Born on February 5, 1992, Mitchell Josef Santner is a versatile New Zealand international cricketer, showcasing his skills across all formats of the game. Within domestic cricket, he is a key player for the Northern Districts cricket team. Santner, known for his left-handed batting and slow left-arm orthodox spin bowling, is a valuable bowling all-rounder. Santner is currently playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 and he was seen travelling with his family Notably, he has been part of New Zealand’s highest 7th wicket partnership in Test cricket, underlining his contribution to the team’s success. Mitchell Santner Family- Father, Mother,…
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Despite having star players, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad have not had an ideal start to IPL 2025. Both teams have played three matches so far, winning just one and losing two. They previously faced each other in last year’s IPL final, where Kolkata emerged victorious. Both Teams Aim for a Comeback When KKR and SRH face off again on Thursday, their primary goal will be to return to winning ways. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane had earlier stated after their opening match loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru that there was no need to panic. However, after losing two out…
Kolkata Knight Riders will take the field at their home ground, Eden Gardens Stadium, on April 3 to face Sunrisers Hyderabad. Both teams have played three matches each this season but have managed to win only one. This makes the match crucial for both KKR and SRH. This will be KKR’s second home game in IPL 2025, having previously played against RCB at Eden Gardens, where they suffered a 7-wicket defeat. Since both teams lost their last matches, they will be eager to return to winning ways. With match-winners on both sides, let’s analyze which team holds the edge in…
The 14th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will witness an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday. The match will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB has won both of its matches so far and will be aiming for a hat-trick of wins on their home ground. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans, led by Shubman Gill, recently defeated Mumbai Indians and will be looking to continue their winning momentum. Before the match, let’s take a detailed look at the pitch conditions…
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the list of centrally contracted players soon. Shreyas Iyer, who played a key role in India’s ICC Champions Trophy 2025 victory as the highest run-scorer, is likely to regain his central contract after proving his worth in domestic cricket. However, it is understood by Sports Tak that Ishan Kishan may not make the cut for the contract. Both Iyer and Kishan were omitted from last season’s central contract list due to their failure to participate in domestic cricket matches. While Iyer has since excelled in ODIs and…
Rajasthan Royals (RR) secured their first victory in IPL 2025 by defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 6 runs in the 11th match of the season. However, despite this win, RR’s stand-in captain Riyan Parag has been fined. The fine was imposed on Parag due to a slow over-rate. As a result, he will have to pay a ₹12 lakh penalty. The match, played in Guwahati on Sunday, saw Nitish Rana’s explosive 81 off 36 balls and Wanindu Hasaranga’s four-wicket haul, helping Rajasthan secure the win. Nitish smashed 10 fours and 5 sixes, guiding RR to a total of 182/9.…
Is Hardik Pandya in love again after parting ways with Natasa Stankovic? If social media discussions and speculations are to be believed, then the answer is yes. Reports suggest that Hardik’s alleged new love interest is none other than famous singer and TV personality Jasmin Walia. Jasmin has been spotted cheering for Mumbai Indians and its captain, Hardik Pandya, during two IPL 2025 matches. She was even seen boarding the MI team bus after their victory against Kolkata Knight Riders, which has fueled the rumors even further. Only players and their close associates are allowed in the team bus, making…
Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli has revealed his next big goal. Speculation is high on whether Kohli will participate in the 2027 ODI World Cup. Kohli himself has stated that he is focused on winning the next World Cup. India recently won the 2024 T20 World Cup and the Champions Trophy this year, and Kohli was an integral part of both ICC tournament victories. Kohli Currently Playing in IPL 2025 Kohli is currently participating in IPL 2025. Recently, during an event, he spoke about his career ambitions and expressed his desire to win another World Cup. The 2027 ODI World…
Rohit Sharma’s bat has remained quiet in IPL 2025. After playing in the T20 World Cup final last year, this is his first T20 tournament, but he has struggled to score runs. In the 18th season of IPL, Rohit has played three innings so far and has managed to score only 21 runs in total. He has now broken a 15-year-old unwanted record for the lowest aggregate score after the first three innings of an IPL season. Played as an Impact Substitute Rohit’s form has been so concerning that on Monday, against Kolkata Knight Riders, he was brought in as…
The 13th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will be played between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Punjab Kings (PBKS). This match, hosted at the Bharat Ratna Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, will be the first home game for LSG under the captaincy of Rishabh Pant. The team will be eager to start with a win. The pitch at Ekana Stadium faced a lot of criticism in the previous IPL season, as runs were very hard to come by. During the 2023 World Cup, the pitches were revamped. However, in five matches, only one team…