Narayana Murthy

Abhishek's onslaught began in the second over, where he mercilessly hammered Mukesh Chaudhary for 27 runs, including two boundaries and three towering sixes, setting the stage for SRH's pursuit of a target of 166. Aiden Markram's composed innings further solidified SRH's victory, as they comfortably chased down the total with 11 balls to spare.

SRH bowlers showcased remarkable discipline, limiting CSK to 165 for 5 in 20 overs, with only 37 runs scored off the last five overs. Abhishek Sharma's blistering performance, matching CSK's total with 37 runs off just 12 deliveries, set the stage for SRH's triumph. Aiden Markram's composed 50 off 36 balls anchored the run chase, guiding SRH to victory in 18.1 overs.

In the aftermath of the victory, Preity took to social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to post a snapshot capturing the jubilant moment alongside the team's star players.

Shashank Singh showcased his brilliance with an unbeaten 61 runs, steering Punjab Kings to victory alongside Ashutosh Sharma, as they chased down the daunting target set by Gujarat Titans, securing their second win in four matches.

Ponting didn't mince his words during the post-match press conference, emphasizing his frustration, "It's pretty hard to assess right now. I mean I was almost embarrassed with our first half of the game today." He highlighted the team's bowling woes, with a staggering 17 wides bowled and a sluggish over rate, leading to a shortage of fielders outside the circle in the final overs.

Suryakumar's journey back to the field hasn't been without hurdles, having undergone surgeries for a grade 2 ankle tear and a sports hernia. His last appearance was in the T20 series in South Africa, marking a significant hiatus from competitive cricket.

Sunil Narine exhibited his batting prowess with a scintillating 85 runs, while young sensation Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with a fluent half-century on his IPL batting debut, contributing 54 runs off just 27 deliveries. Their efforts propelled KKR to a formidable total of 272/7, falling just five runs short of the tournament's highest-ever score.

Yadav, who recently clocked the IPL season's fastest delivery at 156.7 kmph against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), revealed insights from his conversations with his seniors. "Ishant bhai and Saini bhai emphasized that any new skill I aim to acquire should complement my natural pace," he shared. "They cautioned against compromising speed for other attributes."

Mayank Yadav, a 21-year-old from Delhi, has consistently challenged the speed limits in every match he plays. His recent display of bowling a thunderous delivery at 156.7 kmph against Royal Challengers Bangalore exemplifies his prowess. With back-to-back stellar performances, including being awarded the man of the match in his debut season for Lucknow Super Giants, Mayank's impact has been undeniable.

The two-bouncer rule, which was trialed successfully during the 2023/24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, has now been implemented in IPL 2024. Lee expressed his approval, highlighting how historically IPL conditions have favored batsmen with small boundaries and the previous limitation of only one bouncer per over.