Delhi Capitals pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohit-sharma">Mohit Sharma</a> believes bowlers finally have something to smile about in IPL 2025. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, he said the return of saliva application on the ball and a new rule allowing teams to change the ball giving bowlers more control and a fairer chance to perform.
&ldquo;100% it&rsquo;s helping,&rdquo; Mohit said when asked about using saliva again. &ldquo;In 70% of matches, the ball is tailing in. That&rsquo;s only because saliva is heavier than sweat. When one side of the ball is heavier, it helps in reverse swing. Sweat doesn&rsquo;t give that effect.&rdquo;
Use of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/saliva-ban">saliva</a> was banned in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic and it stayed for five years. Ahead of IPL 2025 though, most team captains requested that it (use of saliva) be brought back and the rule was changed consequently. For fast bowlers like Mohit, it&rsquo;s been a game-changer, especially in the second half of the innings when reverse swing becomes more effective.
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And that&rsquo;s not all, another new rule is also giving bowlers an advantage. The team bowling second can now change the ball anytime after the 10th over, even if there&rsquo;s no dew. This is especially useful when the ball gets too wet or soft, making it harder to grip and bowl accurately.&nbsp;
<h2>'I can go for my yorkers confidently'</h2>
Mohit shared an example from DC&rsquo;s last match against the Mumbai Indians. &ldquo;There was some dew, and MI changed the ball after 13 overs. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/karn-sharma">Karn Sharma</a> came in to bowl with the new ball, and it turned straightaway. He got Stubbs out in that same over.&rdquo;
Mohit explained that a dry, harder ball makes a big difference, especially in the death overs. &ldquo;If I&rsquo;m bowling the 14th or 15th over after the change, I can go for my yorkers confidently. The ball won&rsquo;t slip.&rdquo;
These two rule changes, the use of saliva and ball change, may seem small, but they&rsquo;re helping bowlers to get back in the contest. In a tournament usually ruled by batters, IPL 2025 is slowly turning into a season where bowlers can finally fight back.

Sports: Use of saliva was banned in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ahead of IPL 2025, most team captains requested that it (use of saliva) be brought back .

Delhi Capitals pacer Mohit Sharma believes bowlers finally have something to smile about in IPL 2025. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, he said the return of saliva application on the ball and a new rule allowing teams to change the ball giving bowlers more control and a fairer chance to perform. “100% it’s helping,” Mohit said when asked about using saliva again. “In 70% of matches, the ball is tailing in. That’s only because saliva is heavier than sweat. When one side of the ball is heavier, it helps in reverse swing. Sweat doesn’t give that effect.” Use of saliva was banned in 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic and it stayed for five years. Ahead of IPL 2025 though, most team captains requested that it (use of saliva) be brought back and the rule was changed consequently. For fast bowlers like Mohit, it’s been a game-changer, especially in the second half of the innings when reverse swing becomes more effective. Also Read: Commonwealth Games 2030: India bids to host centenary edition. Here’s who they’re up against! And that’s not all, another new rule is also giving bowlers an advantage. The team bowling second can now change the ball anytime after the 10th over, even if there’s no dew. This is especially useful when the ball gets too wet or soft, making it harder to grip and bowl accurately. 'I can go for my yorkers confidently' Mohit shared an example from DC’s last match against the Mumbai Indians. “There was some dew, and MI changed the ball after 13 overs. Karn Sharma came in to bowl with the new ball, and it turned straightaway. He got Stubbs out in that same over.” Mohit explained that a dry, harder ball makes a big difference, especially in the death overs. “If I’m bowling the 14th or 15th over after the change, I can go for my yorkers confidently. The ball won’t slip.” These two rule changes, the use of saliva and ball change, may seem small, but they’re helping bowlers to get back in the contest. In a tournament usually ruled by batters, IPL 2025 is slowly turning into a season where bowlers can finally fight back.

IPL 2025 | 'I can go for...,' DC pacer Mohit Sharma on ball change and use of saliva rules

Punjab Kings (PBKS) etched their name in the IPL history books on Tuesday (Apr 15) after pulling off an extraordinary win by defending just 111 runs against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). It was the lowest total ever defended in IPL history.
When Andre Russell was bowled, the last wicket for KKR, PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta couldn&rsquo;t hold her emotions. She leapt out of her seat, clapped with joy, and rushed onto the field to hug her players.&nbsp;
It was a heartwarming moment that went viral on social media, with fans praising her passion and presence. After the match she was seeing talking to the Punjab players and celebrating the win. Have a look at the video below:
The match looked to be in KKR&rsquo;s favour as the second innings began. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (37) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane had taken the team to 62-2 before Yuzvendra Chahal spun a web around the KKR's middle order.
Chahal bagged 4/28, dismissing captain Ajinkya Rahane, Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh and Ramanpreet Singh in quick succession.
Marco Jansen backed him brilliantly with 3/17, while Arshdeep Singh kept things tight with 1/11. Despite a few late blows from Russell (17), KKR &nbsp;crumbled for 95, handing Punjab a memorable 16-run win.
The victory pushed Punjab into the top four with eight points from six games. Meanwhile, the defending champions dropped to sixth in the table with four losses in seven matches.
Speaking after the game, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer said: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s tough to describe. I backed my gut and told Yuzi to breathe and stay calm. The boys stuck to the plan. Wins like this are special.&rdquo;
Zinta&rsquo;s animated celebration added to the charm of the evening. For fans, it wasn&rsquo;t just about a win, it was about belief, passion, and a little bit of Bollywood magic.

IPL 2025, PBKS vs KKR: It was a heartwarming moment after PBKS pulled off an extraordinary win by defending just 111 runs against KKR. cricket sports

Punjab Kings (PBKS) etched their name in the IPL history books on Tuesday (Apr 15) after pulling off an extraordinary win by defending just 111 runs against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). It was the lowest total ever defended in IPL history. When Andre Russell was bowled, the last wicket for KKR, PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta couldn’t hold her emotions. She leapt out of her seat, clapped with joy, and rushed onto the field to hug her players. It was a heartwarming moment that went viral on social media, with fans praising her passion and presence. After the match she was seeing talking to the Punjab players and celebrating the win. Have a look at the video below: The match looked to be in KKR’s favour as the second innings began. Angkrish Raghuvanshi (37) and skipper Ajinkya Rahane had taken the team to 62-2 before Yuzvendra Chahal spun a web around the KKR's middle order. Chahal bagged 4/28, dismissing captain Ajinkya Rahane, Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh and Ramanpreet Singh in quick succession. Marco Jansen backed him brilliantly with 3/17, while Arshdeep Singh kept things tight with 1/11. Despite a few late blows from Russell (17), KKR crumbled for 95, handing Punjab a memorable 16-run win. The victory pushed Punjab into the top four with eight points from six games. Meanwhile, the defending champions dropped to sixth in the table with four losses in seven matches. Speaking after the game, PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer said: “It’s tough to describe. I backed my gut and told Yuzi to breathe and stay calm. The boys stuck to the plan. Wins like this are special.” Zinta’s animated celebration added to the charm of the evening. For fans, it wasn’t just about a win, it was about belief, passion, and a little bit of Bollywood magic.

IPL 2025 | PBKS co-owner Preity Zinta can't keep calm while celebrating thrilling win over KKR - WATCH

DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction:&nbsp;Delhi Capitals could take the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) standings as they face Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (April 16). The contest will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as the hosts look to get back to winning ways with big names on offer in the Dream11. So here's a look at our predicted DC vs RR Dream11.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">DC vs RR Match Preview</h2>
Delhi Capitals lost a close contest against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, meaning their unbeaten run came to an end. Rajasthan Royals on the other hand could move in the top bracket in the IPL standings when they face Delhi in their traditional home of Arun Jaitley Stadium. &nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</h2>
Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson 
Batters: KL Rahul, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair 
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Axar Patel 
Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">DC vs RR Head-to-Head Records</h2>
Not much separates Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in terms of their head-to-head records. RR have a slight upper hand with 15-14 as the match between the sides has ended in a stalemate.&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices<o:p></o:p></h2>
1. Yashasvi Jaiswal 
Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting and scored 435 runs in 15 matches in the previous edition. He will be a good captaincy pick for this match.
2. KL Rahul
KL Rahul has won player of the match in the two matches this season having scored half centuries in both of them. He will be a good captaincy pick.
3. Karun Nair
After playing a stunning 89-run knock against Mumbai Indians, Karun Nair has been in excellent form and could be the wildcard pick for the Dream11.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">DC vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips<o:p></o:p></h2>
Karun Nair and Axar Patel should be good picks for the DC vs RR match as they are in great form. They can be a value addition to the side if picked.&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Team Analysis<o:p></o:p></h2>
DC: Delhi Capitals have four wins and a loss in the previous five matches. They lost the previous match against Mumbai Indians by 12 runs and are placed third in the table. &nbsp;They are playing at home and will look to take advantage of the conditions. This promises to be a closely fought game.
RR: The Rajasthan Royals are eighth in the points table with two wins and four losses in six matches. They suffered a defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the previous match by nine wickets. Rajasthan will be keen to do well at this venue and are in a desperate position to string up a few wins.&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report<o:p></o:p></h2>
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, where a quick outfield and short boundaries create the perfect setting for high-scoring encounters.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for DC vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket<o:p></o:p></h2>
Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Porel 
Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tristan Stubbs 
All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Riyan Parag 
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana 
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Match Prediction: Who Will Win DC vs RR?</h2>
DC suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday in a narrow defeat against Mumbai Indians, but apart from that they have been in great form. So we expect them to bounce back and win the match against Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;
Disclaimer: The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

India News | Cricket: Delhi Capitals could take the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) standings as they face Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (April 16).

DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Delhi Capitals could take the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) standings as they face Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (April 16). The contest will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi as the hosts look to get back to winning ways with big names on offer in the Dream11. So here's a look at our predicted DC vs RR Dream11. DC vs RR Match Preview Delhi Capitals lost a close contest against Mumbai Indians on Sunday, meaning their unbeaten run came to an end. Rajasthan Royals on the other hand could move in the top bracket in the IPL standings when they face Delhi in their traditional home of Arun Jaitley Stadium. DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson Batters: KL Rahul, Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Karun Nair All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga, Axar Patel Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc DC vs RR Head-to-Head Records Not much separates Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals in terms of their head-to-head records. RR have a slight upper hand with 15-14 as the match between the sides has ended in a stalemate. 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal Yashasvi Jaiswal will open the batting and scored 435 runs in 15 matches in the previous edition. He will be a good captaincy pick for this match. 2. KL Rahul KL Rahul has won player of the match in the two matches this season having scored half centuries in both of them. He will be a good captaincy pick. 3. Karun Nair After playing a stunning 89-run knock against Mumbai Indians, Karun Nair has been in excellent form and could be the wildcard pick for the Dream11. ALSO READ | IPL 2025 | KKR's Sunil Narine and Anrich Nortje's bats fail gauge check in loss vs PBKS - WATCH DC vs RR Fantasy Cricket Tips Karun Nair and Axar Patel should be good picks for the DC vs RR match as they are in great form. They can be a value addition to the side if picked. Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals Team Analysis DC: Delhi Capitals have four wins and a loss in the previous five matches. They lost the previous match against Mumbai Indians by 12 runs and are placed third in the table. They are playing at home and will look to take advantage of the conditions. This promises to be a closely fought game. RR: The Rajasthan Royals are eighth in the points table with two wins and four losses in six matches. They suffered a defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the previous match by nine wickets. Rajasthan will be keen to do well at this venue and are in a desperate position to string up a few wins. Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, where a quick outfield and short boundaries create the perfect setting for high-scoring encounters. Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for DC vs RR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: Sanju Samson, Abhishek Porel Batters: Shimron Hetmyer, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tristan Stubbs All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Riyan Parag Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana Match Prediction: Who Will Win DC vs RR? DC suffered their first loss of the season on Sunday in a narrow defeat against Mumbai Indians, but apart from that they have been in great form. So we expect them to bounce back and win the match against Rajasthan Royals. Disclaimer: The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

DC vs RR Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals

In a bizarre incident during the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh on Tuesday (Apr 15), two bats failed the gauge bat size check sparking confusion and delays in the low-scoring thriller. With the batting advantage on the rise each season, the IPL seems to be drawing the line on oversized bats.
Earlier, such bat inspections were carried out inside the dressing room. But starting this week, umpires have begun conducting checks on the field as seen in other recent IPL games. As per IPL rules, a bat's width must not exceed 10.79 cm, blade thickness must stay under 6.7 cm, and edges not more than 4cm. Length-wise, it should be under 96.4 cm.
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Just before KKR began chasing a low total of 111 in Mullanpur, KKR opener Sunil Narine&rsquo;s bat was ruled illegal. Reserve umpire Saiyed Khalid conducted pre-innings checks near the dugout when Narine&rsquo;s bat couldn&rsquo;t pass the official gauge. He was seen having a brief discussion with the umpire, while the impact sub for KKR Angkrish Raghuvanshi&rsquo;s bat check was cleared.
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Glad Narine is getting pulled up at least while batting. <a href="https://t.co/GziclyTc1x">pic.twitter.com/GziclyTc1x</a>
&mdash; Sunil (@Hitting_Middle) <a href="https://twitter.com/Hitting_Middle/status/1912386307969392653?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Narine, who earlier impressed with the ball (2 for 14 in 3 overs), could score only 5 runs off 4 balls while Raghuvanshi top-scored with 37 off 28, but KKR&rsquo;s chase collapsed from a strong 62 for 2 to all out, handing PBKS a dramatic win.
The drama didn&rsquo;t end there. In the 16th over, with KKR nine wickets down, Anrich Nortje walked out but his bat too was rejected by the on-field umpires Mohit Krishnadas and Saidharshan Kumar. The match was paused as Rahmanullah Gurbaz ran in with spare bats. A replacement was cleared, but Nortje never faced a ball as Andre Russell was bowled right after by Macro Jansen.
PBKS are now fourth on the points table with eight points from four wins in six games. They next play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 18.
Defending champions KKR, on the other hand, are on sixth place with six points from three wins and four losses in seven games. They next play Gujarat Titans on April 21.

