Author: Divyansh Mishra

Sanju Samson, the captain of the Rajasthan Royals, recently got hit with a fine because his team didn’t bowl their overs fast enough during a match against the Gujarat Titans. This game was part of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Since this was the second time this season that his team had fallen behind on over-rate rules, he received a hefty fine of INR 24 lakhs. According to Article 2.22 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct, which pertains to minimum over-rate offenses, a second offense results in a…

Kieron Pollard was a true game-changer for the Mumbai Indians throughout his long and impressive IPL career that lasted more than ten years. One of the most talked-about moments happened during the 2019 season when the team was up against Kings XI Punjab, now known as Punjab Kings. They had to chase down a tough target of 198 runs at their home stadium, and things didn’t start well at all. The top order, which included big names like Quinton de Kock and Suryakumar Yadav, couldn’t get things going, leaving the team in a rough spot.  Pollard, who stepped in as…

Hasan Ali, the fast bowler from Pakistan, thinks that if local players step up their game, fans might just ditch the Indian Premier League (IPL) and turn their attention to the Pakistan Super League (PSL). He noted that the performance of the national team has a big effect on how the local league is viewed, but he’s optimistic about what the local stars can achieve. “We’ll really try hard to make our fans happy,” he said. The next season of the PSL kicks off on April 11, but it’s going to run at the same time as the flashy and…

On Wednesday, April 9, the Gujarat Titans (GT) are set to face off against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 23rd match of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL). It’ll take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, which is the home ground for the Titans. Both teams are coming into this match riding a wave of success after winning their last games, so we can expect them to bring their A-game. Pitch Report Now, let’s talk about the pitch. In previous matches held at Narendra Modi Stadium, we’ve seen two distinct types of pitches. One game featured a…

Devdutt Padikkal, the talented batter for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, recently opened up about his time working with Virat Kohli, one of the best batsmen in cricket. He also shared his hopes of winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy with his beloved RCB squad, especially in this exciting season of the 18th IPL edition. It’s like a homecoming for Devdutt since he’s back with RCB after being away for three seasons. After leaving Bengaluru in 2022, he played two seasons with Rajasthan Royals and then had a stint with Lucknow Super Giants. The recent mega auction brought him back to…

Rohit Sharma’s comeback to the Mumbai Indians for the high-stakes face-off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru didn’t exactly go as planned. The beloved Hitman only managed to score 17 runs, getting out thanks to a blazing delivery from Yash Dayal in their IPL 2025 match on Monday. Fans and commentators alike were left scratching their heads as they watched Rohit walk back to the pavilion with yet another low score to his name.  Commentators Ian Bishop and Ravi Shastri didn’t mince words about their disappointment. Bishop, during the broadcast, voiced that the team really needs more from Rohit. We can’t…

Ravichandran Ashwin, the experienced off-spinner for CSK, reached a big milestone on Tuesday when he overtook Bhuvneshwar Kumar from RCB to become the third-highest wicket-taker in IPL history. During a match against PBKS, Ashwin took two wickets in four overs, conceding 48 runs. With this performance, he boosted his IPL total to 185 wickets, while Bhuvneshwar now has 184 wickets from 179 games. Looking at Ashwin’s IPL journey, he’s had quite the career. He’s played in 217 matches and has picked up 185 wickets, averaging about 29.92 runs per wicket and maintaining an economy rate of 7.18. On the other…

Former Indian cricket captain Krishnamachari Srikkanth didn’t hold back when he slammed the Chennai Super Kings for their poor fielding performance against the Punjab Kings. He pointed out that it’s really crucial for Chennai to sort out their bowling skills and figure out how to keep the opponent’s score under 180, as that’s about the limit of what their current batting lineup can handle. This latest match saw Chennai suffer their fourth loss in a row, coming up 18 runs short during a nail-biting chase. Punjab scored 219 runs, which was just too much for Chennai, who haven’t been able…

Virat Kohli, the face of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), is back in top form this season. He’s not just piling up runs; he’s also been a great teammate, helping others shine as well. The focus for him and the team is all about winning, and he’s showing just how much that matters. Some people think Virat brings his ego into play, but in a chat with the IPL broadcasters, he shared that his ego has never been a big part of his game. So far in IPL 2025, he’s often taken a step back to let skipper Rajat Patidar…

In the recent IPL 2025 match on Tuesday, MS Dhoni finally made it to bat at the No. 5 spot, something fans have been asking for quite a while. This was during the game against the Punjab Kings, and while Dhoni scored a quick 27 runs off just 12 balls, he couldn’t quite lead his team to victory as they chased a pretty hefty target of 220 runs. Unfortunately for the Chennai Super Kings, this loss marked their fourth defeat of the season. Former New Zealand cricketer Simon Doull chimed in, expressing his frustration over the franchise’s habit of keeping…