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IPL 2024 Updates: Dhoni dazzles but CSK lose to Delhi

 Sun, 31 March 2024
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23:24

Dhoni dazzles but CSK lose to Delhi

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CSK 171-6 (20 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Nortje to bowl the final over. He starts with a half-volley which Dhoni crashes through the coves for a four.

Dhoni treating his fans to some vintage shot-making. This time he swings Nortje's length ball with one hand but manages to muscle it over midwicket for a six.

The fourth ball is a full toss as Dhoni lofts it over mid-on for a four followed by a dot ball.

The last ball is another full toss as Dhoni despatches it over the cover boundary for a six.

Delhi Capitals win by 20 runs but Dhoni steals the headlines with his late assault.

Dhoni smashes his way to an entertaining 37 from 16 balls, hitting three sixes and four fours.
23:19

Delhi set for easy win vs CSK


CSK 151-6 (19 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Mukesh to bowl the 19th over. He starts with a wide on the off-side to Jadeja.

The next ball is a yorker as Jadeja gets one before Dhoni strokes another full delivery to thirdman but turns down the single.

44 from 10 balls. Can Dhoni pull off the impossible?

Dhoni smashes the next powerfully but Rasikh Salam in the covers comes up with a stunning stop, with a full stretched dive to his right to save the boundary.

Dhoni mistimes the next ball towards point and again no single before he takes one off the next.

Mukesh bowls a full toss as Jadeja swings it to deep midwicket for two runs.

Delhi set for victory as CSK need 41 from last over.
23:13

CSK need 46 from 2 overs

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CSK 146-6 (18 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Khaleel, who bowled a terrific first spell of 2/9 in three overs, is back into the attack.

He starts with a full toss which Jadeja mistimes to deep midwicket for a single followed by a wide to Dhoni.

Another wide as Khaleel misses the line with the yorker before Dhoni takes one down to long-off.

Jadeja mistimes the low full toss into the off-side before he takes a single followed by another wide.

Khaleel bowls a wide half-volley and Dhoni gets a big stride out to smack it over the covers for a six.

Dhoni can't get a run off the last ball as 12 come from the over.

Khaleel finishes with superb figures of 2/21 in four overs, including a maiden.
23:06

CSK need 58 from 3 overs

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CSK 134-6 (17 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Nortje comes back into the attack. He keeps it full and wide of the stumps not giving the two left-handers anything to work with.

Dube and Jadeja can manage three singles each along with a wide as seven runs come from the 16th over.

CSK need 72 from 4 overs for victory!

The pressure pays for DC. Mukesh strikes another key blow as Dube holes out to Stubbs at long-off to be dismissed for a sedate 18 from 17 balls.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni walks in at No 8 to a huge cheer from the fans. He gets off the mark in style as he pulls Mukesh for a boundary behind square on the leg side.

He gets a lifeline next ball as he slices a full toss straight to Khaleel at point who puts down a simple catch to concede a single.

Jadeja gets a thick outside edge next ball to the left of Pant for a boundary.

Mukesh goes full and wide as Jadeja slices it to deep point for just one.

Dhoni on the charge as he hammers Mukesh through the off-side for a boundary to get 14 runs from the over.

CSK need 58 from 3 overs
22:54

CSK need 79 from 5 overs


CSK 113-5 (15 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Ishant is back into the attack. Jadeja flats bats the back of length delivery past the non-striker for a boundary and then pulls the next for a single.

Dube takes one before Ishant bowls a no-ball but does well with a perfect yorker to deny Jadeja with the free hit delivery.

Three more singles as Ishant concedes 10 in his third over.

CSK need 79 from 5 overs
22:47

Mukesh's double strike rocks CSK


CSK 103-5 (14 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Nortje back into the attack. Dube has a big swing first ball to one pitched full and away from the off-stump but misses before he miscues the next for one and Rahane misses the clip for a leg bye.

Dube manages to clip the yorker through midwicket for two runs before he smashes a wide half-volley through covers for a four.

The last ball is a quick bouncer (146kph) as Dube is hurried into the pull shot as he manages to get it on the leg side for a single as CSK get past 100, in the 13th over.

Mukesh Kumar is brought into the attack, to bowl the 14th over. He makes the breakthrough with the wicket of the well-set Rahane, who swings hard but miscues the slower ball to be caught at long-on after a good knock of 45 from 30 balls, with five fours and two sixes.

Mukesh strikes again next ball. New batter Sameer Rizvi gets a thick leading edge trying to hit over the leg side and Khaleel holds on to a sharp chance at short thirdman.

Mukesh on a hat-trick!

Jadeja avoids the hat-trick as he taps it on the leg side before he picks a single off the last ball.

Superb start for Mukesh with the ball as he takes two wickets for two runs.
22:34

Axar strikes; Mitchell out for 34

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CSK 92-3 (12 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Axar deals CSK a big blow with the wicket of Mitchell. The Kiwi looks for the lofted shot down the ground but ends up miscuing it towards Axar, who takes a good catch on his follow through.

Mitchell is dismissed after a good innings of 34 from 26 balls as he along with Rahane managed to get CSK back on track.

Shivam Dube gets off the mark with a quiet single to long-on and Rahane does the same next ball.

Dube gets the inside edge trying to slog sweep but Pant can't hold on to the tough chance as the ball goes down quickly.

A single to Dube off the last ball as Axar does well to concede just three runs while taking the wicket in his third over.

Mithcell Marsh comes into the attack. Dube slaps the first ball past point for one before Rahane pulls the next ball in the gap through square leg for two runs.

Rahane gets a top edge as he tries to slash Dube square for a four fine on the off-side and he pulls the next for another boundary.

