The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has been shaping up properly in the last couple of weeks with contenders for the play-off spots becoming clearer by the day. However, former India coach Ravi Shastri has a clear favourite when it comes to booking their spot in the Last 4 of the competition.

"I believe we will see a new champion this season. Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a roll in this IPL, and they are definitely going to make it to the playoffs. They are getting hotter and hotter as the tournament is progressing. They are looking in a good space. They are getting better and better with every game," he said during his appearance at the Cricket Live show in Star Sports.

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Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are leading the points table at the moment with RCB in the sixth position. The Faf du Plessis-led side has won three out of their five games and although a number of other teams also have six points, RCB have a slightly low net run rate of 0.006 in the tournament.

Shastri went on to praise the trio of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Du Plessis to point out that with the three performing well, it should not be a problem for RCB to qualify for the next stage.

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"Virat has been doing well, Glenn Maxwell is back with the side, and we all know how destructive he can be with the bat. He's capable of taking the spinners to the cleaners and will be important from RCB's perspective as the tournament progresses. And then, Faf being their leader is a big bonus for them," Shastri added.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has been shaping up properly in the last couple of weeks with contenders for the play-off spots becoming clearer by the day.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has been shaping up properly in the last couple of weeks with contenders for the play-off spots becoming clearer by the day. However, former India coach Ravi Shastri has a clear favourite when it comes to booking their spot in the Last 4 of the competition. "I believe we will see a new champion this season. Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a roll in this IPL, and they are definitely going to make it to the playoffs. They are getting hotter and hotter as the tournament is progressing. They are looking in a good space. They are getting better and better with every game," he said during his appearance at the Cricket Live show in Star Sports. Also read | KL Rahul becomes third Indian to achieve elusive IPL feat with ton against MI Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are leading the points table at the moment with RCB in the sixth position. The Faf du Plessis-led side has won three out of their five games and although a number of other teams also have six points, RCB have a slightly low net run rate of 0.006 in the tournament. Shastri went on to praise the trio of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Du Plessis to point out that with the three performing well, it should not be a problem for RCB to qualify for the next stage. Also read | IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik "Virat has been doing well, Glenn Maxwell is back with the side, and we all know how destructive he can be with the bat. He's capable of taking the spinners to the cleaners and will be important from RCB's perspective as the tournament progresses. And then, Faf being their leader is a big bonus for them," Shastri added.

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri picks 'certain' playoff contender, says there will be new champion this season

KL Rahul came the second cricketer to score a hundred in the IPL 2022 as he achieved the feat during the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

The LSG skipper looked in fine touch as he was able to bring up his century in just 56 balls with the help of nine fours and five sixes. This was Rahul’s third IPL century with both of the previous ones coming for Punjab Kings in 2019 and 2020 – the one in 2019 coming against Mumbai Indians.

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Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler scored the first hundred of IPL 2022 against Mumbai Indians.

Thanks to this Rahul became the third batsman after Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson to score more than two tons in the IPL. Overall, he was the sixth cricketer to achieve this feat in the IPL with Chris Gayle, David Warner and Shane Watson being the overseas players to score two or more hundreds.

Rahul also became the second Indian cricketer after Virat Kohli to score two hundreds against the same opposition. Virat Kohli is the other one with two tons against the Gujarat Lions. Overall, Chris Gayle and David Warner have also achieved the feat against Punjab Kings and KKR respectively.

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As a captain, this was Rahul’s second century – a feat achieved only Virat Kohli. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore has a stellar record as skipper with five hundreds to his name in the IPL.

Rahul was the star for his side while Quinton de Kock and Manish Pandey played the supporting roles to perfection as they scored 199 for the loss of four wickets at the end of 20 overs.

KL Rahul came the second cricketer to score a hundred in the IPL 2022 as he achieved the feat during the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

KL Rahul came the second cricketer to score a hundred in the IPL 2022 as he achieved the feat during the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Saturday. The LSG skipper looked in fine touch as he was able to bring up his century in just 56 balls with the help of nine fours and five sixes. This was Rahul’s third IPL century with both of the previous ones coming for Punjab Kings in 2019 and 2020 – the one in 2019 coming against Mumbai Indians. Also read | IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler scored the first hundred of IPL 2022 against Mumbai Indians. Thanks to this Rahul became the third batsman after Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson to score more than two tons in the IPL. Overall, he was the sixth cricketer to achieve this feat in the IPL with Chris Gayle, David Warner and Shane Watson being the overseas players to score two or more hundreds. Rahul also became the second Indian cricketer after Virat Kohli to score two hundreds against the same opposition. Virat Kohli is the other one with two tons against the Gujarat Lions. Overall, Chris Gayle and David Warner have also achieved the feat against Punjab Kings and KKR respectively. Also read | 'They'd be silly not to look at him': Michael Vaughan urges Indian selectors to keep an eye on T Natarajan As a captain, this was Rahul’s second century – a feat achieved only Virat Kohli. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore has a stellar record as skipper with five hundreds to his name in the IPL. Rahul was the star for his side while Quinton de Kock and Manish Pandey played the supporting roles to perfection as they scored 199 for the loss of four wickets at the end of 20 overs.

KL Rahul slams stunning century against Mumbai Indians, becomes 3rd Indian to achieve elusive feat

Delhi Capitals will be looking to continue their winning run while Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to come back from their defeat in the last match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Head-to-head

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 26 times in the IPL with RCB winning 10 times and Delhi Capitals getting the better of the opposition on sixteen occasions.

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Stats

The Delhi Capitals batsmen boast of a good record against RCB with David Warner scoring eight fifties and skipper Rishabh Pant hitting four fifties in 11 matches against the Bangalore franchise. It has been a bad outing for Mohammad Siraj who has disappointing numbers against Pant and Shaw.

On the other hand, Rishabh Pant have an unlikely nemesis against Glenn Maxwell who has dismissed him twice with the all-rounder bowling just 12 balls against the Delhi Capitals skipper.

Trivia

The biggest strength for RCB in the IPL 2022 has been their ability to chase down big totals but their bowling has ended up conceding 54 sixes till now – the most by any team. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have the best record in that respect with the bowlers conceding just 24 maximums.

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Squads

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed, Mandeep Singh, Srikar Bharat, Tim Seifert, Lungi Ngidi, Ashwin Hebbar, Mitchell Marsh, Praveen Dubey, Anrich Nortje, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Chetan Sakariya, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyash Prabhudessai, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, David Willey, Sherfane Rutherford, Karn Sharma, Jason Behrendorff, Chama V Milind, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Aneeshwar Gautam

Delhi Capitals will be looking to continue their winning run while Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to come back from their defeat in the last match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals will be looking to continue their winning run while Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to come back from their defeat in the last match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. Head-to-head Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 26 times in the IPL with RCB winning 10 times and Delhi Capitals getting the better of the opposition on sixteen occasions. Also read | IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik Stats The Delhi Capitals batsmen boast of a good record against RCB with David Warner scoring eight fifties and skipper Rishabh Pant hitting four fifties in 11 matches against the Bangalore franchise. It has been a bad outing for Mohammad Siraj who has disappointing numbers against Pant and Shaw. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant have an unlikely nemesis against Glenn Maxwell who has dismissed him twice with the all-rounder bowling just 12 balls against the Delhi Capitals skipper. Trivia The biggest strength for RCB in the IPL 2022 has been their ability to chase down big totals but their bowling has ended up conceding 54 sixes till now – the most by any team. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have the best record in that respect with the bowlers conceding just 24 maximums. Also read | Steyn reveals story behind his celebration after Malik's yorker against KKR Squads Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed, Mandeep Singh, Srikar Bharat, Tim Seifert, Lungi Ngidi, Ashwin Hebbar, Mitchell Marsh, Praveen Dubey, Anrich Nortje, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Chetan Sakariya, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyash Prabhudessai, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, David Willey, Sherfane Rutherford, Karn Sharma, Jason Behrendorff, Chama V Milind, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Aneeshwar Gautam

IPL 2022: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals - Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads

Former Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper Rashid Latif was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Umran Malik who has impressed with his fiery pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Latif said that he can be a good addition to the Indian cricket team and he possess the ability and pace to ‘easily take out the Asian batters’.

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“After the IPL, they will start preparing for the international matches again. We have an Asia Cup and then the World Cup. They will have to try him out in one of them. On the bouncy pitches of Australia, he can easily take out the Asian batters, whether they're from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, or whoever India plays. Maybe the Aussies could play him,” Latif said.

Malik was quite impressive against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday as he troubled the batsmen with bounce and pace. The SRH fast bowler ended up taking two wickets including the prized scalp of Shreyas Iyer.

