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SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 70

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SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 70

SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 70 | SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction Today | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings Key Players | Wankhede Pitch Report

The season promised so much more for Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings. For SRH, the performances of their talented, fearless uncapped cricketers has been a shining light, with Abhishek Sharma, Rahul Tripathi and Umran Malik all enjoying breakthrough seasons. For PBKS, Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh have a death-bowling partnership to be proud of, while Shikhar Dhawan has crossed 400 runs for the seventh-consecutive season.

However, it all counts to nil as far as IPL 2022 is concerned. The final match of the league stage is a dead rubber, courtesy of the inconsistency both teams have shown throughout the season, albeit in different fashion. Punjab were never able to win consecutive matches, and Hyderabad had either a string of defeats or a string of wins.

This would particularly hurt for Punjab. They had arguably one of the best auction performances out of the 10 franchises, but they will miss out on the playoffs yet again, stretching their drought to eight years. There is hope now that they are building a team capable of achieving more, and will look to finish the season on a high before planning begins for IPL 2023.

Possible Playing 11

Kane Williamson has flown back to New Zealand for the birth of his second child. It remains to be seen who will lead the team. It could be Nicholas Pooran or Bhuvneshwar Kumar.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Priyam Garg, 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 6. Glenn Phillips, 7. Washington Sundar, 8. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 9. Fazalhaq Farooqi, 10. Umran Malik, 11. T Natarajan

Punjab Kings: 1. Jonny Bairstow, 2. Shikhar Dhawan, 3. Mayank Agarwal (c), 4. Liam Livingstone, 5. Bhanuka Rajapaksa/Benny Howell, 6. Jitesh Sharma (wk), 7. Harpreet Brar, 8. Rishi Dhawan/Ishan Porel, 9. Kagiso Rabada, 10. Rahul Chahar, 11. Arshdeep Singh

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Rahul Tripathi’s 393 is the most runs by an SRH player this season. He has struck these runs at an average of 39.30 and strike rate of 161.72. He has struck 127 runs against spin at an average of 63.50 and strike rate of 151.19.
  • Abhishek Sharma has also been one of the positives for SRH. He has struck seven 30+ scores in 13 matches this season, including 31 off 25 vs PBKS. Also, he has a strike rate of 164.77 against spin, compared to 119 against pacers.
  • Nicholas Pooran has a strike rate of 154 against Rahul Chahar in T20s. He struck 35* (30) against PBKS earlier this season, part of 301 runs in IPL 2022 at an average of 43.00 and strike rate of 149.00.
  • Aiden Markram struck an unbeaten 27-ball 41 vs PBKS earlier this season. Last game, he scored just 2, which broke a run of a double figure score in every game before that. In his previous seven knocks, Markram struck 68*, 41*, 56, 17, 42, 21 and 32.
  • Umran Malik was player of the match when these two teams last met. The fast bowler took 4/28, including a hat-trick in the final over. He has an impressive 21 wickets this season, including five in two matches at the Wankhede.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken the most wickets in PBKS-SRH matches. The seamer has taken an impressive 23 wickets in 14 matches at an average of 16.74 and economy of 7.04, including 3/22 earlier this season. He dismissed both Shikhar Dhawan and Liam Livingstone.
  • T Natarajan had a tough outing against MI (0/60), but he is always a wicket-taking threat. He has taken 18 wickets this season, and PBKS have the lowest run rate of any team at the death (9.73).

Punjab Kings:

  • Jonny Bairstow has smashed 158 of his 230 runs in the powerplay at a strike rate of 173.62. He found form in the last game he played at the Wankhede, with a 40-ball 56 vs Royals two weeks ago.
  • Can Shikhar Dhawan improve his numbers vs SRH? He has scored 226 runs in nine innings at an average of 25.11 and strike rate of 116.49.
  • Dhawan has strong numbers at the Wankhede: 24 inns, 804 runs, avg. 36.41, SR 127.75.
  • Liam Livingstone smashed 60 off 33 against SRH earlier in IPL 2022. His strike rate of 177.98 is the best among players with at least 300 runs this season. Also, he took 3/27 in his last game, vs DC.
  • Kagiso Rabada has never gone wicketless in a T20 at the Wankhede (14 wickets in nine matches), and has taken 22 wickets this season. This includes 1/29 against SRH.
  • Arshdeep Singh has been one of India’s best uncapped stars in IPL 2022. He is conceding just 7.95 runs per over at the death this season, and has taken seven wickets in his last four matches.
  • Rahul Chahar dismissed Rahul Tripathi and Abhishek Sharma earlier this season (2/28). In fact, he has dismissed Abhishek twice in two meetings and Tripathi twice in four meetings.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 19, SRH 13, PBKS 6.
  • Priyam Garg smashed 42 off 26 balls as opener on this ground against Mumbai Indians.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Shikhar Dhawan in T20s: 51 balls bowled, 48 runs scored, two dismissals.
  • Shikhar Dhawan is the Kings’ leading run-scorer in IPL 2022: 421 runs, avg. 38.27, SR 122.74.
  • Jitesh Sharma has struck 30 boundaries (19 fours, 11 sixes) in 136 deliveries this season. He is striking at 158.08 (215 runs).

Wankhede Pitch Report and Weather

The last three scores at the Wankhede reads 193, 168 and 159. The chasing team has won the past two matches, so the team who wins the toss today could look to chase with the possibility of dew.

SRH vs PBKS Dream11 Prediction 22 May 2022

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.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jonny Bairstow
  • Batsmen: Rahul Tripathi, Shikhar Dhawan
  • All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Aiden Markram
  • Bowlers: Kagiso Rabada, Umran Malik

Match Prediction

Expect an all-or-nothing approach from Punjab in this game. The chasing team is likely to win, but Punjab are capable of scoring quicker. So, SRH need early wickets.

MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 69

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MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 69 | MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals Key Players | Wankhede Pitch Report

So, it all comes down to this. The 69th match of IPL 2022 will officially decide the playoff spots, and the equation is nice and simple for the Delhi Capitals: win and qualify.

In addition to being able to compete with the competition’s elite at the business end of the season, there is an added personal motivation for the Capitals. This season has been one full of disruptions due to COVID-19 and injuries, so qualification to the playoffs will be of great pride for all associated with the 2020 finalists.

And they should qualify. Mumbai Indians only have pride to play for, as they have fixed to the bottom of the table for a huge chunk of the season. However, MI are a dangerous proposition with Tim David in such blistering form, and any attack with Jasprit Bumrah in it needs proper focus. Remember, MI have beaten the top two teams in Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, so Rishabh Pant’s team need to ensure they don’t think too far ahead.

The two sides met way back in the second match of IPL 2022. MI’s poor death bowling was immediately evident, as Axar Patel (38* off 17) and Lalit Yadav (48* off 38) took DC home in a chase of 179 after sitting in a very difficult position. All Royal Challengers Bangalore fans will certainly be hoping that MI can turn that around and achieve a win here.

Possible Playing 11

MI could look to bring back Murugan Ashwin for Mayank Markande.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Rohit Sharma (c), 2. Ishan Kishan (wk), 3. Tilak Varma, 4. Tristan Stubbs, 5. Tim David, 6. Daniel Sams, 7. Ramandeep Singh, 8. Sanjay Yadav, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Murugan Ashwin/Mayank Markande

Prithvi Shaw is unlikely to be available after recently being discharged from hospital where he was down with typhoid. However, Sarfaraz Khan did an excellent job last game.

Delhi Capitals: 1. David Warner, 2. Sarfaraz Khan, 3. Mitchell Marsh, 4. Rishabh Pant (c & wk), 5. Rovman Powell, 6. Lalit Yadav, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Shardul Thakur, 9. Kuldeep Yadav, 10. Anrich Nortje, 11. Khaleel Ahmed

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

  • Rohit Sharma has had a difficult season, but Rohit at the Wankhede is a different proposition. He has struck scores of 39 (31), 18 (14) and 48 (36) on this ground in IPL 2022. Can he cross 50 today?
  • Rohit has struck 725 runs in 24 matches vs DC at an average of 32.95 and strike rate of 130.40.
  • Ishan Kishan has struck some form in the past five matches (26, 45, 51, 6 and 43). He has a great record vs DC: 386 runs in 12 games at an average of 48.25 and a strike rate of 147.33, including a 48-ball 81* earlier this season.
  • Tim David is the player that can take the game away from DC. He has smashed 139 runs in his last five games at an average of 64.50 and strike rate of 217.19, including scores of 16* (7) and 46 (18) at the Wankhede.
  • Tilak Varma is MI’s leading run-scorer this season (376), averaging 37.60 and striking at 131.46. He has been outstanding against spin this season, with 190 runs at a strike rate 147.28 and just one dismissal.
  • Jasprit Bumrah is capable of hurting DC’s hopes. MI could look to save him for Rishabh Pant, as the pacer has dismissed the keeper-batsman six times in 42 balls in the IPL (47 runs).
  • Bumrah has taken 20 wickets in 18 matches vs DC at an average of 25.70 and economy rate of 7.63. He is also the third-highest wicket taker in T20s at the Wankhede (41 scalps in 38 matches).

Delhi Capitals:

  • David Warner had a rare failure last game vs PBKS, but he will be raring to go today against a franchise he has a brilliant record against: 19 inns, 661 runs, avg. 44.07, SR 138.87. He has scored 36, 85* and 60 in his last three games vs MI.
  • Warner has never been dismissed by Bumrah in the IPL (54 runs off 45 deliveries).
  • Mitch Marsh was outstanding yet again last game, especially given that DC had lost a chunk of wickets in the middle. He has struck scores of 37, 10, 25, 89 and 63 in his past five games, and also has four wickets to his name.
  • Can Rishabh Pant overcome his poor record vs Bumrah? If he can, he can lead DC to victory. The DC captain has struck 333 runs in 13 matches vs MI at an average of 27.75 and strike rate of 142.92.
  • Khaleel Ahmed had a tough return last game (0/48), but he remains crucial to DC’s hopes. He has taken 16 wickets in nine matches this season, including 12 in 20 overs after the powerplay. Also, he has six wickets in three matches vs MI.
  • Anrich Nortje is striking form. The pacer has taken seven wickets in his last four matches. Also, he has taken four wickets in four overs at the death this season, at an economy rate of just 8.50.
  • Kuldeep Yadav (20 wickets this season) was outstanding against MI earlier this season (3/18). He has taken 11 wickets in nine matches at the Wankhede with a strike rate of 16.91.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 31, MI 16, DC 15.
  • Expect MI to bowl more spin to Mitch Marsh. He averages 60 against pace with a strike rate of 152.24 in IPL 2022, compared to just 71 runs off 70 balls vs spin with three dismissals.
  • David Warner has struck scores of 66 (38), 28 (14), 42 (26) and 3 (4) at the Wankhede this season.
  • Axar Patel will be key with bat and ball. He struck an unbeaten 18-ball 38 vs MI earlier this season, and took an excellent 2/14 last game vs SRH.
  • MI could look at playing Jaydev Unadkat. The left-armer has taken 19 wickets in nine matches against DC.