As per IPL rules, a bat's width must not exceed 10.79 cm, blade thickness must stay under 6.7 cm, and edges not more than 4cm. Length-wise, it should be under 96.4 cm. Cricket Sports

In a bizarre incident during the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh on Tuesday (Apr 15), two bats failed the gauge bat size check sparking confusion and delays in the low-scoring thriller. With the batting advantage on the rise each season, the IPL seems to be drawing the line on oversized bats. Earlier, such bat inspections were carried out inside the dressing room. But starting this week, umpires have begun conducting checks on the field as seen in other recent IPL games. As per IPL rules, a bat's width must not exceed 10.79 cm, blade thickness must stay under 6.7 cm, and edges not more than 4cm. Length-wise, it should be under 96.4 cm. Also Read - IPL 2025 | Skipper Rahane blasts KKR batters for 'reckless' performance vs PBKS, takes full blame for... Just before KKR began chasing a low total of 111 in Mullanpur, KKR opener Sunil Narine’s bat was ruled illegal. Reserve umpire Saiyed Khalid conducted pre-innings checks near the dugout when Narine’s bat couldn’t pass the official gauge. He was seen having a brief discussion with the umpire, while the impact sub for KKR Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s bat check was cleared. Glad Narine is getting pulled up at least while batting. pic.twitter.com/GziclyTc1x — Sunil (@Hitting_Middle) April 16, 2025 Narine, who earlier impressed with the ball (2 for 14 in 3 overs), could score only 5 runs off 4 balls while Raghuvanshi top-scored with 37 off 28, but KKR’s chase collapsed from a strong 62 for 2 to all out, handing PBKS a dramatic win. The drama didn’t end there. In the 16th over, with KKR nine wickets down, Anrich Nortje walked out but his bat too was rejected by the on-field umpires Mohit Krishnadas and Saidharshan Kumar. The match was paused as Rahmanullah Gurbaz ran in with spare bats. A replacement was cleared, but Nortje never faced a ball as Andre Russell was bowled right after by Macro Jansen. PBKS are now fourth on the points table with eight points from four wins in six games. They next play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 18. Defending champions KKR, on the other hand, are on sixth place with six points from three wins and four losses in seven games. They next play Gujarat Titans on April 21.

IPL 2025 | KKR's Sunil Narine and Anrich Nortje's bats fail gauge check in loss vs PBKS - WATCH

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged that the team was reckless during their loss against Punjab Kings. KKR failed to chase 111 on Tuesday (Apr 15) and lost the game by 16 runs. They were in cruise control at 62/2 when Rahane was dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal LBW. Rahane refused the referral which later showed that it would have saved him. The skipper took the blame for that.
"I'll take the blame, played the wrong shot, was missing, but it started from there. I didn't want to take a chance at the time, I wasn't sure as well. wicket was not that easy, 111 was chaseable, we batted really badly as a batting unit, bowlers did really well against a strong Punjab batting line up. I thought we were reckless, should take full responsibility as a unit. Too many things going through my head. Very disappointed. Need to keep myself really calm and think about what I'm going to talk to the boys," said Rahane after the loss.
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The architect of the win was spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who returned with the figures of 4/28 in four overs including his 16-run last over of the quota.&nbsp;
KKR's innings took a tumble when Rahane was dismissed and floodgates were opened. After Chahal sent back Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Maxwell removed Venkatesh Iyer and KKR were suddenly 74/5 from 62/3.
In the next over, Chahal removed Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh on two consecutive balls to break the chase open. Marco Jansen removed Harshit Rana in the next over before returning to dismiss Andre Russell as the last wicket.
The 16-run win by PBKS came in an IPL record - smallest total defended and with that the winning team now sits on fourth place with four wins and eight points from six games.

They were in cruise control at 62/2 when Rahane was dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal LBW. Rahane refused the referral which later showed that it would have saved him. Cricket Sports

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane acknowledged that the team was reckless during their loss against Punjab Kings. KKR failed to chase 111 on Tuesday (Apr 15) and lost the game by 16 runs. They were in cruise control at 62/2 when Rahane was dismissed by Yuzvendra Chahal LBW. Rahane refused the referral which later showed that it would have saved him. The skipper took the blame for that. "I'll take the blame, played the wrong shot, was missing, but it started from there. I didn't want to take a chance at the time, I wasn't sure as well. wicket was not that easy, 111 was chaseable, we batted really badly as a batting unit, bowlers did really well against a strong Punjab batting line up. I thought we were reckless, should take full responsibility as a unit. Too many things going through my head. Very disappointed. Need to keep myself really calm and think about what I'm going to talk to the boys," said Rahane after the loss. Also Read - IPL 2025 | PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer wins heart with TWO-WORD post after win vs KKR The architect of the win was spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who returned with the figures of 4/28 in four overs including his 16-run last over of the quota. KKR's innings took a tumble when Rahane was dismissed and floodgates were opened. After Chahal sent back Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Maxwell removed Venkatesh Iyer and KKR were suddenly 74/5 from 62/3. In the next over, Chahal removed Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh on two consecutive balls to break the chase open. Marco Jansen removed Harshit Rana in the next over before returning to dismiss Andre Russell as the last wicket. The 16-run win by PBKS came in an IPL record - smallest total defended and with that the winning team now sits on fourth place with four wins and eight points from six games.

IPL 2025 | Skipper Rahane blasts KKR batters for 'reckless' performance vs PBKS, takes full blame for...

Punjab Kings performed the heist of IPL history on Tuesday (Apr 15) after beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs while defending 111. It is now the lowest total ever defended by an IPL team in the tournament history. The win was even special for skipper Shreyas Iyer as it came against his previous franchise which let him go ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction.
After the sensation win, Iyer shared some pictures on his social media handle X with the caption 'Chardi Kala' which is Punjabi for 'ever rising spirits' which was definitely the mood in PBKS camp after the win. Have a look at the post below:
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Chardi Kala ❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/PunjabKingsIPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PunjabKingsIPL</a> 🫶 <a href="https://t.co/mIZUhl3Gb7">pic.twitter.com/mIZUhl3Gb7</a>
&mdash; Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShreyasIyer15/status/1912401566989951284?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 16, 2025</a></blockquote>

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The win came three days after PBKS failed to defend 245 against SunRisers Hyderabad as Abhishek Sharma took upon himself with a 55-ball 141 to bring Iyer's side down.
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The architect of the win was spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who returned with the figures of 4/28 in four overs including his 16-run last over of the quota. PBKS coach Ricky Ponting also revealed that he had undergone fitness test before coming into the game and he was sensational.
KKR were in cruise control mode at 62/2 in a chase of 112 but then Rahane was dismissed and the floodgates opened. After Chahal sent back Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Maxwell removed Venkatesh Iyer and KKR were suddenly 74/5.
In the next over, Chahal removed Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh on two consecutive balls to break the chase open. Marco Jansen removed Harshit Rana in the next over before returning to dismiss Andre Russell as the last wicket.
PBKS are now fourth on the points table with eight points from four wins in six games. They next play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 18.
Defending champions KKR, on the other hand, are on sixth place with six points from three wins and four losses in seven games. They next play Gujarat Titans on April 21.

The win was even special for skipper Shreyas Iyer as it came against his previous franchise which let him go ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. Cricket Sports

Punjab Kings performed the heist of IPL history on Tuesday (Apr 15) after beating Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 16 runs while defending 111. It is now the lowest total ever defended by an IPL team in the tournament history. The win was even special for skipper Shreyas Iyer as it came against his previous franchise which let him go ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction. After the sensation win, Iyer shared some pictures on his social media handle X with the caption 'Chardi Kala' which is Punjabi for 'ever rising spirits' which was definitely the mood in PBKS camp after the win. Have a look at the post below: Chardi Kala ❤️ @PunjabKingsIPL 🫶 pic.twitter.com/mIZUhl3Gb7 — Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) April 16, 2025 The win came three days after PBKS failed to defend 245 against SunRisers Hyderabad as Abhishek Sharma took upon himself with a 55-ball 141 to bring Iyer's side down. Also Read - IPL 2025 | Chahal took fitness test before match, reveals coach Ponting after PBKS stun KKR The architect of the win was spinner Yuzvendra Chahal who returned with the figures of 4/28 in four overs including his 16-run last over of the quota. PBKS coach Ricky Ponting also revealed that he had undergone fitness test before coming into the game and he was sensational. KKR were in cruise control mode at 62/2 in a chase of 112 but then Rahane was dismissed and the floodgates opened. After Chahal sent back Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Maxwell removed Venkatesh Iyer and KKR were suddenly 74/5. In the next over, Chahal removed Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh on two consecutive balls to break the chase open. Marco Jansen removed Harshit Rana in the next over before returning to dismiss Andre Russell as the last wicket. PBKS are now fourth on the points table with eight points from four wins in six games. They next play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 18. Defending champions KKR, on the other hand, are on sixth place with six points from three wins and four losses in seven games. They next play Gujarat Titans on April 21.

IPL 2025 | PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer wins heart with TWO-WORD post after win vs KKR

Photos, India News, Sports: Cricket 6 lowest totals defended in IPL history ft Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders Yuzvendra Chahal PBKS vs KKR.

6 lowest totals defended in IPL history

It was a record-breaking evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Tuesday (April 15) as hosts Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs at the New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh. Defending a mere total of 112 runs, Punjab and Kolkata served a thriller for the fans. However, the win also saw PBKS script history on multiple fronts as we take a close look at their feats.<o:p></o:p>
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Having faced tough time with the bat, Yuzvendra Chahal (28/4) and Marco Jansen (17/3) led the foundation for Punjab&rsquo;s historic win. PBKS broke Chennai Super Kings&rsquo; (CSK) record of defending the lowest total in IPL history in a 20-over match. CSK earlier held the record for defending 116 against Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in May 2009. <o:p></o:p>
The 16-run win on Tuesday will now stand as the lowest total defended in the tournament&rsquo;s 17-year history in a 20-over match. The records books also have Royal Challengers Bengaluru and PBKS as the teams to defend 106 runs to win, but both of those matches were curtailed due to rain, meaning neither was played over 20 overs per side. RCB defended 106 against CSK in May 2013, but it was an eight-over per side match while PBKS defended same total against RCB in May 2015 when it was a 10-over per side contest.<o:p></o:p>
Lowest totals defended in the IPL<o:p></o:p>
111 - PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025<o:p></o:p>
116/9 - CSK vs PBKS, Durban, 2009<o:p></o:p>
118 - SRH vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2018<o:p></o:p>
119/8 - PBKS vs MI, Durban, 2009<o:p></o:p>
119/8 - SRH vs PWI, Pune, 2013<o:p></o:p>
*excludes rain-affected games<o:p></o:p>
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Interestingly, after Tuesday&rsquo;s encounter Punjab now hold the unique feat of defending the lowest total in a 20-over IPL match while they already hold the record of highest successful run chase. In April 2024, Punjab successful chased down 262-run target with eight balls to spare. Jonny Bairstow&rsquo;s 108 off 48 and Shashank Singh&rsquo;s 68 off 28 saw them embed their name in the record books. Further, to add more embarrassment to KKR, they were on the receiving end of both feats. <o:p></o:p>

India News | Cricket: It was a record-breaking evening in the IPL 2025 as hosts Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs at the New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh.

It was a record-breaking evening in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Tuesday (April 15) as hosts Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs at the New PCA Stadium in Chandigarh. Defending a mere total of 112 runs, Punjab and Kolkata served a thriller for the fans. However, the win also saw PBKS script history on multiple fronts as we take a close look at their feats. Bas Jeetna Hai! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Kcm9btmy6t — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) April 15, 2025 Punjab Kings' win over Kolkata Knight Riders rewrites record books Having faced tough time with the bat, Yuzvendra Chahal (28/4) and Marco Jansen (17/3) led the foundation for Punjab’s historic win. PBKS broke Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) record of defending the lowest total in IPL history in a 20-over match. CSK earlier held the record for defending 116 against Punjab Kings (then Kings XI Punjab) in May 2009. The 16-run win on Tuesday will now stand as the lowest total defended in the tournament’s 17-year history in a 20-over match. The records books also have Royal Challengers Bengaluru and PBKS as the teams to defend 106 runs to win, but both of those matches were curtailed due to rain, meaning neither was played over 20 overs per side. RCB defended 106 against CSK in May 2013, but it was an eight-over per side match while PBKS defended same total against RCB in May 2015 when it was a 10-over per side contest. Lowest totals defended in the IPL 111 - PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025 116/9 - CSK vs PBKS, Durban, 2009 118 - SRH vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2018 119/8 - PBKS vs MI, Durban, 2009 119/8 - SRH vs PWI, Pune, 2013 *excludes rain-affected games ALSO READ | LA 2028 Games: IOC reveals venue for cricket’s Olympics return Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Hosts now hold a unique feat Interestingly, after Tuesday’s encounter Punjab now hold the unique feat of defending the lowest total in a 20-over IPL match while they already hold the record of highest successful run chase. In April 2024, Punjab successful chased down 262-run target with eight balls to spare. Jonny Bairstow’s 108 off 48 and Shashank Singh’s 68 off 28 saw them embed their name in the record books. Further, to add more embarrassment to KKR, they were on the receiving end of both feats.

IPL 2025: Here's why Punjab Kings' win over Kolkata Knight Riders rewrote record books on multiple fronts

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) finally got back to winning ways after five straight losses in the ongoing IPL 2025. They beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) &nbsp;by five wickets in a thrilling match at Ekana Stadium on Monday ( Apr 14), all thanks to a quick cameo from CSK captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mahendra-singh-dhoni">MS Dhoni</a> and a calm finish by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shivam-dube">Shivam Dube</a>.
It was only CSK&rsquo;s second win this season and they still remain at the bottom of the points table. But the team hopes this victory will bring some much-needed confidence.
&ldquo;Winning always feels good,&rdquo; Dhoni said at the post-match presentation. &ldquo;In a long tournament like the IPL, every game matters. Unfortunately, the earlier games didn&rsquo;t go our way. Sometimes, when things don&rsquo;t work out, God makes it really hard. Today was one of those tough games.&rdquo;
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Dhoni remained unbeaten on 26 runs off 11 balls. He was named Player of the Match for his valuable knock. Coming to the match, CSK struggled while chasing down the target, losing wickets, and failing to get a good start. But, Shivam Dube kept his cool.
<h2>'I waited for the right time'</h2>
Dube played a steady knock, scoring 43* off 37 balls. In the 19th over, he smashed 19 runs off <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shardul-thakur">Shardul Thakur</a>, including a six off a no-ball. That over made the chase much easier, with only four runs needed in the last over. Dube finished the job with a boundary.
&ldquo;This win means a lot,&rdquo; Dube said. &ldquo;We had lost five games in a row, and that&rsquo;s not what CSK is known for. I just wanted to stay till the end and finish it. After we lost some wickets, I decided not to go hard too early. I waited for the right time.&rdquo;&nbsp;&ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t try to hit every ball hard. The bowlers were bowling well, so I focused on timing and placement," he signed off.

Sports: It was only CSK’s second win this season and they still linger at bottom of the points table. But, the team hopes this win will bring some much-needed confidence

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) finally got back to winning ways after five straight losses in the ongoing IPL 2025. They beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets in a thrilling match at Ekana Stadium on Monday ( Apr 14), all thanks to a quick cameo from CSK captain MS Dhoni and a calm finish by Shivam Dube. It was only CSK’s second win this season and they still remain at the bottom of the points table. But the team hopes this victory will bring some much-needed confidence. “Winning always feels good,” Dhoni said at the post-match presentation. “In a long tournament like the IPL, every game matters. Unfortunately, the earlier games didn’t go our way. Sometimes, when things don’t work out, God makes it really hard. Today was one of those tough games.” Also Read: IPL 2025: At 43, CSK skipper MS Dhoni breaks 11-year-old record and becomes first player in history of IPL to... Dhoni remained unbeaten on 26 runs off 11 balls. He was named Player of the Match for his valuable knock. Coming to the match, CSK struggled while chasing down the target, losing wickets, and failing to get a good start. But, Shivam Dube kept his cool. 'I waited for the right time' Dube played a steady knock, scoring 43* off 37 balls. In the 19th over, he smashed 19 runs off Shardul Thakur, including a six off a no-ball. That over made the chase much easier, with only four runs needed in the last over. Dube finished the job with a boundary. “This win means a lot,” Dube said. “We had lost five games in a row, and that’s not what CSK is known for. I just wanted to stay till the end and finish it. After we lost some wickets, I decided not to go hard too early. I waited for the right time.” “I didn’t try to hit every ball hard. The bowlers were bowling well, so I focused on timing and placement," he signed off.

