shot-button

Is Chepauk the turning point Glenn Maxwell needs this IPL season?

All eyes will be on Glenn Maxwell as a struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on the fifth-placed Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Chepauk on Wednesday. Despite an underwhelming run in the 2025 IPL season, Maxwell’s all-round abilities, particularly his prowess against spin and his handy off-spin bowling, could be pivotal in this high-stakes encount

30 April,2025 05:37 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Pic: iplt20/BCCI

Pride on the line as Chennai Super Kings stare at historic low

Chennai Super Kings find themselves on the brink of an ignominious record as they prepare to host the Punjab Kings in what has become a fight to salvage pride rather than chase playoff hopes. With just two wins in nine outings, the five-time champions are languishing at the bottom of the table. In contrast, PBKS sit comfortably in fifth place, ha

30 April,2025 05:14 PM IST | Chennai | mid-day online correspondent
Karun Nair (Pic: X/@IPL)

'Hasn't made most...': Aakash Chopra slams Karun Nair for batting inconsistency

Former Team India cricketer Aakash Chopra said that Karun Nair has fallen short of making the most out of the second chance cricket has given him. Previously, in 2022, Nair took to X and shared a tweet which read, 'Dear cricket, give me one more chance'. Later, during the IPL 2025 match against Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals' Nair played a knock o

30 April,2025 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Yuzvendra Chahal, Ravindra Jadeja (Pic: X/@PunjabKingsIPL)

CSK vs PBKS: Dream 11 prediction, probable playing XIs, head-to-head and more

The 49th clash of the IPL 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Fans will keep a tab on Chennai's Ayush Mhatre and Shaik Rasheed, who have turned out to be a positive outcome from CSK's poor run in the ongoing league. Besides, the inclusion of Dewald Brevis has provi

30 April,2025 04:40 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Noor Ahmad (Pic: X/@ChennaiIPL)

CSK vs PBKS: Where to watch, squads, pitch report, weather, live streaming

The IPL 2025 campaign is nothing but over for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). They are all set to lock horns with Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their upcoming clash of the ongoing cash-rich league. Punjab, placed fifth on the points table, will look to take advantage of under fire CSK. Previously, Chennai skipper MS Dhoni said that it becomes

30 April,2025 03:46 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kolkata Knight Riders' bowler Andre Russell celebrates a wicket during the IPL 2025 match against Delhi Capitals (Pic: PTI)

IPL 2025: It was a total team effort, says Andre Russell after KKR's win over DC

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell was happy that his side defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL 2025 on his birthday. A fightback from spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy helped the side register a 14-run win against DC. Russell acknowledged the team effort, highlighting the importance of getting runs on the board an

30 April,2025 01:23 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ajinkya Rahane and Axar Patel. Pic/X

IPL 2025: Skipper Ajinkya Rahane's injury to be assessed by KKR medical staff

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane will be assessed by the franchsie's medical staff for the injury he sustained during the 14-run win against Delhi Capitals (DC), according to ESPNcricinfo. While fielding in the second innings, Rahane got hit on his hand in an attempt to stop the shot played by Faf du Plessis in Andre Russell's ov

30 April,2025 01:03 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Fans cheer from the stands at a T20 league match earlier this month. Pic/Getty Images

This IPL season, ace your stadium style with these fashion tips

Decoding your match-day look can be a tall order if you’re a true-blue fan of the game — you want your outfit to reflect your unwavering support for your team of choice, while also being comfortable enough to jump, wave, dance and holler all through the match. For fashion designer Asang Kamble, the choice is a simple one: “I would

30 April,2025 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Anindita Paul
Australia wicketkeeper-batter Mike Veletta during a practice session at the Gabba nets at Brisbane in December 1987. Pic/Getty Images

‘T20s let you play all your shots’

Mike Veletta, the former Australia wicketkeeper-batsman, who scored a 31-ball 45 not out in the 1987 Cricket World Cup final triumph over England, says he would’ve enjoyed playing T20 cricket. Veletta had a strike rate of 75.38 in his ODI career, quick in those days, when T20 was nowhere in the picture.  “I was never a power-hitt

30 April,2025 08:23 AM IST | Mumbai | G Krishnan
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans, in Jaipur. Pic/PTI

First ball sixes are normal for me: Vaibhav

The cricket world stands captivated by his audacious stroke-play but for 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, stuff like first-ball sixes is a “normal thing” as he remains unfazed by the grandeur of the stage. Also Read: Bihar chief minister announces Rs 10 lakh reward “It was a normal thing for me. I have played Under-19 for I

30 April,2025 08:19 AM IST | Jaipur | PTI
Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Suryavanshi celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Pic/AFP

Bihar chief minister announces Rs 10 lakh reward

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Tuesday lauded 14-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi for becoming the youngest-ever centurion in T20 cricket, and announced a cash reward of Rs 10 lakh for his stellar performance. Also Read: Sunil is KKR's shining Knight “I had the opportunity to meet Vaibhav and his father in 2024... After his outstandi

30 April,2025 08:17 AM IST | Patna | PTI
This website uses cookie or similar technologies, to enhance your browsing experience and provide personalised recommendations. By continuing to use our website, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. OK