Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been enjoying a tremendous run under new captain Faf du Plessis in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With four wins so far in their first six matches, RCB are currently placed at the fourth spot on the points table and have seen a number of players step up to produce match-winning performances for the team.

While Dinesh Karthik has been exceptional with the bat as a finisher, the likes of Harashal Patel and Josh Hazlewood have done well in the pace department. Sri Lankan spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has also weaved his magic with the ball and has been among the wickets for the Du Plessis-led side.

Talking about RCB's brilliant run in the season so far, fast bowler Harshal Patel spoke about the great atmosphere in the team ahead of his side's clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 19). The pacer said it has been good to see almost every player contributing towards the team's success so far this season.

"The mood is very good in the team. It's a team sport and in all our six games different individuals have stepped up with DK as an exception, he has played well every game. Very good to see everyone contributing," Harshal said ahead of RCB's clash against LSG on Tuesday.

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Harshal was also asked to point out the difference between the captaincy styles of former skipper Virat Kohli and current captain Du Plessis. Kohli had stepped down as RCB captain following the conclusion of IPL 2021 last year and was replaced by Du Plessis ahead of the start of the ongoing season.

Explaining the difference between the duo in terms of their captaincy styles, Harshal said Kohli is aggressive while Du Plessis is a bit calm. "Virat is energetic and Faf is slightly calm, but the philosophy of the leadership is the seam. They both lead by example and they keep backing the players no matter what and the focus is always on the process," said Harshal.

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RCB rode on skipper Du Plessis' 96 off 64 balls to post a strong total of 181/6 in 20 overs in their clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuessday. RCB will be looking to successfully defend the total and continue their winning momentum this season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been enjoying a tremendous run under new captain Faf du Plessis in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With four wins so far in their first six matches, RCB are currently placed at the fourth spot on the points table and have seen a number of players step up to produce match-winning performances for the team.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been enjoying a tremendous run under new captain Faf du Plessis in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With four wins so far in their first six matches, RCB are currently placed at the fourth spot on the points table and have seen a number of players step up to produce match-winning performances for the team. While Dinesh Karthik has been exceptional with the bat as a finisher, the likes of Harashal Patel and Josh Hazlewood have done well in the pace department. Sri Lankan spin all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga has also weaved his magic with the ball and has been among the wickets for the Du Plessis-led side. Talking about RCB's brilliant run in the season so far, fast bowler Harshal Patel spoke about the great atmosphere in the team ahead of his side's clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (April 19). The pacer said it has been good to see almost every player contributing towards the team's success so far this season. "The mood is very good in the team. It's a team sport and in all our six games different individuals have stepped up with DK as an exception, he has played well every game. Very good to see everyone contributing," Harshal said ahead of RCB's clash against LSG on Tuesday. Also Read: WATCH: Virat Kohli bags Golden Duck against LSG as Chameera picks 2 wickets in 2 balls Harshal was also asked to point out the difference between the captaincy styles of former skipper Virat Kohli and current captain Du Plessis. Kohli had stepped down as RCB captain following the conclusion of IPL 2021 last year and was replaced by Du Plessis ahead of the start of the ongoing season. Explaining the difference between the duo in terms of their captaincy styles, Harshal said Kohli is aggressive while Du Plessis is a bit calm. "Virat is energetic and Faf is slightly calm, but the philosophy of the leadership is the seam. They both lead by example and they keep backing the players no matter what and the focus is always on the process," said Harshal. Also Read: Makes me feel like I want to go back and play: AB de Villiers lavishes praise on RCB sensation Karthik RCB rode on skipper Du Plessis' 96 off 64 balls to post a strong total of 181/6 in 20 overs in their clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Tuessday. RCB will be looking to successfully defend the total and continue their winning momentum this season.

IPL 2022: RCB pacer Harshal Patel explains difference between Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis' captaincy style

While many youngsters have performed in IPL 2022 so far, 36-year-old Dinesh Karthik has surely set the stage on fire with his fireworks with the bat for the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).&nbsp;

Batting lower down the order, DK has played the rescue act on several occasions for the RCB camp and even finished games in style. So far, he has had scores of&nbsp;32* (14), 14* (7), 44* (23), 7* (2), 34 (14) and 66* (34). Thus, the right-hander has been dismissed only once in the ongoing 15th season and is making a strong claim to be in the scheme of things for Team India with regard to this year's T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia.

Seeing his miraculous form, former RCB superstar AB de Villiers couldn't help but lavish huge praise on DK. Before DK, ABD had fulfilled the role of a finisher for Bengaluru over the years and feels ecstatic seeing Karthik take over the mantle in style. "The form he is at this moment and he has already won RCB 2-3 games. He looks like he is in the form of his life. I don't know where that comes from because he hasn't played a lot of cricket. But man, he looks in good form and he plays around the wicket 360 degrees. He almost makes me feel like I want to go back and play some cricket again, watching him play. He gets me excited, plays under pressure in the middle order and he's got a lot of experience and if he keeps his form up there is a good chance that RCB are going a long way up," de Villiers told&nbsp;VUSport Streaming.

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“I was incredibly surprised and I didn't expect it. I have always known that he is a very capable player, a nitty-gritty kind of a guy. He likes the high-pressure situations and he's a busy player at the wicket. But he hasn't played a lot of cricket. The last time I saw him before IPL he was commentating in the UK (during WTC final, India tour of England and The Hundred). He wasn't playing a lot of domestic cricket and I thought he is possibly at the end of his career finishing. But he surprised us all I think with the intent and energy," de Villiers added.

<section>Meanwhile, Karthik has made it clear that while he wants to do well for RCB, his bigger goal is getting back to the Indian team in order to represent the Men in Blue in the forthcoming T20 WC. After his match-winning knock versus Delhi Capitals (DC), on Saturday (April 16), he told at the post-match presentation, "I must admit that I have a bigger goal. I have been working really hard. My aim is to do something special for the country. This is part of my journey. I have been trying everything to be a part of the Indian team."</section>
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While many youngsters have performed in IPL 2022 so far, 36-year-old Dinesh Karthik has surely set the stage on fire with his fireworks with the bat for the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

While many youngsters have performed in IPL 2022 so far, 36-year-old Dinesh Karthik has surely set the stage on fire with his fireworks with the bat for the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Batting lower down the order, DK has played the rescue act on several occasions for the RCB camp and even finished games in style. So far, he has had scores of 32* (14), 14* (7), 44* (23), 7* (2), 34 (14) and 66* (34). Thus, the right-hander has been dismissed only once in the ongoing 15th season and is making a strong claim to be in the scheme of things for Team India with regard to this year's T20 World Cup, to be held in Australia. Seeing his miraculous form, former RCB superstar AB de Villiers couldn't help but lavish huge praise on DK. Before DK, ABD had fulfilled the role of a finisher for Bengaluru over the years and feels ecstatic seeing Karthik take over the mantle in style. "The form he is at this moment and he has already won RCB 2-3 games. He looks like he is in the form of his life. I don't know where that comes from because he hasn't played a lot of cricket. But man, he looks in good form and he plays around the wicket 360 degrees. He almost makes me feel like I want to go back and play some cricket again, watching him play. He gets me excited, plays under pressure in the middle order and he's got a lot of experience and if he keeps his form up there is a good chance that RCB are going a long way up," de Villiers told VUSport Streaming. ALSO READ | WATCH: Virat Kohli bags Golden Duck against LSG as Dushmantha Chameera picks 2 wickets in 2 balls “I was incredibly surprised and I didn't expect it. I have always known that he is a very capable player, a nitty-gritty kind of a guy. He likes the high-pressure situations and he's a busy player at the wicket. But he hasn't played a lot of cricket. The last time I saw him before IPL he was commentating in the UK (during WTC final, India tour of England and The Hundred). He wasn't playing a lot of domestic cricket and I thought he is possibly at the end of his career finishing. But he surprised us all I think with the intent and energy," de Villiers added. Meanwhile, Karthik has made it clear that while he wants to do well for RCB, his bigger goal is getting back to the Indian team in order to represent the Men in Blue in the forthcoming T20 WC. After his match-winning knock versus Delhi Capitals (DC), on Saturday (April 16), he told at the post-match presentation, "I must admit that I have a bigger goal. I have been working really hard. My aim is to do something special for the country. This is part of my journey. I have been trying everything to be a part of the Indian team."

Makes me feel like I want to go back and play: AB de Villiers lavishes praise on RCB sensation Dinesh Karthik

There were plenty of top performers in Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clash in match 30 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 18) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. While Jos Buttler's 103 and rapid knocks from skipper Sanju Samson-Shimron Hetmyer set it up for RR as they posted 217-5, after being asked to bat first, Yuzvendra Chahal's five-fer and&nbsp;Obed McCoy's twin strikes helped Rajasthan beat KKR by seven runs in a high-scoring thriller.

Apart from Chahal, Buttler and the likes, R Ashwin also contributed to RR's famous win over KKR. While Ashwin returned with 4-0-38-1, he accounted for the wicket of danger man Andre Russell. The West Indian came out to bat at No. 5 with more than six overs left in KKR's run-chase. With skipper Shreyas Iyer going well from the other end, Russell could've easily completed the run-chase with a few overs to spare had he got his eye in.

Nonetheless, Samson decided to end Ashwin's spell by making him bowl the 14th over as the wily off-spinner aimed to send off&nbsp;Russell. The 35-year-old succeeded and bamboozled the all-rounder for a golden duck. Here's the magical delivery from Ashwin which led to Russell's dismissal and spun RR back into the contest:

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Highlighting Ashwin's contribution to RR's win over KKR, captain Samson said in the post-match presentation, "I think I don’t need to talk much about Chahal and Buttler. Their performances are there for the world to see. We are lucky to have great players. Special mention to (Ravichandran) Ashwin for his delivery to (Andre) Russell."

With a victory over KKR, RR have now moved to the second spot in the overall standings with 8 points under their belt.

There were plenty of top performers in Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clash in match 30 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 18) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

There were plenty of top performers in Rajasthan Royals (RR) - Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clash in match 30 of IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (April 18) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. While Jos Buttler's 103 and rapid knocks from skipper Sanju Samson-Shimron Hetmyer set it up for RR as they posted 217-5, after being asked to bat first, Yuzvendra Chahal's five-fer and Obed McCoy's twin strikes helped Rajasthan beat KKR by seven runs in a high-scoring thriller. Apart from Chahal, Buttler and the likes, R Ashwin also contributed to RR's famous win over KKR. While Ashwin returned with 4-0-38-1, he accounted for the wicket of danger man Andre Russell. The West Indian came out to bat at No. 5 with more than six overs left in KKR's run-chase. With skipper Shreyas Iyer going well from the other end, Russell could've easily completed the run-chase with a few overs to spare had he got his eye in. Nonetheless, Samson decided to end Ashwin's spell by making him bowl the 14th over as the wily off-spinner aimed to send off Russell. The 35-year-old succeeded and bamboozled the all-rounder for a golden duck. Here's the magical delivery from Ashwin which led to Russell's dismissal and spun RR back into the contest: ALSO READ | 'Yuzvendra Chahal is most experienced....': Lasith Malinga heaps praise on RR star after KKR win What a superb delivery from ashwin to dismiss Andre Russell for a duck and the celebration 🔥🔥#IPL2022 #RRvsKKR pic.twitter.com/GEsewsIls2 — Rahul Choudhary (@Rahulc7official) April 18, 2022 × ALSO READ | Watch: Shreyas Iyer loses cool at Venkatesh Iyer after latter denied a double to KKR skipper vs RR Highlighting Ashwin's contribution to RR's win over KKR, captain Samson said in the post-match presentation, "I think I don’t need to talk much about Chahal and Buttler. Their performances are there for the world to see. We are lucky to have great players. Special mention to (Ravichandran) Ashwin for his delivery to (Andre) Russell." With a victory over KKR, RR have now moved to the second spot in the overall standings with 8 points under their belt.

WATCH: Ravichandran Ashwin bamboozles Andre Russell with a peach of a delivery in RR vs KKR clash

Suryakumar Yadav is now not only one of Mumbai Indians' (MI) most vital players, he has also become an indispensable part of Team India's white-ball sides. SKY had a turnaround ever since he moved back to the MI camp in IPL 2018. From IPL 2018-2020, he was among runs and finally got his chance to make an India debut in early 2021.

Since then, it has been no looking back for the highly-talented SKY. However, he had to see several rejections and also had an epic stare-off with Virat Kohli during MI's face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2020's business end. With both sides squaring off once again in the league stage, on October 28 at Abu Dhabi, SKY's impressive 43-ball 79* propelled MI to an easy five-wicket win over RCB in pursuit of a modest 165.

During SKY's stay in the middle, he was toying with the RCB bowlers with ease and finding the gaps at regular intervals. In order to get into his skin and dent his concentration, senior pro and then RCB captain Kohli stormed towards SKY as the two had an intense stare-off in between overs.&nbsp;

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In an episode on Breakfast With Champions, SKY recalled the whole episode with then India captain Kohli while speaking with&nbsp;host Gaurav Kapur.

"He (Kohli) has a unique style, his energy is of a different level on the ground. That game was so important for both the teams. His sledging was on another level in that match. And I was focused that come what may, I have to win the match for the team, without speaking anything," the stylish right-handed batsman said.

"I was dead scared inside as he walked towards me, both of us were eating chewing gums. There was a voice from inside that was telling me - come what may, you don't have to utter a word, it's a matter of 10 seconds, the next over will begin. My bat fell that time, that helped me, I did not see him till the time the match was over. I was looking down and batting and we have not even discussed the incident ever outside the pitch," he added.

In IPL 2022, MI and RCB have locked horns with each other once so far. Faf du Plessis-led RCB thrashed Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai by seven wickets in chase of 152, despite SKY's belligerent 37-ball 68.

Suryakumar Yadav is now not only one of Mumbai Indians' (MI) most vital players, he has also become an indispensable part of Team India's white-ball sides. SKY had a turnaround ever since he moved back to the MI camp in IPL 2018.

