Proteas spinner George Linde set for maiden IPL stint with Lucknow Super Giants
Proteas allrounder George Linde is set for a maiden stint in the Indian Premier League after being signed as an injury replacement by Lucknow Super Giants.
Rajasthan Royals maintain perfect IPL start with fourth consecutive victory
Chasing a target of 202, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi once again underlined his talent with 78 from 26 balls while Dhruv Jurel took the Royals over the finishing line with an unbeaten 81.
The duo shared in a second-wicket partnership of 128 that brake the back of the run-chase and put the Royals firmly in control.
Ravindra Jadeja, 25 not out, provided the necessary support at the end as the Royals coasted to victory with two overs to spare.
Earlier, RCB captain Rajat Patidar struck 63 from 40 balls as the visitors posted a score of 201-8 in their 20 overs after being put in to bat the toss.
There were other RCB batters that supported their skipper as Virat Kohli scored 32 while Venkatesh Iyer hit a late cameo of 29 nout out to take them over the 200-run mark.
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga fails to recover from injury, ruled out of IPL
Sri Lanka spinner Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled for the entire Indian Premier League season after failing to recover from a hamstring injury, with Lucknow Super Giants set to name a replacement.
IPL report: LSG snatch dramatic 3-wicket win over KKR at Eden Gardens
In a classic IPL nail-biter that went right down to the wire, Lucknow Super Giants pulled off a sensational chase, defeating Kolkata Knight Riders by 3 wickets with the very last ball at Eden Gardens on Thursday.
David Miller heroics in vain as Gujarat Titans edge Delhi Capitals in IPL thriller
David Miller could not provide the finishing touch as the Delhi Capitals fell to a one-run defeat against Gujarat Titans in a thrilling Indian Premier League clash.