IPL 2022 | 26 March - 29 May | Tournament Discussion

[MenInG]

And off we go in game 1.

Squads:

Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Robin Uthappa, Devon Conway, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja(c), Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni(w), Dwayne Bravo, Chris Jordan, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Maheesh Theekshana, Adam Milne, Mitchell Santner, Tushar Deshpande, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, Subhranshu Senapati, Prashant Solanki, Mukesh Choudhary, KM Asif, Simarjeet Singh, Bhagath Varma

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane, Nitish Rana, Shreyas Iyer(c), Sam Billings(w), Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Chamika Karunaratne, Shivam Mavi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Umesh Yadav, Rasikh Salam, Mohammad Nabi, Sheldon Jackson, Baba Indrajith, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Pratham Singh, Abhijeet Tomar, Aman Hakim Khan, Tim Southee, Ashok Sharma, Ramesh Kumar

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[MenInG]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) each other in the season opener of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, on Saturday. The match will kick-start a two-month cricket carnival which fans have been eagerly waiting for. It will also be a rematch of last year's final where CSK defeated KKR in the final.

In IPL 2022, CSK will be under a new captain with Ravindra Jadeja receiving the baton from MS Dhoni on Thursday. The defending champions will be without some of last season's star performers in the guise of Faf du Plessis, Shardul Thakur and Josh Hazlewood. Meanwhile, the side will also have some new faces with Devon Conway and Adam Milne joining ranks.

The franchise will be heavily reliant on the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dhoni, Jadeja and Ambati Rayudu in the upcoming game. Star all-rounder Moeen Ali will be missing the opener vs KKR.

KKR also have a new captain with Shreyas Iyer replacing Eoin Morgan as skipper. KKR purchased Iyer for a huge sum of Rs 12.25 crore during the mega auction this year. Even KKR will be without some crucial players, with the likes of Shubman Gill, Rahul Tripathi and Lockie Ferguson not a part of the squad anymore.

The likes of Nitish Rana, Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine will be crucial to KKR's ambitions this season.

Both sides have faced each other a total of 28 times, with CSK coming out on top with 18 wins. KKR have won nine times and one match ended as a no-result encounter.

Last season, both sides faced each other thrice and CSK came out on top in all occasions, including the IPL 2021 final.

CSK defeated KKR by 27 runs in the final.

The season opener of IPL 2022 is scheduled to begin on 7:30 PM IST and both teams will be gunning for glory.

https://sports.ndtv.com/ipl-2022/ipl...mumbai-2843829

[Saj]

XIs:

KKR: Venkatesh Iyer, Rahane, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Rana, Billings, Russell, Narine, Jackson (wk), Umesh, Mavi, Chakravarthy

CSK: Gaikwad, Conway, Uthappa, Rayudu, Jadeja (capt), Dhoni (wk), Dube, Santner, Bravo, Milne, Deshpande

Toss:Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and decided to field

Venue:Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Officials:Anil Chaudhary, Nitin Menon, Virender Sharma, Chirra Ravikanthreddy, Manu Nayyar

[U$ofA]

What is surprising it that Ravi Shastri is half the size he used to be. He has really worked on himself during his off time.

[Saj]

CSK so far batting like Pakistan in the Tests versus Australia.

[RamLakhan]

CSK may lose their charm with new captaincy. Dhoni may also retire in coming years...

[Justcrazy]

Dhoni is batting well here

98 . 5

12 balls to go.

[Justcrazy]

CSK would be looking to get at least 120 here

[Justcrazy]

Dhoni 33 from 32 balls , he is batting well within his zone

[Justcrazy]

132 is the target for KKR

[DHONI183]

It makes very little sense for Dhoni to be batting so lower down the order, lower than some of the guys who he might be still better than even at this age.

A wonderful innings today, the highlight of which might actually be the helicopter shot styled whip to the mid-wicket; a brilliant shot. 132 still doesn't look like enough, though. Jadeja should've been batted at a slightly better pace than that. 145-ish might've worked on this wicket. Still, anything can happen.

