Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 3 runs in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17) to keep their playoffs hopes alive. SRH successfully defended a total of 193 runs after Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a stunning maiden 19th over including a wicket to take the game away from Mumbai Indians.

Mumbai Indians required 19 runs to win off the last two overs when Bhuvneshwar came out to bowl the penultimate over for SRH. He dismissed MI debutant Sanjay Yadav on the second delivery of the over before bowling four dot balls against Bumrah to complete a wicket-maiden 19th over.

Young Fazalhaq Farooqi went on to defend 19 off the final over to seal a thrilling 3-run win for SRH. Tim David played a sensational knock of 46 runs off 18 balls and had almost taken Mumbai Indians home before an unfortunate run out sent him packing in the 18th over. His effort went in vain as MI failed to get over the line.

With the win, Sunrisers Hyderabad remain at the 8th spot with 12 points from 13 matches but are alive in the race for the playoffs. They will have to win their final game of the season against Punjab Kings on May 22 to have an outside chance of finishing in the top four.

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Here is a look at the updated IPL 2022 points table:

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Batting first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, SRH made a massive change in their line-up as Priya Garg opened with Abhishek Sharma instead of skipper Kane Williamson. While Sharma was dismissed cheaply, Garg scored a quickfire 42 off 26 balls and added a 78-run stand for the second wicket with Rahul Tripathi.

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Tripathi continued his brilliant run with a sensational 76 off 44 balls laced with nine fours and three sixes. Nicholas Pooran to played a good cameo of 22-bal 38 to help SRH post 193 runs on the board in the must-win game. The bowlers then managed to stop MI on 190 to keep SRH in the race for the playoffs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 3 runs in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17) to keep their playoffs hopes alive.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 3 runs in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17) to keep their playoffs hopes alive. SRH successfully defended a total of 193 runs after Bhuvneshwar Kumar bowled a stunning maiden 19th over including a wicket to take the game away from Mumbai Indians. Mumbai Indians required 19 runs to win off the last two overs when Bhuvneshwar came out to bowl the penultimate over for SRH. He dismissed MI debutant Sanjay Yadav on the second delivery of the over before bowling four dot balls against Bumrah to complete a wicket-maiden 19th over. Young Fazalhaq Farooqi went on to defend 19 off the final over to seal a thrilling 3-run win for SRH. Tim David played a sensational knock of 46 runs off 18 balls and had almost taken Mumbai Indians home before an unfortunate run out sent him packing in the 18th over. His effort went in vain as MI failed to get over the line. With the win, Sunrisers Hyderabad remain at the 8th spot with 12 points from 13 matches but are alive in the race for the playoffs. They will have to win their final game of the season against Punjab Kings on May 22 to have an outside chance of finishing in the top four. Also Read: IPL 2022: Rahul Tripathi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar star as SRH beat MI by 3 runs, keep playoffs hopes intact Here is a look at the updated IPL 2022 points table: Batting first at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, SRH made a massive change in their line-up as Priya Garg opened with Abhishek Sharma instead of skipper Kane Williamson. While Sharma was dismissed cheaply, Garg scored a quickfire 42 off 26 balls and added a 78-run stand for the second wicket with Rahul Tripathi. Also Read: MS Dhoni responds to fan's heartfelt letter amid Chennai Super Kings' disappointing run in IPL 2022 Tripathi continued his brilliant run with a sensational 76 off 44 balls laced with nine fours and three sixes. Nicholas Pooran to played a good cameo of 22-bal 38 to help SRH post 193 runs on the board in the must-win game. The bowlers then managed to stop MI on 190 to keep SRH in the race for the playoffs.

IPL 2022 updated points table: SRH remain alive in the race for playoffs with win over MI

Quinton de Kock struck a sensational hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants pipped Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot here on Wednesday. De Kock gave a batting masterclass enroute to an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls as he and Rahul (68 not out off 51) fired LSG to 210 for no loss, the highest opening stand in IPL history. 
It was a steep chase but KKR stayed in the game through Nitish Rana (42) and captain Shreyas Iyer (50) but it was too big a task for the lower-order. Their innings ended 208 for eight in 20 overs.

Just when it looked KKR were down and out, Sunil Narine (21 not out off) and Rinku Singh (40 off 15) started smashing the LSG bowlers around the ground to reignite hopes of the dug out. KKR needed 38 runs off the last two overs and they both brought the equation down to 21 off the final over.

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Rinku came up with couple of sixes and a four to make it five off the last three balls but he fell to a special one-handed catch from Evin Lewis to bring LSG back into the game. With three needed off the final ball, Marcus Stoinis landed a yorker to dismiss Umesh Yadav and help his team win a humdinger. The loss knocked KKR out of the competition, while LSG, who had lost their last two matches, moved back into the top-two with the win.

Earlier, Rahul and de Kock got the measure of the wicket in the powerplay, reaching 44 for no loss, before flaunting their wide range of strokes on way to the third highest stand in tournament history. The South African hammered 10 sixes and as many fours in his whirlwind innings, while Rahul collected four sixes and three fours in his 51-ball 68 not out.

De Kock, who was dropped by Abhijeet Tomar off Umesh Yadav in the third over, made KKR pay heavily by getting the highest score of the season. His memorable innings was also third highest individual score in tournament history. The South African was in his elements smashing the spinners and pacers with equal disdain.

He used the pull shot against the faster bowlers and was at his innovative best against the seasoned spin duo of Sunil Narine and off coloured Varun Chakaravarthy. Out of the sixes he hit, de Kock's reverse sweep off Narine stood out. Anything short from the pacers, de Kock was happy to put it away over deep square leg region.

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De Kock cruised to his hundred in the 18th over with a cut shot off Russell and the innings meant a lot to him, something that was visibly by his down on knees celebration. The southpaw was in no mood to stop even after reaching three figures. Tim Southee was poor in the death overs as he fed balls after balls in the slot for de Kock to deposit it into the stands.

His 19th over yielded as many as 27 runs with de Kock finding the boundary at will. Rahul watched de Kock's breathtaking knock from the best seat in the house. The skipper did not have much to do in the slog overs but he too played some sublime strokes on way to his third half century of the season. Rahul also completed 500 runs in the tournament for the fifth season in a row.&nbsp;

KKR bowlers leaked 88 runs in the last five overs with Southee and Russell proving to be the most expensive bowlers.

Quinton de Kock struck a sensational hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants pipped Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot here on Wednesday.

Quinton de Kock struck a sensational hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper K L Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants pipped Kolkata Knight Riders by two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot here on Wednesday. De Kock gave a batting masterclass enroute to an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls as he and Rahul (68 not out off 51) fired LSG to 210 for no loss, the highest opening stand in IPL history. It was a steep chase but KKR stayed in the game through Nitish Rana (42) and captain Shreyas Iyer (50) but it was too big a task for the lower-order. Their innings ended 208 for eight in 20 overs. Just when it looked KKR were down and out, Sunil Narine (21 not out off) and Rinku Singh (40 off 15) started smashing the LSG bowlers around the ground to reignite hopes of the dug out. KKR needed 38 runs off the last two overs and they both brought the equation down to 21 off the final over. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 updated points table: Lucknow Super Giants move to 2nd spot with win over Kolkata Knight Riders Rinku came up with couple of sixes and a four to make it five off the last three balls but he fell to a special one-handed catch from Evin Lewis to bring LSG back into the game. With three needed off the final ball, Marcus Stoinis landed a yorker to dismiss Umesh Yadav and help his team win a humdinger. The loss knocked KKR out of the competition, while LSG, who had lost their last two matches, moved back into the top-two with the win. Earlier, Rahul and de Kock got the measure of the wicket in the powerplay, reaching 44 for no loss, before flaunting their wide range of strokes on way to the third highest stand in tournament history. The South African hammered 10 sixes and as many fours in his whirlwind innings, while Rahul collected four sixes and three fours in his 51-ball 68 not out. De Kock, who was dropped by Abhijeet Tomar off Umesh Yadav in the third over, made KKR pay heavily by getting the highest score of the season. His memorable innings was also third highest individual score in tournament history. The South African was in his elements smashing the spinners and pacers with equal disdain. He used the pull shot against the faster bowlers and was at his innovative best against the seasoned spin duo of Sunil Narine and off coloured Varun Chakaravarthy. Out of the sixes he hit, de Kock's reverse sweep off Narine stood out. Anything short from the pacers, de Kock was happy to put it away over deep square leg region. ALSO READ | LSG vs KKR: KL Rahul, centurion Quinton de Kock enter record books, put on highest opening stand in IPL De Kock cruised to his hundred in the 18th over with a cut shot off Russell and the innings meant a lot to him, something that was visibly by his down on knees celebration. The southpaw was in no mood to stop even after reaching three figures. Tim Southee was poor in the death overs as he fed balls after balls in the slot for de Kock to deposit it into the stands. His 19th over yielded as many as 27 runs with de Kock finding the boundary at will. Rahul watched de Kock's breathtaking knock from the best seat in the house. The skipper did not have much to do in the slog overs but he too played some sublime strokes on way to his third half century of the season. Rahul also completed 500 runs in the tournament for the fifth season in a row. KKR bowlers leaked 88 runs in the last five overs with Southee and Russell proving to be the most expensive bowlers.

IPL 2022: Quinton de Kock's 140*, Mohsin Khan's 3-fer take LSG to playoffs as KKR eliminated

Match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the former had a playoffs spot up for grabs whereas Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. had to win to remain alive in the top-four race.&nbsp;In a high-scoring affair, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (May 18), LSG beat KKR by two runs to progress to the playoffs whereas last edition's runners-up now stand eliminated, joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI).

Batting first, KL Rahul's 68&nbsp;and Quinton de Kock's 140 not out went bonkers -- especially towards the end -- as LSG posted 210 for no loss in 20 overs. In reply, KKR were 9 for 2 but valuable knocks from Nitish Rana, Iyer, Rinku Singh, Sam Billings and Sunil Narine led to the franchise's top-class fight right till the end before they eventually fell short by two runs, managing 208 for 8.

Here's the IPL 2022 updated points table after the LSG-KKR clash:

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LSG now take the second spot and have a strong chance to finish in the top-two. Their closest contender, who can finish at the second position, is currently third-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR). The 2008 winners have one game left.

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At the post-match presentation, the now-eliminated KKR team's skipper Iyer told, "I am not feeling sad at all. That was one of the best games of cricket I have played. The way we should our character and attitude was simply outstanding. I love the way Rinku got us till the end but unfortunately couldn't time it when two balls were remaining, he was really sad. I was hoping he could finish the game for us and could have been the hero, but still played a fantastic knock and I am really happy for him. When we came in, I never thought it would play this way because it was dry and the grass wasn't that wet. I thought there would be little help for the spinners but once they started going.. LSG took on the bowlers and got a par total. It was a do or die situation for us, even after losing two wickets in the powerplay our mindset was to go for the chase and take it close as possible and put them under pressure. It was a volatile season for us, we started great but lost five games in a row and I personally feel we did a lot of chopping and changing, we had to do that because of the niggles and form, but we also got to know the players such as Rinku."

Match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the former had a playoffs spot up for grabs whereas Shreyas Iyer & Co.

Match 66 of the IPL 2022 edition saw the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) face the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) as the former had a playoffs spot up for grabs whereas Shreyas Iyer & Co. had to win to remain alive in the top-four race. In a high-scoring affair, at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (May 18), LSG beat KKR by two runs to progress to the playoffs whereas last edition's runners-up now stand eliminated, joining Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Batting first, KL Rahul's 68 and Quinton de Kock's 140 not out went bonkers -- especially towards the end -- as LSG posted 210 for no loss in 20 overs. In reply, KKR were 9 for 2 but valuable knocks from Nitish Rana, Iyer, Rinku Singh, Sam Billings and Sunil Narine led to the franchise's top-class fight right till the end before they eventually fell short by two runs, managing 208 for 8. Here's the IPL 2022 updated points table after the LSG-KKR clash: LSG now take the second spot and have a strong chance to finish in the top-two. Their closest contender, who can finish at the second position, is currently third-ranked Rajasthan Royals (RR). The 2008 winners have one game left. ALSO READ | LSG vs KKR: KL Rahul, centurion Quinton de Kock enter record books, put on highest opening stand in IPL At the post-match presentation, the now-eliminated KKR team's skipper Iyer told, "I am not feeling sad at all. That was one of the best games of cricket I have played. The way we should our character and attitude was simply outstanding. I love the way Rinku got us till the end but unfortunately couldn't time it when two balls were remaining, he was really sad. I was hoping he could finish the game for us and could have been the hero, but still played a fantastic knock and I am really happy for him. When we came in, I never thought it would play this way because it was dry and the grass wasn't that wet. I thought there would be little help for the spinners but once they started going.. LSG took on the bowlers and got a par total. It was a do or die situation for us, even after losing two wickets in the powerplay our mindset was to go for the chase and take it close as possible and put them under pressure. It was a volatile season for us, we started great but lost five games in a row and I personally feel we did a lot of chopping and changing, we had to do that because of the niggles and form, but we also got to know the players such as Rinku."

IPL 2022 updated points table: Lucknow Super Giants move to 2nd spot with win over Kolkata Knight Riders

Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Jasprit Bumrah created a new record in his side clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17). Bumrah became the first Indian bowler to complete the milestone of 250 wickets in T20 cricket.

Bumrah dismissed SRH all-rounder Nicholas Pooran in the 10th over for their innings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to become the first Indian to complete 250 wickets in the shortest format. Bumrah finished with figures of 1/32 in his spell as SRH went on to post a big total of 193 runs on the board.

The Indian speedster became the 31st bowler overall to reach the milestone. He has taken 67 wickets for the Indian team in T20Is while the rest have come for Gujarat in the domestic circuit and for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He is followed by senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on the list of Indians with the most wickets in T20s.

Indian bowlers with highest wickets in T20s:

250 - Jasprit Bumrah 
223 - Bhuvneshwar Kumar 
201 - Jaydev Unadkat 
194 - Vinay Kumar 
173 - Irfan Pathan

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One of the best fast bowlers in the world at present, Bumrah has not had the best of campaigns for Mumbai Indians this season. He has managed only 12 wickets in 13 matches for the team at an average of 29.83 but has managed to maintain a decent economy rate of 7.25.

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The poor form of the likes of Bumrah, skipper Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan among others affected Mumbai Indians' campaign this season as the five-time champions got off to the worst possible start. Mumbai Indians lost a record eight matches in a row at the start of the season before becoming the first team to be knocked out of the playoffs.

Mumbai Indians have just one game left to play this season and will lock horns with Delhi Capitals on Saturday (May 21) to bring an end to their nightmarish campaign in IPL 2022.

Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Jasprit Bumrah created a new record in his side clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17).

Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Jasprit Bumrah created a new record in his side clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17). Bumrah became the first Indian bowler to complete the milestone of 250 wickets in T20 cricket. Bumrah dismissed SRH all-rounder Nicholas Pooran in the 10th over for their innings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to become the first Indian to complete 250 wickets in the shortest format. Bumrah finished with figures of 1/32 in his spell as SRH went on to post a big total of 193 runs on the board. The Indian speedster became the 31st bowler overall to reach the milestone. He has taken 67 wickets for the Indian team in T20Is while the rest have come for Gujarat in the domestic circuit and for Mumbai Indians in the IPL. He is followed by senior pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar on the list of Indians with the most wickets in T20s. Indian bowlers with highest wickets in T20s: 250 - Jasprit Bumrah 223 - Bhuvneshwar Kumar 201 - Jaydev Unadkat 194 - Vinay Kumar 173 - Irfan Pathan Also Read: CSK still wouldn't have qualified for IPL 2022 playoffs had MS Dhoni remained captain: Harbhajan One of the best fast bowlers in the world at present, Bumrah has not had the best of campaigns for Mumbai Indians this season. He has managed only 12 wickets in 13 matches for the team at an average of 29.83 but has managed to maintain a decent economy rate of 7.25. Also Read: 'Central contract straightaway': Ravi Shastri wants BCCI to fast-track SRH pacer Umran Malik into Team India The poor form of the likes of Bumrah, skipper Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan among others affected Mumbai Indians' campaign this season as the five-time champions got off to the worst possible start. Mumbai Indians lost a record eight matches in a row at the start of the season before becoming the first team to be knocked out of the playoffs. Mumbai Indians have just one game left to play this season and will lock horns with Delhi Capitals on Saturday (May 21) to bring an end to their nightmarish campaign in IPL 2022.

