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IPL 2024 Purple Cap: Mustafizur Rahman leads the race for highest wicket taker

IPL 2024 Most Wickets, Purple Cap Holder: Every year when the Indian Premier League (IPL) season comes around, a lot of eyes are on the players who take the most number of wickets in the season, thereby getting the Purple Cap. These players, more often than not go on to represent their national teams in future tournaments like the T20 World Cup. Players also add to their value for the next season if they have a great campaign in the IPL IPL 2024 Purple Cap In the 2024 edition, Chennai Super Kings bowler Mustafizur Rahman rules the roost with 6 wickets. He is followed by Punjab Kings’ Harpreet Brar with 3  and Mumbai Indians Jasprit Bumrah with 3. Next comes Punjab’s Kagiso Rabada and Sunrisers Hyderabad’s T Natarajan with 3 apiece as well. No. Player M Ins Ovs Runs Wkts BBI Avg Econ ...
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‘The ball landed where it shouldn’t have and Jadeja got his bat. I tried, I tried my best’: Mohit Sharma on what happened in last six balls

With 13 runs required for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to register a thrilling win, Shivam Dube had one last conversation with Ravindra Jadeja. And in those late night crunch moments they told each other that they just need two big shots, and they would be through. “Last over we spoke and said that somehow we need two good shots. It could be two fours or two sixes. We had belief that we can’t lose from here on,” Dube told The Indian Express. The plan seemed perfect, it was a matter of two biggies which would see CSK lifting their fifth crown. In reality all planned things don’t always go the way they should though. Especially in big games between two quality oppositions. Hardik Pandya, skipper of Gujarat Titans, had kept the last over for his most trusted pacer and their man in form, Mohit...
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Players who made fantastic comebacks in IPL 2023 | Sports – Times of India Videos

May 30, 2023, 06:56PM ISTSource: TIMESOFINDIA.COMThere were quite a few comeback stories in the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) but the 34-year-old pacer Mohit Sharma’s return to the cash-rich league has been the biggest comeback story of the just-concluded 2023 season.!(function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { function loadFBEvents(isFBCampaignActive) { if (!isFBCampaignActive) { return; } (function(f, b, e, v, n, t, s) { if (f.fbq) return; n = f.fbq = function() { n.callMethod ? n.callMethod(...arguments) : n.queue.push(arguments); }; if (!f._fbq) f._fbq = n; n.push = n; n.loaded = !0; n.version = '2.0'; n.queue = []; t = b.createElement(e); t.async = !0; ...
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After career defining IPL, is Mohit Sharma 2.0 ready for national T20 comeback? | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: From being a Gujarat Titans net bowler last year to almost taking the team to its second straight IPL title, 34-year-old pacer Mohit Sharma has been the biggest comeback story of the just-concluded 2023 season.Hardik Pandya's comforting hug to Mohit seconds after Ravindra Jadeja's final over blitz took CSK to a record equalling fifth title not only showed the character of Titans captain, it was also an acknowledgement of Haryana pacer's immense contribution to their campaign this season.Mohit may not have been able to nail the last two balls of the 15th over after an exemplary first four deliveries but nothing can undermine his efforts through the season as he ended with 27 wickets in 14 games, second only to teammate and friend Mohammed Shami.Not long after the playing the 2...
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Ravindra Jadeja: WATCH: How Ravindra Jadeja guided Chennai Super Kings to fifth IPL title | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The phrase 'cometh the hour cometh the man' perfectly fits for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, who snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in the final in Ahmedabad to guide CSK to a record-equalling fifth IPL title in the wee hours of Tuesday.10 runs off the last two balls was the equation and Jadeja, who was at the crease, did the unthinkable as he smacked veteran GT pacer Mohit Sharma first for a six followed up with a boundary to seal the last-ball thrilling victory.With this victory, CSK have now matched the record held by the Mumbai Indians for the most IPL titles won. The Chennai side emerged victorious by securing a five-wicket win over the defending champions GT."It feels amazing winning a fifth title in front of my...
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Didn’t want to experiment against Suryakumar Yadav: Mohit Sharma

