Indian Premier League 2017
IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad
'In the final, there's 20 runs for nerves. Their nerves showed'
Mitchell Johnson defended 11 in the final over - four off the last ball - as Mumbai Indians won their third IPL title. Here are the reactions from their players and team management after the game
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL final, Hyderabad
Krunal's bolt from the blue
With his more established team-mates falling to Rising Pune Supergiant's traps, it was up to a man playing his first IPL final to take control of it
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad
Mumbai clinch third IPL title in last-ball finish
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bat first in the IPL final against Rising Pune Supergiant in Hyderabad
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017 final, Hyderabad
MS Dhoni readies for seventh final in ten seasons
Rising Pune Supergiant have beaten Mumbai Indians three times already this season. Another such result will give MS Dhoni his third IPL title
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017, final, Hyderabad
Mumbai face the Pune jinx in final
Pune's bowlers have been the reason for their 3-0 head-to-head against Mumbai. They have only allowed one half-century to the most prolific middle-order in the tournament
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017 final, Hyderabad
Smith, Dhoni central to Pune's turnaround
There were rumours about Rising Pune being a bickering and uninterested unit because of off-field decisions, but amid the noise, the think-tank addressed the underlying issue of how to win games
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad, final
'Wake-up calls' aid Mumbai's preparation
Rising Pune are worried about a Mumbai Indians backlash after emerging victorious on each of the three occasions this season
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
The list of umpiring howlers this season
The IPL has seen its share of poor umpiring decisions over the years, but the frequency of those this season has been rather alarming. Here are some of the more glaring ones.
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru
Wily Karn ties up Knight Riders
After sitting out the first half of Mumbai's campaign, Karn Sharma showed up when it mattered with his best IPL effort to take Mumbai into their fourth final
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru
Knight Riders' tactics not good enough
Aakash Chopra looks at the team compositions, the bowling and batting opening combinations, and some of the important players from the second qualifier in Bengaluru
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru
Karn, Bumrah carry Mumbai into fourth IPL final
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first in the second Qualifier at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier-2, Bengaluru
History with Mumbai, momentum with KKR
Mumbai Indians have won both their matches against Kolkata Knight Riders this season, but their bowling, which has let them down lately, is in need of a lift if they are to qualify for the final
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Qualifier 2, Bengaluru
A test of McClenaghan's slog-overs smarts
On a tricky surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, a change of pace may help Mitchell McClenaghan solve what has been a season-long problem of leaking runs in the end overs
April 29, 2024
Coulter-Nile, Yadav guide Kolkata to qualifier
Coulter-Nile claimed his fourth three-for in seven matches, most by a bowler, winning him his third MoM award
April 28, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Eliminator, Bengaluru
KKR's rain-riddled angst washed away by captain and colt
Kolkata Knight Riders were at the mercy of the rain gods for more than three hours, but Gautam Gambhir and the unheralded Ishank Jaggi ensured that the wet weather ended as a mere footnote in victory
April 28, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Eliminator
Coulter-Nile's comeback effort fells defending champions
Nathan Coulter-Nile produced a spell that stopped Sunrisers Hyderabad from accelerating at different points of their innings
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Eliminator, Bengaluru
Knight Riders survive rain scare in 1.27 am finish
Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders captain, chose to bowl first in the Eliminator, on a Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch riddled with cracks and dark spots
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017, Qualifier 1, Mumbai
How Pune filled a Stokes-sized hole
Aakash Chopra analyses tactics from the first qualifier between Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant at the Wankhede
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017, Eliminator, Bengaluru
Boom or bust for Sunrisers and KKR
The season's best opening pair versus the tournament's fastest team in the Powerplay. It's boom or bust in the Eliminator
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1
How Dhoni spooked Mumbai Indians
For nearly 15 overs of the Rising Pune Supergiant innings, the run-rate was going nowhere. Then Dhoni changed everything in the space of 12 balls
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1
Dhoni, Sundar vault Pune into the final
Mumbai Indians chose to bowl, and brought back Mitchell McClenaghan, Jasprit Bumrah, Parthiv Patel and Lasith Malinga, for the first qualifier against Rising Pune
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1, Mumbai
Advantage Mumbai as Rising Pune miss key players
Mumbai Indians have plenty of experience in IPL playoffs, and will be at home, against a Rising Pune Supergiant side weakened by the absence of Ben Stokes and Imran Tahir
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Qualifier 1, Mumbai
Can depleted Rising Pune do the triple over Mumbai?