IPL 2022: Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian pacer to achieve elusive feat in T20s

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be desperately looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Wednesday (May 18). LSG have lost their last two games in a row and are yet to confirm a spot in the playoffs despite having come close last week.

LSG were on the top of the points table last week with 16 points from 11 matches when they had the chance to become the first team to qualify for the playoffs against Gujarat Titans. However, a humiliating defeat at the hands of GT followed by a loss against Rajasthan Royals in their last game have pushed them to the 3rd spot.

A win against KKR on Wednesday will see LSG qualify for the playoffs and also keep them in contention to finish in the top two. However, a loss can put them in a tricky situation and certainly push them out of the top two. KL Rahul &amp; Co. will be looking to ensure they don't repeat their mistakes from their last outing against KKR on Tuesday.

While Lucknow's place in the top four is not in danger even if they lose against KKR, a defeat will end the Shreyas Iyer-led side's campaign in IPL 2022 on Wednesday. KKR have 12 points in 13 matches so far and have an outside chance of finishing in the top four if they can finish their campaign with 14 points.

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KKR will be heading into the clash against LSG on a confident note having won their last two matches in a row. While their batters stepped up in their last game against SRH, Andre Russell and Tim Southee were brilliant with the ball as well to hand them a much-needed win.

Here is all you need to know about the LSG vs KKR clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

Lucknow Super Giants lead 1-0 in the head-to-head record against Kolkata Knight Riders. KL Rahul's men had defeated Shreyas Iyer &amp; Co. in the only meeting between the two teams earlier this season.

Stats:

Lucknow Super Giants have been heavily reliant on their top order so far this season. The top three of KL Rahul (469), Quinton de Kock (362) and Deepak Hooda (406) have scored as many as 61% of the total runs for the franchise this season.

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Trivia:

Both LSG skipper KL Rahul and KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer have struggled with the willow in the last few matches. While Rahul has managed only 101 runs in his last five innings for LSG, Iyer has scored only &nbsp;115 runs in his last six innings at an average of just 19.17 and a poor strike rate of 104.55.

Predicted playing XIs:

Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock(w), KL Rahul(c), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni/Manish Pandey, Marcus Stoinis/Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan

KKR: Venkatesh Iyer, Baba Indrajith, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer(c), Sam Billings(w), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakaravarthy

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be desperately looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Wednesday (May 18).

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) will be desperately looking to bounce back to winning ways when they take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Wednesday (May 18). LSG have lost their last two games in a row and are yet to confirm a spot in the playoffs despite having come close last week. LSG were on the top of the points table last week with 16 points from 11 matches when they had the chance to become the first team to qualify for the playoffs against Gujarat Titans. However, a humiliating defeat at the hands of GT followed by a loss against Rajasthan Royals in their last game have pushed them to the 3rd spot. A win against KKR on Wednesday will see LSG qualify for the playoffs and also keep them in contention to finish in the top two. However, a loss can put them in a tricky situation and certainly push them out of the top two. KL Rahul & Co. will be looking to ensure they don't repeat their mistakes from their last outing against KKR on Tuesday. While Lucknow's place in the top four is not in danger even if they lose against KKR, a defeat will end the Shreyas Iyer-led side's campaign in IPL 2022 on Wednesday. KKR have 12 points in 13 matches so far and have an outside chance of finishing in the top four if they can finish their campaign with 14 points. Also Read: KKR vs LSG, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants match? KKR will be heading into the clash against LSG on a confident note having won their last two matches in a row. While their batters stepped up in their last game against SRH, Andre Russell and Tim Southee were brilliant with the ball as well to hand them a much-needed win. Here is all you need to know about the LSG vs KKR clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: Lucknow Super Giants lead 1-0 in the head-to-head record against Kolkata Knight Riders. KL Rahul's men had defeated Shreyas Iyer & Co. in the only meeting between the two teams earlier this season. Stats: Lucknow Super Giants have been heavily reliant on their top order so far this season. The top three of KL Rahul (469), Quinton de Kock (362) and Deepak Hooda (406) have scored as many as 61% of the total runs for the franchise this season. Also Read: CSK still wouldn't have qualified for IPL 2022 playoffs had Dhoni remained captain: Harbhajan Singh Trivia: Both LSG skipper KL Rahul and KKR skipper Shreyas Iyer have struggled with the willow in the last few matches. While Rahul has managed only 101 runs in his last five innings for LSG, Iyer has scored only 115 runs in his last six innings at an average of just 19.17 and a poor strike rate of 104.55. Predicted playing XIs: Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock(w), KL Rahul(c), Deepak Hooda, Krunal Pandya, Ayush Badoni/Manish Pandey, Marcus Stoinis/Evin Lewis, Jason Holder, Mohsin Khan, Ravi Bishnoi, Dushmantha Chameera, Avesh Khan KKR: Venkatesh Iyer, Baba Indrajith, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer(c), Sam Billings(w), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Umesh Yadav, Tim Southee, Varun Chakaravarthy

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted playing XIs

The action will continue in IPL 2022 with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the&nbsp;Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (May 18). While the two-time winners are in a must-win situation, somehow still being alive in the playoffs race, Lucknow will want to end their league stage with a win and confirm their spot in the playoffs. Moreover, they will also be eager to win big to ensure a top-two finish.&nbsp;

Talking about the KKR camp, their campaign was all but over but have managed to breathe for some more time with back-to-back wins and will need to ensure a big victory over Lucknow, against whom they lost the earlier&nbsp;face-off by 75 runs, to make it tougher for Delhi Capitals (DC) and also the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). While one among DC or RCB&nbsp;look set to take the remaining fourth playoffs slot, Kolkata will hope for a top-class performance to close their league stage in style and hope for some poor fortunes for Delhi and Bengaluru.

On the other hand, KL Rahul &amp; Co. will be frustrated to not have confirmed a slot in the playoffs despite being the table-toppers a week back. They are still very much in the next round, however, two successive defeats have hurt them. Thus, they also need a good win to ensure Rajasthan Royals (RR), the other contender to end at the second spot, remains behind them.&nbsp;

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Match prediction for LSG vs KKR clash:&nbsp;With pitches tiring out, both captains will look to bat first. KKR have already won two in a row while defending totals, Lucknow are also been excellent in setting up totals and defending them (although, they are the third-worst chasing side this season). A 155-plus scoring affair on cards with LSG to eliminate KKR.

The action will continue in IPL 2022 with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (May 18).

The action will continue in IPL 2022 with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Wednesday evening (May 18). While the two-time winners are in a must-win situation, somehow still being alive in the playoffs race, Lucknow will want to end their league stage with a win and confirm their spot in the playoffs. Moreover, they will also be eager to win big to ensure a top-two finish. Talking about the KKR camp, their campaign was all but over but have managed to breathe for some more time with back-to-back wins and will need to ensure a big victory over Lucknow, against whom they lost the earlier face-off by 75 runs, to make it tougher for Delhi Capitals (DC) and also the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). While one among DC or RCB look set to take the remaining fourth playoffs slot, Kolkata will hope for a top-class performance to close their league stage in style and hope for some poor fortunes for Delhi and Bengaluru. On the other hand, KL Rahul & Co. will be frustrated to not have confirmed a slot in the playoffs despite being the table-toppers a week back. They are still very much in the next round, however, two successive defeats have hurt them. Thus, they also need a good win to ensure Rajasthan Royals (RR), the other contender to end at the second spot, remains behind them. ALSO READ | 'He stirred up the Aussies a lot' - Shane Watson lavishes huge praise on ex-India pacer Match prediction for LSG vs KKR clash: With pitches tiring out, both captains will look to bat first. KKR have already won two in a row while defending totals, Lucknow are also been excellent in setting up totals and defending them (although, they are the third-worst chasing side this season). A 155-plus scoring affair on cards with LSG to eliminate KKR.

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Shane Watson remains one of the best all-rounders to have graced the gentlemen's game. He represented Australia at the international level for 14 years, playing several memorable knocks, chipping in with key wickets and taking some breathtaking catches for the Men in Yellow.&nbsp;

Despite him retiring from international cricket after the 2016 T20 World Cup, Watson continued to play in franchise leagues and did well in the IPL (scoring over 500 runs for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018). Currently, Watto is a part of the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise in IPL 2022. Recently, the 40-year-old lavished praise on&nbsp;ex-Indian fast-bowling&nbsp;all-rounder&nbsp;-- also part of Delhi camp -- Ajit Agarkar and narrated how he riled up former Aussie skipper Steve Waugh.

"Ajit Agarkar is just an awesome guy. I have played a little bit against him, more so towards the back end of his career. Javagal Srinath bowled good pace but Ajit… I remember him coming into the Australia summer - I think it was 1999, Brett Lee's debut year - he came and bowled at great pace. He stirred up the Aussies a lot, in a big way. I remember him trying to bounce out Steve Waugh and Steve Waugh wasn't that pleased," Watson said on the Delhi Capitals podcast.

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"But the knowledge that he has got… he's a really nice person and knows how to connect with people really well. Obviously, he's got great respect within the group as well for what he's achieved as a cricketer. But he is just a generally good person who cares for people so his ability to connect and talk about things and help people out is brilliant," Watson further added.

Agarkar represented India in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs and only a handful of T20Is (4). He ended with 349 international wickets along with three half-centuries and a Test hundred at the Lord's. Currently, he is working closely with the DC bowlers, a part of the franchise's coaching staff,&nbsp;in IPL 15 season in India.

Shane Watson remains one of the best all-rounders to have graced the gentlemen's game. He represented Australia at the international level for 14 years, playing several memorable knocks, chipping in with key wickets and taking some breathtaking catches for the Men in Yellow.

Shane Watson remains one of the best all-rounders to have graced the gentlemen's game. He represented Australia at the international level for 14 years, playing several memorable knocks, chipping in with key wickets and taking some breathtaking catches for the Men in Yellow. Despite him retiring from international cricket after the 2016 T20 World Cup, Watson continued to play in franchise leagues and did well in the IPL (scoring over 500 runs for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018). Currently, Watto is a part of the Delhi Capitals (DC) franchise in IPL 2022. Recently, the 40-year-old lavished praise on ex-Indian fast-bowling all-rounder -- also part of Delhi camp -- Ajit Agarkar and narrated how he riled up former Aussie skipper Steve Waugh. "Ajit Agarkar is just an awesome guy. I have played a little bit against him, more so towards the back end of his career. Javagal Srinath bowled good pace but Ajit… I remember him coming into the Australia summer - I think it was 1999, Brett Lee's debut year - he came and bowled at great pace. He stirred up the Aussies a lot, in a big way. I remember him trying to bounce out Steve Waugh and Steve Waugh wasn't that pleased," Watson said on the Delhi Capitals podcast. ALSO READ | SRH star Rahul Tripathi has the potential to go all the way in international cricket, says Matthew Hayden "But the knowledge that he has got… he's a really nice person and knows how to connect with people really well. Obviously, he's got great respect within the group as well for what he's achieved as a cricketer. But he is just a generally good person who cares for people so his ability to connect and talk about things and help people out is brilliant," Watson further added. Agarkar represented India in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs and only a handful of T20Is (4). He ended with 349 international wickets along with three half-centuries and a Test hundred at the Lord's. Currently, he is working closely with the DC bowlers, a part of the franchise's coaching staff, in IPL 15 season in India.

'He stirred up the Aussies a lot' - Shane Watson lavishes huge praise on ex-India pacer

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a disappointing campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the 9th spot on the points table having already been knocked out of the race for the playoffs. CSK lost four games in a row at the start of the season and failed to recover ever since as they became the second team after Mumbai Indians to bow out of the tournament this year.

CSK started the season with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as captain of the side as MS Dhoni decided to step down from captaincy. They also missed the services of pacer Deepak Chahar, who has been one of the key players for the franchise and was their most expensive buy at the IPL 2022 mega auction.

With no Chahar in the squad, CSK's bowling attack struggled to deliver as Jadeja's captaincy stint got off to the worst possible start. After managing to lead the side to just two wins in 8 matches, Jadeja decided to hand back the reins to Dhoni leaving captaincy midway through the season.

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While the results and team's confidence did improve with Dhoni taking the charge once again, it was not enough to propel CSK into the playoffs. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has now claimed CSK would have failed to qualify for the playoffs even if Dhoni had captained right from the start of the season.

Harbhajan believes without Chahar, CSK didn't have a team which could have challenged for a spot in the top four and that their fate would have remained the same even if Dhoni had not handed over the captaincy to Jadeja before the start of the season.

"Had Dhoni remained the captain of the team, CSK would benefit indeed, and would have sitting at a higher position in the points table, but they still wouldn't have qualified because they don't have the team. They don't have a strong bowling unit. Deepak Chahar, who was a wicket-taking bowler, was injured. Even the batters didn't play that well," Harbhajan said on Sportskeeda.

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However, Harbhajan insisted CSK might have qualified for the playoffs even with their current squad had the tournament being played across India. The former CSK spinner said Dhoni &amp; Co. play differently in Chennai and the home advantage could have made a difference for them.

"It [playing in Chennai] would have made a huge difference. Chennai would have definitely qualified for playoffs even with this team. Because when they play at home, they play differently. Delhi and Mumbai too have been strong in home conditions,” Harbhajan said.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a disappointing campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the 9th spot on the points table having already been knocked out of the race for the playoffs.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a disappointing campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the 9th spot on the points table having already been knocked out of the race for the playoffs. CSK lost four games in a row at the start of the season and failed to recover ever since as they became the second team after Mumbai Indians to bow out of the tournament this year. CSK started the season with star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja as captain of the side as MS Dhoni decided to step down from captaincy. They also missed the services of pacer Deepak Chahar, who has been one of the key players for the franchise and was their most expensive buy at the IPL 2022 mega auction. With no Chahar in the squad, CSK's bowling attack struggled to deliver as Jadeja's captaincy stint got off to the worst possible start. After managing to lead the side to just two wins in 8 matches, Jadeja decided to hand back the reins to Dhoni leaving captaincy midway through the season. Also Read: MS Dhoni responds to fan's heartfelt letter amid Chennai Super Kings' disappointing run in IPL 2022 While the results and team's confidence did improve with Dhoni taking the charge once again, it was not enough to propel CSK into the playoffs. Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has now claimed CSK would have failed to qualify for the playoffs even if Dhoni had captained right from the start of the season. Harbhajan believes without Chahar, CSK didn't have a team which could have challenged for a spot in the top four and that their fate would have remained the same even if Dhoni had not handed over the captaincy to Jadeja before the start of the season. "Had Dhoni remained the captain of the team, CSK would benefit indeed, and would have sitting at a higher position in the points table, but they still wouldn't have qualified because they don't have the team. They don't have a strong bowling unit. Deepak Chahar, who was a wicket-taking bowler, was injured. Even the batters didn't play that well," Harbhajan said on Sportskeeda. Also Read: 'Central contract straightaway': Ravi Shastri wants BCCI to fast-track Umran Malik into Team India However, Harbhajan insisted CSK might have qualified for the playoffs even with their current squad had the tournament being played across India. The former CSK spinner said Dhoni & Co. play differently in Chennai and the home advantage could have made a difference for them. "It [playing in Chennai] would have made a huge difference. Chennai would have definitely qualified for playoffs even with this team. Because when they play at home, they play differently. Delhi and Mumbai too have been strong in home conditions,” Harbhajan said.

CSK still wouldn't have qualified for IPL 2022 playoffs had MS Dhoni remained captain: Harbhajan Singh

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has backed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)&nbsp;batter Rahul Tripathi to go all the way in international cricket. Hayden has been left impressed by Tripathi's sublime skills with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and believes the right-hander's ability to score runs across all parts of the ground makes him a dangerous batter.

