Delhi Capitals (DC) have received a huge boost ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Both Mitchell Marsh and Tim Seifert have rejoined the DC camp after recovering from COVID-19. The two players were forced into isolation after testing positive for the virus last week.

While Marsh had to be admitted to a hospital after testing positive for the virus, Seifert tested positive after the Australian all-rounder. The duo has now recovered and also completed their mandatory quarantine period to train with the rest of the squad once again.

Marsh and Seifert were spotted training with the DC squad ahead of their clash against KKR on Wednesday. "We are feeling Good. Great to have you back at the training, boys," DC wrote in a social media post while welcoming the duo.

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Despite a string of positive cases in their camp, Delhi Capitals had taken the field in their clash against Punjab Kings on April 20 before locking horns with Rajasthan Royals in their last game on April 22. DC head coach Ricky Ponting had to miss the clash against RR as he was placed in quarantine after one of his family members also tested positive.

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Delhi Capitals lost their game against Rajasthan Royals by 15 runs after the last-over drama at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. DC came close to chasing down 223 runs but fell short after a dramatic final over. They will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they go up against KKR on Thursday.

With just three wins in eight matches so far this season, Delhi Capitals are currently placed at the seventh spot on the points table.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have received a huge boost ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Both Mitchell Marsh and Tim Seifert have rejoined the DC camp after recovering from COVID-19.

Delhi Capitals (DC) have received a huge boost ahead of their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Both Mitchell Marsh and Tim Seifert have rejoined the DC camp after recovering from COVID-19. The two players were forced into isolation after testing positive for the virus last week. While Marsh had to be admitted to a hospital after testing positive for the virus, Seifert tested positive after the Australian all-rounder. The duo has now recovered and also completed their mandatory quarantine period to train with the rest of the squad once again. Marsh and Seifert were spotted training with the DC squad ahead of their clash against KKR on Wednesday. "We are feeling Good. Great to have you back at the training, boys," DC wrote in a social media post while welcoming the duo. We are feeling GOOD Great to have you back at the training, boys #YehHaiNayiDilli | #IPL2022#TATAIPL | #IPL | #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/k9XLbx44qd — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 27, 2022 × Also Read: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming explains why Rajvardhan Hangargekar is yet to feature in IPL 2022 Despite a string of positive cases in their camp, Delhi Capitals had taken the field in their clash against Punjab Kings on April 20 before locking horns with Rajasthan Royals in their last game on April 22. DC head coach Ricky Ponting had to miss the clash against RR as he was placed in quarantine after one of his family members also tested positive. Also Read: 'Broke 3-4 TV remotes, threw water bottles': Ponting recalls watching DC's dramatic clash against RR Delhi Capitals lost their game against Rajasthan Royals by 15 runs after the last-over drama at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. DC came close to chasing down 223 runs but fell short after a dramatic final over. They will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they go up against KKR on Thursday. With just three wins in eight matches so far this season, Delhi Capitals are currently placed at the seventh spot on the points table.

Huge boost for Delhi Capitals as Mitchell Marsh, Tim Seifert rejoin camp after recovering from COVID-19

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. CSK had roped in the India U-19 star at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year for a sum of Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million).

While he was expected to feature regularly for the franchise in the absence of premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who has already been ruled out of the season due to an injury, Hangargekar is yet to make his debut for CSK. The young all-rounder is known for his pace with the new ball and can also bat down the order.

Many have been left surprised over the non-inclusion of Hangargekar in CSK's playing XI in their first eight games this season. The youngster has been left to warm the bench despite CSK's poor run so far this season as the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has managed only two wins in eight games.

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CSK head coach Fleming explained why Hangargekar is yet to feature for CSK this season and revealed they don't want to rush the talented youngster as it can damage his confidence. Fleming stressed the franchise wants to be very careful in nurturing Hangargekar.

"You have to be very careful. I know he’s (Rajvardhan) performed at the Under-19 level but this is a step up. We’re very conscious of the skills that he needs to perform. We don’t wanna just throw him in and damage him. We want to make sure we realise the potential that he’s got," said Fleming.

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Shivam Dube is currently ahead of Hangarekar in the pecking order considering his experience and his hard-hitting abilities. Dube has been a regular in the CSK playing XI and has played a couple of brilliant knocks for the team but has been far from consistent.

In the absence of Chahar, CSK's bowling attack has struggled immensely while their batters too have failed to make an impact so far this season. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, skipper&nbsp;Jadeja and opener Robin Uthappa have all shone in patches and have been inconsistent otherwise.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming recently opened up on the lack of chances for young all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. CSK had roped in the India U-19 star at the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year for a sum of Rs 1.5 crore (INR 15 million). While he was expected to feature regularly for the franchise in the absence of premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who has already been ruled out of the season due to an injury, Hangargekar is yet to make his debut for CSK. The young all-rounder is known for his pace with the new ball and can also bat down the order. Many have been left surprised over the non-inclusion of Hangargekar in CSK's playing XI in their first eight games this season. The youngster has been left to warm the bench despite CSK's poor run so far this season as the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has managed only two wins in eight games. Also Read: 8-0: Decoding Mumbai Indians' horrible run in IPL 2022 CSK head coach Fleming explained why Hangargekar is yet to feature for CSK this season and revealed they don't want to rush the talented youngster as it can damage his confidence. Fleming stressed the franchise wants to be very careful in nurturing Hangargekar. "You have to be very careful. I know he’s (Rajvardhan) performed at the Under-19 level but this is a step up. We’re very conscious of the skills that he needs to perform. We don’t wanna just throw him in and damage him. We want to make sure we realise the potential that he’s got," said Fleming. Also Read: 'Dhoni became captain out of nowhere': Yuvraj backs Rishabh Pant to become India's next Test skipper Shivam Dube is currently ahead of Hangarekar in the pecking order considering his experience and his hard-hitting abilities. Dube has been a regular in the CSK playing XI and has played a couple of brilliant knocks for the team but has been far from consistent. In the absence of Chahar, CSK's bowling attack has struggled immensely while their batters too have failed to make an impact so far this season. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, skipper Jadeja and opener Robin Uthappa have all shone in patches and have been inconsistent otherwise.

CSK head coach Stephen Fleming explains why Rajvardhan Hangargekar is yet to feature in IPL 2022

Some marquee and young players were retained by their respective franchises ahead of IPL 2022. Here's how some of them have fared so far in the ongoing season.

From Jos Buttler to Ravindra Jadeja: How retained players have fared in IPL 2022

IPL 2022's match 40 will see the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (April 27). With the league stage in a very crunch phase, with all teams fighting it out to enter the playoffs (sans Mumbai Indians), both the in-form teams will be desperate to not lose momentum.

With this being another reverse fixture in the ongoing season, Hyderabad will have some momentum having beaten Gujarat with ease in their previous face-off (by eight wickets). In their only meeting so far, Kane Williamson-led SRH opted to bowl first at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on April 11. Despite a fifty from Hardik Pandya and Anubhav Manohar's chancy 21-ball 35, SRH managed to restrict GT for 162-7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan's two wickets each led the show for the 2016 champions.

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In reply, SRH rode on Abhishek Sharma's 32-ball 42 and Kane Williamson's 57 not out to take Hyderabad to an easy eight-wicket win with 5 balls to spare. At present, both camps are coming into this encounter on the back of an impressive win in their last match. While Gujarat won a hard-fought match versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Hyderabad demolished Bengaluru by 9 wickets after dismissing them for a mere 68.

Match prediction for SRH vs GT clash:&nbsp;While Titans have played only one game at the Wankhede, in their tournament-opener versus Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Hyderabad will play their first game of the season at this venue. Dew might again be a factor but teams batting first have been able to defend totals in the last five encounters at the Wankhede. Tough to decide on a winner.&nbsp;SRH to complete a double over GT?

IPL 2022's match 40 will see the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (April 27).

IPL 2022's match 40 will see the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on the high-flying Gujarat Titans (GT) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (April 27). With the league stage in a very crunch phase, with all teams fighting it out to enter the playoffs (sans Mumbai Indians), both the in-form teams will be desperate to not lose momentum. With this being another reverse fixture in the ongoing season, Hyderabad will have some momentum having beaten Gujarat with ease in their previous face-off (by eight wickets). In their only meeting so far, Kane Williamson-led SRH opted to bowl first at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on April 11. Despite a fifty from Hardik Pandya and Anubhav Manohar's chancy 21-ball 35, SRH managed to restrict GT for 162-7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan's two wickets each led the show for the 2016 champions. ALSO READ | R Ashwin achieves elite feat in RR-RCB tie, becomes second off-spinner to attain 150 IPL scalps In reply, SRH rode on Abhishek Sharma's 32-ball 42 and Kane Williamson's 57 not out to take Hyderabad to an easy eight-wicket win with 5 balls to spare. At present, both camps are coming into this encounter on the back of an impressive win in their last match. While Gujarat won a hard-fought match versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), Hyderabad demolished Bengaluru by 9 wickets after dismissing them for a mere 68. Match prediction for SRH vs GT clash: While Titans have played only one game at the Wankhede, in their tournament-opener versus Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), Hyderabad will play their first game of the season at this venue. Dew might again be a factor but teams batting first have been able to defend totals in the last five encounters at the Wankhede. Tough to decide on a winner. SRH to complete a double over GT?

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R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. While the wily spin-bowling all-rounder was promoted at No. 3 in RR's innings, where he scored a 9-ball 17, his real contribution via his primary job, i.e.&nbsp;with the ball in hand.

Ashwin returned with a match-winning spell, 4-0-17-3, as the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise defended their modest total, 144 for 8, by 29 runs after being asked to bat first. Courtesy of his spell, the 35-year-old off-spinner became the eighth bowler overall to enter the 150-wicket club in IPL. In addition, he joined Harbhajan Singh to become only the second off-spinner to take 150 scalps in the premier tournament.&nbsp;

Dwayne Bravo&nbsp;leads the list of most wickets in IPL (181). Lasith Malinga occupies the second slot (170) with Amit Mishra (166), Yuzvendra Chahal (157), Piyush Chawla (157), Ashwin (152), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (151) and Harbhajan Singh (150) following suit. Sunil Narine (149) and Jasprit Bumrah (135) complete the top ten.

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Thus, Ashwin is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in IPL among spinners and the off-spinner with most scalps to date. He surpassed Harbhajan's tally during&nbsp;RR's 29-run win over RCB.&nbsp;

Talking about the clash, RR rode on Riyan Parag's 56 and Samson's 27 to post 144/8. RCB bowlers Md Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga returned with two scalps each. In reply, Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. were dismissed for 115 in 19.3 overs with Ashwin and Kuldeep Sen (4 for 20) shining for the Royals.

The one-time winners RR are now the table toppers with 12 points and a healthy NRR (+0.561).

R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune.

R Ashwin was on fire in Rajasthan Royals' (RR) face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 39 of the IPL 2022 edition, on Tuesday evening (April 26) at the MCA Stadium, Pune. While the wily spin-bowling all-rounder was promoted at No. 3 in RR's innings, where he scored a 9-ball 17, his real contribution via his primary job, i.e. with the ball in hand. Ashwin returned with a match-winning spell, 4-0-17-3, as the Sanju Samson-led RR franchise defended their modest total, 144 for 8, by 29 runs after being asked to bat first. Courtesy of his spell, the 35-year-old off-spinner became the eighth bowler overall to enter the 150-wicket club in IPL. In addition, he joined Harbhajan Singh to become only the second off-spinner to take 150 scalps in the premier tournament. Dwayne Bravo leads the list of most wickets in IPL (181). Lasith Malinga occupies the second slot (170) with Amit Mishra (166), Yuzvendra Chahal (157), Piyush Chawla (157), Ashwin (152), Bhuvneshwar Kumar (151) and Harbhajan Singh (150) following suit. Sunil Narine (149) and Jasprit Bumrah (135) complete the top ten. ALSO READ | 'Pull out of IPL 2022' - Ravi Shastri's bold suggestion for Virat Kohli amid RCB star's batting concerns Thus, Ashwin is the fourth-highest wicket-taker in IPL among spinners and the off-spinner with most scalps to date. He surpassed Harbhajan's tally during RR's 29-run win over RCB. Talking about the clash, RR rode on Riyan Parag's 56 and Samson's 27 to post 144/8. RCB bowlers Md Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Wanindu Hasaranga returned with two scalps each. In reply, Faf du Plessis & Co. were dismissed for 115 in 19.3 overs with Ashwin and Kuldeep Sen (4 for 20) shining for the Royals. The one-time winners RR are now the table toppers with 12 points and a healthy NRR (+0.561).

