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Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Live update - Tata IPL 2022, PBKS vs RCB Live cricket score , 3rd IPL Match Live Coverage.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram The team also has Virat Kohli, Mohammad Siraj, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Kartik, Josh Hazelwood and Glenn Maxwell in their squad. The team also has Arshdeep Singh, Shahrukh Khan and Shikhar Dhawan in their squad. The PBKS vs RCB IPL 2022 match will be broadcast live on Star Sports Network channels — Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 1, Star Sports Select 1 and Star Sports Select 1 HD (Dugout). The match will also be streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar. Punjab Kings had retained Agarwal for Rs 12 crore in this year’s auction and have also given him the captaincy. Where will the Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers match be held?

The 2022 Indian Premier League got under way on Saturday with the Kolkata Knight Riders defeating defending champions Chennai Super Kings by six wickets, ...

Cricket news Cricket videos The most successful team in tournament history, the Mumbai Indians, begin their bid for a sixth title against the Delhi Capitals in a double-header of IPL action live on Sky Sports Cricket (channel 404) from 10,50am on Sunday

IPL 2022, PBKS vs RCB Highlights: Punjab Kings (PBKS) beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) by five wickets in their first match of the season.

Follow Highlights of the MI vs CSK Match Today at the DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai. Both the units have new captains at the helm, but Virat Kohli will certainly be in the spotlight. In the previous five matches, Punjab have emerged victorious on 5 occasions, while RCB have won twice. This season, we might actually see the Kohli of 2016 where he got almost 1000 runs in the IPL season." Sandeep Sharma starts with a dot and follows it up with a slow ball, pitch slightly short, enough for Faf to flick it over the 30-yard circle. Du Plessis plays the ball straight to Shahrukh Khan at mid-wicket, who fails to get hold off the ball as it hits his hands and bounces on the ground. The openers have added 41 runs as Odean Smith concedes 10 runs in his second over. Meanwhile, Kohli, who has got the best seat in the house celebrates it with a fist-pump on the air. Dhawan joins the action and hits David Willey for two fours after he was hit for a six by Mayank. Meanwhile, there was a stumping opportunity too but the extra bounce made it difficult for Dinesh Karthik to hold it clean, as it hits his gloves and the helmet before bouncing on the ground. Bhanuka Rajapaksa does the most damage, hits the bowler for a six and four, while Dhawan also smoked one in the first ball of the over. Harshal had got 19 wickets at the death last season and he was on the brink of adding one more! The pressure of the situation is surely getting to Smith, who had already committed himself for a single.

IPL 2022 DC vs MI Live Score Updates, 27 March Match | Check Cricket Match Score Online: Clash of titans as Delhi Capitals take on Mumbai Indians in the ...

Earlier, Ishan Kishan hit a brisk unbeaten 81 as Mumbai Indians scored 177 for 5 after being asked to bat first. Axar Patel also chipped in with a 17-ball 38 not out, while opener Prithvi Shaw contributed 38. IPL 2022 DC vs MI Live Cricket Score: Delhi Capitals beat Mumbai Indians by four wickets in their IPL match on Sunday. Lalit Yadav smashed 48 not out off 38 balls down the order as DC chased down the target of 178 with 10 balls to spare.

Shoaib Akhtar reacted to MS Dhoni quitting Chennai Super Kings captaincy. · Dhoni handed over the baton to Ravindra Jadeja on Thursday.

But Dhoni is one of the minds in cricket that you can always count on,” he added. He is still the best player in the IPL. I think he must have been mentally tired. Akhtar also reckoned that Jadeja is a good choice to lead the Super Kings in the cash-rich league.

Former Australian player Shane Watson named three IPL teams that will find great success this year in the IPL 2022 season.

“Here are my predictions for a few of the best teams that I think are going to perform very well during this IPL. No.1 I am here with Delhi Capitals and they bought incredibly well during the auction. “Dinesh Karthik they bought, but for me the couple of overseas players they have bought very very well. Apart from naming Delhi Capitals, Watson named two other teams for whom he represented in the IPL.