Singles from the last two balls along with a wide as Marsh concedes 14 runs in his first over.
22:25

Rahane, Mitchell break the shackles


CSK 75-2 (10 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Mitchell finally gets one off the middle. He uses his feet to launch Axar straight back over his head for a six. 

The right-hander gets two runs off the fifth ball on the leg side and keeps strike with one from the last ball, as 11 runs come from the ninth over.

Rahane and Mitchell break the shackles with a six each off Salam's second over, which goes for 17 runs.

The partnership is going strong for CSK as they recover to 75/2 in 10 overs at the halfway mark. They need another 117 from 10 overs for victory at just under 12 per over.
22:14

Rahane, Mitchell steady CSK

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CSK 47-2 (8 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Spin introduced as Axar Patel comes into the attack, to bowl the seventh over.

He makes a tidy start conceding just six runs from his opening over.

Rasikh Dar Salam comes in as the Impact Player. He is brought into the attack to bowl the eighth over.

Mitchell throws his bat at the first delivery which moves away late to take the thick outside edge for a single to thirdman.

Rahane flicks the next ball through square leg for a boundary to release some pressure and then takes one.

Mitchell flicks the fourth ball through square leg for two runs before he is beaten all ends up by the incoming delivery which goes through the gap between bat and pad but bounces over the stumps.

Mitchell has a big swing but misses and is struck on the pads but the leg before shout is turned down.
22:14

Rahane, Mitchell steady CSK

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CSK 47-2 (8 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Spin introduced as Axar Patel comes into the attack, to bowl the seventh over.

He makes a tidy start conceding just six runs from his opening over.

Rasikh Dar Salam comes in as the Impact Player. He is brought into the attack to bowl the eighth over.

Mitchell throws his bat at the first delivery which moves away late to take the thick outside edge for a single to thirdman.

Rahane flicks the next ball through square leg for a boundary to release some pressure and then takes one.

Mitchell flicks the fourth ball through square leg for two runs before he is beaten all ends up by the incoming delivery which goes through the gap between bat and pad but bounces over the stumps.

Mitchell has a big swing but misses and is struck on the pads but the leg before shout is turned down.
22:04

Khaleel's strikes leave CSK in a mess


CSK 32-2 (6 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Khaleel has bowled a dream first spell, taking 2/3 in two overs, including seven dot balls.

Ishant continues as Rahane and Daryl Mitchell take a single each before the former pulls the fifth ball over square leg for a four.

The next ball is short and wide as Rahane punches it through point for another boundary to break the shackles.

Khaleel to bowl his third over with the new ball. Mitchell taps the first ball on the off-side for a single and Rahane takes one off the next.

Mitchell gets a thick outside edge which flies between the first slip and the wide slip fielder for a four before he is beaten next ball on the outside edge followed by two more dot balls.

Khaleel has been quite superb with the new ball in the Powerplay, taking 2/9 in three overs.

Anrich Nortje comes into the attack to bowl the sixth over. Rahane plays a delightful pick up shot as he flicks Nortje over square leg for a six.

Singles off the next two balls before Rahane misses the flick and is struck on the pads before he takes a quick run off the last ball.

CSK are struggling on 32/2 in six overs, with Rahane on 18 and Mitchell on seven.

They need another 160 runs from 14 overs at an asking rate of 11.
21:47

Khaleel strikes again; CSK in trouble


CSK 7-2 (3 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Ravindra struggling to get bat on ball. He has a few swings at Khaleel this time but can't get anything on it.

His miserly finally ends as he miscues the lofted shot and Tristan Stubbs takes a splendid catch running back to his left at mid-off.

Ravindra walks back after a struggling knock of 2 from 12 balls as CSK are reduced to 7/2 in the third over.
21:42

Gaikwad falls for 1 as CSK struggle

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CSK 6-1 (2 ovs) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Veteran Ishant Sharma from the other end. Ravindra throws his bat at a wide delivery but is beaten before he plays and misses again next ball.

Ishant makes it three in a row and Ravindra has another big swing outside the off-stump.

He then pushes the fourth ball to thirdman for one and Rahane slaps the next to the fielder at point followed by a wide.

Rahane keeps strike with a single from the last ball of the over.

CSK struggling on 6/1 in two overs.
21:38

Khaleel strikes; Gaikwad falls for 1


CSK 3-1 (1 ov) vs Delhi 191-5 | Scorecard

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra are the two openers for CSK, will need a quickfire start. Left-arm pacer Khaleel Ahmed opens the bowling for Delhi Capitals.

Gaikwad pushes the first ball into the covers for a single to get off the mark. Ravindra is beaten third ball as he tries to hit it hard through the covers and taps the next into the off-side.

Ravindra takes one to mid-on to get off the mark followed by a wide.

Khaleel strikes with the big wicket of Gaikwad off the last ball of the over. He gets a little bit of movement off the surface to get the inside edge as Gaikwad plays away from his body to be caught behind for one.

A superb first over from Khaleel to give Delhi a good start.
21:17

Pant's 51 rallies Delhi to 191 vs CSK

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Delhi 191-5 (20 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Mustafizur to bowl the final over. Abhishek Porel is beaten first ball by the yorker which is given a wide before CSK manage to overturn it using the review.

The next ball is again full and wide and this time the left-hander steers it behind point for a four followed by a wide.

He then bowls a no-ball for overstepping but Axar can't make most of the free hit delivery as he gets an inside edge for a single.

Porel tries the scoop fourth ball but can't middle it for two runs to deep square leg followed by two singles.

12 runs from the over as Delhi Capitals finish on a huge 191/5 in their 20 overs.

