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IPL 2025: Effort to promote Miller was to see if things could change, says LSG coach Dahiya
New Delhi, April 23: Vijay Dahiya, the assistant coach of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defended the move of promoting David Miller to number five batting spot during their eight-wicket defeat to Delhi Capitals (DC), citing it as a way to reverse the team's declining run-rate following three quick dismissals.
He should've carried his bat and finished the game, like KL Rahul did: Ambati Rayudu on DC batter Abhishek Porel's innings against LSG
New Delhi, April 23: Former Indian cricketer Ambati Rayudu acknowledged Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Abhishek Porel's good innings against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Tuesday in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).
KL Rahul batted with complete control; Shane Watson reflects on DC's batter innings against LSG
New Delhi, April 23: Former Australia cricketer Shane Watson praised Delhi Capitals batter KL Rahul's controlled and calculated batting approach against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday in the ongoing Indian Premier League.
IPL 2025: Axar stood up, led his team from the front and made an impact, says Watson
New Delhi, April 23: Former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson said he was heavily impressed by how Axar Patel stood up to put in impactful performances and propel his side Delhi Capitals (DC) to another clinical win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2025.
Had confidence that we will chase down the target: Abhishek Porel reflects on DC's comprehensive eight-wicket win against Lucknow
Lucknow, April 23: After a rare defeat in their previous clash, the Delhi Capitals franchise bounced back in style as they registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win against Lucknow Super Giants in their eighth encounter of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday.
DC skipper Axar Patel outlines reason behind his limited action with ball; points out crucial area for improvement
Lucknow, April 23: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel shed light on his ideology behind the rotation of his bowlers, the reason behind his limited outing with the ball, and one area they can improve as the 18th Indian Premier League (IPL) slowly heads towards the business end of its group stage.
LSG captain Pant reveals reason of late arrival with bat; sheds light on tearaway Mayank's absence
Lucknow, April 23: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant outlined the reason behind holding himself back in the batting order and shed light on the continued absence of tearaway Mayank Yadav despite his presence in the impact subs list following their thumping eight-wicket defeat in their home den against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday night in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Mitchell Marsh's wicket was really crucial: DC bowler Mukesh Kumar
Lucknow, April 23: Delhi Capitals' (DC) seamer Mukesh Kumar produced a match-winning spell, picking up 4/33 in his four overs to help restrict Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 159/6, which the Capitals chased down comfortably in 17.5 overs in Lucknow. His impactful performance earned him the Player of the Match award in what turned out to be a dominant outing for the Delhi side.
IPL 2025: KL Rahul's record-shattering 57* sets up 8-wicket triumph for DC over LSG
Lucknow, April 22: KL Rahul's belligerent display and Abhishek Porel's composed half-century lifted Delhi Capitals to an 8-wicket triumph against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
IPL 2025: Marsh's wicket was key for the win, says Delhi Capitals' Mukesh Kumar
Lucknow, April 23: For the opening 10 overs of the game, Lucknow Super Giants' heavily loaded top-order seemed to be running away with the game and it was Mukesh Kumar, who claimed four wickets on the day to lay the foundation of an eight-wicket victory for the Delhi Capitals in Match 40 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 here on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: Wanted to capitalize on a wicket like that, says Pant on batting down the order vs DC
Lucknow, April 23: Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant revealed the reason why he decided to move lower down the batting order and allow Abdul Samad to capitalize on the solid start by the top order. He also wanted to avoid slowing down his team, given his lean run of form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
IPL 2025: Rahul, Porel score fifties as DC register big win over LSG
Lucknow, April 22: KL Rahul scored a half-century on his return to the venue where he was shouted at and took Delhi Capitals to a massive eight-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: Mukesh Kumar's four-fer helps DC restrict LSG to 159/6
Lucknow, April 22: Pacer Mukesh Kumar picked four scalps after a fiery start by Aiden Markram (52) and Mitchell Marsh (45), to help Delhi Capitals restrict Lucknow Super Giants to 159/6 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium here on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: DC elect to bowl first in crucial clash with LSG
Lucknow, April 22: Delhi Capitals have won the toss and elected to field first against Lucknow Super Giants, in Match 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. It is a crucial encounter for both teams coming into the game tied on 10 points.
IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals stifle LSG middle order after fiery start, restrict them to 159/6
Lucknow, April 22: In a gripping Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals (DC) bowlers made a strong comeback in the middle overs to restrict Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to 159/6, despite a brisk start by the hosts.
IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to bowl against LSG; Chameera replaces Mohit
Lucknow, April 22: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel won the toss and opted to bowl against Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.
Pope Francis contributed in every field of life, says Church leader in Lucknow
Lucknow, April 22: A Church leader in Lucknow remembered the legacy of compassion of Pope Francis following his demise on Monday morning, with prayers being offered worldwide.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath attends 'Guru Gorakhnath Health Service Yatra 5.0' event in Lucknow
Lucknow, April 21: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the 'Guru Gorakhnath Health Service Yatra 5.0' event in Lucknow on Monday.
Consider myself an all-rounder: Delhi Capitals' Vipraj Nigam on his role in side
Lucknow, April 21: After suffering defeat against Gujarat Titans in their previous fixture in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back in the match against Lucknow Super Giants which is scheduled to take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: I consider myself as an all-rounder, says DC's Vipraj Nigam
Lucknow, April 21: After suffering a defeat against Gujarat Titans in their previous fixture in IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals will look to bounce back in the match against Lucknow Super Giants which is scheduled to take place at Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: Opener's dilemma for Delhi as confident Lucknow look to dominate
Lucknow, April 21: The IPL caravan rolls into the 'City of Nawabs' on Tuesday, where a surging Lucknow Super Giants unit will host the inconsistent yet dangerous Delhi Capitals. On paper, both teams are locked at 10 points, but in execution, it's the home team that has shown greater cohesion and confidence—especially with their bowling brilliance and solid top-order execution.