Wankhede Stadium Pitch Report and Weather

The chasing team has won five of the past eight matches on this ground. The average first innings score in these matches is 164.88, which includes three scores of 189 or more. So, the captain who wins the toss may be tempted to chase, but DC could look to bat first and put a score on the board.

Delhi Capitals have won just one of four matches on this ground this season. Mumbai Indians have won one of three.

MI vs DC Dream11 Prediction 21 May 2022

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.

Option 1:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
  • Batsmen: David Warner, Tilak Varma, Tim David
  • All-rounders: Mitchell Marsh
  • Bowlers: Anrich Nortje, Jasprit Bumrah

Match Prediction

The pressure is on DC, but their experience should hold them in good stead. DC to win.

MS Dhoni confirms he will play again in IPL 2023

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MS Dhoni confirms he will play again in IPL 2023

Cricket News: MS Dhoni confirms he will play again in IPL 2023 | MS Dhoni confirms he will captain CSK in IPL 2023

The great MS Dhoni has put speculation around his future to bed, and confirmed that he will play for and lead the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023. Dhoni confirmed this while speaking at the toss in CSK’s final game of IPL 2022 against Rajasthan Royals.

Asked whether he will continue on next season by Ian Bishop, Dhoni replied “definitely”, which is similar to the popular “definitely not” when asked if he was going to retire in 2020.

“It’s a simple reason: it will be unfair to not play in Chennai and say thank you. Mumbai is one place, where as a team and as an individual I have got a lot of love and affection. But it wouldn’t be nice to the CSK fans,” said Dhoni.

I will like to say thank you to fans at different venues in IPL 2023 – Dhoni

Dhoni also spoke of his desire to see matches played at more venues in IPL 2023. With the COVID-19 bubble, the IPL 2022 league stage was restricted to four venues, and the CSK captain spoke of this is a reason why he intends to continue playing.

“Also, hopefully next year there will be an opportunity where the teams will be travelling so it will be a like thank you to all the different places where we will be playing games at different venues,” he said.

However, Dhoni, who retired from international cricket in 2020, did not confirm whether IPL 2023 will be his last.

“Whether it will be my last year or not that’s a big question because you know we can’t really predict about something two years down the line, but definitely I’ll be working hard to come back strong next year,” he said.

Fans thrilled after Dhoni confirms he will continue

Predictably, fans were thrilled after hearing Dhoni will continue on. The keeper-batsman has had a profound impact on millions of people over the past two decades, and he will be key in helping CSK come back after a poor IPL 2022 campaign.

RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 68

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RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 68

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The equation is simple for Rajasthan Royals. Win by any margin and they will secure a top-two finish to go up against Gujarat Titans for a spot in the IPL 2022 Final. With the team finding form in their last match against LSG, combined with poor cricket by Chennai Super Kings, Sanju Samson’s team should be able to achieve this.

However, taking your opponent lightly is never a good idea in the IPL. A team in any position can surprise the other, and the Royals need to be on their game against a Chennai side that could throw caution into the wind.

Such an approach by CSK is not guaranteed, though. They were extremely passive in their last game against Gujarat, where they were unable to even hit a single boundary in the final five overs as they crawled to 133/5. Against a good Royals attack, they cannot afford to be so passive, otherwise it will be a piece of cake for Samson’s team.

In a further boost, the Royals have star finisher Shimron Hetmyer available once again. Also, even as Jos Buttler’s form has cooled down, the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Devdutt Padikkal have made a terrific impact in recent matches, and they will be after more of the same.

Possible Playing 11

Shimron Hetmyer is back in the IPL bubble after leaving temporarily for the birth of his first child.

Rajasthan Royals: 1. Yashasvi Jaiswal, 2. Jos Buttler, 3. Sanju Samson (c & wk), 4. Devdutt Padikkal, 5. Shimron Hetmyer, 6. Riyan Parag, 7. R Ashwin, 8. James Neesham/Obed McCoy, 9. Trent Boult, 10. Yuzvendra Chahal, 11. Prasidh Krishna

CSK did not hit a single boundary in the final five overs against GT. They could look to bring Robin Uthappa and Ambati Rayudu back for this match.

Chennai Super Kings: 1. Devon Conway, 2. Ruturaj Gaikwad, 3. Moeen Ali, 4. N Jagadeesan/Robin Uthappa, 5. Shivam Dube/Ambati Rayudu, 6. Mitchell Santner, 7. MS Dhoni (c & wk), 8. Prashant Solanki, 9. Simarjeet Singh, 10. Mukesh Choudhary, 11. Matheesha Pathirana

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Rajasthan Royals:

  • Jos Buttler has brilliant numbers vs CSK since the start of 2018: 6 inns, 265 runs, avg. 66.25, SR 149.72. Also, Buttler scored a century at Brabourne earlier in IPL 2022.
  • Yashasvi Jaiswal has top-scored for RR in two of the past three matches (scores of 68, 19 andf 41). Also, Jaiswal smashed a 21-ball 50 against CSK last season.
  • Sanju Samson averages just 16.08 in 12 innings for RR against CSK (193 runs). However, Samson has failed to reach double figures just twice in 13 matches this season, including eight scores above 20. Can he convert a start into a 50+ score today?
  • Shimron Hetmyer has smashed 19 sixes in the last five overs of matches in IPL 2022; the most of any player. CSK concede 11.38 per over in this phase.
  • R Ashwin has been terrific for RR this season. He has taken nine wickets in his past eight matches, and also has four double figure scores with the bat including a fifty.
  • Ashwin has dismissed Robin Uthappa seven times in 102 balls in the IPL (137 runs). He also has good numbers against Ambati Rayudu: 4/88 off 76 deliveries.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal is just three wickets away from beating Imran Tahir’s record of 26 wickets in a season by a spinner. He has taken one wicket in every game vs CSK since the start of 2019, and he has six wickets in two matches at Brabourne.
  • Trent Boult, who was player of the match last game (2/18), will be key up top especially against Ruturaj Gaikwad. Boult has dismissed Gaikwad twice in 18 balls, and the CSK opener struggles against left-arm seam in general: 10 dismissals for 185 runs in 139 balls in the IPL.

