Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s rough start at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium continued as Delhi Capitals extended their perfect record in the season with a dominant six-wicket win on Thursday. Led by a sensational unbeaten 93 from KL Rahul, DC chased down 164 with 13 balls to spare, marking their fourth consecutive victory in IPL 2025.For RCB, the wait for a home win goes on—after Smriti Mandhana’s side failed to secure a WPL win at the venue, the men’s team has now suffered back-to-back defeats at their fortress. Ironically, the downfall came at the hands of familiar faces. Mohammed Siraj tormented them
The Wankhede Stadium witnessed a pulsating clash between two IPL giants as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a thrilling 12-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) in a high-scoring contest of the IPL 2025 season. Despite a remarkable comeback partnership by MI skipper Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma, it was Krunal Pandya—ironically, a former MI stalwart—who sealed the match for RCB with a brilliant final over.Chasing a daunting target of 222, MI looked down and out before Hardik and Tilak launched a stunning assault, adding 89 runs off just 34 balls for the fifth wicket. Their counter-attack brought Mumbai back into
MS Dhoni, one of Indian cricket's most iconic figures, has finally addressed the swirling speculations regarding his retirement from the Indian Premier League (IPL). Following Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) crushing 50-run defeat against the Delhi Capitals on Saturday, fans and critics alike began to wonder if the 2025 season could be Dhoni's final campaign as a player. However, in a recent podcast with entrepreneur Raj Shamani, Dhoni offered clarity on his future, putting a pause to the growing chatter.The 43-year-old former India captain stated that he’s not in a rush to make any decisions and prefers to take things one
Match Details: Teams: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) vs Mumbai Indians (MI) Venue: Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow Date & Time: Friday, April 4, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST Live Streaming: JioHotstar Live Broadcast: Star Sports Mumbai Indians' Recent Performance: MI secured their first victory of IPL 2025 against Kolkata Knight Riders. Debutant Ashwani Kumar took a historic four-wicket haul, restricting KKR to 116. Ryan Rickelton’s 62-run knock led MI to a comfortable win in just 13 overs. Hardik Pandya’s
In the IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) gear up for another exciting season. Both teams have made strategic changes, strengthening their squads to contend for the title. Let’s break down their strengths, weaknesses, and head-to-head record. RCB’s Strengths and WeaknessesRCB boasts a powerful batting lineup led by Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Liam Livingstone. This trio provides stability and firepower at the top. The team also benefits from a well-balanced group of all-rounders, including Krunal Pandya, Jacob Bethell, and Tim David, adding depth to both batting and bowling departments. Additionally, the arrival of Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record in IPL 2025: Complete Stats and Key PerformersKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to face off in the opening match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams have had intense battles over the years, with KKR holding an upper hand in their overall head-to-head encounters. As anticipation builds for this exciting clash, let’s take a look at their head-to-head record, performance at Eden Gardens, and top individual stats in their IPL history.KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head RecordTotal Matches Played: 34KKR Wins: 20RCB Wins: 14Last Encounter: KKR defeated RCB by
Mumbai Indians will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 23, but without their regular captain, Hardik Pandya. Pandya will miss the high-voltage encounter due to a one-match suspension carried over from IPL 2024 after his third slow over-rate offence. As a result, star batsman Suryakumar Yadav will step in as the stand-in captain for the season opener.Hardik Pandya’s Suspension Carries Over from Last SeasonHardik's suspension stems from Mumbai Indians’ final league match of IPL 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), where the team failed to maintain the required
The Mumbai Indians secured their second Women’s Premier League (WPL) title in three seasons by defeating the Delhi Capitals by eight runs in the final on Saturday. Nat Sciver-Brunt played a crucial role in Mumbai’s victory, taking three key wickets, including those of Meg Lanning and Marizanne Kapp. Batting first, Mumbai Indians set a target of 150 runs, thanks to a stellar 66 from captain Harmanpreet Kaur and an essential contribution from Sciver-Brunt. Mumbai had a shaky start, struggling at 14/2, but Harmanpreet and Sciver-Brunt built a steady partnership. However, a sudden collapse saw Mumbai lose four wickets for just
Real Madrid secured a hard-fought place in the Champions League quarter-finals after defeating rivals Atletico Madrid 4-2 on penalties, despite a 1-0 extra-time loss in the second leg on Wednesday. The victory sees Madrid continue their dominance over Atletico in the competition, maintaining their record of never being eliminated by their city rivals in Europe.Atletico came out strong at the Metropolitano Stadium, pressing from the first whistle. Their efforts paid off instantly, with Conor Gallagher scoring just 27 seconds into the game. Rodrigo De Paul’s cross found Gallagher, who pounced on Raul Asencio’s defensive
