A historically low score at home for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League saw them suffer a fifth straight defeat on Friday. Sunil Narine starred with both ball and bat as Kolkata Knight Riders cruised to an eight-wicket victory with almost 10 overs to spare. New Zealand's Glenn Phillips ruled out of IPL with groin injury Although Chennai narrowly avoided their all-time lowest IPL score of 79, the 103-9 they posted at Chepauk was hardly less humiliating — especially just a day after Mahendra Singh Dhoni resumed captaincy in place of the injured Ruturaj Gaikwad. Kolkata’s spin trio — Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, and Moeen Ali — choked the hosts with combined figures of 12-1-55-6. Narine, who claimed 3-13, then blasted 44 off only 18 balls, including five sixes and two fours, to help Kolkata reach 107-2 in just 10.1 overs. The commanding chase propelled Kolkata to third in the standings, trailing the Gujarat Titans and the unbeaten Delhi Capitals by six points. Chennai, meanwhile, slumped just above bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad after an unprecedented third successive home defeat. Narine finishes it quickly Having shone with the ball, Narine wasted no time in leading Kolkata’s swift pursuit, ably supported by Quinton de Kock, who hammered three sixes during his 23-run cameo. The left-handed duo took on pace bowler Khaleel Ahmed (0-40) and didn’t spare Ravichandran Ashwin either, who gave away 30 runs in his three overs. After De Kock and Narine were dismissed bowled, Ajinkya Rahane and Rinku Singh sealed what became Chennai’s worst defeat in terms of balls remaining. Chennai’s batting collapses Dhoni opted to bat first after losing the toss, and Kolkata capitalised, fielding a spin-heavy attack perfectly tailored for the conditions. Ali, included specifically to counter the left-handed opening pair of Devon Conway and Rachin Ravindra, delivered a maiden in the powerplay and removed Conway, who was trapped lbw attempting a reckless reverse sweep. Pakistan slaps one-year PSL ban on South African Corbin Bosch for breaching contract Ravindra, struggling to settle, offered a leading edge to Harshit Rana. Vijay Shankar, who top-scored with 29, survived two dropped chances before finally holing out in the 10th over to backward square leg off Chakravarthy. With Gaikwad absent, Rahul Tripathi stepped in but failed to pick Narine, while Ashwin, promoted up the order, lasted just seven balls for a single run. Impact substitute Deepak Hooda couldn’t revive Chennai’s innings either, falling for a four-ball duck to a catch at midwicket, and Dhoni was trapped lbw by Narine for 1. At 75-8, Chennai were staring at the ignominy of their lowest ever IPL score. Shivam Dube, unbeaten on 31, spared them that fate, but the damage was done. Chennai managed just three boundaries after the eighth over.

Gujarat Titans’ batter Glenn Phillips of New Zealand has been ruled out of the remainder of the Indian Premier League due to a groin injury. Phillips sustained the injury when he came on as a substitute fielder during Gujarat’s game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 6. The IPL said in a statement on Saturday that Phillips has “returned to New Zealand.” Phillips did not have a chance to start in any of the five Gujarat games this season. He is the second overseas player of the franchise to leave the tournament early after Kagiso Rabada of South Africa returned home on April 3 to deal with a personal matter. It was not clear when Rabada will rejoin the team. Two fans die before Colo Colo vs Fortaleza match in Chile Gujarat has eight points from four wins in five games and is joint leader with Delhi Capitals, which has won all of its four games and also has eight points. Jos Buttler of England, Afghanistan’s Rashid Khan and Sherfane Rutherford of the West Indies are the overseas players who have played for Gujarat this season. It also has South African fast bowler Gerald Coetzee and Afghanistan’s Karim Janat as overseas players in its ranks.