IPL 2022, PBKS Vs RCB Highlights: Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by five wickets in their Indian Premier League match on Sunday.

For RCB, Mohammed Siraj was the most successful bowler with figures of 2/59. Dinesh Karthik chipped in with a quick fire 32 not out off 14 balls. Shikhar Dhawan and Bhanuka Rajapaksa scored 43 each up the order, while M Shahrukh Khan and Odean Smith remained not out on 24 and 25 respectively as Punjab reached 208 for 5 in 19 overs.

DC vs MI, IPL 2022: Inspiring knocks from Ishan Kishan and captain Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to a total of 177/5 in their Indian Premier League 2022 ...

In the next over Kuldeep removed yet another MI batter as Kieron Pollard found Tim Seifert at short square leg. DC vs MI, IPL 2022: Ishan Kishan has remained till the very end and ended up with a big score of 81 runs. Inspiring knocks from Kishan and captain Rohit Sharma led Mumbai Indians to a total of 177/5 in their Indian Premier League 2022 match against Delhi Capitals on Sunday in Mumbai.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 kicks off tonight. Into its 15th edition, IPL 2022, has many firsts. Tata Group is now the title sponsor of this ...

Typically, IPL night matches start at 7:30 pm IST and now with the digital and app-based ecosystem, the streaming has become customized. IPL 2022 will start tonight with the opening match between the defending champions, Chennai versus the Kolkata who were the runners up last year. Two new teams, Lucknow and Gujarat, joined the format taking the total to ten teams this year.

With bigger pool of talented cricketers, new-look teams, addition of two new franchises, some new rules, increased number of matches and a different format, ...

LSG: The Luckow franchise, which will make its debut in the IPL this season, has appointed India opener K.L. Rahul as the skipper. More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. The BCCI, at its discretion, will attempt to reschedule the match for later in the season. The 2022 IPL will give its 10 teams seedings and place them in two 'virtual' groups during the league phase of the tournament. As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Notably, the law comes into effect for international cricket only later this year, in October. However, IPL has decided to enforce it straightaway. If this is not possible, the franchise will be deemed to have lost the match with its opponent being awarded 2 points." KKR: Shreays Iyer, who represented Delhi Capitals till last year, has been appointed as the skipper of the Kolkkata-based franchise. The matches per side in the league stage will remain 14, but the 10 teams have been divided into two groups of five each. Overall, things are looking sorted and an exciting season of T20 cricket awaits the fans. Though there are some noticeable weaknesses in the teams, overall, they have tried to build solid squads. The RPSG Group has picked Lucknow as their home base with a winning bid of a whopping Rs 7,090 crore, while Irelia Company Pte Ltd (CVC Capital Partners) opted for Ahmedabad with a bid of Rs 5,625 crore.

Cricket News: Since the inaugural Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2008, the league continues to unravel surprises with each passing year.

And so is the case for most of the players gearing up for the tournament, now a 10-team affair with the addition of Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans. There will also be a lot of focus on the explosive Shahrukh Khan who was bought back in the auction for a whopping Rs 9 crore for his excellent season at the domestic cricket across formats.SQUADS While they will have a new captain with fresh ideas, RCB will have to grapple with the absence of Australian duo of Glenn Maxwell and Josh Hazlewood in the team's first few matches.

Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders live score streaming, IPL 2022: Here's all you need to know about the Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight ...

Good length delivery on middle and leg, Conway charges down the track and looks to loft it over mid on but doesn't connect it well. Jackson clips the bails off in a flash. But then Dhoni and Jadeja got together to provide late surge, stitching a 57-ball unbeaten 70 run stand to help CSK to a respectable total. Length delivery outside off, wide, Iyer chases for a booming drive but ends up getting an outside edge to the keeper. Chasing the target, Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer got off to a brisk start. Jadeja clips it to the leg side and they set off for a single. CSK lost a review in that over as the umpire turned an LBW appeal down while Billings looked to reverse sweep one. A decent over from Santner. He conceded 5 runs in the over. Billings has made it easier for KKR. He ended the boundary drought with a FOUR off Bravo, via the slog sweep and then a SIX over deep mid-wicket off Jadeja. 18 runs off the last 2 overs. 6 runs off the Jadeja over. But KKR are already in a good position and need just 6 off two overs. But then Dhoni and Jadeja got together to provide late surge, stitching a 57-ball unbeaten 70 run stand to help CSK to a respectable total.