All in all, a good start to the IPL for MS. A fifty after a long time, actually.

[MenInG]

CSK 131/5 (20)
KKR 6/0 (1) CRR: 6 REQ: 6.63
Kolkata Knight Riders need 126 runs

[Justcrazy]

Milne to start for CSK

[Justcrazy]

KKR has no scoreboard pressure here

[Justcrazy]

KKR should look to finish the game within 17 overs and boost there run rate here

[Justcrazy]

SIXXX

Rahane hammers Milne

[Justcrazy]

If Rahane can paly cameos on top of the order , KKR would be happy about that.

[Justcrazy]

OUT

Bravo strikes

[Justcrazy]

Bravo bowling well here , using all the experience

[Justcrazy]

SIXXX

Rana hammers that

[gazza619]

Probably watching an IPL game after a very long time. Is it just me or is it that none of the Indian players like to smile or have a laugh in the middle. Everybody looks so serious and is tense as if their life depends on the game.

One of the rookie Indian bowler bowled a beamer to Dhoni and the bowler didnt even apologise. Are these guys thought how to respect?

[Justcrazy]

KKR need 41 runs in 47 balls.

Just need to look for ones and twos here

[Justcrazy]

Probably watching an IPL game after a very long time. Is it just me or is it that none of the Indian players like to smile or have a laugh in the middle. Everybody looks so serious and is tense as if their life depends on the game.

One of the rookie Indian bowler bowled a beamer to Dhoni and the bowler didnt even apologise. Are these guys thought how to respect?

A lot of money involved , you would be under pressure , since most players are far over priced here

[Justcrazy]

KKR need 9 runs in 15 balls.


KKR two blows away from win here

[Justcrazy]

3 - 19 from Bravo , great spell of bowling here

[Justcrazy]

KKR won by 6 wickets.

[Firebat]

IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR, Highlights: Ajinkya Rahane, Umesh Yadav Star As KKR Beat CSK In Season Opener

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2022, Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday defeated Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing a target of 132, KKR crossed the line with six wickets and nine balls to spare.

Ajinkya Rahane played a fine knock of 44 off 34 balls before Sam Billings and Shreyas Iyer's late cameos helped KKR chase down the target with ease. For CSK, Dwayne Bravo claimed three wickets while Mitchell Santner also bagged a wicket. Earlier, MS Dhoni scored a half-century as his exploits helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) post a decent total of 131 for five against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

After being put on to bat first, CSK got off to the worst possible start, losing Ruturaj Gaikwad (0) in the first over. CSK were then reduced to 61 for five before MS Dhoni (50) and Ravindra Jadeja's (26) late blitz took them to a respectable total.

For KKR, Umesh Yadav took two wickets while Varun Chakaravarthy and Andre Russell picked a wicket each. Earlier, KKR won the toss and skipper Shreyas Iyer elected to bowl first.

https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/ipl-...pdates-2844790

[sweep_shot]

Congratulations, KKR.

They were quite good today.

[Saj]

KKR look like a well-balanced side this time.

Early days but could be there or thereabouts.

[MenInG]

Squads:

Delhi Capitals Squad: Prithvi Shaw, Tim Seifert, Srikar Bharat, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Mandeep Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Lalit Yadav, Ashwin Hebbar, Praveen Dubey, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Vicky Ostwal

Mumbai Indians Squad: Rohit Sharma(c), Ishan Kishan(w), Tilak Varma, Dewald Brevis, Kieron Pollard, Tim David, Sanjay Yadav, Tymal Mills, Jaydev Unadkat, Mayank Markande, Jasprit Bumrah, Anmolpreet Singh, Murugan Ashwin, Riley Meredith, Fabian Allen, Basil Thampi, Ramandeep Singh, Daniel Sams, Aryan Juyal, Arjun Tendulkar, Hrithik Shokeen, Rahul Buddhi, Arshad Khan


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[MenInG]

Punjab Kings (PBKS) face Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match 3 of the IPL 2022 season at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Both franchises have been perennial underachievers over the years and are yet to win a IPL trophy. However, both teams splashed cash during the IPL auction and will look to break the hoodoo this season. PBKS will be led by Mayank Agarwal this season while Faf du Plessis will captain RCB after Virat Kohli had decided to step down last season. Both teams look good on paper this season, but will miss some of their overseas star for this game due to international commitments.

