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Time of India
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
From defending champions to a team with 0 intent? Fans fume at KKR's 110-run loss to SRH
First, it was Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and now Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) — Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have ended their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign on a strong and impressive note. They thrashed KKR by a massive 110-run margin at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, gaining a sense of redemption for their defeat in last year's final. While fans got to witness the iconic SRH batting — the kind that knows how to post massive totals, with 278 runs on the board — they also saw last year's champions, KKR, play with zero intent. Many cricket enthusiasts are disappointed with such a lackluster display and are now calling for changes in KKR's management. DID WE ENJOY THAT? YES, WE DID! 😘🫴#PlayWithFire | #SRHvKKR | #TATAIPL2025 Fans fume over KKR's loss Many took to X (formerly known as Twitter) to slam KKR and question how a team that started as defending champions ended up looking completely clueless on the field. One said, "Unreal downfall of defending champions KKR. This is what you get for not retaining Iyer." Unreal downfall of defending champions KKR, this is what you get for not retaining Iyer🤣#SRHvKKR Another wrote, "KKR didn't perform like defending champions in IPL 2025." KKR didn't perform like defending champions in IPL 2025.#SRHvsKKR One fan commented, "Starting the season as defending champions to being the team with zero intent... worst of the lot. Players, coaches, and supporting staff — a lot of junk needs to be sacked." @KKRiders team is completely ruined by 💩 load of people Starting the season as Defending Champions to being the team with 0 intent Worst of the lot …. Players / coaches & supporting staff a lot of junk needs to be sacked #KKR Another added, "Harshit Rana being KKR's second-highest scorer tonight batting at No. 9 — state of the defending champions..." Harshit Rana being KKR's 2nd-highest scorer tonight batting at No.9 - state of the defending champions...#IPL2025 #KKRvsSRH SRH vs KKR: Teams Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Varun ChakaravarthyImpact Subs: Anukul Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Ishan Kishan(w), Heinrich Klaasen, Aniket Verma, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Abhinav Manohar, Pat Cummins(c), Harshal Patel, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan MalingaImpact Subs: Mohammad Shami, Harsh Dubey, Sachin Baby, Zeeshan Ansari, Simarjeet Singh.
India.com
19-05-2025
- Sport
- India.com
LSG vs SRH Dream11 Team Prediction, Match Preview, Fantasy Cricket Hints: Captain, Probable Playing 11s, Team News
SRH captain Pat Cummins in the nets in Lucknow. (Photo: PTI) Lucknow Super Giants will go up against Sunrisers Hyderabad in a must-win contest as they look to keep slim hopes of qualifying for the IPL 2025 Playoffs alive in match no. 61 at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Monday. Last year's finalists SRH are already out of the playoff race and will now be playing for pride. Rishabh Pant's LSG still have a mathematical chance of making the top four — but it's a tricky road ahead of them. They must win their remaining three matches in emphatic fashion to reach 16 points, and even then, their poor net run rate of -0.469 means qualification is highly unlikely unless they deliver absolute dominance. For SRH, the remaining games offer a chance for some underperforming players to regain form and rhythm after a campaign riddled with inconsistency. Youngsters like Nitish Kumar Reddy and Ishan Kishan will look to get valuable runs under their belt ahead of India A's upcoming tour of England. The bigger spotlight, however, is on skipper Rishabh Pant, whose form has dramatically dipped since becoming the most expensive player in IPL auction history at Rs 27 crore. With just 128 runs in 11 matches at a strike rate below 100 and a dismal average of 12.80, Pant has endured a nightmare season. But with his name being discussed for India's Test vice-captaincy, even a few impactful knocks in the IPL could help his case. A timely break may have allowed the bulky wicketkeeper-batter from Roorkee to reset and reassess his game. For LSG, Nicholas Pooran (410 runs) remains the key figure in their batting lineup, but his form has cooled off after a strong start. They'll be hoping he rediscovers his touch as they enter a must-win phase. The inclusion of New Zealand pacer William O'Rourke, replacing the injured Mayank Yadav, is a boost for their pace attack, especially with Yadav ruled out for the rest of the season. At the top, LSG will once again rely on Aiden Markram (348 runs) and Mitchell Marsh (378) to provide a solid platform. But the middle order has been inconsistent. Barring Ayush Badoni (326), others like David Miller (160 runs) have failed to deliver, particularly in the death overs. Prep done. Ready to take the field at Ekana. 