Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's effortless six-hitting exhibition was well complemented by a four-wicket haul from Mukesh Choudhary as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Sunday.

Gaikwad (99 off 57 balls) and Conway (85 not out off 55) put SRH's attack to the sword, notching up a scintillating 182-run partnership, the highest opening stand of the season, as CSK posted an imposing 202 for two after being invited to bat.

In reply, SRH fell short, reaching 189 for 6 in 20 overs despite late heroics from Nicholas Pooran (64 not out) and a 47-run innings by skipper Kane Williamson at the top. 
Choudhary emerged with the best figures for CSK, scalping four for 46, while Mitchell Santner (1/36) and

Dwaine Pretorius (1/40) took one wicket each.

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The win, which coincided with MS Dhoni's return to captaincy, kept CSK afloat for an improbable play-off berth as they now have six points with five matches remaining, while SRH remained in the fourth position with 10 points in the overall standing.

Abhishek Sharma (39) and Williamson gave SRH a flying start to their chase but Choudhary struck twice in two balls to reduce the Hyderabad outfit to 58 for 2 in six overs.

While Sharma was caught by Dwaine Pretorius at long-on, Rahul Tripathi was out for a duck after giving catching practice at short third man.

Aiden Markram hit two sixes before falling prey to Mitchell Santner.

Pooran hit Ravindra Jadeja for a six before unleashing a monstrous reverse sweep for another maximum, while Williamson too notched up a one-handed six to keep the scoreboard ticking.

The SRH skipper, however, was trapped in front by Pretorius as it became 126 for 4 in 15th over. 
Pooran then kept fighting in vain while scoreboard pressure took a toll on the other batters.

Earlier, Gaikwad, who has been blowing hot and cold this season, was at his destructive best as he smashed six sixes and as many fours before tragically falling short of a ton by just one run.

The 25-year-old was in his zone as he stood on his backfoot, and played some exceptional shots to dominate the formidable SRH bowling unit.

Anything short was pulled with immaculate ease, while pitched up deliveries were treated with equal disdain as Gaikwad didn't miss a trick to send SRH on a leather hunt during his classy innings.

Conway too showed great temperament as he was the perfect foil for Gaikwad. He bide his time initially before going for the big shots in the slog overs.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (0/22) was the best bowler on display for SRH, while pace sensation Umran Malik had a really bad day in office, having conceded 48 in his four overs. T Natarajan (2/42) picked up two wickets but also went for runs.

With Washington Sundar suffering an injury while fielding, SRH was forced to use Markram and Shashank Singh as the fifth bowler, who conceded 46 from their combined four overs.

After a watchful start, Gaikwad broke free as he pulled Marco Jansen for two maximums, while Natarajan was sent across the mid-wicket boundary as CSK reached 40 for 0 after the powerplay.

Gaikwad was particular harsh on Malik, smashing him over cover first before lifting him over long-on for another maximum in his first over.

Malik cranked up the pace, bowling the fastest delivery of the tournament, clocking 154kmph in the 10th over, but ended up conceding two more boundaries off Gaikwad's blade as the opener completed his half-century off 33 balls.

Markram too faced the fury of the duo with Conway sending him across the fine leg before going down the wicket for a flat six.

Gaikwad too clobbered him for successive sixes as the 100 was up in the 11th over.

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Malik was again in the line of fire as Gaikwad slogged him over long-on for a boundary before lifting him over long-off for another maximum.

A top-edge six off Marco Jansen, meanwhile, helped Conway bring up his fifty in 39 balls and he ended the 15th over with another four and a six.

Natarajan was brought back but he too conceded 13 runs with Gaikwad producing another pull. Conway too sent one over the bowler's head in the 18th over.

Gaikwad, however, missed out of a deserving hundred when he gave an easy catch at point. 
Back at the helm of affairs, M S Dhoni promoted himself but couldn't make an impact as he was holed out by Malik off Natarajan.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's effortless six-hitting exhibition was well complemented by a four-wicket haul from Mukesh Choudhary as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Sunday.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's effortless six-hitting exhibition was well complemented by a four-wicket haul from Mukesh Choudhary as Chennai Super Kings notched up a 13-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in an IPL match here on Sunday. Gaikwad (99 off 57 balls) and Conway (85 not out off 55) put SRH's attack to the sword, notching up a scintillating 182-run partnership, the highest opening stand of the season, as CSK posted an imposing 202 for two after being invited to bat. In reply, SRH fell short, reaching 189 for 6 in 20 overs despite late heroics from Nicholas Pooran (64 not out) and a 47-run innings by skipper Kane Williamson at the top. Choudhary emerged with the best figures for CSK, scalping four for 46, while Mitchell Santner (1/36) and Dwaine Pretorius (1/40) took one wicket each. Also read | Ruturaj Gaikwad completes 1000 runs in IPL, equals Sachin Tendulkar's record The win, which coincided with MS Dhoni's return to captaincy, kept CSK afloat for an improbable play-off berth as they now have six points with five matches remaining, while SRH remained in the fourth position with 10 points in the overall standing. Abhishek Sharma (39) and Williamson gave SRH a flying start to their chase but Choudhary struck twice in two balls to reduce the Hyderabad outfit to 58 for 2 in six overs. While Sharma was caught by Dwaine Pretorius at long-on, Rahul Tripathi was out for a duck after giving catching practice at short third man. Aiden Markram hit two sixes before falling prey to Mitchell Santner. Pooran hit Ravindra Jadeja for a six before unleashing a monstrous reverse sweep for another maximum, while Williamson too notched up a one-handed six to keep the scoreboard ticking. The SRH skipper, however, was trapped in front by Pretorius as it became 126 for 4 in 15th over. Pooran then kept fighting in vain while scoreboard pressure took a toll on the other batters. Earlier, Gaikwad, who has been blowing hot and cold this season, was at his destructive best as he smashed six sixes and as many fours before tragically falling short of a ton by just one run. The 25-year-old was in his zone as he stood on his backfoot, and played some exceptional shots to dominate the formidable SRH bowling unit. Anything short was pulled with immaculate ease, while pitched up deliveries were treated with equal disdain as Gaikwad didn't miss a trick to send SRH on a leather hunt during his classy innings. Conway too showed great temperament as he was the perfect foil for Gaikwad. He bide his time initially before going for the big shots in the slog overs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (0/22) was the best bowler on display for SRH, while pace sensation Umran Malik had a really bad day in office, having conceded 48 in his four overs. T Natarajan (2/42) picked up two wickets but also went for runs. With Washington Sundar suffering an injury while fielding, SRH was forced to use Markram and Shashank Singh as the fifth bowler, who conceded 46 from their combined four overs. After a watchful start, Gaikwad broke free as he pulled Marco Jansen for two maximums, while Natarajan was sent across the mid-wicket boundary as CSK reached 40 for 0 after the powerplay. Gaikwad was particular harsh on Malik, smashing him over cover first before lifting him over long-on for another maximum in his first over. Malik cranked up the pace, bowling the fastest delivery of the tournament, clocking 154kmph in the 10th over, but ended up conceding two more boundaries off Gaikwad's blade as the opener completed his half-century off 33 balls. Markram too faced the fury of the duo with Conway sending him across the fine leg before going down the wicket for a flat six. Gaikwad too clobbered him for successive sixes as the 100 was up in the 11th over. Also read | IPL 2022: Dhoni breaks Dravid's impressive record on return as CSK skipper Malik was again in the line of fire as Gaikwad slogged him over long-on for a boundary before lifting him over long-off for another maximum. A top-edge six off Marco Jansen, meanwhile, helped Conway bring up his fifty in 39 balls and he ended the 15th over with another four and a six. Natarajan was brought back but he too conceded 13 runs with Gaikwad producing another pull. Conway too sent one over the bowler's head in the 18th over. Gaikwad, however, missed out of a deserving hundred when he gave an easy catch at point. Back at the helm of affairs, M S Dhoni promoted himself but couldn't make an impact as he was holed out by Malik off Natarajan.

IPL 2022: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway guide Chennai Super Kings to important victory

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw has been reprimanded and fined 25 per cent of his match-fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their six-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants here on Sunday.

"Mr Shaw admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction," IPL said in a statement.

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"For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding." 
Level 1 offence pertains to gestures towards umpires or opposition.

Lucknow Super Giants beat Delhi Capitals by six runs, thereby taking a giant stride towards qualifying for the IPL play-offs.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw has been reprimanded and fined 25 per cent of his match-fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their six-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants here on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw has been reprimanded and fined 25 per cent of his match-fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during their six-run loss to Lucknow Super Giants here on Sunday. "Mr Shaw admitted to the Level 1 offence under Article 2.2 of the IPL Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction," IPL said in a statement. Also read | Ruturaj Gaikwad completes 1000 runs in IPL, equals Sachin Tendulkar's record "For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee's decision is final and binding." Level 1 offence pertains to gestures towards umpires or opposition. Lucknow Super Giants beat Delhi Capitals by six runs, thereby taking a giant stride towards qualifying for the IPL play-offs.

IPL 2022: Prithvi Shaw fined 25 percent of his match fee for breaching IPL Code of conduct

It was the return for MS Dhoni as the Chennai Super Kings skipper as they faced Sunrisers Hyderabad and the veteran wicket-keeper batsman added a major accolade to his name on Sunday.