Suryakumar Yadav is now not only one of Mumbai Indians' (MI) most vital players, he has also become an indispensable part of Team India's white-ball sides. SKY had a turnaround ever since he moved back to the MI camp in IPL 2018. From IPL 2018-2020, he was among runs and finally got his chance to make an India debut in early 2021. Since then, it has been no looking back for the highly-talented SKY. However, he had to see several rejections and also had an epic stare-off with Virat Kohli during MI's face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in IPL 2020's business end. With both sides squaring off once again in the league stage, on October 28 at Abu Dhabi, SKY's impressive 43-ball 79* propelled MI to an easy five-wicket win over RCB in pursuit of a modest 165. During SKY's stay in the middle, he was toying with the RCB bowlers with ease and finding the gaps at regular intervals. In order to get into his skin and dent his concentration, senior pro and then RCB captain Kohli stormed towards SKY as the two had an intense stare-off in between overs. ALSO READ | Will Virat Kohli replace Anuj Rawat on top? RCB's predicted playing XI in IPL 2022 clash against LSG In an episode on Breakfast With Champions, SKY recalled the whole episode with then India captain Kohli while speaking with host Gaurav Kapur. "He (Kohli) has a unique style, his energy is of a different level on the ground. That game was so important for both the teams. His sledging was on another level in that match. And I was focused that come what may, I have to win the match for the team, without speaking anything," the stylish right-handed batsman said. "I was dead scared inside as he walked towards me, both of us were eating chewing gums. There was a voice from inside that was telling me - come what may, you don't have to utter a word, it's a matter of 10 seconds, the next over will begin. My bat fell that time, that helped me, I did not see him till the time the match was over. I was looking down and batting and we have not even discussed the incident ever outside the pitch," he added. In IPL 2022, MI and RCB have locked horns with each other once so far. Faf du Plessis-led RCB thrashed Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai by seven wickets in chase of 152, despite SKY's belligerent 37-ball 68.

I was dead scared inside: Suryakumar Yadav recalls epic stare-off with Virat Kohli in IPL 2020

Match 31 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (April 19).&nbsp;

Both sides are coming into this game on the back of a win in their respective last encounter. As a result, both LSG and RCB are in the top-4&nbsp;in the points table. Talking about the Lucknow franchise, the debutant side stretched Mumbai Indians' (MI) winless streak to six games by handing them a convincing 18-run defeat after riding on captain KL Rahul's ton to post 199-4 at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (April 16).&nbsp;

After getting the better of MI, will LSG make wholesome changes to&nbsp;triumph over Faf du Plessis-led RCB? Here's predicting Lucknow's XI versus Bengaluru:

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Rahul and Quinton de Kock will continue to open the innings. Both have been good at the top with Rahul finally coming to his own with a century versus Mumbai. Both love playing against the RCB line-up and will come hard versus Faf &amp; Co. this time around as well. Manish Pandey made a 29-ball 38, striking at 131.03, but is yet to do justice to his credentials. With some runs under his belt, will he be retained or the management will look at Manan Vohra? Even Krishnappa Gowtham can play as a hitter at No. 3 and bowl some useful overs of off-spin.

Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya will follow suit as the trio are not only able hitters and contributors with the bat but also vital all-rounders. They will give enough cushion to Rahul even during LSG's bowling. Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder -- another all-rounder -- Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi are certainities. Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera's spot might be under the scanner. The Islander has only three wickets at an economy of 9.40. Will he be persisted or replaced by Andrew Tye? LSG can also play an India seamer and go without their full quota of overseas players.

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KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey/Manan Vohra, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Dushmantha Chameera/Ankit Rajput/Andrew Tye, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

Match 31 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (April 19).

Match 31 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the three-time runners-up Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (April 19). Both sides are coming into this game on the back of a win in their respective last encounter. As a result, both LSG and RCB are in the top-4 in the points table. Talking about the Lucknow franchise, the debutant side stretched Mumbai Indians' (MI) winless streak to six games by handing them a convincing 18-run defeat after riding on captain KL Rahul's ton to post 199-4 at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai on Saturday (April 16). After getting the better of MI, will LSG make wholesome changes to triumph over Faf du Plessis-led RCB? Here's predicting Lucknow's XI versus Bengaluru: ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals-Punjab Kings' tie shifted from Pune to Mumbai after Covid cases in Delhi camp Rahul and Quinton de Kock will continue to open the innings. Both have been good at the top with Rahul finally coming to his own with a century versus Mumbai. Both love playing against the RCB line-up and will come hard versus Faf & Co. this time around as well. Manish Pandey made a 29-ball 38, striking at 131.03, but is yet to do justice to his credentials. With some runs under his belt, will he be retained or the management will look at Manan Vohra? Even Krishnappa Gowtham can play as a hitter at No. 3 and bowl some useful overs of off-spin. Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda and Krunal Pandya will follow suit as the trio are not only able hitters and contributors with the bat but also vital all-rounders. They will give enough cushion to Rahul even during LSG's bowling. Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder -- another all-rounder -- Avesh Khan and Ravi Bishnoi are certainities. Sri Lanka's Dushmantha Chameera's spot might be under the scanner. The Islander has only three wickets at an economy of 9.40. Will he be persisted or replaced by Andrew Tye? LSG can also play an India seamer and go without their full quota of overseas players. ALSO READ | LSG vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match? KL Rahul (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Manish Pandey/Manan Vohra, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni, Jason Holder, Krunal Pandya, Dushmantha Chameera/Ankit Rajput/Andrew Tye, Avesh Khan, Ravi Bishnoi

Will Manish Pandey, Dushmantha Chameera retain their spots? Predicting LSG's XI for RCB face-off

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on in-form Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (April 19). RCB have had a brilliant start to their campaign under new captain Faf du Plessis and are currently sitting at the 4th spot on the points table with 8 points from six matches.

RCB started off their season with a loss in their opener against Kolkata Knight Riders before registering a hat-trick of wins to get their campaign back on track. The Du Plessis-led side then slipped to a defeat against Chennai Super Kings in their last game before bouncing back to beat Delhi Capitals by 16 runs in their last game.

Dinesh Karthik, who has been enjoying a dream run with the willow this season, once again turned out to be the hero for RCB against Delhi Capitals as he slammed a sensational knock of unbeaten 66 off 34 balls to help them post a match-winning total of 189 runs. Glenn Maxwell also continued his purple patch with a quickfire 55 off 34 balls.

Karthik and Maxwell's form have helped RCB ignore their struggles at the top. After impressing in the first game, skipper Du Plessis has failed to get going while Virat Kohli has also struggled at no.3. Young Anuj Rawat has also failed to deliver consistently and might get replaced by Kohli at the top.

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RCB will be again making a radical move and disturbing the winning combination. However, Kohli opening with Du Plessis can work in the franchise's favour and help them get off to good starts to ensure their playoffs dream remains intact as the season progresses.

RCB will also hope for a better show from pacer Mohammed Siraj, who has been leaking runs consistently this season. The likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel and Josh Hazlewood have been terrific with the ball for the Du Plessis-led side and will hold the key to RCB's success against LSG on Tuesday.

RCB's predicted XI for LSG clash:

Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on in-form Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (April 19).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to continue their winning run when they take on in-form Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (April 19). RCB have had a brilliant start to their campaign under new captain Faf du Plessis and are currently sitting at the 4th spot on the points table with 8 points from six matches. RCB started off their season with a loss in their opener against Kolkata Knight Riders before registering a hat-trick of wins to get their campaign back on track. The Du Plessis-led side then slipped to a defeat against Chennai Super Kings in their last game before bouncing back to beat Delhi Capitals by 16 runs in their last game. Dinesh Karthik, who has been enjoying a dream run with the willow this season, once again turned out to be the hero for RCB against Delhi Capitals as he slammed a sensational knock of unbeaten 66 off 34 balls to help them post a match-winning total of 189 runs. Glenn Maxwell also continued his purple patch with a quickfire 55 off 34 balls. Karthik and Maxwell's form have helped RCB ignore their struggles at the top. After impressing in the first game, skipper Du Plessis has failed to get going while Virat Kohli has also struggled at no.3. Young Anuj Rawat has also failed to deliver consistently and might get replaced by Kohli at the top. Also Read: LSG vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match? RCB will be again making a radical move and disturbing the winning combination. However, Kohli opening with Du Plessis can work in the franchise's favour and help them get off to good starts to ensure their playoffs dream remains intact as the season progresses. RCB will also hope for a better show from pacer Mohammed Siraj, who has been leaking runs consistently this season. The likes of Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel and Josh Hazlewood have been terrific with the ball for the Du Plessis-led side and will hold the key to RCB's success against LSG on Tuesday. RCB's predicted XI for LSG clash: Faf du Plessis (c), Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Josh Hazlewood, Mohammed Siraj

Will Virat Kohli replace Anuj Rawat on top? RCB's predicted playing XI in IPL 2022 clash against LSG

The IPL 2022 edition was dealt with a huge blow on Monday evening (April 18) after a string of Covid cases were found in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) camp. Physiotherapist Patrick Farhat had tested positive on April 15, a day before DC's face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), whereas more cases emerged out on April 18, including all-rounder Mitchell Marsh.

In the wake of the Covid cases in the Delhi camp, the DC-Punjab Kings (PBKS) face-off has now been shifted from Pune to Mumbai (i.e. Brabourne Stadium) on Wednesday (April 20).

The BCCI Statement read:&nbsp;The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a change of venue for Match No. 32 – Delhi Capital versus Punjab Kings from MCA Stadium, Pune to Brabourne – CCI scheduled on April 20th, 2022, to avoid any further incident due to any undetected case during a long-distance bus journey in a closed environment.

The change of venue has been triggered due to five COVID-19 positive cases in the Delhi Capitals contingent.

1. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr Patrick Farhat – Physiotherapist (tested positive on April 15th)

2. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr Chetan Kumar - Sports Massage Therapist (tested positive on April 16th)

3. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr Mitchell Marsh – Player (tested positive on April 18th)

4. &nbsp; &nbsp; Dr Abhijit Salvi – Team doctor (tested positive on April 18th)

5. &nbsp; &nbsp; Mr Akash Mane – Social Media Content team member (tested positive on April 18th)

The COVID positive cases are under isolation and medical observation. They will be tested on Day 6 and 7 and subject to both the tests being negative they will be re-integrated into the Delhi Capitals bio-secured bubble. &nbsp;

From April 16th onwards, the entire Delhi Capitals contingent has been put under a daily RT-PCR testing procedure. The 4th round of RT-PCR tests conducted on April 19th have returned negative.

The Delhi Capitals contingent will undergo another round of RT-PCR testing on the morning of April 20th.

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For Delhi, Marsh was subsequently hospitalised&nbsp;and is being monitored by a team of doctors. On the other hand, a few more positive cases in the DC camp might put their clash versus Punjab in jeopardy. While Punjab occupy the seventh spot, with three wins and equal number of defeats, Delhi has only two victories from five games to be languishing at the eighth position.
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The IPL 2022 edition was dealt with a huge blow on Monday evening (April 18) after a string of Covid cases were found in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) camp.

The IPL 2022 edition was dealt with a huge blow on Monday evening (April 18) after a string of Covid cases were found in the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) camp. Physiotherapist Patrick Farhat had tested positive on April 15, a day before DC's face-off versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), whereas more cases emerged out on April 18, including all-rounder Mitchell Marsh. In the wake of the Covid cases in the Delhi camp, the DC-Punjab Kings (PBKS) face-off has now been shifted from Pune to Mumbai (i.e. Brabourne Stadium) on Wednesday (April 20). The BCCI Statement read: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a change of venue for Match No. 32 – Delhi Capital versus Punjab Kings from MCA Stadium, Pune to Brabourne – CCI scheduled on April 20th, 2022, to avoid any further incident due to any undetected case during a long-distance bus journey in a closed environment. The change of venue has been triggered due to five COVID-19 positive cases in the Delhi Capitals contingent. 1. Mr Patrick Farhat – Physiotherapist (tested positive on April 15th) 2. Mr Chetan Kumar - Sports Massage Therapist (tested positive on April 16th) 3. Mr Mitchell Marsh – Player (tested positive on April 18th) 4. Dr Abhijit Salvi – Team doctor (tested positive on April 18th) 5. Mr Akash Mane – Social Media Content team member (tested positive on April 18th) The COVID positive cases are under isolation and medical observation. They will be tested on Day 6 and 7 and subject to both the tests being negative they will be re-integrated into the Delhi Capitals bio-secured bubble. From April 16th onwards, the entire Delhi Capitals contingent has been put under a daily RT-PCR testing procedure. The 4th round of RT-PCR tests conducted on April 19th have returned negative. The Delhi Capitals contingent will undergo another round of RT-PCR testing on the morning of April 20th. ALSO READ | LSG vs RCB, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match? For Delhi, Marsh was subsequently hospitalised and is being monitored by a team of doctors. On the other hand, a few more positive cases in the DC camp might put their clash versus Punjab in jeopardy. While Punjab occupy the seventh spot, with three wins and equal number of defeats, Delhi has only two victories from five games to be languishing at the eighth position.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals-Punjab Kings' tie shifted from Pune to Mumbai after Covid cases in Delhi camp

Match 30 of IPL 2022 edition saw a high-scoring thriller between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The match had everything for the cricket fans, with 427 runs being scored along with 15 wickets falling in the course of the game.

After KKR decided to bowl first, they were in for a leather hunt as Jos Buttler slammed his second ton of the season, third overall, to take RR to 217/5 in 20 overs, along with rapid knocks from skipper Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer. In reply, KKR were in the hunt with respective fifties from Aaron Finch and captain Shreyas Iyer before a lower-order collapse, triggered by Yuzvendra Chahal's hattrick (5 for 40), dismissed Kolkata for 210 all-out in 19.4&nbsp;overs.

At the time Shreyas was in the middle, it seemed that he would take his side home. Just then, Venkatesh Iyer joined&nbsp;him at No. 6 to try and keep up with the required run-rate (just over 10 RPO). In the last ball of the 16th over, Venky smashed one off Trent Boult's bowling but the duo Shreyas-Venky managed only a single. Shreyas was keen for another run but was denied a double by Venky as the KKR captain lost his cool on the southpaw. Here's the video:

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With Shreyas falling for 85, Kolkata lost the plot in the tall run-chase. From 178 for 4 in 16 overs, KKR slipped to 180 for 8 before being bundled out for 210 with two balls left in the contest. Eventually, the franchise lost by seven runs to lose their third game in a row.

