CSK coach Stephen Fleming felt they competed well irrespective of the conditions presented to them. 

Watch: CSK coach Stephen Fleming calls match vs LSG a 'good game of cricket', praises captain's century

CSK coach Stephen Fleming felt they competed well irrespective of the conditions presented to them.&nbsp;

Chennai Super Kings suffered their fourth loss of the season but head coach Stephen Fleming did not seemd deterred at the post-match press conference on Tuesday.&nbsp; Chennai skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad's second IPL century was overshadowed by Marcus Stoinis' unbeaten knock as LSG claimed a six-wicket victory.&nbsp; But coach Fleming felt they competed well irrespective of the conditions presented to them, 'Today was, a little bit slow and probably for the first, maybe 20, 25 overs and then, the juice hit and it just sped it up, which it does. So we knew that was going to happen. We knew there was a bit of value in the toss. And we just set about trying to get a score that was going to keep us in the game. '&nbsp; 'We saw, a great hundred from Ruturaj (Gaikwad), absolute craft. Fantastic knock. He played incredibly well with some power to get to a score of 210. So but we weren't comfortable with that score but we knew we were in the game and we saw another great hundred from Marcus Stoinis,' Fleming said.&nbsp; In conclusion, Fleming also admitted that his team let the pressure get to them, 'They (LSG) answered pretty well. And in the end it was good game of cricket. We felt we competed well given the conditions in the field for the back end. But under pressure we just let the little things slip.'&nbsp;

Speaking at the post-match press conference, LSG's cricket consultant Adam Vogue called it a tremendous game of cricket.&nbsp;

Watch: Lucknow Super Giants feel game vs CSK 'not their best execution' despite six-wicket victory

Speaking at the post-match press conference, LSG's cricket consultant Adam Vogue called it a tremendous game of cricket. 


Speaking at the post-match press conference, LSG's cricket consultant Adam Vogue called it a tremendous game of cricket.&nbsp;

Lucknow Super Giants flourished with a six-wicket win over hosts Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday night with an unbeaten 124 by Marcus Stoinis to lead the charge.&nbsp; Speaking at the post-match press conference, LSG's cricket consultant Adam Vogue called it a tremendous game of cricket.&nbsp; 'I thought the batting on both sides was outstanding. The way CSK, put us under pressure with the ball and I didn't think it was probably our best night execution wise, but, we needed someone to stand up, in our batting innings,' Vogue said.&nbsp; He was all-praise for the Australian all-rounder, 'And Marcus Stoinis has played an outstanding innings. But, I guess at the halfway stage, you could certainly feel the dew in the outfield. And, I certainly think it's played a part in the back end of the game. So, ended up being a good toss to win.'&nbsp;
Stoinis scored 124 not out off 63 balls as Lucknow put dewy conditions to good use to successfully chase down the highest IPL total at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

Stoinis' special effort overshadowed a classy century by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in their IPL match on Tuesday as LSG won by six wickets.

LSG skipper KL Rahul impressed with Marcus Stoinis' unbeaten ton on slow Chepauk track | IPL

Stoinis' special effort overshadowed a classy century by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in their IPL match on Tuesday as LSG won by six wickets.

