Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be wary of Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) aggressive batting approach when the two teams face off in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday.
England's batting sensation Harry Brook looks all set for a power packed IPL debut.
It was Rishabh Pant's brief, unconvincing stint at the crease that starkly epitomised his season-long struggle
Delhi Capitals will be desperate to arrest their slump and stay in contention for a play-off berth when they take on high-flying Punjab Kings in a crucial IPL match in Dharamsala on Thursday.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya credited his bowlers for using variations effectively and executing plans smartly on a slugging wicket as his side registered a four-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match in Mumbai on Thursday.
Despite a few flashes of brilliance in the field, LSG's missed opportunities proved costly in a game where the bat did most of the talking.
Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer upped the ante against Punjab Kings on Saturday night by striking twice in the opening over in Mullanpur on Saturday.
Kamindu Mendis soared - quite literally - to deliver a moment that could well define Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2025 campaign.
Starc dismantled SRH's top order with sheer pace, while Kuldeep's control in the middle overs ensured there was no way back for the batting side.
At the mega auction, Mumbai Indians made some strategic buys, in a bid to build a strong team around their solid Indian core consisting of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Jaspreet Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma.
The major difference between the two sides was the Super Kings' start with du Plessis and Devon Conway (20 off 25 balls) compiling a solid 54-run stand for the first wicket to set up the run chase.
As GT gears up to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 season, Nehra reaffirmed his confidence in captain Shubman Gill, who is in his second season as the franchise's leader.
Vaibhav's sensational 2024 season saw him excel both domestically and internationally.
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are not too worried about their opening match defeat in the Indian Premier League and are hoping to bounce back in their clash against Rajasthan Royals.
With just two wins from seven games, the Royals, languishing at eighth on the table, come into the contest on the back of a gut-wrenching Super Over defeat to Delhi Capitals.
Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, in Chennai, on Wednesday.
A string of losses-to Lucknow Super Giants, Delhi Capitals, and most recently, a heavy 80-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders-has raised questions about SRH's overly aggressive approach and their faltering death bowling.
Ravindra Jadeja triggered SRH's collapse at Chepauk.
Siraj delivered fiery yorkers that can easily cause mayhem on the pitch and beat the edge of the bat many times.
Riding high on their new-found confidence, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be hoping to finally get it right at home and keep their play-off hopes alive when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match in Kolkata on Sunday.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) assistant coach Brad Haddin has little doubt that the fighting win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has instilled a lot of confidence in players but said they should strive to get better as this season's IPL is nearing its half-way stage.
More than the numbers, it was the swagger. The intent. The ease with which he handled the pressure. Vaibhav didn't look like a passenger in the IPL -- he looked like he belonged.
Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals claimed crucial victories over Durban's Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape respectively in the Betway SA20.
Goenka approached Rahul after the match to congratulate, only to receive what looked like a cold, disinterested handshake. No words, no eye contact. Just quiet closure and a telling payback.
Images from Tuesday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals, in Abu Dhabi.
Delhi Capitals are gearing up for their IPL 2025 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad with 'special plans' to counter SRH's formidable batting line-up, revealed spin-bowling all-rounder Vipraj Nigam.
'If you are called in as a replacement, you are likely to start. Ups and downs are a part of life. I have always backed my skills.'
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.
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.
'I've worked really hard on my white-ball game the last year or so. (A) big shout out to Abhishek Nayar. We've spent hours together talking about my white-ball game and how I can be better.'
Which bowler impressed you most in the KKR-SRH game on Thursday?
Smith couldn't hide his emotions while recalling their work in the early days that paved the way for the entry of six IPL franchises in the league.
Prasidh Krishna has emerged as a key weapon for Gujarat Titans -- especially in the middle overs, where his extra pace and bounce have rattled batters.
Shardul Thakur's four-wicket haul and a sensational display of power-hitting from Nicholas Pooran set up a five-wicket win for Lucknow Super Giants over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant is looking to make his mark and secure a win in his team's first home game of the season.
When Iyer managed just 9 runs across his first two games in IPL 2025-and didn't even get to bat in the second-questions began to surface. Was he worth the money?
Can't afford any slip-up, need to start winning games: RR coach Dravid
This is Kevin Pietersen's first coaching assignment in the IPL, where he featured as a player from 2009 to 2016.
New Zealand batting great Kane Williamson praised Nitish Rana's match-winning 36-ball 81 against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins said his hard hitting batters might need to alter their approach after three consecutive defeats.
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