Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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Gautam Gambhir Stepped down from DD's Captaincy; Iyer To Lead
2967 days ago
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Gautam Gambhir Stepped down from DD's Captaincy; Iyer To Lead

Gautam Gambhir has stepped down from Delhi Daredevils captaincy. He took this decision after DD lost five out of six matches so far. Iyer will take charge from Gambhir for rest of the IPL 2018.##Gambhir, the two-time IPL champion, was brought by Delhi Daredevils in players auction earlier this year. But he couldn't repeat his former Franchise winning story for Delhi Daredevils as DD found themselves at bottom of the points table.## "I take full responsibility for the position we are in. And looking at the position, I have decided to step down from captaincy, I still feel that we have the team to turn things around this IPL, "Gambhir said while addressing Media.##However, Gambhir's form too has been subjecting of concern in this IPL. Despite scoring only fifty-plus score in the first match, he has scored 15,8,3, and 4 in next four matches.##"Absolutely it is my decision. I was the one who initiated the meeting with team owners. I thought that I haven't contributed enough and at the same time, the performance of the team. I had to take the responsibility being the leader of the ship. So I feel that it was the right time.##We are very much in the competition. It was absolutely my decision, no pressure from the franchise. They have been absolutely supportive of it. Sometimes when your conscience says it's right time you just take that call," added Gambhir. ## (adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({}); ## Gambhir's replacement as a captain, Iyer will be the 11th captain to lead DD in IPL. He has been with Delhi for a while and said that he is looking forward to taking the challenges," I just got the news today afternoon and I wasn't thinking much about it. I'm loving the responsibility they have put upon me and also the faith they have shown to me. I love challenges and it's a great opportunity for me to prove myself and get the team to the highest possible level,"#Ricky Ponting, DD coach said that Iyer would not be under any kind of pressure.##"It's my job, it's Gambhir's job, and it's all the players'job to make Shreyas job as easy as possible on the field. There is no extra pressure on Shreyas at all. He is going to play the way he's been playing. He ha's been playing terrifically well and that's what we want to create the team. But it's just a great challenge that we've got and with a new young captain, we are all excited to see how it works out for us in the next few weeks," Ponting added.##This is the big blow to DD's expectations, who haven't yet featured in IPL final. Their best run was in 2008 and 2009 when they reached the semi-finals. DD have been very poor since last two IPL, where they reduced to the sixth position. Now they will be hoping that with the new captain, their fortune will also change.##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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Bowlers Shone As SRH Outsmart MI
2967 days ago
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Bowlers Shone As SRH Outsmart MI

Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned Mumbai Indians by handed them a 31 runs defeat at packed Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on Tuesday (April 24). Chasing a modest target of 119, proved to be a hard nut to crack as they bowled out on the lowest total of VIVO IPL 2018. It was yet another heartbreak for MI as they collapsed to their fifth defeat in six matches. SRH again proved why they are regarded as best bowling attack of IPL after defending the second-lowest total of IPL history.##How MI made the mess of it##Chasing 119, should never that difficult for the power-packed Mumbai Indians. But some excellent bowling and poor shot selection made this chase difficult for them.##Evin Lewis, who struggled against swinging balls throughout in this IPL, got out to Sandeep Sharma's out swinging ball. He made only 5 off 9 balls. Ishan Kishan, who played blitzing innings in the previous game, caught out by Deepak Hooda while trying to hit over long off to Mohammed Nabi. Kishan couldn't open his account after playing 3 balls. Rohit Sharma's poor form, despite one inning of 94 against RCB, continued in this match as he caught in slip by Shikhar Dhawan of Shakib's ball. After losing 3 down on 22, MI needed a partnership. Suryakumar Yadav and Krunal Pandya played sensibly. Krunal hit 3 fours to Siddarth Kaul. After putting 40-run stand for the 4th wickets, Krunal got LBW to Rashid Khan. Umpire gave it not out but confident Rasid reviewed it and got him out. The wicket of Krunal open the door again for SRH, and this time they tightened the screw this time by picking Pollard and Yadav in two successive overs and followed McClenaghan and Markande in next over. After 16 overs, MI were 80 for 8. But Hardik Pandya was still at the crease. He played maiden over of Rashid Khan of 17th over of innings. But the pressure was building, Hardik played in the air and caught by Basil Thump at mid off. With Hardik's wicket, MI's last hope had also been gone, and bowled out on 87 in 18.5 overs.##How good SRH was with ball ##Outstanding, after putting the disappointing show with the bat, SRH came hard on MI with the ball. Rasid Khan was the star with the ball yet again. He conceded only 11 runs in 4 overs and picked two big wickets of Krunal and Pollard. Sandeep Sharma was excellent with the new ball. He was troubling Lewis regularly and in the end got him out. His spell 3-0-9-1 was outstanding at the beginning of the innings. Kaul and Shakib were also good and shared 4 wickets with each other.## What positive can take MI from this defeat##Despite suffered batting collapse, MI's bowling was up to mark. Mitchell McClenaghan was outstanding with the new ball. He picked two wickets and conceded 22 runs in 3 overs. Young Mayank Markande continued to impress with his mystery balls. He picked two wickets and conceded 15 runs in 3 overs and he also regained Purple Cap (Leading wicket taker). While batting Suryakumar Yadav played sensibly in his shorts of 34 off 38 balls and shone good character in difficult situations. And also their Fielding was much improved than their previous games.##Where both teams stand now in points table## SRH with this fourth win in six games, found themselves in top 3 with 8 points. On the other hand, MI reduced to 7th spot after 5th loss in 6 matches.##Rasid Khan awarded Man Of The Match for his match-winning spell and Kane Williamson received Orange Cap (leading run-getter).##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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KXIP Top The Table With Sketchy Win Despite Iyer's Fifty
2968 days ago
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KXIP Top The Table With Sketchy Win Despite Iyer's Fifty