IPL 2025: 'At times, God makes it really hard', says skipper MS Dhoni as CSK ends losing streak

Adam Zampa&rsquo;s IPL 2025 campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has come to an early end. The Australian leg-spinner has flown back home after a shoulder injury, similar to what he had faced in the ODI World Cup 2023, ruling him out of the rest of the season.
Zampa featured in SRH&rsquo;s first two matches as an Impact Sub, registering 1/48 and 1/46 in high-scoring games &ndash; one of which saw a combined total of 528 runs. But soon after, he began feeling soreness in his bowling arm. He sat out the next four matches before deciding to head home to seek medical advice.
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It&rsquo;s not a new issue for Zampa. The same shoulder problem had troubled him in the lead-up to the 2023 ODI World Cup. Back then, he pushed through the pain and ended the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker, playing a key role in Australia&rsquo;s title win in Ahmedabad.
Initially, there was some hope that a short break would allow him to recover and return to the IPL. But SRH decided to move on, replacing him with 21-year-old Karnataka batter R Smaran for the rest of the season.
Zampa&rsquo;s absence will be felt, especially considering his vast experience in T20 cricket. For Australia, the immediate focus will be on managing his recovery ahead of a packed T20I calendar. The team is scheduled to play 19 T20Is between July and February as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
He is not expected to return to competitive cricket until late July when Australia will tour the Caribbean to face West Indies in a T20I series. For now, Zampa&rsquo;s priority will be to regain full fitness and ensure he&rsquo;s ready for his national side.

Initially, there was some hope that a short break would allow him to recover and return to the IPL. But SRH decided to move on, replacing him with 21-year-old Karnataka batter R Smaran. Cricket Sports

Adam Zampa’s IPL 2025 campaign with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has come to an early end. The Australian leg-spinner has flown back home after a shoulder injury, similar to what he had faced in the ODI World Cup 2023, ruling him out of the rest of the season. Zampa featured in SRH’s first two matches as an Impact Sub, registering 1/48 and 1/46 in high-scoring games – one of which saw a combined total of 528 runs. But soon after, he began feeling soreness in his bowling arm. He sat out the next four matches before deciding to head home to seek medical advice. Also Read - India set to tour Bangladesh in August for six white-ball games - Schedule Inside It’s not a new issue for Zampa. The same shoulder problem had troubled him in the lead-up to the 2023 ODI World Cup. Back then, he pushed through the pain and ended the tournament as the second-highest wicket-taker, playing a key role in Australia’s title win in Ahmedabad. Initially, there was some hope that a short break would allow him to recover and return to the IPL. But SRH decided to move on, replacing him with 21-year-old Karnataka batter R Smaran for the rest of the season. Zampa’s absence will be felt, especially considering his vast experience in T20 cricket. For Australia, the immediate focus will be on managing his recovery ahead of a packed T20I calendar. The team is scheduled to play 19 T20Is between July and February as they prepare for the upcoming 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. He is not expected to return to competitive cricket until late July when Australia will tour the Caribbean to face West Indies in a T20I series. For now, Zampa’s priority will be to regain full fitness and ensure he’s ready for his national side.

IPL 2025 | Big blow of SRH as Aussie spinner Adam Zampa rule out for season with shoulder injury

Just when it looked like Rishabh Pant was getting back in form, he played an inning that confused many people. Fans cheered when he hit those big sixes, but between those moments, the silence of dot balls spoke louder than the boundaries.
On Monday (Apr 15), Lucknow Super Giants Skipper, Pant scored 63 runs off 49 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. His knock showed signs of returning to form as previously he had managed to score just 40 runs in his last five innings. But even with his highest score of the season, his strike rate and approach came under the scanner.
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Pant walked in after LSG lost two early wickets in the powerplay. He started well, racing to 27 off 16 balls. But things took a strange turn, at one point as he was 38 off 38 balls. His strike rate dipped down from 168 to 100. The LSG skipper especially struggled against the Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad, scoring only six runs off 15 balls and playing 10 dot balls against him.
In total, Pant played 21 dot balls in his innings. His dot-ball percentage this season is the worst among batters who&rsquo;ve faced at least 50 balls &mdash; 48.48%. His overall strike rate stands at just 104.04 which is lower than the potential he has.
Former India opener Wasim Jaffer wasn&rsquo;t too impressed. &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know whether he looks to do that [rotate strike],&rdquo; Jaffer said on ESPNcricinfo TimeOut. &ldquo;Kohli is a master at that&hellip; Pant sometimes does get stuck&hellip; He needs to get better at rotating strike.&rdquo;
Jaffer also noted how Pant rarely hits down the ground: &ldquo;He always looks to go towards the leg side&hellip; I think he needs to access down the ground a lot more.&rdquo;
Abhinav Mukund added, &ldquo;I like Pant when he is moving around&hellip; It felt like that cover area was closed today for business for him and that&rsquo;s a bit concerning.&rdquo;
Even with runs coming, Pant&rsquo;s approach for rotating strikes during the middle over still needs work.

In total, Pant played 21 dot balls in his innings. His dot-ball percentage this season is the worst among batters who’ve faced at least 50 balls — 48.48%. Cricket Sports

Just when it looked like Rishabh Pant was getting back in form, he played an inning that confused many people. Fans cheered when he hit those big sixes, but between those moments, the silence of dot balls spoke louder than the boundaries. On Monday (Apr 15), Lucknow Super Giants Skipper, Pant scored 63 runs off 49 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. His knock showed signs of returning to form as previously he had managed to score just 40 runs in his last five innings. But even with his highest score of the season, his strike rate and approach came under the scanner. Also Read - IPL 2025 | MS Dhoni not amused with POTM award after CSK beat LSG, says 'why me' Pant walked in after LSG lost two early wickets in the powerplay. He started well, racing to 27 off 16 balls. But things took a strange turn, at one point as he was 38 off 38 balls. His strike rate dipped down from 168 to 100. The LSG skipper especially struggled against the Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad, scoring only six runs off 15 balls and playing 10 dot balls against him. In total, Pant played 21 dot balls in his innings. His dot-ball percentage this season is the worst among batters who’ve faced at least 50 balls — 48.48%. His overall strike rate stands at just 104.04 which is lower than the potential he has. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer wasn’t too impressed. “I don’t know whether he looks to do that [rotate strike],” Jaffer said on ESPNcricinfo TimeOut. “Kohli is a master at that… Pant sometimes does get stuck… He needs to get better at rotating strike.” Jaffer also noted how Pant rarely hits down the ground: “He always looks to go towards the leg side… I think he needs to access down the ground a lot more.” Abhinav Mukund added, “I like Pant when he is moving around… It felt like that cover area was closed today for business for him and that’s a bit concerning.” Even with runs coming, Pant’s approach for rotating strikes during the middle over still needs work.

IPL 2025 | 'The shots came, but not the strike' — Pant's knock against CSK raises questions

The great MS Dhoni turned back the clock on Monday (Apr 14) as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets for their second win of IPL 2025. Dhoni remained not out on 25 off 10 balls during the unbeaten 57-run sixth wicket partnership with Shivam Dube (43 not out off 37) and won the Player of the Match award as well - his first in five years.
The stand-in skipper, however, wasn't amused with the POTM award and said at the post-match presentation that somebody else should have gotten it.
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"Even today, I was like, why are they giving me the award? I feel Noor Ahmad bowled well. The new ball bowling and in between when Noor and Jaddu, you know, they bowled like four or five overs together. Those were the two spans, I think, where we did very well," Dhoni said.
The win was CSK's only second one and the first after five consecutive losses. Dhoni, who is leading the team for the season in absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, made some changes including dropping Ravi Ashwin.
"We were actually putting too much pressure on Ash. He has to bowl two overs on wickets that were not doing a lot and the batsmen were just expressing themselves. We made a few changes where we could have more bowlers who were able to bowl in the first six," said Dhoni.
With only two wins in seven games, CSK are still at the bottom of the points table with seven more games left to play for them this season. The five-time Champions have minimal to no scope of making anymore errors on the field.
Their next match is against a hot-and-cold blowing Mumbai Indians - CSK, however, will take confidence from the fact that they have beaten MI in their season opener for the first win in IPL 2025.

The win was CSK's only second one in IPL 2025. Dhoni, who is leading the team for the season in absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, made some changes including dropping Ravi Ashwin. Cricket Sports

The great MS Dhoni turned back the clock on Monday (Apr 14) as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by five wickets for their second win of IPL 2025. Dhoni remained not out on 25 off 10 balls during the unbeaten 57-run sixth wicket partnership with Shivam Dube (43 not out off 37) and won the Player of the Match award as well - his first in five years. The stand-in skipper, however, wasn't amused with the POTM award and said at the post-match presentation that somebody else should have gotten it. Also Read: IPL 2025 | 'Captain thinks with...,' LSG spinner Ravi Bishnoi on why Pant didn't let him bowl fourth over during loss vs CSK "Even today, I was like, why are they giving me the award? I feel Noor Ahmad bowled well. The new ball bowling and in between when Noor and Jaddu, you know, they bowled like four or five overs together. Those were the two spans, I think, where we did very well," Dhoni said. The win was CSK's only second one and the first after five consecutive losses. Dhoni, who is leading the team for the season in absence of Ruturaj Gaikwad, made some changes including dropping Ravi Ashwin. "We were actually putting too much pressure on Ash. He has to bowl two overs on wickets that were not doing a lot and the batsmen were just expressing themselves. We made a few changes where we could have more bowlers who were able to bowl in the first six," said Dhoni. With only two wins in seven games, CSK are still at the bottom of the points table with seven more games left to play for them this season. The five-time Champions have minimal to no scope of making anymore errors on the field. Their next match is against a hot-and-cold blowing Mumbai Indians - CSK, however, will take confidence from the fact that they have beaten MI in their season opener for the first win in IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 | MS Dhoni not amused with POTM award after CSK beat LSG, says 'why me'

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were ahead by 15th over of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) chase in IPL 2025 on Monday (Apr 14) but lost the game by five wickets - their third loss of the season. The decision to not let spinner Ravi Bishnoi bowl his complete quota of overs was something skipper Rishabh Pant might find wrong in hindsight.
Bishnoi had figures of 2/18 in three overs with nine of his 18 balls being a dot. He last bowled in 13th over and less experienced Digvesh Rathi as well as part-time Aiden Markram were allowed to complete their overs head of him. LSG turned to pacers in the last five overs which did the undoing.
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"I didn't really talk [to Pant] about it, but I went to the wicket a couple of times [to check] and I think he had plans in place he wanted to execute," Bishnoi said at the press conference after the loss.&nbsp;
"In such situations, the captain is better placed, and he keeps wicket, too, so he understands things better. According to me, he took the decision he thought was better. He was clear in his mind and it's better in such tense situations that the captain thinks with a clear mind," he added.
Pant was also asked the same question to which he said: "There was a lot of time when I thought about bowling him [Bishnoi] that [fourth] over. But we discussed with a lot of players and just couldn't let him bowl. We thought let's take it deeper, and that didn't happen for us today."
Chasing a modest 167, CSK needed 24 runs off last two overs when Shardul Thakur bowled a nightmare 19th over and conceded 19 runs. CSK batters Shivam Dube 43 not out of 37) and MS Dhoni (25 not out off 10) then took the team home with three balls left for their second win of the season.

Digvesh Rathi and Aiden Markram were allowed to complete their overs head of Bishnoi. LSG turned to pacers in the last five overs which did the undoing vs CSK. Cricket Sports

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) were ahead by 15th over of Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) chase in IPL 2025 on Monday (Apr 14) but lost the game by five wickets - their third loss of the season. The decision to not let spinner Ravi Bishnoi bowl his complete quota of overs was something skipper Rishabh Pant might find wrong in hindsight. Bishnoi had figures of 2/18 in three overs with nine of his 18 balls being a dot. He last bowled in 13th over and less experienced Digvesh Rathi as well as part-time Aiden Markram were allowed to complete their overs head of him. LSG turned to pacers in the last five overs which did the undoing. Also Read - IPL 2025 | In a boost to LSG, express pacer Mayank Yadav could be available for next match vs RR "I didn't really talk [to Pant] about it, but I went to the wicket a couple of times [to check] and I think he had plans in place he wanted to execute," Bishnoi said at the press conference after the loss. "In such situations, the captain is better placed, and he keeps wicket, too, so he understands things better. According to me, he took the decision he thought was better. He was clear in his mind and it's better in such tense situations that the captain thinks with a clear mind," he added. Pant was also asked the same question to which he said: "There was a lot of time when I thought about bowling him [Bishnoi] that [fourth] over. But we discussed with a lot of players and just couldn't let him bowl. We thought let's take it deeper, and that didn't happen for us today." Chasing a modest 167, CSK needed 24 runs off last two overs when Shardul Thakur bowled a nightmare 19th over and conceded 19 runs. CSK batters Shivam Dube 43 not out of 37) and MS Dhoni (25 not out off 10) then took the team home with three balls left for their second win of the season.

IPL 2025 | 'Captain thinks with...,' LSG spinner Ravi Bishnoi on why Pant didn't let him bowl fourth over during loss vs CSK

In a major boost, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) express pacer Mayank Yadav is expected to join the team on Tuesday (Apr 15) and should be available for the match on Saturday (Apr 19). LSG, who have been pretty good this season with four wins in six games, face Rajasthan Royals on April 19 in Jaipur.
The pacer, who has been recovering since October 2024 at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), will add boost to a LSG bowling squad firing nicely on 80 percent cylinders.
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Yadav, who became an overnight sensation during last IPL for his pace, made his India debut against Bangladesh in T20Is last year where he injured his back. Since then he's recovering from primarily a back injury and seems good to go now as reported by ESPNCricinfo.
The pacer would have played earlier in the series if he had not hurt his toe around a couple of weeks ago. About 10 days before the match against CSK, LSG coach Justin Langer had informed that Mayank is bowling at 90-95 percent and would be available soon.
LSG had started their season without Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash Deep apart from Mayank Yadav - the core of their bowling line-up. The Rishabh Pant-led side, however, still did well to win four out of six games.
For LSG, Shardul Thakur has been impressive as a replacement for Mohsin for the IPL 2025 after an injury ended the latter's season. Avesh and Akash have played five and three games, respectively since their comeback and played their role.
The find of the season for LSG has been spinner Digvesh Rathi, who has been very effective with his Sunil Narine-like action, along with his infamous notebook celebration after taking a wicket.
Mayank's return will definitely add more venom to LSG's attack but his fitness will surely be something to look out for.

