Siraj took Will Yong’s wicket. New Zealand lost a couple of wickets in a few overs. Phillips also got out on a tossed-up slower of Kuldeep Yadav. Prashid clean bowled Mitchell Hay. Iyer runs out Michael Bracewell with a brilliant throw. 

In the next, Siraj bowled Foulkes. New Zealand was looking for 350+ and suddenly stopped at 300. Daryl Mitchell played a brilliant innings, scoring 84 runs off 71 balls.

Rohit and Gill gave India a good start. Rohit got out by Jamieson and 26 runs. Gill scored 56 runs. Gill Out Adithya Ashok. 

Phillips dropped gill catch early in this innings, but this time he took a good catch. Kohli was out on 93 runs on Jamieson’s ball. 

The crowd goes silent after Kohli’s wicket. Jadeja also got out in the same over. Jamieson took Shreyas Iyer’s wicket in the next over. Iyer scored 49 runs. Harshit Rana and KL Rahul did the remaining job. KL Rahul finishes the match with a six.

WI: 248 & 390 f

Player of the Match: Kuldeep Yadav

Player of the Series: Ravindra Jadeja

India vs West Indies 2nd Test held at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi between 10–14 Oct. West Indies won the toss and elected to bowl first.

India declared their first innings on 518-5 with the help of Yashasvi Jaiswal (175), KL Rahul (38), Sai Sudharsan (87), and captain Shubman Gill, who remained unbeaten on 129. Nitish and Dhruv added 43 and 44 runs, respectively.

In reply, the West Indies were bowled out for 248. India enforced the follow-on. Kuldeep Yadav took 5 wickets, Jadeja took 3, and Bumrah and Siraj picked 1 each.

In the second innings, the West Indies gave a good fightback. John Campbell and Shai Hope scored centuries. Captain Roston Chase made 40, Justin Greaves added 50, and Jayden Seales contributed 32 runs. West Indies posted 390. Kuldeep and Bumrah took 3 wickets each, Siraj 2, and Ravindra and Washington 1 each.

India needed 121 runs to win in the final innings. West Indies tried to defend but fell short. India chased down the score comfortably with the help of KL Rahul’s unbeaten 58 and Sai Sudharsan’s 39.

In a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter on April 10, Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 6 wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Star batter KL Rahul played a masterclass innings, scoring an unbeaten 93 runs off 53 balls, leading DC to a brilliant victory.

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RCB Posts a Competitive Total

RCB won the toss and chose to bat first. The home team started strong, with Phil Salt scoring 37 runs and Tim David contributing another quick 37. However, Delhi’s bowlers, especially Kuldeep Yadav (2/17), kept things tight in the middle overs.

RCB managed to post 163/7 in 20 overs, giving DC a decent target on a slightly tricky pitch.

KL Rahul Shines in DC’s Chase

DC’s chase started with early hiccups as they lost both openers quickly. But KL Rahul, coming in at No. 3, took charge. Initially cautious, he steadily built his innings and began to accelerate after the halfway mark. Rahul’s game awareness and shot selection were top-notch.

Tristan Stubbs supported him well with an unbeaten 38 off 23 balls, as the duo stitched a match-winning partnership. DC chased down the target in just 17.5 overs, finishing at 169/4.

Player of the Match: KL Rahul

KL Rahul was named Player of the Match for his fantastic 93* — filled with classy boundaries and calm under pressure. His knock is already being called one of the best in IPL 2025 so far.

IPL 2025 Points Table Impact

This win helped Delhi Capitals maintain their unbeaten streak in IPL 2025, making it four wins in four matches. RCB, on the other hand, will need to regroup before their next outing.

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PBKS Sets a Modest Target in IPL 2025

Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bat first, aiming to set a competitive target for LSG. However, the Lucknow bowlers were on point, restricting PBKS to a modest 162/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Kagiso Rabada top-scored for PBKS with a quick 45, but regular wickets hindered their progress. Ravi Bishnoi and Mohsin Khan were the standout bowlers for LSG, maintaining tight lines and lengths throughout the innings.

LSG’s Solid Chase in IPL 2025

In response, Lucknow Super Giants began their chase with confidence. Opener Kyle Mayers played a crucial role, scoring 65 runs to anchor the innings. Captain KL Rahul also contributed with a steady 38 runs, guiding his team toward the target. Despite a late surge from PBKS, LSG remained calm and completed the chase with 5 balls to spare, reaching 165/4 in 19.1 overs.

Key Performances:

LSG’s win was a result of both individual brilliance and team effort. The bowlers, led by Ravi Bishnoi, restricted PBKS to a chaseable total, while the batting line-up stayed composed under pressure. Mayers’ match-winning knock and Rahul’s steady presence were pivotal in LSG’s successful chase.

With this 6-wicket win, Lucknow Super Giants strengthened their position in the IPL 2025 standings. Their all-round performance makes them one of the teams to watch as the season progresses, and fans are eagerly anticipating their next match in the ongoing tournament.