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IPL: Veteran Manish Pandey’s fitness impresses Shane Watson 

Wednesday's win saw the Kolkata Knight Riders pull off a four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League and assistant coach Shane Watson said the performance of 36-year-old Pandey underlined his value to the side. Pandey's 45 off 33 meant that Kolkata recovered from being at 54-3 in their chase of the target of 147 as his innings helped them to a win which oxygenated their chances of making the playoffs. Watson told reporters: "This is the best I've seen him

IPL: Fifth straight loss for Punjab as Varma slams…

It was Jasprit Bumrah's first game as MI captain on Thursday and he led from the front as Tilak Varma's 75 not out off just 33 balls helped MI beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in IPL. Mumbai chased down 206 under lights at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, with Varma again top-scoring for them from No. 4 — giving a world-class score to their rarefied batting line-up after slumping to 88-3: within points of being floored by another strong attack despite playing

IPL: Rohit returns in style, Rickelton stars as Mumbai…

Rohit Sharma, the former India captain returned to form with 84 off 44 balls and along with opener Ryan Rickelton put on a world-class performance from where Mumbai Indians cruised to a comfortable six-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants in match four of the Indian Premier League (IPL) here Monday night. Rohit, who missed five matches due to a hamstring injury return, was well partnered with Rickelton whose explosive 83 off 32 balls gave them the start they needed for another chase at

IPL: Pandya defends bowlers as Mumbai’s struggles continue

Bowlers of Mumbai Indians are being hammered for their inability to protect what was then their highest first-innings total in the IPL during Wednesday's loss, yet MI captain Hardik Pandya wouldn't play his bowlers as scapegoats and said everyone had to shoulder the blame. Mumbai -- five-times victors - are languishing through a horrendous season and stay ninth in the 10-group standings with only two wins from eight matches. Led by India paceman Jasprit Bumrah, their highly-touted bowling group has struggled, with conditions

IPL: Salt and Kohli in the runs as Bengaluru…

Opener Phil Salt and the ever-reliable Virat Kohli slammed half-centuries to set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 18-run win over Mumbai Indians in a marquee IPL fixture on Sunday. Salt smashed 78 from 36 deliveries, with Kohli anchoring his way to 50 as defending champions Bengaluru added 120 runs for the opening partnership and posted a total of 240-4 at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium. A brisk 53 off 20 balls by captain Rajat Patidar and a late onslaught by Tim David, who scored an unbeaten

IPL: Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi fire Rajasthan to win in rain-hit…

Openers Yashasvi Jaiswal and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored blistering knocks each, leading Rajasthan Royals to a comfortable 27-run win over Mumbai Indians in an IPL match here on Tuesday that was interrupted by rain. Jaiswal, who finished on 77 not out, and fellow left-hander Sooryavanshi hit a quick-fire 39 off just 14 balls to propel Rajasthan to 150-3 in the match shortened to 11 overs per side in Guwahati. Rajasthan then restricted five-time champions Mumbai to 123-9 in their 10-team pool, securing their

IPL captain Rahane takes pop at Cricket Australia over…

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane fired a shot at Cricket Australia after its $2.7 million all-rounder Cameron Green was unable to bowl as they kicked off their IPL season with defeat. Green was snapped up by three-time champions Kolkata in December's auction for 252 million rupees to become the most expensive overseas buy in Indian Premier League history. Mumbai Indians chased down the 220 that Kolkata scored at Wankhede Stadium on Sunday but Green hit a four and a six while batting

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians knock Rajasthan Royals out of…

The Mumbai Indians, who have won the IPL five times before, have won the IPL 6 times in a row after defeating the Rajasthan Royals by 100 runs, causing the Royals to get eliminated from the playoffs.   Winning the toss and being given the opportunity to bat first, Mumbai achieved a massive score of 217 runs (Suryakumar Yadav 48, Hardik Pandya 48, Rohit Sharma 53, Ryan Rickelton 61).   The Royals were skittled out for 117 runs, while Trent Boult and Karn Sharma took

Arjun Tendulkar Called up by BCCI

After an impressive debut in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 with the Mumbai Indians (MI), all-rounder Arjun Tendulkar has been reportedly roped in by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for its three-week camp at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru. Arjun, who is the son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, is among the 20 ‘potential’ all-rounders shortlisted for the BCCI camp. Arjun left Mumbai to ply his trade for Goa in the Indian domestic season before the

IPL 2021 Points Table Update: Orange Cap and Purple…

Kolkata Knight Riders all but ended Mumbai Indians' hopes of qualifying for the playoffs by registering a huge 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals in Sharjah. Kolkata Knight Riders delivered a virtual knockout blow to the defending champions Mumbai Indians by registering a huge 86-run win over Rajasthan Royals in Sharjah in match 54 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Thursday. With this massive victory, the Eoin-Morgan led side is now almost certain of a fourth-place finish with a net run-rate of

