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IPL 2024 - Our nerves got tested: Hardik Pandya after close win over PBKS

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya heaved a huge sigh of relief with a close nine-run win over Punjab Kings, stating that every player's nerves got tested in Thursday's IPL game. Young batting sensation Ashutosh Sharma's 28-ball 61 did not prove to be enough as Punjab Kings, while chasing 193, were bowled out for 183 in 19.1 overs. The five-time champions MI registered only their third win out of seven games this season. "(It was a) very good game. Everyone's nerves got tested. We spoke that the characters will be checked in this game. But (it is) natural (that) you (would) think you are ahead but IPL has a tendency to show that oppositions can come back and how," Pandya said at the post-match presentation ceremony. The MI skipper was full of praise for Ashutosh's whirlwind knock, which kept PBKS in the hunt till the end. "Unbelievable, playing the way he did and hitting the ball off the middle. (It is) great for his future. We did speak in the timeout about it, not about how we

IPL 2024: It was my dream to play sweep shot against Bumrah - Ashutosh

Punjab Kings' batting sensation Ashutosh Sharma said he lived a "dream" when he swept "world's best fast bowler" Jasprit Bumrah during his team's IPL clash against Mumbai Indians here. The 25-year-old Ashutosh put the Bumrah-led Mumbai Indians' bowling to sword here on Thursday when he hammered seven sixes and two fours to make 61 off a mere 28 balls, a knock which brought PBKS back from the brink after an early collapse. PBKS were 17/4 inside the powerplay but courtesy the stunning fightback from Ashutosh and Shashank Singh (41), they were able to get close to MI's 193-run target before losing by nine runs. It was in the 13th over of Punjab's chase when Ashutosh got down low on his front to convert an attempted yorker from Bumrah into a full toss and smack it for a six over backward square leg. "It was my dream to hit a sweep shot against Bumrah. I was practising for that shot but it came against the best bowler in the world it is a part of the game," Ashutosh told the media here

IPL 2024: Rohit Sharma completes 6500 runs in his 250th IPL match

36-year-old Rohit is at the fourth spot on the list of all-time highest run-getters in the Indian Premier League. Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli is at the top with over 7500 runs.

IPL 2024 PBKS vs MI highlights: Mumbai eke out 9-run win in a last over thriller

Chasing a challenging 193, young sensation Ashutosh played the knock of his nascent career, smashing a 28-ball 61 to keep PBKS in the hunt till the end.

IPL 2024: PBKS vs MI Playing 11 - Rossouw replaces Bairstow in Pubjab's XI

Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians Playing 11: Mumbai made no changes in their Playing 11 while Mumbai Indians have made two changes in their Playing 11.

IPL 2024: PBKS vs MI head-to-head, Mullanpur pitch report, weather forecast

Punjab vs Mumbai head-to-head: Punjab and Mumbai have played against each other in 32 matches. There has been neck and neck fight with Mumbai edging out the team from Punjab by just one win

IPL 2024 PBKS vs MI: 5 key battles featuring Rohit Sharma and Kagiso Rabada

The Kagiso Rabada vs Rohit Sharma clash promises to electrify the crowd, drawing spectators to pack the stands to capacity

IPL 2024 PBKS vs MI: Shreyas Gopal backs Pandya against hostile crowd

With Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya continuing to receive hostile treatment from fans in the ongoing Indian Premier League, his teammate Shreyas Gopal felt on Wednesday it will only strengthen his resolve to come back stronger with some good performances. Pandya was announced as MI captain for the IPL 2024 season, replacing fan-favourite Rohit Sharma, who led the franchise to five titles. The change of guard hasn't gone down well with the fans, who have expressed their displeasure by booing Pandya across venues. Recalling his friendship with Pandya, Gopal said the MI skipper is mentally very strong to get unnerved by the behaviour of the crowd. "I have known Hardik for a decade, and nothing much has changed. He is a really tough guy, and something like this is only going to motivate him," said Gopal during a press conference ahead of the clash against Punjab Kings. "The way he has taken it so far is very inspiring for a lot of us. Although it's not easy to take it daily, he

