TOP STORIES
IPL 2025: Ashwani Kumar, Ryan Rickelton power Mumbai to their first win of season
An inspired bowling performance from Mumbai Indians has finally helped them seal their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League after they beat Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets on Monday at Wankhede. Mumbai’s opener Ryan Rickelton hung in for the first time this season, blazing a determined 62-run knock unbeaten to guide the side to a thumping victory. It was a crucial and much-needed win for Mumbai, who have been struggling in the tournament, and it marked a successful return to their home ground, Wankhede.
Earlier, asked to bat first, KKR were unable to build a substantial innings against a fired-up Mumbai bowling attack. KKR were bundled out for a modest total of 116 runs in 16 overs. KKR batters were unable to find any comfort in the face of a sizzling bowling attack by MI bowlers. Mumbai’s Ashwani Kumar was instrumental in knocking down KKR’s formidable lineup, claiming an impressive four-wicket haul. He became the first Indian to take four wickets on an IPL debut. Other bowlers also supported him well as MI’s combined efforts left KKR’s lineup with no answers,
Chasing a manageable target of 116, MI openers Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton wasted no time in asserting their dominance. The chase was clinical, and the victory came in just 12.5 overs as MI finished at 121/2. Opener Ryan Rickelton was the star with the bat, finishing unbeaten on 62 runs from 41 balls.
Tags
More News
Ravi Shastri highlights turning point in India’s defeat at Lord’s
England sealed a decisive 22-run win over India in the third Test match at Lord’s to go 2-1 up in the five-match series. On day five (Monday), India’s pursuit of 193 looked lifeless after a horrible collapse of top-order batters made things messy for the visitors. However, Ravindra Jadeja kept putting life into the ...
ENG-W vs IND-W 1st ODI: All you need to know, head to head, likely XI
Shifting their attention to ODIs, England women and India women are preparing to meet in the first ODI of the three-match series on Wednesday at The Rose Bowl. India Women head into ODIs brimming with momentum, having performed dominantly in the five-match T20I series. India edged England out 3-2 in a highly competitive five‑match T20I series, knocking down the...
“Real star”: Ex-Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar lauds Bumrah
Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has praised fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah for his exemplary performance in the third Test against England, calling him a “real star” despite India’s narrow 22-run defeat. The third Test, played at Lord’s, saw England claw their way back into the five-match series, now leading 2-1. Bumrah was a stando...
ZIM T20I trio-series: South Africa battle full-strength New Zealand
South Africa and New Zealand are set to lock horns in the second match of the Zimbabwe T20I Tri‑Series, scheduled for Wednesday, July 16 at Harare Sports Club. South Africa come into this fixture off the back of a confident five-wicket win over hosts Zimbabwe in the series opener, while New Zealand will be playing their first g...
England name squad for 4th Test, bring in Liam Dawson
England have announced their squad for the fourth Test match against India, with spin-bowling all-rounder Liam Dawson making his comeback to the Test after eight years. Dawson has been included in the squad as a replacement for Shoaib Bashir, who has been ruled out of the series due to injury. Dawson has played six Tests and taken seven wi...
Android App
iOS App
YouTube
Facebook
Instagram