Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been a mainstay for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for quite some time and on Sunday, the pacer added a major milestone to his name.

The fast bowler became the first Indian pacer ever to take 150 wickets in the IPL as he took three wickets for his side as they defeated Punjab Kings by seven wickets. Overall, he is the third fast bowler to reach this milestone after Dwayne Bravo (174*) and Lasith Malinga (170).

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The four other bowlers – Amit Mishra (166 wickets), Piyush Chawla (157), Yuzvendra Chahal (151) and Harbhajan Singh (150) – who have achieved this feat in the IPL tournament are all spinners.

Bhuvneshwar has been a part of the SRH franchise for quite some time with his best season for the side coming in 2017 when he took 26 wickets. The fast bowler was also instrumental in Sunrisers’ title winning season back in 2016 as he took 23 wickets to guide them to a brilliant victory.

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On Sunday, Umran Malik took four wickets while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three as Punjab Kings were bundled out for 151. Bhuvneshwar dealt a lot of damage to the top order batsmen as expect for Liam Livingstone who scored 60 off just 33 balls, none were able to capitalise on their good starts.

In response, it was tidy batting display from SRH as Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran stitched together a decent partnership to guide them to their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been a mainstay for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for quite some time and on Sunday, the pacer added a major milestone to his name.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has been a mainstay for the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for quite some time and on Sunday, the pacer added a major milestone to his name. The fast bowler became the first Indian pacer ever to take 150 wickets in the IPL as he took three wickets for his side as they defeated Punjab Kings by seven wickets. Overall, he is the third fast bowler to reach this milestone after Dwayne Bravo (174*) and Lasith Malinga (170). Also read | Stand-in skipper Rashid Khan reveals why Hardik Pandya is missing GT's clash against CSK The four other bowlers – Amit Mishra (166 wickets), Piyush Chawla (157), Yuzvendra Chahal (151) and Harbhajan Singh (150) – who have achieved this feat in the IPL tournament are all spinners. Bhuvneshwar has been a part of the SRH franchise for quite some time with his best season for the side coming in 2017 when he took 26 wickets. The fast bowler was also instrumental in Sunrisers’ title winning season back in 2016 as he took 23 wickets to guide them to a brilliant victory. Also read | IPL 2022: 'He is Mr IPL' - Former England spinner heaps praises on Punjab Kings batsman On Sunday, Umran Malik took four wickets while Bhuvneshwar Kumar took three as Punjab Kings were bundled out for 151. Bhuvneshwar dealt a lot of damage to the top order batsmen as expect for Liam Livingstone who scored 60 off just 33 balls, none were able to capitalise on their good starts. In response, it was tidy batting display from SRH as Aiden Markram and Nicholas Pooran stitched together a decent partnership to guide them to their fourth consecutive victory in the tournament.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar becomes first Indian fast bowler ever in IPL history to achieve massive feat

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik continued his impressive run with the ball in his side's clash against Punjab Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Known for his express pace, Malik once again clocked impressive speed and bowled a brilliant last over to help his side bundle out Punjab Kings for 151 runs.

Asked to bowl the 20th over, Malik started off with a dot ball against the hard-hitting Odean Smith before sending him back catching him off his own bowling to send him packing on the next delivery. He followed it up with a dot ball to new batter Rahul Chahar before cleaning him up on the next ball. He then removed Vaibhav Arora on the next delivery to and on the verge of his maiden IPL hat-trick.

However, he was denied a hat-trick by Arsdeep Singh, who was run out on the last ball trying to steal a single. Malik bowled a stunning 3-wicket maiden over to finish off the proceedings for SRH on a brilliant note and achieved a rare feat in the IPL.

Malik became only the fourth bowler in the history of the league to bowl a maiden 20th over. He joined the likes of Lasith Malinga, Irfan Pathan and Jaydev Unadkat in an elite list of bowlers to have bowled a maiden in the 20th over of an IPL game. It was also the first time four wickets fell in the 20th over of an innings with a maiden.

Bowlers with a maiden in 20th over in IPL:

Irfan Pathan vs MI - 2008

Lasith Malinga vs Deccan Chargers - 2009

Jaydev Unadkat vs SRH - 2017

Umran Malik vs PBKS - 2022

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Liam Livingstone was the only stand out performer with the bat for Punjab Kings as he slammed a quickfire 33-ball 60 to help his side post a fighting total of 151 runs on the board. While Malik picked up four wickets, three of which came in the final over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped three wickets and bowled an exceptional spell of 3/22 off his four overs.

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SRH came up with yet another clinical performance in the run chase as their top-order delivered once again to help them secure their fourth win on the trot this season. Despite losing skipper Kane Williamson (3) early in the run-chase, SRH rode on crucial knocks from Abhishek Sharma (31), Rahul Tripathi (34), Aiden Markram (41) and Nicholas Pooran (41)&nbsp;to chase down the target with 7 balls to spare.

SRH are now placed fourth on the points table with eight points from six matches so far this season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik continued his impressive run with the ball in his side's clash against Punjab Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) pacer Umran Malik continued his impressive run with the ball in his side's clash against Punjab Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Known for his express pace, Malik once again clocked impressive speed and bowled a brilliant last over to help his side bundle out Punjab Kings for 151 runs. Asked to bowl the 20th over, Malik started off with a dot ball against the hard-hitting Odean Smith before sending him back catching him off his own bowling to send him packing on the next delivery. He followed it up with a dot ball to new batter Rahul Chahar before cleaning him up on the next ball. He then removed Vaibhav Arora on the next delivery to and on the verge of his maiden IPL hat-trick. However, he was denied a hat-trick by Arsdeep Singh, who was run out on the last ball trying to steal a single. Malik bowled a stunning 3-wicket maiden over to finish off the proceedings for SRH on a brilliant note and achieved a rare feat in the IPL. Malik became only the fourth bowler in the history of the league to bowl a maiden 20th over. He joined the likes of Lasith Malinga, Irfan Pathan and Jaydev Unadkat in an elite list of bowlers to have bowled a maiden in the 20th over of an IPL game. It was also the first time four wickets fell in the 20th over of an innings with a maiden. Bowlers with a maiden in 20th over in IPL: Irfan Pathan vs MI - 2008 Lasith Malinga vs Deccan Chargers - 2009 Jaydev Unadkat vs SRH - 2017 Umran Malik vs PBKS - 2022 Also Read: CSK CEO opens up about Chahar's potential replacements after pacer gets ruled out of IPL 2022 Liam Livingstone was the only stand out performer with the bat for Punjab Kings as he slammed a quickfire 33-ball 60 to help his side post a fighting total of 151 runs on the board. While Malik picked up four wickets, three of which came in the final over, Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped three wickets and bowled an exceptional spell of 3/22 off his four overs. Also Read: 'I take full responsibility': Rohit Sharma reacts to Mumbai Indians' 6th straight defeat in IPL 2022 SRH came up with yet another clinical performance in the run chase as their top-order delivered once again to help them secure their fourth win on the trot this season. Despite losing skipper Kane Williamson (3) early in the run-chase, SRH rode on crucial knocks from Abhishek Sharma (31), Rahul Tripathi (34), Aiden Markram (41) and Nicholas Pooran (41) to chase down the target with 7 balls to spare. SRH are now placed fourth on the points table with eight points from six matches so far this season.

Umran Malik picks up 3 wickets in 20th over against PBKS, becomes 4th bowler to achieve rare IPL feat

Young pace sensation Umran Malik's scorching final over proved to be the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad slayed Punjab Kings by seven wickets for their fourth successive win in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.

In top gear with Liam Livingstone's counter-attacking 60 off 30 balls (5x4, 4x6), PBKS lost five wickets in seven balls with Malik (4/28) producing a perfect final over -- a rare four-wicket maiden -- to skittle out the opposition for a below-par 151.

After Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/22) provided the key breakthrough of Livingstone, the 22-year-old uncapped pacer picked three wickets while the fourth came via run-out to derail PBKS. In reply, Sunrisers Hyderabad did not have a perfect start and lost skipper Kane Williamson (3) early in the fourth over with Kagiso Rabada drawing the first blood.

Opener Abhishek Sharma (31 off 25 balls; 3x4, 1x6) and in-form Rahul Tripathi (34 from 22b; 4x4, 1x6) failed to convert their starts but the modest total meant that SRH did not have to worry much in the end.

Windies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran (41 not out from 27b; 4X4, 1x6) and Aiden Markram (35 not out from 30b; 1x4, 1x6) then completed the formalities with an unbroken 75-run partnership from 50 balls.

Playing without their regular skipper Mayank Agarwal, who suffered a toe-injury during training, PBKS were also let down with their sloppy fielding as they missed a runout and conceded easy runs defending a small total.

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Markram finished off the chase in the penultimate over hitting Vaibhav Arora for consecutive boundaries and six to seal the issue with seven balls to spare.

The win took SRH to eight points, moving up from the middle-table rush to climb to the fourth spot, while PBKS remained on seventh with six points from as many matches.

Earlier Livingstone, who was the most expensive overseas player in this season's IPL auction with a price tag of Rs 11.50-crore, resurrected the PBKS innings with a counter-attacking 60 off 30 balls (5x4, 4x6) -- his third fifty in four matches.

Reduced to 61/4 inside eight overs after being put in, Livingstone found a perfect ally in No 6 batter Shahrukh Khan (26 off 28 balls; 1x4, 2x6) as the duo stitched together 71 from 49 balls to revive them in the middle overs.

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On a slow pitch where scoring was difficult early on, Livingstone did not have any trouble as he had shots all over the pitch. But the momentum shifted heavily in favour of SRH after Bhuvneshwar (3/22) provided the key breakthrough of Livingstone as PBKS lost five wickets in seven balls with Malik (4/28) producing a perfect final over.

Malik first had Odean Smith with a slower one before castling Rahul Chahar and Vaibhav Arora in successive deliveries. Punjab without their skipper and opener Mayank Agarwal had an anxious start and lost two wickets inside five overs including that of stand-in captain Shikhar Dhawan (8).

Punjab kept losing wickets and were soon reduced to 33/2 inside five overs when Livingstone came in to take charge of the proceedings. There were more to follow as Jonny Bairstow (12) and Jitesh Sharma (11) departed in successive overs but Livingstone and Shahrukh held on to turn it around in the middle overs.&nbsp;

Young pace sensation Umran Malik's scorching final over proved to be the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad slayed Punjab Kings by seven wickets for their fourth successive win in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.

Young pace sensation Umran Malik's scorching final over proved to be the difference as Sunrisers Hyderabad slayed Punjab Kings by seven wickets for their fourth successive win in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. In top gear with Liam Livingstone's counter-attacking 60 off 30 balls (5x4, 4x6), PBKS lost five wickets in seven balls with Malik (4/28) producing a perfect final over -- a rare four-wicket maiden -- to skittle out the opposition for a below-par 151. After Bhuvneshwar Kumar (3/22) provided the key breakthrough of Livingstone, the 22-year-old uncapped pacer picked three wickets while the fourth came via run-out to derail PBKS. In reply, Sunrisers Hyderabad did not have a perfect start and lost skipper Kane Williamson (3) early in the fourth over with Kagiso Rabada drawing the first blood. Opener Abhishek Sharma (31 off 25 balls; 3x4, 1x6) and in-form Rahul Tripathi (34 from 22b; 4x4, 1x6) failed to convert their starts but the modest total meant that SRH did not have to worry much in the end. Windies wicketkeeper-batter Nicholas Pooran (41 not out from 27b; 4X4, 1x6) and Aiden Markram (35 not out from 30b; 1x4, 1x6) then completed the formalities with an unbroken 75-run partnership from 50 balls. Playing without their regular skipper Mayank Agarwal, who suffered a toe-injury during training, PBKS were also let down with their sloppy fielding as they missed a runout and conceded easy runs defending a small total. Also Read: CSK CEO opens up about Deepak Chahar's potential replacements after pacer gets ruled out of IPL 2022 Markram finished off the chase in the penultimate over hitting Vaibhav Arora for consecutive boundaries and six to seal the issue with seven balls to spare. The win took SRH to eight points, moving up from the middle-table rush to climb to the fourth spot, while PBKS remained on seventh with six points from as many matches. Earlier Livingstone, who was the most expensive overseas player in this season's IPL auction with a price tag of Rs 11.50-crore, resurrected the PBKS innings with a counter-attacking 60 off 30 balls (5x4, 4x6) -- his third fifty in four matches. Reduced to 61/4 inside eight overs after being put in, Livingstone found a perfect ally in No 6 batter Shahrukh Khan (26 off 28 balls; 1x4, 2x6) as the duo stitched together 71 from 49 balls to revive them in the middle overs. Also Read: Umran Malik picks up 3 wickets in 20th over against PBKS, becomes 4th bowler to achieve rare IPL feat On a slow pitch where scoring was difficult early on, Livingstone did not have any trouble as he had shots all over the pitch. But the momentum shifted heavily in favour of SRH after Bhuvneshwar (3/22) provided the key breakthrough of Livingstone as PBKS lost five wickets in seven balls with Malik (4/28) producing a perfect final over. Malik first had Odean Smith with a slower one before castling Rahul Chahar and Vaibhav Arora in successive deliveries. Punjab without their skipper and opener Mayank Agarwal had an anxious start and lost two wickets inside five overs including that of stand-in captain Shikhar Dhawan (8). Punjab kept losing wickets and were soon reduced to 33/2 inside five overs when Livingstone came in to take charge of the proceedings. There were more to follow as Jonny Bairstow (12) and Jitesh Sharma (11) departed in successive overs but Livingstone and Shahrukh held on to turn it around in the middle overs.

