Shikhar Dhawan, who plays for Delhi franchise in the Indian Premier League, mocked Ravichandran Ashwin after the spinner warned him to stay inside the crease at non-strikers' end&nbsp;during a match between Delhi and Punjab at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday.&nbsp;

Punjab skipper Ashwin has remained in the headlines lately for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=mankad">'Mankading' controversy</a> when he ran out Rajasthan's Jos Buttler, who was at the non-strikers' end, without giving him any warning.&nbsp;

Buttler's dismissal during a match between Rajasthan and Punjab triggered a spirit of game debate and left the cricket world divided.&nbsp;

Now, Shikhar has taken a jibe at the incident after Ashwin threatened him of 'Mankad' run out in the 13th over.&nbsp;

The incident happened when Ashwin aborted his delivery while bowling the fourth ball of the over to give a warning to Dhawan.&nbsp;

Shikhar, who can be seen inside the crease in the TV replays, sat on one knee facing the bowler as his immediate reaction on the incident.&nbsp;&nbsp;

He even danced being inside the crease at the non-strikers' end when Ashwin was about to release the ball.&nbsp;

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Recently,&nbsp;Bangalore's skipper Virat Kohli was spotted <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohlis-hilarious-reaction-after-avoiding-mankad-run-out-against-kolkata-211920">making fun of the "Mankad" run out</a> during an IPL match against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team on Friday.&nbsp;

The incident happened in the 18th over when spinner Sunil Narine aborted his delivery to Marcus Stoinis after taking the run-up.&nbsp;

Kohli, who was on the non-strikers' end, immediately grounded his bat and started laughing. In a way, he avoided the most popular the controversy of IPL 2019, "Mankading".&nbsp;

Kohli, in a funny gesture, even signalled Narine that his bat was inside the crease.&nbsp;

Shikhar Dhawan, who plays for Delhi franchise in the Indian Premier League, mocked Ravichandran Ashwin after the spinner warned him to stay inside the crease at non-strikers' end during a match between Delhi and Punjab at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday.

Shikhar Dhawan, who plays for Delhi franchise in the Indian Premier League, mocked Ravichandran Ashwin after the spinner warned him to stay inside the crease at non-strikers' end during a match between Delhi and Punjab at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Saturday. Punjab skipper Ashwin has remained in the headlines lately for 'Mankading' controversy when he ran out Rajasthan's Jos Buttler, who was at the non-strikers' end, without giving him any warning. Buttler's dismissal during a match between Rajasthan and Punjab triggered a spirit of game debate and left the cricket world divided. Now, Shikhar has taken a jibe at the incident after Ashwin threatened him of 'Mankad' run out in the 13th over. The incident happened when Ashwin aborted his delivery while bowling the fourth ball of the over to give a warning to Dhawan. Shikhar, who can be seen inside the crease in the TV replays, sat on one knee facing the bowler as his immediate reaction on the incident. He even danced being inside the crease at the non-strikers' end when Ashwin was about to release the ball. Watch the video: Shikhar Dhawan is extremely cautious against Ravi Ashwin 😂 #DCvKXIP #IPL2019 pic.twitter.com/WNuZhSkwxe — Deepak Raj Verma (@DeVeDeTr) April 20, 2019 × That's How you troll Mankad-Man Ashwin 😂 @SDhawan25 👌🏼 #DCvKXIP pic.twitter.com/suCwYzj1sI — ਸਤਨਾਮ ਸਿੰਘ ਸੋਹਲ #MI (@imSatnam_) April 20, 2019 × Presenting, the troll king Shikhar Dhawan, trolling our mankad king Ravi Ashwin.#IPL2019 #DCvKXIP pic.twitter.com/w7hredT2a9 — Ryuk (@dodginghumans) April 20, 2019 × Recently, Bangalore's skipper Virat Kohli was spotted making fun of the "Mankad" run out during an IPL match against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team on Friday. The incident happened in the 18th over when spinner Sunil Narine aborted his delivery to Marcus Stoinis after taking the run-up. Kohli, who was on the non-strikers' end, immediately grounded his bat and started laughing. In a way, he avoided the most popular the controversy of IPL 2019, "Mankading". Kohli, in a funny gesture, even signalled Narine that his bat was inside the crease.

Shikhar Dhawan reacts derisively when Ashwin tries to 'Mankad' him

After Jonny Bairstow's and David Warner's scintillating performance, Hyderabad <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-ipl-2019-match-38-sunrisers-hyderabad-vs-kolkata-knight-riders-212276">defeated Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata by nine wickets</a> with five overs remaining in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.&nbsp;

With the win, Hyderabad are now at number fourth position on the points table with 10 points in nine games they have played so far.&nbsp;

The openers Warner and Bairstow gave a steady start to the team in their 160-run chase at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.&nbsp;

Bairstow scored and unbeaten 80 runs off 43 balls and his innings included seven 4s and four 6s. His strike was 186.05.&nbsp;

On the other hand, David Warner scored 67 runs off 38 balls before losing his wicket to Kolkata's Harry Gurney.&nbsp;

Earlier, young left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed grabbed three wickets in an impressive spell to help Hyderabad restrict Kolkata 159 for 8.&nbsp;

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For his outstanding performance, he was awarded with the man of the match award.&nbsp;

The 21-year-old speedster removed Sunil Narine (25 off 7 balls), who was looking dangerous in his first spell and then came back to dismiss Shubman Gill (3) and Chris Lynn (51) in his corresponding spells to keep Kolkata in check.&nbsp;

Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with the figures of 2/35 while leg-spinner Rashid Khan (1/23) and seamer Sandeep Sharma (1/37) took a wicket apiece with the Hyderabad's bowlers making life difficult for the Kolkata batsmen.&nbsp;

For Kolkata, Lynn was the top-scored with a dogged 47-ball 51. Rinku Singh was the other notable contributor with a 25-ball 30.

Put in to bat, Lynn and Sunil Narine took the opposition to the cleaners. Both openers hitting boundaries of their first balls. The duo quickly stitched a 42-run partnership before Ahmed dismissed Narine in the third over. &nbsp;

Narine's blistering innings of 24 runs off eight balls was laced with three boundaries and two maximums.&nbsp;

With the wicket of Narine, the momentum shifted in Hyderabad's favour. In Khaleel's next over, he dismissed Gill (3). Nitish Rana (11) and captain Dinesh Karthik (6) also returned to the dressing room in quick succession.&nbsp;

Rinku and Lynn shared a 51-run stand for the fifth wicket to stabilise the innings before Sandeep Sharma dismissed the 21-year-old Indian. Big-hitter Andre Russel scored 15 off 9 balls. &nbsp;

He hit two sixes off Kumar before the right-arm seamer dismissed the Jamaican in the penultimate over.

After Jonny Bairstow's and David Warner's scintillating performance, Hyderabad defeated Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata by nine wickets with five overs remaining in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

After Jonny Bairstow's and David Warner's scintillating performance, Hyderabad defeated Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata by nine wickets with five overs remaining in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday. With the win, Hyderabad are now at number fourth position on the points table with 10 points in nine games they have played so far. The openers Warner and Bairstow gave a steady start to the team in their 160-run chase at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Bairstow scored and unbeaten 80 runs off 43 balls and his innings included seven 4s and four 6s. His strike was 186.05. On the other hand, David Warner scored 67 runs off 38 balls before losing his wicket to Kolkata's Harry Gurney. Earlier, young left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed grabbed three wickets in an impressive spell to help Hyderabad restrict Kolkata 159 for 8. A look at the Points Table after Match 38 of the #VIVOIPL. pic.twitter.com/T4nTWEgV09 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 21, 2019 × For his outstanding performance, he was awarded with the man of the match award. The 21-year-old speedster removed Sunil Narine (25 off 7 balls), who was looking dangerous in his first spell and then came back to dismiss Shubman Gill (3) and Chris Lynn (51) in his corresponding spells to keep Kolkata in check. Senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar returned with the figures of 2/35 while leg-spinner Rashid Khan (1/23) and seamer Sandeep Sharma (1/37) took a wicket apiece with the Hyderabad's bowlers making life difficult for the Kolkata batsmen. For Kolkata, Lynn was the top-scored with a dogged 47-ball 51. Rinku Singh was the other notable contributor with a 25-ball 30. Put in to bat, Lynn and Sunil Narine took the opposition to the cleaners. Both openers hitting boundaries of their first balls. The duo quickly stitched a 42-run partnership before Ahmed dismissed Narine in the third over. Narine's blistering innings of 24 runs off eight balls was laced with three boundaries and two maximums. With the wicket of Narine, the momentum shifted in Hyderabad's favour. In Khaleel's next over, he dismissed Gill (3). Nitish Rana (11) and captain Dinesh Karthik (6) also returned to the dressing room in quick succession. Rinku and Lynn shared a 51-run stand for the fifth wicket to stabilise the innings before Sandeep Sharma dismissed the 21-year-old Indian. Big-hitter Andre Russel scored 15 off 9 balls. He hit two sixes off Kumar before the right-arm seamer dismissed the Jamaican in the penultimate over.

IPL 2019: Hyderabad register a nine-wicket victory over Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata

Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin has been fined for maintaining slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-delhi-vanquish-punjab-by-five-wickets-212180">Shreyas Iyer-led&nbsp;Delhi</a> on Saturday.&nbsp;

Ashwin has been fined INR 12 lakh and became the fourth&nbsp;captain to be fined for slow over-rate in&nbsp;IPL 2019 after Mumbai's Rohit Sharma, Bangalore's Virat Kohli and Rajasthan's former skipper Ajinkya Rahane.&nbsp;

The official website of IPL stated, "As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Mr. Ashwin was fined Rs 12 lakh."

In the match,&nbsp;Delhi defeated Punjab by five wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Saturday.

Chasing a target of 164, Delhi openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw, provided their side a steady start but because of lack of coordination Shaw gave away his wicket when he got run out in the fourth over.

Delhi skipper Shreyas Iyer then came out to bat and both the on-field batters smashed some scintillating shots and formed a 92-run partnership before Dhawan gave a simple catch to R Ashwin off Hardus Viljoen's delivery and brought his 56-run inning to an end.

Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin has been fined for maintaining slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi on Saturday.

Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin has been fined for maintaining slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League match against Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi on Saturday. Ashwin has been fined INR 12 lakh and became the fourth captain to be fined for slow over-rate in IPL 2019 after Mumbai's Rohit Sharma, Bangalore's Virat Kohli and Rajasthan's former skipper Ajinkya Rahane. The official website of IPL stated, "As it was his team’s first offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Mr. Ashwin was fined Rs 12 lakh." In the match, Delhi defeated Punjab by five wickets in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Saturday. Chasing a target of 164, Delhi openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw, provided their side a steady start but because of lack of coordination Shaw gave away his wicket when he got run out in the fourth over. Delhi skipper Shreyas Iyer then came out to bat and both the on-field batters smashed some scintillating shots and formed a 92-run partnership before Dhawan gave a simple catch to R Ashwin off Hardus Viljoen's delivery and brought his 56-run inning to an end.

Ravichandran Ashwin fined for Punjab's slow over-rate

Bangalore eked out a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-ipl-2019-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-211863">10-run win over Kolkata</a> for only their second success of the season after Andre Russell and Nitish Rana nearly pulled off the impossible in the Indian Premier League on Friday.&nbsp;

Needing 113 runs off the last six overs, Russell (65 off 25) and Rana (85 not out off 46) almost got their team over the line but Moeen Ali managed to defend 24 in the final over.&nbsp;

The tense climax came after Virat Kohli smashed 100 off 58 balls for his fifth century in the IPL and first this season. Bangalore hammered 91 runs off the last five overs to reach 213 for four, their highest total this year.&nbsp;

Ali's 66 off 28 while batting alongside Kohli also proved crucial for Bangalore's cause as they finally managed to defend.&nbsp;

Watch: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-virat-kohlis-hilarious-reaction-after-avoiding-mankad-run-out-against-kolkata-211920">Virat Kohli's hilarious reaction after avoiding 'Mankad' run out against Kolkata</a>&nbsp;

The win keeps Bangalore mathematically alive in the tournament while Kolkata suffered their fourth loss in as many games.&nbsp;

Following a Kohli special, it was the turn of swing king Dale Steyn to land some body blows on the opposition. Playing his first game of the season after having come in as a replacement, the South African great removed Chris Lynn and Shubman Gill to leave Kolkata reeling at 33 for three in five overs.

