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City Cricket Club and Bud CC will battle in the 20th match of the Guwahati Premier League T20 2024. In this article, we look at CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match, CCC vs BCC Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. City Cricket Club will lock horns against Bud CC for the first time in the Guwahati Premier League T20.

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CCC vs BCC Guwahati Premier League T20 Match 20 Preview:

• The twentieth match of the Guwahati Premier League T20 tournament will feature a showdown between City Cricket Club and Bud CC at Judges Field, Guwahati on March 28th at 5:00 PM IST.
• City Cricket Club has secured victories in two out of their three matches, placing them in the second position on the points table. Meanwhile, Bud CC has won two out of their four matches, currently holding the sixth position on the table.

CCC vs BCC Head-to-Head Record:

Teams	Matches Won
City Cricket Club	0
Bud CC	0

CCC vs BCC Guwahati Premier League T20 Match 20 Weather & Pitch Report:

Temperature	29°C
Weather Forecast	Precipitation
Pitch Behaviour	Balanced
Best Suited To	Pace
Average 1st innings score	145

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Good
Winning %	57%

CCC vs BCC Guwahati Premier League T20 Match 20 Squads:

• City Cricket Club Squad: Romario Sharma©, Rahul Hazarika, Rohan Hazarika, Angshuman Katoni(wk), Abhijot Singh Sidhu, Wasiqur Rahman, Siddharth Sharma, Dhiraj Goswami, Mayukh Hazarika, Mit Rajkumar, Dibakar Johri, Tajinder singh
• Bud CC Squad: Swarupam Purkayastha©, Rishav Das, Sibsankar Roy, Kaushik Giri, Ankit Singh(wk), Bhargav Dutta, Krishna Das, Abhilash Gogoi, Pushparaj Sharma, Abu Nechim, Darshan Rajbongshi, Jitu Ali

CCC vs BCC Dream11 Team Today Stats:

Player	Players Stats (last match)
Rahul Hazarika	64 runs
Swarupam Purkayastha	38 runs and 1 wicket
Bhargav Dutta	NA
Abhijot Singh	16 runs and 3 wickets

Hot Picks for CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks for CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction:

Abhijot Singh

Bhargav Dutta

Top Picks for CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction:

Swarupam Purkayastha

Rahul Hazarika

Budget Picks for CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction:

Dibakar Johori

Abu Nechim

CCC vs BCC Guwahati Premier League T20 Match 20 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Bhargav Dutta & Abhijot Singh
Vice-Captain	Rohan Hazarika & Swarupan Purkayastha

CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Wasiqur Rahman
• Batsmen – Rohan Hazarika (vc), Rahul Hazarika, Rishav Das
• All-rounders – Bhargav Dutta (c), Sanjib Barman, Jitu Ali
• Bowlers – Darshan Rajbongshi, Pushparaj Sharma, Swarupan Purkayastha, Abhilash Gogoi

CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction

CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Wasiqur Rahman
• Batsmen – Rohan Hazarika, Rahul Hazarika, Rishav Das
• All-rounders – Bhargav Dutta, Sanjib Barman, Abhijot Singh (c)
• Bowlers – Darshan Rajbongshi, Pushparaj Sharma, Swarupan Purkayastha (vc), Abu Nechim

CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction

CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Guwahati Premier League T20 Match 20 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Dhiraj Goswami	6.5 credits	12 points
Sibsankar Roy	8.0 credits	20 points

CCC vs BCC Dream11 Prediction Today Match Guwahati Premier League T20 Match 20 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Bhargav Dutta
GL Captaincy Choice	Abhijot Singh
Punt Picks	Abu Nechim and Abhilash Gogoi
Dream11 Combination	1-3-3-4

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Former Australia and New Zealand wicket-keeper batsman Luke Ronchi has reportedly become the latest to reject the offer from the Pakistan Cricket Board to take over as National team head coach. Ronchi, who has worked with the Kiwi national side as the wicket-keeping coach, was heavily linked to finally end PCB’s search for a new coach after Shane Watson and Darren Sammy had rejected the offer.

