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IPL 2024: KL Rahul ready for ‘tough conversations’ after KKR loss, backs Shamar despite poor debut

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LSG fell to a loss in back to back matches in the Indian Premier League. After losing their home game against DC, LSG lost to KKR at the Eden Gardens on Sunday, 14 February. KL Rahul’s side were outplayed with both bat and ball on the day. KKR outclassed LSG in both innings, first restricting them to 161 and then chasing the target down inside the first 16 overs of the game. Speaking after the conclusion of the match, KL Rahul said that it was time to have tough conversations with his side as they were dismal against both DC and KKR. Rahul pinned the blame on the top 4 batters of the LSG side, and said that one of the players should have taken their innings deep. Among them was Rahul himself, who got out after scoring 39 runs. “Yeah, one of those days. It was a proper hammering. Sometimes, games like these are tough to digest. But that always happens in cricket and every team goes through those in IPL. We’ll try to go back and work out where we got wrong,” KL Rahul told the broadcaster after the match. KKR vs LSG Highlights | Scorecard Asked about the pitch and if it was difficult to bat in the first innings, Rahul revealed that KKR found it more difficult due to the batting nipping around at the Eden Gardens. “It was the other way around. Once the lights were on, the ball started nipping. In the first innings, the wicket was good. I can’t play we played bad shots. But we kept losing wickets in bunches and it creates more pressure on the batting unit. I felt we left at least 30 runs there and if our lower-order batters had stayed there, we could have got to a good total,” Rahul said. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule LSG handed a debut to Shamar Joseph in the absence of Mayank Yadav. Shamar was able to swing the ball but ended up having a dismal debut. The pacer conceded 47 off his 4 overs, which included a 10-ball wayward first over in the second innings of the match. “Shamar was excited to bowl. He was a bit off with his lines but he bowled quick and got the ball to nip. He has to work on his consistency a bit. Not panicking but you can’t put your feet up and hope the results go your way. We will look to see where we went wrong and have some difficult conversations. But in the last few games, we haven’t been able to get past 160 and we’ll work on it,” concluded the LSG captain. LSG have now won three and lost three from their 6 matches. Published By: Kingshuk Kusari Published On: Apr 14, 2024

IPL-17: MI vs CSK | Mumbai Indians win toss; elect to bowl against Chennai Super Kings

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Chennai Super Kings player M.S. Dhoni is seen during a practice session in Mumbai. | Photo Credit: Emmanual Yogini Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and decided to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League 2024, in Mumbai on April 14. This match remains to be one of the most greatest rivalries in the history of Indian Premier League. MI vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2024 After winning the toss, Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya cited dew factor could be a deciding first. The playing XI for Mumbai remains unchanged. 🚨 Toss News 🚨@mipaltan have elected to bowl against @ChennaiIPL at Wankhede Stadium. Follow the Match ▶️ https://t.co/2wfiVhdNSY#TATAIPL | #MIvCSKpic.twitter.com/Yk7Yuy00do — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 14, 2024 Chennai Super Kings Ruturaj Gaikwad also said he would have bowled first. He added “We are coming back from a win and expects to continue that momentum”. Chennai Super Kings brought in Matheesha Pathirana in place of Mahesh Theekshana. Squads Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman. Subs: Pathirana, Sindhi, Santner, Moeen, Rasheed Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan (wk), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal. Subs: Suryakumar Yadav, Brewis, Dhir, Wadhera, Harvik

Chennai receive Matheesha Pathirana boost as Ruturaj’s men face Hardik-led Mumbai – India TV