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul was all praise for Marcus Stoinis' match-winning 63-ball-124 not out against Chennai Super Kings as he felt that the home team's score of 210 for 4 was at least 30 runs above-par on that particular Chepauk track.
Stoinis' special effort overshadowed a classy century by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad in their IPL match on Tuesday as LSG won by six wickets.
Rahul, who once said strike-rates are over-rated in T20s, admitted that a total like 180 which was considered challenging might not be enough in the day and age of 'Impact Player'.
&ldquo;Very special (win), especially when it is a game like that. It felt like we were way behind the game in the chase. Just to pull off a victory feels special,&rdquo; Rahul said at the post-match presentation ceremony.
Rahul said their win against CSK in Lucknow had little context on a very different Chennai deck.
&ldquo;These were different conditions. They got off to a good start and put pressure on the bowlers. I didn't think it was a 210 wicket.
&ldquo;They batted really well. All credits to Stoinis. He was phenomenal to watch. It was not just power hitting, but was smart batting.&rdquo; Sending Stoinis at No. 3 was a smart move by LSG management and Rahul feels they had to take a "brave" call.
&ldquo;We wanted to be a lot braver as a team. We had three games, a couple at home, and some away where we couldn't go past 170. We needed one power hitter in the top three. That was the thought process.
&ldquo;I have also realised that T20 cricket has changed in the last couple of years &ndash; 170-180 does not always cut it. You have to go harder in the powerplay.
&ldquo;The Impact player gives you depth and that gives you more freedom. I have not played T20 cricket in a long time.&rdquo; Asked if Nicholas Pooran can play up the order, the skipper said save him and Quinton de Kock as openers, none of the other positions are fixed.
&ldquo;There is no set plan. Apart from the openers everyone is set to go at any point. The last game, Pooran walked in at three. Hope I get the fielder of the award.&rdquo; CSK skipper Gaikwad, whose century went in vain felt that dew played a big role towards the latter half of the match.
&ldquo;Tough pill to swallow but LSG played a good game at the end. We had the game in hand around the 13th over, but hats off to Stoinis.
&ldquo;There was a huge part that the dew played. It took the spinners away from the game. We could have taken the game deeper. But it is a part of the game, you can't control the uncontrollable.&rdquo; Player of the match Stoinis said: &ldquo;It is not just a go go. It was ebb and flow. There were some bowlers we targeted, some against whom we were cautious. Nicky Pooran played a good innings, Hooda also.
&ldquo;It ebbed and flowed. From the inside you are always structuring. You are liking some bowlers, not liking others much.&rdquo;&nbsp;

Rajasthan Royals are running away with the top spot as they further consolidated their number 1 spot with a win against the Mumbai Indians. They now have 14 points from 8 matches.

IPL 2024 points table: LSG leapfrog CSK to number 4, RR continue to lead

LSG broke back into the top 4 of IPL 2024 as they leapfrogged CSK to the 4th spot on the points table after a thrilling win over Chennai on Tuesday. Here is the full table.

Rajasthan Royals are running away with the top spot as they further consolidated their number 1 spot with a win against the Mumbai Indians. They now have 14 points from 8 matches.

The Lucknow Super Giants broke back into the top 4 of IPL 2024 as they leapfrogged the Chennai Super Kings to the 4th spot on the points table after a thrilling win over Chennai on Tuesday.
CSK on the other hand slipped to the 5th position and have now lost 2 consecutive games.
Rajasthan Royals are running away with the top spot as they further consolidated their number 1 spot with a win against the Mumbai Indians. They now have 14 points from 8 matches.
The Kolkata Knight Riders are in the 2nd spot with 5 wins from 7 outings.
The Sunirsers Hyderabad are in the 3rd position despite a similar campaign so far like KKR but with a lower net run rate.
Gujarat Titans jumped 2 places to the 6th spot after beating Punjab Kings in the 2nd game of a Super Sunday. They have now won 4 of their 8 games.
Mumbai Indians remain on the 7th spot with 5 losses in 8 matches. Delhi Capitals have also lost 5 in 8 games and are on the 8th position.
Punjab Kings are languishing in the 9th position after losing 6 of their last 7 games.
There's no change for RCB on the points table except for their loss column. They continue to dwell at the bottom with just 1 win from 8 matches.

Stoinis turned the game on its head with his maiden IPL hundred. He smashed an unbeaten 123 off just 63 balls to help his side beat CSK for the 2nd time in 4 days.

IPL 2024, CSK vs LSG: Marcus Stoinis steals CSK's thunder with his maiden IPL ton

A target of 211 at the Chepauk is no less than a battle but Marcus Stoinis decided to fight and how. The Hulk entered the run chase in the first over itself and when he left, LSG had breached the fortress. Here are the records that broke.

Stoinis turned the game on its head with his maiden IPL hundred. He smashed an unbeaten 123 off just 63 balls to help his side beat CSK for the 2nd time in 4 days.

