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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has announced a cash prize of Rs 10 lakh for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi in recognition of his extraordinary performance in IPL 2025. Vaibhav, playing for Rajasthan Royals, made history by scoring a blistering century off just 35 balls against Gujarat Titans, becoming the youngest player ever to score a century in senior T20 cricket and the fastest Indian to reach an IPL hundred. His innings featured 11 sixes and 7 fours, helping Rajasthan Royals secure an emphatic eight-wicket victory. Nitish Kumar personally congratulated Vaibhav and spoke to him over the phone following the match. The Chief Minister expressed pride in Vaibhav’s talent and hard work, recalling a meeting with the young cricketer and his father in 2024 when he wished him a bright future. He hailed Vaibhav as a new hope for Indian cricket and wished him success in creating new records and bringing glory to the country. Vaibhav hails from Motipur in Bihar’s Samastipur district, and h...

Rajasthan Royals’ bowling coach Shane Bond publicly acknowledged their playoff elimination after managing just 4 points from 9 matches (2 wins), admitting the team was “probably out” mathematically. Speaking ahead of Monday’s clash against Gujarat Titans, Bond stressed the need to salvage pride in their remaining fixtures. “We’re 2–7… jeez, where we could sit on the table,” Bond said, reflecting on missed opportunities, including collapses in three winnable chases. Injuries, notably Sanju Samson’s absence, and middle-order frailty under Riyan Parag’s leadership exacerbated their woes. Despite the bleak outlook, Bond emphasized professional pride: “There’s a lot to play for — pride, contracts, fans.” RR’s five-match losing streak, their worst since 2009–10, has left them 9th with a -0.625 NRR. With a maximum of 14 points possible, RR’s fate hinges on miraculous rival collapses, but Bond’s focus remains on regaining competitiveness: “We’ll get stuck into the next four or five games.”

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their three-match home losing streak in IPL 2025 with an 11-run win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli (70 off 42) and Devdutt Padikkal (50 off 27) propelled RCB to 205/5 with a 95-run second-wicket stand, while Josh Hazlewood (4/33) and Krunal Pandya (2/31) starred with the ball. Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed 49 off 19 balls (7 fours, 3 sixes), helping RR reach 72/2 in the powerplay. Nitish Rana (28) and Riyan Parag (22) kept hopes alive before Hazlewood’s double-wicket 19th over (1 run, 2 wickets) sealed the game. Dhruv Jurel fought with a 34-ball 47, but RR finished at 194/9, suffering their fifth straight loss and elimination from playoff contention. Hazlewood’s penultimate-over heroics, including the wickets of Jurel and Shimron Hetmyer, left RR needing 17 off the final six balls, which proved insurmountable. The win kept RCB’s playoff hopes alive, while RR’s campaign ended with 2 wins in 8 matches.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar acknowledged the Chinnaswamy Stadium’s unpredictable pitches but refused to use them as an excuse for the team’s three consecutive home losses in IPL 2025. Despite a flawless five-match away winning streak, RCB’s home struggles have raised concerns, with Patidar admitting, “We haven’t played good cricket here.” Ahead of their April 24 match against Rajasthan Royals, Patidar emphasized adapting quickly to conditions: “The toss isn’t in our control, so we focus on batting first effectively. The wickets are tricky, but that’s no excuse.” RCB’s home games have seen collapses, including a 95/9 debacle against Punjab Kings, where Tim David’s late surge (50 off 26) averted total embarrassment. Patidar stressed learning from errors while staying present-focused: “In this league, you move on quickly. We don’t dwell on past losses.” RCB’s away dominance, including wins over Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, contrasts sharply with th...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has launched a new Super Kings Academy in Puducherry, marking a significant expansion of the franchise’s cricket development initiatives beyond Tamil Nadu. This move follows the establishment of 12 centers across Tamil Nadu and recent launches in other regions, including Delhi NCR. The Puducherry academy aims to provide aspiring cricketers with access to world-class training facilities and coaching methodologies inspired by the CSK franchise. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who recently took over the CSK captaincy, expressed his enthusiasm about the academy’s launch, encouraging young boys and girls in Puducherry to begin their cricketing journey and "Train Like a Super King." The academy is designed to nurture local talent by offering professional coaching, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and exposure to the Super Kings’ successful cricketing philosophy. CSK CEO KS Viswanathan highlighted that the academy’s expansion into Puducherry an...