Dhoni became the oldest Indian cricketer to captain a side in T20 cricket as he led the CSK team at the age of 40 years 298 days. The feat previously belonged to Rahul Dravid who captained Rajasthan Royals at 40 years and 268 days. Sunil Joshi, Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly are also part of the list.

Dhoni took over the CSK captaincy once again after Ravindra Jadeja stepped down from the position after the previous match. Jadeja became the skipper ahead of the 2022 season but a disappointing run in the tournament and a dip in personal form resulted in Dhoni taking charge once again.

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"You will definitely see me in the yellow jersey [next year], whether this yellow jersey or some other yellow jersey, that's a different thing," MS Dhoni said during the toss ahead of the SRH encounter.

CSK are currently in ninth spot in the IPL points table with just two wins from eight matches and they have the second worst net run rate in the competition till now – better than only Mumbai Indians.

"The kind of catches we have dropped are not the ones you can practise. With the ball, we don't want to bowl big overs, 18 runs are okay but not 24-25 runs,” he explained.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 99 and Devon Conway slammed an unbeaten 85 as Chennai Super Kings posted a massive total of 202 for the loss of two wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

It was the return for MS Dhoni as the Chennai Super Kings skipper as they faced Sunrisers Hyderabad and the veteran wicket-keeper batsman added a major accolade to his name on Sunday.

It was the return for MS Dhoni as the Chennai Super Kings skipper as they faced Sunrisers Hyderabad and the veteran wicket-keeper batsman added a major accolade to his name on Sunday. Dhoni became the oldest Indian cricketer to captain a side in T20 cricket as he led the CSK team at the age of 40 years 298 days. The feat previously belonged to Rahul Dravid who captained Rajasthan Royals at 40 years and 268 days. Sunil Joshi, Anil Kumble and Sourav Ganguly are also part of the list. Dhoni took over the CSK captaincy once again after Ravindra Jadeja stepped down from the position after the previous match. Jadeja became the skipper ahead of the 2022 season but a disappointing run in the tournament and a dip in personal form resulted in Dhoni taking charge once again. Also read | 'You will definitely see me in yellow jersey': Dhoni opens up on CSK future "You will definitely see me in the yellow jersey [next year], whether this yellow jersey or some other yellow jersey, that's a different thing," MS Dhoni said during the toss ahead of the SRH encounter. CSK are currently in ninth spot in the IPL points table with just two wins from eight matches and they have the second worst net run rate in the competition till now – better than only Mumbai Indians. "The kind of catches we have dropped are not the ones you can practise. With the ball, we don't want to bowl big overs, 18 runs are okay but not 24-25 runs,” he explained. Also read | Ruturaj Gaikwad completes 1000 runs in IPL, equals Sachin Tendulkar's record Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 99 and Devon Conway slammed an unbeaten 85 as Chennai Super Kings posted a massive total of 202 for the loss of two wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad created history by becoming the joint fastest Indian batsman to score 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he reached the massive milestone during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. The opener equalled the record set by legend Sachin Tendulkar.

Gaikwad, who fell just one run short of a well-deserved century, was able to reach the milestone in just 31 matches – the same number of matches taken by Tendulkar.

In the process, he surpassed big names like Suresh Raina (34), Devdutt Pallikal (35) and Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant (35).

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Gaikwad looked in brilliant form as he slammed 99 off just 57 balls with the help of six fours and six maximums. He fell agonisingly short of his second IPL century and as a result, he became the fifth batsman to be dismissed on 99 in IPL.

The other batsmen who missed out on their centuries by just one run are Virat Kohli, Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan and West Indies international Chris Gayle.

The youngster stitched together an impressive 182-run partnership for the opening wicket on Sunday as Conway also scored 85 off just 55 balls. This was the best partnership for CSK in IPL history as they went past the 181-stand between Shane Watson and Faf Du Plessis against Punjab Kings.

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Overall, this was the fourth best opening partnership in the IPL with the top spot belonging to the duo of Jonny Bairstow and David Warner who added 185 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad during their 2019 encounter against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ruturaj Gaikwad created history by becoming the joint fastest Indian batsman to score 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he reached the massive milestone during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

Ruturaj Gaikwad created history by becoming the joint fastest Indian batsman to score 1000 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he reached the massive milestone during the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. The opener equalled the record set by legend Sachin Tendulkar. Gaikwad, who fell just one run short of a well-deserved century, was able to reach the milestone in just 31 matches – the same number of matches taken by Tendulkar. In the process, he surpassed big names like Suresh Raina (34), Devdutt Pallikal (35) and Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant (35). Also read | What has gone wrong for CSK in IPL 2022? Gaikwad looked in brilliant form as he slammed 99 off just 57 balls with the help of six fours and six maximums. He fell agonisingly short of his second IPL century and as a result, he became the fifth batsman to be dismissed on 99 in IPL. The other batsmen who missed out on their centuries by just one run are Virat Kohli, Prithvi Shaw, Ishan Kishan and West Indies international Chris Gayle. The youngster stitched together an impressive 182-run partnership for the opening wicket on Sunday as Conway also scored 85 off just 55 balls. This was the best partnership for CSK in IPL history as they went past the 181-stand between Shane Watson and Faf Du Plessis against Punjab Kings. Also read | 'You will definitely see me in yellow jersey': Dhoni opens up on CSK future Overall, this was the fourth best opening partnership in the IPL with the top spot belonging to the duo of Jonny Bairstow and David Warner who added 185 runs for Sunrisers Hyderabad during their 2019 encounter against Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Ruturaj Gaikwad completes 1000 runs in IPL for Chennai Super Kings, equals Sachin Tendulkar in elite list

IPL 2022: Lucknow Super Giants continue winning run with victory over Delhi Capitals

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had much going their way in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With six losses in their first eight matches this season, CSK stand on the brink of facing early elimination as they desperately aim to spark a turnaround. The defending champions were expected to be a force to reckon with after a memorable title triumph last season but they have failed to replicate their success this year.

CSK are no stranger to slower starts to their campaign but this season was different as they slumped to four straight defeats in their first four games before breaking the deadlock against Royal Challengers Bangalore to get their first points on the table. CSK were expected to get some winning momentum behind their back after their win over RCB but they lost two in their next three matches as the slump continued.

CSK were in for a stern test at the start of the season after stalwart MS Dhoni's decision to hand over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja. While many thought the decision could prove to be the right one considering Dhoni is past his best as a batter and Jadeja can learn from him while he is still around, the move didn't quite work in CSK's favour.

The defending champions went on to endure one of the worst possible starts to the season as Jadeja looked overwhelmingly burdened on the field with the captaincy responsibility. His personal performances with both the bat and the ball also weren't up to the mark nor were some of his decisions under pressure.

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However, Jadeja's dodgy form has not been the only reason behind CSK's struggles this season as the four-time champions have lacked good starts at the top of the order and have also backed cutting edge in their pace department. The lack of a power-hitter in the middle-order has also seen them fail to get over the line in close run-chases.

Decoding CSK's struggles in IPL 2022:

1) Misfiring openers&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings' buggest concern this season has been the woeful form of opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad, who was the leading run-getter in IPL 2021 last year, played an instrumental role in helping CSK win their fourth title along with his opening partner Faf du Plessis, who was the second-highest run-getter of the season.

While Du Plessis is no more a part of the CSK squad, Gaikwad has not been able to hit the ground running in IPL 2022. With just one fifty in eight matches so far, the young right-hander has struggled immensely with the willow. To add to CSK's woes, his opening partner Robin Uthappa has also struggled to provide good starts at the top consistently while Devon Conway was dropped after just one failure.

2) Deepak Chahar's absence

Chennai Super Kings have also missed the presence of their premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who was ruled out due to an injury ahead of the start of the season. Chahar has been one of the most prolific wicket-takers for CSK over the last few years and has been exceptional in Powerplay. His absence has been a huge blow for the four-time champions, who have failed to find an ideal replacement for the 29-year-old.

Chahar was expected to return to the squad midway through the season but was ruled out from IPL 2022 completely after his injury worsened. In his absence, CSK have no prominent Indian pacer in their squad and have had to pay the price for an inexperienced bowling attack.

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3) Injury woes

Besides Deepak Chahar, CSK have also had to deal with injuries to several key players. New Zealand pacer Adam Milne, who was epected to play a big role for the franchise with his brutal pace, has been ruled out of the season. All-rounder Moeen Ali has also suffered an anke injury and has already missed three matches for the team.

4) Change in captaincy

Not man had expected CSK to struggle as much as they did after MS Dhoni stepped aside to hand over the baton to Ravindra Jadeja as captain of the side. However, the change in captaincy didn't work in CSK's favour. Despite having significant experience behind his back, Jadeja was not as sharp on the field with his decision making.

The pressure of captaincy also saw Jadeja lose his sheen as the all-rounder he has been for CSK over the las couple of seasons. While he was struggling to get going with the bat, the left-hander also has not been among the wickets for the Men in Yellow. CSK also clearly missed Dhoni's tactical genius and his exceptional decision-making abilities on the field in crucial situations.

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Can MS Dhoni pull off another miraculous comeback for CSK?

On Saturday, CSK announced Dhoni was returning as captain for the team after Jadeja had decided to hand over the reins back to the legendary wicket-keeper batter. While the expectations have sky-rocketed once again, he will have his task cut out for the remainder of the season.

