In a beautiful display of sportsmanship, former CSK captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mahendra-singh-dhoni">MS Dhoni</a> shared a heartwarming moment with Rajasthan Royals coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rahul-dravid">Rahul Dravid</a> after Chennai Super Kings&rsquo; match in the ongoing IPL 2025.
Despite CSK suffering a second consecutive defeat in the tournament, Dhoni&rsquo;s focus remained beyond just the game. In a viral video circulating on social media, the former CSK captain can be seen approaching Dravid after the match, engaging in a warm conversation with the legendary cricketer. According to reports, Dravid had sustained a minor injury, and Dhoni took the time to check on his well-being, a gesture that resonated deeply with fans.
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What made the moment even more special was Dhoni&rsquo;s insistence that CSK&rsquo;s young players take the opportunity to greet Dravid. Known for nurturing young talent and instilling the right values in his teammates, Dhoni encouraged the next generation of cricketers to show respect and acknowledge the greatness of the former Indian captain.
<h2>Watch the viral video here:</h2>
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People who know me know how big a fan I am of Dravid &amp; Dhoni. Watching them together on the field was a dream come true ❤️ <a href="https://t.co/QCXsPwwjUR">pic.twitter.com/QCXsPwwjUR</a>
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The emotional exchange between the two icons quickly went viral, with fans and cricketing experts hailing Dhoni&rsquo;s humility and respect for the game. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, with many calling it a 'golden moment' in IPL history. 'Legends respecting legends &ndash; this is what cricket is all about', wrote one fan, while another commented, 'This is why Dhoni is loved across generations!'
Coming to the match, CSK opted to bowl first after winning the toss. After Jaiswal was dismissed early, Nitish Rana and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sanju-samson">Sanju Samson</a> stitched a 82-run partnership. Later on, skipper Riyan Parag (37 in 28 balls) held one end steady, but he kept running out of partners. In the end, RR was restricted to 182/9 in their 20 overs.
During the run-chase, CSK lost <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rachin-ravindra">Rachin Ravindra</a> early for a duck. Following that came a 46-run partnership between Rahul Tripathi and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad put up a strong fight (63 in 44 balls) but his wicket changed the game for CSK, leaving them out at 129/5 in 15.5 overs. MS Dhoni (16 in 10 balls), Ravindra Jadeja (32* in 22 balls) and Jamie Overton (11* in 4 balls) tried their best, but CSK fell six runs short at 176/6 in their 20 overs.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: In a video circulating on social media,  ex-CSK captain can be seen meeting Dravid after the match, also encouraging other young players to meet him

In a beautiful display of sportsmanship, former CSK captain MS Dhoni shared a heartwarming moment with Rajasthan Royals coach Rahul Dravid after Chennai Super Kings’ match in the ongoing IPL 2025. Despite CSK suffering a second consecutive defeat in the tournament, Dhoni’s focus remained beyond just the game. In a viral video circulating on social media, the former CSK captain can be seen approaching Dravid after the match, engaging in a warm conversation with the legendary cricketer. According to reports, Dravid had sustained a minor injury, and Dhoni took the time to check on his well-being, a gesture that resonated deeply with fans. Also Read: How much did Miami Open 2025 winners earn? Full breakdown inside What made the moment even more special was Dhoni’s insistence that CSK’s young players take the opportunity to greet Dravid. Known for nurturing young talent and instilling the right values in his teammates, Dhoni encouraged the next generation of cricketers to show respect and acknowledge the greatness of the former Indian captain. Watch the viral video here: People who know me know how big a fan I am of Dravid & Dhoni. Watching them together on the field was a dream come true ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QCXsPwwjUR — .... (@Mrsolivegreen) March 31, 2025 The emotional exchange between the two icons quickly went viral, with fans and cricketing experts hailing Dhoni’s humility and respect for the game. Social media platforms were flooded with reactions, with many calling it a 'golden moment' in IPL history. 'Legends respecting legends – this is what cricket is all about', wrote one fan, while another commented, 'This is why Dhoni is loved across generations!' Coming to the match, CSK opted to bowl first after winning the toss. After Jaiswal was dismissed early, Nitish Rana and Sanju Samson stitched a 82-run partnership. Later on, skipper Riyan Parag (37 in 28 balls) held one end steady, but he kept running out of partners. In the end, RR was restricted to 182/9 in their 20 overs. During the run-chase, CSK lost Rachin Ravindra early for a duck. Following that came a 46-run partnership between Rahul Tripathi and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad put up a strong fight (63 in 44 balls) but his wicket changed the game for CSK, leaving them out at 129/5 in 15.5 overs. MS Dhoni (16 in 10 balls), Ravindra Jadeja (32* in 22 balls) and Jamie Overton (11* in 4 balls) tried their best, but CSK fell six runs short at 176/6 in their 20 overs. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni’s heartwarming gesture towards Rahul Dravid after match wins the internet-WATCH

Rajasthan Royals' star leg-spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/wanindu-hasaranga">Wanindu Hasaranga</a> drew inspiration from South Indian cinema as he unleashed a &lsquo;Pushpa&rsquo;-style celebration during his match-winning spell against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings">Chennai Super Kings</a> in the ongoing IPL 2025.
The Sri Lankan spinner played a pivotal role in RR&rsquo;s thrilling six-run victory, bagging four crucial wickets in an action-packed Sunday clash. Each time he struck after conceding a six, Hasaranga responded with a cinematic flourish, pulling off Allu Arjun's iconic 'Pushpa' gesture.
"I love to watch Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil films, and I got that from the Pushpa film," Hasaranga revealed after the match.
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His four-wicket haul (4/35) dismantled CSK&rsquo;s batting order, including the prized scalp of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who threatened to take the game away with a blazing 63. Hasaranga named Gaikwad's dismissal as his favorite, crediting a brilliant catch by Riyan Parag.
<h2>'We have good bowling attack'</h2>
"(On the wicket he enjoyed the most) <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ruturaj-gaikwad">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> because he's a really good player, he batted really well, end of the innings I got him out. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/riyan-parag">Riyan Parag</a> took a brilliant catch, and Shimron Hetmyer was also gun in the field," he said.
Rajasthan Royals&rsquo; bowlers held their nerve to defend 182, bouncing back strongly after two tough outings. Hasaranga highlighted the crucial role he and fellow spinner Maheesh Theekshana play in RR&rsquo;s attack.
"We have a really good bowling attack, especially in the middle overs. Myself and Maheesh have different roles, sometimes with the old ball and sometimes in the middle," he said.
Rajasthan Royals made CSK tilt at the windmills throughout their 182-run defence. CSK's top stars came in and played a couple of shots but eventually perished and surrendered to a six-run loss.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The Sri Lankan spinner played a pivotal role in RR’s thrilling six-run victory, bagging four crucial wickets in an action-packed Sunday clash

Rajasthan Royals' star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga drew inspiration from South Indian cinema as he unleashed a ‘Pushpa’-style celebration during his match-winning spell against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL 2025. The Sri Lankan spinner played a pivotal role in RR’s thrilling six-run victory, bagging four crucial wickets in an action-packed Sunday clash. Each time he struck after conceding a six, Hasaranga responded with a cinematic flourish, pulling off Allu Arjun's iconic 'Pushpa' gesture. "I love to watch Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil films, and I got that from the Pushpa film," Hasaranga revealed after the match. Also Read: IPL 2025: MS Dhoni fails in run chase as Rajasthan Royals pile misery on struggling CSK His four-wicket haul (4/35) dismantled CSK’s batting order, including the prized scalp of Ruturaj Gaikwad, who threatened to take the game away with a blazing 63. Hasaranga named Gaikwad's dismissal as his favorite, crediting a brilliant catch by Riyan Parag. 'We have good bowling attack' "(On the wicket he enjoyed the most) Ruturaj Gaikwad because he's a really good player, he batted really well, end of the innings I got him out. Riyan Parag took a brilliant catch, and Shimron Hetmyer was also gun in the field," he said. Rajasthan Royals’ bowlers held their nerve to defend 182, bouncing back strongly after two tough outings. Hasaranga highlighted the crucial role he and fellow spinner Maheesh Theekshana play in RR’s attack. "We have a really good bowling attack, especially in the middle overs. Myself and Maheesh have different roles, sometimes with the old ball and sometimes in the middle," he said. Rajasthan Royals made CSK tilt at the windmills throughout their 182-run defence. CSK's top stars came in and played a couple of shots but eventually perished and surrendered to a six-run loss. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Hasaranga's 'iconic' celebration steals the show against CSK. Deets inside

In a rare moment on a cricket field, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a>, 43, failed to pull off a run chase for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> as hosts <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rajasthan-royals" rel="dofollow">Rajasthan Royals</a> inflicted a six-run defeat on the former champions in Guwahati in IPL 2025. Unlike how late he came out to bat in the previous game when the match was already over for CSK, Dhoni walked out to bat in the 16th over this time. Though he managed a four and a six in his brief stay at the crease, MS Dhoni failed to help his team cross the winning line.
CSK won the toss and elected to field first, making a few changes to their side. Though they dismissed returning Yashasvi Jaiswal inside the first over on just four, the CSK bowlers failed to gain more out of it; the batting pair of Nitish Rana and gloveman Sanju Samson added 82 for the second wicket before Noor Ahmed provided the much-needed breakthrough.
However, Nitish had done the damage by then. Batting on 81, having already smoked Ravichandran Ashwin for plenty of boundaries, the left-handed came down the track, only for Ashwin to outwit him and bowl outside the off, with Dhoni collecting it and affecting the stumping.
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RR captain Riyan Parag enjoyed his brief stint at his home ground, scoring 37, including two sixes and as many fours. His dismissal triggered a late collapse for the home side, which lost the next three wickets for three runs, ending 20 overs with 182 for nine.
<h2>Pace ate CSK&rsquo;s momentum</h2>
Chennai lost their man-in-form Rachin Ravindra inside the first over, with RR&rsquo;s overseas seamer Jofra Archer accounting for his dismissal.
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His sheer pace kept the Indian duo of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and struggling Rahul Tripathi silent during the Powerplay before they opened their arms and went for runs.
That formula failed massively as Tripathi and Shivam Dube departed quickly, with Wanindu Hasaranga removing both; Parag&rsquo;s one-handed blinder to dismiss Dube was an impressive sight.
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Captain Riyan Parag replies with a fantastic catch 🤯<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> lose Shivam Dube in the chase Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/V2QijpWpGO">https://t.co/V2QijpWpGO</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRvCSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RRvCSK</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/rajasthanroyals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rajasthanroyals</a> <a href="https://t.co/fPG0OhNcyg">pic.twitter.com/fPG0OhNcyg</a>
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The Sri Lanka ace spinner removed Vijay Shankar on nine, leaving Gaikwad with Ravindra Jadeja at the crease.
Though Gaikwad did accelerate the innings with odd fours and a six, Hasaranga had his number, picking four wickets for 35 runs. Gaikwad&rsquo;s dismissal brought MS Dhoni to the crease, with the crowd cheering him massively.&nbsp;
The India and CSK veteran failed to find runs earlier, but (at a time) when he looked set at the crease, the asked run rate rose to around 20 per over, which turned out a bit too much for the ageing chase master.
As a result, he departed on the second ball of the last over, with CSK going down by six runs, losing their second straight match.&nbsp;
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Cricket, Sports: Though he managed a four and a six in his brief stay at the crease during the run chase, MS Dhoni failed to help his team cross the winning line.

In a rare moment on a cricket field, MS Dhoni, 43, failed to pull off a run chase for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as hosts Rajasthan Royals inflicted a six-run defeat on the former champions in Guwahati in IPL 2025. Unlike how late he came out to bat in the previous game when the match was already over for CSK, Dhoni walked out to bat in the 16th over this time. Though he managed a four and a six in his brief stay at the crease, MS Dhoni failed to help his team cross the winning line. CSK won the toss and elected to field first, making a few changes to their side. Though they dismissed returning Yashasvi Jaiswal inside the first over on just four, the CSK bowlers failed to gain more out of it; the batting pair of Nitish Rana and gloveman Sanju Samson added 82 for the second wicket before Noor Ahmed provided the much-needed breakthrough. However, Nitish had done the damage by then. Batting on 81, having already smoked Ravichandran Ashwin for plenty of boundaries, the left-handed came down the track, only for Ashwin to outwit him and bowl outside the off, with Dhoni collecting it and affecting the stumping. Also read | IPL 2025: KKR coach backs Rahane over ‘Eden Gardens pitch controversy’, bats for ‘favourable home conditions’ RR captain Riyan Parag enjoyed his brief stint at his home ground, scoring 37, including two sixes and as many fours. His dismissal triggered a late collapse for the home side, which lost the next three wickets for three runs, ending 20 overs with 182 for nine. Pace ate CSK’s momentum Chennai lost their man-in-form Rachin Ravindra inside the first over, with RR’s overseas seamer Jofra Archer accounting for his dismissal. BIG WICKET EARLY! 🔥#JofraArcher makes an instant impact, removing #CSK’s key man #RachinRavindra in the very first over! 👀 Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/nlNC9EgmIb#IPLonJioStar 👉 #RRvCSK | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 2, Star Sports… pic.twitter.com/NIIHegJFXe — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 30, 2025 His sheer pace kept the Indian duo of skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and struggling Rahul Tripathi silent during the Powerplay before they opened their arms and went for runs. That formula failed massively as Tripathi and Shivam Dube departed quickly, with Wanindu Hasaranga removing both; Parag’s one-handed blinder to dismiss Dube was an impressive sight. Captain Riyan Parag replies with a fantastic catch 🤯#CSK lose Shivam Dube in the chase Updates ▶️ https://t.co/V2QijpWpGO#TATAIPL | #RRvCSK | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/fPG0OhNcyg — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2025 The Sri Lanka ace spinner removed Vijay Shankar on nine, leaving Gaikwad with Ravindra Jadeja at the crease. Though Gaikwad did accelerate the innings with odd fours and a six, Hasaranga had his number, picking four wickets for 35 runs. Gaikwad’s dismissal brought MS Dhoni to the crease, with the crowd cheering him massively. The India and CSK veteran failed to find runs earlier, but (at a time) when he looked set at the crease, the asked run rate rose to around 20 per over, which turned out a bit too much for the ageing chase master. As a result, he departed on the second ball of the last over, with CSK going down by six runs, losing their second straight match. The situation 🤯 The catch 🫡 The moment 🔝 🎥 Shimron Hetmyer's match-changing catch 🙇‍♂️ Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/V2QijpWpGO#TATAIPL | #RRvCSK | @rajasthanroyals pic.twitter.com/ytuCdERVas — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2025

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni fails in run chase as Rajasthan Royals pile misery on struggling CSK

Delhi Capitals displayed an all-round performance against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, winning the match by 7 wickets. Watch in for more details!

IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets

Aniket Verma has turned heads in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, and it&rsquo;s not luck by chance. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s (SRH)</a> newest star made bowlers suffer in his three outings this season, with his best coming against the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals</a> in the just-concluded game in Vizag on Sunday. Coming in at a time when the chips were down, Aniket got a lifeline in the sixth over when Abishek Porel dropped him, later making the most of this chance and slamming bowlers to all parts of the ground.
Even during his second IPL game against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home, Aniket smoked five sixes in his brief stay at the crease, scoring 36 off just 13 balls. However, his best came against Delhi on Saturday, when he hit his maiden IPL fifty (74 off 41 balls). The 23-year-old came out to bat in the third over and departed in the 16th, hitting bowlers for six sixes and five fours.
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His clean striking with the bat and commendable foot movement caught everyone&rsquo;s attention, with countless fans wondering where this wonder kid emerged from. His ability to read the game situation and play accordingly earned him praises from all quarters, with last year&rsquo;s runners-up showing a willingness to give this youngster more chances this season.
<h2>Who is Aniket Verma?</h2>
Hailing from Bhopal, Aniket was raised by his uncle Amit Verma following his mother&rsquo;s death at an early age. Born to go places, Aniket picked up a cricket bat quite early in his life (at six), but a tough financial situation meant he would not get formal coaching back in the day.&nbsp;
Although he did not get support from his extended family in wanting to pursue a cricket career, his uncle&rsquo;s fondness for this game, and having watched the fire and desire in Aniket&rsquo;s eyes to make it big, he backed him to chase his dream.&nbsp;
A 10-year-old Aniket joined the Ankur Cricket Academy in Bhopal, where Jyoti Prakash Tyagi, the coach, took him under his wing. With each passing year, the right-handed batter climbed up through age-group cricket, impressing his coaches with massive scores at the inter-division levels.&nbsp;
Soon after, he joined the Faith Cricket Club on the city's outskirts, where he began realising his dream of playing top-flight cricket.&nbsp;
Aniket rose to the limelight with his heroics in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League last season, where he top-scored with 273 runs in six matches, which included a 32-ball hundred and 25 sixes throughout, earning him a trial with the SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of the mega auction late last year, and, when it came around, he left no stone unturned to make it count.
"First in the Powerplay, we were told to score 65 in 6 overs," Aniket said in an exclusive chat with Cricbuzz. "We had to do it in pairs, and if we got out, we'd have to sit out of the simulation. We achieved that easily. In the second scenario, we were told to score 85+ in 8 overs. We got that in 4 overs. They'd asked us to play the entire six overs (in the first scenario), and I made 72-odd in that. In the second one, I scored 64 out of the 85."
Such efforts were, however, enough for the SRH to consider him for the impending season, buying him at his base price of INR 30 Lakh at the auction.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Against DC, Aniket came out to bat in the third over and departed in the 16th, hitting bowlers for six sixes in his 74-run-stay at the crease.

