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IPL 2024: MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Gives A Big Statement After Loss Against CSK

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MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Gives A Big Statement After Loss Against CSK: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya grabed Dhoni's game plan, highlighting the unseen influence he exerts from behind the stumps for CSK.

MI Skipper Hardik Pandya Gives A Big Statement After Loss Against CSK: Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya grabed Dhoni’s game plan, highlighting the unseen influence he exerts from behind the stumps for CSK.

Hardik Pandya noted all the incident during their chase of 207 runs. However, MI lost by 20 runs as a result of Matheesha Pathirana’s brilliant four-wicket effort, which changed the tide. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the skipper of CSK, repeated Pandya’s words, complimenting Dhoni on his significant 4-ball-20 and highlighting the young wicketkeeper’s important sixes.

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Hardik Pandya said: “It (target) was definitely gettable, but they bowled pretty well. Pathirana was the difference. They were smart with the plans and their approach. They got the hang of it, there’s a man behind the stumps (Dhoni) who tells them what’s working, and that helps. It (pitch) was holding up a bit and getting difficult.”

“It was about batting well and keeping the intent. We were going quite well (in the run chase) till Pathirana came into the attack and took those two wickets. It was about what is best at that time, we could have done something different. I like to play percentage cricket, it would have been difficult for him (Dube) against seamers rather than spin. We are on the road for the next four games, need to play good cricket, need to keep the intensity high.”

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Gaikwad also provided insight into the tactical choices taken throughout the game by talking about the calculated decision to choose Ajinkya Rahane as the opening batsman.

Overall, Dhoni’s strategic prowess and the critical moments that affected the game’s outcome were acknowledged by both captains.

Gaikwad said: “I would have taken 6 overs 60 at the powerplay. You need to be on the mark with bowling and batting at this venue. Our Malinga bowled really well today, he nailed those yorkers. Not to forget, Tushar and Shardul also did well. (On plans ahead) I think we need to keep it simple, encourage all to be in a good headspace and continue the same way. Jinks was carrying a bit of a niggle, so thought it was better for him to open. I’m fine batting anywhere, plus it is the added responsibility as the team captain.”

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(With Input From Cricfit)

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IPL 2024: SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Head to Head for 66th match

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IPL 2024: SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Head to Head for 66th match

IPL 2024 SRH vs GT Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Head to Head for 66th match: Sunrisers Hyderabad will face Gujarat Titans in the 66 match of IPL 2024. SRH are fourth on the points table with 14 points and two games left to play.

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They need one more win to qualify for the playoffs. On the other hand, the Titans have won five matches and lost seven matches so far. They are already out of the playoff race.

They will lock horns with Gujarat Titans in their next game on Thursday.

The team led by Pat Cummins broke several records and emerged as one of the most threatening teams in the tournament. In the last game, SRH started the innings with a bang, openers Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma started to smash from the first ball in the powerplay as usual and played magnificent innings.

GT lost their momentum mid-season, and despite several efforts, it failed to leave an impact.

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This match will take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

Venue – Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad

Match Date: May 16, 2024 (Thursday)

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Head to Head
Matches Played – 4

SRH won – 3

GT won – 1

Last 5 meetings
SRH won – 3 GT won – 1

Pitch Report:

The surface in Hyderabad is usually a batting surface, which also has the effect of dew. However, it is also good for batters. Bowlers do have some assistance, as the pacers get some early swing, and the spinners can get some turn. The temperature is likely to be around 29°C on the match day with 59% humidity and 7 km/h wind speed. There are 38% chances of precipitation during the game.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans Predicted Playing XIs:

SRH: Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Nitish Reddy, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, T Natarajan

GT: Shubman Gill (c), Sai Sudharsan, Shahrukh Khan, Matthew Wade (wk), David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Umesh Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Kartik Tyagi

SRH vs GT Dream11 Team

Wicket-Keeper: Heinrich Klaasen (C)

Batters: Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan(VC)

All-rounder: Shahrukh Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy

Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Pat Cummins, Rashid Khan, T Natarajan

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IPL 2024: Mohammed Siraj’s Baffling Comment, Virat Kohli’s “Alag Cricket Chal Raha hai”

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IPL 2024: Mohammed Siraj's Baffling Comment, Virat Kohli's "Alag Cricket Chal Raha hai"

Mohammed Siraj’s Baffling Comment, Virat Kohli’s “Alag Cricket Chal Raha hai”: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad had a terrific victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) on Sunday in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, and the team’s locker room was celebrating.

In addition to earning RCB the crucial two points, the 47-run victory improved their Net Run Rate and put them in a better position to finish in the top 4.

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Players were making jokes about their teammates in the changing area, which created a genuinely joyous mood.

One of the best parts of the changing room sequences was definitely the banter between Mohammed Siraj and Virat Kohli.

In a video shared by RCB on social media, Kohli and Siraj were engaged in a fun conversation, with RCB spinner Karn Sharma also getting involved. Here’s how the conversation went:

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Siraj: What a comeback! We only wanted to take it one game at a time. Qualification or the playoffs is not in our control. What is in our control is, fast bowlers have the balls, batters have the bat. All we have to do is attack. If we qualify, it’s very good. But we just want to continue playing this brand of cricket.

Kohli: (laughs) He is saying batter has a bat and bowler has a ball

Siraj: The mindset is to take wickets, right?

Virat Kohli’s “Alag Cricket Chal Raha hai”

Kohli: (laughs) Alag cricket chal rahi hai (he is playing different cricket). Just say, “All I can see are stumps”

Siraj: Siuuuuuu…

Kohli: (laughs) He is saying see you.

In another video shared by RCB, the franchise’s players could be seen celebrating their victory against DC, the fifth consecutive of the season, in a wild manner.

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Though RCB’s playoffs qualification hopes have been given a big boost, the situation still isn’t completely in their hands. RCB don’t just need to beat CSK in their final league match of the season but also hope for a few other results to fall in their favour.

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