Despite the absence of Imran Tahir and little contribution from Ben Stokes, Rising Pune Supergiant razed Kings XI Punjab and stormed into the first qualifier. They will be looking for a similar performance against Mumbai Indians to storm into their first
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Pune
'Foreign players did not take responsibility' - Sehwag
Kings XI Punjab were knocked out of IPL 2017 after they recorded their lowest total in the tournament's history and their director of cricket operations was not pleased one bit
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Pune
Thakur KO's his former team
Seamer Shardul Thakur returned career-best T20 figures of 3 for 19 to put Rising Pune Supergiant in the playoffs and end Kings XI Punjab's campaign
April 30, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Delhi
RCB end disappointing season with consolation win
Chris Gayle got one last chance to entertain this IPL as Royal Challengers Bangalore won the toss and decided to bat
April 30, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Pune
Pune rout Kings XI for 73 to book second place
In the hunt for second place, and two shots at making the IPL final, Rising Pune Supergiant availed the best of their home-ground advantage by deciding to chase
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Delhi
Daredevils, RCB look to end disappointing season on high
The final game of the league stage will have no bearing on how the playoffs pan out, but neither team would want to bow out with a defeat
April 30, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Pune
Knockout before the playoffs for Kings XI and Pune
Kings XI Punjab and Rising Pune Supergiant will go into their final league game still hunting a place in the playoffs. The winner will progress, the loser misses out on the top four
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Rayudu leaves imprint in rare opportunity
He was brought in to rest the season regulars, but a match-turning knock could give the team management a few selection headaches ahead of the Playoffs
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Siraj tears through Lions' destructive start
Mohammed Siraj was taken for 22 in his first two overs, but he got in the way every time Gujarat Lions tried to make use of a solid base
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Knight Riders miss out on top-two finish as Mumbai defend 173
Gautam Gambhir, the Kolkata Knight Riders captain, chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians, in a top-of-the-table clash whose start was delayed by 30 minutes due to rain
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Sunrisers give themselves hope of top-two finish
Sunrisers Hyderabad put Gujarat Lions in in their last IPL match on a hot Kanpur afternoon
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Eden Gardens to decide who finishes No. 1
Mumbai Indians are through. KKR are highly likely to be through. The big question at Eden Gardens will be: which of them top the table...
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Sunrisers set sights on playoff berth against weary Lions
A win for Sunrisers against Gujarat Lions on Saturday will seal their place in the playoffs. Even if they lose, they could sneak in provided Rising Pune Supergiant beat Kings XI Punjab on Sunday
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi
Nair repays Daredevils' faith
Karun Nair ended a lengthy lean patch following his Test triple-century against England with a well-paced innings on a sluggish Kotla surface
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi
Delhi keep Pune waiting for playoff spot
Zaheer Khan was happy to go in with only three overseas players
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Saha finds his groove at the top
Wriddhiman Saha wasn't quite himself as a floater in the middle order; he seized his opportunity as an opener to score a breezy 93
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Why Malinga has lost his sting, and a vintage big-hitting demo
Aakash Chopra analyses play from the run-fest in Mumbai, where Kings XI prevailed over the hosts
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Delhi
Top-two finish on Supergiant's mind
Rising Pune Supergiant are a win away from securing a playoff berth, but they'll have to do it without Imran Tahir
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Kings XI barely defend 230 to stay alive
Kings XI captain Glenn Maxwell announced one change with fast bowler Ishant Sharma replacing left-arm spinner Swapnil Singh.
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Classy Shreyas Iyer floors Gujarat Lions
Shreyas Iyer fought the fall of wickets at the other end to raze to his highest T20 score and steer Delhi Daredevils to a tense win
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Kings XI face another must-win at fortress Wankhede
Kings XI Punjab face the second of three must-wins against a Mumbai Indians team looking to seal their spot in the first qualifier of the postseason
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Shreyas Iyer's 96 pulls Daredevils through in 196 chase
Zaheer Khan, the Delhi Daredevils captain, chose to bowl first in the dead-rubber match against Gujarat Lions in Kanpur
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kanpur
Flawed teams look for consolation win
Kanpur's first match of the season is a dead rubber between two troubled teams: Gujarat Lions invariably win when they chase, and invariably lose when they bat first, while Delhi Daredevils can be exhilarating one day and exasperating the next
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mohali
Tewatia, Mohit keep Kings XI alive
Kings XI Punjab fielded just four specialist batsmen in a bid to stay alive in IPL 2017
April 30, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mohali
Kings XI face first of three must-wins
Kings XI Punjab find themselves in a complex qualification battle; but their fate will depend on how they take charge of the controllable factors
April 30, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Nabi's accuracy handcuffs Mumbai
Mohammad Nabi's unrelenting accuracy built the pressure on Mumbai Indians, his 12 dots in the Powerplay setting the tone for a clinical bowling display from Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Dhawan, bowlers lead Sunrisers' cruise
Rohit Sharma called correctly and Mumbai Indians elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad with rain in the Hyderabad air
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mohali
Smith punishes sloppy Kings XI
Dwayne Smith cashed in on two reprieves and slugged his way to his first fifty of the season
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Sunrisers seek to keep top-four slot from slipping away
Sunrisers Hyderabad have slumped at the business end of the tournament. They need to win against the rampaging Mumbai Indians for a start, and hope Kings XI's results go in their favour
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Narine and the art of pinch-hitting
Sunil Narine had never scored a fifty in T20s before today, but he changed that in some style
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mohali
Smith's 74 dents Kings XI's playoff chances
Gujarat Lions captain Suresh Raina opted to bowl against Kings XI Punjab because he wanted his bowlers to make use of the new ball and then rely on the team's batting strength
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Narine demolishes RCB with fastest IPL fifty
Having missed nine matches, and nearly a month of cricket, the big-hitting Chris Lynn was back as Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bowl in Bengaluru
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mohali
Stoinis ruled out as Kings XI seek top-four spot
Without Marcus Stoinis, who has been ruled out of the remainder of the IPL season, Kings XI Punjab will hope to keep their qualification hopes alive against a Gujarat Lions team low on morale and rocked by injuries
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
KKR look to arrest slump in pursuit of top two
While Royal Challengers Bangalore play for pride, Kolkata Knight Riders will look to avoid losing a third-straight game as they pursue a top-two finish