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“He could be a very useful bowler there. Because batsmen aren't used to facing such fast bowling nowadays. Most fast bowlers have now dropped in in terms of speeds; you look at Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins… Shaheen Afridi swings the ball really well but he clocks in the range of 145 kph. Haris is there but his bouncer isn't as effective as he is with his fuller length,”

“In future, Umran can make a big name for himself with the white ball,” he explained.

Former Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper Rashid Latif was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Umran Malik who has impressed with his fiery pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Former Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper Rashid Latif was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Umran Malik who has impressed with his fiery pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Latif said that he can be a good addition to the Indian cricket team and he possess the ability and pace to ‘easily take out the Asian batters’. Also read | Steyn reveals story behind his celebration after Malik's yorker against KKR “After the IPL, they will start preparing for the international matches again. We have an Asia Cup and then the World Cup. They will have to try him out in one of them. On the bouncy pitches of Australia, he can easily take out the Asian batters, whether they're from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, or whoever India plays. Maybe the Aussies could play him,” Latif said. Malik was quite impressive against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday as he troubled the batsmen with bounce and pace. The SRH fast bowler ended up taking two wickets including the prized scalp of Shreyas Iyer. Also read | IPL 2022: Will Faf Du Plessis make changes? RCB predicted XI against DC “He could be a very useful bowler there. Because batsmen aren't used to facing such fast bowling nowadays. Most fast bowlers have now dropped in in terms of speeds; you look at Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins… Shaheen Afridi swings the ball really well but he clocks in the range of 145 kph. Haris is there but his bouncer isn't as effective as he is with his fuller length,” “In future, Umran can make a big name for himself with the white ball,” he explained.

IPL 2022: Former Pakistan cricket team skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to get back to winning ways as they take on Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. RCB are currently sixth in the points table after winning three out of their five games but their net run rate is comparatively low at 0.006.

RCB won a couple of close encounters in the tournament but against Chennai Super Kings, the bowling attack was completely outplayed. The CSK duo of Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube ran riot against the RCB bowlers and although they batted well, the side fell well short of the target.

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It has been a shaky performance by Faf du Plessis and the RCB top order while the middle order has reaped rewards but an absence of a strong batting unit can be trouble for the franchise.

Against Delhi Capitals, Faf du Plessis and Anuj Rawat are expected to open the batting for RCB with the experienced duo of Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell completing a formidable Top 4 for the side.

In the middle order, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyansh Prabhudesai and Dinesh Karthik form a strong middle order for the Royal Challengers Bangalore with decent bowling options from the India all-rounders.

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In the bowling line up, Mohammad Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Akash Deep provide the raw pace in the attack while Wanindu Hasaranga will be the major spin option for the franchise.

Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyansh Prabhudesai, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Deep, Mohammad Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to get back to winning ways as they take on Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. RCB are currently sixth in the points table after winning three out of their five games but their net run rate is comparatively low at 0.

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to get back to winning ways as they take on Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. RCB are currently sixth in the points table after winning three out of their five games but their net run rate is comparatively low at 0.006. RCB won a couple of close encounters in the tournament but against Chennai Super Kings, the bowling attack was completely outplayed. The CSK duo of Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube ran riot against the RCB bowlers and although they batted well, the side fell well short of the target. Also read | MI vs LSG, IPL 2022: Head to head record, trivia, stats and predicted XIs It has been a shaky performance by Faf du Plessis and the RCB top order while the middle order has reaped rewards but an absence of a strong batting unit can be trouble for the franchise. Against Delhi Capitals, Faf du Plessis and Anuj Rawat are expected to open the batting for RCB with the experienced duo of Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell completing a formidable Top 4 for the side. In the middle order, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyansh Prabhudesai and Dinesh Karthik form a strong middle order for the Royal Challengers Bangalore with decent bowling options from the India all-rounders. Also read | Steyn reveals story behind his celebration after Malik's yorker against KKR In the bowling line up, Mohammad Siraj, Josh Hazlewood and Akash Deep provide the raw pace in the attack while Wanindu Hasaranga will be the major spin option for the franchise. Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyansh Prabhudesai, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Deep, Mohammad Siraj, Josh Hazlewood

IPL 2022: Will Du Plessis make changes? Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI vs Delhi Capitals

A lot has gone wrong for Mumbai Indians (MI) so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Rohit Sharma-led side continues searching for their first win of the season. Mumbai Indians are no strangers to making slow starts but they have struggled for consistency so far this year and will be hoping to open their account when they lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants in match no. 26 on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians have lacked balance in their squad and have failed to nail their ideal combination in the playing XI. While their batters have failed to fire as a unit, the bowlers have been far from the best. The likes of Tymal Mills, Daniel Sams and Basil Thampi among others have not managed to pick wickets at regular intervals.

With the bat, skipper Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Kieron Pollard's form has been disappointing. All-rounder Tim David, who they went big for at the mega auction this year, has also failed to impress and was dropped after the first few matches. Mumbai Indians will be up against a balanced Lucknow side, who have been enjoying a great run in their debut campaign.

Lucknow Super Giants have so far managed three wins and two losses in their first five matches and have got the likes of Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis back to further strengthen their playing XI. Both Stoinis and Holder can contribute with the bat and the ball and are expected to play a key role for the KL Rahul-led side.

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Lucknow's biggest concern has been captain Rahul's form as the star Indian batter is yet to notch up a big knock in the tournament and was dismissed on a duck in their last game against Rajasthan Royals. Rahul will be looking to bounce back against a misfiring Mumbai Indians bowling attack.

Both Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are heading into the clash having faced defeats&nbsp;in their respective last games. The two teams will be looking to return to winning ways when they lock horns at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

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MI vs LSG, IPL 2022 prediction:

Mumbai Indians will be returning to more familiar surroundings in Mumbai when they take on Lucknow at the Brabourne Stadium. They might not have managed to get off the mark so far this season but the five-time champions have the firepower and the experience to come out on top against Lucknow Super Giants.

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A lot has gone wrong for Mumbai Indians (MI) so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Rohit Sharma-led side continues searching for their first win of the season.

A lot has gone wrong for Mumbai Indians (MI) so far in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the Rohit Sharma-led side continues searching for their first win of the season. Mumbai Indians are no strangers to making slow starts but they have struggled for consistency so far this year and will be hoping to open their account when they lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants in match no. 26 on Saturday. Mumbai Indians have lacked balance in their squad and have failed to nail their ideal combination in the playing XI. While their batters have failed to fire as a unit, the bowlers have been far from the best. The likes of Tymal Mills, Daniel Sams and Basil Thampi among others have not managed to pick wickets at regular intervals. With the bat, skipper Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Kieron Pollard's form has been disappointing. All-rounder Tim David, who they went big for at the mega auction this year, has also failed to impress and was dropped after the first few matches. Mumbai Indians will be up against a balanced Lucknow side, who have been enjoying a great run in their debut campaign. Lucknow Super Giants have so far managed three wins and two losses in their first five matches and have got the likes of Jason Holder and Marcus Stoinis back to further strengthen their playing XI. Both Stoinis and Holder can contribute with the bat and the ball and are expected to play a key role for the KL Rahul-led side. Also Read: IPL 2022: Updated points table after Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets Lucknow's biggest concern has been captain Rahul's form as the star Indian batter is yet to notch up a big knock in the tournament and was dismissed on a duck in their last game against Rajasthan Royals. Rahul will be looking to bounce back against a misfiring Mumbai Indians bowling attack. Both Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants are heading into the clash having faced defeats in their respective last games. The two teams will be looking to return to winning ways when they lock horns at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Also Read: IPL 2022: Former India cricketer criticises Rajasthan Royals decision to bat Ravichandran Ashwin at No 3 MI vs LSG, IPL 2022 prediction: Mumbai Indians will be returning to more familiar surroundings in Mumbai when they take on Lucknow at the Brabourne Stadium. They might not have managed to get off the mark so far this season but the five-time champions have the firepower and the experience to come out on top against Lucknow Super Giants.

MI vs LSG, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants clash?