Hayden's comments came after Tripathi played a brilliant knock of 76 runs in SRH's must-win clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (May 17). Tripathi came in to bat at number three after SRH lost opener Abhishek Sharma cheaply on just 9 off 10 balls.

He wasted no time in settling down and went after the Mumbai Indians bowlers from the word go. Tripathi combined with Priyam Garg (42) to add 78 runs for the second wicket before adding another important stand of 76 runs for the third wicket with Nicholas Pooran (38). He dazzled with his control and brilliant stroke play during his knock.

Tripathi also took on Jasprit Bumrah and made great utilisation of his pace to play shots all parts of the ground. Impressed by his batting, Hayden lauded Tripathi for his&nbsp;ability to go big from the word go and said it was a good decision from SRH to send him up the order in place of skipper Kane Williamson.

“I just love his ability to upfront so hard. I think that’s what has been really missing inside the SRH batting line-up. That powerplay is so significant. especially when the wickets are getting slower, so the first 6 overs, you have to make use of it. It was a really good leadership decision as well to get back down the order,” Hayden said on Star Sports.

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Tripathi is not new to performing in the IPL and has been one of the consistent Indian batters for a number of years now. Last year, he played an instrumental role in helping his former side Kolkata Knight Riders reach the final of IPL 2021 and has continued his fine form for SRH this season.

Hayden believes Tripathi has all the qualities to play international cricket for India and he won't mind having him in the country's squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 this year where tracks are expected to be pacy and bouncy.

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Several fans and experts have already called for Tripathi's inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa at home in order to give him enough opportunities ahead of the T20 World Cup.

“The way Tripathi took up the responsibility was good to watch. I think he has got some real potential in the future to go all the way at the international level. He is someone that is a dangerous striker of the ball, he can hit both sides of the wicket. In particular, what impresses the most is his ability to play short-pitched bowling," said Hayden.

“I mean, getting to Australia, let’s just take the liberty to say that’s where it is, not saying he will be picked, but he has the game on bouncy wickets,” he added.

 
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Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has backed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Rahul Tripathi to go all the way in international cricket. Hayden has been left impressed by Tripathi's sublime skills with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and believes the right-hander's ability to score runs across all parts of the ground makes him a dangerous batter.

Former Australia cricketer Matthew Hayden has backed Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) batter Rahul Tripathi to go all the way in international cricket. Hayden has been left impressed by Tripathi's sublime skills with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) and believes the right-hander's ability to score runs across all parts of the ground makes him a dangerous batter. Hayden's comments came after Tripathi played a brilliant knock of 76 runs in SRH's must-win clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (May 17). Tripathi came in to bat at number three after SRH lost opener Abhishek Sharma cheaply on just 9 off 10 balls. He wasted no time in settling down and went after the Mumbai Indians bowlers from the word go. Tripathi combined with Priyam Garg (42) to add 78 runs for the second wicket before adding another important stand of 76 runs for the third wicket with Nicholas Pooran (38). He dazzled with his control and brilliant stroke play during his knock. Tripathi also took on Jasprit Bumrah and made great utilisation of his pace to play shots all parts of the ground. Impressed by his batting, Hayden lauded Tripathi for his ability to go big from the word go and said it was a good decision from SRH to send him up the order in place of skipper Kane Williamson. “I just love his ability to upfront so hard. I think that’s what has been really missing inside the SRH batting line-up. That powerplay is so significant. especially when the wickets are getting slower, so the first 6 overs, you have to make use of it. It was a really good leadership decision as well to get back down the order,” Hayden said on Star Sports. Also Read: MS Dhoni responds to fan's heartfelt letter amid Chennai Super Kings' disappointing run in IPL 2022 Tripathi is not new to performing in the IPL and has been one of the consistent Indian batters for a number of years now. Last year, he played an instrumental role in helping his former side Kolkata Knight Riders reach the final of IPL 2021 and has continued his fine form for SRH this season. Hayden believes Tripathi has all the qualities to play international cricket for India and he won't mind having him in the country's squad for the T20 World Cup 2022 this year where tracks are expected to be pacy and bouncy. Also Read: 'Central contract straightaway': Ravi Shastri wants BCCI to fast-track Umran Malik into Team India Several fans and experts have already called for Tripathi's inclusion in India's squad for the upcoming T20I series against South Africa at home in order to give him enough opportunities ahead of the T20 World Cup. “The way Tripathi took up the responsibility was good to watch. I think he has got some real potential in the future to go all the way at the international level. He is someone that is a dangerous striker of the ball, he can hit both sides of the wicket. In particular, what impresses the most is his ability to play short-pitched bowling," said Hayden. “I mean, getting to Australia, let’s just take the liberty to say that’s where it is, not saying he will be picked, but he has the game on bouncy wickets,” he added.

SRH star Rahul Tripathi has the potential to go all the way in international cricket, says Matthew Hayden

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 3 runs in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17) to remain alive in the race for the playoffs. After a solid show from the batters, the SRH bowlers managed to hold their nerves during MI's run-chase to secure an all-important win for the team.

Asked to chase down a target of 194 runs, Mumbai Indians got off to a great start with openers Rohit Sharma (48) and Ishan Kishan (43) adding a 95-run stand for the first wicket. Tim David then played a sensational cameo of 18-ball 46 but failed to take his side home as SRH bowlers did well to stop MI on 190/7 in 20 overs.

While Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the pick of the bowlers with exceptional figures of 1/26 in his 4 overs, including a wicket-maiden 19th over, Umran Malik roared back to form. Umran picked up a three-wicket haul while conceding only 23 runs in his three overs.

Umran has been a revelation for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season and has been constantly garnering the limelight owing to his exploits with the ball. The SRH pacer, who has impressed with his raw pace and wicket-taking ability, has been one of the finds of the season.&nbsp;

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After his brilliant performance against MI on Tuesday, former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished praise on the young fast bowler and urged the BCCI to hand him a central contract as soon as possible. Shastri wants Umran to be fast-tracked into the Indian team so he can improve with time while learning from the senior players in the Indian team.

“Central contract straightaway for him (Umran Malik). Don’t let him float around, keep him in the mix with the main players and let him learn by being around the Shamis and Bumrahs and see the way they train, the way they manage their workload but don’t let him go astray,” Shastri said on ESPNCricinfo.

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Umran had struggled to deliver in the last few games for SRH as he went wicketless in as many as four matches and also ended up conceding a lot of runs. However, he bounced back with a good spell against MI on Tuesday and will be hoping to continue his fine form in SRH's final game of the season. Shastri believes the pacer will keep getting better with time.

“I think he’ll get better and better. Look at the lines he is bowling now. You don’t want him to cut down on pace. The last thing you’d want to tell him is while looking for control you cut down on pace. What you want him to do is get his lines right. If he can attack the stumps consistently varying his length, he will trouble anyone. And he can really rattle a new guy coming in because he’s got the pace, he can keep the batter on his toes but it’s that line if he can hit the right areas without reducing his pace, it’ll make a huge difference,” Shastri added.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 3 runs in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17) to remain alive in the race for the playoffs.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by 3 runs in a thrilling encounter in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Tuesday (May 17) to remain alive in the race for the playoffs. After a solid show from the batters, the SRH bowlers managed to hold their nerves during MI's run-chase to secure an all-important win for the team. Asked to chase down a target of 194 runs, Mumbai Indians got off to a great start with openers Rohit Sharma (48) and Ishan Kishan (43) adding a 95-run stand for the first wicket. Tim David then played a sensational cameo of 18-ball 46 but failed to take his side home as SRH bowlers did well to stop MI on 190/7 in 20 overs. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar was the pick of the bowlers with exceptional figures of 1/26 in his 4 overs, including a wicket-maiden 19th over, Umran Malik roared back to form. Umran picked up a three-wicket haul while conceding only 23 runs in his three overs. Umran has been a revelation for Sunrisers Hyderabad this season and has been constantly garnering the limelight owing to his exploits with the ball. The SRH pacer, who has impressed with his raw pace and wicket-taking ability, has been one of the finds of the season. Also Read: IPL 2022 updated points table: SRH remain alive in the race for playoffs with win over MI After his brilliant performance against MI on Tuesday, former India head coach Ravi Shastri lavished praise on the young fast bowler and urged the BCCI to hand him a central contract as soon as possible. Shastri wants Umran to be fast-tracked into the Indian team so he can improve with time while learning from the senior players in the Indian team. “Central contract straightaway for him (Umran Malik). Don’t let him float around, keep him in the mix with the main players and let him learn by being around the Shamis and Bumrahs and see the way they train, the way they manage their workload but don’t let him go astray,” Shastri said on ESPNCricinfo. Also Read: MS Dhoni responds to fan's heartfelt letter amid Chennai Super Kings' disappointing run in IPL 2022 Umran had struggled to deliver in the last few games for SRH as he went wicketless in as many as four matches and also ended up conceding a lot of runs. However, he bounced back with a good spell against MI on Tuesday and will be hoping to continue his fine form in SRH's final game of the season. Shastri believes the pacer will keep getting better with time. “I think he’ll get better and better. Look at the lines he is bowling now. You don’t want him to cut down on pace. The last thing you’d want to tell him is while looking for control you cut down on pace. What you want him to do is get his lines right. If he can attack the stumps consistently varying his length, he will trouble anyone. And he can really rattle a new guy coming in because he’s got the pace, he can keep the batter on his toes but it’s that line if he can hit the right areas without reducing his pace, it’ll make a huge difference,” Shastri added.

'Central contract straightaway': Ravi Shastri wants BCCI to fast-track SRH pacer Umran Malik into Team India

In match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (May 16), the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Mayank Agarwal's Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai as both teams looked for a win to remain in the playoffs race. However, Pant-led DC emerged on top by 17 runs and have now stormed into the top-four.

As Punjab opted to bowl first, DC rode on Mitchell Marsh's 48-ball 63 and cameos from Lalit Yadav, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Axar Patel to post 159-7, despite Liam Livingstone and Arshdeep Singh's three scalps&nbsp;each. In reply, Punjab faltered in the run-chase, being restricted to 142-9 in 20 overs. While Shardul Thakur returned with 4 for 36, Axar Patel-Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with two wickets apiece.

With two more scalps in his overall tally, Axar&nbsp;conceded only 14 runs in his quota of four overs, removing Mayank and Rishi Dhawan. While the left-arm spinner has only six wickets in IPL 2022 so far, he became only the 18th bowler overall in the history of the T20 league&nbsp;to enter the 100-wicket club.

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Shardul, who was named the Player of the Match, lauded Delhi's bowling unit that worked in tandem to deliver in a crunch game for the franchise with the playoffs spot up for grabs.

"I always like to perform in crunch times, the last two games were important and I always feel happy when I rise to the right occasion. 6th over was a big over where I got two wickets, they were cruising and in both innings fast bowlers were going for runs in the powerplay and as soon as the powerplay ended, the runs stopped.

"The spinners came in and did a good job. As a bowling unit we were trying to hit good areas, but after 12th over there was dew which is why we did not bowl Kuldeep Yadav. I'm preparing well and whenever I got the chance, trying to put some score and hoping I will continue my run with the bat," he said after the match.

In match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (May 16), the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Mayank Agarwal's Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai as both teams looked for a win to remain in the playoffs race.

In match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition, held on Monday evening (May 16), the Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Mayank Agarwal's Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai as both teams looked for a win to remain in the playoffs race. However, Pant-led DC emerged on top by 17 runs and have now stormed into the top-four. As Punjab opted to bowl first, DC rode on Mitchell Marsh's 48-ball 63 and cameos from Lalit Yadav, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Axar Patel to post 159-7, despite Liam Livingstone and Arshdeep Singh's three scalps each. In reply, Punjab faltered in the run-chase, being restricted to 142-9 in 20 overs. While Shardul Thakur returned with 4 for 36, Axar Patel-Kuldeep Yadav also chipped in with two wickets apiece. With two more scalps in his overall tally, Axar conceded only 14 runs in his quota of four overs, removing Mayank and Rishi Dhawan. While the left-arm spinner has only six wickets in IPL 2022 so far, he became only the 18th bowler overall in the history of the T20 league to enter the 100-wicket club. ALSO READ | IPL 2022 Updated Points Table after Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 17 runs Shardul, who was named the Player of the Match, lauded Delhi's bowling unit that worked in tandem to deliver in a crunch game for the franchise with the playoffs spot up for grabs. "I always like to perform in crunch times, the last two games were important and I always feel happy when I rise to the right occasion. 6th over was a big over where I got two wickets, they were cruising and in both innings fast bowlers were going for runs in the powerplay and as soon as the powerplay ended, the runs stopped. "The spinners came in and did a good job. As a bowling unit we were trying to hit good areas, but after 12th over there was dew which is why we did not bowl Kuldeep Yadav. I'm preparing well and whenever I got the chance, trying to put some score and hoping I will continue my run with the bat," he said after the match.

IPL 2022: DC's Axar Patel joins plethora of star bowlers in elite club with 100 scalps in T20 league

Spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were inspirational in the middle overs even as Shardul Thakur complemented the duo with career-best IPL figures as Delhi Capitals inched closer towards play-off qualifications beating Punjab Kings by 17 runs in an IPL match on Monday.

Invited to bat, DC posted 159 for 7 courtesy Mitchell Marsh's 48-ball 63 and then restricted Punjab to 142 for 9. Thakur (4/36), Axar (2/14) and Kuldeep (2/14) shared eight wickets among them while Anrich Nortje got the important wicket of Jonny Bairstow.

It is between overs 6-14 where Delhi won the game as Kuldeep and Axar cumulatively gave away only 28 runs in seven overs with four wickets between them.

With this win, DC jumped a place to fourth with 14 points from 13 matches. Royal Challengers Bangalore (14 from 13 matches) have same points as DC but they were pushed down to fifth spot as they have -0.323 NRR compared +0.255 of Delhi.

Punjab, who remained at the seventh spot with 12 points from 13 matches, are virtually out of the reckoning for a play-offs berth as they also have a -0.043 net run rate.

Chasing 160 for a win, Punjab suffered a batting collapse after a good start. Jitesh Sharma (44 of 34 balls) and Rahul Chahar (25 not out off 24 balls) made a late fightback with a 41-run stand -- highest in their run chase -- for the eighth wicket but that proved to be too little too late.

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Punjab began on a promising note with in-form Jonny Bairstow punishing Khaleel Ahmed and Nortje with fours and sixes to take his side to 27 for no loss at the end of third over.

But from there the collapse began as five Punjab batsmen gone back to the hut one after the other as they were reduced to for 5 at the end of the eighth over.

Bairstow (28 off 15 balls) fell to Nortje in the fourth over before a struggling Shrdul Thakur took two wickets -- that of Bhanuka Rajapaksa (4) and Shikhar Dhawan (19) -- in three balls in the sixth over to change the complexion of the game.

Punjab were 54 for 3 at the end of powerplay and three balls later Axar Patel claimed his 100th IPL wicket with a special one -- that of Punjab captain Mayank Agarwal's scalp. Mayank (0), who has been struggling this season, went for a cut to an arm ball but it went through the gap between bat and pad to crash into the middle stump.

There was no respite for Punjab as Liam Livingstone was out in the eighth over, stumped by Rishabh Pant for Kuldeep's first wicket. Kuldeep returned for his second over to dismiss Harpreet Bar (1) with him wrong-un beating the batter before going through the gate to crash into the stumps.

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It was all over for Punjab by then as they were reduced to 68 for 6 at the halfway mark. Punjab needed 39 off the final three overs but David Warner pulled off a fine catch at long-off to dismiss Jitesh ending the game in favour of DC.

Earlier, Arshdeep Singh and Livingstone snared three wickets each as Punjab restricted Delhi to 159 for 7. 
Marsh first added 51 runs with Sarfaraz Khan (32) and then another 47 runs with Lalit Yadav (24), after DC lost opener David Warner (0) off the first ball of the innings.

DC scored at a brisk pace after being asked to bat but they suffered a middle-order collapse, losing three quick wickets. It was Australian Marsh, who anchored the DC innings. He completed his fifty with a boundary in the 17th over. He hit four fours and three sixes but ran out of partners.