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Umran Malik has been one of the rising stars in IPL 2022. So far, the young Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer has bowled the third-most dot balls (81), is second in the list of most dot balls in an innings (19), has the best bowling figures of 4 for 28 (in SRH's face-off versus Punjab Kings) and also churned out as many as 10 wickets in seven outings; 11th-most in the overall list.

Apart from this, Umran's raw pace has stunned many, with him bowling the fastest delivery of the match on several occasions in the ongoing season. Thus, he has been receiving rave reviews from former and active cricketers. Being one of SRH's main performers in IPL 15, Umran also had&nbsp;a word with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

Recently, his father revealed what the two stalwarts of Indian cricket told Umran. In a chat with timesofindia.com, Umran's father Rashid revealed, "Umran discussed some of those things with me. MS Dhoni is a legend of the game. Virat Kohli is also a great cricketer. Umran met both of them. They have told Umran that he is the future of Indian cricket. When Umran called me to share this with me, he was extremely happy. He was elated after listening to those golden words from the two legends of the game."

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Umran's father Rashid is an elated parent after seeing the stupendous success of his ward. He himself admitted that he has become extremely popular, in his hometown, with people coming up to him to talk about Umran and praise him.&nbsp;

Rashid revealed that he was against Umran playing cricket. However, he now hopes that his son represents Team India.&nbsp;

"Everyone loves him (Umran) in the family. His sisters love him so much. When I was against him playing cricket, his sisters would support him," Rashid recalled.

"My only dream now is to see my son in an Indian team jersey. I want him to play in the World Cup some day. I am sure he will. He has reached this level and I am confident he will get there very soon. He will make the entire country proud," he added.

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Umran has played a key role in SRH's emphatic turnaround in IPL 2022. After losing their opening two games, Hyderabad have bounced back in style to win five matches on the trot and occupy the second spot&nbsp;in the points table.

Umran Malik has been one of the rising stars in IPL 2022. So far, the young Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer has bowled the third-most dot balls (81), is second in the list of most dot balls in an innings (19), has the best bowling figures of 4 for 28 (in SRH's face-off versus Punjab Kings) and also churned out as many as 10 wickets in seven outings; 11th-most in the overall list.

Umran Malik has been one of the rising stars in IPL 2022. So far, the young Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer has bowled the third-most dot balls (81), is second in the list of most dot balls in an innings (19), has the best bowling figures of 4 for 28 (in SRH's face-off versus Punjab Kings) and also churned out as many as 10 wickets in seven outings; 11th-most in the overall list. Apart from this, Umran's raw pace has stunned many, with him bowling the fastest delivery of the match on several occasions in the ongoing season. Thus, he has been receiving rave reviews from former and active cricketers. Being one of SRH's main performers in IPL 15, Umran also had a word with MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. Recently, his father revealed what the two stalwarts of Indian cricket told Umran. In a chat with timesofindia.com, Umran's father Rashid revealed, "Umran discussed some of those things with me. MS Dhoni is a legend of the game. Virat Kohli is also a great cricketer. Umran met both of them. They have told Umran that he is the future of Indian cricket. When Umran called me to share this with me, he was extremely happy. He was elated after listening to those golden words from the two legends of the game." ALSO READ | From RCB's embarrassing 49 to KKR's shambolic 68: Five lowest totals in IPL Umran's father Rashid is an elated parent after seeing the stupendous success of his ward. He himself admitted that he has become extremely popular, in his hometown, with people coming up to him to talk about Umran and praise him. Rashid revealed that he was against Umran playing cricket. However, he now hopes that his son represents Team India. "Everyone loves him (Umran) in the family. His sisters love him so much. When I was against him playing cricket, his sisters would support him," Rashid recalled. "My only dream now is to see my son in an Indian team jersey. I want him to play in the World Cup some day. I am sure he will. He has reached this level and I am confident he will get there very soon. He will make the entire country proud," he added. ALSO READ | Sunil Gavaskar hails SRH's Umran Malik for speed and accuracy, says 'he's going to play for India' Umran has played a key role in SRH's emphatic turnaround in IPL 2022. After losing their opening two games, Hyderabad have bounced back in style to win five matches on the trot and occupy the second spot in the points table.

Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni told Umran Malik he is the future of Indian cricket, reveals SRH speedster's father

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recently picked his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) playing XI consisting of some of the biggest names to have played the game. Harbhajan, who himself is one of the best spinners in the history of the league, named the legendary MS Dhoni as the captain of his star-studded XI.

Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in IPL history having led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to four titles and a staggering nine finals since the inception of the tournament in 2008. The 40-year-old stepped down from captaincy at CSK ahead of the start of the ongoing IPL 2022 and is currently playing as a wicket-keeper batter for the four-time champions.

Dhoni had handed over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after signing off as one of the greatest leaders of all time in the IPL. Apart from Dhoni, Harbhajan also picked Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - the two Indian batting giants in his all-time IPL XI. Both Kohli and Rohit are among the top five run-getters in the league.

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Harbhajan named Rohit as his second opener along with the legendary Chris Gayle, who is also one of the greats of the IPL and has an incredible record in the league. Gayle, who is not part of the ongoing IPL 2022, has amassed 4965 runs in 142 IPL matches at an average of close to 40 and a strike rate of over 148.

In the middle order, Harbhajan picked another IPL great in AB de Villiers along with former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson and Dhoni. He also picked his former CSK teammate Jadeja at the no.7 spot. Jadeja has been one of the best all-rounders in the league since its inception and is currently leading CSK.

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Harbhajan also picked Kieron Pollard in the finisher's role while naming Jasprit Bumrah and the legendary Lasith Malinga as the two pure fast bowlers in his team. Malinga was the leading wicket-taker of all time in IPL before his record was surpassed by Dwayne Bravo this season. Sunil Narine is the lone spinner in Harbhajan's all time IPL&nbsp;XI.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recently picked his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) playing XI consisting of some of the biggest names to have played the game.

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh recently picked his all-time Indian Premier League (IPL) playing XI consisting of some of the biggest names to have played the game. Harbhajan, who himself is one of the best spinners in the history of the league, named the legendary MS Dhoni as the captain of his star-studded XI. Dhoni is one of the most successful captains in IPL history having led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to four titles and a staggering nine finals since the inception of the tournament in 2008. The 40-year-old stepped down from captaincy at CSK ahead of the start of the ongoing IPL 2022 and is currently playing as a wicket-keeper batter for the four-time champions. Dhoni had handed over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja after signing off as one of the greatest leaders of all time in the IPL. Apart from Dhoni, Harbhajan also picked Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma - the two Indian batting giants in his all-time IPL XI. Both Kohli and Rohit are among the top five run-getters in the league. Also Read: 8-0: Decoding Mumbai Indians' horrible run in IPL 2022 Harbhajan named Rohit as his second opener along with the legendary Chris Gayle, who is also one of the greats of the IPL and has an incredible record in the league. Gayle, who is not part of the ongoing IPL 2022, has amassed 4965 runs in 142 IPL matches at an average of close to 40 and a strike rate of over 148. In the middle order, Harbhajan picked another IPL great in AB de Villiers along with former Australia all-rounder Shane Watson and Dhoni. He also picked his former CSK teammate Jadeja at the no.7 spot. Jadeja has been one of the best all-rounders in the league since its inception and is currently leading CSK. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL Harbhajan also picked Kieron Pollard in the finisher's role while naming Jasprit Bumrah and the legendary Lasith Malinga as the two pure fast bowlers in his team. Malinga was the leading wicket-taker of all time in IPL before his record was surpassed by Dwayne Bravo this season. Sunil Narine is the lone spinner in Harbhajan's all time IPL XI.

MS Dhoni named captain of Harbhajan Singh's all-time IPL XI; Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma feature

8-0: Decoding Mumbai Indians' horrible run in IPL 2022

Mumbai Indians (MI) are yet to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they continue to endure a forgetful campaign this year. Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. have lost their first eight matches in a row in what has been a disastrous start for the five-time champions.

Mumbai Indians slipped to their eighth successive defeat in their last game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI failed to chase down the target of 169 runs as they were restricted to 132/8 in 20 overs by the LSG bowlers, who produced an excellent combined effort.

Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for LSG as he picked up a three-wicket haul in the game, including the prized scalp of Kieron Pollard. Krunal stole the show with his performance but his unique send-off for Pollard became one of the talking points of the game.

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After dismissing him, Krunal jumped on Pollard's back and gave his former Mumbai Indians teammate a kiss on his head. The duo, who share a great bond off the pitch, often enjoy on-field banter with each other. Pollard recently took to Instagram to react to Krunal's unique send-off.

"@krunalpandya_official welcome to the collection of wkts… you know how serious I am with my bowling. In the end it was 1-1. #myboy . #greatfriendship #camaraderie . All good fun," wrote the Mumbai Indians star in an Instagram post.

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Krunal was criticised by a few for his send-off to Pollard as his reaction was deemed overboard. However, Pollard has now cleared the air and made it clear that he took the gesture in a lighter way. Both Pollard and Krunal were part of the MI dressing room for six seasons before the Indian all-rounder moved to LSG this year.

While Mumbai Indians are yet to win their first match in IPL 2022, debutants Lucknow Super Giants have enjoyed an eventful campaign with five wins in eight matches so far this season.

Mumbai Indians (MI) are yet to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they continue to endure a forgetful campaign this year. Rohit Sharma & Co.

Mumbai Indians (MI) are yet to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they continue to endure a forgetful campaign this year. Rohit Sharma & Co. have lost their first eight matches in a row in what has been a disastrous start for the five-time champions. Mumbai Indians slipped to their eighth successive defeat in their last game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. MI failed to chase down the target of 169 runs as they were restricted to 132/8 in 20 overs by the LSG bowlers, who produced an excellent combined effort. Krunal Pandya was the pick of the bowlers for LSG as he picked up a three-wicket haul in the game, including the prized scalp of Kieron Pollard. Krunal stole the show with his performance but his unique send-off for Pollard became one of the talking points of the game. Also Read: 'Mate, no way they are hitting this': When Harshal Patel left Maxwell, Kohli & AB impressed with his bowling After dismissing him, Krunal jumped on Pollard's back and gave his former Mumbai Indians teammate a kiss on his head. The duo, who share a great bond off the pitch, often enjoy on-field banter with each other. Pollard recently took to Instagram to react to Krunal's unique send-off. "@krunalpandya_official welcome to the collection of wkts… you know how serious I am with my bowling. In the end it was 1-1. #myboy . #greatfriendship #camaraderie . All good fun," wrote the Mumbai Indians star in an Instagram post. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kieron Pollard (@kieron.pollard55) × Also Read: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming provides update on Moeen Ali's return after defeat against PBKS Krunal was criticised by a few for his send-off to Pollard as his reaction was deemed overboard. However, Pollard has now cleared the air and made it clear that he took the gesture in a lighter way. Both Pollard and Krunal were part of the MI dressing room for six seasons before the Indian all-rounder moved to LSG this year. While Mumbai Indians are yet to win their first match in IPL 2022, debutants Lucknow Super Giants have enjoyed an eventful campaign with five wins in eight matches so far this season.

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Harshal Patel has become one of the vital cogs in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowling attack ever since his record-breaking campaign for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year. Harshal had taken IPL 2021 by a storm with his impressive performances as he went on to bag the Purple Cap for finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the season.

Harshal picked up 32 wickets in 15 matches to equal Dwayne Bravo's record of most wickets in a single IPL season. He was exceptional in the death overs and used his variations extremely well to trouble the best of batters. Harshal used his ability to take the pace off his deliveries and slower ones to deceive batters at crucial junctures during matches.

Harshal recently appeared on talk-show host Gaurav Kapoor's show 'Breakfast with Champions' where he recalled how he was praised by the likes of Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli for his brilliant slower ones. Harshal revealed how Maxwell told him 'mate, no way they are hitting this' after he faced some slower ones from the right-arm pacer in the nets.

"AB, Virat and Maxi have said that (it is impossible to catch his slower ball out of the hand). So I bowled a few slower balls to Maxi and he comes out of the nets and says, 'mate, no way they are hitting this.' When people like him, Virat or AB say that, you think, 'if they are not seeing it out of the hand, who else can?' Huge confidence booster," said Harshal on the show.