Skipper Hardik Pandya enhanced his reputation as a number four batter with an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls as Gujarat Titans trounced Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.&nbsp;

Hardik, whose strike rate and approach has been questioned at his new position, played responsibly when it was needed before displaying the power he is known for to lead Titans to 192 for four after being sent into bat.&nbsp;

The in form Jos Buttler (54 off 24) provided another flying start to Royals but the rest of the batting unit did not deliver as the innings ended at 155 for nine in 20 overs.&nbsp;

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Young left-arm pacer Yash Dayal (3/40) impressed on IPL debut while Lockie Ferguson (3/23)) got the important wicket of Buttler, who was deceived by the New Zealander's slow yorker after a series of quick deliveries.&nbsp;

Ferguson also dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin in the same over after the senior India spinner was promoted to bat at number three. The other notable contribution to Royals' innings came from Shimron Hetmyer (29 off 17). From 56 for one, Royals slipped to 90 for five and could not recover from there on. Hardik, who has been bowling regularly this season, also picked up a wicket but he took himself off the attack in the 18th over after feeling a little discomfort in the groin area.&nbsp;

With their fourth win in five games, Titans displaced Royals from the top of the points table. It was Royals' second loss in five games.&nbsp;

Earlier, Hardik found an able ally in Abhinav Manohar (43 off 28) before he exploded in the company of David Miller (31 not out off 14) to power the IPL debutants to their highest score of the tournament.&nbsp;

Hardik and Manohar shared an 86-run stand for the fourth wicket before the skipper and Miller blasted 53 off 25 balls to end the innings in style. After being put in to bat, Gujarat found themselves reeling at 53 for three.&nbsp;

While Hardik's 52-ball knock was studded with eight fours and four sixes, Manohar struck four fours and two maximums. Miller, who overall hit five boundaries and a six, fetched 21 runs in the penultimate over off Kuldeep Sen (1/51).&nbsp;

To start with, Hardik was aggressive on pacer Kuldeep as he hammered him for three successive boundaries in the fifth over. He then fetched his first maximum in the seventh over, when he clobbered Riyan Parag over his head.&nbsp;

The duo upped the ante when Manohar launched into inform Yuzvendra Chahal, hammering him for a four and maximum, a lofted inside-out drive over cover.&nbsp;

The two then took on Kuldeep, hammering him for three boundaries in the 14th over, where Hardik also notched up his fifty, with a cut towards backward point fence.&nbsp;

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And in the next over, Hardik clobbered two successive maximums off seasoned spinner Ashwin, who leaked 16 runs in the over. With Titans reaching 130 for three in 15 overs, the stage was set for a big total.&nbsp;

After Manohar departed, Miller ably supported the skipper. Titans lost opener Matthew Wade (12) cheaply, courtesy a direct hit by Rassie Van Der Dussen from cover. Titans slipped to 15/2, as Vijay Shakar (2) also perished cheaply and then a rusty looking Shubman Gill (13) became Parag's first victim, after he was caught by Shimron Hetymyer at the long-on fence.&nbsp;

Royals missed the services of lead pacer Trent Boult who was ruled out of the game due to a niggle.

Skipper Hardik Pandya enhanced his reputation as a number four batter with an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls as Gujarat Titans trounced Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday.

Skipper Hardik Pandya enhanced his reputation as a number four batter with an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls as Gujarat Titans trounced Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in the Indian Premier League here on Thursday. Hardik, whose strike rate and approach has been questioned at his new position, played responsibly when it was needed before displaying the power he is known for to lead Titans to 192 for four after being sent into bat. The in form Jos Buttler (54 off 24) provided another flying start to Royals but the rest of the batting unit did not deliver as the innings ended at 155 for nine in 20 overs. Also read | Kohli takes top spot in Australia legend's ranking of 'Fab Five' in Tests Young left-arm pacer Yash Dayal (3/40) impressed on IPL debut while Lockie Ferguson (3/23)) got the important wicket of Buttler, who was deceived by the New Zealander's slow yorker after a series of quick deliveries. Ferguson also dismissed Ravichandran Ashwin in the same over after the senior India spinner was promoted to bat at number three. The other notable contribution to Royals' innings came from Shimron Hetmyer (29 off 17). From 56 for one, Royals slipped to 90 for five and could not recover from there on. Hardik, who has been bowling regularly this season, also picked up a wicket but he took himself off the attack in the 18th over after feeling a little discomfort in the groin area. With their fourth win in five games, Titans displaced Royals from the top of the points table. It was Royals' second loss in five games. Earlier, Hardik found an able ally in Abhinav Manohar (43 off 28) before he exploded in the company of David Miller (31 not out off 14) to power the IPL debutants to their highest score of the tournament. Hardik and Manohar shared an 86-run stand for the fourth wicket before the skipper and Miller blasted 53 off 25 balls to end the innings in style. After being put in to bat, Gujarat found themselves reeling at 53 for three. While Hardik's 52-ball knock was studded with eight fours and four sixes, Manohar struck four fours and two maximums. Miller, who overall hit five boundaries and a six, fetched 21 runs in the penultimate over off Kuldeep Sen (1/51). To start with, Hardik was aggressive on pacer Kuldeep as he hammered him for three successive boundaries in the fifth over. He then fetched his first maximum in the seventh over, when he clobbered Riyan Parag over his head. The duo upped the ante when Manohar launched into inform Yuzvendra Chahal, hammering him for a four and maximum, a lofted inside-out drive over cover. The two then took on Kuldeep, hammering him for three boundaries in the 14th over, where Hardik also notched up his fifty, with a cut towards backward point fence. Also read | Rassie van der Dussen pulls off brilliant run-out vs Gujarat Titans - WATCH And in the next over, Hardik clobbered two successive maximums off seasoned spinner Ashwin, who leaked 16 runs in the over. With Titans reaching 130 for three in 15 overs, the stage was set for a big total. After Manohar departed, Miller ably supported the skipper. Titans lost opener Matthew Wade (12) cheaply, courtesy a direct hit by Rassie Van Der Dussen from cover. Titans slipped to 15/2, as Vijay Shakar (2) also perished cheaply and then a rusty looking Shubman Gill (13) became Parag's first victim, after he was caught by Shimron Hetymyer at the long-on fence. Royals missed the services of lead pacer Trent Boult who was ruled out of the game due to a niggle.

IPL 2022: Hardik Pandya, Lockie Ferguson guide Gujarat Titans to victory over Rajasthan Royals

Sunrisers Hyderabad moved up to the seventh spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in Mumbai on Friday.

KKR lost early wickets thanks to disciplined bowling from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan but a half century from Nitish Rana and a 25-ball-49 from Andre Russell was able to get their innings back on track. Natarajan was the pick of the bowlers with three scalps as KKR made 175/8 in 20 overs.

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In reply, SRH looked in complete control throughout as Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram played the KKR bowlers with absolute ease. Tripathi was the top scorer with 71 while Markram made 68 as SRH marched on to their third win of the competition in five games after losing the first two clashes.

KKR, on the other hand, slipped to the fourth position with six points from six games – the most played by any team in this year’s tournament till now. They were level on points with a number of teams in the competition but a healthy net run rate of 0.223 was able to secure them a top 4 spot.

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Gujarat Titans continue to lead the table with eight wickets while Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings who have both won three games till now and has good NRRs of 0.389 and 0.239 respectively.

Royal Challengers Bangalore are fifth with six points too but a NRR of 0.006 and Delhi Capitals slipped to the eighth spot because of SRH’s win. The final two spots in the table belong to Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians – a team who have not won a single game this season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad moved up to the seventh spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in Mumbai on Friday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad moved up to the seventh spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in Mumbai on Friday. KKR lost early wickets thanks to disciplined bowling from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan but a half century from Nitish Rana and a 25-ball-49 from Andre Russell was able to get their innings back on track. Natarajan was the pick of the bowlers with three scalps as KKR made 175/8 in 20 overs. Also read | Finch becomes first cricketer to play for nine IPL teams as he debuts for KKR In reply, SRH looked in complete control throughout as Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram played the KKR bowlers with absolute ease. Tripathi was the top scorer with 71 while Markram made 68 as SRH marched on to their third win of the competition in five games after losing the first two clashes. KKR, on the other hand, slipped to the fourth position with six points from six games – the most played by any team in this year’s tournament till now. They were level on points with a number of teams in the competition but a healthy net run rate of 0.223 was able to secure them a top 4 spot. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat Gujarat Titans continue to lead the table with eight wickets while Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings who have both won three games till now and has good NRRs of 0.389 and 0.239 respectively. Royal Challengers Bangalore are fifth with six points too but a NRR of 0.006 and Delhi Capitals slipped to the eighth spot because of SRH’s win. The final two spots in the table belong to Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians – a team who have not won a single game this season.

IPL 2022: Updated points table after Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets

Jay Shah, president of the Asian Cricket Council and the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday said the situation of hosting the Asia Cup 2022 in Sri Lanka, will be assessed on the day of the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Asia Cup 2022 was scheduled to be hosted in Sri Lanka on August 27 but due to the ongoing economic crisis in the country, many questions are being raised. Sri Lanka is battling a severe economic crisis with food and fuel scarcity affecting a large number of the people in the island nation since the onset of the pandemic.

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"I had a detailed discussion with the officials of Sri Lanka Cricket on the situation in the country and its impact on cricket. SLC is hopeful of delivering a safe and successful Men`s Asia Cup. The office-bearers of SLC will be hosted at IPL 2022 final on May 29, and we will further assess the situation," Jay Shah told ANI.

The economy has been in a free-fall since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting tourism, the biggest contributor to Sri Lanka`s GDP.