IPL 2022: Malik, Markram star as SRH thrash Punjab Kings by 7 wickets to bag 4th win on the trot

Mumbai Indians (MI) lost their sixth game in a row in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 16) after an 18-run defeat at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Mumbai Indians faltered once again in a run chase as they failed to successfully nail down the target of 200 runs at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

KL Rahul slammed his first hundred of the season as he notched up a brilliant unbeaten 103 off 60 balls to power Lucknow Super Giants to a big total of 199 runs on the board. MI bowlers continued to struggle and none of them barring Jaydev Unadkat and Jasprit Bumrah managed to make an impact in the game.

Skipper Rohit Sharma's rough patch continued as he was dismissed cheaply for 6 while his opening partner Ishan Kishan was sent packing on just 13 off 17 balls as MI got off to a woeful start. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were restricted on 181/9 as LSG won the game comfortably.

It was Mumbai's sixth defeat in a row this season - their worst start to a season. MI also joined RCB and Delhi Capitals as they equalled the unwanted record of losing most matches in a row at the start of the season. No team has lost more than six games at the start of an IPL season.

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Reacting to his team's sixth defeat in IPL 2022, skipper Rohit said the lack of big partnerships saw Mumbai fail to pull off the run chase. He also explained the reason behind not giving Jasprit Bumrah the first over for MI and spoke about the team combination that MI is yet to finalise this season.

"Hard to point out one particular situation, when you are chasing a total we need big partnerships, something we failed to do today," said Rohit at the post-match presentation.

"There's no particular reason to it, we try and put team before the individual. They bat quite deep and it is important to hold your key bowlers towards the back end. We always try and keep Bumrah for the back end and it didn't seem to work out. He bowled pretty well but the others just need to pull up their socks a little bit," he added speaking about the move to hold back Bumrah.

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While Mumbai Indians are yet to win their first game this season, Rohit himself has been struggling with the bat. He is yet to find his rhythm at the top and has not managed to get going for the five-time champions. The Hitman said he takes full responsibility of not being able to provide good starts for his team and hopes MI can fight back.

"I'm trying to prepare myself in the way I prepare for every game, that is no different. It's not coming off, I take the full responsibility of not putting the team in the situation of what they expect from me. I back myself to go out there and enjoy the game and doing what I have been doing all these years. It's important to keep looking forward. It's not the end of the world, we have come back before and we will try and come back again," said Rohit.

Mumbai Indians (MI) lost their sixth game in a row in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 16) after an 18-run defeat at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

Mumbai Indians (MI) lost their sixth game in a row in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 16) after an 18-run defeat at the hands of Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Mumbai Indians faltered once again in a run chase as they failed to successfully nail down the target of 200 runs at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. KL Rahul slammed his first hundred of the season as he notched up a brilliant unbeaten 103 off 60 balls to power Lucknow Super Giants to a big total of 199 runs on the board. MI bowlers continued to struggle and none of them barring Jaydev Unadkat and Jasprit Bumrah managed to make an impact in the game. Skipper Rohit Sharma's rough patch continued as he was dismissed cheaply for 6 while his opening partner Ishan Kishan was sent packing on just 13 off 17 balls as MI got off to a woeful start. They kept losing wickets at regular intervals and were restricted on 181/9 as LSG won the game comfortably. It was Mumbai's sixth defeat in a row this season - their worst start to a season. MI also joined RCB and Delhi Capitals as they equalled the unwanted record of losing most matches in a row at the start of the season. No team has lost more than six games at the start of an IPL season. Also Read: Dinesh Karthik responds after fan's 'Drove 1000 kms for you RCB' banner goes viral during DC clash Reacting to his team's sixth defeat in IPL 2022, skipper Rohit said the lack of big partnerships saw Mumbai fail to pull off the run chase. He also explained the reason behind not giving Jasprit Bumrah the first over for MI and spoke about the team combination that MI is yet to finalise this season. "Hard to point out one particular situation, when you are chasing a total we need big partnerships, something we failed to do today," said Rohit at the post-match presentation. "There's no particular reason to it, we try and put team before the individual. They bat quite deep and it is important to hold your key bowlers towards the back end. We always try and keep Bumrah for the back end and it didn't seem to work out. He bowled pretty well but the others just need to pull up their socks a little bit," he added speaking about the move to hold back Bumrah. Also Read: CSK CEO opens up about Deepak Chahar's potential replacements after pacer gets ruled out of IPL 2022 While Mumbai Indians are yet to win their first game this season, Rohit himself has been struggling with the bat. He is yet to find his rhythm at the top and has not managed to get going for the five-time champions. The Hitman said he takes full responsibility of not being able to provide good starts for his team and hopes MI can fight back. "I'm trying to prepare myself in the way I prepare for every game, that is no different. It's not coming off, I take the full responsibility of not putting the team in the situation of what they expect from me. I back myself to go out there and enjoy the game and doing what I have been doing all these years. It's important to keep looking forward. It's not the end of the world, we have come back before and we will try and come back again," said Rohit.

'I take full responsibility': Rohit Sharma reacts to Mumbai Indians' 6th straight defeat in IPL 2022

Former England international Graeme Swann believes that Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is enjoying the form of his life and he hailed the veteran batsman as ‘Mr IPL’.

Dhawan, who was picked by Punjab Kings for INR 82.5 million after a couple of good seasons with Delhi Capitals, is currently the second highest run-scorer in IPL history. Dhawan also holds the record of being the only Indian cricketer in the history of T20 cricket to hit 1000 fours in the format.

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"Clearly he's (Shikhar Dhawan) in a form of his life. I mean he's been playing a pink suit gear dog in the TATA IPL. I mean he is Mr. IPL (for me) and I love watching every minute of him bat like that (when he's in his elements)," Swann said on Star Sports' show Cricket Live.

The former England spinner also praised Dhawan for his wide array of shots and he went on to say that the audience are getting a glimpse into ‘Vintage Shikhar Dhawan’ this season.

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"As soon as Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot over extra cover for a six early on in his innings, you know he's in for a good time. And these are some vintage Shikhar Dhawan shots. He's brilliant down the ground, brilliant over the square, that little ramp over the top, a flick to the leg side. He's amazing."

The left-hander had a couple of good starts in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but could only manage to score one half century in five matches and he currently has a strike rate of 133.11.

Former England international Graeme Swann believes that Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is enjoying the form of his life and he hailed the veteran batsman as ‘Mr IPL’.

Former England international Graeme Swann believes that Punjab Kings opener Shikhar Dhawan is enjoying the form of his life and he hailed the veteran batsman as ‘Mr IPL’. Dhawan, who was picked by Punjab Kings for INR 82.5 million after a couple of good seasons with Delhi Capitals, is currently the second highest run-scorer in IPL history. Dhawan also holds the record of being the only Indian cricketer in the history of T20 cricket to hit 1000 fours in the format. Also read | CSK CEO opens up about Deepak Chahar's potential replacements after pacer gets ruled out of IPL 2022 "Clearly he's (Shikhar Dhawan) in a form of his life. I mean he's been playing a pink suit gear dog in the TATA IPL. I mean he is Mr. IPL (for me) and I love watching every minute of him bat like that (when he's in his elements)," Swann said on Star Sports' show Cricket Live. The former England spinner also praised Dhawan for his wide array of shots and he went on to say that the audience are getting a glimpse into ‘Vintage Shikhar Dhawan’ this season. Also read | 'He should've retired out' - Former India cricketer slams 'villain' Mitchell Marsh after DC loss "As soon as Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot over extra cover for a six early on in his innings, you know he's in for a good time. And these are some vintage Shikhar Dhawan shots. He's brilliant down the ground, brilliant over the square, that little ramp over the top, a flick to the leg side. He's amazing." The left-hander had a couple of good starts in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but could only manage to score one half century in five matches and he currently has a strike rate of 133.11.

IPL 2022: 'He is Mr IPL' - Former England spinner heaps praises on Punjab Kings batsman

Chennai Super Kings were dealt a major blow in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their big money signing Deepak Chahar was ruled of the tournament due to injury. The fast bowler, who was picked for INR 140 million in the mega auction, suffered a quadriceps injury during India’s 3rd T20 International against West Indies and that injury has now ruled him out of the ongoing competition.

There was some hope for the CSK franchise as Chahar was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) but on Friday, he confirmed that he will not take part in IPL 2022. There is more worry for the cricketer as he can also end up missing the 2022 T20 World Cup.

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Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan was asked about the possible replacement for Chahar and he said that the franchise have not found anyone yet. He explained that the decision lies with the team management and they have not got back to him about the possible replacement.

"We have left it to the team management and they have not come back to us so far. We do not find an Indian bowler of Deepak's calibre," Viswanathan told Cricbuzz about the Deepak Chahar issue.

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Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande are the Indian pace bowling options in the CSK team right now and they are expected to take more responsibility in the absence of Chahar who was piped to be the most important asset for them this season.

Chennai Super Kings have had a horrible start to the season as they lost four out of their five encounters.

Chennai Super Kings were dealt a major blow in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their big money signing Deepak Chahar was ruled of the tournament due to injury.

Chennai Super Kings were dealt a major blow in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their big money signing Deepak Chahar was ruled of the tournament due to injury. The fast bowler, who was picked for INR 140 million in the mega auction, suffered a quadriceps injury during India’s 3rd T20 International against West Indies and that injury has now ruled him out of the ongoing competition. There was some hope for the CSK franchise as Chahar was undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) but on Friday, he confirmed that he will not take part in IPL 2022. There is more worry for the cricketer as he can also end up missing the 2022 T20 World Cup. Also read | 'He should've retired out' - Former India cricketer slams 'villain' Mitchell Marsh after DC loss Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Viswanathan was asked about the possible replacement for Chahar and he said that the franchise have not found anyone yet. He explained that the decision lies with the team management and they have not got back to him about the possible replacement. "We have left it to the team management and they have not come back to us so far. We do not find an Indian bowler of Deepak's calibre," Viswanathan told Cricbuzz about the Deepak Chahar issue. Also read | Karthik responds after fan's 'Drove 1000 kms for you RCB' banner goes viral during DC clash Mukesh Choudhary, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Tushar Deshpande are the Indian pace bowling options in the CSK team right now and they are expected to take more responsibility in the absence of Chahar who was piped to be the most important asset for them this season. Chennai Super Kings have had a horrible start to the season as they lost four out of their five encounters.

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It was a difficult outing for Mitchell Marsh in his debut for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he could manage just 14 runs in 24 balls. The Australia international looked completely out of form and he ended up facing 11 dot balls to put his own team under pressure.

Former Indian cricket team opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who was a part of the 1983 World Cup winning side, was not happy with Marsh’s performance at all and said that he should have just ‘retired out’ like Ravichandran Ashwin did earlier in the season for Rajasthan Royals.

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"Come on Mitch, you should have thought out or just said retired out. That's the best way out, like what Ashwin did, because you had a deep batting order and by the time the run rate had climbed up to 13-14 runs per over, Rishabh Pant tried desperately, but the villain for me is Mitch Marsh," Srikkanth told Crichunt Youtube channel.

The required run rate kept creeping up as Marsh was unable to score quickly and although Rishabh Pant played a couple of shots towards the end, DC slumped to a defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday.

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"Frankly speaking, they were off to a good start and David Warner was very brilliant and, because of the pressure created by Mitch Marsh, Warner got out and Pant had to go after every ball and he also got out," he added.

Earlier in the encounter, Dinesh Karthik played a blinder to guide RCB to 189/5 after they lost their five wickets with not even 100 runs on the board.

It was a difficult outing for Mitchell Marsh in his debut for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he could manage just 14 runs in 24 balls.

It was a difficult outing for Mitchell Marsh in his debut for Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as he could manage just 14 runs in 24 balls. The Australia international looked completely out of form and he ended up facing 11 dot balls to put his own team under pressure. Former Indian cricket team opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth, who was a part of the 1983 World Cup winning side, was not happy with Marsh’s performance at all and said that he should have just ‘retired out’ like Ravichandran Ashwin did earlier in the season for Rajasthan Royals. Also read | Karthik responds after fan's 'Drove 1000 kms for you RCB' banner goes viral "Come on Mitch, you should have thought out or just said retired out. That's the best way out, like what Ashwin did, because you had a deep batting order and by the time the run rate had climbed up to 13-14 runs per over, Rishabh Pant tried desperately, but the villain for me is Mitch Marsh," Srikkanth told Crichunt Youtube channel. The required run rate kept creeping up as Marsh was unable to score quickly and although Rishabh Pant played a couple of shots towards the end, DC slumped to a defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Saturday. Also read | Kohli's old tweet goes viral after he pulls off a sensational catch against DC "Frankly speaking, they were off to a good start and David Warner was very brilliant and, because of the pressure created by Mitch Marsh, Warner got out and Pant had to go after every ball and he also got out," he added. Earlier in the encounter, Dinesh Karthik played a blinder to guide RCB to 189/5 after they lost their five wickets with not even 100 runs on the board.

IPL 2022: 'He should've retired out' - Former India cricketer slams 'villain' Mitchell Marsh after DC loss

Table toppers Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their brilliant start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.<o:p></o:p>

Hardik Pandya &amp; Co are currently at the top of the points table with four victories in their opening season and they solidified their position further by beating Rajasthan Royals in the previous encounter.

