Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

Farewells are often emotional, and it may be no different for MS Dhoni in the Yellow Jersey as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) knocked out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a crucial game of IPL 2024 on Saturday night in Bengaluru. Dhoni’s valiant effort — 25 off 13 balls — couldn’t save the defending champions, as they lost to RCB by 27 runs. Ahead of IPL 2025, there will be a mega auction next year and there is widespread speculation that Dhoni may announce his retirement from the IPL. As the 42-year-old is at the fag end of his career, fans…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru needed to beat Chennai Super Kings by less than 18 runs to reach the playoffs. The task was daunting, but the RCB players were laser-focused on achieving it. They gave themselves a strong chance by posting a formidable total of 218. While they needed to defend 219 for the win, their qualification depended on restricting CSK to 201 or less. Rising to the occasion, RCB’s spirited bowling attack held CSK to 191, securing a crucial 27-run victory. RCB won six in a row to go through. CSK, the defending champions, were knocked out Story of the first…

“Me & him playing again, maybe for the last time,” said Virat Kohli ahead of the big-ticket clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 18. Was Kohli hinting that this could be MS Dhoni’s final IPL season? “For fans to see him again in any stadium in India, obviously it’s a big thing,” Kohli said during an interaction with JioCinema. “We have had some great memories, some great partnerships for India, it’s a great occasion for fans to see us together.” Speculation is mounting that this might…

As the IPL 2024 season climaxes, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting a gripping showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. This contest is like boxing’s KO – knock out. RCB need to secure a victory by a specific margin to make the cut. This is not just another IPL contest, hopefully, two cricketing legends, MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli, whose contributions have significantly shaped Indian cricket, will face off against each other minus rancour. These two iconic figures will, perhaps, figure in a cricket contest for the last…

The Sunrisers Hyderabad versus Gujarat Titans match scheduled for Thursday (May 16) in Hyderabad was abandoned without a ball bowled due to rain and adverse weather conditions. This was the second washout in IPL 2024, after Gujarat Titans-Kolkata Knight Riders in Ahmedabad on Monday. This one confirmed SRH’s qualification for the playoffs. The teams were awarded one point each. With this outcome, SRH becomes the third team to secure a playoff berth after KKR and Rajasthan Royals. They have 15 points from 13 games. SRH also have a chance to grab a top-two finish, if they beat Punjab Kings on…

With the race for the playoffs heating up in the ongoing IPL, the focus is squarely on securing crucial wins rather than dwelling on past performances. Sunrisers Hyderabad enter this game with a strong chance of making it to the playoffs, but they must maintain their recent form to ensure a smooth passage. Gujarat Titans will look to play spoilsport in SRH’s quest for a playoff spot. Having bounced back from three losses in four matches, Sunrisers delivered a dominant performance against Lucknow Super Giants in their latest fixture, clinching victory by 10 wickets. Buoyed by the success, they seek…

Even before the start of this year’s IPL, there was a lot of chatter surrounding two IPL-winning teams: Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (GT). These teams were at the centre of one of the biggest trade deals in IPL history. Hardik Pandya made a return to his former franchise, Mumbai, from GT, where he was captain for two years. Replacing Rohit Sharma came as a surprise to many in the cricketing community. This move raised two major questions: Why did GT let go of their captain, and how did MI appoint Pandya as their skipper? Amidst these queries, a…

The highly-anticipated showdown between Gujarat Titans and Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad was called off due to rain. Despite extensive discussions and efforts by officials to salvage some cricket for the 45,000 fans in attendance, the persistent wet spell had the final say, resulting in the abandonment of the match. The teams were awarded one point each. This kept KKR at the top of the table with 19 points from 13 games. This also secured them a spot in the top two, which means they will get two shots to reach the final. The last…

Gujarat Titans appeared to be on the brink of elimination from the tournament following three consecutive defeats, mirroring the plight of Mumbai Indians. However, they staged a remarkable all-round performance against the Chennai Super Kings, reigniting hopes of a resurgence. Buoyed by their confidence-boosting victory, GT is all set to host the table-topping Kolkata Knight Riders at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With seven teams still vying for playoff berths, GT remains in contention, albeit with a negative net run-rate, placing them at a disadvantage. Requiring nothing short of a miracle to secure a top-four finish, GT acknowledges the…

The IPL has been a fertile ground to find young Indian talent. This season has seen a few who impressed with sheer pace. Although he may have bowled only in three games, Simrajeet Singh is looking like a potential big-buy next season from the small pool of tear-away fast bowlers. The hustler from Delhi proved his worth when Chennai Super Kings needed him. Three first-choice pacers — Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman — were unavailable against Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. Someone’s loss turned out to be another’s gain. Simarjeet got his first chance and boy, did he take the…