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WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch and Weather – 2024 T20 World Cup 2nd Match

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WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch and Weather – 2024 T20 World Cup 2nd Match

Co-hosts West Indies are seeking the perfect start to their 2024 T20 World Cup campaign. One of the teams to watch, the Windies will be after no slip ups against Papua New Guinea, who make the big step up to this stage after participating in the Qualifying round of the 2021 edition in the UAE.

PNG have a huge task in keeping the powerful Windies team in check. Led by Rovman Powell, the co-hosts have quality players right down the lineup. More importantly, they’re in form.

For PNG, it’s about putting on a competitive showing. They have experienced players in their ranks who will love nothing more than to show how far they’ve come on the world stage.

In this article, we’ll look at the possible XIs, fantasy cricket tips, Guyana pitch report & Dream11 Prediction for WI vs PNG.

2024 T20 World Cup 2nd Match: WI vs PNG Possible Playing XIs

West Indies: 1. Johnson Charles, 2. Brandon King, 3. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 4. Rovman Powell (c), 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Sherfane Rutherford/Romario Shepherd, 7. Andre Russell, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Shamar Joseph/Obed McCoy, 11. Gudakesh Motie

Papua New Guinea: 1. Tony Ura (c), 2. Sese Bau, 3. Assad Vala, 4. Lega Siaka, 5. Charles Amini, 6. Hiri Hiri, 7. Kiplin Doriga (wk), 8. Norman Vanua, 9. Alei Nao, 10. John Kariko, 11. Chad Soper

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the 2nd Match of the T20 World Cup: Top Dream11 Picks for WI vs PNG

Top batter picks:

  • Johnson Charles and Brandon King: The WI openers were excellent in the recent series against South Africa. King smashed 159 runs in three matches at a strike rate of 167.36. Charles hit 69 (26) in his last outing.
  • Also, Brandon King knows this ground well. He has hit the fourth-most T20 runs (566) at an average of 35.38 and strike rate of 142.21.
  • Nicholas Pooran: The Windies keeper-batsman is a must-pick if the Windies bat first. He has a strike rate of 169.11 in 19 innings on this ground (553 runs, avg. 46.08). Also, Pooran has hit the most sixes in T20s this year with 77.

Top all-rounder picks:

  • All-rounders is the key area where you should pick PNG players in your Dream11 team. Assad Vala is the second-highest scorer for PNG in T20Is (1,244) and also has 38 wickets. Charles Amini has 994 runs and 47 wickets.
  • Andre Russell: The hard-hitting all-rounder was in the wickets in the recently concluded IPL (17). Russell could be a good captain or vice-captaincy option if the Windies bat first as there is a chance he may not be needed when chasing.

Top bowler picks:

  • Gudakesh Motie: Spin has played a key role on this ground in recent years. With PNG’s inexperience in playing quality T20 spinners, Motie can be a fruitful pick.
  • Motie took eight wickets in three matches in the recent series against South Africa.
  • Alzarri Joseph: Expect the fast bowler to test the PNG batters with his pace. His back-of-a-length stock deliveries can be difficult to deal with. A potential vice-captain option for your Dream11 team.

Other players to consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams…

  • Tony Ura: PNG’s highest-ever run-scorer (1,618 runs) did not have a good time of things in the 2021 T20 World Cup, but he is the player PNG will be looking to here.
  • John Kariko: The left-arm spinner has taken the most wickets for PNG in T20Is since the start of 2023. He has picked up 25 scalps in 16 matches.
  • Rovman Powell: Lean towards the WI captain if his team bats first. He is striking above 140 in T20s this year.

Providence Stadium, Guyana Pitch Report and Weather

This ground has hosted 24 T20 games since the start of 2022. In this period, the average first innings score is 168. The chasing team has won 12 times compared to the 11 for teams batting first, so there is no clear advantage. Also, spinners have conceded just 6.94 per over in these matches.

There are chances of showers and thunderstorms early in the day.

2024 T20 World Cup 2nd Match: WI vs PNG Dream11 Prediction Today

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Top Captaincy and VC picks for WI vs PNG:

  • Brandon King comes into this series in great form and will get first crack at the PNG lineup.
  • Nicholas Pooran is in great touch as well and can cause serious damage, especially if batting first.
  • Andre Russell has been in the wickets and often bowls in the crunch overs.

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USA vs CAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch and Weather Report – T20 World Cup 2024 1st Match

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USA vs CAN Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch and Weather Report – T20 World Cup 2024 1st Match

It’s a special day for United States of America (USA) and Canada. Both nations will play their first ever games in a T20 World Cup, and they will open the 2024 edition in Dallas.

USA are coming off a historic 2-1 series win over Bangladesh in the leadup to this tournament. Also, they beat Canada 4-0 at home earlier this year. So, confidence will be high with some experienced players expected to lead the way in this tournament opener.

Like the USA, Canada will be viewing this game as their best opportunity to get a win in this group that also features India, Pakistan, and Ireland. They put on an excellent show in their only warm-up game, beating Nepal by 63 runs on this ground on May 27th.

Match Details

  • 2024 T20 World Cup 2024 1st Match: USA vs Canada.
  • Location: Grand Prairie Stadium, Dallas, Texas.
  • Time: 7:30pm (local), 6:00am (IST).

T20 World Cup 2024 1st Match: USA vs CAN Possible Playing XIs

USA: 1. Steven Taylor, 2. Monank Patel (c & wk), 3. Andries Gous, 4. Aaron Jones, 5. Corey Anderson, 6. Harmeet Singh, 7. Nitish Kumar, 8. Shadley van Schalkwyk, 9. Jasdeep Singh, 10. Ali Khan, 11. Saurabh Netravalkar

Rayyan Pathan retired hurt in the warm-up game against Nepal.

