<p>Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni has dropped a bomb regarding his IPL future. On Tuesday (October 5), the 40-year-old CSK legend stated that his ardent fans will get to bid him farewell as the superstar Indian cricketer plans to play his last IPL game in Chennai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"When it comes to farewell, you can still come and se play me for CSK and that can be my farewell game. So, you will still get that opportunity to bid me farewell. Hopefully, we will come to see Chennai and play my last game over there and we can meet fans there," Dhoni said while interacting with fans during the 75th year celebrations of India Cements.</p>

<p>The CSK wicketkeeper-batsman also opened up on why he chose India's landmark date, i.e. August 15, to call it quits from international cricket in 2020. In this regard, he stated, "It can't be a better day than that, 15th of August."</p>

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<p>Dhoni is currently leading the three-time champions CSK in the IPL 2021 second and final leg, in the UAE. For the unversed, the Yellow Army have already qualified for the playoffs -- after a disastrous campaign in IPL 2020 -- and will hope to pull off a top-two finish with a win in their last group stage encounter, versus Punjab Kings (PBKS).&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhoni will be eager to return back to his second-home, i.e. Chennai, and sign off in yellow jersey&nbsp;on a high at the iconic M. Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2022. He hasn't got a chance to represent CSK on their home ground after IPL 2019. IPL 2020 was held entirely in the UAE whereas the first leg of IPL 14 saw CSK play all their games outside Chennai before the final leg once again moved to the UAE.</p>

<p>Dhoni has amassed 4,716 runs in the IPL -- playing for CSK in every season barring the 2016 and 2017 editions, respectively -- and also has a total of 163 dismissals behind the stumps.</p>


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni has dropped a bomb regarding his IPL future. On Tuesday (October 5), the 40-year-old CSK legend stated that his ardent fans will get to bid him farewell as the superstar Indian cricketer plans to play his last IPL game in Chennai.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni has dropped a bomb regarding his IPL future. On Tuesday (October 5), the 40-year-old CSK legend stated that his ardent fans will get to bid him farewell as the superstar Indian cricketer plans to play his last IPL game in Chennai. "When it comes to farewell, you can still come and se play me for CSK and that can be my farewell game. So, you will still get that opportunity to bid me farewell. Hopefully, we will come to see Chennai and play my last game over there and we can meet fans there," Dhoni said while interacting with fans during the 75th year celebrations of India Cements. The CSK wicketkeeper-batsman also opened up on why he chose India's landmark date, i.e. August 15, to call it quits from international cricket in 2020. In this regard, he stated, "It can't be a better day than that, 15th of August." ALSO READ | Will MS Dhoni-led CSK win IPL 2021 with a fragile middle-order? Brad Hogg answers fan's query Dhoni is currently leading the three-time champions CSK in the IPL 2021 second and final leg, in the UAE. For the unversed, the Yellow Army have already qualified for the playoffs -- after a disastrous campaign in IPL 2020 -- and will hope to pull off a top-two finish with a win in their last group stage encounter, versus Punjab Kings (PBKS). ALSO READ | 'It is unfair to......' - Aakash Chopra comes in support of under-fire CSK skipper MS Dhoni after poor outing vs DC Dhoni will be eager to return back to his second-home, i.e. Chennai, and sign off in yellow jersey on a high at the iconic M. Chidambaram Stadium in IPL 2022. He hasn't got a chance to represent CSK on their home ground after IPL 2019. IPL 2020 was held entirely in the UAE whereas the first leg of IPL 14 saw CSK play all their games outside Chennai before the final leg once again moved to the UAE. Dhoni has amassed 4,716 runs in the IPL -- playing for CSK in every season barring the 2016 and 2017 editions, respectively -- and also has a total of 163 dismissals behind the stumps.

August 15 again? MS Dhoni drops a bomb on his IPL future, says you can bid me farewell in Chennai

<p>It's a dream for thousands of young and budding cricketers across the country to get a chance to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the best T20 leagues in the world, IPL has over the years provided the stage for several youngsters to rub shoulders with the best in the business and make a name for themselves.</p>

<p>IPL 2021 has been no different as a number of youngsters have been impressing with their performances in the league. The latest youngster to catch the attention of many was Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik, who made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday.</p>

<p>It was an excellent debut for Malik, who impressed with sheer pace and skills. He bowled consistently at a good pace and went on to clock&nbsp;151.03 kmph in his very first over to set the record for the fastest ball bowled by an Indian bowler so far this season.</p>

<p>Following his debut, Malik, who hails from Jammu &amp; Kashmir,recieved a special message&nbsp;from his family members. The 21-year-old was seen getting emotional as he watched the video message from his family members along with his SRH teammates after the game against KKR. SRH shared a video of the pacer's reaction on social media.</p>

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<p>The post recieved a lot of congratulatory messages from all corners. Former SRH captain and star batsman David Warner also dropped a comment for Malik and wrote, “So beautiful this awesome to see."</p>

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<p>England batsman Jonny Bairstow, who is also a part of the SRH squad but pulled out of the second leg of IPL 2021, also congratulated the 21-year-old Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler. “This is what it’s all about! huge congratulations,” he wrote.</p>

<p>Malik finished with figures of 0/27 in his four overs against KKR on his debut and bowled as many as 11 out of his 24 legal deliveries over 145 kmph to showcase his talent on the biggest stage. SRH are out of the race for playoffs but have two games remaining in the competition. Malik will be hopeful of picking up his maiden wicket in the IPL if he gets a chance in the next two games.</p>

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It's a dream for thousands of young and budding cricketers across the country to get a chance to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the best T20 leagues in the world, IPL has over the years provided the stage for several youngsters to rub shoulders with the best in the business and make a name for themselves.

It's a dream for thousands of young and budding cricketers across the country to get a chance to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL). One of the best T20 leagues in the world, IPL has over the years provided the stage for several youngsters to rub shoulders with the best in the business and make a name for themselves. IPL 2021 has been no different as a number of youngsters have been impressing with their performances in the league. The latest youngster to catch the attention of many was Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik, who made his IPL debut against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday. It was an excellent debut for Malik, who impressed with sheer pace and skills. He bowled consistently at a good pace and went on to clock 151.03 kmph in his very first over to set the record for the fastest ball bowled by an Indian bowler so far this season. Following his debut, Malik, who hails from Jammu & Kashmir,recieved a special message from his family members. The 21-year-old was seen getting emotional as he watched the video message from his family members along with his SRH teammates after the game against KKR. SRH shared a video of the pacer's reaction on social media. Watch video: When you make it to one of the biggest stages in Cricket, your family can be nothing but proud. #OrangeArmy #OrangeOrNothing #IPL2021 #UmranMalik pic.twitter.com/6NsH5CXbVz — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) October 5, 2021 × The post recieved a lot of congratulatory messages from all corners. Former SRH captain and star batsman David Warner also dropped a comment for Malik and wrote, “So beautiful this awesome to see." Also Read: SRH pacer Umran Malik a product of tennis-ball cricket, had no formal coaching in initial years: J&K captain Parvez Rasool England batsman Jonny Bairstow, who is also a part of the SRH squad but pulled out of the second leg of IPL 2021, also congratulated the 21-year-old Jammu and Kashmir fast bowler. “This is what it’s all about! huge congratulations,” he wrote. Malik finished with figures of 0/27 in his four overs against KKR on his debut and bowled as many as 11 out of his 24 legal deliveries over 145 kmph to showcase his talent on the biggest stage. SRH are out of the race for playoffs but have two games remaining in the competition. Malik will be hopeful of picking up his maiden wicket in the IPL if he gets a chance in the next two games.

[VIDEO] SRH pacer Umran Malik gets emotional as family members send special message for him after impressive IPL debut

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to add two new teams to the Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2022 season. The legal tenders for the auction of the two new teams are already on the table and the bidding war is expected to take place soon. Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Ness Wadia recently gave some insights on the addition of the two new sides in the cash-rich league.</p>

<p>Wadia claimed the new teams are expected to be sold at around 50 to 75% more of the current base price set by the BCCI. The Indian cricket board has set the base price of the new IPL teams at Rs 2000 crore (INR 20 billion) each. However, Wadia expects the price to go up to INR 30,000 to 35,000 crore (INR 30-35 billion).</p>

<p>"The value of each of the new teams should be 50 to 75% more than the base price of Rs 2000 cr. I think each team would go for a minimum of 3,000 to 3,500 cr," Wadia was quoted as saying in an interview with <em>Times of India.</em></p>

<p>With the addition of the two new sides in IPL, the number of matches will increase significantly from the next season. The BCCI is also expected to receive a huge influx of cash through the auction of the new teams as well as the media rights which are set to be revised soon.</p>

<p>"I'm excited about two new teams coming in because it will add a new dimension to the league. It will bring in a much wider base of viewership. And it will strengthen the IPL, which is already the greatest cricket league in the world and one of the greatest leagues in world sport. I believe that it will add a lot of opportunity to not only several other cricketers, but will bring in a lot of income to coaching staff and owners. It'll be economically beneficial to all those who participate in the IPL. It will provide employment. More importantly, it will enhance the number of games in the IPL, so the fans will get a lot more cricket to watch," Wadia said.</p>

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<p>BCCI will also stage the mega auction for all ten teams after getting the new sides on board ahead of the 2022 season. The mega auction will provide the perfect platform for all ten sides to build/rebuild their squads after assessing their strengths and weaknesses. Wadia expects the mega auction to take place in December this year.</p>

<p>"It (the mega player auction) should be fair and equitable, especially to the two new teams coming in. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens from that perspective," said the Punjab Kings co-owner.</p>

<p>Punjab Kings are expected to be one of the busiest&nbsp;teams at the mega auction as they will be looking to revamp their squad after failing to make it to the playoffs once again this season. Punjab Kings are yet to win their maiden IPL trophy.</p>


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to add two new teams to the Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2022 season. The legal tenders for the auction of the two new teams are already on the table and the bidding war is expected to take place soon.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is all set to add two new teams to the Indian Premier League (IPL) from the 2022 season. The legal tenders for the auction of the two new teams are already on the table and the bidding war is expected to take place soon. Punjab Kings (PBKS) co-owner Ness Wadia recently gave some insights on the addition of the two new sides in the cash-rich league. Wadia claimed the new teams are expected to be sold at around 50 to 75% more of the current base price set by the BCCI. The Indian cricket board has set the base price of the new IPL teams at Rs 2000 crore (INR 20 billion) each. However, Wadia expects the price to go up to INR 30,000 to 35,000 crore (INR 30-35 billion). "The value of each of the new teams should be 50 to 75% more than the base price of Rs 2000 cr. I think each team would go for a minimum of 3,000 to 3,500 cr," Wadia was quoted as saying in an interview with Times of India. With the addition of the two new sides in IPL, the number of matches will increase significantly from the next season. The BCCI is also expected to receive a huge influx of cash through the auction of the new teams as well as the media rights which are set to be revised soon. "I'm excited about two new teams coming in because it will add a new dimension to the league. It will bring in a much wider base of viewership. And it will strengthen the IPL, which is already the greatest cricket league in the world and one of the greatest leagues in world sport. I believe that it will add a lot of opportunity to not only several other cricketers, but will bring in a lot of income to coaching staff and owners. It'll be economically beneficial to all those who participate in the IPL. It will provide employment. More importantly, it will enhance the number of games in the IPL, so the fans will get a lot more cricket to watch," Wadia said. Also Read: IPL 2021 playoffs qualification scenario explained: Can Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings still qualify BCCI will also stage the mega auction for all ten teams after getting the new sides on board ahead of the 2022 season. The mega auction will provide the perfect platform for all ten sides to build/rebuild their squads after assessing their strengths and weaknesses. Wadia expects the mega auction to take place in December this year. "It (the mega player auction) should be fair and equitable, especially to the two new teams coming in. I'm looking forward to seeing what happens from that perspective," said the Punjab Kings co-owner. Punjab Kings are expected to be one of the busiest teams at the mega auction as they will be looking to revamp their squad after failing to make it to the playoffs once again this season. Punjab Kings are yet to win their maiden IPL trophy.

