Shashwat Nishant
Shashwat Nishant
Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium key stats since IPL 2024: Matches- 11, Bat 1st Won- 4, Bat 2nd Won- 7; Avg 1st Inns score - 204/6; Lowest Total Defended- 201, Highest Target Chased- 246
Delhi Capitals have had a tough run in the latter half of the season, losing four of their last six matches.
Arne Slot's men have now won seven of their last eight league matches and have suffered only one defeat in their last 30-making their title run one of sheer dominance.
RR skipper Riyan parag's fiery 95 went in vain eventually as he couldn't see his side through on the night.
Riyan couldn't get to his maiden IPL hundred on the night as Harshit Rana took his wicket in the 18th over.
In his previous outing against Mumbai Indians, Vaibhav was dismissed for a two-ball duck. Today's early exit will certainly be another disappointing moment for the young batter.
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The Punjab Kings have secured Owen's services for INR 3 Crores as a replacement for Glenn Maxwell, who was ruled out due to a finger injury.
Rajasthan Royals, meanwhile, have already bowed out of the playoff race after securing just three victories in their first eleven outings.
The defending champions KKR were looking to be in trouble related to the fitness concern of their skipper Ajinkya Rahane but the skipper has confirmed that he is fine and will be leading the side.
KKR, who have already secured a win over RR earlier in the season, will be eager to complete a double against them
Eden Gardens key stats: Matches Played- 98; Matches Won Batting 1st- 41; Matches Won Batting 2nd - 56; Highest Team total 262/2 (Punjab Kings); lowest team total-49 - 49 (RCB)
With one eye on the Champions League, Mikel Arteta could look to rest key players in the remaining league fixtures.
In place of Hazlewood, South African fast bowler Lungi Ngidi has been drafted into the playing 11.
The win takes them to 60 points on 7th place as they are now level on points with 6th-placed Nottingham Forest, who dropped points in their last fixture against Brentford.
In the reverse fixture, RCB dominated CSK in Chennai. Josh Hazlewood's early strikes, supported by Dayal and Livingstone, derailed CSK's chase of 197.
While spinners have managed to keep things tight economically in Bengaluru, it's the seamers who have outperformed overall, boasting better averages and strike rates.
Atletico Madrid, with a current record of 19 wins, 9 draws, and 5 losses (66 points), are firmly positioned in third place.
The fight for the top four is fierce, particularly among the leading teams. At least three franchises remain in contention to surpass the 20-point mark.
Gavaskar suggested that Dhoni, should he continue, would only do so if it aligns with the long-term benefit of the team