Ranji Trophy, a prestigious tournament often hailed for its spirit of sportsmanship, was marred by a disgraceful incident involving Delhi fast bowler Navdeep Saini. In a match against Tamil Nadu, Saini’s act to save his team from a certain defeat, have sparked widespread outrage and calls for stricter penalties against his behaviour.

The game, played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, was a one-sided affair from the outset. Tamil Nadu, led by Baba Aparajith, amassed a formidable total of 674/6 in their first innings, with Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar scoring double centuries. Delhi, in response, were bowled out for 266. With the pitch deteriorating, Tamil Nadu enforced a follow-on, hoping to secure a quick victory. Delhi’s batting woes continued, and they were reduced to 161/6 before Saini walked in to bat.

Navdeep Singh’s dramatic collapse on the field

Facing a ?short-pitched delivery, Saini ducked to avoid the ball, which hit his helmet and rebounded to the wicketkeeper. He signalled to the bowler that he was fine, but then, in a shocking display of dishonesty, he dramatically collapsed to the ground, clutching his head. The physio was summoned, and play was halted.

Saini’s actions were met with disbelief and anger from cricket enthusiasts. They believed that he had intentionally faked the injury to gain time for his team, who were struggling to avoid defeat.

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Here’s the video:

Inga enna award aaa kudukaraango!! Ipdi act panriye. Saini time wasting tactics cost TN an outright innings victory. @JayShah bro, something needs to be done about this. We always seem at the receiving end. Lackadaisical umpiring too. Penalties need to be given! #RanjiTrophy pic.twitter.com/nT4GOEG6qQ

— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) October 21, 2024

Saini’s action calls for stricter penalties

The incident has reignited the debate about the need for stricter penalties against players who engage in such behaviour. While the BCCI has taken steps to address th??e issue of poor sportsmanship, there is a growing co??nsensus that more needs to be done to prevent such incidents from happening again.

Saini’s blatant attempt to deceive the opposition and the umpires has tarnished his reputation and raised questions about his sportsmanship.

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India’s premier domestic cricket tournament, the Ranji Trophy, has undergone a revamp for the 2024-25 season. The new format introduces a promotion and relegation system to enhance competition and provide opportunities for teams to move between divisions.

Promotion and Relegation System

A key aspect of this season is the intr??oduction of the promotion ?and relegation system:

Promotion: The two finalists from the Plate group will b?e promoted to the Elite category for the 2025�?6 season.

Relegation: The two lowest-perfo?rming teams from the Elite groups, based on their points and ??quotient, will be relegated to the Plate category for the following season.

The 90th edition of the Ranji Trophy will kickstart on October 11 and continue till March 2025. 

Groups

Elite Category Groups

• Group A: Baroda, Jammu and Kashmir, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mumbai, Odisha, Services, Tripura
• Group B: Andhra, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Hyderabad, Puducherry, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Vidarbha
• Group C: Bengal, Bihar, Haryana, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh
• Group D: Assam, Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Jharkhand, Railways, Saurashtra, Tamil Nadu

Plate Group: Arunach?al Pradesh, Goa, Manipur, Mizoram, Nagaland, ?Sikkim

Also READ: Ranji Trophy 2024/25 Schedule: Date, Match Time, Broadca?st & Live Streaming Details

Squads announced so far

Meghalaya: Aryan Borah, Akash Kumar Choudhary, Arpit Bhatewara, Bamanbha Shangpliang, Bijon Dey, Chengkam Sangma,? Dippu Sangma, Jaskirat Singh Sachdeva, Kishan Lyngdoh, Ram Gurung, Roshan Warbah, Swarajeet Das

Maharashtra: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Nikhil Naik (wk??), Ankeet Bawane, Sachin Dhas, Arshin Kulkarni, Murtaza Trunkwalla, Siddhesh Veer, Mukesh Choudhary, Hitesh Walunj, Pradeep Dadhe, Rajnish Gurbani, Harshal Kate, Prashant Solanki, Satyajeet Bachhav, Mandar Bhandari, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Azim Kazi

Mumbai: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Prithvi Shaw, Ayush Mhatre, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Shreyas Iyer, Siddhessh Lad, Suryansh Shedge, Hardik Tamore (wk), Sidhaant Addhatrao (wk), Shams Mulani, Tanu??sh Kotian, Himanshu Singh, Shardul Thakur, Mohit Avasthi,? Mohd. Juned Khan, Royston Dias.

