Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni feels leaking runs in the Powerplay and at the death overs eventually put pressure on his team as CSK lost to Rajasthan Royals for the second time in IPL 2023 in Jaipur on Thursday. Dhoni, whose side was on a winning spree before this game, even praised RR’s opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a brilliant 77 and talked highly of young Matheesha Pathirana for his superb show with the ball in hand.&nbsp;

Rajasthan batted first, and the attacking pair of Jaiswal and Buttler made most of the conditions, hitting 86 for the first wicket, with most of the runs coming in the Powerplay overs – something MS Dhoni also addressed in the post-match presentation.&nbsp;

While Chennai made a comeback in the middle overs, picking up wickets and halting Rajasthan’s momentum, Dhurv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal put their foot on the gas and helped RR breach the 200-run-mark in Jaipur for the first time in IPL history.

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"It was quite a bit above par score. The reason was the first six overs, we gave away too many in the first six. At the same time, the wicket was best to bat on at that period. Then our bowlers bowled well in the middle overs but even when we were finishing, there were a few edges that went for boundaries and that actually kept adding to the score. If I just go through it, maybe there were at least five or six boundaries with edges and that had a very big impact on the score. I think they got a par-plus score and we were not able to get a good start in the first six overs," MS Dhoni said during the post-match presser.

CSK’s x-factor, Matheesha Pathirana, went for 48 runs in his four overs, including 33 from the two overs he bowled in death; however, Dhoni feels despite these numbers, the young Sri Lankan was right on top of his game and bowled well instead.&nbsp;

"You have to accept it because you don't look at the scorecard. What you are looking at is how the ball was delivered, where it was and where the boundary went. These things help you take better decisions and I felt his bowling was very good, it was not like he bowled badly. Yes, there will be a few deliveries where the batsmen will play the big shot but other than that I think the scorecard doesn't really reflect how well he bowled," the CSK captain added.

On the other hand, he also praised young left-handed Jaiswal, who played beautiful shots and kept the scoring rate above run-a-ball throughout his innings. MS added Yashasvi calculated the risks very well.

"Yashasvi batted really well, it was important to go after the bowlers, and I think he took calculated risks. It felt it was slightly easy with our bowlers because they had to assess as to what is a good length to bowl. As a captain, you can tell them initially that you want to be slightly on the shorter side," Dhoni said while praising young Jaiswal.

Meanwhile, despite Chennai losing to RR for the second time this season, they remain in the top three with five wins from eight matches. They will next take on Punjab Kings at home on Sunday.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni feels leaking runs in the Powerplay and at the death overs eventually put pressure on his team as CSK lost to Rajasthan Royals for the second time in IPL 2023 in Jaipur on Thursday.

Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni feels leaking runs in the Powerplay and at the death overs eventually put pressure on his team as CSK lost to Rajasthan Royals for the second time in IPL 2023 in Jaipur on Thursday. Dhoni, whose side was on a winning spree before this game, even praised RR’s opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, who scored a brilliant 77 and talked highly of young Matheesha Pathirana for his superb show with the ball in hand. Rajasthan batted first, and the attacking pair of Jaiswal and Buttler made most of the conditions, hitting 86 for the first wicket, with most of the runs coming in the Powerplay overs – something MS Dhoni also addressed in the post-match presentation. While Chennai made a comeback in the middle overs, picking up wickets and halting Rajasthan’s momentum, Dhurv Jurel and Devdutt Padikkal put their foot on the gas and helped RR breach the 200-run-mark in Jaipur for the first time in IPL history. ALSO READ: IPL 2023, Match 38: Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants - Match Preview and Result Prediction "It was quite a bit above par score. The reason was the first six overs, we gave away too many in the first six. At the same time, the wicket was best to bat on at that period. Then our bowlers bowled well in the middle overs but even when we were finishing, there were a few edges that went for boundaries and that actually kept adding to the score. If I just go through it, maybe there were at least five or six boundaries with edges and that had a very big impact on the score. I think they got a par-plus score and we were not able to get a good start in the first six overs," MS Dhoni said during the post-match presser. CSK’s x-factor, Matheesha Pathirana, went for 48 runs in his four overs, including 33 from the two overs he bowled in death; however, Dhoni feels despite these numbers, the young Sri Lankan was right on top of his game and bowled well instead. "You have to accept it because you don't look at the scorecard. What you are looking at is how the ball was delivered, where it was and where the boundary went. These things help you take better decisions and I felt his bowling was very good, it was not like he bowled badly. Yes, there will be a few deliveries where the batsmen will play the big shot but other than that I think the scorecard doesn't really reflect how well he bowled," the CSK captain added. On the other hand, he also praised young left-handed Jaiswal, who played beautiful shots and kept the scoring rate above run-a-ball throughout his innings. MS added Yashasvi calculated the risks very well. "Yashasvi batted really well, it was important to go after the bowlers, and I think he took calculated risks. It felt it was slightly easy with our bowlers because they had to assess as to what is a good length to bowl. As a captain, you can tell them initially that you want to be slightly on the shorter side," Dhoni said while praising young Jaiswal. Meanwhile, despite Chennai losing to RR for the second time this season, they remain in the top three with five wins from eight matches. They will next take on Punjab Kings at home on Sunday.

IPL 2023: MS Dhoni praises Yashasvi Jaiswal, Matheesha Pathirana; laments leaking runs in PP and death overs

Lucknow Super Giants were at their fluent best as they demolished Punjab Kings (PBKS), bowlers, all over the park to register the highest total of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign. Aided by the brilliant Marcus Stoinis (73 off 40), Kyle Mayers (54 off 24) and Nicholas Pooran (45 off 19), LSG showed no mercy on the opposition camp to register the second-highest total in IPL history.

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Put into bat first, LSG were at their fluent best as openers Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul (12) took the attack on PBKS as they put together an opening partnership of 41. Mayers scored the third-highest fifty in the IPL 2023 after it took only 20 balls for him which also saw him score 4 sixes and 7 fours. Mayers was hitting the ball all over the park as he took on Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Gurnoor Brar.

After Mayers was dismissed in the sixth over, it was Ayush Badoni (43 off 24) and Stoinis who took charge of the innings. They both put together an 89-run stand for the third wicket where Badoni scored 3 sixes and 3 fours. Stoinis also scored 5 sixes and 6 fours in his marathon innings that took LSG over 200.

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At the end of the innings, Pooran took over the initiative and look set to break the record for the highest total in IPL history. However, Pooran’s wicket in the 19th over saw LSG miss out on the total with Krunal Pandya (5 off 2) and Deepak Hooda (11 off 6) ending the innings at 257/5.

Arshdeep bowled with tight lines in the last over, he gave 11 runs but took the wicket of Pooran in 19.4 overs. Pooran scored 45 off just 19 balls with seven sixes and one six.

This was also the second time in the history of IPL that a team has scored 250 plus with Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) total of 263 still the highest in the competition’s history. RCB recorded the total on 23 April 2013 against Pune Warriors India.

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Lucknow Super Giants were at their fluent best as they demolished Punjab Kings (PBKS), bowlers, all over the park to register the highest total of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign.

Lucknow Super Giants were at their fluent best as they demolished Punjab Kings (PBKS), bowlers, all over the park to register the highest total of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign. Aided by the brilliant Marcus Stoinis (73 off 40), Kyle Mayers (54 off 24) and Nicholas Pooran (45 off 19), LSG showed no mercy on the opposition camp to register the second-highest total in IPL history. Innings Break! 72 from Stoinis 54 from Mayers 45 from Pooran 43 from Badoni@LucknowIPL put up a mammoth total of 257/5 on the board. Scorecard - https://t.co/6If1I4omN0 #TATAIPL #PBKSvLSG #IPL2023 pic.twitter.com/gA9r66lddP — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 28, 2023 × Put into bat first, LSG were at their fluent best as openers Kyle Mayers and KL Rahul (12) took the attack on PBKS as they put together an opening partnership of 41. Mayers scored the third-highest fifty in the IPL 2023 after it took only 20 balls for him which also saw him score 4 sixes and 7 fours. Mayers was hitting the ball all over the park as he took on Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada and Gurnoor Brar. After Mayers was dismissed in the sixth over, it was Ayush Badoni (43 off 24) and Stoinis who took charge of the innings. They both put together an 89-run stand for the third wicket where Badoni scored 3 sixes and 3 fours. Stoinis also scored 5 sixes and 6 fours in his marathon innings that took LSG over 200. ALSO READ | 'None have spoken up': Vinesh Phogat launches scathing attack on Indian cricketers amid wrestlers vs WFI row At the end of the innings, Pooran took over the initiative and look set to break the record for the highest total in IPL history. However, Pooran’s wicket in the 19th over saw LSG miss out on the total with Krunal Pandya (5 off 2) and Deepak Hooda (11 off 6) ending the innings at 257/5. Arshdeep bowled with tight lines in the last over, he gave 11 runs but took the wicket of Pooran in 19.4 overs. Pooran scored 45 off just 19 balls with seven sixes and one six. This was also the second time in the history of IPL that a team has scored 250 plus with Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) total of 263 still the highest in the competition’s history. RCB recorded the total on 23 April 2013 against Pune Warriors India. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: LSG batters demolish PBKS in Mohali with 257/5; miss out on record total

Punjab Kings will host Lucknow Super Giants in Match 38 of IPL 2023 in Mohali on Friday. With eight points each in seven games played, both teams are strangling in the mid-table and are yet to prove their mettle this season.

Punjab Kings will host Lucknow Super Giants in Match 38 of IPL 2023 in Mohali on Friday. With eight points each in seven games played, both teams are strangling in the mid-table and are yet to prove their mettle this season. While Punjab are entering this game on the back of a close win over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede, Lucknow had a forgetful night at home against Gujarat Titans after losing the game from a winning position. High on confidence following the win over Rohit's Mumbai, Punjab will like to carry the momentum into the second half of the tournament. Arshdeep’s two searing Yorkers in the final over versus MI made headlines for breaking the middle stumps on two successive deliveries, as his exploits with both new and a relative order ball have made him a bowler to look out for, for any side. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: RR league double CSK with emphatic 32-run win; Jaiswal, Jurel star for hosts While the stand-in captain in Shikhar Dhawan’s absence, Sam Curran, has fared well with both bat and ball too, the onus will fall on remaining overseas stars - Liam Livingstone and seamer Nathan Ellis to come good against LSG. However, Punjab has struggled to get going in the Powerplay since the time Dhawan got ruled out, with new players finding it tough to mint gaps and score at a superior rate. Since the franchise hasn’t provided any update on the injury status of both Dhawan and Kagiso Rabada, it’s fair to assume both will sit out from tonight’s clash too. On the other hand, Lucknow will have to put in hard yards and snub the demons of the last game to reign supreme in this contest. Contrary to how they are going about their game plan so far, it’s time they bring in Quinton de Kock in the top order to accelerate things. Also, with KL Rahul’s history of scoring the fastest fifty at this venue in the past, he would fancy his chances of overturning fortunes again. Meanwhile, LSG’s bowling has been good and consistent, and that is where they take the points home. Result Prediction – Despite Punjab playing at home and having some momentum on their side, LSG is likely to spoil their winning spree and will walk out as favourites today. Predicted XIs of both teams – PBKS - Atharva Taide, Matthew Short, Harpreet Singh Bhatia, Liam Livingstone, Sam Curran (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Shahrukh Khan, Harpreet Brar, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh LSG - KL Rahul (c), Kyle Mayers/Quinton de Kock, Deepak Hooda, Marcus Stoinis, Krunal Pandya, Nicholas Pooran (wk), Ayush Badoni, Naveen-ul-Haq, Shivam Mavi, Ravi Bishnoi, Avesh Khan

IPL 2023, Match 38: Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants - Match Preview and Result Prediction

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition on Thursday (April 27). The four-time winners' three-match winning streak came to an end as they lost to Sanju Samson's RR by 32 runs in a high-scoring clash at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur. RR opted to bat first and rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 77, Dhruv Jurel's quickfire 34 (15) and Devdutt Padikkal's 27* (13) to post 202 for 5. In reply, Chennai only managed 170 for 6 to lose by a convincing margin.

To the dismay of several Dhoni fans in the stadium, the CSK captain didn't come out to bat during his side's steep run-chase. Usually batting at No. 8 this season, the 41-year-old was expected to come out in the middle when CSK were reduced to 124 for 5 in 14.5 overs. While Shivam Dube (who top-scored with a 33-ball 52) kept Chennai in the hunt, Ravindra Jadeja and he couldn't find the ropes during the end overs as the required run-rate went past 15. Had Dhoni been there, he may have got CSK closer to the target -- as he did during the earlier face-off between both sides this season -- but the captain remained at the dugout in his side's chase.

Former Australia pacer Shaun Tait reacted to CSK's loss and Dhoni not coming out to bat. "Watching MS (Dhoni) sit on the boundaries when they need sixes... I was like, 'can someone get out?'"&nbsp;Tait said after the game on&nbsp;ESPNCricinfo.

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India's former wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta also echoed Tait's sentiments and said, “There's this fear factor when MS is batting. No matter whether he's (on) 40 or 50, no matter how good a bowler you are, you'd still be thinking, 'it's MS who's batting there'."

He added, "It (target) was quite a bit above par. The reason was the first six overs, gave too many runs, but at the same time the pitch was best to bat on at that time. Even when they were finishing the edges kept going for boundaries. They got par+ score and we were not able to stop the runs."

CSK slipped to the third spot in the points table as RR went on top after their comprehensive win. The Yellow Army will now host Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday afternoon (April 30).

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition on Thursday (April 27). The four-time winners' three-match winning streak came to an end as they lost to Sanju Samson's RR by 32 runs in a high-scoring clash at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) faced Rajasthan Royals (RR) in match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition on Thursday (April 27). The four-time winners' three-match winning streak came to an end as they lost to Sanju Samson's RR by 32 runs in a high-scoring clash at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur. RR opted to bat first and rode on Yashasvi Jaiswal's 77, Dhruv Jurel's quickfire 34 (15) and Devdutt Padikkal's 27* (13) to post 202 for 5. In reply, Chennai only managed 170 for 6 to lose by a convincing margin. To the dismay of several Dhoni fans in the stadium, the CSK captain didn't come out to bat during his side's steep run-chase. Usually batting at No. 8 this season, the 41-year-old was expected to come out in the middle when CSK were reduced to 124 for 5 in 14.5 overs. While Shivam Dube (who top-scored with a 33-ball 52) kept Chennai in the hunt, Ravindra Jadeja and he couldn't find the ropes during the end overs as the required run-rate went past 15. Had Dhoni been there, he may have got CSK closer to the target -- as he did during the earlier face-off between both sides this season -- but the captain remained at the dugout in his side's chase. Former Australia pacer Shaun Tait reacted to CSK's loss and Dhoni not coming out to bat. "Watching MS (Dhoni) sit on the boundaries when they need sixes... I was like, 'can someone get out?'" Tait said after the game on ESPNCricinfo. Also Read: Expected Virat Kohli to lead Team India in 2022 Birmingham Test in Rohit Sharma's absence: Ravi Shastri India's former wicketkeeper-batter Deep Dasgupta also echoed Tait's sentiments and said, “There's this fear factor when MS is batting. No matter whether he's (on) 40 or 50, no matter how good a bowler you are, you'd still be thinking, 'it's MS who's batting there'." He added, "It (target) was quite a bit above par. The reason was the first six overs, gave too many runs, but at the same time the pitch was best to bat on at that time. Even when they were finishing the edges kept going for boundaries. They got par+ score and we were not able to stop the runs." CSK slipped to the third spot in the points table as RR went on top after their comprehensive win. The Yellow Army will now host Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday afternoon (April 30).

