Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by a run in match 36 of the IPL 2024 edition on Sunday (April 21), at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Being asked to bat first, Shreyas Iyer-led KKR rode on their captain's 50, Phil Salt's 14-ball 48 and contributions from Andre Russell, Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh to post 222/6. In reply, RCB were dismissed for 221 on the final ball of the high-scoring contest despite fifties from Will Jacks (55) and Rajat Patidar (52). After the contest, former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch slammed Patidar for his dismissal&nbsp;during a crunch moment of the run-chase.

RCB lost captain Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli early in the run-chase. However, Jacks and Patidar's 102-run third-wicket stand brought RCB back into the contest. In the 12th over, Iyer introduced Russell into the attack and he dismissed Jacks on the first ball. Three balls later, Patidar also departed with a poor shot -- being deceived by the pace off the delivery -- as Russell removed the two set batters in a flash and brought his side on top.

Finch slammed Patidar for losing patience. He schooled the RCB batter that he should have waited for a bit more deliveries before going for another big shot, having just lost Jacks at the other end. The Aussie told Star Sports, "He had to make sure that he batted 2 to 3 overs deeper for RCB to have a batter who is in. Yes, we have seen some huge scores and we have seen guys walking out and trying to smack the ball out of the park from ball one. But there has to be a strategy behind it as well."

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Finch added, "You can’t be walking out and throwing wickets away, particularly in batters. It’s hard enough to get in, especially on a surface like that where the ball was holding enough and spinners were having an impact. Patidar needed to chill out for maybe 4 or 5 balls, get to the next over and then reassess. But you can’t afford to have two in batters get out in the same over."

Patidar started the season slowly but has got two fifties in eight games. However, he would be gutted to have thrown his wicket at a crucial juncture of RCB's run-chase versus KKR, where his side lost by a run. The three-time finalists lost the plot after Patidar and Jacks' dismissals and eventually got dismissed at 221 in their full quota of overs. They next play the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 25).&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by a run in match 36 of the IPL 2024 edition on Sunday (April 21), at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lost to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by a run in match 36 of the IPL 2024 edition on Sunday (April 21), at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Being asked to bat first, Shreyas Iyer-led KKR rode on their captain's 50, Phil Salt's 14-ball 48 and contributions from Andre Russell, Rinku Singh and Ramandeep Singh to post 222/6. In reply, RCB were dismissed for 221 on the final ball of the high-scoring contest despite fifties from Will Jacks (55) and Rajat Patidar (52). After the contest, former Australia white-ball captain Aaron Finch slammed Patidar for his dismissal during a crunch moment of the run-chase. RCB lost captain Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli early in the run-chase. However, Jacks and Patidar's 102-run third-wicket stand brought RCB back into the contest. In the 12th over, Iyer introduced Russell into the attack and he dismissed Jacks on the first ball. Three balls later, Patidar also departed with a poor shot -- being deceived by the pace off the delivery -- as Russell removed the two set batters in a flash and brought his side on top. Finch slammed Patidar for losing patience. He schooled the RCB batter that he should have waited for a bit more deliveries before going for another big shot, having just lost Jacks at the other end. The Aussie told Star Sports, "He had to make sure that he batted 2 to 3 overs deeper for RCB to have a batter who is in. Yes, we have seen some huge scores and we have seen guys walking out and trying to smack the ball out of the park from ball one. But there has to be a strategy behind it as well." Also read: IPL 2024: Cameron Green takes a SPLENDID one-handed stunner in KKR vs RCB thriller - Watch Finch added, "You can’t be walking out and throwing wickets away, particularly in batters. It’s hard enough to get in, especially on a surface like that where the ball was holding enough and spinners were having an impact. Patidar needed to chill out for maybe 4 or 5 balls, get to the next over and then reassess. But you can’t afford to have two in batters get out in the same over." Patidar started the season slowly but has got two fifties in eight games. However, he would be gutted to have thrown his wicket at a crucial juncture of RCB's run-chase versus KKR, where his side lost by a run. The three-time finalists lost the plot after Patidar and Jacks' dismissals and eventually got dismissed at 221 in their full quota of overs. They next play the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad on Thursday (April 25).

IPL 2024: ‘Can’t be walking out and throwing wicket away’ - Finch slams Patidar after RCB lose thriller to KKR

Match 36 of IPL 2024 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edge past the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by one run in a high-scoring thriller, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday (April 21). Being asked to bat first, Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata rode on the skipper's 50 and vital knocks from Phil Salt, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh and Rinku Singh to post 222/6. In reply, RCB were in the hunt due to fifties from Will Jacks (55) and Rajat Patidar (52), along with Karn Sharma's 7-ball 20, before they fell short by a run; being dismissed for 221 in 20 overs.

During the game, there were many eye-catching moments from the clash. Cameron Green pulled off a one-handed stunner on&nbsp;the final ball of the sixth over.&nbsp; 
 
Angkrish&nbsp;Raghuvanshi,&nbsp;who came out to bat at No. 3, leaned across, off Yash Dhull, and flicked the ball nonchalantly over mid-wicket. Green&nbsp;backtracked, kept his eyes on the ball and arched back to complete a one-handed stunner.&nbsp;Here is the video of the Australian all-rounder's splendid catch:

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As a result, Raghuvanshi walked back to the pavilion for a 4-ball 3. Talking more about Green, the all-rounder ended with 4-0-35-2 but couldn't make any such impact with the bat during RCB's tall run-chase. He departed for a 4-ball 6 as RCB lost their sixth game on the trot on Sunday evening.

With another loss, the three-time finalists are very much on the brink of an early exit and are alive in the playoffs race only mathematically. They will next face the&nbsp;third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday (April 25) in Hyderabad.

Match 36 of IPL 2024 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edge past the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by one run in a high-scoring thriller, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday (April 21).

Match 36 of IPL 2024 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) edge past the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by one run in a high-scoring thriller, at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday (April 21). Being asked to bat first, Shreyas Iyer-led Kolkata rode on the skipper's 50 and vital knocks from Phil Salt, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh and Rinku Singh to post 222/6. In reply, RCB were in the hunt due to fifties from Will Jacks (55) and Rajat Patidar (52), along with Karn Sharma's 7-ball 20, before they fell short by a run; being dismissed for 221 in 20 overs. During the game, there were many eye-catching moments from the clash. Cameron Green pulled off a one-handed stunner on the final ball of the sixth over. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who came out to bat at No. 3, leaned across, off Yash Dhull, and flicked the ball nonchalantly over mid-wicket. Green backtracked, kept his eyes on the ball and arched back to complete a one-handed stunner. Here is the video of the Australian all-rounder's splendid catch: Also read: IPL 2024: Liam Livingstone goes BERSERK after dismissing Shubman Gill in PBKS vs GT tie - Watch GREEN TAKES ONE OF THE BEST CATCH IN IPL HISTORY...!!!! 🤯 - INCRIDIBLE, CAMERON GREEN. pic.twitter.com/vahJsB0JAS — Tanuj Singh (@ImTanujSingh) April 21, 2024 × As a result, Raghuvanshi walked back to the pavilion for a 4-ball 3. Talking more about Green, the all-rounder ended with 4-0-35-2 but couldn't make any such impact with the bat during RCB's tall run-chase. He departed for a 4-ball 6 as RCB lost their sixth game on the trot on Sunday evening. With another loss, the three-time finalists are very much on the brink of an early exit and are alive in the playoffs race only mathematically. They will next face the third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday (April 25) in Hyderabad.

IPL 2024: Cameron Green takes a SPLENDID one-handed stunner in KKR vs RCB thriller - Watch

Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lost a thriller to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 36 of the IPL 2024 edition, on Sunday (April 21) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR rode on captain Shreyas Iyer's 50 (36), Phil Salt's 14-ball 48, Andre Russell's 27 (20), Ramandeep Singh's 24* (9) and cameos from Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer to post a mammoth 222/6, after being asked to bat first.&nbsp;In reply, Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. RCB were in the hunt due to Will Jacks' 55 (32) and Rajat Patidar's 52 (23) and vital knocks from Dinesh Karthik (18-ball 25) and Karn Sharma (7-ball 20) but fell short after being dismissed for 221 on the final ball.&nbsp;

RCB needed 3 off the last ball but Mohammed Siraj and Lockie Ferguson managed just one run. Thus, RCB fell short by a run and lost their sixth game on the trot. Talking about Kohli, he started the run-chase on a promising note but was dismissed for a 7-ball 18 in a controversial manner. The former RCB captain was given caught out after he got a leading edge against a waist-high full toss by Harshit Rana, in the third over. The on-field umpires took the decision to the third umpire&nbsp;for a referral&nbsp;to&nbsp;check for the height of the full toss. Eventually, Kohli was adjudged out as the right-hander was out of his crease and connected the ball marginally above waist height. Had he been inside his crease, the ball would have dipped below. Hence, he was asked to make the long walk back to the pavilion. As a result, Kohli was livid with the decision and was fuming while walking back to the dugout.

<h2>'In the RCB camp, we feel like it's a grey area'</h2>

Kohli's dismissal made a lot of noise and RCB pacer Reece Topley, not part of the playing XI vs KKR, shared a bizarre take on the controversial call. He opined that no one&nbsp;thought that something like this could happen&nbsp;as the measurements are taken when batters are standing at their crease.

At the post-match press conference, Topley said, "Obviously, those measurements are brought in to get rid of a grey area, and then you have something today that no one had thought of."

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Topley further opined, "He (Kohli) was obviously out of his crease and the ball was over his hip high, then obviously he was out of his crease down the wicket. The measurement was taken with Virat inside the crease so it's a bit of a grey area. Obviously, it's a fine margin and would be spoken about in a game where the victory margin is just one run."

He stated, "I can throw this back to you saying what was your opinion. It's tough...two people can have two different opinions. In our camp, we feel like it's a grey area, like uncharted territory, so probably you need more clarifications in the rules."

Talking about RCB's poor run, having now lost seven games out of eight, the Englishman added, "It's not absolute. We go about every game like we are going to win it and try the best of ourselves. We can finish with seven games and look back and say it was a respectful campaign."

RCB are practically out of the IPL 2024 playoffs race but have a slim chance&nbsp;mathematically. They next face third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday (April 25) in Hyderabad.

Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lost a thriller to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 36 of the IPL 2024 edition, on Sunday (April 21) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lost a thriller to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 36 of the IPL 2024 edition, on Sunday (April 21) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. KKR rode on captain Shreyas Iyer's 50 (36), Phil Salt's 14-ball 48, Andre Russell's 27 (20), Ramandeep Singh's 24* (9) and cameos from Rinku Singh and Venkatesh Iyer to post a mammoth 222/6, after being asked to bat first. In reply, Faf du Plessis & Co. RCB were in the hunt due to Will Jacks' 55 (32) and Rajat Patidar's 52 (23) and vital knocks from Dinesh Karthik (18-ball 25) and Karn Sharma (7-ball 20) but fell short after being dismissed for 221 on the final ball. RCB needed 3 off the last ball but Mohammed Siraj and Lockie Ferguson managed just one run. Thus, RCB fell short by a run and lost their sixth game on the trot. Talking about Kohli, he started the run-chase on a promising note but was dismissed for a 7-ball 18 in a controversial manner. The former RCB captain was given caught out after he got a leading edge against a waist-high full toss by Harshit Rana, in the third over. The on-field umpires took the decision to the third umpire for a referral to check for the height of the full toss. Eventually, Kohli was adjudged out as the right-hander was out of his crease and connected the ball marginally above waist height. Had he been inside his crease, the ball would have dipped below. Hence, he was asked to make the long walk back to the pavilion. As a result, Kohli was livid with the decision and was fuming while walking back to the dugout. 'In the RCB camp, we feel like it's a grey area' Kohli's dismissal made a lot of noise and RCB pacer Reece Topley, not part of the playing XI vs KKR, shared a bizarre take on the controversial call. He opined that no one thought that something like this could happen as the measurements are taken when batters are standing at their crease. At the post-match press conference, Topley said, "Obviously, those measurements are brought in to get rid of a grey area, and then you have something today that no one had thought of." Also read: IPL 2024: Virat Kohli amuses fans by nearly opening the bowling for RCB against KKR Topley further opined, "He (Kohli) was obviously out of his crease and the ball was over his hip high, then obviously he was out of his crease down the wicket. The measurement was taken with Virat inside the crease so it's a bit of a grey area. Obviously, it's a fine margin and would be spoken about in a game where the victory margin is just one run." He stated, "I can throw this back to you saying what was your opinion. It's tough...two people can have two different opinions. In our camp, we feel like it's a grey area, like uncharted territory, so probably you need more clarifications in the rules." Talking about RCB's poor run, having now lost seven games out of eight, the Englishman added, "It's not absolute. We go about every game like we are going to win it and try the best of ourselves. We can finish with seven games and look back and say it was a respectful campaign." RCB are practically out of the IPL 2024 playoffs race but have a slim chance mathematically. They next face third-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Thursday (April 25) in Hyderabad.

IPL 2024: Reece Topley shares his take on Virat Kohli's controversial dismissal during KKR vs RCB clash

Over the years, batters have dominated proceedings in the IPL. Here is a list of batters comprising with most centuries in winning causes in the cash-rich league

Most 100s in winning causes in IPL

Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by nine runs in match 33 of the IPL 2024 edition, on Thursday evening (April 18) in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Hardik Pandya-led side rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 78, Rohit Sharma's 36 and Tilak Varma's 34* (18) to post 193-7 whereas Punjab were 14-4, and further reduced to 111-7, before Shashank Singh (41) and Ashutosh Sharma (28-ball 61) revived their run-chase. Nonetheless, Punjab eventually fell short as they were dismissed for 183 in 19.1 overs.

Despite Punjab losing yet another close encounter in the ongoing edition, Ashutosh continued to make giant strides in the 2024 season. He has been making runs consistently despite batting at No. 8. He, along with Shashank, pulled off a heist versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- in pursuit of 200 -- in match 17&nbsp;and almost replicated their performance versus MI.&nbsp;

Thus, MI captain Hardik heaped praise on Ashutosh's hitting abilities during the post-match presentation.

Hardik opined on the overall contest and stated, "Very good game of cricket. Everyone's nerve got tested. We did speak about before the game that the character will be checked in this game. Naturally you think you're ahead in the game. But we knew IPL has a tendency to produce these games."

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Hardik then spoke about Ashutosh and added, "Unbelievable - coming in and playing like that (Ashutosh's knock). Almost every ball hitting the middle. Happy for him and chuffed for his future."

Ashutosh top-scored for Punjab with a brilliant 28-ball 61, laced with 2 fours and as many as 7 sixes at 217.86, in a tough chase versus the five-time champions. His sweep shot off Jasprit Bumrah -- who ended with 3 for 21 and won the Player-of-the-Match award -- was praised heavily. Despite his heroics going in vain, the 25-year-old will be eager to continue in a similar manner in the upcoming games for the ninth-ranked Punjab.

Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by nine runs in match 33 of the IPL 2024 edition, on Thursday evening (April 18) in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Hardik Pandya-led side rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 78, Rohit Sharma's 36 and Tilak Varma's 34* (18) to post 193-7 whereas Punjab were 14-4, and further reduced to 111-7, before Shashank Singh (41) and Ashutosh Sharma (28-ball 61) revived their run-chase.

Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Punjab Kings (PBKS) by nine runs in match 33 of the IPL 2024 edition, on Thursday evening (April 18) in Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Hardik Pandya-led side rode on Suryakumar Yadav's 78, Rohit Sharma's 36 and Tilak Varma's 34* (18) to post 193-7 whereas Punjab were 14-4, and further reduced to 111-7, before Shashank Singh (41) and Ashutosh Sharma (28-ball 61) revived their run-chase. Nonetheless, Punjab eventually fell short as they were dismissed for 183 in 19.1 overs. Despite Punjab losing yet another close encounter in the ongoing edition, Ashutosh continued to make giant strides in the 2024 season. He has been making runs consistently despite batting at No. 8. He, along with Shashank, pulled off a heist versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- in pursuit of 200 -- in match 17 and almost replicated their performance versus MI. Thus, MI captain Hardik heaped praise on Ashutosh's hitting abilities during the post-match presentation. Hardik opined on the overall contest and stated, "Very good game of cricket. Everyone's nerve got tested. We did speak about before the game that the character will be checked in this game. Naturally you think you're ahead in the game. But we knew IPL has a tendency to produce these games." Also read: PBKS vs MI: 'No one can play a sweep shot off Bumrah' - Zaheer Khan heaps praise on Ashutosh Sharma Hardik then spoke about Ashutosh and added, "Unbelievable - coming in and playing like that (Ashutosh's knock). Almost every ball hitting the middle. Happy for him and chuffed for his future." Ashutosh top-scored for Punjab with a brilliant 28-ball 61, laced with 2 fours and as many as 7 sixes at 217.86, in a tough chase versus the five-time champions. His sweep shot off Jasprit Bumrah -- who ended with 3 for 21 and won the Player-of-the-Match award -- was praised heavily. Despite his heroics going in vain, the 25-year-old will be eager to continue in a similar manner in the upcoming games for the ninth-ranked Punjab.

IPL 2024: Hardik lauds 'unbelievable' Ashutosh Sharma, says 'chuffed for his future' after PBKS vs MI tie

Jos Buttler's unbeaten century helps Rajasthan Royals complete a famous victory against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens.&nbsp;

KKR vs RR Live: RR wins it for Royals

Buttler shepherds the highest run chase in IPL history by climbing the mount of 224. What an absolute gem of an innings from the English batter. RR win by two wickets.&nbsp;

RR: 224/8, 20 overs

KKR vs RR Live: 100 for Buttler!

Short ball on middle and off. Buttler rocks on backfoot and thumps the ball over long on for a huge MAXIMUM! Three required in five balls.

KKR vs RR Live: 9&nbsp;required in 6 balls

Jos Buttler has taken RR perilously close to a famous win. Smashes 19 runs in the penultimate over and RR only need nine runs.&nbsp;

KKR: 215/8, 19 overs

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Fuller&nbsp;length delivery wide outside off. Buttler digs it out and slams it straight down to long off for a single but calls for the extra run. Boult obliges but is caught well short of the crease.&nbsp;Boult run out (Shreyas Iyer/Starc) 0(1)

RR: 186/8, 17.4 overs

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A length ball bowled straight on the stumps. Powell is outfoxed by the flipper and gets pinned on the back leg. Narine appeals and the umpire raises the finger. RR go upstairs but the decision remains same.&nbsp;Powell lbw b Narine 26(13)

RR: 178/6, 16.4 overs

KKR vs RR Live: Buttler with the rearguard action

After struggling to get going, Buttler has started letting loose in the last couple of overs. Powell has also shown the intent to search for the big ones.&nbsp;&nbsp;

RR: 162/6, 16 overs

KKR vs RR Live: KKR on top

Varun Chakravarthy has single-handedly changed the complexion of the match by picking two wickets in two balls to put KKR in the driving seat.&nbsp;

RR: 128/6, 14 overs

KKR vs RR Live: 11 overs completed

Royals have fallen into a bit of slump here. KKR&nbsp; bowlers have tightened the noose and the duo of Ashwin-Buttler is finding it difficult to score.&nbsp;

RR: 115/4, 11 overs

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Flighted ball on offstump that turns into the batter. Jurel plays down the wrong line and gets hit on the back pad. Umpire initially gives it not out but KKR go upstairs and the decision is overturned.&nbsp;Dhruv Jurel lbw b Narine 2(4)

RR: 100/4, 8.4 overs

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Slower length ball delivered in the slot on middle and off. Parag clears his front leg and attempts to go downtown but can only sky it straight towards cow corner where Andre Russell takes a smart catch.&nbsp;Riyan Parag c Russell b Harshit Rana 34(14)&nbsp; 
 
RR: 97/3, 7.5 overs

KKR vs RR Live: Powerplay overs completed

Despite losing two wickets in the powerplay, Royals have managed to just about keep up with the asking run rate. Parag and Buttler will have to go big from here to reach anywhere near the target.&nbsp;

RR: 76/2, 6 overs

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Length ball on middle and leg. Samson stuck on the crease, plays through the line but gets a leading edge which is caught with ease by Narine on mid on.&nbsp;Samson c Narine b Harshit Rana 12(8)

RR: 47/2, 4.2 overs

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KKR vs RR Live: WICKET!

Length ball bowled in the channel outside off and Jaiswal goes fishing for it. Gets a thick outside edge that is snaffled up with ease by Iyer at first slip.&nbsp;Jaiswal c Venkatesh Iyer b Vaibhav Arora 19(9)

RR: 22/1, 1.5 overs

KKR vs RR Live: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler open innings for RR

A decent first over for RR as Jaiswal safely negotiated the swing of Mitchell Starc. Buttler is the impact sub for the Royals.&nbsp;

RR: 11/0, 1 over

KKR vs RR Live: KKR finish with 223/6

KKR put up a formidable 223/6 on board, courtesy of an excellent knock&nbsp;from Narine. RR would have to play out of their skins to chase this.

KKR: 223/6, 20 overs

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Length ball from Boult and&nbsp;Narine's fantastic innings comes to an end. The ball shapes a little and the West Indian can't get bat on it.

KKR: 195/5, 17.3 overs

KKR vs RR Live: 100 for Narine

The West Indian comes clutch yet again. Smashes a brilliant hundred. Slog sweeps a length ball for a boundary.

KKR: 184/3, 16 overs

KKR vs RR Live: Russel at the crease

Having lost two quick wickets, KKR would hope that Andre Russell comes big tonight. He has joined fellow West Indian Sunil Narine at the crease and KKR are above 150.&nbsp;

KKR: 150/3, 14.2 overs

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Flighted ball on middle and off. Iyer sits on one knee and attempts an almighty heave but misses it completely. The ball whistles past his bat and thuds into the back leg. The RR fielders appeal and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Iyer goes upstairs but the exercise is futile.&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer lbw b Chahal 11(7)&nbsp;

KKR: 133/3, 13 overs

KKR vs RR Live: KKR lose Angkrish

KKR lose Angkrish for 30 as Kuldeep Sen gets the breakthrough. Captain Iyer comes out in the middle. The home side are well on course for a total beyond 200 as they are already 110-2 (11).&nbsp;

KKR vs RR Live: Narine scores a fine 50

At the halfway mark, it is a good start for KKR as Narine is past the 50-run mark and looks set for a big one. Meanwhile, Angkrish is also well-settled as the partnership is flourishing, having already added 79 (39). Who will provide the breakthrough for RR? KKR 100-1 (10)

KKR vs RR Live: Narine accelerates

Narine accelerated to maximise the PP overs even after KKR lost Salt, caught and bowled to Avesh Khan. KKR 56-1 (6).

KKR vs RR Live:&nbsp;KKR openers get going

KKR openers are already on the move. Narine started it and Salt has just joined him as well. KKR 20/0 (3).

KKR vs RR Live: Phil Salt gets an early reprieve&nbsp;

Just two runs off the first over but Trent Boult would feel unlucky as Phil Salt gets an early reprieve with a simple catch dropped by Riyan Parag at point. KKR 2/0 (1).

KKR vs RR Live Score: IMPACT SUBS

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KKR vs RR Live Score: TEAMS

Kolkata Knight Riders&nbsp;(Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana

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KKR vs RR Live Score: WHAT THE CAPTAINS SAID

Sanju Samson:&nbsp;We would like to bowl first. Might be better to chase on this. Very much excited to be back in Eden Gardens, there's a great vibe in the stadium.&nbsp;Jos and Ash are available for this game, so they are coming back.

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KKR vs RR Live Score: Toss update

Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and opted to field first

KKR vs RR Live Score: Pitch report

Samuel Badree and Michael Clarke:&nbsp;There's a disparity of 12 metres square of the wicket - 59m and 71m; down the ground - 75m. Expect the bowlers to be defending on the bigger side. We've seen some contrasting matches here so far - 208 narrowly defended, 161 quite easily chased. I think it (pitch) is pretty similar to what we saw the other day.&nbsp;

We thought 190 was par, that was a day game, this is a night game. There's going to be some dew, it's extremely humid out here as well. Both teams will be looking to chase. It's a really good surface. You've got a lightning-fast outfield, the boundaries are pretty consistent, nice even pitch, you want to bat at any stage. Maximise the new ball on a surface like this while it's rock-hard.&nbsp;

KKR vs RR Live Score: Squads

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KKR vs RR Live Score: Kolkata host RR in clash-of-the-titans

Hello everyone! KKR host the RR franchise in what promises to be a humdinger of a clash. On paper, there isn't much separating both sides. Who will have the last laugh this evening?

Jos Buttler's unbeaten century helps Rajasthan Royals complete a famous victory against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. KKR vs RR Live: RR wins it for Royals Buttler shepherds the highest run chase in IPL history by climbing the mount of 224.

Jos Buttler's unbeaten century helps Rajasthan Royals complete a famous victory against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. KKR vs RR Live: RR wins it for Royals Buttler shepherds the highest run chase in IPL history by climbing the mount of 224. What an absolute gem of an innings from the English batter. RR win by two wickets. RR: 224/8, 20 overs KKR vs RR Live: 100 for Buttler! Short ball on middle and off. Buttler rocks on backfoot and thumps the ball over long on for a huge MAXIMUM! Three required in five balls. KKR vs RR Live: 9 required in 6 balls Jos Buttler has taken RR perilously close to a famous win. Smashes 19 runs in the penultimate over and RR only need nine runs. KKR: 215/8, 19 overs KKR vs RR Live: WICKET! Fuller length delivery wide outside off. Buttler digs it out and slams it straight down to long off for a single but calls for the extra run. Boult obliges but is caught well short of the crease. Boult run out (Shreyas Iyer/Starc) 0(1) RR: 186/8, 17.4 overs KKR vs RR Live: WICKET! A length ball bowled straight on the stumps. Powell is outfoxed by the flipper and gets pinned on the back leg. Narine appeals and the umpire raises the finger. RR go upstairs but the decision remains same. Powell lbw b Narine 26(13) RR: 178/6, 16.4 overs KKR vs RR Live: Buttler with the rearguard action After struggling to get going, Buttler has started letting loose in the last couple of overs. Powell has also shown the intent to search for the big ones. RR: 162/6, 16 overs KKR vs RR Live: KKR on top Varun Chakravarthy has single-handedly changed the complexion of the match by picking two wickets in two balls to put KKR in the driving seat. RR: 128/6, 14 overs KKR vs RR Live: 11 overs completed Royals have fallen into a bit of slump here. KKR bowlers have tightened the noose and the duo of Ashwin-Buttler is finding it difficult to score. RR: 115/4, 11 overs KKR vs RR Live: WICKET! Flighted ball on offstump that turns into the batter. Jurel plays down the wrong line and gets hit on the back pad. Umpire initially gives it not out but KKR go upstairs and the decision is overturned. Dhruv Jurel lbw b Narine 2(4) RR: 100/4, 8.4 overs KKR vs RR Live: WICKET! Slower length ball delivered in the slot on middle and off. Parag clears his front leg and attempts to go downtown but can only sky it straight towards cow corner where Andre Russell takes a smart catch. Riyan Parag c Russell b Harshit Rana 34(14) RR: 97/3, 7.5 overs KKR vs RR Live: Powerplay overs completed Despite losing two wickets in the powerplay, Royals have managed to just about keep up with the asking run rate. Parag and Buttler will have to go big from here to reach anywhere near the target. RR: 76/2, 6 overs KKR vs RR Live: WICKET! Length ball on middle and leg. Samson stuck on the crease, plays through the line but gets a leading edge which is caught with ease by Narine on mid on. Samson c Narine b Harshit Rana 12(8) RR: 47/2, 4.2 overs KKR vs RR Live: Final flourish for KKR innings - WATCH Finishing Touches ft. Left Handers Watch the match LIVE on @JioCinema and @StarSportsIndia 💻📱#TATAIPL | #KKRvRR | @KKRiders pic.twitter.com/nvQAeKPtQH — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 16, 2024 × KKR vs RR Live: WICKET! Length ball bowled in the channel outside off and Jaiswal goes fishing for it. Gets a thick outside edge that is snaffled up with ease by Iyer at first slip. Jaiswal c Venkatesh Iyer b Vaibhav Arora 19(9) RR: 22/1, 1.5 overs KKR vs RR Live: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler open innings for RR A decent first over for RR as Jaiswal safely negotiated the swing of Mitchell Starc. Buttler is the impact sub for the Royals. RR: 11/0, 1 over KKR vs RR Live: KKR finish with 223/6 KKR put up a formidable 223/6 on board, courtesy of an excellent knock from Narine. RR would have to play out of their skins to chase this. KKR: 223/6, 20 overs KKR vs RR Live: WICKET Length ball from Boult and Narine's fantastic innings comes to an end. The ball shapes a little and the West Indian can't get bat on it. KKR: 195/5, 17.3 overs KKR vs RR Live: 100 for Narine The West Indian comes clutch yet again. Smashes a brilliant hundred. Slog sweeps a length ball for a boundary. KKR: 184/3, 16 overs KKR vs RR Live: Russel at the crease Having lost two quick wickets, KKR would hope that Andre Russell comes big tonight. He has joined fellow West Indian Sunil Narine at the crease and KKR are above 150. KKR: 150/3, 14.2 overs KKR vs RR Live: WICKET! Flighted ball on middle and off. Iyer sits on one knee and attempts an almighty heave but misses it completely. The ball whistles past his bat and thuds into the back leg. The RR fielders appeal and the umpire raises the dreaded finger. Iyer goes upstairs but the exercise is futile. Shreyas Iyer lbw b Chahal 11(7) KKR: 133/3, 13 overs KKR vs RR Live: KKR lose Angkrish KKR lose Angkrish for 30 as Kuldeep Sen gets the breakthrough. Captain Iyer comes out in the middle. The home side are well on course for a total beyond 200 as they are already 110-2 (11). KKR vs RR Live: Narine scores a fine 50 At the halfway mark, it is a good start for KKR as Narine is past the 50-run mark and looks set for a big one. Meanwhile, Angkrish is also well-settled as the partnership is flourishing, having already added 79 (39). Who will provide the breakthrough for RR? KKR 100-1 (10) KKR vs RR Live: Narine accelerates Narine accelerated to maximise the PP overs even after KKR lost Salt, caught and bowled to Avesh Khan. KKR 56-1 (6). KKR vs RR Live: KKR openers get going KKR openers are already on the move. Narine started it and Salt has just joined him as well. KKR 20/0 (3). KKR vs RR Live: Phil Salt gets an early reprieve Just two runs off the first over but Trent Boult would feel unlucky as Phil Salt gets an early reprieve with a simple catch dropped by Riyan Parag at point. KKR 2/0 (1). KKR vs RR Live Score: IMPACT SUBS Kolkata Knight Riders Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Vaibhav Arora Rajasthan Royals Impact Subs: Jos Buttler, Kohler-Cadmore, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Nandre Burger KKR vs RR Live Score: TEAMS Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal KKR vs RR Live Score: WHAT THE CAPTAINS SAID Sanju Samson: We would like to bowl first. Might be better to chase on this. Very much excited to be back in Eden Gardens, there's a great vibe in the stadium. Jos and Ash are available for this game, so they are coming back. Shreyas Iyer: Would have loved to bowl as well based on the last game, on how the ball moved around. Whenever he (Narine) comes in, he is hard to read and he's got that poker face all throughout, we want him to perform him the way he has. We are playing the same team. KKR vs RR Live Score: Toss update Rajasthan Royals have won the toss and opted to field first KKR vs RR Live Score: Pitch report Samuel Badree and Michael Clarke: There's a disparity of 12 metres square of the wicket - 59m and 71m; down the ground - 75m. Expect the bowlers to be defending on the bigger side. We've seen some contrasting matches here so far - 208 narrowly defended, 161 quite easily chased. I think it (pitch) is pretty similar to what we saw the other day. We thought 190 was par, that was a day game, this is a night game. There's going to be some dew, it's extremely humid out here as well. Both teams will be looking to chase. It's a really good surface. You've got a lightning-fast outfield, the boundaries are pretty consistent, nice even pitch, you want to bat at any stage. Maximise the new ball on a surface like this while it's rock-hard. KKR vs RR Live Score: Squads Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Keshav Maharaj, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Kuldeep Sen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Shubham Dubey, Navdeep Saini, Abid Mushtaq, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jos Buttler, Sandeep Sharma, Nandre Burger, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Singh Rathore Kolkata Knight Riders: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rinku Singh, Allah Ghazanfar, Sakib Hussain, Sherfane Rutherford, Chetan Sakariya, Nitish Rana, Srikar Bharat, Dushmantha Chameera KKR vs RR Live Score: Kolkata host RR in clash-of-the-titans Hello everyone! KKR host the RR franchise in what promises to be a humdinger of a clash. On paper, there isn't much separating both sides. Who will have the last laugh this evening?