Odisha: Govinda Poddar (c), Shantanu Mishra, Anurag Sarangi, Sandeep Pattanaik, Biplab Samantaray, Kartik Biswal, Swastik Samal, Rajesh Dhupar, Aashirwad Swain (wk), Anil Parida, Suryakant Pradhan, Sunil Kumar Roul, Rajesh Mohanty, Deba?prata Pradhan, Tarani Sa, Harshit Rathod, Sumit Sharma

Andhra: Ricky Bhui (c), Shaikh Rasheed (vc), KS Bharat (wk), Hanuma Vihari, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Maheep Kumar, Vamsi Krishna (wk), Abishek Reddy, KV Sasikanth, Ashwin Hebbar, CH Stephen, Satyanarayana Raju, A Lalith Mohan,? G Manish, T Vijay, M Hemanth Reddy

Mizoram: Bobby Zothansanga (c), Vikash Kumar, KC Cariappa, Jehu Anderson, Agni Chopra, Mohit Jangra, G Lalbiakvela, Lalhriatrenga, C Lalrinsanga, Joseph La?lthankhuma, Lalhruai Ralte, Rosiamliana Ralte, Moses Ramhlunmawia, Andrew Vanlalhruaia

Hyderabad: Tilak Varma (c), Rahul Singh G (vc), CV Milind, Tanmay Agarwal, Rohit Rayudu, Tanay Thyagarajan, Aniketh Reddy, Nitesh Kannala, Abhirath Reddy, Himateja, Rahul Radesh, Rakshann Readdi, Kartikeya Kak, Saranu N??ishant, Dheeraj Goud

Gujarat: Priyank Panchal, Arya Desai, Het Patel, Urvil Patel, Chintan Gaja, Ar??zan Nagwaswalla, Umang Kumar, Siddharth Desai, Manan Hingrajia, Priyajitsinh Jadeja, Tejas Patel, Jaymeet Patel, Rishi Patel, Rinkesh Vaghela, Vishal Jayswal

Madhya Pradesh: Shubham Sharma (c), Yash Dubey, Himanshu Mantri, Shubranshu Senapati, Rajat Patidar, Harpreet Bhatia, Venkates??h Iyer, Harsh Gawali, Kumar Kartikeya, Saransh Jain, S??agar Solanki, Avesh Khan, Kulwant Khejroliya, Anubhav Agarwal, Aryan Pandey.

Karnataka (first 2 rounds): Mayank Agarwal (c), Nikin Jose, Devdutt Padikkal, R? Smaran, Manish Pandey, Shreyas Gopal, Sujay Sateri, Hardik Raj, Vyshak Vijayakumar, Prasidh Krishna, V?asuki Koushik, Luvnith Sisodia, Mohsin Khan, Vidyadhar Patil, Kishan Bedare, Abhilash Shetty

Kerala (first round): Sachin Baby (c), Rohan Kunnummal??, Krishna Prasad, Baba Aparajith, Akshay Chandran, Mohammed Azharuddeen (wk), Salman Nizar, Vathsal Govind, Vishnu Vinod, Jalaj Saxena, Aditya Sarvate, Basil ??Thampi, Nidheesh MD, KM Asif, Fanoos F

Bengal (first 2 rounds): Anustup Majumdar, Wriddhiman S?aha, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sudip Gharami, Sudip Chatterjee, Abishek Porel, Shahbaz Ahmed, Writtick Chatterjee, Avilin Ghosh, Suvam Dey, Amir Gani, Pradipta Pramanik, Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Md. Kaif, Suraj Jaiswal, Rishav Vivek, Yudhajit Guha, Rohit Kumar

Tamil Nadu (1st round): R. Sai Kishore (c), N. Jagadeesan (Vice Captain), B. Indrajith, B. Sai Sudharsan, Vijay Shankar, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, M. Shahrukh Khan, Boopathi Vaishna Kumar, S. Mohamed Ali, C. Andre Siddart?h, S. Ajith Ra??????????????????????????m, S. Lokeshwar, S. Lakshay Jain, Sandeep Warrier, Gurjapneet Singh, M. Mohammed, R. Sonu Yadav, M. Siddharth.

