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IPL Final: Was hoping a last over six from Shane Watson, says CSK's Head Coach Stephen Fleming

Hyderabad (Telangana), May 13 (ANI): As the Mumbai Indians took home the IPL trophy by beating the Chennai Super Kings with one run in a nail biter match, the latter's head coach Stephen Fleming said he was hoping a six from batsman Shane Watson, who played an 80-run innings, in the last over of the match when the team needed nine runs from the last six deliveries. Fleming also praised MI pacer Lasith Malinga for overcoming his costly penultimate over in the match and delivering his team under pressure. Mumbai Indians, batting first, scored an average 149 runs from its 20 overs but successfully managed to restrict CSK to 148 runs, and won the IPL trophy for the fourth time.

Rohit Sharma offers prayers at Venkateswara Temple in Tirupati ahead of IPL final

Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh), May 10 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Rohit Sharma on Thursday offered prayers at the Venketeswara Temple in Tirumala ahead of the IPL final which is scheduled to be played on May 12. Kolkata Knight Riders captain Dinesh Karthik was also seen offering prayers at the temple. Contender against the MI will be decided in tomorrow's qualifier match that will be played between the Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.

IPL Eliminator: DC's Pritvi Shaw bets on Amit Mishra for qualifier against CSK

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 09 (ANI): Commending spinner Amit Mishra's performance in the eliminator match against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Visakhapatnam, Delhi Capitals (DC) opener Prithvi Shaw, who himself gave a solid start to his team, said going forward for the qualifier match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mishra's role would be very important and he hopes the spinner will continue his good form. Mishra only gave 16 runs in his four-over spell and also took the important wicket of SRH hitter Martin Guptill.

IPL Eliminator: It's frustrating when margin is so small, says SRH Captain Williamson

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), May 09 (ANI): As the Sunrisers Hyderabad lost the eliminator match to the Delhi Capitals in the last over, the former's captain Kane Williamson expressed his disappointment over losing the match in the last over and said it is 'frustrating' when the 'margin is so small'. SRH could not defend its total of 162 runs even as the DC struggled to get past the total until the second last over. DC will now compete with CSK in the second qualifier match on May 10.

IPL Qualifier 1: Beating CSK anywhere is a 'great feeling', says MI's Jayant Yadav

Chennai, May 08 (ANI): After beating Chennai Super Kings to reach the finals of this year's IPL, Mumbai Indians' all-rounder Jayant Yadav said, beating CSK on any ground is a 'great feeling' as he believed that the MS Dhoni-led squad is a great team. Batting second, MI chased the low scoring total of 131 in 18.3 overs by six wickets. CSK will now face the winner of the eliminator match that will be played between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad.

CSK vs MI Qualifier 1: MI has been a team we have struggled to beat, says Coach Fleming

Chennai, May 08 (ANI): Mumbai Indians clinched comfortable victory against Chennai Super Kings in the first qualifier of IPL 2019 in Chennai. It was CSK's third consecutive loss against Mumbai Indians this season. CSK's head coach admitted that the team has struggled against Mumbai and praised the team for their recent performance. "Right from ball one the wicket was tricky and we are failing to create luck, it's been tough season for our bowlers and today it wasn't different. We are aware that we have been beaten in a row but yes MI has been a team we have struggled to beat absolutely."

MI vs KKR: Mahela Jayawardena hails Malinga after his match-winning display

Mumbai, May 06 (ANI): Mumbai Indians head-coach Mahela Jayawardena has praised Lasith Malinga for his match-winning display against Kolkata Knight Riders. He said, "The way he bowled today showed lot of character came back strong." Lasith Malinga snared three wickets as Mumbai Indians restricted Kolkata Knight Riders to 133/7 in a crucial Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadium here on May 5.

