IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is without a captain for the next season following Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement on Thursday (Jul 30). Unless KKR, the three-time IPL winners, acquire a new captain at the mini-auction later this year or via a trade, team vice-captain Rinku Singh will lead the race to replace Rahane as the side’s new skipper. While Rahane led the franchise for two years after Shreyas Iyer’s departure -- a season after he led his team to its third IPL crown, KKR appointed Rinku as his deputy ahead of the 2026 edition.&nbsp;"Over the years, we've seen Rinku Singh evolve not only as a cricketer but also as a leader," KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar had said in the lead-up to IPL 2026.&nbsp; &nbsp;"For the past couple of years, while his performances have spoken for themselves, I think off the field, without saying a lot, he is someone that the team looks forward to [hearing]. &nbsp;"We wanted a little more responsibility for Rinku to shoulder, and I feel it's the perfect time, after being a World Cup champion, to come in, take on that responsibility and help Ajinkya Rahane take the reins over,” he added.&nbsp;Also read| <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohli-tribute-ajinkya-rahane-retirement-favourite-batting-partner-1785422674763">‘My Favourite Test Batting Partner’: Kohli pays emotional tribute to Ajinkya Rahane on retirement</a> &nbsp;Should KKR appoint him as the new captain for IPL 2027, Rinku will enter the leadership fray with limited captaincy experience, although his records speak for itself. Rinku had led Meerut Mavericks to the UPT20 title in 2024 before they finished runners-up in 2025, winning 13 of their 18 matches across the two seasons. Besides, he also captained his state team, Uttar Pradesh, in List A cricket since replacing pace great Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.<h2>Narine and Powell in the Fray</h2>If not Rinku, KKR could look at their seasoned performer and their best player for over a decade, spinner Sunil Narine. The longest-serving KKR player since making his franchise debut in 2012, Narine has been part of all three title-winning campaigns. With the ocean of T20 experience and IPL, to be precise, picking him as the next skipper wouldn’t be a step backwards. &nbsp;Moreover, his fellow countryman, Rovman Powell, also stays in contention for the vacant role at KKR. His experience leading the national team would work in his favour, as KKR aims to build a team around the new captain. &nbsp;Should the franchise decide against picking any of these three as their next captain, the December auction would decide KKR's fate in IPL 2027.

With Ajinkya Rahane announcing his retirement, who will lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2027? Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, and Rovman Powell emerge as top skipper candidates.

IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is without a captain for the next season following Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement on Thursday (Jul 30). Unless KKR, the three-time IPL winners, acquire a new captain at the mini-auction later this year or via a trade, team vice-captain Rinku Singh will lead the race to replace Rahane as the side’s new skipper. While Rahane led the franchise for two years after Shreyas Iyer’s departure -- a season after he led his team to its third IPL crown, KKR appointed Rinku as his deputy ahead of the 2026 edition. "Over the years, we've seen Rinku Singh evolve not only as a cricketer but also as a leader," KKR head coach Abhishek Nayar had said in the lead-up to IPL 2026. "For the past couple of years, while his performances have spoken for themselves, I think off the field, without saying a lot, he is someone that the team looks forward to [hearing]. "We wanted a little more responsibility for Rinku to shoulder, and I feel it's the perfect time, after being a World Cup champion, to come in, take on that responsibility and help Ajinkya Rahane take the reins over,” he added. Also read| ‘My Favourite Test Batting Partner’: Kohli pays emotional tribute to Ajinkya Rahane on retirement Should KKR appoint him as the new captain for IPL 2027, Rinku will enter the leadership fray with limited captaincy experience, although his records speak for itself. Rinku had led Meerut Mavericks to the UPT20 title in 2024 before they finished runners-up in 2025, winning 13 of their 18 matches across the two seasons. Besides, he also captained his state team, Uttar Pradesh, in List A cricket since replacing pace great Bhuvneshwar Kumar ahead of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy. Narine and Powell in the Fray If not Rinku, KKR could look at their seasoned performer and their best player for over a decade, spinner Sunil Narine. The longest-serving KKR player since making his franchise debut in 2012, Narine has been part of all three title-winning campaigns. With the ocean of T20 experience and IPL, to be precise, picking him as the next skipper wouldn’t be a step backwards. Moreover, his fellow countryman, Rovman Powell, also stays in contention for the vacant role at KKR. His experience leading the national team would work in his favour, as KKR aims to build a team around the new captain. Should the franchise decide against picking any of these three as their next captain, the December auction would decide KKR's fate in IPL 2027.

With Ajinkya Rahane announcing his retirement, who will lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2027? Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, and Rovman Powell emerge as top skipper candidates.

Who leads KKR after Ajinkya Rahane’s retirement? Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, or someone new?

From Rohit Sharma to Glenn Maxwell, here's a look at the top five batters with most ducks in IPL history. This list also includes Sunil Narine, Dinesh Karthik and Rashid Khan.

From Rohit Sharma to Glenn Maxwell, here's a look at the top five batters with most ducks in IPL history. This list also includes Sunil Narine, Dinesh Karthik and Rashid Khan.

Meet top 5 batters with most ducks in IPL history

From Sunil Narine to Lasith Malinga here is a list of five foreign bowlers with most IPL wickets. This list also features the likes of Dwayne Bravo, Rashid Khan and Trent Boult with Narine reaching 200 wickets in IPL history. 

From Sunil Narine to Lasith Malinga here is a list of five foreign bowlers with most IPL wickets. This list also features the likes of Dwayne Bravo, Rashid Khan and Trent Boult with Narine reaching 200 wickets in IPL history.&nbsp;

From Sunil Narine to Lasith Malinga, 5 foreign bowlers with most IPL wickets

Rinku Singh stars for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they beat the hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a super over thriller on Sunday (Apr 26) in IPL 2026. After smashing a brilliant unbeaten 83 off 51 balls, including five sixes and seven fours, Rinku picked up five catches in the second innings to lift KKR’s spirit and their ranking on the points table with their second win this season. LSG, on the other hand, remain winless at home thus far this season, losing in the super over.&nbsp;LSG won the toss and elected to field first. Seamer Mohsin Khan wreaked havoc up front, reducing KKR to 31 for four inside seven overs with three wickets. Cameron Green and Rinku were the only two KKR batters to surpass the double digits, with the lanky left-armer Mohsin dismissing Green inside the 11th over. He then accounted for Anukul Roy on the next delivery to complete his game-changing five-for. &nbsp;Rinku then took it upon himself to deliver the counter punch, and he did it beautifully! The left-hander, who faced online flak for his poor run at the start of the season, returned to form, hitting an unbeaten 83, including hitting four sixes off LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi in the final over.<h3>LSG’s chase and super over</h3>Lucknow lost opener Mitchell Marsh in the second over, courtesy of a magnificent catch by Rovman Powell.&nbsp; &nbsp;Aiden Markram and captain Rishabh Pant added 57 for the second wicket before KKR bowlers began tearing into LSG’s middle order, reducing them to 93 for five at one stage. Ayush Badoni and LSG’s Impact Sub Himmat Singh kept the hosts intact with a gritty stand before Varun Chakaravarthy picked up the big fish in Badoni to dent LSG’s momentum.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-dominant-gujarat-bounce-back-thump-chennai-behind-sai-rabada-heroics-1777214059032">IPL 2026: Dominant Gujarat bounce back, thump Chennai behind Sai, Rabada heroics</a> &nbsp;The final two overs were perhaps the most exciting passage of the game. With the game changing sides on each ball, it fell to seven off the final delivery, and Mohammed Shami smashed a straight six off Kartik Tyagi to level scores, leading to a super over.

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<h3>First super over of IPL 2026</h3>Sunil Narine bowled the Super Over for KKR, dismissing Nicholas Pooran on a first-ball duck before removing Markram, caught in the deep, with Rinku completing his fifth catch of the evening.&nbsp; &nbsp;LSG scored just one off three balls – the lowest super over score in IPL. &nbsp;Rinku then came out to bat and hit the winning runs, wrapping up an unforgettable evening.&nbsp;

KKR stood tall in the fight against LSG in the away clash in IPL 2026, beating them in the super over and winning their second match thus far this season. 

Rinku Singh stars for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as they beat the hosts Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a super over thriller on Sunday (Apr 26) in IPL 2026. After smashing a brilliant unbeaten 83 off 51 balls, including five sixes and seven fours, Rinku picked up five catches in the second innings to lift KKR’s spirit and their ranking on the points table with their second win this season. LSG, on the other hand, remain winless at home thus far this season, losing in the super over. LSG won the toss and elected to field first. Seamer Mohsin Khan wreaked havoc up front, reducing KKR to 31 for four inside seven overs with three wickets. Cameron Green and Rinku were the only two KKR batters to surpass the double digits, with the lanky left-armer Mohsin dismissing Green inside the 11th over. He then accounted for Anukul Roy on the next delivery to complete his game-changing five-for. Rinku then took it upon himself to deliver the counter punch, and he did it beautifully! The left-hander, who faced online flak for his poor run at the start of the season, returned to form, hitting an unbeaten 83, including hitting four sixes off LSG spinner Digvesh Rathi in the final over. LSG’s chase and super over Lucknow lost opener Mitchell Marsh in the second over, courtesy of a magnificent catch by Rovman Powell. Aiden Markram and captain Rishabh Pant added 57 for the second wicket before KKR bowlers began tearing into LSG’s middle order, reducing them to 93 for five at one stage. Ayush Badoni and LSG’s Impact Sub Himmat Singh kept the hosts intact with a gritty stand before Varun Chakaravarthy picked up the big fish in Badoni to dent LSG’s momentum. Also read | IPL 2026: Dominant Gujarat bounce back, thump Chennai behind Sai, Rabada heroics The final two overs were perhaps the most exciting passage of the game. With the game changing sides on each ball, it fell to seven off the final delivery, and Mohammed Shami smashed a straight six off Kartik Tyagi to level scores, leading to a super over.