With six defeats in eight matches, CSK are already on the brink of facing early elimination from the tournament and need to win their remaining six matches on the trot to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs. While Dhoni remains one of the greatest captains of all time in IPL history and has bailed his team out of trouble on several occasions, it will be a&nbsp;mountainous task to get CSK's derailed campaign back on track.

The Dhoni era will reignite for CSK with their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Sunday (May 01) which will be a must-win encounter for the four-time champions as they look to spark a turnaround and bring a change in the fortunes this season.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had much going their way in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With six losses in their first eight matches this season, CSK stand on the brink of facing early elimination as they desperately aim to spark a turnaround.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had much going their way in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With six losses in their first eight matches this season, CSK stand on the brink of facing early elimination as they desperately aim to spark a turnaround. The defending champions were expected to be a force to reckon with after a memorable title triumph last season but they have failed to replicate their success this year. CSK are no stranger to slower starts to their campaign but this season was different as they slumped to four straight defeats in their first four games before breaking the deadlock against Royal Challengers Bangalore to get their first points on the table. CSK were expected to get some winning momentum behind their back after their win over RCB but they lost two in their next three matches as the slump continued. CSK were in for a stern test at the start of the season after stalwart MS Dhoni's decision to hand over the captaincy to Ravindra Jadeja. While many thought the decision could prove to be the right one considering Dhoni is past his best as a batter and Jadeja can learn from him while he is still around, the move didn't quite work in CSK's favour. The defending champions went on to endure one of the worst possible starts to the season as Jadeja looked overwhelmingly burdened on the field with the captaincy responsibility. His personal performances with both the bat and the ball also weren't up to the mark nor were some of his decisions under pressure. Also Read: 'We do not interfere': CSK CEO reveals who took the decision to hand over captaincy back to MS Dhoni However, Jadeja's dodgy form has not been the only reason behind CSK's struggles this season as the four-time champions have lacked good starts at the top of the order and have also backed cutting edge in their pace department. The lack of a power-hitter in the middle-order has also seen them fail to get over the line in close run-chases. Decoding CSK's struggles in IPL 2022: 1) Misfiring openers Chennai Super Kings' buggest concern this season has been the woeful form of opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad, who was the leading run-getter in IPL 2021 last year, played an instrumental role in helping CSK win their fourth title along with his opening partner Faf du Plessis, who was the second-highest run-getter of the season. While Du Plessis is no more a part of the CSK squad, Gaikwad has not been able to hit the ground running in IPL 2022. With just one fifty in eight matches so far, the young right-hander has struggled immensely with the willow. To add to CSK's woes, his opening partner Robin Uthappa has also struggled to provide good starts at the top consistently while Devon Conway was dropped after just one failure. 2) Deepak Chahar's absence Chennai Super Kings have also missed the presence of their premier pacer Deepak Chahar, who was ruled out due to an injury ahead of the start of the season. Chahar has been one of the most prolific wicket-takers for CSK over the last few years and has been exceptional in Powerplay. His absence has been a huge blow for the four-time champions, who have failed to find an ideal replacement for the 29-year-old. Chahar was expected to return to the squad midway through the season but was ruled out from IPL 2022 completely after his injury worsened. In his absence, CSK have no prominent Indian pacer in their squad and have had to pay the price for an inexperienced bowling attack. Also Read: Have seen Indian cricket change under him: Sehwag backs Dhoni to guide CSK to IPL 2022 playoffs 3) Injury woes Besides Deepak Chahar, CSK have also had to deal with injuries to several key players. New Zealand pacer Adam Milne, who was epected to play a big role for the franchise with his brutal pace, has been ruled out of the season. All-rounder Moeen Ali has also suffered an anke injury and has already missed three matches for the team. 4) Change in captaincy Not man had expected CSK to struggle as much as they did after MS Dhoni stepped aside to hand over the baton to Ravindra Jadeja as captain of the side. However, the change in captaincy didn't work in CSK's favour. Despite having significant experience behind his back, Jadeja was not as sharp on the field with his decision making. The pressure of captaincy also saw Jadeja lose his sheen as the all-rounder he has been for CSK over the las couple of seasons. While he was struggling to get going with the bat, the left-hander also has not been among the wickets for the Men in Yellow. CSK also clearly missed Dhoni's tactical genius and his exceptional decision-making abilities on the field in crucial situations. Also Read: 'You will definitely see me in yellow jersey': MS Dhoni opens up on CSK future after return as captain Can MS Dhoni pull off another miraculous comeback for CSK? On Saturday, CSK announced Dhoni was returning as captain for the team after Jadeja had decided to hand over the reins back to the legendary wicket-keeper batter. While the expectations have sky-rocketed once again, he will have his task cut out for the remainder of the season. With six defeats in eight matches, CSK are already on the brink of facing early elimination from the tournament and need to win their remaining six matches on the trot to stand a chance of making it to the playoffs. While Dhoni remains one of the greatest captains of all time in IPL history and has bailed his team out of trouble on several occasions, it will be a mountainous task to get CSK's derailed campaign back on track. The Dhoni era will reignite for CSK with their clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Sunday (May 01) which will be a must-win encounter for the four-time champions as they look to spark a turnaround and bring a change in the fortunes this season.

Captaincy change, lack of form for key players and injuries: What has gone wrong for CSK in IPL 2022?

MS Dhoni is back as the Chennai Super Kings skipper and he will be leading the side during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Dhoni returned as the CSK captain after Ravindra Jadeja stepped down from the position ahead of the encounter.

Jadeja became the skipper after Dhoni stepped down just before the start of the 2022 season but the disappointing run of the team and his personal form has been too much for Jadeja. As a result, veteran wicketkeeper batsman Dhoni is expected to lead the side for the remainder of the season.

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"You will definitely see me in the yellow jersey [next year], whether this yellow jersey or some other yellow jersey, that's a different thing," MS Dhoni said during the toss ahead of the SRH encounter.

Chennai Super Kings are currently in the ninth spot in the IPL points table with just four points from eight matches and they have the second worst net run rate in the competition till now.

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"The kind of catches we have dropped are not the ones you can practise. With the ball, we don't want to bowl big overs, 18 runs are okay but not 24-25 runs,” he explained.

Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, CSK went for two changes as New Zealand international Devon Conway and Simarjeet Singh replaced Dwayne Bravo and Shivam Dube in the playing XI.

“We have a couple of changes: Bravo is not fit, Shivam is out. Conway and Simarjeet Singh come in."

MS Dhoni is back as the Chennai Super Kings skipper and he will be leading the side during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday.

MS Dhoni is back as the Chennai Super Kings skipper and he will be leading the side during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter against Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday. Dhoni returned as the CSK captain after Ravindra Jadeja stepped down from the position ahead of the encounter. Jadeja became the skipper after Dhoni stepped down just before the start of the 2022 season but the disappointing run of the team and his personal form has been too much for Jadeja. As a result, veteran wicketkeeper batsman Dhoni is expected to lead the side for the remainder of the season. Also read | Rahul joins Dhawan, Raina in elite list after completing 400 runs in IPL 2022 "You will definitely see me in the yellow jersey [next year], whether this yellow jersey or some other yellow jersey, that's a different thing," MS Dhoni said during the toss ahead of the SRH encounter. Chennai Super Kings are currently in the ninth spot in the IPL points table with just four points from eight matches and they have the second worst net run rate in the competition till now. Also read | 'I bowled two balls at more than 160kmph': Former Pakistan fast bowler makes massive claim "The kind of catches we have dropped are not the ones you can practise. With the ball, we don't want to bowl big overs, 18 runs are okay but not 24-25 runs,” he explained. Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, CSK went for two changes as New Zealand international Devon Conway and Simarjeet Singh replaced Dwayne Bravo and Shivam Dube in the playing XI. “We have a couple of changes: Bravo is not fit, Shivam is out. Conway and Simarjeet Singh come in."

'You will definitely see me in yellow jersey': MS Dhoni opens up on CSK future after return as captain

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to reinvigorate their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, SRH will also be aiming to bounce back from their loss against Gujarat Titans after an impressive run of six consecutive victories.

Head-to-head

The two sides have faced each other 17 times in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings having the upper hand with 12 victories compared to just five for Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Stats and Trivia

The Sunrisers Hyderabad pace attack has been the best in the tournament till now and with 48 wickets, they have taken more wickets than any other pace attack. However, MS Dhoni has a great record against SRH veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar with a strike rate of 164.91.

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Predicted XI

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik

Chennai Super Kings: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana

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Complete squads

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Sean Abbott, Ravikumar Samarth, Shreyas Gopal, Jagadeesha Suchith, Glenn Phillips, Vishnu Vinod, Priyam Garg, Kartik Tyagi, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Samad, Saurabh Dubey

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Mitchell Santner, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Matheesha Pathirana, Bhagath Varma

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to reinvigorate their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, SRH will also be aiming to bounce back from their loss against Gujarat Titans after an impressive run of six consecutive victories.

