Indian Premier League 2018
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Eliminator, Kolkata
KKR to fight Sunrisers for spot in IPL final
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of the knockout match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens
May 16, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Indore
Rohit, Krunal blitz keeps Mumbai Indians alive
The pair's unbeaten 56-run stand off just 21 balls delivers just their third win in nine matches
May 17, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Talking points - What happened to Kaul and Sandeep's seasons?
Their economy rates dramatically shot up towards the end of the season, leaving Sunrisers dependent on two bowlers
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, final, Mumbai
Age no bar: why Dhoni and Fleming backed CSK's "old" squad
Also, the CSK coach explains how shifting their home matches out of Chennai affected team dynamics
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, final, Mumbai
'CSK handled moments of pressure better' - Williamson
The Sunrisers captain said despite having a "competitive total", Shane Watson's innings ensured CSK didn't provide any opportunities by hitting the ball "over the fence, not to our man"
May 18, 2024
'Can't see any other captain pulling off a title win like this'
Reactions to Chennai Super Kings becoming champions of IPL 2018
May 09, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018 final, Mumbai
From tuk tuk to boom boom: how Watson won it for CSK
The first ten balls the opener faced were all dots. He then powered to 117 off his next 47 balls to make short work of a 179 chase
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL final, Mumbai
Dwayne Bravo: "We always said experience will get the better of youth"
Reactions from the Chennai Super Kings players soon after they won their third IPL title
May 09, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL final, Mumbai
Shane Watson the hero as CSK claim third IPL crown
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of the 2018 IPL final, between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai
IPL final: CSK v Sunrisers, all you need to know
When and where? Who are favourites? Where to watch the game? All the important information about the IPL final
May 18, 2024
CSK v Sunrisers, IPL 2018, final, Mumbai
CSK 3, Sunrisers 0. IPL final?
For CSK, a seventh final appearance represents a closing of the circle - not only are they back after a two-year suspension; they are back where they have always been
May 18, 2024
IPL 2018
Quiz: Who's been to an IPL final before?
Some of these facts about IPL 2018's finalists are true, while the rest are figments of our imagination. Can you separate the cook-ups from the facts?
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPl 2018, Final, Mumbai
Five ways that Sunrisers can surprise CSK
How about Rashid Khan as opener if they end up chasing?
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018 final, Mumbai
CSK, Sunrisers reflect on challenges overcome on eve of grand final
Dhoni has a poor record in recent IPL finals, but Williamson has baggage of a different kind: Sunrisers have lost to CSK every time this season
May 18, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, Qualifier-2, IPL 2018
Williamson hails Sunrisers' hard scrap
Sunrisers' captain underlined the importance of banking on experience in a knockout after his side entered its second IPL final in three seasons
May 16, 2024
IPL 2018
Rashid Khan, 'Most Valuable Player in T20'
Reactions to Rashid Khan's incredible all-round performance against Kolkata Knight Riders
May 15, 2024
IPL 2018
Rashid Khan gives Sunrisers another crack at CSK and IPL title
Follow ESPNcricinfo's Live Report of the second Qualifier between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, 2nd Qualifier, Kolkata
Pressure on Williamson in Sunrisers' last chance
He has led his team to four successive losses and now they face an in-form Kolkata Knight Riders on home turf in a knockout game
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Qualifier 2, Kolkata
Captain Karthik, and the new KKR
Taking over from Gautam Gambhir, Dinesh Karthik has reshaped the team in his first year in charge, tuning it to fit the change in resources
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Talking Points - What was Ajinkya Rahane thinking?
Trying to understand Rajasthan Royals' baffling approach to the chase, and how they lost even though they had the best of the conditions
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL Eliminator, Kolkata
Why Russell couldn't resist the temptation to pull
Jofra Archer's pace and Eden Gardens' evening zip forced Russell to shelve his favourite stroke early on. Then a free hit arrived and there was no looking back
May 17, 2024
KKR v Royals, IPL Eliminator, Kolkata
KKR to face Sunrisers for spot in the final
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of the knockout match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers v CSK, IPL 2018, Qualifier 1, Mumbai
We backed Carlos with his death bowling - Williamson
The Sunrisers Hyderabad captain refused to blame his bowlers for the loss against Chennai Super Kings, and instead suggested his side may have been 15-20 runs short
May 18, 2024
KKR v Royals, IPL 2018 Eliminator, Kolkata
KKR bank on home advantage in loser-goes-home contest
Rajasthan Royals have a 1-6 win-loss record at Eden Gardens, and might be hampered by their lack of batting depth
May 15, 2024
IPL 2018
The Sunil Narine journey, from pinch-hitter to allrounder
How did the nothing-to-lose experiment of 2017 turn into a vital part of Kolkata Knight Riders' strategy? Varun Shetty investigates
May 15, 2024
'Simply Faftastic'
Twitter applauded Faf du Plessis on his unbeaten 67, which led CSK to their seventh IPL final
May 09, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, Qualifier 1, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Du Plessis does a Dhoni, and even seals it with a six
The opener manoeuvred the middle overs, took the game deep, targetted Carlos Brathwaite and sealed CSK's place in the final with a six
May 18, 2024
Sunrisers v CSK, IPL 2018, Qualifier 1, Mumbai
Faf du Plessis to his team-mates: "How did we win this, guys?"
CSK's match-winner said he specifically targeted Carlos Brathwaite since his normal-pace deliveries and slower balls weren't too different
May 14, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, Qualifier 1, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Talking Points: Brathwaite at the death? Really?
