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Cricket is a team game played with the ball and is played between 2 teams, each team has 11 players and the cricket pitch is oval shaped. At the center of the game is an area called the pitch. But what is the purpose of this game? The aim of the game is to keep the ball away from the players batting on the opposing team and in the process score as many runs as possible to increase the score. The players on the team hit the ball on the ground with the bats in their hands and try to send it to the areas of the opposing team on the ground in the field. In this process, players on the opposing team try to catch the ball sent by the other team on the ground and try to hit certain targets on the field in order to stop the offense. Cricket is actually a very popular sport among people and is as enjoyable to play as it is to watch. But today we are going to talk about watching cricket and we are going to tell you about the best names in cricket. Maybe you can understand cricket by watching them play and maybe you can even start playing yourself. If you want to know who the best names in cricket are, you should keep reading this article

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Sir Donald Bradman


Sir Donald Bradman is an Australian cricketer of many years. Born in 1908, he came from a poor family, but he didn't let anything stand in his way and went on to become one of the legendary names in cricket. Even as a youngster, he was putting in some great performances in local matches, and it was through these performances that he slowly began to attract people's attention. In 1928, he was called up to the national team and from then on cricket became something very different for him. He is a legend in the history of the game and has achieved things that most people have never achieved, even in the history of cricket. That's why he's very popular with cricket fans and other sportsmen know how talented and good he is. He has a pretty amazing score in Test cricket and that score is 99.94. This is actually a near-impossible sport and the fact that he is so close to the impossible is just one of the things that makes Bradman stand out among other cricketers. He is not only known for playing very good cricket but also for being a very competitive player in the history of cricket. He is a very popular figure and we can even say that he is the unforgettable face of cricket. People would’ve bet on him if there were any android betting apps at that time.

Sachin Tendulkar


Sachin Tendulkar is hugely popular in India and also holds a very important place in the history of cricket. He is one of the most important players who has managed to capture the attention of cricket fans not only in India but all over the world. He was born in India in 1973 and has been playing cricket since his childhood. Cricket is already a popular sport in India and it is quite obvious how Tendulkar got his start. But unlike other people who played cricket in India, Tendulkar showed his skills very quickly, and his skills attracted a lot of attention from people even at a young age. He became an international cricketer when he was just 16 years old and played for the Indian national team. This has brought him a lot of success. Tendulkar has achieved many successes not only in Test cricket but also in the One Day Internationals, which are important records in the history of cricket. He has played a lot of matches in his career and has a total of more than 15,000 runs from these matches. Most of these matches have been quite successful for him and his career has been quite brilliant. He is known among his fans for his batting skills, but his intelligence on stage is just another reason for people to admire him. Combining all these skills, he has been a great success in his games. Due to the popularity of cricket in India, Tendulkar has inspired many youngsters in his home country and even though he no longer plays cricket, his contribution to the sport is still immense.

Sir Vivian Richards


Sir Vivian Richards, also from India, is a source of great pride in the West Indies. He was born in Antigua and Barbuda in 1952 and is one of the most successful players in the world of cricket. He was actually born in a very small village in Antigua, but despite being born in a small place, he turned his luck in a positive direction by improving himself in cricket and became known all over the world. Richards is known for his self-confidence in the game and he is also a very attacking character, which can often be seen in his play. If we talk about his batting ability, he had the ability to overpower his opponents in a very short period of time and he was often feared by the people who played against him. He also played Test cricket as well as One Day Internationals, a format in which he achieved quite a lot of records, which is why he is very famous in the history of cricket. We mentioned that he has a lot of self-confidence and you can see that reflected in his play in the past if you look at his matches. During the game, he completes the game in a very brave and ambitious way and that's how he was known by his fans. He is considered to be a very good leader. He has been part of the national team in the West Indies and has brought many different victories to this team. Even though he is not playing cricket now, he is still involved in some form of cricket to guide the next generation.
 

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Gautam Gambhir, Ben Stokes

Gautam Gambhir is rarely seen sharing a light moment on the cricket field. Just like the surname Gambhir which literally means serious, the former India opener likes to remain serious in real life as well.

He is hardly seen sporting a smile on his face let alone having a light moment on the cricket field. However, the World Cup winner could not stop himself from coming up with a hilarious joke while talking about England allrounder Ben Stokes.

