IPL 2024

IPL-17: SRH vs PBKS | Punjab Kings elect to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad

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Punjab Kings captain Jitesh Sharma with Sunrisers Hyderabad counterpart Pa Cummins during the Indian Premier League 2024 match in Hyderabad on May 19, 2024. | Photo Credit: K.R. Deepak Punjab Kings’ stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and elected to bat against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their penultimate Indian Premier League contest, in Hyderabad on May 19. While Punjab Kings are out of contention for making the IPL playoffs for the 10th year in a row, Sunrisers Hyderabad are eyeing two points from this game to bolster their chances of finishing second. SRH are currently third in the points table with 15 points, behind table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, who play later in the day. The outcomes of both the games on Sunday will finalise the team standings as well as playoffs fixtures in Ahmedabad and Chennai. KKR, RR, SRH and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the four teams to have made the playoffs this year. Teams Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhishek Sharma, Nitish Reddy, Rahul Tripathi, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Sanvir Singh, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan. Punjab Kings: Prabhsimran Singh, Atharva Taide, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma (c&wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Shivam Singh, Harpreet Brar, Rishi Dhawan, Harshal Patel, Rahul Chahar.

Last-over hero: Rinku Singh lauds Yash Dayal with Insta post after RCB vs CSK thriller

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KKR batter Rinku Singh lauded Yash Dayal’s last over heroics during RCB’s match against CSK at M Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru on May 18, Saturday. Dayal bowled a magnificent last over to defend 17 runs in the last over to help RCB qualify for the playoffs in the Indian Premier League 2024. CSK needed 35 to win from the last over of the match, but in case they scored anything above 18, they would have qualified for the playoffs. However, a brilliant final over from Dayal helped RCB win the match by 27 runs to become the 4th team to qualify for the playoffs. They became the first team in the history of the tournament to qualify for the playoffs after having a solitary win in their first 7 games. Rinku took to his Instagram to share Dayal’s winning-moment picture and captioned the post as, “God’s plan baby”. He was maligned by the experts and fans when he conceded 5 sixes against Rinku Singh during GT’s match against KKR in IPL 2023. When KKR needed 28 runs in the last over, Rinku slammed Dayal for 5 sixes on the trot and guided his team to an improbable win to become an overnight star. RCB vs CSK: Highlights | Scorecard DAYAL’S FULL-CIRCLE MOMENT Dayal, on the other hand, became that villain, who was criticised right, left and centre. But, RCB showed faith in him and bought him for Rs 5 crore in the IPL 2024 auction. Dayal scripted his redemption story in a must-win clash for RCB against CSK. His life came to a full circle, as cricket is known to give such moments where brave-hearted players get an opportunity to turn things around. It was a turn-around to remember for Dayal, who was hit for a 110-meter six from MS Dhoni on the very first delivery he bowled. DAYAL SCRIPTS HIS REDEMPTION As the equation came down to 11 needed off 5, Dayal kept his cool and forced a top-edge from MS Dhoni, who left the field fuming. From being at the receiving end of India’s emerging finisher, Rinku, to getting the better of arguably the world’s best finisher, Dhoni, this was Dayal’s redemption, his comeback. He gave away only 7 runs in the last over to help RCB do the unthinkable. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule Impressed with Dayal’s performance, even the KKR franchise shared a special post for him and lauded him for his epic comeback. As Dayal defended 17 runs in the last over, RCB’s camp ecstatically celebrated their victory and their turning around as the likes of Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis looked a bit emotional. Published By: Diya Kakkar Published On: May 19, 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru go past SRH to script historic sixes record in T20 cricket – India TV