All at once, Super Kings have answered uncomfortable questions that had been asked of their bowling attack all season
May 18, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, 1st Qualifier, Mumbai
Faf du Plessis pulls off great escape to lead CSK into IPL final
Follow ESPNcricinfo's live report of the first IPL qualifier between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Qualifier-1, Mumbai
CSK eye direct path to seventh IPL final
Three successive losses have sucked momentum out of Sunrisers Hyderabad. Now, they'll have to get it together against a side that has made the playoffs in every season
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Qualifier-1, Mumbai
CSK's batting v Sunrisers' bowling? Not anymore
Holes appeared in the Sunrisers attack in the latter part of their league campaign while CSK have suddenly discovered a potent new-ball pairing
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Pune
How Lungi Ngidi maximised a spicy Pune surface
Pace, bounce, swing and carry: over four overs, the 22-year old fast bowler from South Africa showed all that and more to shut out Kings XI Punjab's hopes of making the playoffs
May 17, 2024
IPL 2018
Talking Points: What was that Super Kings batting order about?
It was Ashwin who promised to defy conventions in the IPL but it was his former franchise captain MS Dhoni who took things to a new level
May 14, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018
No excuses, only lessons for Rohit after Mumbai exit
The Mumbai captain rued the lack of support for Ben Cutting in the tense chase in Delhi
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Delhi
Old virtues give Mishra the lost edge
He lost his place after two poor outings, only to return towards the end and deliver match-winning spells
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Pune
Ngidi, Raina knock Kings XI out; Royals secure playoffs spot
CSK are still not assured of a top-two finish. If MS Dhoni's men lose by 76 runs, then they would drop to third place on the virtue of net run rate
May 08, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Delhi
Daredevils knock out Mumbai, Royals dare to dream
Delhi Daredevils, who played their last game with only three overseas players, brought in Liam Plunkett for Avesh Khan
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Pune
Kings XI's hopes hinge on Mumbai defeat
Kings XI Punjab need to beat Chennai Super Kings to have a shot at making the playoffs, but that result matters only if Mumbai Indians have lost to Delhi Daredevils
May 09, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Delhi
A Mumbai win will take them through, and eliminate Royals and Kings XI
All Mumbai Indians have to do to make the fourth and last playoff spot their own is beat bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians
Can misfiring Rohit inspire Mumbai to another great escape?
He has had his worst IPL season so far in terms of runs scored and time spent in the middle, and his team will hope a must-win situation brings out the best in their captain
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Canny Shreyas rips through RCB
Brought in with his team facing a must-win, Shreyas Gopal produced the best performance of his T20 career to knock out his hometown franchise
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Virat Kohli slams middle-order failure after RCB crash out
The RCB captain said too much had been left to AB de Villiers to achieve in a must-win game against Royals in Jaipur
May 16, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Narine, Lynn and Uthappa book KKR's playoffs spot
In a game KKR had to win to ensure qualification for the playoffs, captain Dinesh Karthik said he would have batted first as well had he won the toss.
May 15, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Talking Points: Royals finally play their leggies together
With Jofra Archer opening and Ajinkya Rahane in at No.3, Sanju Samson had to wait
May 09, 2024
Royals v RCB, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Bengaluru boys knock out RCB, Royals stay alive
The three came in for Jos Buttler, Ben Stokes and Anureet Singh
May 09, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
A case of win or cross-your-fingers for KKR
If Kolkata Knight Riders win, they are assured of a place in the top four. If they lose, their path to the playoffs gets increasingly complicated
May 15, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Royals, RCB scramble as playoffs race gets tighter
Defeat for either team will knock them out, but a win can't guarantee progression as they'll require favours from other teams over the weekend
May 08, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Delhi
Mishra proves he's far from finished
He started the tournament poorly, but has proved to be a vital cog in the bowling arsenal as Delhi Daredevils look to build for 2019
May 09, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Delhi
Harshal, Mishra help Daredevils trip up CSK
Daredevils were going in with just three overseas players in Maxwell, Lamichhane and Boult
May 08, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Delhi
Can Daredevils salvage pride against CSK?
Having already been knocked out, the hosts now gear up to face Chennai Super Kings who have their sights set on a top-two finish
May 10, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
From Tests to T20s, Williamson masters his own range
Like efficient companies, the best players have the ability to innovate while still relying on their strengths. Kane Williamson has done so expertly through the season, and again during his 81 against RCB
May 18, 2024
RCB v SRH, IPL 2018
When Jonty says 'what a catch'
The reactions to AB de Villiers' stunner at the Chinnaswamy
May 17, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Talking points: How did Thampi concede 70 in four overs?
In the sixth over of RCB's innings, the third umpire took an age to decide whether an AB de Villiers shot had gone for four or six
May 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Williamson special in vain as de Villiers, Moeen keep RCB alive
Wriddhiman Saha , who is recovering from a shoulder injury, and Yusuf Pathan, who had missed Sunrisers' last game because of soreness, did not find a place in the Sunrisers team
May 08, 2024
IPL 2018
The importance of being Shakib
His ability to adapt to any situation makes the Bangladesh allrounder an invaluable part of the Sunrisers outfit and, overall, a T20 gem
May 18, 2024
IPL 2018
Qualification scenarios - Six games, five teams, two spots
An explainer on how the Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad game will affect the play-off race
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
RCB bank on home advantage in bid to stay alive
RCB have relied heavily on Kohli, de Villiers and Umesh. They'll need others to punch above their weight against the best attack of the season
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Bumrah, the master of death-over stifles
With their campaign fast slipping away, Rohit's decision to leave two of Bumrah's overs for the death proved to be a masterstroke
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Talking Points: KL Rahul or bust for Kings XI
If he was saving himself for the death overs, then why didn't he bowl the 20th?
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Bumrah and Pollard keep Mumbai alive
Kings XI Punjab captain R Ashwin stuck to this season's trend of chasing at the Wankhede Stadium, choosing to bowl first in a crucial game against Mumbai Indians
May 17, 2024
IPL 2018
Qualification scenarios: What if Mumbai beat Kings XI?
