Punjab Kings Cricket Team
Australians at the IPL: David Warner times it right, Steven Smith departs and two big names dropped
Pat Cummins hit form in the final stretch but it wasn't quite enough for KKR as David Warner's team put together three wins on the bounce
May 02, 2024
'The short run has come back to bite us very hard' - KL Rahul
"There's a lot of things to proud of as a team, so hopefully come back stronger next year and forget this year"
May 03, 2024
Talking Points: Why did Kings XI Punjab leave out Glenn Maxwell?
Also, why did the third umpire rule Mandeep Singh's low catch off Ruturaj Gaikwad not out?
May 03, 2024
Gaikwad, du Plessis and Super Kings bowlers knock out Kings XI Punjab
The Super Kings bowlers set up the win on a slow, low Abu Dhabi track that might have reminded them of Chepauk
May 03, 2024
IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 53rd match of IPL 2020
May 03, 2024
Party spoilers Super Kings in the way of Kings XI's playoff hunt
Apart from winning on Sunday, Kings XI hope for other results to go their way
May 03, 2024
Kings XI Punjab's winning streak ends, Ben Stokes helps Rajasthan Royals stay alive
Win takes Royals to fifth, level on points with fourth- and sixth-placed Kings XI and Kolkata Knight Riders
May 02, 2024
The dropped catch that gave Kings XI Punjab a fighting chance
ESPNcricinfo's Luck Index reckoned that the drop cost the Royals 26 runs
May 02, 2024
Talking Points - Did KL Rahul and Chris Gayle bat too slow?
Also, why did Shreyas Gopal bowl just one over?
May 02, 2024
'Oh, man!' Chris Gayle climbs another mountain, becomes first to hit 1000 T20 sixes
He ended his innings on Friday with 1001 maximums to his name, 311 ahead of second-placed Kieron Pollard
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 50th match of IPL 2020
May 02, 2024
Inconsistent Rajasthan Royals must get past red-hot Kings XI Punjab to stay alive
The Kings XI have five wins on the trot, while the Royals are in a do-or-die situation
May 03, 2024
IPL 2020 scenarios: Mumbai safe, but six teams battle for three playoff spots
Among the seven teams, no one apart from CSK is out - or safe - yet
May 03, 2024
Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, and Mohammed Shami star as Kings XI climb to fourth
They hunted down 150 with eight wickets to spare, pushing KKR to fifth
May 03, 2024
Talking Points: Is Dinesh Karthik out of form, or is he being used badly?
Also, is Chris Gayle at No. 3 working? Oh yes, and here's why
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020, Match Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Kings XI Punjab
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 46th match of IPL 2020
May 01, 2024
Australians at the IPL: Lean week for batsmen, Pat Cummins gets a haul, six-less Glenn Maxwell
A lean week for Australian batsmen, including a familiar dismissal for David Warner
May 01, 2024
Scenarios - Kings XI Punjab's fate in their own hands after win over Kolkata Knight Riders
Kings XI could break into the top four if they win on Monday
May 01, 2024
Playoff battle heats up as Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders look to waste no time
It is a clash of two aggressive teams that will look punch and counter-punch
May 01, 2024
Talking Points: Is time running out for Glenn Maxwell?
Also, with Mayank Agarwal not playing, why did Chris Gayle not open?
April 29, 2024
Mandeep Singh steps up for Kings XI Punjab despite his father's death
Earlier in the day, Nitish Rana dedicated his innings to his father-in-law, who died on Friday
April 21, 2024
IPL 2020 scenarios: Where do Kings XI and Sunrisers stand after the KKR vs Capitals result?
Who needs to do what to finish in the top four - or higher
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020, Match Highlights - Kings XI Punjab vs Sunrisers Hyderabad
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 43rd game of IPL 2020
May 03, 2024
Mohammed Shami cracks the IPL code
His longer-format skills haven't always translated to T20 success, but he's raised his game to a new level this season
May 02, 2024
Hat-trick of wins puts Kings XI Punjab in front in clash of equals with Sunrisers Hyderabad
There's little to separate the two teams on the points table, with their NRR putting SRH slightly ahead
May 01, 2024
Hat-trick of wins puts Kings XI Punjab in front in clash of equals with Sunrisers Hyderabad
There's little to separate the two teams on the points table, with their NRR putting SRH slightly ahead
May 01, 2024
Pooran, bowlers give Kings XI playoffs boost with third straight win
Shikhar Dhawan's second hundred in a row went in vain for the Capitals
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020
Did the Capitals err in not starting with Ashwin against Gayle?