Thanks to Pant's fireworks, Delhi are able to fightback after Pathirana's double strike to smash 43 runs from the last three overs.
21:11

Pant out for 51; DC lose 5th wicket

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Delhi 179-5 (19 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Mustafizur comes back to bowl the 18th over. Axar taps the first ball towards point for a single and Pant pulls the next behind square on the leg side for a four.

Pant digs out the yorker to midwicket for one before Axar is beaten by the slower ball as he has a big swing but collects a bye as Dhoni fumbles.

Mustafizur bowls the slower ball but Pant is able to swing it high into the stands over square leg for a six.

He hits the last ball a full toss down to long-on for one to get 14 from the over.

Pathirana to bowl his final over. Pant gets a thick inside edge as he swings hard at the first ball for two runs to midwicket.

The next ball is right in the slot, full and on the stumps, as Pant swings it over long-on for a six.

Pathirana bowls another full delivery and this time the DC captain gets his front foot out of the way to hammer it down the ground for a four.

Pathirana misses his length as he bowls a wide full toss which Pant smacks through point for a four to complete his fifty from 31 balls -- his first half-century after the comeback.

However, Pathirana gets revenge as Pant miscues it high going for the lofted shot. Ruturaj Gaikwad rushes to his left at long-off and puts in the dive to complete a superb catch.

Despite giving away 17 runs in his final over, Pathirana finishes with excellent figures of 3/31 in four overs.

Except for Pant, all the other DC batters have struggled against his yorkers.
21:09

Pant out for 51; DC lose 5th wicket

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Delhi 179-5 (19 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Mustafizur comes back to bowl the 18th over. Axar taps the first ball towards point for a single and Pant pulls the next behind square on the leg side for a four.

Pant digs out the yorker to midwicket for one before Axar is beaten by the slower ball as he has a big swing but collects a bye as Dhoni fumbles.

Mustafizur bowls the slower ball but Pant is able to swing it high into the stands over square leg for a six.

He hits the last ball a full toss down to long-on for one to get 14 from the over.

Pathirana to bowl his final over. Pant gets a thick inside edge as he swings hard at the first ball for two runs to midwicket.

The next ball is right in the slot, full and on the stumps, as Pant swings it over long-on for a six.

Pathirana bowls another full delivery and this time the DC captain gets his front foot out of the way to hammer it down the ground for a four.

Pathirana misses his length as he bowls a wide full toss which Pant smacks through point for a four to complete his fifty from 31 balls -- his first half-century after the comeback.

However, Pathirana gets revenge as Pant miscues it high going for the lofted shot. Ruturaj Gaikwad rushes to his left at long-off and puts in the dive to complete a superb catch.


21:00

Pathirana's double strike rocks Delhi

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Delhi 148-4 (17 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Deshpande is back into the attack, to bowl his fourth and final over.

Pant strokes the first ball into the covers followed by a wide and he pulls the next for two runs to midwicket.

A single each to Pant and Axar Patel before the former misses out on the upper cut off a slower bouncer.

The last ball is a low full toss as Pant manages to get it past point for a much-needed boundary.

Nine runs from the over as Deshpande finishes with tidy figures of 24 runs from four overs.

Pathirana to bowl the 17th over. He gets the yorker bang on six deliveries in a row, bowling full and straight to target the stumps as DC manage just five singles from the over.
20:52

Pathirana's double strike rocks Delhi

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Delhi 134-4 (15 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Pathirana is back into the attack. Marsh continues to swing as he heaves the pacer on the leg side for a boundary.

But the bowler has the last laugh next ball.

He bowls a searing yorker clocked at 150kph as Marsh is unable to get his bat down and is bowled after scoring 18 from 12 balls.

Pathiran produces another beauty. This time the 149kph yorker is too hot to handle for Tristan Stubbs, who is bowled for a two-ball duck.

Five runs and two wickets in the over as Delhi are reduced to 134/4 in 15 overs.
20:42

Pant, Marsh rebuild Delhi Capitals

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Delhi 129-2 (14 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Deshpande, who conceded just eight runs in two overs in the Powerplay, is back into the attack.

He does well to concede just three runs from the first five balls including a wide and two singles.

Mitchell Marsh breaks the shackles as he lofts the last ball over mid-off for a boundary.

Jadeja to bowl his final over. Pant slashes the first ball for two runs as the fielder at point does well to get a hand to it. Two balls later, he slog sweeps the spinner powerfully over midwicket for a six.

Two more singles as Jadeja goes for 10 in his final over, to finish with 1/43 in four overs.

Pacer Chahar comes back into the attack. He also keeps things in check with just two singles from the first five balls before Marsh again makes up for it off the last ball.

He picks the slower bouncer early and deposits it into the stands over square leg for a six.
20:29

Warner, Shaw perish; Delhi 2 down


Delhi 104-2 (11 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Jadeja to bowl his third over. Shaw and Pant pick a single each before the former slog sweeps Jadeja over midwicket for a six to take DC past 100, in the 11th over.

But the spinner gets revenge next ball. Shaw tries to cut Jadeja but only manages the edge with wicketkeeper Dhoni taking a sharp catch behind the stumps.

Shaw is dismissed after a good knock of 43 from 27 balls, having hit four fours and two sixes.

The two openers are dismissed in the space of seven balls as DC are reduced to 104/2 in 11 overs.
20:26

Warner out for 53; DC lose 1st wicket


Delhi 95-1 (10 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Jadeja continues as Warner swings the first ball wide of long-on for a six as it comes bang off the middle.

He takes a single off the fourth ball to race to his fifty from 32 balls. Five singles after that six as Jadeja gives away 11 in his second over.

Mustafizur is back into the attack. Warner, on 51, survives a tough chance as he smashes the first ball straight back to the bowler who gets a hand out but fails to hold on.

