As winter sets in, North India is facing a hazardous rise in air pollution, with several cities recording ‘severe’ and ‘very poor’ air quality. Delhi, the nation’s capital, is currently covered in thick smog, causing the Air Quality Index (AQI) to reach dangerous levels. In response, the Delhi administration has implemented anti-pollution measures and advised vulnerable populations to limit outdoor activities. While some cities, such as Patna and Lucknow, also faced ‘very poor’ air quality, others like Pune, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad saw ‘moderate’ or even ‘satisfactory’ levels.
After Kolkata Knight Riders' dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2024 IPL final, player Nitish Rana shared an endearing conversation with team mentor Gautam Gambhir. Gambhir, who recently returned to KKR after coaching the Lucknow Super Giants, had expressed his happiness at their reunion but also shared his ultimate happiness would be when the team lifts the trophy. Gambhir's captaincy previously led KKR to two IPL titles and five playoffs appearances. Join the Quint's audience and be a part of shaping our truthful journalism.
As the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs continue, tensions rise between Mumbai Indians' captain Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, with former skipper Suryakumar Yadav reportedly leaving the team due to the rift. Meanwhile, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden shows his support for a young Indian player who has been struggling in the IPL. In other news, Lucknow Super Giants' captain KL Rahul has been left out of the squad for their match against Delhi Capitals following a disagreement with the team owner, and controversy brews over the selection of Hardik Pandya for India's T20 World Cup squad with former players Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar opposing it. Additionally, former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir attacks ex-captains AB de Villiers and Kevin Pietersen for their criticism of MI captain Hardik Pandya's leadership. Lastly, Ambati Rayudu praises Kolkata Knight Riders' success to Pat Cummins and Jasprit Bumrah.
Led by Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals secured a 19-run victory over KL Rahul's Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL league phase, with Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs scoring fiery fifties. This result confirms a playoffs spot for Rajasthan Royals, with the top four teams, including table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders, advancing to the final four. Despite valiant knocks from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, Delhi's solid bowling performance led by Ishant Sharma limited Lucknow to 189-9.
After suffering a 98-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad's quick chase of their target of 166 runs, Lucknow Super Giants' owner Sanjiv Goenka was seen showing his frustration and disappointment towards his team's performance. This drew criticism as it was unusual to see a franchise owner openly expressing his disappointment towards his own team on the field. The incident has raised questions about the team's future in the ongoing IPL season.
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) pacer Naveen-ul-Haq reflects on their 98-run defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in an IPL 2024 game at Ekana Cricket Stadium. He urges his team to put the loss behind them and focus on the next game, highlighting the need to analyze and improve in specific areas.
Kolkata Knight Riders showcased their batting dominance once again as Sunil Narine's power-packed performance led them to a 98-run win over Lucknow Super Giants. While Kolkata's batting has received most of the attention, their bowlers stepped up in a stunning all-round effort to take them to the top of the points table. Not even a challenging venue like Lucknow could stop Kolkata's ruthless attack, as they tightened the screws on all fronts. With net run rate coming into play, this win marks a statement for Kolkata Knight Riders as they head towards the playoffs.
Kolkata Knight Riders made history on Sunday as they became the first team to score over 200 runs at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. This was thanks to an incredible 81-run contribution from Sunil Narine, who helped his team post a massive total of 235 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. This surpasses the previous best score at the stadium of 199 runs, set by LSG earlier this season.
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.
Kolkata Knight Riders' all-rounder Sunil Narine hits seven sixes against Lucknow Super Giants to take his season tally to 32 - one more than Sunrisers Hyderabad's Heinrich Klaasen. Narine's explosive batting, along with other KKR players like Shubman Gill and Rahul Tripathi, helped the team post a formidable total of 198/4 in the match. This record-breaking performance by Narine could prove crucial in KKR's quest for the IPL trophy.