KKR stood tall in the fight against LSG in the away clash in IPL 2026, beating them in the super over and winning their second match thus far this season.&nbsp;

IPL 2026 Super Over Classic: Rinku Singh inspires KKR to crunch win over LSG

In the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 10), Sunil Narine etched his name into the record books, becoming the first overseas bowler to claim 200 T20 wickets in India. He reached the milestone by dismissing Mohammed Shami in the 16th over, as Shami’s attempt to clear the ropes resulting in a catch by Anukul Roy. The 37-year-old celebrated the landmark with visible passion, punching the air with his right hand.&nbsp;<h2>Most T20 wickets in India by overseas players</h2><ul><li>&nbsp;Sunil Narine (West Indies) - 200 wickets (183 matches)</li><li>&nbsp;Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) - 190 wickets (162 matches)</li><li>&nbsp;Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 188 wickets (142 matches)</li><li>Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 156 wickets (118 matches)</li></ul>Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-bat-speed-develops-lsg-s-inr-2-6-crore-buy-mukul-choudhary-reveals-how-he-scored-54-not-out-off-27-vs-kkr-1775800332834">IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR</a><h2>LSG edge past KKR in last-ball thriller</h2>Lucknow Super Giants clinched a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing down a target of 182 on the final delivery. KKR posted 181/4, powered by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), Cameron Green (32*) and Rovman Powell (39*). For the visitors, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Siddharth and Avesh Khan picked up a wicket each.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2026-used-to-finishing-off-games-lsg-coach-langer-compares-mukul-to-tim-david-and-andre-russell-1775796407229">IPL 2026 | LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell</a> Chasing 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers. Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7.&nbsp;&nbsp;The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball.

The mystery spinner reached the milestone during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

In the IPL 2026 clash between Lucknow Super Giants and Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens on Thursday (Apr 10), Sunil Narine etched his name into the record books, becoming the first overseas bowler to claim 200 T20 wickets in India. He reached the milestone by dismissing Mohammed Shami in the 16th over, as Shami’s attempt to clear the ropes resulting in a catch by Anukul Roy. The 37-year-old celebrated the landmark with visible passion, punching the air with his right hand. Most T20 wickets in India by overseas players Sunil Narine (West Indies) - 200 wickets (183 matches) Dwayne Bravo (West Indies) - 190 wickets (162 matches) Rashid Khan (Afghanistan) - 188 wickets (142 matches) Lasith Malinga (Sri Lanka) - 156 wickets (118 matches) Also Read - IPL 2026 | 'Bat speed develops': LSG's INR 2.6 crore buy Mukul Choudhary reveals how he scored 54 not out off 27 vs KKR LSG edge past KKR in last-ball thriller Lucknow Super Giants clinched a dramatic three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders, chasing down a target of 182 on the final delivery. KKR posted 181/4, powered by contributions from Ajinkya Rahane (41), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (45), Cameron Green (32*) and Rovman Powell (39*). For the visitors, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Siddharth and Avesh Khan picked up a wicket each. Also Read - IPL 2026 | LSG coach Langer compares Mukul to Tim David and Andre Russell Chasing 182, LSG got off to a decent start through openers Mitchell Marsh (15) and Aiden Markram (22), but Vaibhav Arora changed the momentum in the fourth over by dismissing both openers. Ayush Badoni then steadied the innings with a well-made 54 off 34 balls, including seven fours and two sixes. However, the chase took a tense turn as LSG slipped from 125/6 to 128/7. The momentum shifted again when Mukul Choudhary delivered a stunning unbeaten 54 off just 27 deliveries, smashing seven sixes at a strike rate of 200, guiding his team to victory on the final ball.

The mystery spinner reached the milestone during the IPL 2026 clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Thursday.

IPL 2026: Sunil Narine scripts history, becomes first overseas player to achieve THIS record

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine here is a list of five players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history. The honourable list also features the likes of Kieron Pollard, Axar Patel and Dwayne Bravo who have dominated in the IPL in the past.

From Ravindra Jadeja to Sunil Narine, 5 players with 1000 Runs and 50 wickets in IPL history

Finn Allen’s explosive start meets Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fearless strokeplay in a power-packed opening burst, highlighting the art of first-over domination in the IPL. Here’s a look at 5 batters who’ve maximised field restrictions, piling up the most runs in the very first over of an innings.

Finn Allen’s explosive start meets Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fearless strokeplay in a power-packed opening burst, highlighting the art of first-over domination in the IPL. Here’s a look at 5 batters who’ve maximised field restrictions, piling up the most runs in the very first over of an innings.

From Finn Allen to Yashasvi Jaiswal, 5 batters with most runs scored in first over of an IPL innings

From Andre Russell to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most T20 wickets. This list also includes Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Imran Tahir

From Andre Russell to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most T20 wickets. This list also includes Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Imran Tahir

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From Shakib Al Hasan to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top six bowlers with 450-plus T20 wickets. This list also includes Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine, Imran Tahir and Andre Russell

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From Kagiso Rabada to Sunil Narine, here's a look at the top five bowlers fastest to 50 wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Lasith Malinga, Khaleel Ahmed and Imran Tahir

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Sunil Narine has added another big chapter to his T20 legacy by becoming only the third bowler to take 600 wickets in the format. It’s a number that shows not just longevity, but the impact he has had across leagues around the world. Narine reached the milestone during the ILT20 match in Abu Dhabi, where he was playing for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Sharjah Warriorz.&nbsp;&nbsp;The moment came when he dismissed Tom Abell, a wicket that pushed him into a rare club. Only Rashid Khan with 681 wickets and Dwayne Bravo with 631 wickets have crossed the 600 mark in competitive T20 cricket.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ashes-2025-26-joe-root-s-maiden-test-century-in-australia-makes-it-england-s-day-in-brisbane-1764846999966">Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root's maiden Test century in Australia makes it England's day in Brisbane</a>&nbsp;The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders celebrated the achievement in style. After the match, the team handed him a special jersey with the number 600 printed on it. It was a simple gesture, but one that captured how highly the franchise values him. Later, the Knight Riders group said in a note that Narine’s record might stand as one of the longest-lasting milestones in the game. For fans who have followed his journey, the milestone feels like a natural step in a career that has shaped the T20 era. From the IPL to leagues in the Caribbean, USA, and UAE, Narine has been a constant presence.&nbsp;&nbsp;Over the years, he has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and now Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Different teams, different conditions, but the same impact. What makes this achievement special is how Narine has stayed relevant even at 37. His variations still trouble batters. His calm presence still anchors bowling attacks. And his ability to step up in big moments remains unchanged. With T20 cricket growing every year and new leagues popping up across the globe, bowlers often struggle to stay consistent. Narine has done it for more than a decade. Reaching 600 wickets is not just a number for him. It’s proof of his fitness, skill, and love for the game.

Only Rashid Khan with 681 wickets and Dwayne Bravo with 631 wickets have crossed the 600 mark in competitive T20 cricket.

Sunil Narine has added another big chapter to his T20 legacy by becoming only the third bowler to take 600 wickets in the format. It’s a number that shows not just longevity, but the impact he has had across leagues around the world. Narine reached the milestone during the ILT20 match in Abu Dhabi, where he was playing for the Abu Dhabi Knight Riders against Sharjah Warriorz. The moment came when he dismissed Tom Abell, a wicket that pushed him into a rare club. Only Rashid Khan with 681 wickets and Dwayne Bravo with 631 wickets have crossed the 600 mark in competitive T20 cricket. Also read | Ashes 2025-26: Joe Root's maiden Test century in Australia makes it England's day in Brisbane The Abu Dhabi Knight Riders celebrated the achievement in style. After the match, the team handed him a special jersey with the number 600 printed on it. It was a simple gesture, but one that captured how highly the franchise values him. Later, the Knight Riders group said in a note that Narine’s record might stand as one of the longest-lasting milestones in the game. For fans who have followed his journey, the milestone feels like a natural step in a career that has shaped the T20 era. From the IPL to leagues in the Caribbean, USA, and UAE, Narine has been a constant presence. Over the years, he has played for Kolkata Knight Riders, Trinbago Knight Riders, Los Angeles Knight Riders, and now Abu Dhabi Knight Riders. Different teams, different conditions, but the same impact. What makes this achievement special is how Narine has stayed relevant even at 37. His variations still trouble batters. His calm presence still anchors bowling attacks. And his ability to step up in big moments remains unchanged. With T20 cricket growing every year and new leagues popping up across the globe, bowlers often struggle to stay consistent. Narine has done it for more than a decade. Reaching 600 wickets is not just a number for him. It’s proof of his fitness, skill, and love for the game.

Only Rashid Khan with 681 wickets and Dwayne Bravo with 631 wickets have crossed the 600 mark in competitive T20 cricket.

Sunil Narine joins Rashid Khan and Bravo in elite 600-wicket T20 club

From Andre Russell to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top six bowlers to take 450-plus T20 wickets.

From Andre Russell to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top six bowlers to take 450-plus T20 wickets.

From Andre Russell to Rashid Khan, 6 bowlers to take 450-plus T20 wickets

From Ravichandran Ashwin to Yuzvendra Chahal, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most wickets in Indian Premier League. This list also includes Sunil Narine, Piyush Chawla and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

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From Shakib Al Hasan to Rashid Khan, here's a look at the top five bowlers with most T20 wickets. This list also includes Dwayne Bravo, Sunil Narine and Imran Tahir.

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From Shakib Al Hasan to Rashid Khan, 5 bowlers with most T20 wickets, cheack who tops the list

Only five bowlers have been able to take 500 or more wickets in T20s with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan being the only left-arm player to be able to achieve the milestone.

