The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the addition of three new players - Sai Sudharsan, Jitesh Sharma, and Harshit Rana - to India's squad for the first two T20Is against Zimbabwe. The young players have been given the opportunity to showcase their talent and earn a spot on the national team, as India looks to continue their dominance in the series against the African nation. Cricket fans can look forward to seeing these new faces in action during the upcoming tour.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) claimed a dominant five-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the 65th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, with captain Sam Curran delivering an all-round performance. His half-century, along with a crucial partnership with Jitesh Sharma, helped Punjab Kings chase down a modest total of 145. The team's impressive bowling attack, led by Curran, also played a major role in securing the victory. On the other hand, Rajasthan Royals suffered their fourth consecutive defeat and are now in a tough spot as they fight for a second-place finish in the league.
Despite being the second-ranked team, Rajasthan Royals faced their fourth consecutive defeat in IPL 2024 as Punjab Kings won by 5 wickets in their second home at Guwahati. Sam Curran's half-century and impressive cameos from Rilee Rossouw and Jitesh Sharma led Punjab to victory in the chase of 145 runs. Rajasthan Royals may lose their spot to Sunrisers Hyderabad if they fail to win against Gujarat Titans in their upcoming match. Don't miss the latest updates on IPL 2024, including top contenders for the Orange and Purple Caps, complete schedule, points table, and players with the most sixes, fours, and fifties.
At 42 years old, MS Dhoni continues to play crucial knocks for his team Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2024. However, in a recent match against Punjab Kings (PBKS), Dhoni's unbeaten streak was broken when he was run out on the last ball. Fans of the CSK legend hurled abuses at PBKS player Jitesh Sharma for causing Dhoni's dismissal. Despite this setback, CSK remains in the top four while PBKS struggles at seventh place on the IPL 2024 table.
Fans were left puzzled when Sam Curran walked out for the toss as captain instead of Jitesh Sharma for the Punjab Kings. The decision to appoint Curran as stand-in captain once again has raised questions about the team's trust in Sharma's leadership. The game ended in Rajasthan Royals' favor as they restricted the Kings to just 147 runs, thanks to Keshav Maharaj's impressive bowling performance.
Rajasthan Royals' bowlers, led by Avesh Khan and Keshav Maharaj, put up a stellar performance in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match against Punjab Kings. Despite a quick start by the Kings, the Royals' bowlers didn't allow any breathing space for the batters. With the pitch offering grip for spinners, veteran pacer Trent Boult also played a crucial role in keeping the Kings to a modest 147 for eight in their allotted 20 overs.
Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson won the toss and chose to pit Punjab Kings in their IPL match. Despite the absence of Jos Buttler and R Ashwin due to injuries, Royals secured a spot in the top of the table with eight points. Kings, on the other hand, is struggling at the bottom with only four points from five matches. With top players like Sam Curran and Shikhar Dhawan delivering performances, the match promises to be an exciting one for cricket fans.
Both Punjab Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad have won two and lost two matches in this year's Indian Premier League. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan of PBKS won the toss and chose to bowl first against SRH. The teams have fielded an unchanged XI, with players like Travis Head, Nitish Kumar Reddy, and Shahbaz Ahmed in the lineup. Stay tuned with Manorama Online for live updates on the match.
Despite his decent form in the IPL 2024, KL Rahul's slow knock of 33 off 31 balls against Gujarat Titans has raised questions about his suitability for the T20 World Cup 2024. With alternatives like Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson also performing well, Indian fans are questioning Rahul's potential role in the tournament. The recent utilization of Punjab Kings' wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma in the T20Is further suggests that Rahul's selection for the World Cup may be unlikely.
In a thrilling IPL match, Shashank Singh's unbeaten 61 from just 29 balls helped Punjab Kings secure an unlikely victory against Gujarat Titans. Chasing 200 runs, Punjab was struggling at 70/4 before Shashank's blitz, aided by dropped catches from the Titans, led his team to a three-wicket victory. The win also establishes Shashank as a potential new star in the league.