The Knight Riders were beaten by seven wickets by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament-opener while the Royals were given a 44-run drubbing by Sunrisers Hyderabad.
IPL 2025: What KKR, RR should do to bounce back as they meet soon after losing opening clashes
Title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals aim for a turnaround in their IPL performances after recent defeats. KKR, beaten by RCB, struggled with bowling while RR faced difficulties against Sunrisers Hyderabad. The upcoming match on Wednesday in Guwahati offers both teams an opportunity to reassess and improve their gameplay.
IPL 2025: KKR, RR eye batting, bowling overhaul to bounce back
Guwahati, Mar 25: Outmuscled in their previous matches, title-holders Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals will eye a quick course correction in ever aspect when they face each other in an IPL match here on Wednesday. The Knight Riders were beaten by seven wickets by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the tournament-opener while the Royals were given a 44-run drubbing by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The common theme in those defeats was how the seemingly powerful batting and bowling units of KKR and [] The post IPL 2025: KKR, RR eye batting, bowling overhaul to bounce back appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Power Grid shares in focus after acquisition of 3 project SPVs for nearly Rs 44 cr
Power Grid Corporation of India has acquired three project SPVs for a total of Rs 43.73 crore to enhance power infrastructure in Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. These projects will follow the BOOT model, involving the development of substations and transmission lines.
Shri Ahimsa Naturals IPO to open for subscription today. Check issue price, GMP, other details
Shri Ahimsa Naturals opens its IPO with a price band of Rs 113-119 per share aiming to raise Rs 73.81 crore. The company, focusing on caffeine extraction, will issue 6,202,800 equity shares with a minimum lot size of 1,200 shares. Proceeds will fund general corporate purposes and a new manufacturing unit in Rajasthan.
Will Kishan 2.0 be unleashed at SRH?
After spending seven seasons at Mumbai Indians, the 26-year-old wicketkeeper-batter has moved to a power-packed Hyderabad outfit. He has started promisingly for his new franchise with a century on debut, against Rajasthan Royals; he will need to build on this to have a chance of getting back into the Indian team in the longer run
Huge Row In Rajasthan Over Rana Sanga Explained
A massive row over history is brewing in Rajasthan after a Samajwadi Party leader made a remark about Rana Sanga, the 16th Century ruler of Mewar, that riled up the leaders in Rajasthan, where Rana Sanga and his grandson Rana Pratap are revered.
Rajasthan: 23-year-old man kills self after altercation with wife
A 23-year-old man allegedly ended life by jumping before a moving train on Delhi-Mumbai railway line in front of his wife over an altercation on Monday
Rajasthan's renewable energy projects face cost hikes and delays due to new land registration laws requiring companies to pay stamp duties. These changes increase land expenses by 8%-10%, affecting the overall project cost. Land expenses already account for about one-fifth of total project costs.
Experts highlight water harvesting measures taken in Rajasthan, Meghalaya
A.P. Pollution Control Board, in coordination with GVMC and the District Legal Services Authority, organises workshop on glacier preservation to mark World Water Day
'I won't play for myself ...': Yohanan recalls Sanju Samson's selflessness
Sanju Samson, captain of Rajasthan Royals and Kerala cricket team, is praised for his selflessness and team-first approach. During challenging matches, he emphasises winning over personal milestones and leads by example. Former pacer Tinu Yohanan shared anecdotes highlighting Samson's leadership skills and support for teammates, showcasing his commitment to team success and player development.
Why Harbhajan Singh thinks letting go of Ishan Kishan may have cost Mumbai Indians dearly
Harbhajan Singh commented on Mumbai Indians' decision to release Ishan Kishan after Kishan's impressive performance for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2025. Kishan played a key role in SRH's win against Rajasthan Royals by scoring a swift century. Singh believes Mumbai Indians may regret letting him go. Despite a strong effort, Rajasthan Royals couldn't match SRH's total.
Training double to scoring maiden IPL ton: Ishan Kishan's redemption story
Ishan Kishan story of redemption is way more compelling than his stylish 45-ball-century on his Sunrisers Hyderabad debut in the IPL against Rajasthan Royals here on Sunday
Harbhajan Singh faced backlash for a racially insensitive comment about Jofra Archer during an IPL 2025 match. Archer struggled, giving away 76 runs, setting a new IPL record for most expensive bowling figures. Sunrisers Hyderabad, with power performances, scored 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals, just short of their own record, leading to a strong victory.
IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan receives warm welcome after match-winning century vs Rajasthan Royals - Watch
The talented left-hander was a valuable player for Mumbai Indians before being acquired by SRH in this year's IPL mega-auctions.
'Ishan Kishan celebrations were aimed at India selectors and Rohit'
Ishan Kishan smashed an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls, propelling Sunrisers Hyderabad to a 44-run victory over Rajasthan Royals. Dropped from the BCCIs central contracts last year, Kishans explosive performance and celebration signaled his return to form and sent a strong message to Indian selectors and captain Rohit Sharma. After a dominant win against Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad will next face Lucknow Super Giants on Thursday at the same venue.
Rajasthan Man Jumps Before Train After Dispute With Wife
A 23-year-old man allegedly ended life by jumping before a moving train on Delhi-Mumbai railway line in front of his wife over an altercation, police said on Monday.
In the second match of this years IPL, SRH registered 286 runs against Rajasthan Royals. With this, they recorded the most number of 250+ totals in IPL history.
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34 arrested for black market sale of SRH vs RR IPL tickets
HYDERABAD: The Special Operations Teams (SOT) of Malkajgiri have arrested 34 individuals over the past three days for illegally selling Indian Premier League (IPL) tickets for the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) match on the black market. According to Rachakonda police, the operation was initiated following a tip-off. During the crackdown, they seized a total of 138 tickets being sold at inflated prices. Since only four tickets can be purchased per email ID online, these individuals exploited the system by buying tickets online and subsequently attempting to sell them illegally at higher rates, an official told TNIE. The investigation revealed that the original ticket prices for the stadium ranged from Rs 750 to Rs 2,750. However, the accused attempted to profit by selling these tickets at double the rates. Notably, tickets priced at Rs 8,000 were also available, but the accused did not attempt to sell those. Authorities reported that two persons were apprehended on March 21, 14 on March 22, and another 18 on March 18. The accused included students, unemployed, and working professionals.
Govt staff, teachers stage hunger strike demand reverting to old pension scheme
CHENNAI: The state government employees and teachers who are members of JACTTO-GEO staged a hunger strike at all district headquarters across Tamil Nadu on Sunday, pressing for their 10-point charter of demands, which included reverting to the old pension scheme (OPS) instead of the contributory pension scheme (CPS). In Chennai, government employees and teachers were on hunger strike in Ezhilagam. Talking to reporters, office-bearers of the JACTTO-GEO (Joint Action Council of Tamil Nadu Teachers Organisations and Government Employees Organisation) said that the state government should make announcements about fulfilling the demands of the government employees by April 30 when the ongoing session of the state Assembly comes to an end. Otherwise, the government employees will decide their future course of action, they said. Asked whether the JACTTO-GEO office-bearers still have the confidence that the government would fulfil their demands as four years have passed since the present government assumed office, the office-bearers said, In the past, 1.76 lakh government employees were dismissed in one go. But now the situation is not that worse. This government is saying that our demands will be considered. We still have hope. But we will not give up our protests until our demands are accepted. The office-bearers held discussions with Chief Minister MK Stalin on March 13 and expressed confidence that their demands would be met soon. However, they expressed disappointment when they could not find any announcement regarding their primary demand to revert to the old pension scheme in the budget session. Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu, however, made certain announcements, including restoration of leave encashment. Meanwhile, the long-time struggle of the JACTTO-GEO received support from the Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam led by actor Vijay. Expressing his full support to the demands of the government employees and teachers, Vijay, in a statement here, said the DMK had failed to fulfil its electoral promise of reverting to the old pension scheme. Due to the deceitful action of the DMK government, the employees and teachers were forced to stage protests on their holiday (Sunday). This shows that the DMK government does not regard their protest as a matter of concern, he added. Vijay also said Rajasthan, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Punjab and Himachal Pradesh have already reverted to the old pension scheme, and recently Karnataka also announced that it would bring back the old pension scheme soon. But why is the DMK government, which claims to be a pioneer on many initiatives, turning Nelsons eye to the vital demand of its employees in reverting to the old pension scheme? he asked.