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Image Source : BCCI/IPL Matheesha Pathirana and Rachin Ravindra. The ‘El Classico’ of IPL – Mumbai Indian vs Chennai Super Kings – gets underway at the iconic Wankhede Stadium as the two heavyweights face each other in the 29th match of the Indian Premier League. The two giants clash for the 37th time in IPL as the rivalry takes a new route under two different captains. MI’s Hardik Pandya won the toss and asked Chennai to bat first. Notably, Chennai have made a change to their winning team for the clash against Mumbai. They have brought back Matheesha Pathirana, who comes back after a niggle. He missed the last two games for the Super Kings. Mumbai are unchanged for the clash as both the captains confirmed their teams at the toss. “We would like to bowl first, dew will come into play. It (pitch) looks better than the last game, expecting a lot of runs. Need to stick to the basics. Winning is very important to get the momentum. We were able to win two games convincingly. That’s the beauty about IPL, everyone has to contribute. Your team will be able to achieve goals eventually. The dew started coming post 10 overs. It gets heavier in the evening. Same team,” Hardik said at the toss. “We would have bowled first, something we can’t control. Need to do well in all three departments. This is the beauty of IPL. always fluctuating. Good contest for both teams, two teams up for grabs. Team playing better will win. Pathirana comes in for Theekshana, that’s the only change,” Ruturaj said at the toss. Chennai come into this clash on the back of a win against Kolkata Knight Riders as they bounced back from their two-match losing run in the tournament. Meanwhile, CSK have not won a game away from home this season. Mumbai have snapped their three-game losing streak to start the season with two wins in the next two encounters. The iconic clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is usually called the ‘El Classico’ of IPL. The two share a rich legacy and tradition in the tournament. They are the two most successful franchises and also boast a huge fan base. Both MI and CSK have won five IPL titles each and have faced each other four times in the final of the tournament. Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Romario Shepherd, Shreyas Gopal, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Akash Madhwal Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni(w), Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman Chennai Super Kings Subs: Matheesha Pathirana, Nishant Sindhu, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, Shaik Rasheed Mumbai Indians Subs: Suryakumar Yadav, Dewald Brevis, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Harvik Desai

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IPL 2024: CSK-MI set to battle in a high-octane clash | Cricket

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Mumbai [India], : As the Indian Premier League arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians meet in the high-stakes match at the Wankhede Stadium, all eyes will be on two of league’s biggest hitters, Shivam Dube from the Yellow Army and Suryakumar Yadav from the Blue and Gold side. HT Image MI and CSK will battle in a high-stakes ‘El Clasico’ of the IPL at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. CSK is in the third spot, with three wins and two losses, giving them six points. They had registered a win over Kolkata Knight Riders in their last game. On the other hand, MI is also picking up momentum, winning two games after three losses and is placed in the seventh spot. They had hammered Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their previous game. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Now, coming to Suryakumar, he has had a solid start to his IPL 2024 campaign. After a duck against Delhi Capitals , he scored a hard-hitting 52 in just 19 balls, with five fours and four sixes against RCB recently. Suryakumar has been successful for Mumbai, scoring 2,693 runs in 87 matches at an average of 34.97 with a strike rate of 147.40. He has scored a century and 21 fifties for the franchise. His overall IPL run tally is 3,301 runs in 141 matches at an average of 31.74 and a strike rate of 144.27, with a century and 22 fifties. But ‘Mr 360’ of Mumbai has had some struggles while tackling CSK. In 17 matches against the Yellow Army, he has scored 340 runs at an average of 26.15 and a significantly low SR of 117.24. He has scored just two fifties in 14 innings, with the best score of 71*. His last five innings against CSK are: 3, 3, 32, 1 and 26. Though CSK has a very good chance to keep their upper hand over Surya intact, they are playing in his territory this time around, where he has a fantastic record. Since 2023, the batter has scored 421 runs in nine innings at the venue at an average of 60.14, with a century and four half-centuries. His strike rate has been above 210. Chennai Super Kings Squad: Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Ajinkya Rahane, Sameer Rizvi, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Mustafizur Rahman, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Moeen Ali, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sindhu, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Mukesh Choudhary, Devon Conway, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Matheesha Pathirana, Aravelly Avanish Mumbai Indians Squad: Ishan Kishan, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Mohammad Nabi, Shreyas Gopal, Jasprit Bumrah, Gerald Coetzee, Akash Madhwal, Dewald Brevis, Naman Dhir, Nehal Wadhera, Harvik Desai, Piyush Chawla, Kwena Maphaka, Shams Mulani, Luke Wood, Arjun Tendulkar, Kumar Kartikeya, Shivalik Sharma, Nuwan Thushara, Anshul Kamboj. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs SunRisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024: Match Preview, Fantasy Picks, Pitch And Weather Reports