Uttar Pradesh: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils Bindeshwar Pathak statue in Lucknow
Lucknow, April 20: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday unveiled the statue of Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of Sulabh International, in Lucknow.
IPL 2025: HPCA officials offer special prayers at Indru Nag Dev Temple to organise successful matches in Dharamshala
Dharamshala April 20: The officials of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) offered special prayers at the Indru Nag Dev Temple in Khaniyara village near Dharamshala on Sunday morning.
IPL 2025: '15 required or 20 I back myself on yorker', says Avesh after match-winning spell vs RR
New Delhi, April 20: After making Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) by two runs by defending nine in the final over, fast bowler Avesh Khan said he trusted his ability to execute yorkers well at that time.
IPL 2025: Avesh's relentless yorkers brought LSG back in the game they almost lost, says Manjrekar
New Delhi, April 20: Former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar praised Avesh Khan’s relentless execution of yorkers in the death overs, saying that it single-handedly propelled Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) to secure a narrow two-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR).
IPL 2025: RR could've finished the match in couple of overs itself, admits Bahutule
New Delhi, April 20: Sairaj Bahutule, the spin bowling coach of Rajasthan Royals (RR), admitted the side could have finished their chase of 181 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) earlier and found their two-run loss from a winning position as hard to take.
IPL 2025: Avesh Khan picks 3-37 as LSG pull off a heist, defeat RR by two runs
Jaipur, April 19: Pacer Avesh Khan picked 3-37, including defending nine runs off the final over, as Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) defended 180 with aplomb and beat Rajasthan Royals by two runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Saturday.
With Marsh and Pooran getting out early, I thought that brought best out of him: Mark Boucher on Aiden Markram
New Delhi April 20: Former South Africa wicketkeeper/batter Mark Boucher believed that Aiden Markram stepped up as a senior player after Marsh left the team for personal reasons.
Avesh Khan single-handedly won them the game: Sanjay Manjrekar on LSG's pacer heroics final over against RR
New Delhi April 20: Former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar praised Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) seamer Avesh Khan's pinpoint yorkers in the death overs against Rajasthan Royals (RR), crediting him for LSG's comeback.
We could have finished it a couple of overs before: RR spin-bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule on defeat against LSG
New Delhi April 20: Rajasthan Royals spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule acknowledged that his team was in a good position to chase the target and could have chased the target with two overs to spare, but ultimately fell short against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday.
I always try to bowl a yorker: Avesh Khan on his final over heroics against RR
New Delhi April 20: Lucknow Super Giants seamer Avesh Khan emphasised the importance of focusing on execution rather than worrying about the outcome.
We knew Avesh's capability: Shardul Thakur praises LSG pacer's final over heroics against RR
New Delhi April 20: Following Lucknow Super Giants' victory against Rajasthan Royals in an IPL thriller, LSG seamer Shardul Thakur talked about the pressure he felt while bowling and the importance of being in the right position to take a catch.
I blame myself: Riyan Parag takes fall for RR's heartbreaking two-run defeat
Jaipur, April 20: Rajasthan Royals stand-in captain Riyan Parag couldn't put his finger on what exactly went wrong for his side, considering they were in the game till the "18th-19th over". He just felt that a couple of balls cost them the game against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and blamed himself for their fourth consecutive defeat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.
Yorkers are my strength...: LSG's Avesh after match-winning final over against RR
Jaipur, April 20: Following his side's win over the Rajasthan Royals (RR), during which he delivered a clutch final over to defend nine runs, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Avesh Khan said that his hand is fine after being hit by the ball on the final delivery of the innings.
These matches build character...: LSG skipper Pant after win over RR
Jaipur, April 20: Following his side's narrow win over Rajasthan Royals (RR), a relieved Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper, Rishabh Pant, hailed his team's bowlers for holding their nerves, adding that these kind of matches "build character."
Preity Zinta calls out fake quote about Rishab Pant's performance
Mumbai, April 19: Bollywood actor and Punjab Kings' co-owner Preity Zinta on Saturday shut down the reports that claimed that her IPL franchise chose Shreyas Iyer over Rishabh Pant due to performance-based preferences.
IPL 2025: Makram, Badoni fifties, Samad's late blitz helps LSG post 180/5 against RR
Jaipur, April 19: Half-centuries by Aiden Markram and Ayush Badoni, along with Abdul Samad’s late blitz, helped Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) post a competitive 180/5 in 20 overs against Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Saturday.
Sanju experienced a bit of pain in abdominal area, waiting results of scans: Rajasthan Royals Head Coach Dravid ahead of LSG clash
Jaipur, April 18: Sanju Samson might miss Rajasthan Royals' (RR) next game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Saturday, as the team is waiting for scan results on a possible side injury, as per ESPNcricinfo.
IPL 2025: Sanju Samson doubtful for game against Lucknow Super Giants
Jaipur, April 18: Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson's participation is in doubt for the against Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday as the franchise awaits scan results on an injury to his side.
Mayank Yadav joins Lucknow Super Giants camp ahead of IPL 2025 clash against Rajasthan Royals
New Delhi, April 16: Ahead of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash against the Rajasthan Royals (RR), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) right-arm speedster Mayank Yadav joined the Rishabh Pant-led side ahead of the team's eighth game of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league after recovering from his injury.