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31Mar

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Hardik Pandya’s Remarkable Turnaround: From Booed Captain to Mumbai Indians’ Hero

Mumbai Indians (MI) got off to an exhilarating start in their first match of the 2025 IPL season, facing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. After winning the toss, MI captain Hardik Pandya chose to bowl first, a decision that set the tone for the match. However, it was the reception Pandya received from the MI faithful at the stadium that stood out from the very beginning. The cheers were massive, signaling a remarkable turnaround in his fortunes.The Redemption Story Of Hardik Pandya: From Booed to CheeredThis reception was in stark contrast to the scenes from the previous season, where Pandya faced a great deal of criticism and was booed by his own home fans throughout the IPL 2024. The anger stemmed from rumors that Pandya would replace Rohit Sharma as th...

31Mar

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Manish Pandey Makes Impact in IPL 2025 After Long Break

Manish Pandey made a notable return as an Impact Player for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 12th match of IPL 2025 against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium. MI won the toss and opted to bowl first, putting KKR under early pressure. KKR’s top order collapsed quickly, with Trent Boult dismissing Sunil Narine for a duck, Deepak Chahar sending Quinton de Kock back for a low score, and debutant Ashwani Kumar removing KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane.Pandey’s Comeback and Early ImpressionsFollowing these setbacks, KKR brought in Manish Pandey as an Impact Player, replacing Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was dismissed for 26 runs. Pandey, returning to the IPL after a lengthy absence, started confidently, hitting a six off Vignesh Putthur on the very first ball he faced. His presence inject...

31Mar

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Ramandeep Singh’s IPL Diet: A Deep Dive into the Cricketer’s Nutrition for Peak Performance

Ramandeep Singh, the 27-year-old cricketer from Kolkata Knight Riders, recently revealed his diet secrets during a conversation with podcaster Raj Shamani. As part of his rigorous training and preparation during the IPL season, Ramandeep follows a carefully curated diet that includes nutrient-dense foods to improve recovery and support his performance on the field.From eggs and Greek yogurt to salmon, chicken, and desi ghee, his meals are designed to maximize energy levels, promote muscle recovery, and maintain overall health during the high-pressure cricket season.Breakfast: The First Power Boost of the DayRamandeep Singh starts his day with a special morning ritual. “I start my morning with a blend of desi ghee and ginger in hot water, which I boil. This is a perfect way to w...

31Mar

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Ashwani Kumar’s Record-Breaking IPL Debut: First Indian Pacer to Take Four Wickets

In a sensational debut for Mumbai Indians, Ashwani Kumar became the first Indian pacer to take four wickets on his Indian Premier League (IPL) debut, scripting a remarkable milestone in his early cricket career. The 23-year-old fast bowler’s performance left an indelible mark, as he claimed 4 wickets for just 24 runs in his three-over spell against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).Ashwani , who replaced Andhra Pradesh pacer Satyanarayana Raju in the playing XI, had the perfect start to his IPL journey. In his very first ball in IPL cricket, he dismissed KKR’s captain Ajinkya Rahane, sending the crowd into a frenzy. His remarkable bowling spell didn’t stop there, as he later sent back Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, and Manish Pandey, sealing his place in IPL history.A Historic Debut: 4 Wick...

Stephen Fleming Analyzes CSK’s Loss to Rajasthan Royals and Focuses on Powerplay Failures

31Mar

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Stephen Fleming Analyzes CSK’s Loss to Rajasthan Royals and Focuses on Powerplay Failures

In the recent IPL match against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming pointed to the team’s failures in the powerplay as the primary reason for their six-run defeat. The loss came despite a valiant effort later in the game, but CSK’s early struggles, particularly in the first six overs, made the chase of 183 too challenging.Fleming specifically mentioned the impact of key players, such as the absence of Jamie Overton, which contributed to their struggles in both the powerplay and fielding. Without Overton's impact in these crucial stages, CSK failed to get the breakthrough needed and were forced to play catch-up.Powerplay Breakdown: Rajasthan Royals DominateThe first six overs saw Rajasthan Royals dominate with the bat, scoring 79 for 1. In cont...

Faf du Plessis Slams 50 on IPL 2025 Comeback as Wiaan Mulder’s Tumbling Catch Turns the Tide

31Mar

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Faf du Plessis Slams 50 on IPL 2025 Comeback as Wiaan Mulder’s Tumbling Catch Turns the Tide

Wiaan Mulder was the game-changer for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday as his spectacular tumbling catch ended a blazing knock by Faf du Plessis during Match 11 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The all-rounder, brought in as an impact substitute, provided a moment of brilliance that shifted momentum in a tense clash against Delhi Capitals at Visakhapatnam.Faf’s Fiery Start for Delhi CapitalsOpening alongside Jake Fraser-McGurk, du Plessis looked in complete control from ball one. Unleashing powerful strokes and exploiting the field, the former RCB captain raced to his first fifty of IPL 2025, reaching the mark in just 27 balls. His innings was crucial in Delhi Capitals’ chase of 164, giving them early momentum and rattling SRH’s bowling lineup.Zeeshan Ansari Strikes, Mulde...

