IPL 2025: MI just need collective performances to win by a big margin, says Deepak Chahar

IANS | April 12, 2025 7:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Two of Mumbai Indians' four defeats in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 came by 12 runs, meaning only two sixes were the difference between winning and losing for the five-time champions. Fast-bowling all-rounder Deepak Chahar admitted the side hasn’t yet peaked as a unit, and felt a collective strong performance will lead them to a big victory.

IPL 2025: Eshan Malinga debuts as Punjab elect to bat against Hyderabad

IANS | April 12, 2025 7:25 PM

Hyderabad, April 12 (IANS) Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bat first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 27 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Saturday. The 22-year-old Sri Lanka pacer, Eshan Malinga, will make his IPL debut for Sunrisers Hyderabad, replacing compatriot Kamindu Mendis, whereas Punjab Kings decided to go ahead with the same playing XI.

IWL 2024-25: Bibicha, Karishma secure survival for Kickstart FC

IANS | April 12, 2025 6:55 PM

Bengaluru, April 12 (IANS) Kickstart FC mathematically ensured survival in the Indian Women's League (IWL) 2024-25 after a 2-0 win over Sethu FC at the Bangalore Football Stadium here on Saturday. All the damage was done early in the first half as Laishram Bibicha Devi and Karishma Shirvoikar scored in the 14th and 17th minutes, respectively.

PSL 2025: Litton Das ruled out due to thumb injury, McDermott named as replacement

IANS | April 12, 2025 6:30 PM

Karachi, April 12 (IANS) Karachi Kings and Bangladesh wicketkeeper-batter Litton Das has been ruled out of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 season after sustaining a thumb injury during a training session on Saturday, the franchise has informed. The silver category signing was eagerly awaited by Karachi fans, but an unfortunate blow during practice prematurely ended his campaign before it even began.

IPL 2025: Shardul, Bishnoi brace thwarts GT after Gill and Sudharshan fifties

IANS | April 12, 2025 5:57 PM

Lucknow, April 12 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants pulled things back in their favour with some excellent bowling after fifties by openers Shubman Gill (60) and Sai Sudharsan (53) and restricted Gujarat Titans to 180/6 in 20 overs in Match 26 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Saturday.

Formula 1: Sainz already exceeding expectations at Williams, says team principal Vowles

IANS | April 12, 2025 5:15 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Williams Team Principal James Vowles has heaped praise on Carlos Sainz, claiming the Spanish driver is delivering more than expected just a few races into his tenure with the Grove-based outfit. After securing Sainz’s signature for the 2025 season following Ferrari’s blockbuster move to sign Lewis Hamilton, Vowles now believes his investment is already paying dividends, both on and off the track.

Women's WC Qualifier: Pakistan's Fatima Sana hoping for 'more good things' ahead of WI clash

IANS | April 12, 2025 4:36 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Pakistan captain Fatima Sana believes that her best is yet to come after she claimed figures of 4-23 in their six-wicket win over Scotland in the ICC Women's World Cup Qualifier 2025 in Lahore. Hosts Pakistan registered back-to-back wins against Ireland and Scotland to start the tournament on a high. They will next take on the West Indies in Lahore on Monday.