Indian cricket stars Jasprit Bumrah and Smriti Mandhana have been named Wisden’s Leading Cricketers in the World for 2024, a prestigious recognition announced in the 2025 edition of the Wisden Cricketers’ Almanack. Bumrah received the honor in the men’s category, while Mandhana was recognized as the leading woman cricketer, marking a landmark achievement for Indian cricket. Bumrah’s 2024 was exceptional across formats. He took 71 Test wickets at an average of 14.92, the most wickets by any bowler in a calendar year at such an economy. He became the first bowler to reach 200 Test wickets at an average below 20, an unprecedented feat.  His match-winning spells included dismantling England’s top order and delivering crucial performances in India’s T20 World Cup victory, where he was named Player of the Tournament with 15 wickets at an economy rate of 4.17. His leadership cameo as stand-in captain in Perth also drew praise. Smriti Mandhana set a new record by scoring 1,659 internationa...

The home team, KKR, is coming off a disappointing defeat to Punjab Kings, where they were bowled out for a mere 95 while chasing just 112. Despite being heavy favorites at 62/2, they suffered a surprising collapse, thanks to quality bowling from Yuzvendra Chahal and pacers Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen.  This loss exposed KKR’s vulnerability under pressure and their inconsistent batting. However, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, and Harshit Rana have impressed with the ball, especially in the middle overs. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side is currently in sixth place with three wins from seven games. On the other hand, the Gujarat Titans have been a solid unit this season, especially with their batting. In their latest clash, GT chased down a 204-run target against Delhi Capitals, thanks to Jos Buttler’s unbeaten 97 off 51 balls. His knock was instrumental in scripting GT’s first successful chase of a 200+ target.  Valuable support from Sai Sudharsan and Sherfane Rutherford help...

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins’ future in IPL 2025 has come under scrutiny amid a string of disappointing results and fresh speculation about his availability. On Friday, Cummins’ wife, Becky, posted Instagram stories suggesting she was leaving India, with captions like “Goodbye, India. We have loved visiting this beautiful country,” and a reference to Cummins “overpacking.” However, it remains unclear whether Cummins is also departing or simply seeing his family off. SRH, runners-up in IPL 2024, have struggled this season, winning just two of their seven matches — both at home in Hyderabad. The team remains winless in away fixtures and currently sits near the bottom of the table. Cummins, who was retained for a hefty sum after leading SRH to last year’s final, has faced criticism for his own form. In six games, he has managed just four wickets at an average of 56.5 and an economy rate of nearly 11, contributing to the team’s bowling woes. If Cummins is forced to miss ma...

The vice-captain of the Delhi Capitals (DC), Faf du Plessis, has not played since suffering an injury on the road against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 10. The captain of DC, Axar Patel, is sure of du Plessis’s current fitness status and does not know the specifics of the injury, but he hopes to return for Saturday’s away match against Gujarat Titans (GT). Following DC’s victory over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Super Overs, Axar remarked, “I was informed that he wouldn’t be able to play three matches — that’s the time he needs to recover — and two matches are done.” “Perhaps he will participate in the Gujarat match. However, the physical therapist must attest to the advancement of his recovery. In the 17th over of the chase, Kuldeep Yadav tumbled severely while trying to field a ball in the deep, raising further concerns about injuries for DC. After the physiotherapist examined his bowling shoulder, he left right away. According to Axar, “I have no update on Kuldeep yet.” “If...

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pace sensation Mayank Yadav has rejoined the team for IPL 2025 after receiving clearance from the BCCI Centre of Excellence. However, his availability for LSG’s upcoming match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on April 19 will depend on a series of fitness tests conducted by team physio Ashish Kaushik. The 22-year-old pacer has been out of action since October 2024 due to a back injury and a subsequent toe injury. Mayank, who impressed last season with seven wickets in four matches at an economy of 6.98, is known for his raw pace, clocking speeds up to 157 kmph. Despite his potential, injuries have plagued his career, with five stress fractures in his back over the past two years. LSG is expected to proceed cautiously with Mayank to avoid further setbacks. LSG has faced multiple injury concerns this season, with pacers Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan, and Akash Deep missing games. Shardul Thakur was brought in as a replacement and has performed decently so far. Currently...

Punjab Kings (PBKS) have suffered a significant blow with fast bowler Lockie Ferguson likely to miss the remainder of IPL 2025 due to a serious injury. Ferguson, who is known for his pace, was forced to leave the field after bowling just two deliveries against Sunrisers Hyderabad, clutching his left thigh in discomfort. PBKS fast bowling coach James Hopes confirmed that Ferguson is out indefinitely, with a low chance of returning before the end of the tournament. This injury continues a troubling trend for Ferguson, who had previously missed the Champions Trophy due to a hamstring issue and also suffered a calf injury late in 2024. Ferguson’s absence creates a significant void in PBKS’ pace attack, as he had been crucial in the middle overs, picking up five wickets in four matches this season. PBKS are currently sixth in the points table with three wins and two losses. They may consider replacing Ferguson with overseas options like Xavier Bartlett or Azmatullah Omarzai or rely on India...

