Shastri thinks that Rahane's selection was not based on his recent performance in Indian Premier League but looking into his form in first-class cricket.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter Ambati Rayudu once again came in as an impact player but again failed to make runs resulting into CSK failure to chase a massive score of 203 against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 at the Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium.
Rajasthan Royals (RR) batter Yashasvi Jaiswal's knock of 77(43) played a crucial part in the victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
Chennai Super Kings skipper (CSK) skipper MS Dhoni believes that one of the major reasons for CSK's loss was giving away too many runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium.
KKR spin bowlers are performing really well in IPL 2023. Varun has 13 wickets in eight matches so far. Suyash has also impressed in his IPL debut, taking nine wickets in six matches. Narine has also taken six wickets in the tournament so far. Varun is the second-highest wicket-taker in IPL 2
With this loss, CSK has slipped to third position, they have five wins and three losses, with a total of 10 points. RR is back being table-toppers with the same win-loss record thanks to their superior net-run-rate
Currently, DC is at the bottom position in the IPL 2023 points table. They have a total of four points after two wins and five losses in seven games. They will again take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in Delhi on April 29
CSK are at the top of the table with five wins, two losses and 10 points. RR are in the third position in the points table with four wins and three losses
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Jason Roy has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Virat Kohli alone showed some fighting spirit with his 54 off 37 balls. KKR spinner became key in the win. Varun took a three-wicket haul, and Impact player Suyash dismissed two batters. All-rounder Andre Russell also took two wickets.