How Wednesday's result - whoever wins - will affect the two participating teams, as well as KKR, Royals and RCB
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Mumbai Indians teetering on the edge of elimination
Mumbai Indians will be out of the tournament if they lose to Kings XI Punjab on Wednesday, but if they win they will move to fourth place
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Confidence and wickets return to Kuldeep's repertoire
Kuldeep Yadav claimed 4 for 20, his best IPL figures, to mastermind a stunning collapse and lead KKR closer to the playoffs
May 19, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata
How does KKR's win against Royals impact playoff qualification?
Against KKR, Rahul Tripathi joined Jos Buttler for the first time and they smashed 63 off 4.5 overs for the first wicket
May 17, 2024
KKR v Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Kuldeep, Russell push KKR closer to playoffs
Both teams have 12 points from 12 games, with the winner set to move to third place on the league table without yet confirming a playoff spot
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Kolkata
KKR bank on Eden's spin to edge ahead in playoffs race
Two points separate the five teams vying for the final two playoff spots. KKR and Royals are part of this mid-table muddle. Neither will want to let the other get ahead
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Indore
Umesh rocks Kings XI with the short stuff
The Royal Challengers Bangalore quick dismissed KL Rahul and Chris Gayle in the same over to set up Kings XI Punjab for a meltdown
May 09, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Indore
Talking Points: Have bowlers cracked the Gayle-Rahul puzzle?
Royal Challengers Bangalore crippled the Kings XI line-up with a flurry of short balls, taking out their most prolific pair inside the Powerplay
May 11, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Indore
Umesh Yadav leads RCB's rout of Kings XI
The Afghanistan mystery spinner had hurt his bowling hand in Kings XI Punjab's last game against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday
May 14, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Jofra Archer bosses the big leagues
Since breaking into the Rajasthan Royals XI, Jofra Archer has quickly established himself as the team's leading bowler
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Indore
Kings XI look to ambush RCB's late playoff charge
Both teams have depended on a few key performers and will want substantial efforts from the others
May 12, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Talking Points - Ajinkya Rahane breaks convention
Rather than holding back Jofra Archer and Jaydev Unadkat for the last four overs, the Royals captain went for wickets
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Pune
Twinkle-toed Rayudu celebrates India call-up
The CSK batsman regularly used his feet and struck his maiden T20 hundred to all but lead his team into the playoffs
May 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Buttler makes easy work of Mumbai to lift Royals to fifth place
Ish Sodhi missed out due to illness and D'Arcy Short replaced him; Shreyas Gopal and Dhawal Kulkarni were the other inclusions for Rajasthan Royals as Mumbai Indians were unchanged
May 17, 2024
IPL 2018
Talking Points - Sunrisers fall short against great chasers, again
And what's happened to Kane Williamson, the apparent struggler?
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Pune
Rayudu hundred puts CSK on brink of playoffs
Looking to seal a top-two slot in the league, Sunrisers Hyderabad were asked to do that the tough way: defending a total against Chennai Super Kings in Pune
May 18, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Delhi
How de Villiers KO'd Daredevils
Feeding off an in-form Virat Kohli at the other end, the South African brought up his 26th IPL half-century, and steered RCB home in a tall chase
May 08, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Rahane comes home on a mission
Royals can control their fate by winning their next three. The first of those is against a side with a history of pulling off late heists
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Pune
Will Dhoni's criticism fire up CSK bowlers?
Less than 48 hours after MS Dhoni pulled his boys up for not executing plans properly in the field, they come up against the wily Sunrisers
May 18, 2024
IPL 2018
Who is Abhishek Sharma?
Where did Delhi Daredevils' latest teenaged sensation come from?
May 11, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Indore
When Narine's swing took Mujeeb out
The impulsive pull is his calling card. Of late, Narine has added another layer to his batting: the ability to hold shape and use his wrists to pick runs
May 16, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Delhi
Kohli and de Villiers combine to knock Daredevils out of contention
Delhi Daredevils brought in two teenagers - Sandeep Lamichhane and Abhishek Sharma - for a must-win game
May 08, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Talking points: KKR score 80 runs behind the wicket
R Ashwin persisted with a short third-man and fine leg, and Knight Riders hit fifteen fours in those areas
May 15, 2024
Kings XI v KKR, IPL 2018, Indore
KKR flatten Kings XI with season-topping 245
Agarwal, Finch in to strengthen Kings XI batting; KKR's injured Under-19 pair of Mavi, Gill continue to sit out with niggles
May 16, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Delhi
Daredevils set to engage RCB in elimination dance
Royal Challengers Bangalore will be keen to eliminate one rival for the playoff race, on Saturday
May 14, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Indore
Kings XI, KKR campaigns wobbling after strong starts
Both teams have lost some steam in recent games, and could be in danger of missing the playoffs if they don't sort out their respective long-standing issues
May 15, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Did Dhoni not allocate the death overs properly?
A look at how Rajasthan Royals' new opening pair made Dhoni change tactics, what lengths were bowled to the CSK captain, and where CSK lost the match
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Jos Buttler unlocks another dimension
The England batsman showed that he has it in him to anchor a chase and finish it off
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Buttler keeps Royals relevant in race to playoffs
In a game that Rajasthan Royals must win to stay in the playoff race, MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings asked them to field
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Royals run into in-form CSK with time running out
Another win for MS Dhoni's men will take them a step closer to making the knockouts for the ninth time in as many seasons
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018
How Pant clinically dismantled Bhuvneshwar
The last time these two sides met, Pant struggled to hit length deliveries. On Thursday, there was a clear plan to counter that threat
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi
Rishabh Pant takes 70 off 24 balls against Rashid and Bhuvneshwar
Stats highlights from Rishabh Pant's outstanding hundred, on a pitch where the rest of his team-mates collectively scored at less than a run a ball
May 18, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi
Reactions to Rishabh Pant's blistering hundred - 'A message to India's selectors'
Social media was full of praise for Rishabh Pant's 128 off 63 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad
May 11, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi
Talking Points: Why did Rashid bowl so late?