Batter Sai Sudharsan and bowler Prasidh Krishna led Gujarat Titans to a 58-run victory over Rajasthan Royals as the 2022 champions notched their fourth straight win in the Indian Premier League on Wednesday to go top of the 10-team standings. Left-handed opener Sudharsan smashed 82 off 53 balls -- his third half century of the season -- and spearheaded Gujarat to 217-6 after Rajasthan won the toss and bowled. Right-arm fast bowler Krishna then picked up 3-24 in four overs with his sharp, short deliveries and spinner Rashid Khan took 2-37 as Rajasthan was bowled out for 159 in 19.2 overs. Shimron Hetmyer of the West Indies top-scored in the chase with 52 off 32 balls and captain Sanju Samson made a 28-ball 41, but both fell to Krishna, who impressed with the old and new ball. Gujarat has eight points with four wins in five games. It fell short by 11 runs in the only loss against Punjab Kings in the opening game run-fest at home. Gujarat has a two-point lead over second-placed Delhi Capitals, which has played two fewer games. Delhi has won all three of its games and is the only unbeaten team in the tournament. Rajasthan, which came into the game on the back of successive wins against Chennai Super Kings and Punjab, is seventh after five matches. Rajasthan batters stumble Arshad Khan and Mohammed Siraj took the sting out of Rajasthan’s run-chase inside the first three overs when they dismissed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Nitish Rana cheaply. Jaiswal timed the ball confidently, only to see Rashid not moving an inch at third man for the catch, and Rana’s ramp shot flew to Kulwant Khejroliya, also at third man, as Rajasthan slipped to 12-2. Samson and Riyan Parag (26) revived the chase briefly with Parag smashing three sixes. Parag was convinced he didn’t edge impact player, left-arm fast bowler Khejroliya, after Gujarat went for a successful television review. Rashid, who picked up just one wicket in the last four matches, struck when Dhruv Jorel misread the googly and Sudharsan gobbled a low catch at deep mid-wicket. Partex SC in turmoil as players protest unpaid wages Samson was undone by Krishna’s extra pace and got caught at short third man before Hetmyer made a brisk half century. He was eventually caught at deep backward square in the 16th over off another Krishna short ball to end Rajasthan’s slim hopes. Sudharsan stands tall Sudharsan continued his sublime form. He and Jos Buttler laid the foundation for a big Gujarat score with an 80-run, second-wicket stand. That came after captain Shubman Gill (2) had his off stump clattered by Jofra Archer’s 147 kph (91 mph) delivery before Sudharsan and Buttler took the total to 94. Buttler, who moved to Gujarat after playing seven IPL seasons for Rajasthan, made 36 off 25 balls against his long-time franchise before falling lbw to Maheesh Theekshana (2-54) off a delivery that spun back sharply. Shahrukh Khan hit a quick-fire 36 off 20 before Theekshana had him stumped off a full delivery. Sudharsan kept Gujarat going at more than 10 an over by smashing three sixes and eight fours but missed out on a century. He was caught behind off a thin inside edge against Tushar Deshpande (2-53) in the penultimate over as Rahul Tewatia (24 not out in 12 balls) carried Gujarat over the 200-run mark.