In a recent interview on Sportskeeda, Gautam Gambhir talked about the top all-rounders in the world and made sure to mention Stokes' name while also picking the likes of Andre Russell and Cameron Green. The host of the show then cheekily asked Gautam Gambhir about Stokes' popularity in Delhi. In reply, the former cricketer hilariously said:

"Ben Stokes is favorite player of people in Delhi for wrong reasons. He should be their favorite for another reason because he is a quality player. He has incredible quality."

The pronunciation of Stokes' name is very similar to a very popular cuss word in Hindi and it has led to some hilarious episodes in the past. Time and again, one has seen Virat Kohli using the same cuss word on the field. In fact, Stokes himself had joked about it in the past.

In 2019, Stokes took to Twitter to say that he might delete his Twitter account after being poked constantly with a tweet that evokes his name every time Kohli uses his favorite cuss word.

"I may delete Twitter just so I don't have to see another tweet," Stokes had written.

Gautam Gambhir on not becoming an allrounder:


Speaking further, Gautam Gambhir also opened up on his playing career and explained why he decided against becoming an allrounder even though he started his career as a bowler. One of India's most decorated openers, Gambhir stated that he wanted to focus only on his batting once he started opening the innings.

"I never thought of becoming an all-rounder. In fact, I started my career as a bowler. I never thought of becoming an all-rounder because when I started opening the batting, I shifted my entire focus towards batting. See the job of an opener is quite challenging, especially in Test cricket.

"If you talk about Test cricket, I don't think there were too many openers who were also all-rounders. It is a specialized job. Imagine you had to field for 150-160 overs while bowling some overs as well, then after 10 minutes, you have to come out to open the batting, the recovery of the body will not be the same. Plus, the mental skill may not be the same,"
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LSG vs WW Dream11 Prediction

Lisbon Super Giants and Werewolves CC will take on each other in the 3rd and 4th matches of ECSN Portugal T10 2024. In this article, we look at LSG vs WW Dream11 Prediction Today Match, LSG vs WW Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. Lisbon Super Giants will be meeting with Werewolves CC for the first time in the ECSN Portugal T10.

LSG vs WW ECSN Portugal T10 Match 3 and 4 Preview:


The 3rd and 4th games of the ECSN Portugal T10 tournament will see the clash between Lisbon Super Giants and Werewolves CC at the MGREstádio Municipal de Miranda do Corvo on 15th May at 10:00 PM IST and 12:15 AM IST respectively.

Lisbon Super Giants, led by Amandeep Singh and bolstered by players like Anthony Chambers and Anupkumar Shrivastav, are geared up to unleash their firepower on the field.

Also Read: RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 65 IPL 2024

On the other hand, Werewolves CC, led by Ahmed Shafaat and featuring talents like Ali Raza and Gagan Virk, are determined to make a mark in the tournament from the get-go.

With both teams boasting a mix of experience and young talent, spectators can expect a fiercely contested battle.

LSG vs WW Head-to-Head Record:


Teams

Matches Won

Lisbon Super Giants

0

Werewolves CC

0

LSG vs WW ECSN Portugal T10 Match 3 and 4 Weather & Pitch Report:


Temperature

12°C

Weather Forecast

Precipitation

Pitch Behaviour

Batting-friendly

Best Suited To

Pace

Average 1st innings score

100

Record of chasing teams:


Records

Poor

Winning %

40%

LSG vs WW ECSN Portugal T10 Match 3 and 4 Squads:


Lisbon Super Giants Squad: Amandeep Singh, Anthony Chambers, Anupkumar Shrivastav, Bokhariya Karan, Chaudhari Utsav, Chetan Sharma, Giridhar Manjunath, Hardikkumar Patel, Harinder Singh, Harpreet Attri, Jaswant Singh

Werewolves CC Squad: Ahmed Shafaat, Ali Raza, Arslan Liaqat, Gagan Purewal, Gagan Virk, Gaganpreet Singh, Gurpreet Singh, Gurwinder Singh, Hardeep Saini, Harpreet Singh, Jagdeep Singh

LSG vs WW Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:


Player

Players Stats (last match)

Muhammad Tabish

NA

⁠Mohsin Ahmad

NA

Amritpal Singh-Jr

NA

Nilesh Suryawanshi

NA

Hot Picks for LSG vs WW Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:


Captaincy Picks:


Amritpal Singh-Jr

Muhammad Tabish

Top Picks:


Nilesh Suryawanshi

⁠Mohsin Ahmad

Budget Picks:


Gaganpreet Singh

Jeewan Giri

LSG vs WW ECSN Portugal T10 Match 3 and 4 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:


Captain

Muhammad Tabish & Amirtpal Singh Jr

Vice-Captain

Mohsin Ahmad & Nilesh Suryawanshi

LSG vs WW Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

  • Keeper – Hardikkumar Patel
  • Batsmen – Amirtpal Singh-Jr, Sooraj Sukumaran, Mohsin Ahmad (vc)
  • All-rounders – Muhammad Tabish (c), Nilesh Suryawanshi, Rajbir Singh
  • Bowlers – Harpreet Attri, Kashi Ram, Amritpal Singh, Jaswant Singh

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LSG vs WW Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

  • Keeper – Hardikkumar Patel
  • Batsmen – Amirtpal Singh-Jr (c), Sooraj Sukumaran, Mohsin Ahmad
  • All-rounders – Muhammad Tabish, Nilesh Suryawanshi (vc), Gaganpreet Singh
  • Bowlers – Harpreet Attri, Kashi Ram, Amritpal Singh, Samad Us-Atta

LSG vs WW Dream11 Prediction


LSG vs WW Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 and 4 ECSN Portugal T10 Players to Avoid:


Players

Dream11 Credits

Dream11 Points (Last match)

Rohit Haritwal

6.5 credits

NA

Nikhil Chand

5.5 credits

NA

LSG vs WW Dream11 Prediction Today Match 3 and 4 ECSN Portugal T10 Expert Advice:


SL Captaincy Choice

Muhammad Tabish

GL Captaincy Choice

Amirtpal Singh Jr

Punt Picks

Samad Us Atta and Gagangpreet Singh

Dream11 Combination

1-3-3-4

Disclaimer: This team is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While selecting your team, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.
 

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England and Pakistan

Pakistan National Cricket Team and England National Cricket Team are all set to miss their warmup games for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024. As per the reports in Cricket Pakistan, it is learned that both teams have agreed to miss the warmup games for the tournament.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will be announcing the fixtures for warmup games of the T20 World Cup 2024 soon. With the tournament all set to kick start from 1st June, it is likely that the practice games will be played around May 25th and 26th to allow teams to get used to conditions.

But Pakistan and England will be crossing swords with each other in the four-match series just ahead of the T20 World Cup 2024. The series between the two teams will begin on 22nd May and will conclude on 30th May, two days ahead of the mega event starting in the USA and Caribbean.

Therefore both the teams will be playing against each other instead of the warmup games. Both the cricketing boards of the teams in Pakistan Cricket Board and England and Wales Cricket Board have mutually agreed to skip the warmup games of the T20 World Cup 2024.

Both Pakistan and England playing against each other will be an ideal preparation for both the teams going into the T20 World Cup 2024. Both the teams played final of the T20 World Cup 2022 with Jos Buttler-led side emerging victorious. They would be hoping to get their combination and other things right before heading into the tournament.

Pakistan will open their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 with a game against the United States of America in Dallas on 6th June. Following that they will be taking on arch-rivals India on 9th June in New York. They will play their last two League games against Canada and Ireland on the 12th and 16th of June in New York and Florida respectively.

England on the other hand will play their first game against Scotland on 4th June and then will be taking on Australia in their second match on 8th June. Both the games will be played in Barbados. They will then play Oman and Namibia on June 13 and 15 in Antigua respectively in their last two League games.

BCCI requests ICC to stage India's warmup game in New York


A report in cricbuzz recently suggested that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has requested ICC to stage India’s warm-up game in New York, aligning with the team's base. Earlier, Florida was kept as a venue for India's warmup game by ICC and Cricket West Indies (CWI).

However, Indian players aren't keen to travel this much, especially with them having a lot of travel in the Indian Premier League. The Rohit Sharma-led side will be traveling to the USA in two batches. The first set of players, whose teams won't qualify for playoffs will go on May 25 while the rest will travel on 26th.

India will be opening their account in the ICC T20 World 2024 against Ireland. The match will take place on 5th June in New York.
 

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NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction

NCM Investment-B and Stack CC XI will go head-to-head against each other in the 20th match of the Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup 2024. In this article, we look at NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction Today Match, NCMB vs STX Dream11 Team Today, Playing 11s, and Pitch Report. NCM Investment-B will be facing off against Stack CC XI for the first time in the Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup.

