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Most of these players are likely to attract huge bids at the auction, and some of the new players like Shimron Hetmyer and Oshane Thomas could have a good time as well. Last season, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad made the best possible decisions when they decided to sign Ambati Rayudu and Kane Williamson respectively. Both of these batsmen were bought for a lesser price than they deserved and outperformed everyone else....

As always, Mumbai Indians come into the tournament as one of the heavy favorites to lift the trophy. The experience of the three-time Champions in winning the event, along with a strong core group of players; will always make them one of the biggest contenders to go all the way. A look at their squad this year will show that they are one of the most balanced teams in the competitions with a lot of quality players in the squad....

The cash-rich T20 league IPL has always been a great platform for cricketers from all over the world to showcase their aptitude and to make a name of themselves in the cricket world. Over the years, many players have shot to fame by performing well in this league. Here, we will take a look at 3 T20 veterans who’ll want to make a mark in the upcoming edition of Indian Premier League....

The first 11 seasons have been highly successful, with the tournament blooding a plethora of young talent and showcasing high quality cricket. CSK have won 3 IPL titles whereas RCB are yet to lift the trophy. Having come agonizingly close to triumph three times, RCB will again be craving for silverware this season. And this time they might be better-placed to cross the finish line than in previous years....

One of the reasons for the league’s success is the entertaining brand of cricket it has produced. Each match has one major clash between bat and ball, as well as one between two individual players. Though cricket is a team game, player battles do play an important part in a match. The IPL has played host to various engaging duels between players, which have even turned ugly on occasions. But most of the time, they’re well spirited, enjoyed by both the players, and make for splendid viewing....

The Chennai Super Kings end at the top of the table this week. They are followed by the Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Mumbai Indians with each of the teams has played at least 4 games so far. There were many superlative individual performances both with the bat and the ball. Amidst so many wonderful performances, some players succumbed to the pressure. They failed to reach the expectations and ended up as five disappointments so far in the first 14 days of the IPL....

In case you didn’t know Recently, the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals was reduced to five overs each due to rain. Eventually, even that mini-match could not be completed due to rain. Heart of the matter The South African superstar got this idea during the abandoned match vs RR. In his column in the Times of India, the 35-year-old proposed a new and shorter format to play the game....

Even in IPL we have several franchises that are owned by Bollywood personalities, out of which the most renowned ones are the Kings XI Punjab and the Kolkata Knight Riders. Any clash between these two teams pits the players as well as their co-owners Preity Zinta and Shahrukh Khan against each other, which makes it doubly interesting. Today is another such occasion as the KKR vs KXIP rivalry takes center-stage in the 6th match of IPL 2019....

While KXIP won their last game against Delhi Capitals, CSK endured their first loss of IPL 2019 against MI. That was also the first time MS Dhoni’s men were completely outplayed by a team, which suggests there is room for improvement. There will be definitely be a couple of changes in the CSK playing XI from the last game against MI, as there are clearly some problems in the home team’s lineup....

CSK vs MI – Head to Head CSK and MI have locked horns against each other 26 times in the IPL, with MI having the upper hand over CSK, having notched up 14 victories in comparison to the Chennai outfit’s 12 wins. As far as recent clashes go, Mumbai have won 4 of the last 5 encounters between the two sides. At the Wankhede stadium where today’s match is going to be played, Mumbai has an advantage of 5-3....

Warner surpassed Gautam Gambhir’s record of most fifties in IPL. Before the match against KKR on Sunday, Warner had 36 half-centuries to his name. During his inning of 85 runs, Warner moved up to the top of the table with 37 fifties in Indian Premier League. The destructive southpaw made his IPL debut for Delhi Daredevils in 2009 and was a part of them till 2013. From 2014 onwards, he has been playing for the SRH side....

The Shreyas Iyer-led side was unlucky to finish on the third position in the points table as they had the same number of points as Chennai Super Kings and table toppers Mumbai Indians. However, the net run rate factor did not work in Delhi’s favor which means that they will now have to win two matches to make it to the final. Their first opponent on their road to the IPL final will be Sunrisers Hyderabad, a team that finished with 6 points fewer than the Capitals....

If we look at the list of players released one of the biggest names would be that of Shikhar Dhawan. The southpaw was a great asset for the Sunrisers and their leading source of runs alongside David Warner. But with Dhawan traded to Delhi, what can SRH do about their opening combination which was their strength in all these IPL seasons? SRH can go the KKR way and try Rashid Khan as a pinch-hitter at the top alongside Warner, just as KKR did with Sunil Narine....

The two teams which struggled to get going last season, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals, who were even languishing at the bottom of the points table, released most of their players. The Kohli-led franchise retained only two of their overseas players as they aim to build a new side at the auction this year. Even Rajasthan didn’t hold back in releasing a bulk of their under-utilised players, as they ended up retaining the overseas core of their top performers....

Pant is known for his inventive strokeplay, and has played unbelievable shots off the best of bowlers such as Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Here is the video of Pant’s cheeky stroke: Delhi Capitals are firm favourites in IPL 2020 DC have a young core for IPL 2020 comprising of captain Shreyas Iyer, wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and opener Prithvi Shaw, with veteran batsmen Shikhar Dhawan and Ajinkya Rahane for company....

Watch here: Andre Russell – KKR’s finest all-rounder Andre Russell was in sensational form for the Jamaica Tallawahs in the Caribbean Premier League 2020, and would be looking to take that form into the IPL. KKR will play their first match on Wednesday, September 23 against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in Abu Dhabi. Russell was KKR’s star performer last season, with as many as 504 runs - the fifth-highest overall - at an average of 56....

After electing to bowl first, the Knight Riders got off to a good start as they snared the wicket of Quinton de Kock in the second over itself. However, what followed was absolute carnage from skipper Rohit Sharma as he mercilessly thrashed the bowlers en route to his knock of 80(54) which included six huge maximums and three boundaries. He was supported well by Suryakumar Yadav, who scored 47(28)....

With SRH’s top order failing on yet another occasion, the onus was on the seasoned campaigner to steady the ship for Hyderabad. However, Nortje got the better of him and sent him packing early, allowing Rishabh Pant and Co. to claim their fifth breakthrough of the evening. Also Check: IPL Live Score | IPL Points Table | IPL Schedule While the 36-year-old looked out of sorts at the crease during his brief stay at the crease, he also wasted a crucial review for his side to make matters worse....

The Englishman is top of the six-hitting list in IPL 2021, with Jonny Bairstow clearing the rope 14 times already. He is three ahead of the next best star, with Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul in second place with 11. Jonny Bairstow will have an opportunity to add to his tally when SRH take on CSK in Delhi. He spoke to Nick Knight before the game, who pointed out how Bairstow had hit the most sixes in IPL 2021....

However, some tight bowling from Kings XI Punjab bowlers with wickets at regular intervals ensured Rajasthan Royals could only muster 152-9 in their 20 overs. In reply, Kings XI lost Chris Gayle and Mayank Agarwal early. However, KL Rahul anchored the innings along with Mayank Agarwal, and with Marcus Stoinis later in the innings, to complete a comprehensive victory for the home team. Rahul’s 84 was a match-winning knock but for his 3-27 that dented the Rajasthan Royals batting, Mujeeb ur Rahman was awarded Man of the Match....