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played six matches in the series and they are currently ranked tenth on the points table, while SRH have played five matches in the series and are currently ranked fifth on the points table. Both teams last played against each other in the Match 65 of the Indian T20 League, 2023 where Virat Kohli scored the highest fantasy points for Royal Challengers Bengaluru with 144 match fantasy points while Heinrich Klaasen topped the fantasy points leaderboard for Sunrisers Hyderabad with 150 match fantasy points. In the last match against the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru lost by 7 wickets. The top fantasy player for Royal Challengers Bengaluru was Faf du Plessis who scored 87 fantasy points. The other top point-getters for RCB were Dinesh Karthik with 84 match fantasy points and Rajat Patidar with 79 match fantasy points. In their last match in this series against the Punjab Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad won by 2 runs. The top fantasy player for Sunrisers Hyderabad was Nitish Kumar Reddy who scored 127 fantasy points. The other top point-getters for SRH were Bhuvneshwar Kumar with 72 match fantasy points and Pat Cummins with 52 match fantasy points. RCB vs SRH, Pitch Report and Weather Conditions The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru will allow for good stroke play and the batters will find it easy to bat on the surface. The surface will not allow a lot of assistance to the bowlers and taking wickets is going to be difficult. The average 1st innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 166 runs. Chasing a target should be the preferred option at the venue since the team batting first has only won 37% of its matches. Pace or Spin? The venue is suited for both Pacers and Spinners alike. Weather Report Temperature is expected to be around 29.14 degree Celsius with 30% humidity. Winds at a speed of 6.49 m/s are expected. Cloud cover is expected, so expect some movement to aid the pace bowlers. RCB vs SRH, Head-to-Head In the 22 matches played between these 2 teams, Royal Challengers Bengaluru all-rounders have earned the most fantasy points for their team, while bowlers have earned the most fantasy points for Sunrisers Hyderabad. RCB vs SRH, Fantasy XI Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks Virat Kohli Virat Kohli can be a good pick for your Fantasy XI Team. He has an average of 83 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 10. This player is a top-order opening batter, who bats right-handed. In the recent five matches, Virat Kohli has scored 298 runs averaging 99.3 per match. Faf du Plessis Faf du Plessis is a batter with an average of 44 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9.2 and is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy Team. He is a top-order opening batter, and bats right-handed. In the last five matches, this player has scored 135 runs at an average of 27 per match. Heinrich Klaasen Heinrich Klaasen is a good-to-have player for your Fantasy XI Fantasy Team. Heinrich Klaasen has an average of 57 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.6. He is a batter, bats right-handed and also keeps wickets. In the last five matches, this player has scored 9, 10, 24, 80, and 63 runs at an average of 62 per match. Bhuvneshwar Kumar Bhuvneshwar Kumar can be a good pick for your Fantasy XI Team. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has an average of 58 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 8.8. He bowls right-arm medium and in the recently played four matches, this player has taken 0, 2, 1, 0, and 0 wickets at an average of 46.7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar has a very good record against this opponent, taking 1, 0, 0, 1, 1 wickets in the recent matches. He has been very successful at this venue in the recent 4 matches this player played here and has taken 0, 2, 1, 0, 0 wickets. Pat Cummins Pat Cummins is a bowler with an average of 43 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 7.8 and is a safe bet for your Fantasy XI Fantasy Team. Pat Cummins is a right-arm fast bowler and in the last three matches, he has taken as many wickets at an average of 26.3. This player has been very successful against this team, taking 1, 0, 0, 0, 0 wickets in the recent matches. Pat Cummins has been very successful at this venue in the recent three matches he played here and has taken three wickets. Abhishek Sharma Abhishek Sharma is an all-rounder with an average of 52 match fantasy points in the last 10 games, a fantasy rating of 9 and can be a good pick for your Fantasy XI Team. This player is a top-order opening left-handed batter. In the recent four matches, Abhishek Sharma has scored 145 runs averaging 36.3 per match. Aiden Kyle Markram Aiden Markram is a very consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 51 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 7.8. This player is a top-order right-handed batter. In the recent five matches, Aiden Markram has scored 127 runs at an average of 31.8 per match. RCB vs SRH Squad Information Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Squad: Dinesh Karthik, Virat Kohli, Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis, Reece Topley, Lockie Ferguson, Tom Curran, Alzarri Joseph, Mahipal Lomror, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Siraj, Mayank Dagar, Cameron Green, Will Jacks, Suyash Prabhudessai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Manoj Bhandage, Anuj Rawat, Yash Dayal, Akash Deep, Saurav Chauhan, Rajan Kumar and Himanshu Sharma Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) Squad: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Agarwal, Rahul Tripathi, Pat Cummins, Shahbaz Ahmed, Heinrich Klaasen, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Upendra Yadav, T Natarajan, Glenn Phillips, Anmolpreet Singh, Washington…

Cheteshwar Pujara Joining CSK For IPL 2024? Cryptic Post Sends Internet Into Meltdown

