Sudharshan has impressed in the limited opportunities he has got in IPL 2023. He has scored 362 runs in eight innings at an average of 51.71 and a strike rate of 141.40. He has scored three half-centuries this season, with best score of 96.
Both Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans have been similar in their approach and it will be an evenly poised contest at Chepauk when these two heavyweights collide in the first playoff match of the season.
Former cricketers lauded Gill after his match-winning unbeaten knock of 104(52)*. Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh and BCCI vice president Rajiv Shukla praised Gill for his terrific performance with the bat.
The Shikhar Dhawan-led Punjab Kings lost to Delhi Capitals in the previous game at the same venue while Rajasthan Royals are also coming on the back of a morale-sapping 112-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore at their home.
"It was evident that this would be Virat's day from the very first ball when he played that cover drive. Virat and Faf both looked in total control, they not only played many big shots but also ran rather well between the wickets to build a successful partnership. 186 wasn't a big enough
Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag has backed star Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav to be the permanent batter at number three because of his brilliance against pace and spin.
The rivalry week kick-started on May 6 with one of the exciting of IPL when Chennai Super Kings locked horns with MI and now the second biggest contest as Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium.
In what was a double delight for the spectators, the IPL hosted its landmark 1000th game while Mumbai Indians' skipper Rohit Sharma played at his home ground on his 36th birthday.
Sachin is considered as the greatest batter to have played the game. With 34,357 runs in 664 international appearances at an average of 48.52, Sachin is the highest run-scorer in international cricket. He has scored 100 centuries and 164 half-centuries, most in international cricket. He i
A good sign for RCB is the way their batting mainstay Virat Kohli is batting in IPL. Kohli's batting with positive intent this season is a big plus for the franchise. Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar believes it will boost RCB's chances of finishing in the top four in IPL 2023.