Starc’s Fifer and Du Plessis’ Blitz Help Delhi Capitals Crush SRH by 7 Wickets

31Mar

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Starc’s Fifer and Du Plessis’ Blitz Help Delhi Capitals Crush SRH by 7 Wickets

Mitchell Starc turned on the heat with a brilliant five-wicket haul as Delhi Capitals (DC) cruised to a convincing seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL 2025 clash on Sunday. The win marked DC’s second consecutive victory in the tournament.Starc, Kuldeep Wreck SRH BattingAfter opting to bat first, SRH crumbled to 163 in 18.4 overs, despite a spirited 74 off 41 balls from youngster Aniket Verma and Heinrich Klaasen’s 32 off 19.The spotlight, however, was on Mitchell Starc, who claimed 5 wickets, including two in the 19th over to clean up the tail. His pace and accuracy were too hot to handle for the SRH lower order.Kuldeep Yadav was equally impressive in the middle overs, finishing with 3 for 22, ensuring SRH never gained momentum after their early wic...

IPL 2025 Points Table: RR Jump to 9th After CSK Win, RCB Maintain Top Spot Unbeaten

30Mar

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IPL 2025 Points Table: RR Jump to 9th After CSK Win, RCB Maintain Top Spot Unbeaten

Rajasthan Royals (RR) registered their first win of IPL 2025 with a thrilling six-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati on Sunday. While the Royals moved off the bottom of the table, their net run rate still places them in 9th position despite being level on points with several other teams.Current Standings After RR vs CSKFollowing the result, CSK dropped to 7th despite their second consecutive defeat, edging ahead of Sunrisers Hyderabad (8th) and Rajasthan Royals (9th) due to a superior Net Run Rate (NRR). Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) maintain their unbeaten streaks and occupy the top two spots.Updated IPL 2025 Points Table (After Match 11)RankTeamMatWonLostNRRPoints1Royal Challengers Bengaluru220+2.26642Delhi Capita...

Rajasthan Royals Edge Out CSK by 6 Runs in IPL 2025 Thriller; Hasaranga, Archer Star with the Ball

30Mar

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Rajasthan Royals Edge Out CSK by 6 Runs in IPL 2025 Thriller; Hasaranga, Archer Star with the Ball

CSK vs RR IPL 2025 - Match 11 : Rajasthan Royals (RR) opened their IPL 2025 account with a hard-fought 6-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati on Sunday. In a match filled with momentum swings, it was the bowling brilliance of Wanindu Hasaranga and Jofra Archer that ultimately helped RR defend 182/9 against a CSK side that has now lost back-to-back matches.CSK’s Batting Woes Continue in Steep ChaseDespite a valiant effort from MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja late in the innings, CSK’s top-order misfires left them with too much to do in the final overs. Chasing 183, CSK finished on 176/6, extending their long-standing record of not chasing down a total above 180 since IPL 2019.A rare failure from Rachin Ravindra, who fell for a duck to Jofra Archer’s wicket-maiden,...

RR’s Tactical Masterstroke: Nitish Rana at No. 3 Powers Royals with Match-Winning Knock vs CSK

30Mar

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RR’s Tactical Masterstroke: Nitish Rana at No. 3 Powers Royals with Match-Winning Knock vs CSK

In a high-stakes tactical shift that may define their IPL 2025 campaign, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) promoted Nitish Rana to No. 3 in their batting order, and the move paid off instantly. The left-hander responded with a blistering 21-ball fifty against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Guwahati, delivering a performance that could reset RR’s early-season fortunes.Rana's Return to Familiar TerritoryBefore the match, Rana was under pressure, having struggled in the No. 4 role during RR’s first two outings this season. But with his promotion to No. 3—a position where he had earlier played 32 innings and scored six fifties—Rana looked completely at home. The timing, strokeplay, and aggressive intent were vintage Rana, as he tore into CSK’s bowlers and rapidly pushed the team’s score past 80 ...

MS Dhoni Executes Third Stumping of IPL 2025, Dismisses Nitish Rana in CSK vs RR Clash

30Mar

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MS Dhoni Executes Third Stumping of IPL 2025, Dismisses Nitish Rana in CSK vs RR Clash

MS Dhoni continued to showcase his ageless brilliance behind the stumps as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) icon completed his third stumping of the IPL 2025 season, this time dismissing Nitish Rana during their match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati on Sunday.Rana’s Rampage Halted by Dhoni-Ashwin ComboRana was in full flow, having blasted 81 runs off just 35 balls, but his stay was cut short in the 12th over through a moment of classic Dhoni-Ashwin synergy. Spinner R Ashwin bowled deliberately wide, luring Rana down the track. The left-hander missed the ball, and Dhoni, quick as ever, whipped off the bails in a flash, giving CSK a much-needed breakthrough.MS Dhoni’s Stumping Tally in IPL 2025 So FarThis was Dhoni’s third stumping of the season:✅ Suryakumar Yadav...