Chennai Super Kings

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad is the only CSK batsman to have at least 300 runs this season (366). The opener has a century against RR, but this is an improved Royals attack.
  • Devon Conway has made some low scores in recent games, but if he gets past the powerplay, watch out. He has struck 142 runs at a strike rate of 179.74 with just one dismissal in the middle overs.
  • Can Moeen Ali find his groove? The all-rounder has taken seven wickets in his past four matches at an average of 9.86 and economy rate of 5.83. He took 3/7 vs Royals last season.
  • Eyes will be on ‘New Malinga’ Matheesha Pathirana. He finished with figures of 3.1-0-24-2 in his first ever IPL match over the weekend. He will be looking to trouble RR’s batting lineup with his unorthodox action.
  • Mukesh Choudhary has taken the equal-most wickets in the powerplay this season along with Mohammed Shami (11).

Other Stats and Facts

  • This will be the first meeting between the teams this season. Since the start of 2018, both sides have won four matches each head-to-head.
  • Devdutt Padikkal has struck three 30+ scores in a row (31, 48, 39). He has struck 159 runs in four matches vs CSK at an average of 39.75 and strike rate of 132.50, including one fifty.
  • Yuzvendra Chahal has dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad three times in four innings.
  • RR hit a six every 7.6 balls in the final five overs in matches where Shimron Hetmyer was available. When he was out, this balloons up to one six ever 30 balls in the final five overs.

Brabourne Pitch Report and Weather

The Brabourne surfaces have typically been good for the batsmen, with an average first innings score of 179. The team batting first has won the past four matches on this ground. Also, the spinners have had success, taking 69 wickets at an average of 21.81 this season.

Dew is likely. CSK might look to chase, while RR might choose to bat first. So, RR is likely to bat first in this contest.

RR vs CSK Dream11 Prediction 20 May 2022

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.

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Jos Buttler
  • Batsmen: Shimron Hetmyer, Devon Conway, Devdutt Padikkal
  • All-rounders: R Ashwin, Moeen Ali
  • Bowlers: Trent Boult, Yuzvendra Chahal

Match Prediction

RR to win.

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 67

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RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 67

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When it comes to must-win matches over the years, Royal Challengers Bangalore have often not delivered. It is a reason why they are considered among the most frustrating franchises in the IPL, as they have the potential to deliver more than they do.

This year seemed different. They had assembled an excellent bowling attack on paper, that has performed more often than not. However, their batting has left a lot to be desired, so much so that if Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed and co. weren’t on their game earlier this season, RCB could have been competing with CSK and MI for bottom place.

All that needs to be put behind them ahead of this do-or-die clash. They must beat top-placed Gujarat Titans and hope Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals to qualify (scenarios here), which will require RCB’s batsmen to get runs on the board.

For Gujarat, life is much more comfortable. They sealed a top-two finish with a game to spare, and look the team to beat according to Kevin Pietersen. This game can serve as preparation for their big Qualifier next week, with a focus on their batting too.

Possible Playing 11

Royal Challengers Bangalore: 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Faf du Plessis (c), 3. Rajat Patidar, 4. Glenn Maxwell, 5. Mahipal Lomror, 6. Shahbaz Ahmed, 7. Dinesh Karthik (wk), 8. Harshal Patel, 9. Wanindu Hasaranga, 10. Mohammed Siraj, 11. Josh Hazlewood

Gujarat Titans: 1. Shubman Gill, 2. Wriddhiman Saha (wk), 3. Matthew Wade, 4. Hardik Pandya (c), 5. David Miller, 6. Rahul Tewatia, 7. Rashid Khan, 8. R Sai Kishore, 9. Lockie Ferguson/Alzarri Joseph, 10. Mohammed Shami, 11. Yash Dayal

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

  • Cometh the hour, cometh Virat Kohli. RCB desperately need him to deliver. His only half-century in IPL 2022 came against GT (58), although it did take 53 balls.
  • Virat has magnificent numbers at the Wankhede: 18 inns, 694 runs, avg. 63.09, SR 153.88.
  • Faf du Plessis also has excellent numbers on this ground (18 inns, 589 runs, avg. 42.07, SR 131.47), which includes 73* in his last game here vs SRH.
  • Glenn Maxwell has looked good for most of the season, but hasn’t quite been able to reach the heights he did in 2021. He has scored 228 runs, picked five wickets and taken four catches in IPL 2022, including three 30+ scores in his past four games. He has the highest strike rate (200) against spin of any player in IPL 2022 (min. 50 balls faced).
  • Dinesh Karthik’s strike rate of 192.56 is the highest out of any player with at least 200 runs this season. His last five scores at the Wankhede read: 30* (8), 66* (34), 44* (23), 25 (24) and 40 (24).
  • Wanindu Hasaranga took 5/18 in his previous match at the Wankhede (vs SRH). He took 2/28 vs GT earlier this season, part of 23 wickets overall – just one short of current Purple Cap holder Yuzvendra Chahal.
  • Can Josh Hazlewood bounce back after a horror night (0/64) vs Punjab? He has taken 55 wickets in 36 T20s since the start of 2021.