Only five bowlers have been able to take 500 or more wickets in T20s with Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan being the only left-arm player to be able to achieve the milestone.

From Dwayne Bravo to Imran Tahir: Bowlers to take 500-plus T20 wickets - only one left-arm player in list

T20 cricket is all about power hitting, scoring boundaries and getting as many runs as possible in as few balls. West Indies batters are renowned for their sheer power, with players like Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Darren Sammy, and many others leading the charge. In all the T20 leagues played around the globe, West Indies players are a treat to watch, thanks to their ability to change the game in no time.&nbsp;In the batter-friendly world of T20 cricket, few bowlers have still managed to deliver dot balls consistently. But here’s the surprise: the leader of the pack isn’t Jasprit Bumrah, despite his ability to bowl tight overs and toe-crushing yorkers. Well, the record belongs to West Indies great and Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) off-spinner Sunil Narine, who has bowled an impressive 5,421 dot balls out of 12,358 total balls; that's almost 44 per cent.&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/5-players-with-most-test-runs-in-england-no-indian-makes-the-cut-don-bradman-allan-border-viv-richards-steven-smith-garry-sobers-1753855629981">5 players with most Test runs in England: No Indian makes the cut</a>&nbsp;Out of his total deliveries, 4,902 were nudged for singles, 789 turned into doubles and 32 went for triples. He conceded 784 boundaries and 447 balls were directly sent beyond the boundary ropes. Narine kept a tight economy of 6.18 and has picked up 575 wickets so far, striking once every 22 balls. Narine has been vital for KKR in the Indian Premier League (IPL), picking up 192 wickets, making him the leading wicket-taker for KKR and third overall in IPL history.<h2>Narine loves bowling maiden overs</h2>Adding another feather to his cap, Narine has 31 maidens, the most by any bowler in the shortest format of the game. One interesting fact about Sunil Narine is that he is the only player in T20 history to bowl a ‘wicket-maiden super over’. This remarkable achievement occurred during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match in 2014 (Guyana Amazon Warriors vs. Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel). The match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring 118 runs in 20 overs, which led to a super over to determine the winner. Narine, representing Guyana Amazon Warriors, defended 12 runs against Nicholas Pooran and Ross Taylor, bowling all six balls without conceding a single run and dismissing Pooran as well.&nbsp;

In the batter-dominated era of T20 cricket, there have been few bowlers who have kept things tight by delivering dot balls consistently. But any guesses who leads the pack for most dot balls bowled?

T20 cricket is all about power hitting, scoring boundaries and getting as many runs as possible in as few balls. West Indies batters are renowned for their sheer power, with players like Chris Gayle, Andre Russell, Kieron Pollard, Darren Sammy, and many others leading the charge. In all the T20 leagues played around the globe, West Indies players are a treat to watch, thanks to their ability to change the game in no time. In the batter-friendly world of T20 cricket, few bowlers have still managed to deliver dot balls consistently. But here’s the surprise: the leader of the pack isn’t Jasprit Bumrah, despite his ability to bowl tight overs and toe-crushing yorkers. Well, the record belongs to West Indies great and Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) off-spinner Sunil Narine, who has bowled an impressive 5,421 dot balls out of 12,358 total balls; that's almost 44 per cent. Also read | 5 players with most Test runs in England: No Indian makes the cut Out of his total deliveries, 4,902 were nudged for singles, 789 turned into doubles and 32 went for triples. He conceded 784 boundaries and 447 balls were directly sent beyond the boundary ropes. Narine kept a tight economy of 6.18 and has picked up 575 wickets so far, striking once every 22 balls. Narine has been vital for KKR in the Indian Premier League (IPL), picking up 192 wickets, making him the leading wicket-taker for KKR and third overall in IPL history. Narine loves bowling maiden overs Adding another feather to his cap, Narine has 31 maidens, the most by any bowler in the shortest format of the game. One interesting fact about Sunil Narine is that he is the only player in T20 history to bowl a ‘wicket-maiden super over’. This remarkable achievement occurred during a Caribbean Premier League (CPL) match in 2014 (Guyana Amazon Warriors vs. Trinidad and Tobago Red Steel). The match ended in a tie, with both teams scoring 118 runs in 20 overs, which led to a super over to determine the winner. Narine, representing Guyana Amazon Warriors, defended 12 runs against Nicholas Pooran and Ross Taylor, bowling all six balls without conceding a single run and dismissing Pooran as well.

In the batter-dominated era of T20 cricket, there have been few bowlers who have kept things tight by delivering dot balls consistently. But any guesses who leads the pack for most dot balls bowled?

Who has bowled most dot balls in T20s? The answer will surprise you

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, here's a look at 6 batters to play most IPL matches for single franchise also featuring Rohit Sharma, Sunil Narine and Ravindra Jadeja. Cricket | Sports | Photos

From Virat Kohli to MS Dhoni, 6 batters to play most IPL matches for single franchise

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs to keep their IPL play-off hopes alive on Tuesday (April 29). Their bowlers, led by Sunil Narine 3/29, then restricted the Capitals to 190/9 despite contributions by Faf du Plessis (62), Axar Patel (43) and Vipraj Nigam (38).
Earlier in the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders&rsquo; top-order gave them a flying start but the middle order failed to capitalise on it as they posted 204/9 against&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/delhi-capitals">Delhi Capitals.</a>
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Coming into the game with three losses in their last five matches, KKR got off to a phenomenal start as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-narine">Sunil Narine</a> (27) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (26) put on the team&rsquo;s highest opening stand of the season -- 48 runs off just 17 balls -- after DC skipper Axar Patel (2/27) won the toss and opted to bowl.
Narine took on Dushmantha Chameera, smashing him for 26 runs in the second over. Gurbaz hammered <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/mitchell-starc">Mitchell Starc</a> for 17 runs in the third over before being dismissed by him on the last delivery.
<h2>Starc takes 3/43 for DC</h2>
KKR brought up their 50 in the fourth over and ended the powerplay strongly at 79/1, with Narine unbeaten on 26 and Rahane on 21.&nbsp;
Rovman Powell partnered Russell for the final two overs. KKR crossed the 200-run mark in the last over, courtesy of a six by Russell on the first ball. However, DC struck back, with Starc removing Powell and Anukul Roy in consecutive deliveries. Russell was run out by Abhishek Porel on the penultimate ball. KKR lost three wickets in the final over and finished at 204/9.
For DC, Mitchell Starc (3/43) was the pick of the bowlers. Vipraj Nigam (2/41) and Axar Patel (2/27) picked up two wickets each, while Dushmantha Chameera (1/43) took one. Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless.

India News, Sports: Sunil Narine took 3/29, to restrict the Capitals to 190/9 despite contributions by Faf du Plessis (62), Axar Patel (43) and Vipraj Nigam (38)

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Delhi Capitals by 14 runs to keep their IPL play-off hopes alive on Tuesday (April 29). Their bowlers, led by Sunil Narine 3/29, then restricted the Capitals to 190/9 despite contributions by Faf du Plessis (62), Axar Patel (43) and Vipraj Nigam (38). Earlier in the innings, Kolkata Knight Riders’ top-order gave them a flying start but the middle order failed to capitalise on it as they posted 204/9 against Delhi Capitals. Also Read: Scottish FA bans trans women from women's football— Will England follow? Coming into the game with three losses in their last five matches, KKR got off to a phenomenal start as Sunil Narine (27) and Rahmanullah Gurbaz (26) put on the team’s highest opening stand of the season -- 48 runs off just 17 balls -- after DC skipper Axar Patel (2/27) won the toss and opted to bowl. Narine took on Dushmantha Chameera, smashing him for 26 runs in the second over. Gurbaz hammered Mitchell Starc for 17 runs in the third over before being dismissed by him on the last delivery. Starc takes 3/43 for DC KKR brought up their 50 in the fourth over and ended the powerplay strongly at 79/1, with Narine unbeaten on 26 and Rahane on 21. Rovman Powell partnered Russell for the final two overs. KKR crossed the 200-run mark in the last over, courtesy of a six by Russell on the first ball. However, DC struck back, with Starc removing Powell and Anukul Roy in consecutive deliveries. Russell was run out by Abhishek Porel on the penultimate ball. KKR lost three wickets in the final over and finished at 204/9. For DC, Mitchell Starc (3/43) was the pick of the bowlers. Vipraj Nigam (2/41) and Axar Patel (2/27) picked up two wickets each, while Dushmantha Chameera (1/43) took one. Mukesh Kumar and Kuldeep Yadav went wicketless.