Ton-up Kishan fashions 44 run win for Sunrisers Hyderabad over Rajasthan
HYDERABAD, Mar 23: Ishan Kishans blitzkrieg trumped the heroic efforts from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as Sunrisers Hyderabad buried Rajasthan Royals under a deluge of runs to start its IPL 2025 campaign in style with a 44-run win here on Sunday. After Travis Head teed off with a 31-ball-67 adding 94 for the opening stand with Abhishek Sharma, Kishan (106 not out off 47 balls) smashed a 45-ball-100 in his first appearance for the new franchise as Sunrisers Hyderabad [] The post Ton-up Kishan fashions 44 run win for Sunrisers Hyderabad over Rajasthan appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
3 Men Burnt Alive After Bike Comes In Contact With Wire In Rajasthan: Cops
Three men were allegedly burnt alive after their motorcycle came in contact with a broken high-tension wire in Rajasthan's Nagaur district on Sunday, police said.
Jaspreet Kaur breaks powerlifting national record, Sheetal edges Payal for gold in archery
NEW DELHI: Punjab powerlifter Jaspreet Kaur grabbed a share of the spotlight with two 'special' archers as she bettered her own the national record in 45kg category to win the gold on the fourth day of the Khelo India Para Games (KIPG) here on Sunday. The 31-year-old became the first athlete in this edition of KIPG to break a national record, surpassing her previous best of 100kg set in 2023, when she also won gold in the same event. I wanted to perform even better this time around. Shattering a national record has also helped me climb up the national rankings, Kaur told SAI Media. Gaining 16kg in strength over two years was no easy feat, and Kaur underwent intense training, researched new techniques, and adjusted her diet to maintain peak fitness. However, her biggest challenge was dealing with anxiety. I made my debut in 2022 at the nationals. So, I always felt I was quite new to the sport. It took me a while to realise that to develop strength and muscle, it would take time. It does not happen overnight. It took me three years to deliver such performances, said Kaur, who had polio at the age of three. Meanwhile, Manish set a new national record in the 54kg category, lifting 166kg to claim gold. In a highly anticipated compound archery open category final, Jammu and Kashmirs armless archer and Paralympics medallist Sheetal Devi edged out Odishas quadruple amputee Payal Nag to win gold. Defending champion Sheetal, 18, came from behind to defeat 17-year-old Payal 109-103 in their final match. Payal, who lost all four limbs due to electrocution as a child, competes using prosthetic legs. Despite the sunny conditions in the national capital, the archers delivered fierce competition. Among other notable results, 40-year-old Rakesh Kumar and 30-year-old Jyoti Baliyan clinched gold medals in their respective events. Jharkhands Vijay Sundi triumphed over Haryanas Vikas Bhakar 6-4 in the mens recurve open gold medal match, while Haryanas Pooja edged out Maharashtras Rajshri Rathod by the same scoreline to win the womens recurve open gold. Veteran para archer Adil Mohammed Nazir Ansari of Maharashtra, 44, successfully defended his title in the W1 mens event, adding another gold to his tally after winning in the 2023 edition. At the Karni Singh Shooting Range, Uttar Pradeshs Sumedha Pathak caused a major upset in the womens 10m air pistol SH1 category, defeating 2024 Paralympics medallist and tournament favourite Rubina Francis to claim gold. Maharashtras Sagar Balasaheb Katale emerged victorious in the mixed 10m air rifle prone SH2 category, beating Tokyo Paralympian Swaroop Mahavir Unhalkar, who settled for silver. By the end of Day 4, Tamil Nadu topped the medal tally with 22 golds, followed by Haryana with 18. Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan secured 13 gold medals each.
IPL 2025: Credit To SRH But We Could Have Executed Better, Says Parag
Indian Premier League: Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Riyan Parag said that his side could have executed better chasing 286 against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they suffered a 44-run defeat in the IPL 2025 encounter here on Sunday. Parag admitted that it was a tough day for them but credited last year's runners-up for winning the clash after posting the second-highest total in IPL history. It was tough, just like I expected. Credit to SRH but we could have executed better. Will have a sit-down and chat about today, Parag said in the post-match presentation. Explaining the rationale behind opting to bowl first, Parag said, I feel collectively we took that decision, it was the right decision but it was about executing better. Youd mind if 280 is on the board, in the toss I said 200 was what I expected but 220-240 would have been good to take. Despite chasing 287, Rajasthan were on track with the hundred-plus fourth-wicket partnership between Sanju Samson (Impact Substitute) and Dhruv Jurel. The duo kept the run rate ticking nearly around the required run rate after the fall of three wickets early in the powerplay. Samson and Jurel completed their half-centuries off 26 and 28 balls respectively. As things were looking in control for Rajasthan, pacer Harshal Patel turned the tide in Hyderabad's favour with the dismissal of Samson (66). Adam Zampa removed Jurel for 70, studded with six sixes and five fours, to give a double blow to RR. In the end, Shimron Hetmyer (42) and Shubham Dubey (34 not out) fired on all cylinders but could not take the side over the line. Quite a few positives, the way Dhruv and Sanju batted was brilliant. And then Hettie and Shivam as well later on. Tushar bowled really well, Sandy Paaji did well. A win or a loss, we take the learnings and then we forget, Parag concluded. Earlier, Ishan Kishan smacked an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls studded with 11 fours and six sixes to take the side 286/6 in 20 overs, the second-highest total in IPL history. The southpaw was also named the Player of the Match as SRH started their campaign on a high. Quite a few positives, the way Dhruv and Sanju batted was brilliant. And then Hettie and Shivam as well later on. Tushar bowled really well, Sandy Paaji did well. A win or a loss, we take the learnings and then we forget, Parag concluded. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
SRH vs RR, IPL 2025: Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad started off their Indian Premier League 2025 campaign with a win against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground. Check out what happened in the second match of IPL 2025 in Hyderabad.
IPL: Kishan becomes SRH's newest hero in record IPL onslaught
Ishan Kishan smashed his maiden IPL century for Sunrisers Hyderabad in just 45 balls against Rajasthan Royals, leading the team to a formidable 286/6. His explosive performance included a brutal onslaught on Jofra Archer's bowling, setting up an 85-run partnership with Travis Head and ensuring a comfortable victory for SRH.