NCMB vs STX Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup Match 20 Preview:


The twentieth match of the Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup tournament will feature NCM Investment-B squaring off against Stack CC XI at the Sulaibiya Cricket Ground in Kuwait on May 15th at 10:30 PM IST.

Also Read: RR vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 65 IPL 2024

NCM Investment-B leads Group B, having won all three of their matches, while Stack CC XI follows closely in second place with two victories out of two matches in the same group.

NCMB vs STX Head-to-Head Record:


Teams

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NCM Investment-B

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Stack CC XI

0

NCMB vs STX Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup Match 20 Weather & Pitch Report:


Temperature

31°C

Weather Forecast

Clear Sky

Pitch Behaviour

Batting-friendly

Best Suited To

Pace

Average 1st innings score

160

Record of chasing teams:


Records

Good

Winning %

55%

NCMB vs STX Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup Match 20 Squads:


NCM Investment-B Squad: Wender Botheju©(wk), Shafi Shaikh, Meezan Ali, Don Manjula, Rohan Wijewardana, Nalaka Semasinghe Arachchige, Mehmood Alam Khan, Rohitha Jayasooriya, Naleen Weerahendige, Zafeer Ansari, Mohamed Raashiq Basha

Stack CC XI Squad: Fahimuddin Shareef©, Krunal Patil, Venkata Mailapilli, Imran Nawaz, Saddam Bhaksha Mulla, Krishna Prakash, Irfanullah Sultanzai, Rabinsha Salam, Gokul Kumar, Govind Kumar, Vinoth Mathiyalagan(wk)

NCMB vs STX Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Players Stats:


Player

Players Stats (last match)

Wender Botheju

22 runs and 2 wickets

Imran Nawaz

NA

Shafi Shaikh

NA

Krunal Patil

49 runs and 3 wickets

Hot Picks for NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:


Captaincy Picks:


Imran Nawaz

Krunal Patil

Top Picks:


Shafi Shaikh

Wender Botheju

Budget Picks:


Don Manjula

Irfanullah Sultanzai

NCMB vs STX Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup Match 20 Captain and Vice-captain Choices:


Captain

Krunal Patil & Imran Nawaz

Vice-Captain

Wender Botheju & Shafi Shaikh

NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction Team 1:

  • Keeper – Wender Botheju (vc)
  • Batsmen – Imran Nawaz, Shafi Shaikh, Saddam Allah
  • All-rounders – Krunal Patil (c), Mehmood Alam Khan, Meezan Ali
  • Bowlers – Rohan Wijewardana, Zafeer Anwar Ansari, Venkata Babu Mailapilli, Rohitha Jayasooriya

NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction


NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction Team 2:

  • Keeper – Wender Botheju
  • Batsmen – Imran Nawaz (c), Shafi Shaikh (vc), Saddam Allah
  • All-rounders – Krunal Patil, Mehmood Alam Khan, Krishna Prakash
  • Bowlers – Rohan Wijewardana, Zafeer Anwar Ansari, Venkata Babu Mailapilli, Anwer Sharif

NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction


NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 20 Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup Players to Avoid:


Players

Dream11 Credits

Dream11 Points (Last match)

Vinoth Mathiyalagan

6.0 credits

24 points

Mohamed Raashiq Basha

7.0 credits

16 points

NCMB vs STX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 20 Kuwait T20 Challengers Cup Expert Advice:


SL Captaincy Choice

Krunal Patil

GL Captaincy Choice

Imran Nawaz

Punt Picks

Anwar Sharif and Krishna Prakash

Dream11 Combination

1-3-3-4

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Pat Cummins, Babar Azam and Jasprit Bumrah

Pakistan's cricket team’s batting sensation and white-ball captain, Babar Azam, is not the rarest but the latest one to keep changing his statements. Actually, last month, Babar stunned the cricket world by opting for Naseem Shah over Jasprit Bumrah in an imaginary scenario during a T20 run chase.

In an interview with Zalmi TV, Babar was asked whom he would choose between Bumrah and Naseem to defend 10 runs from the final six balls of a T20 match. And the Pakistan captain took the young Pakistani pace sensation’s name without any hesitation.

Naseem Shah out, Jasprit Bumrah in as toughest bowler in Babar Azam's list

Babar Azam has named Pat Cummins as one of the toughest bowlers to face 🫣 pic.twitter.com/9WPPWHTPdK

— CricWick (@CricWick) May 15, 2024

Well, now Babar has named the toughest bowlers of the modern era during a candid conversation with a former chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Ramiz Raja, on a local news channel.