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Pandya led the team by example as he scored a brilliant 52-ball-87 to take the Titans to a good total and three wickets each for Lockie Ferguson and debutant Yash Dayal meant that Rajasthan Royals fell well short of the target.<o:p></o:p>

Against Chennai Super Kings, Matthew Wade is expected to open the batting with Shubman Gill but question marks remain over the form of the Australia wicketkeeper. Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a solid overseas option in the side and he can make his debut in place of Wade.<o:p></o:p>

Vijay Shankar has been another cricketer who has not found a good run of form and with Pandya at No 4, Titans will look at the pair of all-rounders to provide solidity to the batting line up.

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David Miller and Abhinav Manohar will be the pure batting options in the middle order with Rahul Tewatia expected to perform his role as a finisher – something he has perfected this season.<o:p></o:p>

In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson will be the pacer options while Rashid Khan will be a dangerous spin opinion against the CSK batsmen.<o:p></o:p>

Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal<o:p></o:p>

Table toppers Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their brilliant start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday.

Table toppers Gujarat Titans will be looking to continue their brilliant start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season as they take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. Hardik Pandya & Co are currently at the top of the points table with four victories in their opening season and they solidified their position further by beating Rajasthan Royals in the previous encounter. Also read | Karthik responds after fan's 'Drove 1000 kms for you RCB' banner goes viral Pandya led the team by example as he scored a brilliant 52-ball-87 to take the Titans to a good total and three wickets each for Lockie Ferguson and debutant Yash Dayal meant that Rajasthan Royals fell well short of the target. Against Chennai Super Kings, Matthew Wade is expected to open the batting with Shubman Gill but question marks remain over the form of the Australia wicketkeeper. Afghanistan’s Rahmanullah Gurbaz is a solid overseas option in the side and he can make his debut in place of Wade. Vijay Shankar has been another cricketer who has not found a good run of form and with Pandya at No 4, Titans will look at the pair of all-rounders to provide solidity to the batting line up. Also read | Conway to return? Chennai Super Kings predicted XI against Gujarat Titans David Miller and Abhinav Manohar will be the pure batting options in the middle order with Rahul Tewatia expected to perform his role as a finisher – something he has perfected this season. In the bowling department, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal and Lockie Ferguson will be the pacer options while Rashid Khan will be a dangerous spin opinion against the CSK batsmen. Gujarat Titans predicted XI: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal

IPL 2022: Rahmanullah Gurbaz to debut? Gujarat Titans predicted XI against Chennai Super Kings

After a woeful start to their campaign with four defeats in a row, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) brought an end to their losing streak with a win against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last game. Ravindra Jadeja's stint as captain has gotten off to a shaky start but CSK will be hoping to continue their winning momentum after getting off the mark against RCB.

The four-time champions will be up against high-flying Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT), who have been exceptional so far this season. The debutants have managed four wins in five matches and are currently sitting on top of the IPL 2022 points table. While CSK defeated RCB in their last game, Gujarat Titans thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their last game.

CSK have glaring issues in their batting line-up as opener Ruturaj Gaikwad is yet to find his mojo while the likes of Moeen Ali, skipper Jadeja and Ambati Rayudu among others are yet to make an impact with the bat. Their bowling has also lacked the edge in the absence of Deepak Chahar but Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has revived the attack with his wicket-taking ability.

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Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube had put on a show against RCB with stunning half-centuries and CSK will be hoping for a similar performance from the duo against GT, who have an in-form bowling attack consisting of the likes of Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan.

For Gujarat Titans, their top-order remains a huge concern as opener Matthew Wade has failed to fire so far this season while Shubman Gill after two back-to-back half-centuries has been dismissed on low-key scores in his last two innings. Their bowling attack is expected to play a key role for GT against CSK at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Sunday.

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GT vs CSK, IPL 2022 prediction:

Chennai Super Kings had a disastrous start to their campaign but eventually managed to get a much-needed win against RCB in their last game. The defending champions have enough experience in their line-up to spark a turnaround and will be looking to stop GT's juggernaut on Sunday. We are backing CSK to win against Gujarat Titans.

After a woeful start to their campaign with four defeats in a row, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) brought an end to their losing streak with a win against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last game.

After a woeful start to their campaign with four defeats in a row, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) brought an end to their losing streak with a win against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last game. Ravindra Jadeja's stint as captain has gotten off to a shaky start but CSK will be hoping to continue their winning momentum after getting off the mark against RCB. The four-time champions will be up against high-flying Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT), who have been exceptional so far this season. The debutants have managed four wins in five matches and are currently sitting on top of the IPL 2022 points table. While CSK defeated RCB in their last game, Gujarat Titans thrashed Rajasthan Royals by 37 runs in their last game. CSK have glaring issues in their batting line-up as opener Ruturaj Gaikwad is yet to find his mojo while the likes of Moeen Ali, skipper Jadeja and Ambati Rayudu among others are yet to make an impact with the bat. Their bowling has also lacked the edge in the absence of Deepak Chahar but Sri Lankan spinner Maheesh Theekshana has revived the attack with his wicket-taking ability. Also Read: IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans - Head-to-head, stats and trivia Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube had put on a show against RCB with stunning half-centuries and CSK will be hoping for a similar performance from the duo against GT, who have an in-form bowling attack consisting of the likes of Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Hardik Pandya and Rashid Khan. For Gujarat Titans, their top-order remains a huge concern as opener Matthew Wade has failed to fire so far this season while Shubman Gill after two back-to-back half-centuries has been dismissed on low-key scores in his last two innings. Their bowling attack is expected to play a key role for GT against CSK at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Sunday. Also Read: Dinesh Karthik responds after fan's 'Drove 1000 kms for you RCB' banner goes viral during DC clash GT vs CSK, IPL 2022 prediction: Chennai Super Kings had a disastrous start to their campaign but eventually managed to get a much-needed win against RCB in their last game. The defending champions have enough experience in their line-up to spark a turnaround and will be looking to stop GT's juggernaut on Sunday. We are backing CSK to win against Gujarat Titans.

GT vs CSK, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings clash?

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to get their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign back on track while Gujarat Titans will aim to consolidate their position at the top half of the points table as the two sides face each other on Saturday.

Head-to-head

This will be the first encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022.

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Stats

Gujarat Titans have been brilliant with the ball during the powerplay overs with the most number of wickets taken by any team in that phase – 12. However, the trio of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa and Moeen Ali also enjoy a good record against Rashid Khan and as a result, a lot of responsibility will rest on the shoulders of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson to provide the breakthrough.

Shivam Dube has a strike rate of 199.28 against fast bowlers in the middle overs.

Trivia

While CSK have been experiencing a torrid time in the IPL 2022 till now, Shivam Dube has been a mainstay in their batting. The all-rounder has already scored 207 runs in this year’s competition till now and he is just 24 runs away from his previous best season tally.

&nbsp;On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have relied heavily on their bowling and Lockie Ferguson has been a top performer for the debutants. The New Zealand fast bowler has already taken 10 wickets in the powerplay phase with an impressive strike rate of 10.80.

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Squads

Chennai Super Kings:&nbsp;Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Adam Milne, Dwaine Pretorius, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Bhagath Varma

Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Jayant Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Darshan Nalkande, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Sai Sudharsan, Noor Ahmad

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to get their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign back on track while Gujarat Titans will aim to consolidate their position at the top half of the points table as the two sides face each other on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings will be looking to get their Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign back on track while Gujarat Titans will aim to consolidate their position at the top half of the points table as the two sides face each other on Saturday. Head-to-head This will be the first encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2022. Also read | Karthik responds after fan's 'Drove 1000 kms for you RCB' banner goes viral Stats Gujarat Titans have been brilliant with the ball during the powerplay overs with the most number of wickets taken by any team in that phase – 12. However, the trio of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa and Moeen Ali also enjoy a good record against Rashid Khan and as a result, a lot of responsibility will rest on the shoulders of Mohammed Shami and Lockie Ferguson to provide the breakthrough. Shivam Dube has a strike rate of 199.28 against fast bowlers in the middle overs. Trivia While CSK have been experiencing a torrid time in the IPL 2022 till now, Shivam Dube has been a mainstay in their batting. The all-rounder has already scored 207 runs in this year’s competition till now and he is just 24 runs away from his previous best season tally. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans have relied heavily on their bowling and Lockie Ferguson has been a top performer for the debutants. The New Zealand fast bowler has already taken 10 wickets in the powerplay phase with an impressive strike rate of 10.80. Also read | WATCH: Lalit Yadav wows fans with stunning throw to run out Virat Kohli Squads Chennai Super Kings: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Adam Milne, Dwaine Pretorius, Devon Conway, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Bhagath Varma Gujarat Titans: Matthew Wade, Shubman Gill, Vijay Shankar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Abhinav Manohar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Shami, Yash Dayal, Wriddhiman Saha, Pradeep Sangwan, Varun Aaron, Jayant Yadav, Gurkeerat Singh Mann, Alzarri Joseph, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Darshan Nalkande, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Dominic Drakes, Sai Sudharsan, Noor Ahmad

IPL 2022: Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans - Head-to-head, stats and trivia

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday.

The defending champions did not win any of their first four matches in the campaign but things changed a bit in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore as they rode impressive batting performances from Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube to register their first points of the season.

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However, the bowling line-up remains the main concern for skipper Ravindra Jadeja as the inexperienced fast bowlers have failed to leave a mark in the competition till now.

Against Gujarat Titans, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa will be expected to open the innings for the Chennai Super Kings with Moeen Ali providing a good support at No 3 in the batting line-up.

The CSK middle order has a good mix of veterans and youngsters as Ambati Rayudu and Shivam Dube showing glimpses of form and Dwayne Bravo providing a brilliant all-rounder option.

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MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be the finishers for the side which has struggled to maintain a good run rate throughout the innings. In the bowling department, Chris Jordan and Mukesh Choudhary are the pace options while Maheesh Theekshana will be spin weapon.

Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday.

It has been a disappointing start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season for Chennai Super Kings with just one win in the last five matches and they will be looking to get their campaign back on track as they face the tough challenge of Gujarat Titans in Mumbai on Sunday. The defending champions did not win any of their first four matches in the campaign but things changed a bit in their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore as they rode impressive batting performances from Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube to register their first points of the season. Also read | Kohli's old tweet goes viral after he pulls off a sensational catch against DC However, the bowling line-up remains the main concern for skipper Ravindra Jadeja as the inexperienced fast bowlers have failed to leave a mark in the competition till now. Against Gujarat Titans, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa will be expected to open the innings for the Chennai Super Kings with Moeen Ali providing a good support at No 3 in the batting line-up. The CSK middle order has a good mix of veterans and youngsters as Ambati Rayudu and Shivam Dube showing glimpses of form and Dwayne Bravo providing a brilliant all-rounder option. Also read | KL Rahul becomes third Indian to achieve elusive IPL feat with ton against MI MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be the finishers for the side which has struggled to maintain a good run rate throughout the innings. In the bowling department, Chris Jordan and Mukesh Choudhary are the pace options while Maheesh Theekshana will be spin weapon. Chennai Super Kings predicted XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Dwayne Bravo, MS Dhoni, Maheesh Theekshana, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary

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Dinesh Karthik continued his impressive run with the bat as he starred in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s 16-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. Karthik has been sensational for RCB in the finisher's role this season and has already played a couple of match-winning knocks for the team.

On Sunday, Karthik turned out to be RCB's saviour along with Glenn Maxwell as he slammed a quickfire 66 off 34 balls to help his side post a big total of 189 runs on the board after a top-order collapse. RCB were 75/4 at one stage but the fifties from Maxwell and Karthik propelled them to a big total.

RCB went on to defend the total and won the game by 16 runs to bag their fourth win this season and move to the third spot on the points table. After his match-winning heroics against DC, Karthik took to Twitter to win more hearts as he responded to a fan, who had come with a special banner for RCB during the game at the Wankhede Stadium.

"Drove 1000 kms for you RCB" - read the banner from the fan which went viral on social media. Responding to the fa, Karthik wrote - "Hope the drive was worth it."&nbsp;

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Karthik, who was released by his former side Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the mega auction in February this year, was roped in by RCB for Rs 5.5 crore (INR 55 million) at the mega auction. He has wasted no time in setting the ball rolling at RCB and has been rock solid in the lower middle-order.

The veteran wicket-keeper batter has so far notched up 197 runs in six matches for the tean at a staggering strike rate of 209.57 and an average of 197. He has slammed 18 fours and 14 sixes in the tournament so far and is RCB's leading run-getter this season after six matches.

With the win against DC on Saturday, RCB moved to the third spot on the IPL 2022 points table and will be hoping to continue their winning run when they lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday (April 19).

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Dinesh Karthik continued his impressive run with the bat as he starred in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s 16-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Dinesh Karthik continued his impressive run with the bat as he starred in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)'s 16-run win over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. Karthik has been sensational for RCB in the finisher's role this season and has already played a couple of match-winning knocks for the team. On Sunday, Karthik turned out to be RCB's saviour along with Glenn Maxwell as he slammed a quickfire 66 off 34 balls to help his side post a big total of 189 runs on the board after a top-order collapse. RCB were 75/4 at one stage but the fifties from Maxwell and Karthik propelled them to a big total. RCB went on to defend the total and won the game by 16 runs to bag their fourth win this season and move to the third spot on the points table. After his match-winning heroics against DC, Karthik took to Twitter to win more hearts as he responded to a fan, who had come with a special banner for RCB during the game at the Wankhede Stadium. "Drove 1000 kms for you RCB" - read the banner from the fan which went viral on social media. Responding to the fa, Karthik wrote - "Hope the drive was worth it." Hope the drive was worth it https://t.co/EpMBHOmghQ — DK (@DineshKarthik) April 17, 2022 × Also Read: 'Difference between..': Virat Kohli's old tweet goes viral after he pulls off a sensational catch against DC Karthik, who was released by his former side Kolkata Knight Riders ahead of the mega auction in February this year, was roped in by RCB for Rs 5.5 crore (INR 55 million) at the mega auction. He has wasted no time in setting the ball rolling at RCB and has been rock solid in the lower middle-order. The veteran wicket-keeper batter has so far notched up 197 runs in six matches for the tean at a staggering strike rate of 209.57 and an average of 197. He has slammed 18 fours and 14 sixes in the tournament so far and is RCB's leading run-getter this season after six matches. With the win against DC on Saturday, RCB moved to the third spot on the IPL 2022 points table and will be hoping to continue their winning run when they lock horns with Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday (April 19).