New IPL teams likely to be sold for INR 30-35 billion, mega auction can take place in December: Punjab Kings co-owner

<p>Young Shubman Gill hit a fine half century after an impressive display by the bowlers to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a six-wicket win over Sunrisres Hyderabad and keep their IPL play-offs hopes alive here on Sunday.</p>

<p>KKR first produced a clinical bowling effort to restrict SRH to a below-par 115 for eight and then rode on Gill's 57 off 51 balls to reach home comfortably.</p>

<p>The win consolidated KKR's position at the fourth place in the standings with 12 points from 13 games.</p>

<p>With three play-off berths already taken by Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, the race is on for the fourth and final spot between KKR, Rajasthan Royals and defending champions Mumbai Indians while Punjab Kings are all but out of the tournament.</p>

<p>Defending a small total, SRH bowlers were right on their money from the word go as KKR batsmen struggled to force the pace of the innings.</p>

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<p>The opening duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jason Holder were accurate upfront, while debutant Umran Malik's raw pace troubled Gill and Nitish Rana (25) in the middle overs.</p>

<p>Rashid Khan too created enough problems for the KKR batsmen, while Siddharth Kaul was incisive with his line and length, making it difficult for opposition batsmen to open their arms.</p>

<p>Venkatesh Iyer (8) and Rahul Tripathi (7) fell to Holder and Rashid in quick succession after which Gill and Rana found it difficult to rotate the strike as the asking rate climbed up with KKR reaching 44 for 2 at the halfway mark.</p>

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<p>With Rana struggling to get going, Gill took the onus on himself to break the shackles and he did it by smacking Holder for two boundaries in the 12th over to bring down the equation to 53 off 42 balls.</p>

<p>Gill continued his attacking instinct and struck Malik for back-to-back boundaries in the next over to ease out the chase.</p>

<p>Gill and Rana looked at ease to finish off the chase before the former flicked one straight to Holder at long-on off Kaul's bowling.</p>

<p>The match witnessed some tense moment when Rana was dismissed in the 18th over but Dinesh Karthik (18 not out) and Eoin Morgan (2 not out) closed down the chase with two balls to spare.</p>

<p>Earlier, SRH skipper Kane Williamson's decision to bat first backfired as they lost wickets at regular intervals, failing to counter KKR's incisive bowling, especially of Tim Southee and the spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine.</p>

<p>Already out of contention for a play-offs berth, SRH witnessed a horrible start to their innings, losing Wriddhiman Saha for a duck in the second ball, LBW to Southee.</p>

<p>Jason Roy (10) was the next to follow, caught by Southee off Shivam Mavi in the fourth over.</p>

<p>Skipper Williamson (26 off 21) tried to resurrect the innings and was looking good before he was run out by Shakib Al Hasan with SRH scoreboard reading 38 for three in 6.5 overs.</p>

<p>Once Williamson departed, it was a struggle for SRH batsmen even though Priyam Garg (21) and Abdul Samad (25) tried to forge a partnership.</p>

<p>Garg was holed out at deep midwicket to Rahul Tripathi off Chakravarthy, while Jason Holder (2) fell to the same bowler in his next over.</p>

<p>Samad tried his best to pick up the tempo in the last five overs, hitting three lusty sixes but eventually perished in search of quick runs, caught by Shubman Gill of Southee's bowling.</p>

<p>Bhuvneshwar Kumar (7 not out) and Siddharth Kaul (7 not out) remained unbeaten in a 12-run ninth-wicket partnership.</p>

<p>The spin duo of Shakib (1/20) and Narine were brilliant in the middle overs as SRH batsmen found the going tough against them.</p>

<p>While Narine returned wicketless, he was economical, finishing with impressive figures of 4-0-12-0.</p>

<p>Southee (2/26), Mavi (2/29) and Chakravarthy (2/26) shared six wickets among them.</p>


Young Shubman Gill hit a fine half century after an impressive display by the bowlers to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a six-wicket win over Sunrisres Hyderabad and keep their IPL play-offs hopes alive here on Sunday.

Young Shubman Gill hit a fine half century after an impressive display by the bowlers to guide Kolkata Knight Riders to a six-wicket win over Sunrisres Hyderabad and keep their IPL play-offs hopes alive here on Sunday. KKR first produced a clinical bowling effort to restrict SRH to a below-par 115 for eight and then rode on Gill's 57 off 51 balls to reach home comfortably. The win consolidated KKR's position at the fourth place in the standings with 12 points from 13 games. With three play-off berths already taken by Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, the race is on for the fourth and final spot between KKR, Rajasthan Royals and defending champions Mumbai Indians while Punjab Kings are all but out of the tournament. Defending a small total, SRH bowlers were right on their money from the word go as KKR batsmen struggled to force the pace of the innings. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virat Kohli 'feels amazing' says playoff qualification should give RCB motivation to play fearlessly The opening duo of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jason Holder were accurate upfront, while debutant Umran Malik's raw pace troubled Gill and Nitish Rana (25) in the middle overs. Rashid Khan too created enough problems for the KKR batsmen, while Siddharth Kaul was incisive with his line and length, making it difficult for opposition batsmen to open their arms. Venkatesh Iyer (8) and Rahul Tripathi (7) fell to Holder and Rashid in quick succession after which Gill and Rana found it difficult to rotate the strike as the asking rate climbed up with KKR reaching 44 for 2 at the halfway mark. 6⃣th win of the season @KKRiders! 👏 👏 A comfortable victory for @Eoin16 & Co. as they beat #SRH by 6⃣ wickets 👍 👍 #VIVOIPL #KKRvSRH Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/Z5rRXTNps5 pic.twitter.com/lQINO8DijE — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 3, 2021 × With Rana struggling to get going, Gill took the onus on himself to break the shackles and he did it by smacking Holder for two boundaries in the 12th over to bring down the equation to 53 off 42 balls. Gill continued his attacking instinct and struck Malik for back-to-back boundaries in the next over to ease out the chase. Gill and Rana looked at ease to finish off the chase before the former flicked one straight to Holder at long-on off Kaul's bowling. The match witnessed some tense moment when Rana was dismissed in the 18th over but Dinesh Karthik (18 not out) and Eoin Morgan (2 not out) closed down the chase with two balls to spare. Earlier, SRH skipper Kane Williamson's decision to bat first backfired as they lost wickets at regular intervals, failing to counter KKR's incisive bowling, especially of Tim Southee and the spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine. Already out of contention for a play-offs berth, SRH witnessed a horrible start to their innings, losing Wriddhiman Saha for a duck in the second ball, LBW to Southee. Jason Roy (10) was the next to follow, caught by Southee off Shivam Mavi in the fourth over. Skipper Williamson (26 off 21) tried to resurrect the innings and was looking good before he was run out by Shakib Al Hasan with SRH scoreboard reading 38 for three in 6.5 overs. Once Williamson departed, it was a struggle for SRH batsmen even though Priyam Garg (21) and Abdul Samad (25) tried to forge a partnership. Garg was holed out at deep midwicket to Rahul Tripathi off Chakravarthy, while Jason Holder (2) fell to the same bowler in his next over. Samad tried his best to pick up the tempo in the last five overs, hitting three lusty sixes but eventually perished in search of quick runs, caught by Shubman Gill of Southee's bowling. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (7 not out) and Siddharth Kaul (7 not out) remained unbeaten in a 12-run ninth-wicket partnership. The spin duo of Shakib (1/20) and Narine were brilliant in the middle overs as SRH batsmen found the going tough against them. While Narine returned wicketless, he was economical, finishing with impressive figures of 4-0-12-0. Southee (2/26), Mavi (2/29) and Chakravarthy (2/26) shared six wickets among them.

IPL 2021: Shubman Gill, bowlers guide KKR to 6-wicket win over SRH, keep 4th spot intact

<p>With a bowling speed of over 150kmph, cricketer Umran Malik from Jammu and Kashmir set a record in the ongoing IPL. The cricket association, his colleagues and family celebrated this feat of Malik.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Umran Malik made his debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday (October 03). The team was playing against the &nbsp;Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''It's great news for the cricket and especially for the cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir. Umran has proven that if you have the will, you can achieve whatever you want to. 150kmph might sound easy but this is a very big achievement for Umran as well as all JK cricketers.'' said Parvez Rasool, International Cricket Player from Kashmir.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-is-the-boss-of-chennai-dale-steyn-explains-why-csk-skipper-might-not-retire-from-ipl-this-year-418178">'MS Dhoni is the boss of Chennai': Dale Steyn explains why CSK skipper might not retire from IPL this year</a></strong></p>

<p>The pacer from New Zealand Lockie Ferguson has bowled the fastest delivery of the IPL 2021 so far, at 152.75 kph. Mohammed Siraj was the fastest among the Indian bowlers&nbsp;with 145.97 kph. However, Umran pipped him with a delivery of over 150 kph to hold the record for the fastest ball by an Indian bowler in IPL 2021 so far.</p>

<p>Umran was taken in as a short term replacement for T Natarajan. He was also a part of the Hyderabad contingent as a net bowler. He has previously played one T20 and List A match for Jammu and Kashmir and has picked up a total of four wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The family of Umran Malik celebrated his success in the debut match. The father says he always knew that Umran would make him proud. He has always dreamt of seeing him in the Indian cricket team.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''My child has made a name for me and the whole country. It's the best news I have heard ever. We all were watching the match together. We were a little scared that it was his debut match and he might be tense. But he broke a record and that made us extremely happy.'' said Abdul Rashid Malik, Father of Umran. &nbsp;</p>

<p>He also added that ''We have always been supportive of him playing cricket. He is my only son and I have always supported him. I always taught him that he has to make it to the Indian National Cricket Team. And It's his dream to be a player in the Indian team.''</p>

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<p>The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir praised Umran Malik for his performance. '' Heartiest congratulations to Umran Malik on IPL debut today from the Sunrisers Hyderabad Team. You have made the entire Jammu and Kashmir proud. You are the inspiration for many young cricketers. Best wishes for your cricket career'' said a tweet by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.</p>


With a bowling speed of over 150kmph, cricketer Umran Malik from Jammu and Kashmir set a record in the ongoing IPL. The cricket association, his colleagues and family celebrated this feat of Malik.

With a bowling speed of over 150kmph, cricketer Umran Malik from Jammu and Kashmir set a record in the ongoing IPL. The cricket association, his colleagues and family celebrated this feat of Malik. Umran Malik made his debut with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday (October 03). The team was playing against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Dubai. ''It's great news for the cricket and especially for the cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir. Umran has proven that if you have the will, you can achieve whatever you want to. 150kmph might sound easy but this is a very big achievement for Umran as well as all JK cricketers.'' said Parvez Rasool, International Cricket Player from Kashmir. Also Read: 'MS Dhoni is the boss of Chennai': Dale Steyn explains why CSK skipper might not retire from IPL this year The pacer from New Zealand Lockie Ferguson has bowled the fastest delivery of the IPL 2021 so far, at 152.75 kph. Mohammed Siraj was the fastest among the Indian bowlers with 145.97 kph. However, Umran pipped him with a delivery of over 150 kph to hold the record for the fastest ball by an Indian bowler in IPL 2021 so far. Umran was taken in as a short term replacement for T Natarajan. He was also a part of the Hyderabad contingent as a net bowler. He has previously played one T20 and List A match for Jammu and Kashmir and has picked up a total of four wickets. The family of Umran Malik celebrated his success in the debut match. The father says he always knew that Umran would make him proud. He has always dreamt of seeing him in the Indian cricket team. Also Read: He has left his teacher behind now: Virender Sehwag praises Rishabh Pant as DC skipper faces mentor MS Dhoni ''My child has made a name for me and the whole country. It's the best news I have heard ever. We all were watching the match together. We were a little scared that it was his debut match and he might be tense. But he broke a record and that made us extremely happy.'' said Abdul Rashid Malik, Father of Umran. He also added that ''We have always been supportive of him playing cricket. He is my only son and I have always supported him. I always taught him that he has to make it to the Indian National Cricket Team. And It's his dream to be a player in the Indian team.'' Heartiest congratulations to Umran Malik on IPL debut today from the Sunrisers Hyderabad Team. You have made the entire Jammu Kashmir proud. You are the inspiration for many young cricketers. Best wishes for your cricket career ahead. pic.twitter.com/Aau4ZcGNKh — Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) October 3, 2021 × The Lt Governor of Jammu and Kashmir praised Umran Malik for his performance. '' Heartiest congratulations to Umran Malik on IPL debut today from the Sunrisers Hyderabad Team. You have made the entire Jammu and Kashmir proud. You are the inspiration for many young cricketers. Best wishes for your cricket career'' said a tweet by Lt Governor Manoj Sinha.

Cricketer Umran Malik sets record in IPL, Jammu Kashmir celebrates his success

<p>West Indies cricketers Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard engaged in friendly banter on an Instagram Post. From playing together for Windies to playing against in the Indian Premier League, both the players enjoy a great&nbsp;camaraderie.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While celebrating the birthday of his son, Bravo took to Instagram and posted a picture of his firstborn DJ Bravo Jr and captioned, "Today is your day! my firstborn son Djbravo jr happy birthday, daddy love you, Love you! #8 I’m sure u will have a great day lots of cake and ice cream."</p>

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<p>In the comment section, Pollard congratulated Bravo's son on his special day, he wrote, "happy bday young bravo".&nbsp;</p>

<p>To which Bravo replied, "your son-in-law".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Pollard then asked Bravo&nbsp;to "stop dreaming".</p>

<p>And today's friendly banter was a visual treat for the fans as the post soon gain a lot of traction.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>The two are great friends of each other. Lately, Bravo had said how he convinced&nbsp;Mumbai Indians to sign Pollard. Mumbai Indians Twitter handle had even acknowledged Bravo as the "agent".&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Take a look at the post:</strong></p>

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<p>And we all know how signing&nbsp;Pollard turned out to be for the five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians. Both the players are currently in UAE to play for their respective IPL teams. After IPL, both the players will join the West Indies squad to prepare and train for the upcoming T20I World Cup tournament, which will begin on October 17 in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 14th season of the cash-rich tournament was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. After the emergence of multiple Covid cases in the bio-bubbles, the tournament was halted midway through the season when it was underway in India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The matches are being played following strict COIVD-19 measures. The BCCI has decided to do away with contact tracing devices for the UAE leg. Although fans are allowed in the stadium, but in a limited capacity.&nbsp;</p>


West Indies cricketers Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard engaged in friendly banter on an Instagram Post. From playing together for Windies to playing against in the Indian Premier League, both the players enjoy a great camaraderie.

West Indies cricketers Dwayne Bravo and Kieron Pollard engaged in friendly banter on an Instagram Post. From playing together for Windies to playing against in the Indian Premier League, both the players enjoy a great camaraderie. While celebrating the birthday of his son, Bravo took to Instagram and posted a picture of his firstborn DJ Bravo Jr and captioned, "Today is your day! my firstborn son Djbravo jr happy birthday, daddy love you, Love you! #8 I’m sure u will have a great day lots of cake and ice cream." In pics: Wait, what? Reliving some UNMISSABLE umpiring howlers in IPL View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dwayne Bravo Aka Mr. Champion🏆 (@djbravo47) × In the comment section, Pollard congratulated Bravo's son on his special day, he wrote, "happy bday young bravo". To which Bravo replied, "your son-in-law". Pollard then asked Bravo to "stop dreaming". And today's friendly banter was a visual treat for the fans as the post soon gain a lot of traction. The two are great friends of each other. Lately, Bravo had said how he convinced Mumbai Indians to sign Pollard. Mumbai Indians Twitter handle had even acknowledged Bravo as the "agent". Take a look at the post: Thank you, agent @DJBravo47! 💙#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians @KieronPollard55 pic.twitter.com/yFXQjkUVJg — Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) May 12, 2021 × And we all know how signing Pollard turned out to be for the five-time IPL winners Mumbai Indians. Both the players are currently in UAE to play for their respective IPL teams. After IPL, both the players will join the West Indies squad to prepare and train for the upcoming T20I World Cup tournament, which will begin on October 17 in UAE. The 14th season of the cash-rich tournament was postponed in May this year in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. After the emergence of multiple Covid cases in the bio-bubbles, the tournament was halted midway through the season when it was underway in India. The matches are being played following strict COIVD-19 measures. The BCCI has decided to do away with contact tracing devices for the UAE leg. Although fans are allowed in the stadium, but in a limited capacity.