KKR vs RR, IPL 2024 Highlights: Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing.

Rohit, who was replaced by Hardik Pandya's as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, captioned the video as therapy. Have a look at the video below:

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Notably, Rohit is one of the top five highest run-getters of the season with 261 runs to his name in six innings. Sharma, fondly known as Hitman, has a strike rate of 167 this season - second only to Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag's 187 among the top-five runs scorers so far. Rohit's average for his 261 runs has been an impressive 52.50 as well.&nbsp;

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The Hitman has also a hit century - scoring 105 not out against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a losing cause. The MI batter has 15 sixes to his name in six matches - fifth joint-most along with Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs and CSK's Shivam Dube.

Rohit's form is somewhat the reason that MI can still salvage their season despite four losses and two wins in six games they have played. &nbsp;During his century against CSK, Rohit also became only the fifth batter in the world and the first Indian to reach 500 T20 sixes.

Rohit now has 502 sixes in 432 T20 matches and ahead of him are New Zealand's Colin Munro with 548 sixes in 428 T20s, and three West Indians - Andre Russell with 678 sixes in 488 T20s, Kieron Pollard with 860 sixes in 660 matches, and Chris Gayle with 1,056 sixes in 463 T20 matches.

Meanwhile, Rohit's removal from captaincy, coupled with MI's poor record this season, has drawn a lot of criticism towards new skipper Pandya.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing.

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Rohit Sharma's video of putting bat stickers with a child-like enthusiastic smile has gone viral on social media. In a video posted by Rohit on his official Instagram handle, the hitman can be seen putting multiple stickers on his bats before shadow-practicing. Rohit, who was replaced by Hardik Pandya's as MI skipper ahead of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, captioned the video as therapy. Have a look at the video below: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rohit Sharma (@rohitsharma45) × Notably, Rohit is one of the top five highest run-getters of the season with 261 runs to his name in six innings. Sharma, fondly known as Hitman, has a strike rate of 167 this season - second only to Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag's 187 among the top-five runs scorers so far. Rohit's average for his 261 runs has been an impressive 52.50 as well. Also Read: IPL 2024: 'Team that's most willing to...,' DC coach Ricky Ponting reveals key to win ongoing season The Hitman has also a hit century - scoring 105 not out against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a losing cause. The MI batter has 15 sixes to his name in six matches - fifth joint-most along with Delhi Capitals' Tristan Stubbs and CSK's Shivam Dube. Rohit's form is somewhat the reason that MI can still salvage their season despite four losses and two wins in six games they have played. During his century against CSK, Rohit also became only the fifth batter in the world and the first Indian to reach 500 T20 sixes. Rohit now has 502 sixes in 432 T20 matches and ahead of him are New Zealand's Colin Munro with 548 sixes in 428 T20s, and three West Indians - Andre Russell with 678 sixes in 488 T20s, Kieron Pollard with 860 sixes in 660 matches, and Chris Gayle with 1,056 sixes in 463 T20 matches. Meanwhile, Rohit's removal from captaincy, coupled with MI's poor record this season, has drawn a lot of criticism towards new skipper Pandya.

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Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting thinks attacking batting is going to be the key to win the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season rather then defensive bowling. Ponting made the comments at the pre-match conference ahead of DC's game against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday (Apr 17). The IPL has already seen multiple high scores including the highest team total in the league history - two of them have been posted by SunRisers Hyderabad.

"Quite often, big tournaments like the IPL and the Big Bash (League, BBL) back in Australia have been won by the best defensive bowling teams. But the way this IPL is going - and [with] the different rules in the IPL - it looks like it will be won by the team that's most willing to take on the bowling, and try and post some really big scores. I think it's potentially more attacking batting that's going to win this IPL than defensive bowling," Ponting opined.

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Ponting also said that impact player rule has benefited teams to a certain extent in posting high totals this season and said: "Sunrisers (Hyderabad, SRH) are obviously responsible for a couple of those [big scores]. KKR got 260-odd [272 for 7] against us. I think the impact player is having a big effect on the way teams are batting. You watched the way Travis [Head] batted last night. You can't bat that way unless you've got confidence in the players underneath you and you bat deep in your batting order as well."

The season has already seen SRH post league history's highest total twice - 277 against Mumbai Indians before improving it against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 15. On Tuesday (Apr 16), Rajasthan Royals also chased down the joint-highest total of IPL history - 224.

DC, however, have not been a great participant in the high-scoring spree as visible by their record of four losses and two wins after six games, only better than last-placed RCB.

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting thinks attacking batting is going to be the key to win the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season rather then defensive bowling.

Delhi Capitals coach Ricky Ponting thinks attacking batting is going to be the key to win the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season rather then defensive bowling. Ponting made the comments at the pre-match conference ahead of DC's game against Gujarat Titans (GT) on Wednesday (Apr 17). The IPL has already seen multiple high scores including the highest team total in the league history - two of them have been posted by SunRisers Hyderabad. "Quite often, big tournaments like the IPL and the Big Bash (League, BBL) back in Australia have been won by the best defensive bowling teams. But the way this IPL is going - and [with] the different rules in the IPL - it looks like it will be won by the team that's most willing to take on the bowling, and try and post some really big scores. I think it's potentially more attacking batting that's going to win this IPL than defensive bowling," Ponting opined. Also Read: IPL 2024: Great news for LSG! Mayank Yadav returns to bowling ahead of vital clash vs CSK Ponting also said that impact player rule has benefited teams to a certain extent in posting high totals this season and said: "Sunrisers (Hyderabad, SRH) are obviously responsible for a couple of those [big scores]. KKR got 260-odd [272 for 7] against us. I think the impact player is having a big effect on the way teams are batting. You watched the way Travis [Head] batted last night. You can't bat that way unless you've got confidence in the players underneath you and you bat deep in your batting order as well." The season has already seen SRH post league history's highest total twice - 277 against Mumbai Indians before improving it against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 15. On Tuesday (Apr 16), Rajasthan Royals also chased down the joint-highest total of IPL history - 224. DC, however, have not been a great participant in the high-scoring spree as visible by their record of four losses and two wins after six games, only better than last-placed RCB.

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Ahead of Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) home game versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 19 (Friday), there is a massive boost for KL Rahul &amp; Co. as Mayank Yadav has returned to bowling at full tilt after having shaken off the niggle he was carrying recently. The Indian pacer has been a revelation in IPL 2024 due to his raw pace and yorkers. He has so far claimed six wickets in three games.&nbsp;

The 21-year-old Mayank got injured during his side's win over Gujarat Titans (GT), at home, and subsequently missed the games versus Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).&nbsp;Since his injury, Lucknow has lost two games on the trot and are in need to get back to winning ways.&nbsp;

LSG's official handle on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared a video of Mayank returning back to bowling at the nets on Wednesday (April 17). Here is the clip:

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Mayank has already bowled two of the fastest deliveries of IPL 2024 -- having clocked 155.8 kmph and 156.7 kmph. The pacer's speed and accuracy have impressed many former cricketers and experts of the game, with some also backing him for India's T20 World Cup squad. If the youngster has to make a surprise entry in India's T20 WC squad, he will hope to carry on with the momentum earned and help Lucknow reach the playoffs.&nbsp;

It will be interesting to see how Mayank makes a comeback after a good start in his debut IPL season. At present, Rahul-led LSG are in the fifth place with three wins and equal number of losses under their belt.&nbsp;

Ahead of Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) home game versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 19 (Friday), there is a massive boost for KL Rahul & Co. as Mayank Yadav has returned to bowling at full tilt after having shaken off the niggle he was carrying recently.

Ahead of Lucknow Super Giants' (LSG) home game versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 19 (Friday), there is a massive boost for KL Rahul & Co. as Mayank Yadav has returned to bowling at full tilt after having shaken off the niggle he was carrying recently. The Indian pacer has been a revelation in IPL 2024 due to his raw pace and yorkers. He has so far claimed six wickets in three games. The 21-year-old Mayank got injured during his side's win over Gujarat Titans (GT), at home, and subsequently missed the games versus Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Since his injury, Lucknow has lost two games on the trot and are in need to get back to winning ways. LSG's official handle on X, formerly known as Twitter, shared a video of Mayank returning back to bowling at the nets on Wednesday (April 17). Here is the clip: Phir se udd chala 🔥🧿 pic.twitter.com/q8CP55Bkgk — Lucknow Super Giants (@LucknowIPL) April 17, 2024 × Also read: IPL 2024: Sunil Narine joins Rohit Sharma and Shane Watson in elite club during KKR vs RR thriller Mayank has already bowled two of the fastest deliveries of IPL 2024 -- having clocked 155.8 kmph and 156.7 kmph. The pacer's speed and accuracy have impressed many former cricketers and experts of the game, with some also backing him for India's T20 World Cup squad. If the youngster has to make a surprise entry in India's T20 WC squad, he will hope to carry on with the momentum earned and help Lucknow reach the playoffs. It will be interesting to see how Mayank makes a comeback after a good start in his debut IPL season. At present, Rahul-led LSG are in the fifth place with three wins and equal number of losses under their belt.

IPL 2024: Great news for LSG! Mayank Yadav returns to bowling ahead of vital clash vs CSK

Sunil Narine was on a roll during match 31 of the IPL 2024 edition where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a battle of the top-two teams at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Tuesday (April 16). Narine slammed a brilliant 109 as KKR posted 223/6, after being asked to bat first, and also returned with impressive figures of 4-0-30-2 but his efforts weren't enough as Jos Buttler's unbeaten 107 took his side to a memorable two-wicket win in a high-scoring thriller. Despite this, Narine joined Rohit Sharma and Shane Watson in an elite club in the IPL.

Narine became only the third cricketer in the history of IPL, after Mumbai Indians' (MI) Rohit and Watson, to slam a hundred and also claim a hat-trick. Rohit has so far hit two IPL centuries, with his most recent coming against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in MI's 20-run loss in match 29 on Sunday (April 14), whereas Hitman claimed a hat-trick during the 2009 edition. Back then, he was playing for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers (DC) and he attained the feat versus MI in Centurion&nbsp;(removing the likes of Abhishek Nayar, JP Duminy and Harbhajan Singh).

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Talking about Watson, who won the IPL for RR and CSK during his playing days, the Australian ended his IPL career with four centuries. Further, he took a hat-trick during his RR days, when they locked horns against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2014. Back then, he dismissed&nbsp;Shikhar Dhawan, Moises Henriques and Karn Sharma in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, Narine also claimed a hat-trick during IPL 2013, when KKR faced Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), now known as Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mohali.&nbsp;He got rid of&nbsp;David Hussey, Gurkeerat Singh and Azhar Mahmood at the PCA Stadium, Mohali.&nbsp;

At present, Narine-starrer KKR are placed second despite their narrow loss to RR in match 31 on Tuesday evening. They will now host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 21 (Sunday).

Sunil Narine was on a roll during match 31 of the IPL 2024 edition where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a battle of the top-two teams at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Tuesday (April 16).

