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<p>On an evening where SRH broke the record for the highest powerplay score with 125 runs in six overs, the hosts were left helpless and&nbsp;were narrowed&nbsp;to their fifth defeat of the season.</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: SRH beat hapless DC by 68 runs</strong></p>

<p>SRH&nbsp;produced another batting masterclass&nbsp;as they beat&nbsp;hosts Delhi Capitals by 68 runs.&nbsp;</p>

<h2 ng-bind="match.miniscore.bowling.short_name + ' ' + match.miniscore.bowling.score" ng-show="match.miniscore.bowling.score">SRH 266/7 (20)</h2>

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<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 67 runs</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Hapless DC on brink of defeat</strong></p>

<p>It is all but over for DC despite Rishabh Pant's presence in the middle of the park as they steer to their fifth defeat of the season.&nbsp;</p>

<p ng-bind="match.miniscore.batting.short_name + ' ' + match.miniscore.batting.score"><strong>DC 189/6 (17.1)</strong></p>

<p>CRR:&nbsp;11.01&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;27.53</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals need 78 runs in 17 balls</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: DC cross 150, Pant remains sole hope</strong></p>

<p>It will be a tough task for DC to win as Rishabh Pant remains their sole hope of victory after Tristian Stubbs' wicket.&nbsp;</p>

<p ng-bind="match.miniscore.batting.short_name + ' ' + match.miniscore.batting.score"><strong>DC 159/5 (13.5)</strong></p>

<p>CRR:&nbsp;11.49&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;17.51</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals need 108 runs in 37 balls</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Pant-Stubbs keep DC in contest</strong></p>

<p>Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs have kept DC in the contest, but will need to change the gears to win the match.</p>

<p><strong>DC 143/4 (11)</strong></p>

<p>CRR:&nbsp;13&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;13.78</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals need 124 runs in 54 balls</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Fraser-McGurk falls after 65-run knock, 100 up for DC</strong></p>

<p>A valiant but important knock from Fraser-McGurk has kept DC in the contest before he departed for 65.</p>

<p ng-bind="match.miniscore.batting.short_name + ' ' + match.miniscore.batting.score"><strong>DC 123/3 (7.3)</strong></p>

<p>CRR:&nbsp;16.4&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;11.52</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals need 144 runs in 75 balls</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: 50 up for DC despite early setbacks</strong></p>

<p>Despite two early wickets, 50 is up for the hosts as they look to get back into the contest with a big partnership.</p>

<p ng-bind="match.miniscore.batting.short_name + ' ' + match.miniscore.batting.score"><strong>DC 61/2 (3.4)</strong></p>

<p>CRR:&nbsp;16.64&nbsp;&nbsp;REQ:&nbsp;12.61</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals need 206 runs</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: David Warner is the latest to depart</strong></p>

<p>With runs needed on the board, SRH have jolted DC with the wicket of David Warner.</p>

<p><strong>Last Wkt:</strong>&nbsp;David Warner c Cummins b Bhuvneshwar 1(3) - 25/2 in 1.6 ov.</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Delhi suffer early setback with bat</strong></p>

<p>Delhi have suffered early setback in their chase of 267.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Last Wkt:</strong>&nbsp;Prithvi Shaw c Abdul Samad b Washington Sundar 16(5) - 16/1 in 0.5 ov.</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: SRH post 267 target for DC</strong></p>

<p>Another mighty batting performance set up by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head and finished well by Shahbaz Ahmed who also hit his first 50 of his IPL career.&nbsp;Big task for DC here.</p>

<p>SRH: 266/7 in 20 overs&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: 200 up for SRH</strong></p>

<p>A bit of a halt in run rate but a procession nonetheless. Reddy and Shabaz are going strong with five more overs left</p>

<p><strong>SRH: 205/4 in 15 overs</strong></p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: A bit of turnaround</strong></p>

<p>Delhi Capitals spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have pegged SRH a bit with with four wickets in four overs after the powerplay but visitors still in strong situation.</p>

<p><strong>SRH: 158/4 in 10 overs</strong></p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Head, Abhishek bury DC in powerplay</strong></p>

<p>Both openers, Abhishek and Head, have buried Delhi down already within the powerplay.</p>

<p><strong>SRH: 125/0 in 6 overs</strong></p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Head on fire</strong></p>

<p>Travis Head isn't stopping! He started from where he left in the last match as him and SRH crossed 50 in first three overs.</p>

<p><strong>SRH: 62/0 in 3 overs</strong></p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: </strong>Toss Update</p>

<p>Delhi Capitals have won the toss and Rishabh Pant has decided to bowl first against SunRisers Hyderabad.</p>

<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: First Match of Season in Delhi</strong></p>

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<p><strong>IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Match Preview</strong></p>

<p>While this marks the homecoming for DC Captain Rishabh Pant following his horrific car accident in December 2022, the hosts are aware of the daunting SRH side that not once but twice broke the record of the highest team total in IPL history.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-match-35-delhi-capitals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-match-preview-and-result-prediction-713240">Read More</a></p>


On an evening where SRH broke the record for the highest powerplay score with 125 runs in six overs, the hosts were left helpless and were narrowed to their fifth defeat of the season.

On an evening where SRH broke the record for the highest powerplay score with 125 runs in six overs, the hosts were left helpless and were narrowed to their fifth defeat of the season. IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: SRH beat hapless DC by 68 runs SRH produced another batting masterclass as they beat hosts Delhi Capitals by 68 runs. SRH 266/7 (20) DC 199 (19.1) Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 67 runs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Hapless DC on brink of defeat It is all but over for DC despite Rishabh Pant's presence in the middle of the park as they steer to their fifth defeat of the season. DC 189/6 (17.1) CRR: 11.01 REQ: 27.53 Delhi Capitals need 78 runs in 17 balls IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: DC cross 150, Pant remains sole hope It will be a tough task for DC to win as Rishabh Pant remains their sole hope of victory after Tristian Stubbs' wicket. DC 159/5 (13.5) CRR: 11.49 REQ: 17.51 Delhi Capitals need 108 runs in 37 balls IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Pant-Stubbs keep DC in contest Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs have kept DC in the contest, but will need to change the gears to win the match. DC 143/4 (11) CRR: 13 REQ: 13.78 Delhi Capitals need 124 runs in 54 balls IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Fraser-McGurk falls after 65-run knock, 100 up for DC A valiant but important knock from Fraser-McGurk has kept DC in the contest before he departed for 65. DC 123/3 (7.3) CRR: 16.4 REQ: 11.52 Delhi Capitals need 144 runs in 75 balls IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: 50 up for DC despite early setbacks Despite two early wickets, 50 is up for the hosts as they look to get back into the contest with a big partnership. DC 61/2 (3.4) CRR: 16.64 REQ: 12.61 Delhi Capitals need 206 runs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: David Warner is the latest to depart With runs needed on the board, SRH have jolted DC with the wicket of David Warner. Last Wkt: David Warner c Cummins b Bhuvneshwar 1(3) - 25/2 in 1.6 ov. IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Delhi suffer early setback with bat Delhi have suffered early setback in their chase of 267. Last Wkt: Prithvi Shaw c Abdul Samad b Washington Sundar 16(5) - 16/1 in 0.5 ov. IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: SRH post 267 target for DC Another mighty batting performance set up by Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head and finished well by Shahbaz Ahmed who also hit his first 50 of his IPL career. Big task for DC here. SRH: 266/7 in 20 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: 200 up for SRH A bit of a halt in run rate but a procession nonetheless. Reddy and Shabaz are going strong with five more overs left SRH: 205/4 in 15 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: A bit of turnaround Delhi Capitals spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have pegged SRH a bit with with four wickets in four overs after the powerplay but visitors still in strong situation. SRH: 158/4 in 10 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Head, Abhishek bury DC in powerplay Both openers, Abhishek and Head, have buried Delhi down already within the powerplay. SRH: 125/0 in 6 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Head on fire Travis Head isn't stopping! He started from where he left in the last match as him and SRH crossed 50 in first three overs. SRH: 62/0 in 3 overs IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Toss Update Delhi Capitals have won the toss and Rishabh Pant has decided to bowl first against SunRisers Hyderabad. IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: First Match of Season in Delhi The Arun Jaitley Stadium gears up to host its first match of #TATAIPL 2024 🏟️ It's the Delhi Capitals 💙 who lock horns with the Sunrisers Hyderabad 🧡 Who are you backing? 🤔 #DCvSRH pic.twitter.com/QAqPSMbGhZ — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 20, 2024 × IPL 2024, DC vs SRH Live Today: Match Preview While this marks the homecoming for DC Captain Rishabh Pant following his horrific car accident in December 2022, the hosts are aware of the daunting SRH side that not once but twice broke the record of the highest team total in IPL history. Read More

DC vs SRH, IPL 2024, Highlights: SRH beat hapless DC by 68 runs

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter MS Dhoni has become the first player to score 500 or more runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the age of 40. Dhoni reached the milestone during the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 19. MSD played an unbeaten innings of 9-ball 28 to create the record.</p>

<p>The 42-year-old, who will turn 43 in July, has played 46 matches after age of 40 and has batted in 37 innings during those matches. He now has exact 500 runs to his name after 40, at an average of 33 and a strike rate of 140. His highest score during the period is 50 not out to go with his 39 fours and 30 sixes as well.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-bcci-fines-ruturaj-gaikwad-and-kl-rahul-12-million-each-for-this-reason-713330">BCCI fines Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul INR 1.2 million each for THIS reason</a></p>

<p>Before Dhoni, Chris Gayle held the record of most runs in IPL after turning 40. Gayle had 481 runs to his name in 17 matches he played after crossing 40. India coach Rahul Dravid is third on the list with 471 runs in 18 matches while Adam Gilchrist scored 466 runs in 20 matches. Former MI batter Sachin Tendulkar completes the top-five with 164 runs in eight games.</p>

<p>In the ongoing IPL, Dhoni comes down the order at number 7 and gets no more than 10 balls to play. The veteran, however, has thrilled the crowd whenever he bats with his belligerent stroke play. His cameo of 5-ball 20 not out against Mumbai Indian proved to the margin of win for CSK.</p>

<p>As for match against LSG, Dhoni hit one of the biggest sixes of the season - 101 metres. In the ongoing season, Dhoni has scored 87 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 255 without being dismissed even once. He has also hit eight sixes and seven fours in just 34 balls he has faced with a highest score of 37 not out.</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter MS Dhoni has become the first player to score 500 or more runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the age of 40. Dhoni reached the milestone during the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 19.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter MS Dhoni has become the first player to score 500 or more runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after the age of 40. Dhoni reached the milestone during the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 19. MSD played an unbeaten innings of 9-ball 28 to create the record. The 42-year-old, who will turn 43 in July, has played 46 matches after age of 40 and has batted in 37 innings during those matches. He now has exact 500 runs to his name after 40, at an average of 33 and a strike rate of 140. His highest score during the period is 50 not out to go with his 39 fours and 30 sixes as well. Also Read: BCCI fines Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul INR 1.2 million each for THIS reason Before Dhoni, Chris Gayle held the record of most runs in IPL after turning 40. Gayle had 481 runs to his name in 17 matches he played after crossing 40. India coach Rahul Dravid is third on the list with 471 runs in 18 matches while Adam Gilchrist scored 466 runs in 20 matches. Former MI batter Sachin Tendulkar completes the top-five with 164 runs in eight games. In the ongoing IPL, Dhoni comes down the order at number 7 and gets no more than 10 balls to play. The veteran, however, has thrilled the crowd whenever he bats with his belligerent stroke play. His cameo of 5-ball 20 not out against Mumbai Indian proved to the margin of win for CSK. As for match against LSG, Dhoni hit one of the biggest sixes of the season - 101 metres. In the ongoing season, Dhoni has scored 87 runs in seven matches at a strike rate of 255 without being dismissed even once. He has also hit eight sixes and seven fours in just 34 balls he has faced with a highest score of 37 not out.