Gujarat Titans:

  • Wriddhiman Saha has had a good season (8 inns, 281 runs, avg. 40.14, SR 123.24). He is coming off a 57-ball 67* vs CSK, which was on this ground.
  • In fact, Saha has four 50+ scores in eight innings at the Wankhede. He has struck a total of 319 runs at an average of 63.80 and strike rate of 142.41.
  • Shubman Gill does not have the same success at the Wankhede (67 runs, avg. 9.57). However, he does have two fifties in his past three matches in IPL 2022.
  • Hardik Pandya is in need of runs after scores of 10, 3, 1, 24, 11 and 7 in his past six matches. He has solid numbers against RCB: 14 inns, 236 runs, avg. 33.71, SR 155.26, and is very experienced at the Wankhede: 40 inns, 827 runs, avg. 31.81, SR 134.47.
  • Rahul Tewatia has scored 276 runs in 11 innings at the Wankhede at an average of 55.20 and a strike rate of 158.62. His last two scores at the venue are 40* (21) and 40* (24). He struck 43* off 25 earlier this year vs RCB.
  • Expect GT to keep Rashid Khan up their sleeve for Dinesh Karthik. He has dismissed the keeper-batsman three times in 28 balls in T20s, including earlier this season.
  • Mohammed Shami has not gone wicketless against RCB since 2019 (10 wickets in seven matches). Also, he loves bowling at the Wankhede, with eight wickets in three matches this season and 18 wickets in nine T20s overall.
  • Also, Shami has the wood over Kohli. He has dismissed the RCB opener five times in 60 balls in the IPL (80 runs), although a couple of those were at the backend of an innings where Kohli was looking to score quickly.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Gujarat (174/4) chased RCB’s (170/4) thanks to a brilliant 79-run stand by Miller and Tewatia at Brabourne.
  • David Miller smashed a match-winning 39* off 24 balls vs RCB earlier in IPL 2022.
  • RCB should look to bowl Mohammed Siraj in the middle overs. He concedes just 6.27 runs per over in this phase, compared to 9.80 in the powerplay and 14.75 at the death.
  • Wriddhiman Saha in the powerplay in IPL 2022: 191 runs, SR 138.50, two dismissals.
  • Rahul Tewatia vs Harshal Patel: 21 balls, 40 runs, no dismissal.
  • Rajat Patidar struck 52 off 32 balls vs GT this season.
  • Both GT and RCB have won three out of three at the Wankhede in IPL 2022.

Wankhede Pitch Report and Weather

The last game was a high-scorer between MI and SRH. Kane Williamson’s team won by three runs after scoring 193.

The chasing team has won three of the past five games, with scores of 189, 192 and 193 in there. CSK was the team to bat poorly, with scores of 97 and 133/5 in their two games.

A warm evening is forecast, with possibility of dew.

RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction 19 May 2022

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.

Option 1:

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IPL 2022 Match 67: RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction

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RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 67 | BLR vs GT Dream11 Prediction Today | Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans Key Players | Wankhede Pitch Report
IPL 2022 Match 67: RCB vs GT Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Wriddhiman Saha
  • Batsmen: Shubman Gill, Faf du Plessis
  • All-rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Hardik Pandya
  • Bowlers: Mohammed Shami, Rashid Khan, Wanindu Hasaranga

Match Prediction

Can RCB handle the pressure? We shall see. The team batting first needs 170 to have a better chance of winning.

Gujarat Titans the team to beat in IPL 2022 – Kevin Pietersen

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Gujarat Titans the team to beat in IPL 2022 – Kevin Pietersen

Cricket News: Gujarat Titans the team to beat in IPL 2022 – Kevin Pietersen | Kevin Pietersen says Gujarat are best placed to win the IPL

According to Kevin Pietersen, it will be difficult to stop Gujarat Titans in this edition of the IPL. “They manage to find ways to win, from a good, middling or even a bad position. A team which has this winning mentality is very difficult to break,” he wrote in a column for Betway.

Pietersen didn’t expect this side to be at the apex of the points table as they are not the strongest side on paper. Gujarat Titans reminds him of Rajasthan Royals when they won the title under Shane Warne in 2008. They were not the best side on paper but went on to lift the title.

Positive attitude key for Gujarat Titans – Kevin Pietersen

For Pietersen it’s the positive attitude that the team management has inculcated into the players as they’re not inhibited. They’re just execute what feels right instinctively.

“It reminds me of Rajasthan Royals when they won the title under Shane Warne in 2008 – they weren’t the best side on paper but everybody knew what they were doing and they had a great mentality.

When you’re winning like that, the energy in the dressing room is so positive,” Pietersen wrote.

There are two more teams Pietersen expects to see in the playoffs – Rajathan Royals and Delhi Capitals. The Royals have been consistent for the most part, while Delhi are hitting their stride towards the backend of the season.

“Rajasthan Royals are going really well, too, while I expect Delhi Capitals, with all of their experience, to make a good push for the top four.

Those three teams are my favourites to win the competition,” wrote KP.

Pietersen opines that wrist spin is crucial in this IPL

Pietersen says that the commentators are full of praise for the hard, bouncy wickets as they allow for lots of runs and entertaining games.

However, according to Pietersen, if there is one thing that spinners love it’s bounce, so it’s not a surprise that spin is having such a big say in IPL 2022.

“The top two wicket-takers in the competition are spinners – and it’s really heartening to see Kuldeep Yadav, such an exciting talent, going well along with Yuzvendra Chahal,” Pietersen said.

“Orthodox spinners can be easier to line up, but mystery wrist spinners like Kuldeep and Yuzvendra Chahal are so difficult to play.”

