In a dominating show of skill and strategy, the Mumbai Indians cruised to a five-wicket victory over the Gujarat Giants in the Women's Premier League 2025 (WPL). Led by English all-rounder Nat Sciver, MI put on an authoritative performance with both bat and ball, securing their second consecutive win in the tournament. Despite a valiant effort from the home team and a spirited partnership by Simran Shaikh and Natalie Sciver, MI's dominance in the match remained unchallenged.
In the fourth match of the Women's Premier League, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed an excellent bowling performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by 60 runs. Led by Renuka Singh and Georgia Wareham's three-wicket hauls, RCB restricted DC to just 141 runs in 19.3 overs. Despite a solid 34 from Jemimah Rodrigues, Delhi could not handle the disciplined bowling from RCB, who now have two wins in the tournament.
Get ready for the 2025 Indian Premier League as the schedule is set to be announced on Sunday at 5:30 PM IST. The auction, held in Saudi Arabia's Jeddah, saw a staggering Rs467.95 crore being spent on 72 players. The bids for 12 sets of players were opened, but only 12 players failed to secure any bids, making it a successful evening for all involved. Watch the live announcement and telecasting on JioHotstar and StarSports to see which players your favorite team has acquired.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed the full schedule for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League. With 10 teams participating in 74 matches across 13 different venues, cricket fans can look forward to a jam-packed competition from March to May. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will kick off the season with a match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, which will be held at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. With the final match also scheduled to take place at the same venue, fans can expect a thrilling end to the season.
The highly anticipated schedule for the Indian Premier League 2025 was released, and Delhi Capitals are set to start their campaign with a match against Lucknow Super Giants in Vishakapatnam on March 24. After playing their first two home games in Vizag, the Delhi team will travel to Chennai, Bengaluru and Delhi for their next set of matches. They will then go on a series of away games before ending their group stage with an away match against Mumbai Indians. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see how the Delhi Capitals navigate their challenging schedule in the upcoming season.
The 2025 Indian Premier League schedule was announced by the BCCI on Sunday, with Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore set to kick off the tournament at Eden Gardens on March 22. The tournament will feature a total of 74 matches, with 13 venues hosting the games over 65 days. Expect plenty of exciting cricket action as the teams compete for the top spot in this highly anticipated event.
In this week's edition of The Radar, Sky Sports columnist Nick Wright delves into some of the key stories from the Premier League. He breaks down Mohamed Salah's astonishing numbers and how he proved to be the match-winner for Liverpool against Everton. Additionally, Wright highlights the pressure on Arsenal's Martin Odegaard to step up and the positive impact of Willy Boly's return for Wolves.
As the Premier League heads into an exciting weekend, news of key injuries have shaken up the upcoming matches. Man United will face Tottenham on Sunday without midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who is out for at least two weeks due to an injury sustained in training. This comes on the heels of an ankle ligament injury to Amad Diallo, which will also keep him out for several weeks. Both teams will undoubtedly feel the impact of these key absences as they face off on the pitch.
RCB has announced the replacement of the injured Shreyanka Patil in their Women's Premier League (WPL) 2025 squad with Gujarat Giants' all-rounder Sneha Rana. Rana, previously unsold at the WPL 2025 auction, has a record of six wickets in 12 games at an economy of 9.02. The reason for Patil's injury is still unknown, but she played a major role in RCB's previous title-winning campaign and is the tournament's leading wicket-taker with 13 wickets in eight games. Rana's arrival was announced by RCB through a social media post, expressing excitement for her role in the team.
Aston Villa are considering a summer move for Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson as they look to strengthen their attacking options following the departure of Jhon Duran. Jackson has previously worked with Villa manager Unai Emery at Villarreal and could be convinced to reunite with him at Villa Park. With only Ollie Watkins as their sole recognized center forward, Villa are in need of reinforcements and Jackson could be a valuable addition if his current club, Chelsea, decide to sell him. Other interested clubs, such as Atletico Madrid and Newcastle United, could also be in the mix for the talented striker's signature.