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Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After LSG vs MI Game: Lucknow Super Giants Take Big Step Forward

Lucknow Super Giants stepped up their game when it mattered the most as they edged past five-time champions Mumbai Indians to take a step closer to the IPL 2023 playoffs. Mohsin Khan made a fine comeback from a long injury lay-off as the left-arm pacer defended 11 runs off the final over against the destructive Tim David to hand Lucknow Super Giants a five-run win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Tuesday.

IPL 2023: Krunal Pandya's Decision To Leave Field During LSG vs MI Game Called 'Cheating' By Twitter User. R Ashwin's Retort Is Sharp

Marcus Stoinis gave the Krunal Pandya-led Lucknow Super Giants a boost with an unbeaten 89 against Mumbai Indians in an IPL 2023 match in Lucknow on Tuesday. While Stoinis was going hammer and tongs, Pandya too looked solid as he played the anchor role. He was batting on 49 off 42 balls at the end of the 16th over when he could be seen hobbling. Before the start of the next over, he left the field. While rules permit for a batter to be retired out, in which a batter can declare himself out anytime during his innings, there was confusion whether Krunal Pandya was retired hurt or retired out.

"The Mango Guy": Naveen-Ul-Haq, After His 'Sweet Mangoes' Insta Post, Gets New Nickname From Nicholas Pooran

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and mangoes seem to have a quirky relationship. It all started when the bowler got social media buzzing with a post about mangoes. "Sweet mango's," wrote the Afghanistan star while sharing a picture of mangoes being put in front of a TV screen that had Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians match going on. It is worth noting that the visual the TV screen showed was right after Kohli (1) was dismissed. Given Naveen had a clash with Kohli around a week before, fans speculated it to be the pacer's dig at the India batter.

On Fan's "MS Dhoni's Coolness Or Virat Kohli's Aggression" Query, Ravi Shastri's Epic Take

Prior to current captain Rohit Sharma's tenure, Team India had two contrasting leaders in MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli. While Dhoni is known for his cool and calm demeanor, Kohli made his name with his aggressive approach on the field. Under Dhoni, India won the 2007 T20 World Cup, 2011 ODI World Cup and the 2013 Champions Trophy. On the other hand, Kohli led Team India to new heights in the longest format of the game. On being asked to pick between Kohli and Dhoni's captaincy styles, former India head coach Ravi Shastri came up with an epic respose.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Host Dinner For Team RCB At Their Resto-Bar In Mumbai

Royal Challengers Bangalore's campaign in IPL 2023 is no less than any rollercoaster ride. After starting their journey with a thumping win, the Faf du Plessis-led team faced some back-to-back defeats. However, they registered a massive 112-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in their previous match and kept their hopes of qualification alive. Amid the intense competition on the field, RCB players took some time off from their busy schedules as star batter Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma hosted a dinner for the entire team at their resto-bar in Mumbai.

LSG vs MI, Live Score, IPL 2023: MI Take On LSG As Race To Playoffs Heats Up

LSG vs MI, IPL 2023, Live Updates:Lucknow Super Giants will be squaring off against Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2023 match on Tuesday at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. MI are third on the points table with 14 points and with a point less from same the number of games, LSG are holding on to the fourth spot. Both teams will be looking to get out of the danger zone as eight teams remain in the play-off contention. Suryakumar Yadav is back to his breathtaking best and played a huge role in Mumbai's wins in the previous two games. Then LSG have players who can win for the game even from a hopeless situation, like Nicholas Pooran did against Sunrisers.

Brian Lara Admits Not Getting to grips With Hectic IPL Season

Legendary West Indian Brian Lara has conceded that he was not able to come to "grips" with the rigours and emotions of the tournament in his first year as Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach as the franchise once again made an early exit from the IPL. Defending champions Gujarat Titans became the first team to make the playoffs following heir their 34-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in Ahmedabad on Monday. The result also knocked out the Lara-coached side who still have two more matches left.

'Shimron Hetmyer Was Available, Did Not Get Selected': West Indies' Lead Selector Desmond Haynes

West Indies men's lead selector Desmond Haynes informed that Shimron Hetmyer had made himself available for the ODI World Cup 2023 qualifiers in Zimbabwe but did not get selected as per ESPNcricinfo. He further said that the selectors wanted to keep the same team which did well in the white ball series in South Africa earlier this year. Hetmyer has impressed everyone with his recent performances in the ongoing Indian Premier League tournament. He has played 13 matches so far in IPL where he has scored 254 runs with a strike rate of 150.30.

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Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After LSG vs MI Game: Lucknow Super Giants Take Big Step Forward

IPL 2023: Krunal Pandya's Decision To Leave Field During LSG vs MI Game Called 'Cheating' By Twitter User. R Ashwin's Retort Is Sharp

"The Mango Guy": Naveen-Ul-Haq, After His 'Sweet Mangoes' Insta Post, Gets New Nickname From Nicholas Pooran

On Fan's "MS Dhoni's Coolness Or Virat Kohli's Aggression" Query, Ravi Shastri's Epic Take

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Host Dinner For Team RCB At Their Resto-Bar In Mumbai

LSG vs MI, Live Score, IPL 2023: MI Take On LSG As Race To Playoffs Heats Up

Brian Lara Admits Not Getting to grips With Hectic IPL Season

'Shimron Hetmyer Was Available, Did Not Get Selected': West Indies' Lead Selector Desmond Haynes