Delhi (first 2 rounds): Himmat Singh (c), Ayush Badoni, Anuj Rawat (wk), Sanat Sangwan, Dhruv Kaushik, Yash Dhull, Jonty Sidhu, Mayank Rawat, Kshitiz Sharma, Pranav Rajuvanshi (wk), Sumit Mathur, Navdeep Saini, Himanshu Chauhan, Simarjeet Singh*/Divij Mehra, Hrithik Shokeen, Harsh Tyagi, Money Grew?al, Shivank Vashisth

Saurashtra: Jaydev Unadkat (c), Cheteshwar Pujara, Harvik Desai (wk), Sheldon Jackson, Tarang Gohel, Arpit Vasavada, Chirag Jani, Prerak Mankad, Yuvrajsinh Dodiya, D Jadeja, Parth Bhut, Vishvaraj Jadeja, Hiten Kanbi, Navneet Vora, Parsw?araj Rana

Chhattisgarh: Amandeep Khare, Shashank Singh, Bhupen Lalwani, ??Eknath Kerkar, Ajay Mandal, Shubham Agarwal, Ashutosh Singh, Ayush Pandey, Jivesh Butte, Ashish Chouhan, Sanjeet Desai, Ravi Kiran, Rishabh Tiwari, Anuj Tiwary, Vasudev Bareth, Vishvas Malik

Railways: Pratham Singh (c), Suraj Ahuja, Vivek Singh, Upendra Yadav, Ashutosh Sharma (vc), Yuvraj Singh, Karn Sharma, Ayan Chaudhari, Shivam Chaudhary, Kunal Yada?v, Bhargav Merai, Mohammad Saif, Akash Pandey, Himanshu Sangwan, Adarsh Singh

Jammu & Kashmir: Paras Dogra (c), Shubham Khajuria (vc), Abdul Samad, Abhinav Puri, Shubham Pundir, Abid Mushtaq, Vivrant Sharma, Rasikh Salam, Rohit Sharma, Umran Malik, Yudhvir Singh, Auqib Nab?i, Ahmed Banday, Sahil Lotra, Shivansh Sharma

Assam: Denish Das (c), Sibsankar Ro??y, Rahul Singh, Sidharth Sarmah, Bhargav Dutta, Rishav Das, Mrinmoy Dutta, Sumit Ghadigaonkar, Rahul Hazarika, Mukhtar Hussain, Parvej Musaraf, Ruhinandan Pegu, Kunal Sarma, Akash Sengupta, Abhishek Thakuri

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Team India have touched down in Delhi ahead of their much-anticipated second T20I against Bangladesh, set to take place on October 9 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The Indian squad, fresh from their dominant win in the opening T20I in Gwalior, is eager to continue their ?strong form as they look to seal the series.

India’s dominating start in the T20I series

The Men in Blue began their T20I campaign in style with a convincing win in the first match held at the Sh?rimant Madhavrao Scindia Cricket Stadium in Gwalior. India introduced two new talents—pace bowler Mayank Yadav and all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy—who made their international debuts, adding depth to the squad.

Notably, India are without several of their regular T20 stars such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shubman Gill, and Jasprit Bumrah, all of whom are being rested to focus on the o?ngoing Test sea??son.

Eventful journey from Gwalior to Delhi

The team’s flight from Gwalior to Delhi was filled with excitement. Indian bowling coach Morne Morkel was seen engrossed in his work, scribbling notes in his diary, and playfully hiding them when caught on camera. Head Coach Gautam Gambhir and players such as Riyan Parag, Tilak Verma and Sanju Samson were all smiles as they received a g?rand recepti??on upon arriving in Delhi.

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Suryakumar Yadav exhibits his dance moves

The Indian captain, Suryakumar Yadav, also received a warm welcome from fans chanting ‘India ki Shaan’ as the team arrived at the hotel. SKY, known for his cheerful personality, couldn’t resist the lively atmosphere and showed off his dance moves to the beat of the drums being played outside. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) captured the vibrant moment, sharing it with fans on???? social media.

Here is the video:

Gwalior ✈️ Delhi#TeamIndia have arrived for the 2nd #INDvBAN T20I 👌👌@IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/jBWuxzD0Qe

— BCCI (@BCCI) October 8, 2024

India eye series win after Test triumph

Notably, India head into the second T20I after sweeping the Test series 2-0 against Bangladesh. With a win already secured in the first T20I, Suryakumar and his young team will aim to clinch the series with a victory in Delhi, maintaining their dominance over the visitors. Fans are eagerly awaiting an??other spectacular performance from the Men in Blue, with the excitement for the match continuing to build.

