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IPL Auction 2025 Day 2 Wrap: RR Bags Teen Star Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Bowlers Shine

November 26, 2024, 12:29 am

The IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah concluded with Day 2 delivering thrilling moments as franchises finalized their squads. A total of 180 players were sold for a staggering ₹639.15 crore across the auction.

Teenage Crorepati

The highlight of the day was 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi, snapped up by Rajasthan Royals for ₹1.1 crore. The Bihar-born prodigy was just a dreamer when RR won their maiden IPL title in 2008.

Also Read: Who Is Vaibhav Suryavanshi? 13-Year-Old Makes IPL History with ₹1.10 Crore Deal

Bowlers Hit Jackpot

Seasoned pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar rejoined Royal Challengers Bengaluru for ₹10.75 crore, marking a homecoming after his stint with RCB in 2009-2010. Mukesh Kumar stayed with Delhi Capitals for ₹6.5 crore, while Mumbai Indians secured Deepak Chahar for ₹9.25 crore.

Lucknow Super Giants bagged Akash Deep for ₹8 crore and retained M Siddharth under ₹1 crore. Mumbai also landed Afghan bowler Allah Ghanzafar for ₹4.8 crore, with CSK picking Anshul Kamboj for ₹3.4 crore.

Reunion and Transfers

Mumbai Indians bought former RCB batter Will Jacks for ₹5.35 crore, while RCB added ex-MI all-rounder Tim David for ₹3 crore. Players like Devdutt Padikkal and Reece Topley also found new homes, alongside veterans Ajinkya Rahane and Moeen Ali at KKR.

The stage is now set for a blockbuster IPL 2025 season.

IPL 2024: KKR Secure Top Spot for First Time; RCB, CSK, SRH Still in Hunt for Two Remaining IPL Playoff Spots

May 16, 2024, 2:07 pm

IPL 2024: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured the top spot on the IPL 2024 points table, a historic first for the Kolkata-based team. They’re joined in the playoffs by another contender, Rajasthan Royals (RR), whose recent losing streak puts their top-two finish at risk. KKR’s dominance in the league phase was sealed with RR’s defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS), opening up opportunities for other teams like Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to climb higher.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are banking on SRH’s performance for a shot at surpassing CSK in the standings. CSK, on the other hand, can secure their qualification with a win over RCB, or even a close loss ensuring their superior Net Run Rate (NRR). CSK’s prospects for the second spot improve if RR falters in their last game and SRH’s wins are limited. SRH, just a point away from playoffs, can seal their spot with a win or even a rain-affected game, while their fate depends on RCB’s performance if they lose both remaining matches.

He Is The God Of Chennai: Former CSK Batsman Rayudu On Dhoni

May 13, 2024, 4:12 pm

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) edged closer to securing a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs after clinching a five-wicket victory against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday at their home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This match marked their final game at the stadium for the season, and potentially the last for the iconic MS Dhoni in Chennai as a player. Given that the 42-year-old ‘Thala’ is unlikely to participate in another IPL season, this match holds sentimental significance for fans.

The defending champions CSK currently hold the third position on the table, having accumulated 14 points from seven victories in 13 matches, with a net run rate of +0.528. Their last league fixture is set for May 18 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

Following Sunday’s game, emotions soared as home fans rejoiced witnessing the heartwarming reunion of their cherished ‘Thala’ Dhoni with his former teammate Suresh Raina, affectionately dubbed ‘Chinna Thala’ by fans.

CSK commemorated their triumph over Rajasthan with a celebratory lap around the iconic Chepauk Stadium. During this victorious procession, Dhoni and Raina, both cricket legends, were seen embracing each other warmly and thrilling fans by striking tennis balls into the stands as keepsakes.

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— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) May 13, 2024

“He is the God of Chennai and I am sure, temples of MS Dhoni would be built in the years to come in Chennai,” former CSK batsman Rayudu said on Star Sports.

“He is someone who brought India the joy of two World Cups and has brought Chennai joy with a lot of IPL and Champions League titles. He has just been that one guy who shows belief in his players, who has always done it for the team, for the country and for CSK,” Rayudu added.

Under Dhoni’s leadership, CSK has clinched five IPL titles along with two Champions League T20 trophies. Additionally, he captained India to victory in the T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011.

