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CSK vs RCB Preview: IPL 2024 Begins with a Bang The much-awaited 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to kick off with a blockbuster clash between the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday. The anticipation is palpable as CSK, under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, is poised to defend their title against the spirited challenge of RCB, a team hungry for their maiden IPL trophy since the league's inception in 2008. The clash promises to be a riveting encounter between two powerhouse teams with an array of international stars. CSK, known for their astute captaincy under MS Dhoni and their formidable spin attack led by Ravindra Jadeja, will look to start their campaign on a winning note. Meanwhile, RCB, captained by Faf du Plessis and bolstered by the presence of stalwarts like Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell, will aim to set the tone early in the tournament ...

Dhoni hands over CSK Captaincy to Ruturaj: A New Era Begins MS Dhoni has passed on the captaincy of CSK to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Dhoni had been the captain of CSK throughout their IPL journey, with a brief exception in 2022 when Ravindra Jadeja took over. Ruturaj Gaikwad has been announced as the new captain of Chennai Super Kings a day before the opening game of IPL 2024, where CSK, the defending champions, will face the visiting Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Chepauk. This marks the conclusion of MS Dhoni's lengthy tenure as captain of CSK, which commenced in the tournament's inaugural season back in 2008. Although he temporarily stepped down from the position in 2022 when Ravindra Jadeja assumed captaincy, Jadeja relinquished the role after eight matches, and Dhoni resumed leadership. Dhoni continued in 2023, leading CSK to their fifth title and equalling Mumbai Indians' record at the top of the title leaderboard. Despite widespread expectations of Dhoni bidding farewell to t...

MI Secure Luke Wood as Replacement for Injured Behrendorff Mumbai Indians have secured the services of English left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood to fill in for the injured Jason Behrendorff in IPL 2024. Wood joins the squad for his base price of INR 50 lakh. Mumbai Indians have swiftly moved to fill the void left by the injured Jason Behrendorff by securing the services of English left-arm fast bowler Luke Wood for the upcoming IPL 2024 season. Wood, known for his prowess with the ball, joins the Mumbai Indians lineup as a replacement for Behrendorff, who has been sidelined due to injury. The signing comes at Wood's base price of INR 50 lakh, marking a strategic move by the franchise to maintain a balanced squad despite setbacks. With an impressive record of 147 wickets from 140 T20 matches, including appearances for England, Wood brings a wealth of experience and skill to the Mumbai Indians roster. Although he has showcased his talent in various T20 leagues around the world, includin...

Royal Challengers Bangalore Women Clinch Maiden WPL Title In a thrilling final match of the Women's Premier League 2024, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) secured their first-ever championship title by defeating Delhi Capitals Women (DCW) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Delhi Capitals Women started aggressively with openers Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning setting a brisk pace. However, a sudden collapse saw them lose three wickets at the score of 64, including Jemimah Rodrigues and Alice Capsey both departing without scoring. Despite Shafali Verma's impressive knock of 44 runs off 27 balls, supported by Meg Lanning's 23 runs, Delhi Capitals could only manage to score 113 runs, all out in 18.3 overs. RCBW's bowlers, especially Shreyanka Patil, Sophie Molineux, and Asha Sobhana, put up an outstanding performance, restricting DCW's batting lineup with their effective spells. Chasing a target of 114 runs, RCBW began...

 RCBW Edge Past MIW in Thrilling Eliminator In a nail-biting encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) clinched a thrilling victory over the Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) in the Eliminator match of the Women's Premier League 2024 (WPL).  RCBW won by 5 runs. It's RCBW vs Delhi Capitals in the Final on Sunday, 17th March. Opting to bat after winning the toss, RCBW faced an early setback as their openers, Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine, departed cheaply, managing only 10 runs each. However, Ellyse Perry once again showcased her class by steering her team out of trouble with a brilliant knock of 66 runs off 50 balls, supported by Wareham's unbeaten 18 runs. Despite a formidable effort from MIW bowlers Hayley Matthews, Nat Sciver-Brunt, and Saika Ishaque, who claimed two wickets each, RCBW posted a competitive total of 135/6 in 20 overs. In response, MIW started steadily with contributions from their openers Yastika Bhatia and Hay...