Russell tried his best to pull off another improbable chase for Kolkata in the company of Nitish Rana but this time it wasn't to be.&nbsp;

Earlier, it was Ali who gave the much-needed oxygen to their innings, smashing six sixes and five fours to seize momentum after a slow start. Kohli and Ali shared 90 runs off 43 balls and there was no looking back after Ali's assault.

The match swung in the 16th over when Kuldeep Yadav bled 27 runs with Ali going berserk, smashing the star India spinner for three sixes and two boundaries. The chinaman ended with figures of 1/59 in four overs.

Kohli, who scored his first 50 off 40 balls, changed gears in the second half of his innings. Such was his domination that Kohli took just 17 balls for his second fifty.

Put in, Bangalore got off to an ordinary start and the absence of AB de Villiers, who was indisposed following dehydration, was felt very much.

Kohli mistimed the ball with a couple of inside-edges to the boundary, while his left-handed opening parter Parthiv Patel (11 off 11) had a hit-and-miss stay before falling to Sunil Narine inside the powerplay.&nbsp;

Bangalore eked out a 10-run win over Kolkata for only their second success of the season after Andre Russell and Nitish Rana nearly pulled off the impossible in the Indian Premier League on Friday.

Bangalore eked out a 10-run win over Kolkata for only their second success of the season after Andre Russell and Nitish Rana nearly pulled off the impossible in the Indian Premier League on Friday. Needing 113 runs off the last six overs, Russell (65 off 25) and Rana (85 not out off 46) almost got their team over the line but Moeen Ali managed to defend 24 in the final over. The tense climax came after Virat Kohli smashed 100 off 58 balls for his fifth century in the IPL and first this season. Bangalore hammered 91 runs off the last five overs to reach 213 for four, their highest total this year. Ali's 66 off 28 while batting alongside Kohli also proved crucial for Bangalore's cause as they finally managed to defend. Watch: Virat Kohli's hilarious reaction after avoiding 'Mankad' run out against Kolkata The win keeps Bangalore mathematically alive in the tournament while Kolkata suffered their fourth loss in as many games. Following a Kohli special, it was the turn of swing king Dale Steyn to land some body blows on the opposition. Playing his first game of the season after having come in as a replacement, the South African great removed Chris Lynn and Shubman Gill to leave Kolkata reeling at 33 for three in five overs. Russell tried his best to pull off another improbable chase for Kolkata in the company of Nitish Rana but this time it wasn't to be. Earlier, it was Ali who gave the much-needed oxygen to their innings, smashing six sixes and five fours to seize momentum after a slow start. Kohli and Ali shared 90 runs off 43 balls and there was no looking back after Ali's assault. The match swung in the 16th over when Kuldeep Yadav bled 27 runs with Ali going berserk, smashing the star India spinner for three sixes and two boundaries. The chinaman ended with figures of 1/59 in four overs. Kohli, who scored his first 50 off 40 balls, changed gears in the second half of his innings. Such was his domination that Kohli took just 17 balls for his second fifty. Put in, Bangalore got off to an ordinary start and the absence of AB de Villiers, who was indisposed following dehydration, was felt very much. Kohli mistimed the ball with a couple of inside-edges to the boundary, while his left-handed opening parter Parthiv Patel (11 off 11) had a hit-and-miss stay before falling to Sunil Narine inside the powerplay.

IPL 2019: Bangalore mathematically alive in tournament after defeating Kolkata by 10 runs

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<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-steve-smith-replaces-ajinkya-rahane-as-rajasthans-captain-212026">Steve Smith</a>-led Rajasthan <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-ipl-2019-match-36-rajasthan-royals-vs-mumbai-indians-at-sawai-mansingh-stadium-212022">defeated Mumbai by five wickets</a> in an Indian Premier League match at their home turf on Saturday. It's Rajasthan's third win of the season.&nbsp;

Australian cricketer Smith, who replaced Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of Rajasthan franchise, played skipper's knock to achieve the target set by Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai.&nbsp;

Smith scored an unbeaten 59 off 48 and he was well supported by Riyan Parag (43) and Sanju Samson (35). &nbsp;

For his match-winning knock, Smith won Man of the Match award.

While reciving the award, he said, "I haven't contributed as much as I would've liked through the tournament and it feels really nice to have gotten the boys over the line."

"Hopefully we can carry it forward from here," he added.&nbsp;

Earlier, batting first, Mumbai put up a decent 161 for 5 against thanks to Quinton de Kock's splendid knock. &nbsp;&nbsp;

De Kock smashed 65 off 47 balls with six fours and two sixes, adding 97 runs off 68 balls for the second wicket with Suryakumar Yadav (34 off 33 balls) that helped MI total gain a semblance of respectability.&nbsp;

Reinstated as skipper in place of Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith introduced leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal (2/21 in 4 overs) in the third over. &nbsp;

He deceived rival skipper Rohit Sharma( 5), who stepped out only to offer a return catch after failing to read a googly. &nbsp;

Gopal could have got rid of De Kock off the last ball of the over but Jofra Archer dropped a difficult chance at long on.&nbsp;

Making most out of this reprieve De Kock helped his team reach 50-run mark in 6.5 overs.&nbsp;

He reached his own half-century in 34 balls and his partnership with Suryakumar was broken when latter was caught in deep off Stuart Binny in the 14th over.&nbsp;

A few balls later Quinton de Kock too was holed out in long-on as Hardik Pandya and Pollard joined forces with scorboard reading 112 for 3 in 15 overs.&nbsp;

Pollard(10 runs 7 balls) was dropped by Archer once again. Hardik played another of his cameos scoring 23 off 15 balls.

Steve Smith-led Rajasthan defeated Mumbai by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match at their home turf on Saturday. It's Rajasthan's third win of the season.

Steve Smith-led Rajasthan defeated Mumbai by five wickets in an Indian Premier League match at their home turf on Saturday. It's Rajasthan's third win of the season. Australian cricketer Smith, who replaced Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of Rajasthan franchise, played skipper's knock to achieve the target set by Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai. Smith scored an unbeaten 59 off 48 and he was well supported by Riyan Parag (43) and Sanju Samson (35). For his match-winning knock, Smith won Man of the Match award. While reciving the award, he said, "I haven't contributed as much as I would've liked through the tournament and it feels really nice to have gotten the boys over the line." "Hopefully we can carry it forward from here," he added. Earlier, batting first, Mumbai put up a decent 161 for 5 against thanks to Quinton de Kock's splendid knock. De Kock smashed 65 off 47 balls with six fours and two sixes, adding 97 runs off 68 balls for the second wicket with Suryakumar Yadav (34 off 33 balls) that helped MI total gain a semblance of respectability. Reinstated as skipper in place of Ajinkya Rahane, Steve Smith introduced leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal (2/21 in 4 overs) in the third over. He deceived rival skipper Rohit Sharma( 5), who stepped out only to offer a return catch after failing to read a googly. Gopal could have got rid of De Kock off the last ball of the over but Jofra Archer dropped a difficult chance at long on. Making most out of this reprieve De Kock helped his team reach 50-run mark in 6.5 overs. He reached his own half-century in 34 balls and his partnership with Suryakumar was broken when latter was caught in deep off Stuart Binny in the 14th over. A few balls later Quinton de Kock too was holed out in long-on as Hardik Pandya and Pollard joined forces with scorboard reading 112 for 3 in 15 overs. Pollard(10 runs 7 balls) was dropped by Archer once again. Hardik played another of his cameos scoring 23 off 15 balls.

IPL 2019: Steve Smith-led Rajasthan beat Mumbai by 5 wickets

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has replaced&nbsp;Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of Rajasthan franchise in the Indian Premier League tournament ahead of their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-ipl-2019-match-36-rajasthan-royals-vs-mumbai-indians-at-sawai-mansingh-stadium-212022">match against Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai</a> on Saturday.&nbsp;

At the time of toss, Smith said, "Ajinkya has done a terrific job in the last one and a half year and the team management thinks there's a need for a change."

"I have done a bit of leadership in the IPL with a bit of success, hopefully, I can lead the team well," he added.&nbsp;

Smith, who&nbsp;is back in action after serving a one-year ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, has served the Rajasthan team as skipper earlier.&nbsp;

Rajasthan have lost six out of their eight games, need to win at least five of their remaining six matches to have any chance of making the playoffs.

Smith was also named captain before the start of the 2018 edition but in the wake of the ball-tampering incident, it was decided that Rahane would lead the team in the Australian's forced absence.

"Rajasthan Royals will be led by the Australian batsman Steven Smith for the upcoming matches of the IPL. Ajinkya Rahane did a fantastic job in leading the team to the playoffs last year, however, the franchise now thinks a fresh approach is needed to bring their 2019 campaign back on track.&nbsp;

"Steve has always been part of the leadership team within RR and Rahane will continue to be a key voice in the side, therefore the Royals see this as a small restructuring process to secure the results required to move up the table," said the team in a statement.&nbsp;

However, Smith is expected to be available until May 1 but by then, the team would have played majority of its league games.&nbsp;

Star players Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler would also be leaving next week to join England's World Cup camp.&nbsp;

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has replaced Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of Rajasthan franchise in the Indian Premier League tournament ahead of their match against Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai on Saturday.

Australian cricketer Steve Smith has replaced Ajinkya Rahane as the captain of Rajasthan franchise in the Indian Premier League tournament ahead of their match against Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai on Saturday. At the time of toss, Smith said, "Ajinkya has done a terrific job in the last one and a half year and the team management thinks there's a need for a change." "I have done a bit of leadership in the IPL with a bit of success, hopefully, I can lead the team well," he added. Smith, who is back in action after serving a one-year ban for his role in the ball-tampering scandal, has served the Rajasthan team as skipper earlier. Rajasthan have lost six out of their eight games, need to win at least five of their remaining six matches to have any chance of making the playoffs. Smith was also named captain before the start of the 2018 edition but in the wake of the ball-tampering incident, it was decided that Rahane would lead the team in the Australian's forced absence. "Rajasthan Royals will be led by the Australian batsman Steven Smith for the upcoming matches of the IPL. Ajinkya Rahane did a fantastic job in leading the team to the playoffs last year, however, the franchise now thinks a fresh approach is needed to bring their 2019 campaign back on track. "Steve has always been part of the leadership team within RR and Rahane will continue to be a key voice in the side, therefore the Royals see this as a small restructuring process to secure the results required to move up the table," said the team in a statement. However, Smith is expected to be available until May 1 but by then, the team would have played majority of its league games. Star players Ben Stokes and Jos Buttler would also be leaving next week to join England's World Cup camp.

IPL 2019: Steve Smith replaces Ajinkya Rahane as Rajasthan's captain

Bangalore's skipper Virat Kohli was spotted making fun of the "Mankad" run out during an Indian Premier League match <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/live-updates-ipl-2019-kolkata-knight-riders-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-211863">against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata</a> team on Friday at the Eden Garden Stadium.&nbsp;

The incident happened in the 18th over when spinner Sunil Narine aborted his delivery to Marcus Stoinis after taking the run-up.&nbsp;

Kohli, who was on the non-strikers' end, immediately grounded his bat and started laughing. In a way, he avoided the most popular the controversy of IPL 2019, "Mankading".&nbsp;

Kohli, in a funny gesture,&nbsp;even signalled Narine that his bat was inside the crease.&nbsp;

The ongoing edition of IPL has been shadowed by 'Mankading' controversy when Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin ran out Rajasthan's Jos Buttler, who was at the non-strikers' end, without giving him any warning.&nbsp;

Buttler's dismissal during a match between Rajasthan and Punjab triggered a spirit of game debate and left the cricket world divided.&nbsp;

While batting first, Bangalore posted a mammoth score of 213 runs at the Eden Gardens stadium thanks to Kohli's splendid century.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli smashed his first century of the season after Moeen Ali's blistering knock as Bangalore amassed 213 for four against Kolkata.&nbsp;

The Indian skipper paced his innings brilliantly and got out on the last ball of the innings for a 58-ball 100, his fifth in the IPL.