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Harshal, who was tarded from Delhi Capitals to RCB ahead of IPL 2021 last year, was bought by the franchise at his base price of Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). He was released by RCB&nbsp;ahead of the mega auction this year only to be bought back for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore (INR 107.5 million).

Harshal, who is one of the key members of the RCB squad at present, has been impressive once again with the ball this season. The pacer has picked up nine wickets in seven matches so far this season and has helped RCB in ensuring they are in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs under new skipper Faf du Plessis.

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RCB have five wins in eight matches so far this season and will be looking to bag their sixth win when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

Harshal Patel has become one of the vital cogs in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowling attack ever since his record-breaking campaign for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year.

Harshal Patel has become one of the vital cogs in the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowling attack ever since his record-breaking campaign for the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) last year. Harshal had taken IPL 2021 by a storm with his impressive performances as he went on to bag the Purple Cap for finishing as the highest wicket-taker of the season. Harshal picked up 32 wickets in 15 matches to equal Dwayne Bravo's record of most wickets in a single IPL season. He was exceptional in the death overs and used his variations extremely well to trouble the best of batters. Harshal used his ability to take the pace off his deliveries and slower ones to deceive batters at crucial junctures during matches. Harshal recently appeared on talk-show host Gaurav Kapoor's show 'Breakfast with Champions' where he recalled how he was praised by the likes of Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli for his brilliant slower ones. Harshal revealed how Maxwell told him 'mate, no way they are hitting this' after he faced some slower ones from the right-arm pacer in the nets. "AB, Virat and Maxi have said that (it is impossible to catch his slower ball out of the hand). So I bowled a few slower balls to Maxi and he comes out of the nets and says, 'mate, no way they are hitting this.' When people like him, Virat or AB say that, you think, 'if they are not seeing it out of the hand, who else can?' Huge confidence booster," said Harshal on the show. Also Read: CSK head coach Stephen Fleming provides update on Moeen Ali's return after defeat against PBKS Harshal, who was tarded from Delhi Capitals to RCB ahead of IPL 2021 last year, was bought by the franchise at his base price of Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). He was released by RCB ahead of the mega auction this year only to be bought back for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore (INR 107.5 million). Harshal, who is one of the key members of the RCB squad at present, has been impressive once again with the ball this season. The pacer has picked up nine wickets in seven matches so far this season and has helped RCB in ensuring they are in the hunt for a spot in the playoffs under new skipper Faf du Plessis. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL RCB have five wins in eight matches so far this season and will be looking to bag their sixth win when they take on Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

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Former England captain-turned-commentator Kevin Pietersen is in awe of the Wankhede crowd's reaction when MS Dhoni came out to bat in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) tough 188-run chase versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 38 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 25).

After the fall of Ambati Rayudu, who played a stupendous 39-ball 78, the Wankhede crowd gave him a resounding cheer before shifting focus on Dhoni, the former CSK skipper. Dhoni came out in the middle on the back of a match-winning 13-ball 28 not out in Chennai's win over Mumbai in their last encounter. With the equation reading 35 off 13 balls, the CSK loyalists -- who were in majority at the Wankhede -- still pinned their hopes on the 40-year-old.

Dhoni started the final over, with CSK in need of an improbable 27, with a huge six to light up the atmosphere. However, he fell on the third delivery for an 8-ball 12. Despite his dismissal and CSK's defeat, the crowd was still buzzing, which left Pietersen stunned. The former cricketer feels such a rousing crowd response is one of the reasons why IPL deserves to be held in India. He also opined that it is the reason for&nbsp;the league, CSK, and Dhoni's ever-increasing followers worldwide.

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"It was unbelievable. It was incredible. That's exactly why the IPL deserves to be played in the country. The energy and excitement of that man coming to the wicket is none other than like anywhere else," Pietersen told Star Sports. 
 
"It's not a full capacity here as the bottom tier is placarded because of the restrictions. However, that did not matter at all. It was difficult calling the game, it was so noisy inside the commentary box. The support for him, the CSK and the IPL is incredible. It's still noisy. The game's finished, they lost and it's still noisy. Incredible!," opined Pietersen.

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Talking about the PBKS-CSK face-off, the Mayank Agarwal-led side completed a double over seventh-ranked Chennai with a hard-fought 11-run win. Being asked to bat first, they rode on Shikhar Dhawan's 88 to post 187-4 before Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Rishi Dhawan starred with the ball to restrict CSK for 176-6.

Former England captain-turned-commentator Kevin Pietersen is in awe of the Wankhede crowd's reaction when MS Dhoni came out to bat in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) tough 188-run chase versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 38 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 25).

Former England captain-turned-commentator Kevin Pietersen is in awe of the Wankhede crowd's reaction when MS Dhoni came out to bat in Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) tough 188-run chase versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 38 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 25). After the fall of Ambati Rayudu, who played a stupendous 39-ball 78, the Wankhede crowd gave him a resounding cheer before shifting focus on Dhoni, the former CSK skipper. Dhoni came out in the middle on the back of a match-winning 13-ball 28 not out in Chennai's win over Mumbai in their last encounter. With the equation reading 35 off 13 balls, the CSK loyalists -- who were in majority at the Wankhede -- still pinned their hopes on the 40-year-old. Dhoni started the final over, with CSK in need of an improbable 27, with a huge six to light up the atmosphere. However, he fell on the third delivery for an 8-ball 12. Despite his dismissal and CSK's defeat, the crowd was still buzzing, which left Pietersen stunned. The former cricketer feels such a rousing crowd response is one of the reasons why IPL deserves to be held in India. He also opined that it is the reason for the league, CSK, and Dhoni's ever-increasing followers worldwide. ALSO READ | Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL "It was unbelievable. It was incredible. That's exactly why the IPL deserves to be played in the country. The energy and excitement of that man coming to the wicket is none other than like anywhere else," Pietersen told Star Sports. "It's not a full capacity here as the bottom tier is placarded because of the restrictions. However, that did not matter at all. It was difficult calling the game, it was so noisy inside the commentary box. The support for him, the CSK and the IPL is incredible. It's still noisy. The game's finished, they lost and it's still noisy. Incredible!," opined Pietersen. ALSO READ | You're bowling at him, there's not one red shirt in crowd: Rabada praises Rishi after PBKS beat CSK Talking about the PBKS-CSK face-off, the Mayank Agarwal-led side completed a double over seventh-ranked Chennai with a hard-fought 11-run win. Being asked to bat first, they rode on Shikhar Dhawan's 88 to post 187-4 before Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Rishi Dhawan starred with the ball to restrict CSK for 176-6.

Unbelievable: Pietersen reacts to Wankhede crowd's cheering for MS Dhoni during CSK run-chase vs PBKS

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they take on in-form Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. RCB were mauled by nine wickets in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they succumbed to the lowest total by any team in IPL 2022.

RCB were bundled out for a paltry 68 runs as their batting line-up suffered a terrible collapse. Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. will be hoping to keep aside the batting woes from their last game and put on an improved show against Sanju Samson-led RR. RCB's top-order has been far from consistent this season as barring skipper Du Plessis none of the other two batters - Virat Kohli and Anuj Rawat have managed to make an impact.

While Kohli has bagged a string of low-key scores in his last few outings, Rawat has failed to impress despite being backed consistently by the franchise. RCB's middle-order has saved the side on a number of occasions already this year with the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed in top-notch form.

However, they were left exposed by SRH in their last game and the Rajasthan Royals will be looking to do the same at the MCA Stadium on Tuesday. Rajasthan Royals are heading into the clash on the back of a 15-run win against Delhi Capitals where their batters once again fired all cylinders with Jos Buttler notching up his second ton of the season.

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Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has also continued his fine form with the ball while the likes of Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna have been among the wickets. RR have five wins in seven matches so far this season and will be hoping to continue their winning momentum against RCB on Tuesday.

Here is all you need to know about the RCB&nbsp;vs RR clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have met each other 23 times in the Indian Premier League. RCB lead 13-10 when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides in the league.

Stats:

Jos Buttler is already nearing the 500-run mark in IPL 2022 and has so far notched up a stunning 491 runs in seven matches so far this season. He is 58 runs ahead of where Virat Kohli was after seven matches when he scored a record 973 runs in IPL 2016.

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Trivia:

RCB spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has a terrific record against RR captain Sanju Samson and has dismissed him four times in five innings. The spinner can be used against the RR skipper on Tuesday.

Predicted playing XIs:

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c&amp;wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Karun Nair, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat/Mahipal Lomror, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudesai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj 
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they take on in-form Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways when they take on in-form Rajasthan Royals at the MCA Stadium in Pune in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday. RCB were mauled by nine wickets in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad as they succumbed to the lowest total by any team in IPL 2022. RCB were bundled out for a paltry 68 runs as their batting line-up suffered a terrible collapse. Faf du Plessis & Co. will be hoping to keep aside the batting woes from their last game and put on an improved show against Sanju Samson-led RR. RCB's top-order has been far from consistent this season as barring skipper Du Plessis none of the other two batters - Virat Kohli and Anuj Rawat have managed to make an impact. While Kohli has bagged a string of low-key scores in his last few outings, Rawat has failed to impress despite being backed consistently by the franchise. RCB's middle-order has saved the side on a number of occasions already this year with the likes of Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed in top-notch form. However, they were left exposed by SRH in their last game and the Rajasthan Royals will be looking to do the same at the MCA Stadium on Tuesday. Rajasthan Royals are heading into the clash on the back of a 15-run win against Delhi Capitals where their batters once again fired all cylinders with Jos Buttler notching up his second ton of the season. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal has also continued his fine form with the ball while the likes of Trent Boult and Prasidh Krishna have been among the wickets. RR have five wins in seven matches so far this season and will be hoping to continue their winning momentum against RCB on Tuesday. Here is all you need to know about the RCB vs RR clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have met each other 23 times in the Indian Premier League. RCB lead 13-10 when it comes to the head to head record between the two sides in the league. Stats: Jos Buttler is already nearing the 500-run mark in IPL 2022 and has so far notched up a stunning 491 runs in seven matches so far this season. He is 58 runs ahead of where Virat Kohli was after seven matches when he scored a record 973 runs in IPL 2016. Also Read: RCB vs RR, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals match? Trivia: RCB spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has a terrific record against RR captain Sanju Samson and has dismissed him four times in five innings. The spinner can be used against the RR skipper on Tuesday. Predicted playing XIs: Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Karun Nair, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Obed McCoy, Yuzvendra Chahal Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat/Mahipal Lomror, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudesai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj

Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs

Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Shikhar Dhawan played a brilliant knock of 88 runs off 59 balls to help his side beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 26). On a tricky pitch, Dhawan continued his purple patch as the left-hander took the CSK bowlers to the cleaners after taking his time to settle down.

Dhawan enjoyed an eventful evening with the bat against CSK as he went on to achieve a plethora of milestones at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While he became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete 6,000 runs in the IPL, Dhawan also became the first batter to complete the milestone of 1,000 runs against CSK.

Dhawan is the only batter in the history of IPL to have achieved the elusive feat of amassing over 1,000 runs against four-time champions CSK. He is only the third batter in the history of the league to complete 1,000 runs against a single team. He also broke Rohit Sharma's record of most runs against a single opponent in IPL history.

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Most runs against an opponent in IPL:

S Dhawan 1029 vs Chennai Super Kings 
R Sharma 1018 vs Kolkata Knight Riders 
D Warner 1005 vs Punjab Kings

Dhawan has also become the second-highest run-getter of all time in IPL history. The prolific left-hander, who has been scoring runs consistently in the IPL over the years, now has 6086 runs in 200 matches at an average of and a strike rate close to 127.

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On Monday, Dhawan's 88 along with Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 42 off 32 balls helped Punjab Kings post a strong total of 187 runs on the board against CSK at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The PBKS bowlers went on to successfully defend the target to secure a close 11-run win and bag their fourth win in the tournament.

While Punjab Kings moved to the sixth spot on the points table with their fourth win in eight games, CSK remain at the ninth spot with just four points from eight matches this season.

Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Shikhar Dhawan played a brilliant knock of 88 runs off 59 balls to help his side beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 26).