Also, what is the reason behind Prithvi Shaw's recent struggles?
May 01, 2024
Rolling Report: Kings XI Punjab vs Delhi Capitals, 38th match, IPL 2020
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 38th game of IPL 2020
May 03, 2024
Super(Over)charged Kings XI Punjab look to continue turnaround against pace-setters Delhi Capitals
The earlier meeting between the sides, the second game of the season, gave us the first Super Over of IPL 2020
May 01, 2024
Mohammad Shami 'believed' in nailing yorkers, Mayank Agarwal thought of Delhi Capitals result
"I'm going to hit a sixer first ball," thought Chris Gayle before the second Super Over
May 03, 2024
Australians at the IPL: Smith back in the groove, Warner's Super Over frustration and Cummins' runs
As the top four teams start to pull away in the IPL here's a look back at how the Australian contingent fared over the last week
May 01, 2024
Talking Points: Why didn't Jasprit Bumrah bowl the second Super Over?
And why did the Mumbai Indians pick Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock for the first Super Over?
May 01, 2024
Rahul, Bumrah, Shami star as Kings XI beat Mumbai after TWO Super Overs
Following an incredible evening in Dubai, the IPL Super-Over count for the day touched three
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 36th match of IPL 2020, in Dubai
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians, Kings XI Punjab in contest of contrasting fortunes
One team is at the top of its form, the other seems to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory
May 01, 2024
KL Rahul, Chris Gayle fifties mark Kings XI Punjab's last-ball win
In the end, RCB did pay for their strange tactic of making de Villiers bat at No. 6
May 01, 2024
Rolling Report - Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, 31st match, IPL 2020
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 31st match of IPL 2020, in Sharjah
May 01, 2024
Virat Kohli wants reviews for wides and high full-tosses
"We have seen how big these things can be in a high-profile tournament like the IPL"
May 02, 2024
Can Chris Gayle inspire Kings XI Punjab against his old team?
If the opener plays, KL Rahul will have a tricky choice to make, possibly between Maxwell and Mujeeb
May 01, 2024
'A strange transition' - Glenn Maxwell trying to get used to No. 5 role at Kings XI Punjab
"My role at the moment is to put the icing on the cake and help our guys in the top four"
May 03, 2024
'Fully recovered' Chris Gayle likely to be available for Kings XI Punjab's next game
A bout of food poisoning had kept him out for the last couple of games
May 03, 2024
Australians at the IPL: Glenn Maxwell 'shattered', Marcus Stoinis flourishing and David Warner v Jofra Archer
The latest round-up of how the Australia players are going in the UAE as the IPL starts to take shape
May 02, 2024
KL Rahul has got the Orange Cap, but it's hurting Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab could do with quicker runs - and not more runs - from their captain
May 03, 2024
Why did Kings XI hold back Maxwell?
And have Kolkata Knight Riders finally found their No. 4? More on talking points
May 01, 2024
Sunil Narine, Prasidh Krishna pull off heist against Kings XI Punjab
Kings XI Punjab choke at finale of 165 chase after being 144 for 1
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Rolling Report
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 24th match of IPL 2020, in Abu Dhabi
May 01, 2024
Will Chris Gayle return as struggling Kings XI Punjab face rising Kolkata Knight Riders?
The Kings XI are at the bottom of the points table with just one win from six games
May 01, 2024
What's going on with KL Rahul's batting?
Also: why didn't Gayle play and what exactly happened with Mujeeb's review
May 01, 2024
Bairstow 97 seals Sunrisers victory as Pooran's 77 goes in vain
Rashid also played his part, taking 3 for 12, as Sunrisers climbed to third on the points table
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report
ESPNcricinfo's updates from the 22nd match of IPL 2020, in Dubai
May 01, 2024
Top-heavy Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad look for right XIs, rise in points table
KL Rahul the anchor a worry for Kings XI, while Sunrisers could play an overseas allrounder
May 01, 2024
Australians at the IPL, week two - Smith v Cummins, Pattinson v Finch and Watson finds form
There have been some lively head-to-heads over the past week in the IPL
May 03, 2024
Talking Points: Did KL Rahul score too slowly?
