TOP STORIES
IPL 2025: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli’s fifties help RCB down KKR
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season kicked off in electrifying fashion as Royal Challengers Bengaluru made an impressive start with an extraordinary seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the tournament on Saturday at Eden Gardens.
KKR, who were put to bat, spluttered their way to a total of 174/8 in 20 overs, but it was a breathtaking display of power-hitting from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt that ensured RCB’s successful chase. Chasing KKR’s 174/8, RCB’s batter Liam Livingstone hit the winning runs down the ground for four in the 17th over, as his side finished at 177/3 in 16.2 overs.
KKR, despite having a cracking start, could not capitalize on their batting innings as their middle order faltered. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine cracked 56 and 44 respectively, but other batters failed to build partnerships, putting the side on the back foot. In the end, they managed to reach a total of 174, which, though competitive, was far from incredible given the explosive batting lineup of RCB.
Meanwhile, RCB batters wasted no time in asserting their dominance, thanks to an explosive start from their opening pair of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli. The duo was in fine form from the outset, dispatching KKR’s bowlers to all corners of the Eden Gardens. Phil Salt played a blistering knock, striking a quickfire 56 off 31. While, Virat Kohli played a masterclass knock, notching up 59* off 36 to guide the side over the line.
Tags
More News
Uncertainty prevails over KL Rahul’s availability for DC’s clash against LSG
KL Rahul is getting ready to don a new IPL jersey as DC prepare to take on LSG on Monday at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. KL Rahul, who led LSG in the past two seasons, will play for DC after being bought by the franchise for INR 14 crore.
However, there remains a huge uncertainty over KL Rahul’s availability for DC&rs...
Tamim Iqbal rushed to hospital with extreme chest pain
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal, as per reports, has been taken to a hospital in Savar with extreme chest pain experienced midway through a Dhaka Premier Division Cricket League match between Mohammedan Sporting Club and Shinepukur Cricket Club. Earlier, a helicopter was arranged to take him to Dhaka, but he could not be flown from the BKSP ground. Then, he was later...
“He's still got it”: Matthew Hayden praises Dhoni’s wicket-keeping skills
Chennai Super Kings began their IPL 2025 campaign in a commanding fashion, pulling off a comprehensive four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians on Sunday in Chennai. But, what stole the show was a lightning-fast stumping from MS Dhoni of Suryakumar Yadav that delighted fans in Chennai a lot. Moreover, former Australian cricketer and legend M...
IPL 2025: Pant, Rahul come face to face as DC battle LSG
As the ongoing 18th edition of the Indian Premier League heats up, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals are gearing up to face off in the fourth match of the tournament, scheduled to be held on Monday at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam. The IPL contests are always thrilling not just because of the on-field ...
“It's hard to ignore”: Rachin Ravindra on fans’ love for MS Dhoni
Rachin Ravindra’s composed half-century powered Chennai Super Kings to a four-wicket victory over rivals Mumbai Indians in their opening match of the Indian Premier League on Sunday at Chepauk. Opening the inning for CSK in the absence of injured Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra witnessed the firsthand experience of the enor...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram