Mitchell Starc picked up four wickets as a disciplined bowling performance helped Kolkata Knight Riders seal a 24-run victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League on Friday. Chasing a below-par 170, Mumbai lost wickets at regular intervals to be bowled out for 145 off 18.5 overs at the Wankhede Stadium.

Venkatesh Iyer's fighting half-century topped a similar effort by Suryakumar Yadav as Mitchell Star's four-fer helped Kolkata Knight Riders beat Mumbai Indians by 24 runs in a low-scoring Match 51 of Indian Premier League, securing their first win at the Wankhede after 2012 and second over at the iconic venue.

Kolkata Knight Riders' bowling unit delivered a cohesive performance to secure a 24-run victory over five-time champions Mumbai Indians in an IPL match on Friday. While KKR's batsmen faltered by scoring only 169 runs and getting bowled out, with Venkatesh Iyer top-scoring with 70, Mumbai Indians' batting lineup struggled even more on a challenging wicket that required both skill and patience. They were dismissed for 145 in 18.5 overs, effectively ending their chances in the tournament, which has

Debutant opening batsman Tanzid Hasan rode his luck Friday to hit an unbeaten 67 and guide Bangladesh to an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in the first T20 international in Chittagong. The hosts raced to 126-2 in under 16 overs after bowling out Zimbabwe for 124, with Towhid Hridoy finishing unbeaten on 33.

England Women's cricket coach Jon Lewis revealed Friday he is using artificial intelligence to aid team selection, saying the technology helped his side square last season's Ashes. Lewis first became familiar with the work of London-based PSi when he took charge of the UP Warriorz franchise in India's Women's Premier League.

Veteran Mumbai Indians spinner Piyush Chawla achieved a historic milestone on Friday by becoming the second-highest wicket-taker in Indian Premier League history. The 35-year-old accomplished this feat during the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. At the top of the list is Rajasthan Royals' spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has taken 200 wickets.

Mumbai Indians' pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah displayed his ongoing dominance in the Indian Premier League with another outstanding three-wicket haul. The right-arm pacer delivered impressive figures of 3/18 against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday.

Looking for their first win at the Wankhede since 2012, KKR were knocked over for par 169 by the MI on Friday. With 6 wins in 9 matches, KKR currently sit at the second spot on the points table. MI on the other hand are languishing at the ninth spot with just three wins in 10 games.

Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya had an elegant response to Kolkata Knight Riders' formidable batsman Sunil Narine during their IPL 2024 match at a packed Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Friday. Entering the attack in the fifth over, Pandya was initially greeted by Narine with a huge six over square leg. However, Pandya quickly turned his initial disappointment into triumph when he returned to clean-bowl Narine with his second delivery, dismissing the dangerous batsman for just 8 runs.

Rinku Singh shouldn't be disheartened by his exclusion from India's T20 World Cup squad as it was pure tactical decision by team management to ask for an extra spinner taking pitches in the Caribbean into account, former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Friday.

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders. With 6 wins in 9 matches, KKR currently sit at the second spot on the points table. MI, on the other hand, are languishing at the ninth spot with just three wins in 10 games.

The five-time champions Mumbai Indians seem unlikely to reach the IPL 2024 playoffs, even though they still have five more games to play. During the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Friday, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya recognized the team's tough season but promised to continue striving and giving their best in the remaining matches.

Former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif believes instead of having four spinners, India would have taken three and added Rinku Singh to the squad for the ICC T20 World Cup, starting next month.

Former cricketer Rashid Latif has came out in support of the Pakistan Cricket Board's thought behind sending the senior men's team for training at an Army camp.

In his first season in the IPL as the head coach of LSG, Justin Langer has done pretty well so far with him and skipper KL Rahul maintaining their side's position in top four of the points table. With 6 wins and 4 losses, Lucknow currently sit at the third spot on the table.

In a heartwarming gesture, MS Dhoni presented his signed jersey to Chennai Super Kings pacer Mustafizur Rahman. Mustafizur shared his excitement on social media by posting a photo with the legendary cricketer and including a touching message. Chennai Super Kings are currently placed fifth in the points tally, with a balanced performance in the tournament so far.

Will Jacks, a rising batting star for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, experienced an unbelievable moment when Virat Kohli rejoiced in his game-changing hundred against the Gujarat Titans. The young RCB prodigy's outstanding performance propelled his team to achieve the quickest successful pursuit of a target exceeding 200 runs in the IPL's history.

