Chennai

Ajinkya Rahane

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)

Daryl Mitchell

Moeen Ali

Shivam Dube

Ravindra Jadeja

MS Dhoni (W)

Deepak Chahar

Shardul Thakur

Richard Gleeson

Mustafizur Rahman

Punjab

Sam Curran (C)

Jonny Bairstow

Rilee Rossouw

Shashank Singh

Jitesh Sharma (W)

Ashutosh Sharma

Harpreet Brar

Harshal Patel

Kagiso Rabada

Rahul Chahar

Arshdeep Singh

Azmatullah Omarzai

Benjamin James Dwarshuis

Cooper Patrick Leonard Connolly

Harnoor Singh Pannu

Lachlan Hammond Ferguson

Marco Jansen

Marcus Peter Stoinis

Mitchell J Owen

Musheer Naushad Khan

Nehal Wadhera

Prabhsimran Singh

Praveen Dubey

Priyansh Arya

Pyla Avinash

Shreyas Santosh Iyer

Suryansh Prashant Shedge

Vijaykumar Vyshak

Vishal Nishad

Vishnu Vinod

Xavier Colin Bartlett

Yash Ravisingh Thakur

Yuzvendra Singh Chahal

Akeal Jerome Hosein

Aman Hakim Khan

Anshul Kamboj

Ayush Mhatre

Dewald Brevis

Gurjapneet Singh

Jamie Overton

Kartik Sharma

Khaleel Khursheed Ahmed

Matthew James Henry

Matthew William Short

Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Mukesh Choudhary

Nathan Trevor Ellis

Noor Ahmad Lakanwal

Prashant Ramendra Veer

Rahul Desraj Chahar

Ramakrishna Shekhar Ghosh

Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad

Sanju Viswanath Samson

Sarfaraz Naushad Khan

Shreyas Gopal

Urvil Mukesh Patel

Zakary Glen Foulkes

Cricket

Indian Premier League March 2024

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan affirmed that a player shouldn't deny singles in a team sport, especially with a well-recognised batter at the other end.

CSK wicketkeeper-batter MS Dhoni. (PC: Getty).

20240502T084815490Z735777.jpg

IPL 2024: Legendary MS Dhoni slammed by former India teammate for 'selfish' act during CSK's match against PBKS, says 'Don't do that in a team game'

Punjab Kings (PBKS) improved to seventh spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024's points table after defeating Chennai Super Kings on May 1.

Punjab Kings' captain Sam Curran (R) and Shashank Singh (L) run between the wickets as Chennai Super Kings' Richard Gleeson looks on during their IPL 2024 clash on May 1. (Getty)

20240502T060457960Z573987.jpg

IPL 2024 Points Table: PBKS jump to 7th spot after win against Chennai, know how CSK are faring after fresh defeat at Chepauk

Ruturaj Gaikwad has pipped Virat Kohli for IPL 2024's Orange Cap after his impressive fifty in Chennai Super Kings' losing cause against Punjab Kings.

RCB's Virat Kohli (left) and CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad in this frame. (Getty)

20240502T053527412Z932382.jpg

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad dethrones Virat Kohli to become new no.1 after brilliant fifty in CSK's losing cause against PBKS

CSK's head coach Stephen Fleming has given a worrisome update on Deepak Chahar's injury, who walked off the field midway through clash against PBKS.

CSK's MS Dhoni (left), Ravindra Jadeja (right) and Deepak Chahar (background) in this frame. (Getty)

20240502T051102631Z550705.jpg

Big setback looming on CSK as coach Stephen Fleming comes up with concerning update on star player's injury

Chennai Super Kings are letting MS Dhoni play the finisher's role in the IPL 2024, KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir thinks this is a smart move because it allows Dhoni to have a big impact.

KKR mentor Gautam Gambhir (left) and CSK's superstar MS Dhoni in this frame. (Getty)

20240502T043626360Z903041.jpg

'CSK have given MS Dhoni the freedom to...': Gautam Gambhir's big statement on former Chennai skipper's role in IPL 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai Super Kings suffered a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 clash on May 1.

CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in this frame. (Getty)

20240502T033614154Z591941.jpg

'I've practised tosses, it's not going well...': Ruturaj Gaikwad's bizarre statement after CSK's big defeat against PBKS

MS Dhoni wanted the strike for himself in the last over against Arshdeep Singh and denied Daryl Mitchell a single. The Kiwi batter ended up running two runs to save his wicket.

MS Dhoni sends back Daryl Mitchell in last over (Screengrab: X, Jio Cinema)

20240501T174053533Z368273.jpg

WATCH: MS Dhoni denies single to CSK's Rs 14 crore recruit in last over before getting out for first time in IPL 2024

Former Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni got out for the first time in IPL 2024 after Harshal Patel and Jitesh Sharma dismissed him in form of run-out.

MS Dhoni run out vs PBKS (Twitter screen grab)

20240501T164857096Z575957.jpg

After seven thrilling cameos, Harshal Patel ends former CSK captain MS Dhoni's not out run in IPL 2024

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder Shivam Dube got out on a golden duck in his first match after getting selected in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup 2024.

