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India's cricket team faced a crushing 10-wicket defeat against Australia in the Adelaide Pink-Ball Test, spotlighting significant flaws. Key issues included batting failures, ineffective bowling strategies, questionable team selection, and the outstanding performance of Australia's pace bowlers.

Virat Kohli becomes the first Indian cricketer to score 100 fifties in T20 cricket, achieving this during the IPL 2025 match between RCB and Rajasthan Royals. In a standout performance, Kohli scored an unbeaten 62 runs, helping his team secure a convincing nine-wicket victory. This milestone ties him with David Warner's IPL record, marking Kohli's enduring influence in T20 cricket.

Australian cricket stars, including Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, and Josh Hazlewood, return for the IPL 2025 season after injury recoveries, while Mitchell Marsh plays as a batter only. Cummins captains Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Starc boosts Delhi Capitals. Fitness remains essential ahead of critical fixtures like the WTC final.

Jasprit Bumrah, now fit after a back injury, is set to rejoin Mumbai Indians for their IPL 2025 match against RCB. After months of rehab, his return is crucial for MI's underwhelming campaign. His careful recovery plan includes preparations for India's England Test series. Meanwhile, RCB's Tim David admits facing Bumrah is challenging, and Rohit Sharma’s participation remains uncertain.

Jasprit Bumrah's return to the cricket field has been pushed back due to a lower back injury, with efforts focused on preparing him for India's crucial England Test series in June. Bumrah is slowly regaining his form at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence, but his absence has impacted Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025. Akash Deep is also dealing with similar injury woes, with both players being carefully monitored to prevent long-term setbacks.

Rajasthan Royals clinched a convincing 50-run win over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2025 encounter. Yashasvi Jaiswal's commanding 67 anchored Rajasthan's innings, while Jofra Archer's impressive bowling restricted Punjab Kings to 155/9. Despite a valiant 62 by Nehal Wadhera, PBKS could not overcome the target, moving RR up to 7th in the standings.

As the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) square off against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the notorious spin-favoring MA Chidambaram Stadium, both teams seek their second win in IPL 2025. CSK boasts a superior home record and a formidable spin attack, while RCB relies on a powerful batting lineup led by Virat Kohli. With key players like Ruturaj Gaikwad and Noor Ahmad for CSK and Josh Hazlewood for RCB, the match promises a thrilling contest as spin and strategy take center stage.

In a crushing semi-final defeat at the Champions Trophy 2025, South Africa's cricket team fell to New Zealand by 50 runs. Despite David Miller's record-setting century, the Proteas failed to chase 363, hampered by lack of support in middle overs. Highlights included New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra and Kane Williamson scoring centuries. This marks South Africa's ninth ICC semi-final loss, with the final set between New Zealand and India.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their playoff spot with a thrilling 27-run victory over Chennai Super Kings, thanks to Yash Dayal's decisive last-over performance. RCB's innings was powered by key contributions from Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli, as they posted a strong total despite a rain delay. CSK came close with Dhoni and Jadeja's efforts but ultimately fell short.

Rajasthan Royals knocked out Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a thrilling IPL 2024 Eliminator by winning with 4 wickets in hand. RR chased down the 173 runs target with standout performances from Jaiswal, Parag, and Hetmyer, advancing them to the next Qualifier against Sunrisers Hyderabad.