From RCB's 263/5 to MS Dhoni-led CSK's run-fest vs Punjab: Top five team totals in IPL history

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Jadeja, who had replaced MS Dhoni as captain of the defending champions ahead of the start of the season, is yet to win his first game as the skipper of the side. CSK have lost their first four matches in a row and are currently placed at the bottom of the table with 0 points.

CSK have been written off by many former cricketers and experts, who believe they are unlikely to make it to the playoffs this season after the shambolic start. Amid the franchise's disastrous run in the ongoing season, former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel has come up with an out-of-the-box suggestion for the Jadeja-led side.

Parthiv has suggested former captain MS Dhoni open the batting for CSK in the ongoing season. CSK had tried the opening pair of Rurturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in their opening game of the season against KKR but had to drop the Kiwi batter after a poor show in the first game. Robin Uthappa has since been opening with Gaikwad but the duo have failed to deliver consistently at the top.

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Parthiv believes Dhoni can promote himself as an opener in the batting line-up or the veteran wicket-keeper batter can also bat at number three or four for his team. Dhoni enjoyed some success batting at number three for the Indian team during his early days in international cricket and also opened the batting on a few occasions for the Men in Blue.

“He is someone who has revived the CSK side over the years. MS Dhoni started his career as an opener, why not take the role in the fag-end of his career? He is batting at No.7 now and plays hardly 10-15 balls. So why not Dhoni bat up in the order at No.3 or maybe at 4 or open? Just a figure like MS Dhoni, even if he stays there for 14-15 overs you never know. You will have to do something different,” Parthiv said on Cricbuzz.

Dhoni is currently batting at number 6 or 7 for Chennai Super Kings and has been playing as a finisher for a number of years for the four-time champions. However, his waning prowess and failure to take on the bowlers at crucial junctures have led to CSK's struggles of late.

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However, Parthiv believes, Dhoni who used to be a great player against pace during his playing days for India, has still got it in him to bat in seaming conditions and help his team score big runs. Dhoni has never opened the batting for CSK in the IPL.

“Every time India were in trouble in seaming conditions, MS Dhoni has got runs, whether it was against Sri Lanka where he got 80 in Dharamsala or in Chennai against Pakistan where he got a hundred. With his technique, everyone would think that he would struggle on a seaming wicket and here the ball is seaming around in the first 4-5 overs and he has his own technique and knows how to survive,” Parthiv explained.

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Jadeja, who had replaced MS Dhoni as captain of the defending champions ahead of the start of the season, is yet to win his first game as the skipper of the side.

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have endured a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. Jadeja, who had replaced MS Dhoni as captain of the defending champions ahead of the start of the season, is yet to win his first game as the skipper of the side. CSK have lost their first four matches in a row and are currently placed at the bottom of the table with 0 points. CSK have been written off by many former cricketers and experts, who believe they are unlikely to make it to the playoffs this season after the shambolic start. Amid the franchise's disastrous run in the ongoing season, former India wicket-keeper batter Parthiv Patel has come up with an out-of-the-box suggestion for the Jadeja-led side. Parthiv has suggested former captain MS Dhoni open the batting for CSK in the ongoing season. CSK had tried the opening pair of Rurturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in their opening game of the season against KKR but had to drop the Kiwi batter after a poor show in the first game. Robin Uthappa has since been opening with Gaikwad but the duo have failed to deliver consistently at the top. Also Read: Yuzvendra Chahal loses his temper at the umpire during RR vs LSG encounter – Watch Parthiv believes Dhoni can promote himself as an opener in the batting line-up or the veteran wicket-keeper batter can also bat at number three or four for his team. Dhoni enjoyed some success batting at number three for the Indian team during his early days in international cricket and also opened the batting on a few occasions for the Men in Blue. “He is someone who has revived the CSK side over the years. MS Dhoni started his career as an opener, why not take the role in the fag-end of his career? He is batting at No.7 now and plays hardly 10-15 balls. So why not Dhoni bat up in the order at No.3 or maybe at 4 or open? Just a figure like MS Dhoni, even if he stays there for 14-15 overs you never know. You will have to do something different,” Parthiv said on Cricbuzz. Dhoni is currently batting at number 6 or 7 for Chennai Super Kings and has been playing as a finisher for a number of years for the four-time champions. However, his waning prowess and failure to take on the bowlers at crucial junctures have led to CSK's struggles of late. Also Read: Not Jadeja! Ravi Shastri names former CSK star who should have replaced MS Dhoni as captain However, Parthiv believes, Dhoni who used to be a great player against pace during his playing days for India, has still got it in him to bat in seaming conditions and help his team score big runs. Dhoni has never opened the batting for CSK in the IPL. “Every time India were in trouble in seaming conditions, MS Dhoni has got runs, whether it was against Sri Lanka where he got 80 in Dharamsala or in Chennai against Pakistan where he got a hundred. With his technique, everyone would think that he would struggle on a seaming wicket and here the ball is seaming around in the first 4-5 overs and he has his own technique and knows how to survive,” Parthiv explained.

'Do something different': Parthiv Patel wants MS Dhoni to open amid CSK's horror run in IPL 2022

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table with zero points after four straight defeats in their first four matches. The defending champions have lost four games in a row at the start of the season for the first time in IPL history.

MS Dhoni had decided to step&nbsp;down as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings just a couple of days ahead of the start of IPL 2022 handing over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has had a disastrous start to his captaincy stint with the four-time champions. Jadeja is yet to bag his first win as captain for CSK as the Men in Yellow are on a losing streak of 4 games.

Reacting to Jadeja's poor start as CSK captain, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the all-rounder should not have been appointed Dhoni's replacement as captain when the former CSK skipper knew that he was ready to step down. Shastri feels CSK should not have let go of their former star Faf du Plessis, who could have led the side and Jadeja could have played freely as a player.

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Du Plessis was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL 2022 mega auction in February this year and has been leading his new side in the ongoing season. Du Plessis was part of the CSK squad last year and played an instrumental role in helping them claim their 4th IPL title.

"I believe, a player like Jadeja should focus on his cricket. If Chennai think about it again, they should have not let Faf du Plessis go because he is a match-winner and played a lot,"&nbsp;Shastri said on ESPN Cricinfo.

"If Dhoni didn't want to captain the side, then Faf should have become the captain and Jadeja should have played as a player. Because he (Jadeja) can then play freely, no pressure of captaincy. Things could have been different for Chennai," the former India head coach added.

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Shastri had earlier stated that Jadeja was more than capable of handling the responsibility of captaining CSK in IPL 2022. However, the defending champions' poor start to their ongoing campaign has made the former India head coach rethink his earlier claims.

Du Plessis, on the other hand, has enjoyed a brilliant start to his captaincy stint at RCB with three wins in their first four matches so far this season. RCB are on an unbeaten streak of three games after losing their opener against Punjab Kings.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table with zero points after four straight defeats in their first four matches.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a woeful start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as they find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table with zero points after four straight defeats in their first four matches. The defending champions have lost four games in a row at the start of the season for the first time in IPL history. MS Dhoni had decided to step down as the captain of the Chennai Super Kings just a couple of days ahead of the start of IPL 2022 handing over the baton to star all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who has had a disastrous start to his captaincy stint with the four-time champions. Jadeja is yet to bag his first win as captain for CSK as the Men in Yellow are on a losing streak of 4 games. Reacting to Jadeja's poor start as CSK captain, former India head coach Ravi Shastri said the all-rounder should not have been appointed Dhoni's replacement as captain when the former CSK skipper knew that he was ready to step down. Shastri feels CSK should not have let go of their former star Faf du Plessis, who could have led the side and Jadeja could have played freely as a player. Also Read: Ravindra Jadeja more than capable of handling captaincy for CSK, says former India head coach Ravi Shastri Du Plessis was roped in by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the IPL 2022 mega auction in February this year and has been leading his new side in the ongoing season. Du Plessis was part of the CSK squad last year and played an instrumental role in helping them claim their 4th IPL title. "I believe, a player like Jadeja should focus on his cricket. If Chennai think about it again, they should have not let Faf du Plessis go because he is a match-winner and played a lot," Shastri said on ESPN Cricinfo. "If Dhoni didn't want to captain the side, then Faf should have become the captain and Jadeja should have played as a player. Because he (Jadeja) can then play freely, no pressure of captaincy. Things could have been different for Chennai," the former India head coach added. Also Read: 'Tremendous switch' - Former England skipper picks India youngster as best transfer of IPL 2022 Shastri had earlier stated that Jadeja was more than capable of handling the responsibility of captaining CSK in IPL 2022. However, the defending champions' poor start to their ongoing campaign has made the former India head coach rethink his earlier claims. Du Plessis, on the other hand, has enjoyed a brilliant start to his captaincy stint at RCB with three wins in their first four matches so far this season. RCB are on an unbeaten streak of three games after losing their opener against Punjab Kings.

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MS Dhoni's love for football is a secret to none. Dhoni wanted to be a goalkeeper in football before trying his hands at wicket-keeping in cricket. He went on to become one of the most successful wicket-keeper batters in the world and enjoyed tremendous success in his illustrious international career for the Indian cricket team.

Dhoni, who captained India to numerous memorable triumphs, retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to ply his trade for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni has also given up captaincy at CSK and continues to play only as a wicket-keeper batter.&nbsp;

On Saturday, Dhoni was seen enjoying some football ahead of CSK's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL 2022. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who has been on commentary duties during the ongoing season, revealed an interesting anecdote regarding Dhoni's love for football.

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Shastri, who served as India's full-time head coach from 2017 to 2021, revealed how he once yelled at Dhoni like never before to stop his game of football before Team India's final against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Shastri said there was dew before the game and he didn't want Dhoni to pick up an injury ahead of the all-important game.

