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
India continued their dominant run in ICC tournaments, defeating New Zealand in a hard-fought final to extend their unbeaten streak. With this victory, India now holds two of the four ICC trophies, having lost in the final of the other two. In their last three ICC tournaments, India has won 22 of their 23 completed matches, showcasing remarkable consistency and depth.Winning the toss proved crucial as New Zealand, despite a flying start of 69 for 1 in the powerplay, struggled against India's high-quality spin attack. On a pitch offering minimal turn, India's spinners bowled 38 overs, conceding just 144 runs
As India and New Zealand prepare to clash in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final at the Dubai International Stadium, the scorching heat and spin-friendly pitch are set to play a crucial role. With temperatures around 32°C, captains face a tough decision at the toss. While teams have preferred chasing, minimal dew might make batting first a viable strategy if a competitive total is posted.Dubai's surface has favoured spinners throughout the tournament, making stroke play difficult once the ball softens. The Powerplay remains the best time to bat, but adapting to slower conditions in the middle overs will be key.
The semi-final line-up for the Champions Trophy 2025 has been confirmed following India’s dominant victory over New Zealand in their final group-stage match. With this win, India secured the top spot in Group A and will face Australia in the first semi-final, while New Zealand will take on South Africa in the second semi-final.New Zealand is set to depart for Lahore early on March 3 to prepare for their crucial semi-final against South Africa. Meanwhile, India and Australia will battle it out on March 4 in Dubai. The second semi-final between New Zealand and South Africa is scheduled for March
Afghanistan stunned England with a thrilling 8-run victory in the 2025 Champions Trophy at Lahore, knocking them out of the tournament. Ibrahim Zadran's sensational 177 off 146 balls, the highest individual score in Champions Trophy history, rescued Afghanistan from early trouble at 37/3. His aggressive knock, supported by Azmatullah Omarzai's quickfire 41 off 31, propelled Afghanistan to 325/7.England's chase, led by Joe Root’s sublime 120, seemed on track despite early setbacks. Phil Salt and Jamie Smith fell cheaply, but Root stabilized the innings alongside Ben Duckett. However, Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi broke partnerships at crucial junctures. Jos Buttler’s sluggish
Team India delivered a masterclass performance in match two of the ICC Champions Trophy in Dubai, defeating Bangladesh by six wickets. Bangladesh, chasing their own target, managed only 228 all out in 49.4 overs, with their innings collapsing early when they lost five wickets in the powerplay, reducing them to 35/5. India, led by Rohit Sharma, capitalized on this early advantage. Fast bowlers Mohammed Shami, Harshit Rana, and spinner Axar Patel set the tone for India, keeping Bangladesh in check from the onset. Although Bangladesh’s Towhid Hridoy and Jaker Ali later staged a remarkable