Shubman Gill crafted a composed unbeaten 61 to guide Gujarat Titans to a comfortable seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, with 20 balls to spare, in Sunday’s Indian Premier League match. It was Gill’s first fifty of the season and played a key role in Gujarat registering their third straight win, lifting them to second in the standings. His 43-ball knock featured nine boundaries. Delhi downs Chennai to stay unbeaten and Punjab suffers first loss to Rajasthan in IPL All-rounder Washington Sundar chipped in with a rapid 49 off 29 deliveries in the successful chase, as Gujarat reached 153-3 in 16.4 overs. Hyderabad, after losing the toss, posted 152-8 in 20 overs following another lacklustre batting performance. Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj starred with 4-17 from his four overs. Hyderabad’s losing streak continuesThe defeat marked Hyderabad’s fourth loss in a row, leaving them anchored at the bottom of the 10-team table. The top-order failed to fire again, crumbling under pressure from Siraj’s new-ball spell. Travis Head was dismissed for eight, while Abhishek Sharma managed only 18. Ishan Kishan, who had scored a century in the opening match, could only muster 17 before being removed by Prasidh Krishna. The 2024 runners-up found themselves struggling at 50-3 in the 8th over. Despite the early damage, Nitish Reddy and Heinrich Klaasen put on a 50-run stand off 39 balls for the fourth wicket. Klaasen, the costliest overseas player this season, is yet to reach a half-century in five outings. He made 27 off 19 balls, striking two fours and a six. Reddy top-scored with 31 off 34 balls, including three boundaries, but Gujarat’s spinners tightened the screws. Sai Kishore returned figures of 2-24 from four overs, while Rashid Khan went wicketless, conceding 31 runs. Kolkata thumps Hyderabad by 80 runs in IPL-2025 Following the end of the fourth-wicket stand in the 14th over, Hyderabad kept losing wickets at regular intervals. Captain Pat Cummins provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 22 off nine balls, laced with three boundaries and a six, pushing the total past 150. Shaky start for GujaratGujarat’s innings got off to a shaky start. Mohammed Shami (2-28) removed Sai Sudharsan for five early on, and Cummins took the big scalp of in-form Jos Buttler, who was caught behind for a three-ball duck. That set the stage for a match-winning third-wicket partnership between Gill and Sundar. The pair added 90 runs off 56 balls, with Sundar taking the aggressive approach. Promoted to No. 4, he struck five fours and two sixes. Shami broke the stand early in the 14th over, dismissing Sundar, but Sherfane Rutherford, brought in as an impact player, picked up the pace. The West Indies all-rounder blasted an unbeaten 35 off just 16 balls, featuring six boundaries and a six, sealing the win swiftly for Gujarat. Gill brought up his half-century in 36 balls and remained unbeaten to finish the job. Schedule change on SundayOnly one match was played on Sunday instead of the planned doubleheader. The Kolkata Knight Riders’ home fixture against Lucknow SuperGiants was postponed to Tuesday at the request of Kolkata police due to religious festivities in the city. Tuesday will now feature two matches, with Punjab hosting Chennai in the evening after the rescheduled Kolkata-Lucknow game.

IPL will see the last third of the season go underway as Mumbai Indians will face Kolkata Knight Riders on 3rd May at the Wankhede stadium. Kolkata is sitting at the 2nd position while Mumbai is struggling at no. 9 with very slim chances of qualifying for the playoffs. The match will start at 8:00 PM BST. Schedule of MI vs KKR Match in IPL 2024  Table: Schedule of MI vs KKR Match Date Time Venue 51 Friday, May 3, 2024 8:00 P.M BST Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Preview of Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2024 (51st Match) Historically this fixture is dominated by Mumbai Indians. But this time Kolkata Knight Riders will step on the ground as favorites. They have been a well-functioning side since the beginning of the campaign. The opening pair of Phil Salt and Sunil Narine have been performing great. Their destructive opening partnerships along with quick-fire innings from the likes of Andre Russell, Shryeash Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvangshi, and Rinku Singh have helped KKR score 200+ five times already. Wankhede is known for high-scoring encounters and this core of batters will fancy their chances here as well. Read more: Tigers set for New York: T20 World Cup pitches arrive at Nassau County Stadium Mumbai Indians on the other hand has been struggling with only