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi
Pollard's 360-degree range
Sent up the order to counter spin and tackle the short boundaries, the West Indies allrounder made a seamless transition and bullied Delhi Daredevils
April 21, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Unadkat in the 20th over: 0 W W W 0 0
Sunrisers Hyderabad had a chance when they needed 13 off the final over. But Jaydev Unadkat gave nothing away
May 01, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi
Mumbai achieve record margin in crushing defeat of Daredevils
Zaheer Khan returned from injury and elected to bowl at the Feroz Shah Kotla. He replaced Shahbaz Nadeem in the XI and was Daredevils' only change
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Stokes, Unadkat lift Rising Pune to No. 2
David Warner, the Sunrisers Hyderabad captain, chose to bowl against Rising Pune Supergiants on an overcast afternoon at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Delhi
Rollicking Daredevils welcome Mumbai to home turf
Delhi Daredevils will count on the momentum from two thumping victories as they host table-toppers Mumbai Indians
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Surging Pune look to end Sunrisers' home streak
Rising Pune Supergiant have won their last three away games, and present a serious threat to Sunrisers Hyderabad's undefeated home record this season
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
Bowlers star in Rising Pune's surge
Rising Pune's bowling attack was all over the place at the start of the season, but they have improved significantly in their last seven matches
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
In, in, out: Sandeep swings another win Kings XI's way
Sandeep Sharma removed Royal Challengers' holy trinity inside the Powerplay to derail what should have been a simple chase
April 30, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Axar, Sandeep thrust Kings XI after another RCB collapse
Royal Challengers Bangalore, who brought back Chris Gayle and Samuel Badree for Adam Milne and Travis Head, chose to bowl against an unchanged Kings XI Punjab
April 30, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi
One of the best IPL innings I've seen - Tendulkar
A stunning 43-ball 97 from Rishabh Pant caught the attention of some big names from Indian cricket on Twitter
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Can Gayle lift RCB against his favourite opposition?
Kings XI Punjab have plenty to play for at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While they're at it, they should bear in mind that they are the favourite IPL opposition of a certain Chris Gayle
April 30, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi
Pant and Samson bring brutal end to Lions' campaign
Delhi Daredevils chose to bowl against Gujarat Lions at the Feroz Shah Kotla in a must-win game for the visitors; Marlon Samuels made his debut for Daredevils
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Tripathi revels in unfamiliar role at the top
Rahul Tripathi's unfettered assault - 93 off 52 balls - floored Kolkata Knight Riders at home and carried Rising Pune Supergiant to third place
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Delhi
Playoff window closing fast on Lions
Last year's table toppers cannot afford too many mistakes, having played 10 matches for only six points
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Rahul Tripathi's boundary blitz takes Pune third
Steven Smith called correctly and Rising Pune Supergiant elected to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders on a humid evening at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Kolkata
KKR, Pune clash in bid for top-two finish
Kolkata Knight Riders and Rising Pune Supergiant, who meet at the Eden Gardens on Wednesday, are both enjoying strong runs of form and have their sights set on finishing the league stage in the top two places
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, New Delhi
Unforgiving Yuvraj sets Kotla alight
Yuvraj's 41-ball 70 was yet another timely reminder of why he is crucial for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their quest to defend the crown they won in 2016
April 30, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Delhi
Daredevils upset Sunrisers to end losing streak
Delhi Daredevils' stand-in captain Karun Nair chose to bowl against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Feroz Shah Kotla
April 30, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Delhi
Sinking Daredevils seek lifeline against Sunrisers
After four straight away games, Delhi Daredevils return to their home, Feroz Shah Kotla, desperately needing a win to stay alive in the tournament
April 30, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Pune
Anatomy of a Stokes masterclass
Rising Pune Supergiant were 10 for 3 in their chase of 162, and then 42 for 4, but nothing, not even a prolonged bout of cramps, was going to stop Ben Stokes
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Nerveless Rohit steers tight chase
Rohit Sharma played a vintage innings, exuding his trademark grace and silken timing enroute to an unbeaten 37-ball 56, to overwhelm Royal Challengers Bangalore on a slowish Wankhede pitch
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Pune
Stokes century scripts stunning Pune win
Ben Stokes returned to the Rising Pune Supergiant line-up as they chose to bowl first against Gujarat Lions at the MCA Stadium
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rohit masterminds tense chase to take Mumbai to top
Virat Kohli won the toss, and Royal Challengers Bangalore batted first on a sweltering afternoon
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Warner's hit and switch-hit modus operandi
David Warner brought out all his typical T20 shots - the lofted drive, pulls, cuts and switch-hits - along with a trademark celebration to raze Kolkata Knight Riders' bowlers
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Pune
Tye loss jolts Lions ahead of Pune clash
Coming off the back of a defeat via the Super Over, Gujarat Lions are set to miss the services of fast bowler Andrew Tye for the remainder of the IPL owing to a shoulder injury he picked up on Saturday
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Tottering Royal Challengers seek Wankhede spark
Royal Challengers Bangalore have only a minuscule chance of making the playoffs ahead of their trip to the Wankhede Stadium to take on Mumbai Indians
April 29, 2024
Axar, Maxwell's spin in tandem scythes through Daredevils
Axar Patel and Glenn Maxwell built on a strong start to run through Delhi Daredevils' middle order in economical spells of spin bowling
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
'Power-hitting at its very best'
Twitter reactions to a blistering century from David Warner
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali
'We didn't bat intelligently' - Dravid
The Delhi Daredevils batsmen did not recognise the troubles a slow pitch in Mohali would pose and were bowled out for 67
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Warner's 126 serves notice to tournament leaders
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to chase despite a slightly dry surface in Hyderabad
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali
Sandeep exploits familiar pitch on return
Against a right-heavy Delhi Daredevils top order, Sandeep Sharma was back opening the bowling and he made sure he hit the right lengths to maximise mischief from a slightly tacky pitch
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali
Daredevils get thrashed after falling for 67
Overnight rain tempted Glenn Maxwell to insert his opposition, who were being led by a man making his T20 captaincy debut
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Talisman Krunal brings joy on return
Krunal Pandya's presence in the midst of a Mumbai Indians slide showed why he has become indispensable to them
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Two attacking line-ups set for Sunday blockbuster
Two in-form teams - Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad - with strong all-round performances will play the second match on Sunday
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mohali
Can Daredevils quicks take over Kings XI's den?
