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Even though Rishabh Pant scored 63 runs to lead his team, Chennai went back to winning ways with a 5-wicket victory in Lucknow.

Chennai Super Kings' captain MS Dhoni in frame

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Rishabh Pant's fifty helped LSG to post 166/7. Later, CSK managed to chase it down with 5 wickets remaining.

CSK captain MS Dhoni in frame

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MS Dhoni became the first player in the history of the league to record 200 dismissals, leaving his name inscribed with golden words in IPL legend. 

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During his 19 first-class appearances for Andhra, he amassed 1204 runs at 37.42. Rasheed has amassed 627 runs in 12 appearances during the Ranji Trophy 2024–25.

MS Dhoni and Shaik Rasheed in frame

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CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first. They have dropped their veteran stars Devon Conway and Ravichandran Ashwin from the line-up.

 CSK won the toss and elected to bowl first.

MS Dhoni drops two veteran stars.

Rishabh Pant announces return of their top performer.

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For the second Test of the series, Australia's batting lineup has been bolstered by Steve Smith's inclusion. Smith has a good Test record against West Indies.

Steve Smith averages nearly 125 against West Indies in Tests.

Josh Inglis made way for Smith.

Pat Cummins did not tinker with the top order amidst widespread criticism. 

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MLC 2025: Donvan Ferreira's fier 9-ball 37 helped Texas Super Kings post 87/2 in five overs per side game, and end Washington Freedom's winning streak.

Donovan Ferreira hit Mitchell Owen for 4 sixes in the final over.

Shubham Ranjane contributed with a 14-ball 39.

Washington Freedom suffered their 1st defeat after 6 consecutive losses.

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IND vs ENG: Yashasvi Jaiswal was disappointed with the manner of his dismissal to England captain Ben Stokes. Jaiswal missed out on a century on Day 1 of Edgbaston Test.

Shubman Gill made 3 changes to the playing XI for Edgbaston Test.

Jasprit Bumrah is rested while Kuldeep Yadav wasn't included to extend batting lineup.

Yashasvi Jaiswal said that captain Gill wasn't confused about selection calls. 

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Novak Djokovic advanced to the second round of Wimbledon 2025 after a hard-fought match, but his performance raised fresh concerns about his physical condition during play.

Novak Djokovic battled through a mid-match physical issue to secure a four-set victory at Wimbledon.

Djokovic offered candid post-match reflections, raising questions about his fitness going forward.

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Coco Gauff reflects on her shock Wimbledon first-round exit and hints at changes in her future grass-court preparation after a disappointing performance.

Coco Gauff crashed out of Wimbledon 2025 in the first round after a straight-sets defeat to Dayana Yastremska.

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Lucknow vs Chennai Match Stats

Match 30, Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

LSG • 1st innings
166/7

CSK • 2nd innings
168/5

BATTERS

Shaik Rasheed
c Nicholas Pooran b Avesh Khan

Rachin Ravindra
lbw b Aiden Markram

Rahul Tripathi
c & b Ravi Bishnoi

Ravindra Jadeja
c Aiden Markram b Ravi Bishnoi

Shivam Dube
not out

Vijay Shankar
c Avesh Khan b Digvesh Singh

MS Dhoni (C) (W)
not out

Yet To bat

Jamie Overton

Anshul Kamboj

Noor Ahmad

Khaleel Ahmed

Matheesha Pathirana

BOWLERS

Shardul Thakur

Akash Deep

Digvesh Singh

Avesh Khan

Ravi Bishnoi

Aiden Markram

Fall Of Wicket

Shaik Rasheed

Rachin Ravindra

Rahul Tripathi

Ravindra Jadeja

Vijay Shankar