IPL 2023: 'Watching MS Dhoni sit there when they need sixes...' - Ex-Aus pacer reacts to CSK's loss vs RR

Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals has come up with a strict code of conduct guidelines for its players after a cricketer from the franchise misbehaved with a woman at a party, as per reports.

The code of conduct was issued after DC's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. The incident of misbehaviour with the woman happened a few days before the win at a franchise party. But there are no details of the incident or mention of it in the code of conduct. The advisory also adds that fines and termination of contracts will be the punishments for breach of any kind. It has been done to protect the side's image.

Currently, DC is at the bottom position in the IPL 2023 points table. They have a total of four points after two wins and five losses in seven games. They will again take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Delhi on April 29.

Delhi endured a tough start to the IPL season having lost their opening five matches under the captaincy of David Warner. The side has now recovered well and have registered back-to-back wins to keep their hopes of a Playoff place alive. DC in seven matches have four points and are just four points adrift of fourth placed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

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While the name of the player was not revealed, the team will now look to the SRH game on Saturday with the big battle at the bottom of the league. A win for DC will see them get lifted from the basement of the IPL standings while a defeat at home could see their hopes of making the top take huge dents.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Delhi Capitals has come up with a strict code of conduct guidelines for its players after a cricketer from the franchise misbehaved with a woman at a party, as per reports. The code of conduct was issued after DC's win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday. The incident of misbehaviour with the woman happened a few days before the win at a franchise party. But there are no details of the incident or mention of it in the code of conduct. The advisory also adds that fines and termination of contracts will be the punishments for breach of any kind. It has been done to protect the side's image. Currently, DC is at the bottom position in the IPL 2023 points table. They have a total of four points after two wins and five losses in seven games. They will again take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Delhi on April 29. Delhi endured a tough start to the IPL season having lost their opening five matches under the captaincy of David Warner. The side has now recovered well and have registered back-to-back wins to keep their hopes of a Playoff place alive. DC in seven matches have four points and are just four points adrift of fourth placed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). ALSO READ | 'None have spoken up': Vinesh Phogat launches scathing attack on Indian cricketers amid wrestlers vs WFI row If they can register another win they will go within two points of RCB and stand a chance to make the Playoffs. They will next take on Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi before they travel to Chennai to play Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. While the name of the player was not revealed, the team will now look to the SRH game on Saturday with the big battle at the bottom of the league. A win for DC will see them get lifted from the basement of the IPL standings while a defeat at home could see their hopes of making the top take huge dents. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Like all good things come to an end, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s tenure as a Chennai Super Kings captain and player will meet a similar fate too. But when? Well, no one really knows, especially with MS, who is not vocal about his plans going ahead.

Like all good things come to an end, Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s tenure as a Chennai Super Kings captain and player will meet a similar fate too. But when? Well, no one really knows, especially with MS, who is not vocal about his plans going ahead. However, with what he has said in the post-match pressers lately, he’s probably hinted about hanging his boots from cricket as a player after the end of this season. The Indian Premier League has benefited from plenty of stars from across the world, but it’s fair to say none bring the crowd and the craze to the stadium the way MS does. Barring his accolades that makes him perhaps the greatest-ever captain in the tournament’s history, Dhoni’s persona and how ecstatic everyone becomes by just having a glimpse of him is seen during CSK’s training sessions at Chepauk, where people gather in thousands, leaving aside whatever they are doing to come and watch him train. ALSO READ: Explained – Why India should look beyond Jasprit Bumrah for 2023 World Cup It’s hard to figure out or comment on what the fans will miss the most when Dhoni says goodbye to this tournament and cricket – MS Dhoni - the batter, or MS Dhoni - the captain. MS Dhoni - the batter, was lethal, as dangerous a lower-order batter and a finisher like none other, but as time would have it, he’s a pale shadow of that player now. Never mind, he had cracked the code of taking the games deep and finishing on his terms, and even today, he holds that charisma to do that. MS Dhoni - the captain, is for eternity! Barely anyone comes close to him as a leader in this tournament. He has the sharpest mind, the quickest hands in the east, an eye for every moment, and above all - a gut that never lets him down. CSK, for as many as 13 years, has blossomed under his guidance; plenty of players, irrespective of for which team they play for, make sure they are listening to what he says and pick his brain. Such things are beyond every word, every learning curve and anything this game has to offer. Life beyond MS Dhoni in IPL will hit different! So, looking at the bigger picture now, when MS Dhoni leaves, who succeeds him as the CSK captain? Ben Stokes, Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja or someone else? Let’s have a look – Ben Stokes as CSK’s captain It looks like the most viable option for all obvious reasons. Stokes is England’s Test captain, and the best modern-day all-rounder. Under Brendon McCullum, who also once was part of MS Dhoni’s CSK, Stokes had led England to great heights and has shown hunger for more success. His cricketing knowledge, his game sense, much like MS - his gut, everything seems to align. Having played under Dhoni at the Rising Pune Supergiant (RPS), and now at Chennai, Stokes understands the dressing room atmosphere and how things go about in this dugout. Also, considering the passing the baton to Stokes would be a smooth process, the top bosses and, of course MS himself wouldn’t mind Ben to be the next CSK captain. However, there is one obstacle – Stokes’ history with injuries and commitment to international schedule could spoil the plan. So, it’s about time before these issues get addressed and a new captain is named. Ajinkya Rahane as CSK’s captain Surprise, surprise! Yes, you read it right, Ajinkya Rahane as CSK’s captain when Dhoni retires. Why not? Rahane is a calm cricketer; he lets his mind and game speak for him, he surely has the brain of a leader – for what he achieved for India against Australia in the famous 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar series, where he led his team to an improbable series win – the biggest of that came at the Gabba. For an outsider, Rahane was just a random buy at the 2022 IPL auction, and he wasn’t even considered to be playing, let alone being considered as MS Dhoni’s successor at CSK. Then, life happened! Dhoni not only made him play, but also gave him the liberty to unleash himself, and when Rahane did what his captain said, he took IPL 2023 by storm. It is what confidence does to a human being. With this going forward, and keeping in mind several other factors, including the rule of four foreign players in the XI, picking an Indian player to lead the side would at least solve this worry. ALSO READ: Explained: What future holds for Chennai Super Kings after Dhoni? Who will take forward his legacy? Who else? Who else? Chennai tried Ravindra Jadeja, and it didn’t work but going by the experience, he’s most likely to be a backup option. Ruturaj Gaikwad? He could be tried, but has no credentials as such to push for a case; but again, who knows, no one knew MS could turn into a super-hero captain, but here he is!

EXPLAINED - Ben Stokes or Ajinkya Rahane? Who succeeds MS Dhoni as CSK captain after his IPL retirement

Gujarat Titans (GT) are going strong in the IPL 2023 edition. After the end of half of their league games, the defending champions have five wins from seven games and occupy the second spot in the points table following their 55-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at home on Tuesday (April 25). So far, the likes of Shubman Gill, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Sudharsan, Md Shami, Rashid Khan, etc. have done well with some contributions from others as well.

Yash Dayal, one of their top performers in IPL 2022 campaign where he ended with 11 scalps in nine games, has been out of the playing XI ever since Rinku Singh slammed him for five successive sixes in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s stunning win over Gujarat early this season. Requiring 29 off the last six balls in pursuit of 205, Rinku smashed five straight sixes off Yash to dent the pacer's confidence. Since then, he has lost his place in the playing XI and captain Hardik revealed that he is not doing well, with his return unlikely in the remainder of the season.

“I can’t confirm that (on his chances of Yash Dayal playing again this season)," Hardik said when enquired about Dayal, after GT-MI tie, on Star Sports. "He fell ill and lost 7-8 kilos after that match. There was a spread of viral infection during that period and also due to the pressure he had faced, his condition is presently not good enough to take the field. Someone’s loss is someone’s gain at the end of the day. It is going to take a long time before we see him on the field,” Hardik added.

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Yash ended with match figures of 4-0-69-0 during GT's loss versus KKR. He will hope to recover from illness at the earliest and stage a comeback in the business end of the ongoing tournament. At present, Gujarat have quite a lot of boxes ticked and look set to enter the playoffs. Nonetheless, they will need to retain the winning momentum in the second half of the league.&nbsp;

GT will next face the KKR franchise at the&nbsp;Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 29 (Saturday).

Gujarat Titans (GT) are going strong in the IPL 2023 edition. After the end of half of their league games, the defending champions have five wins from seven games and occupy the second spot in the points table following their 55-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at home on Tuesday (April 25).

Gujarat Titans (GT) are going strong in the IPL 2023 edition. After the end of half of their league games, the defending champions have five wins from seven games and occupy the second spot in the points table following their 55-run win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at home on Tuesday (April 25). So far, the likes of Shubman Gill, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Sai Sudharsan, Md Shami, Rashid Khan, etc. have done well with some contributions from others as well. Yash Dayal, one of their top performers in IPL 2022 campaign where he ended with 11 scalps in nine games, has been out of the playing XI ever since Rinku Singh slammed him for five successive sixes in Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)'s stunning win over Gujarat early this season. Requiring 29 off the last six balls in pursuit of 205, Rinku smashed five straight sixes off Yash to dent the pacer's confidence. Since then, he has lost his place in the playing XI and captain Hardik revealed that he is not doing well, with his return unlikely in the remainder of the season. “I can’t confirm that (on his chances of Yash Dayal playing again this season)," Hardik said when enquired about Dayal, after GT-MI tie, on Star Sports. "He fell ill and lost 7-8 kilos after that match. There was a spread of viral infection during that period and also due to the pressure he had faced, his condition is presently not good enough to take the field. Someone’s loss is someone’s gain at the end of the day. It is going to take a long time before we see him on the field,” Hardik added. Also Read: IPL 2023: All-round KKR end four-match losing streak with 21-run win over Virat Kohli's RCB Yash ended with match figures of 4-0-69-0 during GT's loss versus KKR. He will hope to recover from illness at the earliest and stage a comeback in the business end of the ongoing tournament. At present, Gujarat have quite a lot of boxes ticked and look set to enter the playoffs. Nonetheless, they will need to retain the winning momentum in the second half of the league. GT will next face the KKR franchise at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 29 (Saturday).

Yash lost 7-8 kilos after Rinku's onslaught, reveals Hardik Pandya; GT pacer's return unlikely in IPL 2023

In a big blow to SunRisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2023 campaign, their star all-rounder Washington Sundar is ruled out of the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury, SRH updated on its social media handles on Thursday. The young all-rounder, who went wicket-less in the first half of the tournament, returned with three for 24 in the side’s latest fixture against Delhi Capitals at home.&nbsp;

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A promising youngster, Sundar, has had a history of injuries. Remembered for weathering the storm against the mighty Aussies in that famous Gabba win in 2021, Sundar played a blinder against England in the Ahmedabad Test a month later but missed the majority of action that year following a finger injury for his County side at Chester le Street. It led to him missing the away England Test series, the second half of the IPL 2021 and the T20 World Cup in the UAE.

Even last year, after picking up a hamstring injury in February, Sundar missed the home Windies series and didn’t appear for SRH for the initial stage of IPL 2022 due to a hand injury. Later, during the Royal London One-Day Cup game for Lancashire, he landed on his left shoulder heavily and picked up another injury that saw him skipping the upcoming Zimbabwe series.

Meanwhile, Sundar’s SRH is reeling at the ninth spot on the points table with two wins and five losses.&nbsp;

The side will next face Delhi Capitals in an away clash on Saturday, April 29th.

In a big blow to SunRisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2023 campaign, their star all-rounder Washington Sundar is ruled out of the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury, SRH updated on its social media handles on Thursday.

In a big blow to SunRisers Hyderabad’s IPL 2023 campaign, their star all-rounder Washington Sundar is ruled out of the remainder of the season with a hamstring injury, SRH updated on its social media handles on Thursday. The young all-rounder, who went wicket-less in the first half of the tournament, returned with three for 24 in the side’s latest fixture against Delhi Capitals at home. 🚨 INJURY UPDATE 🚨 Washington Sundar has been ruled out of the IPL 2023 due to a hamstring injury. Speedy recovery, Washi 🧡 pic.twitter.com/P82b0d2uY3 — SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) April 27, 2023 × With Sundar being a vital cog for SRH for what he brings to the table, his absence will hurt the Orange Army, which is yet to find momentum this season despite odd wins. The left-handed batter scored 60 runs in seven games, including remaining not out on 24 in a close chase in the previous match, hitting three boundaries. ALSO READ: Is IPL asking foreign players to quit international cricket and play franchise-based T20 leagues? A promising youngster, Sundar, has had a history of injuries. Remembered for weathering the storm against the mighty Aussies in that famous Gabba win in 2021, Sundar played a blinder against England in the Ahmedabad Test a month later but missed the majority of action that year following a finger injury for his County side at Chester le Street. It led to him missing the away England Test series, the second half of the IPL 2021 and the T20 World Cup in the UAE. Even last year, after picking up a hamstring injury in February, Sundar missed the home Windies series and didn’t appear for SRH for the initial stage of IPL 2022 due to a hand injury. Later, during the Royal London One-Day Cup game for Lancashire, he landed on his left shoulder heavily and picked up another injury that saw him skipping the upcoming Zimbabwe series. Meanwhile, Sundar’s SRH is reeling at the ninth spot on the points table with two wins and five losses. The side will next face Delhi Capitals in an away clash on Saturday, April 29th.

IPL 2023: SRH’s Washington Sundar ruled out for remainder of season with a hamstring injury

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are back to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they did a league double over Chennai Super Kings by beating them both home and away. With match-winning knocks from Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR put 202/5 on the board before restricting CSK to 170 to win the contest by 32 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Thursday.