It was reported yesterday that Luke Ronchi is the favorite to join as Pakistan’s new head coach and it was also said that negotiations are at an advanced stage. However, a new report has come from a Pakistani journalist earlier today that Ronchi is not signing the contract just yet. That means all the hype and talks around the former wicket-keeper batsman joining the Green Army will pause as of now.

This proves to be an added tension for the PCB who have been looking for a head coach for the last 2 months now. They were hopeful of bringing Shane Watson on board earlier this month before the Australian rejected due to leakage of information as well as other commitments. Darren Sammy, who was head coaching Peshawar Zalmi in PSL 9, had also declined the offer due to his contract as West Indies’ white-ball coach.

Will Pakistan go to the T20 World Cup without a head coach?

With less than 3 months remaining for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 in the USA and West Indies, Pakistan is facing a scare of going to the tournament without a head coach in place. That could prove to be disastrous and discouraging, given the fact that they had played extremely well in the previous two T20 WC editions in 2021 and 2022.

Pakistan, who were then under the captaincy of star batter Babar Azam, had gone all the way to the semi-finals of the 2021 edition in UAE where they lost to eventual champions Australia. Then during the 2022 edition at the Land Down Under, the Men in Green made a shocking appearance in the final despite suffering defeats against India and Zimbabwe in the first round.

Blackcaps batting coach Luke Ronchi has refuted claims he is on the verge of signing on as Pakistan head coach #Cricket

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) March 28, 2024

However, Babar Azam’s side lost once again, this time to England who emulated West Indies’ feat of being the most successful team in the tournament. But since then, Pakistan’s performance has remained questionable, especially on foreign grounds and therefore, they must aim to sign Luke Ronchi and hope that he can guide the team to new heights.

If not Ronchi, then they must find a good alternative but the most important thing is that PCB should give assurance to whoever they appoint that their contract will not be terminated with a snap.

Pakistan’s schedule for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies

In their opening match of the 20-team event, Pakistan will face off against host nation USA on June 6 in Dallas before taking on arch-rivals India on June 9 at the iconic New York City. They will then lock horns against minnows Canada on June 11 in NY before playing against Ireland in Florida on June 16.

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Delhi Capitals’ Director of Cricket, Sourav Ganguly, recently revealed the team’s strategy behind Prithvi Shaw’s exclusion from the playing XI against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Sourav Ganguly stated that the team decided to open with David Warner and Mitchell Marsh.

Prithvi Shaw was omitted from the playing XI in their IPL 2024 opening encounter in Mullanpur on Saturday, March 23. Many expressed surprise over Shaw’s exclusion, given that he was retained by the team before the mini-auction in December last year.

The Delhi Capitals opted for an all-Australian duo of Mitchell Marsh and David Warner. This strategic move paid off immediately, as the duo propelled the team to a brisk start, adding 39 runs in 19 balls. Marsh scored 20 runs off 12 balls before being dismissed.

Warner smashed two sixes and three boundaries in his 21-ball 29. Despite the Capitals’ strong start, they struggled for momentum, managing only 174 runs in their allocated 20 overs. The Punjab Kings comfortably chased down the target with four wickets in hand.

Prithvi Shaw Is An Opener – Sourav Ganguly

Speaking on the eve of the Delhi Capitals’ second match, Sourav Ganguly explained the decision to open with Mitchell Marsh and David Warner, aiming to optimize the team’s batting order for a strong start.

“Prithvi Shaw is an opener. We decided to open with Marsh and Warner and Ricky Bhui is a middle-order batter. So they bat at different positions. So it’s actually not Bhui for sure. It’s a different opening combination, they opened for Australia and they have done well together. So we decided to do that,” Sourav Ganguly told the press.

Shaw had a disappointing previous season, managing only 106 runs in eight matches at an average of 13.25. He was dropped from the team due to his lack of impact in the first six games. However, he scored 54 runs off 38 balls against the PBKS in his comeback game.

Didn’t Get Much Of Prithvi Shaw In The Camp – Sourav Ganguly

Sourav Ganguly noted that the Delhi Capitals’ coaching staff had limited time to work with Prithvi Shaw during the off-season. Ganguly highlighted Shaw’s injury and commitments with Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy 2023-24.