“He loves football. It scares, the intensity he plays, you from the outside, you hope he doesn’t get injured. I remember before the Asia Cup final, there was dew, he went skidding five minutes before the toss," said Shastri on Star Sports.

“I’ve never yelled like that in my life, I said stop the game! Something like that. You don’t want to lose your main player in a game against Pakistan, because five minutes later was the toss. But, to get him out, leave the football, impossible," he added.

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After struggling with the bat in the last couple of seasons in the IPL, Dhoni got off to a great start in the ongoing IPL 2022 with a half-century in CSK's opening clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, he has since struggled to fire and has managed only 42 runs in his last three games.

CSK are yet to get off the mark in IPL 2022 as they have lost their first four matches in a row this season under their new captain Ravindra Jadeja.

MS Dhoni's love for football is a secret to none. Dhoni wanted to be a goalkeeper in football before trying his hands at wicket-keeping in cricket. He went on to become one of the most successful wicket-keeper batters in the world and enjoyed tremendous success in his illustrious international career for the Indian cricket team.

MS Dhoni's love for football is a secret to none. Dhoni wanted to be a goalkeeper in football before trying his hands at wicket-keeping in cricket. He went on to become one of the most successful wicket-keeper batters in the world and enjoyed tremendous success in his illustrious international career for the Indian cricket team. Dhoni, who captained India to numerous memorable triumphs, retired from international cricket in 2020 but continues to ply his trade for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Dhoni has also given up captaincy at CSK and continues to play only as a wicket-keeper batter. On Saturday, Dhoni was seen enjoying some football ahead of CSK's clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the ongoing IPL 2022. Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, who has been on commentary duties during the ongoing season, revealed an interesting anecdote regarding Dhoni's love for football. Also Read: RCB pacer Harshal Patel leaves team's bio-bubble after demise of his family member Shastri, who served as India's full-time head coach from 2017 to 2021, revealed how he once yelled at Dhoni like never before to stop his game of football before Team India's final against Pakistan in the Asia Cup. Shastri said there was dew before the game and he didn't want Dhoni to pick up an injury ahead of the all-important game. “He loves football. It scares, the intensity he plays, you from the outside, you hope he doesn’t get injured. I remember before the Asia Cup final, there was dew, he went skidding five minutes before the toss," said Shastri on Star Sports. “I’ve never yelled like that in my life, I said stop the game! Something like that. You don’t want to lose your main player in a game against Pakistan, because five minutes later was the toss. But, to get him out, leave the football, impossible," he added. Also Read: Delhi Capitals' Shardul Thakur completes incredible catch to dismiss KKR's Ajinkya Rahane - WATCH After struggling with the bat in the last couple of seasons in the IPL, Dhoni got off to a great start in the ongoing IPL 2022 with a half-century in CSK's opening clash against Kolkata Knight Riders. However, he has since struggled to fire and has managed only 42 runs in his last three games. CSK are yet to get off the mark in IPL 2022 as they have lost their first four matches in a row this season under their new captain Ravindra Jadeja.

'I’ve never yelled like that': When Ravi Shastri scolded MS Dhoni for playing football before Asia Cup final

IPL 2022: Sunrisers Hyderabad register first points of the season with win over Chennai Super Kings

Ravindra Jadeja added another milestone to his already illustrious career as he played his 150th game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.<o:p></o:p>

Jadeja became the third cricketer from Chennai Super Kings to achieve the feat in the competition after ex-skipper MS Dhoni (217 matches) and Suresh Raina who has 200 appearances to his name.

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Jadeja started his stint with CSK way back in 2012 and currently, he is the third highest wicket-taker for the side with 110 wickets and has also scored 1,523 runs for the four-time IPL champions.<o:p></o:p>

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Chennai Super Kings are off to a bad start in this year’s tournament as they have lost all three of their matches till now. After a loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opener, CSK were outplayed completely in the next two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings.<o:p></o:p>

On Saturday, Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to field against CSK. Jadeja made one change to his side as Maheesh Theekshana was included in place of Dwaine Pretorious. Bowling has been a sore spot for Chennai Super Kings as the inexperienced fast bowling attack has struggled to reap rewards against the solid batting of their oppositions till now.<o:p></o:p>

Ravindra Jadeja added another milestone to his already illustrious career as he played his 150th game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday.

Ravindra Jadeja added another milestone to his already illustrious career as he played his 150th game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as Chennai Super Kings take on Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday. Jadeja became the third cricketer from Chennai Super Kings to achieve the feat in the competition after ex-skipper MS Dhoni (217 matches) and Suresh Raina who has 200 appearances to his name. Also read | Glenn Maxwell to return? Royal Challengers Bangalore predicted XI against Mumbai Indians Jadeja started his stint with CSK way back in 2012 and currently, he is the third highest wicket-taker for the side with 110 wickets and has also scored 1,523 runs for the four-time IPL champions. Jadeja took over the CSK captaincy at the start of IPL 2022 as MS Dhoni stepped down from the position after a long stint and it has been a rocky start to his life as the skipper for Jadeja. Also read | 'Ban him for life, send him to rehab': Ravi Shastri on cricketer who 'bullied' Yuzvendra Chahal at MI in 2013 Chennai Super Kings are off to a bad start in this year’s tournament as they have lost all three of their matches till now. After a loss against Kolkata Knight Riders in the opener, CSK were outplayed completely in the next two matches against Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings. On Saturday, Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Kane Williamson won the toss and opted to field against CSK. Jadeja made one change to his side as Maheesh Theekshana was included in place of Dwaine Pretorious. Bowling has been a sore spot for Chennai Super Kings as the inexperienced fast bowling attack has struggled to reap rewards against the solid batting of their oppositions till now.

IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja makes 150th appearance, joins MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina in elite list

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperately looking to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their fourth game of the season at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 09). CSK have had the worst possible start to their title defence campaign under new captain Ravindra Jadeja with three back-to-back defeats in their first three games.

Sunrisers Hyderabad too have had a woeful start to their campaign as they currently sit at the bottom of the points table with no points from their first two games. SRH have lost their first two games in a row and will be searching for their first win of the season against a struggling CSK side tonight.

While CSK's bowling attack has struggled in the absence of Deepak Chahar, the batters too have disappointed so far. Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and senior batter Amabati Rayudu are yet to fire this season while captain Ravindra Jadeja has failed to finish games despite taking added responsibility by promoting himself in the batting order.

SRH too have gone batting heavy in both their games this season but the batters have failed to fire as a unit. While skipper Kane Williamson is yet to make an impact, the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi too have failed to get going.

However, at the DY Patil Stadium where the pacers are expected to get help from the pitch, SRH will be optimistic about their chances considering the quality in their pace department. The likes of Umran Malik, T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar can trouble the CSK batters and will be hoping to secure the first win for their side tonight.

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Here is all you need to know about CSK vs SRH clash in IPL 2022:

Head to head:

Chennai Super Kings have a clear advantage over SUnrisers Hyderabad when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams. CSK have won 12 times in 16 meetings between the two teams while SRH have managed only 4 wins.

Stats:

SRH skipper Kane Williamson has a fabulous record against CSK in the IPL. Williamson has scored 318 runs in 10 innings against the defending champions. For CSK, Ambati Rayudu has been a prolific run-getter against SRH with 513 runs in 16 innings.

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Trivia:

CSK opener Robin Uthappa possesses a great record against Washington Sundar in the IPL. Though Sundar did well with the new ball in the Powerplay against Lucknow Super Giants in his side's last game, Uthappa can get CSK off to a flyer if he can take on Sundar early in the innings.

Predicted playing XIs:

CSK: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary

SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Kane Williamson, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Washington Sundar, Abdul Samad, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperately looking to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their fourth game of the season at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 09).

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be desperately looking to get off the mark in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 when they lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their fourth game of the season at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday (April 09). CSK have had the worst possible start to their title defence campaign under new captain Ravindra Jadeja with three back-to-back defeats in their first three games. Sunrisers Hyderabad too have had a woeful start to their campaign as they currently sit at the bottom of the points table with no points from their first two games. SRH have lost their first two games in a row and will be searching for their first win of the season against a struggling CSK side tonight. While CSK's bowling attack has struggled in the absence of Deepak Chahar, the batters too have disappointed so far. Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and senior batter Amabati Rayudu are yet to fire this season while captain Ravindra Jadeja has failed to finish games despite taking added responsibility by promoting himself in the batting order. SRH too have gone batting heavy in both their games this season but the batters have failed to fire as a unit. While skipper Kane Williamson is yet to make an impact, the likes of Nicholas Pooran, Abhishek Sharma and Rahul Tripathi too have failed to get going. However, at the DY Patil Stadium where the pacers are expected to get help from the pitch, SRH will be optimistic about their chances considering the quality in their pace department. The likes of Umran Malik, T Natarajan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar can trouble the CSK batters and will be hoping to secure the first win for their side tonight. Also Read: CSK vs SRH, IPL 2022 today match prediction: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad clash? Here is all you need to know about CSK vs SRH clash in IPL 2022: Head to head: Chennai Super Kings have a clear advantage over SUnrisers Hyderabad when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two teams. CSK have won 12 times in 16 meetings between the two teams while SRH have managed only 4 wins. Stats: SRH skipper Kane Williamson has a fabulous record against CSK in the IPL. Williamson has scored 318 runs in 10 innings against the defending champions. For CSK, Ambati Rayudu has been a prolific run-getter against SRH with 513 runs in 16 innings. Also Read: 'There is no MS Dhoni now': Ravi Shastri backs RCB star to return as a finisher in India's T20 WC 2022 squad Trivia: CSK opener Robin Uthappa possesses a great record against Washington Sundar in the IPL. Though Sundar did well with the new ball in the Powerplay against Lucknow Super Giants in his side's last game, Uthappa can get CSK off to a flyer if he can take on Sundar early in the innings. Predicted playing XIs: CSK: Robin Uthappa, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Dwayne Bravo, Dwaine Pretorius, Chris Jordan, Mukesh Choudhary SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi, Kane Williamson, Aiden Markram, Nicholas Pooran, Washington Sundar, Abdul Samad, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Umran Malik, T Natarajan

IPL 2022: CSK vs SRH - Head to head record, trivia, stats and predicted playing XIs

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Dinesh Karthik to make his comeback to the Indian team as a finisher for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 after the veteran batter's heroics in the ongoing IPL 2022. Karthik has been brilliant so far for RCB in the finisher's role and has been enjoying great form.