Kings XI Punjab held their nerve to beat Delhi Daredevils by 4-runs in yet another last over the finish in VIVO IPL 2018 at Firoz Shah Kotla Stadium, Delhi on April 23. With this fifth win in six matches, KXIP move up the points table. DD found themselves at bottom of the points table as they lost the fifth game in six matches played so far.##How much did pitch offer to the bowlers##This pitch had plenty to offer to the bowlers, especially to the pacers, where out off 16 wickets fell, 13 were taken by fast bowlers. Liam Plunket and Ankit Rajpoot took best of it and share five wickets with each other.##Did DD had a chance to win##Yes, especially after restricted KXIP on a modest total of 143. They carried this momentum into their batting as Under-19 sensation and debutant Prithvi Shaw made quick fire 22 off 10 balls before he bowled out by Ankit Rajpoot. DD promoted Maxwell up the order and he shone good intent by hitting a six and four but that didn't last long as he caught by Tye of Rajput. Gambhir also was struggling for runs and scored only 4 runs off 13 balls before he got out by Tye. Rishabh Pant, who played a blitzing knock of 85 off 48 balls against RCB, couldn't do much in this game and scored only 4 runs before he bowled out by Mujeeb. Christian also run out on 6 and at this stage, DD lost half of their side on 76 in 12 overs. But Shreyas Iyer and Rahul Tewatia put on a 47-run stand for the 6th wicket and brought back DD into the game. However, Tewatia got out to Andrew Tye on the last ball of the 18th over. He made 24 off 21 balls (a six & four). With 21 needed in last 2 overs, Barinder Sran, who was expensive in his first three overs, gave just 4 runs in his last over and that proved to be the turning point of the match. However, Ashwin played a gamble by giving last over to Mujeeb Ur Rahman. Iyer collected 12 runs in first five balls with a six and four, but he couldn't hit the boundary on the last ball and caught out by Finch at long off. Iyer was disappointed as DD lost in close encounter yet again. However, Iyer was top scorer of the match by scoring 57 off 45 balls. Ankit Rajpoot was the pickup bowler with figures of 4-0-23-2.## How much KXIP missed Chris Gayle##Very much, after winning the toss, Gautam Gambhir opted Punjab to bat first. Aaron Finch came to open with KL Rahul but his poor form continued in this game also as he got out to Avesh Khan in second over of the innings. He made only two runs. However Rahul continued his good form and scored quick fire 23 off 15 balls before he got out to Debutant Liam Plunket.##Although, Agarwal, Nair, Miller they all got the start but found difficult to get boundaries as DD's bowlers bowling with good line and length. Despite a good start, KXIP only manage 143 for 8 in 20 overs. Karun Nair was the top scorer 34 off 32 balls. Liam Plunket was the star with the ball as he conceded only 17 runs in 4 overs and picked 3 wickets.##Ankit Rajpoot awarded Man of the match for his match-winning spell.##Stats of this match##Prithvi Shaw becomes the youngest player to open the innings in IPL history.##Liam Plunket's bowing figures 4-0-17-3 are best for DD on debut.##KXIP becomes the only team to defend the lowest total at Kotla.##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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Gowtham's Mini Blitz Breaks Mumbai Indians' Heart
2969 days ago
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Gowtham's Mini Blitz Breaks Mumbai Indians' Heart