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<h2>CSK fall short</h2>

Asked to chase 203, CSK made a good start with Ruturaj Gaikwad as he and Devon Conway took the matters against RR bowling in the powerplays. Gaikwad was the attacking from the duo as he scored 47 off 29 while Conway (8) was shown the doors by Adam Zampa on the final ball of the powerplay. Ajinkya Rahane (15) soon followed and was not in good touch on the night and could not replicate his form.

Shivam Dube then led the charge once Gaikwad was dismissed on 47, while the likes of Ambati Rayudu (0) and Moeen Ali (23) failed to make the desired impact. With wickets falling at regular intervals, CSK were restricted to 170/6 in the 20 overs and were short of the target by 32 runs.

For RR Adam Zampa scalped three while Ravichandran Ashwin had two wickets to his name with Kuldip Yadav ending with a wicket as well.

<h2>Jaiswal leads the RR charge</h2>

After electing to bat first, RR was off to a great start. Jaiswal hit three boundaries in the first over to provide a classy start to the Royals. For the most part of the partnership, Jaiswal acted as an aggressor while Jos Buttler played as an anchor. Akash Singh leaked runs in the third over, he was hit for three fours and a six by Jaiswal.

With help of a four from Devudutt Padikkal, RR reached the 150-run mark in 16.3 overs.

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Dhruv Jurel hit Deshpande for two fours and a six, the 19th over gave away 16 runs. He and Padikkal were building a solid partnership for RR.

Jurel was ran out for 34 off 15 balls. His knock consists of three fours and two sixes. RR is 194/5 in 19.4 overs.

RR ended their innings at 202/5, with Padikkal (23*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (1*) unbeaten.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) are back to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they did a league double over Chennai Super Kings by beating them both home and away.

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are back to winning ways in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as they did a league double over Chennai Super Kings by beating them both home and away. With match-winning knocks from Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal, RR put 202/5 on the board before restricting CSK to 170 to win the contest by 32 runs at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here on Thursday. First win of the season at SMS! 💗 pic.twitter.com/d0ft8Jy8YG — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 27, 2023 × CSK fall short Asked to chase 203, CSK made a good start with Ruturaj Gaikwad as he and Devon Conway took the matters against RR bowling in the powerplays. Gaikwad was the attacking from the duo as he scored 47 off 29 while Conway (8) was shown the doors by Adam Zampa on the final ball of the powerplay. Ajinkya Rahane (15) soon followed and was not in good touch on the night and could not replicate his form. Shivam Dube then led the charge once Gaikwad was dismissed on 47, while the likes of Ambati Rayudu (0) and Moeen Ali (23) failed to make the desired impact. With wickets falling at regular intervals, CSK were restricted to 170/6 in the 20 overs and were short of the target by 32 runs. For RR Adam Zampa scalped three while Ravichandran Ashwin had two wickets to his name with Kuldip Yadav ending with a wicket as well. Jaiswal leads the RR charge After electing to bat first, RR was off to a great start. Jaiswal hit three boundaries in the first over to provide a classy start to the Royals. For the most part of the partnership, Jaiswal acted as an aggressor while Jos Buttler played as an anchor. Akash Singh leaked runs in the third over, he was hit for three fours and a six by Jaiswal. With help of a four from Devudutt Padikkal, RR reached the 150-run mark in 16.3 overs. ALSO READ | BCCI reveals Annual Player Retainership for women's team, Harmanpreet, Mandhana retain Grade A category Dhruv Jurel hit Deshpande for two fours and a six, the 19th over gave away 16 runs. He and Padikkal were building a solid partnership for RR. Jurel was ran out for 34 off 15 balls. His knock consists of three fours and two sixes. RR is 194/5 in 19.4 overs. RR ended their innings at 202/5, with Padikkal (23*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (1*) unbeaten. CSK will next take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Sunday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai while they continue their pursuit of a top four finish in the IPL. They will also have LSG in their first match of May as the race heats up for a place in the top four. On the horizon, RR will take on Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday while they will host Gujarat Titans (GT) in the first week of May. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: RR league double CSK with emphatic 32-run win; Jaiswal, Jurel star for hosts

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen in sublime form on Thursday, April 27 as he ran riot with a well-made 77 against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing for the second time this season both RR and CSK turned up for the contest while Jaiswal was seen in great nick with his well-made 77 off just 43 deliveries. Having scored some important runs in the IPL, his innings steered the side to 202/5 with Dhruv Jurel applying the finishing touches as they try to do a double over the four-time champions.

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<h2>Jaiswal on the march</h2>

Having opted to bat first, Jaiswal did not let his captain own as he started with a commanding approach. He and Jos Buttler stitched an 86-run stand for the first wicket and were instrumental in creating the foundation of the RR innings. While Buttler was dismissed for 27, Jaiswal continued the onslaught that saw him score 8 fours and 4 sixes.

He was striking a strike rate of almost 180 as it also paved the way for him to enter the top five of the Orange Cap standings. He now has 304 runs in eight matches which contain three fifties and has been striking at a good rate.

At the end of 10 overs, RR is 100/1 with Jaiswal (61*) and Samson (5*) unbeaten at the crease.

As skipper Sanju Samson and Yashasvi threatened to build a huge partnership, Tushar Deshpande brought back CSK into the game. He first dismissed Sanju for a run-a-ball 17 after Ruturaj Gaikwad took a catch at long-on. In the next four balls, he also dismissed Yashasvi for a well-made 77 off 43 balls. His knock was laced with eight fours and four sixes. RR was at 132/3 in 13.5 overs.

At the end of 15 overs, RR was at 139/3, with Shimron Hetmyer (8*) and Dhruv Jurel (2*) unbeaten at the crease.

RR lost their finisher Shimron Hetmyer for 8 runs after he is clean bowled by Maheesh Theekshana while attempting to cut. RR is 146/4 in 16.1 overs.

With the help of a four from Devudutt Padikkal, RR reached the 150-run mark in 16.3 overs.

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Dhruv Jurel hit Deshpande for two fours and a six, the 19th over gave away 16 runs. He and Padikkal were building a solid partnership for RR.

Jurel was run out for 34 off 15 balls. His knock consists of three fours and two sixes. RR is 194/5 in 19.4 overs.

RR ended their innings at 202/5, with Padikkal (23*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (1*) unbeaten.

Deshpande was the pick of the bowlers for CSK, taking 2/42 in four overs. Theekshana, Jadeja took a scalp each.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen in sublime form on Thursday, April 27 as he ran riot with a well-made 77 against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rajasthan Royals (RR) opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was seen in sublime form on Thursday, April 27 as he ran riot with a well-made 77 against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Playing for the second time this season both RR and CSK turned up for the contest while Jaiswal was seen in great nick with his well-made 77 off just 43 deliveries. Having scored some important runs in the IPL, his innings steered the side to 202/5 with Dhruv Jurel applying the finishing touches as they try to do a double over the four-time champions. Enjoying this, SMS? 😍 pic.twitter.com/6XDer7dIPi — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 27, 2023 × Jaiswal on the march Having opted to bat first, Jaiswal did not let his captain own as he started with a commanding approach. He and Jos Buttler stitched an 86-run stand for the first wicket and were instrumental in creating the foundation of the RR innings. While Buttler was dismissed for 27, Jaiswal continued the onslaught that saw him score 8 fours and 4 sixes. He was striking a strike rate of almost 180 as it also paved the way for him to enter the top five of the Orange Cap standings. He now has 304 runs in eight matches which contain three fifties and has been striking at a good rate. At the end of 10 overs, RR is 100/1 with Jaiswal (61*) and Samson (5*) unbeaten at the crease. As skipper Sanju Samson and Yashasvi threatened to build a huge partnership, Tushar Deshpande brought back CSK into the game. He first dismissed Sanju for a run-a-ball 17 after Ruturaj Gaikwad took a catch at long-on. In the next four balls, he also dismissed Yashasvi for a well-made 77 off 43 balls. His knock was laced with eight fours and four sixes. RR was at 132/3 in 13.5 overs. At the end of 15 overs, RR was at 139/3, with Shimron Hetmyer (8*) and Dhruv Jurel (2*) unbeaten at the crease. RR lost their finisher Shimron Hetmyer for 8 runs after he is clean bowled by Maheesh Theekshana while attempting to cut. RR is 146/4 in 16.1 overs. With the help of a four from Devudutt Padikkal, RR reached the 150-run mark in 16.3 overs. ALSO READ | BCCI reveals Annual Player Retainership for women's team, Harmanpreet, Mandhana retain Grade A category Dhruv Jurel hit Deshpande for two fours and a six, the 19th over gave away 16 runs. He and Padikkal were building a solid partnership for RR. Jurel was run out for 34 off 15 balls. His knock consists of three fours and two sixes. RR is 194/5 in 19.4 overs. RR ended their innings at 202/5, with Padikkal (23*) and Ravichandran Ashwin (1*) unbeaten. Deshpande was the pick of the bowlers for CSK, taking 2/42 in four overs. Theekshana, Jadeja took a scalp each. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: Yashasvi Jaiswal runs riot in Pink City with quickfire fifty against MS Dhoni's CSK

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are back taking on each other in IPL 2023. After Sandeep Sharma’s heroics against ‘the finisher’ MS Dhoni in the last over at Chepauk, both teams will face off for round 2 at RR’s home ground in Jaipur on Thursday night.

Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings are back taking on each other in IPL 2023. After Sandeep Sharma’s heroics against ‘the finisher’ MS Dhoni in the last over at Chepauk, both teams will face off for round 2 at RR’s home ground in Jaipur on Thursday night. While CSK is on a rampage, having won their last three matches, Rajasthan has struggled to get going following a decent start to the tournament. This clash promises to bring excitement, tension, agony and joy to the table for fans from both sections. All eyes will again be on CSK’s top order that has taken this season by storm – particularly Ajinkya Rahane, who after a couple of blistering knocks, got recalled to India’s squad for the WTC final recently. Other than him, the attacking opening pair of Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad will pose a threat to RR’s bowling, while Shivam Dube would like to continue his purple patch in the middle overs. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: All-round KKR end four-match losing streak with 21-run win over Virat Kohli's RCB With Ravindra Jadeja and Dhoni there to take care of proceedings in the lower order, Chennai’s batting looks sorted. In the bowling department, the under-experienced line-up has delivered so far, and with the momentum on their side, they are likely to stand tall in this away clash as well. On the other hand, the home team has had their struggles following two famous wins over CSK and Gujarat Titans, respectively. They have since failed to chase down two totals, once against Lucknow Super Giants and then versus RCB. Moreover, Jos Buttler’s two ducks in the past three innings have mounted some worry for them. While captain Sanju Samson and Shimron Hetmyer have delivered with the bat, not consistently though, the pair will have eyeballs on them against CSK tonight. Change in the lower order hasn’t done much good to the side, however, with bowling clicking on almost all occasions, Rajasthan will find comfort in taking on Chennai's high-flying top-order. Result Prediction Given CSK’s winning spree and how MS Dhoni has managed the side, against RR tonight, they will walk in as favourites. Both teams predicted XIs - Rajasthan Royals - Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson (c/wk), Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, R Ashwin, Sandeep Sharma Adam Zampa, Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Akash Singh

IPL 2023, Match 37: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings - Match preview and result prediction

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are at the top of the points table at the halfway mark of the IPL 2023 edition. The Yellow Army, who finished at the ninth position in IPL 2022, have found their rhythm and have won five out of their seven games. Hence, Harbhajan Singh -- former Indian and CSK off-spinner -- lavished huge praise on Dhoni's leadership and decoded the reason behind his staggering success as captain.

Under Dhoni, CSK have won the IPL championship on four occasions (in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021), ended as the runners-up in five seasons (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019) and have reached the playoffs for a record 11 times. Thus, Bhajji lauded Dhoni as captain and revealed that he backs players to the hilt, which is a reasno for the franchise's success and envious record.

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Speaking to Star Sports, ahead of CSK's away game versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (April 27), Harbhajan said, "The winning mantra of MS Dhoni is that he backs the player at his best and favoured batting position. Dhoni backs the players to the hilt and that is the reason why CSK is a champion team. He doesn't deviate from his game plan frequently or after every match. The players need to have that belief and faith in the management and captain. Only then they perform and MS and CSK team management understands it."

Dhoni's CSK have had injury concerns with the likes of Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar, Sisanda Magala, etc. being on the bench. However, Dhoni-led team management have backed their available resources and got performances from the likes of inexperienced Akash Singh,&nbsp;inconsistent campaigners such as Tushar Deshpande and Shivam Dube and&nbsp;veterans Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja (who had a dismal run in 2022) and Moeen Ali.

Even Dhoni has struck at&nbsp;196.77, scoring 61 runs off 31 balls faced so far. CSK will take on RR on Thursday evening and aim to strengthen their position at the top with another win.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are at the top of the points table at the halfway mark of the IPL 2023 edition. The Yellow Army, who finished at the ninth position in IPL 2022, have found their rhythm and have won five out of their seven games.

MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are at the top of the points table at the halfway mark of the IPL 2023 edition. The Yellow Army, who finished at the ninth position in IPL 2022, have found their rhythm and have won five out of their seven games. Hence, Harbhajan Singh -- former Indian and CSK off-spinner -- lavished huge praise on Dhoni's leadership and decoded the reason behind his staggering success as captain. Under Dhoni, CSK have won the IPL championship on four occasions (in 2010, 2011, 2018 and 2021), ended as the runners-up in five seasons (2008, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2019) and have reached the playoffs for a record 11 times. Thus, Bhajji lauded Dhoni as captain and revealed that he backs players to the hilt, which is a reasno for the franchise's success and envious record. Also Read: When MS Dhoni lost his cool, invaded ground over controversial no-ball call in RR-CSK IPL 2019 tie Speaking to Star Sports, ahead of CSK's away game versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) on Thursday (April 27), Harbhajan said, "The winning mantra of MS Dhoni is that he backs the player at his best and favoured batting position. Dhoni backs the players to the hilt and that is the reason why CSK is a champion team. He doesn't deviate from his game plan frequently or after every match. The players need to have that belief and faith in the management and captain. Only then they perform and MS and CSK team management understands it." Dhoni's CSK have had injury concerns with the likes of Ben Stokes, Deepak Chahar, Sisanda Magala, etc. being on the bench. However, Dhoni-led team management have backed their available resources and got performances from the likes of inexperienced Akash Singh, inconsistent campaigners such as Tushar Deshpande and Shivam Dube and veterans Ajinkya Rahane, Ravindra Jadeja (who had a dismal run in 2022) and Moeen Ali. Even Dhoni has struck at 196.77, scoring 61 runs off 31 balls faced so far. CSK will take on RR on Thursday evening and aim to strengthen their position at the top with another win.

