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.
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.
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.
In an exciting and back-and-forth fight, Alexander Volkanovski emerged victorious with a unanimous decision victory over Diego Lopes to reclaim the featherweight title at UFC 314 in Miami. The former champ, who had not competed since his defeat to Ilia Topuria last year, showed his dominance early on but faced adversity in a brief knockdown by Lopes. In the co-main event, rising star Paddy Pimblett delivered an impressive performance with a third round TKO victory over Michael Chandler, calling out top names in the lightweight division for his next fight.
On Saturday, Abhishek Sharma of Punjab Kings made history by hitting the highest individual score by an Indian player in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. His unbeaten knock of 141 runs off just 55 balls was dedicated to the fans of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), as he took out a note for the 'Orange Army' from his pocket after completing his hundred. SRH skipper Shreyas Iyer's curiosity to see what was written on the note left everyone in splits. Abhishek also broke several records, including hitting 116 runs in boundaries, the most by an SRH player in an innings.
Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a remarkable comeback after a strong start by Gujarat Titans in their IPL match in Lucknow. Skipper Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan's partnership of 120 runs for the first wicket provided a strong platform for a big total. However, the home bowlers made a valiant effort and restricted the visitors to 180 for six, with Sudharsan and Gill both scoring quick-fire half-centuries. This was the best opening wicket partnership of the season.
Lucknow Super Giants' all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will miss Saturday's match against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 due to his unwell daughter, as informed by captain Rishabh Pant. 28-year-old Delhi batter Himmat Singh will replace Marsh in the XI and will have to fill the gap left by the Australian player, who has been in great form in the tournament. Both teams are coming off wins and will look to continue their winning streak in this crucial match.
Gujarat Titans have suffered a major setback in their IPL 2025 campaign as New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips has been ruled out of the tournament following a groin injury. It happened during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6 when Phillips sustained the injury while fielding. With the team already missing the services of Kagiso Rabada, GT will have to find a suitable replacement for the all-rounder.
New Zealand's star all-rounder Glenn Phillips has abruptly left his IPL team, the Gujarat Titans, after rumors of a possible injury began to circulate. The 28-year-old, who impressed in the recently concluded Champions Trophy, was acquired by the Titans at auction for Rs 2 crore. Phillips' explosive ability and exceptional fielding skills made him a valuable addition to the team, but sources say he may have suffered an injury during a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6. The Titans have not yet commented on the matter, leaving their fans eager to know the extent of Phillips' injury and whether a replacement will be sought.
Delhi Capitals continued their unbeaten streak in the 2025 IPL season with a commanding victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Kuldeep Yadav's impressive bowling display, taking 2-17 in 4 overs, stifled RCB's batting lineup and played a crucial role in DC's win. K L Rahul's aggressive 93 off 53 balls also proved to be instrumental in securing the victory for DC.