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WATCH: Super RaMan! Ramandeep Singh pulls off a stunner; Mitchell Starc, Andre Russell’s reactions are priceless | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Is this a superman? Is it a bird? No, it’s Ramandeep Singh. Kolkata Knight Riders’ Ramandeep displayed remarkable athleticism by pulling off a breathtaking diving catch during Sunday’s game against Lucknow Super Giants.KKR speedster Mitchell Starc delivered a length ball to LSG opener Arshin Kulkarni, who attempted a flick but got a leading edge, sending the ball soaring over backward point.Ramandeep, fully alert, sprinted a considerable distance, kept his eyes on the ball, executed a perfectly timed dive, and caught the stunner, sending Kulkarni packing.WATCH: Sunil Narine continued his explosive run in the IPL with an 81 off 38 balls, propelling Kolkata Knight Riders to 235 for six against hosts Lucknow Super Giants.Proving his worth with the willow once again, the West Indian went on a six-hitting spree, blasting seven maximums and six fours.

Kieron Pollard shows Hardik Pandya-led Mumbai Indians why he’s still the best in the business – WATCH | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians have explored various strategies in IPL 2024, featuring a new captain in Hardik Pandya, a star-studded batting lineup, and a formidable bowling attack. Despite these efforts, the five-time champions find themselves struggling at the bottom of the table with just three wins in 11 matches.With only 6 points, a struggling MI’s chances of progressing further are nearly nonexistent, leaving them with only “pride and name” to play for, as they themselves have acknowledged.Mumbai Indians will compete in three more games this season and aim to salvage some points from their disappointing campaign.As Mumbai Indians prepare to face Sunrisers Hyderabad on Monday, their batting coach Kieron Pollard showcased remarkable fielding skills during a practice session.The 36-year-old veteran, a vital cog in the Mumbai Indians’ setup, showed his incredible fielding skills by leaping over the ropes to maintain his balance before stepping back in to grab the catch.WATCH: Five-time winners Mumbai slipped to the bottom of the pool again when Royal Challengers Bengaluru trumped Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

IPL: Chennai Super Kings end five-match losing streak against Punjab Kings

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Chahar shines Put into bat, Chennai lost Ajinkya Rahane (9) early. Ruturaj Gaikwad (32) and Daryl Mitchell (30) put on 57 off 32 balls for the second wicket. Wrist spinner Rahul Chahar then took 3-23 in four overs to restrict the visiting side. He dismissed Gaikwad and then big-hitting Shivam Dube for a golden duck.

Phil Salt-Sunil Narine ahead of Virat Kohli-Faf Du Plessis and Rohit Sharma-Ishan Kishan | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: They come, they see the ball, and launch it over the park – that’s how Kolkata Knight Riders openers Sunil Narine and Phil Salt have been wreaking havoc on opposition bowling attacks in the ongoing IPL 2024. KKR, the two-time champions, currently sit second in the points table with seven wins in 10 matches, largely thanks to the solid foundations provided by Salt and Narine.These two have been instrumental in establishing strong starts for KKR. In the match against Lucknow Super Giants, Salt, and Narine sent bowlers to all corners of the field. They formed a 61-run partnership for the opening wicket.Salt and Narine have now stitched together six 50-run partnerships in IPL 2024, leading the way among opening pairs. They outperformed Mumbai Indians’ Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma, who have achieved four 50-plus opening stands, and RCB’s Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis, who have managed the feat three times this season.Most 50+ opening partnerships in IPL 20246 – Phil Salt and Sunil Narine*4 – Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma3 – Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis

MS Dhoni becomes first player to achieve this massive record in IPL | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: In a historic feat, Chennai Super Kings legend MS Dhoni on Sunday etched his name in IPL annals as the first player to take 150 catches in the history of the tournament.Dhoni, who had 149 wickets to his name before this match, accomplished the feat during the IPL match against Punjab Kings at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala.Known for his lightning reflexes and astute wicketkeeping, Dhoni’s achievement underscores his exceptional skill and longevity in the cricketing world.Dhoni’s milestone as a CSK franchise stalwart exemplifies his enduring impact on the game, inspiring generations of cricketers. Dinesh Karthik of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who has taken 144 catches, is second on the list, followed by former RCB stalwart AB de Villiers, renowned for his versatile fielding and athleticism, who took an impressive 118 catches during his career, while his teammate Virat Kohli, who has 113 catches to his name, occupies the fourth spot, and former CSK player Suresh Raina, known for his sharp fielding, rounds off the top-5 list with 109 catches.Most catches by a player in IPL MS Dhoni – CSK – 150 Dinesh Karthik – RCB – 144 AB de Villiers – RCB – 118* Virat Kohli – RCB – 113 Suresh Raina – CSK – 109* (* Players who are no longer playing in IPL)These players have shown exceptional fielding skills throughout their IPL careers, contributing significantly to their teams’ defences. These statistics not only highlight the individual talents of these cricketers, but they also emphasize the importance of fielding in the shorter format of the game.As a high-octane tournament, the IPL frequently sees matches decided by the narrowest of margins, where every catch has the potential to turn the game. These players’ contributions in the field have been as crucial as their performances with the bat or ball, making them integral to their respective teams in the IPL.