Karthik, who was roped in by RCB at the IPL 2022 mega auction in February this year, played a sensational knock of unbeaten 44 runs off just 23 balls to help RCB beat Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling run chase on Tuesday. Karthik came out to bat at number seven when RCB were 87/5 in the 170-run chase.

He went after the bowlers right from the start of his innings to turn the game in his side's favour and take them over the line comfortably. Shastri, who was left impressed by Karthik's heroics in the run-chase against Rajasthan Royals, has backed the veteran wicket-keeper batter to find a spot in India's squad for T20 World Cup 2022 which will be staged in Australia later this year.

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"With the amount of cricket being played and with the injuries that can take place, if you have a good IPL season which I feel he is right in thinking in that fashion. He has started off really hot and if he has a crackerjack of a season, surely he will be in that mix," Shastri said on ESPN Cricinfo.

"He has got the experience, he has got all the shots...there is no Dhoni in the side now so you are looking at a finisher as well. But you also have to see how many keepers you want - there's Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant and now there's Karthik. And if there's an injury there, then he comes in automatically," he added.

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Karthik, who had taken up commentary during the T20 World Cup 2021 last year, has been sensational with the bat for RCB in IPL 2022 and has been making heads turn with his performances for the Faf du Plessis-led side. Karthik has so far notched up 90 runs in three matches for his team and has been unbeaten twice this season.

The 36-year-old last played for India in the 2019 ODI World Cup where India lost against New Zealand in the semi-final to bow out of the tournament.

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Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Dinesh Karthik to make his comeback to the Indian team as a finisher for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 after the veteran batter's heroics in the ongoing IPL 2022.

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri has backed Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star Dinesh Karthik to make his comeback to the Indian team as a finisher for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022 after the veteran batter's heroics in the ongoing IPL 2022. Karthik has been brilliant so far for RCB in the finisher's role and has been enjoying great form. Karthik, who was roped in by RCB at the IPL 2022 mega auction in February this year, played a sensational knock of unbeaten 44 runs off just 23 balls to help RCB beat Rajasthan Royals in a thrilling run chase on Tuesday. Karthik came out to bat at number seven when RCB were 87/5 in the 170-run chase. He went after the bowlers right from the start of his innings to turn the game in his side's favour and take them over the line comfortably. Shastri, who was left impressed by Karthik's heroics in the run-chase against Rajasthan Royals, has backed the veteran wicket-keeper batter to find a spot in India's squad for T20 World Cup 2022 which will be staged in Australia later this year. Also Read: Not correct to say there were differences between Virat Kohli, Anil Kumble, says ex-CoA chief Vinod Rai "With the amount of cricket being played and with the injuries that can take place, if you have a good IPL season which I feel he is right in thinking in that fashion. He has started off really hot and if he has a crackerjack of a season, surely he will be in that mix," Shastri said on ESPN Cricinfo. "He has got the experience, he has got all the shots...there is no Dhoni in the side now so you are looking at a finisher as well. But you also have to see how many keepers you want - there's Ishan Kishan, Rishabh Pant and now there's Karthik. And if there's an injury there, then he comes in automatically," he added. Also Read: Karthik ahead of Pant? Shaun Pollock makes bold claim regarding RCB star's T20 WC chances Karthik, who had taken up commentary during the T20 World Cup 2021 last year, has been sensational with the bat for RCB in IPL 2022 and has been making heads turn with his performances for the Faf du Plessis-led side. Karthik has so far notched up 90 runs in three matches for his team and has been unbeaten twice this season. The 36-year-old last played for India in the 2019 ODI World Cup where India lost against New Zealand in the semi-final to bow out of the tournament.

'There is no MS Dhoni now': Ravi Shastri backs RCB star to return as a finisher in India's T20 WC 2022 squad

Robin Uthappa has been a part of the IPL since its inception. The veteran Indian player has represented a plethora of IPL franchises. When IPL was still in its early years, Uthappa played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), now-defunct Pune Warriors (PW) before having his best time at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Later, Uthappa shifted to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and represented the one-time winners in IPL 2020 before being transferred to his current franchise, i.e. the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prior to the previous year's season. Thus, the swashbuckling left-hander has had quite a journey in IPL and now feels settled with the Yellow Army.

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Reflecting on his transfer from RR to CSK, Uthappa recently revealed -- in a freewheeling chat with R Ashwin on Youtube -- which Chennai star player had a key role in initiating his transfer talks. "Kerala had a Syed Mushtaq game against Andhra in Bombay. Amba [Rayudu] was leading the Andhra side. Rayudu asked, 'what's happening with you'. He was like, 'Bro, I'll do one thing. I will give you Kasi Sir's [CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan] number. You call Kasi sir. We want a player like you in our team. Why don't you give him a call?'"

"From RR I got to know that the conversations had begun and we will see where it goes and then Kasi sir called me after two days. I was leaving Bombay. He said, 'Rob the deal is done. You're gonna be coming to us. MS said that he doesn't have anything to do with the decision. The support staff believes that you'll be a great value to our team'," added the CSK opener.

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Uthappa has played only a limited number of games (7)&nbsp;for CSK but already has two half-centuries and was part of their IPL 2021 title-win.&nbsp;

Robin Uthappa has been a part of the IPL since its inception. The veteran Indian player has represented a plethora of IPL franchises. When IPL was still in its early years, Uthappa played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), now-defunct Pune Warriors (PW) before having his best time at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

Robin Uthappa has been a part of the IPL since its inception. The veteran Indian player has represented a plethora of IPL franchises. When IPL was still in its early years, Uthappa played for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Mumbai Indians (MI), now-defunct Pune Warriors (PW) before having his best time at the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Later, Uthappa shifted to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) and represented the one-time winners in IPL 2020 before being transferred to his current franchise, i.e. the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prior to the previous year's season. Thus, the swashbuckling left-hander has had quite a journey in IPL and now feels settled with the Yellow Army. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Will Manish Pandey be retained? Predicting Lucknow Super Giants' XI vs Delhi Capitals Reflecting on his transfer from RR to CSK, Uthappa recently revealed -- in a freewheeling chat with R Ashwin on Youtube -- which Chennai star player had a key role in initiating his transfer talks. "Kerala had a Syed Mushtaq game against Andhra in Bombay. Amba [Rayudu] was leading the Andhra side. Rayudu asked, 'what's happening with you'. He was like, 'Bro, I'll do one thing. I will give you Kasi Sir's [CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan] number. You call Kasi sir. We want a player like you in our team. Why don't you give him a call?'" "From RR I got to know that the conversations had begun and we will see where it goes and then Kasi sir called me after two days. I was leaving Bombay. He said, 'Rob the deal is done. You're gonna be coming to us. MS said that he doesn't have anything to do with the decision. The support staff believes that you'll be a great value to our team'," added the CSK opener. ALSO READ | MI star Ishan Kishan shares a hilarious incident on how MS Dhoni's hand-gestures left him puzzled Uthappa has played only a limited number of games (7) for CSK but already has two half-centuries and was part of their IPL 2021 title-win.

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Team India have produced several match-winners over the years. The list is a long one, which also includes the likes of former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and ex-India captain MS Dhoni. While Yuvraj made his international debut before Dhoni, he played under the latter for the majority part of his career and the two formed a lethal batting pair in white-ball formats.

Both Yuvraj and Dhoni shared the dressing room for India during their victorious campaigns in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. While Yuvraj was the man in form during the entire 50-over World Cup, held in the subcontinent sans Pakistan, Dhoni took the onus upon himself to deliver the goods when the stakes were down for the Men in Blue in the tournament finale versus Sri Lanka, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 2.

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Recalling India's tremendous run in the 2011 ODI World Cup, hosts' then mental conditioning Paddy Upton made a big statement by claiming that not Yuvraj but Dhoni&nbsp;a 'massive high-pressure' player. "He (MS Dhoni) would do what he is the best in the world at – which is seeing a team home in a chase in the second innings in a white-ball game. He had delivered nothing in the eight games before the final. Yuvraj had done his bit, he had played his tournament. He was done, he was spent. That moment was set up for someone like Dhoni. There are very few players in the world who are genuine “massive high-pressure” players. Yuvraj Singh is not one of those, Dhoni is,” Upton wrote in his column for The Indian Express.

“The moment ‘t just a testimony to his leadership and courage, it spoke a lot about his relationship with Gary. Mind you, Gary didn’t have to stand up and have a conversation with Dhoni to discuss the merits and demerits of the move. It was just the two leaders of the team being on the same page. The knock on the glass, him pointing to himself, Gary’s nod… and it was done. I do remember very clearly when Dhoni walked down the stairs, I turned to Gary and said “Do you realise Dhoni is going there to fetch us the World Cup?” I had absolute conviction that Dhoni would come back with the trophy,” he said.

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While there isn't much to separate between Dhoni-Yuvi, both remain&nbsp;two of the biggest players to have represented India at the highest level. Yuvraj called it quits from international cricket in 2019 whereas Dhoni retired in mid-August 2020 and remains active in the IPL, playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Team India have produced several match-winners over the years. The list is a long one, which also includes the likes of former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and ex-India captain MS Dhoni.