IPL 2025: All-round Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=kolkata+knight+riders" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> (KKR) will take on <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=punjab+kings" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Punjab Kings </a>(PBKS) on Saturday (Apr 26) at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=eden+gardens" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Eden Gardens</a> in Kolkata. Interestingly, both teams are coming into the contest after a defeat in their previous game. So, here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the PBKS vs RCB contest.&nbsp;
KKR vs PBKS Match Preview
So far in the IPL 2025, KKR have won three matches out of the eight played. They are coming off a 39-run defeat against GT. On the other hand, PBKS are coming into the contest after a seven-wicket defeat against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=rcb" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">RCB</a>. Both teams will look for a win, and it will be interesting to watch who wins the match and remains the top team.&nbsp;
<h2>KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11</h2>
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya
All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Macro Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana
KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record
Saturday's meeting between KKR and PBKS will be the 35th between the franchises. The former is leading the way with 21 wins. PBKS, on the other hand, has won 13 matches, with no contest ending in a no-result.
3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices
1. Shreyas Iyer
Shreyas Iyer has scored 263 runs with a strike rate of 185 in eight innings. He is in good form and scoring significant runs for Punjab, making him an ideal choice for the Captain
2. Ajinkya Rahane
Ajinkya Rahane is the leading run-scorer for KKR with 271 runs in IPL 2025. He scores quick runs in the powerplay and is expected to form well.
3. Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is a great value addition to your team. He can contribute with the bat as well as ball and change the momentum of the game.
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KKR vs PBKS Fantasy Cricket Tips
Sunil Narine and Priyansh Arya are the two safest options to have on the team, as they both are in good form. They have been contributing consistently for their respect
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Team Analysis
KKR: The Kolkata Knight Riders are coming after a 39-run defeat against GT. They would look to come back to winning ways and stay alive in the tournament.
PBKS: Punjab Kings, after facing a defeat in their last encounter, will look to win and bounce back in the top 4 of the points table.
Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report
Eden Gardens is known for a batting-friendly pitch, especially in the first innings, with an average first-innings score of 193. Pacers may get help later, so the team that wins the toss will look to bat first and put up a big total
Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket
Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis
Batters: Rinku Singh, Angriksh Raghuvanshi, Shashank Singh,&nbsp;
All-Rounders: Venkatesh Iyer, Nehal Wadhera
Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakravarthy
Match Prediction: Who Will Win KKR vs PBKS?
KKR and PBKS both are coming after a defeat in their previous matches and will look for a win. Since the match is in Kolkata, we expect KKR to defeat PBKS, considering the home advantage.
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.

KKR will face PBKS in the 44th game of IPL 2025. KKR, currently seventh on the points table, will look to bounce back and stay alive in the tournament. India News Cricket Sports

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Saturday (Apr 26) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Interestingly, both teams are coming into the contest after a defeat in their previous game. So, here's our take on who should make it to the Dream11 for the PBKS vs RCB contest. KKR vs PBKS Match Preview So far in the IPL 2025, KKR have won three matches out of the eight played. They are coming off a 39-run defeat against GT. On the other hand, PBKS are coming into the contest after a seven-wicket defeat against RCB. Both teams will look for a win, and it will be interesting to watch who wins the match and remains the top team. KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction MyPlaying 11 Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Priyansh Arya All-Rounders: Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Sunil Narine Bowlers: Macro Jansen, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana KKR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Record Saturday's meeting between KKR and PBKS will be the 35th between the franchises. The former is leading the way with 21 wins. PBKS, on the other hand, has won 13 matches, with no contest ending in a no-result. 3 Top Captain Or Vice-Captain Choices 1. Shreyas Iyer Shreyas Iyer has scored 263 runs with a strike rate of 185 in eight innings. He is in good form and scoring significant runs for Punjab, making him an ideal choice for the Captain 2. Ajinkya Rahane Ajinkya Rahane is the leading run-scorer for KKR with 271 runs in IPL 2025. He scores quick runs in the powerplay and is expected to form well. 3. Sunil Narine Sunil Narine is a great value addition to your team. He can contribute with the bat as well as ball and change the momentum of the game. ALSO READ | 'India must break all ties with Pakistan': Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on Pahalgam terror attack KKR vs PBKS Fantasy Cricket Tips Sunil Narine and Priyansh Arya are the two safest options to have on the team, as they both are in good form. They have been contributing consistently for their respect Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings Team Analysis KKR: The Kolkata Knight Riders are coming after a 39-run defeat against GT. They would look to come back to winning ways and stay alive in the tournament. PBKS: Punjab Kings, after facing a defeat in their last encounter, will look to win and bounce back in the top 4 of the points table. Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report Eden Gardens is known for a batting-friendly pitch, especially in the first innings, with an average first-innings score of 193. Pacers may get help later, so the team that wins the toss will look to bat first and put up a big total Suggested playing 11 No. 2 for KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Wicketkeeper: Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis Batters: Rinku Singh, Angriksh Raghuvanshi, Shashank Singh, All-Rounders: Venkatesh Iyer, Nehal Wadhera Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Yuzvendra Chahal, Varun Chakravarthy Match Prediction: Who Will Win KKR vs PBKS? KKR and PBKS both are coming after a defeat in their previous matches and will look for a win. Since the match is in Kolkata, we expect KKR to defeat PBKS, considering the home advantage. 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.

KKR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction: Check Team, captain and vice-captain picks for Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings

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

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

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

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

Punjab Kings defended the lowest-ever total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in a thrilling match on Tuesday (April 15).
Chasing 112 for a win, KKR were comfortably placed at 71 for 3 in 9.1 overs, but they suffered a shocking collapse to be bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs.&nbsp;KKR lost seven wickets and scored just 24 runs in six overs after that. Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings (PBKS) with figures of 4/28.
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<h2>Low-scoring match</h2>
Earlier in the innings, Punjab Kings suffered a batting collapse after a fiery powerplay spell by Harshit Rana helped defending champions <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> bowl out Punjab Kings (PBKS) for just 111 runs in 15.3 overs at Mullanpur on Tuesday (April 15) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
After electing to bat first, PBKS was off to a fine start. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran came out all guns blazing.&nbsp;The duo feasted on Vaibhav Arora's pace, taking him down for 20 runs, with three fours and a six, with Prabhsimran being the aggressor.&nbsp;However, the combo of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/harshit-rana">Harshit Rana</a> and Ramandeep Singh, kickstarted PBKS's downfall, as Priyansh (22 in 12 balls) and skipper <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/shreyas-iyer">Shreyas Iyer</a> (0) were dismissed in same over. PBKS were left reeling at 39/2 in 3.4 overs.
In the fifth over, Josh Inglis was cleaned up by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakaravarthy">Varun Chakaravarthy</a> for just two runs. Punjab Kings were 42/3 in 4.5 overs. In the final over of the powerplay, Prabhsimran launched Harshit for two sixes, unfazed by the loss of wickets. But once again, Prabhsimran was removed by the duo of Harshit-Ramandeep for 30 in 15 balls, with two fours and three sixes. PBKS was 54/4 at the end of powerplay.
Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell tried stitching a partnership. However, Anrich Nortje got Wadhera (10) caught by Venkatesh Iyer while attempting a flick, at deep square leg. PBKS was 74/5 in 8.4 overs. Glenn Maxwell (7) continued his poor run, was dismissed by Varun Chakaravarthy.
Sunil Narine also picked up Suryansh Shedge (4) and Marco Jansen (1). PBKS were struggling at 86/8 in 11 overs.&nbsp;In the 16th over, Shashank (18 in 17 balls, with a four and six) and Xavier Bartlett (11 in 15 balls) were dismissed. PBKS were bundled out for 111 in 15.3 overs.
Harshit (3/25) was the pick of the bowlers for KKR, while Narine (2/14) and Varun (2/21) were also brilliant. Vaibhav and Nortje got a wicket each.

Sports: Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings (PBKS) with figures of 4/28 after KKR bowlers restricted PBKS to 111 runs inside 16 overs

Punjab Kings defended the lowest-ever total in Indian Premier League (IPL) history as they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in a thrilling match on Tuesday (April 15). Chasing 112 for a win, KKR were comfortably placed at 71 for 3 in 9.1 overs, but they suffered a shocking collapse to be bowled out for 95 in 15.1 overs. KKR lost seven wickets and scored just 24 runs in six overs after that. Yuzvendra Chahal led a stunning comeback for Punjab Kings (PBKS) with figures of 4/28. Also Read: LA 2028 Games: IOC reveals venue for cricket’s Olympics return Low-scoring match Earlier in the innings, Punjab Kings suffered a batting collapse after a fiery powerplay spell by Harshit Rana helped defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders bowl out Punjab Kings (PBKS) for just 111 runs in 15.3 overs at Mullanpur on Tuesday (April 15) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. After electing to bat first, PBKS was off to a fine start. Openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran came out all guns blazing. The duo feasted on Vaibhav Arora's pace, taking him down for 20 runs, with three fours and a six, with Prabhsimran being the aggressor. However, the combo of Harshit Rana and Ramandeep Singh, kickstarted PBKS's downfall, as Priyansh (22 in 12 balls) and skipper Shreyas Iyer (0) were dismissed in same over. PBKS were left reeling at 39/2 in 3.4 overs. In the fifth over, Josh Inglis was cleaned up by Varun Chakaravarthy for just two runs. Punjab Kings were 42/3 in 4.5 overs. In the final over of the powerplay, Prabhsimran launched Harshit for two sixes, unfazed by the loss of wickets. But once again, Prabhsimran was removed by the duo of Harshit-Ramandeep for 30 in 15 balls, with two fours and three sixes. PBKS was 54/4 at the end of powerplay. Nehal Wadhera and Glenn Maxwell tried stitching a partnership. However, Anrich Nortje got Wadhera (10) caught by Venkatesh Iyer while attempting a flick, at deep square leg. PBKS was 74/5 in 8.4 overs. Glenn Maxwell (7) continued his poor run, was dismissed by Varun Chakaravarthy. Sunil Narine also picked up Suryansh Shedge (4) and Marco Jansen (1). PBKS were struggling at 86/8 in 11 overs. In the 16th over, Shashank (18 in 17 balls, with a four and six) and Xavier Bartlett (11 in 15 balls) were dismissed. PBKS were bundled out for 111 in 15.3 overs. Harshit (3/25) was the pick of the bowlers for KKR, while Narine (2/14) and Varun (2/21) were also brilliant. Vaibhav and Nortje got a wicket each.

