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Punjab Kings won the IPL 2024 match against Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets. In the run-chase of 262 runs, PBKS opener Prabhsimran Singh gave an impressive start to the team as he scored 54 runs off just 20 deliveries, followed by, Bairstow`s match-winning century and Shashank Singh`s late heroics
Having needed to bat first after losing the toss, Kolkata Knight Riders opening batsmen Phil Salt and Sunil Narine showcased their batting prowess in the 42nd fixture of the IPL 2024. Facing 37 balls, Salt scored 75 runs including 6 fours and 6 sixes. Narine on the other hand, did not disappoint the home crowd as he blasted 71 runs in just 32 balls
Krunal Pandya has been delivering crucial performances in the IPL 2024 for Lucknow Super Giants. He scripted history in the IPL 2024 as he bowled the most economical spell for LSG in the history of the Indian Premier League
When asked about India`s first-choice wicket-keeper for the T20 World Cup 2024, Yuvraj showed his faith in Dinesh Karthik but also said if he is not a part of the playing XI then there is no point picking him in the squad as Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson are also delivering well with the willow
Struggling MI have won three matches out of eight games and are in the eighth position after facing defeat in the IPL 2024 match against Rajasthan Royals by nine wickets. DC`s biggest positive has undoubtedly been skipper Rishabh Pant`s form, which appears to be improving with each game
Lucknow Super Giants` captain KL Rahul can be one of the most debatable choices for the slot of India`s wicketkeeper-batsman for the T20 World Cup 2024. The global showpiece is set to kick start in June. Rohit Sharma will be leading the Indian squad in the T20 World Cup 2024 The Men in Blue will begin their campaign against Ireland on June 5
Mondays embarrassing defeat to Royals after a bowling slump was Mumbais fifth in eight matches, leaving Pandyas men gasping for revival
Key highlights from the fifth week of Indian Premier League-17
Electing to bat, JSW Steel were bowled out for a paltry 88 in 17.5 overs
Kandivli boy Ramjani, 29, was announced as brand ambassador of Gretex Corporate Services Limited, a merchant banking firm.
It came a day after India were assured of at least two medals in the compound competition after both the mens and womens teams made the finals
As the deadline approaches, Gill exuded confidence in donning the Blue jersey and representing India on the world stage on the back of his exemplary form in the previous season and the ongoing season of the cash-rich league
For any player appearing in a World Cup is a dream, but Gill is learning the art of controlling the controllables
Gukesh became the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago
RCB are currently at the bottom of the table with two points in eight matches and a negative run rate of 1.046
Nadal, the record 14-time Roland Garros champion, said on Wednesday he would only play the clay-court Grand Slam this year if he felt capable enough to compete
The result leaves PSG 14 points ahead of second-placed Monaco, who have five games remaining including Wednesday`s home meeting with Lille
The IPL 2024 has put the spotlight on some great international and Indian talent, both capped and uncapped
It is understood that skipper Rohit Sharma is likely to have a meeting with chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar to discuss the outline of the team
RCB are at the bottom of the points table with a win and seven losses, giving them only two points
Currently, Hardik Panyda-led Mumbai Indians stand in eighth place on the IPL 2024 standings with six points after winning three of eight matches
After announcing his retirement from the professional squash, Saurav Ghosal reveals his choice of profession had he not been an athlete
Mohit is only the second bowler to register this record before this the unwanted record was previously held by Basil Thampi
During his three-year stint with RCB, Kumble made 42 appearances for the Bengaluru franchise, picking up 45 wickets at an average of 23.51 and an economy of 6.58
Nadal returned to tennis in Brisbane in January after spending almost an entire year on the sidelines nursing a psoas injury
Haaland missed City`s 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday due to a muscle injury sustained in the Champions League quarter-final exit against Real Madrid last week
MI`s inconsistent run under Hardik`s captaincy continued as they registered a nine-wicket loss to Rajasthan Royals on Monday
The Serbian will head into the upcoming Paris Olympics with an aim of adding the gold medal to his illustrious trophy cabinet
Mumbai, although alive in the playoff race, would be required to win all the six remaining matches in order to finish in the top four
The Maharashtra-born player made his Test debut on November 15, 1989, at the age of 16. In the same year on December 18, he played his first ODI match
The Indian women, who are the reigning world champions and seeded No.1 here, set up a title clash with Italy, defeating Turkey and Estonia to confirm their status as the leading side in the category
The drama did not help Bengaluru in their chase as bottom-placed Bengaluru in the 10-team table slumped to their seventh loss in eight matches
United surrendered a 3-0 lead at Wembley on Sunday and were saved from a humiliating exit in extra time only by a VAR intervention, which ruled out a goal for offside in the final moments
No timeframe or detailed plans have been announced, but Thai officials told local media they envisage the race being run on a street circuit, possibly around the citys historic centre
Sreeja climbed a spot while Manika, who had been Indias No. 1 TT player for a while now, slipped two places to 39 in the latest update
Gukesh created history on Monday by becoming the youngest player to win the FIDE Candidates tournament in Canadas Toronto, scoring nine points in 14 rounds, half a point ahead of several other players, and qualifying as the challenger for the world chess title
Kasparov acknowledged Anands contribution to Indian chess, saying, The children of Vishy Anand are on the loose
Saurav Ghosal wishes to stay sharp and play a bit longer for the country after retiring from professional squash
In a Second Division contest, Jupiter SC eked out a narrow 1-0 win against Carmelites SC. Striker Pradnesh Kadam scored the winner
Assured of winning their Elite Division title for the fourth successive year, NMSA fielded their reserve players and suffered a 1-3 defeat to Kukri XI FC in their concluding league fixture
Zara won five of the six events she participated in and finished second, behind Rujuta Khade, in the 50m freestyle event. The seasoned Muley won the 100m butterfly, 50m freestyle, 100m freestyle and 200m freestyle events. Muley finished second best to Ashwin Jaiswar of MGMO in the 200m individual medley
I have made peace with that decision and whilst I never wish to disappoint, that door is now closed and I will be supporting the guys who take the field in June for West Indies
Someone like Mike Hussey came out and scored runs for us. He had to come and knock it around, Warner said
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi on Monday reportedly said that they would think about a bilateral series with India if they send their team to Pakistan for the Champions Trophy
The rule allows all ten teams to bring in a player from the five nominated substitutes at any point in a match to replace a player in the playing eleven once the match began
So for us, its about doing as best as we can. Hopefully, we can play each game like we did against Gujarat, Warner said during a media interaction
Skipper Rishabhs leadership skills under scrutiny as 8th-placed Delhi Capitals host Gujarat Titans in must-win clash to keep hopes alive for play-off spot
Its time to introspect, admitted the southpaw. We win as a team, and we lose as a team. We need to raise our game and figure out where we have been going wrong or where we have been going right so that we can rectify our mistakes whenever we return, he concluded
Windies legend Brian Lara impressed with RRs India opener Yashasvis array of strokes en route unbeaten 60-ball 104, which led to a nine-wicket victory over MI
Stoinis in his knock scored 13 fours and 6 sixes. Later, Deepak Hooda scored an unbeaten 17 runs in six balls which was laced with 2 fours and 1 six. LSG won the IPL 2024 match against CSK by six wickets. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad led the Chennai Super Kings` innings from the front. He scored an unbeaten 108 runs laced with 12 fours and 3 sixes