SRH vs RCB: 'I just wanted to deliver for my team,' says Gurkeerat Singh

Bengaluru, May 05 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by four-wicket at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy stadium on Saturday (May 4). Shimron Hetmyer and Gurkeerat Singh made a scintillating last impression and helped RCB bow out in style by stitching a match-winning 144-run. Following his crucial 48-ball 65 that led his team's victory over Hyderabad, Gurkeerat said that he was happy to get an opportunity after being benched in the earlier games and he wanted to deliver for his team.

IPL 2019: Love to watch Imran Tahir, he knows how to bowl in every condition, says MI's Rahul Chahar

Mumbai, May 04 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) has qualified for play offs of IPL 2019. MI is currently at 2nd spot with 8 wins. While talking to media at pre match press conference, MI bowler Rahul Chahar said, "When I was a kid, I would follow (Shane) Warne. Now, it's Imran Tahir (CSK). He brings in variation and no matter how the wicket or the conditions are, he generates turn. I love to watch Imran Tahir, he knows how to bowl in every condition." MI will play next match against KKR on May 05 in Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium.

IPL 2019: 'Structural changes' need to be made in RCB, says head coach Gary Kirsten

Bengaluru, May 04 (ANI): Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be facing Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the ongoing edition of the Indian premier league (IPL) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru today. For the second time in two years RCB have failed to make it to the play-offs. While addressing the pre-match press conference in Bengaluru, RCB head coach Gary Kirsten said, "There are some structural changes that need to be made and this is my first year as the head coach so I have got a better understanding of everything. We will certainly discuss with the owners and look into that for next year." "Its been a disappointing season as we would like to have better results," Gary added.

KXIP vs KKR: Have lost most of IPL games in powerplay battle, says Ravichandran Ashwin

Mohali (Punjab), May 04 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by seven wickets in the ongoing edition of the Indian premier league (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Punjab's Mohali on Friday. While addressing the post match press conference skipper of Kings XI Punjab, Ravichandran Ashwin said, "We haven't been up to the ball mark this year like we had a few challenges going on into this year. We picked up some player last year but they got injured this year. We have put our best team that we could have done in the park and lots of positives have come out from this season. We would like to look and address the gap." "We are playing good cricket and have also put decent show but were shot of runs today and Sam Curran did a great job for us. We have lost most of the games in the powerplay battle," Ashwin added.

IPL 2019: Was just looking not to be predictable to KXIP, says KKR's Sandeep Warrier

Mohali (Punjab), May 04 (ANI): Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by seven wickets in the ongoing edition of the Indian premier league (IPL) at the Punjab Cricket Association Stadium in Punjab's Mohali on Friday. While addressing the post match press conference player of Kolkata Knight Riders and right-arm fast-medium bowler Sandeep Warrier said, "I was just looking not to be predictable to them. My strength is swinging the ball so I was trying swinging both ways and mix it with the slower ones." "He (Dinesh Karthik) was just telling the players to be on their toes as it was a must win game for us," he added.

We have the best bowling combination for World Cup: Varun Aaron

New Delhi, May 03 (ANI): Indian pace bowler Varun Aaron while speaking on the current squad for World Cup and the playing conditions in England, said, "We have best chances to win the world cup. We have one of the best batting, which is unbelievable. Our bowlers had good overseas tour in England, South Africa, and Australia. They have done well in these conditions and no one should have questions in mind against them. We have the best bowling combination we can ask for. I really hope we can bring the World Cup back. Playing county cricket last year, I feel English tracks are flat; it is the atmosphere which helps the bowler. You can see big scoring games in England because of small ground. The overheads just make the big difference in England."

IPL 2019: SRH's Mohd Nabi praises Jasprit Bumrah, calls him best bowler for death overs

Mumbai, May 03 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Super Over and became the third side to seal a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Earlier, SRH tied the game and catch up to MI's 162 runs total. While addressing the post match press conference, wrist spinner of the SRH, Mohammad Nabi said, "Wicket in Mumbai was good to play so we were thinking for 2-3 good shots in the Super Over. Everyone knows that Jasprit Bumrah is the best bowler for the death overs and he bowled brilliantly in the super over and also in the game." "Rashid Khan usually bowls brilliantly in the four overs in T-20 games so we decided him to bowl in the super over but it happens in cricket," Nabi added.

