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BCCI To Plant 500 Saplings For Each Dot Ball In IPL 2023 Playoffs

The Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs got underway on Tuesday with four-time champions Chennai Super Kings defeating holders Gujarat Titans in a blockbuster clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. After being invited to bat, CSK rode on Ruturaj Gaikwad 44-ball 60 to post a total of 172/2 in front of a packed Chepauk crowd. In reply, Shubman Gill, who scored a century in GT's previous match, scored a gritty 42 off 38 balls, but the defending champions lost the game by 15 runs.

LSG's 'King' Tweet For 'Prince' Shubman Gill Sees Virat Kohli Fans Send Reminders

The final league game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 saw the 'prince' Shubman Gill trump the 'king' Virat Kohli as Gujarat Titans knocked Royal Challengers Bangalore out of the competition. Gill, who is considered by many as the heir to Kohli in the Indian cricket team, was lauded by the who's who of the cricketing world. As the internet bowed down to the 'prince' Shubman Gill, Lucknow Super Giants posted a tweet that wasn't taken in all positivity by RCB fans.

Ravindra Jadeja Aims Fresh Dig With 'Most Valuable Asset' Post On Twitter

Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has had fans guessing with his social media activity. After emerging as the 'Most Valuable Asset of the Match following CSK's victory over Gujarat Titans in the India Premier League (IPL) 2023 Qualifier 1, Jadeja landed a fresh jab through another post on Twitter. The veteran all-rounder put in important contributions in the match, both with the bat and the ball. After his cameo of 22 off 16 took the team to a challenging total of 172 runs, Jadeja picked up two wickets for just 18 runs in his 4 overs.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023 Eliminator: Predicted XI For Both Teams

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI) square off in the Eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. The winner of this fixture will take on Gujarat Titans for a place in the final, while the losing team will crash out of the tournament. The batting unit finally clicking and a rather dramatic entry into the IPL play-offs will make MI a more confident side. LSG, on the other hand, would know all too well that they were eliminated at the same stage last year by RCB after being one of the most dominating sides.

Watch: MS Dhoni Plays With Hardik Pandya's Mind, Tricks Him Into Giving His Wicket

Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni might not be an international cricketer anymore but he is still conjuring his usual imaging in the Indian Premier League. Leading the Chennai franchise, Dhoni once again took them to the final of the IPL, beating Gujarat Titans in Qualifier 1 on Tuesday. A great example of Dhoni's tactical brilliance was witnessed on the field when he 'played with Hardik Pandya's ego' to get his prized wicket, making the cricketing world bow down.

Video: Did MS Dhoni Intentionally Stall Play For 4 Minutes To Get Matheesha Pathirana Bowl?

One of the greatest captains of his generation, MS Dhoni has a plan in his head, no matter the situation his team is in, and he will do everything he can to keep his plans on course. During the Qualifier 1 showdown against Gujarat Titans in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on Tuesday, MS Dhoni looked to have intentionally stalled the game for about four minutes, just to ensure that Matheesha Pathirana became eligible to bowl again. The play had come to a halt before the start of the 16th over, with Dhoni involved in a debate with the on-field officials.

Watch: Chris Gayle Gives A 'Munna Bhai' Twist To Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 Exit

After Royal Challengers Bangalore's exit from IPL 2023, former player of the franchise Chris Gayle shared a reel on social media. In the clip, Gayle could be seen mourning about Virat Kohli and Co. failing to enter the playoffs with the Bollywood song 'Apun Jaise Tapori' from the movie 'Munna Bhai MBBS' running in background. Notably, Gayle played 142 IPL matches scoring 4965 at an average close to 40 and a strike rate of almost 150. He continues to hold the record for scoring the highest runs (175 not out) in a single inning of IPL. He played for RCB from 2011 to 2017.

'Annoying Captain' MS Dhoni Has One Request For CSK Teammates

Arguably the greatest captain of his generation, MS Dhoni has been the constant source of support for his teammates in Chennai Super Kings. However, as the CSK booked their spot in the final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 by defeating defending champions Gujarat Titans in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday, Dhoni called himself an 'annoying captain'. In the post-match presentation ceremony, the 'Thala' had one request for his teammates, especially fielders as the franchise heads into the title decider for the 16th edition of the T20 league.

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BCCI To Plant 500 Saplings For Each Dot Ball In IPL 2023 Playoffs

LSG's 'King' Tweet For 'Prince' Shubman Gill Sees Virat Kohli Fans Send Reminders

Ravindra Jadeja Aims Fresh Dig With 'Most Valuable Asset' Post On Twitter

Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2023 Eliminator: Predicted XI For Both Teams

Watch: MS Dhoni Plays With Hardik Pandya's Mind, Tricks Him Into Giving His Wicket

Video: Did MS Dhoni Intentionally Stall Play For 4 Minutes To Get Matheesha Pathirana Bowl?

Watch: Chris Gayle Gives A 'Munna Bhai' Twist To Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 Exit

'Annoying Captain' MS Dhoni Has One Request For CSK Teammates