Kolkata Knight Riders head coach Brendon McCullum talks about the defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021, AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell, Varun Chakaravarthy's spell and more.

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IPL 2021- Dhawan leads the show as Delhi easily defeat Punjab

IPL 2021- Mumbai Indians top the standings as SRH witness winless start

Mumbai Indians continue their dominance and beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 13 runs in match 9 of the Indian Premier League at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.&nbsp;

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Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision proved useful as openers (Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock) were off to a flying start. The duo added 55 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 32 runs by Vijay Shankar. Quinton de Kock scored 40 runs and was dismissed by Mujeeb Ur Rahman.&nbsp;

Kieron Pollard's last-minute fireworks (including the 105m six, which is the biggest this season) powered Mumbai Indians to 150 runs at the loss of five wickets.&nbsp;

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In return, Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a superb start with the opening batsmen (Jonny Bairstow and David Warner) put up a 67-run partnership to kick start the innings. Jonny Bairstow, however, had an unlucky dismissal as he was hit wicket after scoring a quick-fire 43 runs. The Briton smacked four sixes and three fours to reduce the deficit.

Despite Bairstow's wicket, David Warner held on to the crease to continue the momentum. However, a direct run-out by Hardik Pandya turned the match in Mumbai Indians' favour.&nbsp;

After Warner's dismissal, Sunrisers choked and their batting lineup collapsed and Mumbai Indians get their second win in IPL 2021. Sunrisers Hyderabad are yet to open the account in IPL 2021 as they at the bottom of the table.

Mumbai Indians continue their dominance and beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 13 runs in match 9 of the Indian Premier League at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians continue their dominance and beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 13 runs in match 9 of the Indian Premier League at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. IN PICS| IPL 2021- Mumbai Indians go on top as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision proved useful as openers (Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock) were off to a flying start. The duo added 55 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 32 runs by Vijay Shankar. Quinton de Kock scored 40 runs and was dismissed by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Kieron Pollard's last-minute fireworks (including the 105m six, which is the biggest this season) powered Mumbai Indians to 150 runs at the loss of five wickets. IN PICS| IPL 2021- Mumbai Indians go on top as they beat Sunrisers Hyderabad In return, Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a superb start with the opening batsmen (Jonny Bairstow and David Warner) put up a 67-run partnership to kick start the innings. Jonny Bairstow, however, had an unlucky dismissal as he was hit wicket after scoring a quick-fire 43 runs. The Briton smacked four sixes and three fours to reduce the deficit. Despite Bairstow's wicket, David Warner held on to the crease to continue the momentum. However, a direct run-out by Hardik Pandya turned the match in Mumbai Indians' favour. After Warner's dismissal, Sunrisers choked and their batting lineup collapsed and Mumbai Indians get their second win in IPL 2021. Sunrisers Hyderabad are yet to open the account in IPL 2021 as they at the bottom of the table.

IPL 2021- Mumbai Indians go atop the table as Sunrisers Hyderabad slump to another defeat

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Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Punjab Kings in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2021 in the evening clash of double-header Sunday. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;Both, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, will be looking to redeem themselves are both the sides faced disappointing defeats by the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings respectively.&nbsp;Both teams lacked firepower in their batting line-up as they crumbled at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;

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<h2>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</h2>

<h2>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings&nbsp;taking place?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings&nbsp;will take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

<h2>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings&nbsp;begin?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings&nbsp;begins at 7:30 PM IST&nbsp;on Sunday,&nbsp;April 18.

<h2>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings?</h2>

The IPL 2021 match between&nbsp;Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings&nbsp;will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between DC&nbsp;vs PBKS&nbsp;will be available on Hotstar.

Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Punjab Kings in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2021 in the evening clash of double-header Sunday. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Punjab Kings in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2021 in the evening clash of double-header Sunday. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Both, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, will be looking to redeem themselves are both the sides faced disappointing defeats by the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings respectively. Both teams lacked firepower in their batting line-up as they crumbled at the Wankhede Stadium. ALSO READ: DC vs PBKS, IPL 2021: Wankhede pitch report, stats, Mumbai weather forecast - All you need to know Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings will take place at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings begin? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday, April 18. Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings? The IPL 2021 match between Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between DC vs PBKS will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, DC vs PBKS, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings?

Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Punjab Kings in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2021 in the evening clash of double-header Sunday. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Both, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, will be looking to redeem themselves are both the sides faced disappointing defeats by the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings respectively.&nbsp;

Both teams lacked firepower in their batting line-up as they crumbled at the Wankhede Stadium.&nbsp;

<h2>PITCH REPORT:&nbsp;</h2>

Wankhede Stadium is a batting paradise, however, low scores in recent match show that the pitch can offer a lot to the bowlers as well. Both teams have enough variety in bowling as well as batting.&nbsp;

<h2>WEATHER CONDITIONS:&nbsp;</h2>

Clear skies in Mumbai and no signs of rainfall later this evening. However, the weather will be hot and humid with a maximum temperature of 34°c and a minimum temperature of 27°c.