Surprisingly, Naseen is not among Babar’s top 4 toughest bowlers to face, as he took the U-turn and named the Indian pacer Bumrah in his list along with some of the premier bowlers in the world.

He named Australian captain and speedster Pat Cummins, India’s Jasprit Bumrah, England pacer Mark Wood, and senior Australian pacer Mitchell Star as the toughest bowlers to face in international cricket, leaving out the young gun Naseem.

When asked to rank Bumrah, Starc, Wood, and Cummins, Azam promptly placed Cummins at the top of the list, followed by Bumrah, Wood, and Starc. He then explained that Cummins' exceptional ability to outsmart batters with his precision, consistency, and ability makes him the toughest bowler.

Babar Azam explains why he picked Pat Cummins as toughest bowler


Babar Azam stated: “The way he has, over the years, improved [himself], he will not give you a loose ball. He knows how I can take the wicket of a certain batter by bowling at a certain position. He traps you. He gives you a tough time. He challenges your tempering and technique to the fullest.”

The Pakistani skipper further expressed his admiration for Cummins' ability to maintain control over his bowling, saying if the Australian pacer ever delivers a loose ball, he does it intentionally. The 29-year-old batter mentioned that Cummins typically operates at speeds around 130–135 km/h, and he can suddenly unleash deliveries reaching up to 145 km/h.

Azam also praised Cummins for his capacity to consistently hit the right lengths, stressing that every ball the Australian pacer bowls is calculated and intentional, and that’s why he is at the top of his list. Notably, Cummins is currently leading the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing IPL 2024.

On the other hand, Babar recently guided the Men in Green to a 2-1 T20I series win in Ireland. After losing the first T20I, Pakistan bounced back strongly and won back-to-back matches to clinch the three-match T20I series against Ireland in Dublin on May 14.

During Pakistan’s 6-wicket win over Ireland in the third match, Babar became the batter with the most 50-plus runs in T20I cricket with his amazing knock of 75 off 42 deliveries laced with five maximums and six boundaries. It was for the 39th time that Babar hit more than 50 runs in T20Is, while Virat Kohli has 38 plus scores to his name in the format.
 

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RR vs PBKS Live Score and Updates: IPL 2024, Match 65

RR vs PBKS Live Score: Rajasthan Royals will be taking on Punjab Kings in match 65 of IPL 2024 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati.

RR vs PBKS Match Details:

  • Date: May 15
  • Venue: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati
  • Time: 7:30 PM IST

RR vs PBKS Live Score and Updates- IPL 2024, Match 65


Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) are gearing up for an intense showdown in the IPL 2024 Match 65. The clash is scheduled to take place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati, Assam, on Wednesday, May 15. While the outcome holds little significance for PBKS, who have already been eliminated from playoff contention, it's a crucial encounter for the Royals.

Rajasthan Royals (Team News)


Sitting comfortably in second place on the points table, Rajasthan Royals need just one more win to secure their spot in the knockout stages.

Despite a recent string of three consecutive losses, Sanju Samson and his team remain in a strong position, thanks to their solid start in the campaign. However, their recent form raises questions about their readiness for the playoffs, despite their earlier victory over PBKS in the season.

Punjab Kings (Team News)


In their previous encounter, Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious in a low-scoring battle against Punjab Kings at Mullanpur, Chandigarh, clinching the match by three wickets.

As for Punjab Kings, their hopes for playoff qualification have been dashed, with the team languishing at the bottom of the points table with 8 points. Even if they manage to win their remaining two matches, their maximum tally would be 12 points, falling short of the playoff qualification threshold of 14 points.

RR vs PBKS Head-to-Head Records (overall):


Total matches – 27

Rajasthan Royals– 16

Punjab Kings– 11

Last FIVE Match Records between Rajasthan vs Punjab Kings


April 13, 2024: Rajasthan Royals secured victory by 3 wickets at Mullanpur.
May 19, 2023: Rajasthan Royals triumphed by 4 wickets in Dharmasala.
April 5, 2023: Punjab Kings clinched a win by 5 runs in Guwahati.
May 7, 2022: Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious by 6 wickets in Mumbai.
September 21, 2021: Rajasthan Royals claimed a narrow win by 2 runs in Dubai.