'Stop dreaming': Dwayne Bravo engages in hilarious banter with Kieron Pollard over his son's birthday

<p>An elated Virat Kohli said that he&nbsp;"feels amazing" after his side, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling clash on Sunday (October 3) to secure their place in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League's playoffs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Australian batter Glenn Maxwell's stunning 57 off 33 balls and Devdutt Padikkal's 40 helped Bangalore to put up 164 for seven from their 20 overs in Sharjah. Despite, Mayank Agarwal (57) and captain KL Rahul (39) efforts, Punjab fell short and failed to reach the target.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation said, "After 2011, we haven't done it with games to spare. Eight wins out of 12 games is a great campaign. We have two more opportunities to finish in the top two. Should give us the motivation to play even more fearlessly."</p>

<p>"The first huddle for any team is qualification. We still have areas to improve so that we work on those areas and get into the top 2. It wasn't an easy wicket," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Praising the team, Virat said, "An IPL campaign is as good as the team plays the way they do. If the players don't step up, the campaign can move away quickly. This year the guys have taken the ownership and responsibility."</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/what-a-joke-twitter-baffled-after-third-umpire-makes-a-blunder-to-hand-devdutt-padikkal-lifeline-in-rcb-vs-pbks-clash-417931">'What a joke': Twitter baffled after third umpire makes a blunder to hand Devdutt Padikkal lifeline in RCB vs PBKS clash</a></strong></p>

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<p>During the match, Punjab were off to a brilliant start as the opening pair put on 91 for the first wicket and Punjab seemed on target for an upset win. But spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took three key wickets — Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Sarfaraz Khan, for a golden duck — at a cost of just 29 runs to give Bangalore the advantage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Punjab needed 27 off the last two overs but bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel kept big hitter Moises Henriques in check as they gave away just 20.&nbsp;</p>


An elated Virat Kohli said that he "feels amazing" after his side, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling clash on Sunday (October 3) to secure their place in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League's playoffs.

An elated Virat Kohli said that he "feels amazing" after his side, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings by six runs in a thrilling clash on Sunday (October 3) to secure their place in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League's playoffs. Australian batter Glenn Maxwell's stunning 57 off 33 balls and Devdutt Padikkal's 40 helped Bangalore to put up 164 for seven from their 20 overs in Sharjah. Despite, Mayank Agarwal (57) and captain KL Rahul (39) efforts, Punjab fell short and failed to reach the target. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli's RCB becomes third team to qualify for IPL 2021 playoffs after 6-run win over Punjab Kings Virat Kohli in the post-match presentation said, "After 2011, we haven't done it with games to spare. Eight wins out of 12 games is a great campaign. We have two more opportunities to finish in the top two. Should give us the motivation to play even more fearlessly." "The first huddle for any team is qualification. We still have areas to improve so that we work on those areas and get into the top 2. It wasn't an easy wicket," he added. Praising the team, Virat said, "An IPL campaign is as good as the team plays the way they do. If the players don't step up, the campaign can move away quickly. This year the guys have taken the ownership and responsibility." ALSO READ | 'What a joke': Twitter baffled after third umpire makes a blunder to hand Devdutt Padikkal lifeline in RCB vs PBKS clash .@RCBTweets march into #VIVOIPL Playoffs! 👏 👏 The @imVkohli-led unit beat #PBKS by 6 runs & become the third team to reach the playoffs. 👍 👍 #RCBvPBKS Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/0E5ehhSWRx pic.twitter.com/IHn4PanHwX — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 3, 2021 × During the match, Punjab were off to a brilliant start as the opening pair put on 91 for the first wicket and Punjab seemed on target for an upset win. But spinner Yuzvendra Chahal took three key wickets — Agarwal, Nicholas Pooran and Sarfaraz Khan, for a golden duck — at a cost of just 29 runs to give Bangalore the advantage. Punjab needed 27 off the last two overs but bowlers Mohammed Siraj and Harshal Patel kept big hitter Moises Henriques in check as they gave away just 20.

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli 'feels amazing', says playoff qualification should give RCB motivation to play fearlessly

<p>Match 47 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the in-form MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on the inexperienced Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday evening (October 2). The game will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p>The pitches at Abu Dhabi have been slow and tricky surfaces to bat on. While CSK have adapted and remained consistent in wherever they've played, RR have been the opposite with many of their batters not applying themselves in the middle. On the other hand, their bowling lack variety, as opposed to the Yellow Army. Thus, they have a herculean task to stop CSK's unbeaten run in the UAE leg, who have already qualified and will aim to continue with their winning streak and end on the top-two. For the unversed, this will also be Dhoni's 200th match as captain in the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dhoni-was-very-angry-virender-sehwag-recalls-incident-when-dhoni-scolded-ashwin-for-on-field-behaviour-in-ipl-417505">'Dhoni was very angry...': Virender Sehwag recalls incident when Dhoni scolded Ashwin for on-field behaviour in IPL</a></strong></p>

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<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanju-samson-topples-shikhar-dhawan-to-take-orange-cap-list-of-top-5-run-getters-in-ipl-2021-so-far-416481"><strong>Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far</strong></a></p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


Match 47 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the in-form MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on the inexperienced Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday evening (October 2).

Match 47 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the in-form MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on the inexperienced Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Saturday evening (October 2). The game will be played at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. The pitches at Abu Dhabi have been slow and tricky surfaces to bat on. While CSK have adapted and remained consistent in wherever they've played, RR have been the opposite with many of their batters not applying themselves in the middle. On the other hand, their bowling lack variety, as opposed to the Yellow Army. Thus, they have a herculean task to stop CSK's unbeaten run in the UAE leg, who have already qualified and will aim to continue with their winning streak and end on the top-two. For the unversed, this will also be Dhoni's 200th match as captain in the IPL. ALSO READ | 'Dhoni was very angry...': Virender Sehwag recalls incident when Dhoni scolded Ashwin for on-field behaviour in IPL Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals begin? The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Saturday. ALSO READ | Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals? The IPL 2021 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

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IPL 2021: Rishabh's Delhi fly high, Rohit's Mumbai falter - A look at DC vs MI clash in pics

<p>Match 46 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two teams with contrasting fortunes lock horns with each other.&nbsp;Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) will meet the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. While the Pant-led side have now qualified for the playoffs, for the third season in a row, they will not like to take things lightly and look to end at the top-two in the points table.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the other hand, Rohit-led MI still have lots of work to do despite their 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their last outing. With the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders and PBKS still fighting for the fourth-spot, MI need to win all their remaining games for qualifications else at 14 points they might miss out on a last-four finish.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It will be interesting to see if the MI middle and lower-order can once again contribute like they did in the game vs PBKS. On the other hand, DC have been hit by injuries of Marcus Stoinis and Prithvi Shaw. Hence, their team combination versus MI will keep their fans on the edge of their seats before the toss.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-dc-spinner-r-ashwin-opens-up-on-heated-altercation-with-kkr-stars-eoin-morgan-tim-southee-417109">IPL 2021: DC spinner R Ashwin opens up on heated altercation with KKR stars Eoin Morgan, Tim Southee</a></strong></p>

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<p>The IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals<strong>&nbsp;</strong>will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals&nbsp;begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals begins at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-t20-world-cup-is-irrelevant-at-this-point-of-time-says-mumbai-indians-all-rounder-416827">&nbsp;IPL 2021: T20 World Cup is 'irrelevant at this point of time,' says Mumbai Indians all-rounder</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals?</strong></p>

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Match 46 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two teams with contrasting fortunes lock horns with each other. Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) will meet the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

Match 46 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two teams with contrasting fortunes lock horns with each other. Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) will meet the defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. While the Pant-led side have now qualified for the playoffs, for the third season in a row, they will not like to take things lightly and look to end at the top-two in the points table. On the other hand, Rohit-led MI still have lots of work to do despite their 6-wicket win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their last outing. With the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders and PBKS still fighting for the fourth-spot, MI need to win all their remaining games for qualifications else at 14 points they might miss out on a last-four finish. It will be interesting to see if the MI middle and lower-order can once again contribute like they did in the game vs PBKS. On the other hand, DC have been hit by injuries of Marcus Stoinis and Prithvi Shaw. Hence, their team combination versus MI will keep their fans on the edge of their seats before the toss. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: DC spinner R Ashwin opens up on heated altercation with KKR stars Eoin Morgan, Tim Southee Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals begin? The IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals begins at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: T20 World Cup is 'irrelevant at this point of time,' says Mumbai Indians all-rounder Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals? The IPL 2021 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, MI vs DC Live Streaming: When and where to watch Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals?

<p>After <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-avesh-khan-shines-as-delhi-capitals-dent-mumbai-indians-playoffs-hopes-with-4-wicket-win-417691">losing to Delhi Capitals</a> by four wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League 2021 contest on Saturday (October 2), Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma accepted that the team has "struggled" with their batting this season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Delhi, Avesh Khan with a bowling figure of 3-15 and an unbeaten 33 by Shreyas Iyer helped DC beat defending champions. Now, Rohit's Mumbai have lost three of their four matches in the revived IPL in the United Arab Emirates.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals restricted five-time champions Mumbai to 129-8, a total Delhi overhauled in 19.1 overs on a sluggish Sharjah pitch.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/avesh-khan-breathes-fire-cleans-up-hardik-pandya-with-a-stunning-yorker-in-mi-vs-dc-clash-watch-417682">Avesh Khan breathes fire, cleans up Hardik Pandya with a stunning yorker in MI vs DC clash - WATCH</a></strong></p>

<p>During the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We have struggled with our batting this season, I personally accept that. But I don't want to take anything away from the guys, we are preparing very well. We are just not able to execute in the middle, a little disappointing."</p>

<p>"We just look to play the game we are known to, something's missing in our game. We are not playing to our potential that we are known for, that is something that is missing in the UAE leg," he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If your batters aren't going to post runs on the board, it will be difficult to win games," said Sharma.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/others-cannot-judge-me-r-ashwin-reacts-amid-spirit-of-cricket-talks-after-heated-exchange-with-kkrs-eoin-morgan-417666">'Others cannot judge me' - R Ashwin reacts amid 'Spirit of Cricket' talks after heated exchange with KKR's Eoin Morgan</a></strong></p>

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<p>Mumbai Indians need to win their remaining two games to have any chance of making the playoffs which will feature four teams fighting for a place in the final. "Hopefully, in the next two games, we can come out and play the way we are known for," said Sharma.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Delhi, who have already qualified for the play-offs after MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, now eye a top-two finish at the end of the league stage in the Twenty20 tournament.</p>


After losing to Delhi Capitals by four wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League 2021 contest on Saturday (October 2), Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma accepted that the team has "struggled" with their batting this season.

After losing to Delhi Capitals by four wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League 2021 contest on Saturday (October 2), Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma accepted that the team has "struggled" with their batting this season. For Delhi, Avesh Khan with a bowling figure of 3-15 and an unbeaten 33 by Shreyas Iyer helped DC beat defending champions. Now, Rohit's Mumbai have lost three of their four matches in the revived IPL in the United Arab Emirates. Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals restricted five-time champions Mumbai to 129-8, a total Delhi overhauled in 19.1 overs on a sluggish Sharjah pitch. ALSO READ | Avesh Khan breathes fire, cleans up Hardik Pandya with a stunning yorker in MI vs DC clash - WATCH During the post-match presentation, Rohit said, "We have struggled with our batting this season, I personally accept that. But I don't want to take anything away from the guys, we are preparing very well. We are just not able to execute in the middle, a little disappointing." "We just look to play the game we are known to, something's missing in our game. We are not playing to our potential that we are known for, that is something that is missing in the UAE leg," he added. "If your batters aren't going to post runs on the board, it will be difficult to win games," said Sharma. ALSO READ | 'Others cannot judge me' - R Ashwin reacts amid 'Spirit of Cricket' talks after heated exchange with KKR's Eoin Morgan That Winning Feeling! 👌 👌@DelhiCapitals held their nerve to beat #MI by 4⃣ wickets & registered their 9th win of the #VIVOIPL. 👏 👏 #MIvDC Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/Kqs548PStW pic.twitter.com/XCM9OUDxwD — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 2, 2021 × Composed victory tonight from our boys! https://t.co/uc32PDHpnA — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) October 2, 2021 × Mumbai Indians need to win their remaining two games to have any chance of making the playoffs which will feature four teams fighting for a place in the final. "Hopefully, in the next two games, we can come out and play the way we are known for," said Sharma. Delhi, who have already qualified for the play-offs after MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings, now eye a top-two finish at the end of the league stage in the Twenty20 tournament.

