Why Mumbai Indians are losing #ipl2024 #ipl #hardikpandya

Hi Friends, welcome to our channel.  Money can buy several things but certainly not one thing. As the IPL, aka Indian Premier league enters its sixth week, we are observing that the Mumbai Indians team despite having the best in business seems to be languishing at the bottom of the table, just one level above Royal Challengers Bangalore aka RCB.  The reasons are not too far to seek. Reliance, the current owners after seeing Mumbai Indians not making the finals in the last two seasons and hitting the nadir in 2023, decided that the best solution was to rope in Hardik Pandya, the captain of Gujarat Titans. They saw that Hardik was instrumental in making an entirely new side, Gujarat Titans a formidable team which went on to  win IPL in 2022. However, the MI owners failed to see the real reason for Hardik's success. Hardik was the captain, however he led a team:). In the case of Mumbai Indians, he was leading Captain of Indian Test Cricket team and a person who was considered to be a possible contender for the Mumbai Indians Captaincy. By naming Hardik as Captain, MI management killed whatever were the chances of Mumbai Indians revival. We have analyzed in this video what is the necessity for success. Please watch and leave your comments below.

IPl 2024 first week review||#IPL #IPL2024 #klassen

Hi Friends, welcome to our channel. This is a short video review of first week matches of IPL 2024. Contrary to expectations, Sun Risers Hyderabad gave a good performance, winning one of the first two matches, with their maiden outing ending in a narrow defeat. It is really a clinical irony that they are the team who have scored maximum runs in thsi IPL 2024 so far, which is not mean achievement. Klassen from their team has been a revelation and was close to pulling off a miracle against KKR, who should be thanking their stars. However, KKR costliest buy of IPL 2024 is yet to deliver. We have to wait and watch if Mitchell Starc succeeds. Mumbai Indians are at the bottom of the table, driven more by internal politics and division, more than anything else. Hardik Pandya has to prove himself, but he is facing two hurdles, one is the previous Captain Rohit Sharma and the other is Jasprit Bumrah. Unless all three cooperate, Mumbai are not going to move forward in this tournament. That's for sure. Apart from them, Delhi Capitals are also giving them Company. CSK, having won their first match are expected to go far in this tournament. They broke the jinx in the first match itself. Whenever a defending champion wins the first match, they are likely to move forward in the tournament.  We can expect them to do well. RCB as usual are a mixed bag. Lucknow Super Giants are moving ahead slowly, along with Ahmedabad's Gujarat Titans. Both teams did well in their inaugural run and are expected to challenge other teams. 

Why LSG lost to RCB  in IPL 2022

Hi Friends, this is a review of today's IPL eliminator between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers, Bangalore. RCB, despite being the fourth placed team in the qualifiers managed to outwit LSG and earn a playoff versus Rajasthan Royals. Batting first. RCB scored over 200 runs. The turning point was 92 runs scored in just 6.5 overs. That seemed to have turned the match on it's head. Of course, luck seemed to have played an important role in the form of a dropped catch for Dinesh Karthik. Again, this should have been overcome by LSG. It didn't look like RCB would get over 200 runs as look at their score at the end of 14 overs or so, they were expected to touch around 140 or 150 runs. However, this was way too much for LSG which was their maiden attempt to enter the IPL finals. 

In  reply, LSG seemed to have started off well, scoring over 60 runs in just 6 overs. However, subsequently, their scoring rates came down and with Rahul too getting bogged down a bit. Marcus Stoinis who normally scores freely got out cheaply, paving the way for their eventual defeat. However, RCB should also thank their bowlers Hazlewood and Harshal Patel who came good and didn't concede too many runs. The fact that in their 8 overs they conceded only 67 runs was way too good. LSG missed such a bowler is what we feel. In the end, LSG can take consolation that they entered the qualifiers in their maiden entry into IPL 2022. They came 3rd overall, beating Mumbai Indians, CSK and other teams on the way. RCB came 4th overall, with a negative NRR. They should only thank their stars and have two more matches to play for, before winning the title. Let's see what happens in their match against the Royals.

#LSG #RR #ipl2022 #ipl #padikkal #rahul #LucknowSuperGiants #RCB

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/lucknow-super-giants-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-eliminator-1312198/full-scorecard

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/lucknow-super-giants-vs-royal-challengers-bangalore-eliminator-1312198/full-scorecard

 How did the IPL preliminaries end?

