Dubai, Nov 4 (Ians/GloFans) Reigning champions Mumbai Indians (Mi) will face Delhi Capitals (DC), looking to shake off the ghosts that haunted them in the closing stages of the league phase, in the first Qualifier of the Indian Premier League (Ipl) at the Dubai International stadium here on Thursday.
The team that lose the match will get a lifeline, and both sides will be looking to avoid playing the extra match.
Mi have always been a strong contender for the title, and this season is no different. Ticking all the boxes so far, the Rohit Sharma-led side are clear favourites on Thursday.
Mi have put up all-round performances in the batting line-up, evidenced by the fact that only Quinton de Kock (443 runs from 14 games) features in the top 10 of the highest run scorers.
And yet, Mi have comfortably managed to put big totals on board. They were, however, at...
The team that lose the match will get a lifeline, and both sides will be looking to avoid playing the extra match.
Mi have always been a strong contender for the title, and this season is no different. Ticking all the boxes so far, the Rohit Sharma-led side are clear favourites on Thursday.
Mi have put up all-round performances in the batting line-up, evidenced by the fact that only Quinton de Kock (443 runs from 14 games) features in the top 10 of the highest run scorers.
And yet, Mi have comfortably managed to put big totals on board. They were, however, at...
- 11/4/2020
- by IANS
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Sharjah, Nov 2 (Ians/GloFans) Placed fifth in the eight-team standings with 12 points, SunRisers Hyderabad (Srh) are just a win away from securing a playoff berth and they will need to dish out something special when they face a rampaging Mumbai Indians (Mi) in the last league match of the Indian Premier League here on Tuesday.
With 18 points, defending champions Mi have ticked all the boxes so far and stopping their juggernaut will definitely be a herculean task for David Warner's team.
Srh must have drawn confidence from their consecutive two wins against Delhi and Bangalore. However, the challenge on Tuesday could possibly be a different once.
Warner, Wriddhiman Saha, Manish Pandey, and Kane Williamson, Srh boast a solid top-order, and they have a power-hitter in the middle-order in the form of all-rounder Jason Holder, who has been pretty decent in both departments of the game -- batting and bowling.
With 18 points, defending champions Mi have ticked all the boxes so far and stopping their juggernaut will definitely be a herculean task for David Warner's team.
Srh must have drawn confidence from their consecutive two wins against Delhi and Bangalore. However, the challenge on Tuesday could possibly be a different once.
Warner, Wriddhiman Saha, Manish Pandey, and Kane Williamson, Srh boast a solid top-order, and they have a power-hitter in the middle-order in the form of all-rounder Jason Holder, who has been pretty decent in both departments of the game -- batting and bowling.
- 11/2/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Oct 30 (Ians/GloFans) Delhi Capitals will be looking to end their run of defeats and confirm a spot in the playoffs when they face the Mumbai Indians in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League here on Saturday.
With three defeats on the trot, DC have faltered in the latter stage of the league season after dominating for much of it.
While Mi are on top of the table with 16 points, DC (14 points) are at the third place, thanks to their net run-rate which is lower than that of second-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore.
If DC suffer defeats in their next two matches, it is possible that Kings XI Punjab (Kxip) would surpass them on net run-rate, even if the Kl Rahul-led side win only one of their remaining two matches. Heavy defeats in their next two games could even push DC out of the top four if Kolkata...
With three defeats on the trot, DC have faltered in the latter stage of the league season after dominating for much of it.
While Mi are on top of the table with 16 points, DC (14 points) are at the third place, thanks to their net run-rate which is lower than that of second-placed Royal Challengers Bangalore.
If DC suffer defeats in their next two matches, it is possible that Kings XI Punjab (Kxip) would surpass them on net run-rate, even if the Kl Rahul-led side win only one of their remaining two matches. Heavy defeats in their next two games could even push DC out of the top four if Kolkata...
- 10/30/2020
- by IANS
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Abu Dhabi, Oct 27 (Ians/GloFans) Both Mumbai Indians (Mi) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) will look to stamp their authority going into the playoffs when they square off in the 48th match of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (Ipl) here on Wednesday.
Both sides have 14 points each but Mi are top of the table due to their superior net run rate.
Mi's captain Rohit Sharma, who had missed the previous two games due to a hamstring injury, is unlikely to feature in the contest and once again Kieron Pollard will be leading the charge.
The Mi top-order comprising Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Saurabh Tiwary are in great form. de Kock (374 runs from 11 games) had failed to click against Rajasthan Royals but the wicketkeeper has been excellent throughout the season.
Their middle-order features Hardik Pandya, Pollard and Krunal Pandya, all of whom have at...
Both sides have 14 points each but Mi are top of the table due to their superior net run rate.
Mi's captain Rohit Sharma, who had missed the previous two games due to a hamstring injury, is unlikely to feature in the contest and once again Kieron Pollard will be leading the charge.
