High on confidence after making their first playoffs in three years, Sunrisers Hyderabad will aim for a second-place finish in the IPL points table when they take on Punjab Kings in their final league game in Hyderabad on Sunday.
Rishabh Pant and Sanju Samson got the nod as the two wicketkeepers in India's 15-member squad.
India will be aiming for another comprehensive performance against Bangladesh before the all-important game against Australia on June 24.
The Proteas found themselves under pressure right from the opening delivery.
IMAGES from the Group 1 Super 8 match, played between India and Afghanistan, in Barbados, on Thursday.
Unlike the IPL, the wickets in the United States and the West Indies could be slow and could assist spinners. That could be why India went in for experience in their batting ahead of strike rates, points out Harish Kotian.
Naveen or Jitesh? Whose catch gets your vote?
Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings aiming to seal their IPL play-offs berth, in their penultimate league match.
Pathan conceded that Jasprit Bumrah is the only automatic selection among the bowlers.
Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?
The standout catches from the match.
Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Prabhsimran Singh are the others who have been picked at the back of a stellar IPL.
This wasn't just a win; it was a statement of intent from Bairstow. He single-handedly guided Punjab Kings to victory, firmly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in the IPL. His redemption on that Friday night was extraordinary, leaving a lasting impression.
IMAGES from the 2nd ODI match played Between South Africa and India in Gqeberha, South Africa on Tuesday.
Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan believes that their side fell 15 to 20 runs short and Virat Kohli's dropped catch contributed to their four-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Monday.
As the dust settles on the celebrations, let's delve into the inspiring lessons we can learn from India's historic T20 World Cup win.
The selectors announced India's teams for the tour of South Africa.
Team India knows that it is a touch undercooked with a lot of confusion still persisting about what could be the best combination on a drop-in pitch.
Virat Kohli starred with the bat for RCB with a vintage knock in a must-win game to help them overpower Punjab Kings.
USA's sparkling debut, Afghan bravehearts' dream run and India's brilliance
IMAGES from the T20 World Cup FINAL played between India and South Africa in Barbados on Saturday
They were each sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 28 years behind bars.
Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan?
Rain threatens high-voltage India-England semi-final clash
IMAGES from the 2nd T20I played between India and South Africa in Gqeberha on Tuesday.
The likes of Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Suryakumar Yadav were automatic choices in India's T20 World Cup squad
In the current scenario, form in the IPL will carry a lot of weight for selection in the Indian team bound for USA and Caribbean.
Rohit & Co. eye better batting show against USA
IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings in Kolkata on Friday.
He now has the most sixes in an IPL season -- 39 maximums -- bettering Virat Kohli's tally of 38 in 2016. The 23 year old's smoking innings came at a strike rate of over 210! With 467 runs from 13 innings and 3 50s, Abhishek is not done yet and ready to give bowlers nightmares in the play-offs.
Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index of T20 World Cup 2024 after Game 48.
KL Rahul relieved to get first ODI win in South Africa
India will attempt to end its title drought against a South African side, which is unfamiliar with the winning feeling at major events.
After watching Arshdeep's Bihu moves, Riyan Parag posted his approval: 'Love those moves'.
Dhawan hasn't had a great time with the bat in IPL 2024, but is still Kings' highest run-getter currently with 152 runs from five innings, scoring at a strike rate of 125.61.
Four spinners in India's T20 World Cup squad suggest that the Indian selectors are expecting slow turners in the Americas but have they missed a trick by picking only three pacers in the final 15?
He finished with 4-0-34-3, a testament to his ability to exploit early wickets and dismantle batting line-ups with his raw pace. This performance served as a stark reminder of why he was the most sought-after bowler at the IPL auction.
A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable Pakistan during Sunday's T20 World Cup match.
The Nassau County ground's pitch in New York has become a concern in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
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