After Paddy Pimblett's impressive win over Michael Chandler at UFC 314, a well-known MMA influencer is already predicting Pimblett's future success. The influencer confidently claims that by 2026, Pimblett will defeat current champion Islam Makhachev. Despite Chandler's attempts and an illegal shot, Paddy's ground and pound skills proved too much for the American. The MMA community is now buzzing with anticipation for what's to come for Pimblett in the sport.
After his victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix, McLaren's Oscar Piastri has surpassed his teammate Lando Norris as the betting favorite for the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship. Despite being the underdog according to British bookmakers before the season started, the young Australian has shown impressive form and taken the championship lead, making him the man to beat for the title. With the help of Sky Sports F1 this weekend, fans can catch all the thrilling action of the Saudi Arabian GP and see if Piastri can maintain his position as the top contender.
In a crucial IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Chennai Super Kings, captain Rishabh Pant's decision to not give spinner Ravi Bishnoi another over backfired as Dhoni led CSK to victory. With Shivam Dube struggling against spin and Dhoni's proven ability against pace, Bishnoi's fourth over was crucial. However, Pant opted for pacers Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur, who were ultimately unable to stop Dhoni's onslaught. Bishnoi defended his captain's decision, but it proved to be a costly mistake as CSK emerged victorious.
In a much-needed win for Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube's partnership led them to a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. After LSG's Rishabh Pant had returned to form with a half-century, CSK had to chase down 167 runs, which they successfully achieved with three balls to spare thanks to Dhoni (26 not out off 11 balls) and Dube (43 not out off 37 balls). Despite the efforts of LSG's bowlers, including Ravi Bishnoi's crucial dismissals, CSK's opening pair of Shaik Rasheed and Rachin Ravindra set the foundation for the win with a 52-run stand. However, it was Dhoni's late innings heroics that landed CSK the win and ended their five-match losing streak.
After five successive losses, Chennai Super Kings finally get a win in IPL 2025 as they defeat the hosts Lucknow by chasing down a total of 166 in the final over. The opener Khaleel Ahmed sets the tone for the game by taking early wickets which restricts Lucknow's start. Despite dropping R Ashwin and relying on the spin duo of Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj, it is Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni's partnership that ultimately leads to Chennai's victory. Dube scores the winning boundary off the third ball of the final over, highlighting his impact in the match.
Karun Nair made a stunning comeback to the IPL after three years, smashing a 40-ball 89 against the Mumbai Indians. His incredible strokeplay included taking on ace bowler Jasprit Bumrah, who himself got frustrated and engaged in a verbal spat with Nair. Eventually, it was Mumbai who emerged victorious by 12 runs but Nair's brilliant knock gave Delhi Capitals a fighting chance.
Young and promising batsman Shaik Rasheed has been handed his debut cap by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for their match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL 2025 season. This comes as a surprise since CSK is known for sticking to experienced players, but with a succession of poor performances, the team has opted for a youth-focused strategy. Rasheed's impressive domestic form and consistent run-scoring have earned him this opportunity to shine in the big league.
Mumbai Indians' fast-bowler Deepak Chahar made headlines in the IPL match against Delhi Capitals by taking the wicket of opener Jake Fraser-McGurk on the first ball of the second innings. This was the first time in three years that a bowler had taken a wicket on the first ball of an IPL innings, with the last time being in 2018. Chahar's impressive performance, along with Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam's wickets, helped limit the Delhi Capitals to 205/5, with Mumbai ultimately winning the match thanks to Tilak Varma's half-century.
Mumbai Indians pulled off a spectacular victory against Delhi Capitals in the latest IPL match. Karun Nair's explosive 89 runs off just 40 balls lifted MI from a precarious position to a much-needed win. However, amidst Nair's stunning performance, the match also witnessed a heated confrontation between him and Jasprit Bumrah. Nevertheless, Nair's focus and determination brought home a well-deserved win for his team.
In a highly-anticipated co-main event clash at UFC 314, rising star Paddy Pimblett proved his worth by defeating former title challenger Michael Chandler. With this impressive win, the 30-year-old lightweight has solidified his status as a legitimate contender for the 155-pound gold. In his post-fight interview, 'The Baddy' named top names like Dustin Poirier, Justin Gaethje, and Charles Oliveira for his next fight, showing that he is not afraid to take on the best in the division.