Delhi Capitals (DC) captain Axar Patel faced a setback during his team’s thrilling 12-run loss to Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday. Apart from witnessing their winning streak being broken, DC suffered another blow as Axar was fined ₹12 lakh for maintaining a slow over rate during the match.  The penalty was imposed under Article 2.22 of the IPL Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offenses. As this was DC’s first offense of the season, Axar avoided harsher penalties. Despite having three spinners in their lineup, DC failed to complete their overs within the allotted time, leading to the fine. The IPL media release confirmed the penalty, stating, “As this was his team’s first offense of the season under Article 2.22, Patel was fined ₹12 lakh.” In the match, MI posted a challenging total of 205/5, powered by Tilak Varma’s gritty 59 and contributions from Ryan Rickelton (41), Suryakumar Yadav (40), and Naman Dhir (38 not out).  DC came clo...

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) suffered a humiliating defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their IPL 2025 clash at the Chepauk Stadium on Friday. On MS Dhoni’s return as captain after 682 days, CSK registered their lowest-ever IPL total at home, collapsing to 103/9 in 20 overs. KKR comfortably chased down the target in just 10.1 overs, winning by eight wickets. The batting woes for CSK began early, with openers Devon Conway and Rachin RachinRavindra struggling. Conway scored a sluggish 12 off 10 balls before falling to Moeen Ali, while Ravindra managed just 4 off 9 deliveries.  The middle order crumbled under pressure, with Dhoni walking in at №9 and scoring only 1 run. Sunil Narine was the star with the ball for KKR, picking up three wickets, while Varun Chakravarthy and Harshit Rana claimed two each. KKR’s chase was a mere formality, led by Ajinkya Rahane and Quinton de Kock. Rahane’s unbeaten knock ensured KKR cruised to victory with ease. CSK’s dismal performance highlights...

CSK have been on a losing streak of four games after clinching a victory in their first game of the season. After their four-wicket win against Mumbai Indians, they’ve just not been able to click as a unit. They have lost all of their games while chasing totals. KKR has already played five games, winning two and losing three. They have appeared to have a well-balanced composition despite their poor start to the season. They would be ready to return with a victory in this match, much like CSK. Check all the details given below regarding the match: CSK vs KKR IPL Match Details Match : CSK vs KKR 25th Match of IPL 2025 Captains: Ajinkya Rahane is going to lead Kolkata Knight Riders Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead Chennai Super Kings When : Friday, April 11th, 2025 The match is going to start at 07.30 p.m. (IST) Venue : MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Head-to-head of these two teams:  Both teams have played 29 matches against each other. The Chennai Super Kings have won 19 games wi...

In the 23rd match of IPL 2025, Gujarat Titans convincingly defeated Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The Titans posted a formidable total of 217/6, with Sai Sudharsan leading the charge with an impressive 82 runs. Jos Buttler and Shahrukh Khan also contributed significantly with 36 runs each. In response, the Royals struggled to chase down the target, managing only 159 runs in 19.2 overs. Shimron Hetmyer was the top scorer for RR with 52 runs, but it wasn’t enough to prevent a comprehensive defeat. The Royals’ bowling effort was led by Tushar Deshpande and Maheesh Theekshana, who each took two wickets. This win propelled the Titans to the top of the IPL standings, while the Royals faced a setback in their quest for playoff momentum. The match highlighted the Titans’ strong bowling unit, particularly Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna, who have been instrumental in their recent success.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) star Shashank Singh played a pivotal role in his team’s thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025 on Tuesday night. Alongside centurion Priyansh Arya, Shashank contributed an unbeaten 52 off 36 balls, helping PBKS post a massive total of 219 runs. His composed innings further solidified his reputation as an emerging finisher in the league. After the match, Shashank emphasized the importance of staying focused, stating, “When you enter the field, you don’t think about past or future performances. It’s just the bat and the ball. My goal was to stay on the wicket and maximize scoring.” He credited cricket legends Brian Lara and Ricky Ponting for guiding his development.  Reflecting on their mentorship, he said, “Sir Lara taught me how to approach my batting, especially as someone who times the ball rather than just hitting it hard. Ricky Ponting’s belief in me before this IPL season was crucial when I wasn’t performing well in nets.” Shashank also pr...