But the pacer gets his man a couple of balls later. Warner plays an outrageous reverse scoop which looks to be heading for the ropes but Pathirana at short thirdman dives to his right and comes up with a stunning one-handed diving catch.

Shaw walks back after a good knock of 52 from 35 balls, having hit five fours and three sixes. He gave DC a superb start, putting on 93 runs for the opening wicket from 58 balls with Shaw.

Rishabh Pant walks in at No 3 as Delhi want to continue the momentum in the middle overs.

Pant picks a single off the fifth ball and Shaw keeps strike with one from the last ball.

Delhi well-placed on 95/1 in 10 overs at the halfway stage.
20:13

Warner, Shaw give Delhi a flying start

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Delhi 80-0 (8 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja comes into the attack, to bowl the seventh over.

Warner clips the first ball for a single and Shaw slog sweeps the next ball over midwicket for a six.

He pulls the third ball for a single before Warner swats the short ball for a boundary and keeps strike with one from the last ball.

Matheesha Pathirana comes into the attack with CSK desperate for a wicket.

Warner cuts the first ball but can't beat point before he clips the next square off his pads for one.

Shaw pushes his bat at one which moves away and is beaten before he misses the ramp shot next ball which is ruled a wide for height.

Pathirana bowls another wide before he inside edges the full delivery which is not far from the stumps followed by a single.

Warner picks a single off the last ball as Pathirana makes a tidy start, giving away just four runs in his first over.

Delhi going at 10 per over rate to race to 80 for no loss in eight overs.
20:03

Warner, Shaw give Delhi a flying start

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Delhi 62-0 (6 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Left-arm pacer Mustafizur Rahman comes into the attack in place of Deshpande.

Warner continues to attack as he smashes the first ball past point for a boundary to race to 34 from 20 balls.

The next ball is full as Warner is struck on the pads to collect a leg bye but the pacer has overstepped to concede a no-ball.

Rahman bowls a half-volley on the stumps as Shaw glances it fine past the fielder at short fine leg for a four as Delhi race past 50 after 5.2 overs.

The next ball is a slower ball but again on the pads as Shaw again clips it past the fielder inside the circle at fine leg for another four.

Mustafizur goes short as Shaw slaps it through the covers for the third four in a row.

He is then beaten by the slower ball as Dhoni fails to collect it with the ball falling just short to concede a bye.

Warner punches the last ball to sweeper cover for a single as 20 come from the over.

Delhi race to 62 for no loss in six overs, with 38 coming from the last two overs.

Warner has smashed his way to 35 from 22 balls, while Shaw has stroked 24 from 15 balls.
19:57

Warner, Shaw give Delhi a good start

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Delhi 42-0 (5 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Chahar continues as Shaw picks a quick single from the first ball before Warner swings the next over midwicket for a six.

Warner chips the fifth ball on the leg side for a couple of runs before he drives the last ball to the fielder at mid-on as Chahar makes a good comeback after conceding the six.

Deshpande to bowl his second over. Shaw cuts the second ball uppishly over point for a boundary. He miscues the next trying to hit over the top as the ball clears the off-side cordon for a single.

Deshpande bowls three dots in a row to Warner for another tidy over. He has conceded eight runs in two overs with DC on 24 for no loss in four overs.

Chahar to bowl his third over in the Powerplay. Shaw pulls the first ball for a single and Warner swings the next ball behind square on the leg side for two runs.

Chahar tries the slower bouncer which Warner pulls over square leg for a six.

The pacer gifts Warner a full toss which the left-hander eases through the covers for a boundary and slashes the fifth ball over point for another four followed by a single.

18 runs from the over as DC race to 42 for no loss in five overs.
19:42

Delhi opt to bat vs CSK; Kuldeep out


Delhi 10-0 (2 ovs) vs CSK | Scorecard

Prithvi Shaw and David Warner are the two openers for Delhi Capitals, while Deepak Chahar will open the bowling for CSK.

The first ball is full as Shaw taps it on the leg side before he drives the next uppishly through the off-side for two runs to get off the mark.

He slaps the next off the backfoot as the fielder at point makes a diving stop to keep it down to a single and Warner pokes and is beaten.

The last ball is full and wide as Warner flays it through the covers for a boundary to get off the mark in some style.

Tushar Deshpande to bowl the second over. Shaw gets the edge first ball as Deshpande gets some away swing but it falls well short of Rahane at first slip.

The next ball again swings away as Shaw gets it off the outside half of the bat for a single to thirdman and Warner edges the fourth ball for another run.

Another single to thirdman followed by a dot as Deshpande concedes just three runs in his first over.
19:13

Delhi opt to bat vs CSK; Kuldeep out

Delhi Capitals' bowling looks quite weak in the absence of Kuldeep with Axar Patel the only specialist spinner along with four pace bowlers.

Meanwhile, CSK have a lot of variety in their bowling with a couple of spin all-rounders in Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin Ravindra along with four pacers. But they also have a lot of top class options to pick from as the Impact Player.

Check out the playing XIs of the two teams:

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (captain, w/k), Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed.

Substitutes: Sumit Kumar, Rasik Salam, Kumar Kushagra, Praveen Dubey, Jake Fraser-McGurk

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, Mahendra Singh Dhoni (w/k), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman.

Substitutes: Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur, Shaik Rasheed, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner.
19:07

Delhi opt to bat vs CSK; GT down SRH

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Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has won the toss and elected to bat against Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Delhi Capitals have suffered a blow as spin ace Kuldeep Yadav is ruled out with a niggle as Prithvi Shaw comes back into the team, while Ishant Sharma replaces Ricky Bhui.

Meanwhile, champions CSK are unchanged.

