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Jaiswal's royal knock of 75 runs poses a challenge of 173 runs vs Bengaluru

In the IPL 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Rajasthan Royals (RR) posted a total of 173 runs. Here is all you need to know: (Pics: X/File Pic)

13 April,2025 05:14 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

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IPL 2025: Sharma thanks these two players for support after smashing 141 runs

Sharma was suffering from a high fever for most of the six-day break SRH had before the home game, but woke up on Saturday envisioning a match-winning contribution. The 24-year-old's luck was also on his side, though he acknowledged the pressure before the match

13 April,2025 05:52 PM IST | mid-day online correspondent

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IPL 2025: Bengaluru aim to register a victory in the clash of the Royals

RCB, with three wins from five matches, are fourth, while RR, with a win less are languishing at seven

13 April,2025 08:07 AM IST | PTI

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GT’s Glenn Phillips ruled out of IPL due to injury

While Phillips has not been part of GT’s XI all season, he was on as a substitute fielder in the game against SRH

13 April,2025 08:09 AM IST | PTI

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Hussey: CSK have right players, not putting white flag up yet

CSK crumbled to an embarrassing eight-wicket defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders here on Friday after recording their lowest-ever score at the Chepauk of 103 for nine

13 April,2025 08:12 AM IST | PTI

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Massive task for MI to conquer unbeaten Delhi

The Axar Patel-led DC will be aiming to continue their four-out-of-four winning campaign as they take on Mumbai Indians (MI) here on Sunday

13 April,2025 08:14 AM IST | Neeru Bhatia

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Advani wins silver at WBL World Matchplay Billiards C’Ship

In a best-of-15 contest, where fortunes swung from one side to another, Advani started off with a 2-0 lead, but his opponent clawed his way back in the summit clash played at Carlow, Ireland

13 April,2025 08:16 AM IST | PTI

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Alcaraz in Monte Carlo Masters final after defeating Fokina

He will face Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in today’s final. “I knew how well Davidovich Fokina has played in Monte Carlo, so I had to be ready to fight,” said Alcaraz

13 April,2025 07:51 AM IST | AFP

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Fans have helped ZIrkzee find form: man Utd boss

“That is massive for the player, so it’s 50-50. Fifty per cent part of the fans and 50 per cent Josh,” said Amorim of his striker, who scored midweek in the Europa League against Lyon

13 April,2025 08:25 AM IST | Agencies

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I don’t deserve compliments: Arne Slot

“I think Mo is convinced that it’s a fair chance we are able to do so. Again, that’s a positive for us,” he added

13 April,2025 08:23 AM IST | Agencies

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Mohun Bagan win ISL Cup through Maclaren’s magic

However, the visitors finally broke the deadlock via an own goal. Ryan Williams’ cross from the right was re-directed into the net, in the 49th minute, by defender Alberto Rodriguez

13 April,2025 08:21 AM IST | Agencies

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Cityzens loot Palace

Outgoing midfielder Kevin de Bruyne turns back the clock as veterans combine with young talents to spur Manchester City to 5-2 comeback win over Crystal Palace

13 April,2025 08:18 AM IST | AFP

Rathi’s second fine was a surprise

LSG’s Digvesh was rightly fined the first time because he ran right up to the batter and did the notebook celebration standing bang next to him. However, the next time he did that, he wasn’t in the batter’s space or face and so shouldn’t have been fined

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Sunil Gavaskar

A squandering of imagination

Celebrate Ambedkar Jayanti tomorrow with the extraordinary, forward-looking book, The Blaft Book of Anti-Caste SF, that is surely a landmark in Indian literary history

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Meenakshi Shedde

12 children in 12 castes

We are told that he had eleven siblings, each as remarkable and wise as he was. One of them was a woodcutter, commissioned by a royal family

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RCB vs RR, IPL 2025: Bengaluru men wear the crown in battle of the 'Royals'

13 April,2025 07:14 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

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MI vs DC live, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians reach 154 runs after 16 overs

The IPL 2025 match between MI and DC has also marked the 50th appearance for Hardik Pandya as a captain in the league's history.

13 April,2025 08:52 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

MI vs DC, IPL 2025: Predicted playing XIs, head-to-head, injuries and more

MI under Hardik Pandya's captaincy has won just one match and will be eager to pull the sheets in their favour. The encounter promises to be a run fest for the spectators in Delhi. Cricket fans will expect another batting heroics from KL Rahul after his stellar knock against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in DC's previous clash

13 April,2025 06:33 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

MI vs DC: Where to watch, squads, pitch report, weather, live streaming and more

The 'Paltan' has been struggling in IPL 2025, having suffered four defeats in five matches. With only one win against its name, MI is placed in the ninth position on the points table

13 April,2025 06:32 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

"Just banter": Travis Head on spat with Maxwell, Stoinis

During the ninth over of the innings, Glenn Maxwell was brought into the attack. On the third and fourth deliveries of the over, Head slammed two consecutive sixes off Maxwell, which frustrated him

13 April,2025 10:52 AM IST | Hyderabad (Telangana) | ANI

Wicket wasn't easy, strike rotation wasn't as good, says Gill after loss to LSG

"We were behind the game but if we got a few quick wickets, we could take the match deep. We got a few wickets after the 10th over but the ball didn't stop as much as we thought it would

13 April,2025 10:50 AM IST | Lucknow | PTI

SRH's Abhishek Sharma concedes losing four back-to-back matches was hurting

"I have been waiting for them. My whole team was waiting for my parents because they've been lucky for SRH," he said. The opener added that the easy-paced wicket gave him options to invent and innovate his shots

13 April,2025 10:50 AM IST | Hyderabad | PTI

IPL 2025: Abhishek's iconic 141-run knock helps SRH get back on winning track

SRH openers Abhishek Sharma (55-ball 141) and Travis Head (66 off 37 balls) turn on the heat with fearless display of power-hitting as hosts chase down 246 against Punjab Kings; Shreyas Iyer’s blistering 82 off 36 balls goes in vain

13 April,2025 08:01 AM IST | Hyderabad | N Jagannath Das

IPL 2025: Markram, Pooran's stunning knocks help LSG seal victory by six wickets

With this innings, Pooran snatched back the Orange cap from GT’s Sai Sudharsan, who had taken over as top run-getter with his well-compiled 56 at the halfway stage of the match

13 April,2025 07:56 AM IST | Lucknow | Santosh Suri

SRH clinch victory in style with Abhishek Sharma’s historic 141 against Punjab

Abhishek’s blistering 141 off 55 balls, which included 14 boundaries and 10 sixes, shattered the record for the highest individual score by an Indian player in IPL history

12 April,2025 11:35 PM IST | Hyderabad | mid-day online correspondent

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IPL 2025: KKR vs RCB fever soars, fans exchange friendly banter outside stadium

As IPL 2025 kicked off today with a match between KKR and RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans gathered in large numbers electrifying the atmosphere outside the stadium. Fans of both teams engaged in friendly banter, exchanging playful jabs and passionate chants, setting the perfect tone for an intense season opener. From face-painted superfans to enthusiastic chants the IPL spirit is alive and kicking.

22 March,2025 09:21 PM IST