Aniket Verma has turned heads in IPL 2025, and it’s not luck by chance. SunRisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) newest star made bowlers suffer in his three outings this season, with his best coming against the Delhi Capitals in the just-concluded game in Vizag on Sunday. Coming in at a time when the chips were down, Aniket got a lifeline in the sixth over when Abishek Porel dropped him, later making the most of this chance and slamming bowlers to all parts of the ground. Even during his second IPL game against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at home, Aniket smoked five sixes in his brief stay at the crease, scoring 36 off just 13 balls. However, his best came against Delhi on Saturday, when he hit his maiden IPL fifty (74 off 41 balls). The 23-year-old came out to bat in the third over and departed in the 16th, hitting bowlers for six sixes and five fours. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐀 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐊𝐄𝐓! 🤯 Stay calm when Aniket is on the field, effortlessly smashing maximums and driving SRH’s score forward 🤩 Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ https://t.co/ZP3CFmZvDm#IPLonJioStar 👉 DC 🆚 SRH | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2… pic.twitter.com/QcxHJovyIO — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 30, 2025 Also read | IPL 2025: Starc picks five-for as Delhi Capitals hit jackpot against SunRisers Hyderabad in Vizag His clean striking with the bat and commendable foot movement caught everyone’s attention, with countless fans wondering where this wonder kid emerged from. His ability to read the game situation and play accordingly earned him praises from all quarters, with last year’s runners-up showing a willingness to give this youngster more chances this season. Who is Aniket Verma? Hailing from Bhopal, Aniket was raised by his uncle Amit Verma following his mother’s death at an early age. Born to go places, Aniket picked up a cricket bat quite early in his life (at six), but a tough financial situation meant he would not get formal coaching back in the day. Although he did not get support from his extended family in wanting to pursue a cricket career, his uncle’s fondness for this game, and having watched the fire and desire in Aniket’s eyes to make it big, he backed him to chase his dream. A 10-year-old Aniket joined the Ankur Cricket Academy in Bhopal, where Jyoti Prakash Tyagi, the coach, took him under his wing. With each passing year, the right-handed batter climbed up through age-group cricket, impressing his coaches with massive scores at the inter-division levels. Soon after, he joined the Faith Cricket Club on the city's outskirts, where he began realising his dream of playing top-flight cricket. Aniket rose to the limelight with his heroics in the Madhya Pradesh Premier League last season, where he top-scored with 273 runs in six matches, which included a 32-ball hundred and 25 sixes throughout, earning him a trial with the SunRisers Hyderabad ahead of the mega auction late last year, and, when it came around, he left no stone unturned to make it count. "First in the Powerplay, we were told to score 65 in 6 overs," Aniket said in an exclusive chat with Cricbuzz. "We had to do it in pairs, and if we got out, we'd have to sit out of the simulation. We achieved that easily. In the second scenario, we were told to score 85+ in 8 overs. We got that in 4 overs. They'd asked us to play the entire six overs (in the first scenario), and I made 72-odd in that. In the second one, I scored 64 out of the 85." Such efforts were, however, enough for the SRH to consider him for the impending season, buying him at his base price of INR 30 Lakh at the auction. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Who is Aniket Verma, SRH’s newest star who loves hitting sixes for fun

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc" rel="dofollow">Mitchell Starc</a> was the star of the day for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals (DC)</a>, picking his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH)</a> in IPL 2025, as the hosts beat Hyderabad by seven wickets in Vizag on Sunday. While Delhi won its second successive game this season, Hyderabad endured its second straight loss. Delhi&rsquo;s top order contributed heavily in the chase, with the team&rsquo;s vice-captain Faf du Plessis top-scoring with 50 off 27 balls.
Everyone came to the party for Delhi in this crunch clash against the touring Hyderabad side, including KL Rahul, who relinked with the team following his paternity leave.&nbsp;
Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first, only to fall flat on their face inside the first six overs. Delhi seamer Starc triggered an early SRH collapse, picking three wickets in his first spell. After Abhishek Sharma&rsquo;s run out in the first over, Starc picked two wickets in his second, removing Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy before getting the big fish in SRH opener Travis Head (22) for the sixth time in his career. With that, SRH&rsquo;s scorecard read 37 for four at one stage.
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𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 😱 A big breakthrough for Delhi Capitals as Abhishek&rsquo;s error sends him back to the dugout early 🤯 Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ <a href="https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp">https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 SRH vs DC | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 &amp; Star Sports&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/KL8QFBb2kA">pic.twitter.com/KL8QFBb2kA</a>
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Aniket Varma and Heinrich Klaasen saved their sinking ship with a quick-fire 77-run stand for the fifth wicket, only for Kuldeep Yadav to break into their lower order and restrict them under a par total.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-delhi-capitals-mitchell-starc-floors-srh-with-five-for-but-its-his-aussie-teammates-catch-that-stunned-all-watch-jake-fraser-mcgurk-8907196" rel="dofollow">Jake Fraser-McGurk&rsquo;s brilliant catch to dismiss Aniket</a> stunned all in Vizag as DC wrapped up SRH on 163 inside 19 overs.
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Jump. Timing. Perfection. 🔝 An excellent catch from Jake Fraser-McGurk at the ropes brings an end to Aniket Verma's fighting knock! 💙 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ">https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiCapitals</a> <a href="https://t.co/7b6eekZtRC">pic.twitter.com/7b6eekZtRC</a>
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<h2>DC batters come good against SRH</h2>
After failing in the side&rsquo;s tournament opener against LSG, Delhi batters came good against Hyderabad, with the top four contributing to the team&rsquo;s success. Fraser and du Plessis stitched an 81-run partnership for the first wicket, with the veteran opener completing his maiden fifty for his new team.&nbsp;
Making his IPL debut, SRH&rsquo;s rookie spinner Zeeshan Ansari broke the stand, dismissing both openers and Rahul later to complete his quota with three wickets for 42 runs.&nbsp;
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A Dream Debut ✨ Zeeshan Ansari couldn't have asked for better wickets in his maiden <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> appearance 🧡 Scorecard ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/L4vEDKyVsb">https://t.co/L4vEDKyVsb</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/SunRisers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SunRisers</a> <a href="https://t.co/WHKiLX30Uw">pic.twitter.com/WHKiLX30Uw</a>
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Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs then completed the formalities as Delhi wrapped up the chase with four overs and seven wickets remaining.&nbsp;
As things stand, Delhi is second on the points table with two wins in as many matches, and Hyderabad is placed seventh with just one win in three contested matches thus far.&nbsp;

Cricket, Sports: Delhi Capitals' top order contributed heavily in the chase in Vizag, with the team’s vice-captain Faf du Plessis top-scoring with 50 off 27 balls.

Mitchell Starc was the star of the day for Delhi Capitals (DC), picking his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2025, as the hosts beat Hyderabad by seven wickets in Vizag on Sunday. While Delhi won its second successive game this season, Hyderabad endured its second straight loss. Delhi’s top order contributed heavily in the chase, with the team’s vice-captain Faf du Plessis top-scoring with 50 off 27 balls. Everyone came to the party for Delhi in this crunch clash against the touring Hyderabad side, including KL Rahul, who relinked with the team following his paternity leave. Hyderabad won the toss and elected to bat first, only to fall flat on their face inside the first six overs. Delhi seamer Starc triggered an early SRH collapse, picking three wickets in his first spell. After Abhishek Sharma’s run out in the first over, Starc picked two wickets in his second, removing Ishan Kishan and Nitish Kumar Reddy before getting the big fish in SRH opener Travis Head (22) for the sixth time in his career. With that, SRH’s scorecard read 37 for four at one stage. 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 😱 A big breakthrough for Delhi Capitals as Abhishek’s error sends him back to the dugout early 🤯 Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp #IPLonJioStar 👉 SRH vs DC | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 & Star Sports… pic.twitter.com/KL8QFBb2kA — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 30, 2025 Aniket Varma and Heinrich Klaasen saved their sinking ship with a quick-fire 77-run stand for the fifth wicket, only for Kuldeep Yadav to break into their lower order and restrict them under a par total. Jake Fraser-McGurk’s brilliant catch to dismiss Aniket stunned all in Vizag as DC wrapped up SRH on 163 inside 19 overs. Jump. Timing. Perfection. 🔝 An excellent catch from Jake Fraser-McGurk at the ropes brings an end to Aniket Verma's fighting knock! 💙 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ#TATAIPL | #DCvSRH | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/7b6eekZtRC — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2025 DC batters come good against SRH After failing in the side’s tournament opener against LSG, Delhi batters came good against Hyderabad, with the top four contributing to the team’s success. Fraser and du Plessis stitched an 81-run partnership for the first wicket, with the veteran opener completing his maiden fifty for his new team. Making his IPL debut, SRH’s rookie spinner Zeeshan Ansari broke the stand, dismissing both openers and Rahul later to complete his quota with three wickets for 42 runs. A Dream Debut ✨ Zeeshan Ansari couldn't have asked for better wickets in his maiden #TATAIPL appearance 🧡 Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/L4vEDKyVsb#DCvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/WHKiLX30Uw — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2025 Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs then completed the formalities as Delhi wrapped up the chase with four overs and seven wickets remaining. As things stand, Delhi is second on the points table with two wins in as many matches, and Hyderabad is placed seventh with just one win in three contested matches thus far.

IPL 2025: Starc picks five-for as Delhi Capitals hit jackpot against SunRisers Hyderabad in Vizag

India ODI captain and Mumbai Indians veteran <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> is going through a rough phase while looking like a pale shadow of himself, reckons cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar.
After failing in the side&rsquo;s tournament opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he got out on a four-ball duck, Rohit failed against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the next match, getting out inside the first over. Though he hit two good-looking shots for fours on the leg side, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-rohit-sharma-left-stunned-as-mohammed-siraj-sends-him-packing-with-a-beauty-watch-8905616" rel="dofollow">he failed to put bat to the ball to an incoming delivery from Mohammed Siraj</a>, who clean bowled him on eight - his 80th single-digit dismissal in the cash-rich league.&nbsp;
Watching him struggle against the moving ball time and again, Manjrekar feels Rohit is no more the Rohit of four or five years ago, as he has to put in extra yards every time to be among the runs.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-delhi-capitals-mitchell-starc-floors-srh-with-five-for-but-its-his-aussie-teammates-catch-that-stunned-all-watch-jake-fraser-mcgurk-8907196" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: Starc floors SRH with five-for but it&rsquo;s his Aussie teammate&rsquo;s catch that stunned all &ndash; WATCH</a>
"Rohit Sharma is clearly going through a phase," Manjrekar said on JioStar after MI&rsquo;s second loss of the season. "He's not the Rohit Sharma of, say, three to four years ago. He's at a stage in his career where he has to push himself every morning - train hard and be at his best - because things are slipping away for him. He's still relying on his natural talent and instincts."
Rohit endured a lean patch in international cricket the past season. Since the home season began, he failed to find his touch, scoring just one fifty (52) throughout (against Bangladesh in September). While his lowest came against New Zealand during the home Test series, where India got whitewashed for the first time in history, Rohit&rsquo;s batting slump continued making headlines Down Under, where he scored just 31 runs in five innings.&nbsp;
Despite changing positions, he failed to get going, leading to him sitting out of the fifth and final Test in Sydney, which India lost within three days and conceded the BGT for the first time in a decade.
Though Rohit hit an ODI hundred against England in the lead-up to the first showpiece event of the year, his best came against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, wherein he scored a match-winning 76.
<h2>Manjrekar digs deep into MI&rsquo;s loopholes</h2>
Explaining what went wrong for the former five-time winners who lost the second match by 36 runs, Manjrekar said they never looked comfortable in the chase after losing two wickets inside the Powerplay, even comparing it to how GT maximised their momentum in the first innings.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/cricket-australia-confirms-bumper-home-season-with-india-south-africa-white-ball-series-check-full-schedule-8906875" rel="dofollow">Cricket Australia confirms bumper home season with India, South Africa white-ball series, check full schedule</a>
&ldquo;Mumbai Indians didn't look in the race when they lost two wickets for 35 [against GT]. In comparison, Gujarat Titans had around 129 runs for their first two wickets. After that, it seemed like Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav were trying to build a partnership.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The challenge with building a partnership in a chase of over 190 is that the required run rate starts to suffer, and that's exactly what happened. In the end, you have to say that Gujarat Titans batted better - I thought they got maybe 15 to 20 runs over par,&rdquo; Manjrekar explained.
Meanwhile, Mumbai lost both contested games this season, with their next scheduled against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home on Monday (Mar 31).&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: After failing against CSK, where Rohit Sharma got out on a four-ball duck, he failed against GT, getting out inside the first over.

India ODI captain and Mumbai Indians veteran Rohit Sharma is going through a rough phase while looking like a pale shadow of himself, reckons cricketer-turned-broadcaster Sanjay Manjrekar. After failing in the side’s tournament opener against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where he got out on a four-ball duck, Rohit failed against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the next match, getting out inside the first over. Though he hit two good-looking shots for fours on the leg side, he failed to put bat to the ball to an incoming delivery from Mohammed Siraj, who clean bowled him on eight - his 80th single-digit dismissal in the cash-rich league. Watching him struggle against the moving ball time and again, Manjrekar feels Rohit is no more the Rohit of four or five years ago, as he has to put in extra yards every time to be among the runs. Also read | IPL 2025: Starc floors SRH with five-for but it’s his Aussie teammate’s catch that stunned all – WATCH "Rohit Sharma is clearly going through a phase," Manjrekar said on JioStar after MI’s second loss of the season. "He's not the Rohit Sharma of, say, three to four years ago. He's at a stage in his career where he has to push himself every morning - train hard and be at his best - because things are slipping away for him. He's still relying on his natural talent and instincts." Rohit endured a lean patch in international cricket the past season. Since the home season began, he failed to find his touch, scoring just one fifty (52) throughout (against Bangladesh in September). While his lowest came against New Zealand during the home Test series, where India got whitewashed for the first time in history, Rohit’s batting slump continued making headlines Down Under, where he scored just 31 runs in five innings. Despite changing positions, he failed to get going, leading to him sitting out of the fifth and final Test in Sydney, which India lost within three days and conceded the BGT for the first time in a decade. Though Rohit hit an ODI hundred against England in the lead-up to the first showpiece event of the year, his best came against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy final, wherein he scored a match-winning 76. Manjrekar digs deep into MI’s loopholes Explaining what went wrong for the former five-time winners who lost the second match by 36 runs, Manjrekar said they never looked comfortable in the chase after losing two wickets inside the Powerplay, even comparing it to how GT maximised their momentum in the first innings. Also read | Cricket Australia confirms bumper home season with India, South Africa white-ball series, check full schedule “Mumbai Indians didn't look in the race when they lost two wickets for 35 [against GT]. In comparison, Gujarat Titans had around 129 runs for their first two wickets. After that, it seemed like Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav were trying to build a partnership. “The challenge with building a partnership in a chase of over 190 is that the required run rate starts to suffer, and that's exactly what happened. In the end, you have to say that Gujarat Titans batted better - I thought they got maybe 15 to 20 runs over par,” Manjrekar explained. Meanwhile, Mumbai lost both contested games this season, with their next scheduled against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at home on Monday (Mar 31). (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: ‘He’s not the Rohit Sharma of…,’ Sanjay Manjrekar comments on MI veteran’s batting lapse

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals (DC)</a> seamer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc" rel="dofollow">Mitchell Starc</a> picked his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket, flooring the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad-srh" rel="dofollow">SunRisers Hyderabad</a>&rsquo;s daunting top order inside the Powerplay on Sunday afternoon in IPL 2025. However, what made headlines was his Aussie teammate Jake Fraser-McGurk&rsquo;s well-timed catch near the boundary line to dismiss dangerous-looking Aniket Verma on 74.
Starc bowled the first over and looked threatening despite leaking runs. Abhishek Sharma's sluggish running broke SRH's momentum, with Starc further denting their chances by picking two wickets upfront.
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𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 😱 A big breakthrough for Delhi Capitals as Abhishek&rsquo;s error sends him back to the dugout early 🤯 Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ <a href="https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp">https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 SRH vs DC | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 &amp; Star Sports&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/KL8QFBb2kA">pic.twitter.com/KL8QFBb2kA</a>
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He first removed SRH&rsquo;s gloveman Ishan Kishan, caught in the deep on just two before accounting for Nitish Kumar Reddy on a two-ball duck in his second over.&nbsp;
Despite losing three wickets inside as many overs, SRH opener Travis Head maintained his attacking approach, only for Starc to remove him in his third over of the Powerplay. The touring Hyderabad&rsquo;s scorecard read 37 for four at one stage. Aniket and Heinrich Klaasen added 77 runs for the fifth wicket before Delhi seamer Mohit Sharma broke the stand.&nbsp;
<h2>Jake&rsquo;s jackpot near the boundary</h2>
Spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked three quick wickets, including removing Aniket, caught in the deep on a brilliant 74 off 41 balls, hitting six sixes and five fours. Looking in a fantastic touch since his IPL debut in the last game, wherein he hit five sixes against the LSG, Aniket pulled one straight to the deep mid-wicket, only for Fraser McGurk to perfectly time his jump and grab a screamer.
His wicket squashed any hopes of SRH putting up a fighting first-inning total as Starc completed his five-for in his last over to end SRH&rsquo;s inning on 163 inside 19 overs.&nbsp;
<h3>Watch Video &ndash;</h3>
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Jump. Timing. Perfection. 🔝 An excellent catch from Jake Fraser-McGurk at the ropes brings an end to Aniket Verma's fighting knock! 💙 Updates ▶️ <a href="https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ">https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DCvSRH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DCvSRH</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DelhiCapitals</a> <a href="https://t.co/7b6eekZtRC">pic.twitter.com/7b6eekZtRC</a>
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Meanwhile, even in the previous game against the LSG, Starc picked three wickets, including <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-mitchell-starc-breaks-timber-like-no-one-watch-his-double-strike-against-lsg-dc-8886804" rel="dofollow">dismissing Nicholas Pooran clean bowled off a Yorker</a>. He then similarly removed spinner Ravi Bishnoi in his last over, breaking his off and middle stumps in half.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Starc first removed SRH’s gloveman Kishan, caught in the deep on just two before accounting for Nitish Reddy on a two-ball duck in his second over.