19:00

GT outclass SRH by 7 wickets

GT 168-3 (19.1 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Titans showed their teeth!  Their bowlers shut down a strong SRH batting lineup, restricting them to 162 on a pitch with some uneven bounce.  

Mohit Sharma starred with 3 wickets, while the Afghan spin twins, Noor Ahmad and Rashid Khan, controlled the middle overs.  

Gujarat got off to a quick start with Saha leading the charge before being dismissed by Shahbaz in the powerplay.

Shubman Gill threatened but fell just after the strategic timeout, holing out to give SRH a glimmer of hope. 

The hosts are navigating a tricky period as SRH bowlers tighten the screws with a couple of economical overs.

With wickets remaining and the ever-reliable Miller at the crease, they chased down the target comfortably.
18:55

GT outclass SRH by 7 wickets


GT 168-3 (19.1 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Cummins continues his spell, starting with a bouncer! Vijay Shankar manages to get a single. Miller pulls the next delivery towards deep midwicket for a single. Cummins bowls a yorker, resulting in another single for Vijay Shankar. A full toss follows, but Vijay sends it back to the bowler for no run.

There's a change of ball. Cummins delivers a short and wide ball, which Miller manages to connect with, earning a single. Vijay ends the over with a couple.

6 runs come off the over. After 19 overs, Gujarat Titans are 162-3, needing just 1 run to win.

Scores are levelled, Miller need just 1 to complete the winUnadkat is here

Miller goes down the ground, ends with maximum. Scores the winning runs in style with a huge six!

18:48

GT need 7 to win from 12 balls

GT 156-3 (18 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Unadkat is brought back into the attack, and Vijay Shankar top-edges a pull shot behind the keeper. Klaasen chases, but it's four runs for Vijay! Another boundary follows, putting the game firmly in GT's bag. The crowd cheers for the home team as Vijay misses the next delivery. They are eager for big shots to end the match sooner.

A bouncer hits Vijay on the helmet, but he still wants a single and is sent back by Miller. The next ball is played towards the leg side for no run. The over concludes with a single.

9 runs come off it. After 18 overs, Gujarat Titans are 156-3, needing 7 runs from 12 balls.
18:43

Cummins removes Sai; GT 3 down

GT 147-3 (17 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Bhuvneshwar Kumar steps up to bowl the last over of his spell, as Miller and Sai exchange singles. He maintains tight control, denying the batters any chance of playing big shots. Just 6 runs come off the over, concluding a commendable spell from Bhuvi. 

After 15 overs, Gujarat Titans are 114-2, needing 49 runs from 30 balls.

Markande is brought back into the attack, but starts with a wide as Miller leaves it. Miller then connects with a powerful shot, slamming it for four runs - his first boundary of the match! He follows it up with a six, making his intentions clear. Another wide follows, and Sai hammers it for six! A single is then collected by cutting through the covers. Miller ends the over with a huge six!

26 runs come off the over! After 16 overs, Gujarat Titans are 140-2, needing 23 runs from 24 balls.

Cummins returns and strikes! Sai attempts a big shot, but Abhishek Sharma takes a superb catch to send him back, having scored 45 off 36 balls.


Vijay Shankar strides to the crease as the new batter, pushing the ball to cover for no run. He gets off the mark with a single. Meanwhile, Miller slams a boundary, appearing eager to finish the game for GT. The next delivery goes straight to the fielder for no run. However, a misfield at cover costs four runs as Miller finds the gap.

Despite losing a wicket, nine runs come off the over. After 17 overs, Gujarat Titans are 147-3, requiring 16 runs from 18 balls.


18:31

Miller, Sai steer GT

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GT 108-2 (14 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Cummins continues his spell, as Sai pulls towards midwicket for a single. Miller ducks under a bouncer, then gets a single off the next ball. Sai defends the subsequent delivery, and the following one is called wide for height. Sai then slams a well-intended boundary, followed by a single to end the over.

8 runs come off it. After 13 overs, Gujarat Titans are 98-2, needing 65 runs from 42 balls.

Washy Sundar returns to the attack, greeted by Sai with a boundary. He follows it up with a single, allowing Miller to get a couple. Three more singles are added to the tally to end the over.

10 runs come off it. After 14 overs, Gujarat Titans are 108-2, requiring 55 runs from 36 balls.


18:19

Sai, Miller steer GT after Gill's departure

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GT 90-2 (12 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Finally, Cummins is introduced into the attack! Sai and Miller deal in singles during his over, with five runs coming off it. After 11 overs, Gujarat Titans are 83-2.

Jaydev Unadkat returns to the attack. Sai plays it straight to the fielder for no run. Unadkat delivers a slower bouncer, which Sai pulls for a single. Miller slaps the next delivery to cover, but finds no runs. He defends the following ball, but then manages to get a single. A much-needed boundary for the Titans! Sai ends the over with an easy single.

7 runs come off the over. After 12 overs, Gujarat Titans are 90-2.
18:11

Gill departs for 36; GT 2 down

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GT 78-2 (10 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Washington Sundar continues his spell. Gill pulls the ball away for a single, while Sai also manages to get a single. Sai picks the length ball from middle and off and directs it into the gap at square leg for a couple of runs. He then hammers a boundary! Gill clips the ball to square leg for two quick singles, and the over concludes with another single.

11 runs come off the over. After 9 overs, Gujarat Titans are 74-1.

After the resumption, Markande continues his spell and strikes! Gill holes out to long-on, making a mistake in execution, and Samad makes no mistake with the catch. Gill departs after scoring 36 off 28 balls.

David Miller steps in as the new batsman and opens his account with a single. Sai Sudharsan also adds a single to the total. Three more singles follow suit during the over.

4 runs and a wicket come off the over. After 10 overs, Gujarat Titans are 78-2. They require 85 runs from 60 balls.