IPL 2021: MI skipper Rohit Sharma 'disappointed' after DC loss, says team 'struggled' with batting this season

In pics: CSK great MS Dhoni completes 200 matches as captain in IPL - A look at his staggering numbers

<p>A number of youngsters have taken the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season by storm with their impressive performances for their respective franchises. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harshal Patel and Sanju Samson among others have been consistently producing impressive displays. The latest name to be added to the list is that of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Venkatesh Iyer.</p>

<p>Iyer was an unknown entity in the IPL before the second leg of the ongoing season in UAE. The left-arm all-rounder has created a lot of buzz with his impressive all-round performances in the UAE and has also cemented his spot in the playing XI. Brought for Rs 20 lakh ( INR 2 million), Iyer has proved to be one of the bargains of the season and has delivered with both bat and the ball.</p>

<p>He announced his arrival at the IPL stage with a cracking unbeaten 41 in KKR's first game of the UAE leg against RCB before notching up his maiden IPL fifty against Mumbai Indians in the next encounter. Iyer slammed a brilliant 67 off 49 balls against Punjab Kings on Friday to continue his stellar run in the tournament. He has also proved handy with the ball and has picked up 3 wickets besides scoring 193 runs in five matches so far.</p>

<p>Former India cricketer and expert Sanjay Manjrekar recently heaped praise on 26-year-old Iyer and said he might fetch a huge amount in the IPL mega auction next year. Manjrekar believes the uncapped Indian all-rounder can fetch up to Rs 12 to 14 crore ( INR 1.2 to 1.4 billion ) at the mega auction next year.</p>

<p>"I'm thinking 12-14 crores because this is not a kind of a fluke show. I was looking at his First-Class numbers and his List A record is outstanding. His average is 47, strikes at 92. That is his T20 record in domestic cricket, not counting the IPL. His strike rate is high, he averages 37. So this is a guy who knows how to bat. Plus, he is a bowler, and in the last match, he has shown that he can bowl the tough overs too. So he is somebody who is going to fetch a very high price," Manjrekar said on&nbsp;<em>ESPNCricinfo.</em></p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mba-graduate-lighting-up-ipl-2021-all-you-need-to-know-about-kkr-star-venkatesh-iyer-415510">MBA graduate lighting up IPL 2021: All you need to know about KKR star Venkatesh Iyer</a></strong></p>

<p>While he has taken IPL 2021 by storm, Iyer also possesses a great record in the domestic circuit. He has 849 runs in 24 List A matches at an average of over 47 and a strike rate of 98.72. He has played 43 T20s and scored 917 runs, striking at an impressive 138.51 with an average of over 38.</p>

<p>Manjrekar believes Iyer will not prove to be a one-season wonder and can be a long-term prospect for any team in the IPL mega auction next year.</p>

<p>"Today, I focussed on the way he bats. Very interestingly, he bats a lot on the backfoot. Looks to pull, play the cut. So this is a batter who is not going down the wicket and trying to hit forcing everything. He is staying on backfoot, cutting and pulling and then he’s got a big stride forward. I see him more as a real qualified T20 game-changer than somebody having a couple of good weeks," Manjrekar said.</p>


A number of youngsters have taken the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season by storm with their impressive performances for their respective franchises. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harshal Patel and Sanju Samson among others have been consistently producing impressive displays.

A number of youngsters have taken the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season by storm with their impressive performances for their respective franchises. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harshal Patel and Sanju Samson among others have been consistently producing impressive displays. The latest name to be added to the list is that of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) star Venkatesh Iyer. Iyer was an unknown entity in the IPL before the second leg of the ongoing season in UAE. The left-arm all-rounder has created a lot of buzz with his impressive all-round performances in the UAE and has also cemented his spot in the playing XI. Brought for Rs 20 lakh ( INR 2 million), Iyer has proved to be one of the bargains of the season and has delivered with both bat and the ball. He announced his arrival at the IPL stage with a cracking unbeaten 41 in KKR's first game of the UAE leg against RCB before notching up his maiden IPL fifty against Mumbai Indians in the next encounter. Iyer slammed a brilliant 67 off 49 balls against Punjab Kings on Friday to continue his stellar run in the tournament. He has also proved handy with the ball and has picked up 3 wickets besides scoring 193 runs in five matches so far. Former India cricketer and expert Sanjay Manjrekar recently heaped praise on 26-year-old Iyer and said he might fetch a huge amount in the IPL mega auction next year. Manjrekar believes the uncapped Indian all-rounder can fetch up to Rs 12 to 14 crore ( INR 1.2 to 1.4 billion ) at the mega auction next year. "I'm thinking 12-14 crores because this is not a kind of a fluke show. I was looking at his First-Class numbers and his List A record is outstanding. His average is 47, strikes at 92. That is his T20 record in domestic cricket, not counting the IPL. His strike rate is high, he averages 37. So this is a guy who knows how to bat. Plus, he is a bowler, and in the last match, he has shown that he can bowl the tough overs too. So he is somebody who is going to fetch a very high price," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo. Also Read: MBA graduate lighting up IPL 2021: All you need to know about KKR star Venkatesh Iyer While he has taken IPL 2021 by storm, Iyer also possesses a great record in the domestic circuit. He has 849 runs in 24 List A matches at an average of over 47 and a strike rate of 98.72. He has played 43 T20s and scored 917 runs, striking at an impressive 138.51 with an average of over 38. Manjrekar believes Iyer will not prove to be a one-season wonder and can be a long-term prospect for any team in the IPL mega auction next year. "Today, I focussed on the way he bats. Very interestingly, he bats a lot on the backfoot. Looks to pull, play the cut. So this is a batter who is not going down the wicket and trying to hit forcing everything. He is staying on backfoot, cutting and pulling and then he’s got a big stride forward. I see him more as a real qualified T20 game-changer than somebody having a couple of good weeks," Manjrekar said.

'This is not fluke show': Sanjay Manjrekar names uncapped Indian player who can fetch INR 1.2-1.4 billion in IPL mega auction

<p>Punjab Kings boosted their chances of making the IPL play-offs with a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as effective death over bowling and smart batting by skipper KL Rahul and Shahrukh Khan shaped their crucial victory in the Indian Premier League here on Friday.</p>

<p>Rahul scored 67 runs off 55 balls and shared a 70-run stand with fellow opener Mayank Agarwal (40), knocking off a 166-run target with three balls to spare.</p>

<p>Shahrukh produced an impactful 9-ball 22-run knock when it mattered and finished the match with a six.</p>

<p>Venkatesh Iyer hit a fluent 67 while Nitish Rana produced a fiery 31 off 18 balls before Punjab Kings managed to stop KKR at 165 for seven.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-kl-rahul-reveals-things-that-kill-me-as-a-captain-after-punjab-kings-beat-kolkata-knight-riders-417500">IPL 2021: KL Rahul reveals things that 'kill me as a captain' after Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders</a></strong></p>

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<p>Invited to bat, the in-form KKR batsmen controlled the proceedings for a major part of their innings and had it not been some excellent death over spells by Mohammed Shami (1/23) and Arshdeep Singh (3/32), KKR would have got a bigger score on the board.</p>

<p>Iyer and Rahul Tripathi (34 off 26 balls) raised a 72-run stand, stroking the ball around with ease while Rana's cameo was also crucial for KKR since the run-rate had taken a hit at that time after two quick wickets.</p>

<p>The Punjab batsmen did not set the field on fire at the start of the chase as all they could manage 46 runs in the powerplay but did not lose a wicket.</p>

<p>Of the two batsmen, it was Agarwal who was hitting the ball at a good a strike rate while Rahul was going a-run-a-ball.</p>

<p>Varun Chakravarthy separated the openers by having Agarwal caught at in extra cover by Eoin Morgan, though it was a fierce shot.</p>

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<p>Nicholas Pooran (12) was dropped at 1 by Tripathi in the same region but Chakravarthy ensured that it wasn't a costly miss as he dismissed the West Indian soon after.</p>

<p>Gripping the ball had become difficult for the bowlers due to the dew but Punjab batsmen were still happy working the ball around and getting an odd big shot in between.</p>

<p>Rahul raised his half-century with one such shot off a slower one from Southee when he cleared the square leg region.</p>

<p>Rahul seemed to have hit one straight to fielder but the third-umpire ruled him not out. He got out in the first ball of the final over but Shahrukh finished the job to calm a nervous dugout.</p>

<p>PBKS moved to fifth in the table with 10 points while KKR stayed in fourth with same number of points.</p>

<p>Earlier, left-arm pacer Arshdeep has been a top performer for Punjab this season and he delivered again by cleaning up Shubhman Gill (7) with a peach of delivery that breached the defence of the batsman in the third over.</p>

<p>Iyer, who has been a revelation this season, continued his good run with some fluent drives on both sides of the wicket despite that the ball was stopping a bit before coming on to the bat.</p>

<p>The batsmen's positive approach and lack of control over the line by the Punjab pacers meant that run-rate kept soaring for KKR.</p>

<p>The partnership was finally broken by spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who had Tripathi caught in the deep. The leg-spinner was also economical ending with figures of two for 22 in four overs.</p>

<p>Iyer completed his fifty with a single off Allen and then lofted the West Indian bowler for a six to raise team's hundred in the 13th over.</p>

<p>Two quick wickets fell when Bishnoi got rid of Iyer, who went for a big shot, and Shami trapped rival skipper Eoin Morgan (2), who shuffled a bit towards the off side but missed the line of the dipping ball that caught him in front of the wicket.</p>


Punjab Kings boosted their chances of making the IPL play-offs with a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as effective death over bowling and smart batting by skipper KL Rahul and Shahrukh Khan shaped their crucial victory in the Indian Premier League here on Friday.

Punjab Kings boosted their chances of making the IPL play-offs with a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders as effective death over bowling and smart batting by skipper KL Rahul and Shahrukh Khan shaped their crucial victory in the Indian Premier League here on Friday. Rahul scored 67 runs off 55 balls and shared a 70-run stand with fellow opener Mayank Agarwal (40), knocking off a 166-run target with three balls to spare. Shahrukh produced an impactful 9-ball 22-run knock when it mattered and finished the match with a six. Venkatesh Iyer hit a fluent 67 while Nitish Rana produced a fiery 31 off 18 balls before Punjab Kings managed to stop KKR at 165 for seven. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: KL Rahul reveals things that 'kill me as a captain' after Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders WHAT A WIN! 👏 👏 Yet another nail-biter as @PunjabKingsIPL pull off a 5 wicket win over #KKR in Dubai. 👍 👍 #VIVOIPL #KKRvPBKS Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/lUTQhNzjsM pic.twitter.com/3J2N1X6a4G — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 1, 2021 × +𝟮 pic.twitter.com/gu8mBViqUA — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) October 1, 2021 × Invited to bat, the in-form KKR batsmen controlled the proceedings for a major part of their innings and had it not been some excellent death over spells by Mohammed Shami (1/23) and Arshdeep Singh (3/32), KKR would have got a bigger score on the board. Iyer and Rahul Tripathi (34 off 26 balls) raised a 72-run stand, stroking the ball around with ease while Rana's cameo was also crucial for KKR since the run-rate had taken a hit at that time after two quick wickets. The Punjab batsmen did not set the field on fire at the start of the chase as all they could manage 46 runs in the powerplay but did not lose a wicket. Of the two batsmen, it was Agarwal who was hitting the ball at a good a strike rate while Rahul was going a-run-a-ball. Varun Chakravarthy separated the openers by having Agarwal caught at in extra cover by Eoin Morgan, though it was a fierce shot. ALSO READ | Tim Paine says Ashes going ahead, with or without Joe Root, slams 'expert on everything' Kevin Pietersen WHAT A WIN! 👏 👏 Yet another nail-biter as @PunjabKingsIPL pull off a 5 wicket win over #KKR in Dubai. 👍 👍 #VIVOIPL #KKRvPBKS Scorecard 👉 https://t.co/lUTQhNzjsM pic.twitter.com/3J2N1X6a4G — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 1, 2021 × Nicholas Pooran (12) was dropped at 1 by Tripathi in the same region but Chakravarthy ensured that it wasn't a costly miss as he dismissed the West Indian soon after. Gripping the ball had become difficult for the bowlers due to the dew but Punjab batsmen were still happy working the ball around and getting an odd big shot in between. Rahul raised his half-century with one such shot off a slower one from Southee when he cleared the square leg region. Rahul seemed to have hit one straight to fielder but the third-umpire ruled him not out. He got out in the first ball of the final over but Shahrukh finished the job to calm a nervous dugout. PBKS moved to fifth in the table with 10 points while KKR stayed in fourth with same number of points. Earlier, left-arm pacer Arshdeep has been a top performer for Punjab this season and he delivered again by cleaning up Shubhman Gill (7) with a peach of delivery that breached the defence of the batsman in the third over. Iyer, who has been a revelation this season, continued his good run with some fluent drives on both sides of the wicket despite that the ball was stopping a bit before coming on to the bat. The batsmen's positive approach and lack of control over the line by the Punjab pacers meant that run-rate kept soaring for KKR. The partnership was finally broken by spinner Ravi Bishnoi, who had Tripathi caught in the deep. The leg-spinner was also economical ending with figures of two for 22 in four overs. Iyer completed his fifty with a single off Allen and then lofted the West Indian bowler for a six to raise team's hundred in the 13th over. Two quick wickets fell when Bishnoi got rid of Iyer, who went for a big shot, and Shami trapped rival skipper Eoin Morgan (2), who shuffled a bit towards the off side but missed the line of the dipping ball that caught him in front of the wicket.

