&nbsp;An insatiable hunger to succeed, the willingness to put in the extra yards and extensive work on the nitty gritties culminated in an unprecedented fifth IPL title for Mumbai Indians, the players, who are responsible for Delhi Capitals' clinical demolition said on Tuesday.

Opener Quinton de Kock said after the final, "Mumbai have a great set up, so we've been able to move with the gym work and training and stuff. We're reaping the rewards today for it. It's a great feeling."

"I think this year because there were so many questions around Mumbai in general, whether we can win back to back, we put in extra effort. You can see it's paid off. We worked extra hard on the nitty gritties."

If last year's one-run win over Chennai Super Kings was an absolute cliffhanger, Rohit's fluent 68 made it an anti-climax with Mumbai Indians chasing the target of 157 in 18.4 overs.

"It's a great feeling. I've been here 11 years, fifth trophy. No one sees the planning and training, it's pressure playing for a franchise like this," MI veteran Kieron Pollard.

The West Indian swashbuckler added: "The amount of trophies, the amount of work, the amount of players who go on to play for their countries, I think we'll have to say so (that this is the best T20 franchise)."

Elder of the Pandya brothers, Krunal said: "It's the hunger. The way we went about the games, there was always 100 percent. A lot of credit goes to how we prepared. One month before we came, everyone knew their roles."

"Everyone was in good shape, just executing what they were doing in the nets."

Another MI star, Suryakumar Yadav attributed the success to preparation and following the proces.

"Preparations, processes and routine is important. The team just said one thing - we'll take care of this. You go and express yourself," Surykumar concluded

An insatiable hunger to succeed, the willingness to put in the extra yards and extensive work on the nitty gritties culminated in an unprecedented fifth IPL title for Mumbai Indians, the players, who are responsible for Delhi Capitals' clinical demolition said on Tuesday.

An insatiable hunger to succeed, the willingness to put in the extra yards and extensive work on the nitty gritties culminated in an unprecedented fifth IPL title for Mumbai Indians, the players, who are responsible for Delhi Capitals' clinical demolition said on Tuesday. Opener Quinton de Kock said after the final, "Mumbai have a great set up, so we've been able to move with the gym work and training and stuff. We're reaping the rewards today for it. It's a great feeling." "I think this year because there were so many questions around Mumbai in general, whether we can win back to back, we put in extra effort. You can see it's paid off. We worked extra hard on the nitty gritties." If last year's one-run win over Chennai Super Kings was an absolute cliffhanger, Rohit's fluent 68 made it an anti-climax with Mumbai Indians chasing the target of 157 in 18.4 overs. "It's a great feeling. I've been here 11 years, fifth trophy. No one sees the planning and training, it's pressure playing for a franchise like this," MI veteran Kieron Pollard. The West Indian swashbuckler added: "The amount of trophies, the amount of work, the amount of players who go on to play for their countries, I think we'll have to say so (that this is the best T20 franchise)." Elder of the Pandya brothers, Krunal said: "It's the hunger. The way we went about the games, there was always 100 percent. A lot of credit goes to how we prepared. One month before we came, everyone knew their roles." "Everyone was in good shape, just executing what they were doing in the nets." Another MI star, Suryakumar Yadav attributed the success to preparation and following the proces. "Preparations, processes and routine is important. The team just said one thing - we'll take care of this. You go and express yourself," Surykumar concluded

IPL 13: Hunger and working on nitty gritties did it, feel MI players

Unable to bet legally, tens of millions of Indian cricket fans have turned to fantasy games based on the Indian Premier League, which have exploited a loophole to create a billion-dollar industry.

Bolstered by foreign investment, Indian firms have invested heavily in the cash-for-points online games, despite fears that government regulation could put the new industry at risk.

Dream11 -- now the main sponsor for the IPL, which has its final on Tuesday in Dubai -- says it has more than 100 million users for its cricket, football and NBA platforms.

Users pay a fee, often less than 50 US cents, to join a contest that escapes India's ban on gambling because it's considered a game of "skill".&nbsp;

They register a team of favourite players and win points for their performances in IPL games, which can be turned into cash.

The number of fantasy games has mushroomed for this year's IPL, which is being held in the United Arab Emirates as India struggles with the world's second biggest coronavirus outbreak.

Despite the possibility of new regulations, the cash is rolling in, and industry players say the sector could grow to be worth billions of dollars.&nbsp;

<h2>- 'Still awaiting big money' -</h2>

When software engineer Amit Bhandari started playing Dream11's fantasy cricket two years ago, he never expected to get hooked on its promise of easy money.

"I am still awaiting my big-money day," said the 38-year-old, who called the habit "harmless" even though he hides it from his family, fearing disapproval.

The stigma is familiar to Vinit Godara, co-founder of MyTeam11, a fantasy platform launched in 2016.

In its early years, the company could not get a digital payment platform or a corporate bank account, due to worries about even a hint of betting in India.

Match-fixing scandals regularly hit cricket, and Godara&nbsp;has struggled to explain the difference between fantasy sports and illegal betting to customers.

But this year, Indian fans have seized on fantasy gaming, eager to escape the boredom of lockdown and encouraged by a marketing blitz featuring top stars such as Virat Kohli.

"The IPL has come as a boon for the fantasy gaming industry and we have observed a significant jump in user engagement," Godara told AFP.

Other platforms have also seen a surge in business.&nbsp;

"We are looking at crossing 80 million users by the end of the IPL," Sai Srinivas, co-founder of the Mobile Premier League app, told AFP.

The Games24x7 platform is predicting 900 percent growth in paid users from 2019 to 2020 because of "pent-up demand in the lockdown", co-founder Bhavin Pandya told AFP.

<h2>- 'No regulation' -</h2>

Foreign investors are eager to join in.

According to IndiaTech.org, a think tank, Indian fantasy platforms have attracted more than $200 million in foreign investment since 2018, including from US hedge funds such as Tiger Global and Chinese online giant Tencent.

Only 20 percent of an estimated 100 million Indian gamers pay to play on fantasy platforms, while the others stick to free games.

The companies see major growth ahead. Cheap phones and data will push the number of internet users in India from 700 million to nearly 975 million by 2025, according to data platform Statista.&nbsp;

But not everyone is happy. Advertising professional Adarsh Sharma said he has yet to take home any cash, despite playing intensely, and he is sceptical about testimonials claiming huge wins.

"I am voicing the (concerns) of thousands of participants," said the 40-year-old.

Other worries&nbsp;dog the industry.

"There is no regulation... and five or six states have banned different forms of online gaming including fantasy sports," Rameesh Kailasam, CEO of IndiaTech.org, told AFP.

For now, India's government appears content to play the game. The sector contributed more than $60 million in taxes in the last tax year.

But the environment remains unpredictable. Fantasy firms fear regulation or even an outright ban.

"We may end up choking another sunrise sector," Kailasam warned.

Unable to bet legally, tens of millions of Indian cricket fans have turned to fantasy games based on the Indian Premier League, which have exploited a loophole to create a billion-dollar industry.

Unable to bet legally, tens of millions of Indian cricket fans have turned to fantasy games based on the Indian Premier League, which have exploited a loophole to create a billion-dollar industry. Bolstered by foreign investment, Indian firms have invested heavily in the cash-for-points online games, despite fears that government regulation could put the new industry at risk. Dream11 -- now the main sponsor for the IPL, which has its final on Tuesday in Dubai -- says it has more than 100 million users for its cricket, football and NBA platforms. Users pay a fee, often less than 50 US cents, to join a contest that escapes India's ban on gambling because it's considered a game of "skill". They register a team of favourite players and win points for their performances in IPL games, which can be turned into cash. The number of fantasy games has mushroomed for this year's IPL, which is being held in the United Arab Emirates as India struggles with the world's second biggest coronavirus outbreak. Despite the possibility of new regulations, the cash is rolling in, and industry players say the sector could grow to be worth billions of dollars. - 'Still awaiting big money' - When software engineer Amit Bhandari started playing Dream11's fantasy cricket two years ago, he never expected to get hooked on its promise of easy money. "I am still awaiting my big-money day," said the 38-year-old, who called the habit "harmless" even though he hides it from his family, fearing disapproval. The stigma is familiar to Vinit Godara, co-founder of MyTeam11, a fantasy platform launched in 2016. In its early years, the company could not get a digital payment platform or a corporate bank account, due to worries about even a hint of betting in India. Match-fixing scandals regularly hit cricket, and Godara has struggled to explain the difference between fantasy sports and illegal betting to customers. But this year, Indian fans have seized on fantasy gaming, eager to escape the boredom of lockdown and encouraged by a marketing blitz featuring top stars such as Virat Kohli. "The IPL has come as a boon for the fantasy gaming industry and we have observed a significant jump in user engagement," Godara told AFP. Other platforms have also seen a surge in business. "We are looking at crossing 80 million users by the end of the IPL," Sai Srinivas, co-founder of the Mobile Premier League app, told AFP. The Games24x7 platform is predicting 900 percent growth in paid users from 2019 to 2020 because of "pent-up demand in the lockdown", co-founder Bhavin Pandya told AFP. - 'No regulation' - Foreign investors are eager to join in. According to IndiaTech.org, a think tank, Indian fantasy platforms have attracted more than $200 million in foreign investment since 2018, including from US hedge funds such as Tiger Global and Chinese online giant Tencent. Only 20 percent of an estimated 100 million Indian gamers pay to play on fantasy platforms, while the others stick to free games. The companies see major growth ahead. Cheap phones and data will push the number of internet users in India from 700 million to nearly 975 million by 2025, according to data platform Statista. But not everyone is happy. Advertising professional Adarsh Sharma said he has yet to take home any cash, despite playing intensely, and he is sceptical about testimonials claiming huge wins. "I am voicing the (concerns) of thousands of participants," said the 40-year-old. Other worries dog the industry. "There is no regulation... and five or six states have banned different forms of online gaming including fantasy sports," Rameesh Kailasam, CEO of IndiaTech.org, told AFP. For now, India's government appears content to play the game. The sector contributed more than $60 million in taxes in the last tax year. But the environment remains unpredictable. Fantasy firms fear regulation or even an outright ban. "We may end up choking another sunrise sector," Kailasam warned.

Dream ticket: fantasy games win big from cricket's IPL

Kiwi speedster Trent Boult gave a rousing start to Mumbai Indians in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday as the left-arm speedster dismissed Marcus Stoinis off the first delivery of the match. With the dismissal, Boult surpassed the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Zaheer Khan and Praveen Kumar to achieve a new record in IPL.&nbsp;

Boult, with the wicket of Stoinis, has the most wickets in the first over of an IPL season. Boult has picked up eight wickets in the first over of IPL 2020. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is next in the list with six wickets in IPL 2016 whereas Zaheer Khan had five first-over wickets to his name in IPL 2012. Praveen Kumar had five first-over scalps in IPL 2013.&nbsp;

<h2>Most wickets in the first over of an IPL season:</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Trent Boult - 8 in 2020*</li>
	<li>Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 6 in 2016</li>
	<li>Zaheer Khan - 5 in 2012</li>
	<li>Praveen Kumar - 5 in 2013</li>
</ul>

Despite losing Marcus Stoinis in the very first delivery of IPL 2020 final, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane continued with the run-flow. But it was Boult again who dismissed Ajinkya Rahane in what was a soft dismissal. After losing two wickets within three overs of the match, Delhi Capitals must focus on rebuilding their innings or else it might be the fifth IPL trophy for Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

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"We always wanted somebody who could get those wickets for us early in the powerplay with the new ball. We looked across the world and, obviously, it is a no-brainer that he is the best bowler with the new ball when it comes to swinging the new ball back into the batsmen, and to a left-hander taking the ball away. He is the best in the business,” Rohit said ahead of the IPL 2020 final.