<h2>HEAD-TO-HEAD:&nbsp;</h2>

Both teams have faced each other 26 times with Punjab &nbsp;Kings dominating Delhi Capitals (15-11).&nbsp;

<h2>PROBABLE XI:&nbsp;</h2>

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Chris Woakes, Kagiso Rabada, R Ashwin, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan

Punjab Kings: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Murugan Ashwin, Chris Jordan/Riley Meredith, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh

<h2>SQUADS:&nbsp;</h2>

Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Tom Curran, Chris Woakes, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Steven Smith, Anrich Nortje, Sam Billings, Lukman Meriwala, Praveen Dubey, Aniruddha Joshi, Vishnu Vinod, Manimaran Siddharth, Shams Mulani, Ripal Patel

Punjab Kings Squad: KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Riley Meredith, Arshdeep Singh, Moises Henriques, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Jalaj Saxena, Sarfaraz Khan, Fabian Allen, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar

Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals and KL Rahul's Punjab Kings in the 11th match of the Indian Premier League 2021 in the evening clash of double-header Sunday. The match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. IN PICS| From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols Both, Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, will be looking to redeem themselves are both the sides faced disappointing defeats by the Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings respectively. Both teams lacked firepower in their batting line-up as they crumbled at the Wankhede Stadium. PITCH REPORT: Wankhede Stadium is a batting paradise, however, low scores in recent match show that the pitch can offer a lot to the bowlers as well. Both teams have enough variety in bowling as well as batting. WEATHER CONDITIONS: Clear skies in Mumbai and no signs of rainfall later this evening. However, the weather will be hot and humid with a maximum temperature of 34°c and a minimum temperature of 27°c. HEAD-TO-HEAD: Both teams have faced each other 26 times with Punjab Kings dominating Delhi Capitals (15-11). PROBABLE XI: Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Chris Woakes, Kagiso Rabada, R Ashwin, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan Punjab Kings: KL Rahul, Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Murugan Ashwin, Chris Jordan/Riley Meredith, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh SQUADS: Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Lalit Yadav, Tom Curran, Chris Woakes, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Shimron Hetmyer, Amit Mishra, Ishant Sharma, Umesh Yadav, Steven Smith, Anrich Nortje, Sam Billings, Lukman Meriwala, Praveen Dubey, Aniruddha Joshi, Vishnu Vinod, Manimaran Siddharth, Shams Mulani, Ripal Patel Punjab Kings Squad: KL Rahul(w/c), Mayank Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Shahrukh Khan, Jhye Richardson, Murugan Ashwin, Mohammed Shami, Riley Meredith, Arshdeep Singh, Moises Henriques, Mandeep Singh, Chris Jordan, Dawid Malan, Jalaj Saxena, Sarfaraz Khan, Fabian Allen, Saurabh Kumar, Ishan Porel, Ravi Bishnoi, Utkarsh Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar

DC vs PBKS, IPL 2021: Wankhede pitch report, stats, Mumbai weather forecast - All you need to know

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma overtook MS Dhoni on Saturday to become the Indian player with the most number of six in the history of the Indian Premier League. Rohit Sharma struck two sixes in his 32-run knock against SunRisers Hyderabad taking his sixes tally to 217 surpassing MS Dhoni (216).&nbsp;

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Sharma is on the third spot in the overall list behind Chris Gayle (351) and AB de Villers (237). Kieron Pollard equalled RCB skipper Virat Kohli for the fifth spot in the overall list with 201 sixes in the tournament after smashing two consecutive six to end the innings.&nbsp;

Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision proved useful as openers (Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock) were off to a flying start. The duo added 55 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 32 runs by Vijay Shankar. Quinton de Kock scored 40 runs and was dismissed by Mujeeb Ur Rahman.&nbsp;

Kieron Pollard's last-minute fireworks (including the 105m six, which is the biggest this season) powered Mumbai Indians to 150 runs at the loss of five wickets.&nbsp;

In return, Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a superb start with the opening batsmen (Jonny Bairstow and David Warner) put up a 67-run partnership to kick start the innings. Jonny Bairstow, however, had an unlucky dismissal as he was hit wicket after scoring a quick-fire 43 runs.&nbsp;

The Briton smacked four sixes and three fours to reduce the deficit.

SRH are 85 for 2 at the end of the 11th over as they need 66 runs in 54 balls.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma overtook MS Dhoni on Saturday to become the Indian player with the most number of six in the history of the Indian Premier League.

Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma overtook MS Dhoni on Saturday to become the Indian player with the most number of six in the history of the Indian Premier League. Rohit Sharma struck two sixes in his 32-run knock against SunRisers Hyderabad taking his sixes tally to 217 surpassing MS Dhoni (216). IN PICS| From Virat Kohli to Rashid Khan: Top 7 IPL 2021 stars and their cricketing idols Sharma is on the third spot in the overall list behind Chris Gayle (351) and AB de Villers (237). Kieron Pollard equalled RCB skipper Virat Kohli for the fifth spot in the overall list with 201 sixes in the tournament after smashing two consecutive six to end the innings. Rohit Sharma won the toss and decided to bat first. The decision proved useful as openers (Rohit Sharma and Quinton de Kock) were off to a flying start. The duo added 55 runs for the opening wicket. Rohit Sharma was dismissed for 32 runs by Vijay Shankar. Quinton de Kock scored 40 runs and was dismissed by Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Kieron Pollard's last-minute fireworks (including the 105m six, which is the biggest this season) powered Mumbai Indians to 150 runs at the loss of five wickets. In return, Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a superb start with the opening batsmen (Jonny Bairstow and David Warner) put up a 67-run partnership to kick start the innings. Jonny Bairstow, however, had an unlucky dismissal as he was hit wicket after scoring a quick-fire 43 runs. The Briton smacked four sixes and three fours to reduce the deficit. SRH are 85 for 2 at the end of the 11th over as they need 66 runs in 54 balls.