IPL 2025: Chahal casts magic 'spell' as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs in low-scoring thriller

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders opening batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/quinton-de-kock" rel="dofollow">Quinton de Kock</a> said having former Chennai Super Kings players Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali in their team gave them key insights into the Chepauk conditions, which prompted the decision to include an extra spinner, a move that proved crucial in their eight-wicket win.
KKR spinners <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-narine">Sunil Narine</a> (3/13), <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakaravarthy">Varun Chakravarthy</a> (2/22), and Moeen Ali (1/20) shared five wickets between them, while pacer Harshit Rana chipped in with 2/16. KKR restricted the five-time champions to their lowest-ever total of 103/9 in Chennai. "When we bowled, it seemed a lot slower, gripped a bit and our bowlers really enjoy that. We have got guys like <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajinkya-rahane">Ajinkya Rahane</a> and Moeen Ali who have been here before and they kind of knew that, so that's why we played an extra spinner,&rdquo; de Kock said after the match.
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On being asked about the nature of the pitch and if it changed in the second innings, de Kock said it only got better for batting as the game progressed. "I do think (in) the second innings it got slightly better. It did come on a bit better, or at least that's what I felt, that's how it played, sort of slow and just got better and better during the innings went on," he said.
<h2>'Narine and Varun are always working on their games'</h2>
De Kock lauded KKR for bringing together two mystery spinners and praised Narine for his all-round show. Narine made a quickfire 18-ball 44. &ldquo;It's always (about) mixing it up. I think it's hard to line up certain spin bowlers like that because you never know what you're going to get,&rdquo; de Kock said.
"On top of that, having that amount of skill, the areas they bowl, Sunil prides himself on the areas that he bowls and so does Varun Chakaravarthy. They're always working on their games, always trying to get better."&nbsp;
"Sunil, when he bats, he brings the X factor. I think every bowler knows he's going to come hard. He practices really hard. He's always at practices. I don't think he's missed a practice, even optional practices. He really does work on it,&rdquo; he concluded.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders spinners Sunil Narine (3/13), Varun Chakravarthy (2/22), and Moeen Ali (1/20) shared five wickets between them

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders opening batter Quinton de Kock said having former Chennai Super Kings players Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali in their team gave them key insights into the Chepauk conditions, which prompted the decision to include an extra spinner, a move that proved crucial in their eight-wicket win. KKR spinners Sunil Narine (3/13), Varun Chakravarthy (2/22), and Moeen Ali (1/20) shared five wickets between them, while pacer Harshit Rana chipped in with 2/16. KKR restricted the five-time champions to their lowest-ever total of 103/9 in Chennai. "When we bowled, it seemed a lot slower, gripped a bit and our bowlers really enjoy that. We have got guys like Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali who have been here before and they kind of knew that, so that's why we played an extra spinner,” de Kock said after the match. Also Read: Rizwan claps back at English critics, says 'Pakistan wants cricket from me, not English' On being asked about the nature of the pitch and if it changed in the second innings, de Kock said it only got better for batting as the game progressed. "I do think (in) the second innings it got slightly better. It did come on a bit better, or at least that's what I felt, that's how it played, sort of slow and just got better and better during the innings went on," he said. 'Narine and Varun are always working on their games' De Kock lauded KKR for bringing together two mystery spinners and praised Narine for his all-round show. Narine made a quickfire 18-ball 44. “It's always (about) mixing it up. I think it's hard to line up certain spin bowlers like that because you never know what you're going to get,” de Kock said. "On top of that, having that amount of skill, the areas they bowl, Sunil prides himself on the areas that he bowls and so does Varun Chakaravarthy. They're always working on their games, always trying to get better." "Sunil, when he bats, he brings the X factor. I think every bowler knows he's going to come hard. He practices really hard. He's always at practices. I don't think he's missed a practice, even optional practices. He really does work on it,” he concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock reveals KKR’s spin-heavy strategy to tackle CSK on Chepauk’s turning track

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a dominating win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (April 11) in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/indian-premier-league" rel="dofollow">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL) 2025. The defending champions beat the five-team champions by eight wickets and with ten overs to spare.
KKR's&nbsp;right-arm off-spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/moeen-ali">Moeen Ali</a> hailed Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy after their phenomenal performance. Sunil&nbsp;Narine was the pick of the bowlers for KKR as he picked three wickets and gave just 13 runs in his allotted four overs. He shined with the bat, too, where he made a quickfire 44 runs from just 18 balls. His innings included five sixes and two boundaries.
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The 36-year-old was awarded the Player of the Match following his all-round performance.&nbsp;On the other hand, India's mystery spinner <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/varun-chakaravarthy">Varun Chakaravarthy</a> scalped two wickets in his four overs, giving away 22 runs. He took important wickets of Vijay Shankar and Deepak Hooda in his spell.
<h2>'Varun and Sunil are just amazing'</h2>
"It was nice, and having two left-handers helped my case. Just trying to keep it as tight as I can and pick up a couple of wickets. I picked up one wicket. It is nice, and Rinku's dive for me to stop that four was big boost for my confidence. Try not to bowl too quickly; just give time to spin, and sometimes it skids, sometimes it spins. I like to keep the shape of the ball and try to spin it."
"They (Narine and Varun) are amazing spinners, and they have been for a while now, especially Sunil. If I can bowl a couple of overs up top and set them up in the middle where they are quite hard to hit, I am learning from them and trying to keep up. The pitch was a little bit tacky; you don't need to spin every ball, just one to put the doubt in the batter's mind," Moeen said during the post-match presentation.
Moeen Ali had a good day out with the ball, where he grabbed one wicket in his spell of four overs, where he gave away 20 runs at an economy of 5. He bowled one maiden over and took the wickets of Devon Conway in his spell.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Sunil Narine was the pick of the bowlers for the Kolkata Knight Riders. He picked three wickets and conceded just 13 runs in his spell of four overs

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a dominating win over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (April 11) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The defending champions beat the five-team champions by eight wickets and with ten overs to spare. KKR's right-arm off-spinner Moeen Ali hailed Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy after their phenomenal performance. Sunil Narine was the pick of the bowlers for KKR as he picked three wickets and gave just 13 runs in his allotted four overs. He shined with the bat, too, where he made a quickfire 44 runs from just 18 balls. His innings included five sixes and two boundaries. Also Read: Billie Jean King Cup: Vaidehi and Shrivalli shine as India downs Chinese Taipei The 36-year-old was awarded the Player of the Match following his all-round performance. On the other hand, India's mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy scalped two wickets in his four overs, giving away 22 runs. He took important wickets of Vijay Shankar and Deepak Hooda in his spell. 'Varun and Sunil are just amazing' "It was nice, and having two left-handers helped my case. Just trying to keep it as tight as I can and pick up a couple of wickets. I picked up one wicket. It is nice, and Rinku's dive for me to stop that four was big boost for my confidence. Try not to bowl too quickly; just give time to spin, and sometimes it skids, sometimes it spins. I like to keep the shape of the ball and try to spin it." "They (Narine and Varun) are amazing spinners, and they have been for a while now, especially Sunil. If I can bowl a couple of overs up top and set them up in the middle where they are quite hard to hit, I am learning from them and trying to keep up. The pitch was a little bit tacky; you don't need to spin every ball, just one to put the doubt in the batter's mind," Moeen said during the post-match presentation. Moeen Ali had a good day out with the ball, where he grabbed one wicket in his spell of four overs, where he gave away 20 runs at an economy of 5. He bowled one maiden over and took the wickets of Devon Conway in his spell. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Moeen Ali left in awe of KKR’s spin wizards after dominating win over CSK

MS Dhoni&rsquo;s first game as CSK captain in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a> was one to forget for him, the team and the fans. The hosts lost their fifth straight match this season, going down to the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets on Friday. Dhoni captained CSK for the first time since leading the side to the title in 2023, but the game&rsquo;s outcome left everyone worried in the CSK camp.
After Ruturaj Gaikwad got ruled out of the tournament due to a fracture in his elbow, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ms-dhoni-to-captain-csk-in-ipl-2025-after-regular-captain-ruled-out-with-injury-report-8947982" rel="dofollow">CSK reappointed MS Dhoni as the team captain</a> for the remainder of the season. In his first game as the CSK captain this year, a position he held from 2008 to 2023, Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat first. Considering the pitch&rsquo;s nature, which is bound to change in the second innings, it looked like a great call until the collapse happened.
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CSK openers departed early inside the Powerplay, only for the middle order and the tail to suffer KKR&rsquo;s spin twins&rsquo; wrath later in the innings. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy picked five wickets between them, with Harshit Rana returning with two to his name.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/cricket-csk-kkr-ipl-2025-ms-dhoni-dismissal-sparks-debate-as-csk-captain-falls-cheaply-to-old-foe-sunil-narine-watch-8952498" rel="dofollow">Dhoni&rsquo;s cheap dismissal on just one did spark controversy</a>, but even that couldn&rsquo;t cloud CSK&rsquo;s horrible batting show as they registered a paltry 103 for nine in 20 overs, their third-lowest IPL total and the lowest at home.
<h2>KKR&rsquo;s statement wins</h2>
Up against an attacking batting pair of Narine and Quinton de Kock, CSK&rsquo;s new ball bowlers failed to leave any impact, conceding fours and sixes for fun. The pair added 46 runs for the first wicket before Anshul Kamboj broke the stand by removing de Kock clean bowled on 23.&nbsp;
Standing at the other end, Narine mocked CSK&rsquo;s bowling attack, hitting boundaries to all parts of the ground. His quick-fire 44 off 18 balls, including five sixes and two fours, saw KKR reach touching distance of the target, as team captain Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh completed the formalities inside 11 overs.
With this win, KKR returned to the top three on the points table, securing three wins from six contested matches thus far this season.&nbsp;

With five losses from six matches this season, CSK continue their horror run this season, sitting in ninth place on the points table. India news, Cricket, Sports