Stokes is one of several appointments England must get right – Pietersen

Pietersen opined that being appointed as England Test captain is an incredible honour. Ben Stokes and his family would be incredibly proud of the southpaw.

Kevin is a firm believer that the England team needs a leadership group with some gravitas and personality.

“I enjoyed hearing Rob Key talking about getting the best coaching system in place to change the mentality of the team. It’s been so doom and gloom, the cricket’s been poor and the results have been rubbish. The whole thing needs a shake-up,” said KP.

Pietersen rightly stated that Stokes has the personality to captain the side, and personally he would prefer Graham Ford to come in as Test coach to complete the brain trust. However, Brendon McCullum was offered the role which has been accepted.

England will take on New Zealand in a three-match Test series starting on June 2.

KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 66

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KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 66

KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 66 | KKR vs LSG Dream11 Prediction Today | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants Key Players | DY Patil Pitch Report

The final round of league matches begin today, with Kolkata Knight Riders entering their final chance to make a miracle qualification to the IPL 2022 playoffs. Big wins in their past two matches, courtesy of the brilliant Andre Russell, have kept the door slightly open for KKR, but they need one more big effort and hope other results go their way.

Also, net run rate is an issue for KKR. Shreyas Iyer’s team is on +0.160 compared to Delhi’s +0.255. DC still have to play against Mumbai, so KKR need to put the pressure on with a good performance today.

Also in need of a good performance is Lucknow Super Giants. KL Rahul’s team have lost their last two matches, with the batting in the spotlight. The skipper himself is averaging just 23 with a strike rate of 117 against teams other than Mumbai Indians, so the onus is on him to set the tone. In addition, LSG’s batsmen from numbers 3-6 are averaging just 21.88, so today is an opportunity to build confidence in the quest for a top-two finish.

Possible Playing 11

Ajinkya Rahane is out of the tournament with a hamstring injury. KKR could bring B Indrajith back into the XI.

Kolkata Knight Riders: 1. B Indrajith, 2. Venkatesh Iyer, 3. Shreyas Iyer (c), 4. Nitish Rana, 5. Sam Billings (wk), 6. Rinku Singh, 7. Andre Russell, 8. Sunil Narine, 9. Umesh Yadav, 10. Tim Southee, 11. Varun Chakravarthy

LSG are settled, but will want more from their batting.

Lucknow Super Giants: 1. Quinton de Kock (wk), 2. KL Rahul (c), 3. Deepak Hooda, 4. Krunal Pandya, 5. Marcus Stoinis, 6. Ayush Badoni, 7. Jason Holder, 8. Avesh Khan, 9. Mohsin Khan, 10. Ravi Bishnoi, 11. Dushmantha Chameera

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Kolkata Knight Riders:

  • Andre Russell has had a dream season. He has scored 330 runs at a strike rate of 182.32 and has taken 17 wickets at a strike rate of 8.8. This includes 45 off 19 and 2/22 vs LSG.
  • Russell has smashed 66 off 29 vs Holder (one dismissal) and 34 off 19 vs Avesh Khan (two dismissals).
  • Shreyas Iyer has crossed double figures 11 times in 13 games this season. This includes six 25+ scores, but has crossed 50 just twice. Today would be a great day for the KKR captain to deliver.
  • Nitish Rana (26 off 16) and Sam Billings (34 off 29) played well in the last game vs SRH. Rana is striking at 150 vs spin this season (147 off 96 balls), but has been dismissed four times. However, LSG have a four-man pace attack to contend with.
  • Umesh Yadav is the second-most economical pacer in IPL 2022 (min. 15 overs) with an economy of just 6.9. He has taken eight wickets in the powerplay and has conceded just 6.1 per over in this phase.
  • Tim Southee is the third-most economical pacer in IPL 2022 (min. 15 overs). He took 1/28 against LSG earlier this season, where he was particularly good at the death. He dismissed Jason Holder.
  • Also, Southee has been excellent at DY Patil, with seven wickets in three matches at an economy rate of 4.9.

Lucknow Super Giants:

  • KL Rahul has scored just 101 runs in his last five innings at an average of 20.20 and strike rate of 104.12, with scores of 0, 8 and 10 in his past three outings. He does have good numbers vs KKR’s key bowlers: 60 off 49 vs Umesh (one dismissal), 116 off 90 vs Southee (two dismissals), 48 off 24 vs Russell (no dismissal), and 131 off 72 vs Narine (two dismissals).
  • Rahul has struck five 50+ scores in 12 innings vs KKR. His overall numbers vs KKR: 383 runs, avg. 34.82, SR 138.77.
  • Quinton de Kock scored 50 off 29 balls against KKR earlier this season. He has struck 49 off 35 balls against Umesh (one dismissal) in the IPL.
  • Deepak Hooda is in fine touch. He has struck scores of 59, 27, 41, 52 and 34 in his past five matches. Also, he is now the fifth-highest scorer this season with 406 runs in 13 matches.
  • Marcus Stoinis has been striking the ball well. He has scored 28 (14), 2 (run out) and 27 (17) in his last three knocks. In fact, LSG have the best run rate in the death overs this season (11.30).
  • Avesh Khan was player of the match against KKR earlier in IPL 2022. He took 3/19, dismissing Nitish Rana and Andre Russell along the way. Also, Avesh has taken at least five wickets in all three stages of the innings (powerplay, middle, death) in IPL 2022.
  • Jason Holder has taken six wickets at the death this season. Interestingly, KKR have the lowest scoring rate in overs 16-20 in IPL 2022 (9.82).
  • Mohsin Khan had an off day last game vs RR, but he took nine wickets in his previous five games including 1/6 in three overs vs KKR. He has the best economy rate (6.1) of any pacer who has bowled at least 15 overs in IPL 2022.