Sunil Narine was on a roll during match 31 of the IPL 2024 edition where Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) locked horns with Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a battle of the top-two teams at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Tuesday (April 16). Narine slammed a brilliant 109 as KKR posted 223/6, after being asked to bat first, and also returned with impressive figures of 4-0-30-2 but his efforts weren't enough as Jos Buttler's unbeaten 107 took his side to a memorable two-wicket win in a high-scoring thriller. Despite this, Narine joined Rohit Sharma and Shane Watson in an elite club in the IPL. Narine became only the third cricketer in the history of IPL, after Mumbai Indians' (MI) Rohit and Watson, to slam a hundred and also claim a hat-trick. Rohit has so far hit two IPL centuries, with his most recent coming against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in MI's 20-run loss in match 29 on Sunday (April 14), whereas Hitman claimed a hat-trick during the 2009 edition. Back then, he was playing for the now-defunct Deccan Chargers (DC) and he attained the feat versus MI in Centurion (removing the likes of Abhishek Nayar, JP Duminy and Harbhajan Singh). Also read: IPL 2024: 'Wouldn't say I single-handedly won game' - RR opener Jos Buttler after miraculous ton vs KKR Talking about Watson, who won the IPL for RR and CSK during his playing days, the Australian ended his IPL career with four centuries. Further, he took a hat-trick during his RR days, when they locked horns against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2014. Back then, he dismissed Shikhar Dhawan, Moises Henriques and Karn Sharma in Ahmedabad. Meanwhile, Narine also claimed a hat-trick during IPL 2013, when KKR faced Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), now known as Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Mohali. He got rid of David Hussey, Gurkeerat Singh and Azhar Mahmood at the PCA Stadium, Mohali. At present, Narine-starrer KKR are placed second despite their narrow loss to RR in match 31 on Tuesday evening. They will now host the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on April 21 (Sunday).

IPL 2024: Sunil Narine joins Rohit Sharma and Shane Watson in elite club during KKR vs RR thriller

On Tuesday (April 16), Jos Buttler's 107* triumphed over Sunil Narine's 109 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Being asked to bat first, Shreyas Iyer-led KKR posted 223/6, riding on Narine's maiden IPL hundred, before RR were on the back foot and needed 79 off the last 30 balls. In the end overs, Buttler and Rovman Powell started the onslaught&nbsp;and took their side home with two wickets in hand. Powell (13-ball 26) attacked Narine, in the 17th over, and shifted the momentum before Buttler took charge, after losing his partner. The Englishman earned a win for his side on the penultimate ball of the contest.

Buttler started off well but was slow in the middle overs. Riyan Parag (14-ball 34) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (9-ball 19) provided the much-needed impetus before the Englishman was joined by Powell. Their seventh-wicket stand changed the complexion of the game before Buttler turned it around with his seventh IPL ton. However, the veteran opener feels he didn't single-handedly win the game for his side.&nbsp;

Speaking to Jio Cinema, Buttler said, "No, I wouldn't say that at all. I think there are a few great cameos from the guys. Riyan Parag really got us going. He came in and struck the ball beautifully, and I think the way Rovman Powell played, you know that over against Narine. The way he took him on really sort of swung the momentum."

“And then, as you know, keep believing. I think that was the key. You know, the negative thoughts do come in, and you start to question yourself, Is it too much to do? But, then try and flip it completely and sort of dare to dream,"&nbsp;Buttler further opined.

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Despite some good cameos from Parag and Powell, Buttler still had to do the bulk of the job after losing the West Indian. RR were in need of another 46 when Powell departed but Buttler got the boundaries at will to chase down the score. With this win, RR continue to remain atop with six victories from seven games.&nbsp;

At the post-match presentation, RR captain Samson said, "Very happy with the win. We were wondering like the wickets we lost ... six down and then Rovman came in and hit those couple of sixes and that's when we felt like we were still in the game." He added, "Jos did what he does for us from last 6-7 years, very happy for him. It (Buttler's knock) should go right on top. Being an opener, if Jos gets in, we all know at the dug-out that he'll be there till the 20th over. If he's batting till the 20th over, no runs are unchaseable. He does something special."

On Tuesday (April 16), Jos Buttler's 107* triumphed over Sunil Narine's 109 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

On Tuesday (April 16), Jos Buttler's 107* triumphed over Sunil Narine's 109 as Rajasthan Royals (RR) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a high-scoring thriller at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Being asked to bat first, Shreyas Iyer-led KKR posted 223/6, riding on Narine's maiden IPL hundred, before RR were on the back foot and needed 79 off the last 30 balls. In the end overs, Buttler and Rovman Powell started the onslaught and took their side home with two wickets in hand. Powell (13-ball 26) attacked Narine, in the 17th over, and shifted the momentum before Buttler took charge, after losing his partner. The Englishman earned a win for his side on the penultimate ball of the contest. Buttler started off well but was slow in the middle overs. Riyan Parag (14-ball 34) and Yashasvi Jaiswal (9-ball 19) provided the much-needed impetus before the Englishman was joined by Powell. Their seventh-wicket stand changed the complexion of the game before Buttler turned it around with his seventh IPL ton. However, the veteran opener feels he didn't single-handedly win the game for his side. Speaking to Jio Cinema, Buttler said, "No, I wouldn't say that at all. I think there are a few great cameos from the guys. Riyan Parag really got us going. He came in and struck the ball beautifully, and I think the way Rovman Powell played, you know that over against Narine. The way he took him on really sort of swung the momentum." “And then, as you know, keep believing. I think that was the key. You know, the negative thoughts do come in, and you start to question yourself, Is it too much to do? But, then try and flip it completely and sort of dare to dream," Buttler further opined. Also read: IPL 2024: 'Tough days are not always bad' - Gautam Gambhir shares heartfelt post after KKR lose thriller to RR Despite some good cameos from Parag and Powell, Buttler still had to do the bulk of the job after losing the West Indian. RR were in need of another 46 when Powell departed but Buttler got the boundaries at will to chase down the score. With this win, RR continue to remain atop with six victories from seven games. At the post-match presentation, RR captain Samson said, "Very happy with the win. We were wondering like the wickets we lost ... six down and then Rovman came in and hit those couple of sixes and that's when we felt like we were still in the game." He added, "Jos did what he does for us from last 6-7 years, very happy for him. It (Buttler's knock) should go right on top. Being an opener, if Jos gets in, we all know at the dug-out that he'll be there till the 20th over. If he's batting till the 20th over, no runs are unchaseable. He does something special."

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SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) batters were in a rampaging mood in their match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday (Apr 15). The men-in-orange smashed the highest team total in IPL history by scoring 287/3 in the stipulated 20 overs, which was also the second-highest total in T20 history. Here we take a look at several records broken by the both sides.

IPL 2024: All Records Broken in RCB vs SRH Contest

Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma has entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Orange Cap top-five list with unbeaten 105 off 61 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14. Rohit now has 261 runs in six games at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 167. Sharma has also hit 28 fours and 15 sixes so far in the tournament.

Chennai all rounder Shivam Dube has also gained several placed to be at number six with 242 runs in six games at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 163. Dube has been in sublime form this season, hitting 20 fours and 15 sixes along with two fifties in the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli,&nbsp;with 319&nbsp;runs, currently leads the list of batters scoring&nbsp;most runs league. Kohli, the current Orange Cap holder, has played six games so far and has hit two fifties and one hundred in those matches.&nbsp;

The RCB veteran averages 103.33 at the moment in the IPL 2024 and already has the highest score of 113 not out. Kohli's strike rate is also a whooping 146.29. The batter has also hit 29 fours and 12 sixes and has been not out two times in five innings.

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Second&nbsp;on the list is Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag who is having a breakout IPL 2024 season with the bat. Parag has 284&nbsp;runs in six matches he has played and has hit three fifties in them. His average stands tall at 71&nbsp;while the strike rate is 155. Parag's highest score this season has been 84 not out.

Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson is next with 264&nbsp;runs to his name in five&nbsp;games so far. Samson has averaged 66&nbsp;while his strike rate is 155. Samson also has three fifties to his name with a best of 82 not out.

Rohit comes next and Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill with 255&nbsp;runs in six&nbsp;games comes next with most runs in the ongoing IPL 2024. Gill's average this season has been 51&nbsp;and a strike rate of 151. Gill has also hit one fifty and the highest score being 89 not out.

Shivam Dube rounds of top-six with Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan next to him. The GT batter has 226&nbsp;runs in six games at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 127. Sudharsan's highest score in the tournament so far has been 45.

Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma has entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Orange Cap top-five list with unbeaten 105 off 61 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14.

Mumbai Indians batter Rohit Sharma has entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Orange Cap top-five list with unbeaten 105 off 61 balls against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on April 14. Rohit now has 261 runs in six games at an average of 52 and a strike rate of 167. Sharma has also hit 28 fours and 15 sixes so far in the tournament. Chennai all rounder Shivam Dube has also gained several placed to be at number six with 242 runs in six games at an average of 60 and a strike rate of 163. Dube has been in sublime form this season, hitting 20 fours and 15 sixes along with two fifties in the tournament. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli, with 319 runs, currently leads the list of batters scoring most runs league. Kohli, the current Orange Cap holder, has played six games so far and has hit two fifties and one hundred in those matches. The RCB veteran averages 103.33 at the moment in the IPL 2024 and already has the highest score of 113 not out. Kohli's strike rate is also a whooping 146.29. The batter has also hit 29 fours and 12 sixes and has been not out two times in five innings. Also Watch: Jasprit Bumrah's searing yorker to dismiss DC batter Prithvi Shaw in MI's maiden win Second on the list is Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag who is having a breakout IPL 2024 season with the bat. Parag has 284 runs in six matches he has played and has hit three fifties in them. His average stands tall at 71 while the strike rate is 155. Parag's highest score this season has been 84 not out. Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson is next with 264 runs to his name in five games so far. Samson has averaged 66 while his strike rate is 155. Samson also has three fifties to his name with a best of 82 not out. Rohit comes next and Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill with 255 runs in six games comes next with most runs in the ongoing IPL 2024. Gill's average this season has been 51 and a strike rate of 151. Gill has also hit one fifty and the highest score being 89 not out. Shivam Dube rounds of top-six with Gujarat Titans batter Sai Sudharsan next to him. The GT batter has 226 runs in six games at an average of 38 and a strike rate of 127. Sudharsan's highest score in the tournament so far has been 45.

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Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has backed Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag to make it to India's T20 World Cup squad. Notably, ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played from June 2, right after the ongoing 2024 season of the Indian premier League (IPL). Parag, who is having a breakout season for RR, is currently second on the list of most runs scored with 261 runs in five games.

Speaking on his chances to play for India in the T20 World Cup, Jaffer, in a conversation with cricket website ESPNCricinfo, said: "Looking at his form, I won't be surprised if selectors are considering him for the T20 World Cup. The way he has played shows consistency, and I won't be surprised if we see him there."

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“Riyan Parag is emerging to be a sensational player in this IPL. It's pretty refreshing to see a young player performing like this. He has performed in the domestic cricket for Assam, and he's carrying that form. The no. 4 suits him better, as he gets some time to settle,” Jaffer added.

Explaining what has made Parag stand&nbsp;out this season, Jaffer said: "The hard work is showing. He is fitter, and he looks composed. His shot selection is good; he has faced significant trolling over the past few years; he also played the difficult role of a finisher, but the Royals kept their faith in him. It feels like he has the right number now, and he is in the right frame of mind, too. He looks dedicated to proving everyone wrong."

Parag has already hit three fifties in five innings he has played so far with a best of 84 not out. His average has been an impressive 87 and a strike of 158 with 17 fours and 17 sixes as well.

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has backed Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag to make it to India's T20 World Cup squad. Notably, ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played from June 2, right after the ongoing 2024 season of the Indian premier League (IPL).

Former India batter Wasim Jaffer has backed Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag to make it to India's T20 World Cup squad. Notably, ICC T20 World Cup is scheduled to be played from June 2, right after the ongoing 2024 season of the Indian premier League (IPL). Parag, who is having a breakout season for RR, is currently second on the list of most runs scored with 261 runs in five games. Speaking on his chances to play for India in the T20 World Cup, Jaffer, in a conversation with cricket website ESPNCricinfo, said: "Looking at his form, I won't be surprised if selectors are considering him for the T20 World Cup. The way he has played shows consistency, and I won't be surprised if we see him there." Also Read: Ayush Badoni on his improved performance - ‘I went to Australia for training camp with Langer’ “Riyan Parag is emerging to be a sensational player in this IPL. It's pretty refreshing to see a young player performing like this. He has performed in the domestic cricket for Assam, and he's carrying that form. The no. 4 suits him better, as he gets some time to settle,” Jaffer added. Explaining what has made Parag stand out this season, Jaffer said: "The hard work is showing. He is fitter, and he looks composed. His shot selection is good; he has faced significant trolling over the past few years; he also played the difficult role of a finisher, but the Royals kept their faith in him. It feels like he has the right number now, and he is in the right frame of mind, too. He looks dedicated to proving everyone wrong." Parag has already hit three fifties in five innings he has played so far with a best of 84 not out. His average has been an impressive 87 and a strike of 158 with 17 fours and 17 sixes as well.

IPL 2024: Former India opener backs Rajasthan Royals batter Riyan Parag to be in T20 World Cup squad

Match 25 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by seven wickets in pursuit of 197 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday (April 11). Opting to bowl first, Hardik Pandya-led MI rode on Jasprit Bumrah's 5 for 21 to restrict Faf du Plessis-led RCB for 196 for 8 despite fifties from the skipper (61),&nbsp;Rajat Patidar (26-ball 50) and Dinesh Karthik's 23-ball 53.

In reply, MI chased down the score in mere 15.2 overs courtesy of Ishan Kishan's 34-ball 69, Rohit Sharma's 38 and Suryakumar Yadav's 19-ball 52. This was Surya's second game of the season, having made a comeback in his side's previous encounter (versus Delhi Capitals -- where he was out for a duck). Coming through after facing several injury issues, SKY missed making a mark versus Delhi but came to his usual best against Bengaluru. His inning&nbsp;was laced with 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 273.68.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Courtesy of his knock, Surya also joined the elite 7,000-run club in the T20s, becoming the fourth-fastest Indian to do so. Surya achieved the feat in his 249th innings, whereas KL Rahul remains the fastest Indian in this arena, having earned it in his&nbsp;197th inning. Virat Kohli -- India's leading run-getter in T20Is -- entered the 7K-run club in his 212th outing.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-dinesh-karthik-for-t20-world-cup-rohits-hilarious-stump-mic-remark-makes-heads-turn-watch-710390">IPL 2024: Dinesh Karthik for T20 World Cup? Rohit's hilarious stump mic remark makes heads turn - Watch</a>

<h2>Indians with 7,000-plus runs in T20s</h2>

Virat Kohli - 12,313 
Rohit Sharma - 11,312 
Shikhar Dhawan - 9,797 
Suresh Raina - 8,654 
MS Dhoni - 7,310 
Robin Uthappa - 7,272 
Dinesh Karthik - 7,224 
KL Rahul - 7,192 
Suryakumar Yadav - 7021

At the post-match presentation, Surya said, "It's always good to be back at Wankhede, when the tournament started I was mentally here only, although physically in Bangalore (recovering from the injury), it felt like I never left. When you are chasing 200, it is important to know the dew factor and take your chances, both Rohit and Ishan did the job for us at the 10th over mark and we only knew that we had to finish early for that net run rate thing."