The move to open the bowling with Livingstone (3/27) worked as he removed Warner, who gave a sitter to Rahul Chahar at the backward point. Marsh and Sarfaraz then tried to steady the ship. Marsh hammered back-to-back sixes off pacer Kagiso Rabada (1/24), including one lofted shot as Delhi added 15 runs in the second over.

Sarfaraz was brutal on left-arm orthodox bowler Harpreet Brar (0/29), hammering him for a maximum, a slog sweep and two successive boundaries, as Delhi fetched 15 runs in the third over.

Sarfaraz hammered five boundaries and a six as Delhi raced to the 50-run mark in the fifth over. But Sarfaraz's cameo ended after he mistimed a lofted shot off Arshdeep Singh (3/37) with Chahar taking a running catch.

Then Marsh and Lalit mixed caution and aggression. At 86/2 after 10 overs, the stage was set for a big score. 
But Punjab pegged back DC, by grabbing three quick wickets and reducing the opposition to 112/5.

First, Arshdeep used his slow bouncer to remove Lalit and then Livingstone sent back Rishabh Pant (7), who was stumped by Jitesh Sharma. Livingstone had his third wicket, when he removed Rovman Powell (2). Wickets kept tumbling for Delhi even as Punjab bowlers conceded 43 runs in the last five overs.

Spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were inspirational in the middle overs even as Shardul Thakur complemented the duo with career-best IPL figures as Delhi Capitals inched closer towards play-off qualifications beating Punjab Kings by 17 runs in an IPL match on Monday.

Spinners Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were inspirational in the middle overs even as Shardul Thakur complemented the duo with career-best IPL figures as Delhi Capitals inched closer towards play-off qualifications beating Punjab Kings by 17 runs in an IPL match on Monday. Invited to bat, DC posted 159 for 7 courtesy Mitchell Marsh's 48-ball 63 and then restricted Punjab to 142 for 9. Thakur (4/36), Axar (2/14) and Kuldeep (2/14) shared eight wickets among them while Anrich Nortje got the important wicket of Jonny Bairstow. It is between overs 6-14 where Delhi won the game as Kuldeep and Axar cumulatively gave away only 28 runs in seven overs with four wickets between them. With this win, DC jumped a place to fourth with 14 points from 13 matches. Royal Challengers Bangalore (14 from 13 matches) have same points as DC but they were pushed down to fifth spot as they have -0.323 NRR compared +0.255 of Delhi. Punjab, who remained at the seventh spot with 12 points from 13 matches, are virtually out of the reckoning for a play-offs berth as they also have a -0.043 net run rate. Chasing 160 for a win, Punjab suffered a batting collapse after a good start. Jitesh Sharma (44 of 34 balls) and Rahul Chahar (25 not out off 24 balls) made a late fightback with a 41-run stand -- highest in their run chase -- for the eighth wicket but that proved to be too little too late. Also Read: WATCH - Warner's last-minute decision to change strike backfires, DC opener departs for golden duck Punjab began on a promising note with in-form Jonny Bairstow punishing Khaleel Ahmed and Nortje with fours and sixes to take his side to 27 for no loss at the end of third over. But from there the collapse began as five Punjab batsmen gone back to the hut one after the other as they were reduced to for 5 at the end of the eighth over. Bairstow (28 off 15 balls) fell to Nortje in the fourth over before a struggling Shrdul Thakur took two wickets -- that of Bhanuka Rajapaksa (4) and Shikhar Dhawan (19) -- in three balls in the sixth over to change the complexion of the game. Punjab were 54 for 3 at the end of powerplay and three balls later Axar Patel claimed his 100th IPL wicket with a special one -- that of Punjab captain Mayank Agarwal's scalp. Mayank (0), who has been struggling this season, went for a cut to an arm ball but it went through the gap between bat and pad to crash into the middle stump. There was no respite for Punjab as Liam Livingstone was out in the eighth over, stumped by Rishabh Pant for Kuldeep's first wicket. Kuldeep returned for his second over to dismiss Harpreet Bar (1) with him wrong-un beating the batter before going through the gate to crash into the stumps. Also Read: Updated IPL 2022 points table after Delhi Capitals thrash Punjab Kings by 17 runs It was all over for Punjab by then as they were reduced to 68 for 6 at the halfway mark. Punjab needed 39 off the final three overs but David Warner pulled off a fine catch at long-off to dismiss Jitesh ending the game in favour of DC. Earlier, Arshdeep Singh and Livingstone snared three wickets each as Punjab restricted Delhi to 159 for 7. Marsh first added 51 runs with Sarfaraz Khan (32) and then another 47 runs with Lalit Yadav (24), after DC lost opener David Warner (0) off the first ball of the innings. DC scored at a brisk pace after being asked to bat but they suffered a middle-order collapse, losing three quick wickets. It was Australian Marsh, who anchored the DC innings. He completed his fifty with a boundary in the 17th over. He hit four fours and three sixes but ran out of partners. The move to open the bowling with Livingstone (3/27) worked as he removed Warner, who gave a sitter to Rahul Chahar at the backward point. Marsh and Sarfaraz then tried to steady the ship. Marsh hammered back-to-back sixes off pacer Kagiso Rabada (1/24), including one lofted shot as Delhi added 15 runs in the second over. Sarfaraz was brutal on left-arm orthodox bowler Harpreet Brar (0/29), hammering him for a maximum, a slog sweep and two successive boundaries, as Delhi fetched 15 runs in the third over. Sarfaraz hammered five boundaries and a six as Delhi raced to the 50-run mark in the fifth over. But Sarfaraz's cameo ended after he mistimed a lofted shot off Arshdeep Singh (3/37) with Chahar taking a running catch. Then Marsh and Lalit mixed caution and aggression. At 86/2 after 10 overs, the stage was set for a big score. But Punjab pegged back DC, by grabbing three quick wickets and reducing the opposition to 112/5. First, Arshdeep used his slow bouncer to remove Lalit and then Livingstone sent back Rishabh Pant (7), who was stumped by Jitesh Sharma. Livingstone had his third wicket, when he removed Rovman Powell (2). Wickets kept tumbling for Delhi even as Punjab bowlers conceded 43 runs in the last five overs.

IPL 2022: Marsh, Shardul shine as Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 17 runs to enter top four

Delhi Capitals (DC) thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 17&nbsp;runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (May 16) to keep their playoffs hopes alive. The Rishabh Pant-led DC franchise successfully defended the total of 159 runs after an excellent bowling performance -- with Shardul Thakur's 4 for 36 and twin scalps each from Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel -- to bag two wins on the trot for the first time this season and move into the top four on the points table.

Asked to bat first at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, Delhi Capitals got off to a shaky start as they lost in-form opener David Warner on a golden duck before Mitchell Marsh's brilliant 63 along with crucial knocks from Sarfaraz Khan (32) and Lalit Yadav (24) helped them post a fighting total of 159 runs on the board.

The bowlers then produced an excellent performance to restrict Punjab Kings on 142/9 and set up a comfortable victory for the team. Shardul Thakur gave away runs but was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi Capitals with a four-wicket haul. He finished with figures of 4/36 in his four overs.

Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were also effective once again as they picked up two wickets apiece. With the win, Delhi Capitals remain alive in the race for playoffs with 14 points from 13 matches so far this season and a game in hand. DC are now at&nbsp;the 4th spot on the points table.

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Here is the updated IPL 2022 points table:

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While Delhi Capitals have inched closer to securing a spot in the payoffs with their win, Punjab Kings are now all but out of reckoning for a spot in the top four. With 12 points in 13 matches and an inferior net run rate, Mayank Agarwal &amp; Co. have minimal chance of finishing in the top four.

Delhi Capitals (DC) thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 17 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (May 16) to keep their playoffs hopes alive.

Delhi Capitals (DC) thrashed Punjab Kings (PBKS) by 17 runs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday (May 16) to keep their playoffs hopes alive. The Rishabh Pant-led DC franchise successfully defended the total of 159 runs after an excellent bowling performance -- with Shardul Thakur's 4 for 36 and twin scalps each from Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel -- to bag two wins on the trot for the first time this season and move into the top four on the points table. Asked to bat first at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai, Delhi Capitals got off to a shaky start as they lost in-form opener David Warner on a golden duck before Mitchell Marsh's brilliant 63 along with crucial knocks from Sarfaraz Khan (32) and Lalit Yadav (24) helped them post a fighting total of 159 runs on the board. The bowlers then produced an excellent performance to restrict Punjab Kings on 142/9 and set up a comfortable victory for the team. Shardul Thakur gave away runs but was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi Capitals with a four-wicket haul. He finished with figures of 4/36 in his four overs. Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav were also effective once again as they picked up two wickets apiece. With the win, Delhi Capitals remain alive in the race for playoffs with 14 points from 13 matches so far this season and a game in hand. DC are now at the 4th spot on the points table. Also Read: WATCH - Warner's last-minute decision to change strike backfires, DC opener departs for golden duck Here is the updated IPL 2022 points table: While Delhi Capitals have inched closer to securing a spot in the payoffs with their win, Punjab Kings are now all but out of reckoning for a spot in the top four. With 12 points in 13 matches and an inferior net run rate, Mayank Agarwal & Co. have minimal chance of finishing in the top four.

IPL 2022 Updated Points Table after Delhi Capitals beat Punjab Kings by 17 runs

Rahul Tripathi batted like a man on a mission before Umran Malik sizzled with his pace as Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their slim IPL playoff hopes alive with a three-run win over Mumbai Indians here on Tuesday. Tripathi scored 76 from 44 balls to guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to a challenging 193 for six. He was ably complemented by Priyam Garg (42) and Nicholas Pooran (38).

Malik (3/23 in three overs) then produced a sensational performance, while the seasoned Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/26 off 4) bowled a wicket maiden in the crucial 19th over to stop MI at 190 for seven despite the best efforts by Rohit Sharma (48), Ishan Kishan (43) and Tim David (46).

The victory keeps SRH in the playoffs race on paper as they move up to 12 points. They need to win their last game and hope for other results to go their way.

Chasing 194, Rohit was at his effortless best and looked set for a big score. He gave a solid start to Mumbai's chase alongside Kishan, with whom he shared a 95-run opening stand. The two plundered 17 runs in the ninth over bowled by Malik, with the pacer guilty of bowling two no balls and a wide.

But two overs later, Kane Williamson's decision to bowl Washington Sundar (1/36) paid dividends as Rohit holed out to Jagadeesha Suchith in the deep. Kishan, who looked uncomfortable against Malik's short balls, followed his skipper in the next over as the Jammu pacer, who had a horrible first over, redeemed himself. He speared the ball at the stumps from round the wicket for Priyam Garg to complete a fine catch at mid-on.

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The duo provided another breakthrough as Malik bowled another bouncer forcing Daniel Sams to pull. Garg jumped high above his head with his arms fully stretched to complete a brilliant catch at midwicket.

With 44 needed off 18, the big-hitting David blazed away to 46 off just 18 balls to keep alive Mumbai's hope for a fourth win this season. David hit four sixes off the 18th over bowled by T Natarajan, including a monstrous 114m hit, to bring the equation down to 19 from 12. However, Natarajan (0/60) managed to redeem himself off the last ball as David was run out.

The seasoned Bhuvneshwar bowled a wicket maiden 19th over to tilt the game back in SRH's favour. Earlier, Tripathi, who struck his third half century of the season with the help of nine fours and three sixes, set himself up brilliantly for a memorable knock.

Invited to bat, the Sunrisers' gamble to play Garg at the top of the order paid off. The 21-year-old played a fine knock while sharing a 78-run partnership with Tripathi after the in-form Abhishek Sharma (9) was sent back in the third over.

Garg, who was dropped on 10, made good use of his reprieve as he smashed the ball four times to the fence and twice over it in his 26-ball innings.

At the other end, Tripathi looked in his element. He smacked Jasprit Bumrah (1/32) for a six and back-to-back fours in the fifth over. Tripathi and Garg collected 57 in a productive powerplay and maintained a healthy run-rate which was close to 10 runs per over while batting responsibly.

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Once Garg was caught and bowled by medium-pacer Ramandeep Singh (3/20), Pooran, who was promoted to No. 3, joined the party. The flamboyant left-hander smoked two consecutive sixes over long on and deep backward square off Riley Meredith (1/44) in the 13th over before whacking Mayank Markande (0/31) for a boundary and a maximum in the next over.

The MI bowlers, led by Ramandeep, were able to stage a mini-comeback as they got rid of Pooran, Tripathi and Aiden Markram (2) in the space of eight balls.

Batting down the order, skipper Kane Williamson's (8 not out) struggles continued as he was unable to get the big shots going. The Sunrisers, who were looking set for a 200 plus score, could manage only one boundary in the last two overs, which yielded 19 runs.&nbsp;

Rahul Tripathi batted like a man on a mission before Umran Malik sizzled with his pace as Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their slim IPL playoff hopes alive with a three-run win over Mumbai Indians here on Tuesday.

Rahul Tripathi batted like a man on a mission before Umran Malik sizzled with his pace as Sunrisers Hyderabad kept their slim IPL playoff hopes alive with a three-run win over Mumbai Indians here on Tuesday. Tripathi scored 76 from 44 balls to guide Sunrisers Hyderabad to a challenging 193 for six. He was ably complemented by Priyam Garg (42) and Nicholas Pooran (38). Malik (3/23 in three overs) then produced a sensational performance, while the seasoned Bhuvneshwar Kumar (1/26 off 4) bowled a wicket maiden in the crucial 19th over to stop MI at 190 for seven despite the best efforts by Rohit Sharma (48), Ishan Kishan (43) and Tim David (46). The victory keeps SRH in the playoffs race on paper as they move up to 12 points. They need to win their last game and hope for other results to go their way. Chasing 194, Rohit was at his effortless best and looked set for a big score. He gave a solid start to Mumbai's chase alongside Kishan, with whom he shared a 95-run opening stand. The two plundered 17 runs in the ninth over bowled by Malik, with the pacer guilty of bowling two no balls and a wide. But two overs later, Kane Williamson's decision to bowl Washington Sundar (1/36) paid dividends as Rohit holed out to Jagadeesha Suchith in the deep. Kishan, who looked uncomfortable against Malik's short balls, followed his skipper in the next over as the Jammu pacer, who had a horrible first over, redeemed himself. He speared the ball at the stumps from round the wicket for Priyam Garg to complete a fine catch at mid-on. Also Read: Arjun Tendulkar must play last MI's last game: Ex-India cricketer calls for youngster's IPL debut The duo provided another breakthrough as Malik bowled another bouncer forcing Daniel Sams to pull. Garg jumped high above his head with his arms fully stretched to complete a brilliant catch at midwicket. With 44 needed off 18, the big-hitting David blazed away to 46 off just 18 balls to keep alive Mumbai's hope for a fourth win this season. David hit four sixes off the 18th over bowled by T Natarajan, including a monstrous 114m hit, to bring the equation down to 19 from 12. However, Natarajan (0/60) managed to redeem himself off the last ball as David was run out. The seasoned Bhuvneshwar bowled a wicket maiden 19th over to tilt the game back in SRH's favour. Earlier, Tripathi, who struck his third half century of the season with the help of nine fours and three sixes, set himself up brilliantly for a memorable knock. Invited to bat, the Sunrisers' gamble to play Garg at the top of the order paid off. The 21-year-old played a fine knock while sharing a 78-run partnership with Tripathi after the in-form Abhishek Sharma (9) was sent back in the third over. Garg, who was dropped on 10, made good use of his reprieve as he smashed the ball four times to the fence and twice over it in his 26-ball innings. At the other end, Tripathi looked in his element. He smacked Jasprit Bumrah (1/32) for a six and back-to-back fours in the fifth over. Tripathi and Garg collected 57 in a productive powerplay and maintained a healthy run-rate which was close to 10 runs per over while batting responsibly. Also Read: MS Dhoni responds to fan's heartfelt letter amid Chennai Super Kings' disappointing run in IPL 2022 Once Garg was caught and bowled by medium-pacer Ramandeep Singh (3/20), Pooran, who was promoted to No. 3, joined the party. The flamboyant left-hander smoked two consecutive sixes over long on and deep backward square off Riley Meredith (1/44) in the 13th over before whacking Mayank Markande (0/31) for a boundary and a maximum in the next over. The MI bowlers, led by Ramandeep, were able to stage a mini-comeback as they got rid of Pooran, Tripathi and Aiden Markram (2) in the space of eight balls. Batting down the order, skipper Kane Williamson's (8 not out) struggles continued as he was unable to get the big shots going. The Sunrisers, who were looking set for a 200 plus score, could manage only one boundary in the last two overs, which yielded 19 runs.