Match 30 of IPL 2022 edition saw a high-scoring thriller between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The match had everything for the cricket fans, with 427 runs being scored along with 15 wickets falling in the course of the game.

Match 30 of IPL 2022 edition saw a high-scoring thriller between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The match had everything for the cricket fans, with 427 runs being scored along with 15 wickets falling in the course of the game. After KKR decided to bowl first, they were in for a leather hunt as Jos Buttler slammed his second ton of the season, third overall, to take RR to 217/5 in 20 overs, along with rapid knocks from skipper Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer. In reply, KKR were in the hunt with respective fifties from Aaron Finch and captain Shreyas Iyer before a lower-order collapse, triggered by Yuzvendra Chahal's hattrick (5 for 40), dismissed Kolkata for 210 all-out in 19.4 overs. At the time Shreyas was in the middle, it seemed that he would take his side home. Just then, Venkatesh Iyer joined him at No. 6 to try and keep up with the required run-rate (just over 10 RPO). In the last ball of the 16th over, Venky smashed one off Trent Boult's bowling but the duo Shreyas-Venky managed only a single. Shreyas was keen for another run but was denied a double by Venky as the KKR captain lost his cool on the southpaw. Here's the video: ALSO READ | Jos Buttler's ton, Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick guide RR to thrilling 7-run win over KKR in IPL 2022 pic.twitter.com/M9DFJR0LUq — Addicric (@addicric) April 18, 2022 × ALSO READ | Yuzvendra Chahal bags his maiden IPL hat-trick, takes 4 wickets in a single over against KKR With Shreyas falling for 85, Kolkata lost the plot in the tall run-chase. From 178 for 4 in 16 overs, KKR slipped to 180 for 8 before being bundled out for 210 with two balls left in the contest. Eventually, the franchise lost by seven runs to lose their third game in a row.

Watch: Shreyas Iyer loses cool at Venkatesh Iyer after latter denied a double to KKR skipper vs RR

There will be plenty of cricketing action in store for the ardent fans in the IPL 2022 edition as match 31 will see the high-flying Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face off with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (April 19).

After a humdinger played between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the action now moves to LSG versus RCB; both are in the top 4 at the moment. Talking about the Lucknow franchise, they have won four and lost two matches. On the other hand, RCB have also had the exact same run but fall behind Lucknow to occupy the fourth spot due to NRR.

In LSG's last encounter, they rode on captain KL Rahul's scintillating ton and Avesh Khan's 3-fer to beat the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 18 runs in defence of their score of 199/4. Later in the same day, RCB locked horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) and were lifted by fifties from Glenn Maxwell-Dinesh Karthik to post a mammoth 189/5. In reply, Josh Hazlewood's 3-fer and some contributions from Md Siraj and Wanindu Hasaranga propelled RCB to a 16-run win as DC were restricted to 173-7.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for LSG vs RCB:&nbsp;For RCB, they need more contributions from their top order, especially from skipper Faf du Plessis and his predecessor Virat Kohli. On the other hand, Lucknow need more from some individuals such as Dushmantha Chameera, Manish Pandey, etc. Both teams might fancy chasing but the last two games have been won by the team batting first. Expect another close finish and a 170-plus scoring affair.

There will be plenty of cricketing action in store for the ardent fans in the IPL 2022 edition as match 31 will see the high-flying Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face off with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dr.

There will be plenty of cricketing action in store for the ardent fans in the IPL 2022 edition as match 31 will see the high-flying Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face off with the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (April 19). After a humdinger played between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the action now moves to LSG versus RCB; both are in the top 4 at the moment. Talking about the Lucknow franchise, they have won four and lost two matches. On the other hand, RCB have also had the exact same run but fall behind Lucknow to occupy the fourth spot due to NRR. In LSG's last encounter, they rode on captain KL Rahul's scintillating ton and Avesh Khan's 3-fer to beat the five-time champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 18 runs in defence of their score of 199/4. Later in the same day, RCB locked horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) and were lifted by fifties from Glenn Maxwell-Dinesh Karthik to post a mammoth 189/5. In reply, Josh Hazlewood's 3-fer and some contributions from Md Siraj and Wanindu Hasaranga propelled RCB to a 16-run win as DC were restricted to 173-7. ALSO READ | Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in Delhi Capitals camp Match prediction for LSG vs RCB: For RCB, they need more contributions from their top order, especially from skipper Faf du Plessis and his predecessor Virat Kohli. On the other hand, Lucknow need more from some individuals such as Dushmantha Chameera, Manish Pandey, etc. Both teams might fancy chasing but the last two games have been won by the team batting first. Expect another close finish and a 170-plus scoring affair.

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) may face a new challenge in the coming days as the Delhi Capitals players and support staff were forced to cancel their travel plans to Pune ahead of the match against Punjab Kings on Tuesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak inside the bio-secure bubble.

According to Cricbuzz, sources revealed that a Delhi Capitals cricketer has tested positive in the daily tests conducted by the franchise and as a result, the entire team is currently under quarantine.

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The report further stated that the cricketer will now undergo a RT-PCR test in order to confirm the results and the entire squad will undergo door-to-door COVID-19 testing on Monday and Tuesday

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At present, the IPL is being played in just four venues across Maharashtra (three in Mumbai and one in Pune) with 25 percent of the venues open for spectators during the matches. However, with the rise of COVID-19 cases, strict decisions may be taken in the coming days regarding the crowd.

Delhi Capitals are currently eighth in the IPL points table with four points from five matches. They were beaten in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore as they were unable to chase down the total after a blistering knock from Dinesh Karthik.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) may face a new challenge in the coming days as the Delhi Capitals players and support staff were forced to cancel their travel plans to Pune ahead of the match against Punjab Kings on Tuesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak inside the bio-secure bubble.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) may face a new challenge in the coming days as the Delhi Capitals players and support staff were forced to cancel their travel plans to Pune ahead of the match against Punjab Kings on Tuesday due to a COVID-19 outbreak inside the bio-secure bubble. According to Cricbuzz, sources revealed that a Delhi Capitals cricketer has tested positive in the daily tests conducted by the franchise and as a result, the entire team is currently under quarantine. Also read | Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first Indian fast bowler to achieve massive IPL feat The report further stated that the cricketer will now undergo a RT-PCR test in order to confirm the results and the entire squad will undergo door-to-door COVID-19 testing on Monday and Tuesday Earlier, Delhi Capitals physio Patrick Farhart had tested positive and that had given rise to speculations about a possible breach in the bubble. He is currently undergoing treatment and his situation is being closely monitored by the Delhi Capitals medical team at the moment. Also read | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings At present, the IPL is being played in just four venues across Maharashtra (three in Mumbai and one in Pune) with 25 percent of the venues open for spectators during the matches. However, with the rise of COVID-19 cases, strict decisions may be taken in the coming days regarding the crowd. Delhi Capitals are currently eighth in the IPL points table with four points from five matches. They were beaten in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore as they were unable to chase down the total after a blistering knock from Dinesh Karthik.

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The big-hitting David Miller blazed away to a 51-ball 94 as Gujarat Titans pulled off an incredible come-from-behind three-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on Sunday.&nbsp;

Leading the side in the absence of an injured Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan supported Miller with a 21-ball 40 as GT recovered from 16 for three, and then 48 for four, to seal one the greatest comebacks in the history of the league.&nbsp;

GT were set a target of 170. Needing 48 in 18 balls after an excellent 17th over by Dwayne Bravo, Rashid, inspired by Miller's monster sixes, hit Chris Jordan for three of his own maximums.&nbsp;

GT collected 25 runs from the over to reduce the equation to a gettable 23 from 12 balls.&nbsp;

More drama awaited the seesawing battle as Bravo dismissed Rashid and Alzarri Joseph off successive balls in the penultimate over.&nbsp;

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Strangely enough, CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja handed the ball to the battered Jordan for the final over, hoping that his experience and ability to wide yorkers would do the job for the yellow brigade. However, Miller had other ideas as he completed the job with a ball to spare.&nbsp;

In all, Miller smashed eight boundaries and six sixes, while Rashid had three maximums and two fours to his name during a match-turning partnership of 70 runs.&nbsp;

Earlier, Ruturaj Gaikwad finally found form with a 48-ball 73 before Gujarat Titans pulled things back to stop Chennai Super Kings at 169 for five. Gujarat Titans lost early wickets in their chase of 170, reeling at 16 for three in the fourth over.&nbsp;

Shubman Gill, who has played a few influential knocks this season, was out for a golden duck in the first over before the out-of-sorts Vijay Shankar too joined the former in the dugout.&nbsp;

Bowling with an action that is far from conventional, off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana sent back Abhinav Manohar (12) after accounting Shankar. Wriddhiman Saha's (11 off 18 balls) painstaking stay in the middle was brought to an end by CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja as GT slipped to 48 for four in the eighth over.&nbsp;

But then, Miller and Rashid joined forces to seal the game in favour of their team. This was after the Titans bowlers did exceedingly well in the last six overs, conceding only 45 after a 92-run third-wicket stand between Gaikwad and Ambati Rayudu (46 in 31 balls).&nbsp;

Invited to bat, Gaikwad, who notched up his maiden IPL fifty of the season, added 92 off just 56 balls with Rayadu, rallying after CSK were in a spot of bother at 32 for two in the sixth over.&nbsp;

Gaikwad's knock was studded with five fours and as many sixes as he anchored the innings.&nbsp;

Rayadu hammered four boundaries and two sixes, playing second fiddle to Gaikwad, who was in his elements. After a sedate start, Gaikwad, in search of vital runs after a prolonged run of poor scores, upped the ante in the fourth over.&nbsp;

The 'local boy' flicked Yash Dayal (1/40) for his first maximum over the deep backward square region and then got a boundary off a top-edge. Gaikwad flicked pacer Mohammed Shami (1/20) for a boundary and then launched into Alzarri Joseph (2/34), smashing him for another maximum over mid-wicket. The elegant right-handed batter mixed caution with aggression and played a stylish pull shot over deep square-leg for a maximum off Joseph, who gave away 15 runs in the 11th over.&nbsp;

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Gaikwad completed his fifty with a cheeky single.&nbsp;

In the company of Rayudu, he launched into Dayal and hit him for two boundaries and a six in the 12th over, from which 19 runs came.&nbsp;

Gaikwad then tore into Lockie Ferguson (0/46), pulling him for a six before playing an elegant cover drive to set it for CSK, who were 113 for two at that stage of the innings with seven overs still to go.&nbsp;

However, after threatening to score above 180-185, CSK lost the plot after losing Rayadu and Gaikwad in quick succession, slipping to 131 for four. While Rayadu gave a sitter to Vijay Shankar at sweeper-cover, in a bid to score quickly, Gaikwad perished in the 17th over.&nbsp;

A late onslaught by skipper Ravindra Jadeja (22 not out off 12 balls) and Shivam Dube (19) helped CSK close in on 170, with 18 runs coming in the final over bowled by Ferguson.

The big-hitting David Miller blazed away to a 51-ball 94 as Gujarat Titans pulled off an incredible come-from-behind three-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on Sunday.

The big-hitting David Miller blazed away to a 51-ball 94 as Gujarat Titans pulled off an incredible come-from-behind three-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL here on Sunday. Leading the side in the absence of an injured Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan supported Miller with a 21-ball 40 as GT recovered from 16 for three, and then 48 for four, to seal one the greatest comebacks in the history of the league. GT were set a target of 170. Needing 48 in 18 balls after an excellent 17th over by Dwayne Bravo, Rashid, inspired by Miller's monster sixes, hit Chris Jordan for three of his own maximums. GT collected 25 runs from the over to reduce the equation to a gettable 23 from 12 balls. More drama awaited the seesawing battle as Bravo dismissed Rashid and Alzarri Joseph off successive balls in the penultimate over. Also read | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Gujarat Titans beat Chennai Super Kings by three wickets Strangely enough, CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja handed the ball to the battered Jordan for the final over, hoping that his experience and ability to wide yorkers would do the job for the yellow brigade. However, Miller had other ideas as he completed the job with a ball to spare. In all, Miller smashed eight boundaries and six sixes, while Rashid had three maximums and two fours to his name during a match-turning partnership of 70 runs. Earlier, Ruturaj Gaikwad finally found form with a 48-ball 73 before Gujarat Titans pulled things back to stop Chennai Super Kings at 169 for five. Gujarat Titans lost early wickets in their chase of 170, reeling at 16 for three in the fourth over. Shubman Gill, who has played a few influential knocks this season, was out for a golden duck in the first over before the out-of-sorts Vijay Shankar too joined the former in the dugout. Bowling with an action that is far from conventional, off-spinner Maheesh Theekshana sent back Abhinav Manohar (12) after accounting Shankar. Wriddhiman Saha's (11 off 18 balls) painstaking stay in the middle was brought to an end by CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja as GT slipped to 48 for four in the eighth over. But then, Miller and Rashid joined forces to seal the game in favour of their team. This was after the Titans bowlers did exceedingly well in the last six overs, conceding only 45 after a 92-run third-wicket stand between Gaikwad and Ambati Rayudu (46 in 31 balls). Invited to bat, Gaikwad, who notched up his maiden IPL fifty of the season, added 92 off just 56 balls with Rayadu, rallying after CSK were in a spot of bother at 32 for two in the sixth over. Gaikwad's knock was studded with five fours and as many sixes as he anchored the innings. Rayadu hammered four boundaries and two sixes, playing second fiddle to Gaikwad, who was in his elements. After a sedate start, Gaikwad, in search of vital runs after a prolonged run of poor scores, upped the ante in the fourth over. The 'local boy' flicked Yash Dayal (1/40) for his first maximum over the deep backward square region and then got a boundary off a top-edge. Gaikwad flicked pacer Mohammed Shami (1/20) for a boundary and then launched into Alzarri Joseph (2/34), smashing him for another maximum over mid-wicket. The elegant right-handed batter mixed caution with aggression and played a stylish pull shot over deep square-leg for a maximum off Joseph, who gave away 15 runs in the 11th over. Also read | Women's IPL to be held from next year with six teams - BCCI Source Gaikwad completed his fifty with a cheeky single. In the company of Rayudu, he launched into Dayal and hit him for two boundaries and a six in the 12th over, from which 19 runs came. Gaikwad then tore into Lockie Ferguson (0/46), pulling him for a six before playing an elegant cover drive to set it for CSK, who were 113 for two at that stage of the innings with seven overs still to go. However, after threatening to score above 180-185, CSK lost the plot after losing Rayadu and Gaikwad in quick succession, slipping to 131 for four. While Rayadu gave a sitter to Vijay Shankar at sweeper-cover, in a bid to score quickly, Gaikwad perished in the 17th over. A late onslaught by skipper Ravindra Jadeja (22 not out off 12 balls) and Shivam Dube (19) helped CSK close in on 170, with 18 runs coming in the final over bowled by Ferguson.

