NEW DELHI: Sri Lankan fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana delivered his standout IPL performance, claiming four wickets as the Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs in an electrifying match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.Put into bat first, CSK’s star allrounder Shivam Dube and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad showcased brilliant stroke play,…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad hailed the young wicketkeeper MS Dhoni for his exceptional performance, particularly his feat of hitting three successive sixes off Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.Gaikwad recognised Dhoni’s pivotal contribution, acknowledging that it ultimately made the decisive difference in…
NEW DELHI: Matheesha Pathirana and the timeless MS Dhoni dealt decisive blows as Chennai Super Kings triumphed over Mumbai Indians by a margin of 20 runs, despite Rohit Sharma‘s resilient, unbeaten 105 in their clash in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.Dhoni’s onslaught of three consecutive sixes in the final over, bowled by Hardik Pandya,…
NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja showcased not only his prowess on the field but also his playful side, leaving thousands of CSK fans amused with a well-executed prank during the IPL encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at Chepauk on Monday.As Jadeja mesmerized KKR batsmen with a match-winning performance, later in the game,…
NEW DELHI: Ravindra Jadeja‘s playful antics momentarily delayed the eagerly anticipated appearance of MS Dhoni during the Chennai Super Kings match against the Kolkata Knight Riders in a comical turn of events at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Monday.As the wicket of Shivam Dube tumbled in the 17th over against KKR, Jadeja unexpectedly strode out…
What is a good strike-rate for a batter to go at in T20 cricket? Does the answer change to that question change if you bat first, or are chasing? Is it necessary to have only one opener going hell for leather in the powerplay, as if by choice so that the other opener digs deep,…
NEW DELHI: As the T20 World Cup draws closer, India’s batting depth receives a significant boost with the emergence of Shivam Dube as a strong contender for a spot in the squad. The Chennai Super Kings‘ player’s standout performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League have thrust him into contention for a place in India’s…
NEW DELHI: Since Yuvraj Singh‘s retirement, Team India has been on a quest for a left-arm all-rounder capable of turning matches around, reminiscent of the legendary player’s impact in his prime. The search appears to have ended with Shivam Dube, who is striving to step into those formidable shoes.Playing for the Chennai Super Kings, Dube…
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are known to produce stars that go on to do wonders at the international level, and one of the primary reasons behind that transformation is the CSK icon Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who puts his faith in the youngsters like none other; and it gets the best out of even those players…
It’s been almost a week since IPL 2024, full of twists and turns and some exciting, unpredictable, high-octane cricket so far, took off. Based on the performances so far, we thought it’s a good time to form TOI’s IPL XI.RACHIN RAVINDRA (CSK): With his 15-ball 37 in the first match and a 20-ball 46 in…
