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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): Even though he was part of the team that lost, Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Tim David received the Man of the Match award for scoring a half-century against Punjab Kings on Saturday. David recognized the tough circumstances and the struggles his teammates faced adjusting to them. He showed readiness to help out if allowed to move up in the batting lineup, even though he understood the increased pressure and potential dangers of doing so. David stressed the urgency of regrouping promptly for the forthcoming game against Punjab and underlined the necessity of discovering a successful strategy when playing at their venue. “It wasn’t as effortless as it seemed. I’m not sure how to express myself right now. It feels like the male batters effectively conveyed their messages during practices. The training sessions felt quite challenging. Our coaches and administrators put together this team for specific...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): Youngster Nehal Wadhera played a composed and confident knock to guide Punjab Kings (PBKS) to a comfortable win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a rain-affected Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. In a 14-over match where they needed 96 runs to win, PBKS achieved this score at 98 for 5 wickets within 12.1 overs, securing their fifth victory of the campaign. Wadhera finished not out on an impressive 33 from only 19 balls, including three boundaries and three maximums. The game was ultimately clinched by Marcus Stoinis when he hit a six, adding the final flourish to a well-executed run pursuit. Punjab began with a rapid start thanks to their opening pair, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh. Nonetheless, both batsmen were out one after another. Prabhsimran was the first to be dismissed, bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar for just 13 run...

Dubai [ UAE ], April 19 (ANI): Indian cricket icon Smriti Mandhana has teamed up with renowned UK-based coach Don Bhagawati to officially launch the City Cricket Academy by Smriti Mandhana at Dubai International Academy Al Barsha, a release from Cricket Predicta said on Friday. This state-of-the-art cricket development center marks a new chapter in youth cricket training in the UAE . Designed as a high-performance hub for boys and girls across all age groups, the academy combines Don's two decades of elite coaching experience with Smriti's contemporary insights from the international arena. Don's wife, a former England cricketer, also brings a wealth of experience and empathy to the mentoring process, making this academy a complete ecosystem for young talent. At the press conference, he spoke as follows: Smriti Mandhana pondered over the individual and occupational principles underpinning this di...

New Delhi [India], April 19 (ANI): Scotland have now been eliminated from contention for a top-two spot in the competition after Ireland won the competition, resulting in two wins out of five games in the Qualifier, as stated. ICC website. After Ireland had wasted a promising beginning, Laura Delany Her late surge (57*) helped maintain their calm, while Kathryn Bryce’s exceptional all-around performance (131* and 3/49) almost led her team to victory. As qualification chances hang in the balance, Scotland won the toss and elected to bat first in their final tournament match against Ireland . However, they got off to a shaky start as Ireland hit early, dismissing both openers rapidly one after another. Ava Canning Then took the important wicket of Sarah Bryce, cutting down Scotland Up to 19 from 3. Ailsa Lister and Kathryn Bryce stabilized the innings with a crucial 62-run stand, however, two ra...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], April 19 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ) captain Rajat Patidar acknowledged that their batting performance was not up to par, with wickets falling quickly and a lack of partnerships. He attributed the decision to leave Paddikal to the conditions favouring the bowlers. Despite the pitch, Patidar emphasised the need for the team to bat better and achieve a winning total. He praised the bowling section for their robust display and the batsmen’s aggression, acknowledging the necessity of correcting issues within the batting lineup. "At first, it was sticky and slow-paced, yet we believed we could improve significantly as a batting group. Building partnerships is crucial; we've experienced rapid dismissals, which taught us an essential lesson. Due to specific circumstances (excluding Paddyal), adjustments were necessary. Although the pitch wasn’t terrible, it remained covered for quite some time, a...

On April 18, Pakistan reports that the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 game featuring Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) is set for today at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Rain could potentially push back the beginning of this much-anticipated match, leaving fans eager with anticipation for updates. Intense rainfall is presently impacting Bengaluru, which might affect the scheduled start of the game. According to weather forecasts, the precipitation has the potential to lead to considerable postponements. As such, spectators ought to stay informed about any developments concerning the event. Luckily, the stadium boasts a dependable drainage system known as the 'subair drainage system.' This mechanism facilitates rapid water removal. Following significant rainfall, the surface can be ready for play again in approximately 10 to 15 minutes. As such, this capability significantly reduces potential interruptions caused by adverse weather cond...

Lewis Hamilton Has managed to escape any penalty despite being summoned by the stewards following an obstruction of Alexander Albon during the second free practice session at the Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Albon first categorized the placement of Hamilton as Ferrari “dangerous” as the Williams The driver arrived at Turn 12, prompting the stewards to call upon the seven-time world champion following the conclusion of the session. After conversing with both drivers and examining the pertinent data, the four stewards concluded that no additional actions were necessary regarding Hamilton. "The stewards received testimony from the driver of Car 44 (Lewis Hamilton), the driver of Car 23 (Alexander Albon), as well as input from their respective teams. They examined various pieces of evidence including position records, marshaling systems data, videos, timing logs, telemetry information, team communications, and onboard footage. Based on these inputs, they conclud...