Rajasthan Royals back to winning streak as they beat Mumbai Indians by three wickets at Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on Sunday (April 22). Debutant Jofra Archer (3 for 22), Sanju Samson (52 off 39), and Stokes (40 off 29)led the platform of RR win but it was Karishanppa Gowtham, whose blitzing 11-ball 33* helped Royals to get their third win of the tournament.## What twist came into play ##After 14 overs, Royals were in comfortable position as they lost only two wickets on 110. With 58 runs needed in 6 overs, Royals thought they were favorites to win.##But then twist came into play. Mumbai Indians pulled things back by getting wickets of Stokes, Samson, Buttler, and Klaasen in space of 15 runs. Inspired by Hardik Pandya, who ended Stokes fireworks with a yorker fired on the leg stump. Then it was ever reliable Jasprit Bumrah, who grabbed two back to back wickets of Samson and Buttler in 17th over. With 43 runs needed in 3 overs, MI had momentum but Gowtham had some other plans. He hit Mustafizur for a six to long on and a four and collect 15 runs in 18th over. But the 19th over of Bumrah's proved to be the turning point of the match in which Gowtham and Archer collect runs by hitting two fours and a six. It was a tough task in front of Hardik, who had to defend 10 runs in last over. He had begun the over on a high note as he got Archer on the first ball. But good thing was, Gowtham had the strike and he sent next ball to for a four to the third man. Now 6 needed off 4 balls but he avoided single on next ball to send the fourth ball for a six over long on. Royals won the match with two balls to spare.## What went wrong for Mumbai Indians? ##For the first 14 overs of the MI innings, it was all Mumbai Indians.##After winning the toss, Rohit Sharma opted to bat first. However, MI lost Evin Lewis in first over as Dhawal Kulkarni's inswinger got Lewis out. But after that, it was all about Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav. The duo played their shots all-around the part and put up the 129-run stand for the second wicket. In this process, both the players completed their half centuries. At 129 for 1, MI were looking good to set a big total. In this process, Ishan Kishan lost his concentration and caught out by Jos Buttler while trying to hit big, he made 58 off 42 balls (4 fours & 3 sixes). In next over Unadkat got Suryakumar Yadav out, he scored 72 off 47 balls (6 fours & 3 sixes) and was the top scorer for MI. That was the time where MI lost momentum as they lost Rohit Sharma and Pandya brothers in space of 19 balls. Jofra Archer grabbed 3 wickets in 19th over and restricted MI to 167 for 7 in 20 overs.## How good was Archer on debut ##Outstanding, Archer came in limelight after his performance in the Big Base league where he picked 17 wickets in 13 matches. He carried his BBL form into IPL and picked 3 wickets on his debut. His ability to hit the deck hard and deceive batsmen by slower balls makes him different. He picked 3 wickets in 19th over and finished his spell with 3 for 22 in 4 overs.##He awarded Man Of The Match and Sanju Samson regain Orange Cap (Leading run getter) ##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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Sensational De Villiers Guide RCB To Their Second Win
2970 days ago
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Sensational De Villiers Guide RCB To Their Second Win

