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IPL 2024: Narine shines as KKR move to top spot
Kolkata Knight Riders registered a humongous win over Lucknow Super Giants by (98) runs on Sunday at Ekana Sports City, moving top of the table. Big-hitting Sunil Narine continued with his skilful batting, after KKR were asked to bat, pounding LSG bowlers to score a brisk knock of (81) to lay the foundation for KKR’s formidable total.
Both KKR openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt have been at the forefront for KKR’s massive starts. Against LSG too, both batters combined to put on (61), with Phil Salt scoring (31). Down the order, Shreyas Iyer and Ramandeep Singh scored (23) and (25*) respectively to take the team to a challenging total of 235/6 in (20) overs.
LSG, chasing the total, were bowled out for (137) runs, with KKR’s Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy sharing six wickets between them. Andre Russell claimed two wickets. For LSG, Marcus Stoinis top-scored, hammering (36) off (21), while skipper KL Rahul made (25). Other powerful batters Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran and Ayush Badoni failed to make their impact.
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IPL 2024, RR vs KKR: RR hope to end four-match losing streak
In the 70th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League, two formidable teams Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will be facing off against each other on Sunday at Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati. This match holds significant importance for both teams, albeit for different reasons. Rajasthan Royals, who have already secured a spot in the playoffs, are looking forward to breaking their four-match losing streak and enter the playoff stage with renewed confid
IPL 2024, SRH vs PBKS: SRH target top-two finish
Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad will be coming against each other in the 69th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Sunday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. Sunrisers Hyderabad, with their consistent performances, have already secured their place into the playoffs, however they will be eying a top-two finish heading into this game.
SRH will be keen on finishing the league stage on a high note, ensuring themselves a more favor
IPL 2024: RCB seal playoff spot, CSK knocked out
In what turned out to be a thrilling battle, Royal Challengers Bengaluru overcame Chennai Super Kings on Saturday at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to lock in the last playoff spot. With the brilliant all-round display, RCB successfully managed to outmuscle defending champions with the 27-run win to seal their playoff spot.
After being asked to bat, RCB put on a brilliant show with bat, with key knocks coming from Virat Kohli
Gambhir approached by BCCI for Head Coach job
As the term of incumbent Indian head coach Rahul Dravid approaches its expiry date, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) are in search of a fitting and most experienced candidate to take up the job. In a latest development, as per reports, BCCI has approached former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir for the high-profile job. Gautam Gambhir is highly experienced and vastly talented.
In the latest assignment, Gautam Gambhir is the mentor
MI skipper Hardik Pandya banned for one match
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been handed a one-match ban following his side’s slow-over rate offence during the match against Lucknow Super Giants on Friday at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This was MI’s last league game which means Hardik Pandya will not take part in the opening match of the team next year.
In addition to the ban, Hardik Pandya was also slapped with a fine of INR 30 lakhs. The rest of the players, includ