LSG had started their season without Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash Deep apart from Mayank Yadav - the core of their bowling line-up. They, however, still did well to win four out of six games. Cricket Sports

In a major boost, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) express pacer Mayank Yadav is expected to join the team on Tuesday (Apr 15) and should be available for the match on Saturday (Apr 19). LSG, who have been pretty good this season with four wins in six games, face Rajasthan Royals on April 19 in Jaipur. The pacer, who has been recovering since October 2024 at BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE), will add boost to a LSG bowling squad firing nicely on 80 percent cylinders. Also Read: Before 89 vs MI, Karun Nair's last IPL fifty had come 2,520 days ago and next is Travis Head with gap of 2,516 days between two fifties Yadav, who became an overnight sensation during last IPL for his pace, made his India debut against Bangladesh in T20Is last year where he injured his back. Since then he's recovering from primarily a back injury and seems good to go now as reported by ESPNCricinfo. The pacer would have played earlier in the series if he had not hurt his toe around a couple of weeks ago. About 10 days before the match against CSK, LSG coach Justin Langer had informed that Mayank is bowling at 90-95 percent and would be available soon. LSG had started their season without Mohsin Khan, Avesh Khan and Akash Deep apart from Mayank Yadav - the core of their bowling line-up. The Rishabh Pant-led side, however, still did well to win four out of six games. For LSG, Shardul Thakur has been impressive as a replacement for Mohsin for the IPL 2025 after an injury ended the latter's season. Avesh and Akash have played five and three games, respectively since their comeback and played their role. The find of the season for LSG has been spinner Digvesh Rathi, who has been very effective with his Sunil Narine-like action, along with his infamous notebook celebration after taking a wicket. Mayank's return will definitely add more venom to LSG's attack but his fitness will surely be something to look out for.

IPL 2025 | In a boost to LSG, express pacer Mayank Yadav could be available for next match vs RR

Karun Nair has been the talk of town for quite some time now. His astronomical run in domestic 50-ver tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy led to the murmurs of him potentially being selected for India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad but it couldn't happen. The batter, however, didn't lose hope and got to play his first IPL match on Sunday (Apr 13) after nearly three years.
In his first outing for Delhi Capitals, Nair was on fire as he smacked 89 off 40 balls with 12 fours and five sixes to his name. It was not only his first IPL match in nearly 1,000 days but first fifty in nearly seven years as well.
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Nair's last fifty had come 2,520 ago for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 20, 2018 - it is the longest gap between two fifties in IPL history. In Nair defence, however, the batter only played six times during those seven years in exile.
On the second spot of the same list is SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) explosive batter Travis Head. The Aussie, a menace name for the bowlers since last couple of years, had went without a fifty in IPL for nearly seven years as well. The difference between his two fifties in IPL is 2,516 days.
After scoring a fifty for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2017, Head hit a fifty on May 7 - his last till 2024. The next fifty came for SRH on March 27 against MI. Aussie, however, didn't play in the IPL for all that time and hence the gap.
As for the match between DC and MI, Mumbai held their nerves amid Nair's onslaught and won the match 12 runs. Asked to bat first, MI put up 205 on board and DC were going strong, needing 93 in 60 balls with nine wickets in hand.
Nair's wicket then started a collapse and DC were bowled out for 193 in 19 overs - losing the match by 12 runs.

Nair's last fifty had come 2,520 ago for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 20, 2018 - it is the longest gap between two fifties in IPL history. cricket sports

Karun Nair has been the talk of town for quite some time now. His astronomical run in domestic 50-ver tournament Vijay Hazare Trophy led to the murmurs of him potentially being selected for India's Champions Trophy 2025 squad but it couldn't happen. The batter, however, didn't lose hope and got to play his first IPL match on Sunday (Apr 13) after nearly three years. In his first outing for Delhi Capitals, Nair was on fire as he smacked 89 off 40 balls with 12 fours and five sixes to his name. It was not only his first IPL match in nearly 1,000 days but first fifty in nearly seven years as well. Also Read - IPL 2025 | WATCH: MI vs DC clash heats up — not just Bumrah vs Nair, but man vs woman in stands Nair's last fifty had come 2,520 ago for Punjab Kings against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 20, 2018 - it is the longest gap between two fifties in IPL history. In Nair defence, however, the batter only played six times during those seven years in exile. On the second spot of the same list is SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) explosive batter Travis Head. The Aussie, a menace name for the bowlers since last couple of years, had went without a fifty in IPL for nearly seven years as well. The difference between his two fifties in IPL is 2,516 days. After scoring a fifty for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in 2017, Head hit a fifty on May 7 - his last till 2024. The next fifty came for SRH on March 27 against MI. Aussie, however, didn't play in the IPL for all that time and hence the gap. As for the match between DC and MI, Mumbai held their nerves amid Nair's onslaught and won the match 12 runs. Asked to bat first, MI put up 205 on board and DC were going strong, needing 93 in 60 balls with nine wickets in hand. Nair's wicket then started a collapse and DC were bowled out for 193 in 19 overs - losing the match by 12 runs.

Before 89 vs MI, Karun Nair's last IPL fifty had come 2,520 days ago and next is Travis Head with gap of 2,516 days between two fifties

During the high-intensity clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on Sunday (Apr 13) in IPL 2025, everyone witnessed the fiery exchange of words between Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair but that wasn&rsquo;t the only heated moment of the evening.
While the crowd was still buzzing from Karun&rsquo;s fearless approach towards Bumrah, chaos erupted in the Arun Jaitley Stadium stands. In a shocking turn of events, a physical fight broke out between a man and a woman in the stadium stands. Watch the video below:
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A viral video that's now circulating on social media captured the moment clearly. The two individuals were seen exchanging multiple blows. Some tried to shout them down, but it took a group of nearby fans jumping in to physically separate the two.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, MI ended DC&rsquo;s unbeaten run &nbsp;with a thrilling 12-run win. After being put in to bat, MI posted a strong 205/5. Tilak Varma top scored with a fluent 59 off 33 with support from Ryan Rickelton (41 off 25), Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 28), and good finishing touch by Naman Dhir (38 off 17).
DC&rsquo;s chase got of to the worst possible start as Jake Fraser-McGurk fell for a golden duck right on the first ball of the innings. However, Karun Nair launched a counter attack by smacking MI bowlers all over the park.
Playing his first IPL match in over three years, Nair came in at No. 3 and went after MI's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah. In the sixth over, Nair smashed Bumrah for a massive six over deep square leg, sliced a yorker for four, and a classy inside-out six over cover rattling the world&rsquo;s best white-ball pacer.
Bumrah, clearly frustrated, had an angry reaction after an accidental bump with Nair as both exchanged a couple of words.&nbsp;But the Mumbai pacer had the last laugh as DC&rsquo;s chase crumbled after Nair&rsquo;s dismissal by Santner in the 12th over and they were eventually dismissed for 193 in 19 overs.

The two individuals were seen exchanging multiple blows. Some tried to shout them down, but it took a group of nearby fans jumping in to physically separate the two. sports cricket

During the high-intensity clash between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on Sunday (Apr 13) in IPL 2025, everyone witnessed the fiery exchange of words between Jasprit Bumrah and Karun Nair but that wasn’t the only heated moment of the evening. While the crowd was still buzzing from Karun’s fearless approach towards Bumrah, chaos erupted in the Arun Jaitley Stadium stands. In a shocking turn of events, a physical fight broke out between a man and a woman in the stadium stands. Watch the video below: @gharkekalesh pic.twitter.com/cblrVMu7zc — Arhant Shelby (@Arhantt_pvt) April 14, 2025 A viral video that's now circulating on social media captured the moment clearly. The two individuals were seen exchanging multiple blows. Some tried to shout them down, but it took a group of nearby fans jumping in to physically separate the two. Meanwhile, MI ended DC’s unbeaten run with a thrilling 12-run win. After being put in to bat, MI posted a strong 205/5. Tilak Varma top scored with a fluent 59 off 33 with support from Ryan Rickelton (41 off 25), Suryakumar Yadav (40 off 28), and good finishing touch by Naman Dhir (38 off 17). DC’s chase got of to the worst possible start as Jake Fraser-McGurk fell for a golden duck right on the first ball of the innings. However, Karun Nair launched a counter attack by smacking MI bowlers all over the park. Playing his first IPL match in over three years, Nair came in at No. 3 and went after MI's best bowler Jasprit Bumrah. In the sixth over, Nair smashed Bumrah for a massive six over deep square leg, sliced a yorker for four, and a classy inside-out six over cover rattling the world’s best white-ball pacer. Bumrah, clearly frustrated, had an angry reaction after an accidental bump with Nair as both exchanged a couple of words. But the Mumbai pacer had the last laugh as DC’s chase crumbled after Nair’s dismissal by Santner in the 12th over and they were eventually dismissed for 193 in 19 overs.

IPL 2025 | WATCH: MI vs DC clash heats up — not just Bumrah vs Nair, but man vs woman in stands

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> didn&rsquo;t score many runs, but his game tactics helped <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> win a high-scoring thriller against Delhi Capitals. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday (Apr 13), chasing 206, Delhi looked strong at one stage with 135 for two, when Karun Nair was smashing the ball all around the park. It looked like Delhi would win easily.
<h2>Rohit Sharma's cricketing mind changed the game for Mumbai</h2>
But things changed quickly after Karun got out. From the dugout, Rohit Sharma made two smart suggestions. Firstly, he asked for a ball change after the 11th over as the dew was coming in, helping the spinners grip the ball better.
In addition, he told coach Mahela Jayawardene and captain Hardik Pandya to bring back leg-spinner Karn Sharma despite him leaking 17 runs in his first over.
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That advice worked like magic.
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Karn came back and picked up three big wickets, bringing Delhi under pressure, which later got all out on 193. Mumbai Indians won by 12 runs and finally got a reason to smile this season.
Even though Rohit scored only 18 runs, fans and experts praised him for his game sense. He was talking to the coach and captain during timeouts, helping with field placements and bowling changes. Broadcasters even made a special poster of Rohit Sharma's instructions.
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Rohit also hit a six in his short innings, becoming the first Indian to smash 50 sixes against one IPL team - Delhi Capitals. He broke MS Dhoni&rsquo;s record of 49 sixes against RCB.
Meanwhile, this match showed that even when Rohit doesn&rsquo;t score big, he can still win games with his smart thinking. Experience, timing, and a sharp mind.
(With inputs from agencies)

This match showed that even when Rohit doesn’t score big, he can still win games with his smart thinking, experience, timing, and sharp mind. Sports, Cricket

Rohit Sharma didn’t score many runs, but his game tactics helped Mumbai Indians win a high-scoring thriller against Delhi Capitals. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday (Apr 13), chasing 206, Delhi looked strong at one stage with 135 for two, when Karun Nair was smashing the ball all around the park. It looked like Delhi would win easily. Rohit Sharma's cricketing mind changed the game for Mumbai But things changed quickly after Karun got out. From the dugout, Rohit Sharma made two smart suggestions. Firstly, he asked for a ball change after the 11th over as the dew was coming in, helping the spinners grip the ball better. In addition, he told coach Mahela Jayawardene and captain Hardik Pandya to bring back leg-spinner Karn Sharma despite him leaking 17 runs in his first over. Also read | IPL 2025 | 'That changed the game,' MI spinner Karn Sharma shares turning point during win vs DC That advice worked like magic. Watch - View this post on Instagram A post shared by Star Sports India (@starsportsindia) Karn came back and picked up three big wickets, bringing Delhi under pressure, which later got all out on 193. Mumbai Indians won by 12 runs and finally got a reason to smile this season. Even though Rohit scored only 18 runs, fans and experts praised him for his game sense. He was talking to the coach and captain during timeouts, helping with field placements and bowling changes. Broadcasters even made a special poster of Rohit Sharma's instructions. Also read | IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma’s reaction to Bumrah-Karun Nair fight wins internet, video goes viral – WATCH Rohit also hit a six in his short innings, becoming the first Indian to smash 50 sixes against one IPL team - Delhi Capitals. He broke MS Dhoni’s record of 49 sixes against RCB. Meanwhile, this match showed that even when Rohit doesn’t score big, he can still win games with his smart thinking. Experience, timing, and a sharp mind. (With inputs from agencies)

DC vs MI: How Rohit Sharma won the game for Mumbai Indians from the dugout

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel was fined INR 12 lakh ($14,000 approx) for his team's slow over rate during their IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley stadium on Sunday (Apr 13). This was DC&rsquo;s first offence for slow over rate this season and as per the IPL's code of conduct, the captain faces a fine for this. Earlier, there were match suspensions for slow over rates but after their removal, fines and in-game field restrictions are the only penalties for such offences.
While chasing 206, DC were solid stage with 113/1 after 10 overs. With 93 runs needed from the last 10 overs and nine wickets in hand, they seemed to have control of the chase. But things started to fall apart for DC after they lost wickets one after another.
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The middle order failed to step up, and things got worse when they suffered a hat-trick of run-outs in the 19th over. Despite the efforts of their lower-order batters, they ended up falling short by 12 runs, which was a tough pill to swallow. It was their first defeat in IPL 2025 that displaced them from the top position in points table.
Axar Patel was clearly disappointed after the loss. &ldquo;We had the game,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I think we had soft dismissals from the middle order, some bad shots. We lost by 12 runs with an over to go, so we could have still won it. It can't happen that your lower-order batters will always save you in chases. There are some odd days where you play wrong shots, so I don&rsquo;t think there is any point in thinking too much about it.&rdquo;
Despite the loss, Axar&rsquo;s comments show his belief that cricket is a game of small margins. He acknowledged that it wasn&rsquo;t just the poor shots but also the run-outs that cost them the match. While DC would be disappointed, this defeat can serve as a lesson on the importance of maintaining focus and making smarter decisions in crunch situations. It&rsquo;s a setback, but with a bit of reflection and improvement, DC will hope to bounce back stronger in their next match against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (Apr 16).

With 93 runs needed from the last 10 overs and nine wickets in hand, they seemed to have control of the chase. But things started to fall apart for DC after they lost wickets one after another. Cricket Sports

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel was fined INR 12 lakh ($14,000 approx) for his team's slow over rate during their IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians at Arun Jaitley stadium on Sunday (Apr 13). This was DC’s first offence for slow over rate this season and as per the IPL's code of conduct, the captain faces a fine for this. Earlier, there were match suspensions for slow over rates but after their removal, fines and in-game field restrictions are the only penalties for such offences. While chasing 206, DC were solid stage with 113/1 after 10 overs. With 93 runs needed from the last 10 overs and nine wickets in hand, they seemed to have control of the chase. But things started to fall apart for DC after they lost wickets one after another. Also Read - IPL 2025 | 'That changed the game,' MI spinner Karn Sharma shares turning point during win vs DC The middle order failed to step up, and things got worse when they suffered a hat-trick of run-outs in the 19th over. Despite the efforts of their lower-order batters, they ended up falling short by 12 runs, which was a tough pill to swallow. It was their first defeat in IPL 2025 that displaced them from the top position in points table. Axar Patel was clearly disappointed after the loss. “We had the game,” he said. “I think we had soft dismissals from the middle order, some bad shots. We lost by 12 runs with an over to go, so we could have still won it. It can't happen that your lower-order batters will always save you in chases. There are some odd days where you play wrong shots, so I don’t think there is any point in thinking too much about it.” Despite the loss, Axar’s comments show his belief that cricket is a game of small margins. He acknowledged that it wasn’t just the poor shots but also the run-outs that cost them the match. While DC would be disappointed, this defeat can serve as a lesson on the importance of maintaining focus and making smarter decisions in crunch situations. It’s a setback, but with a bit of reflection and improvement, DC will hope to bounce back stronger in their next match against Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday (Apr 16).