IPL league stage finally got over on 5/22/2022 and the first of the playoffs is scheduled for 5/24 between the Group Toppers Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals, who came second. In the last match, Punjab Kings got the better of Sun Risers Hyderabad. Looking at how both the teams progressed, both didn't exhibit champion qualities. Both teams were short out for scores of less than 100 runs. Even if they had qualified for the last four, it wouldn't have been much deserving. For Punjab Kings, the consolation is that they ended up at Number 6, behind Delhi Capitals. They have always been an also ran team, capable of playing spoilsport to leading teams chances. That role was effectively played by Mumbai Indians when they defeated Delhi Capitals.

Sun Risers Hyderabad after winning 5 matches in the first leg, won only one match in the second leg. Any team that loses three matches consecutively doesn't deserve a place in the playoffs. It was in a case justified. Pity that Natarajan's form seemed to give away towards the closing stages of the league phase as he didn't play 3 matches. He did take around 17 wickets but still could have done far better. It remains to be seen if he can qualify for World T20 Championship. Let's hope he qualifies.

#SRHVsPK #IPL2022 #IPL

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/match-results

 Punjab Kings record 6th win and give other IPL raise hopes of other teams

Punjab Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore decisively by over 50 runs. This not only gave Punjab Kings hopes of qualifying for the last 4, they also ensured that other teams like Delhi Capitals, SRH can nurse some hopes for the last 4. A win for RCB would have ensured that they remained in the hunt and shut out hopes for the other teams. Alas, that was not the case as they succumbed to a shock defeat against Punjab Kings. Punjab, for their part pulled up a dream start by scoring over 60 runs in the power play. They did lose Dhawan during power play, however Bairstow continued scoring good runs which ultimately helped them score over 200 runs. From the way Punjab started, it seemed they may run up a score of over 220 runs. That was not the case finally, however that was still enough to defeat RCB who seemed to be on a losing spree. 

When RCB started, once again Kohli got out cheaply. Although Maxwell tried to revive their fortunes, it was still too much and when he got out, that was the end. Du Plessis too got out cheaply, which didn't help them much. However, once again it was the RCB's bowling that failed them as Hazelwood went for over 60 runs in his 4 overs. This was indeed too much and contributed to the score of Punjab Kings. Overall, it was a good comeback for Punjab Kings who still need to win their remaining matches and hope other teams play badly. For RCB, apart from winning next match, they need to win by a huge margin to move their NRR to positive territory. That is a huge ask and let's see if they can manage.

#IPL2022 #IPL #RCBVsPK #PunjabKings #ViratKohli

For full details:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-punjab-kings-60th-match-1304106/match-report

 Mumbai Indians Ensure Chennai Super Kings can't enter IPL 2022 Last 4

Whatever chances Chennai Super Kings had in qualifying for the last four were successfully extinguished by Mumbai Indians. By defeating CSK, Mumbai Indians have given themselves some hope they may not land up with the Wooden spoon. It is really a sorry state of affairs that two high proficient teams have ended up in the bottom rung in this IPL. While CSK can blame Jadeja's captaincy and some close matches going against them, Mumbai Indians game never rose with their Captain Rohit Sharma himself of not displaying his histrionics. CSK have also been guilty of letting go some of theiir match winners like Du Plessis and Josh Hazlewood. It would have been a different battle game had these two played for CSK! Any case, better luck to both in the next IPL!

Coming back to the match, CSK were done in by the seaming conditions and folded up for less than 100 runs. DRS not working due to a power cut didn't help CSK either. We were not sure as to why generators were not kept ready for such a crucial match and one that generates so much in revenue. The organizers would need to be blamed. In their reply, Mumbai Indians rattled up the score with 5 overs to spare. Some come back by Mumbai Indians but too late. Let's see who amongst these two end up with the wooden spoon this time.

#CSK #MumbaiIndians #IPL2022 #IPL #CSKVsMI

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/chennai-super-kings-vs-mumbai-indians-59th-match-1304105/match-report

 Rajasthan Royals give Delhi Capitals a life line:

Rajasthan Royals scored 160 runs in their allotted 20 overs which still didn't prove enough for Delhi Capitals to overrun it. For Delhi Capitals too it helped them temporarily forget their humiliating defeat in their previous match. However, RR are still ahead with 7 wins and need only one more win to secure a place in the last 4. We feel Jos Buttler getting out within the first few overs affected their innings pretty badly as it didn't give them the required start they might have wanted. Ashwin did play well but could have scored more runs in the balls that he faced and would have been disappointed to be on the losing side despite scoring a fifty. However, buttler getting out pretty cheaply mostly contributed to RR defeat. This match was going to be tough as all teams seem to have a chance to enter the last 4. However, we feel the lineup is mostly complete with GT, LSG, RR and RCB emerging as the teams to be in the last 4. Delhi Capitals can make a last minute splash but unless RCB play really bad in their next few matches, other teams don't have much of a chance. Let's wait and watch.

