Shami (3/25) bowled a fiery opening spell to knock the wind out of the Super Giants’ top order before Gujarat Titans Deepak Hooda (55 off 41 balls) and Ayush Badoni (54 off 41 balls) smashed fifties to help their team post 158 for six.
After being invited to bat first, brilliant knocks by skipper Faf du Plessis (88 off 57), Virat Kohli (41 not out off 29) and Dinesh Karthik (32 not out off 14) powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to 205-2 in 20 overs.
The 15th IPL edition is set to begin with a blockbuster clash between Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
The spotlight , though, will remain on Kohli when he takes to the field only as a player in RCB’s IPL-15 opener against Punjab Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai Stadium on Sunday.
The 29-year-old from Delhi has been a consistent performer for Railways in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and even though he was picked up by now-defunct IPL franchise Gujarat Lions in 2017, he didn’t get any game time.
This year all IPL league matches are being held in two cities – Mumbai and Pune, and the ten participating teams are staying in posh hotels in different parts of the megapolis.
The anthem starts with the famous lines by the late Shri Kavi Narmad, “Jai Jai Garvi Gujarat”. The words ‘Aava De’ denote an invitation to ‘Bring it on.’
Jadeja, who has been an integral part of Chennai Super Kings since 2012, will only be the third player to lead CSK.
A look at the top five bowlers, who are expected to make a difference in the 15th edition of the lucrative event.
IPL 2022 will begin with the Chennai Super Kings taking on the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.
Buttler, who has been retained by inaugural IPL champions along side skipper Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal, said he is fresh, re-energised after the injury-forced break and is desperate to contribute to the team’s goal this year.
In all, 20 matches each will be played at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium, while 15 matches each at Brabourne and MCA International stadium, Pune will be played.
CSK, four-time IPL champions, will take on last edition’s runner-up side Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of the this year’s IPL at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.
In the mega auction, KKR had bought Shreyas Iyer for Rs 12.25 crore. Earlier, the right-handed batter had led Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
Being the ‘Team Catalyst’, Upton will play a crucial role in establishing team integration by bringing them together as a cohesive and mutually supporting unit, and look after their mental well-being.
As it is the world’s largest cricket stadium and the team’s home ground, the event will echo the spirit of the Gujarat Titans and the legacy of the state they represent. The event will be graced by the players, partners and other dignitaries.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday had announced the schedule for IPL 2022. A total number of 70 league matches and 4 Playoff games will be played in the duration of 65 days.
In all, 20 matches each will be held at Wankhede Stadium & DY Patil Stadium, 15 matches each at Brabourne and MCA International Stadium, Pune, the league said in a statement.
IPL 2022 or IPL (Indian Premier League) 15 is scheduled to be played 26 March 2022, which will last till the 29 May 2022.
Mayank has been an integral part of Punjab Kings since 2018 and has also served as the squad’s vice-captain and also briefly captained the team last season.
As per groupings released by BCCI on Friday, group A comprises Mumbai Indians, KKR, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Supergiants.
”The IPL will start on Saturday, March 26,” IPL chairman Brijesh Patel told PTI after the governing council meeting on Thursday.
The final decision regarding the commencement of the 15th edition was expected after the IPL general council meeting, which was held on Thursday.
Rahul began his IPL journey with RCB in 2013 before another stint in 2016 while Chahal was associated with the franchise from 2014 to 2021.
The upcoming Indian Premier League Competition, a professional Twenty20 cricket league, organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, will be in its fifteenth season. The league will grow this season with two additional clubs, announced soon.