Delhi Capitals secure a nail-biting win against Lucknow Super Giants, staying in contention for the playoffs. Rajasthan Royals qualify for the playoffs without even playing, as teams battle for the final spots. LSG's Arshad Khan's brave effort of 58 runs goes in vain as Capitals' explosive batting leads them to a 19-run victory. IPL 2024 playoffs race intensifies with every match.
After being sidelined due to soreness in the lower abdominal area, bowler Mayank Yadav is set to return for Lucknow Super Giants in their next IPL fixture against the Rajasthan Royals. Bowling coach Morne Morkel revealed that Mayank has been training in Lucknow and efforts are being made to get him to consistently bowl at 150 kmph. The team is looking to bring him back into the playing XI from their match against Chennai Super Kings onwards.
In a high-scoring match, Delhi Capitals punched their ticket to the playoffs with a 19-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League 2024. Sublime half-centuries from Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs propelled DC to a massive total of 208/4, while veteran pacer Ishant Sharma's 3-34 kept LSG in check. Despite a valiant effort from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan, LSG fell short in their chase of 209, while the result also confirmed Rajasthan Royals' place in the playoffs.
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.
With a blazing 92 runs off just 47 deliveries against Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli becomes the first player to cross the 600 run mark and now boasts a total of 634 runs in the ongoing IPL season. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head climbs up to third in the runs tally with a blistering 89 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. Rajasthan Royals captain Sanju Samson also makes a comeback in the top-five run scorers list after his knock of 86 runs against Delhi Capitals. As we gear up for today's SRH vs LSG match, all eyes will be on the race for the coveted Orange Cap, with Gill, Du Plessis, Conway, Kohli, and Jaiswal being the top contenders.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) secured their sixth win of the IPL 2024 season with a 20-run victory over the rampaging Rajasthan Royals (RR) in tonight's match. This win gives DC 12 points from 12 matches, putting them in contention for a playoff spot. However, with Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants also at 12 points, the race for the playoffs is heating up in the IPL 2024 points table. Click here for a full recap of tonight's exciting match.
In a thrilling match, the Delhi Capitals defeated the Rajasthan Royals to join the Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Lucknow Super Giants with 12 points each in a mid-table battle for the IPL playoffs. Despite a strong performance by Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson, Delhi Capitals' powerful batting secured a vital win in the league. Delhi now stands in a strong position for the playoffs with this important victory.
The five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians are in a do-or-die situation as they take on the Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial match at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium. With their star players struggling for form, Mumbai Indians need to step up and win all their remaining matches to stay in the competition. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson's impressive performances for the Rajasthan Royals have earned him a spot in the Indian T20 World Cup squad, while Shubman Gill's underwhelming IPL performance has cost him a place in the team. Captain Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli are expected to lead the team, with Hardik Pandya being named as vice-captain. However, spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan believes that flat tracks and lack of spin have made it difficult for spinners to make an impact in this IPL season.
Chennai Super Kings jumped to 3rd place on the IPL 2024 Points Table after defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad, while Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals dropped to 5th and 6th place. Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders lead the rankings, with Royal Challengers Bangalore at the bottom. The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs and face off in the Qualifiers to make it to the grand finale on May 26th. Stay updated on all the action from IPL 2024, including team rankings, schedule, top performers, and live scores.
The Rajasthan Royals faced an early setback against the Lucknow Super Giants in the IPL, losing two wickets in the first three overs. However, their impressive seamer Sandeep Sharma stepped up to the plate, using his variations and skills to keep LSG's score under 200. He then made a big impact by bowling out LSG's previous centurion Marcus Stoinis for a duck in the third over. With this win, the Rajasthan Royals continue to establish themselves as a dominant team in the league, thanks to their strong bowlers like Sandeep Sharma.