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File photo of Cheteshwar Pujara© X (formerly Twitter) Veteran Indian cricket team batter Cheteshwar Pujara sent social media into frenzy after a cryptic post hinted towards a possible move to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024. “#SupperKings looking forward to join you guys this season!” Pujara posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The social media post caught fans by surprise ahead of CSK’s much-anticipated IPL 2024 encounter against Mumbai Indians on Sunday and the users were quick to give their opinions on the possible move. Pujara had previously played for the franchise back in 2021 but he did not play a single game for them. The social media was split over Pujara’s potential arrival in CSK as some praised it as a good decision by the franchise to bolster their ranks while some thought he will not provide value in T20 cricket. #SupperKings looking forward to join you guys this season! — Cheteshwar Pujara (@cheteshwar1) April 14, 2024 Chennai Super Kings have enjoyed a mixed run of form in the competition till now with three wins and two losses. However, they will have a tough challenge ahead of them when they face a Mumbai Indians side which has rediscovered its form after losing three matches on the trot in IPL 2024. @ChennaiIPL he is coming — Vijay_GreZz_ReturnzZ (@thalapathy96196) April 14, 2024 When it comes to head-to-head in the IPL, MI have a 21-17 advantage over CSK with a 7-4 win-loss advantage in matches which were played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK have actually lost two out of their last three match that they have played at the venue. Don’t tell me It’s what am thinkingpic.twitter.com/cZ6BVc4A40 — Hustler (@HustlerCSK) April 14, 2024 Things can also get better for MI skipper Hardik Pandya who was previously booed by the crowd in the franchise’s home ground. However, during the match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Virat Kohli urged the crowd to support Hardik and the reaction was vastly different from that point. Chants of “Hardik Hardik” was heard during the match against CSK may find themselves in a match where MI will enjoy a huge support from their home crowd. Topics mentioned in this article

Cheteshwar Pujara set to join Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024? Star batter’s cryptic post leaves fans guessing | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was a member of the Chennai Super Kings squad in 2021 but didn’t make an appearance in any game for the team led by MS Dhoni, which eventually secured the title. Despite being part of four IPL franchises since 2010, Pujara on Sunday shared a cryptic post, sparking speculation among fans about his potential return to the Yellow jersey ahead of the mouth-watering clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium.Puraja took to social media platform and wrote “#SupperKings looking forward to join you guys this season!”. Pujara’s post went viral in no time and left the fans speculating that the Test stalwart will once again don the Yellow jersey. Pujara kicked off his IPL journey in 2010 with the Kolkata Knight Riders before representing the Royal Challengers Bangalore from 2011 to 2013. Subsequently, he played for the Punjab Kings (formerly Kings XI Punjab) in 2014, and in 2021, he joined CSK for one season. During the period from 2010 to 2014, Pujara featured in 30 matches, scoring 390 runs, including one half-century to his name.

IPL 2024, PBKS vs RR: After Shimron Hetmyer show vs PBKS, Keshav Maharaj demands ‘gift’ from Rajasthan star

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Keshav Maharaj demanded a bat as a “gift” from his teammate Shimron Hetmyer after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between PBKS and RR. Both Maharaj and Hetmyer were two of the best performers in Rajasthan’s clash against Punjab, which saw the latter score an unbeaten 27(10) and the former finish with impressive bowling figures of 2/23. The exciting fixture also saw Maharaj bag his first two IPL wickets after removing dangerous PBKS batters – Jonny Bairstow and acting captain Sam Curran. Hetmyer’s winning knock brought RR back on track, after the side’s unbeaten streak in IPL 2024 ended with a last-ball defeat to GT on April 8. His explosive batting performance also saw him bag the Player of the Match award, adding further highlight to his reputation as one of the most dangerous batters in the current setup of IPL. Apart from Hetmyer’s innings, Maharaj’s spell also played a crucial role in RR’s victory, which saw the South African bag some early wickets and help his side restrict PBKS to a mere total of 147. IPL 2024, PBKS vs RR: Match Report In a recent video uploaded by the IPL, both Maharaj and Hetmyer engaged in a fun conversation where the former demanded a bat from his teammate, while praising his prowess as a T20 batter. “You are one of the best in the T20 format and I love feeding off your energy, you’re a positive guy and I hope the friendship continues. Still waiting for my bat though,” Maharaj told Hetmyer. “Yeah yeah you’ll get the bat, no worries. I’ll get the bat for you,” Hetmyer replied. Maharaj went on to reflect on his experience of bagging his first two IPL wickets, and also shared a few insights on how he has planned his approach for RR in IPL 2024. “It has been amazing. I’m very grateful to be here, I’m here to learn. Very fortunate enough to put in a good performance to help the team, restrict the opposition to a low total. It is really good to get into the wickets column but I just try to keep my job simple, hit the area and make it uncomfortable for the batters. Also, some good catching by you (Hetmyer) and Dhruv Jurel on the boundary there. But it has been really nice to take wickets and contribute to the team,“ Maharaj added. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule RR will look to continue further on this winning momentum, specifically in their upcoming clash against an in-form KKR on April 16, which will see both sides race for the top spot in the IPL 2024 table. Published By: Debodinna Chakraborty Published On: Apr 14, 2024