‘Pehle tu jaa’: MS Dhoni’s arrival at No.9 for the first time sparks meme fest on the internet | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Unprecedented scenes surprised spectators at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala and fans on the internet alike as MS Dhoni walked out to bat at the No.9 spot for Chennai Super Kings in their match against Punjab Kings on Sunday.Expecting a Dhoni mania to come early as CSK lost regular wickets against Punjab, Dhoni and the CSK think-tank teased the fans, delaying the legend’s arrival to the middle.And when Dhoni finally came out to bat at the No.9 slot, he just faced a solitary ball and fell for a golden duck with Harshal Patel knocking him over with a lovely in-dipping slower yorker.While Dhoni’s stay in the middle didn’t last long, it was the first time ever, the legend batted at No.9 or lower in his T20 career.Eagerly awaiting for the legend, the late Dhoni’s arrival sparked a meme fest on the internet. It was the first time, Dhoni was dismissed for a duck in IPL 2024 as Harshal dismissed Dhoni for the third time in the tournament.After scoring a par 167 for 9, CSK went on to defend the total, beating Punjab by 28 runs for their sixth win of the season.The victory pushed up CSK to the third spot on the points table. With their seventh defeat in 8 matches, Punjab are at the 8th spot on the points table.

‘Tendulkar, Dravid and Ganguly were never dropped because…’: Virender Sehwag’s stern message for under-fire Shubman Gill | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Star Indian batter Shubman Gill, the captain of Gujarat Titans, has experienced a fluctuating performance in the ongoing IPL 2024 season. Despite a promising beginning, the star opener has struggled to maintain his form in recent matches, with his last significant score of 50+ runs occurring on April 10 against Rajasthan Royals. Since then, Gill has been dismissed for single-digit scores on three occasions.The young opener was also overlooked for the T20 World Cup squad, although he was included in the four-man reserves list alongside Rinku Singh, Avesh Khan, and Khaleel Ahmed.In Gujarat Titans’ recent encounter against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday, Gill’s struggles continued as he managed only 2 runs off seven deliveries.However, former India opener Virender Sehwag expressed his support for Gill, believing that the young talent will bounce back stronger. Sehwag also offered guidance to Gill during this challenging phase, drawing from his own experiences and referencing legendary batsmen such as Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, Sourav Ganguly, and VVS Laxman while discussing Gill’s lack of run-scoring in detail.“I think he’s lucky that his name is in the T20 World Cup reserves. KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad are not even in that. That’s a good point and he should be motivated by that. Next time, he should not let his place go once he gets a chance. He should focus on scoring runs at a good strike-rate so he doesn’t get replaced,” Sehwag told Cricbuzz.“In my days, we had Ganguly, Tendulkar, Dravid, Laxman. It doesn’t matter how many runs the other guys scored, these guys didn’t go out because they never stopped scoring runs. How will you drop them if they keep scoring runs? They never gave a reason to get dropped. This is what Shubman Gill has to learn. Once he returns to the Indian team and plays regularly post the World Cup, he shouldn’t let such an opportunity arise again. Improve your skills and score big, because big scores will eventually save you,” Sehwag further said.The Titans’ recent loss to RCB further compounds their struggles in IPL 2024, as they now find themselves languishing at the ninth spot in the table. With just four wins from 11 games, the team led by Gill faces an uphill battle to turn their fortunes around and mount a comeback in the season.Under Gill’s leadership, the Titans, who were champions in 2022 and runners-up last year under Hardik Pandya, have failed to replicate their past successes. Their current position offers little hope of securing a playoff berth unless they manage to pull off a remarkable turnaround in their remaining matches.One of the glaring weaknesses for the Titans has been their performance during the Powerplay, particularly with the bat. Scoring only 23 runs in the Powerplay against RCB, they posted the lowest Powerplay total of any team this season.Further analysis reveals that the Titans’ Powerplay run-rate of 7.54 and strike-rate of 118.43 are the lowest among all teams in IPL 2024. Additionally, they have scored the fewest runs in the first six overs throughout the season, tallying just 469 runs.Addressing their underwhelming performance in the Powerplay will be crucial for the Titans if they are to salvage their season and make a late push for a playoff spot in IPL 2024.