They are on a four-match losing streak, but Mohali has often been helpful to fast bowling and Delhi Daredevils have a roster full of them
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
Pacy Ferguson storms through RCB
Lockie Ferguson isn't a superstar, but against a batting unit full of them, his pace and wily variations made for top-class bowling
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
The numbers from a gruesome RCB defeat
They are running away with the most single-digits scores this season and gifted an opposition bowler the record for most dots bowled in an IPL innings in 2017
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiants v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
Kohli fumes at lack of intent, fear of failure
Virat Kohli thinks it was a clear case of RCB losing rather than Pune winning, after they slumped to a 61-run loss to see their Playoff hopes take another massive hit
April 30, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Bumrah's super over wins Mumbai the tiebreaker
Suresh Raina won the toss and surprised everybody by choosing to bat first at the chase-friendly Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Rajkot
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
RCB crash to another miserable defeat
Virat Kohli, wanting "five good results", was able to get his way at the toss in Pune and decided to chase against Rising Pune Supergiant
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
How RCB can still qualify for the playoffs
Two wins, six losses and a washout. With only five more matches to go for them, Royal Challengers Bangalore can lose another match and still make it to playoffs
May 01, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Burden on improved bowling teams at high-scoring venue
With both teams loaded with power-hitters at the top, the onus is on the bowling units at a venue that favours run scoring
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Pune
Rising Pune eye top-half retention despite Stokes' absence
Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Tymal Mills has recovered from a hamstring niggle but Rising Pune Supergiant are likely to miss the services of their key allrounder Ben Stokes
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mohali
Williamson finds a place in T20 world
Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Kane Williamson struck a 26-ball fifty and outpaced his more illustrious T20 shoo-ins
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Feel bad when we can't win for our management - Samson
Sanju Samson said it was upto the youngsters in Delhi Daredevils' line-up to repay the faith shown in them by the management
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata
In-form Uthappa latches onto another opportunity
Robin Uthappa was reprieved on 9 and made sure Delhi Daredevils paid dearly for the lapse as he dominated the opposition bowling
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mohali
Sunrisers top order brushes Kings XI away
Kings XI Punjab chose to bowl against for the third time this season, against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first game in Mohali. Yuvraj SIngh and Ashish Nehra were brought in by Sunrisers
April 30, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Gambhir, Uthappa nail yet another middling chase
Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and elected to bowl against Delhi Daredevils, who would have batted first anyway had they won toss
April 30, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mohali
Sammy boost for Kings XI in mid-table tussle
The West Indies allrounder, who joined the Kings XI Punjab squad on the eve of their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad, could be a like-for-like replacement for the out-of-form Marcus Stoinis
April 30, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Daredevils hope for lift at pace-friendly Eden Gardens
Delhi Daredevils are second from bottom but have a potent pace attack and will hope they can exploit the movement and bounce that is likely to greet them at Kolkata Knight Riders' fortress
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Finch's brutish masterclass
Aaron Finch didn't bat at his preferred opening position, but that didn't change his approach towards chasing down a potentially tricky total
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Tye, Finch lift Lions off the bottom
A back niggle for Tymal Mills meant a game for Travis Head. Royal Challengers also included Aniket Choudhary at the expense of Stuart Binny
April 24, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Lions look to escape from last place
Both Gujarat Lions (four points) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (five points) are falling behind in the playoff race
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune
Robin Uthappa lives the batsman's dream
Make highest IPL score, check. Gun down a target of 183, check. Put the team on top of the table, check
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune
Supergiant missteps
Should Tahir bowl more in the Powerplay? And should Pune look to bulk their bowling resources? Aakash Chopra answers these questions and more
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Pune
Uthappa propels Knight Riders to No. 1
Rising Pune Supergiant brought in Faf du Plessis for Ben Stokes who had pulled up sore
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Washout diminishes RCB's playoff chance
With only two wins in eight matches now, Virat Kohli's men might have to win each of their remaining six games to qualify for the knockouts
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Stokes produces million-dollar performance
Ben Stokes took wickets at crucial points during Mumbai's chase before taking control of the final phase with the ball and in the field
May 02, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
RCB's margins for error now minimal
Sunrisers Hyderabad, hunting for their first away win this season, take on Royal Challengers Bangalore, for whom nearly every game is now a must-win
May 02, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Stokes key in snapping Mumbai's streak
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first against Rising Pune Supergiant at the Wankhede Stadium
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Kohli slams RCB's 'reckless batting'
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli summed up his side's performance as reckless after they were bowled out for an IPL record low of 49 chasing a target of 132
April 26, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Coulter-Nile cranks it up after spin show
The Australia fast bowler snuffed out RCB's resistance in a hostile opening spell to effectively seal the game inside the first five overs of the chase
May 01, 2024
Coulter-Nile, Umesh dismantle Bangalore
Six overs, 36 runs, four wickets. Those were Umesh Yadav and Nathan Coulter-Nile's combined figures, setting the base for Knight Riders' cruise past Royal Challengers Bangalore
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Pune aim to reprise winning start against Mumbai
Mumbai Indians and Rising Pune Supergiant began their season in contrasting fashion, but where Mumbai have pulled ahead rapidly at the top of the table, Pune are still reviving their campaign
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata
The second shortest T20 innings
Exactly four years after posting the highest score in IPL history, Royal Challengers slumped to a record low
April 25, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Axar's impact with bat and ball takes Kings XI home
Axar Patel had a fine all-round day, two wickets to go with his 17-ball 34, leading the Kings XI Punjab past a strong Gujarat Lions side
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Knight Riders defend small total in style, RCB 49 all out
After a 15-minute rain delay to the toss, Royal Challengers Bangalore elected to chase with more rain not ruled out
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Kings XI defend 188 for first away win
Gujarat Lions, who made four changes, chose to bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Rajkot. Kings XI made three, including bringing in Manan Vohra, who recovered from an illness
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
Dwayne Bravo out of IPL with hamstring injury
West Indies allrounder Dwayne Bravo is almost certainly not going to play in the 2017 IPL because of his ongoing rehabilitation for a hamstring injury he suffered in December
April 28, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Kolkata
De Villiers and Badree expected to play for RCB
Having broken a series of three straight losses with a win against Gujarat Lions, Royal Challengers Bangalore will hope to carry the form against Kolkata Knight Riders
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Kings XI and Lions in search of re-ignition
Two teams looking to change their fortunes soon face-off in Rajkot - Gujarat have begun their path to recovery but how long will it take Kings XI?
