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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...

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...

Bengaluru (Karnataka), India, April 18 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ) captain Rajat Patidar has carved his name into the Indian Premier League (IPL) records by achieving the second-quickest Indian tally of 1000 runs in the competition’s annals. Patidar accomplished this feat in 30 matches, ranking him just below Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan, who attained the same milestone in 25 innings. The elegant right-handed batsman narrowly surpassed distinguished players like Sachin Tendulkar and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who each required 31 matches to achieve this mark. Following close behind for the Mumbai Indians is Tilak Varma, reaching over 1000 IPL runs in just his 33rd outing. What distinguishes Patidar is his remarkable accomplishment—being the inaugural Indian batsman in IPL records to amass more than 1000 runs with an average exceeding 35 and maintaining a strike rate higher than 150. This feat highlights both his reliability ...

New Delhi [India], Apr 19 (ANI): The Gujarat Titans ( GT Assistant coach Aashish Kapoor pointed out that even top cricketers might fall into poor routines regarding fundamentals, whether in batting or bowling techniques, particularly during their peak performance periods. "As cricketers whether it is a batsman or a bowler, over a period of time when you're doing well, you get into certain bad habits whether its batting or bowling, with your basics, and with Rashid I think it was his back which was hurting him last year where he had to do a surgery. Sometimes when you are in so much pain and you're still playing matches, you tend to do something with your action so that your pain is less," Aashish Kapoor said in the pre-match press conference. "There were several points during our conversations this year, particularly after two or three matches, where I mentioned that he needed to adjust his front hand, as it was too closed. This ...

New Delhi [India] April 18 (ANI): The inaugural Indian Premier League ( IPL ) season was held in 2008, a year after the first T20 World Cup, and has since grown into a global cricketing phenomenon. It has led to a kind of revolution in the shortest format of the game, also giving overseas players a chance to experience Indian conditions. Eight city-based franchises took part in the first edition, Mumbai Indians ( MI ), Chennai Super Kings ( CSK Kolkata Knight Riders ( KKR ), Rajasthan Royals ( RR ), Delhi Daredevils (currently known as Delhi Capitals), Royal Challengers Bangalore ( RCB ), Kings XI Punjab (currently known as Punjab Kings), and Deccan Chargers ( DC H). The Deccan Chargers were substituted with Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH ) in 2013. Rajasthan Royals won the first IPL trophy. The tournament made an instant impact, blending competitive cricket with entertainment to capture the imagination o...

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India] April 18 (ANI): Punjab Kings' bowlers stuck to their plans and restricted Royal Challengers Bengaluru to 95/9 in the rain-curtailed match in which each side will get to play 14 overs. Punjab Kings ( PBKS ) skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru ( RCB ) in the Indian Premier League ( IPL ) match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The duo of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt opened the innings for RCB . Arshdeep Singh removed Phil Salt in the very first over for 4. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar joined Virat Kohli in the middle. In the second over, Rajat Patidar crossed 1000 IPL runs and became the second fastest Indian batter to do so. Arshdeep took early wickets as he removed Virat Kohli in the third over for 1(3), and Liam Livingstone joined Patidar at the crease. Xavier Bartlett removed Livingstone in the fourth ov...

Bengaluru (Karnataka), India, April 18 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore RCB ) are all ready to face Punjab Kings ( PBKS ) in a thrilling match of the IPL In 2025, the match will take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The toss has been postponed in Bengaluru because of rainfall. RCB are positioned at No. 3 on the points table, while PBKS end up at number four. Each team has accumulated four victories and two losses after participating in six matches each. RCB 'net run rate is marginally superior to PBKS Both squads are coming into this match following substantial wins. A dominant victory for either team could potentially propel them to the top of the standings. In their earlier encounter in Jaipur, RCB Successfully chasing down a 174-run target against the Rajasthan Royals, they won by nine wickets with 15 balls remaining. Devdutt Padikkal performed well, while Phil Salt and Virat Kohli both re...

In Mullanpur, Punjab (India), following their defeat against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane voiced dissatisfaction over his team’s batting display. However, he emphasized maintaining an optimistic outlook as more than halfway through the competition remains. Rahane also acknowledged responsibility for his dismissive shots which played a part in both his own demise and the overall collapse of the team. During one of the most thrilling Twenty20 encounters in recent times, Punjab Kings emerged victorious against Kolkata Knight Riders, the reigning champions, at Mullanpur on Tuesday. Despite setting the lowest score ever recorded in IPL history, Punjab managed to clinch victory through their tenacity and determination. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal played a pivotal role with his exceptional bowling performance, taking four wickets for 28 runs, which led to KKR’s dramatic batting failure. After the game, an upset Rahane st...

In Mullanpur (Punjab) [India] on April 16 (ANI), after leading Punjab Kings (PBKS) to victory against the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), captain Shreyas Iyer emphasized his squad’s aggressive approach and strategic field placements. He also stressed the significance of maintaining composure despite these wins so as not to become overly elated. After experiencing a shift in fortune, Iyer found himself leading KKR following PBKS chasing down 262 runs at Kolkata last year—the highest ever T20 chase. Now, he stood proudly once again, this time as the captain of PBKS, having successfully defended the smallest score in IPL history during their match at Mullanpur on Tuesday. After the game at the post-match ceremony, Iyer stated, "Words can hardly convey what I feel. I simply trusted my intuition. Seeing the ball spin slightly, I advised Yuzi to regulate his breath. An aggressive approach with the suitable individuals in position proved crucia...

New Delhi [India], April 15 (ANI): Following their initial defeat, Indian Premier League (In IPL) back in 2025 during their last appearance, Delhi Capitals (DC) aims to recover and keep up their strong performance as they face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their subsequent match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Wednesday. Delhi Capitals endured a close loss by 12 runs in their recent game against Mumbai Indians (MI). "Reflecting on the previous game, we were close to winning, but sadly the middle order crumbled which led to our loss. However, I believe that in such a significant competition, encountering losses is inevitable. When you face setbacks during these matches, they bring your team closer and encourage self-reflection on improving collectively. Thus, I think losing at this point was timely, as it will assist us in evaluating our performance," Pacer Mohit Sharma stated at the pre-match press conference, as per the DC stateme...

Chandigarh (Punjab), [India], April 14 (ANI): Indian cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders player Manish Pandey discussed how his family’s military heritage has contributed to his athletic career and fitness regimen, mentioning that he engaged in various sports during his childhood which laid a strong groundwork for him. During an episode of 'Train Like a Knight' featured on KKR's YouTube page, Manish shared his daily routine and workout regimen with his audience. Renowned for his elegant batting and dynamic fielding, the Indian ace emphasized the importance of discipline in his routine. He mentioned, “Growing up with an army background was beneficial since we could participate in various sports during childhood. This allowed me to build a strong foundational fitness level at a young age. My approach remains straightforward; I focus on achieving my objectives, typically including two strength training and two cardiovascular workouts each week.” ...