Author: Subhayan Chakraborty

Punjab Kings entered the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 with a lot of optimism considering they had one of the strongest squads on paper. As per many pundits, they were one of the favourites to qualify for the playoffs, if not win the title. However, it was another season of missed opportunities for the Shikhar Dhawan-led unit. What we predicted Going by the squad strength, depth and balance, RevSportz had predicted that Punjab Kings would be one of the sure-shot playoff contenders with a chance of landing their maiden IPL title. An cxperienced captain-opener in Dhawan, some promising local…

Overview Mumbai Indians, still vying for a playoff spot, will face Sunrisers Hyderabad, currently bottom of the table and already out of contention, in the penultimate group stage match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023. It’s possible that Mumbai Indians could win this game and still not qualify for the top four, depending on other results. At present, Mumbai are in sixth place and defeat will see them eliminated. They have won four of their last six matches, but their previous game against Lucknow Super Giants ended in a narrow five-run defeat. Ishan Kishan was the top scorer for…

In a major development, the Pakistan Cricket Board’s proposed hybrid hosting model for the Asia Cup 2023 is likely to get a final nod from participating teams such as Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and, most importantly, India. The tournament, which will be played in the 50-over format this time, is set to be held in two parts – the first in Pakistan, and the second at another venue – in the first half of September. While the United Arab Emirates (UAE) was being tipped as the second venue to host the final phase of Asia Cup 2023, the participating teams are…

Overview Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) start the final round of matches in Dharamsala on Friday, with both needing a convincing victory and a combination of other results to have any chance of making it to the playoffs. Both currently sit on 12 points, two behind Mumbai Indians (MI) in fourth place, with Rajasthan having a better net run rate. Both Punjab and Rajasthan enter this final game in poor form. Punjab have won only one of their last four matches. Rajasthan’s plight is worse, with four defeats in their last five matches. They have won only won…

Gujarat Titans made certain of a top-two spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 as they defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 34 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday. Here are our takeaways from the match. Graceful Gill makes Sunrisers pay The first innings belonged to Shubman Gill, as he cracked his maiden IPL century with aplomb. Laced with some breathtaking strokes which showcased his calibre and confidence, Gill hammered 13 fours and a solitary six at a strike-rate of 174, to take Gujarat to 188-9. In reality, his century saved Gujarat some embarrassment, as he and…

Overview As we approach the closing straight of the IPL season, every remaining match has significance in determining the final standings and playoff placements. Among these matches, few may have greater impact than the clash between the Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. Victory will seal Mumbai’s place in the playoffs, with Lucknow also likely to make it if they get to 15 points. Defeat for either and there will be a nervous wait for other results before they head into their 14th and final matches. This will also be Lucknow’s last home game this season. There has been no…

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has always provided a platform for young cricketers to showcase their talent and earn their international stripes. And this season has been no different. However, there is one player who has been warming the bench despite being the fastest bowler in the country – Umran Malik. Malik, hailing from Jammu, has been a revelation in Indian cricket, clocking impressive speeds of 150km/h or more since he first caught the eye a couple of seasons ago. This was a welcome development for Indian cricket, which has been yearning for a tearaway fast bowler like Malik for…

Overview Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have had a successful run in the IPL, winning their last two home games against Mumbai and Delhi, to climb to second spot in the league table. They now play their third game in nine days at Chepauk, their home ground, and are in a strong position to potentially move to the top of the table before Gujarat’s penultimate game. If they finish in the top four, they will be guaranteed a home play-off game due to the IPL scheduling both the first Qualifier and the Eliminator in Chennai. However, CSK have experienced some bowling…

Overview Sunrisers Hyderabad go into their Indian Premier League (IPL) game against Lucknow Super Giants on the back of two wins in their last three outings, a sequence of results that has just about kept their season alive. Abdul Samad’s dramatic last-ball six sealed a 215-run chase against Rajasthan Royals, but the bowling attack has been struggling to take wickets consistently. Their batting in the powerplay has also not been up to the mark. Mayank Agarwal and Harry Brook have not performed as expected, and with Rahul Tripathi’s return to form and Anmolpreet Singh’s consistent scores, it is unlikely that…

“You can sense how the atmosphere is when a legend like Jos Buttler sacrifices his wicket away for Yashasvi Jaiswal,” said Sanju Samson, the Rajasthan Royals skipper, after his team had hammered Kolkata Knight Rirder (KKR) by 9 wickets on Thursday. Buttler giving up his wicket for a youngster is not something you would expect, but it does say a lot about the talent and sparkling form of Yashasvi Jaiswal. Jaiswal, who plays his first-class cricket for Mumbai, has been hitting the headlines with his superlative batting this season. On Thursday, as soon as Nitish Rana, the Kolkata captain,…