Author: Virat Verma

22-year-old Australian opening batter, Jake Fraser-McGurk, has received a significant international opportunity, being named a reserve for the Australian cricket team for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies. Led by Mitchell Marsh, the team aims to replicate their success after winning the ODI World Cup in 2023. Fraser-McGurk’s selection highlights his burgeoning talent, showcased by impressive performances in domestic leagues like the BBL and IPL, where he notably achieved a striking 234.04 strike rate in 9 IPL matches for Delhi Capitals. With captain Marsh’s recovery from injury, Australia appears poised for their tournament opener…

Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is going to host the IPL 2024 Qualifier 1 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). The match will decide the first finalist for the tournament. The team which loses will get another chance at the qualification in the Qualifier 2. However, neither KKR nor SRH would want to make use of the spare chance. It is set to be a cracking content between the two best teams so far in the tournament in this edition. IPL 2024, KKR vs SRH, Qualifier 1: Narendra Modi Stadium Pitch Report Narendra Modi Stadium has turned…

Rajasthan Royals find themselves in a precarious position with four consecutive defeats despite already securing a Playoff berth. The absence of Jos Buttler has left a significant void, evident in their recent loss against Punjab Kings where Tom Kohler-Cadmore struggled to fill in. However, Shane Bond, the team’s bowling coach, remains optimistic, emphasizing RR’s resilience and their capability to bounce back with just one strong performance. Facing Kolkata Knight Riders, who have been in good form lately, presents a tough challenge, but it could be the catalyst RR needs to regain momentum heading into the playoffs, while KKR aims to…

Sunrisers Hyderabad secured a playoffs spot after a washout on May 15 and aim for a top-two finish by defeating Punjab Kings in their final league game, while hoping for a favor from Kolkata Knight Riders against Rajasthan Royals. However, weather may intervene. Sunrisers seek to maintain their aggressive batting form, but a lengthy break may bring rustiness. Punjab Kings, despite their depleted squad, aim to end their non-playoff streak with a win. However, their top-order struggles persist, posing a challenge in their last match. IPL 2024, SRH vs PBKS: Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium Pitch Report Hyderabad has been…

The Mumbai Indians (MI) played their final IPL 2024 match against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. The post-match scene became especially talked about when the team’s co-owner, Nita Ambani, was seen talking with MI’s former captain, Rohit Sharma. This moment sparked a wave of speculation among cricket fans. The sight of Nita Ambani and Rohit Sharma engaged in a deep conversation birthed numerous theories. Some saw parallels with the animated conversation between LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka and skipper KL Rahul, while others speculated on the nature of their conversation. The most popular theory suggested that Nita…

RCB’s season looked bleak after losing five of their first six games, but they’ve made a remarkable turnaround, winning five straight matches. This resurgence sets up a crucial clash against CSK for a playoff spot, adding drama with stars like Kohli and Dhoni in the mix. While CSK’s form has been inconsistent and their lineup weakened, their extensive experience in high-stakes matches gives them an edge. RCB, however, will be buoyed by their recent performances, making this encounter a thrilling battle as the IPL league phase nears its end. IPL 2024, RCB vs CSK: Squads RCB: Faf du Plessis(c), Virat…

If RCB bat first, they must win by at least 18 runs. For example, if they score 200, they need to restrict CSK to 182 or less. This requirement remains even in a shortened five-over game: if RCB score 75, they need to limit CSK to 57 or less. If RCB bat second and CSK score 200, RCB must chase 201 in 18.5 overs or faster. If they hit a six from 200, they need to finish the chase with at least 8 balls remaining. In a five-over game, RCB would need to chase 75 in 3.1 overs to surpass…

International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the warm-up matches schedule for T20 World Cup 2024. There was speculations that India will directly play the league stage match against the Ireland on 5th June 2024 in the upcoming T20 World Cup due to the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). However, ICC has revealed that India will play a warm-up match and it is going to be against their neighbours Bangladesh on 1st June 2024. The match is going to be held in the USA. Interestingly, all of India’s league stage matches before the Super Eights are going to be held in…

In the IPL, every match matters, even for teams out of playoff contention. The BCCI’s regulations stipulate a Final League Standing Payment based on League Points, which are distributed according to teams’ positions in the points table before the Playoffs. The last-placed team gets one point, with each higher team earning an additional point, ensuring fair fund distribution. MI could escape from the 10th position if they win today. On the other hand, LSG needs a massive win to stand a chance at qualifying for the playoffs. IPL 2024, MI vs LSG: Probable Playing XI MI: Ishan Kishan (wk), Rohit…

Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is going to host its last match of the IPL 2024 today. The MI vs LSG game is quite significant for the latter one. If LSG manages to win by a huge margin and CSK loses against RCB then LSG could qualify for the playoffs. However, that seems to be quite far fetched as LSG’s net run rate is one of the worsts in the tournament. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya would want to finish on a high after losing most of the matches for MI in IPL 2024. IPL 2024, Match 67, MI vs…