The Mi top-order comprising Quinton de Kock, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Saurabh Tiwary are in great form. de Kock (374 runs from 11 games) had failed to click against Rajasthan Royals but the wicketkeeper has been excellent throughout the season.
Their middle-order features Hardik Pandya, Pollard and Krunal Pandya, all of whom have at...
- 10/27/2020
- by IANS
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Abu Dhabi, Oct 24 (Ians/GloFans) The 2008 Indian Premier league (Ipl) champions, Rajasthan Royals (Rr), may be placed at the seventh spot at the moment. However, the Steve Smith-led side is still afloat in the competition and would hope to strengthen their chances to qualify for the playoffs when they take on a confident Mumbai Indians (Mi) here on Sunday.
While Mi hold the top spot in the eight-team standings, Royals have managed just eight points from 11 matches so far. Mi still have four more matches to play, and another win will seal a playoff berth, and a defeat could further worsen Rr's already slim chances.
Rr suffered an eight-wicket hammering against Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) as all their batsmen failed to convert starts. They boast some modern-day greats like Ben Stokes, Smith and Jos Buttler but the trio has failed in making a bang.
Moreover, Sanju Samson had a fine...
While Mi hold the top spot in the eight-team standings, Royals have managed just eight points from 11 matches so far. Mi still have four more matches to play, and another win will seal a playoff berth, and a defeat could further worsen Rr's already slim chances.
Rr suffered an eight-wicket hammering against Sunrisers Hyderabad (Srh) as all their batsmen failed to convert starts. They boast some modern-day greats like Ben Stokes, Smith and Jos Buttler but the trio has failed in making a bang.
Moreover, Sanju Samson had a fine...
- 10/24/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Oct 17 (Ians/GloFans) Reigning champions Mumbai Indians (Mi) would look to enhace their chances of sealing a playoff berth with a win when they play a deflated Kings XI Punjab (Kxip) in the 36th game of the 13th Indian Premier League (Ipl) here on Sunday.
Despite being in red hot form, the Rohit Sharma-led Mi wouldn't take their opponents lightly on Sunday, as Kxip is motivated by the return of hard-hitting Chris Gayle.
While Mi are the current joint toppers with 12 points, Kxip languish at the bottom of the eight-team standings and another defeat will make their task to qualify very difficult.
After missing most of the first-half games, self-proclaimed 'Universe Boss' Gayle made a decent start with a 45-ball 53 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) in the previous game. The Kxip think-tank will hope Gayle to replicate the show along with the in-form opener Mayank Agarwal and skipper Kl Rahul,...
Despite being in red hot form, the Rohit Sharma-led Mi wouldn't take their opponents lightly on Sunday, as Kxip is motivated by the return of hard-hitting Chris Gayle.
While Mi are the current joint toppers with 12 points, Kxip languish at the bottom of the eight-team standings and another defeat will make their task to qualify very difficult.
After missing most of the first-half games, self-proclaimed 'Universe Boss' Gayle made a decent start with a 45-ball 53 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb) in the previous game. The Kxip think-tank will hope Gayle to replicate the show along with the in-form opener Mayank Agarwal and skipper Kl Rahul,...
- 10/17/2020
- by IANS
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Abu Dhabi, Oct 15 (Ians/GloFans) Reigning champions Mumbai Indians (Mi) are in red hot form and the Rohit Sharma-led side will aim to consolidate their position on the Indian Premier League (Ipl) points table when they clash with an inconsistent Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) in their return fixture on Friday.
The last time the two sides met in the current season, Mi had thrashed Kkr by 49 runs at the same venue, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
With their consistent performances, Mi have emerged as one of the favorites of this year's title. The entire team has clicked as a unit, with both the bowlers and batsmen stepping up whenever the situation demanded.
While they have in-form top-order comprising skipper Rohit and opener Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan have provided stability to their side in the middle-order. The Mi batters are at their peak and can rip apart the best of bowling attacks.
The last time the two sides met in the current season, Mi had thrashed Kkr by 49 runs at the same venue, the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
With their consistent performances, Mi have emerged as one of the favorites of this year's title. The entire team has clicked as a unit, with both the bowlers and batsmen stepping up whenever the situation demanded.
While they have in-form top-order comprising skipper Rohit and opener Quinton de Kock, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan have provided stability to their side in the middle-order. The Mi batters are at their peak and can rip apart the best of bowling attacks.
- 10/15/2020
- by IANS
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Abu Dhabi, Oct 10 (Ians/GloFans) The evening Ipl match of Sunday promises to be a spicy affair as two of the most consistent teams so far -- Mumbai Indians (Mi) and Delhi Capitals (DC) -- will square-off at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here.
On paper, both sides have a top-class opening pair along with a solid middle-order and some explosive power-hitters down the order. The two bowling attacks, too, look quite similar with each team boasting some lethal pacers who have hogged the limelight with their continuous brilliant efforts.
With the two sides looking in fine touch in this edition, it will be a battle of equals on Sunday evening. While DC are sitting atop the table with 10 points, four-time champions Mi are at the second place with eight points.