Sri Lanka is also facing a foreign exchange shortage, which has affected its capacity to import food and fuel.&nbsp;

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The shortage of essential goods forced Sri Lanka to seek assistance from friendly countries. The economic situation has led to huge protests with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Earlier, in a special address to the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa requested people to remain patient and stop taking to the streets in order to enable the government to resolve the situation.

Jay Shah, president of the Asian Cricket Council and the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday said the situation of hosting the Asia Cup 2022 in Sri Lanka, will be assessed on the day of the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL).

Jay Shah, president of the Asian Cricket Council and the secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), on Friday said the situation of hosting the Asia Cup 2022 in Sri Lanka, will be assessed on the day of the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). Asia Cup 2022 was scheduled to be hosted in Sri Lanka on August 27 but due to the ongoing economic crisis in the country, many questions are being raised. Sri Lanka is battling a severe economic crisis with food and fuel scarcity affecting a large number of the people in the island nation since the onset of the pandemic. Also read | Finch becomes first cricketer to play for nine IPL teams as he debuts for KKR "I had a detailed discussion with the officials of Sri Lanka Cricket on the situation in the country and its impact on cricket. SLC is hopeful of delivering a safe and successful Men`s Asia Cup. The office-bearers of SLC will be hosted at IPL 2022 final on May 29, and we will further assess the situation," Jay Shah told ANI. The economy has been in a free-fall since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting tourism, the biggest contributor to Sri Lanka`s GDP. Sri Lanka is also facing a foreign exchange shortage, which has affected its capacity to import food and fuel. Also read | Vaughan, Stokes lead tributes for Root after resignation as England skipper The shortage of essential goods forced Sri Lanka to seek assistance from friendly countries. The economic situation has led to huge protests with demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Earlier, in a special address to the nation on Monday, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa requested people to remain patient and stop taking to the streets in order to enable the government to resolve the situation.

Situation of hosting Asia Cup in Sri Lanka will be assessed on final day of IPL, reveals Jay Shah

Aaron Finch became the first cricketer to play for nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams as he made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 season on Friday. He was included in the side in place of Ajinkya Rahane to open the innings with Venkatesh Iyer against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

No cricketers have played for nine franchises in the T20 tournament with Dinesh Karthik being the distant second with 7. However, a number of players have played for as many as six franchises.

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In 2010, Finch made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals and since then, he has played for Delhi Capitals (DC), Pune Warriors (PWI), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions (GL), and Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

The six players who have played for six teams in the Indian Premier League are Robin Uthappa, Thisara Perera, Parthiv Patel, Ishan Sharma, Yuvraj Singh and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.

Finch went unsold in the mega auction ahead of the IPL 2022 season but he was selected by Kolkata Knight Riders after Alex Hales opted out of the competition due to bio-bubble fatigue.

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KKR made a number of changes to their playing XI with Aaron Finch, Sheldon Jackson and Aman Hakim Khan replacing Ajinkya Rahane, Sam Billings and Rashik Salam in the KKR franchise. Rashik Salam was ruled out of IPL 2022 after suffering an injury and he was replaced by Harshit Rana.

KKR look to get back to winning ways as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.

Aaron Finch became the first cricketer to play for nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams as he made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 season on Friday.

Aaron Finch became the first cricketer to play for nine Indian Premier League (IPL) teams as he made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in the 2022 season on Friday. He was included in the side in place of Ajinkya Rahane to open the innings with Venkatesh Iyer against Sunrisers Hyderabad. No cricketers have played for nine franchises in the T20 tournament with Dinesh Karthik being the distant second with 7. However, a number of players have played for as many as six franchises. Also read | IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar ruled out due to injury In 2010, Finch made his IPL debut with Rajasthan Royals and since then, he has played for Delhi Capitals (DC), Pune Warriors (PWI), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Lions (GL), and Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The six players who have played for six teams in the Indian Premier League are Robin Uthappa, Thisara Perera, Parthiv Patel, Ishan Sharma, Yuvraj Singh and former all-rounder Irfan Pathan. Finch went unsold in the mega auction ahead of the IPL 2022 season but he was selected by Kolkata Knight Riders after Alex Hales opted out of the competition due to bio-bubble fatigue. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat KKR made a number of changes to their playing XI with Aaron Finch, Sheldon Jackson and Aman Hakim Khan replacing Ajinkya Rahane, Sam Billings and Rashik Salam in the KKR franchise. Rashik Salam was ruled out of IPL 2022 after suffering an injury and he was replaced by Harshit Rana. KKR look to get back to winning ways as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday.

IPL 2022: Aaron Finch becomes first cricketer to play for nine teams as he debuts for Kolkata Knight Riders

It was a surprising move by Rajasthan Royals to send Ravichandran Ashwin at the No 3 position during their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Gujarat Titans.

With Devdutt Pallikal losing his wicket, RR went with the surprising option to promote the veteran all-rounder&nbsp;but the experiment did not work as he was dismissed after making just eight runs in as many balls.

Ashwin was used as a floater for Chennai Super Kings earlier if this was the first time that he was promoted to No 3. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar was not happy with the move and called it ‘baffling’ and ‘ridiculous’ as RR slumped to defeat against Gujarat Titans.

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"Especially when Sanju Samson is the next guy in, you did not like him at No.4, but then you had Yashasvi Jaiswal, but you dropped him. You had the option of sending Samson to No.3 with Buttler going the way he was. I can understand something out of the box, like pinch-hitter when there are two steady batters.”

“But Buttler was going hell for leather, but then you sent in Ashwin. It was a bizarre move. I think Ashwin was sent as a pinch-hitter but there was no need for it because you do that when the score is 215-220 and you slightly doubt your ability to score that quickly, so you need someone out there to set the cat among the pigeons," Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo.

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"But with Buttler, the way he started, there was no need for it and you also send a message to the opposition that you are slightly insecure about the score, that we have to try something dramatically different, plus the fact that a wicket that falls, there is something psychological to it. I think it was a ridiculous move, " he added.

It was a surprising move by Rajasthan Royals to send Ravichandran Ashwin at the No 3 position during their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Gujarat Titans.

It was a surprising move by Rajasthan Royals to send Ravichandran Ashwin at the No 3 position during their Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter against Gujarat Titans. With Devdutt Pallikal losing his wicket, RR went with the surprising option to promote the veteran all-rounder but the experiment did not work as he was dismissed after making just eight runs in as many balls. Ashwin was used as a floater for Chennai Super Kings earlier if this was the first time that he was promoted to No 3. Former Indian cricket team player Sanjay Manjrekar was not happy with the move and called it ‘baffling’ and ‘ridiculous’ as RR slumped to defeat against Gujarat Titans. Also read | IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings pacer Deepak Chahar ruled out due to injury "Especially when Sanju Samson is the next guy in, you did not like him at No.4, but then you had Yashasvi Jaiswal, but you dropped him. You had the option of sending Samson to No.3 with Buttler going the way he was. I can understand something out of the box, like pinch-hitter when there are two steady batters.” “But Buttler was going hell for leather, but then you sent in Ashwin. It was a bizarre move. I think Ashwin was sent as a pinch-hitter but there was no need for it because you do that when the score is 215-220 and you slightly doubt your ability to score that quickly, so you need someone out there to set the cat among the pigeons," Manjrekar told ESPNCricinfo. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? "But with Buttler, the way he started, there was no need for it and you also send a message to the opposition that you are slightly insecure about the score, that we have to try something dramatically different, plus the fact that a wicket that falls, there is something psychological to it. I think it was a ridiculous move, " he added.

IPL 2022: Former India cricketer criticises Rajasthan Royals decision to bat Ravichandran Ashwin at No 3

Chennai Super Kings did not have a good start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season and things are looking worse as their big money pick Deepak Chahar was ruled out of the competition due to a persistent back injury, a statement released by the IPL authorities stated on Friday.

CSK have won just one game till now and with four defeats, there are ninth in the IPL points table.&nbsp;

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Chahar, who was picked for INR 14 crore, was a major part of the side during their title winning seasons in 2018 and 2021. There were a few hopes of him making a return from injury as he was practicing in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) but that hope was quashed by the announcement.

Chahar picked up the injury during the third T20I encounter against West Indies when he suffered a quadricep tear. This injury can result in him missing the 2022 T20 World Cup for India.

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In other injury news, Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major loss in the pace department as fast bowler Rashik Salam was ruled out following a lower back injury. Salam was included for the last two games for KKR and he will be replaced by Harshit Rana, as stated by the official announcement.

Delhi Capitals physio Patrick Farhart also suffered a setback after he tested positive for COVID-19 and this also presents a major concern for the IPL authorities as a problem with the safety bubble can actually result in a disruption for the tournament.

Chennai Super Kings did not have a good start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season and things are looking worse as their big money pick Deepak Chahar was ruled out of the competition due to a persistent back injury, a statement released by the IPL authorities stated on Friday.