IPL 2024: Yuzvendra Chahal Becomes the First Indian Bowler to Achieve This Historic Feat

May 7, 2024, 10:08 pm

IPL 2024: Yuzvendra Chahal, recently selected for the T20 World Cup in June, achieved a remarkable feat on Tuesday at the Arun Jaitley Stadium by dismissing Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant during their IPL 2024 match. The Rajasthan Royals bowler became the first Indian to reach the milestone of 350 wickets in the shortest format.

Heading into the game against the Capitals, Chahal needed just one wicket to achieve the feat, which he accomplished by dismissing Pant. This marked the third time Chahal had dismissed Pant in his IPL career.

With this dismissal, Chahal became the first Indian bowler to accumulate 350 wickets in T20 cricket, achieving the milestone in his 301st appearance in the format. The next best Indian bowler on the list is veteran Mumbai Indians bowler Piyush Chawla, with 310 wickets. Overall, Chahal ranks 11th on the all-time list, which is led by former West Indies cricketer Dwayne Bravo, with 625 wickets in 574 appearances. Chahal is the fifth spin bowler and sixth Asian bowler to reach this milestone.

Breaking down his tally of 350 wickets, Chahal has taken 96 wickets for Team India, the most by any bowler for the national side, and 201 wickets in his IPL career, the most by any cricketer.

Chahal is also the leading spin bowler from India in the ongoing IPL 2024 tournament, with 14 wickets in 12 appearances so far. His impressive performance this season earned him a spot in the Indian T20 World Cup squad, with selectors favouring spinners based on expectations for the matches in the USA and the West Indies.

In the match, Delhi set a target of 222 runs, with notable contributions from Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, and Tristan Stubbs. Ravichandran Ashwin was the standout bowler for Rajasthan, taking 3 wickets for 24 runs.

IPL 2024: Rajasthan Solidify Their Position as They Outplay Lucknow Super Giants

April 28, 2024, 1:32 am

The formidable unbeaten 121-run partnership between Sanju Samson and Dhruv Jurel propelled Rajasthan Royals (RR) to a commanding 7-wicket triumph over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Ekana Cricket Stadium on Saturday. RR’s skipper Samson led the charge with an impressive 71 off 33 balls, while Jurel contributed a quickfire 52 off 34 deliveries.

Despite LSG’s efforts, including missed opportunities in the field, RR chased down the target of 197 with authority. Opening batsmen Yashasvi Jaiswal and Jos Buttler set the tone with a strong start, although Buttler fell early to Yash Thakur’s pace. Despite some setbacks, RR’s middle order, led by Samson and Jurel, maintained composure and aggression to secure a convincing victory.

Earlier, LSG posted a competitive total of 196/5, buoyed by KL Rahul and Deepak Hooda’s stellar fifties. However, RR’s bowlers, particularly Sandeep Sharma, made crucial breakthroughs to limit LSG’s innings. With this win, RR showcased their batting prowess and solidified their position in the tournament.

IPL 2024: Sandeep Sharma Registers Best Bowling Figures by an Indian in IPL

April 22, 2024, 11:35 pm

In the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals’ fast bowler Sandeep Sharma achieved the best performance by an Indian player for his team. Sandeep accomplished this remarkable feat during Rajasthan Royals’ match against Mumbai Indians at Sawai Mansingh Stadium. He claimed five wickets for just 18 runs in his four overs, dismissing Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, and Gerald Coetzee.

This outstanding display also ranks as the third-best bowling performance by a Rajasthan Royals bowler in IPL history, with the top two spots held by Pakistan’s Sohail Tanvir (6/14 against Chennai Super Kings in 2008) and Australia’s James Faulkner (5/16 against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2013). So far in this season, Sandeep has taken six wickets in three matches at an average of 12.66, with his standout figures coming in this particular game.

In his IPL career spanning 119 matches, Sandeep has taken 130 wickets at an average of 26.72, with his best bowling figures being 5/18. He has also achieved two four-wicket hauls in the tournament. In the match against Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals’ opponent won the toss and chose to bat first. At one stage, Mumbai Indians were struggling at 20/3, but Tilak Varma played a crucial role with a 32-run partnership with Mohammed Nabi and a substantial 99-run stand with Nehal Wadhera, guiding Mumbai Indians to a total of 179/9 in their allotted 20 overs.