IPL 2022: Rahul Tripathi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar star as SRH beat MI by 3 runs, keep playoffs hopes intact

Mumbai Indians (MI) have had a&nbsp;campaign to forget in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were the first team to be knocked out of the race for the playoffs this season. MI went on a record losing streak of eight matches at the start of the season to find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table and have failed to recover ever since.

With just two games in hand, Mumbai Indians made a couple of changes in their penultimate game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Tuesday. MI brought in Mayank Markande and Sanjay Yadav in the playing XI to give a chance to the youngsters before the conclusion of the season.

The final two matches for Mumbai Indians are dead-rubber and there were reports that Arjun Tendulkar could feature in the game against SRH. However, the son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar failed to make the cut as Rohit Sharma named his playing XI against SRH on Tuesday. Nonetheless, there have been calls for Arjun's inclusion in the playing XI.

Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra wants Mumbai Indians to hand an IPL debut to Arjun Tendulkar too as the franchise continues to give chances to a host of youngsters in their remaining matches.

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"Arjun must play the last game of the season. Mumbai has given opportunities to almost everyone in the squad…about time you try him out too," the cricket-turned commentator wrote in a tweet.

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Arjun was roped in by Mumbai Indians for a sum of Rs 30 lakh (INR 3 million) at the IPL mega auction earlier this year. MI have a total of 26 players on their roster out of which they have already used as many as 22 players this season. Only 4 players, including Arjun, are yet to get a chance to play for the five-time champions this season.&nbsp;

Arjun is an all-rounder, who bowls left-arm pace and can also bat left-handed. He has played for the India U-19 team in the past.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) have had a campaign to forget in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were the first team to be knocked out of the race for the playoffs this season.

Mumbai Indians (MI) have had a campaign to forget in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they were the first team to be knocked out of the race for the playoffs this season. MI went on a record losing streak of eight matches at the start of the season to find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table and have failed to recover ever since. With just two games in hand, Mumbai Indians made a couple of changes in their penultimate game against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Tuesday. MI brought in Mayank Markande and Sanjay Yadav in the playing XI to give a chance to the youngsters before the conclusion of the season. The final two matches for Mumbai Indians are dead-rubber and there were reports that Arjun Tendulkar could feature in the game against SRH. However, the son of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar failed to make the cut as Rohit Sharma named his playing XI against SRH on Tuesday. Nonetheless, there have been calls for Arjun's inclusion in the playing XI. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra wants Mumbai Indians to hand an IPL debut to Arjun Tendulkar too as the franchise continues to give chances to a host of youngsters in their remaining matches. Also Read: 'Focus on batting': Harbhajan urges Kane Williamson to step down as SRH captain amid team's poor run "Arjun must play the last game of the season. Mumbai has given opportunities to almost everyone in the squad…about time you try him out too," the cricket-turned commentator wrote in a tweet. Arjun must play the last game of the season. Mumbai has given opportunities to almost everyone in the squad…about time you try him out too. — Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) May 17, 2022 × Also Read: MS Dhoni responds to fan's heartfelt letter amid Chennai Super Kings' disappointing run in IPL 2022 Arjun was roped in by Mumbai Indians for a sum of Rs 30 lakh (INR 3 million) at the IPL mega auction earlier this year. MI have a total of 26 players on their roster out of which they have already used as many as 22 players this season. Only 4 players, including Arjun, are yet to get a chance to play for the five-time champions this season. Arjun is an all-rounder, who bowls left-arm pace and can also bat left-handed. He has played for the India U-19 team in the past.

Arjun Tendulkar must play Mumbai Indians' last game: Ex-India cricketer calls for youngster's IPL debut

MS Dhoni responded to a heartfelt letter from a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan amid the franchise's horrific run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Dhoni-led CSK are out of the race for playoffs already and have just one game remaining in the season. CSK were knocked out of the tournament after a disappointing five-wicket loss against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians last week.

One of the most successful franchises in the league, CSK had headed into the tournament as one of the favourites having lifted their fourth IPL title last season. However, it turned out to be a forgetful season for the defending champions, who witnesses a massive change ahead of the start of the season as star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was appointed as captain of the side.

While CSK were expected to get off to a good start, they ended up losing their first four games in a row under Jadeja before bagging their first win of the tournament against RCB. After leading CSK to only two wins in their first eight games, Jadeja decided to step down as captain and handed over the reins back to Dhoni.

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While results did improve slightly under Dhoni, it was too late for a turnaround for CSK as they ended up becoming the second team after Mumbai Indians to bow out of the tournament. A fan wrote a heartfelt letter to Dhoni expressing his gratitude to the CSK captain and explaining how he always left him in awe with his leadership qualities.

Dhoni responded to the letter from the fan and wrote - "Well Written. Best Wishes". He also signed the letter which was shared by CSK on social media. "Words from the heart framed for life &amp; signed with love," CSK captioned the post.

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While CSK have struggled so far this season, Dhoni's personal form has come as a breath of fresh air for CSK fans as the veteran wicket-keeper batter has managed to roll back years with some of his performances. Despite being 40, Dhoni has fired with the bat and has scored 206 runs at an average of over 34.

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MS Dhoni responded to a heartfelt letter from a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan amid the franchise's horrific run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Dhoni-led CSK are out of the race for playoffs already and have just one game remaining in the season.

MS Dhoni responded to a heartfelt letter from a Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fan amid the franchise's horrific run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Dhoni-led CSK are out of the race for playoffs already and have just one game remaining in the season. CSK were knocked out of the tournament after a disappointing five-wicket loss against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians last week. One of the most successful franchises in the league, CSK had headed into the tournament as one of the favourites having lifted their fourth IPL title last season. However, it turned out to be a forgetful season for the defending champions, who witnesses a massive change ahead of the start of the season as star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja was appointed as captain of the side. While CSK were expected to get off to a good start, they ended up losing their first four games in a row under Jadeja before bagging their first win of the tournament against RCB. After leading CSK to only two wins in their first eight games, Jadeja decided to step down as captain and handed over the reins back to Dhoni. Also Read: 'Focus on batting': Harbhajan Singh urges Williamson to step down as SRH captain amid team's poor run While results did improve slightly under Dhoni, it was too late for a turnaround for CSK as they ended up becoming the second team after Mumbai Indians to bow out of the tournament. A fan wrote a heartfelt letter to Dhoni expressing his gratitude to the CSK captain and explaining how he always left him in awe with his leadership qualities. Dhoni responded to the letter from the fan and wrote - "Well Written. Best Wishes". He also signed the letter which was shared by CSK on social media. "Words from the heart framed for life & signed with love," CSK captioned the post. Words from the framed for life & signed with 7⃣ove!#SuperFans #WhistlePodu #Yellove pic.twitter.com/cpYgyTxBOI — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 17, 2022 × While CSK have struggled so far this season, Dhoni's personal form has come as a breath of fresh air for CSK fans as the veteran wicket-keeper batter has managed to roll back years with some of his performances. Despite being 40, Dhoni has fired with the bat and has scored 206 runs at an average of over 34.

MS Dhoni responds to fan's heartfelt letter amid Chennai Super Kings' disappointing run in IPL 2022

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are currently enduring a horrible run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their playoffs hopes hang by the thinnest thread. SRH have 10 points from 12 matches and have an outside chance of making it to the playoffs if they can win their remaining two matches along with some favour from the other teams.

SRH had gotten off to a shaky start this season with back-to-back losses in their first two games. However, they looked on course to securing a berth in the playoffs after winning five matches in a row following defeats in the first two games. They had ten points with seven matches in hand.

However, their campaign has derailed ever since as they find themselves on the brink of elimination after losing their last five matches in a row. Sunrisers Hyderabad are winless for the last three weeks and a defeat against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday (May 17) will confirm their ouster from the tournament.

One of the major reasons behind SRH's struggles this season has been the poor form of captain Kane Williamson. The SRH skipper has failed to score runs consistently and has so far managed only 218 runs in 12 matches at a poor average of 18.91 and an even worse strike rate of just 92.85.

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Amid his horrendous run with the bat and SRH's poor show in the tournament, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has suggested Williamson to give up captaincy and focus on his batting. Harbhajan recalled how Ricky Ponting did something similar in 2013 when he left captaincy midway through the season and helped the team win the title.

"Something similar happened with Ricky Ponting in 2013. He was captaining the team but he realized that he was letting the team down with his batting. So after 5-6 games, he himself stepped down and became a part of the think tank and we won the title that year," Harbhajan said on Sportskeeda.

"Williamson should think of handing the captaincy to someone else and focus on his batting. If he wants to be the captain again, he can come back next year," he added.

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The former India spinner, who won a combined four IPL titles with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings before retiring, was critical of Williamson's decision to bowl Washington Sundar in the 20th over against KKR in SRH's last outing. Harbhajan said it was a huge error from Williamson to bowl Sundar against Andre Russell in the last over.

"Giving Washington Sundar the 20th over that day (against KKR) was a huge error by Williamson, Tom Moody or whoever made that decision. Even a non-cricket person would understand that bowling off -spin to Russell at the death wasn't the right decision," said Harbhajan.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are currently enduring a horrible run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their playoffs hopes hang by the thinnest thread.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are currently enduring a horrible run in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as their playoffs hopes hang by the thinnest thread. SRH have 10 points from 12 matches and have an outside chance of making it to the playoffs if they can win their remaining two matches along with some favour from the other teams. SRH had gotten off to a shaky start this season with back-to-back losses in their first two games. However, they looked on course to securing a berth in the playoffs after winning five matches in a row following defeats in the first two games. They had ten points with seven matches in hand. However, their campaign has derailed ever since as they find themselves on the brink of elimination after losing their last five matches in a row. Sunrisers Hyderabad are winless for the last three weeks and a defeat against Mumbai Indians on Tuesday (May 17) will confirm their ouster from the tournament. One of the major reasons behind SRH's struggles this season has been the poor form of captain Kane Williamson. The SRH skipper has failed to score runs consistently and has so far managed only 218 runs in 12 matches at a poor average of 18.91 and an even worse strike rate of just 92.85. Also Read: IPL 2022 playoffs scenario explained! What RCB, DC, KKR, SRH and PBKS need to finish in top four? Amid his horrendous run with the bat and SRH's poor show in the tournament, former India spinner Harbhajan Singh has suggested Williamson to give up captaincy and focus on his batting. Harbhajan recalled how Ricky Ponting did something similar in 2013 when he left captaincy midway through the season and helped the team win the title. "Something similar happened with Ricky Ponting in 2013. He was captaining the team but he realized that he was letting the team down with his batting. So after 5-6 games, he himself stepped down and became a part of the think tank and we won the title that year," Harbhajan said on Sportskeeda. "Williamson should think of handing the captaincy to someone else and focus on his batting. If he wants to be the captain again, he can come back next year," he added. Also Read: Why would ICC ban him otherwise? Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking, says Virender Sehwag The former India spinner, who won a combined four IPL titles with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings before retiring, was critical of Williamson's decision to bowl Washington Sundar in the 20th over against KKR in SRH's last outing. Harbhajan said it was a huge error from Williamson to bowl Sundar against Andre Russell in the last over. "Giving Washington Sundar the 20th over that day (against KKR) was a huge error by Williamson, Tom Moody or whoever made that decision. Even a non-cricket person would understand that bowling off -spin to Russell at the death wasn't the right decision," said Harbhajan.

'Focus on batting': Harbhajan Singh urges Kane Williamson to step down as SRH captain amid team's poor run

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have a chance to enter the IPL 2022 playoffs. After 13 games, they are at 14 points with 7 seven wins and need to win their remaining fixture -- versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- and also hope for the other strongest contender, to take the fourth spot, i.e. Delhi Capitals (DC) to lose their remaining encounter.

While RCB's fate in the ongoing season isn't decided yet, their fans would be hoping for them to break their trophy drought, since the inaugural edition, and finally lift the elusive IPL title this time around. Before this, they have played three finals -- in 2009, 2011 and 2016 -- but always ended second. Talking about the IPL 2016 final, RCB played at home -- at the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru -- versus David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and had made a miraculous comeback after a forgettable start. With momentum on their side and then captain Virat Kohli breathing fire with the bat, with over 900 runs prior to the final, many thought it would be RCB's win. Nonetheless, SRH won by eight runs in a high-scoring affair.

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Recalling the finale, then RCB all-rounder and now DC's assistant coach Shane Watson said, "2016 final which I played with RCB was something I was just shattered about. Because I know how much it meant to RCB to win that final. It was at home at Chinnaswamy. RCB had played so well all year, at the backend of that tournament in particular."

“Virat in particular was on fire. It was his chance, one of the greatest players, to win that elusive IPL title as captain. And bowling that one over just shattered me. It just got it wrong and I felt like the end of time,” the ex-Australian all-rounder stated on the DC podcast.

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Talking about the IPL 2016 final, Hyderbad rode on skipper David Warner's 69 and finishing knocks from Yuvraj Singh-Ben Cutting to post 208-7 in 20 overs. Chris Jordan and Sreenath Aravind were the pick of the bowlers for Bengaluru but Watson conceded 61 runs in four overs, including a highly expensive final over. In reply, RCB were in the hunt courtesy Chris Gayle's 76 and Kohli's 54 before they were restricted for 200-7&nbsp;in 20 overs.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have a chance to enter the IPL 2022 playoffs. After 13 games, they are at 14 points with 7 seven wins and need to win their remaining fixture -- versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- and also hope for the other strongest contender, to take the fourth spot, i.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have a chance to enter the IPL 2022 playoffs. After 13 games, they are at 14 points with 7 seven wins and need to win their remaining fixture -- versus Gujarat Titans (GT) -- and also hope for the other strongest contender, to take the fourth spot, i.e. Delhi Capitals (DC) to lose their remaining encounter. While RCB's fate in the ongoing season isn't decided yet, their fans would be hoping for them to break their trophy drought, since the inaugural edition, and finally lift the elusive IPL title this time around. Before this, they have played three finals -- in 2009, 2011 and 2016 -- but always ended second. Talking about the IPL 2016 final, RCB played at home -- at the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru -- versus David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and had made a miraculous comeback after a forgettable start. With momentum on their side and then captain Virat Kohli breathing fire with the bat, with over 900 runs prior to the final, many thought it would be RCB's win. Nonetheless, SRH won by eight runs in a high-scoring affair. ALSO READ | Kashmir Premier League to formally invite Indian star Virat Kohli to feature in 2nd edition: Report Recalling the finale, then RCB all-rounder and now DC's assistant coach Shane Watson said, "2016 final which I played with RCB was something I was just shattered about. Because I know how much it meant to RCB to win that final. It was at home at Chinnaswamy. RCB had played so well all year, at the backend of that tournament in particular." “Virat in particular was on fire. It was his chance, one of the greatest players, to win that elusive IPL title as captain. And bowling that one over just shattered me. It just got it wrong and I felt like the end of time,” the ex-Australian all-rounder stated on the DC podcast. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: DC's Axar Patel joins plethora of star bowlers in elite club with 100 scalps in T20 league Talking about the IPL 2016 final, Hyderbad rode on skipper David Warner's 69 and finishing knocks from Yuvraj Singh-Ben Cutting to post 208-7 in 20 overs. Chris Jordan and Sreenath Aravind were the pick of the bowlers for Bengaluru but Watson conceded 61 runs in four overs, including a highly expensive final over. In reply, RCB were in the hunt courtesy Chris Gayle's 76 and Kohli's 54 before they were restricted for 200-7 in 20 overs.