Rohit Sharma overtakes MS Dhoni to become Indian with most number of sixes in IPL

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Devdutt Padikkal has had a prolific domestic season after scoring over 700 runs for Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy this year. Last season in the Indian Premier League, the 20-year-old scored 474 runs with five half-centuries and contributing well for Royal Challengers Bangalore. West Indies legend Brian Lara feels that the left-handed batsman will better his performance during this IPL with a few Man of the Match awards.

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"He's (Padikkal) such a great talent. Last year, he got a couple of (5) fifties, he batted well, he supported Virat Kohli very well," Lara told Star Sports' Select Dugout Live Feed.

"A few little things to iron out. I hope he did that in the break and comes back really storming hard for this IPL," Lara said.

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"What I want to see in 2021 IPL is for him to go on and get a few man of the matches and get a couple of triple figures under his belt. Such a great little player," said the West Indies great.

Padikkal had tested positive ahead of the IPL 2021 due to which he&nbsp;missed out on the season opener against Mumbai Indians. He made his return in the second match against Sunrisers Hyderabad but failed to leave an impact as he was dismissed for 11 runs.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore are on top of the IPL 2021 table with wins in both matches.&nbsp;

Devdutt Padikkal has had a prolific domestic season after scoring over 700 runs for Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy this year. Last season in the Indian Premier League, the 20-year-old scored 474 runs with five half-centuries and contributing well for Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Devdutt Padikkal has had a prolific domestic season after scoring over 700 runs for Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy this year. Last season in the Indian Premier League, the 20-year-old scored 474 runs with five half-centuries and contributing well for Royal Challengers Bangalore. West Indies legend Brian Lara feels that the left-handed batsman will better his performance during this IPL with a few Man of the Match awards. IN PICS| From Dhoni to Kohli: Highest-paid players with mind-boggling salaries in IPL 2021 "He's (Padikkal) such a great talent. Last year, he got a couple of (5) fifties, he batted well, he supported Virat Kohli very well," Lara told Star Sports' Select Dugout Live Feed. "A few little things to iron out. I hope he did that in the break and comes back really storming hard for this IPL," Lara said. Also read: IPL 2021: Host broadcaster enjoy blockbuster viewership for opening match, fails to break IPL 2020 record "What I want to see in 2021 IPL is for him to go on and get a few man of the matches and get a couple of triple figures under his belt. Such a great little player," said the West Indies great. Padikkal had tested positive ahead of the IPL 2021 due to which he missed out on the season opener against Mumbai Indians. He made his return in the second match against Sunrisers Hyderabad but failed to leave an impact as he was dismissed for 11 runs. Royal Challengers Bangalore are on top of the IPL 2021 table with wins in both matches.

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IPL 2021- Deepak Chahar's fiery spell ensures Chennai Super Kings' victory over Punjab Kings

Chennai Super Kings open their account in the Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Punjab Kings by --- wickets in Match 9 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl. The decision immediately paid off as Deepak Chahar was off to a fiery start. The bowler dismantled Punjab Kings' top order within the powerplay.&nbsp;

Mayank Agarwal and Nicholas Pooran were out for a nought as Gayle and Hooda scored 10 runs each. Skipper KL Rahul became the victim of Ravindra Jadeja's brilliant fielding as the in-form skipper was run out while batting on 5 runs.&nbsp;

There were no such partnership in the Punjab Kings innings as the wickets kept tumbling. However, newbie Shahrukh Khan played a crucial knock to take Punjab, who were once at 26/5 to a 100+ score. The batsman was three runs short of smashing his maiden half-century before getting dismissed by Sam Curran. Chennai bowlers did not have to do much and restricted the Punjab Kings to 106 at the end of the 20 overs.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, did not face much of a challenge. They lost Ruturaj Gaikwad early in the powerplay itself.&nbsp;

However, a 66-run partnership of Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali landed a fatal blow to the Punjab Kings.&nbsp;

Despite losing few wickets in the latter stages, Dhoni and Co. registered a thumping victory to open their account in IPL 2021 and this surely will boost their morale. With this win, CSK go to the second&nbsp;position pushing SRH to the bottom of the table, whereas, Punjab Kings slip to the seventh&nbsp;spot.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings open their account in the Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Punjab Kings by --- wickets in Match 9 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- Sunrisers Hyderabad star Kane Williamson to be fully fit 'within a week' Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl.

Chennai Super Kings open their account in the Indian Premier League 2021 after beating Punjab Kings by --- wickets in Match 9 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. ALSO READ: IPL 2021- Sunrisers Hyderabad star Kane Williamson to be fully fit 'within a week' Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to bowl. The decision immediately paid off as Deepak Chahar was off to a fiery start. The bowler dismantled Punjab Kings' top order within the powerplay. Mayank Agarwal and Nicholas Pooran were out for a nought as Gayle and Hooda scored 10 runs each. Skipper KL Rahul became the victim of Ravindra Jadeja's brilliant fielding as the in-form skipper was run out while batting on 5 runs. There were no such partnership in the Punjab Kings innings as the wickets kept tumbling. However, newbie Shahrukh Khan played a crucial knock to take Punjab, who were once at 26/5 to a 100+ score. The batsman was three runs short of smashing his maiden half-century before getting dismissed by Sam Curran. Chennai bowlers did not have to do much and restricted the Punjab Kings to 106 at the end of the 20 overs. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, did not face much of a challenge. They lost Ruturaj Gaikwad early in the powerplay itself. However, a 66-run partnership of Faf du Plessis and Moeen Ali landed a fatal blow to the Punjab Kings. Despite losing few wickets in the latter stages, Dhoni and Co. registered a thumping victory to open their account in IPL 2021 and this surely will boost their morale. With this win, CSK go to the second position pushing SRH to the bottom of the table, whereas, Punjab Kings slip to the seventh spot.