IPL 2022 Live Score: Champions Chennai Super Kings will kick off the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League against former winners Kolkata Knight Riders ...

Sheldon Jackson lofts it to long on for a single. They get the two points on the board and are off to a flying start in the tournament. Milne follows Iyer on the leg side and serves a full ball. Chennai have been handed a comprehensive defeat here and they will look to bounce back quickly in the next game. Dwayne Bravo to Sheldon Jackson, Full and on middle. The third man is standing very fine and there is a bit of work to do for him. He went on to pick three wickets in total and in doing so, went level with Lasith Malinga for the most wickets in the tournament's history. When the target was in sight, the big shots came out and even though Billings got out at the death, Kolkata got over the line without needing the muscle of Narine or Russell. A good win for the new captain who hit the winning runs and they will be very pleased with their performance tonight. It was difficult to grip the ball. Tells that Bravo bowled brilliantly but they need to do better with the bat and hopes to come back strong in the next match. In the first match, Delhi will take on Mumbai and that match will begin at 3.30 pm IST (10 am GMT) but the build-up will begin much sooner. Adds that the wicket was spongier than they imagined and he himself knows the wicket inside-out and though it would be flat but it wasn't but the bowlers bowled really well.

IPL 2022 Live Score, CSK vs KKR: The 15th edition of the Indian Premier League extravaganza begins with defending champions Chennai Super Kings taking vs ...

They also have a poor record at the Wankhede. In 11 games so far at the venue, KKR have managed to notch up just one win. He scored 357 runs from 15 innings for CSK in the IPL last year, and also plucked six wickets from 15 games with his off-spin. CSK opener Ruturaj Gaikwad took home the Orange Cap as he scored 635 runs in 16 games last season. Both players were retained by KKR along with Varun Chakravarthy and Venkatesh Iyer. KKR now also have to experienced faces – Ajinkya Rahane and Umesh Yadav. Jadeja is the third player after Dhoni and former CSK batter Suresh Raina to lead the Yellow Unit. Rayudu hits his 150th six in the IPL and shows a glimpse of his glorious timing. Rayudu was too eager for a single but Shreyas picked it up quickly and threw it to Narine, who did the rest. Chakaravarthy has dismissed Dhoni thrice so far in the IPL in a space of 12 deliveries. 131 for five isn't a hefty total but the ball is gripping and Chennai will eye early wickets to put some pressure on the opposition. What a start to the IPL 2022! With the win, Kolkata also improve their head-to-head stats and dismal win record at the Wankhede.

The wait is finally over as the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is here. Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Kolkata ...

CSK had defeated KKR in the final to lift their fourth IPL trophy last year and will be meeting the same opponent in their opening game of the season. CSK have 17 wins to their name compared to KKR's 8 in 25 meetings between the two teams. The wait is finally over as the 15th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is here.

Kohli returned to his familiar position at the top of the order for RCB last season for the first time since his phenomenal 2016 | Cricket.

Kohli returned to his familiar position at the top of the order for RCB last season for the first time since his phenomenal 2016. “It is because then he will be under the pressure to score boundaries in the powerplay if he opens and that will make him vulnerable to dismissal and if Kohli gets out early in the innings, it naturally boosts the confidence of the opposition team. Speaking to Cricbuzz on Kohli's batting position in RCB, Sehwag admitted that he sees no top-level player to open the innings alongside new captain Faf du Plessis and hence Kohli is a popular choice for the position. Like when Sachin Tendulkar used to come and bat for India. If he used to get out in the powerplay then the opposition team would get on top. But I'm a big fan if Kohli plays at No.3,” he said. - Kohli returned to his familiar position at the top of the order for RCB last season for the first time since his phenomenal 2016

RCB will begin the IPL 2022 season under a new skipper after Virat Kohli stepped down from the position last year without winning any single IPL Trophies.