Team India have produced several match-winners over the years. The list is a long one, which also includes the likes of former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and ex-India captain MS Dhoni. While Yuvraj made his international debut before Dhoni, he played under the latter for the majority part of his career and the two formed a lethal batting pair in white-ball formats. Both Yuvraj and Dhoni shared the dressing room for India during their victorious campaigns in the 2007 T20 World Cup and the 2011 ODI World Cup. While Yuvraj was the man in form during the entire 50-over World Cup, held in the subcontinent sans Pakistan, Dhoni took the onus upon himself to deliver the goods when the stakes were down for the Men in Blue in the tournament finale versus Sri Lanka, at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 2. ALSO READ | 5 times MS Dhoni shell-shocked fans with his unexpected decisions Recalling India's tremendous run in the 2011 ODI World Cup, hosts' then mental conditioning Paddy Upton made a big statement by claiming that not Yuvraj but Dhoni a 'massive high-pressure' player. "He (MS Dhoni) would do what he is the best in the world at – which is seeing a team home in a chase in the second innings in a white-ball game. He had delivered nothing in the eight games before the final. Yuvraj had done his bit, he had played his tournament. He was done, he was spent. That moment was set up for someone like Dhoni. There are very few players in the world who are genuine “massive high-pressure” players. Yuvraj Singh is not one of those, Dhoni is,” Upton wrote in his column for The Indian Express. “The moment ‘t just a testimony to his leadership and courage, it spoke a lot about his relationship with Gary. Mind you, Gary didn’t have to stand up and have a conversation with Dhoni to discuss the merits and demerits of the move. It was just the two leaders of the team being on the same page. The knock on the glass, him pointing to himself, Gary’s nod… and it was done. I do remember very clearly when Dhoni walked down the stairs, I turned to Gary and said “Do you realise Dhoni is going there to fetch us the World Cup?” I had absolute conviction that Dhoni would come back with the trophy,” he said. ALSO READ | MI star Ishan Kishan shares a hilarious incident on how MS Dhoni's hand-gestures left him puzzled While there isn't much to separate between Dhoni-Yuvi, both remain two of the biggest players to have represented India at the highest level. Yuvraj called it quits from international cricket in 2019 whereas Dhoni retired in mid-August 2020 and remains active in the IPL, playing for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Yuvraj is not one of those, Dhoni is: Paddy Upton feels ex-India captain a 'massive high-pressure' player

Jos Buttler has been in top form in the IPL 2022 edition. After scoring 35 in Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s season-opener, versus the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Englishman slammed an impressive 68-ball 100 in Rajasthan's second game, i.e. versus the Mumbai Indians (MI). In RR's third encounter, versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday evening (April 05), Buttler has continued his rich vein of form and returned with an unbeaten 70, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

While it was another class inning from Buttler, he ensured Samson &amp; Co. got to a good total; 169-3 in 20 overs (after they were asked to bat first). Courtesy his knock, the swashbuckling keeper-batter entered the 100-sixes club. Thus, he has joined some big names in the cash-rich league who have smashed more than 100 maximums in the tournament. Overall, he became the 26th player to enter the elite club.&nbsp;

Overall, the list is spearheaded by Universe Boss Chris Gayle with AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Kieron Pollard following suit.

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Most sixes hit in IPL

Chris Gayle - 357

AB de Villiers - 251

Rohit Sharma - 232

MS Dhoni - 222

Kieron Pollard - 215

Virat Kohli - 212

Suresh Raina - 203

David Warner - 201

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The players to have smashed 100, or more, sixes also include the likes of Shane Watson, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, Sanju Samson and many others. Buttler's tally now stands at 103 after his unbeaten knock versus RCB at the Wankhede. In addition, he became the Orange Cap holder during his knock versus RCB.

At the innings break, Buttler told the broadcasters, "The surface feels a little bit soft. The slower balls and Hasaranga with his googly was slow off the wicket. We'll have to see if it changes with the dew. It was frustrating, but sometimes you have to suck it up and keep going. (On the dew) We're definitely in the game, but a lot will depend on the conditions. I'll still back my bowlers to defend it."

Jos Buttler has been in top form in the IPL 2022 edition. After scoring 35 in Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s season-opener, versus the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Englishman slammed an impressive 68-ball 100 in Rajasthan's second game, i.

Jos Buttler has been in top form in the IPL 2022 edition. After scoring 35 in Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR)'s season-opener, versus the one-time winners Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), the Englishman slammed an impressive 68-ball 100 in Rajasthan's second game, i.e. versus the Mumbai Indians (MI). In RR's third encounter, versus Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday evening (April 05), Buttler has continued his rich vein of form and returned with an unbeaten 70, at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai. While it was another class inning from Buttler, he ensured Samson & Co. got to a good total; 169-3 in 20 overs (after they were asked to bat first). Courtesy his knock, the swashbuckling keeper-batter entered the 100-sixes club. Thus, he has joined some big names in the cash-rich league who have smashed more than 100 maximums in the tournament. Overall, he became the 26th player to enter the elite club. Overall, the list is spearheaded by Universe Boss Chris Gayle with AB de Villiers, Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni and Kieron Pollard following suit. ALSO READ | MI star Ishan Kishan shares a hilarious incident on how MS Dhoni's hand-gestures left him puzzled Most sixes hit in IPL Chris Gayle - 357 AB de Villiers - 251 Rohit Sharma - 232 MS Dhoni - 222 Kieron Pollard - 215 Virat Kohli - 212 Suresh Raina - 203 David Warner - 201 ALSO READ | From Chris Gayle to Kieron Pollard: Big-hitters with most sixes in IPL The players to have smashed 100, or more, sixes also include the likes of Shane Watson, Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Robin Uthappa, Dinesh Karthik, Faf du Plessis, Ambati Rayudu, Yuvraj Singh, Sanju Samson and many others. Buttler's tally now stands at 103 after his unbeaten knock versus RCB at the Wankhede. In addition, he became the Orange Cap holder during his knock versus RCB. At the innings break, Buttler told the broadcasters, "The surface feels a little bit soft. The slower balls and Hasaranga with his googly was slow off the wicket. We'll have to see if it changes with the dew. It was frustrating, but sometimes you have to suck it up and keep going. (On the dew) We're definitely in the game, but a lot will depend on the conditions. I'll still back my bowlers to defend it."

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Ishan Kishan is rising in stature with each passing year due to his fearless striking and keeping skills, for both Team India and Mumbai Indians (MI). Like every keeper-batter in India idolises MS Dhoni, Ishan is no exception. However, Ishan and Dhoni have never shared a dressing room for India and even in the IPL.

Nonetheless, Dhoni and Ishan have been in the same XI while representing the Jharkhand team. When Ishan-Dhoni were part of Jharkhand a Vijay Hazare Trophy, the youngster was left clueless and puzzled with his senior pro's hand-gestures on the field. Ishan revealed the hilarious incident during the second episode of Breakfast With Champions Season 7 with host Gaurav Kapur.

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Kishan revealed,&nbsp;"When I joined the Vijay Hazare team, I was in Dhoni bhai’s side. And I was fielding at third man. Suddenly, the strike changed and Dhoni bhai was like (imitating Dhoni’s hand gestures)."

“I was like ‘yeh kya ho gaya?’ (What just happened right now?). I had no idea where I had to move. I then asked the slip fielder, ‘Brother, can you ask him where should I go? Even then, Dhoni was like (imitating Dhoni’s hand gestures again). I was like ‘kidhar jau bhai main?’ (Where should I go)," the MI opener added.

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At present, both Dhoni and Ishan are involved in the IPL 2022 edition. While Dhoni has stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, Ishan is leading the charge for MI with two successive half-centuries in the five-time champions' opening two games. So far, both CSK and MI are winless in the 15th season.

Ishan Kishan is rising in stature with each passing year due to his fearless striking and keeping skills, for both Team India and Mumbai Indians (MI). Like every keeper-batter in India idolises MS Dhoni, Ishan is no exception.

Ishan Kishan is rising in stature with each passing year due to his fearless striking and keeping skills, for both Team India and Mumbai Indians (MI). Like every keeper-batter in India idolises MS Dhoni, Ishan is no exception. However, Ishan and Dhoni have never shared a dressing room for India and even in the IPL. Nonetheless, Dhoni and Ishan have been in the same XI while representing the Jharkhand team. When Ishan-Dhoni were part of Jharkhand a Vijay Hazare Trophy, the youngster was left clueless and puzzled with his senior pro's hand-gestures on the field. Ishan revealed the hilarious incident during the second episode of Breakfast With Champions Season 7 with host Gaurav Kapur. ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Dinesh Karthik on cusp of joining MS Dhoni in an elite list during RCB-RR clash Kishan revealed, "When I joined the Vijay Hazare team, I was in Dhoni bhai’s side. And I was fielding at third man. Suddenly, the strike changed and Dhoni bhai was like (imitating Dhoni’s hand gestures)." “I was like ‘yeh kya ho gaya?’ (What just happened right now?). I had no idea where I had to move. I then asked the slip fielder, ‘Brother, can you ask him where should I go? Even then, Dhoni was like (imitating Dhoni’s hand gestures again). I was like ‘kidhar jau bhai main?’ (Where should I go)," the MI opener added. ALSO READ | 'I was talking to Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni' - Rishabh Pant recalls his tough phase before miraculous comeback At present, both Dhoni and Ishan are involved in the IPL 2022 edition. While Dhoni has stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain, Ishan is leading the charge for MI with two successive half-centuries in the five-time champions' opening two games. So far, both CSK and MI are winless in the 15th season.

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India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in world cricket. The stakes are always high when the two arch-rivals lock horns on the international stage. Millions of fans around the world stay glued to their TV screens when the two teams meet each other irrespective of the competition.

