The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 mega auction kicked off in Saudi Arabia with a bang, as cricketers like Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, and Arshdeep Singh were sold at record-breaking prices. Rishabh Pant was picked up by Lucknow SuperGiants for a whopping price of ₹27 crore, making him the most expensive player in IPL history. Other notable sales include England's Jos Buttler to Gujarat Titans for ₹15.50 crore and Australia's Mitchell Starc to Delhi Capitals for ₹11.75 crore. With a total of 577 players up for auction and different budgets for each team, it will be an interesting event to follow.
Indian cricketer KL Rahul, who was recently released by the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), has expressed his interest in playing for a team with a lighter atmosphere like Chennai Super Kings (CSK) or Gujarat Titans (GT). Rahul also gave praise to Mumbai Indians (MI) and how they have created a successful team culture under the leadership of Rohit Sharma. He hopes to join a team with a similar environment in the upcoming IPL mega auction.
In a rain-affected match, SunRisers Hyderabad secured their spot in the playoffs by default when their match against Gujarat Titans was called off due to bad weather. With this result, Delhi Capitals have also been eliminated from the playoff race. The Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings now have a knockout game to determine the last remaining spot in the playoffs. Though Lucknow Super Giants are still mathematically alive, their poor net run rate essentially eliminates them from contention.
A new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has brought with it a shake-up in the top run scorers standings. Kolkata Knight Riders' Sunil Narine and Phil Salt have overtaken top-run scorers Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad to claim 3rd and 4th positions, respectively, after an impressive start in their match against Lucknow Super Giants. Last season's Orange Cap holder Shubman Gill has slipped down to the 5th spot after Gujarat Titans' Sai Sudharsan. It will be exciting to see who will ultimately claim the coveted Orange Cap this season.
The latest update on the Orange Cap standings in IPL 2024 shows Stubbs, Sudharsan, Gill, and Pooran making significant jumps in the list after their performances in the recent matches. Romario Shepherd shined for Mumbai Indians as they beat Delhi Capitals, while Lucknow Super Giants secured their first win against Gujarat Titans with a strong performance by Stoinis and Pooran. Stay updated with the complete schedule, points table, and top contenders for the Orange Cap and Purple Cap in IPL 2024.
Lucknow Super Giants secured their third consecutive win at home by defeating Shubman Gill's Gujarat Titans by 33 runs in an exciting IPL 2024 match. Gill's dismissal and a strong performance by Lucknow's bowlers, led by Yash Thakur's five-wicket haul, caused a major batting collapse for Gujarat. Despite a solid effort from Marcus Stoinis, Lucknow's disciplined bowling and fielding effort restricted their score to 163/5. Mumbai Indians also claimed their first win of the season on Sunday against Delhi Capitals, thanks to quickfire cameos from Romario Shepherd and Tim David.
Krunal Pandya, all-rounder for Lucknow Super Giants, revealed that Mayank Yadav, the team's pace sensation, seemed fine after he walked off the field during their match against Gujarat Titans. Fans were eagerly awaiting Mayank's bowling, but he appeared to struggle and was hit for three boundaries. Despite this, teammate Krunal praised the young pacer, calling him a "bright prospect" with a "good head on his shoulders". Mayank has been the talk of the tournament with his consistent speeds of over 150 kph and consecutive three-wicket hauls in his first two IPL matches, making him the first player in history to do so. However, during the LSG-GT clash, it was Yash Thakur's five-wicket haul that helped LSG secure a 33-run win after they posted a total of 163/5.
As the race for the Orange Cap in IPL 2024 heats up, Gujarat Titans' batsman Sai Sudharsan makes his way into the top five after scoring 31 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. Also vying for the coveted spot are Shubman Gill of Punjab, Nicholas Pooran of Rajasthan, and the current holder Virat Kohli who scored a century in his last match for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With a long season ahead, the competition for the top scorer title promises to be intense and unpredictable.
Lucknow Super Giants broke their losing streak against Gujarat Titans in the IPL with a convincing 33-run win. Yash Thakur, with a brilliant spell of 5/30, proved to be the star player for Lucknow, while Titans' biggest threat Mayank Yadav only bowled one over and went off the field. This win marks a turning point for Lucknow and its star player, Yash Thakur.
Yash Thakur of Lucknow Super Giants displayed an impressive performance in the IPL 2024 match against Gujarat Titans, taking a five-wicket haul and helping his team secure a victory. The intense match, held at Lucknow's Ekana Sports City Stadium, saw Yash's exemplary bowling skills as he took five wickets while only conceding 30 runs in 3.5 overs. This was the first five-wicket haul of the season, making it a memorable feat for the young bowler.