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11 Apr

Dominant KKR Crush CSK by Eight Wickets at Chepauk

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsChepauk, CSK collapse, IPL 2025, KKR vs CSK, Sunil Narine

National Times Bureau, April 11, 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a ruthless performance on Friday, dismantling a lackluster Chennai Super Kings side by eight wickets in an IPL clash at Chepauk.CSK, opting to bat first, crumbled under pressure and could only post a dismal 103 for nine—their lowest score at home. Shivam Dube remained unbeaten on 31, with Vijay Shankar contributing 29 and Rahul Tripathi adding 16, but the innings never found momentum.KKR’s bowlers ran riot, led by Sunil Narine with figures of 3 for 13. Harshit Rana (2/16) and Varun Chakravarthy (2/22) backed him up effectively.In response, KKR chased…

10 Apr

MS Dhoni Returns as CSK Captain After Gaikwad Injury Blow

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsCSK captain, IPL 2025, MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad injury

New Delhi, April 10, 2025: MS Dhoni is back at the helm of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out of IPL 2025 due to an elbow injury. The news was confirmed by CSK coach Stephen Fleming in a pre-match press conference ahead of Friday’s clash against Kolkata Knight Riders.“Ruturaj Gaikwad is out of the IPL tournament due to injury, and Dhoni will take over as captain for the rest of the games,” Fleming said. The legendary wicketkeeper-batter, who led CSK to their fifth IPL title in 2023, will now guide the team through a challenging…

02 Apr

Gujarat Titans Cruise to Eight-Wicket Victory Over RCB in Bengaluru

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsGujarat Titans, IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru

National Times Bureau, April 2, 2025: Gujarat Titans (GT) delivered a dominant performance to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by eight wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2025. A clinical chase led by Jos Buttler ensured GT secured an easy win with 13 balls to spare.Opting to bowl first, GT's bowlers kept RCB in check from the start. Mohammed Siraj led the attack with a brilliant spell, picking up three crucial wickets. Despite a fighting 54 off 40 balls from Liam Livingstone, RCB struggled to accelerate, finishing at 169/8 in their 20 overs.In response, GT's batters made the…

28 Mar

RCB End 17-Year Drought at Chepauk with Dominant Win Over CSK

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIPL 2025, Josh Hazlewood, MS Dhoni, Rajat Patidar, RCB vs CSK

National Times Bureau, March 28, 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 17-year wait for a victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium with a commanding 50-run triumph over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 clash. RCB’s all-round performance ensured a comfortable win as they defended a strong total of 196/7 with ease.Batting first, RCB capitalized on a solid start, with captain Rajat Patidar leading from the front. His 51 off 32 balls set the tone, while contributions from Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik propelled RCB to a challenging total. CSK’s bowlers, led by Deepak Chahar, fought hard, but…

28 Mar

Lucknow Super Giants Crush Sunrisers Hyderabad with Dominant Chase

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIPL 2025, LSG vs SRH, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Shardul Thakur

National Times Bureau, March 28, 2025: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) stormed to a commanding five-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their IPL 2025 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 70 off just 26 balls powered LSG to a successful chase of 191, sealing the win with 23 balls to spare.Opting to bowl first, LSG’s bowlers made early inroads, with Shardul Thakur leading the attack. His brilliant spell of 4/34 kept SRH in check, preventing them from capitalizing on a solid start. Despite a fighting effort from SRH’s top order, they could only post 190/9 in…

27 Mar

Quinton de Kock’s Unbeaten 97 Powers KKR to Dominant Win Over Rajasthan Royals

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsIPL 2025, KKR vs RR, Kolkata Knight Riders, Quinton de Kock, Rajasthan Royals

Guwahati, March 27, 2025 – Quinton de Kock delivered a masterclass in controlled aggression, remaining unbeaten on 97 to guide Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to a comfortable eight-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their IPL 2025 clash at Barsapara Stadium.KKR's Clinical ChaseChasing a modest 152, KKR lost Moeen Ali (5) and Ajinkya Rahane (18) early, but De Kock held the innings together, forging a match-winning 83-run stand with young Angkrish Raghuvanshi (22 off 17 balls). KKR sealed the chase in 17.3 overs, registering their first win of the season.De Kock’s 61-ball innings featured eight fours and six sixes, showcasing…

25 Mar

Punjab Kings Edge Past Gujarat Titans in High-Scoring Thriller

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National Times Bureau, Marh 25, 2025: Punjab Kings (PBKS) held their nerve to clinch an 11-run victory over Gujarat Titans (GT) in a high-scoring IPL 2025 encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium. PBKS, powered by captain Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 97 off 42 balls and Shashank Singh’s explosive 44 off 16, posted a mammoth 243/5—the highest-ever T20 total at the venue.Gujarat Titans fought back valiantly, with Sai Sudharsan leading the chase with a well-compiled half-century. Despite their aggressive intent, GT fell short by 11 runs, unable to match PBKS’s imposing total. The Punjab bowlers held their nerve in the final overs…

25 Mar

Ashutosh Sharma’s Heroics Power Delhi Capitals to Record Chase Against LSG

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Visakhapatnam, March 24, 2025 — In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) pulled off a stunning one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a record-breaking chase at the ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium.LSG batted first and posted a daunting 209/8 in 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh stole the show with a blistering 72 off 36 balls, launching six massive sixes. His aggressive intent was clear from the start when he smashed Mitchell Starc's first delivery over the ropes. Despite Marsh's fireworks, LSG lost momentum in the later overs and fell short of an even bigger total.DC’s chase started disastrously, collapsing…

23 Mar

CSK Banks on Spin Strength Against MI in IPL 2025 Opener at Chepauk

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsChennai Super Kings, CSK vs MI, IPL 2025, MS Dhoni, Mumbai Indians, Rohit Sharma

Chennai, March 23, 2025 – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will rely on their formidable spin attack and recent dominance over Mumbai Indians (MI) as they kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday.With conditions at Chepauk favoring spin, CSK has reinforced its bowling lineup by adding Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal, and Deepak Hooda to an already strong setup featuring Ravindra Jadeja. This strategic buildup could prove crucial against MI, a team struggling with key absences.CSK’s legendary captain MS Dhoni remains a central figure, leading a squad that boasts strong depth across…

22 Mar

RCB Dominate IPL 2025 Opener with a Crushing Win Over KKR

Rajeev Sharma0 CommentsSportsAjinkya Rahane, IPL 2025, Krunal Pandya, Phil Salt, RCB vs KKR, Virat Kohli

(National Times Bureau), March 22, 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) started their IPL 2025 campaign in style, thrashing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the tournament opener. Led by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, RCB chased down the 175-run target with ease, finishing the match with 22 balls to spare at Eden Gardens.Kohli and Salt set the tone early, smashing 80 runs in the powerplay. Their aggressive strokeplay left KKR bowlers searching for answers. Salt raced to a half-century before falling, while Kohli anchored the chase with his own fifty. Rajat Patidar contributed with a quickfire 34, and…