A target of 211 at the Chepauk is no less than a battle but Marcus Stoinis decided to fight and how. The Hulk entered the run chase in the first over itself and when he left, the Lucknow Super Giants had beaten the Chennai Super Kings by 6 wickets and 3 balls left.
KL Rahul's decision to put CSK into bat was the right call but despite the hosts losing Ajinkya Rahane for just 1, Chennai posted a healthy 210/4.
While Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed his 2nd century of the IPL, it was Shivam Dube's fiery 66 that helped CSK reach such a huge total.
LSG had a disastrous start to their run-chase as they lost Quinton de Kock for a duck and skipper KL Rahul was also dismissed for 16.
That's when Stoinis turned the game on its head with his maiden IPL hundred. He smashed an unbeaten 124 off just 63 balls to help his side beat CSK for the 2nd time in 4 days.
Interestingly, it is now the biggest individual score at the Chepauk in the history of the IPL and the highest-successful run-chase at this ground.
Nicholas Pooran too chipped in with a 15-ball-34 as CSK lost their first home game this season. Interestingly, the Super Kings have managed to beat LSG just once in 5 meetings in the IPL so far.
While Lucknow has now won 2 consecutive games, CSK have lost 2 in a row with a couple of home games left.

The stand between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube proved devastating in the death overs as they took the Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers to task. Their 104-run partnership off 49 balls propelled CSK to 210.

Ruturaj Gaikwad slams 1st ever ton by CSK captain; Shivam Dube smashes 27-ball 66 as hosts post 210 | IPL 2024

Ruturaj Gaikwad slams 2nd IPL hundred off 56 balls First IPL century at Chepauk since 2015
3rd score of 50+ in last 4 innings for CSK captain

<h2>The stand between Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube proved devastating in the death overs as they took the Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers to task. Their 104-run partnership off 49 balls propelled CSK to 210.</h2>

In a commanding display of batting prowess, Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad notched his second IPL century, leading his team to an impressive 210-run total against the Lucknow Super Giants at their home ground, Chepauk. This historic innings marked the first-ever century by a CSK captain, and the first at Chepauk since Brendon McCullum's memorable ton against Sunrisers Hyderabad in 2015.
Returning to his role as an opener, Gaikwad showcased his exceptional skills and temperament. Despite the early loss of his opening partner, Ajinkya Rahane, Gaikwad's composed and resilient innings anchored CSK's batting lineup. He demonstrated a masterclass in risk-free cricket, meticulously building his innings and steering his team towards a formidable score.
Throughout his innings, Gaikwad remained undeterred and focused, playing what can only be described as a chanceless knock. While other seasoned players like Daryl Mitchell and Ravindra Jadeja found it challenging to accelerate the scoring rate, Gaikwad took the responsibility upon himself, ensuring that CSK was set on course for a significant total.
As the innings progressed, Shivam Dube entered the fray and immediately made an impact, relieving some of the pressure on Gaikwad. However, Gaikwad&rsquo;s determination did not wane. Approaching his century, he continued to search for boundary opportunities, eventually reaching the milestone with a splendid four over extra cover.
The partnership between Gaikwad and Dube proved devastating in the death overs as they took the Lucknow Super Giants' bowlers to task. While Gaikwad achieved his hundred off just 56 balls, Dube contributed significantly with a rapid 22-ball fifty, further enhancing CSK's position in the game. Dube eventually finished with a 27-ball 66 as CSK finished with a massive 210 on the board.
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It would be hard to say whether the World Cup will produce high-scoring games because the conditions will be very different: David Miller

After David Warner, David Miller warns of slow pitches at T20 World Cup 2024

South Africa and Gujarat Titans' batter David Miller doesn't expect too many high-scoring matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas as he feels the pitches there will be on the slower side.

It would be hard to say whether the World Cup will produce high-scoring games because the conditions will be very different: David Miller