We need a leader in the change room who commands a lot of respect. Let’s ring in the 15th edition of the biggest T20 league. Virat Kohli didn't hold back his "buzz and excitement" over the IPL 2022 season and wrote: "Heading into matchday weekend.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli cannot wait to get on the field for the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022.

I want to just have a lot of fun and enjoy myself on the field and give myself fully to this team, to this franchise like I have for so many years, without any load. For me, it's all about going on with life with a lot of joy and happiness and just watching our child grow and then just doing what I love, which is playing cricket." All the buzz and excitement of IPL are in the air.

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar feels Virat Kohli might flourish as a batsman in IPL 2022 without the burden of captaining the Royal Challengers ...

Last season, he was in a team with Virat Kohli and ABD (AB de Villiers), two of the finest batsmen that the game has seen and so maybe he lifted his game. This season, we might actually see the Kohli of 2016 where he got almost 1,000 runs in the IPL season.” Speaking during a Gameplan episode aired on Star Sports, the official broadcaster of the IPL, Gavaskar said, “At the moment, we do not know whether Kohli will be captain again.

IPL Stats & Records - Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will clash against IPL 2021 runners up Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of IPL 2022 ...

In reply, three RR batters smacked fifties as Rajasthan managed to chase down the total in 19.3 overs. The previous edition of the IPL saw a high-scoring thriller between the two most successful IPL franchises - Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. CSK posted a total of 218/4 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first. In the opening season of the IPL, Deccan Chargers posted a total of 214/5 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first. In another thrilling match between Rajasthan and Punjab, Mayank Agarwal smacked a brilliant hundred as Punjab posted 223/2 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first. After being asked to bat first by Punjab, Sunrisers Hyderabad posted a total of 205/5 in the 39th match of IPL 2014. An impeccable batting performance was witnessed from young Indian explosive batters Sanju Samson and Rishabh Pant as Delhi managed to chase down a total of 209 with 15 balls remaining and 7 wickets in hand.

The board is planning to have five or six teams in the inaugural edition of women's IPL but it will need AGM's approval first.

However, it was staged in the UAE in 2020 when Trailblazers won the title. We want to showcase our skill and it's fantastic to see that there's six teams now, so I think a lot of people, and not just me, are really eager to want to play there. The board is planning to have five or six teams in the inaugural edition. *India Women's openerShafali Verma, currently in New Zealand for the World Cup, said on the eve of their last league game: "Of course, it's being said that there will be a six-team women's IPL next year, which is a very good thing. My favourite IPL team is Mumbai Indians. I love watching them play and get to learn a lot from them." So it's really exciting."

The BCCI for the first time has filled all nine sponsorship slots for the season, the report said..IPL. BCCI. Tata Group. Indian Premier League.

Now with Tata Group pledging just Rs 670 crore for the same period, the deficit will be borne by Vivo. Though the Tata Group is paying Rs 335 crore which is less than what Vivo was paying, still the BCCI will earn almost 30-40 per cent more. New Delhi: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) this year will earn a little over Rs 1,000 crore from the Indian Premier League (IPL 2022) central sponsorships, Inside Sport reported.

The fifteenth season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to get rolling from March 26, with defending champion Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on ...

- USA: Disney Bundle (ESPN+) and Willow TV Group A consists of Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants. Similarly, Chennai Super Kings, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings and Gujarat Titans are part of Group B. The upcoming season will also be a ten-team event with two new sides, Gujarat Titans (GT) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), ready to join the already established eight franchises.

Cricket News: On the day when the 2022 edition of the IPL is going to commence in Mumbai, reports of the BCCI deciding to launch a six-team women's IPL for ...

Shafali has been a beneficiary of participating in women's T20 leagues around the world and developing her skillsets. "It's been a long time coming and fingers crossed I can be involved in such a tournament. "It's a really exciting prospect. We want to showcase our skill and it's fantastic to see that there are six teams now." I'll hopefully want to play; we'll just see how that goes. "It has been said that women's IPL next year will have six teams, which is a very good thing.