Despite the pitch assisting spin, the legspinner came on only in the tenth over of Daredevils' innings
May 18, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi
Pant's epic ton in vain as Sunrisers reach playoffs
Daredevils, however, persisted with the out of form Glenn Maxwell, while Sunrisers Hyderabad brought in Shreevats Goswami
May 18, 2024
IPL 2018
Should spinners bowl in the death in IPL?
Depending on the pitch, outfield size and batsmen at the crease, spin could be a good alternative to the traditional death-over tricks by pace bowlers
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Delhi
Sunrisers one win away from the playoffs
A win for Kane Williamson's men on Thursday will also knock Delhi Daredevils out of the tournament
May 18, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Kishan takes a leaf out of Sehwag's book
He's made three ducks this season, but the team management's faith hasn't shaken. On Wednesday, he justified why he was worth the big bucks
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Talking Points - Should Piyush Chawla have bowled the last over?
Piyush Chawla conceded 22 in the last over, even though the batsman on strike, Ben Cutting, usually struggles against spin
May 16, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Ishan Kishan powers Mumbai Indians into IPL's top four for the first time
In a must-win game for visitors Mumbai Indians, KKR made two changes and opted to bowl at home
May 16, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Advantage Mumbai at home away from home
They have won nine of their 11 games at the Eden Gardens, and another could catapult them above KKR, into fourth place
May 15, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Jaipur
When Ish Sodhi impressed Shane Warne
The New Zealand legspinner had a smart economy rate of 0.74 and strangled Kings XI Punjab's chase of 159 to keep Rajasthan Royals alive
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Talking Points - Ashwin's tit-for-tat move fails
A duck for R Ashwin at No.3? He was just keeping his promise of being unpredictable this IPL
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Jaipur
KL Rahul unbeaten, but Royals beat rest of Kings XI
Kings XI Punjab dropped out-of-form batsman Mayank Agarwal and replaced him with Akshdeep Nath; Mohit Sharma returned to the XI to replace Ankit Rajpoot
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
How Williamson took a slow pitch out of the equation
With Sunrisers having lost both their openers and making slow progress, Williamson rebuilt patiently before providing a short burst that set the team up for an above-par total
May 19, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Last chance for Royals to stay alive
After three successive losses, they desperately need the likes of Ben Stokes and D'Arcy Short to fire as they take on the in-form Kings XI Punjab for the second time in three days
May 17, 2024
IPL 2018
Talking Points: Why did Sunrisers delay Rashid v Kohli?
And was Moeen Ali simply RCB's last throw of the overseas-player dice?
May 14, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Williamson, Rashid all but seal RCB's fate
They also recalled batsman Manan Vohra and left out Brendon McCullum and M Ashwin. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, named an unchanged team
May 08, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Can Kohli or de Villiers turn around RCB's poor season?
Virat Kohli's team could possibly face elimination if they lose to table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals,
Rahul's masterclass in (p)acing a chase
KL Rahul racked up his highest IPL score, and helped Kings XI Punjab breeze to a 153-run target
May 18, 2024
Mumbai v KKR, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Mumbai overcome their death-overs nerves
They kept losing close games at the start of the tournament, but on Sunday they made sure they didn't lose their way in the pressure moments
May 16, 2024
Kings XI v Royals, IPL 2018, Indore
Talking Points - Why Rahul was given not out by the TV umpire
Jos Buttler had attacked Delhi Daredevils in the first six overs, but R Ashwin prevent a repeat with five overs of spin
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Hardik Pandya continues to learn on the job
The allrounder followed an unbeaten 35 off 20 balls with four overs of excellent pace variations on a Wankhede pitch with a tinge of green
May 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Rahul aces chase to end Kings XI's losing run
Considering no team has won defending a total at the Holkar Stadium in the IPL since last year, Kings XI Punjab captain R Ashwin won an important toss and chose to bowl first against Rajasthan Royals
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Talking points - How KKR fell apart in the chase
Kolkata Knight Riders used interesting tactics at the death, and they affected Mumbai's batting plans
May 15, 2024
Mumbai v KKR, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Hardik delivers twice at the death to keep Mumbai alive
A finger injury to Shivam Mavi gave the Karnataka seamer Prasidh Krishna the opportunity to make his IPL debut
May 19, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Indore
Royals desperate for more from Stokes, Unadkat
Rajasthan Royals, at the bottom of the league, need substantial contributions from their most expensive players against Kings XI
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Mumbai
In-form KKR could ruin Mumbai Indians' play-off hopes
Mumbai cannot afford to lose, and are up against a formidable side that has won their last two games
May 15, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Rashid Khan celebrates a special century
The legspinner was summoned when Delhi Daredevils were on a rampage and delivered another match-turning spell
May 19, 2024
Sunrisers v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Talking Points: How Sunrisers kept Pant quiet
Their fast bowlers were the first to find the right line, length and pace against Rishabh Pant this season
May 18, 2024
Sunrisers v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Sunrisers pull off their season's best chase to go No. 1
Daredevils have brought in Naman Ojha and Daniel Christian for Colin Munro and Shahbaz Nadeem
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Pune
How Ravindra Jadeja set RCB up for failure
One match after being trolled on social media for his role in the Chennai Super Kings team, the allrounder dismissed Virat Kohli for a duck with his first ball
May 10, 2024
CSK v RCB, IPL 2018, Pune
A tactical masterstroke from Dhoni? Or a bit lucky?
