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.from Cricket News: IPL Cricket Live Score, Results, Upcoming IPL match Schedules | Times of India https://ift.tt/475aNby
Yuzvendra Chahal delivered a game-changing performance for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings, claiming a hat-trick and four wickets in a single over. His exceptional bowling not only restricted CSK to 190 but also etched his name in IPL history. Chahal's unique celebration, inspired by his own memes, added to the excitement, marking a memorable moment in the 2025 season.
Yuzvendra Chahal took a hat-trick for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings. He dismissed MS Dhoni and three others in a single over. This performance shifted the game's momentum. RJ Mahvash praised Chahal on social media. Her post sparked interest due to dating rumours. Chahal's figures were four for 32. This was his second IPL hat-trick.
Sunil Narine's stellar all-round performance propelled Kolkata Knight Riders to a crucial 14-run victory over Delhi Capitals in a thrilling IPL encounter. Narine's explosive 27 and impressive 3-29 restricted Delhi to 190-9, despite Faf du Plessis's valiant 62. Kolkata's challenging 204-9 was built upon Narine and Gurbaz's quickfire start and Raghuvanshi's resilient 44, keeping their playoff hopes alive.
Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs, snapping their three-match winless streak. KKR's Sunil Narine's all-round performance and crucial wickets of Axar Patel and Faf du Plessis turned the game. Despite a strong start, KKR's innings slowed, while DC's struggles against spin continued, with the visitors' spinners claiming multiple wickets.
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.
A dramatic final over defined Kolkata Knight Riders' innings against Delhi Capitals. Andre Russell's monstrous six and a series of wickets, including a stunning catch, electrified the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi's bizarre review for a non-existent edge after a run-out added to the spectacle. KKR ultimately reached 204/9, but the over's thrilling twists and turns stole the show.
Shikhar Dhawan has strongly condemned Shahid Afridi's remarks blaming the Indian Army for the Pahalgam terror attack. Afridi questioned the army's efficiency and Pakistan's alleged involvement, drawing sharp criticism. Dhawan reminded Afridi of India's victory in Kargil and urged him to focus on his own country's progress instead of making baseless comments. He also expressed pride in the Indian Army.
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*.
Rishabh Pant's struggles deepened as Lucknow Super Giants suffered a heavy defeat to Mumbai Indians, compounded by a slow over-rate fine of Rs 24 lakh for Pant. His poor form with the bat continued, scoring only four runs during LSG's chase. Mumbai Indians, powered by Suryakumar Yadav and Jasprit Bumrah, secured their fifth consecutive win, leaving LSG's playoff hopes hanging.
Virat Kohli faced criticism after a run-out mix-up with Rajat Patidar during the DC vs RCB IPL 2025 match, leading to Patidar's dismissal for 6. This incident occurred with RCB struggling at 26/3 while chasing 163, adding pressure after their bowlers had earlier restricted DC to 162/8, despite Stubbs' late hitting and Rahul's patient innings.
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.
Prabhsimran Singh made history for Punjab Kings, becoming the first uncapped batter to surpass 1000 IPL runs. His explosive 83 against KKR, alongside Priyansh Arya's 69, propelled PBKS to a formidable 201/4. Prabhsimran's milestone and Arya's impressive debut season solidify Punjab's top order as they pursue their first IPL title.
Rain interrupted the Kolkata Knight Riders versus Punjab Kings match at Eden Gardens. Kolkata were at 7 for no loss after one over. Punjab Kings earlier posted 201/4, powered by Priyansh Arya's 69 and Prabhsimran Singh's 83. Kolkata Knight Riders bowlers pulled back things in the death overs. The cut-off time for a full match was a key point.
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.
Sourav Ganguly has firmly advocated for severing relations with Pakistan following the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 fatalities. He emphasised that terrorism should not be tolerated and strict measures are essential. The BCCI has condemned the attack, observing a minute's silence and wearing black armbands during an IPL match as a mark of respect.
Veteran spinner Amit Mishra has strongly criticised Riyan Parag's captaincy and performance after Rajasthan Royals' defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Mishra highlighted Parag's errors during crucial moments, including a dropped catch and poor shot selection, contributing to the loss. RR's batting faltered despite promising starts from Jaiswal and Jurel, while Hazlewood's exceptional bowling sealed RCB's victory, ending RR's playoff hopes.
Virat Kohli achieved a new milestone in T20 cricket. He now holds the record for the most half-centuries while batting first. This happened during the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals. Kohli scored 70 runs. RCB reached a total of 205/5. Sandeep Sharma and Jofra Archer took wickets for RR.
During an IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals, an umpire's hasty LBW decision created a stir. Initially signaling OUT on Krunal Pandya's appeal against Dhruv Jurel, the umpire quickly reversed his call to NOT OUT after Jurel's review showed a clear inside edge. Earlier, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal's half-centuries propelled RCB to 205/5 in Bengaluru.
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.
Ishan Kishan's controversial dismissal, marked by an umpire's questionable decision and Kishan's premature walk, ignited social media during the Sunrisers Hyderabad-Mumbai Indians IPL match. Despite a strong recovery led by Heinrich Klaasen and Abhinav Manohar, Hyderabad posted 143 for eight after an early collapse triggered by Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar.
Delhi Capitals secured a dominant eight-wicket victory against Lucknow Super Giants, propelled by KL Rahul's unbeaten 57 and Abishek Porel's explosive 51. Rahul reached a milestone, becoming the fastest Indian to 5000 IPL runs. Mukesh Kumar's impressive 4/34 restricted LSG to 159/6, setting the stage for DC's comfortable chase and solidifying their second position on the points table.
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.