IPL 2025 | DC's Axar Patel latest skipper to be fined for slow over rate

"After Karun got out, their momentum broke," that&rsquo;s how Mumbai Indians (MI) spinner Karn Sharma described the moment things started to change in Mumbai&rsquo;s way against Delhi Capitals on Sunday (April 13) in IPL 2025.
DC were chasing 206 and were in a strong position at 113/1 after 10 overs, and it looked like they had the game in hand. Karun Nair was in sublime touch scoring 89 of 40 balls, but once he was bowled by Mitchell Santner, MI started to find a way back.
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Karn, who was playing his first match of the season, came in as the Impact Player. He leaked runs in his first over but returned with three important wickets of Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, and KL Rahul in his next three. He ended with 3/36 in four overs and played a pivotal role in slowing Delhi down.
Karn said, &ldquo;At that time, the situation was like they were going 10-11 runs per over. So my role was just to take wickets in the middle overs, and the way they were batting, every wicket was important. Obviously, KL Rahul is a big name and he had finished the game for them in the last match. But all the wickets were important for us at that time. After Karun got out, their momentum broke. And after that, we got two-three wickets quickly. That changed the game.&rdquo;
Mumbai also used the new ball change rule in the second innings due to dew. After the 13th over, they replaced the ball, which helped Karn take quick wickets.
He explained, &ldquo;When you get the ball replaced, the new ball has an upright seam, so it gives you purchase from the wicket. That helped us.&rdquo;
Piyush Chawla, former India legspinner, praised Karn&rsquo;s performance. &ldquo;You have to give a lot of credit to Karn because it's not easy when you come to a team after six-seven [five] games and then all of a sudden you get a chance in this kind of situation where the other team is going berserk.&rdquo;
Karn Sharma's heroics helped MI win by 12 runs and eventually break DC's five-match winning streak.

Karn Sharma, playing his first match of IPL 2025, picked 3 crucial wickets of KL Rahul, Stubbs and Porel which dismantled DC's middle order in a 207-run chase. Sports Cricket

"After Karun got out, their momentum broke," that’s how Mumbai Indians (MI) spinner Karn Sharma described the moment things started to change in Mumbai’s way against Delhi Capitals on Sunday (April 13) in IPL 2025. DC were chasing 206 and were in a strong position at 113/1 after 10 overs, and it looked like they had the game in hand. Karun Nair was in sublime touch scoring 89 of 40 balls, but once he was bowled by Mitchell Santner, MI started to find a way back. Also Read - IPL 2025: Fire breaks out at luxury Hyderabad hotel hosting SRH players - Report Karn, who was playing his first match of the season, came in as the Impact Player. He leaked runs in his first over but returned with three important wickets of Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, and KL Rahul in his next three. He ended with 3/36 in four overs and played a pivotal role in slowing Delhi down. Karn said, “At that time, the situation was like they were going 10-11 runs per over. So my role was just to take wickets in the middle overs, and the way they were batting, every wicket was important. Obviously, KL Rahul is a big name and he had finished the game for them in the last match. But all the wickets were important for us at that time. After Karun got out, their momentum broke. And after that, we got two-three wickets quickly. That changed the game.” Mumbai also used the new ball change rule in the second innings due to dew. After the 13th over, they replaced the ball, which helped Karn take quick wickets. He explained, “When you get the ball replaced, the new ball has an upright seam, so it gives you purchase from the wicket. That helped us.” Piyush Chawla, former India legspinner, praised Karn’s performance. “You have to give a lot of credit to Karn because it's not easy when you come to a team after six-seven [five] games and then all of a sudden you get a chance in this kind of situation where the other team is going berserk.” Karn Sharma's heroics helped MI win by 12 runs and eventually break DC's five-match winning streak.

IPL 2025 | 'That changed the game,' MI spinner Karn Sharma shares turning point during win vs DC

Karun Nair is back at being a run machine and this time it is in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing for Delhi Capitals in his first IPL match since 2022, he smashed 89 off 40 balls including 12 fours and five sixes.
Nair was picked up in the IPL on the back of his stellar performances in the domestic cricket, especially Vijay Hazare trophy where he smacked 779 runs in seven innings, averaging 389.5 with five centuries for Vidarbha.
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The IPL innings has been long in making for Nair who is now knocking on the door for a spot in the Indian cricket national team - specifically on the upcoming Test tour of England in June after the IPL 2025 get over.
<h2>Karun played three more Tests after scoring famous 303 not out</h2>
Karun, famously scored 303 not out in only his third Test, after being handed a debut in 2016 against England. He is only the second India batter to score a triple hundred in Tests after Virender Sehwag.
Despite popular belief, Nair was not dropped right after scoring his triple hundred but was selected to play against Australia in Feb-Mar next year. The batter, however, didn't play the first Test of the four-match series but was part of rest of the three games.
He replaced spinner Jayant Yadav to reinforce the batting after India lost the match in Pune by 333 runs. Nair, however, could not replicate his form in the next four innings he batted in and scored 26, 0, 23 and 5 before losing his place permanently.
As for IPL, he last played for Rajasthan Royals on May 3, 2022 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but managed to score only 13 runs. In the previous two games of the season, he had scored only three runs and was subsequently dropped from the side.
Nair's form could not have come at a better time with Indian batters, especially Rohit Sharma, struggling in red-ball cricket as evident on the last tour of Australia in Dec-Jan 2024-25 where India lost the five-match Border Gavaskar Series 3-1.

Nair was not dropped after scoring his 303 not out in 2016 but was selected to play vs Australia in Feb-Mar in 2017. In IPL, he last played for RR on May 3, 2022 vs KKR before turning up for DC on Sunday (Apr 13). sports cricket

Karun Nair is back at being a run machine and this time it is in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing for Delhi Capitals in his first IPL match since 2022, he smashed 89 off 40 balls including 12 fours and five sixes. Nair was picked up in the IPL on the back of his stellar performances in the domestic cricket, especially Vijay Hazare trophy where he smacked 779 runs in seven innings, averaging 389.5 with five centuries for Vidarbha. Also Read - IPL 2025: Ayush Mhatre, all of 17, replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad at CSK. Know more about Mumbai opener The IPL innings has been long in making for Nair who is now knocking on the door for a spot in the Indian cricket national team - specifically on the upcoming Test tour of England in June after the IPL 2025 get over. Karun played three more Tests after scoring famous 303 not out Karun, famously scored 303 not out in only his third Test, after being handed a debut in 2016 against England. He is only the second India batter to score a triple hundred in Tests after Virender Sehwag. Despite popular belief, Nair was not dropped right after scoring his triple hundred but was selected to play against Australia in Feb-Mar next year. The batter, however, didn't play the first Test of the four-match series but was part of rest of the three games. He replaced spinner Jayant Yadav to reinforce the batting after India lost the match in Pune by 333 runs. Nair, however, could not replicate his form in the next four innings he batted in and scored 26, 0, 23 and 5 before losing his place permanently. As for IPL, he last played for Rajasthan Royals on May 3, 2022 against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) but managed to score only 13 runs. In the previous two games of the season, he had scored only three runs and was subsequently dropped from the side. Nair's form could not have come at a better time with Indian batters, especially Rohit Sharma, struggling in red-ball cricket as evident on the last tour of Australia in Dec-Jan 2024-25 where India lost the five-match Border Gavaskar Series 3-1.

Karun Nair did play three more Tests after scoring 303 not out but was dropped after scoring...

In a shocking turn of events, a fire broke out in a luxury hotel in Hyderabad, India, where IPL franchise <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH)</a> players were putting up. The incident occurred at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Monday (Apr 14) morning. The latest report suggests there were no casualties, and all SRH players were evacuated on time and are safe.
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The fire broke out on the first floor while the SRH players were putting up on the sixth floor. Soon after the fire was reported, the hotel staff doused it, although there was chaos among the guests, who immediately fled the scene. The SRH Team also left the hotel amid the blaze, with everyone reported to be safe.&nbsp;
Much to the relief, there was no loss of life, but property damage was there. The fire brigade reached the location quickly, helping control its spread, while police arrived soon after, launching an investigation into this matter. &nbsp;
Considering hotel Park Hyatt has been a usual halt for the SunRisers Hyderabad Team over the years, a lapse in security could force them to move out to a different venue.&nbsp;
SRH plays their next <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> game against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Apr 17).&nbsp;
<h2>SRH in IPL 2025&nbsp;</h2>
The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) began IPL 2025 on a fiery note, smashing the second-highest team total (286-6) against Rajasthan Royals in their tournament opener, with the record for the highest IPL team score (287-3) belonging to them only. Though they won that match, SRH endured a horrid run afterwards, losing four games on the trot.&nbsp;
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Reeling at the bottom of the points table, SRH needed a wonder performance to pull themselves up, and it came against the high-flying Punjab Kings. In their previous home game against PBKS, SRH completed the second-highest successful run chase in the tournament, hunting 245 with nine balls and eight wickets to spare. &nbsp;
Chasing a humongous 246, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma began in fifth gear, stitching a 171-run stand for the first wicket inside 13 overs. Abhishek completed his maiden IPL hundred soon after, hitting 141, including ten fours and 14 sixes &ndash; the highest score by an Indian ever. &nbsp; Their win boosted their morale ahead of a marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, which are coming off a tight win against Delhi Capitals in their last match. &nbsp;
SRH and MI share four points each, with two wins in their respective contested matches thus far.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

The latest report suggests there were no casualties, and all SunRisers Hyderabad players were evacuated on time and are safe. Sports, Cricket

In a shocking turn of events, a fire broke out in a luxury hotel in Hyderabad, India, where IPL franchise SunRisers Hyderabad's (SRH) players were putting up. The incident occurred at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, on Monday (Apr 14) morning. The latest report suggests there were no casualties, and all SRH players were evacuated on time and are safe. Fire at Park Hyatt Hyderabad Quickly Contained; No Casualties Reported A fire broke out on the first floor of the Park Hyatt Hotel in Banjara Hills on Monday morning, prompting a swift response from emergency services. The incident occurred around 8:50 AM, leading to the… pic.twitter.com/8NTO3nATFB — Sudhakar Udumula (@sudhakarudumula) April 14, 2025 The fire broke out on the first floor while the SRH players were putting up on the sixth floor. Soon after the fire was reported, the hotel staff doused it, although there was chaos among the guests, who immediately fled the scene. The SRH Team also left the hotel amid the blaze, with everyone reported to be safe. Much to the relief, there was no loss of life, but property damage was there. The fire brigade reached the location quickly, helping control its spread, while police arrived soon after, launching an investigation into this matter. Considering hotel Park Hyatt has been a usual halt for the SunRisers Hyderabad Team over the years, a lapse in security could force them to move out to a different venue. SRH plays their next IPL 2025 game against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (Apr 17). SRH in IPL 2025 The SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) began IPL 2025 on a fiery note, smashing the second-highest team total (286-6) against Rajasthan Royals in their tournament opener, with the record for the highest IPL team score (287-3) belonging to them only. Though they won that match, SRH endured a horrid run afterwards, losing four games on the trot. Also read | PSL 2025 - 'Hairdryer' prize for Karachi Kings POM James Vince. Netizens ask: Lunchbox or mixer next? Reeling at the bottom of the points table, SRH needed a wonder performance to pull themselves up, and it came against the high-flying Punjab Kings. In their previous home game against PBKS, SRH completed the second-highest successful run chase in the tournament, hunting 245 with nine balls and eight wickets to spare. Chasing a humongous 246, SRH openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma began in fifth gear, stitching a 171-run stand for the first wicket inside 13 overs. Abhishek completed his maiden IPL hundred soon after, hitting 141, including ten fours and 14 sixes – the highest score by an Indian ever. Their win boosted their morale ahead of a marquee clash against Mumbai Indians, which are coming off a tight win against Delhi Capitals in their last match. SRH and MI share four points each, with two wins in their respective contested matches thus far. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Fire breaks out at luxury Hyderabad hotel hosting SRH players - Report

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When Karun Nair came out to bat on Sunday against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, he looked like he was a man on a mission to prove himself. Smashing 89 off just 41 balls in his IPL comeback for Delhi Capitals, he took down bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Trent Boult with 12 fours and five gigantic sixes. He did not just bat but dominated from ball one.
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This epic return was a moment fans had been waiting for, especially after Karun&rsquo;s emotional 2022 viral tweet: &ldquo;Dear Cricket, give me one more chance.&rdquo; He waited patiently, worked hard and when the opportunity came, he grabbed it with both hands.
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Dear cricket, give me one more chance.🤞🏽
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Karun Nair&rsquo;s name is forever etched in Indian cricket history. Back in 2016, he became only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Tests, an unbeaten 303 against England in Chennai that won him the Player of the Match.&nbsp;
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But shockingly, he was dropped right after that innings as Ajinkya Rahane returned from an injury for the next game. Despite being in the squad, Karun played just six Tests more and was never given a consistent run to cement his spot.<span class="EOP SCXW231648997 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Refusing to look down, Karun played domestic cricket regularly and performed well. Leading Vidarbha in the 2024&ndash;25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he scored 779 runs in seven innings, averaging 389.5 with five centuries. His 88* off 44 in the semi-final against Maharashtra was another reminder of his class. These performances earned him a well-deserved IPL call-up from Delhi Capitals.<span class="EOP SCXW231648997 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
<span class="EOP SCXW231648997 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ipl-2025-rohit-sharmas-reaction-to-bumrah-karun-nair-brawl-wins-internet-video-goes-viral-watch-8959496" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma&rsquo;s reaction to Bumrah-Karun Nair fight wins internet, video goes viral &ndash; WATCH</a> 
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Now, with the Test series in England just around the corner, fans are hopeful of watching him play Test cricket. As India prepares for a Test series in England this June, the excitement is real and rising &mdash; Can this be Karun&rsquo;s year? Only time will tell.<span class="EOP SCXW231648997 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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On his first IPL game since 2022, Karun Nair scored a brilliant 89 off 40 balls against Mumbai Indians, hitting 17 boundaries in total. India news, Cricket, Sports