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Delhi Daredevils by 6 wickets, after AB De Villiers's sensational innings of 90* off 39 balls, at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on Saturday (April 21). De Villiers special overshadows Rishabh Pant's brilliant 48-ball 85 (six fours and seven sixes) as RCB registered their second win in 5 games to move up to the fifth spot.## Where DD went wrong? ##In the first six overs, where they could only manage 28 runs. After opting for the ball, keeping in mind the possibility of rain and hoping bowlers come up with the disciplined effort. RCB put pressure on DD straightaway by not giving easy runs. With the combination of Spin and Pace, they struggled Daredevils' batsmen with accurate line and lengths. Resulted, DD could only manage to get 28 runs and lost both the openers, Gautam Gambhir and Jason Roy in first six overs. Despite hitting few boundaries, DD struggled to get runs in first 10 overs and could manage only 58 runs.## How DD paced their innings ##After losing two wickets in the powerplay, DD needed a solid partnership to get them a fighting total. Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer did exactly same by targeting right bowlers. The duo put on a 75-runs stand between them for the 3rd wicket. After getting counterattacking 52 off 31 balls (4 fours and 3 sixes) Iyer departed in 14th over to Washington Sunder. After the dismissal of Maxwell, Pant decided it was time to change gear. He scored 49 off 17 deliveries between 16th and 20th over and gave Delhi a moral boosting total of 174.## How good was AB De Villiers? ##Outstanding! it was all AB De Villiers show at Chinnaswamy Stadium. After the dismissal of De Kock, De Villiers had arrived at the park and he immediately took charge by hitting two fours off first three balls to Shahbaz Nadeem. Having raised his bat for a 24-ball fifty with a six and four to Harshal Patel through mid wicket region, de Villiers kept targeting leg-side fence. He scored 70% of his runs through the leg side. De Villiers hit seven fours and four sixes in his swashbuckling innings and help RCB to chase down the target in 18 overs.## Milestone for De Villiers ##De Villiers reached to 3000 runs for RCB. He his third RCB player to reach this milestone after Virat Kohli and Chris Gayle.##De Villiers awarded Man of the match for his brilliant knock.##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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Watson Special Propels CSK To Top The Table
2971 days ago
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Watson Special Propels CSK To Top The Table

Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 64-runs, after Shane Watson's third IPL century and a dominating bowling performance at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune on Friday (April 20). The win over RR, helped CSK to move on top of the points table while RR slipped to fifth place.## This might not be had happened if Rahul Tripathi didn't drop Shane Watson in first slip off Stuart Binny on 8 in first over of the innings. It was a regulation chance and came at a nice height to Tripathi but he couldn't hold it. The drop proved to be the turning point of the match as Shane Watson add 98 more runs to that drop.## It was Ajinkya Rahane, who won the toss and elected to bowl first. CSK came off to a flier as they reached their fifty in 4.3 overs before Ambati Rayudu got out to Ben Laughlin. He made 12 off 8 balls. The wicket of Rayudu brought Suresh Raina on the crease, who missed out previous two games for CSK. He didn't take much time to take off.## In the last over of powerplay, Raina hit four fours in a row to Ben Stokes. His partnership with Watson was the highlight of the CSK's innings. The duo put on an 81-runs standoff just 44 balls for the second wicket. Raina made 46 off 29 balls including 9 fours. After putting 131 for 2 in 11.3 overs, CSK were all set to put up the big total. But Shreyas Gopal bowled superbly in middle overs and grab the wickets of Suresh Raina, Dhoni and Billings in quick succession and slow down the run rate.## Bravo played a cameo in the end and he and Watson ensured that CSK crossed the 200 run mark. The finished with 204 for 5 in 20 overs. Bravo remain unbeaten on 24 off 16 balls. While other bowlers were struggling to stop runs, Shreyas Gopal conceded on 20 runs in 4 overs and picked 3 wickets.## In the chase, RR couldn't start well, as debutant Henrich Klaasen bowled out to Shardul Thakur in second over. He was dropped on 0 by Watson but couldn't capitalize that chance. RR had a lot of expectations from in-form Sanju Samson, but he didn't last long and handed a simple catch to Karn Sharma off Deepak Chahar at mid-on boundary, he made only 2 runs. RR lost first 3 wickets inside powerplay as Rahane was bowled by Deepak Chahar on 16.## Stokes and Buttler put on a 45-runs together off 34 balls before Buttler got out to Bravo, he made 22 off 17 including a six and four. Stokes fight for a while but none of the other batsmen were able to score runs. Royals were bowled out for 140 in 18.3 overs. Stokes was the top scorer as he made 45 off 37 balls. Thakur and Chahar were the star with the ball as both picked two wickets each and destroyed RR's top order.## Shane Watson named Man Of The Match for his brilliant hundred. It was Watson's first hundred for CSK, his previous two came for Rajasthan Royals.## For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.## Thanks For Reading.

