Mind n Metrics

IPL: Head, Klaasen power SRH to 25-run win over RCB

Travis Head's explosive century, complemented by skipper Pat Cummins' resilience, propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a meticulously crafted 25-run triumph over Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling encounter on Monday. Head's remarkable maiden T20 century, comprising 102 runs off just 41 balls, embellished with 9 boundaries and 8 sixes, alongside Heinrich Klaasen's aggressive 67 off 31 deliveries, steered Sunrisers to a record-breaking total of 287 for three. This performance surpassed their previous best of 277/3 against Mumbai Indians earlier on March 27.

April 16, 2024 at 12:01AM

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'Those three sixes proved to be the difference': Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad recognised MS Dhoni's pivotal contribution, acknowledging that it ultimately made the decisive difference in the match. Dhoni scored 20 runs off four balls, and that proved to be the exact margin of victory for CSK. Dhoni arrived in the middle with the scorecard showing 186/4 in 19.2 overs, and in no time, vintage Dhoni (20 off 4 balls) made the scoreboard read 206/4 in the stipulated 20 overs, with the help of three massive sixes and a double off the last ball of the innings.

April 15, 2024 at 12:32AM

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Hardik's smiling too much, acting like...: Pietersen

Rohit Sharma hit an unbeaten 105 but his Mumbai Indians fell 20 runs short as they tried to chase down a big target set by holders Chennai Super Kings in a battle of IPL heavyweights on Sunday. Set 207 for victory, five-time winners Mumbai finished on 186-6 even though Rohit raised his ton in 61 balls at his home in Wankhede Stadium. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and the in-form Shivam Dube powered Chennai, who won their fifth title last year, to 206-4.

April 14, 2024 at 11:59PM

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Gambhir's 'rasgulla' gesture on eve of Bengali New Year. Watch

With three wins in four matches, KKR currently sit at the second spot on the points table behind Rajasthan Royals. On the eve of their clash against Lucknow Super Giants, Gautam Gambhir distributed sweets to the media persons. The Bengali New Year is on April 14th and coincidently KKR also play their home game on the same day.

April 13, 2024 at 11:44PM

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IPL: Fraser-McGurk, Kuldeep guide DC to six-wicket win over LSG

Australia's Jake Fraser-McGurk made a memorable IPL debut with a fiery half-century, while spinner Kuldeep Yadav sparkled with the ball as Delhi Capitals clinched a confidence-boosting six-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants. Ayush Badoni's unbeaten 55 off 35 balls powered the Super Giants to a respectable total of 167/7 after Kuldeep's impressive three-wicket haul of 3/20.

April 12, 2024 at 11:36PM

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IPL: Bumrah, Ishan, Surya star as MI demolish RCB

Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan provided the fireworks with the bat after Jasprit Bumrah's magical five-wicket haul as Mumbai Indians pummelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets for their second win in the IPL on Thursday.

April 11, 2024 at 11:44PM

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Hollywood producers plan to combat digital piracy by shutting these websites

MPA's Chairman, Charles Rivkin, spearheads a site-blocking initiative at CinemaCon to combat digital piracy's economic impact on the US film industry, emphasizing the need for support from theatre owners and addressing free speech concerns.

April 10, 2024 at 06:26PM

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Gaza humanitarian crisis unacceptable: India at UN

UN condemns civilian loss in Israel-Hamas conflict, crisis unacceptable. India's ambassador criticizes Hamas strikes. UNSC demanded Gaza ceasefire, hostages release. Russia, China veto US draft, triggering general assembly debate.

April 10, 2024 at 12:06AM

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Delhi cab driver wounded in J&K terrorist attack

Tourist taxi driver from New Delhi attacked by terrorists in J&K's Shopian district. Concerns arise over resurgence of violence targeting non-natives. Previous targets include police officers, migrants, and non-Kashmiri workers. 29 targeted killings reported in J&K in 2022.

April 09, 2024 at 12:21AM

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Lekhasri, BJP leader and bitter critic of Naveen Patnaik, joins BJD

Ex-BJP critic Lekhasri joins BJD, may contest Balasore LS. Naveen Patnaik praised. BJP unaffected by her exit. BJD and BJP field turncoats in several seats for elections.

April 07, 2024 at 11:46PM

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