IPL 2025: Worked Hard On My Batting, Pat And The Coach Gave Me A Lot Of Confidence, Says Kishan
Impact Substitute Sanju Samson: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan credited the backing of captain Pat Cummins and the head coach Daniel Vettori after scoring his maiden century in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 against Rajasthan Royals (RR) here on Sunday. Kishan smacked an unbeaten 106 off 47 balls studded with 11 fours and six sixes to take the side 286/6 in 20 overs, the second-highest total in IPL history. The southpaw was named Player of the Match as SRH won the match by 44 runs to start their campaign on a thumping note. Opener Travis Head contributed a knock of 67 off 31 balls while Nitish Kumar Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen played cameo knocks of 30 and 34 respectively to reach the mammoth total. Talking about his innings, Kishan also credited the behind-the-scenes hard yards put in by him. The nervousness was there. Looking at the team, Pat and the coach gave me a lot of confidence. The environment is so calm. I just enjoyed my time in the middle. I had a lot of time, I was practising a lot, worked hard on my batting. The preparation was good. You can see Abhishek Sharma and Head going in and playing that sort of a game. You get the confidence. Pat - he knows what's there for the team. We have to enjoy whatever our gameplay is. You have to plan accordingly, don't be afraid of getting out, Kishan said in the post-match presentation. Chasing 287, Rajasthan only managed to reach 242/6 in 20 overs on the back of half-centuries from Sanju Samson (66) and Dhruv Jurel (70). For SRH, Simranjeet Singh and Harshal Patel bagged two scalps each. Rajasthan suffered a chaotic start as they lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (1), captain Riyan Parag (4), and Nitish Rana (11) in the first five overs. However, Impact Substitute Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel provided the much-needed juice to Rajasthan's innings. The duo kept the run rate ticking nearly around the required run rate and stitched a 111-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Meanwhile, Samson and Jurel completed their half-centuries off 26 and 28 balls respectively. As things were looking in control for Rajasthan, pacer Harshal Patel turned the tide in Hyderabad's favour with the dismissal of Samson (66) in the 14th over. In the next over, spinner Adam Zampa removed Jurel for 70 studded with six sixes and five fours to give a double blow to RR. Meanwhile, Samson and Jurel completed their half-centuries off 26 and 28 balls respectively. As things were looking in control for Rajasthan, pacer Harshal Patel turned the tide in Hyderabad's favour with the dismissal of Samson (66) in the 14th over. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Boys Created A Blueprint For How To Play Rest Of The Tournament, Says SRH Captain Cummins
Indian Premier League: After a thumping 44-run win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) captain Pat Cummins feels that the team has created a blueprint for the remainder of the tournament. Asked to bat first, Ishan Kishan scored his maiden IPL century -- 106 not out off 47 balls -- studded with 11 fours and six sixes while opener Travis Head scored 31-ball 67 laced with nine fours and three sixes steered the side to 286/6, the second-highest total in IPL history. In reply, Rajasthan only managed to reach 242/6 in 20 overs on the back of half-centuries from Sanju Samson (66) and Dhruv Jurel (70). Cummins lauded wicketkeeper-batter Kishan's knock and called it a tough day for bowlers. I wouldn't be wanting to bowl to our boys. Unbelievable. That was scary. You know it's going to be tough (for the bowlers) but when you get such a big score, one over can win you. We have been able to keep the core of the side together. Ishan today was incredible. Just trying to play with freedom. The preparation has been amazing, our coaches have been amazing. The boys created a blueprint for how to play for the rest of the year, Cummins said in the post-match presentation. It was a completely entertaining run-fest which saw 528 being scored in 40 overs of the match as bowlers endured a tough day in Hyderabad. Chasing the gigantic target of 287, Rajasthan suffered a chaotic start as they lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (1), captain Riyan Parag (4), and Nitish Rana (11) in the first five overs. However, impact substitute Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel provided the much-needed juice to Rajasthan's innings. The duo kept the run rate ticking nearly around the required run rate and stitched a 111-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Meanwhile, Samson and Jurel completed their half-centuries off 26 and 28 balls respectively. As things were looking in control for Rajasthan, pacer Harshal Patel turned the tide in Hyderabad's favour with the dismissal of Samson (66) in the 14th over. In the next over, spinner Adam Zampa removed Jurel for 70 studded with six sixes and five fours to give a double blow to RR. In the end, Shimron Hetmyer and Shubham Dubey fired their all cylinders but could not take the side over the line. Hetmyer played a quickfire knock of 42 off 23 balls while Dubey scored 11-ball 34 not out at an electric strike rate of 309.09 with the help of four sixes and a four. In the next over, spinner Adam Zampa removed Jurel for 70 studded with six sixes and five fours to give a double blow to RR. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan Stars As SRH Beat RR By 44 Runs In Run-fest
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Ishan Kishan's electrifying century proved to be the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 44 runs in the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. It was a completely entertaining run-fest which saw 528 runs being scored in 40 overs of the match as bowlers endured a tough day in Hyderabad. Earlier, Kishan slammed his maiden IPL ton on his SRH debut to steer the side to 286/6, the second-highest total in IPL history. Chasing the gigantic target of 287, Rajasthan suffered a chaotic start as they lost opener Yashasvi Jaiswal (1), captain Riyan Parag (4), and Nitish Rana (11) in the first five overs. However, Impact Substitute Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel provided the much-needed juice to Rajasthan's innings. The duo kept the run-rate ticking nearly around the required run rate and stitched a 111-run partnership for the fourth wicket. Meanwhile, Samson and Jurel completed their half-centuries off 26 and 28 balls respectively. As things were looking in control for Rajasthan, pacer Harshal Patel turned the tide in Hyderabad's favour with the dismissal of Samson (66) in the 14th over. In the next over, spinner Adam Zampa removed Jurel for 70, studded with six sixes and five fours, to give a double blow to RR. In the end, Shimron Hetmyer and Shubham Dubey fired on all cylinders but could not take the side over the line. Hetmyer played a quickfire knock of 42 off 23 balls while Dubey scored 11-ball 34 not out at an electric strike rate of 309.09 with the help of four sixes and a four. In the end, Rajasthan were only able to reach 242/6 in 20 overs with Simranjeet Singh and Harshal Patel bagging two scalps each. Earlier, banking on blazing knocks by Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, Kishan was on cruise control mode since the start of his innings and gave a thumping reply to his critics with a maiden IPL ton. After being invited to bat first, the SRH openers started from where they left last season as Abhishek commenced an assault on the RR attack in the power-play. The Indian opener got off the mark with consecutive fours against Fazalhaq Farooqi in the first over of the match. Head from the other end hammered four and a six against Maheesh Theekshana in the second over to give a blistering start to the side. Abhishek unleashed his full potential when he struck three successive fours before Head ended Farooqi's over with a six to accumulate 21 runs from it. Meanwhile, Theekshana broke the opening partnership and dismissed Abhishek for 11-ball 24 on the first ball of the fourth over. Ishan Kishan joined Head in the middle and carried the momentum as he smashed consecutive fours off Theekshana in the same over. In the fifth over, Head gave an unforgettable welcome to Jofra Archer as the Australian amassed four fours and a six off six deliveries to gather 23 off it. With 16 from the sixth over, SRH accumulated 94 in the power-play to lay a solid foundation for the gigantic total. Despite the end-of-field restrictions, Head completed his first half-century of the season in 21 balls and stitched an 85-run quickfire partnership off 39 balls for the second wicket. He was dismissed by pacer Tushar Deshpande in the 10th over. Head scored 31-ball 67 laced with nine fours and three sixes. Nitish Kumar Reddy came in at No. 4 and took over from where his predecessor left and struck two boundaries off Archer in the 11th over. On the other hand, Kishan slammed back-to-back sixes off Archer to complete his half-century in 25 balls on his SRH debut. He hit another six before smashing Farooqi for a six behind square. Reddy too joined the party and dispatched the short ball to deep square before Kishan hit four on the final ball of the over. Nitish's (15-ball 30) stay was cut short by Theekshana in the 15th over as SRH crossed the 200-run mark. He was involved in a 29-ball 72-run partnership with Kishan. It was also the joint-fastest team 200 in the history of the IPL, equalling Royal Challengers Bengaluru's feat against Punjab Kings in 2016. Heinrich Klaasen joined Kishan as the scoring rate didn't come down for the franchise in the final phase of the innings with the help of regular boundaries. The duo added 56 runs in just 25 balls as Klaasen departed after contributing 14-ball 34 with the help of five fours and a six. Meanwhile, Kishan completed his century off 45 balls to become the first player in the season to reach the milestone. He remained unbeaten on 106 off 47 balls, his knock studded with 11 fours and six sixes. For Rajasthan, Tushar Deshpande bagged three wickets while Theekshana returned with the figures of 2-52 in his four overs. Brief scores: For Rajasthan, Tushar Deshpande bagged three wickets while Theekshana returned with the figures of 2-52 in his four overs. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Ton-up Kishan fashions 44-run win for Sunrisers Hyderabad over Rajasthan
Hyderabad: Ishan Kishans blitzkrieg trumped the heroic efforts from Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel as Sunrisers Hyderabad buried Rajasthan Royals under a deluge of runs to start its IPL 2025 campaign in style with a 44-run win in Hyderabad Sunday. After Travis Head teed off with a 31-ball-67 adding 94 for the opening stand with []
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Rajasthan Royals bowler gave away a lot of boundaries as Sunrisers Hyderabad scored a very high total of 286-3 in the IPL match.
The IPL 2025 is witnessing unprecedented high-scoring matches, making the 300-run milestone seem imminent. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are leading the charge with their explosive batting, recently scoring 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals. SRH now holds the top three highest IPL scores, suggesting that a record-breaking 300+ total could be achieved soon.