Sandeep Sharma, with his exceptional figures of 5/18, was the standout bowler for Rajasthan Royals, while Trent Boult and Avesh Khan also contributed with two and one wickets respectively. Spinner Yuzvendra Chahal also made history by becoming the first player to reach 200 IPL wickets.

IPL 2024: Chahal Eyes 200th Wicket as RR Take On Mumbai Indians

April 21, 2024, 11:17 pm

In an eagerly anticipated encounter between two formidable batting sides, Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to face Mumbai Indians (MI) for the second time in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Monday. This marks the Royals’ final match at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium for the season, having secured three victories and suffered one defeat in their previous outings here.

The Royals secured a thrilling two-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in their recent match, with Jos Buttler’s unbeaten century and Rovman Powell’s quick contribution steering them to a remarkable chase of 224 runs. Avesh Khan and Kuldeep Sen claimed two wickets each for the Royals.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians emerged victorious against Punjab Kings by nine runs in their previous encounter at Mohali. Rajasthan Royals currently lead the IPL 2024 standings with 12 points and a net run rate of +0.677, having won six matches and lost one.

In contrast, Mumbai Indians have won three and lost four of their seven matches this season, placing them sixth in the IPL standings with six points and a net run rate of -0.133.

Yuzvendra Chahal has been a standout performer for the Royals in IPL 2024, claiming 12 wickets from seven matches this season and is on the verge of reaching the milestone of 200 wickets, a feat never achieved before in IPL history. This milestone is anticipated to be a pivotal moment in the upcoming match, with all eyes on the experienced spinner.

IPL 2024: KKR Captain Shreyas Iyer Fined For Slow Over Rate Against Rajasthan Royals

April 17, 2024, 5:20 pm

Kolkata Knight Riders’ captain, Shreyas Iyer, has been penalized for a slow over rate during their recent IPL match against Rajasthan Royals. The fine, totaling Rs 12 Lakh, marks him as the fourth captain, following Shubman Gill, Sanju Samson, and Rishabh Pant, to incur such penalties in the tournament.

This setback compounds KKR’s woes after their loss to Rajasthan Royals, with Jos Buttler’s exceptional batting securing the victory for the visitors. Rajasthan Royals currently lead the standings with 12 points from seven matches, while KKR sits in a close second with 10 points from seven matches.

This isn’t the first instance of a captain receiving a fine in IPL 2024, as Gill, Samson, and Pant have also faced penalties for similar infractions. Another offense of this nature could result in a suspension for the captains.

KKR’s upcoming match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru presents an opportunity for redemption, while Rajasthan Royals will face a tough challenge against Mumbai Indians.

Ahead of RR clash, a look at GT’s batting and bowling woes

April 10, 2024, 5:15 pm

Before their upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Rajasthan Royals (RR), the Gujarat Titans (GT), champions of 2022, face challenges in their lineup and gameplay that need prompt attention to secure a third consecutive playoff qualification. The undefeated RR will meet GT in their fifth IPL 2024 match at Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium. Currently leading the points table with four wins out of four, RR has eight points, while GT, standing at seventh place with two wins and three losses, has four points.

GT’s campaign this season is hindered by a lack of aggression in the powerplay overs, resulting in below-par scores and a low boundary percentage. Despite possessing a strong batting lineup, they struggle to capitalize on the early overs. Additionally, GT’s reliance on David Miller, their key finisher, is evident in his absence due to injury, impacting their middle and late-order performance.

Replacement players Kane Williamson and Vijay Shankar have not been able to fill Miller’s shoes effectively. Considering these challenges, GT may consider including Abhinav Manohar in the lineup for his promising T20 record. The question remains whether GT can overcome these hurdles and deliver a formidable batting performance. Time will reveal their fate.

IPL 2024: RR vs RCB, When and Where to Watch, Results So Far

April 5, 2024, 11:29 pm

SRH won tonight’s match against CSK in Hyderabad by 6 wkts.

IPL 2024: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) chased down the target set by the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) successfully. Meaning, that both teams have four points each. Only because CSK have a better net run rate, they are placed in 3rd position. While the SRH are placed in 5th.