💪#PlayWithFire | #LSGvSRH | #TATAIPL2025 — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) May 19, 2025 Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2025 Match No. 61 Details Venue: Ekana Stadium, Lucknow Date & Time: May 19, 730pm IST onwards Live Streaming and TV details: Star Sports Network and JioHotstar website and app. LSG vs SRH IPL 2025 Match No. 57 Dream11 Prediction Wicketkeepers: Heinrich Klaasen, Rishabh Pant, Nicholas Pooran Batters: Travis Head, Aniket Verma, Aiden Markram All-rounders: Abhishek Sharma, Mitchell Marsh Bowlers: Pat Cummins, Harshal Patel, Avesh Khan Captain: Nicholas Pooran Vice-captain: Heinrich Klaasen LSG vs SRH IPL 2025 Match No 61 Predicted 12 Lucknow Super Giants: Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Nicholas Pooran, Rishabh Pant (c, wk), Ayush Badoni, David Miller, Abdul Samad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shardul Thakur, Digvesh Rathi, Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan Sunrisers Hyderabad: Ishan Kishan (wk), Abhishek Sharma, Sachin Baby, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Reddy, Aniket Verma, Kamindu Mendis, Pat Cummins, Jaydev Unadkat, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Shami, Zeeshan Ansari
Indian Express
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Indian Express
Kamindu Mendis catch hangover continues onto Sunday: ‘When running didn't think would reach it…but have to have belief'
Superlatives are still raining in for Kamindu Mendis who took what could be a contender for the catch of the IPL 2025 to put the brakes on Dewald Brevis in Friday's SRH-CSK game. In a gleeful debrief of the catch that sent back Brevis threatening to explode more than he already had, the Sri Lankan ambidextrous cricketer said he wasn't quite sure he would reach the ball but he always had the belief and intent to go for every 50-50 chance. Chepauk, forever focussed on the centre square where MS Dhoni either bats or keeps, witnessed an outfield delight as Mendis pulled off his magical moment. His teammates revelled in the success that eventually helped the Hyderabad team win at Chennai HQ for the first time in many years. 'Magnificent' – was how Ishan Kishan described it to the official IPL website. Jaidev Unadkat put it best, saying, 'HOW….but wow.' Travis Head didn't think words could capture the capture where Mendis dived to his left after running, in the deep and saved a boundary in the process as Brevis was accelerating fiercely and putting SRH under the pump. 'Describing the catch won't do it justice,' Head said. Only a catch like that could've stopped that cameo from Brevis! 🤯 Kamindu Mendis, take a bow 🙇 #CSK 119/6 after 14 overs. Updates ▶ #TATAIPL | #CSKvSRH | @SunRisers — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 25, 2025 The commentator's immediate words had been 'outstanding, which is his weak side we will never know!' Just as Mendis left everyone watching shaken and stirred and rolled his scalp on his palms in celebration. Describing his catch, Mendis said, 'When I'm running I thought I wouldn't even reach it. Somehow I tried and you have to have sone belief in you. So I went for it. Brevis was batting really well in these tough conditions so we needed a breakthrough. I just believed that I can take the catch. It gave us good energy in the field as well,' he said. Harshal Patel, who first started the weekend hangover that continues unto Sunday after KKR game got rained off, was candid after having bowled a fairly lousy delivery that Brevis swung at. 'I had zero expectations from that ball and was hoping it wouldn't go for a six. And it ended up being a wicket which was like ….I've seen a lot of great catches on the field but this was probably one of my top 3.' Always trust your instincts ft. Kamindu 💯 Kamindu Mendis | Harshal Patel | #PlayWithFire | #CSKvSRH | #TATAIPL2025 — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 26, 2025 The catch was so stunning – like flying catches tend to be – it cast a phantom air-shadow. Of the four shadows cast in Twilight by the light towers, one was right when Mendis took off for his dive to left and a hazy shadow starting far from his feet. Mendis himself was all heart and commitment. 'Whenever I field at midwicket and long on, I'm anticipating (a wicket) every ball. You just need to anticipate (a wicket) every ball in T20. So you have to take 50-50, half chances. You have to have courage to go for the catch. These small things are a good contribution for the game,' he said.