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to reinvigorate their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, SRH will also be aiming to bounce back from their loss against Gujarat Titans after an impressive run of six consecutive victories. Head-to-head The two sides have faced each other 17 times in the Indian Premier League with Chennai Super Kings having the upper hand with 12 victories compared to just five for Sunrisers Hyderabad. Stats and Trivia The Sunrisers Hyderabad pace attack has been the best in the tournament till now and with 48 wickets, they have taken more wickets than any other pace attack. However, MS Dhoni has a great record against SRH veteran Bhuvneshwar Kumar with a strike rate of 164.91. Also read | NFL duo and NBA star Chris Paul invest in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals Predicted XI Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, T Natarajan, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik Chennai Super Kings: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana Also read | IPL 2022: MI skipper Rohit achieves unwanted record after poor show vs RR Complete squads Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan, Sean Abbott, Ravikumar Samarth, Shreyas Gopal, Jagadeesha Suchith, Glenn Phillips, Vishnu Vinod, Priyam Garg, Kartik Tyagi, Romario Shepherd, Fazalhaq Farooqi, Abdul Samad, Saurabh Dubey Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Mitchell Santner, Dwaine Pretorius, Dwayne Bravo, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Matheesha Pathirana, Bhagath Varma

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul and NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum have invested in the Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League franchise said on Sunday, underlining IPL`s growing global appeal.

The popular Twenty20 league, which counts Bollywood actors and industrialists among franchise owners and attracts the who`s who of cricket, has grown into a 10-team affair this season with Gujarat and Ahmedabad paying a combined $1.7 billion to come on board.

The three Americans will be minority investors in 2008 champions Rajasthan, the franchise said in a statement without sharing details of their investment.

"We are extremely pleased to have Chris, Larry and Kelvin join us as investors who have seen the vision of the Royals as a truly global brand," said Rajasthan`s lead owner Manoj Badale.

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The United States will co-host the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup, although cricket has not become popular there.

"I am excited to have become one of the first US athletes to see the value and scope for growth in the IPL," said NBA star Paul, 36.

"With a variety of components, including stadium experience and fan engagement still left to fulfil their course, I see myself contributing world-class experience through this strategic investment."

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The two-time Olympic gold medallist also has a stake in the minor league baseball team Winston-Salem Dash.

Rajasthan owners acquired a majority stake in the Caribbean Premier League team Barbados Tridents last year.

"I am keenly aware of the popularity of cricket internationally and am thrilled to join the Rajasthan Royals franchise as an investor," Arizona Cardinals` offensive tackle Beachum said.

"I respect the global reach of the IPL and am committed to supporting the Royals."

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul and NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum have invested in the Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League franchise said on Sunday, underlining IPL`s growing global appeal.

Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul and NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald and Kelvin Beachum have invested in the Rajasthan Royals, the Indian Premier League franchise said on Sunday, underlining IPL`s growing global appeal. The popular Twenty20 league, which counts Bollywood actors and industrialists among franchise owners and attracts the who`s who of cricket, has grown into a 10-team affair this season with Gujarat and Ahmedabad paying a combined $1.7 billion to come on board. The three Americans will be minority investors in 2008 champions Rajasthan, the franchise said in a statement without sharing details of their investment. "We are extremely pleased to have Chris, Larry and Kelvin join us as investors who have seen the vision of the Royals as a truly global brand," said Rajasthan`s lead owner Manoj Badale. Also Read: Mumbai Indians defeat Rajasthan Royals by five wickets to register first win of IPL 2022 The United States will co-host the 2024 Twenty20 World Cup, although cricket has not become popular there. "I am excited to have become one of the first US athletes to see the value and scope for growth in the IPL," said NBA star Paul, 36. "With a variety of components, including stadium experience and fan engagement still left to fulfil their course, I see myself contributing world-class experience through this strategic investment." Also Read: 'We do not interfere': CSK CEO reveals who took the decision to hand over captaincy back to MS Dhoni The two-time Olympic gold medallist also has a stake in the minor league baseball team Winston-Salem Dash. Rajasthan owners acquired a majority stake in the Caribbean Premier League team Barbados Tridents last year. "I am keenly aware of the popularity of cricket internationally and am thrilled to join the Rajasthan Royals franchise as an investor," Arizona Cardinals` offensive tackle Beachum said. "I respect the global reach of the IPL and am committed to supporting the Royals."

NFL duo Larry Fitzgerald, Kelvin Beachum and NBA star Chris Paul invest in IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals

Rohit Sharma's disappointing run with the willow continued in his side Mumbai Indians'&nbsp;(MI)&nbsp;clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. MI went on to beat RR by five wickets to bag their maiden win of the season but Rohit had another poor outing with the bat as he was dismissed cheaply in the run-chase.

Celebrating his 35th birthday, Rohit was expected to lead from the front after Mumbai Indians were handed a tricky target of 159 runs by RR at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. However, the Hitman was dismissed by R Ashwin after managing just 2 runs off 5 balls as his woeful run in the tournament continued.

With his cheap dismissal, Rohit created an unwanted record as he has now gone 17 innings without scoring a half-century for Mumbai Indians - his longest half-century drought for the five-time champions. Rohit, who joined MI in 2011, had gone 16 innings without a half-century for the team in 2018-19 but he has now endured his longest drought for the franchise having not slammed a fifty for 17 games from last year to this season.

Rohit Sharma's longest fifty drought in IPL:

22 innings in 2009-10 (Deccan Chargers) 
17 innings in 2021-22 (Mumbai Indians) 
16 innings in 2018-19 (Mumbai Indians)

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This season has been a forgetful one for Rohit both on the personal front and as captain. Mumbai Indians endured a winless streak of a record-breaking eight matches under his captaincy this year before bringing an end to the losing streak against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians have lost the most number of matches at the start of the tournament by any team in the history of IPL. The five-time champions, however, have now gotten off the mark with their five-wicket victory over RR and will be hoping to spark a turnaround in the remainder of the season.

Rohit, who has so far managed only 155 runs in nine matches so far this season, will be looking to regain his form with the willow and help his team finish the season strongly as they are all but out of the race for the playoffs.

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Rohit Sharma's disappointing run with the willow continued in his side Mumbai Indians' (MI) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Rohit Sharma's disappointing run with the willow continued in his side Mumbai Indians' (MI) clash against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. MI went on to beat RR by five wickets to bag their maiden win of the season but Rohit had another poor outing with the bat as he was dismissed cheaply in the run-chase. Celebrating his 35th birthday, Rohit was expected to lead from the front after Mumbai Indians were handed a tricky target of 159 runs by RR at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. However, the Hitman was dismissed by R Ashwin after managing just 2 runs off 5 balls as his woeful run in the tournament continued. With his cheap dismissal, Rohit created an unwanted record as he has now gone 17 innings without scoring a half-century for Mumbai Indians - his longest half-century drought for the five-time champions. Rohit, who joined MI in 2011, had gone 16 innings without a half-century for the team in 2018-19 but he has now endured his longest drought for the franchise having not slammed a fifty for 17 games from last year to this season. Rohit Sharma's longest fifty drought in IPL: 22 innings in 2009-10 (Deccan Chargers) 17 innings in 2021-22 (Mumbai Indians) 16 innings in 2018-19 (Mumbai Indians) Also Read: 'We do not interfere': CSK CEO reveals who took the decision to hand over captaincy back to MS Dhoni This season has been a forgetful one for Rohit both on the personal front and as captain. Mumbai Indians endured a winless streak of a record-breaking eight matches under his captaincy this year before bringing an end to the losing streak against Rajasthan Royals on Saturday. Mumbai Indians have lost the most number of matches at the start of the tournament by any team in the history of IPL. The five-time champions, however, have now gotten off the mark with their five-wicket victory over RR and will be hoping to spark a turnaround in the remainder of the season. Rohit, who has so far managed only 155 runs in nine matches so far this season, will be looking to regain his form with the willow and help his team finish the season strongly as they are all but out of the race for the playoffs.

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma achieves unwanted record after poor show against RR

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been the star for them with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and he added another major accolade to his already illustrious career.

Buttler, who scored another half century against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, broke former Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s record of scoring most runs for the side in one season.

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The record was established in 2012 when Rahane scored 560 runs in the season at an impressive average of 40. However, Buttler was able to surpass the record in just nine games as he took a huge stride forward in the race for the orange cap as he has already scored 566 runs this season.

It has been a season to remember for the England international as he has slammed three hundreds and three fifties and his performance has been a major reason behind RR’s impressive run.

Buttler currently has a solid average of 70.75 and an equally impressive strike rate of 155.07.

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On Saturday, Buttler scored 67 off 52 deliveries with the help of five fours and four sixes. Although the other batsmen were not able to score more than 25, Buttler was excellent against the MI bowlers and he was the main reason why Rajasthan Royals were able to post a total above 150.

Hrithik Shokeen and Riley Meredith were the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians as they took two wickets each. The five-time champions were able to produce a disciplined performance with the ball as they look for their first win of this year’s competition.

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been the star for them with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and he added another major accolade to his already illustrious career.

Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler has been the star for them with the bat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and he added another major accolade to his already illustrious career. Buttler, who scored another half century against Mumbai Indians on Saturday, broke former Rajasthan Royals skipper Ajinkya Rahane’s record of scoring most runs for the side in one season. Also read | 'Face of the league' - Ganguly showers massive praise over young fast bowler The record was established in 2012 when Rahane scored 560 runs in the season at an impressive average of 40. However, Buttler was able to surpass the record in just nine games as he took a huge stride forward in the race for the orange cap as he has already scored 566 runs this season. It has been a season to remember for the England international as he has slammed three hundreds and three fifties and his performance has been a major reason behind RR’s impressive run. Buttler currently has a solid average of 70.75 and an equally impressive strike rate of 155.07. Also read | Gujarat Titans became 1st IPL team to achieve impressive feat after win vs RCB On Saturday, Buttler scored 67 off 52 deliveries with the help of five fours and four sixes. Although the other batsmen were not able to score more than 25, Buttler was excellent against the MI bowlers and he was the main reason why Rajasthan Royals were able to post a total above 150. Hrithik Shokeen and Riley Meredith were the pick of the bowlers for Mumbai Indians as they took two wickets each. The five-time champions were able to produce a disciplined performance with the ball as they look for their first win of this year’s competition.

IPL 2022: Jos Buttler breaks decade-old record for Rajasthan Royals with fifty against Mumbai Indians

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form and with their brilliant win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday, the debutants became the first franchise in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to win eight or more matches in their first nine games in the tournament.

It has a great run for Hardik Pandya &amp; Co as they lost just one match till now and with eights wins, they are already guaranteed of a spot in the playoffs. Against RCB, they were once again quite disciplined in all sectors and they were able to clinch the match quite comfortably in the end.

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GT started their campaign with a brilliant win over Lucknow Super Giants and followed it up with another good bowling performance to beat Delhi Capitals. The next victory came against Punjab Kings but in the next match, they were handed their only loss by Sunrisers Hyderabad.

The next three victories came against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders and in their eighth encounter, they were able to take revenge on SRH with a close win.

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On Saturday, they were able to able to restrict RCB to 170 despite half centuries from both Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar as Pradeep Sangwan took two wickets on return for his side. During the chase, Shubman Gill provided the side with a brilliant start but it was David Miller and Rahul Tewatia once again who played their role to perfection to guide Gujarat Titans to an impressive victory.

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form and with their brilliant win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday, the debutants became the first franchise in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to win eight or more matches in their first nine games in the tournament.

Gujarat Titans have been enjoying a brilliant run of form and with their brilliant win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday, the debutants became the first franchise in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL) to win eight or more matches in their first nine games in the tournament. It has a great run for Hardik Pandya & Co as they lost just one match till now and with eights wins, they are already guaranteed of a spot in the playoffs. Against RCB, they were once again quite disciplined in all sectors and they were able to clinch the match quite comfortably in the end. Also read | IPL 2022: Jadeja steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain, Dhoni to lead GT started their campaign with a brilliant win over Lucknow Super Giants and followed it up with another good bowling performance to beat Delhi Capitals. The next victory came against Punjab Kings but in the next match, they were handed their only loss by Sunrisers Hyderabad. The next three victories came against Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders and in their eighth encounter, they were able to take revenge on SRH with a close win. Also read | 'Face of the league' - Ganguly showers massive praise over young fast bowler On Saturday, they were able to able to restrict RCB to 170 despite half centuries from both Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar as Pradeep Sangwan took two wickets on return for his side. During the chase, Shubman Gill provided the side with a brilliant start but it was David Miller and Rahul Tewatia once again who played their role to perfection to guide Gujarat Titans to an impressive victory.

IPL 2022: Gujarat Titans became first team to achieve impressive feat after win against RCB

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik as he called the youngster from Srinagar the ‘face of the league’ when it comes to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Malik has been a revelation for SRH in this year’s competition with 15 wickets in just seven matches to his name and his express pace has been the source of concern for almost every batsman in the competition.

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Ganguly, who also praised debutants Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants for their performances, said that Umran Malik, Umesh Yadav and Khaleel Ahmed have been quite impressive.

"Oh, it’s very interesting, I am watching (the IPL). Any team can win, and everyone is playing well. The two new teams- Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants-are doing well. Umran Malik’s bowling has been eye-catching. Umesh Yadav, too, has bowled well, and so has Khaleel Ahmed. I would say Umran Malik has been the outstanding face of the league so far," Ganguly told News18.

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It has been a good season for Umesh Yadav as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler has taken 14 wickets in the tournament till now with most wickets coming in the powerplays.

Delhi Capitals fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed has also been quite consistent with his performances, and he has taken 11 wickets till now. With the pitches assisting fast bowlers, there has been a resurgence in form for a lot of cricketers in this year’s competition with Malik leading the charge as of now.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik as he called the youngster from Srinagar the ‘face of the league’ when it comes to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad fast bowler Umran Malik as he called the youngster from Srinagar the ‘face of the league’ when it comes to Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Malik has been a revelation for SRH in this year’s competition with 15 wickets in just seven matches to his name and his express pace has been the source of concern for almost every batsman in the competition. Also read | IPL 2022: Jadeja steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain, Dhoni to lead Ganguly, who also praised debutants Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants for their performances, said that Umran Malik, Umesh Yadav and Khaleel Ahmed have been quite impressive. "Oh, it’s very interesting, I am watching (the IPL). Any team can win, and everyone is playing well. The two new teams- Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants-are doing well. Umran Malik’s bowling has been eye-catching. Umesh Yadav, too, has bowled well, and so has Khaleel Ahmed. I would say Umran Malik has been the outstanding face of the league so far," Ganguly told News18. Also read | Rajasthan Royals pay tribute to late Shane Warne ahead of MI clash - WATCH It has been a good season for Umesh Yadav as well as the Kolkata Knight Riders fast bowler has taken 14 wickets in the tournament till now with most wickets coming in the powerplays. Delhi Capitals fast bowler Khaleel Ahmed has also been quite consistent with his performances, and he has taken 11 wickets till now. With the pitches assisting fast bowlers, there has been a resurgence in form for a lot of cricketers in this year’s competition with Malik leading the charge as of now.

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Ravindra Jadeja has decided to step down as the skipper of Chennai Super Kings with MS Dhoni taking over the role for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. Dhoni stepped down from the role ahead of the new season, but the team did not fare well under Jadeja’s leadership.

“Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game and has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK. MS Dhoni has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest and to allow Jadeja to focus on his game,” CSK announced on Saturday.

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Chennai Super Kings have been struggling for form in the IPL 2022 with just two wins in the tournament and they are currently in the ninth spot ahead of Mumbai Indians.

Jadeja has not handled the pressure of captaincy that well with just 112 runs in eight games with an average of 22.40. With the ball, he has taken just five wickets with an economy rate of 8.19.

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Dhoni, on the other hand, has been a shining beacon of hope for the side who have otherwise struggled to finish matches. The veteran wicketkeeper batsman has scored one half century and 132 runs in total from eight matches at a healthy average of 44. Dhoni was able to stay unbeaten on four occasions this season and he slammed 16 runs off just four balls to guide his team to victory over MI.

Dhoni was the skipper of CSK during&nbsp;the inception of the IPL way back in 2008.

Ravindra Jadeja has decided to step down as the skipper of Chennai Super Kings with MS Dhoni taking over the role for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season.

Ravindra Jadeja has decided to step down as the skipper of Chennai Super Kings with MS Dhoni taking over the role for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season. Dhoni stepped down from the role ahead of the new season, but the team did not fare well under Jadeja’s leadership. “Ravindra Jadeja has decided to relinquish captaincy to focus and concentrate more on his game and has requested MS Dhoni to lead CSK. MS Dhoni has accepted to lead CSK in the larger interest and to allow Jadeja to focus on his game,” CSK announced on Saturday. Also read | Tewatia, Miller shine again as Gujarat Titans thrash RCB by 6 wickets Chennai Super Kings have been struggling for form in the IPL 2022 with just two wins in the tournament and they are currently in the ninth spot ahead of Mumbai Indians. Jadeja has not handled the pressure of captaincy that well with just 112 runs in eight games with an average of 22.40. With the ball, he has taken just five wickets with an economy rate of 8.19. Also read | Rajasthan Royals pay tribute to late Shane Warne ahead of MI clash - WATCH Dhoni, on the other hand, has been a shining beacon of hope for the side who have otherwise struggled to finish matches. The veteran wicketkeeper batsman has scored one half century and 132 runs in total from eight matches at a healthy average of 44. Dhoni was able to stay unbeaten on four occasions this season and he slammed 16 runs off just four balls to guide his team to victory over MI. Dhoni was the skipper of CSK during the inception of the IPL way back in 2008.

IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja steps down as Chennai Super Kings captain, MS Dhoni to take over

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Virat Kohli ended his 15-match wait for a half century as he scored 58 off 53 deliveries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans on Saturday. It was his first fifty in this year’s competition after a horrible run of form.

With back-to-back golden ducks and a number of good starts, this was the perfect way for the former skipper to announce his return to form. Kohli looked comfortable against the GT bowlers and although he played a cautious innings, it was important in providing RCB with a good start.

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The innings consisted of six fours and one six as he reached his fifty in the 13th over of the innings off the bowling of Mohammed Shami. He took 45 balls to reach the milestone and he currently has 48 IPL half centuries – joint second highest number of fifties in IPL along with Shikhar Dhawan.

It was Kohli’s first half century after 15 innings which saw him struggle for runs. In 2009-10, he had a run of 18 matches where he did not score a single fifty but this time, he faced a lot of criticism.

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Rajat Patidar stitched together a brilliant partnership with Kohli as he scored a quickfire half century to take RCB to 170/6 in 20 overs.

