IPL 2021 Match 18: RR vs KKR - Head-to-head record, highest run-getters, top wicket-takers
3 years, 8 months ago

IPL 2021 Match 18: RR vs KKR - Head-to-head record, highest run-getters, top wicket-takers

The Hindu  

Two-time Indian Premier League champion Kolkata Knight Riders will square off against the inaugural season's winner Rajasthan Royals in match 18 of the 2021 IPL at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. HEAD-TO-HEAD: Kolkata has faced off against Rajasthan 23 times in the IPL since 2008, holding a 12-10 win-loss advantage in the process, while one game was washed out. During match 12 of IPL 2020 in Dubai, crucial contributions from Shubman Gill, Eoin Morgan, Shivam Mavi and Varun Chakravarthy overpowered Jofra Archer's 2/18 and Tom Curran's unbeaten 36-ball 54 as Kolkata defeated Rajasthan by 37 runs. During the reverse fixture at the same stadium, Eoin Morgan's unbeaten knock of 68 from 35 balls helped KKR post 191/7 in its alloted 20 overs.

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IPL 2025: Shreyas hopes to win league title with PBKS, excited to reunite with Ponting
5 days, 14 hours ago

IPL 2025: Shreyas hopes to win league title with PBKS, excited to reunite with Ponting

India Today  

Shreyas Iyer, likely captain of Punjab Kings, aims to extend his sensational trophy-winning run in 2025 and secure the Indian Premier League 2025 title for the franchise. PBKS acquired Shreyas for a whopping Rs 26.75 crore in the IPL 2025 auction after the batter led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title in 2024. Ricky Ponting, the newly appointed …

Ajinkya Rahane weighs up on KKR captaincy with 56-ball 98, powers Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final
1 week, 5 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane weighs up on KKR captaincy with 56-ball 98, powers Mumbai to Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final

Live Mint  

Veteran India Ajinkya Rahane once again made a statement for the job of Kolkata Knight Riders captaincy in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League as his swashbuckling 56-ball 98 powered Mumbai to the final of the ongoing Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy on Friday. Rahane, who came in after the early departure of Prithvi Shaw, added 78 runs for the …

Venkatesh Iyer's reveal, says he had a word with KKR before INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Do everything in your power...'
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Venkatesh Iyer's reveal, says he had a word with KKR before INR 23.75 crore buy: 'Do everything in your power...'

Hindustan Times  

All-rounder Venkatesh Iyer recently became the fourth-costliest pick in the history of the Indian Premier League after he was picked by Kolkata Knight Riders for INR 23.75 crore at the mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Venkatesh Iyer returned to the top of the order for KKR After the auction, KKR CEO Venky Mysore stated that Venkatesh Iyer had told …

IPL 2025: Full List Of Head Coaches For All 10 Teams
3 weeks ago

IPL 2025: Full List Of Head Coaches For All 10 Teams

ABP News  

All coaches in IPL 2025: The two-day IPL 2025 auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw a record-breaking Rs 639.15 crore spent. Here's a look at the head coaches of all 10 IPL teams for IPL 2025 season: Royal Challengers Bangalore: Andy Flower, appointed as head coach last season, will return for IPL 2025 to lead RCB. Chennai Super Kings: Stephen …

Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025: Report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Ajinkya Rahane, and not Venkatesh Iyer, likely to lead Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025: Report

Firstpost  

Rahane, who had previously played for KKR in 2022, had been bought at his base price of Rs 1.5 crore by defending champions during the final round of bidding in the IPL mega auction in Jeddah. After getting picked by Kolkata Knight Riders at his base price of Rs 1.5 crore in the, Ajinkya Rahane has emerged a strong candidate …

IPL: 10 auction strategies used by franchises to get the players they wanted
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IPL: 10 auction strategies used by franchises to get the players they wanted

Live Mint  

The Indian Premier League triennial auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on 24-25 November had as much game strategy as you see on the cricket field. Ponting’s huge gamble The new Punjab Kings coach, Ricky Ponting, who parted ways with Delhi Capitals, had the biggest purse for the auction, after retaining only two uncapped players. Nehra’s calculated bets Gujarat Titans got …

IPL 2025: Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab, says Livingstone
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IPL 2025: Bengaluru will suit me better than Punjab, says Livingstone

