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IPL 2021: All-round CSK outclass SRH to become the 1st team to book spot in play-offs

They failed to reach the play-offs for the first time in Indian Premier League history but Chennai Super Kings have become the first team to confirm a spot in the knock-out stage of IPL 2021. CSK outlcased Sunrisers Hyderabad by 6 wickets in Match 44 of IPL 2021 to become the first team to get to 18 points and thereby seal a spot in the play-offs. Chennai Super Kings have put behind the horrors of IPL 2020 to win 4 matches on the bounce in the UAE this season and 7 on the trot, overall away from India. They now have 18 points from 11 matches, 2 more than Delhi Capitals who are sitting at the 2nd spot on the IPL 2021 points table.This is the 11th time CSK have reached the play-offs of IPL in 14 seasons. On the other hand, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s outside chances of reaching the top 4 came to an end with the defeat.IPL 2021: SRH vs CSK in Sharjah HighlightsIt was an all-round performance from CSK who won the toss and opted to field on another sluggish pitch in Sharjah, which has changed as

Today IPL LIVE Streaming: How to Watch Live Telecast of RR vs RCB Cricket Match on Website, App and Television

IPL 2021, RR vs RCB, Live Streaming: Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore will take on Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals in match 43 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 edition in Dubai on Wednesday. Today IPL LIVE Streaming: How to Watch Live Telecast of RR vs RCB Cricket Match on Website, App and Television (Courtesy by BCCI)Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to build on the momentum when they take on a struggling Rajasthan Royals in their Indian Premier League match in Dubai on Wednesday. RCB are currently in the third spot with 12 points from 10 matches and a win over RR will virtually put them in the play-offs. On the other hand, with eight points from 10 matches, it will be a make-or-break outing for RR as a loss on Wednesday can put them in a tight situation in their bid for a last-four berth.At what time does the IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore begin?The IPL 2021 match between Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore b

Ruturaj Gaikwad’s demeanour is much like MS Dhoni’s, CSK lucky to have him, says Robin Uthappa

Robin Uthappa said that Ruturaj Gaikwad is an “incredible talent” and he has a calm and composed demeanor, much like Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni. Gaikwad has been integral in CSK turning things around from last season. (Courtesy of BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSGaikwad has scored 362 runs thus far this seasonHe has been integral in CSK turning it around from a dismal season in 2020Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 88 in their first match in the UAE this yearRutuaj Gaikwad’s demeanor is similar to that of MS Dhoni and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are lucky to have him, said batsman Robin Uthappa. Gaikwad has scored 362 runs thus far this season and has been integral in CSK turning it around this season after failing to qualify for the playoffs for the first time last year. “I think the character showed from Rutu (Ruturaj Gaikwad), I think is unbelievable,” Uthappa said in a video clip posted on CSK official Twitter handle. Uthappa pointed out the innings that Gaikwad played in CSK’s first match this s

IPL 2021, SRH vs RR Predicted Playing 11: Big changes could be on the way for out of contention SRH

SRH vs RR IPL 2021 Match 40 Playing XI Predictions: SRH are already out of contention for a playoff spot with just two points in nine matches but RR are still in with a shout. SRH vs RR IPL 2021 Match 40: Predicted Playing 11, team news. (Courtesy by BCCI)SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) are out of contention for a playoff spot while Rajasthan Royals (RR) still have a fair chance of making it. SRH have had a dismal season thus far, recording just two points in 9 matches and look already set to finish bottom of the table. It could mean that, with the pressure completely off, one could see a raft of changes in SRH as they look towards the future, or even decide to try out some of the players who are going to be involved in the T20 World Cup later this year and are yet to play a role for them. This could mean that we might see England opener Jason Roy at the top of the order. On the basis of form, it could be the struggling David Warner who makes way but at the same time, SRH might opt to bench

RCB vs MI: Harshal Patel becomes 3rd Royal Challengers Bangalore bowler to pick IPL hat-trick

It took 39 matches for the first hat-trick this season as Harshal Patel got rid of Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Rahul Chahar to become the first bowler to achieve the feat in IPL 2021. Harshal Patel got rid of Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Rahul Chahar to complete his hat-trick for RCB (Courtesy of BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSHarshal Patel picked up the first hat-trick of IPL 2021Harshal is the 3rd RCB bowler to bag an IPL hat-trick after Praveen Kumar and Samuel BadreeRoyal Challengers Bangalore (165/6) beat Mumbai Indians (111-all out) by 54 runs in Match 39Royal Challengers Bangalore fast bowler Harshal Patel etched his name in the record books on Sunday as he picked the first hat-trick of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in the 54-run win against Mumbai Indians in Dubai. It took 39 matches for the first hat-trick this season as Harshal got rid of Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Rahul Chahar to become the third RCB bowler achieve the feat after Praveen Kumar (vs Rajasthan Royals in 2