three wins from 10 games this season. Their bowling has been disappointing beyond expectations and has been failing the batters all season. They conceded 200+ four times and 250+ two times this season. Although the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Gerald Coetzee have been doing their part being the highest and 4th highest wicket-takers of this season respectively. Yet it is proving to be nowhere near enough. Their key players like Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav, etc. have been performing below their usual level. MI vs KKR H2H Records So Far Table: Head-to-head records between Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders Total Matches MI Win KKR Win Tie/NR 32 23 9 0 MI vs KKR H2H at Wankhede So Far Table: Head-to-head records between Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders at Wankhede Total Matches MI Win KKR Win Tie/NR 10 9 1 0 Read more: Bangladesh vs India Women’s 3rd T20I 2024: Match Preview Mumbai Indians Squad Table: List of players of the Mumbai Indians Team Players Role Hardik Pandya © Allrounder Dewald Brevis Batting Allrounder Jasprit Bumrah Bowler Piyush Chawla Bowling Allrounder Gerald Coetzee Bowler Tim David Middle Order Batter Harvik Desai Wicketkeeper Batter Shreyas Gopal Allrounder Ishan Kishan Wicketkeeper Batter Anshul Kamboj Allrounder Kumar Kartikeya Bowler Akash Madhwal Bowler Kwena Maphaka Bowler Mohammad Nabi Allrounder Shams Mulani Allrounder Naman Dhir Top Order Batter Shivalik Sharma Batter Rohit Sharma Top Order Batter Romario Shepherd Bowling Allrounder Arjun Tendulkar Bowler Nuwan Thushara Bowler Tilak Verma Batting Allrounder Nehal Wadhera Top Order Batter Luke Wood  Bowler Suryakumar Yadav Batter Read more: India Women secure lead with rain-affected win over Bangladesh Kolkata Knight Riders Squad Table: Players list of Kolkata Knight Riders Team Players Role Shreyas Iyer © Top Order Batter Vaibhav Arora Bowler Srikar Bharat Wicketkeeper Batter Dushmantha Chameera Bowler AM Ghazanfar Bowler Harshit Rana Bowler Venkatesh Iyer Allrounder Sunil Narine Bowling Allrounder Manish Pandey Top Order Batter Angkrish Raghuvanshi Top Order Batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz Wicketkeeper Batter Ramandeep Singh Middle Order Batter Nitish Rana Middle Order Batter Anukul Roy Allrounder Andre Russell Allrounder Sherfane Rutherford Middle Order Batter Chetan Sakariya Bowler Sakib Hussain Bowler Phil Salt Wicketkeeper Batter Rinku Singh Middle Order Batter Mitchell Starc Bowler Suyash Sharma Bowler Varun Chakravarthy Bowler Read more: BCB announces ticket sales for Bangladesh vs. Zimbabwe T20I Series Key Players to Watch in the MI Squad Jasprit Bumrah Jasprit Bumrah has been one of the only constants of Mumbai Indians this year. He is the highest wicket-taker with 14 wickets currently. 9 of them came from the three matches MI won with an economy of 5.33 only. It is evident how much Bumrah needs to shine for MI to win.  Tilak Varma Tilak Varma has been arguably the best batter of MI this season. He is the highest run-scorer for Mumbai with 343 runs from 10 games averaging 42.87 and striking at 153.81. He also played 3 50+ innings and is the only entrant from Mumbai in the top 10 run-scorer list. Read more: Preview of Bangladesh vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I Match of 2024 Key Players to watch in the KKR Squad Sunil Narine Sunil Narine has rediscovered himself in this IPL. The legend of this tournament has found a new life with the bat in hand. He is the 2nd highest run-scorer of KKR with 372 runs striking at a mammoth rate of 181. He also has a century as well. He also picked up 11 wickets with the bowl making him the most impactful player of this KKR side. Phil Salt Phil Salt is KKR’s other destructive opener who scored 392 runs and kept a strike rate of 180.64. He has four fifties which is joint most this season. His opening partnership with Narine has decided many games for KKR this season and it shouldn’t be anything different this time as well. Read more: Analyzing Bangladesh Preliminary Squad in the Upcoming BAN vs ZIM T20I Series 2024 Final Words According to statistics Mumbai Indians dominate over Kolkata Knight Riders. However, the situation is different in IPL 2024 where KKR and MI are holding rank 2 and 9 respectively so far.  MI cannot afford to lose any game now if they wish to qualify for the playoffs. On the other hand, KKR will look to strengthen their position at the top of the table with a win in this game.  Therefore, it can be said that it will be challenging for Mumbai Indians to win against a well-polished opponent like Kolkata Knight Riders in the 51st match of the IPL 2024 tournament.  Read more: What lies ahead for Bangladesh spinners under Mushtaq Ahmed's guidance

