Former India all-rounder Ajay Jadeja feels there is still hope for Kolkata Knight Riders to defend their crown if they go on a winning spree and script victory in their remaining fixtures in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League.
Punjab Kings spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi credited the "positive environment" provided by the coaching staff as one of the reasons behind Prabhsimran Singh's eye-catching displays in the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) was called off due to rain at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
Shastri discussed the new breed of youngsters on show at the ongoing IPL with host Sanjana Ganesan on the latest episode of The ICC Review, and the India legend admitted he has been taken aback by the fearless approach of some of the teenage sensations who have taken the tournament by storm.
PBKS will be locking horns against KKR at Eden Gardens on Saturday. PBKS is at the fifth spot with five wins and three losses, giving them 10 points. On the other hand, KKR is struggling, having won just three of their eight matches and standing in seventh spot in the points table.
With this win, RCB has managed to avenge their five-wicket loss to PBKS at their home stadium of M Chinnaswammy Stadium and secured their fifth win of the season. They are in third spot, with five wins, three losses and 10 points. With a same win-loss ratio, PBKS is at fourth spot.
In the away clashes in this IPL, Krunal has picked 3/29 in four overs against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), 0/26 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), delivered a brilliant 4/45 spell against Mumbai Indians (MI) and conceded just 29 runs for a wicket in four overs against Rajasthan Royals
Iyer underwent a reversal of fortunes. Standing as KKR's captain after PBKS chased down 262 at Kolkata last year, the highest-ever T20 run-chase, the star batter was now standing as a proud captain after his side PBKS defended the lowest total in the history of the IPL at Mullanpur on Tuesda
PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer was up against his former team, which he led to title last year. But with a two-ball duck and a shambolic batting performance to his team's name, it proved to be a nightmare.
Punjab Kings (PBKS) head coach Ricky Ponting has heaped praise on young batter Priyansh Arya, who has made an impression early in the Indian Premier League (IPL) season with his fearless attitude and aggressive intent.
The 2024 season saw T20 hitting being redefined by champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) as scores above 250 became more frequent than ever and so did the talks about possibility to touch the 300-run mark. The current season is no different as so far i