IPL 2023: 'The winning mantra of MS Dhoni is....' - Harbhajan Singh decodes CSK captain's success

RR vs MI Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Rajasthan Royals will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 37 of the IPL season 2023 on Thursday, April 27. The clash will take place at the home ground of Rajasthan, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Rajasthan has won out of seven matches this season and is in third spot in the points table. They have lost the last two matches and will be looking to return to the winning path.&nbsp;

Chennai, on the other hand, has won five out of seven matches this season and are placed in the first position in the points table. They scored the highest total of this season against Kolkata Knight Riders in the last match. They scored 235 runs for the loss of four wickets while opting to bat first.&nbsp;

Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head:

<h2>RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL</h2>

Both teams have played a total of 27 IPL matches with each other. CSK has won 15 matches while RR has won the remaining 12 matches. In the last five matches, RR has the upper hand with four matches compared to CSK’s one victory.&nbsp;

Matches played: 27

Matches won by Rajasthan Royals: 12

Matches won by Mumbai Indians: 15

<h2>RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Pitch report</h2>

It will be the second game of the season in Jaipur. In the first game here between LSG and RR, the Royals failed to chase down the target of 155 runs. The pitch might produce a low-scoring thrilling encounter. The average first innings score in the last five T20 games at this venue has been 126 runs.

<h2>RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Weather update</h2>

The weather in Jaipur is expected to be mostly clear on April 27. It is expected to be partly cloudy and there’s a possibility of a thunderstorm. The wind speed will be around 11 km/h to 12 km/h during the day. The temperature could hover around 23 degrees Celcius to 34 degrees Celcius.&nbsp;

<h2>RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI</h2>

Rajasthan Royals: &nbsp;Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&amp;wk), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma.

Mumbai Indians: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c&amp;wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Maheesh Theekshana and Maheesh Pathirana.

<h2>RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Prediction</h2>

Prediction: Chennai Super Kings will win today’s match.&nbsp;

<h2>RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Broadcast &amp; live-streaming details</h2>

Match timings: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

Live broadcast: Star Sports

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RR vs MI Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Rajasthan Royals will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 37 of the IPL season 2023 on Thursday, April 27. The clash will take place at the home ground of Rajasthan, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

RR vs MI Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Rajasthan Royals will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 37 of the IPL season 2023 on Thursday, April 27. The clash will take place at the home ground of Rajasthan, the Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Rajasthan has won out of seven matches this season and is in third spot in the points table. They have lost the last two matches and will be looking to return to the winning path. Chennai, on the other hand, has won five out of seven matches this season and are placed in the first position in the points table. They scored the highest total of this season against Kolkata Knight Riders in the last match. They scored 235 runs for the loss of four wickets while opting to bat first. Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head: RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL Both teams have played a total of 27 IPL matches with each other. CSK has won 15 matches while RR has won the remaining 12 matches. In the last five matches, RR has the upper hand with four matches compared to CSK’s one victory. Matches played: 27 Matches won by Rajasthan Royals: 12 Matches won by Mumbai Indians: 15 RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Pitch report It will be the second game of the season in Jaipur. In the first game here between LSG and RR, the Royals failed to chase down the target of 155 runs. The pitch might produce a low-scoring thrilling encounter. The average first innings score in the last five T20 games at this venue has been 126 runs. RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Weather update The weather in Jaipur is expected to be mostly clear on April 27. It is expected to be partly cloudy and there’s a possibility of a thunderstorm. The wind speed will be around 11 km/h to 12 km/h during the day. The temperature could hover around 23 degrees Celcius to 34 degrees Celcius. RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI Rajasthan Royals: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c&wk), Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Devdutt Padikkal, Jason Holder, Ravichandran Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma. Mumbai Indians: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (c&wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Singh, Maheesh Theekshana and Maheesh Pathirana. RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Prediction Prediction: Chennai Super Kings will win today’s match. RR vs MI- IPL 2023: Broadcast & live-streaming details Match timings: 7:30 pm IST Venue: Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur Live broadcast: Star Sports Live streaming: JioCinema app WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

RR vs CSK Head to Head: IPL 2023 stats, playing XIs, pitch report, live-streaming details & more

Match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Man&nbsp;Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday (April 27). This will be the reverse fixture as Rajasthan defeated CSK by three runs when the two sides last met, early this season, in Chennai. However, this will be the first time when both sides will lock horns at the venue after their high-voltage clash in IPL 2019.

During RR's home game versus the then-defending champions CSK, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side posted 151 for 7 after being asked to bat first. In reply, CSK rode on fifties from Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu whereas timely hits from Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner saw their side past the finish line by four wickets in a riveting match that went down to the wire. Nonetheless, the game is best remembered for Dhoni losing his cool and invading the ground over a controversial no-ball call from the on-field umpire.

During&nbsp;the fourth delivery of the final over from Ben Stokes, with eight required for a win, the all-rounder bowled a full toss and Santner-Jadeja snatched two runs. At first, umpire Ulhas Gandhe signalled a no ball as he felt the ball was above the waist height of Santner. However, the leg-umpire Bruce Oxenford overruled the decision as he had the better view.

This led to a furious Dhoni, who got out in the previous ball, storming into the ground and having an argument with Oxenford. After a lot of chaos, Oxenford's decision remained final even though replays suggested it was a no-ball.

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Here's the video of Dhoni's argument with the umpires:

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After the no-ball drama, Santner-Jadeja ran two in the following delivery before Stokes bowled a wide with the equation now reading three off the last ball. The New Zealander smashed a six on the final delivery to take his side to a memorable win but Dhoni losing his cool and storming into the ground remained a huge talking point throughout the season.

Another high-voltage clash is expected between CSK and RR at Jaipur on Thursday evening (April 27). At present, Dhoni &amp; Co. are the table-toppers whereas Sanju Samson's RR occupy the third spot in the points table.

Match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday (April 27).

Match 37 of the IPL 2023 edition will see the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face the hosts Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur on Thursday (April 27). This will be the reverse fixture as Rajasthan defeated CSK by three runs when the two sides last met, early this season, in Chennai. However, this will be the first time when both sides will lock horns at the venue after their high-voltage clash in IPL 2019. During RR's home game versus the then-defending champions CSK, the Ajinkya Rahane-led side posted 151 for 7 after being asked to bat first. In reply, CSK rode on fifties from Dhoni and Ambati Rayudu whereas timely hits from Ravindra Jadeja and Mitchell Santner saw their side past the finish line by four wickets in a riveting match that went down to the wire. Nonetheless, the game is best remembered for Dhoni losing his cool and invading the ground over a controversial no-ball call from the on-field umpire. During the fourth delivery of the final over from Ben Stokes, with eight required for a win, the all-rounder bowled a full toss and Santner-Jadeja snatched two runs. At first, umpire Ulhas Gandhe signalled a no ball as he felt the ball was above the waist height of Santner. However, the leg-umpire Bruce Oxenford overruled the decision as he had the better view. This led to a furious Dhoni, who got out in the previous ball, storming into the ground and having an argument with Oxenford. After a lot of chaos, Oxenford's decision remained final even though replays suggested it was a no-ball. Also Read: Yash lost 7-8 kilos after Rinku's onslaught, reveals Hardik Pandya; GT pacer's return unlikely in IPL 2023 Here's the video of Dhoni's argument with the umpires: Angry MSD 🔥 CSK vs RR always remind me of this moment. Rarest scene ever in Ms Dhoni's career. #CSKvsRR pic.twitter.com/N5fc3V6e4n — Hemil Jodhani (@HemilJodhani) April 12, 2023 × After the no-ball drama, Santner-Jadeja ran two in the following delivery before Stokes bowled a wide with the equation now reading three off the last ball. The New Zealander smashed a six on the final delivery to take his side to a memorable win but Dhoni losing his cool and storming into the ground remained a huge talking point throughout the season. Another high-voltage clash is expected between CSK and RR at Jaipur on Thursday evening (April 27). At present, Dhoni & Co. are the table-toppers whereas Sanju Samson's RR occupy the third spot in the points table.

When MS Dhoni lost his cool, invaded ground over controversial no-ball call in RR-CSK IPL 2019 tie

Match 36 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26). Being asked to bat first, KKR rode on Jason Roy's 56, quickfire knock from captain Nitish Rana and cameos from Rinku Singh and David Weise to post 200 for 5.

In reply, RCB only managed 179 for 8 in 20 overs to lose by 21&nbsp;runs. With this loss, RCB's two-match winning streak came to an end. They had a chance to reach 10 points along with table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) but missed a great opportunity. For KKR, they ended their four-match losing streak and finally earned their third win this year.

Earlier,&nbsp;Roy slammed an impressive 29-ball 56 as he took on the RCB attack in the powerplay overs. While his opening partner N Jagadeesan struggled, making a 27-ball 29, the England opener's knock&nbsp;featured&nbsp;with 4 fours and 5 sixes at 193.10.

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Nitish's 21-ball 48 along with timely hits from Rinku (10-ball 18*) and Weise's 3-ball 12* ensured KKR did fall behind as they posted 200-5.

RCB's run-chase started with in-form openers Faf du Plessis and Kohli attacking from the word go. In-form spinner Suyash Sharma was brought into the attack in the third over and&nbsp;he instantly removed Faf. The regular captain continued to play as an impact player, with Kohli leading the side, but fell for 17 (7).

Kohli looked in sublime touch. He&nbsp;found the boundaries and the gaps&nbsp;amid the regular fall of wickets. He eventually fell for a 37-ball 54 as KKR came on top. Mahipal Lamror (34) and Dinesh Karthik (22) got starts but the writing was on the wall once Kohli departed.

From KKR, Suyash (2 for 30), Varun Chakaravarthy (3 for 27), and Andre Russell (2&nbsp;for 29) contributed with regular breakthroughs to dent RCB's chase and halt their mini-winning run.

RCB remain in the fifth spot with eight points. KKR move to the seventh position, replacing Mumbai Indians (MI), after this win.

Match 36 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26).

Match 36 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) beat the hosts Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26). Being asked to bat first, KKR rode on Jason Roy's 56, quickfire knock from captain Nitish Rana and cameos from Rinku Singh and David Weise to post 200 for 5. In reply, RCB only managed 179 for 8 in 20 overs to lose by 21 runs. With this loss, RCB's two-match winning streak came to an end. They had a chance to reach 10 points along with table-toppers Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) but missed a great opportunity. For KKR, they ended their four-match losing streak and finally earned their third win this year. Earlier, Roy slammed an impressive 29-ball 56 as he took on the RCB attack in the powerplay overs. While his opening partner N Jagadeesan struggled, making a 27-ball 29, the England opener's knock featured with 4 fours and 5 sixes at 193.10. Also read: IPL 2023: 'He will have to...' - Harbhajan Singh shares advice for Virat Kohli before RCB vs KKR clash Nitish's 21-ball 48 along with timely hits from Rinku (10-ball 18*) and Weise's 3-ball 12* ensured KKR did fall behind as they posted 200-5. RCB's run-chase started with in-form openers Faf du Plessis and Kohli attacking from the word go. In-form spinner Suyash Sharma was brought into the attack in the third over and he instantly removed Faf. The regular captain continued to play as an impact player, with Kohli leading the side, but fell for 17 (7). Kohli looked in sublime touch. He found the boundaries and the gaps amid the regular fall of wickets. He eventually fell for a 37-ball 54 as KKR came on top. Mahipal Lamror (34) and Dinesh Karthik (22) got starts but the writing was on the wall once Kohli departed. From KKR, Suyash (2 for 30), Varun Chakaravarthy (3 for 27), and Andre Russell (2 for 29) contributed with regular breakthroughs to dent RCB's chase and halt their mini-winning run. RCB remain in the fifth spot with eight points. KKR move to the seventh position, replacing Mumbai Indians (MI), after this win.

IPL 2023: All-round KKR end four-match losing streak with 21-run win over Virat Kohli's RCB

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has tagged Mumbai Indians bowler Arjun Tendulkar as an extra amid the debate that Mumbai skipper Rohit could have given him one more over against Gujarat Titans.

The statement came during the discussion when he was asked if Arjun could have bowled one more over at the top as he had two left in his quota. The discussion popped up after Cam Green went for 22 in his second and GT's 18th over of the inning.

"You can't guarantee that the third over will be met. Even the very best bowlers, the most experienced bowlers… when you get greedy and think, 'let's just try and get that extra over', more often than not, they get lined up,” Moody told ESPNCricinfo.

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Notably, Arjun had given away just nine runs in his two overs at the top and took the wicket of GT opener Wriddhiman Saha as well.

“Tendulkar did his job. Again, he's a recipient of the sub. He's the extra bowler. And the extra bowler doesn't have to complete four (overs). He has contributed well at the top, took a wicket and gave 9 runs. You can't argue when the cows come home, ‘oh he should’ve bowled the death over instead of Green!'. Green's the international bowler, and he has bowled poorly,” Moody added further.

In the match, Mumbai won the toss and elected to field first. Tendulkar proved Rohit's decision right as he took Saha's wicket in the third over of GT's innings. Titans, playing at home, kept scoring at a decent run-rate with Shubman Gill scoring 56 off 34. It was, however, Abhinav Manohar and David Miller towards the end who had a go at MI's bowling line-up.

Manohar scored 21-ball 42 while Miller hit 22-ball 46 as GT came close to 200. Rahul Tewatia then played a blinding cameo of 20 off 5, hitting three sixes as Gujarat posted 207/6 in 20 overs.

Mumbai were never in hunt as they kept losing wickets at regular interval and eventually lost the match by 55 runs.

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Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has tagged Mumbai Indians bowler Arjun Tendulkar as an extra amid the debate that Mumbai skipper Rohit could have given him one more over against Gujarat Titans.

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody has tagged Mumbai Indians bowler Arjun Tendulkar as an extra amid the debate that Mumbai skipper Rohit could have given him one more over against Gujarat Titans. The statement came during the discussion when he was asked if Arjun could have bowled one more over at the top as he had two left in his quota. The discussion popped up after Cam Green went for 22 in his second and GT's 18th over of the inning. "You can't guarantee that the third over will be met. Even the very best bowlers, the most experienced bowlers… when you get greedy and think, 'let's just try and get that extra over', more often than not, they get lined up,” Moody told ESPNCricinfo. Also Read: Defending champions GT thrash Rohit Sharma's MI by 55 runs, take second spot in points table Notably, Arjun had given away just nine runs in his two overs at the top and took the wicket of GT opener Wriddhiman Saha as well. “Tendulkar did his job. Again, he's a recipient of the sub. He's the extra bowler. And the extra bowler doesn't have to complete four (overs). He has contributed well at the top, took a wicket and gave 9 runs. You can't argue when the cows come home, ‘oh he should’ve bowled the death over instead of Green!'. Green's the international bowler, and he has bowled poorly,” Moody added further. In the match, Mumbai won the toss and elected to field first. Tendulkar proved Rohit's decision right as he took Saha's wicket in the third over of GT's innings. Titans, playing at home, kept scoring at a decent run-rate with Shubman Gill scoring 56 off 34. It was, however, Abhinav Manohar and David Miller towards the end who had a go at MI's bowling line-up. Manohar scored 21-ball 42 while Miller hit 22-ball 46 as GT came close to 200. Rahul Tewatia then played a blinding cameo of 20 off 5, hitting three sixes as Gujarat posted 207/6 in 20 overs. Mumbai were never in hunt as they kept losing wickets at regular interval and eventually lost the match by 55 runs. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: 'He's the extra bowler': Tom Moody's BIG remark on MI's Arjun Tendulkar

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are improving with each passing game in the IPL 2023 edition. At the halfway mark of the league stage, RCB are placed in the fifth position with four wins from seven encounters. Ahead of their home game versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh shared&nbsp;some&nbsp;advice for Virat Kohli.

