The SBS Cricket Podcast team unpack a spectacular IPL weekend marked by record scores and a tense tie between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. Locked at 155 each, the match went to a super over where KKR held their nerve. The panel breaks down Mohsin Khan’s five for 23 spell and the tactical thinking of captain Ajinkya Rahane in the decisive moments.
It was a super weekend for IPL fans with so many records being broken
Discussion then turns to IPL controversies, including a debated dismissal for obstructing the field and broader questions about whether modern T20 pitches are tilted too heavily in favour of batters. The hosts reflect on how soaring totals are reshaping tactics, bowling approaches, and the overall balance of the format.
Professional athletes must be aware and responsible for what they consume
Beyond India, the episode examines a doping case in the PSL involving Mohammad Nawaz and what it means for player responsibility and league integrity. The podcast also checks in on the women’s international series between South Africa women's national cricket team and India women's national cricket team, plus T20 action between Bangladesh national cricket team and New Zealand national cricket team, painting a picture of a busy and evolving global cricket landscape.