Bangalore scored 91 runs off the last five overs to record their highest total of the season.&nbsp;

Watch Kohli's funny video, when he avoids 'Mankading':&nbsp;

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It was Ali who gave the much needed oxygen to their innings, smashing six sixes and five fours to seize momentum after a slow start. Kohli and Ali shared 90 runs off 43 balls and there was no looking back after Ali's assault.&nbsp;

The match swung in the 16th over when Kuldeep Yadav bled 27 runs with Ali going berserk, smashing the star India spinner for three sixes and two boundaries. The chinaman ended with figures of 1/59 in four overs.&nbsp;

Kohli, who scored his first 50 off 40 balls, changed gears in the second half of his innings. Such was his domination that Kohli took just 17 balls for his second fifty.&nbsp;

Bangalore got off to an ordinary start and the absence of AB de Villiers, who was indisposed following dehydration, was felt very much.&nbsp;

Bangalore's skipper Virat Kohli was spotted making fun of the "Mankad" run out during an Indian Premier League match against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team on Friday at the Eden Garden Stadium.

Bangalore's skipper Virat Kohli was spotted making fun of the "Mankad" run out during an Indian Premier League match against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team on Friday at the Eden Garden Stadium. The incident happened in the 18th over when spinner Sunil Narine aborted his delivery to Marcus Stoinis after taking the run-up. Kohli, who was on the non-strikers' end, immediately grounded his bat and started laughing. In a way, he avoided the most popular the controversy of IPL 2019, "Mankading". Kohli, in a funny gesture, even signalled Narine that his bat was inside the crease. The ongoing edition of IPL has been shadowed by 'Mankading' controversy when Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin ran out Rajasthan's Jos Buttler, who was at the non-strikers' end, without giving him any warning. Buttler's dismissal during a match between Rajasthan and Punjab triggered a spirit of game debate and left the cricket world divided. While batting first, Bangalore posted a mammoth score of 213 runs at the Eden Gardens stadium thanks to Kohli's splendid century. Virat Kohli smashed his first century of the season after Moeen Ali's blistering knock as Bangalore amassed 213 for four against Kolkata. The Indian skipper paced his innings brilliantly and got out on the last ball of the innings for a 58-ball 100, his fifth in the IPL. Bangalore scored 91 runs off the last five overs to record their highest total of the season. Watch Kohli's funny video, when he avoids 'Mankading': Missed it live🤣🤣🤣🤣@imVkohli 🤣🤣🙏🙏🤙🤙🤙🤙 pic.twitter.com/7mZyQKFAhF — ŘÎŚHÏ on the wÂy 😎 (@UrsPavanGopal) April 19, 2019 × It was Ali who gave the much needed oxygen to their innings, smashing six sixes and five fours to seize momentum after a slow start. Kohli and Ali shared 90 runs off 43 balls and there was no looking back after Ali's assault. The match swung in the 16th over when Kuldeep Yadav bled 27 runs with Ali going berserk, smashing the star India spinner for three sixes and two boundaries. The chinaman ended with figures of 1/59 in four overs. Kohli, who scored his first 50 off 40 balls, changed gears in the second half of his innings. Such was his domination that Kohli took just 17 balls for his second fifty. Bangalore got off to an ordinary start and the absence of AB de Villiers, who was indisposed following dehydration, was felt very much.

Watch: Virat Kohli's hilarious reaction after avoiding 'Mankad' run out against Kolkata

Mumbai's all-rounder Krunal Pandya feels that the time his younger brother Hardik spent away from the game has helped him become a better cricketer.&nbsp;

Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and a massive controversy following his sexist comments on a popular TV show.

"When he was away from the game due to injury and the other reasons (controversy), he worked a lot on his fitness. We started playing the game together and one thing that I can say that cricket has always been his priority.&nbsp;

"Honestly, there are very few players who have a work ethic like him. His goal is always to improve and if you do that, you become consistent," said Krunal after the Pandya brothers guided <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-dominant-mumbai-defeat-delhi-by-40-runs-211642">Mumbai to a 40-run win over Delhi</a> on Thursday.&nbsp;

Be it spinners or bowlers with express pace, Hardik has developed the ability to hit them out of the park.&nbsp;

"Earlier he used to smash spinners, now he is also doing the same to pacers. He worked on that area during the off time he got and he has gotten the desired results," said Krunal.&nbsp;

"What like I most about is never give up attitude. Every year, he is adding something or the other to his game. In fact, I have also a learnt a lot from him."

Hardik (32 off 15) and Krunal (37 off 26) had amassed 51 off last 18 balls to propel Mumbai to 168 for five against Delhi.

Krunal said the extra 20 runs in the death overs made all the difference on a difficult Kotla wicket.

"I guess while batting it was a very tricky wicket. When I went inside and when Hardik came in we were not aiming for 170, we thought 145 was a good total on this wicket. The way Hardik batted, it changed the momentum for us and we ended up with those extra runs," he said.

"While bowling we knew how the wicket would behave and our bowlers knew to how to bowl on it."

While bowling, Krunal, who picked up the wicket of Colin Munro, also tried to bowl with a slingshot action like Kedar Jadhav.

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"The way T20 is going, you have to keep coming up with something new. The batsmen are hitting sixes from ball one and Rishabh (Pant) was batting, so I thought it was a good time to try something new," said Krunal.

Mumbai's all-rounder Krunal Pandya feels that the time his younger brother Hardik spent away from the game has helped him become a better cricketer. Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and a massive controversy following his sexist comments on a popular TV show.

Mumbai's all-rounder Krunal Pandya feels that the time his younger brother Hardik spent away from the game has helped him become a better cricketer. Hardik seems to be in menacing form with the bat ahead of the World Cup, having overcome a back injury and a massive controversy following his sexist comments on a popular TV show. "When he was away from the game due to injury and the other reasons (controversy), he worked a lot on his fitness. We started playing the game together and one thing that I can say that cricket has always been his priority. "Honestly, there are very few players who have a work ethic like him. His goal is always to improve and if you do that, you become consistent," said Krunal after the Pandya brothers guided Mumbai to a 40-run win over Delhi on Thursday. Be it spinners or bowlers with express pace, Hardik has developed the ability to hit them out of the park. "Earlier he used to smash spinners, now he is also doing the same to pacers. He worked on that area during the off time he got and he has gotten the desired results," said Krunal. "What like I most about is never give up attitude. Every year, he is adding something or the other to his game. In fact, I have also a learnt a lot from him." Hardik (32 off 15) and Krunal (37 off 26) had amassed 51 off last 18 balls to propel Mumbai to 168 for five against Delhi. Krunal said the extra 20 runs in the death overs made all the difference on a difficult Kotla wicket. "I guess while batting it was a very tricky wicket. When I went inside and when Hardik came in we were not aiming for 170, we thought 145 was a good total on this wicket. The way Hardik batted, it changed the momentum for us and we ended up with those extra runs," he said. "While bowling we knew how the wicket would behave and our bowlers knew to how to bowl on it." While bowling, Krunal, who picked up the wicket of Colin Munro, also tried to bowl with a slingshot action like Kedar Jadhav. The @mipaltan are now on the No.2 position in the #VIVOIPL points table after Match 34. pic.twitter.com/8gIxcufL8g — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 18, 2019 × "The way T20 is going, you have to keep coming up with something new. The batsmen are hitting sixes from ball one and Rishabh (Pant) was batting, so I thought it was a good time to try something new," said Krunal.

Hardik has become a better cricketer after forced break: Krunal Pandya

Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team will clash with Virat's Bangalore at the Eden Gardens Stadium.

IPL 2019: Virat Kohli-led Bangalore team to clash with Karthik's Kolkata at Eden

Suresh Raina said that Chennai's regular captain <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=ms+dhoni">Mahendra Singh Dhoni</a> might play the next game against Virat Kohli-led Bangalore on Sunday.&nbsp;

In the absence of Dhoni, Raina led&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-clinical-hyderabad-defeat-chennai-by-six-wickets-211280">Chennai's six-wicket defeat</a> by Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League clash on Wednesday.&nbsp;

During the post-match presentation, Raina said, "He (Dhoni) is feeling better. His back was stiff and might play the next game."

Chennai have won seven of its eight matches this season and Raina believes that it was wake up call for the entire team.&nbsp;

"I think it is a very good wake up call."&nbsp;

"I think we didn't put a decent score on the board and kept losing wickets. We lost too many wickets in between and that's why it cost us the game. &nbsp;

"We should have looked for partnerships and should have rotated our strike better. Hence, we were 30 runs short," Raina said.&nbsp;

Dhoni was rested after he suffered a back spasm during Chennai's previous game against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team.&nbsp;

It was for the first time in nine years, Chennai played a match with their skipper MS Dhoni. He has played 121 matches in a row before missing the match against Hyderabad.&nbsp;

In the match, Hyderabad displayed a clinical performance to defeat Chennai by six wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.&nbsp;

With this win, Hyderabad has now moved on to the fifth position in the league standings whereas Chennai are still placed at the pole position.

Chasing a modest total of 133, Hyderabad got off to a flying start as their opener David Warner hammered the visitors for regular boundaries.&nbsp;

Suresh Raina said that Chennai's regular captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni might play the next game against Virat Kohli-led Bangalore on Sunday. In the absence of Dhoni, Raina led Chennai's six-wicket defeat by Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League clash on Wednesday.

Suresh Raina said that Chennai's regular captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni might play the next game against Virat Kohli-led Bangalore on Sunday. In the absence of Dhoni, Raina led Chennai's six-wicket defeat by Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League clash on Wednesday. During the post-match presentation, Raina said, "He (Dhoni) is feeling better. His back was stiff and might play the next game." Chennai have won seven of its eight matches this season and Raina believes that it was wake up call for the entire team. "I think it is a very good wake up call." "I think we didn't put a decent score on the board and kept losing wickets. We lost too many wickets in between and that's why it cost us the game. "We should have looked for partnerships and should have rotated our strike better. Hence, we were 30 runs short," Raina said. Dhoni was rested after he suffered a back spasm during Chennai's previous game against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team. It was for the first time in nine years, Chennai played a match with their skipper MS Dhoni. He has played 121 matches in a row before missing the match against Hyderabad. In the match, Hyderabad displayed a clinical performance to defeat Chennai by six wickets at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. With this win, Hyderabad has now moved on to the fifth position in the league standings whereas Chennai are still placed at the pole position. Chasing a modest total of 133, Hyderabad got off to a flying start as their opener David Warner hammered the visitors for regular boundaries.

Losing to Hyderabad 'a good wake up call': Suresh Raina

Separated by only net-run rate, both the teams have played 8 games each and have registered five wins and three losses separately.

IPL 2019: Rishabh Pant in focus as confident Delhi eye home gains against Mumbai

Rishabh Pant's exclusion from India's World Cup squad could prove to be a big gain for Delhi in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a>, the franchise's head coach Ricky Ponting has said.

Dinesh Karthik pipped young Pant to the second wicketkeeper's spot in India's World Cup squad, which was announced on Monday.

With former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni the undisputed first-choice wicketkeeper, India's selectors preferred Karthik's experience to the raw aggression of the 21-year-old Pant.

"I had a quick chat with him (Pant) on Monday night, and he seems to have taken it quite well," Australia's former World Cup-winning captain Ponting told reporters.

"He is obviously disappointed as he would have loved to be in the squad as a lot of other players would have as well. But the thing with him that he has to remember and we all have to remember is that he is still pretty young.