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Former Indian captain Virat Kohli and wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant have been named in Delhi’s list of probables for the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) announced the squad on September 24, following a meeting chaired by Gursharan Singh, with selectors K Bhaskar Pillai, Rajeev Vinaik, chief coach Sarandeep Singh, and joint secretary Rajan Manchanda present.

Virat Kohli’s potential return to domestic cricket

This will mark the first time since 2018 that Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi’s probable Ranji squad, signaling a potential return to domestic cricket after a considerable gap. Kohli’s last Ranji Trophy appearance was in the 2012-13 season when he played against Uttar Pradesh following a successful international series against New Zealand. His inclusion could significantly boost Delhi’s chances in the tournament, providing invaluable experience and leadership. However, with his international commitments, particularly the upcoming Test series?? against New Zealand, t??here remains uncertainty over his participation in significant Ranji matches.

Test commitments

Despite being named in the Ranji squad, both Kohli and Pant face scheduling challenges. The domestic competition kicks off on October 11, with Delhi set to play against Chandigarh. Nevertheless, Kohli and Pant will likely be part of Team India preparing for the Test series against New Zealand, starting on October 16 in Bengaluru. Due to these international commitments, their participation in the early matches remains doubtful. Nevertheless, there’s a possibility that Kohli may feature in later matches, particularly the fixture against Jharkhand, starting on November 13. With Kohli retired from T20Is, and no immediate white-ball commitments, fans may yet see him donning the Delhi jersey during the 2024-25 seas?on.

Rishabh Pant: Star power boost for Delhi’s Squad

Even with the uncertainty surrounding their participation, the inclusion of Kohli and Pant in the probables list significantly enhances the profile of Delhi’s squad. Rishabh Pant is no stranger to domestic success, having played 17 Ranji Trophy matches since his debut in 2015. He rose to fame during the 2016-17 season when he smashed the fastest century in Ranji Trophy history off just 48 balls against Jharkhand.

Notable inclusions and omissions

The squad also features pacer Navdeep Saini, who has struggled to secure a spot in the national team in recent months, and young talents like Mayank Yadav, Harshit Rana, and Divij Mehra. Nonetheless, one surprising omission is veteran fast bowler Ishant Sharma, who played for Delhi in the last season but ??has been left out of the p?robables for the upcoming edition.

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Ranji Trophy’s opening match and squad’s fitness Test

Delhi’s Ranji Trophy campaign will start with their clash against Chandigarh on October 11, and a fitness test for the players is scheduled for September 26, 2024. Players currently on internation?al duty, like Kohli and Pant, are exempt from this test. The fitness test is crucial for finalizing the team, as the squad will look to leverage both experience and emerging talent to mount a strong challenge in the Ranji Trophy.

Delhi’s 84-member probables squad for Ranji Trophy 2024-25:

Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant, Himmat Singh, Pranshu Vijayan, Anirudh Chowdhary, Kshitiz Sharma, Vaibhav Kandpal, Siddhant Bansal, Samarth Seth, Jonty Sidhu, Siddhant Sharma, Tishant Dabla, Navdeep Saini, Harsh Tyagi, Lakshay Thareja (wk), Sumit Mathur, Shivank Vashisth, Salil Malhotra, Ayush Badoni, Gagan Vats, Rahul S Dagar, Hrithik Shokeen, Mayank Rawat, Anuj Rawat (wk), Simarjeet Singh, Shivam Kumar Tr??ipathi, Kuldip Yadav, Lalit Yadav, Prince Choudhary, Shivam Kishore Kumar, Shivam Gupta (wk), Vaibhav Sharma, Jitesh Singh, Rohit Yadav, Sumit Kumar, Anmol Sharma, Keshav Daba, Sanat Sangwan, Shubham Sharma (wk), Aryan Chaudhary, Aryan Rana, Bhagwan Singh, Pranav Rajvanshi (wk), Saurav Dagar, Money Grewal, Kunwar Bidhuri, Nikhil Sangwan, Puneet Chahal, Priyansh Arya, Yash Dhull, Prince Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mayank Yadav, Suyash Sharma, Arpit Rana, Divij Mehra, Sujal Singh, Hardik Sharma, Himanshu Chauhan, Ayush Doseja, Ankit Rajesh Kumar, Dhruv Kaushik, Ankur Kaushik, Krish Yadav, Vansh Bedi, Yash Sehrawat, Vikas Solanki, Rajesh Sharma, Tejasvi Dahiya (wk), Rounak waghela, Manpreet Singh, Rahul Gahlot, Aryan Sehrawat, Shivam Sharma, Siddharth Sharma, Parv Singla, Yogesh Singh, Deepesh Baliyan, Sagar Tanwar, Rishab Rana, Akhil Chaudhary, Digvesh Rathi, Sarthak Ranjan, Ajay Guliya