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Gayle Storm Blow Sunrisers Challenge
2972 days ago
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Gayle Storm Blow Sunrisers Challenge

Kings XI Punjab won their final home game at Mohali, to handed Sunrisers Hyderabad their first defeat in VIVO IPL 2018 by 15 runs on Thursday (April 19). Led by Chris Gayle's sixth IPL century, KXIP posted a 194-run target. SRH fell short 15 runs from target despite, Kane Williamson and Manish Pandey's half-century.##This was Gayle's second game for KXIP and he followed up his 63 runs in the previous game with yet another IPL century. He sat out from first two opening game of KXIP.##Ravichandran Ashwin, after winning the toss, decided to bat first. Gayle took his time to find the grove as the ball was doing a bit early on but as soon as he hit first six then there was no stopping of him. He hit eleven sixes and a four in his century. He took on No.1 T20I bowler, Rashid Khan for four sixes in a row 14 over of the innings.##Gayle looked in different shape against SRH. He was running hard and picked right deliveries for those monstrous sixes. He reached to his half-century off 39 balls and rest of the carnage took only 24 more. His partnership (85 off 44 balls)with Karun Nair, took the game away from SRH. Karun Nair made 31 off 21 balls before he caught out by Dhawan of Bhubaneswar Kumar. While other bowlers found difficult to hit the ball in right areas against Gayle, Kumar was the only bowler, who didn't allow Gayle to free his arm against him. He was the pickup bowler for SRH as he conceded only 25 runs in 4 overs and picked a wicket. Rashid Khan had an off day, as Gayle scored 42 off 18 balls he bowled.##While chasing, Shikhar Dhawan retired hurt after Saran's ball hit him on his elbow. It was big blow to SRH's chances to chase down the target. Williamson and Pandey put on a 76-run stand off 56 balls for the 3rd wicket before Williamson got out to Andrew The. He made 54 off 41 balls including 3 fours and 2 sixes. As the asking rate was continuously increasing and it was getting difficult to hit boundaries. Although Pandey tried his best but SRH could only manage 178 for 4 in 20 overs. Pandey remained not out on 57 off 42 balls. Tye was the pickup bowler for KXIP, he picked 2 wickets and conceded only 23 in 4 overs.##It was Gayle's 21st century in T20 and 6th in IPL. His previous five came for Royal Challengers Bangalore. Meanwhile, Chris Gayle went unsold in first two rounds in the auction (earlier in this year). He was picked by KXIP at base price.##Gayle awarded Man Of The Match for his match-winning knock.##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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KKR Stops RR's Ten Consecutive Winning Streak At Jaipur
2973 days ago
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KKR Stops RR's Ten Consecutive Winning Streak At Jaipur

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets on Wednesday (April 18) at their fortress, Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur. This was RR's first defeat after ten consecutive wins at Jaipur. Although, RR couldn't give tough fight after KKR spinners restricting them to 160 for 8 in 20 overs. The chase proved to be walk in the park for KKR as they won their third game to move to the top of the points table.##After winning the toss, Dinesh Karthik decided to field first. Royals off to a good start and put 54 run stands for the first wicket before Rahane stumped by Dinesh Karthik of Nitish Rana. Rahane made 36 off 19 and hit 5 fours ( Including four fours in a row to Sunil Marine) and a six. On the other hand, D'Arcy Short, who scored 21 runs in 3 matches so far, found difficult to score against spinners. He faced 28 balls from spinners and scored only 18 runs. D'Arcy made 43-ball 44 before he bowled out to Nitish Rana. RR continue losing wickets and managed to get only 160 for 8 in 20 overs. KKR spinners, Kuldeep, Rana, and Chawla conceded only 52 runs in 10 overs and picked 4 wickets. However, Narine conceded 48 runs in his 4 overs without picking any wicket.##In the chase, KKR couldn't start well as Chris Lynn bowled out by Krishnappa Gowtham on the third ball of the innings. Lynn couldn't open his account and went for the golden duck. But Narine and Robin Uthappa didn't give any chance to come back strongly to RR. The duo put on a 69 run stand for the second wicket Sunil Narine run out on 35 off 25 balls including 5 fours and a six. Uthappa continued playing his shots but fell short only two runs to his fifty. Dinesh Karthik and Rana didn't give any chance further and chase down the target in 18.5 overs. The duo put on an unbeaten 61 runs for the 4th wicket. Karthik made 42* off 23 balls and Rana made 35* off 27 balls.##Nitish Rana awarded Man Of The Match for his All-round performance (35 runs & 2 wickets).##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading

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Rohit, Lewis Scripted MI's First Win Of VIVO IPL 2018
2974 days ago
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Rohit, Lewis Scripted MI's First Win Of VIVO IPL 2018

Defending champion Mumbai Indians finally break the shekels after three consecutive losses, to hand a thumping 46 runs defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, despite, Virat Kohli's lone hand of 92 off 62 balls.## After winning the toss, Virat Kohli opted for MI bat first. Mumbai Indians made a horrible start as Umesh Yadav clean bowled Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan on the first two balls of the very first over of the innings. But that didn't bother Evin Lewis and Rohit Sharma, who set up MI's big total. Rohit was slightly careful at the beginning of the innings and more reliable on his batting partner.## Lewis, first took on Chris Woaks for a six and four in the second over, if that wasn't enough, he takes on Washington Sunder, who didn't complete his 4 over and conceded 32 in 2 overs. Kohli may have missed the trick by not persisting Umesh Yadav, who was swinging the ball on both sides. By the end of ninth over, Lewis already had his fifty. Lewis departs in 12th over but the damage had already been done as he scored 42-ball 65.## After wicket of Lewis, Rohit took charges and came close to the first century of VIVO IPL 2018 but fell six runs short. He scored 94 off 52 and his partnership with Krunal, Hardik and Pollard ensured that MI set a big total.## While chasing, despite, Kohli's 92, RCB never looked in the chase. Losing De Kock and De Villiers in one over, hurt RCB's chase badly. Virat kept scoring runs while other batsmen found difficult to score. Krunal Pandya was pick up bowler for MI. He conceded only 28 runs in 4 overs in picked 3 wickets.## Rohit awarded Man Of The Match for his blitzing 94 runs while Virat received an orange cap(leading run-getter).## For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.## Thanks For Reading.

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Rana, Russell Stunned Delhi Daredevils
2975 days ago
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Rana, Russell Stunned Delhi Daredevils

Kolkata Knight riders back to winning streak after two consecutive losses, beaten Delhi Daredevils by 71 runs in a one-sided affair on Monday (April 16). DD never looked in the game despite, Rishabh Pant and Glenn Maxwell's 62 run partnership in 33 balls between them.## Sour Gautam Gambhir's Eden Gardens return, where he scripted several victories for KKR.##Russell and Rana played a big part in KKR innings. After winning the toss, KKR elected to bat first. At one stage they were struggling to score big after they were reduced to 117 for 4 in 14 overs. But Andre Russell changed the game in space of 11 balls before he bowled out to Trent Boult. He was dropped out by Jason Roy on 6 and that proved to be the turning point of the match as he took charge on Mohammed Shami and hit six sixes to him. His 41 of 12 balls and his partnership (61 of 22 balls) with Nitish Rana ensured that KKR put on a massive total. KKR finished on 200 for 9 in 20 overs. Nitish Rana scored 59 of 35 balls including five fours and four sixes.##Trent Boult was pick up bowler for DD as he conceded only 29 runs in 4 overs and picked 2 wickets including Russell's wicket. Mohammed Shami, after bowled decent first two overs, conceding 53 in 4 overs and picked Chris Lynn's wicket. ## In the chase, DD made a horrible start and lost first 3 wickets on 24 runs in 3 overs. Pant and Maxwell threatened KKR for a while as both batsmen go after their bowlers. But in this process Pant lost his wicket on 86, he scored 43 of 26 six including 7 fours and a six. However, Maxwell was trying hard to keep the momentum but after hitting two sixes to Kuldeep Yadav, he lost his wicket too in trying to hit another. DD's lower order couldn't do much and lost last five wickets on just 16 runs. DD were bowled on 129 in just 14.2 overs and lost the match by 71 runs. Sunil Narine picked 3 wickets and conceded only 18 runs in 3 overs.##Nitish Rana named Man Of The Match for his brilliant knock of 59 in just 35 balls. Sunil Narine received Purple Cap(leading wicket-taker).##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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Royals Came Out On Top In Run Feast Contest
2977 days ago
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Royals Came Out On Top In Run Feast Contest