Punjab Kings (PBKS) opener Shikhar Dhawan played a brilliant knock of 88 runs off 59 balls to help his side beat Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (April 26). On a tricky pitch, Dhawan continued his purple patch as the left-hander took the CSK bowlers to the cleaners after taking his time to settle down. Dhawan enjoyed an eventful evening with the bat against CSK as he went on to achieve a plethora of milestones at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. While he became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete 6,000 runs in the IPL, Dhawan also became the first batter to complete the milestone of 1,000 runs against CSK. Dhawan is the only batter in the history of IPL to have achieved the elusive feat of amassing over 1,000 runs against four-time champions CSK. He is only the third batter in the history of the league to complete 1,000 runs against a single team. He also broke Rohit Sharma's record of most runs against a single opponent in IPL history. Also Read: 'They lied to me': RCB pacer Harshal Patel recalls how IPL franchises betrayed him in 2018 player auction Most runs against an opponent in IPL: S Dhawan 1029 vs Chennai Super Kings R Sharma 1018 vs Kolkata Knight Riders D Warner 1005 vs Punjab Kings Dhawan has also become the second-highest run-getter of all time in IPL history. The prolific left-hander, who has been scoring runs consistently in the IPL over the years, now has 6086 runs in 200 matches at an average of and a strike rate close to 127. Also Read: Dhawan becomes second batter after Virat Kohli to achieve incredible milestone of 6,000 runs in IPL On Monday, Dhawan's 88 along with Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 42 off 32 balls helped Punjab Kings post a strong total of 187 runs on the board against CSK at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. The PBKS bowlers went on to successfully defend the target to secure a close 11-run win and bag their fourth win in the tournament. While Punjab Kings moved to the sixth spot on the points table with their fourth win in eight games, CSK remain at the ninth spot with just four points from eight matches this season.

Shikhar Dhawan breaks Rohit Sharma's record, achieves elusive milestone against CSK in IPL

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of the ongoing season. The match is set to be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium, Pune. The venue will return as host in IPL 15 after a long gap ever since the Covid cases rose up in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp (shifting two games from Pune to Mumbai).

This will be the third reverse fixture of the season as RCB and RR have already squared off with each other earlier in IPL 15. Back then, the match went down to the wire before Dinesh Karthik-Shahbad Ahmed's finishing knocks propelled RCB to an emphatic four-wicket win in pursuit of a competitive 170. The game was held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

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Talking about their current form, RCB are coming into this fixture on the back of a disastrous outing versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where they were bundled out for 68. Thus, they will like to start afresh and come hard against RR, against whom they have been unbeaten in the last five face-offs. RCB still have a solid chance of qualifying for the playoffs, with five wins from eight games. However, they cannot afford to lose grip in the crunch phase of the league stage. They occupy the fifth spot at present.

Meanwhile, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan are in the third position with five victories from seven outings. While they have had a good run so far, they will like to find answers against Bengaluru to stop the three-time runners-up's&nbsp;dominance over them.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for RCB vs RR clash:&nbsp;With the venue returning back as hosts after a long gap, both teams might prefer chasing (teams batting second have a 50% win record). Expect another riveting contest with runs on offer. RCB to bounce back and maintain its dominance over RR?

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of the ongoing season.

The cricketing action will continue in IPL 2022 as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns with the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 39 of the ongoing season. The match is set to be held at the Maharashtra Cricket Stadium, Pune. The venue will return as host in IPL 15 after a long gap ever since the Covid cases rose up in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp (shifting two games from Pune to Mumbai). This will be the third reverse fixture of the season as RCB and RR have already squared off with each other earlier in IPL 15. Back then, the match went down to the wire before Dinesh Karthik-Shahbad Ahmed's finishing knocks propelled RCB to an emphatic four-wicket win in pursuit of a competitive 170. The game was held at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. ALSO READ | 'They lied to me': RCB pacer Harshal Patel recalls how IPL franchises betrayed him in 2018 player auction Talking about their current form, RCB are coming into this fixture on the back of a disastrous outing versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), where they were bundled out for 68. Thus, they will like to start afresh and come hard against RR, against whom they have been unbeaten in the last five face-offs. RCB still have a solid chance of qualifying for the playoffs, with five wins from eight games. However, they cannot afford to lose grip in the crunch phase of the league stage. They occupy the fifth spot at present. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan are in the third position with five victories from seven outings. While they have had a good run so far, they will like to find answers against Bengaluru to stop the three-time runners-up's dominance over them. ALSO READ | From RCB's embarrassing 49 to KKR's woeful 68: Five lowest totals in IPL Match prediction for RCB vs RR clash: With the venue returning back as hosts after a long gap, both teams might prefer chasing (teams batting second have a 50% win record). Expect another riveting contest with runs on offer. RCB to bounce back and maintain its dominance over RR?

RCB vs RR, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals match?

Harshal Patel has witnessed a remarkable rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the last couple of years. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler enjoyed a brilliant campaign in IPL 2021 last year where he was the highest wicket-taker of the season and won the Purple Cap with 32 wickets from 15 matches.

Harshal was traded to RCB from Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2021 last year and went on to prove his mettle with the ball. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, Harshal shone throughout the tournament in IPL 2021 and emerged as one of the best death bowlers. His stellar run also helped RCB make it to the playoffs, however, they failed to lift their maiden IPL title.

Harshal recently opened up on his journey in the IPL and revealed he had to face a lot of hurdles to be standing where he is today. The RCB pacer claimed he was betrayed by several IPL teams during the 2018 player auction. The fast bowler revealed he was promised by officials of several teams that they will be bidding for him at the auction but that was not the case.

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Delhi Capitals were the only team that bid for the pacer from Haryana and he was sold to the franchise at his base price of Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). Harshal said he felt betrayed after the auction as he was lied to by the franchises, who showed no interest in buying him at the auction.

&nbsp;"The ironic thing was that there were 3-4 people from different franchises who said we'd gonna bid for you but kisi ne nahi kiya (no one did). At that time, it felt like a betrayal, yeh toh jhooth bole hain, dhokha hua hai mere saath (they lied to me, I felt cheated)," Harshal told talk-show host Gaurav Kapoor on his show Breakfast with Champions.

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After his stunning season for RCB last year, he was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year and was bought back for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore (INR 107.5 million). Harshal has been one of the vital cogs in the RCB bowling attack this season and has continued his good show with the ball.

The right-arm pacer has so far picked up nine wickets in seven matches for RCB. The Faf du Plessis-led side has made a brilliant start to the season and are currently placed fifth on the points table with ten points from eight matches in the tournament so far.

Harshal Patel has witnessed a remarkable rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the last couple of years. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler enjoyed a brilliant campaign in IPL 2021 last year where he was the highest wicket-taker of the season and won the Purple Cap with 32 wickets from 15 matches.

Harshal Patel has witnessed a remarkable rise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) over the last couple of years. The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fast bowler enjoyed a brilliant campaign in IPL 2021 last year where he was the highest wicket-taker of the season and won the Purple Cap with 32 wickets from 15 matches. Harshal was traded to RCB from Delhi Capitals ahead of IPL 2021 last year and went on to prove his mettle with the ball. Under Virat Kohli's captaincy, Harshal shone throughout the tournament in IPL 2021 and emerged as one of the best death bowlers. His stellar run also helped RCB make it to the playoffs, however, they failed to lift their maiden IPL title. Harshal recently opened up on his journey in the IPL and revealed he had to face a lot of hurdles to be standing where he is today. The RCB pacer claimed he was betrayed by several IPL teams during the 2018 player auction. The fast bowler revealed he was promised by officials of several teams that they will be bidding for him at the auction but that was not the case. Also Read: You're bowling at Dhoni, there's not one red shirt in crowd: Rabada praises Rishi after PBKS beat CSK Delhi Capitals were the only team that bid for the pacer from Haryana and he was sold to the franchise at his base price of Rs 20 lakh (INR 2 million). Harshal said he felt betrayed after the auction as he was lied to by the franchises, who showed no interest in buying him at the auction. "The ironic thing was that there were 3-4 people from different franchises who said we'd gonna bid for you but kisi ne nahi kiya (no one did). At that time, it felt like a betrayal, yeh toh jhooth bole hain, dhokha hua hai mere saath (they lied to me, I felt cheated)," Harshal told talk-show host Gaurav Kapoor on his show Breakfast with Champions. Also Read: Virat Kohli, MS Dhoni told Umran Malik he is the future of Indian cricket, reveals SRH speedster's father After his stunning season for RCB last year, he was released by the franchise ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction earlier this year and was bought back for a whopping Rs 10.75 crore (INR 107.5 million). Harshal has been one of the vital cogs in the RCB bowling attack this season and has continued his good show with the ball. The right-arm pacer has so far picked up nine wickets in seven matches for RCB. The Faf du Plessis-led side has made a brilliant start to the season and are currently placed fifth on the points table with ten points from eight matches in the tournament so far.

'They lied to me': RCB pacer Harshal Patel recalls how IPL franchises betrayed him in 2018 player auction

From RCB's embarrassing 49 to KKR's woeful 68: Five lowest totals in IPL

Krunal Pandya claimed 3/19 after skipper KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 103 as Lucknow Super Giants handed Mumbai Indians a second successive defeat this season, winning by 36 runs in Match 37 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. 
 
Krunal picked up the wickets of dangerous Rohit Sharma (39), Mumbai Indians` top scorer, Kieron Pollard (19) and Daniel Sams (3) to lead a clinical bowling performance by Lucknow Super Giants as they registered their fifth win of the season and moved to fourth in the points table with 10 points. 
 
Gujarat Titans lead with 12 points followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- in that order -- all with 10 points.

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Mumbai Indians` woeful season continued as they slumped to their eighth defeat of the season and remain winless, plumbing the bottom of the table. 
 
After restricting LSG to 168/6 despite Rahul`s unbeaten century, Mumbai Indians were in a good position to go for their first win of the season. Things started well but they lost their way in the middle overs and succumbed to another defeat. 
 
Mumbai Indians had a good start, reaching 43/0 in the power-play, While Ishan Kishan, Mumbai Indian`s costliest buy in the mega auction before IPL 2022, scratched around for a 20-ball eight, skipper Rohit Sharma looked in good form as he made for him partner`s lack of runs. 
 
Rohit started with a four of the last ball of the first over, cutting a short and wide one by Mohsin Khan over backward point for a one-bounce four. He smashed Jason Holder and D Chameera for boundaries in successive overs and then struck Holder for a six and a four off successive deliveries in the sixth over.

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But just when it looked like he and Suryakumar Yadav would take Mumbai to safety, Rohit got out, caught by substitute K Gowtham at short third man as the Mumbai Indians skipper attempts to slog over a length ball by Krunal on off-stump and top-edges it. 
 
Suryakumar Yadav, promoted in the batting order for this match, did not last long as he is out for 7, Mumbai Indians slumping to 67/4. 
 
Young Tilak Varma and the seasoned Kieron Pollard kept the fight alive by raising 57 runs for the fifth wicket, Varma hitting some pleasing shots as he took the battle to the LSG bowlers. 
 
But he got out at the most inappropriate time for Mumbai Indians, caught by Ravi Bishnoi of Jason Holder for 38 (31 balls, 2x4, 2x6) as Mumbai slumped to 124/5. Pollard too was out soon, trying to force the pace, caught by Dipak Hoods off Krunal Pandya and Mumbai Indians` hopes ended as they went on to lose by 36 runs.

Krunal Pandya claimed 3/19 after skipper KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 103 as Lucknow Super Giants handed Mumbai Indians a second successive defeat this season, winning by 36 runs in Match 37 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday.

