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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 trade window has opened and one name making the loudest buzz is Sanju Samson, the current captain and wicketkeeper-batter of Rajasthan Royals (RR). As per multiple reliable reports including Cricbuzz and Hindustan Times, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have officially confirmed their interest in bringing Samson into their squad. A senior CSK official has gone on record saying: “We are definitely looking at Sanju. He is an Indian batter, who is a keeper and an opener. So if he is available, we will certainly have a look at the option of having him in our…

In a stunning turn of events during the third Test at Kingston’s Sabina Park (July 14–15, 2025), the West Indies were skittled out for just 27 runs in their fourth innings against Australia. It was the second-lowest innings total in Test cricket history—only New Zealand’s 26 against England in 1955 was worse. Lowest Test Innings Totals of All Time RankTeamScoreOppositionVenueDate1New Zealand26EnglandAucklandMarch 25, 19552West Indies27AustraliaKingstonJuly 14, 20253South Africa30EnglandGqeberhaFeb 13, 18964South Africa30EnglandBirminghamJune 14, 19245South Africa35EnglandCape TownApril 1, 1899 The Bowling Blitz Mitchell Starc’s Masterclass Scott Boland’s Hat-Trick Heroics Fielding Lapses Series Impact & Scorecard Why This Matters Reactions from the Field Australia’s pace…

Indian Premier League is one of the most prestigious and competitive cricket leagues in the world. This league has not only unearthed good players in India but also provides a platform to showcase leadership potential. So far, in the history of the IPL, there have been 6 successful captains who have been successful in making the team champion. Rohit Sharma is at the top of the list. He led his team to the championship five times.  Taking charge of the captaincy of any team is not an easy task. Especially in the shorter format, every decision is taken in a…

In recent years, all-rounders have shown their brilliance in the Indian Premier League. In the initial phase of the IPL, all-rounders like Shane Watson and Jacques Kallis delivered outstanding performances. After that, all-rounders like Andre Russell and Hardik Pandya played an important role in their team success. Top 10 Best All-Rounders in IPL In this article,we will explore some of the best performing all-rounder players in the IPL.x` PlayerMatchRunsWicketsShane Watson145387492Kieron Pollard189341269Yusuf Pathan174320442Ravindra Jadeja2543260170Glenn Maxwell141281941Yuvraj Singh132275036Hardik Pandya152274978Andre Russell1402651123Jacques Kallis98242765DJ Bravo1611560183 1. Shane Watson Shane Watson was a powerhouse all-rounder for Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings. His orderly batting and medium-pace…

In cricket every role is important be it a batter, bowler, or a fielder. Though batters are known for scoring a target whereas bowlers play an important role in the game by shaping the outcome of the match and making the team win or lose the game. And fielders are helpful when it comes to restricting the opponent team from chasing the target. Looking at 2025, some bowlers have emerged the most destructive, with an aptitude to demonstrate skill and speed while, within the unyielding tickers of their conscience, possessing some exceptional tactical acumen-the attribute that helps them turn the…

Royal Challengers Bangalore has never been able to win the championship title in the IPL. However, RCB has had some great players, whose contribution helped the team reach the finals three times. If we talk about the highest run scorers in the history of RCB, Virat Kohli tops the list. Let us know some other players who scored great scores for RCB. Top Run Scorers for RCB in IPL History These seven players have scored more than 1000 runs for the franchise. RankPlayersMatchesRunsAvgStrike Rate100s50sBest Score1Virat Kohli269851838.89132.82858113*2AB de Villiers157452241.10158.33237133*3Chris Gayle91342043.29154.40521175*4Faf du Plessis45163638.04147.00-15965Jacques Kallis46127133.44113.71-1189*6Glenn Maxwell52126628.77159.24-12787Rahul Dravid52113228.30119.66-575* 1. Virat Kohli Virat Kohli has…

Rajat Patidar and Axar Patel are highly talented players. Both are captaining their teams for the first time in the IPL this year. Rajat Patidar has been appointed as the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Axar Patel is leading Delhi Capitals. Comparing Rajat Patidar vs Axar Patel In this article, we will compare these two players based on IPL stats and Captaincy Records. Rajat Patidar IPL Career Stats: IPL SeasonMatchRunsHSAvgS/R20252855142.50177.082024153955530.38177.13202283331112*55.5152.7520214713117.751114.52 Rajat Patidar has an impressive record at the domestic level, although he has yet to make his international debut. He played his first match for Bangalore in IPL…

Angkrish Raghuvanshi was born on June 5, 2005, in Delhi. At the age of just 11, Raghuvanshi chose the path of cricket and moved to Mumbai. In Mumbai, he pursued his cricket career under the training of Abhishek Nair. He played a pivotal role in the victory of the Indian team in the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, coming into the limelight by scoring the most runs. Speaking of the success of the 2022 Under-19 World Cup, Raghuvanshi turned to the IPL. He made his debut for Mumbai in the 2023-24 season. In the same year, he received an IPL contract…

Mumbai Indians (MI), one of the most successful franchises in IPL history with 5 championship titles, have not had the best start in IPL 2025. In Match 20 at Wankhede, MI lost to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by 12 runs. Chasing a target of 221, they were bowled out for 209 runs despite a strong effort. However, MI has a glorious record when it comes to high run-chases in the IPL. Let’s look at their top 5 most successful run-chases in IPL history. Top Run-Chases by Mumbai Indians in IPL History In today’s article, we will look at the 5…

During a cricket match, the audience is very excited about their favourite team and players. Throughout the match, cricket lovers experience both joy and anxiety. When passionate fans react in excitement, a sound similar to the sound of a jet engine is produced in a packed stadium. In the Indian Premier League, the loud sound coming from the stands of cricket fans reflects their passion for cricket. When the crowd is excited by a loud sound, the heat of the moment can be felt. During a cricket match, the emotions and sentiments of the audience are at their peak during…