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IPL 2022 Match 30: Rajasthan Royals beat Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-scoring thriller

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 Rajasthan Royals held their nerves as they registered a thrilling win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-scoring thriller played at Brabourne Stadium, CCI, on Monday. KKR captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to field first. Jos Buttler provided a flying start putting pressure on KKR opening bowlers right from the word. Buttler showed class against spinners hitting them for runs while Devdutt Paddikal gave good support to him. At the end of the first six overs, Rajasthan Royals raced away to 60 for 0. With that, the first timeout was called. Buttler completed fifty off 29 balls and maintained the momentum along with Paddikal. Sunil Narine provided a much-needed breakthrough by dismissing Paddikal who went early to the shot and was bowled. Paddikal and Buttler added 97 runs laying a strong foundation for a big total. Sanju Samson came to the crease taking on KKR bowlers, especially Chakravarthy keeping the scoreboard ticking. Buttler and Samson kept the pressure rig...

IPL 2021 Match 30: Gaikwad’s knock and bowlers help CSK register easy win

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  A brilliant knock by Gaikwad and a great bowling effort helped Chennai Super Kings start the 2 nd leg of IPL 2021 with a comfortable win played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Sunday. Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni won the toss and decided to bat first. It was a disastrous start as Faf du Plessis fell in the very first over off Trent Boult’s bowling. Milne dismissed Moeen Ali hitting the toe end with a low diving catch by Tiwary to leave CSK in big trouble. Things became more worst as Ambati Rayudu was hit on his elbow and had to leave the field. Suresh Raina's edgy innings came to an end providing an easy catch to Rahul Chahar leaving CSK in tatters. Things became worst for CSK as Dhoni walked in disbelief as a decent shot went into the hands of Boult and ended the first six overs at 24 for 4. Quinton de Kock dropped a tough chance to dismiss Gaikwad along with Jadeja. At the end of the first timeout, CSK scored 35 for 4. Gaikwad put the pressure on CSK bat...

IPL 2020 Match 30: Bowlers lead Delhi Capitals to a win

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  Thanks to a superb bowling effort, Delhi Capitals defeated Rajasthan Royals in a close encounter played at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai on Wednesday. Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and decided to bat first. It was not an ideal start for DC as Jofra Archer bowled a beauty to dismiss Prithvi Shaw off the very first ball. Archer struck again by getting rid of Ajiyanka Rahane with an easy catch to Uthappa at mid-on leaving DC in trouble at 10 for 2. Shikhar Dhawan and captain Iyer started to put the RR bowlers under pressure with positive stroke play. Dhawan looked in cracking touch taking on Karthik Tyagi and other bowlers. At the end of the first six overs, Delhi Capitals made 47 for 2. After the field restrictions, Shreyas Gopal was bought into the attack but Dhawan and Iyer continued their positive intent. At the end of the first timeout, Delhi Capitals 68 for 2. The experienced duo showed their class and kept on ticking the scoreboard. Dhawan comple...