Canada: 1. Aaron Johnson, 2. Navneet Dhaliwal, 3. Pargat Singh, 4. Nicholas Kirton, 5. Shreyas Movva (wk), 6. Dilpreet Bajwa/Ravinderpal Singh, 7. Saad Bin Zafar (c), 8. Nikhil Dutta/Kaleem Sana, 9. Dilon Heyliger, 10. Rishiv Joshi, 11. Jeremy Gordon

USA vs CAN Fantasy Cricket Tips: Top Dream11 picks

Top batter picks:

  • Monank Patel: The USA captain should be the priority wicket-keeper option in your Dream11 team as Shreyas Movva typically bats lower down the order for Canada.
  • Patel has struck 165 runs in six T20Is against Canada at a strike rate of 165. This includes two fifties.
  • Aaron Johnson: Canada’s opener is key to their hopes and offers a higher chance for Dream11 fantasy points. But, take caution against captaining him given he has three single-figure scores in his past four matches and averages just 13.33 in seven T20Is against USA.
  • Johnson has good head-to-head numbers against Saurabh Netravalkar: 30 balls, 50 runs, one dismissal.
  • Andries Gous: USA’s number three has struck two fifties in three matches against Canada at an overall strike rate of 154.16.

Top all-rounder picks

  • Steve Taylor: I believe Taylor’s reliability with bat and ball should fetch good fantasy points. And 92.98% of USA vs CAN Dream11 players feel the same way.
  • Taylor has scored 22, 54, 39, 28 and 31 in his last five T20Is. He also has taken four wickets in these games.
  • Corey Anderson: The former Black Cap is a good Dream11 pick especially if USA bats first as he is likelier to get more of an opportunity. He has scores of 28, 55, 34*, 11, and 18 in his past five T20Is.
  • Saad Bin Zafar: The Canada captain has the most wickets in USA-CAN T20Is (9). He has dismissed Monank Patel three times for 25 runs in 16 balls.

Top bowler picks:

  • Ali Khan: The experienced bowler was man of the match in his last T20I, taking 3/25 against Bangladesh.
  • Harmeet Singh: The left-arm orthodox spinner took six wickets in four games against Canada earlier this year at an economy of just 5.56. Also, he showed he can wield the willow in the recent series against Bangladesh.

Other Players to consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams

  • Shadley Claude van Schalkwyk: The all-rounder picked up six wickets in four games against Canada earlier this year. He was also in the wickets against Bangladesh. Plus, he can contribute runs lower down the order.
  • Jeremy Gordon: The Canada seamer looked in good touch in the warm up against Nepal, taking 2/25.
  • Nicholas Kirkton: The Canadian middle order batsman hit an impressive half-century in the warm up match.

Grand Prairie View Stadium Dallas Texas Pitch Report and Weather

Scores were in the moderate range in the recent Bangladesh-USA series, with 153, 144 and 104. But, they were day games. Since then, weather has been a big problem in Dallas, with heavy rain and thunderstorms resulting in abandoned warm-up games.

According to leading website weather.com, there are some thunderstorms possible during the day. Hopefully, the weather should be clear for this evening match.

In last year’s Major League Cricket tournament, the average first innings score here was 167.42, with the team batting first winning eight of the 12 games. At times, the surfaces played on the slower side.

T20 World Cup 2024 1st Match: USA vs CAN Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Top Captaincy and VC picks for USA vs CAN:

  • Steven Taylor: The fact he opens the batting and often has a role to play with the ball makes Taylor a solid pick.
  • Corey Anderson: Anderson’s experience makes him one of the key players to watch in this clash.

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Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

Australia thrash Namibia in T20 WC Warm-up – George Bailey and support staff field

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Australia thrash Namibia in T20 WC Warm-up – George Bailey and support staff field

Australia cruised to a seven-wicket victory over Namibia in their T20 World Cup warm up, but it wasn’t as routine as it seems. The Australians named just nine players as a number of stars couldn’t lineup due to recent commitments in the Indian Premier League (IPL), namely Travis Head, Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and Marcus Stoinis.

Cricket.com.au journalist Louis Cameron confirmed that Australia had to field support staff to complete their XI, namely selector George Bailey and fielding coach Andre Borovec.

“Australia’s #T20WorldCup is about to begin in bizarre fashion,” Cameron tweeted.

“Their IX (not a typo) is fielding first in a warm-up match against Namibia in Trinidad.

“George Bailey (selection chief) and Andre Borovec (fielding coach) will make up the numbers in the field.”

Borovec took a catch to hand Josh Hazlewood his second wicket. The seamer was outstanding, bowling three straight maidens to have figures of 2/0 at one stage. He finished with 2/5 from his four overs.

From there, Namibia were always behind the eight ball even as Australia ended up with four support staff members on the field. Adam Zampa (3/25) and Nathan Ellis (1/17) kept things tight, with the Namibians sprawling to 119/9 courtesy mainly of the 39 they scored off Tim David’s four overs of part-time offspin.

The run chase went even more smoothly. In a pleasing result for Australia, David Warner spent useful time at the crease after a poor IPL, smashing 54* off 21 balls to seal victory with a huge 10 overs to spare.

Reactions: Banter and memes as George Bailey and Andrew McDonald among Australia’s fielders

According to ESPNcricinfo, coach Andrew McDonald, assistants Brad Hodge and Andre Borovec, plus national selector George Bailey were all on the field at one stage. As mentioned, Bailey and Borovec started the innings as the two substitutes.

The memes and reactions were aplenty as Australia began preparations in solid fashion despite the absentees.

Australia’s first match of the T20 World Cup proper will be against Oman on Wednesday 5th June in Bridgetown. Namibia also start against Oman on Sunday 2nd June.

Possible XIs for each team in the 2024 T20 World Cup

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Possible XIs for each team in the 2024 T20 World Cup

With a riveting Indian Premier League season done and dusted, attention now moves to the T20 World Cup. It is the first time that 20 teams will compete with the showpiece event, each coming in with a point to prove.

