Sri Lanka clinched a 63-run victory over New Zealand in the first Test at Galle thanks to Prabath Jayasuriya's five-wicket haul. Set a target of 275 runs, the Black Caps struggled against the spinning conditions, with Rachin Ravindra's 92 being the only highlight for the visitors. Jayasuriya, who was named man-of-the-match, credited his success to sticking to the basics and bowling with consistency on the helpful pitch in Galle.
The 15-member squad for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 has been announced by New Zealand Cricket, with Kane Williamson leading the team once again at a global event. The squad also sees the inclusion of youngster Rachin Ravindra, while pacers Kyle Jamieson and Adam Milne are sidelined due to injury. The Black Caps will face tough competition in Group C against West Indies, Afghanistan, Uganda, and Papua New Guinea.
In an interview before the match between RCB and CSK, Chennai Super Kings batter Rachin Ravindra admitted that he hasn't had the best run in the ongoing IPL 2024. He expressed his excitement to face RCB in Bengaluru and shared his experience of being a part of the CSK franchise and learning from senior players like MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja. Both teams have announced their playing XI, with CSK opting to field first.
The crucial match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings may be disrupted by heavy rainfall in Bengaluru, according to weather experts. An Orange alert has been issued for the next two days, creating uncertainty for the playoff spot. The key players to watch out for in light of the weather conditions are Yash Dayal for RCB and Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad for CSK.
In a match between Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, RR fielder Jos Buttler used his brilliant fielding skills to save a maximum hit by CSK's Ravindra Jadeja. Despite a slow pitch, RR managed to score only 141/5 in their innings, with Riyan Parag's unbeaten 47 being the highest individual score. Chennai chased down the target with contributions from Rachin Ravindra, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Daryl Mitchell, but Buttler's stunning catch in the 15th over saved five runs for RR.
In a crucial IPL 2024 match, Chennai Super Kings has won the toss and elected to bowl first against Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. The struggling opener Ajinkya Rahane has been dropped to the impact substitutes list, while New Zealand's all-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been recalled for Chennai. For Gujarat, the experienced wicketkeeper batter Wriddiman Saha has been replaced by Australian Matthew Wade and young pacer Kartik Tyagi is set to make his debut for the franchise. The match is expected to feature a batting-friendly surface and a close contest between the two teams.
Sai Sudharsan and Shubman Gill's record-breaking opening partnership powers Gujarat Titans to a massive score of 231/3 against Chennai Super Kings. CSK's decision to field backfired as Gill and Sudharsan punished the bowlers, scoring centuries each. Despite Tushar Deshpande's late wickets, GT proved to be too strong for CSK as they emerged victorious by a huge margin.
New Zealand Cricket has announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024 in the Caribbean and United States. The all-rounder Michael Bracewell has made a comeback after a long injury layoff and will be crucial to the team's balance on slow tracks in the West Indies. The squad also includes experienced players like Kane Williamson, Trent Boult, and Tim Southee, while a couple of new faces, Rachin Ravindra and Matt Henry, are expected to make their T20 World Cup debut. Coach Gary Stead expressed his confidence in the selected players, stating that they cover all the necessary skills for a successful campaign.
In an electrifying match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, Shivam Dube's explosive performance with the bat led his team to a formidable total of 206 for 4. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (69) also played a crucial role in powering CSK's score. Despite a slow start with the early loss of Ajinkya Rahane, Dube and Gaikwad's partnership of 90 runs in 8 overs set the stage for a thrilling finish, with M.S. Dhoni (3 sixes) sealing the victory in the last over.
Despite a tough start as captain in IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings' Ruturaj Gaikwad's struggles with the bat have not fazed bowling coach Eric Simmons. He remains hopeful that Ruturaj will soon find his rhythm and contribute to the team's success. With an upcoming match against undefeated Kolkata Knight Riders, both Ruturaj and his new opening partner Rachin Ravindra will need to step up their game to give the defending champions a strong start. Simmons also believes that time and practice will improve the chemistry between Ruturaj and Rachin as a batting pair.