Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

Chennai Super Kings didn’t disappoint the fans, who came in large numbers to support their team in the last league game at Chepauk. The defending champions did well to restrict the power-packed Rajasthan Royals to a sub-par 141 in 20 overs. The chase was not expected to be tricky and despite a few hiccups in the middle, CSK were home inside 19 overs with five wickets to spare. They moved to third with 14 points from 13 games. RR stayed second with 16 from 12. Dismal batting by RR After opting to bat, RR were off to a slow but…

In a roller coaster of a season for the Chennai Super Kings, their recent record of four losses in their last six games has placed them on the edge of a cliff, with a precarious journey ahead to secure a coveted top-four spot. However, despite this slump, their fate remains firmly within their grasp. Two wins in their remaining fixtures should effectively seal their qualification, riding on the back of a commendable net run rate of 0.491, notwithstanding their recent setback against the Gujarat Titans. Yet, the road to redemption is fraught with obstacles. The imminent clash against the Rajasthan…

In a thrilling encounter in Dublin on Friday, May 10, a determined Ireland team maintained their composure to clinch a five-wicket victory over Pakistan in a closely contested match. With the triumph in the first T20I, Ireland have taken the lead in the three-match series. This victory marks the first time Ireland has defeated Pakistan in T20Is, with the teams having faced off only once before in the 20-over format. It stands as Ireland’s second win against Pakistan, following their surprising success at the 2007 50-over World Cup. Not only is this win significant in the context of the series,…

Two young Indian batters performing well in the IPL is a delightful sight, especially when circumstances are less than ideal. The Gujarat Titans found themselves at the bottom of the points table, facing off against the fourth-placed Chennai Super Kings. With the odds stacked against them and the toss not in their favour, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan managed to turn the tables, dominating the CSK bowlers with an exceptional batting display. Reinstated as the opening pair after five matches, they formed a formidable partnership of 210 runs for the first wicket, with both scoring centuries. This marked only the…

Coming into this game, Gujarat Titans had nothing to lose. With minimal pressure, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan, smashed centuries to propel their team to 231. After posting a daunting total, GT bowlers started well by removing Chennai Super Kings’ top order, and despite the fight shown by Daryl Mitchell and Moeen Ali, they could only manage to score 206,thus losing the game by 31 runs. With this win, mathematically, GT are still in the race for the playoffs. For CSK, the next two matches are must-win games. Gill and Sudharsan make merry Wriddhiman Saha’s absence proved to be a…

When Gujarat Titans last faced Chennai Super Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, it resulted in a match that will be remembered as one of the greatest in IPL history. In an electrifying encounter marred by rain, CSK emerged victorious in the IPL 2023 final, securing their fifth title in a nail-biting last-over showdown. Since that memorable final, a lot has changed. With alterations in leadership, their fortunes have taken a different trajectory. CSK, the reigning champions, are grappling with a mid-table battle, clinging to fourth place in the Playoffs race by a thin margin. Their campaign has…

In the first half of the ongoing IPL 2024 season, Hardik Pandya’s performance, both with the bat and the ball, raised numerous concerns. His bowling duties were sporadic in several matches, sparking debates about his fitness and potential inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad. Additionally, his economy rate exceeded 11 runs per over, and his strike rate was dismal in the first nine games. Although his batting statistics were relatively decent during this period, with 197 runs at an average of 24.63 and a strike rate of 151.5, Pandya struggled to make an impact with the ball. Despite speculation…

Following a life-altering tragedy, Rishabh Pant, India’s premier wicketkeeper-batter, has staged an impressive comeback to competitive cricket. The Delhi Capitals skipper has garnered praise from all quarters for his outstanding performances with the bat and gloves in the ongoing IPL 2024. Pant has emerged as one of the standout performers, amassing 413 runs in 11 matches at an impressive average of 41.30 and a strike-rate of 156.43. These figures are remarkable considering his absence from cricket for over a year. Notably, Pant has scored all these runs while batting in the middle order, a position he is expected to occupy…

For Delhi Capitals, it was a match that they couldn’t afford to lose. Facing the formidable Rajasthan Royals, they knew they had a tough challenge ahead. However, posting a total of 221, batting first, gave them a winnable opportunity. In the end, they restricted Royals to 201/8 to win by 20 runs. With this win, DC moved to the fifth position in the points table, while Royals stay put at second. Openers shine for DC Trent Boult initially managed to keep the dynamic Jake Fraser-McGurk quiet by angling the ball back from around the wicket. Boult troubled him with this…

With the IPL 2024 league phase nearing its end, the competition for playoff spots intensifies, with nine out of the 10 teams still in the running. Mumbai Indians stand as the sole team unlikely to make it to the playoffs. However, the five-time winners isn’t completely ruled out yet, though historically no team has advanced to the playoffs with just 12 points after the league phase in a 10-team tournament. Since the IPL expanded to 10 teams, 16 points would secure a playoff berth. Only once has a team managed to qualify for the knockout stage with 14 points in…