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IPL Playoffs Qualification Scenario: How Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals Can Qualify

After 5 wins in 11 matches, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) see themselves wanting a late push to boost their playoffs qualification chances. The Faf du Plessis-led side takes on Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals who are also outside the top four at present. The Royals, with 6 wins in 12 matches, have a slightly better scenario than the Bengaluru side but they also need a string of positive results towards the end to book their spot in the next round. The scenario for the Royals isn't as stiff as the Royal Challengers, who will be all but out of playoffs race with a defeat on Sunday.

"They Hit On The Head": Jonty Rhodes' Startling Revelation From Hyderabad Crowd Chaos

Crowd trouble marred Lucknow Super Giants' impressive victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Saturday. As a few decisions went against SRH on the field, fans turned rogue and started to throw objects on the field, prompting the match to come to a halt for a brief interval. After a report claimed that nuts and bolts were thrown at the LSG dugout by fans, the franchise's fielding coach Jonty Rhodes revealed that one of the object hit their player Prerak Mankad on the head.

'Baffled' Ex India Star Questions Umran Malik's Handling In IPL 2023 By SRH

Umran Malik was a revelation at the IPL 2022. With the express pace at his disposal, the 24-year-old pacer impressed all. From Brett Lee to Shoaib Akhtar, every great speed merchant took note of him. Some even asked the BCCI to fast-track him into playing side. He did make his international debuts in the T20I and ODI formats. However, the IPL 2023 has not been kind to Umran in the SunRisers Hyderabad ranks. This year he has played just seven games, taking five wickets at an economy of 10.35 per over. He last played a game for SRH on April 29 and is yet to play a game this month.

Targeted By Hyderabad Crowd With Virat Kohli Chants, Gautam Gambhir Trends On Twitter

The Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants game in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season won't just be remembered for Nicholas Pooran's heroic batting at the death but also for the home crowd's unruly behaviour. The match encountered plenty of trouble from fans over certain incidents that took place on the field. However, even when there were no triggers, fans started to chant the name of Royal Challengers Bangalore batter Virat Kohli, especially when LSG mentor Gautam Gambhir was around. Even on social media platform Twitter, Gambhir became one of the top trends during and after the match.

Heinrich Klaasen, Amit Mishra Guilty Of IPL Code Of Conduct Breach

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star Heinrich Klaasen was fined 10 percent of the match fee for breaching the Indian Premier League (IPL) code of conduct during a match between the SRH and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) played on Saturday. The IPL didn't specify the incident for which Klaasen was being penalised. But, the penalty is likely to have come following Klaasen's decision to confront the umpire over the waste-high no-ball issue that took place in the match. Lucknow Super Giants spinner Amit Mishra was also reprimanded for a Code of Conduct Breach.

"New Faces...": Ravi Shastri's Massive Prediction For India's 2024 T20 World Cup Squad

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri is expecting a number of new faces in India's T20 World Cup squad next year with skipper Hardik Pandya having a "big say" in selection matters. While the likes of Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma and star batter Virat Kohli still remain in the T20 scheme of things, the phasing out process had started after a disappointing semi-final exit in last year's global meet in Australia. "I think they will (look in new direction)," Shastri told ESPN Cricinfo.

DC vs PBKS, IPL 2023: Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar Fashion Punjab Kings' 31-Run Win To Knock Out Delhi Capitals

Prabhsimran Singh's magnificent maiden IPL hundred was well complemented by Harpreet Brar's four wicket haul as Punjab Kings on Saturday kept their slim play-off hopes alive with a comprehensive 31-run win over Delhi Capitals, who were knocked out of contention in the process. If Prabhsimran showed tremendous resolve during his 65-ball 103 to single-handedly power PBKS to 167 for 7, Brar (4/30) and Rahul Chahar (2/16) then spun a web to strangle Delhi's chase as the home side managed just 135 for 8, despite a sizzling 27-ball 54 by skipper David Warner. The win took Punjab to 12 points from 12 games, just outside the top four but they will need to win the next two matches as well to keep hopes of a playoff, while it was the end of the road for Delhi.

"Not Going To Win...": David Warner Blasts DC Batters After Defeat Against PBKS

Delhi Capitals captain David Warner rued his side's poor batting approach as they were knocked out of IPL play-offs contention after suffering a 31-run loss to Punjab Kings here on Saturday. Chasing 168 on a slow-turner, the Australia left-handed batter gave DC a perfect start as his side reached 69 for no loss at the end of powerplay, but they crashed to 88 for 6 in 10.1 overs and were ultimately restricted to 136 for 8. "The way we started and then losing six for 30, you are not going to win many games," Warner said at the post-match presentation.

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IPL Playoffs Qualification Scenario: How Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals Can Qualify

"They Hit On The Head": Jonty Rhodes' Startling Revelation From Hyderabad Crowd Chaos

'Baffled' Ex India Star Questions Umran Malik's Handling In IPL 2023 By SRH

Targeted By Hyderabad Crowd With Virat Kohli Chants, Gautam Gambhir Trends On Twitter

Heinrich Klaasen, Amit Mishra Guilty Of IPL Code Of Conduct Breach

"New Faces...": Ravi Shastri's Massive Prediction For India's 2024 T20 World Cup Squad

DC vs PBKS, IPL 2023: Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar Fashion Punjab Kings' 31-Run Win To Knock Out Delhi Capitals

"Not Going To Win...": David Warner Blasts DC Batters After Defeat Against PBKS