“To be honest, we did not get much of Prithvi Shaw in the camp. Unfortunately, he was injured for a long time. After he went to England for the county stint in Northamptonshire where he played exceptionally well and tore his ligament in the knee, we couldn’t get him till February. After he came back to fitness, he played Ranji Trophy.”

“I remember we set up a four-day training camp with him, but then, the NCA announced him fit and then he went on to play Ranji Trophy. You can’t take anybody away from the Ranji Trophy and put in an IPL camp. And then Mumbai won the tournament, and he played till the last day of the tournament. He played till the 14th and then joined the camp.”

Prithvi Shaw’s successful County Championship stint was curtailed by an injury, delaying his return to action until February. Upon his comeback, he represented Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, where they emerged as champions of the domestic red-ball tournament.

Also read: ‘Ricky Ponting is the reason behind Prithvi Shaw’s downfall’ – Fans shocked at opener’s non-selection in DC XI

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Even since Hardik Pandya took the captaincy of the Mumbai Indians team by replacing Rohit Sharma, many fans have attacked him on social media. Fans did not spare Hardik Pandya even inside the stadium during MI’s first two games in IPL 2024.

Earlier, the MI skipper was booed by the Ahmedabad crowd during the team’s opening game vs Gujarat Titans. In the previous clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad too, fans inside Rajiv Gandhi Stadium bored the MI skipper as he arrived on the field to bat.

Also Read: Prithvi Shaw won’t play in IPL 2024 any further? Sourav Ganguly provides a jaw-dropping update

Watch: Hardik Pandya ignores fans as they try to boo him

However this time, Hardik Pandya ignored the haters. A video has gone viral on social media in which Pandya is seen ignoring fans while coming to bat during the SRH vs MI clash of IPL 2024. Have a look at the video below.

Ignore your Hater's be like. #HardikPandya #SRHvsMi pic.twitter.com/EXu8b61YdA

— Sania Nawaz (@imsanianawaz258) March 28, 2024

Fans’ hatred towards Hardik Pandya is due to two reasons. First, he parted ways with Gujarat Titans ahead of IPL 2024 and joined Mumbai Indians. This angered fans of Gujarat Titans. Later, MI removed Rohit Sharma as skipper and named Pandya as the new captain of the side.

Also Read: Did Aakash Chopra label Hardik Pandya the worst captain ever? Former Indian cricketer issues a statement on the viral comment

The decision did not go well with many Rohit Sharma fans. They criticized the decision on social media and also targeted Pandya. Millions of fans unfollowed Mumbai Indians on social media after the event.

Across two games, Pandya has failed to shine with both bat and ball. He scored 24 off 20 balls in the previous match vs SRH. In the opening clash against MI, Pandya hit 11 off 4 balls but failed to capture winning runs in the final over. He remained wicketless vs GT but picked 1 scalp vs SRH.

Also Read: Riyan Parag was an immature brat before? Kumar Sangakkara’s latest revelation on Rajasthan Royals’ all-rounder

MI lose two games in a row in IPL 2024

Meanwhile, MI have faced two back-to-back defeats in IPL 2024. They lost the opening game to GT by 6 runs. In their second game, the men-in-blue were thrashed by Sunrisers Hyderabad in a historic high-scoring encounter.

Batting first in IPL 2024 match 8, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted 277-3 in 1st innings, setting the record for highest-ever team total in IPL history. Later, MI also batted well but could only reach 246-5 till the final ball, losing the game by 31 runs. They will next face Rajasthan Royals on Monday, April 1 in their first home match at Wankhede Stadium.

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Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya delivered a motivational speech following their loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Hardik Pandya expressed confidence in his teammates’ ability to overcome adversity together.

The Mumbai Indians suffered a 31-run defeat in a high-scoring encounter at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, March 27. Despite playing two matches this season, the Mumbai-based team has yet to earn any points in the table.

We Are The Toughest Team In The Competition – Hardik Pandya

In a video shared on the Mumbai Indians’ Instagram account, Hardik Pandya emphasized the resilience of the team, labeling them as the toughest in the competition.

The MI skipper expressed pride in the bowlers’ willingness to confront challenges head-on. Pandya urged unity among the team members, emphasizing collective support in navigating through any adversity they may face.