IPL 2025: SRH score 286/6 against RR; second highest total in IPL history
Hyderabad: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) blasted their way to the second-highest total in IPL history, amassing a staggering 286/6 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Sunday, March 23. Hyderabad came out swinging, with Abhishek and Head going all guns blazing. While Abhishek departed early, SRH reached 100 in just 6.2 overs, thanks to Head Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IPL 2025: Feels Good, It Was Coming For A While, Says Kishan After Scoring A Maiden Century
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan scored his maiden century of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 in his first match for new franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) against Rajasthan Royals at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday. Reflecting on his unbeaten 47-ball 106, Kishan said he knew of his abilities and was waiting for this knock. Kishan, who scored 320 including a half-century in the last season for Mumbai Indians, was bought by SRH for Rs 11.25 crore, the costliest purchase by the franchise in last year's auction in Jeddah. Feels good, it was coming for a while. Wanted to get this last season but happy to get that first hundred. The team has put their faith in me, and I want to do my best for them, Kishan said during the mid-innings break. The southpaw credited the momentum set by openers Travis Head (67) and Abhishek Sharma (24) in the first three overs of the power-play and the backing from the captain and the management to play such a fearless knock. The captain has given us all a lot of freedom and confidence, hats off to the management. When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout. The pitch was looking good and we were just trying to get them under pressure. We need to be on point with the ball and keep it simple. Rajasthan bowlers are good but if we bowl in the right areas and to the plans, we should be good, Kishan added. Kishan smashed 11 fours and six sixes during his knock as Sunrisers Hyderabad cruised to 286/6 in 20 overs. It was also the second-highest team total in IPL history, one run short of SRH's total against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the last season. The captain has given us all a lot of freedom and confidence, hats off to the management. When Abhishek and Head started, they gave a lot of confidence to us batters in the dugout. The pitch was looking good and we were just trying to get them under pressure. We need to be on point with the ball and keep it simple. Rajasthan bowlers are good but if we bowl in the right areas and to the plans, we should be good, Kishan added. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
IPL 2025: Ishan Kishan puts Royals attack to sword, takes SRH to mammoth 286/6 against Rajasthan
Ishan Kishan's stunning 106 not out off 47 balls led Sunrisers Hyderabad to 286 for six against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad. The match saw Travis Head also contributing with 67 off 31 balls. Jofra Archer recorded the worst ever individual bowling figures in IPL history, conceding 76 runs in four overs.
Kishan puts Rajasthan Royals attack to sword, takes SRH to mammoth 286 for 6 against Royals
Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan slayed a hapless Rajasthan Royals attack to conjure up a magnificent 45-ball century, powering Sunrisers Hyderabad to an imposing 286 for six in their home IPL game in Hyderabad Sunday. In sultry Hyderabad heat, Royals inexperienced skipper Riyan Parag committed a blunder by opting to bowl on the flattest deck on offer []
Record! SRH score second highest IPL total; Kishan slams ton
Sunrisers Hyderabad set an imposing total of 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2025, nearly breaking their own record. The innings was highlighted by Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 106 off 47 balls. Supported by key contributions from Travis Head and others, SRH's relentless batting continues to dominate, underscoring their formidable prowess in the league.
Jofra Archer records most expensive spell in IPL history
Rajasthan Royals pacer Jofra Archer set an unwanted IPL record by conceding 76 runs in his four-over spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad. This performance is now the most expensive in IPL history. SRH's Ishan Kishan scored a rapid century, leading his team to a huge total of 286 for 6, the second-highest in IPL history.
Jofra Archer registered the most expensive bowling figures in IPL history during Rajasthan Royals' match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23, 2025, conceding 76 runs in his four overs. Archer struggled to find his rhythm, leading to questions about his form and fitness. Rajasthan Royals' gamble on the England pacer for 12.50 crore is now being scrutinized.
Ishan Kishan Sends Big Message To BCCI With 45-Ball Ton On SRH Debut
Ishan Kishan left everyone stunned with his sensational batting display as the ignored Indian cricket team batter slammed a 45-ball century for Sunrisers Hyderabad during the IPL 2025 match against Rajasthan Royals.
Sunrisers Hyderabad achieved the fifth-highest PowerPlay score in IPL history in their match against Rajasthan Royals. Hyderabad remains the record holder for the highest PowerPlay score. RR, with stand-in skipper Riyan Parag, chose to bowl first in their opening IPL 2025 match.
SRH vs RR: People were surprised when Sanju Samson didn't show up for the toss, especially since he is the captain of the team. But there's a good reason for his absence, and it's not related to his performance.
IPL 2025: RR opt to bowl against SRH
Hyderabad: Rajasthan Royals stand-in skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and opted to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their opening IPL match in Hyderabad Sunday. RR picked Shimron Hetmyer, Maheesh Theekshana, Jofra Archer and Fazalhaq Farooqi as overseas players, while SRH handed debut to Ishan Kishan and Abhinav Manohar. RR are the inaugural champions, while []
IPL 2025: Abhishek Got A Lot Better Than Last Year, Says Head
Sunrisers Hyderabad: Australia and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) opener Travis Head is pleased with the rise of his opening partner Abhishek Sharma's stature in international cricket and is also looking forward to continuing to build a stronger foundation for the side in the IPL 2025 season. Head finished as the highest run-scorer for the franchise in the last edition with 567 runs including four half-centuries and a hundred. On the other hand, Abhishek was just behind Head and amassed 484 runs, including three fifties. He also went on to show his class for India on the international stage. Before the start of their season opener against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, Head shared his views on the team's combination and environment. Feels good to be back, seen some pretty good moments last year. Fingers crossed that it can happen early season again to get that momentum that we had. Im enjoying the fact that Abhi (Abhishek Sharma) has had a really good 12 months, hes got a lot better than last year and done extremely well on the International stage. Looking forward to supporting him again, and I think hes going to have a huge year once again. Hopefully, I start well too. It is just about continuing the messaging that we had last year, the relaxed environment we wanted and the expectation that someone will have their day, he said. Australian batter said the SRH is not relying on one individual but the team to do the job in the tournament after finishing as runners-up last season. Feels good to be back, seen some pretty good moments last year. Fingers crossed that it can happen early season again to get that momentum that we had. Im enjoying the fact that Abhi (Abhishek Sharma) has had a really good 12 months, hes got a lot better than last year and done extremely well on the International stage. Looking forward to supporting him again, and I think hes going to have a huge year once again. Hopefully, I start well too. It is just about continuing the messaging that we had last year, the relaxed environment we wanted and the expectation that someone will have their day, he said. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Rajasthan Royals choose to bowl; Shami and Harshal start for SRH
Sunrisers Hyderabad have stocked their bowling attack with fast bowlers for their season opener at home
IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals elect to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in skipper Riyan Parag won the toss and elected to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the second match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday. Parag will lead RR in the first three matches, as regular captain Sanju Samson will only Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
IPL 2025, SRH vs RR: Rajasthan Royals opt to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad
RR are the inaugural champions, while 2016 winner SRH came close to winning another title last year but finished runners-up.