Mahipal Lomror slammed two fours and one six towards the end of the innings to take his side to a comfortable position. For GT, the returning Pradeep Sangwan was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets.

Virat Kohli ended his 15-match wait for a half century as he scored 58 off 53 deliveries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

Virat Kohli ended his 15-match wait for a half century as he scored 58 off 53 deliveries during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans on Saturday. It was his first fifty in this year’s competition after a horrible run of form. With back-to-back golden ducks and a number of good starts, this was the perfect way for the former skipper to announce his return to form. Kohli looked comfortable against the GT bowlers and although he played a cautious innings, it was important in providing RCB with a good start. Also read | Rajasthan Royals pay tribute to late Shane Warne ahead of MI clash - WATCH The innings consisted of six fours and one six as he reached his fifty in the 13th over of the innings off the bowling of Mohammed Shami. He took 45 balls to reach the milestone and he currently has 48 IPL half centuries – joint second highest number of fifties in IPL along with Shikhar Dhawan. It was Kohli’s first half century after 15 innings which saw him struggle for runs. In 2009-10, he had a run of 18 matches where he did not score a single fifty but this time, he faced a lot of criticism. Also read | Hardik recreating Rohit's 2013 success as captain with GT: Gavaskar Rajat Patidar stitched together a brilliant partnership with Kohli as he scored a quickfire half century to take RCB to 170/6 in 20 overs. Mahipal Lomror slammed two fours and one six towards the end of the innings to take his side to a comfortable position. For GT, the returning Pradeep Sangwan was the pick of the bowlers with two wickets.

IPL 2022: Virat Kohli returns to form, ends 15-match drought with fifty against Gujarat Titans

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will pay tribute to the legendary Shane Warne by wearing a special jersey in his honour during their clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 30). Warne led Rajasthan Royals to their maiden IPL title in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008.

He was the first captain of the Rajasthan Royals and also the first player they signed at the 2008 player auction. Leading the underdogs in the inaugural edition, Warne left a mark with his incredible leadership qualities as he inspired RR to their maiden title. RR had defeated Chennai Super Kings in the final of IPL 2008 at the DY Patil Stadium.

The franchise will pay tribute to the legendary Australian spinner at the same venue on Saturday. Warne passed away due to a heart attack in Thailand on March 04 this year. The 52-year-was on a holiday in the country where he breathed his last. One of the greatest spinners of all time, Warne's death came as a shock to cricketers and fans across the globe.

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Ahead of their game against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals shared a heartfelt post for Warne where the franchise stars paid tribute to the Australian great. The likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal spoke about Warne and his influence on the Royals. “There are instances where you can say the team still feels his presence," RR captioned the post.

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“The belief he could instil in others, I think, was the biggest thing I took away, you know. Think he made you feel 10 feet tall when you were around him," said Buttler remembering Warne, who remained with Rajasthan Royals as a mentor after retiring as a player.&nbsp;

'I got my first hat-trick after coming here so I think his wishes have and will always stay with me," said Chahal as he paid tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time.

Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a stellar start to their campaign in IPL 2022 and are currently placed second on the points table with 12 points from eight matches so far this season. The Sanju Samson-led side will be looking to continue their magnificent run against winless Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) will pay tribute to the legendary Shane Warne by wearing a special jersey in his honour during their clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 30).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) will pay tribute to the legendary Shane Warne by wearing a special jersey in his honour during their clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 30). Warne led Rajasthan Royals to their maiden IPL title in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. He was the first captain of the Rajasthan Royals and also the first player they signed at the 2008 player auction. Leading the underdogs in the inaugural edition, Warne left a mark with his incredible leadership qualities as he inspired RR to their maiden title. RR had defeated Chennai Super Kings in the final of IPL 2008 at the DY Patil Stadium. The franchise will pay tribute to the legendary Australian spinner at the same venue on Saturday. Warne passed away due to a heart attack in Thailand on March 04 this year. The 52-year-was on a holiday in the country where he breathed his last. One of the greatest spinners of all time, Warne's death came as a shock to cricketers and fans across the globe. Also Read: Hardik Pandya recreating Rohit Sharma's 2013 success as captain with Gujarat Titans: Sunil Gavaskar Ahead of their game against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals shared a heartfelt post for Warne where the franchise stars paid tribute to the Australian great. The likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal spoke about Warne and his influence on the Royals. “There are instances where you can say the team still feels his presence," RR captioned the post. “There are instances where you can say the team still feels his presence.”#ForWarnie | #RRvMI | #RoyalsFamily pic.twitter.com/UMC7XKrOWY — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 30, 2022 × Also Read: Umran Malik on selectors' radar for South Africa T20I series afer impressive IPL 2022 campaign - Report “The belief he could instil in others, I think, was the biggest thing I took away, you know. Think he made you feel 10 feet tall when you were around him," said Buttler remembering Warne, who remained with Rajasthan Royals as a mentor after retiring as a player. 'I got my first hat-trick after coming here so I think his wishes have and will always stay with me," said Chahal as he paid tribute to one of the greatest spinners of all time. Rajasthan Royals have enjoyed a stellar start to their campaign in IPL 2022 and are currently placed second on the points table with 12 points from eight matches so far this season. The Sanju Samson-led side will be looking to continue their magnificent run against winless Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

'Team still feels his presence': Rajasthan Royals pay tribute to Shane Warne ahead of MI clash - WATCH

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has lauded Hardik Pandya for his terrific captaincy in his debut stint with Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and compared him to Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma. Gavaskar believes captaincy has done to Hardik what it did to Rohit when he was handed over MI's leadership responsibilities in 2013.&nbsp;

Since taking over as MI's skipper in 2013, Rohit has transformed into one of the best batters in the world and is also the most successful captain in the history of IPL with five titles under his belt. Gavaskar believes Hardik has also started batting with more responsibility after taking over captaincy and is likely to recreate Rohit's success as captain.

Hardik, who is leading a team in the IPL for the first time, has enjoyed a brilliant start to his captaincy stint as Gujarat Titans are currently placed on the top of the points table with 14 points from eight matches so far this season. Gujarat Titans are the only team to have lost just one game so far this season.

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"What I see with Hardik is exactly what happened to Rohit Sharma when he first got the captaincy of Mumbai Indians midway through the season (in IPL 2013). Suddenly (we saw) Rohit Sharma from playing those lovely cameos of 40s, 50s, and 60s now staying right till the end and taking responsibility. His shot selections became much better (with his captaincy)," said Gavaskar on&nbsp;Star Sports.

Hardik has been instrumental as a batter in his side's success this season as he has notched up 305 runs in seven matches. He has also bowled when required and has four wickets to his name. Hardik has been batting up the order at no.3 for his team and has been excellent so far this season.

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Gavaskar believes Pandya is on his way to repeating what Rohit had done with Mumbai Indians in 2013. The batting legend hailed Hardik's shot selection and believes Gujarat Titans are certain to do well this season under the star all-rounder's captaincy.

"Similarly, you can see that happening with Hardik, his shot selection is absolutely terrific. Of course, he`s an outstanding fielder and (that was the case with) Rohit Sharma, he was a brilliant fielder in the covers and close-in as well (in those days). So Pandya is showing those qualities too and that`s why Gujarat Titans are doing so well," Gavaskar added.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has lauded Hardik Pandya for his terrific captaincy in his debut stint with Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and compared him to Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has lauded Hardik Pandya for his terrific captaincy in his debut stint with Gujarat Titans (GT) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and compared him to Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma. Gavaskar believes captaincy has done to Hardik what it did to Rohit when he was handed over MI's leadership responsibilities in 2013. Since taking over as MI's skipper in 2013, Rohit has transformed into one of the best batters in the world and is also the most successful captain in the history of IPL with five titles under his belt. Gavaskar believes Hardik has also started batting with more responsibility after taking over captaincy and is likely to recreate Rohit's success as captain. Hardik, who is leading a team in the IPL for the first time, has enjoyed a brilliant start to his captaincy stint as Gujarat Titans are currently placed on the top of the points table with 14 points from eight matches so far this season. Gujarat Titans are the only team to have lost just one game so far this season. Also Read: Umran Malik on selectors' radar for South Africa T20I series afer impressive IPL 2022 campaign - Report "What I see with Hardik is exactly what happened to Rohit Sharma when he first got the captaincy of Mumbai Indians midway through the season (in IPL 2013). Suddenly (we saw) Rohit Sharma from playing those lovely cameos of 40s, 50s, and 60s now staying right till the end and taking responsibility. His shot selections became much better (with his captaincy)," said Gavaskar on Star Sports. Hardik has been instrumental as a batter in his side's success this season as he has notched up 305 runs in seven matches. He has also bowled when required and has four wickets to his name. Hardik has been batting up the order at no.3 for his team and has been excellent so far this season. Also Read: Only batsman who gave me nightmares as captain: Gautam Gambhir wishes Rohit Sharma on 35th birthday Gavaskar believes Pandya is on his way to repeating what Rohit had done with Mumbai Indians in 2013. The batting legend hailed Hardik's shot selection and believes Gujarat Titans are certain to do well this season under the star all-rounder's captaincy. "Similarly, you can see that happening with Hardik, his shot selection is absolutely terrific. Of course, he`s an outstanding fielder and (that was the case with) Rohit Sharma, he was a brilliant fielder in the covers and close-in as well (in those days). So Pandya is showing those qualities too and that`s why Gujarat Titans are doing so well," Gavaskar added.