MS Dhoni’s first game as CSK captain in IPL 2025 was one to forget for him, the team and the fans. The hosts lost their fifth straight match this season, going down to the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by eight wickets on Friday. Dhoni captained CSK for the first time since leading the side to the title in 2023, but the game’s outcome left everyone worried in the CSK camp. After Ruturaj Gaikwad got ruled out of the tournament due to a fracture in his elbow, CSK reappointed MS Dhoni as the team captain for the remainder of the season. In his first game as the CSK captain this year, a position he held from 2008 to 2023, Dhoni won the toss and elected to bat first. Considering the pitch’s nature, which is bound to change in the second innings, it looked like a great call until the collapse happened. Also read | IPL 2025: Save your eardrums! Crowd goes bonkers as CSK’s MS Dhoni returns to toss after 683 days – Watch CSK openers departed early inside the Powerplay, only for the middle order and the tail to suffer KKR’s spin twins’ wrath later in the innings. Sunil Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy picked five wickets between them, with Harshit Rana returning with two to his name. Dhoni’s cheap dismissal on just one did spark controversy, but even that couldn’t cloud CSK’s horrible batting show as they registered a paltry 103 for nine in 20 overs, their third-lowest IPL total and the lowest at home. KKR’s statement wins Up against an attacking batting pair of Narine and Quinton de Kock, CSK’s new ball bowlers failed to leave any impact, conceding fours and sixes for fun. The pair added 46 runs for the first wicket before Anshul Kamboj broke the stand by removing de Kock clean bowled on 23. Standing at the other end, Narine mocked CSK’s bowling attack, hitting boundaries to all parts of the ground. His quick-fire 44 off 18 balls, including five sixes and two fours, saw KKR reach touching distance of the target, as team captain Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh completed the formalities inside 11 overs. With this win, KKR returned to the top three on the points table, securing three wins from six contested matches thus far this season.

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni’s CSK fall flat after Narine’s all-round show steers KKR home

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ms-dhoni" rel="dofollow">MS Dhoni</a> returned as CSK captain for the home game against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders" rel="dofollow">Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</a> on Friday in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ipl-2025" rel="dofollow">IPL 2025</a>, but it wasn&rsquo;t the happiest of times at the crease for him, as he departed cheaply to his old foe Sunil Narine. Walking out to bat after the fall of the seventh wicket inside the 15th over with CSK reeling at 72 for seven, Dhoni faced just three balls before Narine bowled his classic off-spin to trap him in front of the wickets for just one.
For the nth time this season, the crowd went bonkers watching its favourite cricketer come out to bat, only to watch him walk back within one over. The joy was short-lived for the fans and more so for Dhoni, who was looking ready to battle out the spin threat at Chepauk.
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Meanwhile, of all the bowlers Dhoni struggled to hit runs against in IPL or T20 cricket overall, Sunil Narine perhaps leads the chart, having bowled 92 balls to him and conceding just 48 runs, besides dismissing him three times. The story remained the same during this game, as he accounted for Dhoni, further denting CSK&rsquo;s hopes of revival following a shallow start to the season.
However, there was a twist in the tale.&nbsp;
Upon reviewing the umpire&rsquo;s call, the replays showed a slight deviation and little spikes, though not convincing enough for the umpires to overturn the decision; as a result, the call stood, and Dhoni was declared out LBW.
<h3>Watch -</h3>
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BIG WICKET! 🥵<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SunilNarine?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SunilNarine</a> dismisses <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MSDhoni?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MSDhoni</a> as <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSK?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSK</a> lose a review! ☝ Watch the LIVE action ➡ <a href="https://t.co/YPwDLdrTqi">https://t.co/YPwDLdrTqi</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IPLonJioStar?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IPLonJioStar</a> 👉 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CSKvKKR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CSKvKKR</a> | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network &amp; JioHotstar! <a href="https://t.co/W4OGlTl62O">pic.twitter.com/W4OGlTl62O</a>
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<h2>Dube saves CSK&rsquo;s grace</h2>
Chennai batted first and seemed to have regretted not making the most of the conditions. Placed ninth on the points table for just winning one out of five contested matches thus far, CSK didn&rsquo;t improve and faced the wrath of poor batting again, this time by batting first.
After losing both openers inside the Powerplay, Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tripathi tried saving the sinking ship but failed, as KKR spinners Narine and Varun Chakravarthy tore into their middle order. The bowling pair wickets five wickets between them, restricting CSK to their third-lowest team total and the lowest at home (103/9).&nbsp;

The joy was short-lived for the fans and more so for CSK captain MS Dhoni, who was looking ready to battle out KKR's spin threat at Chepauk. India news, Cricket, Sports

MS Dhoni returned as CSK captain for the home game against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Friday in IPL 2025, but it wasn’t the happiest of times at the crease for him, as he departed cheaply to his old foe Sunil Narine. Walking out to bat after the fall of the seventh wicket inside the 15th over with CSK reeling at 72 for seven, Dhoni faced just three balls before Narine bowled his classic off-spin to trap him in front of the wickets for just one. For the nth time this season, the crowd went bonkers watching its favourite cricketer come out to bat, only to watch him walk back within one over. The joy was short-lived for the fans and more so for Dhoni, who was looking ready to battle out the spin threat at Chepauk. Also read | IPL 2025: Save your eardrums! Crowd goes bonkers as CSK’s MS Dhoni returns to toss after 683 days – Watch Meanwhile, of all the bowlers Dhoni struggled to hit runs against in IPL or T20 cricket overall, Sunil Narine perhaps leads the chart, having bowled 92 balls to him and conceding just 48 runs, besides dismissing him three times. The story remained the same during this game, as he accounted for Dhoni, further denting CSK’s hopes of revival following a shallow start to the season. However, there was a twist in the tale. Upon reviewing the umpire’s call, the replays showed a slight deviation and little spikes, though not convincing enough for the umpires to overturn the decision; as a result, the call stood, and Dhoni was declared out LBW. Watch - BIG WICKET! 🥵#SunilNarine dismisses #MSDhoni as #CSK lose a review! ☝ Watch the LIVE action ➡ https://t.co/YPwDLdrTqi #IPLonJioStar 👉 #CSKvKKR | LIVE NOW on Star Sports Network & JioHotstar! pic.twitter.com/W4OGlTl62O — Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 11, 2025 Dube saves CSK’s grace Chennai batted first and seemed to have regretted not making the most of the conditions. Placed ninth on the points table for just winning one out of five contested matches thus far, CSK didn’t improve and faced the wrath of poor batting again, this time by batting first. After losing both openers inside the Powerplay, Vijay Shankar and Rahul Tripathi tried saving the sinking ship but failed, as KKR spinners Narine and Varun Chakravarthy tore into their middle order. The bowling pair wickets five wickets between them, restricting CSK to their third-lowest team total and the lowest at home (103/9).

IPL 2025: MS Dhoni’s dismissal sparks debate as CSK captain falls cheaply to old foe Narine - Watch

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered a disappointing 4-run loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 21st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, April 8th.
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/ajinkya-rahane">Ajinkya Rahane</a> played a captain's knock during the run chase for KKR. However, the 36-year-old's 61-run knock from 35 balls went in vain after he was dismissed by Shardul Thakur in the 13th over. The KKR skipper smashed 8 fours and 2 sixes during his time on the crease.&nbsp;
Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rahane spoke about <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/andre-russell">Andre Russell</a>'s recent stuggles to find form. He siad,&nbsp;&ldquo;We are not at all concerned or worried about his form." That one line summed up the belief the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> still have in their power-hitter, even after another tough defeat.
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KKR lost a close game at Eden Gardens, where more than 490 runs were scored. The home team so close, but couldn&rsquo;t cross the finish line. The crowd had their hopes high, but the night belonged to Lucknow Super Giants.
<h2>'I thought our plans were perfect'</h2>
One of the biggest talking points was <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-narine">Sunil Narine</a> not finishing his full quota of overs. Rahane cleared the air saying, &ldquo;Not an injury thing,&rdquo; he said. &ldquo;I thought Nicholas Pooran was playing well against him and we thought playing the spinner was easy. One boundary was shorter so that&rsquo;s the reason I wanted to go with Andre Russell.&rdquo;
The match turned in the middle overs. LSG batters Pooran and Marsh took on KKR&rsquo;s bowling, especially when they missed their lengths. &ldquo;I thought our plans were perfect,&rdquo; Rahane said, &ldquo;but they couldn&rsquo;t bowl into the right area&hellip; and they just capitalised on the slightly loose balls.&rdquo;
Despite the loss, Rahane praised his young bowlers. &ldquo;Vaibhav bowled really well throughout this game,&rdquo; he said, adding that it was a tough pitch for bowlers and boundaries were tricky to defend.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Kolkata Knight Riders lost a close game at Eden Gardens, where more than 490 runs were scored. The home team so close, but couldn’t cross the finish line

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) suffered a disappointing 4-run loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the 21st match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Tuesday, April 8th. Ajinkya Rahane played a captain's knock during the run chase for KKR. However, the 36-year-old's 61-run knock from 35 balls went in vain after he was dismissed by Shardul Thakur in the 13th over. The KKR skipper smashed 8 fours and 2 sixes during his time on the crease. Speaking at the post-match presentation, Rahane spoke about Andre Russell's recent stuggles to find form. He siad, “We are not at all concerned or worried about his form." That one line summed up the belief the Kolkata Knight Riders still have in their power-hitter, even after another tough defeat. Also Read: FIH, FIFA innovation team unveil joint guide for dual sport synthetic turf pitches KKR lost a close game at Eden Gardens, where more than 490 runs were scored. The home team so close, but couldn’t cross the finish line. The crowd had their hopes high, but the night belonged to Lucknow Super Giants. 'I thought our plans were perfect' One of the biggest talking points was Sunil Narine not finishing his full quota of overs. Rahane cleared the air saying, “Not an injury thing,” he said. “I thought Nicholas Pooran was playing well against him and we thought playing the spinner was easy. One boundary was shorter so that’s the reason I wanted to go with Andre Russell.” The match turned in the middle overs. LSG batters Pooran and Marsh took on KKR’s bowling, especially when they missed their lengths. “I thought our plans were perfect,” Rahane said, “but they couldn’t bowl into the right area… and they just capitalised on the slightly loose balls.” Despite the loss, Rahane praised his young bowlers. “Vaibhav bowled really well throughout this game,” he said, adding that it was a tough pitch for bowlers and boundaries were tricky to defend. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: 'We are not at all worried about Russell’s form', says KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane after narrow loss to LSG