MS Dhoni: WATCH: Dharamsala crowd goes on ‘mute mode’ as CSK hero MS Dhoni falls for a golden duck | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: When Shardul Thakur was bowled out by Harshal Patel, the entire crowd at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala erupted in anticipation of the arrival of MS Dhoni at the crease. The crowd expected thrilling performances and powerful sixes from the legendary cricketer, but their excitement was quickly dampened when Dhoni was dismissed for a golden duck. Harshal Patel’s slower yorker caught Dhoni off guard, uprooting the stumps. This was the first time Dhoni left the field without scoring in IPL 2024. WATCH: “Wicket was on drier side. I have too much respect for him to celebrate when I get him out (on Dhoni),” Harshal said after PBKS restricted CSK to 167. “One of the advantages of playing a day game is that the square is quite rough. So the ball starts reversing. In my first over it was reversing. It’s all about the feel of that delivery (slower one). More you bowl the better you get. Most batters don’t pick it. Have been practicing in the nets, and when it comes out it gives you great results,” he said.Dhoni was also run out on the final ball of the innings in CSK’s previous match against Punjab Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.In the 11 matches he has played so far, Dhoni has scored 110 runs at an average of 55. Dhoni, who handed over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad ahead of the IPL 2024 season, guided CSK to five IPL titles.

IPL 2024: CSK suffer big blow as Matheesha Pathirana returns to Sri Lanka to recover from injury | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings dealt a major blow as their star pacer Matheesha Pathirana, nursing a hamstring injury, will return to Sri Lanka for further recovery. “Matheesha Pathirana is nursing a hamstring injury and will be returning to Sri Lanka for further recovery. Chennai Super Kings wishes Pathirana a quick recovery,” CSK said in a statement on Sunday.Pathirana made his CSK debut in IPL 2022 season, and played a pivotal role in their title-winning run in 2023.Pathirana played six matches for CSK this season, picking up 13 wickets at an economy of 7.68, including a four-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians.He currently sits as CSK’s second-leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024 behind Mustafizur Rahman’s 14 scalps.The Sri Lankan is the second CSK pacer to be dealing with injuries this season after Deepak Chahar pulled his hamstring and went off the field after bowling the first two balls of the Punjab Kings’ chase at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 1.

‘Ek flying kiss hojaye phir?’: Harshit Rana trolled by KKR teammate after IPL 2024 suspension – Watch | Cricket News

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NEW DELHI: Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Harshit Rana faced a bit of light-hearted ribbing from teammate Nitish Rana while on their way to Lucknow. The team is set to play their next IPL 2024 game against Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday evening in Lucknow.On the flight, Nitish playfully asked Harshit if he would be giving out any flying kisses. “‘Ek flying kiss hojaye phir? (How about a flying kiss then?),” quipped the KKR batter.Harshit, amused, quickly responded with a “No!” as the duo shared a laugh. The friendly banter occurred as KKR prepared for their game on Sunday, 5 May, having flown out from Mumbai the day before. Watch: The incident highlighted the camaraderie within the KKR team, with players enjoying some downtime together before the intensity of their next IPL fixture.However, Harshit Rana has been in the news for more serious reasons as well. He was recently suspended for one match and fined his entire match fee for a second breach of the IPL Code of Conduct during the 2024 season.SEE ALSO: IPL 2024 POINTS TABLEHarshit’s suspension marked him as the first player in the IPL 2024 season to receive a ban for conduct violations.The KKR bowler’s first infraction occurred in a game against SRH on March 23, where Harshit was penalized for his exuberant celebration after taking a wicket. He had directed a flying kiss towards Mayank Agarwal, the dismissed batsman, during the match at Eden Gardens. This action led to his initial breach of the Code of Conduct.