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Star New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson, who missed Sunrisers Hyderabad's first two IPL matches due to an elbow injury, is recovering well and is expected to attain full match-fitness "within a week".

The 30-year-old Williamson, a vital cog in SRH's middle order, suffered a small tear in his left elbow tendon and was ruled out of the home ODI series against Bangladesh in March ahead of the IPL.

However, the New Zealand captain on Friday said his "recovery is going really well". "...You know I have been focussed to get pain free as quickly as possible and we are certainly tracking really nicely and hoping to be fit and ready within the week," Williamson said in a video posted by SRH on Twitter.

"It's been a bit of a balance between practice and rehab and sort of things. But for the most part, the progression is been really good. So pretty optimistic about being close to full fitness very soon."

Batting at number four, Williamson had scored 317 runs in 11 innings to take SRH to the play-offs last season in UAE.

All eyes are once again on his return with Sunrisers losing both their matches this season, primarily due to their inept middle-order. Williamson had recently won his fourth Sir Richard Hadlee medal for excelling across formats and was also adjudged the 'Test Player of the Year' at cricket boards' annual awards function held virtually.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on formidable Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

Star New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson, who missed Sunrisers Hyderabad's first two IPL matches due to an elbow injury, is recovering well and is expected to attain full match-fitness "within a week".

Star New Zealand batsman Kane Williamson, who missed Sunrisers Hyderabad's first two IPL matches due to an elbow injury, is recovering well and is expected to attain full match-fitness "within a week". The 30-year-old Williamson, a vital cog in SRH's middle order, suffered a small tear in his left elbow tendon and was ruled out of the home ODI series against Bangladesh in March ahead of the IPL. However, the New Zealand captain on Friday said his "recovery is going really well". "...You know I have been focussed to get pain free as quickly as possible and we are certainly tracking really nicely and hoping to be fit and ready within the week," Williamson said in a video posted by SRH on Twitter. "It's been a bit of a balance between practice and rehab and sort of things. But for the most part, the progression is been really good. So pretty optimistic about being close to full fitness very soon." Batting at number four, Williamson had scored 317 runs in 11 innings to take SRH to the play-offs last season in UAE. All eyes are once again on his return with Sunrisers losing both their matches this season, primarily due to their inept middle-order. Williamson had recently won his fourth Sir Richard Hadlee medal for excelling across formats and was also adjudged the 'Test Player of the Year' at cricket boards' annual awards function held virtually. Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on formidable Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

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Rajasthan Royals and England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out for three months after fracturing his finger while playing against Punjab Kings.

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Stokes sustained the injury during Rajasthan Royals’ opening match against Punjab Kings on Monday while taking a catch to get the wicket of Chris Gayle. After dropping a catch earlier in the match against PBKS, Stokes ran hard from long-on and dived forward in a bid to complete the catch to dismiss Gayle. However, he immediately felt discomfort in his left hand.

However, the all-rounder continued to play the match and even came to open the ball but ended up with a three-ball duck. Rajasthan Royals fell five-run short in their 222-run chase.

Stokes underwent X-Ray and CT scan on Thursday where the England Cricket Board (ECB) revealed the extent of the injury. According to a statement by ECB, Stokes will fly home for surgery in Leeds on Monday.

England's home test series against New Zealand begins on June 2, meaning Stokes is unlikely to be fit in time.

Earlier, Stokes' IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals released a statement: "Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes injured a finger on his left hand while fielding during the team's match against Punjab Kings on 12 April 2021 in Mumbai. Subsequent investigations revealed that he sustained a broken finger, which will, unfortunately, rule him out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season."

"Everyone at Rajasthan Royals absolutely admires Ben for being such a huge asset and a valuable member of the Royals family, both on and off the field, and wishes him a speedy recovery. We are delighted that Ben would like to stay with the group to provide his valued support and inputs off the field. In the meantime, we will be reviewing potential replacement options for the remainder of the season."

(Inputs from Reuters)

Rajasthan Royals and England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out for three months after fracturing his finger while playing against Punjab Kings. IN PICS| Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021: Five players who can replace him Stokes sustained the injury during Rajasthan Royals’ opening match against Punjab Kings on Monday while taking a catch to get the wicket of Chris Gayle.

Rajasthan Royals and England all-rounder Ben Stokes has been ruled out for three months after fracturing his finger while playing against Punjab Kings. IN PICS| Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021: Five players who can replace him Stokes sustained the injury during Rajasthan Royals’ opening match against Punjab Kings on Monday while taking a catch to get the wicket of Chris Gayle. After dropping a catch earlier in the match against PBKS, Stokes ran hard from long-on and dived forward in a bid to complete the catch to dismiss Gayle. However, he immediately felt discomfort in his left hand. However, the all-rounder continued to play the match and even came to open the ball but ended up with a three-ball duck. Rajasthan Royals fell five-run short in their 222-run chase. Stokes underwent X-Ray and CT scan on Thursday where the England Cricket Board (ECB) revealed the extent of the injury. According to a statement by ECB, Stokes will fly home for surgery in Leeds on Monday. England's home test series against New Zealand begins on June 2, meaning Stokes is unlikely to be fit in time. Earlier, Stokes' IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals released a statement: "Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ben Stokes injured a finger on his left hand while fielding during the team's match against Punjab Kings on 12 April 2021 in Mumbai. Subsequent investigations revealed that he sustained a broken finger, which will, unfortunately, rule him out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2021 season." "Everyone at Rajasthan Royals absolutely admires Ben for being such a huge asset and a valuable member of the Royals family, both on and off the field, and wishes him a speedy recovery. We are delighted that Ben would like to stay with the group to provide his valued support and inputs off the field. In the meantime, we will be reviewing potential replacement options for the remainder of the season." (Inputs from Reuters)

