IPL 2025: Boys actually played their roles well, says skipper Iyer as PBKS dismantle LSG

IANS | April 1, 2025 11:48 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings delivered a statement performance, bulldozing Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by eight wickets at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. Leading from the front, the Punjab skipper emphasized the importance of mindset over team combinations after his side outclassed LSG in all facets of the game.

IPL 2025: We were 20-30 runs short, says Pant after LSG's 8-wicket defeat to PBKS

IANS | April 1, 2025 11:36 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Skipper Rishabh Pant admitted that his team was "20 to 30 runs short" as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) succumbed to a crushing eight-wicket defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. LSG struggled to keep up with a rampant Punjab outfit that dictated terms in both bowling and batting.

IPL 2025: Clinical all-round display helps Punjab Kings thrash Lucknow Super Giants

IANS | April 1, 2025 11:12 PM

Lucknow, April 1 (IANS) Punjab Kings put up a masterclass in both bowling and batting as they steamrolled Lucknow Super Giants by eight wickets with 22 balls to spare in Match 13 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday. It was a ruthless display from the visitors, who outclassed LSG in all departments to claim their second consecutive win in the tournament.

Adani Invitational Golf: Thangaraja, Talwar tied for lead after Round One

IANS | April 1, 2025 8:33 PM

Greater Noida (U.P.), April 1 (IANS) Sri Lankan golfer N. Thangaraja and Greater Noida’s Saptak Talwar, playing at his home course, handed over scores of five-under 67 to share the lead after Round One of the INR 1.5 crore Adani Invitational Golf Championship 2025 at the Jaypee Greens Golf & Spa Resort here on Tuesday.

Man City manager Guardiola confirms Haaland is out for up to seven weeks

IANS | April 1, 2025 8:17 PM

New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that star striker Erling Haaland is expected to be sidelined for "five, six, seven weeks" due to an ankle injury. If Haaland returns after five weeks, he could be fit in time for City's Premier League fixture against Southampton on May 10. However, if his recovery takes the full seven weeks, he could be in danger of missing the FA Cup final on May 17—should City overcome Nottingham Forest in the semi-final.