India's premier wrist-spinner, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kuldeep-yadav">Kuldeep Yadav</a>, has credited West Indies veteran <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/sunil-narine">Sunil Narine</a> for teaching him the importance of length in bowling&mdash;an insight that has helped him sharpen his craft over the years.
Kuldeep, who played alongside Narine at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/kolkata-knight-riders">Kolkata Knight Riders</a> for several seasons before moving to Delhi Capitals, recalls how the mystery spinner emphasised bowling the right length.
"As a bowler, you must aim to dominate. Players like Jasprit Bumrah and Sunil Narine have mastered that art. I learned a lot from Narine when I was with KKR. He was ahead of his time, always stressing the importance of length," Kuldeep told the digital broadcasters.
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"Back then, I believed I could rely solely on my skills, but now I realise he was absolutely right. Since my injury comeback, I've focused a lot on my length, and that has made a significant difference."
Kuldeep, who played a crucial role in Delhi Capitals&rsquo; thrilling one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants, where he took 2/20 in Visakhapatnam, acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining an economical spell in the IPL due to the presence of aggressive power hitters.
<h2>'IPL is brutal for bowlers'</h2>
"The IPL is brutal for bowlers. You might pick up wickets, but it's tough to keep an economy rate of just 6 or 7 runs per over. The format is highly competitive with world-class batters," he said.
Now an integral part of Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep has forged a strong bowling partnership with Axar Patel, with whom he shares a long-standing camaraderie.
"Axar and I have played together since our U-17 days. Our understanding is very smooth. I remember during the U-19 World Cup in 2012, we were both in standby. We've been together since then, which speaks volumes about our bond."
"Our bowling partnership is simple&mdash;I attack, and Axar provides control, creating pressure on the batsmen. That pressure often results in wickets, whether for him, for me, or someone else in the team. His control in the middle overs is crucial," he added.
With Kuldeep and Axar leading Delhi&rsquo;s spin attack, the Capitals will be hoping to finally secure their maiden IPL title this season.
(With inputs from agencies)

Cricket, Sports: Delhi Capitals' Kuldeep Yadav acknowledges the difficulty of maintaining an economical spell in the IPL due to the presence of aggressive power hitters

India's premier wrist-spinner, Kuldeep Yadav, has credited West Indies veteran Sunil Narine for teaching him the importance of length in bowling—an insight that has helped him sharpen his craft over the years. Kuldeep, who played alongside Narine at Kolkata Knight Riders for several seasons before moving to Delhi Capitals, recalls how the mystery spinner emphasised bowling the right length. "As a bowler, you must aim to dominate. Players like Jasprit Bumrah and Sunil Narine have mastered that art. I learned a lot from Narine when I was with KKR. He was ahead of his time, always stressing the importance of length," Kuldeep told the digital broadcasters. Also Read: IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya fined $14K for slow over rate "Back then, I believed I could rely solely on my skills, but now I realise he was absolutely right. Since my injury comeback, I've focused a lot on my length, and that has made a significant difference." Kuldeep, who played a crucial role in Delhi Capitals’ thrilling one-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants, where he took 2/20 in Visakhapatnam, acknowledged the difficulty of maintaining an economical spell in the IPL due to the presence of aggressive power hitters. 'IPL is brutal for bowlers' "The IPL is brutal for bowlers. You might pick up wickets, but it's tough to keep an economy rate of just 6 or 7 runs per over. The format is highly competitive with world-class batters," he said. Now an integral part of Delhi Capitals, Kuldeep has forged a strong bowling partnership with Axar Patel, with whom he shares a long-standing camaraderie. "Axar and I have played together since our U-17 days. Our understanding is very smooth. I remember during the U-19 World Cup in 2012, we were both in standby. We've been together since then, which speaks volumes about our bond." "Our bowling partnership is simple—I attack, and Axar provides control, creating pressure on the batsmen. That pressure often results in wickets, whether for him, for me, or someone else in the team. His control in the middle overs is crucial," he added. With Kuldeep and Axar leading Delhi’s spin attack, the Capitals will be hoping to finally secure their maiden IPL title this season. (With inputs from agencies)

IPL 2025: Kuldeep Yadav credits THIS BOWLER for transforming his bowling approach

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach Bharat Arun has revealed that it was mentor Gautam Gambhir who decided to send Sunil Narine to open the batting this season. Narine was outstanding for KKR, scoring 488 runs in 15 games - the most for them in the 2024 season.

KKR eventually went on to win the title on Sunday (May 26) as they beat SRH by eight wickets in a one-sided final. Arun revealed after the match that Gambhir had decided to send Narine to open.

"He has brought a totally different dimension to our batting this year and it was Gautam who insisted that Sunny open and what Sunny (Narine) did was outstanding," said Arun after KKR won their third title.

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Knight Riders had previously won the title in 2012 and 2014 and Gautam Gambhir was their skipper. The former India batter returned to KKR ahead of this season as mentor and the side won their third title in the franchise history.

The tone was set by KKR's Mitchell Starc early after he dismissed SRH's Abhishek Sharma in the first over of the match. Arun praised the Australian - the costliest buy in IPL history at about $3 million - and said that his presence boosted confidence of other young players.

"Mitch coming into the team boosted the confidence of the other youngsters. He has been one of the best bowlers in world cricket and he has been in such situations before, it's about understanding Indian conditions and once he did that, it is magic all over," noted Arun.

As for the match, SRH's batting couldn't get going at all as they succumbed to 113 - the lowest total by a team in IPL final in the history of the league.

KKR made light work of the chase despite losing Narine in the second over itself. Venkatesh Iyer, who scored unbeaten 51, added 91 runs for the second with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as KKR achieved the win in 11th over.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach Bharat Arun has revealed that it was mentor Gautam Gambhir who decided to send Sunil Narine to open the batting this season.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach Bharat Arun has revealed that it was mentor Gautam Gambhir who decided to send Sunil Narine to open the batting this season. Narine was outstanding for KKR, scoring 488 runs in 15 games - the most for them in the 2024 season. KKR eventually went on to win the title on Sunday (May 26) as they beat SRH by eight wickets in a one-sided final. Arun revealed after the match that Gambhir had decided to send Narine to open. "He has brought a totally different dimension to our batting this year and it was Gautam who insisted that Sunny open and what Sunny (Narine) did was outstanding," said Arun after KKR won their third title. Also Read: Complete list of IPL winners, runner-ups, captains and orange cap winners in league’s history Knight Riders had previously won the title in 2012 and 2014 and Gautam Gambhir was their skipper. The former India batter returned to KKR ahead of this season as mentor and the side won their third title in the franchise history. The tone was set by KKR's Mitchell Starc early after he dismissed SRH's Abhishek Sharma in the first over of the match. Arun praised the Australian - the costliest buy in IPL history at about $3 million - and said that his presence boosted confidence of other young players. "Mitch coming into the team boosted the confidence of the other youngsters. He has been one of the best bowlers in world cricket and he has been in such situations before, it's about understanding Indian conditions and once he did that, it is magic all over," noted Arun. As for the match, SRH's batting couldn't get going at all as they succumbed to 113 - the lowest total by a team in IPL final in the history of the league. KKR made light work of the chase despite losing Narine in the second over itself. Venkatesh Iyer, who scored unbeaten 51, added 91 runs for the second with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as KKR achieved the win in 11th over.

IPL 2024: KKR bowling coach Bharat Arun reveals mentor Gautam Gambhir's role behind Sunil Narine's success

Co-hosts West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup&nbsp;with&nbsp;Rovman Powell set to lead the side in his homeland. The 15-member&nbsp;squad&nbsp;did not have too many surprises&nbsp; and there was no international return of Sunil Narine despite impressing in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The&nbsp;squad&nbsp;also consists of Alzarri Joseph and Narine’s KKR teammate Andre Russell as the hosts bid to win their third T20 World Cup.&nbsp;

<h2>Powell to lead West&nbsp;Indies</h2>

With much speculation surrounding the return of Sunil Narine, chief selector Desmond Haynes and Head Coach Daren Sammy on Friday (May 3) did not pull the rabbit out of the hat and opted to go with recent international players. Alzarri Joseph will be deputy captain for the side&nbsp;with&nbsp;places for Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein and Rajasthan Royals’ Shimron Hetmyer.&nbsp;

The T20 World Cup&nbsp;will be an emotional moment for the West Indies fans after having&nbsp;missed out on qualifying&nbsp;for the 2023 ODI World Cup.

The hosts won the T20 World Cup in 2012 when they beat Sri Lanka in the&nbsp;final&nbsp;while England were on the receiving end of a dramatic thriller in 2016 when the Caribbean side won their second title.&nbsp;

Interestingly, West Indies have opted not to name reserve players for the T20 World Cup and still have&nbsp;time&nbsp;until May 25 to make changes.&nbsp;So&nbsp;there&nbsp;is still an opportunity to retain&nbsp; Narine&nbsp;who&nbsp;as&nbsp;things&nbsp;stand&nbsp;is a retired international player.&nbsp;West Indies are in Group C along with Papua New Guinea, Uganda, New Zealand and Afghanistan.&nbsp;

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West Indies will play all their matches in their homeland despite the USA being the co-host. They will start their T20 World Cup journey against Papua New Guinea on June 2 before facing debutants Uganda on June 8.&nbsp;

West Indies squad for T20 World Cup 2024:

Rovman Powell (C), Alzarri Joseph (VC), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd

Co-hosts West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup with Rovman Powell set to lead the side in his homeland. The 15-member squad did not have too many surprises and there was no international return of Sunil Narine despite impressing in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2024).

