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RCB Survive Jadeja-Dhoni Scare in IPL Playoffs

In the 2024 IPL, RCB held off a late scare from Jadeja-Dhoni to secure a playoff spot. They outperformed CSK in a thrilling match, with exceptional batting propelling them to a challenging total of 218. Despite CSK's valiant effort, RCB's bowlers restricted them to below 200, securing their playoff berth. RCB's middle-order batsmen provided the finishing touches, and their bowlers delivered under pressure to ensure victory. With momentum on their side, RCB aims to make a strong statement in the playoffs. Watch IPL matches live on IPL Live Match.

Pooran Powers LSG to Farewell Win Despite Playoff Miss

LSG end their season on a high with an 18-run win over MI despite missing the playoffs. Pooran's middle-overs carnage (75 off 29 balls) with 8 sixes proved too much for Mumbai's chase. Though Rohit Sharma (68) and Dhir (62*) scored fifties, MI's batting faltered after a strong start.

Rain Washes SRH into Playoffs, RCB vs CSK Decides Last Spot

Rain helped SunRisers Hyderabad reach the IPL playoffs! Their match was washed out, securing them the 3rd spot. Now, RCB and CSK battle for the last spot. The race for 2nd place is also interesting, with RR, SRH & LSG (mathematically) in contention. Check the IPL website for complex scenarios!

Royals Crash to Fourth Straight Loss as Curran Stars for Punjab Kings

Punjab Kings defeated Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets in a close chase despite both teams faltering early on. Royals, put in to bat, could only manage 144 due to a slow start and a middle-order collapse. Punjab lost their top 3 batsmen in the powerplay but a brilliant 63* from captain Sam Curran and a crucial partnership with Jitesh Sharma (25) ensured they chased down the target with 7 balls to spare. Curran was adjudged Player of the Match for his all-round performance. This win lifts Punjab off the IPL table's bottom, while Royals slump to their fourth consecutive defeat.

SRH Seeks Playoff Berth, Targets Victory Against GT After Break

After a week off, SRH needs a win to stay in playoff contention against the already eliminated Gujarat Titans.

SRH boasts a strong batting lineup with Head and Sharma leading the charge, but they haven't beaten GT in their last 3 meetings.

GT wants to end their season on a winning note with Gill and Sudharsan in good form. Their bowling needs to be sharp against the aggressive SRH batting.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Viyakanth Viyaskanth could be key bowlers for SRH, while Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmad might trouble the SRH middle order.

Tristan Stubbs Stock Soars After Another Finishing Masterclass!

DC's Tristan Stubbs, originally a backup player, is now a star! After spending time on the Mumbai Indians bench, Stubbs grabbed his chance with DC and became their death-overs finisher. He leads the IPL in strike rate for overs 16-20 and has the second-highest runs for DC this season. Stubbs can handle both pace and spin, making him a valuable asset. DC's assistant coach wants to retain him for the future.

DC Clinch Thrilling Win Over LSG Thanks to Porel, Stubbs and Ishant!

A thrilling win for DC against LSG! Porel (58) and Stubbs (57*) powered DC's batting with a 200+ total. Ishant Sharma (3-34) dismantled LSG's top order early on. Pooran's 61 and a late fight from Arshad Khan (58) weren't enough for LSG, who fell short by 19 runs. DC's season is done, while LSG need a win in their last match and other results to go their way to reach the playoffs.

Rain Washes Away Gujarat Titans' Playoff Hopes!

Rain washed out the match between Gujarat Titans (GT) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Ahmedabad, eliminating GT from the IPL playoff race. This is good news for KKR though, as they've secured a top-two spot and an extra shot at the championship. The upcoming match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) now becomes a knockout game, with the loser going home. Both GT and KKR have one more league match left, which won't affect their own positions but could impact the playoff race for other teams.

RCB Keep Playoff Hopes Alive with Dominant Win Over DC!

RCB thrashed DC by 47 runs to stay alive in the IPL playoff race! Jacks (41) and Patidar (52) powered RCB's batting with a quickfire partnership. DC lost early wickets and despite Axar Patel's 57, their chase fell short. RCB play a potentially crucial match against CSK next, while DC's season ends against LSG.

Simarjeet Stars as CSK Climb to Third with Crucial Win Over RR

CSK defeated RR by 5 wickets to climb to third place in the IPL table! Simarjeet Singh (3-26) led the bowling attack, restricting RR to 141/5. Gaikwad's unbeaten 42* anchored the chase for CSK despite losing wickets at intervals. They chased down the target with 10 balls to spare. Parag (47*) was the lone bright spot for RR's batting. CSK gets a 5-day break before their final match, while RR heads to Guwahati for their remaining games.

Big Blow for DC: Rishabh Pant Suspended for Slow Over-Rate

Big setback for DC! Captain Rishabh Pant is suspended for a game due to his team's slow over-rate against Rajasthan Royals (it was their 3rd offense). This means he'll miss the crucial match against RCB tomorrow (Sunday). Other DC players have been fined as well. Axar Patel will lead the team in Pant's absence. This suspension makes DC's playoff push even more challenging.

KKR Spinners Weave Magic, Book First Playoff Spot in IPL 2024!

KKR spun their way into the IPL playoffs with an 18-run win over MI! Kishan's early fireworks for MI couldn't survive the spin magic of Chakravarthy (2-17) and Narine (1-21). Earlier, fifties from Iyer (42) and Rana (33) set a competitive total of 157/7 for KKR. KKR play GT next, while MI face LSG in their last game.