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Image Source : BCCI/IPL RCB players during the IPL 2024 game against SRH in Bengaluru on May 18, 2024 Royal Challengers Bengaluru entered the history book after scoring a huge total of 218 against Chennai Super Kings in the 68th match of the IPL 2024 on Saturday. RCB shattered various records after posting a challenging total at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in a must-win game for a playoff berth. RCB registered 16 sixes and 14 fours to achieve their joint-highest total against the defending champions. After registering their ninth six of the game, Bengaluru became the first team in the world to record 150 or more sixes in a T20 competition. Faf du Plessis-led Bengaluru broke Sunrisers Hyderabad’s record of 146 sixes which they achieved this season. Royal Challengers struggled for consistency in the first half of the season but have been in red-hot form lately with five consecutive wins and another victory will boost them to playoff berth. Most sixes by a team in a T20 competition 157 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024 146 – Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2024 145 – Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2018 144 – Surrey in T20 Blast 2023 143 – Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2019 Faf top-scored with 54 runs off 39 balls and in-form Virat Kohli contributed with 47 runs off just 29 balls. Kohli registered four sixes as he continues to display his power-hitting skills in the IPL 2024. The former RCB captain also topped the sixes chart this season and completed 700 runs as well. Most sixes in IPL 2024 Virat Kohli (RCB) – 37 sixes in 14 innings Nicholas Pooran (LSG) – 36 sixes in 14 innings Abhishek Sharma (SRH) – 35 sixes in 12 innings Sunil Narine (KKR) – 32 sixes in 12 innings Travis Head (SRH) – 31 sixes in 11 innings Royal Challengers Bengaluru also matched Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders’ record for 200-plus totals for most times, six, in an IPL season.

Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – IPL 2024

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Get to Know Who will win Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 19, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Barsapara Cricket Stadium – Guwahati, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Betting Tips Sanju Samson has been top notch for RR and scored over 500 runs for the first time in IPL season. He can be backed as top batter. Yuzvendra Chahal has been the biggest match winner for RR this year with the ball, taking 17 wickets. Back him as top bowler.With No Phil Salt, Rahmanullah Gurbaz will play for KKR. He is a destructive batter and will be keen to make an immediate impact. Back him as KKR top batter. Varun Chakravarthy has taken 18 wickets this season for KKR. Back him as a top KKR bowler.KKR have been given the license to go berserk from ball one. They have the best run rate in the powerplay along with SRH. We feel KKR could score over 90 runs in the powerplay if they don’t lose a wicket early. Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024 Rajasthan Royals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the 70th match of the IPL 2024. The game will be played at the Barsapara Cricket Ground in Guwahati and will start at 7:30 PM IST on May 19. RR and KKR have already qualified for the playoffs but there is still plenty at stake, especially for RR. The Sanju Samson-led side has lost the last four games and there is a chance they might lose out on a top 2 finish if they suffer another defeat. RR thus need to ensure they beat KKR as it will secure their top 2 finish. If RR lose and SRH win their last game, RR will slip to third and will play the Eliminator. However, they would like to feature in Qualifier 1 as it will give them an extra shot at the final berth should they lose the Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, KKR have been outstanding and will finish the league stage as table toppers for the first time in IPL history. They are confirmed of a top two finish and thus a berth in Qualifier 1. Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Toss PredictionToss will be key as teams chasing have a big advantage due to small grounds and impact player rule. Captain winning the toss should chase again. Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Pitch ReportRR could score only 144-9 in their previous game against PBKS at the Barsapara Stadium. There was turn on offer for the spinners. If the wicket plays the same way, it could be hard going for the batters again. A score of 180 should be par. Guwahati Weather ReportThere is over 50 per cent chance of rain on the match day. The humidity will be 73 per cent while he temperature will be in high 20s. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League 2024

Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – IPL 2024

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Get to Know Who will win Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 19, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium – Hyderabad, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Betting Tips Travis Head has been one of the standout batters in this year’s competition and his attacking approach at the top of the order has caught the eye. He is our pick for Sunrisers Hyderabad’s highest run scorer against Punjab Kings. Pat Cummins has impressed with his variations and ability to bowl the right length at the right time. The skipper is a strong choice for Sunrisers’ top wicket taker in this match.Rilee Rossouw looked in good touch in his last innings with 22 runs from 13 balls against Rajasthan Royals and he will be expected to step up with Jonny Bairstow having left for home. Rossouw is our tip for Punjab Kings’ highest run scorer in this game. Harshal Patel currently has the Purple Cap and we are backing the pace bowler to be Punjab Kings’ top wicket taker against Sunrisers.The opening partnership of Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma has been one of Sunrisers’ strengths in this campaign. We recommend backing them to be the highest opening partnership in this match. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024 Match 69 of the 2024 Indian Premier League sees Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings go head to head on Sunday afternoon in the penultimate group stage match. Sunrisers are confirmed to reach the play-offs whereas Punjab Kings were eliminated after Match 58. Read on as we preview this match. The fixture gets underway at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Uppal, Hyderabad at 15:30 local time on May 19th. Although they would have been disappointed to not get on the field in Thursday’s abandonment without a ball bowled, Sunrisers should be refreshed and well rested ahead of this match. They have taken a positive approach throughout this campaign and we expect to see them get another win in this clash. With their elimination confirmed a long time ago, Punjab Kings have nothing to lose ahead of this final group stage game. They have ended the tournament in stronger form than they started but they will be without key players against one of the best teams so this will be a tough assignment. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Match Toss PredictionBoth teams have had success when chasing this season although Sunrisers have also won twice when batting first at this venue. We predict that both sides will want to bat first ahead of the toss in this clash. Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Pitch ReportGames at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium have been high-scoring this season and we expect nothing different in this match. Whoever bats first will be looking to post a total of 240+ with the ball expected to fly particularly fast to the boundary during the powerplays. Hyderabad Weather ReportAccording to the weather forecast, there will be cloud cover throughout Sunday afternoon in Hyderabad. There will be a slight chance of rain but overall there should be enough dry time to get a match completed. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings, Indian Premier League 2024

Virat Kohli in a zone where no bowler can trouble him: Mohammad Kaif | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has heaped praise on Virat Kohli, stating that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener has reached a state of focus where no bowling match-up can disturb him. Kohli has been in exceptional form in IPL 2024, displaying his prowess and determination.RCB are set to face Chennai Super Kings in their final league game in Bengaluru on Saturday.The hosts need to secure a victory with a decent margin to surpass their opponents and clinch the final playoff berth based on net run rate.Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif likened Kohli’s current form and mindset to that of a monk in deep meditation, undisturbed by external distractions.”When a hermit goes to the Himalayas, he is in a different zone when he is meditating. Nothing distracts him. Whether there is a loud noise, someone shouts or cries, it doesn’t make a difference. Virat Kohli has reached that zone,” Kaif said.“He is not seeing the scorecard and is just in his zone and concentrating. He knows the intent with which he needs to play no matter which bowler, whether it’s a fast bowler or a spinner, is in front of him. No matter which bowler comes, he has reached a zone where there is no match-up,” the former India batter added. Kohli is the highest run-getter in IPL 2024, amassing 661 runs at a strike rate of 155.16 in 13 games. Kaif emphasized that Kohli is driven by a desire to lead RCB to victory.“He has come just to dominate. He has come with the passion that he will only be satisfied once he makes his team win, and that has been seen from the second match. In the first match against Chennai, he got out when he pulled a Fizz (Mustafizur Rahman) slower bouncer and (Ajinkya) Rahane took the catch,” he observed.“From the second match against Punjab, he came determined. He was jumping down the track and hitting (Kagiso) Rabada and playing slog sweeps against spinners. You talk about the fourth or fifth gear but he has reached the 15th gear. No one will reach that level,” the cricketer-turned-commentator added.As RCB prepare for their crucial match against CSK, Kohli’s form and focus will be pivotal in determining the team’s chances of making it to the playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – IPL 2024