In this article, we will look at the possible starting XIs for all the sides in the 2024 T20 World Cup. Of course, they are conditions dependent, with a number of fantastic spinners on show.

A look at the possible XIs for all sides in the 2024 T20 World Cup

Afghanistan

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 2. Ibrahim Zadran, 3. Najibullah Zadran, 4. Azmatullah Omarzai, 5. Mohammad Nabi, 6. Gulbadin Naib, 7. Karim Janat, 8. Rashid Khan (c), 9. Mujeeb Ur Rahman, 10. Naveen-ul-Haq, 11. Fazalhaq Farooqi

Afghanistan have a number of all-rounders in their squad. It gives them a number of both pace and spin bowling options. As a result, they could choose to play Noor Ahmad over one of the seam-bowling all-rounders if conditions suit.

Australia

1. David Warner, 2. Travis Head, 3. Mitch Marsh (c), 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Matthew Wade (wk), 7. Tim David, 8. Pat Cummins, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Adam Zampa, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Australia’s XI against Oman could depend on conditions. There is the option of playing Ashton Agar over one of the specialist fast bowlers. Also, Matt Wade could be preferred over Josh Inglis because of the left-handed option in the middle.

Bangladesh

1. Tanzid Hasan, 2. Soumya Sarkar, 3. Litton Das (wk), 4. Najmul Hossain Shanto (c), 5. Shakib Al Hasan, 6. Towhid Hridoy, 7. Mahmudullah, 8. Mahedi Hasan, 9. Taskin Ahmed, 10. Mustafizur Rahman, 11. Rishad Hossain

Bangladesh, fresh off a 2-1 series defeat to 19th-ranked USA, will be seeking to get their combination right. They may look for a deeper batting lineup to aim for bigger scores. Legspinner Rishad Hossain gives their attack a point of difference.

Canada

1. Aaron Johnson, 2. Dilpreet Bajwa, 3. Pargat Singh, 4. Harsh Thaker, 5. Nicholas Kirton, 6. Shreyas Movva (wk), 7. Saan Bin Zafar (c), 8. Nikhil Dutta, 9. Dilon Heyliger, 10. Rishiv Joshi, 11. Jeremy Gordon

Canada will play in their first ever T20 World Cup. They have a number of all-rounders who will form part of their middle order. A good start against USA will be key.

England

1. Phil Salt, 2. Jos Buttler (c & wk), 3. Will Jacks, 4. Jonny Bairstow, 5. Harry Brook, 6. Moeen Ali, 7. Liam Livingstone, 8. Chris Jordan, 9. Jofra Archer, 10. Adil Rashid, 11. Reece Topley

Defending champions England are power-packed. Jofra Archer is also back and was in the wickets in the T20I series against Pakistan. In terms of the make up of their team, conditions may dictate if they wish to choose Sam Curran.

India

1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Virat Kohli, 3. Sanju Samson (wk), 4. Suryakumar Yadav, 5. Shivam Dube, 6. Hardik Pandya, 7. Ravindra Jadeja, 8. Axar Patel, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Jasprit Bumrah, 11. Mohammed Siraj

There is a lot of conjecture around India’s team. They may opt for Rohit and Virat to open to ensure their best spin-hitters are batting in the middle overs. Also, Axar Patel is an option if India wish to lengthen their batting, which means Yuzvendra Chahal may miss out.

Ireland

1. Andy Balbirnie, 2. Paul Stirling (c), 3. Harry Tector, 4. Lorcan Tucker (wk), 5. Curtis Campher, 6. George Dockrell, 7. Gareth Delany, 8. Mark Adair, 9. Barry McCarthy, 10. Josh Little, 11. Ben White

Ireland have a host of familiar faces as they aim to challenge India and Pakistan in Group A. They have spin options in Ben White, Gareth Delany and George Dockrell.

Namibia

1. JP Kotze, 2. Malan Kruger, 3. Gerhard Erasmus (c), 4. Michael van Lingen, 5. Jan Frylinck, 6. David Wiese, 7. JJ Smit, 8. Zane Green (wk), 9. Bernard Scholtz, 10. Ben Shikongo, 11. Ruben Trumpelmann

JP Kotze came out of retirement in 2022 and should open for the Namibians. They have shown lots of promising signs in recent years and will be keen to test themselves in their group consisting of Australia, England, Oman, and Scotland.

Nepal

1. Kushal Bhurtel, 2. Aasif Sheikh (wk), 3. Rohit Paudel (c), 4. Anil Sah, 5. Kushal Malla, 6. Dipendra Singh Airee, 7. Karan KC, 8. Abinash Bohara, 9. Pratis GC, 10. Sompal Kami, 11. Sagar Dhakal

Nepal competed hard against West Indies A in a recent five-match series. They’ll have a number of bowling options to turn to, with the likes of Kushal Bhurtel and Rohit Paudel crucial with the bat.

Netherlands

1. Michael Levitt, 2. Max O’Dowd, 3. Vikramjit Singh, 4. Bas de Leede, 5. Scott Edwards (c & wk), 6. Wesley Barressi, 7. Logan van Beek, 8. Teja Nidamanuru, 9. Aryan Dutt, 10. Paul van Meekeren, 11. Vivian Kingma

The Dutch are in the group of death involving South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. They are capable of qualifying, so getting their XI right will be vital with no Colin Ackermann or Roelof van der Merwe due to County commitments.

New Zealand

1. Finn Allen, 2. Devon Conway (wk), 3. Kane Williamson (c), 4. Daryl Mitchell, 5. Rachin Ravindra, 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. James Neesham, 8. Mitchell Santner, 9. Tim Southee, 10. Ish Sodhi, 11. Trent Boult

New Zealand have a number of options, especially in the middle order. At least two of Michael Bracewell, Mark Chapman, Rachin Ravindra and James Neesham could miss out on the first playing XI. Also, Trent Boult is in the squad.

