Punjab Kings on Wednesday issued a clarification that they had picked the right cricketer during the IPL auction in Dubai, contrary to reports that they had bid for a 'wrong' player because of confusion in the name.
Sixty matches (including the four play-offs) will be played over 47 days in the cash-rich T20 tournament.
The seventh edition of the Indian Premier League kicked-off in the United Arab Emirates on April 16 with a match between Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi. The UAE was awarded hosting rights for the first 20 matches of the cash-rich Twenty20 extravaganza because of a clash in dates with the general elections in India. On May 2, second phase of the league commences with matches in India, when Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders meet in Ranchi.
Riding on leg-spinner Rashid Khan's brilliant effort, Sunrisers Hyderabad produced an inspired bowling display to eke out a fighting 13-run win over in-form Kings XI Punjab in a low-scoring IPL match in Hyderabad, on Thursday.
Mumbai Indians will start as favourites when they take on laggards Kings XI Punjab.
Darren Sammy led a fine bowling display with four wickets as Sunrisers Hyderabad spanked Kings XI Punjab by 30 runs to keep themselves in the hunt for a play-offs berth in the Pepsi IPL in Mohali on Saturday.
Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2026 campaign is faltering due to constant tactical changes, lack of role clarity, and underperforming stars, leaving them winless after five games.
This is only the second time that Punjab Kings reached the IPL final, while it is the fourth time that RCB have made it to the title clash.
The Sunrisers Hyderabad opener is the first batsman in the history of IPL to hit seven consecutive fifty-plus scores against two teams.
Rajneesh Gupta brings you all the numbers from the 52 games in IPL-12.
Their pride bruised following disastrous campaigns, Kings XI Punjab and Rising Pune Supergiants will look for a graceful exit from the ninth edition of the IPL when they square off against each other for one last time in Visakhapatnam on Saturday. Supergiants are coming into the contest after a victory over Delhi Daredevils at the same venue, their home ground, while Punjab have lost their last two outings -- against RCB and table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad. Punjab's fourth and last win this season had come at this very ground, when they had got the better of Mumbai Indians.
Images from Friday's Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Rajasthan Royals, at the PCA stadium, in Mohali.
Images from the Indian Premier League match between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad at Uppal on Wednesday.
Mumbai Indians enter the match high on confidence following successive victories over holders Chennai Super Kings and last edition's finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Rajneesh Gupta presents the Chennai Super Kings record in the IPL over the years.
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Kings XI Punjab and Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mohali on Thursday
SunRisers Hyderabad, who won the toss and opted to field, made one change, bringing in Priyam Garg in place of Abhishek Sharma.
Sanju Samson reminded the cricket world on Saturday why he is one of T20's most dangerous batters.
A total of 20 matches will be played in the United Arab Emirates from April 16 to 30 at three venues -- Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Dubai.
Delhi Capitals face Rajasthan Royals in a crucial IPL match, seeking to overcome inconsistent batting and bowling performances. Mitchell Starc's return provides a boost, but the team needs a collective effort to counter Rajasthan's strong batting line-up.
Images from Thursday's Indian Premier League match between Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kings XI Punjab, in Dubai.
Kolkata Knight Riders' high-profile acquisition Cameron Green has resumed bowling in the nets and is "not far away" from doing so in an IPL match, bowling coach Tim Southee said.
The unbeaten streak of table-toppers Surisers Hyderabad would be up for a test when they take on third-placed Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League contest, in Mohali, on Thursday.
After a disappointing 22-run loss in a low-scoring game against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their campaign opener, Pune Warriors will hope for a better batting performance when they take on Kings XI Punjab in their second Pepsi IPL match in Pune on Sunday.
Rajasthan Royals, after two consecutive defeats, aim to regain momentum against a struggling Lucknow Super Giants in their upcoming IPL match. Key concerns include the form of skipper Riyan Parag and the fragility of the middle order. Lucknow's bowling attack needs to find breakthroughs to counter Rajasthan's strong opening pair.
The season will kickstart on 19th September in Abu Dhabi with a blockbuster clash between defending champions Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
No team plays their home matches at alternate venues despite the Lok Sabha polls being held in seven phases from April 12 to May 19.
Game 43 of IPL 2020 will see the Kings XI Punjab take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
'When she asked me what I wanted for breakfast, I mentioned Aloo Parathas, and she graciously made them herself.'
Sunrisers Hyderabad snatch Railways' all-rounder Karan Sharma for Rs 3.75 crore while Himachal Pradesh right-arm fast bowler Rishi Dhawan bags Rs 3 crore deal with Kings XI Punjab.
Gujarat Lions skipper Suresh Raina, Mumbai Indians spinner Harbhajan Singh and Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar have got a place in former Australian skipper Ricky Ponting's Best XI of Indian Premier League 2017.
Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 32 in IPL 12: Kings XI Punjab vs Rajasthan Royals.
The players spent time away from training on the beach.
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli says had he not dropped K L Rahul, who remained unbeaten on 132, twice, Kings XI Punjab would not have been able to go past the 200-run mark.
New Zealand fast bowler Trent Boult will play for Mumbai Indians in next year's Indian Premier League while domestic pacer Ankit Rajpoot will represent Rajasthan Royals after being successfully traded by their respective franchises.
Game 46 of IPL 2020 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Kings XI Punjab at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.
Rajneesh Gupta previews Game 55 in IPL 12: Kings XI Punjab vs Chennai Super Kings.
A charged up Sunrisers Hyderabad will have revenge on their minds when they face an in-form Kings XI Punjab in the Indian Premier League, in Hyderabad, on Thursday.
# Parthiv Patel (61 off 47 balls) recorded his first fifty in the IPL 2013 -- his highest ever at the IPL.
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