He added, "I just try to play to the field and practice these shots and it is just muscle memory (talking about his freak shots) and I go out there and enjoy myself. The slice over point is the one that I enjoyed the most."

Meanwhile, Bumrah earned the Player-of-the-Match award for his brilliant spell versus RCB, who are now in the ninth spot with only one win from six games. MI, on the other hand, have moved to the seventh spot and will now host arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 29 on Sunday (April 14).

Match 25 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by seven wickets in pursuit of 197 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday (April 11).

Match 25 of the IPL 2024 edition saw the Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by seven wickets in pursuit of 197 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday (April 11). Opting to bowl first, Hardik Pandya-led MI rode on Jasprit Bumrah's 5 for 21 to restrict Faf du Plessis-led RCB for 196 for 8 despite fifties from the skipper (61), Rajat Patidar (26-ball 50) and Dinesh Karthik's 23-ball 53. In reply, MI chased down the score in mere 15.2 overs courtesy of Ishan Kishan's 34-ball 69, Rohit Sharma's 38 and Suryakumar Yadav's 19-ball 52. This was Surya's second game of the season, having made a comeback in his side's previous encounter (versus Delhi Capitals -- where he was out for a duck). Coming through after facing several injury issues, SKY missed making a mark versus Delhi but came to his usual best against Bengaluru. His inning was laced with 5 fours and 4 sixes at a strike rate of 273.68. Courtesy of his knock, Surya also joined the elite 7,000-run club in the T20s, becoming the fourth-fastest Indian to do so. Surya achieved the feat in his 249th innings, whereas KL Rahul remains the fastest Indian in this arena, having earned it in his 197th inning. Virat Kohli -- India's leading run-getter in T20Is -- entered the 7K-run club in his 212th outing. Also read: IPL 2024: Dinesh Karthik for T20 World Cup? Rohit's hilarious stump mic remark makes heads turn - Watch Indians with 7,000-plus runs in T20s Virat Kohli - 12,313 Rohit Sharma - 11,312 Shikhar Dhawan - 9,797 Suresh Raina - 8,654 MS Dhoni - 7,310 Robin Uthappa - 7,272 Dinesh Karthik - 7,224 KL Rahul - 7,192 Suryakumar Yadav - 7021 At the post-match presentation, Surya said, "It's always good to be back at Wankhede, when the tournament started I was mentally here only, although physically in Bangalore (recovering from the injury), it felt like I never left. When you are chasing 200, it is important to know the dew factor and take your chances, both Rohit and Ishan did the job for us at the 10th over mark and we only knew that we had to finish early for that net run rate thing." He added, "I just try to play to the field and practice these shots and it is just muscle memory (talking about his freak shots) and I go out there and enjoy myself. The slice over point is the one that I enjoyed the most." Meanwhile, Bumrah earned the Player-of-the-Match award for his brilliant spell versus RCB, who are now in the ninth spot with only one win from six games. MI, on the other hand, have moved to the seventh spot and will now host arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 29 on Sunday (April 14).

IPL 2024: MI batter Suryakumar Yadav enters 7K T20-run club with blistering 52 vs RCB

Match 26 of the IPL 2024 edition will see the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the&nbsp;Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday (April 12). KL Rahul-led Lucknow will start as overwhelming favourites as they are ranked third as opposed to Delhi, who are struggling at the bottom.

Lucknow are coming into this game on the back of an impressive 33-run win against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at home. In fact, the LSG franchise is one of the five teams that are so far unbeaten at home in the ongoing edition. They are on a three-match winning streak, after a loss in their season-opener, and will be confident taking on Rishabh Pant &amp; Co.

Talking about the visiting side, Delhi have their task cut out. They are in the tenth spot, with one win from five encounters. There are problems aplenty for the DC camp as they have failed to adapt and have also been plagued by injury concerns. A lot has been said and written about their team selection and strategies. If they come up with better and smarter plans, they can cause an upset this evening.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-dinesh-karthik-for-t20-world-cup-rohits-hilarious-stump-mic-remark-makes-heads-turn-watch-710390">IPL 2024: Dinesh Karthik for T20 World Cup? Rohit's hilarious stump mic remark makes heads turn - Watch</a>

Match preview and result prediction: The pitch on offer in Lucknow has assisted the bowlers, especially the pacers with the batters not getting a freeway to score at a brisk pace. This will also help the Delhi camp, given the kind of bowling attack they possess. It all depends on whether it's a black&nbsp;or red soil deck which will determine the nature of the pitch. However, one can expect&nbsp;another sporting surface with&nbsp;bowlers being in the game throughout.&nbsp;

Expect a moderate-scoring game, in the 160-170 range, with Lucknow likely to keep their winning streak going.

Match 26 of the IPL 2024 edition will see the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday (April 12).

Match 26 of the IPL 2024 edition will see the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) host the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow on Friday (April 12). KL Rahul-led Lucknow will start as overwhelming favourites as they are ranked third as opposed to Delhi, who are struggling at the bottom. Lucknow are coming into this game on the back of an impressive 33-run win against the Gujarat Titans (GT) at home. In fact, the LSG franchise is one of the five teams that are so far unbeaten at home in the ongoing edition. They are on a three-match winning streak, after a loss in their season-opener, and will be confident taking on Rishabh Pant & Co. Talking about the visiting side, Delhi have their task cut out. They are in the tenth spot, with one win from five encounters. There are problems aplenty for the DC camp as they have failed to adapt and have also been plagued by injury concerns. A lot has been said and written about their team selection and strategies. If they come up with better and smarter plans, they can cause an upset this evening. Also read: IPL 2024: Dinesh Karthik for T20 World Cup? Rohit's hilarious stump mic remark makes heads turn - Watch Match preview and result prediction: The pitch on offer in Lucknow has assisted the bowlers, especially the pacers with the batters not getting a freeway to score at a brisk pace. This will also help the Delhi camp, given the kind of bowling attack they possess. It all depends on whether it's a black or red soil deck which will determine the nature of the pitch. However, one can expect another sporting surface with bowlers being in the game throughout. Expect a moderate-scoring game, in the 160-170 range, with Lucknow likely to keep their winning streak going.

IPL 2024, Match 26: Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals – Match preview and result prediction

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition where the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR), the only unbeaten team so far, will host the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT). While the Royals are coming into this game on the back of an easy 183-run chase versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat lost their last game, to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 33 runs.

GT, the 2022 champions, have not been at their consistent best and will need to be at their A-game to beat the high-flying Royals. Sanju Samson &amp; Co. are at the top of the IPL 2024 points table with four back-to-back wins.

<h2>RR VS GT Live Score Updates</h2>

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat win it!!!!!!!

The Titans have done it! They have trumped the Royals in Jaipur and&nbsp;how. Needing 35 off last 12, Gujarat won the match by three wickets on the last ball.

GT: 199/7 in 20 overs

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RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Kuldeep Sen's&nbsp;three wickets peg Gujarat back

Skipper Gill is going strong with a fifty but Kuldeep Sen's three wicket including two in one over after the short rain break has put Gujarat on the&nbsp;backfoot. Yuzvendra Chahal also picked up a wicket and now it's Tewatia on the crease with Gill.

GT: 124/4 in 15 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gill going strong after Sudharsan falls

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill is going strong after his partner Sai Sudharsan went back after scoring 35 off 29 ball. Matthew Wade is the next batter in as GT reach the halfway mark.

GT: 76/1 in 10 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat up the ante

After some clam batting in the first three overs, GT openers have upped the ante in the second half of the powerplay to score 25 runs. They'd have to keep going at the same rate for much longer.

GT: 44/0 in 6 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat cautious in start of 197 chase

Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have started cautiously in chase, scoring 18 runs in the first three overs. They'd have to pick up pace now else they'll be left with too much to catch up later in the innings.

GT: 18/0 in 3 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: RR finish with 196/3

An expensive 20th over from Umesh Yadav as RR collect 19 runs off it and finish strongly with 196/3 on board. GT are only to blame themselves as they dropped a handful of chances and were extremely sloppy in the field.&nbsp;

RR: 196/3, 20 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET!

Length ball delivered wide outside off. Parag goes fetching for it and drills it straight down to long off where Vijay Shankar takes a smart catch and despite losing his balance, manages to hold onto it.&nbsp;Riyan Parag c Shankar b Mohit Sharma 76(48)

RR: 172/2, 18.4 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: 50 up for Samson as well

Length ball in the slot. Samson stands tall and thumps it straight down the ground where another misfield&nbsp;allows Samson to collect the boundary and reach his fifty in 31 balls.&nbsp;

RR: 154/2, 17 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: GT struggle to pick wickets

The partnership between Samson and Parag is nearing 100 and GT have no answers as to how to dislodge them. Rashid Khan has bowled out and it looks like Mohit Sharma will handle the death ball specialist role. 

RR: 139/2, 16 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: 50 for Parag

Length ball wide outside off. Sits up nicely for Parag who pulls it in front of square for a flat six to get to his fifty in only 34 balls.&nbsp;

RR: 118/2, 14 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Parag-Samson keep it moving

Having been pegged back by the early wickets, Parag and Samson have stitched a little partnership to bring RR back into the contest. However, they might need to up the scoring rate now.&nbsp;

RR: 89/2, 12 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Multiple reprieves for Parag

Nine overs completed and GT have strangled the RR batters with the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. Riyan Parag has already been dropped thrice and Matthew Wade is to blame for two of those chances.

RR: 65/2, 9 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET!

Buttler departs! Tossed-up ball delivered on fourth stump. The English batter makes some room for himself and tries&nbsp;to go downtown but&nbsp;can only get an outside edge which is snaffled up at first slip.&nbsp;

Buttler c Rahul Tewatia b Rashid Khan 8(10) | RR: 42.2, 5.4 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET!

Good length ball on middle and leg. Jaiswal walks across his stumps and attempts to loft the ball behind short fine leg. However, he gets a thick edge which is pouched by a jumping Matthew Wade behind the sticks.&nbsp;

Jaiswal c Wade b Umesh Yadav 24(19) | RR: 32/1, 4.2 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: RR off to a solid start

Unlike the previous matches, Jaiswal has opted to be slightly circumspect. The youngster wants to spend some time in the middle before going big.&nbsp;

RR: 22/0, 3 overs

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler walk out to&nbsp;bat

Yashasvi Jaiswal, LHB, and Jos Buttler, RHB, walk out to&nbsp;bat. Meanwhile, Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast, will shoulder the new ball responsibilities.&nbsp;

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Titans win toss, elect to bowl

Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill wins the toss and elects to bowl first in Jaipur.

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Covers come off, toss soon in Jaipur

Good news for fans as the covers are taken off in Jaipur. The toss will take place at 7:25 pm local time with match set to begin at 7:40 pm. No overs have been deducted so we'll have a full match at our hands.

RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Rain delays toss in Jaipur

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Aaron Finch and Pommie Mbangwa decode the pitch: "Slightly windy at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. 62 metres on one side (against the wind), 70 metres on the other (with the wind). 79 metres down the ground. Looks like a really good wicket. There's just a hint of grass on it - green grass. Hopefully that will keep some extra pace in the wicket. We saw here last time, this was the slowest out of all the surfaces on this block of wickets in Jaipur. For me, I'll look to play straight as a batter here. Because we know in Jaipur, there can be some movement with the new ball. But as it goes on, I expect it to get a little bit slower. With the overhead conditions, there shouldn't be much dew.&nbsp;Overhead conditions suggest there might be rain later on"

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RR vs GT Live: Shane Bond on RR's dominant home run

Ahead of the GT tie, Bond said, "One of the things we talked about from last year to this year was playing better at home. We didn't play well here last year, we talked a lot about how we wanted to go about our work and I think we've adjusted really well. We're three from three here and that gives us a lot of confidence going into the next game which is here again."

RR are one of the five teams who are yet to concede a game at home in IPL 2024. Will their streak continue this evening?

RR vs GT Live: SQUADS

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RR vs GT Live: RR host Gujarat at the iconic Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday evening (April 10). So far, Royals are the only unbeaten side. Meanwhile, Gujarat enter this game on the back of two successive defeats and are in need to revamp at the earliest as the competition intensifies.

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition where the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR), the only unbeaten team so far, will host the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT).