Chennai Super Kings did not have a good start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season and things are looking worse as their big money pick Deepak Chahar was ruled out of the competition due to a persistent back injury, a statement released by the IPL authorities stated on Friday. CSK have won just one game till now and with four defeats, there are ninth in the IPL points table. Also read | Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad Chahar, who was picked for INR 14 crore, was a major part of the side during their title winning seasons in 2018 and 2021. There were a few hopes of him making a return from injury as he was practicing in the National Cricket Academy (NCA) but that hope was quashed by the announcement. Chahar picked up the injury during the third T20I encounter against West Indies when he suffered a quadricep tear. This injury can result in him missing the 2022 T20 World Cup for India. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? In other injury news, Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a major loss in the pace department as fast bowler Rashik Salam was ruled out following a lower back injury. Salam was included for the last two games for KKR and he will be replaced by Harshit Rana, as stated by the official announcement. Delhi Capitals physio Patrick Farhart also suffered a setback after he tested positive for COVID-19 and this also presents a major concern for the IPL authorities as a problem with the safety bubble can actually result in a disruption for the tournament.

IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings fast bowler Deepak Chahar ruled out due to back injury

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. They lost their first two matches but bounced back to win their next two including a comfortable victory over debutants Gujarat Titans.

Abhishek Sharma has been the top performer for SRH with the bat with two brilliant knocks in the last match while Kane Williamson scored a brilliant half century in the last match. With the ball, T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets each as SRH bounced back in the competition.

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Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad may not tamper with the winning combination but Washington Sundar will have to be replaced in the playing XI due to injury.

Abhishek Sharma and Kane Williamson will once again be opening the innings with Sunrisers Hyderabad with Rahul Tripathi providing the solidity at the top of the batting order.

Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran are the overseas options at the middle of the team with Shashank Singh possibly replacing Washington Sundar who suffered an injury. Abdul Samad is also expected to keep his spot in the playing XI despite not performing well in the tournament.

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In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan will be trying to use the swing to their advantage with the race pace of Umran Malik and Marco Jansen.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. They lost their first two matches but bounced back to win their next two including a comfortable victory over debutants Gujarat Titans.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to continue their winning run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. They lost their first two matches but bounced back to win their next two including a comfortable victory over debutants Gujarat Titans. Abhishek Sharma has been the top performer for SRH with the bat with two brilliant knocks in the last match while Kane Williamson scored a brilliant half century in the last match. With the ball, T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took two wickets each as SRH bounced back in the competition. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad may not tamper with the winning combination but Washington Sundar will have to be replaced in the playing XI due to injury. Abhishek Sharma and Kane Williamson will once again be opening the innings with Sunrisers Hyderabad with Rahul Tripathi providing the solidity at the top of the batting order. Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran are the overseas options at the middle of the team with Shashank Singh possibly replacing Washington Sundar who suffered an injury. Abdul Samad is also expected to keep his spot in the playing XI despite not performing well in the tournament. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? In the bowling department, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan will be trying to use the swing to their advantage with the race pace of Umran Malik and Marco Jansen. Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Kane Williamson, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, Abdul Samad, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

IPL 2022: Who will replace Washington Sundar? Sunrisers Hyderabad predicted XI against Kolkata Knight Riders

After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Skipper Hardik Pandya`s unbeaten half-century was backed by a spirited performance by bowlers as Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their IPL match here at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Thursday.

"(On Buttler`s wicket ball) The way he was batting, there`s not a lot you can do when a guy`s batting that well. And then he lapped my first ball, so I had to change up something, fortunately, got a little bit of drift, certainly happy to see the back of him. It came out nicely, glad to see the stumps light up. Throughout the IPL, thousands of batters can get on top of the game like him but he`s certainly right at the top and one of the best. When a guy is batting like that, there`s not a lot you can do. You got to get into defensive mode," said Ferguson in a post-match presentation.

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"The way Yash bowled upfront, I actually thought he bowled pretty well, but you just saw the class of Jos there. It was nice to see the back of him for sure. You couldn`t get him (Hardik Pandya) out of the game tonight. As soon as he came back to the field, a run-out, he had a superb game and leading the boys so well. We love the energy he brings every game, it`s been fantastic," he added.The pacer also lavished praise on spinner Rashid Khan for consistently bowling well and creating pressure on the batters.

"We`ve got a lot of experience. Rashid Khan has been bowling so consistently well for such a long period of time. He`s creating the pressure for the rest of us to take the wickets at the other end. The wickets don`t always come to him, but it`s unbelievable how well he bowls. It`s great to have him on our side. (On the pitch) Good pace, certainly happier with this wicket than couple of nights ago," said the pacer."

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There`s good pace in all the wickets so far in the tournament. We`ve managed to get a little bit of seam out of the wicket Mo (Shami) up top is getting a bit of swing which is nice. So far so good. Tewatia hasn`t bowled much, I am sure he`ll play a part as we go through the comp," he added.&nbsp;

Opener Jos Buttler`s quick knock of 54 went in vain for RR while for GT, Lockie Ferguson and debutant Yash Dayal were the picks among the bowlers. The pace duo scalped three wickets each. GT skipper Hardik also took a wicket and forced a run-out.Debutants Gujarat Titans` fourth victory in the five matches has taken them to the top of the Indian Premier League 2022 table while for Rajasthan Royals` this is their second loss in the league taking them to the third spot.

After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

After a 37-run victory over Rajasthan Royals, Gujarat Titans pacer Lockie Ferguson praised rival batter Jos Buttler and called him one of the best in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Skipper Hardik Pandya`s unbeaten half-century was backed by a spirited performance by bowlers as Gujarat Titans defeated Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their IPL match here at Dr DY Patil Sports Academy on Thursday. "(On Buttler`s wicket ball) The way he was batting, there`s not a lot you can do when a guy`s batting that well. And then he lapped my first ball, so I had to change up something, fortunately, got a little bit of drift, certainly happy to see the back of him. It came out nicely, glad to see the stumps light up. Throughout the IPL, thousands of batters can get on top of the game like him but he`s certainly right at the top and one of the best. When a guy is batting like that, there`s not a lot you can do. You got to get into defensive mode," said Ferguson in a post-match presentation. Also read | IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win KKR vs SRH encounter? "The way Yash bowled upfront, I actually thought he bowled pretty well, but you just saw the class of Jos there. It was nice to see the back of him for sure. You couldn`t get him (Hardik Pandya) out of the game tonight. As soon as he came back to the field, a run-out, he had a superb game and leading the boys so well. We love the energy he brings every game, it`s been fantastic," he added.The pacer also lavished praise on spinner Rashid Khan for consistently bowling well and creating pressure on the batters. "We`ve got a lot of experience. Rashid Khan has been bowling so consistently well for such a long period of time. He`s creating the pressure for the rest of us to take the wickets at the other end. The wickets don`t always come to him, but it`s unbelievable how well he bowls. It`s great to have him on our side. (On the pitch) Good pace, certainly happier with this wicket than couple of nights ago," said the pacer." Also read | Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad There`s good pace in all the wickets so far in the tournament. We`ve managed to get a little bit of seam out of the wicket Mo (Shami) up top is getting a bit of swing which is nice. So far so good. Tewatia hasn`t bowled much, I am sure he`ll play a part as we go through the comp," he added. Opener Jos Buttler`s quick knock of 54 went in vain for RR while for GT, Lockie Ferguson and debutant Yash Dayal were the picks among the bowlers. The pace duo scalped three wickets each. GT skipper Hardik also took a wicket and forced a run-out.Debutants Gujarat Titans` fourth victory in the five matches has taken them to the top of the Indian Premier League 2022 table while for Rajasthan Royals` this is their second loss in the league taking them to the third spot.

Gujarat Titans' Lockie Ferguson calls Jos Buttler one of the best batsmen in IPL

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to continue their winning run as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. On the other hand, KKR were looking quite dominant with back-to-back wins in the tournament but succumbed to an overwhelming defeat against Delhi Capitals.

Abhishek Sharma was the top performer for SRH in the last two games while Kane Williamson found his form during the win against Gujarat Titans. The SRH bowlers were able to restrict the GT batsmen to a decent score with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan with the best figures.

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It has been quite a turnaround for Williamson &amp; Co as they lost their two opening matches but with a fine run of form in the next two, they have bounced back in the tournament with four points.

On the other hand, KKR were looking quite comfortable with the bowling attack performing extremely well but it did not click against Delhi Capitals. The bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the DC openers and although Shreyas Iyer did try to fight back with a gritty half century, KKR fell well short of the target and were handed their second defeat of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL).