Oman

1. Kashyap Prajapati, 2. Naseem Khushi, 3. Aqib Ilyas (c), 4. Zeeshan Maqsood, 5. Khalid Kail, 6. Ayaan Khan, 7. Pratik Athavale (wk), 8. Rafiullah, 9. Shakeel Ahmed, 10. Fayyaz Butt, 11. Bilal Khan

Oman have experienced batters, with their top four expected to do lots of the work. Bilal Khan is their key bowler, with the equal-most T20I wickets for Oman along with skipper Aqib Ilyas (35).

Pakistan

1. Mohammad Rizwan (wk), 2. Saim Ayub, 3. Babar Azam (c), 4. Fakhar Zaman, 5. Shadab Khan, 6. Azam Khan (wk), 7. Iftikhar Ahmed, 8. Imad Wasim, 9. Shaheen Shah Afridi, 10. Mohammad Amir, 11. Naseem Shah

Pakistan are continuing to persist with Babar Azam at three. It will be interesting to see if they opt to partner the captain with Rizwan at the top. Expect the likes of Fakhar, Shadab, Azam Khan and Iftikhar to be tasked with providing impact in the middle.

Papua New Guinea

1. Tony Ura, 2. Lega Siaka, 3. Sese Bau, 4. Assad Vala (c), 5. Charles Amini, 6. Kiplin Doriga (wk), 7. Norman Vanua, 8. Chad Soper, 9. Semo Kamea, 10. John Kariko, 11. Jack Gardner

PNG return to the T20 World Cup after their appearance in 2021. Experienced players Tony Ura, Assad Vala and Charles Amini have key roles to play. Watch out for left-arm seamer Semo Kamea.

Scotland

1. George Munsey, 2. Brandon McMullen, 3. Michael Jones, 4. Richie Berrington (c), 5. Matthew Cross (wk), 6. Michael Leask, 7. Chris Greaves, 8. Mark Watt, 9. Chris Sole, 10. Safyaan Sharif, 11. Bradley Currie

Brandon McMullen, who impressed in last year’s ODI World Cup Qualifier tournament, could open the batting. He can also contribute with his right-arm seam. Scotland look to have a balanced attack as well with Michael Leask, Chris Greaves and Mark Watt taking up the spin duties.

South Africa

1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. Reeza Hendricks, 3. Aiden Markram (c), 4. Tristan Stubbs, 5. Heinrich Klaasen, 6. David Miller, 7. Marco Jansen, 8. Keshav Maharaj, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Gerald Coetzee, 11. Tabraiz Shamsi

The Proteas will likely have to choose between Ryan Rickelton and Reeza Hendricks up top. Despite Quinton de Kock’s indifferent form, they are likely to stick with him. Also, conditions will dictate whether they play two specialist spinners with Markram also capable of bowling.

Sri Lanka

1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Kusal Mendis (wk), 3. Sadeera Samarawickrama, 4. Charith Asalanka, 5. Dhananjaya de Silva, 6. Dasun Shanaka, 7. Wanindu Hasaranga (c), 8. Maheesh Theekshana, 9. Dushmantha Chameera, 10. Dilshan Madushanka, 11. Matheesha Pathirana

Sri Lanka have a plethora of bowling options, making them one of the teams to watch in this tournament. They could have a choice to make regarding how they get the talented Kamindu Mendis in the XI.

Uganda

1. Simon Ssesazi, 2. Roger Mukasa, 3. Robinson Obuya, 4. Dinesh Nakrani, 5. Alpesh Ramjani, 6. Kenneth Waiswa, 7. Fred Achelam (wk), 8. Cosmas Kyewuta, 9. Henry Ssenyondo, 10. Brian Masaba (c), 11. Bilal Hassan

Uganda made history by qualifying to the T20 World Cup for the first time. Along the way, they beat Zimbabwe in a huge coup. Roger Musaka (927) is their top run-scorer, while all-rounder Alpesh Ramjani has their most wickets (65) at a stunning average of 8.40. He also has 469 T20I runs.

United States of America

1. Steven Taylor, 2. Monank Patel (c & wk), 3. Andries Gous, 4. Aaron Jones, 5. Corey Anderson, 6. Harmeet Singh, 7. Nitish Kumar, 8. Shadley van Schalkwyk, 9. Jasdeep Singh, 10. Ali Khan, 11. Saurabh Netravalkar

Fresh off a memorable 2-1 series win over Bangladesh, USA will be feeling confident. Corey Anderson and Harmeet Singh will be key in the finishing department, while the bowling attack has a mix of experience and variety.

West Indies

1. Brandon King, 2. Johnson Charles, 3. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 4. Shimron Hetmyer, 5. Rovman Powell (c), 6. Andre Russell, 7. Romario Shepherd, 8. Akeal Hosein, 9. Alzarri Joseph, 10. Shamar Joseph, 11. Gudakesh Motie

West Indies have plenty of talent, with a number of quality players to come into the XI after the 3-0 series win over South Africa. They are likely to play two specialist spinners with Andre Russell and potentially Romario Shepherd handling extra seam-bowling duties.

How to watch the 2024 T20 World Cup in Australia

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How to watch the 2024 T20 World Cup in Australia

Fans in Australia will require a Prime Video account to watch the 2024 T20 World Cup. Prime Video, owned by Amazon, has exclusive rights to this tournament, which will be held in the West Indies and United States of America from June 2 to June 30.

This means fans cannot access the tournament either via Free-to-Air or Foxtel, the two main broadcasting avenues in Australia across a number of decades.

In fact, Prime Video has secured rights to all major men’s and women’s international events until the end of 2027. In their official press release, Amazon specifies the tournaments:

  • ODI World Cups
  • T20 World Cups
  • U19 World Cups
  • Champions Trophy
  • World Test Championship Finals

“Over the next four years, Prime members in Australia will be able to watch their favourite cricket teams and players compete for the game’s biggest prize, on demand, on the device of their choice—exclusively on Prime Video,” said Hushidar Kharas, Head of Prime Video in Australia and New Zealand.