Hardik Pandya recreating Rohit Sharma's 2013 success as captain with Gujarat Titans: Sunil Gavaskar

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run while Mumbai Indians will be in hunt for their first win of the season as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. RR are currently second in the points table while MI are struggling at the last spot.

Head-to-head

The two sides have faced each other 25 times in total and Mumbai Indians hold a slim 13-12 lead over Rajasthan Royals. However, the record has been completely one-sided since 2018 as RR have won six out of nine encounters against MI – the best show by any side against the five-time winners.

Stats

The spin partnership of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin can be bad news for Kieron Pollard as he averages below 20 against both of them and the duo has dismissed him five times each. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah has a brilliant record against the destructive RR opener Jos Buttler who averages just 12.25 against the Indian fast bowlers with four dismissals.

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Trivia

It has been a horrible season for Mumbai Indians and they are just one loss away from equalling the worst run in the history of IPL by any team. On the other hand, RR skipper Sanju Samson will be looking for some luck as he has lost the toss in seven out of their eight matches this season.

Predicted XIs

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Daryl Mitchell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Riley Meredith, Jasprit Bumrah

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Complete squads

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Anunay Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Hrithik Shokeen, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Tymal Mills, Murugan Ashwin, Fabian Allen, Basil Thampi, Anmolpreet Singh, Sanjay Yadav, Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Tim David, Aryan Juyal, Arjun Tendulkar, Rahul Buddhi, Kumar Kartikeya Singh

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run while Mumbai Indians will be in hunt for their first win of the season as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to continue their winning run while Mumbai Indians will be in hunt for their first win of the season as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. RR are currently second in the points table while MI are struggling at the last spot. Head-to-head The two sides have faced each other 25 times in total and Mumbai Indians hold a slim 13-12 lead over Rajasthan Royals. However, the record has been completely one-sided since 2018 as RR have won six out of nine encounters against MI – the best show by any side against the five-time winners. Stats The spin partnership of Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin can be bad news for Kieron Pollard as he averages below 20 against both of them and the duo has dismissed him five times each. On the other hand, Jasprit Bumrah has a brilliant record against the destructive RR opener Jos Buttler who averages just 12.25 against the Indian fast bowlers with four dismissals. Also read | Umran on selectors' radar for South Africa series afer impressive IPL campaign Trivia It has been a horrible season for Mumbai Indians and they are just one loss away from equalling the worst run in the history of IPL by any team. On the other hand, RR skipper Sanju Samson will be looking for some luck as he has lost the toss in seven out of their eight matches this season. Predicted XIs Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Daryl Mitchell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Riley Meredith, Jasprit Bumrah Also read | 'We played stupid cricket': Rahul slams LSG batters for poor show against PBKS Complete squads Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Navdeep Saini, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal, Prasidh Krishna, Karun Nair, James Neesham, Rassie van der Dussen, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Anunay Singh, Kuldeep Sen, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Kieron Pollard, Daniel Sams, Jaydev Unadkat, Hrithik Shokeen, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Tymal Mills, Murugan Ashwin, Fabian Allen, Basil Thampi, Anmolpreet Singh, Sanjay Yadav, Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Tim David, Aryan Juyal, Arjun Tendulkar, Rahul Buddhi, Kumar Kartikeya Singh

Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to grab the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they on take on Mumbai Indians on Saturday. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are still in the hunt for their first win this year as they have already lost eight consecutive encounters.

In the previous encounter, it was the performances of two youngsters which propelled RR to a brilliant win over RCB. Kuldeep Sen impressed everyone with his fast bowling and he ended up claiming four wickets while Ravichandran Ashwin played perfect second fiddle with taking three.

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While batting, RR did lose their way at the top of the innings but Riyan Parag found his form at the right time to slam his first fifty of the season to guide the Royals to a respectable total.

Mumbai Indians are struggling at the last spot in the points table with the worst net run rate in the competition and their loss against Lucknow Super Giants was their eighth in a row. The bowling performance was an improved one but the batsmen once again failed to score well as they fell well short of the tournament.

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RR vs MI, IPL 2022 prediction:

Rajasthan Royals will be clear favourites with Mumbai Indians experiencing one of the worst runs in IPL history. RR has been quite impressive with their bowling and with Jos Buttler in devastating form, it will be tough for MI to find their first win of their tournament against the in-form Royals.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to grab the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they on take on Mumbai Indians on Saturday. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are still in the hunt for their first win this year as they have already lost eight consecutive encounters.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to grab the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they on take on Mumbai Indians on Saturday. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians are still in the hunt for their first win this year as they have already lost eight consecutive encounters. In the previous encounter, it was the performances of two youngsters which propelled RR to a brilliant win over RCB. Kuldeep Sen impressed everyone with his fast bowling and he ended up claiming four wickets while Ravichandran Ashwin played perfect second fiddle with taking three. Also read | 'We played stupid cricket': Rahul slams LSG batters for poor show against PBKS While batting, RR did lose their way at the top of the innings but Riyan Parag found his form at the right time to slam his first fifty of the season to guide the Royals to a respectable total. Mumbai Indians are struggling at the last spot in the points table with the worst net run rate in the competition and their loss against Lucknow Super Giants was their eighth in a row. The bowling performance was an improved one but the batsmen once again failed to score well as they fell well short of the tournament. Also read | PV Sindhu settles for bronze after defeat against Akane Yamaguchi RR vs MI, IPL 2022 prediction: Rajasthan Royals will be clear favourites with Mumbai Indians experiencing one of the worst runs in IPL history. RR has been quite impressive with their bowling and with Jos Buttler in devastating form, it will be tough for MI to find their first win of their tournament against the in-form Royals.

RR vs MI, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians clash?

Indian cricket team and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is celebrating his 35th birthday on Saturday (April 30). Wished have been pouring in from all corners for the Hitman, who is currently leading the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir also shared a heartfelt wish for Rohit on social media.

Gambhir, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders for seven seasons from 2011 to 2017, said Rohit was the only batter in the IPL who gave him nightmares as captain. Gambhir, a two-time IPL-winning captain, found it difficult to stop the Hitman when he turned up against KKR.

Rohit enjoyed batting against KKR and still holds the record for most runs against the two-time champions in IPL history. He played several match-winning knocks for his side Mumbai Indians against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rohit has also slammed six half-centuries against KKR.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/we-played-stupid-cricket-i-was-fuming-kl-rahul-slams-lsg-batters-for-poor-show-against-pbks-in-ipl-2022-475129">'We played stupid cricket, I was fuming': Rahul slams LSG batters for poor show against PBKS&nbsp;</a>

“Birthday greetings to the only batsman who’s given me nightmares as a captain. Thankfully, I don’t captain anymore @ImRo45,” wrote Gambhir in his tweet for Rohit on his 35th birthday.

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Birthday greetings to the only batsman who’s given me nightmares as a captain. Thankfully I don’t captain anymore <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> <a href="https://t.co/XzpEc9Ptal">pic.twitter.com/XzpEc9Ptal</a>
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Several other former and current cricketers also took to social media to send their wishes to Rohit. The likes of Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Irfan Pathan and others wished the Hitman. Check out the wishes:

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Happy birthday Rohit Bhai. Appreciate your support always. Cheers to all the fun we have had together &amp; all the wonderful memories to come. Enjoy your day. <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> <a href="https://t.co/4BBKskNLjM">pic.twitter.com/4BBKskNLjM</a>
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The love &amp; respect for my Rohitaa Shramaa will always be constant on &amp; off field 
Found my bade bhaiya 
Wishing you lifetime of happiness, amazing games &amp; good health 
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We all have that one friend who laughs when you are angry;) Happy birthday brother <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> may you score tons of runs and achieve greater heights on field <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdayRohit?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdayRohit</a> <a href="https://t.co/BIDNHkEN1B">pic.twitter.com/BIDNHkEN1B</a>
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Happy birthday brotherman this is the time to back yourself and hit it out of the park like you always have Sending you loads of love and good wishes on your special day <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRo45?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ImRo45</a> <a href="https://t.co/kpxDGrdBem">pic.twitter.com/kpxDGrdBem</a>
— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1520270192131067904?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 30, 2022</a></blockquote>
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Not the ideal start for Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022:

Rohit-led Mumbai Indans have had a disatarous start in the ongoing IPL 2022 as they remain winless despite the season crossing the halfway mark. Mumbai Indians have lost as many as eight matches in a row so far this season - the most by any team in the history of the tournament.

Mumbai Indians are the only team winless in the competition sp far and will be hoping to spark a turnaround when they take on Rajasthan Royals in their next game on Saturday.

