Former England cricketer Michael Vaughan criticized New Zealand captain and star player Kane Williamson's low strike rate in the just concluded 2024 T20 World Cup, suggesting that he needs to remodel his game with inspiration from the likes of Virat Kohli. Kohli, who won his second Orange Cap in IPL 2024 with a strike rate of 154, is an example of how modern T20 batsmen should play, according to Vaughan. 33-year-old Williamson's failure to score quick runs also raises doubts about his future with the New Zealand team in T20Is, as he has quit captaincy and declined a central contract.
Sports - Sunrisers Hyderabad register all-time unwanted record in history of IPL finals In what can be termed as one of the most lopsided IPL finals in history, the Kolkata Knight Riders have defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad by a whopping 105 runs, to lift the trophy for the third time. In what was an all-round performance from KKR, it was no surprise to see their star all-rounder Sunil Narine being awarded the Player of the Tournament for his incredible performance throughout the season. Meanwhile, RCB's Virat Kohli bagged the Orange Cap for being the top-scorer, while Harshal Patel and Nitish Reddy were awarded the Purple Cap and Emerging Player of the Season awards, respectively.
Virat Kohli, who was eliminated from the IPL 2024 playoffs by Rajasthan Royals, maintained his grip on the top spot for the highest run-scorer of the season and clinched the Orange Cap with a record-breaking 741 runs. However, his closest competitors from Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag and Sanju Samson, had a disappointing outing in the playoffs and remained in 3rd and 5th place respectively. Meanwhile, SRH's Travis Head missed out on a chance to secure the 2nd spot as he struggled in the latter half of the season, allowing Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad to claim the runner-up position.
Despite an impressive performance and earning the Orange Cap with 741 runs in 15 matches, Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) ended their 17th consecutive season in the Indian Premier League (IPL) without a trophy. In the wake of yet another unsuccessful season, former England captain Kevin Pietersen suggests that Kohli should leave RCB and join his hometown club Delhi Capitals in pursuit of a title. Pietersen adds that the move would allow Kohli to spend more time with his young family while being a part of a team just as desperate for a win as RCB.
In a high stakes match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, KKR emerged victorious with a dominant display, securing a spot in the IPL 2024 Final. After limiting SRH to a target of 160 runs, KKR's opening batters Gurbaz and Narine started off aggressively but were soon dismissed. However, a blistering partnership between Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer allowed KKR to cruise to victory with more than 6 overs to spare. KKR's dominant performance also saw Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer both scoring fifties and staying at the top of the Orange Cap and Purple Cap rankings respectively. Fans can stay updated with the latest from IPL 2024, including points table and players with the most sixes, fours, fifties and hundreds.
With just a few more matches to go in the Indian Premier League 2024 season, all eyes are on the race for the Orange and Purple Cap titles. The intense competition between players from various teams, including Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders, has made for an exciting tournament. Fans eagerly await the final matches as they will determine which players will take home these coveted individual awards.
With the conclusion of IPL 2024, Gujarat Titans' captain Shubman Gill emerged as the top scorer in the league with 890 runs, earning him the coveted Orange Cap. He was closely followed by Rajasthan Royals' skipper Faf du Plessis with 863 runs, while Chennai Super Kings' Devon Conway came in third with 635 runs. Sunrisers Hyderabad's Travis Head, currently third in the overall tally, was recently dismissed by Mitchell Starc in the Qualifier 1 match against Kolkata Knight Riders. RCB's Virat Kohli, who currently holds the Orange Cap for this season, will face off against Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag on Wednesday in the Eliminator.
In a nail-biting encounter, SRH chased down a daunting target of 215 set by PBKS to secure their spot in the playoffs. Abhishek Sharma's quickfire half-century and contributions from other batsmen helped SRH achieve the target with just five wickets in hand. However, the day ended on a disappointing note as the second match between RR and KKR was called off due to persistent rain, with both teams sharing a point each. KKR finished at the top of the points table, while PBKS ended their poor season at ninth position.
In a candid interview with Mr. Nags, Virat Kohli shares details on his newborn son's health and his daughter's growing interest in cricket. Kohli also discusses his friendship with Mr. Nags and celebrates the 10th year of the RCB Insider Show. Currently, Kohli is leading the orange cap race in the IPL, but his team RCB must secure a victory in their upcoming match against CSK to stay in contention for the playoffs.
A napkin bearing the signatures of Barcelona's former sporting director and agents, promising to sign a young Lionel Messi in 2000, was recently sold in auction for a staggering 762,400 pounds. Messi went on to become one of the greatest players in Barcelona's history, winning over 30 trophies and leaving the club as their all-time leading scorer with 672 goals. He also became the first player to win eight Ballon d'Or awards and led Argentina to victory in the 2022 World Cup before joining Inter Miami in the MLS. Stay updated with the latest news and stats from IPL 2024, including a preview of the top contenders for the Orange and Purple Cap and a schedule and points table of the tournament.