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Turning Point: DC's explosive opening stand crushes RCB's hopes

Turning Point: DC's explosive opening stand crushes RCB's hopes

Rediff.com7 May 2023

The partnership between David Warner and Phil Salt was the cornerstone of their chase

Turning Point: SKY-Kishan blow away Punjab Kings

Turning Point: SKY-Kishan blow away Punjab Kings

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The partnership between Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan proved to be too much for Punjab Kings to handle in the end.

Top Performers: SKY, Kishan and Livingstone light up Mohali!

Top Performers: SKY, Kishan and Livingstone light up Mohali!

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Mumbai Indians once again showcased their batting prowess and proved why they are one of the most dominant teams in IPL.

Turning Point: Tim David's destructive knock sinks Royals

Turning Point: Tim David's destructive knock sinks Royals

Rediff.com1 May 2023

David relied on his experience and formed an unbeaten match-winning partnership of 62 runs with Tilak Varma.

Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal, the most magnificent Royal

Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal, the most magnificent Royal

Rediff.com1 May 2023

Jaiswal smashed 16 fours and eight sixes in his knock of 124 runs from just 62 balls, single-handedly powering RR to a huge total.

How Not To Chase A Target

How Not To Chase A Target

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

The batters never really looked like they were going hard enough for the target and seemed more focused on mitigating the damage to their net run rate.

Stoinis Electrifies Mohali

Stoinis Electrifies Mohali

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Batting at a strike rate of 180, the power hitter donned the role of finisher as he slammed six fours and five sixes.

Where Hyderabad Lost The Plot

Where Hyderabad Lost The Plot

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It was the first time in 16 IPL seasons that Delhi has successfully defended a first innings total under 150.

It's That Man Axar Again!

It's That Man Axar Again!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Without Axar's 34 and 2/21, DC may not have won the game.

Seen Ajinkya Rahane 2.0?

Seen Ajinkya Rahane 2.0?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'Jinx Rahane has just played one of the greatest shots I've ever seen.'

CSK's Mumbai Boys Dismantle KKR

CSK's Mumbai Boys Dismantle KKR

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane's brutal partnership propelled CSK to 235.

Turning Point: Klaasen, Agarwal Dismissals

Turning Point: Klaasen, Agarwal Dismissals

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

These two wickets in the space of six balls put SRH on a sticky wicket. The required run rate started to climb and it became difficult for the rest of the SRH batters to score freely.

Top Performer: Cameron Green's All-Round Brilliance

Top Performer: Cameron Green's All-Round Brilliance

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Cameron Green's all-round heroics lead Mumbai Indians to victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Turning Point: RCB Pacers Dismantle DC Top Order

Turning Point: RCB Pacers Dismantle DC Top Order

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

RCB's bowlers, who are often criticised for not stepping up, bailed them out against Delhi Capitals.

Top Performer: Vijaykumar Vyshak Shines On Debut

Top Performer: Vijaykumar Vyshak Shines On Debut

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

RCB's young Indian debutant Vijaykumar Vyshak produced a brilliant spell on debut.

Top Performer: Shubman Gill's Resilient Knock

Top Performer: Shubman Gill's Resilient Knock

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

He batted with maturity, picking his shots and rotating the strike effectively. He was also not afraid to take his time when the boundaries dried up, showing that he understands the nuances of the game.

Turning Point: Mohit Sharma's Impressive Return

Turning Point: Mohit Sharma's Impressive Return

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Mohit Sharma could not have scripted a better return to the Indian Premier League as the 34-year-old pacer won the Player of the Match prize on his debut for the Gujarat Titans on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Turning Point: Rahul's Calculated Aggression

Turning Point: Rahul's Calculated Aggression

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Rahul helped SRH to get out of the bottom of the table in their third match of the tournament.

Top Performer: Dhawan's Brilliance

Top Performer: Dhawan's Brilliance

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

The PBKS-game will be remembered for Shikhar Dhawan's very special 99 not out.

Turning Point: Krunal's Quick Wickets

Turning Point: Krunal's Quick Wickets

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The left-arm spinner ran through SRH's top-order.

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