The Mumbai Indians completed a dominant season double over Sunrisers Hyderabad, cruising to a comfortable win, highlighting their resurgence at a crucial point in the tournament. After being asked to bat first, SRH faltered badly, losing five wickets for just 35 runs due to a series of rash shots.

 A gritty rescue act from Heinrich Klaasen and Abhinav Manohar helped them recover to 143, but it would never be enough on a decent batting pitch. Mumbai's response was clinical—despite losing Rickelton early, Rohit Sharma, fresh off a return to form in the last game, followed it up with a classy 70.

 He was supported first by Will Jacks and later by Suryakumar Yadav, as MI chased the target with more than four overs to spare. The win propels them to third place on the points table, and with Bumrah back in the lineup and Rohit firing, MI are looking like strong contenders for a top-two finish. Meanwhile, the season continues to go from bad to worse for SRH, who now face an uphill battle to stay in playoff contention.

Continue the story here:Clinical MI swat aside SRH to storm into top-four

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Athapaththu to Lead as Sri Lanka Calls Up Three Uncapped Players

Sri Lanka has announced a refreshed 17-member squad for the upcoming ODI tri-series against India and South Africa, set to begin on April 27 in Colombo. Leading the side is Chamari Athapaththu, and among the fresh faces are three uncapped players: Malki Madara, Dewmi Vihanga, and Piumi Badalge. The trio headlines six changes from the squad that toured New Zealand earlier this year, as the team looks to strike the right balance of youth and experience.

The experienced Inoka Ranaweera returns to bolster the bowling attack, alongside comebacks for Hasini Perera and Hansima Karunaratne. Making way are Imesha Dulani, Sachini Nisansala, Kaushini Nuthyangana, Chethana Vimukthi, and the injured Udeshika Prabodhani. Of the newcomers, 24-year-old spinner Madara has already shown promise—she picked up a match-winning three-wicket haul in her T20I debut against New Zealand last month. Another exciting prospect is 17-year-old batter Manudi Nanayakkara, who made a quickfire 35 in her only outing on that tour and is one to watch. Meanwhile, 29-year-old Panadura CC captain Piumi Badalge earns her maiden call-up and will be hoping to make her mark if given the chance.

Sri Lanka will kick off their campaign against India in Colombo, as they look to test fresh talent against two of the toughest sides in women's cricket.

Sri Lanka squad for women's ODI tri-series

Chamari Athapaththu (capt), Harshitha Samarawickrama, Vishmi Gunaratne, Nilakshika Silva, Kavisha Dilhari, Anushka Sanjeewani (wk), Manudi Nanayakkara, Hasini Perera, Achini Kulasuriya, Piumi Badalge, Dewmi Vihanga, Hansima Karunaratne, Malki Madara, Inoshi Priyadarshini, Sugandika Kumari, Rashmika Sewwandi, Inoka Ranaweera

Domestic cricket + T20 leagues

• Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians

  SRH 143/8 (20)

  MI 146/3 (15.4)

  Mumbai Indians won by 7 wkts

Wednesday History:

2003: Sehwag’s Maiden ODI Century Lights Up Bloemfontein

On this day back in 2003, a fearless young opener named Virender Sehwag announced himself on the ODI stage with his maiden century—and what a knock it was. Batting against New Zealand in Bloemfontein, Sehwag played with the kind of freedom that would soon become his trademark. He raced to 126 off just 104 balls, peppering the field with 14 boundaries and 3 massive sixes.

Opening the innings alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Sehwag didn’t just build a partnership—he made a statement. That innings, full of audacity and clean hitting, was more than just runs on the board; it was the first real glimpse of the game-changing player he was destined to become.

India may not have won that day, but Sehwag’s knock was unforgettable. It was the spark that lit the fuse on a career full of breathtaking moments—and it all started on an April day, 21 years ago.

On This Day

It was one of those innings that felt like it came out of nowhere—but once it arrived, there was no stopping it. On this day, in a fourth Test in Barbados, Gordon Greenidge walked out with the weight of poor form on his shoulders—just one fifty in his last 24 innings. The match itself had been a low-scoring scrap, with 20 wickets falling for only 283 runs up to that point.

Then came the storm.

Greenidge unleashed a ferocious 226, a brutal, bewildering display of power and precision that left Australia shell-shocked. It was his fourth Test double-century, and perhaps the most dramatic of them all. He dragged West Indies from the trenches to a towering 536 for 9 declared, flipping the match—and the series—on its head.

Australia, dreaming of toppling the mighty Windies to become the world’s best, were instead thrashed by 343 runs. With just one match to go, their hopes lay in ruins—dismantled by the bat of a legend who rolled back the years when it mattered most.

Coming tomorrow

Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rajat Patidar’s smile said it all—another toss lost at the Chinnaswamy, and another match out of RCB’s control before it even began. Their home ground, once a batter’s paradise, has turned tricky and unpredictable this season, demanding patience over power. RCB, forced to bat first repeatedly, have struggled to judge par scores, and their top order has paid the price.

Virat Kohli, often the aggressor, has quietly adapted—anchoring the innings to give his team stability. “Holding one end up is working for us,” he said in Mullanpur, where RCB maintained their flawless away run.

Now, they return to face a rattled Rajasthan Royals, who’ve lost four on the bounce. While RCB need calm heads, the Royals might benefit from fearless cricket—like the kind shown by 14-year-old debutant Vaibhav Suryavanshi last game.

As the Chinnaswamy pitch continues to surprise, both sides must adapt—or risk being swept away.

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