 MI and RCB Clash in WPL 2024 Eliminator In a highly anticipated showdown, the Mumbai Indians and the Royal Challengers Bangalore are set to face off in the eliminator match of WPL 2024 on Friday, 15th March at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Mumbai's skipper, Harmanpreet Kaur's blistering 95* had already secured Mumbai's place in the playoffs before their recent defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore led by Ellyse Perry. Despite Kaur's exceptional leadership, Mumbai Indians have experienced a turbulent season, with five victories marred by three comprehensive losses. However, with a wounded spirit, Mumbai aims to replicate their previous season's resilience when they bounced back from a setback against UP Warriorz in a similar fashion. Batting coach Devieka Palshikaar hinted at a sense of déjà vu, suggesting that history might repeat itself, as Mumbai gears up to confront Royal Challengers Bangalore. Mumbai sees this as an opportunity to showcase their renowned al...

Delhi Capitals secure Top Spot with Dominant win over Gujarat Giants In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Delhi Capitals Women's team stamped their authority in the Women's Premier League (WPL) by clinching a convincing victory against the Gujarat Giants. Winning by 7 wickets, the Capitals showcased their prowess, led by a stellar performance from Shafali Verma, who was rightly awarded the Player of the Match. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Gujarat Giants found themselves struggling at 48 for 5 halfway through their innings. Despite a valiant effort from Bharati Fulmali, who scored a crucial 42 runs off 36 balls, and contributions from Kathryn Bryce (28 runs off 22 balls) and Phoebe Litchfield (21 runs off 22 balls), they could only muster a total of 126 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. The disciplined bowling from Delhi Capitals, spearheaded by Marizanne Kapp, Shikha Pandey, and Minnu Mani, each claiming 2 wi...

 Ellyse Perry show as RCBW dominate MIW In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women emerged victorious against the Mumbai Indians Women in the 19th match of the WPL 2024. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, RCBW put up a stellar performance to restrict MIW to 113 all out in 19 overs. MIW struggled to build momentum throughout their innings, with S Sajana being the highest scorer with 30 runs off 21 balls and Hayley Matthews contributing 26 runs off 23 balls. However, no other MIW batter managed to cross the twenties mark. The standout performer with the ball for RCBW was Ellyse Perry, who delivered a lethal spell, claiming 6 wickets for just 15 runs in her quota of 4 overs. In response to the modest target, RCBW faced some early setbacks, losing their openers Mandhana and Sophie Molineux. However, Ellyse Perry showcased her all-round prowess, anchoring the innings with a crucial knock of 40 runs off 38 balls. She rec...

  Delhi Capitals Women edge out RCBW in thrilling encounter In a nail-biting finish at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Sunday, March 10th, the Delhi Capitals Women emerged victorious by the narrowest of margins, defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women by just 1 run in the 17th match of the Women's Premier League 2024. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Delhi Capitals Women put up a formidable total of 181-5 in their allotted 20 overs. The opening pair of Shafali Verma and Meg Lanning set the stage with a brisk partnership of 54 runs in just 6.2 overs. Jemimah Rodrigues then took charge with a scintillating knock of 58 runs off 36 balls, while Alice Capsey contributed a valuable 48 runs off 32 balls. Shreyanka Patil's exceptional spell of bowling for Royal Challengers Bangalore Women saw her claim 4 crucial wickets for 26 runs. In response, Royal Challengers Bangalore Women faced an early setback with the dismissal of their opener and skipper, Smriti Ma...

Kaur's heroics propel MIW to victory over Gujarat Giants In a stunning display of determination and skill, the Mumbai Indians Women's team secured a remarkable 7-wicket victory against the Gujarat Giants in the 16th match of the Women's Premier League 2024, held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday, March 9th. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Gujarat Giants were off to a blazing start led by their opener and skipper, Beth Mooney. Mooney showcased her prowess with a quickfire 66 runs off just 35 balls, including 8 boundaries and 3 sixes. Dayalan Hemalatha provided solid support with a brisk 74 off 40 deliveries, while Bharati Fulmali contributed 21 runs off 13 balls. Despite the Giants' strong performance, Mumbai Indians Women's bowlers managed to contain them, with Saika Ishaque leading the attack with 2 crucial wickets for 31 runs. Hayley Matthews, Shabnim Ismail, Pooja Vastrakar, and S Sajana also made valuable contributions, limiting th...

