to step in as captain, a decision that has drawn criticism due to the team's underwhelming performance. Parag's captaincy record stands at one win in four matches. Samson will miss the upcoming game against RCB as he recovers from an abdominal injury.
Shubman Gill's masterful 90 and Sai Sudharsan's consistent form, scoring 52, propelled Gujarat Titans to a 39-run victory over Kolkata Knight Riders. Their dominant opening partnership set the stage for GT's 198/3. Rashid Khan's crucial wickets and disciplined bowling stifled KKR's chase, securing GT's top position in the league with their sixth win.
Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs, strengthening their position at the top of the IPL points table. Shubman Gill's impressive 90 and B Sai Sudharsan's 52 powered GT to 198/3. KKR's Ajinkya Rahane scored a half-century, but a middle-order collapse and Prasidh Krishna's late strikes sealed GT's victory.
Holger Rune secured his first title since April 2023 by defeating world number two Carlos Alcaraz in the Barcelona Open final with a score of 7-6 (8/6), 6-2. Rune's nearly flawless performance marked only the second time Alcaraz has been defeated on clay in his last 23 matches.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru surged into the IPL 2025 playoff contention after defeating Punjab Kings, while Mumbai Indians bolstered their chances with a dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings. RCB's win propelled them to third place in the standings, joining Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals and PBKS in the top four.
Jos Buttler's explosive 97* powered Gujarat Titans to a seven-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in a high-scoring chase. Simultaneously, Avesh Khan's masterful final over secured a thrilling two-run win for Lucknow Super Giants against Rajasthan Royals. Buttler's innings and Avesh's clutch performance defined a day of nail-biting IPL action, with GT topping the table and LSG reviving their campaign.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old batting prodigy, became the youngest IPL player for Rajasthan Royals, smashing a six on his first ball. His impressive 34-run innings and partnership with Yashasvi Jaiswal caught the eye of Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Despite Suryavanshi's debut and other strong performances, the Royals narrowly lost to Lucknow Super Giants by 2 runs.
The Rajasthan Royals (RR) are under scrutiny after a string of disappointing performances, placing them in the bottom half of the IPL table. Their retention choices, particularly letting go of key players like Buttler and Chahal, have been questioned. While Archer's improved bowling is a positive, the rest of the bowling attack struggles.
In a rain-curtailed IPL match, Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru by five wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Tim David's aggressive half-century helped RCB post a modest 95/9. Nehal Wadhera's composed innings guided PBKS to victory in 12.1 overs, despite Hazlewood's impressive bowling. The defeat marked RCB’s third consecutive loss at home this season, continuing a worrying trend for the Bengaluru-based franchise.
In a bowler-dominated match, Nehal Wadhera's crucial unbeaten 33 propelled Punjab Kings to victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, inflicting their third home defeat. Tim David's unbeaten fifty helped RCB reach 95/9 in a rain-shortened game, but Wadhera's aggressive hitting against Hazlewood and Sharma turned the tide, securing PBKS's climb to second place in the points table.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a batting disaster against Punjab Kings in a rain-shortened IPL 2025 match, managing only 95 runs for 9 wickets. This dismal performance ranks among the tournament's lowest scores, reminiscent of their infamous 49 all out in 2017.
Hardik Pandya lauded Mumbai Indians' bowlers for their strategic variations on a slow pitch, leading to a four-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. MI's disciplined bowling restricted SRH to 162, which they chased down with ease, thanks to Will Jacks' all-round performance. Pat Cummins acknowledged SRH's total was insufficient on the challenging Wankhede surface.
KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy has questioned the no-ball call during the MI vs SRH match, triggered by Heinrich Klaasen's glove placement. The incident saw Ryan Rickelton initially dismissed, then revived by the umpire's intervention, sparking debate over the fairness to the bowler. Despite the controversy, MI defeated SRH by five wickets, continuing their winning momentum after restricting SRH to 162/5.
Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, will face Sunrisers Hyderabad, captained by Pat Cummins, at Wankhede Stadium. Both teams aim to climb the IPL standings after securing only two wins each in six matches. MI's Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma's recent form, along with Naman Dhir's contributions, offer positives.
Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling Super Over victory against Rajasthan Royals after a tie at 188. Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling in the final over and Super Over, along with crucial run-outs, shifted the game's momentum. KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs then propelled Delhi to victory, chasing 12 runs in just four balls, while Axar Patel's team now leads the table.
In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter, Delhi Capitals secured a dramatic Super Over victory against Rajasthan Royals. Mitchell Starc's composed bowling in the final over and Super Over restricted Rajasthan, while Tristan Stubbs sealed the win with a six. Sandeep Sharma struggled under pressure, faltering in both the final over and Super Over.
Delhi Capitals secured a thrilling Super Over victory against Rajasthan Royals, propelling them to the top of the IPL 2025 points table. Mitchell Starc's late heroics, including a crucial yorker and composed final over, forced the Super Over after Rajasthan faltered in their chase of 189.
After a setback against Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, aim to rebound against a struggling Rajasthan Royals side. Karun Nair's impressive form bolsters Delhi's batting, while their spin attack, spearheaded by Kuldeep Yadav, poses a threat. Rajasthan Royals seek consistency, hoping Jofra Archer finds his rhythm to strengthen their bowling unit in this crucial encounter.
Yuzvendra Chahal's exceptional leg-spin propelled Punjab Kings to an improbable victory against Kolkata Knight Riders, defending a meager 111. Chahal's 4/28 triggered a dramatic collapse, as KKR faltered from a comfortable 62/2 to 95 all out. Marco Jansen's crucial wickets sealed the heist, overshadowing Kolkata's earlier dominance with the ball.
Ajinkya Rahane shouldered the blame after Kolkata Knight Riders' shocking collapse against Punjab Kings, despite being comfortably placed to chase 112. KKR lost seven wickets for just 24 runs in six overs, turning a seemingly assured victory into a historic defeat. Rahane emphasized the need for batsmen to take responsibility and remain positive for the remaining half of the tournament.
Punjab Kings, reeling from a high-scoring defeat and struggling with bowling woes, face a confident Kolkata Knight Riders in Mullanpur. Key concerns for PBKS include their leaky bowling attack, reliance on underperforming overseas players, and sloppy fielding. KKR, boosted by a recent victory, will look to exploit Punjab's weaknesses with their strong batting lineup and versatile spin options.
Chennai Super Kings defeated Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets. This victory broke Chennai's five-match losing streak. Rishabh Pant scored 63 for Lucknow. Ravindra Jadeja took two wickets for Chennai. Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni formed a crucial partnership. Chennai chased down the target with three balls remaining.
Chennai Super Kings snapped their five-match losing streak with a thrilling five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, fueled by MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube's explosive partnership. Chasing 167, CSK overcame a middle-order wobble, while LSG's Rishabh Pant's half-century went in vain. Dube credited Dhoni's aggressive batting for easing the pressure during the chase.
Chennai Super Kings, enduring a five-match losing streak and struggling with batting woes, seek redemption against the confident Lucknow Super Giants. LSG, positioned fourth with four wins, aim to maintain their momentum. Historically, LSG holds a 3-1 head-to-head advantage, setting the stage for a crucial clash at the Ekana Cricket Stadium with favourable weather conditions expected.
In a stunning turn of events at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Capitals suffered a dramatic collapse, losing by 12 runs to Mumbai Indians after three consecutive run-outs. Chasing 206, Delhi faltered in the final overs, while Karun Nair's impressive 89 went in vain. Mumbai's total was built on Tilak Varma's 59 and crucial contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and others.