Ananta Hotels & Resorts plans Rs 450 cr investment over 5 years
NEW DELHI, Mar 23:Ananta Hotels & Resorts plans to invest up to Rs 450 crore to develop company-owned properties as part of its overall expansion strategy to have 50 hotels and resorts over the next five years, a top company official has said. The company, which had recently opened a new 144-room resort at Ajabgarh in Rajasthan, is targeting tier-II cities for expansion with an eye on tripling its revenue from Rs 250 crore at present over the next [] The post Ananta Hotels & Resorts plans Rs 450 cr investment over 5 years appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Raise Souths Lok Sabha share to 33 per cent if delimitation inevitable: CM Revanth Reddy
HYDERABAD: Accusing the BJP-led NDA government of enforcing a demographic penalty through delimitation, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy asserted that the South would not accept a population-based or pro rata formula-based delimitation. He demanded that the Souths representation in the Lok Sabha be increased by 33% from the current 24% if delimitation is inevitable, warning that anything less would reduce the region to a passive audience in Indias political landscape. If BJP conducts delimitation based on population, South will lose political voice and the North will relegate us to secondary citizens. States like UP, Bihar, MP and Rajasthan will dominate the country. We cannot accept this at any cost, he declared at the first JAC meeting of states over delimitation, hosted by the DMK in Chennai Saturday. Addressing the meeting which was attended by the chief ministers of TN, Kerala and Punjab , Revanth criticised the Centres alleged discrimination against the South. He submitted a document representing his partys and Telanganas stance. Additionally, he proposed that Hyderabad will host the next JAC meeting on delimitation, tentatively scheduled for mid-April. The chief minister outlined alternatives for fair delimitation: Modi can follow Vajpayees method no increase in LS seats for 25 years. Conduct delimitation within states, adjusting boundaries based on the latest census. Increase SC/ST seats and ensure 33% women representation in every state. Remarking that delimitation will politically limit the South, he argued that it would punish the region for its strong performance. We must stop BJP from implementing any unfair delimitation, he said. Revanth plans resolution on fair delimitation Revanth also announced plans to pass a resolution in the Telangana State Legislative Assembly advocating for fair delimitation and urged other Southern states to do the same. He proposed a united front including political parties across the South through a joint yatra to highlight their commitment to the cause. He recommended that the Centre avoid increasing Lok Sabha seats and instead conduct intra-state delimitation by increasing Assembly seats. He pointed out that former prime ministers Indira Gandhi and Atal Bihari Vajpayee had managed delimitation without expanding the Lok Sabha, preventing an imbalance in political power among states. South will lose political voice if delimitation carried out on population basis: Telangana CM Describing South India as Spectacular South noting its leadership in family planning, achieving fastest economic growth, higher per capita income, job creation, best infrastructure, governance and social welfare he criticised its defensive stance on demographic discrimination. It is time to stop merely protecting our ground and start demanding rewards for the South states performance, he reiterated. We contribute more to the national exchequer but receive lesser allocations. For every Rs 1 tax paid, Tamil Nadu gets back 26 paisa, Karnataka 16 paisa, Telangana 42 paisa and Kerala 49 paisa. But Bihar gets Rs 6.06, Uttar Pradesh Rs 2.03 and Madhya Pradesh Rs 1.73, he said. Opposing the pro-rata formula, he argued it would further increase the difference of Lok Sabha seats of various states. If Lok Sabha seats increase by 50%, Tamil Nadu and Puducherrys 40 seats would become 60, while UPs seats would rise from 80 to 120, increasing the gap from 40 to 60, he explained. Revanth said he understands the challenges of large constituencies having represented Malkajgiri, the worlds largest Parliamentary constituency with 32 lakh voters. Parliament is for making policies for the nation, not resolving local issues. Most public problems are addressed at the state or local body level, he noted. Its time the Centre repays and rewards us for our significant contribution to nation-building over the last 50 years, he said, urging an exemption from population-based delimitation, similar to Union Territories and small Northeastern states. DMK delegation meets Telangana CM, invites him to Chennai meeting on delimitation Telangana CM Revanth Reddy questions Amit Shah's delimitation assurance, accuses BJP of power grab
IPL 2025, SRH vs RR: Sunrisers Hyderabad aim strong start against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad
Sunrisers Hyderabad will commence their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign against Rajasthan Royals in what promises to be an exciting day match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium here on Sunday.
RR vs SRH Live Telecast: The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals IPL 2025 match will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network in India and streamed live on JioHotstar. The toss will take place at 3:00 PM IST, with the match starting at 3:30 PM IST.
SRH vs RR pitch report: Sunrisers Hyderabad, last season's runners-up, are favorites for their IPL opener against Rajasthan Royals. With explosive batters like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, SRH aims for a high total. Royals lack depth in bowling and will miss injured captain Sanju Samson. The pitch at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium favors batting, with consistent conditions for chasing sides. Match starts at 3:30 pm IST.
IPL 2025 SRH vs RR Head to Head Record, Playing 11: Sunrisers Hyderabad, with a strong batting lineup and experienced bowlers, are favorites for their IPL opener against Rajasthan Royals. Featuring explosive players like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma, SRH could post a massive total. RR, missing skipper Sanju Samson, face a challenge with a weakened batting lineup. SRH leads the head-to-head with 11 wins over RR's 9. Match starts at 3:30 pm IST.
IPL 2025: Where To Watch SRH Vs RR, Head-to-Head Record
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad will open their campaign against Rajasthan Royals in the second match of the Indian Premier League season 18 on Sunday. Rajasthan will also be under new leadership with Riyan Parag having been named as the stand-in captain for the first three matches as full-time skipper Sanju Samson is still recovering from an injury. Samson, though not cleared to wicketkeeper or field yet, can still play a part as a specialist batter. As the SRH vs RR vs head-to-head record reads, the two teams have played each other 20 times in the IPL with the Royals winning nine against the Sunrisers 11. When will SRH vs RR match take place? The SRH vs RR match will take place on Sunday. The match will begin at 3:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 3 PM IST. Where will SRH vs RR match take place? The SRH vs RR match will take place at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Where will live broadcast for SRH vs RR match be available? The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network. Where will live streaming for SRH vs RR match be available? The SRH vs RR match will be streamed live on the JioHotstar app and website. Squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abhinav Manohar, Sachin Baby, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Adam Zampa, Mohammed Shami, Rahul Chahar, Jaydev Unadkat, Kamindu Mendis, Zeeshan Ansari, Wiaan Mulder, Atharva Taide, Simarjeet Singh, Eshan Malinga, Aniket Verma. Squads: Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
RR in IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals hope for first title in 17 years
RR in IPL 2025: Rajasthan Royals hope for first title in 17 years
Rajasthan High Court forms five-member panel against diktats of khap panchayats
JAIPUR: The Rajasthan High Court has constituted a five-member commission to investigate the activities of khap panchayats in a move to curb their negative influence. The commission will visit areas where khap panchayats have been frequently reported to be active, particularly in western Rajasthan. This initiative follows a petition alleging that social boycotts and arbitrary penalties are being imposed in various parts of the states desert region. The commission, comprising four lawyers and one social worker, will conduct on-ground investigations and prepare a report on the issue. Acting as court commissioners, the members will visit multiple villages in western Rajasthan and submit their findings to the High Court by May 14, a member of the panel said. The High Court took up the matter after hearing a petition filed by residents of Jalore and Nagaur districts. The petitioners lawyer, Arjun Singh, informed the court that khap panchayats continue to interfere in many districts of western Rajasthan, issuing social boycott decisions and imposing fines without having any legal authority for such actions. Taking the issue seriously, the High Court directed the commission to investigate khap panchayat activities in the districts of Jodhpur, Pali, Barmer, Nagaur, Jaisalmer, and Jalore. Commission member advocate Devkinandan Vyas said, The High Court formed the commission to put an end to the arbitrary rulings of khap panchayats. Other members of the commission include advocates Ramavtar Singh Chaudhary, Bhagirath Rai, and Shobha Prabhakar, and social worker Mahavir Kankaria. Additionally, the superintendents of police of the districts concerned have been directed to assist the court commissioners and provide police protection during their visits. The commission members will inspect various police stations, interact with village sarpanches, gram sevaks, government officials, and public representatives to gather information about local customs and practices, Vyas said. A joint hearing on the petitions filed by Bhakaram from Jalore, Jetharam from Nagaur, and Pani Devi from Gotan was held on March 7 in the court of Justice Farzand Ali. Following this hearing, the High Court issued an order to form the commission. Like in Haryana, caste-based panchayats wield significant influence in Rajasthan. Their controversial and often unlawful decisions have sparked debates over the years. Recently in Luni of Jodhpur district, a khap panchayat expelled a man and his family from society for marrying a woman from Madhya Pradesh. Subsequently, five panchayat members were arrested by the police in connection with the case. The formation of this commission marks a crucial step towards addressing the unlawful practices of khap panchayats and ensuring justice for affected individuals across Rajasthan, lawyer Singh said.
SRH vs RR IPL 2025 Live Streaming: Last year's runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Rajasthan Royals in the second match of the season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday.
SRH vs RR Dream 11 Team - Check My Dream11 Team, Best Player's list, team news, and injury updates for match 2 between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals.