"He will have the opportunity to potentially play in three or four more World Cups over the course of his career."

Famed for his swashbuckling batting, Pant impressed in the test series in England and Australia and is perceived as a long-term replacement for Dhoni when the 37-year-old decides to quit limited-overs formats.

Ponting advised Pant to take the World Cup snub positively and concentrate on scoring heavily for his IPL franchise.

"But what might be a negative thing for him to not get picked in the Indian team, might turn out to be a very positive thing for the Delhi Capitals as he can totally focus on playing his best cricket for us," Ponting said.

"Like I said a few games ago, he is a match-winner and I’m sure he will come back strongly to win more matches for us. It is important that he focuses on the little things on the field that make him a really good player for us.

"There is nothing he can do now to get into that World Cup team, but he can definitely help the Delhi Capitals win some matches in the coming days which will help him boost his confidence for the future as well."

Pant's team are currently second in the IPL standings with 10 points from nine matches while champions Chennai top the leaderboard with 14 from 10.

Rishabh Pant's exclusion from India's World Cup squad could prove to be a big gain for Delhi in the ongoing Indian Premier League, the franchise's head coach Ricky Ponting has said.

Rishabh Pant's exclusion from India's World Cup squad could prove to be a big gain for Delhi in the ongoing Indian Premier League, the franchise's head coach Ricky Ponting has said. Dinesh Karthik pipped young Pant to the second wicketkeeper's spot in India's World Cup squad, which was announced on Monday. With former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni the undisputed first-choice wicketkeeper, India's selectors preferred Karthik's experience to the raw aggression of the 21-year-old Pant. "I had a quick chat with him (Pant) on Monday night, and he seems to have taken it quite well," Australia's former World Cup-winning captain Ponting told reporters. "He is obviously disappointed as he would have loved to be in the squad as a lot of other players would have as well. But the thing with him that he has to remember and we all have to remember is that he is still pretty young. "He will have the opportunity to potentially play in three or four more World Cups over the course of his career." Famed for his swashbuckling batting, Pant impressed in the test series in England and Australia and is perceived as a long-term replacement for Dhoni when the 37-year-old decides to quit limited-overs formats. Ponting advised Pant to take the World Cup snub positively and concentrate on scoring heavily for his IPL franchise. "But what might be a negative thing for him to not get picked in the Indian team, might turn out to be a very positive thing for the Delhi Capitals as he can totally focus on playing his best cricket for us," Ponting said. "Like I said a few games ago, he is a match-winner and I’m sure he will come back strongly to win more matches for us. It is important that he focuses on the little things on the field that make him a really good player for us. "There is nothing he can do now to get into that World Cup team, but he can definitely help the Delhi Capitals win some matches in the coming days which will help him boost his confidence for the future as well." Pant's team are currently second in the IPL standings with 10 points from nine matches while champions Chennai top the leaderboard with 14 from 10.

Ricky Ponting hopes Pant's India snub will benefit Delhi in IPL

Former Australian fast bowler Brett Lee on Wednesday said India has finally got a potent pace attack and more quick bowlers are cropping up and further strengthening fast-bowling department. Lee made the comments at a promotional event in India's western Mumbai city.

Australia great Lee awestruck by India's fast bowling tribe

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/lenders-reject-jet-airways-request-for-rs-400-crore-emergency-funding-sources-211192">Lenders reject Jet Airways funding request, flights grounded: Sources</a>

Cash-strapped Jet Airways which had requested for Rs 400 crore funding from banks as a form of "emergency liquidity support" has been rejected, PTI sources said.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/firmly-oppose-forcing-new-resolution-through-unsc-on-masood-azhar-china-211140">Firmly oppose forcing new resolution through UNSC on Masood Azhar: China</a>

China on Wednesday dismissed reports that it had been served an ultimatum until April 23 by the US, UK and France to lift its "technical hold" on designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist but claimed that the vexed issue is moving towards settlement.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/madras-high-court-upholds-election-commissions-decision-to-cancel-vellore-lok-sabha-polls-211196">Madras High Court upholds EC decision to cancel Vellore Lok Sabha polls</a>

Madras High Court today upheld the decision of Election Commission of India to cancel the election to Vellore Lok Sabha constituency.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/joko-widodo-leading-in-early-count-in-indonesia-pollsters-211136">Joko Widodo leading in early count in Indonesia: Pollsters</a>

Indonesia's Joko Widodo was on track to be re-elected leader of the world's third-biggest democracy with pollsters giving him a wide lead over rival Prabowo Subianto, a firebrand ex-general, hours after voting closed Wednesday across the 17,000-island archipelago.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/england-name-preliminary-world-cup-squad-jofra-archer-left-out-211187">IPL 2019 hero Jofra Archer left out as England name preliminary World Cup squad</a>

England have not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland.

 
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Lenders reject Jet Airways funding request, flights grounded: Sources Cash-strapped Jet Airways which had requested for Rs 400 crore funding from banks as a form of "emergency liquidity support" has been rejected, PTI sources said.

Lenders reject Jet Airways funding request, flights grounded: Sources Cash-strapped Jet Airways which had requested for Rs 400 crore funding from banks as a form of "emergency liquidity support" has been rejected, PTI sources said. Firmly oppose forcing new resolution through UNSC on Masood Azhar: China China on Wednesday dismissed reports that it had been served an ultimatum until April 23 by the US, UK and France to lift its "technical hold" on designating Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a global terrorist but claimed that the vexed issue is moving towards settlement. Madras High Court upholds EC decision to cancel Vellore Lok Sabha polls Madras High Court today upheld the decision of Election Commission of India to cancel the election to Vellore Lok Sabha constituency. Joko Widodo leading in early count in Indonesia: Pollsters Indonesia's Joko Widodo was on track to be re-elected leader of the world's third-biggest democracy with pollsters giving him a wide lead over rival Prabowo Subianto, a firebrand ex-general, hours after voting closed Wednesday across the 17,000-island archipelago. IPL 2019 hero Jofra Archer left out as England name preliminary World Cup squad England have not picked uncapped all-rounder Jofra Archer in a preliminary 15-man World Cup squad but have named him in squads for the warm-up games against Pakistan and Ireland.

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An all-round Punjab defeated Rajasthan by 12 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) here at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. With this win, Punjab has now moved to the fourth position in the league standings whereas Rajasthan is placed at the seventh position.

Chasing a target of 183, Rajasthan got off to a fiery start as their openers Jos Buttler and Rahul Tripathi hammered the hosts for regular boundaries.

But Rajasthan faced a big setback when their star player Buttler (23) was dismissed by the debutant Arshdeep Singh in the fifth over. Rahul Tripathi and Sanju Samson retrieved the innings for Rajasthan as they stitched together a partnership of 59 runs.&nbsp;

Both the batsmen kept the asking run rate in check and did not allow Punjab to maintain a tight grip on the match by squeezing in tight overs.

Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin provided the team with the much-needed breakthrough, as he clean bowled Samson (27) through the gate in the 12th over of Rajasthan's chase.&nbsp;

After dismissing Samson, the spin duo of Ravi Ashwin and Murugan Ashwin choked the run flow and Rajasthan required 61 runs off the final five overs for the win.

Rajasthan's chase derailed in the latter part of the innings as they lost both Tripathi (50) and big hitter Ashton Turner (0) in quick succession and the team required 50 runs in the last three overs for the win.&nbsp;

However, Rajasthan were not able to maintain momentum in the final overs as they lost their skipper Ajinkya Rahane (26) in the penultimate over.

Stuart Binny played a cameo of 33 runs off just six balls but it did not prove enough as Rajasthan finally lost the match by 12 runs.

Earlier, Rajasthan made a big decision of leaving out Steve Smith from their playing XI and they brought in Ashton Turner as his replacement.&nbsp;

After being asked to bat first, Punjab posted 182 runs for the loss of six wickets, owing to the knocks of 52 and 40 by KL Rahul and David Miller respectively.

Punjab got off a steady start as both openers Chris Gayle and Rahul put up an opening stand of 38 runs before Jofra Archer sent the big hitter Gayle (30) back to the pavilion, as he had him caught at the hands of the wicket-keeper Sanju Samson.

Mayank Agarwal who came out to bat at number three, started to play with an aggressive mindset from the start but Agarwal (26) perished in the 9th over of the innings as he was dismissed by Ish Sodhi and Punjab was reduced to 67 for two.

Rahul, who had a slow start to his innings, increased the tempo of his game to ensure Punjab keeps scoring at a good pace and he was given full support by Miller at the other end.&nbsp;

Both Rahul and Miller stitched a partnership of 85 runs, which saw them smashing Sodhi and Jaydev Unadkat for 39 runs in the 14th and 15th over of the innings.

In the 17th over, Archer had rattled the stumps of Miller, but the bowler had overstepped the line; a no-ball was called and this came as a big reprieve for Punjab.&nbsp;

However, Punjab was not able to capitalise on this opportunity as they lost a flurry of wickets in the death overs. Rahul (52), Nicholas Pooran (5), Mandeep Singh (0) and Miller (40) all departed in quick succession.&nbsp;

Punjab's skipper Ashwin played a cameo of 17 runs off just four deliveries, allowing Punjab to post 182 runs in the allotted twenty overs.

Rajasthan will next play against Mumbai whereas Punjab will face Delhi on April 20.

An all-round Punjab defeated Rajasthan by 12 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) here at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. With this win, Punjab has now moved to the fourth position in the league standings whereas Rajasthan is placed at the seventh position.

An all-round Punjab defeated Rajasthan by 12 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) here at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. With this win, Punjab has now moved to the fourth position in the league standings whereas Rajasthan is placed at the seventh position. Chasing a target of 183, Rajasthan got off to a fiery start as their openers Jos Buttler and Rahul Tripathi hammered the hosts for regular boundaries. But Rajasthan faced a big setback when their star player Buttler (23) was dismissed by the debutant Arshdeep Singh in the fifth over. Rahul Tripathi and Sanju Samson retrieved the innings for Rajasthan as they stitched together a partnership of 59 runs. Both the batsmen kept the asking run rate in check and did not allow Punjab to maintain a tight grip on the match by squeezing in tight overs. Punjab skipper Ravichandran Ashwin provided the team with the much-needed breakthrough, as he clean bowled Samson (27) through the gate in the 12th over of Rajasthan's chase. After dismissing Samson, the spin duo of Ravi Ashwin and Murugan Ashwin choked the run flow and Rajasthan required 61 runs off the final five overs for the win. Rajasthan's chase derailed in the latter part of the innings as they lost both Tripathi (50) and big hitter Ashton Turner (0) in quick succession and the team required 50 runs in the last three overs for the win. However, Rajasthan were not able to maintain momentum in the final overs as they lost their skipper Ajinkya Rahane (26) in the penultimate over. Stuart Binny played a cameo of 33 runs off just six balls but it did not prove enough as Rajasthan finally lost the match by 12 runs. Earlier, Rajasthan made a big decision of leaving out Steve Smith from their playing XI and they brought in Ashton Turner as his replacement. After being asked to bat first, Punjab posted 182 runs for the loss of six wickets, owing to the knocks of 52 and 40 by KL Rahul and David Miller respectively. Punjab got off a steady start as both openers Chris Gayle and Rahul put up an opening stand of 38 runs before Jofra Archer sent the big hitter Gayle (30) back to the pavilion, as he had him caught at the hands of the wicket-keeper Sanju Samson. Mayank Agarwal who came out to bat at number three, started to play with an aggressive mindset from the start but Agarwal (26) perished in the 9th over of the innings as he was dismissed by Ish Sodhi and Punjab was reduced to 67 for two. Rahul, who had a slow start to his innings, increased the tempo of his game to ensure Punjab keeps scoring at a good pace and he was given full support by Miller at the other end. Both Rahul and Miller stitched a partnership of 85 runs, which saw them smashing Sodhi and Jaydev Unadkat for 39 runs in the 14th and 15th over of the innings. In the 17th over, Archer had rattled the stumps of Miller, but the bowler had overstepped the line; a no-ball was called and this came as a big reprieve for Punjab. However, Punjab was not able to capitalise on this opportunity as they lost a flurry of wickets in the death overs. Rahul (52), Nicholas Pooran (5), Mandeep Singh (0) and Miller (40) all departed in quick succession. Punjab's skipper Ashwin played a cameo of 17 runs off just four deliveries, allowing Punjab to post 182 runs in the allotted twenty overs. Rajasthan will next play against Mumbai whereas Punjab will face Delhi on April 20.