“Toughest soldiers get the toughest test. And we are the toughest team in the competition. Anyone who could have come, even close to where we reached, as a batting group or just overall Mumbai Indians, are us. Something I’m really proud of is our bowlers.”

“Even when the day was tough, I didn’t see anyone running away. Everyone wanted the ball, and I think that’s a good sign. So let’s make sure that we help each other throughout whatever happens. Worst, bad, good. We will manage it together, and we’ll be together,” Pandya said.

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Mumbai Indians Bowlers Fail To Make Impact

Speaking about the match, Hardik Pandya opted to field first after winning the toss. However, the decision backfired as Sunrisers Hyderabad got off to a flying start. Travis Head attacked the MI bowlers from the beginning and reached his fifty in just 18 deliveries.

Head and Abhishek Sharma added 68 runs off just 22 balls for the second wicket. Abhishek brought up his half-century in 16 balls, breaking Head’s record. Sharma scored 63 runs off 23 balls before being dismissed by Piyush Chawla on the final ball of the 11th over.

Aiden Markram and Heinrich Klaasen continued the onslaught to help the team achieve a high total. The duo formed an unbeaten 116-run partnership off 54 balls, as SRH ended with 277 runs in 20 overs, marking the highest total in the history of the tournament.

Hardik Pandya, Piyush Chawla, and Gerald Coetzee each secured a wicket. Jasprit Bumrah emerged as Mumbai’s most economical bowler, conceding only 36 runs in his four overs, despite the opposition’s record-breaking total.

Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan provided a strong start in the chase. Tilak Varma and Naman Dhir added an 84-run stand for the third wicket to keep the team in the game. Varma scored 64 runs off 34 balls, but none of the other batters surpassed the 50-run mark.

The Hardik Pandya-led team concluded their innings with a total of 246/5, falling short of the target by 31 runs. They aim to rebound after facing consecutive losses in the ongoing tournament.

Also read: Watch- Lasith Malinga ignores Hardik Pandya after SRH humiliate Mumbai Indians

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RCB will play against KKR in the 10th match of IPL 2024. In this article, we look at RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match, RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be squaring off against Kolkata Knight Riders for the first time in the IPL 2024.

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RCB vs KKR Match Preview:

• The 10th match of the IPL 2024 tournament will feature a clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on March 29th at 7:30 PM IST.
• Currently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru holds the sixth position on the points table, while Kolkata Knight Riders occupy the fourth spot.
• In their recent match against Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured victory by four wickets, with Anuj Rawat and Virat Kohli scoring 77 runs together.
• Similarly, Kolkata Knight Riders emerged victorious by four runs in their last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Phil Salt and Andre Russell contributing 54 and 64 runs respectively.
• In their history of 33 matches in this format, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has won 14 matches against Kolkata Knight Riders, while Kolkata Knight Riders has won 19 games.

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Records:

Teams	Matches Won
Royal Challengers Bengaluru	14
Kolkata Knight Riders	19

RCB vs KKR Weather Report & Pitch Report:

Temperature	30°C
Weather Forecast	Overcast
Pitch Behaviour	Batting-friendly
Best Suited To	Spin
Average 1st innings score	190

Record of chasing teams:

Records	Poor
Winning %	43%

RCB vs KKR Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Faf du Plessis©, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik, Anuj Rawat(wk), Karn Sharma, Alzarri Joseph, Mayank Dagar, Mohammed Siraj, Yash Dayal

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Phil Salt(wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer©, Rinku Singh, Nitish Rana, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy, Suyash Sharma

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team Today Stats:

Player	Players Stats (last match)
Virat Kohli	77 runs
Andre Russell	64 runs and 2 wickets
Glenn Maxwell	3 runs and 2 wickets
Faf du Plessis	3 runs

Hot Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:

Captaincy Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:

Andre Russell

Glenn Maxwell

Top Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:

Faf du Plessis

Virat Kohli

Budget Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:

Sunil Narine

Yash Dayal

RCB vs KKR Captain and Vice-captain Choices:

Captain	Andre Russell & Glenn Maxwell
Vice-Captain	Virat Kohli & Faf du Plessis

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

• Keeper – Philip Salt
• Batsmen – Virat Kohli (vc), Faf du Plessis, Rinku Singh
• All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell, Andre Russell (c), Cameron Green, Sunil Narine
• Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Mohammad Siraj, Harshit Rana

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

• Keeper – Philip Salt
• Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (vc), Rinku Singh
• All-rounders – Glenn Maxwell (c), Andre Russell, Cameron Green
• Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Mohammad Siraj, Harshit Rana, Yash Dayal

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 10 IPL 2024 Players to Avoid:

Players	Dream11 Credits	Dream11 Points (Last match)
Suyash Sharma	7.0 credits	12 points
Mayank Dagar	6.5 credits	0 point

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 10 IPL 2024 Expert Advice:

SL Captaincy Choice	Andre Russell
GL Captaincy Choice	Glenn Maxwell
Punt Picks	Sunil Narine and Yash Dayal
Dream11 Combination	1-3-4-3

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After Hardik Pandya lost his wicket against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in IPL 2024 match 8, fans at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Hyderabad teased him by shouting Rohit Sharma’s name. Hardik Pandya is the new skipper of Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024.

Hardik Pandya replaced Rohit Sharma as MI skipper after joining the team ahead of IPL 2024. The move angered many fans of Rohit Sharma; who also took to social media to slam Pandya and the MI franchise for the decision.

The hatred has also gone inside the stadium, where the fans have booed Pandya in both MI games in IPL 2024. Even during the SRH vs MI encounter on Wednesday, March 27, fans attacked Pandya during his time on the field.

Also Read: Riyan Parag was an immature brat before? Kumar Sangakkara’s latest revelation on Rajasthan Royals’ all-rounder

WATCH: Hyderabad crowd shouts Rohit Sharma to tease Hardik Pandya

During MI vs SRH encounter of IPL 2024, Hardik Pandya got out in the 18th over. As soon as he lost his wicket, the whole crowd at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium erupted in joy. Later, when he made his way towards the dugout, fans shouted Rohit Sharma’s name to tease him.

Some also hurled abuses at the MI skipper. The video of the moment was shared by one of the fans on X. Have a look at the video below.

Sendoff given by Hyderabad to Hardik Pandya which he will remember for his life

Never mess with Rohit Sharma fans #MIvsSRH #srhvsmi pic.twitter.com/2xlu9ut5jP

— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) March 27, 2024

Also Read: Watch- Hyderabad crowd does Pandya dirty, Rohit Sharma shows the Mumbai captain his real place

Hardik Pandya failed with the bat vs SRH

The MI skipper completely failed to smack runs against SRH bowlers. He could only score 24 runs off 20 deliveries before losing his wicket. SRH pacer Jaydev Unadkat dismissed him with a bouncer in the final ball of the 18th over. Pandya tried to pull it but it went straight to wicketkeeper Heinrich Klaasen.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians lost the high-scoring game against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 31 runs. Chasing a gigantic 278, they fell short towards the end and could only put up 246-5 on the board. Tilak Verma slammed the most 64 runs for the team as they failed to chase down 278.

Also Read: Mumbai Indians issue an official video statement after SRH gives them their most humiliating defeat of IPL

SRH posts highest-ever IPL total vs MI

Earlier, Sunrisers Hyderabad broke numerous batting records in the 1st innings. They registered the highest-ever team total of 277 in the match. They broke RCB’s record of 263-5, which they set in IPL 2013.

Mumbai Indians have registered a miserable start in IPL 2024. The five-time champions have lost two back-to-back matches in IPL 2024. Before losing to SRH, they lost to Gujarat Titans in their first game by 6 runs. Mumbai will next face Rajasthan Royals on Monday, April 1 at Wankhede Stadium.

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Australian cricketer Steve Smith believes that the Rajasthan Royals will be hard to beat in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Steve Smith remarked that the Rajasthan Royals seem to be the most well-balanced team in the ongoing prestigious tournament.

The Rajasthan Royals commenced their campaign with a notable victory over the Lucknow Super Giants in their season opener, securing a win by a margin of 20 runs. The Royals will host Rishabh Pant’s Delhi Capitals in their next match on Thursday, March 28.

