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IPL 2025: Opening clash and key dates REVEALED

IPL 2025: Opening clash and key dates REVEALED

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to begin on March 22 with a clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This venue will also host the final match of the season on May 25. Dharamsala and Guwahati will host a couple of IPL matches this year, with Dharamsala serving as the second home venue for Punjab Kings and Guwahati hosting Rajasthan Royals matches in addition to their regular home venue, Jaipur.

IPL 2022: PBKS vs RCB: Who Will Win?

IPL 2022: PBKS vs RCB: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Game 3 of IPL 2022 will see Punjab Kings take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second game today at the D Y Patil Stadium in Mumbai starting 1930 IST.

Kuldeep vs Noor: Spin battle set to explode in Chennai

Kuldeep vs Noor: Spin battle set to explode in Chennai

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

The upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Chennai promises a captivating battle between wrist spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Noor Ahmad. Both bowlers are known for their artistry and ability to control the middle overs.

Babar Azam shines as Pakistan beat World XI

Babar Azam shines as Pakistan beat World XI

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Pakistan beat World XI by 20 runs to go 1-0 up in the three-match series, at Gaddafi stadium, in Lahore, on Tuesday.

'It is tough in India because the conditions dictate the way you play'

'It is tough in India because the conditions dictate the way you play'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Terming the Indian pitches in the ongoing Test series as the toughest he has faced in his career, South Africa batsman Faf du Plessis has said that the senior players in the visiting side need to support their younger team-mates and keep them motivated.

DC Vs LSG: Who Fielded Best?

DC Vs LSG: Who Fielded Best?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

As many as 17 wickets fell in the match between Delhi Capitals and LSG in which 12 were caught dismissals.

PIX: Kishan, Bumrah shine as Mumbai Indians maul RCB

PIX: Kishan, Bumrah shine as Mumbai Indians maul RCB

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Thursday.

South Africa look to stay strong after losing Steyn, Ngidi

South Africa look to stay strong after losing Steyn, Ngidi

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

South Africa, who lost to England and Bangladesh, are looking for their first win of the tournament on Wednesday against India who are ranked second in the world.

Duminy resigns as South Africa's limited-overs batting coach

Duminy resigns as South Africa's limited-overs batting coach

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

J P Duminy, who joined the Proteas side as their batting coach in March last year, left his role with immediate effect following a mutual agreement, said the country's cricket governing body (CSA).

Did South Africa miss Dale Steyn?

Did South Africa miss Dale Steyn?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

Du Plessis said it was a really a tough challenge for him to see through a smooth transition as the team lacks experience.

Meet RCB's Real 'Rockstar'

Meet RCB's Real 'Rockstar'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Harshal Patel stunned all with his guitar skills.

'Penalties needs to be harsher for ball tampering'

'Penalties needs to be harsher for ball tampering'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

South Africa captain Faf du Plessis called for the International Cricket Council (ICC) to dish out tougher punishments for players found guilty of ball tampering.

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals Aim For Breakthrough IPL 2025

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Delhi Capitals have never won the IPL despite featuring top talent over the years. Under Axar Patel's leadership, they will hope IPL 2025 finally ends their title drought.

PIX: Kohli hammers sixth IPL ton as RCB clinch 8-wkt win over SRH

PIX: Kohli hammers sixth IPL ton as RCB clinch 8-wkt win over SRH

Rediff.com19 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Thursday.

It's perform or perish time for RCB against KKR

It's perform or perish time for RCB against KKR

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

With five consecutive defeats, bottom-placed RCB have the daunting task of winning their remaining seven games to keep their play-off prospects alive.

'Faf did not get enough credit, but his was the most important knock'

'Faf did not get enough credit, but his was the most important knock'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Inspite of blasting a 61-ball 119 in the fifth and final ODI against India, South African skipper AB De Villiers has played down his effort in comparison to teammate Faf du Plessis's more sedate 133, saying the knock helped other batsmen free up.

Punjab Kings' WAGs Add Glamour

Punjab Kings' WAGs Add Glamour

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

We saw Punjab Kings players's wives and girlfriends, aka WAGs, cheering for them.

DC's playoff hopes get huge boost; Jacks to rejoin MI

DC's playoff hopes get huge boost; Jacks to rejoin MI

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a major boost to Delhi Capitals, vice-captain Faf du Plessis has decided to return for the remainder of the IPL while England all-rounder Will Jacks will rejoin Mumbai Indians for their final two league fixtures.

IPL 2022: RCB vs PBKS: Who Will Win?

IPL 2022: RCB vs PBKS: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com13 May 2022

Game 60 of IPL 2022 will see the Royal Challengers Bangalore take on the Punjab Kings at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai starting 1930 IST.