Hello and welcome to the live coverage of match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition where the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR), the only unbeaten team so far, will host the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans (GT). While the Royals are coming into this game on the back of an easy 183-run chase versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Gujarat lost their last game, to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 33 runs. GT, the 2022 champions, have not been at their consistent best and will need to be at their A-game to beat the high-flying Royals. Sanju Samson & Co. are at the top of the IPL 2024 points table with four back-to-back wins. RR VS GT Live Score Updates RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat win it!!!!!!! The Titans have done it! They have trumped the Royals in Jaipur and how. Needing 35 off last 12, Gujarat won the match by three wickets on the last ball. GT: 199/7 in 20 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Kuldeep Sen's three wickets peg Gujarat back Skipper Gill is going strong with a fifty but Kuldeep Sen's three wicket including two in one over after the short rain break has put Gujarat on the backfoot. Yuzvendra Chahal also picked up a wicket and now it's Tewatia on the crease with Gill. GT: 124/4 in 15 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gill going strong after Sudharsan falls Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill is going strong after his partner Sai Sudharsan went back after scoring 35 off 29 ball. Matthew Wade is the next batter in as GT reach the halfway mark. GT: 76/1 in 10 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat up the ante After some clam batting in the first three overs, GT openers have upped the ante in the second half of the powerplay to score 25 runs. They'd have to keep going at the same rate for much longer. GT: 44/0 in 6 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates Today: Gujarat cautious in start of 197 chase Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have started cautiously in chase, scoring 18 runs in the first three overs. They'd have to pick up pace now else they'll be left with too much to catch up later in the innings. GT: 18/0 in 3 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: RR finish with 196/3 An expensive 20th over from Umesh Yadav as RR collect 19 runs off it and finish strongly with 196/3 on board. GT are only to blame themselves as they dropped a handful of chances and were extremely sloppy in the field. RR: 196/3, 20 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET! Length ball delivered wide outside off. Parag goes fetching for it and drills it straight down to long off where Vijay Shankar takes a smart catch and despite losing his balance, manages to hold onto it. Riyan Parag c Shankar b Mohit Sharma 76(48) RR: 172/2, 18.4 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: 50 up for Samson as well Length ball in the slot. Samson stands tall and thumps it straight down the ground where another misfield allows Samson to collect the boundary and reach his fifty in 31 balls. RR: 154/2, 17 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: GT struggle to pick wickets The partnership between Samson and Parag is nearing 100 and GT have no answers as to how to dislodge them. Rashid Khan has bowled out and it looks like Mohit Sharma will handle the death ball specialist role. RR: 139/2, 16 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: 50 for Parag Length ball wide outside off. Sits up nicely for Parag who pulls it in front of square for a flat six to get to his fifty in only 34 balls. RR: 118/2, 14 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Parag-Samson keep it moving Having been pegged back by the early wickets, Parag and Samson have stitched a little partnership to bring RR back into the contest. However, they might need to up the scoring rate now. RR: 89/2, 12 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Multiple reprieves for Parag Nine overs completed and GT have strangled the RR batters with the spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad. Riyan Parag has already been dropped thrice and Matthew Wade is to blame for two of those chances. RR: 65/2, 9 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET! Buttler departs! Tossed-up ball delivered on fourth stump. The English batter makes some room for himself and tries to go downtown but can only get an outside edge which is snaffled up at first slip. Buttler c Rahul Tewatia b Rashid Khan 8(10) | RR: 42.2, 5.4 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: WICKET! Good length ball on middle and leg. Jaiswal walks across his stumps and attempts to loft the ball behind short fine leg. However, he gets a thick edge which is pouched by a jumping Matthew Wade behind the sticks. Jaiswal c Wade b Umesh Yadav 24(19) | RR: 32/1, 4.2 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: RR off to a solid start Unlike the previous matches, Jaiswal has opted to be slightly circumspect. The youngster wants to spend some time in the middle before going big. RR: 22/0, 3 overs RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler walk out to bat Yashasvi Jaiswal, LHB, and Jos Buttler, RHB, walk out to bat. Meanwhile, Umesh Yadav, right-arm fast, will shoulder the new ball responsibilities. RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Titans win toss, elect to bowl Gujarat Titans skipper Shubman Gill wins the toss and elects to bowl first in Jaipur. RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Covers come off, toss soon in Jaipur Good news for fans as the covers are taken off in Jaipur. The toss will take place at 7:25 pm local time with match set to begin at 7:40 pm. No overs have been deducted so we'll have a full match at our hands. RR vs GT Live Score and Updates, Match 24: Rain delays toss in Jaipur 🚨 Update from Jaipur 🚨 The toss of the #RRvGT game has been delayed due to rain 🌧️ Stay tuned for further updates! Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/1HcL9A97Ch #TATAIPL pic.twitter.com/61tdhh2FvF — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 10, 2024 × Aaron Finch and Pommie Mbangwa decode the pitch: "Slightly windy at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. 62 metres on one side (against the wind), 70 metres on the other (with the wind). 79 metres down the ground. Looks like a really good wicket. There's just a hint of grass on it - green grass. Hopefully that will keep some extra pace in the wicket. We saw here last time, this was the slowest out of all the surfaces on this block of wickets in Jaipur. For me, I'll look to play straight as a batter here. Because we know in Jaipur, there can be some movement with the new ball. But as it goes on, I expect it to get a little bit slower. With the overhead conditions, there shouldn't be much dew. Overhead conditions suggest there might be rain later on" Also read: IPL 2024: Virat Kohli wins hearts, asks security to be lenient with pitch invader during RR vs RCB tie - Watch RR vs GT Live: Shane Bond on RR's dominant home run Ahead of the GT tie, Bond said, "One of the things we talked about from last year to this year was playing better at home. We didn't play well here last year, we talked a lot about how we wanted to go about our work and I think we've adjusted really well. We're three from three here and that gives us a lot of confidence going into the next game which is here again." RR are one of the five teams who are yet to concede a game at home in IPL 2024. Will their streak continue this evening? RR vs GT Live: SQUADS Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill(c), Sai Sudharsan, Sharath BR(w), Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Spencer Johnson, Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma, Kane Williamson, Abhinav Manohar, Matthew Wade, Manav Suthar, Jayant Yadav, Wriddhiman Saha, David Miller, Sandeep Warrier, Shahrukh Khan, Joshua Little, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Kartik Tyagi, Azmatullah Omarzai, Sushant Mishra Rajasthan Royals: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Avesh Khan, Nandre Burger, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shubham Dubey, Rovman Powell, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Sen, Abid Mushtaq, Sandeep Sharma, Navdeep Saini, Keshav Maharaj, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Donovan Ferreira, Kunal Singh Rathore RR vs GT Live: RR host Gujarat at the iconic Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday evening (April 10). So far, Royals are the only unbeaten side. Meanwhile, Gujarat enter this game on the back of two successive defeats and are in need to revamp at the earliest as the competition intensifies.

HIGHLIGHTS | IPL 2024, RR vs GT: Gujarat end Royals' unbeaten run in last-ball thriller

Gujarat Titans (GT) edged past hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a last-ball thriller in match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition on Wednesday (April 10), in Jaipur. Chasing 197, Gujarat needed 73 off the last 30 balls and also lost skipper Shubman Gill (72 off 40 balls) before Rashid Khan's 11-ball 24*&nbsp;and Rahul Tewatia's 11-ball 22&nbsp;took GT to a win in a last-ball thriller.

Not many had given GT a chance, especially after their below-par bowling and very poor fielding effort. In the run-chase, they were reduced to 79 for 3 in 10.4 overs and further complicated their task by needing 73 off the last five overs. However, Rashid and Tewatia ended things in style after Gill played a captain's knock. At the post-match presentation, Gill's epic one-liner went viral when presenter-cum-commentator Harsha Bhogle said, "Some of us thought you had left it too late."

To this, Gill was quick to respond by saying, "When Gujarat is playing, never think that again (smiles)." Here is the video -

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ipl-2024-gujarat-titans-end-rajasthan-royals-unbeaten-run-in-last-ball-thriller-709947">IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans end Rajasthan Royals' unbeaten run in last-ball thriller</a>

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Talking about the rain-hit game, Sanju Samson-led Royals came into this game on the back of being the only unbeaten side in this year's IPL after four successive wins. They were asked to bat first and soon reduced to 42-2. However, Riyan Parag's 76 (48) and Samson's 38-ball 68* propelled their side to 196 for 3. In reply, GT started well with a 64-opening stand between Gill-Sai Sudharsan but were behind for most of&nbsp;the final 10 overs before pulling off a heist.&nbsp;

RR remain at the top&nbsp;with 8 points despite the shocking loss, whereas GT are now at the sixth spot with&nbsp;6 points.

Gujarat Titans (GT) edged past hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a last-ball thriller in match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition on Wednesday (April 10), in Jaipur. Chasing 197, Gujarat needed 73 off the last 30 balls and also lost skipper Shubman Gill (72 off 40 balls) before Rashid Khan's 11-ball 24* and Rahul Tewatia's 11-ball 22 took GT to a win in a last-ball thriller.

Gujarat Titans (GT) edged past hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) in a last-ball thriller in match 24 of the IPL 2024 edition on Wednesday (April 10), in Jaipur. Chasing 197, Gujarat needed 73 off the last 30 balls and also lost skipper Shubman Gill (72 off 40 balls) before Rashid Khan's 11-ball 24* and Rahul Tewatia's 11-ball 22 took GT to a win in a last-ball thriller. Not many had given GT a chance, especially after their below-par bowling and very poor fielding effort. In the run-chase, they were reduced to 79 for 3 in 10.4 overs and further complicated their task by needing 73 off the last five overs. However, Rashid and Tewatia ended things in style after Gill played a captain's knock. At the post-match presentation, Gill's epic one-liner went viral when presenter-cum-commentator Harsha Bhogle said, "Some of us thought you had left it too late." To this, Gill was quick to respond by saying, "When Gujarat is playing, never think that again (smiles)." Here is the video - Also read: IPL 2024: Gujarat Titans end Rajasthan Royals' unbeaten run in last-ball thriller Harsha - well done you got 2 points today. But one i must admit some of us thought you left it too late but well done today. Gill - Thank you, when GT is playing don't think like that. Captain #ShubmanGill Cooking Harsha with his savage response.#RRvsGTpic.twitter.com/Q6e9l0L77k — ᏞᏌᏟᏆFᎬᎡ🔥 (@FanXGaurav) April 10, 2024 × Talking about the rain-hit game, Sanju Samson-led Royals came into this game on the back of being the only unbeaten side in this year's IPL after four successive wins. They were asked to bat first and soon reduced to 42-2. However, Riyan Parag's 76 (48) and Samson's 38-ball 68* propelled their side to 196 for 3. In reply, GT started well with a 64-opening stand between Gill-Sai Sudharsan but were behind for most of the final 10 overs before pulling off a heist. RR remain at the top with 8 points despite the shocking loss, whereas GT are now at the sixth spot with 6 points.

IPL 2024: WATCH | 'When Gujarat is playing, never...' - Gill's one-liner goes viral after GT edge past RR

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IPL 2024: Teams with most IPL matches won by 1 or 2 runs

Riyan Parag's 48-ball 76 went in vain as Rajasthan Royals (RR) lost their first game of IPL 2024 when they hosted Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 24 on Wednesday (April 10) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur. With RR making 196-3, along with skipper Sanju Samson also being unbeaten on 68&nbsp;(38), Shubman Gill-led Gujarat chased down the score on the final ball with Rashid Khan's 11-ball 24* providing the finishing touch after their captain's sublime 72.

Nonetheless, Parag continued his good form in the ongoing edition. He has already registered three fifty-plus scores in IPL 2024 and is second on the Orange Cap list, after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Virat Kohli -- who tops the list with 316 runs. Thus, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar lavished huge praise on Parag and urged him to continue his purple patch as an India call-up might not be far away. The youngster, from Assam, is coming into this year's IPL on the back of a brilliant run in domestic cricket.

Gavaskar told Star Sports after RR lost to GT, "Riyan Parag made Gujarat pay for those lapses. That's what cricket is all about. You get an opportunity and you make the most of it. And he has made the most of it. He is playing some unbelievable cricket."

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-watch-when-gujarat-is-playing-never-gills-one-liner-goes-viral-after-gt-edge-past-rr-709973">IPL 2024: WATCH | 'When Gujarat is playing, never...' - Gill's one-liner goes viral after GT edge past RR</a>

<h2>'He is someone that the selection committee has got an eye on'</h2>

He added, "Not just in the IPL, but right through the season, he has had enormous success. He is someone that the selection committee has got an eye on. And so all he needs to do is keep on batting the way he has been. His fielding, we all know about it, he is an excellent fielder. And he can bowl a few of those dribbly-dobblies, I call them mixed pakodas."

Parag has 261 runs from five games in IPL 2024. He has been RR's crisis man this season, showing a lot of maturity while batting in different situations. It is to be noted that since&nbsp;his IPL debut in 2019, the Assam star made only 2 fifties across 5 seasons. However, the 2024 IPL season is proving to be a career-defying one for the Assamese youngster and he will be eager to continue in a similar stead in the upcoming games.

Riyan Parag's 48-ball 76 went in vain as Rajasthan Royals (RR) lost their first game of IPL 2024 when they hosted Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 24 on Wednesday (April 10) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur.

Riyan Parag's 48-ball 76 went in vain as Rajasthan Royals (RR) lost their first game of IPL 2024 when they hosted Gujarat Titans (GT) in match 24 on Wednesday (April 10) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur. With RR making 196-3, along with skipper Sanju Samson also being unbeaten on 68 (38), Shubman Gill-led Gujarat chased down the score on the final ball with Rashid Khan's 11-ball 24* providing the finishing touch after their captain's sublime 72. Nonetheless, Parag continued his good form in the ongoing edition. He has already registered three fifty-plus scores in IPL 2024 and is second on the Orange Cap list, after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) Virat Kohli -- who tops the list with 316 runs. Thus, former Indian opener-turned-commentator Sunil Gavaskar lavished huge praise on Parag and urged him to continue his purple patch as an India call-up might not be far away. The youngster, from Assam, is coming into this year's IPL on the back of a brilliant run in domestic cricket. Gavaskar told Star Sports after RR lost to GT, "Riyan Parag made Gujarat pay for those lapses. That's what cricket is all about. You get an opportunity and you make the most of it. And he has made the most of it. He is playing some unbelievable cricket." Also read: IPL 2024: WATCH | 'When Gujarat is playing, never...' - Gill's one-liner goes viral after GT edge past RR 'He is someone that the selection committee has got an eye on' He added, "Not just in the IPL, but right through the season, he has had enormous success. He is someone that the selection committee has got an eye on. And so all he needs to do is keep on batting the way he has been. His fielding, we all know about it, he is an excellent fielder. And he can bowl a few of those dribbly-dobblies, I call them mixed pakodas." Parag has 261 runs from five games in IPL 2024. He has been RR's crisis man this season, showing a lot of maturity while batting in different situations. It is to be noted that since his IPL debut in 2019, the Assam star made only 2 fifties across 5 seasons. However, the 2024 IPL season is proving to be a career-defying one for the Assamese youngster and he will be eager to continue in a similar stead in the upcoming games.

IPL 2024: BCCI selectors keeping an eye on 'unbelievable' Riyan Parag, feels former Indian opener Gavaskar

Match 25 of the ongoing IPL 2024 edition will see two struggling sides in Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with each other at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 11). MI will host the RCB franchise in what is expected to be a thrilling contest as both teams are in the bottom half of the points table. While MI occupy the eighth spot, RCB are a spot below them.

Talking about the MI camp, the Hardik Pandya-led five-time winners started off with three successive defeats before beating Delhi Capitals (DC), at home, by 29 runs in a high-scoring affair. On the other hand, RCB have now lost three games in a row since their win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 25. Thus, both teams are desperate to get two points in their kitty.

In head-to-head, MI lead RCB 18-14, however, it is the latter who has dominated this rivalry since 2020; leading 5-2. Nonetheless, MI lead RCB 7-3 at the Wankhede stadium.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-watch-when-gujarat-is-playing-never-gills-one-liner-goes-viral-after-gt-edge-past-rr-709973">IPL 2024: WATCH | 'When Gujarat is playing, never...' - Gill's one-liner goes viral after GT edge past RR</a>

Match preview and result prediction: With high-profile and big-hitting batters at both ends, expect a high-scoring thriller with a lot of sixes being hit. However, dew will be a huge factor. Thus, the chasing side will have the edge. At this point, MI will enter as slight favourites as they are very good chasers and also have the home advantage.&nbsp;

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Match 25 of the ongoing IPL 2024 edition will see two struggling sides in Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with each other at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 11).

