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The scoreboard read 3/50 when the hosts lost their skipper, Rohit Sharma, and Yuvraj Singh in quick succession. Nevertheless, the 62-run fourth wicket stand between Krunal Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav steadied the ship for Mumbai whose middle-order failed to live up to the expectations in the first three games. A late cameo by Hardik Pandya and Kieron Pollard took the Mumbai Indians total to 5/170 at the end of 20 overs....

While it was a collective team effort, the bowlers spun a web around the Capitals’ batsmen, and even managed to keep their longest lasting batsman Rishabh Pant quiet during the first innings. That laid the groundwork for Chennai’s openers to score the runs comfortably and in style. This means we’ll be getting another MI vs CSK clash in the IPL 2019 final, with Mumbai having the edge 17-12 in 29 matches....

Ahead of the IPL 2020 auction, Mumbai Indians seem to be one of the most balanced outfits, boasting of a strong squad already. In Rohit, Jasprit Bumrah and the Pandya brothers, they have a solid Indian core to build their team around. Quinton de Kock, Kieron Pollard and Lasith Malinga are superstars of the game, while the addition of Trent Boult in the trade window has given them another quality overseas option....

They did not let the DC batsmen get any momentum, and restricted them to 110-9 in their 20 overs. Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult were the stars of the show with three wickets each. Chasing just 111 runs to win the game and seal a top-two finish, the MI batsmen chased down the target with 9 wickets in hand. Ishan Kishan scored an unbeaten 72, and was named the Man of the Match....

A man of calm demeanor just like MS Dhoni, Kane Williamson has been in and out of his current side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) due to injuries and issues of squad balance. The next IPL season will host a mega-auction where teams will be allowed to retain only a limited number of players. Williamson could be among the few established captains to go under the hammer. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Pragyan Ojha ruled out the possibility of all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja leading the team in the future, saying he is more suited to being a vice-captain....

Aakash Chopra’s remarks came ahead of MI’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. The two-time defending champions will head into the game on the back of a 20-run defeat against arch rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK), which has pushed them to the brink of losing their no.4 spot in the IPL points table. In a video on his YouTube channel, Aakash Chopra said: Aakash Chopra added:...

Ravindra Jadeja spun a web around RCB’s batting lineup, sending back their middle-order mainstays Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers in consecutive overs. Meanwhile, MS Dhoni was constantly chirping from behind the stumps, giving crucial insights to his spinner. Harshal Patel replaced AB de Villiers in the middle in the 11th over of RCB’s dig. As the all-rounder was trudging in from the dugout, MS Dhoni quipped to Jadeja “Ab Hindi me nahi bol sakta hun” [Now I can’t talk to you in Hindi!...

The Chennai Super Kings are the second-most successful team in IPL history, with three titles to their credit. They would like to arrive at their best possible playing XI early in the tournament to put the demons from their disappointing run in last season’s IPL to rest. Aakash Chopra reckons the Chennai Super Kings should open with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis, with four Indians completing the top six....

The Kolkata Knight Riders have an excellent combination of youth and experience in their squad. While overseas professionals bring in most of the experience, Indian players provide the exuberance of youth. Aakash Chopra opted for an Indian opening combination, with skipper Eoin Morgan as the only overseas player in the top five in his ideal Kolkata Knight Riders’ XI. The cricketer-turned-commentator believes Pat Cummins can play the big-hitters role at No....

Get the updated IPL 2021 stats here. In Part 1 of this series, we shall cover some of the Indian Premier League’s most profound batting statistics from over the years. Part 2 will focus on stats from the bowling side of IPL history. Batting 5878: Highest aggregate run scored in the Indian Premier League by Virat Kohli for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The next four batsmen on the list, Suresh Raina (5368), David Warner (5254), Rohit Sharma (5230) and Shikhar Dhawan (5197), are a significant distance behind, meaning barring a dramatically bad season or unavailability due to injuries or any other reason, Kohli is likely to keep this record until he retires from the game....

KKR have struggled to win games this season and currently stand last in the IPL 2021 points table. However, KKR coach Brendon McCullum is still hopeful of the men in purple and gold bouncing back in the tournament and making a big impact in the games to come. Speaking to the host broadcaster ahead of KKR’s game against Punjab Kings, McCullum said: The KKR coach added: KKR coach McCullum hopeful of strong performances by youngsters in the coming games On being asked about how he and captain Eoin Morgan encourage young players who are going through a tough time, Brendon McCullum said:...

At the end of the game, Lalit Yadav revealed DC’s plans to counter Andre Russell’s batting prowess. While replying to a question asked by Sportskeeda about the discussions that went on in the camp during the second strategic time-out, Lalit Yadav shed light on how KKR wanted to keep away from bowling spin to Russell. However, these strategies didn’t exactly work as Andre Russell smashed 25 runs off the last seven deliveries that he faced....

Kolkata Knight Riders were thoroughly beaten by Mumbai Indians but bounced back in spectacular fashion, scoring a mammoth 245 against Kings XI Punjab, winning the match by 31 runs. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals have been resurgent, winning three games in a row, thanks to Jos Buttler’s heroics at the top of the order. Rajasthan Royals were almost out of the tournament with six losses in nine matches, but have managed to stay afloat with some superb recent performances....

Sunrisers have been on a rampage at home and the Kane Williamson-led side will look to continue their good run against RCB as well. They are coming into this game after beating Delhi Daredevils in their previous encounter by six wickets and a win against Virat Kohli’s men will seal their place in the playoffs. Let us take a look at how Sunrisers will line up against RCB later tonight....

Like every season the Vivo IPL season 11 started with the star-studded auction with some very talented players going under the hammer. As expected, franchises seemed to favor all-rounders who are equally good with both bat and ball. All teams went all-out to get best all-rounders in their squads and as a result, big money was splurged. But only a few costliest all-rounders have delivered as per their price tags thus far....

Thus, the league has a reputation for being a star-studded one. New talented players also get the opportunity to be recognised. This season of IPL will be no different. It will be a perfect blend of new talents and popular veterans. Batting is one of the most interesting aspects of the T20 format. The role of the batsmen in the fast-paced league is a very attractive one. They are tasked with the responsibility to hit frequent sixes and boundaries when situations demand....

Such is the intensity of an IPL auction that everyone who is involved in the action (directly or indirectly) is on the edge of their seats until the announced bid for a player is over. Being a part of the auctions never guarantees a lucrative contract for a player until an interested franchise actually makes a solid bid. But being unsold at the auctions doesn’t mean it is the end of a player’s IPL dreams....

The main concern is that the ICC World Cup 2019 is scheduled to start only a few days after the usual close of the IPL season. That could put a few players at risk of being less than 100% fit for the ICC’s showpiece event, and thus could prompt them to skip all or part of the IPL. If that does happen, the teams could be in for some real trouble....

Today, Warner scored a brilliant 100 off 55 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday and helped SRH post a massive total of 231 for 2. He has now scored 254 runs from 3 matches with 1 century and 2 half-centuries so far. With his century against RCB, Warner has now 4 centuries in the IPL which is equal at second place with Virat Kohli and Shane Watson. He is currently joint 3rd with 6 centuries in the T20 format....

While the lack of form for some players may be concerning, there is no reason to fret about the form of some players like Virat Kohli who hasn’t been at his best. On this note, let’s take a look at some of the selected players who are having a great IPL. #1 Yuzvendra Chahal Yuzvendra Chahal got a spot in the ODI squad on the back of some exceptional IPL performances....