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Rajasthan Royals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Monday. 
Put into bat, RR rode on Jos Buttler's 61-ball 103 innings, which was studded with nine boundaries and five maximums, to post a challenging 217 for five.

Sanju Samson (38 off 19 balls), Shimron Hetmyer (26 not out off 13 balls), and Devdutt Padikkal (24 off 18 balls) also chipped with useful contributions.

In reply, Shreyas Iyer blasted 85 off 51 balls and Aaron Finch scored 58 off 28 balls but KKR were eventually bowled out for 210 in 19.4 overs.

Yuzvendra Chahal was the most successful bowler for RR, claiming five wickets for 40 in his quota of four overs, while Obed McCoy (2/41) snapped two wickets in the decisive final over.

Earlier, Sunil Narine (2/21), Pat Cummins (1/50), Shivam Mavi (1/34) and Andre Russell (1/29 in 2 overs) were among wickets for KKR.

Brief Score:

Rajasthan Royals: 217 for 5 in 20 overs (Jos Buttler 103, Sunile Narine 2/21) 
Kolkata Knight Riders: 210 all-out in 19.4 overs (Shreyas Iyer 85, Aaron Finch 58; Yuzvendra Chahal 5/40).&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Monday. Put into bat, RR rode on Jos Buttler's 61-ball 103 innings, which was studded with nine boundaries and five maximums, to post a challenging 217 for five.

Rajasthan Royals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by seven runs in an Indian Premier League match here on Monday. Put into bat, RR rode on Jos Buttler's 61-ball 103 innings, which was studded with nine boundaries and five maximums, to post a challenging 217 for five. Sanju Samson (38 off 19 balls), Shimron Hetmyer (26 not out off 13 balls), and Devdutt Padikkal (24 off 18 balls) also chipped with useful contributions. In reply, Shreyas Iyer blasted 85 off 51 balls and Aaron Finch scored 58 off 28 balls but KKR were eventually bowled out for 210 in 19.4 overs. Yuzvendra Chahal was the most successful bowler for RR, claiming five wickets for 40 in his quota of four overs, while Obed McCoy (2/41) snapped two wickets in the decisive final over. Earlier, Sunil Narine (2/21), Pat Cummins (1/50), Shivam Mavi (1/34) and Andre Russell (1/29 in 2 overs) were among wickets for KKR. Brief Score: Rajasthan Royals: 217 for 5 in 20 overs (Jos Buttler 103, Sunile Narine 2/21) Kolkata Knight Riders: 210 all-out in 19.4 overs (Shreyas Iyer 85, Aaron Finch 58; Yuzvendra Chahal 5/40).

Jos Buttler's ton, Yuzvendra Chahal's hat-trick guide RR to thrilling 7-run win over KKR in IPL 2022

Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal bagged his maiden hat-trick in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday during his side's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Chahal bowled a game-changing 17th over picking up as many as four wickets in it to turn the game in RR's favour.

KKR required only 40 runs from the final four overs with six wickets in hand and skipper Shreyas Iyer out in the middle with all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer when Chahal came to bowl the 17th over for RR during KKR's 218-run chase. He started the over with the wicket of Venkatesh, who was stumped by Sanju Samson after missing his shot completely.

Sheldon Jackson then arrived on the crease and started off with a dot ball before giving Iyer the strike with a single. The KKR skipper was looking in fabulous touch batting on 88 with the help of seven fours and four sixes. However, he was trapped plumb in front of the wicket and was dismissed lbw by Chahal on the 4th delivery of the over.

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The in-form leg spinner then went on to complete his maiden IPL hat-trick by removing tail-ender Shivam Mavi and Pat Cummins on successive deliveries. He picked up four wickets in the 17th over which was his last in the game to finish with excellent figures of 5/40 in his four overs. Chahal also bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in the IPL.

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KKR were going strong in the run chase and were in touching distance of the winning mark when Chahal produced an exceptional 17th over to peg them back and spark a turnaround for his side. With the five-wicket haul, Chahal, who is the leading wicket-taker of the season so far extended his tally to 17 wickets from just six matches in IPL 2022.

With the help of Chahar's heroics, Rajasthan Royals managed to bundle out KKR on 210 in 19.4 overs and secured a thrilling win by 7 runs to bag their fourth victory this season and move to the second spot on the points table with eight points from six matches so far this season.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal bagged his maiden hat-trick in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday during his side's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) spinner Yuzvendra Chahal bagged his maiden hat-trick in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Monday during his side's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Chahal bowled a game-changing 17th over picking up as many as four wickets in it to turn the game in RR's favour. KKR required only 40 runs from the final four overs with six wickets in hand and skipper Shreyas Iyer out in the middle with all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer when Chahal came to bowl the 17th over for RR during KKR's 218-run chase. He started the over with the wicket of Venkatesh, who was stumped by Sanju Samson after missing his shot completely. Sheldon Jackson then arrived on the crease and started off with a dot ball before giving Iyer the strike with a single. The KKR skipper was looking in fabulous touch batting on 88 with the help of seven fours and four sixes. However, he was trapped plumb in front of the wicket and was dismissed lbw by Chahal on the 4th delivery of the over. Also Read: Jos Buttler smashes stunning century against KKR, equals AB de Villiers' record The in-form leg spinner then went on to complete his maiden IPL hat-trick by removing tail-ender Shivam Mavi and Pat Cummins on successive deliveries. He picked up four wickets in the 17th over which was his last in the game to finish with excellent figures of 5/40 in his four overs. Chahal also bagged his maiden five-wicket haul in the IPL. Hattrick for Yuzi Chahal #YuzvendraChahal #RRvKKR #rr #RRvsKKR #IPL #IPL2022 #Cricket pic.twitter.com/Oh3S9JTFtY — Proud भारतीय 🇮🇳 (@irahulchitti) April 18, 2022 × Also Read: Mitchell Marsh hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19, confirm Delhi Capitals KKR were going strong in the run chase and were in touching distance of the winning mark when Chahal produced an exceptional 17th over to peg them back and spark a turnaround for his side. With the five-wicket haul, Chahal, who is the leading wicket-taker of the season so far extended his tally to 17 wickets from just six matches in IPL 2022. With the help of Chahar's heroics, Rajasthan Royals managed to bundle out KKR on 210 in 19.4 overs and secured a thrilling win by 7 runs to bag their fourth victory this season and move to the second spot on the points table with eight points from six matches so far this season.

Yuzvendra Chahal bags his maiden IPL hat-trick, takes 4 wickets in a single over against KKR

Rajasthan Royals (RR) got off to a perfect start with the ball after posting a huge total of 217 runs on the board in their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 &nbsp;on Monday. KKR opener Sunil Narine was sent packing on the very first ball of the first over after getting run out.

Aaron Finch opened the batting with Narine for KKR as they began their pursuit of the 218-run target. While KKR were hoping to get off to a flying start, they were dealt a blow on the very first ball after Shimron Hetmyer ran out Narine with a sharp throw. Facing the first ball from Boult, Finch played towards cover and ran for a single.

However, it was an abysmal call from the Australian batter as the ball went straight towards Hetmyer, who picked it up and hit the bullseye with a perfect throw. It was a direct hit from Hetmyer as Narine was caught short at the non-striker's end after trying to get back from halfway mark.

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It was the worst possible start for KKR in their big run chase as Narine was sent back without facing a delivery while opening the innings in his 150th game in the IPL. However, Finch made amends for his poor call which saw Narine getting dismissed by playing a brilliant knock of 58 runs off 28 balls.

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After Narine's departure, Finch was quick to shift gears as he went after the RR bowlers. Joined by skipper Shreyas Iyer in the middle, Finch went on to score a quickfire 58 off 28 deliveries laced with nine fours and two sixes as he added 107 runs for the second wicket with Iyer to ensure KKR made a comeback in their run chase.

However, KKR still have a long way to go in the 218-run chase if they are to topple Rajasthan Royals and bring an end to their two-match losing streak in the tournament.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) got off to a perfect start with the ball after posting a huge total of 217 runs on the board in their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) got off to a perfect start with the ball after posting a huge total of 217 runs on the board in their clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. KKR opener Sunil Narine was sent packing on the very first ball of the first over after getting run out. Aaron Finch opened the batting with Narine for KKR as they began their pursuit of the 218-run target. While KKR were hoping to get off to a flying start, they were dealt a blow on the very first ball after Shimron Hetmyer ran out Narine with a sharp throw. Facing the first ball from Boult, Finch played towards cover and ran for a single. However, it was an abysmal call from the Australian batter as the ball went straight towards Hetmyer, who picked it up and hit the bullseye with a perfect throw. It was a direct hit from Hetmyer as Narine was caught short at the non-striker's end after trying to get back from halfway mark. Watch video: Suicidal run out from #SunilNarine #KKR #RRvsKKR pic.twitter.com/CFSxlW63dZ — Raj (@Raj93465898) April 18, 2022 × Also Read: Mitchell Marsh hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19, confirm Delhi Capitals It was the worst possible start for KKR in their big run chase as Narine was sent back without facing a delivery while opening the innings in his 150th game in the IPL. However, Finch made amends for his poor call which saw Narine getting dismissed by playing a brilliant knock of 58 runs off 28 balls. Also Read: Jos Buttler smashes stunning century against KKR, equals AB de Villiers' record After Narine's departure, Finch was quick to shift gears as he went after the RR bowlers. Joined by skipper Shreyas Iyer in the middle, Finch went on to score a quickfire 58 off 28 deliveries laced with nine fours and two sixes as he added 107 runs for the second wicket with Iyer to ensure KKR made a comeback in their run chase. However, KKR still have a long way to go in the 218-run chase if they are to topple Rajasthan Royals and bring an end to their two-match losing streak in the tournament.

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&nbsp;Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RTPCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad here on Monday.

"Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19, following which he has been admitted to a hospital. The Delhi Capitals medical team is closely monitoring Marsh's condition," the IPL franchise said in a release issued late in the evening.

It is still not clear if Delhi Capitals' next game against Punjab Kings in Pune on Wednesday will be called off or not as the entire squad was put in room isolation for the day. The other two who have tested positive are team doctor Abhijit Salvi and the team masseur.

The RTPCR reports of all other players have returned negative. A few days back, team physio Patrick Farhart had tested positive for the virus, thus taking the total number of cases to four.

"A few more members from the Delhi Capitals bio-bubble, including support staff members, have returned positive tests as well. Though they are all asymptomatic, their condition is being monitored closely by the franchise," the release further stated.

"All remaining members of the bubble are currently in isolation in their respective rooms, and will be tested regularly."

During the day, Marsh had undergone two RT-PCR tests with the first one coming negative and the subsequent testing returning positive. This was after Marsh complained of sore throat and mild fever.

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"Mitchell Marsh's RTPCR first report has come negative. However, the second RT-PCR report turned out to be positive. All other playing members have negative in RT-PCR tests. There is no threat to Wednesday's match between DC and PBKS," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Monday.

It is understood that the Australian all-rounder showed some symptoms and a Rapid Antigen Test was performed which came positive. It could have been due to the fact that he was undergoing rehab under Farhart and picked up mild symptoms which didn't turn out to be alarming. Salvi also seemed to have tested positive because of his proximity to Farhart and Marsh.

"DC were supposed to travel to Pune today but the entire squad members have been told to retire to their respective rooms and as per protocol RT PCR is being done to ascertain whether there is an outbreak in the camp or it is an isolated case like Patrick Farhart," a BCCI source had earlier said.

With all other players testing negative, the match is likely to go on as scheduled but the team will only travel after another round of RT-PCR test on Tuesday.

"All teams are staying at Conrad Hotel in Pune where BCCI has created a bio-bubble. They were supposed to travel but now it has been delayed. Obviously all those whose results would be negative would carry on with onward journey tomorrow," the source said.

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As per the BCCI's testing protocols, every member of an IPL squad in a team bubble is tested every fifth day unlike last season when it was done every third day. However, if the franchise on its own wants the members to be tested, they are more than welcome.

The development comes after team physio Farhart tested positive last week. "We were supposed to leave today but have been told to stay in room until further notice," said a team source.

With COVID cases rising outside the IPL bio-bubble, the virus threat inside the controlled environment has also increased. Last season, the tournament had to be suspended midway due to the second wave. It was resumed and completed in the UAE in September-October.&nbsp;

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RTPCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad here on Monday.