Delhi Capitals (DC) seamer Mitchell Starc picked his maiden five-wicket haul in T20 cricket, flooring the SunRisers Hyderabad’s daunting top order inside the Powerplay on Sunday afternoon in IPL 2025. However, what made headlines was his Aussie teammate Jake Fraser-McGurk’s well-timed catch near the boundary line to dismiss dangerous-looking Aniket Verma on 74. Starc bowled the first over and looked threatening despite leaking runs. Abhishek Sharma's sluggish running broke SRH's momentum, with Starc further denting their chances by picking two wickets upfront. 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙀𝙖𝙧𝙡𝙮 𝙎𝙚𝙩𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 😱 A big breakthrough for Delhi Capitals as Abhishek’s error sends him back to the dugout early 🤯 Watch the LIVE action on JioHotstar ➡ https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp #IPLonJioStar 👉 SRH vs DC | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 2 & Star Sports… pic.twitter.com/KL8QFBb2kA — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 30, 2025 He first removed SRH’s gloveman Ishan Kishan, caught in the deep on just two before accounting for Nitish Kumar Reddy on a two-ball duck in his second over. Despite losing three wickets inside as many overs, SRH opener Travis Head maintained his attacking approach, only for Starc to remove him in his third over of the Powerplay. The touring Hyderabad’s scorecard read 37 for four at one stage. Aniket and Heinrich Klaasen added 77 runs for the fifth wicket before Delhi seamer Mohit Sharma broke the stand. Jake’s jackpot near the boundary Spinner Kuldeep Yadav picked three quick wickets, including removing Aniket, caught in the deep on a brilliant 74 off 41 balls, hitting six sixes and five fours. Looking in a fantastic touch since his IPL debut in the last game, wherein he hit five sixes against the LSG, Aniket pulled one straight to the deep mid-wicket, only for Fraser McGurk to perfectly time his jump and grab a screamer. His wicket squashed any hopes of SRH putting up a fighting first-inning total as Starc completed his five-for in his last over to end SRH’s inning on 163 inside 19 overs. Watch Video – Jump. Timing. Perfection. 🔝 An excellent catch from Jake Fraser-McGurk at the ropes brings an end to Aniket Verma's fighting knock! 💙 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/L4vEDKzthJ#TATAIPL | #DCvSRH | @DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/7b6eekZtRC — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 30, 2025 Meanwhile, even in the previous game against the LSG, Starc picked three wickets, including dismissing Nicholas Pooran clean bowled off a Yorker. He then similarly removed spinner Ravi Bishnoi in his last over, breaking his off and middle stumps in half. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Starc floors SRH with five-for but it’s his Aussie teammate’s catch that stunned all – WATCH

Mumbai Indians skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> has been fined $14,000 for maintaining a slow over rate during their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a> 2025 match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (March 29).
Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, suffered a 36-run loss to Gujarat Titans on Saturday. The IPL issued a statement confirming the penalty, saying, "Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during Match No. 9 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad."
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-srhs-spin-bowling-coach-muralitharan-on-breaching-mount-300-two-batters-need-to-fire-8905703">IPL 2025 | SRH's spin bowling coach Muralitharan on breaching Mount 300: &lsquo;Two batters need to fire&rsquo;</a>
Since this was MI's first slow over-rate offence of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate violations, Pandya was handed a $14,000 fine.
<h2 data-start="576" data-end="770">Gavaskar fumes at 'terrible' Mumbai Indians</h2>
Batting first on a black-soil pitch, Gujarat Titans posted 196 runs. MI struggled in response, finishing at 160/6, handing Gujarat their first win of the season. This marked MI&rsquo;s second consecutive defeat, leaving them still searching for their first points in IPL 2025.
Mumbai Indians' bowling unit had a tough outing but managed to restrict GT under 200. However, fielding lapses cost them dearly. One such instance saw an overthrow result in five extra runs. The incident occurred when Sai Sudharsan pulled a delivery from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/deepak-chahar">Deepak Chahar</a>. Fielder Naman Dhir aimed for a run-out at the non-striker&rsquo;s end, but his throw missed the stumps and, with no backup, the ball raced to the boundary.
The blunder left former India cricketer and commentator Sunil Gavaskar unimpressed. Speaking on the incident, he said, "That's absolutely terrible cricket. No wonder Deepak Chahar is not happy. Those five runs go against his name!"
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Since this was MI's first slow over-rate offence of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, Hardik Pandya was handed a $14,000 fine

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined $14,000 for maintaining a slow over rate during their IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday (March 29). Mumbai Indians, five-time IPL champions, suffered a 36-run loss to Gujarat Titans on Saturday. The IPL issued a statement confirming the penalty, saying, "Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya has been fined after his team maintained a slow over rate during Match No. 9 of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad." Also Read: IPL 2025 | SRH's spin bowling coach Muralitharan on breaching Mount 300: ‘Two batters need to fire’ Since this was MI's first slow over-rate offence of the season under Article 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct, which deals with minimum over-rate violations, Pandya was handed a $14,000 fine. Gavaskar fumes at 'terrible' Mumbai Indians Batting first on a black-soil pitch, Gujarat Titans posted 196 runs. MI struggled in response, finishing at 160/6, handing Gujarat their first win of the season. This marked MI’s second consecutive defeat, leaving them still searching for their first points in IPL 2025. Mumbai Indians' bowling unit had a tough outing but managed to restrict GT under 200. However, fielding lapses cost them dearly. One such instance saw an overthrow result in five extra runs. The incident occurred when Sai Sudharsan pulled a delivery from Deepak Chahar. Fielder Naman Dhir aimed for a run-out at the non-striker’s end, but his throw missed the stumps and, with no backup, the ball raced to the boundary. The blunder left former India cricketer and commentator Sunil Gavaskar unimpressed. Speaking on the incident, he said, "That's absolutely terrible cricket. No wonder Deepak Chahar is not happy. Those five runs go against his name!" (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya fined $14K for slow over rate

Ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunrisers-hyderabad">Sunrisers Hyderabad</a> (SRH) spin bowling coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/muttiah-muralitharan" rel="dofollow">Muttiah Muralitharan</a> believes the elusive 300-run mark in the league can be achieved if two batters deliver standout performances.
After a high-scoring opener against Rajasthan Royals, SRH faced a setback at home against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Now, they take on an Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals side fresh off a thrilling one-wicket victory over LSG, where <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a>&rsquo;s heroic knock lifted them from 65/5 to successfully chase 210.
Addressing the media ahead of the match, Muralitharan said, &ldquo;The press has made 300 a target, but we nearly got there with 287 against LSG. If two batters fire, we can reach that milestone.&rdquo;
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-terrifying-moment-suryakumar-yadav-struck-on-helmet-falls-flat-wife-devishas-concern-goes-viral-watch-8905655">IPL 2025 | Terrifying moment: Suryakumar Yadav struck on helmet, falls flat; wife Devisha&rsquo;s concern goes viral-WATCH</a>
Reflecting on SRH&rsquo;s loss to Lucknow Super Giants, where Nicholas Pooran&rsquo;s blistering 70 off 25 balls turned the game, Muralitharan praised the knock but remained optimistic about SRH&rsquo;s comeback.
"Winning and losing is part of the game. We were a bit unlucky, and Pooran played one of his best innings. But the team is confident, and we will bounce back," he signed off.
<h2>Squads:</h2>
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Eshan Malinga.
Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: In their first game, SRH put up a staggering total of 286/6—just one shy of the highest-ever IPL score—thanks to a maiden IPL century from Ishan Kishan

Ahead of their IPL 2025 clash against Delhi Capitals (DC), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) spin bowling coach Muttiah Muralitharan believes the elusive 300-run mark in the league can be achieved if two batters deliver standout performances. After a high-scoring opener against Rajasthan Royals, SRH faced a setback at home against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Now, they take on an Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals side fresh off a thrilling one-wicket victory over LSG, where Ashutosh Sharma’s heroic knock lifted them from 65/5 to successfully chase 210. Addressing the media ahead of the match, Muralitharan said, “The press has made 300 a target, but we nearly got there with 287 against LSG. If two batters fire, we can reach that milestone.” Also Read: IPL 2025 | Terrifying moment: Suryakumar Yadav struck on helmet, falls flat; wife Devisha’s concern goes viral-WATCH Reflecting on SRH’s loss to Lucknow Super Giants, where Nicholas Pooran’s blistering 70 off 25 balls turned the game, Muralitharan praised the knock but remained optimistic about SRH’s comeback. "Winning and losing is part of the game. We were a bit unlucky, and Pooran played one of his best innings. But the team is confident, and we will bounce back," he signed off. Squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wicketkeeper), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Simarjeet Singh, Adam Zampa, Sachin Baby, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Kamindu Mendis, Rahul Chahar, Atharva Taide, Eshan Malinga. Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wicketkeeper), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 | SRH's spin bowling coach Muralitharan on breaching Mount 300: ‘Two batters need to fire’

Mumbai Indians&rsquo; star batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/suryakumar-yadav">Suryakumar Yadav</a> had a terrifying moment during an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">IPL</a> 2025 match against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/gujarat-titans">Gujarat Titans</a> when he was struck on the helmet by a rising delivery. The impact was so severe that he immediately fell flat on the ground, leaving players and fans in shock.
The incident occurred when Suryakumar attempted to play a short-pitched ball but misjudged its trajectory. The ball struck him hard on the helmet, causing him to collapse. The stadium fell silent as medical personnel rushed onto the field to assess his condition. Fortunately, after initial treatment, he was able to get back on his feet, though he looked visibly shaken.
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Cameras captured his wife, Devisha Shetty, in the stands, looking extremely anxious. Her worried expression quickly went viral on social media, with fans expressing their concern for the MI batter. Many took to social media to wish him a speedy recovery, while some praised his resilience.
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On field / On Road "𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐒" save lives..‼️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SafetyFirst?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SafetyFirst</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RoadSafety?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RoadSafety</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Cricket?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Cricket</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPL2025?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPL2025</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MIvsGT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MIvsGT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SuryakumarYadav?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SuryakumarYadav</a> <a href="https://t.co/ApYuJQyx4X">pic.twitter.com/ApYuJQyx4X</a>
&mdash; HUBBALLI DHARWAD CITY POLICE (@compolhdc) <a href="https://twitter.com/compolhdc/status/1906046139679596974?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Despite the scary moment, Suryakumar showed great determination and continued his innings after passing the concussion test.
Coming to the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. GT openers Shubman Gill (38 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Sai Sudarshan put the team to a fine start with a 78-run stand. Another half-century stand came between Sudarshan and Jos Buttler (39 in 24 balls). Sudarshan played a solid knock of 63 in 41 balls. From 179/4, GT suffered a mini-collapse towards the end as they were restricted to 196/8 in 20 overs.
In the run chase of 197 runs, MI lost Rohit Sharma (8) and Ryan Rickelton early. However, Tilak Varma (39 in 36 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (48 in 28 balls) tried fighting it out for MI with a 62-run stand. Following their dismissal, MI lost their way and were restricted to 160/6 in 20 overs.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: The incident occurred when SKY attempted to play a short-pitched ball but misjudged its trajectory. The ball struck him on helmet, causing him to fall

Mumbai Indians’ star batter Suryakumar Yadav had a terrifying moment during an IPL 2025 match against Gujarat Titans when he was struck on the helmet by a rising delivery. The impact was so severe that he immediately fell flat on the ground, leaving players and fans in shock. The incident occurred when Suryakumar attempted to play a short-pitched ball but misjudged its trajectory. The ball struck him hard on the helmet, causing him to collapse. The stadium fell silent as medical personnel rushed onto the field to assess his condition. Fortunately, after initial treatment, he was able to get back on his feet, though he looked visibly shaken. Also Read: IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma left stunned as Mohammed Siraj sends him packing with a beauty- WATCH Cameras captured his wife, Devisha Shetty, in the stands, looking extremely anxious. Her worried expression quickly went viral on social media, with fans expressing their concern for the MI batter. Many took to social media to wish him a speedy recovery, while some praised his resilience. Watch the video here: On field / On Road "𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐒" save lives..‼️#SafetyFirst #RoadSafety #Cricket #IPL #IPL2025 #MIvsGT #SuryakumarYadav pic.twitter.com/ApYuJQyx4X — HUBBALLI DHARWAD CITY POLICE (@compolhdc) March 29, 2025 Despite the scary moment, Suryakumar showed great determination and continued his innings after passing the concussion test. Coming to the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. GT openers Shubman Gill (38 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Sai Sudarshan put the team to a fine start with a 78-run stand. Another half-century stand came between Sudarshan and Jos Buttler (39 in 24 balls). Sudarshan played a solid knock of 63 in 41 balls. From 179/4, GT suffered a mini-collapse towards the end as they were restricted to 196/8 in 20 overs. In the run chase of 197 runs, MI lost Rohit Sharma (8) and Ryan Rickelton early. However, Tilak Varma (39 in 36 balls) and Suryakumar Yadav (48 in 28 balls) tried fighting it out for MI with a 62-run stand. Following their dismissal, MI lost their way and were restricted to 160/6 in 20 overs. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025 |  Terrifying moment: Suryakumar Yadav struck on helmet, falls flat; wife Devisha’s concern goes viral-WATCH

Gujarat Titans' pace sensation <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a> delivered a breathtaking performance against Mumbai Indians in the 9th match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The right-arm pacer made an immediate impact, striking in his very first over with a stunning in-swinging delivery that sent MI opener <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma">Rohit Sharma</a>&rsquo;s stumps flying. The delivery was so precise and unplayable that even Rohit was left in disbelief.
Siraj began the over with a dot ball before Rohit responded with back-to-back boundaries. However, the pacer quickly turned the tables, dismissing the MI veteran in spectacular fashion.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-gujarat-titans-skipper-shubman-gill-reveals-strategy-behind-black-soil-pitch-after-win-over-mi-8905589">IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill reveals strategy behind 'black soil pitch' after win over MI</a>
Rohit has endured a rough start to IPL 2025, having been dismissed for a duck in the opening game and now registering another low score against GT.
Despite his recent struggles, Rohit remains a stalwart of Mumbai Indians. Reflecting on his 15-year journey with the franchise, the former MI captain spoke about the evolution of the team and his role within it. Though his batting position and leadership status have changed, his mindset and dedication to MI&rsquo;s success remain unchanged.
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4, 4, 𝐖 💥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MohammedSiraj?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MohammedSiraj</a> dismissed <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RohitSharma?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RohitSharma</a> for the first time in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/T20s?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#T20s</a> &amp; what a way to do it! Watch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp">https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvMI</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/x2mnv2YWUI">pic.twitter.com/x2mnv2YWUI</a>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1906019859361927331?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2025</a></blockquote>

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"Things have obviously changed&mdash;earlier I batted in the middle order, now I open. I was the captain, and now I am not. Some of my former teammates are now in coaching roles. But my mindset remains the same," Rohit shared in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on their X handle.
He reaffirmed his commitment to MI&rsquo;s winning culture, saying, "What I want to do for this team has not changed&mdash;it's about winning games and trophies. MI has a legacy of turning impossible situations into victories, and that remains our identity."
Rohit also spoke fondly of MI&rsquo;s consistency over the years, from the welcoming atmosphere to the unchanged traditions. "From the moment you arrive, everything is the same&mdash;your kit, your jersey, and the warmth of the people. That&rsquo;s something special about <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians">Mumbai Indians</a>, and it should never change."
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Siraj made an immediate impact, striking in his very first over with a stunning in-swinging delivery that sent MI opener Rohit Sharma’s stumps flying