When Karun Nair came out to bat on Sunday against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025, he looked like he was a man on a mission to prove himself. Smashing 89 off just 41 balls in his IPL comeback for Delhi Capitals, he took down bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Trent Boult with 12 fours and five gigantic sixes. He did not just bat but dominated from ball one. This epic return was a moment fans had been waiting for, especially after Karun’s emotional 2022 viral tweet: “Dear Cricket, give me one more chance.” He waited patiently, worked hard and when the opportunity came, he grabbed it with both hands. Dear cricket, give me one more chance.🤞🏽 — Karun Nair (@karun126) December 10, 2022 Karun Nair’s name is forever etched in Indian cricket history. Back in 2016, he became only the second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Tests, an unbeaten 303 against England in Chennai that won him the Player of the Match. Also read | IPL 2025: Ayush Mhatre, all of 17, replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad at CSK. Know more about Mumbai opener But shockingly, he was dropped right after that innings as Ajinkya Rahane returned from an injury for the next game. Despite being in the squad, Karun played just six Tests more and was never given a consistent run to cement his spot. Up and above Refusing to look down, Karun played domestic cricket regularly and performed well. Leading Vidarbha in the 2024–25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, he scored 779 runs in seven innings, averaging 389.5 with five centuries. His 88* off 44 in the semi-final against Maharashtra was another reminder of his class. These performances earned him a well-deserved IPL call-up from Delhi Capitals. Also read | IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma’s reaction to Bumrah-Karun Nair fight wins internet, video goes viral – WATCH Now, with the Test series in England just around the corner, fans are hopeful of watching him play Test cricket. As India prepares for a Test series in England this June, the excitement is real and rising — Can this be Karun’s year? Only time will tell. (With inputs from agencies)

'Dear Cricket, give me one more chance' – Karun Nair’s viral tweet turns into dream comeback

IPL franchise <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> roped in uncapped 17-year-old Mumbai rookie opener Ayush Mhatre as Ruturaj Gaikwad&rsquo;s replacement for the remainder of the season. CSK captain suffered a fracture in his elbow earlier during the away Rajasthan Royals game in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, and though he batted in that game and even played CSK&rsquo;s next two matches, scans on his troubled elbow ruled him out of this edition.
Per the latest reports, CSK called up Mhatre for a trial around two weeks ago to get the hang of his batting in the nets, later deciding to rope him as Gaikwad&rsquo;s replacement for this season.
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The right-handed batter, Mhatre, featured for Mumbai in nine matches, scoring two hundreds and a fifty. He played seven List A matches for Mumbai, scoring 181 against Nagaland and 148 against Saurashtra during the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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1⃣8⃣1⃣ runs | 1⃣1⃣7⃣ balls | 1⃣1⃣ sixes | 1⃣5⃣ fours 💪💪 Watch snippets of Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre's record-breaking knock of 181 against Nagaland in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/VijayHazareTrophy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#VijayHazareTrophy</a> in Ahmedabad, making him the youngest player to score 150-plus in men's List A cricket 👌<a href="https://twitter.com/IDFCFIRSTBank?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IDFCFIRSTBank</a> <a href="https://t.co/VGyzBoLPW8">pic.twitter.com/VGyzBoLPW8</a>
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The reports suggest he will be linking up with the CSK squad sooner, but there is no word about him getting a chance right away. CSK faces LSG in IPL 2025 on Monday (Apr 14). &nbsp;
Considering Gaikwad was CSK&rsquo;s best batter thus far this season, having hit 152 runs in five contested matches, his untimely injury further dented CSK, who are languishing at the bottom of the points table with just two points from six contested matches.
<h2>Who is Ayush Mhatre?&nbsp;</h2>
Ayush Mhatre is a young and exciting top-order batter. Hailing from Virar &ndash; a small village nearly 50 km from Mumbai City, Ayush used to travel to the famed Oval Maidan stadium, catching a 5 AM train, for which he used to wake up at 4:15. &nbsp;
In a chat with the Indian Express last year, Mhatre revealed he began playing as a six-year-old but got serious about pursuing cricket as a career when he turned ten. Detailing his journey from a toddler who had a passion for this game to achieving his dream as an upcoming teenage sensation in Mumbai and now in IPL cricket, Mhatre said,&nbsp;
&ldquo;I started to play when I was 6, but my real cricket started when I was 10,&rdquo; Mhatre said during a chat with The Indian Express last year. &nbsp;
&ldquo;I got admission in Don Bosco High School in Matunga, and it was my grandfather Laxmikant Naik (Nana), who took the responsibility to take me there every day. So, in the morning, I used to go for practice in Matunga, attend school, and then go to Church Gate to attend another practice. My family used to tell my grandfather not to ruin my sleep, but now, they too feel that my sacrifice is paying off,&rdquo; he continued. &nbsp;
Mhatre also revealed how even after his father lost his job one time, he never let him realise the financial struggles the family was facing in the background and that he is always grateful for the support he received from them in this journey.&nbsp;
&ldquo;My father and mother never made me realise that there is some financial problem at home. Like, if a bat is broken, then I didn&rsquo;t ask for a new one. Even today, my father travels with me on the local train so that if any verbal fight happens with someone, he will handle it, so that I don&rsquo;t take any negativity when I&rsquo;m going to bat,&rdquo; he added.
Meanwhile, veteran gloveman <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-to-captain-csk-in-ipl-2025-after-regular-captain-ruled-out-with-injury-report-8947982" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni is leading CSK for the remainder of this season</a> in Gaikwad's absence.
(With inputs from agencies)

CSK called up Ayush Mhatre for a trial around two weeks ago, later deciding to rope him as Gaikwad’s replacement for IPL 2025. India news, Cricket, Sports

IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings (CSK) roped in uncapped 17-year-old Mumbai rookie opener Ayush Mhatre as Ruturaj Gaikwad’s replacement for the remainder of the season. CSK captain suffered a fracture in his elbow earlier during the away Rajasthan Royals game in IPL 2025, and though he batted in that game and even played CSK’s next two matches, scans on his troubled elbow ruled him out of this edition. Per the latest reports, CSK called up Mhatre for a trial around two weeks ago to get the hang of his batting in the nets, later deciding to rope him as Gaikwad’s replacement for this season. Also read | IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma’s reaction to Bumrah-Karun Nair fight wins internet, video goes viral – WATCH The right-handed batter, Mhatre, featured for Mumbai in nine matches, scoring two hundreds and a fifty. He played seven List A matches for Mumbai, scoring 181 against Nagaland and 148 against Saurashtra during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. 1⃣8⃣1⃣ runs | 1⃣1⃣7⃣ balls | 1⃣1⃣ sixes | 1⃣5⃣ fours 💪💪 Watch snippets of Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre's record-breaking knock of 181 against Nagaland in the #VijayHazareTrophy in Ahmedabad, making him the youngest player to score 150-plus in men's List A cricket 👌@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/VGyzBoLPW8 — BCCI Domestic (@BCCIdomestic) January 1, 2025 The reports suggest he will be linking up with the CSK squad sooner, but there is no word about him getting a chance right away. CSK faces LSG in IPL 2025 on Monday (Apr 14). Considering Gaikwad was CSK’s best batter thus far this season, having hit 152 runs in five contested matches, his untimely injury further dented CSK, who are languishing at the bottom of the points table with just two points from six contested matches. Who is Ayush Mhatre? Ayush Mhatre is a young and exciting top-order batter. Hailing from Virar – a small village nearly 50 km from Mumbai City, Ayush used to travel to the famed Oval Maidan stadium, catching a 5 AM train, for which he used to wake up at 4:15. In a chat with the Indian Express last year, Mhatre revealed he began playing as a six-year-old but got serious about pursuing cricket as a career when he turned ten. Detailing his journey from a toddler who had a passion for this game to achieving his dream as an upcoming teenage sensation in Mumbai and now in IPL cricket, Mhatre said, “I started to play when I was 6, but my real cricket started when I was 10,” Mhatre said during a chat with The Indian Express last year. “I got admission in Don Bosco High School in Matunga, and it was my grandfather Laxmikant Naik (Nana), who took the responsibility to take me there every day. So, in the morning, I used to go for practice in Matunga, attend school, and then go to Church Gate to attend another practice. My family used to tell my grandfather not to ruin my sleep, but now, they too feel that my sacrifice is paying off,” he continued. Mhatre also revealed how even after his father lost his job one time, he never let him realise the financial struggles the family was facing in the background and that he is always grateful for the support he received from them in this journey. “My father and mother never made me realise that there is some financial problem at home. Like, if a bat is broken, then I didn’t ask for a new one. Even today, my father travels with me on the local train so that if any verbal fight happens with someone, he will handle it, so that I don’t take any negativity when I’m going to bat,” he added. Meanwhile, veteran gloveman MS Dhoni is leading CSK for the remainder of this season in Gaikwad's absence. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Ayush Mhatre, all of 17, replaces Ruturaj Gaikwad at CSK. Know more about Mumbai opener

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah" rel="dofollow">Jasprit Bumrah-</a>Karun Nair had quite a face-off during Delhi Capitals' recently concluded home game against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>. While Bumrah, playing his second game this season, ended up on the winning side, with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/ipl-2025-tilak-powers-mumbai-indians-to-2055-against-delhi-capitals-8958569" rel="dofollow">Mumbai clinching this thriller by 12 runs</a>, Nair&rsquo;s monumental return to the cash-rich league had the internet talking. The right-handed batter impressed everyone with his brilliant 89 off 40 balls while chasing, hitting 17 boundaries, including five sixes, two of which came against Bumrah inside the Powerplay.
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Taking on the world&rsquo;s best bowler? <a href="https://twitter.com/karun126?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@karun126</a> didn&rsquo;t hesitate! 👏 🗣 &ldquo;He&rsquo;s reading Bumrah like a book!&rdquo; - Harsha Bhogle, on air 🎙 Watch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/QAuja88phU">https://t.co/QAuja88phU</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvMI</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/IG6LpKDGWk">pic.twitter.com/IG6LpKDGWk</a>
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Meanwhile, when it looked like Nair had kept Delhi&rsquo;s nose ahead in this run chase, he got out to Mitchell Santner. But, before that, Nair and Bumrah got into an intense argument, with MI captain Hardik Pandya becoming the peacemaker; however, what caught everyone's attention was Rohit Sharma's funny reaction to this brawl. <span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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The incident occurred during one of Bumrah&rsquo;s overs when Nair ran into him unintentionally, only for the premier quick to lose his cool over the same. Even though Nair apologised to him midway through his second run by raising his hand in the air, Bumrah approached him during the drinks break soon after, exchanging some words. Pandya entered the scene trying to make peace between the two, with veteran MI batter Rohit giggling and making funny expressions standing at a distance.
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The average Delhi vs Mumbai debate in comments section 🫣 Don't miss <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> 's reaction at the end 😁 Watch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/QAuja88phU">https://t.co/QAuja88phU</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvMI</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/FPt0XeYaqS">pic.twitter.com/FPt0XeYaqS</a>
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Mumbai Indians return to winning ways after a poor start this edition. Known to be late risers or the comeback kings, MI won two games thus far, climbing to the sixth spot on the points table with four points from six contested matches.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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In an away game on Sunday night, MI batted first in Delhi, scoring a mammoth 205/5 in 20 overs. Rohit and Ryan Rickelton got MI off to a flyer, adding 47 inside five overs before Vipraj Nigam dismissed Rohit on 18.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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The MI&rsquo;s middle order contributed big time, from Suryakumar Yadav (40) to Tilak Varma (59) to Naman Dhir (38*) later in the innings, propelling them to go past 200.<span data-ccp-props="{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}">&nbsp;
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Delhi lost Fraser McGurk on a first-ball duck but steadied the ship by bringing in their Impact Sub &ndash; Karun Nair next, who added 119 for the second wicket with gloveman Abishek Porel. Though that partnership almost had MI in their pocket, losing wickets in cluster afterwards cost the hosts as they failed to reclaim any momentum, eventually going down by 12 runs.
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On his comeback game for DC in IPL 2025, Karun Nair smoked 18 runs off Jasprit Bumrah's second over, hitting him for two sixes and a four. India news, Cricket, Sports

Jasprit Bumrah-Karun Nair had quite a face-off during Delhi Capitals' recently concluded home game against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. While Bumrah, playing his second game this season, ended up on the winning side, with Mumbai clinching this thriller by 12 runs, Nair’s monumental return to the cash-rich league had the internet talking. The right-handed batter impressed everyone with his brilliant 89 off 40 balls while chasing, hitting 17 boundaries, including five sixes, two of which came against Bumrah inside the Powerplay. Taking on the world’s best bowler? @karun126 didn’t hesitate! 👏 🗣 “He’s reading Bumrah like a book!” - Harsha Bhogle, on air 🎙 Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/QAuja88phU#IPLonJioStar 👉 #DCvMI | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/IG6LpKDGWk — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 13, 2025 Meanwhile, when it looked like Nair had kept Delhi’s nose ahead in this run chase, he got out to Mitchell Santner. But, before that, Nair and Bumrah got into an intense argument, with MI captain Hardik Pandya becoming the peacemaker; however, what caught everyone's attention was Rohit Sharma's funny reaction to this brawl. The incident occurred during one of Bumrah’s overs when Nair ran into him unintentionally, only for the premier quick to lose his cool over the same. Even though Nair apologised to him midway through his second run by raising his hand in the air, Bumrah approached him during the drinks break soon after, exchanging some words. Pandya entered the scene trying to make peace between the two, with veteran MI batter Rohit giggling and making funny expressions standing at a distance. Watch viral video - The average Delhi vs Mumbai debate in comments section 🫣 Don't miss @ImRo45 's reaction at the end 😁 Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/QAuja88phU#IPLonJioStar 👉 #DCvMI | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/FPt0XeYaqS — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 13, 2025 Mumbai second's win this season Mumbai Indians return to winning ways after a poor start this edition. Known to be late risers or the comeback kings, MI won two games thus far, climbing to the sixth spot on the points table with four points from six contested matches. In an away game on Sunday night, MI batted first in Delhi, scoring a mammoth 205/5 in 20 overs. Rohit and Ryan Rickelton got MI off to a flyer, adding 47 inside five overs before Vipraj Nigam dismissed Rohit on 18. The MI’s middle order contributed big time, from Suryakumar Yadav (40) to Tilak Varma (59) to Naman Dhir (38*) later in the innings, propelling them to go past 200. Delhi lost Fraser McGurk on a first-ball duck but steadied the ship by bringing in their Impact Sub – Karun Nair next, who added 119 for the second wicket with gloveman Abishek Porel. Though that partnership almost had MI in their pocket, losing wickets in cluster afterwards cost the hosts as they failed to reclaim any momentum, eventually going down by 12 runs. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma’s reaction to Bumrah-Karun Nair fight wins internet, video goes viral – WATCH

Sai Sudharsan has been wreaking havoc in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as he continues to impress for Gujarat Titans. It seemed like a very good move to GT during the auctions for Sudharsan as he had provided of his talent in the last two seasons. Looking at the start he has made to this IPL 2025, the $990,000 they retained him for seems like a steal.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Sai Sudharsan&rsquo;s IPL 2025</h2>
The stylish left-hander from Tamil Nadu has been the epitome of consistency, becoming the first batter in this IPL to score 300 runs after being the first Indian to get to 200 runs earlier in the IPL. Sudharsan notched his fourth fifty in just six innings in this IPL with a knock of 56 off just 37 balls against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Saturday to provide the Titans with the perfect start again.
Sudharsan has set the pace for Titans in the Powerplay and only Nicholas Pooran has scored more runs than him in this IPL. Sudharsan&rsquo;s 329 runs in this IPL have come at an average of 54.83 and a strike rate of 151.61.
He&rsquo;s been the lynchpin for Gujarat Titans in this edition with scores of 74, 63, 49, 5, 82 and 56. At just 23, Sudharsan has already mastered the vagaries of a format as fickle as T20 and his career IPL average of 48.67 is the highest ever for any player in the tournament with at least 200 runs. He has formed a particularly formidable partnership with captain Shubman Gill, with the duo being the only two players to register more than 10 scores of 50 plus for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. The pair have put on 50-plus runs 12 of the 24 times they have batted together in the IPL, including four hundred-run partnerships.
Despite being a classical and technically adept batsman, Sudharsan has made the transition to T20 cricket rather seamlessly with the IPL usually seeing him at the peak of his powers in the last three seasons. He is, in fact, the only left-hander to score 10 50-plus scores in the IPL since the start of the 2020 edition.
Sudharsan has carried his sparkling from the last season to this year and now has as many as seven scores of 50-plus in just his last 10 innings in the IPL. Sudharsan was the leading run-getter for the Titans in IPL 2024 as well, scoring 527 at an average of 47.9. Sudharsan is also the fastest Indian ever to score 1000 runs in the IPL.
Sudharsan&rsquo;s ability to score runs at a brisk pace without taking undue risks is what sets him apart as he gets a huge volume of runs while playing conventional cricketing shots with his ability to pierce the gaps being a standout.
With Gujarat Titans being top-heavy, Sudharsan&rsquo;s runs have been a big reason for them sitting at number 2 on the points table in this IPL and looking good for a playoff berth at this stage.