Virat was on fire, bowling that one over shattered me: Watson rues RCB's missed opportunity in IPL 2016 final

Mumbai Indians (MI) might have been knocked out of the race for the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but they still have two games remaining in the season and can hurt other teams' chances. The Rohit Sharma-led side will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their penultimate game of the season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (May 17).

While Mumbai Indians have nothing to lose having already been dumped out of the tournament, SRH have all to play for as they still have an outside chance of qualifying for the playoffs if they can manage to win their remaining two games. SRH currently have 10 points from 12 matches with two games to go.

Unlike Mumbai Indians, SRH were quick to bounce back after a stuttering start to their campaign as they notched up five wins on the trot after losing their first two games in a row. However, SRH have since gone winless in their last five games and are on the verge of missing out on a spot in the top four.

While Mumbai Indians will be looking at giving more younger players a chance to showcase their skills looking ahead to the next season, SRH are unlikely to make any changes in their playing XI despite their five-match losing streak. Kane Williamson &amp; Co., however, will be desperate to return to winning ways.

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Here is all you need to know about the MI vs SRH clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

Mumbai Indians have a slight edge over Sunrisers Hyderabad when it comes to the head to head record between the two teams. MI lead 10-8 against SRH head-to-head.

Stats:

Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be hoping to continung his fine form with the ball against SRH. He posesses a god record against SRH batter Nicholas Pooran, having dismissed him twice in nine balls. MI skipper Rohit Sharma has been dismissed 4 times in 37 balls against SRH all-rounder Washington Sundar.

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Trivia:

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be following the game closely as the resut of the match will decide their fate in the race for the playoffs. RCB are at the 5th spot on the table and currently have 14 points from 13 games with a negative run rate.

Predicted playing XIs:

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Ramandeep Singh, Tristan Stubbs, Tim David, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Kumar Kartikeya, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith

Mumbai Indians (MI) might have been knocked out of the race for the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but they still have two games remaining in the season and can hurt other teams' chances.

Mumbai Indians (MI) might have been knocked out of the race for the playoffs in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 but they still have two games remaining in the season and can hurt other teams' chances. The Rohit Sharma-led side will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their penultimate game of the season at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Tuesday (May 17). While Mumbai Indians have nothing to lose having already been dumped out of the tournament, SRH have all to play for as they still have an outside chance of qualifying for the playoffs if they can manage to win their remaining two games. SRH currently have 10 points from 12 matches with two games to go. Unlike Mumbai Indians, SRH were quick to bounce back after a stuttering start to their campaign as they notched up five wins on the trot after losing their first two games in a row. However, SRH have since gone winless in their last five games and are on the verge of missing out on a spot in the top four. While Mumbai Indians will be looking at giving more younger players a chance to showcase their skills looking ahead to the next season, SRH are unlikely to make any changes in their playing XI despite their five-match losing streak. Kane Williamson & Co., however, will be desperate to return to winning ways. Also Read: Why would ICC ban him otherwise? Shoaib Akhtar knew he was chucking, says Virender Sehwag Here is all you need to know about the MI vs SRH clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: Mumbai Indians have a slight edge over Sunrisers Hyderabad when it comes to the head to head record between the two teams. MI lead 10-8 against SRH head-to-head. Stats: Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah will be hoping to continung his fine form with the ball against SRH. He posesses a god record against SRH batter Nicholas Pooran, having dismissed him twice in nine balls. MI skipper Rohit Sharma has been dismissed 4 times in 37 balls against SRH all-rounder Washington Sundar. Also Read: MI vs SRH, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match? Trivia: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be following the game closely as the resut of the match will decide their fate in the race for the playoffs. RCB are at the 5th spot on the table and currently have 14 points from 13 games with a negative run rate. Predicted playing XIs: Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kane Williamson, Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Shashank Singh, Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan Mumbai Indians: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Ramandeep Singh, Tristan Stubbs, Tim David, Hrithik Shokeen, Daniel Sams, Kumar Kartikeya, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith

Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted playing XIs

Match 65 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the bottom-ranked Mumbai Indians (MI) face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (May 17). While MI franchise were the first to be out of the playoffs race, their win would do a world of good for teams such as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Along with the SRH, the above four franchises are also in the fight for the playoffs spot, mainly targetting the fourth slot, and, hence, MI's win will dent SRH's chances.

Talking about the Rohit Sharma-led five-time winners, they have had a torrid run in IPL 2022. Losing as many as eight games on the trot, MI finally got off the mark in their ninth attempt and have been competitive ever since to have won two more from the next three outings. Thus, they will hope to end the season on a high with back-to-back wins and avoid a wooden spoon finish.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, the Kane Williamson-led SRH franchise have had a peculiar season. While they lost their opening two games, they won five games in succession and have now conceded the momentum with a five-match losing streak. Thus, they have succumbed to pressure in the most crunch moment of the league stage and are nearing an early exit. Will their limited resources stand tall and take them into the playoffs?

Match prediction for SRH vs MI clash: Both sides have a good rivalry, with MI leading SRH 10-8 in the head-to-head battle. Chasing has been preferable here at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai and both captains will fancy it as both teams have different agendas and takeaways from the contest. MI to emerge on top at their favourite venue?

Match 65 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the bottom-ranked Mumbai Indians (MI) face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (May 17).

Match 65 of the IPL 2022 edition will see the bottom-ranked Mumbai Indians (MI) face the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday evening (May 17). While MI franchise were the first to be out of the playoffs race, their win would do a world of good for teams such as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Punjab Kings (PBKS), Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Along with the SRH, the above four franchises are also in the fight for the playoffs spot, mainly targetting the fourth slot, and, hence, MI's win will dent SRH's chances. Talking about the Rohit Sharma-led five-time winners, they have had a torrid run in IPL 2022. Losing as many as eight games on the trot, MI finally got off the mark in their ninth attempt and have been competitive ever since to have won two more from the next three outings. Thus, they will hope to end the season on a high with back-to-back wins and avoid a wooden spoon finish. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: DC's Axar Patel joins plethora of star bowlers in elite club with 100 scalps in T20 league On the other hand, the Kane Williamson-led SRH franchise have had a peculiar season. While they lost their opening two games, they won five games in succession and have now conceded the momentum with a five-match losing streak. Thus, they have succumbed to pressure in the most crunch moment of the league stage and are nearing an early exit. Will their limited resources stand tall and take them into the playoffs? Match prediction for SRH vs MI clash: Both sides have a good rivalry, with MI leading SRH 10-8 in the head-to-head battle. Chasing has been preferable here at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai and both captains will fancy it as both teams have different agendas and takeaways from the contest. MI to emerge on top at their favourite venue?

MI vs SRH, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?

After the inaugural season, the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) -- i.e. in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) -- is set to return and the officials are interested in roping in Indian star and former captain Virat Kohli. The officials are eager to see Kohli's participation in the league's second edition or as a guest.&nbsp;

In this regard,&nbsp;KPL President Arif Malik announced that they are keen on sending an invitation to Kohli. "(Md) Rizwan gave a very positive message that cricket should be beyond anything else. So we are sending a letter to Virat Kohli, inviting him to play in the league or at least come and watch one match," Malik said in a video shared on the social media platform Twitter.

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Not only Malik, but even Pakistan's former captain and keeper-batter Rashid Latif -- who is&nbsp;the Director of Cricket Operations for KPL -- has also backed the decision to send an invite to the 33-year-old Kohli. "We should sent an invitation [to Virat Kohli] but the decision to play lies with the player,” said Latif while speaking to Dawn News. It’s good to initiate such a thing.&nbsp;I also advised [Najam] Sethi to send invitations to all cricket boards, which includes BCCI as well, for PSL," he further added.

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For the unversed, the second edition of KPL will kick off on August 1 and the final&nbsp;will be held on August 14. While it remains to be seen if Kohli entertains the request, however, given India's hectic schedule, it seems highly unlikely that he will appear in the league in any form. During the KPL's second season, India will be still involved in the&nbsp;tour of&nbsp;West Indies, which is scheduled to end in early August in the USA.

Currently, Kohli is involved in the IPL 2022, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

After the inaugural season, the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) -- i.e. in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) -- is set to return and the officials are interested in roping in Indian star and former captain Virat Kohli.

After the inaugural season, the Kashmir Premier League (KPL) -- i.e. in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK) -- is set to return and the officials are interested in roping in Indian star and former captain Virat Kohli. The officials are eager to see Kohli's participation in the league's second edition or as a guest. In this regard, KPL President Arif Malik announced that they are keen on sending an invitation to Kohli. "(Md) Rizwan gave a very positive message that cricket should be beyond anything else. So we are sending a letter to Virat Kohli, inviting him to play in the league or at least come and watch one match," Malik said in a video shared on the social media platform Twitter. Arif Malik President KPL announces inclusion of Indian cricketer Virat Kohli in KPL،he said We are sending a formal invitations to Virat Kohli, Its up to on Virat Kohli whether to beome part of the league as a player or as a special guest#virat #Cricket @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/LkllhHNduG — Rozina Ali (@roseeyna_ali) May 17, 2022 × ALSO READ | He now doubts his own ability: Former Pakistan captain opines on Virat Kohli's struggles in IPL 2022 Not only Malik, but even Pakistan's former captain and keeper-batter Rashid Latif -- who is the Director of Cricket Operations for KPL -- has also backed the decision to send an invite to the 33-year-old Kohli. "We should sent an invitation [to Virat Kohli] but the decision to play lies with the player,” said Latif while speaking to Dawn News. It’s good to initiate such a thing. I also advised [Najam] Sethi to send invitations to all cricket boards, which includes BCCI as well, for PSL," he further added. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: What's fretting Virat Kohli, the player? For the unversed, the second edition of KPL will kick off on August 1 and the final will be held on August 14. While it remains to be seen if Kohli entertains the request, however, given India's hectic schedule, it seems highly unlikely that he will appear in the league in any form. During the KPL's second season, India will be still involved in the tour of West Indies, which is scheduled to end in early August in the USA. Currently, Kohli is involved in the IPL 2022, representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Kashmir Premier League to formally invite Indian star Virat Kohli to feature in 2nd edition: Report

A clinical Rajasthan Royals inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with a convincing 24-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.

Both RR and LSG are now tied on 16 points from 13 matches and need another win to confirm their place in the next stage of the tournament. Thanks to their margin of victory, RR also toppled LSG from the second place.

Batting first, Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 41 while Devdutt Padikkal blazed away to an 18-ball 39, as Rajasthan Royals posted 178 for six. Skipper Sanju Samson made 32 off 24 balls.

Ravi Bishnoi was the most successful bowler for LSG, picking 2/31 in four overs.

When their turn to bat came, LSG were stopped at 154 for eight.

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The Super Giants got off to a terrible start as Trent Boult (2/18) sent back two of their top batters -- Quinton de Kock (7) and Ayush Badoni (0) -- in successive deliveries in the beginning of the third over.

De Kock was caught at point by an agile Jimmy Neesham, while Badoni was trapped in front of the wicket, after which the batter opted for a review to clear his doubts.

Deepak Hooda (59 off 39 balls) denied Boult a hat-trick -- the ball headed towards the slip but after one bounce.

In the next delivery though, Hooda got off the mark with a beautiful drive through covers. 
Following the New Zealand pacer's double blow, Prasidh Krishna (2/32) and Boult conceded only two runs in the next two overs, as RR kept things tight.

However, KL Rahul (10) struck Prasidh for a six to begin the final power play over but the bowler had the last laugh as he had the LSK skipper caught with his smart bowling.

LSG were in deep trouble at 29 for three in the sixth over when Krunal Pandya joined Hooda in the middle.

The two quickly added 65 runs for the fourth wicket to keep their team in the game, before Ravichandran Ashwin removed Pandya at a crucial juncture, thanks to some excellent work by Jos Buttler and Riyan Parag in the deep.

Meanwhile, Hooda brought up his fifty but Yuzvendra Chahal had the charging batter stumped after Sanju Samson nearly made a hash of it.

Obed McCoy (2/35) then picked up the wickets of Jason Holder and Dushmantha Chameera to take RR closer to victory.

Earlier, Jaiswal started the proceedings for Royals on a confident note, hitting successive fours off Mohsin Khan in the first over.

But the RR soon suffered a body blow when Avesh Khan knocked over the in-form Jos Buttler's (2) off-stump in the beginning of the third over as the batter tried to scoop it over fine leg.

Buttler's early dismissal brought skipper Sanju Samson into the middle and, looking to regain his touch, he straightaway got into the act, flicking Avesh past midwicket for a boundary at the Brabourne Stadium.

Samson then played a late cut against Mohsin and the ball flew over the slip cordon for a boundary. Then came a lovely cover drive from the blade of the RR captain as the team reached 25 for one in four overs.

Meanwhile, after getting an awkward boundary, Jaiswal got a life when Mohsin dropped him off the bowling of Avesh, failing to hold on to the ball despite getting both hands to it.

LSG paid heavily for the profligacy on Mohsin's part as Jaiswal made full use of the reprieve, accumulating 21 runs off Chameera to lift RR to 51 for one in the six power play overs.

He began the over with a four, found the fence two more times, and then finished it in style, carting the Sri Lankan pacer's short ball for a massive six over the midwicket region.

Even as Jaiswal went after the bowling, the usually flamboyant Samson seemed content playing second fiddle.

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Samson, however, looked to cut loose against Ravi Bishnoi as he hit him for two fours before Jason Holder brought about the former's downfall in the next over with a slower ball outside off for Deepak Hooda to take a catch in the deep.

Devdutt Padikkal came and raced to 14 off 5 balls, with the help of two fours and a six against Marcus Stoinis.

Padikkal then scored two boundaries off Chameera as RR crossed 100 in the 11th over.

However, at the other end, Jaiswal was out caught and bowled by Ayush Badoni. But, unperturbed by the loss of the set Jaiswal, Padikkal continued to play his shots and got a six off Krunal Pandya.

Going for one too many though, Padikkal hold out in the deep.

A clinical Rajasthan Royals inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with a convincing 24-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday.