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was hospitalised after testing positive for COVID-19 in a second RTPCR test along with two support staff, causing fear and panic among rest of the Delhi Capitals squad here on Monday. "Delhi Capitals all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested positive for COVID-19, following which he has been admitted to a hospital. The Delhi Capitals medical team is closely monitoring Marsh's condition," the IPL franchise said in a release issued late in the evening. It is still not clear if Delhi Capitals' next game against Punjab Kings in Pune on Wednesday will be called off or not as the entire squad was put in room isolation for the day. The other two who have tested positive are team doctor Abhijit Salvi and the team masseur. The RTPCR reports of all other players have returned negative. A few days back, team physio Patrick Farhart had tested positive for the virus, thus taking the total number of cases to four. "A few more members from the Delhi Capitals bio-bubble, including support staff members, have returned positive tests as well. Though they are all asymptomatic, their condition is being monitored closely by the franchise," the release further stated. "All remaining members of the bubble are currently in isolation in their respective rooms, and will be tested regularly." During the day, Marsh had undergone two RT-PCR tests with the first one coming negative and the subsequent testing returning positive. This was after Marsh complained of sore throat and mild fever. Also Read: Jos Buttler smashes stunning century against KKR, equals AB de Villiers' record "Mitchell Marsh's RTPCR first report has come negative. However, the second RT-PCR report turned out to be positive. All other playing members have negative in RT-PCR tests. There is no threat to Wednesday's match between DC and PBKS," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Monday. It is understood that the Australian all-rounder showed some symptoms and a Rapid Antigen Test was performed which came positive. It could have been due to the fact that he was undergoing rehab under Farhart and picked up mild symptoms which didn't turn out to be alarming. Salvi also seemed to have tested positive because of his proximity to Farhart and Marsh. "DC were supposed to travel to Pune today but the entire squad members have been told to retire to their respective rooms and as per protocol RT PCR is being done to ascertain whether there is an outbreak in the camp or it is an isolated case like Patrick Farhart," a BCCI source had earlier said. With all other players testing negative, the match is likely to go on as scheduled but the team will only travel after another round of RT-PCR test on Tuesday. "All teams are staying at Conrad Hotel in Pune where BCCI has created a bio-bubble. They were supposed to travel but now it has been delayed. Obviously all those whose results would be negative would carry on with onward journey tomorrow," the source said. Also Read: Dewlad Brevis to Liam Livingstone: Batters with biggest sixes in IPL 2022 so far As per the BCCI's testing protocols, every member of an IPL squad in a team bubble is tested every fifth day unlike last season when it was done every third day. However, if the franchise on its own wants the members to be tested, they are more than welcome. The development comes after team physio Farhart tested positive last week. "We were supposed to leave today but have been told to stay in room until further notice," said a team source. With COVID cases rising outside the IPL bio-bubble, the virus threat inside the controlled environment has also increased. Last season, the tournament had to be suspended midway due to the second wave. It was resumed and completed in the UAE in September-October.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) Jos Buttler continued his dream run with the willow in his side's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Buttler notched up his second century of the season as he slammed a brilliant knock of 103 runs off 61 balls against the Shreyas Iyer-led side.

Asked to bat first in the game, RR openers Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal got their side off to a flying start. The duo added 97 runs for the first wicket as Buttler went after the KKR bowlers right from the start of his innings. The Englishman looked in brilliant touch as he played some sensational strokes all across the ground.

After adding 97 runs for the first wicket with Paddikkal (24), Buttler joined forces with skipper Sanju Samson in the middle and continue taking the KKR bowlers to the cleaners. The RR opener added 67 runs for the second wicket with Samson before completing his hundred with a huge six off Pat Cummins' bowling.

Buttler's 103-run-knock was laced with nine fours and five sixes as it saw him equal the legendary AB de Villiers' record. Buttler joined AB in becoming the overseas batter with the third-highest number of centuries in IPL history. Universe Boss Chris Gayle tops the elite list with a stunning six centuries in IPL.

Most Centuries by an overseas player in IPL:&nbsp;

6 - Chris Gayle 
4 - Shane Watson 
4 - David Warner 
3 - AB de Villiers 
3 - Jos Buttler

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Buttler's fabulous knock along with quickfire cameos from Samson (38) and Shimron Hetmyer (26) helped Rajasthan Royals post a huge total of 217 runs on the board against KKR. RR have now posted the highest total by any team so far this season and will be backing themselves to come out on top against Iyer &amp; Co. at the Brabourne Stadium.

With his century, Buttler has also become the leading run-getter of the IPL 2022 so far and is the current owner of the Orange Cap with 375 runs in six matches o far this season at an average of 75 and a strike rate of over 156. He is the first player to have breached the 300-run mark this season.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) Jos Buttler continued his dream run with the willow in his side's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) Jos Buttler continued his dream run with the willow in his side's clash against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Buttler notched up his second century of the season as he slammed a brilliant knock of 103 runs off 61 balls against the Shreyas Iyer-led side. Asked to bat first in the game, RR openers Buttler and Devdutt Padikkal got their side off to a flying start. The duo added 97 runs for the first wicket as Buttler went after the KKR bowlers right from the start of his innings. The Englishman looked in brilliant touch as he played some sensational strokes all across the ground. After adding 97 runs for the first wicket with Paddikkal (24), Buttler joined forces with skipper Sanju Samson in the middle and continue taking the KKR bowlers to the cleaners. The RR opener added 67 runs for the second wicket with Samson before completing his hundred with a huge six off Pat Cummins' bowling. Buttler's 103-run-knock was laced with nine fours and five sixes as it saw him equal the legendary AB de Villiers' record. Buttler joined AB in becoming the overseas batter with the third-highest number of centuries in IPL history. Universe Boss Chris Gayle tops the elite list with a stunning six centuries in IPL. Most Centuries by an overseas player in IPL: 6 - Chris Gayle 4 - Shane Watson 4 - David Warner 3 - AB de Villiers 3 - Jos Buttler Also Read: RR star Devdutt Padikkal surpasses MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma to achieve elusive IPL milestone Buttler's fabulous knock along with quickfire cameos from Samson (38) and Shimron Hetmyer (26) helped Rajasthan Royals post a huge total of 217 runs on the board against KKR. RR have now posted the highest total by any team so far this season and will be backing themselves to come out on top against Iyer & Co. at the Brabourne Stadium. With his century, Buttler has also become the leading run-getter of the IPL 2022 so far and is the current owner of the Orange Cap with 375 runs in six matches o far this season at an average of 75 and a strike rate of over 156. He is the first player to have breached the 300-run mark this season.

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Devdutt Padikkal achieved a major feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the joint third-fastest Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in the competition on Monday. The Rajasthan Royals opener reached the milestone during the encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai.

Padikkal guided a delivery from Shivam Mavi to the mid-wicket boundary for a four to bring up his 1000 runs in IPL and it took the youngster just 35 innings to achieve the feat.

This puts him in the third spot along with Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant. Sachin Tendulkar tops the list as he took 31 innings followed by former Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina (34).

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In the process, he also surpassed big names like Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni in the list. While Gambhir took 36 innings, both Rohit and Dhoni took 37 to achieve the feat.

Padikkal had a brilliant season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2011 as he scored 411 runs for the franchise and scored the fastest hundred in the tournament by an uncapped player (52 balls).

However, RCB did not retain him ahead of the mega auction this year and after an intense bidding war, Rajasthan Royals were able to secure his services for an impressive INR 77.5 million price tag.

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On Monday, KKR won the toss and opted to field against RR as Shivam Mavi was picked in the playing XI in place of Aman Khan. For Rajasthan Royals, Obed McCoy, Karun Nair and Trent Boult were included in place of Rassie Van der Dussen, Kuldeep Sen and James Neesham.

Devdutt Padikkal achieved a major feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the joint third-fastest Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in the competition on Monday.

Devdutt Padikkal achieved a major feat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as he became the joint third-fastest Indian cricketer to score 1000 runs in the competition on Monday. The Rajasthan Royals opener reached the milestone during the encounter against Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai. Padikkal guided a delivery from Shivam Mavi to the mid-wicket boundary for a four to bring up his 1000 runs in IPL and it took the youngster just 35 innings to achieve the feat. This puts him in the third spot along with Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant. Sachin Tendulkar tops the list as he took 31 innings followed by former Chennai Super Kings batsman Suresh Raina (34). Also read | IPL 2022: RCB wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik achieves impressive feat, joins MS Dhoni in elite list In the process, he also surpassed big names like Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni in the list. While Gambhir took 36 innings, both Rohit and Dhoni took 37 to achieve the feat. Padikkal had a brilliant season with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2011 as he scored 411 runs for the franchise and scored the fastest hundred in the tournament by an uncapped player (52 balls). However, RCB did not retain him ahead of the mega auction this year and after an intense bidding war, Rajasthan Royals were able to secure his services for an impressive INR 77.5 million price tag. Also read | IPL 2022: Mitchell Marsh to be hospitalised, 5 COVID-19 cases detected in Delhi Capitals camp - Report On Monday, KKR won the toss and opted to field against RR as Shivam Mavi was picked in the playing XI in place of Aman Khan. For Rajasthan Royals, Obed McCoy, Karun Nair and Trent Boult were included in place of Rassie Van der Dussen, Kuldeep Sen and James Neesham.

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It has been a tournament to remember for Dinesh Karthik till now as the veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his place for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Karthik was the star with the bat for RCB once again in their match against Delhi Capitals and during the encounter, he also added another major milestone to his name.

The 36-year-old became the second wicketkeeper ever in the history of the tournament to complete 150 dismissals. The only other wicketkeeper to achieve this feat is Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni.

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During the match against Delhi Capitals, Rovman Powell edged a straight delivery from Josh Hazlewood and Karthik made no mistake behind the stumps to complete 150 dismissals in the IPL.

Karthilk started his career with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and went on to represent a number of franchises in the tournament – Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Mumbai Indians, RCB, Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders.

With the bat, Karthik has scored 197 runs in six games with an impressive strike rate of 209.57. The only fifty for the veteran came in their last game against Delhi Capitals where his 34-ball-62 was instrumental in clinching the victory for his side.

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"I must admit I have a bigger goal," Karthik told Star Sports. "I have been working really, really hard. Sometimes people don't believe it. But my aim is to do something special for the country. This is part of the journey. I have been doing everything I can to be part of that Indian team. This is one step in that direction."

It has been a tournament to remember for Dinesh Karthik till now as the veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his place for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

It has been a tournament to remember for Dinesh Karthik till now as the veteran wicketkeeper batsman has cemented his place for Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Karthik was the star with the bat for RCB once again in their match against Delhi Capitals and during the encounter, he also added another major milestone to his name. The 36-year-old became the second wicketkeeper ever in the history of the tournament to complete 150 dismissals. The only other wicketkeeper to achieve this feat is Chennai Super Kings’ MS Dhoni. Also read | Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in DC camp During the match against Delhi Capitals, Rovman Powell edged a straight delivery from Josh Hazlewood and Karthik made no mistake behind the stumps to complete 150 dismissals in the IPL. Karthilk started his career with Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and went on to represent a number of franchises in the tournament – Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings), Mumbai Indians, RCB, Gujarat Lions and Kolkata Knight Riders. With the bat, Karthik has scored 197 runs in six games with an impressive strike rate of 209.57. The only fifty for the veteran came in their last game against Delhi Capitals where his 34-ball-62 was instrumental in clinching the victory for his side. Also read | Marsh to be hospitalised, 5 COVID-19 cases emerge in DC camp - Report "I must admit I have a bigger goal," Karthik told Star Sports. "I have been working really, really hard. Sometimes people don't believe it. But my aim is to do something special for the country. This is part of the journey. I have been doing everything I can to be part of that Indian team. This is one step in that direction."

IPL 2022: RCB wicketkeeper Dinesh Karthik achieves impressive feat, joins MS Dhoni in elite list

In a huge scare for the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), five positive COVID-19 cases have reportedly been detected in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp. All teams including DC are currently staying in a bio-bubble in Maharashtra which is hosting the entire league stage of IPL 2022 with the matches being played across three venues in Mumbai and Pune.

Marsh had tested positive for COVID-19 after a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on Monday. The Australian all-rounder&nbsp;is now likely to be hospitalised after catching the virus while more cases have also emerged in DC's camp. While no other player has returned positive, one member of the DC's social media team and a couple of hotel staff have tested positive for the virus.

As per a report in India Today, Marsh will be hospitalised after returning a CT value of 17 in his positive test. The report further claims that apart from the Australian cricketer, a team doctor, one member of the social media team, and three members of the hotel staff who were on DC duty have tested positive for COVID-19.

Earlier, Delhi Capitals' physio Patrick Farhat had also tested positive for the virus and is still in quarantine. The reports of Marsh testing positive&nbsp;had emerged earlier on Monday (April 18) with DC also delaying their travel to Pune for their next game against Punjab Kings on Wednesday.

Barring Marsh, Farhat and team doctor Abhijit Salvi, all other players tested negative in the latest round of RT-PCR tests conducted on Monday. After returning a positive&nbsp;Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), Marsh had tested negative in the first round of the RT-PCR test but returned positive in the second round of testing on Monday.

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Marsh played his first game for DC this season in their last outing against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Saturday (April 16). The DC players had been reportedly asked not to shake hands with RCB players after physio Farhat had tested positive for the virus.

The outbreak in DC's camp has put their next game against Punjab Kings in doubt and has also increased the worries for the IPL organising committee. The BCCI had decided to conduct the entire league stage only in Maharashtra this year to ensure COVID-19 cannot breach the bio-bubble of the teams but the virus has come back to haunt the tournament once again.

In a huge scare for the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), five positive COVID-19 cases have reportedly been detected in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp.

In a huge scare for the ongoing 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), five positive COVID-19 cases have reportedly been detected in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp. All teams including DC are currently staying in a bio-bubble in Maharashtra which is hosting the entire league stage of IPL 2022 with the matches being played across three venues in Mumbai and Pune. Marsh had tested positive for COVID-19 after a Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) on Monday. The Australian all-rounder is now likely to be hospitalised after catching the virus while more cases have also emerged in DC's camp. While no other player has returned positive, one member of the DC's social media team and a couple of hotel staff have tested positive for the virus. As per a report in India Today, Marsh will be hospitalised after returning a CT value of 17 in his positive test. The report further claims that apart from the Australian cricketer, a team doctor, one member of the social media team, and three members of the hotel staff who were on DC duty have tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier, Delhi Capitals' physio Patrick Farhat had also tested positive for the virus and is still in quarantine. The reports of Marsh testing positive had emerged earlier on Monday (April 18) with DC also delaying their travel to Pune for their next game against Punjab Kings on Wednesday. Barring Marsh, Farhat and team doctor Abhijit Salvi, all other players tested negative in the latest round of RT-PCR tests conducted on Monday. After returning a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), Marsh had tested negative in the first round of the RT-PCR test but returned positive in the second round of testing on Monday. Also Read: Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in Delhi Capitals camp Marsh played his first game for DC this season in their last outing against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Saturday (April 16). The DC players had been reportedly asked not to shake hands with RCB players after physio Farhat had tested positive for the virus. The outbreak in DC's camp has put their next game against Punjab Kings in doubt and has also increased the worries for the IPL organising committee. The BCCI had decided to conduct the entire league stage only in Maharashtra this year to ensure COVID-19 cannot breach the bio-bubble of the teams but the virus has come back to haunt the tournament once again.

