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IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After GT vs PBKS Match 48

Punjab Kings (PBKS) defeated Gujarat Titans (GT) by eight wickets in Match 48 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Tuesday. Chasing a target of 144 runs, PBKS reached 145 for two in 16 overs. Opener Shikhar Dhawan smacked an unbeaten knock of 62 runs off 53 balls and all-rounder Liam Livingstone was also unbeaten with a knock of 30 runs off 10 deliveries. Earlier, GT posted 143 for eight in 20 overs, courtesy of an unbeaten half-century by Sai Sudharsan. Meanwhile, Kagiso Rabada was in top form for PBKS and took four wickets.

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings Thrash Table-Toppers Gujarat Titans To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Shikhar Dhawan struck a fine half-century as error-prone Punjab Kings finally produced a clinical performance to beat Gujarat Titans by eight wickets and end the IPL table leaders' five-match winning streak here on Tuesday. Pacer Kagiso Rabada snared four wickets as Punjab Kings restricted formidable Gujarat Titans to a below-par 143 for eight after Hardik Pandya opted to bat first. Punjab, who made a mess of what should have been a straightforward chase in their last game, learned from their mistakes to pace the innings much better and overcome the target in 16 overs.

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson to make Test return against England

New Zealand captain Kane Williamson is set to return to Test cricket for the first time since November after being included in their initial 20-man squad for next month's tour of England. New Zealand Cricket (NZC) on Tuesday named an extended squad for the three-Test series to include cover for players likely to miss two warm-up games at the end of this month due to their involvement in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL). The squad will be trimmed down to 15 before the first Test at Lord's on June 2. Williamson's elbow injury kept him out of a Test match in India in December and home series against South Africa and Bangladesh. The 31-year-old is currently playing for Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL and could be among those absent for the warm-up matches, along with Tim Southee, Trent Boult, Devon Conway and Daryl Mitchell.

Livingstone fireworks keep Punjab's IPL playoff hopes alive

Liam Livingstone smashed the biggest six in the Indian Premier League this season, a 117-metre effort, as his late cameo allowed the Punjab Kings to seal an eight-wicket win over leaders Gujarat Titans with four overs to spare on Tuesday.

Impressive Ben Stokes passes first exam as England’s Test captain

There has been a fair amount of fretting about the prospect of Ben Stokes, England Test captain. Even after a weary Joe Root called him before Easter to explain he was stepping down from the job, his wife, Clare, immediately said “oh no, oh no, oh no”, knowing full well what was likely to follow.

Novak Djokovic 'getting back to old self' as Rafa Nadal fired another French Open warning

Novak Djokovic has been backed to be "ready" for his French Open title defence, days after Rafael Nadal was warned that the Serb would be a "beast" in Paris. The world No 1 is playing just his fourth tournament of the year in Madrid and is still looking for his top form but his ex-coach believes he will be back to his best by the end of the month.

Ben Stokes vows to be ‘advocate’ for mental health as England captain

Ben Stokes has revealed how the help of a therapist paved the way for his ascent to the England Test captaincy and has vowed to be an “advocate” for mental health in the role.

Pooran succeeds retired Pollard as West Indies white-ball captain

Nicholas Pooran will succeed the retired Kieron Pollard as West Indies' limited-overs skipper, the region's cricket board announced on Tuesday.

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IPL 2022 Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap, Purple Cap Lists After GT vs PBKS Match 48

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings Thrash Table-Toppers Gujarat Titans To Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

New Zealand skipper Kane Williamson to make Test return against England

Livingstone fireworks keep Punjab's IPL playoff hopes alive

Impressive Ben Stokes passes first exam as England’s Test captain

Novak Djokovic 'getting back to old self' as Rafa Nadal fired another French Open warning

Ben Stokes vows to be ‘advocate’ for mental health as England captain

Pooran succeeds retired Pollard as West Indies white-ball captain