New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) Delhi Capitals playoff hopes were kept alive by Mitchell Starc’s decisive second spell, which ‘completely changed the game’ in their favour against Rajasthan Royals, said former South Africa wicketkeeper-batter Mark Boucher.Starc’s figures of 4-40 restricted RR to 193/8, which DC chased down with four balls to spare and record a five-wicket victory. The win also meant DC moved back to seventh spot in the 10-team points table and kept their slim playoffs hopes alive…
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New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla believes that 2022 champions Gujarat Titans (GT) can still qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs by remaining in the top two, as they have their fate in their hands despite suffering a 29-run loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday.After being asked to bat, KKR set a huge total of 247/2 in 20 overs thanks to the brilliant knock by Finn Allen, who scored 93 runs in 35 balls, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi also sc…
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Former Indian cricketer Piyush Chawla has heaped praise on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) legend Sunil Narine, calling him ‘the best in the business’ after his magnificent spell against Gujarat Titans(GT) helped the team register a 29-run win at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. In a match where 465 runs were scored across 40 overs, Narine stood out with a miserly spell of 2/29 in his four overs, helping KKR defend a massive 247/2 and keep their playoff hopes alive.KKR r…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Punjab Kings’ IPL 2026 campaign continues to spiral after another painful defeat, with former India spinner Piyush Chawla identifying the team’s bowling struggles as the biggest factor behind their slide in the points table. Following PBKS’ six-wicket loss to Mumbai Indians in Dharamshala, Chawla said the franchise now finds itself under enormous pressure heading into the final phase of the league stage. Punjab, who once looked firmly on course for the playoffs aft…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Piyush Chawla reckoned that Chennai Super Kings have a decent chance to break into the top four as their three-match winning streak has given them the necessary momentum in the race for the playoffs.After starting the season with three straight defeats, the five-time champions successfully revitalised their campaign by winning three of their next five matches, eventually finding their peak form to secure three consecutive victories in their most recent outings.The Rutura…
New Delhi, May 9 (IANS) Former South African cricketer and coach Mark Boucher has lauded Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Finn Allen’s extraordinary century against Delhi Capitals and said it’s not just the 27-year-old batter’s strength but also his range and cleanliness in hitting a shot that make him special. Allen showcased his fireworks at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, scored 20 off his first 17 balls before unleashing an 80-run burst off his next 30 deliveries to complete his maiden IPL cen…
New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) Former India spinner Piyush Chawla credited Sunrisers Hyderabad batters for executing a near-perfect run chase against Mumbai Indians, highlighting that at no point their asking run rate spiralled out of control. Chasing a daunting 244 at the Wankhede Stadium, SRH produced one of the most dominant batting performances of the season, with their top order setting the tone early and the middle order ensuring there were no stumbles along the way.“You have to give full cr…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Rajasthan Royals faith in upcoming batter Shubham Dubey coming good and hitting a match-winning cameo against Punjab Kings has drawn praise from former India batter Abhinav Mukund, who said the franchise’s backing was crucial in helping him succeed in a demanding role. Dubey, who had modest seasons for RR in 2024 and 2025, smashed 31 not out off just 12 balls and was involved in a partnership of 77 coming in only 32 balls with Donovan Ferreira as RR hunted down 223 w…
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Former India batter Abhinav Mukund said the decision from Rajasthan Royals to leave out Ravi Bishnoi in their IPL 2026 clash against Punjab Kings could lead to a massive dent in confidence for the leg-spinner. Bishnoi, who joined RR this season after a difficult spell with Lucknow Super Giants, began strongly with nine wickets in his first four matches. But his returns dipped, as he picked only two wickets in his next four games while conceding 115 runs in 11 overs at …
New Chandigarh, April 29 (IANS) Former Indian spinner Piyush Chawla has raised concerns over Punjab Kings (PBKS) fast bowler Arshdeep Singh’s poor bowling, saying that the senior pacer’s continuous failures could haunt Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the playoffs. India’s highest wicket-taker in T20Is, Arshdeep, was looking out of touch at PCA New International Stadium on Tuesday and conceded 68 runs as the Shreyas Iyer-led side failed to defend a mammoth total of 222 runs against Rajasthan Royals (RR) a…