Ishan Kishan, Nathan Coulter-Nile Star As Mumbai Indians Crush…

Jimmy Neesham and Nathan Coulter-Nile bowled exceptionally well to keep Mumbai Indians alive and kicking as they outclassed Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match in Sharjah on Tuesday. Jimmy Neesham and Nathan Coulter-Nile bowled exceptionally well to keep Mumbai Indians alive and kicking as they outclassed Rajasthan Royals by eight wickets in a low-scoring Indian Premier League match in Sharjah on Tuesday. New Zealander Neesham (3/12) and Aussie Coulter-Nile (4/14) snapped seven wickets for only 26 runs

Rohit Sharma Becomes First Indian Batsman To Hit 400…

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma reached a major landmark on Tuesday as he became the first Indian batsman to hit 400 sixes inT20 cricket. Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Rohit Sharma added yet another feat to his name on Tuesday as he became the first Indian batsman to hit 400 sixes in T20 cricket. The 34-year-old achieved the milestone against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Match 51 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 in Sharjah on Tuesday. Apart from Rohit, no other Indian batsman has

IPL 2021: “Need To Stick To Our Plans,” Says…

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma agreed that his team didn't play to their potential in the first three games on resumption of IPL 2021. Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma agreed that his team didn't play to their potential in the first three games on resumption while his Punjab Kings opposite number KL Rahul had no hesitation in admitting that his team is not handling pressure situations well enough. MI beat Punjab Kings by six wickets after three back-to-back defeats and are now back

IPL 2021 Points Table Update: Mumbai Indians Move Up,…

With their win six-wicket win over Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians are now level with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 standings. Mumbai Indians registered their first win of the UAE leg of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 as they beat Punjab Kings by six wickets in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday. With that win, Mumbai Indians are now level with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2021 standings. However, KKR are fourth on the table thanks to a superior net run-rate.

Hardik Pandya Finds Form As Mumbai Indians Beat Punjab…

Hardik Pandya finally showed glimpses of his destructive self as he brought Mumbai Indians back in play-off contention with the defending champions beating Punjab Kings by six wickets in an IPL encounter on Tuesday. Hardik Pandya finally showed glimpses of his destructive self as he brought Mumbai Indians back in play-off contention with the defending champions beating Punjab Kings by six wickets in an IPL encounter on Tuesday. Hardik smashed two fours and a six in the penultimate over bowled by Mohammed Shami

Glenn Maxwell, Harshal Patel Propel Royal Challengers Bangalore To…

Glenn Maxwell justified his million dollar contract with an all-round performance before Harshal Patel took a hat-trick to ensure a thumping 54-run victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore over Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League in Dubai on Sunday. Maxwell (56 off 37 balls and 2/23) produced one of his better efforts in the IPL while Harshal (4/17 in 3.1 overs), the current Purple Cap holder removed Hardik Pandya, Kieron Pollard and Rahul Chahar off successive deliveries to defend a target of 165

Kolkata Knight Riders Ease To 7-Wicket Win Over Mumbai…

Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance for the second successive game to tame Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in an IPL 2021 match. Rookie Venkatesh Iyer left many in awe of his talent as Kolkata Knight Riders produced a clinical performance for the second successive game since IPL's resumption to tame the mighty Mumbai Indians by seven wickets and enter the top-four in the points table in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Iyer (53 off 30), playing his second IPL game, displayed the

Mumbai Indians Aim To Return To Winning Ways Against…

Defending champions Mumbai Indians will look to sort out their middle-order woes and bring their campaign back on track when they take on an inconsistent Rajasthan Royals in an IPL game, on Thursday. MI are coming into the match after suffering back-to-back losses, the last one being a nine-wicket defeat against Punjab Kings in Chennai and need to start the Delhi leg afresh. The Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan have lost thrice in the tournament so far and will seek to build on the six-wicket

IPL 2021: ‘Need To Look At That,’ Says Rohit…

Rohit Sharma said that Mumbai Indians have failed to put up big totals in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) and that is an area they will have to address. Mumbai Indians (MI) slumped to their third defeat of the season against Punjab Kings (PBKS) on Friday. "Not enough runs, exactly. I still feel it's not a bad wicket to bat on. You can see how Kings won with nine wickets in hand," Rohit Sharma said in the post-match press

DC vs MI: Shikhar Dhawan, Amit Mishra Shine In…

Delhi Capitals' (DC) Amit Mishra (4/24) spun his web around the Mumbai Indians (MI) batsmen to restrict them to sub-par 137 for 9 after the defending champions decided to bat. Opener Shikhar Dhawan then top-scored with a 45 off 42 balls as DC held their nerves in the final overs to chase down the target with five balls to spare. It was their first win over MI in last five meetings, having lost four times last season in UAE. Chasing 138 to win,