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A tale of two centuries: Marcus Stoinis’ power-hitting cancels out Ruturaj Gaikwad’s sublime show

[ad_1] Marcus Stoinis’ match-winning 124 silences Chepauk after Ruturaj Gaikwad’s classy century and Shivam Dube’s 66 powers CSK to 210/4There was pin-drop silence at the MA Chidambaram Stadium and a victory roar in the middle. Marcus Stoinis had pulled Mustafizur Rahman for a boundary off the third ball of the final over as Lucknow Super Giants pulled-off a heist in a high-scoring match. At the halfway stage of the chase, CSK had nosed ahead. At 98/3, LSG needed 112 runs in the last 10 overs. The home team had more than one ace up their sleeve. CSK’s fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana had his entire quota of four overs and Mustafizur had three more. That is seven good death overs. LSG needed to score at 11.2 runs an over. 📽️ Relive a chase special ❤️ Superman Stoinis wins it for @LucknowI...
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‘If anything stops MS Dhoni, it will be…’ – reckons former CSK teammate | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Former India batter Robin Uthappa appears to be enjoying Mahendra Singh Dhoni's sustained excellence, noting that only his physical condition might halt his illustrious career. Uthappa praised Dhoni's stellar performances in the ongoing IPL season, especially his recent explosive cameo against Lucknow Super Giants, where he scored 28 off just nine balls."The only thing stopping him is his health.His fitness will be the only thing that stops him from playing any further. He loves the game, is deeply passionate about it, and wants to continue playing it. If there's anything that will stop him, it will be his own body that will give way. The mind is staying up to date," Uthappa remarked on JioCinema.Dhoni's impactful knock included a four and a six off Mohsin Khan, followe...
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IPL 2024: Lucknow Super Giants pacer Matt Henry identifies game-changing moment against Chennai Super Kings | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants pacer Matt Henry emphasized the pivotal role played by skipper KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock's opening partnership, stating it "changed the game" against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium.Henry heaped praise on the opening duo for their remarkable effort and 'world-class' performance in the chase. "It was a bit on the slower side and the way the guys adapted to it, we did a really good job.The amazing opening partnership between Quinton and KL changed the game for us. When you can bat the way they did and the intent they showed but I suppose the batsmanship overall was world class and I think that was the difference at the end of the day," Henry said in the post-match press conference.Henry's ...
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‘One area we would like to improve…’: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad after losing to LSG | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: In an IPL showdown against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), openers KL Rahul and Quinton de Kock showcased a batting masterclass, propelling Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a commanding eight-wicket victory.Despite a solid unbeaten 57 from Ravindra Jadeja and late fireworks from Moeen Ali (30 off 20) and MS Dhoni (28 off 9), CSK posted a competitive total of 176 for six after being asked to bat first.In response, Rahul's elegant 82 and de Kock's composed 54 formed a formidable partnership of 134 runs, setting a new record as the highest partnership for any wicket at the Ekana Stadium.LSG chased down the target with ease, reaching 180 for 2 in just 19 overs. This victory not only helped LSG recover from consecutive losses but also solidified their position in the IPL standings.O...
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LSG vs CSK what caught our Eye: A Jaddu magical catch to remember, Dhoni does his usual sorcery and Rachin’s wretched form

[ad_1] Jaddu jaadu Matheesha Pathirana, who had earlier in the season taken a stunning reflex catch at short-third, dropped a skier to give Quinton de Kock a reprieve. The bowler was Ravindra Jadeja. KL Rahul mishit one behind square, Mustafizur Rahman ran alongside the ball almost the whole way from short third, didn’t bother putting in a dive, and escorted it to four. The bowler was Ravindra Jadeja. He wasn’t pleased. But late in the piece, Rahul smashed one towards point. It gave Ravi Shastri the chance to use the ‘tracer bullet’ phrase on air, it was hit that hard. But this time, the fielder was Ravindra Jadeja. So, there was a moment of Jaddu jaadu. You couldn’t make it out quite clearly in real time but the first replay was enough to tell you that was a special take. The ball was f...
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Watch: Suryakumar Yadav’s intense practice session ahead of MI-CSK clash | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav will be a key batsman for Mumbai Indians going into their high-octane clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLESuryakumar missed MI's first three matches because of his recovery from injury. Though he registered a duck in his comeback game against Delhi Capitals, Suryakumar smashed a 17-ball fifty in the next match against RCB.SKY's return to form is indeed a good news for MI and ahead of their match against CSK, they shared a video on X that the world's top-ranked batter hitting the ball around the park in a practice session.Suryakumar, known for his aggressive batting style and consistency, has had some memorable performances against CSK in the IPL. Suryakumar has p...
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‘If he is not bowling, does Hardik Pandya make the T20 World Cup squad?’ | Cricket News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Renowned cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle has sparked debate over the inclusion of India all-rounder Hardik Pandya in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. Bhogle's comments come in light of Pandya's recent struggles with fitness and his limited bowling contribution in the IPL 2024 season.Pandya, who captains the Mumbai Indians in this year's IPL, made a comeback to cricket after a five-month hiatus due to an ankle injury sustained during the ODI World Cup last year.While Pandya initially bowled a few overs in his return matches, his bowling workload has been sporadic, raising doubts over his ability to contribute as an all-rounder.Bhogle pointed out Pandya's waning power-hitting skills and questioned whether he still merits a place in the T20 World Cup squ...
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja’s triple, Virat Kohli’s run record and Rashid Khan’s death-over skill

[ad_1] The IPL 2024 season has announced an unbridled rush of uncapped players taking the stage by storm with record-breaking performances. The past week marked the arrival of fresh talent and a return to form for some of the league’s veterans. 6 – Punjab Kings made a stunning come-from-behind win in a 200-run chase against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad, with Shashank Singh’s unbeaten 61 from 29 balls taking the team over the line with a ball to spare. Punjab thereby surpassed Mumbai Indians for the most successful 200-plus run chases in IPL history with their sixth such effort. April 5: SRH v CSK Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Abhishek Sharma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 T20 cricket match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans, at Narendra Modi Stadium, in...