IPL 2019: All-round Punjab defeat Rajasthan by 12 runs

Chennai's spinner Imran Tahir said that he took advice from Mahendra Singh Dhoni&nbsp;and followed his plan after he achieved career-best 4 for 27 <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-imran-tahir-suresh-raina-ensure-easy-win-for-chennai-against-kolkata-210382">against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team</a> during an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.&nbsp;

The 40-year-old Tahir gave credit to Dhoni for his splendid bowling and also said that MSD is "helping him&nbsp;a lot".

During the post-match presentation, Tahir said, "I just bowled according to the captain's instructions. It's always beneficial taking advice from Dhoni. He's helping me a lot. It's an absolute pleasure and the credit goes to him."

He further added, "There are few things which he tells me like where I need to bowl, which area and where the guy is going to hit. It's working and I'm just loving it. We are playing good cricket. We respect each other and enjoy each other's success,"&nbsp;

"Those were small things. He tells me like this guy is trying to hit in this area so I bowl accordingly. I am an attacking spinner and want to take wickets and he allows me to bowl that way," Tahir said of Dhoni.&nbsp;

Tahir's career-best spell restricted Kolkata to 161 for 8, Chennai coasted to the target in 19.4 overs as Raina anchored the chase with an unbeaten 58 off 42 balls with seven fours and a six.&nbsp;

Currently, Tahir is the joint leading wicket-taker with Kagiso Rabada with 13 to his tally.&nbsp;

For his brilliant effort, he was awarded Man of the Match award.&nbsp;

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Chennai's spinner Imran Tahir said that he took advice from Mahendra Singh Dhoni and followed his plan after he achieved career-best 4 for 27 against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team during an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens on Sunday.

Chennai's spinner Imran Tahir said that he took advice from Mahendra Singh Dhoni and followed his plan after he achieved career-best 4 for 27 against Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata team during an Indian Premier League match at the Eden Gardens on Sunday. The 40-year-old Tahir gave credit to Dhoni for his splendid bowling and also said that MSD is "helping him a lot". During the post-match presentation, Tahir said, "I just bowled according to the captain's instructions. It's always beneficial taking advice from Dhoni. He's helping me a lot. It's an absolute pleasure and the credit goes to him." He further added, "There are few things which he tells me like where I need to bowl, which area and where the guy is going to hit. It's working and I'm just loving it. We are playing good cricket. We respect each other and enjoy each other's success," "Those were small things. He tells me like this guy is trying to hit in this area so I bowl accordingly. I am an attacking spinner and want to take wickets and he allows me to bowl that way," Tahir said of Dhoni. Tahir's career-best spell restricted Kolkata to 161 for 8, Chennai coasted to the target in 19.4 overs as Raina anchored the chase with an unbeaten 58 off 42 balls with seven fours and a six. Currently, Tahir is the joint leading wicket-taker with Kagiso Rabada with 13 to his tally. For his brilliant effort, he was awarded Man of the Match award. When you receive your award once again and get to learn how to wear the cap yellovingly! #WhistlePodu #Yellove #KKRvCSK 🦁💛 @ImranTahirSA @DJBravo47 pic.twitter.com/nquXsFTiR8 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 14, 2019 × Truly on a purple path is the #ParasakthiExpress! #WhistlePodu #Yellove 💛 pic.twitter.com/fC2n1MJvk6 — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 14, 2019 × "Playing for CSK, one of the best franchises in the world, I've to show people how much I love and respect this team," Tahir concluded.

Imran Tahir: I followed Dhoni's plan and bowled according to his instructions

Cricketer Manoj Tiwary has taken a dig at Kolkata's skipper Dinesh Karthik for promoting himself ahead of Shubman Gill in the batting line up in an Indian Premier League 2019 against Chennai.&nbsp;

In Narine's absence, Shubman Gill was promoted to open the innings and the 19-year-old talented youngster responded with a 39-ball 65 in the previous match.&nbsp;

But in Sunday's match against Chennai that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-imran-tahir-suresh-raina-ensure-easy-win-for-chennai-against-kolkata-210382">Kolkata lost by five wickets</a>, Gill came to bat at number seven and scored 15 runs before losing his wicket to Shardul Thakur.&nbsp;

Dinesh Karthik came to bat at number five after Chris Lynn's wicket and scored 18 runs.&nbsp;

Tiwary posted a series of tweets to question Karthik's decision and asked that "is ShubmanGill playing dis match?"

Tiwary, who had scored the winning runs for the franchise in 2012 in their maiden IPL title victory also said, "Oh now I understand tomorrow is d World Cup selection... Who says it’s a team game?? Sometimes it's quite obvious to d eyes."&nbsp;

Tiwary further wrote, "Wen someone has played a classy innings of 65 runs in d previous game, than I as a cricket fan want that player to play higher up d order especially wen d team has lost a game."

He added, "It's about providing d platform 4 our domestic players to bat higher order ahead of overseas players."

"It's not about who has batted Wher last season or who has been batting at wat position, it's about utilising current form nd touch of a player especially wen ur team has lost a game."&nbsp;

"Decision making has to be correct or else results won’t go in ur favour."

Cricketer Manoj Tiwary has taken a dig at Kolkata's skipper Dinesh Karthik for promoting himself ahead of Shubman Gill in the batting line up in an Indian Premier League 2019 against Chennai.

Cricketer Manoj Tiwary has taken a dig at Kolkata's skipper Dinesh Karthik for promoting himself ahead of Shubman Gill in the batting line up in an Indian Premier League 2019 against Chennai. In Narine's absence, Shubman Gill was promoted to open the innings and the 19-year-old talented youngster responded with a 39-ball 65 in the previous match. But in Sunday's match against Chennai that Kolkata lost by five wickets, Gill came to bat at number seven and scored 15 runs before losing his wicket to Shardul Thakur. Dinesh Karthik came to bat at number five after Chris Lynn's wicket and scored 18 runs. Tiwary posted a series of tweets to question Karthik's decision and asked that "is ShubmanGill playing dis match?" Tiwary, who had scored the winning runs for the franchise in 2012 in their maiden IPL title victory also said, "Oh now I understand tomorrow is d World Cup selection... Who says it’s a team game?? Sometimes it's quite obvious to d eyes." Tiwary further wrote, "Wen someone has played a classy innings of 65 runs in d previous game, than I as a cricket fan want that player to play higher up d order especially wen d team has lost a game." He added, "It's about providing d platform 4 our domestic players to bat higher order ahead of overseas players." "It's not about who has batted Wher last season or who has been batting at wat position, it's about utilising current form nd touch of a player especially wen ur team has lost a game." "Decision making has to be correct or else results won’t go in ur favour."

Manoj Tiwary criticises Dinesh Karthik for promoting himself ahead of Shubman Gill

IPL 2019: Ashwin-led Punjab face Ajinkya Rahane's challenge in Match 32

Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner are likely to leave their respective <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> teams by the end of this month to attend their national training camp from May 2 after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming World Cup.&nbsp;

Smith and Warner are currently playing for Rajasthan and Hyderabad respectively in the IPL after serving their 12-month ban for their role in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket last year.&nbsp;

The two were recalled to the national team after Australia named their 15-member squad for World Cup beginning May 30 in England and Wales.&nbsp;

"The fifteen-player squad for the ICC world cup will assemble in Brisbane for a training camp at the National Cricket Centre on May 2," Cricket Australia said.&nbsp;

"The training camp will include three practice matches between Australia XI and New Zealand XI at Allan Border Field."&nbsp;

While Warner has been in red-hot form for Hyderabad team, holding the orange cap with 400 runs, which includes a century and four fifties, Smith has found the going tough for Rajasthan, having scored just 186 runs in seven matches.&nbsp;

They are likely to miss a couple of matches for their respective franchises, besides the knockout stage in case the teams make it to the playoffs.&nbsp;

Rajasthan will play Bangalore on April 30 before meeting Delhi in their last league game on May 4, while Hyderabad will be up against Mumbai and RCB on May 2 and May 4 respectively.&nbsp;

Seamer Jason Behrendorff and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who were also named in the World Cup squad, are also expected to leave Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively by the end of the month to attend the camp.&nbsp;

While Jason is likely to miss two scheduled Mumbai matches on May 2 and May 5 against SRH and Kolkata, Stoinis might leave a little early considering RCB's dismal run in the IPL this season.&nbsp;

Stoinis played a crucial cameo of 28 runs off 16 balls to help RCB register their first win this season when they defeated Punjab by eight wickets.&nbsp;

RCB will have to win the next seven matches to salvage any chances of making it to the playoffs. The team has just one league match next month against Sunrisers on May 4.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Among others, pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile, who also plays for RCB, has already been ruled out of the IPL following an injury and South Africa's Dale Steyn has been drafted into the squad.&nbsp;

Australia opens their World Cup title defence against Afghanistan on June 1 in Bristol.&nbsp;

Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner are likely to leave their respective Indian Premier League teams by the end of this month to attend their national training camp from May 2 after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming World Cup.

Australian batsmen Steve Smith and David Warner are likely to leave their respective Indian Premier League teams by the end of this month to attend their national training camp from May 2 after being drafted into the squad for the upcoming World Cup. Smith and Warner are currently playing for Rajasthan and Hyderabad respectively in the IPL after serving their 12-month ban for their role in the ball-tampering scandal that rocked Australian cricket last year. The two were recalled to the national team after Australia named their 15-member squad for World Cup beginning May 30 in England and Wales. "The fifteen-player squad for the ICC world cup will assemble in Brisbane for a training camp at the National Cricket Centre on May 2," Cricket Australia said. "The training camp will include three practice matches between Australia XI and New Zealand XI at Allan Border Field." While Warner has been in red-hot form for Hyderabad team, holding the orange cap with 400 runs, which includes a century and four fifties, Smith has found the going tough for Rajasthan, having scored just 186 runs in seven matches. They are likely to miss a couple of matches for their respective franchises, besides the knockout stage in case the teams make it to the playoffs. Rajasthan will play Bangalore on April 30 before meeting Delhi in their last league game on May 4, while Hyderabad will be up against Mumbai and RCB on May 2 and May 4 respectively. Seamer Jason Behrendorff and all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, who were also named in the World Cup squad, are also expected to leave Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore respectively by the end of the month to attend the camp. While Jason is likely to miss two scheduled Mumbai matches on May 2 and May 5 against SRH and Kolkata, Stoinis might leave a little early considering RCB's dismal run in the IPL this season. Stoinis played a crucial cameo of 28 runs off 16 balls to help RCB register their first win this season when they defeated Punjab by eight wickets. RCB will have to win the next seven matches to salvage any chances of making it to the playoffs. The team has just one league match next month against Sunrisers on May 4. Among others, pacer Nathan Coulter-Nile, who also plays for RCB, has already been ruled out of the IPL following an injury and South Africa's Dale Steyn has been drafted into the squad. Australia opens their World Cup title defence against Afghanistan on June 1 in Bristol.

Steve Smith, David Warner likely to miss final stages of IPL

Bangalore defeated Punjab to register their maiden win in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday.

Chasing a total of 174, Bangalore faced an early dent as R Ashwin struck Parthiv Patel (19), bringing in AB de Villiers to share the 22-yards with Virat Kohli.&nbsp;

The duo in the middle added 85 runs for the second wicket to whip off the blurry lines in their winless streak so far.