Dropping a wristspinner for an extra overseas fast bowler put the onus on CSK's fingerspinners, and they took with 5 for 40
May 13, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Pune
Jadeja and Harbhajan sink the RCB arsenal
Parthiv Patel was brought into the RCB XI with Quinton de Kock unavailable
May 18, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Can Daredevils stay relevant in the race to the playoffs?
To do that, they must find a way to tackle Sunrisers Hyderabad's bowlers, who have been strangling opposition line-ups all season
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Pune
AB de Villiers to return as RCB aim to stay afloat
Virat Kohli's team will face an incredibly tough path to the playoffs if they drop points against CSK
May 18, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Pune
Bumrah rediscovers vintage form
He had just a solitary wicket to show, but the pressure he built on Kings XI across two spells helped Mumbai Indians pull the game back
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Indore
Rohit, Krunal blitz keeps Mumbai Indians alive
The pair's unbeaten 56-run stand off 21 balls secured a third win in nine matches, keeping Mumbai Indians alive in the season
May 17, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Talking Points: Why isn't Rohit Sharma batting at No. 3?
He starts slow, but if you get him to face 30-plus balls, he can strike at over 140
May 17, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Indore
Mumbai Indians in danger of being knocked out
The defending champions have to win each of their remaining six matches to stay in contention for the IPL playoff race
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Kolkata
The Gill stamp of authority
For four games, he batted at No. 7. His exploits on Thursday has all but ensured he won't go back there
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Gill and Karthik power KKR past sloppy CSK
Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik stuck with the chasing trend and chose to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata
May 18, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Delhi
Power-packed Pant bullies Rajasthan Royals
On Wednesday night at Feroz Shah Kotla, his home ground, Pant bullied Rajasthan Royals' attack with 69 off 29 balls at a strike rate of 237.93 and smart strike rate of 302.75
May 18, 2024
KKR v CSK, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Can KKR, CSK iron out their end-over issues?
For one it's their death-over batting, for the other it's the bowling. That could mean another even contest, and another blockbuster finish - like the last time they met
May 17, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Talking Points: Time for Shaw-Tendulkar comparisons?
What's got everyone excited is that the 18-year-old has got his runs with stylish drives rather than slogs
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Delhi
Belligerent top order gives Daredevils enough to edge out Royals
Delhi Daredevils replaced legspinner Rahul Tewatia with left-arm spinner Shahbaz Nadeem
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Delhi
Floundering Daredevils' near last-ditch attempt at home
A win for Rajasthan Royals will make them genuine contenders for the playoffs, but a loss will leave them in a similar difficult position to Daredevils
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Umesh's pace and bounce troubles Mumbai Indians, again
The fast bowler had rocked them early the last time he met them as well; but he delivered the decisive blow on Tuesday - the wicket of Rohit Sharma off his first ball
May 11, 2024
RCB v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Mumbai almost out as RCB finally defend a total
Rohit Sharma was forced to make a change because of Evin Lewis' injury, and Virat Kohli brought back Washington Sundar in place of M Ashwin
May 10, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
No room for error for RCB and Mumbai
Both teams have won only two of their matches in the first half of the season and, realistically, need to win six of their remaining seven games to stay in contention for the playoffs
May 16, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Pune
Ngidi's impressive IPL initiation
For a week, the South Africa quick warmed the bench. Then he flew home after his father's demise. Upon return, he tied down Delhi Daredevils' batting line-up
May 14, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Pune
Watson, Dhoni muscle CSK to the top
Uncapped Kerala fast bowler KM Asif among four changes for Chennai Super Kings; Faf du Plessis makes way for Sam Billings
May 12, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Pune
Iyer's Daredevils take aim at wounded CSK
In a blow to Super Kings' bowling attack, pacer Deepak Chahar is out for at least two weeks with a hamstring injury
May 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Remodelled Lynn delivers another win
The opening batsman had a vastly different approach to his innings but still made it work
May 15, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Jaipur
How do you solve a problem like Sunrisers' batting?
With Sunrisers' bowling, as it turns out. Also, let's talk about Ben Stokes and Ajinkya Rahane (again)
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018
Williamson gives Sunrisers the extra gear
On a tough pitch with variable bounce, the Sunrisers Hyderabad captain provided a batting template the Rajasthan Royals failed to emulate
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
KKR batting might too much for de Villiers-less RCB
Kolkata Knight Riders chose to bowl first at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Royal Challengers Bangalore made four changes, including bringing in Tim Southee and Brendon McCullum
May 14, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Sunrisers Hyderabad ace another tight defence after batting slump
Royals also handed a debut to left-arm spin allrounder Mahipal Lomror, who plays domestic cricket for Rajasthan
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
RCB seek quick fix to death bowling woes
A win for RCB against Kolkata Knight Riders will leave both teams with three wins each, but a KKR win will create a clear gulf between the top and bottom half
May 09, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Will RCB find the spark their season needs?
Bowling at the death has always been an issue for the IPL's perennial bridesmaids, but this season they have outdone even themselves
May 13, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Rejuvenated Royals run into red-hot bowling unit
The race to the playoffs is on; while Sunrisers seem quite comfortable at top, Royals will hope their million-dollar gambles rescue them and seal a spot in the top four
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Pune
Mumbai ride on the Rohit factor
With their campaign nearing a point of no return, the captain carved out a calm unbeaten half-century to steer the chase
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Pune
Rohit stops Mumbai's freefall with match-winning fifty
Both captains felt the Pune surface won't change for the course of the game
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Pune
Mumbai run into table-toppers with time running out
Mumbai are in dire need of a change of fortune, but Chennai Super Kings may not be in an obliging mood
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Delhi
Iyer owns the 'V' and Knight Riders' attack
Iyer's unbeaten 93 off 40 balls carried the bottom-placed Daredevils to 219 for 4 - the highest score of the season - which eventually proved beyond the reach of KKR
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Delhi
New captain Iyer's 93* off 40 blows KKR away
Kolkata Knight Riders chose to bowl first against Delhi Daredevils, who left out their former captain Gautam Gambhir
May 15, 2024
IPL 2018
Talking Points: No weak links in Sunrisers attack
Twice in two matches, Sunrisers' bowlers have been tasked with defending below-par totals, and both times they pulled it off
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Delhi
Can new leadership spark Daredevils revival?