Match 25 of the ongoing IPL 2024 edition will see two struggling sides in Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with each other at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Thursday evening (April 11). MI will host the RCB franchise in what is expected to be a thrilling contest as both teams are in the bottom half of the points table. While MI occupy the eighth spot, RCB are a spot below them. Talking about the MI camp, the Hardik Pandya-led five-time winners started off with three successive defeats before beating Delhi Capitals (DC), at home, by 29 runs in a high-scoring affair. On the other hand, RCB have now lost three games in a row since their win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) on March 25. Thus, both teams are desperate to get two points in their kitty. In head-to-head, MI lead RCB 18-14, however, it is the latter who has dominated this rivalry since 2020; leading 5-2. Nonetheless, MI lead RCB 7-3 at the Wankhede stadium. Also read: IPL 2024: WATCH | 'When Gujarat is playing, never...' - Gill's one-liner goes viral after GT edge past RR Match preview and result prediction: With high-profile and big-hitting batters at both ends, expect a high-scoring thriller with a lot of sixes being hit. However, dew will be a huge factor. Thus, the chasing side will have the edge. At this point, MI will enter as slight favourites as they are very good chasers and also have the home advantage. Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis(c), Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik(w), Saurav Chauhan, Reece Topley, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal, Himanshu Sharma, Suyash Prabhudessai, Mahipal Lomror, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Alzarri Joseph, Will Jacks, Anuj Rawat, Manoj Bhandage, Akash Deep, Rajan Kumar Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Piyush Chawla, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal, Kwena Maphaka, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Shams Mulani, Shreyas Gopal, Luke Wood, Vishnu Vinod, Arjun Tendulkar, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivalik Sharma, Anshul Kamboj, Nuwan Thushara, Dewald Brevis

IPL 2024, Match 25: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match preview and result prediction

Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in IPL 2024, which has so far seen 23 games getting completed till Tuesday (April 9). Kohli is at the top of the Orange Cap list with 316 runs, following his 72-ball 113 not out in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR)&nbsp;in match 19 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.

Despite his hundred, Kohli was criticised by several people for his poor strike rate, especially at the start of the innings. Being asked to bat first, RCB were 88 for no loss in 10 overs, with captain Faf du Plessis-Kohli's opening stand weathering any early storms. However, Kohli was slammed for his ordinary scoring rate.

At the halfway mark of RCB's innings, Kohli was 45 off 37 balls, striking at 121.62. While he finished at 156.94, many blamed both the RCB openers' start for them ending at 183-3.&nbsp;They eventually lost by six wickets courtesy of RR opener Jos Buttler's unbeaten 100 and skipper Sanju Samson's 69 (42).

<h2>'If you speak about&nbsp;Virat Kohli, it brings you in the&nbsp;headlines'</h2>

Now, Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has slammed those questioning Kohli's strike rate. Rajkumar said, as quoted by India Today, "Some people who are saying this nonsense, I think they don't know the context of the match, what the situation of the match was and how the team was struggling."

He further opined, "They speak only to be in the news. Just because whenever you speak about a normal player, it does not bring you in the news headlines, but if you speak about a player like Virat Kohli, it brings you in the news headlines."

Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2024-points-table-updated-latest-list-after-today-match-709476">IPL 2024 Points Table updated: Latest list after today's match</a>

<h2>'A person who knows even the 'C' of cricket would never do such nonsense'</h2>

The coach further added, “Look, this is a lobby which is running an agenda. They're just pushing an agenda, and as fans or true analysts we don't care about their agenda. See, the king will always be the king. A person who knows even the 'C' of cricket would never do such nonsense."

A lot has been said and written about Kohli's calculative method of batting in T20Is, with many calling for his omission from India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad. However, that is highly unlikely as the star batter has dominated the mega event, being the leading run-getter (1,141 runs), however, his strike rate is a moderate 131.3.

At present,&nbsp;Kohli-starrer RCB are struggling in IPL 2024. After five games, they are languishing in the ninth spot with only a solitary win. They will next face Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in match 25 on Thursday (April 11).&nbsp;

Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in IPL 2024, which has so far seen 23 games getting completed till Tuesday (April 9). Kohli is at the top of the Orange Cap list with 316 runs, following his 72-ball 113 not out in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 19 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur.

Virat Kohli is the leading run-getter in IPL 2024, which has so far seen 23 games getting completed till Tuesday (April 9). Kohli is at the top of the Orange Cap list with 316 runs, following his 72-ball 113 not out in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) six-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 19 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur. Despite his hundred, Kohli was criticised by several people for his poor strike rate, especially at the start of the innings. Being asked to bat first, RCB were 88 for no loss in 10 overs, with captain Faf du Plessis-Kohli's opening stand weathering any early storms. However, Kohli was slammed for his ordinary scoring rate. At the halfway mark of RCB's innings, Kohli was 45 off 37 balls, striking at 121.62. While he finished at 156.94, many blamed both the RCB openers' start for them ending at 183-3. They eventually lost by six wickets courtesy of RR opener Jos Buttler's unbeaten 100 and skipper Sanju Samson's 69 (42). 'If you speak about Virat Kohli, it brings you in the headlines' Now, Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma has slammed those questioning Kohli's strike rate. Rajkumar said, as quoted by India Today, "Some people who are saying this nonsense, I think they don't know the context of the match, what the situation of the match was and how the team was struggling." He further opined, "They speak only to be in the news. Just because whenever you speak about a normal player, it does not bring you in the news headlines, but if you speak about a player like Virat Kohli, it brings you in the news headlines." Also read: IPL 2024 Points Table updated: Latest list after today's match 'A person who knows even the 'C' of cricket would never do such nonsense' The coach further added, “Look, this is a lobby which is running an agenda. They're just pushing an agenda, and as fans or true analysts we don't care about their agenda. See, the king will always be the king. A person who knows even the 'C' of cricket would never do such nonsense." A lot has been said and written about Kohli's calculative method of batting in T20Is, with many calling for his omission from India's T20 World Cup 2024 squad. However, that is highly unlikely as the star batter has dominated the mega event, being the leading run-getter (1,141 runs), however, his strike rate is a moderate 131.3. At present, Kohli-starrer RCB are struggling in IPL 2024. After five games, they are languishing in the ninth spot with only a solitary win. They will next face Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in match 25 on Thursday (April 11).

IPL 2024: 'Brings you in headlines' - Virat Kohli's childhood coach BLASTS RCB star's strike-rate critics

Rajasthan Royals have not won the IPL title since the inaugural season in 2008, but after four wins in as many games, the table-toppers are seen as the team to beat in the tournament. Royals Assistant Coach and Former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond speaks to WION Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo on Rajasthan's chances of ending the 16-year drought.

Shane Bond on royals' IPL title chances

Virat Kohli's 113*, off 72 balls, could not lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) to win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) when both sides met&nbsp;at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur&nbsp;during match 19 of IPL 2024 on April 6. Despite Kohli's eighth IPL ton, RCB only managed 183-3. In reply, Sanju Samson-led RR chased down the score in 19.1 overs courtesy of Jos Buttler's 100* and Samson's 69 (42).

During RR's chase, an RCB fan --&nbsp;donning the franchise&nbsp;jersey with Kohli's name and number&nbsp;-- managed to&nbsp;jump over the barricade and make his way to the field. After meeting Kohli, when security officials came running towards the pitch invader, the RCB opener was heard asking the security to be lenient with the fan.&nbsp;

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This isn't the first instance of a fan entering the ground to meet Kohli. In RCB's home game versus Punjab Kings (PBKS), during match 6 in Bengaluru, a fan made a similar successful attempt. However, later the fans shared on social media platforms that they were treated very badly by the security officials. In a bid to avoid&nbsp;a repeat of such an incidence, Kohli urged the officials to be easy with the fan&nbsp;in Jaipur.&nbsp;

Talking about Kohli, he is the leading run-getter in IPL 2024. At present, he tops the Orange Cap list with 316 runs. However, the Faf du Plessis-led RCB franchise are languishing at the ninth spot in the points table with only two wins from five encounters. Hence, the three-time finalists&nbsp;need a comeback at the earliest to stay in the playoffs race.

Virat Kohli's 113*, off 72 balls, could not lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) to win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) when both sides met at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur during match 19 of IPL 2024 on April 6.

Virat Kohli's 113*, off 72 balls, could not lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) to win against Rajasthan Royals (RR) when both sides met at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur during match 19 of IPL 2024 on April 6. Despite Kohli's eighth IPL ton, RCB only managed 183-3. In reply, Sanju Samson-led RR chased down the score in 19.1 overs courtesy of Jos Buttler's 100* and Samson's 69 (42). During RR's chase, an RCB fan -- donning the franchise jersey with Kohli's name and number -- managed to jump over the barricade and make his way to the field. After meeting Kohli, when security officials came running towards the pitch invader, the RCB opener was heard asking the security to be lenient with the fan. Here is the video - Virat Kohli saying the security 'Aaram Se' for taking out the pitch invader. pic.twitter.com/mYPZrYD58T — Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 10, 2024 × Also read: PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2024: Heinrich Klaasen impresses with quick stumping to dismiss Shikhar Dhawan - Watch This isn't the first instance of a fan entering the ground to meet Kohli. In RCB's home game versus Punjab Kings (PBKS), during match 6 in Bengaluru, a fan made a similar successful attempt. However, later the fans shared on social media platforms that they were treated very badly by the security officials. In a bid to avoid a repeat of such an incidence, Kohli urged the officials to be easy with the fan in Jaipur. Talking about Kohli, he is the leading run-getter in IPL 2024. At present, he tops the Orange Cap list with 316 runs. However, the Faf du Plessis-led RCB franchise are languishing at the ninth spot in the points table with only two wins from five encounters. Hence, the three-time finalists need a comeback at the earliest to stay in the playoffs race.

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli wins hearts, asks security to be lenient with pitch invader during RR vs RCB tie - Watch

Match 23 of the IPL 2024 edition saw&nbsp;Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) edge past Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling clash, at the&nbsp;Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday (April 9). During the game, Punjab were asked to chase down 183. The home side came very close, courtesy of&nbsp;Shashank Singh's 25-ball 46* and Ashutosh Sharma's 33* (15) but lost by two runs.

During Punjab's run-chase, the onus was on skipper Dhawan to provide a good platform to his remaining batters. While he lost Jonny Bairstow early, for a 3-ball 0, the left-hander also departed for 14 (16). Trying to up the ante in the powerplays, Dhawan was stumped out by Heinrich Klaasen off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's third over.

On the fourth ball of the 5th over, by Bhuvi, Dhawan danced down the track -- with keeper Klaasen standing close to the stumps -- to get him&nbsp;out. Here is the video:

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Notably, this became the eighth time that Dhawan was&nbsp;stumped out in the IPL --&nbsp;joint-most for any batter, alongside Suresh Raina and&nbsp;Robin Uthappa. After his dismissal, Punjab were tottering at 91-5 and needed 78 off the last 30 balls. However, Shashank -- who won his side a close game versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- and Ashutosh gave SRH a scare before Pat Cummins &amp; Co. emerged on top by a whisker.

Earlier in the game, SRH were asked to bat first and were soon reduced to 39-3 and 100 for 5 before Nitish Reddy's 64 propelled his side to a competitive 182 for 9. One-time winners Hyderabad eventually prevailed on top to add two vital points to their kitty.&nbsp;

SRH occupy the fifth spot in the points table whereas inconsistent Punjab are a spot below, with two wins and three losses.

Match 23 of the IPL 2024 edition saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) edge past Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling clash, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday (April 9).

Match 23 of the IPL 2024 edition saw Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) edge past Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in a thrilling clash, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Tuesday (April 9). During the game, Punjab were asked to chase down 183. The home side came very close, courtesy of Shashank Singh's 25-ball 46* and Ashutosh Sharma's 33* (15) but lost by two runs. During Punjab's run-chase, the onus was on skipper Dhawan to provide a good platform to his remaining batters. While he lost Jonny Bairstow early, for a 3-ball 0, the left-hander also departed for 14 (16). Trying to up the ante in the powerplays, Dhawan was stumped out by Heinrich Klaasen off Bhuvneshwar Kumar's third over. On the fourth ball of the 5th over, by Bhuvi, Dhawan danced down the track -- with keeper Klaasen standing close to the stumps -- to get him out. Here is the video: 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘅 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗯 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗲𝘀 ⚡️ Relive Heinrich Klaasen's brilliant piece of stumping 😍👐 Watch the match LIVE on @StarSportsIndia and @JioCinema 💻📱#TATAIPL | #PBKSvSRH | @SunRisers pic.twitter.com/sRCc0zM9df — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 9, 2024 × Also read: IPL 2024: 'Brings you in headlines' - Virat Kohli's childhood coach BLASTS RCB star's strike-rate critics Notably, this became the eighth time that Dhawan was stumped out in the IPL -- joint-most for any batter, alongside Suresh Raina and Robin Uthappa. After his dismissal, Punjab were tottering at 91-5 and needed 78 off the last 30 balls. However, Shashank -- who won his side a close game versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- and Ashutosh gave SRH a scare before Pat Cummins & Co. emerged on top by a whisker. Earlier in the game, SRH were asked to bat first and were soon reduced to 39-3 and 100 for 5 before Nitish Reddy's 64 propelled his side to a competitive 182 for 9. One-time winners Hyderabad eventually prevailed on top to add two vital points to their kitty. SRH occupy the fifth spot in the points table whereas inconsistent Punjab are a spot below, with two wins and three losses.

PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2024: Heinrich Klaasen impresses with quick stumping to dismiss Shikhar Dhawan - Watch

The IPL 2024 edition continues to entertain fans with each passing day. As of now, on Tuesday afternoon (April 9), 22 matches have been completed with all the 10 teams fighting hard to top the points table, the batters and bowlers are also engaged in an enthralling battle to top the Orange (most runs) and Purple Cap list (most wickets), respectively. In the Orange Cap list, Royal Challengers Bengaluru&nbsp;(RCB) star batter Virat Kohli tops the chart whereas Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s new recruit Mustafizur Rahman is at the first spot in the Purple Cap list.

<h2>IPL 2024 | Check out the updated Purple Cap list after match 22:</h2>

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			<td>Mustafizur Rahman (CSK)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>9</td>
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			<td>Yuzvendra Chahal (RR)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>8</td>
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			<td>Khaleel Ahmed (DC)</td>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>7</td>
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			<td>Mohit Sharma (GT)</td>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>7</td>
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			<td>Gerald Coetzee (MI)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>7</td>
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			<td>Mayank Yadav (LSG)</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>6</td>
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			<td>Kagiso Rabada (PBKS)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>6</td>
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			<td>Nandre Burger (RR)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>6</td>
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			<td>Umesh Yadav (GT)</td>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>6</td>
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			<td>3</td>
			<td>6</td>
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Mustafizur -- wildly known as The Fizz -- is CSK's new entrant this season. The wily Bangladeshi pacer has made a mark instantly. He wasn't available for the defending champions for one game, and five-time winners, where they dearly missed his services --&nbsp;against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), during match 18,&nbsp;in Hyderabad. During the match,&nbsp;the Yellow Army failed to defend 166&nbsp;and conceded 78 runs in the first six overs. SRH succeeded in the run-chase without dropping much sweat as CSK missed Mustafizur.