Other Stats and Facts

  • LSG (176/7) smashed KKR (101) earlier in IPL 2022.
  • In each of LSG’s five losses, both openers failed to reach 40. In all their eight wins, at least one of Rahul and de Kock crossed 40. So, KKR in the powerplay can help decide the result.
  • KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock and Deepak Hooda have scored 61% of LSG’s runs this season.
  • Rinku Singh struck scores of 35 (28) and 23* (19) at DY Patil in IPL 2022. He has also taken nine catches and effected a run-out this season.
  • Nitish Rana has scored 176 runs in his last five games at an average of 44.
  • Avesh Khan to be used against Nitish Rana? The seamer has dismissed Rana twice in 17 deliveries in the IPL, whilst conceding just nine.

DY Patil Pitch Report and Weather

KKR have won their past two when batting first. LSG have the best record when batting first in IPL 2022, with their last four losses coming when chasing. So, the captain who wins the toss could look to bat first despite the possibility of dew.

The team batting first has won three of the past four matches on this ground. The average first innings score in these four matches is 173.

LSG vs KKR Dream11 Prediction 18 May 2022

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.

Option 1:

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Option 2:

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Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock
  • Batsmen: Deepak Hooda, Shreyas Iyer
  • All-rounders: Andre Russell, Jason Holder
  • Bowlers: Avesh Khan, Tim Southee

Match Prediction

The team batting first will likely win this match. LSG start as favourites.

Real Madrid launch new kit: The best cricket references

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Real Madrid launch new kit: The best cricket references

Cricket News: Real Madrid launch new kit: The best cricket references | The best cricket references from Real Madrid launching their new kit

Football powerhouse Real Madrid have launched their new kit for the 2022/23 La Liga season. The new kits resemble the kind we see in the World Test Championship, and cricket fans, as always, were on the ball with the references. The kind we saw in the US Election back in late 2020.

Below are some magnificent tweets, including “Ferland Mendy looks like he’s about to take 3/78 against Durham not play La Liga football” and “you gonna have to bowl some legspin with that kit on.”

Best cricket references as Real Madrid launch new kit for the 2022/23 season

And they look better than England’s Test kit.

Forget the Bernabeau. How about Lord’s? Real Madrid look ready for the toss in an Ashes Test against Australia at the Home of Cricket.

David Alaba’s tweet received some epic quote tweet replies. Real Madrid look set to face Pakistan in a three-day Test match.

What about Karim Benzema? Off the long run or spin?

Or maybe even a stint in the IPL.

MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 65

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MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 65

MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction & Fan2Play Possible 11 Pitch Report: IPL 2022 Match 65 | MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction Today | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad Key Players | Wankhede Pitch Report

Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad meet for the first time this season, and both would have been hoping that it’d be in better circumstances. While five-time champions MI have had a better run in recent games, it has still been the season from hell, while SRH have lost five straight after winning five in a row.

As a result, SRH are hanging on by a fingernail to their playoff hopes. Not only must they win this match to go within two points of the Delhi Capitals, but they need to improve their net run rate of -0.270. To do that, their batting lineup must stand up, starting with skipper Kane Williamson who has struck 208 runs this season at a very poor strike rate of 92.85.

For MI, they officially ended CSK’s campaign last game and they will aiming to do the same to SRH. The new faces have added much-needed impact to a team that lost their first eight games, and the final piece of the puzzle will be seeing the struggling Rohit Sharma get some runs under his belt.

Possible Playing 11

MI to make room for Kieron Pollard? He has an excellent record against SRH, with 431 runs at an average of 43.10 and strike rate of 146.60.

Mumbai Indians: 1. Ishan Kishan (wk), 2. Rohit Sharma (c), 3. Tilak Varma, 4. Tristan Stubbs/Kieron Pollard, 5. Tim David, 6. Daniel Sams, 7. Hrithik Shokeen, 8. Ramandeep Singh, 9. Jasprit Bumrah, 10. Riley Meredith, 11. Kumar Kartikeya Singh

Sunrisers Hyderabad: 1. Abhishek Sharma, 2. Kane Williamson (c), 3. Rahul Tripathi, 4. Aiden Markram, 5. Nicholas Pooran (wk), 6. Washington Sundar, 7. Shashank Singh, 8. Marco Jansen, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Umran Malik, 11. T Natarajan

Key Players to Watch/Key Stats

Mumbai Indians:

  • Tilak Varma’s 368 runs is the most runs ever by a teenager in a single IPL season. He is averaging 40.88 and striking at 132.85, including 189 runs vs spin at a strike rate of 147.65 with just one dismissal.
  • Ishan Kishan has a score of 84 against SRH, but averages just 26.57 in seven innings against them. Also, he has a poor record at the Wankhede, with 248 runs in 14 innings at an average of 17.71. Can he turn this around?
  • Is this the day Rohit Sharma gets his first 50+ score of the year? He is always capable, but he has a poor record vs SRH: 18 inns, 277 runs, avg. 18.47, SR 124.22.
  • However, Rohit is the only player with at least 2,000 T20 runs at the Wankhede. He averages 35.23 and strikes at 134.77.
  • Daniel Sams has had a terrific comeback after a bad start to the season. He has taken 10 wickets in the past six matches, and has been among the top fantasy players in five of these games.
  • Jasprit Bumrah took 5/10 two games ago. He has 15 wickets in 12 games vs SRH (avg. 21.53) and will be key at the backend of the innings. He has dismissed Nicholas Pooran twice in nine balls, conceding just seven.
  • Kartikeya Singh has looked good, and he will be key in the middle against a team that struggles to hit sixes. He has taken 2/32 and 2/22 in his past two matches.