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The Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) has officially announced the launch of the inaugural Women’s Delhi Premier League (WDPL) 2024, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of women’s cricket in the region. This eagerly anticipated T20 tournament is set to take place from Tuesday (September 2) to Saturday (September 7).

A women’s counterpart to the Delhi Premier League T20

The WDPL 2024 will serve as the women’s edition of the ongoing Delhi Premier League T20 (DPL T20) 2024, creating a parallel platform for female cricketers?????????????????????????? to showcase their talents. The tournament will feature four dynamic teams, each representing one of the four zo??nes of Delhi. The prestigious Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has been chosen as the host venue for all seven matches, including the highly anticipated final.

Team line-up and ownership

The four teams participating in the WDPL 2024 have been strategically formed to represent different geographical zones of Delhi. The South Delhi Superstarz, representing South Delhi, are owned by Real Force Resources Pvt Ltd. East Delhi Riders, from the East Delhi zone, are under the ownership of Areion Finserve Pvt. Ltd. Central Delhi Queens, representing the Central Delhi zone, are owned by Utech Developers Pvt. Ltd. Meanwhile, the North Delhi Strikers, repr?esenting the North Delhi zone, are owned?? by Gupta Jee Tent Services Pvt. Ltd.

Teams & Owners

• South Delhi Superstarz Owner: Real Force Resources Pvt Ltd
• East Delhi Riders Owner: Areion Finserve Pvt. Ltd.
• Central Delhi Queens Owner: Utech Developers Pvt. Ltd.
• North Delhi Striker Owner: Gupta Jee Tent Services Pvt. Ltd.

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Tournament structure and key players

The league will feature six exciting league-stage matches played in a single round-robin format, where each team faces the others once. The top two teams on the points table will advance to the grand finale, scheduled for Sunday, Se?ptember 8, 2024.

The WDPL 2024 will see participation from some of the most promising talents in Indian women’s cricket. Among the standout selections are Shweta Sehrawat, former vice-captain of India’s U-19 Women’s World Cup 2023 team, Priya Punia, a senior wicket-keeper batter for the Indian national team, Laxmi Yadav, wicket-keeper batter for UP Warriorz in the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Women’s Delhi Premier League 2024: Full Schedule & Match Timings (IST)

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Dates: September 2, 2024, to September 7, 2024

Match Schedule:

• September 2, Monday –  East Delhi Riders vs South Delhi Superstarz,  Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 am GMT
• September 3, Tuesday –  Central Delhi Queens vs North Delhi Strikers,  Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 am GMT
• September 4, Wednesday –  Central Delhi Queens vs East Delhi Riders,  Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 am GMT
• September 5, Thursday –  North Delhi Strikers vs South Delhi Superstarz,  Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 am GMT
• September 6, Friday –  South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Queens,  Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 am GMT
• September 7, Saturday –  East Delhi Riders vs North Delhi Strikers,  Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 am GMT
• September 8, Sunday –  Final – Team A (Ranked 1st) vs Team B (Ranked 2nd),  Time: 2:00 PM IST/ 8:30 am GMT

Broadcast and Live Streaming details

• Broadcast: Sports18
• Live Streaming: JioCinema app and website

Also READ: Women’s Delhi Premier Lea??gue: Complete squads of all four teams

This article was first published at WomenCricket.com, a Cricket Times company.

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In a high-stakes Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter against the Delhi Capitals (DC) at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) captain KL Rahul executed a breathtaking juggling catch to dismiss Shai Hope. This stunning effort left the crowd in awe and prompted LSG owner Sanjiv Goenka to rise from his seat and applaud the skipper’s ext??raordinary feat.