Dinesh Karthik responds after fan's 'Drove 1000 kms for you RCB' banner goes viral during DC clash

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will both aim to continue their winning run when they lock horns in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 17). SRH are currently on a three-match winning streak having won their last three games in a row after facing back-to-back defeats in their first two matches of the season.

Punjab Kings kicked off their campaign with a thrilling win against Royal Challengers Bangalore before slipping up against Kolkata Knight Riders in their next game. They have since recorded two wins and a defeat in their last three matches, including a 12-run victory against Mumbai Indians in their last game.

Both teams will be heading into the clash on a confident note having won their respective last matches. In their last game against KKR, T Natarajan and Umran Malik impressed with the ball for SRH while Rahul Tripathi played a sensational knock of 37-ball 71 to announce his arrival in the tournament.

While opener Abhishek Sharma and skipper Kane Willaimson have already made crucial contributions with the willow, Tripathi and Aiden Markram's form in the middle is a huge boost for SRH. Batting has also been the strength of Punjab Kings so far this season with the likes of Liam Livingstone, skipper Mayank Agarwal, Jonny Bairstow and Odean Smith in their ranks.

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It will be interesting to see if Punjab Kings will continue their aggressive approach against SRH pacers, who have been among the wickets this season. Kagiso Rabada's form with the ball will be key for the Mayank-led side, who have struggled to contain runs in the death overs.

Here is all you need to know about PBKS vs SRH clash in IPL 2022:

Head-to-head:

Sunrisers Hyderabad have dominated the proceedings against Punjab Kings in the IPL over the years. SRH have a huge advantage over Punjab Kings in the head-to-head record between the two teams with 18 wins in 24 meetings.

Stats:

Punjab Kings batters have spared no bowling attack this season and have looked to go after the bowlers right from the start of the innings. They have the best run rate of 10.17 in the Power Play so far this season and will be looking to maintain that against SRH.

Trivia:

SRH pacer T Natrajan has had a remarkable rdemption with the new ball this season. The left-arm fast bowler had only three wickets to his name in Powerplay in IPL before the ongoing 2022 season. He has picked up 4 wickets in the Powerplay in five matches this year and can be a threat for Punjab openers.

Predicted playing XIs:

Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odeon Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson (C), Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, J Suchith, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan 
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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will both aim to continue their winning run when they lock horns in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 17).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will both aim to continue their winning run when they lock horns in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 17). SRH are currently on a three-match winning streak having won their last three games in a row after facing back-to-back defeats in their first two matches of the season. Punjab Kings kicked off their campaign with a thrilling win against Royal Challengers Bangalore before slipping up against Kolkata Knight Riders in their next game. They have since recorded two wins and a defeat in their last three matches, including a 12-run victory against Mumbai Indians in their last game. Both teams will be heading into the clash on a confident note having won their respective last matches. In their last game against KKR, T Natarajan and Umran Malik impressed with the ball for SRH while Rahul Tripathi played a sensational knock of 37-ball 71 to announce his arrival in the tournament. While opener Abhishek Sharma and skipper Kane Willaimson have already made crucial contributions with the willow, Tripathi and Aiden Markram's form in the middle is a huge boost for SRH. Batting has also been the strength of Punjab Kings so far this season with the likes of Liam Livingstone, skipper Mayank Agarwal, Jonny Bairstow and Odean Smith in their ranks. Also Read: PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad clash? It will be interesting to see if Punjab Kings will continue their aggressive approach against SRH pacers, who have been among the wickets this season. Kagiso Rabada's form with the ball will be key for the Mayank-led side, who have struggled to contain runs in the death overs. Here is all you need to know about PBKS vs SRH clash in IPL 2022: Head-to-head: Sunrisers Hyderabad have dominated the proceedings against Punjab Kings in the IPL over the years. SRH have a huge advantage over Punjab Kings in the head-to-head record between the two teams with 18 wins in 24 meetings. Stats: Punjab Kings batters have spared no bowling attack this season and have looked to go after the bowlers right from the start of the innings. They have the best run rate of 10.17 in the Power Play so far this season and will be looking to maintain that against SRH. Trivia: SRH pacer T Natrajan has had a remarkable rdemption with the new ball this season. The left-arm fast bowler had only three wickets to his name in Powerplay in IPL before the ongoing 2022 season. He has picked up 4 wickets in the Powerplay in five matches this year and can be a threat for Punjab openers. Predicted playing XIs: Punjab Kings: Mayank Agarwal (c), Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Shahrukh Khan, Odeon Smith, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson (C), Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Shashank Singh, J Suchith, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Marco Jansen, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

Punjab Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2022: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and predicted playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bounced back to winning ways in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 16) as they defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 16 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Dinesh Karthik and Josh Hazlewood turned out to be the heroes for RCB as their respective contributions with the bat and the ball propelled Faf du Plessis &amp; Co. to their fourth win of the season.

While Karthik played a sensational knock of 34-ball 66 laced with five sixes to help RCB post a big total of 189 runs on the board after a top-order collapse, Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers as he finished with 3/28 off his four overs to help his side restrict DC on 173/7 in 20 overs.

Run machine Virat Kohli failed to notch up a big knock once again as he was run out after a stellar effort from Lalit Yadav. However, Kohli stole the show with a stunning catch during DC's run-chase at the Wankhede. The former RCB skipper timed his jump to perfection to pull off a brilliant one-handed catch to send Rishabh Pant packing.

On the third ball of the 17th over of DC's innings, RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a full-toss against Pant, who failed to time it well as the ball flew towards Kohli, who was fielding inside the circle. Kohli jumped in the air and plucked one out of thin air with his right hand.

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After his exceptional catch, one of Kohli's old tweets went viral on social media. In the tweet, Kohli had spoken about the importance of training and fitness in improving the performance of an athlete. The RCB superstar said the difference between a good catch and a good effort is the hard work put in training by the player.

In his tweet, Kohli had also thanked RCB's strength and conditioning coach Shanker Basu. "The difference between a good attempt and a good catch is the work you do in the gym – shankar basu. Thanks for imbibing the “get better by 1 percent” attitude in me bassa sirrrr @basu2013," Kohli had said in his tweet which went viral after his brilliant catch against DC on Saturday.

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After putting up a total of 189 runs on the board, RCB bowlers struggled against DC openers Prithvi Shaw and David Warner in the Powerplay as the duo put on a 50-run stand for the first wicket. Warner went on to notch up 66 off just 38 balls as he added another 44 runs for the second wicket with Mitchell Marsh, who struggled to middle the ball and could only manage 14 off 24 balls.

DC's batting derailed after Warner's dismissal as cameos from skipper Rishabh Pant (34) and Shardul Thakur (17) didn't prove enough to get them over the line in the 190-run chase. RCB have now moved to the third spot on the points table with their 4th win of the season.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bounced back to winning ways in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 16) as they defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 16 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bounced back to winning ways in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday (April 16) as they defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 16 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Dinesh Karthik and Josh Hazlewood turned out to be the heroes for RCB as their respective contributions with the bat and the ball propelled Faf du Plessis & Co. to their fourth win of the season. While Karthik played a sensational knock of 34-ball 66 laced with five sixes to help RCB post a big total of 189 runs on the board after a top-order collapse, Hazlewood was the pick of the bowlers as he finished with 3/28 off his four overs to help his side restrict DC on 173/7 in 20 overs. Run machine Virat Kohli failed to notch up a big knock once again as he was run out after a stellar effort from Lalit Yadav. However, Kohli stole the show with a stunning catch during DC's run-chase at the Wankhede. The former RCB skipper timed his jump to perfection to pull off a brilliant one-handed catch to send Rishabh Pant packing. On the third ball of the 17th over of DC's innings, RCB pacer Mohammed Siraj bowled a full-toss against Pant, who failed to time it well as the ball flew towards Kohli, who was fielding inside the circle. Kohli jumped in the air and plucked one out of thin air with his right hand. Also Read: Dinesh Karthik, Josh Hazlewood guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory over Delhi Capitals Virat plucks a mango out of thin air @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/mL4aCk0uwh — HARDER (@TArak_KOhli) April 16, 2022 × After his exceptional catch, one of Kohli's old tweets went viral on social media. In the tweet, Kohli had spoken about the importance of training and fitness in improving the performance of an athlete. The RCB superstar said the difference between a good catch and a good effort is the hard work put in training by the player. In his tweet, Kohli had also thanked RCB's strength and conditioning coach Shanker Basu. "The difference between a good attempt and a good catch is the work you do in the gym – shankar basu. Thanks for imbibing the “get better by 1 percent” attitude in me bassa sirrrr @basu2013," Kohli had said in his tweet which went viral after his brilliant catch against DC on Saturday. The difference between a good attempt and a good catch is the work you do in the gym - shankar basu. Thanks for imbibing the "get better by 1 percent" attitude in me bassa sirrrr @basu2013 @Primal_Patterns pic.twitter.com/5IGxuXBaZm — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) April 11, 2022 × Also Read: WATCH: Lalit Yadav wows fans with stunning throw to run out Virat Kohli in DC vs RCB clash After putting up a total of 189 runs on the board, RCB bowlers struggled against DC openers Prithvi Shaw and David Warner in the Powerplay as the duo put on a 50-run stand for the first wicket. Warner went on to notch up 66 off just 38 balls as he added another 44 runs for the second wicket with Mitchell Marsh, who struggled to middle the ball and could only manage 14 off 24 balls. DC's batting derailed after Warner's dismissal as cameos from skipper Rishabh Pant (34) and Shardul Thakur (17) didn't prove enough to get them over the line in the 190-run chase. RCB have now moved to the third spot on the points table with their 4th win of the season.

'Difference between..': Virat Kohli's old tweet goes viral after he pulls off a sensational catch against DC

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be looking to bag their fourth win on the trot when they take on Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 28 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 17). The match between the two sides will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai.

Both Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a decent start to their respective campaigns. While Punjab Kings have managed three wins in their first five matches so far, SRH have also found the winning momentum and are currently enjoying an unbeaten streak of three games after facing back-to-back defeats in their first two games.

There is nothing to separate the two teams on the points table as they have six points each from their first five matches so far in the tournament. Punjab Kings have been aggressive in their approach with the bat and have gone all out against the opposition bowlers, plundering 180-plus scores as many as four times already this season.

With the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith in the line-up, Punjab Kings have not shied away from going after the bowlers right from the start of their innings. Skipper Mayank Agarwal also found his mojo back with a quickfire fifty against Mumbai Indians in their last game while young wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma has also impressed with his hard-hitting prowess.

Punjab's biggest concern remains their death bowling and skipper Mayank would hope that can be taken care of by the experienced Kagiso Rabada and Harpreet Brar, who has been improving constantly one season after another. However, their batters will also face a stern test against a well-oiled SRH bowling attack.

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While T Natarajan has been sensational for SRH with both the new ball and in the death, the likes of Marco Jansen and Umran Malik can trouble the best of batters on their day. SRH's batting unit has also begun to fire with the likes of Rahul Tripathi, Abhishek Sharma and skipper Williamson making impactful contributions.

PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2022 prediction:

Sunrisers Hyderabad have managed to find the winning momentum after slipping up in their first couple of games but they will have to be on top of their game with the ball to stop a high-flying Punjab Kings batting line-up. We are backing Punjab Kings to come out on top against SRH in Sunday's encounter.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be looking to bag their fourth win on the trot when they take on Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 28 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 17).

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be looking to bag their fourth win on the trot when they take on Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match no. 28 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 17). The match between the two sides will be played at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Both Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have had a decent start to their respective campaigns. While Punjab Kings have managed three wins in their first five matches so far, SRH have also found the winning momentum and are currently enjoying an unbeaten streak of three games after facing back-to-back defeats in their first two games. There is nothing to separate the two teams on the points table as they have six points each from their first five matches so far in the tournament. Punjab Kings have been aggressive in their approach with the bat and have gone all out against the opposition bowlers, plundering 180-plus scores as many as four times already this season. With the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Jonny Bairstow, Liam Livingstone and Odean Smith in the line-up, Punjab Kings have not shied away from going after the bowlers right from the start of their innings. Skipper Mayank Agarwal also found his mojo back with a quickfire fifty against Mumbai Indians in their last game while young wicket-keeper batter Jitesh Sharma has also impressed with his hard-hitting prowess. Punjab's biggest concern remains their death bowling and skipper Mayank would hope that can be taken care of by the experienced Kagiso Rabada and Harpreet Brar, who has been improving constantly one season after another. However, their batters will also face a stern test against a well-oiled SRH bowling attack. Also Read: IPL 2022 - Updated points table after Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 16 runs While T Natarajan has been sensational for SRH with both the new ball and in the death, the likes of Marco Jansen and Umran Malik can trouble the best of batters on their day. SRH's batting unit has also begun to fire with the likes of Rahul Tripathi, Abhishek Sharma and skipper Williamson making impactful contributions. PBKS vs SRH, IPL 2022 prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad have managed to find the winning momentum after slipping up in their first couple of games but they will have to be on top of their game with the ball to stop a high-flying Punjab Kings batting line-up. We are backing Punjab Kings to come out on top against SRH in Sunday's encounter.