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Squads:

Punjab Kings Squad: Mayank Agarwal(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksa, Shahrukh Khan, Prabhsimran Singh(w), Odean Smith, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Rahul Chahar, Sandeep Sharma, Rishi Dhawan, Benny Howell, Ishan Porel, Nathan Ellis, Raj Bawa, Baltej Singh, Writtick Chatterjee, Jitesh Sharma, Prerak Mankad, Atharva Taide, Vaibhav Arora, Ansh Patel

Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Faf du Plessis(c), Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Sherfane Rutherford, Dinesh Karthik(w), Mahipal Lomror, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Shahbaz Ahmed, Mohammed Siraj, Siddarth Kaul, Karn Sharma, Finn Allen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Luvnith Sisodia, Chama V Milind, Akash Deep, Aneeshwar Gautam

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[Saj]

Delhi Capitals win the toss and chose to bowl

[Saj]

Delhi Capitals: 1 Prithvi Shaw, 2 Tim Seifert, 3 Mandeep Singh, 4 Rishabh Pant (capt, wk), 5 Rovman Powell, 6 Lalit Yadav, 7 Axar Patel, 8 Shardul Thakur, 9 Kuldeep Yadav, 10 Khaleel Ahmed, 11 Kamlesh Nagarkoti

Mumbai Indians: 1 Ishan Kishan (wk), 2 Rohit Sharma (capt), 3 Tilak Varma, 4 Anmolpreet Singh, 5 Kieron Pollard, 6 Tim David, 7 Daniel Sams, 8 M Ashwin, 9 Tymal Mills, 10 Jasprit Bumrah 11 Basil Thampi

[maqbool]

MI 53-0 (6)

Good start. Looks like a good batting surface

[maqbool]

Rohit out.

I have no idea about the rest of the batters barring Pollard. Is MI weak this time? Among bowlers I only know Bumrah ��

[maqbool]

Nagarkoti looks like another overhyped Indian bowler.

[Smbhayi]

That's brilliant catch by Seifert

[maqbool]

Khaleel is good.bowled well.

[Ab Fan]

T20 is a rubbish format. Anyone can master it.

[maqbool]

4-0-27-2 is spectacular.

[maqbool]

T20 is a rubbish format. Anyone can master it.

Pujara too?

[maqbool]

177-5 (20) good score… possibly match winning

[Ab Fan]

Pujara too?

He is an exception to the rule. Even he would have mastered it had he taken it seriously and known that it has more perks than playing tests where it is harder to be in the Indian XI for long period.

[sweep_shot]

Mumbai is looking good for a win here.

[maqbool]

Mumbai is looking good for a win here.

I think DC can chase this, they have started very well.

2.4. 30/0

[Ab Fan]

Shaw looks like 27-28 year old.

[MenInG]

Teams:

Royal Challengers Bangalore (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis(c), Virat Kohli, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik(w), Sherfane Rutherford, Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga, David Willey, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Mayank Agarwal(c), Shikhar Dhawan, Liam Livingstone, Bhanuka Rajapaksa(w), Shahrukh Khan, Odean Smith, Raj Bawa, Arshdeep Singh, Harpreet Brar, Sandeep Sharma, Rahul Chahar

Punjab Kings have won the toss and have opted to field

[MenInG]

MI 177/5 (20)'

DC 179/6 (18.2)

Delhi Capitals won by 4 wkts

PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Kuldeep Yadav

[MenInG]

Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets in their IPL match on Sunday. Lalit Yadav smashed 48 not out off 38 balls down the order as DC chased down the target of 178 with 10 balls to spare. Axar Patel also chipped in with a 17-ball 38 not out, while opener Prithvi Shaw contributed 38. For MI, Basil Thampi took three wickets for 35 runs.

