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IPL 2024: KKR bounce back to down DC
Bouncing back from their last defeat, Kolkata Knight Riders demonstrated an impressive all-round display to down Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets on Monday at Eden Gardens. Deciding to bat, DC were limited to 153/9 in (20) overs by KKR’s dominant bowling. Varun Chakaravarthy took three wickets followed by Vaibhav Arora and Harshit Rana returning with two scalps each.
DC, however raced to (153), with Kuldeep Yadav top-scoring with 35. Mitchell Starc, missing in the last game, took the crucial wicket of young talent Jake Fraser-McGurk. Although, Starc remained quite expensive, going for (43) runs from his three overs.
Chasing the target, Kolkata Knight Riders eased to victory with seven wickets in hand and (21) balls to spare. KKR opener Phil Salt gave the team an explosive start, hitting (68) off (33). In the middle-order, skipper Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer remained unbeaten on (33) and (26) respectively, taking the side to 157/3 in (16.3) overs. With this win, KKR sit on the second spot in the points table.
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“Almost like a strict father”: Former Indian player on Gambhir amid head coach job reports
Lately, there have been reports that Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had approached former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir for the Head Coach job. Recently, BCCI also released the advertisement for the post of Head coach. Indian team’s current head coach Rahul Dravid’s term will be ending at the end of the T20I World Cup 2024, therefore, BCCI are in search of a tremendous figure to coach the team. Former Indian player Akash Chopra, sharing his views on Gautam Gambhir, sa
USA vs BAN 1st T20I: An opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their preparations ahead of T20I World Cup
As the preparations for the upcoming T20I World Cup 2024 heat up, all teams are in huddle to make most of what they are getting to play. Bangladesh are marking the beginning of their preparations for the upcoming T20I World Cup by taking on USA in the three-match T20I series, beginning Tuesday (21st May).
The face-off between Bangladesh and USA will give the last-minute opportunity to both teams to prepare for World Cup. This encounter is not just a clash between two teams but
Young firebrand earns a place in Australia’s T20 WC squad
In their final squad for the upcoming T20I World Cup 2024 in West Indies and USA, Australia have added young firebrand Jake Fraser-McGurk as a reserve. After being overlooked initially in Australia’s squad, despite jaw-dropping performances in the IPL, young talent has been rewarded with a place in Australia’s 15-member squad. Along with Jake Fraser McGurk, BBL star Matthew Short has also been added as a reserve. Meanwhile, Tanveer Sangha<
IPL 2024: Red-hot KKR, SRH collide as they eye direct path to final
Two formidable giants of IPL Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders will be crossing swords in the Qualifier 1 of the ongoing Indian Premier League on Tuesday at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In the lead up to the Qualifier 1, both teams delivered with astonishing performances during the league stage of the tournament, finishing in the top-four. This match is hugely important for both teams as they vie for a direct spot in the final.
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Netherlands T20I Tri-Series: Scotland hope to open victory account as they face Ireland
In the third T20I of the ongoing Netherlands T20I Tri-Series, Scotland and Ireland will be coming against each other on Monday at Sportpark Westvliet, The Hague. Heading into this game, Scotland are coming off a defeat as they look forward to making their return into the series. In the first T20I, Scotland had faced Netherlands where they were beaten by (41) runs after failing to chase a target of (168). Scotland were bowled out for (126) in (18.1) overs
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