The Hindu  

England all-rounder Liam Livingstone expressed his excitement after he was bought by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League auction, stating that his new team would be a better fit for his playing style next season. Livingstone, who made his IPL debut in 2019 with Rajasthan Royals, spent the last three seasons with Punjab Kings where the middle-order batter …

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises
4 weeks ago

IPL Auction 2025 - An emotional homecoming: Top five players who returned to their former franchises

The Hindu  

With the Indian Premier League mega auction taking place every few years, most of the players are often forced to hop across different franchises. However, the IPL 2025 auction saw some iconic players return to the franchises they once called home, with Ravichandran Ashwin’s homecoming to Chennai Super Kings being the highlight. Here are the top five players who will …

Beyond Venkatesh Iyer: KKR face captaincy conundrum despite impressive IPL auction
4 weeks ago

Beyond Venkatesh Iyer: KKR face captaincy conundrum despite impressive IPL auction

India Today  

The IPL 2025 Auction is now behind us with all the teams filling up their squads for the new season. However, KKR are known for giving such roles to their trusted players, as was seen with Nitish during the IPL 2023 season when he captained the side in Shreyas Iyer's absence. However, it does seem like stumbling block for Rahane …

India batter, his wife burn KKR with savage 'royalty' dig after IPL 2025 auction snub: 'Not everyone can afford...'
4 weeks, 1 day ago

India batter, his wife burn KKR with savage 'royalty' dig after IPL 2025 auction snub: 'Not everyone can afford...'

Hindustan Times  

India batter Nitish Rana and his wife took a brutal dig at Kolkata Knight Riders after the franchise overlooked the cricketer during the mega auction for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League in Jeddah. Rana, who was part of KKR for six years, was roped in by Rajasthan Royals for INR 4.20 crore. Nitish Rana was ignored by …

IPL auctions: At 13, Vaibhav becomes youngest IPL player, sold for Rs 1.10 cr
4 weeks, 1 day ago

IPL auctions: At 13, Vaibhav becomes youngest IPL player, sold for Rs 1.10 cr

Deccan Chronicle  

Jeddah: Bihar's Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 13 years, became the youngest ever player to be picked by an IPL franchise while out-of-favour India seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar fetched a winning bid of Rs 10.75 crore from Royal Challengers Bengaluru on a largely predictable second day of the mega auction, here on Monday. The paucity of good seam bowling Indian all-rounders in the …

Ajinkya Rahane as new KKR captain? Venky Mysore opens up after IPL 2025 auction
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Ajinkya Rahane as new KKR captain? Venky Mysore opens up after IPL 2025 auction

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders CEO Venky Mysore opened up on the prospect of Ajinkya Rahane becoming the new captain of the team for the Indian Premier League 2025. Mysore said that the Knight Riders’ think tank will take into account all factors before zeroing in on a final decision. ‘I am extremely happy’ Mysore was also delighted with KKR ‘sticking to …

RR squad composition, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals predicted playing XI, full players list
4 weeks, 1 day ago

RR squad composition, IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals predicted playing XI, full players list

The Hindu  

Rajasthan Royals signed 20 players during the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction which happened in Jeddah. Ahead of the auction, Royals had retained six players - Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer and Sandeep Sharma. RR IPL 2025 Squad Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Sandeep Sharma, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, …

KKR squad composition, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders predicted playing XI, full players list
4 weeks, 1 day ago

KKR squad composition, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders predicted playing XI, full players list

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction was held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders bought seven players during the auction on the first day, and raised eyebrows by splurging on all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer. KKR IPL 2025 Squad Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, …

Kamlesh Nagarkoti: Plan to play entire SMAT and Vijay Hazare Trophy to regain rhythm
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Kamlesh Nagarkoti: Plan to play entire SMAT and Vijay Hazare Trophy to regain rhythm

The Hindu  

Kamlesh Nagarkoti made a successful return to cricket after over a year, picking up two wickets in four overs while conceding 23 runs in a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy match. “It was a good return, the bowling went well, and I didn’t feel any problem,” Nagarkoti told Sportstar after Rajasthan’s win over Mizoram on Monday. READ | Syed Mushtaq Ali …

IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹2.4 crores
4 weeks, 1 day ago

IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹2.4 crores

Hindustan Times  

Jeddah, : Indian batter Manish Pandey had a homecoming as he was roped in by Kolkata Knight Riders for ₹75 lakhs, while all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed was bought by Lucknow Super Giants and pacer Ishant Sharma was picked by Gujarat Titans for ₹75 lakh. IPL mega auction: Manish Pandey returns home to KKR, LSG picks Shahbaz for ₹ 2.4 crores Pandey, …