Though the two teams have not played any bilateral cricket between them since 2013 due to political tensions between the two nations, they continue to meet in major ICC competitions. India and Pakistan have over the years produced a number of thrilling encounters across formats and any meeting between the two sides is always a high-octane affair.

The semi-final of the 2011 ODI World Cup between India and Pakistan remains one of the most famous encounters between the arch-rivals. With a spot in the final on the line, the pressure was immense on both teams as they locked horns at the PCA Stadium in Mohali.

While stakes were high as it was a knockout clash in a World Cup and a game against Pakistan, there was also additional pressure on the MS Dhoni-led Indian team. Paddy Upton, who was the&nbsp;strength and conditioning coach of the Indian team back then, recently recalled why the semi-final against Pakistan was a non-negotiable game to lose for India.

“There was an additional extraneous political pressure that nobody spoke about but everybody was acutely aware of: if India lost, Pakistan would go to Mumbai and stay at the very same Taj Hotel that was a target of the terrorist attacks,"&nbsp;Upton wrote in his column for the Indian Express on the 11th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup triumph.

"Each one of us knew the symbolism of that without having to say it. That was not really ideal to allow Pakistan to win and go to stay at Taj; it didn’t stack up on an energetic level. So, there was that additional pressure that this was to be a non-negotiable game to lose," he explained further.

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It was a thrilling encounter between the two sides in Mohali as India rode on Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant knock of 85 runs to post 260 runs on the board before bundling out Pakistan for 231 runs to win the game 29 runs and enter the final. Tendulkar got a couple of lifelines during the game and made the most of it to help India out on a strong total on the board.

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Speaking about the India-Pakistan rivalry, Upton said the players from both sides know each other well and there is no animosity but the fierceness is more about the spectators. He also stated that the Indian players didn't need any extra motivation to win against Pakistan in the semi-final.

“The fierce Indo-Pak rivalry is more about spectators; players themselves don’t have that fierceness and animosity. They know each other fairly well and get along well. Pakistan was always a very easy game for which to prepare the Indian team for as they didn’t need any extra motivation,” Upton wrote.

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After beating Pakistan, India went on to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to lift their second World Cup trophy after a wait of 28 years. India became the first country to win a World Cup title on home soil with the memorable triumph.

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India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in world cricket. The stakes are always high when the two arch-rivals lock horns on the international stage.

India and Pakistan share one of the greatest rivalries in world cricket. The stakes are always high when the two arch-rivals lock horns on the international stage. Millions of fans around the world stay glued to their TV screens when the two teams meet each other irrespective of the competition. Though the two teams have not played any bilateral cricket between them since 2013 due to political tensions between the two nations, they continue to meet in major ICC competitions. India and Pakistan have over the years produced a number of thrilling encounters across formats and any meeting between the two sides is always a high-octane affair. The semi-final of the 2011 ODI World Cup between India and Pakistan remains one of the most famous encounters between the arch-rivals. With a spot in the final on the line, the pressure was immense on both teams as they locked horns at the PCA Stadium in Mohali. While stakes were high as it was a knockout clash in a World Cup and a game against Pakistan, there was also additional pressure on the MS Dhoni-led Indian team. Paddy Upton, who was the strength and conditioning coach of the Indian team back then, recently recalled why the semi-final against Pakistan was a non-negotiable game to lose for India. “There was an additional extraneous political pressure that nobody spoke about but everybody was acutely aware of: if India lost, Pakistan would go to Mumbai and stay at the very same Taj Hotel that was a target of the terrorist attacks," Upton wrote in his column for the Indian Express on the 11th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup triumph. "Each one of us knew the symbolism of that without having to say it. That was not really ideal to allow Pakistan to win and go to stay at Taj; it didn’t stack up on an energetic level. So, there was that additional pressure that this was to be a non-negotiable game to lose," he explained further. Also Read: 'Dad has gone to the hospital': Ishan Kishan recalls his family's reaction to MI's bid for him in IPL 2018 It was a thrilling encounter between the two sides in Mohali as India rode on Sachin Tendulkar's brilliant knock of 85 runs to post 260 runs on the board before bundling out Pakistan for 231 runs to win the game 29 runs and enter the final. Tendulkar got a couple of lifelines during the game and made the most of it to help India out on a strong total on the board. × Speaking about the India-Pakistan rivalry, Upton said the players from both sides know each other well and there is no animosity but the fierceness is more about the spectators. He also stated that the Indian players didn't need any extra motivation to win against Pakistan in the semi-final. “The fierce Indo-Pak rivalry is more about spectators; players themselves don’t have that fierceness and animosity. They know each other fairly well and get along well. Pakistan was always a very easy game for which to prepare the Indian team for as they didn’t need any extra motivation,” Upton wrote. Also Read: Younger members of the team felt intimidated by Anil Kumble: Vinod Rai reveals chat with Virat Kohli After beating Pakistan, India went on to defeat Sri Lanka by six wickets in the final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai to lift their second World Cup trophy after a wait of 28 years. India became the first country to win a World Cup title on home soil with the memorable triumph.

Wasn't ideal to let Pakistan win & stay at Taj, 2011 WC semi-final was non-negotiable for India: Paddy Upton

Dinesh Karthik has been in splendid form with the bat for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) so far in the IPL 2022 edition. In RCB's season-opener, versus Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS), the veteran IPL keeper-batter returned with a blazing 14-ball 32 not out whereas finished a tight run-chase for the side in a low-scoring thriller versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) courtesy a vital 7-ball 14*.

While DK will want to continue in&nbsp;similar stead with the bat, he is also only two away from completing 150 dismissals by a wicketkeeper in the IPL. If DK gets to the feat in RCB's clash versus Rajasthan Royals (RR), on Tuesday evening (April 05), he will become only the second keeper to have 150, or more, dismissals up his sleeves, along with Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) MS Dhoni.

Most dismissals by a keeper in IPL:

MS Dhoni - 163 (Catches - 124, Stumpings - 39)

Dinesh Karthik - 148 (Catches - 116, Stumpings - 32)

Robin Uthappa - 90 (Catches - 58, Stumpings - 32)

Wriddhiman Saha - 82 (Catches - 62, Stumpings - 20)

Parthiv Patel - 81 (Catches - 65, Stumpings - 16)

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So far, Karthik has played 215 IPL matches, representing the likes of Mumbai Indians (MI), PBKS, RCB (in 2015), KKR, Gujarat Lions (GL) and the Delhi Daredevils (DD) -- now known as Delhi Capitals (DC). He has amassed a total of&nbsp;4,092 runs, 11th-most, including 19 half-centuries.&nbsp;

Dinesh Karthik has been in splendid form with the bat for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) so far in the IPL 2022 edition. In RCB's season-opener, versus Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS), the veteran IPL keeper-batter returned with a blazing 14-ball 32 not out whereas finished a tight run-chase for the side in a low-scoring thriller versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) courtesy a vital 7-ball 14*.

Dinesh Karthik has been in splendid form with the bat for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) so far in the IPL 2022 edition. In RCB's season-opener, versus Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS), the veteran IPL keeper-batter returned with a blazing 14-ball 32 not out whereas finished a tight run-chase for the side in a low-scoring thriller versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) courtesy a vital 7-ball 14*. While DK will want to continue in similar stead with the bat, he is also only two away from completing 150 dismissals by a wicketkeeper in the IPL. If DK gets to the feat in RCB's clash versus Rajasthan Royals (RR), on Tuesday evening (April 05), he will become only the second keeper to have 150, or more, dismissals up his sleeves, along with Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) MS Dhoni. Most dismissals by a keeper in IPL: MS Dhoni - 163 (Catches - 124, Stumpings - 39) Dinesh Karthik - 148 (Catches - 116, Stumpings - 32) Robin Uthappa - 90 (Catches - 58, Stumpings - 32) Wriddhiman Saha - 82 (Catches - 62, Stumpings - 20) Parthiv Patel - 81 (Catches - 65, Stumpings - 16) ALSO READ | IPL 2022, Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore: Head-to-head record, trivia, stats and squads So far, Karthik has played 215 IPL matches, representing the likes of Mumbai Indians (MI), PBKS, RCB (in 2015), KKR, Gujarat Lions (GL) and the Delhi Daredevils (DD) -- now known as Delhi Capitals (DC). He has amassed a total of 4,092 runs, 11th-most, including 19 half-centuries.

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Rishabh Pant has become an all-format player for Team India. Things, however, weren't the same for the swashbuckling left-hander post India's 2019 ODI World Cup campaign. After IPL 2020, questions were raised for his shot selection, fitness and wicketkeeping skills as many former cricketers and experts slammed his approach towards the game.

Nonetheless, Pant answered his critics in style after the conclusion of the 13th IPL season, in the UAE. The 24-year-old got a chance in India's MCG Test versus Australia during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and hasn't looked behind ever since. Since then, Pant has slammed six half-centuries and two tons in red-ball format, four fifties in ODIs and has played some vital cameos in the shortest format as well. Moreover, his keeping has improved leaps and bounds whereas he is also the Delhi Capitals (DC) captain in the IPL.

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Recently, Pant recalled&nbsp;his tough phase at the highest level during an interaction to&nbsp;The Week&nbsp;magazine. The young keeper-batter revealed that&nbsp;he didn't want to talk to anybody and only spoke a little to&nbsp;Rohit Sharma&nbsp;and MS Dhoni. He stated, "It was a hard time and I shut out everyone. It was difficult for me to go to many people. I only believed in myself; I wanted to prove myself to the world. I did not want to think negative thoughts. I was waiting for my chance. I was talking to Rohit bhai and Mahi ]Dhoni] bhai a little bit. But mostly I kept believing in myself."

