England Lions were 192 for 3 in 46 overs in reply to India A's 348 at stumps on the second day of their second unofficial Test, in Northampton on Saturday.
Romario Shepherd's breathtaking knock didn't just revive RCB's fortunes in the match, it may well have reignited his IPL career.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter Romario Shepherd says he sensed confusion in Khaleel Ahmed's thinking, which helped him execute his range-hitting plans effectively against the Chennai Super Kings pacer in the death overs.
Kohli has constructed a mini hot streak, making four fifties in his last five innings and pushing for Orange Cap with 443 runs.
K L Rahul set the stage with a stylish 77, but 20-year-old Vipraj Nigam's fearless spell in front of a stadium full of CSK fans truly turned the tide.
K L Rahul stroked a fluent half-century as a dominant Delhi Capitals outclassed Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs.
Struggling CSK look to turn around fortunes against PBKS
Noor Ahmad excelled on his Chennai Super Kings debut before Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad stuck sublime half-centuries to set up a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians.
Sunil Narine turned party pooper in stunning fashion-delivering a ruthless all-round performance to dismantle Chennai Super Kings.
K L Rahul would look to make the most of his first red-ball outing in months ahead of the upcoming Test series against England.
Kohli's innings, laced with five boundaries and five towering sixes, wasn't just about fireworks-it was historic.
This was the 18th duck of Rohit Sharma's IPL career -- equaling Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik for the most ducks in the T20 league.
Though there is no official word from the selection committee, signs point to Shami being left out of the touring party unless the medical team clears him with a positive report in the coming days.
Standout catches from the CSK vs DC games in Chennai...
Earlier, Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) brought up their respective half-centuries to take India A to 417 for 7 at tea on the fourth day of their second unofficial Test in Northampton on Monday.
The 25-year-old Shubman Gill is a clear favourite to land the high-profile job as Indian embarks on a new World Test Championship cycle.
While CSK dropped as many as five catches, a couple of them sitters, Punjab were not too far behind as they floored four chances.
Gujarat Titans will be aiming for a top-two spot even as Chennai Super Kings continue planning for the future when the two teams meet in the Indian Premier League match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma failed for the second match in a row as he perished after scoring just eight against the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
A struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be aiming to break their losing streak when they face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. CSK are currently ninth in the standings with one win and four losses, while KKR are in sixth position with two wins and three defeats. The home team will be hoping to turn around their fortunes at Chepauk, which has not been as advantageous this season as it has been in the past. CSK will need to adapt to the changed conditions and rely on their spinners to perform well at a venue where they have traditionally dominated. Meanwhile, KKR will be looking to bounce back from a narrow loss to the Lucknow Super Giants and secure a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Rajat Patidar starred for RCB with a quickfire half-century, while Phil Salt and Tim David provided the fireworks.
Chennai was buzzing with excitement as Mahendra Singh Dhoni arrived on Wednesday to join Chennai Super Kings' pre-season camp.
'Lately, I have been batting a lot in the nets and facing the quick bowlers, especially with the new ball, and that's given me immense confidence.'
Yash Dayal has been added to India's reserve pacers' list after Khaleel Ahmed had to be sent back home due to an unspecified niggle.
The contest between laggards Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals holds no significance in the context of the IPL 2025 play-offs.
Images from the IPL 2025 match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on Sunday.
Rohit Sharma's poor run in IPL 2025 has become a major talking point among fans and experts.
Here are how the bowlers fared on a wicket that was gripping and not easy for batters.
CSK have dropped 13 catches in their first five matches this season and it could be what defines their campaign eventually.
Chennai Super Kings might feel more 'at home' against an equally clueless Rajasthan Royals on a slow turner expected to be on offer in their next IPL game in Guwahati.
Five-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings have no paucity of talent to excel in IPL 2025, especially in home conditions.
While it's a do-or-die game for KKR, who must win all their remaining three matches to stay in playoffs contention, the match will be more about celebrating Dhoni's legacy than the result.
Jaiswal's struggles in the powerplay, particularly within the first three overs, have been a persistent issue since IPL 2024.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni provided the flourish at the end as Chennai Super Kings outclassed Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets to break their run of losses.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will face off in a crucial Indian Premier League (IPL) match on Friday, both teams desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Mahendra Singh Dhoni became the first player in IPL history to complete 200 dismissals.
Fallen Fortress: CSK look to learn from Chepauk failures
In 16 matches (15 innings) against CSK, he has amassed 630 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 142.85, including six fifties.
In two of the three games CSK has won this season, Noor Ahmad has won the Player of the Match award.
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