Cricket

We were short by 20 runs, says MS Dhoni

Dhoni said they kept losing wickets and another thing which he felt, in the first innings, the wicket was slightly better, and the total was not a justifiable score because it wasn’t turning a lot HYDERABAD: Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni said they were short by 15-20 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk on Friday night. In the post-match briefing after CSK lost to Sunrisers, Dhoni said they kept losing wickets and another thing which he felt, in the first innings, the wicket was slightly better, and the total was not a justifiable score because it wasn’t turning a lot. “Yes, after the eighth, ninth, [or] tenth over, it became slightly two-paced when it came to the fast bowlers. But…

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The team performance was pleasing: SRH head coach Vettori

That’s the pleasing aspect when you put together a team performance, because that’s what’s been lacking for us this year, says Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori HYDERABAD: Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori said that every bowler contributed to the team’s win against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL league match at Chepauk in Chennai on Friday night. “That’s the pleasing aspect when you put together a team performance, because that’s what’s been lacking for us this year. We haven’t been able to put together all three facets,” Vettori said in the post-match briefing. “The initial plan was around left-right-hand combinations, and that’s in a way to counter Noor and Jadu and how good they are through those middle stages.…

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IPL 2025: CSK will be very watchful about evolving with the game now, says Rayudu

Despite making some changes to their playing eleven at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK’s quest to get a win didn’t yield the desired result, resulting in them still staying at tenth place in the points table New Delhi: After Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) sorry run in IPL 2025 continued with a five-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), former India batter Ambati Rayudu stated that the five-time champions will henceforth be highly attentive about evolving as per the current style of playing T20 cricket. Despite making some changes to their playing eleven at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK’s quest to get a win didn’t yield the desired result, resulting in them still staying at tenth place in the points table. “I know…

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300 can be breached in IPL, says KKR star Rinku Singh

“Last year, Punjab chased a total of 262 runs. All teams are strong this season—anyone can get to 300,” he said Hyderabad: Kolkata Knight Riders finisher Rinku Singh said that the IPL had reached a stage where even 300 would be possible. “Last year, Punjab chased a total of 262 runs. All teams are strong this season—anyone can get to 300,” he said. During a chat on JioStar ‘GenBold’ Rinku Singh said that usually batted at No. 5 or 6. “I have done that for UP and in the IPL, so I’m used to it. I focus a lot on fitness because with 14 matches in the IPL, it’s my responsibility to maintain my body and recover well,” he said about…

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Rain plays spoilsport at Eden Gardens: KKR, PBKS match called off, both teams share point each

Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya slammed stellar half-centuries for Punjab to post a total of 201 for 4 in the rain-hit match Kolkata: Rain played spoilsport as Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL match against Punjab Kings was called off after the visiting team posted 201 for 4 here on Saturday. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya slammed stellar half-centuries to lay a solid opening foundation, but KKR pulled things back at the death as Punjab Kings posted 201 for 4 after PBKS opted to bat. In reply, KKR were seven for no loss in one over when a sudden thunderstorm struck around 9.35 pm, sending debris flying across the ground and even blowing the covers into the stands. The ground staff quickly covered…

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Pat Cummins backs SRH’s calculated aggression, calls batting line-up ‘most destructive’ in IPL

In an exclusive interview on JioHotstar’s special series “Gen Gold,” Cummins said they were fortunate to have a squad with such power, where the focus isn’t merely on swinging wildly. “Our players are naturally capable of striking close to 200, and that’s exactly what we encourage,” he added. Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad captain and pace ace Pat Cummins feels that most of his players are aggressive but what stood out to him is it isn’t reckless but calculated aggression. Speaking exclusively on JioHotstar’s special series “Gen Gold”, Cummins said they were lucky that they got such strength that it’s never just about swinging. “Our guys are well suited to striking at close to 200, so that’s what we always encourage,” he said.…

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Sunrisers beat Chennai Super Kings, keep play-off hopes alive

Pacer Harshal Patel’s 4/28 helps Sunrisers bowl-out Chennai for 154 at the Super Kings home turn Chepauk Chennai: Pacer Harshal Patel made the best use of a sluggish Chepauk surface as Sunrisers Hyderabad put Chennai Super Kings on the brink of exit door by winning the battle of back-benchers by five wickets in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Harshal, a fine exponent of the slower delivery and the knuckle ball, took 4 for 28 as Chennai Super Kings endured another poor outing with the bat and were bowled out for 154 in 19.5 overs. Despite getting assistance from the dew-laden surface, SRH made a heavy weather of the chase before finally knocking off the target in 18.4 overs. Ishan…

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Shreyas Iyer in focus as Punjab takes on Knight Riders at Eden Gardens

Shreyas Iyer who lead Knight Riders to IPL title last year returns in opposition colours Kolkata: The man who led them to glory just a season ago could now stand in the way of Kolkata Knight Riders’ playoff qualification when the side hosts the Shreyas Iyer-led revamped Punjab Kings in a high-stakes IPL clash here at the Eden Gardens on Saturday. Twelve months ago, Iyer had led KKR to their first IPL title in a decade. On Saturday, he returns in opposition colours, at the helm of a rejuvenated Punjab side chasing a playoff spot.Let go by KKR in one of the most surprising off-season moves, Iyer has found both comfort and purpose in the Punjab Kings. Reuniting with his old…

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IPL 2025: RCB head coach Andy Flower, all praise for Hazlewood

Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said Josh Hazlewood, the lead performer in RCB’s win against Rajasthan Royals, had all-round skills, mixed yorkers, wide yorkers and slower balls and knew that type of ball to bowl at the right time Hyderabad: Royal Challengers Bengaluru head coach Andy Flower said Josh Hazlewood, the lead performer in RCB’s win against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL league match on Thursday night in Bengaluru, had all-round skills, mixed yorkers, wide yorkers and slower balls and knew that type of ball to bowl at the right time. “So it’s great having a guy like Hazlewood on our side, in our squad, and part of a very strong three-pronged attack. I thought Bhuvi’s been superb this…

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Batting unit applied well, says Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli, said the batting unit had discussed what they needed to do differently and were able to apply themselves and find a template that worked Hyderabad: Virat Kohli, who played a key role for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in its thrilling win against Rajasthan Royals in the IPL league match on Thursday night in Bengaluru, said the batting unit had discussed what they needed to do differently and were able to apply themselves and find a template that worked. “We’ve had three pretty average games at home and we discussed a few things in the batting unit that we need to get right and I think we applied ourselves well enough today to get that total on the board,” Kohli told…

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