List of all players sold on IPL mega auction 2025 Day 2: RCB sign Bhuvneshwar, KKR bag Ajinkya Rahane
1 month ago

List of all players sold on IPL mega auction 2025 Day 2: RCB sign Bhuvneshwar, KKR bag Ajinkya Rahane

India TV News  

After record-breaking deals on Day 1 of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the teams entered the second day with a limited budget to build up their squad for the next season. Star fast bowlers Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Deepak Chahar were the top buys with the former joining RCB for a whopping price of Rs 10.75 crore. Delhi Capitals then signed …

IPL 2025 auction news: CEO Venky Mysore explains KKR’s bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer, says ‘crucial to maintain…’
1 month ago

IPL 2025 auction news: CEO Venky Mysore explains KKR’s bidding war for Venkatesh Iyer, says ‘crucial to maintain…’

Live Mint  

IPL 2025 auction news: Venky Mysore, the CEO of sporting franchise Kolkata Knight Riders, explained the team's rationale for the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. In a move that shocked and surprised many, the 2024 IPL champions team decided to drop their tournament-winning captain, Shreyas Iyer and instead launched an all-out bidding war …

KKR Team Players List IPL Auction 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full squad and complete players list
1 month ago

KKR Team Players List IPL Auction 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full squad and complete players list

Firstpost  

IPL Auction 2025 KKR team players list: Check out of full squad Kolkata Knight Riders and the complete players list after the 2025 IPL mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders welcomed back Venkatesh Iyer after he was acquired for Rs 23.75 crore at the in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday. KKR also signed South African …

IPL Auction: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer get massive deals in Marquee players set
1 month ago

IPL Auction: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer get massive deals in Marquee players set

India Today  

The Indian Premier League mega auction began in a thunderous manner as several big names were sold for a whopping price from the Marquee players set on Sunday, November 24 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. IPL 2025 Auction Day 1 Live The IPL champion skipper was finally sold for a whopping INR 26.75 Crore to Punjab Kings becoming the most expensive …

KKR Squad, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full list of players after auction
1 month ago

KKR Squad, IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders full list of players after auction

The Hindu  

The Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction was held on November 24 and 25 in Jeddah, with 577 players up for signing. KKR also signed South Africa speedster Anrich Nortje and West Indies T20I captain Rovman Powell. Here is how Kolkata Knight Riders looks after the IPL 2025 auction: KKR IPL 2025 Squad: Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre …

Shreyas Iyer sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore in IPL Auction 2025
1 month ago

Shreyas Iyer sold to Punjab Kings for Rs 26.75 crore in IPL Auction 2025

The Hindu  

Shreyas Iyer, who captained the Kolkata Knight Riders to its IPL title victory last season, became the most expensive signing in history of IPL when he was sold to PBKS for Rs 26.75 crore at the Indian Premier League auction held at the Abady Al-Johar Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday. Despite leading KKR to its third IPL title, …

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE updates: Complete list of players bought, retained
1 month ago

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE updates: Complete list of players bought, retained

Live Mint  

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders go into Indian Premier League 2025 auction seeking a captain after releasing Shreyas Iyer last month. Marquee Set 1: Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, Jos Buttler, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Mitchell Starc Marquee Set 2: KL Rahul, Yuzvendra Chahal, Liam Livingstone, David Miller, Mohammed Shami, Mohammed Siraj. KKR's full list of players bought in IPL 2025 …

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained
1 month ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained

Live Mint  

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be another franchise to look up to in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction on Sunday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. With Kohli highly unlikely to don the captain's hat again, RCB's primary focus would be to find a captain in the IPL 2025 mega auction after they let go Faf du Plessis. With three right-to-match …

Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained
1 month ago

Punjab Kings (PBKS) IPL 2025 full squad LIVE Updates: Complete list of players bought, retained

Live Mint  

Punjab Kings made most noise at Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Sunday as they shelled out ₹62.75 crore on Arshdeep Sing, Yuzvendra Chahal and Shreyas Iyer. Iyer could also be Punjab Kings' potential captain for IPL 2025. Unlike the other franchises, PBKS have a reputation of overhauling their whole squad during mega auctions.. Interestingly, …