"We always wanted him and luckily we got him traded from Delhi and he has not disappointed us. He has bowled well with the new ball and also in the middle and the back-end. He is a great asset to have in the squad and hope he can do it one more time for us," said Sharma.

Kiwi speedster Trent Boult gave a rousing start to Mumbai Indians in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday as the left-arm speedster dismissed Marcus Stoinis off the first delivery of the match.

Kiwi speedster Trent Boult gave a rousing start to Mumbai Indians in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 against Delhi Capitals on Tuesday as the left-arm speedster dismissed Marcus Stoinis off the first delivery of the match. With the dismissal, Boult surpassed the likes of Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Zaheer Khan and Praveen Kumar to achieve a new record in IPL. Boult, with the wicket of Stoinis, has the most wickets in the first over of an IPL season. Boult has picked up eight wickets in the first over of IPL 2020. Bhuvneshwar Kumar is next in the list with six wickets in IPL 2016 whereas Zaheer Khan had five first-over wickets to his name in IPL 2012. Praveen Kumar had five first-over scalps in IPL 2013. Most wickets in the first over of an IPL season: Trent Boult - 8 in 2020* Bhuvneshwar Kumar - 6 in 2016 Zaheer Khan - 5 in 2012 Praveen Kumar - 5 in 2013 Despite losing Marcus Stoinis in the very first delivery of IPL 2020 final, Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane continued with the run-flow. But it was Boult again who dismissed Ajinkya Rahane in what was a soft dismissal. After losing two wickets within three overs of the match, Delhi Capitals must focus on rebuilding their innings or else it might be the fifth IPL trophy for Mumbai Indians. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: 'We always wanted him' - Rohit Sharma 'lucky' to have Trent Boult in Mumbai Indians "We always wanted somebody who could get those wickets for us early in the powerplay with the new ball. We looked across the world and, obviously, it is a no-brainer that he is the best bowler with the new ball when it comes to swinging the new ball back into the batsmen, and to a left-hander taking the ball away. He is the best in the business,” Rohit said ahead of the IPL 2020 final. "We always wanted him and luckily we got him traded from Delhi and he has not disappointed us. He has bowled well with the new ball and also in the middle and the back-end. He is a great asset to have in the squad and hope he can do it one more time for us," said Sharma.

IPL 2020: Trent Boult surpasses Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Zaheer Khan to achieve unique record

Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday won the toss and elected to bat first against Mumbai Indians in what promises to be a cracking final of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> at the Dubai International Stadium.

While Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have faced each other thrice in IPL 2020, the Mumbai outfit has come out victorious in each occasion. However, Mumbai Indians have never won the final of IPL when batting second and that could be the reason behind DC opting to bat first.

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After winning the toss, a confident Iyer said that batting first in the Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad &nbsp;worked wonders for his side and hence, they went with the same decision. Iyer further said that the pitch looked amazing to bat on while praising Mumbai Indians for the brand of cricket they have played for many years. He concluded that Delhi Capitals have nothing to lose and want to enjoy the evening in what is their first-ever final in IPL history.

<h2>The team atmosphere is really motivated: Shreyas Iyer</h2>

“We'll bat. It really worked out pretty well in the last game. When you have a really good total on the board the bowling gets a lot of confidence. We've seen it through the tournament and in a big final, runs on the board helps. The wicket also looks amazing to bat on. They have been champions through the years and even the way they've been playing this season. We have nothing to lose, we have to embrace it and have no regrets at the end of it. The team atmosphere is really motivated, we are in a good mood and have to enjoy the day. We are sticking with the same team,” Iyer said at the toss.

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Whether Delhi Capitals can defeat Mumbai Indians in the final of IPL 2020 is yet to be seen but nonetheless, it should be a nail-biting contest in Dubai. 
&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday won the toss and elected to bat first against Mumbai Indians in what promises to be a cracking final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Stadium.

Delhi Capitals skipper Shreyas Iyer on Tuesday won the toss and elected to bat first against Mumbai Indians in what promises to be a cracking final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Stadium. While Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals have faced each other thrice in IPL 2020, the Mumbai outfit has come out victorious in each occasion. However, Mumbai Indians have never won the final of IPL when batting second and that could be the reason behind DC opting to bat first. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 Final: Rohit Sharma on verge of touching 3 iconic milestones After winning the toss, a confident Iyer said that batting first in the Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad worked wonders for his side and hence, they went with the same decision. Iyer further said that the pitch looked amazing to bat on while praising Mumbai Indians for the brand of cricket they have played for many years. He concluded that Delhi Capitals have nothing to lose and want to enjoy the evening in what is their first-ever final in IPL history. The team atmosphere is really motivated: Shreyas Iyer “We'll bat. It really worked out pretty well in the last game. When you have a really good total on the board the bowling gets a lot of confidence. We've seen it through the tournament and in a big final, runs on the board helps. The wicket also looks amazing to bat on. They have been champions through the years and even the way they've been playing this season. We have nothing to lose, we have to embrace it and have no regrets at the end of it. The team atmosphere is really motivated, we are in a good mood and have to enjoy the day. We are sticking with the same team,” Iyer said at the toss. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Suryakumar Yadav would have played for England, says Panesar Whether Delhi Capitals can defeat Mumbai Indians in the final of IPL 2020 is yet to be seen but nonetheless, it should be a nail-biting contest in Dubai.

IPL 2020 Final: 'We have nothing to lose,' says DC captain Shreyas Iyer ahead of MI match

From Ishan Kishan's most sixes to Jofra Archer's most dots - Here are 'MOST' of IPL 2020

Ahead of the final of Indian Premier League (#IPL2020) in Dubai on November 10 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Former England international Monty Panesar previews the much-awaited contest. While predicting the winner of IPL 2020 final between MI and DC, Panesar also touched upon the Purple Cap and Orange Cap race and mentioned the youngsters who impressed him the most.

IPL Shorts: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Who will win IPL 2020 final? Monty Panesar previews

Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Mumbai Indians traded Kiwi speedster Trent Boult from Delhi Capitals and the move has reaped rich rewards for the four-time IPL winners with the left-arm pacer being lethal with the ball throughout IPL 2020.&nbsp;

Boult will be up against his former side in the final of IPL 2020 on Tuesday with MI targeting their fifth IPL trophy. Ahead of the much-awaited summit clash between MI and DC, Rohit Sharma said Mumbai Indians were ‘lucky’ to have signed the best new-ball bowler.

Rohit said that Mumbai Indians wanted someone who would scalp those wickets in the powerplay and Boult has delivered it tremendously during the course of IPL 2020.

"We always wanted somebody who could get those wickets for us early in the powerplay with the new ball. We looked across the world and, obviously, it is a no-brainer that he is the best bowler with the new ball when it comes to swinging the new ball back into the batsmen, and to a left-hander taking the ball away. He is the best in the business,” Rohit said.

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"We always wanted him and luckily we got him traded from Delhi and he has not disappointed us. He has bowled well with the new ball and also in the middle and the back-end. He is a great asset to have in the squad and hope he can do it one more time for us," said Sharma.

Boult, who was exceptional against Dc in Qualifier 1, had suffered a groin injury but Rohit has confirmed that the Kiwi star is set to feature in the summit clash against DC.&nbsp;

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"Trent looks pretty good. He is going to have a session today with all of us, he has pulled up pretty well in the last two days. So, fingers crossed, hopefully, he plays," Rohit confirmed. 
&nbsp;

Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Mumbai Indians traded Kiwi speedster Trent Boult from Delhi Capitals and the move has reaped rich rewards for the four-time IPL winners with the left-arm pacer being lethal with the ball throughout IPL 2020.

Before the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Mumbai Indians traded Kiwi speedster Trent Boult from Delhi Capitals and the move has reaped rich rewards for the four-time IPL winners with the left-arm pacer being lethal with the ball throughout IPL 2020. Boult will be up against his former side in the final of IPL 2020 on Tuesday with MI targeting their fifth IPL trophy. Ahead of the much-awaited summit clash between MI and DC, Rohit Sharma said Mumbai Indians were ‘lucky’ to have signed the best new-ball bowler. Rohit said that Mumbai Indians wanted someone who would scalp those wickets in the powerplay and Boult has delivered it tremendously during the course of IPL 2020. "We always wanted somebody who could get those wickets for us early in the powerplay with the new ball. We looked across the world and, obviously, it is a no-brainer that he is the best bowler with the new ball when it comes to swinging the new ball back into the batsmen, and to a left-hander taking the ball away. He is the best in the business,” Rohit said. ALSO READ: AUS vs IND: Steve Waugh disappointed with Virat Kohli missing 3 Tests, Irfan Pathan says 'family is important' "We always wanted him and luckily we got him traded from Delhi and he has not disappointed us. He has bowled well with the new ball and also in the middle and the back-end. He is a great asset to have in the squad and hope he can do it one more time for us," said Sharma. Boult, who was exceptional against Dc in Qualifier 1, had suffered a groin injury but Rohit has confirmed that the Kiwi star is set to feature in the summit clash against DC. ALSO READ: 'IPL final is the biggest thing after World Cup final', says Kieron Pollard "Trent looks pretty good. He is going to have a session today with all of us, he has pulled up pretty well in the last two days. So, fingers crossed, hopefully, he plays," Rohit confirmed.

IPL 2020: 'We always wanted him' - Rohit Sharma 'lucky' to have Trent Boult in Mumbai Indians

The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> final is all set to come to an end after the final between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Before that, both MI and DC would be looking to get hold of the coveted trophy by winning the much-awaited summit clash.&nbsp;

While all eyes will be on who will win IPL 2020, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is on the cusp on touching three iconic landmarks in IPL. While Rohit has his eyes on his sixth IPL title after winning it four times with Mumbai Indians and once with Deccan Chargers, few personal milestones also await the Hitman.&nbsp;

With the final of IPL 2020, Rohit will mark his 200th match in the Indian Premier League and will become the second player after MS Dhoni to bag the milestone. Rohit has so far played 199 matches in IPL – for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians).

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The Hitman is also on the verge of touching 4000-run mark in IPL for Mumbai Indians and stands just eight runs away from the landmark. The likes of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have already reached the milestone after spending majority of their careers in CSK and RCB respectively.

Rohit is also 43 runs away from reaching 3000 runs in the IPL as captain. The likes of Dhoni, Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have accumulated more than 3000 runs as captain of an IPL franchise.

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The swashbuckling right-handed batsman has struggled due to hamstring issues of late and has missed four matches for the Mumbai franchise. He has managed to score just 264 runs at an average of 24 and a strike-rate of 126.31. However, he would be looking to play a big knock in the grand finale of IPL 2020 against Delhi Capitals and guide his side to fifth IPL trophy.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 final is all set to come to an end after the final between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 final is all set to come to an end after the final between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Tuesday. Before that, both MI and DC would be looking to get hold of the coveted trophy by winning the much-awaited summit clash. While all eyes will be on who will win IPL 2020, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is on the cusp on touching three iconic landmarks in IPL. While Rohit has his eyes on his sixth IPL title after winning it four times with Mumbai Indians and once with Deccan Chargers, few personal milestones also await the Hitman. With the final of IPL 2020, Rohit will mark his 200th match in the Indian Premier League and will become the second player after MS Dhoni to bag the milestone. Rohit has so far played 199 matches in IPL – for Deccan Chargers and Mumbai Indians). ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Suryakumar Yadav would have played for England straightaway, says Monty Panesar The Hitman is also on the verge of touching 4000-run mark in IPL for Mumbai Indians and stands just eight runs away from the landmark. The likes of MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli have already reached the milestone after spending majority of their careers in CSK and RCB respectively. Rohit is also 43 runs away from reaching 3000 runs in the IPL as captain. The likes of Dhoni, Kohli and Gautam Gambhir have accumulated more than 3000 runs as captain of an IPL franchise. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Ricky Ponting confident ahead of Delhi Capital's final match against Mumbai Indians The swashbuckling right-handed batsman has struggled due to hamstring issues of late and has missed four matches for the Mumbai franchise. He has managed to score just 264 runs at an average of 24 and a strike-rate of 126.31. However, he would be looking to play a big knock in the grand finale of IPL 2020 against Delhi Capitals and guide his side to fifth IPL trophy.

IPL 2020 Final: Rohit Sharma on verge of touching 3 iconic milestones

Mumbai Indians will be taking on Delhi Capitals in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Stadium on November 10 (Tuesday). While fans and experts have started to give their predictions ahead of the much-awaited match, former England spinner Monty Panesar, in an exclusive chat with WION, has backed Mumbai Indians to lift the coveted IPL trophy while expecting the Rohit Sharma-led side to continue the tradition of winning trophies.&nbsp;

Panesar further picked Kagiso Rabada to win the Purple Cap race as the South African speedster goes head-to-head with Jasprit Bumrah to become the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Ahead of the match, Rabada has 29 scalps to his name in IPL 2020 whereas Bumrah is on 27 wickets.&nbsp;

The England left-arm spinner went on to pick the likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Mavi as the finds of the tournament when it comes to the 13th edition of IPL.&nbsp;

<h2>Mumbai Indians to win IPL 2020, predicts Monty Panesar</h2>

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“The way Mumbai Indians have played throughout the tournament, they deserve to win the IPL. Delhi Capitals, in my opinion, are the strongest bowling unit. But Mumbai Indians, as a team, have looked a complete package. Mumbai Indians have played better cricket. But T20 cricket, as you know, is played on the day and any team can win,” said Panesar during a chat with WION.&nbsp;

Panesar further gave an interesting take on in-form batsman Suryakumar Yadav, who has been among the headlines due to yet another exclusion from the Indian team. Despite being prolific with the bat, Suryakumar hasn’t received a single Team India call-up yet. However, Panesar feels he would have played for England by now.&nbsp;

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“Suryakumar Yadav is a good player. But right now, the Indian team is so solid that it is hard to find a place for a newcomer. The way he has batted, he would have been in the England team straightaway. But that is also a testament to Virat Kohli and the BCCI as to how strong an Indian team they have built,” Panesar opined.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians will be eyeing their fifth IPL trophy on Tuesday against first-time finalist Delhi Capitals in what promises to be a cracking final of IPL 2020. 
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Mumbai Indians will be taking on Delhi Capitals in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Stadium on November 10 (Tuesday). While fans and experts have started to give their predictions ahead of the much-awaited match, former England spinner Monty Panesar, in an exclusive chat with WION, has backed Mumbai Indians to lift the coveted IPL trophy while expecting the Rohit Sharma-led side to continue the tradition of winning trophies.

Mumbai Indians will be taking on Delhi Capitals in the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 at the Dubai International Stadium on November 10 (Tuesday). While fans and experts have started to give their predictions ahead of the much-awaited match, former England spinner Monty Panesar, in an exclusive chat with WION, has backed Mumbai Indians to lift the coveted IPL trophy while expecting the Rohit Sharma-led side to continue the tradition of winning trophies. Panesar further picked Kagiso Rabada to win the Purple Cap race as the South African speedster goes head-to-head with Jasprit Bumrah to become the highest wicket-taker of the tournament. Ahead of the match, Rabada has 29 scalps to his name in IPL 2020 whereas Bumrah is on 27 wickets. The England left-arm spinner went on to pick the likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Shivam Mavi as the finds of the tournament when it comes to the 13th edition of IPL. Mumbai Indians to win IPL 2020, predicts Monty Panesar ALSO READ: IPL 2020 FINAL: Delhi eye maiden title win against 4-time champions Mumbai “The way Mumbai Indians have played throughout the tournament, they deserve to win the IPL. Delhi Capitals, in my opinion, are the strongest bowling unit. But Mumbai Indians, as a team, have looked a complete package. Mumbai Indians have played better cricket. But T20 cricket, as you know, is played on the day and any team can win,” said Panesar during a chat with WION. Panesar further gave an interesting take on in-form batsman Suryakumar Yadav, who has been among the headlines due to yet another exclusion from the Indian team. Despite being prolific with the bat, Suryakumar hasn’t received a single Team India call-up yet. However, Panesar feels he would have played for England by now. × ALSO READ: No place for Kohli, Rohit Sharma as Sanjay Manjrekar picks his IPL 2020 XI “Suryakumar Yadav is a good player. But right now, the Indian team is so solid that it is hard to find a place for a newcomer. The way he has batted, he would have been in the England team straightaway. But that is also a testament to Virat Kohli and the BCCI as to how strong an Indian team they have built,” Panesar opined. Mumbai Indians will be eyeing their fifth IPL trophy on Tuesday against first-time finalist Delhi Capitals in what promises to be a cracking final of IPL 2020.

IPL 2020: Suryakumar Yadav would have played for England straightaway, says Monty Panesar

Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in the much anticipated IPL 2020 finals.&nbsp;

Mumbai have had previous experience of such big-pressure matches as they have won 4 out of 5 times after reaching the final knockout stage, whereas, this is Delhi's maiden IPL finals.&nbsp;

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Despite the absence of the fans, players are well aware of the magnitude of the match. One such player is Kieron Pollard. Pollard has won four IPL titles during his time with Mumbai Indians and is known to make his presence felt on big stages.

Pollard has found some form this season as he scored&nbsp;259 runs at a staggering strike rate of 190.44 in 15 matches. He also was named the interim skipper when Rohit Sharma was injured. According to the West Indies all-rounder, IPL finals is second only to a World Cup final.

"The name of the game is pressure, in a final. Everyone takes that pressure. You want to win and not commit a mistake, but at the end of the day, you have to try to take the finals as a normal game. Just go out there, enjoy yourself and the atmosphere," said Pollard in a video posted on the official Twitter handle of Mumbai Indians

"Obviously, no crowds in this final, but enjoy the magnitude of it. It's is an IPL final, it's the biggest thing after the World Cup final," Pollard said in a video posted by MI.

Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in the much anticipated IPL 2020 finals. Mumbai have had previous experience of such big-pressure matches as they have won 4 out of 5 times after reaching the final knockout stage, whereas, this is Delhi's maiden IPL finals.

Mumbai Indians will take on Delhi Capitals in the much anticipated IPL 2020 finals. Mumbai have had previous experience of such big-pressure matches as they have won 4 out of 5 times after reaching the final knockout stage, whereas, this is Delhi's maiden IPL finals. Also read: IPL 2020 FINAL: Delhi Capitals eye maiden title win against four-time champions Mumbai Indians Despite the absence of the fans, players are well aware of the magnitude of the match. One such player is Kieron Pollard. Pollard has won four IPL titles during his time with Mumbai Indians and is known to make his presence felt on big stages. Pollard has found some form this season as he scored 259 runs at a staggering strike rate of 190.44 in 15 matches. He also was named the interim skipper when Rohit Sharma was injured. According to the West Indies all-rounder, IPL finals is second only to a World Cup final. "The name of the game is pressure, in a final. Everyone takes that pressure. You want to win and not commit a mistake, but at the end of the day, you have to try to take the finals as a normal game. Just go out there, enjoy yourself and the atmosphere," said Pollard in a video posted on the official Twitter handle of Mumbai Indians "Obviously, no crowds in this final, but enjoy the magnitude of it. It's is an IPL final, it's the biggest thing after the World Cup final," Pollard said in a video posted by MI.

'IPL final is the biggest thing after World Cup final', says Kieron Pollard

Ahead of the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has backed the Delhi outfit to come out all guns blazing against the four-time IPL winners.

Ponting has said that Delhi Capitals have enough firepower to defeat Mumbai Indians while adding it will depend on how the team turns up and how they execute their plans.&nbsp;

They have been beaten three times by Mumbai in this edition alone, but Ponting was in bullish mood ahead of the Twenty20 showdown.

"We've got enough firepower (to beat Mumbai)," the Australian great said on Monday.

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"If they will be sitting back and thinking if there's a team they wouldn't want to play, it'll be us. But it's about us – it's about how we turn up, how we play, as simple as that."

The former Australian skipper emphasized that if Delhi Capitals rectify their mistakes in the previous defeats to Mumbai Indians then there is "no doubt that we'll win".

Delhi Capitals had an exemplary first half of IPL 2020 but fizzled off as the playoffs approached. After losing the Qualifier 1 to Mumbai Indians, they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 to seal their first-ever final in IPL history.&nbsp;

"The other thing about Mumbai is that they've played some pretty fearless cricket, some high-risk cricket certainly in the way they've batted," said Ponting.

"We know they rely on Trent Boult with the new bowl to take wickets for them – so if we can get that part right, and if they just have a few things go against them, and we execute and put them under pressure, then I'm sure the result can change."

Ahead of the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has backed the Delhi outfit to come out all guns blazing against the four-time IPL winners.

Ahead of the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals on Tuesday, Delhi Capitals head coach Ricky Ponting has backed the Delhi outfit to come out all guns blazing against the four-time IPL winners. Ponting has said that Delhi Capitals have enough firepower to defeat Mumbai Indians while adding it will depend on how the team turns up and how they execute their plans. They have been beaten three times by Mumbai in this edition alone, but Ponting was in bullish mood ahead of the Twenty20 showdown. "We've got enough firepower (to beat Mumbai)," the Australian great said on Monday. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Suryakumar Yadav would have played for England straightaway, says Monty Panesar "If they will be sitting back and thinking if there's a team they wouldn't want to play, it'll be us. But it's about us – it's about how we turn up, how we play, as simple as that." The former Australian skipper emphasized that if Delhi Capitals rectify their mistakes in the previous defeats to Mumbai Indians then there is "no doubt that we'll win". Delhi Capitals had an exemplary first half of IPL 2020 but fizzled off as the playoffs approached. After losing the Qualifier 1 to Mumbai Indians, they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 to seal their first-ever final in IPL history. "The other thing about Mumbai is that they've played some pretty fearless cricket, some high-risk cricket certainly in the way they've batted," said Ponting. "We know they rely on Trent Boult with the new bowl to take wickets for them – so if we can get that part right, and if they just have a few things go against them, and we execute and put them under pressure, then I'm sure the result can change."

IPL 2020: Ricky Ponting confident ahead of Delhi Capital's final match against Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capital pacer Kagiso Rabada's match-winning figures on Sunday against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped DC to its maiden IPL finals.&nbsp;

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The Proteas reclaimed the 'Purple Cap' after scalping four wickets in the second Qualifier to help Delhi win by 17 runs.

"Today was just my day, I don’t think I bowled particularly well in the last over. But there are times when you bowl well and don’t have the rewards to show for it, so I’ll take it," Rabada said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"But that is secondary, primary is winning the tournament. If we win the tournament and I don’t take any wickets.. I don’t mind that at all. (Executing the last over) It is challenging, we have been there so many times.

"I have been there so many times in my career. Playing such a long tournament fatigue mentally and physically can kick in, but I am glad that we could get over the line today. We have to be as good or better in the final," Rabada further said.

The South African now has 29 wickets in 16 games.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals are set to face Mumbai Indians in the grand finale of IPL 2020. &nbsp;

Delhi Capital pacer Kagiso Rabada's match-winning figures on Sunday against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped DC to its maiden IPL finals. Also read: IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals to face Mumbai Indians in the final The Proteas reclaimed the 'Purple Cap' after scalping four wickets in the second Qualifier to help Delhi win by 17 runs.

Delhi Capital pacer Kagiso Rabada's match-winning figures on Sunday against Sunrisers Hyderabad helped DC to its maiden IPL finals. Also read: IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals to face Mumbai Indians in the final The Proteas reclaimed the 'Purple Cap' after scalping four wickets in the second Qualifier to help Delhi win by 17 runs. "Today was just my day, I don’t think I bowled particularly well in the last over. But there are times when you bowl well and don’t have the rewards to show for it, so I’ll take it," Rabada said at the post-match presentation ceremony. "But that is secondary, primary is winning the tournament. If we win the tournament and I don’t take any wickets.. I don’t mind that at all. (Executing the last over) It is challenging, we have been there so many times. "I have been there so many times in my career. Playing such a long tournament fatigue mentally and physically can kick in, but I am glad that we could get over the line today. We have to be as good or better in the final," Rabada further said. The South African now has 29 wickets in 16 games. Delhi Capitals are set to face Mumbai Indians in the grand finale of IPL 2020.

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Delhi Capitals on Sunday defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 17 runs in the Qualifier 2 of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League</a>, played in Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With the win, DC seal their place in the final of IPL 2020 where they will face defending champions Mumbai Indians on November 10 in Dubai. Delhi Capitals successfully defended 188-run total on the scoreboard and were almost at the top of Sunrisers Hyderabad during the course of the match.

After opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals were off to a fine start courtesy Shikhar Dhawan and his new opening partner Marcus Stoinis as the duo stitched an 86-run opening stand. While Stoinis perished for 38, Dhawan continued the run-flow and scored a crisp 78 off 50 deliveries. DC skipper Shreyas Iyer continued his cold form of run as he scored a 20-ball 21. However, it was due to Shimron Hetmyer’s late flourish that Delhi Capitals went on to post 189/3 in 20 overs. The West Indian southpaw hammered a blistering 22-ball 42 not-out.

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While it was not the perfect outing for SRH bowlers, T Natarajan impressed with the ball and his yorkers as he conceded 32 off his four overs. Rashid Khan, as usual, was terrific with the ball, conceding 26 off his four-over quota.

Chasing 189, Sunrisers Hyderabad lost David Warner for 2 as Kagiso Rabada cleaned him up with a peach of a delivery. Manish Pandey and Priyam Garg hung around for a bit and played some great strokes but the duo was dismissed for 21 and 17 respectively.

Even Jason Holder was dismissed for 11 by a clever Axar Patel. However, an in-form Kane Williamson showed his class and went on to smash a terrific half-century to take the game deep.&nbsp;

Young Abdul Samad partnered Kane Williamson perfectly to help SRH remain in the game while scoring some attractive strokes but failed to take them over the line. Kagiso Rabada was too hot too handle for SRH’s lower-middle order as DC sealed a good win to set-up the final with MI. 
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Delhi Capitals on Sunday defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 17 runs in the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, played in Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With the win, DC seal their place in the final of IPL 2020 where they will face defending champions Mumbai Indians on November 10 in Dubai.

Delhi Capitals on Sunday defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 17 runs in the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League, played in Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. With the win, DC seal their place in the final of IPL 2020 where they will face defending champions Mumbai Indians on November 10 in Dubai. Delhi Capitals successfully defended 188-run total on the scoreboard and were almost at the top of Sunrisers Hyderabad during the course of the match. After opting to bat first, Delhi Capitals were off to a fine start courtesy Shikhar Dhawan and his new opening partner Marcus Stoinis as the duo stitched an 86-run opening stand. While Stoinis perished for 38, Dhawan continued the run-flow and scored a crisp 78 off 50 deliveries. DC skipper Shreyas Iyer continued his cold form of run as he scored a 20-ball 21. However, it was due to Shimron Hetmyer’s late flourish that Delhi Capitals went on to post 189/3 in 20 overs. The West Indian southpaw hammered a blistering 22-ball 42 not-out. ALSO READ: I have learned a lot': Axar Patel on playing vital role for Delhi Capitals While it was not the perfect outing for SRH bowlers, T Natarajan impressed with the ball and his yorkers as he conceded 32 off his four overs. Rashid Khan, as usual, was terrific with the ball, conceding 26 off his four-over quota. Chasing 189, Sunrisers Hyderabad lost David Warner for 2 as Kagiso Rabada cleaned him up with a peach of a delivery. Manish Pandey and Priyam Garg hung around for a bit and played some great strokes but the duo was dismissed for 21 and 17 respectively. Even Jason Holder was dismissed for 11 by a clever Axar Patel. However, an in-form Kane Williamson showed his class and went on to smash a terrific half-century to take the game deep. Young Abdul Samad partnered Kane Williamson perfectly to help SRH remain in the game while scoring some attractive strokes but failed to take them over the line. Kagiso Rabada was too hot too handle for SRH’s lower-middle order as DC sealed a good win to set-up the final with MI.

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 17 runs, to face Mumbai Indians in the final

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to come to a conclusion on November 10, with the final scheduled to be played in Dubai. While there were many high-octane matches, it took all 56 league matches to determine the final four teams of the IPL 2020 for the playoffs. With league stage successfully done and dusted, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar picked his best IPL 2020 XI.

However, there were some big-names missing from Manjrekar’s IPL 2020 XI.&nbsp;

IPL 2020 is being held completely outside India, in the UAE, amid the COVID-19 pandemic with the entire tournament being staged behind closed doors.&nbsp;

There have been many great performances in IPL 2020 be it the cracking form of young Devdutt Padikkal or Suryakumar Yadav’s scintillating form with the bat. The bowlers, too, have impressed in the lucrative tournament as they made the most out of the longer boundaries in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

Reviewing the entire IPL 2020, Manjrekar kept the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma out of his IPL 2020 XI, largely due to the fact that the Indian duo has blown hot and cold throughout the IPL 2020.&nbsp;

<h2>Suryakumar Yadav over Virat Kohli</h2>

In a conversation with ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar went with KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal as his opening pair while opting Suryakumar Yadav over Kohli for the number three spot.&nbsp;

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“My No. 3 is Suryakumar Yadav, which is great for someone like him to have made it to this IPL XI. He bats at No. 3 and I don’t think any No. 3 has batted as well and as consistently as he’s done. It’s not just about runs and consistency but also about the quality of shots as well that he’s played,” Manjrekar told ESPNcricinfo backing Suryakumar's inclusion.

Continuing his IPL 2020 XI, Manjrekar picked AB de Villiers, Nicholas Pooran, Axar Patel with Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal being his automatic pics for the XI.

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Surprisingly, Delhi Capitals pacer Kagiso Rabada missed out on a spot as Manjrekar went with Jofra Archer, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah to complete his IPL 2020 XI.

Sanjay Manjrekar’s IPL 2020 XI: KL Rahul (WK), Mayank Agarwal, Suryakumar Yadav, AB de Villiers, Nicholas Pooran, Axar Patel, Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah 
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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to come to a conclusion on November 10, with the final scheduled to be played in Dubai. While there were many high-octane matches, it took all 56 league matches to determine the final four teams of the IPL 2020 for the playoffs.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 is all set to come to a conclusion on November 10, with the final scheduled to be played in Dubai. While there were many high-octane matches, it took all 56 league matches to determine the final four teams of the IPL 2020 for the playoffs. With league stage successfully done and dusted, former Indian cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar picked his best IPL 2020 XI. However, there were some big-names missing from Manjrekar’s IPL 2020 XI. IPL 2020 is being held completely outside India, in the UAE, amid the COVID-19 pandemic with the entire tournament being staged behind closed doors. There have been many great performances in IPL 2020 be it the cracking form of young Devdutt Padikkal or Suryakumar Yadav’s scintillating form with the bat. The bowlers, too, have impressed in the lucrative tournament as they made the most out of the longer boundaries in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Reviewing the entire IPL 2020, Manjrekar kept the likes of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma out of his IPL 2020 XI, largely due to the fact that the Indian duo has blown hot and cold throughout the IPL 2020. Suryakumar Yadav over Virat Kohli In a conversation with ESPNcricinfo, Manjrekar went with KL Rahul and Mayank Agarwal as his opening pair while opting Suryakumar Yadav over Kohli for the number three spot. ALSO READ: India to host IPL, England and Ranji Trophy in 2021: Sourav Ganguly “My No. 3 is Suryakumar Yadav, which is great for someone like him to have made it to this IPL XI. He bats at No. 3 and I don’t think any No. 3 has batted as well and as consistently as he’s done. It’s not just about runs and consistency but also about the quality of shots as well that he’s played,” Manjrekar told ESPNcricinfo backing Suryakumar's inclusion. Continuing his IPL 2020 XI, Manjrekar picked AB de Villiers, Nicholas Pooran, Axar Patel with Rashid Khan and Yuzvendra Chahal being his automatic pics for the XI. IN PICS | IPL Trivia: Bowlers who scalped 50 wickets in fewest matches Surprisingly, Delhi Capitals pacer Kagiso Rabada missed out on a spot as Manjrekar went with Jofra Archer, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah to complete his IPL 2020 XI. Sanjay Manjrekar’s IPL 2020 XI: KL Rahul (WK), Mayank Agarwal, Suryakumar Yadav, AB de Villiers, Nicholas Pooran, Axar Patel, Rashid Khan, Jofra Archer, Yuzvendra Chahal, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah

No place for Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma as Sanjay Manjrekar picks his IPL 2020 XI

Delhi Capitals are all set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in what will be the Qualifier 2 of the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. Delhi Capitals, who finished second in the IPL 2020 league stage, lost the Qualifier 1 against Mumbai Indians. Whereas Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator to set-up the mouth-watering clash on Sunday.

Ahead of the Qualifier 2 between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderbad, there were few concerns surfacing on social media surrounding the weather forecast in Abu Dhabi for the knockout clash. While it rained heavily in Dubai on Sunday morning and afternoon, the weather looks clear in Abu Dhabi where the match between DC and SRH will take place.&nbsp;

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According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Abu Dhabi is set to be between 31-28 degrees with a clear sky on the cards. Any chances of rain look highly unlikely in Abu Dhabi on Sunday and a complete match of 40 overs should be played without any issues.

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However, with the final of IPL 2020, scheduled on November 10, to be played in Dubai, the persistent shower could leave an impact on the playing conditions should the rainfall continue till Tuesday. The Dubai pitch is expected to soak on the moisture which could ultimately assist the pacers early on the in the match. But it is too early to predict anything when it comes to the final of IPL 2020. There are even question marks on whether there is any reserve day for IPL 2020 final.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, the first task for both DC and SRH on Sunday would be to win the match and book their berth in the final of IPL 2020 against Mumbai Indians.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals are all set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in what will be the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Delhi Capitals are all set to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Sunday at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in what will be the Qualifier 2 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Delhi Capitals, who finished second in the IPL 2020 league stage, lost the Qualifier 1 against Mumbai Indians. Whereas Sunrisers Hyderabad overcame Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator to set-up the mouth-watering clash on Sunday. Ahead of the Qualifier 2 between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderbad, there were few concerns surfacing on social media surrounding the weather forecast in Abu Dhabi for the knockout clash. While it rained heavily in Dubai on Sunday morning and afternoon, the weather looks clear in Abu Dhabi where the match between DC and SRH will take place. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals face Sunrisers Hyderabad to book a spot in finals UAE: #SunrisersHyderabad team members leave the hotel for their match today against #DelhiCapitals in the second qualifier of the Indian Premier League, at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.#IPL2020 pic.twitter.com/WSiXcjj8fq — ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2020 × According to AccuWeather, the temperature in Abu Dhabi is set to be between 31-28 degrees with a clear sky on the cards. Any chances of rain look highly unlikely in Abu Dhabi on Sunday and a complete match of 40 overs should be played without any issues. However, with the final of IPL 2020, scheduled on November 10, to be played in Dubai, the persistent shower could leave an impact on the playing conditions should the rainfall continue till Tuesday. The Dubai pitch is expected to soak on the moisture which could ultimately assist the pacers early on the in the match. But it is too early to predict anything when it comes to the final of IPL 2020. There are even question marks on whether there is any reserve day for IPL 2020 final. Meanwhile, the first task for both DC and SRH on Sunday would be to win the match and book their berth in the final of IPL 2020 against Mumbai Indians.

DC vs SRH, IPL 2020 Qualifier 2, Weather forecast: Rain gods in Dubai but clear sky in Abu Dhabi

Delhi Capitals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second Qualifier clash in IPL 2020 to book a berth in finals where they clash with Mumbai Indians. The match will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

Delhi Capitals take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the second Qualifier clash in IPL 2020 to book a berth in finals where they clash with Mumbai Indians. The match will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Delhi Capitals eye a maiden final spot in the Indian Premier League. Shreyas Iyer and Co. entered the playoffs after winning eight out of 14 matches. But they were thrashed by Mumbai Indians in the first Qualifier. However, this is their last chance to make into the finals. Delhi Capitals has seen a fall in form recently. Kagiso Rabada has not picked up wickets and has lost his purple cap to Mumbai's Jasprit Bumrah. Delhi's batting order had taken a hit too and they needed some thinking to do after a disappointing loss to Mumbai. Shaw could lose his place in the Playing XI due to his poor form. Also read: From string of injuries to lethal pace: Anrich Nortje talks about IPL 2020 with Delhi Capitals Delhi Capitals (Probable XI): Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, R Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje Sunrisers Hyderabad have come from behind to enter the playoffs. SRH's Wriddhiman Saha has been in a great form and could be a match-winner tonight. Despite Bhuvneshwar Kumar's absence, Sandeep Sharma has led the bowling attack and played crucial innings. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Probable XI): Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Harshal Patel, R Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje

IPL 2020: Delhi Capitals face Sunrisers Hyderabad to book a spot in finals

All-rounder Axar Patel has had a very good IPL season for the Delhi Capitals. Axar's strike-rate (142) has been third-best among batsmen who have played more than 10 games for Delhi Capitals in this tournament.&nbsp;

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The all-rounder's bowling record has been good this season. Patel has scalped eight wickets at an economy rate of 6.46. The rate has been the best in the Delhi Capitals side and third-best among bowlers in IPL 2020 behind Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar.

In an exclusive interview with DNA, Axar Patel talked about his form and how he has improved as a player.&nbsp;

"I don't believe I have made any major changes with my bowling in specific. However, I have learned a lot in this period from last season to this season. I think I have learned to back my strengths as much as possible. A couple of years back, I used to try a lot of things with my bowling and would always want to go overboard with variations and my pace, but now I'm more focused on sticking to the basics, rather than bringing variations which are out of my merits," Axar Patel said.

His average has been poor, but that is mostly because he comes to bat at no. 7. But has helped DC win a crucial match against CSK with the bat. He smashed three sixes in the final over of Ravindra Jadeja. Even in the first Qualifiers, Axar and Stoinis were the only notable contributors with the bat after the Capitals lost first three batsmen for a duck.

"I'm an all-rounder who comes to bat lower down the order but I don't think I've ever neglected my batting. I have always been a team player who is ready to take on any role which my team wants me to play, both with the bat and the bowl. Whenever I get the chance to bat, I try to do the best for my team. I have always enjoyed batting and if you see, I've been able to play some crucial knocks over the years both domestically and internationally and I just intend to keep doing that. I want to always keep improving in all aspects of my game, and batting is certainly something I focus on. You could see that when we faced Mumbai the other day in Qualifier 1 - Stoin (Marcus Stoinis) and I were striking the ball well, but unfortunately we couldn't be successful," Axar Patel said.

Delhi Capitals is set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2.&nbsp;

All-rounder Axar Patel has had a very good IPL season for the Delhi Capitals. Axar's strike-rate (142) has been third-best among batsmen who have played more than 10 games for Delhi Capitals in this tournament.

All-rounder Axar Patel has had a very good IPL season for the Delhi Capitals. Axar's strike-rate (142) has been third-best among batsmen who have played more than 10 games for Delhi Capitals in this tournament. Also read: From string of injuries to lethal pace: Nortje talks about IPL 2020 with DC The all-rounder's bowling record has been good this season. Patel has scalped eight wickets at an economy rate of 6.46. The rate has been the best in the Delhi Capitals side and third-best among bowlers in IPL 2020 behind Rashid Khan and Washington Sundar. In an exclusive interview with DNA, Axar Patel talked about his form and how he has improved as a player. "I don't believe I have made any major changes with my bowling in specific. However, I have learned a lot in this period from last season to this season. I think I have learned to back my strengths as much as possible. A couple of years back, I used to try a lot of things with my bowling and would always want to go overboard with variations and my pace, but now I'm more focused on sticking to the basics, rather than bringing variations which are out of my merits," Axar Patel said. His average has been poor, but that is mostly because he comes to bat at no. 7. But has helped DC win a crucial match against CSK with the bat. He smashed three sixes in the final over of Ravindra Jadeja. Even in the first Qualifiers, Axar and Stoinis were the only notable contributors with the bat after the Capitals lost first three batsmen for a duck. "I'm an all-rounder who comes to bat lower down the order but I don't think I've ever neglected my batting. I have always been a team player who is ready to take on any role which my team wants me to play, both with the bat and the bowl. Whenever I get the chance to bat, I try to do the best for my team. I have always enjoyed batting and if you see, I've been able to play some crucial knocks over the years both domestically and internationally and I just intend to keep doing that. I want to always keep improving in all aspects of my game, and batting is certainly something I focus on. You could see that when we faced Mumbai the other day in Qualifier 1 - Stoin (Marcus Stoinis) and I were striking the ball well, but unfortunately we couldn't be successful," Axar Patel said. Delhi Capitals is set to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2.

'I have learned a lot': Axar Patel on playing crucial role for Delhi Capitals this season

Anrich Nortje has been a revelation in this year's IPL. The Proteas made headlines after he bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2020 at 156.2 km/h. The player has bolstered Delhi Capitals bowling attack along with his Proteas teammate Kagiso Rabada.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-jasprit-bumrah-is-the-best-t20-fast-bowler-in-the-world-says-shane-bond-341165" hreflang="en">IPL 2020: Jasprit Bumrah is the 'best T20 fast bowler in the world', says Bond</a>

Nortje was a last-minute substitution for Chris Woakes as the English all-rounder chose to skip IPL 2020. Nortje scalped 20 wickets at an average of 22.&nbsp;

In an exclusive interview with DNA, Nortje revealed that the secret behind his lethal pace. According to the Proteas, he follows the K.I.S.S mantra, meaning ‘Keep It Simple Simply'.&nbsp;

This interview took place ahead of the Qualifier 2 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He went on to say how he coped with injuries to come out mentally and physically stronger.

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/wouldve-preferred-facing-kapil-dev-javagal-srinath-instead-of-bumrah-brian-lara-341376" hreflang="en">'Would’ve preferred facing Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath instead of Bumrah': Lara</a>

"There's no rocket-science behind it. It's all about hitting the right length and keeping it simple. I think the pace is something you build when you are in the right rhythm. When you're managing to get all your basics right, the pace is generated. Be it your run up, or your delivery stride and even your release, I think it's a combination of all those things and I'm happy to have been able to bowl fast on a consistent basis. More importantly, I have also hit the right areas. I also believe in order to get the desired results, you need to have proper planning before executing anything and should not shift your focus, whatever the conditions are," the South African player said.

Nortje had a string of injuries last year which forced him out of IPL 2019 as well as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The South African was picked up by KKR last year but was ruled out of the tournament after he suffered a shoulder injury which required surgery.&nbsp;

"It was very unfortunate that I missed out on my debut IPL season. But injuries are part and parcel of the sport. I was more focused on making a comeback as soon as possible. However, there were setbacks which also jolted my chances of making it to the World Cup squad. It was a little tough and challenging for me at that moment. However, I did not panic. I was just focusing on recovering and made sure I did it right. When you have such injuries, as a fast bowler, it's always good to give it time and not rush into coming back," Nortje said.&nbsp;

Anrich Nortje has been a revelation in this year's IPL. The Proteas made headlines after he bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2020 at 156.2 km/h. The player has bolstered Delhi Capitals bowling attack along with his Proteas teammate Kagiso Rabada.

Anrich Nortje has been a revelation in this year's IPL. The Proteas made headlines after he bowled the fastest ball of IPL 2020 at 156.2 km/h. The player has bolstered Delhi Capitals bowling attack along with his Proteas teammate Kagiso Rabada. Also read: IPL 2020: Jasprit Bumrah is the 'best T20 fast bowler in the world', says Bond Nortje was a last-minute substitution for Chris Woakes as the English all-rounder chose to skip IPL 2020. Nortje scalped 20 wickets at an average of 22. In an exclusive interview with DNA, Nortje revealed that the secret behind his lethal pace. According to the Proteas, he follows the K.I.S.S mantra, meaning ‘Keep It Simple Simply'. This interview took place ahead of the Qualifier 2 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad. He went on to say how he coped with injuries to come out mentally and physically stronger. Also read: 'Would’ve preferred facing Kapil Dev, Javagal Srinath instead of Bumrah': Lara "There's no rocket-science behind it. It's all about hitting the right length and keeping it simple. I think the pace is something you build when you are in the right rhythm. When you're managing to get all your basics right, the pace is generated. Be it your run up, or your delivery stride and even your release, I think it's a combination of all those things and I'm happy to have been able to bowl fast on a consistent basis. More importantly, I have also hit the right areas. I also believe in order to get the desired results, you need to have proper planning before executing anything and should not shift your focus, whatever the conditions are," the South African player said. Nortje had a string of injuries last year which forced him out of IPL 2019 as well as the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019. The South African was picked up by KKR last year but was ruled out of the tournament after he suffered a shoulder injury which required surgery. "It was very unfortunate that I missed out on my debut IPL season. But injuries are part and parcel of the sport. I was more focused on making a comeback as soon as possible. However, there were setbacks which also jolted my chances of making it to the World Cup squad. It was a little tough and challenging for me at that moment. However, I did not panic. I was just focusing on recovering and made sure I did it right. When you have such injuries, as a fast bowler, it's always good to give it time and not rush into coming back," Nortje said.

From string of injuries to lethal pace: Anrich Nortje talks about IPL 2020 with Delhi Capitals

The final four of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> was decided on Tuesday after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s emphatic 10-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in what was the last group stage match. With SRH winning their final match against MI, the David Warner-side qualified to the playoffs, shattering the dreams of Kolkata Knight Riders – on the basis of net run-rate – for the second season on the trot.&nbsp;

The IPL 2020 playoffs will feature four teams in Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore.

A total of three matches will be played ahead of the IPL 2020 final to decide the two finalist of the T20 tournament, being played in the UAE.

<h2>The difference in points between team finishing first and&nbsp;last in the points table</h2>

<ul>
	<li>IPL 2018: 8 (SRH 18, DD 10)</li>
	<li>IPL 2019: 7 (MI 18, RCB 11)</li>
	<li>IPL 2020: 6 (MI 18, RR 12)</li>
</ul>

The Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020 is set to be played between the top 2 sides – Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. The winner of Qualifier 1 will head straight to the final of IPL 2020.

The Eliminator of IPL 2020 will be played between the third and fourth sides – Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The winner of Eliminator will take on the loser of Qualifier 1 to decide the second finalist of IPL 2020.&nbsp;

<h2>IPL 2020, Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator - Schedule, Venue, Teams and Dates</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Nov 05, Thursday: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Qualifier 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai</li>
	<li>Nov 06, Friday: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Eliminator | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi</li>
	<li>Nov 08, Sunday: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Qualifier 2 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Nov 10, Tuesday: Mumbai Indians vs TBC, Final | Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Dubai</li>
</ul>

The final four of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 was decided on Tuesday after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s emphatic 10-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in what was the last group stage match.