Kohli has had a good run in IPL 2023, with 279 runs in seven matches including four half-centuries. While he has been impressive in the powerplays, he tends to slow down in the middle overs with the spinners operating in tandem. Ahead of the RCB-KKR face-off, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26), Bhajji feels the onus is on Kohli, who has been the stand-in captain in the past two encounters with Faf du Plessis playing only as an impact player, to deliver the goods for Bengaluru.

"Virat Kohli will have to take the responsibility to keep RCB up. His partnership with Faf will be crucial. Virat and Faf are in good form and this will always give relief to RCB," Harbhajan told&nbsp;Star Sports.

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Kohli has struck at&nbsp;141.62 in IPL 2023. He has struck at 171 versus pacers, averaging 75, but struggled against spin -- striking at 103 with an average of 22.25 along with four dismissals. Thus, it has been one of the reasons for RCB slowing down in the end overs -- managing only 37 in the last four overs versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) and 27 during the same period versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their previous tie.

Will Kohli go bonkers&nbsp;and also progress ahead at a healthy strike rate versus KKR this evening? Only time will tell...

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are improving with each passing game in the IPL 2023 edition. At the halfway mark of the league stage, RCB are placed in the fifth position with four wins from seven encounters.

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are improving with each passing game in the IPL 2023 edition. At the halfway mark of the league stage, RCB are placed in the fifth position with four wins from seven encounters. Ahead of their home game versus the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), former Indian off-spinner Harbhajan Singh shared some advice for Virat Kohli. Kohli has had a good run in IPL 2023, with 279 runs in seven matches including four half-centuries. While he has been impressive in the powerplays, he tends to slow down in the middle overs with the spinners operating in tandem. Ahead of the RCB-KKR face-off, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday (April 26), Bhajji feels the onus is on Kohli, who has been the stand-in captain in the past two encounters with Faf du Plessis playing only as an impact player, to deliver the goods for Bengaluru. "Virat Kohli will have to take the responsibility to keep RCB up. His partnership with Faf will be crucial. Virat and Faf are in good form and this will always give relief to RCB," Harbhajan told Star Sports. Also read: IPL 2023: 'Hardik Pandya is growing and maturing as captain' - Former Indian opener after GT beat MI Kohli has struck at 141.62 in IPL 2023. He has struck at 171 versus pacers, averaging 75, but struggled against spin -- striking at 103 with an average of 22.25 along with four dismissals. Thus, it has been one of the reasons for RCB slowing down in the end overs -- managing only 37 in the last four overs versus Punjab Kings (PBKS) and 27 during the same period versus Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their previous tie. Will Kohli go bonkers and also progress ahead at a healthy strike rate versus KKR this evening? Only time will tell...

IPL 2023: 'He will have to...' - Harbhajan Singh shares advice for Virat Kohli before RCB vs KKR clash

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition on Tuesday (April 25). Being asked to bat first, in Ahmedabad, the defending champions rode on Shubman Gill's 56, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar's 46 (22) and 42 (21) respectively and Rahul Tewatia's 5-ball 20* to post 207 for 6.

In reply, GT restricted the Rohit Sharma-led MI line-up for 152 for 9 to lose by 55 runs. After the game, former Indian captain-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra lauded Hardik's captaincy skills and feels he is growing and maturing with each game.

Chopra said on JioCinema, "It's hard to win a match from a defensive position, we've seen this in the TATA IPL. The point about captaincy was very salient. The game started with fast bowlers bowling quite often with discipline due to the movement of the ball. Soon after, spinners were introduced at the right time. They made an error last game (versus Rajasthan Royals)&nbsp;in judging the dew and brought Noor at the end and Hetmyer punished him."

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He added, "He learned from that and ensured Noor's overs were done earlier. Rashid and Noor, two spinners with five wickets, and Hardik's captaincy just seems to keep improving. Mohit wasn't playing well but he still sent him to bowl the final over and take crucial wickets even though he could've done that himself as a captain. He changed Mohit's day from bad to good to maintain his confidence. I think Hardik Pandya as a captain is growing and maturing."

Hardik was promoted as India's ODI vice-captain early this year and has been leading the T20I line-up ever since Rohit Sharma has been out of the scheme of things in the format following the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia.&nbsp;

At present, GT occupy the second spot in the points table with five wins from seven encounters.

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition on Tuesday (April 25). Being asked to bat first, in Ahmedabad, the defending champions rode on Shubman Gill's 56, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar's 46 (22) and 42 (21) respectively and Rahul Tewatia's 5-ball 20* to post 207 for 6.

Hardik Pandya-led Gujarat Titans (GT) beat five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition on Tuesday (April 25). Being asked to bat first, in Ahmedabad, the defending champions rode on Shubman Gill's 56, David Miller and Abhinav Manohar's 46 (22) and 42 (21) respectively and Rahul Tewatia's 5-ball 20* to post 207 for 6. In reply, GT restricted the Rohit Sharma-led MI line-up for 152 for 9 to lose by 55 runs. After the game, former Indian captain-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra lauded Hardik's captaincy skills and feels he is growing and maturing with each game. Chopra said on JioCinema, "It's hard to win a match from a defensive position, we've seen this in the TATA IPL. The point about captaincy was very salient. The game started with fast bowlers bowling quite often with discipline due to the movement of the ball. Soon after, spinners were introduced at the right time. They made an error last game (versus Rajasthan Royals) in judging the dew and brought Noor at the end and Hetmyer punished him." Also read: IPL 2023: Rohit should take a break, come back fresh for WTC final vs Australia, suggests Gavaskar He added, "He learned from that and ensured Noor's overs were done earlier. Rashid and Noor, two spinners with five wickets, and Hardik's captaincy just seems to keep improving. Mohit wasn't playing well but he still sent him to bowl the final over and take crucial wickets even though he could've done that himself as a captain. He changed Mohit's day from bad to good to maintain his confidence. I think Hardik Pandya as a captain is growing and maturing." Hardik was promoted as India's ODI vice-captain early this year and has been leading the T20I line-up ever since Rohit Sharma has been out of the scheme of things in the format following the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. At present, GT occupy the second spot in the points table with five wins from seven encounters.

IPL 2023: 'Hardik Pandya is growing and maturing as captain' - Former Indian opener after GT beat MI

Match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) lose to the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (April 25). Opting to bowl first, MI conceded 207 for 6 as Gujarat posted their highest total in the tournament. In reply, Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. only managed 152 for 9 to lose by a whopping 55-run margin.

Rohit has had an ordinary run in IPL 2023. He has managed scores of&nbsp;1, 21, 65, 20, 28, 44 and 2 at an average of&nbsp;25.86. After MI's loss versus GT, their second in a row and fourth of the season, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has asked Rohit to opt for a short break and keep himself fresh for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia, to be held at The Oval, London&nbsp;in early June.

"Rohit Sharma should take a break and keep himself fresh for the World Test Championship. Come back again for the last few matches, but right now take a breather himself. He is looking slightly preoccupied, maybe he is thinking about the WTC. I think he needs a little bit of a break," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.

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It is highly unlikely that Rohit will take a break with MI currently languishing at the seventh spot in the points table. He might sit out for a few games if Mumbai confirms&nbsp;a slot in the last four. Or, if they fall flat in the upcoming games and are totally out of the playoffs race, then Rohit might be benched to keep himself fit&nbsp;for the WTC finale.

On Tuesday (April 25), the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for India's WTC summit clash versus Australia.&nbsp;

INDIA SQUAD FOR WTC FINAL

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

Match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) lose to the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (April 25).

Match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition saw the five-time winners Mumbai Indians (MI) lose to the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad on Tuesday (April 25). Opting to bowl first, MI conceded 207 for 6 as Gujarat posted their highest total in the tournament. In reply, Rohit Sharma & Co. only managed 152 for 9 to lose by a whopping 55-run margin. Rohit has had an ordinary run in IPL 2023. He has managed scores of 1, 21, 65, 20, 28, 44 and 2 at an average of 25.86. After MI's loss versus GT, their second in a row and fourth of the season, Little Master Sunil Gavaskar has asked Rohit to opt for a short break and keep himself fresh for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final between India and Australia, to be held at The Oval, London in early June. "Rohit Sharma should take a break and keep himself fresh for the World Test Championship. Come back again for the last few matches, but right now take a breather himself. He is looking slightly preoccupied, maybe he is thinking about the WTC. I think he needs a little bit of a break," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. Also read: IPL 2023: Defending champions GT thrash Rohit Sharma's MI by 55 runs, take second spot in points table It is highly unlikely that Rohit will take a break with MI currently languishing at the seventh spot in the points table. He might sit out for a few games if Mumbai confirms a slot in the last four. Or, if they fall flat in the upcoming games and are totally out of the playoffs race, then Rohit might be benched to keep himself fit for the WTC finale. On Tuesday (April 25), the BCCI announced a 15-member squad for India's WTC summit clash versus Australia. INDIA SQUAD FOR WTC FINAL Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

IPL 2023: Rohit should take a break, come back fresh for WTC final vs Australia, suggests Gavaskar

RCB vs KKR Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in match no. 36 of the IPL season 2023 on Wednesday, April 26. The clash will take place at the home ground of Bangalore, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB has won four matches out of seven so far and is placed in the fifth spot in the points table. In the last match, RCB won against Rajasthan Royals by seven runs after scoring 189 runs at the loss of nine wickets.&nbsp;

KKR, on the other hand, has won two out of seven matches and is currently in 8th position in the points table. They lost their last match against Chennai Super Kings after being unable to chase the target score of 236 runs. KKR lost some early wickets which cost them in the previous match.&nbsp;

Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head:

<h2>RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL</h2>

Both teams have played a total of 31 matches with each other in the IPL. In those matches, KKR has won 17 times and RCB has won 14 times. Hence, the head-to-head record of KKR and RCB stands at 17-14. In the last five meetings, KKR has won three matches and RCB has won two matches.&nbsp;

Matches played: 31

Matches won by Royal Challengers Bangalore: 14

Matches won by Kolkata Knight Riders: 17

<h2>RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Pitch report</h2>

This will be the second-last game of the season at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. The pitch will likely provide a lot of support to the batters in this game. The average first innings score in the last T20 games at this venue has been 194 runs.

<h2>RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Weather update</h2>

The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be partly cloudy on April 26. There is a slight possibility of rain being a spoilsport during the contest though. The wind speed will be around 10-12 km/h during the day. The temperature could hover around 22 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is anticipated to be around 64-78 per cent.

<h2>RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI</h2>

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (c), Faf du Plessis, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj.

Kolkata Knight Riders: N Jagadeesan (wk), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy

<h2>RCB vs KKR-IPL 2023: Prediction</h2>

Prediction: The chasing team has a better chance to win today’s match.&nbsp;

<h2>RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Broadcast &amp; live-streaming details</h2>

Match timings: 7:30 pm IST

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Live broadcast: Star Sports

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RCB vs KKR Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in match no. 36 of the IPL season 2023 on Wednesday, April 26.

RCB vs KKR Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in match no. 36 of the IPL season 2023 on Wednesday, April 26. The clash will take place at the home ground of Bangalore, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB has won four matches out of seven so far and is placed in the fifth spot in the points table. In the last match, RCB won against Rajasthan Royals by seven runs after scoring 189 runs at the loss of nine wickets. KKR, on the other hand, has won two out of seven matches and is currently in 8th position in the points table. They lost their last match against Chennai Super Kings after being unable to chase the target score of 236 runs. KKR lost some early wickets which cost them in the previous match. Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head: RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL Both teams have played a total of 31 matches with each other in the IPL. In those matches, KKR has won 17 times and RCB has won 14 times. Hence, the head-to-head record of KKR and RCB stands at 17-14. In the last five meetings, KKR has won three matches and RCB has won two matches. Matches played: 31 Matches won by Royal Challengers Bangalore: 14 Matches won by Kolkata Knight Riders: 17 RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Pitch report This will be the second-last game of the season at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium. The pitch will likely provide a lot of support to the batters in this game. The average first innings score in the last T20 games at this venue has been 194 runs. RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Weather update The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be partly cloudy on April 26. There is a slight possibility of rain being a spoilsport during the contest though. The wind speed will be around 10-12 km/h during the day. The temperature could hover around 22 degrees Celsius to 31 degrees Celsius, while the humidity is anticipated to be around 64-78 per cent. RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli (c), Faf du Plessis, Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Suyash Prabhudessai, David Willey, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj. Kolkata Knight Riders: N Jagadeesan (wk), Jason Roy, Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana (c), Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Sunil Narine, David Wiese, Shardul Thakur, Umesh Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy RCB vs KKR-IPL 2023: Prediction Prediction: The chasing team has a better chance to win today’s match. RCB vs KKR- IPL 2023: Broadcast & live-streaming details Match timings: 7:30 pm IST Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore Live broadcast: Star Sports Live streaming: JioCinema app WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Tuesday (April 25), saw the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Hardik Pandya &amp; Co. rode on Shubman Gill's 56, blistering knocks from David Miller, Abhinav Manohar and Rahul Tewatia to post their highest total, 207 for 6, and beat MI by 55&nbsp;runs.

Being asked to bat first, the IPL 2022 winners were off to a slow start and lost Wriddhiman Saha early. Gill looked in his elements with some sublime hits and upped the ante -- taking on Cameron Green -- but lost skipper Hardik for 13 (13). Against the run of play, Gill departed for a 34-ball 56. Piyush Chawla was impressive once again as he applied the brakes on GT's scoring rate and dismissed Hardik and Vijay Shankar.

However, Miller (22-ball 46) and Manohar (21-ball 42) attacked Riley Meredith, Chawla and Green before Tewatia (5-ball 20*) joined in as GT managed 77 runs off the last five overs. In pursuit of 208, MI lost captain Rohit for cheap (2). Ishan Kishan struggled against the early movement and overall disciplined bowling from Shami-Hardik whereas Green fell for a 26-ball 33.