Shift to streaming for the T20 World Cup represents big change for Australia fans

Whether it’s Channel 7, Channel 9, or Foxtel, fans in Australia have become accustomed to how they consume cricket. The shift to Prime Video represents a big change, and coupled with the timezone challenges, marketers need to work round the clock to ensure fans are aware of the 2024 T20 World Cup during the middle of footy season in the country.

Media analyst Steve Allen says Prime Video winning the rights to 448 live games over the next 3-4 years is an opportunity for Amazon to then look at other sports.

“T20 Amazon Prime’s cricket deal was opportunistic, whilst competitors were focusing elsewhere,” he said to Yahoo Sport Australia.

“To me this is clearly a toes-in-the-water testfor a commercial model of securing live sport broadcast here and elsewhere. If it is profitable (and is) boosting subs, Prime will look at other live sports.”

How much does it cost to get an Amazon Prime Video subscription?

Fans without an Amazon Prime subscription can take advantage of a 30-day free trial that can see them through from the start to end of the 2024 T20 World Cup. After the free trial period ends, the cost is either AU$9.99 per month of AU$79 per year with the option to cancel anytime.

The tournament will kick off with co-hosts USA taking on Canada in Dallas. Australia’s first match is against Oman on Thursday 6th June at 10:30am EST.

IPL 2024 Final – KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report and Weather

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IPL 2024 Final – KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report and Weather

The most awaited Grand Finale of the most superior cricket league is here with a bang as two of the season’s best teams are all set to go. After conquering Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 1, Kolkata Knight Riders were waiting for an opponent in the final and they will have Orange Army once again up for the battle.

Chennai would be hosting the ultimate game for the third time. Both sides have a strong batting lineup that can rattle the bowlers, but the second Qualifier showed that this tired pitch might have something for them as well.

The stage is set; there isn’t any drought of talent, it’s a matter of three hours of excellence, bravery, and a little bit of good fortune. It is going to be enrapturing to see if KKR is – ‘Taiyaar’ – ready for the 3rd title or if Pat Cummins will add one more in the cabinet.

Match Details

  • IPL 2024 The FINAL: KKR vs SRH.
  • Date: 26th May.
  • Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
  • Time: 7:30 (IST).

IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH Possible Playing XIIs

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), 2. Sunil Narine, 3. Venkatesh Iyer, 4. Shreyas Iyer (c), 5.Nitish Rana/Anukul Roy, 6. Andre Russell, 7. Rinku Singh, 8. Ramandeep Singh, 9. Mitchell Starc, 10. Varun Chakravarthy, 11. Harshit Rana, 12. Vaibhav Arora/Suyash Sharma

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Shahbaz Ahmed, 9. Pat Cummins (c), 10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11. Mayank Markande/Jaydev Unadkat, 12. T Natarajan

Fantasy Cricket Tips for the Final: Top Dream11 picks for KKR vs SRH

Top Dream11 performers from KKR and SRH in IPL 2024:

PlayerOverall PerformanceTotal Dream11 Fantasy Points
Sunil Narine482 Runs, 16 Wickets1262
Abhishek Sharma482 Runs (207.75 SR), 2 Wickets868
Travis Head567 Runs (192.20 SR)841
Heinrich Klassen463 Runs (176.04 SR)795
Andre Russell222 Runs, 16 Wickets792
Pat Cummins17 Wickets720

Top Batter Picks: 

  • Travis Head: Averaging 43.61, the Australian has scored 567 through the season and is the top run scorer for his side. He will surely be the must-have pick for your D11 side.
  • Abhishek Sharma: Scoring 482 runs this season; Abhishek is yet to play a 30+ balls inning and that tells us about his intent and impact on the game. Like Q2, he can also be handy with the ball on the Chennai pitch.
  • Heinrich Klassen: One more ace from the SRH powerhouse, Heinrich Klassen has been pretty much consistent and adds a lot of value in case of the early collapse or the slog overs. 
  • Klassen vs Starc: 22 runs off 9 balls with 0 dismissals.
  • Klassen vs KKR: 165 runs, 94 balls, 55 Avg, 175.5 SR.

Top All-rounder Picks: 

  • Sunil Narine: He has been an out-of-syllabus question for most of the bowling lineups with his devastating batting. His fierce starts in the powerplay and tactical bowling are one of the main reasons for his team’s success.
  • Narine at Cheapauk: 10 innings, 14 wickets, 5.97 economy.
  • Andre Russell: Like every season, Andre Rusell has one more time proved to be a valuable player. With the bat, if not then with the ball, and if not that with the field too; he will eventually be there for the KKR giving his best for the side doing the needful.
  • He averages 43 with the bat at Cheapauk. Also, he has very great matchups against all the SRH bowlers with him striking all of them for a minimum SR of 160.

Top Bowler Picks: 

  • Varun Chakravarthy: With 20 scalps, he is the top wicket-taker amongst the spinners in this edition. If he gets right with his variations, will be a threat to the opposition batters or can help in restricting them to a below par score.
  • T Natarajan: With 19 wickets in 13 innings, Natarajan is the top wickets taker for his side. He is doing a great job restricting batters to hit in his 4-over quota.
  • Pat Cummins: The amount of impact that Pat Cummins has put on SRH is immeasurable. But along with the captaincy, his bowling has been excellent too. He has scalped 17 wickets throughout the season.
  • Harshit Rana: The aggression king Harshit has been doing excellent this season with 17 wickets to his name. Bowling on good lines & lengths has led him to his wicket-taking ability.