Also, have CSK found their best combination? And why Jordan over Mujeeb for Kings XI?
May 03, 2024
Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis' record partnership seals 10-wicket win for CSK
The opening pair put on 181, the highest ever IPL stand for any wicket for CSK
May 03, 2024
Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report
All the buzz from the IPL 2020 game between the Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab, in Dubai
May 03, 2024
Chennai Super Kings vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020, Fantasy Pick, team predictions
Fantays predictions for the IPL 2020 match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab
May 03, 2024
Chennai Super Kings very much in need of change, Kings XI Punjab might bring in Chris Jordan
Both teams have lost three out of four games and are desperate for a change in form
May 01, 2024
Hardik Pandya: Offspinner bowling 20th over a 'mouthwatering' sight in win against Kings XI Punjab
Praises Mumbai Indians team-mate Kieron Pollard for six-hitting show in 20th over bowled by K Gowtham
May 03, 2024
Talking Points: Does ICC need to rethink the rule on runs taken off balls where DRS comes into play?
Also, why did K Gowtham bowl the final over? Key questions from the Kings XI vs Mumbai match answered
May 01, 2024
Rohit Sharma and Mumbai Indians' bowlers brush past Kings XI Punjab
For the second time in two games, powered by Pollard, Mumbai ransacked runs aplenty from their last five overs
May 01, 2024
Mumbai Indians vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020: Rolling Report
All the buzz from the IPL game between the Mumbai Indians and the Kings XI Punjab in Abu Dhabi
May 01, 2024
Mid-table Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab beset by bowling worries ahead of key contest
The Mumbai Indians have been one bowler short with Hardik Pandya not bowling, while Kings XI could look at fielding Mujeeb Ur Rahman
May 01, 2024
Shane Bond urges Mumbai Indians pacers to 'adapt quickly'
Mumbai Indians bowling coach wants his team to exploit KL Rahul's middle-overs sluggishness
May 03, 2024
Australians in the IPL, week one: Steven Smith the opener and Marcus Stoinis steals a Super Over
A look back at the main talking points from the opening week of the tournament
May 01, 2024
Stats - The IPL's highest successful chase, and the IPL's biggest opening stand in a losing cause
Stats highlights from Rajasthan Royals' electrifying chase against Kings XI Punjab
May 01, 2024
A roller-coaster day in the life of Rahul Tewatia
Relive one of the great comeback stories in cricket, lovely cricket, with ESPNcricinfo's ball-by-ball updates
May 01, 2024
Rahul Tewatia and Sanju Samson pull off record chase in stunning Rajasthan Royals win
Tewatia turned around a painfully poor start to slam five sixes in an over; Mayank Agarwal's ton went in vain for Kings XI
May 01, 2024
Rajasthan Royals vs Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report
All the buzz from the game between Steven Smith's Rajasthan Royals and KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab
May 01, 2024
Jos Buttler and Chris Gayle could be key as Rajasthan Royals face Kings XI Punjab in Sharjah
Both teams are coming off wins, but might have to tweak their XIs to accommodate the star players
May 03, 2024
Talking Points: Why bowl Dale Steyn and Shivam Dube at the death?
What worked well for Kings XI Punjab, and where Royal Challengers Bangalore erred
May 01, 2024
KL Rahul's 132* sets up Kings XI Punjab's crushing defeat of Royal Challengers Bangalore
Kings XI's twin legspinners Ravi Bishnoi and M Ashwin exploited a right-hander heavy Royal Challengers line-up to take three wickets apiece
May 01, 2024
KL Rahul makes the most of Virat Kohli's lapses
According to ESPNcricinfo's Luck Index, Virat Kohli's second drop of KL Rahul cost Royal Challengers 26 runs
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report
All the buzz from the game between KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore
May 01, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore's lower order, Kings XI Punjab's death bowling in sharp focus
The presence of a number of Karnataka players and Kumble in the Kings XI camp spices up this contest
May 03, 2024
IPL 2020
Kings XI Punjab lodge appeal over 'short run', say could 'cost a playoff berth'
The incident occurred in the 19th over of Kings XI's Super Over thriller against Delhi Capitals on Sunday
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab's Mayank Agarwal: 'Hurts to not close off the game'
Kings XI batsman credits Stoinis for telling impact
May 02, 2024
Did an erroneous short run deny Kings XI Punjab victory?
