Rohit Sharma, the India captain, was cheered. Neither Rohit, who continued to be worshipped despite being replaced as Mumbai Indians skipper, nor Hardik, his successor, could withstand the Rajasthan Royals onslaught. The left-arm pace duo of Trent Boult and Nandre Burger rattled the Mumbai Indians’ top-order. Despite Hardik and Tilak Varma’s resurrecting partnership of 56 runs for the fifth wicket, …
Yashasvi Jaiswal’s fiery unbeaten half-century and Yuzvendra Chahal’s creditable four-wicket haul propelled Rajasthan Royals to a commanding nine-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday. Even though Jos Buttler was run out early, it hardly made a difference as Jaiswal and captain Sanju Samson, dropped on 16, continuing the onslaught …
Chennai Super Kings’ sagacious effort with the bat gave way to recklessness by Delhi Capitals’ overeager batters in a lop-sided Indian Premier League contest at the DY Patil Stadium. The Capitals were well in hunt despite losing their openers early, thanks to some rapid run-making by Mitchell Marsh and Rishabh Pant during the Powerplay. Devon Conway continued his dream run …