In their head-to-head encounters in Jaipur, the Royals have emerged victorious in four out of six matches against the Delhi Capitals, who have won two. The most recent meeting between the two teams in Jaipur took place in 2019, where DC secured a six-wicket victory.

They Will Be Hard To Beat – Steve Smith

Speaking to Star Sports, Steve Smith pointed out the current trend of home teams winning in IPL 2024. Smith emphasized the formidable spinners in the Royals’ lineup, such as Yuzvendra Chahal and Ravichandran Ashwin.

“Home teams are winning at the moment. I am not ready for them to break the trend just yet. They look the complete team this year. They have got all the bases covered. Their spinners, I’m really keen to watch again. Chahal and Ashwin are outstanding. The two guys up top are potentially the two most destructive in the IPL. If they get going and have an incredible season, they will be hard to beat,” said Smith.

Buttler demonstrated remarkable performance in the 2022 season, scoring 863 runs in 17 matches. Jaiswal excelled in the 2023 season and scored 624 runs in 14 matches, setting a record for the highest runs scored by an uncapped player in a single IPL season.

Sanju Samson Played Beautifully – Steve Smith

Steve Smith highlighted Sanju Samson’s historical trend of starting IPL seasons strongly but declining later on. Smith emphasized the importance of Samson maintaining consistency throughout the season, particularly in leading from the front.

“He played beautifully, got them the win. He seems to be playing well, looks to be in a very good place. He looks comfortable. He is striking the ball really well. I think his captaincy was outstanding and he would want to continue that form.”

“His seasons in the past have tapered off a bit in the end, and that will be weighing on his mind. To keep that standard up and leading from the front,” said Smith.

Skipper Sanju Samson showcased an exceptional performance, scoring 82 runs off 52 balls, including three fours and six maximums. Riyan Parag, promoted to No. 4 in the batting order, contributed crucial 43 runs off 29 balls, featuring one four and three sixes.

Samson consistently delivers big knocks once he settles at the crease. He has mastered a balanced approach, alternating between ground strokes and aerial shots as needed. Maintaining this form and avoiding reckless strokes will be crucial for his continued success.

Rajasthan Royals Probable XII: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson, Riyan Parag, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Nandre Burger, Ravichandran Ashwin, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Yuzvendra Chahal.

Also read: Watch: “Poore duniya mein…” – Steve Smith kicks aside Babar Azam to pick Virat Kohli’s cover drive as best in the world

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Pakistan’s wicket-keeper batsman Azam Khan struggled to pass a fitness test that included a 2-kilometer run on day 2 of the National camp, which is underway at the Army regiment area of Kakul. The camp is being organized for the chief selectors to determine the squad for their upcoming home T20I series against New Zealand, the away series in England as well as the ICC T20 World Cup later this June.

The Kakul training camp consists of a total of 29 players across the nation and it has also seen the return of players like Mohammed Amir and Imad Wasim. The PCB has also called up some fresh and talented youth players who shined in the recently concluded PSL 9. While all the players are grinding it out for selection in Pakistan’s upcoming assignments, it seems as if Azam Khan won’t be cutting.

According to various reports coming from the Kakul training camp, Azam Khan failed to complete the entire 2-kilometer run on the second day of the camp. The wicket-keeper batsman who won the recently concluded PSL 9 edition with Islamabad United, was able to cover only 1 and a half kilometers distance, that too in a lengthy duration of 20 minutes.

Azam Khan chokes while newcomer Irfanullah Khan Niazi shines in the running test

Azam Khan had not only won the PSL 9 title but he was also adjudged as the best wicket-keeper of the tournament for his nifty glovework. However, his failure to complete the 2 km run comes across as a shocker, given the fact that he has represented the Pakistan national side on 8 occasions.

As he failed to cover the entire distance, newcomer Irfanullah Khan Niazi turned out to be the best performer on the running test. He managed to cover the entire distance within 6 minutes and 47 seconds and also maintained a considerable advantage over the other players including senior figures like Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Afridi among others.

The same report that stated Azam Khan struggled during the run, also revealed the scores of all the other players. Rizwan finished the run within 8 minutes and 26 seconds, whereas Mohammad Haris, Naseem Shah, Haseebullah, and Mohmmad Wasim Jr. completed the task by 8 minutes and 30 seconds.

