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Ahmedabad, April 5 Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden wants a more coordinated effort from his batsmen following the team's second loss in as many games in the Indian Premier League here.Gujarat Titans, a team that heavily relies on its top order, were unable to chase down 211 against...

New Delhi, April 4 – Sameer Rizvi scored his first boundary on Saturday, taking ten deliveries to do so, as Delhi Capitals chased 163 against Mumbai Indians. By the end of the match, Rizvi, a key player, had effectively sealed the victory for Delhi Capitals in the 2026 Indian Premier League...

New Delhi, April 4 – Delhi Capitals batter Sameer Rizvi, named Player of the Match for his impressive 90, led his team to a six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, said that his consistent effort to overcome weaknesses was...

Ahmedabad, April 4 – Ahead of the Rajasthan Royals’ clash against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, West Indies batter Shimron Hetmyer struck a positive and reflective tone, expressing confidence, excitement, and a clear sense of purpose heading...

New Delhi, April 4 – Sameer Rizvi once again proved to be the hero, leading Delhi Capitals to a comfortable six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday. His swashbuckling 90 off 51 balls was the key to their success.The match was played on a slow pitch that...

New Delhi, April 4 Mumbai Indians' stand-in skipper Suryakumar Yadav praised Sameer Rizvi's brilliant batting on Saturday, while admitting that his team was short of a par score on a decent Kotla wicket."I think it was a decent wicket. We expected it to be a little slower, but from a batting...

New Delhi, April 4 Sameer Rizvi smashed a brilliant 90 off 51 balls to lead Delhi Capitals to an easy six-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match here on Saturday.Mumbai Indians could only manage 162 for six, as they failed to build partnerships. Only...

Mumbai Indians wicketkeeper-batter Ryan Rickelton said that his focus at the top of the order is on managing threats and making the most of the powerplay in afternoon games. MI, the five-time champions, are taking on Delhi Capitals in their first afternoon game of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley...

New Delhi, April 4 – David Miller, a left-handed batter for Delhi Capitals (DC), believes that while batting intensity in the IPL should be dictated by the conditions, his team is well-equipped to increase the pace when the pitch and scoreboard allow.DC will begin their home leg against...

New Delhi, April 4 – Former Indian cricketer Saba Karim praised Shreyas Iyer after his impressive half-century for Punjab Kings (PBKS) against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 7 of the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday.Iyer played a crucial...

Wellington, April 4 – The New Zealand women's cricket team secured a convincing 66-run victory over South Africa in the final match of the three-match ODI series, played at the Basin Reserve on Saturday.Batting first, New Zealand posted a strong total of 306/7 in 50 overs, thanks to an...

In Hyderabad, April 4, Lucknow Super Giants will need to improve their batting as they aim for their first win of the season against a strong Sunrisers Hyderabad in a challenging away IPL match, here on Sunday.SRH is entering their first home game of the season with confidence after a dominant...

Chennai, April 4 Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming does not believe the traditional finisher's role holds the same relevance in modern T20 cricket, citing the shift towards all-out aggression from the outset, but expressed confidence in his side’s resources.CSK has overhauled...

New Delhi, April 4 Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar and Cheteshwar Pujara praised young batters Ayush Mhatre and Priyansh Arya for their fearless batting approach and ability to focus on the present, rather than dwelling on the past.Priyansh Arya ignited the chase with a strong start...

Chennai, April 3 Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed disappointment after a five-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League match here on Friday, admitting that despite fielding a balanced attack of three fast bowlers and two spin bowlers, they simply had a bad...

Chennai, April 3 – Ruturaj Gaikwad felt that Chennai Super Kings had put up a strong total on a pitch that favored bowlers, but admitted that their inability to maintain sustained pressure with the ball ultimately proved costly, as they suffered their second consecutive defeat against Punjab...

Chennai, April 3 – Youngster Ayush Mhatre delivered a sensational innings of 73 off 43 balls, while Sarfaraz Khan (32 off 12) and Shivam Dube (45 off 27*) provided crucial late cameos to guide Chennai Super Kings to 209/5 in 20 overs against Punjab Kings in the seventh match of the Indian...

Chennai, April 3 Scorecard of the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings here on Friday.Chennai Super Kings:Sanju Samson c Prabhsimran Singh b Bartlett 7Ruturaj Gaikwad c Wadhera b Chahal 28Ayush Mhatre c Chahal b Vyshak 73Shivam Dube not out 45...

Chennai, April 3 Young Ayush Mhatre scored a brilliant 73 off 43 balls as Chennai Super Kings posted 209 for five against Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League match here on Friday.Batting first, CSK benefited from a 96-run partnership for the second wicket between Mhatre and Ruturaj...

Kolkata, April 3: Sunrisers Hyderabad's explosive batsman Heinrich Klaasen said that the team has learned from their past mistakes of losing wickets early by swinging the bat aggressively after they secured a dominant 65-run victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their second match of...