Sunrisers Hyderabad:

  • Abhishek Sharma has struck seven 30+ scores in 11 innings this season, including a 28-ball 43 last game. He has made scores of 65 and 0 at the Wankhede this season.
  • Aiden Markram is SRH’s second-highest run-scorer this season, with 358 runs in 10 innings at a superb average of 59.11 and strike rate of 141.50. This includes scores of 56 and 21 at the Wankhede.
  • Also, SRH could look to use Markram with the ball with a few left-handers in the MI lineup.
  • Rahul Tripathi can take on the MI spinners. He has struck 108 runs vs spin this season at a strike rate of 156.52 and average of 54.00.
  • T Natarajan (18 wickets in 10 matches) has had an excellent IPL 2022 campaign. Six have come in the powerplay and eight at the death (third-most).
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who also has eight wickets at the death this season, has taken 16 wickets in 11 matches vs MI at an average of 17.38 and economy rate of 6.62.
  • The last three times that Ishan Kishan has been dismissed in the powerplay, it has been a left-arm seamer that has got his wicket. Marco Jansen will have the task of taking an early wicket.
  • Umran Malik took a three-for in the last match, and also took 5/25 at the Wankhede earlier this season.

Other Stats and Facts

  • Head-to-head: Matches 18, MI 10, SRH 8.
  • Kane Williamson has struggled this season, and he has an awful record for SRH against MI: 5 inns, 43 runs, avg. 8.60, SR 102.38.
  • Aiden Markram has scored 68*, 41*, 56, 17, 42, 21 and 32 in his last seven innings.
  • Tilak Varma has struck scores of 38 and 34* at the Wankhede in IPL 2022.
  • Ishan Kishan and Rohit Sharma both strike at 90 or lower vs Washington Sundar.

Wankhede Pitch Report and Weather

CSK have been poor in the last two matches on this ground (97 and 133/5 batting first). In the previous four games at the Wankhede, the average first innings score was 182, with the team batting first winning both the games where 190+ was scored.

Another clear and warm evening is forecast, with dew expected.

MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction 17 May 2022

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.

Option 1:

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IPL 2022 Match 65: MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction

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IPL 2022 Match 65: MI vs SRH Dream11 Prediction

Fan2Play Prediction

Base team:

  • Wicket-keepers: Ishan Kishan
  • Batsmen: Tilak Varma, Rahul Tripathi
  • All-rounders: Daniel Sams, Aiden Markram
  • Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, T Natarajan

Match Prediction

Unpredictable game. Both teams look better when chasing, so if the side bowling first can restrict the team batting first to below 160, they will be well placed for a win.

IPL ratings down by up to 35% in 2022 compared to 2021

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IPL ratings down by up to 35% in 2022 compared to 2021

Cricket News: IPL ratings down 35% in 2022 compared to 2021 – Report | Ratings for the IPL have dropped in 2022 according to figures

The Indian Premier League (IPL) ratings have dropped by up to 35% from 2021 according to the latest figures. According to Financial Express, the TV viewership across age groups fell by over 30% in the first three weeks of the season, and has continued to slide a little further as the season nears its playoffs phase.

IPL 2022 is the first instance of a 10-team IPL since the 2011 season. As a result, the season is now 75 matches long instead of the usual 60, and also drags out to two months. Also, the poor performances of linchpins Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians are said to be contributing to the waning numbers, as have the performances of the out of form Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and co.

Also, IPL 2022 closes out what seems like a year of IPL action after the 2021 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and then restarted in the UAE in September/October. The T20 World Cup followed days later, and before you know it, IPL 2022 was underway, giving fans a significant amount of T20 cricket to consume.

Cricket News: IPL ratings down 35% in 2022 compared to 2021 - Report | Ratings for the IPL have dropped in 2022 according to figures
CSK and MI have struggled in 2022 compared to other seasons.

IPL ratings down: IPL becoming a ‘fatigued product’

Sandeep Goyal, Managing Director of Rediffusion Brand Solutions, said that there is the possibility of viewer fatigue given the amount of T20 cricket fans are exposed to.

“With a higher count of teams, the match count from 60 in IPL 2021 has now jumped to 75. Viewers are now jaded due to more matches, with their favourite teams not performing well,” said Gopal, referring to CSK and MI as the two major teams who have struggled this season.

Also, it needs to be considered that viewership numbers over the past two years were influenced by pandemic-induced lockdowns. In 2020, the IPL was originally postponed from its usual March-May slot until September, which saw a 28% increase in viewership after fans were starved of cricket for months. This time in 2021, India was in hard lockdown, with people confined to their homes. The IPL gave them something to watch.

“The year 2021 was an outlier in terms of consumer behaviour. The lockdowns dramatically increased viewership patterns across media, and a return to some kind of normalcy was always likely,” said Kavita Shenoy, founder and CEO of Voiro.

#BoredWithCricket trends on Twitter as the IPL 2022 playoffs near

Republic World created a stir after India’s badminton team won the Thomas Cup. They went on to compare the achievement with India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup triumph, with the hashtag #BoredWithCricket then trending online.

Some fans bemoaned the culture of promoting one sport while degrading another, while others believed more should be done to make as many cricket matches as relevant as possible.

Part of that is the IPL, whose brand is at risk if the BCCI continues to stretch out the season. Too much of something is never a good idea, and the IPL takes up more than enough of the cricketing calendar as is. Also, the notion of less is more can create that extra demand for matches going forward.

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