The IPL Journal

And we are returning to our camp!! IPL 2021 resumes but this time back again in the UAE.  BCCI confirms this news with an official announcement made by the officials. The decision was unanimously taken in a special general meeting held virtually. The remainder of the tournament will be held in September-October. Enjoy the remainder of this tournament from home. We hope you get vaccinated as soon as possible.  Stay safe, maintain social distancing and take care. 

These times have been really difficult for all of us. Especially India, although the IPL 2021 brought about a change trying to cheer up the moods and lighten the atmosphere around us. The BBCI and governing bodies of the Indian Premier League have decided to postpone the season with immediate effect. This was also considered because many players from the Kolkata Knight Riders in their match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore tested positive for COVID 19. At present, the players safety and health is very important and they must be able to go back to their families and stay at home.  The BBCI will make sure that each and every person associated with the ongoing tournament, would safely reach their homes and they will arrange for all the necessary safe travel. Requesting everyone to please stay at home, wear a mask, sanitize and maintain social distancing. Get vaccinated as soon as you can.

 We are headed to match number of the Super-Sunday!  This match is between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, here at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahemdabad.  Updates coming in from Punjab Kings- Captain KL Rahul complained of abdomen pain and did not respond the medicines, hence with further tests it was revealed that he was diagnosed with acute appendicitis. This needed the be resolved surgically and for better care, he is transferred to a hospital. In Rahul's absence, Mayank Agarwal would captain the Punjab Kings. What a magnificent beginning as debut Captain for Mayank Agarwal who scored a commendable  99*(58) against the Delhi Capitals. With the efforts of Dawid Malan's 26(26) and Chris Gayle's 13(9). Although, the Capitals were able to take some wickets Kagiso Rabada's 3/36(4), Axar Patel and Avesh Khan got one wicket respectively. This restricted the Kings to complete at 166/6 (20)  In the chase that followed, Prithvi Shaw got back to back boundaries in the...

 You guys are headed for a master blaster day here in the IPL 2021!  A double trouble affair, today two matches will be held today! This afternoon the Rajasthan Royals look to attack the Orange Army in their clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.  Sole Josh over the men in pink- Jos Buttler baffled the Sunrisers Hyderabad with his maiden IPL Century as he gets 124(64) as usual striking consistently is Sanju Samson who scored a brilliant 48(33) to support his team. A short sweet cameo was played by Riyan Parag 15*(8) with the fall of just three wickets off Rashid Khan, Vijay Shankar and Sandeep Sharma from the Sunrisers Hyderabad bowling unit. With the end of the first innings the Royals complete at 220/3(20)  In the chase that followed, the bowling unit of the men in pink, Rajashthan Royals got the better off the Orange Army as Manish Pandey's 31(20), Jonny Bairstow's 30(21) and Captain Kane Williamson's 20(21) fail to strike to the tunes of Mustafizur Rahman's ...

Mumbai Indians take on Chennai Super Kings in the IPL El Clasico at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.  Chennai Super Kings' pull off some massive runs even in less number of deliveries faced. Ambati Rayudu aced his game for 72* off 27 deliveries, Moeen Ali's 58(36) and Fantastic Faf Du Plessis's 50 off 28 deliveries help the team to set a huge total of 218/4(20) Mumbai Indians Bowling Unit Kieron Pollard gets 2/12(2) Trent Boult and Jasprit Bumrah have expensive overs despite getting 1 wicket each.  In the chase that followed, opening partnership- Captain Rohit Sharma's 25(24) and Quinton De Kock's fast 38(28) deliveries set a good space for the remaining batsman to come. At one point here, CSK looked like they will seal the deal early on but little did they know of Kieron Pollard who already struck well with the ball will do so powerfully with the ball as he scored a huge 87*(34) and solely lead the Mumbai Indians to victory by 4 wickets.  It looked nearly impossible...

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahemdabad hosted the Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore. A fierce, unstoppable and one many army, PBKS Captain KL Rahul's Klassic Knock 91*(57) set the tone of this match. He was well-supported by Chris Gayle's 46(24) and a short cameo by Harpreet Brar 25*(17) bring up the total of 179/5(20) Royal Challengers Bangalore Bowlers were able to take some important wickets that slowed the game. Key wicket takers included Kyle Jamieson 2/32(3) Shabhaz Ahemad 1/11(2) and Daniel Sam's 1/24(4) most of these were expensive spells, although it slowed down the innings, PBKS managed to get in some boundaries and huge maximums!  In the run chase that followed, Virat Kohli led Royal Challengers Bangalore didn't get the steady start and soon back to back wickets falling allowed the PBKS bowling unit to get the better of them. Harpreet Brar 3/19(4) Ravi Bishnoi's 2/17(4) and Mohammed Shami's 1/28 (3.4) did the damage as Virat Kohli 35(34) Rajat Pa...