Astrologer Greenstone Lobo predicts changes for India's 2026 T20 World Cup team. KL Rahul may replace Rishabh Pant. Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill could step in for Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Shreyas Iyer might replace Shivam Dube. Vipraj Nigam is a long-term prospect for Ravindra Jadeja. Mayank Yadav could partner with Arshdeep Singh.
Gujarat Titans defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by 39 runs, propelled by a strong 114-run opening partnership between Shubman Gill (90) and Sai Sudharsan (52). KKR struggled to chase the 199-run target, managing only 159/8, with Ajinkya Rahane's 50 being the lone bright spot. GT's spinners, led by Rashid Khan, effectively stifled KKR's batting lineup, securing a comfortable victory.
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.
Australian legend Steve Waugh has urged Rohit Sharma to introspect about his commitment to Indian cricket and captaincy, especially with the England Test series looming. Waugh emphasised the importance of Test cricket's survival amidst the T20 rise and opposed a two-tier World Test Championship (WTC) format, fearing it would widen the gap between cricketing nations.
The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has objected to public criticism of their curator by commentators Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull, following remarks about Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) home pitch conditions. CAB has requested the BCCI to exclude them from commentary duties for KKR's home games.
Rohit Sharma etched his name in IPL history by becoming the first Indian cricketer to win 20 Player of the Match awards, achieving this milestone during Mumbai Indians' dominant victory over Chennai Super Kings. Sharma's unbeaten 76, along with Suryakumar Yadav's explosive 68, powered MI to a comfortable win. This achievement underscores Sharma's enduring impact and consistency in the IPL.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a dominant seven-wicket victory against Punjab Kings and amplified their win with a series of social media jabs. RCB cleverly referenced an old tweet from Salman Khan and trolled Punjab Kings by highlighting Virat Kohli's originality after Punjab mimicked his dance moves in a previous match. Kohli and Padikkal's stellar partnership ensured a comfortable chase.
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.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals' debutant, captivated the IPL with a rapid 34 off 20 balls, including two impressive sixes. Despite a promising start, his innings ended with a stumping, leading to visible emotion as he departed the field. His performance, however, has marked him as a player to watch for the future.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, the 14-year-old Rajasthan Royals player, marked his IPL debut in spectacular fashion. Becoming the youngest player in the league, he launched his first ball, bowled by Shardul Thakur of Lucknow Super Giants, for a massive six at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Suryavanshi joins a select group of batters who have achieved this feat in their inaugural IPL match.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru suffered a dramatic collapse against Punjab Kings, limping to 95/9 in their IPL clash. Harpreet Brar (3/14) and Arshdeep Singh (2/23) dismantled RCB's batting lineup, with only Tim David's explosive fifty (50 off 22 balls) providing resistance.
Babar Azam is facing a challenging period, struggling with form after a disappointing T20 Champions Trophy and subsequent drop from the national T20I squad. His PSL 2025 campaign with Peshawar Zalmi has also started poorly, with the team at the bottom and Babar recording low scores.
The IPL has lifted the ban on saliva for ball-polishing, reigniting reverse swing discussions. While some bowlers like Mitchell Starc are already showcasing its potential, Bhuvneshwar Kumar of RCB admits he'd forgotten about the rule change. He's now willing to experiment, highlighting the adaptability needed in cricket as the tournament progresses.
Yuzvendra Chahal, fresh from a match-winning 4/28 against KKR in IPL 2025, playfully teased teammate Nehal Wadhera, dubbing him a "mistri spinner" after a practice session. Chahal's performance equaled Sunil Narine’s record for most four-wicket hauls in IPL and helped PBKS defend a low total. He also surpassed Mohammad Nabi and Mohammad Amir to become India’s top T20 wicket-taker.
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.
Rajasthan Royals faced a setback as captain Sanju Samson retired hurt during their IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals after experiencing rib pain while batting. Samson, who had scored a quick 31, walked off the field, casting doubt on RR's campaign. Earlier, Delhi Capitals posted 188/5, with contributions from Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, and Abhishek Porel.
The ICC has lauded the selection of Fairgrounds in Pomona, Southern California, as the venue for cricket at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, marking the sport's return after 128 years. ICC Chair Jay Shah expressed enthusiasm for collaborating with the IOC to ensure cricket's success.
Punjab Kings achieved a historic feat by defending a meager total of 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders, securing a 16-run victory in a stunning turnaround at Mullanpur. Yuzvendra Chahal's exceptional bowling, with figures of 4 for 28, dismantled KKR's batting lineup, while Marco Jansen's early strikes further contributed to the collapse.
Xavier Bartlett made a promising IPL debut for Punjab Kings, taking a wicket in his first over against KKR. Despite PBKS's batting struggles, Bartlett contributed with the bat after his impressive performance in the Big Bash League, where he was the leading wicket-taker. His recent international success, including multiple wickets, highlights his potential impact for Punjab Kings this season.
MS Dhoni's vintage performance led Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL. Dhoni's unbeaten 26, along with Shivam Dube's 43*, secured the win, ending CSK's losing streak. It was Dhoni’s 16th Player of the Match award as captain, coming after a long gap of 2175 days — nearly six years.
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.
Shaik Rasheed, at 20 years and 202 days, became CSK's youngest-ever opener, surpassing Sam Curran's record. The Andhra native debuted against LSG, scoring a quickfire 27 off 19 balls, including six boundaries. His impressive start provided a solid foundation for CSK, marking only the third instance this season where they crossed 50 in the powerplay.
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.
Ayush Mhatre, a 17-year-old opener, is poised to join the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the remainder of the IPL season, stepping in as a potential replacement for the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad's elbow injury, sustained during a match against Rajasthan Royals, has sidelined him, leading CSK to consider Mhatre, who impressed talent scouts during mid-season trials.