Co-hosts West Indies have announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup with Rovman Powell set to lead the side in his homeland. The 15-member squad did not have too many surprises and there was no international return of Sunil Narine despite impressing in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2024). The squad also consists of Alzarri Joseph and Narine’s KKR teammate Andre Russell as the hosts bid to win their third T20 World Cup. Powell to lead West Indies With much speculation surrounding the return of Sunil Narine, chief selector Desmond Haynes and Head Coach Daren Sammy on Friday (May 3) did not pull the rabbit out of the hat and opted to go with recent international players. Alzarri Joseph will be deputy captain for the side with places for Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein and Rajasthan Royals’ Shimron Hetmyer. The T20 World Cup will be an emotional moment for the West Indies fans after having missed out on qualifying for the 2023 ODI World Cup. The hosts won the T20 World Cup in 2012 when they beat Sri Lanka in the final while England were on the receiving end of a dramatic thriller in 2016 when the Caribbean side won their second title. Interestingly, West Indies have opted not to name reserve players for the T20 World Cup and still have time until May 25 to make changes. So there is still an opportunity to retain Narine who as things stand is a retired international player. West Indies are in Group C along with Papua New Guinea, Uganda, New Zealand and Afghanistan. ALSO READ | 'I'm not sure...': Jurgen Klopp provides update on his spat with Liverpool forward Mo Salah West Indies will play all their matches in their homeland despite the USA being the co-host. They will start their T20 World Cup journey against Papua New Guinea on June 2 before facing debutants Uganda on June 8. West Indies squad for T20 World Cup 2024: Rovman Powell (C), Alzarri Joseph (VC), Johnson Charles, Roston Chase, Shimron Hetmyer, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Akeal Hosein, Shamar Joseph, Brandon King, Gudakesh Motie, Nicholas Pooran, Andre Russell, Sherfane Rutherford, Romario Shepherd

T20 World Cup 2024: Rovman Powell to lead West Indies' 15-man squad; no international return for Sunil Narine

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has ruled out a comeback for his national team West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Narine, who is in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, cleared his intentions of not coming out of retirement in a long post issued by KKR. The T20 WC is scheduled to be played in June later this year, right after the conclusion of IPL 2024.

"I'm truly flattered and humbled that my performances recently have moved many people to publicly express their wish for me to come out of retirement and play in the upcoming T20 World Cup," Narine wrote.

"I have made peace with that decision and whilst I never wish to disappoint, that door is now closed and I will be supporting the guys who take the field in June for West Indies.

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"Guys who have worked hard for the past few months and deserve to show our wonderful fans that they are capable of winning another title - I wish you all the best," he concluded.

Playing for KKR, Narine's form with both bat and the ball has been crucial as the team sits second on the 10-team points table with five wins in seven games they have played so far.

In the seven innings, Narine has&nbsp;scored three fifty-plus scores, including his maiden T20 century which came against Rajasthan Royals on April 16. With 286 runs to his name, Narine is KKR's highest run-getter in the ongoing season. He has also chipped in with nine wickets (the most for KKR) in those games as well - taking at least one wicket in each match.

Royals all-rounder and West Indies T20 skipper Rovman Powell admitted to 'whispering in Narine's ear (to come out of retirement)', but the veteran has decided against it. He last played for West Indies in 2019 before calling it quits in 2023.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has ruled out a comeback for his national team West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Narine, who is in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, cleared his intentions of not coming out of retirement in a long post issued by KKR.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Sunil Narine has ruled out a comeback for his national team West Indies in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Narine, who is in sublime form in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, cleared his intentions of not coming out of retirement in a long post issued by KKR. The T20 WC is scheduled to be played in June later this year, right after the conclusion of IPL 2024. "I'm truly flattered and humbled that my performances recently have moved many people to publicly express their wish for me to come out of retirement and play in the upcoming T20 World Cup," Narine wrote. "I have made peace with that decision and whilst I never wish to disappoint, that door is now closed and I will be supporting the guys who take the field in June for West Indies. Also Read: Sourav Ganguly, Ricky Ponting back Rishabh Pant to play 2024 T20 World Cup "Guys who have worked hard for the past few months and deserve to show our wonderful fans that they are capable of winning another title - I wish you all the best," he concluded. Playing for KKR, Narine's form with both bat and the ball has been crucial as the team sits second on the 10-team points table with five wins in seven games they have played so far. In the seven innings, Narine has scored three fifty-plus scores, including his maiden T20 century which came against Rajasthan Royals on April 16. With 286 runs to his name, Narine is KKR's highest run-getter in the ongoing season. He has also chipped in with nine wickets (the most for KKR) in those games as well - taking at least one wicket in each match. Royals all-rounder and West Indies T20 skipper Rovman Powell admitted to 'whispering in Narine's ear (to come out of retirement)', but the veteran has decided against it. He last played for West Indies in 2019 before calling it quits in 2023.

IPL 2024: 'I will be...,' KKR all-rounder Sunil Narine opens up on playing upcoming T20 World Cup

On Tuesday (April 16), Jos Buttler's 107* triumphed over Sunil Narine's 109 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Being asked to bat first, Shreyas Iyer-led KKR posted 223/6, riding on Narine's maiden IPL hundred, before RR were on the back foot and needed 79 off the last 30 balls. In the end overs, Buttler and Rovman Powell started the onslaught&nbsp;and took their side home with two wickets in hand. Powell (13-ball 26) attacked Narine, in the 17th over, and shifted the momentum before Buttler took charge, after losing his partner. The Englishman earned a win for his side on the penultimate ball of the contest.

Buttler started off well but was slow in the middle overs. Riyan Parag (14-ball 34) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (9-ball 19) provided the much-needed impetus before the Englishman was joined by Powell. Their seventh-wicket stand changed the complexion of the game before Buttler turned it around with his seventh IPL ton. However, the veteran opener feels he didn't single-handedly win the game for his side.&nbsp;

Speaking to Jio Cinema, Buttler said, "No, I wouldn't say that at all. I think there are a few great cameos from the guys. Riyan Parag really got us going. He came in and struck the ball beautifully, and I think the way Rovman Powell played, you know that over against Narine. The way he took him on really sort of swung the momentum."

“And then, as you know, keep believing. I think that was the key. You know, the negative thoughts do come in, and you start to question yourself, Is it too much to do? But, then try and flip it completely and sort of dare to dream,"&nbsp;Buttler further opined.

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Despite some good cameos from Parag and Powell, Buttler still had to do the bulk of the job after losing the West Indian. RR were in need of another 46 when Powell departed but Buttler got the boundaries at will to chase down the score. With this win, RR continue to remain atop with six victories from seven games.&nbsp;

At the post-match presentation, RR captain Samson said, "Very happy with the win. We were wondering like the wickets we lost ... six down and then Rovman came in and hit those couple of sixes and that's when we felt like we were still in the game." He added, "Jos did what he does for us from last 6-7 years, very happy for him. It (Buttler's knock) should go right on top. Being an opener, if Jos gets in, we all know at the dug-out that he'll be there till the 20th over. If he's batting till the 20th over, no runs are unchaseable. He does something special."

On Tuesday (April 16), Jos Buttler's 107* triumphed over Sunil Narine's 109 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

On Tuesday (April 16), Jos Buttler's 107* triumphed over Sunil Narine's 109 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Being asked to bat first, Shreyas Iyer-led KKR posted 223/6, riding on Narine's maiden IPL hundred, before RR were on the back foot and needed 79 off the last 30 balls. In the end overs, Buttler and Rovman Powell started the onslaught and took their side home with two wickets in hand. Powell (13-ball 26) attacked Narine, in the 17th over, and shifted the momentum before Buttler took charge, after losing his partner. The Englishman earned a win for his side on the penultimate ball of the contest. Buttler started off well but was slow in the middle overs. Riyan Parag (14-ball 34) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (9-ball 19) provided the much-needed impetus before the Englishman was joined by Powell. Their seventh-wicket stand changed the complexion of the game before Buttler turned it around with his seventh IPL ton. However, the veteran opener feels he didn't single-handedly win the game for his side. Speaking to Jio Cinema, Buttler said, "No, I wouldn't say that at all. I think there are a few great cameos from the guys. Riyan Parag really got us going. He came in and struck the ball beautifully, and I think the way Rovman Powell played, you know that over against Narine. The way he took him on really sort of swung the momentum." “And then, as you know, keep believing. I think that was the key. You know, the negative thoughts do come in, and you start to question yourself, Is it too much to do? But, then try and flip it completely and sort of dare to dream," Buttler further opined. Also read: IPL 2024: 'Tough days are not always bad' - Gautam Gambhir shares heartfelt post after KKR lose thriller to RR Despite some good cameos from Parag and Powell, Buttler still had to do the bulk of the job after losing the West Indian. RR were in need of another 46 when Powell departed but Buttler got the boundaries at will to chase down the score. With this win, RR continue to remain atop with six victories from seven games. At the post-match presentation, RR captain Samson said, "Very happy with the win. We were wondering like the wickets we lost ... six down and then Rovman came in and hit those couple of sixes and that's when we felt like we were still in the game." He added, "Jos did what he does for us from last 6-7 years, very happy for him. It (Buttler's knock) should go right on top. Being an opener, if Jos gets in, we all know at the dug-out that he'll be there till the 20th over. If he's batting till the 20th over, no runs are unchaseable. He does something special."

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