We also look at Ravi Bishnoi's impressive IPL debut against Rishabh Pant
May 03, 2024
Delhi Capitals claim Super-Over win after Marcus Stoinis' late magic with bat and ball
Mayank Agarwal almost took Kings XI Punjab home, but Stoinis stole a tie out of nowhere before Kagiso Rabada bossed the Super Over
May 03, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report
All the buzz from the game between Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab
May 01, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2020 - Rolling Report
All the buzz from the game between Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Kings XI Punjab
May 02, 2024
Work-in-progress Delhi Capitals and Kings XI Punjab face off with much to prove
Sunday might tell us how smartly these two teams - of three to have never won the IPL - manage their resources
May 01, 2024
IPL 2020: New venues, new tactics, new experience
What can we expect from the tournament? Here's a primer
May 02, 2024
Will leaving out Chris Gayle give Kings XI Punjab better balance?
Rahul, Pooran and Maxwell can take pitches out of the equation, but there are question marks over their death bowling
May 02, 2024
Mohammed Shami: IPL 2020 will prepare India players for Australia tour
Having played a practice match in the UAE, the Kings XI quick feels players are regaining their rhythm
May 02, 2024
Anil Kumble: Would like to see more Indian coaches in IPL
He says his being the only Indian head coach in IPL is not a true reflection of the resources in the country
May 03, 2024
IPL 2020
IPL 2020 schedule: A team-by-team guide
Who do they play? When do they play? Where do they play? Here's a ready reckoner
May 02, 2024
Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia wants strict control of IPL bio-bubble
"We need to ensure only those who are really required to be with the players are part of the bubble"
May 03, 2024
Sourav Ganguly expecting record TV ratings for IPL 2020, and '30% crowds' later in tournament
Virat Kohli says "love of the game" will help players adjust to performing in front of empty stands
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020
AB de Villiers back to keeping in RCB nets; Jonty Rhodes overcomes quarantine 'hurdle'
South African duo happy to be joining their respective sides after a strict five-month lockdown in their country
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020 schedule: Will the first leg of the tournament be in Dubai only?
Dividing teams into two groups also being mulled, with less than three weeks to go
May 02, 2024
Chris Gayle set to link up with Kings XI Punjab on time after negative Covid-19 tests
There had been reports that he attended the birthday celebrations of sprinter Usain Bolt, who has since tested positive
May 02, 2024
KL Rahul's lockdown fear: 'What if once I get back to playing cricket, I am not the same player?'
Says thoughts like forgetting how to "pick line and length" kept him awake at night at times
May 02, 2024
Which IPL team will benefit the most from players featuring in CPL?
Some players are getting key match practice as franchises keep keen eye on form
May 01, 2024
Anil Kumble on IPL 2020: Managing players' 'mental space' key for support staff
"For a player, it will be a challenge to get into the groove quickly and maintain that because it's going to be a long tournament"
May 02, 2024
2020 IPL will be 'more secure' from corruption due to bubble
BCCI anti-corruption head still wary about corruptors using social media to contact players
May 01, 2024
Karun Nair recovers from Covid-19
The India batsman is set to play for Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming IPL season
