Mumbai Indians are all set to take on Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as the playoff phase of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> commences. While MI finished atop the IPL 2020 standings with 18 points, DC came second with 16 points to their name.&nbsp;

The match promises to be a cracking contest given the fact that both MI and DC boast some of the biggest names in world cricket. While MI head into the match on the back of a 10-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, DC will be looking to continue their winning run after defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in their previous encounter.

MI rested the likes of Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah in their previous match and the troika is all set to make their return in the playing XI. Rohit Sharma is also expected to start for the Mumbai Indians.

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For DC, it would be interesting to see whether they continue with Ajinkya Rahane at number 3 after he smashed a match-winning half-century against RCB. In that case, Shimron Hetmyer is likely to warm the bench.&nbsp;

<h2>MI vs DC, Head-to-head stats:</h2>

Talking about head-to-head stats between MI and DC, Mumbai Indians have won 14 of the 26 matches played between the two sides while DC have been victorious in 12 occasions. However, MI have mostly succeeded while batting first while it is the opposite for DC.

Given the sluggish track and dew factor coming into play in Dubai, the team winning the toss is likely to field first.&nbsp;

<h2>MI vs DC, IPL 2020 Qualifier 1: Squads</h2>

Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Harshal Patel, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohit Sharma, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Praveen Dubey, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Tushar Deshpande, Lalit Yadav

Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhawal Kulkarni, Saurabh Tiwary, Aditya Tare, Mitchell McClenaghan, Chris Lynn, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai, Nathan Coulter-Nile 
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Mumbai Indians are all set to take on Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as the playoff phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 commences.

Mumbai Indians are all set to take on Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday as the playoff phase of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 commences. While MI finished atop the IPL 2020 standings with 18 points, DC came second with 16 points to their name. The match promises to be a cracking contest given the fact that both MI and DC boast some of the biggest names in world cricket. While MI head into the match on the back of a 10-wicket defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, DC will be looking to continue their winning run after defeating Royal Challengers Bangalore in their previous encounter. MI rested the likes of Hardik Pandya, Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah in their previous match and the troika is all set to make their return in the playing XI. Rohit Sharma is also expected to start for the Mumbai Indians. ALSO READ: IPL final four: Mumbai again, or can Kohli cause an upset? For DC, it would be interesting to see whether they continue with Ajinkya Rahane at number 3 after he smashed a match-winning half-century against RCB. In that case, Shimron Hetmyer is likely to warm the bench. MI vs DC, Head-to-head stats: Talking about head-to-head stats between MI and DC, Mumbai Indians have won 14 of the 26 matches played between the two sides while DC have been victorious in 12 occasions. However, MI have mostly succeeded while batting first while it is the opposite for DC. Given the sluggish track and dew factor coming into play in Dubai, the team winning the toss is likely to field first. MI vs DC, IPL 2020 Qualifier 1: Squads Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ajinkya Rahane, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Marcus Stoinis, Daniel Sams, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Harshal Patel, Shimron Hetmyer, Mohit Sharma, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Praveen Dubey, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Tushar Deshpande, Lalit Yadav Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhawal Kulkarni, Saurabh Tiwary, Aditya Tare, Mitchell McClenaghan, Chris Lynn, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai, Nathan Coulter-Nile

IPL 2020 Qualifier 1, MI vs DC Preview: Mumbai, Delhi set eyes on final

Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched the final playoff spot in the Indian Premier League after securing an emphatic 10-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians on Tuesday.

Captain David Warner finished unbeaten on 85 and Wriddhiman Saha 58 not out as they chased down Mumbai’s target of 150 with 17 balls to spare in Sharjah.

Needing a win to stay the competition, Hyderabad moved up to third on net run rate and will face fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore in Friday’s eliminator in Abu Dhabi.

“There is great resilience in the side,” said Australian opener Warner, who led Sunrisers to the IPL title in 2016.

“We looked back to 2016 when we had to win every game to win the title. When you have your backs against the wall, you have nothing to lose.”

Hyderabad’s win also eliminated two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders, who finished fifth in the league on net run rate.

Table-toppers Mumbai made Hyderabad’s job easier on the night by resting seam pair Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah ahead of their playoff against Delhi Capitals on Thursday.

The winner of Thursday’s encounter will move straight into the final, while the losing team will meet the winner of Friday’s eliminator in a playoff to decide the second finalist.

The Twenty20 tournament is being held without spectators in the United Arab Emirates this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the final scheduled for Nov. 10 in Dubai.

Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched the final playoff spot in the Indian Premier League after securing an emphatic 10-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians on Tuesday.

Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched the final playoff spot in the Indian Premier League after securing an emphatic 10-wicket victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians on Tuesday. Captain David Warner finished unbeaten on 85 and Wriddhiman Saha 58 not out as they chased down Mumbai’s target of 150 with 17 balls to spare in Sharjah. Needing a win to stay the competition, Hyderabad moved up to third on net run rate and will face fourth-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore in Friday’s eliminator in Abu Dhabi. “There is great resilience in the side,” said Australian opener Warner, who led Sunrisers to the IPL title in 2016. “We looked back to 2016 when we had to win every game to win the title. When you have your backs against the wall, you have nothing to lose.” Hyderabad’s win also eliminated two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders, who finished fifth in the league on net run rate. Table-toppers Mumbai made Hyderabad’s job easier on the night by resting seam pair Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah ahead of their playoff against Delhi Capitals on Thursday. The winner of Thursday’s encounter will move straight into the final, while the losing team will meet the winner of Friday’s eliminator in a playoff to decide the second finalist. The Twenty20 tournament is being held without spectators in the United Arab Emirates this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the final scheduled for Nov. 10 in Dubai.

Hyderabad secure final IPL playoff spot after thrashing Mumbai

Confusion lingered over Rohit Sharma’s hamstring injury after the opener, considered unfit for India’s upcoming tour of Australia, turned up for an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Tuesday.

India will leave for Australia later this month to play six short-form internationals followed by a four-test series and Rohit has been omitted because of the injury which kept him out of Mumbai’s previous four matches.

The Mumbai Indians captain took many by surprise when he returned for their inconsequential match against Sunrisers Hyderabad despite his team having already secured a playoff place.

When asked at the toss if he was fine, Rohit said “Yeah, looks like that.”

Rohit made only four and, after their 10-wicket loss, was

asked again if his hamstring was fine.

“Yeah, absolutely,” the 33-year-old said. “I was happy to be back, it’s been a while. I was going through some tough times but, again, good to be back.

“I’m looking forward to play a few more games here and then see what happens. Always nice to be on the ground doing what I love to do so very happy about it.”

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His view echoed that of India coach Ravi Shastri who last week said Rohit risked aggravating injury.

The BCCI’s handling of the issue has baffled the fans.

“There should be a separate CBI enquiry on Rohit Sharma injury,” tweeted an amused fan, referring to Central Bureau of Investigation, India’s federal investigating agency.

Confusion lingered over Rohit Sharma’s hamstring injury after the opener, considered unfit for India’s upcoming tour of Australia, turned up for an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Tuesday.

Confusion lingered over Rohit Sharma’s hamstring injury after the opener, considered unfit for India’s upcoming tour of Australia, turned up for an Indian Premier League (IPL) match in Sharjah on Tuesday. India will leave for Australia later this month to play six short-form internationals followed by a four-test series and Rohit has been omitted because of the injury which kept him out of Mumbai’s previous four matches. The Mumbai Indians captain took many by surprise when he returned for their inconsequential match against Sunrisers Hyderabad despite his team having already secured a playoff place. When asked at the toss if he was fine, Rohit said “Yeah, looks like that.” Rohit made only four and, after their 10-wicket loss, was asked again if his hamstring was fine. “Yeah, absolutely,” the 33-year-old said. “I was happy to be back, it’s been a while. I was going through some tough times but, again, good to be back. “I’m looking forward to play a few more games here and then see what happens. Always nice to be on the ground doing what I love to do so very happy about it.” Hours before the match, Indian cricket board (BCCI) president Sourav Ganguly said in an interview that Rohit had a hamstring tear and should take it easy. His view echoed that of India coach Ravi Shastri who last week said Rohit risked aggravating injury. The BCCI’s handling of the issue has baffled the fans. “There should be a separate CBI enquiry on Rohit Sharma injury,” tweeted an amused fan, referring to Central Bureau of Investigation, India’s federal investigating agency.

Unfit for Australia, fit for IPL: Rohit injury intrigues many

Everyone who has had the pleasure of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's company have their own little treasure trove of stories and the latest to join that ever-growing list is Chennai Super Kings' emerging star Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Gaikwad was the only silver lining in an otherwise disastrous CSK campaign as he finished with three back-to-back half-centuries, albeit in inconsequential games. Gaikwad recollected how he was moved by former India captain's warmth during their first meeting in 2016 during his first-class debut.

"October 2016, I met him for the first time fractured my finger during my debut Ranji game, He was the mentor of Jharkhand. And he himself came and asked me about how I am," Gaikwad wrote on Instagram.

Cut to 2020, the 23-year-old had a string of low scores in his initial IPL matches but once again it was the skipper, who came up to him and gave him some advice which will stay with him for lifetime.

"October 2020..3 low scores, he himself came up and talked about life!! Fortunate to be able to share the dressing room with him. And more than a dream to share the 22 yards with him and Finishing things off," Gaikwad added.

Everyone who has had the pleasure of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's company have their own little treasure trove of stories and the latest to join that ever-growing list is Chennai Super Kings' emerging star Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Everyone who has had the pleasure of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's company have their own little treasure trove of stories and the latest to join that ever-growing list is Chennai Super Kings' emerging star Ruturaj Gaikwad. Gaikwad was the only silver lining in an otherwise disastrous CSK campaign as he finished with three back-to-back half-centuries, albeit in inconsequential games. Gaikwad recollected how he was moved by former India captain's warmth during their first meeting in 2016 during his first-class debut. "October 2016, I met him for the first time fractured my finger during my debut Ranji game, He was the mentor of Jharkhand. And he himself came and asked me about how I am," Gaikwad wrote on Instagram. Cut to 2020, the 23-year-old had a string of low scores in his initial IPL matches but once again it was the skipper, who came up to him and gave him some advice which will stay with him for lifetime. "October 2020..3 low scores, he himself came up and talked about life!! Fortunate to be able to share the dressing room with him. And more than a dream to share the 22 yards with him and Finishing things off," Gaikwad added.

IPL 2020: 'More than a dream' - CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad posts heartfelt tribute for MS Dhoni

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) successfully secured a place in the playoffs of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> courtesy a better net run-rate than Kolkata Knight Riders. While RCB finished fourth in the league stage of IPL 2020, they will be heading into the knockouts on the back of four consecutive defeats.&nbsp;

RCB will now lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator on Friday and ahead of the do-or-die match, RCB skipper Virat Kohli promised the fans that that his team will look to have more fun in the knockouts than they did in the league matches.&nbsp;

RCB took to social media platforms to share a video where captain Kohli, head coach Simon Katich among others were seen delivering pep-talk ahead of the playoffs.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-playoffs-qualifier-1-eliminator-schedule-dates-venues-and-more-340451" hreflang="en">IPL 2020 Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator - Schedule, dates, venues and more</a>

"I want all of us to be in a positive mindset. I promise you we will have more fun in this next week than we had in two and a half months,” said Kohli in the video shared by RCB.

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Whereas Katich congratulated the players for grabbing the playoffs spot but added that they have to look for the opportunities and grab them on Friday against SRH.

“Well done on a fantastic achievement of reaching the playoffs. It obviously requires a lot of hard work, so well done on that. The finish hasn’t been as planned but what’s done is done," said Katich.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-no-one-wants-to-face-mumbai-indians-says-shane-bond-ahead-of-mi-vs-dc-qualifier-1-340557">IPL 2020: No one wants to face Mumbai Indians, says Shane Bond</a>

“We can now look for the opportunity which comes up on Friday and grab that opportunity. The things that stand for me is that certain guys played according to their role in our last game. One obviously was Shahbaz [Ahmed]; he picked his first wicket in the IPL,” he added.

RCB are one of the three active teams to have never won the Indian Premier League despite being part of the tournament since 2008. The Kohli-led outfit will now have to win two matches on the bounce if they want to qualify to the final. 
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) successfully secured a place in the playoffs of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 courtesy a better net run-rate than Kolkata Knight Riders.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) successfully secured a place in the playoffs of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 courtesy a better net run-rate than Kolkata Knight Riders. While RCB finished fourth in the league stage of IPL 2020, they will be heading into the knockouts on the back of four consecutive defeats. RCB will now lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Eliminator on Friday and ahead of the do-or-die match, RCB skipper Virat Kohli promised the fans that that his team will look to have more fun in the knockouts than they did in the league matches. RCB took to social media platforms to share a video where captain Kohli, head coach Simon Katich among others were seen delivering pep-talk ahead of the playoffs. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator - Schedule, dates, venues and more "I want all of us to be in a positive mindset. I promise you we will have more fun in this next week than we had in two and a half months,” said Kohli in the video shared by RCB. Bold Diaries: Pre-Playoffs Team Chat Coaches and senior players discuss the playoffs opportunity and urge the squad to be hungry and ready for the challenge.#PlayBold #IPL2020 #WeAreChallengers #Dream11IPL pic.twitter.com/yq7MMJ6y79 — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) November 4, 2020 × Whereas Katich congratulated the players for grabbing the playoffs spot but added that they have to look for the opportunities and grab them on Friday against SRH. “Well done on a fantastic achievement of reaching the playoffs. It obviously requires a lot of hard work, so well done on that. The finish hasn’t been as planned but what’s done is done," said Katich. ALSO READ: IPL 2020: No one wants to face Mumbai Indians, says Shane Bond “We can now look for the opportunity which comes up on Friday and grab that opportunity. The things that stand for me is that certain guys played according to their role in our last game. One obviously was Shahbaz [Ahmed]; he picked his first wicket in the IPL,” he added. RCB are one of the three active teams to have never won the Indian Premier League despite being part of the tournament since 2008. The Kohli-led outfit will now have to win two matches on the bounce if they want to qualify to the final.

IPL 2020: Will have more fun in playoffs than we had in last 2 months, says RCB's Virat Kohli

Defending champions Mumbai Indians ended the group stage action in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL)</a>&nbsp;2020 with a top-spot finish with 18 points to their name as they became the first team to qualify to the playoffs of IPL 2020 playoffs.

With Mumbai Indians finishing first and Delhi Capitals finishing second, two teams will lock horns in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020 on Thursday. Ahead of their first qualifier, Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond said no side wants to face MI in knockout games due to the match-winning players they have at their helm.

The likes of Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav are in sensational form with the bat and have notched up over 400 runs in the ongoing IPL 2020. Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah have led the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack impressively and are in race for the Purple Cap.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-playoffs-qualifier-1-eliminator-schedule-dates-venues-and-more-340451">IPL 2020 Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator - Schedule, dates, venues and more</a>

“Our bowling line up is also as good as anyone in the tournament and I think we are the team that no one really wants to play because they know we play well and we can do some damage. We have won tight games and that makes a huge difference," Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond said in a virtual press conference.

After resting some key players in their last league game against SRH, MI suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat. However, Bond is not worried about the outcome of the match against SRH, which was a dead rubber for the Mumbai outfit.

ALSO READ:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/unfit-for-australia-fit-for-ipl-rohit-injury-intrigues-many-340418" hreflang="en">Unfit for Australia, fit for IPL: Rohit injury intrigues many</a>

“Obviously, we did not play well against SRH but it was one of those days where we knew we have qualified so the game did not have any impact on our tournament. I think everybody is excited about what awaits us against the Delhi Capitals and we are looking forward to it," he added.

“I think both of our boys enjoyed the rest and we now have our bowling squad and everybody has played a game so it puts us in a really good position," Bond said. 
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Defending champions Mumbai Indians ended the group stage action in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 with a top-spot finish with 18 points to their name as they became the first team to qualify to the playoffs of IPL 2020 playoffs.

Defending champions Mumbai Indians ended the group stage action in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 with a top-spot finish with 18 points to their name as they became the first team to qualify to the playoffs of IPL 2020 playoffs. With Mumbai Indians finishing first and Delhi Capitals finishing second, two teams will lock horns in the Qualifier 1 of IPL 2020 on Thursday. Ahead of their first qualifier, Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond said no side wants to face MI in knockout games due to the match-winning players they have at their helm. The likes of Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav are in sensational form with the bat and have notched up over 400 runs in the ongoing IPL 2020. Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah have led the Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack impressively and are in race for the Purple Cap. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 Playoffs: Qualifier 1, Eliminator - Schedule, dates, venues and more “Our bowling line up is also as good as anyone in the tournament and I think we are the team that no one really wants to play because they know we play well and we can do some damage. We have won tight games and that makes a huge difference," Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond said in a virtual press conference. After resting some key players in their last league game against SRH, MI suffered a crushing 10-wicket defeat. However, Bond is not worried about the outcome of the match against SRH, which was a dead rubber for the Mumbai outfit. ALSO READ: Unfit for Australia, fit for IPL: Rohit injury intrigues many “Obviously, we did not play well against SRH but it was one of those days where we knew we have qualified so the game did not have any impact on our tournament. I think everybody is excited about what awaits us against the Delhi Capitals and we are looking forward to it," he added. “I think both of our boys enjoyed the rest and we now have our bowling squad and everybody has played a game so it puts us in a really good position," Bond said.

IPL 2020: No one wants to face Mumbai Indians, says Shane Bond ahead of MI vs DC Qualifier 1

Pacemen Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada combined to help Delhi Capitals take second spot in the Indian Premier League play-offs with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

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Virat Kohli's Bangalore, who are chasing their maiden&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;title along with Delhi, also made the play-offs despite their six-wicket loss in Abu Dhabi.

"It's a mixed bag. you come to games to try and get a result your way," said Kohli, whose team ended the league phase with seven wins and seven losses.

"I think we've played good enough cricket in this tournament to qualify. We can be more brave in the back end, probably be better in the powerplay (with the ball) which has been our strength."

The South African bowling duo of Nortje and Rabada shared five wickets between them as Delhi restricted Bangalore to 152 for seven.

Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane scored half-centuries as Delhi completed their chase in 19 overs to be placed behind holders and table-toppers Mumbai Indians.

Delhi will clash with Mumbai in the first qualifier on Thursday and the loser will get another chance in the second qualifier to make the final on November 10.

Bangalore will meet either Sunrisers Hyderabad, who need to win this season's last league game against Mumbai on Tuesday to book their last-four spot, or Kolkata Knight Riders in the eliminator on Friday.

Delhi bowlers stood out with Nortje returning figures of 3-33 and Rabada taking two wickets to lead the&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;bowling with 25 wickets in 14 games.

"I feel that the bowlers were really up with their plans and knew what they had to execute," said Delhi skipper Shreyas Iyer.

"Mumbai are one of the best teams in the tournament. We need to keep things simple, that's what we discussed in the meetings. Stick to the basics."

Ravichandran Ashwin got the key wicket of Kohli for 29 and Nortje, who had earlier dropped the skipper on 13 in the outfield, struck twice in an over to dent Bangalore's hopes of a big total.

Nortje, who bowled the quickest ball ever in the&nbsp;IPL&nbsp;97 mph (156.22 kph) last month, sent back opener Devdutt Padikkal for 50 and Chris Morris for nought.

The left-right batting combine of Dhawan, who scored 54, and Rahane, who made 60, put on a key 88-run second-wicket stand to set up Delhi's win after four losses.

Pacemen Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada combined to help Delhi Capitals take second spot in the Indian Premier League play-offs with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday.

Pacemen Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada combined to help Delhi Capitals take second spot in the Indian Premier League play-offs with a win over Royal Challengers Bangalore on Monday. Also read: 'Emotional' Shane Watson retires from all forms of cricket: Report Virat Kohli's Bangalore, who are chasing their maiden IPL title along with Delhi, also made the play-offs despite their six-wicket loss in Abu Dhabi. "It's a mixed bag. you come to games to try and get a result your way," said Kohli, whose team ended the league phase with seven wins and seven losses. "I think we've played good enough cricket in this tournament to qualify. We can be more brave in the back end, probably be better in the powerplay (with the ball) which has been our strength." The South African bowling duo of Nortje and Rabada shared five wickets between them as Delhi restricted Bangalore to 152 for seven. Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane scored half-centuries as Delhi completed their chase in 19 overs to be placed behind holders and table-toppers Mumbai Indians. Delhi will clash with Mumbai in the first qualifier on Thursday and the loser will get another chance in the second qualifier to make the final on November 10. Bangalore will meet either Sunrisers Hyderabad, who need to win this season's last league game against Mumbai on Tuesday to book their last-four spot, or Kolkata Knight Riders in the eliminator on Friday. Delhi bowlers stood out with Nortje returning figures of 3-33 and Rabada taking two wickets to lead the IPL bowling with 25 wickets in 14 games. "I feel that the bowlers were really up with their plans and knew what they had to execute," said Delhi skipper Shreyas Iyer. "Mumbai are one of the best teams in the tournament. We need to keep things simple, that's what we discussed in the meetings. Stick to the basics." Ravichandran Ashwin got the key wicket of Kohli for 29 and Nortje, who had earlier dropped the skipper on 13 in the outfield, struck twice in an over to dent Bangalore's hopes of a big total. Nortje, who bowled the quickest ball ever in the IPL 97 mph (156.22 kph) last month, sent back opener Devdutt Padikkal for 50 and Chris Morris for nought. The left-right batting combine of Dhawan, who scored 54, and Rahane, who made 60, put on a key 88-run second-wicket stand to set up Delhi's win after four losses.

Delhi Capitals seal second spot in IPL play-offs, Royal Challengers Bangalore qualify too

Many celebrities including Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly have been served with notices from Madras High Court for endorsing fantasy sports apps.

Actors like Prakash Raj, Tammana, Rana and Sudip Khan are also asked to respond to notices served by the Madurai bench by November 19.&nbsp;

The case was filed by Advocate Mohammed Rizvi after some youth died by suicide in the Southern state after losing money in such apps. &nbsp; &nbsp; 
"The apps are in the name of IPL teams such as Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and some apps are also in the name of state’s names. Are these teams playing on behalf of the state," asked the bench.

According to the bench, the owners of these apps of using celebrities for the sake of earning crores.&nbsp;

RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the Brand Ambassador of Mobile Premier League (MPL), whereas, Sourav Ganguly has been in the ads for My11Circle.

According to some reports, MPL has also bagged a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian cricket team's kit and will replace sports giant Nike who was associated with BCCI since 2006.

Many celebrities including Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly have been served with notices from Madras High Court for endorsing fantasy sports apps.

Many celebrities including Indian cricket team captain Virat Kohli and BCCI president Sourav Ganguly have been served with notices from Madras High Court for endorsing fantasy sports apps. Actors like Prakash Raj, Tammana, Rana and Sudip Khan are also asked to respond to notices served by the Madurai bench by November 19. The case was filed by Advocate Mohammed Rizvi after some youth died by suicide in the Southern state after losing money in such apps. "The apps are in the name of IPL teams such as Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR) and some apps are also in the name of state’s names. Are these teams playing on behalf of the state," asked the bench. According to the bench, the owners of these apps of using celebrities for the sake of earning crores. RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the Brand Ambassador of Mobile Premier League (MPL), whereas, Sourav Ganguly has been in the ads for My11Circle. According to some reports, MPL has also bagged a three-year sponsorship deal for the Indian cricket team's kit and will replace sports giant Nike who was associated with BCCI since 2006.

Madras High Court sends notice to Kohli and Ganguly for endorsing fantasy leagues apps

Sunrisers Hyderabad are looking for a desperate win against Mumbai Indians in the final league stage match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday so that they qualify for the playoffs.&nbsp;

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2020-sunrisers-hyderabad-take-on-mumbai-indians-to-seal-playoff-spot-340109">IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Mumbai Indians to seal playoff spot</a>

With Mumbai being in a safe spot, cricketing-turned analyst Brian Lara feels that SRH might catch them off guard and pull a surprise.&nbsp;

"Yeah, definitely. They (SRH) found themselves in this position and that’s from good playing in their recent games. So, I expect them to actually be up for the challenge," said Lara on Star Sports show Cricket Live.

"Mumbai Indians may be easing off, rest a few players which will favour SRH, but I think they have got to be ready for this quarter-final and for the rest of the tournament. If they win, they are in and I think they have got what it takes to do so," the former Windies skipper added.

Sunrisers have found some form in the latter stages of the tournament. They currently sit on the fifth spot and a win against Mumbai will help them jump to the third spot knocking Kolkata out of the race. Wriddhiman Saha has found his form at a crucial moment for Sunrisers and has played a crucial role in the past two matches.&nbsp;

Mumbai Indians have been dominant this season. Despite losing their skipper Rohit Sharma to an injury, Kieron Pollard and Co. have played great cricket. They are currently top the table and if they win against SRH, it would set a tone before they enter the play-off. MI's bowling unit has been lethal at Sharjah. They have restricted the opposition to very low scores. Opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Quinton de Kock has been one of the best in this tournament.&nbsp;

Sunrisers Hyderabad are looking for a desperate win against Mumbai Indians in the final league stage match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday so that they qualify for the playoffs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are looking for a desperate win against Mumbai Indians in the final league stage match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday so that they qualify for the playoffs. Also read: IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Mumbai Indians to seal playoff spot With Mumbai being in a safe spot, cricketing-turned analyst Brian Lara feels that SRH might catch them off guard and pull a surprise. "Yeah, definitely. They (SRH) found themselves in this position and that’s from good playing in their recent games. So, I expect them to actually be up for the challenge," said Lara on Star Sports show Cricket Live. "Mumbai Indians may be easing off, rest a few players which will favour SRH, but I think they have got to be ready for this quarter-final and for the rest of the tournament. If they win, they are in and I think they have got what it takes to do so," the former Windies skipper added. Sunrisers have found some form in the latter stages of the tournament. They currently sit on the fifth spot and a win against Mumbai will help them jump to the third spot knocking Kolkata out of the race. Wriddhiman Saha has found his form at a crucial moment for Sunrisers and has played a crucial role in the past two matches. Mumbai Indians have been dominant this season. Despite losing their skipper Rohit Sharma to an injury, Kieron Pollard and Co. have played great cricket. They are currently top the table and if they win against SRH, it would set a tone before they enter the play-off. MI's bowling unit has been lethal at Sharjah. They have restricted the opposition to very low scores. Opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Quinton de Kock has been one of the best in this tournament.

'I think they have got what it takes': Brian Lara thinks SRH might catch MI off guard

David Warner's 'hopeful' Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Kieron Pollard's 'dominant' Mumbai Indians in the final league stage match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday.

David Warner's 'hopeful' Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Kieron Pollard's 'dominant' Mumbai Indians in the final league stage match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. This match will seal the final playoff spot of IPL 2020. Sunrisers have found some form in the latter stages of the tournament. They currently sit on the fifth spot and a win against Mumbai will help them jump to the third spot knocking Kolkata out of the race. Wriddhiman Saha has found his form at a crucial moment for Sunrisers and has played a crucial role in the past two matches. Also read: Delhi Capitals seal second spot in IPL play-offs, Royal Challengers Bangalore qualify too Mumbai Indians have been dominant this season. Despite losing their skipper Rohit Sharma to an injury, Kieron Pollard and Co. have played great cricket. They are currently top the table and if they win against SRH, it would set a tone before they enter the play-off. MI's bowling unit has been lethal at Sharjah. They have restricted the opposition to very low scores. Opening pair of Ishan Kishan and Quinton de Kock has been one of the best in this tournament. Probable XI: SRH: David Warner (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Abhishek Sharma, Rashid Khan, Shahbaz Nadeem, Sandeep Sharma, T Natarajan MI: Ishan Kishan, Quinton de Kock/Chris Lynn, Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard (c), Hardik Pandya, Krunal Pandya, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Rahul Chahar, Dhawal Kulkarni, Mitchell McClenaghan

IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Mumbai Indians to seal playoff spot

Many cricketing pundits have questioned MS Dhoni's form in this year's IPL after his team failed to make it to the playoffs for the first time in their history. MS Dhoni had not played competitive cricket for more than a year and had announced his retirement one month before IPL began.

Many cricketing pundits have questioned MS Dhoni's form in this year's IPL after his team failed to make it to the playoffs for the first time in their history. MS Dhoni had not played competitive cricket for more than a year and had announced his retirement one month before IPL began. Many fans waited to see the prolific cricketer to play in this year's IPL but were left disappointed as Dhoni could not fire with the bat. Dhoni could only manage 200 runs at an average of 25 in 14 matches he played for CSK. These runs came at an alarming strike rate of 116. Also read: 'If IPL 2021 happens in UAE, Dhoni has to play again in 2022': Michael Vaughan India's cricketing legend and world cup winning captain Kapil Dev talked about Dhoni's form in this IPL. While talking to ABP news, Kapil said Dhoni's form will not get better if chooses to play in IPL without getting any match practice and urged the CSK skipper to play a lot more in the domestic circuit to get his form back. He said: "If Dhoni decides on playing only IPL every year, then it’s impossible for him to perform. It’s not a good thing to talk about age but at his age (39 years), the more he plays, the more his body will be tuned." Also read: 'Emotional' Shane Watson retires from all forms of cricket: Report "If you don’t play any cricket for 10 months a year and suddenly play IPL, you can see what happened. You can always have a season up or down if you have played so much cricket. It has happened to someone like Chris Gayle also," he added. According to Kapil Dev, "He should go back to first-class cricket (domestic List A and T20) and play there." "If someone has achieved so much, the dip in form does affect and it becomes a challenge. Let’s see how he comes out of it," Kapil said. (Inputs from PTI)

'He should go back to.. ': Kapil Dev on MS Dhoni's woeful form in IPL 2020

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni had a woeful 2020 IPL season in UAE. Despite finishing with three consecutive wins, the team finished on the seventh position.&nbsp;

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During his final game of 2020, he announced that he will continue to play for CSK in the IPL. However, there are rumours of IPL 2021 being held in UAE.

Former English captain Michael Vaughan, while speaking to Cricbuzz, said that Dhoni deserves to play his final IPL game in front of the crowd for his grand exit from the sport.&nbsp;

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He said: "If the IPL takes place in the UAE next year again, which there are whispers it will happen, MS Dhoni will have to play another year. He cannot finish his IPL career in front of no crowd."

"He has to play at least one game the following year. He cannot go out in front of no crowds. If there is one player who deserves a big crowd to say goodbye to - if he probably cannot play, he would just disappear and say goodbye without us knowing about it - like he did in international cricket," Vaughan added.&nbsp;

He said: "But I want to see a grand crowd for his last game."

Chennai Super Kings end their IPL 2020 campaign with three back-to-back wins, but the match must hurt Kings XI Punjab the most as they would have almost confirmed their place in the playoffs with a win. They end their IPL 2020 campaign with back-to-back defeats.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni had a woeful 2020 IPL season in UAE. Despite finishing with three consecutive wins, the team finished on the seventh position.

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni had a woeful 2020 IPL season in UAE. Despite finishing with three consecutive wins, the team finished on the seventh position. Also read: 'Look for the next ten years': Dhoni promises change in CSK for next season During his final game of 2020, he announced that he will continue to play for CSK in the IPL. However, there are rumours of IPL 2021 being held in UAE. Former English captain Michael Vaughan, while speaking to Cricbuzz, said that Dhoni deserves to play his final IPL game in front of the crowd for his grand exit from the sport. Also read: 'Definitely not': MS Dhoni clears the air on his future with CSK in IPL He said: "If the IPL takes place in the UAE next year again, which there are whispers it will happen, MS Dhoni will have to play another year. He cannot finish his IPL career in front of no crowd." "He has to play at least one game the following year. He cannot go out in front of no crowds. If there is one player who deserves a big crowd to say goodbye to - if he probably cannot play, he would just disappear and say goodbye without us knowing about it - like he did in international cricket," Vaughan added. He said: "But I want to see a grand crowd for his last game." Chennai Super Kings end their IPL 2020 campaign with three back-to-back wins, but the match must hurt Kings XI Punjab the most as they would have almost confirmed their place in the playoffs with a win. They end their IPL 2020 campaign with back-to-back defeats.

'If IPL 2021 happens in UAE, Dhoni has to play again in 2022': Michael Vaughan

Kolkata Knight Riders knock Rajasthan Royals out of the tournament after beating them by 60 runs in the 54th match of IPL 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

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Rajasthan won the toss and chose to bowl first. Kolkata Knight Rider's lost their in-form batsman Nitish Rana on the very second ball. However, a 72-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi stabilised the innings for KKR. Eoin Morgan's blistering half-century (68 runs off 35 balls) powered Kolkata to a very competitive 191 runs by the end of the innings.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals began the chase on a terrible note as they lost five wickets in the powerplay itself. Buttler and Tewatia tried to stabilise the innings. However, Buttler's wicket applied serious breaks to Rajasthan's chase. They suffered a mammoth loss by 60 runs.&nbsp;

With this win, KKR jumped to the fourth position and hope to make it into playoffs unless Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians. Rajasthan Royals finished at the bottom of the table with the loss. Pat Cummins was adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning bowling figures. The Aussie scalped four wickets which include Uthappa, Stokes and Smith.&nbsp;

Kolkata Knight Riders knock Rajasthan Royals out of the tournament after beating them by 60 runs in the 54th match of IPL 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Kolkata Knight Riders knock Rajasthan Royals out of the tournament after beating them by 60 runs in the 54th match of IPL 2020 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Also read: Chennai Super Kings end IPL 2020 campaign with 9-wicket win, knock Kings XI Punjab out Rajasthan won the toss and chose to bowl first. Kolkata Knight Rider's lost their in-form batsman Nitish Rana on the very second ball. However, a 72-run partnership between Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi stabilised the innings for KKR. Eoin Morgan's blistering half-century (68 runs off 35 balls) powered Kolkata to a very competitive 191 runs by the end of the innings. Rajasthan Royals began the chase on a terrible note as they lost five wickets in the powerplay itself. Buttler and Tewatia tried to stabilise the innings. However, Buttler's wicket applied serious breaks to Rajasthan's chase. They suffered a mammoth loss by 60 runs. With this win, KKR jumped to the fourth position and hope to make it into playoffs unless Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Mumbai Indians. Rajasthan Royals finished at the bottom of the table with the loss. Pat Cummins was adjudged the Player of the Match for his match-winning bowling figures. The Aussie scalped four wickets which include Uthappa, Stokes and Smith.

Pat Cummins show help Kolkata Knight Riders knock Rajasthan Royals out of IPL 2020

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder Shane Watson has decided to retire from all forms of cricket. According to a report in the Times of India, Watson has told the Chennai Super Kings team that he would retire and reportedly made the announcement after CSK beat Kings XI Punjab in their last league game of IPL 2020.

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Times of India quoted a source which said: "Watson was very emotional when he told the CSK dressing room after the last game that he would retire. He said that it was a great privilege for him to play for the franchise."

Watson, who retired from international cricket in 2016, has been a part of CSK since 2018. The Australian all-rounder has played a crucial role for the Chepauk side after playing a crucial role in 2018 finals and winning it for them. He was adjudged the Play of the Match after an unbeaten century against Sunrisers Hyderabad.&nbsp;

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The Aussie made 555 and 398 runs for CSK in 2018 and 2019 IPL season. He had a poor 2020 season where he could score just 299 runs from 11 innings. He was later replaced by Ruturaj Gaikwad who impressed many through his knock.&nbsp;

He has been one of the best all-rounders in the league after smashing 3874 runs and scalping 92 wickets in 145 matches. He has been a part of &nbsp;Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder Shane Watson has decided to retire from all forms of cricket. According to a report in the Times of India, Watson has told the Chennai Super Kings team that he would retire and reportedly made the announcement after CSK beat Kings XI Punjab in their last league game of IPL 2020.

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder Shane Watson has decided to retire from all forms of cricket. According to a report in the Times of India, Watson has told the Chennai Super Kings team that he would retire and reportedly made the announcement after CSK beat Kings XI Punjab in their last league game of IPL 2020. Also read: 'If IPL 2021 happens in UAE, Dhoni has to play again in 2022': Michael Vaughan Times of India quoted a source which said: "Watson was very emotional when he told the CSK dressing room after the last game that he would retire. He said that it was a great privilege for him to play for the franchise." Watson, who retired from international cricket in 2016, has been a part of CSK since 2018. The Australian all-rounder has played a crucial role for the Chepauk side after playing a crucial role in 2018 finals and winning it for them. He was adjudged the Play of the Match after an unbeaten century against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Also read: 'Definitely not': MS Dhoni clears the air on his future with CSK in IPL The Aussie made 555 and 398 runs for CSK in 2018 and 2019 IPL season. He had a poor 2020 season where he could score just 299 runs from 11 innings. He was later replaced by Ruturaj Gaikwad who impressed many through his knock. He has been one of the best all-rounders in the league after smashing 3874 runs and scalping 92 wickets in 145 matches. He has been a part of Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings.

'Emotional' Shane Watson retires from all forms of cricket: Report

Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 55th match of Indian Premier League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Also read: 'Definitely not': MS Dhoni clears the air on his future with CSK in IPL It is a must-win match for both the teams to qualify for the playoffs.

Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 55th match of Indian Premier League at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Also read: 'Definitely not': MS Dhoni clears the air on his future with CSK in IPL It is a must-win match for both the teams to qualify for the playoffs. Virat's RCB sit on the second position with seven wins and six losses. Their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad dented their hopes to qualify for the playoffs. RCB displayed poor batting performance in the last match and will be hoping to work on it. Chris Morris has been good with the ball but not with the bat. AB de Villiers would need to come back in form for Royal Challengers to win this game. Probable XI: Devdutt Padikkal, Josh Philippe, Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Washington Sundar, Gurkeerat Singh/Shivam Dube, Chris Morris, Isuru Udana/Moeen Ali, Mohammad Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini Delhi Capitals has experienced a similar run. From being table-toppers to registering four consecutive matches. This is a must-win match for Delhi Capitals in-terms of NRR. Their batting performance against Mumbai Indians was poor. Prithvi Shaw's form has seen a massive drop. he has failed to play big innings in this IPL. This could be the match where he redeemed himself. Pant and Iyer have had a poor IPL season too. Probable XI: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Harshal Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Pravin Dubey/Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Anrich Nortje Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Josh Philippe, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli(c), AB de Villiers(w), Washington Sundar, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Chris Morris, Isuru Udana, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal, Parthiv Patel, Dale Steyn, Aaron Finch, Umesh Yadav, Moeen Ali, Pawan Negi, Adam Zampa, Pavan Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Shahbaz Ahmed Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Harshal Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Praveen Dubey, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Ajinkya Rahane, Mohit Sharma, Axar Patel, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Tushar Deshpande, Daniel Sams, Lalit Yadav

IPL 2020: Virat's Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Shreyas' Delhi Capitals in a must-win clash

Chennai Super Kings on Sunday defeated Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as they end their <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> on a winning note. However, the crushing defeat confirmed that Kings XI Punjab have been knocked out of IPL 2020 in what was a topsy-turvy ride for the KL Rahul-led outfit.

Chennai Super Kings end their IPL 2020 campaign with three back-to-back wins but the match must hurt Kings XI Punjab the most as they would have almost confirmed their place in the playoffs with a win. They end their IPL 2020 campaign with back-to-back defeats.&nbsp;

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Batting first, Kings XI Punjab were off to a shaky start as they lost openers KL Rahul (29) and Mayank Agarwal (26) after a solid first few overs. In-form players in Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran failed to fire in the do-or-die match as they could manage 12 and 2 respectively. Mandeep Singh was dismissed for 12 but Deepak Hooda came good as he hammered his first IPL half-century since 2016 (62 not-out off 30) laced by three boundaries and four sixes to take KXIP to a competitive total of 153/6 in 20 overs.&nbsp;

However, Chennai Super Kings openers started the chase in front foot as openers Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad utilized the powerplay overs to their best. Even though du Plessis was sent packing for 48, Gaikwad completed his third half-century on the bounce while Ambati Rayudu played according to the situation to take Chennai Super Kings home in their final match of IPL 2020.

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The win for CSK helps the likes of Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad as they will now be in contention to take up that fourth spot in the table. Even Delhi Capitals’ spot in the playoffs isn’t guaranteed.&nbsp; 
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Chennai Super Kings on Sunday defeated Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as they end their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 on a winning note.

Chennai Super Kings on Sunday defeated Kings XI Punjab by nine wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as they end their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 on a winning note. However, the crushing defeat confirmed that Kings XI Punjab have been knocked out of IPL 2020 in what was a topsy-turvy ride for the KL Rahul-led outfit. Chennai Super Kings end their IPL 2020 campaign with three back-to-back wins but the match must hurt Kings XI Punjab the most as they would have almost confirmed their place in the playoffs with a win. They end their IPL 2020 campaign with back-to-back defeats. ALSO READ: IPL 2020 Preview: Do-or-die fixture for Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals Batting first, Kings XI Punjab were off to a shaky start as they lost openers KL Rahul (29) and Mayank Agarwal (26) after a solid first few overs. In-form players in Chris Gayle and Nicholas Pooran failed to fire in the do-or-die match as they could manage 12 and 2 respectively. Mandeep Singh was dismissed for 12 but Deepak Hooda came good as he hammered his first IPL half-century since 2016 (62 not-out off 30) laced by three boundaries and four sixes to take KXIP to a competitive total of 153/6 in 20 overs. However, Chennai Super Kings openers started the chase in front foot as openers Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad utilized the powerplay overs to their best. Even though du Plessis was sent packing for 48, Gaikwad completed his third half-century on the bounce while Ambati Rayudu played according to the situation to take Chennai Super Kings home in their final match of IPL 2020. ALSO READ: Irfan Pathan confirms participation in Lanka Premier League for Kandy Tuskers The win for CSK helps the likes of Rajasthan Royals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad as they will now be in contention to take up that fourth spot in the table. Even Delhi Capitals’ spot in the playoffs isn’t guaranteed.

Chennai Super Kings end IPL 2020 campaign with 9-wicket win, knock Kings XI Punjab out

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are set to square off for a playoff spot in this year's Indian Premier League. It will be the second match on a doubleheader Sunday and will be played in Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals are set to square off for a playoff spot in this year's Indian Premier League. It will be the second match on a doubleheader Sunday and will be played in Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Kolkata have not been impressive in past few matches and their disappointing loss against CSK put them in a sticky position. making it a must-win game for them. Except Nitish Rana, KKR's top order have fallen out of form. Former skipper Dinesh Karthik has performed poorly in last few matches. Pat Cummins has been better with the bowl. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, have given some powerful performance in the past matches where they defeated teams like Kings XI Punjab and Mumbai Indians. Ben Stokes' form with the bat has been beneficial for RR. Uthappa's form has been better after opening the innings for the Royals. Jofra Archer has been the most successful bowler for RR this year. Probable XI: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Sunil Narine, Eoin Morgan (c), Dinesh Karthik (wk), Pat Cummins, Rinku Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti/Shivam Mavi/Prasidh Krishna, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakravarthy. Probable XI: Robin Uthappa, Ben Stokes, Steven Smith (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Jos Buttler, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Varun Aaron, Kartik Tyagi. Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Shubman Gill, Nitish Rana, Rahul Tripathi, Rinku Singh, Eoin Morgan(c), Dinesh Karthik(w), Sunil Narine, Pat Cummins, Lockie Ferguson, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Varun Chakravarthy, Shivam Mavi, Andre Russell, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Ali Khan, Tom Banton, Manimaran Siddharth, Chris Green, Tim Seifert, Nikhil Naik, Siddhesh Lad, Sandeep Warrier Rajasthan Royals Squad: Robin Uthappa, Ben Stokes, Sanju Samson(w), Steven Smith(c), Jos Buttler, Riyan Parag, Rahul Tewatia, Jofra Archer, Shreyas Gopal, Varun Aaron, Kartik Tyagi, David Miller, Manan Vohra, Ankit Rajpoot, Jaydev Unadkat, Aniruddha Joshi, Tom Curran, Andrew Tye, Shashank Singh, Mahipal Lomror, Oshane Thomas, Mayank Markande, Anuj Rawat, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Akash Singh

IPL 2020 Preview: Do-or-die fixture for Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals

Batting legend Rahul Dravid, often dubbed as 'The Wall', has been crucial in grooming India's next generation in the sport. His coaching stints for the U-19 team and India A have been lauded by many.

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Mumbai Indians' young gun Ishan Kishan, who played an amazing knock of unbeaten 74 &nbsp;in 47 balls to help them win against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. Kishan recalled Dravid's advice after the win. According to the young player, Dravid's advice helped him in the UAE during IPL 2020.

"My mom must get the credit for the food she gives me, that makes me so powerful, and sometimes even I’m surprised how my sixes carry such a long way," Kishan said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

"My coaches told me that playing shots on the off-side is important, and that wasn’t my strength initially, and I knew, even Rahul sir told me that I need to work on my off-side shots so I’ve been working on that this season and thankfully it’s showing in the match situation now,” he further added.

"It was not as easy as it looked. The ball wasn’t coming on so I had to keep rotating the strike and then take them apart later. It all depends on the practice sessions, and how you train I wanted to keep my shape and hit sixes," Ishna Kishan said.

On being asked if he likes batting as an opener, Ishan Kishan said: "I enjoy batting everywhere, wherever the management wants me to bat. At this level you have to be able to adapt."

Batting legend Rahul Dravid, often dubbed as 'The Wall', has been crucial in grooming India's next generation in the sport. His coaching stints for the U-19 team and India A have been lauded by many.

Batting legend Rahul Dravid, often dubbed as 'The Wall', has been crucial in grooming India's next generation in the sport. His coaching stints for the U-19 team and India A have been lauded by many. Also read: 'I have no say': Ravi Shastri reacts to Rohit Sharma's omission from Indian squad for Australia tour Mumbai Indians' young gun Ishan Kishan, who played an amazing knock of unbeaten 74 in 47 balls to help them win against Delhi Capitals on Saturday. Kishan recalled Dravid's advice after the win. According to the young player, Dravid's advice helped him in the UAE during IPL 2020. "My mom must get the credit for the food she gives me, that makes me so powerful, and sometimes even I’m surprised how my sixes carry such a long way," Kishan said at the post-match presentation ceremony. "My coaches told me that playing shots on the off-side is important, and that wasn’t my strength initially, and I knew, even Rahul sir told me that I need to work on my off-side shots so I’ve been working on that this season and thankfully it’s showing in the match situation now,” he further added. "It was not as easy as it looked. The ball wasn’t coming on so I had to keep rotating the strike and then take them apart later. It all depends on the practice sessions, and how you train I wanted to keep my shape and hit sixes," Ishna Kishan said. On being asked if he likes batting as an opener, Ishan Kishan said: "I enjoy batting everywhere, wherever the management wants me to bat. At this level you have to be able to adapt."

'Sir told me...': Ishan Kishan talks about Rahul Dravid's advice that helped him in UAE

Chennai Super Kings have had a woeful IPL season this year as they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the very first time. MS Dhoni has not been in a good form this season, and his captaincy was questioned by many.&nbsp;

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However, Dhoni has confirmed that he will continue to appear for the franchise in the next edition of the Indian Premier League. He confirmed this during Chennai's final game in IPL 2020.&nbsp;

Commentator Danny Morrison asked Dhoni, "Will this be your last game in Yellow?" to which MS Dhoni replied, "definitely not."

MS Dhoni and Co sit at the bottom of the IPL table with 5 wins and 8 losses. However, they will be hoping to finish the season with a win.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings faced a couple of setbacks way before the league began. They lost their star batsman and bowler (Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh). Many members of the team also contracted the dreadful coronavirus including Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Chahar.&nbsp;

Despite winning the season opener against Mumbai Indians, Chennai lost a string of matches and became the first team to be knocked out of the tournament.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings have had a woeful IPL season this year as they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the very first time. MS Dhoni has not been in a good form this season, and his captaincy was questioned by many.

Chennai Super Kings have had a woeful IPL season this year as they failed to qualify for the playoffs for the very first time. MS Dhoni has not been in a good form this season, and his captaincy was questioned by many. Also read: IPL 2020, CSK vs KXIP Preview: Kings XI Punjab play do-or-die match However, Dhoni has confirmed that he will continue to appear for the franchise in the next edition of the Indian Premier League. He confirmed this during Chennai's final game in IPL 2020. Commentator Danny Morrison asked Dhoni, "Will this be your last game in Yellow?" to which MS Dhoni replied, "definitely not." MS Dhoni and Co sit at the bottom of the IPL table with 5 wins and 8 losses. However, they will be hoping to finish the season with a win. Chennai Super Kings faced a couple of setbacks way before the league began. They lost their star batsman and bowler (Suresh Raina and Harbhajan Singh). Many members of the team also contracted the dreadful coronavirus including Ruturaj Gaikwad and Deepak Chahar. Despite winning the season opener against Mumbai Indians, Chennai lost a string of matches and became the first team to be knocked out of the tournament.

'Definitely not': MS Dhoni clears the air on his future with CSK in IPL

Chennai Super Kings are set to take on Kings XI Punjab at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as the action continues in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. It is almost a do-or-die clash for Kings XI Punjab as they want a win against Chennai Super Kings to qualify for the playoffs.&nbsp;

Kings XI Punjab will be knocked out of IPL 2020 if they fail to bag a win against Chennai Super Kings in what will be a straight shootout to go into the final phase of the T20 tournament.&nbsp;

While KXIP lost their last match to Rajasthan Royals, CSK would be hoping to end IPL 2020 on a high and continue their winning run against KXIP.&nbsp;

<h2>CSK vs KXIP: Head-to-head stats</h2>

Talking about head-to-head stats between CSK and KXIP, Chennai Super Kings have won 13 of the 22 matches with the other nine won by Kings XI Punjab. In the previous match between CSK and KXIP in IPL 2020, the Dhoni-led outfit won by 10 wickets.

This will also be the last time MS Dhoni will be seen on the cricket field in IPL 2020 as CSK play their last match of the tournament.

Dhoni will be again seen in IPL 2021. Whether he will play any sort of domestic cricket to stay in touch with the sport remains a mystery.

<h2>CSK vs KXIP, IPL 2020 squads:</h2>

Chennai Super Kings Squad: Shane Watson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), N Jagadeesan, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood, Kedar Jadhav, Imran Tahir, Piyush Chawla, Murali Vijay, Monu Kumar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, KM Asif

Kings XI Punjab Squad: KL Rahul(w/c), Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, James Neesham, Karun Nair, Krishnappa Gowtham, Sheldon Cottrell, Sarfaraz Khan, Hardus Viljoen, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ishan Porel, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar

Chennai Super Kings are set to take on Kings XI Punjab at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. It is almost a do-or-die clash for Kings XI Punjab as they want a win against Chennai Super Kings to qualify for the playoffs.

Chennai Super Kings are set to take on Kings XI Punjab at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. It is almost a do-or-die clash for Kings XI Punjab as they want a win against Chennai Super Kings to qualify for the playoffs. Kings XI Punjab will be knocked out of IPL 2020 if they fail to bag a win against Chennai Super Kings in what will be a straight shootout to go into the final phase of the T20 tournament. While KXIP lost their last match to Rajasthan Royals, CSK would be hoping to end IPL 2020 on a high and continue their winning run against KXIP. CSK vs KXIP: Head-to-head stats Talking about head-to-head stats between CSK and KXIP, Chennai Super Kings have won 13 of the 22 matches with the other nine won by Kings XI Punjab. In the previous match between CSK and KXIP in IPL 2020, the Dhoni-led outfit won by 10 wickets. This will also be the last time MS Dhoni will be seen on the cricket field in IPL 2020 as CSK play their last match of the tournament. Dhoni will be again seen in IPL 2021. Whether he will play any sort of domestic cricket to stay in touch with the sport remains a mystery. CSK vs KXIP, IPL 2020 squads: Chennai Super Kings Squad: Shane Watson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), N Jagadeesan, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood, Kedar Jadhav, Imran Tahir, Piyush Chawla, Murali Vijay, Monu Kumar, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, KM Asif Kings XI Punjab Squad: KL Rahul(w/c), Mandeep Singh, Chris Gayle, Nicholas Pooran, Glenn Maxwell, Deepak Hooda, Chris Jordan, Murugan Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Agarwal, James Neesham, Karun Nair, Krishnappa Gowtham, Sheldon Cottrell, Sarfaraz Khan, Hardus Viljoen, Jagadeesha Suchith, Ishan Porel, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Tajinder Singh, Darshan Nalkande, Simran Singh, Harpreet Brar

IPL 2020, CSK vs KXIP Preview: Kings XI Punjab play do-or-die match against Chennai

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has been fined for throwing his bat in frustration after missing out on a record-extending seventh IPL century by one run.

The 41-year-old, who became the first batsman in Twenty20 history to hit 1,000 sixes during his 99 innings for King's XI Punjab, was fined 10 percent of his match fee for a "code of conduct" violation, said an Indian Premier League statement.

"Mr Gayle admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction," it added.

The statement did not give details of his action, but throwing bats and other equipment normally comes under this offence.

The left-hander was bowled in the final over by Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer after his 66-ball blitz that included eight sixes.

Gayle then flung his bat, which hit the ground and bounced away. He appeared to apologise to the umpire before walking off.

Punjab went down by seven wickets to the Royals and must win their final game on Sunday to stand a chance of reaching the IPL playoffs.

Gayle has scored three half-centuries in six innings this year for Punjab, who are fourth in the eight-team table.

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has been fined for throwing his bat in frustration after missing out on a record-extending seventh IPL century by one run. The 41-year-old, who became the first batsman in Twenty20 history to hit 1,000 sixes during his 99 innings for King's XI Punjab, was fined 10 percent of his match fee for a "code of conduct" violation, said an Indian Premier League statement.

West Indies batsman Chris Gayle has been fined for throwing his bat in frustration after missing out on a record-extending seventh IPL century by one run. The 41-year-old, who became the first batsman in Twenty20 history to hit 1,000 sixes during his 99 innings for King's XI Punjab, was fined 10 percent of his match fee for a "code of conduct" violation, said an Indian Premier League statement. "Mr Gayle admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction," it added. The statement did not give details of his action, but throwing bats and other equipment normally comes under this offence. The left-hander was bowled in the final over by Rajasthan Royals' Jofra Archer after his 66-ball blitz that included eight sixes. Gayle then flung his bat, which hit the ground and bounced away. He appeared to apologise to the umpire before walking off. Punjab went down by seven wickets to the Royals and must win their final game on Sunday to stand a chance of reaching the IPL playoffs. Gayle has scored three half-centuries in six innings this year for Punjab, who are fourth in the eight-team table.

Chris Gayle fined for flinging bat after missing IPL century

Sunrisers Hyderabad jump on the fourth position after beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets leaving Virat and Co. in a sticky position.&nbsp;

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RCB need a desperate win against DC to qualify for the play-offs as their NRR dropped below KXIP's.&nbsp;

Sunrisers decision to bowl first paid-off as SRH bowlers managed to restrict RCB to 120 by the end of 20 overs. Sandeep Sharma and Jason Holder scalped two wickets apiece including Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal's. However, the best bowler for SRH was Natarajan who choked the RCB innings after conceding just 11 runs and getting Sundar's wicket.

SRH tread very carefully this time as they did not want to repeat the same mistake as their previous match against KXIP. Despite David Warner's early dismissal, a 50-run partnership between Manish Pandey and Wriddhiman Saha landed a fatal blow to RCB's hopes. Jason Holder's cameo (26 runs off 10 balls) helped Sunrisers get over the line. SRH chased the target with 23 balls to spare.&nbsp;

Sandeep Sharma was adjudged the Player of the Match for his bowling performance.&nbsp;

Sunrisers Hyderabad jump on the fourth position after beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets leaving Virat and Co. in a sticky position. Also read: Mumbai Indians complete dominating win against Delhi Capitals RCB need a desperate win against DC to qualify for the play-offs as their NRR dropped below KXIP's.

Sunrisers Hyderabad jump on the fourth position after beating Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets leaving Virat and Co. in a sticky position. Also read: Mumbai Indians complete dominating win against Delhi Capitals RCB need a desperate win against DC to qualify for the play-offs as their NRR dropped below KXIP's. Sunrisers decision to bowl first paid-off as SRH bowlers managed to restrict RCB to 120 by the end of 20 overs. Sandeep Sharma and Jason Holder scalped two wickets apiece including Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal's. However, the best bowler for SRH was Natarajan who choked the RCB innings after conceding just 11 runs and getting Sundar's wicket. SRH tread very carefully this time as they did not want to repeat the same mistake as their previous match against KXIP. Despite David Warner's early dismissal, a 50-run partnership between Manish Pandey and Wriddhiman Saha landed a fatal blow to RCB's hopes. Jason Holder's cameo (26 runs off 10 balls) helped Sunrisers get over the line. SRH chased the target with 23 balls to spare. Sandeep Sharma was adjudged the Player of the Match for his bowling performance.

IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad climb to fourth position after thrashing Royal Challengers Bangalore by 5 wickets

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma has missed out on the fourth consecutive game in the on-going IPL after suffering a hamstring injury during MI’s match against KXIP earlier this month.&nbsp;

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Despite skipper's absence, Mumbai has dominated the season and is the only team to qualify this season. After a thumping victory over Delhi Capitals, their interim captain Pollard gave a major update on Sharma's injury.&nbsp;

"Rohit is getting better and he’s getting there. Hopefully he’ll be back soon, we’re excited," Pollard said at the post-match presentation ceremony.

Earlier, BCCI had given an update on the current situation surrounding Rohit and his injury.

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"Rohit will be assessed tomorrow and a call will be taken after that on whether he is good to go. As is the case with hamstring injuries, the real challenge is the sprints and the acceleration and deceleration process will be the focus to understand if he has recovered fully or will need a little more time," the functionary told news agency ANI.

The functionary explained, in a hamstring injury, which isn’t a Grade II tear, a player can walk or even play normal shots but the problem is during quick sprints and running between the wickets.

"See, when you have a hamstring injury which isn't a Grade II tear, you wouldn't have a problem walking or playing normal shots. The area of concern is quick sprints or as you say running between the wickets.

"The hamstring muscles come into play when a person needs to suddenly run a quick single or needs to stop fast and turn at the non-striker's end for a double. While you accelerate at the beginning of the sprint, you decelerate when you need to stop and turn.

This is when the focus is 100 per cent on the functionality of the hamstring muscles. So, if you have recovered completely, you wouldn't have an issue in either acceleration or deceleration."

The Indian team is expected to reach Sydney, Australia on November 12 and Rohit could still cut the all-important tour if he recovers from the injury blow.

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma has missed out on the fourth consecutive game in the on-going IPL after suffering a hamstring injury during MI’s match against KXIP earlier this month.

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma has missed out on the fourth consecutive game in the on-going IPL after suffering a hamstring injury during MI’s match against KXIP earlier this month. Also read: Will Rohit Sharma play in IPL 2020? BCCI official provides injury update Despite skipper's absence, Mumbai has dominated the season and is the only team to qualify this season. After a thumping victory over Delhi Capitals, their interim captain Pollard gave a major update on Sharma's injury. "Rohit is getting better and he’s getting there. Hopefully he’ll be back soon, we’re excited," Pollard said at the post-match presentation ceremony. Earlier, BCCI had given an update on the current situation surrounding Rohit and his injury. Also read: IPL 2020: Ishan steals the show as Mumbai Indians complete dominating win against Delhi Capitals "Rohit will be assessed tomorrow and a call will be taken after that on whether he is good to go. As is the case with hamstring injuries, the real challenge is the sprints and the acceleration and deceleration process will be the focus to understand if he has recovered fully or will need a little more time," the functionary told news agency ANI. The functionary explained, in a hamstring injury, which isn’t a Grade II tear, a player can walk or even play normal shots but the problem is during quick sprints and running between the wickets. "See, when you have a hamstring injury which isn't a Grade II tear, you wouldn't have a problem walking or playing normal shots. The area of concern is quick sprints or as you say running between the wickets. "The hamstring muscles come into play when a person needs to suddenly run a quick single or needs to stop fast and turn at the non-striker's end for a double. While you accelerate at the beginning of the sprint, you decelerate when you need to stop and turn. This is when the focus is 100 per cent on the functionality of the hamstring muscles. So, if you have recovered completely, you wouldn't have an issue in either acceleration or deceleration." The Indian team is expected to reach Sydney, Australia on November 12 and Rohit could still cut the all-important tour if he recovers from the injury blow.

'We’re excited': Kieron Pollard gives a major update on Rohit Sharma's injury

Mumbai Indians on Saturday defeated Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium by 9 wickets as they continue their dominating run in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. This was Delhi Capitals’ third consecutive defeat in the tournament and are yet to qualify for the playoffs. Delhi Capitals managed to post just 110 runs in 20 overs and it turned out to be a cakewalk for Mumbai Indians as they reached the total in just 14.2 overs.

With the win, Mumbai Indians have now 18 points to their name and are sitting comfortably at the top of IPL 2020 table.

Bowling first in Dubai, Mumbai Indians bowlers wreaked havoc with the new ball and sent the openers packing soon. While Shikhar Dhawan scored yet another duck, Prithvi Shaw continued his horror run and was dismissed for 10 by Trent Boult.&nbsp;

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<h2>First win in six IPL games for MI in Dubai</h2>

<ul>
	<li>Lost by 7 wkts vs RCB, 2014</li>
	<li>Lost by 7 wkts vs CSK, 2014</li>
	<li>Lost by 15 runs vs SRH, 2014</li>
	<li>Lost Super Over vs RCB, 2020</li>
	<li>Lost Super Over vs KXIP, 2020</li>
	<li>Won by 9 wkts vs DC, 2020</li>
</ul>

Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant tried stitching a partnership but fell short as the duo was also dismissed by Rahul Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah respectively. All of Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Harshal Patel all failed with the bat with scores of 2, 11 and 5 respectively as they just managed to post 110/9 in 20 overs.