GT Stay Alive Thanks to Gill & Sudharsan Centuries

GT survive in the IPL playoff race with a 35-run win over CSK. Openers Gill (104) and Sudharsan (103) smashed centuries in a record-breaking 210-run stand, setting up a massive 231/3 for GT. CSK's fightback led by Mitchell (63) and Moeen Ali (56) fell short due to a poor start and key middle-order wickets. GT host KKR next, while CSK travel home to face Rajasthan Royals. Follow the IPL live here

100 Centuries in IPL: A Statistical Breakdown

The IPL has crossed a historic milestone with the 100th century scored in the tournament! This infographic explores some fascinating stats:

• Most centuries in a season (14) - IPL 2024
• Most centuries by a player (8) - Virat Kohli
• Fastest century (30 balls) - Chris Gayle
• Youngest centurion (19 years) - Manish Pandey
• Most centuries at a venue (16) - Wankhede Stadium

For a detailed breakdown and live IPL action, visit https://www.ipllivematch.com

Kohli, Spinners Secure Key RCB Win to Sustain Playoff Chances

RCB Thrash PBKS by 60 Runs, Playoff Hopes Alive

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated Punjab Kings (PBKS) by a convincing 60 runs to keep their slim IPL 2024 playoff hopes alive. Virat Kohli's explosive 92 (47) and a combined six wickets from the spinners (Karn Sharma & Swapnil Singh) were instrumental in RCB's victory.

PBKS had a promising start with Rilee Rossouw scoring a half-century, but dropped catches and crucial wickets by RCB spinners put them behind. Mohammed Siraj's three wickets in the death overs sealed the deal for RCB. With this win, RCB stay in playoff contention and will play their next match against Delhi Capitals on May 12th. PBKS, already eliminated, will face Rajasthan Royals on May 15th.

SRH Triumphs in Record Chase, Eyes Playoff Spot Against LSG

SRH Crush LSG in Record-Breaking Chase

The Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) registered a phenomenal victory against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in IPL 2024. Here's a quick recap:

• Stellar SRH Bowling: LSG were restricted to a paltry 165/4 thanks to some exceptional bowling, particularly from Bhuvneshwar Kumar (2-12).

• Head & Sharma Go Berserk: SRH chased down the target in a mere 9.4 overs, the highest 10-over score in T20 history. Openers Travis Head (89*) and Abhishek Sharma (75*) led the charge with:

  • Blazing-fast fifties (16 & 19 balls)
  • A record-breaking 100-run partnership inside the powerplay (their second this IPL, both the highest in T20)
  • A six-fest, with boundaries coming almost every other ball.

• Records Tumble: This win propelled SRH to No.3 on the points table and significantly boosted their net run rate. The match also saw several IPL records shattered, including:

  • Highest total at the halfway mark (SRH's 167/0)
  • Most balls remaining in a 100+ target chase (SRH with 62 balls to spare)
  • Most sixes by a team in a single IPL season (SRH with 146)

• MI Knocked Out: This defeat confirmed Mumbai Indians' elimination from IPL 2024 playoffs.

Dominant Display by SRH

SRH's bowling and batting masterclass left LSG with no answers. This emphatic win not only secured them a comfortable victory but also cemented their position as a strong contender for the IPL 2024 title.

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Delhi Capitals Survive Samson Blitz to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Delhi Capitals Survive Sanju Samson Scare to Stay Alive in Playoff Race

• Delhi Capitals posted a massive 221/8 on the board thanks to a record-breaking fifty (19 balls) from Jake Fraser-McGurk and valuable contributions from Abhishek Porel and Shimron Hetmyer.
• Rajasthan Royals' chase began poorly, but Sanju Samson's brilliant 86 threatened to steal the show.
• A controversial dismissal for Samson and a game-changing spell from Kuldeep Yadav (2 wickets in the 18th over) put Delhi back in control.
• Rajasthan fell short by 20 runs, despite a valiant effort from their batsmen.

Suryakumar Ton Powers MI to Clinical Win Over SRH

MI Clinch Thrilling Victory Thanks to Suryakumar Masterclass

• Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten 102 (51 balls) overshadowed a decent SRH total (173/8) to lead MI to a convincing 7-wicket win.
• SRH's bowling attack, despite early wickets, couldn't contain Suryakumar's onslaught in the middle overs.
• MI's chase faltered initially, but Suryakumar took over with a counter-attacking knock, reaching his century and sealing the win with ease.

Jadeja's All-Round Heroics Halt PBKS' Winning Streak

CSK Crush PBKS' Winning Streak Thanks to Jadeja

• Ravindra Jadeja's all-around performance (43 runs, 3 wickets) led CSK to a convincing 28-run win over PBKS.
• Jadeja's late-innings batting helped CSK set a competitive total (167).
• His bowling then dismantled the PBKS chase in the middle overs, taking key wickets (including set batsmen) during a crucial collapse.
• PBKS never recovered and fell short of the target.

Narine Blazes KKR to Top of the Table with All-Round Heroics

Sunil Narine's all-round brilliance (explosive 81 runs and key wickets) led KKR to a crushing 98-run win over LSG. KKR posted a massive 235/6, the highest T20 total at the Ekana Stadium, with Narine and Phil Salt providing a flying start. LSG's chase crumbled in the middle overs as key wickets fell to Narine, Russell, and Chakravarthy. KKR now sit atop the IPL points table, while LSG lick their wounds and prepare for their next match.