The final four of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 was decided on Tuesday after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s emphatic 10-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in what was the last group stage match. With SRH winning their final match against MI, the David Warner-side qualified to the playoffs, shattering the dreams of Kolkata Knight Riders – on the basis of net run-rate – for the second season on the trot. The IPL 2020 playoffs will feature four teams in Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. A total of three matches will be played ahead of the IPL 2020 final to decide the two finalist of the T20 tournament, being played in the UAE. The difference in points between team finishing first and last in the points table IPL 2018: 8 (SRH 18, DD 10) IPL 2019: 7 (MI 18, RCB 11) IPL 2020: 6 (MI 18, RR 12) The Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020 is set to be played between the top 2 sides – Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. The winner of Qualifier 1 will head straight to the final of IPL 2020. The Eliminator of IPL 2020 will be played between the third and fourth sides – Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore. The winner of Eliminator will take on the loser of Qualifier 1 to decide the second finalist of IPL 2020. IPL 2020, Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator - Schedule, Venue, Teams and Dates Nov 05, Thursday: Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals, Qualifier 1 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai Nov 06, Friday: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore, Eliminator | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Nov 08, Sunday: Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Qualifier 2 | Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi Nov 10, Tuesday: Mumbai Indians vs TBC, Final | Dubai International Cricket Stadium , Dubai

IPL 2020 Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator - Schedule, dates, venues and more

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in what was the Eliminator of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. After a terrific bowling performance by the SRH bowlers, Kane Williamson masterclass with the willow helped SRH seal a place in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2020 where they will face Delhi Capitals on Sunday.

Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore opted to go with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal as openers in the crucial match. However, the move backfired as Kohli was sent packing by Jason Holder for just one run whereas Padikkal, who has been terrific for RCB throughout the season, was dismissed for six.

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Aaron Finch and AB de Villiers stuck around for a bit but it was Finch who lost his wicket first and walked back to the hut for 32 off 30. Moeen Ali ran himself out on a free-hit, a rare instance in the world of cricket, for a golden duck.

Shivam Dube (8), Washington Sundar (5) also failed to live up to the expectations with the bat in the big game. However, a handy 10-run knock by Mohammed Siraj and nine runs by Navdeep Saini helped Royal Challengers Bangalore to post 131/7 in 20 overs.

Chasing 132, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a horror start as opener Shreevats Goswami was dismissed for a duck. But it was David Warner and Manish Pandey, who stabilized the chase for SRH. Warner was given marching orders by the third umpire in what was a controversial call for caught-behind. Pandey also edged one to AB de Villiers to depart for 24.&nbsp;

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Kane Williamson hung around to smoke some lusty blows while batting sensibly with Jason Holder as the duo dragged SRH close to the finish line before unleashing their stroke-play to help Hyderabad win the match by 6 wickets.&nbsp; 
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Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in what was the Eliminator of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Sunrisers Hyderabad on Friday defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by six wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi in what was the Eliminator of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. After a terrific bowling performance by the SRH bowlers, Kane Williamson masterclass with the willow helped SRH seal a place in the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2020 where they will face Delhi Capitals on Sunday. Batting first, Royal Challengers Bangalore opted to go with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal as openers in the crucial match. However, the move backfired as Kohli was sent packing by Jason Holder for just one run whereas Padikkal, who has been terrific for RCB throughout the season, was dismissed for six. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Jasprit Bumrah is the 'best T20 fast bowler in the world', says Bond Aaron Finch and AB de Villiers stuck around for a bit but it was Finch who lost his wicket first and walked back to the hut for 32 off 30. Moeen Ali ran himself out on a free-hit, a rare instance in the world of cricket, for a golden duck. Shivam Dube (8), Washington Sundar (5) also failed to live up to the expectations with the bat in the big game. However, a handy 10-run knock by Mohammed Siraj and nine runs by Navdeep Saini helped Royal Challengers Bangalore to post 131/7 in 20 overs. Chasing 132, Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a horror start as opener Shreevats Goswami was dismissed for a duck. But it was David Warner and Manish Pandey, who stabilized the chase for SRH. Warner was given marching orders by the third umpire in what was a controversial call for caught-behind. Pandey also edged one to AB de Villiers to depart for 24. ALSO READ: Virender Sehwag baffled over Rohit Sharma's injury case Kane Williamson hung around to smoke some lusty blows while batting sensibly with Jason Holder as the duo dragged SRH close to the finish line before unleashing their stroke-play to help Hyderabad win the match by 6 wickets.

IPL 2020: Kane Williamson, Jason Holder star as SRH defeat RCB in Eliminator

Mumbai Indians bowling coach and former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond lavished praise on Jasprit Bumrah following a splendid performance in the Qualifier 1 of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> against Delhi Capitals as the Kiwi termed Bumrah as the “best T20 fast bowler in the world”.

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 57 runs to storm into the final of IPL 2020 and it was Bumrah who was behind MI’s stunning bowling performance. Bumrah conceded just 14 runs while picking up four wickets in his four-over quota, as the current Purple Cap holder continued his tremendous run with the ball.&nbsp;

<h2>Jasprit, it's a privilege to watch: Shane Bond</h2>

"Jasprit, it's a privilege to watch. The best T20 fast bowler in the world go about his work," Bond said in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on Twitter.

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Bond also praised Trent Boult saying that "I've loved working with Trent since 2012. We've seen him at his very best and I was very excited to have him in our team. Because I know what a devastating bowler he can be and he has done that through this tournament for us."

Before the heroics with the ball, MI batters put on a show as they posted 200 runs on the board courtesy terrific knocks by Suryakumar Yadav, Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya.

Delhi Capitals never got the chase going as Boult and Bumrah did the damage upfront to restrict them to 0/3 in the second over. After that, it was just DC saving their blushes.

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Bond is also impressed with his team's batting performance and said: "We are an intimidating batting line-up. You sit in the shed and it is just relentless. At 100/4, you felt that turn in the momentum. Delhi fought really hard through the middle of the innings and got themselves well back into the game. If they'd had a little bit more luck or perhaps been a little bit more accurate, we would have been under pressure at the back end."

Reflecting on his performance, Suryakumar Yadav said: "They have given me unbelievable freedom to express myself whenever I go to bat. And whatever the situation is, whether it is 10/1 or 50 or no loss. So, I just went out, expressed myself, and just played the way I play."

Mumbai Indians bowling coach and former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond lavished praise on Jasprit Bumrah following a splendid performance in the Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 against Delhi Capitals as the Kiwi termed Bumrah as the “best T20 fast bowler in the world”.

Mumbai Indians bowling coach and former New Zealand pacer Shane Bond lavished praise on Jasprit Bumrah following a splendid performance in the Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 against Delhi Capitals as the Kiwi termed Bumrah as the “best T20 fast bowler in the world”. Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 57 runs to storm into the final of IPL 2020 and it was Bumrah who was behind MI’s stunning bowling performance. Bumrah conceded just 14 runs while picking up four wickets in his four-over quota, as the current Purple Cap holder continued his tremendous run with the ball. Jasprit, it's a privilege to watch: Shane Bond "Jasprit, it's a privilege to watch. The best T20 fast bowler in the world go about his work," Bond said in a video posted by Mumbai Indians on Twitter. ALSO READ: Virat Kohli: Bio-bubble can be mentally taxing Bond also praised Trent Boult saying that "I've loved working with Trent since 2012. We've seen him at his very best and I was very excited to have him in our team. Because I know what a devastating bowler he can be and he has done that through this tournament for us." Before the heroics with the ball, MI batters put on a show as they posted 200 runs on the board courtesy terrific knocks by Suryakumar Yadav, Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya. Delhi Capitals never got the chase going as Boult and Bumrah did the damage upfront to restrict them to 0/3 in the second over. After that, it was just DC saving their blushes. ALSO READ: Virender Sehwag baffled over Rohit Sharma's injury case Bond is also impressed with his team's batting performance and said: "We are an intimidating batting line-up. You sit in the shed and it is just relentless. At 100/4, you felt that turn in the momentum. Delhi fought really hard through the middle of the innings and got themselves well back into the game. If they'd had a little bit more luck or perhaps been a little bit more accurate, we would have been under pressure at the back end." Reflecting on his performance, Suryakumar Yadav said: "They have given me unbelievable freedom to express myself whenever I go to bat. And whatever the situation is, whether it is 10/1 or 50 or no loss. So, I just went out, expressed myself, and just played the way I play."

IPL 2020: Jasprit Bumrah is the 'best T20 fast bowler in the world', says Shane Bond

David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator clash in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

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The Sunrisers enter the playoffs after thrashing Mumbai Indians by 10 wickets. Wriddhiman Saha's inclusion has been a game-changer for David Warner and Co. Sunrisers thrashed Royal Challengers in Sharjah and will be confident to repeat it. Sandeep Sharma has led the bowling unit bravely. Despite losing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, SRH bowlers have been one of the most lethal units in IPL.

Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a sticky run lately. Despite starting well in the tournament, they almost got knocked out of the league. Virat and Co. are struggling with the bat. Low score finish has put immense pressure on the bowlers. If RCB needs to win this game? Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and AB de Villiers need to perform well.&nbsp;

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<h2>Where will the IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore take place?</h2>

The IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi

<h2>What time will the IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore begin?</h2>

The IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday (November 6).

<h2>How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?</h2>

The IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD.

<h2>How to watch IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match online?</h2>

The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will be available at Hotstar.

David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator clash in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator clash in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Also read: Virat Kohli: Bio-bubble can be mentally taxing, length of tournaments need to be considered The Sunrisers enter the playoffs after thrashing Mumbai Indians by 10 wickets. Wriddhiman Saha's inclusion has been a game-changer for David Warner and Co. Sunrisers thrashed Royal Challengers in Sharjah and will be confident to repeat it. Sandeep Sharma has led the bowling unit bravely. Despite losing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, SRH bowlers have been one of the most lethal units in IPL. Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a sticky run lately. Despite starting well in the tournament, they almost got knocked out of the league. Virat and Co. are struggling with the bat. Low score finish has put immense pressure on the bowlers. If RCB needs to win this game? Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and AB de Villiers need to perform well. Where will the IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore take place? The IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi What time will the IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore begin? The IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday (November 6). How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore? The IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. How to watch IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match online? The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore will be available at Hotstar.

SRH vs RCB Eliminator, IPL 2020 Live Streaming: How and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?

Almost all the major sporting events are being held behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While crowds aren’t allowed anywhere inside the stadiums, players have to stay put inside bio-secure bubbles during the course of the tournament while maintaining the safety protocols and strict guidelines to curb the spread of the dreaded virus.&nbsp;

Opening about the bio-secure bubble and other challenges faced by the players and staff during the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has said that organisers need to start thinking about the length of a tournament or series as staying inside bio-bubble for long can be mentally taxing for everyone associated with the tournament/series.&nbsp;

Kohli further said that the repetition of daily routine inside the bubble can become challenging after a certain time if the tournament/series goes on for a long period.&nbsp;

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<h2>Virat Kohli: Bio-bubble life is repetitive&nbsp;</h2>

"It's repetitive, it's not as tough when the group of guys is amazing, which we have. Everyone part of that bio-bubble is really nice, the vibe has been so good this season. That's precisely why we've enjoyed playing together, just enjoyed our time in the bio-bubble as well, but it does get difficult at times because it is repetitive," Kohli told RCB.

"These things will have to be considered like what length of the tournament and series one is going to play and what impact the players are going to have mentally of staying in a similar environment for 80 days and not getting to do anything different or have space to just go and see family or small things like that. These things have to be seriously thought about. At the end of the day, you want the players to be in the best state mentally and physically. I think mentally, it can be taxing if this continues for this longer period at a very consistent rate."