Earlier, Ishan Kishan hit a brisk unbeaten 81 as Mumbai Indians scored 177 for 5 after being asked to bat first.

Kishan and skipper Rohit Sharma (41) shared 67 runs for the opening wicket to lay the foundation for the total.

For DC, Kuldeep Yadav picked up three wickets for 18 runs.

Brief Scores:

Mumbai Indians: 177 for 5 in 20 overs (Ishan Kishan 81 not out, Rohit Sharma 41; Kuldeep Yadav 3/18).

Delhi Capitals: 179 for 6 in 18.2 overs (Lalit Yadav 48 not out, Axar Patel 38 not out, Prithvi Shaw 38; Basil Thampi 3/35).

NDTV

[Smbhayi]

This is incredible batting by Faf.. was struggling most of the time but he hangs there and he's exploding now..

[Smbhayi]

This is incredible batting by Faf.. was struggling most of the time but he hangs there and he's exploding now..

At the end of 11th over Faf scored 23 in 34 balls.. in his next 15 balls he scored 45 runs..

[Justcrazy]

170 . 2

13 balls to go.

[Justcrazy]

RCB has batted well here , Punjab need to bat well to get this target.

[Justcrazy]

SIXXXX

Kartik hammers that

[Justcrazy]

RCB will topple 200 here

[Justcrazy]

200 runs now , RCB is in charge here

[Justcrazy]

206 is the target for Punjab

[Smbhayi]

Very good cameo by Kartik..

[volcyz]

Odean Smith is overhyped rubbish like most West Indians in the IPL

Getting paid tons for non existant skills and performances.

[Justcrazy]

Mayank has to take charge here , and get some lusty blows.

[Justcrazy]

Odean Smith is overhyped rubbish like most West Indians in the IPL

Getting paid tons for non existant skills and performances.

Once Rabada is back , he will not play

[Justcrazy]

5 wides , poor bowling here

[Justcrazy]

5 Wides again here , Punjab will be pleased.

[Justcrazy]

When you are chasing 200 plus here , you need to keep momentum throughout, no lull periods.

[Justcrazy]

Punjab need to make full use of power play here.

[Justcrazy]

SIXXXXX

Finally mayank connects one

[Ab Fan]

Once Rabada is back , he will not play

Bairstow and Rabada will make their team very strong.

Mayank
Dhawan
Bairstow
Livingstone
Shahrukh
Raj Bawa/ Odean Smith
Harpreet
Rabada
Rahul Chahar
Arshdeep
Sandeep

[Justcrazy]

Agarwal 29 from 18 balls , just what was required

[Justcrazy]

Punjab Kings need 149 runs in 90 balls.

[Justcrazy]

Four

Dhawan down the track and hammers that

[Justcrazy]

Punjab Kings need 137 runs in 80 balls.

This will go down the wire

[Justcrazy]

Hasaranga 4 overs will be key here

[Justcrazy]

Punjab Kings need 84 runs in 48 balls.

Both openers back in hut

[Justcrazy]

This match has potential to be a last over thriller

[Justcrazy]

Livingstone explodes , Punjab need few more of that here

[Justcrazy]

17 runs of the over , just what Punjab wanted , required rate is below 10 now.

[Justcrazy]

OUT

Siraj strikes , crucial stage

[Justcrazy]

Siraj on fire

2 in 2

[Justcrazy]

Siraj has done the damage in one over , a champion bowler

[Justcrazy]

OUT

Livingston gone , scoreboard pressure on Punjab