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Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.

Vaughan questioned Jadeja’s captaincy for CSK this season and said that under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team did not struggle to win matches in tough situations.

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"As a new captain, you want to win tight games. Honestly, it wasn't a tight game, and they lost it. They should have easily won that game by 10 or 15 runs, and I can only imagine what would happen now. I don't remember seeing MS Dhoni lose too many games like that. You are never used to seeing MS' side lose a tight game and wouldn't have even let it get to be tight, "Vaughan told Cricbuzz.

Jadeja took over the captaincy role just ahead of the new season as Dhoni stepped down after serving as CSK skipper since the inception of IPL in 2008. Dhoni won four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles with Chennai Super Kings before stepping down this season.

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Chennai Super Kings have lost five out of their six encounters this season with the side struggling in the ninth spot. The defending champions lost their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans with the match going to the final over but the CSK bowler were unable to defend the total.

GT were four wickets down with not even 40 runs on the board but a good partnership between David Miller and Rashid Khan meant that CSK faced their fifth loss of the competition.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.

Former England cricket team skipper Michael Vaughan was not happy with Ravindra Jadeja’s captaincy during Chennai Super Kings’ loss against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday. Vaughan questioned Jadeja’s captaincy for CSK this season and said that under the leadership of MS Dhoni, the team did not struggle to win matches in tough situations. Also read | IPL 2022: DC vs PBKS back on track as Marsh tests negative for COVID-19 "As a new captain, you want to win tight games. Honestly, it wasn't a tight game, and they lost it. They should have easily won that game by 10 or 15 runs, and I can only imagine what would happen now. I don't remember seeing MS Dhoni lose too many games like that. You are never used to seeing MS' side lose a tight game and wouldn't have even let it get to be tight, "Vaughan told Cricbuzz. Jadeja took over the captaincy role just ahead of the new season as Dhoni stepped down after serving as CSK skipper since the inception of IPL in 2008. Dhoni won four IPL titles and two Champions League T20 titles with Chennai Super Kings before stepping down this season. Also read | Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in DC camp Chennai Super Kings have lost five out of their six encounters this season with the side struggling in the ninth spot. The defending champions lost their previous encounter against Gujarat Titans with the match going to the final over but the CSK bowler were unable to defend the total. GT were four wickets down with not even 40 runs on the board but a good partnership between David Miller and Rashid Khan meant that CSK faced their fifth loss of the competition.

'It wasn't a tight game': Former England skipper criticises Ravindra Jadeja after CSK's fifth IPL loss

&nbsp;Pace bowling sensation Umran Malik could be fast-tracked into the Indian team as early as June when it will play seven T20 Internationals against South Africa and Ireland respectively.

India will play South Africa in a five-match T20 International series at home (June 9, 12, 14, 17, 20) and two matches in Ireland's Malahide (June 26, 28) where a second-string team comprising white-ball specialists will be plying their trade as the big guns prepare for the series-deciding fifth Test against England, starting early July.

Umran was a net bowler during India's last World T20 campaign in the UAE.

The BCCI is keen on having a bigger pool of fast bowlers going into the upcoming World T20 in Australia and

Umran, with his scorching pace, has a high probability of making it to the squad if all goes well and he remains fit over the next two months.

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The pool of premier bowlers whose workload management will be paramount are Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar (if fit), Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav.

The three bowlers from the fringe pack, who might get a go in some of the 20 plus T20I matches in the run-up to the World Cup are Umran and left-armers T Natarajan and Arshdeep Singh, all of whom have been impressive in the IPL.

Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach and fast bowling legend Dale Steyn has termed the Jammu man a "genius".

"My job with Umran is to ensure he runs fast and make players play differently. My job is to try and make him forward-thinking as to what the batters are planning on doing.

"It's exciting for us to sit back and watch what a genius he is. I don't want to turn him into what I was, all I want is his geniuses to come out," Steyn said on 'Star Sports' 'Cricket Live' programme.

It is understood that chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma and his committee will be keeping a close eye on Umran, who is now India's fastest bowler by a distance, regularly clocking 152 plus (approx 95 miles/hr).

He has nine wickets from six games for SRH this season and the manner in which he intimidated an established international batter like KKR's Shreyas Iyer was an exhilarating sight.

Sunil Gavaskar, commentating for the IPL broadcasters, said that Malik will become more lethal once he is able to stop spraying deliveries on leg-stump and wide off it.

"A lot of guys who bowl at that speed tend to spray the ball around but Umran bowls very few wide deliveries. If he can control the wides down the leg side, he will be a tremendous bowler because that will mean he'll be attacking the stumps all the time, and with his pace, it's not easy to hit straight.

"If he bowls wicket-to-wicket, he's going to be pretty much an unplayable bowler. He's going to play for India," Gavaskar said.

Former opener WV Raman, one of the most respected voices in Indian cricket, feels that time is ripe for Umran to be drafted into the Team India set-up straightaway.

"He is a special talent. He has pace and now he is slowly picking up the ropes of fast bowling. When a young bowler has pace, don't wait for three seasons before you blood him.

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"If he is young and as quick as Umran is, you should seriously look at him," Raman, who has been a former NCA batting coach, apart from working with KKR and the Indian women's team, told PTI.

"When Umran is bowling, you could hear that the ball is hitting the bat. But also when you have a bowler like that bowling at 150 consistently, then you also need good slip catchers as the ball will travel at quite a speed," Raman added.

Raman also analysed that when it comes to express pace bowlers, they have a better chance of making their international debut much earlier compared to batters, who are doing well in IPL.

"If you look at our batting unit, we have a lot of experience and if you are an uncapped player making a mark as a specialist batter within No. 4, it is a bit difficult to get a look-in. After that you have multi-dimensional cricketers coming in.

"Also you will produce more quality batters than bowlers. Therefore when a special bowler comes in the horizon, he is bound to create a certain degree of interest," Raman explained.

Former selector Devang Gandhi, however, feels that raw pace can be counter-productive as batters at international level can score quick runs.

"I believe that India will bank on experience going into the World Cup considering that Australian pitches for the ICC tourney will be great for batting.

"But having said that, in the run-up to the World T20 you can check out on various options and there is no harm if they decide to try out Umran and see what he can bring to the table," Gandhi, a member of the last selection committee, said.

Pace bowling sensation Umran Malik could be fast-tracked into the Indian team as early as June when it will play seven T20 Internationals against South Africa and Ireland respectively.

Pace bowling sensation Umran Malik could be fast-tracked into the Indian team as early as June when it will play seven T20 Internationals against South Africa and Ireland respectively. India will play South Africa in a five-match T20 International series at home (June 9, 12, 14, 17, 20) and two matches in Ireland's Malahide (June 26, 28) where a second-string team comprising white-ball specialists will be plying their trade as the big guns prepare for the series-deciding fifth Test against England, starting early July. Umran was a net bowler during India's last World T20 campaign in the UAE. The BCCI is keen on having a bigger pool of fast bowlers going into the upcoming World T20 in Australia and Umran, with his scorching pace, has a high probability of making it to the squad if all goes well and he remains fit over the next two months. Also read | IPL 2022: 'Most deserving' - Harbhajan Singh backs SRH pacer to be included in India's T20 World Cup squad The pool of premier bowlers whose workload management will be paramount are Jasprit Bumrah, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Deepak Chahar (if fit), Mohammed Shami and Umesh Yadav. The three bowlers from the fringe pack, who might get a go in some of the 20 plus T20I matches in the run-up to the World Cup are Umran and left-armers T Natarajan and Arshdeep Singh, all of whom have been impressive in the IPL. Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling coach and fast bowling legend Dale Steyn has termed the Jammu man a "genius". "My job with Umran is to ensure he runs fast and make players play differently. My job is to try and make him forward-thinking as to what the batters are planning on doing. "It's exciting for us to sit back and watch what a genius he is. I don't want to turn him into what I was, all I want is his geniuses to come out," Steyn said on 'Star Sports' 'Cricket Live' programme. It is understood that chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma and his committee will be keeping a close eye on Umran, who is now India's fastest bowler by a distance, regularly clocking 152 plus (approx 95 miles/hr). He has nine wickets from six games for SRH this season and the manner in which he intimidated an established international batter like KKR's Shreyas Iyer was an exhilarating sight. Sunil Gavaskar, commentating for the IPL broadcasters, said that Malik will become more lethal once he is able to stop spraying deliveries on leg-stump and wide off it. "A lot of guys who bowl at that speed tend to spray the ball around but Umran bowls very few wide deliveries. If he can control the wides down the leg side, he will be a tremendous bowler because that will mean he'll be attacking the stumps all the time, and with his pace, it's not easy to hit straight. "If he bowls wicket-to-wicket, he's going to be pretty much an unplayable bowler. He's going to play for India," Gavaskar said. Former opener WV Raman, one of the most respected voices in Indian cricket, feels that time is ripe for Umran to be drafted into the Team India set-up straightaway. "He is a special talent. He has pace and now he is slowly picking up the ropes of fast bowling. When a young bowler has pace, don't wait for three seasons before you blood him. Also read | Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in Delhi Capitals camp "If he is young and as quick as Umran is, you should seriously look at him," Raman, who has been a former NCA batting coach, apart from working with KKR and the Indian women's team, told PTI. "When Umran is bowling, you could hear that the ball is hitting the bat. But also when you have a bowler like that bowling at 150 consistently, then you also need good slip catchers as the ball will travel at quite a speed," Raman added. Raman also analysed that when it comes to express pace bowlers, they have a better chance of making their international debut much earlier compared to batters, who are doing well in IPL. "If you look at our batting unit, we have a lot of experience and if you are an uncapped player making a mark as a specialist batter within No. 4, it is a bit difficult to get a look-in. After that you have multi-dimensional cricketers coming in. "Also you will produce more quality batters than bowlers. Therefore when a special bowler comes in the horizon, he is bound to create a certain degree of interest," Raman explained. Former selector Devang Gandhi, however, feels that raw pace can be counter-productive as batters at international level can score quick runs. "I believe that India will bank on experience going into the World Cup considering that Australian pitches for the ICC tourney will be great for batting. "But having said that, in the run-up to the World T20 you can check out on various options and there is no harm if they decide to try out Umran and see what he can bring to the table," Gandhi, a member of the last selection committee, said.

With 7 T20Is in June, SRH fast bowler Umran Malik will be in India selection committee's radar

Team India star Shreyas Iyer has been enjoying a great start to his stint as the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Iyer, who led Delhi Capitals to their first-ever final in IPL 2020, was released by the franchise ahead of the mega auction this year.

Iyer was roped in by KKR for a sum of Rs 12.25 crore (Rs 122.5 million) at the mega auction and was subsequently appointed as their new captain ahead of the ongoing season. Iyer might be one of the youngest captains in the league at present but has significant experience behind his back when it comes to leading an IPL team.

Recently, former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished praise on the KKR skipper and said captaincy comes naturally to the 27-year-old, who he feels has been clear in his thoughts as captain and has not made it feel like he is leading KKR for the first time in his career.

"Captaincy comes naturally to him. Look at his aggressive captaincy; you don't feel like he's leading KKR for the first time. It looks like he's been captaining them for the last 3 to 4 seasons and it is visible through his clarity of thoughts," Shastri said while speaking on Star Sports.

"His mindset is clear about what brand of cricket he needs to play as a batter. At the same time, he's aware of what he, as a captain, needs to do to take his team to the playoffs and win the title," he added.

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Under their new skipper, KKR kicked off their IPL 2022 campaign with a win against defending champions Chennai Super Kings in their season-opener before slipping to a defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next game. KKR have since managed two wins in their last four matches and are currently placed at the sixth place on the table with six points from as many matches.

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Shastri has high hopes for Iyer as captain and believes he has the potential to go a long way with KKR. Iyer will be looking to help his side get back to winning ways when KKR take on Rajasthan Royals in their seventh game of the season at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (April 18).

"I've liked the way he's spoken during the pre and post-match conferences; that shows he's clear with his plans. I am convinced he'll go a long way," said Shastri as he lauded Iyer.

Team India star Shreyas Iyer has been enjoying a great start to his stint as the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

Team India star Shreyas Iyer has been enjoying a great start to his stint as the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) franchise in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Iyer, who led Delhi Capitals to their first-ever final in IPL 2020, was released by the franchise ahead of the mega auction this year. Iyer was roped in by KKR for a sum of Rs 12.25 crore (Rs 122.5 million) at the mega auction and was subsequently appointed as their new captain ahead of the ongoing season. Iyer might be one of the youngest captains in the league at present but has significant experience behind his back when it comes to leading an IPL team. Recently, former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished praise on the KKR skipper and said captaincy comes naturally to the 27-year-old, who he feels has been clear in his thoughts as captain and has not made it feel like he is leading KKR for the first time in his career. "Captaincy comes naturally to him. Look at his aggressive captaincy; you don't feel like he's leading KKR for the first time. It looks like he's been captaining them for the last 3 to 4 seasons and it is visible through his clarity of thoughts," Shastri said while speaking on Star Sports. "His mindset is clear about what brand of cricket he needs to play as a batter. At the same time, he's aware of what he, as a captain, needs to do to take his team to the playoffs and win the title," he added. Also Read: Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in Delhi Capitals camp Under their new skipper, KKR kicked off their IPL 2022 campaign with a win against defending champions Chennai Super Kings in their season-opener before slipping to a defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their next game. KKR have since managed two wins in their last four matches and are currently placed at the sixth place on the table with six points from as many matches. Also Read: WATCH: CSK skipper Jadeja, Bravo fume at Dube after he fails to take David Miller's catch against GT Shastri has high hopes for Iyer as captain and believes he has the potential to go a long way with KKR. Iyer will be looking to help his side get back to winning ways when KKR take on Rajasthan Royals in their seventh game of the season at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (April 18). "I've liked the way he's spoken during the pre and post-match conferences; that shows he's clear with his plans. I am convinced he'll go a long way," said Shastri as he lauded Iyer.