DC opener Prithvi Shaw looks in fine form while his partner Shikhar Dhawan has been successful in handing good starts,...
On paper, both sides have a top-class opening pair along with a solid middle-order and some explosive power-hitters down the order. The two bowling attacks, too, look quite similar with each team boasting some lethal pacers who have hogged the limelight with their continuous brilliant efforts.
With the two sides looking in fine touch in this edition, it will be a battle of equals on Sunday evening. While DC are sitting atop the table with 10 points, four-time champions Mi are at the second place with eight points.
DC opener Prithvi Shaw looks in fine form while his partner Shikhar Dhawan has been successful in handing good starts,...
- 10/10/2020
- by IANS
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Sharjah, Oct 3 (Ians/GloFans) Reigning champions Mumbai Indians (Mi) and a confident SunRisers Hyderabad (Srh) will look to maintain their winning form when they clash in an Ipl match at the Sharjah Cricket stadium here on Sunday.
Both teams have four points from four games, but the Rohit Sharma-led Mi are atop the table, courtesy a better net run rate.
Both teams are coming after winning their previous games. While Mi hammered Kings XI Punjab (Kxip), Srh came out victorious in the southern derby against three-times champions Chennai Super Kings (Csk) on Friday night.
While Mi don't seem to have any worries either on their bowling or batting fronts, Srh received a major blow on Friday as their lead pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar sustained an injury against Csk and his availability remains in doubt.
Mi's captain-cum opener Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Keiron Pollard are in good nick with the willow,...
Both teams have four points from four games, but the Rohit Sharma-led Mi are atop the table, courtesy a better net run rate.
Both teams are coming after winning their previous games. While Mi hammered Kings XI Punjab (Kxip), Srh came out victorious in the southern derby against three-times champions Chennai Super Kings (Csk) on Friday night.
While Mi don't seem to have any worries either on their bowling or batting fronts, Srh received a major blow on Friday as their lead pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar sustained an injury against Csk and his availability remains in doubt.
Mi's captain-cum opener Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, and Keiron Pollard are in good nick with the willow,...
- 10/4/2020
- by IANS
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Dubai, Sep 27 (Ians/GloFans) All eyes will be on the Dubai International Cricket stadium on Monday when two of the best cricketers-cum-captains of modern day cricket, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, will square off in an Ipl league encounter that promises fireworks.
From the leadership prospective in the league's history, the Rohit-led Mumbai Indians (Mi) have dominated their Ipl exchanges against Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb), having registered 16 wins from 25 games while the opponents have managed nine. Mi have won Ipl title four times and the Rcb haven't won the coveted trophy even once in 12 previous attempts.
In batting, Rohit looks in fine touch with the willow. He led from the front against Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) and scored a brilliant 54-ball 80 and powered his side to a massive 195/5. On the other hand, Kohli's bat has remained silent in the past two outings so far; the run-machine has managed only 15 runs.
From the leadership prospective in the league's history, the Rohit-led Mumbai Indians (Mi) have dominated their Ipl exchanges against Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (Rcb), having registered 16 wins from 25 games while the opponents have managed nine. Mi have won Ipl title four times and the Rcb haven't won the coveted trophy even once in 12 previous attempts.
In batting, Rohit looks in fine touch with the willow. He led from the front against Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) and scored a brilliant 54-ball 80 and powered his side to a massive 195/5. On the other hand, Kohli's bat has remained silent in the past two outings so far; the run-machine has managed only 15 runs.
- 9/27/2020
- by IANS
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Abu Dhabi, Sep 22 (Ians/GloFans) Defending champions Mumbai Indians (Mi) will be keenly looking to bring their campaign back on track, after the reverse in the Ipl opener against the Chennai Super Kings (Csk), when they clash with former champions Kolkata Knight Riders (Kkr) in their second match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium here on Wednesday.
While the four-time Ipl champions, led by Rohit Sharma, started their 2020 campaign with a defeat, the Dinesh Karthik-led Kkr is yet to hit the ground. But Mumbai will take confidence from the fact that historically they have had the upper hand against Kkr in head-to-head clashes, having won 19 of the 25 matches.
In their game against Csk on Saturday, opener Quinton de Kock gave a great start to Mumbai. However, the middle-order batsmen failed to convert it into a big total, except Saurabh Tiwary, who showed some character with his 31-ball 42.
As a result,...
While the four-time Ipl champions, led by Rohit Sharma, started their 2020 campaign with a defeat, the Dinesh Karthik-led Kkr is yet to hit the ground. But Mumbai will take confidence from the fact that historically they have had the upper hand against Kkr in head-to-head clashes, having won 19 of the 25 matches.
In their game against Csk on Saturday, opener Quinton de Kock gave a great start to Mumbai. However, the middle-order batsmen failed to convert it into a big total, except Saurabh Tiwary, who showed some character with his 31-ball 42.
As a result,...
- 9/22/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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