Tomorrow the cricketing action moves to the pink city Jaipur for the match of Royals. The Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their backyard. RR are coming off an impressive win and will want to continue their form. While the RCB having won just one match out of their four, will be desperate to win.

Schedule and Results So Far:

The schedule for the next 10 matches is given below.

1 March 22 7:30 PM CSK vs RCB Chennai (CSK won by 6 wkts)
2 March 23 3:30 PM PBKS vs DC Mohali (PBKS won by 4 wkts)
3 March 23 7:30 PM KKR vs SRH Kolkata (KKR won by 4 runs)
4 March 24 3:30 PM RR vs LSG Jaipur (RR won by 20 runs)
5 March 24 7:30 PM GT vs MI Ahmedabad (GT won by 6 runs)
6 March 25 7:30 PM RCB vs PBKS Bengaluru (RCB won by 4 wkts)
7 March 26 7:30 PM CSK vs GT Chennai (CSK won by 63 runs)
8 March 27 7:30 PM SRH vs MI Hyderabad (SRH won by 31 runs)
9 March 28 7:30 PM RR vs DC Jaipur (RR won by 12 runs)
10 March 29 7:30 PM RCB vs KKR Bengaluru (KKR won by 7 wkts)
11 March 30 7:30 PM LSG vs PBKS Lucknow (LSG won by 21 runs)
12 March 31 3:30 PM GT vs SRH Ahmedabad        (GT won by 7 wkts)
13 March 31 7:30 PM DC vs CSK Visakhapatnam   (DC won by 20 runs)
14 April 1 7:30 PM MI vs RR Mumbai (RR won by 6 wkts)
15 April 2 7:30 PM RCB vs LSG Bengaluru (LSG won by 28 runs)
16 April 3 7:30 PM DC vs KKR Visakhapatnam (KKR won by 106 runs)
17 April 4 7:30 PM GT vs PBKS Ahmedabad (PBKS won by 3 wkts)
18 April 5 7:30 PM SRH vs CSK Hyderabad (SRH won by 6 wkts)
19 April 6 7:30 PM RR vs RCB Jaipur
20 April 7 3:30 PM MI vs DC Mumbai
21 April 7         7:30 PM        LSG vs GT         Lucknow
22 April 8         7:30 PM        CSK vs KKR       Chennai
23 April 9         7:30 PM       PBKS vs SRH    Mohali
24 April 10       7:30 PM        RR vs GT Jaipur
25 April 11 7:30 PM MI vs RCB Mumbai
26 April 12 7:30 PM LSG vs DC Lucknow
27 April 13 7:30 PM PBKS vs RR Mohali
28 April 14 3:30 PM KKR vs LSG Kolkata

When and Where to Watch:

RR vs RCB will be coming live on the Star Sports Network TV Channels and online on Jio Cinema. The match commences at 7:30 PM (IST) tomorrow.

IPL 2024: MI vs RR, When and Where to Watch, Results So Far

April 1, 2024, 5:03 am

DC won the match last night against CSK in Visakhapatnam by 20 Runs.

IPL 2024: Following Chennai Super Kings (CSK) loss against the Delhi Capitals (DC), CSK lost their first match of this season’s IPL. Meaning, they are now placed second on the points table. With DC winning their first match of this season, they find themselves in the 7th spot. While Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are on the top of the tree with two out of two wins.

Tomorrow, the cricketing action moves to Mumbai for the Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR) match. MI will be looking to win, following their defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). While Rajasthan Royals (RR) will look to continue their winning streak.

Schedule and Results So Far:

The schedule for the next 10 matches is given below.

