Cricket

Kolkata Knight Riders had a target of 114 runs to chase down in 20 overs & claim their third title. Kolkata Knight Riders lost Sunil Narine early but got a perfect start for a low total chase. Both Gurbaz & Venkatesh Iyer built a match-winning partnership. Both added 91 runs for the team. Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 39 runs off 32 balls.

Sunrisers Hyderabad won the match by 36 runs and they will play the Final against KKR on 26 May, Sunday. Shahbaz Ahmed was named Player of the Match for his 3-23(4) and 18(18).

In IPL 2024 Eliminator 1, Rajasthan Royals clinched a thrilling victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore by 4 wickets at Narendra Modi Stadium. Key contributions from Avesh Khan, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shimron Hetmyer secured RR’s spot in Qualifier 2 against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Catch all the match highlights and detailed summaries here.

Kolkata Knight Riders stormed into the IPL 2024 Finals with a dominant win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1. Mitchell Starc’s brilliant bowling and the Iyer duo’s powerful batting led KKR to victory, setting the stage for an exciting final on May 26 in Chennai. Read the full match report and get ready for more thrilling IPL action!

In IPL Match No. 70, the much-anticipated clash between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Barsapara Cricket Stadium was washed out due to persistent rain. After a delayed start and an initial 7-over match setup, rain intervened again, leading to the match being abandoned without a ball being bowled. Both teams shared points, securing Sunrisers Hyderabad’s position in the playoffs due to a superior Net Run Rate. Kolkata Knight Riders will face Sunrisers Hyderabad in the first qualifier, while Rajasthan Royals will play against Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eliminator.

In a thrilling IPL Match No. 69, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Punjab Kings by 5 wickets at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium. PBKS, after opting to bat, posted a formidable 214/6 with standout performances from Prabhsimran Singh (71) and Rossouw (49). In response, SRH chased down the target, powered by Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 66 off 28 balls. Despite early setbacks, solid contributions from Rahul Tripathi, Nitish Reddy, and Henrich Klassen ensured a successful chase. Abhishek Sharma was named Player of the Match for his remarkable innings.

In an electrifying encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB triumphed over CSK by 27 runs in IPL Match No. 68, securing their spot in the playoffs. After being put to bat, RCB posted an impressive 218/5, with standout performances from Virat Kohli (47 off 29) and Faf du Plessis (54 off 39). Despite a strong effort from CSK, highlighted by Rachin Ravindra’s 61 off 37 and Ravindra Jadeja’s unbeaten 42, they fell short at 191/8. Faf du Plessis was named Player of the Match for his crucial innings.

In a thrilling IPL Match No. 67, Lucknow Super Giants triumphed over Mumbai Indians by 18 runs at Wankhede Stadium. Despite a strong start by Mumbai, highlighted by Rohit Sharma’s 68 off 38 balls, their middle order crumbled under pressure. Nicholas Pooran’s explosive 75 off 29 balls powered LSG to a formidable total of 214. Upcoming excitement includes a crucial clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings, determining the final playoff spots. Catch all the action live on Jio Cinema and Star Sports Network.

Sunrisers Hyderabad faced off against Gujarat Titans in GT’s last match of the season at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. Unfortunately, the match was abandoned due to persistent rain, marking another instance of weather disrupting GT’s fixtures this season. Previously, GT’s match against KKR was also washed out in Ahmedabad. This time, the rain prevented even the toss from taking place, and as the match could not start before the cut-off time of 10:30 PM IST, both teams shared the points. With this additional point, Sunrisers Hyderabad secured their spot in the playoffs.