News18
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Shruti Haasan Breaks Down In Tears After CSK's Loss To SRH At Chennai Stadium; Fans Share Viral Clip
In a touching moment at Chennai's Chepauk Stadium, Shruti Haasan captured hearts as she was spotted wiping away tears after Chennai Super Kings' defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. In a heartwarming yet emotional evening at Chennai's iconic Chepauk Stadium, actress-singer Shruti Haasan became the centre of attention during the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 25. The multi-talented star, known for her vibrant personality and deep love for the city of Chennai, made a striking appearance in casual-chic attire, blending seamlessly into the sea of yellow-clad CSK fans — but what truly stole the internet's heart was her raw and genuine reaction to the night's outcome. Shruti, visibly excited and full of hope at the start, was seen cheering passionately for her beloved CSK. Fans around her were thrilled to spot the actress in the stands, and soon videos and photos of her waving, smiling, and soaking in the stadium atmosphere began flooding social media. However, the mood soon turned bittersweet. Shruti Haasan couldn't hold back the tears after CSK's loss 😢 #CSKvsSRH #ShrutiHaasan #CBEWelcomesTHALAPATHY #IndoPakBorder — Sakshi Kanwar (@KanwarKanw49468) April 26, 2025 Shruti Haasan breaks down after CSK loss 😂😂Emi feel undhi ra e video lo 😂😂😂 #CSKvSRH #PlayWithFire #TATAIPL #IPL2025 🇮🇳 #OrangeArmy — RAJESH ᴮᴵᴺᴰᵁGautham (@5969Rajeshnaidu) April 26, 2025 "Thala Ajith & Shruti Haasan reunite at yesterday's IPL match! 🏟️🔥 The iconic Vedalam combo spreading joy! 🫂❤️ #AjithKumar #ShrutiHaasan #Vedalam #CSKvsSRH #IPLMagic" — TamilCineX (@TamilCineX) April 26, 2025 As the match progressed and CSK struggled to turn the game in their favour, Shruti's excitement gave way to growing anxiety. When the final ball sealed CSK's five-wicket loss against SRH, Shruti couldn't hold back her emotions. In a now-viral video, the actress is seen wiping away tears, her heartbreak palpable. The emotional clip left fans deeply moved, with many praising her for wearing her heart on her sleeve and calling her 'the soul of every CSK supporter." Amid the emotional evening, there was also a beautiful, serendipitous moment that uplifted spirits. Tamil superstar Ajith Kumar, who rarely makes public appearances, was also spotted at the stadium with his family. His son, dressed proudly in a CSK jersey, mirrored the passion of thousands of fans present that evening. In a sweet encounter captured by onlookers, Shruti and Ajith shared a heartfelt hug, exchanging smiles and greetings. Videos and photos of their interaction quickly lit up social media, with fans loving the unexpected crossover of two beloved stars at the heart of Chennai's cricket fever. Ajith Kumar Family 😍😍😍 — SmartBarani (@SmartBarani) April 25, 2025 Kaveri Maran and Kavya Maran welcoming AK family #AjithKumar — Trollywood ???? (@TrollywoodX) April 26, 2025 Shruti later took to Instagram to share a series of candid photos from her time at the stadium, offering fans a glimpse into her deep-rooted affection for Chennai, cricket, and the unbreakable spirit of CSK, despite the loss. On the professional front, Shruti Haasan is gearing up for one of the busiest and most exciting phases of her career yet. She will next be seen in Coolie, the much-awaited action thriller directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, where she shares the screen with none other than the living legend, Rajinikanth. The film, expected to be a massive pan-India release, is already creating huge buzz, and an official announcement about its release date is anticipated soon. Besides Coolie, Shruti has a strong slate of upcoming films in Tamil cinema. She will be seen in Jana Nayagan and Train — two projects that promise to showcase different shades of her versatile acting prowess. Not stopping at regional cinema, Shruti will also reprise her role in the second installment of the blockbuster Prabhas-starrer, Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam, directed by Prashanth Neel, further solidifying her position as one of the most bankable actresses in the Indian film industry. In addition to her film commitments, Shruti continues to pursue her passion for music. She has hinted at working on new independent music projects, promising fans that new songs and collaborations are on the horizon. First Published:
