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Wanindu Hasaranga to Captain Sri Lanka in 2024 T20 World Cup

By Nilay May 9, 2024 0

Wanindu Hasaranga, Sri Lanka’s star all-rounder, will lead the team in the upcoming 2024 T20 World Cup. Hasaranga missed the entire 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season due to a heel injury but has since made his return in Sri Lanka’s ongoing T20 practice games.

Sri Lanka has been placed in Group D of the T20 World Cup alongside Bangladesh, Nepal, Netherlands, and South Africa. They will kick off their campaign against South Africa on June 3 in New York before facing Bangladesh in Dallas on June 8. Their final two group matches will be against Nepal in Florida on June 12 and Netherlands in St Lucia on June 17.

Hasaranga’s return to fitness is a major boost for Sri Lanka, who will be looking to make a strong impact in the tournament. The 26-year-old is one of the most talented all-rounders in the world, capable of both destructive batting and economical bowling.

Sri Lanka’s squad for the 2024 T20 World Cup is as follows:

* Wanindu Hasaranga (captain)
* Charith Asalanka (vice-captain)
* Kusal Mendis
* Pathum Nissanka
* Kamindu Mendis
* Sadeera Samarawickrama
* Angelo Mathews
* Dasun Shanaka
* Dhananjaya de Silva
* Maheesh Theekshana
* Dunith Wellalage
* Dushmantha Chameera
* Matheesha Pathirana
* Nuwan Thushara
* Dilshan Madushanka

Traveling reserves:

* Asitha Fernando
* Vijayakanth Viyaskanth
* Bhanuka Rajapaksa
* Janith Liyanage

Sri Lanka will be hoping to improve on their performance in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where they failed to progress beyond the Super 12 stage. With Hasaranga leading the charge, they will be confident of making a deep run in the tournament.

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Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals Clash in IPL 2024 at Arun Jaitley Stadium

By Nilay May 7, 2024 0

Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals Set for Clash in IPL 2024

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) will face off in a crucial encounter in Match 56 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday.

Team Standings and Recent Performances

Delhi Capitals currently sit sixth in the points table with 10 points from 11 matches, while Rajasthan Royals are second with 16 points from 10 matches. In their last outing, Delhi Capitals lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets, with Axar Patel emerging as their top fantasy player with 81 points. Rajasthan Royals, on the other hand, suffered a narrow one-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Riyan Parag scoring 109 fantasy points.

Pitch Conditions and Weather Forecast

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to favor batters, with good stroke play and limited assistance for bowlers. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 169 runs, making chasing a preferred option.

Head-to-Head Record

In the 28 matches played between these two teams, bowlers have consistently earned the most fantasy points. In their previous encounter, Riyan Parag was named Man of the Match, while Tristan Stubbs and Riyan Parag topped the fantasy points charts for Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, respectively.

Fantasy Picks

Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

* Rishabh Pant (DC): A top-order batter and wicket-keeper with an average of 66 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Riyan Parag (RR): A consistent performer with an average of 60 fantasy points in the last 10 games.

Other Fantasy Picks:

* Axar Patel (DC): An all-rounder with an average of 54 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Jos Buttler (RR): A wicket-keeper and top-order batter with an average of 52 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Tristan Stubbs (DC): A wicket-keeper and batter with an average of 52 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Sandeep Sharma (RR): A right-arm medium bowler with an average of 46 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Jake Fraser-McGurk (RR): An all-rounder with an average of 43 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Yuzvendra Chahal (RR): A leg-break googly bowler with an average of 38 fantasy points in the last 10 games.

Fantasy Team:

* Wicket-Keepers: Jos Buttler, Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson
* Batters: Tristan Stubbs, Dhruv Jurel
* All-Rounders: Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin
* Bowlers: Yuzvendra Chahal, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Trent Boult
* Captain: Rishabh Pant
* Vice-Captain: Yuzvendra Chahal

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RCB and GT Clash in IPL 2024 Match 52 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

By Nilay May 4, 2024 0

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans Clash in IPL 2024 Match 52

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) will face off in Match 52 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in the tournament so far, with RCB languishing at the bottom of the points table and GT occupying a mid-table position.

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting-friendly nature, with batters finding it easy to score runs. The average first-innings score at this venue is 170 runs, and the team batting first has won 42% of its matches. The weather forecast predicts a temperature of around 32 degrees Celsius, with humidity levels at 14%. Winds are expected to blow at a speed of 3.73 m/s, providing some assistance to the pace bowlers.

Head-to-Head Record

In the four previous encounters between these two teams, the batters have dominated the fantasy points leaderboard. In their most recent meeting, Will Jacks and Sai Sudharsan emerged as the top fantasy point scorers for RCB and GT, respectively.

Fantasy Picks

Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

* Virat Kohli: A consistent performer with an average of 74 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Shubman Gill: A top-order batter with an impressive average of 71.4 runs per match in the last 10 games.

Other Fantasy Picks:

* Sai Sudharsan: A left-handed batter with an average of 59 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Cameron Green: An all-rounder who can contribute with both bat and ball.
* Rashid Khan: A leg-spinner with an average of 40 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Sai Kishore: A slow left-arm orthodox bowler with an average of 36 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Glenn Maxwell: An all-rounder who can provide fantasy points with both bat and ball.
* Shahrukh Khan: A right-handed batter with an average of 27 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Mohammed Siraj: A right-arm fast-medium bowler with an average of 21 fantasy points in the last 10 games.

Fantasy Team:

* Wicket-Keeper: Dinesh Karthik and Wriddhiman Saha
* Batters: Sai Sudharsan, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Shubman Gill
* All-Rounders: Shahrukh Khan, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, and Azmatullah Omarzai
* Bowlers: Rashid Khan and Mohit Sharma
* Captain: Shubman Gill
* Vice-Captain: Mohit Sharma

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SRH vs RR: Clash of Contrasts in Hyderabad

By Nilay May 2, 2024 0

SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) are set to face off in a highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) match. Both teams have had contrasting fortunes in the tournament so far, with SRH struggling to find consistency while RR has emerged as a title contender.

SRH, currently ranked fifth on the points table, has won four of their nine matches. Their recent loss to Chennai Super Kings by 78 runs exposed their batting frailties. Aiden Markram, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar were the top fantasy point-getters for SRH in that match.

On the other hand, RR has been in impressive form, winning six of their nine matches. They are currently at the top of the table with 16 points. In their last match against Lucknow Super Giants, Sanju Samson, Dhruv Jurel, and Sandeep Sharma were the standout performers in terms of fantasy points.

The match will be played at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, which is known for its batting-friendly pitch. The average first-innings score at this venue in the last 20 matches is 174 runs. The temperature is expected to be around 37 degrees Celsius, with low humidity and moderate winds.

In terms of head-to-head records, RR has a slight edge over SRH, having won 10 of the 18 matches played between the two teams. However, SRH has won the last two encounters.

For SRH, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Joseph Buttler are the top captaincy and vice-captaincy picks for fantasy teams. Other players to watch out for include Riyan Parag, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

RR, on the other hand, has a strong fantasy XI team with Jos Buttler, Sandeep Sharma, Abhishek Sharma, Riyan Parag, Yuzvendra Chahal, Shahbaz Ahmed, and Yashasvi Jaiswal as potential high-point scorers.

The match promises to be a thrilling contest between two teams with contrasting strengths and weaknesses. SRH will be looking to bounce back from their recent loss and strengthen their playoff hopes, while RR will aim to consolidate their position at the top of the table.

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Aqib Ilyas Named Oman’s New T20 World Cup Captain

By Nilay May 1, 2024 0

Oman has appointed Aqib Ilyas as their new captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup in June. Ilyas takes over from Zeeshan Maqsood, who had led the team since 2016.

The squad for the tournament has also been announced, with Shoaib Khan being the only new addition from the side that participated in the ACC Premier Cup 2024 in April. Opening batter Jatinder Singh and legspinner Samay Shrivastav have been named as reserves.

Kashyap Prajapati and Naseem Khushi are expected to open the batting, with Ilyas and Maqsood following at No. 3 and 4 respectively. Wicketkeeper Pratik Athavale and Ayaan Khan will provide middle-order support.

Bilal Khan, known for his lethal yorkers, will lead the bowling attack, which also includes right-arm pacers Kaleemullah and Fayyaz Butt, and left-arm fingerspinner Shakeel Ahmad. Ilyas and Maqsood can also contribute with the ball.

Speaking about his appointment, Ilyas said, “I am truly honored to be entrusted with the captaincy. It’s a huge responsibility, and I aim to lead the team to many victories. We are preparing rigorously for the World Cup, and the recent ACC Premier Cup has provided us with invaluable preparation.”

Oman will be hoping to improve on their performance in the 2022 T20 World Cup, where they failed to qualify for the group stage. They are placed in Group B for the upcoming edition, alongside Australia, England, Namibia, and Scotland. Their campaign begins against Namibia on June 2 in Barbados.

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Mumbai Indians’ Playoff Hopes Dwindle After Loss to Lucknow Super Giants

By Nilay May 1, 2024 0

Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes suffered a major setback after their four-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2024. Marcus Stoinis’ gritty half-century and a solid bowling performance from LSG propelled them to victory. This result pushed LSG to third place in the standings, while MI remained ninth with just six points from 10 matches.

MI’s situation is dire, as they must win all their remaining four matches and rely on favorable results from other teams. Even if they win every game, they will only reach 14 points.

Meanwhile, Rajasthan Royals remain the dominant force in IPL 2024, having won eight of their nine matches. Kolkata Knight Riders, with six wins and a remarkable net run rate of 1.096, are also well-positioned for a playoff berth.

Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings, and SunRisers Hyderabad are all in contention for the remaining playoff spots. CSK and SRH have 10 points each, while LSG has 12.

Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru face an uphill battle to qualify. DC has won five of 11 matches, while GT has four wins from 10. PBKS and RCB have only three wins each from nine and 10 matches, respectively.

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KKR and DC Clash in IPL 2024 Battle for Top-Four Finish

By Nilay April 29, 2024 0

Match 47 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 promises an exciting clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams are vying for a top-four finish, with KKR currently second on the points table and DC fifth.

KKR’s recent loss to Punjab Kings has put their winning streak on hold, but they remain a formidable force. Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Phil Salt have been their key performers, contributing significant fantasy points.

DC, on the other hand, have been in impressive form, defeating Mumbai Indians in their last match. Jake Fraser-McGurk, Axar Patel, and Rishabh Pant have been their top fantasy point-getters.

The Eden Gardens pitch is known for its batting-friendly nature, with an average first-innings score of 181 runs. Both pacers and spinners are expected to find success on this surface.

Weather conditions are expected to be favorable for cricket, with temperatures around 32 degrees Celsius and moderate humidity.

In the head-to-head battle, KKR’s batters have earned more fantasy points than DC’s, while DC’s bowlers have been more productive.

Fantasy Picks:

Captain: Sunil Narine (KKR)
Vice-Captain: Rishabh Pant (DC)

Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

* Sunil Narine (KKR)
* Andre Russell (KKR)
* Phil Salt (KKR)
* Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
* Tristan Stubbs (DC)
* Axar Patel (DC)
* Shreyas Iyer (DC)
* Khaleel Ahmed (DC)
* Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)

Fantasy Team:

Wicket-Keepers: Phil Salt (KKR), Rishabh Pant (DC)
Batters: Tristan Stubbs (DC), Shreyas Iyer (DC), Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC)
All-Rounders: Andre Russell (KKR), Sunil Narine (KKR), Axar Patel (DC)
Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav (DC), Khaleel Ahmed (DC), Mukesh Kumar (KKR)

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Irfan Pathan Defends Virat Kohli’s Inclusion in T20 World Cup Squad

By Nilay April 29, 2024 0

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has vehemently defended the inclusion of Virat Kohli in India’s T20 World Cup squad, dismissing concerns about his recent form.

Pathan emphasized Kohli’s exceptional international record, highlighting his average of around 50 and strike rate of 137 in T20 cricket. He argued that these numbers translate to a high-quality performance, with a strike rate approaching 190.

Pathan also pointed to Kohli’s match-winning abilities, recalling his pivotal role in India’s victory in the 2022 T20 World Cup. He stressed the importance of experience, especially in challenging conditions like those expected in the West Indies and the USA.

“At such a time when there will be World Cup in West Indies and America, you will need the experience,” Pathan said. “In my mind, such a question will never come that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli should not be part of the World Cup team.”

Pathan’s comments come amid ongoing debates about Kohli’s place in the T20 team following his struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, Pathan believes that Kohli’s international record and experience make him an indispensable asset for India.

Despite RCB’s recent victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL, the team remains at the bottom of the standings. However, Pathan’s defense of Kohli suggests that the former Indian captain remains a key figure in the team’s plans for the upcoming T20 World Cup.

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Hardik Pandya’s Form Raises Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup

By Nilay April 23, 2024 0

The Indian cricket team’s provisional squad for the T20 World Cup 2024 is set to be announced at the end of April. While some players are automatic picks, their form in the ongoing IPL 2024 provides valuable insights into their potential performance at the global tournament.

One player whose form has raised concerns is Hardik Pandya, India’s premier fast-bowling all-rounder. As a key member of the limited-overs side, Pandya’s struggles in the IPL have been a cause for worry.

In eight matches for the Mumbai Indians, Pandya has scored only 151 runs at a strike rate of 142.45. These numbers are far from impressive for a middle-order batter in T20 cricket. With the ball, he has managed just four wickets.

Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan, a member of the 2007 T20 World Cup-winning team, expressed his concerns about Pandya’s form. “Hardik Pandya’s hitting ability is going down. That’s a big worry on a larger picture,” Pathan wrote on social media.

Another former Indian cricketer, Robin Uthappa, also a member of the 2007 T20 World Cup team, spoke about Pandya’s struggles on The Ranveer Show. Uthappa highlighted the mental health challenges that Pandya may be facing due to the constant criticism and trolling he has received.

“He is a guy who has got the caliber and potential to be an all-time great for the Indian team,” Uthappa said. “But it is not right to impose this kind of treatment on any human being. It is unbecoming as a society for us to do that to someone and be okay with it.”

Pandya’s poor form in the IPL has raised questions about his place in the Indian team for the T20 World Cup. The selectors will have a tough decision to make, balancing his potential with his current struggles.

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Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans Battle for Playoff Hopes in IPL Clash

By Nilay April 20, 2024 0

Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans Clash in Crucial IPL Encounter

Match 37 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 pits Punjab Kings against Gujarat Titans at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali. Both teams are vying for a playoff berth, with Punjab currently ninth and Gujarat eighth in the standings.

Punjab’s recent loss to Mumbai Indians has put them in a precarious position. Ashutosh Sharma emerged as their top fantasy performer with 95 points, followed by Harshal Patel (94) and Shashank Singh (69). Gujarat, on the other hand, suffered a setback against Delhi Capitals, with Rashid Khan scoring 70 fantasy points.

The pitch at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium is expected to favor batters, with pacers likely to have the upper hand. The average first-innings score at this venue is 154 runs.

Punjab’s bowlers have been their most consistent fantasy performers, while Gujarat’s batters have been their top point-getters. In their previous encounter, Shashank Singh was the Man of the Match for Punjab, while Shubman Gill led the fantasy points tally for Gujarat.

Top Captain and Vice-Captain Picks:

* Samuel Curran (Punjab Kings): All-rounder with an average of 67 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Rashid Khan (Gujarat Titans): Leg-break googly bowler with an average of 63 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Ashutosh Sharma (Punjab Kings): Batter with an average of 54 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Harshal Patel (Gujarat Titans): Right-arm medium bowler with an average of 52 fantasy points in the last 10 games.
* Shashank Singh (Punjab Kings): Batter with an average of 50 fantasy points in the last 10 games.

Fantasy Team:

* Wicket-Keepers: Jitesh Sharma, Wriddhiman Saha
* Batters: Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Shashank Singh, Ashutosh Sharma
* All-Rounder: Sam Curran
* Bowlers: Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Harshal Patel
* Captain: Sam Curran
* Vice-Captain: Ashutosh Sharma

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Wanindu Hasaranga to Captain Sri Lanka in 2024 T20 World Cup

Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals Clash in IPL 2024 at Arun Jaitley Stadium

RCB and GT Clash in IPL 2024 Match 52 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

SRH vs RR: Clash of Contrasts in Hyderabad

Aqib Ilyas Named Oman’s New T20 World Cup Captain

Mumbai Indians’ Playoff Hopes Dwindle After Loss to Lucknow Super Giants

KKR and DC Clash in IPL 2024 Battle for Top-Four Finish

Irfan Pathan Defends Virat Kohli’s Inclusion in T20 World Cup Squad

Hardik Pandya’s Form Raises Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup

Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans Battle for Playoff Hopes in IPL Clash

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