South Africa and Gujarat Titans' batter David Miller doesn't expect too many high-scoring matches in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the Americas as he feels the pitches there will be on the slower side.
Favourable conditions and the much-debated 'Impact Player' rule have helped batters rule the roost in the ongoing IPL, with teams such as Sunrisers Hyderabad piling up scores in excess of 260 on three occasions.
But Miller feels it won't be the same in the T20 World Cup, to be held in the United States and West Indies from June 2.
"It would be hard to say whether the World Cup will produce high-scoring games because the conditions will be very different. The Caribbean might be on the slower side compared to Indian wickets. It's all about assessing the conditions on the day and playing accordingly," Miller said on the eve of their match against Delhi Capitals here.
His comments came after David Warner also said the same.
"They (pitches in West Indies) can be slower and they're gonna turn a bit. I don't think they're going to be as compact as they are here. You know, I've played a lot of cricket over there. I've played in the CPL. The wickets tend to get a little bit lower and slower," the Aussie stated.
"We are not concerned about that (crossing 200-run mark). We played Sunrisers, we beat them. I think it's different conditions for different grounds. At the end of the day we have 4 wins from 8, so we are very much there.
"We don't want to get caught up in what other teams are doing. We are sticking to our strength," he added.
India captain Rohit Sharma has made it clear that he is not a big fan of the 'Impact Player' rule as it is hampering the growth of all-rounders. A few other top players, including Miller, have also voiced their opposition to the rule.
The 'Impact Player' rule, introduced in 2023, allows all IPL teams to substitute a player -- batter or bowler -- during their respective innings as per the demands of the match.
"Everyone has got their opinions about it but for me I am not a massive fan of the rule. The game of cricket has 11 players and it would be nice to stick to that. Rohit said that international cricket is not like that and I feel it's better to keep it the same as international cricket.
"It's creating 6 bowlers and 8 batters, taking all-rounders out of contention. At the end of the rule is there so we have to play according to the rule," he said.
With four wins and four defeats from eight games, GT are currently placed sixth in the standings and remain in the mix for a playoff berth.
While skipper Shubman Gill has been in fine form at the top of the order, the middle order remains a concern for GT, something which Miller denied.
"I don't think there is any issue with the middle-order. Obviously, you have got the impact player which makes a big difference. I think we have done what we needed to do.
"I was injured for a few games, came back but haven't really scored much in the last game, but that's part of the game," he said.
"As a team, there have been some close games that we won and also one or two close games that we lost. I think it's just about getting back to basics, feeding off each other, getting good partnerships. We just need a little bit more fight.
"We win the next few games and we are really in the mix, so it's very important." Miller also had words of appreciation for Gill the leader.
"Shubman is young and an incredible player and I'm really looking forward to seeing how his career unfolds. I really enjoyed what he has added to the team as captain. I feel each player has a unique way of leading.
"He has performed really well with the bat. It's been nice to have someone performing and leading from that sense. It's been really a nice transition," he said.

Ajinkya Rahane's wicket in the very first over may belong to Matt Henry but it could have easily gone into the keeper's column.

Watch: KL Rahul the keeper grabs a one-hand blinder to dismiss Ajinkya Rahane | IPL 2024, CSK vs LSG

They say humans can't fly but KL Rahul certainly can. The LSG skipper showcased his Superman skills against CSK as he took a one-hand blinder behind the stumps. Tap to watch

Ajinkya Rahane's wicket in the very first over may belong to Matt Henry but it could have easily gone into the keeper's column.

They say humans can't fly but KL Rahul certainly can. The Lucknow Super Giants skipper showcased his Superman skills against the Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday as he took a one-hand blinder behind the stumps.
Ajinkya Rahane's wicket in the very first over may belong to Matt Henry but it could have easily gone into the keeper's column.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
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&mdash; JioCinema (@JioCinema) <a href="https://twitter.com/JioCinema/status/1782776972327670117?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
Earlier, LSG skipper Rahul won the toss and elected to bowl against CSK. Rahul cited dew as the reason behind his call to chase against CSK.
The Chennai side made one change to their eleven, bringing in Daryll Mitchell for fellow Kiwi Rachin Ravindra, who has been out of form.
LSG made no changes to their eleven from the last match.
Teams: Lucknow Super Giants: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (wk/c), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur.
Chennai Super Kings: Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana.

"One was made to question - Is it embarrassing? No, the reactions from you (media) was embarrassing" - Erik ten Hag

Watch: Erik ten Hag defends Man Utd's FA Cup Semifinal performance, calls media reaction 'embarrassing'

"One was made to question - Is it embarrassing? No, the reactions from you (media) was embarrassing" - Erik ten Hag

Tap to watch what the #MUFC manager said.