IPL 2021: Rishabh Pant hails Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack after DC hammer RR- It is one of the best

After registering a 33-run win over Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant said that DC has one of the best bowling attacks in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Our bowling attack is one of the best: Rishabh Pant after DC ease past RR to bag 8th win. (Courtesy by BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSOur bowling attack is one of the best: Delhi Capitals skipper PantAs long as the team is winning, I am happy: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh PantDC handed Rajasthan Royals a 33-run defeat in their Indian Premier League matchDelhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant was elated after his team registered a comprehensive 33-run win over Rajasthan Royals to reclaim the top spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 points table on Friday. Pant said that DC’s bowling attack is one of the best in the ongoing tournament after the bowlers made up for the team’s underwhelming display with the bat to hand Rajasthan Royals a 33-run defeat in their Indian Premier League match.DC vs RR, IPL 2021: Highlights”[O

IPL 2021: RCB skipper Virat Kohli shows glimpses of return to form with 9th fifty against CSK

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli turned the heat on Chennai Super Kings with his 41st half-century in the Indian Premier League. RCB vs CSK: Virat Kohli turns the heat on Chennai with 41st IPL fifty for Bangalore (Courtesy by BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSVirat Kohli showed glimpses of return to form with blazing fifty in SharjahVirat Kohli hit his 9th IPL fifty against Chennai Super KingsDwayne Bravo removed Virat Kohli for 53 to break 111-run opening standRoyal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli showed signs of a return to vintage form in a 53-run knock against MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings in a Sharjah classic on Friday. Kohli looked in ominous touch from ball one as he took Deepak Chahar to the cleaners in the very first over with two back-to-back boundaries. Kohli and fellow opener Devdutt Padikkal took the CSK bowlers to cleaners as the RCB duo stitched a second-century partnership together on Friday.Both players brought up their fifty and it was Dwayne Bravo

IPL 2021: Get back and fight – Rohit Sharma plays down concerns after KKR hammer MI in Abu Dhabi

IPL 2021: Mumbai Indians lost their 2nd successive match of the UAE leg of the season as they slipped from 4th to 6th on the points table. Rohit Sharma conceded that the misfiring middle-order needs some work before it gets too late for the defending champions. We are still in the middle of the table – Rohit upbeat despite back-to-back defeats for MI (Courtesy of BCCI)HIGHLIGHTSMumbai Indians were hammered by KKR by 7 wickets in Abu DhabiThis is MI’s 2nd successive defeat in the UAE leg of IPL 2021Rohit Sharma concceded there are some problems in the middle-orderRohit Sharma played down concerns over Mumbai Indians position on the IPL 2021 points table after they were hammered by Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 33 in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. KKR gunned down a 156-run target in just 15.1 overs, handing a mammoth 7-wicket defeat. Mumbai Indians are known to be slow starters and they haven’t been able to resume their IPL 2021 campaign well in the UAE, losing two matches on the bounce. Rohit

Pakistan minister claims threatening email sent to New Zealand cricket team was from India

Pakistan on Wednesday alleged that a threatening email was sent to the New Zealand cricket squad from India, which prompted the Kiwis to call off a tour of the country. New Zealand called off their first tour of Pakistan after 18 years last Friday due to a security threat to the team, followed by a decision by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday to cancel a bilateral series scheduled for next month in Pakistan.Pakistan has been claiming that India was behind some of the terror attacks in the country recently. India has dismissed these claims as “baseless propaganda” and asked Islamabad to take “credible and verifiable” action against terrorism emanating from its soil instead.”It is not new for Pakistan to engage in baseless propaganda against India. Pakistan would do well to expend the same effort in setting its own house in order and taking credible and verifiable action against terrorism emanating from its soil and terrorists who have found safe sanctuaries there,” M

IPL 2021: Great stuff – Jasprit Bumrah, Dale Steyn heap praise on Kartik Tyagi for stunning last over vs RR

India’s star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah heaped praise on compatriot Kartik Tyagi after the Rajasthan Royals pacer came up with a stunning last over wherein he defended 4 runs against Punjab Kings in Match 32 of Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday. Punjab Kings had 8 wickets in hand and needed just 4 runs when 22-year-old Kartik was entrusted with the responsibility of bowling the last over by captain Sanju Samson. The youngster responded by holding his nerves and coming up with a masterclass in Yorker bowling at the death.IPL 2021, PBKS vs RR: Report | HighlightsKartik gave away just 1 run and picked up 2 wickets, including that of Nicholas Pooran. Aiden Markram took a single off the second ball of the over but he was made to watch some unbelievable scenes unfold at the other end as Punjab were not able to get 3 runs from as many balls.The 2-run victory helped Rajasthan Royals vault to the 5th spot with 4 victories from 8 matches in the IPL 2021 points table.Taking to social media,