May 03, 2024
IPL 2020
CSK eye short camp in Chennai; RCB players to quarantine before UAE flight
Likely travel dates of all eight IPL franchises ahead of upcoming season
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020
2020 IPL: How will Vivo's absence and IPL's move to UAE hurt the franchises?
A few sponsorship deals could be renegotiated this IPL
May 02, 2024
IPL franchises begin quarantining and testing for Covid-19
Teams still waiting for tournament's Standard Operating Procedures to be finalised by the governing council
May 02, 2024
IPL 2020
IPL 2020 SOPs: Rigorous testing, restricted movement, one team per hotel
IPL has permitted families to travel and stay inside the bio-secure bubble, but franchises to take final decision
May 02, 2024
What to expect from the IPL Governing Council meeting
From safety protocols to assigning home grounds, here is what could happen during the Sunday meeting
May 01, 2024
Ahead of IPL Governing Council meeting, questions on Covid-19 testing and bio-bubbles
It's expected that protocols for the tournament in the UAE will be finalised at the meeting on August 2
May 02, 2024
IPL news
Delhi Capitals set to buy out R Ashwin from Kings XI Punjab
It is understood that Kings XI are likely to appoint a new captain with India batsman KL Rahul being the favourite
May 02, 2024
IPL news
Mike Hesson steps down as Kings XI Punjab coach
The former New Zealand coach had taken charge of the IPL franchise in October last year for the 2019 IPL season, where Kings XI finished sixth
May 01, 2024
IPL Central
IPL Central: Kieron Pollard fined for showing dissent
Catch all the pre-season IPL buzz on the go right here
April 21, 2024
Australia news
Aussies overseas: Ferguson fires in a lean week for Australians
The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and Australia A tours edge closer
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - Raina's return to form has made up for Watson's struggles
Chennai Super Kings don't like messing with their XI. In most other teams, the Australian opener might have lost his place by now
April 28, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mohali
Chennai Super Kings seal top-two finish despite convincing defeat
Chennai Super Kings came unchanged into the game where they can seal a top-two spot
April 26, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2019, Mohali
Chennai Super Kings look to return home for first qualifier
A win against Kings XI will help them finish the league stage on top. A two-two finish would still be within their grasp even if they lose (by a slender margin)
April 26, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, Mohali, IPL 2019
'We've lost most games on Powerplay battles' - R Ashwin
Ashwin also said that injuries to key personnel pegged the team's progress through the season, while praising Mohammad Shami and Sam Curran as the two big positives for the team this year
April 21, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - Chris Lynn delivers knockout Powerplay performance
What was all the hand-waving from Dinesh Karthik all about?
April 28, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019, Mohali
Shubman Gill leads KKR to stay alive, Kings XI knocked out
The home team left out the underperforming Mujeeb ur Rahman and David Miller
April 24, 2024
IPL 2019
Four teams, one last spot in the playoffs
What do the qualifying scenarios look like for Sunrisers, KKR, Kings XI and Royals?
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2019
Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders in uphill battle for the playoffs
Kings XI have a proud home record to look up to, Knight Riders have momentum from a resounding win
April 26, 2024
IPL 2019
Does winning the toss make a big difference in the IPL?
The answer is a resounding yes, if you analyse what sides look to do and the advantage they gain after winning the toss
May 02, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Talking Points - Rahul's slow starts, Ashwin's management of bowlers
The opener has staggering numbers against spinners this IPL, better than any other batsman's
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
David Warner's 81 and Rashid Khan's three-for blow Kings XI Punjab away
Both sides made three changes, with Kings XI handing an IPL debut to Prabhsimran Singh
May 01, 2024
Sunrisers Hyderabad v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Hyderabad
Kings XI seek to avoid 2018-like ouster after early success
Both teams look to avoid hat-trick of losses as the race for the playoffs heats up
April 29, 2024
RCB v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Talking Points - R Ashwin thrives in the age of wristspin
R Ashwin kept a tight lid on the South African superstar, continuing a trend that's been apparent right through IPL 2019
April 25, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
AB de Villiers' 82* keeps RCB's playoff hopes alive
Tim Southee and Washington Sundar come in for RCB, Kings XI bring in Nicholas Pooran and Ankit Rajpoot in place of Sam Curran and Harpreet Brar
April 25, 2024
Royal Challengers Bangalore v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Bengaluru
Bottom-placed Royal Challengers look to continue resurgence
Kings XI, who have a number of former RCB players in their roster, will also be looking to put their up-and-down campaign back on track
May 01, 2024
IPL 2019
Smart stats - Who has been the best fielding side in IPL 2019?