IPL 2024: MS Dhoni creates another record with 9-ball 28 against LSG

<p>Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul, skippers of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been fined by the Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The captains were reprimanded for maintaining a slow over rate during their sides' match on April 19.</p>

<p>With this being the first offence of both teams, they have been fined $15,000 (INR 12 lakh) each. The board released a statement regarding the same after the match. As for the match, LSG beat CSK by eight wickets on the back of Rahul's 53-ball 82.</p>

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<p>Chasing a target of 177, LSG were in cruise control since the beginning, thanks to their openers Quinton de Kock (53) and Rahul adding 134 runs in 15 overs for the first wicket.</p>

<p>CSK had a good start to the game after winning the toss but lost the track in the middle overs. CSK skipper Gaikwad acknowledged that his team couldn't capitalise in the middle overs while Rahul gave credit to pre-plan strategy and execution for the below par target.</p>

<p>"Obviously, there's a bit of time we spend on doing homework, [and] talking about tactics and strategies against the opposition. And yeah, that was one of our strategies: to use pace, use spin, and make sure that they don't get settled into playing one type of bowling. So [I] tried to mix it around.</p>

<p>"And I think credit goes to the bowlers: I can do all the changing, but if they don't execute, then all of us look stupid as a team. They executed really well. We work really hard at training, and it's good to see that the team is sticking to the plans," Rahul said.</p>

<p>For CSK, it was their third loss in seven games as they stay put at third place on the 10-team points table. LSG, on the other hand, also have same wins in same number of games but are currently fifth on the points table owing to lower net run rate.</p>


Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul, skippers of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been fined by the Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul, skippers of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have been fined by the Board on Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The captains were reprimanded for maintaining a slow over rate during their sides' match on April 19. With this being the first offence of both teams, they have been fined $15,000 (INR 12 lakh) each. The board released a statement regarding the same after the match. As for the match, LSG beat CSK by eight wickets on the back of Rahul's 53-ball 82. Also Read: 'There's a lack of...,' Ex-India batter explains reason behind removing Rohit Sharma as MI skipper Chasing a target of 177, LSG were in cruise control since the beginning, thanks to their openers Quinton de Kock (53) and Rahul adding 134 runs in 15 overs for the first wicket. CSK had a good start to the game after winning the toss but lost the track in the middle overs. CSK skipper Gaikwad acknowledged that his team couldn't capitalise in the middle overs while Rahul gave credit to pre-plan strategy and execution for the below par target. "Obviously, there's a bit of time we spend on doing homework, [and] talking about tactics and strategies against the opposition. And yeah, that was one of our strategies: to use pace, use spin, and make sure that they don't get settled into playing one type of bowling. So [I] tried to mix it around. "And I think credit goes to the bowlers: I can do all the changing, but if they don't execute, then all of us look stupid as a team. They executed really well. We work really hard at training, and it's good to see that the team is sticking to the plans," Rahul said. For CSK, it was their third loss in seven games as they stay put at third place on the 10-team points table. LSG, on the other hand, also have same wins in same number of games but are currently fifth on the points table owing to lower net run rate.

IPL 2024: BCCI fines Ruturaj Gaikwad and KL Rahul INR 1.2 million each for THIS reason

<p>Former India batter Robin Uthappa has said that Rohit Sharma's form for Mumbai Indians in the last three-four year could have been a reason that he was removed from captaincy. Notably, Hardik Pandya had replaced Rohit as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Uthappa made the observation while talking on the TRS podcast.</p>

<p>"In the last four years, statistically... I'm never gonna question the calibre and the gloriousness of Rohit Sharma the batter. But look at it from a franchise perspective. They won in 2020. They didn't win in the last three years. And the last three years, Rohit scored less than 300 runs (only once). So there's a lack of success as a batter, a lack of success as a captain. In just the IPL cause everywhere else, he has scored runs," Uthappa said.</p>

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<p>"Hardik Pandya is their discovery. They did it through their scouting methods. So they are essentially looking at a pure Mumbai Indians boy. When captaincy was given to Rohit Sharma it was taken from Ricky Ponting in the middle of the season. This is the same franchise. All the senior guys Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, and Ricky Ponting supported Rohit," Uthappa added.</p>

<p>Notably, Rohit has not been able to make an impact with the bat in the league since scoring 405 runs in 2019 season. The India skipper, who has more than 6,500 runs in 250 IPL games, has scored 1,313 runs at an average of 23.8 in 55 games from 2020-2023.</p>

<p>In the ongoing season, however, he's been in rich form, scoring 297 runs in seven matches he has played. He has scored these runs at an average of 49.5 and a strike rate of 164. Mumbai Indians although, aren't performing that well, winning just three games so far and losing four.</p>


Former India batter Robin Uthappa has said that Rohit Sharma's form for Mumbai Indians in the last three-four year could have been a reason that he was removed from captaincy.

Former India batter Robin Uthappa has said that Rohit Sharma's form for Mumbai Indians in the last three-four year could have been a reason that he was removed from captaincy. Notably, Hardik Pandya had replaced Rohit as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. Uthappa made the observation while talking on the TRS podcast. "In the last four years, statistically... I'm never gonna question the calibre and the gloriousness of Rohit Sharma the batter. But look at it from a franchise perspective. They won in 2020. They didn't win in the last three years. And the last three years, Rohit scored less than 300 runs (only once). So there's a lack of success as a batter, a lack of success as a captain. In just the IPL cause everywhere else, he has scored runs," Uthappa said. Also Read: IPL 2024: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals reason for loss against Lucknow Super Giants "Hardik Pandya is their discovery. They did it through their scouting methods. So they are essentially looking at a pure Mumbai Indians boy. When captaincy was given to Rohit Sharma it was taken from Ricky Ponting in the middle of the season. This is the same franchise. All the senior guys Sachin Tendulkar, Harbhajan Singh, and Ricky Ponting supported Rohit," Uthappa added. Notably, Rohit has not been able to make an impact with the bat in the league since scoring 405 runs in 2019 season. The India skipper, who has more than 6,500 runs in 250 IPL games, has scored 1,313 runs at an average of 23.8 in 55 games from 2020-2023. In the ongoing season, however, he's been in rich form, scoring 297 runs in seven matches he has played. He has scored these runs at an average of 49.5 and a strike rate of 164. Mumbai Indians although, aren't performing that well, winning just three games so far and losing four.

IPL 2024: 'There's a lack of...,' Ex-India batter explains reason behind removing Rohit Sharma as MI skipper

<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad rued a poor powerplay with both bat and ball after the loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 19. CSK, however, did manage to get some last-over impetus, thanks to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 9-ball 28 not out but their total of 176/6 in 20 overs did not prove&nbsp;enough.</p>

<p>"I know we finished off really well - couldn't have asked for more - but I think after the powerplay, we couldn't just kick off from the start we got until the 14th or 15th over," Gaikwad said after the match. "We kept losing wickets at regular intervals. I think [we were] 10-15 runs short."</p>

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<p>"Even on these kind of pitches - I felt it was a sluggish one to start off with, with dew coming later [and the pitch] getting better - I still feel 180-190 would have been a good score," he said.</p>

<p>Chasing the target, LSG didn't look perturbed at all as openers Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul added 134 runs in 15 overs. Gaikwad acknowledged that not taking wickets in the powerplay is also something they need to work upon.</p>

<p>"[That] is the one area where we would like to improve going forward. It really puts the opposition on the back foot if we get wickets in the powerplay - especially when we are about ten runs short - and definitely that is one area we need to work on," said the CSK skipper.</p>

<p>LSG eventually achieved the target in 19 overs with eight wickets in hand. Rahul top scored with 53-ball 82 while de Kock hit 43-ball 54. Nicholas Pooran also smashed his way to unbeaten 12-ball 23 and won the match for his team - their fourth win in seven games this season.</p>

<p>For CSK, it was their third loss in seven games as they stay put at third place on the 10-team points table, two above LSG, who are fifth.</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad rued a poor powerplay with both bat and ball after the loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 19.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad rued a poor powerplay with both bat and ball after the loss against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 19. CSK, however, did manage to get some last-over impetus, thanks to Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 9-ball 28 not out but their total of 176/6 in 20 overs did not prove enough. "I know we finished off really well - couldn't have asked for more - but I think after the powerplay, we couldn't just kick off from the start we got until the 14th or 15th over," Gaikwad said after the match. "We kept losing wickets at regular intervals. I think [we were] 10-15 runs short." Also Read: Fleming lauds MS Dhoni’s skill-set in pre-season as Mahi turns back clock against LSG "Even on these kind of pitches - I felt it was a sluggish one to start off with, with dew coming later [and the pitch] getting better - I still feel 180-190 would have been a good score," he said. Chasing the target, LSG didn't look perturbed at all as openers Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul added 134 runs in 15 overs. Gaikwad acknowledged that not taking wickets in the powerplay is also something they need to work upon. "[That] is the one area where we would like to improve going forward. It really puts the opposition on the back foot if we get wickets in the powerplay - especially when we are about ten runs short - and definitely that is one area we need to work on," said the CSK skipper. LSG eventually achieved the target in 19 overs with eight wickets in hand. Rahul top scored with 53-ball 82 while de Kock hit 43-ball 54. Nicholas Pooran also smashed his way to unbeaten 12-ball 23 and won the match for his team - their fourth win in seven games this season. For CSK, it was their third loss in seven games as they stay put at third place on the 10-team points table, two above LSG, who are fifth.