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The Afghan spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad further pushed MI back in the run-chase, dismissing Kishan, Tilak Verma along with Tim David, Green and Suryakumar Yadav (23) respectively, as MI never managed to put up a fight. Eventually, they managed 152&nbsp;for 9&nbsp;in 20&nbsp;overs -- with Nehal Wadhera being the top-scorer (40 off 21 balls) -- to lose by 55&nbsp;runs.

In the overall standings, Gujarat now take the second spot -- behind Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- with ten points from eight games.&nbsp;

Match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Tuesday (April 25), saw the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad.

Match 35 of the IPL 2023 edition, on Tuesday (April 25), saw the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the five-time winners Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad. Hardik Pandya & Co. rode on Shubman Gill's 56, blistering knocks from David Miller, Abhinav Manohar and Rahul Tewatia to post their highest total, 207 for 6, and beat MI by 55 runs. Being asked to bat first, the IPL 2022 winners were off to a slow start and lost Wriddhiman Saha early. Gill looked in his elements with some sublime hits and upped the ante -- taking on Cameron Green -- but lost skipper Hardik for 13 (13). Against the run of play, Gill departed for a 34-ball 56. Piyush Chawla was impressive once again as he applied the brakes on GT's scoring rate and dismissed Hardik and Vijay Shankar. However, Miller (22-ball 46) and Manohar (21-ball 42) attacked Riley Meredith, Chawla and Green before Tewatia (5-ball 20*) joined in as GT managed 77 runs off the last five overs. In pursuit of 208, MI lost captain Rohit for cheap (2). Ishan Kishan struggled against the early movement and overall disciplined bowling from Shami-Hardik whereas Green fell for a 26-ball 33. Also Read: IPL 2023: UNSEEN! MS Dhoni loses cool, screams and gives DEATH STARE to his CSK teammate - Watch The Afghan spin duo of Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad further pushed MI back in the run-chase, dismissing Kishan, Tilak Verma along with Tim David, Green and Suryakumar Yadav (23) respectively, as MI never managed to put up a fight. Eventually, they managed 152 for 9 in 20 overs -- with Nehal Wadhera being the top-scorer (40 off 21 balls) -- to lose by 55 runs. In the overall standings, Gujarat now take the second spot -- behind Chennai Super Kings (CSK) -- with ten points from eight games.

IPL 2023: Defending champions GT thrash Rohit Sharma's MI by 55 runs, take second spot in points table

Virat Kohli, who has led Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last two matches, has been fined by the Indian Premier League (IPL) for slow over-rate during their last match against the Rajasthan Royals.

The league fined not only Kohli but all other playing XI members of the RCB team who played against the Royals including the impact sub. This is the second time RCB has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate after doing it for the first time against Lucknow Super Giants in April 10.&nbsp;

“Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had named Virat Kohli as their Captain for their game against Rajasthan Royals, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 23, 2023,” said the league in its official statement.

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For the first offence, RCB's regular skipper Faf du Plessis was fined INR 12 lakh. Kohli, however, has been fined INR 24 lakh while the other players have been fined INR 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fees, whichever is lower, informed the league.

“As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Kohli has been fined Rs. 24 lakh and each member of the Playing XI, including the impact substitute, is fined Rs. 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fee, whichever is lesser,” read the statement further.

As for the match, RCB had beaten Royals by seven runs to get two crucial points. Batting first, RCB had posted 189/9 in their 20 overs &nbsp;while Royals could manage only 182/6 in 20 overs. Kohli was out on a golden duck in the match after being trapped LBW by Royals' left-arm pacer Trent Boult.&nbsp;

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Virat Kohli, who has led Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last two matches, has been fined by the Indian Premier League (IPL) for slow over-rate during their last match against the Rajasthan Royals.

Virat Kohli, who has led Royals Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their last two matches, has been fined by the Indian Premier League (IPL) for slow over-rate during their last match against the Rajasthan Royals. The league fined not only Kohli but all other playing XI members of the RCB team who played against the Royals including the impact sub. This is the second time RCB has been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate after doing it for the first time against Lucknow Super Giants in April 10. “Royal Challengers Bangalore, who had named Virat Kohli as their Captain for their game against Rajasthan Royals, has been fined after his team maintained a slow over-rate during their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 23, 2023,” said the league in its official statement. Also Read: 'As soon as he...': Brett Lee's advice to MI's Arjun Tendulkar to bowl at 140kmph For the first offence, RCB's regular skipper Faf du Plessis was fined INR 12 lakh. Kohli, however, has been fined INR 24 lakh while the other players have been fined INR 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fees, whichever is lower, informed the league. “As it was his team’s second offence of the season under the IPL’s Code of Conduct relating to minimum over-rate offences, Kohli has been fined Rs. 24 lakh and each member of the Playing XI, including the impact substitute, is fined Rs. 6 lakh or 25 percent of the match fee, whichever is lesser,” read the statement further. As for the match, RCB had beaten Royals by seven runs to get two crucial points. Batting first, RCB had posted 189/9 in their 20 overs while Royals could manage only 182/6 in 20 overs. Kohli was out on a golden duck in the match after being trapped LBW by Royals' left-arm pacer Trent Boult. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Former Australia pacer Brett Lee is all praise for Mumbai Indians bowler Arjun Tendulkar and says that once the young bowler gets accustomed to bowl in front of big crowd and big light, he'll definitely be able to bowl at 140km/h.

Lee, in a response to media outlet Hindustan Times, also said that Arjun has got all the talent and all the right attributes to become successful.

"People criticise almost everything. If you look at Sandeep Sharma, he has been bowling at 120 kph. Arjun is at least bowling way faster than that. He is only 23 years of age and he has got his whole career ahead of him. My advice will be don't listen to critics. Like his dad had to go through like he misses out and gets a low score...you got to back yourself. He has got some wonderful skills.

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"He can bowl at 140 kph so as soon as he gets comfortable bowling in the team environment, in front of the big lights and big crowd, his pace will increase. I see no issue with his pace. I know how fast he can bowl. He has got all the talent and all the right attributes. So my advice would be to keep doing what you have been doing and don't listen to those people who are trying to have a go at him because remember most people who will criticise on social media have never bowled a ball in their life. They are keyboard warriors," said Lee.

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Former Australia pacer Brett Lee is all praise for Mumbai Indians bowler Arjun Tendulkar and says that once the young bowler gets accustomed to bowl in front of big crowd and big light, he'll definitely be able to bowl at 140km/h.

Former Australia pacer Brett Lee is all praise for Mumbai Indians bowler Arjun Tendulkar and says that once the young bowler gets accustomed to bowl in front of big crowd and big light, he'll definitely be able to bowl at 140km/h. Lee, in a response to media outlet Hindustan Times, also said that Arjun has got all the talent and all the right attributes to become successful. "People criticise almost everything. If you look at Sandeep Sharma, he has been bowling at 120 kph. Arjun is at least bowling way faster than that. He is only 23 years of age and he has got his whole career ahead of him. My advice will be don't listen to critics. Like his dad had to go through like he misses out and gets a low score...you got to back yourself. He has got some wonderful skills. Also Read: Axar Patel, pacers power Delhi Capitals to successive win, stun SRH by 7 runs "He can bowl at 140 kph so as soon as he gets comfortable bowling in the team environment, in front of the big lights and big crowd, his pace will increase. I see no issue with his pace. I know how fast he can bowl. He has got all the talent and all the right attributes. So my advice would be to keep doing what you have been doing and don't listen to those people who are trying to have a go at him because remember most people who will criticise on social media have never bowled a ball in their life. They are keyboard warriors," said Lee. Notably, Arjun had gone for 31 runs in one over during the match against Kings XI Punjab. The left-arm bowler, however, has gotten praise from many of the former cricketers for the work he has put in and the discipline he has shown for the game so far. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

IPL 2023: 'As soon as he...': Brett Lee's advice to MI's Arjun Tendulkar to bowl at 140kmph

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Team India's 15-man squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final versus Australia, which will be held next month at The Oval, London. In the 15-member squad, Ajinkya Rahane made a comeback into the national side on the back of a decent run in the Ranji Trophy 2022/23 edition and his recent success in the ongoing IPL 2023 edition for Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Rahane's comeback was mainly possible after Shreyas Iyer got injured, due to his persistent back issues, and Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. will bank on him in the English conditions given his overall experience. Many former cricketers and experts have shared their take on Rahane's return. MSK Prasad, former Indian chief selector, also joined the bandwagon and gave a thumbs up to the former Indian Test vice-captain's return.&nbsp;

Speaking to IndiaToday, Prasad said, "It’s a fair team, it’s the right call. Ajinkya&nbsp;with so much of uncertainty in the middle-order, I think they (selectors) were absolutely right. I am very, very happy for him. He has always been a wonderful performer for India in the away series. And I think he fits the bill perfectly. Full credit to the selectors for bringing him back."

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Rahane was part of India's playing XI when they faced eventual winners New Zealand in the inaugural WTC final, at Southampton, in 2021. He returned with scores of 49 and 15 and will hope to contribute with a big knock this time around and lead India to a memorable win.

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INDIA SQUAD FOR WTC FINAL

Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Team India's 15-man squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final versus Australia, which will be held next month at The Oval, London.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced Team India's 15-man squad for the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) final versus Australia, which will be held next month at The Oval, London. In the 15-member squad, Ajinkya Rahane made a comeback into the national side on the back of a decent run in the Ranji Trophy 2022/23 edition and his recent success in the ongoing IPL 2023 edition for Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Rahane's comeback was mainly possible after Shreyas Iyer got injured, due to his persistent back issues, and Rohit Sharma & Co. will bank on him in the English conditions given his overall experience. Many former cricketers and experts have shared their take on Rahane's return. MSK Prasad, former Indian chief selector, also joined the bandwagon and gave a thumbs up to the former Indian Test vice-captain's return. Speaking to IndiaToday, Prasad said, "It’s a fair team, it’s the right call. Ajinkya with so much of uncertainty in the middle-order, I think they (selectors) were absolutely right. I am very, very happy for him. He has always been a wonderful performer for India in the away series. And I think he fits the bill perfectly. Full credit to the selectors for bringing him back." "Basically, his attitude is like a monk's. He is never disturbed when he is not selected. He is not over-excited when he is selected. He is that kind of a guy. His mood doesn't swing up and down, just like that. He is a very mature person. Unfortunately, because of a dip in his form, he had to sit out," he added. 🚨 NEWS 🚨#TeamIndia squad for ICC World Test Championship 2023 Final announced. Details 🔽 #WTC23 https://t.co/sz7F5ByfiU pic.twitter.com/KIcH530rOL — BCCI (@BCCI) April 25, 2023 × Rahane was part of India's playing XI when they faced eventual winners New Zealand in the inaugural WTC final, at Southampton, in 2021. He returned with scores of 49 and 15 and will hope to contribute with a big knock this time around and lead India to a memorable win. Also Read: IPL 2023: UNSEEN! MS Dhoni loses cool, screams and gives DEATH STARE to his CSK teammate - Watch INDIA SQUAD FOR WTC FINAL Rohit Sharma (c), Shubman Gill, Cheteshwar Pujara, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, K L Rahul, KS Bharat (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Mohd. Shami, Mohd. Siraj, Umesh Yadav, Jaydev Unadkat.

Ajinkya Rahane has monk-like attitude, good call to pick him for WTC final: Former India chief selector

After playing half their games in the league stage of IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals (RR)&nbsp;occupy the third spot with four wins from seven outings. It isn't a bad start by any means&nbsp;for the one-time winners. Under Sanju Samson, who became their captain since IPL 2021, the Royals have become a formidable force and are eyeing to play their second final on the trot, with a hope to get past the finish line this time around.&nbsp;

In the inaugural edition, in 2008, the Royals ended as the eventual champions when no one gave them&nbsp;a chance. The franchise roped in superstar Shane Warne, serving&nbsp;as the captain-cum-coach, who inspired an inexperienced squad to win the championship. The late Aussie leg-spinner had some international stars, such as Graeme Smith, Mohammed Kaif, etc., but a plethora of unknown names&nbsp;rose to the occasion in his influence.

After Warne-led RR's initial success, there was a period of lull for the Jaipur-based franchise till IPL 2012. In the 2013 edition, the 2008 winners made it to the playoffs, finished third, and even played the final of that year's Champions League (CLT20), a now-defunct tournament. Back then, RR was led by Rahul Dravid, an equally inspiring figure like Warne.&nbsp;

Post Dravid and Warne, the team was led by able readers of the game, such as Shane Watson, Steve Smith, and Ajinkya Rahane, as they enjoyed sporadic success but never came close to winning the title. From the Dravid-era till IPL 2020, Samson remained a part of the Royals' dugout -- barring 2015 and 2016 when the franchise was serving a spot-fixing ban -- and was silently groomed by&nbsp;several eminent leaders in the camp.

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While Samson's batting credentials made heads turn in his debut IPL season in 2013, not much was known about his leadership skills. After a dismal IPL 2020, RR team management appointed Samson as their new captain before the 2021 edition. While his team ended seventh that year, Samson didn't look like a fish out of the water. He improved in IPL 2022 and by now, RR certainly looks like a unit controlled by Samson.

Ingredients of a fabulous leader

Recently, Ravi Shastri -- former India head coach -- said on ESPNCricinfo, "You say you stamp your personality as a leader. You see that with Hardik, he calls the shots, and takes the decisions. You see that with Dhoni. He takes the decisions, there is no two ways about it, he might be right or wrong. Sanju has improved a lot. You can see that quiet confidence in his own ability and he understands his game a lot better."

Leading superstars such as Jos Buttler, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, etc., can be intimidating. However, Samson has always looked his part and been assertive as captain. He&nbsp;remains calm behind the stumps, uses his bowlers judiciously, and does not shy away from changing plans when required. In addition, he&nbsp;does not overcommunicate; passing too many unnecessary suggestions from behind the stumps.

During RR's clash vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in Chennai, Sandeep Sharma was taken to the cleaners by MS Dhoni in the last over. With seven required off&nbsp;three balls, Samson raced from his wicketkeeping spot to just ask Sandeep about his plans.&nbsp;

"After I was hit for two sixes in the last over, Sanju and I discussed the plans on how to bowl the next 3 balls. Sanju is very calm as captain. He did not give any suggestions to me. He simply asked me about my plans for the next ball. I told him about my instincts and he backed me to bowl that. This quality is very rare in a captain in such a pressure situation," said the RR pacer.

Thus, Samson backed his experienced bowler and did not give suggestions. Rather, he just looked for ideas from his bowler and backed him to the hilt.