18:01

Gill, Sai keep scoreboard alive for Titans

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GT 63-1 (8 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Washington Sundar is introduced into the attack, with Sai Sudharsan punching the ball to cover for a single. Gill takes a risky shot but survives. He then plays towards cover for another single. Gill and Sai continue to rotate the strike well, ensuring the scoreboard keeps ticking.

Six runs come off the over. After 7 overs, Gujarat Titans are 58-1.

Markande is introduced into the attack. Gill drives for a couple, then jabs towards long on for a single. Sai plays towards square leg for another single. The Titans approach sensibly, dealing in singles without rushing.

However, two dot balls end the over. 4 runs come off it, and after 8 overs, the Titans are 63-1.

17:51

Shahbaz dismisses Saha for 25

GT 52-1 (6 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns to the attack, with Sai Sudharsan defending the first three deliveries. However, he showcases his skill on the fourth ball, whipping it through the leg side nonchalantly for four runs! Sudharsan then clips the next delivery to deep square leg for a couple. The over concludes with a single.

7 runs come off the over. At the end of the powerplay, Gujarat Titans are 52-1.
17:50

Shahbaz dismisses Saha for 25

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GT 45-1 (5 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard


Shahbaz Ahmed returns from the other end and strikes! Cummins takes the catch cleanly as Saha departs for a brisk 25 off 13 balls.

Sai Sudharsan, the Impact Player replacing Mohit Sharma, strides in at No. 3. He opens his account with a single. Gill pushes the ball to mid-on for no run. Sudharsan dances down the track and flays it over extra cover for six runs! He then adds a single to the total. The over concludes with another single.

9 runs come off the over along with the crucial wicket of Saha.

17:41

GT off to a good start

GT 36-0 (4 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

Bhuvneshwar Kumar continues his spell, with Saha driving towards midwicket for a single. He produces extra bounce on the next delivery, making it difficult for Gill, who flicks towards midwicket but finds no runs. However, Gill manages to get a single towards point. Saha then dances down the track and lofts it over wide mid-off for four runs, getting the Gujarat Titans off to a flying start. The over concludes with a single.

7 runs come off the over. After 3 overs, Gujarat Titans are 25-0.

Jaydev Unadkat replaces Shahbaz Ahmed in the attack. Saha drives the ball towards long off for a single. Gill also takes a quick single. Saha swings and misses, but they still manage to sneak a single. Saha follows it up with a huge six into the crowd! He backs it up with a quick single to retain the strike.

11 runs come off the over. After 4 overs, Gujarat Titans are 36-0.
17:33

GT off to a cautious start

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GT 18-0 (2 Ovs) vs SRH 162-7 | Scorecard

As the chase begins, Wriddhiman Saha and Shubman Gill stride to the crease, with Saha taking strike. Bhuvneshwar Kumar opens the attack, with a slip in place.

Saha gets off the mark with a single. Gill then guides the ball with an open face, picking up a couple of runs. The next delivery, however, finds the fielder. Gill pushes one to cover, but it yields no runs. Showing his class, Gill slaps the next delivery through cover for a boundary! The over concludes with a dot ball.

7 runs come off the first over. After the initial over, Gujarat Titans stand at 7-0.

From the other end, Shahbaz Ahmed takes the ball. Saha clips it to midwicket, picking up a single. Gill punches the next delivery to long on for another single. Saha then slams a powerful shot for six runs! He follows it up with a single. Two more singles are added to the tally to end the over.

11 runs come off the over. After 2 overs, Gujarat Titans are 18-0.


17:18

SRH set 163-run target for GT

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SRH 162-7 (20 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Despite a promising start (58/1 after powerplay) with Travis Head in good touch, SRH's batting faltered. 

Head's dismissal by Noor Ahmad, followed by the crucial wickets of Abhishek Sharma (Mohit Sharma) and Heinrich Klaasen (Rashid Khan), stalled their momentum. Abdul Samad's cameo (29) helped them cross 150, but overall, Hyderabad lacked a big individual score.

Can they defend this total against the Titans' batting lineup? The bowlers will have their work cut out for them.

17:10

SRH set 163-run target for GT

SRH 162-7 (20 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

In the final over, Mohit Sharma takes the ball, and Shahbaz Ahmed misses the delivery. With no timing on the shot, Tewatia takes a comfortable catch. Shahbaz departs after scoring 22 off 20 balls.

Washington Sundar walks in as the new batsman, replacing Mayank Agarwal. However, his innings is short-lived as he skies the ball, and Rashid at deep midwicket makes no mistake. It's two wickets in two balls for Mohit.

Pat Cummins takes the crease as the new batter, opening his account with a single. Abdul Samad also adds a single to the total. There's a bit of confusion between the batsmen, resulting in a fumble from the fielders as well. They attempt a second run, but ultimately Samad is run out off the last ball of the innings.

Sunrisers Hyderabad manage to reach a total of 162-7 at the end of their innings.
17:02

Shahbaz, Samad steer SRH's revival

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SRH 159-5 (19 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Mohit Sharma is introduced into the attack, with Shahbaz Ahmed and Abdul Samad rotating the strike with singles. Samad then unleashes a clean six, followed by a single.

10 runs come off the over. After 18 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 147-5.

Nalkande takes charge of the penultimate over. Abdul Samad powers the ball down the leg side for a couple. A chance goes begging as Umesh Yadav puts down a catch! Despite a dive to his right, he couldn't hold on. Meanwhile, Samad adds a single. Shahbaz Ahmed pushes for a single, and then clears the boundary ropes with a clean hit for six!

11 runs come off the over. After 19 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 159-5.