IPL 2024: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad reveals reason for loss against Lucknow Super Giants

<p>Delhi Capitals (DC) won their second match on the trot and third overall in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after thrashing Gujarat Titans (GT) by six&nbsp;wickets on April 17. With the win, DC, who were ninth on the points table before the match, now stand at sixth place. Chasing a target of 90, DC made small task of it and reached the winning mark in just ninth&nbsp;over.</p>

<p>DC opener Jake Fraser-McGurk was fiery in the start of the chase, scoring 20 off 10 before getting out on the last ball of the second over. Prithvi Shaw was the next to fall for a six-ball seven but it had no affect on scoring. Abhishek Porel (15 off 7) and Shai Hope (19 off 10) then added 34 runs in 14 balls as DC effectively closed the game.</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-video-dcs-rishabh-pant-on-fire-with-two-stumpings-in-two-balls-vs-gt-712344">VIDEO | DC's Rishabh Pant on fire with two stumpings in two balls vs GT</a></p>

<p>Sandeep Warrier did take two wickets while Rashid Khan and Spencer Johnson took one each but the target was too low to have any impact of the wicket on the game. Pant (16 off 11) and Sumit Kumar (9 off 9) were at the crease as DC registered a thumping win.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, GT had won the toss and elected to bowl first at home in Ahmedabad. DC, however, had other plans and brought GT on its knees by taking four wickets inside the powerplay. The wickets also involved a sensational run-out and an athletic catch by skipper Rishabh Pant as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It started with the wicket of GT skipper Shubman Gill who was sent back by DC's Ishant Sharma in the second over of the innings. Wriddhiman Saha was next to go after he chopped on a ball by Mukesh Kumar onto the stumps. Sai Sudharsan was then caught short by Sumit Kumar while trying to steal a single. Ishant then returned to take the wicket of David Miller who was caught behind brilliantly by Pant. &nbsp;By the time powerplay ended, GT were 30/4 - their one of the lowest powerplay totals.</p>

<p>Pant then brought on part-time Tristan Stubbs to bowl the ninth over and he obliged with two wickets, thanks to stumpings by the DC skipper. Rashid Khan's 24-ball 31 then took GT to 88 in the 18th over but his dismissal brought the end of the innings two balls later on 89.</p>

<p>For DC, Mukesh Kumar took 3/14 &nbsp;while Ishant chipped with 2/8 and Stubbs with 2/11.</p>


Delhi Capitals (DC) won their second match on the trot and third overall in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after thrashing Gujarat Titans (GT) by six wickets on April 17.

Delhi Capitals (DC) won their second match on the trot and third overall in the Indian Premier League (IPL) after thrashing Gujarat Titans (GT) by six wickets on April 17. With the win, DC, who were ninth on the points table before the match, now stand at sixth place. Chasing a target of 90, DC made small task of it and reached the winning mark in just ninth over. DC opener Jake Fraser-McGurk was fiery in the start of the chase, scoring 20 off 10 before getting out on the last ball of the second over. Prithvi Shaw was the next to fall for a six-ball seven but it had no affect on scoring. Abhishek Porel (15 off 7) and Shai Hope (19 off 10) then added 34 runs in 14 balls as DC effectively closed the game. Also Watch: VIDEO | DC's Rishabh Pant on fire with two stumpings in two balls vs GT Sandeep Warrier did take two wickets while Rashid Khan and Spencer Johnson took one each but the target was too low to have any impact of the wicket on the game. Pant (16 off 11) and Sumit Kumar (9 off 9) were at the crease as DC registered a thumping win. Earlier, GT had won the toss and elected to bowl first at home in Ahmedabad. DC, however, had other plans and brought GT on its knees by taking four wickets inside the powerplay. The wickets also involved a sensational run-out and an athletic catch by skipper Rishabh Pant as well. It started with the wicket of GT skipper Shubman Gill who was sent back by DC's Ishant Sharma in the second over of the innings. Wriddhiman Saha was next to go after he chopped on a ball by Mukesh Kumar onto the stumps. Sai Sudharsan was then caught short by Sumit Kumar while trying to steal a single. Ishant then returned to take the wicket of David Miller who was caught behind brilliantly by Pant. By the time powerplay ended, GT were 30/4 - their one of the lowest powerplay totals. Pant then brought on part-time Tristan Stubbs to bowl the ninth over and he obliged with two wickets, thanks to stumpings by the DC skipper. Rashid Khan's 24-ball 31 then took GT to 88 in the 18th over but his dismissal brought the end of the innings two balls later on 89. For DC, Mukesh Kumar took 3/14 while Ishant chipped with 2/8 and Stubbs with 2/11.

IPL 2024: Bowlers hand DC thumping win over Gujarat Titans; climb to 6th place on points table

<p>Delhi Capitals (DC) started their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday (Apr 17) with a bang by taking four wickets inside the powerplay. The wickets also involved a sensational run-out and an athletic catch by skipper Rishabh Pant as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It started with the wicket of GT skipper Shubman Gill who was sent back by DC's Ishant Sharma in the second over of the innings.</p>

<p>Wriddhiman Saha was next to go after he chopped on a ball by Mukesh Kumar onto the stumps. Sai Sudharsan was then caught short by Sumit Kumar while trying to steal a single. Ishant then returned to take the wicket of David Miller who was caught behind brilliantly by Pant. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>By the time powerplay ended, GT were 30/4 - their one of the lowest powerplay totals. Everything went downhill from there on for GT as they eventually got all-out for 89 in 17.4 overs.</p>

<p>After the powerplay, Pant brought on&nbsp;brought on part-time Tristan Stubbs to bowl the ninth over and he obliged with two wickets, thanks to stumpings by the DC skipper. Rashid Khan's 24-ball 31 then took GT to 88 in the 18th over but his dismissal brought the end of the innings two balls later.</p>

<p>DC opener Jake Fraser-McGurk was fiery in the start of the 90-run chase, scoring 20 off 10 before getting out on the last ball of the second over. Prithvi Shaw was the next to fall for a six-ball seven but it had no affect on scoring. Abhishek Porel (15 off 7) and Shai Hope (19 off 10) then added 34 runs in 14 balls as DC effectively closed the game.</p>

<p>Pant (16 off 11) and Sumit Kumar (9 off 9) were at the crease as DC registered a thumping win by six wickets.&nbsp;</p>


Delhi Capitals (DC) started their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday (Apr 17) with a bang by taking four wickets inside the powerplay.

Delhi Capitals (DC) started their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday (Apr 17) with a bang by taking four wickets inside the powerplay. The wickets also involved a sensational run-out and an athletic catch by skipper Rishabh Pant as well. It started with the wicket of GT skipper Shubman Gill who was sent back by DC's Ishant Sharma in the second over of the innings. Wriddhiman Saha was next to go after he chopped on a ball by Mukesh Kumar onto the stumps. Sai Sudharsan was then caught short by Sumit Kumar while trying to steal a single. Ishant then returned to take the wicket of David Miller who was caught behind brilliantly by Pant. Have a look at the video below: Commitment 💯 Execution 💯 Athleticism 💯 Delhi Capitals are making the most of the chances with some brilliant fielding 👌👌#GT are 4 down for 30 in the Powerplay! Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @starsportsindia 💻📱#TATAIPL | #GTvDC pic.twitter.com/wlh2FCg3WJ — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 17, 2024 × By the time powerplay ended, GT were 30/4 - their one of the lowest powerplay totals. Everything went downhill from there on for GT as they eventually got all-out for 89 in 17.4 overs. After the powerplay, Pant brought on brought on part-time Tristan Stubbs to bowl the ninth over and he obliged with two wickets, thanks to stumpings by the DC skipper. Rashid Khan's 24-ball 31 then took GT to 88 in the 18th over but his dismissal brought the end of the innings two balls later. DC opener Jake Fraser-McGurk was fiery in the start of the 90-run chase, scoring 20 off 10 before getting out on the last ball of the second over. Prithvi Shaw was the next to fall for a six-ball seven but it had no affect on scoring. Abhishek Porel (15 off 7) and Shai Hope (19 off 10) then added 34 runs in 14 balls as DC effectively closed the game. Pant (16 off 11) and Sumit Kumar (9 off 9) were at the crease as DC registered a thumping win by six wickets.

IPL 2024: VIDEO | DC take 4 wickets inside powerplay vs GT courtesy Pant's diving catch and a flying run-out

<p>Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant's glovework, which included two back-to-back stumpings, brought Gujarat Titans (GT) on knees in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 17. GT were already four down after powerplay when Pant brought on part-time Tristan Stubbs to bowl the ninth over and he obliged with two wickets.</p>

<p>The first one to go was Abhinav Manohar who was beaten on the outside edge and Pant did brilliantly well to whip off the bails in a jiffy. The next ball, bowled to new batter and impact sub Shahrukh Khan, was in-fact a wide but went on to hit the stumps after deflecting from Pant's gloves. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>Thanks to some sensational bowling and fielding, GT were six down for 61 at the half-innings mark.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, GT had won the toss and elected to bowl first at home in Ahmedabad. DC, however, had other plans and brought GT on its knees by taking four wickets inside the powerplay. The wickets also involved a sensational run-out and an athletic catch by skipper Rishabh Pant as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-video-dc-take-4-wickets-inside-powerplay-vs-gt-courtesy-pants-diving-catch-and-a-flying-run-out-712335">DC take 4 wickets inside powerplay vs GT courtesy Pant's diving catch and a flying run-out</a></p>

<p>It started with the wicket of GT skipper Shubman Gill who was sent back by DC's Ishant Sharma in the second over of the innings. Wriddhiman Saha was next to go after chopped on a ball by Mukesh Kumar onto the stumps.</p>

<p>Sai Sudharsan was then caught short by Sumit Kumar while trying to steal a single. Ishant then returned to take the wicket of David Miller who was caught behind brilliantly by Pant. &nbsp;By the time powerplay ended, GT were 30/4 - their one of the lowest powerplay totals.&nbsp;</p>

<p>GT eventually were bowled out for 89 in 17.4 overs and Delhi reached the 90-run target in ninth over with six wickets in hand.</p>


Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant's glovework, which included two back-to-back stumpings, brought Gujarat Titans (GT) on knees in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 17.

Delhi Capitals (DC) skipper Rishabh Pant's glovework, which included two back-to-back stumpings, brought Gujarat Titans (GT) on knees in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 17. GT were already four down after powerplay when Pant brought on part-time Tristan Stubbs to bowl the ninth over and he obliged with two wickets. The first one to go was Abhinav Manohar who was beaten on the outside edge and Pant did brilliantly well to whip off the bails in a jiffy. The next ball, bowled to new batter and impact sub Shahrukh Khan, was in-fact a wide but went on to hit the stumps after deflecting from Pant's gloves. Have a look at the video below: I.C.Y.M.I 𝗜𝗻 𝗮 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 ⚡️ Quick Hands from Rishabh Pant helps Tristan Stubbs join the wicket taking party 👌 Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL | #GTvDC pic.twitter.com/k8o8VPY2dk — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 17, 2024 × Thanks to some sensational bowling and fielding, GT were six down for 61 at the half-innings mark. Earlier, GT had won the toss and elected to bowl first at home in Ahmedabad. DC, however, had other plans and brought GT on its knees by taking four wickets inside the powerplay. The wickets also involved a sensational run-out and an athletic catch by skipper Rishabh Pant as well. Also Watch: DC take 4 wickets inside powerplay vs GT courtesy Pant's diving catch and a flying run-out It started with the wicket of GT skipper Shubman Gill who was sent back by DC's Ishant Sharma in the second over of the innings. Wriddhiman Saha was next to go after chopped on a ball by Mukesh Kumar onto the stumps. Sai Sudharsan was then caught short by Sumit Kumar while trying to steal a single. Ishant then returned to take the wicket of David Miller who was caught behind brilliantly by Pant. By the time powerplay ended, GT were 30/4 - their one of the lowest powerplay totals. GT eventually were bowled out for 89 in 17.4 overs and Delhi reached the 90-run target in ninth over with six wickets in hand.

