Captain patidar: Cricket News & Match Updates

Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket: After dismantling Royal Challengers Bengaluru at their home turf on Friday, a high-flying Punjab Kings unit will look to complete a season double when the two teams clash again in Match 37 of the IPL 2025 on Sunday in New Chandigarh.

It’s been a swift turnaround for RCB, who have barely had time to recover from the hammering they received at home. In Friday’s rain-curtailed encounter in Bengaluru, their batting line-up fell apart ridiculously. Reduced to a 14-overs-per-side affair, RCB could only muster 95 for 9 - with Tim David’s gritty 50 not out being the lone bright spot.

The likes of Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar and Liam Livingstone failed to adapt to a two-paced pitch. Captain Patidar admitted after the match that quick wickets and lack of partnerships cost them dearly.   Read More...