Mumbai Indians openers Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan started in front foot and dominated the proceedings from the word go. Even after de Kock departed following a quick-fire start, Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav continued to hurt Delhi Capitals bowlers. While QDK posted 26 off 28, Kishan stole the show with an unbeaten 72 off 47 to guide MI to a thumping nine-wicket win over DC. 
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Mumbai Indians on Saturday defeated Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium by 9 wickets as they continue their dominating run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020.

Mumbai Indians on Saturday defeated Delhi Capitals at the Dubai International Stadium by 9 wickets as they continue their dominating run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. This was Delhi Capitals’ third consecutive defeat in the tournament and are yet to qualify for the playoffs. Delhi Capitals managed to post just 110 runs in 20 overs and it turned out to be a cakewalk for Mumbai Indians as they reached the total in just 14.2 overs. With the win, Mumbai Indians have now 18 points to their name and are sitting comfortably at the top of IPL 2020 table. Bowling first in Dubai, Mumbai Indians bowlers wreaked havoc with the new ball and sent the openers packing soon. While Shikhar Dhawan scored yet another duck, Prithvi Shaw continued his horror run and was dismissed for 10 by Trent Boult. ALSO READ: Will Rohit Sharma play in IPL 2020? BCCI official provides injury update First win in six IPL games for MI in Dubai Lost by 7 wkts vs RCB, 2014 Lost by 7 wkts vs CSK, 2014 Lost by 15 runs vs SRH, 2014 Lost Super Over vs RCB, 2020 Lost Super Over vs KXIP, 2020 Won by 9 wkts vs DC, 2020 Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant tried stitching a partnership but fell short as the duo was also dismissed by Rahul Chahar and Jasprit Bumrah respectively. All of Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Harshal Patel all failed with the bat with scores of 2, 11 and 5 respectively as they just managed to post 110/9 in 20 overs. Mumbai Indians openers Quinton de Kock and Ishan Kishan started in front foot and dominated the proceedings from the word go. Even after de Kock departed following a quick-fire start, Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav continued to hurt Delhi Capitals bowlers. While QDK posted 26 off 28, Kishan stole the show with an unbeaten 72 off 47 to guide MI to a thumping nine-wicket win over DC.

IPL 2020: Ishan steals the show as Mumbai Indians complete dominating win against Delhi Capitals

Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 52nd match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. It will be a crucial clash to determine the play-off positions in the league.

Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 52nd match of IPL 2020 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. It will be a crucial clash to determine the play-off positions in the league. Also read: IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals peaking at the right time, reckons captain Steve Smith Royal Challengers Bangalore have had a good run in this year's Indian Premier League. RCB sit on the second spot in the points table and are just one win away from a confirmed play-off spot. Virat and Co. were beaten by Mumbai Indians recently and will want to get back to winning ways. This a must-win fixture for the Sunrisers to stay in the race for play-offs. If they win this match, they will dethrone Punjab from the fourth position and will be on the fourth spot due to better NRR. Sunrisers have had an inconsistent run in this year's IPL. They are second-last in the points table with 5 wins and 7 losses. Probable XI: RCB: Devdutt Padikkal, Joshua Philippe, Virat Kohli (c), AB de Villiers (wk), Gurkeerat Mann, Washington Sundar, Chris Morris, Isuru Udana/Adam Zampa, Shahbaz Ahmed/Navdeep Saini/Umesh Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal SRH: David Warner (c), Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Manish Pandey, Kane Williamson, Abdul Samad, Vijay Shankar/Abhishek Sharma, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Sandeep Sharma, Shahbaz Nadeem/Khaleel Ahmed, T. Natarajan

IPL 2020: David Warner's Sunrisers take on Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers for a playoff spot

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has missed three games for his franchise in the ongoing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a> owing to a hamstring injury. While Rohit hasn’t been ruled out of IPL 2020, he was not picked in any of India’s squad for the upcoming Australian tour.

While plenty of questions have been raised on Rohit’s fitness dilemma, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) functionary has given an update on the current situation surrounding Rohit and his injury.

"Rohit will be assessed tomorrow and a call will be taken after that on whether he is good to go. As is the case with hamstring injuries, the real challenge is the sprints and the acceleration and deceleration process will be the focus to understand if he has recovered fully or will need a little more time," the functionary told news agency ANI.

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While Rohit has suffered a hamstring injury, whether it is serious or not remains a mystery. Rohit continues to train with the Mumbai Indians team and is being treated by MI’s medical team in the UAE.

The functionary explained, in a hamstring injury, which isn’t a Grade II tear, a player can walk or even play normal shots but the problem is during quick sprints and running between the wickets.

"See, when you have a hamstring injury which isn't a Grade II tear, you wouldn't have a problem walking or playing normal shots. The area of concern is quick sprints or as you say running between the wickets.

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"The hamstring muscles come into play when a person needs to suddenly run a quick single or needs to stop fast and turn at the non-striker's end for a double. While you accelerate at the beginning of the sprint, you decelerate when you need to stop and turn.

This is when the focus is 100 per cent on the functionality of the hamstring muscles. So, if you have recovered completely, you wouldn't have an issue in either acceleration or deceleration."

The Indian team is expected to reach Sydney, Australia on November 12 and Rohit could still make the cut of the all-important tour if he recovers from the injury blow. 
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Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has missed three games for his franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 owing to a hamstring injury. While Rohit hasn’t been ruled out of IPL 2020, he was not picked in any of India’s squad for the upcoming Australian tour.

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has missed three games for his franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020 owing to a hamstring injury. While Rohit hasn’t been ruled out of IPL 2020, he was not picked in any of India’s squad for the upcoming Australian tour. While plenty of questions have been raised on Rohit’s fitness dilemma, a Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) functionary has given an update on the current situation surrounding Rohit and his injury. "Rohit will be assessed tomorrow and a call will be taken after that on whether he is good to go. As is the case with hamstring injuries, the real challenge is the sprints and the acceleration and deceleration process will be the focus to understand if he has recovered fully or will need a little more time," the functionary told news agency ANI. ALSO READ: Chris Gayle fined for flinging bat after missing IPL century While Rohit has suffered a hamstring injury, whether it is serious or not remains a mystery. Rohit continues to train with the Mumbai Indians team and is being treated by MI’s medical team in the UAE. The functionary explained, in a hamstring injury, which isn’t a Grade II tear, a player can walk or even play normal shots but the problem is during quick sprints and running between the wickets. "See, when you have a hamstring injury which isn't a Grade II tear, you wouldn't have a problem walking or playing normal shots. The area of concern is quick sprints or as you say running between the wickets. ALSO READ: Let's talk about Suryakumar Yadav "The hamstring muscles come into play when a person needs to suddenly run a quick single or needs to stop fast and turn at the non-striker's end for a double. While you accelerate at the beginning of the sprint, you decelerate when you need to stop and turn. This is when the focus is 100 per cent on the functionality of the hamstring muscles. So, if you have recovered completely, you wouldn't have an issue in either acceleration or deceleration." The Indian team is expected to reach Sydney, Australia on November 12 and Rohit could still make the cut of the all-important tour if he recovers from the injury blow.

Will Rohit Sharma play in IPL 2020? BCCI official provides injury update

Delhi Capitals are set to take on Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Stadium as the action continues in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>. Both DC and MI are fighting for the top 2 spots in the playoff race and ahead of the match, both the teams are placed in the table with 14 points each.&nbsp;

However, due to the tightly-contested IPL 2020, neither of DC nor MI have secured their playoff spot yet. After the match, the qualification scenario will be clearer for the winning team. Win the match and secure the playoff spot, the situation is clear for both MI and DC.

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The Dubai pitch has somewhat slowed down in the second phase of IPL 2020 and not many runs are expected from the match. But given the firepower in both DC and MI’s batting line-up, any score is possible if the batters get going in the afternoon match in Dubai.

<h2>DC vs MI: Head-to-head stats</h2>

Talking about head-to-head clashes between DC and MI, Delhi Capitals have won 12 matches with Mumbai Indians having a slight edge with 13 wins. However, in the UAE both the teams have come victorious against each other once. In the last five matches, Delhi Capitals have won three matches while Mumbai Indians have managed to win the other two.

<h2>DC vs MI, IPL 2020 Squads:</h2>

Mumbai Indians Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard(c), James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhawal Kulkarni, Aditya Tare, Rohit Sharma, Mitchell McClenaghan, Chris Lynn, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai

Delhi Capitals Squad: Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Ravichandran Ashwin, Tushar Deshpande, Anrich Nortje, Harshal Patel, Mohit Sharma, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Praveen Dubey, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Prithvi Shaw, Daniel Sams, Lalit Yadav

Delhi Capitals are set to take on Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Stadium as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Both DC and MI are fighting for the top 2 spots in the playoff race and ahead of the match, both the teams are placed in the table with 14 points each.

Delhi Capitals are set to take on Mumbai Indians at the Dubai International Stadium as the action continues in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Both DC and MI are fighting for the top 2 spots in the playoff race and ahead of the match, both the teams are placed in the table with 14 points each. However, due to the tightly-contested IPL 2020, neither of DC nor MI have secured their playoff spot yet. After the match, the qualification scenario will be clearer for the winning team. Win the match and secure the playoff spot, the situation is clear for both MI and DC. ALSO READ: Chris Gayle fined for flinging bat after missing IPL century The Dubai pitch has somewhat slowed down in the second phase of IPL 2020 and not many runs are expected from the match. But given the firepower in both DC and MI’s batting line-up, any score is possible if the batters get going in the afternoon match in Dubai. DC vs MI: Head-to-head stats Talking about head-to-head clashes between DC and MI, Delhi Capitals have won 12 matches with Mumbai Indians having a slight edge with 13 wins. However, in the UAE both the teams have come victorious against each other once. In the last five matches, Delhi Capitals have won three matches while Mumbai Indians have managed to win the other two. DC vs MI, IPL 2020 Squads: Mumbai Indians Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Saurabh Tiwary, Krunal Pandya, Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard(c), James Pattinson, Rahul Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Dhawal Kulkarni, Aditya Tare, Rohit Sharma, Mitchell McClenaghan, Chris Lynn, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Mohsin Khan, Sherfane Rutherford, Digvijay Deshmukh, Prince Balwant Rai Delhi Capitals Squad: Ajinkya Rahane, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Shimron Hetmyer, Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Ravichandran Ashwin, Tushar Deshpande, Anrich Nortje, Harshal Patel, Mohit Sharma, Alex Carey, Avesh Khan, Praveen Dubey, Sandeep Lamichhane, Keemo Paul, Prithvi Shaw, Daniel Sams, Lalit Yadav

IPL 2020, DC vs MI Preview: Winner to take playoff qualification spot

The batting unit of Rajasthan Royals fired collectively to provide them with their second-straight win in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/ipl">Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020</a>, against Kings XI Punjab on Friday, as the action continued in the T20 tournament. In what was a must-win match for RR, the Steve Smith-led outfit bagged the win with seven wickets in hand and 15 deliveries to spare.