IPL 2024: VIDEO | DC's Rishabh Pant on fire with two stumpings in two balls vs GT

<p>Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing.</p>

<p>Rohit, who was replaced by Hardik Pandya's as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, captioned the video as therapy. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>Notably, Rohit is one of the top five highest run-getters of the season with 261 runs to his name in six innings. Sharma, fondly known as Hitman, has a strike rate of 167 this season - second only to Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag's 187 among the top-five runs scorers so far. Rohit's average for his 261 runs has been an impressive 52.50 as well.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The Hitman has also a hit century - scoring 105 not out against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a losing cause. The MI batter has 15 sixes to his name in six matches - fifth joint-most along with Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs and CSK's Shivam Dube.</p>

<p>Rohit's form is somewhat the reason that MI can still salvage their season despite four losses and two wins in six games they have played. &nbsp;During his century against CSK, Rohit also became only the fifth batter in the world and the first Indian to reach 500 T20 sixes.</p>

<p>Rohit now has 502 sixes in 432 T20 matches and ahead of him are New Zealand's Colin Munro with 548 sixes in 428 T20s, and three West Indians - Andre Russell with 678 sixes in 488 T20s, Kieron Pollard with 860 sixes in 660 matches, and Chris Gayle with 1,056 sixes in 463 T20 matches.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Rohit's removal from captaincy, coupled with MI's poor record this season, has drawn a lot of criticism towards new skipper Pandya.&nbsp;</p>


Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing.

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing. Rohit, who was replaced by Hardik Pandya's as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, captioned the video as therapy. Have a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) × Notably, Rohit is one of the top five highest run-getters of the season with 261 runs to his name in six innings. Sharma, fondly known as Hitman, has a strike rate of 167 this season - second only to Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag's 187 among the top-five runs scorers so far. Rohit's average for his 261 runs has been an impressive 52.50 as well. Also Read: IPL 2024: 'Team that's most willing to...,' DC coach Ricky Ponting reveals key to win ongoing season The Hitman has also a hit century - scoring 105 not out against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a losing cause. The MI batter has 15 sixes to his name in six matches - fifth joint-most along with Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs and CSK's Shivam Dube. Rohit's form is somewhat the reason that MI can still salvage their season despite four losses and two wins in six games they have played. During his century against CSK, Rohit also became only the fifth batter in the world and the first Indian to reach 500 T20 sixes. Rohit now has 502 sixes in 432 T20 matches and ahead of him are New Zealand's Colin Munro with 548 sixes in 428 T20s, and three West Indians - Andre Russell with 678 sixes in 488 T20s, Kieron Pollard with 860 sixes in 660 matches, and Chris Gayle with 1,056 sixes in 463 T20 matches. Meanwhile, Rohit's removal from captaincy, coupled with MI's poor record this season, has drawn a lot of criticism towards new skipper Pandya.

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<p>Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting thinks attacking batting is going to be the key to win the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season rather then defensive bowling. Ponting made the comments at the pre-match conference ahead of DC's game against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday (Apr 17). The IPL has already seen multiple high scores including the highest team total in the league history - two of them have been posted by SunRisers Hyderabad.</p>

<p>"Quite often, big tournaments like the IPL and the Big Bash (League, BBL) back in Australia have been won by the best defensive bowling teams. But the way this IPL is going - and [with] the different rules in the IPL - it looks like it will be won by the team that's most willing to take on the bowling, and try and post some really big scores. I think it's potentially more attacking batting that's going to win this IPL than defensive bowling," Ponting opined.</p>

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<p>Ponting also said that impact player rule has benefited teams to a certain extent in posting high totals this season and said: "Sunrisers (Hyderabad, SRH) are obviously responsible for a couple of those [big scores]. KKR got 260-odd [272 for 7] against us. I think the impact player is having a big effect on the way teams are batting. You watched the way Travis [Head] batted last night. You can't bat that way unless you've got confidence in the players underneath you and you bat deep in your batting order as well."</p>

<p>The season has already seen SRH post league history's highest total twice - 277 against Mumbai Indians before improving it against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 15. On Tuesday (Apr 16), Rajasthan Royals also chased down the joint-highest total of IPL history - 224.</p>

<p>DC, however, have not been a great participant in the high-scoring spree as visible by their record of four losses and two wins after six games, only better than last-placed RCB.</p>


Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting thinks attacking batting is going to be the key to win the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season rather then defensive bowling.

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting thinks attacking batting is going to be the key to win the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season rather then defensive bowling. Ponting made the comments at the pre-match conference ahead of DC's game against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday (Apr 17). The IPL has already seen multiple high scores including the highest team total in the league history - two of them have been posted by SunRisers Hyderabad. "Quite often, big tournaments like the IPL and the Big Bash (League, BBL) back in Australia have been won by the best defensive bowling teams. But the way this IPL is going - and [with] the different rules in the IPL - it looks like it will be won by the team that's most willing to take on the bowling, and try and post some really big scores. I think it's potentially more attacking batting that's going to win this IPL than defensive bowling," Ponting opined. Also Read: IPL 2024: Great news for LSG! Mayank Yadav returns to bowling ahead of vital clash vs CSK Ponting also said that impact player rule has benefited teams to a certain extent in posting high totals this season and said: "Sunrisers (Hyderabad, SRH) are obviously responsible for a couple of those [big scores]. KKR got 260-odd [272 for 7] against us. I think the impact player is having a big effect on the way teams are batting. You watched the way Travis [Head] batted last night. You can't bat that way unless you've got confidence in the players underneath you and you bat deep in your batting order as well." The season has already seen SRH post league history's highest total twice - 277 against Mumbai Indians before improving it against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 15. On Tuesday (Apr 16), Rajasthan Royals also chased down the joint-highest total of IPL history - 224. DC, however, have not been a great participant in the high-scoring spree as visible by their record of four losses and two wins after six games, only better than last-placed RCB.

IPL 2024: 'Team that's most willing to...,' DC coach Ricky Ponting reveals key to win ongoing season

<p>Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Jos Buttler cited Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni as example after pulling off one of the greatest chases in the T20 history. Buttler scored 107 not out to take RR home against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 16 in a chase of 224. The game looked done and dusted when RR needed 96 off last six overs but Buttler stood tall till the end to win in for Rajasthan.</p>

<p>Speaking after the match, Buttler said: “We have seen Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni staying till the end and finishing the matches. I just applied the same tonight."</p>

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<p>Notably, Kohli had done the same for India in 2022 ICC T20 World Cup against Pakistan in Melbourne, Australia. India, however, needed 48 of last three overs against RR's 46. Buttler was 62 off 42 balls and end of 17th over and went on to score all the remaining runs in the last three overs.</p>

<p>The batter, however, agreed that he was struggling early in the innings but kept believing in himself.</p>

<p>"I felt like I was struggling a bit for rhythm. I've been watching golf and I saw a guy called Max Homa. Anytime the negative thoughts come, I think the complete opposite and dare to dream," said Buttler.</p>

<p>RR skipper Sanju Samson also praised the opener and said: "Jos did what he does for us from last six-seven years, his knock should go right on top. Being an opener, if Jos gets in, we all know in the dugout that he'll be there till the 20th over. If he's batting till the 20th over, no runs are un-chaseable."</p>

<p>This was also the joint-highest chase ever in the IPL with the previous record also being held by RR when they had chased 224 against Kings XI Punjab in 2020. With six wins in seven games, RR are firmly at the top of the points table with 12 points to their name. &nbsp;</p>


Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Jos Buttler cited Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni as example after pulling off one of the greatest chases in the T20 history. Buttler scored 107 not out to take RR home against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 16 in a chase of 224.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Jos Buttler cited Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni as example after pulling off one of the greatest chases in the T20 history. Buttler scored 107 not out to take RR home against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on April 16 in a chase of 224. The game looked done and dusted when RR needed 96 off last six overs but Buttler stood tall till the end to win in for Rajasthan. Speaking after the match, Buttler said: “We have seen Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni staying till the end and finishing the matches. I just applied the same tonight." Also Read: MS Dhoni to play IPL 2025? Former teammate Suresh Raina drops major hint Notably, Kohli had done the same for India in 2022 ICC T20 World Cup against Pakistan in Melbourne, Australia. India, however, needed 48 of last three overs against RR's 46. Buttler was 62 off 42 balls and end of 17th over and went on to score all the remaining runs in the last three overs. The batter, however, agreed that he was struggling early in the innings but kept believing in himself. "I felt like I was struggling a bit for rhythm. I've been watching golf and I saw a guy called Max Homa. Anytime the negative thoughts come, I think the complete opposite and dare to dream," said Buttler. RR skipper Sanju Samson also praised the opener and said: "Jos did what he does for us from last six-seven years, his knock should go right on top. Being an opener, if Jos gets in, we all know in the dugout that he'll be there till the 20th over. If he's batting till the 20th over, no runs are un-chaseable." This was also the joint-highest chase ever in the IPL with the previous record also being held by RR when they had chased 224 against Kings XI Punjab in 2020. With six wins in seven games, RR are firmly at the top of the points table with 12 points to their name.

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<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Glenn Maxwell has decided to go on a break. This comes after he asked the franchise to rest him following a string of low scores in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. He informed about the decision following RCB's sixth defeat in seven matches they have played in the season so far.</p>

<p>Maxwell has scored just 32 runs in the six games he played which included three ducks and a highest score of 28. Speaking after RCB's loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 15, Maxwell said: "I think now is actually a good time for me to give myself a bit of a mental and physical break, get my body right. If I'm required to get in during the tournament, I can hopefully get back into a really solid mental and physical space where I can still have an impact."</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-list-of-records-broken-during-srhs-maverick-performance-against-rcb-711615">List of records broken during SRH's maverick performance against RCB</a></p>

<p>Explaining his decision, Maxwell noted: "For me, personally, it was a pretty easy decision. I went to Faf [du Plessis] and the coaches after the last game and said I felt it was probably time we tried someone else. I have been in this situation in the past where you can keep playing and get yourself deeper into a hole."</p>

<p>The big-hitting Aussie, who comes to bat in the middle order, acknowledged his shortcomings where he was not able to score runs in the post-powerplay period and said it's time for someone else to come in.</p>

<p>"We have had a pretty big deficiency straight after the powerplay, which has been my area of strength over the last couple of seasons. I felt like I wasn't contributing in a positive way with the bat, and with the results and the position we find ourselves on the table, I think it's a good time to give someone else an opportunity to show their wares, and hopefully, someone can make that spot their own."</p>

<p>RCB, after six losses and one win in seven games, are at the bottom of the 10-team points table.</p>


Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Glenn Maxwell has decided to go on a break. This comes after he asked the franchise to rest him following a string of low scores in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Glenn Maxwell has decided to go on a break. This comes after he asked the franchise to rest him following a string of low scores in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season. He informed about the decision following RCB's sixth defeat in seven matches they have played in the season so far. Maxwell has scored just 32 runs in the six games he played which included three ducks and a highest score of 28. Speaking after RCB's loss against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 15, Maxwell said: "I think now is actually a good time for me to give myself a bit of a mental and physical break, get my body right. If I'm required to get in during the tournament, I can hopefully get back into a really solid mental and physical space where I can still have an impact." Also Read: List of records broken during SRH's maverick performance against RCB Explaining his decision, Maxwell noted: "For me, personally, it was a pretty easy decision. I went to Faf [du Plessis] and the coaches after the last game and said I felt it was probably time we tried someone else. I have been in this situation in the past where you can keep playing and get yourself deeper into a hole." The big-hitting Aussie, who comes to bat in the middle order, acknowledged his shortcomings where he was not able to score runs in the post-powerplay period and said it's time for someone else to come in. "We have had a pretty big deficiency straight after the powerplay, which has been my area of strength over the last couple of seasons. I felt like I wasn't contributing in a positive way with the bat, and with the results and the position we find ourselves on the table, I think it's a good time to give someone else an opportunity to show their wares, and hopefully, someone can make that spot their own." RCB, after six losses and one win in seven games, are at the bottom of the 10-team points table.