You will win some, you will lose some but remain unfazed

After RR's loss versus RCB, their second loss on the trot, Samson said in the dressing room, "I think it's very normal in this tournament when you have these couple of losses or you have those couple of wins, you go up and down. But the pattern and the style of our team, the style of our franchise is to stay humble when we're going high, and when we're going low, we believe in ourselves, as simple as that."

He added, "We believe in each and every one of us, believe in yourself and there is no pointing fingers, that's the rule we need to follow. In my experience, from what I've understood, the reason you end up on the losing or the winning side only is because how hungry are you there to win. How badly do you want it? Is it only because of you, is it only because you want to do it or do you want to do it for the team."

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Not bogged down by responsibility

Many captains get bogged down by extra responsibility or get too cautious in their primary role. However, this has not been the case with Samson. Ever since he took over as RR skipper, he has amassed over 400 runs every season. In 2021, he made 484 runs, including a ton, at 136.72. His strike rate did dip as compared to the previous edition (where he struck at 158.89) but it was still acceptable. It shot up considerably in 2022, where he scored 458 runs at 146.79. After seven games this year, he is striking at over 150 (158.77).

One does not know what fate has in store for RR in IPL 2023. Irrespective of the outcome, the Royals should be lauded for identifying a rare talent like Samson, grooming him amid several leaders, retaining him, and making him the leader in his late 20s;&nbsp;when a cricketer has matured with enough experience and past mistakes. The right-hander has shown glimpses&nbsp;of his captaincy skills and will only grow leaps and bounds if given a longer rope, which seems likely at this point.

In his book 'Coaching Beyond - My Days with the Indian Cricket Team', R Sridhar -- former India fielding coach -- revealed it was Samson (who was on the bench) who suggested Chahal feature in India's XI as a concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja in a T20I versus Australia in Canberra, in late 2020. Chahal ended as the Player-of-the-Match (3 for 25) in India's win.

Thus, Samson always had a knack for reading the game and being tactical. Now, he is only growing with each passing day and is destined for a bright run as captain. Is India captaincy in the reckoning? Well, only time will tell. For now, he certainly looks like a long-serving&nbsp;captain in the IPL.

After playing half their games in the league stage of IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals (RR) occupy the third spot with four wins from seven outings. It isn't a bad start by any means for the one-time winners.

After playing half their games in the league stage of IPL 2023, Rajasthan Royals (RR) occupy the third spot with four wins from seven outings. It isn't a bad start by any means for the one-time winners. Under Sanju Samson, who became their captain since IPL 2021, the Royals have become a formidable force and are eyeing to play their second final on the trot, with a hope to get past the finish line this time around. In the inaugural edition, in 2008, the Royals ended as the eventual champions when no one gave them a chance. The franchise roped in superstar Shane Warne, serving as the captain-cum-coach, who inspired an inexperienced squad to win the championship. The late Aussie leg-spinner had some international stars, such as Graeme Smith, Mohammed Kaif, etc., but a plethora of unknown names rose to the occasion in his influence. After Warne-led RR's initial success, there was a period of lull for the Jaipur-based franchise till IPL 2012. In the 2013 edition, the 2008 winners made it to the playoffs, finished third, and even played the final of that year's Champions League (CLT20), a now-defunct tournament. Back then, RR was led by Rahul Dravid, an equally inspiring figure like Warne. Post Dravid and Warne, the team was led by able readers of the game, such as Shane Watson, Steve Smith, and Ajinkya Rahane, as they enjoyed sporadic success but never came close to winning the title. From the Dravid-era till IPL 2020, Samson remained a part of the Royals' dugout -- barring 2015 and 2016 when the franchise was serving a spot-fixing ban -- and was silently groomed by several eminent leaders in the camp. Also Read: IPL 2023: 'As soon as he...': Brett Lee's advice to MI's Arjun Tendulkar to bowl at 140kmph While Samson's batting credentials made heads turn in his debut IPL season in 2013, not much was known about his leadership skills. After a dismal IPL 2020, RR team management appointed Samson as their new captain before the 2021 edition. While his team ended seventh that year, Samson didn't look like a fish out of the water. He improved in IPL 2022 and by now, RR certainly looks like a unit controlled by Samson. Ingredients of a fabulous leader Recently, Ravi Shastri -- former India head coach -- said on ESPNCricinfo, "You say you stamp your personality as a leader. You see that with Hardik, he calls the shots, and takes the decisions. You see that with Dhoni. He takes the decisions, there is no two ways about it, he might be right or wrong. Sanju has improved a lot. You can see that quiet confidence in his own ability and he understands his game a lot better." Leading superstars such as Jos Buttler, R Ashwin, Yuzvendra Chahal, Trent Boult, etc., can be intimidating. However, Samson has always looked his part and been assertive as captain. He remains calm behind the stumps, uses his bowlers judiciously, and does not shy away from changing plans when required. In addition, he does not overcommunicate; passing too many unnecessary suggestions from behind the stumps. During RR's clash vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in Chennai, Sandeep Sharma was taken to the cleaners by MS Dhoni in the last over. With seven required off three balls, Samson raced from his wicketkeeping spot to just ask Sandeep about his plans. "After I was hit for two sixes in the last over, Sanju and I discussed the plans on how to bowl the next 3 balls. Sanju is very calm as captain. He did not give any suggestions to me. He simply asked me about my plans for the next ball. I told him about my instincts and he backed me to bowl that. This quality is very rare in a captain in such a pressure situation," said the RR pacer. Thus, Samson backed his experienced bowler and did not give suggestions. Rather, he just looked for ideas from his bowler and backed him to the hilt. You will win some, you will lose some but remain unfazed After RR's loss versus RCB, their second loss on the trot, Samson said in the dressing room, "I think it's very normal in this tournament when you have these couple of losses or you have those couple of wins, you go up and down. But the pattern and the style of our team, the style of our franchise is to stay humble when we're going high, and when we're going low, we believe in ourselves, as simple as that." He added, "We believe in each and every one of us, believe in yourself and there is no pointing fingers, that's the rule we need to follow. In my experience, from what I've understood, the reason you end up on the losing or the winning side only is because how hungry are you there to win. How badly do you want it? Is it only because of you, is it only because you want to do it or do you want to do it for the team." Sanju Samson. 💗💗💗 pic.twitter.com/fZmuYk4Wyl — Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) April 23, 2023 × Also Read: IPL 2023: Virat Kohli fined 24 lakhs, other RCB players fined 6 lakhs for slow over-rate vs RR Not bogged down by responsibility Many captains get bogged down by extra responsibility or get too cautious in their primary role. However, this has not been the case with Samson. Ever since he took over as RR skipper, he has amassed over 400 runs every season. In 2021, he made 484 runs, including a ton, at 136.72. His strike rate did dip as compared to the previous edition (where he struck at 158.89) but it was still acceptable. It shot up considerably in 2022, where he scored 458 runs at 146.79. After seven games this year, he is striking at over 150 (158.77). One does not know what fate has in store for RR in IPL 2023. Irrespective of the outcome, the Royals should be lauded for identifying a rare talent like Samson, grooming him amid several leaders, retaining him, and making him the leader in his late 20s; when a cricketer has matured with enough experience and past mistakes. The right-hander has shown glimpses of his captaincy skills and will only grow leaps and bounds if given a longer rope, which seems likely at this point. In his book 'Coaching Beyond - My Days with the Indian Cricket Team', R Sridhar -- former India fielding coach -- revealed it was Samson (who was on the bench) who suggested Chahal feature in India's XI as a concussion substitute for Ravindra Jadeja in a T20I versus Australia in Canberra, in late 2020. Chahal ended as the Player-of-the-Match (3 for 25) in India's win. Thus, Samson always had a knack for reading the game and being tactical. Now, he is only growing with each passing day and is destined for a bright run as captain. Is India captaincy in the reckoning? Well, only time will tell. For now, he certainly looks like a long-serving captain in the IPL.

Explained | IPL 2023: Why Sanju Samson is a great captain in making

Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar wants Delhi Capitals to appoint Axar Patel as their captain, replacing David Warner. Notably, Warner was given the captaincy after DC's regular skipper Rishabh Pant was sidelined for the season following a horrible car accident in December 2022.

Gavaskar, while speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, said, "I believe Axar Patel should be appointed the captain of Delhi Capitals. He is an honest player. He's in a good rhythm. The Indian team can benefit from him being named the captain of the franchise and performing well. All these things should be done in a long run."

The statement comes as Delhi won its second match on the trot after losing five in a row. Patel chipped in with both bat and ball in Delhi's second with as he first scored 34 off 34, helping Capitals put up 144/9 in 20 overs. He then took 2/21i his four overs as Delhi won a cliffhanger by seven runs.

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Speaking on his performance at the post-match presentation, he said, "2/21 since I scored 34 in 34 so the two wickets were more important. I ordered for coffee and I left the glass like that, when three wickets fell in one over. Pandey and I discussed we need to take it as deep as possible."

All in all, Axar has been a top performer for Delhi this season with both bat and ball. The all-rounder has scored 182 runs in seven matches so far and is behind only skipper David Warner, who has scored 306 runs in seven matches. In terms of bowling, he's second highest wicket-taker for Delhi along with Anrich Nortje with six wickets this season, only behind spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has seven wickets.

With two wins in seven games, Delhi have four points with a long way to long if they wish to be a part of playoffs this season.

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Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar wants Delhi Capitals to appoint Axar Patel as their captain, replacing David Warner. Notably, Warner was given the captaincy after DC's regular skipper Rishabh Pant was sidelined for the season following a horrible car accident in December 2022.

Former India batsman Sunil Gavaskar wants Delhi Capitals to appoint Axar Patel as their captain, replacing David Warner. Notably, Warner was given the captaincy after DC's regular skipper Rishabh Pant was sidelined for the season following a horrible car accident in December 2022. Gavaskar, while speaking on Star Sports Cricket Live, said, "I believe Axar Patel should be appointed the captain of Delhi Capitals. He is an honest player. He's in a good rhythm. The Indian team can benefit from him being named the captain of the franchise and performing well. All these things should be done in a long run." The statement comes as Delhi won its second match on the trot after losing five in a row. Patel chipped in with both bat and ball in Delhi's second with as he first scored 34 off 34, helping Capitals put up 144/9 in 20 overs. He then took 2/21i his four overs as Delhi won a cliffhanger by seven runs. Also Read: WTC Final, 2023: BCCI announces squad, Ajinkya Rahane makes a comeback Speaking on his performance at the post-match presentation, he said, "2/21 since I scored 34 in 34 so the two wickets were more important. I ordered for coffee and I left the glass like that, when three wickets fell in one over. Pandey and I discussed we need to take it as deep as possible." All in all, Axar has been a top performer for Delhi this season with both bat and ball. The all-rounder has scored 182 runs in seven matches so far and is behind only skipper David Warner, who has scored 306 runs in seven matches. In terms of bowling, he's second highest wicket-taker for Delhi along with Anrich Nortje with six wickets this season, only behind spinner Kuldeep Yadav, who has seven wickets. With two wins in seven games, Delhi have four points with a long way to long if they wish to be a part of playoffs this season. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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GT vs MI Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Gujarat Titans will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 35 of the IPL season 2023 on Tuesday, April 25. The clash will take place at the home ground of Gujarat, the Narendra Modi Stadium. Mumbai Indians lost three of their first six matches and are currently seventh on the IPL 2023 points table, while the Hardik Pandya-led side started the season really well, with four wins out of six matches.&nbsp;

Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head:

<h2>GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL</h2>

As of now, only 1 match is played between GT and MI, in which the five-time champions emerged victorious in the 15th edition of the cash-rich league in 2022.

Both sides never faced each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium, so it will be the first time they will meet at this venue. However, their only clash took place at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai last year.

Matches played: 1

Matches won by Gujarat Titans: 0

Matches won by Mumbai Indians: 1

<h2>GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Pitch report</h2>

The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is a balanced one. It is expected to favour the pacers initially, but as the game goes on, spinners are likely to come into the picture. Anything above 175 will be a good total on the surface.&nbsp;

<h2>GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Weather update</h2>

The weather in Ahmedabad is set to clear on April 25. The temperature will hover between 26 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds will be around 10-15 kmph and the humidity will be around 19-24 per cent.

<h2>GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI</h2>

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma

Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nehal Wadhera, Arjun Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Hrithik Shokeen

<h2>GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Prediction</h2>

Prediction: Chasing team will win today’s match.&nbsp;

<h2>GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Broadcast &amp; live-streaming details</h2>

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GT vs MI Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Gujarat Titans will take on Mumbai Indians in match no. 35 of the IPL season 2023 on Tuesday, April 25. The clash will take place at the home ground of Gujarat, the Narendra Modi Stadium. Mumbai Indians lost three of their first six matches and are currently seventh on the IPL 2023 points table, while the Hardik Pandya-led side started the season really well, with four wins out of six matches. Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the teams’ head-to-head: GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL As of now, only 1 match is played between GT and MI, in which the five-time champions emerged victorious in the 15th edition of the cash-rich league in 2022. Both sides never faced each other at the Narendra Modi Stadium, so it will be the first time they will meet at this venue. However, their only clash took place at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai last year. Matches played: 1 Matches won by Gujarat Titans: 0 Matches won by Mumbai Indians: 1 GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Pitch report The pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium is a balanced one. It is expected to favour the pacers initially, but as the game goes on, spinners are likely to come into the picture. Anything above 175 will be a good total on the surface. GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Weather update The weather in Ahmedabad is set to clear on April 25. The temperature will hover between 26 degrees Celsius to 40 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds will be around 10-15 kmph and the humidity will be around 19-24 per cent. GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Vijay Shankar, Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tim David, Cameron Green, Nehal Wadhera, Arjun Tendulkar, Piyush Chawla, Jason Behrendorff, Hrithik Shokeen GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Prediction Prediction: Chasing team will win today’s match. GT vs MI- IPL 2023: Broadcast & live-streaming details Match timings: 7:30 pm IST Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Live broadcast: Star Sports Live streaming: JioCinema app WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Ajinkya Rahane’s unbelievable 71 from 29 balls and fifties from the left-handed pair of Devon Conway and Shivam Dube in the first innings helped CSK post the biggest-ever total (235 for four) at the Eden Gardens in IPL. Twin wickets each from seamer Tushar Deshpande and spinner Maheesh Theekshana ensured the touring side is walking away with a 49-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders.

After being asked to bat first, Chennai openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and in-form Devon Conway began unleashing boundaries inside the Powerplay and put pressure on KKR straightaway. Gaikwad’s wicket brought the game-changer for the night, Ajinkya Rahane at the crease, who then joined hands with Conway and broke KKR bowling’s back with an array of shots.&nbsp;

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While Conway departed after completing his fifty, Rahane didn’t put brakes and kept scoring at will. Shivam Dube, who also enjoyed batting in IPL 2023, took the attack to the opposition as the pair put KKR’s back against the wall.