Shivam Dube departs on golden duck (Twitter screen grab)

20240501T153950223Z412728.jpg

After Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube departs on golden duck following selection in India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad

Punjab Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings.CSK has dropped two premium pacers from their team and Richard Gleeson will be making his IPL debut.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sam Curran in frame (Getty)

20240501T134348772Z012412.jpg

CSK vs PBKS: Ruturaj Gaikwad drops two premium pacers due to health concerns against unchanged Punjab Kings; check playing XIs

India vs South Africa 2nd ODI

Dynamic Banner

South Africa tour of India, 2025

Ranji Trophy, 2025/26

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

DP World Asia Cup Rising Stars, 2025

Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan, 2025

Ireland tour of Bangladesh, 2025

West Indies tour of New Zealand, 2025

Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe tour of Pakistan, 2025

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2025

Vijay Hazare Trophy, 2025/26

New Zealand tour of India, 2026

ICC Men's T20 World Cup, 2026

Sri Lanka Women tour of India, 2025

Pakistan tour of Sri Lanka, 2026

Women's Premier League, 2026

Featured League

Insights

Editor's Choice

WPL 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur starred with an unbeaten 71 to guide the Mumbai Indians to their highest successful chase in the WPL, leading a thrilling seven-wicket win over the Gujarat Giants. After early setbacks, Harmanpreet and Amanjot Kaur steadied the innings, with Nicola Carey finishing the job, while Harmanpreet also became the first Indian to cross 1,000 WPL runs.


Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Giants by 7 wickets.

Harmanpreet Kaur scored 71 runs against Gujarat Giants.

Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Harmanpreet Kaur playing a shot

Harmanpreet Kaur’s 71 leads Mumbai Indians to record WPL chase against GG

Gujarat Giants all-rounder Anushka Sharma is expected to be out for the next few matches after she sustained an injury while fielding against the Delhi Capitals

Anushka Sharma to be out of action for Gujarat Giants

Anushka had sustained an injury during the clash against Delhi Capitals

Gujarat Giants' Anushka Sharma plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (via Getty)

Big blow for Gujarat Giants as all-rounder to be out of action due to injury

Grace Harris stole the show with a stunning 85 off just 40 balls as Royal Challengers Bengaluru easily beat UP Warriorz by nine wickets in their Women’s Premier League clash. Chasing 144, Harris raced to the fastest fifty of the season in only 22 balls, hitting 10 fours and five sixes.

RCB defeated UP Warriorz by nine wickets

Grace Harris’ smashed fastest half-century in WPL 2026.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana (L) and her teammate Grace Harris run between the wickets

WPL 2026: Grace Harris blasts 85 as RCB crush UP Warriorz by nine wickets

The three matches of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 will likely to be played in closed doors at the DY Patil Stadium because of municipal corporation elections in Navi Mumbai on January 15. Local police have told the BCCI that they will not be able to provide enough security for the Mumbai Indians vs UP Warriorz match scheduled on election day.


Three WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators.

WPL 2026 matches will likely to be played without spectators due to local elections.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Smriti Mandhana with WPL Trophy 

Explained: Why some of WPL 2026 matches likely to be played without spectators

Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

American Football

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah stressed that Minnesota’s long-term goals come before committing to J.J. McCarthy as the franchise quarterback.

Adofo-Mensah refused to guarantee McCarthy’s QB1 status, emphasizing flexibility and playoff ambitions.

The Vikings plan to bring in competition at quarterback after McCarthy’s injury-hit and inconsistent season.

J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings warms up prior to the start of the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on December 21, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah avoids long-term commitment to J.J. McCarthy 

Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti reacted humorously to Mike Tomlin stepping down as Steelers head coach, joking about a wildly unlikely AFC North coaching swap.


Bisciotti praised Tomlin’s long-standing success while dismissing any serious Ravens connection.

Tomlin’s exit leaves the Steelers searching for a new head coach after a heavy playoff loss to the Texans.

Head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on before the game against the Houston Texans at Acrisure Stadium

Biscotti hilariously discloses condition on hiring Mike Tomlin as Ravens HC

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were spotted enjoying a low-key dinner date in Los Angeles as they embraced personal moments following a disappointing season for the Kansas City Chiefs.

The engaged couple rang in the New Year privately and were later seen dining in Beverly Hills.

Swift admitted that dating Kelce has positively changed her life, even reshaping the atmosphere at her concerts.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding plans get a glamorous boost with special invite

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift spend quality time in Los Angeles 

Football

Barcelona have reopened talks with Manchester United over Marcus Rashford, pushing for a reduced fee as they eye a permanent move without triggering the €30 million option.


Barcelona want Rashford long term but prefer another loan with an obligation to buy in 2027.

Rashford has openly admitted his desire to stay at Barça after winning his first trophy with the club.

Marcus Rashford marks 28th birthday with a cheeky message amid Barcelona loan stint

Barcelona hold talks with Manchester United for permanent Marcus Rashford deal 

Kylian Mbappé missed Real Madrid training along with several first-team stars ahead of the Copa del Rey clash with Albacete, as Álvaro Arbeloa began his interim reign.


Mbappé and five others were absent from training due to fitness concerns, forcing Arbeloa to lean on academy players.

The interim coach called up five youngsters from La Fábrica, stressing the club’s faith in its youth system.

kylian-mbappe-of-real-madrid-is-pictured-with-their-runners-up-medal-walking-away-from-the-spanish-s-124253604-16x9.jpg

Chennai vs Punjab Info

Match Details

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Team Details

Team Form

Head To Head

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 30

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 08

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 05

News updates

IPL 2024: Legendary MS Dhoni slammed by former India teammate for 'selfish' act during CSK's match against PBKS, says 'Don't do that in a team game'

IPL 2024 Points Table: PBKS jump to 7th spot after win against Chennai, know how CSK are faring after fresh defeat at Chepauk

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Ruturaj Gaikwad dethrones Virat Kohli to become new no.1 after brilliant fifty in CSK's losing cause against PBKS