Early struggles despite winning the toss

Despite winning the toss and opting to field first, LSG did not immediately capitalize on the decision. An early wicket of Jake Fraser-McGurk provided some momentum, but the partnership between Shai Hope and Abhishek Porel soon stabilized the Capitals�?innings. The duo played confidently, steering their team deep into the innings as bot?h added 92 runs for the second?? wicket in just eight overs.

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The juggling masterpiece from KL Rahul

The moment of magic came on the third ball of the ninth over, delivered by Ravi Bishnoi. Bowling a well-placed leg-break on a length outside off stump, Bishnoi induced a cut shot from Hope. The ball rocketed towards the cover region where Rahul was stationed. Initially, Rahul grasped the ball but it slipped from h??is hands, seemingly a missed opportunity. However, displaying remarkable agility and presence of mind, Rahul swiftly followed the deflecting ball and made an acrobatic sideways leap to secure the catch. This incredible display of skill and determination transformed what seemed like a misfield into a spectacular d??ismissal.

Here’s the video:

Appreciation all around as KL keeps his calm to take it on the second attempt 😍#DCvLSG #TATAIPL #IPLonJioCinema pic.twitter.com/QTWDDmHM0n

— JioCinema (@JioCinema) May 14, 2024

Applause from Sanjiv Goenka

Witnessing the rigorous determination and exceptional athleticism of his captain, LSG owner Goenka was all smiles. He stood up and lauded Rahul’s effort, a gesture that highlighted the skipper’s leadership and commitment to the team’s cause. Rahul’s catch was more than just a display of personal brilliance; it was a pivotal moment that galvanized the team. The spectacular dismissal not only boosted LSG’s morale but also underscored Rahul’s exceptional fielding abilities and his dedication to leading by example.

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In the upcoming Match 64 of IPL 2024 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), both teams are poised for a showdown at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Tu??esday (May 14).

This encounter will mark the second face-off between the two sides, with DC emerging victorious in their previous encounter earlier thi??s season by six wickets. As the rematch unfolds, both teams will? be eager to showcase their strengths and secure a crucial win to bolster their position in the tournament.

DC vs LSG: Head to Head Record:

• Since the introduction of the Lucknow franchise in the tournament in 2022, LSG and DC have crossed paths thrice.
• Among these encounters, LSG holds a complete advantage over DC leading with a margin of 3-1.
• This will be the first encounter between both the sides in the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Overview:

With six victories in 13 matches, DC are now under pressure to secure a decisive victory in their upcoming game to maintain their slim hopes of qualifying for the playoffs. Under the leadership of Rishabh Pant, DC has man?aged to secure three wins in their last five matches. However, their recent defeat against RCB, where Axar Patel led the side in the absence of Pant??, highlighted the challenges they face in maintaining consistency.

DC’s probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against LSG:

1. David Warner
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Abhishek Porel
4. Tristan Stubbs
5. Rishabh Pant (c/wk)
6. Sumit Kumar
7. Abhishek Porel
8. Axar Patel
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Anrich Nortje
11. Khaleel Ahmed

A Closure Look:

In the DC lineup, Warner assumes the role of providing stability and seasoned experience at the top of the batting order. Supported by the batting prowess of Fraser-McGurk and Porel and bolstered by Stubbs in the middle order, the team’s batting lineup appears robust. Behind the stumps, Pant takes charge of the wicketkeeping duties, ensuring reliability and solidity.

Turning to the bowling department, DC boasts spin options with the likes of Axar and Kuldee??p, who employ their variations skilfully to trouble opposing batters. Nortje spearheads the pace attack with his express pace and knack for picking up early wickets, while Khaleel offers valuable support with his adeptness in swing bowlin?g. Collectively, this DC lineup showcases a blend of talent and depth, positioning them as formidable contenders in the IPL.

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Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Overview:

Heading into this crucial match, LSG are facing a precarious situation after suffering back-to-back losses. To keep their hopes alive in the playoff race, they must emerge victorious in their remaining two matches. Achieving victories in these games would propel them to 16 points on the table. Nevertheless, it’s not just about winning; LSG also needs to significantly improve their Net Run Rate (NRR) to enhance their chances of qualifying for the playoffs.