Kolkata Knight Riders, who have three wins in six games, will want to find a little more consistency as they travel to the Feroz Shah Kotla
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Ankit Rajpoot smashes Kings XI bowling records
The 24-year old's 5 for 14 were the second-best figures in the IPL to end up on the losing side
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Shakib, Rashid star as Sunrisers defend another low total
Sunrisers, on the other hand, retained the team that had defended 118 against Mumbai Indians. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who had missed that game because of injury, hasn't recovered yet
May 14, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Dhoni breaks personal six-hitting record in IPL
MS Dhoni struck seven sixes, his personal best in a single IPL game, to seal a high-scoring win for Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru
May 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Hot and cold Sunrisers face Kings XI juggernaut
Kane Williamson leads a sensational bowling attack, but his opposite number R Ashwin has a line-up that can both pile up and contain runs
May 08, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Dhoni, Rayudu raze down 206 in blaze of sixes
Despite damp conditions in the ground and overcast conditions above, both teams fortified their spin resrves; Royal Challengers brought in Pawan Negi and handed a debut to Colin de Grandhomme
May 18, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Talking points: What is Pollard's role in the Mumbai XI?
Also, Siddarth Kaul effectively used distinct plans for different batsman. Did his performance improve his stock as an end-overs bowler?
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
CSK target top spot; RCB look to rise further from the bottom
The hosts have been over-reliant on Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers for their runs. Will one of them do the job again against CSK?
May 18, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Rashid's stack of dot balls blindsides Mumbai
The wristspinner racked up 16 dot balls and took two wickets to help Sunrisers Hyderabad stun Mumbai Indians
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Rashid and Kaul sink Mumbai in chase of 119
Injuries to key fast bowlers forced Sunrisers Hyderabad to ring in four changes
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Sunrisers seek turnaround at Wankhede without Bhuvneshwar
After starting the tournament with three straight wins, Sunrisers are now coming on the back of two losses and may have to field a depleted side
May 19, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Delhi
Mujeeb, the all-weather specialist
Mujeeb Ur Rahman showed again he can bowl whenever needed: in the Powerplay or to defend 16 off the final over
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Delhi
Mujeeb denies Iyer in dramatic last-ball win for Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI, on the other hand, made a lone change with David Miller replacing Chris Gayle, who had "pulled up sore," according to captain R Ashwin
May 17, 2024
Delhi Daredevils v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Delhi
Daredevils seek to change fortunes at home
Having played away all season so far, Delhi Daredevils will get two consecutive home games. But they face a formidable Kings XI Punjab first
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Gowtham wins it for Royals in clutch finish
With Rajasthan Royals needing 43 off 17 balls, K Gowtham showed off his hard-hitting ability, smashing an unbeaten 33 off 11 balls to seal a thrilling turnaround win
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Floater Rayudu the new hero for CSK
On a day when Chennai Super Kings crawled to the lowest Powerplay score (27 for 1) and the lowest 10-over score of the season 54 for 2), Ambati Rayudu smoked 79 off 37 balls at a Smart strike rate of 288.54
May 18, 2024
Royals v Mumbai, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Archer, Gowtham hand Mumbai another final-over defeat
Archer came in for Ben Laughlin while Dhawal Kulkarni replaced Stuart Binny. Mumbai were unchanged
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Rayudu, Chahar the difference as CSK pull off another close win
Chennai Super Kings brought in Faf du Plessis to replace Imran Tahir, who was ruled out with an illness
May 18, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Rajasthan Royals in need of batting revival
Rohit's return to form mirrors Mumbai's rise. Can they sustain the surge?
May 19, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
The best batting line-up v the best bowling line-up this IPL
A Sunday special in Hyderabad with Dhoni, Rashid, Bravo, Dhawan and many more fighting for the limelight
May 18, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
De Villiers sets the record straight against left-arm spin
It was inconceivable after watching de Villiers bat on Saturday night that he could ever have had troubles with left-arm spin
May 14, 2024
'Greatest EVER catch'
Trent Boult has taken plenty of screamers in his career, but his IPL effort v RCB could just be the best ever
May 14, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Rahul seamlessly wipes out Knight Riders
The opener shellacked 60 off 27 balls to propel Kings XI Punjab to the top of the table
May 15, 2024
IPL 2018
What happened to Lynn's weakness against spin?
Andre Russell was kept quiet by Kings XI but when he came on to bowl, he was taken apart by fellow Jamaican Chris Gayle
May 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018
De Villiers magic powers RCB to thumping win
Delhi Daredevils hand debut to Harshal Patel against his former franchise; Mohammed Shami sits out
May 15, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Gayle, Rahul launch Kings XI to the top
The former Knight Rider got his first game of the season in place of Mohit Sharma
May 16, 2024
RCB v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Bottom-placed teams look for season-altering spark
Rain could be a dampener as Royal Challengers Bangalore begin a sequence of four straight home games, against Delhi Daredevils
May 08, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Narine v Gayle in tussle for top spot
Chris Gayle has a formidable record against his former team, having scored 532 runs in 13 innings at an average of nearly 50 and a strike-rate of 152.43
May 15, 2024
IPL 2018
Talking Points: When will Royals play Rahul Tripathi in the Powerplay?
Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, found a solo hero for the third time in four matches
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Pune
Watson sizzles in familiar role
After a poor 2017, Watson has done well to raise his game and show he's still got it
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018
Royals fall flat after Watson century
Rajasthan Royals leave out Kulkarni, Short for Binny and Klaasen; Karn Sharma debuts for CSK in their first match at their new home ground in Pune
May 17, 2024
IPL 2018
Talking Points: Ashwin's calculated punts pay off
Could batting first become the next big trend? And where did it all go downhill for Rashid Khan?
May 08, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Pune
CSK seek to recreate stronghold at new home
Both MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina, who are recovering from injuries, trained on the eve of the match against Rajasthan Royals and could be fit to play on Friday
May 18, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Pune
CSK arranges chartered train for diehard fans
The 'Whistle Podu Express' will carry around 1000 fans from Chennai to Pune, with the team management to bear all expenses
May 10, 2024
Kings Xi Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mohali
Gayle wins the Rashid bout
Chris Gayle's dominance in T20s showed once again as he smashed his 3rd T20 hundred in seven innings while also collecting his second Man-of-the-Match award in a row
May 18, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mohali
Gayle's blazing ton hands Sunrisers first loss
Kings XI Punjab's R Ashwin became the first captain to opt to bat in IPL 2018, while Sunrisers Hyderabad left out Billy Stanlake
May 09, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Mohali
Can Kings XI keep Mohali win-record intact?
They've won two in two here this season, but Sunrisers Hyderabad have traditionally had the better results at this venue - and they are the form team of 2018 too
May 15, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Chawla's Powerplay stifle proves gamechanger
The legspinner bowled three overs in the Powerplay, something he has only ever done once previously across 135 IPL matches, and had D'Arcy Short tied up in knots
May 18, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Kuldeep, Chawla, Rana lift KKR to top of table
Royals keep trust in D'Arcy Short despite three failures; Archer continues to sit out
May 16, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Rohit uses 'perfect platform' to change Mumbai fortunes
The Mumbai Indians captain said he would continue batting at No. 4 to help bring stability to the middle order, much like he did with a match-winning 94 against RCB
May 13, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Was Virat Kohli batting for the not-out?
The RCB captain slowed down despite a rising asking rate, but he was doing it to keep his team's net run-rate up
May 08, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Jaipur
In-form KKR out to breach Royals' fortress
Royals are on a nine-match winning streak in Jaipur and are on a high after plotting RCB's downfall in Bengaluru
May 16, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royals Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Rohit brings Mumbai Indians the thrill
Royal Challengers had Rohit in check up until the 14th over. Then all hell broke loose
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Rohit, Lewis batter Royal Challengers in imposing win
Mumbai Indians lost their fourth toss in a row and made only one change in bid for their first win of the season: Mitchell McClenaghan came in for Akila Dananjaya
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Mumbai, RCB running out of room for error
Mumbai, having lost three close games, would want to win against Royal Challengers, who have endured a sub-par start to the season themselves
May 16, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Russell destroys Daredevils with breathtaking assault
The Knight Riders allrounder showed how much of an impact a single player can make on a T20 contest in just 12 balls
May 16, 2024
Knight Riders v Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Rana and Russell hand Daredevils a drubbing
Daniel Christian and Mitchell Johnson missed out on selection after Gautam Gambhir won the toss on what he termed an 'emotional' return to Eden Gardens
May 15, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Mohali
Dhoni sees future for Jadeja the finisher
The Chennai Super Kings captain explains why he has the left-hander batting ahead of the big-hitting Dwaye Bravo. Hint: it has to do with his left-handedness
May 10, 2024
IPL 2018
Ashwin outsmarts old mate Dhoni
Against his former side, R Ashwin got his own team selection and Powerplay tactics right to come out on top
May 16, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Mohali
Gayle announces Kings XI arrival in brutal style
Chris Gayle almost didn't make it to IPL 2018. Following his heroics on Sunday, Kings XI Punjab will be patting themselves on the back for making that late bid for him at the IPL auction
May 18, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Gambhir returns to Eden but spotlight on Karthik
Dinesh Karthik's tactics have been called into question in KKR's two losses so far this season. Now he must match wits with the man who led KKR for seven years, winning two titles
May 15, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Samson enthralls with old-school skill
The 23-year-old showed there's still value to be had from batting with finesse. That's not to say he didn't bring out the power shots when he had to
May 17, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
RCB tripped up by friendly long-hops
The fab four all fell pulling short balls from spinners, and the bowlers didn't find the right line in the death
May 16, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Mohali
Dhoni falls short in final over, Kings XI prevent a heist
With the plausibility of dew impacting the efficiency of their spinners, Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni chose to bowl first against Kings XI Punjab in Mohali
May 12, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals, IPL, Bengaluru
Samson's six-hitting masterclass
The stats lowdown on Sanju Samson's high-octane innings against RCB in Bengaluru
May 18, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Sanju Samson outguns RCB's batting might
Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, retained the team that had beaten Delhi Daredevils in a rain-hit game on Wednesday
May 19, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Shakib gives Sunrisers all-round edge
The allrounder claimed the big wickets of Lynn and Narine, and followed it up with 27 off 21 to fire his side ahead in a small but tight chase
May 18, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2018, Mohali
Dhoni v Ashwin: once long-term team-mates, now rivals
Injury concerns aside, CSK have begun well, squeezing out maximum points so far. Now they run into a revamped Kings XI Punjab, captained by an old friend
May 13, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Can RCB or Royals find top gear?