IPL 2019: Experience is missing in SRH's batting order, says Rohit Sharma

Mumbai, May 03 (ANI): Mumbai Indians (MI) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Super Over and became the third side to seal a spot in the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Earlier, SRH tied the game and catch up to MI's 162 runs total. While addressing the post match press conference, skipper of MI, Rohit Sharma said, "This year the condition of Wankhede Stadium pitch was different as sometimes the ball started spinning in the second half due to the dew factor. The overall behavior of the pitch this time was full of ups and downs. We know our bowling is good and we can defend any score." "We were planning to put pressure on them as experience is missing in batting order of SRH and it was difficult for them to chase even 150-160 runs," MI skipper added.

CSK vs DC: Delhi Capitals were good in powerplay but couldn't capitalise it later, says Suresh Raina

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), May 02 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrashed Delhi Capitals (DC) by 80 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. While addressing the post match press conference, all-rounder player of Chennai Super Kings Suresh Raina said, "We batted really very well and kept wickets in our hand. Later on Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MSD) and Jaddu (Ravindra Jadeja) finished it quite well. Specially, when you are playing in Chennai, you need to put extra 20-30 runs on board." "When you are playing with two fast bowlers the other team knows your plan so in such humidity in Chennai, I think spinners play a big role", Raina added. "Delhi Capitals were very good in powerplay (PP) but later on they didn't capitalise it," the CSK all-rounder further stated.

CSK vs DC: Need to give Rishabh Pant freebie as you can't restrict his flow, says Shreyas Iyer

Chennai (Tamil Nadu), May 02 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) thrashed Delhi Capitals (DC) by 80 runs in their Indian Premier League (IPL) game at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Wednesday. While addressing the post match press conference skipper of Delhi Capitals Shreyas Iyer said, "We have seen him (Rishabh Pant) converting the starts into a match winning knock and definitely it was a ball to hit but, it just that he couldn't convert it into the gap. So, it wasn't a bad stroke to be honest as he could have played bit smart and access the pitch condition as how the spinners are going to work." "We needed a bit of partnership at that point of time. Rishabh Pant could have changed the momentum of the game if he would have connected, if would have gone the stance. You need to give him a freebie because you can't restrict his flow," Iyer added.

Confident about our game: DC's Shikhar Dhawan ahead of clash against CSK

Chennai, Apr 30 (ANI): Delhi Capitals cricketer Shikhar Dhawan on Tuesday hailed his team members by saying that the team is doing very well. He also expressed satisfaction on his overall performance. Dhawan added that Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium will be suitable for Delhi Capitals. "We are confident about our game and we guy have been doing very well, as an individual I am doing very well and we are happy with what we have been doing," said Dhawan. Delhi Capitals will lock horns with Chennai Super Kings on May 1st at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium.

SRH vs KXIP: 200 plus score common in T-20 games and it's chasable, says KL Rahul

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 45 runs on Monday strengthening their chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. While addressing a post match press conference in Hyderabad, skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kane Williamson said, "The table is pretty congested and every game you play is packed in this. It is nice to put out the good performance today. Wriddhiman Saha played brilliantly well and he is supporting us in games."

SRH vs KXIP: Kane Williamson praises Wriddhiman Saha for playing 'brilliantly well

Hyderabad, Apr 30 (ANI): Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) defeated Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) by 45 runs on Monday strengthening their chances of qualifying for the Indian Premier League (IPL) playoffs at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. While addressing a post match press conference in Hyderabad, skipper of Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kane Williamson said, "The table is pretty congested and every game you play is packed in this. It is nice to put out the good performance today. Wriddhiman Saha played brilliantly well and he is supporting us in games."