With so many boundaries and a few fifties, CSK innings were making headlines with each passing over, but what caught everyone's attention was Rahane’s superb knock of 71 from 29 balls, which included six fours and five sixes – at a strike rate of 244.83.

Thanks to an unmatched level of hitting, CSK posed the highest-ever total at the venue – 235 for four.

KKR, in the reply, lost two wickets inside the first two overs and already looked terrified of what happened earlier. Though Venkatesh Iyer and Captain Nitish Rana tried to save the sinking ship, the pressure of the massive target was so much that eventually, they crumbled under it.

Jason Roy and Rinku Singh were two players who could cross the fifty run-mark but still couldn’t prevent the inevitable, as the hosts lost the match by 49 runs.

With this win, CSK won its third straight match, while KKR lost its fourth game on the trot. Chennai is now leading the points chart with five wins in seven games.

They next face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 27th.&nbsp;

Ajinkya Rahane’s unbelievable 71 from 29 balls and fifties from the left-handed pair of Devon Conway and Shivam Dube in the first innings helped CSK post the biggest-ever total (235 for four) at the Eden Gardens in IPL.

Ajinkya Rahane’s unbelievable 71 from 29 balls and fifties from the left-handed pair of Devon Conway and Shivam Dube in the first innings helped CSK post the biggest-ever total (235 for four) at the Eden Gardens in IPL. Twin wickets each from seamer Tushar Deshpande and spinner Maheesh Theekshana ensured the touring side is walking away with a 49-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders. After being asked to bat first, Chennai openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and in-form Devon Conway began unleashing boundaries inside the Powerplay and put pressure on KKR straightaway. Gaikwad’s wicket brought the game-changer for the night, Ajinkya Rahane at the crease, who then joined hands with Conway and broke KKR bowling’s back with an array of shots. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Mohammed Siraj clean bowls Jos Buttler with a jaffa in RCB vs RR - WATCH While Conway departed after completing his fifty, Rahane didn’t put brakes and kept scoring at will. Shivam Dube, who also enjoyed batting in IPL 2023, took the attack to the opposition as the pair put KKR’s back against the wall. With so many boundaries and a few fifties, CSK innings were making headlines with each passing over, but what caught everyone's attention was Rahane’s superb knock of 71 from 29 balls, which included six fours and five sixes – at a strike rate of 244.83. Thanks to an unmatched level of hitting, CSK posed the highest-ever total at the venue – 235 for four. KKR, in the reply, lost two wickets inside the first two overs and already looked terrified of what happened earlier. Though Venkatesh Iyer and Captain Nitish Rana tried to save the sinking ship, the pressure of the massive target was so much that eventually, they crumbled under it. Jason Roy and Rinku Singh were two players who could cross the fifty run-mark but still couldn’t prevent the inevitable, as the hosts lost the match by 49 runs. With this win, CSK won its third straight match, while KKR lost its fourth game on the trot. Chennai is now leading the points chart with five wins in seven games. They next face Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur on April 27th.

IPL 2023: Ajinkya Rahane masterclass stuns KKR as CSK win by 49 runs, maintain winning streak

Delhi Capitals showman Axar Patel starred for his side as he, along with some help from pacers at the death, helped DC beat SRH by seven runs in Hyderabad on Monday evening. While Washington Sundar kept the hosts in the chase almost till the last moment, pinpoint Yorkers from Mukesh Kumar did the job for Delhi, who now have won their second straight game in IPL 2023.

The under-fire Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat first. Captain David Warner returned to his old base in Hyderabad and was joined by a new opening partner Phil Salt, who got out on a first ball duck off Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Warner’s compatriot Mitchell Marsh came one down and hammered Marco Jansen for five fours in one over. Warner also got after Washington Sundar, hitting him for a four and a six in his first over.

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With the way they found the rhythm inside the Powerplay, Delhi looked like making the most of this start. Things, however, went the other way as they first lost Marsh, trapped in-front on 25 and then lost three wickets in one over to off-spinner Sundar. That passage of play pulled back their momentum as they were left reeling at 62 for five in eight overs.

Two experienced campaigners, Manish Pandey and Axar Patel, steadied the sinking ship and deployed a cautious approach to avoid getting all out before time. Both scored 34 runs each, but that wasn’t enough, as DC managed a mediocre 144 for nine.

SRH's chase began in the most SRH manner, who, unlike other top-performing teams, haven’t got going in IPL 2023. With century-maker Harry Brook and Mayank Agarwal opening, they got off to a decent start but lost a wicket (Brook bowled off Nortje) inside the first six overs.

After a 38-run stand, Delhi’s star performer Axar removed Agarwal on 49. It was the breakthrough DC was looking for, as in no time, they picked two more wickets to SRH on the back foot.&nbsp;It started to get exciting for DC as Axar came back to remove SRH captain Aiden Markram on three.

Sundar and Henrich Klaassen then tried scripting&nbsp;a comeback for the hosts, but impressive death bowling from Nortje and Mukesh Kumar spoiled their party as Delhi Capitals beat SunRisers Hyderabad by seven runs.

Delhi Capitals showman Axar Patel starred for his side as he, along with some help from pacers at the death, helped DC beat SRH by seven runs in Hyderabad on Monday evening.

Delhi Capitals showman Axar Patel starred for his side as he, along with some help from pacers at the death, helped DC beat SRH by seven runs in Hyderabad on Monday evening. While Washington Sundar kept the hosts in the chase almost till the last moment, pinpoint Yorkers from Mukesh Kumar did the job for Delhi, who now have won their second straight game in IPL 2023. The under-fire Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat first. Captain David Warner returned to his old base in Hyderabad and was joined by a new opening partner Phil Salt, who got out on a first ball duck off Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Warner’s compatriot Mitchell Marsh came one down and hammered Marco Jansen for five fours in one over. Warner also got after Washington Sundar, hitting him for a four and a six in his first over. ALSO READ: IPL 2023: Irfan Pathan in awe of RCB's Mohammed Siraj, says he's the difference-maker for them this season With the way they found the rhythm inside the Powerplay, Delhi looked like making the most of this start. Things, however, went the other way as they first lost Marsh, trapped in-front on 25 and then lost three wickets in one over to off-spinner Sundar. That passage of play pulled back their momentum as they were left reeling at 62 for five in eight overs. Two experienced campaigners, Manish Pandey and Axar Patel, steadied the sinking ship and deployed a cautious approach to avoid getting all out before time. Both scored 34 runs each, but that wasn’t enough, as DC managed a mediocre 144 for nine. SRH's chase began in the most SRH manner, who, unlike other top-performing teams, haven’t got going in IPL 2023. With century-maker Harry Brook and Mayank Agarwal opening, they got off to a decent start but lost a wicket (Brook bowled off Nortje) inside the first six overs. After a 38-run stand, Delhi’s star performer Axar removed Agarwal on 49. It was the breakthrough DC was looking for, as in no time, they picked two more wickets to SRH on the back foot. It started to get exciting for DC as Axar came back to remove SRH captain Aiden Markram on three. Sundar and Henrich Klaassen then tried scripting a comeback for the hosts, but impressive death bowling from Nortje and Mukesh Kumar spoiled their party as Delhi Capitals beat SunRisers Hyderabad by seven runs.

IPL 2023: Axar Patel, pacers power Delhi Capitals to successive win, stun SRH by 7 runs

Chennai Super Kings batsman Ajinkya Rahane has turned heads with his form this season. On Sunday against KKR, Rahane tore apart Kolkata bowling as he smashed 71 not out off just 29 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes. The right-hand batsman credits his batting to clear mindset but says that his best is yet to come.

"Just a clear mindset and nothing else. If that's right, you can do anything and so just wanted to keep my mind clear. The prep before the season was very good. Ball was stopping and the pitch was a little sticky, but the outfield was fast and one side was small. Ruturaj batted very well and I just wanted to be positive. I enjoyed all the knocks this season and I feel my best is yet to come. Great learning to play under MS. Played under him at India and playing under him at CSK for the first time. Whatever he says, you listen," said Rahane at the post match presentation.

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Rahane came into bat at number three after Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed on a peach of a delivery by KKR spinner Suyash Sharma. The batsman added 36 runs for the second with Devon Conway, who scored a brilliant 40-ball 56. After Conway's dismissal, Rahane joined forces with Shivam Dube and the duo added 85 runs in 32 balls.

Dube was eventually dismissed for a 21-ball 50 but Rahane carried on, adding 38 runs with Ravindra Jadeja, who played a cameo of 8-ball 18, in just 11 balls. Thanks to Rahane's blistering innings, CSK posted their highest ever score of 235/4 in 20 overs. Have a look at some of his sixes here:

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Chennai Super Kings batsman Ajinkya Rahane has turned heads with his form this season. On Sunday against KKR, Rahane tore apart Kolkata bowling as he smashed 71 not out off just 29 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes.

Chennai Super Kings batsman Ajinkya Rahane has turned heads with his form this season. On Sunday against KKR, Rahane tore apart Kolkata bowling as he smashed 71 not out off just 29 balls, hitting six fours and five sixes. The right-hand batsman credits his batting to clear mindset but says that his best is yet to come. "Just a clear mindset and nothing else. If that's right, you can do anything and so just wanted to keep my mind clear. The prep before the season was very good. Ball was stopping and the pitch was a little sticky, but the outfield was fast and one side was small. Ruturaj batted very well and I just wanted to be positive. I enjoyed all the knocks this season and I feel my best is yet to come. Great learning to play under MS. Played under him at India and playing under him at CSK for the first time. Whatever he says, you listen," said Rahane at the post match presentation. Also Watch: Mohammed Siraj clean bowls Jos Buttler with a jaffa in RCB vs RR Rahane came into bat at number three after Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed on a peach of a delivery by KKR spinner Suyash Sharma. The batsman added 36 runs for the second with Devon Conway, who scored a brilliant 40-ball 56. After Conway's dismissal, Rahane joined forces with Shivam Dube and the duo added 85 runs in 32 balls. Dube was eventually dismissed for a 21-ball 50 but Rahane carried on, adding 38 runs with Ravindra Jadeja, who played a cameo of 8-ball 18, in just 11 balls. Thanks to Rahane's blistering innings, CSK posted their highest ever score of 235/4 in 20 overs. Have a look at some of his sixes here: 🔥 We are using 'Ridiculous' and 'Rahane' in one sentence... who would have thunk!? 🤯#KKRvCSK #IPLonJioCinema #TATAIPL #IPL2023 | @ajinkyarahane88 pic.twitter.com/zXhhtfIFlv — JioCinema (@JioCinema) April 23, 2023 × 💥💥Ajju ruling from West to East🙌#KKRvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁pic.twitter.com/dpr2C4tfEi — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 23, 2023 × This was Rahane's second fifty of the season after scoring 61 off 27 in his first match of the season against Mumbai Indians. Rahane has scored 209 runs this season so far with two fifties and at a mind-numbing strike rate of 199. He also has an average of 52.25 this season. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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SRH vs DC Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Delhi Capitals in match no. 34 of the IPL season 2023 on Monday, April 24. The clash will take place at the home ground of Hyderabad, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Sunrisers are currently in second last place in the points table with 6 wins in their arsenal. They lost their opening two matches, won the next two, and are coming back into the game after losing the previous two matches.&nbsp;

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, has their worst start this season as they lost five matches continuously. Their fortune changed during the last outing against the Kolkata Knight Riders where they achieved their first victory of the season due to an all-round performance.&nbsp;

Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the two teams’ head-to-head:

<h2>SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL&nbsp;</h2>

Out of the 21 matches played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, SRH has won 11, while DC has claimed 10 victories. In the initial stages of the rivalry, SRH dominated by winning the first four matches. However, in recent times, DC has been in good form, winning the last four encounters.

Matches played: 21

Matches won by Sunrisers Hyderabad: 11

Matches won by Delhi Capitals: 9

Matches tied: 1

<h2>SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Pitch report</h2>

The pitch is expected to provide decent support to the batters in this game. The average first innings score in the last five T20 games has been 186 runs. The team winning the toss will likely elect to bowl.

<h2>SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Weather update</h2>

There are chances of a thunderstorm on match day. The temperature is expected to hover between 24 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds will be around 15-25 km/h and the humidity will range from 58 to 80 per cent.

<h2>SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI</h2>

Sunrisers Hyderabad: &nbsp;Mayank Agarwal, Harry Brook, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik and T Natarajan.

Delhi Capitals: David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw/Sarfaraz Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Phil Salt (wk), Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Anrich Nortje and Mukesh Kumar.

<h2>SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Prediction</h2>

Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad has more chances to win today’s match.&nbsp;

<h2>SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Broadcast &amp; live-streaming details</h2>

Match timings: 7:30 pm IST

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SRH vs DC Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Delhi Capitals in match no. 34 of the IPL season 2023 on Monday, April 24. The clash will take place at the home ground of Hyderabad, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium.

SRH vs DC Head to Head- IPL 2023: The Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Delhi Capitals in match no. 34 of the IPL season 2023 on Monday, April 24. The clash will take place at the home ground of Hyderabad, the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Sunrisers are currently in second last place in the points table with 6 wins in their arsenal. They lost their opening two matches, won the next two, and are coming back into the game after losing the previous two matches. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, has their worst start this season as they lost five matches continuously. Their fortune changed during the last outing against the Kolkata Knight Riders where they achieved their first victory of the season due to an all-round performance. Ahead of today’s match, here is a look at the two teams’ head-to-head: SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Head-to-head record in IPL Out of the 21 matches played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Delhi Capitals, SRH has won 11, while DC has claimed 10 victories. In the initial stages of the rivalry, SRH dominated by winning the first four matches. However, in recent times, DC has been in good form, winning the last four encounters. Matches played: 21 Matches won by Sunrisers Hyderabad: 11 Matches won by Delhi Capitals: 9 Matches tied: 1 SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Pitch report The pitch is expected to provide decent support to the batters in this game. The average first innings score in the last five T20 games has been 186 runs. The team winning the toss will likely elect to bowl. SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Weather update There are chances of a thunderstorm on match day. The temperature is expected to hover between 24 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius. Wind speeds will be around 15-25 km/h and the humidity will range from 58 to 80 per cent. SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Probable playing XI Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Harry Brook, Rahul Tripathi, Aiden Markram (c), Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Washington Sundar, Marco Jansen, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik and T Natarajan. Delhi Capitals: David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw/Sarfaraz Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Manish Pandey, Phil Salt (wk), Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Anrich Nortje and Mukesh Kumar. SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Prediction Prediction: Sunrisers Hyderabad has more chances to win today’s match. SRH vs DC- IPL 2023: Broadcast & live-streaming details Match timings: 7:30 pm IST Venue: Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad Live broadcast: Star Sports Live streaming: JioCinema app WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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