'Captaincy comes naturally to him': Ravi Shastri heaps praise on KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in several states across India, reports emerged of a virus scare in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp on Monday (April 18). It seemed COVID-19 was back to haunt the Indian Premier League (IPL) once again with the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament under threat after a positive case was detected in the DC squad.

Reports went viral on Monday of a Delhi Capitals player returning positive after an antigen test. The positive case in the squad also led to the entire DC squad getting quarantined with their travel to Pune getting delayed by a day ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Wednesday (April 20).

Fans soon started speculating and feared if the tournament can be suspended yet again this year due to COVID-19. IPL 2021 last year had to be suspended after four positive cases were detected among the squads in the bio-bubble. The tournament was later moved to the UAE and was completed outside India.

Soon after the reports of a COVID-19 scare in the Delhi Capitals' camp emerged, fans started speculating as 'Cancel IPL' started trending on Twitter. It also triggered hilarious reactions and memes from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) fans, who tweeted in favour of cancelling the season considering poor&nbsp;starts from both teams this season.

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While MI are yet to win their first game so far in IPL 2022, CSK have&nbsp;managed only one win in six matches and are languishing in the bottom half of the table. Some also aimed a dig at the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans as their team is doing well but COVID-19 might spoil the party for Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. in their hunt for their maiden title.

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Mitchell Marsh was the player who tested positive for COVID-19 in DC camp&nbsp;

After reports of an unnamed player testing positive for COVID-19 went viral on Monday, it was later revealed that Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was the one who returned a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). However, in huge relief for the franchise and the BCCI, the Australian all-rounder tested negative in his mandatory RT-PCR test, as per a report in news agency PTI.

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Earlier, Delhi Capitals' physio Patrick Farhat had tested positive for COVID-19 and is still in quarantine. However, barring him, all other members of the squad have tested negative for the virus in the RT-PCR tests conducted on Monday.

"Mitchell Marsh's RT-PCR report has come negative. RT-PCR report is supposed to be conclusive evidence and all other members have also tested negative in RT-PCR tests. There is no threat to Wednesday's match between DC and PBKS," a senior BCCI official was quoted as saying by PTI.

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Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in several states across India, reports emerged of a virus scare in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp on Monday (April 18). It seemed COVID-19 was back to haunt the Indian Premier League (IPL) once again with the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament under threat after a positive case was detected in the DC squad.

Amid a rise in COVID-19 cases in several states across India, reports emerged of a virus scare in the Delhi Capitals (DC) camp on Monday (April 18). It seemed COVID-19 was back to haunt the Indian Premier League (IPL) once again with the ongoing 15th edition of the tournament under threat after a positive case was detected in the DC squad. Reports went viral on Monday of a Delhi Capitals player returning positive after an antigen test. The positive case in the squad also led to the entire DC squad getting quarantined with their travel to Pune getting delayed by a day ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Wednesday (April 20). Fans soon started speculating and feared if the tournament can be suspended yet again this year due to COVID-19. IPL 2021 last year had to be suspended after four positive cases were detected among the squads in the bio-bubble. The tournament was later moved to the UAE and was completed outside India. Soon after the reports of a COVID-19 scare in the Delhi Capitals' camp emerged, fans started speculating as 'Cancel IPL' started trending on Twitter. It also triggered hilarious reactions and memes from Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) fans, who tweeted in favour of cancelling the season considering poor starts from both teams this season. Also Read: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings back on track as Mitchell Marsh tests negative for COVID-19 While MI are yet to win their first game so far in IPL 2022, CSK have managed only one win in six matches and are languishing in the bottom half of the table. Some also aimed a dig at the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans as their team is doing well but COVID-19 might spoil the party for Faf du Plessis & Co. in their hunt for their maiden title. Check out the hilarious reactions: MI and CSK fans coming together in support of cancel IPL pic.twitter.com/xOKYeV6OnM — Hemank (@Hemank_fpl) April 18, 2022 × Okay let's cancel ipl 😃🤪#TATAIPL #DelhiCapitals pic.twitter.com/5LSXDypZ54 — Dhina (@dinak731) April 18, 2022 × Cancel ipl is trending Meanwhile CSK and mi fans pic.twitter.com/PrCgMOdlfn — Gourav Joshi (@Iam_Gouravjoshi) April 18, 2022 × Cancel IPL is trending meanwhile RCB fans for the first time watching RCB play well for the first time pic.twitter.com/4cBXScxity — Pragati⁷ 220610 (@bts__chingu) April 18, 2022 × GT and LSG fans started protest after Cancel IPL starts trending on twitter pic.twitter.com/fumNZemhc6 — Agrawal Bandhu (@bandhu_agrawal) April 18, 2022 × Mitchell Marsh was the player who tested positive for COVID-19 in DC camp After reports of an unnamed player testing positive for COVID-19 went viral on Monday, it was later revealed that Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh was the one who returned a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT). However, in huge relief for the franchise and the BCCI, the Australian all-rounder tested negative in his mandatory RT-PCR test, as per a report in news agency PTI. Also Read: WATCH - CSK skipper Jadeja, Bravo fume at Dube after he fails to take David Miller's catch against GT Earlier, Delhi Capitals' physio Patrick Farhat had tested positive for COVID-19 and is still in quarantine. However, barring him, all other members of the squad have tested negative for the virus in the RT-PCR tests conducted on Monday. "Mitchell Marsh's RT-PCR report has come negative. RT-PCR report is supposed to be conclusive evidence and all other members have also tested negative in RT-PCR tests. There is no threat to Wednesday's match between DC and PBKS," a senior BCCI official was quoted as saying by PTI.

Memes galore as 'Cancel IPL' trends on Twitter after COVID-19 scare in Delhi Capitals camp

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested negative in his mandatory RT-PCR test after returning a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), meaning the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings on Wednesday will go on as scheduled.

It can also be confirmed that save physio Patrick Farhart, who is already in isolation after testing positive, all the other RT-PCR reports have turned out to be negative.

"Mitchell Marsh's RT-PCR report has come negative. RT-PCR report is supposed to be conclusive evidence and all other members have also tested negative in RT-PCR tests. There is no threat to Wednesday's match between DC and PBKS," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Monday.

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It is understood that an Australian all-rounder showed some symptoms and a Rapid Antigen Test was performed which came positive.

It could have been due to the fact that he was undergoing rehab under Farhart's guidance and picked up mild symptoms which didn't turn out to be alarming.

"DC were supposed to travel to Pune today but the entire squad members have been told to retire to their respective rooms and as per protocol RT PCR is being done to ascertain whether there is an outbreak in the camp or it is an isolated case like Patrick Farhart," a BCCI source had earlier said.

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A team masseur had also apparently showed some symptoms but he has also reportedly tested negative.

"All teams are staying at Conrad Hotel in Pune where BCCI has created a bio-bubble. They were supposed to travel but now it has been delayed. Obviously all those whose results would be negative would carry on with onward journey tomorrow," the source said.

As per BCCI's testing protocols, every member of an IPL squad in a team bubble is tested every fifth day unlike last season when it was every third day. However if the franchise on its own wants the members to be tested, they are more than welcome.

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The development comes after team physio Farhart tested positive last week. "We were supposed to leave today but have been told to stay in room until further notice," said a team source.

With COVID cases rising outside the IPL bio-bubble, the virus threat inside the protected environment has also increased.

Last season, the tournament had to be suspended midway due to the second wave before it could be completed in the UAE in September-October.

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested negative in his mandatory RT-PCR test after returning a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), meaning the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings on Wednesday will go on as scheduled.

Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh has tested negative in his mandatory RT-PCR test after returning a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT), meaning the IPL match between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings on Wednesday will go on as scheduled. It can also be confirmed that save physio Patrick Farhart, who is already in isolation after testing positive, all the other RT-PCR reports have turned out to be negative. "Mitchell Marsh's RT-PCR report has come negative. RT-PCR report is supposed to be conclusive evidence and all other members have also tested negative in RT-PCR tests. There is no threat to Wednesday's match between DC and PBKS," a senior BCCI official told PTI on Monday. Also read | Former India opener names two franchises who have 'lit up' IPL this year It is understood that an Australian all-rounder showed some symptoms and a Rapid Antigen Test was performed which came positive. It could have been due to the fact that he was undergoing rehab under Farhart's guidance and picked up mild symptoms which didn't turn out to be alarming. "DC were supposed to travel to Pune today but the entire squad members have been told to retire to their respective rooms and as per protocol RT PCR is being done to ascertain whether there is an outbreak in the camp or it is an isolated case like Patrick Farhart," a BCCI source had earlier said. Also read | WATCH: Bravo, Jadeja lose cool at Dube after he fails to grab Miller's catch A team masseur had also apparently showed some symptoms but he has also reportedly tested negative. "All teams are staying at Conrad Hotel in Pune where BCCI has created a bio-bubble. They were supposed to travel but now it has been delayed. Obviously all those whose results would be negative would carry on with onward journey tomorrow," the source said. As per BCCI's testing protocols, every member of an IPL squad in a team bubble is tested every fifth day unlike last season when it was every third day. However if the franchise on its own wants the members to be tested, they are more than welcome. Also read | Pujara scripts history with first-class double century on debut for Sussex The development comes after team physio Farhart tested positive last week. "We were supposed to leave today but have been told to stay in room until further notice," said a team source. With COVID cases rising outside the IPL bio-bubble, the virus threat inside the protected environment has also increased. Last season, the tournament had to be suspended midway due to the second wave before it could be completed in the UAE in September-October.

IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings back on track as Mitchell Marsh tests negative for COVID-19

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Both sides have six points but RR are fifth in the points table while KKR are sixth as a result of better net run rate for Sanju Samson &amp; Co.

In the previous encounter, they were beaten by Gujarat Titans as Hardik Pandya played a brilliant 52-ball-87 knock while debutant Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson took three wickets each.

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With Trent Boult cleared to play, he is expected to bolster the already impressive RR bowling line up and he can replace New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham who did not do much in the last game.

Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Jos Buttler is expected to open the batting with in-form Devdutt Padikkal with skipper Samson looking for his lost form at No 3 in the batting line-up.

South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen and West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer are once again expected to retain their places in the RR middle order with Riyan Parag being the Indian all-rounder option.

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Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal form one of the most intimidating spin duos in the tournament while Kuldeep Sen and Prasidh Krishna will be the Indian pace bowlers for RR. Trent Boult will be the only foreign bowler for the team.

Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Both sides have six points but RR are fifth in the points table while KKR are sixth as a result of better net run rate for Sanju Samson & Co.

Rajasthan Royals will be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Both sides have six points but RR are fifth in the points table while KKR are sixth as a result of better net run rate for Sanju Samson & Co. In the previous encounter, they were beaten by Gujarat Titans as Hardik Pandya played a brilliant 52-ball-87 knock while debutant Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson took three wickets each. Also read | Pujara scripts history with first-class double century on debut for Sussex With Trent Boult cleared to play, he is expected to bolster the already impressive RR bowling line up and he can replace New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham who did not do much in the last game. Against Kolkata Knight Riders, Jos Buttler is expected to open the batting with in-form Devdutt Padikkal with skipper Samson looking for his lost form at No 3 in the batting line-up. South Africa’s Rassie van der Dussen and West Indies’ Shimron Hetmyer are once again expected to retain their places in the RR middle order with Riyan Parag being the Indian all-rounder option. Also read | Former India opener names two franchises who have 'lit up' IPL this year Ravichandran Ashwin and Yuzvendra Chahal form one of the most intimidating spin duos in the tournament while Kuldeep Sen and Prasidh Krishna will be the Indian pace bowlers for RR. Trent Boult will be the only foreign bowler for the team. Rajasthan Royals predicted XI: Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson, Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Ravichandran Ashwin, Riyan Parag, Trent Boult, Kuldeep Sen, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal

IPL 2022: Return of Trent Boult? Rajasthan Royals predicted XI against Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they lock horns with each other in match no. 30 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. The match between the two sides will be played at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai where KKR are yet to win an IPL game.

KKR are heading into the clash against Rajasthan Royals after suffering back-to-back defeats against Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last two games while the Royals faced a comprehensive defeat against Gujarat Titans in their last game. There is nothing to separate the two teams on the points table at the moment with six points each in their kitty, however, RR have played a game less than KKR.

KKR have failed to get consistent starts from their opener Venkatesh Iyer at the top while Aaron Finch's inclusion in the last game also didn't produce the desired results. Iyer has so far struggled to make an impact barring his half-century against Mumbai Indians and the lack of runs from his bat have hurt KKR.

Not only Iyer, but the likes of skipper Shreyas Iyer, Sam Billings and Nitish Rana too have not been consistent which has left Andre Russell with the bulk of scoring to do in the lower-middle order. Russell has so far responded well to the challenge but hasn't quite managed to set the season alight.

Russell is currently KKR's best batter this season with 179 runs in six matches and has also picked up five wickets. RR too have&nbsp;similar issues in their middle-order as skipper Sanju Samson's bat has gone quiet after firing at the start of their campaign. Yashasvi Jaiswal had to be dropped after a couple of average performances while Riyan Parag is yet to prove his credentials as a finisher.

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However, RR's bowling attack has been their strength so far this season with the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and R Ashwin among the wickets. Prasdh Krishna has also been impressive so far and will look to haunt his former side KKR at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday.

Here is all you need to know about RR vs KKR clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

Kolkata Knight Riders have a slight advantage over Rajasthan Royals when it comes to the head to head record between the two teams. KKR have 13 wins compared to RR's 11 in 24 meetings between the two sides.