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Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram's effortless batting display along with the pacers magnificent show formed the cornerstone of Sunrisers Hyderbad's comfortable seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match here on Friday.

The SRH pace unit comprising the likes of T Natarajan (3/37), Umran Malik (2/27), Marco Jansen (1/26) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/37) restricted KKR for 175 for 8.

Tripathi, who smashed 71 off 37, and Aiden Markram (68 not out of 36) then produced hostile knocks to take SRH to their third successive win with 13 balls to spare.

For KKR, Nitish Rana scored 54 while Andre Russell was unbeaten on 49. SRH now have three wins from five games while it was KKR's third loss in six games.

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With the green track not aiding the spinners, Sunrisers' Tripathi took the KKR's spin-heavy bowling unit to the cleaners. Playing against his previous franchise, Tripathi smashed Varun Chakravarthy for a four followed by two back-to-back sixes in the eighth over, that yielded 18 runs.

He brought his maiden fifty this season off just 21 balls.

Tripathy found an able ally in Markram, who smashed six fours and four sixes and when the former was out he took the onus upon himself to take his side over the line.

Earlier opting to field, South African Jansen used the bounce and swing on offer really well to draw first blood as he sent Aaron Finch (7), who is playing his first match of the season, back to the hut in the second over.

Natarajan then bowled a sensational fifth over, snaring two wickets. Natarajan first bowled a brilliant length ball, pitching just outside off to account for Venkatesh Iyer (6), who looked unsettled during his stay, with the flamboyant Sunil Narine (6) following his teammate a couple balls later as KKR slumped to 31 for 3.

Kane Williamson introduced spin but left-armer Jagadeesha Suchith (1/32) looked rusty and struggled with his line.

Young Malik then struck twin blows, snapping the wickets of Shreyas Iyer (28) in the 10th over and Sheldon Jackson (7).

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Noticing Iyer, who looked uncomfortable facing Malik's raw pace, shuffling across the pitch, the 22-year-old fired a scorching 148.8kmph yorker in the blockhole to cut short the Knight Riders captain's innings.

However, Rana kept the score board ticking, hitting singles and boundaries alike in his 36-ball knock. Rana smashed six fours and two maximums.

He was involved in 39-run stands with skipper Iyer and Russell each. However, his stay in the middle was cut short by Natarajan in the 18th over as SRH broke the potentially dangerous partnership.

Russell, whose 25-ball innings was laced with four boundaries and as many six, including two in the final over. The West Indian helped KKR add 55 runs in the last five overs.

Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram's effortless batting display along with the pacers magnificent show formed the cornerstone of Sunrisers Hyderbad's comfortable seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match here on Friday.

Rahul Tripathi and Aiden Markram's effortless batting display along with the pacers magnificent show formed the cornerstone of Sunrisers Hyderbad's comfortable seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their IPL match here on Friday. The SRH pace unit comprising the likes of T Natarajan (3/37), Umran Malik (2/27), Marco Jansen (1/26) and Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/37) restricted KKR for 175 for 8. Tripathi, who smashed 71 off 37, and Aiden Markram (68 not out of 36) then produced hostile knocks to take SRH to their third successive win with 13 balls to spare. For KKR, Nitish Rana scored 54 while Andre Russell was unbeaten on 49. SRH now have three wins from five games while it was KKR's third loss in six games. Also read | Finch becomes first cricketer to play for nine IPL teams as he debuts for KKR With the green track not aiding the spinners, Sunrisers' Tripathi took the KKR's spin-heavy bowling unit to the cleaners. Playing against his previous franchise, Tripathi smashed Varun Chakravarthy for a four followed by two back-to-back sixes in the eighth over, that yielded 18 runs. He brought his maiden fifty this season off just 21 balls. Tripathy found an able ally in Markram, who smashed six fours and four sixes and when the former was out he took the onus upon himself to take his side over the line. Earlier opting to field, South African Jansen used the bounce and swing on offer really well to draw first blood as he sent Aaron Finch (7), who is playing his first match of the season, back to the hut in the second over. Natarajan then bowled a sensational fifth over, snaring two wickets. Natarajan first bowled a brilliant length ball, pitching just outside off to account for Venkatesh Iyer (6), who looked unsettled during his stay, with the flamboyant Sunil Narine (6) following his teammate a couple balls later as KKR slumped to 31 for 3. Kane Williamson introduced spin but left-armer Jagadeesha Suchith (1/32) looked rusty and struggled with his line. Young Malik then struck twin blows, snapping the wickets of Shreyas Iyer (28) in the 10th over and Sheldon Jackson (7). Also read | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets Noticing Iyer, who looked uncomfortable facing Malik's raw pace, shuffling across the pitch, the 22-year-old fired a scorching 148.8kmph yorker in the blockhole to cut short the Knight Riders captain's innings. However, Rana kept the score board ticking, hitting singles and boundaries alike in his 36-ball knock. Rana smashed six fours and two maximums. He was involved in 39-run stands with skipper Iyer and Russell each. However, his stay in the middle was cut short by Natarajan in the 18th over as SRH broke the potentially dangerous partnership. Russell, whose 25-ball innings was laced with four boundaries and as many six, including two in the final over. The West Indian helped KKR add 55 runs in the last five overs.

IPL 2022: Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory over Kolkata Knight Riders

Dinesh Karthik batted with authority in his unbeaten 34-ball 66 before the bowlers staged a fine comeback as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 16 runs in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday.

Karthik blazed away after Glenn Maxwell hit seven fours and two sixes in his 55 off 34 deliveries to take RCB to 189 for five. In reply, the Capitals could only manage 173 for seven despite David Warner's sensational 38-ball 66.

It was RCB's fourth win in six games and they are now third on the points table while Delhi slumped to their third loss in five outings.

Chasing 190, DC were off to a flier with Warner and young Prithvi Shaw (16) pummelling the RCB bowlers into submission, the duo racing to 50 before Mohammed Siraj dismissed the Indian.

Warner was then joined by compatriot Mitchell March, who was playing his first match for the Capitals.

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The all-rounder, who is coming off a hip injury, looked rusty and struggled to hit the ball. But that didn't dampen Warner's spirits as the southpaw continued to strike the ball with perfection as his family cheered him on from the stands.

The 35-year-old cracked five sixes and four fours before his fiery knock was brought to an end by Wanindu Hasaranga.

The Australian's wicket signalled a shift in momentum as RCB made a strong comeback with Delhi losing a flurry of wickets.

First, Marsh's painstaking knock 14 off 24 balls came to an end thanks to a bizarre run out.

Josh Hazlewood (3/28), who was exceptional, then bowled a brilliant 15th over, dismissing Rovman Powell for a first ball duck and then accounting for Lalit Yadav (1).

Delhi's hopes were pinned on the big-hitting Pant (34), who did hit some lusty blows, but his whirlwind innings was brought to an end by a one-handed blinder from Virat Kohli.

Shardul and Axar Patel managed to play some big shots but the RCB bowlers had other plans as DC fell short.

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Earlier, the Capitals' bowlers performed as a well-oiled unit initially with Shardul Thakur (1/27), Khaleel Ahmed (1/36), Axar Patel (1/29) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/46) doing well but bled runs in the slog overs as Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed (32 not out) added 74 in the last five.

Karthik, who has been revelling in his role as a finisher this season, hit five fours and as many sixes in his sensational knock.

DC made full use of the coin landing in their favour as they put pressure on RCB early on with tight fielding and good bowling.

The Delhi bowlers managed to snare two wickets in the powerplay overs while giving away 40 runs.

Thakur produced a beautiful inswinger that curled into Anju Rawat (0) to give Delhi the early breakthrough. Khaleel Ahmed then made it two as he accounted for the dangerous Faf du Plessis.

Lalit Yadav effected Virat Kohli's run out with a brilliant direct hit to compound RCB's woes. It was then that Maxwell took the onus upon himself as he pummelled Kuldeep Yadav for 23 runs in the ninth over.

The all-rounder hit top gear as he smashed the ball to the fence twice and over it a couple of times. His half-century came soon after as he continued to hit the Delhi bowlers all round the park.

However, Kuldeep extracted his revenge a few overs later as the ball caught the Australian's bat's toe and Lalit Yadav completed the regulation catch.

With Maxwell gone, Karthik and Shahbaz joined forces. The wicketkeeper made batting look effortless as he cracked four boundaries and two maximum off Mustafizur to plunder 28 runs off the 18th over.

Dinesh Karthik batted with authority in his unbeaten 34-ball 66 before the bowlers staged a fine comeback as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 16 runs in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday.

Dinesh Karthik batted with authority in his unbeaten 34-ball 66 before the bowlers staged a fine comeback as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Delhi Capitals by 16 runs in the Indian Premier League here on Saturday. Karthik blazed away after Glenn Maxwell hit seven fours and two sixes in his 55 off 34 deliveries to take RCB to 189 for five. In reply, the Capitals could only manage 173 for seven despite David Warner's sensational 38-ball 66. It was RCB's fourth win in six games and they are now third on the points table while Delhi slumped to their third loss in five outings. Chasing 190, DC were off to a flier with Warner and young Prithvi Shaw (16) pummelling the RCB bowlers into submission, the duo racing to 50 before Mohammed Siraj dismissed the Indian. Warner was then joined by compatriot Mitchell March, who was playing his first match for the Capitals. Also read | IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians become third franchise to register unwanted record with defeat against LSG The all-rounder, who is coming off a hip injury, looked rusty and struggled to hit the ball. But that didn't dampen Warner's spirits as the southpaw continued to strike the ball with perfection as his family cheered him on from the stands. The 35-year-old cracked five sixes and four fours before his fiery knock was brought to an end by Wanindu Hasaranga. The Australian's wicket signalled a shift in momentum as RCB made a strong comeback with Delhi losing a flurry of wickets. First, Marsh's painstaking knock 14 off 24 balls came to an end thanks to a bizarre run out. Josh Hazlewood (3/28), who was exceptional, then bowled a brilliant 15th over, dismissing Rovman Powell for a first ball duck and then accounting for Lalit Yadav (1). Delhi's hopes were pinned on the big-hitting Pant (34), who did hit some lusty blows, but his whirlwind innings was brought to an end by a one-handed blinder from Virat Kohli. Shardul and Axar Patel managed to play some big shots but the RCB bowlers had other plans as DC fell short. Also read | WATCH: Lalit Yadav wows fans with stunning throw to run out Virat Kohli in DC vs RCB clash Earlier, the Capitals' bowlers performed as a well-oiled unit initially with Shardul Thakur (1/27), Khaleel Ahmed (1/36), Axar Patel (1/29) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/46) doing well but bled runs in the slog overs as Karthik and Shahbaz Ahmed (32 not out) added 74 in the last five. Karthik, who has been revelling in his role as a finisher this season, hit five fours and as many sixes in his sensational knock. DC made full use of the coin landing in their favour as they put pressure on RCB early on with tight fielding and good bowling. The Delhi bowlers managed to snare two wickets in the powerplay overs while giving away 40 runs. Thakur produced a beautiful inswinger that curled into Anju Rawat (0) to give Delhi the early breakthrough. Khaleel Ahmed then made it two as he accounted for the dangerous Faf du Plessis. Lalit Yadav effected Virat Kohli's run out with a brilliant direct hit to compound RCB's woes. It was then that Maxwell took the onus upon himself as he pummelled Kuldeep Yadav for 23 runs in the ninth over. The all-rounder hit top gear as he smashed the ball to the fence twice and over it a couple of times. His half-century came soon after as he continued to hit the Delhi bowlers all round the park. However, Kuldeep extracted his revenge a few overs later as the ball caught the Australian's bat's toe and Lalit Yadav completed the regulation catch. With Maxwell gone, Karthik and Shahbaz joined forces. The wicketkeeper made batting look effortless as he cracked four boundaries and two maximum off Mustafizur to plunder 28 runs off the 18th over.

IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik, Josh Hazlewood guide Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory over Delhi Capitals

Royal Challengers Bangalore moved to the third spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a hard-fought victory over Delhi Capitals in Mumbai on Saturday. They currently have eight points from six encounters with a slight advantage in the net run rate which is now 0.142.

Dinesh Karthik played a brilliant knock after RCB suffered early setbacks to take them to a competitive total at the Wankhede Stadium and a great spell of bowling by Josh Hazlewood clinched them the win. Capitals had a good start to their innings but lost the plot in the middle overs.

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As a result of the defeat, Delhi Capitals remain in the eighth position with four points from five matches but their previous results were helpful in keeping their net run rate at a healthy 0.219.

The debutants Gujarat Titans continue to lead the points table with Lucknow Super Giants moving up to the second place after handing Mumbai Indians their sixth consecutive defeat this year.

It was a special performance from KL Rahul as he led LSG by example with this third IPL century and a tidy bowling performance from Avesh Khan meant that the misery continues for Mumbai Indians.

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Rajasthan Royals dropped down to the fourth spot with Punjab Kings taking the fifth and Kolkata Knight Riders falling to the sixth position after losing two of their last games in the tournament.