Mustafizur has a best haul of 4 for 29 so far in IPL 2024, which he claimed in the season-opener during CSK's easy win over RCB in Chennai. On Monday (April 8), the Chennai pacer made a return during his side's home game versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The 28-year-old&nbsp;-- who missed the SRH game for travelling home to process his US&nbsp;visa for the T20 World Cup 2024 -- accounted for 2 for 22 in his side's seven-wicket win.

Fizz will be eager to continue in a similar stead and take Ruturaj Gaikwad &amp; Co. to the playoffs in the ongoing edition.

The IPL 2024 edition continues to entertain fans with each passing day. As of now, on Tuesday afternoon (April 9), 22 matches have been completed with all the 10 teams fighting hard to top the points table, the batters and bowlers are also engaged in an enthralling battle to top the Orange (most runs) and Purple Cap list (most wickets), respectively.

The IPL 2024 edition continues to entertain fans with each passing day. As of now, on Tuesday afternoon (April 9), 22 matches have been completed with all the 10 teams fighting hard to top the points table, the batters and bowlers are also engaged in an enthralling battle to top the Orange (most runs) and Purple Cap list (most wickets), respectively. In the Orange Cap list, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli tops the chart whereas Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s new recruit Mustafizur Rahman is at the first spot in the Purple Cap list. IPL 2024 | Check out the updated Purple Cap list after match 22: Bowler Matches Wickets Mustafizur Rahman (CSK) 4 9 Yuzvendra Chahal (RR) 4 8 Khaleel Ahmed (DC) 5 7 Mohit Sharma (GT) 5 7 Gerald Coetzee (MI) 4 7 Mayank Yadav (LSG) 3 6 Kagiso Rabada (PBKS) 4 6 Nandre Burger (RR) 4 6 Umesh Yadav (GT) 5 6 Yash Thakur (LSG) 3 6 Also read: IPL 2024: Virat Kohli leads Orange Cap list with 316 runs. Check full list inside Mustafizur -- wildly known as The Fizz -- is CSK's new entrant this season. The wily Bangladeshi pacer has made a mark instantly. He wasn't available for the defending champions for one game, and five-time winners, where they dearly missed his services -- against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), during match 18, in Hyderabad. During the match, the Yellow Army failed to defend 166 and conceded 78 runs in the first six overs. SRH succeeded in the run-chase without dropping much sweat as CSK missed Mustafizur. Mustafizur has a best haul of 4 for 29 so far in IPL 2024, which he claimed in the season-opener during CSK's easy win over RCB in Chennai. On Monday (April 8), the Chennai pacer made a return during his side's home game versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The 28-year-old -- who missed the SRH game for travelling home to process his US visa for the T20 World Cup 2024 -- accounted for 2 for 22 in his side's seven-wicket win. Fizz will be eager to continue in a similar stead and take Ruturaj Gaikwad & Co. to the playoffs in the ongoing edition.

IPL 2024: CSK's new recruit leads Purple Cap list. Check full list inside

IPL 2024 is already a hit with only 22 matches being completed so far. After Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways -- following two successive losses -- with a seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 22, on Monday (April 8), there have been some changes in the points table for the ongoing edition. With KKR also conceding a game in the ongoing edition, following a three-match unbeaten streak, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) remain the only unbeaten team so far&nbsp;in the 10-team tournament.

RR, who are the one-time winners and finalists in the 2022 edition, are at the top in the overall standings. The Jaipur-based franchise have four wins on the trot and will now host the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday (April 10). Before their fifth game, here is a look at the updated points table for IPL 2024:&nbsp;

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			<td>Rajasthan Royals (RR)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>0</td>
			<td>1.120</td>
			<td>8</td>
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			<td>Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>1.528</td>
			<td>6</td>
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			<td>Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>0.775</td>
			<td>6</td>
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			<td>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</td>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>0.666</td>
			<td>6</td>
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			<td>Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>0.409</td>
			<td>4</td>
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			<td>Punjab Kings (PBKS)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>-0.220</td>
			<td>4</td>
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			<td>Gujarat Titans (GT)</td>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>2</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>-0.797</td>
			<td>4</td>
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			<td>Mumbai Indians (MI)</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>3</td>
			<td>-0.704</td>
			<td>2</td>
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			<td>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)</td>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>-0.843</td>
			<td>2</td>
		</tr>
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			<td>Delhi Capitals (DC)</td>
			<td>5</td>
			<td>1</td>
			<td>4</td>
			<td>-1.370</td>
			<td>2</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
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Thus, RR have a lead over all the other nine teams with KKR, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and CSK being one win away to match the Royals' current tally. If RR beat GT on Wednesday evening, they will maintain their lead at the top and go four points ahead of the other teams in the top 4. On the other hand, the likes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru&nbsp;(RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are in&nbsp;the bottom-half and in need of a revamp&nbsp;at the earliest&nbsp;to not lag behind in the playoffs race.&nbsp;

Talking about Tuesday evening's (April 9)&nbsp;fixture, the Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) host the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 23 at the&nbsp;Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Both teams have been inconsistent so far and, thus, will hope to add a win in their kitty and maintain a favourable streak going ahead.&nbsp;

Overall, expect a lot more changes in the IPL 2024 points table in the upcoming days.&nbsp;

IPL 2024 is already a hit with only 22 matches being completed so far. After Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways -- following two successive losses -- with a seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 22, on Monday (April 8), there have been some changes in the points table for the ongoing edition.

IPL 2024 is already a hit with only 22 matches being completed so far. After Chennai Super Kings (CSK) returned to winning ways -- following two successive losses -- with a seven-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in match 22, on Monday (April 8), there have been some changes in the points table for the ongoing edition. With KKR also conceding a game in the ongoing edition, following a three-match unbeaten streak, Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) remain the only unbeaten team so far in the 10-team tournament. RR, who are the one-time winners and finalists in the 2022 edition, are at the top in the overall standings. The Jaipur-based franchise have four wins on the trot and will now host the Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday (April 10). Before their fifth game, here is a look at the updated points table for IPL 2024: Also read: IPL 2023: CSK's new recruit leads Purple Cap list. Check full list inside Teams Matches Won Lost NRR Points Rajasthan Royals (RR) 4 4 0 1.120 8 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) 4 3 1 1.528 6 Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) 4 3 1 0.775 6 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) 5 3 2 0.666 6 Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) 4 2 3 0.409 4 Punjab Kings (PBKS) 4 2 3 -0.220 4 Gujarat Titans (GT) 5 2 3 -0.797 4 Mumbai Indians (MI) 4 1 3 -0.704 2 Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 5 1 4 -0.843 2 Delhi Capitals (DC) 5 1 4 -1.370 2 Thus, RR have a lead over all the other nine teams with KKR, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and CSK being one win away to match the Royals' current tally. If RR beat GT on Wednesday evening, they will maintain their lead at the top and go four points ahead of the other teams in the top 4. On the other hand, the likes of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are in the bottom-half and in need of a revamp at the earliest to not lag behind in the playoffs race. Talking about Tuesday evening's (April 9) fixture, the Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) host the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in match 23 at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh. Both teams have been inconsistent so far and, thus, will hope to add a win in their kitty and maintain a favourable streak going ahead. Overall, expect a lot more changes in the IPL 2024 points table in the upcoming days.

IPL 2024 Points Table updated: Latest list after today's match

CSK all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja created history in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on April 9. Jadeja became the fifth player in the league to register 100 or more catches. The southpaw now has exact 100 catches in 231 IPL matches.

Players With Most catches in IPL history

Delhi Capitals (DC) are at the bottom of the points table in IPL 2024. After five games, they have managed just one win and lost four. Thus, Rishabh Pant &amp; Co. have to revamp at the earliest before they fall way behind the playoffs race. Amid all this, there are more miseries for the one-time finalists as star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out for at least one more week due to injury concerns. Marsh missed DC's previous game, versus Mumbai Indians (MI), where they lost by 29 runs, in a high-scoring contest, due to hamstring issues. Now, it seems he will miss&nbsp;a lot more games.

Pravin Amre, part of the DC coaching staff, shed light on Marsh's injury and said after his side's loss to MI, "A few of our players are injured, and the worrying sign is Mitch Marsh. He has gone for a scan, and the physios will give us a report in a week's time. Then we will come to know what the exact situation is. Whether he can (play the entire season) or not depends on the reports."

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Marsh's unavailability is not only a concern for Pant-led Delhi camp but also for the Australian team, with the T20 World Cup 2024 edition to kickoff soon after the IPL. Marsh is likely to lead the one-time winners at the mega event, hence, his absence will be a huge blow.

Amre also opined that DC are struggling due to plenty of injury concerns. In this regard, he added, "We have to start winning but have been set back by a few injuries. In the first game, Ishant (Sharma) couldn't bowl two overs. Then Mukesh got injured. Kuldeep has not played three games. Marsh has a hamstring injury. They are our main players, and whoever comes (in for them), they are not as effective because it is like A players vs B players there."

DC will now lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 26 of IPL 2024 and will be desperate to add two points in their kitty.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals (DC) are at the bottom of the points table in IPL 2024. After five games, they have managed just one win and lost four. Thus, Rishabh Pant & Co. have to revamp at the earliest before they fall way behind the playoffs race.

Delhi Capitals (DC) are at the bottom of the points table in IPL 2024. After five games, they have managed just one win and lost four. Thus, Rishabh Pant & Co. have to revamp at the earliest before they fall way behind the playoffs race. Amid all this, there are more miseries for the one-time finalists as star all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has been ruled out for at least one more week due to injury concerns. Marsh missed DC's previous game, versus Mumbai Indians (MI), where they lost by 29 runs, in a high-scoring contest, due to hamstring issues. Now, it seems he will miss a lot more games. Pravin Amre, part of the DC coaching staff, shed light on Marsh's injury and said after his side's loss to MI, "A few of our players are injured, and the worrying sign is Mitch Marsh. He has gone for a scan, and the physios will give us a report in a week's time. Then we will come to know what the exact situation is. Whether he can (play the entire season) or not depends on the reports." Also read: IPL 2024: Virender Sehwag backs CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad to mirror MS Dhoni's 2007 T20 WC feat Marsh's unavailability is not only a concern for Pant-led Delhi camp but also for the Australian team, with the T20 World Cup 2024 edition to kickoff soon after the IPL. Marsh is likely to lead the one-time winners at the mega event, hence, his absence will be a huge blow. Amre also opined that DC are struggling due to plenty of injury concerns. In this regard, he added, "We have to start winning but have been set back by a few injuries. In the first game, Ishant (Sharma) couldn't bowl two overs. Then Mukesh got injured. Kuldeep has not played three games. Marsh has a hamstring injury. They are our main players, and whoever comes (in for them), they are not as effective because it is like A players vs B players there." DC will now lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in match 26 of IPL 2024 and will be desperate to add two points in their kitty.

IPL 2024: More miseries for DC as star all-rounder ruled out for at least one more week due to injury

The two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets in match 22 of the IPL 2024 edition on Monday (April 8). The KKR unit came into this game on the back of three wins on the trot, however, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai rode on Tushar Deshpnade (3 for 33), Mustafizur Rahman (2 for 22) and Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 18) to restrict Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. for a below-par 137 for 9 before the Yellow Army chased it down by seven wickets, in 17.4 overs. After the game, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy opined on the reason for the loss.

At the post-match conference, Chakravarthy said, "We could have assessed the pitch better because it was staying low. It was tough to connect the shots, but I felt 160 would have been a par score.".

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He further opined, "When I saw the pitch, I felt it was flat, but the way the track behaved was totally different. That can happen on any ground. 160-170 would have been a fighting total." Chakravarthy added, "There was a lot of dew in the second innings and bowling to Dube was tough. The seam was very wet, and I could not grip the ball much."

KKR were asked to bat first but nothing clicked for them from the word go. They lost Phillip Salt on the very first ball of the contest and only managed 137 for 9 thanks to captain Iyer's 34 and Sunil Narine's 27. In reply, the defending champions, and five-time winners, Chennai rode on their captain Gaikwad's cautious 58-bal 67* and cameos from Daryl Mitchell (19-ball 25) and Shivam Dube (18-ball 28) to chase down the score with 14 balls to spare.

KKR will now host the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday (April 14) whereas CSK will lock horns with arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) on the same day, i.e. the evening game, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

The two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets in match 22 of the IPL 2024 edition on Monday (April 8). The KKR unit came into this game on the back of three wins on the trot, however, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai rode on Tushar Deshpnade (3 for 33), Mustafizur Rahman (2 for 22) and Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 18) to restrict Shreyas Iyer & Co.

The two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) lost to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets in match 22 of the IPL 2024 edition on Monday (April 8). The KKR unit came into this game on the back of three wins on the trot, however, Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Chennai rode on Tushar Deshpnade (3 for 33), Mustafizur Rahman (2 for 22) and Ravindra Jadeja (3 for 18) to restrict Shreyas Iyer & Co. for a below-par 137 for 9 before the Yellow Army chased it down by seven wickets, in 17.4 overs. After the game, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy opined on the reason for the loss. At the post-match conference, Chakravarthy said, "We could have assessed the pitch better because it was staying low. It was tough to connect the shots, but I felt 160 would have been a par score.". Also read: IPL 2024: 'They know conditions...,' KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer concedes misreading pitch after loss vs CSK He further opined, "When I saw the pitch, I felt it was flat, but the way the track behaved was totally different. That can happen on any ground. 160-170 would have been a fighting total." Chakravarthy added, "There was a lot of dew in the second innings and bowling to Dube was tough. The seam was very wet, and I could not grip the ball much." KKR were asked to bat first but nothing clicked for them from the word go. They lost Phillip Salt on the very first ball of the contest and only managed 137 for 9 thanks to captain Iyer's 34 and Sunil Narine's 27. In reply, the defending champions, and five-time winners, Chennai rode on their captain Gaikwad's cautious 58-bal 67* and cameos from Daryl Mitchell (19-ball 25) and Shivam Dube (18-ball 28) to chase down the score with 14 balls to spare. KKR will now host the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on Sunday (April 14) whereas CSK will lock horns with arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) on the same day, i.e. the evening game, at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) became the first team in T20 cricket to register 150 wins after beating Delhi Capitals by 29 runs in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on April 8. Mumbai, notably, have played 273 matches in all T20s (including IPL and now defunct Champions League T20), winning 150 and losing 117 with four games ending in a tie and two ending with no result

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