Just as Nicholas Pooran looked like taking LSG to a win, CSK Impact Player Tushar Deshpande had him holing out to Ben Stokes in the deep.
Resurgent Australia stand between unblemished India and World Cup glory
Returning to their den at the Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings will look to bounce back from their opening day win when they take on Lucknow Super Giants.
Opener David Warner, who set up a crucial victory for Australia with a whirlwind century in the ongoing World Cup on Friday, credited the IPL for working as a learning platform where he perfected the art of pacing an ODI innings.
They know what it takes to win the 50-over World Cup, having won five of them in 12 editions, but Australia skipper Pat Cummins says they are never "weighed down" by history and will stick to basics against South Africa in the second semi-final in Kolkata on Thursday.
Australia's cricketing DNA is constructed by meticulousness and Pakistan's by explosiveness.
The right-hander feels he can now play his natural game in the shortest format without any hesitation.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2023 after Game 42.
Intention is to play every match, we won't be rotating bowlers unless we have to: Pat Cummins
'We knew that the game was on, Stoinis and KL had a wonderful partnership. Stoinis kept us in the game and I knew this was a nice wicket. We could chase even over 50 in the last four, it was about cashing in.'
Following his three-wicket haul in India's five-wicket win over Australia, Mohammed Shami said he enjoyed bowling with Mohammed Siraj.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday
Rashford stepped off the bench to fire two late goals to put the seal on an eighth victory in a row in all competitions for the home side.
The 10-team tournament will be played across 10 venues culminating in the November 19 final at the 132,000-capacity Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Images from the IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals in Lucknow on Saturday.
'It's a tough gig, opening in Test cricket, but we're really confident Marcus has got what it takes to be a successful Australian opening batsman.'
Australia opener David Warner has expressed concern for the future of Test cricket, with emerging players focusing on "short term" interests as lucrative T20 leagues proliferate globally.
K L Rahul is set for a lengthy lay-off after following the surgery for his thigh injury.
The Australian team will prepare for the six Tests by undergoing a high-intensity training camp in Beckenham, featuring centre-wicket practice and net sessions.
The game on Friday had enough positives for India, mainly the performance of Mohammad Shami and Suryakumar Yadav, but few questions still need to be answered ahead of the World Cup, beginning October 5.
It is very difficult not to respect Mohmmed Shami for his mastery over his craft.
England will require more heroics from Ben Stokes if they are to pull off an unlikely victory
'I have got some advice for you young man, cricket is very very long game and we all have very long memories. Never ever tempt fate because it comes around quickly,' Matthew Hayden said in the commentary box.
Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League
How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is once again winning hearts of CSK fans with his delicious shot making and Moeen Ali has come good once again to take his team to victory.
A new "unreturnable" spin-serve had caught the attention of the world's top badminton players with even the Indian doubles shuttlers putting in the hard yards to master this latest skill, which many believe can give "unfair" advantage to the players.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com looks at some of the most interesting heath products presented at the latest edition of the Consumer Electronics Show.
Justin Lee Price, 19, from Worcester, previously admitted to sending a grossly offensive message by public communication
Jadeja most tested Indian cricketer so far in 2023, 58 samples collected in first 5 months
Delhi Capitals are likely to have a much leaner coaching staff next season with head coach Ricky Ponting's future set to be examined at the end of the season.
Australia great Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the David Warner selection debate and thinks Australia should stick with the opener.
India's Jehan Daruvala finished a creditable second in the sprint race of the Formula 2 Championships in Imola on Saturday
The 33-year-old has been in strong form in 50-overs cricket too and famously quipped "I'm back, baby" during an ODI against England in November after a successful technique tweak.
Images from the World Cup 2023 match between Australia and South Africa.
Krunal Pandya made LSG fans happy with his all round performance
Images from the ICC World Cup match between Afghanistan and Australia, at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai, on Tuesday.
IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between Australia and Pakistan in Bengaluru, on Friday.
The T20 World Cup Final will see Australia take on New Zealand at the Dubai international cricket stadium beginning 1930 IST.