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Match prediction for SRH vs KKR clash: With SRH finding a fresh lease of form in the last couple of games, they will certainly start the encounter with a slight advantage. The weak point for KKR in their last match was the bowling attack and with SRH mainly taking a cautious approach towards the opponents in the powerplay overs, it may prove difficult for KKR to take early wickets in the game.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to continue their winning run as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. On the other hand, KKR were looking quite dominant with back-to-back wins in the tournament but succumbed to an overwhelming defeat against Delhi Capitals.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will be looking to continue their winning run as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday. On the other hand, KKR were looking quite dominant with back-to-back wins in the tournament but succumbed to an overwhelming defeat against Delhi Capitals. Abhishek Sharma was the top performer for SRH in the last two games while Kane Williamson found his form during the win against Gujarat Titans. The SRH bowlers were able to restrict the GT batsmen to a decent score with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and T Natarajan with the best figures. Also read | Joe Root steps down as England Test captain following West Indies defeat It has been quite a turnaround for Williamson & Co as they lost their two opening matches but with a fine run of form in the next two, they have bounced back in the tournament with four points. On the other hand, KKR were looking quite comfortable with the bowling attack performing extremely well but it did not click against Delhi Capitals. The bowlers were taken to the cleaners by the DC openers and although Shreyas Iyer did try to fight back with a gritty half century, KKR fell well short of the target and were handed their second defeat of this year’s Indian Premier League (IPL). Also read | Will Shreyas make any changes? KKR predicted XI against Sunrisers Hyderabad Match prediction for SRH vs KKR clash: With SRH finding a fresh lease of form in the last couple of games, they will certainly start the encounter with a slight advantage. The weak point for KKR in their last match was the bowling attack and with SRH mainly taking a cautious approach towards the opponents in the powerplay overs, it may prove difficult for KKR to take early wickets in the game.

SRH vs KKR, IPL 2022 match prediction: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad clash?

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. They were looking like a solid title contender but were completely outplayed by Delhi Capitals in their previous encounter with the bowling attack taking a serious hit.

It was a disappointing outing for both the batsmen and bowlers as they could not live up to their billing. Everyone except for Sunil Narine went for big runs as David Warner and Prithvi Shaw ran riot for Delhi Capitals and while chasing, skipper Shreyas Iyer was the only one to score a half century.

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Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, it will be a tough challenge for the KKR bowlers once again as the opponent batsmen are quite in form and it make prompt them to make a number of changes.

Ajinkya Rahane may get a last chance at the top of the order along with Venkatesh Iyer who is also in search of some form in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shreyas Iyer, Sam Billings and Nitish Rana will create a core in the middle order and a lot will be expected from the well-known options.

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The duo of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine will once again be the destructive options in the lower middle order with Pat Cummins also offering a brilliant all-rounder option for KKR.

In the bowling department, Umesh Yadav and Rasikh Salam are once again expected to be the pace duo for the franchise while Varun Chakaravarthy will be the main spin option for the side.

Kolkata Knight Riders predicted XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer, Sam Billings, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, Rasikh Salam, Varun Chakaravarthy

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. They were looking like a solid title contender but were completely outplayed by Delhi Capitals in their previous encounter with the bowling attack taking a serious hit.

Kolkata Knight Riders will be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday. They were looking like a solid title contender but were completely outplayed by Delhi Capitals in their previous encounter with the bowling attack taking a serious hit. It was a disappointing outing for both the batsmen and bowlers as they could not live up to their billing. Everyone except for Sunil Narine went for big runs as David Warner and Prithvi Shaw ran riot for Delhi Capitals and while chasing, skipper Shreyas Iyer was the only one to score a half century. Also read | Hardik, Ferguson guide Gujarat Titans to dominant win over Rajasthan Royals Against Sunrisers Hyderabad, it will be a tough challenge for the KKR bowlers once again as the opponent batsmen are quite in form and it make prompt them to make a number of changes. Ajinkya Rahane may get a last chance at the top of the order along with Venkatesh Iyer who is also in search of some form in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Shreyas Iyer, Sam Billings and Nitish Rana will create a core in the middle order and a lot will be expected from the well-known options. Also read | Kohli takes top spot in Australia legend's ranking of 'Fab Five' in Tests The duo of Andre Russell and Sunil Narine will once again be the destructive options in the lower middle order with Pat Cummins also offering a brilliant all-rounder option for KKR. In the bowling department, Umesh Yadav and Rasikh Salam are once again expected to be the pace duo for the franchise while Varun Chakaravarthy will be the main spin option for the side. Kolkata Knight Riders predicted XI: Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer, Sam Billings, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Umesh Yadav, Rasikh Salam, Varun Chakaravarthy

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Legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn is one of the best fast bowlers to have played the game. Steyn was one of the deadliest pacers in his prime and troubled the best of batters with his pace and precision. He is South Africa's all-time leading wicket-taker in Tests with 439 wickets to his name and is one of the most successful fast bowlers&nbsp;of all time.

Several current fast bowlers have often earned comparisons with Steyn for their heroics in the game at present. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is one of the best in the business at the moment, was recently compared to Steyn by a fan on Twitter. Responding to Steyn's latest tweet, a fan called Bumrah a better bowler than the South African legend.

Steyn was quick to reply to the fan and came up with a fitting response. "I'm sure he is, I’m retired," the South African legend wrote. Steyn retired from all forms of cricket in 2021. He had parted ways from Test cricket back in 2019 and was part of South Africa's squad for the 2019 ODI World Cup but ended up missing the tournament due to an injury.

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Bumrah, who made his international debut for India in the year 2016, has been a prolific wicket-taker for the national team across all formats. He has grown in stature with his bowling heroics as his pace and ability to nail yorkers at will make him stand out.

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The right-arm fast bowler has been a regular for India across all formats and has been delivering consistent performances with the ball. Bumrah is currently in action for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and has not managed to make an impressive start.

Bumrah has managed to pick up only three wickets in Mumbai Indians' first four games this season, going wicket-less in as many as three matches so far. Bumrah's struggles have also seen Mumbai Indians falter as the four-time champions are yet to win their first game in the tournament.

Legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn is one of the best fast bowlers to have played the game. Steyn was one of the deadliest pacers in his prime and troubled the best of batters with his pace and precision.

Legendary South African pacer Dale Steyn is one of the best fast bowlers to have played the game. Steyn was one of the deadliest pacers in his prime and troubled the best of batters with his pace and precision. He is South Africa's all-time leading wicket-taker in Tests with 439 wickets to his name and is one of the most successful fast bowlers of all time. Several current fast bowlers have often earned comparisons with Steyn for their heroics in the game at present. Indian pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who is one of the best in the business at the moment, was recently compared to Steyn by a fan on Twitter. Responding to Steyn's latest tweet, a fan called Bumrah a better bowler than the South African legend. Steyn was quick to reply to the fan and came up with a fitting response. "I'm sure he is, I’m retired," the South African legend wrote. Steyn retired from all forms of cricket in 2021. He had parted ways from Test cricket back in 2019 and was part of South Africa's squad for the 2019 ODI World Cup but ended up missing the tournament due to an injury. Im sure he is, I’m retired. — Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) April 12, 2022 × Bumrah, who made his international debut for India in the year 2016, has been a prolific wicket-taker for the national team across all formats. He has grown in stature with his bowling heroics as his pace and ability to nail yorkers at will make him stand out. Also Read: Manjrekar explains why Rohit should have left captaincy before IPL 2022, names his replacement The right-arm fast bowler has been a regular for India across all formats and has been delivering consistent performances with the ball. Bumrah is currently in action for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and has not managed to make an impressive start. Bumrah has managed to pick up only three wickets in Mumbai Indians' first four games this season, going wicket-less in as many as three matches so far. Bumrah's struggles have also seen Mumbai Indians falter as the four-time champions are yet to win their first game in the tournament.

'I am sure...': Dale Steyn responds after fan says Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah is better than him

Babar Azam has been a consistent performer for Pakistan in the recent past and the right-hander batsman has proven his mettle against almost every opposition in world cricket at the moment.

Azam is the current Test skipper for Pakistan and he led the team by example in the recently concluded games against Australia. He was able to score consecutive hundreds in the ODI series to guide his side to a 2-1 victory and in the Test series, he was the hero for his side once again as he scored a gritty 196 in the fourth innings of the second Test encounter in Karachi to save the match.

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The 27-year-old has won a number of fans around the world with his consistent show for Pakistan and it seems like South Africa legend Dale Steyn is one of them.

During a Q&amp;A session on Twitter, the former Proteas pacer was asked to pick one batsman who can be called the best batter among the new generation of players across formats and he was quick to take the name of Azam while calling the Pakistan cricketer ‘pretty darn good.’

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Thanks to his brilliant performances against Australia, Azam moved up to the 15th spot in the all-time Test ratings overtaking India legend Sachin Tendulkar in the process. While Tendulkar had 887 rating points, Azam currently has 891 points to his name in the all-time ICC ODI batsmen rankings.

The Pakistan international also went on to win the ICC Player of the Month Award for March 2022.

