Rohit Sankar

3 weeks ago | cricxtasy.com | Rohit Sankar

Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel tried to trap Virat Kohli with a premeditated ploy, but the RCB batter read it perfectly. It was the 14th over of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s innings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, and Rajasthan Royals were looking for a breakthrough. Virat Kohli, batting on after his fifty, was cruising, and RCB already had a strong base thanks to Kohli’s stand with Devdutt Padikkal. That’s when Riyan Parag returned to the attack, seemingly with a plan in place.

3 weeks ago | cricxtasy.com | Rohit Sankar

Gujarat Titans’ precise planning and execution in the powerplay shut down Kolkata Knight Riders’ top-order intent and set up a statement win at Eden Gardens. Put into bat first on a two-paced surface, Gujarat Titans posted a competitive 198/3. With dew looming as a late-innings threat, the onus was on GT to seize control early with the ball — especially against a side that had averaged over nine runs per over in the powerplay this season. The key was Ajinkya Rahane.

4 weeks ago | cricxtasy.com | Rohit Sankar

DC’s failure to utilise their Impact Player better left them short of both batting and bowling options — and Gujarat Titans capitalised in a clinical chase. Delhi Capitals’ loss to Gujarat Titans in their IPL 2025 clash came down to one tactical mistake — a misjudged use of the Impact Player — which left them short of both batting insurance and bowling resources at crucial junctures of the game. DC dropped Jake Fraser-McGurk due to a poor run of form, going in with only six proper batters.

1 month ago | cricxtasy.com | Rohit Sankar

The IPL 2025 has sparked growing frustration among teams over their home pitch conditions, with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) now joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in voicing disappointment after defeats at home. LSG mentor Zaheer Khan expressed visible dissatisfaction after their eight-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Lucknow.

1 month ago | cricxtasy.com | Rohit Sankar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got their IPL 2025 campaign off to a strong start with a convincing win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. This was not just a win on paper, but a performance that showed signs of a more balanced, well-prepared side. RCB ticked multiple boxes in all departments — from pace control and spin discipline to top-order aggression and sharp bowling changes that worked well.