IPL 2024: Glenn Maxwell takes 'mental and physical break' after RCB's crushing loss to SRH

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Dinesh Karthik hit a 108-metre-long six - the biggest of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Monday (April 15). Karthik hit the six during his 35-ball 83-run innings against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). In total, Karthik smashed seven sixes on a night which saw 38 maximums being hit in the match - the joint-most in a T20 game.</p>

<p>Karthik hit the six off SRH's T Natarajan on the first ball of the 16th over. It was a length ball outside the leg stump which Karthik sent to the midwicket region and the ball went onto the roof of the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>The match was a nightmare for bowlers with 549 runs being scored by both teams together - the highest ever for a T20 match. Batting first, SRH broke their own record of highest total in an IPL innings as they posted 287/3 in 20 overs.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-if-im-required-glenn-maxwell-goes-on-break-after-rcbs-crushing-loss-to-srh-711703">Glenn Maxwell goes on break after RCB's crushing loss to SRH</a></p>

<p>For Hyderabad, Travis Head scored a magnificent 41-ball 102 while Heinrich Klassen hit a 31-ball 67. Towards the end, Abdul Samad scored 37 not out off just 10 balls as four RCB bowlers went for 50 or more runs in four overs - a first in T20 cricket.</p>

<p>Chasing the record total, RCB started off with a blaze as Virat Kohli and Faf&nbsp;du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs before Mayank Markande clean-bowled Kohli with a googly. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed, the chase derailed.</p>

<p>They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, even though posted the highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs despite scoring 262/7.</p>


Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Dinesh Karthik hit a 108-metre-long six - the biggest of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Monday (April 15).

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Dinesh Karthik hit a 108-metre-long six - the biggest of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season on Monday (April 15). Karthik hit the six during his 35-ball 83-run innings against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH). In total, Karthik smashed seven sixes on a night which saw 38 maximums being hit in the match - the joint-most in a T20 game. Karthik hit the six off SRH's T Natarajan on the first ball of the 16th over. It was a length ball outside the leg stump which Karthik sent to the midwicket region and the ball went onto the roof of the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru. Have a look at the video below: A 1⃣0⃣8⃣m monster! 💥 The bowlers can finally breathe at the Chinnaswamy as the batting carnage comes to an end! 🥶 Recap the match on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #RCBvSRH pic.twitter.com/lclY9rs2Kf — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 15, 2024 × The match was a nightmare for bowlers with 549 runs being scored by both teams together - the highest ever for a T20 match. Batting first, SRH broke their own record of highest total in an IPL innings as they posted 287/3 in 20 overs. Also Read: Glenn Maxwell goes on break after RCB's crushing loss to SRH For Hyderabad, Travis Head scored a magnificent 41-ball 102 while Heinrich Klassen hit a 31-ball 67. Towards the end, Abdul Samad scored 37 not out off just 10 balls as four RCB bowlers went for 50 or more runs in four overs - a first in T20 cricket. Chasing the record total, RCB started off with a blaze as Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs before Mayank Markande clean-bowled Kohli with a googly. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed, the chase derailed. They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, even though posted the highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs despite scoring 262/7.

IPL 2024: VIDEO | RCB's Dinesh Karthik hits 108-metre six vs SRH, ball lands on stadium roof

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins says he has given up on reading pitches after his side posted the highest total in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second time in the ongoing season. SRH posted 287/3 in 20 overs - the highest in the league history - days after scoring 277/3 against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking after the match, Cummins said: "It feels like you bowl an over for seven or eight feels great. I've given up trying to read the pitches."</p>

<p>Cummins also expressed a bit of surprise at SRH bettering their record of highest IPL total by a team within days and said: "Against Mumbai a few weeks ago I thought it won't happen again, but it has happened again."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On a night when most of the bowlers went for more than 50 runs in their four-over spell, Cummins stood out with a spell of 3/43 but said cheekily that he'd want a few more years before 'bowlers go extinct'.</p>

<p>The question was posed after the match saw 549 runs being scored across two innings - the most in a T20 match ever. The skipper, however, is happy with the results his team is getting.</p>

<p>"Really happy with our cricket, four wins now, the freedom with which the batters are going out to play is great and few wily bowlers doing the job as well," added Cummins.</p>

<p>As for RCB, they started off with a blaze as Virat Kohli and Faf&nbsp;du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs before Mayank Markande clean-bowled Kohli with a googly. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed, the chase derailed.</p>

<p>They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, though posted highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs despite scoring 262/7.</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins says he has given up on reading pitches after his side posted the highest total in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second time in the ongoing season.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins says he has given up on reading pitches after his side posted the highest total in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for the second time in the ongoing season. SRH posted 287/3 in 20 overs - the highest in the league history - days after scoring 277/3 against Mumbai Indians. Speaking after the match, Cummins said: "It feels like you bowl an over for seven or eight feels great. I've given up trying to read the pitches." Cummins also expressed a bit of surprise at SRH bettering their record of highest IPL total by a team within days and said: "Against Mumbai a few weeks ago I thought it won't happen again, but it has happened again." Also Watch: VIDEO | RCB's Dinesh Karthik hits 108-metre six vs SRH, ball lands on stadium roof On a night when most of the bowlers went for more than 50 runs in their four-over spell, Cummins stood out with a spell of 3/43 but said cheekily that he'd want a few more years before 'bowlers go extinct'. The question was posed after the match saw 549 runs being scored across two innings - the most in a T20 match ever. The skipper, however, is happy with the results his team is getting. "Really happy with our cricket, four wins now, the freedom with which the batters are going out to play is great and few wily bowlers doing the job as well," added Cummins. As for RCB, they started off with a blaze as Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs before Mayank Markande clean-bowled Kohli with a googly. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed, the chase derailed. They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, though posted highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs despite scoring 262/7.

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<p>India's legendary tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi has asked for sale of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The comment&nbsp;comes after RCB's dismal show in the ongoing IPL season where they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 15. Notably, RCB only have one win in seven games played this season so far with their only win coming against Punjab Kings.</p>

<p>"For the sake of the Sport, the IPL, the fans and even the players I think BCCI needs to enforce the sale of RCB to a new owner who will care to build a sports franchise the way most of the other teams have done so," Bhupathi wrote on X after the RCB's loss against SRH.</p>

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<p>Bengaluru bowlers had a horrible day in the field on Monday, conceding 287 runs in 20 overs - the most in an IPL innings. While chasing, they did do better as Virat Kohli and Faf&nbsp;du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed in the seventh over, the chase derailed.</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-video-rcbs-dinesh-karthik-hits-108-metre-six-vs-srh-ball-lands-on-stadium-roof-711743">VIDEO | RCB's Dinesh Karthik hits 108-metre six vs SRH, ball lands on stadium roof</a></p>

<p>They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, even though posted the highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs despite scoring 262/7.</p>

<p>RCB started the campaign with loss against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but won their next game against Punjab Kings. In the next five matches, RCB have lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets, to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 28 runs, to Rajasthan Royals (RR) by six wickets, and to Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets before losing to SRH on Monday.</p>

<p>RCB currently are at bottom of the points table with seven more league matches to go this season.</p>


India's legendary tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi has asked for sale of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The comment comes after RCB's dismal show in the ongoing IPL season where they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 15.

India's legendary tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi has asked for sale of Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). The comment comes after RCB's dismal show in the ongoing IPL season where they lost to SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on April 15. Notably, RCB only have one win in seven games played this season so far with their only win coming against Punjab Kings. "For the sake of the Sport, the IPL, the fans and even the players I think BCCI needs to enforce the sale of RCB to a new owner who will care to build a sports franchise the way most of the other teams have done so," Bhupathi wrote on X after the RCB's loss against SRH. For the sake of the Sport , the IPL, the fans and even the players i think BCCI needs to enforce the Sale of RCB to a New owner who will care to build a sports franchise the way most of the other teams have done so. #tragic — Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) April 15, 2024 × Bengaluru bowlers had a horrible day in the field on Monday, conceding 287 runs in 20 overs - the most in an IPL innings. While chasing, they did do better as Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed in the seventh over, the chase derailed. Also Watch: VIDEO | RCB's Dinesh Karthik hits 108-metre six vs SRH, ball lands on stadium roof They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, even though posted the highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs despite scoring 262/7. RCB started the campaign with loss against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) but won their next game against Punjab Kings. In the next five matches, RCB have lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets, to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 28 runs, to Rajasthan Royals (RR) by six wickets, and to Mumbai Indians (MI) by seven wickets before losing to SRH on Monday. RCB currently are at bottom of the points table with seven more league matches to go this season.

IPL 2024: 'For the sake of...,' tennis legend Mahesh Bhupathi asks BCCI to 'enforce sale' of RCB

<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins took a dig at his Australian teammate Marnus Labuschagne after SRH posted the highest team total of 287/3 in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. SRH, who had battered Mumbai Indians (MI) for 277/3 a few days ago, improved their own record by 10 runs on April 15 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.</p>

<p>After the match, Cummins posted a photo of himself along with Travis Head, who scored a belligerent 102 off 41 balls, on the social media platform Instagram. Cummins wrote in the caption: 'This guy (in reference to Head)' and mentioned the runs scored by SRH to which Labuschagne responded with 'wow.'</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-video-rcbs-dinesh-karthik-hits-108-metre-six-vs-srh-ball-lands-on-stadium-roof-711743">VIDEO | RCB's Dinesh Karthik hits 108-metre six vs SRH, ball lands on stadium roof</a></p>

<p>Cummins then went brutal with his next comment and wrote in reply to Labuschagne: "Marnus, you'd clear the fence here at Bangalore." &nbsp;Notably, Labuschagne is not known for hitting many sixes while batting.</p>

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<p>Cummins also expressed a bit of surprise at SRH bettering their record of highest IPL total by a team within days and said after the match: "Against Mumbai a few weeks ago I thought it won't happen again, but it has happened again."&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for RCB, they started off with a blaze as Virat Kohli and Faf&nbsp;du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs before Mayank Markande clean-bowled Kohli with a googly. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed, the chase derailed.</p>

<p>They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, despite posting the&nbsp;highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs&nbsp;after scoring 262/7.</p>

<p>With the win, SRH now have eight points from four victories in eight games and currently sit at fourth place on the 10-team table.</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins took a dig at his Australian teammate Marnus Labuschagne after SRH posted the highest team total of 287/3 in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins took a dig at his Australian teammate Marnus Labuschagne after SRH posted the highest team total of 287/3 in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. SRH, who had battered Mumbai Indians (MI) for 277/3 a few days ago, improved their own record by 10 runs on April 15 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. After the match, Cummins posted a photo of himself along with Travis Head, who scored a belligerent 102 off 41 balls, on the social media platform Instagram. Cummins wrote in the caption: 'This guy (in reference to Head)' and mentioned the runs scored by SRH to which Labuschagne responded with 'wow.' Also Watch: VIDEO | RCB's Dinesh Karthik hits 108-metre six vs SRH, ball lands on stadium roof Cummins then went brutal with his next comment and wrote in reply to Labuschagne: "Marnus, you'd clear the fence here at Bangalore." Notably, Labuschagne is not known for hitting many sixes while batting. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Pat Cummins (@patcummins30) × Cummins also expressed a bit of surprise at SRH bettering their record of highest IPL total by a team within days and said after the match: "Against Mumbai a few weeks ago I thought it won't happen again, but it has happened again." As for RCB, they started off with a blaze as Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis scored 80 runs in 6.1 overs before Mayank Markande clean-bowled Kohli with a googly. RCB always needed something special to win the game but once Kohli departed, the chase derailed. They were soon 122/5 at midway when Karthik and Mahipal Lomror took over. The duo added 59 runs in 25 balls to give RCB a sniff but the target was too much to handle. RCB, despite posting the highest total in a chase, fell short by 25 runs after scoring 262/7. With the win, SRH now have eight points from four victories in eight games and currently sit at fourth place on the 10-team table.