IPL 2025 Auction updated list: Sold, unsold players of all 10 teams after Day 1
1 month ago

IPL 2025 Auction updated list: Sold, unsold players of all 10 teams after Day 1

The Hindu  

Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player ever to be sold at an Indian Premier League auction after the Lucknow Super Giants acquired the wicketkeeper-batter’s services for ₹27 crore at the Abadi Al Johar arena in Jeddah on Monday. Earlier, the title-winning captain of IPL 2024, Shreyas Iyer, had broken the all-time record, going for ₹26.75 crore to Punjab Kings. …

IPL mega auction: Very keen to get another crack, says Tamil Nadu’s Indrajith
1 month ago

IPL mega auction: Very keen to get another crack, says Tamil Nadu’s Indrajith

The Hindu  

B. Indrajith’s timing on Saturday was impeccable for two reasons. One, his bat produced a mellifluous sound as he middled the ball with authority on his way to 78, off 39 balls, for Tamil Nadu against Tripura at Holkar Stadium in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Two, his career-best effort in T20s came on the eve of the two-day IPL …

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: KKR, RR can’t exercise right-to-match card option; here’s why
1 month ago

IPL 2025 Mega Auction: KKR, RR can’t exercise right-to-match card option; here’s why

Live Mint  

The wait for the much-awaited Indian Premier League mega auction is almost here as the two-day event will be held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on November 24 and 25. For the IPL Auction 2025, the Board of Control for Cricket in India has finalised 366 Indian players and 208 overseas cricketers for the IPL 2025 edition. Since they retained their …

IPL Auction 2025: Uncapped high-value players set to ignite bidding wars
1 month ago

IPL Auction 2025: Uncapped high-value players set to ignite bidding wars

Firstpost  

The Indian Premier League 2025 Player Auction is not just about established stars, teams also look to buy uncapped high-value players who can deliver big at less price and we take a look at some underdogs who can spark bidding wars this time around. Teams that could eye Angkrish Raghuvanshi: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings …

IPL Auction: Chennai Super Kings will definitely go for KL Rahul, says Aakash Chopra
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL Auction: Chennai Super Kings will definitely go for KL Rahul, says Aakash Chopra

India Today  

Former India opener and commentator Aakash Chopra has tipped Chennai Super Kings to bid for KL Rahul, who is entering the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction pool after parting ways with Lucknow Super Giants. Rahul led LSG to playoff appearances in their first two IPL seasons, 2022 and 2023, but a disappointing seventh-place finish in 2024 prompted the team's …

Who are the top five players who are not going into the IPL auction 2025?
1 month, 1 week ago

Who are the top five players who are not going into the IPL auction 2025?

The Hindu  

A total of 577 players will go under the hammer in the Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24-25. READ: IPL 2025 auction: Full list of 577 players set to go under the hammer on November 24 and 25 However, a few big names will not be part of this year’s auction. | Photo …

IPL Auction prediction: Which players can KKR target with Rs 51 crore budget?
1 month, 1 week ago

IPL Auction prediction: Which players can KKR target with Rs 51 crore budget?

India Today  

Kolkata Knight Riders are the defending champions and hence, the focus will be on them in the upcoming Indian Premier League auction to be held in Jeddah on November 24 and 25. KKR: List of Retained Players Rinku Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh KKR: List of Released Players Nitish Rana, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Shreyas Iyer, …

East Bengal gets two red cards in one minute in Kolkata derby vs Mohammedan Sporting
1 month, 2 weeks ago

East Bengal gets two red cards in one minute in Kolkata derby vs Mohammedan Sporting

The Hindu  

East Bengal was reduced to nine men when two of its players were sent off, in their Indian Super League 2024-25 match against Mohammedan Sporting, at the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday. FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE: East Bengal vs Mohammedan Sporting LIVE SCORE, ISL 2024-25 The decision did not go down well in the East Bengal camp and …

Rinku Singh buys luxurious bungalow in home town: Know all about KKR batsman’s new Aligarh residence
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rinku Singh buys luxurious bungalow in home town: Know all about KKR batsman’s new Aligarh residence

Live Mint  

India’s star batsman Rinku Singh has bought a luxurious residential property in Aligarh, his hometown in Uttar Pradesh. Rinku had played 14 matches for KKR in IPL 2024, scoring 168 runs at a strike rate of 148.67. KKR retains Rinku Singh On October 31, Kolkata Knight Riders had announced that they have retained Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep …

IPL 2025 mega auction: Arshdeep Singh on KKRs’ radar, Kolkata franchise to go for Jos Buttler-like profile - Sources
1 month, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2025 mega auction: Arshdeep Singh on KKRs’ radar, Kolkata franchise to go for Jos Buttler-like profile - Sources

Live Mint  

Left-arm India pacer Arshdeep Singh might be on three-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders’ radar for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 mega auction which will be held in Jeddah in Riyadh on November 24 and 25. According to sources, Arshdeep is likely on his way to KKR as the Kolkata-based franchise is expected to go all guns for an all-Indian …

RR's Retention Strategy Focused on Young Indian Talent and Bowling Depth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

RR's Retention Strategy Focused on Young Indian Talent and Bowling Depth

Firstpost  

Rajasthan Royals prioritize young Indian talent in their IPL 2025 retention strategy. The franchise has retained Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Riyan Parag, who were instrumental in their playoff run in 2024. However, they will need to secure quality bowlers in the auction to build a competitive squad. The Royals have retained Dhruv Jurel, a surprising pick for a hefty …

KKR Retains Shreyas Iyer: A Look at the Factors That Influence Retention Decisions
1 month, 3 weeks ago

KKR Retains Shreyas Iyer: A Look at the Factors That Influence Retention Decisions

India Today  

KKR CEO Venky Mysore named Shreyas Iyer as one of their top retentions for the upcoming edition of the IPL. Despite the team's title win last year, Iyer's name was not included in the list. Mysore talked about the factors that need to fall in place for a team and player to agree on captaincy duties, emphasizing the importance of …

India Embraces Emerging Stars Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for T20I Series Against South Africa
2 months ago

India Embraces Emerging Stars Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak for T20I Series Against South Africa

India Today  

India have announced their 15-man squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa, with two notable first-time call-ups: Ramandeep Singh and Vijaykumar Vyshak. Ramandeep Singh, a 29-year-old all-rounder, showcased his big-hitting ability with 125 runs in the IPL final. Vijaykumar Vyshak, a 27-year-old right-arm medium pacer, impressed with 10 wickets in the Duleep Trophy. Both players will add fresh …

Mohammedan Sporting Set to Test Their Mettle Against Rising Kerala Blasters in ISL Opener
2 months ago

Mohammedan Sporting Set to Test Their Mettle Against Rising Kerala Blasters in ISL Opener

The Hindu  

Mohammedan Sporting faces a stern test as they host Kerala Blasters FC in the Indian Super League (ISL). Both teams enter the match hungry for victory, but Mohammedan's home crowd holds immense importance for their season campaign. The match presents a significant opportunity for Mohammedan to break their duck and register their first home win. The clash promises to be …

IPL 2025 Auction Rumor: KKR Considering Trading Captain Shreyas Iyer To MI For Suryakumar Yadav
4 months ago

IPL 2025 Auction Rumor: KKR Considering Trading Captain Shreyas Iyer To MI For Suryakumar Yadav

ABP News  

Kolkata Knight Riders are reportedly considering trading their captain Shreyas Iyer to Mumbai Indians in exchange for Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming Indian Premier League 2025 season, according to RevSportz journalist Rohit Juglan. If India's T20 captain decides he no longer wants to play for Mumbai Indians, fans could see him leading Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2025, with Shreyas …

Mitchell Starc reveals delayed IPL 2024 trophy ceremony 'killed' KKR's vibe, inside joke with Angkrish
5 months, 1 week ago

Mitchell Starc reveals delayed IPL 2024 trophy ceremony 'killed' KKR's vibe, inside joke with Angkrish

Firstpost  

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Mitchell Starc was particularly unimpressed with the delayed start of the IPL trophy ceremony. Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Mitchell Starc justified his hefty price tag of Rs 24.75 crore with consecutive match-winning performances in the IPL 2024 playoffs. PTI Mitchell Starc expressed his dissatisfaction with the post-match presentation ceremony following Kolkata Knight Riders’ IPL 2024 trophy winning …

LPL 2024: Kusal Perera's fastest ton, Shadab Khan's hat-trick highlight opening week
5 months, 2 weeks ago

LPL 2024: Kusal Perera's fastest ton, Shadab Khan's hat-trick highlight opening week

