Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured their spot in the IPL 2024 final by defeating Rajasthan Royals (RR) with the help of their left-arm spinners. Led by Abhishek Sharma and Shahbaz Ahmed, SRH's spinners played a crucial role in defending their total of 175 runs. The middle overs proved decisive, with SRH stifling RR's run chase through tight bowling and wickets at key moments. Despite a late fight from RR's Dhruv Jurel, SRH's disciplined bowling secured a 36-run victory, setting up a final clash with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).
In a thrilling Eliminator clash, the Rajasthan Royals showcased their resilience, delivering an exceptional bowling display to halt the Royal Challengers Bangalore's momentum and secure a crucial victory. Led by Ravichandran Ashwin and Trent Boult's stellar performances with the ball, supported by Riyan Parag's pivotal innings, the Royals overcame RCB's challenge, breaking their six-game winning streak. Despite facing a mid-innings slump, the Royals' determined effort restricted RCB to 172 runs. The difference in the middle overs proved decisive, as Ashwin's spin and Boult's precision rattled RCB's batting line-up. Despite a spirited fightback, RCB fell short, allowing the Royals to clinch victory with an over to spare. This triumph propels the Royals into the second qualifier, keeping their hopes alive for a shot at the IPL title.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showcased a clinical performance to secure their spot in the IPL 2024 final with a convincing victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Led by Mitchell Starc's exceptional bowling and powered by Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer's impressive batting, KKR chased down SRH's target of 159 with ease. The game was defined by KKR's dominance in all phases, particularly their strong performance during the PowerPlay, which set the foundation for their victory. Despite SRH's efforts to rebuild their innings, KKR's disciplined bowling and aggressive batting ensured their triumph. With this win, KKR advances to the final, marking their return to the IPL's ultimate showdown after a gap of three years. As both teams gear up for the final clash, KKR will aim to maintain their momentum, while SRH seeks redemption in the second qualifier. Stay tuned for more thrilling cricket action at www.ipllivematch.com.
The IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and KKR in Guwahati was marred by rain, leading to its abandonment. Despite a delayed toss and hopes of play, persistent rain forced the match to be called off. Both teams received a point each, affecting their final standings in the league. Sunrisers Hyderabad secured the second spot with 17 points, setting up a clash against league leaders KKR in Qualifier 1, while Rajasthan Royals, finishing third, will face RCB in the Eliminator.
In a thrilling encounter in IPL 2024, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) secured a crucial victory against Punjab Kings with a remarkable chase led by Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting. Abhishek Sharma's dynamic partnership with Rahul Tripathi set the stage for SRH's monumental chase, overshadowing Punjab Kings' commendable efforts. Abhishek Sharma's outstanding performance saw him break the record for the most sixes hit by an Indian batter in a single season, highlighting SRH's dominance. Despite facing stiff competition from Punjab Kings' resilient start, SRH maintained their momentum throughout the match, with key contributions from Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen in the middle and end overs. SRH's victory reaffirms their position as a formidable contender in IPL 2024, positioning them for a top-two finish in the league. For more thrilling cricket action, visit IPL Live Match at www.ipllivematch.com.
In the 2024 IPL, RCB held off a late scare from Jadeja-Dhoni to secure a playoff spot. They outperformed CSK in a thrilling match, with exceptional batting propelling them to a challenging total of 218. Despite CSK's valiant effort, RCB's bowlers restricted them to below 200, securing their playoff berth. RCB's middle-order batsmen provided the finishing touches, and their bowlers delivered under pressure to ensure victory. With momentum on their side, RCB aims to make a strong statement in the playoffs. Watch IPL matches live on IPL Live Match.
LSG end their season on a high with an 18-run win over MI despite missing the playoffs. Pooran's middle-overs carnage (75 off 29 balls) with 8 sixes proved too much for Mumbai's chase. Though Rohit Sharma (68) and Dhir (62*) scored fifties, MI's batting faltered after a strong start.
Rain helped SunRisers Hyderabad reach the IPL playoffs! Their match was washed out, securing them the 3rd spot. Now, RCB and CSK battle for the last spot. The race for 2nd place is also interesting, with RR, SRH & LSG (mathematically) in contention. Check the IPL website for complex scenarios!
Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in a close chase despite both teams faltering early on. Royals, put in to bat, could only manage 144 due to a slow start and a middle-order collapse. Punjab lost their top 3 batsmen in the powerplay but a brilliant 63* from captain Sam Curran and a crucial partnership with Jitesh Sharma (25) ensured they chased down the target with 7 balls to spare. Curran was adjudged Player of the Match for his all-round performance. This win lifts Punjab off the IPL table's bottom, while Royals slump to their fourth consecutive defeat.
After a week off, SRH needs a win to stay in playoff contention against the already eliminated Gujarat Titans.
SRH boasts a strong batting lineup with Head and Sharma leading the charge, but they haven't beaten GT in their last 3 meetings.