An in-depth look at who are the best and worst fielding teams and who are the key game changers - positively and negatively
April 26, 2024
Capitals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Delhi
Talking Points - Why Kings XI were unusually aggressive in the Powerplay
Not for the first time this season, a visiting team came to the Feroz Shah Kotla with a ground-specific batting strategy
April 21, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Delhi
Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer fifties guide Delhi Capitals to rare home win
Both teams have five wins from nine matches, with Capitals narrowly ahead on the basis of net run rate
April 27, 2024
Delhi Capitals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Delhi
Kings XI, Capitals focus on error-free cricket with playoff spot looming
Delhi Capitals have to find a way to over-turn their poor record at home, while Kings XI Punjab are still waiting on the fitness of Mujeeb Ur Rahman
April 21, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - Royals no closer to solving batting-order muddle
Fielding Ish Sodhi, though he proved expensive, was a good ploy against Kings XI, who have been conservative against wristspin this season
April 27, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019
R Ashwin delivers the thrill as Kings XI return to winning ways
Kings XI play three spinners; Curran left out, 20-year old left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh debuts
April 28, 2024
IPL 2019
IPL 2019 mid-season review: where the teams stand and what they need to do
Halfway through IPL 2019, what are the teams' biggest strengths, and what potential strategy changes can they employ to make up for their weaknesses?
April 21, 2024
Australia news
Aussies overseas: Maxwell's career-best haul, Warner keeps on rolling
The latest round-up of how the Australians are performing in the IPL and county cricket as the World Cup and A squads are named
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2019, Mohali
R Ashwin v Jos Buttler, Round two: who will blink first?
Both Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals will look to break away from the bottom half of the points table
April 27, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019
Luck Index: De Villiers' reprieve proves costly
RCB may have had 24 fewer to chase had they reviewed an lbw call off Gayle
April 26, 2024
Kings XI v RCB, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - A stop-start innings from Chris Gayle
The Kings XI opener's unbeaten 99 followed an old-fashioned ODI template, featuring a distinct middle-overs slowdown
May 01, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kohli, de Villiers mastery trumps Gayle's 99*
Kings XI make four changes - Hardus Viljoen, Karun Nair, David Miller and Ankit Rajpoot go out, Andrew Tye, Mayank Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and M Ashwin come in
April 26, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Royal Challengers Bangalore, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kings XI take aim at RCB's batting problems
De Villiers looks rusty and the middle order continues to be a source of worry for RCB as they try to turn around a six-match losing streak
April 29, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Smart Stats
Smart Stats - Kieron Pollard easily outshines KL Rahul
Mumbai Indians' stand-in captain scored his runs at a rate of 16 per over while the batsmen at the other end only managed 43 off 40
May 02, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Talking Points - The slowdown that came back to haunt Kings XI Punjab
Also, why would you bowl only two overs of Alzarri Joseph?
April 26, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019
Kieron Pollard's 83 off 31 seals unlikely Mumbai Indians win
Rohit Sharma suffered a muscle spasm in his right leg yesterday, and has been rested, while Hardus Viljoen has replaced Mujeeb Ur Rahman in Kings XI Punjab's attack
May 02, 2024
Mumbai Indians v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Mumbai
Middle order a worry for Kings XI Punjab as Mumbai Indians look to improve home record
Since last year, Mumbai Indians have won only four out of nine matches at the Wankhede Stadium
May 01, 2024
Kings XI v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Mohali
How the Mohali dew affected Kings XI Punjab's strategy against Sunrisers Hyderabad
The Kings XI captain said it was a important to use spin early given the conditions, making Mujeeb the perfect pick
May 03, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking Points - where did the power in Sunrisers' play go?
David Warner & Co took the scoreboard only as far as 27 for 1 in the Powerplay. What happened there?
April 28, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2019
KL Rahul the hero as Kings XI Punjab remain unbeaten at home
Conditions dictate two changes for Kings XI: Mujeeb and Rajpoot replace M Ashwin and Andrew Tye
April 28, 2024
Kings XI v Sunrisers, IPL 2019, Mohali
Can Sunrisers Hyderabad sort out their middle-order issues?
Both teams are coming off losses in their most recent match, and both have six points from five games so far
April 28, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
Superstats - Ashwin or Harbhajan, whose contribution was bigger?