<h2>"One was made to question - Is it embarrassing? No, the reactions from you (media) was embarrassing" - Erik ten Hag</h2>

Manchester United's manager Erik ten Hag has branded the media response to his team's recent FA Cup semi-final performance against Coventry City as "embarrassing" and "a disgrace." Despite advancing to the final, the narrow victory has been met with significant scrutiny.
The match saw Manchester United nearly squander a 3-0 lead against the Championship team, eventually progressing to the final only after a tense penalty shootout. The victory set up a rematch of the 2023 FA Cup final against Manchester City, which City won 2-1.
Addressing the intense criticism from the press, Ten Hag expressed his frustration with the reaction to the team's performance, particularly highlighting the negative press coverage. "One was made to question - Is it embarrassing? No, the reactions from you (media) was embarrassing," he stated.
"Football is about results," Ten Hag continued. "We made it to the final and deserved it. We lost control for 20 minutes and were very lucky in the end but we made it to the final. That is a huge achievement."
Despite the criticism from media and football experts, Ten Hag remains focused on the positives. The upcoming FA Cup final against Manchester City will mark his second in just two years managing United, demonstrating consistency in reaching the late stages of key competitions.
When questioned about whether he understood the negative sentiment towards the team&rsquo;s performance, Ten Hag firmly disagreed. "The reaction from you [the media] was embarrassing. Twice [two FA Cup finals] in two years, it is magnificent. For me as manager, four cup finals in four years. The comments are a disgrace.&rdquo;
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I think everyone would love to see him bat a little bit higher. I would say somewhere after over 12 to 14, somewhere there if a wicket falls. No matter if they are 1 down or 5 down, he should go in: ABD

AB de Villiers want MS Dhoni to bat higher up the order | IPL 2024, CSK vs LSG

Many cricket experts and fans want MS Dhoni to bat higher up the order for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024 and AB de Villiers advocated for the same. Tap to watch the video

I think everyone would love to see him bat a little bit higher. I would say somewhere after over 12 to 14, somewhere there if a wicket falls. No matter if they are 1 down or 5 down, he should go in: ABD

Many cricket experts and fans want MS Dhoni to bat higher up the order for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2024 and AB de Villiers advocated for the same.
Ahead of CSK's home game against LSG, ABD on his YouTube channel said, "I understand that he is a guy who is not playing a lot of cricket these days. He comes in, prepares for the IPL and that's all he plays."
"Maybe him batting down the order has come from himself, thinking like he's not in such great form. Maybe the younger guys who play 12 months of the year deserve a chance to bat up the order but with stats like these, it's very difficult for me to agree with that."
"At what point do we think that he is in good enough form to maybe just bat at number 5 or 6. I'm not saying go and bat at 3 but just give yourself a few more deliveries. You are so destructive as a batter and you win games for CSK, you have done that for many many years."
"I think everyone would love to see him bat a little bit higher. I would say somewhere after over 12 to 14, somewhere there if a wicket falls. No matter if they are 1 down or 5 down, he should go in. I think they should do a strategy like that. I think it will be very effective for CSK. He is still the most destructive player in that team after all these years and the best finisher by a country mile in the IPL at the moment."
MS Dhoni has so far smashed 87 runs in IPL 2024 at a whopping strike rate of 255.88. Interestingly, his average cannot be calculated as Mahi is yet to be dismissed in this season of the cash-rich league.

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Stoinis, who was not included in the 23-player central contract list, made an unbeaten 124 off 63 balls for Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.

Marcus Stoinis eager to play for Australia despite missing CA central contract

Despite missing out on Cricket Australia’s central contract for the 2024-25 season, Marcus Stoinis wants to use the impact hundred against CSK as leverage to extend his white-ball career beyond the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Stoinis, who was not included in the 23-player central contract list, made an unbeaten 124 off 63 balls for Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.

