Author: Vaibhav Tripathi

It was a game won by the Gujarat Titans in the middle overs, with both bat and ball, in the scorching heat of Ahmedabad. They took four wickets with the ball in the first innings and lost just one wicket in that phase in the second innings, as Sunrisers Hyderabad’s decision to bat first proved to be wrong and costly, with the pitch becoming relatively easier to bat on in the second innings. GT Choke SRH’s Fiery Batting The way SRH started, scoring 56 in the first six overs and going at almost 10 runs per over, made it seem…

After an intense six-hitting showdown against the Mumbai Indians (MI) on their home turf, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will cross roads with last year’s runners-up Gujarat Titans (GT) in Ahmedabad. Both teams conceded over 200 runs in their last respective games, so their bowling will be in focus. Not always does a team score over 270 runs and end up winning by just 31 runs. While SRH’s batting was exceptional, posting a total of 277/3 in 20 overs – a record in IPL – the bowlers took some beating. However, enough has been said about the brutal assault of SRH batters…

The IPL is the time when cricket fans from across the country unite to support their favourite teams. However, amidst the sea of loyalists, there exists a curious phenomenon: fans who support teams other than their home franchises. While this might seem counterintuitive at first glance, delving deeper unveils the intriguing motivations behind this behaviour. Imagine not supporting your home team and supporting someone else for some reason? To answer that, we need to understand the types of IPL fans. You can categorise them into two groups — those who back the teams from the same geographical regions they belong…

In a stunning display of dominance, the batters of Sunrisers Hyderabad overwhelmed the Mumbai Indians, setting a new record for the highest innings total in IPL history. SRH posted an impressive 277/3 in 20 overs in Hyderabad, surpassing RCB’s previous record of 263/5. Despite Mumbai’s best efforts to chase down the record total, they fell short by 31 runs. After this disappointing defeat, the MI were in need of some words of encouragement. Skipper Hardik took the lead and delivered a stirring speech in the dressing room. He was accompanied by mentor Sachin Tendulkar, who also offered words of encouragement.…

Records are meant to be shattered, and Match 8 of the IPL 2024 exemplified that as fans were treated to a high-scoring thriller in Hyderabad. On Wednesday, Sunrisers Hyderabad clinched an impressive victory at home, defeating the Mumbai Indians by 31 runs. Describing the batting spectacle witnessed in Hyderabad might fall short, but the numbers speak volumes. Last night, Mumbai Indians endured their toughest bowling outing ever as the five-time champions conceded a staggering 277 runs to a rampant Sunrisers Hyderabad batting lineup. In reply, MI recorded their highest-ever IPL score of 246/5. Commitment and resilience emerged as the key…

A lot of eyebrows were raised against some of Hardik Pandya’s decisions after Mumbai Indians’ lost to Gujarat Titans (GT) in their first game of the IPL 2024 season. He will look to correct them when his team takes the field against Pat Cummins’ Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad on Wednesday. In MI’s opening match against Gujarat Titans (GT), all eyes were on the dynamic duo of Hardik Pandya and Rohit Sharma. The transition from Rohit’s captaincy to Pandya’s leadership was a topic of discussion. Although MI had the potential to secure a victory, they faltered due to a series of…

“Never felt like we are just a fan,” says Rithvik Bunkar, an ardent Rajasthan Royals fan and Super Royal Ambassador of the official fan club, the RR Super Royals. Rajasthan Royals aren’t just another IPL team; it’s a franchise that treats its fans like family, and Rithvik’s words support the statement. From hosting cricket tournaments for fans to arranging meetups with players, RR goes above and beyond to make every supporter feel valued and connected to the team. Every year before the start of IPL, the franchise organises cricket tournaments for fans, and arranging player meetups is the best part…

This time last year, few would have imagined Shubman Gill, eventual Orange Cap winner in IPL 2023, taking charge as captain of Gujarat Titans (GT). After Hardik Pandya’s move to Mumbai Indians (MI), Gill finds himself in the hot seat. Just 24 years old, Gill has limited experience in leading teams, having captained Punjab only twice in the domestic T20 competition about four years ago. When he takes the field against MI on March 24, Gill will become the fourth Indian full-time IPL captain under the age of 25, after Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant. Gill’s job is…

Rishabh Pant’s return to competitive cricket turned out to be a disappointing affair as Delhi Capitals (DC) lost their first game of the season to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the first afternoon match of IPL 2024 by four wickets. PBKS successfully chased down 175 runs in 19.2 overs with four wickets in hand. Pant’s comeback story As Pant walked out to bat, the crowd erupted into a thunderous standing ovation, acknowledging his resilience and determination to recover swiftly. Early in his innings, the left-hander displayed his usual flair, attempting to play the cut shot towards the third-man area while going…

All eyes will be on Rishabh Pant on Saturday as he makes his much-awaited return to competitive cricket with Delhi Capitals, as they face-off against the Punjab Kings at a new IPL venue, the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, situated in the village of Mullanpur, on the outskirts of Chandigarh. Named after the late Maharaja Yadavindra Singh, who represented India in a solitary Test match in 1934, the venue holds historical significance, with Yadavindra Singh’s father, Bhupendrasingh Rajendrasingh, donating the Ranji Trophy in 1933. Similar to Mohali’s IS Bindra Stadium, renowned for high-scoring matches in previous IPL seasons, the…