The matches shall be held at Mumbai's Brabourne Stadium (capacity 20,000, the smallest venue), Wankhede Stadium (33,000), D.Y. Patil Stadium in Navi ...

- More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. IPL Champions IPL

CSK vs KKR, IPL 2022, Live Updates: Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu will look to steady Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) ship after the defending champions lost both their openers in the first match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season against ...

Earlier, MS Dhoni scored a half-century as his exploits helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) post a decent total of 131 for five against the Kolkata Knight Riders in the ongoing IPL 2022 match at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. After being put on to bat first, CSK got off to the worst possible start, losing Ruturaj Gaikwad (0) in the first over. Short and angling into the body, from over the wicket, Rahane gets into a strong position, controls the pull and sends the ball soaring over the boudnary. CSK vs KKR, IPL 2022, Highlights: Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday defeated Chennai Super Kings in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing a target of 132, KKR crossed the line with six wickets and nine balls to spare.

IPL 2022 CSK Vs KKR Live Score Updates, 26 March Match | Check Cricket Match Score Online: Chennai Super Kings take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the first ...

Dwayne Bravo was the most successful bowler for CSK, snapping 3 for 20 in his quota of four overs. In reply, KKR overhauled the target, scoring 133 for four in 18.3 overs. Dhoni, playing for the first time after 12 seasons without wearing the captain’s armband, slammed seven fours and a six in his 38-ball innings.

Former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said that the IPL has given players a way to be rich but also made them responsible for themselves. | Cricket.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) has helped all players prosper financially but it also demands responsibility for their actions, former Pakistan fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar has said. The tournament's league stage will played entirely in Maharashtra, across three venues in Mumbai and one venue in Pune. And they have it with full responsibility,” Shoaib said on Sportskeeda.

The CSK vs KKR match would start at 07:30 pm IST at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. This match between Kolkata and Chennai can be watched Live and Exclusive on ...

The Wankhede pitch has over the years had pace and bounce which has acted in favour of the batters, especially in evening games. It is in these trying conditions that Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will begin their IPL 2022 journey. People can watch Ravindra Jadeja led Super Kings taken on Shreyas Iyer's Knight Riders in the IPL 2022 Live and Exclusive on the Star Sports Network on their Television sets.

The IPL GC recently announced new deals with RuPay and Swiggy Instamart as new central sponsors for IPL. The board now has 9 top brands on board for IPL and all ...

More subscription to our online content can only help us achieve the goals of offering you even better and more relevant content. Swiggy Instamart and RuPay are the new additions - both paying in the range of Rs 48-50 crore, Inside Sport reported. As we battle the economic impact of the pandemic, we need your support even more, so that we can continue to offer you more quality content. Even during these difficult times arising out of Covid-19, we continue to remain committed to keeping you informed and updated with credible news, authoritative views and incisive commentary on topical issues of relevance. Now with Tata group pledging just Rs 670 crore for the same period, the deficit will be borne by Vivo. Though the Tata group is paying Rs 335 crore which is less than what Vivo was paying - but still the BCCI will earn almost 30-40 per cent more.

Cricket News: The BCCI on Saturday felicitated Tokyo Olympians, including gold medallist javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra, with cash awards ahead of the IPL ...

