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Match Overview: In Match 27 of the ongoing IPL 2025, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will play Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Saturday, April 12. Interestingly, both teams' season-long fortunes have been very different. One of the favorites to win the table, SRH, hasn't had a memorable season thus far. They've dropped their last four games after thrashing 286 in their season opener. They have scored 163, 120, and 152 in their last three games, demonstrating the failure of their too aggressive batting approach. Ishan Kishan hasn't been playing at his best, and Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma have had trouble getting out to a strong start. The team has the highest bowling average (41.47) and the worst economy (10.73) in the league, which hasn't helped either. In addition, the absence of a good spinner still plagues them, and captain Pat Cummins has been costly with the ball. After defeating CSK by a commanding 18 runs, PBKS will enter this match in fourth place with three victories from their last four games. Every game, a new match-winner steps up, and their batting unit is thriving. Although prominent players like Glenn Maxwell and Marcus Stoinis haven't made significant contributions, Punjab has been a talented team. SRH vs PBKS Match Details: Match: IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Punjab Kings, Match 27 Date & Time: Saturday, April 12, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad Live Streaming: JioHotstar Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium Pitch Report: This season, Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium has mainly been a batting haven. However, in their last three games, SRH's scores have decreased. It is one of the IPL's highest-scoring grounds, with an average first-inning score of 213 over the last ten games. Sixty percent of the games have been won by teams that bat first. Even if the most recent game was low-scoring, this is probably an outlier. It is expected that the w

Sophie Devine, a mainstay of New Zealand will be leaving the ODI format after this year's World Cup. She will therefore choose to sign a casual playing contract for the 2025-2026 season, New Zealand Cricket said on Tuesday, June 17. In both ODIs and T20Is, the 35-year-old has enjoyed a stellar career for New Zealand. Over the course of her 152 appearances for the national team the second most after Suzie Bates. She has risen from her initial position as a №11 in 50-over cricket to become one of the most crucial hitters in the team. She has hit 16 fifties and eight hundred, second only to Bates. In addition to his fourth-highest 3990 runs. Devine has taken 107 wickets. Which is second only to Lea Tahuhu. In 2020, the all-round player was named New Zealand's permanent captain last year. They won the T20 World Cup under her direction. In the last two tournaments. They have not advanced past the group stages in the ODI format. Sophie Devine Devine stated, "It feels like the right time for me to start stepping away," in reference to her choice. "I consider myself extremely lucky to have had NZC's help in resolving the issue. So that I can continue to support the White Ferns. Before I leave, I want everyone to know that I'm committed and focused on giving this group my all. I'm eager to contribute over the next six to nine months. Am quite pleased about the direction this young group is taking." According to Liz Green, the Head of Women's High Performance at NZC. Devine's choice to sign a casual deal will allow another athlete to sign a full contract. As the 17-member core contracts list will be revealed tomorrow. Green stated that Sophie has served the White Ferns for almost 20 years, and NZC is completely in support of her efforts to find greater balance at this point in her career. We are happy that we were able to come to a deal that allows her to continue playing for the White Ferns on an as-needed basis while providing room for another player to sign a ful

In a new step for developing leadership. Experienced fast bowler Shardul Thakur has been named captain of the West Zone team for the 2025 Duleep Trophy, Which starts on August 28. This decision was made by the zonal selectors on Thursday. It sets the stage for a tough and exciting tournament that kicks off the 2025-26 domestic season in India. Fans often call Thakur "Lord Shardul" because he performs well in tough situations. He has played in all formats for India and his leadership will bring a mix of calm and energy to the West Zone squad. West Zone has a mix of young talent and experienced players. Some key names in the squad are: Yashasvi Jaiswal - The left-handed batter is known for his exciting style and is making a name for himself. Shreyas Iyer - He's back after an injury and wants to prove himself for a place in the national team. Sarfaraz Khan - A top run-scorer in domestic cricket, he adds strength in the middle order. Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shams Mulani, and Tushar Deshpande also make up a solid group. Notably, older players like Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara were left out. This might be a sign that the team is focusing more on younger players. As both have had trouble staying in the national setup. Shardul Thakur's captaincy is real and meaningful. He is known for his hard work and fight on the field. His strong performances in Tests. Especially in Australia and England, have made him a trusted player. In domestic cricket, his bold approach and smart thinking have worked well. His leadership will help players like Ashwin Kotian, Dharmendra Jadeja, and Shaunak Nagwaswala as they try to move up in the ranks. The Duleep Trophy is now more than just a local competition. It's a key event for players aiming to play red-ball cricket for India. Strong showings here often lead to selection in India A or even the senior team. The zonal format, which returned last season. Gives players a chance to play high-level cricket and represent