KKR is presently second in the standings thanks to Narine's scorching innings, which included a century, two half-tons, and almost a dozen wickets. If Narine's charismatic play holds true this season, the two-time winners have a good chance of ending their ten-year winning drought in the IPL. Co-owner Shah Rukh Khan claims that the club's philosophy depended heavily on Narine and his countryman Andre Russell, and that any injury to one of them was like a body blow to the side.

The 103-year-old CSK superfan S Ramdas received an autographed jersey from MS Dhoni and the moment was captured in a video that the Chennai franchise shared on social media. Ramdas, a former British Military servant, gained recognition after a video that showed him expressing his love for cricket and enjoying watching T20 matches.

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Lucknow Super Giants fan, Venkatesh Palanichamy, gained internet fame for celebrating the team's victory at MA Chidambaram Stadium. LSG rewarded him with a special experience at Ekana stadium and a meeting with captain KL Rahul.

In a social media video shared by MI, Surya was seen instructing South African batsman Dewald Brevis on mastering the 'supla' shot during a training session at the Wankhede Stadium, ahead of the team's Indian Premier League match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. MI have won only 3 of their 10 matches so far this season.

Former Indian fast bowler S Sreesanth and Australian all-rounder Tom Moody have endorsed Hardik Pandya's selection for India's T20 World Cup squad, citing his dynamic contributions and past performances. Sreesanth praised Pandya's ability to lead the country. Pandya's confidence was boosted by his recovery from an ankle injury and appointment as Mumbai Indians' captain.

Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched a thrilling one-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL match on Thursday, thanks to Bhuvneshwar Kumar's remarkable final over. The intense battle saw explosive batting performances and a tense finish, keeping the spectators on the edge of their seats till the last ball of the match.

Ponting discusses son Fletcher's cricket passion and family involvement with Delhi Capitals. Fletcher enjoys cricket, practices with IPL franchise, forms bonds with players. Ponting values family support in his cricket career.

Ricky Ponting, former Australian cricket maestro and coach of Delhi Capitals, discussed the evolution of T20 cricket and batting strategies. He highlighted the transformative impact of player rule, which liberated batters by allowing them to hit from the first ball, abandoning traditional settling-in periods.

Before the Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2024 clash with the Mumbai Indians on Friday, Gautam Gambhir reminisced about his days as KKR captain, sharing insights on the batsman who caused him the most apprehension, even leading to restless nights. Gambhir is currently the mentor of KKR, who won IPL titles in 2012 and 2014 under Gambhir's captaincy.

Ajay Jadeja recommended Virat Kohli opening the innings and captain Rohit Sharma at three for T20 World Cup. Jadeja supported Hardik Pandya despite his poor form. India will play their opening match against Ireland on June 5 after announcing their squad of 15 players for the prestigious competition earlier this week.

Rohit Sharma's performance in IPL 2024 has been inconsistent, despite a promising start and a century against Chennai Super Kings. In his last three innings, he has struggled to reach double figures, raising concerns about his form ahead of the T20 World Cup. Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has provided an in-depth analysis of Rohit's struggle as a batter.

For a while now, Virat has been batting as an opener for his IPL team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Continuing in the same position this season, he has already amassed 500 runs, which includes a century and four fifties. While he has always batted at the No. 3 postiion in T20Is, Kohli remains an option to open for India at the upcoming T20 World Cup.

CSK faces bowling crisis with injuries to key players. Mustafizur Rahman departs for international duty, adding to the team's challenges. Fleming remains hopeful for a turnaround as CSK strives for improvement in the upcoming matches. During Wednesday's seven-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings here, Super Kings were forced to operate on thin bowling resources.

New Zealand paceman Tim Southee emphasized the need for bowlers to adapt to the dynamic nature of Twenty20 cricket, as teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings set new scoring benchmarks. He also highlighted the challenge of relentless batting assaults and the need for bowlers to adapt in the Indian Premier League.

Ahead of Mumbai Indians' home game against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL on Friday, Rohit was seen embracing KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer and wicketkeeper KS Bharat in a video shared by MI on social media . He also engaged in a brief chat with Rinku Singh, one of the four reserve players for India's T20 World Cup squad, before greeting KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir.

KKR faces MI at Wankhede. MI needs wins for playoffs against confident KKR. Rohit must focus on T20 World Cup players' performances for India's middle-order.

Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Riyan Parag acknowledged his performance and team's prospects after a one-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL. He admitted he was not in his best form and tried to learn from his mistakes. Parag and Yashasvi Jaiswal fought back, but SRH's Pat Cummins and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's death bowling left the Royals short of victory.

Ajit Agarkar's had to take a tough call on Rinku Singh's T20 exclusion due to experience preference amid public outcry. Squad decisions based on team combinations, conditions uncertainty, and needed skills for the World Cup. Despite calls for introducing fresh blood in India's T20 team, the selectors chose to go with experience yet again.

Virat has touched the 500-run mark in this IPL, showcasing a remarkable performance with a century and four half-centuries, while maintaining a commendable strike rate of 147.49, which certainly cannot be deemed as subpar. The T20 World Cup, jointly hosted by West Indies and USA, will see India facing Ireland, Pakistan, Canada and USA in the initial group stage.

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a nail-biting one-run win against Rajasthan Royals in a high-stakes IPL match. The intense battle saw dramatic twists and turns, culminating in a thrilling finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

India's T20 World Cup strategy heavily relies on spinners, with a focus on middle-order power through Shivam Dube. Captain Rohit Sharma emphasizes the importance of team balance and versatility in the squad selection process. While Ravindra Jadeja and Axar Patel are the left-arm spinning allrounders in the squad, Kuldeep Yadav and Yuzvendra Chahal are the two wrist spinners.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by one run against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League on Thursday, thanks to unbeaten performances by Nitish Kumar, Travis Head, and Heinrich Klaasen. Rajasthan Royals managed 200/7, after a missed full toss by Rovman Powell off Bhuvneshwar Kumar, which was resolved by an LBW decision.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the IPL match against Rajasthan Royals, securing a one-run victory on Thursday. Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned figures of 3 for 41, while Travis Head and Nitish Kumar Reddy contributed to a 96-run stand off 47 deliveries. Heinrich Klaasen and Reddy helped Hyderabad surpass the 200-run mark for the fifth time in the tournament.

Even before she was born, scans revealed multiple bends in Vijaya Deepika Gangapatnam's bones. Her father says the 13-year-old is like fragile due to her rare Brittle Bone Disease, which resulted in 45 fractures. However, her life now appears to possess more strength than fragility as she defies fate to pursue a career as a para table tennis player.

All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy showcased his batting prowess in a victory for Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals, earning praise from cricketing pundits and teammates. Former India batter Mohammad Kaif and Irfan Pathan praised Reddy's shot-making ability, particularly against experienced bowlers like Yuzvendra Chahal, and his ability to reach highs with his shoulders.

In a thrilling encounter, Nitish Reddy's exceptional batting display stole the spotlight as he smashed an unbeaten 76 off just 42 balls, while Travis Head's composed 58 off 44 deliveries bolstered SRH's innings, propelling them to a formidable total of 201/3. SRH got off to a flying start as Bhuvneshwar struck early, claiming two wickets in a magnificent first over. Despite a spirited effort from the RR batsmen, including a valiant knock from Rovman Powell, Bhuvi's final delivery proved decisive

With 13 runs needed in the last over, seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who began the game with two wickets in the first over, conceded 11 runs from the first five deliveries of his final over. With two runs needed off the last ball of the match, Bhuvneshwar trapped the dangerous Rajasthan Royals batter Rovman Powell lbw on the last ball to clinch a dramatic win.

With Rajasthan Royals needing two runs to win off the last delivery, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had already claimed two wickets, delivered a nerve-wracking full toss that trapped Rovman Powell (27), leaving Rajasthan Royals stranded at 200 for seven while chasing a target of 202. The ever-calm Bhuvneshwar categorically stated that he wasn't thinking much and kept his focus on process.

The IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals showcased the thrilling essence of T20 cricket, with momentum shifting constantly throughout the game, keeping the outcome uncertain until the final ball was delivered.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar delivered a sensational final over to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad to a narrow one-run victory in a last-ball thriller against Rajasthan Royals, keeping their IPL playoff hopes alive on Thursday. With two runs needed off the last ball, Bhuvneshwar (3/41) trapped Rovman Powell (27) lbw with a full toss, leaving RR stranded at 200 for seven while chasing a target of 202.

Travis Head's controversial run-out decision by the third umpire sparked uproar on social media when the Australian batsman was ruled not out despite his bat being in the air during the IPL 2024 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The Rajasthan team, including Kumar Sangakkara, expressed disbelief and sought clarification from the fourth umpire.