LSG’s probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against DC:

1. KL Rahul
2. Arshin Kulkarni
3. Marcus Stoinis
4. Deepak Hooda
5. Nicholas Pooran
6. Ayush Badoni
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Ravi Bishnoi
9. Naveen-ul-Haq
10. Matt Henry
11. Mohsin Khan

A Closure Look:

Rahul anchors the batting lineup with his consistency and aggressive stroke play, while Kulkarni and Stoinis provide stability and power in the middle order. Hooda and Pooran add explosiveness to the batting lineup, capable of turning the game around with their big-hitting abilities. Badoni’s promising talent further strengthens the middle order.

In the bowling department, Krunal and Bishnoi provide spin options, using their variations to trouble opposition batters. Naveen and Henry lead the pace attack with their a??????????????????????????bility to swing the ball and take crucial wickets, while Mohsin adds depth to the pace bowling department.

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In a closely contested Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 encounter, Delhi Capitals (DC) emerged victorious, securing a hard-fought win against the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 20 runs in Match 55 on Tuesday (May 7). Despite a valiant effort from Sanju Samson, whose aggressive innings of?? 86 runs in 46 balls kept RR in the hunt, they were unable to chase down the challenging target set by DC.

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Ishan Porel lay the foundation for DC

DC commenced their innings with a dynamic display of power-hitting, led by Jake Fraser-McGurk, who set the tone with a blazing half-century. Abhishek Porel complemented his partner’s aggressive approach with a well-compiled innings, anchoring the middle order with calculated strokes. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, DC managed to post a formidable score of 221/8, courtesy of crucial contributions from Tristan Stubbs and Gulbadin Naib in the latter overs.

Ravichandran Ashwin’s crafty spin

Facing a daunting target of 222 runs, the Rajasthan Royals’ bowling unit faced an uphill task against the Capitals’ formidable batting lineup. Trent Boult and Sandeep Sharma provided early breakthroughs to stem the flow of runs, while Ravichandran Ashwin’s crafty spin yielded three crucial wickets in the middle overs. Despite their efforts, the Royals struggled to contain the Capitals’ aggressive onslaught, conceding a challenging total at the end of the innings.

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Sanju Samson’s heroics keep RR’s hopes alive

In pursuit of 222 runs, RR’s innings got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets to the pace duo of Khaleel Ahmed and Mukesh Kumar. Jos Buttler and Samson attempted to stabilize the innings with determined knocks, but DC’s bowlers continued to apply pressure with disciplined lines and lengths. Despite a valiant effort from Samson, who played a scintillating knock of 86 runs, and contributions from Riyan Parag and Shubham Dubey, RR fell short of their target, ??managing to reach 201/8 in their allotted 20 overs.

DC’s bowling unit holds nerve despite Samson’s assault

DC’s bowling attack produced a disciplined performance, restricting the Royals’ batting lineup with consistent line and length. Khaleel’s fiery spell yielded crucial breakthroughs, while Mukesh and Kuldeep Yadav provided valuable support with timely wickets. Rasikh Salam‘s impressive spell in the middle overs added further pressure on RR, preventing them from building substantial partnerships.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

A season to remember for? Sanju Samson. Consistency of t??he highest level 👏

— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 7, 2024

Well played Sanju Samson. You have my respect pic.twitter.com/9nBGhKtwUp

— Sagar (@sagarcasm) May 7, 2024

Totally injustice for sanju samson. The catch was not clean at all. Feeling sad for sanju samson ..!!#SanjuSamson pic.twitter.com/IDXbLisbyh

— Haroon Mustafa (@CRICFOOTHAROON) May 7, 2024

Kuldeep what a bowler! #DCvRR

— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) May 7, 2024

Talk about firepower!! Incredible knocks by Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, and Tristan Stubbs to help @DelhiCapitals put up a big total!!

— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) May 7, 2024

DC DID WHATTTTTTTTTT

— best girl (@awkdipti) May 7, 2024

Mcgurk d?oing things what cricket twitter expected Prithvi Shaw would do

— arfan (@Im__Arfan) May 7, 2024

More time taken to confirm it's not wide than they took on that catch decision. This is shamelessness.

— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) May 7, 2024

DC win by 20 runs and stay alive in the playoffs race: //t.co/uOk3Wvn0uX #cricket #IPL2024 #DCvRR #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/9FWMxKfVPE

— betvisa68.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 7, 2024

It’s in his eyes. It ??always is. That burning desire to not only do well for his team, but push 10 others around him to Never. Give. Up.

It’s in his eyes. It always is.