Four players called up to bolster beleaguered South Africa

Four players called up to bolster beleaguered South Africa

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Batsmen Temba Bavuma and Keegan Petersen, left-arm seam bowler Beuran Hendricks, and all-rounder Andile Phehlukwayo will join the team in Johannesburg on Wednesday

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

KKR, CSK Wallets Bulge Ahead Of IPL Mini-Auction!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

KKR, CSK to engage in bidding war in IPL mini-auction with big purse in hand

PHOTOS: Suryakumar stars in Mumbai's win over RCB

PHOTOS: Suryakumar stars in Mumbai's win over RCB

Rediff.com10 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday

For The 1st Time: No Dhoni, Rohit, Kohli

For The 1st Time: No Dhoni, Rohit, Kohli

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

For the first time, no Indian superstar will lead an IPL team.

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Why South Africa are struggling in World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Under-fire South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis said his "hurting" team is trying to fight but is just not able to avoid mistakes in what is turning out to be a horror World Cup campaign.

PHOTOS: India two wickets away from series sweep

PHOTOS: India two wickets away from series sweep

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Images from Day 3 of the third Test between India and South Africa, in Ranchi, on Monday.

IPL PIX: CSK edge RCB by 8 runs in high-scoring encounter

IPL PIX: CSK edge RCB by 8 runs in high-scoring encounter

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on Monday.

Turning Point: Brathwaite's poor over sinks Sunrisers

Turning Point: Brathwaite's poor over sinks Sunrisers

Rediff.com23 May 2018

With 43 needed off 3 overs, Faf du Plessis launched into Carlos Brathwaite's 18th over, smashing him for 20 runs which included 3 fours and a six.

Markram leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Eliminator win

Markram leads Sunrisers Eastern Cape to Eliminator win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Markram, who had scored a century at the same venue against the same opposition two years ago, ensured the Orange Army, who turned up in large numbers, did not go home disappointed.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan face RCB in battle of Royals

IPL 2022: Rajasthan face RCB in battle of Royals

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Rajasthan Royals would aim to build on their promising start to the season when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, a side that is yet to unlock its potential.

Aussie clean sweep takes Proteas to No. 2 in ODIs

Aussie clean sweep takes Proteas to No. 2 in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

South Africa have moved up to the second spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings following their clean sweep in the five-match series against Australia. Australia, despite losing the series, are still at the top of the rankings but have lost vital points. The Faf du Plessis led-side leapfrogged New Zealand and India to within two points of Australia's tally of 118 points, reports Sport24.

'I'm involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result'

'I'm involved in what needs to be done rather than thinking about the result'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Following Chennai Super Kings' win over Royal Challengers Bangalore, CSK skipper MS Dhoni hailed the young bowlers for their stupendous show in the death overs.

'Ruturaj looks like a young Virat Kohli'

'Ruturaj looks like a young Virat Kohli'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Ruturaj Gaikwad looks like Virat Kohli in the array of shots he possesses.

RCB middle-order holds the key against rampaging LSG

RCB middle-order holds the key against rampaging LSG

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to shed the over-reliance on their celebrated top-order when they face a belligerent Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL match in Lucknow on Monday.

CSK's 'retirement home' show old is gold in IPL

CSK's 'retirement home' show old is gold in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and his 'Dad's Army' moved to within one win of a third IPL title.

'Legends' catch up at practice

'Legends' catch up at practice

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Mahendra Singh Dhoni caught up with Virat Kohli during a practice session in Mumbai.

'Bubble-to-bubble life not sustainable for players'

'Bubble-to-bubble life not sustainable for players'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

'If you look at a calendar of the last eight months, you're looking at about four or five months in a bubble, which is a lot. For some of us (being) without family, it can get challenging.'

IPL PIX: RCB fumble before scripting win over GT

IPL PIX: RCB fumble before scripting win over GT

Rediff.com4 May 2024

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru, on Saturday.

'I am at my best again,' says Kohli after another ton!

'I am at my best again,' says Kohli after another ton!

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Pumped up after an unprecedented seventh IPL hundred, Virat Kohli took a dig at his critics, who felt that he was all but over as a T20 batter, saying he is playing some of his best cricket in the shortest format.

South Africa still unsure over two selections ahead of third Test

South Africa still unsure over two selections ahead of third Test

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Du Plessis revealed on Wednesday that all-rounder Chris Morris and seamer Duanne Olivier had been released from the expanded 17-man squad, but that the home side were still mulling over two positions.

Kallis' strategy to break South Africa's World Cup jinx

Kallis' strategy to break South Africa's World Cup jinx

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Jacques Kallis remarked that the Proteas players should stick to their roles during the ICC Cricket World Cup in India