Babar Azam has been a consistent performer for Pakistan in the recent past and the right-hander batsman has proven his mettle against almost every opposition in world cricket at the moment.

Babar Azam has been a consistent performer for Pakistan in the recent past and the right-hander batsman has proven his mettle against almost every opposition in world cricket at the moment. Azam is the current Test skipper for Pakistan and he led the team by example in the recently concluded games against Australia. He was able to score consecutive hundreds in the ODI series to guide his side to a 2-1 victory and in the Test series, he was the hero for his side once again as he scored a gritty 196 in the fourth innings of the second Test encounter in Karachi to save the match. Also read | Kohli takes top spot in Australia legend's ranking of 'Fab Five' in Tests The 27-year-old has won a number of fans around the world with his consistent show for Pakistan and it seems like South Africa legend Dale Steyn is one of them. During a Q&A session on Twitter, the former Proteas pacer was asked to pick one batsman who can be called the best batter among the new generation of players across formats and he was quick to take the name of Azam while calling the Pakistan cricketer ‘pretty darn good.’ Also read | 'PCB sent wives to keep an eye on Pakistan players during 2012 India tour' Thanks to his brilliant performances against Australia, Azam moved up to the 15th spot in the all-time Test ratings overtaking India legend Sachin Tendulkar in the process. While Tendulkar had 887 rating points, Azam currently has 891 points to his name in the all-time ICC ODI batsmen rankings. The Pakistan international also went on to win the ICC Player of the Month Award for March 2022.

‘He’s pretty darn good’: Dale Steyn picks Pakistan cricketer as best batsman across formats

Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.

In the second over of the match, Shubman Gill played the ball with soft hands and tried to take a quick single but there was a slight miscommunication with Matthew Wade on the other end.

Van der Dussen, who was fielding at covers, was on to the ball in a flash and with a tight angle, he was able to complete the direct hit to heap on the misery of Matthew Wade.

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It was a crucial wicket for the Royals as Wade was off to a great start as he slammed four boundaries in the first over off the bowling of James Neesham who replaced Trent Boult in the playing XI.

Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field with Boult suffering from a niggle and Neesham getting his first chance in the IPL 2022 as their fast-bowling all-rounder option. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans went to a change as Vijay Shankar was added in place of Sai Sudharsan.

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Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the table after beating Lucknow Super Giants in a last-over thriller thanks to a brilliant display from Shimron Hetmyer and Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep Sen kept his nerve to deny Marcus Stoinis the required runs in the final over of the encounter.

Gujarat Titans won all of their three opening matches but were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous game.

Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday.

Rassie van der Dussen pulled off a brilliant direct hit to dismiss Matthew Wade as Rajasthan Royals took on Gujarat Titans in a top of the table clash in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Thursday. In the second over of the match, Shubman Gill played the ball with soft hands and tried to take a quick single but there was a slight miscommunication with Matthew Wade on the other end. Van der Dussen, who was fielding at covers, was on to the ball in a flash and with a tight angle, he was able to complete the direct hit to heap on the misery of Matthew Wade. Also read | 'PCB sent wives to keep an eye on Pakistan players during 2012 India tour' It was a crucial wicket for the Royals as Wade was off to a great start as he slammed four boundaries in the first over off the bowling of James Neesham who replaced Trent Boult in the playing XI. Rajasthan Royals won the toss and opted to field with Boult suffering from a niggle and Neesham getting his first chance in the IPL 2022 as their fast-bowling all-rounder option. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans went to a change as Vijay Shankar was added in place of Sai Sudharsan. pic.twitter.com/K8JYSf3rVz — James Tyler (@JamesTyler_99) April 14, 2022 × Rajasthan Royals are currently at the top of the table after beating Lucknow Super Giants in a last-over thriller thanks to a brilliant display from Shimron Hetmyer and Yuzvendra Chahal. Kuldeep Sen kept his nerve to deny Marcus Stoinis the required runs in the final over of the encounter. Gujarat Titans won all of their three opening matches but were defeated by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their previous game.

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It has been a horrible start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) season for both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. The two franchises, who have won a combined nine IPL titles, are sitting at the bottom of the points table at the moment with MI not registering a single win till now.

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra said on Thursday that both teams are suffering due to weak bowling attacks and he believes that the heavyweight sides will not reach the playoffs.

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"Both CSK and MI have ordinary bowling attacks. Although they have come back from a similar situation, if you keep on playing the same team hoping something suddenly will change then that's not possible. MI will need to change their XI while CSK bowling needs to click. But I don't see them going through," Chopra said on his YouTube channel while speaking about their playoff chances.

Chennai Super Kings were on a four-match losing run but they were able to register their win of the tournament as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring encounter. Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa were the stars with the bat as CSK were post a mammoth total.

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However, with an inexperienced pace bowling attack and the absence of Deepak Chahar – who was picked for INR 140 million in the auction – have seen them struggle to defend in most matches.

On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have not found a single top performer with the ball and although Jasprit Bumrah has shown shades of form, no one else has partnered him well.

It has been a horrible start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) season for both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. The two franchises, who have won a combined nine IPL titles, are sitting at the bottom of the points table at the moment with MI not registering a single win till now.

It has been a horrible start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) season for both Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. The two franchises, who have won a combined nine IPL titles, are sitting at the bottom of the points table at the moment with MI not registering a single win till now. Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra said on Thursday that both teams are suffering due to weak bowling attacks and he believes that the heavyweight sides will not reach the playoffs. Also read | Kohli takes top spot in Australia legend's ranking of 'Fab Five' in Tests "Both CSK and MI have ordinary bowling attacks. Although they have come back from a similar situation, if you keep on playing the same team hoping something suddenly will change then that's not possible. MI will need to change their XI while CSK bowling needs to click. But I don't see them going through," Chopra said on his YouTube channel while speaking about their playoff chances. Chennai Super Kings were on a four-match losing run but they were able to register their win of the tournament as they defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in a high-scoring encounter. Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa were the stars with the bat as CSK were post a mammoth total. Also read | RR vs GT, IPL 2022: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads However, with an inexperienced pace bowling attack and the absence of Deepak Chahar – who was picked for INR 140 million in the auction – have seen them struggle to defend in most matches. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have not found a single top performer with the ball and although Jasprit Bumrah has shown shades of form, no one else has partnered him well.

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It has been a disappointing show by Mumbai Indians till now in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but there was some good news for Rohit Sharma during the match against Punjab Kings.

The Mumbai Indians skipper became the second Indian batsman in history to score 10,000 in T20 cricket with a six off Kagiso Rabada in the third over of their innings. The only other cricketer from India to achieve this massive feat in Royal Challengers Bangalore ex-skipper Virat Kohli.

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Overall, there are just five other cricketers around the world who have scored 10,000 runs in the shortest format of the sport. West Indies batsman Chris Gayle tops the list followed by Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard and the Australia duo of Aaron Finch and David Warner.

Although the milestone is a big addition to Rohit’s illustrious career, it remains clear that the swashbuckling cricketer has failed to score big in the competition till now. With Ishan Kishan as his opening partner, Rohit has stitched together some good partnerships but results remain the same.

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Mumbai Indians have not won any of their five opening matches in the tournament – making them the only side in history to achieve this unwanted record on two different occasions. The first time was in 2014 when they bounced back to qualify for the play-off stages of the IPL.

Shikhar Dhawan was the star with the bat for Punjab Kings as they posted 198/5 in 20 overs and in reply, MI fell 12 runs short despite good knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and Dewald Brevis.

It has been a disappointing show by Mumbai Indians till now in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but there was some good news for Rohit Sharma during the match against Punjab Kings.

It has been a disappointing show by Mumbai Indians till now in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but there was some good news for Rohit Sharma during the match against Punjab Kings. The Mumbai Indians skipper became the second Indian batsman in history to score 10,000 in T20 cricket with a six off Kagiso Rabada in the third over of their innings. The only other cricketer from India to achieve this massive feat in Royal Challengers Bangalore ex-skipper Virat Kohli. Also read | 'Almost superhuman': Virat Kohli takes top spot in Australia legend's ranking of 'Fab Five' in Tests Overall, there are just five other cricketers around the world who have scored 10,000 runs in the shortest format of the sport. West Indies batsman Chris Gayle tops the list followed by Pakistan all-rounder Shoaib Malik, Kieron Pollard and the Australia duo of Aaron Finch and David Warner. Although the milestone is a big addition to Rohit’s illustrious career, it remains clear that the swashbuckling cricketer has failed to score big in the competition till now. With Ishan Kishan as his opening partner, Rohit has stitched together some good partnerships but results remain the same. Also read | Matthew Wade to miss out? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against Rajasthan Royals Mumbai Indians have not won any of their five opening matches in the tournament – making them the only side in history to achieve this unwanted record on two different occasions. The first time was in 2014 when they bounced back to qualify for the play-off stages of the IPL. Shikhar Dhawan was the star with the bat for Punjab Kings as they posted 198/5 in 20 overs and in reply, MI fell 12 runs short despite good knocks from Suryakumar Yadav and Dewald Brevis.