Krunal Pandya claimed 3/19 after skipper KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 103 as Lucknow Super Giants handed Mumbai Indians a second successive defeat this season, winning by 36 runs in Match 37 of IPL 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium here on Sunday. Krunal picked up the wickets of dangerous Rohit Sharma (39), Mumbai Indians` top scorer, Kieron Pollard (19) and Daniel Sams (3) to lead a clinical bowling performance by Lucknow Super Giants as they registered their fifth win of the season and moved to fourth in the points table with 10 points. Gujarat Titans lead with 12 points followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Royal Challengers Bangalore -- in that order -- all with 10 points. Also read | KL Rahul equals Rohit Sharma's T20 record with sensational century against MI Mumbai Indians` woeful season continued as they slumped to their eighth defeat of the season and remain winless, plumbing the bottom of the table. After restricting LSG to 168/6 despite Rahul`s unbeaten century, Mumbai Indians were in a good position to go for their first win of the season. Things started well but they lost their way in the middle overs and succumbed to another defeat. Mumbai Indians had a good start, reaching 43/0 in the power-play, While Ishan Kishan, Mumbai Indian`s costliest buy in the mega auction before IPL 2022, scratched around for a 20-ball eight, skipper Rohit Sharma looked in good form as he made for him partner`s lack of runs. Rohit started with a four of the last ball of the first over, cutting a short and wide one by Mohsin Khan over backward point for a one-bounce four. He smashed Jason Holder and D Chameera for boundaries in successive overs and then struck Holder for a six and a four off successive deliveries in the sixth over. Also read | Five records of Sachin Tendulkar that are nearly impossible to break But just when it looked like he and Suryakumar Yadav would take Mumbai to safety, Rohit got out, caught by substitute K Gowtham at short third man as the Mumbai Indians skipper attempts to slog over a length ball by Krunal on off-stump and top-edges it. Suryakumar Yadav, promoted in the batting order for this match, did not last long as he is out for 7, Mumbai Indians slumping to 67/4. Young Tilak Varma and the seasoned Kieron Pollard kept the fight alive by raising 57 runs for the fifth wicket, Varma hitting some pleasing shots as he took the battle to the LSG bowlers. But he got out at the most inappropriate time for Mumbai Indians, caught by Ravi Bishnoi of Jason Holder for 38 (31 balls, 2x4, 2x6) as Mumbai slumped to 124/5. Pollard too was out soon, trying to force the pace, caught by Dipak Hoods off Krunal Pandya and Mumbai Indians` hopes ended as they went on to lose by 36 runs.

IPL 2022: KL Rahul scores brilliant century as Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians

Lucknow Super Giants moved up to the fourth spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table after defeating Mumbai Indians by 36 runs on Sunday. With 10 points from eight matches, they have the same points as Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad who have played one game less.

KL Rahul was the top performer for LSG as he scored his second century of the tournament thanks to 12 fours and four sixes. Thanks to his century, he equaled the record of Rohit Sharma’s six T20 tons.

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Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma scored 39 and 38 respectively but they fell well short of the target with Krunal Pandya being the pick of the LSG bowlers with three wickets after conceding 19 runs.

Mumbai Indians continue to languish in the last spot in the points table with not a single win from the eight matches. This continues to be the worst start for any team in the IPL till date and it is slowly becoming the worst run of form for any side.

In the points table, Gujarat Titans are still leading the race with 12 points from 7 matches with RR and SRH in the second and third positions with 10 points each from seven matches.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore are fifth while Delhi Capitals are sixth in the points table followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings (both on six points but KKR have a slightly better NRR).

Chennai Super Kings remain in the ninth position with four points and a net run rate of -0.534.

Lucknow Super Giants moved up to the fourth spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table after defeating Mumbai Indians by 36 runs on Sunday. With 10 points from eight matches, they have the same points as Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad who have played one game less.

Lucknow Super Giants moved up to the fourth spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table after defeating Mumbai Indians by 36 runs on Sunday. With 10 points from eight matches, they have the same points as Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad who have played one game less. KL Rahul was the top performer for LSG as he scored his second century of the tournament thanks to 12 fours and four sixes. Thanks to his century, he equaled the record of Rohit Sharma’s six T20 tons. Also read | KL Rahul equals Rohit Sharma's T20 record with sensational century against MI Rohit Sharma and Tilak Varma scored 39 and 38 respectively but they fell well short of the target with Krunal Pandya being the pick of the LSG bowlers with three wickets after conceding 19 runs. Mumbai Indians continue to languish in the last spot in the points table with not a single win from the eight matches. This continues to be the worst start for any team in the IPL till date and it is slowly becoming the worst run of form for any side. In the points table, Gujarat Titans are still leading the race with 12 points from 7 matches with RR and SRH in the second and third positions with 10 points each from seven matches. Also read | Maxwell posts Barack Obama meme after no-ball controversy in DC vs RR clash Royal Challengers Bangalore are fifth while Delhi Capitals are sixth in the points table followed by Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings (both on six points but KKR have a slightly better NRR). Chennai Super Kings remain in the ninth position with four points and a net run rate of -0.534.

IPL 2022: Updated points table after Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 36 runs

Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11&nbsp;runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 to bounce back to winning ways. After losing against Delhi Capitals in their last outing, PBKS bowled well to defend the total of 188 runs to bag their fourth win of the season.

Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Punjab Kings rode on opener Shikhar Dhawan's brilliant 88 off 59 deliveries and Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 32-ball 42 to post a strong total of 187 runs on the board. En route to his fabulous 87, Dhawan also became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete 6,000 runs in IPL.

CSK bowlers struggled to pick wickets as they managed only three scalps throughout the 20 overs with Dwayne Bravo picking up two wickets in his spell. The Men in Yellow got off to a poor start in the run-chase as they lost opener Robin Uthappa on just 1 off 7 balls before Mitchell Santner (9) and Shivam Dube (8) were dismissed in quick succession.

Ambati Rayudu then went on to play a sublime knock of 39-ball 78 laced with seven fours and six sixes to pull CSK back into the game. However, Rayudu's efforts were not enough as he failed to find support from the other end and CSK were left with too much to get in the final over. CSK fell short by 11 runs at the end to lose their sixth game of the tournament.

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With the win, Punjab Kings have moved to the sixth spot on the IPL 2022 points table with eight points from eight matches so far. Meanwhile, CSK remain in the 9th spot with just four points in the eight matches this season.

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Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans remain on the top of the table having enjoyed a stellar run with just one loss in seven matches so far this season. Gujarat Titans have 12 points from seven games and are followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad on the table , who have ten points from seven matches.

Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 to bounce back to winning ways.

Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 11 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 to bounce back to winning ways. After losing against Delhi Capitals in their last outing, PBKS bowled well to defend the total of 188 runs to bag their fourth win of the season. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, Punjab Kings rode on opener Shikhar Dhawan's brilliant 88 off 59 deliveries and Bhanuka Rajapaksa's 32-ball 42 to post a strong total of 187 runs on the board. En route to his fabulous 87, Dhawan also became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete 6,000 runs in IPL. CSK bowlers struggled to pick wickets as they managed only three scalps throughout the 20 overs with Dwayne Bravo picking up two wickets in his spell. The Men in Yellow got off to a poor start in the run-chase as they lost opener Robin Uthappa on just 1 off 7 balls before Mitchell Santner (9) and Shivam Dube (8) were dismissed in quick succession. Ambati Rayudu then went on to play a sublime knock of 39-ball 78 laced with seven fours and six sixes to pull CSK back into the game. However, Rayudu's efforts were not enough as he failed to find support from the other end and CSK were left with too much to get in the final over. CSK fell short by 11 runs at the end to lose their sixth game of the tournament. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan becomes second batter after Kohli to achieve incredible milestone of 6,000 runs in IPL With the win, Punjab Kings have moved to the sixth spot on the IPL 2022 points table with eight points from eight matches so far. Meanwhile, CSK remain in the 9th spot with just four points in the eight matches this season. Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans remain on the top of the table having enjoyed a stellar run with just one loss in seven matches so far this season. Gujarat Titans have 12 points from seven games and are followed by Sunrisers Hyderabad on the table , who have ten points from seven matches.

Updated IPL 2022 points table after Punjab Kings beat Chennai Super Kings by 11 runs

Dinesh Karthik has been in the form of his life for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. He has taken up the finisher's role at the franchise and has already produced several match-winning performances for the Faf du Plessis-led side. The 36-year-old has already confirmed he wants to make a comeback in the Indian team on the back of his impressive run in IPL 2022.

Karthik has been in sensational touch with the willow and has so far notched up 210 runs in eight matches for his team at a strike rate of 200. While many have backed the veteran wicket-keeper to make his comeback in the Indian T20I side ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia this year, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes it's not going to be easy for the 36-year-old.

Manjrekar feels Karthik will have to continue his purple patch throughout the tournament to even be considered for a call up in the Indian team. The popular commentator also stated that it will be difficult for him to make the cut in the playing XI as he will be pitted against Rishabh Pant.

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“Only if he maintains his current form. I am going to be a little more pragmatic. We are just about halfway through this IPL. Let's wait till the end of the league and see if the form is still intact. When you say we want DK in the team, you want a guy out," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo.

"But when I'm looking at the incumbents, it's tough to get into India's Playing XI. Because he's looking only at No. 5,6,7 spots. He's not someone who can bat up the order... that's not being considered I think. He will have to displace Rishabh Pant. We will have to start looking at Hardik Pandya vs Dinesh Karthik. It's not going to be easy,” he added.

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Karthik had last played for India in the 2019 ODI World Cup and has since not played competitive cricket regularly as he had recently opted for a commentary stint during the T20 World Cup last year. Nonetheless, the veteran wicket-keeper batter has left many surprised with his impressive run in IPL 2022 this year and has triggered a massive debate as far as the finisher's role in the Indian team is considered in T20Is.

It remains to be seen if Karthik will receive a call-up in the Indian team post the ongoing IPL 2022.

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Dinesh Karthik has been in the form of his life for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. He has taken up the finisher's role at the franchise and has already produced several match-winning performances for the Faf du Plessis-led side.

Dinesh Karthik has been in the form of his life for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. He has taken up the finisher's role at the franchise and has already produced several match-winning performances for the Faf du Plessis-led side. The 36-year-old has already confirmed he wants to make a comeback in the Indian team on the back of his impressive run in IPL 2022. Karthik has been in sensational touch with the willow and has so far notched up 210 runs in eight matches for his team at a strike rate of 200. While many have backed the veteran wicket-keeper to make his comeback in the Indian T20I side ahead of the T20 World Cup 2022 in Australia this year, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes it's not going to be easy for the 36-year-old. Manjrekar feels Karthik will have to continue his purple patch throughout the tournament to even be considered for a call up in the Indian team. The popular commentator also stated that it will be difficult for him to make the cut in the playing XI as he will be pitted against Rishabh Pant. Also Read: Shikhar Dhawan becomes 2nd batter after Virat Kohli to achieve incredible milestone of 6,000 runs in IPL “Only if he maintains his current form. I am going to be a little more pragmatic. We are just about halfway through this IPL. Let's wait till the end of the league and see if the form is still intact. When you say we want DK in the team, you want a guy out," Manjrekar said on ESPNCricinfo. "But when I'm looking at the incumbents, it's tough to get into India's Playing XI. Because he's looking only at No. 5,6,7 spots. He's not someone who can bat up the order... that's not being considered I think. He will have to displace Rishabh Pant. We will have to start looking at Hardik Pandya vs Dinesh Karthik. It's not going to be easy,” he added. Also Read: Unadkat hitting more runs than Pollard: Ex-India cricketer slams MI all-rounder for poor show in IPL 2022 Karthik had last played for India in the 2019 ODI World Cup and has since not played competitive cricket regularly as he had recently opted for a commentary stint during the T20 World Cup last year. Nonetheless, the veteran wicket-keeper batter has left many surprised with his impressive run in IPL 2022 this year and has triggered a massive debate as far as the finisher's role in the Indian team is considered in T20Is. It remains to be seen if Karthik will receive a call-up in the Indian team post the ongoing IPL 2022. ×

'He will have to displace Pant': Manjrekar explains why Dinesh Karthik might not get into India's playing XI

Shikhar Dhawan became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete the milestone of 6,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhawan achieved the elusive feat in his side Punjab Kings (PBKS)' clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (April 25).

Dhawan was just two runs away from reaching the 6,000-run mark with&nbsp;5998 runs from 201 matches at an average of over 34 ahead of the game against CSK. He went on to achieve the feat in the very first over of Punjab Kings' innings after they lost the toss and were asked to bat first.

Dhawan, who has been one of the most prolific run-getters in the IPL over the years, beat the likes of Rohit Sharma (5764) and David Warner (5668) in the race to become the second batter to scale Mount.6k after Kohli, who is the leading run-getter of all time in IPL history with 6402 runs to his name in 215 matches at an average of over 36.

Most runs in IPL history:

Virat Kohli - 6402

Shikhar Dhawan - 6024*

Rohit Sharma - 5764

David Warner - 5668

Suresh Raina - 5528

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Dhawan was released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction this year where he was picked up by Punjab Kings for a sum of Rs 8.25 crore (INR 82.5 million). He has once again been among the runs for his new team this season and has already crossed the 250-run mark for Punjab Kings in their first eight matches.

The left-hand opener has been providing good starts to his team at the top with skipper Mayank Agarwal. On Monday, after completing the milestone of 6,000 runs in IPL, Dhawan went on to notch up a half-century against CSK at the Wankhede Stadium.