GT wants to end their season on a winning note with Gill and Sudharsan in good form. Their bowling needs to be sharp against the aggressive SRH batting.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Viyakanth Viyaskanth could be key bowlers for SRH, while Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad might trouble the SRH middle order.
DC's Tristan Stubbs, originally a backup player, is now a star! After spending time on the Mumbai Indians bench, Stubbs grabbed his chance with DC and became their death-overs finisher. He leads the IPL in strike rate for overs 16-20 and has the second-highest runs for DC this season. Stubbs can handle both pace and spin, making him a valuable asset. DC's assistant coach wants to retain him for the future.
A thrilling win for DC against LSG! Porel (58) and Stubbs (57*) powered DC's batting with a 200+ total. Ishant Sharma (3-34) dismantled LSG's top order early on. Pooran's 61 and a late fight from Arshad Khan (58) weren't enough for LSG, who fell short by 19 runs. DC's season is done, while LSG need a win in their last match and other results to go their way to reach the playoffs.
Rain washed out the match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad, eliminating GT from the IPL playoff race. This is good news for KKR though, as they've secured a top-two spot and an extra shot at the championship. The upcoming match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) now becomes a knockout game, with the loser going home. Both GT and KKR have one more league match left, which won't affect their own positions but could impact the playoff race for other teams.
RCB thrashed DC by 47 runs to stay alive in the IPL playoff race! Jacks (41) and Patidar (52) powered RCB's batting with a quickfire partnership. DC lost early wickets and despite Axar Patel's 57, their chase fell short. RCB play a potentially crucial match against CSK next, while DC's season ends against LSG.
CSK defeated RR by 5 wickets to climb to third place in the IPL table! Simarjeet Singh (3-26) led the bowling attack, restricting RR to 141/5. Gaikwad's unbeaten 42* anchored the chase for CSK despite losing wickets at intervals. They chased down the target with 10 balls to spare. Parag (47*) was the lone bright spot for RR's batting. CSK gets a 5-day break before their final match, while RR heads to Guwahati for their remaining games.
Big setback for DC! Captain Rishabh Pant is suspended for a game due to his team's slow over-rate against Rajasthan Royals (it was their 3rd offense). This means he'll miss the crucial match against RCB tomorrow (Sunday). Other DC players have been fined as well. Axar Patel will lead the team in Pant's absence. This suspension makes DC's playoff push even more challenging.
KKR spun their way into the IPL playoffs with an 18-run win over MI! Kishan's early fireworks for MI couldn't survive the spin magic of Chakravarthy (2-17) and Narine (1-21). Earlier, fifties from Iyer (42) and Rana (33) set a competitive total of 157/7 for KKR. KKR play GT next, while MI face LSG in their last game.
GT survive in the IPL playoff race with a 35-run win over CSK. Openers Gill (104) and Sudharsan (103) smashed centuries in a record-breaking 210-run stand, setting up a massive 231/3 for GT. CSK's fightback led by Mitchell (63) and Moeen Ali (56) fell short due to a poor start and key middle-order wickets. GT host KKR next, while CSK travel home to face Rajasthan Royals. Follow the IPL live here
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a convincing 60 runs to keep their slim IPL 2024 playoff hopes alive. Virat Kohli's explosive 92 (47) and a combined six wickets from the spinners (Karn Sharma & Swapnil Singh) were instrumental in RCB's victory.
PBKS had a promising start with Rilee Rossouw scoring a half-century, but dropped catches and crucial wickets by RCB spinners put them behind. Mohammed Siraj's three wickets in the death overs sealed the deal for RCB. With this win, RCB stay in playoff contention and will play their next match against Delhi Capitals on May 12th. PBKS, already eliminated, will face Rajasthan Royals on May 15th.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered a phenomenal victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024. Here's a quick recap:
Stellar SRH Bowling: LSG were restricted to a paltry 165/4 thanks to some exceptional bowling, particularly from Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2-12).
Head & Sharma Go Berserk: SRH chased down the target in a mere 9.4 overs, the highest 10-over score in T20 history. Openers Travis Head (89*) and Abhishek Sharma (75*) led the charge with:
Records Tumble: This win propelled SRH to No.3 on the points table and significantly boosted their net run rate. The match also saw several IPL records shattered, including:
MI Knocked Out: This defeat confirmed Mumbai Indians' elimination from IPL 2024 playoffs.
Dominant Display by SRH
SRH's bowling and batting masterclass left LSG with no answers. This emphatic win not only secured them a comfortable victory but also cemented their position as a strong contender for the IPL 2024 title.
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Sunil Narine's all-round brilliance (explosive 81 runs and key wickets) led KKR to a crushing 98-run win over LSG. KKR posted a massive 235/6, the highest T20 total at the Ekana Stadium, with Narine and Phil Salt providing a flying start. LSG's chase crumbled in the middle overs as key wickets fell to Narine, Russell, and Chakravarthy. KKR now sit atop the IPL points table, while LSG lick their wounds and prepare for their next match.