IPL 2024: SRH skipper Pat Cummins BRUTALLY TROLLS Aussie teammate Marnus Labuschagne after win vs RCB

<p>Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma is now the joint-fourth batter in the world to score eight T20 hundreds. Rohit achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14. Rohit scored 105 not out off 61 balls - his second in the league.</p>

<p>Sharma reached the 100 with a four off CSK bowler Matheesha Pathirana, whose 4/28 proved pivotal in Chennai's first away win of the season. Have a look at the four below:</p>

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<p>Rohit shares the fourth position with Australia internationals David Warner &amp;&nbsp;Aaron Finch, and Aussie domestic player Michael Klinger in the list of&nbsp;most T20 hundreds. Ahead of Rohit are India's Virat Kohli with nine T20 hundreds, Pakistan's Babar Azam with 11 hundreds in T20s and Chris Gayle, who tops the list with 22 hundreds in the shortest format.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-i-am-fed-up-mi-batting-coach-kieron-pollard-on-hardik-pandyas-performance-in-loss-vs-csk-711350">'I am fed up...,' MI batting coach Kieron Pollard on Hardik Pandya's performance in loss vs CSK</a></p>

<p>Apart from two IPL tons, Rohit has five hundreds in&nbsp;T20 internationals as well, joint-most for any player along with Australia's Glenn Maxwell. He&nbsp;has also hit a hundred for Mumbai in the domestic T20 tournament - Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy.</p>

<p>As for the match, MI skipper Hardik Pandya's last over of the innings, which went for 26 runs, proved to be the difference between the two sides. In the over, CSK batter MS Dhoni hit three consecutive sixes and scored 20 not out off the last four balls as Chennai posted a huge total of 206/4 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>During the chase, no MI batter could get going after a fiery start in the powerplay where Rohit and Ishan Kishan added 63 runs before Pathirana sent Kishan back in the eighth over. MI's Suryakumar Yadav also departed in the same over as Mumbai started to lose momentum.</p>

<p>CSK bowlers were on point throughout the night as they didn't allow any Mumbai batter to cross the 30-run mark apart from Rohit and Tilak Varma (31). MI eventually lost the match by 20 runs as they managed 186/6 in 20 overs. This was Mumbai's fourth loss in six matches as they sit in&nbsp;eighth place, ahead of ninth-place Delhi Capitals and last-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the 10-team points table.</p>


Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma is now the joint-fourth batter in the world to score eight T20 hundreds. Rohit achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14.

Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma is now the joint-fourth batter in the world to score eight T20 hundreds. Rohit achieved the feat during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14. Rohit scored 105 not out off 61 balls - his second in the league. Sharma reached the 100 with a four off CSK bowler Matheesha Pathirana, whose 4/28 proved pivotal in Chennai's first away win of the season. Have a look at the four below: I. C. Y. M. I It was some knock! It was some HUNDRED! It was not to be tonight but Rohit Sharma - Take A Bow 🙌 🙌 Recap the match on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #MIvCSK | @ImRo45 | @mipaltan pic.twitter.com/ARFd3GmMuI — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 14, 2024 × Rohit shares the fourth position with Australia internationals David Warner & Aaron Finch, and Aussie domestic player Michael Klinger in the list of most T20 hundreds. Ahead of Rohit are India's Virat Kohli with nine T20 hundreds, Pakistan's Babar Azam with 11 hundreds in T20s and Chris Gayle, who tops the list with 22 hundreds in the shortest format. Also Read: 'I am fed up...,' MI batting coach Kieron Pollard on Hardik Pandya's performance in loss vs CSK Apart from two IPL tons, Rohit has five hundreds in T20 internationals as well, joint-most for any player along with Australia's Glenn Maxwell. He has also hit a hundred for Mumbai in the domestic T20 tournament - Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy. As for the match, MI skipper Hardik Pandya's last over of the innings, which went for 26 runs, proved to be the difference between the two sides. In the over, CSK batter MS Dhoni hit three consecutive sixes and scored 20 not out off the last four balls as Chennai posted a huge total of 206/4 in 20 overs. During the chase, no MI batter could get going after a fiery start in the powerplay where Rohit and Ishan Kishan added 63 runs before Pathirana sent Kishan back in the eighth over. MI's Suryakumar Yadav also departed in the same over as Mumbai started to lose momentum. CSK bowlers were on point throughout the night as they didn't allow any Mumbai batter to cross the 30-run mark apart from Rohit and Tilak Varma (31). MI eventually lost the match by 20 runs as they managed 186/6 in 20 overs. This was Mumbai's fourth loss in six matches as they sit in eighth place, ahead of ninth-place Delhi Capitals and last-placed Royal Challengers Bengaluru, in the 10-team points table.

IPL 2024: WATCH | MI's Rohit Sharma enters ELITE list with eighth T20 hundred during loss vs CSK

<p>Mumbai Indians (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard defended skipper Hardik Pandya after their fourth loss in six games in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Chasing 208, Mumbai lost by 20 runs to Chennai Super Kings on Sunday (Apr 14) despite Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 105.</p>

<p>Hardik, notably, had given 26 runs in the CSK innings' last over including 20 runs off last four balls to CSK's MS Dhoni which eventually proved to be the difference. While batting, Pandya could score just 2 off 6 before getting out.</p>

<p><strong>Also Watch:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mayhem-singh-dhoni-in-full-flow-fans-go-wild-as-dhoni-hits-hattrick-of-sixes-to-take-csk-past-200-watch-711252">‘Mayhem Singh Dhoni in full flow’: Fans go wild as Dhoni hits hattrick of sixes to take CSK past 200</a></p>

<p>Speaking after the match, Pollard said: "I am fed up of [us] looking to pinpoint individuals; cricket is a team game at the end of the day. This is an individual that is going to represent the country in less than six weeks' time, and all are going to cheer him and want him to do well. So high time we try to encourage and stop nitpicking and see if we can get the best out of one of the great allrounders India has produced. He can bat, bowl and field, and has a X-factor about him."</p>

<p>"I hope very well deep down within my heart that when he comes out on top, I'll sit back and watch everyone sing his praises," he added.</p>

<p>Hardik&nbsp;replaced Rohit ahead of the season as the skipper and has faced&nbsp;criticism since then for his form and tactics.</p>

<p>However, during the match against CSK, it was just poor batting and bowling by him which played a key role in MI's defeat. While bowling, Pandya did take two wickets but gave away 43 runs in three overs.&nbsp;As a batter, the skipper couldn't do much either as he spent just eight minute in the middle scoring only 2 runs.</p>

<p>With four losses and two wins, MI are currently at eighth place on the 10-team points table, ahead of Delhi Capitals (ninth) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.</p>


Mumbai Indians (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard defended skipper Hardik Pandya after their fourth loss in six games in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.

Mumbai Indians (MI) batting coach Kieron Pollard defended skipper Hardik Pandya after their fourth loss in six games in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Chasing 208, Mumbai lost by 20 runs to Chennai Super Kings on Sunday (Apr 14) despite Rohit Sharma's unbeaten 105. Hardik, notably, had given 26 runs in the CSK innings' last over including 20 runs off last four balls to CSK's MS Dhoni which eventually proved to be the difference. While batting, Pandya could score just 2 off 6 before getting out. Also Watch: ‘Mayhem Singh Dhoni in full flow’: Fans go wild as Dhoni hits hattrick of sixes to take CSK past 200 Speaking after the match, Pollard said: "I am fed up of [us] looking to pinpoint individuals; cricket is a team game at the end of the day. This is an individual that is going to represent the country in less than six weeks' time, and all are going to cheer him and want him to do well. So high time we try to encourage and stop nitpicking and see if we can get the best out of one of the great allrounders India has produced. He can bat, bowl and field, and has a X-factor about him." "I hope very well deep down within my heart that when he comes out on top, I'll sit back and watch everyone sing his praises," he added. Hardik replaced Rohit ahead of the season as the skipper and has faced criticism since then for his form and tactics. However, during the match against CSK, it was just poor batting and bowling by him which played a key role in MI's defeat. While bowling, Pandya did take two wickets but gave away 43 runs in three overs. As a batter, the skipper couldn't do much either as he spent just eight minute in the middle scoring only 2 runs. With four losses and two wins, MI are currently at eighth place on the 10-team points table, ahead of Delhi Capitals (ninth) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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<p>SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen says that working with former South Africa all rounder Albie Morkel has helped him with his technique in six-hitting. Notably, Klaasen has hit 17 sixes in five games he has played this Indian Premier League (IPL) season - third most behind Rajasthan Royals' &nbsp;Riyan Parag with 18 sixes in six games and Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran with 19 sixes in six matches.</p>

<p>Speaking to cricket website Cricbuzz, Klaasen revealed: "I've put in a lot of work with Albie Morkel, to make sure I get the technical things right. Just a couple of drills to keep maintaining and fine-tuning it. It's about practising the [bat] swing shape and making sure that the launch angle is good. I worked with Albie two years ago and before the IPL again."</p>

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<p>Klaasen made his debut in the IPL in 2018 but played just four games. In the next season, he played just three games before making a full-fledged comeback in 2023, playing 12 games in the season. In his comeback year, Klaasen went on to his 25 sixes in 12 games and scored 448 runs at a strike rate of 177.</p>

<p>The South African batter also revealed that he doesn't face a lot of balls while practicing with Morkel but just tries to make sure that everything is correct technically.</p>

<p>"It's quite a simple couple of drills. We train for two days, basically an hour each. I am not a guy that hits a lot of balls. The drill is simple, it's easy to figure out what's wrong and what's right. Before the IPL, it's just a quick session to make sure everything is going right, and if we have to work on something, we try to sort it out in a few days," said&nbsp;Klaasen.</p>

<p>The Protea is in rich form this season as well, having already scored 186 runs at an average of 62 and strike rate of 193.</p>


SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen says that working with former South Africa all rounder Albie Morkel has helped him with his technique in six-hitting.