Other players to consider for your fantasy cricket team…

  • Captain Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer have played the excellent roles of the backbone of the KKR batting lineup, holding the crease consistently in the middle overs. Averaging 38 & 40 respectively they have made 345 & 318 runs in this season.
  • Shreyas Iyer vs SRH: 479 runs, 392 balls, 36.8 Avg.
  • Rahul Tripathi: Rahul has been in great form lately scoring 55 and 37 in the last two games. He was unlucky to get a runout in Q1 against the same opposition. Against KKR, he has got 383 runs in 12 innings striking at 160.
  • Mitchell Starc: Starc has performed worth his price tag in Q1 which directly led his side to the final in comfort. In this edition, he has taken 15 wickets in 12 innings. His main task would be to restrict the fierce top order of SRH.
  • Starc has an outstanding record against Travis Head.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

If the sources are to be believed, “the final will be played on a Mumbai-type red-soil wicket”- which means a lot of runs. In the last game here, the pitch got progressively slower, and hence the SRH tweakers did the job.

Dew did not play any huge role on Friday. 37-38 degrees Celsius is the temperature forecasted. Humidity will be severe.

IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Top Captaincy and VC picks for SRH vs KKR:

  • Travis Head: ‘The Finals Man’ – Travis Head has been the talisman for Pat Cummins’s side in nearly all the finals that he has led. Once again, if the fortunes are with Patrick, it has to be Head scoring huge out there.
  • Sunil Narine: With his all-round skills taken into consideration, you can try him as Vice Captain of your team. There is always a high chance that such all-rounders will provide you points with either bat or ball. 
  • T Natarajan: We have seen the trend in the playoffs about the left-arm pacers taking wickets. So, if we follow the trend, Natarajan would be a good and differential choice for making C or VC in your fantasy team.
  • Andre Rusell: Considering his performance at this venue, Andre Rusell is another good option for Captaincy or Vice-Captaincy in the fantasy team. 

Option 1:

Dream11 Prediction for IPL 2024 Final between SRH & KKR - An in-depth look at fantasy cricket tips, possible XIIs, Chepauk pitch report
IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Option 2:

Dream11 Prediction for IPL 2024 Final between SRH & KKR - An in-depth look at fantasy cricket tips, possible XIIs, Chepauk pitch report
IPL 2024 Final: KKR vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Thanks for reading! We wish you the best with your fantasy team.

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Justin Langer was wrong to leak KL Rahul comments about India

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Justin Langer was wrong to leak KL Rahul comments about India

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) coach Justin Langer has come for criticism after leaking comments made to him by KL Rahul regarding the Indian cricket team. Speaking on BBC Stumped, Langer revealed why he wouldn’t put his hand up for the India coaching job thanks to Rahul’s comments.

“I know that it’s an all-encompassing role and having done it for four years with the Australian team, it’s exhausting,” Langer said.

“I was talking to KL Rahul and he said, ‘You know, if you think there’s pressure and politics in an IPL team, multiply that by a thousand, [that’s] coaching India. That was a good bit of advice, I guess.”

“It would be an awesome job, but not for me at the moment.”

Opinion: KL Rahul comments to Justin Langer should have remained private

Whether you believe Rahul is right or wrong in his view of the Indian team, it was ultimately a private conversation between he and Langer. For the LSG coach to then make those comments public and name the player in question was out of line.

It would be fascinating to know if Rahul is concerned with the comments going public or not. Rahul himself may see this as a breach of trust and put his relationship with Langer in jeopardy. If he is, there’s every chance he’ll get in contact with Langer and ask for a please explain.

The comments could put Rahul in hot water with those in the Indian hierarchy and harm any future prospects of him getting back into the India team in the future in any format.

“I was talking to KL Rahul and he said, ‘You know, if you think there’s pressure and politics in an IPL team, multiply that by a thousand, [that’s] coaching India. That was a good bit of advice, I guess.”

Justin Langer on KL Rahul

So, what are your thoughts on Langer’s comments? Was it fine to put them out to the public or should he have kept it private?

Langer and fellow Australian Ricky Ponting have put themselves out of the running for the India coaching job. The BCCI confirmed that the role will be available after Rahul Dravid departs following the T20 World Cup. It will run from July 2024 until December 2027 across three formats.

Analysis: What should India’s batting lineup be for the T20 World Cup?

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Analysis: What should India’s batting lineup be for the T20 World Cup?

In an ideal world, Kohli and Jaiswal should open in India’s batting lineup. Or perhaps Kohli and the audacious Abhishek Sharma. However, fortunately or unfortunately, the current question is: who will accompany Rohit Sharma, the Indian skipper, at the top of the order – Virat or Yashasvi?

Depending on India’s choice, the rest of the batting line-up will take shape. If India opens with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Kohli will drop down to the less ideal No. 3 role, with either Samson or Pant squeezed between SKY and Hardik at No. 5. If India opens with Virat Kohli, it allows for the inclusion of the hard-hitting Shivam Dube in the middle order.

Personally, I would open the batting with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. It’s harsh on Yashasvi (1,475 runs, SR: 160 since the start of 2023), but with Rohit being a fix at the top of the order, one can’t help it.

To be clear, Rohit Sharma is an exceptional batter, and I hold immense respect for him. I would be the happiest if he performs, but it is just that his numbers in this format of the game do not do justice, and that too over a humongous sample size. This thread below by Sai Krishna provides a deep dive into Rohit’s T20 game and is worth a read!

If anything, his Powerplay strike rate of 152 in the IPL this year stands out as a positive. India would be hoping that he can provide quick starts in WI & USA too, much like he did in the ODI World Cup last year.

Virat Kohli has also been exceptional, capitalizing on the field restrictions in the Powerplay. During the league stage of IPL 2024, Kohli amassed 343 runs (SR: 162) in the first six overs, second only to Travis Head. Against left-arm pace in the Powerplay – a bowling type that has troubled Rohit over the years – he scored 125 runs at a SR of 198.4 without being dismissed.

Does India’s possible batting lineup leave them exposed against spin?

However, Rohit-Virat paired at the top makes it easy for opposition sides to attack with left-arm spin. Although Kohli has made efforts to play with greater intent and has reintroduced the slog sweep against spin, resulting in improved numbers this year particularly in the Powerplay (62 runs, SR: 147.6), the small sample size still leaves room for concern regarding the potential vulnerability at the top of the order.