Despite missing out on Cricket Australia&rsquo;s central contract for the 2024-25 season, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis wants to use the impact hundred against Chennai Super Kings as leverage to extend his white-ball career beyond the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Stoinis, who was not included in the 23-player central contract list, made an unbeaten 124 off 63 balls for Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday.
However, Stoinis didn&rsquo;t read much into his missing the CA contract which was announced on March 28.
&ldquo;I've got a great relationship with the (Australia) coach (Andrew McDonald). Me not getting a contract, I knew that a while ago.
&ldquo;I think it is great to give younger kids a crack and let them take my spot. I'm absolutely fine with that on the contract list,&rdquo; Stoinis said after guiding LSG to a six-wicket win over CSK.
But the 34-year-old was firm in thoughts about his career with the national team.
&ldquo;But on the playing front, obviously, I want to make sure that I'm there and that's also why it's so lucky for us and for me particularly to have this competition (IPL), that's why I love it so much,&rdquo; he said.
The Perth-born player was omitted from Australia&rsquo;s ODIs against the West Indies in January, but he is set to be part of the country&rsquo;s T20I World Cup campaign in the West Indies and the USA in June.
Stoinis is most likely to be slotted into No. 5 in the Australian line-up during the marquee event.
Stoinis is eligible for Australian selection for the tournament because his current contract for the 2023-24 season will run its course only on June 30.
However, Stoinis was clear that he wanted to play for Australia in the white ball series against England (away) in September and against Pakistan at home in November.
Stoinis along with Ashton Agar, Andrew Tye and Jason Behrendorff had recently decided to go freelance while turning down Western Australian contracts.

Sreeshankar had injured his left knee while training in Palakkad earlier this month.

Long-jumper Murali Sreeshankar undergoes surgery in Doha 

Sreeshankar had injured his left knee while training in Palakkad earlier this month.

Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar has undergone a surgery on his injured knee that ruled him out of the Paris Olympics in July-August.
The 25-year-old, who is a silver medallist at the Asian and Commonwealth Games, underwent the surgery in Doha.
"The surgery was successful under Dr. Bruno Olory at the Aspetar Hospital, Doha. Thank you everyone for all your love and blessings during this tough phase. 18 hours post surgery and I am already walking," wrote Sreeshankar on Instagram.
Dr Olory is a French orthopaedic surgeon.
Sreeshankar had injured his left knee while training in Palakkad earlier this month.
He had made the cut for the Paris Olympics as early as July 2023 when he secured a silver at the Asian Championship in Bangkok with a 8.37m jump (Olympic entry standard 8.27m).
In June last year, Sreeshankar had become only the third Indian to finish in the top three in a Diamond League Meeting with a third-place finish.
"Life writes strange scripts, and some times there is courage in accepting it and moving on. That's what I will do. My journey to a comeback began the minute I injured my knee.
"The road is going to be long, difficult and will take a lot out of me," Sreeshankar had stated while announcing his withdrawal from the Olympics.&nbsp;

Having breached the 250-run mark thrice in this IPL edition itself, Sunrisers Hyderabad are pushing the boundaries of T20 batting with their no holds barred approach.

IPL 2024: SRH vs RCB preview - Form guide, head-to-head record, team changes, weather, probable XI

Having breached the 250-run mark thrice in this IPL edition itself, Sunrisers Hyderabad are pushing the boundaries of T20 batting with their no holds barred approach.