#IPL2022 #IPL #RRVsDC #DelhiCapitals #RajasthanRoyals

For complete details:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/rajasthan-royals-vs-delhi-capitals-58th-match-1304104/match-report

 Gujarat Titans enter last 4 of IPL 2022

Gujarat Titans qualified for the last four of IPL 2022 by crushing Lucknow Super Giants by more than 60 runs. The hallmark of this IPL has been that almost all teams have suffered humiliating defeats by  over 50 or 60 odd runs, once again proving that all teams can have an off day. Although GT have been the first one to enter the qualifiers of this IPL in their debut season itself, they are one of the few that the last rung team, Mumbai Indians had defeated. Hence, if strong teams really up their game, Gujarat Titans would need to go into a hiding. That is very much evident. Well, coming back to the match, GT appeared to be short by 20-30 runs when their innings ended, however that was still too much for Lucknow Super Giants. LSG didn't recover from a poor start and continued to lose wickets and ended up scoring 80 odd runs. The fact that they would lose by this large margin wasn't quite evident with rahul as their captain. However, teams seemed to be having more frequent off days during the second half of the tournament. Had Mumbai Indians and CSK not played badly during the first half, they could have easily qualified for the last 4. Any case, Mumbai are finally out, with 3 slots up for grabs between other teams. Even if GT lose their remaining set of matches, they still qualified for the last playoffs. Let's see who else can qualify from the remaining eight teams.

#GujaratTitans #GT #LSG #IPL2022 #IPL

For full details, visit:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/lucknow-super-giants-vs-gujarat-titans-57th-match-1304103/points-table-standings 

 Why Punjab Kings & Kolkata Knight Riders Keep going down in IPL 2022

Hi Friends, welcome to our today's review of the matches involving Punjab Kings(PBKS) and Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) with their opponents. Both the teams lost their matches to Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants respectively. However, while PBKS can hold their head with a little bit of pride, KKR should definitely hang their heads in shame, suffering a 70 run defeat and going back on their Net Run rate. For PBKS, the setback was expected once they failed to cross 200 runs. From the way they started, it looked like they would cross over 210 runs at least. That would have been a good score on this track. However, with some later order hitting they managed 189 runs. This too was not enough as proved by the Royals. The Royals, for their part should have closed the match sooner, but managed in 19.4 runs. A defeat would have been too tough to taste for the Royals. Definitely, PBKS have been going downhill from halfway through the tournament and may not make the cut for the last 4 is what we feel. Similarly, KKR after starting the IPL with a bang are still in the lowering rung of the points table with only 4 wins. By suffering such a humiliating defeat, they also don't look like making the cut. Their only hope from the looks of it is to remain above Mumbai Indians and CSK. Any team that suffers such a humiliating defeat cannot hope to emerge into the last four. As far as KKR is concerned, that is our verdict. Lets wait and see!

#KKR #RR #KKRVSLSG #RRVSPBKS #PBKS #IPL2022 #IPL

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https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/punjab-kings-vs-rajasthan-royals-52nd-match-1304098/full-scorecard

 How Rajasthan Royals contrived to lose to Gujarat Titans:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/rajasthan-royals-vs-gujarat-titans-24th-match-1304070/full-scorecard

Rajasthan Royals were expected to win the match when Buttler got going but soon disintegrated to lose by a huge margin of 37 runs. This in turn helped Gujarat Titans in their net run rate. The match started with Gujarat Titans going great guns. They were always over 9 runs an over and were expected to finish over 200 runs. However they could muster slightly over 190 runs. We felt their score was low by at least 15-20 runs but that was still enough to defeat Rajasthan Royals. The Royals were really hitting the ball all over the park and within power play were 65 runs in 6 overs. This was by means a no mean achievement. Somehow Buttler managed to get out leaving an opening and their Captain Sanju made it worse by getting run out. Once he was run out, it was only a matter of time before the Royals folded up and that's what ultimately happened. The Gujarat Titans as we had observed earlier are the team to beat in this tournament. They now top the table and may even enter the last 4 as both CSK and Mumbai Indians have only a feeble hope of making the cut. 

Full details here:

https://www.espncricinfo.com/series/indian-premier-league-2022-1298423/rajasthan-royals-vs-gujarat-titans-24th-match-1304070/full-scorecard

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