IPL 2022: Rohit Sharma achieves impressive T20 milestone, joins Virat Kohli in elite list

Gujarat Titans will be aiming to get back to their winning way as they take on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 table toppers Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. Hardik Pandya &amp; Co won the first three matches of the competition but were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous encounter.

The bowling department of Gujarat Titans has been the strength of the side in the tournament but with the trio of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan failing to pick wickets in the last game, SRH did not face many problems in chasing down a below-par target.

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When it comes to the batting, it was a disappointing show from the Gujarat Titans top order as Pandya was only one who scored big against the disciplined display from the SRH bowlers.

Against Rajasthan Royals, Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting but the presence of Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the squad will be a constant pressure on Wade.

Sai Sudharsan and Hardik Pandya will be the solid pillars of the middle order with the duo of David Miller and Rahul Tewatia provided the firepower. Abhinav Manohar is also expected to retain his position in the playing XI.

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Rashid Khan is expected to continue as the main spin option with Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami and the young Darshan Nalkande providing the fast-bowling prowess in the side.

Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande

Gujarat Titans will be aiming to get back to their winning way as they take on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 table toppers Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. Hardik Pandya & Co won the first three matches of the competition but were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous encounter.

Gujarat Titans will be aiming to get back to their winning way as they take on Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 table toppers Rajasthan Royals on Thursday. Hardik Pandya & Co won the first three matches of the competition but were beaten by Sunrisers Hyderabad in the previous encounter. The bowling department of Gujarat Titans has been the strength of the side in the tournament but with the trio of Mohammed Shami, Lockie Ferguson and Rashid Khan failing to pick wickets in the last game, SRH did not face many problems in chasing down a below-par target. Also read | 'PCB sent wives to keep an eye on Pakistan players during 2012 India tour' When it comes to the batting, it was a disappointing show from the Gujarat Titans top order as Pandya was only one who scored big against the disciplined display from the SRH bowlers. Against Rajasthan Royals, Matthew Wade and Shubman Gill are expected to open the batting but the presence of Rahmanullah Gurbaz in the squad will be a constant pressure on Wade. Sai Sudharsan and Hardik Pandya will be the solid pillars of the middle order with the duo of David Miller and Rahul Tewatia provided the firepower. Abhinav Manohar is also expected to retain his position in the playing XI. Also read | IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians register unwanted record with five consecutive losses Rashid Khan is expected to continue as the main spin option with Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami and the young Darshan Nalkande providing the fast-bowling prowess in the side. Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Abhinav Manohar, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande

IPL 2022: Matthew Wade to miss out? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against Rajasthan Royals

It has been a disastrous Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Mumbai Indians. The five-time winners of the competition went into the mega auction with a strategy that surprised a number of people and came out with a completely new-look side with a few old players in the mix.

The loss of key players like Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult and Quinton de Kock was already a place of concern for the side but the inability of the existing players to step up the challenge has resulted in Rohit Sharma &amp; Co losing all five of their opening matches in the ongoing season of the competition.

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On Wednesday, Mumbai Indians were able to produce a number of good performances with the bat against Punjab Kings but they once again fell short and ultimately slumped to their fifth defeat.

This was the second time in the history of the competition that Mumbai Indians lost their first five matches in a row with the first instance taking place in 2014. Apart from Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered this fate in 2019, Delhi Capitals in 2013 and Deccan Chargers in 2012.

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However, there is a bit of solace for the Mumbai Indians as they were able to turn their season around in 2014 despite losing the first five games. They came back with a strong show towards the latter half of the season and were even able to qualify for the play-off stages of the tournament.

Mumbai Indians face a tough challenge in Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.

It has been a disastrous Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Mumbai Indians. The five-time winners of the competition went into the mega auction with a strategy that surprised a number of people and came out with a completely new-look side with a few old players in the mix.

It has been a disastrous Indian Premier League (IPL) season for Mumbai Indians. The five-time winners of the competition went into the mega auction with a strategy that surprised a number of people and came out with a completely new-look side with a few old players in the mix. The loss of key players like Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult and Quinton de Kock was already a place of concern for the side but the inability of the existing players to step up the challenge has resulted in Rohit Sharma & Co losing all five of their opening matches in the ongoing season of the competition. Also read | 'PCB sent wives to keep an eye on Pakistan players during 2012 India tour' On Wednesday, Mumbai Indians were able to produce a number of good performances with the bat against Punjab Kings but they once again fell short and ultimately slumped to their fifth defeat. This was the second time in the history of the competition that Mumbai Indians lost their first five matches in a row with the first instance taking place in 2014. Apart from Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered this fate in 2019, Delhi Capitals in 2013 and Deccan Chargers in 2012. Also read | KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Batters with fastest fifties in IPL history However, there is a bit of solace for the Mumbai Indians as they were able to turn their season around in 2014 despite losing the first five games. They came back with a strong show towards the latter half of the season and were even able to qualify for the play-off stages of the tournament. Mumbai Indians face a tough challenge in Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians register unwanted record with five consecutive losses in IPL 2022

Gujarat Titans (GT)&nbsp;and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14). Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have managed three wins out of their first four matches in the season so far and have six points each.

Rajasthan Royals have ridden on the top-notch form of the likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer to post big runs on the board while their bowlers have been delivering consistent performances. Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have formed a formidable spin pair while the pace attack consisting of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and Navdeep Saini has been on the money.

Gujarat Titans will be looking to replace Matthew Wade with&nbsp;Rahmanullah Gurbaz as an opener after the Australian batter has failed to provide good starts at the top. The likes of Shubman Gill, skipper Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia have been the silver lining in the batting department for the Titans.

The Titans also have a lethal pace attack consisting of the likes of Mohammed Shami, Pandya and Lockie Ferguson and will be banking on their fast bowlers to restrict RR cheaply at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. While RR defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their last game, GT suffered their first defeat against SRH in their last outing.

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Here is all you need to know about Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022:

Head-to-head:

Gujarat Titans are playing their debut season in the Indian Premier League and will be facing Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals for the first time in the history of the tournament.

Stats:

RR spinners R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal have both dismissed David Miller thrice in the IPL. Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan has a great record against Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom have been in terrific form this season. Rashid has dismissed the duo four times each in IPL.

Trivia:

Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan have been two of the most prolific wicket-takers in the IPL over the last five years. The duo is only behind Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the list of highest wicket-takers in the league in the last five years.

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Squads:

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, James Neesham, &nbsp;Nathan Coulter-Nile, Karun Nair, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

 
Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, David Miller, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad 
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Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14).

Gujarat Titans (GT) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will go up against each other in match no. 24 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday (April 14). Both Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals have managed three wins out of their first four matches in the season so far and have six points each. Rajasthan Royals have ridden on the top-notch form of the likes of Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer to post big runs on the board while their bowlers have been delivering consistent performances. Yuzvendra Chahal and R Ashwin have formed a formidable spin pair while the pace attack consisting of Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna and Navdeep Saini has been on the money. Gujarat Titans will be looking to replace Matthew Wade with Rahmanullah Gurbaz as an opener after the Australian batter has failed to provide good starts at the top. The likes of Shubman Gill, skipper Hardik Pandya and Rahul Tewatia have been the silver lining in the batting department for the Titans. The Titans also have a lethal pace attack consisting of the likes of Mohammed Shami, Pandya and Lockie Ferguson and will be banking on their fast bowlers to restrict RR cheaply at the DY Patil Stadium on Thursday. While RR defeated Lucknow Super Giants in their last game, GT suffered their first defeat against SRH in their last outing. Also Read: RR vs GT, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash? Here is all you need to know about Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans clash in IPL 2022: Head-to-head: Gujarat Titans are playing their debut season in the Indian Premier League and will be facing Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals for the first time in the history of the tournament. Stats: RR spinners R Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal have both dismissed David Miller thrice in the IPL. Gujarat Titans spinner Rashid Khan has a great record against Jos Buttler and Shimron Hetmyer, both of whom have been in terrific form this season. Rashid has dismissed the duo four times each in IPL. Trivia: Yuzvendra Chahal and Rashid Khan have been two of the most prolific wicket-takers in the IPL over the last five years. The duo is only behind Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah in the list of highest wicket-takers in the league in the last five years. Also Read: KL Rahul to Pat Cummins: Batters with fastest fifties in IPL history Squads: Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, James Neesham, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Karun Nair, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade(w), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya(c), Sai Sudharsan, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, David Miller, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Darshan Nalkande, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Jayant Yadav, Vijay Shankar, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Yash Dayal, Noor Ahmad

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