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Match 2, IPL 2025
SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction : The Indian Premier League 2025 has gotten off to a flying start. On Sunday, the IPL 2025 will host its first doubleheader. It will begin with a high-profile match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals. This contest will be live at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. It is a home game for SRH, which will be played at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium. The Orange Army is ready to start their campaign with a win. They have an incredible batting unit, and they will come hard in this game. Rajasthan Royals will feel the pressure of expectation. But they have a chance to take revenge on SRH, who eliminated them last season. SRH vs RR: Match Details Date : March 23 (SUNday) Time : 3:30 PM IST Venue : Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad SRH vs RR Live Streaming Details To watch the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, fans can tune to the Star Sports network. Digitally, fans can switch to the Jio Hotstar app or the website. SRH vs RR: Head-to-Head in IPL Total Matches : 20 Sunrisers Hyderabad : 11 Rajasthan Royals : 09 No Result : 0 SRH vs RR: Ground Pitch Report Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium offers a flat batting surface that tends to produce high-scoring games. It is a belter of a pitch, which makes life difficult for the bowling side. The change of pace is the way to go for the bowlers, but batters will enjoy it here the most. SRH vs RR: Possible XIs Sunrisers Hyderabad : Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan (wk), Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins , Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa Rajasthan Royals : Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag , Nitish Rana, Dhurv Jurel (wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shubham Dubey, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma SRH vs RR: Dream11 Team Wicket - keepers : Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Sanju Samson Batters : Yashasvi Jaiswal (Vice Captain), Travis Head All - rounders : Wanindu Hasaranga, Abhishek Sharma (Captain), Riyan Parag, Nitish Kumar Reddy Bowlers : Jofra Archer, Pat Cummins Dream11 Prediction : After looking at the quality of players on both sides, SRH look to have a strong unit. Their batting firepower makes them favorites here. We predict them to win this game on Sunday. SRH vs RR Match 2 Dream11 Prediction, SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Today Match SRH vs RR, SRH vs RR Prediction, SRH vs RR Dream11 Team, Fantasy Cricket Tips, SRH vs RR Pitch Report, Today Match Prediction, Today Cricket Match, Dream11 Team, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Injury Update of the match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals, TATA IPL 2025, Indian Premier League 2025 Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Disclaimer : The fantasy team is purely based on the understanding and research of the writer. So kindly make sure to consider the points above while making your Dream11 team.
Formidable Sunrisers start favourite against Rajasthan
Hyderabad, March 22: Equipped with a balanced squad that features a formidable batting line-up and experienced bowlers, last editions runners-up Sunrisers Hyderabad will start as favourites in their opening Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals here on Sunday. Sunrisers have some of the most explosive batters in their line-up in Travis Head, Abhishek [] The post Formidable Sunrisers start favourite against Rajasthan appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Tragedy under the heel of a cybercrime crackdown
At Alwars Teliyabas hamlet in Rajasthan, an early morning raid by police ended with the death of a month-old infant of Meo labourers. Aroon Deep reports on the protests thereafter, and the area that accounts for a larger part of Indias smartphone-based fraud
Can Parag's Royals rein in sixy Sunrisers?
SRH hit 178 sixes in 2024, the most by any side in an IPL season. Rajasthan Royals' bowlers will have their work cut out in what is a rematch of last season's second qualifier
Accumulated deficit of Discoms grows 7% to 6.92 lakh crore in FY24
Discoms belonging to Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana report higher deficits
Priest Stabs Fellow Priest to Death Over Dispute During Aarti in Rajasthan
Clash over temple supremacy leads to fatal stabbing during evening prayers in Dausa
Rajasthan temple priest stabbed to death by another priest during scuffle
There was a fight between two priests for supremacy in the temple; they attacked each other during the evening Aarti on Friday (March 21, 2025)
Rajasthan Woman Bites Off Husband's Tongue During Fight, Police Case Filed
An enraged woman allegedly bit off a part of her husband's tongue during a domestic dispute at Bakani town in Jhalawar district of Rajasthan, police said on Saturday.
IPL 2025: Batters Dominant Sunrisers Hyderabad Look For Strong Start Against Rajasthan Royals
Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium: Sunrisers Hyderabad, last seasons IPL runners-up, will look to kick-start their campaign on a strong note when they take on Rajasthan Royals in their opening match at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Sunday. Armed with a destructive batting line-up and an experienced bowling attack, Sunrisers head into the clash as clear favourites, especially on a batting-friendly surface that could witness a high-scoring contest. The Hyderabad franchise boasts some of the most explosive batters in world cricket, with Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Ishan Kishan, and Heinrich Klaasen forming a formidable top order. With their reputation for setting massive totals, Sunrisers remain one of the few teams capable of breaching the elusive 300-run mark in T20 cricket. Their dominance last season saw them post 250-plus totals on three occasions, including a record 287 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru and 277 against Mumbai Indians. A key boost for Sunrisers is the return of all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy from injury, further strengthening their already potent line-up. Abhishek Sharma, in particular, has been in sensational form, having smashed 135 off just 54 balls against England in a recent T20I. With Rajasthan Royals lacking depth in their bowling attack, barring the presence of England pacer Jofra Archer, the Sunrisers will be eyeing another mammoth total if they bat first. The bowling unit, led by captain Pat Cummins and veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, ensures that Sunrisers remain a well-balanced side. The presence of experienced spinner Adam Zampa adds further variety to their attack, giving them an edge over Rajasthans relatively inexperienced squad. The Royals, meanwhile, face an early setback with skipper Sanju Samson nursing a finger injury. While Samson can still bat with protection, he wont be able to field or keep wickets, meaning Rajasthan will be forced to make tactical adjustments. Young batter Riyan Parag will lead the team in the interim for the first three matches. Rajasthans batting looks slightly weaker following the release of Jos Buttler, though they still have quality players in Yashasvi Jaiswal, Nitish Rana, Shimron Hetmyer, and Dhruv Jurel. However, with Sunrisers' recent dominance over themhaving beaten them twice last season, including a crucial Qualifier 2 victoryRajasthan will need a special performance to turn the tables. Squads: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Abhishek Sharma, Sachin Baby, Mohammed Shami, Adam Zampa, Aniket Verma, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Chahar, Eshan Malinga, Harshal Patel, Kamindu Mendis, Wiaan Mulder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Atharva Taide, Brydon Carse, Simarjeet Singh, Jaydev Unadkat, Zeeshan Ansari. Rajasthan Royals: Riyan Parag (c), Sanju Samson, Shubham Dubey, Shimron Hetmyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Nitish Rana, Kunal Singh Rathore, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Ashok Sharma, Tushar Deshpande, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Kumar Kartikeya, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Sandeep Sharma, Maheesh Theekshana, Yudhvir Singh. When: Sunday, Match 23 Where: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Broadcast: The match will be televised live on the Star Sports Network. Where: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
Formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad to start favourite against Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad are equipped with a strong squad featuring explosive batsmen and experienced bowlers. They are favourites for their opening IPL match against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday. The Sunrisers have players like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, and Ishan Kishan, while Rajasthan Royals will miss their regular captain Sanju Samson. The match starts at 3:30pm IST.
IPL: Formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad face Rajasthan Royals
Sunrisers Hyderabad will open their IPL campaign against Rajasthan Royals, led by Riyan Parag in place of injured Sanju Samson. SRH's strong lineup includes top performers like Abhishek Sharma and Pat Cummins. The Royals face a challenge with Jos Buttler absent and reliance on key players like Shimron Hetmyer. The match starts at 3:30pm IST on Sunday.
6 stunning desert destinations to explore in Rajasthan
Jolly LLB 3 release date revealed, Akshay & Arshads action-filled return
Guwahati: Actor Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi starrer Jolly LLB 3 has finally announced its release date. Directed by Subhash Kapoor, the much-awaited film is set to hit theaters on September 19, 2025. The duo has recently wrapped up the Rajasthan leg of their shooting schedule for the film.Akshay Kumar took to his Instagram to [] The post Jolly LLB 3 release date revealed, Akshay & Arshads action-filled return appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Woman Presumed 'Dead' Returns After 18 Months, Four Arrested On Her Murder Charges Still Behind Bars
Lalita revealed that a man named Shahrukh sold her for Rs 5 lakh to another man with the same name. The second man then took her to Rajasthan's Kota, where she stayed for 18 months.
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has always been passionately involved with the Indian Premier League (IPL) and his franchise team Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This becomes evident time and again from SRK's comments and actions. One such story is from last year's edition of the IPL when SRK delivered a powerful speech to KKR players after a defeat to Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Eden Gardens.
In a bizarre incident, a woman in Madhya Pradesh, believed to have been murdered in 2023, has come back alive to the shock and surprise of her family and friends. As soon as the 35-year-old Lalita Bai returned home in Mandsaur district, her father took her to the Gandhi Sagar Police Station to inform them about her return. Four persons convicted in connection with Lalita Bai's murder are serving their time in jail. A report quoting Lalita's father noted that the family had performed the last rites of his daughter from the mutilated body with the help of physical markings, including a tattoo on the hand and a black thread tied around the leg. Police had arrested four persons in connection with Lalita Bai's murder. They were one Imran, Shahrukh, Sonu and Ejaz. Lalita now claimed that she had gone to Bhanipura village with Shahrukh. But he sold her off to another man for Rs 5 lakh. She was in Kota in Rajasthan all these months and returned home when she got a chance to escape. Lalita, according to Jansatta , produced documents including her Aadhaar and voter ID to confirm her identity. The Hindustan Times quoted Mandsaur Superintendent of Police Abhishek Anand as saying that as for the four men who are in prison for Lalita Bai's murder, it is for the Thandla police to take necessary action. Police now have their hands full.