Neither team has really dominated yet this season, and both need to iron out niggling issues before the competition truly heats up
May 14, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Mumbai rue bad luck and a poor finish
Rohit Sharma is the only captain not to win a toss this IPL, and his team's lost three really close matches this season
May 17, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Jason Roy's new T20 tempo aces tough chase
The England opener's match-winning 91 off 53 balls was further evidence of his improving ability to find the right pace in a chase
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Ex-Knight Rider Shakib leads Sunrisers to first win in Kolkata
Kolkata Knight Riders made three changes, bringing in Mitchell Johnson alongside teenagers Shivam Mavi and Shubman Gill
May 15, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Roy clinches thrilling win on Daredevils debut
Hardik Pandya returned from ankle injury for Mumbai, while Delhi Daredevils left out Chris Morris and Jason Roy made his debut for the franchise
May 17, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2018, Kolkata
Weary Sunrisers seek to end KKR's home dominance
Barring a glitch or two, both teams are extremely well balanced, and the quality of resources at their disposal should mean that Eden Gardens is in for a top-notch contest
May 18, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Mumbai
Winless teams look to kickstart season
There isn't too much wrong with either Mumbai or Daredevils' personnel or squad balance, but a number of big names from both sides are yet to fire
May 17, 2024
IPL 2018
Third seamer in focus for Mumbai after two narrow losses
The point of debate in Mumbai Indians' bowling attack has changed quickly from lead spinner to third seamer. Who can stem the flow of runs and share the pressure with Bumrah and Mustafizur?
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018
Rejuvenated Umesh breathes fire
The quick struck three times in his second over with his pace and bounce to set up Royal Challengers Bangalore's first win of the season
May 17, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Kohli and Ashwin's contrasting use of spin
One captain bowled five overs of spin in the Powerplay while the other didn't bowl any
May 17, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Umesh, de Villiers carry RCB past Kings XI
The RCB captain felt the Chinnaswamy surface "was back to being normal", suggesting that he expects the game to be high scoring
May 12, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2018, Bengaluru
Regaining home advantage an immediate priority for RCB
Kings XI Punjab began their season with a clinical win against Delhi Daredevils, but on the evidence of that game, they still have several holes to plug
May 12, 2024
IPL 2018
Vettori not fretting over RCB's opening slip-up
The RCB head coach didn't think the bowlers did too badly in their first game apart from the spell to Narine, and is not too keen to change his team's game plan just yet
May 10, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Variations, turn and control, the Markande way
A tremendous exhibition of flight and impressive command allowed Mayank Markande brought Mumbai Indians back from the dead in defense of a sub-par total
May 17, 2024
Indian Premier League 2018
Talking points: Sunrisers nearly throw it away
They were sloppy on the field and with the bat, but got away with a last-ball win
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Frazzled Sunrisers squeeze home in last-ball thriller
Sandeep Sharma makes his debut for Sunrisers; Sangwan and Cutting come in for Mumbai
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Samson takes lead role for Royals, again
Sanju Samson's counterattack allowed Ajinkya Rahane and Jos Buttler to play their natural game, a tactic that helped set up Royals' 10-run win
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Stiff test awaits Mumbai at venue of 2017 IPL glory
Mumbai were crowned IPL champions in Hyderabad last year, but the home team has had the most convincing victory so far this season
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018, Jaipur
Royals return home with rain-hit victory
Gautam Gambhir, the Delhi Daredevils captain, was mindful of dew as he chose to bowl in IPL's return to Jaipur for the first time since 2013
May 17, 2024
Super Kings v Knight Riders, Chennai, IPL 2018
CSK win it the Dhoni way
All the numbers said one thing, MS Dhoni's team did something quite different and it just worked for them. In the heat of the battle, instinct trumped statistics and the opposition blinked first
May 15, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Chennai
Billings brings out his best in unfamiliar role
Sam Billings has faced very few deliveries in the slog overs in his career, but he owned his finishing role on Tuesday
May 17, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Delhi Daredevils, IPL 2018
Maxwell threat adds to Royals' challenge
Royals look to formidable home record in Jaipur, once their fortress, in their quest to turn things around after nine-wicket hiding in their opening game
May 17, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Chennai
Russell's records in six-hitting fest
The IPL returned to Chennai with a flurry of sixes and a huge total by Kolkata Knight Riders. Some of the stats highlights from the innings
May 18, 2024
CSK v KKR, IPL 2018, Chennai
Shoes thrown at boundary during CSK-KKR game
The incident occurred in the vicinity of a Chennai Super Kings fielder, prompting the intervention of the police in CSK's first home match in nearly three years
May 15, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Chennai
CSK chase 203 in blockbuster finish to homecoming
After a 13-minute delay to the toss due to the officials and the Kolkata Knight Riders team arriving late at the ground, Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni chose to bowl first on their return to the M. Chidambaram Stadium
May 15, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Chennai
Slow-moving Super Kings legs in the spotlight
Dwayne Bravo's assault papered over Chennai Super Kings' fielding effort, but winning from 118 for 8 won't always happen
May 19, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2018, Chennai
Batting worries for CSK ahead of big homecoming
Can Dinesh Karthik lead Knight Riders to a win and spoil the party for what is otherwise his home crowd?
May 15, 2024
IPL 2018
Chennai ready to 'rock' CSK's homecoming
They enjoyed a thrilling return after three years, stunning defending champions Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium. The occasion is only going to get grander at what is expected to be a packed MA Chidambaram Stadium
May 09, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, Hyderabad, IPL 2018
Talking points: Sunrisers' admirable bowling depth
They struggled against Rashid and Shakib, but things could've been much different had Rajasthan Royals not defied logic to decide their batting order
May 11, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
How Shakib set Royals up for meltdown
The left-arm spinner held his own against destroyers of the white ball through clever variations in pace and lengths on a spicy Hyderabad deck
May 17, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Sunrisers bowlers prove too much for Royals
Alex Hales missed out as Sunrisers preferred an extra overseas fast bowler in Billy Stanlake
May 19, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2018, Hyderabad
Returning Royals face Sunrisers' bowling might
One returning franchise is already dominating the conversation this IPL, and now it's time for the other to come up on stage and say what's up
May 19, 2024