"It was obviously very challenging. That was a low phase in my life. You feel good when you come from hard times and play like that (50 off 101 against England). But, at the same time, I do not think of either [fifties] too much. I just play on the merit of the ball. [However,] I did find that I could control my instincts better," Pant added.

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At present, Pant is going great guns and will be eager to make a strong statement as a leader during the ongoing IPL 2022 edition. Under him, DC reached the playoffs in IPL 2021 and have won and lost a game each after two encounters in the 15th season.</section>

Rishabh Pant has become an all-format player for Team India. Things, however, weren't the same for the swashbuckling left-hander post India's 2019 ODI World Cup campaign.

Rishabh Pant has become an all-format player for Team India. Things, however, weren't the same for the swashbuckling left-hander post India's 2019 ODI World Cup campaign. After IPL 2020, questions were raised for his shot selection, fitness and wicketkeeping skills as many former cricketers and experts slammed his approach towards the game. Nonetheless, Pant answered his critics in style after the conclusion of the 13th IPL season, in the UAE. The 24-year-old got a chance in India's MCG Test versus Australia during the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy and hasn't looked behind ever since. Since then, Pant has slammed six half-centuries and two tons in red-ball format, four fifties in ODIs and has played some vital cameos in the shortest format as well. Moreover, his keeping has improved leaps and bounds whereas he is also the Delhi Capitals (DC) captain in the IPL. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli reveals what he would do first if he woke up as Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo Recently, Pant recalled his tough phase at the highest level during an interaction to The Week magazine. The young keeper-batter revealed that he didn't want to talk to anybody and only spoke a little to Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. He stated, "It was a hard time and I shut out everyone. It was difficult for me to go to many people. I only believed in myself; I wanted to prove myself to the world. I did not want to think negative thoughts. I was waiting for my chance. I was talking to Rohit bhai and Mahi ]Dhoni] bhai a little bit. But mostly I kept believing in myself." "It was obviously very challenging. That was a low phase in my life. You feel good when you come from hard times and play like that (50 off 101 against England). But, at the same time, I do not think of either [fifties] too much. I just play on the merit of the ball. [However,] I did find that I could control my instincts better," Pant added. ALSO READ | 'MS Dhoni didn't get a move on': Sunil Gavaskar explains reason behind CSK's 61-run loss vs Punjab Kings At present, Pant is going great guns and will be eager to make a strong statement as a leader during the ongoing IPL 2022 edition. Under him, DC reached the playoffs in IPL 2021 and have won and lost a game each after two encounters in the 15th season.

'I was talking to Rohit Sharma, MS Dhoni' - Rishabh Pant recalls his tough phase before miraculous comeback

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a disastrous start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the defending champions find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table after three successive losses in their first three matches of the season. CSK suffered their third straight defeat of the season against Punjab Kings on Sunday as they lost the game by 54&nbsp;runs.

Asked to chase down a huge target of 181 runs, CSK got off to a woeful start as they lost openers Ruturak Gaikwad (1) and Robin Uthappa (13) cheaply before Moeen Ali was sent back on a duck. Ambati Ryaudu too failed to get going as he departed after managing only 13 runs off 21 balls.

CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja, who walked out to bat at no.5 too couldn't make an impact and was sent packing on a duck after facing just three deliveries. It was MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube who steadied the ship for their side after CSK were reduced to 36/5 inside eight overs.

Dube and Dhoni combined to post a 62-run stand for the sixth wicket and kept CSK in the hunt. While Dube took the attack against the Punjab Kings bowlers, Dhoni's approach left many baffled. The former CSK skipper played too many dot balls and failed to rotate the strike well as Dube was left alone to play the attacking game.

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While Dube hit 57 runs off just 30 balls, Dhoni was batting on 10 off 20 balls at one stage when the left-hander was still out in the middle. Dhoni finished with 23 off 28 balls as CK were skittled out for a paltry&nbsp;126 in the 181-run chase.&nbsp;

Gavaskar explained how Dhoni's failure to compliment Dube and his slow approach from the other end ended up costing CSK the game against Punjab Kings. The former India captain said Dhoni couldn't get a move on early in his innings which is the reason why CSK got stuck in the run chase.

"With MSD, what you see is that even if he doesn't start hitting the big ones, he is moving the strike along, getting those ones and twos. He wasn't quite able to do that this time around. That's where CSK got stuck just that little bit," Gavaskar said on&nbsp;Star Sports.

"If they had a situation where Shivam Dube was hitting the ball so well, they needed to get a move on along with him. That didn't quite happen. Look at those some of those dot bills that he played, yes, later on, he made up with the boundaries. When you are looking to score 20 runs an over, that's tough for the best of players, it's not easy," added the batting legend.

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CSK have lost their first three matches at the start of the season for the first time in the history of the IPL as the four-time champions struggle under new captain Jadeja. The Men in Yellow will be looking to bag their first win of the season when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (April 09).

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a disastrous start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the defending champions find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table after three successive losses in their first three matches of the season.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a disastrous start to their campaign in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 as the defending champions find themselves reeling at the bottom of the points table after three successive losses in their first three matches of the season. CSK suffered their third straight defeat of the season against Punjab Kings on Sunday as they lost the game by 54 runs. Asked to chase down a huge target of 181 runs, CSK got off to a woeful start as they lost openers Ruturak Gaikwad (1) and Robin Uthappa (13) cheaply before Moeen Ali was sent back on a duck. Ambati Ryaudu too failed to get going as he departed after managing only 13 runs off 21 balls. CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja, who walked out to bat at no.5 too couldn't make an impact and was sent packing on a duck after facing just three deliveries. It was MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube who steadied the ship for their side after CSK were reduced to 36/5 inside eight overs. Dube and Dhoni combined to post a 62-run stand for the sixth wicket and kept CSK in the hunt. While Dube took the attack against the Punjab Kings bowlers, Dhoni's approach left many baffled. The former CSK skipper played too many dot balls and failed to rotate the strike well as Dube was left alone to play the attacking game. Also Read: CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja breaks his silence on Ruturaj Gaikwad's rough patch in IPL 2022 While Dube hit 57 runs off just 30 balls, Dhoni was batting on 10 off 20 balls at one stage when the left-hander was still out in the middle. Dhoni finished with 23 off 28 balls as CK were skittled out for a paltry 126 in the 181-run chase. Gavaskar explained how Dhoni's failure to compliment Dube and his slow approach from the other end ended up costing CSK the game against Punjab Kings. The former India captain said Dhoni couldn't get a move on early in his innings which is the reason why CSK got stuck in the run chase. "With MSD, what you see is that even if he doesn't start hitting the big ones, he is moving the strike along, getting those ones and twos. He wasn't quite able to do that this time around. That's where CSK got stuck just that little bit," Gavaskar said on Star Sports. "If they had a situation where Shivam Dube was hitting the ball so well, they needed to get a move on along with him. That didn't quite happen. Look at those some of those dot bills that he played, yes, later on, he made up with the boundaries. When you are looking to score 20 runs an over, that's tough for the best of players, it's not easy," added the batting legend. Also Read: PBKS star Liam Livingstone goes big, hits a mammoth 108m-six during CSK face-off - Watch CSK have lost their first three matches at the start of the season for the first time in the history of the IPL as the four-time champions struggle under new captain Jadeja. The Men in Yellow will be looking to bag their first win of the season when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday (April 09).

'MS Dhoni didn't get a move on': Sunil Gavaskar explains reason behind CSK's 61-run loss vs Punjab Kings

Liam Livingstone was the star performer for Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) as they locked horns with the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 11 of the IPL 2022 edition in India, on Sunday evening (April 3).&nbsp;

Being asked to bat first, at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, PBKS weren't off to a desirable start as they were reduced to 14-2 before Livingstone's 32-ball 60, studded with five fours and an equal number of sixes, led to Punjab's recovery. Along with vital knocks from Shikhar Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma and some late hits, PBKS posted 180-8 in 20 overs before defending the total by 54 runs.

While Livingstone also made a mark with the ball, returning with 2 for 25, the Englishman's contribution with the bat was the real difference. He hit plenty of maximums but his 108-metre six off Mukesh Choudhary made heads turn (the biggest six of the 15th season so far). Here's the video of his huge strike into the stands:

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While CSK were never in the run-chase, being reduced to 36 for 5, Livingstone also succeeded in sending Chennai's in-form batter Shivam Dube back to the pavillion. The left-hander was looking dangerous in his 30-ball 57 before the Englishman sent him back and also accounted for Dwayne Bravo's wicket, taking a blinder of his own bowling.

At the post-match presentation, Livingstone said, "The first two games hadn't gone my way. Good to contribute to a win. Thought the boys did brilliantly. We got to a target which we thought was defendable and our seam bowlers were outstanding in the powerplay. Got to try as smart as we can. All our conversations have been 'try and be as exciting as we can'. Nice to get a few today. I've been swinging hard enough, nice to get a couple off the middle today. You don't need to remind me about it (his IPL record previously). Struggled with RR as well last year. Nice to have a performance like this. Bowling is something I really enjoy. Something I've spent a lot of time on. Been nice to contribute. Hopefully, as the tournament goes on, my spin comes into play. I also bat in the nets with Odean Smith, he's got me covered by a long way, trust me. I'm sure he'll get going at some point and you'll see why."

Liam Livingstone was the star performer for Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) as they locked horns with the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 11 of the IPL 2022 edition in India, on Sunday evening (April 3).