  Mumbai Indians Women clinch victory against UP Warriorz In a thrilling encounter at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Mumbai Indians Women (MIW) secured a commanding win against UP Warriorz in the 14th match of the Women's Premier League 2024. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, MIW put up a formidable total of 160/6 in their allotted 20 overs. The MIW openers, Hayley Matthews and Yastika Bhatia, set the stage early but fell quickly. However, Nat Sciver-Brunt's brilliant knock of 45 runs off 31 balls anchored the innings, well-supported by skipper Harmanpreet Kaur (33 runs off 30 balls) and Amelia Kerr (39 runs off 23 balls). Chamari Athapaththu of UP Warriorz proved to be the most effective bowler, claiming 2 crucial wickets for 27 runs. In response, UP Warriorz struggled with their batting, losing early wickets and failing to establish partnerships. Deepti Sharma was the lone warrior, scoring a valiant 53 runs off 36 balls, but lacked support from her teammates. MIW bowl...

Gujarat Giants triumph over RCB Women  In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Gujarat Giants emerged victorious against the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in the 13th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, the Giants put up a formidable total of 199/5 in their allotted 20 overs, thanks to an outstanding performance by their openers. Gujarat Giants' skipper, Beth Mooney, led from the front with a blistering knock of 85 runs not out off just 51 balls, including 12 fours and 1 six. She was well supported by Laura Wolvaardt, who contributed a crucial 76 runs off 45 balls. Despite some resistance from the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women's (RCBW) bowlers, with Molineux and Wareham managing to take a wicket each, the Giants' openers dominated proceedings. In response, RCBW faced an uphill battle from the start, losing their skipper and opener, Smriti Mandhana, early in the innings for 24 runs...

Jemimah Rodrigues star in DCW win against MIW In a thrilling encounter at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the Delhi Capitals Women emerged victorious against the Mumbai Indians Women in the 12th Match of WPL 2024 held on 5th March 2024. The match witnessed some exceptional performances on both sides, but it was Delhi who ultimately triumphed, securing a comfortable 29-run win. Winning the toss, Mumbai Indians Women elected to bowl first, aiming to restrict the Delhi Capitals Women to a manageable total. However, the Delhi batswomen had other plans as they showcased a stellar batting display. Opener and skipper Meg Lanning set the tone with a brilliant 53 runs off 29 balls, supported by Shafali Verma's quickfire 28 runs off just 12 balls. However, it was Jemimah Rodrigues who stole the show with her outstanding knock of 69 runs off 33 balls, including 8 fours and 3 sixes. The Delhi Capitals Women posted an imposing total of 192/4 in their allotted 20 overs. In response, Mumbai In...

RCB Women secure convincing victory against UP Warriorz  In a high-octane encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women emerged triumphant against the UP Warriorz in the 11th match of the WPL 2024 on Monday, 4th March. Opting to bat first after winning the toss, RCBW put on a spectacular batting display, posting a formidable total of 198/3 in their allotted 20 overs. RCBW skipper and opener Smriti Mandhana set the stage on fire with a scintillating knock of 80 runs off just 50 balls, adorned with 10 fours and 3 sixes. She was ably supported by Ellyse Perry, who contributed a blistering 58 runs off 37 balls, including 4 fours and 4 sixes. Despite a commendable effort by UP Warriorz bowler Ecclestone, who claimed 1 wicket for 22 runs, and Deepti Sharma's solitary wicket, the bowling unit struggled to contain the RCBW onslaught. In reply, UP Warriorz skipper and opener Alyssa Healy showcased resilience with a well-constructed 55 runs off 38...

Delhi Capitals Women outshine Gujarat Giants In an electrifying showdown at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Delhi Capitals Women emerged victorious against the Gujarat Giants in the 10th match of the WPL 2024 on Sunday, 3rd March. Opting to bat after winning the toss, the Delhi Capitals Women posted a competitive total of 163/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Skipper Meg Lanning led from the front with a splendid knock of 55 runs off 41 balls, supported by Alice Capsey's brisk 27 off 17 balls. Despite a valiant effort by the Gujarat Giants bowlers, particularly Meghna Singh with figures of 4 wickets for 37 runs and Ashleigh Gardner's two crucial wickets, Delhi managed to set a formidable target. In response, the Gujarat Giants struggled to chase down the target, finishing at 138/8 in their 20 overs. Ashleigh Gardner provided some resistance with a commendable 40 runs off 31 balls, but lacked substantial support from her teammates. Radha Yadav and Player of the Match, Je...