A clinical Rajasthan Royals inched closer to securing a play-offs berth with a convincing 24-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. Both RR and LSG are now tied on 16 points from 13 matches and need another win to confirm their place in the next stage of the tournament. Thanks to their margin of victory, RR also toppled LSG from the second place. Batting first, Yashasvi Jaiswal top-scored with 41 while Devdutt Padikkal blazed away to an 18-ball 39, as Rajasthan Royals posted 178 for six. Skipper Sanju Samson made 32 off 24 balls. Ravi Bishnoi was the most successful bowler for LSG, picking 2/31 in four overs. When their turn to bat came, LSG were stopped at 154 for eight. Also read | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 24 runs The Super Giants got off to a terrible start as Trent Boult (2/18) sent back two of their top batters -- Quinton de Kock (7) and Ayush Badoni (0) -- in successive deliveries in the beginning of the third over. De Kock was caught at point by an agile Jimmy Neesham, while Badoni was trapped in front of the wicket, after which the batter opted for a review to clear his doubts. Deepak Hooda (59 off 39 balls) denied Boult a hat-trick -- the ball headed towards the slip but after one bounce. In the next delivery though, Hooda got off the mark with a beautiful drive through covers. Following the New Zealand pacer's double blow, Prasidh Krishna (2/32) and Boult conceded only two runs in the next two overs, as RR kept things tight. However, KL Rahul (10) struck Prasidh for a six to begin the final power play over but the bowler had the last laugh as he had the LSK skipper caught with his smart bowling. LSG were in deep trouble at 29 for three in the sixth over when Krunal Pandya joined Hooda in the middle. The two quickly added 65 runs for the fourth wicket to keep their team in the game, before Ravichandran Ashwin removed Pandya at a crucial juncture, thanks to some excellent work by Jos Buttler and Riyan Parag in the deep. Meanwhile, Hooda brought up his fifty but Yuzvendra Chahal had the charging batter stumped after Sanju Samson nearly made a hash of it. Obed McCoy (2/35) then picked up the wickets of Jason Holder and Dushmantha Chameera to take RR closer to victory. Earlier, Jaiswal started the proceedings for Royals on a confident note, hitting successive fours off Mohsin Khan in the first over. But the RR soon suffered a body blow when Avesh Khan knocked over the in-form Jos Buttler's (2) off-stump in the beginning of the third over as the batter tried to scoop it over fine leg. Buttler's early dismissal brought skipper Sanju Samson into the middle and, looking to regain his touch, he straightaway got into the act, flicking Avesh past midwicket for a boundary at the Brabourne Stadium. Samson then played a late cut against Mohsin and the ball flew over the slip cordon for a boundary. Then came a lovely cover drive from the blade of the RR captain as the team reached 25 for one in four overs. Meanwhile, after getting an awkward boundary, Jaiswal got a life when Mohsin dropped him off the bowling of Avesh, failing to hold on to the ball despite getting both hands to it. LSG paid heavily for the profligacy on Mohsin's part as Jaiswal made full use of the reprieve, accumulating 21 runs off Chameera to lift RR to 51 for one in the six power play overs. He began the over with a four, found the fence two more times, and then finished it in style, carting the Sri Lankan pacer's short ball for a massive six over the midwicket region. Even as Jaiswal went after the bowling, the usually flamboyant Samson seemed content playing second fiddle. Also read | Wriddhiman Saha's unbeaten 67 gives GT a comfortable seven-wicket win over CSK Samson, however, looked to cut loose against Ravi Bishnoi as he hit him for two fours before Jason Holder brought about the former's downfall in the next over with a slower ball outside off for Deepak Hooda to take a catch in the deep. Devdutt Padikkal came and raced to 14 off 5 balls, with the help of two fours and a six against Marcus Stoinis. Padikkal then scored two boundaries off Chameera as RR crossed 100 in the 11th over. However, at the other end, Jaiswal was out caught and bowled by Ayush Badoni. But, unperturbed by the loss of the set Jaiswal, Padikkal continued to play his shots and got a six off Krunal Pandya. Going for one too many though, Padikkal hold out in the deep.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals inch closer to play-offs with victory over Lucknow Super Giants

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday announced that they have signed Akash Madhwal as a replacement for batter Suryakumar Yadav in IPL 2022, said an official tournament release. Yadav was earlier ruled out of the remainder of the tournament for Mumbai due to a left forearm muscle injury sustained in the match against Gujarat Titans.

"Akash Madhwal, has been with the Mumbai Indians as part of the support team and has now signed on to join the squad for the 2022 season. Akash Madhwal is a right arm medium fast bowler and has represented Cricket Association of Uttarakhand across all three formats of the game since making his debut in 2019," said an official statement from the franchise.

Madhwal is a 28-year-old right-arm medium-pacer from Uttarakhand who has played 15 T20s and taken 15 wickets at an average of 26.60 and an economy rate of 7.55. He has also played six First-Class matches and 11 List A matches, picking eight and 14 wickets respectively.

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Madhwal will join Mumbai Indians at the price of INR 20 lakh. "Akash was chosen at the MI preseason camp to join the support team and has over the months demonstrated his ability with the ball, earning him the opportunity to join the season squad," added the franchise.

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Already out of contention for the playoffs and sitting on bottom of the points table with three wins from 12 matches, Mumbai will be playing for pride and exploring their bench strength when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday announced that they have signed Akash Madhwal as a replacement for batter Suryakumar Yadav in IPL 2022, said an official tournament release.

Five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians (MI) on Monday announced that they have signed Akash Madhwal as a replacement for batter Suryakumar Yadav in IPL 2022, said an official tournament release. Yadav was earlier ruled out of the remainder of the tournament for Mumbai due to a left forearm muscle injury sustained in the match against Gujarat Titans. "Akash Madhwal, has been with the Mumbai Indians as part of the support team and has now signed on to join the squad for the 2022 season. Akash Madhwal is a right arm medium fast bowler and has represented Cricket Association of Uttarakhand across all three formats of the game since making his debut in 2019," said an official statement from the franchise. Madhwal is a 28-year-old right-arm medium-pacer from Uttarakhand who has played 15 T20s and taken 15 wickets at an average of 26.60 and an economy rate of 7.55. He has also played six First-Class matches and 11 List A matches, picking eight and 14 wickets respectively. Also Read: WATCH - Warner's last-minute decision to change strike backfires, DC opener departs for golden duck Madhwal will join Mumbai Indians at the price of INR 20 lakh. "Akash was chosen at the MI preseason camp to join the support team and has over the months demonstrated his ability with the ball, earning him the opportunity to join the season squad," added the franchise. Also Read: 'Bit of a storm in a teacup' - Fleming opens up on CSK veteran Ambati Rayudu's retirement fiasco Already out of contention for the playoffs and sitting on bottom of the points table with three wins from 12 matches, Mumbai will be playing for pride and exploring their bench strength when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday.

IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians sign Akash Madhwal as Suryakumar Yadav's replacement for last two games

David Warner fell prey to his own last-minute decision to change strike as Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Warner opened the innings with Sarfaraz Khan and was not looking to face the first ball as he headed to the non-striker's end at the start of the first over.

However, the Aussie star decided to change the strike at the last minute after it was confirmed that part-time spinner Liam Livingstone will bowl the first over for PBKS. Warner had a change of mind and was seen walking towards the striker's end to face the first ball from Livingstone.

However, little did the DC opener know that the decision might backfire for him. He ended up giving away an easy catch to Rahul Chahar at the backward point on the very first ball he faced from Livingstone to bag a golden duck as DC got off to a poor start in the game.

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Sarfaraz combined with all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to steady the ship for DC after Warner's early departure. Sarfaraz slammed a quickfire 32 off 16 balls while Marsh continued his great form with the bat as the duo added 51 runs for the second wicket. Marsh then shared another crucial stand of 47 runs for the third wicket with Lalit Yadav (24).

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Marsh, who scored a match-winning half-century in DC's last outing against Rajasthan Royals has been fabulous once again against Punjab Kings. Delhi Capitals will be hoping to post a big total on the board at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai to ensure they can bag their second win in a row.

DC have their fate in their own hands when it comes to the playoffs race this season. If they manage to win their remaining two matches in a row, Delhi Capitals have a healthy chance of qualifying for the playoffs this season. They are currently at the 5th spot on the points table with 12 points from as many games.

David Warner fell prey to his own last-minute decision to change strike as Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday.

David Warner fell prey to his own last-minute decision to change strike as Delhi Capitals (DC) locked horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Monday. Warner opened the innings with Sarfaraz Khan and was not looking to face the first ball as he headed to the non-striker's end at the start of the first over. However, the Aussie star decided to change the strike at the last minute after it was confirmed that part-time spinner Liam Livingstone will bowl the first over for PBKS. Warner had a change of mind and was seen walking towards the striker's end to face the first ball from Livingstone. However, little did the DC opener know that the decision might backfire for him. He ended up giving away an easy catch to Rahul Chahar at the backward point on the very first ball he faced from Livingstone to bag a golden duck as DC got off to a poor start in the game. Also Read: 'Captain is not your peon': Former Pakistan captain slams KKR head coach after Iyer's revelations Watch video: #Warner changed ends seeing Livingstone but got out for golden duck pic.twitter.com/e9uz3jeNiN — Vaishnavi Sawant (@VaishnaviS45) May 16, 2022 × Sarfaraz combined with all-rounder Mitchell Marsh to steady the ship for DC after Warner's early departure. Sarfaraz slammed a quickfire 32 off 16 balls while Marsh continued his great form with the bat as the duo added 51 runs for the second wicket. Marsh then shared another crucial stand of 47 runs for the third wicket with Lalit Yadav (24). Also Read: Andrew Symonds' dogs survived fatal car crash, refused to leave his side after death Marsh, who scored a match-winning half-century in DC's last outing against Rajasthan Royals has been fabulous once again against Punjab Kings. Delhi Capitals will be hoping to post a big total on the board at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai to ensure they can bag their second win in a row. DC have their fate in their own hands when it comes to the playoffs race this season. If they manage to win their remaining two matches in a row, Delhi Capitals have a healthy chance of qualifying for the playoffs this season. They are currently at the 5th spot on the points table with 12 points from as many games.

WATCH: David Warner's last-minute decision to change strike backfires, DC opener departs for golden duck

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had a memorable run in IPL 2022. After end of their 12 games, they were out of the playoffs race. A lot has happened in the Yellow Army's camp this season. Losing a key player&nbsp;to injury prior to the season, the Chennai setup announced a change of leadership just two days before IPL 2022's opening game.

With MS Dhoni handing over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja, the team faltered under the all-rounder by winning only two games&nbsp;out of eight. Thus, he relinquished captaincy as Dhoni took over once again. While CSK couldn't progress ahead even after Dhoni's reappointment, things have continued to be off colours in the camp.

On Saturday (May 14), their Mr. Depenable middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu announced his IPL retirement. "I am happy to announce that this will be my last ipl. I have had a wonderful time playing it and being a part of 2 great teams for 13 years. Would love to sincerely thank Mumbai Indians and Csk for the wonderful journey," Rayudu had initially tweeted.

However, he soon deleted the tweet and the CSK CEO confirmed that Rayudu won't be retiring and will remain with the team in IPL 2023.

Now, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming reacted to the Rayudu retirement fiasco and said in a virtual presser after the team's seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans (GT), on Sunday (May 15), "It was not disappointing, it was probably a little bit of a storm in a teacup, to be honest. But, I think he was fine. It has not changed anything in the camp but it is a non-story."

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For the unversed, this was not the first time that Rayudu announced his retirement. The veteran right-hander had announced&nbsp;that he is retiring from all forms of cricket in 2019 in the aftermath of&nbsp;a fallout with the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). However, he had&nbsp;later taken his decision&nbsp;back after several meetings with the HCA officials.

For CSK, they remain below-par with their 9th loss of the season coming after their reverse fixture versus table-toppers Gujarat. They now have registered most losses in a season and are also on the brink of finishing at the bottom of the points table.

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had a memorable run in IPL 2022. After end of their 12 games, they were out of the playoffs race. A lot has happened in the Yellow Army's camp this season.

The defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have not had a memorable run in IPL 2022. After end of their 12 games, they were out of the playoffs race. A lot has happened in the Yellow Army's camp this season. Losing a key player to injury prior to the season, the Chennai setup announced a change of leadership just two days before IPL 2022's opening game. With MS Dhoni handing over the reins to Ravindra Jadeja, the team faltered under the all-rounder by winning only two games out of eight. Thus, he relinquished captaincy as Dhoni took over once again. While CSK couldn't progress ahead even after Dhoni's reappointment, things have continued to be off colours in the camp. On Saturday (May 14), their Mr. Depenable middle-order batter Ambati Rayudu announced his IPL retirement. "I am happy to announce that this will be my last ipl. I have had a wonderful time playing it and being a part of 2 great teams for 13 years. Would love to sincerely thank Mumbai Indians and Csk for the wonderful journey," Rayudu had initially tweeted. However, he soon deleted the tweet and the CSK CEO confirmed that Rayudu won't be retiring and will remain with the team in IPL 2023. Now, CSK head coach Stephen Fleming reacted to the Rayudu retirement fiasco and said in a virtual presser after the team's seven-wicket loss to Gujarat Titans (GT), on Sunday (May 15), "It was not disappointing, it was probably a little bit of a storm in a teacup, to be honest. But, I think he was fine. It has not changed anything in the camp but it is a non-story." ALSO READ | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni's CSK achieves new low after GT defeat, on cusp of finishing bottom of the table For the unversed, this was not the first time that Rayudu announced his retirement. The veteran right-hander had announced that he is retiring from all forms of cricket in 2019 in the aftermath of a fallout with the Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA). However, he had later taken his decision back after several meetings with the HCA officials. For CSK, they remain below-par with their 9th loss of the season coming after their reverse fixture versus table-toppers Gujarat. They now have registered most losses in a season and are also on the brink of finishing at the bottom of the points table.

'Bit of a storm in a teacup' - Stephen Fleming opens up on CSK veteran Ambati Rayudu's retirement fiasco

The IPL 2022 edition has been a huge hit so far. Like every other season, there have been a plethora of young and uncapped players who have excelled in their respective departments and done well for their teams. On the other hand, many veteran and out-of-favour players have also made a mark.

Among the young talents, the likes of Umran Malik, Kuldeep Sen, Ayush Badoni, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, etc. have done well. Thus, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly also shared his thoughts on the young players who have been very impressive and named two uncapped Indian pacers who have won him with their performances. In this regard, he named Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) Umran and Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Kuldeep Sen.

"How many can bowl at 150 km? Not many. I won’t be surprised if he gets picked for the national team. We have to be careful in using him, though. Umran is the fastest. I also like Kuldip Sen. Also, T Natarajan has made comeback. We will have Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Finally, it is up to the selectors,” said Ganguly while speaking to Mid Day.

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Thrilled to see the dominance of bowlers in this season, Ganguly further added, “I’m very happy to see the dominance of the bowlers. The wickets in Mumbai and Pune are very good and they are extracting good bounce. The spinners are bowling well besides the speed merchants."

The IPL 2022 edition has been a huge hit so far. Like every other season, there have been a plethora of young and uncapped players who have excelled in their respective departments and done well for their teams.

The IPL 2022 edition has been a huge hit so far. Like every other season, there have been a plethora of young and uncapped players who have excelled in their respective departments and done well for their teams. On the other hand, many veteran and out-of-favour players have also made a mark. Among the young talents, the likes of Umran Malik, Kuldeep Sen, Ayush Badoni, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma, Mukesh Choudhary, Maheesh Theekshana, etc. have done well. Thus, BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly also shared his thoughts on the young players who have been very impressive and named two uncapped Indian pacers who have won him with their performances. In this regard, he named Sunrisers Hyderabad's (SRH) Umran and Rajasthan Royals' (RR) Kuldeep Sen. "How many can bowl at 150 km? Not many. I won’t be surprised if he gets picked for the national team. We have to be careful in using him, though. Umran is the fastest. I also like Kuldip Sen. Also, T Natarajan has made comeback. We will have Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami. Finally, it is up to the selectors,” said Ganguly while speaking to Mid Day. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni's CSK achieves new low after GT defeat, on cusp of finishing bottom of the table Thrilled to see the dominance of bowlers in this season, Ganguly further added, “I’m very happy to see the dominance of the bowlers. The wickets in Mumbai and Pune are very good and they are extracting good bounce. The spinners are bowling well besides the speed merchants."

IPL 2022: BCCI chief Sourav Ganguly names two uncapped Indian players who impressed him the most

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer's recent revelations had sparked a massive debate on social media. In the post-match interview after KKR's win over Mumbai Indians (MI) earlier this month, Iyer revealed that KKR's CEO Venky Mysore is also involved in team selection at the franchise.

His comments soon went viral as fans and experts slammed the KKR team management for not letting the captain and coaches take control of the cricketing matters in the team. Many also felt the CEO's involvement in selection has played a role in KKR's poor show so far this season.

KKR have not enjoyed the best of campaigns in IPL 2022 as they currently lie at the sixth spot on the points table with six wins and seven losses in the tournament so far. The two-time champions have just one game remaining this season and have an outside chance of making it to the playoffs if they manage to win it.

Reacting to Iyer's revelations about KKR CEO's involvement in team selection, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt slammed KKR head coach Brendon McCullum calling his style of cricket 'senseless'. He also asserted that McCullum should treat the skipper with respect and not like a 'peon' who is there to follow all his commands.

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"McCullum has some issues. He knows one way. He won't look at the pitch, the venue, what can we score, how much we need for a particular opposition. He just says play freely, score quickly. He starts senseless cricket in the garb of fearless cricket at times," Butt said in a video on his YouTube channel.

"You need to give leverage to the team. When you make someone a captain, he is allowed to make mistakes. Captain is not your peon, who will follow all your commands," he added.

Butt recalled McCullum's stint with Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and revealed former New Zealand&nbsp;captain's tactics didn't work out for the franchise. Butt said McCullum insisted on playing attacking cricket irrespective of the team's situation which more often than not resulted in failure.