Ben Stokes ruled out for three months after fracturing his finger, will require surgery soon: ECB

IPL's most expensive Chris Morris proved his worth after guiding Rajasthan Royals to their first win in the IPL 2021 as they beat Delhi Capitals on Thursday.&nbsp;The Proteas smashed four sixes in the last two overs against Kagiso Rabada and Tom Curran to help his team come back from behind to seal the victory.&nbsp;

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This innings left several experts and Rajasthan Royals fan wondering what the result of their Punjab Kings' clash be if Sanju Samson would have taken a run and given the strike to Morris to face the final ball.&nbsp;

“I was gonna run back no matter what because Sanju was hitting it so sweetly. People underestimate how fast I run. Sanju was hitting it like a dream that night. I wouldn't have been too upset if he had hit the last ball for a six,” said Morris.

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Royals needed 5 runs off 2 balls against Punjab Kings but Samson refused to take the run in the very next ball and wanted to finish off things in style.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals had a bad start against Delhi Capitals as their top order including skipper Sanju Samson returned to the pavilion within the powerplay.&nbsp;

However, the wickets did not stop falling for the Royals as Dube and Parag got out cheaply. A crucial 38-run partnership between Miller and Tewathia but Rabada brought the breakthrough.&nbsp;

Miller scored a brave 62 runs off 43 balls and opened the six account for the night. Chris Morris' last-minute smash-fest took Rajasthan over the line. The most expensive buy-in IPL history smashed four sixes and brought his team back from another loss. Rajasthan open their account in the IPL 2021.

IPL's most expensive Chris Morris proved his worth after guiding Rajasthan Royals to their first win in the IPL 2021 as they beat Delhi Capitals on Thursday. The Proteas smashed four sixes in the last two overs against Kagiso Rabada and Tom Curran to help his team come back from behind to seal the victory.

IPL's most expensive Chris Morris proved his worth after guiding Rajasthan Royals to their first win in the IPL 2021 as they beat Delhi Capitals on Thursday. The Proteas smashed four sixes in the last two overs against Kagiso Rabada and Tom Curran to help his team come back from behind to seal the victory. ALSO READ: PBKS vs CSK, IPL 2021 - Wankhede Stadium pitch report, Mumbai weather forecast, stats - All you need to know This innings left several experts and Rajasthan Royals fan wondering what the result of their Punjab Kings' clash be if Sanju Samson would have taken a run and given the strike to Morris to face the final ball. “I was gonna run back no matter what because Sanju was hitting it so sweetly. People underestimate how fast I run. Sanju was hitting it like a dream that night. I wouldn't have been too upset if he had hit the last ball for a six,” said Morris. IN PICS| From Dhoni to Kohli: Highest-paid players with mind-boggling salaries in IPL 2021 Royals needed 5 runs off 2 balls against Punjab Kings but Samson refused to take the run in the very next ball and wanted to finish off things in style. Rajasthan Royals had a bad start against Delhi Capitals as their top order including skipper Sanju Samson returned to the pavilion within the powerplay. However, the wickets did not stop falling for the Royals as Dube and Parag got out cheaply. A crucial 38-run partnership between Miller and Tewathia but Rabada brought the breakthrough. Miller scored a brave 62 runs off 43 balls and opened the six account for the night. Chris Morris' last-minute smash-fest took Rajasthan over the line. The most expensive buy-in IPL history smashed four sixes and brought his team back from another loss. Rajasthan open their account in the IPL 2021.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has been reprimanded after an incident that took place during his team’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai that breached the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct, a BCCI release stated.&nbsp;

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“Mr Kohli admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding.” said the release.

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Offence 2.2&nbsp;of the IPL’s Code of Conduct means abuse of cricket equipment. Virat was seen hitting the boundary rope and a chair after being dismissed during the match against SunRisers by Jason Holder.&nbsp;

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However, the match ended in Virat's favour as Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully defended 150 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;

RCB were struggling to even make 130 runs in the later stages. However, Glenn Maxwell went on to smash 59 runs in 41 balls to power Royal Challengers to 149 runs.&nbsp;

In return, Mohammed Siraj started his spell brilliantly and bowled the first maiden of Indian Premier League 2021. He went on to remove Wriddhiman Saha. However, Manish Pandey and David Warner put up a crucial 83-run partnership, inching SRH towards victory.&nbsp;

But, David Warner's dismissal triggered a batting collapse in the SRH. Shahbaz Nadeem's 17th over gave a fatal blow to SRH as they lost three wickets in that over, including in-form Manish Pandey.&nbsp;

With this win, Royal Challengers Bangalore went on top of the Indian Premier League table.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has been reprimanded after an incident that took place during his team’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai that breached the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct, a BCCI release stated.