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Aggressive McClenaghan helps Mumbai defend
Mumbai Indians were up against all the odds when they began the second innings after some underwhelming batting. It was clear they needed wickets and Mitchell McClenaghan delivered in his first spell
May 01, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Pune
The finisher is not finished yet
The tournament's best death bowler was up against a man whose hitting form was on the wane. In the space of six deliveries, MS Dhoni settled the form v reputation debate in style
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai
McClenaghan, Bumrah help Mumbai extend lead at top
Zaheer Khan, the Delhi Daredevils captain, won the toss at the Wankhede Stadium and made Mumbai Indians bat first for the first time since their first game of the tournament
May 01, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Pune
Nerveless Dhoni pulls off last-ball victory
Australia captain Steven Smith won the toss against his vice-captain David Warner, and Rising Pune Supergiant decided to field against Sunrisers Hyderabad
May 01, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Kolkata
How Gambhir and Raina used their bowling resources
Aakash Chopra analyses the various bowling punts the two captains took during the game between Kolkata Knight Riders and Gujarat Lions
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Daredevils eye turnaround against rampaging Mumbai
Back-to-back defeats have stalled Daredevils after a good start, but to put that behind, they need to find a way past a Mumbai side that is reveling in its best-ever IPL start
May 01, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Raina special helps Lions roar
Reprieved on 1, Suresh Raina made Kolkata Knight Riders pay with a typically bruising knock that delivered a second win for Gujarat Lions
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Pune
In-form Sunrisers eye first away win
Rising Pune will be encouraged by the performance of their local players in the win over RCB. Now, with an eye up the table, they will need MS Dhoni to step up
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Raina assault too hot for Knight Riders
Lions are currently placed eighth, but will look to their head-to-head record (they lead 2-1) for inspiration in their quest for victory against second-placed Knight Riders
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Desperate Lions hope for Eden respite
The bottom-placed team enters the Eden Gardens stronghold after Kolkata Knight Riders had already smacked them by 10 wickets earlier in the tournament
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
The Buttler bash that took a while coming
Jos Buttler smashed 77 off 37 balls as Mumbai Indians gunned down 199, their highest successful chase in the IPL
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
When batsmen picked their targets
Hashim Amla's 51 runs off Lasith Malinga on Thursday was the second-highest in batsman v bowler records in IPL history. Here's a look at other such hammerings
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
'A masterclass from Hashim Amla'
Hashim Amla's South Africa team-mates led the praises on Twitter following his maiden T20 hundred
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
Mumbai top order destroys Kings XI in highest successful chase
An unchanged Mumbai Indians chose to bowl against Kings XI Punjab in Indore. Kings XI brought in Shaun Marsh, Marcus Stoinis, Gurkeerat Singh and Swapnil Singh
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
The Morris v Mathews debate
Despite statistics that seem to suggest otherwise, Delhi Daredevils have continued to bat Angelo Mathews above Chris Morris
April 29, 2024
Kings Xi Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Indore
Kings XI look to disrupt Mumbai's best-ever start
Kings XI Punjab aim to end their three-match losing streak as they play their last home game in Indore against a confident Mumbai Indians outfit
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Willamson shows there is place for finesse in T20s
Kane Williamson didn't power through his innings, he stuck to what he knows best - using touch and timing - to achieve sensational results
April 30, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Williamson and Dhawan overwhelm Daredevils
Sunrisers Hyderabad opted to bat first against Delhi Daredevils, becoming the third side after Royal Challengers Bangalore and Daredevils to do so this season
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Daredevils look to breach Sunrisers fortress in battle of the ball
Delhi Daredevils travel to Hyderabad to try and return to winnings way, but the Sunrisers are yet to lose a game at home this season
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Saved by the hat, won with the bat
Chris Gayle found some form with a typically brutish display of power-hitting in an innings that saw him breach 10000 runs in T20s
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Rajkot
'I wanted this so badly' - Chris Gayle
Chris Gayle thanked all the franchises, as well as his national team, for helping him get to the 10,000-run mark
April 21, 2024
10,000 runs for Chris Gayle
A giant in the T20 format
The difference between Chris Gayle and the next-best on key parameters indicates his excellence in the format
April 21, 2024
#Gayle10000
'10,000 T20 runs. PARANORMAL'
Chris Gayle finally scaled the 10,000-run mark in T20s, and Twitter was full of praise for the first batsman to get there
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Gayle blitz, Chahal guile reinvigorate RCB
Both teams are trying to get off the bottom of the table; Lions are a spot ahead of last-placed Royal Challengers
May 02, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Rajkot
AB de Villiers injured, RCB seek rise from last place
Gujarat Lions and Royal Challengers Bangalore, placed seventh and eighth on the table, need a win to improve their chances of making the top four
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Bhuvneshwar keeps his head when others lose it
Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 5 for 19 overcame a sensational 95 from Manan Vohra
April 30, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi
Managing crises the Pandey way
Kolkata Knight Riders were in deep trouble, twice, in a chase of 169 and Manish Pandey bailed them out both times
April 30, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi
Dissecting the Daredevils batting order