Liam Livingstone was the star performer for Mayank Agarwal-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) as they locked horns with the defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in match 11 of the IPL 2022 edition in India, on Sunday evening (April 3). Being asked to bat first, at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai, PBKS weren't off to a desirable start as they were reduced to 14-2 before Livingstone's 32-ball 60, studded with five fours and an equal number of sixes, led to Punjab's recovery. Along with vital knocks from Shikhar Dhawan, Jitesh Sharma and some late hits, PBKS posted 180-8 in 20 overs before defending the total by 54 runs. While Livingstone also made a mark with the ball, returning with 2 for 25, the Englishman's contribution with the bat was the real difference. He hit plenty of maximums but his 108-metre six off Mukesh Choudhary made heads turn (the biggest six of the 15th season so far). Here's the video of his huge strike into the stands: ALSO READ | WATCH: Liam Livingstone takes a stunning return catch to dismiss Dwayne Bravo in PBKS' win over CSK 𝗛. 𝗨. 𝗠. 𝗢. 𝗡. 𝗚. 𝗢. 𝗨. 𝗦! 🔥 🔥 1⃣0⃣8⃣ metres: That massive @liaml4893 SIX had a lot of air time, surely! 💪 💪 #TATAIPL | #CSKvPBKS | @PunjabKingsIPL Watch 🎥 🔽 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 3, 2022 × ALSO READ | IPL 2022: Liam Livingstone's all-round show guides Punjab Kings to victory over Chennai Super Kings While CSK were never in the run-chase, being reduced to 36 for 5, Livingstone also succeeded in sending Chennai's in-form batter Shivam Dube back to the pavillion. The left-hander was looking dangerous in his 30-ball 57 before the Englishman sent him back and also accounted for Dwayne Bravo's wicket, taking a blinder of his own bowling. At the post-match presentation, Livingstone said, "The first two games hadn't gone my way. Good to contribute to a win. Thought the boys did brilliantly. We got to a target which we thought was defendable and our seam bowlers were outstanding in the powerplay. Got to try as smart as we can. All our conversations have been 'try and be as exciting as we can'. Nice to get a few today. I've been swinging hard enough, nice to get a couple off the middle today. You don't need to remind me about it (his IPL record previously). Struggled with RR as well last year. Nice to have a performance like this. Bowling is something I really enjoy. Something I've spent a lot of time on. Been nice to contribute. Hopefully, as the tournament goes on, my spin comes into play. I also bat in the nets with Odean Smith, he's got me covered by a long way, trust me. I'm sure he'll get going at some point and you'll see why."

IPL 2022: PBKS star Liam Livingstone goes big, hits a mammoth 108m-six during CSK face-off - Watch

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 11 of the IPL 2022 edition on Sunday evening (April 3) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. After their worst-ever start to an IPL season, losing their opening two games, CSK had a tough task to get off the mark in the points table in the 15th season.

In both their opening two games, CSK had also lost the toss and paid the price for playing against the conditions. However, luck was on Jadeja's side this time around as he won the coin toss versus Mayank Agarwal. Jadeja's reaction to winning his first-ever toss as CSK skipper also went viral as the 33-year-old couldn't contain his smile. Here's the video:

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Despite CSK winning the toss and reducing Punjab to 14-2, they couldn't contain the run-flow as Liam Livingstone's 32-ball 60 and valuable knocks from Shikhar Dhawan and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma propelled Punjab to 180-8 in 20 overs. In reply, CSK were never in the run-chase with wickets falling at regular intervals in the first ten overs. Shivam Dube's 57 (30) was the only shining aspect for the Yellow Army as the defending champions lost their third game in a row by a big margin; i.e. 54 runs after being dismissed for a paltry 126 in 18 overs.

CSK will now enjoy a five-day break before turning up against Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the&nbsp;Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Saturday afternoon (April 9). Needless to say, Jadeja &amp; Co. will be desperate for a win to open their account in their title-defence campaign.

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 11 of the IPL 2022 edition on Sunday evening (April 3) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai.

Ravindra Jadeja-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) locked horns with the Punjab Kings (PBKS) in match 11 of the IPL 2022 edition on Sunday evening (April 3) at the Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai. After their worst-ever start to an IPL season, losing their opening two games, CSK had a tough task to get off the mark in the points table in the 15th season. In both their opening two games, CSK had also lost the toss and paid the price for playing against the conditions. However, luck was on Jadeja's side this time around as he won the coin toss versus Mayank Agarwal. Jadeja's reaction to winning his first-ever toss as CSK skipper also went viral as the 33-year-old couldn't contain his smile. Here's the video: ALSO READ | IPL 2022: PBKS star Liam Livingstone goes big, hits a mammoth 108m-six during CSK face-off - Watch 🚨 Toss Update 🚨@imjadeja has won the toss & @ChennaiIPL have elected to bowl against @PunjabKingsIPL. Follow the match ▶️ https://t.co/ZgMGLamhfU #TATAIPL | #CSKvPBKS pic.twitter.com/2QzODLJme2 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 3, 2022 × ALSO READ | CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja breaks his silence on Ruturaj Gaikwad's rough patch in IPL 2022 Despite CSK winning the toss and reducing Punjab to 14-2, they couldn't contain the run-flow as Liam Livingstone's 32-ball 60 and valuable knocks from Shikhar Dhawan and wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma propelled Punjab to 180-8 in 20 overs. In reply, CSK were never in the run-chase with wickets falling at regular intervals in the first ten overs. Shivam Dube's 57 (30) was the only shining aspect for the Yellow Army as the defending champions lost their third game in a row by a big margin; i.e. 54 runs after being dismissed for a paltry 126 in 18 overs. CSK will now enjoy a five-day break before turning up against Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai on Saturday afternoon (April 9). Needless to say, Jadeja & Co. will be desperate for a win to open their account in their title-defence campaign.

IPL 2022: Ravindra Jadeja's reaction goes viral as CSK skipper finally wins the toss vs PBKS - WATCH

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have gotten off the worst possible start in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) as they find themselves reeling at the eighth spot on the points table after back-to-back defeats in their first two matches of the season. CSK lost their opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders before slipping to a defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in their last outing.

They are searching for their maiden win of the season and will be looking to bounce back desperately when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their third game of the season on Sunday (April 03). While CSK are winless so far in the tournament, Punjab Kings had defeated RCB by five wickets in their opener before going down against KKR in their next game.

CSK have lost both their opening matches of the tournament for the first time in IPL history as the absence of premier pacer Deepak Chahar continues to hurt the team's chances. Chahar is on track with his recovery but is likely to miss at least a couple of more weeks of action before being available for selection.

In his absence, CSK had played domestic talents Mukhes Chaudhary and Tushar Deshpande in their last game against Lucknow Super Giants but failed to defend a massive total of 210 runs to lose their second game in a row. CSK will hope for an improved show from their bowlers against Punjab's star-studded batting line-up.

Punjab Kings once again have chinks in their armour as far as their middle-order is concerned. In their last game against KKR, the likes of Liam Livingstone, Raj Bawab and Shahrukh Khan all failed to get ging which saw them post a paltry 137 runs on the board and lose the game by six wickets.

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If CSK can get rid of Punjab's top-order early in the game, they will fancy their chances against Mayank Agarwal's men. Both teams have suffered defeats in their last matches and will be looking to get back to winning ways at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai.

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2022 prediction:

Chennai Super Kings might not have momentum on their side after having lost their first two matches in a row but the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has enough experience and firepower in their line-up to bag their first win against Punjab Kings on Sunday. CSK is expected to come out on top against Punjab Kings at the&nbsp;Brabourne Stadium.

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Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have gotten off the worst possible start in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) as they find themselves reeling at the eighth spot on the points table after back-to-back defeats in their first two matches of the season.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have gotten off the worst possible start in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) as they find themselves reeling at the eighth spot on the points table after back-to-back defeats in their first two matches of the season. CSK lost their opening game against Kolkata Knight Riders before slipping to a defeat against Lucknow Super Giants in their last outing. They are searching for their maiden win of the season and will be looking to bounce back desperately when they lock horns with Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their third game of the season on Sunday (April 03). While CSK are winless so far in the tournament, Punjab Kings had defeated RCB by five wickets in their opener before going down against KKR in their next game. CSK have lost both their opening matches of the tournament for the first time in IPL history as the absence of premier pacer Deepak Chahar continues to hurt the team's chances. Chahar is on track with his recovery but is likely to miss at least a couple of more weeks of action before being available for selection. In his absence, CSK had played domestic talents Mukhes Chaudhary and Tushar Deshpande in their last game against Lucknow Super Giants but failed to defend a massive total of 210 runs to lose their second game in a row. CSK will hope for an improved show from their bowlers against Punjab's star-studded batting line-up. Punjab Kings once again have chinks in their armour as far as their middle-order is concerned. In their last game against KKR, the likes of Liam Livingstone, Raj Bawab and Shahrukh Khan all failed to get ging which saw them post a paltry 137 runs on the board and lose the game by six wickets. Also Read: Deepak Chahar likely to make his comeback in IPL 2022 later this month - Report If CSK can get rid of Punjab's top-order early in the game, they will fancy their chances against Mayank Agarwal's men. Both teams have suffered defeats in their last matches and will be looking to get back to winning ways at the Brabourne Stadium in Mumbai. CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2022 prediction: Chennai Super Kings might not have momentum on their side after having lost their first two matches in a row but the Ravindra Jadeja-led side has enough experience and firepower in their line-up to bag their first win against Punjab Kings on Sunday. CSK is expected to come out on top against Punjab Kings at the Brabourne Stadium.

CSK vs PBKS, IPL 2022 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings match?

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings register comfortable win over Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni produced another magical moment from behind the wickets during Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indin Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 03). The veteran wicket-keeper came up with a stunning effort to run out Bhanuka Rajapaksa leaving the fans in awe of his speed and agility.

The dismissal took place in the second over of Punjab Kings' innings after CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja won the toss and invited them to bat first. PBKS lost opener Mayank Agarwal cheaply on 4 runs in the very first over as the skipper failed to notch up a big score.