Gujarat Titans' pace sensation Mohammed Siraj delivered a breathtaking performance against Mumbai Indians in the 9th match of IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The right-arm pacer made an immediate impact, striking in his very first over with a stunning in-swinging delivery that sent MI opener Rohit Sharma’s stumps flying. The delivery was so precise and unplayable that even Rohit was left in disbelief. Siraj began the over with a dot ball before Rohit responded with back-to-back boundaries. However, the pacer quickly turned the tables, dismissing the MI veteran in spectacular fashion. Also Read: IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill reveals strategy behind 'black soil pitch' after win over MI Rohit has endured a rough start to IPL 2025, having been dismissed for a duck in the opening game and now registering another low score against GT. Despite his recent struggles, Rohit remains a stalwart of Mumbai Indians. Reflecting on his 15-year journey with the franchise, the former MI captain spoke about the evolution of the team and his role within it. Though his batting position and leadership status have changed, his mindset and dedication to MI’s success remain unchanged. Watch the video here: 4, 4, 𝐖 💥#MohammedSiraj dismissed #RohitSharma for the first time in #T20s & what a way to do it! Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/VU1zRx9cWp #IPLonJioStar 👉 #GTvMI | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/x2mnv2YWUI — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 29, 2025 "Things have obviously changed—earlier I batted in the middle order, now I open. I was the captain, and now I am not. Some of my former teammates are now in coaching roles. But my mindset remains the same," Rohit shared in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on their X handle. He reaffirmed his commitment to MI’s winning culture, saying, "What I want to do for this team has not changed—it's about winning games and trophies. MI has a legacy of turning impossible situations into victories, and that remains our identity." Rohit also spoke fondly of MI’s consistency over the years, from the welcoming atmosphere to the unchanged traditions. "From the moment you arrive, everything is the same—your kit, your jersey, and the warmth of the people. That’s something special about Mumbai Indians, and it should never change." (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma left stunned as Mohammed Siraj sends him packing with a beauty- WATCH

Following Gujarat Titans' (GT) victory over Mumbai Indians (MI), skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shubhman-gill">Shubman Gill</a> shared insights into his team's decision to play on a black soil pitch. He explained that batting second on such surfaces becomes challenging once the ball gets old, making it harder for batters to clear boundaries.
GT clinched a 36-run win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with standout performances from <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/prasidh-krishna">Prasidh Krishna</a> and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mohammed-siraj">Mohammed Siraj</a> in the bowling department, while Sai Sudharsan contributed a crucial half-century. With this win, GT added two points to their tally and continued their perfect record of 4-0 against MI at Ahmedabad, improving their overall head-to-head to 4-2.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780">'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a>
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Gill said, "The decision to play on black soil was made before the first match. This wicket suits us well. Once the ball gets old, clearing boundaries becomes tough, so we aimed to maximise the powerplay. Plans don&rsquo;t always go as expected, but today they worked in our favor. I kept Rashid (Khan) for the end, but since the pacers were doing well, I decided to stick with them. Prasidh was bowling exceptionally, so we capitalised on that momentum."
<h2 data-start="1234" data-end="1726">Sai Sudarshan shines for Guajrat</h2>
Coming to the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. GT openers Shubman Gill (38 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Sai Sudarshan put the team to a fine start with a 78-run stand. Another half-century stand came between Sudarshan and Jos Buttler (39 in 24 balls, with five fours and a six). Sudarshan played a solid knock of 63 in 41 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. From 179/4, GT suffered a mini-collapse towards the end as they were restricted to 196/8 in 20 overs.
Skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> (2/29) was the pick of the bowlers for MI, while Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Satyanarayana Raju each took a wicket.
In the run chase of 197 runs, MI lost Rohit Sharma (8) and Ryan Rickelton early. However, Tilak Varma (39 in 36 balls, with three fours and a six) and Suryakumar Yadav (48 in 28 balls, with a four and four sixes) tried fighting it out for MI with a 62-run stand. Following their dismissal, MI lost their way and were restricted to 160/6 in 20 overs.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Shubman explained that batting second on such surfaces becomes challenging once the ball gets old, making it harder for batters to clear boundaries

Following Gujarat Titans' (GT) victory over Mumbai Indians (MI), skipper Shubman Gill shared insights into his team's decision to play on a black soil pitch. He explained that batting second on such surfaces becomes challenging once the ball gets old, making it harder for batters to clear boundaries. GT clinched a 36-run win at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with standout performances from Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj in the bowling department, while Sai Sudharsan contributed a crucial half-century. With this win, GT added two points to their tally and continued their perfect record of 4-0 against MI at Ahmedabad, improving their overall head-to-head to 4-2. Also Read: 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details Speaking at the post-match presentation, Gill said, "The decision to play on black soil was made before the first match. This wicket suits us well. Once the ball gets old, clearing boundaries becomes tough, so we aimed to maximise the powerplay. Plans don’t always go as expected, but today they worked in our favor. I kept Rashid (Khan) for the end, but since the pacers were doing well, I decided to stick with them. Prasidh was bowling exceptionally, so we capitalised on that momentum." Sai Sudarshan shines for Guajrat Coming to the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. GT openers Shubman Gill (38 in 27 balls, with four boundaries and a six) and Sai Sudarshan put the team to a fine start with a 78-run stand. Another half-century stand came between Sudarshan and Jos Buttler (39 in 24 balls, with five fours and a six). Sudarshan played a solid knock of 63 in 41 balls, with four boundaries and two sixes. From 179/4, GT suffered a mini-collapse towards the end as they were restricted to 196/8 in 20 overs. Skipper Hardik Pandya (2/29) was the pick of the bowlers for MI, while Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb ur Rahman and Satyanarayana Raju each took a wicket. In the run chase of 197 runs, MI lost Rohit Sharma (8) and Ryan Rickelton early. However, Tilak Varma (39 in 36 balls, with three fours and a six) and Suryakumar Yadav (48 in 28 balls, with a four and four sixes) tried fighting it out for MI with a 62-run stand. Following their dismissal, MI lost their way and were restricted to 160/6 in 20 overs. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill reveals strategy behind 'black soil pitch' after win over MI

Time is perhaps the greatest healer. One year after the Ahmedabad crowd booed the then-newly appointed <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians</a> captain, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya" rel="dofollow">Hardik Pandya</a>, the MI skipper received the loudest cheer at the toss during MI&rsquo;s away <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> game against Gujarat Titans on Saturday. Standing alongside GT captain and India teammate Shubman Gill, Pandya won the toss and elected to field first in MI&rsquo;s second game this season.
Veteran cricketer-turned-broadcaster Ian Bishop called out the toss, and upon knowing that Pandya won it, the crowd cheered loudly.
<h3>Watch Video &ndash;</h3>
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🚨 Toss 🚨<a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mipaltan</a> won the toss and opted to bowl first against <a href="https://twitter.com/gujarat_titans?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@gujarat_titans</a> in Ahmedabad! Updates ▶ <a href="https://t.co/lDF4SwmX6j">https://t.co/lDF4SwmX6j</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TATAIPL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#TATAIPL</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GTvMI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GTvMI</a> <a href="https://t.co/M5qAcHfJEZ">pic.twitter.com/M5qAcHfJEZ</a>
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<h2>What happened last year?</h2>
Mumbai Indians shocked the cricket world after appointing all-rounder Hardik Pandya as new captain the past season. The decision to replace Rohit with Pandya as the franchise&rsquo;s on-field skipper didn&rsquo;t sit well among the MI fan base as they kept booing the side&rsquo;s captain at every venue he played in IPL 2024, including at MI&rsquo;s home ground at the Wankhede Stadium.
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With plenty happening on the field and behind the scenes, considering the change in the leadership group, everything fell apart for the former five-time winners. As a result, Mumbai barely won anything, let alone at least reaching the Playoffs. In 14 contested matches, they prevailed in just four, finishing the season at the bottom of the points table.
However, with Pandya returning to the Indian colours and helping his national team end its ICC trophy drought with the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in the Americas, the fans that once turned on Pandya cheered the star cricketer during the team&rsquo;s open bus parade in Mumbai.
Pandya then made headlines for his star performances in the recently concluded Champions Trophy 2025, helping India win two ICC titles in as many years. His rise to the top changed people&rsquo;s perception of him, with cheers following him everywhere he went.
<h3>GT vs MI in IPL 2025</h3>
Pandya won the toss and elected to field first, explaining his reasons behind it.
&ldquo;We'll bowl first,&rdquo; Pandya said at the toss.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The simple reason is we don't know how the pitch will play, plus the dew factor. Only last year we played on black soil, otherwise, we have been playing on red soil.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Last year, we had the game under wraps but couldn't finish it. The prep has been fantastic, the boys are excited, and we back each other, be there for each other. Very happy stage. I come back, and the others, we are keeping the options open. Always about playing good cricket, planning right and enjoying the game,&rdquo; he continued.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, Pandya missed MI's tournament opener against CSK, which they lost by four wickets.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Playing his first game this season, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya received the loudest cheers during the toss time against GT in Ahmedabad.

Time is perhaps the greatest healer. One year after the Ahmedabad crowd booed the then-newly appointed Mumbai Indians captain, Hardik Pandya, the MI skipper received the loudest cheer at the toss during MI’s away IPL 2025 game against Gujarat Titans on Saturday. Standing alongside GT captain and India teammate Shubman Gill, Pandya won the toss and elected to field first in MI’s second game this season. Veteran cricketer-turned-broadcaster Ian Bishop called out the toss, and upon knowing that Pandya won it, the crowd cheered loudly. Watch Video – 🚨 Toss 🚨@mipaltan won the toss and opted to bowl first against @gujarat_titans in Ahmedabad! Updates ▶ https://t.co/lDF4SwmX6j#TATAIPL | #GTvMI pic.twitter.com/M5qAcHfJEZ — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 29, 2025 What happened last year? Mumbai Indians shocked the cricket world after appointing all-rounder Hardik Pandya as new captain the past season. The decision to replace Rohit with Pandya as the franchise’s on-field skipper didn’t sit well among the MI fan base as they kept booing the side’s captain at every venue he played in IPL 2024, including at MI’s home ground at the Wankhede Stadium. Also read | KL Rahul returns from paternity leave but DC sweat over Mukesh Kumar’s fitness for SRH tie With plenty happening on the field and behind the scenes, considering the change in the leadership group, everything fell apart for the former five-time winners. As a result, Mumbai barely won anything, let alone at least reaching the Playoffs. In 14 contested matches, they prevailed in just four, finishing the season at the bottom of the points table. However, with Pandya returning to the Indian colours and helping his national team end its ICC trophy drought with the 2024 T20 World Cup triumph in the Americas, the fans that once turned on Pandya cheered the star cricketer during the team’s open bus parade in Mumbai. Pandya then made headlines for his star performances in the recently concluded Champions Trophy 2025, helping India win two ICC titles in as many years. His rise to the top changed people’s perception of him, with cheers following him everywhere he went. GT vs MI in IPL 2025 Pandya won the toss and elected to field first, explaining his reasons behind it. “We'll bowl first,” Pandya said at the toss. “The simple reason is we don't know how the pitch will play, plus the dew factor. Only last year we played on black soil, otherwise, we have been playing on red soil. “Last year, we had the game under wraps but couldn't finish it. The prep has been fantastic, the boys are excited, and we back each other, be there for each other. Very happy stage. I come back, and the others, we are keeping the options open. Always about playing good cricket, planning right and enjoying the game,” he continued. Meanwhile, Pandya missed MI's tournament opener against CSK, which they lost by four wickets. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: One year after Ahmedabad crowd booed Hardik Pandya, MI captain receives loudest cheer at toss – WATCH

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kl-rahul" rel="dofollow">KL Rahul</a> has returned from paternity leave and will soon debut for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals" rel="dofollow">Delhi Capitals (DC)</a> in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>. The India gloveman missed the side&rsquo;s tournament opener against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the birth of his first child but is likely to get included in the playing XI for their crucial tie against the travelling SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Vizag on Sunday afternoon. However, what worries DC is the fitness of Indian quick Mukesh Kumar, who sustained an ankle sprain in the previous game.
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You're loved. You're ours. You're home. 🥹 Welcome to Dilli, KLR 💙❤️ <a href="https://t.co/qUBPHAYUyU">pic.twitter.com/qUBPHAYUyU</a>
&mdash; Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) <a href="https://twitter.com/DelhiCapitals/status/1905851253831422402?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 29, 2025</a></blockquote>
Mukesh could likely sit out of the next game, with Delhi giving seamer Darshan Nalkande a chance against the daunting SRH batting unit, consisting of T20 monsters Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. With Delhi also missing another Indian quick, T Natarajan, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, they could be forced to make some changes for their second match.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-that-is-what-mumbai-indians-is-known-for-rohit-sharma-gets-candid-about-mi-mindset-watch-8904280" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: &lsquo;That is what Mumbai Indians is known for,&rsquo; Rohit Sharma gets candid about MI&rsquo;s mindset &ndash; Watch</a>
Meanwhile, to ensure DC keeps their winning run going, they must strike a balance in their picked XI, with another option including replacing opener Jake Fraser-McGurk with a foreign seamer in Dushmantha Chameera. That would, however, make the DC bowling attack look dangerous, with the likes of Mitchell Starc, Axar Patel, Mohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav already retaining their places.
<h2>KL Rahul&rsquo;s batting position</h2>
In an ideal situation, KL will bat at number four, replacing Sameer Rizvi, with McGurk, team vice-captain Faf du Plessis and gloveman Abishek Porel occupying the top three positions. With Axar and Tristan Stubbs to follow and Delhi likely to reuse Ashutosh Sharma as the Impact Sub playing at number seven, they have more than a decent batting attack to go after the SRH&rsquo;s bowling.
However, should DC drop McGurk for Chameera in another scenario, KL could open alongside du Plessis, and Sameer could retain his place at number four.&nbsp;
<h3>Predicted Playing XIs of both teams &ndash;</h3>
Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), KL Rahul, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohit Sharma, (Impact - Mukesh Kumar/Darshan Nalkande)
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami and Simarjeet Singh (Impact sub - Adam Zampa)
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: DC seamer Mukesh Kumar could likely sit out of the next game, with Delhi giving seamer Darshan Nalkande a chance against the daunting SRH batting unit.

KL Rahul has returned from paternity leave and will soon debut for Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025. The India gloveman missed the side’s tournament opener against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for the birth of his first child but is likely to get included in the playing XI for their crucial tie against the travelling SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Vizag on Sunday afternoon. However, what worries DC is the fitness of Indian quick Mukesh Kumar, who sustained an ankle sprain in the previous game. You're loved. You're ours. You're home. 🥹 Welcome to Dilli, KLR 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/qUBPHAYUyU — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) March 29, 2025 Mukesh could likely sit out of the next game, with Delhi giving seamer Darshan Nalkande a chance against the daunting SRH batting unit, consisting of T20 monsters Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan and Heinrich Klaasen. With Delhi also missing another Indian quick, T Natarajan, who is recovering from a shoulder injury, they could be forced to make some changes for their second match. Also read | IPL 2025: ‘That is what Mumbai Indians is known for,’ Rohit Sharma gets candid about MI’s mindset – Watch Meanwhile, to ensure DC keeps their winning run going, they must strike a balance in their picked XI, with another option including replacing opener Jake Fraser-McGurk with a foreign seamer in Dushmantha Chameera. That would, however, make the DC bowling attack look dangerous, with the likes of Mitchell Starc, Axar Patel, Mohit Sharma and Kuldeep Yadav already retaining their places. KL Rahul’s batting position In an ideal situation, KL will bat at number four, replacing Sameer Rizvi, with McGurk, team vice-captain Faf du Plessis and gloveman Abishek Porel occupying the top three positions. With Axar and Tristan Stubbs to follow and Delhi likely to reuse Ashutosh Sharma as the Impact Sub playing at number seven, they have more than a decent batting attack to go after the SRH’s bowling. However, should DC drop McGurk for Chameera in another scenario, KL could open alongside du Plessis, and Sameer could retain his place at number four. Predicted Playing XIs of both teams – Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), KL Rahul, Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav and Mohit Sharma, (Impact - Mukesh Kumar/Darshan Nalkande) Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (captain), Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami and Simarjeet Singh (Impact sub - Adam Zampa) (With inputs from agencies)

KL Rahul returns from paternity leave but DC sweat over Mukesh Kumar’s fitness for SRH tie

IPL team <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mumbai-indians" rel="dofollow">Mumbai Indians (MI)</a> stood at the bottom of the points table last season, having won just four from 14 contested matches. This season, they aim to better their standings and win the tournament for the record sixth time. Former team captain and veteran opener&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rohit-sharma" rel="dofollow">Rohit Sharma</a> shared his thoughts on the team&rsquo;s mindset in a candid chat in the franchise&rsquo;s video posted on their social media handles, saying he stands by MI&rsquo;s mindset.
Rohit captained MI to five IPL titles, but the franchise replaced him with all-rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya" rel="dofollow">Hardik Pandya</a> as the team skipper last season. With the new leadership and faces in the squad, the team failed to gel under Pandya&rsquo;s captaincy, eventually losing most games and getting knocked out sooner than others. Speaking on the challenges he and the side faced last year, Rohit said,&nbsp;
&ldquo;It was a low for the team, and I thought we didn't play our best cricket. And there were so many things to look forward to after the IPL. I knew a World Cup was coming up, and then I had to shift my focus to the World Cup, knowing that this would be my last T20 World Cup. So I wanted to make it count.&rdquo;
<h2>Rohit&rsquo;s love affair with MI</h2>
Rohit has won IPL six times, five with MI and one with now-defunct Deccan Chargers. Since switching sides in 2011, Rohit has achieved everything that there is to at MI; now, even when the chips are down, and his performances have dropped significantly over the years, he remains motivated to do it for the team and help them win games and more titles. &nbsp;
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Rohit echoed Mumbai&rsquo;s mantra, saying everything changed over the years, including his teammates, his role and even his batting position, yet nothing has stopped him from scaling heights at the team he loves playing for.
"Since the time I started to now, a lot of things have changed. I used to bat middle order then, now I'm opening the batting. I was captain then. I'm not the captain now. There were a few teammates who I played with and won the championship, they are not there. They're in the coaching role now, so the roles have changed, a lot of things have changed, but the mindset has not changed."
"What I want to do for this team has not changed, which is to go out there and win games and win trophies. That is what MI is known for. All these years we've gone and won trophies, won games from a situation that no one ever believed. So that is MI and that is what Mumbai is known for," Rohit continued.
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Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will play Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2025 match on Saturday in Ahmedabad.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Rohit echoed the team's mantra, saying everything changed over the years, yet nothing stopped him from scaling heights at MI.