Aakash Chopra analyses the Delhi Daredevils batting order, and offers insight into some of the more curious events during their game against Kolkata Knight Riders
April 30, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Bhuvneshwar five-for trumps Vohra's 95
Glenn Maxwell, the Kings XI Punjab captain, has chosen to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium
May 01, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi
Pandey, Yusuf give KKR top position after tense chase
Delhi Daredevils chose to bat against Kolkata Knight Riders, and brought in Mohammed Shami and Angelo Mathews
April 29, 2024
Stokes, Thakur complete Pune's turnaround win
Ben Stokes and Shardul Thakur bagged six wickets between them to help Pune defend 161 against Bangalore
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Bangalore
Tiwary rises above slow pitch
On a pitch where other more established batsmen struggled to go a strike rate above 120, Manoj Tiwary's cameo at 245.45 set up a total Rising Pune could defend
May 01, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Delhi
Daredevils' young batsmen brace for KKR's spin charge
Delhi Daredevils' top order, the least experienced in the league, will face a formidable Kolkata Knight Riders spin attack in a home match on Monday
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Sunrisers, Kings XI look to keep slump at bay
Having lost their last two matches in the IPL, both teams are in need of a fresh start
April 30, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rana sets up yet another Mumbai Indians win
Nitish Rana scored his second match-winning fifty of the season at No. 3 to help Mumbai Indians chase down 177 on a two-paced pitch at the Wankhede
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rohit changes strategy to tackle spinners
Rohit Sharma had to change his tactics to play against spin after he was dismissed for four single-digit scores early in the tournament
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Pune quicks defend 161 against RCB
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli won the toss and opted to chase against Rising Pune Supergiant at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rana, Rohit, Pollard seal another Wankhede chase
Mumbai Indians welcomed back Lasith Malinga, and won the toss to chase in a chase-friendly ground and format
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Another Kohli-Smith face-off
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rising Pune Supergiant, who have lost three out of four matches each, will face each other in Bengaluru on Sunday
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Lions eye tough road up the points table
Gujarat Lions will try to climb up from seventh place when they take on Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, a team they have yet to lose to in the IPL
April 29, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Delhi
Anderson blasts it beyond Kings XI's reach
Having powered Delhi Daredevils to 188 with a slog-overs blitz, Corey Anderson played his part with the ball as well in inflicting a 51-run defeat upon Kings XI Punjab
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Some luck and Uthappa's sublime timing
Robin Uthappa survived two close calls, but carried on to thrash the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowlers in his first fifty of the season
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kolkata
The Narine gamble and Uthappa's innovations
Aakash Chopra explains why Kolkata Knight Riders chose to change a successful opening combination, how Robin Uthappa succeeded against Rashid Khan and more
May 01, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Delhi
Billings, Anderson dismantle Kings XI
Kings XI Punjab handed Eoin Morgan and KC Cariappa their first games this season
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kolkata
KKR top table with Uthappa and spinners
Sunrisers Hyderabad welcomed back Moises Henriques, who missed the team's last match against Mumbai Indians because of an illness, and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Debutant Tye's five-for fashions Lions' first win
Still looking for their first win in the season, Gujarat Lions chose to bowl and also welcomed Ravindra Jadeja back from injury
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Delhi
Daredevils hope to outwit Kings XI in first home game
Coming off the back of their biggest victory ever, Delhi Daredevils will look to capitalise on the momentum and outplan Kings XI Punjab
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Sunrisers aim to break Eden duck
Kolkata Knight Riders have a perfect home record against Sunrisers Hyderabad, who will be looking to change that with their strong bowling line-up
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Tye's knuckle ball punches wind out of Pune
Andrew Tye flummoxed Rising Pune Supergiant's batsmen with his knuckle ball en route to a hat-trick on his IPL debut
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bangalore
Badree praises Pollard's maturity
Samuel Badree praised his West Indian team-mate Kieron Pollard for his character and maturity after helping steer a tough chase with a half-century
May 01, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bangalore
Pollard the calm amid Badree storm
By anchoring a tough chase on a dry surface, Kieron Pollard proved there's more to his game than just monstrous sixes
April 30, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Pollard fifty overcomes Badree hat-trick
Rohit Sharma, the Mumbai Indians captain, chose to bowl first at the Chinnaswamy Stadium
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Narine brings double the value in Lynn's absence
In an all-round performance of the highest quality, Sunil Narine showed up for his captain in both Powerplays
April 30, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Jadeja expected to return for struggling Lions
In a battle between two underperforming teams, Gujarat Lions host Rising Pune Supergiant
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
Kohli set to return against Mumbai Indians
Virat Kohli has fully recovered from the shoulder injury that has kept him out of action since the Ranchi Test against Australia last month
May 01, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Upbeat Mumbai seek to spoil Kohli's RCB return
Near-full-strength teams face off in what is likely to be a run-fest in Bangalore
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Gambhir, Umesh script Kings XI thrashing