‘CSK aur MI ke baad toh apna hi…’: Sanju Samson’s witty ‘viewership’ remark | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Having won five titles each, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are the two most successful teams in the IPL. Renowned for their stellar lineup including icons like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah, they remain the most sought after franchises in the league.In the IPL, close match finishes are a hallmark of the tournament’s thrilling action. With teams evenly matched and top players showcasing their skills, matches often go down to the wire, keeping fans on the edge of their seats until the last ball is bowled or the last run is scored.IPL 2024 Orange Cap| IPL 2024 Purple Cap | IPL 204 Points tableThe match between Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals on Saturday is the latest example of a nail-biting finish that saw RR hunt down a small 148-run target on the penultimate delivery of the match.After the match, players from both teams gathered for a chat and reflected on the intense contest. Sanju Samson joined the group, which included Yuzvendra Chahal, Jitesh Sharma, Prabhsimran Singh, Sandeep Sharma, and Harpreet Brar, and lightened the mood with a humourous remark. “CSK aur MI ke toh baad apna hi viewership hai,” joked Samson, responding to Chahal’s recollection of the close battles between PBKS and RR.Punjab Kings shared the video of players’ chat on their X handle.Talking about the match, Shimron Hetmyer’s explosive 27 runs off 10 balls helped Rajasthan Royals edge out Punjab Kings with a three-wicket win in Mullanpur.Hetmyer’s spell at the crease, laced with three sixes, brought Rajasthan past Punjab’s 147-8 with only one ball to spare, cementing the side’s place at the top of the table with only one loss from the season so far.

Pat Cummins’ cold-blooded ‘World Cup 2023’ throwback provokes Indian fans: ‘We paid him 20 crore in return’ | Cricket

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Australia skipper Pat Cummins added salt to the Indian cricket fans’ wounds from last year as he revealed his favourite memory in India. Cummins, who is currently leading Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League 2024, hosted an Ask me a question session on Instagram as one fan asked him about his favourite memory in India. Pat Cummins led Australia to ODI World Cup glory last year.(REUTERS) Cummins posted the photo of the Australian team celebrating the ODI World Cup 2023 triumph over India in the final. Unlock exclusive access to the story of India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! The premier pacer led the Aussies to their record-extending sixth World Cup trophy on November 19 with a clinical 6-wicket win over India in front of a jam-packed Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. The fans on social media reacted to Cummins’ Instagram story. The Aussie team put up a collective effort and outclassed India, who were enjoying an unbeaten streak before the final, as Cummins also managed to silence the Ahmedabad crowd by dismissing the hosts’ best batter Virat Kohli. Meanwhile, Cummins has also been impressive in his first stint as captain for Sunrisers Hyderabad thus far. He has led the Orange Army to three wins in five matches. SRH edged past Punjab Kings in their last match which was a last-ball thriller. After the win over PBKS, Cummins said it was a great game of cricket and despite PBKS bowling well in the start, SRH did well to reach 182 and defend it. He also pointed out that the ‘Impact Player’ rule deepens the batting. “If you get 150-160, you are going to lose nine out of ten games anyway. We knew the new ball was going to be a key time. We were pretty happy (with our score). We saw what happened with the new ball for them, so thought if me and Bhuvi (Bhuvneshwar Kumar) could start off with a wicket of wickets, it would be good. We have plenty of left-armers and right-armers, so just trying to give the bowlers the best chance of success,” Cummins said after the clash in Chandigarh. SRH will next clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Cummins and Co will enter the match as the favourites as RCB have been struggling miserably this season and currently placed at the bottom of the points table.