Author: Ishaan Shahane

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) take on Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium on Sunday afternoon, having already qualified for the playoffs. They will be eager to climb to the No. 2 spot on the points table with a win. Meanwhile, Punjab, playing for pride, will aim to exit the IPL in style. SRH will bank on their powerful batting lineup, which has done wonders this season, to help secure victory tomorrow and maintain momentum heading into the business end of the tournament. The openers, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head, will be expected to play their natural game of…

If there is one batter who stood out for Lucknow Super Giants this season, it was Nicholas Pooran. He was LSG’s saviour countless times and played some scintillating knocks. Last night against Mumbai Indians was one such instance, where Pooran took the game away from the opposition in the middle overs. Coming in when his team needed a boost, Pooran delivered with a blistering knock of 75 off just 29 deliveries. Understanding the situation and reading the play are qualities in which Pooran has excelled. Against MI, it was evident that Pooran was clear which bowlers to target and where…

Ishant Sharma’s longevity in the IPL is a testament to his skill and consistency. As one of the few players who have been part of the league since its inception, he has showcased his ability to perform time and again. In the match against the Lucknow Super Giants, Ishant once again demonstrated his value to the team with a standout performance. Despite not having much to celebrate of late, his contribution (3/34) kept Delhi Capitals alive in IPL 2024. In a crucial match for the Delhi Capitals, a strong start with the ball was imperative to build on the momentum…

Delhi Capitals clinched a crucial victory against Lucknow Super Giants, powered by stellar performances from Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs with the bat, and early breakthroughs from the veteran Ishant Sharma. The all-round effort propelled DC to 14 points on the table, keeping their playoff hopes alive with an outside chance to secure a spot in the knockouts. Against DC’s 208/4, LSG made 189/9 to lose by 19 runs and make their playoff hopes an improbable one. Porel counter-attacks for DC DC got off to a dismal start, losing their in-form batter Jake Fraser-McGurk to only the second delivery of…

A washout in Ahmedabad on Monday made Gujarat Titans’ elimination from this year’s IPL formal. A tally of 11 points from 13 matches and a net run rate of -1.063 was underwhelming for a side that won the title in 2022 and finished as runners-up a year later. What went wrong this term? According to Mohammed Shami, opening woes cost the team dear. Shami missed this year’s IPL after undergoing a surgery on his Achilles tendon ahead of the tournament. The GT and India fast bowler said his side would be disappointed with this year’s performance. “Gujarat would be unhappy…

The match at the ArunJaitley Stadium between the Delhi Capitals and the Lucknow Super Giants, on Tuesday, is a virtual knockout. Both sides suffered heavy defeats in their previous matches and will be eager to bounce back quickly. Currently positioned at sixth (DC) and seventh (LSG) on the points table, there’s little to separate them, setting the stage for an exciting contest. The Lucknow Super Giants will be under greater pressure, especially after their disappointing bowling performance against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. While the team boasts depth in their bowling lineup capable of troubling even the best batters, their inconsistency in…

Rajat Patidar endured a challenging start to the IPL, grappling with a loss of form that stemmed from his struggles during the Test matches against England. Initially uncertain and lacking in confidence, Patidar faced an uphill battle to find his rhythm. However, as the tournament progressed, there were promising signs of improvement, with glimpses of brilliance hinting at a resurgence in form. This has had a transformative effect on Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batting line-up. His presence in the middle-order has added much-needed depth and stability, altering team dynamics significantly. With Patidar back in form, RCB’s fortunes have taken a positive…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a crucial victory against Delhi Capitals in a significant match for both teams, thanks to an exceptional bowling performance. It extended RCB’s winning run to five matches and kept them in the playoff race. RCB and DC have 12 points from 13 matches, but the former are placed ahead at fifth because of a better run rate. Jacks and Patidar spark up Chinnaswamy After dismissing Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis early, DC aimed to capitalise further, but Rajat Patidar and Will Jacks had other plans. Patidar, who initially struggled for form in IPL 2024, continued…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Delhi Capitals at Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday. RCB have experienced a remarkable turnaround after a rocky start to their IPL campaign, securing four consecutive wins and now eyeing a spot in the playoffs. For Delhi Capitals, skipper Rishabh Pant will miss the crucial game due to over-rate suspension and Axar Patel will be the stand-in captain. DC have had a mixed season with six wins and an equal number of losses, currently occupying the fifth position on the points table. They will be determined to clinch victory and move up to fourth place, bolstering…

Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head have set a new template in this IPL, where opening batters are aiming to make the optimum use of the Powerplay overs. Sharma, showcasing his immense talent, has truly come into his own this season for Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has been a standout performer, consistently delivering impressive performances. This IPL has seen Sharma reach new heights, with him surpassing the 400-run mark in the tournament for the first time in his career. Sharma’s batting style is characterised by his clear thinking and the right decision-making that have been evident in his recent performances. As an…