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli has been reprimanded after an incident that took place during his team’s match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai that breached the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct, a BCCI release stated. IN PICS: IPL 2021- Royal Challengers Bangalore go on top of points table after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad “Mr Kohli admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding.” said the release. × Offence 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct means abuse of cricket equipment. Virat was seen hitting the boundary rope and a chair after being dismissed during the match against SunRisers by Jason Holder. IN PICS: Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021: Five players who can replace him However, the match ended in Virat's favour as Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully defended 150 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB were struggling to even make 130 runs in the later stages. However, Glenn Maxwell went on to smash 59 runs in 41 balls to power Royal Challengers to 149 runs. In return, Mohammed Siraj started his spell brilliantly and bowled the first maiden of Indian Premier League 2021. He went on to remove Wriddhiman Saha. However, Manish Pandey and David Warner put up a crucial 83-run partnership, inching SRH towards victory. But, David Warner's dismissal triggered a batting collapse in the SRH. Shahbaz Nadeem's 17th over gave a fatal blow to SRH as they lost three wickets in that over, including in-form Manish Pandey. With this win, Royal Challengers Bangalore went on top of the Indian Premier League table.

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Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.&nbsp;

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Pant and Co. will be entering the contest after a stunning win against Chennai Super Kings at the same venue, whereas, the Royals fell short while chasing a mammoth total against Punjab Kings.&nbsp;

Both teams will be accustomed to the Wankhede having played a match there.&nbsp;

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<h2>WEATHER PREDICTIONS:&nbsp;</h2>

Weather forecasts for the match show no signs of rainfall, so the weather is unlikely to play a spoilsport during the exciting contest. However, the venue will be hot and humid with a maximum temperature of 34°c and a minimum temperature of 27°c.

<h2>PITCH REPORT:&nbsp;</h2>

Wankhede Stadium has witnessed some high scores in the ongoing edition of IPL. So it is safe to say that it will be a batting paradise and could be a high-scoring chase tonight. Even a 222-run target set by Punjab Kings felt less while Rajasthan Royals were chasing the score. Both teams (Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals) have enough batting firepower and we could have another 200+ runs chase tonight.&nbsp;

Dew will be a factor team will consider, due to which the toss will be very crucial.

RR vs DC HEAD TO HEAD STATS:&nbsp;

Both teams have clashed 22 times with each side winning 11 matches. However, in the previous edition of the cash-rich T20 league (IPL 2020) DC dominated RR by winning both fixtures.&nbsp;

<h2>Probable XI:&nbsp;</h2>

Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Manan Vohra, Sanju Samson (c, wk), David Miller, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Chris Morris, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya

Delhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (c &amp; wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Woakes, Ravichandran Ashwin, Tom Curran, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan

Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals will lock horns with Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League 2021 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. IN PICS| From Dhoni to Kohli: Highest-paid players with mind-boggling salaries in IPL 2021 Pant and Co. will be entering the contest after a stunning win against Chennai Super Kings at the same venue, whereas, the Royals fell short while chasing a mammoth total against Punjab Kings. Both teams will be accustomed to the Wankhede having played a match there. IN PICS| Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021: Five players who can replace him WEATHER PREDICTIONS: Weather forecasts for the match show no signs of rainfall, so the weather is unlikely to play a spoilsport during the exciting contest. However, the venue will be hot and humid with a maximum temperature of 34°c and a minimum temperature of 27°c. PITCH REPORT: Wankhede Stadium has witnessed some high scores in the ongoing edition of IPL. So it is safe to say that it will be a batting paradise and could be a high-scoring chase tonight. Even a 222-run target set by Punjab Kings felt less while Rajasthan Royals were chasing the score. Both teams (Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals) have enough batting firepower and we could have another 200+ runs chase tonight. Dew will be a factor team will consider, due to which the toss will be very crucial. RR vs DC HEAD TO HEAD STATS: Both teams have clashed 22 times with each side winning 11 matches. However, in the previous edition of the cash-rich T20 league (IPL 2020) DC dominated RR by winning both fixtures. Probable XI: Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Manan Vohra, Sanju Samson (c, wk), David Miller, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Shivam Dube, Shreyas Gopal, Chris Morris, Mustafizur Rahman, Chetan Sakariya Delhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Woakes, Ravichandran Ashwin, Tom Curran, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan

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Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully defend 150 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad as Kohli and Co. beat SRH by 6 runs in Match 6 of the Indian Premier League&nbsp;

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SunRisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bowl first. Royal Challengers were off to a steady start. However, the Challengers lost Padikkal too soon. Shahbaz Ahmed fell soon later on.&nbsp;

Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell held on to the crease to revive RCB. Virat departed after scoring crucial 33 runs. Last match's hero, AB De Villiers was dismissed cheaply.&nbsp;

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RCB were struggling to even make 130 runs in the later stages, however, Glenn Maxwell went on to smash 59 runs in 41 balls to power Royal Challengers to 149 runs.&nbsp;

Rashid Khan scalped two wickets and conceded just 18 runs, whereas, Jason Holder dismissed three.&nbsp;

In return, Mohammed Siraj started his spell brilliantly and bowled the first maiden of Indian Premier League 2021. He went on to remove Wriddhiman Saha. However, Manish Pandey and David Warner put up a crucial 83-run partnership, inching SRH towards victory.&nbsp;

But, David Warner's dismissal triggered a batting collapse in the SRH batting line up. Shahbaz Nadeem's 17th over gave a fatal blow to SRH as they lost three wickets in that over, including in-form Manish Pandey.&nbsp;

