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IPL 2025: Struggling CSK Host Formidable Punjab Kings In Must-Win Clash At Chepauk

As the league phase of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 heads towards a tense climax, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperate to breathe life into a faltering campaign when they take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. For CSK, this is more than just a contest—it's a do-or-die battle to keep their slim playoff hopes flickering. PBKS, meanwhile, sit fifth on the points table and will look to consolidate their position with a win against an out-of-sorts opponent. CSK, have found themselves at the bottom of the table this season, managing just two wins from nine games. It has been a campaign riddled with selection dilemmas, misfiring stars, and a lack of impact in key moments. Adding to their woes is their unexpected struggle at Chepauk—once considered a fortress, but now a venue where the Men in Yellow have failed to assert dominance.

India Top-Order Star Pratika Rawal Surpasses Charlotte Edwards To Break Massive Record

Young Indian top-order batter Pratika Rawal added another accomplishment to her growing career, as she became the fastest player to reach 500 women's ODI runs, surpassing England legend Charlotte Edwards, who had held this record since 1997. Pratika reached the 500-run mark in just eight innings, bettering Edwards' nine, during her brilliant knock of 78 against South Africa in the ongoing tri-series in Sri Lanka during the ongoing tri-nation series. Her knock consisted of seven fours and a six and came in 91 balls. Her runs came at a strike rate of 85.71. Having made her ODI debut against the West Indies in December 2024 at Vadodara, Pratika has scored 572 runs in eight matches at an average of 81.71, with a strike rate of 92.70. She has scored a century and five fifties. Her best score so far is 154, which came against Ireland.

Sneh Rana, Pratika Rawal Star As India Clinch Narrow 15-Run Win Over South Africa

Spinner Sneh Rana grabbed three wickets in a single over for her maiden five-wicket haul on WODIs while Pratika Rawal excelled with a well-crafted fifty to shape India's 15-run win over South Africa in the Women's Tri-series on Tuesday. Rawal continued her rich vein of form with a measured 78 off 91 balls, helping India post a competitive 276 for six after skipper Harmanpreet Kaur elected to bat first under sunny skies. Rana then snared five wickets as South Africa were bowled out for 261 in 49.2 overs despite Tazmin Brits 109. South Africa lost their last five wickets for 21 runs, giving India their second consecutive victory in the tournament.

Sudirman Cup Badminton: India Bow Out After Defeat Against Indonesia

Struggling singles stars PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy disappointed yet again as India crashed out of the BWF Sudirman Cup Finals after conceding an unassailable 1-3 lead to Indonesia in a group D match, on Tuesday. Having lost to Denmark 1-4 in their opening match on Sunday, India needed to win Tuesday's contest to stay alive in the race for the knockout stage. The defeat has rendered their India's last group match against England -- who also made an exit from the tournament -- inconsequential. Indonesia, who had beaten England 5-0 on Sunday, and Denmark made it to the knock-out round after winning two matches on the trot. Denmark prevailed over England 5-0 on Tuesday.

Nat Sciver-Brunt Appointed England Women's Cricket Captain Across All Formats

Nat Sciver-Brunt has been named the new captain of the England women's team. She succeeds Heather Knight, who left her role following England's 2025 women's Ashes series after a near nine-year tenure. She will lead in all three formats working alongside recently appointed head coach Charlotte Edwards. "I'm really proud to take on the role of captain of the England Women's team and it's an honour to have been asked by Charlotte, someone I've always looked up to. Ever since I made my England debut back in 2013, all I have wanted to do is help the team in every way that I can. I will try my best to lead this team to success, whilst empowering them to be the best version of themselves," she said.

Piala Sudirman 2025: Indonesia ke Perempatfinal usai Sikat India 4-1

Indonesia mengalahkan India 4-1 dalam laga kedua Grup D Piala Sudirman 2025. Hasil ini memastikan Merah Putih lolos ke babak perempatfinal.

Klasemen Grup D Piala Sudirman 2025: Indonesia di Bawah Denmark

Indonesia sudah menyegel tiket ke perempatfinal Piala Sudirman 2025 usai menekuk India 4-1 di laga kedua Grup D. Kini Merah Putih tinggal berduel melawan Denmark di laga terakhir untuk menentukan juara grup.

KKR Star Unhappy With Coach Chandrakant Pandit Over Objection On Dining With Rival Player: Report

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) haven't found the same groove this season that saw them lift the Indian Premier League (IPL) title last term. The franchise only has three wins in nine matches, placing them 7th in the points table, in a bit of flux over playoff qualification. Even the team's pacer Harshit Rana said that the team doesn't have the same 'thrill' as it did in the last campaign when Gautam Gambhir was with the support staff. The situation, hence, raises many questions on the role of head coach Chandrakant Pandit, whose management style hasn't gone down well with multiple players.

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IPL 2025: Struggling CSK Host Formidable Punjab Kings In Must-Win Clash At Chepauk

India Top-Order Star Pratika Rawal Surpasses Charlotte Edwards To Break Massive Record

Sneh Rana, Pratika Rawal Star As India Clinch Narrow 15-Run Win Over South Africa

Sudirman Cup Badminton: India Bow Out After Defeat Against Indonesia

Nat Sciver-Brunt Appointed England Women's Cricket Captain Across All Formats

Piala Sudirman 2025: Indonesia ke Perempatfinal usai Sikat India 4-1

Klasemen Grup D Piala Sudirman 2025: Indonesia di Bawah Denmark

KKR Star Unhappy With Coach Chandrakant Pandit Over Objection On Dining With Rival Player: Report