Dhawan completed his fifty off just 37 balls to help his team steady the ship after losing Agarwal cheaply on 18 off 21 balls. He combined with Bhanuka Rajapaksa to add a brilliant stand for the second wicket and set the stage for a big total for his team.

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Shikhar Dhawan became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete the milestone of 6,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhawan achieved the elusive feat in his side Punjab Kings (PBKS)' clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (April 25).

Shikhar Dhawan became only the second batter after Virat Kohli to complete the milestone of 6,000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhawan achieved the elusive feat in his side Punjab Kings (PBKS)' clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (April 25). Dhawan was just two runs away from reaching the 6,000-run mark with 5998 runs from 201 matches at an average of over 34 ahead of the game against CSK. He went on to achieve the feat in the very first over of Punjab Kings' innings after they lost the toss and were asked to bat first. Dhawan, who has been one of the most prolific run-getters in the IPL over the years, beat the likes of Rohit Sharma (5764) and David Warner (5668) in the race to become the second batter to scale Mount.6k after Kohli, who is the leading run-getter of all time in IPL history with 6402 runs to his name in 215 matches at an average of over 36. Most runs in IPL history: Virat Kohli - 6402 Shikhar Dhawan - 6024* Rohit Sharma - 5764 David Warner - 5668 Suresh Raina - 5528 Also Read: Unadkat hitting more runs than Pollard: Ex-India cricketer slams MI all-rounder for poor show in IPL 2022 Dhawan was released by Delhi Capitals ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction this year where he was picked up by Punjab Kings for a sum of Rs 8.25 crore (INR 82.5 million). He has once again been among the runs for his new team this season and has already crossed the 250-run mark for Punjab Kings in their first eight matches. The left-hand opener has been providing good starts to his team at the top with skipper Mayank Agarwal. On Monday, after completing the milestone of 6,000 runs in IPL, Dhawan went on to notch up a half-century against CSK at the Wankhede Stadium. Dhawan completed his fifty off just 37 balls to help his team steady the ship after losing Agarwal cheaply on 18 off 21 balls. He combined with Bhanuka Rajapaksa to add a brilliant stand for the second wicket and set the stage for a big total for his team. ×

Shikhar Dhawan becomes second batter after Virat Kohli to achieve incredible milestone of 6,000 runs in IPL

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) faced yet another defeat in IPL 2022 edition on Sunday evening (April 24). In what was the first reverse fixture of the ongoing season, the five-time champions MI locked horns with KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in a bid to finally get off the mark in the points table after losing their first seven encounters.

Opting to bowl first, MI had no answers against Lucknow skipper KL Rahul as his 103 not out propelled LSG to 168-5. In reply, Mumbai's big guns such as Ishan Kishan, Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard couldn't do anything significant as only Tilak Verma put up a spirited fight before the Men in Blue managed 132-8 in 20 overs, to lose by 36 runs.

After yet another defeat, eighth on the trot for the MI camp, former England captain has a suggestion for the franchise. "It’s just the Mumbai operation this year, it’s just not working. It’s now got to a stage where I think it’s worth them throwing in more youngsters to give them experience. Just to see if they can unearth one or two more wonderful young players. And then if you lose another couple, I honestly think it’s time for Rohit Sharma to take a breather,” Vaughan had said.

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“Just take a breather. Just take your time. They play so much cricket, you have to pick and choose when you can take a breather. And if Mumbai can’t make the eliminators in a couple of games’ time, which is completely impossible, it probably is now,” he added.

Rohit himself has struggled to inspire his troops with the bat. So far, he has amassed only 153 runs in eight innings without a single half-century under his belt. MI continue to hold the bottom spot in the points table and are very much out of contention from the playoffs race.
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Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) faced yet another defeat in IPL 2022 edition on Sunday evening (April 24). In what was the first reverse fixture of the ongoing season, the five-time champions MI locked horns with KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in a bid to finally get off the mark in the points table after losing their first seven encounters.

Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) faced yet another defeat in IPL 2022 edition on Sunday evening (April 24). In what was the first reverse fixture of the ongoing season, the five-time champions MI locked horns with KL Rahul-led Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai in a bid to finally get off the mark in the points table after losing their first seven encounters. Opting to bowl first, MI had no answers against Lucknow skipper KL Rahul as his 103 not out propelled LSG to 168-5. In reply, Mumbai's big guns such as Ishan Kishan, Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard couldn't do anything significant as only Tilak Verma put up a spirited fight before the Men in Blue managed 132-8 in 20 overs, to lose by 36 runs. After yet another defeat, eighth on the trot for the MI camp, former England captain has a suggestion for the franchise. "It’s just the Mumbai operation this year, it’s just not working. It’s now got to a stage where I think it’s worth them throwing in more youngsters to give them experience. Just to see if they can unearth one or two more wonderful young players. And then if you lose another couple, I honestly think it’s time for Rohit Sharma to take a breather,” Vaughan had said. ALSO READ | 'I love this team': Rohit Sharma shares heartfelt message for fans after MI's 8th straight defeat in IPL 2022 “Just take a breather. Just take your time. They play so much cricket, you have to pick and choose when you can take a breather. And if Mumbai can’t make the eliminators in a couple of games’ time, which is completely impossible, it probably is now,” he added. Rohit himself has struggled to inspire his troops with the bat. So far, he has amassed only 153 runs in eight innings without a single half-century under his belt. MI continue to hold the bottom spot in the points table and are very much out of contention from the playoffs race.

Time for Rohit Sharma to take a breather, says Michael Vaughan as Mumbai Indians remain winless in IPL 2022

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have been struggling to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With eight defeats in their first eight matches this season, MI have endured the worst start by any team in the history of the league. No other team has lost more than six matches at the start of the season.

MI slipped to their eighth successive defeat on Sunday (April 24) after failing to chase down a target of 169 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After skipper KL Rahul's magnificent hundred helped LSG post 168 runs on the board, their bowlers proved too good for the struggling MI batters.

While skipper Rohit Sharma returned to form with 39 off 31 balls, the likes of Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard continued their rough patch with the willow. While Kishan was dismissed after scoring just 8 off 20 balls, Pollard managed 19 off 20 deliveries and stayed out in the middle till the final over of the run-chase but failed to take his team over the line.

Former India cricketer and popular commentator Aakash Chopra criticised Pollard for his poor show so far this season and claimed MI pacer Jaydev Unadkt seems to be scoring more runs than the star all-rounder. Unadkat has scored 59 runs for MI in five matches this season while Pollard has managed only 115 runs in eight matches.

"Kieron Pollard's bat is not striking the ball at all. Whatever he does, he is going at run-a-ball only. Quite a few times, it seems Jaydev Unadkat is hitting more than him. This is the reality where this team is standing," Chopra said in a video on his YouTube channel.

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Chopra also shared his views on the slump in Kishan's form this season. The left-hander had made an impressive start to his campaign in IPL 2022 before bagging a string of low-key scores. Kishan was caught out bizarrely after a slow start against LSG on Sunday.

"Ishan Kishan's bat is not at all hitting the ball. It is worth seeing that a player's confidence can go so low. You are getting tears in your eyes when you see the guy is not able to bat. He was trying and the way he got out, it cannot get worse than that. What was that? Rohit Sharma was playing well, he played a bad shot to get out," said Chopra.

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Mumbai Indians have lost their first eight games in a row and their hopes of making it to the playoffs this season are all but over with the horror start. The five-time champions still have six matches left to play this year and will hope to spark a turnaround.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have been struggling to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With eight defeats in their first eight matches this season, MI have endured the worst start by any team in the history of the league.

Five-time champions Mumbai Indians have been struggling to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With eight defeats in their first eight matches this season, MI have endured the worst start by any team in the history of the league. No other team has lost more than six matches at the start of the season. MI slipped to their eighth successive defeat on Sunday (April 24) after failing to chase down a target of 169 runs against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After skipper KL Rahul's magnificent hundred helped LSG post 168 runs on the board, their bowlers proved too good for the struggling MI batters. While skipper Rohit Sharma returned to form with 39 off 31 balls, the likes of Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard continued their rough patch with the willow. While Kishan was dismissed after scoring just 8 off 20 balls, Pollard managed 19 off 20 deliveries and stayed out in the middle till the final over of the run-chase but failed to take his team over the line. Former India cricketer and popular commentator Aakash Chopra criticised Pollard for his poor show so far this season and claimed MI pacer Jaydev Unadkt seems to be scoring more runs than the star all-rounder. Unadkat has scored 59 runs for MI in five matches this season while Pollard has managed only 115 runs in eight matches. "Kieron Pollard's bat is not striking the ball at all. Whatever he does, he is going at run-a-ball only. Quite a few times, it seems Jaydev Unadkat is hitting more than him. This is the reality where this team is standing," Chopra said in a video on his YouTube channel. Also Read: 'I love this team': Rohit Sharma shares heartfelt message for fans after MI's 8th straight defeat in IPL 2022 Chopra also shared his views on the slump in Kishan's form this season. The left-hander had made an impressive start to his campaign in IPL 2022 before bagging a string of low-key scores. Kishan was caught out bizarrely after a slow start against LSG on Sunday. "Ishan Kishan's bat is not at all hitting the ball. It is worth seeing that a player's confidence can go so low. You are getting tears in your eyes when you see the guy is not able to bat. He was trying and the way he got out, it cannot get worse than that. What was that? Rohit Sharma was playing well, he played a bad shot to get out," said Chopra. Also Read: He has it in him to lead India one day: Ambati Rayudu all praise for CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja Mumbai Indians have lost their first eight games in a row and their hopes of making it to the playoffs this season are all but over with the horror start. The five-time champions still have six matches left to play this year and will hope to spark a turnaround.

Unadkat hitting more runs than Pollard: Ex-India cricketer slams MI all-rounder for poor show in IPL 2022

Mumbai Indians (MI) have endured a terrible campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with a record-shattering eight defeats in their first eight matches of the season. MI are the only team in the history of IPL to have lost as many as eight matches in a row as they are all but out from the race for the playoffs this year.

MI skipper Rohit Sharma took to social media on Monday (April 25) to post a heartfelt note for his fans after his side's eighth defeat in a row. Lucknow Super Giants thrashed Mumbai Indians by 36 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday to hand them their 8th loss of the season.

A lot was expected from the five-time champions after they let go of some of their star players ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction this year and rebuilt their squad around the core of - skipper Rohit, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard. However, nothing seems to be going right for Rohit &amp; Co. this season as they have struggled to get over the line against every team.

On Sunday, MI failed to chase down the target of 169 runs against LSG and were restricted to 132/8 in 20 overs after yet another batting failure as they lost they suffered a comprehensive defeat. Post his side's 8th straight loss, Rohit thanked the loyal supporters for sticking with the team through thick and thin.

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"We haven’t put our best foot forward in this tournament but that happens, many sporting giants have gone through this phase but I love this team and its environment. Also want to appreciate our well-wishers who’ve shown faith and undying loyalty to this team so far," Rohit wrote in a tweet.

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On Sunday, Mumbai Indians returned to their home ground - the Wankhede Stadium for the first time this season. Their fans ensured the atmosphere was electric at the stadium with chants of 'Sachin, Sachin' on the Master Blaster's 49th birthday. However, MI's shambolic run continued with yet another hapless performance against KL Rahul-led LSG.