Bangladesh speedster Taskin Ahmed is working on his recovery from a shoulder injury. The pacer said he is upbeat about making a comeback in the upcoming season of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) but expressed regret over missing the IPL chance. The pacer was included in the IPL draft — the cash-rich T20 event in India. However, at the last moment, his name was withdrawn by Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), marking the thrid time he missed an IPL opportunity. It's all about David Warner in his final test at the Sydney Cricket Ground against Pakistan  “As a cricketer, I always want to play in franchise leagues,” Taskin said. “With this, I missed the IPL chance three times.” Taskin also missed the opportunity to play in the recently-concluded New Zealand series due to the shoulder injury.  “I would have enjoyed it if I was on this tour. It's always great to bowl in New Zealand,” he said. “I would have witnessed Bangladesh's success if I were there. Bangladesh played really well. It's our team, and the pride is always ours.” Bangladesh U-19 aim high in ICC World Cup 2024 Bangladesh's pace-bowling unit performed well in New Zealand, making the most of the conditions. During the tour, Bangladesh won an ODI and a T20I, marking the first instances of Bangladesh winning white-ball international matches against New Zealand on Kiwi soil. The right-arm pacer mentioned that he has started to bowl with full strength and is expected to make a return with BPL. Bangladesh National Cricket Team’s Future Tour Program by ICC in 2024  “I’m feeling much better now and have started bowling,” he said. “We still have two weeks to go before BPL, so I believe I can make a comeback fully fit.”

CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final Live Streaming: After 73 games, the two of the most consistent teams are pitted against each other in the summit clash. CSK vs GT FINAL live: Back to square one! The first match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 was played between the giants Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. After a dozen of matches and playoffs, we will witness another power-packed clash between the debutants of this season, CSK and GT. Both teams have shown terrific performances in this year’s tournament and are now all set to clinch the prestigious IPL 2023 title. Facing Dhoni are last year's winners and straight second-time finalists Gujarat Titans, playing on home soil at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium. Here is all you need to know IPL 2023 Final. Read more: Indonesia to Host Argentina In a Friendly Football Match on June 2023 When will the IPL 2023 Final match between Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings be played? The IPL 2023 Final match between Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings will take place on May 28, Sunday. Where will the IPL 2023 Final match between Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings be played? The IPL 2023 Final match between Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings will be played at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. What time will the IPL 2023 Final match between Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings start? The IPL 2023 Final match between Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Sunday. The toss will take place at 7 PM IST. CSK vs GT FINAL: Live-streaming details Here are all the live-streaming details of the upcoming final match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. Read more: West Indies A clinch victory over Bangladesh A in second unofficial Test Which TV channels will broadcast Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2023 Final match? How to watch IPL 2023 Final from India? The Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2023 Final match will be televised on the Star Sports Network in India. How to live stream the Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2023 Final match? The Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2023 Final match will be streamed live on the JioCinema app and website in India. How To Watch IPL 2023 Live in Bangladesh? The Indian Premier League (IPL) is one of the most-watched and loved cricket leagues in the world. With its popularity spreading worldwide, Bangladesh is no exception, with fans eagerly waiting to watch IPL 2023 live. In this article, we will explore how you can watch IPL 2023 live in Bangladesh on various channels and platforms. Which channels and platforms offer IPL live streaming in Bangladesh? Gazi TV, Channel 