16:56

Shahbaz, Samad steer SRH's revival

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SRH 137-5 (17 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Darshan Nalkande is introduced into the attack, with Shahbaz Ahmed flicking the ball for a single. A short ball follows, but it's deemed wide. Abdul Samad drives the ball towards deep for a single, and three more singles follow suit.

6 runs come off the 16th over. After 16 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 128-5.

Rashid Khan continues his spell, with Shahbaz Ahmed securing a couple of runs. However, he is beaten by the next delivery. Shahbaz then sweeps the ball towards deep midwicket for a single. A googly from Rashid pitches on middle and off, as Samad flicks it for a single run. Shahbaz adds another single, and Samad concludes the over with a boundary!

9 runs come off the over. After 17 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 137-5.
16:46

Umesh strikes; SRH 5 down

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SRH 122-5 (15 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Umesh Yadav enters the attack, but Shahbaz Ahmed wastes no time in greeting him with a boundary. He follows it up by blocking the next delivery and then takes a single. However, Markram's attempt to time the ball well backfires! A length ball from Umesh tempts Markram into playing an aerial on-drive, but he hits it too well, straight into the waiting hands of Rashid, who makes a sliding catch. The home fans erupt with joy as Markram departs for 17 off 19 balls.

Abdul Samad strides in as the new batsman, quickly opening his account with a boundary. He then follows it up with back-to-back boundaries!

13 runs and a wicket come off the over. After 15 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 122-5.
16:39

Rashid removes Klaasen; SRH 4 down

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SRH 109-4 (14 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Rashid Khan returns to the attack, with Klaasen showcasing his skill by cutting the ball powerfully for two runs. He then takes a single. Markram also contributes with a single. However, there's a significant breakthrough in the game! Rashid dismisses Klaasen, who departs after scoring 24 off 13 balls.

Shahbaz Ahmed steps in as the new batsman, starting cautiously by blocking the delivery. There's a risky single attempted, with a direct hit, but Shahbaz manages to make his ground.
16:33

100 comes up for SRH

SRH 104-3 (13 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard


Noor Ahmad maintains his bowling spell as Markram drives towards long on, securing a single. Klaasen misses the next delivery, but then he responds with a display of power, smashing back-to-back sixes! However, he fails to find the gap with the subsequent shot, resulting in no runs. The over concludes with a single.

14 runs come off the over. After 13 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 104-3.



16:31

Klaasen, Markram rally SRH

SRH 90-3 (12 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Heinrich Klaasen, the man in form, steps onto the field! Noor Ahmad persists with his bowling, as Markram guides the ball behind square leg for a single. Noor delivers a flatter, poor ball, and Klaasen wastes no time in dispatching it to the boundary for four. He follows it up with a single. The next delivery is a googly, and Markram fails to connect with it. However, he manages to pick up a couple of runs off the following delivery. The over concludes with a single.

A total of 9 runs come off the over. After 11 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 83-3.

Mohit Sharma continues his spell, with Markram punching the ball towards long-on for a single. Klaasen follows suit, sending the ball down the ground for a couple of runs. He attempts another straight shot, but Mohit manages to stop it. Klaasen nudges the ball towards midwicket, picking up a single in the process. A lofted shot lands safely in the air, allowing Markram to secure a couple more runs. The over concludes with a single.

7 runs come off the over. After 12 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 90-3.

16:21

Mohit dismisses Abhishek; SRH 3 down

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SRH 74-3 (10 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Mohit Sharma is introduced into the attack, with Markram whipping the ball to mid-on for a single. Abhishek punches the ball to mid-on as well, earning another single. Markram pulls the ball to deep midwicket for a single run. Two more singles follow suit. But then, Abhishek skies one, and his good friend Shubman Gill makes no mistake in taking the catch. Sharma departs after scoring 29 off 20 balls.

5 runs and 1 wicket come off the over. After 10 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 74-3.


16:12

Noor Ahmad dismisses Head; SRH 2 down

SRH 69-2 (9 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Rashid Khan maintains his spell as Abhishek Sharma misses one and blocks the next delivery. He manages to flick one towards square leg for a single. Markram powers the ball to point but finds no runs. However, he follows it up with a well-placed drive towards long on for a single. Another shot steered towards cover earns the batsmen a couple.

A total of 4 runs come off the over. After 8 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 64-2.

Noor Ahmad continues his spell, with Markram driving the ball towards point but unable to find any runs. He eventually secures a single off the next delivery. Abhishek attempts a sweep but fails to connect, resulting in no runs. A push towards the bowler yields no runs either.

Abhishek is given out caught behind, but he immediately reviews. With no bat involved, the umpire reverses the decision. Abhishek celebrates by dispatching the next ball to the boundary for four.

A total of 5 runs come off the over. After 9 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 69-2.



16:11

Noor Ahmad dismisses Head; SRH 2 down

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SRH 59-2 (7 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Noor Ahmad enters the attack, with Head nudging one for a single. He unleashes a googly that catches Abhishek off guard, resulting in no runs. Abhishek manages to nudge it away for a single towards deep midwicket. But there's a breakthrough for the Titans! Another deceptive googly from Noor Ahmad, and Head's attempted slog sweep misses completely, resulting in the clattering of his stumps. 

Head departs after a brisk 19 off 14 balls.

Aiden Markram strides in as the new batsman. Another googly from Noor, but Markram defends it back to the bowler. The over concludes with a single.

Only 3 runs and a wicket off the over. After 7 overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 59-2.

16:01

50 comes up for SRH

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SRH 56-1 (6 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Rashid is introduced into the attack. Head nudges for a quick single. Abhishek Sharma unleashes consecutive sixes, showcasing his prowess against spin. He then calmly guides one towards long on for a single. Head's attempt to cut the ball towards point yields no runs. The over wraps up with a single.

