In a crucial IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Chennai Super Kings, captain Rishabh Pant's decision to not give spinner Ravi Bishnoi another over backfired as Dhoni led CSK to victory. With Shivam Dube struggling against spin and Dhoni's proven ability against pace, Bishnoi's fourth over was crucial. However, Pant opted for pacers Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur, who were ultimately unable to stop Dhoni's onslaught. Bishnoi defended his captain's decision, but it proved to be a costly mistake as CSK emerged victorious.
In a much-needed win for Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube's partnership led them to a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. After LSG's Rishabh Pant had returned to form with a half-century, CSK had to chase down 167 runs, which they successfully achieved with three balls to spare thanks to Dhoni (26 not out off 11 balls) and Dube (43 not out off 37 balls). Despite the efforts of LSG's bowlers, including Ravi Bishnoi's crucial dismissals, CSK's opening pair of Shaik Rasheed and Rachin Ravindra set the foundation for the win with a 52-run stand. However, it was Dhoni's late innings heroics that landed CSK the win and ended their five-match losing streak.
Lucknow Super Giants' all-rounder Mitchell Marsh will miss Saturday's match against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2025 due to his unwell daughter, as informed by captain Rishabh Pant. 28-year-old Delhi batter Himmat Singh will replace Marsh in the XI and will have to fill the gap left by the Australian player, who has been in great form in the tournament. Both teams are coming off wins and will look to continue their winning streak in this crucial match.
Lucknow Super Giants, led by Nicholas Pooran and Mitchell Marsh, put up an impressive batting and bowling performance to defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by five wickets in their first win of the 2025 IPL. Despite facing a strong SRH team, LSG's confident captain Rishabh Pant put them to bat first and his bowlers restricted them to a below-par score. Pooran and Marsh's explosive fifties helped LSG chase down the target with ease, making a statement win for the team.
In a thrilling IPL 2025 match, newcomer Ashutosh Sharma shocked fans and experts with his explosive batting, leading Delhi Capitals to a one-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. With the game seemingly out of reach at 65-5, Ashutosh's heroic 66 off just 31 balls secured a famous win for DC. After the match, LSG captain Rishabh Pant's intense conversation with team owner Sanjiv Goenka sparked social media buzz and comparisons to a similar controversial chat in IPL 2024. New captain Axar Patel promised an unpredictable and exciting season for Delhi after their nail-biting victory.
In a surprising announcement, the Delhi Capitals have named veteran cricketer Axar Patel as their captain for IPL 2025. The decision was made after a tough battle for the captaincy between Patel and KL Rahul. With this, Patel becomes the 14th captain for the Capitals and has big shoes to fill after Rishabh Pant led the team in the previous season. With his impressive track record in the IPL, Patel is set to lead the team to success.
After the departure of Rishabh Pant from the Delhi Capitals, India all-rounder Axar Patel has been announced as the new captain for the team for IPL 2025. The 31-year-old has been with Delhi since 2019 and was retained for a massive sum of INR 16.50 crore. Though his IPL captaincy experience is limited, Patel has led Gujarat in domestic cricket and served as India's T20I vice-captain earlier this year. Fans eagerly await to see Patel's leadership skills and performance as he takes on the role of captain for the Capitals.
Former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni and his wife Sakshi were seen at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun, having attended the wedding ceremony of fellow cricketer Rishabh Pant's sister. The recently married Pant was also present at the event, along with many other current and former cricketers. Dhoni and Pant were captured on video singing and dancing together at the celebrations.
In an exciting and jubilant victory, Team India defeated New Zealand in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 in Dubai on Sunday. Led by captain Rohit Sharma, the team celebrated their win with energetic dance moves. In a viral video, Rohit could be seen trying to convince ICC Chairman Jay Shah to join in, but to no avail. The celebrations also included players like Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir dancing with former cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu and showering Rishabh Pant with champagne.
With the final deadline for the Champions Trophy squad looming, India made some last-minute changes to their team, including the return of Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja. However, the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube came as a surprise to many. Shami, who made a strong comeback after a long injury layoff, will be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming three-week-long tournament. India will rely on their experienced batters and spinners, as they aim to lift the trophy once again.