Sunrisers Hyderabad are seventh while Chennai Super Kings are currently ninth with the defending champions winning just one game. Mumbai Indians are last in the table with a NRR of -1.048.

Royal Challengers Bangalore moved to the third spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a hard-fought victory over Delhi Capitals in Mumbai on Saturday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore moved to the third spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 points table with a hard-fought victory over Delhi Capitals in Mumbai on Saturday. They currently have eight points from six encounters with a slight advantage in the net run rate which is now 0.142. Dinesh Karthik played a brilliant knock after RCB suffered early setbacks to take them to a competitive total at the Wankhede Stadium and a great spell of bowling by Josh Hazlewood clinched them the win. Capitals had a good start to their innings but lost the plot in the middle overs. Also read | IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians become third franchise to register unwanted record with defeat against LSG As a result of the defeat, Delhi Capitals remain in the eighth position with four points from five matches but their previous results were helpful in keeping their net run rate at a healthy 0.219. The debutants Gujarat Titans continue to lead the points table with Lucknow Super Giants moving up to the second place after handing Mumbai Indians their sixth consecutive defeat this year. It was a special performance from KL Rahul as he led LSG by example with this third IPL century and a tidy bowling performance from Avesh Khan meant that the misery continues for Mumbai Indians. Rajasthan Royals dropped down to the fourth spot with Punjab Kings taking the fifth and Kolkata Knight Riders falling to the sixth position after losing two of their last games in the tournament. Sunrisers Hyderabad are seventh while Chennai Super Kings are currently ninth with the defending champions winning just one game. Mumbai Indians are last in the table with a NRR of -1.048.

IPL 2022: Updated points table after Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Capitals by 16 runs

Mumbai Indians suffered their sixth consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were beaten by Lucknow Super Giants by eighteen runs in Mumbai on Saturday.

This is currently the worst start to an IPL season for the Rohit Sharma-led side with the previous record being five straight losses in 2014. However, in 2014, MI were able to stage a brilliant comeback from that precarious position to reach the playoff stages of the T20 competition.

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MI also became the third team in the history of the tournament to lose their first six encounters.

Delhi Capitals (2013) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (2019) had previously achieved a similar unwanted feat in the competition but both the sides were able to win the seventh game of their respective seasons.

As a result, another loss for Mumbai Indians will mean that they will be the first team in IPL to lose their first seven matches and Rohit &amp; Co will be desperate to avoid that embarrassing situation.

Next up, Mumbai Indians will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Thursday.

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Chennai Super Kings have also struggled this season with just one victory in five encounters and they will also be looking to register a win to get their disappointing season back on track.

In the match, KL Rahul scored his third IPL century as Lucknow Super Giants posted 199 for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. In response, Avesh Khan took three wickets to hand LSG the victory

Mumbai Indians suffered their sixth consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were beaten by Lucknow Super Giants by eighteen runs in Mumbai on Saturday.

Mumbai Indians suffered their sixth consecutive defeat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were beaten by Lucknow Super Giants by eighteen runs in Mumbai on Saturday. This is currently the worst start to an IPL season for the Rohit Sharma-led side with the previous record being five straight losses in 2014. However, in 2014, MI were able to stage a brilliant comeback from that precarious position to reach the playoff stages of the T20 competition. Also Read | IPL 2022: MI slip to 6th defeat in a row as LSG thrash Rohit & Co. by 18 runs MI also became the third team in the history of the tournament to lose their first six encounters. Delhi Capitals (2013) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (2019) had previously achieved a similar unwanted feat in the competition but both the sides were able to win the seventh game of their respective seasons. As a result, another loss for Mumbai Indians will mean that they will be the first team in IPL to lose their first seven matches and Rohit & Co will be desperate to avoid that embarrassing situation. Next up, Mumbai Indians will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings on Thursday. Also read | WATCH: Lalit Yadav wows fans with stunning throw to run out Virat Kohli Chennai Super Kings have also struggled this season with just one victory in five encounters and they will also be looking to register a win to get their disappointing season back on track. In the match, KL Rahul scored his third IPL century as Lucknow Super Giants posted 199 for the loss of five wickets in 20 overs. In response, Avesh Khan took three wickets to hand LSG the victory

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians become third franchise to register unwanted record with defeat against LSG

Mumbai Indians slump to sixth consecutive loss in IPL 2022 against Lucknow Super Giants

Delhi Capitals (DC) star Lalit Yadav hit the bullseye&nbsp;with a stunning throw as he ran Virat Kohli out in his side's clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2022 on Saturday (April 16). Kohli was sent packing cheaply on just 12 off 14 balls after being run out for the second time this season.

Asked to bat first after losing the toss, RCB got off to a woeful start as they lost opener Anuj Rawat on a duck before skipper Faf du Plessis was removed by Khaleel Ahmed on 8 off 11 balls. Kohli was then run out in the seventh over as Yadav piled more misery on RCB with a stunning piece of fielding.

Facing Shardul Thakur in the seventh over, Kohli played a length ball towards point and was looking to steal a single when he was caught short of the crease by Yadav. With just one stump to aim at, Yadav came up with a direct hit to send Kohli back. It was an amazing effort from the DC star, who hit the bull's eye with his sidearm throw to leave the fans in awe of social media.

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After Kohli's dismissal, RCB also lost young batter Suyash Prabhudessai cheaply on just 6 off 5 balls before Glenn Maxwell's fiery 55 off 34 balls helped them stage a fight back. It was an exceptional start from the Delhi Capitals bowlers, who ensured RCB's top order was bundled out quickly.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore have headed into the clash after a loss against Chennai Super Kings in their last game and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways. RCB have so far managed three wins in five matches this season and have had a decent start to their campaign under new skipper Faf du Plessis.

Delhi Capitals (DC) star Lalit Yadav hit the bullseye with a stunning throw as he ran Virat Kohli out in his side's clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2022 on Saturday (April 16).

Delhi Capitals (DC) star Lalit Yadav hit the bullseye with a stunning throw as he ran Virat Kohli out in his side's clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL 2022 on Saturday (April 16). Kohli was sent packing cheaply on just 12 off 14 balls after being run out for the second time this season. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, RCB got off to a woeful start as they lost opener Anuj Rawat on a duck before skipper Faf du Plessis was removed by Khaleel Ahmed on 8 off 11 balls. Kohli was then run out in the seventh over as Yadav piled more misery on RCB with a stunning piece of fielding. Facing Shardul Thakur in the seventh over, Kohli played a length ball towards point and was looking to steal a single when he was caught short of the crease by Yadav. With just one stump to aim at, Yadav came up with a direct hit to send Kohli back. It was an amazing effort from the DC star, who hit the bull's eye with his sidearm throw to leave the fans in awe of social media. Also Read: Mumbai Indians slip to 6th straight defeat as KL Rahul powers Lucknow Super Giants to 18-run win Watch video: Virat Kohli Again RUN-OUT pic.twitter.com/WN0Q6x3gnK — Keshav Bhardwaj 👀 (@keshxv1999) April 16, 2022 × After Kohli's dismissal, RCB also lost young batter Suyash Prabhudessai cheaply on just 6 off 5 balls before Glenn Maxwell's fiery 55 off 34 balls helped them stage a fight back. It was an exceptional start from the Delhi Capitals bowlers, who ensured RCB's top order was bundled out quickly. Also Read: 'Even he can be dropped': Shoaib Akhtar raises concerns over Virat Kohli's form for RCB in IPL 2022 Royal Challengers Bangalore have headed into the clash after a loss against Chennai Super Kings in their last game and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways. RCB have so far managed three wins in five matches this season and have had a decent start to their campaign under new skipper Faf du Plessis.

WATCH: Lalit Yadav wows fans with stunning throw to run out Virat Kohli in DC vs RCB clash

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bagged their second win on the trot in IPL 2022 on Friday as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Indian pacer Umran Malik impressed for the Sunrisers as he breathed fire with the ball and continued to clock good pace consistently throughout the game.

Malik was on fire against the Knight Riders as he finished with excellent figures of 2/27 in his four overs to help his side restrict the Shreyas Iyer-led side on 175/8 in 20 overs. The young pacer bowled an unplayable yorker to clean up KKR skipper Iyer in the game and earned praise from all corners for his terrific execution.

In the 10th over of KKR's innings, Malik produced a sensational yorker to bamboozle Iyer, who was batting on 28. The dismissal soon became one of the talking points of the game as it was a near-perfect delivery from the right-arm quick, who has been backed immensely by SRH this season despite going for runs.

Soon after Malik removed Iyer with his stunning yorker, the SRH dugout was jubilant. SRH bowling coach Dale Steyn was spotted celebrating passionately with Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who is also part of the team's backroom staff. Steyn opened up on his celebration post SRH's win and revealed the reason behind it.

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Steyn was seen hugging Muralitharan after Malik's yorker to Iyer and the video of his celebration went viral on social media. Steyn revealed Muralitharan had said a yorker would be the 'perfect ball' to bowl to Iyer as he was backing away. However, Steyn and SRH head coach Tom Moody thought otherwise. But Malik went on to nail a yorker on the next delivery and sent Iyer packing.

"I'm not going to lie to you. Sometimes, the players' genius comes out. Murali (Muttiah Muralitharan) actually said that he thinks the perfect ball to bowl right now is a yorker. Tom (Moody) and I turned around and said, 'no, if he bowls a yorker now, he is going to be hit for a four over his head'. He runs in, bowls a yorker, and knocks the stumps out of the ground! So, honestly, what do I know?" - said Steyn after the game.

"The genius is in the players, guys. They have to do what they have to do, and when they have to do it, I just jumped into Murali! I was like, "you are a spin bowling coach and now you are making these amazing calls"," Steyn added.

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Malik, who was one of the three players to be retained by SRH ahead of the mega auction this year has been improving under the guidance of the like of Steyn and Muralitharan and is expected to continue being a regular in the paying XI this season.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bagged their second win on the trot in IPL 2022 on Friday as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bagged their second win on the trot in IPL 2022 on Friday as they defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. Indian pacer Umran Malik impressed for the Sunrisers as he breathed fire with the ball and continued to clock good pace consistently throughout the game. Malik was on fire against the Knight Riders as he finished with excellent figures of 2/27 in his four overs to help his side restrict the Shreyas Iyer-led side on 175/8 in 20 overs. The young pacer bowled an unplayable yorker to clean up KKR skipper Iyer in the game and earned praise from all corners for his terrific execution. In the 10th over of KKR's innings, Malik produced a sensational yorker to bamboozle Iyer, who was batting on 28. The dismissal soon became one of the talking points of the game as it was a near-perfect delivery from the right-arm quick, who has been backed immensely by SRH this season despite going for runs. Soon after Malik removed Iyer with his stunning yorker, the SRH dugout was jubilant. SRH bowling coach Dale Steyn was spotted celebrating passionately with Sri Lankan legend Muttiah Muralitharan, who is also part of the team's backroom staff. Steyn opened up on his celebration post SRH's win and revealed the reason behind it. Dale Steyn's reaction to Umran Malik's yorker to Shreyas Iyer is @DaleSteyn62 #UmranMalik pic.twitter.com/YIpAgnCGVs — Troyboi™ (@1ove_it786) April 15, 2022 × Also Read: Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to victory over Kolkata Knight Riders Steyn was seen hugging Muralitharan after Malik's yorker to Iyer and the video of his celebration went viral on social media. Steyn revealed Muralitharan had said a yorker would be the 'perfect ball' to bowl to Iyer as he was backing away. However, Steyn and SRH head coach Tom Moody thought otherwise. But Malik went on to nail a yorker on the next delivery and sent Iyer packing. "I'm not going to lie to you. Sometimes, the players' genius comes out. Murali (Muttiah Muralitharan) actually said that he thinks the perfect ball to bowl right now is a yorker. Tom (Moody) and I turned around and said, 'no, if he bowls a yorker now, he is going to be hit for a four over his head'. He runs in, bowls a yorker, and knocks the stumps out of the ground! So, honestly, what do I know?" - said Steyn after the game. "The genius is in the players, guys. They have to do what they have to do, and when they have to do it, I just jumped into Murali! I was like, "you are a spin bowling coach and now you are making these amazing calls"," Steyn added. Also Read: MI vs LSG, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants clash? Malik, who was one of the three players to be retained by SRH ahead of the mega auction this year has been improving under the guidance of the like of Steyn and Muralitharan and is expected to continue being a regular in the paying XI this season.

IPL 2022: Dale Steyn reveals story behind his celebration after Umran Malik's unplayable yorker against KKR

Former Indian cricket team skipper believes that Mumbai Indians should give chances to players like Tim David and Arjun Tendulkar in order to break the pattern of their performance as the five-time champions slumped to their sixth loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.

“You have to try some new players, like you can give a chance to Arjun as well, who has been doing well, maybe Tendulkar name on the field can bring them good luck. If you have picked David for such a high price, and if he is not playing, there is no use of him being in the squad. If you have players, you just can’t make them sit along, that will be injustice to the player as well.

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“If the things are not happening, they can try different players, as most of the teams have not played them, and the team can succeed,” said Azharuddin on ‘Not Just Cricket Show’ on CricTracker.

David was a costly buy for the Mumbai Indians picked him for INR 82.5 million while Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun was picked for INR 3&nbsp;million.

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When asked about the problems with the current playing XI, Azharuddin pointed out that the lack of a quality bowler alongside Jasprit Bumrah has been a major concern for MI. Jofra Archer was ruled out of this year’s tournament due to injury and his absence has created a number of problems.