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<p>Mahendra Singh Dhoni, skipper of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-chennai-super-kings-beat-sunrisers-hyderabad-by-six-wickets-enter-play-offs-417213">Chennai Super Kings</a> praised his team as the "Yellow Army" qualified for the Indian Premier League playoffs for the 11th time on Thursday (September 30) after Rutaraj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis hit quickfire runs to register a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.</p>

<p>During the post-match ceremony, Dhoni, who hit a stunning six to complete the win, said, "It means a lot, because the last time, we said we wanted to come back strong. We are known for that and there was a lot at stake. You won't always win games and a lot didn't go our way last time, and it's important not to make excuses and we have done that this year."</p>

<p>"The boys did well to keep the momentum going, and they've taken responsibilities to keep all departments of the game in balance so the players and the support staff get the credit," Dhoni added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Dhoni said: "The bounce of the wicket was different - instead of knee height, it was shin height, and once the batsmen figured out that they have to hit straight, they succeeded.</p>

<p>"The bowlers tried to swing it up front and got hit straight when then pitched it up too much, but then adjusted very well.</p>

<p>"I told the bowlers that they needed to exploit the conditions in today's game. If the odd ball stopped early on, it started coming onto the bat later,"&nbsp;Dhoni added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the match, Hyderabad were asked to bat after Dhoni won the toss. They immediately lost Jason Roy's wicket as he went back for two. Captain Kane Williamson lost his wicket for 11.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Wriddhiman Saha's 44 off 46 balls kept the innings alive but once he was caught by Dhoni off master spinner Ravindra Jadeja, the batting order collapsed. The bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood (3/24) and Dwayne Bravo (2/17), restricted SRH to 134 for seven.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Chasing the modest target, CSK made a promising start and reached 139 for four with two balls to spare. Chennai now lead the eight-team table with 18 points from 11 games, two ahead of Delhi Capitals.&nbsp;</p>


Mahendra Singh Dhoni, skipper of the Chennai Super Kings praised his team as the "Yellow Army" qualified for the Indian Premier League playoffs for the 11th time on Thursday (September 30) after Rutaraj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis hit quickfire runs to register a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni, skipper of the Chennai Super Kings praised his team as the "Yellow Army" qualified for the Indian Premier League playoffs for the 11th time on Thursday (September 30) after Rutaraj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis hit quickfire runs to register a six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. During the post-match ceremony, Dhoni, who hit a stunning six to complete the win, said, "It means a lot, because the last time, we said we wanted to come back strong. We are known for that and there was a lot at stake. You won't always win games and a lot didn't go our way last time, and it's important not to make excuses and we have done that this year." "The boys did well to keep the momentum going, and they've taken responsibilities to keep all departments of the game in balance so the players and the support staff get the credit," Dhoni added. ALSO WATCH | Ziva cheers for MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, her adorable reaction goes viral Dhoni said: "The bounce of the wicket was different - instead of knee height, it was shin height, and once the batsmen figured out that they have to hit straight, they succeeded. "The bowlers tried to swing it up front and got hit straight when then pitched it up too much, but then adjusted very well. "I told the bowlers that they needed to exploit the conditions in today's game. If the odd ball stopped early on, it started coming onto the bat later," Dhoni added. Wintage THALA 💥🥳#SRHvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/7K8SCzivnv — Chennai Super Kings - Mask P😷du Whistle P🥳du! (@ChennaiIPL) September 30, 2021 × .@ChennaiIPL become the first team to secure a place in the #VIVOIPL Playoffs & here's how the Points Table looks 👇 pic.twitter.com/JTIssMVfCt — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 30, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Maxwell was incredible': Elon Musk's tweet confuses Indian cricket fans During the match, Hyderabad were asked to bat after Dhoni won the toss. They immediately lost Jason Roy's wicket as he went back for two. Captain Kane Williamson lost his wicket for 11. Wriddhiman Saha's 44 off 46 balls kept the innings alive but once he was caught by Dhoni off master spinner Ravindra Jadeja, the batting order collapsed. The bowlers, led by Josh Hazlewood (3/24) and Dwayne Bravo (2/17), restricted SRH to 134 for seven. Chasing the modest target, CSK made a promising start and reached 139 for four with two balls to spare. Chennai now lead the eight-team table with 18 points from 11 games, two ahead of Delhi Capitals.

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<p>Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni on Thursday became the first player to complete a hundred catches for a franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL).&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former India skipper completed the landmark for CSK when he took a simple one to dismiss Wriddhiman Saha in Ravindra Jadeja's over against Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 44 of the league. Dhoni took three catches in the match on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Special cricketer, special milestone! Clapping Clapping @msdhoni completes 100 IPL catches for @ChennaiIPL as a wicketkeeper. #VIVOIPL #SRHvCSK," the IPL wrote on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Only CSK's Suresh Raina (98) and Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard (94) are close to Dhoni on the elite list of players with the most catches for a franchise in the IPL.</p>

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<p>During the match, CSK became the first team to qualify for the playoffs of the IPL 2021 with a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chasing 135, Chennai reached the target with two balls to spare. With 18 points from eleven matches, Chennai retained their top position in the points table while Hyderabad are now eliminated from the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis got Chennai off to a flying start, adding 75 runs in the first ten overs. Hyderabad broke the partnership with Gaikwad lofting to mid-off off Jason Holder, falling five runs short of his half-century. Moeen Ali continued the flow of runs with a boundary through pulls off Holder and Khan. In a bid to go big, Ali tried to heave through the leg-side off Khan in the 15th over. But Ali inner-edged to the pads and ball rolled to the stumps.</p>


Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni on Thursday became the first player to complete a hundred catches for a franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former India skipper completed the landmark for CSK when he took a simple one to dismiss Wriddhiman Saha in Ravindra Jadeja's over against Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 44 of the league.

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni on Thursday became the first player to complete a hundred catches for a franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The former India skipper completed the landmark for CSK when he took a simple one to dismiss Wriddhiman Saha in Ravindra Jadeja's over against Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 44 of the league. Dhoni took three catches in the match on Thursday. "Special cricketer, special milestone! Clapping Clapping @msdhoni completes 100 IPL catches for @ChennaiIPL as a wicketkeeper. #VIVOIPL #SRHvCSK," the IPL wrote on Twitter. Only CSK's Suresh Raina (98) and Mumbai Indians' Kieron Pollard (94) are close to Dhoni on the elite list of players with the most catches for a franchise in the IPL. ALSO READ | 'Maxwell was incredible': Elon Musk's tweet confuses Indian cricket fans Special cricketer, special milestone! 👏 👏@msdhoni completes 1⃣0⃣0⃣ IPL catches for @ChennaiIPL as a wicketkeeper. 🙌 🙌 #VIVOIPL #SRHvCSK Follow the match 👉 https://t.co/QPrhO4XNVr pic.twitter.com/OebX4cuJHq — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 30, 2021 × ALSO WATCH | Ziva cheers for MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, her adorable reaction goes viral .@ChennaiIPL become the first team to secure a place in the #VIVOIPL Playoffs & here's how the Points Table looks 👇 pic.twitter.com/JTIssMVfCt — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 30, 2021 × During the match, CSK became the first team to qualify for the playoffs of the IPL 2021 with a six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad at Sharjah Cricket Stadium. Chasing 135, Chennai reached the target with two balls to spare. With 18 points from eleven matches, Chennai retained their top position in the points table while Hyderabad are now eliminated from the tournament. Openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis got Chennai off to a flying start, adding 75 runs in the first ten overs. Hyderabad broke the partnership with Gaikwad lofting to mid-off off Jason Holder, falling five runs short of his half-century. Moeen Ali continued the flow of runs with a boundary through pulls off Holder and Khan. In a bid to go big, Ali tried to heave through the leg-side off Khan in the 15th over. But Ali inner-edged to the pads and ball rolled to the stumps.

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<p>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 01). While KKR will be looking to cement their spot in the top four with a win, victory for PBKs would see them remain in the race for playoffs.</p>

<p>KKR have had a brilliant campaign in the second leg of the tournament so far and have managed three wins in their last four games in the UAE. They have five wins from eleven matches and are currently placed fourth on the table with 10 points. Punjab Kings have lost two and managed a solitary win in their last three games.</p>

<p>Punjab Kings are currently in a must-win situation as a loss against KKR would mean their IPL 2021 campaign will all but end early. The KL Rahul-led side lost their last game against Mumbai Indians by six wickets after a disappointing batting show while KKR are heading into the clash on the back of a win against Delhi Capitals by 3 wickets.</p>

<p>The last meeting between the two sides was a low-scoring affair at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where KKR hammered PBKS by five wickets after restricting them on a low-key 123/9 in 20 overs. Prasidh Krishna was the star of the match for Eoin Morgan &amp; Co. with a three-wicket haul.</p>

<p>However, the young Indian pacer hasn't been able to replicate his impressive performances in the UAE and has struggled to deliver consistently. With their top-order in great form, KKR would hope for Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi and Nitish Rana to continue their stellar run and the bowlers will have to step up against the likes of KL Rahul, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran.</p>

<p>For PBKS, the middle-order has been a concern once again as Pooran is yet to fire while in the bowling department, Mohammed Shami and Ravi Bishnoi have been their top performers so far this season and will look to restrict KKR on a low total in Dubai on Friday.</p>

<p><strong>KKR vs PBKS today match prediction: </strong>KKR enjoy a massive advantage over PBKS when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides in IPL with 19 wins to their name in 28 meetings. However, PBKS will be desperate to return to winnings ways to stay alive in the competition and might edge KKR on Friday.</p>


Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 01).

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no.45 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Friday (October 01). While KKR will be looking to cement their spot in the top four with a win, victory for PBKs would see them remain in the race for playoffs. KKR have had a brilliant campaign in the second leg of the tournament so far and have managed three wins in their last four games in the UAE. They have five wins from eleven matches and are currently placed fourth on the table with 10 points. Punjab Kings have lost two and managed a solitary win in their last three games. Punjab Kings are currently in a must-win situation as a loss against KKR would mean their IPL 2021 campaign will all but end early. The KL Rahul-led side lost their last game against Mumbai Indians by six wickets after a disappointing batting show while KKR are heading into the clash on the back of a win against Delhi Capitals by 3 wickets. The last meeting between the two sides was a low-scoring affair at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad where KKR hammered PBKS by five wickets after restricting them on a low-key 123/9 in 20 overs. Prasidh Krishna was the star of the match for Eoin Morgan & Co. with a three-wicket haul. However, the young Indian pacer hasn't been able to replicate his impressive performances in the UAE and has struggled to deliver consistently. With their top-order in great form, KKR would hope for Venkatesh Iyer, Rahul Tripathi and Nitish Rana to continue their stellar run and the bowlers will have to step up against the likes of KL Rahul, Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran. For PBKS, the middle-order has been a concern once again as Pooran is yet to fire while in the bowling department, Mohammed Shami and Ravi Bishnoi have been their top performers so far this season and will look to restrict KKR on a low total in Dubai on Friday. KKR vs PBKS today match prediction: KKR enjoy a massive advantage over PBKS when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides in IPL with 19 wins to their name in 28 meetings. However, PBKS will be desperate to return to winnings ways to stay alive in the competition and might edge KKR on Friday.

KKR vs PBKS, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings match?

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson admitted that his side didn't post enough runs on the board to put pressure on the MS Dhoni-led <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-chennai-super-kings-beat-sunrisers-hyderabad-by-six-wickets-enter-play-offs-417213">Chennai Super Kings</a> on Thursday (September 30). CSK became the first team to qualify for the playoffs after defeating&nbsp;SRH by six wickets, on the other hand, SRH became the first team to be knocked out of the IPL 2021.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the post-match presentation, Williamson said, "Not quite enough runs. It wasn't an easy surface and although we didn't get enough we showed a fighting spirit in the last quarter with the ball."</p>

<p>"We need 10-15 extra runs with the bat though and we need to make those small changes. After the powerplay we were 40-something and although you feel like you want more, it was a good start on that surface," he said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the match, Hyderabad were put in to bat and immediately suffered with Jason Roy going for two and captain Kane Williamson for 11. Wriddhiman Saha's 44 off 46 balls kept the innings alive but once he lost his wicket, the batting order collapsed. Chennai reached 139 for four with two balls to spare after Hyderabad were restricted to 134 for seven.</p>

<p>&nbsp;"You want to score a few more runs though, but we saw some nice contributions from the lower order. We need to improve... This season has been a bit disjointed given that it was played in two halves, but we'll look to grow and build some momentum," he added.</p>

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<p>Williamson also lauded CSK as he said, "This team is at the top of the table. If you make better decisions with the bat, the final score could have been a little more. CSK played really well."</p>

<p>SRH will next face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday.&nbsp;</p>


Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson admitted that his side didn't post enough runs on the board to put pressure on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Thursday (September 30).

Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson admitted that his side didn't post enough runs on the board to put pressure on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Thursday (September 30). CSK became the first team to qualify for the playoffs after defeating SRH by six wickets, on the other hand, SRH became the first team to be knocked out of the IPL 2021. During the post-match presentation, Williamson said, "Not quite enough runs. It wasn't an easy surface and although we didn't get enough we showed a fighting spirit in the last quarter with the ball." "We need 10-15 extra runs with the bat though and we need to make those small changes. After the powerplay we were 40-something and although you feel like you want more, it was a good start on that surface," he said. ALSO READ | 'There was a lot at stake': MS Dhoni praises team after Chennai Super Kings enter playoffs of IPL 2021 .@ChennaiIPL become the first team to secure a place in the #VIVOIPL Playoffs & here's how the Points Table looks 👇 pic.twitter.com/JTIssMVfCt — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 30, 2021 × During the match, Hyderabad were put in to bat and immediately suffered with Jason Roy going for two and captain Kane Williamson for 11. Wriddhiman Saha's 44 off 46 balls kept the innings alive but once he lost his wicket, the batting order collapsed. Chennai reached 139 for four with two balls to spare after Hyderabad were restricted to 134 for seven. "You want to score a few more runs though, but we saw some nice contributions from the lower order. We need to improve... This season has been a bit disjointed given that it was played in two halves, but we'll look to grow and build some momentum," he added. ALSO WATCH | Ziva cheers for MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, her adorable reaction goes viral Williamson also lauded CSK as he said, "This team is at the top of the table. If you make better decisions with the bat, the final score could have been a little more. CSK played really well." SRH will next face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Sunday.

