Marcus Stoinis remains committed to playing international cricket for Australia beyond the upcoming T20 World Cup, despite being dropped from Cricket Australia’s central contracts list. The all-rounder, who is likely to be included in Australia’s World Cup squad, showcased his exceptional form with a blistering century in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.
Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has expressed his determination to continue playing international cricket beyond the upcoming T20 World Cup, despite Cricket Australia’s decision to drop him from the central contracts list. Stoinis, who is expected to be selected for Australia’s World Cup squad, showcased his blazing form with a blistering century in the Indian Premier League on Tuesday. He emphasized the importance of IPL in his preparation and expressed his contentment with the contract decision to give opportunities to younger players. Stoinis, elevated to number three in Lucknow’s batting order, played a calculated innings, smashing 124 off 63 balls to guide his team to victory.
Marcus Stoinis, despite being dropped from Cricket Australia’s central contracts list, remains committed to playing international cricket beyond the T20 World Cup in June. Stoinis performed well in the Indian Premier League, hitting a century in Lucknow Super Giants’ victory over Chennai Super Kings, signaling his intent to keep performing for the national team.
Nicholas Pooran played a pivotal role in Lucknow Super Giants’ record-breaking run chase as they stunned Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday. Faced with a daunting target of 211, Super Giants pulled off the highest successful chase at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, thanks to Marcus Stoinis’ unbeaten 124 and Pooran’s blistering 34. Stoinis’ innings, which included 13 fours and six sixes, was the highest ever individual score in an IPL run chase. Pooran’s knock was also crucial, as he helped rebuild the innings with a 70-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Stoinis. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad had earlier smashed an unbeaten 108 for CSK, who posted 210 for four off their 20 overs. Despite losing early wickets, Super Giants reached their target with three balls to spare, thanks to Stoinis’ heroics and Pooran’s significant contribution.
Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans clash in a crucial IPL match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams are coming off contrasting results, with Delhi losing to Sunrisers Hyderabad and Titans winning against Punjab Kings. A win for either side could significantly impact their respective campaigns. Watch the match live on JioCinema App or Star Sports Network from 7:30 PM IST.
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Marcus Stoinis, despite not being offered a Cricket Australia contract for 2024-25, remains eager to represent Australia beyond the T20 World Cup. Stoinis, who recently scored a stunning century for Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, has a strong relationship with Australian coach Andrew McDonald and has been in constant communication regarding his future. While acknowledging the need to provide opportunities for younger players, Stoinis expressed his desire to continue playing for Australia. He also noted the significance of the IPL in maintaining his form and staying competitive.
Lucknow Super Giants defeated Chennai Super Kings for the second time in five days, with Marcus Stoinis leading the charge with an unbeaten 124 off 63 balls. Stoinis’ century helped LSG achieve the highest successful chase at Chepauk in T20 cricket, with three balls to spare and six wickets remaining. Chennai Super Kings, despite Ruturaj Gaikwad’s unbeaten 108 off 60 balls and Shivam Dube’s 66 off 27, were unable to defend their total of 210 for 4.
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad explained the team’s decision to send Ravindra Jadeja ahead of Shivam Dube in their batting order against Lucknow Super Giants. Gaikwad revealed that the plan was to introduce Dube after the powerplay, but due to the loss of two early wickets, Jadeja had to come in earlier. However, Dube made a significant impact, scoring 66 runs off just 27 balls. Despite Gaikwad’s impressive 108-run knock, the CSK captain admitted that he felt their target of 211 was not enough due to the dew factor, which affected their spinners’ performance.
Chennai Super Kings’ star batter Shivam Dube has reached another milestone in his career, completing 1000 runs for the team in the Indian Premier League (IPL). This achievement marks a significant accomplishment for the player and showcases his consistent performance for the franchise.