9, Rabbitholebd, Bongo BD, Star Sports, and other streaming platforms such as Crictime and Cricvid offer IPL live streaming in Bangladesh. Many local channels and streaming platforms in Bangladesh have acquired broadcasting rights for IPL 2023, making it easy for fans to watch the matches live. In addition, Star Sports, the official broadcaster of IPL, is also accessible in Bangladesh. Read more: Bangladesh to get smallest fraction of prize money for Test Championship Gazi Tv – The official broadcasting partner of IPL 2023 in Bangladesh Gazi TV (GTV) is a popular sports channel in Bangladesh, owned by the Gazi Television satellite network. It is the official broadcasting partner of IPL 2023 in Bangladesh, airing IPL live coverage in the Bengali language. GTV is not restricted to cable networks but is also available on IPTV as Gazi Tv Live. Bongo BD – The streaming platform to access IPL anytime and anywhere Bongo BD is Bangladesh’s first and biggest streaming video-on-demand service, offering a library of on-demand content. IPL live streaming is accessible for free on Bongo BD’s official website, application, and Youtube channel. Subscribe to the Bong BD website or download the unlimited IPL live-streaming app for easy access to IPL 2023 live. Channel 9 – Leading Entertainment Channel in Bangladesh Channel 9 is a popular entertainment channel accessible on cable and satellite networks in Bangladesh, owned by Virgo Media Limited. Its feature Channel 9 Live Cricket covers major cricket events, including IPL. Rabbitholebd – The go-to IPL Live Streaming Channel Rabbitholebd is a popular streaming platform in Bangladesh that lets its subscribers stream live cricket. It is an excellent option to catch IPL 2023 live instead of sitting in front of the TV. Remember that you can access GTV live Sports on Rabbitholebd. Read more: BAN vs AFG Series 2023: Fixtures, Schedules, Teams, Head-to-Head Records Best Alternatives to Watch IPL Final Live 2023 from any countries, Mildest, UK, USA Apart from the above-listed channels and streaming platforms, you can also watch IPL live on other platforms such as Crictime, Cricvid, ThopTV IPL, and more. These platforms offer free access to IPL live streaming, making it easy for fans to watch the matches without any hassle. CSK vs GT FINAL- IPL 2023: Playing XI Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja, Devon Conway, Ambati Rayudu, Gujarat Titans: Shubman Gill, Hardik Pandya (c), Dasun Shanaka, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Wriddhiman Saha (wk), Darshan Nalkande, Mohit Sharma. Read more: Asia Cup Cricket 2023: Analysis of Group B

As the 2023 Indian Premier League draws to a close, the fans are looking to the upcoming playoffs. Following an exciting league stage, the four playoff teams have now been determined after a fierce struggle for qualification. It was an awe-inspiring battle among the seven teams, each fighting tooth and nail to remain in contention for the championship until the very last week. However, only three teams emerged successful. The Gujarat Titans secured their place in the playoffs first, showcasing their dominance by winning the majority of their games. Joining them in the playoff matches are the Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians, who also demonstrated their spirit and successfully secured spots among the playoff contenders. Team Analysis for IPL 2023 Playoffs The IPL playoffs provide a stage where teams showcase their skills and strategies in intense matches that fascinate millions of fans worldwide. Let’s analyze the four qualified teams in the IPL playoffs in 2023. Gujarat Titans This is Gujarat Titans’ second appearance in the playoffs. They started the IPL journey in 2022 and won the first title in the inaugural year. In IPL 2023, they won 10 matches out of the 14. The Gujarat Titans team showcased a remarkably balanced squad without any noticeable weaknesses. They boosted their team by acquiring seven fresh talents through the auction, resulting in a complete team consisting of 25 players. Read more: Mehidy eyes county cricket opportunity with Warks And we already have seen the results. Players like Mohammed Shami, Shubman Gill, and Rashid Khan showed outstanding performances in the group stage. Mohammed Shami showcased his exceptional bowling skills, which played a vital role in maintaining their competitiveness by taking 24 wickets. Rashid Khan’s spin prowess was equally significant, as he claimed 24 wickets, exerting pressure on their adversaries. Further, Shubman Gill’s 680 runs in 14 appearances were tremendous too. Overall, Gujarat Titans are the most balanced team in IPL 2023, and they have a huge chance to win the title again this