IPL 2021: 'We need to improve,' says Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Kane Williamson

<p>Punjab Kings' star player Chris Gayle on Thursday (September 30) decided to leave the Indian Premier League's bio-secure environment due to "bubble fatigue". The player won't be available now for selection for the remainder of IPL 2021, which is underway in the UAE. The 42-year-old mentioned that he wants to "mentally recharge" and refocus on helping the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, which begins on October 17.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement released by the franchise, Gayle said, "Over the last few months, I have been a part of the CWI bubble, CPL bubble followed by the IPL bubble, and I wish to mentally recharge and refresh myself. I want to refocus on helping the West Indies in the T20 World Cup and would like to take a break in Dubai."</p>

<p>"My thanks to the Punjab Kings for giving me the time off. My wishes and hopes are with the squad always. All the very best for the games coming up," Gayle, who played two games for the team since IPL's resumption, said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Since cricket resumed post the COVID-19 pandemic, the officials are following strict rules, which are challenging for the players as their contacts are limited to the team hotel and the ground.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Similarly, Gayle has been part of bio-bubbles constantly, starting from IPL 2020, West Indies' international fixture, 2021 Caribbean Premier League.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With over 14,000 runs in T20 cricket, Gayle is the top run-getter in the game's shortest format and helped his country to win the 2012 and 2016 World Cups.</p>

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<p>Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble said the team respects his decision. "I've played against Chris and have coached him at Punjab Kings and all through the years I've known him he has always been an absolute professional and we as a team respect his decision and desire to prepare himself for the T20 World Cup," said Kumble.</p>

<p>It is expected that Gayle will be in Dubai before joining the West Indies squad for the T20 World Cup.&nbsp;</p>


Punjab Kings' star player Chris Gayle on Thursday (September 30) decided to leave the Indian Premier League's bio-secure environment due to "bubble fatigue". The player won't be available now for selection for the remainder of IPL 2021, which is underway in the UAE.

Punjab Kings' star player Chris Gayle on Thursday (September 30) decided to leave the Indian Premier League's bio-secure environment due to "bubble fatigue". The player won't be available now for selection for the remainder of IPL 2021, which is underway in the UAE. The 42-year-old mentioned that he wants to "mentally recharge" and refocus on helping the West Indies in the T20 World Cup, which begins on October 17. In a statement released by the franchise, Gayle said, "Over the last few months, I have been a part of the CWI bubble, CPL bubble followed by the IPL bubble, and I wish to mentally recharge and refresh myself. I want to refocus on helping the West Indies in the T20 World Cup and would like to take a break in Dubai." "My thanks to the Punjab Kings for giving me the time off. My wishes and hopes are with the squad always. All the very best for the games coming up," Gayle, who played two games for the team since IPL's resumption, said. ALSO WATCH | Ziva cheers for MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings beat Sunrisers Hyderabad, her adorable reaction goes viral Since cricket resumed post the COVID-19 pandemic, the officials are following strict rules, which are challenging for the players as their contacts are limited to the team hotel and the ground. Similarly, Gayle has been part of bio-bubbles constantly, starting from IPL 2020, West Indies' international fixture, 2021 Caribbean Premier League. With over 14,000 runs in T20 cricket, Gayle is the top run-getter in the game's shortest format and helped his country to win the 2012 and 2016 World Cups. 🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Chris Gayle will not be a part of the PBKS squad for the remainder of #IPL2021! #SaddaPunjab #PunjabKings pic.twitter.com/vHfyEeMOOJ — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) September 30, 2021 × #PBKS respects and supports the decision of @henrygayle. Wishing him all the success for the upcoming #T20WorldCup!#SaddaPunjab #IPL2021 #PunjabKings https://t.co/QmTqhd8w6k — Punjab Kings (@PunjabKingsIPL) September 30, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'Maxwell was incredible': Elon Musk's tweet confuses Indian cricket fans Punjab Kings head coach Anil Kumble said the team respects his decision. "I've played against Chris and have coached him at Punjab Kings and all through the years I've known him he has always been an absolute professional and we as a team respect his decision and desire to prepare himself for the T20 World Cup," said Kumble. It is expected that Gayle will be in Dubai before joining the West Indies squad for the T20 World Cup.

Punjab Kings star Chris Gayle leaves IPL 2021 bio bubble to 'mentally recharge' for T20 World Cup

<p>Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has once again taken a shot at Ravindra Jadeja's batting abilities. For the unversed, Jadeja has been in top form in the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE, with the bat and has done decently with the ball as well. However, Manjrekar feels Jadeja has got the runs mainly versus the medium-pacers.</p>

<p>Speaking to <em>ESPNCricinfo</em>, Manjrekar pointed out, "I am still not convinced about Jadeja's batting, especially the role CSK has given him. If he gets the same role in every match, will he be able to continue with his performances against the quality pace bowlers or not? Because so far, he has pounced on bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Harshal Patel. It remains to be seen whether he will be as attacking as well against the quick pacers who try to attack him."</p>

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<p>Manjrekar's comments came after Jadeja's finishing skills took CSK home in a thrilling 172-run-chase versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on Sunday (September 26), courtesy his 8-ball 22, studded with two fours and equal number of sixes. However, Manjrekar feels Jadeja got it easy by targetting medium pacer Prasidh Krishna. Even in the first leg, Jadeja had gone bonkers versus Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) in-form pacer Harshal Patel; smashing him for 37 runs in a single over (including a no-ball).</p>

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<p>In IPL 2021, Jadeja has 179 runs at an incredible average of 59.66 and a strike-rate of 146.72. Meanwhile, the 32-year-old has also claimed 7 wickets at an economy of 6.74. It will be interesting to see if Jadeja responds to Manjrekar's comments, like he did during the 2019 ODI World Cup.</p>


Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has once again taken a shot at Ravindra Jadeja's batting abilities. For the unversed, Jadeja has been in top form in the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE, with the bat and has done decently with the ball as well.

Former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar has once again taken a shot at Ravindra Jadeja's batting abilities. For the unversed, Jadeja has been in top form in the IPL 2021 edition, in the UAE, with the bat and has done decently with the ball as well. However, Manjrekar feels Jadeja has got the runs mainly versus the medium-pacers. Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Manjrekar pointed out, "I am still not convinced about Jadeja's batting, especially the role CSK has given him. If he gets the same role in every match, will he be able to continue with his performances against the quality pace bowlers or not? Because so far, he has pounced on bowlers like Prasidh Krishna and Harshal Patel. It remains to be seen whether he will be as attacking as well against the quick pacers who try to attack him." ALSO READ | IPL 2021: 'CSK is playing with 10 players and he’s there as captain' - Aakash Chopra opines on MS Dhoni's lean phase Manjrekar's comments came after Jadeja's finishing skills took CSK home in a thrilling 172-run-chase versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), on Sunday (September 26), courtesy his 8-ball 22, studded with two fours and equal number of sixes. However, Manjrekar feels Jadeja got it easy by targetting medium pacer Prasidh Krishna. Even in the first leg, Jadeja had gone bonkers versus Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) in-form pacer Harshal Patel; smashing him for 37 runs in a single over (including a no-ball). ALSO READ | If I wasn't dropped, Rahul Dravid and others wouldn't have come in: Sanjay Manjrekar calls for Ajinkya Rahane's omission In IPL 2021, Jadeja has 179 runs at an incredible average of 59.66 and a strike-rate of 146.72. Meanwhile, the 32-year-old has also claimed 7 wickets at an economy of 6.74. It will be interesting to see if Jadeja responds to Manjrekar's comments, like he did during the 2019 ODI World Cup.

IPL 2021: 'Still not convinced about his batting' - Sanjay Manjrekar takes a dig at CSK star Ravindra Jadeja

<p>Match 41 of the IPL 2021 UAE leg will see the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The clash is expected to go down the wire as both sides have looked good in the second and final leg of IPL 14.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the KKR franchise were down and in the bottom-half of the points table when the UAE leg commenced, they have won two out of three games. Their previous game brought an end to their two-match winning streak, however, they lost on the final ball of the match versus MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK). On the other hand, the DC franchise seem to have all bases covered and are moving ahead very strongly in the tournament. They comfortably moved past Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) since this year's IPL resumed in the UAE.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While one may ponder that the law of averages can catch up with DC anytime soon, they will start as favourites in the afternoon game versus the two-time winners.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Match prediction:</strong> The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host the afternoon game. With smaller boundaries and conditions being good for batting, it is expected to be a high-scoring encounter; i.e. in the 180-185 range. It will be interesting to see how the DC's famed top-order handles KKR's wily bowling attack. The last time both sides met at the venue in IPL 2020, the match went down the wire before DC came on top by 18 runs. A similar sort of face-off is expected. DC to reclaim the top spot with a win versus KKR?</p>


Match 41 of the IPL 2021 UAE leg will see the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Match 41 of the IPL 2021 UAE leg will see the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face the two-time winners Eoin Morgan-led Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The clash is expected to go down the wire as both sides have looked good in the second and final leg of IPL 14. While the KKR franchise were down and in the bottom-half of the points table when the UAE leg commenced, they have won two out of three games. Their previous game brought an end to their two-match winning streak, however, they lost on the final ball of the match versus MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK). On the other hand, the DC franchise seem to have all bases covered and are moving ahead very strongly in the tournament. They comfortably moved past Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) since this year's IPL resumed in the UAE. ALSO READ | Must be wondering why they made some of the decisions they did: DC co-owner questions selectors over India's T20 World Cup squad While one may ponder that the law of averages can catch up with DC anytime soon, they will start as favourites in the afternoon game versus the two-time winners. ALSO READ | Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far Match prediction: The Sharjah Cricket Stadium will host the afternoon game. With smaller boundaries and conditions being good for batting, it is expected to be a high-scoring encounter; i.e. in the 180-185 range. It will be interesting to see how the DC's famed top-order handles KKR's wily bowling attack. The last time both sides met at the venue in IPL 2020, the match went down the wire before DC came on top by 18 runs. A similar sort of face-off is expected. DC to reclaim the top spot with a win versus KKR?

DC vs KKR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match?

<p>The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (September 28) confirmed that the final two matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 will be played concurrently at 7.30 PM IST in the United Arab Emirates. Confirming the change in schedule, BCCI stated that instead of having an afternoon game, both matches on October 08 will start at the same time.</p>

<p>The reason behind the board's decision to stage the two matches&nbsp;concurrently is not known yet.&nbsp;Mumbai Indians will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi while Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore will be up against Delhi Capitals in Dubai on the final day of the league phase of IPL 2021.</p>

<p>SRH's clash against MI was scheduled to start at 3:30 PM in the afternoon as per Indian Standard Time, however, the game will now start at 7:30 PM IST. This will be the first instance when two IPL matches will be played simultaneously in the tournament's history.</p>

<p>"In a first for the IPL, the last two league matches before the VIVO IPL 2021 Playoffs will be played concurrently. On the last day of the league stage (08.10.2021) of the ongoing season, instead of having one afternoon match and one evening match, two matches (SRH v MI and RCB v DC) will be played simultaneously at 7.30 PM IST (6.00 PM GST)," BCCI said in a press release on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>BCCI also confirmed that the media rights for the 2023-207 cycle will be tabled immediately after the two new teams are roped in for the 2022 season of the tournament. BCCI is all set to add two more teams to the IPL roster from the next season.</p>

<p>"The IPL Media Rights tender for the cycle 2023-2027 will be released immediately after the appointment of two new IPL teams which is scheduled to be announced on 25th October 2021," BCCI said in the release.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The final of the ongoing IPL 2021 is scheduled to be played in Dubai on October 15.</p>


The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (September 28) confirmed that the final two matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 will be played concurrently at 7.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday (September 28) confirmed that the final two matches of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 will be played concurrently at 7.30 PM IST in the United Arab Emirates. Confirming the change in schedule, BCCI stated that instead of having an afternoon game, both matches on October 08 will start at the same time. The reason behind the board's decision to stage the two matches concurrently is not known yet. Mumbai Indians will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Abu Dhabi while Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore will be up against Delhi Capitals in Dubai on the final day of the league phase of IPL 2021. SRH's clash against MI was scheduled to start at 3:30 PM in the afternoon as per Indian Standard Time, however, the game will now start at 7:30 PM IST. This will be the first instance when two IPL matches will be played simultaneously in the tournament's history. "In a first for the IPL, the last two league matches before the VIVO IPL 2021 Playoffs will be played concurrently. On the last day of the league stage (08.10.2021) of the ongoing season, instead of having one afternoon match and one evening match, two matches (SRH v MI and RCB v DC) will be played simultaneously at 7.30 PM IST (6.00 PM GST)," BCCI said in a press release on Tuesday. Also Read: Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far BCCI also confirmed that the media rights for the 2023-207 cycle will be tabled immediately after the two new teams are roped in for the 2022 season of the tournament. BCCI is all set to add two more teams to the IPL roster from the next season. "The IPL Media Rights tender for the cycle 2023-2027 will be released immediately after the appointment of two new IPL teams which is scheduled to be announced on 25th October 2021," BCCI said in the release. The final of the ongoing IPL 2021 is scheduled to be played in Dubai on October 15.