Kohli welcomed his 37-ball fifty but soon after Mohammed Shami trapped him on a short ball as the Bangalore skipper pulled straight to M Ashwin for 67.&nbsp;

Marcus Stoinis and De Villiers in the middle inched closer to the victory as Bangalore needed 20 runs from 12 balls.

In the penultimate over, Shami conceded 14 runs, including a crucial six from De Villiers, which lead to six runs required from as many balls.&nbsp;

R Ashwin handed the last over duties to Sarfaraz Khan but a determined Stoinis took Bangalore over the line and sealed the first victory for his side from seven games in the league.

Earlier, Chris Gayle's 64-ball 99 not out powered Punjab to post 173 for the loss of four after sent in to bat.

The 'Universe Boss' would have returned for a golden duck off Umesh Yadav in the first over had Bangalore reviewed lbw.&nbsp;

Despite getting a lifeline, Gayle ran out of overs otherwise would have scored his seventh IPL century.

Gayle used different gears for different stages. Punjab had a decent start but Gayle stole 24 runs from Mohammed Siraj to place the host at 60 for the opening wicket.

Bangalore bounced back in the game, for a while, as Yuzvendra Chahal got KL Rahul (18) stumped and later cleaned up Mayank Agarwal (15).&nbsp;

Punjab at 122/4 lost the plot, adding only 32 and saw the departure of Sarfaraz Khan (15) and Sam Curran (1).

Gayle towards the end got another opportunity as Kohli dropped a sitter at long-on. Siraj leaked 11 runs in the last over and Gayle lifted Punjab to a challenging total.

Bangalore will next play against Mumbai on April 15, whereas Punjab will face Rajasthan on April 16.

Brief scores: Bangalore 174/2 (V Kohli 67, AB de Villiers 59*, R Ashwin 1-30) beat Punjab 173/4 (CH Gayle 99*, YS Chahal 2-33) by eight wickets.

Bangalore defeated Punjab to register their maiden win in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a total of 174, Bangalore faced an early dent as R Ashwin struck Parthiv Patel (19), bringing in AB de Villiers to share the 22-yards with Virat Kohli.

Bangalore defeated Punjab to register their maiden win in the 12th edition of the Indian Premier League at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a total of 174, Bangalore faced an early dent as R Ashwin struck Parthiv Patel (19), bringing in AB de Villiers to share the 22-yards with Virat Kohli. The duo in the middle added 85 runs for the second wicket to whip off the blurry lines in their winless streak so far. Kohli welcomed his 37-ball fifty but soon after Mohammed Shami trapped him on a short ball as the Bangalore skipper pulled straight to M Ashwin for 67. Marcus Stoinis and De Villiers in the middle inched closer to the victory as Bangalore needed 20 runs from 12 balls. In the penultimate over, Shami conceded 14 runs, including a crucial six from De Villiers, which lead to six runs required from as many balls. R Ashwin handed the last over duties to Sarfaraz Khan but a determined Stoinis took Bangalore over the line and sealed the first victory for his side from seven games in the league. Earlier, Chris Gayle's 64-ball 99 not out powered Punjab to post 173 for the loss of four after sent in to bat. The 'Universe Boss' would have returned for a golden duck off Umesh Yadav in the first over had Bangalore reviewed lbw. Despite getting a lifeline, Gayle ran out of overs otherwise would have scored his seventh IPL century. Gayle used different gears for different stages. Punjab had a decent start but Gayle stole 24 runs from Mohammed Siraj to place the host at 60 for the opening wicket. Bangalore bounced back in the game, for a while, as Yuzvendra Chahal got KL Rahul (18) stumped and later cleaned up Mayank Agarwal (15). Punjab at 122/4 lost the plot, adding only 32 and saw the departure of Sarfaraz Khan (15) and Sam Curran (1). Gayle towards the end got another opportunity as Kohli dropped a sitter at long-on. Siraj leaked 11 runs in the last over and Gayle lifted Punjab to a challenging total. Bangalore will next play against Mumbai on April 15, whereas Punjab will face Rajasthan on April 16. Brief scores: Bangalore 174/2 (V Kohli 67, AB de Villiers 59*, R Ashwin 1-30) beat Punjab 173/4 (CH Gayle 99*, YS Chahal 2-33) by eight wickets.

IPL 2019: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers guide Bangalore to eight-wicket win over Punjab

Imran Tahir spun a web before Suresh Raina found his mojo back with a half-century as Chennai inched closer towards another Playoff qualification with a five-wicket victory over Kolkata in an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> match on Sunday.&nbsp;

After Tahir's career-best 4 for 27 restricted Kolkata to 161 for 8, Chennai coasted to the target in 19.4 overs as Raina anchored the chase with an unbeaten 58 off 42 balls with seven fours and a six.&nbsp;

Ravindra Jadeja also played an important cameo hitting 31 off 17 balls to pave the way for the team's seventh win in eight games.&nbsp;

Needing 24 runs off the last two overs, Jadeja smashed Harry Gurney for three successive fours to make it just a formality in the last over.&nbsp;

This was the defending champions fourth win on the trot as they consolidated their position atop the table with 14 points and one more win will virtually seal their spot in playoffs whose cut-off over the ears has been 16 points.&nbsp;

This was also their first win at the Eden Gardens since 2013 as they did a double on Kolkata who suffered a hat-trick of defeats for the first time since 2014 and set to slip out of their second place in the table. Incidentally, 161 is their lowest score at the Eden this season.&nbsp;

Kolkata next face Bangalore here on April 19.&nbsp;

Sunil Narine was the pick of Kolkata bowling with figures 2/19 that included a wicket-maiden when he cleaned up Faf du Plessis (24) to end the powerplay.&nbsp;

But Raina held on at the other end with significant partnerships including a 40-run stand with skipper MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

It all seemed a walk in the park for Chennai when Narine gave the biggest breakthrough dismissing Dhoni for 16 with team's score of 121/5, needing 41 runs from 26 balls.&nbsp;

But Raina held his nerves while Jadeja gave the finishing touches. On an Eden Gardens track where spinners had struggled so far, Tahir spun the match in favour of Chennai with his twin double blows in the 11th and 15th overs en route his career-best IPL figures that took him past Kagiso Rabada in the leading wicket-takers' tally.&nbsp;

Tahir removed an ominous-looking Chris Lynn (82 off 51 balls; 7x4, 6x6) and in a space of four balls removed the dangerous Andre Russell (10) for the first time under a score of 40 this season to put brakes on their scoring.&nbsp;

Tahir's bowling had such devastating effect that Kolkata managed just 28 runs from last five overs and went on to lose three more wickets to end up with a below-par total.&nbsp;

But it was a different script for Kolkata early on with a fit-again Lynn giving them a flying start en route to his second fifty this season that came off just 36 balls.&nbsp;

Having missed his team's last match because of flu, Lynn went ballistic against Deepak Chahar who bled 22 runs from his first two overs with the Aussie smashing the seamer for 4-6-4 in the third over.&nbsp;

Such was Lynn's dominance that the otherwise explosive Sunil Narine looked like a spectator at the other end with the Aussie having a share of 31 off 33 runs in the first four overs.&nbsp;

A 200-plus total looked imminent with Lynn looking dangerous and Russell starting to explode with a boundary and a six off Tahir.&nbsp;

But Tahir, aided by some brilliant catching from Faf du Plessis and the substitute Dhruv Shorey, made inroads removing Nitish Rana (21) and Robin Uthappa (0) in space of two balls.&nbsp;

Chennai's catching was exceptional with Du Plessis charging in from long-off to dismiss Uthappa off first ball, then Shradul Thakur at deep square leg clung onto a flat hit from Lynn.&nbsp;

The big one was that of Shorey when he charged in for a swerving low catch to get rid off Russell, who looked in his usual explosive zone with 10 runs from 4 balls (1x4, 1x6).

Imran Tahir spun a web before Suresh Raina found his mojo back with a half-century as Chennai inched closer towards another Playoff qualification with a five-wicket victory over Kolkata in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

Imran Tahir spun a web before Suresh Raina found his mojo back with a half-century as Chennai inched closer towards another Playoff qualification with a five-wicket victory over Kolkata in an Indian Premier League match on Sunday. After Tahir's career-best 4 for 27 restricted Kolkata to 161 for 8, Chennai coasted to the target in 19.4 overs as Raina anchored the chase with an unbeaten 58 off 42 balls with seven fours and a six. Ravindra Jadeja also played an important cameo hitting 31 off 17 balls to pave the way for the team's seventh win in eight games. Needing 24 runs off the last two overs, Jadeja smashed Harry Gurney for three successive fours to make it just a formality in the last over. This was the defending champions fourth win on the trot as they consolidated their position atop the table with 14 points and one more win will virtually seal their spot in playoffs whose cut-off over the ears has been 16 points. This was also their first win at the Eden Gardens since 2013 as they did a double on Kolkata who suffered a hat-trick of defeats for the first time since 2014 and set to slip out of their second place in the table. Incidentally, 161 is their lowest score at the Eden this season. Kolkata next face Bangalore here on April 19. Sunil Narine was the pick of Kolkata bowling with figures 2/19 that included a wicket-maiden when he cleaned up Faf du Plessis (24) to end the powerplay. But Raina held on at the other end with significant partnerships including a 40-run stand with skipper MS Dhoni. It all seemed a walk in the park for Chennai when Narine gave the biggest breakthrough dismissing Dhoni for 16 with team's score of 121/5, needing 41 runs from 26 balls. But Raina held his nerves while Jadeja gave the finishing touches. On an Eden Gardens track where spinners had struggled so far, Tahir spun the match in favour of Chennai with his twin double blows in the 11th and 15th overs en route his career-best IPL figures that took him past Kagiso Rabada in the leading wicket-takers' tally. Tahir removed an ominous-looking Chris Lynn (82 off 51 balls; 7x4, 6x6) and in a space of four balls removed the dangerous Andre Russell (10) for the first time under a score of 40 this season to put brakes on their scoring. Tahir's bowling had such devastating effect that Kolkata managed just 28 runs from last five overs and went on to lose three more wickets to end up with a below-par total. But it was a different script for Kolkata early on with a fit-again Lynn giving them a flying start en route to his second fifty this season that came off just 36 balls. Having missed his team's last match because of flu, Lynn went ballistic against Deepak Chahar who bled 22 runs from his first two overs with the Aussie smashing the seamer for 4-6-4 in the third over. Such was Lynn's dominance that the otherwise explosive Sunil Narine looked like a spectator at the other end with the Aussie having a share of 31 off 33 runs in the first four overs. A 200-plus total looked imminent with Lynn looking dangerous and Russell starting to explode with a boundary and a six off Tahir. But Tahir, aided by some brilliant catching from Faf du Plessis and the substitute Dhruv Shorey, made inroads removing Nitish Rana (21) and Robin Uthappa (0) in space of two balls. Chennai's catching was exceptional with Du Plessis charging in from long-off to dismiss Uthappa off first ball, then Shradul Thakur at deep square leg clung onto a flat hit from Lynn. The big one was that of Shorey when he charged in for a swerving low catch to get rid off Russell, who looked in his usual explosive zone with 10 runs from 4 balls (1x4, 1x6).

IPL 2019: Imran Tahir, Suresh Raina ensure easy win for Chennai against Kolkata

The skipper of the Bangalore franchise Virat Kohli has been fined for breaching&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a>'s code of conduct.&nbsp;

Kohli&nbsp;has been fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate&nbsp;during their match <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-virat-kohli-ab-de-villiers-guide-bangalore-to-eight-wicket-win-over-punjab-210202">against Punjab in Mohali</a>&nbsp;on Saturday.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

It&nbsp;was Kohli's first offence of the season under the Indian Premier League's code of conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In the match, Bangalore defeated Punjab by eight wickets to register their maiden win the ongoing season of IPL.&nbsp;

After winning the match, Virat Kohli said, "Most pleasing thing is coming for an interview at this time, and not immediately out of the field. Great feeling to get across the line."&nbsp;

Even after the win, Bangalore were not able to make any change in their place in the league standings as they continue to languish at the bottom of the table.&nbsp;

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Bangalore will next face Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 15.&nbsp;

The skipper of the Bangalore franchise Virat Kohli has been fined for breaching Indian Premier League's code of conduct. Kohli has been fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their match against Punjab in Mohali on Saturday.

