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IPL PIX: Punjab whip CSK but fail to make last four

IPL PIX: Punjab whip CSK but fail to make last four

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, in Dubai, on Thursday.

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

IPL auction: The stars who could attract big money

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

India batter Shreyas Iyer, spinner Yuzvendra Chahal along with Australian dasher David Warner are expected to be the top draws as over 1,200 players registered themselves for the Indian Premier League mega auction scheduled for next month.

Will the South Africans exit IPL?

Will the South Africans exit IPL?

Rediff.com3 May 2021

11 South African players, including white-ball skipper Quinton de Kock, pacer Kagiso Rabada and former captain Faf du Plessis, are currently participating in the IPL for various teams.

'90 minutes in the nets': How Kohli got his form back!

'90 minutes in the nets': How Kohli got his form back!

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Virat Kohli said not being able to contribute to the team's cause and his failure to live up to his own expectations bothered him the most during his prolonged lean patch in IPL 2022.

IPL PIX: Karthik, Hazlewood shine as RCB thrash DC

IPL PIX: Karthik, Hazlewood shine as RCB thrash DC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals, in Mumbai, on Saturday.

IPL 2021: What works and what doesn't for CSK

IPL 2021: What works and what doesn't for CSK

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

After last year's low, there is lot to gain for CSK

PICS: Buttler, Smith keep Royals in race with win over CSK

PICS: Buttler, Smith keep Royals in race with win over CSK

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi.

BCCI-CSA need middle-of-the-road solution over players for IPL

BCCI-CSA need middle-of-the-road solution over players for IPL

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Save for Quinton de Kock, who has retired from Test cricket and will play for Lucknow Super Giants, there is no certainty on whether Proteas pace attack of Kagiso Rabada (Punjab Kings), Nortje (DC), Marco Jansen (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Lungi Ngidi (DC) will be available before the Test series against Bangladesh ends.

KKR captain Morgan 'extremely proud' of his team

KKR captain Morgan 'extremely proud' of his team

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders failed in their bid to win their third Indian Premier League title in Dubai on Friday but captain Eoin Morgan said he is extremely proud of the fight put up by his team.

Du Plessis reveals secret of Dhoni's IPL success

Du Plessis reveals secret of Dhoni's IPL success

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

CSK has been a part of 10 out of 12 seasons of IPL and have never finished lower than semi-finals or play-offs.

IPL PIX: DK guides RCB to win against Rajasthan

IPL PIX: DK guides RCB to win against Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Mumbai, on Tuesday

Top Performer: Magnificent Pollard

Top Performer: Magnificent Pollard

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Needing 16 off the final over, Pollard hit Ngidi for two fours, a six off the fifth and two off the last delivery to seal victory. 16 runs came from the over as Pollard was unbeaten on a memorable 87 off 34 balls.

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Will KKR return to winning ways against in-form Punjab?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders are expected to continue with their risk-taking approach despite mixed returns when they on Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League, at the Wankhede stadium, in Mumbai on Friday.

Qualifier 1: Experienced CSK hold edge over Delhi Capitals

Qualifier 1: Experienced CSK hold edge over Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Capitals were the best team in the league and their 20-point finish at the group stage was an indication of their consistent performances which didn't dip due to the COVID-19 forced break. CSK, over the years, have been in final eight times and won on three occasions which speak volumes of the team's ability to lift their game just when it's required most.

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Parag, Kuldeep Sen star in RR's win over RCB

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals in Pune on Tuesday.

Morgan points out reason behind KKR's losing streak

Morgan points out reason behind KKR's losing streak

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

Eoin Morgan said he didn't think his team had a chance after they were reduced to 31 for five in 5.2 overs.

'Money is given more importance than cricket in IPL'

'Money is given more importance than cricket in IPL'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Dale Steyn has claimed that cricket takes a back seat at the Indian Premier League

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

IPL PIX: Rajasthan stun Chennai to keep hopes alive

IPL PIX: Rajasthan stun Chennai to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, in Abu Dhabi, on Saturday.

Top Performer: Jadeja's Masterclass

Top Performer: Jadeja's Masterclass

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Ravindra Jadeja's batting in the 19th over turned the game on its head.

IPL: CSK, Royals in battle to gain momentum

IPL: CSK, Royals in battle to gain momentum

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Three-time champion Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals would look to build on their first wins and gain momentum when they clash in the Indian Premier League in Mumbai on Monday.