IPL team Mumbai Indians (MI) stood at the bottom of the points table last season, having won just four from 14 contested matches. This season, they aim to better their standings and win the tournament for the record sixth time. Former team captain and veteran opener Rohit Sharma shared his thoughts on the team’s mindset in a candid chat in the franchise’s video posted on their social media handles, saying he stands by MI’s mindset. Rohit captained MI to five IPL titles, but the franchise replaced him with all-rounder Hardik Pandya as the team skipper last season. With the new leadership and faces in the squad, the team failed to gel under Pandya’s captaincy, eventually losing most games and getting knocked out sooner than others. Speaking on the challenges he and the side faced last year, Rohit said, “It was a low for the team, and I thought we didn't play our best cricket. And there were so many things to look forward to after the IPL. I knew a World Cup was coming up, and then I had to shift my focus to the World Cup, knowing that this would be my last T20 World Cup. So I wanted to make it count.” Rohit’s love affair with MI Rohit has won IPL six times, five with MI and one with now-defunct Deccan Chargers. Since switching sides in 2011, Rohit has achieved everything that there is to at MI; now, even when the chips are down, and his performances have dropped significantly over the years, he remains motivated to do it for the team and help them win games and more titles. Also read | IPL 2025: India Test great ‘quite surprised’ by CSK head coach’s ‘no home advantage at Chepauk' remarks Rohit echoed Mumbai’s mantra, saying everything changed over the years, including his teammates, his role and even his batting position, yet nothing has stopped him from scaling heights at the team he loves playing for. "Since the time I started to now, a lot of things have changed. I used to bat middle order then, now I'm opening the batting. I was captain then. I'm not the captain now. There were a few teammates who I played with and won the championship, they are not there. They're in the coaching role now, so the roles have changed, a lot of things have changed, but the mindset has not changed." "What I want to do for this team has not changed, which is to go out there and win games and win trophies. That is what MI is known for. All these years we've gone and won trophies, won games from a situation that no one ever believed. So that is MI and that is what Mumbai is known for," Rohit continued. Watch Video - View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mumbai Indians (@mumbaiindians) Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians will play Gujarat Titans in their next IPL 2025 match on Saturday in Ahmedabad. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: ‘That is what Mumbai Indians is known for,’ Rohit Sharma gets candid about MI’s mindset – Watch

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> lost the home game by 50 runs to rivals <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bengaluru" rel="dofollow">Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)</a> on Friday in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, with CSK head coach Stephen Fleming commenting how the home team did not get any advantage playing at Chepauk, leaving India Test great Cheteshwar Pujara &lsquo;quite surprised&rsquo;. Usually, as it often plays out, the Chepauk pitch offered more assistance to spinners in the second innings, while the ball skidded onto the bat during the first when RCB hit 196 for seven after being sent into bat.
Pujara said teams like CSK and even Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders get what they want, and if they aren&rsquo;t getting it, then it means they don&rsquo;t have a say, which is surprising for him. The India Test great commented that if any other team had complained about it, he would have understood, but not with IPL giants like CSK, whose strength grows when they play in home conditions.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-kkr-vs-lsg-rescheduled-to-april-8-owing-to-ram-navami-festivities-8902963" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG rescheduled to April 8 owing to Ram Navami festivities</a>
"It is [surprising] because at CSK, you can't complain, it's one franchise where they've been preparing pitches according to their strengths," Pujara said on ESPNcricinfo's TimeOut.&nbsp;
"You should [use home advantage]; if he's saying that [there is no home advantage] they don't have a say, then I'm quite surprised.
"If you speak about MI, CSK, and KKR - I don't think that's the case [them not getting pitches they ask for]. Any other franchise, I can still understand. Those [three] franchises make sure they get what they want. Their strength has been when they play at home,&rdquo; he continued.
<h2>CSK's batting order baffles Pujara</h2>
Chasing 197, CSK needed their right players playing in the right positions with everyone clicking, and much to the home fans&rsquo; disappointment, nothing happened as they endured their heaviest loss at home by 50 runs.&nbsp;
What baffled everyone was CSK&rsquo;s batting order, with Sam Curran batting ahead of Shivam Dube and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin coming to bat ahead of veteran MS Dhoni.
Outside of opener Rachin Ravindra, none came close to scoring huge runs, with Dhoni&rsquo;s and Ravindra Jadeja&rsquo;s contributions coming when CSK had already lost the match. Surprised over the change in the batting order for such a crucial game, Pujara said,&nbsp;
"There is a lot of concern [in the batting line-up outside of Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad] because their middle order will have to click at some point. They will have to start scoring runs quickly. They rely heavily on their middle order.
"Yes, their top order is their strength, but when they don't perform well that's the time the middle order has to step up, it doesn't look like they're completely ready for it. It looks like they'll need better surfaces to get back into form, and when they start playing at home again, they'll be able to perform well,&rdquo; he added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Chasing 197, CSK needed their players playing in the right positions with everyone clicking, and much to the home fans’ disappointment, nothing happened.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost the home game by 50 runs to rivals Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday in IPL 2025, with CSK head coach Stephen Fleming commenting how the home team did not get any advantage playing at Chepauk, leaving India Test great Cheteshwar Pujara ‘quite surprised’. Usually, as it often plays out, the Chepauk pitch offered more assistance to spinners in the second innings, while the ball skidded onto the bat during the first when RCB hit 196 for seven after being sent into bat. Pujara said teams like CSK and even Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders get what they want, and if they aren’t getting it, then it means they don’t have a say, which is surprising for him. The India Test great commented that if any other team had complained about it, he would have understood, but not with IPL giants like CSK, whose strength grows when they play in home conditions. Also read | IPL 2025: KKR vs LSG rescheduled to April 8 owing to Ram Navami festivities "It is [surprising] because at CSK, you can't complain, it's one franchise where they've been preparing pitches according to their strengths," Pujara said on ESPNcricinfo's TimeOut. "You should [use home advantage]; if he's saying that [there is no home advantage] they don't have a say, then I'm quite surprised. "If you speak about MI, CSK, and KKR - I don't think that's the case [them not getting pitches they ask for]. Any other franchise, I can still understand. Those [three] franchises make sure they get what they want. Their strength has been when they play at home,” he continued. CSK's batting order baffles Pujara Chasing 197, CSK needed their right players playing in the right positions with everyone clicking, and much to the home fans’ disappointment, nothing happened as they endured their heaviest loss at home by 50 runs. What baffled everyone was CSK’s batting order, with Sam Curran batting ahead of Shivam Dube and spinner Ravichandran Ashwin coming to bat ahead of veteran MS Dhoni. Outside of opener Rachin Ravindra, none came close to scoring huge runs, with Dhoni’s and Ravindra Jadeja’s contributions coming when CSK had already lost the match. Surprised over the change in the batting order for such a crucial game, Pujara said, "There is a lot of concern [in the batting line-up outside of Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad] because their middle order will have to click at some point. They will have to start scoring runs quickly. They rely heavily on their middle order. "Yes, their top order is their strength, but when they don't perform well that's the time the middle order has to step up, it doesn't look like they're completely ready for it. It looks like they'll need better surfaces to get back into form, and when they start playing at home again, they'll be able to perform well,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: India Test great ‘quite surprised’ by CSK head coach’s ‘no home advantage at Chepauk' remarks

RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Live Streaming:&nbsp;Rajasthan Royals will look to break the duck on the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) points table on Sunday (Mar 30) as they face five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at their adopted home in Guwahati. While RR lost both their matches, CSK on the other hand were defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the first time in 17 years at the Chepauk Stadium. Ahead of the clash between RR and CSK, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a> 
<h2>Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Live Streaming Details</h2>
Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the RR vs CSK IPL match:
<h2>When is the RR vs CSK IPL match? Date</h2>
The RR vs CSK IPL match will be played on Sunday (Mar 30).
<h2>Where is the RR vs CSK IPL match being played? &nbsp;</h2>
The match will be hosted at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati.
<h2>What time will the RR vs CSK IPL match start?&nbsp;</h2>
The RR vs CSK IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
<h2>Where can I watch the RR vs CSK IPL match in India on TV?</h2>
The live telecast of the RR vs CSK IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD).
<h2>How can I watch the RR vs CSK IPL match online? &nbsp;</h2>
The RR vs CSK IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India.
<h2>Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XI</h2>
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma
Impact Sub: Vaibhav Suryavanshi
<h2>Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XI</h2>
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Sub: Rahul Tripathi

Sports, Cricket, IPL: Rajasthan Royals will look to break the duck on the points table on Sunday (Mar 30) as they face five-time champions Chennai Super Kings.

RR vs CSK IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Rajasthan Royals will look to break the duck on the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) points table on Sunday (Mar 30) as they face five-time champions Chennai Super Kings at their adopted home in Guwahati. While RR lost both their matches, CSK on the other hand were defeated by Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) for the first time in 17 years at the Chepauk Stadium. Ahead of the clash between RR and CSK, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue. Also read: 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings Live Streaming Details Here’s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the RR vs CSK IPL match: When is the RR vs CSK IPL match? Date The RR vs CSK IPL match will be played on Sunday (Mar 30). Where is the RR vs CSK IPL match being played? The match will be hosted at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. What time will the RR vs CSK IPL match start? The RR vs CSK IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. Where can I watch the RR vs CSK IPL match in India on TV? The live telecast of the RR vs CSK IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD). How can I watch the RR vs CSK IPL match online? The RR vs CSK IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India. Rajasthan Royals Probable Playing XI Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag (c), Dhruv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Tushar Deshpande, Sandeep Sharma Impact Sub: Vaibhav Suryavanshi Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XI Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed Impact Sub: Rahul Tripathi

RR vs CSK Live Streaming: How to Watch on Smart TV, Mobile App, and Match Details with Probable Playing XIs

DC vs SRH IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Delhi Capitals will look to continue their impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they host SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday (Mar 30). The contest will be played in Visakhapatnam as SunRisers look to bounce back after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday. Ahead of the clash between DC and SRH, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a> 
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Delhi Capitals vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Streaming Details</h2>
Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the DC vs SRH IPL match:
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">When is the DC vs SRH IPL match? Date</h2>
The DC vs SRH IPL match will be played on Sunday (Mar 30).
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where is the DC vs SRH IPL match being played? &nbsp;</h2>
The match will be hosted at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">What time will the DC vs SRH IPL match start?&nbsp;</h2>
The DC vs SRH IPL match will commence at 3:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM IST.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where can I watch the DC vs SRH IPL match in India on TV?</h2>
The live telecast of the DC vs SRH IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD).
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">How can I watch the DC vs SRH IPL match online? &nbsp;</h2>
The DC vs SRH IPL match will be available for live streaming&nbsp;on JioHotstar App and website in India.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI</h2>
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi , Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma
Impact Player: Karun Nair
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">SunRisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XI</h2>
Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami
Impact Player: Adam Zampa

Sports, Cricket, IPL:  Delhi Capitals will look to continue their impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they host SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH).

DC vs SRH IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Delhi Capitals will look to continue their impressive run in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as they host SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday (Mar 30). The contest will be played in Visakhapatnam as SunRisers look to bounce back after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday. Ahead of the clash between DC and SRH, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue. Also read: 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details Delhi Capitals vs SunRisers Hyderabad Live Streaming Details Here’s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the DC vs SRH IPL match: When is the DC vs SRH IPL match? Date The DC vs SRH IPL match will be played on Sunday (Mar 30). Where is the DC vs SRH IPL match being played? The match will be hosted at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. What time will the DC vs SRH IPL match start? The DC vs SRH IPL match will commence at 3:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 3:00 PM IST. Where can I watch the DC vs SRH IPL match in India on TV? The live telecast of the DC vs SRH IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD). How can I watch the DC vs SRH IPL match online? The DC vs SRH IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India. Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi , Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma Impact Player: Karun Nair SunRisers Hyderabad Probable Playing XI Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins (c), Simarjeet Singh, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami Impact Player: Adam Zampa

DC vs SRH Live Streaming: How to Watch on Smart TV, Mobile App, and Match Details with Probable Playing XIs

Following Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) 50-run defeat to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/royal-challengers-bengaluru">Royal Challengers Bengaluru</a> (RCB) at Chepauk in the IPL 2025, skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ruturaj-gaikwad" rel="dofollow">Ruturaj Gaikwad</a> admitted that fielding errors and poor powerplay batting proved costly.
Tight spells from pacers <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/josh-hazlewood">Josh Hazlewood</a> and Yash Dayal helped RCB defend a total of 170, marking their first win at CSK&rsquo;s home ground since 2008. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Gaikwad acknowledged that 170 was a 'par total' on the surface but felt his side&rsquo;s lapses in the field made a crucial difference.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-no-timeline-for-bumrahs-return-says-mi-head-coach-mahela-jayawardene-8902441">IPL 2025: 'No timeline for Bumrah&rsquo;s return', says MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene</a>
"It was a bad day in the fielding; it cost us really badly," Gaikwad said. "When you are chasing 20 extra runs on a slightly sticky wicket, you have to bat differently in the powerplay."
The CSK skipper also pointed out that crucial dropped catches gave RCB batters extra opportunities. "They just kept going. We dropped catches at crucial times, and then an extra six or boundary would follow. The momentum kept going and did not stop till the final over," he added.
Gaikwad urged his team to bounce back as they head to Guwahati for their next match against Rajasthan Royals. "We are going to have bad days in batting and bowling in a tournament like IPL, but fielding has to improve a lot. We should come back stronger in that department," he signed off.
<h2>As a team, we were outstanding: Hazlewood</h2>
After Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured a 50-run win CSK, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood shared his thoughts during the post-match presentation.
Hazlewood expressed satisfaction with both his personal performance and the team's collective effort, emphasising their adaptability to varying conditions. He also credited the team's energy and the inclusion of left-arm pacer Yash Dayal for their success.
"The ball is coming out nicely, and I'm feeling fresh. As a team, we were outstanding. We assessed the conditions well against KKR and did the same tonight. This wicket was a bit tricky&mdash;two-paced and up and down&mdash;so we focused on hitting that in-between length. The energy at RCB is always fantastic, and it has positively impacted our fielding, giving us a real lift," Hazlewood said.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Tight spells from pacers Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal helped RCB defend a total of 170, marking their first win at CSK’s home ground since 2008