Interestingly, even Suryakumar Yadav – arguably the world’s best T20 batter at present – has a weakness against left-arm spin (IPL career AVG: 26, SR: 104.4), underscoring the critical need for India to include a batter with a strong match-up against left-arm spin in the top four. Enter Dube, Pant, and Samson, who could potentially fill this role.

Although Shivam Dube obliterates spin-bowling of any type and could very well slot into the top four, I believe India might look to use him more at No. 5, aiding Hardik Pandya towards the back end of the innings. While his spin-hitting prowess is well-known, Dube isn’t merely a spin-hitter anymore.

That said, it’s important to note that cricket isn’t a position game, it is a situation game. India must be fluid with the batting order. If need be, Dube, or anyone else can be promoted up the order.

Now, for the final spot – Sanju Samson or Rishabh Pant?

 Sanju SamsonRishabh Pant
RUNS504446
AVERAGE5640.5
STRIKE RATE156.5155.4
50s53


On a very basic statistical front, Samson has the better numbers.

If we go a little deeper:

 Sanju SamsonRishabh Pant
in the middle-oversAVG: 56.4. SR: 149.21AVG: 46.9, SR: 142.6
in the death-overs84* runs, SR: 210AVG: 23, SR: 242.1
vs. spin168* runs, SR: 138.8AVG: 30.6, SR: 119.5
vs. paceAVG: 37.3, SR: 167.2AVG: 48.8, SR: 184.3


*One must keep in mind that Pant played majority of his games in Delhi, one of the flattest and highest scoring venues this season.

For a No. 3/No. 4 role – where one must bat through the middle overs and confront a significant amount of spin – statistically, Samson emerges as the superior choice. Moreover, Sanju isn’t a one-season wonder either; since 2020 in the IPL, Sanju Samson has not only struck the most sixes (62) against spin but also ranks third highest in terms of runs scored, boasting an average and strike rate exceeding 50 and 150 respectively. Not to mention, he’s adept against pace as well.

Even if we keep all stats aside, just to the naked eye, Samson looked like the better batter.

Don’t get me wrong – I am a huge admirer of Rishabh Pant myself. His performance on return to top-flight cricket after a long and unfortunate hiatus this season was remarkable. However, if I were to choose between the two for a spot in the starting XI, it would undoubtedly be Sanju Samson.

But what if India decides to play SKY and Dube along with Rohit and Virat in the top 4? Even in that scenario, I’d back Sanju over the current version of Pant at No. 5. Samson possesses the range and skill to bat anywhere from No. 1-6 in white-ball cricket.

While the top 5 looks set, Hardik and Jadeja’s form is a massive concern for India. And that is where someone like a Rinku Singh (death-overs SR of 212.8 since 2022) might be dearly missed.

The batting line-up looks like:

  1. Rohit Sharma
  2. Virat Kohli
  3. Sanju Samson
  4. Suryakumar Yadav
  5. Shivam Dube
  6. Hardik Pandya
  7. Ravindra Jadeja

Whilst opening with Jaiswal would offer India a left-right opening combination, it would deprive the side of a dynamic left-handed presence in the middle-order, and also necessitate Kohli’s move to an undesirable No. 3 position where he would frequently face spin early on. It probably does more harm than good.

Although unlikely, if Dube can contribute a couple of overs, India may also contemplate deploying an extra batter in the middle-order (Pant) to bat until No. 8, adopting an all-out aggressive approach. Or, if the opposition and conditions permit, they could opt to include another spin-bowling all-rounder in Axar Patel at No. 8, thereby extending the batting line-up.

In conclusion, India’s batting lineup presents a plethora of options and strategic dilemmas, each with its own set of advantages and challenges.

Let’s see what way India goes!

SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report and Weather – IPL 2024 Qualifier 2

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SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Possible XIs, Pitch Report and Weather – IPL 2024 Qualifier 2

After two games in the IPL 2024 playoffs, attention moves to Qualifier 2 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at Chepauk. RR would be feeling confident after beating in-form RCB in the Eliminator, while SRH need to find the right solutions for the Chepauk conditions.

A fascinating battle awaits. SRH have the hard-hitters, but RR have the bowling smarts as was on display in the Eliminator. R Ashwin was outstanding, and he returns to his home ground where he will aim to target SRH’s left-handers. Also, the SRH bowlers will be out for some redemption after the Iyer’s got a hold of them in Qualifier 1.

In this article, we’ll look at the possible playing XIIs, top Dream11 picks and Chepauk pitch conditions.

Match Details

  • IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: SRH vs RR.
  • Date: 24 May.
  • Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai.
  • Time: 7:30 (IST).

IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 – SRH vs RR Possible Playing XIIs

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Travis Head, 2. Abhishek Sharma, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram/Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, 5. Nitish Kumar Reddy, 6. Heinrich Klaasen (wk), 7. Abdul Samad, 8. Shahbaz Ahmed, 9. Pat Cummins (c), 10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11.. Mayank Markande, 12. T Natarajan

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Tom Kohler-Cadmore, 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Riyan Parag, 5. Dhruv Jurel, 6. Shimron Hetmyer, 7. Rovman Powell/Keshav Maharaj, 8. R Ashwin, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Avesh Khan, 11. Sandeep Sharma, 12. Yuzvendra Chahal

Fantasy Cricket Tips for Qualifier 2: Top Dream11 picks for SRH vs RR

Top Dream11 performers from SRH and RR in IPL 2024:

PlayerOverall performanceTotal Dream11 fantasy points
Riyan Parag567 runs867
Sanju Samson521 runs, 7 dismissals816
Travis Head533 runs794
Abhishek Sharma470 runs773
Heinrich Klaasen413 runs, 9 dismissals715

Top batter picks:

  • Sanju Samson: The RR captain may have missed out in recent games, but he enjoys batting against SRH: 18 inns, 688 runs, avg. 45.87, SR 139.55.
  • Travis Head: SRH’s opener is coming off two straight ducks, but there is no better time than now to fire. He scored 58 off 44 balls against RR earlier this season and is striking at 199.62 in the campaign.
  • Head has a strong T20 record against Trent Boult: 30 balls, 52 runs, no dismissals.
  • Heinrich Klaasen: Since the start of 2023, Klaasen has smashed 68 runs against RR at a strike rate of 219.35.
  • Klaasen has taken Yuzvendra Chahal apart in T20s: 46 balls, 108 runs, three dismissals.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal: We’re waiting for the big knock from Jaiswal. He has a good record against Bhuvneshwar (33 balls, 54 runs) and Pat Cummins (12 balls, 25 runs) without being dismissed against either.

