t20 cricket

New Delhi, April 5 Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Bangar praised Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag for his composure and decision-making in a tense finish against the Gujarat Titans on Saturday, highlighting how leadership played a crucial role in their six-run victory.In a match that went...

Kolkata, April 5 Vijaykumar Vyshak is gaining recognition in the Indian Premier League, and to remain relevant in this highly scrutinised environment, the Punjab Kings pacer wants to consistently hit the 150 kmph mark, in addition to adding to his variations.With five wickets in two games...

Hyderabad, April 5 – Ahead of Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) encounter against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday, all-rounder Aiden Markram opened up about the demands of franchise cricket and his team's preparations. Markram, who is an integral part of LSG’s unit, shared his thoughts on the...

Kolkata, April 5 The Kolkata Knight Riders, struggling and increasingly directionless, need a strong turnaround to overcome their poor start when they face the in-form Punjab Kings in their IPL clash here on Monday.While the three-time champions might point to the absence of key pacers like...

Ahmedabad, April 5 Gujarat Titans batting coach Matthew Hayden believes a sudden flurry of wickets turned a certain victory into a "heartbreaking" loss against the Rajasthan Royals. Chasing a target of 211, GT were well-placed at many points. After ten overs, they were 103 for 1. But then Ravi...

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...

Ahmedabad, April 4 Tushar Deshpande bowled an outstanding final over, delivering six consecutive balls either down the leg side or wide, showcasing top-class bowling as Rajasthan Royals edged out Gujarat Titans by six runs in an IPL thriller on Saturday.This was Royals' second consecutive win...

Ahmedabad, April 4 – Ahead of the high-profile clash between the Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi Stadium, England wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler shared his thoughts on the evolution of T20 cricket, noting that the new dynamics have seen young, up-and-coming players...

New Delhi, April 4 Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Deepak Chahar admitted that the toss played a decisive role after suffering a 6-wicket loss to Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2026, saying that the team ended up 10-15 runs short with the bat on a slow, black soil pitch, which later became better to bat...

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 – Rashid Khan will lead the Gujarat Titans in the absence of regular captain Shubman Gill, who is resting due to a muscle spasm, as the Rajasthan Royals won the toss and chose to bat in the ninth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in...

Dhaka, April 4 – The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), led by President Aminul Islam Bulbul, held a meeting on Saturday to review cricketing ties with India, confirming that formal communication has been sent to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) regarding upcoming bilateral tours...

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...

Bengaluru, April 4 Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be highly optimistic about securing their second consecutive win in the IPL when they face Chennai Super Kings, who have been hampered by Sanju Samson's lackluster start and a lack of strong bowling options, here on Sunday.The Royal...

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 4 – There may have been some doubts about Sanju Samson's start with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but head coach Stephen Fleming is confident that the star batter will soon regain his form. Samson's performance has been under scrutiny after he scored 6 and 7 in his first two...

Chennai, April 4 Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer credited his team's explosive start and collective batting effort for chasing down a 200-plus total against Chennai Super Kings, highlighting the confidence within the group and a dressing-room mindset focused on internal standards rather than...

Chennai, April 3 – Priyansh Arya's explosive start of 39 off 11 balls and Shreyas Iyer's fifty propelled Punjab Kings to their second victory in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, defeating Chennai Super Kings by five wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday...