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6,6,0,2,6,6: New Zealand opener Tim Seifert makes Shaheen Afridi look ordinary with 4 sixes in an over after facing a maiden; watch video

Tim Seifert used the short boundaries to good effect as he punished Shaheen Afridi for erring in his line and length in the second T20I.

Sports Tak

• Tue • 18 Mar 2025

New Zealand openers wreak havoc in run chase as new-look Pakistan handed second T20I defeat on tour in rain-curtailed affair

Pakistan paid the price for poor show in powerplay overs with bat and ball as they suffered a five-wicket defeat in the rain-curtailed second T20I.

Arun Rawal

• Tue • 18 Mar 2025

'They would focus on 2-3 players only. There was no camaraderie, players didn't gel properly': CSK's two-time IPL-winner who played one match for RCB

Former CSK spinner Shadab Jakati who dismissed AB de Villiers in IPL 2011 final, said that there was a lack of camaradrie among RCB players.

Sports Tak

• Tue • 18 Mar 2025

'Maybe sleep at 10 PM instead of 11 PM': Punjab Kings' star player's advice to 'underrated' Prithvi Shaw, believes he can be India's next great opener

Prithvi Shaw who went unsold in the IPL 2025 mega auction was once touted as the next big thing of Indian cricket. He led India Under-19 World Cup triumph in the 2018 edition.

Sports Tak

• Tue • 18 Mar 2025

ICC slaps Pakistan's star player with hefty fine and three demerit points for running into New Zealand bowler

Pakistan all-rounder Khushdil Shah may face a suspension if gets one more demerit point in the next 24 months.

Sports Tak

• Tue • 18 Mar 2025

Harbhajan Singh reveals IPL career chat with MS Dhoni during recent meeting in wedding, says 'difficult but this is the only...'

MS Dhoni joined CSK's pre-season camp in Chennai in February to start preparing for the IPL 2025 season. He appeared healthy and prepared.

SportsTak Desk

• Tue • 18 Mar 2025

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Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, players to have hit most fours in IPL history

Here is the list of bowlers with the most boundaries in the history of the Indian Premier League.

SportsTak Desk

• Tue • 18 Mar 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi bursts into laughter as NZ PM Christopher Luxon cracks joke on India beating New Zealand in Champions Trophy 2025 - WATCH

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appreciation for the lighthearted cricket banter was evident in his reaction.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

Virat Kohli makes special request to fans for Rajat Paitdar in RCB Unboxing event ahead of IPL 2025

After the team released Faf du Plessis, Rajat Patidar was named the RCB team's captain. Patidar, who joined the squad in 2021.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

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MS Dhoni to Ravichandran Ashwin: CSK stars to watch out for in IPL 2025

After failing to qualify for the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will start their IPL 2025 campaign on March 23 against Mumbai Indians (MI). Here are the players to watch out for in the 2025 season from the Men in Yellow.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

How can you watch IPL 2025 for free? streaming partner announces new offer

IPL streaming provider in India in terms of users, said that its customers will be able to watch the IPL for free for the next two and a half months.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

Dale Steyn reveals what separates Jasprit Bumrah from others and makes him the best bowler in the world, says 'I'm pulling my hair out...'

According to Dale Steyn and Shane Bond, Kagiso Rabada and Jasprit Bumrah were like gold, able to understand the game and devise their own strategies.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

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Jasprit Bumrah to Alzarri Joseph: Bowlers who picked most wickets in an IPL match

Indian Premier League 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22. The shortest format of the game supports batters more than bowlers. Despite that, here are some bowlers who created history by picking the most wickets in an IPL match.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

BCCI calls for pre-season meeting with all 10 captains days before IPL 2025 in Mumbai headquarters

The meeting, which is more of a briefing, will take place at the Cricket Centre and run for an hour, according to emails that the BCCI/IPL management sent to the franchisees.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

Most title wins to Virat Kohli's runs: 10 IPL records that will not break anytime soon

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play the tournament opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

Big blow to Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab Kings as star all-rounder's arrival gets delayed ahead of IPL 2025

On March 25, the Punjab Kings take on the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad in their season opener.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

'Look at their reputation, it will create pressure on you...': Not Virat or Rohit as Chahal reveals two toughest batters he has bowled to

Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is scheduled to start from March 22. Punjab Kings (PBKS) featuring Yuzvendra Chahal will start their campaign against Gujarat Titans (GT).

Sports Tak

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

5 IPL teams which are no longer a part of the league, know how many seasons they played and how they were eliminated

Ahead of the IPL 2025, here's a look at five franchises who are not a part of the league so far. While two did not get an extension, three were terminated by the IPL governing council.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

WATCH: Virat Kohli grooves at M Chinnaswamy stadium during team's practice session ahead of RCB unboxing event

Former India captain Virat Kohli started practising for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Sports Tak

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025

'Without even thinking that our team will...': Rishabh Pant's big message to Lucknow Super Giants team days before IPL 2025

Rishabh Pant discussed his intention to provide all players the ability to express themselves and asked for their help in fostering a positive atmosphere.

SportsTak Desk

• Mon • 17 Mar 2025