Rajasthan Royals won the match by 19 runs against RCB after putting a big total of 217 for 4 in 20 overs. In this tournament that has favoured chasing side so far, that was as close to a safe total as possible.##RCB had a chance to restricted RR from the big total as Royals managed only 70 runs in first 10 overs. But Sanju Samson's unbeaten 92 of 45 balls including ten sixes, really gave momentum to Rajasthan Royals innings and managed to get 147 runs in last ten overs. It was also an off day for RCB bowlers as their best bowler of this tournament so far, Umesh Yadav went for plenty. He proved to be the most expensive bowler for RCB as he concedes 59 runs in 4 overs without taking a wicket. In this run feast contest, Yuzvendra Chahal was the most economical bowler for RCB. Chahal concedes only 22 runs in 4 overs and took two big wickets of Ben Stokes and D Arcy Short.##To chase down this total, RCB needed their top order to fire, but Brendon McCullum again failed to score big as he got out in very first over of the innings to Krishnappa Gowtham. Virat Kohli and De Kock put on a 77 run partnership for the second wicket in just 44 balls. In this process, De Kock lost his concentration and got out to Shreyas Gopal at mid-on boundary line. He made 26 of 19 balls. RCB still had a chance as their two best batsmen, Virat and De Villiers were at the crease. De Villiers was lucky as Jos Buttler missed out an easy stumping but that doesn't cost them as both Virat and AB got out in quick succession. Both were caught out on the boundary line. However, Mandeep Singh and Washington Sundar tried their best to take RCB home but fell short just 19 runs to target. Mandeep scored 47 not out off just 25 balls, and Sundar made 35 off 19 balls. Shreyas Gopal was the pickup bowler for RR, conceding only 22 runs in 4 overs and took wickets of Virat Kohli and De Kock.##Sanju Samson got Man Of The Match for his sparkling knock off 92 not out.##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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Jason Roy Sparkles As Delhi Daredevils Get Off The Mark
2978 days ago
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Jason Roy Sparkles As Delhi Daredevils Get Off The Mark

Delhi Daredevils finally managed to win a match with yet another last-ball finish in IPL 2018 over Mumbai Indians in their home ground. With this third straight defeats, Mumbai Indians find themselves in the bottom of the points table.##It turned out to be Jason Roy's night, who played his first match in this IPL and also for his new team Delhi Daredevils. His sparkling knock of 91* of 53 balls including6 sixes and as many fours, showed that how much he can be valuable in terms of chasing a big total. Roy was included in DD side in place for Collin Munro, who couldn't do much in both games Daredevils had played.##Well, it was Mumbai Indians, who let the match slip from their hand. After winning the toss, Rohit Sharma chooses to bat first. At one stage, MI looked to get 220+ score but losing wickets in regular interval hurt them badly. The opening pair of Evin Lewis and Suryakumar Yadav put on massive 102-stand in just nine overs before Rahul Tewatia gets both the openers in successive overs.##Ishan Kishan played a 23-ball 44 innings and gave momentum to MI again but the double blow from Dan Christian to sent back Ishan Kishan and Kieron Pollard off consecutive deliveries robbed the MI of their momentum again. This was the time where Mumbai Indians lost complete control of their innings and after 20 overs they were restricted to 194 for 7.##In the chase, Delhi Daredevils never looked in hurdle. After putting 50 runs stand for the first wicket, Roy and Pant target Mayank Markande and IPL debutant Akila Dhanajaya. The Sri Lankan gave away 47 runs off his four overs and Mayank Markande, who had a good IPL so far, couldn't even complete his four overs and gave away 42 runs in just 3 overs.##with 11 runs needed in last over, Roy equals the score by hitting four and six on first two balls of Mustafizur Rahaman and after playing next three dot balls Roy hit the last balls in the air and completes a single and gives DD their first win.##Roy got Man Of The Match for match-winning knock.##For More Updates And News, Stay Tuned To Us.##Thanks For Reading.

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