In a high-scoring Indian Premier League match, Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 97 and Shashank Singh's quickfire 44 helped Punjab Kings post a massive total of 243 for 5. Despite some strong batting performances from Gujarat Titans, including Sai Sudharsan's 74 and Jos Buttler's 54, they fell short of the target by 11 runs. This win keeps Punjab Kings in the race for a playoff spot in the tournament.
In a highly anticipated IPL 2025 match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma was on the receiving end of a clever prank by CSK fans. After Sharma had made fun of the team and their supporters in a pre-match video, CSK fans played the popular song, "Dosa, Idly, Sambar, Chutney" by the DJ at the stadium when Sharma was dismissed by Noor Ahmad. Despite this moment of victory for the CSK fans, RCB ultimately came out on top with a 50-run win, thanks to the performance of Australian seamer Hazlewood and RCB skipper Rajat Patidar.
After Chennai Super Kings' biggest home defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, coach Stephen Fleming expressed his disappointment over the conditions at Chepauk, saying there was no 'home advantage' for CSK. He further stated that they have been struggling to read the pitch at Chepauk in recent years and it's not the same pitch where four spinners could easily dominate. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also agreed with Fleming's thoughts, stating that the pitch got slower and sticky during their chase. Stay updated on all the latest news and updates of IPL 2025, including points table, teams, schedule, most runs and wickets, and live cricket scores. Also, don't miss out on other sports news and cricket updates.
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a remarkable comeback to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for IPL 2025, picking up 182 wickets in 214 matches. During the Chennai Super Kings' clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Ashwin surpassed Sunil Narine to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL. Despite their loss, RCB also made history by defeating CSK for the first time at the Yellow Army's home ground of Chepauk Stadium since 2008.
Despite a strong performance from Babar Azam, Pakistan fell short in their first ODI against New Zealand, thanks to a batting collapse. With Babar joining the ranks of top half-century makers for Pakistan, the team was unable to secure a win, with little support from other batters and strong performances from New Zealand's Mark Chapman and Daryl Mitchell.
In an exciting match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB made history by defeating CSK at their home ground after 17 years. Rajat Patidar shined with a half-century and Tim David's explosive cameo took RCB close to the 200-run mark. However, it was the hug between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at the end of the match that stole the show and went viral on social media. CSK's performance was lackluster as they slumped to a big defeat, with the only positives being Dhoni's unbeaten 30 and his stumping of Phil Salt, along with Noor's three-wicket haul.
The 4th Annual Waccamaw Sportsmen's Expo in Conway was kicked off with an exciting all-day competition from DockDogs on Friday, March 28. Dogs showcased their skills in high-flying competitions against the backdrop of a bright sun and the smell of spring, delighting audiences at the Town Green.
RCB put on a dominant performance against CSK, with a strong batting display and a disciplined bowling effort. Their stellar performance started right from the PowerPlay, with Phil Salt setting the pace with a quickfire 32. Despite a slow start from captain Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar made CSK pay for their fielding errors in the middle overs, with a flurry of boundaries to boost RCB's run rate and set them up for a big finish. In the end, RCB emerged victorious with a 50-run victory over CSK.
Yograj Singh, father of legendary Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh, has made headlines for his remarks about MS Dhoni in the past. However, in a recent interview, Yograj stated that he has never differentiated between Dhoni and other Indian cricketers. This is a shift from his earlier comments where he blamed Dhoni for cutting Yuvraj's career short. As Dhoni continues to play at the age of 43, Yograj's statements add a new perspective to the relationship between the two former teammates.
The BCCI secretary will meet with the Indian men's cricket team head coach and chief selector during an IPL match in Guwahati to discuss the central contracts. Due to personal reasons, the announcement of the contracts has been delayed, but efforts will be made to reach a decision during the meeting on March 30th. Additionally, there are plans to make changes to the Indian support staff, with current members possibly being let go and new replacements being brought in.
Shannon Sharpe has taken aim at Luka Doncic's on-court complaining, claiming that it is hurting the Los Angeles Lakers. Sharpe argues that while Doncic is busy begging for calls, the game continues, leaving the Lakers vulnerable on defense. He wants Doncic to follow in the footsteps of teammate LeBron James and cut out the constant pleas to referees. Doncic has recognized this flaw himself and hopes to work on it in the future.