Hindustan Times  

The Lanka Premier League 2024 has had an electrifying opening week, with consistently high-scoring games leading to several thrilling finishes that have delighted capacity evening crowds. Pakistan leg-spin all-rounder Shadab led the bowlers' charge with a hat-trick against Kandy Falcons in the third game of the season in Pallekele. There have been numerous scintillating performances from some of the brightest …

Mohali: Mandeep, Abhishek take Agri King’s Knights into semis of Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup
6 months ago

Mohali: Mandeep, Abhishek take Agri King’s Knights into semis of Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup

Hindustan Times  

Riding on experience, Mandeep Singh and Abhishek Sharma, Agri King’s Knights recorded a fine 55-run win over Intersoft Titans in a match played during the ongoing second “Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup” being organised by the Punjab Cricket Association at the IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Monday. My hard work paid off: Abhishek Sharma Agri King’s Knights captain Abhishek Sharma has …

Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup gets rolling: Defending champions BLV Blasters get off to winning start
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sher-e-Punjab T20 Cup gets rolling: Defending champions BLV Blasters get off to winning start

Hindustan Times  

The domestic cricket season came a bit early for Punjab Cricket Association with the second of its own T20 league Sher-e-Punjab Cup getting underway at the IS Bindra PCA Stadium in Mohali on Monday, bringing joy for local spectators and providing a platform for state cricketers. The match, played under the floodlights in the evening between the defending champions BLV …

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad eclipsed by ruthless Kolkata Knight Riders
6 months, 2 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad eclipsed by ruthless Kolkata Knight Riders

The Hindu  

There is an overwhelming sense of emptiness when an event that many feverishly awaited ends. After matching each other stroke for stroke to become two of the league’s fastest-scoring teams, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad delivered the most lopsided final in the tournament’s history. RELATED: KKR vs SRH, IPL 2024 Final: Kolkata Knight Riders thumps listless Sunrisers Hyderabad to …

Gautam Gambhir's 'next step' in IPL adds fresh twist to India coaching role: 'KKR still 2 IPL trophies behind MI, CSK'
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir's 'next step' in IPL adds fresh twist to India coaching role: 'KKR still 2 IPL trophies behind MI, CSK'

Hindustan Times  

Will he or won't he? Returning to Kolkata Knight Riders as the mentor of the franchise, Gambhir guided Shreyas Iyer and Co. to their third Indian Premier League title in the 2024 season. Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma greets Kolkata Knight Riders' mentor Gautam Gambhir at the end of the Indian Premier League Twenty20 cricket match Following KKR's win over Sunrisers …

KKR domination in IPL 2024: 5 amazing stats will leave you surprised
6 months, 3 weeks ago

KKR domination in IPL 2024: 5 amazing stats will leave you surprised

Live Mint  

Kolkata Knight Riders defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday to clinch the IPL 2024 title, their first in 10 years. Top 5 stats that showcase KKR's domination in IPL 2024: 1) KKR never lost during a run chase: KKR had the privilege of batting second on five occasions during the 2024 IPL season and the Shreyas Iyer-led franchise emerged victorious on …

Letters to The Editor — May 28, 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Letters to The Editor — May 28, 2024

The Hindu  

Making light of fire safety The fire accidents, at Rajkot and in a children’s hospital in east Delhi, are shocking. It should be made mandatory to have a fire audit every year not only in hospitals but also in places where people congregate in large numbers. The fire evacuation plan must also undergo checks. Dr. Rajamahendran, Pillayarkulam, Tamil Nadu At …

IPL 2024: Bowling supremacy the key to KKR’s title run
6 months, 4 weeks ago

IPL 2024: Bowling supremacy the key to KKR’s title run

Hindustan Times  

For all the talk of not backing down from their audacious brand of batting, Sunrisers Hyderabad perhaps lost the IPL final even before a ball was bowled when Abhishek Sharma was asked to take strike against Mitchell Starc. In a season where 200 plus scores came thick and fast, KKR’s run rate of 10.71 has been the best for any …

IPL Final 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders achieve unique record, become only team in history to...
6 months, 4 weeks ago

IPL Final 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders achieve unique record, become only team in history to...

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After defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by eight wickets on Sunday at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium, Kolkata Knight Riders secured their third Indian Premier League title and their first in ten years, thanks to an all-around performance that included fiery spells by Mitchell Starc and Andre Russell and a half-century by Venkatesh Iyer. With an 8-wicket victory over SRH in the tournament final, …

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