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IPL 2025: SRH dampen LSG’s playoffs chances with blistering win
Delivering a blistering performance, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Lucknow Super Giants by six wickets on Monday in Lucknow, majorly ending LSG’s playoff hopes. Although SRH had already been eliminated from the tournament, they played with freedom, chasing down a challenging total of 205 in just 18.2 overs.
Asked to bat, LSG openers Mitchell Marsh and Aiden Markram unleashed a powerful start. Marsh struck a commanding 65, while Markram added a fluent 61, setting a solid foundation for a big total. Down the order, Nicholas Pooran added late fireworks with a quickfire 45, pushing LSG to an imposing total of 205/7 in 20 overs.
Chasing the target, SRH’s Heinrich Klaasen and Abhishek Sharma led the counterattack with explosive hitting. Klaasen’s 47 was packed with authority, while Abhishek’s 59 off 20 anchored the innings in style. Even, Kamindu Mendis made a notable contribution, scoring a breezy 32 off just 21 deliveries to lead SRH to victory.
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Ponting endorses Gill’s appointment as Indian Test captain
Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting has lauded BCCI’s decision to appoint Shubman Gill as the new Test captain of the Indian team. Gill, 25, succeeded Rohit Sharma in the role and is ready to lead India in the upcoming five-match Test series against England. Gill will lead a new-look squad after Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli announced their retirement ......
“You can take inspiration from Virat Kohli’s success”: Ex-Indian player advises Gill ahead of England Tests
India’s young batting star Shubman Gill is preparing to lead a rejuvenated Indian Test squad in a high-profile five-match series against England, beginning June 20. Gill is stepping into uncharted territory as captain, marking his first official assignment since being named India’s Test skipper last month.
Gill was named India’......
KSCA Secretary, Treasurer resign following deadly stampede
The secretary and treasurer, A Shankar and ES Jairam, respectively, of the Karnataka State Cricket Association, have resigned following a tragic stampede on Wednesday outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru that claimed the lives of, as per reports, 11 people and left at least 50 others injured.
"This is to inform that due to the unforeseen and unfortunate e......
Former Australian cricketer weighs in on Kohli’s shock retirement from Test cricket
Last month, Indian batting maestro Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket just before the highly anticipated five-match Test series against England. Kohli’s decision came as a surprise, leaving everyone in shock, especially considering the timing, as it came just ahead of the high-profile series. Former Australian cricketer Mark Taylor wei......
Marco Jansen reveals Ponting’s powerful advice ahead of WTC Final
South African all-rounder Marco Jansen has revealed the powerful piece of advice from Australian legend Ricky Ponting that has helped him stay in sizzling form. Marco has been enjoying a golden run of form, having shown his mettle in the recently concluded Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. He was one of the standout performers of the season, picking up 16 wickets from 14 g......
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