Kolkata Knight Riders chose to bowl in their home opener against Kings XI Punjab. Knight Riders made three changes, bringing in Umesh Yadav, Colin de Grandhomme and Piyush Chawla
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai
How Harbhajan and dew hindered Sunrisers
Aakash Chopra analyses some of the major talking points from the match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2017, Kolkata
Maxwell and Kings XI, the underdogs
Kolkata Knight Riders have won all seven of the most recent matches between these two teams, and their spinners have had success over Glenn Maxwell in particular
April 30, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Harbhajan sings redemption song
Left to prove a point after being left out of the opening game, Mumbai Indians' most-experienced spinner showed he still has the smarts to succeed in the shortest form
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Mumbai sail home on dewy evening
Mustafizur Rahman replaced Moises Henriques, who, according to David Warner, was down with a virus
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Sunrisers gear up to unleash Mustafizur-Rashid combo
Sunrisers Hyderabad will be forced to rethink a settled combination with the return of Mustafizur Rahman, as they take on a charged-up Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
Bowling yorkers easy to say, not to bowl - Nehra
Ashish Nehra emphasised on the importance of mental toughness to bowl during the end overs of a T20, but said bowling yorkers isn't an easy art
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune
Mercurial Samson goes big when it matters
Sanju Samson put behind a dodgy year to take his chance at No. 3 and produce a top-class innings for an inexperienced Delhi Daredevils batting line-up
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune
Rising Pune still piecing together bowling puzzle
In terms of selection and the use of tactics - lack of spin in the Powerplay, and the chase - Rising Pune Supergiant seemed a few steps behind
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune
Samson's maiden ton razes Rising Pune
Ajinkya Rahane, leading Rising Pune Supergiant in the absence of the unwell Steve Smith, chose to bowl against Delhi Daredevils at the MCA Stadium
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
Kings XI overcome de Villiers' one-man show
Royal Challengers Bangalore, boosted by the return of AB de Villiers, won the toss and opted to bat against Kings XI Punjab in Indore
May 01, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Pune
Tahir key against team that released him
Rising Pune Supergiant won both their games against Delhi Daredevils last season. Can they keep that form going?
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
Rampaging de Villiers stands alone
Returning from a back injury, AB de Villiers single-handedly revived a sinking Royal Challengers Bangalore innings with a stunning 89 not out off 46 balls
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
Axar gets Watson again, Royal Challengers misuse Mills and Chahal
Aakash Chopra dissects some of the tactics used by Kings XI Punjab and Royal Challengers Bangalore in their meeting at Holkar Stadium
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
ABD can 'roll on the floor hitting sixes'
Current and former players were among those in awe of another stunning innings from AB de Villiers
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Indore
Gayle chases landmark against favourite opponents
Chris Gayle is 25 short of 10,000 T20 runs ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore's meeting with Kings XI Punjab in Indore
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Star of the match - Rana romp turns it Mumbai's way
Chasing 179 to beat Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians were losing their way before Nitish Rana hauled them back on track with his second IPL half-century
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Lions might rethink overseas strategy - Brad Hodge
That Gujarat Lions have managed to take only one wicket in two games has prompted the management to rethink their strategy of playing four overseas batsmen
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
The keys to Rashid's success, and Warner's form
Aakash Chopra analyses some of the talking points from the game between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Lions
April 29, 2024
Warner, Henriques steer Hyderabad past Gujarat
Moises Henriques struck his second fifty of the season, while David Warner registered his first sizeable contribution
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Star of the match - Rashid turns to the left and to the right
Rashid Khan's 3 for 19 broke the back of Gujarat Lions' innings to set up a comprehensive win for Sunrisers Hyderabad
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Rana, Pandya brothers stage stunning heist
Lasith Malinga returned to bolster the Mumbai Indians bowling, replacing Tim Southee. He walked straight into bowling duties as his captain Rohit Sharma won the toss and expectedly chose to chase
April 30, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Warner, Rashid give Lions a thrashing
Sunrisers Hyderabad chose to bowl against Gujarat Lions at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium. Lions fielded two debutants, Tejas Baroka and Basil Thampi
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Under-pressure Lions face their bogey team
Sunrisers Hyderabad have won all three of their matches against Gujarat Lions and will want to keep that momentum going
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Star of the match - Jadhav's stellar form revives Royal Challengers
Kedar Jadhav led Royal Challengers Bangalore's revival with a sublime counter-attacking 69, just his third IPL fifty
April 30, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Mumbai
Mumbai gain Malinga but lose Rayudu
The arrival of Lasith Malinga for Mumbai Indians and Shakib Al Hasan for Kolkata Knight Riders highlights the high-profile match between the two teams on Sunday
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Gujarat Lions, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Will Ben Cutting finally break free?
The allrounder may not have the numbers to impress, but his contributions during crucial moments in franchise cricket make him a player a team can never ignore
May 01, 2024
Sharma duo stifles powerful Pune with the ball
Sandeep Sharma and Mohit Sharma's neat-early display pegged Pune on the back foot and restricted them to just 163.
April 30, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Indore
Star of the match - Breezy Maxwell floors Rising Pune
In his first game as Kings XI Punjab's captain, Glenn Maxwell shut the door on Rising Pune Supergiant with an unbeaten and typically innovative 20-ball 44
April 29, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
Royal Challengers defend 157 despite Pant's belligerence
Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Shane Watson went against the trend at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, choosing to bat first upon winning the toss against Delhi Daredevils
April 30, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Indore
Bowlers' strangle, Maxwell flash gives Kings XI success
In his first match as captain, Kings XI Punjab captain Glenn Maxwell opted to bowl against Rising Pune Supergiant in Indore
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Lynn, Gambhir in highest opening stand in IPL
Stats highlights from Kolkata Knight Riders' thumping ten-wicket win over Gujarat Lions in Rajkot
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Star of the match - Lynn's power pummels Lions
Chris Lynn put on a show in muscular hitting to ease Kolkata Knight Riders through their season opener
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rising Pune Supergiant, IPL 2017, Indore
Maxwell readies for captaincy debut, against Smith
Kings XI Punjab, who finished bottom of the table last season, will be hoping to do much better this time around, under their new captain
May 02, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Rajkot
Gambhir, Lynn blaze away in record chase
On a ground where four out of five IPL games have been won chasing, Kolkata Knight Riders opted to bowl
April 30, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2017, Bengaluru
RCB look to avoid slide against bowling-heavy Daredevils
Both sides will miss key players as Delhi Daredevils aim to start their IPL campaign with a win while Royal Challengers Bangalore look to avoid losing the plot before the return of Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers
April 30, 2024
IPL 2017 news
Dhoni reprimanded for DRS gesture
MS Dhoni has been reprimanded for a "minor" code of conduct breach after Rising Pune Supergiant's seven-wicket win in their opening match against Mumbai Indians
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune
Tahir bounces back after going unsold at auction
Imran Tahir, who went unsold at the IPL auction in February, has said how special it was to pick three early wickets to set up Rising Pune Supergiant's win against Mumbai Indians
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
The most expensive IPL final overs
Ashok Dinda has bowled three of the six worst 20th overs in IPL history. He has conceded 272 runs in 20 final overs, going at 13.6 an over
April 29, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiants v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune
Smith's love affair with Pune continues
Steven Smith's unbeaten 54-ball 84 helped Rising Pune Supergiant start IPL 2017 with a last-over win at home
April 29, 2024
Gujarat Lions v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2017, Rajkot
KKR, Lions bank on big batting line-ups
Much of the success of Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders is because of the performances of their batsmen at Nos. 1 to 4
April 22, 2024
IPL 2017
De Villiers doubtful for next RCB game too, says no to keeping
AB de Villiers, who missed the IPL 2017 season opener with a back injury, is a doubtful starter for Royal Challengers' second match as well
April 21, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune
Rahane, Smith clinch thriller for Pune
Making his captaincy debut for Rising Pune Supergiant, Steven Smith chose to bowl first on a well-grassed deck at the MCA Stadium
April 30, 2024
Rising Pune Supergiant v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2017, Pune
Smith seeks winning start at venue of Test success
In February, Steven Smith led Australia to a famous Test win in Pune. Now, he returns to the city as Rising Pune Supergiant's new captain
April 29, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2017, Hyderabad
Yuvraj's blitz proves too much for RCB
In the repeat of the 2016 final, Sunrisers Hyderabad looked at captain David Warner to make the first play once again
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017 news
Kings XI replace injured Vijay with Ishant
Kings XI Punjab have added Ishant Sharma to their pace-heavy attack ahead of the tenth season of IPL
May 01, 2024
IPL 2017
Not easy to emulate 2016 campaign - Williamson
The New Zealand captain, who has played only eight IPL games over the past two years, said that it was important the new-look Sunrisers team gelled well if they are to have any chance of a title defence
May 01, 2024
Bangladesh in Sri Lanka 2016-17
Mathews out of Bangladesh T20s, unlikely for IPL's start
Angelo Mathews will almost certainly miss the T20s against Bangladesh next week, and is also unlikely to be fit for the start of the IPL, SLC cricket manager Asanka Gurusinha has confirmed
April 25, 2024
IPL 2017 news
Zaheer keen to embrace 'support role'
Zaheer Khan hopes a revitalised pace bowling attack, that has in its ranks new recruits Pat Cummins and Kagiso Rabada, will help him play the role of a support cast and not the bowling lead
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017 news
Ashwin to give IPL a miss, Vijay doubtful
The offspinner is likely to be out of action for six to eight weeks, but is expected to regain full fitness ahead of India's title defence at the Champions Trophy in June
April 29, 2024
IPL 2017
De Villiers to lead RCB if Kohli unavailable
AB de Villiers will lead Royal Challengers Bangalore if Virat Kohli fails to recover, from his shoulder injury, in time for the start of the IPL
May 01, 2024
IPL 2017
Daredevils coach Dravid rues loss of de Kock to injury
Delhi Daredevils coach Rahul Dravid has said missing a batsman of Quinton de Kock's calibre as well as the experience of JP Duminy will affect the balance and composition of the team going into tenth edition of the IPL
April 29, 2024
IPL news
Virat Kohli in doubt for start of IPL
Royal Challengers Bangalore might have to start IPL 2017 without their captain Virat Kohli, as he battles against time to recover from a shoulder injury
May 01, 2024