CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad rued his side's sloppy fielding and admitted that dropped catches once again proved costly.
Delhi Capitals head coach Hemang Badani has expressed confidence in out-of-form batter Jake Fraser-McGurk, predicting he will regain form in upcoming IPL matches.
'When you start talking about the sport, it's not that you are targeting anyone specific.' 'Everyone has an opinion. You need to have an opinion -- that's why you're in the commentary box.'
His knock -- 67 off 45 balls with 3 fours and 5 sixes -- was a cocktail of composure and controlled aggression. It was also his 10th IPL half-century, a milestone that arrived just when the spotlight had begun to shift off him.
'Great start for RCB and it really is looking good. We are not going into the space of, 'Is this the year (RCB will win the IPL)?'
'Definitely we could have done better. It is not about luck. We have made some mistakes. We should come back with a better mindset in the next season,'
On Thursday, opener Suryavanshi was out for a duck, while young Jaiswal too could not make an impact, scoring just 13 runs as RR were all out for 117 at their home ground, chasing Mumbai Indians' 217/2.
Skipper Pat Cummins acknowledged that the pitch wasn't as flat as their previous game but credited LSG's bowlers for executing their plans effectively.
Kolkata Knight Riders rode on Venkatesh Iyer's explosive 60 off 29 balls to crush a hapless Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs to register their second win of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.
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He also highlighted the team's focus on playing good cricket and improving in areas like fielding.
'Form brings confidence. And we, at the moment, to be honest, don't have that confidence.'
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An out of sorts Rohit Sharma will strive to keep himself relevant going forward in the Indian Premier League when he is challenged by Delhi Capitals' effective troika of spinners in Mumbai Indians' next match in Delhi on Sunday.
Gujarat Titans assistant coach Parthiv Patel praised the team's bowling unit for their spectacular performance against Rajasthan Royals, highlighting their execution of plans in a commanding 58-run win. Sai Sudharsan's classy half-century and a collective bowling effort saw GT bowl out RR for 159 in 19.1 overs.
Head coach Ricky Ponting hailed Punjab Kings' incredible spirit and resilience after they pulled off a sensational 16-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders.
Jos Buttler is relishing the experience of batting with freedom, the Gujarat Titans player said after his match-winning knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Nicholas Pooran, who slammed six sixes and six fours in his 26-ball innings, said he never worked on his bat-speed but is blessed with incredible talent.
Mumbai Indians announced the development on social media on Sunday saying, "Once a cub now a lion, the lion is back to be the king of the jungle again."
Chawla lauded Hardik's sharp tactical awareness, which played a pivotal role in MI's emphatic 8-wicket triumph, helping them bounce back after two consecutive defeats.
Punjab Kings assistant coach Brad Haddin says the team is aiming for steady improvement as the IPL playoffs approach, highlighting the positive contributions of their young players and the bowlers' strong execution despite the Impact Player rule.
Mumbai Indians bowled out Kolkata Knight Riders for a paltry 116 runs in their latest IPL encounter, winning the match by eight wickets.
Although Kohli and Krunal made the chase look simple, it was anything but, especially on a pitch that offered some help for the bowlers.
'I am at my best when my mindset for the game is right.'
Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Rovman Powell says the team remains upbeat despite a challenging IPL season, stressing that their fate is still in their own hands as they look to gain late momentum. KKR have won just four of their 10 matches and must win all four remaining fixtures to make the playoffs.
Will Jacks took 2/14 in three overs before he hit 36 from 26 balls, setting up a comfortable chase, and was rightly adjudged Player of the Match.
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RCB will have to tweak their team composition to suit the demands of the Chepauk pitch in their second IPL match against CSK, said Shane Watson.
Former India opener Navjot Singh Sidhu hailed MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli as "institutions" whose relevance will not die down while their contemporaries fade.
'The 2018 series win in Australia stands out in his captaincy.'
On a night packed with drama, milestones, and momentum swings, five batters rose above the rest to set Eden Gardens alight.
On Monday, LSG face Delhi Capitals in their season-opener in Visakhapatnam, the first of two DC's home matches to be played at the Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Stadium this season.
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Chennai Super Kings have never experienced a worse phase in the Indian Premier League and their faltering batters will have to deliver to arrest their steep slide in a must-win game against an upbeat Lucknow Super Giants in Lucknow on Monday.
All eyes will be on Captain Shubman Gill and Coach Gautam Gambhir to lead the Indian Test team into a bold new era.
Abhishek stole the show with his belligerent knocks for runners up SRH, while Fraser-McGurk emerged a surprise batting hero for DC and Rana was one of KKR's best bowlers.
Shashank lauded Shreyas' tactical instincts, crediting the PBKS captain for backing Vyshak at a crucial juncture.
The Rajasthan Royals have retained their core group of players, including captain Sanju Samson, as they look to build on their recent success.
Agni Chopra domination of bowlers, which has seen his average touching Bradmanesque-levels, has come in the Plate League so far, and Agni nourishes the dream of getting into Elite League with Mizoram.
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