Results for: Indian Premier League

Gujarat Titans and Delhi Capitals, both in the middle of the Indian Premier League standings, face off with contrasting form. The Titans have won and lost their last two matches, while the Capitals have lost three and won one. The Capitals have a strong bowling attack led by Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, but their batting has been inconsistent. The Titans, meanwhile, have a formidable spin attack featuring Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad, but their top order has struggled this season. The match is expected to be a high-scoring affair on a pitch that has traditionally been conducive to batting.

Mumbai Indians’ struggles under Hardik Pandya’s leadership have drawn criticism from veteran South African pacer Dale Steyn. Steyn has taken to Twitter to call out players for not speaking their minds honestly after matches, including Pandya for his constant smiles despite poor results. Steyn’s comments come as MI faces elimination from the playoffs race with just three wins from eight matches.

Amidst mounting criticism against Hardik Pandya’s captaincy, batting, and bowling, former Indian cricketer Virender Sehwag has come to the all-rounder’s defense. Sehwag pointed out that Rohit Sharma, Pandya’s predecessor as MI captain, also struggled in recent seasons, failing to lead the team to an IPL trophy in the last three years. The former India opener advised Pandya to avoid pressure and bat higher up the order to enhance his batting performance, which he believes will positively impact his bowling and captaincy.

Chennai Super Kings will face the Lucknow Super Giants in the 39th match of IPL 2024 today, April 23. The match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, with live streaming available on Jio Cinema in India and Star Sports TV channels. The toss will take place at 7:00 PM IST, with the match starting at 7:30 PM IST.

Yashasvi Jaiswal smashed an unbeaten century against Mumbai Indians on Monday, guiding Rajasthan Royals to a nine-wicket triumph. Despite struggling with low scores earlier this season, Jaiswal showcased his talent by reaching his century in just 59 balls, including nine fours and seven sixes. With this performance, he becomes the first player to score two centuries before turning 23 in IPL history.

Despite high expectations and a hefty price tag, Mitchell Starc has yet to make a significant impact for the Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League. The Australian pacer has struggled to contain runs in the death overs, a crucial role he was acquired for. With seven matches played, Starc’s economy rate remains high, and his wicket-taking ability has been limited. Concerns have been raised about his suitability for the death-bowling role, as non-specialist batters have been scoring runs with ease against him.