“They have packed their batting, but have left a void in the bowling unit. They are over-dependent on Bumrah, but you cannot put so much pressure on him, he is also a human. Sometimes he can go for runs as well. They can try him in the 1st over itself, because if he comes in the 2nd or 3rd over, the batters have settled down a bit and can go for maybe 20 off two overs, and it can have a big impact,” Azharuddin asserted.

Former Indian cricket team skipper believes that Mumbai Indians should give chances to players like Tim David and Arjun Tendulkar in order to break the pattern of their performance as the five-time champions slumped to their sixth loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday.

Former Indian cricket team skipper believes that Mumbai Indians should give chances to players like Tim David and Arjun Tendulkar in order to break the pattern of their performance as the five-time champions slumped to their sixth loss in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. “You have to try some new players, like you can give a chance to Arjun as well, who has been doing well, maybe Tendulkar name on the field can bring them good luck. If you have picked David for such a high price, and if he is not playing, there is no use of him being in the squad. If you have players, you just can’t make them sit along, that will be injustice to the player as well. Also read | BCCI invites bids for staging closing ceremony of IPL 2022 “If the things are not happening, they can try different players, as most of the teams have not played them, and the team can succeed,” said Azharuddin on ‘Not Just Cricket Show’ on CricTracker. David was a costly buy for the Mumbai Indians picked him for INR 82.5 million while Sachin Tendulkar’s son Arjun was picked for INR 3 million. Also read | MI slip to 6th defeat in a row as LSG thrash Rohit & Co. by 18 runs When asked about the problems with the current playing XI, Azharuddin pointed out that the lack of a quality bowler alongside Jasprit Bumrah has been a major concern for MI. Jofra Archer was ruled out of this year’s tournament due to injury and his absence has created a number of problems. “They have packed their batting, but have left a void in the bowling unit. They are over-dependent on Bumrah, but you cannot put so much pressure on him, he is also a human. Sometimes he can go for runs as well. They can try him in the 1st over itself, because if he comes in the 2nd or 3rd over, the batters have settled down a bit and can go for maybe 20 off two overs, and it can have a big impact,” Azharuddin asserted.

IPL 2022: 'He may bring some good luck' - Former India skipper urges MI to play Arjun Tendulkar

Skipper KL Rahul led from the front with a captain's knock as he powered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a comfortable 18-run win against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 16). Rahul notched up his first century of the season as he played a terrific knock of unbeaten 103 runs off 60 balls to help his side post a big total of 199 runs on the board.

Asked to bat first, Rahul finally managed to find his rhythm this season as he got LSG off to a flyer. The stylish right-hander combined with his opening partner Quinton de Kock (24) to add 52 runs for the first wicket before posting another brilliant stand of 66 runs for the second wicket with Manish Pandey who played a crucial knock of 38 runs.

Rahul stayed unbeaten till the end and took Lucknow Super Giants closer to the 200-run mark. His 60-ball 103 was laced with nine fours and five sixes as the LSG skipper bounced back in style after being dismissed for a duck in his side's last outing against Rajasthan Royals.

After posting a strong total on the board, Lucknow Super Giants bowlers were right on the money as they managed to restrict a struggling Mumbai Indians batting line-up on 181/9 in 20 overs.

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Skipper Rohit Sharma's lean patch continued as he was dismissed cheaply on 6 off 7 balls by Avesh Khan in the 3rd over of MI's run chase. Dewald Brevis then played some sensational stroked en route to his quickfire 31 off 13 balls and added 31 runs for the second wicket with Ishan Kishan before the duo was dismissed in quick succession.

Suryakumar Yadav was MI's biggest hope after the top-order faltered but he could only manage 37 off 27 balls and was well supported by Tilak Varma, who scored 25 off 14 balls to add 64 runs for the third wicket. However, MI's innings was derailed after the duo's dismissal as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and fell short by 18 runs in the run chase.

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Avesh Khan continued his impressive run with the ball for Lucknow Super Giants and bowled an exceptional spell of 3/30 off his four overs. The likes of Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi and Marcus Stoinis all picked up a wicket apiece as Mumbai Indians were handed their sixth defeat in a row.

Mumbai Indians are yet to bag their first win this season as they have now lost as many as six matches in a row and are virtually out of the race for the playoffs with ten teams in contention. This is the first time in IPL history that MI have lost six games in a row at the start of the season - which is the joint-most by any team. MI are the only team to remain winless in the competition so far.

Skipper KL Rahul led from the front with a captain's knock as he powered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a comfortable 18-run win against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 16).

Skipper KL Rahul led from the front with a captain's knock as he powered Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a comfortable 18-run win against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 16). Rahul notched up his first century of the season as he played a terrific knock of unbeaten 103 runs off 60 balls to help his side post a big total of 199 runs on the board. Asked to bat first, Rahul finally managed to find his rhythm this season as he got LSG off to a flyer. The stylish right-hander combined with his opening partner Quinton de Kock (24) to add 52 runs for the first wicket before posting another brilliant stand of 66 runs for the second wicket with Manish Pandey who played a crucial knock of 38 runs. Rahul stayed unbeaten till the end and took Lucknow Super Giants closer to the 200-run mark. His 60-ball 103 was laced with nine fours and five sixes as the LSG skipper bounced back in style after being dismissed for a duck in his side's last outing against Rajasthan Royals. After posting a strong total on the board, Lucknow Super Giants bowlers were right on the money as they managed to restrict a struggling Mumbai Indians batting line-up on 181/9 in 20 overs. Also Read: KL Rahul slams stunning century against Mumbai Indians, becomes 3rd Indian to achieve elusive feat Skipper Rohit Sharma's lean patch continued as he was dismissed cheaply on 6 off 7 balls by Avesh Khan in the 3rd over of MI's run chase. Dewald Brevis then played some sensational stroked en route to his quickfire 31 off 13 balls and added 31 runs for the second wicket with Ishan Kishan before the duo was dismissed in quick succession. Suryakumar Yadav was MI's biggest hope after the top-order faltered but he could only manage 37 off 27 balls and was well supported by Tilak Varma, who scored 25 off 14 balls to add 64 runs for the third wicket. However, MI's innings was derailed after the duo's dismissal as they kept losing wickets at regular intervals and fell short by 18 runs in the run chase. Also Read: 'Even he can be dropped': Shoaib Akhtar raises concerns over Virat Kohli's form for RCB in IPL 2022 Avesh Khan continued his impressive run with the ball for Lucknow Super Giants and bowled an exceptional spell of 3/30 off his four overs. The likes of Jason Holder, Dushmantha Chameera, Ravi Bishnoi and Marcus Stoinis all picked up a wicket apiece as Mumbai Indians were handed their sixth defeat in a row. Mumbai Indians are yet to bag their first win this season as they have now lost as many as six matches in a row and are virtually out of the race for the playoffs with ten teams in contention. This is the first time in IPL history that MI have lost six games in a row at the start of the season - which is the joint-most by any team. MI are the only team to remain winless in the competition so far.

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians slip to 6th straight defeat as KL Rahul powers Lucknow Super Giants to 18-run win

Virat Kohli has not quite managed to hit his top form for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 so far. Kohli has played two brilliant knocks of unbeaten 41 and 48 against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians respectively but is yet to notch up a big innings this season.

Kohli has scored 107 runs in the first five games for RCB and is yet to score his first half-century in the tournament. The former RCB skipper has been enduring a lean patch in international cricket for a while now as he has not scored a hundred across all three formats since November 2019.

By Kohli's standards, he has not enjoyed great form with the bat over the last couple of years despite having scored runs consistently. He was expected to spark a turnaround in the ongoing IPL 2022 but has failed to attain consistency. so far this season. Amid his average run with the willow, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has raised concerns over Kohli's spot in the playing XI.

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Akhtar believes even a player of Kohli's player won't be spared and can be dropped from the team if he can perform consistently. Akhtar said people have already started pointing fingers at Kohli and suggested him to just focus on improving his game.

“It's a performance-based IPL franchise model. No one will be spared, not even Virat Kohli. Even he can be dropped if he does not perform. Some of the things I can't even say now. Not one but there are 10,000 things going on in his head," Akhtar said on Sportskeeda.

"He is a good person, a good player and great cricketer, but I want him to just focus, on one thing at a time. Consider yourself as an ordinary player, pick up your bat and just play. People have already started pointing fingers at Virat Kohli and it's dangerous,” he added.

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Kohli will be looking to be among the runs and play an impactful knock for his side in RCB's clash against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Virat Kohli has not quite managed to hit his top form for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 so far. Kohli has played two brilliant knocks of unbeaten 41 and 48 against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians respectively but is yet to notch up a big innings this season.

Virat Kohli has not quite managed to hit his top form for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 so far. Kohli has played two brilliant knocks of unbeaten 41 and 48 against Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians respectively but is yet to notch up a big innings this season. Kohli has scored 107 runs in the first five games for RCB and is yet to score his first half-century in the tournament. The former RCB skipper has been enduring a lean patch in international cricket for a while now as he has not scored a hundred across all three formats since November 2019. By Kohli's standards, he has not enjoyed great form with the bat over the last couple of years despite having scored runs consistently. He was expected to spark a turnaround in the ongoing IPL 2022 but has failed to attain consistency. so far this season. Amid his average run with the willow, former Pakistan pacer Shoaib Akhtar has raised concerns over Kohli's spot in the playing XI. Also Read: Ravi Shastri picks 'certain' playoff contender, says there will be new champion this season Akhtar believes even a player of Kohli's player won't be spared and can be dropped from the team if he can perform consistently. Akhtar said people have already started pointing fingers at Kohli and suggested him to just focus on improving his game. “It's a performance-based IPL franchise model. No one will be spared, not even Virat Kohli. Even he can be dropped if he does not perform. Some of the things I can't even say now. Not one but there are 10,000 things going on in his head," Akhtar said on Sportskeeda. "He is a good person, a good player and great cricketer, but I want him to just focus, on one thing at a time. Consider yourself as an ordinary player, pick up your bat and just play. People have already started pointing fingers at Virat Kohli and it's dangerous,” he added. Also Read: KL Rahul slams stunning century against Mumbai Indians, becomes 3rd Indian to achieve elusive feat Kohli will be looking to be among the runs and play an impactful knock for his side in RCB's clash against Delhi Capitals at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

'Even he can be dropped': Shoaib Akhtar raises concerns over Virat Kohli's form for RCB in IPL 2022

The BCCI on Saturday invited bids from entities interested in staging the closing ceremony of the ongoing Indian Premier League through a tender process.

The Board announced the release of Request for Proposal (RFP) for staging the closing ceremony.

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The detailed terms and conditions of the tender process, including eligibility requirements, process for submissions of bids, rights and obligations, etc. Are contained in the RFP which will be made available on payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs 1 lakh plus any applicable Goods and Services Tax.

The RFP will be available for purchase till April 25.

"Any interested party wishing to submit a bid is required to purchase the RFP," the BCCI said in a release.

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"However, only those satisfying the eligibility criteria set out in the RFP and subject to the other terms and conditions set out therein, shall be eligible to bid."

The IPL began on March 26 and the final will be held on May 29.

The BCCI on Saturday invited bids from entities interested in staging the closing ceremony of the ongoing Indian Premier League through a tender process. The Board announced the release of Request for Proposal (RFP) for staging the closing ceremony.

The BCCI on Saturday invited bids from entities interested in staging the closing ceremony of the ongoing Indian Premier League through a tender process. The Board announced the release of Request for Proposal (RFP) for staging the closing ceremony. Also read | 'Getting hotter and hotter' - Shastri picks 'certain' IPL playoff contender The detailed terms and conditions of the tender process, including eligibility requirements, process for submissions of bids, rights and obligations, etc. Are contained in the RFP which will be made available on payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs 1 lakh plus any applicable Goods and Services Tax. The RFP will be available for purchase till April 25. "Any interested party wishing to submit a bid is required to purchase the RFP," the BCCI said in a release. Also read | IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik "However, only those satisfying the eligibility criteria set out in the RFP and subject to the other terms and conditions set out therein, shall be eligible to bid." The IPL began on March 26 and the final will be held on May 29.

IPL 2022: BCCI announces release of request for proposal for staging the closing ceremony

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has been shaping up properly in the last couple of weeks with contenders for the play-off spots becoming clearer by the day. However, former India coach Ravi Shastri has a clear favourite when it comes to booking their spot in the Last 4 of the competition.

"I believe we will see a new champion this season. Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a roll in this IPL, and they are definitely going to make it to the playoffs. They are getting hotter and hotter as the tournament is progressing. They are looking in a good space. They are getting better and better with every game," he said during his appearance at the Cricket Live show in Star Sports.

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Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are leading the points table at the moment with RCB in the sixth position. The Faf du Plessis-led side has won three out of their five games and although a number of other teams also have six points, RCB have a slightly low net run rate of 0.006 in the tournament.

Shastri went on to praise the trio of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Du Plessis to point out that with the three performing well, it should not be a problem for RCB to qualify for the next stage.

