Delhi Capitals posted their highest ever IPL team total of 257 for 4 and then managed to keep MI down to 247 for 9 despite some heavy-duty hitting by Tilak Varma, who scored 63 off 32 balls
Earlier, opening for DC for the second time this season, the 22-year-old Fraser-McGurk equalled his own record for the fastest fifty this season, getting the milestone off just 15 balls after the hosts were put in to bat by MI
Having needed to bat first Delhi Capitals posted a humongous total of 257 runs for the loss of four wickets in the IPL 2024 match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. In reply, Mumbai Indians scored 247 runs and lost nine wickets
Mumbai Indians bounced back with three wins in their next four matches but a comprehensive nine-wicket thrashing by Rajasthan Royals put an end to their resurgence
The Aussie batting sensation reached his half-century in 15 balls, equalling his own record of the fastest fifty for the franchise against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which also came this season
Zaheer also selected Delhi Capitals' captain Pant as the only wicket-keeper in his squad, overlooking others such as Sanju Samson, KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan. The T20 World Cup 2024 is set to begin from June
Returning all-rounder Imad Wasim (22 not out) could only hit the last ball for a single as New Zealand took an unassailable 2-1 lead in the five-match series
“It was pretty obvious against RR that wasn’t the standard that we set ourselves to. That is the challenge for the playing group, we set the tone,” the Australian added
Phil Salt and Sunil Narine were in a murderous mood as always as the two added 138 off just 63 balls for the first wicket. Both made the most of reprieves to provide a fine launch pad
Both teams are lined up with in-form batters and the side that implement their plans well and hold their nerves will emerge victorious
Kohli was quick in the Powerplay, scoring 23 off just 11 deliveries, but he laboured to score his next 28 runs off 32 balls due to some tight overs from T Natarajan and Shahbaz Ahmed
RCB skipper Faf du Plessis admits he’ll sleep better as team register a win after six losses, beating SRH by 35 runs; hopes they can carry momentum ahead in must-win situation
Kohli was quick in the Powerplay, scoring 23 off just 11 deliveries, but he laboured to score his next 28 runs off 32 balls due to some tight overs from T Natarajan and Shahbaz Ahmed
27 April,2024 07:05 AM IST | Hyderabad | IANSRCB skipper Faf du Plessis admits he’ll sleep better as team register a win after six losses, beating SRH by 35 runs; hopes they can carry momentum ahead in must-win situation
27 April,2024 07:00 AM IST | Hyderabad | N Jagannath DasPunjab Kings won the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets. In the run-chase of 262 runs, PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh gave an impressive start to the team as he scored 54 runs off just 20 deliveries, followed by, Bairstow's match-winning century and Shashank Singh's late heroics
26 April,2024 11:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHaving needed to bat first after losing the toss, Kolkata Knight Riders opening batsmen Phil Salt and Sunil Narine showcased their batting prowess in the 42nd fixture of the IPL 2024. Facing 37 balls, Salt scored 75 runs including 6 fours and 6 sixes. Narine on the other hand, did not disappoint the home crowd as he blasted 71 runs in just 32 balls
26 April,2024 09:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKrunal Pandya has been delivering crucial performances in the IPL 2024 for Lucknow Super Giants. He scripted history in the IPL 2024 as he bowled the most economical spell for LSG in the history of the Indian Premier League
26 April,2024 09:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentADVERTISEMENT
Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns with Rajasthan Royals on their home ground at the Ekana Cricket Stadium. Here are the players to watch out for from today's match (Pic: File Pic)
When asked about India's first-choice wicket-keeper for the T20 World Cup 2024, Yuvraj showed his faith in Dinesh Karthik but also said if he is not a part of the playing XI then there is no point picking him in the squad as Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are also delivering well with the willow
26 April,2024 05:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Struggling MI have won three matches out of eight games and are in the eighth position after facing defeat in the IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets. DC's biggest positive has undoubtedly been skipper Rishabh Pant's form, which appears to be improving with each game
26 April,2024 01:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul can be one of the most debatable choices for the slot of India's wicketkeeper-batsman for the T20 World Cup 2024. The global showpiece is set to kick start in June. Rohit Sharma will be leading the Indian squad in the T20 World Cup 2024 The "Men in Blue" will begin their campaign against Ireland on June 5
26 April,2024 12:52 PM IST | Mumbai | Sujay Shivalkar
Monday’s embarrassing defeat to Royals after a bowling slump was Mumbai’s fifth in eight matches, leaving Pandya’s men gasping for revival
26 April,2024 11:22 AM IST | Mumbai | Srijanee Majumdar
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