t20 cricket

Chennai, April 3 Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match, with captain Shreyas Iyer scoring a fine half-century here on Friday.Young CSK batter Ayush Mhatre scored a 73 off 43 balls, as Chennai Super Kings posted 209 for five. PBKS reached...

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...

New Delhi, April 3 Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav downplayed concerns about the team's top-order struggles on Friday, asserting that there was no need to "panic" after just one game.The Capitals had a shaky start in their tournament opener, suffering a top-order collapse before Sameer...

New Delhi, April 3 South Africa's aggressive batsman Heinrich Klaasen has officially ruled out an international comeback, confirming his retirement to prioritize family time after briefly considering it.Klaasen, 34, had retired from all forms of international cricket last June, following his...

New Delhi, April 3 – Delhi Capitals (DC) left-arm wrist-spinner Kuldeep Yadav believes that focusing on strengths and maintaining an aggressive mindset are crucial for spinners to succeed in high-scoring matches. He emphasizes that his confidence comes from meticulous preparation and a...

Ahmedabad, April 3 – Gujarat Titans star spinner Rashid Khan took some time out of practice to offer prayers at a mosque ahead of the team's second match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at their home ground, Narendra Modi Stadium, on Saturday.Rashid, who...

April 3, New Delhi – As Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday afternoon, it will be more than just another IPL 2026 match. The first game of the tournament's double-header is a high-stakes contest between a team seeking consistent home wins and a five-time...

Kolkata, April 3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has credited a "special person" for helping him regain his rhythm after a challenging period marked by injuries, but he chose to keep the individual's identity private for now.The 22-year-old, seen as a potential successor...

Chennai, April 2 – Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad expressed confidence in his young batting lineup improving as the season progresses, after his team faltered against Rajasthan Royals in their opening match of the 2026 IPL. He added that they would become better with more game time...

Kolkata, April 2 – Kolkata Knight Riders' veteran off-spinner Sunil Narine has said that momentum remains the key factor in T20 cricket, adding that one has to be positive, courageous, and continue playing good cricket, as the franchise aims to get off to a strong start in the 2026 IPL points...

Bengaluru, April 2: Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finishers Jitesh Sharma and Romario Shepherd discussed their on-field chemistry, highlighting how their contrasting styles make them a challenging pair for bowlers in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they prepare for...

Colombo, April 2 Sri Lankan fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has sought a court order to secure his playing rights in the ongoing IPL after the country's cricket board refused to grant him a No Objection Certificate due to "failed fitness tests".The 31-year-old, who is contracted to Royal...

New Delhi, April 2 – After the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) lost to the Delhi Capitals (DC) by six wickets in their opening IPL 2026 match, franchise owner Sanjiv Goenka rallied behind the team and captain Rishabh Pant, saying that the team's story this season is "far from over."While LSG...

Chennai, April 2 Chennai Super Kings will need to significantly improve in all aspects of the game to trouble a strong Punjab Kings in their first home game of the Indian Premier League here on Friday.CSK's opening match against Rajasthan Royals was uninspiring.CSK, now a team full of young...

Lucknow, April 2 – All-rounder Sameer Rizvi spoke about his composed 70 not out off 47 during Delhi Capitals’ (DC) chase against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and his partnership with Tristan Stubbs, stating that they had decided “not to rush” and build the innings by capitalizing on loose...

New Delhi, April 1 – Legendary Indian leg-spinner Anil Kumble praised Yuzvendra Chahal’s tactical acumen in helping Punjab Kings defeat Gujarat Titans by three wickets in IPL 2026, adding that his getting rid of Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler came at the right time for the team to start their...

Indore, March 31 Following the Indian Premier League (IPL) for T20 cricket, the Madhya Pradesh League held its first player auction on Tuesday, and explosive right-handed batsman Ashutosh Sharma became the most expensive player in the MPL, fetching a price of Rs 15 lakh.As many as 244 players...

Edinburgh, March 31 – The Scotland women's cricket team will ramp up their preparations for the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup with a T20 tri-series against Bangladesh and the Netherlands at The Grange Club, to be played in May and June.This series will mark Scotland's first home assignment...

Lucknow, March 31 – With Delhi Capitals set to kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaign with renewed focus and clarity, their Sri Lankan fast bowler Dushmantha Chameera shed light on the team’s readiness ahead of their opening clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana...

Bangalore, March 31 RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya believes that the clear environment within the team has enabled them to establish a more relaxed and confident rhythm after their championship win last season."I feel that this year there is a much calmer atmosphere. Last year it was a new...