Following Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) 50-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chepauk in the IPL 2025, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted that fielding errors and poor powerplay batting proved costly. Tight spells from pacers Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal helped RCB defend a total of 170, marking their first win at CSK’s home ground since 2008. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Gaikwad acknowledged that 170 was a 'par total' on the surface but felt his side’s lapses in the field made a crucial difference. Also Read: IPL 2025: 'No timeline for Bumrah’s return', says MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene "It was a bad day in the fielding; it cost us really badly," Gaikwad said. "When you are chasing 20 extra runs on a slightly sticky wicket, you have to bat differently in the powerplay." The CSK skipper also pointed out that crucial dropped catches gave RCB batters extra opportunities. "They just kept going. We dropped catches at crucial times, and then an extra six or boundary would follow. The momentum kept going and did not stop till the final over," he added. Gaikwad urged his team to bounce back as they head to Guwahati for their next match against Rajasthan Royals. "We are going to have bad days in batting and bowling in a tournament like IPL, but fielding has to improve a lot. We should come back stronger in that department," he signed off. As a team, we were outstanding: Hazlewood After Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) secured a 50-run win CSK, fast bowler Josh Hazlewood shared his thoughts during the post-match presentation. Hazlewood expressed satisfaction with both his personal performance and the team's collective effort, emphasising their adaptability to varying conditions. He also credited the team's energy and the inclusion of left-arm pacer Yash Dayal for their success. "The ball is coming out nicely, and I'm feeling fresh. As a team, we were outstanding. We assessed the conditions well against KKR and did the same tonight. This wicket was a bit tricky—two-paced and up and down—so we focused on hitting that in-between length. The energy at RCB is always fantastic, and it has positively impacted our fielding, giving us a real lift," Hazlewood said. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'Dropped catches, poor start cost us the game against RCB', says CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ahead of Mumbai Indians' clash against Gujarat Titans on Saturday (March 29), head coach <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mahela-jayawardene">Mahela Jayawardene</a> provided an update on star pacer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/jasprit-bumrah">Jasprit Bumrah</a>&rsquo;s recovery. While confirming that Bumrah is progressing well, he admitted that no exact return date has been set for the speedster in the ongoing IPL 2025 season.
Bumrah has been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI&rsquo;s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru following a lower back injury that forced him out of action since the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. The injury also ruled him out of India&rsquo;s victorious Champions Trophy campaign.
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780">'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a>
"On a daily basis, he's going through his program. So far, everything seems OK, but no timelines have been given by NCA, so we'll wait on that," Jayawardene said.
<h2 data-start="1042" data-end="1206">Hardik Pandya set to return</h2>
The 31-year-old is expected to rejoin the Mumbai squad in April. In his absence, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/trent-boult">Trent Boult</a> and Deepak Chahar have shouldered the pace attack, while debutant Satyanarayana Raju also featured in the team&rsquo;s opener against Chennai Super Kings.
Meanwhile, Mumbai captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/hardik-pandya">Hardik Pandya</a> is set to return after serving a one-match suspension. Jayawardene addressed last season&rsquo;s controversy surrounding Pandya&rsquo;s captaincy appointment over Rohit Sharma, urging fans to move on.
"I think it's just a game of cricket. Fans are fans, and emotions are part of it. Twelve months on, he has achieved a lot more, and I'm sure everyone will see beyond what happened last year. We can all enjoy a good game of cricket," he added.
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Mumbai Indians began their IPL 2025 campaign against their arch-rivals, the Chennai Super Kings, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The visitors did not have their regular skipper Hardik Pandya, as he was suspended for a match. MI failed to impress with the bat as their top order collapsed heavily. But one of the team's positives was Vignesh Puthur as the debutant picked three wickets.
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(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Bumrah has been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru following a lower back injury that forced him out of action

Ahead of Mumbai Indians' clash against Gujarat Titans on Saturday (March 29), head coach Mahela Jayawardene provided an update on star pacer Jasprit Bumrah’s recovery. While confirming that Bumrah is progressing well, he admitted that no exact return date has been set for the speedster in the ongoing IPL 2025 season. Bumrah has been undergoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru following a lower back injury that forced him out of action since the fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. The injury also ruled him out of India’s victorious Champions Trophy campaign. Also Read: 'Updated IPL 2025 Points Table': Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details "On a daily basis, he's going through his program. So far, everything seems OK, but no timelines have been given by NCA, so we'll wait on that," Jayawardene said. Hardik Pandya set to return The 31-year-old is expected to rejoin the Mumbai squad in April. In his absence, Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar have shouldered the pace attack, while debutant Satyanarayana Raju also featured in the team’s opener against Chennai Super Kings. Meanwhile, Mumbai captain Hardik Pandya is set to return after serving a one-match suspension. Jayawardene addressed last season’s controversy surrounding Pandya’s captaincy appointment over Rohit Sharma, urging fans to move on. "I think it's just a game of cricket. Fans are fans, and emotions are part of it. Twelve months on, he has achieved a lot more, and I'm sure everyone will see beyond what happened last year. We can all enjoy a good game of cricket," he added. Mumbai Indians began their IPL 2025 campaign against their arch-rivals, the Chennai Super Kings, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The visitors did not have their regular skipper Hardik Pandya, as he was suspended for a match. MI failed to impress with the bat as their top order collapsed heavily. But one of the team's positives was Vignesh Puthur as the debutant picked three wickets. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'No timeline for Bumrah’s return', says MI head coach Mahela Jayawardene

MS Dhoni isn't getting old - at least his stumping skills don't show that and a proof of same was once again given during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (Mar 28).
Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-csk-vs-rcb-first-one-on-head-then-a-six-watch-kohli-shows-why-is-he-still-relevant-despite-calls-of-his-retirement-8901720">'First one on head then a six,' Kohli shows why is he still relevant despite calls of his retirement - WATCH</a>
The 43-year-old, who will soon be touching 44, is as good behind the wickets as any wicketkeeper can ever hope to be. In the first match against Mumbai Indians, he had dismissed Suryakumar Yadav in rolling-back-the-years way.
During the match against RCB, Dhoni went a step ahead, if it was available ever, to dismiss dangerous looking Phil Salt in just 0.16 seconds. Have a look at the stumping below to decide for yourself:
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Ladies &amp; gentlemen, presenting the GEN GOLD who never gets OLD! ⚡🔥<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSDhoni</a> pulls off yet another lightning-fast stumping and this time, it's <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PhilSalt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PhilSalt</a> who&rsquo;s left stunned! 😮&zwj;💨💪🏻 Watch LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/MOqwTBm0TB">https://t.co/MOqwTBm0TB</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvRCB</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports&hellip; <a href="https://t.co/kK3B5jxhXT">pic.twitter.com/kK3B5jxhXT</a>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1905633909305737563?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>

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As for the rest of the match, it was a game of cat and mouse in which RCB pulled ahead in the end despite CSK taking wickets at regular interval.
After Salt's dismissal, Devdutt Padikkal played a cameo of 14-ball 27 but was dismissed thanks to a superb low catch by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad.
RCB stalwart Kohli had a struggling night as he laboured his way to a 30-ball 31 with two sixes and a four. He was also not given strike much so much so that Kohli had only faced 22 balls in the first 10 overs of RCB's innings.
Kohli's partners although, kept the innings going well despite losing wickets at regular interval. Skipper Rajat Patidar played an important innings of 51 off 32 balls - the highest for his team.
Towards the end, Tim David scored unbeaten 22 off just eight balls including three back-to-back sixes in the last over which took RCB to 196/7 in 20 overs.
For CSK, Noor was again pick of the bowlers with 3/36 in four overs while Pathirana picked two wickets for same number of runs.

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: During the match against RCB, Dhoni went a step ahead, if it was available ever, to dismiss dangerous looking Phil Salt in just 0.16 seconds. Cricket Sports

MS Dhoni isn't getting old - at least his stumping skills don't show that and a proof of same was once again given during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (Mar 28). Also Read: 'First one on head then a six,' Kohli shows why is he still relevant despite calls of his retirement - WATCH The 43-year-old, who will soon be touching 44, is as good behind the wickets as any wicketkeeper can ever hope to be. In the first match against Mumbai Indians, he had dismissed Suryakumar Yadav in rolling-back-the-years way. During the match against RCB, Dhoni went a step ahead, if it was available ever, to dismiss dangerous looking Phil Salt in just 0.16 seconds. Have a look at the stumping below to decide for yourself: Ladies & gentlemen, presenting the GEN GOLD who never gets OLD! ⚡🔥#MSDhoni pulls off yet another lightning-fast stumping and this time, it's #PhilSalt who’s left stunned! 😮‍💨💪🏻 Watch LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/MOqwTBm0TB#IPLonJioStar 👉 #CSKvRCB | LIVE NOW on Star Sports… pic.twitter.com/kK3B5jxhXT — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025 As for the rest of the match, it was a game of cat and mouse in which RCB pulled ahead in the end despite CSK taking wickets at regular interval. After Salt's dismissal, Devdutt Padikkal played a cameo of 14-ball 27 but was dismissed thanks to a superb low catch by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. RCB stalwart Kohli had a struggling night as he laboured his way to a 30-ball 31 with two sixes and a four. He was also not given strike much so much so that Kohli had only faced 22 balls in the first 10 overs of RCB's innings. Kohli's partners although, kept the innings going well despite losing wickets at regular interval. Skipper Rajat Patidar played an important innings of 51 off 32 balls - the highest for his team. Towards the end, Tim David scored unbeaten 22 off just eight balls including three back-to-back sixes in the last over which took RCB to 196/7 in 20 overs. For CSK, Noor was again pick of the bowlers with 3/36 in four overs while Pathirana picked two wickets for same number of runs.

IPL 2025 - '0.16 second': This is how much time Dhoni needed to stump Salt in CSK vs RCB

There been questions in the recent past about India batter Virat Kohli's form, his future and the calls for retirement have grown considerably as well. The batter, however, needed only two balls in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game on Friday (Mar 28) to show why is he still relevant - despite retiring from T20Is last year following India's T20 World Cup win during which he was Player of the Match.
Playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kohli was hit on head by a bouncer from Matheesha Pathirana - the physio came out to check on him.
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Pathirana bowled the next one a bouncer as well which went for a six - showing why the bowlers across the world still fear him. Have a look at the moment below:
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1st ball &ndash; 😮&zwj;💨 2nd ball &ndash; 6️⃣ That&rsquo;s what it&rsquo;s like facing the GEN GOLD! ❤ Classy counter from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ViratKohli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ViratKohli</a>! 🙌🏻 Watch LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/MOqwTBm0TB">https://t.co/MOqwTBm0TB</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvRCB?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvRCB</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 3 &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/MzSQTD1zQc">pic.twitter.com/MzSQTD1zQc</a>
&mdash; Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/StarSportsIndia/status/1905637817302351916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>

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Other than those two ball, however, it was a struggling night for Kohli in general as he laboured his way to a 30-ball 31 with two sixes and a four. He was also not given strike much so much so that Kohli had only faced 22 balls in the first 10 overs of RCB's innings.
Kohli's partners although, kept the innings going well despite losing wickets at regular interval. Skipper Rajat Patidar played an important innings of 51 off 32 balls - the highest for his team.
Towards the end, Tim David scored unbeaten 22 off just eight balls including three back-to-back sixes in the last over which took RCB to 196/7 in 20 overs.
The highlight of the innings will also include CSK wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni's another lightning quick stumping - this time to dismiss Phil Salt but again off the bowling of Noor Ahmed.
For CSK, Noor was again pick of the bowlers with 3/36 in four overs while Pathirana picked two wickets for same number of runs

IPL 2025, CSK vs RCB: It was a struggling night for Virat Kohli in general as he laboured his way to a 30-ball 31 with two sixes and a four as RCB posted 196/7 in 20 overs. Cricket Sports

There been questions in the recent past about India batter Virat Kohli's form, his future and the calls for retirement have grown considerably as well. The batter, however, needed only two balls in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game on Friday (Mar 28) to show why is he still relevant - despite retiring from T20Is last year following India's T20 World Cup win during which he was Player of the Match. Playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Kohli was hit on head by a bouncer from Matheesha Pathirana - the physio came out to check on him. Also Read: From 5 sixes in 76 balls to 13 sixes in 56 balls - LSG batter Pooran says he's 'blessed with incredible talent' Pathirana bowled the next one a bouncer as well which went for a six - showing why the bowlers across the world still fear him. Have a look at the moment below: 1st ball – 😮‍💨 2nd ball – 6️⃣ That’s what it’s like facing the GEN GOLD! ❤ Classy counter from #ViratKohli! 🙌🏻 Watch LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/MOqwTBm0TB#IPLonJioStar 👉 #CSKvRCB | LIVE NOW on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 3 & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/MzSQTD1zQc — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 28, 2025 Other than those two ball, however, it was a struggling night for Kohli in general as he laboured his way to a 30-ball 31 with two sixes and a four. He was also not given strike much so much so that Kohli had only faced 22 balls in the first 10 overs of RCB's innings. Kohli's partners although, kept the innings going well despite losing wickets at regular interval. Skipper Rajat Patidar played an important innings of 51 off 32 balls - the highest for his team. Towards the end, Tim David scored unbeaten 22 off just eight balls including three back-to-back sixes in the last over which took RCB to 196/7 in 20 overs. The highlight of the innings will also include CSK wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni's another lightning quick stumping - this time to dismiss Phil Salt but again off the bowling of Noor Ahmed. For CSK, Noor was again pick of the bowlers with 3/36 in four overs while Pathirana picked two wickets for same number of runs

IPL 2025: 'First one on head then a six,' Kohli shows why is he still relevant despite calls of his retirement - WATCH

Plenty is brewing up in the KKR pitch curator controversy since it broke the internet with startling revelations. After Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; seven-wicket loss at home against the touring Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 opener, team captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajinkya-rahane" rel="dofollow">Ajinkya Rahane</a> expressed preferences of having desired pitches (spin-friendly) at Eden Gardens, with several reports claiming that the KKR pitch curator denied accepting any requests in the first place.
Relying on their master spin attack to win IPL matches, as they have always done, the Kolkata side failed to pocket two crucial points after the KKR pitch curator prepared a contrasting track (for that game), which had pace, bounce and seam movement but nothing that the team captain had asked for.
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&ldquo;As per the IPL rules and regulations, franchises have no say over the pitch,&rdquo; Sujan Mukherjee, the KKR pitch curator, said in a chat with RevSportz. &ldquo;Ever since I have taken charge (as Eden curator), the pitches here have been like this. It was like this in the past. Things haven&rsquo;t changed now, and it will not be altered in the future.&rdquo;
Such remarks led to a backlash, with famous broadcasters <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-harsha-bhogle-simon-doull-unhappy-with-kkr-pitch-curator-for-disrespecting-ajinkya-rahane-8895205" rel="dofollow">Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull coming down hard on him for bossing around</a> and denying the home team captain&rsquo;s request.&nbsp;
Although <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-kkr-pitch-curator-does-u-turn-in-ajinkya-rahane-episode-says-those-who-are-accusing-me-sujan-mukherjee-8898729" rel="dofollow">Mukherjee took a U-turn</a> when approached about his thoughts on facing wrath from all quarters, saying, &lsquo;he never denied anything (to KKR) and that he prepared the pitch as per BCCI guidelines,&rsquo; a former Bengal batter Shreevats Goswami&rsquo;s social media post further put the pitch curator controversy in the limelight.
<h2>What did Goswami say?</h2>
Taking to his social media handle X, Goswami wrote what unfolded was not new to him as he had watched everything happening from close quarters.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Fact: Nothing new with the Eden garden curator not listening to the home captain. Having played for Bengal over a decade, have been witness to this from close quarters. As a home team we would ask for a certain pitch to take the home advantage but would seldom get it. In fact, the curator wouldn&rsquo;t even let us train in the Eden Gardens, run rounds cause apparently the &ldquo;grass would spoiled &ldquo;. On the other hand I would see my counterpart Karnataka&nbsp;players running around in Chinnaswamy Stadium! #EdenGardens #curator #KKR #pitch
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Fact : Nothing new with the Eden garden curator not listening to the home captain. Having played for bengal over a decade,have been witness to this from close quarters. As a home team we would ask for a certain pitch to take the home advantage but would seldom get it.Infact the&hellip;
&mdash; Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) <a href="https://twitter.com/shreevats1/status/1905289047289012253?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, KKR won their second game against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, winning two points.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports; Although Mukherjee took a U-turn when approached about his thoughts on this, Goswami’s X post further put the pitch curator controversy in the limelight.

Plenty is brewing up in the KKR pitch curator controversy since it broke the internet with startling revelations. After Kolkata Knight Riders’ seven-wicket loss at home against the touring Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 opener, team captain Ajinkya Rahane expressed preferences of having desired pitches (spin-friendly) at Eden Gardens, with several reports claiming that the KKR pitch curator denied accepting any requests in the first place. Relying on their master spin attack to win IPL matches, as they have always done, the Kolkata side failed to pocket two crucial points after the KKR pitch curator prepared a contrasting track (for that game), which had pace, bounce and seam movement but nothing that the team captain had asked for. Also read | IPL 2025: LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka hugs team captain Pant in heartfelt moment – Watch “As per the IPL rules and regulations, franchises have no say over the pitch,” Sujan Mukherjee, the KKR pitch curator, said in a chat with RevSportz. “Ever since I have taken charge (as Eden curator), the pitches here have been like this. It was like this in the past. Things haven’t changed now, and it will not be altered in the future.” Such remarks led to a backlash, with famous broadcasters Harsha Bhogle and Simon Doull coming down hard on him for bossing around and denying the home team captain’s request. Although Mukherjee took a U-turn when approached about his thoughts on facing wrath from all quarters, saying, ‘he never denied anything (to KKR) and that he prepared the pitch as per BCCI guidelines,’ a former Bengal batter Shreevats Goswami’s social media post further put the pitch curator controversy in the limelight. What did Goswami say? Taking to his social media handle X, Goswami wrote what unfolded was not new to him as he had watched everything happening from close quarters. “Fact: Nothing new with the Eden garden curator not listening to the home captain. Having played for Bengal over a decade, have been witness to this from close quarters. As a home team we would ask for a certain pitch to take the home advantage but would seldom get it. In fact, the curator wouldn’t even let us train in the Eden Gardens, run rounds cause apparently the “grass would spoiled “. On the other hand I would see my counterpart Karnataka players running around in Chinnaswamy Stadium! #EdenGardens #curator #KKR #pitch Fact : Nothing new with the Eden garden curator not listening to the home captain. Having played for bengal over a decade,have been witness to this from close quarters. As a home team we would ask for a certain pitch to take the home advantage but would seldom get it.Infact the… — Shreevats goswami (@shreevats1) March 27, 2025 Meanwhile, KKR won their second game against Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, winning two points. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Ex-Bengal batter backs claims against KKR pitch curator, says ‘Nothing new…’

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Nicholas Pooran, in the two matches played so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, has become a menace for bowlers. The batter has faced only 56 balls in total but managed to hit 145 runs off them at a sensational strike rate of 258.
Pooran has also hit 13 sixes in two matches or roughly one every four balls. This is in stark contrast to his 2021 IPL season where he could manage only five sixes in 76 balls he faced in 11 innings. The batter, when asked about his prowess, seemed very casual and dismissed working on his bat speed especially to hit sixes.
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"I've never worked on my bat speed, I'm just blessed with incredible talent," he said after his match-winning 26-ball 70 against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday (Mar 27).&nbsp;
"I am really happy that I have put in the work over the years, and I am getting the reward on the cricket field and winning games for my team as well," he added as LSG won the match by five-wickets - their first win of the season after losing the first game by one wicket against Delhi Capitals.
"I just try my best to get in good positions and if it's there, just time the ball nicely. In the last nine years, I have been working on my craft. Obviously, I have been getting the opportunity to bat higher up in the powerplay as well. It is really important to cash in when the wicket is nice and obviously when the match-up is there you try your best to execute your skills," Pooran further explained.
The batter has come of age for LSG since playing for the first time in 2019. He scored 499 last year in 14 games at a strike rate of 178 but given his form in the two games, he'd bound to break many more records.

Pooran has hit 13 sixes in two matches or roughly one every four balls. This is in stark contrast to his 2021 IPL season where he could manage only five sixes in 76 balls he faced in 11 innings. Cricket Sports

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) batter Nicholas Pooran, in the two matches played so far in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, has become a menace for bowlers. The batter has faced only 56 balls in total but managed to hit 145 runs off them at a sensational strike rate of 258. Pooran has also hit 13 sixes in two matches or roughly one every four balls. This is in stark contrast to his 2021 IPL season where he could manage only five sixes in 76 balls he faced in 11 innings. The batter, when asked about his prowess, seemed very casual and dismissed working on his bat speed especially to hit sixes. Also Read: IPL 2025: Neither Head nor Suryakumar Yadav but THIS player is top T20 cricketer for Harbhajan Singh "I've never worked on my bat speed, I'm just blessed with incredible talent," he said after his match-winning 26-ball 70 against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday (Mar 27). "I am really happy that I have put in the work over the years, and I am getting the reward on the cricket field and winning games for my team as well," he added as LSG won the match by five-wickets - their first win of the season after losing the first game by one wicket against Delhi Capitals. "I just try my best to get in good positions and if it's there, just time the ball nicely. In the last nine years, I have been working on my craft. Obviously, I have been getting the opportunity to bat higher up in the powerplay as well. It is really important to cash in when the wicket is nice and obviously when the match-up is there you try your best to execute your skills," Pooran further explained. The batter has come of age for LSG since playing for the first time in 2019. He scored 499 last year in 14 games at a strike rate of 178 but given his form in the two games, he'd bound to break many more records.

From 5 sixes in 76 balls to 13 sixes in 56 balls - LSG batter Pooran says he's 'blessed with incredible talent'

IPL franchise <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/lucknow-super-giants" rel="dofollow">Lucknow Super Giants</a>' owner Sanjeev Goenka hugged his team captain, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/rishabh-pant" rel="dofollow">Rishabh Pant</a>, after LSG&rsquo;s five-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday evening. Taking revenge for last year&rsquo;s lopsided loss at the same venue against this team, where Goenka bashed then-team captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kl-rahul" rel="dofollow">KL Rahul</a> out in the open, the team owner looked elated with the side&rsquo;s first win this edition.
Goenka celebrated his team&rsquo;s massive win over SRH, which is on the rampage with their run-scoring spree, having registered the second-highest team total in the competition&rsquo;s history in their previous game.&nbsp;
Goenka&rsquo;s expression while hugging Pant told the entire story. He then met opener Mitchell Marsh, who scored his second fifty of the season, hitting a fighting 52 off 31 balls in the first innings.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;Any win is good, and the first one is very special,&rdquo; Goenka said after LSG opened its account in IPL 2025. &ldquo;So yes, it feels very good.&rdquo;
Contrary to his social media image that took a beating after he openly bashed KL Rahul last year, after which their relationship fell apart, and Rahul decided against getting retained ahead of IPL 2025, Goenka politely and humbly met every LSG player, including seamer Shardul Thakur, who picked four wickets in the first innings.
Congratulating Thakur for his inning-changing spell in the first innings, where he accounted for opener Abhishek Sharma and SRH&rsquo;s last-game hero Ishan Kishan in successive balls, Goenka praised him by saying, &ldquo;Purple cap just doesn&rsquo;t come like this.&rdquo;
<h2>Goenka&rsquo;s message for the fans</h2>
Speaking on a video posted by LSG&rsquo;s social media handles, Goenka had a message for the fans.
&ldquo;I would like to tell the fans, believe in us; we will give our best. And the team, well done today,&rdquo; Goenka said.&nbsp;
<h3>Watch -</h3>
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Our Chairman, Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, extends heartfelt congratulations to the team on their first win, and encourages to focus on giving the best 💙 <a href="https://t.co/9ckEd6J6MF">pic.twitter.com/9ckEd6J6MF</a>
&mdash; Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) <a href="https://twitter.com/LucknowIPL/status/1905510866071777516?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, LSG&rsquo;s Nicholas Pooran holds the Orange cap for scoring 145 runs in two matches and seamer Thakur is a Purple Cap holder with six wickets from two outings thus far.
LSG will host Punjab Kings in its next match on Tuesday (April 1).&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Congratulating Thakur for his inning-changing spell against SRH, Goenka praised him by saying, “Purple cap just doesn’t come like this.”

IPL franchise Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjeev Goenka hugged his team captain, Rishabh Pant, after LSG’s five-wicket win over SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday evening. Taking revenge for last year’s lopsided loss at the same venue against this team, where Goenka bashed then-team captain KL Rahul out in the open, the team owner looked elated with the side’s first win this edition. Goenka celebrated his team’s massive win over SRH, which is on the rampage with their run-scoring spree, having registered the second-highest team total in the competition’s history in their previous game. Goenka’s expression while hugging Pant told the entire story. He then met opener Mitchell Marsh, who scored his second fifty of the season, hitting a fighting 52 off 31 balls in the first innings. Also read | IPL 2025: Neither Head nor Suryakumar Yadav but THIS player is top T20 cricketer for Harbhajan Singh “Any win is good, and the first one is very special,” Goenka said after LSG opened its account in IPL 2025. “So yes, it feels very good.” Contrary to his social media image that took a beating after he openly bashed KL Rahul last year, after which their relationship fell apart, and Rahul decided against getting retained ahead of IPL 2025, Goenka politely and humbly met every LSG player, including seamer Shardul Thakur, who picked four wickets in the first innings. Congratulating Thakur for his inning-changing spell in the first innings, where he accounted for opener Abhishek Sharma and SRH’s last-game hero Ishan Kishan in successive balls, Goenka praised him by saying, “Purple cap just doesn’t come like this.” Goenka’s message for the fans Speaking on a video posted by LSG’s social media handles, Goenka had a message for the fans. “I would like to tell the fans, believe in us; we will give our best. And the team, well done today,” Goenka said. Watch - Our Chairman, Dr. Sanjiv Goenka, extends heartfelt congratulations to the team on their first win, and encourages to focus on giving the best 💙 pic.twitter.com/9ckEd6J6MF — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) March 28, 2025 Meanwhile, LSG’s Nicholas Pooran holds the Orange cap for scoring 145 runs in two matches and seamer Thakur is a Purple Cap holder with six wickets from two outings thus far. LSG will host Punjab Kings in its next match on Tuesday (April 1). (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: LSG owner Sanjeev Goenka hugs team captain Pant in heartfelt moment – Watch

Former India spin great <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harbhajan-singh" rel="dofollow">Harbhajan Singh</a> has picked his number one T20 cricketer, and it is neither Australia opener Travis Head nor India&rsquo;s Suryakumar Yadav. Bhajji, as the fans often call him, took to his social media handle (X) just after SunRisers Hyderabad&rsquo;s home game against Lucknow Super Giants in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> to name his numero uno player in the shortest format, and to everyone&rsquo;s surprise, it&rsquo;s not even an Indian.
T20 cricket has seen several great players over the years, with the most belonging from the Caribbean Islands, including the &lsquo;Universe boss&rsquo; Chris Gayle. However, since he had left playing competitive cricket, his national teammate seemed to have occupied the vacant spot, and it was none other than Nicholas Pooran.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ambati-rayudu-says-chennai-crowd-cheers-for-ms-dhoni-more-than-csk-ahead-of-ipl-2025-southern-derby-8899080" rel="dofollow">&lsquo;Everyone gives their 100% at CSK but fans cheer for MS Dhoni,&rsquo; Rayudu&rsquo;s honest admission of Chennai&rsquo;s IPL crowd</a>
Pooran played a match-winning inning against SRH at their home ground on Thursday, scoring a brilliant 70 off 26 balls while chasing, hitting six sixes and as many fours. After last year&rsquo;s lop-sided game in Hyderabad, where the hosts chased 166 inside ten overs with all wickets remaining, the touring LSGH had plenty to play for.
Unlike the previous time, SRH batted first, scoring a fighting 190 for nine in 20 overs, with Head, Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma top-scoring for the hosts. Though this was a match-winning total for most teams on most venues, it was an under-par score for SRH, which registered the second-highest team total in the tournament history in their last game.
<h2>Harbhajan praises Pooran</h2>
Chasing 191, LSG needed a brilliant start, and despite losing opener Aiden Markram inside the second over, LSG got one, thanks to a 116-run stand between Mitchell Marsh and Pooran in just 43 balls.&nbsp;
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-kkr-pitch-curator-does-u-turn-in-ajinkya-rahane-episode-says-those-who-are-accusing-me-sujan-mukherjee-8898729" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025: KKR pitch curator does U-Turn in Rahane episode, says &lsquo;those who are accusing me&hellip;&rsquo;</a>
While Marsh played aggressively, not enough per his partner&rsquo;s standards, Pooran&rsquo;s onslaught inside the Powerplay almost sealed the game for Lucknow. The left-handed batter spared none, taking the attack to the pacers and spinners one after the other. Such was the impact of his inning that SRH captain Pat Cummins began looking clueless about what to do next.
Although Pooran departed inside the ninth over, the remaining LSG batters ensured the side was crossing the line eventually, winning this high-scoring tie by five wickets.
Taking to X, Harbhajan wrote, Currently Nicholas Pooran is the best player of T20 format . Period ! @nicholas_47 &spades;️ @IPL
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Currently Nicholas Pooran is the best player of T20 format . Period ! <a href="https://twitter.com/nicholas_47?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@nicholas_47</a> &spades;️ <a href="https://twitter.com/IPL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IPL</a>
&mdash; Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1905316862159978895?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 27, 2025</a></blockquote>
Meanwhile, with 145 runs from two outings thus far, Pooran is the highest orange cap holder in IPL 2025.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Bhajji took to his social media handle (X) just after SRH’s home game against LSG in IPL 2025 to name his numero uno player in the shortest format

Former India spin great Harbhajan Singh has picked his number one T20 cricketer, and it is neither Australia opener Travis Head nor India’s Suryakumar Yadav. Bhajji, as the fans often call him, took to his social media handle (X) just after SunRisers Hyderabad’s home game against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2025 to name his numero uno player in the shortest format, and to everyone’s surprise, it’s not even an Indian. T20 cricket has seen several great players over the years, with the most belonging from the Caribbean Islands, including the ‘Universe boss’ Chris Gayle. However, since he had left playing competitive cricket, his national teammate seemed to have occupied the vacant spot, and it was none other than Nicholas Pooran. Also read | ‘Everyone gives their 100% at CSK but fans cheer for MS Dhoni,’ Rayudu’s honest admission of Chennai’s IPL crowd Pooran played a match-winning inning against SRH at their home ground on Thursday, scoring a brilliant 70 off 26 balls while chasing, hitting six sixes and as many fours. After last year’s lop-sided game in Hyderabad, where the hosts chased 166 inside ten overs with all wickets remaining, the touring LSGH had plenty to play for. Unlike the previous time, SRH batted first, scoring a fighting 190 for nine in 20 overs, with Head, Heinrich Klaasen and Aniket Verma top-scoring for the hosts. Though this was a match-winning total for most teams on most venues, it was an under-par score for SRH, which registered the second-highest team total in the tournament history in their last game. Harbhajan praises Pooran Chasing 191, LSG needed a brilliant start, and despite losing opener Aiden Markram inside the second over, LSG got one, thanks to a 116-run stand between Mitchell Marsh and Pooran in just 43 balls. Also read | IPL 2025: KKR pitch curator does U-Turn in Rahane episode, says ‘those who are accusing me…’ While Marsh played aggressively, not enough per his partner’s standards, Pooran’s onslaught inside the Powerplay almost sealed the game for Lucknow. The left-handed batter spared none, taking the attack to the pacers and spinners one after the other. Such was the impact of his inning that SRH captain Pat Cummins began looking clueless about what to do next. Although Pooran departed inside the ninth over, the remaining LSG batters ensured the side was crossing the line eventually, winning this high-scoring tie by five wickets. Taking to X, Harbhajan wrote, Currently Nicholas Pooran is the best player of T20 format . Period ! @nicholas_47 ♠️ @IPL Currently Nicholas Pooran is the best player of T20 format . Period ! @nicholas_47 ♠️ @IPL — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) March 27, 2025 Meanwhile, with 145 runs from two outings thus far, Pooran is the highest orange cap holder in IPL 2025. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Neither Head nor Suryakumar Yadav but THIS player is top T20 cricketer for Harbhajan Singh

Ashutosh Sharma did exactly what Delhi Capitals had bought him for in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) auction last year - finishing the games and taking the team over the line. The hard-hitting batter brought his new franchise back from the brink and took them to a win by one wicket against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday (Mar 24) in IPL 2025.
The 210-run chase wasn't easy anyway and the falling wickets didn't help DC's cause either. Even <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ashutosh-sharma">Ashutosh Sharma</a> wasn't finding the middle of his bat and was 19 off 19 balls at one point. However, he soon found his rhythm and then, there was no stopping him.
"The mindset is to just follow the basics and believe in my ability. I was just following the process and wanted to take the game as deep as possible. My plan was to accelerate in the slog overs and ensure I batted till the 20th over. I had full confidence in my ability. I really enjoyed being out there, and my hard work paid off, Delhi Capitals' player Ashutosh Sharma replied to WION's question during the JioStar - Delhi Capitals Press Room on Friday.
DC needed 39 runs from last three overs which was made possible by debutant Vipraj Nigam's 15-ball 39. Then Ashu took over - he smashed LSG's best bowler Ravi Bishnoi for two sixes and a four in the 18th over.
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Ashutosh credited his rigorous training regimen, revealing that his off-season preparation included 2-3 hours of range hitting daily, with a special focus on mastering white yorkers. "Handling white yorkers isn't about strength; it's about hard work and technique," he shared.
<h2>'My celebration was for KP'</h2>
One of the defining moments of his innings was his audacious reverse sweep, a shot he later admitted to watching on replay multiple times. It wasn&rsquo;t just an instinctive stroke&mdash;it was a tribute to none other than Kevin Pietersen, who has been a constant source of motivation for Ashutosh.
He also acknowledged the invaluable role of former India cricketer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shikhar-dhawan">Shikhar Dhawan</a>, whose unwavering belief in him helped shape his mental resilience. "His encouragement gave me the confidence to push through tough times," he said.
A crucial aspect of the match was his partnership with debutant Vipraj Nigam. Ashutosh revealed how he kept motivating his younger partner to remain fearless. "I told him to back himself and play with confidence," he shared, highlighting his leadership mindset.
Unlike many batters who rely on pre-planned strategies, Ashutosh believes in reading the match situation and adjusting accordingly. His ability to stay composed under pressure stems from extensive visualisation techniques, where he mentally simulates game scenarios during practice. Facing top spinners like Ravi Bishnoi is never easy, but Ashutosh embraces the challenge, having spent hours refining his shot-making to remain a threat against both pace and spin.
Ashutosh also revealed on how <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni">MS Dhoni</a> gave him some tips on how to be a top finisher last season. "Yes, I definitely spoke to him about after the match. I wanted to pick his brains on how he keeps himself calm and composed in tense situations. We had a good insightful dicussion. I got to learn a lot from him. He is a legend of the game and any lesson that you can take from him is gold," he signed off.

