WPL 2025: Really happy with the way we played today, says Harmanpreet after MI reach final

IANS | March 14, 2025 12:01 AM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) After Mumbai Indians marched into their second WPL final with a 47-run win over Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator, captain Harmanpreet Kaur said she was really happy with the way her team played in Thursday’s clash at the Brabourne Stadium. On a fresh pitch, knocks of 77 each from Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt, along with a breathtaking 36 from captain Harmanpreet Kaur, took MI to a massive 213/4. In defence of the massive total, Hayley shined by picking 3-31, as GG were bowled out for 166 in 19.2 overs.

IML 2025: Yuvraj smashes 7 sixes as India Masters thrash Australia Masters in semis

IANS | March 13, 2025 11:54 PM

Raipur, March 13 (IANS) Cricketing nostalgia was at its peak as the India Masters rode a power-packed half-century from Yuvraj Singh and a four-wicket burst from left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem to storm into the final of the International Masters League (IML) 2025, hammering the Australia Masters by 94 runs in the first semifinal.

Yuzvendra Chahal returns to Northamptonshire for 2025 County cricket season

IANS | March 13, 2025 11:43 PM

New Delhi, March 13 (IANS) India leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal will return to Northamptonshire for the 2025 County Championship cricket season. Chahal played for the club in 2024, and his contract for this year will run from June until the end of the season once his IPL 2025 commitments with Punjab Kings are over.

WPL 2025: Matthews, Sciver-Brunt and Harmanpreet carry MI to massive 213/4

IANS | March 13, 2025 9:30 PM

Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Hayley Matthews and Nat Sciver-Brunt hit 77 runs each while captain Harmanpreet Kaur smashed a breathtaking 36 at the back-end as Mumbai Indians posted 213/4 in 20 overs against Gujarat Giants in the Eliminator clash of the 2025 Women's Premier League (WPL) at the Brabourne Stadium here on Thursday.

IPL 2025: Punjab Kings begin training camp at Dharamsala before start of season

IANS | March 13, 2025 8:33 PM

Dharamsala, March 13 (IANS) Punjab Kings (PBKS) have begun their training camp ahead of the commencement of Season 18 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here on Thursday, starting their preparations for the mega event at the picturesque Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) stadium in Dharamshala. The camp has been designed to fine-tune the team’s strategy ahead of the tournament as the players train under the coaching staff to get in the groove.

IPL 2025: Dwayne Bravo eyes stability with his new role at KKR

IANS | March 13, 2025 7:51 PM

Kolkata, March 13 (IANS) The newly appointed mentor of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Dwayne Bravo, has made it clear that the defending champions will stick to their winning formula in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they prepare for the 2025 season. While Bravo brings his own style, he emphasised the importance of continuity, drawing insights from former mentor Gautam Gambhir, who led KKR to their third title last year before taking charge of the Indian team.