Stats:

Yuzvendra Chahal has a terrific record against KKR's middle-order batter Nitish Rana having dismissed him 4 times in the IPL. KKR spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy can trouble RR's in-form opener Jos Buttler, who has struggled against them.

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Trivia:

Sanju Samson's form has once again dwindled as the season progresses. The RR skipper had notched up 85 runs in the first two games of the season and has since managed only 32 runs in the next three matches.

Squads:

Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Aaron Finch, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Sheldon Jackson(w), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Aman Hakim Khan, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Tim Southee, Sam Billings, Mohammad Nabi, Chamika Karunaratne, Ajinkya Rahane, Baba Indrajith, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Shivam Mavi, Pratham Singh, Abhijeet Tomar, Ashok Sharma, Ramesh Kumar, Harshit Rana

Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson(w/c), Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, James Neesham, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Karun Nair, Navdeep Saini, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they lock horns with each other in match no. 30 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will be aiming to bounce back to winning ways when they lock horns with each other in match no. 30 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. The match between the two sides will be played at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai where KKR are yet to win an IPL game. KKR are heading into the clash against Rajasthan Royals after suffering back-to-back defeats against Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last two games while the Royals faced a comprehensive defeat against Gujarat Titans in their last game. There is nothing to separate the two teams on the points table at the moment with six points each in their kitty, however, RR have played a game less than KKR. KKR have failed to get consistent starts from their opener Venkatesh Iyer at the top while Aaron Finch's inclusion in the last game also didn't produce the desired results. Iyer has so far struggled to make an impact barring his half-century against Mumbai Indians and the lack of runs from his bat have hurt KKR. Not only Iyer, but the likes of skipper Shreyas Iyer, Sam Billings and Nitish Rana too have not been consistent which has left Andre Russell with the bulk of scoring to do in the lower-middle order. Russell has so far responded well to the challenge but hasn't quite managed to set the season alight. Russell is currently KKR's best batter this season with 179 runs in six matches and has also picked up five wickets. RR too have similar issues in their middle-order as skipper Sanju Samson's bat has gone quiet after firing at the start of their campaign. Yashasvi Jaiswal had to be dropped after a couple of average performances while Riyan Parag is yet to prove his credentials as a finisher. Also Read: 'Most deserving' - Harbhajan Singh backs SRH pacer to be included in India's T20 World Cup squad However, RR's bowling attack has been their strength so far this season with the likes of Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and R Ashwin among the wickets. Prasdh Krishna has also been impressive so far and will look to haunt his former side KKR at the Brabourne Stadium on Monday. Here is all you need to know about RR vs KKR clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: Kolkata Knight Riders have a slight advantage over Rajasthan Royals when it comes to the head to head record between the two teams. KKR have 13 wins compared to RR's 11 in 24 meetings between the two sides. Stats: Yuzvendra Chahal has a terrific record against KKR's middle-order batter Nitish Rana having dismissed him 4 times in the IPL. KKR spinners Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy can trouble RR's in-form opener Jos Buttler, who has struggled against them. Also Read: WATCH: CSK skipper Jadeja, Bravo fume at Dube after he fails to take David Miller's catch against GT Trivia: Sanju Samson's form has once again dwindled as the season progresses. The RR skipper had notched up 85 runs in the first two games of the season and has since managed only 32 runs in the next three matches. Squads: Kolkata Knight Riders: Shreyas Iyer(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Aaron Finch, Sunil Narine, Nitish Rana, Sheldon Jackson(w), Andre Russell, Pat Cummins, Aman Hakim Khan, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Tim Southee, Sam Billings, Mohammad Nabi, Chamika Karunaratne, Ajinkya Rahane, Baba Indrajith, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Shivam Mavi, Pratham Singh, Abhijeet Tomar, Ashok Sharma, Ramesh Kumar, Harshit Rana Rajasthan Royals: Sanju Samson(w/c), Jos Buttler, Devdutt Padikkal, Rassie van der Dussen, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, James Neesham, Ravichandran Ashwin, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Sen, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Trent Boult, Karun Nair, Navdeep Saini, KC Cariappa, Daryl Mitchell, Obed McCoy, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Anunay Singh, Dhruv Jurel, Shubham Garhwal

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and squads

Umran Malik was the star for Sunrisers Hyderabad with the ball as they raced to a comfortable victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday. The young pacer from Jammu &amp; Kashmir was the pick of the SRH bowlers as he completed a brilliant four-wicket haul.

Malik started with the dismissal of Jitesh Sharma and in the final over of the match, he took the wickets of Odean Smith, Rahul Chahar and Vaibhav Arora without conceding a single run.

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Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh was amazed by the pace and talent of the youngster and back him to make his place in the India squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup.

"This (Blue) is the only jersey missing and he should get it early. I feel he is the most deserving one who should be selected to play for India in that T20 World Cup in Australia. He could be your match winner there," he said on Star Sports after the end of the PBKS innings against SRH.

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SRH became the first team in this year’s IPL to register four consecutive wins in the competition after losing two of their opening matches. Malik was the best bowler for them while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three scalps at the top of the innings to bundle out a hapless Punjab Kings for just 151.

While chasing a modest total, SRH hardly faced much difficulty as Abhishek Sharma started well and the duo of Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran was able to guide them to victory.

Umran Malik was the star for Sunrisers Hyderabad with the ball as they raced to a comfortable victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.

Umran Malik was the star for Sunrisers Hyderabad with the ball as they raced to a comfortable victory over Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday. The young pacer from Jammu & Kashmir was the pick of the SRH bowlers as he completed a brilliant four-wicket haul. Malik started with the dismissal of Jitesh Sharma and in the final over of the match, he took the wickets of Odean Smith, Rahul Chahar and Vaibhav Arora without conceding a single run. Also read | Pujara scripts history with first-class double century on debut for Sussex Former Indian cricket team spinner Harbhajan Singh was amazed by the pace and talent of the youngster and back him to make his place in the India squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup. "This (Blue) is the only jersey missing and he should get it early. I feel he is the most deserving one who should be selected to play for India in that T20 World Cup in Australia. He could be your match winner there," he said on Star Sports after the end of the PBKS innings against SRH. Also read | Former India opener names two franchises who have 'lit up' IPL this year SRH became the first team in this year’s IPL to register four consecutive wins in the competition after losing two of their opening matches. Malik was the best bowler for them while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three scalps at the top of the innings to bundle out a hapless Punjab Kings for just 151. While chasing a modest total, SRH hardly faced much difficulty as Abhishek Sharma started well and the duo of Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran was able to guide them to victory.

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Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra picked two teams who, according to him, have ‘lit up’ the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Chopra was&nbsp;all praise for Gujarat Titans as they defeated Chennai Super Kings in the absence of their skipper Hardik Pandya on Sunday. He also lauded Sunrisers Hyderabad after they registered their fourth consecutive victory of the tournament.

"Winning without Hardik. Winning without Gill scoring a single run. This Gujarat Team is doing things that I never thought were possible with their resources. Two teams-GT and SRH have lit up this #IPL2022," Chopra tweeted.

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It was a good outing for both teams on Sunday as they extended their winning run with both set of batsmen impressing with their stroke play. While it was Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran for SRH, David Miller found his lost form and he guided GT to victory along with Rashid Khan.

SRH pacer Umran Malik was on fire as he took three wickets in the final over of the match while Bhuvneshwar Kumar wrecked the top order with three scalps as Punjab Kings were bundled out for 151. It was an easy chase for Kane Williamson &amp; Co as they moved into the Top 4 in the points table.

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On the other hand, Miller was the star performer for GT as he stitched together a brilliant partnership with stand-in skipper Rashid to guide his team to victory after they lost four wickets under 40 runs. It catapulted them to the top of the points table with five wins in six matches.

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra picked two teams who, according to him, have ‘lit up’ the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Chopra was all praise for Gujarat Titans as they defeated Chennai Super Kings in the absence of their skipper Hardik Pandya on Sunday.

Former Indian cricket team opener Aakash Chopra picked two teams who, according to him, have ‘lit up’ the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Chopra was all praise for Gujarat Titans as they defeated Chennai Super Kings in the absence of their skipper Hardik Pandya on Sunday. He also lauded Sunrisers Hyderabad after they registered their fourth consecutive victory of the tournament. "Winning without Hardik. Winning without Gill scoring a single run. This Gujarat Team is doing things that I never thought were possible with their resources. Two teams-GT and SRH have lit up this #IPL2022," Chopra tweeted. Winning without Hardik. Winning without Gill scoring a single run. This Gujarat Team is doing things that I never thought were possible with their resources. Two teams—GT and SRH have lit up this #IPL2022 — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) April 17, 2022 × It was a good outing for both teams on Sunday as they extended their winning run with both set of batsmen impressing with their stroke play. While it was Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran for SRH, David Miller found his lost form and he guided GT to victory along with Rashid Khan. SRH pacer Umran Malik was on fire as he took three wickets in the final over of the match while Bhuvneshwar Kumar wrecked the top order with three scalps as Punjab Kings were bundled out for 151. It was an easy chase for Kane Williamson & Co as they moved into the Top 4 in the points table. Also read | Pujara scripts history with first-class double century on debut for Sussex On the other hand, Miller was the star performer for GT as he stitched together a brilliant partnership with stand-in skipper Rashid to guide his team to victory after they lost four wickets under 40 runs. It catapulted them to the top of the points table with five wins in six matches.

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Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will both be looking to get back to winning ways as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Rajasthan Royals are currently fifth in the IPL points table with three wins in five matches with an impressive net run rate of 0.389 while KKR are sixth with the same number of points from six games and a net run rate of 0.223.

KKR made a number of changes to their side in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad with Aaron Finch joining the side after completing his commitments with the Australia cricket team. KKR also included Sheldon Jackson and Aman Khan in place of Sam Billings and the injured Rasikh Salam.

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However, it was a disappointing outing for them as they were completely outplayed by SRH as the duo of Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram guided their side to a comfortable seven-wicket win.

On the other hand, RR were also forced to face Gujarat Titans without Trent Boult and a great batting display from Hardik Pandya along with a disciplined bowling performance from debutant Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson handed them their second defeat of the IPL season.

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RR vs KKR, IPL 2022 prediction:

Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are coming into the encounter on the back of defeats but considering the overall form in the competition, RR will hold a slight advantage over KKR. The KKR batting has not fired properly till now and an over-reliance on the overseas finishers may prove to be their downfall once again as they will be up against one of the best bowling line ups in RR. The bowling of KKR has also taken a beating in the last few matches and has added to their concerns.

Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will both be looking to get back to winning ways as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday.

Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will both be looking to get back to winning ways as they face each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Rajasthan Royals are currently fifth in the IPL points table with three wins in five matches with an impressive net run rate of 0.389 while KKR are sixth with the same number of points from six games and a net run rate of 0.223. KKR made a number of changes to their side in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad with Aaron Finch joining the side after completing his commitments with the Australia cricket team. KKR also included Sheldon Jackson and Aman Khan in place of Sam Billings and the injured Rasikh Salam. Also read | Pujara scripts history with first-class double century on debut for Sussex However, it was a disappointing outing for them as they were completely outplayed by SRH as the duo of Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram guided their side to a comfortable seven-wicket win. On the other hand, RR were also forced to face Gujarat Titans without Trent Boult and a great batting display from Hardik Pandya along with a disciplined bowling performance from debutant Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson handed them their second defeat of the IPL season. Also read | Delhi Capitals under quarantine after cricketer tests positive for COVID-19 RR vs KKR, IPL 2022 prediction: Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders are coming into the encounter on the back of defeats but considering the overall form in the competition, RR will hold a slight advantage over KKR. The KKR batting has not fired properly till now and an over-reliance on the overseas finishers may prove to be their downfall once again as they will be up against one of the best bowling line ups in RR. The bowling of KKR has also taken a beating in the last few matches and has added to their concerns.

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Gujarat Titans solidified their position at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a brilliant win over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Thanks to the win, they have 10 points from six encounters and they also boast of the best net run rate (0.395) in the T20 competition.

Royal Challengers Bangalore continued to occupy the third position with a net run rate of 0.142 while Sunrisers Hyderabad moved up to fourth after beating Punjab Kings earlier on Sunday.

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Umran Malik took four wickets and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three as Sunrisers Hyderabad bowled out Punjab Kings for 151 and they were able to chase down the target with seven wickets in hand.

SRH became the first team in this year’s tournament to register four consecutive victories.

Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders retained their positions at No 5 and 6 respectively but it was a drop of two places for Punjab Kings who looked completely outplayed against SRH.

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Punjab Kings currently have six points from six matches with a positive net run rate of 0.109.

There was no change in the bottom half of the battle as well as Delhi Capitals remained in the eighth position with four points while Chennai Super Kings are still ninth after losing their fifth encounter.

The last position belongs to five-time champions Mumbai Indians who are the only side to not win a single match this year and they have the worst net run rate (-1.048) in the tournament right now.

Gujarat Titans solidified their position at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a brilliant win over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.

Gujarat Titans solidified their position at the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a brilliant win over Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Thanks to the win, they have 10 points from six encounters and they also boast of the best net run rate (0.395) in the T20 competition. Royal Challengers Bangalore continued to occupy the third position with a net run rate of 0.142 while Sunrisers Hyderabad moved up to fourth after beating Punjab Kings earlier on Sunday. Also read | Women's IPL to be held from next year with six teams - BCCI Source Umran Malik took four wickets and Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three as Sunrisers Hyderabad bowled out Punjab Kings for 151 and they were able to chase down the target with seven wickets in hand. SRH became the first team in this year’s tournament to register four consecutive victories. Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders retained their positions at No 5 and 6 respectively but it was a drop of two places for Punjab Kings who looked completely outplayed against SRH. Also read | Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first Indian fast bowler ever in IPL history to achieve massive feat Punjab Kings currently have six points from six matches with a positive net run rate of 0.109. There was no change in the bottom half of the battle as well as Delhi Capitals remained in the eighth position with four points while Chennai Super Kings are still ninth after losing their fifth encounter. The last position belongs to five-time champions Mumbai Indians who are the only side to not win a single match this year and they have the worst net run rate (-1.048) in the tournament right now.

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