RR vs PBKS Predicted Playing XIs


Rajasthan Royals (Probable Playing XI): Sanju Samson (C & WK), Yuzvendra Chahal, Rovman Powell, Trent Boult, Riyan Parag, Avesh Khan, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shimron Hetmyer, Dhruv Jurel, Yashasvi Jaiswal

Punjab Kings (Probable Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Rahul Chahar, Jonny Bairstow (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Arshdeep Singh, Shashank Singh, Chris Woakes, Ashutosh Sharma, Jitesh Sharma, Sam Curran (C), Harshal Patel

Pitch Report: Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati


In this venue, the team batting second has come out in the top four out of six matches this season. Dew has been a factor frequently and has contributed to captains opting to chase. Expect yet another high-scoring encounter today, With both teams coming on the back of wins, this match promises to be an entertaining one with lots of boundaries and sixes.

Where to watch? The Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings IPL 2024 match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India.

Live streaming details: The Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings IPL 2024 match will be streamed live on the Jio Cinema app and website.
 

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RCB

The league stage of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024 (IPL 2024) is in its closing stages. Only six more games are left before the playoffs get underway later this month.

And while only a handful of league games are left now, there are two playoffs spots still up for grabs. Only Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have booked their place in the last four. For the remaining two spots, as many as five teams are in contention - Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants.

CSK are currently at the third spot with one game remaining while SRH are at the fourth spot with two games remaining. DC have played all of their games and are at the fifth spot. RCB and LSG have one game left as well. While only time will reveal the names of the two teams that will join KKR and RR in the playoffs, several former players have revealed their picks.

Former players pick remaining playoffs teams:


Speaking on Star Sports, the likes of Tom Moody, Ambati Rayudu, Irfan Pathan, Matthew Hayden, and Mohammad Kaif have revealed their picks. The experts have backed reigning champions CSK and SRH to qualify for the playoffs while snubbing the likes of DC, RCB, and LSG.

Irfan Pathan: Kolkata, Rajasthan, Hyderabad and… Chennai Super Kings are my picks. Because I feel CSK will find some or the other way to make the Playoffs. They are a legacy team.

Ambati Rayudu: My top four predictions for now will be KKR at the top, followed by Chennai Super Kings at second. RR and SRH the other two.

Mohammad Kaif: At the top for me would be KKR. At No. 2 would be Royals. At third would be [Sunrisers] Hyderabad and at the 4th position I would bank on CSK because they know how to perform in the big matches.

Matthew Hayden: My top four, in no particular order, are… well, one has actually qualified. KKR are certainly there. I'm going to go with Rajasthan Royals. They have to beat this poor slump that they find themselves in (losing three matches in a row). Then I'll pick Sunrisers Hyderabad since they have their matches back home and then CSK to win that derby against RCB on May 18.

Tom Moody: My top four in the Playoffs would be KKR at first place, Rajasthan Royals in the second position, Sunrisers Hyderabad at third and just falling into that fourth position, Chennai Super Kings.
 

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Jos Buttler and Mitchell McClenaghan

Rajasthan Royals (RR) suffered a major setback as their opener Jos Buttler will not be available for the remainder of the ongoing IPL 2024. The England captain left the Rajasthan Royals (RR) camp on May 13, with two matches remaining in the league stage, to join his national team for the upcoming four-match T20I series against Pakistan, starting on May 22.

Buttler’s exit was anticipated as the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) had already informed all the players participating in the ongoing IPL 2024 that they would have to return home to fulfill national duties in preparation for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2024.

Jos Buttle returns home for T20 World Cup 2024 preparations


Buttler will lead the defending champions, England, in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, and before this mega event, they will play a T20I series against Pakistan at home. Buttler has had a mixed season, but he played a role in pushing RR for the IPL 2024 Playoffs, amassing 359 runs from 11 matches, which includes two match-winning centuries in the tournament.

His absence will be keenly felt by the Sanju Samson-led RR, especially given their current situation. Well, things won't be easier for the RR without Butler. So, the question is: who will replace the England opener in RR’s starting XI? Tanush Kotian, Kunal Jai Singh, and Tom Kohler-Cadmore are the top names to replace the England starters for the remainder of the season.