India News | Sports: Sudharsan notched his fourth fifty in just six innings in this IPL with a knock of 56 off just 37 balls against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow.

Sai Sudharsan has been wreaking havoc in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as he continues to impress for Gujarat Titans. It seemed like a very good move to GT during the auctions for Sudharsan as he had provided of his talent in the last two seasons. Looking at the start he has made to this IPL 2025, the $990,000 they retained him for seems like a steal. Sai Sudharsan’s IPL 2025 The stylish left-hander from Tamil Nadu has been the epitome of consistency, becoming the first batter in this IPL to score 300 runs after being the first Indian to get to 200 runs earlier in the IPL. Sudharsan notched his fourth fifty in just six innings in this IPL with a knock of 56 off just 37 balls against Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Saturday to provide the Titans with the perfect start again. Sudharsan has set the pace for Titans in the Powerplay and only Nicholas Pooran has scored more runs than him in this IPL. Sudharsan’s 329 runs in this IPL have come at an average of 54.83 and a strike rate of 151.61. He’s been the lynchpin for Gujarat Titans in this edition with scores of 74, 63, 49, 5, 82 and 56. At just 23, Sudharsan has already mastered the vagaries of a format as fickle as T20 and his career IPL average of 48.67 is the highest ever for any player in the tournament with at least 200 runs. He has formed a particularly formidable partnership with captain Shubman Gill, with the duo being the only two players to register more than 10 scores of 50 plus for Gujarat Titans in the IPL. The pair have put on 50-plus runs 12 of the 24 times they have batted together in the IPL, including four hundred-run partnerships. Despite being a classical and technically adept batsman, Sudharsan has made the transition to T20 cricket rather seamlessly with the IPL usually seeing him at the peak of his powers in the last three seasons. He is, in fact, the only left-hander to score 10 50-plus scores in the IPL since the start of the 2020 edition. Sudharsan has carried his sparkling from the last season to this year and now has as many as seven scores of 50-plus in just his last 10 innings in the IPL. Sudharsan was the leading run-getter for the Titans in IPL 2024 as well, scoring 527 at an average of 47.9. Sudharsan is also the fastest Indian ever to score 1000 runs in the IPL. Sudharsan’s ability to score runs at a brisk pace without taking undue risks is what sets him apart as he gets a huge volume of runs while playing conventional cricketing shots with his ability to pierce the gaps being a standout. With Gujarat Titans being top-heavy, Sudharsan’s runs have been a big reason for them sitting at number 2 on the points table in this IPL and looking good for a playoff berth at this stage.

Sai Sudharsan's IPL 2025 in numbers as star Gujarat Titans batter continues to impress

&ldquo;They won the game in the powerplay.&rdquo; That was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sanju-samson">Sanju Samson</a>&rsquo;s honest admission after Rajasthan Royals faced a crushing nine-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. RCB chased down a total of 173 with ease, getting over the line with 15 balls to spare and extending their dominant run in IPL 2025.
On a pitch that offered grip and slowness in the first innings, Rajasthan put up what looked like a strong total of 172. Samson felt his team had something to fight with. &ldquo;After losing the toss on a slow wicket, 170-odd was a really good score. It was hard to bat in the powerplay,&rdquo; he said.
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But RCB&rsquo;s batters had different plans. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/phil-salt">Phil Salt</a> came out hard, smashing 65 runs off just 33 balls and putting the Rajasthan bowlers under pressure right from the start. Once Salt departed, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> took control and calmly anchored the chase with his 100th T20 half-century.
<h2>'Wicket was not easy to bat'</h2>
&ldquo;Knew Salt and Kohli would come hard at us. They won the game in the powerplay,&rdquo; Samson added, admitting the match had slipped away early.
Fielding too became a concern for Rajasthan, as dropped catches gave RCB added chances. But Samson refused to stress on those mistakes. &ldquo;They also dropped our catches, we also dropped theirs. It is okay, they batted better. Have to give it to RCB, their intent was better.&rdquo;
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged Kohli&rsquo;s impact. &ldquo;The wicket was not easy to bat, we targeted 150-170. The way VK bhai rotated the strike was special.&rdquo;
Devdutt Padikkal, who stayed unbeaten on 40 and added 83 with Kohli, said the side will look to carry this form into their next home game against Punjab Kings on April 18.&nbsp;&ldquo;We are in a good mindset,&rdquo; Samson concluded. &ldquo;People have admitted their mistakes. We have to put this game behind us and come back fresh.&rdquo;

Cricket, Sports: Padikkal, who stayed unbeaten on 40 said the side will look to carry this form into their next home game against Punjab Kings on April 18

“They won the game in the powerplay.” That was Sanju Samson’s honest admission after Rajasthan Royals faced a crushing nine-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday. RCB chased down a total of 173 with ease, getting over the line with 15 balls to spare and extending their dominant run in IPL 2025. On a pitch that offered grip and slowness in the first innings, Rajasthan put up what looked like a strong total of 172. Samson felt his team had something to fight with. “After losing the toss on a slow wicket, 170-odd was a really good score. It was hard to bat in the powerplay,” he said. Also Read: ICC joins hands with BCCI, ECB and CA to support initiative for displaced Afghan women cricketers But RCB’s batters had different plans. Phil Salt came out hard, smashing 65 runs off just 33 balls and putting the Rajasthan bowlers under pressure right from the start. Once Salt departed, Virat Kohli took control and calmly anchored the chase with his 100th T20 half-century. 'Wicket was not easy to bat' “Knew Salt and Kohli would come hard at us. They won the game in the powerplay,” Samson added, admitting the match had slipped away early. Fielding too became a concern for Rajasthan, as dropped catches gave RCB added chances. But Samson refused to stress on those mistakes. “They also dropped our catches, we also dropped theirs. It is okay, they batted better. Have to give it to RCB, their intent was better.” RCB skipper Rajat Patidar acknowledged Kohli’s impact. “The wicket was not easy to bat, we targeted 150-170. The way VK bhai rotated the strike was special.” Devdutt Padikkal, who stayed unbeaten on 40 and added 83 with Kohli, said the side will look to carry this form into their next home game against Punjab Kings on April 18. “We are in a good mindset,” Samson concluded. “People have admitted their mistakes. We have to put this game behind us and come back fresh.”

IPL 2025: 'They won in powerplay, RR skipper Samson admits after big loss against RCB

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday (April 13). Chasing 174, they made it look very easy with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/phil-salt">Phil Salt</a> set the tone with a fiery 65 off just 33 balls and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/virat-kohli">Virat Kohli</a> anchoring the innings with a crucial 62* off 45 balls.
The night was even more special for Kohli as he brought up his 100th T20 half-century &mdash; becoming the first Indian and only the second player after David Warner (108 fifties) to achieve this milestone.
RCB, wearing their iconic green jersey for their environmental initiative, were aggressive from the very first over. Salt took charge and played fearless cricket, hitting boundaries putting the Rajasthan bowlers under pressure.
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He brought up his half-century in just 28 balls before getting dismissed in the ninth over. By that time, RCB were speeding up at ten runs an over.
Kohli, who started off cautiously, shifted gears after Salt&rsquo;s departure and Devdutt Padikkal gave a strong support with 40 off 28 deliveries. The duo stitched together a smooth partnership, wrapping up the chase in just 17.3 overs.This marked RCB&rsquo;s fourth win in six games &nbsp;all away from home.
<h2>Yashasvi finds rhythm</h2>
Earlier, Rajasthan Royals made a steady start after being asked to bat first. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/yashasvi-jaiswal" rel="dofollow">Yashasvi Jaiswal</a> looked in good touch and top-scored with 75 off 47 deliveries. Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag chipped scored decent but the Royals never really got into the beast mode.
Their final score of 173/4 looked decent, but lacked the firepower to challenge RCB&rsquo;s in-form batting.&nbsp;Despite it being their first home game of the season, RR couldn&rsquo;t make the most of it. RCB&rsquo;s clinical chase, led by two outstanding knocks, left the host clueless and sealed a comfortable win for the visitors.

India News, Cricket, Sports: The evening was even more special for Kohli as he brought up his 100th T20 half-century — becoming the first Indian to achieve this milestone

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a commanding victory over Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday (April 13). Chasing 174, they made it look very easy with Phil Salt set the tone with a fiery 65 off just 33 balls and Virat Kohli anchoring the innings with a crucial 62* off 45 balls. The night was even more special for Kohli as he brought up his 100th T20 half-century — becoming the first Indian and only the second player after David Warner (108 fifties) to achieve this milestone. RCB, wearing their iconic green jersey for their environmental initiative, were aggressive from the very first over. Salt took charge and played fearless cricket, hitting boundaries putting the Rajasthan bowlers under pressure. Also Read: IPL 2025: Another day, another milestone: Virat Kohli joins THIS T20 elite group, becomes first Indian to... He brought up his half-century in just 28 balls before getting dismissed in the ninth over. By that time, RCB were speeding up at ten runs an over. Kohli, who started off cautiously, shifted gears after Salt’s departure and Devdutt Padikkal gave a strong support with 40 off 28 deliveries. The duo stitched together a smooth partnership, wrapping up the chase in just 17.3 overs.This marked RCB’s fourth win in six games all away from home. Yashasvi finds rhythm Earlier, Rajasthan Royals made a steady start after being asked to bat first. Yashasvi Jaiswal looked in good touch and top-scored with 75 off 47 deliveries. Sanju Samson and Riyan Parag chipped scored decent but the Royals never really got into the beast mode. Their final score of 173/4 looked decent, but lacked the firepower to challenge RCB’s in-form batting. Despite it being their first home game of the season, RR couldn’t make the most of it. RCB’s clinical chase, led by two outstanding knocks, left the host clueless and sealed a comfortable win for the visitors.

IPL 2025: Virat, Salt guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru to nine-wicket win Rajasthan Royals

Abhishek Sharma scored a brilliant 141 off 55 balls to help <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) end their four-match losing streak in IPL 2025. Chasing a mammoth total of 246 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Hyderabad, SRH won it comfortably with nine balls to spare, all thanks to Abhishek&rsquo;s record-breaking knock of 141.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma">Abhishek Sharma</a> brought out a handwritten note from his pocket after reaching his hundred. It read, &ldquo;This one is for the Orange Army.&rdquo; That showed how much he wanted to contribute for the team and win it for them.
&ldquo;I wrote it today itself,&rdquo; Abhishek said after the match. &ldquo;Because I usually wake up and write something. I got a random thought that if I do something today, that would be for the Orange Army. Luckily, today I felt like it was my day.&rdquo;
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The left-handed opener hit 14 fours and 10 sixes during his innings. He was involved in a 171-run opening stand with <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/travis-head">Travis Head</a> in just 12.2 overs, setting up SRH's highest successful chase this season.
<h2>'I never play anything behind the wicket'</h2>
&ldquo;If you've seen me close enough, I never play anything behind the wicket,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;But I was still trying few shots because they had a pretty good plan for us outside off. So, I wanted to just invent a few shots which I think was very easy on this pitch because of the bounce and the boundary size on one side.&rdquo;
Coming to the match, SRH were under pressure after four consecutive losses. Both openers had failed to capitalise in recent games. However, Abhishek said the mood in the camp remained positive.
&ldquo;I&rsquo;d be lying if I say there was no pressure,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;There is pressure if you don&rsquo;t do well in three or four innings, especially if your team&rsquo;s losing. But I never felt that we&rsquo;ve been losing games. Nobody in the team had a negative mindset, there was only positivity from everyone.&rdquo;
With this win, SRH have moved up to eighth on the points table. They next face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April17).&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

India News, Cricket, Sports: Abhishek brought out a handwritten note from his pocket after reaching his century in some style. It read, 'This one is for the Orange Army'

Abhishek Sharma scored a brilliant 141 off 55 balls to help Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) end their four-match losing streak in IPL 2025. Chasing a mammoth total of 246 against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Hyderabad, SRH won it comfortably with nine balls to spare, all thanks to Abhishek’s record-breaking knock of 141. Abhishek Sharma brought out a handwritten note from his pocket after reaching his hundred. It read, “This one is for the Orange Army.” That showed how much he wanted to contribute for the team and win it for them. “I wrote it today itself,” Abhishek said after the match. “Because I usually wake up and write something. I got a random thought that if I do something today, that would be for the Orange Army. Luckily, today I felt like it was my day.” Also Read: PSL: Multan Sultans to donate $356 for every six and wicket to Palestinian charities The left-handed opener hit 14 fours and 10 sixes during his innings. He was involved in a 171-run opening stand with Travis Head in just 12.2 overs, setting up SRH's highest successful chase this season. 'I never play anything behind the wicket' “If you've seen me close enough, I never play anything behind the wicket,” he said. “But I was still trying few shots because they had a pretty good plan for us outside off. So, I wanted to just invent a few shots which I think was very easy on this pitch because of the bounce and the boundary size on one side.” Coming to the match, SRH were under pressure after four consecutive losses. Both openers had failed to capitalise in recent games. However, Abhishek said the mood in the camp remained positive. “I’d be lying if I say there was no pressure,” he said. “There is pressure if you don’t do well in three or four innings, especially if your team’s losing. But I never felt that we’ve been losing games. Nobody in the team had a negative mindset, there was only positivity from everyone.” With this win, SRH have moved up to eighth on the points table. They next face Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April17). (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | Random thought. Real impact: Abhishek Sharma's blazing 141 lifts SRH and Orange Army

DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction:&nbsp;Out-of-form Mumbai Indians are all set for a date with Delhi Capitals as they go head-to-head in match 29 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Sunday (April 13). Now on a four-match winning streak, DC will look to continue their winning momentum while MI will look to end their poor run. So here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the DC vs MI contest.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">DC vs MI Match Preview</h2>
DC and MI will meet for the 36th time on Sunday as the two share a close head-to-head record. Delhi's winning momentum will be a key issue for Mumbai but will have plenty in the tank as they will have Jasprit Bumrah back in the side.&nbsp;
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</h2>
Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton 
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis 
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel 
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">DC vs MI Head-to-Head Records</h2>
Saturday's meeting between DC and MI will be the 36th between the franchises with the latter leading the way with 19 wins. DC on the other hand have won 16 with no matches ending in no result.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices<o:p></o:p></h2>
1. Suryakumar Yadav&nbsp;
Suryakumar Yadav has a stunning record in this format and has done well for both India and Mumbai Indians. He scored a half century in the previous match and we can back him to do well.
2. KL Rahul&nbsp;
KL Rahul has won player of the match in the previous two matches having scored half centuries in both of them. He will be a good captaincy pick.
3. Hardik Pandya
Having wreaked havoc against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in last match, Hardik Pandya would be an easy pick in the Dream11.
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">DC vs MI Fantasy Cricket Tips<o:p></o:p></h2>
Both teams have plenty of match-winners, but Hardik Pandya remains the safe bet as he contributes with both bat and ball. He already has proven his worth with bat and also scalped five-for in an earlier game.&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Team Analysis<o:p></o:p></h2>
DC: Delhi Capitals are the only unbeaten team in this edition, having won all four matches. They beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the previous match and are second in the points table. They will be playing at home and look to put up another good performance.&nbsp;
MI: Mumbai Indians are struggling so far this season, having won just one out of the five matches. They are eighth in the points table and desperately need to bounce back. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides.&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report<o:p></o:p></h2>
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium produced exciting high-scoring matches during IPL 2024 and we can expect the same this time. The pitch has generally helped batters while spinners like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will have little help later in the innings.&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for DC vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket<o:p></o:p></h2>
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul (vc), Ryan Rickelton 
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Faf du Plessis, Tilak Varma, Tristan Stubbs 
All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir 
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav 
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Match Prediction: Who Will Win DC vs MI?</h2>
Going on form, we predict Delhi Capitals to win the match and continue their winning streak in the IPL. Mumbai Indians' poor form also sees us back as the home team in the IPL 2025 contest.&nbsp;
Disclaimer: The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

India News | Sports: Out-of-form Mumbai Indians are all set for a date with Delhi Capitals as they go head-to-head in match 29 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025).

DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Out-of-form Mumbai Indians are all set for a date with Delhi Capitals as they go head-to-head in match 29 of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) on Sunday (April 13). Now on a four-match winning streak, DC will look to continue their winning momentum while MI will look to end their poor run. So here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the DC vs MI contest. DC vs MI Match Preview DC and MI will meet for the 36th time on Sunday as the two share a close head-to-head record. Delhi's winning momentum will be a key issue for Mumbai but will have plenty in the tank as they will have Jasprit Bumrah back in the side. DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton Batters: Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya, Axar Patel Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc DC vs MI Head-to-Head Records Saturday's meeting between DC and MI will be the 36th between the franchises with the latter leading the way with 19 wins. DC on the other hand have won 16 with no matches ending in no result. 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Suryakumar Yadav Suryakumar Yadav has a stunning record in this format and has done well for both India and Mumbai Indians. He scored a half century in the previous match and we can back him to do well. 2. KL Rahul KL Rahul has won player of the match in the previous two matches having scored half centuries in both of them. He will be a good captaincy pick. 3. Hardik Pandya Having wreaked havoc against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in last match, Hardik Pandya would be an easy pick in the Dream11. ALSO READ | 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details DC vs MI Fantasy Cricket Tips Both teams have plenty of match-winners, but Hardik Pandya remains the safe bet as he contributes with both bat and ball. He already has proven his worth with bat and also scalped five-for in an earlier game. Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians Team Analysis DC: Delhi Capitals are the only unbeaten team in this edition, having won all four matches. They beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the previous match and are second in the points table. They will be playing at home and look to put up another good performance. MI: Mumbai Indians are struggling so far this season, having won just one out of the five matches. They are eighth in the points table and desperately need to bounce back. This promises to be a closely fought game between these two sides. Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium produced exciting high-scoring matches during IPL 2024 and we can expect the same this time. The pitch has generally helped batters while spinners like Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will have little help later in the innings. Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for DC vs MI Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul (vc), Ryan Rickelton Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Faf du Plessis, Tilak Varma, Tristan Stubbs All-Rounders: Hardik Pandya (c), Axar Patel, Naman Dhir Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav Match Prediction: Who Will Win DC vs MI? Going on form, we predict Delhi Capitals to win the match and continue their winning streak in the IPL. Mumbai Indians' poor form also sees us back as the home team in the IPL 2025 contest. Disclaimer: The fantasy tips and facts expressed within this article are the author's personal opinions and WION does not promote or endorse any sort of betting activity. They do not reflect the views of WION. It is not a reflection of the actual points you might earn. WION does not assume any responsibility or liability for the same.

DC vs MI Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</a> are taking giant strides in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> with powerful performances. Though their batters are to be lauded for their results, the effort the bowlers are putting in must also be acknowledged - premier seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shardul-thakur" rel="dofollow">Shardul Thakur</a> thinks so.
Thakur remained unsold at the mega auction late last year but was roped in as Mohsin Khan&rsquo;s replacement at the LSG, returning with 11 wickets from six contested matches thus far &ndash; the second-best. &nbsp;&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, with how runs are flowing for fun this season, there is no place for the bowlers to hide, and what is worse? The commentators are taking a jibe at them for being unable to restrict the batters from going gaga over hitting boundaries. &nbsp; &nbsp;
Against Gujarat Titans (GT) in LSG&rsquo;s last home game on Saturday, Thakur conceded 34 runs from four overs but picked up two wickets. After the game, he addressed the criticism the bowlers are facing, arguing the commentators are being too harsh on them without knowing how T20 cricket is shaping up in the batter&rsquo;s favour and that hitting 200 or more in an inning is now becoming a norm.&nbsp;
"I&rsquo;ve always believed that, as a bowling unit, we&rsquo;ve bowled well throughout the season. A lot of times in commentary, there&rsquo;s criticism &mdash; they try to be hard on the bowlers. &nbsp;
&ldquo;But you have to understand that cricket is moving in a certain direction where 200+ scores are becoming more common. And like you said, criticism will always be there &mdash; especially from commentators," Thakur said in the post-match presser in Lucknow. &nbsp;
He said it&rsquo;s easier for anyone to sit inside a studio and comment on someone&rsquo;s bowling, instead, they must realise what the bowlers go through out there in the middle. &nbsp;
"It&rsquo;s easy to sit in a studio and comment on someone&rsquo;s bowling, but they don&rsquo;t see the real picture out there on the ground. I&rsquo;m sure they should look at their own stats before criticising anyone," he added.&nbsp;
<h2>Proud of the bowling unit&nbsp;</h2>
Despite not having any overseas seamer, LSG defended two totals this time, and Thakur is proud of the bowling unit for this. A win over Gujarat Titans at home saw LSG climb to the third spot on the points table with four victories in six matches.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Credit to us that we&rsquo;ve defended scores on two occasions when we batted first. We put up a good score, the pitch became better for batting, and even with drastic changes, we managed to defend &mdash; one game by 10 runs, one by four runs in Kolkata. &nbsp;
&ldquo;So, it was about holding our nerve till the end and believing in ourselves that we could win the game, provided we got an important wicket or bowled a key over,&rdquo; he added.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Shardul Thakur has led the bowling attack at LSG this season, picking 11 wickets from six contested matches thus far. India news, Cricket, Sports

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) are taking giant strides in IPL 2025 with powerful performances. Though their batters are to be lauded for their results, the effort the bowlers are putting in must also be acknowledged - premier seamer Shardul Thakur thinks so. Thakur remained unsold at the mega auction late last year but was roped in as Mohsin Khan’s replacement at the LSG, returning with 11 wickets from six contested matches thus far – the second-best. Also read | Watch Viral Video: Aussie star trio indulge in mid-pitch banter during IPL 2025 classic Meanwhile, with how runs are flowing for fun this season, there is no place for the bowlers to hide, and what is worse? The commentators are taking a jibe at them for being unable to restrict the batters from going gaga over hitting boundaries. Against Gujarat Titans (GT) in LSG’s last home game on Saturday, Thakur conceded 34 runs from four overs but picked up two wickets. After the game, he addressed the criticism the bowlers are facing, arguing the commentators are being too harsh on them without knowing how T20 cricket is shaping up in the batter’s favour and that hitting 200 or more in an inning is now becoming a norm. "I’ve always believed that, as a bowling unit, we’ve bowled well throughout the season. A lot of times in commentary, there’s criticism — they try to be hard on the bowlers. “But you have to understand that cricket is moving in a certain direction where 200+ scores are becoming more common. And like you said, criticism will always be there — especially from commentators," Thakur said in the post-match presser in Lucknow. He said it’s easier for anyone to sit inside a studio and comment on someone’s bowling, instead, they must realise what the bowlers go through out there in the middle. "It’s easy to sit in a studio and comment on someone’s bowling, but they don’t see the real picture out there on the ground. I’m sure they should look at their own stats before criticising anyone," he added. Proud of the bowling unit Despite not having any overseas seamer, LSG defended two totals this time, and Thakur is proud of the bowling unit for this. A win over Gujarat Titans at home saw LSG climb to the third spot on the points table with four victories in six matches. “Credit to us that we’ve defended scores on two occasions when we batted first. We put up a good score, the pitch became better for batting, and even with drastic changes, we managed to defend — one game by 10 runs, one by four runs in Kolkata. “So, it was about holding our nerve till the end and believing in ourselves that we could win the game, provided we got an important wicket or bowled a key over,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'It's easy to sit in a studio and...,' Shardul Thakur hits back at commentators over bowlers' criticism

SunRisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 was an all-time classic for several reasons; it was a run feast with nearly 500 runs hit in a single T20 game and crowd favourite <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/abhishek-sharma" rel="dofollow">Abhishek Sharma</a> storming his way into the history books with his match-winning 141 off 55 balls, but something else too caught everyone&rsquo;s attention - a mid-pitch banter between three Australian superstars, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/glenn-maxwell" rel="dofollow">Glenn Maxwell</a>, Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis, during the run chase. &nbsp;
Punjab scored 245 for six in the first innings, thanks to a brilliant 82 off 36 from captain Shreyas Iyer and a late blitz from Stoinis, but even that wasn&rsquo;t enough for them to secure two crucial points as the hosts completed the run chase with nine balls and eight wickets to spare, creating a record. &nbsp;
Meanwhile, midway through the run chase, Head, who surprisingly played second fiddle to Abhishek, got into a heated on-field banter with his national teammates Maxwell and Stoinis.
The incident unfolded in the ninth over of the second innings after Head had hit Maxwell for two consecutive sixes; Maxwell threw one back to Head following a dot ball on the next delivery, which irked him, leading to a confrontation. Just as the tension rose, Maxwell&rsquo;s Punjab teammate Stoinis joined the pair in the middle, with the on-field umpires rushing to the spot to separate the two. &nbsp;
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Heat moment between Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head. 📸: <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@StarSportsIndia</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SRHvPBKS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SRHvPBKS</a> <a href="https://t.co/bjPnOPyhms">pic.twitter.com/bjPnOPyhms</a>
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Although all three exchanged words in the middle, it looked like healthy banter from a distance, which the Aussie confirmed in a chat with the broadcaster after the game. &nbsp;
"It's all fun. I think they probably bring the best and the worst out of you when you know each other and play with each other so much. So, yeah, a bit of friendly banter between us, but it's all good. I got to put up with them at home, so nothing to it,&rdquo; Head said after the game.&nbsp;
<h2>Abhishek enters record books&nbsp;</h2>
The SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 game revolved around Abhishek Sharma&rsquo;s whirlwind knock of 141 &ndash; the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. The left-handed opener hit 10 sixes and 14 fours in his monumental inning, which helped SRH complete the second-highest successful run chase in IPL.
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Abhishek is now the third-highest individual scorer in IPL history after Chris Gayle (175*) and Brendon McCullum (158*). &nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Although all three exchanged words in the middle, it looked like healthy banter from a distance, which Head confirmed after the game.  India news, Cricket, Sports

SunRisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings in IPL 2025 was an all-time classic for several reasons; it was a run feast with nearly 500 runs hit in a single T20 game and crowd favourite Abhishek Sharma storming his way into the history books with his match-winning 141 off 55 balls, but something else too caught everyone’s attention - a mid-pitch banter between three Australian superstars, Glenn Maxwell, Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis, during the run chase. Punjab scored 245 for six in the first innings, thanks to a brilliant 82 off 36 from captain Shreyas Iyer and a late blitz from Stoinis, but even that wasn’t enough for them to secure two crucial points as the hosts completed the run chase with nine balls and eight wickets to spare, creating a record. Meanwhile, midway through the run chase, Head, who surprisingly played second fiddle to Abhishek, got into a heated on-field banter with his national teammates Maxwell and Stoinis. The incident unfolded in the ninth over of the second innings after Head had hit Maxwell for two consecutive sixes; Maxwell threw one back to Head following a dot ball on the next delivery, which irked him, leading to a confrontation. Just as the tension rose, Maxwell’s Punjab teammate Stoinis joined the pair in the middle, with the on-field umpires rushing to the spot to separate the two. Also read | SRH vs PBKS: Abhishek Sharma enters history books with highest score by an Indian in IPL Watch Video - Heat moment between Glenn Maxwell and Travis Head. 📸: @StarSportsIndia | #SRHvPBKS pic.twitter.com/bjPnOPyhms — CricAsh (@ash_cric) April 12, 2025 Although all three exchanged words in the middle, it looked like healthy banter from a distance, which the Aussie confirmed in a chat with the broadcaster after the game. "It's all fun. I think they probably bring the best and the worst out of you when you know each other and play with each other so much. So, yeah, a bit of friendly banter between us, but it's all good. I got to put up with them at home, so nothing to it,” Head said after the game. Abhishek enters record books The SRH vs PBKS IPL 2025 game revolved around Abhishek Sharma’s whirlwind knock of 141 – the highest individual score by an Indian in IPL history. The left-handed opener hit 10 sixes and 14 fours in his monumental inning, which helped SRH complete the second-highest successful run chase in IPL. Also read | IPL 2025: What's the story behind Abhishek Sharma's viral 'note celebration?' Head reveals Abhishek is now the third-highest individual scorer in IPL history after Chris Gayle (175*) and Brendon McCullum (158*). (With inputs from agencies)

Watch Viral Video: Aussie star trio indulge in mid-pitch banter during IPL 2025 classic

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