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Updated IPL 2025 Points Table After LSG vs PBKS Match, Orange Cap And Purple Cap

Punjab Kings continue to rise in the IPL 2025. With the Shreyas Iyer-led side's latest win over Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings are among the top three in the IPL points table. New Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting had said that his aim is to make this PBKS group the 'best' Punjab Kings side ever and it looks like they have begun on that path on a strong footing. As far as the highest run-scorer is concerned LSG's Nicholas Pooran holds the Orange Cap with a tally of 189. The highest wicket-taker is Chennai Super Kings Noor Ahmad and he holds the Purple cap with nine scalps.

IPL 2025: KKR Star, Who Batted At No. 9 vs MI, Asks Franchise To Let Him Open

Defending Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) only have one win from the first two games of the campaign, with their latest defeat coming against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday. The Knight Riders suffered an 8-wicket defeat after putting up 116 runs on the board. Ramandeep Singh, who came out to bat the No. 9 spot, was the second-highest scorer for KKR, adding 22 runs off 12 balls to the total, only behind Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who scored 26 off 16. After the game, Ramandeep said that he wants to contribute more to the team by opening the batting.

"Rs 27 Crore Ka...": Rishabh Pant Disappoints For LSG Again In IPL 2025 And Internet Is Unforgiving

Rishabh Pant has failed to score big again at the IPL 2025. After 0 (vs Delhi Capitals) and 15 (against SunRisers Hyderabad), Pant was dismissed for just 2 against Punjab Kings. Pant was picked by Sanjeev Goenka-owned Lucknow Super Giants for Rs 27 crore, making him the costliest player in IPL history. However, the initial returns have not been great from Pant. And that has has made him the target of troll on social media.

Pakistan Fined For Slow Over-Rate In ODI Opener Against New Zealand

Pakistan have been fined 10 percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate in the first One-day International against New Zealand at Napier on Saturday. "Jeff Crowe of the ICC Elite Panel of Match Referees imposed the sanction after Mohammad Rizwan's side was ruled to be two overs short of the target after time allowances were taken into consideration," the ICC said in a release on Tuesday. In accordance with Article 2.22 of the ICC Code of Conduct for Players and Player Support Personnel, which relates to minimum over-rate offenses, players are fined five percent of their match fees for every over their side fails to bowl in the allotted time.

After Sunrisers Hyderabad Threatens To Move Out Of Hyderabad, Major Development Emerges

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Sunrisers Hyderabad and Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) have signed a peace treaty agreeing to adhere to the principles laid down by BCCI over tickets and passes sharing. The development came after SRH management threatened to move out of Hyderabad following accusations of 'harassment' against HCA. SRH previously sought the intervention of BCCI and IPL council to stop 'blackmailing tactics' over free passes. “I write with serious concern regarding the ongoing developments with the HCA and their repeated blackmailing tactics towards the Sunrises Hyderabad franchise,” a top SRH official wrote in the mail.

South Africa Cricket Team White-Ball Coach Rob Walter Resigns

South Africa's white-ball coach Rob Walter has resigned from the role, Cricket South Africa announced on Tuesday. CSA said that Walter's resignation for "personal reasons" will come into effect on April 30. Walter was barely two years into a four-year contract which was due to end with the Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia in 2027. Walter, 49, took South Africa to the final of the T20 World Cup in Barbados in 2024, the country's first global final since South Africa won the first Champions Trophy in 1998. He was also in charge when they reached the semi-finals of the 2023 Cricket World Cup in India and the 2025 Champions Trophy in Pakistan.

LSG Spinner Digvesh Rathi Gives Fiery Send-Off To Priyansh Arya, Faces Sunil Gavaskar's Criticism

Lucknow Super Giants spinner Digvesh Rathi gave a fiery send-off to Punjab Kings opener Priyansh Arya during their IPL 2025 encounter on Tuesday. During the third over of the PBKS innings, Priyansh ended up miscuing a shot off Digvesh's bowling and the ball went high up in the air. Shardul Thakur moved across from mid-on and completed an easy catch to give LSG their first breakthrough. Rathi immediately ran towards the batter and made a gesture that signified that his name was added to his notebook of dismissals. The spinner was instantly called by the on-field umpire who had a brief chat with him.

Edwards to coach England women's team

Charlotte Edwards has been named head coach of the England women’s cricket team, the England & Wales Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

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Updated IPL 2025 Points Table After LSG vs PBKS Match, Orange Cap And Purple Cap

IPL 2025: KKR Star, Who Batted At No. 9 vs MI, Asks Franchise To Let Him Open

"Rs 27 Crore Ka...": Rishabh Pant Disappoints For LSG Again In IPL 2025 And Internet Is Unforgiving

Pakistan Fined For Slow Over-Rate In ODI Opener Against New Zealand

After Sunrisers Hyderabad Threatens To Move Out Of Hyderabad, Major Development Emerges

South Africa Cricket Team White-Ball Coach Rob Walter Resigns

LSG Spinner Digvesh Rathi Gives Fiery Send-Off To Priyansh Arya, Faces Sunil Gavaskar's Criticism

Edwards to coach England women's team