With the loss, MI's playoffs hopes are all but over as they have only six matches remaining in the tournament. Rohit &amp; Co. will be hopeful of finishing the tournament on a high after their disastrous start.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have endured a terrible campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with a record-shattering eight defeats in their first eight matches of the season.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have endured a terrible campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with a record-shattering eight defeats in their first eight matches of the season. MI are the only team in the history of IPL to have lost as many as eight matches in a row as they are all but out from the race for the playoffs this year. MI skipper Rohit Sharma took to social media on Monday (April 25) to post a heartfelt note for his fans after his side's eighth defeat in a row. Lucknow Super Giants thrashed Mumbai Indians by 36 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday to hand them their 8th loss of the season. A lot was expected from the five-time champions after they let go of some of their star players ahead of the IPL 2022 mega auction this year and rebuilt their squad around the core of - skipper Rohit, Jasprit Bumrah, Suryakumar Yadav and Kieron Pollard. However, nothing seems to be going right for Rohit & Co. this season as they have struggled to get over the line against every team. On Sunday, MI failed to chase down the target of 169 runs against LSG and were restricted to 132/8 in 20 overs after yet another batting failure as they lost they suffered a comprehensive defeat. Post his side's 8th straight loss, Rohit thanked the loyal supporters for sticking with the team through thick and thin. Also Read: 'What if he reacted?': Parthiv Patel slams Krunal Pandya for 'over the top' send-off to Kieron Pollard "We haven’t put our best foot forward in this tournament but that happens, many sporting giants have gone through this phase but I love this team and its environment. Also want to appreciate our well-wishers who’ve shown faith and undying loyalty to this team so far," Rohit wrote in a tweet. We haven’t put our best foot forward in this tournament but that happens,many sporting giants have gone through this phase but I love this team and it’s environment. Also want to appreciate our well wishers who’ve shown faith and undying loyalty to this team so far @mipaltan — Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) April 25, 2022 × Also Read: He has it in him to lead India one day: Ambati Rayudu all praise for CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja On Sunday, Mumbai Indians returned to their home ground - the Wankhede Stadium for the first time this season. Their fans ensured the atmosphere was electric at the stadium with chants of 'Sachin, Sachin' on the Master Blaster's 49th birthday. However, MI's shambolic run continued with yet another hapless performance against KL Rahul-led LSG. With the loss, MI's playoffs hopes are all but over as they have only six matches remaining in the tournament. Rohit & Co. will be hopeful of finishing the tournament on a high after their disastrous start.

'I love this team': Rohit Sharma shares heartfelt message for fans after MI's 8th straight defeat in IPL 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have managed to spark a stunning turnaround in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with five wins on the trot after losing their first two matches in a row. The Kane Williamson-led side got off to a shaky start in the tournament in what looked like a repeat of their disastrous campaign last year.

However, they staged an incredible comeback which started with a comprehensive win against Chennai Super Kings in their third game of the season. SRH have since remained unbeaten in the tournament and have now jumped to the second spot on the points table with ten points from seven matches so far this season.

In their last game against RCB, SRH bundled out Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. for a paltry 68 to thrash them by 9 wickets. RCB recorded the lowest ever total in the ongoing season after an exceptional bowling effort from SRH, who have managed to formulate a settled bowling attack despite releasing Rashid Khan earlier this year.

Many had criticised SRH for not retaining Rashid, who is one of the best T20 bowlers in the world at present and had been a prolific wicket-taker for the franchise since his IPL debut in 2017. However, SRH's current batting coach Brian Lara believes the franchise was right in letting the Afghanistan spinner go.

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Lara said batters had started defending against Rashid and he was no more a wicket-taker which made the spinner less effective for SRH.&nbsp;"I have great respect for Rashid Khan but I believe we have the right combination. Rashid Khan was someone who opposition teams decided to defend against, he was not much of a wicket-taker," Lara said after SRH's win over RCB on Saturday.

"Yes (economy of) 5.5-6 runs per over is great, but I think when you have a guy like Washington Sundar spinning the ball into the left-handers in the first six overs, he is an asset. Suchith has come in as his replacement due to injury and he is an asset as well," Lara added.

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After releasing Rashid, SRH went for Washington Sundar, Jagadeesha Suchith and Shreyas Gopal to bolster their spin attack ahead of IPL 2022. While Sundar impressed in the few matches he played for the franchise before getting injured, Suchith has been bowling well after finding a spot in the playing XI as Sundar's replacement.

Suchith picked up two wickets while conceding only 12 runs off his 3 overs against RCB in SRH's last outing and is cementing his spot in the side steadily. However, it's not the spinners who have impressed the most for SRH as pacers Umran Malik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan and Marco Jansen have been among the wickets consistently.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have managed to spark a stunning turnaround in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with five wins on the trot after losing their first two matches in a row.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have managed to spark a stunning turnaround in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with five wins on the trot after losing their first two matches in a row. The Kane Williamson-led side got off to a shaky start in the tournament in what looked like a repeat of their disastrous campaign last year. However, they staged an incredible comeback which started with a comprehensive win against Chennai Super Kings in their third game of the season. SRH have since remained unbeaten in the tournament and have now jumped to the second spot on the points table with ten points from seven matches so far this season. In their last game against RCB, SRH bundled out Faf du Plessis & Co. for a paltry 68 to thrash them by 9 wickets. RCB recorded the lowest ever total in the ongoing season after an exceptional bowling effort from SRH, who have managed to formulate a settled bowling attack despite releasing Rashid Khan earlier this year. Many had criticised SRH for not retaining Rashid, who is one of the best T20 bowlers in the world at present and had been a prolific wicket-taker for the franchise since his IPL debut in 2017. However, SRH's current batting coach Brian Lara believes the franchise was right in letting the Afghanistan spinner go. Also Read: Updated IPL 2022 points table after Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians by 36 runs Lara said batters had started defending against Rashid and he was no more a wicket-taker which made the spinner less effective for SRH. "I have great respect for Rashid Khan but I believe we have the right combination. Rashid Khan was someone who opposition teams decided to defend against, he was not much of a wicket-taker," Lara said after SRH's win over RCB on Saturday. "Yes (economy of) 5.5-6 runs per over is great, but I think when you have a guy like Washington Sundar spinning the ball into the left-handers in the first six overs, he is an asset. Suchith has come in as his replacement due to injury and he is an asset as well," Lara added. Also Read: WATCH - Ishan Kishan gets dismissed in bizarre fashion in MI's face-off versus LSG in IPL 2022 After releasing Rashid, SRH went for Washington Sundar, Jagadeesha Suchith and Shreyas Gopal to bolster their spin attack ahead of IPL 2022. While Sundar impressed in the few matches he played for the franchise before getting injured, Suchith has been bowling well after finding a spot in the playing XI as Sundar's replacement. Suchith picked up two wickets while conceding only 12 runs off his 3 overs against RCB in SRH's last outing and is cementing his spot in the side steadily. However, it's not the spinners who have impressed the most for SRH as pacers Umran Malik, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan and Marco Jansen have been among the wickets consistently.

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Virat Kohli's lean patch continued in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he bagged a second consecutive duck in the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday. Kohli has been far from his best so far this season as he has failed to fire with the bat and has struggled for consistency.

After being dismissed by Dushmantha Chameera on a golden duck in RCB's last game against Lucknow Super Giants, Kohli once again failed to open his account against SRH at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Kohli came out at number three after RCB opted to bat first in the game and edged the very first ball he faced from Marco Jansen to Aiden Markram at the second slip.

Kohli was left dejected after yet another poor outing as the disappointment was clearly visible on his face after being dismissed for a duck. Kohli's ongoing poor patch has become one of the major talking points this season with several former cricketers and experts sharing their views on the batting maestro's struggles.

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen also gave his take on Kohli's woeful run with the willow and said he himself had seen such rough patches in his career and that it is a 'very lonely' place to be at. Pietersen said Kohli is currently in a very dark place and needs to come out of it sooner.

"I think he is at point and having been at that point in my career on a couple of occasions, it is not nice. It is a very lonely, lonely place especially when you have all eyes on you. Every single thing is Kohli, Kohli and Kohli. He is in that dark place, I just hope it ends quickly because the game needs him to score runs," Pietersen told Star Sports.

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As many as three RCB batters, including Kohli were dismissed on ducks in their clash against SRH on Saturday as Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. were bundled out for a paltry 68 - the lowest total so far this season. Suyash Prabhudessai top-scored for RCB with 15 off 20 balls.

SRH chased down the low-key target comfortably with as many as 12 overs to spare to thrash RCB by 9 wickets and secure their fourth win on the trot this season.

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Virat Kohli's lean patch continued in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he bagged a second consecutive duck in the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday.

Virat Kohli's lean patch continued in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he bagged a second consecutive duck in the clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Saturday. Kohli has been far from his best so far this season as he has failed to fire with the bat and has struggled for consistency. After being dismissed by Dushmantha Chameera on a golden duck in RCB's last game against Lucknow Super Giants, Kohli once again failed to open his account against SRH at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Kohli came out at number three after RCB opted to bat first in the game and edged the very first ball he faced from Marco Jansen to Aiden Markram at the second slip. Kohli was left dejected after yet another poor outing as the disappointment was clearly visible on his face after being dismissed for a duck. Kohli's ongoing poor patch has become one of the major talking points this season with several former cricketers and experts sharing their views on the batting maestro's struggles. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen also gave his take on Kohli's woeful run with the willow and said he himself had seen such rough patches in his career and that it is a 'very lonely' place to be at. Pietersen said Kohli is currently in a very dark place and needs to come out of it sooner. "I think he is at point and having been at that point in my career on a couple of occasions, it is not nice. It is a very lonely, lonely place especially when you have all eyes on you. Every single thing is Kohli, Kohli and Kohli. He is in that dark place, I just hope it ends quickly because the game needs him to score runs," Pietersen told Star Sports. Also Read: Virat Kohli's batting woes continue, dismissed for second consecutive golden duck - WATCH As many as three RCB batters, including Kohli were dismissed on ducks in their clash against SRH on Saturday as Faf du Plessis & Co. were bundled out for a paltry 68 - the lowest total so far this season. Suyash Prabhudessai top-scored for RCB with 15 off 20 balls. SRH chased down the low-key target comfortably with as many as 12 overs to spare to thrash RCB by 9 wickets and secure their fourth win on the trot this season.

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KL Rahul slammed his second century of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 during the encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Rahul brought up the milestone in the final over of the match as he scored a massive six off the bowling of pacer Ryan Meredith.

This was Rahul’s fourth IPL century and along with Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler, he has the joint third highest number of tons in the tournament. He also equaled Rohit Sharma’s record of scoring six hundreds in T20 cricket thanks to his century that guided LSG to a competitive total.

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Rahul started the tournament with a few hits and misses but two centuries in the last four matches has catapulted him in the race for the IPL orange cap with 368 runs in eight matches.

The LSG skipper is currently second in the list.

Rahul, who was playing his 93rd IPL innings, looked completely at ease against the MI bowlers as he scored runs in almost every direction and his innings was adorned with 12 boundaries and 4 sixes.

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&nbsp;Both Rahul and Buttler have scored two centuries in this year’s competition as Rahul’s previous ton came when Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians faced each other earlier in the season.

Although Rahul was excellent with the bat, LSG kept losing wickets at the other end with Manish Pandey being the only other batsman to score than 20 runs as LSG posted 168/6 in 20 overs.

Meredith and Kieron Pollard both took two wickets each for Mumbai Indians.

KL Rahul slammed his second century of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 during the encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Rahul brought up the milestone in the final over of the match as he scored a massive six off the bowling of pacer Ryan Meredith.

KL Rahul slammed his second century of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 during the encounter between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Rahul brought up the milestone in the final over of the match as he scored a massive six off the bowling of pacer Ryan Meredith. This was Rahul’s fourth IPL century and along with Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler, he has the joint third highest number of tons in the tournament. He also equaled Rohit Sharma’s record of scoring six hundreds in T20 cricket thanks to his century that guided LSG to a competitive total. Also read | Maxwell posts Barack Obama meme after no-ball controversy in DC vs RR clash Rahul started the tournament with a few hits and misses but two centuries in the last four matches has catapulted him in the race for the IPL orange cap with 368 runs in eight matches. The LSG skipper is currently second in the list. Rahul, who was playing his 93rd IPL innings, looked completely at ease against the MI bowlers as he scored runs in almost every direction and his innings was adorned with 12 boundaries and 4 sixes. Also read | 'If it can happen in Pakistan': PSL team owner's absurd remark on Umran Malik Both Rahul and Buttler have scored two centuries in this year’s competition as Rahul’s previous ton came when Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians faced each other earlier in the season. Although Rahul was excellent with the bat, LSG kept losing wickets at the other end with Manish Pandey being the only other batsman to score than 20 runs as LSG posted 168/6 in 20 overs. Meredith and Kieron Pollard both took two wickets each for Mumbai Indians.

IPL 2022: KL Rahul equals Rohit Sharma's T20 record with sensational century against Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav was all praise for skipper Rishabh Pant and said that the youngster is showing signs of MS Dhoni when it comes to his understanding of the game.

Pant took over the captaincy of Delhi Capitals in the middle of the 2021 season after Shreyas Iyer was injured and he was able to take them to the play-off stages of the T20 competition.