Mohit Sharma says the strategy to not experiment much against a belligerent Suryakumar Yadav worked as the veteran seamer produced a game-changing moment to help Gujarat Titans knock out Mumbai Indians and enter their second successive IPL final. Having resurrected his career with GT, the 34-year-old, who was sidelined after a back injury, continued his dream comeback run as he grabbed a match-winning 5/10 from 2.2 overs to demolish the record five-time champions in IPL Qualifier 2 here on Friday. “I was lucky to have taken a quick five-for. Ball was skidding well even in the chase, looked like game will slip when SKY and Tilak got going,” Mohit said at the presentation ceremony. After Tilak Varma (43; 14 balls) and Cameron Green (30; 20 balls) gave MI a flying start, Suryakumar went al...
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Mohit Sharma: I was lucky to have taken a quick five-for | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mohit Sharma played a crucial role in Gujarat Titans' victory over the Mumbai Indians in the IPL Qualifier 2, which secured their place in the final for the second consecutive year. The veteran seamer's strategy of not experimenting too much against the aggressive Suryakumar Yadav paid off, and he delivered a game-changing performance to help his team emerge victorious.Sharma, who revitalized his career with the Gujarat Titans after being sidelined due to a back injury, continued his impressive comeback by producing a remarkable bowling display. He claimed remarkable figures of 5/10 from just 2.2 overs, effectively demolishing the formidable batting line-up of Mumbai Indians.01:50Gujarat Titans beat Mumbai Indians to reach IPL finalSharma's exceptional performance played a si...
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How Mohit Sharma ‘beat his ego’ to make a comeback from the precipice of retirement | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: If a story titled "Triumph of sheer dedication over ego" were to be written, it could well be based on cricketer Mohit Sharma. Having secured the coveted Purple Cap in IPL 2014 while playing for the Chennai Super Kings and representing India in two World Cups (2014 T20 World Cup and 2015 World Cup), Mohit demonstrated unwavering commitment by willingly embracing the role of a net bowler when circumstances didn't align with his expectations. He was struggling with a back injury and found himself out of an IPL contract for two years (2021 and 2022). He hasn’t played for India in eight years. He lost his father during that period as well. He was down, but not out. Mohit, after undergoing a back surgery, was adamant of making a comeback. He sought advice from his seniors and his ...
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​Top Indian bowlers to get Purple Cap in IPL history

​RP Singh (2009): 23 wicketsRP Singh became the first Indian bowler to get a Purple Cap in IPL history. In the initial seasons of the IPL, RP Singh was one of the most feared bowlers. The left arm fast medium bowler was signed by the now-defunct Deccan Chargers in the IPL and played a major role in helping his side win the title in South Africa in 2009. Source link
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We rightly deserve the play-off spot: Hardik Pandya

Gujarat Titans skipper Hardik Pandya said his team “rightly deserve” a place in the play-offs of the Indian Premier League after a convincing 34-run win over Sunrisers Hyderebad here on Monday. Shubman Gill slammed 101 off just 58 balls — his maiden IPL century — to power GT to 188 for nine despite a late comeback by SRH’s Bhuvneshwar Kumar (5/30). In reply, SRH were restricted to 154 for nine, as GT became the first team to enter the play-offs this season. “Very proud of the boys, two in two (making it to the play-offs twice in a row). The boys put their hands up and in challenging situations and we rightly deserve the playoff spot,” Hardik said at the post-match presentation. “There will be expectations and for me it was important to focus within the group. We ticked a lot of good box...
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KKR vs GT IPL 2023: Kolkata Knight Riders eye an encore against Gujarat Titans | Cricket News – Times of India

