IPL 2021: Defending champions Mumbai Indians knocked out despite win against SRH
Mumbai Indians had to win by 171 runs to displace KKR from the fourth spot in the points table and qualify for the playoffs but Jason Roy gave SRH a firing start and denied the Rohit Sharma-led side the chance.
Oct 09, 2021, 00:20 AM IST
RCB skipper Virat Kohli WARNS SRH with powerful net session ahead of IPL 2021 clash – WATCH
RCB skipper Virat Kohli has ringed the warning bells ahead of the clash against SRH as he looked in sublime touch in the nets. In a clip posted by a Kohli on social media, the star batsman can be seen flaunting his full range in the nets. This would scare the Hyderabad franchise, which has been bottom-placed for the most part of the IPL 2021.
Oct 06, 2021, 18:21 PM IST
IPL 2021: When Preity Zinta teased Aryan Khan after PBKS signed Shahrukh in auction – watch viral video
During the IPL 2021 auction in February this year, things took a slightly funny turn when Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta and the think tank of the franchise bought a batsman named Shahrukh Khan. As the cricketer is the namesake of actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Zinta teased SRK's son Aryan by saying, "We got Shahrukh".
Oct 06, 2021, 16:47 PM IST
IPL 2021: MI opener Ishan Kishan REVEALS unique method which helped him get back in form
Ishan Kishan is in the 15-member squad picked for the T20 World Cup, set to start in UAE and Oman in a couple of weeks. However, the wicketkeeper-batsman's poor form ahead of the tournament was becoming a matter of concern for the Indian team management.
Oct 06, 2021, 15:44 PM IST
IPL 2021: Ishan Kishan, bowlers shine as Mumbai Indians thrash Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets to keep playoff hopes alive
Ishan Kishan played a knock of 50 runs off 25 balls and smashed five fours and three sixes as MI chased the paltry 91-run target within nine overs. Earlier, Nathan Coulter-Nile picked four wickets as Mumbai Indians restricted Rajasthan Royals to 90/9.
Oct 05, 2021, 22:55 PM IST
Virat Kohli trolls PBKS for their ‘Shanti’ tweet after RCB beat KL Rahul’s men in IPL 2021 clash – WATCH
Kohli hit back at PBKS for their old tweet. During their previous encounter in the first leg of the IPL 2021, PBKS had tweeted a banter post against RCB when they were closing in on victory. The tweet read, "Yahan pe sab shanti shanti hai (everything is very peaceful here)!", along with a picture of the RCB dugout.
Oct 04, 2021, 17:47 PM IST
IPL 2021: What KKR, MI, RR and PBKS need to qualify for playoffs?
The fight for the fourth and final spot in the IPL 2021 has heated up after 49 matches in the season as Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, and Rajasthan Royals are still in contention to book the remaining playoff berth, while Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore have already sealed their places for the knockout round of the tournament.
IPL 2021: How can Mumbai Indians qualify for playoffs despite being seventh on points table?
The loss against Delhi Capitals leaves Mumbai Indians' qualification chances dependent on other teams' performances. MI are seventh on the table with 10 points from 12 games and have won only one of their previous five games. Four teams -- KKR, PBKS, RR, and MI -- are on 10 points each but the five-time champions' Net Run Rate is the lowest among the five teams in contention for two play-off berths.
Oct 03, 2021, 14:37 PM IST