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"I feel Rishabh is showing a few glimpses of MS Dhoni's characteristics behind the stumps. He guides well and stays calm in the field. Wicketkeepers play a big role in the success of spinners. The credit for my performance in this IPL goes to Rishabh as well. We have a good understanding now," said Kuldeep on The DC Podcast.

However, Pant was in the middle of a major controversy as he was fined 100 percent of his match fee for showing dissent during the IPL 2022 encounter against Rajasthan Royals.

There was a controversy surrounding a contentious decision regarding a no-ball in the final over of the match which resulted in a heated discussion between Pant and the on-field umpires.

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Kuldeep, on the other hand, has been enjoying a brilliant run of form as he is currently the third highest wicket-taker in the competition with 13 wickets. He was second after Yuzvendra Chahal for a very long time but T Natarajan claimed the second spot with 15 wickets on Saturday.

Kuldeep has made a sensational comeback this season after not playing a single game in IPL 2021.

Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav was all praise for skipper Rishabh Pant and said that the youngster is showing signs of MS Dhoni when it comes to his understanding of the game.

Delhi Capitals spinner Kuldeep Yadav was all praise for skipper Rishabh Pant and said that the youngster is showing signs of MS Dhoni when it comes to his understanding of the game. Pant took over the captaincy of Delhi Capitals in the middle of the 2021 season after Shreyas Iyer was injured and he was able to take them to the play-off stages of the T20 competition. Also read | Dhawan on cusp of becoming 2nd player after Kohli to achieve massive IPL feat "I feel Rishabh is showing a few glimpses of MS Dhoni's characteristics behind the stumps. He guides well and stays calm in the field. Wicketkeepers play a big role in the success of spinners. The credit for my performance in this IPL goes to Rishabh as well. We have a good understanding now," said Kuldeep on The DC Podcast. However, Pant was in the middle of a major controversy as he was fined 100 percent of his match fee for showing dissent during the IPL 2022 encounter against Rajasthan Royals. There was a controversy surrounding a contentious decision regarding a no-ball in the final over of the match which resulted in a heated discussion between Pant and the on-field umpires. Also read | Maxwell posts Barack Obama meme after no-ball controversy in DC vs RR clash Kuldeep, on the other hand, has been enjoying a brilliant run of form as he is currently the third highest wicket-taker in the competition with 13 wickets. He was second after Yuzvendra Chahal for a very long time but T Natarajan claimed the second spot with 15 wickets on Saturday. Kuldeep has made a sensational comeback this season after not playing a single game in IPL 2021.

'He is like Mahi': Kuldeep Yadav showers huge praise on Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds recently recalled how his huge contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL) strained his relationship with teammate Michael Clarke. Symonds revealed he used to share a great bond with Clarke but the relationship between the duo went downhill after the inception of IPL in 2008.

Symonds was the second-most expensive player in the IPL 2008 auction where he was roped in by now-defunct Deccan Chargers for USD 1.35 million at the time. His price was only behind MS Dhoni, who was sold to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the inaugural edition of the tournament.

Symonds was one of the star players bought by Deccan Chargers, who had also signed the likes of Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman and Shahid Afridi among others. The former Australian all-rounder believes jealousy cropped up in his relationship with Clarke after he was sold for a big amount at the IPL 2008 auction which strained their bond.

“We became close. When he (Clarke) came into the side, I used to bat with him a lot. So when he came into the side, I really looked after him. That built a bond,” Symonds was quoted as saying on the Brett Lee podcast.

“Matthew Hayden said to me — when the IPL started, I got a pretty penny to go and play in the IPL — he identified it as there was a bit of jealousy that potentially came into the relationship (with Clarke) there," added the former Aussie all-rounder.

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Symonds further stated that money in the IPL poisoned his relationship with Clarke who used to be his good friend but he is comfortable with the fact that they don't share the bond&nbsp;anymore and said he doesn't want to dig up the past. Symonds and Clarke were part of the Australian dressing room for quite a few years.

“Money does funny things. It’s a good thing but it can be a poison and I reckon it may have poisoned our relationship. I’ve got enough respect for him to probably not go into detail about what was said. My friendship with him is no longer and I’m comfortable with that, but I’m not gonna sit here and start slinging mud,” Symonds added.

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While Symonds was the second most expensive player at the IPL 2008 auction, Clarke was not a part of it. Symonds later also went on to play for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He played a total of 39 matches in the T20 league, amassing 974 runs at an average of 36.07 with the help of a century and five fifties.

Clarke, on the other hand, made his IPL debut for now-defunct Pune Warriors India in 2012. He played only six matches in the season before being dropped. Clarke, however, went on to achieve success at the international stage as he led Australia to a ODI World Cup triumph in 2015.

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds recently recalled how his huge contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL) strained his relationship with teammate Michael Clarke.

Former Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds recently recalled how his huge contract in the Indian Premier League (IPL) strained his relationship with teammate Michael Clarke. Symonds revealed he used to share a great bond with Clarke but the relationship between the duo went downhill after the inception of IPL in 2008. Symonds was the second-most expensive player in the IPL 2008 auction where he was roped in by now-defunct Deccan Chargers for USD 1.35 million at the time. His price was only behind MS Dhoni, who was sold to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ahead of the inaugural edition of the tournament. Symonds was one of the star players bought by Deccan Chargers, who had also signed the likes of Adam Gilchrist, VVS Laxman and Shahid Afridi among others. The former Australian all-rounder believes jealousy cropped up in his relationship with Clarke after he was sold for a big amount at the IPL 2008 auction which strained their bond. “We became close. When he (Clarke) came into the side, I used to bat with him a lot. So when he came into the side, I really looked after him. That built a bond,” Symonds was quoted as saying on the Brett Lee podcast. “Matthew Hayden said to me — when the IPL started, I got a pretty penny to go and play in the IPL — he identified it as there was a bit of jealousy that potentially came into the relationship (with Clarke) there," added the former Aussie all-rounder. Also Read: Boria Majumdar found guilty of intimidating Wriddhiman Saha, likely to face 2-year ban from BCCI - Report Symonds further stated that money in the IPL poisoned his relationship with Clarke who used to be his good friend but he is comfortable with the fact that they don't share the bond anymore and said he doesn't want to dig up the past. Symonds and Clarke were part of the Australian dressing room for quite a few years. “Money does funny things. It’s a good thing but it can be a poison and I reckon it may have poisoned our relationship. I’ve got enough respect for him to probably not go into detail about what was said. My friendship with him is no longer and I’m comfortable with that, but I’m not gonna sit here and start slinging mud,” Symonds added. Also Read: 'Will you go or shall I': What Pant told Pravin Amre before sending him on field post no-ball fiasco While Symonds was the second most expensive player at the IPL 2008 auction, Clarke was not a part of it. Symonds later also went on to play for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He played a total of 39 matches in the T20 league, amassing 974 runs at an average of 36.07 with the help of a century and five fifties. Clarke, on the other hand, made his IPL debut for now-defunct Pune Warriors India in 2012. He played only six matches in the season before being dropped. Clarke, however, went on to achieve success at the international stage as he led Australia to a ODI World Cup triumph in 2015.

Money in the IPL poisoned my relationship with Michael Clarke, says ex-Australia all-rounder Andrew Symonds

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of adding a massive milestone to his already illustrious career as he is just two runs away from completing 6000 runs in Indian Premier League.

Dhawan, who currently has 5998 runs from 201 matches with an average of over 34, will be looking to claim the milestone as PBKS take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Monday.

Dhawan will become only the second player in the tournament’s history to achieve the feat after former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli who has 6402 runs in 215 appearances.

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Rohit Sharma is third in the list with 5725 runs while David Warner has scored 5668 runs.

Dhawan produced a couple of good seasons for Delhi Capitals and ahead of the IPL 2022 season, he was picked by Punjab Kings for an impressive sum of INR 82.5 million. Till now, he has scored 214 runs in seven matches till with one half century and a healthy strike rate of 126.63.

Earlier in the tournament, Dhawan became the first Indian cricketer to score 1000 fours in T20s and fourth overall after Chris Gayle, Alex Hales and Delhi Capitals and Australia opener David Warner.

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When it comes to Indians in the IPL, only Kohli comes close with 917 boundaries.

Punjab Kings are struggling in the eighth position in the IPL points table with six points from seven matches. The franchise has the same number of points as Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals but their net run rate of -0.562 is the worst among the three teams.

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of adding a massive milestone to his already illustrious career as he is just two runs away from completing 6000 runs in Indian Premier League.

Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is on the verge of adding a massive milestone to his already illustrious career as he is just two runs away from completing 6000 runs in Indian Premier League. Dhawan, who currently has 5998 runs from 201 matches with an average of over 34, will be looking to claim the milestone as PBKS take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Monday. Dhawan will become only the second player in the tournament’s history to achieve the feat after former Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli who has 6402 runs in 215 appearances. Also read | Maxwell posts Barack Obama meme after no-ball controversy in DC vs RR clash Rohit Sharma is third in the list with 5725 runs while David Warner has scored 5668 runs. Dhawan produced a couple of good seasons for Delhi Capitals and ahead of the IPL 2022 season, he was picked by Punjab Kings for an impressive sum of INR 82.5 million. Till now, he has scored 214 runs in seven matches till with one half century and a healthy strike rate of 126.63. Earlier in the tournament, Dhawan became the first Indian cricketer to score 1000 fours in T20s and fourth overall after Chris Gayle, Alex Hales and Delhi Capitals and Australia opener David Warner. Also read | Boria Majumdar found guilty of intimidating Wriddhiman Saha, likely to face 2-year ban from BCCI - Report When it comes to Indians in the IPL, only Kohli comes close with 917 boundaries. Punjab Kings are struggling in the eighth position in the IPL points table with six points from seven matches. The franchise has the same number of points as Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals but their net run rate of -0.562 is the worst among the three teams.

IPL 2022: Shikhar Dhawan on cusp of becoming second player after Virat Kohli to achieve massive feat

The drama surrounding the no-ball controversy during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals had experts split in their opinion.

In the final over of the match, DC needed 36 runs to win, and the situation got even more interesting as Rovman Powell slammed compatriot Obed McCoy for three sixes in the first three deliveries. The third six came off a full-toss and DC were convinced that the ball was above the batsman’s waist.

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However, the umpires were not convinced and that resulted in an extreme reaction from DC skipper Rishabh Pant who went to the extent of calling the batsmen back to the pavilion. Assistant coach Pravin Amre even entered the pitch in protest, but the umpires did not change their decision.

DC were beaten by 15 runs in the end and a lot of experts were not happy with Pant’s conduct.

Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell also had his say about the topic and posted a meme of former United States of America (USA) president Barrack Obama with the caption – “So umpires check no balls for front foot every ball, but can’t check a high full toss? Makes sense…”'

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After the match, Pant was fined his complete match fee because of the altercation and Shardul Thakur faced a 50 per cent of his match fee because of his role in the incident.

Pravin Amre was handed a one-match ban as he entered the pitch during the incident and had a discussion with the on-field umpires.

The drama surrounding the no-ball controversy during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals had experts split in their opinion.

The drama surrounding the no-ball controversy during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals had experts split in their opinion. In the final over of the match, DC needed 36 runs to win, and the situation got even more interesting as Rovman Powell slammed compatriot Obed McCoy for three sixes in the first three deliveries. The third six came off a full-toss and DC were convinced that the ball was above the batsman’s waist. Also read | Boria Majumdar found guilty of intimidating Wriddhiman Saha, likely to face 2-year ban from BCCI - Report However, the umpires were not convinced and that resulted in an extreme reaction from DC skipper Rishabh Pant who went to the extent of calling the batsmen back to the pavilion. Assistant coach Pravin Amre even entered the pitch in protest, but the umpires did not change their decision. DC were beaten by 15 runs in the end and a lot of experts were not happy with Pant’s conduct. Royal Challengers Bangalore all-rounder Glenn Maxwell also had his say about the topic and posted a meme of former United States of America (USA) president Barrack Obama with the caption – “So umpires check no balls for front foot every ball, but can’t check a high full toss? Makes sense…”' Also read | The man who united billions: Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir lead wishes as Sachin Tendulkar turns 49 After the match, Pant was fined his complete match fee because of the altercation and Shardul Thakur faced a 50 per cent of his match fee because of his role in the incident. Pravin Amre was handed a one-match ban as he entered the pitch during the incident and had a discussion with the on-field umpires.

IPL 2022: Glenn Maxwell posts Barack Obama meme after no-ball controversy in DC vs RR clash

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