IPL fan park in Kochi to screen three matches this weekend
KOCHI: To bring the excitement of the Indian Premier League (IPL) to cricket enthusiasts in Kochi, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is organising fan parks on the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium premises in Kaloor for three matches this IPL season. The fan park, to be set up at the East Side Parking of the stadium, will feature live screening of an IPL match, with music, merchandise, food stalls, and fun games in place. The IPL fan park in Kaloor will screen the opening match between Kolkota Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at 6.30pm on Saturday. Two matches will be screened on Sunday, between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals at 2.30pm and Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians later in the evening. Fan parks are being organised in 50 cities, spread across 23 states, that do not host IPL matches to bring the real-time stadium experience to the fans. This years IPL fan parks will span 10 weekends, starting on March 22 and concluding on May 25. Five cities including Kochi will host the first fan parks of the season. The Fort Maidan in Palakkad will also host a fan park the following weekend. The park will include reserved zones for senior citizens and pregnant women. Facilities like water stations and mobile toilets will also be present. Entry to the fan park is free. With fan parks, we try to replicate everything happening in the stadium. It includes virtual cricket matches, 360-degree photo booths, and fun activities like games and face painting, said Sumith M, a BCCI representative.
Appointment of 35 bureaucrats, including deputy EC, approved
NEW DELHI: The Appointments Committee of the Union Cabinet issued postings to 35 officers from all-India services in an administrative reshuffle on Friday. They belong to various services, including IAS, IPS, IRSS, ITS, IRS, IES, and IRTS. Madhup Vyas (IAS from AGMUT) is the new Deputy Election Commissioner with a five-year tenure. Mukund Agarwal (IAS 2008 Rajasthan) has been appointed CEO of Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna under the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, with a five-year tenure. IAS officers Prasanna R. and Sushma Chauhan have been named joint secretaries in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Kamala Kant Tripathy, a 1999-batch officer of the Indian Economic Service (IES), has been appointed joint secretary at the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), NITI Aayog, for a five-year tenure. Prajakta L Verma will handle the administrative responsibilities of joint secretary in the Department of Atomic Energy. Lakhpat Singh Choudhary has been appointed joint secretary in the Ministry of Coal. Saket Kumar (IAS 2009 Bihar) will now be a joint secretary in the Department of Commerce. Satinder Kumar Bhalla has been appointed as secretary of the North Eastern Council Secretariat. Ajay Kumar will be joint secretary in the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare. Devesh Deval (IAS 2004 Maharashtra) will be the joint secretary of the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. The appointment of Raghav Langer, IAS, has been confirmed as the secretary of the National Medical Commission. Jyoti Yadav will be joint secretary in the National Health Authority (NHA). Prem Chandra Maurya will be a joint secretary in the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Armstrong Pame will serve as Joint secretary in the Department of Higher Education. Samir Kumar from the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) has been named joint secretary at the National Human Rights Commission. Pradeep Kumar Jha and Isha have been appointed joint secretaries in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
Construction of over 3.5L houses sanctioned under Central scheme
NEW DELHI: In the first meeting of the Central Sanctioning and Monitoring Committee (CSMC) under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Urban 2.0 (PMAY-U 2.0) held on Thursday, construction of over 3.52 lakh houses have been approved. The sanctioned residential units under two verticals of the scheme-- Beneficiary Led Construction and Affordable Housing in Partnership will be constructed in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Bihar, Haryana, Jammu & Kashmir, Odisha, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh. The meeting was chaired by secretary, ministry of housing and urban affairs Srinivas Katikithala. The scheme promotes women empowerment and among the houses approved, more than 2.67 lakh houses have been sanctioned for the women including single women and widows along with 90 houses have been allotted to transgenders, said ministry officials. The ministry has sanctioned 80,850 houses for scheduled caste (SC) beneficiaries, 15,928 for scheduled tribes (STs) and 2.12 lakh for other backward classes category. The move aims to promote inclusiveness and equality among different underprivileged groups. Interestingly, in addition to the state share under PMAY-U 2.0, Uttar Pradesh is providing Rs 30,000 to each senior citizen beneficiary (who are more than 70-year-old) and Rs 20,000 for each unmarried woman (more than 40 years age), widow and separated female beneficiary. PMAY-U 2.0 is currently in the implementation phase with Memorandums of Association (MoAs) signed between the ministry and 31 states and union territories (UTs). The memorandums of understanding (MoUs) have also been signed between the ministry and Central Nodal Agencies (CNAs) for implementation of the scheme.
Rajasthan sets target for planting 10 crore trees with emphasis on water conservation
The State government would also shortly bring the first agroforestry policy and launch the one district, one species programme to promote a land use system integrating trees with crops and livestock
Nearly 900 tonnes wheat purchased in India as procurement starts early
Centre procures wheat in Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, with relaxed quality norms in Rajasthan
IPL 2025: Indias Favourite T20 Tournament Turns 18 Amidst Riveting Sub-plots On And Off The Field
Indian Premier League: Turning 18 means one gets into the swirling world of adulthood, acquiring independence in decision-making, and assuming new responsibilities related to living life. At this stage, the parents go into their emotional mode of how time flies it feels as if yesterday the kid arrived on earth and is now an adult in the blink of an eye. Well, the same can be said about the Indian Premier League (IPL), whose arrival in 2008 set the stage for crickets landscape to transform on its head and is now about to enter a mature phase of its existence when the 2025 season starts with the Kolkata Knight Riders-Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash at the Eden Gardens, though the washout threat looms large in the opener. As has always been the case, theres plenty of things to look forward to: a second new ball in evening matches chases, the saliva ban lifted and allowing bowlers to shine the ball, DRS being used for high and off-side wides and the impact player rule, always dividing the cricketing house, still intact. But a closer look at the IPL and how it has managed to thrive makes for an interesting study - by successfully merging sports, entertainment, and business, each element has managed to retain its distinct identity. All three elements have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship, with neither affecting each others existence so far and has spilled over to other sports in India too, as well as in cricket within and outside the country. Since its inception in 2008, the Indian Premier League (IPL) has revolutionised cricket in India and globally, blending sports and entertainment to create a recognised brand. Its franchise-based model has attracted significant investments, leading to substantial economic growth within the sports industry. The league's success has inspired the creation of similar T20 tournaments worldwide, enhancing the sport's global appeal. Its also not too far-fetched to say that other sports in India such as kabaddi and football have benefitted from the IPL playbook, says Siddharth Raman - CEO, Sportz Interactive, to IANS on Friday. The IPL stability is awe-inspiring, as it survives seasonal cycles, changes in government, economic crises and even pandemics. Initially, the IPL was anything but a summer pastime for many, but now it has become an inseparable part of Indian culture. For example, new academic session in schools and exam time chatter in universities, as well as afternoon timepass talks in colonies are centered around which team would win the IPL, whose team composition is strong or light and tracing the backstory of a player who was a nobody, but has become a renowned face due to the tournament. Such is the pull of the IPL that big-budget movies dont dare to release theatrically or on OTT platforms when IPL is on, while TV producers have a curious eye on the dwindling TRPs as the ten-team tournament becomes the de-facto prime time daily soap for three months. The IPL's prime-time matches have drawn massive audiences, often surpassing traditional television shows and impacting movie theatre attendance during the season. The league's popularity has prompted broadcasters and streaming platforms to innovate, offering interactive and immersive viewing experiences to retain and grow their audience base, adds Raman. He also adds that IPL's brand value was at two billion dollars in 2009 and has now jumped to 12 billion dollars in 2024. Four teams - Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders - have individual brand valuations of 100 million dollars. The league's media rights, now firmly with JioStar in TV and digital, have also escalated, with deals contributing to a business enterprise value of 15.4 billion dollars, up 80% from 2022. Speaking about numbers, the changes in captains and support staff across ten IPL teams have been eye-catchy. Seven