Top all-rounder picks

  • Riyan Parag: RR’s number four has had a season to remember. He has ammassed the most fantasy points out of any RR or SRH player this season. Also, Parag scored 77 off just 49 balls against SRH earlier in the campaign.
  • R Ashwin: The offspinner can be a smart Dream11 pick. He has the most T20 wickets of any bowler at Chepauk (53). Also, he will look to test the SRH openers if he gets the chance to bowl to them.
  • Ashwin has also picked up an impressive seven wickets in the last four games.

Top bowler picks:

  • Trent Boult: One key to RR’s hopes. He has an excellent record against Abhishek Sharma, conceding just 13 runs off 21 balls, with the one dismissal.
  • Pat Cummins: The skipper has taken at least one wicket in eight of his last 10 games. This includes 2/34 against RR.
  • T Natarajan: The left-arm seamer is SRH’s leading wicket-taker this season with 18.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal: The legspinner has 11 wickets in as many games at Chepauk. Also, since 2022, Chahal has picked up 11 wickets in just four matches against SRH.

Other Players to consider for your Fantasy Cricket Teams…

  • Avesh Khan: The pacer has picked up five wickets in his past two games. Against SRH earlier this season, Avesh dismissed both openers. In fact, Avesh has picked up at least a wicket in seven of his last nine matches.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar: SRH’s seamer was player of the match when they won a thriller by one run against RCB. He took 3/41, including the memorable dismissal of Samson. In fact, he has dismissed Samson four times in 92 balls in the IPL, giving away just 118.
  • Abhishek Sharma: While he strikes at just 118.19 in five innings vs Royals, he has what it takes to fire here. He strikes at 155.6 vs Ashwin (28 off 18, one dismissal).
  • Nitish Kumar Reddy: His 285 runs come at a strike rate of 148.43 this season. He can also chip in with the ball despite going wicketless in recent times.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Pitch Report and Weather

Chasing teams have won five of the seven games at Chepauk in IPL 2024. Dew plays a big factor in the hot and humid conditions of Chennai.

200 has been breached in three games, but it could be a slower surface here.

IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Note: The below teams are not based on the final playing XIs. We may not be able to update these in time. Use the stats and commentary in this article, as well as your own instincts, to create your teams.

Top captaincy/vice-captaincy options for SRH vs RR:

  • Over 11% of SRH vs RR Dream11 players have selected Yashasvi Jaiswal as their captain. He has good numbers against SRH, so is definitely a decent option.
  • Travis Head is the top captaincy pick with 36.81%. Abhishek Sharma is next at 11.46%.
  • Don’t discount Sanju Samson with his excellent record against SRH.

Option 1:

Dream11 Prediction for IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 between SRH & RR - An in-depth look at fantasy cricket tips, possible XIIs, Chepauk pitch report
IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Option 2:

Dream11 Prediction for IPL 2024 Qualifier 2 between SRH & RR - An in-depth look at fantasy cricket tips, possible XIIs, Chepauk pitch report
IPL 2024 Qualifier 2: SRH vs RR Dream11 Prediction Today Match

Thanks for reading! We hope you enjoyed this article.

Disclaimer: The fantasy cricket stats, tips and predictions provided on CricBlog are intended for informational purposes, with the stats and writer’s views in place to guide fans in creating their teams. While we strive to offer accurate and insightful advice, CricBlog does not guarantee success or winnings in any fantasy contests. Users are encouraged to make their own informed decisions and play responsibly.

Best memes and reactions to RCB defeat vs RR in IPL 2024 Eliminator

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Best memes and reactions to RCB defeat vs RR in IPL 2024 Eliminator

Four days after the greatest comeback in IPL history, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s season is over. Rajasthan Royals (RR) won the Eliminator by four wickets, and have thus booked a showdown with Sunrisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2.

Having won ths toss and bowled, RR kept RCB in check after Faf du Plessis and Virat Kohli threatened to run away with proceedings in the powerplay. Led by R Ashwin, RR picked up regular wickets as RCB sought to take the ascendency but couldn’t.

In the field, RCB fought hard in the middle overs to give themselves hope of a seventh-straight win. Cameron Green bowled well, while Kohli’s run out of Jurel looked to have brought the momentum back RCB’s way. However, Shimron Hetmyer’s impactful 14-ball 26 complemented Riyan Parag’s innings perfectly as RR got closer.

After a small stutter by RR, Rovman Powell (16 off 8 balls) added the finishing touches courtesy of two fours and a six to seal a four-wicket win with an over to spare.

Reactions: CSK fans enjoy RR’s victory over RCB in the IPL 2024 Eliminator

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) fans were particularly happy with RCB’s defeat. On Saturday, RCB pulled off an excellent 27-run win over the Yellow Army which sealed their playoffs qualification. Afterwards, videos emerged of RCB supporters taunting CSK fans in the streets of India and on social media.

Here are some of the most hilarious reactions from RR’s victory over RCB in the IPL 2024 Eliminator.

RR will play SRH at Chepauk on Friday. The winner will play KKR in Sunday’s final at the same venue.

For RCB, their comeback to make the playoffs was incredible. However, it ultimately another year without the title, with planning sure to start soon regarding next season’s mega auction.

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