A stunning display of powerful batting from Angelo Matthews and Owais Shah guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a comprehensive 11-run win over defending champions Deccan Chargers in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Friday. Chasing 162, Deccan Chargers could made 150 for seven in 20 overs after skipper Adam Gilchrist scored 54 [...]

The Indian Premier League (IPL) came alive at home with a gala opening ceremony, starred by some top entertainers like Lionel Richie, Ali Campbell of UB40’s and Bjorn Again and Bollywood diva Deepika Padukone. The cricketing quotient aside, fans were treated to an eye-catching array of global artists and entertainers. The opening ceremony was a breathtaking [...]

News broadcasters Friday ended their boycott of the third edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) after an agreement with the cash-rich Indian league authorities. “The news broadcasters end boycott of IPL coverage. Let the show begin,” editor-in-chief of IBN network Rajdeep Sardesai said on his Twitter account. The development came hours before the IPL was scheduled [...]

Date Match Details Time Venue GMT IST Ground City Mar 12 – Fri Deccan Chargers v Kolkata Knight Riders, 1st match 14:30 20:00 Brabourne Stadium Mumbai Mar 13 – Sat Mumbai Indians v Rajasthan Royals, 2nd match 09:30 15:00 Brabourne Stadium Mumbai Mar 13 – Sat Kings XI Punjab v Delhi Daredevils, 3rd match 14:30 20:00 Punjab Cricket Association Stadium Chandigarh Mar 14 – Sun Kolkata Knight Riders v Bangalore Royal Challengers, 4th match 10:30 16:00 Eden Gardens Kolkata Mar 14 – Sun Chennai Super Kings [...]