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Heinrich Klaasen says that working with former South Africa all rounder Albie Morkel has helped him with his technique in six-hitting. Notably, Klaasen has hit 17 sixes in five games he has played this Indian Premier League (IPL) season - third most behind Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag with 18 sixes in six games and Lucknow Super Giants' Nicholas Pooran with 19 sixes in six matches. Speaking to cricket website Cricbuzz, Klaasen revealed: "I've put in a lot of work with Albie Morkel, to make sure I get the technical things right. Just a couple of drills to keep maintaining and fine-tuning it. It's about practising the [bat] swing shape and making sure that the launch angle is good. I worked with Albie two years ago and before the IPL again." Also Read: IPL 2024: CSK coach says MS Dhoni's knock 'psychologically' affected MI Klaasen made his debut in the IPL in 2018 but played just four games. In the next season, he played just three games before making a full-fledged comeback in 2023, playing 12 games in the season. In his comeback year, Klaasen went on to his 25 sixes in 12 games and scored 448 runs at a strike rate of 177. The South African batter also revealed that he doesn't face a lot of balls while practicing with Morkel but just tries to make sure that everything is correct technically. "It's quite a simple couple of drills. We train for two days, basically an hour each. I am not a guy that hits a lot of balls. The drill is simple, it's easy to figure out what's wrong and what's right. Before the IPL, it's just a quick session to make sure everything is going right, and if we have to work on something, we try to sort it out in a few days," said Klaasen. The Protea is in rich form this season as well, having already scored 186 runs at an average of 62 and strike rate of 193.

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<p>Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma has entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Orange Cap top-five list with unbeaten 105 off 61 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14. Rohit now has 261 runs in six games at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 167. Sharma has also hit 28 fours and 15 sixes so far in the tournament.</p>

<p>Chennai all rounder Shivam Dube has also gained several placed to be at number six with 242 runs in six games at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 163. Dube has been in sublime form this season, hitting 20 fours and 15 sixes along with two fifties in the tournament.</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli,&nbsp;with 319&nbsp;runs, currently leads the list of batters scoring&nbsp;most runs league. Kohli, the current Orange Cap holder, has played six games so far and has hit two fifties and one hundred in those matches.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The RCB veteran averages 103.33 at the moment in the IPL 2024 and already has the highest score of 113 not out. Kohli's strike rate is also a whooping 146.29. The batter has also hit 29 fours and 12 sixes and has been not out two times in five innings.</p>

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<p>Second&nbsp;on the list is Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag who is having a breakout IPL 2024 season with the bat. Parag has 284&nbsp;runs in six matches he has played and has hit three fifties in them. His average stands tall at 71&nbsp;while the strike rate is 155. Parag's highest score this season has been 84 not out.</p>

<p>Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson is next with 264&nbsp;runs to his name in five&nbsp;games so far. Samson has averaged 66&nbsp;while his strike rate is 155. Samson also has three fifties to his name with a best of 82 not out.</p>

<p>Rohit comes next and Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill with 255&nbsp;runs in six&nbsp;games comes next with most runs in the ongoing IPL 2024. Gill's average this season has been 51&nbsp;and a strike rate of 151. Gill has also hit one fifty and the highest score being 89 not out.</p>

<p>Shivam Dube rounds of top-six with Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan next to him. The GT batter has 226&nbsp;runs in six games at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 127. Sudharsan's highest score in the tournament so far has been 45.</p>


Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma has entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Orange Cap top-five list with unbeaten 105 off 61 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14.

Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma has entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Orange Cap top-five list with unbeaten 105 off 61 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14. Rohit now has 261 runs in six games at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 167. Sharma has also hit 28 fours and 15 sixes so far in the tournament. Chennai all rounder Shivam Dube has also gained several placed to be at number six with 242 runs in six games at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 163. Dube has been in sublime form this season, hitting 20 fours and 15 sixes along with two fifties in the tournament. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli, with 319 runs, currently leads the list of batters scoring most runs league. Kohli, the current Orange Cap holder, has played six games so far and has hit two fifties and one hundred in those matches. The RCB veteran averages 103.33 at the moment in the IPL 2024 and already has the highest score of 113 not out. Kohli's strike rate is also a whooping 146.29. The batter has also hit 29 fours and 12 sixes and has been not out two times in five innings. Also Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's searing yorker to dismiss DC batter Prithvi Shaw in MI's maiden win Second on the list is Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag who is having a breakout IPL 2024 season with the bat. Parag has 284 runs in six matches he has played and has hit three fifties in them. His average stands tall at 71 while the strike rate is 155. Parag's highest score this season has been 84 not out. Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson is next with 264 runs to his name in five games so far. Samson has averaged 66 while his strike rate is 155. Samson also has three fifties to his name with a best of 82 not out. Rohit comes next and Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill with 255 runs in six games comes next with most runs in the ongoing IPL 2024. Gill's average this season has been 51 and a strike rate of 151. Gill has also hit one fifty and the highest score being 89 not out. Shivam Dube rounds of top-six with Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan next to him. The GT batter has 226 runs in six games at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 127. Sudharsan's highest score in the tournament so far has been 45.

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<p>Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be bracing for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batting juggernaut when they face each other in&nbsp;Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 15. The match will be played at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru where boundaries are on the shorter side.</p>

<p>SRH have been on fire with the bat this season in the five games they have played. SRH have crossed 200 twice in those matches, including hitting 277 against MI - the highest team total in the league's history. Hyderabad have three wins in five matches and currently sit fourth on the points table with six points. In the three wins, SRH batted first twice and chased once, while in the matches they lost, they defended once and chased once.</p>

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<p>SRH batting order is strong throughout with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma at the top, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram in the middle order, and Abdul Samad along with skipper Pat Cummins lower down the order. Their bowling has also been largely good with Cummins leading a pace attack which comprises Natarajan and Bhvuneshwar Kumar, with Umran Malik in reserve.</p>

<p>As for RCB, they have been going through a horrible season with five losses in six games. They currently are at the bottom of the table with just two points to their name. Bengaluru's Virat Kohli, however, is having a sensational run with the bat, having already scored 319 runs so far.</p>

<p>Apart from Kohli, RCB's batting has looked lacklustre, especially with the out-of-form Glenn Maxwell. However, skipper Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar have scored runs in the last match, hinting at their return to form. With Dinesh Karthik going strong in the lower order, RCB would be hoping for a turnaround.</p>

<p>Their bowling is also something that has let RCB down more often than not. With Mohammed Siraj having a below par season and no spinner able to pose a threat, Bengaluru would bank on their batters to do the bulk of lifting during the match against SRH.</p>


Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be bracing for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batting juggernaut when they face each other in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 15.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be bracing for SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batting juggernaut when they face each other in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 15. The match will be played at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru where boundaries are on the shorter side. SRH have been on fire with the bat this season in the five games they have played. SRH have crossed 200 twice in those matches, including hitting 277 against MI - the highest team total in the league's history. Hyderabad have three wins in five matches and currently sit fourth on the points table with six points. In the three wins, SRH batted first twice and chased once, while in the matches they lost, they defended once and chased once. Also Watch: MI's Rohit Sharma enters ELITE list with eighth T20 hundred during loss vs CSK SRH batting order is strong throughout with Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma at the top, Heinrich Klaasen and Aiden Markram in the middle order, and Abdul Samad along with skipper Pat Cummins lower down the order. Their bowling has also been largely good with Cummins leading a pace attack which comprises Natarajan and Bhvuneshwar Kumar, with Umran Malik in reserve. As for RCB, they have been going through a horrible season with five losses in six games. They currently are at the bottom of the table with just two points to their name. Bengaluru's Virat Kohli, however, is having a sensational run with the bat, having already scored 319 runs so far. Apart from Kohli, RCB's batting has looked lacklustre, especially with the out-of-form Glenn Maxwell. However, skipper Faf du Plessis and Rajat Patidar have scored runs in the last match, hinting at their return to form. With Dinesh Karthik going strong in the lower order, RCB would be hoping for a turnaround. Their bowling is also something that has let RCB down more often than not. With Mohammed Siraj having a below par season and no spinner able to pose a threat, Bengaluru would bank on their batters to do the bulk of lifting during the match against SRH.

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<p>Rajasthan Royals skipper and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson effected a MS Dhoni-esque run-out in the match against Punjab Kings during the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday (April 13). Samson collected a throw from mid-wicket area at a distance from the stumps but managed to throw the ball just in time to dislodge the bails and find the batter short.</p>

<p>The run-out happened in the 18th over of Punjab's batting when Ashutosh Sharma guided a ball from Yuzvendra Chahal deep into the field. The batters, Liam Livingstone and Sharma, completed the first run comfortably but Livingstone turned back for the second run. He reach down the pitch a few steps before returning back.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>By the time Livingstone turned back, Tanush Kotian had picked up the ball and fired a throw towards the striker-end. Samson, who collected the ball a few inches away from stumps, threw it on the stumps and Livingstone was found short upon review. Have a look at the video below:</p>

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<p>As for the match, PBKS eventually lost the thriller, second on the trot, as RR managed to chase the 148-run target with three wickets and one ball left. Punjab bowlers did well to make a match out of nothing but Rajasthan's West Indian duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell kept their cool to take Royals home.</p>

<p>Hetmyer scored unbeaten 27 off 10 balls while Powell scored 11 off 5 including two fours in the penultimate over as Rajasthan shook off their only loss of the season, which came in the last match against Gujarat Titans.</p>

<p>Earlier, Punjab kept losing wickets at regular interval with only Jitesh Sharma (29), Livingstone (21) and Sharma (31 off 16) being able to cross the 20-run mark. All five Rajasthan bowlers managed to take wickets as PBKS posted a below-par 147/8 in 20 overs.</p>

<p>This was Punjab's fourth loss in five matches as they currently sit at eighth place in the 10-team points table while Royals enjoy the top spot with five wins in six games.</p>


Rajasthan Royals skipper and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson effected a MS Dhoni-esque run-out in the match against Punjab Kings during the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday (April 13).

