Sports Top 10: The end of the 17th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 was quite exciting. In this match, Punjab Kings team, which was chasing the target of 200 runs, once lost half of its team against Gujarat Titans on the score of 111. After this, due to the excellent innings of Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma, Punjab won the match by 3 wickets. This is Punjab’s second win after the fourth match this season. At the same time, a big record in IPL history was also seen broken in this match, in which the figure of 300 sixes in the tournament was crossed for the first time in just 17 matches. Earlier in the 2023 IPL season, only 259 sixes were hit after 17 matches.
Punjab Kings registered their second win this season
Fans got to see a lot of excitement in the match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings played at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. In this match, home team Gujarat got a chance to bat first in which on the basis of captain Shubman Gill’s unbeaten inning of 89 runs, they scored 199 runs at the loss of 4 wickets in 20 overs. After this, Punjab Kings, while chasing the target, at one time lost 6 wickets till the score of 150. From here, the partnership of 43 runs in 22 balls for the 7th wicket between Shashank Singh and Ashutosh Sharma turned the entire match. Punjab won this match with one ball remaining.
Punjab Kings created history by chasing the target of 200 runs
Gujarat Titans had given a target of 200 runs to Punjab Kings to win the match. By chasing this target in an exciting manner, the Punjab Kings team has made a big record in its name. Let us tell you that Punjab Kings have chased the target of 200 runs for the sixth time in IPL. No team has been able to do this before in the history of the tournament. After Punjab Kings, the record of chasing the target of 200 or more runs most times in IPL is in the name of Mumbai Indians who have achieved this feat 5 times.
Shubman Gill said bad fielding was the main reason for the defeat.
In the match against Punjab Kings, Gujarat Titans fielders dropped at least three catches in the match. After the defeat in this match, Gujarat team captain Shubman Gill said that we dropped some catches. It is never easy when you drop a catch on such a wicket. It is difficult to defend runs in these circumstances. The new ball was providing some help but there is scope for improvement. He said that I think 200 was a very good score. We were in the contest till the 15th over, but when you drop catches you are in trouble.
Triple century of sixes completed in IPL 2024
In the match between Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings, when Shubman Gill hit a six in the very first over of the innings, it was the 300th six of this season. This is the first time in IPL history that the figure of 300 sixes was reached in just 17 matches. Earlier in the year 2023, the number of sixes after the same number of matches was 259. So far this season, 312 sixes have been hit.
David Miller will be out for the next 1 to 2 weeks
David Miller’s name was not in the playing 11 of Gujarat Titans in the match against Punjab Kings in IPL 2024, after which captain Shubman Gill informed about his injury at the time of toss. While talking to the broadcaster during the mid-inning break, Kane Williamson, who became a part of the playing 11 for the first time this season, said that David Miller will not be able to play for the next 1 to 2 weeks, which is definitely a big blow for us.
Suryakumar Yadav can play against Delhi Capitals
The IPL 2024 season has not been good at all for Mumbai Indians under the captaincy of Hardik Pandya so far in which they have faced defeat in all the first three matches. However, now a good news is coming for the team before the match against Delhi Capitals, in which Suryakumar Yadav can be seen playing. Surya has been approved by NCA, he can now join his team and play in IPL. Surya will join the team and take part in the practice session, only after which a decision will be taken whether he will play in the next match or he will have to wait more.
Gudrat Titans team reaches sixth place after defeat in points table
After defeating Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings team has now reached fifth position in the points table. The team has won two out of four matches, while it has faced defeat in two. After losing Thursday’s match, Gujarat team has now reached sixth position. The team has won two out of four matches and lost two, leaving its net run rate at -0.580. After 17 matches in IPL 2024, Kolkata Knight Riders team is at the top in the points table, while Rajasthan, Chennai and Lucknow teams are currently at second, third and fourth positions.
Shubman in orange cap and Mohit Sharma in purple cap took a long jump.
RCB’s Virat Kohli has scored the most runs so far in this year’s Indian Premier League. He has scored 203 runs in four matches. He has scored two half-centuries so far. If we talk about the number two batsman, then Riyan Parag is in control of it. Meanwhile, Shubhman Gill has now reached the fourth position. He has scored 164 runs in four matches. His unbeaten inning of 89 runs played against Punjab has also become the biggest innings of this year. After this, if we talk about Purple Cap, now Mohit Sharma of Gujarat Titans has reached the first place there. He has taken 7 wickets in his name after playing 4 matches. CSK’s Mustafizur Rahman also has 7 wickets in three matches. But Mohit’s economy is better, that’s why he is in first place.
Umesh Yadav achieved a big feat by taking 1 wicket
Fast bowler Umesh Yadav, who played for Gujarat Titans in this season of IPL, may have taken one wicket with the ball against Punjab Kings but he definitely achieved a big achievement. Now in IPL history, Umesh Yadav has become the bowler taking the most wickets against any one team. Umesh now has a total of 34 wickets in his name against Punjab Kings, in which he has broken the records of Sunil Narine and Dwayne Bravo.
Chennai Super Kings will challenge Sunrisers Hyderabad at home.
The 18th match of the 17th season of IPL will be played between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Hyderabad. The last time this match was played, more than 500 runs were scored, so all the fans are going to keep their eyes on the pitch. CSK is currently third in the points table while Sunrisers Hyderabad is at 7th position.
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