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The Kolkata Knight Riders are set to face Chennai Super Kings in Match 57 of IPL 2025 today at Eden Gardens. The match is expected to be a crucial encounter for both teams as they aim to secure a spot in the playoffs.

In a rain-affected thriller, Gujarat Titans edged out Mumbai Indians by 3 wickets. Chasing 158, GT needed 15 runs from the final over, which they achieved with a ball to spare. The match featured a dramatic no-ball and a run-out fumble that tilted the scales in GT’s favor.
This victory propelled Gujarat to the top of the IPL standings and ended Mumbai’s six-match winning streak.

Afghanistan Test captain Hashmatullah Shahidi scored a remarkable 205 runs in the Ahmad Shah Abdali 4-day Tournament, marking his third first-class double century. This feat highlights his resilience amid a top-order collapse.

Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) tours of Ireland and England. The squad aims to build momentum ahead of the 2025 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup.

Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir analyzed India’s narrow loss in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, attributing it to a lack of bowling depth. He emphasized that a stronger bowling lineup could have secured a historic series win against Australia.

In light of the recent Pahalgam terror attack, Gambhir expressed strong views on resuming cricket matches between India and Pakistan. He suggested that until such attacks cease, there should be no bilateral cricketing engagements between the two nations