Sunil Narine’s struggles as an opener in IPL 2025 have raised concerns for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). In three matches so far, the Caribbean all-rounder has managed scores of 44, 0, and 7, failing to replicate his stellar performances from IPL 2024.  His inability to build partnerships with fellow opener Quinton de Kock has further compounded KKR’s woes at the top order. This contrasts sharply with Narine’s success last season, where he thrived alongside Phil Salt under Gautam Gambhir’s mentorship. With Narine misfiring, the pressure has shifted to the rest of the batting lineup. KKR might benefit from moving him back to the lower order temporarily. A natural replacement as opener could be skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who is in excellent form.  Rahane has scored 56, 18, 11, and 38 in four IPL 2025 games and showcased remarkable consistency in domestic tournaments like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (469 runs at an average of 58.62). His proven ability to excel as an opener makes him...

In a dramatic turn of events during the IPL 2025 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT), substitute fielder Glenn Phillips suffered a freak injury. The incident occurred in the sixth over when Phillips, known for his exceptional fielding skills, charged in to field a shot by Ishan Kishan off Prasidh Krishna. As he threw the ball, he immediately fell to the ground in pain, indicating a possible groin injury. Phillips, who was not part of the starting XI for GT, was seen hobbling off the field, requiring support from his teammates. The injury appears to be a groin strain, although official confirmation is awaited. This setback could be concerning for GT, especially with Kagiso Rabada unavailable due to personal reasons. Phillips’ fielding prowess has been a highlight of his career, with numerous impressive catches and run-outs. His injury will be closely monitored by GT, who are currently in strong form with two wins from three matches. 

Mumbai Indians fans have received a boost as star pacer Jasprit Bumrah is nearing his return to cricket action in IPL 2025. Bumrah, who has been recovering from a lower back stress injury since January, is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. Although he will miss at least the next two matches for Mumbai Indians, including the games against Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, his progress is encouraging. Bumrah has been gradually increasing his bowling workload to prevent a potential stress fracture, and he is close to taking the final round of fitness tests. Once he receives clearance from the BCCI medical team, he will be able to join the Mumbai Indians squad and participate in the remainder of the IPL matches.  This cautious approach is also influenced by India’s upcoming Test series in England, where Bumrah’s fitness will be crucial. Despite the delay, fans are optimistic about his eventual return, which could si...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Andy Flower heaped praise on Mohammed Siraj after his match-winning performance against his former team in the IPL 2025 clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Representing Gujarat Titans, Siraj delivered a stunning spell, taking 3/19 in four overs and dismissing key RCB batters Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, and Liam Livingstone. His efforts earned him the Player of the Match award and played a pivotal role in Gujarat’s eight-wicket victory. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Flower lauded Siraj for his precise line and lengths, calling his spell “outstanding.” Despite releasing Siraj ahead of the IPL 2025 auction, Flower emphasized that RCB still holds him in high regard. “We all rate Siraj very highly, and we love him. I wish him all the success in the world,” Flower said. At the post-match presentation, Siraj expressed his emotions about returning to Bengaluru after spending seven years with RCB. “I was a bit emotional. I changed my ...

RCB has won its last two matches and has been successful in chasing and defending, respectively. For RCB, this will be their first game at home, and they will be excited to play in front of their fans, who are expected to turn up in huge numbers. The Rajat Patidar-led team has looked clinical this season so far, making sure they cover all the boxes. With most of the players turning up in crucial times, RCB has earned the rewards for it. Meanwhile, the Gujarat-based franchise had a promising yet disappointing start to the season. Playing Punjab Kings at home, the side was hammered for 243 runs in their allotted overs that night, courtesy of Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya, and Shashank Singh.  Notably, GT gave a tough fight till the end but was restricted to 232, eventually losing the game by 11 runs. However, in their last game against the Mumbai Indians, they made sure to finish on the winning side and did so, thanks to their brilliance in both the batting and bowling departments. Che...

Virat Kohli has set his sights on the 2027 ODI World Cup, aiming to add another ICC trophy to his illustrious career. Following India’s Champions Trophy triumph in 2025 and a heartbreaking loss in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia, Kohli has dismissed retirement rumors and reaffirmed his commitment to the 50-over format. The batting maestro, who was part of India’s victorious 2011 World Cup squad under MS Dhoni, is determined to end India’s 16-year wait for another ODI title. At an event in Mumbai, Kohli hinted at his next big goal, saying, “Maybe try to win the next World Cup.” His statement was met with applause, reflecting fans’ hopes for another stellar campaign. Kohli was the leading run-scorer in the 2023 World Cup but fell short of lifting the trophy as India lost in the summit clash. While Kohli retired from T20Is after India’s 2024 World Cup win, he remains integral to India’s ODI plans alongside Rohit Sharma. Head coach Gautam Gambhir has emphasized their importance ...