In a first, IPL 2021's last two league matches to be played concurrently at 7:30 PM, confirms BCCI

<p>Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson toppled Shikhar Dhawan on the list of highest run-getters in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a brilliant knock of 82 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday. Samson is now leading the race for Orange Cap this season and also completed 3,000 runs in IPL en-route to his 82 off 57 deliveries. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Samson once again single-handedly led RR's fight with the bat in their clash against a struggling SRH at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Monday. His 57-ball 82 was laced with seven fours and three sixes as the RR captain powered his side's to a fighting total of 164 runs on the board in 20 overs.</p>

<p>However, Samson's knock went in vain as SRH chased down the target with 9 balls to spare. Jason Roy provided SRH with a cracking start with a 42-ball 60 before skipper Kane Williamson scored a fine 51 off 41 balls to take SRH home in the run-chase. Nonetheless, Samson became the top run-getter in the league and got his hands on the Orange Cap.</p>

<p><strong>Here is the list of the top five run-getters in IPL 2021 so far:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Sanju Samson (433)</strong></p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is on the top spot in the slite list with 433 runs in 10 games at an impressive average of 54.12 and a brilliant strike rate of 141.96. The youngster, who is not part of India's squad for T20 World Cup 2021, is making the right noises after his snub.</p>

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<p><strong>Shikhar Dhawan (430)</strong></p>

<p>Interestingly, the current top two run-getters in IPL 2021 are both not part of India's squad for T20 World Cup 2021. Dhawan, who was also snubbed from the 18-man squad, is currently at the second spot. He has amassed 430 runs in ten matches so far in IPL 2021 and is likely to regain the top spot in Delhi Capitals' next game as he is only 3 runs behind Samson.</p>

<p><strong>KL Rahul (401)</strong></p>

<p>KL Rahul has once again been the lone warrior for Punjab Kings this season. He has continued his consistent run in the tournament and is currently placed third on the list with 401 runs from nine matches. He has struck at 135.01 and averages an impressive 57.28 at present.</p>

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<p><strong>Faf du Plessis (394)</strong></p>

<p>Faf du Plessis has been one of Chennai Super Kings best batsmen s far this season. In the absence of Shane Watson, who retired from cricket last year, Du Plessis has formed a formidable opening partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad and has delivered the goods for CSK. The veteran South African batsman is 4th on the list with 394 runs from ten matches at an average of 49.25.</p>

<p><strong>Ruturaj Gaikwad</strong></p>

<p>Another CSK star on the list, Ruturak Gaikwad has been a revelation for CSK. The young opening batsman has showcased amazing consistency and has performed well against some of the best bowlers in the tournament. Gaikwad is the fifth-highest run-getter so far in IPL 2021 with 362 runs from ten matches at an average of 40.22 and a strike rate of over 137.<br />
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson toppled Shikhar Dhawan on the list of highest run-getters in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a brilliant knock of 82 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson toppled Shikhar Dhawan on the list of highest run-getters in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 with a brilliant knock of 82 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday. Samson is now leading the race for Orange Cap this season and also completed 3,000 runs in IPL en-route to his 82 off 57 deliveries. Samson once again single-handedly led RR's fight with the bat in their clash against a struggling SRH at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai on Monday. His 57-ball 82 was laced with seven fours and three sixes as the RR captain powered his side's to a fighting total of 164 runs on the board in 20 overs. However, Samson's knock went in vain as SRH chased down the target with 9 balls to spare. Jason Roy provided SRH with a cracking start with a 42-ball 60 before skipper Kane Williamson scored a fine 51 off 41 balls to take SRH home in the run-chase. Nonetheless, Samson became the top run-getter in the league and got his hands on the Orange Cap. Here is the list of the top five run-getters in IPL 2021 so far: Sanju Samson (433) Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is on the top spot in the slite list with 433 runs in 10 games at an impressive average of 54.12 and a brilliant strike rate of 141.96. The youngster, who is not part of India's squad for T20 World Cup 2021, is making the right noises after his snub. Also Read: Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021 Shikhar Dhawan (430) Interestingly, the current top two run-getters in IPL 2021 are both not part of India's squad for T20 World Cup 2021. Dhawan, who was also snubbed from the 18-man squad, is currently at the second spot. He has amassed 430 runs in ten matches so far in IPL 2021 and is likely to regain the top spot in Delhi Capitals' next game as he is only 3 runs behind Samson. KL Rahul (401) KL Rahul has once again been the lone warrior for Punjab Kings this season. He has continued his consistent run in the tournament and is currently placed third on the list with 401 runs from nine matches. He has struck at 135.01 and averages an impressive 57.28 at present. Also Read: Did he bowl fast or slow? Harbhajan Singh taunts Indian selectors after Yuzvendra Chahal's superb show in RCB-MI clash Faf du Plessis (394) Faf du Plessis has been one of Chennai Super Kings best batsmen s far this season. In the absence of Shane Watson, who retired from cricket last year, Du Plessis has formed a formidable opening partnership with Ruturaj Gaikwad and has delivered the goods for CSK. The veteran South African batsman is 4th on the list with 394 runs from ten matches at an average of 49.25. Ruturaj Gaikwad Another CSK star on the list, Ruturak Gaikwad has been a revelation for CSK. The young opening batsman has showcased amazing consistency and has performed well against some of the best bowlers in the tournament. Gaikwad is the fifth-highest run-getter so far in IPL 2021 with 362 runs from ten matches at an average of 40.22 and a strike rate of over 137.

Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far

<p>Discarded Indian pacer S Sreesanth has opened on the infamous 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) match-fixing saga. The Kerala pacer was one of the most prolific wicket-takers for India under MS Dhoni's initial years of captaincy before his career went downhill. Sreesanth was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squads.</p>

<p>Sreesanth was arrested after being accused of match-fixing in 2013 which saw him getting banned from all forms of cricket by the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI). His international and domestic career came to an abrupt end in 2013 after the match-fixing saga.</p>

<p>He made his comeback to domestic cricket earlier this year after serving a seven-year ban. Sreesanth has now opened up on the match-fixing saga and rubbished the allegations levelled against him by stating that he would not think of such acts for Rs 10 lakh ( INR 1 million)&nbsp;when his party bills around the time used to be Rs 2 lakh (INR 200,000).</p>

<p>“This is the first interview in which I am sharing or explaining it. It was supposed to be one over and 14-plus runs. I bowled four balls for five runs. No no-ball, no wide and not a single slower ball in an IPL game. I was bowling at 130-plus after 12 surgeries on my toe,"&nbsp;Sreesanth told <em>Sportskeeda</em> in an interview.</p>

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<p>“I had played the Irani Trophy and was looking to play the South African series, so that we can win in September 2013. We were going early, and it moves better in September. My goal was to play that series. A person like that, why would I do it, that too for 10 lakhs?, I am not talking big but I used to have bills of around 2 lakh when I partied around," he added.</p>

<p>Sreesanth further went on to explain how he never had an excess amount of cash and always used his card for&nbsp;payments. The right-arm pacer, who has been plying his trade for Kerala in the domestic circuit, thanked his fans for the support to sail through the hard times.</p>

<p>"I used to pay with my card not cash. If I had so much of cash, I would have been spraying it out. In fact, I used to take care of even a normal person," said Sreesanth.</p>

<p>"In my life, I have only helped and given belief. I have helped a lot of people, and those prayers helped me get out of this. All I would ask is - two balls, five runs, two balls to go. How would I give away all that I had invested? No way,” he concluded," he added.</p>

<p>Sreesanth has played 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and 10 T20Is in his international career with a total of 345 wickets to his name across formats. He last played for India in 2011 and was last seen in action during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earlier this year.</p>

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Discarded Indian pacer S Sreesanth has opened on the infamous 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) match-fixing saga. The Kerala pacer was one of the most prolific wicket-takers for India under MS Dhoni's initial years of captaincy before his career went downhill.

Discarded Indian pacer S Sreesanth has opened on the infamous 2013 Indian Premier League (IPL) match-fixing saga. The Kerala pacer was one of the most prolific wicket-takers for India under MS Dhoni's initial years of captaincy before his career went downhill. Sreesanth was part of India's 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup-winning squads. Sreesanth was arrested after being accused of match-fixing in 2013 which saw him getting banned from all forms of cricket by the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI). His international and domestic career came to an abrupt end in 2013 after the match-fixing saga. He made his comeback to domestic cricket earlier this year after serving a seven-year ban. Sreesanth has now opened up on the match-fixing saga and rubbished the allegations levelled against him by stating that he would not think of such acts for Rs 10 lakh ( INR 1 million) when his party bills around the time used to be Rs 2 lakh (INR 200,000). “This is the first interview in which I am sharing or explaining it. It was supposed to be one over and 14-plus runs. I bowled four balls for five runs. No no-ball, no wide and not a single slower ball in an IPL game. I was bowling at 130-plus after 12 surgeries on my toe," Sreesanth told Sportskeeda in an interview. Also Read: From Harbhajan-Sreesanth slap gate to MS Dhoni's anger: Top IPL controversies through the years “I had played the Irani Trophy and was looking to play the South African series, so that we can win in September 2013. We were going early, and it moves better in September. My goal was to play that series. A person like that, why would I do it, that too for 10 lakhs?, I am not talking big but I used to have bills of around 2 lakh when I partied around," he added. Sreesanth further went on to explain how he never had an excess amount of cash and always used his card for payments. The right-arm pacer, who has been plying his trade for Kerala in the domestic circuit, thanked his fans for the support to sail through the hard times. "I used to pay with my card not cash. If I had so much of cash, I would have been spraying it out. In fact, I used to take care of even a normal person," said Sreesanth. "In my life, I have only helped and given belief. I have helped a lot of people, and those prayers helped me get out of this. All I would ask is - two balls, five runs, two balls to go. How would I give away all that I had invested? No way,” he concluded," he added. Sreesanth has played 27 Tests, 53 ODIs and 10 T20Is in his international career with a total of 345 wickets to his name across formats. He last played for India in 2011 and was last seen in action during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy earlier this year.

'Why would I do that for 1 million rupees?': S Sreesanth opens up on infamous 2013 IPL match-fixing saga

<p>Match 41 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday (September 28). In the low-scoring encounter, KKR managed to emerge on top of the DC franchise by 3 wickets -- in pursuit of 128 -- to pick up two vital points.</p>

<p>While Pant-led DC lost the encounter, the IPL 2020 runners-up remain in the top-two in the overall standings. For the skipper Pant, it was a decent game as he made a sedate 36-ball 39 and rotated the bowlers to make it tough for the Kolkata franchise. However, the 23-year-old achieved an elite feat during the match; surpassing Virender Sehwag to make Delhi franchise's leading run-scorer of all-time.</p>

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<p>Sehwag, who captained the Delhi Daredevils (DD) and took them to the playoffs in 2008, 2009 and 2012 -- ended his IPL career with&nbsp;2382 for the Delhi team. Pant now has 2,390 runs in 79 matches with a strike-rate of 148.35 and average of 35.67.</p>

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<p>Talking about DC vs KKR clash, KKR opted to bowl first as none of the DC batters played till the end to take Delhi beyond the 130-run mark. Courtesy Pant and Steve Smith's 39 apiece, DC were restricted for 127-9 as Venkatesh Iyer, Lockie Ferguson and Sunil Narine picked up two wickets each. In reply, Nitish Rana's unbeaten 36 and Shubman Gill's 30 took KKR to the target in 18.2 overs with 3 wickets in hand.</p>


Match 41 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday (September 28).

Match 41 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the in-form Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns with the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Tuesday (September 28). In the low-scoring encounter, KKR managed to emerge on top of the DC franchise by 3 wickets -- in pursuit of 128 -- to pick up two vital points. While Pant-led DC lost the encounter, the IPL 2020 runners-up remain in the top-two in the overall standings. For the skipper Pant, it was a decent game as he made a sedate 36-ball 39 and rotated the bowlers to make it tough for the Kolkata franchise. However, the 23-year-old achieved an elite feat during the match; surpassing Virender Sehwag to make Delhi franchise's leading run-scorer of all-time. ALSO READ | Shreyas Iyer likely to be included in India's main T20 World Cup squad as concerns arise over WC-bound players' form in IPL - Report Sehwag, who captained the Delhi Daredevils (DD) and took them to the playoffs in 2008, 2009 and 2012 -- ended his IPL career with 2382 for the Delhi team. Pant now has 2,390 runs in 79 matches with a strike-rate of 148.35 and average of 35.67. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Shreyas Iyer reacts after playing under Rishabh Pant during DC's 8-wicket win over SRH Talking about DC vs KKR clash, KKR opted to bowl first as none of the DC batters played till the end to take Delhi beyond the 130-run mark. Courtesy Pant and Steve Smith's 39 apiece, DC were restricted for 127-9 as Venkatesh Iyer, Lockie Ferguson and Sunil Narine picked up two wickets each. In reply, Nitish Rana's unbeaten 36 and Shubman Gill's 30 took KKR to the target in 18.2 overs with 3 wickets in hand.

KKR vs DC: Rishabh Pant surpasses Virender Sehwag to become Delhi's all-time leading run-scorer during IPL 2021

<p>Match 41 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Tuesday (September 28). For the unversed, this will be an afternoon game as there are two matches lined-up for the day.</p>

<p>Talking about the form of both sides, DC are moving ahead -- or rather storming -- into the playoffs with back-to-back wins. The 2020 runners-up are at the second position and will reclaim the top spot if they emerge on top of two-time winners KKR at Sharjah. Thus, the Pant-led franchise will start as favourites against the KKR line-up.</p>

<p>On the other hand, KKR have shown remarkable improvement since the UAE leg commenced. Their batters are playing with more freedom whereas their bowling has enough variety for the pitches on offer in the UAE. Hence, they won't give anything easily to the DC outfit. A close contest is expected between both sides. Their last face-off at the venue saw DC beat KKR by 18 runs in a high-scoring thriller in IPL 2020.</p>

<p>Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Tripathi will be some of the players to watch out for.</p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 3:30 PM IST on Tuesday.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/must-be-wondering-why-they-made-some-of-the-decisions-they-did-dc-co-owner-questions-selectors-over-indias-t20-world-cup-squad-416456">Must be wondering why they made some of the decisions they did: DC co-owner questions selectors over India's T20 World Cup squad</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals&nbsp;vs Kolkata Knight Riders?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


Match 41 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Tuesday (September 28).

Match 41 will see one of the title-contenders in Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) face Eoin Morgan's Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2021, on Tuesday (September 28). For the unversed, this will be an afternoon game as there are two matches lined-up for the day. Talking about the form of both sides, DC are moving ahead -- or rather storming -- into the playoffs with back-to-back wins. The 2020 runners-up are at the second position and will reclaim the top spot if they emerge on top of two-time winners KKR at Sharjah. Thus, the Pant-led franchise will start as favourites against the KKR line-up. On the other hand, KKR have shown remarkable improvement since the UAE leg commenced. Their batters are playing with more freedom whereas their bowling has enough variety for the pitches on offer in the UAE. Hence, they won't give anything easily to the DC outfit. A close contest is expected between both sides. Their last face-off at the venue saw DC beat KKR by 18 runs in a high-scoring thriller in IPL 2020. Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Pant, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Varun Chakravarthy and Rahul Tripathi will be some of the players to watch out for. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: ALSO READ | DC vs KKR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match? Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begin? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders begins at 3:30 PM IST on Tuesday. ALSO READ | Must be wondering why they made some of the decisions they did: DC co-owner questions selectors over India's T20 World Cup squad Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, KKR vs DC, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Delhi Capitals?