MIW cruise to easy victory against RCBW In a thrilling encounter at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Mumbai Indians Women showcased their dominance as they clinched a convincing seven-wicket victory over the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women in the 9th match of the WPL 2024 on 2nd March. Winning the toss and electing to bowl first, the Mumbai Indians Women capitalized on their decision by restricting the hosts to a modest total of 131/6 in their allotted 20 overs. Despite a shaky start where openers Smriti Mandhana and Sophie Devine departed early, Ellyse Perry steadied the innings with an unbeaten knock of 44 runs off 38 balls. Additionally, contributions from Georgia Wareham (27 off 20 balls) helped RCBW set a target of 132 for the Mumbai Indians Women. In response, the Mumbai Indians Women's opening pair of Hayley Matthews (26 off 21 balls) and Yastika Bhatia (31 off 15 balls) laid a solid foundation for the chase. Nat Sciver-Brunt (27 off 25 balls) and the outstandin...

UP Warriorz secure dominating win against Gujarat Giants In the 8th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024, UP Warriorz clashed with Gujarat Giants in a thrilling encounter that saw UP Warriorz emerge victorious by 6 wickets. The Player of the Match title was clinched by Grace Harris for her stellar performance with the bat. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, UP Warriorz displayed their prowess in restricting Gujarat Giants to a total of 142/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Phoebe Litchfield led the charge for Gujarat Giants with a brisk 35 off 26 balls, followed by Gardner's 30 off 17 balls and Wolvaardt's contribution of 28 off 26 balls. However, it was Ecclestone from UP Warriorz who stole the show with her brilliant bowling, bagging 3 wickets for 20 runs. In response, UP Warriorz chased down the target with remarkable efficiency, reaching 143/4 in just 15.4 overs. Grace Harris played a pivotal role in the chase, remaining unbeaten with a scintillating kno...

Mandhana's brilliance goes in vain as RCBW succumb to DCW Smriti Mandhana's Brilliant Innings goes invain as Royal Challengers Bangalore Women succumb to Delhi Capitals DCW clinch victory against RCBW in a thrilling contest In a riveting showdown at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, the Delhi Capitals Women emerged victorious, defeating the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women by 25 runs in the 7th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024, held on February 29th, Thursday. Opting to bowl first after winning the toss, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women faced a formidable challenge as the Delhi Capitals Women posted an imposing total of 194/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Shafali Verma set the stage on fire with a blistering knock of 50 runs off just 31 balls, comprising four towering sixes and three boundaries. Alice Capsey contributed a solid 46 runs off 33 balls, while Marizanne Kapp and Jess Jonassen provided crucial impetus with quickfire innings of 32 runs off 16...

 UP Warriorz stun MIW in WPL 2024 UP Warriorz Secure Sensational Victory Over Mumbai Indians Women in Match number 6 of WPL 2024 on 28th February, Wednesday at Bengluru In a thrilling showdown during the 6th match of the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2024, the UP Warriorz stunned the cricket world by claiming a remarkable 7-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians Women. Despite the Mumbai side posting a respectable total of 161/6 in their allotted 20 overs, the UP Warriorz chased down the target with incredible efficiency, reaching 163/3 in just 16.3 overs. The Mumbai Indians Women's innings was characterized by solid batting performances, with Hayley Matthews leading the charge with a gritty knock of 55 runs off 47 balls. Supported by valuable contributions from Yastika Bhatia, who scored 26 runs off 22 balls, and Amelia Kerr, with 23 runs from 16 balls, MIW managed to set a competitive target. However, the UP Warriorz bowlers displayed discipline and shared the wickets evenly, ...

RCBW secure convincing victory over GGT  Royal Challengers Bangalore Women secure convincing win over Gujarat Giants Women in Match 5th of WPL 2024 In a thrilling encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the Royal Challengers Bangalore Women (RCBW) clinched a commanding victory against the Gujarat Giants Women (GGT) in the 5th match of the Women's Premier League 2024 on Tuesday, 27th February. Batting first, Gujarat Giants Women managed to post a total of 107/7 in their allotted 20 overs. Hemalatha showcased her batting prowess with a notable contribution of 31 runs off 25 balls, while Harleen Deol supported the innings with a steady knock of 22 runs off 31 balls. However, the RCBW bowlers displayed exceptional skill and discipline, with Australian all-rounder Molineux leading the attack with a remarkable spell of 3 wickets for 25 runs. Renuka Singh also made a significant impact with figures of 2 wickets for 14 runs. Chasing a modest target, Royal Challengers Bangalor...