After the crucial win, RR captain Smith said that they are peaking at the right time while adding it was nice to get over the line early as it helps the net run-rate.

“Couple of games tomorrow [on Saturday], we will be watching them closely and then will be good to go day after,” Smith said in the post-match interview.

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However, Smith conceded that a couple of wins in between the tournament would have helped Rajasthan Royals’ cause as he said the team have ebbed and flowed during the course of the tournament thus far.&nbsp;

“We have sort of ebbed and flowed through the tournament. But it would have been great to win a few in the middle. But it is about peaking at the right time. We still need to do our bit. It’s nice to get over the line comfortably. It helps the net run rate,” Smith said.

Whereas Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul said the dew didn’t help KXIP while making batting easier for RR in the second innings.

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“It was a horrible toss to lose to be honest. It did get very easy to bat later on. There was a lot of dew in the second half and that made it a bit tough for the bowlers to grip the ball. When you're operating with two leg spinners like we are, it does make things difficult,” KL Rahul said.

“Don't think we bowled that badly but need to operate better with the wet ball. The dew has been unpredictable this season. You can't prepare for it but need to adapt to it,” the skipper added. 
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The batting unit of Rajasthan Royals fired collectively to provide them with their second-straight win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, against Kings XI Punjab on Friday, as the action continued in the T20 tournament.

The batting unit of Rajasthan Royals fired collectively to provide them with their second-straight win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020, against Kings XI Punjab on Friday, as the action continued in the T20 tournament. In what was a must-win match for RR, the Steve Smith-led outfit bagged the win with seven wickets in hand and 15 deliveries to spare. After the crucial win, RR captain Smith said that they are peaking at the right time while adding it was nice to get over the line early as it helps the net run-rate. “Couple of games tomorrow [on Saturday], we will be watching them closely and then will be good to go day after,” Smith said in the post-match interview. ALSO READ: Chris Gayle fined for flinging bat after missing IPL century However, Smith conceded that a couple of wins in between the tournament would have helped Rajasthan Royals’ cause as he said the team have ebbed and flowed during the course of the tournament thus far. “We have sort of ebbed and flowed through the tournament. But it would have been great to win a few in the middle. But it is about peaking at the right time. We still need to do our bit. It’s nice to get over the line comfortably. It helps the net run rate,” Smith said. Whereas Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul said the dew didn’t help KXIP while making batting easier for RR in the second innings. ALSO READ: Chris Gayle becomes first player to smash 1000 sixes in T20 cricket “It was a horrible toss to lose to be honest. It did get very easy to bat later on. There was a lot of dew in the second half and that made it a bit tough for the bowlers to grip the ball. When you're operating with two leg spinners like we are, it does make things difficult,” KL Rahul said. “Don't think we bowled that badly but need to operate better with the wet ball. The dew has been unpredictable this season. You can't prepare for it but need to adapt to it,” the skipper added.

IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals peaking at the right time, reckons captain Steve Smith

Ravindra Jadeja hit the last two balls for six to secure a tense morale-boosting win for Chennai Super Kings over Kolkata Knight Riders that only helped their old rivals Mumbai Indians.

The six-wicket victory for Chennai, who have failed to qualify for the IPL playoffs for the first time, meant that reigning champions Mumbai were first to claim one of the four playoff places in this year's tournament.

Nitish Rana hit 87 and Dinesh Karthik helped out with 21 from 10 balls as Kolkata made 172-5 off their 20 overs in Dubai.

Chennai made a slow start, needing 72 from Ruturaj Gaikwad, one of the young players that captain M.S. Dhoni is relying on to rejuvenate the ailing three-time champions, to keep them in the game.

Dhoni went for one run and India allrounder Jadeja came in with his side needing 33 off 16 balls.

With 10 required off the final over, Kamlesh Nagarkoti gave away only three runs off the first four balls but Jadeja then smashed two big sixes to take Chennai to 178-4 and victory.

"He has been the only batsman in our team who has taken the job of scoring in the last few overs," Dhoni said in a tribute to Jadeja, a rare performer in a disappointing season for big-spending Chennai.

Defeat for Kolkata meant Eoin Morgan's side need near rivals Rajasthan Royals and King's XI Punjab to lose games if they are to qualify.

Ravindra Jadeja hit the last two balls for six to secure a tense morale-boosting win for Chennai Super Kings over Kolkata Knight Riders that only helped their old rivals Mumbai Indians.

Ravindra Jadeja hit the last two balls for six to secure a tense morale-boosting win for Chennai Super Kings over Kolkata Knight Riders that only helped their old rivals Mumbai Indians. The six-wicket victory for Chennai, who have failed to qualify for the IPL playoffs for the first time, meant that reigning champions Mumbai were first to claim one of the four playoff places in this year's tournament. Nitish Rana hit 87 and Dinesh Karthik helped out with 21 from 10 balls as Kolkata made 172-5 off their 20 overs in Dubai. Chennai made a slow start, needing 72 from Ruturaj Gaikwad, one of the young players that captain M.S. Dhoni is relying on to rejuvenate the ailing three-time champions, to keep them in the game. Dhoni went for one run and India allrounder Jadeja came in with his side needing 33 off 16 balls. With 10 required off the final over, Kamlesh Nagarkoti gave away only three runs off the first four balls but Jadeja then smashed two big sixes to take Chennai to 178-4 and victory. "He has been the only batsman in our team who has taken the job of scoring in the last few overs," Dhoni said in a tribute to Jadeja, a rare performer in a disappointing season for big-spending Chennai. Defeat for Kolkata meant Eoin Morgan's side need near rivals Rajasthan Royals and King's XI Punjab to lose games if they are to qualify.

IPL 2020: Jadeja's final fireworks help Chennai to thrilling IPL win

Rajasthan Royals end Kings XI Punjab's dream run after beating them by 7 wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the 50th match of IPL 2020.&nbsp;

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Royals won the toss and chose to bowl first. KXIP lost Mandeep in the first over itself. However, a 120-run partnership between KL Rahul and Chris Gayle brought KXIP back in the game. Gayle's blistering 99-run knock powered Punjab to a respectable 185 at the end of the innings.&nbsp;

Royals, on the other hand, started the chase on a high with Stokes smashing a half-century in the powerplay itself. Samson continued Stokes' on-slaught after Englishman's dismissal. KXIP bowlers were no match for RR batsmen and they repeated the same mistakes in Sharjah. Buttler and Smith's partnership landed a final blow to KXIP.&nbsp;

Despite this loss, KXIP stay&nbsp;on the fourth spot. But RR climb to fifth spot&nbsp;and close into the play-off spot.&nbsp;

Gayle's knock went in vain as he became the first cricketer in T20 history to smash 1000 sixes in the shortest format.

The Universe Boss smashed 8 sixes in his blistering knock against the Royals and saved the day for KXIP.&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals end Kings XI Punjab's dream run after beating them by 7 wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the 50th match of IPL 2020. Also read: Chris Gayle becomes first player to smash 1000 sixes in T20 cricket Royals won the toss and chose to bowl first.

Rajasthan Royals end Kings XI Punjab's dream run after beating them by 7 wickets at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in the 50th match of IPL 2020. Also read: Chris Gayle becomes first player to smash 1000 sixes in T20 cricket Royals won the toss and chose to bowl first. KXIP lost Mandeep in the first over itself. However, a 120-run partnership between KL Rahul and Chris Gayle brought KXIP back in the game. Gayle's blistering 99-run knock powered Punjab to a respectable 185 at the end of the innings. Royals, on the other hand, started the chase on a high with Stokes smashing a half-century in the powerplay itself. Samson continued Stokes' on-slaught after Englishman's dismissal. KXIP bowlers were no match for RR batsmen and they repeated the same mistakes in Sharjah. Buttler and Smith's partnership landed a final blow to KXIP. Despite this loss, KXIP stay on the fourth spot. But RR climb to fifth spot and close into the play-off spot. Gayle's knock went in vain as he became the first cricketer in T20 history to smash 1000 sixes in the shortest format. The Universe Boss smashed 8 sixes in his blistering knock against the Royals and saved the day for KXIP.

IPL 2020: Rajasthan Royals end Kings XI Punjab's winning streak after beating them by 7 wickets

Chris Gayle becomes the first cricketer in T20 history to smash 1000 sixes in the shortest format. The West Indian achieved this feat in an Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals.&nbsp;

The Universe Boss smashed 8 sixes in his blistering knock against the Royals and saved the day for KXIP.&nbsp;

1000 - Chris Gayle*&nbsp; 
690 - Kieron Pollard 
485 - Brendon McCullum 
467 - Shane Watson 
447 - Andre Russell 
417 - AB de Villiers

Gayle smashed 99 runs off 63 balls which included 8 mammoth sixes powered Kings XI Punjab to 185. He was actually dropped twice which proved costly for Rajasthan.&nbsp;

The 41-year-old was benched for the first half of the tournament and now is among the front-runners with most sixes by player.

Chris Gayle becomes the first cricketer in T20 history to smash 1000 sixes in the shortest format. The West Indian achieved this feat in an Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals.

Chris Gayle becomes the first cricketer in T20 history to smash 1000 sixes in the shortest format. The West Indian achieved this feat in an Indian Premier League match against Rajasthan Royals. The Universe Boss smashed 8 sixes in his blistering knock against the Royals and saved the day for KXIP. 1000 - Chris Gayle* 690 - Kieron Pollard 485 - Brendon McCullum 467 - Shane Watson 447 - Andre Russell 417 - AB de Villiers Gayle smashed 99 runs off 63 balls which included 8 mammoth sixes powered Kings XI Punjab to 185. He was actually dropped twice which proved costly for Rajasthan. The 41-year-old was benched for the first half of the tournament and now is among the front-runners with most sixes by player.

Chris Gayle becomes first player to smash 1000 sixes in T20 cricket

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