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IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals seek to break two-match losing streak against Punjab Kings
One of the biggest factors for Rajasthan's success has been the runs scored by swashbuckling opener Jos Buttler, who is leading the run-chart with 588 runs in 10 matches at an average of 65.33 and strike-rate of 150.76. In the match against Mumbai, Buttler was kept quiet in the middle overs despite late acceleration for a half-century and fell cheaply against Kolkata, though captain Sanju Samson got a fifty.
It is too early to talk about a Test return: Mohammed Amir
Amir last played Test cricket for Pakistan against South Africa in January 2019 before retiring from international cricket at just 28. But with his fellow countrymate Naseem Shah out with a shoulder injury, Amir joined Gloucestershire and made his return to first-class cricket after two and a half years, going wicketless while conceding 80 runs in 28 overs against Surrey before picking 3/57 in 21 overs in an ongoing County match against Hampshire.
IPL 2022, Day 41 Highlights: Delhi Capitals beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 21 runs
Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) by 21 runs. Umran Malik bowled the second fastest delivery (157 kmph) in the IPL history. With a tremendous fifty, David Warner surpassed Chris Gayle in the list of most fifties scored in T20 cricket.
India could have declared after Tendulkar got his 200: Yuvraj Singh on Multan declaration
But what became a huge talking point was stand-in skipper and current India head coach Rahul Dravid opting to declare the first innings at 675/5 in 161.5 overs. The declaration meant that Tendulkar was stranded at 194, falling six runs short of his double century. The mention of the declaration while approaching a landmark was extensively written by Tendulkar in his autobiography 'Playing It My Way'.
Hangzhou Asian Games 2022 postponed; fresh dates to be announced soon
The OCA took the decision at its Executive Board meeting currently underway in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where its director general, Husain Al Musallam, and acting president, Randhir Singh, were present. The fresh dates for the quadrennial continental showpiece will be announced in "due course", said the statement. The decision has come after several provinces of China reported a spurt in Covid-19 cases.
IPL 2022: It was a good learning experience in managing big chase, says Williamson after loss to DC
Williamson was talking about Delhi Capitals' opener David Warner and Rovman Powell who shared an unfinished 122-run partnership for the fourth wicket as they helped their team reach 207/3 in 20 overs. Warner scored 92 not out while Powell slammed 67 not out that set up Delhi Capitals for a big total.
IPL 2022: The best innings I have seen over a period of time, Pant says of Warner's brilliant innings
Warner struck 92 off 58 deliveries, kept the innings together, playing at a good pace and hitting the balls in the gaps for 12 fours and three sixes. He shared an unfinished 122-run partnership for the fourth wicket with Rovman Powell -- 67 not out off 35 balls. "The way he paced his innings, it's one of the best innings I've seen over a period of time for Delhi.
IPL Turning Point: Warner, Rovman Powell partnership seals it for Delhi Capitals vs SRH
Though opener David Warner was going strong with 42 runs, Pant was aware that only nine overs of their innings had been completed and there was a long way to go. One or two more wickets and Delhi Capitals would be in deep trouble. But that did not happen as Warner and Rovman Powell ensured Delhi not only did not lose any more wickets but also put up a big total for Sunrisers to chase.
CLOSE-IN: Pacer Umran Malik needs to be nurtured with care
Umran Malik, the Jammu and Kashmir bowler has brought alive, what one terms as 'fast' bowling when he clocked 157 kmph in an IPL match. Malik is that rare gem of a natural fast bowler who fortunately has been blessed to Indian cricket. He has the build, the action and the athleticism that can propel him to bowl much quicker.
Umran Malik clocks 157 kmph, bowls fastest ball of the IPL 2022
The 22-year-old achieved the feat on the fourth ball of the 20th over, which was hammered for four by Rovman Powell. Malik eventually finished his bowling spell with expansive figures of 4-0-52-0. Earlier, the young cricketer had bagged his maiden IPL five-for in the match against Gujarat Titans at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Malik's spell of 4-0-25-5 - the best of IPL 2022 so far - rattled Gujarat's top and middle-order in the 196-run chase.
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