1 March 22 7:30 PM CSK vs RCB Chennai (CSK won by 6 wkts)
2 March 23 3:30 PM PBKS vs DC Mohali (PBKS won by 4 wkts)
3 March 23 7:30 PM KKR vs SRH Kolkata (KKR won by 4 runs)
4 March 24 3:30 PM RR vs LSG Jaipur (RR won by 20 runs)
5 March 24 7:30 PM GT vs MI Ahmedabad (GT won by 6 runs)
6 March 25 7:30 PM RCB vs PBKS Bengaluru (RCB won by 4 wkts)
7 March 26 7:30 PM CSK vs GT Chennai (CSK won by 63 runs)
8 March 27 7:30 PM SRH vs MI Hyderabad (SRH won by 31 runs)
9 March 28 7:30 PM RR vs DC Jaipur (RR won by 12 runs)
10 March 29 7:30 PM RCB vs KKR Bengaluru (KKR won by 7 wkts)
11 March 30 7:30 PM LSG vs PBKS Lucknow (LSG won by 21 runs)
12 March 31 3:30 PM GT vs SRH Ahmedabad (GT won by 7 wkts)
13 March 31 7:30 PM DC vs CSK Visakhapatnam (DC won by 20 runs)
14 April 1 7:30 PM MI vs RR Mumbai (Tomorrow)
15 April 2 7:30 PM RCB vs LSG Bengaluru
16 April 3 7:30 PM DC vs KKR Visakhapatnam
17 April 4 7:30 PM GT vs PBKS Ahmedabad
18 April 5 7:30 PM SRH vs CSK Hyderabad
19 April 6 7:30 PM RR vs RCB Jaipur
20 April 7 3:30 PM MI vs DC Mumbai
21 April 7         7:30 PM        LSG vs GT         Lucknow
22 April 8         7:30 PM        CSK vs KKR       Chennai
23 April 9         7:30 PM       PBKS vs SRH Mohali

When and Where to Watch:

MI vs RR will be coming live on the Star Sports Network TV Channels and online on Jio Cinema. The encounter starts at 7:30 PM (IST) tomorrow.

RR vs DC: Head-to-Head Record, Team News, Where to Watch and Results

March 28, 2024, 11:48 am

The RR vs DC match can be watched live on Star Sports Network TV Channels and online on Jio Cinema.

IPL 2024: IPL witnessed a run-fest in Hyderabad last night where sixes were hit galore. For the first time in the league, over 500 runs were scored in a single match and the highest score by a team was achieved. After an action-packed night, today IPL moves to Jaipur for the Rajasthan Royals (RR) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) match.

Head-to-Head:

RR and DC have played 27 matches against each other and RR have a slight edge over the Capitals with a scoreline of 14-13. Coming into this match, the Royals are coming off a win in their opening match. However, the Capitals lost their opening encounter against the Kings of Punjab.

Team News:

Anrich Nortje is making his way back into the DC team today, having missed the first one for personal reasons. Rishabh Pant making a comeback after his horrifying accident would want to prove his mettle this year. The latter holds a strong record against the Royals, having scored four 50s in nine innings against them.

For Rajasthan Royals, they wouldn’t want to make many changes to their team as they are coming off a fresh win. All the players of the Royals are fit for tonight’s match.

When and Where to Watch:

The match will be coming your way live on the Star Sports Network TV Channels and online on Jio Cinema at 7:30 PM (IST).

Schedule (For the next 10 matches) and Results So Far

Rohit Sharma praises centurion Yashasvi Jaiswal after MI’s win over RR

May 1, 2023, 4:30 pm

On Sunday, MI captain Rohit Sharma applauded rival batter Yashasvi Jaiswal. I was surprised to see the youngest’s marvellous performance against his own team, as per Rohit’s statement.

Mumbai Indians chased down the target of 213 runs against RR to clinch the match by 6 wickets in a thrilling 1000th IPL game at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Jaiswal, who sent Cameron Green to the stands on the fourth ball of the first over, was unquestionably the star of the evening. His innings exuded quality as he found space when there was none and scored his first IPL century with several powerful strokes. His innings, which included 16 boundaries and 8 maximums, helped his team to a respectable total.

Yashasvi Jaiswal lit up the Wankhede Stadium with a whirlwind 124 off 62 balls to power RR to a daunting 212/7.

It was a splendid innings on a special occasion, as Mumbai was treated to a run-fest at the brimmed Wankhede Stadium.

“I watched Jaiswal last year; he’s taken it to the next level. I asked him, “Where did you get the power from?” He said he’s been going to the gym; that’s good for him, India, and RR,” Rohit said at the post-match presentation.

Rohit expressed his satisfaction with the team’s approach to pursuing the high total.
“It was encouraging to see how we tracked the target down. We nearly beat them in the previous game as well, so we positioned ourselves to pursue them. So it was enjoyable. Tim (David) is extremely talented and powerful. That is beneficial and helpful in the long run, Rohit continued.