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Indian cricket team and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is celebrating his 35th birthday on Saturday (April 30). Wished have been pouring in from all corners for the Hitman, who is currently leading the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Indian cricket team and Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma is celebrating his 35th birthday on Saturday (April 30). Wished have been pouring in from all corners for the Hitman, who is currently leading the Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Former India cricketer Gautam Gambhir also shared a heartfelt wish for Rohit on social media. Gambhir, who captained Kolkata Knight Riders for seven seasons from 2011 to 2017, said Rohit was the only batter in the IPL who gave him nightmares as captain. Gambhir, a two-time IPL-winning captain, found it difficult to stop the Hitman when he turned up against KKR. Rohit enjoyed batting against KKR and still holds the record for most runs against the two-time champions in IPL history. He played several match-winning knocks for his side Mumbai Indians against KKR at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Rohit has also slammed six half-centuries against KKR. Also Read: 'We played stupid cricket, I was fuming': Rahul slams LSG batters for poor show against PBKS “Birthday greetings to the only batsman who’s given me nightmares as a captain. Thankfully, I don’t captain anymore @ImRo45,” wrote Gambhir in his tweet for Rohit on his 35th birthday. Birthday greetings to the only batsman who’s given me nightmares as a captain. Thankfully I don’t captain anymore @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/XzpEc9Ptal — Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 30, 2022 × Several other former and current cricketers also took to social media to send their wishes to Rohit. The likes of Virat Kohli, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Irfan Pathan and others wished the Hitman. Check out the wishes: Happy birthday Rohit Bhai. Appreciate your support always. Cheers to all the fun we have had together & all the wonderful memories to come. Enjoy your day. @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/4BBKskNLjM — Kuldeep yadav (@imkuldeep18) April 30, 2022 × The love & respect for my Rohitaa Shramaa will always be constant on & off field Found my bade bhaiya Wishing you lifetime of happiness, amazing games & good health Happy birthday Hitman @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/ZSRGNQHCp4 — Yuzvendra Chahal (@yuzi_chahal) April 30, 2022 × We all have that one friend who laughs when you are angry;) Happy birthday brother @ImRo45 may you score tons of runs and achieve greater heights on field #HappyBirthdayRohit pic.twitter.com/BIDNHkEN1B — Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 30, 2022 × Happy birthday brotherman this is the time to back yourself and hit it out of the park like you always have Sending you loads of love and good wishes on your special day @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/kpxDGrdBem — Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) April 30, 2022 × Also Read: Umran Malik on selectors' radar for South Africa T20I series afer impressive IPL 2022 campaign - Report Not the ideal start for Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians in IPL 2022: Rohit-led Mumbai Indans have had a disatarous start in the ongoing IPL 2022 as they remain winless despite the season crossing the halfway mark. Mumbai Indians have lost as many as eight matches in a row so far this season - the most by any team in the history of the tournament. Mumbai Indians are the only team winless in the competition sp far and will be hoping to spark a turnaround when they take on Rajasthan Royals in their next game on Saturday.

Only batsman who gave me nightmares as captain: Gautam Gambhir wishes Rohit Sharma on 35th birthday

Match 42 of the IPL 2022 edition saw two good friends KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal lock horns with each other as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced the rusty and inconsistent Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Friday evening (April 29).&nbsp;

Opting to bowl first, Mayank-led PBKS got rid of in-form skipper Rahul (6). From thereon, Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda, promoted at No. 3, steadied the ship and the runs started coming after a brief period. Against the run of play, Sandeep Sharma dismissed De Kock and Lucknow's slide started after his departure. From 104-2, they were soon reduced to 111-6. Their middle-order batters, such as Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya and Ayush Badoni, looked in a hurry as they fell cheaply with Kagiso Rabada doing the bulk of the damage.&nbsp;

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Just when one thought that Lucknow will struggle to get past the 150-run mark, cameos from pacers Dushmantha Chameera and Mohsin Khan propelled LSG to 153-8. Rabada and Rahul Chahar were the pick of the bowlers but Punjab would have felt they could've restricted Lucknow to somewhere close to 140.

In reply, Punjab were off to a good start courtesy of captain Mayank (17-ball 25) before he and Shikhar Dhawan fell cheaply. Chameera did the early damage and was complemented by Ravi Bishnoi before Mohsin Khan's breakthroughs pushed Punjab out of the contest. Liam Livingstone and Jonny Bairstow challenged for a bit but Rahul's proactive captaincy and good fielding from Lucknow took them home&nbsp;by 20 runs with PBKS managing only 133-8 (despite Rishi Dhawan's late strikes).

The newcomers now have 12 points and take the third spot in the points table.

Match 42 of the IPL 2022 edition saw two good friends KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal lock horns with each other as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced the rusty and inconsistent Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Friday evening (April 29).

Match 42 of the IPL 2022 edition saw two good friends KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal lock horns with each other as the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) faced the rusty and inconsistent Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the MCA Stadium, Pune on Friday evening (April 29). Opting to bowl first, Mayank-led PBKS got rid of in-form skipper Rahul (6). From thereon, Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda, promoted at No. 3, steadied the ship and the runs started coming after a brief period. Against the run of play, Sandeep Sharma dismissed De Kock and Lucknow's slide started after his departure. From 104-2, they were soon reduced to 111-6. Their middle-order batters, such as Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya and Ayush Badoni, looked in a hurry as they fell cheaply with Kagiso Rabada doing the bulk of the damage. ALSO READ | I want him to win the Purple Cap: Kuldeep Yadav heaps praise on 'big brother' Yuzvendra Chahal Just when one thought that Lucknow will struggle to get past the 150-run mark, cameos from pacers Dushmantha Chameera and Mohsin Khan propelled LSG to 153-8. Rabada and Rahul Chahar were the pick of the bowlers but Punjab would have felt they could've restricted Lucknow to somewhere close to 140. In reply, Punjab were off to a good start courtesy of captain Mayank (17-ball 25) before he and Shikhar Dhawan fell cheaply. Chameera did the early damage and was complemented by Ravi Bishnoi before Mohsin Khan's breakthroughs pushed Punjab out of the contest. Liam Livingstone and Jonny Bairstow challenged for a bit but Rahul's proactive captaincy and good fielding from Lucknow took them home by 20 runs with PBKS managing only 133-8 (despite Rishi Dhawan's late strikes). The newcomers now have 12 points and take the third spot in the points table.

IPL 2022: KL Rahul triumphs over good friend Mayank Agarwal as LSG beat PBKS by 20 runs

The Indian Premier League is the perfect place for youngsters to prove their mettle on a global stage and this year has not been any different. Here’s a look at five young talents who have impressed in IPL 2022 till now.

Top 5 promising youngsters who have impressed in IPL 2022

Mumbai Indians (MI) is having a very tough time in IPL 2022 edition. So far, the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise is the only team to remain winless in the ongoing season after losing eight games on the trot. While Mumbai is having an off-season this time around, it goes without saying that they are one of the most successful T20 teams globally.

MI is also the most successful IPL franchise, with as many as five titles under its belt. Till IPL 2012, they were without a trophy. From 2013-to 2021, they have ended as IPL champions on five occasions, most by any side. Thus, they are one of the most popular T20 sides.

Keeping their current struggles aside,&nbsp;MI's ardent&nbsp;fans have something to rejoice for now. As per a Forbes report, the Mumbai line-up is now valued at $1.3 billion, being the most valuable franchise among all the ten existing teams in the premier competition.&nbsp;The report also explained&nbsp;how massive is MI's valuation. For the unversed,&nbsp;their valuation is more than as many as six MLB teams, 27 NHL teams and every MLS team.&nbsp;

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“The IPL is the most prominent cricket league in the world in terms of attracting sponsors and media rights,” Ajimon Francis, managing director at Brand Finance India, a brand valuation and strategy consultancy, told Forbes. “A lot of credit goes to founders of the IPL, who took ideas from the NBA and European soccer leagues, and good governance by the BCCI with regards to clear visibility of team funding and ensuring the tournament continued during Covid," he added.

While MI is far from their very best in the 15th season, they have already done enough to cement their place among one of the most prominent T20 teams across the globe. At present, MI enjoying some time off after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 and will next face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (April 30).

Mumbai Indians (MI) is having a very tough time in IPL 2022 edition. So far, the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise is the only team to remain winless in the ongoing season after losing eight games on the trot.

Mumbai Indians (MI) is having a very tough time in IPL 2022 edition. So far, the Rohit Sharma-led MI franchise is the only team to remain winless in the ongoing season after losing eight games on the trot. While Mumbai is having an off-season this time around, it goes without saying that they are one of the most successful T20 teams globally. MI is also the most successful IPL franchise, with as many as five titles under its belt. Till IPL 2012, they were without a trophy. From 2013-to 2021, they have ended as IPL champions on five occasions, most by any side. Thus, they are one of the most popular T20 sides. Keeping their current struggles aside, MI's ardent fans have something to rejoice for now. As per a Forbes report, the Mumbai line-up is now valued at $1.3 billion, being the most valuable franchise among all the ten existing teams in the premier competition. The report also explained how massive is MI's valuation. For the unversed, their valuation is more than as many as six MLB teams, 27 NHL teams and every MLS team. ALSO READ | 8-0: Decoding Mumbai Indians' horrible run in IPL 2022 “The IPL is the most prominent cricket league in the world in terms of attracting sponsors and media rights,” Ajimon Francis, managing director at Brand Finance India, a brand valuation and strategy consultancy, told Forbes. “A lot of credit goes to founders of the IPL, who took ideas from the NBA and European soccer leagues, and good governance by the BCCI with regards to clear visibility of team funding and ensuring the tournament continued during Covid," he added. While MI is far from their very best in the 15th season, they have already done enough to cement their place among one of the most prominent T20 teams across the globe. At present, MI enjoying some time off after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2022 and will next face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (April 30).

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