Smart Stats compares the performances of the two leading offspinners in the Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab game
April 30, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
R Ashwin unleashes his bag of tricks, and treats, at old laboratory
He pulled off one trick after another to hush his former franchise and their fans briefly
April 21, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
Talking Points - Kings XI Punjab's spectacular slowdown
The allrounder's absence did force Super Kings into a bit of rejigging, but it might work out for the best for them
May 03, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
CSK claim victory despite Sarfaraz Khan, KL Rahul fifties
Chennai Super Kings hand an IPL debut to Scott Kuggeleijn and give Faf du Plessis his first game of the season
May 01, 2024
IPL 2019
'Make finals or pack your bags' - Hodge on IPL's 'cut-throat' culture for coaches
The former Australia batsman has been part of the IPL as player and coach for several franchises, and brings an insider's view to how teams operate
April 21, 2024
IPL 2019
Hardus Viljoen: From rugby hopeful to T20 freelancer, via Kolpak
The South African quick bowler used his Derbyshire experience to develop his game, and has had impressive runs in T20 and T10 tournaments
April 28, 2024
Chennai Super Kings v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Chennai
Chris Gayle boost for Kings XI against depleted Super Kings
An injury to Dwayne Bravo has punched holes in Chennai Super Kings' seam attack
April 26, 2024
IPL 2019
If mankading doesn't fit into cricket, change the rule - Ashwin
The Kings XI Punjab captain said his conscience was clear and that his character couldn't be judged from his decision to run Jos Buttler out
May 02, 2024
Jos Buttler queries 'wishy-washy' law in wake of mankading controversy
England batsman gives first in-depth interview since controversy in IPL opening fixture
April 29, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Why did Kings XI field three spinners? 'Pace off the ball', explains Ryan Harris
With three frontline spinners in the XI, the team managed to take the pace off the ball and defend a low total successfully, explains Ryan Harris
April 29, 2024
IPL 2019
Sam Curran takes four, but Mohammed Shami plays an equal hand in Delhi's downfall
Smart Stats reveal that Mohammed Shami's wickets were of as much worth as Sam Curran's
April 21, 2024
IPL 2019
Shreyas Iyer 'speechless' as Sam Curran seizes win with unnoticed hat-trick
England allrounder lives up to price tag after transforms contest with thrilling four-wicket burst
May 02, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Seven wickets for eight runs - the great Delhi capitulation
Delhi, within sight of victory against Kings XI Punjab, messed up their chase, and went from 144/3 to 152 all out - here's how it panned out
April 26, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Talking points - Did Chris Gayle's 'niggle' scuttle Delhi Capitals' plans?
Chris Gayle doesn't have a good record against the short ball in the IPL in recent years, but Kings XI didn't give Delhi a chance to see that
April 23, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kings XI Punjab complete heist as Delhi Capitals lose 7 for 8
Sam Curran and Mujeeb Ur Rahman have come into the home XI, while Delhi Capitals have picked Avesh Khan in place of Amit Mishra
April 26, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Capitals, Mohali, IPL 2019
Fast bowling an Achilles heel for Kings XI against Capitals
Their pace attack's economy is the second-worst this season and Delhi's dynamic batting won't make it easy
May 03, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019
Smart Stats: Why Agarwal's 43 was worth more than Rahul's 71
April 21, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Mohali
Another mankading incident averted as Krunal Pandya lets Mayank Agarwal off
A second incident in the first week of the IPL involving a bowler running out a batsman before delivering the ball was averted
May 02, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019
The other Ashwin puts the brakes on Yuvraj
R Ashwin's tactical bowling switch paid dividends for Kings XI Punjab
April 22, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, IPL 2019, Mohali
Kings XI top-order aces chase after M Ashwin's 2 for 25
Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy left out for legspinner Murugan Ashwin; it was a forced change, according to Kings XI captain R Ashwin
May 03, 2024
Kings XI Punjab v Mumbai Indians, Indian Premier League 2019, Mohali
Mumbai, Kings XI look to put controversies behind, move up the table
Mumbai's middle-order batting has been a bit shaky, while Kings XI's recent home record against Rohit Sharma's men hasn't been too good
April 26, 2024
IPL 2019
Sidharth Monga: The spirit of cricket is not a substitute for the laws
It is typical of cricket to vilify a bowler's actions despite having behaved within the laws of the game
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
'It's a fine line when you're bowling to Andre Russell' - Mike Hesson rues key let-off
King's XI coach admits lapse in 17th over cost his side the contest at Eden Gardens
April 30, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, Luck Index
Cricday Luck Index - Russell and the no-ball
The no-ball that reprieved Andre Russell ended up costing Kings XI Punjab 29 runs, according to ESPNcricinfo's Luck Index
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Talking Points: Kings XI dole out a freebie, Dre Russ maxes out
The Knight Riders opener strikes at a towering 259 against spinners in IPL Powerplays
May 02, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Sunil Narine makes it a first over to forget for Varun Chakravarthy
The Knight Riders opener smashed 25 runs in the mystery spinner's first over
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Andre Russell steals the show as Knight Riders make it two in two
Knight Riders field unchanged XI for their second game of the season
April 28, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Jos Buttler dismissal deemed legal by MCC amid scrutiny of the Laws
'It was understandable' how Bruce Oxenford, the TV umpire, had seen fit to give Buttler out, state Guardians of the Laws
April 29, 2024
Kolkata Knight Riders v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Kolkata
Ashwin and Kings XI's chance to change the narrative
They face former IPL champions Kolkata Knight Riders in their (E)den and a good performance could secure a spotlight that is much kinder than the one that is currently on them