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26). While it was expected to go down the wire, RCB triumphed over MI by 54 runs to claim two vital points and finally get off the mark in the UAE leg of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the high-octane encounter between both sides, Kohli and Rohit remained at the centre of all the action for being the two biggest names on the field. However, their healthy interaction and bromance pictures have also gone viral, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Here are the two's bromance caught on the camera after match 39:</p>

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<p>Talking about the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. RCB lost Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start (before falling for a 41-ball 51) and Srikar Bharat's 32 (off 24 balls) laid the platform for the three-time runners-up before Glenn Maxwell (37-ball 56) took them to a competitive 165-6. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before they collapsed to 106-6 and were finally bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs, courtesy Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzi Chahal's 3-fer and&nbsp;Maxwell's 2 for 23.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26).

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26). While it was expected to go down the wire, RCB triumphed over MI by 54 runs to claim two vital points and finally get off the mark in the UAE leg of the tournament. During the high-octane encounter between both sides, Kohli and Rohit remained at the centre of all the action for being the two biggest names on the field. However, their healthy interaction and bromance pictures have also gone viral, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Here are the two's bromance caught on the camera after match 39: Kya Moment Hai Yaar ROHIRAT Together In One Frame @imVkohli & @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/IWVJU6xoMO — SHAKIL AHMED (@Im_Being_Shakil) September 27, 2021 × wow#RohitSharma #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/mFQxXOyv6o — Supernova (@sidhear67) September 27, 2021 × ALSO READ | Glenn Maxwell produces 'Big Show', Harshal Patel takes hattrick as Virat Kohli's RCB crush Rohit's MI by 54 runs Talking about the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. RCB lost Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start (before falling for a 41-ball 51) and Srikar Bharat's 32 (off 24 balls) laid the platform for the three-time runners-up before Glenn Maxwell (37-ball 56) took them to a competitive 165-6. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before they collapsed to 106-6 and were finally bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs, courtesy Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzi Chahal's 3-fer and Maxwell's 2 for 23.

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's bromance breaks the internet during RCB vs MI clash in Dubai

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition on Sunday evening (September 26), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, MI were set a 166-run target by Kohli's RCB as Bengaluru dismissed MI for 111 and won the clash by 54 runs.</p>

<p>During the clash, Vaughan spoke about RCB's approach and slammed the three-time runners-up for often celebrating immaturely during the course of a&nbsp;match. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Vaughan said, "I'll be honest with you... RCB.. I don't want to feel like I am picking on them but I just don't like the mentality. I don't like seeing fistbumps for someone hitting a six, you know, in the ninth over. You hit a six but that's your job to get the ball over the ropes. You give a fistbump when you celebrate at the end of the game when you have won. I have seen little celebrations at the wrong moment from the RCB team."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I just don't see the mechanism of maturity. It looks quite immature group that's celebrating someone hitting a six in the 8th over [sic]. So what? Who cares about that? That's for later on in a couple of hours time when you start celebrating. I see some of the things in this group that... yeah, I am not too sure I think they are almost playing individually rather than a collective," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During RCB's innings, Srikar Bharat and Kohli -- who often displays his emotions on the field -- were seen celebrating their boundaries, which might have prompted Vaughan to make the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the RCB-MI clash, Kohli &amp; Co. defeated Rohit-led MI by 54 runs as the defending champions failed to chase down 166 in Dubai. Kohli (51), Bharat (32) and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 propelled RCB to 165-5. Despite a 57-run opening stand and being well-placed at 79-1, MI fell like nine pins to be bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs to lose their third game in a row in the UAE leg of IPL 14.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition on Sunday evening (September 26), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition on Sunday evening (September 26), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, MI were set a 166-run target by Kohli's RCB as Bengaluru dismissed MI for 111 and won the clash by 54 runs. During the clash, Vaughan spoke about RCB's approach and slammed the three-time runners-up for often celebrating immaturely during the course of a match. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Vaughan said, "I'll be honest with you... RCB.. I don't want to feel like I am picking on them but I just don't like the mentality. I don't like seeing fistbumps for someone hitting a six, you know, in the ninth over. You hit a six but that's your job to get the ball over the ropes. You give a fistbump when you celebrate at the end of the game when you have won. I have seen little celebrations at the wrong moment from the RCB team." "I just don't see the mechanism of maturity. It looks quite immature group that's celebrating someone hitting a six in the 8th over [sic]. So what? Who cares about that? That's for later on in a couple of hours time when you start celebrating. I see some of the things in this group that... yeah, I am not too sure I think they are almost playing individually rather than a collective," he added. ALSO READ | Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021 During RCB's innings, Srikar Bharat and Kohli -- who often displays his emotions on the field -- were seen celebrating their boundaries, which might have prompted Vaughan to make the statement. Talking about the RCB-MI clash, Kohli & Co. defeated Rohit-led MI by 54 runs as the defending champions failed to chase down 166 in Dubai. Kohli (51), Bharat (32) and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 propelled RCB to 165-5. Despite a 57-run opening stand and being well-placed at 79-1, MI fell like nine pins to be bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs to lose their third game in a row in the UAE leg of IPL 14.

'Immature group celebrating someone hitting a 6' - Michael Vaughan slams Virat Kohli-led RCB's approach during MI face-off

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be desperately looking to bag their second win of the season when they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match no. 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Monday (September 27). SRH are currently languishing at the bottom of the table having managed only a solitary win in their first nine games of the season so far.</p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals too have struggled to find the momentum this season but are still in the race&nbsp;for a spot in the playoffs with eight points from nine matches so far. While SRH are at the bottom of the table, RR are at the sixth spot and a win tonight will help them move to the top four.</p>

<p>Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured a disastrous campaign so far this season and are all but out of the race for playoffs. SRH had sacked David Warner as the captain and replaced him with Kane Williamson during the first leg of the season in India this year but the move has not worked in the team's favour as they continue to struggle.</p>

<p>While their batting unit has failed to fire collectively, the bowling attack continues to rely heavily on Rashid Khan. Rajasthan Royals are dealing with their own set of problems with the likes of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer all missing the second leg of the season. RR defeated Punjab Kings by 2 runs in a thrilling encounter in their first game of the UAE leg before slipping to a crushing 33-run defeat against Delhi Capitals in their last game.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-rcb-captain-virat-kohli-consoles-mis-ishan-kishan-as-bengaluru-crush-defending-champions-in-ipl-2021-416313">&nbsp;</a></strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-rcb-captain-virat-kohli-consoles-mis-ishan-kishan-as-bengaluru-crush-defending-champions-in-ipl-2021-416313">Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021</a></p>

<p>Both the teams will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways and clinch the all-important three points at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Here is all you need to know about the game -&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Head to head:</strong></p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad enjoy a decent record against each other. Both the teams have won seven games each in the &nbsp;14 meetings between the two sides.</p>

<p><strong>Stats&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Manish Pandey has been Sunrisers Hyderabad's top run-getters against Rajasthan Royals in the last four innings in the Indian Premier League. For Rajasthan Royals, their pacers have been more effective this season with 42 wickets to their name out of the total 47.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rr-vs-srh-ipl-2021-prediction-today-who-will-win-rajasthan-royals-vs-sunrisers-hyderabad-match-416297">&nbsp;RR vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?</a></p>

<p><strong>Trivia:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>In the last meeting between the two sides at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi, Jos Buttler had slammed a sensational 124-run to power RR to a huge total of 220 runs. RR won the game comprehensively by 55 runs and will be hoping to repeat the feat this time around without Buttler.</p>

<p><strong>Squads:</strong></p>

<p><strong>Rajasthan Royals: </strong>Yashasvi Jaiswal, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson(w/c), David Miller, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Kartik Tyagi, Chetan Sakariya, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mustafizur Rahman, Jaydev Unadkat, Chris Morris, Manan Vohra, Evin Lewis, Shreyas Gopal, KC Cariappa, Glenn Phillips, Shivam Dube, Oshane Thomas, Mayank Markande, Anuj Rawat, Gerald Coetzee, Kuldip Yadav, Akash Singh</p>

<p><strong>Sunrisers Hyderabad:</strong> David Warner, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Kane Williamson(c), Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Jason Roy, Shahbaz Nadeem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammad Nabi, Virat Singh, Basil Thampi, Jagadeesha Suchith, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Umran Malik<br />
&nbsp;</p>

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be desperately looking to bag their second win of the season when they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match no. 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Monday (September 27).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be desperately looking to bag their second win of the season when they take on Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match no. 40 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Monday (September 27). SRH are currently languishing at the bottom of the table having managed only a solitary win in their first nine games of the season so far. Rajasthan Royals too have struggled to find the momentum this season but are still in the race for a spot in the playoffs with eight points from nine matches so far. While SRH are at the bottom of the table, RR are at the sixth spot and a win tonight will help them move to the top four. Sunrisers Hyderabad have endured a disastrous campaign so far this season and are all but out of the race for playoffs. SRH had sacked David Warner as the captain and replaced him with Kane Williamson during the first leg of the season in India this year but the move has not worked in the team's favour as they continue to struggle. While their batting unit has failed to fire collectively, the bowling attack continues to rely heavily on Rashid Khan. Rajasthan Royals are dealing with their own set of problems with the likes of Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler and Jofra Archer all missing the second leg of the season. RR defeated Punjab Kings by 2 runs in a thrilling encounter in their first game of the UAE leg before slipping to a crushing 33-run defeat against Delhi Capitals in their last game. Also Read: Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021 Both the teams will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways and clinch the all-important three points at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi on Monday. Here is all you need to know about the game - Head to head: Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad enjoy a decent record against each other. Both the teams have won seven games each in the 14 meetings between the two sides. Stats Manish Pandey has been Sunrisers Hyderabad's top run-getters against Rajasthan Royals in the last four innings in the Indian Premier League. For Rajasthan Royals, their pacers have been more effective this season with 42 wickets to their name out of the total 47. Also Read: RR vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match? Trivia: In the last meeting between the two sides at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in Delhi, Jos Buttler had slammed a sensational 124-run to power RR to a huge total of 220 runs. RR won the game comprehensively by 55 runs and will be hoping to repeat the feat this time around without Buttler. Squads: Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Liam Livingstone, Sanju Samson(w/c), David Miller, Mahipal Lomror, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Kartik Tyagi, Chetan Sakariya, Tabraiz Shamsi, Mustafizur Rahman, Jaydev Unadkat, Chris Morris, Manan Vohra, Evin Lewis, Shreyas Gopal, KC Cariappa, Glenn Phillips, Shivam Dube, Oshane Thomas, Mayank Markande, Anuj Rawat, Gerald Coetzee, Kuldip Yadav, Akash Singh Sunrisers Hyderabad: David Warner, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Kane Williamson(c), Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Sandeep Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Jason Roy, Shahbaz Nadeem, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Shreevats Goswami, Siddarth Kaul, Mohammad Nabi, Virat Singh, Basil Thampi, Jagadeesha Suchith, Abhishek Sharma, Priyam Garg, Umran Malik

IPL 2021: RR vs SRH - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>Match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition saw two heavyweights lock horns with each other as Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was up against defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p>Opting to bowl first, MI removed RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start took Bengaluru off to a flier. Kohli (51), Srikar Bharat (32) and Glenn Maxwell's fireworks (37-ball 56) propelled RCB to a competitive score of 165-6. In reply, MI were on course for a win with a 57-run opening stand between Rohit and Quinton de Kock.</p>

<p>However, things went downhill for the MI franchise as they collapsed from 79-1 to 97-5 before being bundled out for a paltry 111 in 18.1 overs&nbsp;to lose by 54 runs. For the unversed, none of the MI batters -- barring the openers -- crossed the double-digit mark as the five-time winners lost their third game in a row in the UAE leg. Post the match, a heartbroken Ishan Kishan was consoled by RCB captain Kohli. Here's the video where the Indian captain tried lifting up the youngster's spirits -</p>

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<p>Ishan, who had a memorable run in IPL 2020 in UAE, is having a miserable season for MI in IPL 2021. So far, the left-hander has amassed only 107&nbsp;runs in 8 innings at 13.37 and a strike-rate of 86.99. He threw his scalp for 9 (12) during MI's 166-run chase versus RCB. Being aware of his miseries, Captain Kohli came to the youngster's rescue, who is also part of India's T20 World Cup squad.</p>

<p>Both Ishan and the MI franchise will be eager to get back to winning ways as they are languishing at the seventh position at present.</p>


Match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition saw two heavyweights lock horns with each other as Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was up against defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition saw two heavyweights lock horns with each other as Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was up against defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, MI removed RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start took Bengaluru off to a flier. Kohli (51), Srikar Bharat (32) and Glenn Maxwell's fireworks (37-ball 56) propelled RCB to a competitive score of 165-6. In reply, MI were on course for a win with a 57-run opening stand between Rohit and Quinton de Kock. However, things went downhill for the MI franchise as they collapsed from 79-1 to 97-5 before being bundled out for a paltry 111 in 18.1 overs to lose by 54 runs. For the unversed, none of the MI batters -- barring the openers -- crossed the double-digit mark as the five-time winners lost their third game in a row in the UAE leg. Post the match, a heartbroken Ishan Kishan was consoled by RCB captain Kohli. Here's the video where the Indian captain tried lifting up the youngster's spirits - Ishu almost cried pic.twitter.com/82LUj7GVcg — Neil (@RohitsBoy) September 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's bromance breaks the internet during RCB vs MI clash in Dubai Ishan, who had a memorable run in IPL 2020 in UAE, is having a miserable season for MI in IPL 2021. So far, the left-hander has amassed only 107 runs in 8 innings at 13.37 and a strike-rate of 86.99. He threw his scalp for 9 (12) during MI's 166-run chase versus RCB. Being aware of his miseries, Captain Kohli came to the youngster's rescue, who is also part of India's T20 World Cup squad. Both Ishan and the MI franchise will be eager to get back to winning ways as they are languishing at the seventh position at present.

Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021