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The likes of Kohli, David Warner, Steve Smith, Sam Curran, Shreyas Iyer among others have opened up about the challengers of staying inside a bio-secure bubble. Even many players like Jofra Archer and AB de Villiers have pulled out of Big Bash League as they want to spend time with their families.&nbsp;

For Indian players, part of IPL 2020, who are also selected for the Australian tour, they will have to stay in bio-bubble during the course of the tour in Down Under after flying directly to Australia from the UAE.

India are set to play four Tests, three ODIs and as many T20Is from November 27 to January 19 2020/21.&nbsp;

Almost all the major sporting events are being held behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While crowds aren’t allowed anywhere inside the stadiums, players have to stay put inside bio-secure bubbles during the course of the tournament while maintaining the safety protocols and strict guidelines to curb the spread of the dreaded virus.

Almost all the major sporting events are being held behind closed doors owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. While crowds aren’t allowed anywhere inside the stadiums, players have to stay put inside bio-secure bubbles during the course of the tournament while maintaining the safety protocols and strict guidelines to curb the spread of the dreaded virus. Opening about the bio-secure bubble and other challenges faced by the players and staff during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli has said that organisers need to start thinking about the length of a tournament or series as staying inside bio-bubble for long can be mentally taxing for everyone associated with the tournament/series. Kohli further said that the repetition of daily routine inside the bubble can become challenging after a certain time if the tournament/series goes on for a long period. ALSO READ: Virender Sehwag baffled over Rohit Sharma's injury case Virat Kohli: Bio-bubble life is repetitive "It's repetitive, it's not as tough when the group of guys is amazing, which we have. Everyone part of that bio-bubble is really nice, the vibe has been so good this season. That's precisely why we've enjoyed playing together, just enjoyed our time in the bio-bubble as well, but it does get difficult at times because it is repetitive," Kohli told RCB. "These things will have to be considered like what length of the tournament and series one is going to play and what impact the players are going to have mentally of staying in a similar environment for 80 days and not getting to do anything different or have space to just go and see family or small things like that. These things have to be seriously thought about. At the end of the day, you want the players to be in the best state mentally and physically. I think mentally, it can be taxing if this continues for this longer period at a very consistent rate." ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Sunrisers take on Royal Challengers in the Eliminator clash × The likes of Kohli, David Warner, Steve Smith, Sam Curran, Shreyas Iyer among others have opened up about the challengers of staying inside a bio-secure bubble. Even many players like Jofra Archer and AB de Villiers have pulled out of Big Bash League as they want to spend time with their families. For Indian players, part of IPL 2020, who are also selected for the Australian tour, they will have to stay in bio-bubble during the course of the tour in Down Under after flying directly to Australia from the UAE. India are set to play four Tests, three ODIs and as many T20Is from November 27 to January 19 2020/21.

Virat Kohli: Bio-bubble can be mentally taxing, length of tournaments need to be considered

Plenty of questions were raised when the Indian selection committee didn’t name Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Australia tour citing injury concerns. However, despite BCCI president Sourav Ganguly stating that Rohit had a hamstring tear and could further aggravate the injury, the Indian opener has played last two matches for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after missing four previous matches.&nbsp;

Even when asked a couple of times about his hamstring injury, Rohit has cleared that he is fully fit and the hamstring is absolutely fine. Opening up on the matter, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has said that Rohit Sharma could have been picked for the Australian tour and keeping the fitness concerns in mind, a replacement could have been sent along with the squad so that a player is available if the situation got worse Down Under.&nbsp;

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“If a statement has gone from MI physio that we are not sure how long would it take for Rohit Sharma to get fit, and the team has been created keeping this statement in mind, then even I have nothing to say. You get an idea if you are a top player,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz.

The former Indian opener recalled an incident where he was involved before the ICC World Cup 2011 as he said everyone from the selectors, physios and coaches might be knowing the extent of Rohit’s hamstring problems.&nbsp;

“Let me give an example from my career. Before the 2011 World Cup, I was having problems with my shoulder. When I got scanned, so there was a tear in my bicep tendon, and I needed to get a surgery done,” he stated.

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“So, similarly, everyone might be knowing about Rohit Sharma’s problems – the selectors, the physio, coaches. Still, he could have been selected for the Australia tour. If he doesn’t get fit, then we will send in this player as a replacement or will send a replacement alongside him keeping the bio-secure bubble in mind,” Sehwag added.

Rohit Sharma will next feature in the IPL 2020 final with Mumbai Indians standing on the cusp of creating history as they remain one win away from their fifth IPL title. However, it remains to be seen what decision the Indian selection committee takes on Rohit’s inclusion in the Indian team for the Australia tour. 
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Plenty of questions were raised when the Indian selection committee didn’t name Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Australia tour citing injury concerns. However, despite BCCI president Sourav Ganguly stating that Rohit had a hamstring tear and could further aggravate the injury, the Indian opener has played last two matches for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after missing four previous matches.

Plenty of questions were raised when the Indian selection committee didn’t name Rohit Sharma for the upcoming Australia tour citing injury concerns. However, despite BCCI president Sourav Ganguly stating that Rohit had a hamstring tear and could further aggravate the injury, the Indian opener has played last two matches for Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) after missing four previous matches. Even when asked a couple of times about his hamstring injury, Rohit has cleared that he is fully fit and the hamstring is absolutely fine. Opening up on the matter, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has said that Rohit Sharma could have been picked for the Australian tour and keeping the fitness concerns in mind, a replacement could have been sent along with the squad so that a player is available if the situation got worse Down Under. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator clash “If a statement has gone from MI physio that we are not sure how long would it take for Rohit Sharma to get fit, and the team has been created keeping this statement in mind, then even I have nothing to say. You get an idea if you are a top player,” Sehwag said on Cricbuzz. The former Indian opener recalled an incident where he was involved before the ICC World Cup 2011 as he said everyone from the selectors, physios and coaches might be knowing the extent of Rohit’s hamstring problems. “Let me give an example from my career. Before the 2011 World Cup, I was having problems with my shoulder. When I got scanned, so there was a tear in my bicep tendon, and I needed to get a surgery done,” he stated. ALSO READ: 'He can never be MS Dhoni': Gautam Gambhir on Rishabh Pant “So, similarly, everyone might be knowing about Rohit Sharma’s problems – the selectors, the physio, coaches. Still, he could have been selected for the Australia tour. If he doesn’t get fit, then we will send in this player as a replacement or will send a replacement alongside him keeping the bio-secure bubble in mind,” Sehwag added. Rohit Sharma will next feature in the IPL 2020 final with Mumbai Indians standing on the cusp of creating history as they remain one win away from their fifth IPL title. However, it remains to be seen what decision the Indian selection committee takes on Rohit’s inclusion in the Indian team for the Australia tour.

Rohit Sharma could've been selected for Australia tour: Virender Sehwag baffled over Hitman's injury case

David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator clash in IPL 2020 at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Also read: MI vs DC, IPL 2020 Qualifier 1: Mumbai Indians storm into the final The Sunrisers enter the playoffs after thrashing Mumbai Indians by 10 wickets. Wriddhiman Saha's inclusion has been a game-changer for David Warner and Co. Sunrisers thrashed Royal Challengers in Sharjah and will be confident to repeat it. Sandeep Sharma has led the bowling unit bravely. Despite losing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, SRH bowlers have been one of the most lethal units in IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad (Probable XI): David Warner (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Priyam Garg/Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Shahbaz Nadeem, Sandeep Sharma, T. Natarajan Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a sticky run lately. Despite starting well in the tournament, they almost got knocked out of the league. Virat and Co. are struggling with the bat. Low score finish has put immense pressure on the bowlers. If RCB needs to win this game? Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal and AB de Villiers need to perform well. Royal Challengers Bangalore (Probable XI): Joshua Philippe, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Chris Morris/Isuru Udana, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini/Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Eliminator clash

Team India is yet to fill the void left by MS Dhoni's retirement. Dhoni's prolific career and records make him one of the best in the game. After his retirement, Rishabh Pant was looked at as a replacement after making name for himself in Indian Premier League.

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Pant was also fast-tracked into the Indian team and initially performed well for India. However, the young gun saw a decline in 2019 and 2020. He has had a poor IPL season this year and Gautam Gambhir said that he should not be compared to MS Dhoni.&nbsp;

He said: “First of all, you have to stop saying that Rishabh Pant is the next MS Dhoni. That is one thing which media needs to stop doing it. The more media talks about it, the more Rishabh Pant starts thinking on those chances. He can never be MS Dhoni. He has to be Rishabh Pant.”

“MS Dhoni probably had so much of range when he came on to international sixes. With Rishabh Pant, only because he could hit those big sixes and stuff, people started comparing him with someone like MS Dhoni. Rishabh Pant has a lot to improve, especially from the keeping point of views and from the batting point of view as well,” he added.&nbsp;

Pant has featured in 12 matches in this IPL and&nbsp;has scored only 285.

Team India is yet to fill the void left by MS Dhoni's retirement. Dhoni's prolific career and records make him one of the best in the game. After his retirement, Rishabh Pant was looked at as a replacement after making name for himself in Indian Premier League.

Team India is yet to fill the void left by MS Dhoni's retirement. Dhoni's prolific career and records make him one of the best in the game. After his retirement, Rishabh Pant was looked at as a replacement after making name for himself in Indian Premier League. Also read: Will have more fun in playoffs than we had in last 2 months: Kohli Pant was also fast-tracked into the Indian team and initially performed well for India. However, the young gun saw a decline in 2019 and 2020. He has had a poor IPL season this year and Gautam Gambhir said that he should not be compared to MS Dhoni. He said: “First of all, you have to stop saying that Rishabh Pant is the next MS Dhoni. That is one thing which media needs to stop doing it. The more media talks about it, the more Rishabh Pant starts thinking on those chances. He can never be MS Dhoni. He has to be Rishabh Pant.” “MS Dhoni probably had so much of range when he came on to international sixes. With Rishabh Pant, only because he could hit those big sixes and stuff, people started comparing him with someone like MS Dhoni. Rishabh Pant has a lot to improve, especially from the keeping point of views and from the batting point of view as well,” he added. Pant has featured in 12 matches in this IPL and has scored only 285.

'He can never be MS Dhoni': Gautam Gambhir on Rishabh Pant

The Indian Premier League playoffs begin Thursday in the UAE with last year's champions Mumbai as favourites and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore among the teams looking to cause an upset.

Surprise package the Delhi Capitals, who like Bangalore are aiming for a first title, will take on the Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier on Thursday with a place in the November 10 final at stake.

The losers of that match will get another crack at qualifying on Sunday against either Kohli's Bangalore or Sunrisers Hyderabad, who clash on Friday in an eliminator.

AFP Sport looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the four teams still standing in the world's richest Twenty20 league:

<h2>- Mumbai Indians -</h2>

Rohit Sharma's four-time champions underlined their status as tournament favourites by being the first team to qualify for the playoffs as they topped the standings with nine wins in 14 games.&nbsp;

South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has led the batting with 443 runs while getting key support from Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard.

Pace bowlers Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah battered the opposition with a combined 43 wickets.&nbsp;

The 2019 champions had already qualified top of the table before they were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday and, despite fitness doubts over Sharma, are targeting back-to-back titles for the first time.

<h2>- Delhi Capitals -</h2>

The Ricky Ponting-coached Capitals made a sensational start, winning five of their first six games, before losing four in a row but then beating Bangalore to reach the playoffs.

India opener Shikhar Dhawan is the key batsman and this year became the first player to score two consecutive IPL centuries. But Rishabh Pant, India's new batting hope, has been misfiring.

The South African pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have been impressive with Nortje bowling the fastest ever IPL delivery, a 97 miles per hour (156 kph) thunderbolt, and Rabada leading the IPL wicket-takers with 25 victims.&nbsp;

<h2>- Sunrisers Hyderabad -</h2>

Skipper David Warner came into his own with an unbeaten 85 off 58 balls to take Hyderabad into the playoffs on Tuesday.