Pakistan’s captain in the shortest format Shaheen Afridi took 8 minutes and 37 seconds, and Mehran Mumtaz took 8 minutes and 30 seconds. The likes of Agha Salman, Mohammad Amir, Shadab Khan, and Mohammad Nawaz completed their runs by 9 minutes and 20 seconds, 9 minutes and 30 seconds, 9 minutes and 56 seconds, and 9 minutes and 57 seconds respectively.

There were 4 senior absentees too in the camp. Imad Wasim, who was recently called up by the PCB for the T20 World Cup in June was not there due to his knee injury. Explosive batter Fakhar Zaman and right-arm fast bowler Haris Rauf missed the camp due to the injuries they picked up in PSL 9. Lastly, star batter Babar Azam could not participate because he visited Saudi Arabia.

What next for Azam Khan?

Azam Khan’s failure indicates that he may find it very difficult to break into the Pakistani squad for the New Zealand series. With his fitness being a major issue, the 25-year-old doesn’t even boast of a good record from the matches he has played for the Green Army. In all of his 8 T20Is against New Zealand, England, Afghanistan, and West Indies, Azam has failed to score over 10 runs.

He will now be hoping to impress the selectors in the next rounds of the camp and that remains as his only chance to stage a return.

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Former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed Abhishek Sharma on X after the latter shattered a stunning knock against Mumbai Indians on Wednesday, March 27. However, Yuvraj Singh also pulled his leg over his poor shot to lose his wicket.

Left-handed batter Abhishek Sharma shattered a blistering 63 off 23 in the match. He stormed 7 sixes and 3 fours during his innings to reach his half-century in just 16 balls. He held a stunning strike rate of 273+, Sharma demolished MI bowlers with his hard-hitting style.

Sunrisers Hyderabad reached a gigantic total of 277-3 in the match to script the record for the highest-ever total in IPL history. Travis Head (62 off 24) and Heinrich Klaasen (80 off 34) stormed quickfire fifties to help the team reach an inevitable total.

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Yuvraj Singh hails Abhishek Sharma on X

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh hailed Abhishek Sharma on X after his stunning knock vs MI. Notably, Yuvraj Singh has backed the young batter in the past.

“Waah sir Abhishek waah. great innings but what a splendid shot to get out on! Laaton ke bhoot baaton se nahi maante! Special waiting for you now @IamAbhiSharma4. Great knock by Klassy #Klaasen! #SRHvMI #IPL2024”, he wrote on X. Have a look at his tweet below.

Waah sir Abhishek waah great innings but what a splendid shot to get out on! Laaton ke bhoot baaton se nahi maante! Special waiting for you now @IamAbhiSharma4
Great knock by Klassy #Klaasen! #SRHvMI #IPL2024

— Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) March 27, 2024

Talking about the match, Sunrisers Hyderabad crushed Mumbai Indians by 31 runs in their match 8 of IPL 2024. SRH piled up a mountainous 277-3 in 1st innings with blistering half-centuries by Travis Head (62), Abhishek Sharma (63), and Heinrich Klaasen (80*). Aiden Markram also added a crucial 42 off 28.

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MI slammed 76 in powerplay overs

During the chase, Mumbai Indians started with a storm, reaching 76 runs in the first 6 powerplay overs. Rohit Sharma (26 off 12), Ishan Kishan (34 off 13), and Naman Dhir (30 off 14) slammed runs at 200-plus strike rates at the start.

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Later, Tilak Varma stormed 64 off 34 with 6 sixes. Tim David also smacked 42 off 22 towards the end. However, MI could only reach 246-5 till the final over and ended on the losing side. Mumbai Indians have lost 2 games out of 2 in IPL 2024. SRH has won 1 match and lost 1 out of 2. MI lost to GT in the earlier clash while SRH lost to KKR by 4 runs in their first game.

Mumbai Indians will now face Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their next match on Monday, April 1 at Wankhede Stadium. Sunrisers Hyderabad will take on Gujarat Titans in their next encounter in Ahmedabad on Sunday, March 31.

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