With this win, Royal Challengers Bangalore go on top of the Indian Premier League table.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully defend 150 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad as Kohli and Co. beat SRH by 6 runs in Match 6 of the Indian Premier League IN PICS: IPL 2021- Royal Challengers Bangalore go on top of points table after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad SunRisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Royal Challengers Bangalore successfully defend 150 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad as Kohli and Co. beat SRH by 6 runs in Match 6 of the Indian Premier League IN PICS: IPL 2021- Royal Challengers Bangalore go on top of points table after beating Sunrisers Hyderabad SunRisers Hyderabad won the toss and chose to bowl first. Royal Challengers were off to a steady start. However, the Challengers lost Padikkal too soon. Shahbaz Ahmed fell soon later on. Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell held on to the crease to revive RCB. Virat departed after scoring crucial 33 runs. Last match's hero, AB De Villiers was dismissed cheaply. IN PICS: Ben Stokes ruled out of IPL 2021: Five players who can replace him RCB were struggling to even make 130 runs in the later stages, however, Glenn Maxwell went on to smash 59 runs in 41 balls to power Royal Challengers to 149 runs. Rashid Khan scalped two wickets and conceded just 18 runs, whereas, Jason Holder dismissed three. In return, Mohammed Siraj started his spell brilliantly and bowled the first maiden of Indian Premier League 2021. He went on to remove Wriddhiman Saha. However, Manish Pandey and David Warner put up a crucial 83-run partnership, inching SRH towards victory. But, David Warner's dismissal triggered a batting collapse in the SRH batting line up. Shahbaz Nadeem's 17th over gave a fatal blow to SRH as they lost three wickets in that over, including in-form Manish Pandey. With this win, Royal Challengers Bangalore go on top of the Indian Premier League table.

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan is hopeful to bring the cash-rich Indian Premier League to the British capital to set up the city as the "undisputed sporting capital" of the world.&nbsp;

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Khan said that in future, the IPL can be played in London which has grounds like Lord's and the Oval, the headquarters of county side Surrey.

"The IPL is a fantastic league but I'm desperate not just to see Kohli and others here when India come (to England) as they are this year but to see the likes of (MS) Dhoni, (Rohit) Sharma and (Jasprit) Bumrah come here on a regular basis," Khan said at a children's cricket training session in southwest London on Friday.

The British Capital has already hosted NFL, MLB and NBA events, and now Sadiq Khan, who is looking to get re-elected as the Mayor of London, wants to host the Indian Premier League too.&nbsp;

"I've said for some time that I would love London to keep its place as the sporting capital of the world," he said. "I want this to be the undisputed sporting capital of the world.&nbsp;

"We've had Major League Baseball, NFL for 10 years, you saw the impact of Joshua v Klitschko," added the mayor, citing the knock-on economic benefit to hotels, restaurants and bars of major sporting events.&nbsp;

"The other thing is that India is a massive investor in our city. We are the number one city in Europe that India invests in, we’re number two in the world after Dubai.&nbsp;

"Indians love cricket, we love cricket, we love Indians. We want this to be a bridge between India and London and Surrey deserve huge credit in being pioneers and with their vision to get IPL here."

According to Khan, IPL matches in London could also persuade the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to ease their policy prohibiting star players from taking part in overseas leagues and pave the way for their involvement in the ECB's new Hundred tournament.

"When you speak to the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board), they would love for Indian players to be playing in the Hundred," said Khan. "I don't want London just to be a place where Indians invest and shoot Bollywood movies, I want the IPL here as well."

The BCCI has, however, given so such hints of taking the league overseas and out of India. The 14th edition of the cash-rich T20 league kicked on April 9 and is being played behind closed doors amidst coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

(Inputs from AFP)

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is hopeful to bring the cash-rich Indian Premier League to the British capital to set up the city as the "undisputed sporting capital" of the world.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan is hopeful to bring the cash-rich Indian Premier League to the British capital to set up the city as the "undisputed sporting capital" of the world. IN PICS| From Dhoni to Kohli: Highest-paid players with mind-boggling salaries in IPL 2021 Khan said that in future, the IPL can be played in London which has grounds like Lord's and the Oval, the headquarters of county side Surrey. "The IPL is a fantastic league but I'm desperate not just to see Kohli and others here when India come (to England) as they are this year but to see the likes of (MS) Dhoni, (Rohit) Sharma and (Jasprit) Bumrah come here on a regular basis," Khan said at a children's cricket training session in southwest London on Friday. The British Capital has already hosted NFL, MLB and NBA events, and now Sadiq Khan, who is looking to get re-elected as the Mayor of London, wants to host the Indian Premier League too. "I've said for some time that I would love London to keep its place as the sporting capital of the world," he said. "I want this to be the undisputed sporting capital of the world. "We've had Major League Baseball, NFL for 10 years, you saw the impact of Joshua v Klitschko," added the mayor, citing the knock-on economic benefit to hotels, restaurants and bars of major sporting events. "The other thing is that India is a massive investor in our city. We are the number one city in Europe that India invests in, we’re number two in the world after Dubai. "Indians love cricket, we love cricket, we love Indians. We want this to be a bridge between India and London and Surrey deserve huge credit in being pioneers and with their vision to get IPL here." According to Khan, IPL matches in London could also persuade the Indian cricket board (BCCI) to ease their policy prohibiting star players from taking part in overseas leagues and pave the way for their involvement in the ECB's new Hundred tournament. "When you speak to the ECB (England and Wales Cricket Board), they would love for Indian players to be playing in the Hundred," said Khan. "I don't want London just to be a place where Indians invest and shoot Bollywood movies, I want the IPL here as well." The BCCI has, however, given so such hints of taking the league overseas and out of India. The 14th edition of the cash-rich T20 league kicked on April 9 and is being played behind closed doors amidst coronavirus pandemic. (Inputs from AFP)

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Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Kane Williamson feels that winning every game in the cash-rich Indian Premier League is a "tough" task.&nbsp;

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David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a poor start as the team were beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. However, the Orange Army will play their next four matches at Chepauk so that will help them adapt to the environment and perform better.&nbsp;

"Obviously you want to win every game but it is a tough thing to do in this competition. So I think for us it is important to take some positives from our last match. We have our first five games on this surface, same ground. So we will try and build on it," said Williamson in a video posted on SRH's Twitter on Wednesday.