The squad also has some experienced players in Mark Wood (32, out of the squad due to injury), Jason Holder (30) and skipper K.L. Rahul (29).Mumbai Indians: Average age 25 Royal Challengers Bangalore have 12 players in the 25 to 29 age bracket, and 10 players in the 30 and above category. Average age 26 After the inclusion of talented youngsters like Yash Dhull (19), Vicky Ostwal (19) and destructive batter Prithvi Shaw (22) in their ranks, the Delhi Capitals team is quite young on paper in IPL 2022. The franchise has roped in some young talents like Yashasvi Jaiswal (20), Dhruv Jurel (21) and Shimron Hetmyer (25).Royal Challengers Bangalore: The team features the youngest player in IPL 2022, Afghanistan's 17-year-old Noor Mohammad, while veteran India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha (37) is the senior most member of the squad.Lucknow Super Giants: Marcus Stoinis, who is part of Australia's white-ball squads for the Pakistan tour, will miss the third match as well. This is a change from the previous rule which said that the board "will attempt to reschedule the match for later in the season. Delhi Capitals David Warner will be unavailable for Capitals' first two games and Mitchell Marsh for the first three. However, the two teams will miss few of their key players during the IPL 2022 opener. However, with Australia's white-ball series against Pakistan to conclude on April 5, Finch will not be available for the first handful of games. The BCCI, at its discretion, will attempt to reschedule the match for later in the season. The 2022 IPL will give its 10 teams seedings and place them in two 'virtual' groups during the league phase of the tournament.

IPL 2022: Wasim Jaffer posted a hilarious meme on Twitter as the new season began. Fans missed seeing MS Dhoni at the toss. | Trending.

Incidentally, both the teams are being led by new captains. With the two-month cricket carnival kicking off, there are many people who took to social media to share memes and their reaction on the new season. - IPL 2022: Wasim Jaffer posted a hilarious meme on Twitter as the new season began.

Mahendra Singh Dhoni rolled back the years with an unbeaten 38-ball 50 but his team Chennai Super Kings went down to Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets in ...

Dhoni, who led Chennai to their fourth IPL title in the Covid-hit Twenty20 tournament completed in the United Arab Emirates last year, smashed seven fours and one six to bring alive the limited crowd at the Wankhede Stadium. Dhoni, a veteran wicketkeeper-batter, took his time to get going in season 15 of the Twenty20 tournament but put on an unbeaten stand of 70 with the left-handed Jadeja, who made 26, and the pair got 47 off the last three overs. Ajinkya Rahane top-scored with 44.

Cricket News: Playing his first match without wearing the captain's armband in the IPL, Chennai Super Kings batsman Mahendra Singh Dhoni bailed his team out ...

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BCCI also felicitated the Indian Hockey team with a cash prize of Rs 1.25 crore. Agencies BCCI officials felicitating Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Neeraj Chopra ...

Following the Pulwama attack in February 2019, BCCI decided to skip the ceremony for the calendar year. The extravagant opening ceremonies used to cost over Rs 45 crore to BCCI. This is the fourth consecutive year that BCCI decided to ditch the gala opening ceremony. Following the Pulwama attack in February 2019, BCCI decided to skip the ceremony for the calendar year. The extravagant opening ceremonies used to cost over Rs 45 crore to BCCI. This is the fourth consecutive year that BCCI decided to ditch the gala opening ceremony.

Umesh gave Kolkata Knight Riders a perfect start in the game picking two wickets in the powerplay | Cricket.

CSK stuttered thereafter, going 5 down in 10 overs before a 70-run stand between MS Dhoni and captain Ravindra Jadeja helped CSK finish with 131 for five. He came back in the fifth over to dismiss the second opener, Devon Conway, for just 3 as CSK were reduced to 28 for 2. Umesh gave Kolkata Knight Riders a perfect start in the game against the defending champions at the Wankhede, dismissing opener Ruturaj Gaikwad in the first over of the game for a duck.

The expanded Indian Premier League (IPL) got underway with Kolkata Knight Riders beating defending champions Chennai Super Kings by six wickets in the ...

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IPL 2022: At the age of 40, retired from all formats but the IPL, MS Dhoni rolled back the years and produced a vintage MSD knock. | Cricket.

In the penultimate over bowled by Shivam Mavi, Dhoni took on the youngster, creaming him for a four and them smoking the young quick for a six off a no-ball. Tendulkar is third on the list, his fifty against Delhi Capitals in 2013 coming at the age of 39 years and 362 days. At the age of 40, retired from all formats but the IPL, the former CSK captain rolled back the years and produced a vintage Dhoni knock, one that propelled the Chennai Super Kings to a competitive 131/5 against Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL 2022 season opener at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. (Also Read: IPL 2022, CSK vs KKR Live Score and Updates)