PHOTOS: SunRisers hand Super Kings third defeat

PHOTOS: SunRisers hand Super Kings third defeat

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Images from Friday's Indian Premier League between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings in Dubai.

What Du Plessis plans to do to end toss-losing streak

What Du Plessis plans to do to end toss-losing streak

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

South Africa have struggled in Indian conditions and not winning the toss in the first two Tests has only made things tougher for them. Opting to bat in Visakhapatnam and Pune, India put up 500-plus totals to virtually bat the visitors out of the game.

A record for England's Ben Stokes

A record for England's Ben Stokes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Becomes first England fielder to take 5 catches in an innings.

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

We have stranglehold over India at home: Ntini

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

'We have the likes of (captain) Dean Elgar and Temba Bavuma, who have the ability to dig in and score big runs and I also like the way that Rassie (van der Dussen) has come in and grown in that team.'

Turning Point: Amazing Rayudu and Raina

Turning Point: Amazing Rayudu and Raina

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The CSK duo put on 112 runs, which powered their team to 182/3.

IPL 2020: The coolest masks

IPL 2020: The coolest masks

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Some cricketers try to add personality and a unique style to their masks by getting customised graphics on them.

PICS: Bowlers earn Knight Riders victory as Super Kings choke

PICS: Bowlers earn Knight Riders victory as Super Kings choke

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Chennai Super Kings, in Abu Dhabi.

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

IPL 2022: Who Will Make The Playoffs?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

>With 40 out of 70 IPL 2022 games completed, the crucial playoff spots are slowly starting to take shape. Shailesh Karkera finds out how teams may fare in the crucial second half of IPL 2022.

Turning Point: CSK done in by fall of early wickets

Turning Point: CSK done in by fall of early wickets

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Even though Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni picked up the pace of scoring at the backend of the innings with 44 needed off the last two overs, Dhoni ran out of steam along with CSK's run chase as they lost by 7 runs.

IPL PICS: Delhi Capitals edge CSK to take top spot

IPL PICS: Delhi Capitals edge CSK to take top spot

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals, in Dubai, on Monday.

How chess helped Chahal improve as a bowler

How chess helped Chahal improve as a bowler

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Yuzvendra Chahal is indebted to his days as a chess player which taught him to pre-empt the batsman's moves.

Warner blames himself for SRH's defeat

Warner blames himself for SRH's defeat

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Warner took full responsibility of his innings, explaining the reason behind his frustration

IPL PIX: Super Kings sink Royal Challengers to go top

IPL PIX: Super Kings sink Royal Challengers to go top

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Sharjah, on Friday.

Dhoni's biggest strength is...

Dhoni's biggest strength is...

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Faf du Plessis has spent considerable time with Dhoni after joining the Indian Premier league (IPL) side in 2011 and has been an integral part of its successful journey.

Top Performers: Moeen, Jadeja send Royals crashing

Top Performers: Moeen, Jadeja send Royals crashing

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

While Moeen Ali sparkled with excellent figures of 3/7 in three overs, Ravindra Jadeja took 2/28 in four overs as the two spinners consigned Royals to a thumping 45-run defeat.

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

If any team deserved to win the IPL, it's KKR, says Dhoni

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

After winning the Indian Premier League for the fourth time, Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni remained tight-lipped on his participation in the next year's edition of the cash-rich Twenty20 tournament.

'AB returning for WC would have set wrong precedent'

'AB returning for WC would have set wrong precedent'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

'As I believe it, Ottis (Gibson, the head coach) and Faf (du Plessis, the captain) gave him opportunities to, say, 'Let's manage your workload going into the World Cup because we want you to play a World Cup'. He had a fair chance to manage that and he said no and that he is happy to retire and that's fair enough. And Faf accepted it, Ottis accepted it and they stood by it'

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

IPL PIX: Dube, Uthappa & Theekshana set up CSK's win over RCB

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

IMAGES from the IPL 2022 game between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, at the D Y Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai, on Tuesday.

South Africa's Du Plessis ready to play all three formats

South Africa's Du Plessis ready to play all three formats

Rediff.com4 May 2020

He will make himself available for future One-Day International series having not featured in the 50-over format since the 2019 World Cup in England