Sunrisers Hyderabad will look to unleash their brute batting power on struggling Royal Challengers Bengaluru when the two teams face off in their return-leg fixture of the IPL in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Having breached the 250-run mark thrice in this IPL edition itself, Sunrisers Hyderabad are pushing the boundaries of T20 batting with their no holds barred approach.
While Mumbai Indians were the first victim of SRH&rsquo;s new-found batting strength this season, RCB bore the maximum brunt when the Travis Head-led batting line-up powered the 2016 winners to IPL&rsquo;s highest-ever total of 287/3 in Bengaluru.
If this was not enough, SRH&rsquo;s carnage against Delhi Capitals &mdash; which included a record 125/0 being scored in the powerplay &mdash; brought forth the possibility of the 300-run mark being breached for the first time ever in the IPL.
And it won&rsquo;t be surprising if SRH manage to do the unthinkable and that too against a bowling attack as frail as RCB&rsquo;s, whose struggles with in the bowling department could be gauged with the fact that their best bowler, Yash Dayal, is at 24th spot in the overall list with seven wickets.
Placed at the bottom of the pool, RCB have conceded at least 180 in their last five matches. In the last two games, the opponents have raked up totals in excess of 200.
RCB batters have worked hard to make up for their severe shortcomings in bowling, but for such a lopsided squad in terms of balance, the task to produce an all-round performance looks nearly impossible.
To their credit, RCB fought incredibly hard with the bat but were unfortunate to have lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by a mere one run after conceding 222/6. Moreover, a collective batting effort must have pleased the RCB management to a large extent.
He was a victim of a contentious call but Virat Kohli remains RCB&rsquo;s best batter in the tournament so far, having scored 379 runs to keep the Orange Cap in possession.
But hot on his heels are a few others including SRH&rsquo;s Head, who is making most of his purple patch.
Head&rsquo;s game is designed not only on aggressiveness and ability to cash in on every opportunity, his ability to find gaps at will makes him a compulsory watch.
Abhishek Sharma has flourished in Head&rsquo;s company and Heinrich Klaasen too has made merry with the bat this season. Overall, SRH&rsquo;s compelling shows with the bat have made the job of their bowlers and skipper Pat Cummins easier.
SRH are placed comfortably at the third position in the table with 10 points from seven matches. While the journey so far has been fuelled by the batters&rsquo; fire, SRH would know their bowling would be tested along the way and Cummins&rsquo; men could do well to watch out against a hurting RCB side. WEATHER NEWS An extreme heat alarm has been sounded by the met department for Hyderabad on Thursday as the city reels under 40&deg;C during the day. A slight drop in the temperature is expected ahead of the game's commencement with a gradual increase in humidity as the evening progresses.&nbsp; HEAD-TO-HEAD Hyderabad and Bengaluru have played 24 matches against each other. SRH lead the charge with 13 wins while RCB have 10 wins and a single game ended with no result.&nbsp; SRH PROBABLE XI Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, Aiden Markram, Abdul Samad, Nitish Reddy, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Mayank Markande, T Natarajan, Jaydev Unadkat RCB PROBABLE XI Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal

For India, Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batter to have ever graced the sport, akin to a deity. Even stalwart Virat Kohli, notably, bowed down to his legacy after a record-breaking 50th ODI century in the 2023 Cricket World Cup semifinal at Wankhe

Sachin Tendulkar turns 51: From Yuvraj Singh to Suresh Raina, cricket extends wishes to Master Blaster

For India, Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batter to have ever graced the sport, akin to a deity. Even stalwart Virat Kohli, notably, bowed down to his legacy after a record-breaking 50th ODI century in 2023. 

For India, Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batter to have ever graced the sport, akin to a deity. Even stalwart Virat Kohli, notably, bowed down to his legacy after a record-breaking 50th ODI century in 2023.&nbsp;