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Get to Know Who will win Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 18, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : M Chinnaswamy Stadium – Bengaluru, India𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Betting Tips Virat Kohli has been top notch with over 660 runs for RCB so far in 13 games. Back him as top batter for RCB. Mohammed Siraj has shown great form in last few games and the conditions will be favourable for him. He is a top choice for RCB best bowler.Ruturaj Gaikwad has also scored nearly 600 runs in the tournament and will be CSK’s best bet for leading run scorer. With 16 wickets, Tushar Deshpande has done well for CSK. In overcast conditions, Deshpande can pose serious challenge thus he is our pick for top wicket-taker for CSK.Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad have scored hundreds in the tournament while several other players from both teams have got close. There is a good possibility that a century can be scored in the match. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024 RCB will play CSK in the 68th match of the IPL 2024. The game will be played at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and will start at 7:30 PM IST on May 18th. RCB and CSK will face off in a virtual knockout for the final place in IPL playoffs. RCB are placed sixth on the points table, with 12 points, however, if they beat CSK, they will reach 14 points, on par with CSK. The fourth qualifier will then be decided by the net run rate. For RCB to topple CSK in run rate, they need to beat CSK by 18 or more runs or ensure they chase the target inside 18.1 overs. For CSK, the equation is pretty simple. The Gaikwad-led side just need a win to qualify for the playoffs. RCB have been in great form of late and they would certainly back themselves to get the better of CSK. However, the Yellow Army have been a stiff opposition to beat for RCB, who have lost 22 out of the 33 games against CSK. Another massive aspect to consider is the weather. As per the weather forecast, there is a prediction of heavy rain on the match day and if the match gets washed out, CSK will qualify for the playoffs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Match Toss PredictionChinnaswamy Stadium is not an easy ground to defend. Also, with rain around, captains will prefer to bowl. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings Pitch ReportThe wicket at the Chinnaswamy Stadium will be good for batting, however, there is some rain around and the overcast conditions can help the fast bowlers get some swing and movement, making it a bit more challenging for the batters. Bengaluru Weather ReportThe weather is not very promising as there is over 80 per cent chance of rain on the match day. The IMD has issued an Orange Alert for Bengaluru on May 18. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, Indian Premier League 2024

MS Dhoni bowls in nets ahead of CSK vs RCB clash | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: MS Dhoni’s presence on the cricket field never fails to captivate fans, regardless of the outcome of the match. The mere sight of Thala stepping out to bat, even if it’s for a single delivery, is enough to send the crowd into a frenzy of joy and excitement.Ahead of the highly anticipated and do-or-die clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, a video surfaced on CSK’s social media handle, showcasing MS Dhoni bowling during the practice session.The footage captured the legendary wicketkeeper-batsman bowling during the team’s net session. Is he going to enthrall fans with his bowling skills against RCB on Saturday?“When he bowls, just ADORABOWL!,” CSK posted on their social media handle. CSK batting coach Michael Hussey is hoping that Dhoni would continue with the team for a couple of years more, saying the former skipper was still batting well.The 42-year-old Dhoni surprised everyone by stepping aside as captain of the team just a day before the start of the 2024 season. Ruturaj Gaikwad was handed the reins of the side.“We are hoping he does keep going. He is still batting so well. He does prepare well – he gets into the camp very early and hits a lot of balls. He has been in good touch all season really,” Hussey said on ESPN’s Around the Wicket show.“I guess we just got to try to manage him from the body side of things. He had a knee surgery after the last season. So, he has been managing that from the initial stage of the tournament.“I hope he keeps going for another couple of years. But we will just have to wait and see. He is the only one who will make that call. And, he likes to sort of build the drama a little bit as well. So, I wouldn’t expect a decision anytime soon.”Dhoni led CSK to record five IPL titles.

Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Today Match Prediction & Live Odds – IPL 2024