However, the former New Zealand pacer Mitchell McClenaghan opined that England’s explosive batter, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, is the straightforward swap for Buttler in RR’s playing XI. Kohler-Cadmore is a dependable right-handed batter who is known for his ability to accelerate the scoring rate during the middle overs with his stylish strokeplay.

Mitchell McClenaghan backs Tom Kohler-Cadmore as Jos Buttler's replacement at RR


Mitchell McClenaghan said on ESPNCricinfo’s ‘TimeOut’ show: “Yeah, I would say so. I think that probably needs to be the play. I know Cadmore hasn't had the best 2024 in terms of his numbers, but before that, his overall stats in T20 cricket are very, very good. He's a dynamic player. He's another one of these English batsmen that can come out and hit you 50 off 24.

He's very explosive. So, you'd like to hope that they just put that one little switch in, but we've seen in previous games when Jos was out injured, they rejigged their whole order. So, it'll be interesting to see what theory they come up with this time.”


Notably, the 29-year-old Kohler-Cadmore began his cricketing journey with Worcestershire in 2013. His standout performance came in the 2016 T20 Blast when he smashed a remarkable 127 runs off just 54 balls.

He has an impressive record in T20 cricket, having amassed 4734 runs in 190 matches, which includes one century and 34 half-centuries. The Englishman was signed by the RR at his base price of INR 40 lakh due to his talent and consistency.
 

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RR vs PBKS

Rajasthan Royals (RR) are up against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the 65th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The match between the two teams, who have given massive entertainment to fans with their games for the last few years, is taking place at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati on Wednesday (15th May). 11

This is the second time that Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will be crossing swords with each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. The first match between the teams was an absolute thriller as it went down the wire and saw the Sanju Samson-led side winning the game in the last over of the match.

Overall, both Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings have squared off with each other 27 times and the Sanju Samson-led side has an upper hand over the opposition. The Rajasthan-based team has won 16 games while the Punjab-based team has emerged as the winners in 11 games.

Rajasthan Royals has qualified for the playoffs and would be keen for a win so that they book the spot in Qualifier 1. They qualified for the playoffs after Delhi Capitals defeated Lucknow Super Giants. On the other hand, Punjab Kings were the second team to be eliminated from the IPL 2024 and will be playing for pride.

Rajasthan Royals are placed 2nd on the points table with 8 wins and 4 defeats from the 12 games in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. They have 16 points under their belt with +0.349 NRR. On the other hand, Punjab Kings have 4 wins and 8 defeats and are 10th on the points table.

Both Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings will be entering the game on the back of poor losses. While the Sanju Samson-led side bagged a 5-wicket loss against Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings were hammered by 60 runs by Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

IPL 2024: Who are the impact players nominated by RR and PBKS for match 65 of IPL 2024


Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson won the toss and opted to bat first in the game against PBKS. He cited the conditions as the reason behind his decision and opened up about the conversations with the team after three losses. He stated:

“We'll bat first in these conditions. This is a second home for us, we have spend quite a bit of time here. We spent two days to assess on whether there is dew, and there isn't any. The team, the batting and bowling unit are doing great. Everyone is chill and we are excited to come out and play a great game of cricket. I'd be lying if I say no, the camp looks a lot more relaxed. We'll miss Jos and Kohler-Cadmore comes in, and we might have Fereira as an impact sub later.”

Punjab Kings captain Sam Curran on the other hand talked about the difficulties that his team are facing in the team but made a cheeky remark, saying that they can spoil other teams’ campaigns. He explained:

“Tonight we play a really good team, and we can spoil a few campaigns now and finish with some pride. We've had a really good squad but some of those games we didn't win the big moments. We are about 2-3 wins away from qualifying. Tonight, we play a good side and I believe in character, I certainly don't want to lose tonight and hopefully I can rub that off on the players.We've lost a few players, KG is out and Nathan Ellis gets a game. Brar also comes back into the line-up.”

RR vs PBKS: Impact Players


RR: Donovan Ferreira, Tanush Kotian, Nandre Burger, Kuldeep Sen, Keshav Maharaj

PBKS: Ashutosh Sharma, Harpreet Bhatia, Rishi Dhawan, V Kaverappa, T Thyagarajan

RR vs PBKS: Playing XIs


Rajasthan Royals (Playing XI): Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson(w/c), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Yuzvendra Chahal

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Jonny Bairstow, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Jitesh Sharma(w), Sam Curran(c), Harpreet Brar, Harshal Patel, Nathan Ellis, Rahul Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
 

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