teams will be starting off with new captains Riyan Parag is a stop-gap arrangement for the first three games of Rajasthan Royals, till Sanju Samson passes the keeping test. Suryakumar is just leading Mumbai Indians for the opening game, as Hardik Pandya serves a one-game ban citing a slow over rate. Rajat Patidar and Axar Patel are the newbie leaders for RCB and Delhi Capitals respectively, while IPL 2024 winning skipper Shreyas Iyer is leading Punjab Kings and Ajinkya Rahane is at the helm of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. Rishabh Pant, IPLs most expensive player at Rs 27 crore, is captaining Lucknow Super Giants, who have been shaken up by injury cloud in fast-bowling department. The 2025 IPL could be the springboard for Pant, Iyer, Shubman Gill, and KL Rahul to reclaim their spots on the national T20I team after varied periods of absence. Theres also the matter of India, the defending champions, and Sri Lanka set to jointly host the T20 World Cup early next year. The mega tournament is still about a year away, and a lot could happen before then. Despite everything, the IPL continues to be vital for those aiming to be back into the India T20I team, and a strong showing in the tournament will provide a massive boost to rest their cases for a recall in front of the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee. Pant, Iyer, and Gill will be aiming to showcase their leadership skills in IPL 2025 and strengthen their case for themselves to take up a leadership role for the Indian team if the chance comes in future. Rahul - unburdened by captaincy responsibilities while turning out for the Delhi Capitals will aim to impress selectors with his batting prowess in the T20 format. Adding to the intrigue of this subplot is the fact that they might compete for the same limited top-order spots. In the last T20I series that India won 4-1 over England earlier this year, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma opened the innings, with Tilak Varma at number three. While the middle order competition is a bit crowded, it is yet to be established if Samson and Abhishek are Indias best choices as openers, especially with someone like Yashasvi Jaiswal also in the waiting list. In the bowling list, someone like Mohammed Siraj will be roaring to hit the high notes after his stocks fell across formats, while young turks Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana will be aiming to maintain their rise in the cricketing world. The coaches have also changed Ricky Ponting is at Punjab Kings, Hemang Badani has taken charge at Delhi Capitals, Rahul Dravid, despite a leg injury, is coaching Rajasthan Royals. Kevin Pietersen and Dwayne Bravo are mentors of DC and KKR. DC have a total coaching revamp, while others have changes in varying degrees. Three months of IPL action also acts as big economic support to affiliate industries like tourism, wellness, hospitality, merchandising, ticketing, fantasy gaming, influencer economy, social media specialists and cricket-related technology. Former mens and occasionally womens players enjoy a wealth of options of being associated with the IPL, with coaching, and commentary being the most preferred. A major economic force, the IPL generated over 1.2 million direct and indirect jobs across India in 2024. Roles were created in stadium operations, security, and logistics, while merchandising, marketing, and event management contributed to the job scene as well. The hospitality and tourism industries reportedly saw a 35% surge in hiring, adding new jobs across hotels, restaurants, transport, and tour operators. Small businesses and startups leveraged the IPLs massive reach, many new jobs, while the demand for digital fan experiences led to new hires in tech, including developers, designers, and data analysts. From fantasy gaming to streaming innovations, we have seen the IPL fuelling sustained job growth across multiple sectors, stated Raman. In the start, IPLs staunchest critics would tear into the leagues razzamatazz for being the main reason behind all small or big issues in the cricketing world or giving more exposure to overseas players, who go on to humble India on their home soil in bilateral series. Apart from exchange of tactics and strategies, IPL has truly established itself as the most influential league in the cricketing world. Eighteen years of existence on planet earth isnt much time as a whole lifetime of possibilities and the best years of a human beings life are yet to come. Same is the case when IPL 2025 starts on Saturday - turning 18 is a big milestone in its existence, but it has been through its twists and turns which many adults wouldnt have experienced. In the start, IPLs staunchest critics would tear into the leagues razzamatazz for being the main reason behind all small or big issues in the cricketing world or giving more exposure to overseas players, who go on to humble India on their home soil in bilateral series. Apart from exchange of tactics and strategies, IPL has truly established itself as the most influential league in the cricketing world. Also Read: Highest tax paying cricketers Article Source: IANS
FanCode and Rajasthan Royals have expanded their partnership to enhance fan engagement through exclusive content and official merchandise. FanCode Shop will become the Official Jersey Manufacturing Partner and will manage the end-to-end operations, providing high-quality and affordable merchandise for fans, including customised jerseys.
Regional OTT platform STAGE secures $12.5 million funding led by Goodwater Capital, Blume Ventures
STAGE, a regional OTT platform, has secured $12.5 million in Series B funding led by Goodwater Capital and Blume Ventures. The platform, focused on underserved languages, has recorded significant growth in revenue and subscribers, driven by its unique content for Haryanvi, Rajasthani, and now Bhojpuri audiences.
CBI arrests senior GM of Power Grid Corporation of India for bribery
Uday Kumar, posted in Rajasthan's Ajmer, was arrested on Thursday along with Suman Singh of KEC International in Sikar where both had agreed to meet for alleged exchange of the bribe amount, said CBI
Bhilwara Energy to invest Rs 750 cr to set up a rPET resin manufacturing plant in Rajasthan
Bhilwara Energy Ltd plans to invest Rs 750 crore to establish an rPET resin manufacturing plant in Rajasthan by September 2026. The plant will recycle 20 million PET bottles each day to produce 100 kilo tonnes of food-grade rPET resin annually, using advanced recycling technology for superior quality and efficiency.
CBI nabs senior GM of Power Grid Corp, KEC executive during bribe exchange; company V-P named in FIR
New Delhi, Mar 21: The CBI has arrested Uday Kumar, senior GM of Power Grid Corporation of India, for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 2.4 lakh from an executive of Mumbai-based KEC International to extend favours to the company, officials said on Friday. Kumar, posted in Rajasthans Ajmer, was nabbed late on Wednesday along with Suman Singh of KEC International in Sikar where both had agreed to meet for alleged exchange of the bribe amount, they said. The bribe [] The post CBI nabs senior GM of Power Grid Corp, KEC executive during bribe exchange; company V-P named in FIR appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rajasthan Group D registration window opens for over 50,000 vacancies: Direct link to apply here
The Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) has begun the registration process for 53,749 Group D (Class IV) vacancies, with applications open until April 19, 2025. The recruitment exam will be held from September 18 to 21, 2025, featuring 120 questions across four sections. Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) and pay the application fee to apply.
High-speed tanker crash sparks massive fire on Rajasthan's Bhilwara-Kota highway, one burnt alive
JAIPUR: A devastating accident early on Friday morning near the Ladpura intersection on the Bhilwara-Kota highway resulted in a massive fire, reducing four tankers to ashes. A speeding tanker lost control and crashed into three stationary tankers, triggering a chain of explosions. The intensity of the impact was so severe that all four vehicles were engulfed in flames within moments. Tragically, one driver was trapped inside his truck and perished in the blaze. As soon as authorities were alerted, a police team led by trainee IPS officer Jatin Jain and Bigod police station in-charge Jai Sultan rushed to the accident site. Fire brigade teams battled the raging inferno, with local villagers also stepping in to assist. Eyewitnesses reported that four tankers were lined up near the Ladpura intersection when the speeding tanker rammed into one of them. The impact caused an immediate explosion, and the flames spread rapidly to the other three vehicles. The fire was so intense that one of the drivers had no time to escape and was burned alive inside his truck. The deceased has been identified as Shambhulal Dhakad, a resident of Phoolji Kheda. His body has been moved to the Mandalgarh Hospital mortuary, where a post-mortem will be conducted after his family arrives. The fire triggered panic at the accident site and caused major traffic disruptions on the highway. Vehicles were stuck in long queues on both sides as firefighters worked tirelessly to contain the blaze. It took nearly an hour to fully extinguish the flames. Once the situation was under control, the police cleared the congestion and restored normal traffic flow. Authorities are investigating the incident to determine the exact cause of the crash. Further action will be taken based on their findings.
Heartbreaking video: Cruel man caught dragging helpless dog with bike
A disturbing video from Udaipur, Rajasthan, has surfaced on Instagram, showing a man dragging a dog with a chain while riding a bike. The viral video has sparked widespread outrage, with people demanding strict action against this act of cruelty. The footage shows the injured dog with blood stains on the road, highlighting its suffering. []