May 03, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
FAQ - mankading, Ashwin v Buttler, the law and the spirit
Was R Ashwin acting within the laws of the game, was the right decision made by the third umpire, and other big questions following the drama in Jaipur
April 29, 2024
IPL 2019
'I played extraordinarily' in 2016 World T20 - R Ashwin makes white-ball case
The secret is to adapt, because mysteries get solved easily these days, feels the offspinner about the emerging bunch of young spinners
April 30, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Drama in Jaipur as Jos Buttler mankaded by R Ashwin
Buttler goes off angry, Ashwin says his actions were 'instinctive'
April 29, 2024
Royals v Kings XI, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Ashwin 'ain't winning any spirit of cricket awards'
A mankading dismissal always brings out strong reactions, and it was no different when R Ashwin ran out Jos Buttler
April 29, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Jaipur
Ashwin's mankad sparks dramatic Royals collapse
The team chasing has won nine out of the last 15 T20I and IPL matches at Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
April 29, 2024
IPL 2019
Talking points: Gayle turns middle overs into death overs
All the balls Rajasthan Royals bowled at him outside off didn't help their cause
April 27, 2024
Rajasthan Royals v Kings XI Punjab, IPL 2019, Jaipur
R Ashwin and Ajinkya Rahane back in the spotlight
Both men are not often seen for India in limited-overs cricket but with the IPL, a tournament that seeps into the national conscious, they have a way to change that
April 29, 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
April 21, 2024
IPL news
KXIP rope in Ryan Harris and Craig McMillan as coaches
Harris will serve as the team's bowling coach, while McMillan has been hired as a fielding coach
May 03, 2024
IPL auction
Glenn Maxwell, Aaron Finch opt out of IPL auction
Sam Curran is among nine capped players to list themselves at the maximum base price of INR 2 crore, while Lasith Malinga hopes to return as a player
May 01, 2024
IPL 2019
Sehwag parts ways with Kings XI Punjab
Franchise owners keen to allow newly appointed head coach Mike Hesson to build his own support staff and strategy
May 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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
April 27, 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?
April 21, 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
April 28, 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
April 21, 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
April 21, 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
April 21, 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
April 26, 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
April 21, 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
April 27, 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
April 28, 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
April 30, 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
April 21, 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
April 25, 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 03, 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
April 23, 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
April 26, 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
April 21, 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 01, 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
April 28, 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
April 25, 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
April 21, 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
April 28, 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
April 28, 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 03, 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 03, 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
April 26, 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
April 29, 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
April 21, 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
April 25, 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 03, 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
April 28, 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
April 21, 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
April 30, 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
April 25, 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
April 21, 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 03, 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
April 23, 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
April 23, 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
April 21, 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
April 28, 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
April 21, 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
April 21, 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
April 26, 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
April 26, 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
April 21, 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
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
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
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
May 02, 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
May 02, 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.
May 02, 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
May 02, 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 02, 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
May 02, 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 02, 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
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 03, 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
May 03, 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
May 03, 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
May 03, 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
May 03, 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 03, 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
May 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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 03, 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.
May 03, 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
May 03, 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 03, 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 02, 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