photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comInteresting photogallery from Malayalam Samayam en-us2015 Times Internet Limited.http://syndication.indiatimes.com/http://images.photogallery.indiatimes.com/photo.cms?msid=48053890http://photogallery.malayalam.samayam.comMon, 30 Jun 2025 04:09:14 +0530http://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64444951.cmsKings XI Punjab opener KL Rahul was full of praises for their mentor Virender Sehwag, stating that the former India star gave every player freedom to express themselves which helped to improve their game. Led by star spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, Punjab kicked-off the 2018 season on a decent note, winning five of their first six games but faltered in the business end of the league. "I did go up to Sehwag and spoke to him at different times. He kept his game very simple and that's his advice to all the players to go out, trust your gut feeling and enjoy the game with a smile on our face. That's the kind of freedom he has given to everybody, not just me, be it batsmen or bowlers," Rahul said.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 11:14:37 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64350236.cmsDuring the match between Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Shane Watson smashed the highest-ever score in an IPL final to win the trophy for CSK. Watson pulverized the Sunrisers bowlers during his breathtaking, unbeaten 117 (57b, 11x4, 8x6) to turn the summit clash into a ridiculously one-sided affair at the Wankhede Stadium on the night of May 27, 2018. The Aussie’s blazing century, his second of the tournament, completed a fairytale return to the IPL for CSK, who clinched their third title after being banned for two years.Mon, 28 May 2018 11:08:03 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64256265.cmsDefending champions Mumbai Indians were knocked out of the Indian Premier League by Delhi Daredevils after the trio of Sandeep Lamichhane, Amit Mishra and Harshal Patel starred with three wickets a piece for an 11-run win in their last league match on May 20, 2018. With a target of 175, Mumbai Indians crumbled against quality leg-spin bowling by Sandeep (3/36), Amit Mishra (3/19) and medium pace of Patel (3/28). The visitors lost three wickets Evin Lewis (48), Kieron Pollard (7) and Krunal Pandya (4) in five balls at the Feroz Shah Kotla. Hardik Pandya (27) and skipper Rohit Sharma (13) added 43 runs before they were sent back as Mumbai slipped to 122 for seven in 14.5 overs. Ben Cutting tried his hand with a 19-ball 37 before MI were dismissed for 163 in 19.3 overs.Mon, 21 May 2018 14:11:04 +0530BCCLhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64242324.cmsSun, 20 May 2018 10:01:21 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64216421.cmsFri, 18 May 2018 10:27:47 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64205107.cmsDefending champions Mumbai Indians defeated Kings XI Punjab by three runs and kept themselves in the tournament at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on May 16, 2018. Mumbai jumped to fourth in the Indian Premier League standings after registering their sixth win in 13 games. KL Rahul's 94 went in vain as Kings XI fell short of their 187-run target. This was their seventh defeat of the season as they dropped down to sixth in the points table. Jasprit Bumrah (3/15) produced a spirited performance to stop Kings XI at 183/5 in 20 overs.Thu, 17 May 2018 14:45:42 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64187285.cmsKuldeep Yadav, the left arm spinner was a hero with his four-wicket spell as he guided Kolkata Knight Riders to a comfortable six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match on May 15, 2018. He destroyed Rajasthan Royals batsmen with his wrist spin as the Rajasthan Royals were bowled out for 142 from 19 overs after being sent into bat. KKR chased down the small target with two overs to spare with Chris Lynn top-scoring with a 42-ball 45 while skipper Dinesh Karthik remaining not out on 41 off 31 deliveries. Karthik took his side home with a six as KKR reached 145 for 4 in 18 overs.Wed, 16 May 2018 12:53:57 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64173501.cmsTue, 15 May 2018 14:19:47 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64154805.cmsMon, 14 May 2018 10:21:01 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64145353.cmsSun, 13 May 2018 12:29:23 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64123755.cmsSunrisers Hyderabad are the first team to have clinched a sport in the Indian Premier League playoffs as they defeated Delhi Daredevils by nine wickets. Kane Williamson and Shikhar Dhawan played crucial roles in their team's win after Rishabh Pant's blistering knock propelled Delhi to 187/5 in 20 overs. At one stage Delhi Daredevils were struggling at 98/4, but then it was Rishabh Pant to the rescue. Displaying a range of shots, Pant was at his attacking best against some of the best bowlers in the tournament. He scored his first 50 runs in 36 balls but the next 50 came in just 20 deliveries. This was his first IPL century. Sunrisers had a tough task to chase down 188 in 20 overs but Shikhar Dhawan also stepped up for his team and won the match.Fri, 11 May 2018 16:07:21 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64109223.cmsThu, 10 May 2018 15:43:25 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64097414.cmsRajasthan Royals got a crucial win over Kings XI Punjab and qualified for the IPL playoffs. Punjab, who were asked to chase a gettable 159, lost wickets at regular intervals to finish at 143 for 7 to lose the game by 15 runs.In-form batsman KL Rahul waged a lone furrow for the visitors with a valiant and unbeaten 95 (70 balls, 11x4, 2x6). Marcus Stoinis was the only other Punjab batsman to reach doule fugures as the bowling attacks started from the Royals. It was Andrew Tye, bowling the fourth over of the innings, who changed things for Punjab as Rahane came down the track only to sky one to Akshdeep Nath at covers. K Gowtham came in next for Royals as a surprise weapon but could not last long. Sanju Samson and Buttler tried to rebuild the innings as the Punjab bowlers bowled a tight line and dismantled the offence of Kings XI.Wed, 09 May 2018 18:49:33 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64077985.cmsTue, 08 May 2018 14:58:05 +0530PTIhttp://photogallery.indiatimes.com/articleshow/64062021.cmsMon, 07 May 2018 14:00:07 +0530BCCL