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IPL 2024: Bairstow, Shashank Singh launch Punjab to an amazing win
Englishman Jonny Bairstow smashed a stunning ton to guide Punjab Kings to a thrilling eight-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders on Friday at Eden Gardens. In a stunning display of power-hitting and relentless efforts, PBKS registered a swashbuckling victory. Chasing KKR’s daunting 261, Punjab Kings made a breezy start, with openers Prabhsimran Singh and Jonny Bairstow hitting (54) and (108*) respectively.
Prabhsimran Singh was, meanwhile run out by Sunil Narine, but that didn’t affect their chase, with Rilee Rossouw chipping in with 26 off 16. But, the most astonishing contribution came from in-form Shashank Singh, who bludgeoned (68) unbeaten off (28) deliveries, featuring a multitude of eight sixes and two fours. Jonny Bairstow not being in his best elements in previous games, showed his worth with bat, muscling nine sixes and eight boundaries.
Kolkata Knight Riders, inserted to bat, unleashed a relentless assault on the PBKS bowlers, with their top order firing on all cylinders. Explosive contributions from the likes of openers Phil Salt and Sunil Narine, whacking (75) and (71) respectively, propelled KKR to a formidable total of 261/4 in (20) overs, setting a daunting target for PBKS to chase. Massive cameo from skipper Shreyas Iyer smacking (28) off (10), involving three sixes and one four, put team in a greater position.
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Ravi Shastri chooses two players vital for India at T20 World Cup
Team India are gearing up to compete in the upcoming T20I World Cup tournament set to be played in West Indies and USA from June 1. India are hoping to end their 10-year-long ICC trophy drought after recently suffering their defeat in the final of the ODI World Cup last year in November. In the lead up to the World Cup, India recently announced their squad, with Rohit Sharma set to lead the side. India have gone with young guns in their squad amid the presence of experienced
Sanju Samson penalised after verbal tussle with umpire
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Sanju Samson has been penalised by Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for demonstrating his dissent against umpire’s decision after being given out during RR’s match against DC on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Sanju Samson’s dismissal created huge controversy after the batter was given out by third umpire, having been caught at the long-on by Shai Hope off Mukesh Kumar.
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IPL 2024: Amid playoffs conundrum, SRH host LSG in a high-stakes battle
Stakes are all-time high as Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants prepare to lock horns in the 57th match of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Wednesday at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Both teams are stuck with 12 points each as this battle becomes incredibly crucial for them to create the gap in their numbers. With both teams desperate to keep their playoffs hopes alive, this clash is penning out to be a mu
“At the end of the day, you have to stand by the decision”: Kumar Sangakkara on Sanju Samson's dismissal
Rajasthan Royals’ skipper Sanju Samson was controversially given out by third umpire when he was leading RR’s chase of a formidable total of (221) in the IPL match against DC on Tuesday at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Sanju Samson was dismissed after being caught by Shai Hope at long-on off Mukesh Kumar. Shai Hope, while taking the catch lost his balance, and was too close to the boundary rope.
Not able to determine whether Shai Hope made
Joshua Little to link up with Ireland after the IPL
Cricket Ireland have allowed fast bowler Josh Little to continue being in action for Gujarat Titans at the ongoing Indian Premier League until the final game. Ireland confirmed their T20I World Cup squad on Tuesday, with Josh Little securing his place in the 15-member squad.
Due to his commitments with GT, Josh Little will be missing Ireland’s upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan starting 10th March. He will also be giving a miss to tri-seri
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