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"Virat has been doing well, Glenn Maxwell is back with the side, and we all know how destructive he can be with the bat. He's capable of taking the spinners to the cleaners and will be important from RCB's perspective as the tournament progresses. And then, Faf being their leader is a big bonus for them," Shastri added.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has been shaping up properly in the last couple of weeks with contenders for the play-off spots becoming clearer by the day.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 has been shaping up properly in the last couple of weeks with contenders for the play-off spots becoming clearer by the day. However, former India coach Ravi Shastri has a clear favourite when it comes to booking their spot in the Last 4 of the competition. "I believe we will see a new champion this season. Royal Challengers Bangalore are on a roll in this IPL, and they are definitely going to make it to the playoffs. They are getting hotter and hotter as the tournament is progressing. They are looking in a good space. They are getting better and better with every game," he said during his appearance at the Cricket Live show in Star Sports. Also read | KL Rahul becomes third Indian to achieve elusive IPL feat with ton against MI Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are leading the points table at the moment with RCB in the sixth position. The Faf du Plessis-led side has won three out of their five games and although a number of other teams also have six points, RCB have a slightly low net run rate of 0.006 in the tournament. Shastri went on to praise the trio of Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell and Du Plessis to point out that with the three performing well, it should not be a problem for RCB to qualify for the next stage. Also read | IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik "Virat has been doing well, Glenn Maxwell is back with the side, and we all know how destructive he can be with the bat. He's capable of taking the spinners to the cleaners and will be important from RCB's perspective as the tournament progresses. And then, Faf being their leader is a big bonus for them," Shastri added.

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri picks 'certain' playoff contender, says there will be new champion this season

KL Rahul came the second cricketer to score a hundred in the IPL 2022 as he achieved the feat during the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

The LSG skipper looked in fine touch as he was able to bring up his century in just 56 balls with the help of nine fours and five sixes. This was Rahul’s third IPL century with both of the previous ones coming for Punjab Kings in 2019 and 2020 – the one in 2019 coming against Mumbai Indians.

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Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler scored the first hundred of IPL 2022 against Mumbai Indians.

Thanks to this Rahul became the third batsman after Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson to score more than two tons in the IPL. Overall, he was the sixth cricketer to achieve this feat in the IPL with Chris Gayle, David Warner and Shane Watson being the overseas players to score two or more hundreds.

Rahul also became the second Indian cricketer after Virat Kohli to score two hundreds against the same opposition. Virat Kohli is the other one with two tons against the Gujarat Lions. Overall, Chris Gayle and David Warner have also achieved the feat against Punjab Kings and KKR respectively.

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As a captain, this was Rahul’s second century – a feat achieved only Virat Kohli. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore has a stellar record as skipper with five hundreds to his name in the IPL.

Rahul was the star for his side while Quinton de Kock and Manish Pandey played the supporting roles to perfection as they scored 199 for the loss of four wickets at the end of 20 overs.

KL Rahul came the second cricketer to score a hundred in the IPL 2022 as he achieved the feat during the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

KL Rahul came the second cricketer to score a hundred in the IPL 2022 as he achieved the feat during the match between Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians on Saturday. The LSG skipper looked in fine touch as he was able to bring up his century in just 56 balls with the help of nine fours and five sixes. This was Rahul’s third IPL century with both of the previous ones coming for Punjab Kings in 2019 and 2020 – the one in 2019 coming against Mumbai Indians. Also read | IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik Rajasthan Royals opener Jos Buttler scored the first hundred of IPL 2022 against Mumbai Indians. Thanks to this Rahul became the third batsman after Virat Kohli and Sanju Samson to score more than two tons in the IPL. Overall, he was the sixth cricketer to achieve this feat in the IPL with Chris Gayle, David Warner and Shane Watson being the overseas players to score two or more hundreds. Rahul also became the second Indian cricketer after Virat Kohli to score two hundreds against the same opposition. Virat Kohli is the other one with two tons against the Gujarat Lions. Overall, Chris Gayle and David Warner have also achieved the feat against Punjab Kings and KKR respectively. Also read | 'They'd be silly not to look at him': Michael Vaughan urges Indian selectors to keep an eye on T Natarajan As a captain, this was Rahul’s second century – a feat achieved only Virat Kohli. The former Royal Challengers Bangalore has a stellar record as skipper with five hundreds to his name in the IPL. Rahul was the star for his side while Quinton de Kock and Manish Pandey played the supporting roles to perfection as they scored 199 for the loss of four wickets at the end of 20 overs.

KL Rahul slams stunning century against Mumbai Indians, becomes 3rd Indian to achieve elusive feat

Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to be handed a huge boost ahead of their clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is likely to be available for selection. DC have so far struggled to cope with the absence and injuries to a few overseas players.

However, they can now include Marsh in the playing XI against RCB which will give them a much-needed balance. March can bat in the top order and will also play a crucial role with the ball for the Rishabh Pant-led side, who have so far managed two wins in their first two games.

RCB, on the other hand, have a pretty settled unit under Faf du Plessis and are likely to have fast bowler Harshal Patel back in the XI. Harshal had missed the clash against Chennai Super Kings after the unfortunate passing away of his sister. However, the fast bowler has joined RCB's bubble once again and is likely to feature against DC on Saturday.

RCB pacers struggled to impress against Chennai Super Kings in the absence of Harshal as they were taken to the cleaners by Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa. Both Uthappa and Dube notched up half-centuries apiece to help CSK post a massive total of 216 runs against Du Plessis &amp; Co. in their last outing.

RCB lost the game by 23 runs after failing to chase down the target as they endured their second defeat of the season. The Du Plessis-led side will be eager to bounce back to winning ways when they take Pant &amp; Co. at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

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While RCB are heading into the clash with a defeat against CSK in their last game, Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders comprehensively by 44 runs in their last game and will be looking to continue their winning run. The two teams are separated by only two points on the table with DC having played a game less.

RCB vs DC, IPL 2022 prediction:

Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have had similar starts to their campaign in IPL 2022. However, with Marsh's return and Warner finding his mojo, Delhi Capitals have started to find their groove and will start as favourites against RCB on Saturday. DC are likely to topple RCB at the Wankhede.

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Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to be handed a huge boost ahead of their clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is likely to be available for selection.

Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to be handed a huge boost ahead of their clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as Australian all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is likely to be available for selection. DC have so far struggled to cope with the absence and injuries to a few overseas players. However, they can now include Marsh in the playing XI against RCB which will give them a much-needed balance. March can bat in the top order and will also play a crucial role with the ball for the Rishabh Pant-led side, who have so far managed two wins in their first two games. RCB, on the other hand, have a pretty settled unit under Faf du Plessis and are likely to have fast bowler Harshal Patel back in the XI. Harshal had missed the clash against Chennai Super Kings after the unfortunate passing away of his sister. However, the fast bowler has joined RCB's bubble once again and is likely to feature against DC on Saturday. RCB pacers struggled to impress against Chennai Super Kings in the absence of Harshal as they were taken to the cleaners by Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa. Both Uthappa and Dube notched up half-centuries apiece to help CSK post a massive total of 216 runs against Du Plessis & Co. in their last outing. RCB lost the game by 23 runs after failing to chase down the target as they endured their second defeat of the season. The Du Plessis-led side will be eager to bounce back to winning ways when they take Pant & Co. at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday. Also Read: 'They'd be silly not to look at him': Michael Vaughan urges Indian selectors to keep an eye on Natarajan While RCB are heading into the clash with a defeat against CSK in their last game, Delhi Capitals beat Kolkata Knight Riders comprehensively by 44 runs in their last game and will be looking to continue their winning run. The two teams are separated by only two points on the table with DC having played a game less. RCB vs DC, IPL 2022 prediction: Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have had similar starts to their campaign in IPL 2022. However, with Marsh's return and Warner finding his mojo, Delhi Capitals have started to find their groove and will start as favourites against RCB on Saturday. DC are likely to topple RCB at the Wankhede.

RCB vs DC, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals clash?

Delhi Capitals will be looking to continue their winning run while Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to come back from their defeat in the last match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Head-to-head

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 26 times in the IPL with RCB winning 10 times and Delhi Capitals getting the better of the opposition on sixteen occasions.

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Stats

The Delhi Capitals batsmen boast of a good record against RCB with David Warner scoring eight fifties and skipper Rishabh Pant hitting four fifties in 11 matches against the Bangalore franchise. It has been a bad outing for Mohammad Siraj who has disappointing numbers against Pant and Shaw.

On the other hand, Rishabh Pant have an unlikely nemesis against Glenn Maxwell who has dismissed him twice with the all-rounder bowling just 12 balls against the Delhi Capitals skipper.

Trivia

The biggest strength for RCB in the IPL 2022 has been their ability to chase down big totals but their bowling has ended up conceding 54 sixes till now – the most by any team. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have the best record in that respect with the bowlers conceding just 24 maximums.

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Squads

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed, Mandeep Singh, Srikar Bharat, Tim Seifert, Lungi Ngidi, Ashwin Hebbar, Mitchell Marsh, Praveen Dubey, Anrich Nortje, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Chetan Sakariya, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyash Prabhudessai, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, David Willey, Sherfane Rutherford, Karn Sharma, Jason Behrendorff, Chama V Milind, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Aneeshwar Gautam

Delhi Capitals will be looking to continue their winning run while Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to come back from their defeat in the last match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday.

Delhi Capitals will be looking to continue their winning run while Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to come back from their defeat in the last match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Saturday. Head-to-head Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have faced each other 26 times in the IPL with RCB winning 10 times and Delhi Capitals getting the better of the opposition on sixteen occasions. Also read | IPL 2022: Former Pakistan skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik Stats The Delhi Capitals batsmen boast of a good record against RCB with David Warner scoring eight fifties and skipper Rishabh Pant hitting four fifties in 11 matches against the Bangalore franchise. It has been a bad outing for Mohammad Siraj who has disappointing numbers against Pant and Shaw. On the other hand, Rishabh Pant have an unlikely nemesis against Glenn Maxwell who has dismissed him twice with the all-rounder bowling just 12 balls against the Delhi Capitals skipper. Trivia The biggest strength for RCB in the IPL 2022 has been their ability to chase down big totals but their bowling has ended up conceding 54 sixes till now – the most by any team. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have the best record in that respect with the bowlers conceding just 24 maximums. Also read | Steyn reveals story behind his celebration after Malik's yorker against KKR Squads Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Rishabh Pant, Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Sarfaraz Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mustafizur Rahman, Khaleel Ahmed, Mandeep Singh, Srikar Bharat, Tim Seifert, Lungi Ngidi, Ashwin Hebbar, Mitchell Marsh, Praveen Dubey, Anrich Nortje, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Chetan Sakariya, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal Royal Challengers Bangalore: Faf du Plessis, Anuj Rawat, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Suyash Prabhudessai, Dinesh Karthik, Wanindu Hasaranga, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Siddarth Kaul, David Willey, Sherfane Rutherford, Karn Sharma, Jason Behrendorff, Chama V Milind, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Aneeshwar Gautam

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Former Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper Rashid Latif was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Umran Malik who has impressed with his fiery pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Latif said that he can be a good addition to the Indian cricket team and he possess the ability and pace to ‘easily take out the Asian batters’.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-dale-steyn-reveals-story-behind-his-celebration-after-umran-maliks-unplayable-yorker-against-kkr-471368" hreflang="en">Steyn reveals story behind his celebration after Malik's yorker against KKR</a>

“After the IPL, they will start preparing for the international matches again. We have an Asia Cup and then the World Cup. They will have to try him out in one of them. On the bouncy pitches of Australia, he can easily take out the Asian batters, whether they're from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, or whoever India plays. Maybe the Aussies could play him,” Latif said.

Malik was quite impressive against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday as he troubled the batsmen with bounce and pace. The SRH fast bowler ended up taking two wickets including the prized scalp of Shreyas Iyer.

Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-will-du-plessis-make-changes-royal-challengers-bangalore-predicted-xi-vs-delhi-capitals-471399" hreflang="en">IPL 2022: Will Faf Du Plessis make changes? RCB predicted XI against DC</a>

“He could be a very useful bowler there. Because batsmen aren't used to facing such fast bowling nowadays. Most fast bowlers have now dropped in in terms of speeds; you look at Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins… Shaheen Afridi swings the ball really well but he clocks in the range of 145 kph. Haris is there but his bouncer isn't as effective as he is with his fuller length,”

“In future, Umran can make a big name for himself with the white ball,” he explained.

Former Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper Rashid Latif was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Umran Malik who has impressed with his fiery pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Former Pakistan cricket team wicket-keeper Rashid Latif was all praise for Sunrisers Hyderabad youngster Umran Malik who has impressed with his fiery pace in the Indian Premier League (IPL). In a video posted on his YouTube channel, Latif said that he can be a good addition to the Indian cricket team and he possess the ability and pace to ‘easily take out the Asian batters’. Also read | Steyn reveals story behind his celebration after Malik's yorker against KKR “After the IPL, they will start preparing for the international matches again. We have an Asia Cup and then the World Cup. They will have to try him out in one of them. On the bouncy pitches of Australia, he can easily take out the Asian batters, whether they're from Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Afghanistan, or whoever India plays. Maybe the Aussies could play him,” Latif said. Malik was quite impressive against Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday as he troubled the batsmen with bounce and pace. The SRH fast bowler ended up taking two wickets including the prized scalp of Shreyas Iyer. Also read | IPL 2022: Will Faf Du Plessis make changes? RCB predicted XI against DC “He could be a very useful bowler there. Because batsmen aren't used to facing such fast bowling nowadays. Most fast bowlers have now dropped in in terms of speeds; you look at Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins… Shaheen Afridi swings the ball really well but he clocks in the range of 145 kph. Haris is there but his bouncer isn't as effective as he is with his fuller length,” “In future, Umran can make a big name for himself with the white ball,” he explained.

IPL 2022: Former Pakistan cricket team skipper makes huge prediction about Umran Malik

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