Surprisingly, Rashid concedes 15 runs, quite unlike his usual self. 

It's time for the strategic timeout! 

At the conclusion of the powerplay, Sunrisers Hyderabad stands at 56-1.
15:55

Azmatullah removes Mayank Agarwal

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SRH 41-1 (5 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Azmatullah continues his spell as Mayank fails to connect with the delivery. It's a breakthrough! Mayank falls prey to a short ball, attempting a pull shot, only to find Nalkande waiting comfortably at deep square leg for a straightforward catch. Agarwal walks back after contributing 16 runs off 17 balls.

Now, Abhishek Sharma takes the field as the incoming batter. Wide called. Abhishek is off the mark with a couple. Shot! Ends the over with a boundary!  7 runs and a wicket came off it.


15:51

SRH off to a fiery start

SRH 34-0 (4 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Azmatullah remains the bowler as Agarwal nabs a single with a missed shot. Head follows suit with a single towards the offside. Agarwal's push to midwicket yields no runs. Azmatullah's next delivery is blocked. A misfield by Mohit at mid-off gifts Agarwal a boundary. The over concludes with a single. 

7 runs come from it, with Sunrisers Hyderabad reaching 27-0 after 3 overs.

Umesh Yadav takes over, with Agarwal kicking off with a boundary. A push towards third man adds no further runs. Umesh delivers a short ball outside off stump, tempting Mayank into an uppercut miss, resulting in a wide call. Gill, persuaded by Umesh, opts for a review, which confirms the legality of the delivery. The over concludes with a single. 

7 runs obtained, with Sunrisers Hyderabad reaching 34-0 after 4 overs.
15:39

SRH off to a fiery start

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SRH 20-0 (2 Ovs) vs GT | Scorecard

Action heats up in Ahmedabad! 

Agarwal defends the first ball. Heads explodes! Travis Head smashes a short and wide ball for four, followed by another boundary! He adds two more runs before a dot ends the over. 

A fiery start for SRH - 11 runs off the first over!

From the opposite end, Umesh Yadav delivers as Agarwal connects solidly, earning a couple of runs. A flick to midwicket yields no runs. Agarwal finds the gap again, pushing for a couple more, with Nalkande's agile fielding preventing further runs. Agarwal continues his aggressive approach, smashing another boundary. Umesh finishes with two dot balls. 

9 runs off the over, taking Sunrisers Hyderabad to 20-0 after 2 overs.

15:12

Here are the Playing XIs

Teams:

Gujarat Titans: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill(c), Azmatullah Omarzai, David Miller, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Umesh Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Mohit Sharma, Darshan Nalkande

Subs: Sai Sudharsan, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Sharath BR, Manav Suthar, Abhinav Manohar

Sunrisers Hyderabad: Mayank Agarwal, Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen(w), Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins(c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Mayank Markande, Jaydev Unadkat

Subs: Umran Malik, Washington Sundar, Glenn Phillips, Nitish Reddy, Upendra Yadav
15:10

SRH win toss; opt to bat vs GT

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Sunrisers captain Pat Cummins, winning the toss, chose to bat on a belter of a pitch in Ahmedabad.

Aiming for a big score, he trusts his team's batting prowess despite the unpredictable nature of the game. SRH fields the same XI.

Opposing skipper Shubman Gill, though preferring to bowl first, respects Cummins' decision and the pitch's potential. 

He highlights the team's experience with Ahmedabad and announces two changes: Noor Ahmad and Darshan Nalkande come in for Spencer Johnson and Sai Kishore.
14:59

Pitch Report

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Scorcher in Ahmedabad! A batsman's paradise awaits.  Short boundaries (73m straight, 63/66 on sides) and a belter pitch promise a run-fest. 

While chasing 200 is common here, bowlers might find some help later as the black soil dries out quickly. 

Get ready for fireworks!
14:47

Battered Titans face record-breaking SRH

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Good afternoon and welcome to the coverage of the IPL match between Gujarat Titans  and Sunrisers in Ahmedabad.

A depleted Gujarat Titans bowling attack will have to raise its game by quite a few notches to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad, fresh from its record total against Mumbai Indians.

Sunrisers go into the match on the back of breaking the ceiling for an all-time high IPL total, 277 against Mumbai Indians, to secure their first win of the season.

First time skipper Shubman Gill's Titans, who started off with a win at home against Mumbai Indians, slipped in their previous game in Chennai.

The profligate Umesh Yadav is no match for the injured Mohmmed Shami and that is proving to be a big factor for Titans. 

Winners and runners-up in the last two seasons, GT's success under Pandya has centred around one of their batters ability to come up trumps and play a match-winning role.

Whether it's Wriddhiman Saha, David Miller, Pandya, or Rahul Tewatia, one of them has typically ignited the batting line-up. However, in the absence of the inspirational India all-rounder, their batting display appears drab and lacking its usual spark.

GT had a one-day style batting approach chasing Chennai Super Kings' imposing 207, and barring Sai Sudharsan none could reach 30s.

Tournament dark horses SRH have lit up the IPL with a record-breaking performance at home in their last match.

Their 277/3 against Mumbai in Hyderabad on Wednesday took them past the previous record IPL total of 263/5 set by Royal Challengers Bangalore against Pune Warriors in 2013.

Australia World Cup winner Travis Head (62; 24b) made a stunning debut for SRH, smashing the fastest fifty for the franchise, taking 18 balls for the milestone to give them an explosive start.It's not just their batting their bowling also looked balanced and the Australian World Cup winning skipper Pat Cummins has shown his ability to utilise his resources well.

On paper though both teams have two points from as many matches but after their batting carnage in Hyderabad, SRH appear strong favourites, while the onus would be on GT batters to raise their game.

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