Rajasthan Royals skipper and wicketkeeper Sanju Samson effected a MS Dhoni-esque run-out in the match against Punjab Kings during the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday (April 13). Samson collected a throw from mid-wicket area at a distance from the stumps but managed to throw the ball just in time to dislodge the bails and find the batter short. The run-out happened in the 18th over of Punjab's batting when Ashutosh Sharma guided a ball from Yuzvendra Chahal deep into the field. The batters, Liam Livingstone and Sharma, completed the first run comfortably but Livingstone turned back for the second run. He reach down the pitch a few steps before returning back. Also Read: IPL 2024: Blow for PBKS as skipper Shikhar Dhawan out for 'seven-ten days' with injury, confirms coach Bangar By the time Livingstone turned back, Tanush Kotian had picked up the ball and fired a throw towards the striker-end. Samson, who collected the ball a few inches away from stumps, threw it on the stumps and Livingstone was found short upon review. Have a look at the video below: Sanju Samson (c) (wk) 🤯🔥pic.twitter.com/Stoubf9gL4 — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 13, 2024 × As for the match, PBKS eventually lost the thriller, second on the trot, as RR managed to chase the 148-run target with three wickets and one ball left. Punjab bowlers did well to make a match out of nothing but Rajasthan's West Indian duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell kept their cool to take Royals home. Hetmyer scored unbeaten 27 off 10 balls while Powell scored 11 off 5 including two fours in the penultimate over as Rajasthan shook off their only loss of the season, which came in the last match against Gujarat Titans. Earlier, Punjab kept losing wickets at regular interval with only Jitesh Sharma (29), Livingstone (21) and Sharma (31 off 16) being able to cross the 20-run mark. All five Rajasthan bowlers managed to take wickets as PBKS posted a below-par 147/8 in 20 overs. This was Punjab's fourth loss in five matches as they currently sit at eighth place in the 10-team points table while Royals enjoy the top spot with five wins in six games.

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<p>Punjab Kings (PBKS) coach Sanjay Bangar has confirmed that skipper Shikhar Dhawan is out for at least seven-ten days. Sam Curran was the stand-in captain in place of Dhawan during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals on April 13. Dhawan's injury is a setback to PBKS who are already struggling with four losses in six games.</p>

<p>"He's having a shoulder injury, so he is likely to be out for at least a couple of days, I would say," Bangar said after the loss against RR on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"Having an experienced opener, somebody like Shikhar, who has experience of playing on such wickets, becomes extremely crucial [for the team]. We have to wait and see how he responds to the treatment. At the moment, it seems that he could be out of action for at least seven-ten days," added the head coach.</p>

<p>Bangar also clarified that wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, who shot to prominence last season with his batting, wasn't the designated vice-captain and it was always going to be Curran who'd lead the side.</p>

<p>"It wasn't the case that Jitesh was the stand-in captain. We were very clear in our mind that if at all there had to be an opening, Sam Curran will be taking over and do the job as the captain," said Bangar.</p>

<p>As for the match, PBKS lost another thriller, second on the trot, as RR eventually chased the 148-run target with three wickets and one ball left. Punjab bowlers did well to make a match out of nothing but Rajasthan's West Indian duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell kept their cool to take Royals home.</p>

<p>Hetmyer scored unbeaten 27 off 10 balls while Powell scored 11 off 5 including two fours in the penultimate over as Rajasthan shook off their only loss of the season, which came in the last match against Gujarat Titans.</p>


Punjab Kings (PBKS) coach Sanjay Bangar has confirmed that skipper Shikhar Dhawan is out for at least seven-ten days. Sam Curran was the stand-in captain in place of Dhawan during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals on April 13.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) coach Sanjay Bangar has confirmed that skipper Shikhar Dhawan is out for at least seven-ten days. Sam Curran was the stand-in captain in place of Dhawan during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals on April 13. Dhawan's injury is a setback to PBKS who are already struggling with four losses in six games. "He's having a shoulder injury, so he is likely to be out for at least a couple of days, I would say," Bangar said after the loss against RR on Saturday. Also Read: Nepal batter Dipendra Singh Airee hits six sixes in an over; becomes third player to achieve feat in T20Is "Having an experienced opener, somebody like Shikhar, who has experience of playing on such wickets, becomes extremely crucial [for the team]. We have to wait and see how he responds to the treatment. At the moment, it seems that he could be out of action for at least seven-ten days," added the head coach. Bangar also clarified that wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma, who shot to prominence last season with his batting, wasn't the designated vice-captain and it was always going to be Curran who'd lead the side. "It wasn't the case that Jitesh was the stand-in captain. We were very clear in our mind that if at all there had to be an opening, Sam Curran will be taking over and do the job as the captain," said Bangar. As for the match, PBKS lost another thriller, second on the trot, as RR eventually chased the 148-run target with three wickets and one ball left. Punjab bowlers did well to make a match out of nothing but Rajasthan's West Indian duo of Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell kept their cool to take Royals home. Hetmyer scored unbeaten 27 off 10 balls while Powell scored 11 off 5 including two fours in the penultimate over as Rajasthan shook off their only loss of the season, which came in the last match against Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2024: Blow for PBKS as skipper Shikhar Dhawan out for 'seven-ten days' with injury, confirms coach Bangar

<p>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper and batter KL Rahul has created history by becoming the fifth Indian batter to hit 300 sixes in all T20s. Rahul reached the milestone during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 14.</p>

<p>Rahul, who hit two sixes in his innings of 39 off 27, now has exact 300 sixes in 217 T20 games. Ahead of him are, Suresh Raina (325 T20 sixes in 336 matches), MS Dhoni (328 sixes in 382 T20 games), Virat Kohli (383 sixes in 382 T20s), and Rohit Sharma (497 sixes in 431 matches).</p>

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<p>Of&nbsp;his 300 sixes, 178 have come in the IPL where he has played for multiple franchises before becoming LSG skipper. He has previously played for Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad as well since making his debut in 2013.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For India men's national T20 team, Rahul had turned up 72 times and has hit 99 sixes. His rest of 23 sixes have comes for Karnataka - the side he represents in India's domestic circuit.</p>

<p>In IPL, Rahul's best six-hitting season came in 2018 when he smashed 32 maximums in 14 games. He has also hit 30 sixes twice in the league: in 2021 and 2022.</p>

<p>As for the match against KKR, Lucknow kept losing wickets at regular intervals despite a modest run-rate. LSG were 111/5 in 15th over before Nicholas Pooran scored a handy 32-ball 45 to lift his team to 161/7 in 20 overs. Apart from Rahul and Pooran, Ayush Badoni managed to cross 20-run mark and scored 29 off 27.</p>

<p>For KKR, Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers with 3/28 in four overs. Apart from him, Vaibhav Arora, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, and Andre Russell also chipped in with one wicket each.</p>


Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper and batter KL Rahul has created history by becoming the fifth Indian batter to hit 300 sixes in all T20s. Rahul reached the milestone during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 14.

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper and batter KL Rahul has created history by becoming the fifth Indian batter to hit 300 sixes in all T20s. Rahul reached the milestone during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 14. Rahul, who hit two sixes in his innings of 39 off 27, now has exact 300 sixes in 217 T20 games. Ahead of him are, Suresh Raina (325 T20 sixes in 336 matches), MS Dhoni (328 sixes in 382 T20 games), Virat Kohli (383 sixes in 382 T20s), and Rohit Sharma (497 sixes in 431 matches). Also Watch: KKR's Ramandeep takes PARELLEL TO GROUND catch vs LSG; leaves owner SRK in awe Of his 300 sixes, 178 have come in the IPL where he has played for multiple franchises before becoming LSG skipper. He has previously played for Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad as well since making his debut in 2013. For India men's national T20 team, Rahul had turned up 72 times and has hit 99 sixes. His rest of 23 sixes have comes for Karnataka - the side he represents in India's domestic circuit. In IPL, Rahul's best six-hitting season came in 2018 when he smashed 32 maximums in 14 games. He has also hit 30 sixes twice in the league: in 2021 and 2022. As for the match against KKR, Lucknow kept losing wickets at regular intervals despite a modest run-rate. LSG were 111/5 in 15th over before Nicholas Pooran scored a handy 32-ball 45 to lift his team to 161/7 in 20 overs. Apart from Rahul and Pooran, Ayush Badoni managed to cross 20-run mark and scored 29 off 27. For KKR, Mitchell Starc was the pick of the bowlers with 3/28 in four overs. Apart from him, Vaibhav Arora, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, and Andre Russell also chipped in with one wicket each.

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<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player Ramandeep Singh took a stunning catch during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 14. LSG's Deepak Hooda had to go back after the sensational catch parallel to the ground.</p>

<p>The catch was taken in 5th over bowled by KKR's multi-million dollar pacer Mitchell Starc for the second LSG wicket inside the powerplay. Have a look at the wicket below:</p>

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<p>This was Starc's first of three wickets in the match. He also dismissed LSG's Nicholas Pooran in the last over of Lucknow's innings before shattering stumps of Arshad Khan on the last ball. Starc, bought for nearly $3 million in the auction by KKR, finished with 3/28 in four overs - his best in the season so far.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-brian-lara-hypes-mis-superlative-suryakumar-ahead-of-chennai-tie-at-wankhede-711180">Brian Lara hypes MI's superlative Suryakumar ahead of Chennai tie at Wankhede</a></p>

<p>As for the match against KKR, Lucknow kept losing wickets at regular interval despite a modest run-rate. LSG were 111/5 in 15th over before Nicholas Pooran scored a handy 32-ball 45 to lift his team to 161/7 in 20 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the top, LSG skipper KL Rahul scored 39 off 27 and during his stay, he became the fifth Indian batter to hit 300 or more sixes in all T20s</p>

<p>Rahul, who hit two sixes in his innings, now has exact 300 sixes in 217 T20 games. Ahead of him are, Suresh Raina (325 T20 sixes in 336 matches), MS Dhoni (328 sixes in 382 T20 games), Virat Kohli (383 sixes in 382 T20s), and Rohit Sharma (497 sixes in 431 matches).</p>

<p>Of&nbsp;his 300 sixes, 178 have come in the IPL where he has played for multiple franchises before becoming LSG skipper. He has previously played for Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad as well since making his debut in 2013.&nbsp;</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player Ramandeep Singh took a stunning catch during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 14.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) player Ramandeep Singh took a stunning catch during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on April 14. LSG's Deepak Hooda had to go back after the sensational catch parallel to the ground. The catch was taken in 5th over bowled by KKR's multi-million dollar pacer Mitchell Starc for the second LSG wicket inside the powerplay. Have a look at the wicket below: Ramandeep plucks a blinder and #LSG are 2️⃣ down! #IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #KKRvLSG pic.twitter.com/CeOIG5IP0F — JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 14, 2024 × This was Starc's first of three wickets in the match. He also dismissed LSG's Nicholas Pooran in the last over of Lucknow's innings before shattering stumps of Arshad Khan on the last ball. Starc, bought for nearly $3 million in the auction by KKR, finished with 3/28 in four overs - his best in the season so far. Also Read: Brian Lara hypes MI's superlative Suryakumar ahead of Chennai tie at Wankhede As for the match against KKR, Lucknow kept losing wickets at regular interval despite a modest run-rate. LSG were 111/5 in 15th over before Nicholas Pooran scored a handy 32-ball 45 to lift his team to 161/7 in 20 overs. At the top, LSG skipper KL Rahul scored 39 off 27 and during his stay, he became the fifth Indian batter to hit 300 or more sixes in all T20s Rahul, who hit two sixes in his innings, now has exact 300 sixes in 217 T20 games. Ahead of him are, Suresh Raina (325 T20 sixes in 336 matches), MS Dhoni (328 sixes in 382 T20 games), Virat Kohli (383 sixes in 382 T20s), and Rohit Sharma (497 sixes in 431 matches). Of his 300 sixes, 178 have come in the IPL where he has played for multiple franchises before becoming LSG skipper. He has previously played for Kings XI Punjab, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and SunRisers Hyderabad as well since making his debut in 2013.

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