The 2016 IPL winners benefited from the return of wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who hit two half-centuries in three successive wins to help them to third in the standings.

With West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder contributing and the deadly spin of Rashid Khan, who has taken 19 wickets, Warner will be hoping for the same result in this week's eliminator as in the 2016 final when Hyderabad beat Bangalore to lift the trophy.

<h2>- Royal Challengers Bangalore -</h2>

India captain Virat Kohli has never won an IPL title and it hurts. RCB finished bottom of the eight-team table last year, and after seven wins and seven defeats they scraped into the playoffs on run rate after losing their final match to Hyderabad.

Kohli leads a strong batting line-up, combining with young opener Devdutt Padikkal for 932 runs while South African veteran AB de Villiers has been the go-to man in crunch situations with an overall strike rate of 163.

Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar will be key with their ability to choke an opposition team's run-flow while claiming wickets. Kohli insists his team are worth their place, but said he needs them to be "more brave" when chasing runs.

The Indian Premier League playoffs begin Thursday in the UAE with last year's champions Mumbai as favourites and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore among the teams looking to cause an upset.

The Indian Premier League playoffs begin Thursday in the UAE with last year's champions Mumbai as favourites and Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore among the teams looking to cause an upset. Surprise package the Delhi Capitals, who like Bangalore are aiming for a first title, will take on the Mumbai Indians in the first qualifier on Thursday with a place in the November 10 final at stake. The losers of that match will get another crack at qualifying on Sunday against either Kohli's Bangalore or Sunrisers Hyderabad, who clash on Friday in an eliminator. AFP Sport looks at the strengths and weaknesses of the four teams still standing in the world's richest Twenty20 league: - Mumbai Indians - Rohit Sharma's four-time champions underlined their status as tournament favourites by being the first team to qualify for the playoffs as they topped the standings with nine wins in 14 games. South African wicketkeeper-batsman Quinton de Kock has led the batting with 443 runs while getting key support from Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard. Pace bowlers Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah battered the opposition with a combined 43 wickets. The 2019 champions had already qualified top of the table before they were hammered by Sunrisers Hyderabad on Tuesday and, despite fitness doubts over Sharma, are targeting back-to-back titles for the first time. - Delhi Capitals - The Ricky Ponting-coached Capitals made a sensational start, winning five of their first six games, before losing four in a row but then beating Bangalore to reach the playoffs. India opener Shikhar Dhawan is the key batsman and this year became the first player to score two consecutive IPL centuries. But Rishabh Pant, India's new batting hope, has been misfiring. The South African pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada have been impressive with Nortje bowling the fastest ever IPL delivery, a 97 miles per hour (156 kph) thunderbolt, and Rabada leading the IPL wicket-takers with 25 victims. - Sunrisers Hyderabad - Skipper David Warner came into his own with an unbeaten 85 off 58 balls to take Hyderabad into the playoffs on Tuesday. The 2016 IPL winners benefited from the return of wicketkeeper-batsman Wriddhiman Saha, who hit two half-centuries in three successive wins to help them to third in the standings. With West Indies all-rounder Jason Holder contributing and the deadly spin of Rashid Khan, who has taken 19 wickets, Warner will be hoping for the same result in this week's eliminator as in the 2016 final when Hyderabad beat Bangalore to lift the trophy. - Royal Challengers Bangalore - India captain Virat Kohli has never won an IPL title and it hurts. RCB finished bottom of the eight-team table last year, and after seven wins and seven defeats they scraped into the playoffs on run rate after losing their final match to Hyderabad. Kohli leads a strong batting line-up, combining with young opener Devdutt Padikkal for 932 runs while South African veteran AB de Villiers has been the go-to man in crunch situations with an overall strike rate of 163. Spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Washington Sundar will be key with their ability to choke an opposition team's run-flow while claiming wickets. Kohli insists his team are worth their place, but said he needs them to be "more brave" when chasing runs.

IPL final four: Mumbai again, or can Kohli cause an upset?

Mumbai Indians on Thursday defeated Delhi Capitals by 57 runs at the Dubai International Stadium to storm into the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Delhi Capitals were simply outplayed by the class of Mumbai Indians as they fell short by 57 runs and will now have to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in a bid to secure a berth in the final of IPL 2020.&nbsp;

<h2>Power-paced Mumbai Indians batting&nbsp;unit lights up Dubai</h2>

Mumbai Indians’ batting scorecard might not look the best with captain Rohit Sharma scoring a golden duck and Kieron Pollard a two-ball duck. Breathtaking contributions with the willow by Quinton de Kock (40 off 25), Suryakumar Yadav (51 off 38), Ishan Kishan (55* off 30) and Hardik Pandya (37* off 14) made sure Mumbai Indians the four-time IPL winners had a mammoth total on the board.

The fact that MI batters never slowed down their run-scoring tempo despite losing two big wickets in Rohit and Pollard for cheap, shows the quality and temperament of the defending champions.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians were asked to bat first by Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer with Ravichandran Ashwin taking the Delhi outfit off to a flyer as he dismissed Rohit for a golden duck. However, SKY continued his sensational run with the bat and stitched an important partnership with in-form Quinton de Kock.

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<h2>Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya show</h2>

Ishan Kishan chipped in after de Kock’s departure but his best shots came later in the innings as he went hammer and tonks. Hardik Pandya showed his power-hitting prowess as he whacked five sixes in his 37-run knock of 14 deliveries where he scored his runs at a staggering strike-rate of 264.29.

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<h2>Three ducks for Delhi Capitals</h2>

Chasing a massive 201, Delhi Capitals were down on their knees when Trent Boult bowled a double-wicket maiden in the very first over while dismissing Prithvi Shaw (0) and Ajinkya Rahane (0). Jasprit Bumrah, from the other end, spiced up things even more with an inch-perfect yorker to get the better of Shikhar Dhawan (0).

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Skipper Shreyas Iyer departed soon, off 12, by Bumrah. While Marcus Stoinis played a gritty knock to save some blushes with a half-century (65 off 36), Rishabh Pant continued his poor run and was dismissed for 3. Axar Patel tried to chip in with some runs laced by lusty blows but it was too little too late for Delhi Capitals following a horrendous start to the chase as they ended up with 143-8 on the board. To complete Mumbai Indians' domination, the Bumrah and Boult bowled a double-wicket maiden each - shows what quality this side has.

Delhi Capitals will now have to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in a bid to secure a berth in the final of IPL 2020. The second qualifier is scheduled to be played in Abu Dhabi on November 8 (Sunday).

Mumbai Indians on Thursday defeated Delhi Capitals by 57 runs at the Dubai International Stadium to storm into the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Delhi Capitals were simply outplayed by the class of Mumbai Indians as they fell short by 57 runs and will now have to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in a bid to secure a berth in the final of IPL 2020.

Mumbai Indians on Thursday defeated Delhi Capitals by 57 runs at the Dubai International Stadium to storm into the final of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Delhi Capitals were simply outplayed by the class of Mumbai Indians as they fell short by 57 runs and will now have to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in a bid to secure a berth in the final of IPL 2020. Power-paced Mumbai Indians batting unit lights up Dubai Mumbai Indians’ batting scorecard might not look the best with captain Rohit Sharma scoring a golden duck and Kieron Pollard a two-ball duck. Breathtaking contributions with the willow by Quinton de Kock (40 off 25), Suryakumar Yadav (51 off 38), Ishan Kishan (55* off 30) and Hardik Pandya (37* off 14) made sure Mumbai Indians the four-time IPL winners had a mammoth total on the board. The fact that MI batters never slowed down their run-scoring tempo despite losing two big wickets in Rohit and Pollard for cheap, shows the quality and temperament of the defending champions. Mumbai Indians were asked to bat first by Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer with Ravichandran Ashwin taking the Delhi outfit off to a flyer as he dismissed Rohit for a golden duck. However, SKY continued his sensational run with the bat and stitched an important partnership with in-form Quinton de Kock. Ishan Kishan and Hardik Pandya show Ishan Kishan chipped in after de Kock’s departure but his best shots came later in the innings as he went hammer and tonks. Hardik Pandya showed his power-hitting prowess as he whacked five sixes in his 37-run knock of 14 deliveries where he scored his runs at a staggering strike-rate of 264.29. Three ducks for Delhi Capitals Chasing a massive 201, Delhi Capitals were down on their knees when Trent Boult bowled a double-wicket maiden in the very first over while dismissing Prithvi Shaw (0) and Ajinkya Rahane (0). Jasprit Bumrah, from the other end, spiced up things even more with an inch-perfect yorker to get the better of Shikhar Dhawan (0). Skipper Shreyas Iyer departed soon, off 12, by Bumrah. While Marcus Stoinis played a gritty knock to save some blushes with a half-century (65 off 36), Rishabh Pant continued his poor run and was dismissed for 3. Axar Patel tried to chip in with some runs laced by lusty blows but it was too little too late for Delhi Capitals following a horrendous start to the chase as they ended up with 143-8 on the board. To complete Mumbai Indians' domination, the Bumrah and Boult bowled a double-wicket maiden each - shows what quality this side has. Delhi Capitals will now have to play the Qualifier 2 against the winner of Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Royal Challengers Bangalore in a bid to secure a berth in the final of IPL 2020. The second qualifier is scheduled to be played in Abu Dhabi on November 8 (Sunday).

MI vs DC, IPL 2020 Qualifier 1: Mumbai Indians storm into the final, blow away Delhi Capitals

Table-toppers Mumbai Indians will take on second-placed Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium in what will be the Qualifier 1 of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. While MI finished the IPL 2020 league stage with 18 points to their name, DC bagged 16 points in 14 matches.&nbsp;

Both MI and DC would be desperate to seal their spot in the final of IPL 2020, which will take place on November 10. While MI have won the IPL trophy four times, DC are yet to lift the trophy.&nbsp;

Given the sluggish track in Dubai and dew factor kicking in the second half of the match, captain winning the toss would opt to bowl first and then chase it down when batting gets easier.

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It has been a great season for both MI and DC in IPL 2020 and both the teams would look to cap it off with a crucial win.

<h2>Where will the IPL 2020 match between Mumba Indians vs Delhi Capitals take place?</h2>

The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi

<h2>What time will the IPL 2020 match between Mumba Indians vs Delhi Capitals begin?</h2>

The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday (November 5).

<h2>How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Mumba Indians vs Delhi Capitals?</h2>

The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD.

<h2>How to watch IPL 2020 match between Mumba Indians vs Delhi Capitals match online?</h2>

The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals will be available at Hotstar. 
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Table-toppers Mumbai Indians will take on second-placed Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium in what will be the Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Table-toppers Mumbai Indians will take on second-placed Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium in what will be the Qualifier 1 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. While MI finished the IPL 2020 league stage with 18 points to their name, DC bagged 16 points in 14 matches. Both MI and DC would be desperate to seal their spot in the final of IPL 2020, which will take place on November 10. While MI have won the IPL trophy four times, DC are yet to lift the trophy. Given the sluggish track in Dubai and dew factor kicking in the second half of the match, captain winning the toss would opt to bowl first and then chase it down when batting gets easier. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 Qualifier 1, MI vs DC Preview: Mumbai, Delhi set eyes on final It has been a great season for both MI and DC in IPL 2020 and both the teams would look to cap it off with a crucial win. Where will the IPL 2020 match between Mumba Indians vs Delhi Capitals take place? The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals will take place at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi What time will the IPL 2020 match between Mumba Indians vs Delhi Capitals begin? The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday (November 5). How to watch live IPL 2020 match between Mumba Indians vs Delhi Capitals? The IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals will be aired live on Star Sports channels. Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. How to watch IPL 2020 match between Mumba Indians vs Delhi Capitals match online? The online live streaming of the IPL 2020 match between Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals will be available at Hotstar.

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