IPL 2024 PBKS vs MI: Punjab bowling coach gives crucial update on Shikhar

Punjab Kings' influential skipper Shikhar Dhawan is currently undergoing rehabilitation after suffering a shoulder injury, the team's spin-bowling coach Sunil Joshi said on Wednesday. Sam Curran stood in as Punjab Kings captain in Dhawan's absence in their match against Rajasthan Royals. While he is set to miss Thursday's match against Mumbai Indians here, Dhawan also remains doubtful for the April 21 game against Gujarat Titans. "Regarding Shikhar, the medical team will update. As for now, he is under rehab," Joshi said at the pre-match press conference. Dhawan hasn't had a great time with the bat in IPL 2024, but is still Kings' highest run-getter currently with 152 runs from five innings, scoring at a strike rate of 125.61. Joshi also said it's high time the top-order batters find their groove and lift the team that is struggling at the seventh place with just two wins and four losses. The only bright spot for PBKS this season has been resolute displays from their unsung India

IPL 2024 points table, team rankings, highest run-scorers and wicket-takers

Virat Kohli has the orange cap, Yuzvendra Chahal the purple cap while Rajasthan is at the top of the IPL 2024 points table after the KKR vs RR match on April 16 in Kolkata

A deluge of runs: Top five high-scoring men's T20 matches in history

The first ever 500-plus aggregate score in a men's T20 match was achieved in 2022 during the Cricket South Africa T20 Challenge

MI vs CSK highlights, IPL 2024: Pathirana nullifies Rohit's hundred, Chennai win by 20 runs

Indian Premier League 2024 Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Highlights: Rohit Sharma's century (105*) went in vain as Matheesha Pathirana took 4/28 to win Chennai the IPL El Classico at Wankhede

IPL 2024 points table, team rankings, highest run-scorers and wicket-takers

Virat Kohli has the orange cap, Yuzvendra Chahal the purple cap while Rajasthan is at the top of the IPL 2024 points table after the MI vs CSK match on April 14 in Mumbai

IPL 2024: Watch Dhoni lights up Wankhede with 3 consecutive sixes vs Hardik

Dhoni came in to bat on the third ball of the 20th over and then hit three sixes in a row to take Chennai over 200

IPL 2024: MI vs CSK Playing 11 - Pathirana replaces Theekshana in CSK's XI?

MI vs CSK Playing 11: For Chennai fans, there was a good news as slinga Pathirana returned to CSK Playing 11, replacing compatriot Theekshana.

IPL 2024 MI vs CSK: Will Dhoni play his last match at Wankhede today?

MS Dhoni lifted the converted ICC World Cup 2011 at this very venue when he finished the final against Sri Lanka in style by hitting Nuwan Kulasekara for a six over long-on

IPL 2024 MI vs CSK preview: MS Dhoni in spotlight rivalry's new era dawns

The legendary Mahendra Singh Dhoni will be in the spotlight in what could be his final game at the iconic Wankhede Stadium when defending champions Chennai Super Kings take on Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League here on Sunday. Dhoni returns to the hallowed turf of Wankhede for the first time ever as a non-captain of the CSK, potentially in his last IPL season. It will also be his first appearance as just a player for any team since November 2005. Even at 42, Dhoni's glove-work remains impeccable and so does his assessment of the game like always. But CSK will hope that his tactical acumen also helps them improve a dismal away record this season, having suffered two defeats on the road. CSK would also hope their recent record against MI four wins in last five matches including their seven-wicket win here last season holds them in good stead. Two of IPL's most successful teams with five titles each, both sides are witnessing a tectonic shift of leadership change with Hardi

IPL 2024: MI vs CSK head-to-head, Mumbai pitch report, weather forecast

Mumbai vs Chennai head-to-head: The MI side holds the upper hand when it comes to head-to-head, winning 21 of the 38 encounters between the two sides

Is Hardik injured? Here's why Doull said MI captain lying about his injury

Former New Zealand cricketer and ace commentator, Simon Doull questioned Pandya's bowling ability and thereby his fitness

IPL 2024 points table, team rankings, highest run-scorers and wicket-takers

Virat Kohli has the orange cap, Jasprit Bumrah the purple cap while Rajasthan are at the top of the IPL 2024 points table ahead of PBKS vs RR match on April 13 in Mullanpur