Despite being down to 10/2 while chasing a target of 187, Manish Pandey and Jonny Bairstow revived the innings, however, the team was 10-run short from a win.&nbsp;

Team's head coach Trevor Bayliss feels batting was one of the positives the side can take from the match and said bowlers have prepared well for the clash against RCB on Wednesday

"This happens every time in a game, you cannot play a perfect game every time. Our batting was good in the first match, to get too close after being two down for ten. Bowlers have been working in the nets and our spirit is really good," said Bayliss.

(Inputs from ANI)

Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Kane Williamson feels that winning every game in the cash-rich Indian Premier League is a "tough" task. IN PICS| From Dhoni to Kohli: Highest-paid players with mind-boggling salaries in IPL 2021 David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a poor start as the team were beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Sunrisers Hyderabad batsman Kane Williamson feels that winning every game in the cash-rich Indian Premier League is a "tough" task. IN PICS| From Dhoni to Kohli: Highest-paid players with mind-boggling salaries in IPL 2021 David Warner-led Sunrisers Hyderabad were off to a poor start as the team were beaten by Kolkata Knight Riders on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. However, the Orange Army will play their next four matches at Chepauk so that will help them adapt to the environment and perform better. "Obviously you want to win every game but it is a tough thing to do in this competition. So I think for us it is important to take some positives from our last match. We have our first five games on this surface, same ground. So we will try and build on it," said Williamson in a video posted on SRH's Twitter on Wednesday. Despite being down to 10/2 while chasing a target of 187, Manish Pandey and Jonny Bairstow revived the innings, however, the team was 10-run short from a win. Team's head coach Trevor Bayliss feels batting was one of the positives the side can take from the match and said bowlers have prepared well for the clash against RCB on Wednesday "This happens every time in a game, you cannot play a perfect game every time. Our batting was good in the first match, to get too close after being two down for ten. Bowlers have been working in the nets and our spirit is really good," said Bayliss. (Inputs from ANI)

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Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers feels that David Warner's SunRisers Hyderabad lack depth when compared to other franchises in the Indian Premier League. The South African wicketkeeper made these statements ahead of RCB's clash with SRH on Wednesday.&nbsp;

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However, he also added that SRH could be "dominated" but can prove dangerous if allowed to stage a comeback.&nbsp;

"It is a nice attack to face, it is a great challenge. I always enjoy playing against SunRisers Hyderabad. They can challenge you with their skill and they are always smart. It is a matter of us making sure that we get some partnerships and once we get on top of them, they are a kind of a team we can really dominate," said de Villiers in a video posted on the official Twitter handle of RCB.

"They do not have as much depth as some of the other teams in the IPL. If we get hold of them, we have to make sure that we do not allow them to make a comeback because that's where they are really dangerous," de Villiers added.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore ended their jinx of losing the season opener by beating defending champions Mumbai Indians in the final ball. AB de Villiers rescued Virat and Co. with his quickfire 48 runs while chasing 160 runs at the Chepauk Stadium. Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj had impressive outings with the ball and will be looking to continue their form. Virat and Co. are currently fourth in the IPL points table.

SunRisers Hyderabad were off to a poor start as they lost their opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR set a huge total of 187 runs at the Chepauk Stadium. David Warner and Co. fell short by 10 runs and are second-last in the points table.&nbsp;

Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers feels that David Warner's SunRisers Hyderabad lack depth when compared to other franchises in the Indian Premier League.

Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers feels that David Warner's SunRisers Hyderabad lack depth when compared to other franchises in the Indian Premier League. The South African wicketkeeper made these statements ahead of RCB's clash with SRH on Wednesday. ALSO READ: IPL 2021: Delhi Capitals pacer Anrich Nortje tests positive for COVID-19 However, he also added that SRH could be "dominated" but can prove dangerous if allowed to stage a comeback. "It is a nice attack to face, it is a great challenge. I always enjoy playing against SunRisers Hyderabad. They can challenge you with their skill and they are always smart. It is a matter of us making sure that we get some partnerships and once we get on top of them, they are a kind of a team we can really dominate," said de Villiers in a video posted on the official Twitter handle of RCB. "They do not have as much depth as some of the other teams in the IPL. If we get hold of them, we have to make sure that we do not allow them to make a comeback because that's where they are really dangerous," de Villiers added. IN PICS| IPL 2021: Kolkata Knight Riders choke as Mumbai Indians continue dominance Royal Challengers Bangalore ended their jinx of losing the season opener by beating defending champions Mumbai Indians in the final ball. AB de Villiers rescued Virat and Co. with his quickfire 48 runs while chasing 160 runs at the Chepauk Stadium. Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj had impressive outings with the ball and will be looking to continue their form. Virat and Co. are currently fourth in the IPL points table. SunRisers Hyderabad were off to a poor start as they lost their opening match against Kolkata Knight Riders. KKR set a huge total of 187 runs at the Chepauk Stadium. David Warner and Co. fell short by 10 runs and are second-last in the points table.

IPL 2021- 'They do not have as much depth': Royal Challengers Bangalore star AB de Villiers on Sunrisers Hyderabad

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