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Yuzvendra Chahal Surpasses Dwayne Bravo, Becomes Highest Wicket-Taker In IPL History

Yuzvendra Chahal entered the history books as the Rajasthan Royals spinner became the highest wicket-taker in the Indian Premier League (IPL) during their match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Thursday. Chahal dismissed KKR skipper Nitish Rana thanks to a solid catch from Shimron Hetmyer to surpass Dwayne Bravo in the list of wicket-takers in the competition. Ahead of the match, Chahal and Bravo were both tied at 183 wickets but Rana's dismissal cemented the spinner's position at the top of the elite list. Piyush Chawla is third with 174 wickets while Amit Mishra has taken 172 wickets.

"India Cap Is Not Far Away": Ex-India Star's Big Prediction On Rinku Singh After IPL 2023 Heroics

Former India cricketer Harbhajan Singh - who has spent some time in the Kolkata Knight Riders dressing room - believes Rinku Singh's growth story will help him earn the elusive India cap soon. Speaking on Star Sports' Cricket Live, Harbhajan Singh said, "That India cap is not far away from Rinku's head. He's such an inspirational player. He's run all the hard yards and worked very hard to get to where he is today. Full credit to him for having that belief in himself. His journey is a life lesson and all young kids should learn from him."

"Pressure On MS Dhoni Is Enormous": England Great On What CSK Captain Is Going Through In IPL 2023

Chennai Super Kings have taken another step towards solidifying a playoff berth in the 2023 IPL by picking up a 27-run win over the Delhi Capitals at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai. CSK's balanced batting saw them score 167 runs with six players hitting 20 or more runs, including a blistering 20 from MS Dhoni (9b, 1x4, 2x6). Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ambati Rayudu, and Ravindra Jadeja joined Dhoni in the 20-run club, with Dube's 25 runs being the most (12b, 3x6). Delhi had a poor start, losing their Top-3 with just 25 runs on board. Rilee Rossouw put up a resilient 35 runs (37b, 2x4, 1x6) but simply couldn't score fast enough to reach the target.

Ravindra Jadeja Likes Tweet That Says CSK Star Is "In A Lot Of Pain". Speculations Start

Ravindra Jadeja had a tough season with Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 with the all-rounder stepping down from captaincy midway into the season. He even struggled with his form. However, things have been better this season and he produced a match-winning performance against Delhi Capitals to boost his side's chances of reaching the playoffs. While his on-field performance has been lauded by fans and experts alike, his recent activity on social media started speculations.

"Like A Young MS Dhoni": England Great Compares IPL Star With Legend. Not Ishan Kishan

Excitement levels are reaching a crescendo as the IPL 2023 enters its business end. This year's edition is proving all the more difficult-to-predict as it has been one of the closest seasons, especially in terms of which teams will make the playoffs. With 55 of the 74 matches played so far, there is still no team that is out of the race for the playoffs. And plenty of dramatic last-ball finishes have kept fans on their feet.

"MS Dhoni Never Takes Pain Killer": CSK Captain's Ex-India Teammate Explains Reason

It was a memorable day for all the MS Dhoni fans as Chennai Super Kings registered a victory by 27 runs over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. Playing at their fortress Chepauk, CSK posted a total of 167/8, which included a blistering cameo from MS Dhoni, who smashed 20 off just 9 balls. Later, CSK restricted DC to 140/8 after Matheesha Pathirana scalped three wickets. For Dhoni, who will be turning 42 later this year, age is just a number as he has been setting an example for all the fans. However, the former India skipper was seen struggling and hobbling while running between the wickets during the match against DC.

"Need To Execute Our Skills With Bat...": DC Assistant Coach Shane Watson

Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson feels that not executing skills with the bat for a consistent period of time has been team's bane this season, resulting in seven defeats out of 11 Indian Premier League games so far. DC, who are placed last in the points table with four wins so far, are all but out of play-off contention with only three games left. On Wednesday, DC lost to Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs after dominating the home team for better part of their bowling effort. CSK posted a total of 167/8 in their 20 overs, before restricting DC to 140/8.

"Seeing MS Dhoni Limping Breaks My Heart": Irfan Pathan's Emotional Post On Close Friend

Former Indian cricket team all-rounder Irfan Pathan took to social media to post a heartfelt message for MS Dhoni after they met following the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals on Wednesday. “Jaha se chorte hai wahi se fir se shuru hoti hai Hamari dosti. Never been a time where we met and didn't remember our good old days. Some funny memories comes back to the life every time we meet,” he tweeted.

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Yuzvendra Chahal Surpasses Dwayne Bravo, Becomes Highest Wicket-Taker In IPL History

"India Cap Is Not Far Away": Ex-India Star's Big Prediction On Rinku Singh After IPL 2023 Heroics

"Pressure On MS Dhoni Is Enormous": England Great On What CSK Captain Is Going Through In IPL 2023

Ravindra Jadeja Likes Tweet That Says CSK Star Is "In A Lot Of Pain". Speculations Start

"Like A Young MS Dhoni": England Great Compares IPL Star With Legend. Not Ishan Kishan

"MS Dhoni Never Takes Pain Killer": CSK Captain's Ex-India Teammate Explains Reason

"Need To Execute Our Skills With Bat...": DC Assistant Coach Shane Watson

"Seeing MS Dhoni Limping Breaks My Heart": Irfan Pathan's Emotional Post On Close Friend