Jamie Overton Makes Tough CSK Debut Against RR, But All-Round Promise Keeps Hopes Alive

30Mar

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Jamie Overton Makes Tough CSK Debut Against RR, But All-Round Promise Keeps Hopes Alive

Jamie Overton, the towering English pace-bowling all-rounder, made his much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 11 of IPL 2025 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Guwahati. While the outing didn’t reflect the hype on paper, Overton remains a promising asset for the Men in Yellow.A Debut to Forget on PaperHanded the second over of the match, Overton shared the new ball with Khaleel Ahmed. Unfortunately, Nitish Rana’s early blitzkrieg gave Overton no room to settle. He conceded 30 runs in just 2 overs and went wicketless, finishing with figures of 0/30. RR posted a competitive 182/9 in their 20 overs.But in T20 cricket, one off-day doesn't define a player. Especially when it comes to someone who has all-round potential, a trait CSK ha...

Zeeshan Ansari Makes Impactful IPL Debut for SRH with 3 Crucial Wickets Against Delhi Capitals

30Mar

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Zeeshan Ansari Makes Impactful IPL Debut for SRH with 3 Crucial Wickets Against Delhi Capitals

Zeeshan Ansari, the 25-year-old leg-spinner from Lucknow, made an unforgettable Indian Premier League (IPL) debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Sunday, delivering a match-defining spell against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.Picked for ₹40 lakhs in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Zeeshan replaced Simarjeet Singh in the playing XII as a tactical inclusion by SRH captain Pat Cummins, who elected to bat first after winning the toss.Zeeshan Ansari’s Dream Debut: 3 Wickets in 3 OversZeeshan Ansari turned the game on its head during his spell, claiming three major wickets in just three overs:Faf du Plessis (50 off 27): Removed the DC opener just after his half-century with a breakthrough in his second over.Jake Fraser-Mc...

Faf du Plessis Becomes Fourth-Oldest Batter to Score an IPL Fifty After Turning 40

30Mar

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Faf du Plessis Becomes Fourth-Oldest Batter to Score an IPL Fifty After Turning 40

Veteran South African batter Faf du Plessis has once again proved age is just a number. The Delhi Capitals (DC) opener struck his first IPL fifty for the franchise, scoring 50 off 27 balls in a match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and in the process, etched his name into the IPL history books.Elite Company: Fifties After 40At 40 years and 260 days, du Plessis is now the fourth-oldest batter to score a half-century in the Indian Premier League, and only the fifth overall to achieve the feat after turning 40. He joins an elite club that includes some of the most iconic names in T20 cricket.Batters to Score IPL Fifties After 40:Adam GilchristChris GayleMS DhoniRahul DravidFaf du PlessisOldest IPL Fifty-Scorers:Adam Gilchrist – 41y 181dChris G...

Heinrich Klaasen Becomes 7th Batter to Score 1000 IPL Runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad

30Mar

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Heinrich Klaasen Becomes 7th Batter to Score 1000 IPL Runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad

Star South African wicketkeeper-batter Heinrich Klaasen added another feather to his cap in the ongoing IPL 2025 season as he became the seventh batter to score 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League for Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The milestone came during SRH’s match against Delhi Capitals (DC) on March 30, played at the YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium in Visakhapatnam.Klaasen Reaches Milestone with Elegant BoundaryNeeding 13 runs to reach the four-digit mark ahead of the match, Klaasen achieved the feat in style by driving DC skipper Axar Patel for a four on the third ball of the sixth over. He finished with 32 runs from 19 balls, including two fours and two sixes, further solidifying his role as SRH’s middle-order enforcer.Klaasen’s SRH IPL JourneyIPL Debut for SR...

SRH Drop Simarjeet for Zeeshan Ansari as KL Rahul Debuts for DC in IPL 2025 Clash

30Mar

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SRH Drop Simarjeet for Zeeshan Ansari as KL Rahul Debuts for DC in IPL 2025 Clash

In a surprising tactical move, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins chose to drop left-arm pacer Simarjeet Singh and included leg-spinner Zeeshan Ansari in the playing XI for their IPL 2025 face-off against Delhi Capitals (DC) in Visakhapatnam on Sunday. Cummins won the toss and opted to bat first in the afternoon encounter, marking SRH’s third match of the season.The change raised eyebrows among fans, especially with Simarjeet Singh still listed among the substitutes — confirming that the decision was a tactical move, not injury-related.KL Rahul Debuts for Delhi CapitalsFor DC, the highly anticipated inclusion of KL Rahul was confirmed. Returning from paternity leave, Rahul slotted into the lineup in place of Samir Rizvi, bolstering Delhi's middle order with experienc...