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Nitish Rana once again showcased his explosive batting in the IPL, delivering a breathtaking 81 off just 36 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 30, 2025. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter played a match-defining innings at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, dismantling the CSK bowling attack with a flurry of boundaries and sixes. Rana’s Dominant Performance Against CSK Batting at No. 3 after Yashasvi Jaiswal’s early dismissal, Nitish Rana wasted no time settling in . He took on the CSK bowlers aggressively, smashing 7 fours and 4 sixes in his innings . His fifty came off just 21 balls, making it one of the fastest half-centuries in IPL 2025. This innings reaffirmed his reputation as one of the most destructive middle-order batters in T20 cricket. Key Highlights of Rana’s Innings : Explosive 81 off 36 balls – A high-impact innings that set the tone for RR’s total. Fastest fifty in IPL 2025 (at the time ) – Reached his ha...

The much-anticipated Tata IPL 2025 kicked off with an electrifying encounter at Eden Gardens, Kolkata , where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) registered a commanding seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on March 22. The match witnessed a blend of explosive batting, strategic bowling, and crucial tactical errors that shaped the outcome. .        Krunal Pandya (Player of Match ) --- KKR's Struggles: Batting Falters Despite a Strong Start Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) , led by Ajinkya Rahane , won the toss and opted to bat first. The innings began on a promising note, with Rahane smashing a 31-ball 56 and Sunil Narine contributing 44 runs . However, despite their aggressive start, KKR failed to capitalize in the middle and death overs, managing only 174/8 in 20 overs. .                Key Batting Highlights : Ajinkya Rahane – 56 (31) Sunil Narine – 44 (28) Quinton de...