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"We saw a lot of that in Lahore Qalandars. The meaning of McCullum's fearless cricket was to keep your brains aside and just keep on hitting without looking back. If you have lost 7 out of 10 wickets with 15 overs remaining, he still wanted the team to play that attacking way," Butt recalled.

"Lahore gave a lot of chances to him but his method didn't work out. That kind of tactic can work on good pitches but it's not a remedy for all conditions. As a coach, you must plan for all conditions," he added.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer's recent revelations had sparked a massive debate on social media. In the post-match interview after KKR's win over Mumbai Indians (MI) earlier this month, Iyer revealed that KKR's CEO Venky Mysore is also involved in team selection at the franchise.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Shreyas Iyer's recent revelations had sparked a massive debate on social media. In the post-match interview after KKR's win over Mumbai Indians (MI) earlier this month, Iyer revealed that KKR's CEO Venky Mysore is also involved in team selection at the franchise. His comments soon went viral as fans and experts slammed the KKR team management for not letting the captain and coaches take control of the cricketing matters in the team. Many also felt the CEO's involvement in selection has played a role in KKR's poor show so far this season. KKR have not enjoyed the best of campaigns in IPL 2022 as they currently lie at the sixth spot on the points table with six wins and seven losses in the tournament so far. The two-time champions have just one game remaining this season and have an outside chance of making it to the playoffs if they manage to win it. Reacting to Iyer's revelations about KKR CEO's involvement in team selection, former Pakistan captain Salman Butt slammed KKR head coach Brendon McCullum calling his style of cricket 'senseless'. He also asserted that McCullum should treat the skipper with respect and not like a 'peon' who is there to follow all his commands. Also Read: Wish we had one more day: Andrew Symonds' sister 'heartbroken', leaves note on his accident site "McCullum has some issues. He knows one way. He won't look at the pitch, the venue, what can we score, how much we need for a particular opposition. He just says play freely, score quickly. He starts senseless cricket in the garb of fearless cricket at times," Butt said in a video on his YouTube channel. "You need to give leverage to the team. When you make someone a captain, he is allowed to make mistakes. Captain is not your peon, who will follow all your commands," he added. Butt recalled McCullum's stint with Lahore Qalandars in the Pakistan Super League (PSL) and revealed former New Zealand captain's tactics didn't work out for the franchise. Butt said McCullum insisted on playing attacking cricket irrespective of the team's situation which more often than not resulted in failure. Also Read: MS Dhoni's CSK achieves new low after GT defeat, on cusp of finishing bottom of the table "We saw a lot of that in Lahore Qalandars. The meaning of McCullum's fearless cricket was to keep your brains aside and just keep on hitting without looking back. If you have lost 7 out of 10 wickets with 15 overs remaining, he still wanted the team to play that attacking way," Butt recalled. "Lahore gave a lot of chances to him but his method didn't work out. That kind of tactic can work on good pitches but it's not a remedy for all conditions. As a coach, you must plan for all conditions," he added.

'Captain is not your peon': Former Pakistan captain slams KKR head coach after Shreyas Iyer's revelations

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will both aim to keep their playoffs hopes intact when they lock horns against each other at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (May 16). Both PBKS and DC have so far managed six wins each in 12 games and are separated by only the net run rate on the points table.

The winner of tonight's encounter will pip Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to enter the top four. While both PBKS and DC have so far managed only six points this season, they have also failed to record two wins on the trot. However, the dubious record is set to come to an end for one of the two teams on Monday.

Both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are heading into the game on the back of victories in their respective last outings and will be aiming to continue their winning run on Monday. While Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets in their last game, Punjab Kings thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs in their last game.

Both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have their fates in their own hands as the race for the playoffs heats up. Punjab Kings' batting line-up has been firing all cylinders so far this season, however, there remain concerns as far as their bowling attack is concerned. While Kagiso Rabada has managed to find his groove, the likes of Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh will hope to contribute more with the ball.

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Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have been boosted by Mitchell Marsh's return to form. The Australian all-rounder played a match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals in their last game and will be hoping to continue his fine form with the bat.&nbsp;

Here is all you need to know about the PBKS vs DC clash in IPL 2022:

Head-to-head:

Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have enjoyed an intense rivarly between them in the IPL over the years. PBKS have slight edge over DC and lead the head-to-head record 14-15.

Stats:

David Warner will be key to DC's chances against Punjab Kings as he is the leading run-getter against the Mayank Agarwal-led side in IPL. He has a staggering 1005 runs to his name in 22 innings against Punjab Kings.

Trivia:

Kagiso Rabada currently has 97 wickets to his name in 61 matches in his IPL career so far and is on the verge of surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the fastest to 100 wickets in IPL history.

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Predicted playing XIs:

Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Raajpaksa, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (C), Jitesh Sharma (wk, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Ashdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals: Srikar Bharat/Mandeep Singh, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, wk0, Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will both aim to keep their playoffs hopes intact when they lock horns against each other at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (May 16).

Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will both aim to keep their playoffs hopes intact when they lock horns against each other at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Monday (May 16). Both PBKS and DC have so far managed six wins each in 12 games and are separated by only the net run rate on the points table. The winner of tonight's encounter will pip Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) to enter the top four. While both PBKS and DC have so far managed only six points this season, they have also failed to record two wins on the trot. However, the dubious record is set to come to an end for one of the two teams on Monday. Both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings are heading into the game on the back of victories in their respective last outings and will be aiming to continue their winning run on Monday. While Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets in their last game, Punjab Kings thrashed Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs in their last game. Both Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have their fates in their own hands as the race for the playoffs heats up. Punjab Kings' batting line-up has been firing all cylinders so far this season, however, there remain concerns as far as their bowling attack is concerned. While Kagiso Rabada has managed to find his groove, the likes of Rahul Chahar and Arshdeep Singh will hope to contribute more with the ball. Also Read: Andrew Symonds' dogs survived fatal car crash, refused to leave his side after death Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have been boosted by Mitchell Marsh's return to form. The Australian all-rounder played a match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals in their last game and will be hoping to continue his fine form with the bat. Here is all you need to know about the PBKS vs DC clash in IPL 2022: Head-to-head: Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have enjoyed an intense rivarly between them in the IPL over the years. PBKS have slight edge over DC and lead the head-to-head record 14-15. Stats: David Warner will be key to DC's chances against Punjab Kings as he is the leading run-getter against the Mayank Agarwal-led side in IPL. He has a staggering 1005 runs to his name in 22 innings against Punjab Kings. Trivia: Kagiso Rabada currently has 97 wickets to his name in 61 matches in his IPL career so far and is on the verge of surpassing Lasith Malinga to become the fastest to 100 wickets in IPL history. Also Read: MS Dhoni's CSK achieves new low after GT defeat, on cusp of finishing bottom of the table Predicted playing XIs: Punjab Kings: Jonny Bairstow, Shikhar Dhawan, Bhanuka Raajpaksa, Liam Livingstone, Mayank Agarwal (C), Jitesh Sharma (wk, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Kagiso Rabada, Rahul Chahar, Ashdeep Singh Delhi Capitals: Srikar Bharat/Mandeep Singh, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, wk0, Lalit Yadav, Rovman Powell, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2022: Head-to-head, stats, trivia and predicted XIs

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) IPL 2022 campaign has gone from bad to worse. After Ravindra Jadeja led them in the first eight games, the defending champions and four-time winners managed only two wins to start off on a poor note. While Dhoni took over the captaincy from Jadeja in the second half of their campaign, they have lost three and won only two games.

On Sunday (May 15), the CSK franchise locked horns with Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) in the reverse fixture at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Batting first, CSK managed only 133-5 and failed to defend the total as they lost by 7 wickets in the final over. With yet another defeat, the Yellow Army have achieved a new low. They lost their ninth game in the season, which is the most for them in any edition.&nbsp;

After the loss, Dhoni said at the post-match presentation,"To start off, batting first wasn't a really good idea. The fast bowlers ball wasn't coming on. That's why the batsmen found it tough to hit. The second half it got slightly better. Spinners I felt both halves it was pretty even. Bit more runs in the middle overs would have been good."

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With another loss, CSK are also starring on the brink of attaining another unwanted feat. At present, Dhoni &amp; Co. have 4 wins from 13 games and will play the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 20 (Friday). On the other hand, Mumbai Indians (MI) occupy the bottom spot, just below CSK, with 3 victories from 12 games. Nonetheless, if MI win both their remaining fixtures, they can still avoid the wooden spoon as CSK might slip below MI if they go down to RR.&nbsp;

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) IPL 2022 campaign has gone from bad to worse. After Ravindra Jadeja led them in the first eight games, the defending champions and four-time winners managed only two wins to start off on a poor note.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) IPL 2022 campaign has gone from bad to worse. After Ravindra Jadeja led them in the first eight games, the defending champions and four-time winners managed only two wins to start off on a poor note. While Dhoni took over the captaincy from Jadeja in the second half of their campaign, they have lost three and won only two games. On Sunday (May 15), the CSK franchise locked horns with Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) in the reverse fixture at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. Batting first, CSK managed only 133-5 and failed to defend the total as they lost by 7 wickets in the final over. With yet another defeat, the Yellow Army have achieved a new low. They lost their ninth game in the season, which is the most for them in any edition. After the loss, Dhoni said at the post-match presentation,"To start off, batting first wasn't a really good idea. The fast bowlers ball wasn't coming on. That's why the batsmen found it tough to hit. The second half it got slightly better. Spinners I felt both halves it was pretty even. Bit more runs in the middle overs would have been good." ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 24 runs With another loss, CSK are also starring on the brink of attaining another unwanted feat. At present, Dhoni & Co. have 4 wins from 13 games and will play the one-time winners Rajasthan Royals (RR) on May 20 (Friday). On the other hand, Mumbai Indians (MI) occupy the bottom spot, just below CSK, with 3 victories from 12 games. Nonetheless, if MI win both their remaining fixtures, they can still avoid the wooden spoon as CSK might slip below MI if they go down to RR.

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni's CSK achieves new low after GT defeat, on cusp of finishing bottom of the table

Match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition will be held between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the&nbsp;Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Monday evening (May 16). The clash holds utmost significance in the league stage with regard to the remaining three playoffs spot.

Both Delhi and Punjab are tied at 12 points. With Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) very much certain to take the second or third spot and join Gujarat Titans (GT) in the playoffs, the fourth spot remains wide open. While Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have 14 points and are also close to confirming a berth, DC and PBKS are far from being out of the race. If the winner of Delhi-Punjab goes on to win their remaining game as well, they can move past RCB to take the fourth spot.

Talking about the last face-off between both teams, it saw a spirited show from&nbsp;Rishabh Pant &amp; Co. They faced each other in match 32 whereas Kuldeep Yadav-Axar Patel's two scalps each rocked Punjab as they were bundled out for a paltry 115 after being asked to bat first. In reply, Prithvi Shaw and David Warmer (60 not out) propelled Delhi to a massive nine-wicket win.

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Match prediction for Punjab vs Delhi encounter:&nbsp;10 out of the 18 games have been won at this venue by batting second. Hence, chasing remains to be the top priority and in a must-win game for both sides, Mayank and Pant will fancy their team's chances of knowing the total and planning a chase accordingly (so far, DC have won 4 out of 6 while chasing, PBKS have won 4 while defending). Expect a run-scoring game with it to go down to the wire.

Match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition will be held between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Monday evening (May 16).

Match 64 of the IPL 2022 edition will be held between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Monday evening (May 16). The clash holds utmost significance in the league stage with regard to the remaining three playoffs spot. Both Delhi and Punjab are tied at 12 points. With Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) very much certain to take the second or third spot and join Gujarat Titans (GT) in the playoffs, the fourth spot remains wide open. While Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have 14 points and are also close to confirming a berth, DC and PBKS are far from being out of the race. If the winner of Delhi-Punjab goes on to win their remaining game as well, they can move past RCB to take the fourth spot. Talking about the last face-off between both teams, it saw a spirited show from Rishabh Pant & Co. They faced each other in match 32 whereas Kuldeep Yadav-Axar Patel's two scalps each rocked Punjab as they were bundled out for a paltry 115 after being asked to bat first. In reply, Prithvi Shaw and David Warmer (60 not out) propelled Delhi to a massive nine-wicket win. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Updated points table after Rajasthan Royals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 24 runs Match prediction for Punjab vs Delhi encounter: 10 out of the 18 games have been won at this venue by batting second. Hence, chasing remains to be the top priority and in a must-win game for both sides, Mayank and Pant will fancy their team's chances of knowing the total and planning a chase accordingly (so far, DC have won 4 out of 6 while chasing, PBKS have won 4 while defending). Expect a run-scoring game with it to go down to the wire.

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash?

Gujarat Titans (GT) will be hoping to keep hold of the top spot on the points table when they take on a struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (May 15). The two teams have had a contrasting journey in the season so far as GT have already qualified for the playoffs while CSK have been knocked out of the tournament.

Gujarat Titans have enjoyed a magnificent run in their debut IPL campaign as they have won nine out of their 12 matches so far this season and have 18 points to their name as they look to finish inside the top two. GT have had a number of players stand up and deliver under pressure for the team over the course of the tournament.

While the likes of Rahul Tewatia, David Miller and Rashid Khan have played some sensational knocks as finishers down the order, Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill have played brilliant knocks at the top. Their pace attack has also been firing all cylinders while captain Hardik Pandya has led from the front with the bat.

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CSK, on the other hand, have had a season to forget as they are no more in the race for the playoffs. After a disastrous start under new skipper Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni took over the reins once again and led the defending champions to two wins in three games.

However, their defeat against Mumbai Indians in their last game confirmed CSK's exit from the tournament. It was a disappointing performance from the CSK batting line-up as they were bundled out for a paltry 97 against MI. The bowlers produced a great fight but couldn't stop MI from handing the four-time champions their 8th defeat of the season.

With just two games to go, CSK will be hoping to end the season on a high after a disappointing outing against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in their last game.

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CSK vs GT, IPL 2022 today match prediction:

CSK found their mojo soon after MS Dhoni took charge of the team this season. However, they were knocked out after a dismal show with the bat against MI. Nonetheless, CSK will have a lot to prove when they take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday. CSK are expected to come out on top against Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. as they head into the game with nothing to lose.

Gujarat Titans (GT) will be hoping to keep hold of the top spot on the points table when they take on a struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (May 15).

Gujarat Titans (GT) will be hoping to keep hold of the top spot on the points table when they take on a struggling Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (May 15). The two teams have had a contrasting journey in the season so far as GT have already qualified for the playoffs while CSK have been knocked out of the tournament. Gujarat Titans have enjoyed a magnificent run in their debut IPL campaign as they have won nine out of their 12 matches so far this season and have 18 points to their name as they look to finish inside the top two. GT have had a number of players stand up and deliver under pressure for the team over the course of the tournament. While the likes of Rahul Tewatia, David Miller and Rashid Khan have played some sensational knocks as finishers down the order, Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill have played brilliant knocks at the top. Their pace attack has also been firing all cylinders while captain Hardik Pandya has led from the front with the bat. Also Read: Shreyas Iyer issues clarification on 'CEO is involved in team selection' statement after KKR thrash SRH CSK, on the other hand, have had a season to forget as they are no more in the race for the playoffs. After a disastrous start under new skipper Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni took over the reins once again and led the defending champions to two wins in three games. However, their defeat against Mumbai Indians in their last game confirmed CSK's exit from the tournament. It was a disappointing performance from the CSK batting line-up as they were bundled out for a paltry 97 against MI. The bowlers produced a great fight but couldn't stop MI from handing the four-time champions their 8th defeat of the season. With just two games to go, CSK will be hoping to end the season on a high after a disappointing outing against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians in their last game. Also Read: 'Started to drink heavily': When Andrew Symonds opened up on his 'downhill slide' after Monkeygate scandal CSK vs GT, IPL 2022 today match prediction: CSK found their mojo soon after MS Dhoni took charge of the team this season. However, they were knocked out after a dismal show with the bat against MI. Nonetheless, CSK will have a lot to prove when they take on Gujarat Titans on Sunday. CSK are expected to come out on top against Hardik Pandya & Co. as they head into the game with nothing to lose.

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