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Get to Know Who will win Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, IPL 2024 Match and toss Prediction with Head to Head stats, Playing 11, CBTFJSK Tips, Live score & winning percentage. 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 17, 2024𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 IST / 14:00 GMT𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Wankhede Stadium – Mumbai, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : IPL 2024 Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Betting Tips Tilak Varma is the only player for Mumbai Indians this IPL edition to have hit over 400 runs and the left-hander is our pick for their highest run scorer against Lucknow Super Giants. Jasprit Bumrah took another two wickets in the last game and the right-arm pacer is a strong choice for Mumbai Indians’ top wicket taker in this game.Nicholas Pooran is averaging over 60 in this year’s IPL and the West Indian left-hander is well worth backing as Lucknow Super Giants’ highest run scorer in this match. Naveen-ul-Haq is the leading wicket taker for Lucknow in the 2024 IPL and the Afghan pace bowler is our tip for their top wicket taker in this fixture.With 20 wickets across this tournament and still in the hunt for the Purple Cap in spite of missing out on the play-offs, we recommend selecting Jasprit Bumrah to take over 1.5 wickets in this match. Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants T20 Match Prediction & Betting Tips, IPL 2024 Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants go head to head in Match 67 of the 2024 Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium on Friday evening. Mumbai have eight points from 13 games and could end the season bottom of the table. Lucknow Super Giants could still reach 14 points but, due to a poor net-run-rate, realistically can not make the play-offs. Read on as we preview this match which gets underway at 19:30 local time on May 17th. Mumbai Indians did beat the high-flying Sunrisers Hyderabad only two games ago and there can be no doubt that they have top quality players throughout their side. They have had a disappointing tournament but they should have enough to win this clash. Lucknow Super Giants looked well set to qualify for the end of season play-offs but have since had a disappointing run of results. They were slightly more competitive in their last game but overall confidence in the squad is likely to be low ahead of this match. Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Match Toss PredictionThe last eight matches in the IPL at the Wankhede Stadium have seen four won by the team fielding first and four won by the team batting first. With humidity increasing across the game, we predict that both skippers will want to field first in this match. Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants Pitch ReportThere have been 31 wickets across the last two IPL matches at this venue with quick and slow bowlers all having joy. Although the ball will be harder and will fly to the boundary quicker during the opening overs, that is also likely to be the time when we will see the most swing. Mumbai Weather ReportIt will be another warm evening in Mumbai on Friday evening with the temperature in the low thirties from start to finish. There will be more cloud cover as the game progresses. Read on for team previews, betting tips, latest odds, and match prediction for Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants, Indian Premier League 2024

Neither Bumrah nor Starc: Phil Salt names Jofra Archer as fastest bowler he ever faced

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Phil Salt named his England teammate Jofra Archer as the fastest bowler he has ever faced. Salt was blown away by Archer’s raw pace and admitted being at the receiving end of his lethal bouncers. Salt and Archer are in England’s 15-member squad for the T20 World Cup. England will face Scotland in their tournament opener at the Kensington Oval, Barbados, on Wednesday 4 June. While speaking at the Knights Dugout podcast, Salt admitted that he dreaded facing Archer in the nets. Salt recalled being beaten by Archer’s scorching pace and also said that it helped him sharpen his reflexes. “I think Jofra is the fastest I have faced in the nets and that too from 18 yards. He bowls it at that pace from 18 yards with three bouncers in an over. It’s good because it helps sharpen the reflexes but there have been times when he’s hit me right before the match day and then all hell has broken loose,” Salt revealed. ARCHER’S COMEBACK AFTER A YEAR Archer will be making a comeback to the England side after recovering from an elbow injury. The England pacer’s last international appearance came over a year ago during team’s tour to Bangladesh in March 2023. The T20 World Cup squad will also face Pakistan in a 4-match T20I series. Due to which, the England stars, including Salt, Jos Buttler, Will Jacks and Reece Topley have opted out of IPL 2024 mid-way through the season. IPL 2024 Full Coverage | IPL 2024 Points Table and Standings | 2024 IPL Full Schedule Salt has been a vital cog in KKR’s successful campaign this season as he has scored 435 runs in 12 matches at a staggering strike rate of 182.01. “MY PHONE GOT FLOODED WITH MESSAGES” Phil Salt opened up on his experience of being selected in the England’s squad for the very first time. He revealed that it was the first time his phone blew up with congratulatory messages after he made a cut to England’s 15-member squad. “That was my first experience at being flooded with messages on my phone. I’m generally not someone who uses the phone a lot, but it was an incredible experience. My phone was blowing up with messages congratulating me and it was great,” Salt added. The batter made his ODI debut for England in July 2021 against Pakistan. His debut in the shortest format came against West Indies in January 2022. ENGLAND’S T20 WORLD CUP SQUAD Jos Buttler (C), Moeen Ali, Jofra Archer, Jonathan Bairstow, Harry Brook, Sam Curran, Ben Duckett, Tom Hartley, Will Jacks, Chris Jordan, Liam Livingstone, Adil Rashid, Phil Salt, Reece Topley, Mark Wood. Published By: Diya Kakkar Published On: May 16, 2024