The skipper of the Bangalore franchise Virat Kohli has been fined for breaching Indian Premier League's code of conduct. Kohli has been fined INR 12 lakh after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their match against Punjab in Mohali on Saturday. It was Kohli's first offence of the season under the Indian Premier League's code of conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences. In the match, Bangalore defeated Punjab by eight wickets to register their maiden win the ongoing season of IPL. After winning the match, Virat Kohli said, "Most pleasing thing is coming for an interview at this time, and not immediately out of the field. Great feeling to get across the line." Even after the win, Bangalore were not able to make any change in their place in the league standings as they continue to languish at the bottom of the table. Good game last night. 😊 #PlayBold pic.twitter.com/buqj9gXWS4 — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 14, 2019 × An innings to remember. The timing, the placement, the running. the dedication to #playBold. pic.twitter.com/Fg3XB3k2o4 — Royal Challengers (@RCBTweets) April 13, 2019 × Bangalore will next face Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 15.

IPL 2019: Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli fined for code of conduct breach

Spinner Jagadeesha Suchith has named the replacement for injured Harshal Patel in the ongoing edition of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a>.&nbsp;

The medium-pacer Harshal Patel had suffered a fracture in his right hand while playing against Punjab.&nbsp;

After the injury, Patel was sidelined for 3-4 weeks.&nbsp;

Now, Suchith, who hails from Karnataka, will take his place in Delhi's squad. Previously, he was part of the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai team.&nbsp;

The 25-year-old spinner has played 13 first-class matches in which he took 45 wickets.&nbsp;

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Also, he has played 43 T20s as well, taking 37 wickets at an average of 25.54.&nbsp;

As per IPL rules, the replacement player cannot exceed the amount that was being paid to the original player. So the price at which Suchith was acquired by Delhi Capitals cannot be more than Rs 20 lakh as Patel was signed for that amount at the IPL auction.

Spinner Jagadeesha Suchith has named the replacement for injured Harshal Patel in the ongoing edition of Indian Premier League. The medium-pacer Harshal Patel had suffered a fracture in his right hand while playing against Punjab.

Spinner Jagadeesha Suchith has named the replacement for injured Harshal Patel in the ongoing edition of Indian Premier League. The medium-pacer Harshal Patel had suffered a fracture in his right hand while playing against Punjab. After the injury, Patel was sidelined for 3-4 weeks. Now, Suchith, who hails from Karnataka, will take his place in Delhi's squad. Previously, he was part of the Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai team. The 25-year-old spinner has played 13 first-class matches in which he took 45 wickets. 🚨 ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 We're delighted to welcome #JagadeeshaSuchith as the newest member in our #DelhiCapitals squad. Suchith replaces Harshal following an injury ruling him out for the rest of IPL. We wish him a speedy recovery. Read: https://t.co/or07cRHHTs#ThisIsNewDelhi pic.twitter.com/Xz16osUhuB — Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 14, 2019 × Also, he has played 43 T20s as well, taking 37 wickets at an average of 25.54. As per IPL rules, the replacement player cannot exceed the amount that was being paid to the original player. So the price at which Suchith was acquired by Delhi Capitals cannot be more than Rs 20 lakh as Patel was signed for that amount at the IPL auction.

IPL 2019: Delhi name Jagadeesha Suchith as Harshal Patel's replacement

Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis, who plays for Virat Kohli-led Bangalore team in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a>, said that batting alongside AB de Villiers made his job a lot easier during <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2019-virat-kohli-ab-de-villiers-guide-bangalore-to-eight-wicket-win-over-punjab-210202">Bangalore's maiden win</a> in IPL 2019.&nbsp;

Stoinis remained unbeaten on 28 with the South African great to bring the team inch closer to the victory.&nbsp;

The duo in the middle added 85 runs for the second wicket to end&nbsp;their winless streak so far.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli (67) in the company of de Villiers (59 not out) started off the inning well, sharing an 85-run stand to lay the foundation.&nbsp;

Stoinis walked in when at the fall of skipper Kohli and the team needed 46 runs off 27 balls.&nbsp;

"I am pretty familiar with this ground, I have played here for three years," said Stoinis at the post-match press conference here.&nbsp;

"The more comforting factor is batting with AB de Villiers, that makes it easier."

He further added, "I said to him (AB), that he is probably the best player of our generation and he showed it today."

Stoinis said that Bangalore badly needed a win to stay alive in the tournament.&nbsp;

"We needed it, it's good get to two points and get ourselves started," he said.

Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis, who plays for Virat Kohli-led Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League, said that batting alongside AB de Villiers made his job a lot easier during Bangalore's maiden win in IPL 2019.

Australian cricketer Marcus Stoinis, who plays for Virat Kohli-led Bangalore team in the Indian Premier League, said that batting alongside AB de Villiers made his job a lot easier during Bangalore's maiden win in IPL 2019. Stoinis remained unbeaten on 28 with the South African great to bring the team inch closer to the victory. The duo in the middle added 85 runs for the second wicket to end their winless streak so far. Virat Kohli (67) in the company of de Villiers (59 not out) started off the inning well, sharing an 85-run stand to lay the foundation. Stoinis walked in when at the fall of skipper Kohli and the team needed 46 runs off 27 balls. "I am pretty familiar with this ground, I have played here for three years," said Stoinis at the post-match press conference here. "The more comforting factor is batting with AB de Villiers, that makes it easier." He further added, "I said to him (AB), that he is probably the best player of our generation and he showed it today." Stoinis said that Bangalore badly needed a win to stay alive in the tournament. "We needed it, it's good get to two points and get ourselves started," he said.

AB de Villiers is probably the best player of our generation, says Marcus Stoinis

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni was let off easily for his <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-angry-ms-dhoni-storms-onto-field-from-dugout-to-question-umpires-decision-209689">angry outburst on umpire Ulhas Gandhe</a> and he should have been "banned for two to three games" to set a proper example.&nbsp;

Dhoni has docked only 50 per cent of his match fees for entering the field of play to confront Gandhe for backtracking on a waist-high no-ball.&nbsp;

He has been criticised by one and all but Sehwag is the first A list former India cricketer to demand suspension for his one-time teammate.&nbsp;

"I feel Dhoni was let off easy and should have been banned for at least 2-3 games. Because if he did this, tomorrow another captain can do the same. Then what is the value of an umpire," Sehwag, known for his straight talk, was quoted as saying by a sports website.&nbsp;

Sehwag didn't mince words when he said that a fitting punishment would have set a precedent.&nbsp;

"I feel he should have been banned for a few games by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">IPL</a> to set an example. He should have stayed outside and instead have talked to the fourth umpire with the walkie talkie," Sehwag said.&nbsp;

"I feel he shouldn't have come to the ground when there are two CSK members already and they were equally inquisitive regarding the no-ball," he opined.&nbsp;

Dhoni's passion whenever he wears the yellow Chennai jersey is unmatched and at times his involvement for his franchise in the cash-rich league shows.&nbsp;

In fact, Sehwag cheekily mentioned that he has never seen the Indian skipper so agitated when he led India.&nbsp;

"Had he done this for the Indian team, I would have been happy. I have never seen him so angry during his captaincy days for the Indian team. So I feel he became a little too emotional for the Chennai team," Sehwag said.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni was let off easily for his angry outburst on umpire Ulhas Gandhe and he should have been "banned for two to three games" to set a proper example.

Former India opener Virender Sehwag feels Mahendra Singh Dhoni was let off easily for his angry outburst on umpire Ulhas Gandhe and he should have been "banned for two to three games" to set a proper example. Dhoni has docked only 50 per cent of his match fees for entering the field of play to confront Gandhe for backtracking on a waist-high no-ball. He has been criticised by one and all but Sehwag is the first A list former India cricketer to demand suspension for his one-time teammate. "I feel Dhoni was let off easy and should have been banned for at least 2-3 games. Because if he did this, tomorrow another captain can do the same. Then what is the value of an umpire," Sehwag, known for his straight talk, was quoted as saying by a sports website. Sehwag didn't mince words when he said that a fitting punishment would have set a precedent. "I feel he should have been banned for a few games by IPL to set an example. He should have stayed outside and instead have talked to the fourth umpire with the walkie talkie," Sehwag said. "I feel he shouldn't have come to the ground when there are two CSK members already and they were equally inquisitive regarding the no-ball," he opined. Dhoni's passion whenever he wears the yellow Chennai jersey is unmatched and at times his involvement for his franchise in the cash-rich league shows. In fact, Sehwag cheekily mentioned that he has never seen the Indian skipper so agitated when he led India. "Had he done this for the Indian team, I would have been happy. I have never seen him so angry during his captaincy days for the Indian team. So I feel he became a little too emotional for the Chennai team," Sehwag said.

MS Dhoni should have been banned for 2-3 games: Virender Sehwag

Shikhar Dhawan found form with a 63-ball 97 and powered Delhi to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> on Friday, leaving two legends at the visiting dugout beaming.&nbsp;

Chasing 179, Colin Ingram launched one down the ground to finish the game in style and deny Dhawan what would have been his maiden hundred in this format.&nbsp;

Dhawan survived a review on 11, decorated his knock with 11 boundaries and two sixes, as Delhi registered only their second IPL win at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;

Delhi climbed to fourth spot with eight points from seven matches, while this was Kolkata's second straight defeat after losing to Chennai in their last match. They now have eight points from seven games.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/kagiso-rabada-to-wion-delhi-havent-used-me-as-an-upfront-bowler-209954">Kagiso Rabada to WION: Delhi haven't 'used me' as an upfront bowler</a>

Rishabh Pant (46 off 31 balls) played a perfect second fiddle to Dhawan, curbing his rash shots and showed immense maturity in a 105-run partnership from 69 balls, which virtually killed the contest.&nbsp;

Pant, however, fell short of his half-century as he failed to clear the rope against Nitish Rana.&nbsp;

Going through a lean patch since his sedate 47-ball 51 against Chennai on March 26, Dhawan was seen going through an extensive drill under Ganguly, who gave him useful tips.&nbsp;

Prithvi Shaw (14) gave Delhi an explosive start, hammering two sixes off New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, but he could not make it big while skipper Shreyas Iyer departed inside the powerplay.&nbsp;

There was a mountain to climb with 122 required from 14.2 overs when Pant joined Dhawan in the middle. But the duo got the job done with consummate ease.&nbsp;

Earlier, Andre Russell blazed away to a 21-ball 45 after Shubman Gill's brisk half-century, powering Kolkata to a challenging total.&nbsp;

This was Russell's sixth successive 40-plus score, his four sixes and three boundaries coming after youngster Gill stroked 65 off 39 balls, helping the hosts recover from Ishant Sharma's wicket-maiden first over.&nbsp;

The Jamaican, who was cleaned up by Kagiso Rabada with a toe-crushing yorker in their Super Over defeat in the first leg, also exacted a sweet revenge smashing the South African for two sixes in an over that yielded 16 runs.&nbsp;

Chris Morris removed Russell in the penultimate over when he was caught in the deep by Rabada.&nbsp;

Sent into bat, from batting at No. 6 in their last match against Chennai, Gill was promoted to open the innings and the 19-year-old responded with a fine knock, his second IPL fifty, and first this season.&nbsp;

Gill smashed seven fours and two sixes, both against spinner Axar Patel, and along with Robin Uthappa (28), added 63 runs after a horror start.&nbsp;

Ishant knocked out the off-stump of Joe Denly with a fantastic inswinger, the Englishman lasting just one ball on his IPL debut.&nbsp;

Delhi could not have asked for a better start with Ishant starting the proceedings with a wicket-maiden.&nbsp;

But Kolkata did well to bring themselves out of the rut with Uthappa and Gill counter-attacking with a flurry of boundaries.