Rajapaksa came out to bat at number three and smacked a huge six to move to 9 off 5 balls before getting run out. On the second ball of the second over from Chris Jordan, Rajapaksa pushed the ball towards off side and tried to steal a single.

However, Jordan was quick to collect the ball and throw it towards Dhoni, who made a quick sprint and pulled off a brilliant diving effort to take the stumps down. It was a sensational effort from the 40-year-old as he rolled back the clock for his fans.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-ms-dhoni-completes-350-t20s-joins-rohit-sharma-in-elite-list-against-punjab-kings-468014">MS Dhoni completes 350 T20s, joins Rohit Sharma in elite list against Punjab Kings</a>

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It was a Jonty Rhodes-like effort from Dhoni, who showed great presence of mind and had started sprinting towards the wicket as soon as he saw Jordan collect the ball on the other end. The former CSK skipper showcased great athleticism and beat Rajapaksa with his speed to take down the wickets before the PBKS batter could make it back.

After losing both Mayank and Rajapaksa cheaply, Punjab Kings found themselves in trouble early in their innings but opener Shikhar Dhawan (33) and Liam Livingstone (60) combined to put on a 95-run stand for the third wicket to set the stage for a big total for their side.

MS Dhoni produced another magical moment from behind the wickets during Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indin Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 03).

MS Dhoni produced another magical moment from behind the wickets during Chennai Super Kings (CSK)'s clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the ongoing Indin Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday (April 03). The veteran wicket-keeper came up with a stunning effort to run out Bhanuka Rajapaksa leaving the fans in awe of his speed and agility. The dismissal took place in the second over of Punjab Kings' innings after CSK skipper Ravindra Jadeja won the toss and invited them to bat first. PBKS lost opener Mayank Agarwal cheaply on 4 runs in the very first over as the skipper failed to notch up a big score. Rajapaksa came out to bat at number three and smacked a huge six to move to 9 off 5 balls before getting run out. On the second ball of the second over from Chris Jordan, Rajapaksa pushed the ball towards off side and tried to steal a single. However, Jordan was quick to collect the ball and throw it towards Dhoni, who made a quick sprint and pulled off a brilliant diving effort to take the stumps down. It was a sensational effort from the 40-year-old as he rolled back the clock for his fans. Also Read: MS Dhoni completes 350 T20s, joins Rohit Sharma in elite list against Punjab Kings Watch video: Ms Dhoni : 40 year old young man. pic.twitter.com/F0amJecvVa — MSDian Pravin (@mahi7781_______) April 3, 2022 × Run out dhoni you beauty #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/bYwD0B97HC — Cricket Gamee (@cricketgamee62) April 3, 2022 × It was a Jonty Rhodes-like effort from Dhoni, who showed great presence of mind and had started sprinting towards the wicket as soon as he saw Jordan collect the ball on the other end. The former CSK skipper showcased great athleticism and beat Rajapaksa with his speed to take down the wickets before the PBKS batter could make it back. After losing both Mayank and Rajapaksa cheaply, Punjab Kings found themselves in trouble early in their innings but opener Shikhar Dhawan (33) and Liam Livingstone (60) combined to put on a 95-run stand for the third wicket to set the stage for a big total for their side.

MS Dhoni sprints to run out Bhanuka Rajapaksa with a stunning effort in CSK vs PBKS clash - WATCH

MS Dhoni became the second Indian cricketer to play 350 T20 matches when he took the field for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.<o:p></o:p>

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who has played 372 matches, is the only other Indian player to achieve this feat. Incidentally, Dhoni and Rohit have won nine IPL titles among them as a skipper.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;</o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/he-is-not-finished-mohammad-kaif-makes-big-prediction-about-ms-dhonis-ipl-future-467983">'He is not finished': Md Kaif makes big prediction about MS Dhoni's IPL future</a><o:p></o:p>

Dhoni is also three sixes away from entering the Top 5 list of cricketers with the highest number of maximums for one team in T20 cricket. Chris Gayle tops the list with 263 sixes for Royal Challengers Bangalore followed by Kieron Pollard with 249 sixes and AB De Villiers with 240 maximums.<o:p></o:p>

Dhoni stepped down from the CSK captaincy position ahead of IPL 2022 and he was succeeded by all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The wicketkeeper batsman was their skipper from the first season of IPL back in 2008 and he won the tournament twice and the Champions League T20 twice with CSK.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;</o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/alyssa-healys-stunning-ton-helps-australia-thrash-new-zealand-to-lift-record-7th-womens-world-cup-trophy-467890" hreflang="en">Healy's stunning knock helps Australia beat New Zealand to lift 7th WC trophy</a>

Dhoni has made a good start to this year’s competition with a hard-fought half century in the first match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He came to bat with his side in trouble and steadied the innings with a watchful knock. In the second match, he was a lot more aggressive as he scored 16 off 6 balls.<o:p></o:p>

However, CSK have failed to win their first two games with the bowler department failing to perform in crunch situations and only Dwayne Bravo has taken more than one wicket for the franchise till now.<o:p></o:p>

MS Dhoni became the second Indian cricketer to play 350 T20 matches when he took the field for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday.

MS Dhoni became the second Indian cricketer to play 350 T20 matches when he took the field for Chennai Super Kings against Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 on Sunday. Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma, who has played 372 matches, is the only other Indian player to achieve this feat. Incidentally, Dhoni and Rohit have won nine IPL titles among them as a skipper. Also read | 'He is not finished': Md Kaif makes big prediction about MS Dhoni's IPL future Dhoni is also three sixes away from entering the Top 5 list of cricketers with the highest number of maximums for one team in T20 cricket. Chris Gayle tops the list with 263 sixes for Royal Challengers Bangalore followed by Kieron Pollard with 249 sixes and AB De Villiers with 240 maximums. Dhoni stepped down from the CSK captaincy position ahead of IPL 2022 and he was succeeded by all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja. The wicketkeeper batsman was their skipper from the first season of IPL back in 2008 and he won the tournament twice and the Champions League T20 twice with CSK. Also read | Healy's stunning knock helps Australia beat New Zealand to lift 7th WC trophy Dhoni has made a good start to this year’s competition with a hard-fought half century in the first match against Kolkata Knight Riders. He came to bat with his side in trouble and steadied the innings with a watchful knock. In the second match, he was a lot more aggressive as he scored 16 off 6 balls. However, CSK have failed to win their first two games with the bowler department failing to perform in crunch situations and only Dwayne Bravo has taken more than one wicket for the franchise till now.

IPL 2022: MS Dhoni completes 350 T20s, joins Rohit Sharma in elite list against Punjab Kings

MS Dhoni created ripples in the cricketing world when he stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings skipper ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With Ravindra Jadeja taking over, many speculated that this can be the final IPL season for the veteran wicketkeeper batsman.<o:p></o:p>

However, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Dhoni has a lot to offer to the game and backed the former skipper to perform well in the ongoing season of the tournament.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;</o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-ms-dhoni-three-sixes-away-from-joining-virat-kohi-in-t20-elite-list-467956" hreflang="en">IPL 2022: MS Dhoni three sixes away from joining Virat Kohi in T20 elite list</a><o:p></o:p>

"Dhoni is not finished, he is a finisher," Kaif told Sportskeeda. “People have said that his time is over and this could be his last IPL, but look at how he has batted, remaining not-out in both innings. This year we might see the Dhoni that we knew who used to start hitting boundaries from ball one.”<o:p></o:p>

Kaif added that the pitches in Maharashtra will be beneficial for Dhoni’s style of play.

<o:p>Also read |&nbsp;</o:p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2022-shikhar-dhawan-on-verge-of-breaking-multiple-records-against-chennai-super-kings-467973" hreflang="en">IPL 2022: Dhawan on verge of breaking multiple records against CSK</a><o:p></o:p>

"He has left the captaincy on paper, so he may not be under much pressure. So, we might see the free-flowing Dhoni who used to hit the ball out of the stadium. The conditions are good, Maharashtra has good wickets, and he will get pace, and the way he hit that first ball six, shows that he is in good form," Kaif said when asked about Dhoni’s performances in the IPL 2022 till now.<o:p></o:p>

Dhoni has started the tournament well with a fifty against Kolkata Knight Riders and a quickfire 16 off 6 balls against Lucknow Super Giants but CSK have not won a single game till now.<o:p></o:p>

MS Dhoni created ripples in the cricketing world when he stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings skipper ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With Ravindra Jadeja taking over, many speculated that this can be the final IPL season for the veteran wicketkeeper batsman.

MS Dhoni created ripples in the cricketing world when he stepped down as the Chennai Super Kings skipper ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. With Ravindra Jadeja taking over, many speculated that this can be the final IPL season for the veteran wicketkeeper batsman. However, former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif believes that Dhoni has a lot to offer to the game and backed the former skipper to perform well in the ongoing season of the tournament. Also read | IPL 2022: MS Dhoni three sixes away from joining Virat Kohi in T20 elite list "Dhoni is not finished, he is a finisher," Kaif told Sportskeeda. “People have said that his time is over and this could be his last IPL, but look at how he has batted, remaining not-out in both innings. This year we might see the Dhoni that we knew who used to start hitting boundaries from ball one.” Kaif added that the pitches in Maharashtra will be beneficial for Dhoni’s style of play. Also read | IPL 2022: Dhawan on verge of breaking multiple records against CSK "He has left the captaincy on paper, so he may not be under much pressure. So, we might see the free-flowing Dhoni who used to hit the ball out of the stadium. The conditions are good, Maharashtra has good wickets, and he will get pace, and the way he hit that first ball six, shows that he is in good form," Kaif said when asked about Dhoni’s performances in the IPL 2022 till now. Dhoni has started the tournament well with a fifty against Kolkata Knight Riders and a quickfire 16 off 6 balls against Lucknow Super Giants but CSK have not won a single game till now.

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