Kings XI Punjab emerged winners by four runs as embattled Delhi Daredevils' woeful run of form in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 continued despite a change in venue and many changes in the team on Monday. A heavily-rejigged Daredevils produced a much-improved bowling performance to restrict KXIP to 143/8 but the visitors staged a strong comeback to stop Delhi at 139/8.
Mumbai Indians all-rounder Hardik Pandya is billed as one of the most talented prospects in Indian cricket at the moment. He is a personal favourite of India captain Virat Kohli and is compared with the likes of Kapil Dev. Much was expected of Pandya in the ongoing edition of the Indian Premier League. However, Pandya has so far failed to live up to the expectations which is costing defending champions Mumbai Indians, who retained him before the IPL 2018 Player Auction. Former India cricketer Yashpal Sharma believes Hardik should focus on his game rather than his aggressive on-field antics.
The acting president of the BCCI CK Khanna said that this has been the best edition of the Indian Premier League so far and all the credits goes to the board members for its success.
Seasoned all-rounder Shane Watson scored his third Indian Premier League (IPL) century as Chennai Super Kings made a perfect start at their new home -- MCA Stadium, Pune -- defeating Rajasthan Royals by 64 runs on Friday. Chasing a tough target of 205 runs, Royals were wrapped for 140 runs in 18.3 overs. CSK, forced out of Chennai due to the Cauvery dispute, were shepherded by the 36-year-old Australian, who hammered 106 from 57 balls to lead his side to a challenging 204 for five after being invited to bat. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
Chris Gayle notched his sixth Indian Premier League century to help Kings XI Punjab beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 15 runs on Thursday at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali. Gayle scored 104 not out off 63 balls, containing 11 sixes and one four, as Punjab hit 193-3 after winning the toss and electing to bat. The West Indian opener was particularly harsh on Rashid Khan, clubbing six sixes off him, including four in the 14th over.
After being exiled from Chennai due to protests on the Cauvery waters issue, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) might miss their skipper MS Dhoni when they take on Rajasthan Royals at their new home MCA STadium, Pune, on Friday. Dhoni missed the CSK practice session in Pune on Wednesday. The 36-year-old had earlier hurt his back during a 44-ball unbeaten 79 against Kings XI Punjab at Mohali. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
With 10 more games left for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2018 league stage, Virat Kohli on Wednesday told IndiaTV that he would cover any distance for his team to lift the trophy. In an exclusive interview, Kohli said he is currently not in a position to fret over his batting position and is ready to bat at a slot which is best suited to the team's requirements. On being asked what RCB need to do to get back to winning ways, the 29-year-old said there's no secret to it and every player needs to execute the plans.
Virat Kohli, who led India to the top of Test and ODI rankings, said he never thought he would one day lead the national cricket team when he made his debut in 2008. Kohli said he was privileged to be the captain of the Indian cricket team. "10 years back in 2008 when I made my debut, I never thought I would captain India... I still remember those days. I am very grateful to God for giving me so much, for giving me this privilege," he said.
Former India opener Virender Sehwag told India TV that Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers will need to fire in unison for Royal Challengers Bangalore's success in the ongoing 11th season of the Indian Premier League. Both Kohli and de Villiers are yet to score big for RCB in this season but Sehwag feels that both of them are quality batsmen and need just one match to script a turnaround.
Despite scoring an impressive 79-run knock, Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni failed to power his team to victory against Kings XI Punjab as the hosts sealed the thriller by four runs in the Indian Premier League 2018 at the PCA IS Bindra Stadium on Sunday. Dhoni, battling back pain, took the match into the last over with a blistering 79 off 44 balls. However, his valiant effort did not prove to be enough as CSK ended at 193 for five in response to KXIP's 197 for seven. For more sports news and updates: https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
With the help of Sanju Samson, Rajasthan Royals set up a mammoth score of 217 for the Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore to chase as the Ajinkay Rahane led side won by 19 runs.
The Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Kings XI Punjab to claim their first win of the campaign in the Indian Premier League as AB de Villiers' fifty led the hosts to seal a thriller of a win at the M Chinnaswamy stadium.
Riding high on confidence after an emphatic win against Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad will once again bank on their good-looking bowling attack to unsettle Mumbai Indians in the match no. 7 of Indian Premier League (IPL) game on Thursday. Hyderabad, led by Kane Williamson in the absence of David Warner who is serving a one-year ban due to a ball tampering incident, hardly broke any sweat during their opening match over Rajasthan Royals. Whereas, defending champs Mumbai Indians lost a closely fought tense encounter against Chennai Super Kings in the tournament opener. For more Sports news and updates - https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
Chennai Super Kings returned to Chepauk in fashionable manner as they chased down a mammoth target of 203 set by Kolkata Knight Riders, winning by five wickets.
Sunrisers Hyderabad didn't break a sweat as they outclassed Rajasthan Royals in all departments to win their opening matche, courtesy to Shikhar Dhawan's 77* run knock.
The clash between Kings XI Punjab and Delhi Daredevils saw KL Rahul score the fastest IPL fifty in 14 balls. Chennai Super Kings's all-rounder Kedar Jadhav has been ruled out of the IPL due to injury.
Opener Lokesh Rahul's (51) fastest fifty in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history and Karun Nair's explosive fifty helped Kings XI Punjab beat Delhi Daredevils by six wickets in the second match in Mohali on Sunday. Chasing modest target 167, Rahul slamming 50 of just 14 balls, gave a flying start to his team before being dismissed for 51 off Trent Boult in the fourth over after Mayank Agarwal (7) fell cheaply. In the first over, Rahul smashed Boult for 16 runs.
Former India opener and IndiaTV Cricket expert Virender Sehwag believes that the presence of quality Indian players make Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kings XI Punjab the most balanced teams in the 11th season of the IPL. Sehwag also said that the biggest challenge for teams this year would be to identify their core players.
Returning to the fray after serving out a two-year suspension, two-time winners Chennai Super Kings will take on reigning champions Mumbai Indians in the opening encounter of the Indian Premier League in Mumbai. The highly-anticipated contest, expected to be watched by a capacity crowd at the iconic Wankhede Stadium, looks set to raise the curtains on the decade-old T20 League in grand style after a formal opening ceremony. Mumbai Indians, led by Rohit Sharma, appear to face an arduous task against the star-studded Chennai side, led by their charismatic skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni who is back at the helm following the team's two-year ban in 2016 and 2017 IPL seasons along with Rajasthan Royals. For more Sports news and updates - https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
With a new set of young and talented players in the side, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma is determined to defend the coveted Indian Premier League trophy in the upcoming edition of the cash-rich T20 league which is all set to kick-off from April 7. The opening game of the IPL will be played between three-time winners Mumbai Indians and MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings at the iconic Wankhede stadium in Mumbai. For more Sports news and updates - https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports
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