Shikhar Dhawan found form with a 63-ball 97 and powered Delhi to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata in the Indian Premier League on Friday, leaving two legends at the visiting dugout beaming.

Shikhar Dhawan found form with a 63-ball 97 and powered Delhi to a seven-wicket win over Kolkata in the Indian Premier League on Friday, leaving two legends at the visiting dugout beaming. Chasing 179, Colin Ingram launched one down the ground to finish the game in style and deny Dhawan what would have been his maiden hundred in this format. Dhawan survived a review on 11, decorated his knock with 11 boundaries and two sixes, as Delhi registered only their second IPL win at the Eden Gardens. Delhi climbed to fourth spot with eight points from seven matches, while this was Kolkata's second straight defeat after losing to Chennai in their last match. They now have eight points from seven games. Also Read: Kagiso Rabada to WION: Delhi haven't 'used me' as an upfront bowler Rishabh Pant (46 off 31 balls) played a perfect second fiddle to Dhawan, curbing his rash shots and showed immense maturity in a 105-run partnership from 69 balls, which virtually killed the contest. Pant, however, fell short of his half-century as he failed to clear the rope against Nitish Rana. Going through a lean patch since his sedate 47-ball 51 against Chennai on March 26, Dhawan was seen going through an extensive drill under Ganguly, who gave him useful tips. Prithvi Shaw (14) gave Delhi an explosive start, hammering two sixes off New Zealand pacer Lockie Ferguson, but he could not make it big while skipper Shreyas Iyer departed inside the powerplay. There was a mountain to climb with 122 required from 14.2 overs when Pant joined Dhawan in the middle. But the duo got the job done with consummate ease. Earlier, Andre Russell blazed away to a 21-ball 45 after Shubman Gill's brisk half-century, powering Kolkata to a challenging total. This was Russell's sixth successive 40-plus score, his four sixes and three boundaries coming after youngster Gill stroked 65 off 39 balls, helping the hosts recover from Ishant Sharma's wicket-maiden first over. The Jamaican, who was cleaned up by Kagiso Rabada with a toe-crushing yorker in their Super Over defeat in the first leg, also exacted a sweet revenge smashing the South African for two sixes in an over that yielded 16 runs. Chris Morris removed Russell in the penultimate over when he was caught in the deep by Rabada. Sent into bat, from batting at No. 6 in their last match against Chennai, Gill was promoted to open the innings and the 19-year-old responded with a fine knock, his second IPL fifty, and first this season. Gill smashed seven fours and two sixes, both against spinner Axar Patel, and along with Robin Uthappa (28), added 63 runs after a horror start. Ishant knocked out the off-stump of Joe Denly with a fantastic inswinger, the Englishman lasting just one ball on his IPL debut. Delhi could not have asked for a better start with Ishant starting the proceedings with a wicket-maiden. But Kolkata did well to bring themselves out of the rut with Uthappa and Gill counter-attacking with a flurry of boundaries.

IPL 2019: Shikhar Dhawan strikes 97 as Delhi beat Kolkata by 7 wickets

In a super Sunday, MS Dhoni-led Chennai will take on Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata in the first match and Delhi will lock horns with Hyderabad in the other match.

IPL 2019, Match preview: Chennai vs Kolkata and Delhi vs Hyderabad

Chennai pulled off a last-ball thriller to defeat Rajasthan by four wickets here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday.&nbsp;

With the win, MS Dhoni has added another feather to his illustrious career, becoming the first captain to register 100 wins in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> (IPL).&nbsp;

Chasing a target of 152, Dhawal Kulkarni struck Shane Warner for a duck in the very first over to keep the mood upbeat. In the next over, a direct-hit at non-striker's end by Jofra Archer sent run-machine Suresh Raina (4) back into the hut.&nbsp;

Ambati Rayudu saw the falling of Faf du Plessis (7) and Kedar Jadhav (1) in quick succession before finding support in his captain MS Dhoni, with whom he built a 95-run stand to inch closer towards the victory.&nbsp;

However, Rajasthan tilted the tables as Ben Stokes dismissed Rayudu (57), who tried to swat it but a running Shreyas Gopal held on to the ball at square leg.&nbsp;

With eight required off the four balls, Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja in the middle almost took Chennai home but Stokes nailed the perfect Yorker at the right time and shattered the stumps of Dhoni for 58.&nbsp;

Just when Rajasthan thought they would seal the match, Stokes produced a no-ball to Mitchell Santner, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/watch-angry-ms-dhoni-storms-onto-field-from-dugout-to-question-umpires-decision-209689">bringing in an angry Dhoni to argue with the umpires</a>, who revoked it.&nbsp;

With three required off the last ball, Santner finished off the game in style, pulling off a six off Stokes.&nbsp;

Earlier, put in to bat, late flourish helped Rajasthan recover from middle-over damage to post a competitive target of 151 for the loss of seven.&nbsp;

Openers Ajinkya Rahane and Jos Buttler could have settled in powerplay had Chennai skipper Dhoni not appealed Rahane lbw off Deepak Chahar mere nanoseconds before the DRS countdown ended. Dhoni's cheeky decision worked in favour of the visitors, forcing Rahane to return for 14. In the very next over, Shardul Thakur struck Buttler (23), leaving Rajasthan struggle at 47/2.&nbsp;

Chennai bowlers spun a web around Rajasthan, taking wickets at regular intervals, including the big fish Steve Smith (15), who became Jadeja's 100th victim in the league.&nbsp;

Rajasthan at 78/5 clawed back midway through the innings as Ben Stokes and the 17-year-old debutant Riyan Parag added crucial 25 runs to cross the 100-run mark before Thakur got Parag caught behind for 16, while Chahar cleaned up Stokes for 28.&nbsp;

Towards the end, the host fought back, snatching 18 runs off Shardul Thakur, shared between Shreyas Gopal (19*) and Archer (13*) to give some respect to the scoreboard.&nbsp;

Rajasthan will clash with Mumbai Indians on April 13, whereas Chennai will play against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14.&nbsp;

Chennai pulled off a last-ball thriller to defeat Rajasthan by four wickets here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday. With the win, MS Dhoni has added another feather to his illustrious career, becoming the first captain to register 100 wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Chennai pulled off a last-ball thriller to defeat Rajasthan by four wickets here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium on Thursday. With the win, MS Dhoni has added another feather to his illustrious career, becoming the first captain to register 100 wins in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chasing a target of 152, Dhawal Kulkarni struck Shane Warner for a duck in the very first over to keep the mood upbeat. In the next over, a direct-hit at non-striker's end by Jofra Archer sent run-machine Suresh Raina (4) back into the hut. Ambati Rayudu saw the falling of Faf du Plessis (7) and Kedar Jadhav (1) in quick succession before finding support in his captain MS Dhoni, with whom he built a 95-run stand to inch closer towards the victory. However, Rajasthan tilted the tables as Ben Stokes dismissed Rayudu (57), who tried to swat it but a running Shreyas Gopal held on to the ball at square leg. With eight required off the four balls, Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja in the middle almost took Chennai home but Stokes nailed the perfect Yorker at the right time and shattered the stumps of Dhoni for 58. Just when Rajasthan thought they would seal the match, Stokes produced a no-ball to Mitchell Santner, bringing in an angry Dhoni to argue with the umpires, who revoked it. With three required off the last ball, Santner finished off the game in style, pulling off a six off Stokes. Earlier, put in to bat, late flourish helped Rajasthan recover from middle-over damage to post a competitive target of 151 for the loss of seven. Openers Ajinkya Rahane and Jos Buttler could have settled in powerplay had Chennai skipper Dhoni not appealed Rahane lbw off Deepak Chahar mere nanoseconds before the DRS countdown ended. Dhoni's cheeky decision worked in favour of the visitors, forcing Rahane to return for 14. In the very next over, Shardul Thakur struck Buttler (23), leaving Rajasthan struggle at 47/2. Chennai bowlers spun a web around Rajasthan, taking wickets at regular intervals, including the big fish Steve Smith (15), who became Jadeja's 100th victim in the league. Rajasthan at 78/5 clawed back midway through the innings as Ben Stokes and the 17-year-old debutant Riyan Parag added crucial 25 runs to cross the 100-run mark before Thakur got Parag caught behind for 16, while Chahar cleaned up Stokes for 28. Towards the end, the host fought back, snatching 18 runs off Shardul Thakur, shared between Shreyas Gopal (19*) and Archer (13*) to give some respect to the scoreboard. Rajasthan will clash with Mumbai Indians on April 13, whereas Chennai will play against Kolkata Knight Riders on April 14.

IPL 2019: MS Dhoni shines as Chennai pull off last-ball thriller to defeat Rajasthan

Chennai's skipper MS Dhoni was seen extremely angry at the umpires in the last over while chasing 152-run target against Ajinkya Rahane-led Rajasthan team during an <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl-2019">Indian Premier League</a> match on Thursday.&nbsp;

The confusion emerged when the umpire, for a moment, indicated a no-ball but the leg-umpire said he never signalled for it.&nbsp;

Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner started questioning the on-field umpires and amid that, Dhoni walked onto the ground to talk to the umpires.&nbsp;

Umpires, however, denied it and eventually signalled it as a legitimate delivery.&nbsp;

In the TV replays, the ball was found to be a slower full toss, which appeared to be above the waist of Santner.&nbsp;

Dhoni was seen shouting 'No ball' from the dug-out as Ravindra Jadeja was seen arguing with the umpire. To everyone's horror, an angry Dhoni entered the field of play, which certainly isn't allowed as per rule and took the umpire head-on.&nbsp;

He was seen angrily gesturing at the umpire before leg umpire Chris Gaffaney asked Dhoni to leave the field of play.&nbsp;

A lot had&nbsp;happened in Ben Stokes' last over that changed the course of&nbsp;the game. The first ball went for a sixer, and second, went for a no ball.&nbsp;

The third was an inch-perfect yorker that took Dhoni's wicket and the fourth ball brought all the confusion in which Dhoni lost his cool and came storming onto the field.&nbsp;

The fifth ball was wise but it gave two runs and the last ball was wide and on the final ball, Santner hit the winning runs with a beautiful six.

In the match, Chennai defeated Rajasthan to regain top spot on the points table.&nbsp;

Chennai's skipper MS Dhoni was seen extremely angry at the umpires in the last over while chasing 152-run target against Ajinkya Rahane-led Rajasthan team during an Indian Premier League match on Thursday.

Chennai's skipper MS Dhoni was seen extremely angry at the umpires in the last over while chasing 152-run target against Ajinkya Rahane-led Rajasthan team during an Indian Premier League match on Thursday. The confusion emerged when the umpire, for a moment, indicated a no-ball but the leg-umpire said he never signalled for it. Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner started questioning the on-field umpires and amid that, Dhoni walked onto the ground to talk to the umpires. Umpires, however, denied it and eventually signalled it as a legitimate delivery. In the TV replays, the ball was found to be a slower full toss, which appeared to be above the waist of Santner. Dhoni was seen shouting 'No ball' from the dug-out as Ravindra Jadeja was seen arguing with the umpire. To everyone's horror, an angry Dhoni entered the field of play, which certainly isn't allowed as per rule and took the umpire head-on. He was seen angrily gesturing at the umpire before leg umpire Chris Gaffaney asked Dhoni to leave the field of play. A lot had happened in Ben Stokes' last over that changed the course of the game. The first ball went for a sixer, and second, went for a no ball. The third was an inch-perfect yorker that took Dhoni's wicket and the fourth ball brought all the confusion in which Dhoni lost his cool and came storming onto the field. The fifth ball was wise but it gave two runs and the last ball was wide and on the final ball, Santner hit the winning runs with a beautiful six. In the match, Chennai defeated Rajasthan to regain top spot on the points table.

Angry MS Dhoni storms onto field from dugout to question umpire's decision

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