KKR set a 209-run target and secured a victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 match with standout performances from Phil Salt, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Suyash Sharma, and Heinrich Klaasen. Suyash executed a superb catch while moving backward from the position of short third man to dismiss Klaasen.
Andre Russel's all-round effort headlined Kolkata Knight Riders' sweaty four-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match on Saturday. Russell's brutal unbeaten 64 off 25 balls with three fours and seven sixes and Phil Salt's more pragmatic 54 off 40 balls guided KKR to 208 for seven. At several points, SRH threatened to chase 208 down, particularly when Heinrich Klaasen (63, 29b, 8x6s) went berserk in the backend of the innings. But the Hyderabad side fell agonisingly close to the target.
For Mumbai Indians, the return of pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah adds another layer of excitement to the fixture. After missing the tournament last year due to injury, Bumrah will be eager to make his mark in his comeback season. With 148 wickets in 123 matches, Bumrah is on the verge of reaching a significant milestone of 150 IPL wickets, a feat he will be aiming to accomplish in this season.
The talented England cricketer concluded the group stages of IPL 2023 with a commendable tally of 392 runs in 14 matches, despite facing five ducks. During that season, Rajasthan Royals batter Jos Buttler managed to notch up four half-centuries, showcasing his ability to anchor innings effectively. His consistent performances in the IPL are not new, as evidenced by his exceptional showing in the 2022 season where he clinched the prestigious Orange Cap.
The unfortunate incident occurred during the final over of the powerplay as Punjab Kings were chasing a target of 175 runs. Prabhsimran Singh flicked a slower delivery from Mitchell Marsh towards deep mid-wicket for a single. Ishant Sharma, positioned in the field, collected the ball smoothly but twisted his right ankle while attempting to throw it back to the wicketkeeper.
Andre Russell kicked off his IPL 2024 campaign in typical fashion, unleashing a whirlwind innings for the Kolkata Knight Riders against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.
Making a comeback after 15 months following a horrific car crash, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant was admittedly nervous when he went into bat but was satisfied how his first competitive game panned out.
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Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant displayed remarkable sharpness behind the stumps, particularly evident in his adept keeping to left-arm chinaman Kuldeep Yadav. However, the highlight of the day came when Pant exhibited lightning-fast reflexes while dislodging the bails in an attempt to stump Punjab Kings batter Jitesh Sharma during the IPL match in Mullanpur on Saturday.
The eagerly anticipated return of Rishabh Pant to competitive cricket became the focal point for cricket enthusiasts. His presence as the Delhi Capitals skipper in the team's inaugural match of IPL 2024 instantly became the most discussed topic in the cricketing world.
Curran blazed away to a 47-ball 63 and got excellent support from compatriot Liam Livingstone (38 not out off 21 balls), as Punjab completed a chase of 175 with four balls to spare. This was after the returning Pant failed to set the stage on fire as Punjab Kings rallied to stop Delhi Capitals at 174 for nine.
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Dimuth Karunaratne's composed fifty took Sri Lanka to a lead against Bangladesh on Day 2 of the first Test. Karunaratne held firm to score 52 off 101 balls before his dismissal off Shoriful Islam in the day's final session. Skipper Dhananjaya de Silva, who scored 102 runs in the first innings, was batting on 23 alongside Vishwa Fernando on two at the close of play.
In a remarkable display of power hitting, Abishek Porel, coming in as an Impact Substitute, exhibited exquisite stroke play, particularly in the final over bowled by Harshal Patel. Batting at number nine, Porel, who came at 147-8 in 18.3 overs, scored an unbeaten 32 off only 10 balls and lifted DC to a competitive total of 174/9 after an early batting collapse.
Matheesha Pathirana had been sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained during the second T20I of the series against Bangladesh. Consequently, he missed out CSK's season opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). However, the potential return of Pathirana promises to bolster Chennai's bowling arsenal, particularly in the crucial death overs, providing added strength to their campaign in the IPL 2024 season.
After DC were put into bat, skipper Rishabh Pant came out at the No. 4 slot for his side, scoring a quiet 13-ball 18 before falling to Harshal Patel in the 13th over of the innings. During his stay in the middle, Pant cracked a couple of boundaries and looked in good touch. Unfortunately, he was deceived by a Harshal slower bouncer and ramped it straight into the hands of Jonny Bairstow at backward point.
Rishabh Pant, a dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman, returned to elite cricket after a 2022 car crash. In his first match since the accident, Pant took on the role of captain for the Delhi Capitals in their opening IPL fixture against Punjab Kings. Speaking at the toss, Pant expressed his emotional state and aimed to enjoy the moment.
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