The man who redefined cricket for generations to come while stamping his legendary status on Indian cricket, Sachin Tendulkar turned a year older on April 24, 2024.&nbsp; For India, Sachin Tendulkar is the greatest batter to have ever graced the sport, akin to a deity. Even stalwart Virat Kohli, notably, bowed down to his legacy after a record-breaking 50th ODI century in the 2023 Cricket World Cup semifinal at Wankhede last year. &nbsp; There are barely any records untouched by the Master Blaster, most important of those will always remain, his 100 centuries across formats. Of those, 49 came in the ODIs, and 51 in Tests.&nbsp; As the 51-year-old rings in his birthday, wishes poured in from all corners of the world. &nbsp; His former teammate Yuvraj Singh was among the first to extend greetings on social media, 'Happy birthday paaji! _ From smashing bowlers on the field to smashing life goals, you're the reason I learned to aim higher in life (and sometimes on the field too) Here's wishing you loads of love, good health and happiness always.'
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Happy birthday paaji! 🎉 From smashing bowlers on the field to smashing life goals, you're the reason I learned to aim higher in life (and sometimes on the field too 🤪) Here's wishing you loads of love, good health and happiness always 🤗❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/t6qFKgKJmZ">pic.twitter.com/t6qFKgKJmZ</a>
&mdash; Yuvraj Singh (@YUVSTRONG12) <a href="https://twitter.com/YUVSTRONG12/status/1782987699701297328?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
&nbsp; For Indian cricketers, Tendulkar has been among the top reasons for taking up the sport, former cricketers S Badrinath and Suresh Raina were nothing different. 'Happy Birthday dearest, Sachin paaji! You are the reason why I took up the sport. Thank you for being an inspiration. Looking forward to some golf course partnerships soon,' Badrinath wrote.
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Happy Birthday dearest <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> paaji! You are the reason why I took up the sport. Thank you for being an inspiration 🎂 Looking forward to some golf course partnerships soon 🤝 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/k4sHWJRPGa">pic.twitter.com/k4sHWJRPGa</a>
&mdash; S.Badrinath (@s_badrinath) <a href="https://twitter.com/s_badrinath/status/1782981245888303611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
&nbsp; Raina's wishes also made a mention of Tendulkar's well-known cover drives, 'Happy Birthday Paji, Your legendary career has inspired millions and your grace both on and off the field continues to set the bar. Wishing you health, happiness, and a year as splendid as your cover drives!'
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Happy Birthday Paji, <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> ! 🎉 Your legendary career has inspired millions and your grace both on and off the field continues to set the bar. Wishing you health, happiness, and a year as splendid as your cover drives! 🏏 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/PY3uDTtrAR">pic.twitter.com/PY3uDTtrAR</a>
&mdash; Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) <a href="https://twitter.com/ImRaina/status/1782957671513309482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
&nbsp; Tendulkar's 2011 World Cup-winning teammate Gautam Gambhir took to his social media, 'Many happy returns of the day&nbsp; @sachin_rt ! May god bless you with a long and healthy life!'
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Many happy returns of the day <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a>! May god bless you with a long and healthy life! <a href="https://t.co/Wb70F2sZrR">pic.twitter.com/Wb70F2sZrR</a>
&mdash; Gautam Gambhir (Modi Ka Parivar) (@GautamGambhir) <a href="https://twitter.com/GautamGambhir/status/1783013042969833690?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
&nbsp; While, Mohammed Kaif was all-praise for Tendulkar's grace and humility, 'Sachin Paaji, you continue to inspire all of us. So much to learn from your grace and humility. Have a great day.'&nbsp; Former India batter Wasim Jaffer termed Tendulkar a genius 'who set the standard for batsmanship all across the globe!', while wishing him on his birthday.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Sachin Paaji, you continue to inspire all of us. So much to learn from your grace and humility. Have a great day. <a href="https://t.co/2rXhqXTJOh">pic.twitter.com/2rXhqXTJOh</a>
&mdash; Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) <a href="https://twitter.com/MohammadKaif/status/1782996310515462604?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">
Happy birthday to the cricketing genius who set the standard for batsmanship all across the globe! Have a great one <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> 🎂🤗 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HappyBirthdaySachin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HappyBirthdaySachin</a> <a href="https://t.co/UQvI9Hib50">pic.twitter.com/UQvI9Hib50</a>
&mdash; Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) <a href="https://twitter.com/WasimJaffer14/status/1783015399669588024?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>
&nbsp; Though Tendulkar did not play more than one T20 International, he was and continues to be an integral part of his home franchise Mumbai Indians.&nbsp; The social media of the 5-time IPL champions too greeted the legend on his special day, 'To the man who made batting look 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙡 and magical - happy birthday, Sachin Tendulkar!'&nbsp;
&nbsp;
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To the man who made batting look 𝙘𝙤𝙤𝙡 and magical - happy birthday, Sachin Tendulkar! 🥳💙<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiMeriJaan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiMeriJaan</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MumbaiIndians?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MumbaiIndians</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/sachin_rt?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sachin_rt</a> <a href="https://t.co/xhJqoKXeZb">pic.twitter.com/xhJqoKXeZb</a>
&mdash; Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) <a href="https://twitter.com/mipaltan/status/1782990825732866397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 24, 2024</a></blockquote>

The destiny of the title remains in City's hands as the defending champions have two games in hand.

EPL: Arsenal thrash Chelsea 5-0 to surge ahead in title race 

The destiny of the title remains in City's hands as the defending champions have two games in hand.

Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
Leandro Trossard was also on target in a record win over Chelsea for the Gunners, who move three points clear of Liverpool and four of Manchester City.
The destiny of the title remains in City's hands as the defending champions have two games in hand.
Liverpool have also played one fewer game than Arsenal and are in action at Everton in the Merseyside derby on Wednesday.
However, Mikel Arteta's men's goal difference advantage now looks unassailable should it become decisive in the title race.

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