Cricket, Sports: The Railways batter picked up right where he left off during his 2024 season with PBKS. He remained not out on 66 hitting five fours and as many sixes

Ashutosh Sharma did exactly what Delhi Capitals had bought him for in the Indian Premier League (IPL) auction last year - finishing the games and taking the team over the line. The hard-hitting batter brought his new franchise back from the brink and took them to a win by one wicket against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Monday (Mar 24) in IPL 2025. The 210-run chase wasn't easy anyway and the falling wickets didn't help DC's cause either. Even Ashutosh Sharma wasn't finding the middle of his bat and was 19 off 19 balls at one point. However, he soon found his rhythm and then, there was no stopping him. "The mindset is to just follow the basics and believe in my ability. I was just following the process and wanted to take the game as deep as possible. My plan was to accelerate in the slog overs and ensure I batted till the 20th over. I had full confidence in my ability. I really enjoyed being out there, and my hard work paid off, Delhi Capitals' player Ashutosh Sharma replied to WION's question during the JioStar - Delhi Capitals Press Room on Friday. DC needed 39 runs from last three overs which was made possible by debutant Vipraj Nigam's 15-ball 39. Then Ashu took over - he smashed LSG's best bowler Ravi Bishnoi for two sixes and a four in the 18th over. Also Read: GT vs MI Live Streaming: How to Watch on Smart TV, Mobile App, and Match Details with Probable Playing XIs Ashutosh credited his rigorous training regimen, revealing that his off-season preparation included 2-3 hours of range hitting daily, with a special focus on mastering white yorkers. "Handling white yorkers isn't about strength; it's about hard work and technique," he shared. 'My celebration was for KP' One of the defining moments of his innings was his audacious reverse sweep, a shot he later admitted to watching on replay multiple times. It wasn’t just an instinctive stroke—it was a tribute to none other than Kevin Pietersen, who has been a constant source of motivation for Ashutosh. He also acknowledged the invaluable role of former India cricketer Shikhar Dhawan, whose unwavering belief in him helped shape his mental resilience. "His encouragement gave me the confidence to push through tough times," he said. A crucial aspect of the match was his partnership with debutant Vipraj Nigam. Ashutosh revealed how he kept motivating his younger partner to remain fearless. "I told him to back himself and play with confidence," he shared, highlighting his leadership mindset. Unlike many batters who rely on pre-planned strategies, Ashutosh believes in reading the match situation and adjusting accordingly. His ability to stay composed under pressure stems from extensive visualisation techniques, where he mentally simulates game scenarios during practice. Facing top spinners like Ravi Bishnoi is never easy, but Ashutosh embraces the challenge, having spent hours refining his shot-making to remain a threat against both pace and spin. Ashutosh also revealed on how MS Dhoni gave him some tips on how to be a top finisher last season. "Yes, I definitely spoke to him about after the match. I wanted to pick his brains on how he keeps himself calm and composed in tense situations. We had a good insightful dicussion. I got to learn a lot from him. He is a legend of the game and any lesson that you can take from him is gold," he signed off.

Exclusive | IPL 2025: DC's Ashutosh Sharma reveals THIS CSK player gave him advice on becoming a top finisher

GT vs MI IPL 2025 Live Streaming:&nbsp;Former champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will square off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as the two meet at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday (Mar 29). After beginning the IPL 2025 on a losing note, both teams will be eager to make their mark ahead of the clash. Ahead of the clash between GT and MI, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">[Updated] IPL 2025 Points Table: Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a> 
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Live Streaming Details</h2>
Here&rsquo;s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the GT vs MI IPL match:
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">When is the GT vs MI IPL match? Date</h2>
The GT vs MI IPL match will be played on Saturday (Mar 29).
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where is the GT vs MI IPL match being played? &nbsp;</h2>
The match will be hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">What time will the GT vs MI IPL match start?&nbsp;</h2>
The GT vs MI IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Where can I watch the GT vs MI IPL match in India on TV?</h2>
The live telecast of the GT vs MI IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD).
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">How can I watch the GT vs MI IPL match online? &nbsp;</h2>
The GT vs MI IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India.
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Gujarat Titans Probable Playing XI</h2>
Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna
Impact Player: Ishant Sharma
<h2 style="text-align: justify;">Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI</h2>
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju
Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur

Sports, Cricket, IPL: Former champions Gujarat Titans will square off against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025 as the two meet at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium.

GT vs MI IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Former champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will square off against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) as the two meet at the iconic Narendra Modi Stadium on Saturday (Mar 29). After beginning the IPL 2025 on a losing note, both teams will be eager to make their mark ahead of the clash. Ahead of the clash between GT and MI, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue. Also read: [Updated] IPL 2025 Points Table: Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians Live Streaming Details Here’s everything you need to know about the live-streaming details for the GT vs MI IPL match: When is the GT vs MI IPL match? Date The GT vs MI IPL match will be played on Saturday (Mar 29). Where is the GT vs MI IPL match being played? The match will be hosted at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. What time will the GT vs MI IPL match start? The GT vs MI IPL match will commence at 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7:00 PM IST. Where can I watch the GT vs MI IPL match in India on TV? The live telecast of the GT vs MI IPL match will be available on Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 HD). How can I watch the GT vs MI IPL match online? The GT vs MI IPL match will be available for live streaming on JioHotstar App and website in India. Gujarat Titans Probable Playing XI Shubman Gill (c), Jos Buttler (wk), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Rahul Tewatia, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Arshad Khan, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna Impact Player: Ishant Sharma Mumbai Indians Probable Playing XI Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju Impact Player: Vignesh Puthur

GT vs MI Live Streaming: How to Watch on Smart TV, Mobile App, and Match Details with Probable Playing XIs

CSK vs RCB Match details: After winning in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) travel to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an all-South Indian battle on Friday (Mar 28).&nbsp;
<h2>CSK vs RCB Match Preview</h2>
The contest will see the winning side top the table early on, as momentum remains key in the IPL playoff race. Ahead of the clash between CSK and RCB, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue.&nbsp;
<h2>CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Records</h2>
CSK and RCB have faced each other in 33 matches in IPL. Out of these 33 games, Bangalore have won 11 whereas Chennai have come out victorious on 21 occasion. 1 match ended without a result.
<h2>CSK vs RCB Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</h2>
Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt
Batters: Rachin Ravindra (captain), Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli (vice-captain
All-Rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Yash Dayal
<h2 class="MsoNormal">3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices<o:p></o:p></h2>
1. Virat Kohli
Virat is in good form and struck a match-winning fifty against KKR. Secondly, he is the leading run-scorer against CSK in the IPL among active players.
2. Noor Ahmad
The pitch in Chennai is likely to be spin-friendly, which increases the chances of doing well for Noor Ahmad. Hence, he can be a good captain pick for CSK vs RCB Dream11 teams.
3. Rachin Ravindra
Rachin Ravindra is in red-hot form for last couple of years now. Along with that, he can also roll his arm over, which is where he can earn more points.
ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2025-updated-points-table-indian-premier-league-rankings-standings-net-run-rate-8888780" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">[Updated] IPL 2025 Points Table: Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details</a>
<h2 class="MsoNormal">CSK vs RCB Fantasy Cricket Tips<o:p></o:p></h2>
Rahul Tripathi didn't have a great debut for CSK as he could only score 2 runs against MI. He is unlikely to make an impact against RCB as well.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">CSK vs RCB Team Analysis<o:p></o:p></h2>
CSK: Chennai have stayed with the same DNA after the mega auctions as they continue to impress the pack of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni.
RCB: After major changes in the IPL 2025 mega auctions, RCB are building a team around youngsters. Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli should play a key role in the team's run.&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal">MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report<o:p></o:p></h2>
The pitch at Chepauk generally supports spinners. In the IPL, teams usually prefer chasing, and this trend is expected to persist. A total above 150 runs is considered competitive on this surface, and the dew is not anticipated to have much impact on the game.
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for CSK vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket<o:p></o:p></h2>
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt 
Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Rajat Patidar, Shivam Dube, Virat Kohli 
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja (captain), Sam Curran, Krunal Pandya (vice-captain) 
Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal&nbsp;
<h2 class="MsoNormal">Match Prediction: Who Will Win CSK vs RCB?</h2>
Considering RCB have not won in Chennai since 2008, we back them and end the run and emerge victorious in the 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.

CSK vs RCB Dream11 prediction: A high-stakes clash with star performers from both teams. Choose your fantasy picks carefully for maximum points!

CSK vs RCB Match details: After winning in their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) travel to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an all-South Indian battle on Friday (Mar 28). CSK vs RCB Match Preview The contest will see the winning side top the table early on, as momentum remains key in the IPL playoff race. Ahead of the clash between CSK and RCB, here are all the key details of the IPL 2025 contest, including match time and venue. CSK vs RCB Head-to-Head Records CSK and RCB have faced each other in 33 matches in IPL. Out of these 33 games, Bangalore have won 11 whereas Chennai have come out victorious on 21 occasion. 1 match ended without a result. CSK vs RCB Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Phil Salt Batters: Rachin Ravindra (captain), Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Virat Kohli (vice-captain All-Rounder: Ravindra Jadeja, Krunal Pandya, Ravichandran Ashwin Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Yash Dayal 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Virat Kohli Virat is in good form and struck a match-winning fifty against KKR. Secondly, he is the leading run-scorer against CSK in the IPL among active players. 2. Noor Ahmad The pitch in Chennai is likely to be spin-friendly, which increases the chances of doing well for Noor Ahmad. Hence, he can be a good captain pick for CSK vs RCB Dream11 teams. 3. Rachin Ravindra Rachin Ravindra is in red-hot form for last couple of years now. Along with that, he can also roll his arm over, which is where he can earn more points. ALSO READ | [Updated] IPL 2025 Points Table: Check points table, match results, NRR with wins, loss and other key details CSK vs RCB Fantasy Cricket Tips Rahul Tripathi didn't have a great debut for CSK as he could only score 2 runs against MI. He is unlikely to make an impact against RCB as well. CSK vs RCB Team Analysis CSK: Chennai have stayed with the same DNA after the mega auctions as they continue to impress the pack of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni. RCB: After major changes in the IPL 2025 mega auctions, RCB are building a team around youngsters. Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli should play a key role in the team's run. MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report The pitch at Chepauk generally supports spinners. In the IPL, teams usually prefer chasing, and this trend is expected to persist. A total above 150 runs is considered competitive on this surface, and the dew is not anticipated to have much impact on the game. Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for CSK vs RCB Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt Batters: Rachin Ravindra, Rajat Patidar, Shivam Dube, Virat Kohli All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja (captain), Sam Curran, Krunal Pandya (vice-captain) Bowlers: Noor Ahmad, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal Match Prediction: Who Will Win CSK vs RCB? Considering RCB have not won in Chennai since 2008, we back them and end the run and emerge victorious in the 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.

CSK vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

It&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a>&rsquo;s world, and we are living in it.
India and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/chennai-super-kings-csk" rel="dofollow">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> giant is perhaps the most enormous cricketing personality since the great Sachin Tendulkar, and the roar the home crowd (in IPL) makes upon his arrival at the crease is a testament to it. Dhoni is CSK, and CSK is Dhoni, and his former teammate Ambati Rayudu doesn&rsquo;t think otherwise.
Ahead of Chennai&rsquo;s marquee home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 on Friday night, Rayudu talks about the energetic CSK crowd known for producing the loudest noise ever heard on a cricket field. It&rsquo;s intimidating for someone coming over to the venue (Chepauk in Chennai) for the first time, but it&rsquo;s phenomenal (to feel), Rayudu reckons.
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Rayudu, who played for several seasons under MS Dhoni, winning three IPL titles with them (2018, 2021 and 2023), feels Dhoni is rightly being called &lsquo;Thala&rsquo; (leader) for what he did at CSK and what he brings to the table. Rayudu admits the fans are madly in love with the former Indian and CSK captain and come in abundance to cheer for him first and then the team.
"It is quite daunting if you're a newcomer," Rayudu said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo.&nbsp;
"It's quite loud. The support is phenomenal. But, as you go on and play, then you realise they are MS Dhoni fans before they are CSK fans. It is quite evident, and rightly so, because that's the way the team has been set up and built over the years. He's rightly named Thala [leader], and he has been calling the shots in CSK, and it's come to a stage where people are madly in awe and in love of what he's done for CSK,&rdquo; he added.
<h2>The other side of it</h2>
There&rsquo;s always another side to everything, and CSK fans cheering the stadium out for MS Dhoni comes with its set of cons.&nbsp;
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Who doesn&rsquo;t want to watch MS Dhoni bat? Perhaps everyone; however, since he comes late down the order, his time only comes when most of the batting order is back in the hut, with the strangest part being the fans cheer after a CSK wicket falls only to see MS Dhoni walk out and bat and hit sixes.
Rayudu feels it doesn&rsquo;t set a nice example for the game, and considering everyone in the side gives their 100%, the home fans must not cheer for a CSK batter&rsquo;s wicket to watch MS Dhoni play in the middle.&nbsp;
"It's been happening for quite a few years now, and quite a few players have felt it over the years, you know, if not come out openly and said something about it, but internally, a lot of people used to feel that the crowd&hellip; even though we also love MS Dhoni, and they also love MS Dhoni and we want to see him bat, but sometimes when you, as an individual, are going out to bat they are shouting from the crowd to&hellip; literally asking you to get out. Or they are anticipating or expecting you to get out.
"So it is quite strange, and I don't think it actually serves the game well to be very honest. All the [other] players are giving their best for the team as well. They are also preparing and doing really well for the franchise, and they have put in a lot of sacrifices to be where they are. When things like that happen from their own crowd, it is, I feel, maybe it can be avoided,&rdquo; Rayudu added.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Rayudu feels the home fans (in IPL) cheering for a CSK wicket to watch MS Dhoni play in the middle doesn’t set a nice example for the game.

It’s MS Dhoni’s world, and we are living in it. India and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) giant is perhaps the most enormous cricketing personality since the great Sachin Tendulkar, and the roar the home crowd (in IPL) makes upon his arrival at the crease is a testament to it. Dhoni is CSK, and CSK is Dhoni, and his former teammate Ambati Rayudu doesn’t think otherwise. Ahead of Chennai’s marquee home game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in IPL 2025 on Friday night, Rayudu talks about the energetic CSK crowd known for producing the loudest noise ever heard on a cricket field. It’s intimidating for someone coming over to the venue (Chepauk in Chennai) for the first time, but it’s phenomenal (to feel), Rayudu reckons. Also read | Star culture returns with CSK-RCB Southern Derby: Why is it IPL's biggest draw? Rayudu, who played for several seasons under MS Dhoni, winning three IPL titles with them (2018, 2021 and 2023), feels Dhoni is rightly being called ‘Thala’ (leader) for what he did at CSK and what he brings to the table. Rayudu admits the fans are madly in love with the former Indian and CSK captain and come in abundance to cheer for him first and then the team. "It is quite daunting if you're a newcomer," Rayudu said in a chat with ESPNcricinfo. "It's quite loud. The support is phenomenal. But, as you go on and play, then you realise they are MS Dhoni fans before they are CSK fans. It is quite evident, and rightly so, because that's the way the team has been set up and built over the years. He's rightly named Thala [leader], and he has been calling the shots in CSK, and it's come to a stage where people are madly in awe and in love of what he's done for CSK,” he added. The other side of it There’s always another side to everything, and CSK fans cheering the stadium out for MS Dhoni comes with its set of cons. Also read | IPL 2025: KKR pitch curator does U-Turn in Rahane episode, says ‘those who are accusing me…’ Who doesn’t want to watch MS Dhoni bat? Perhaps everyone; however, since he comes late down the order, his time only comes when most of the batting order is back in the hut, with the strangest part being the fans cheer after a CSK wicket falls only to see MS Dhoni walk out and bat and hit sixes. Rayudu feels it doesn’t set a nice example for the game, and considering everyone in the side gives their 100%, the home fans must not cheer for a CSK batter’s wicket to watch MS Dhoni play in the middle. "It's been happening for quite a few years now, and quite a few players have felt it over the years, you know, if not come out openly and said something about it, but internally, a lot of people used to feel that the crowd… even though we also love MS Dhoni, and they also love MS Dhoni and we want to see him bat, but sometimes when you, as an individual, are going out to bat they are shouting from the crowd to… literally asking you to get out. Or they are anticipating or expecting you to get out. "So it is quite strange, and I don't think it actually serves the game well to be very honest. All the [other] players are giving their best for the team as well. They are also preparing and doing really well for the franchise, and they have put in a lot of sacrifices to be where they are. When things like that happen from their own crowd, it is, I feel, maybe it can be avoided,” Rayudu added. (With inputs from agencies)

‘Everyone gives their 100% at CSK but fans cheer for MS Dhoni,’ Rayudu’s honest admission of Chennai’s IPL crowd

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