What a fight, Sanju Samson. 👏 pic.twitter.com/UiiCRsGj64

— Rajasthan Royals (@rajasthanroyals) May 7, 2024

Qila Kotla Hat-trick completed with a 𝚁𝙾𝚈𝙰𝙻 win 💙 pic.twitter.com/iMb8AoCH9u

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 7, 2024

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In the upcoming Match 56 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Delhi Capitals (DC) are poised to battle against Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Arun Jaitle??y Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday (May 7).

In their recent outing, Delhi experienced a crushing defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), conceding by seven wickets. Meanwhile, Rajasthan’s previous match ended in heartbreak, as they suffered a narrow one-run loss in a thrilling encounter against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

DC vs RR: Head to Head Records:

• Since the inaugural season of the IPL in 2008, DC and RR have locked horns a total of 28 times.
• Their encounters have been characterized by fierce competition, with RR holding a slight lead, securing victory in 15 matches, while DC have notched up 13 wins.
• Over their recent six encounters, RR have maintained the dominance, with victorious in 5 games each.
• At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC have historically dominated, boasting a clear edge with five victories compared to RR’ 3.

Delhi Capitals (DC) Overview:

DC have endured a rollercoaster season, clinching victory in five out of eleven matches while suffering defeats in six encounters. This sees them currently occupying the sixth spot in the points table, with a rather disappointing run rate of -0.442. Consistency has proven elusive for the Capitals, posing as a significant challenge throughout their campaign. Particularly, the bowling department, spearheaded by Anrich Nortje, has faltered, failing to live up to expectations. Now, their path to th??e playoffs is laden with obstacles, as they must secure victories in all their remaining fixtures while also relying on favourable outcomes from other teams.

DC’s probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against RR:

1. Prithvi Shaw
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Shai Hope
4. Tristan Stubbs
5. Rishabh Pant
6. Sumit Kumar
7. Abhishek Porel
8. Axar Patel
9. Kuldeep Yadav
10. Anrich Nortje
11. Khaleel Ahmed

A Closure Look:

• In a formidable lineup, Shaw spearheads the batting attack with his explosive stroke play, setting the tempo for the team’s innings. Fraser-McGurk’s composed presence brings stability to the middle order, alongside the consistent performances of Hope. Stubbs, a dynamic all-rounder, enhances the team’s versatility with his ability to contribute with both bat and ball.
• Pant’s lightning-fast glovework behind the stumps is matched only by his powerful hitting when at the crease. Sumit’s mature approach with the bat adds depth to the batting lineup, while Porel’s all-round skills provide valuable contributions in crucial moments.
• In the bowling department, Axar’s crafty spin and Kuldeep’s wrist spin offer essential variety and trickery to the attack. Nortje’s express pace poses a constant threat to opposition batters, while Khaleel’s swing bowling adds finesse and completes the formidable bowling lineup.

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Rajasthan Royals (RR) Overview:

RR have showcased regal form in the 17th edition of the IPL, currently occupying the second spot in the points table with eight wins out of 10 matches. Their stellar performance thus far suggests that securing a playoff berth is well within their grasp, requiring just one victory from their remaining four fixtures. However, concerns have arisen regarding the effectiveness of their spin attack, featuring stalwarts Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin, whose bowling prowess has shown sign?s of ??waning with high economy rates in recent outings.

RR’s probable playing XI for the IPL 2024 game against DC:

1. Yashasvi Jaiswal
2. Jos Buttler
3. Sanju Samson
4. Riyan Parag
5. Shimron Hetmyer
6. Rovman Powell
7. Dhruv Jurel
8. Ravichandran Ashwin
9. Yuzvendra Chahal
10. Sandeep Sharma
11. Trent Boult

Squad Characteristics:

Jaiswal and ?Buttler forge a formidable opening duo, renowned for their ability to ignite the innings with explosive starts. Sanju Samson lends stability to the middle order, anchoring the innings with his reliable batting. Parag and Hetmyer inject firepower and adaptability into the lineup, capable of accelerating the scoring rate when needed. Powell and Jurel bolster the batting depth, ensuring resilience during challenging phases of the game.

In the bowling ?department, the spin tandem of Ashwin and Chahal assumes a pivotal role, bamboozling batters with their guile and knack for taking crucial wickets. Sandeep and Boult headline the pace attack, utilizing their swing and seam movement to trouble opposition batters and maintain pressure on the opposition throughout the innings.

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