Dhoni mania as IPL heads into tense final week
Chennai Super Kings host Gujarat Titans on Tuesday in front of a home crowd desperate to see MS Dhoni win another Indian Premier League in what could be his farewell week to cricket.
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"I Love How He...": Australia Great Dissects Shubman Gill's Phenomenal Batting In IPL 2023
Virat Kohli pulled off a string of records en-route his second successive century of the IPL 2023 against Gujarat Titans at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday night, but Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) failed to make it to the play-offs of the tournament as Titans opener Shubman Gill helped his side pull off a brilliant six-wicket win with five balls to spare, leaving the home supporters stunned. Gill not only matched Kohli shot for shot, he ended up with a better strike rate that was crucial to his team's near-perfect chase. He was ably supported by Vijay Shankar, who came in as an impact player and hammered 53 off 35 balls. His innings was laced with seven boundaries and a couple of sixes.
Watch: Mumbai Indians Squad Erupt In Celebration, Following RCB's Loss Against GT
Mumbai Indians had a day to remember on Sunday as they registered a comfortable eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last league stage match. However, the main reason of happiness came after Gujarat Titans defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore in the second match on Sunday, which paved way for the five-time champions into the Playoffs of IPL 2023. MI, who have now qualified with a total of 16 points, were dependent on GT's win over RCB. The team erupted in joy to celebrate their entry into the knockout stage of the tournament.
"Eight Sixes": IPL-Winning Coach On 'Significant Difference' Between Virat Kohli, Shubman Gill Tons
The Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 came to an end on Sunday after a loss to defending champions Gujarat Titans in their last league phase match. Despite a record seventh IPL ton by Virat Kohli, RCB could not end on the winning side. After Kohli's 61-ball 101 formed to bedrock of RCB's 197-run total batting first, GT chased down the target in 19.1 overs. Shubman Gill's 52-ball 104* played a major part in that win. Gill's innings consisted of eight sixes and fours whereas Kohli hit 13 fours and one six. The number of sixes was a "significant difference" between the two innings, according to IPL-winning coach Tom Moody.
Virat Kohli Says He's Playing His "Best T20 Cricket" But IPL Crown Elusive
Virat Kohli says he's playing his best Twenty20 cricket again but at 34 the superstar batsman is running out of time to win the Indian Premier League. Kohli scored another century for Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday -- his second in as many matches -- and he now has seven IPL tons, more than any other player. But his 101 not out wasn't enough. Gujarat Titans won by six wickets as they, Chennai, Mumbai and Lucknow went through to the playoffs of the world's biggest T20 tournament.
IPL 2023 Final Berth At Stake, MS Dhoni's CSK To Face Hardik Pandya's GT
The astute tactician in Mahendra Singh Dhoni will dig deep into his reserves to counter Indian cricket's new 'Crown Prince' Shubman Gill as four-time champions Chennai Super Kings will meet their match in current title holders Gujarat Titans in Qualifier-1 of the IPL in Chennai on Tuesday. Gill, who almost single-handedly knocked out a star-studded Royal Challengers Bangalore with a century for the keeps, has overshadowed Virat Kohli and will certainly force one of India's greatest captains to go back to drawing board and make plans for him.
Virat Kohli in best T20 form of career despite IPL exit with Royal Challengers Bangalore
A second successive century from Virat Kohli was not enough to prevent Royal Challengers Bangalore from crashing out of this year's Indian Premier League.
"Want To Make This Guy Even Better": Lasith Malinga All Praise For Chennai Super Kings Youngster After IPL 2023 Show
Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga, who is now a bowling consultant with Rajasthan Royals (RR) and had dominated the Indian Premier League (IPL) for many years, praised Chennai Super Kings' death-overs specialist Matheesha Pathirana and said that he wants CSK pacer to be better than him at bowling. CSK has discovered a jewel in Pathirana. The youngster is a rising star, and the manner he has been weaving his spell around cricket fans all around the world has been nothing short of a spectacular thing. The young pacer has been frequently likened to Lasith Malinga, one of the greatest bowlers Sri Lanka have ever produced.