Nitish Rana's team will be looking to beat Titans for the second time this seasonKOLKATA: Kolkata Knight Riders are staring at some home truths as they prepare to welcome defending champions Gujarat Titans at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.IPL 2023 SCHEDULE | IPL 2023 POINTS TABLEAfter putting to bed Royal Challengers Bangalore's challenge, Nitish Rana and his team have woken up on the wrong side of the bed twice at home, forcing many to question their ability to get over the line. KKR's latest win over RCB in the return leg at the Chinnaswamy, however, could be a pointer in search of their balance and efficacy. Apart from ending their four-match losing streak, it has exhibited a template the team management is looking for to flourish upon.The opening pair has long been a trouble spot for...
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LSG vs GT IPL 2023: Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad shine as Gujarat Titans defend 135 vs Lucknow Super Giants | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Pacers Mohammed Shami, Noor Ahmad and Mohit Sharma produced magnificent death-bowling performances as defending champions Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven runs in a low-scoring IPL thriller on Saturday. With this win, Gujarat Titans have jumped to fourth place in the points tally.GT vs LSG: HIGHLIGHTS | POINTS TABLEChasing target of 136 on a sluggish pitch, LSG were cruising along at 105 for 1 after 14 overs with 31 needed off 36 deliveries but ended at 128 for 7 at the end of 20 overs.01:28IPL 2023: Gujarat Titans beat Lucknow Super Giants by 7 runsVeteran Mohit (2/17 in 3 overs) required to defend only 12 off the final over and he removed rival captain Rahul (68 off 61 balls) and kept hitting the blockhole length to conceded only five runs in the end with a...
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I don’t know how it happened but it happened: LSG skipper KL Rahul after loss to GT

A dejected Lucknow Super Giants captain KL Rahul was at a loss for words after his team failed to chase down a target of 135 set by defending champions Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday. Lucknow suffered a meltdown in the last over with 12 runs needed, losing 4 wickets as bowler Mohit Sharma took 2 while the other 2 were run outs. Skipper Rahul who scored 68 was the first to go in the over after holing out to Jayant Yadav. He was followed by Marcus Stoinis, Ayush Badoni and Deepak Hooda as the LSG lost by 7 runs. “I don’t know how it happened, but it has happened. I can’t put a finger on where it went wrong, but we lost 2 points today, this is cricket. I thought we were brilliant with the ball, 135 was 10 runs under par, the bowling was exceptional, we started well with the bat, b...
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From net bowler last season to man of the moment for Gujarat Titans: Mohit Sharma finding his feet again | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Smashed for 84 runs in just seven overs by top South African batters on October 25, 2015, Mohit Sharma virtually went off radar after the last of his 34 appearances for India.He was only 27 back then and had a very impressive ODI World Cup, earlier that year, under Mahendra Singh Dhoni's captaincy. His bowling in Australia had prompted former Pakistani pacer Aaqib Javed to praise his "heavy ball", which was a deceptive bouncer that came at a higher speed than expected.The glory days behind him, Mohit's form dropped alarmingly during the next three seasons of IPL before he was out of the collective consciousness of an average Indian cricket fan.What followed was the most difficult phase of his life for Mohit, who found himself away from the ground for months after a surgery in...
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IPL 2023: Shubman Gill, Rahul Tewatia help Gujarat Titans seal last-over thriller against Punjab Kings

Synopsis: Despite a late lull in the run chase, seamless Shubman Gill anchors Gujarat Titans to victory after strong bowling performance against Punjab Kings. As Punjab Kings walked out to defend the well-below-par total of 153 in Mohali on Thursday, skipper Shikhar Dhawan knew early wickets were imperative. He had a solid, varied bowling line-up to work with, but buoyed by form and confidence, the Gujarat Titans top order took them apart. At the heart of it was Shubham Gill, the freshly-anointed prince of all-format batting in India. Even as Wriddhiman Saha took the responsibility of being the early aggressor – hitting a 19-ball 31 that would prove to be the springboard as Gujarat notched a six-wicket win with a ball to spare – the magnetic ease of Gill’s strokeplay was on full display...
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Impact Player Rule: Senior players like Mishra, Chawla, Mohit could become ‘effective’ in IPL | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The new rule of having an 'Impact Player' during the upcoming IPL could just be the "second wind" that some of the veteran players require at the end of their careers, feel coaches and experts associated with various franchises.The 'Impact Player Rule' allows a team to have four such players named in a squad of 15 before the match and they can be substituted any time during a team's innings by the 14th over.However, that player has to be an Indian in case the playing XI has all four overseas players. Only if the playing XI has three overseas players, then an overseas player comes in place of another as 'Impact Substitute'.Call it a coincidence, but four veterans, 40-year-old Amit Mishra (166 wickets), 34-year olds Piyush Chawla (157 wickets), Mohit Sharma (92 wickets) and Ish...