year. Chennai Super Kings Chennai Super Kings have an impressive track record, qualifying for the playoffs in 12 out of the total seasons they have participated in. Their exceptional performance has resulted in winning the IPL titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, and 2021. After Gujarat Titans, CSK is the second-best balanced team in the IPL 2023. As expected, Chennai Super Kings once again boast an abundance of all-round options in this IPL. Within their top seven, they possessed four exceptional players in the likes of Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shivam Dube. However, Ben Stokes and Moeen Ali couldn’t give their best. Read more: Asia Cup Cricket 2023: Analysis of Group A These talented individuals have the ability to alter the course of a match at any given moment, adding a dynamic element to the team’s composition. But this year, Devon Conway has become CSK’s asset as he scored 585 runs and became one of the top five batters in IPL 2023. Ravindra Jadeja also gave his best in the group stage as he took 17 wickets while scoring 153 runs. Lucknow Super Giants In their second appearance in the IPL, Lucknow Super Giants have made significant improvements to their squad since the 2022 season. Lucknow Super Giants geared up for the 2023 season with notable additions such as Nicholas Pooran, Amit Mishra, and Jaydev Unadkat. But Nicholas Pooran seems to be an asset for the team, as he scored 358 and became one of the top three batters for LSG. However, Marcus Stoinis, Kyle Mayers, Ravi Bishnoi, and Mark Wood played their regular game and helped the team reach the playoffs. Further LSG tried some young talents such as Yash Thakur, Naveen-ul-Haq and Prerak Mankad. Apparently, each of these players showed their class even though they appeared in a few matches. They seem to be the key players for Lucknow Super Giants in upcoming seasons. Read more: Bangladesh A earn hardfought draw against West Indies A Mumbai Indians Five times IPL trophy winner Mumbai Indians is considered one of the most successful teams of the IPL tournament. Mumbai Indians won the IPL trophies in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020. Despite their five-time championship legacy, the Mumbai Indians failed to meet expectations in the 2022 edition of the IPL, delivering their poorest performance to date. They concluded the season at the bottom of the points table. But, this year, they seemed to be determined to do better. And all started with some notable changes in the mini-auction. With the presence of Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Cameron Green, Tim David, and Rohit Sharma in their squad, Mumbai has a tough batting lineup capable of dismantling any bowling attack on their best days. Piyush Chawla and Jason Behrendorff took care of the bowling side in the group stage. Which Team has a Great Chance of winning IPL 2023? The Gujarat Titans (GT) have a legitimate chance of clinching victory in IPL 2023. Their exceptional performances throughout the season resulted in them securing the top position on the points table. With a remarkable display of strength and consistency, they have positioned themselves as challenging contenders for the championship. Nevertheless, cricket is a game filled with uncertainties, making it challenging to accurately guess match outcomes. The ultimate result will depend upon the Gujarat Titans’ performance during the playoffs, where their ability to deliver under pressure will determine their fate. Read more: Asia Cup Cricket 2023: Analysis of Group B Final Words The Payoffs will start with the qualifier match between Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings on May 23. The team analysis for the IPL 2023 Playoffs reveals a challenging lineup of contenders. The Gujarat Titans, displaying remarkable dominance throughout the season, secured their playoff spot as the frontrunners. Alongside them, the Chennai Super Kings, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians showcased their resilience and determination, earning their well-deserved positions among the playoff contenders. As the stage is set for the thrilling playoffs, fans eagerly anticipate the clash of these exceptional teams, each competing for the ultimate glory of becoming champions of the IPL 2023 season.

The much-anticipated 16th season of the Indian Premier League will commence on March 31, fighting all ten franchises against one another in a thrilling race to the desired title. Only seven teams have successfully become champions in the past 15 years of IPL, with Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings being the most prominent. Four teams have won the IPL title once: Gujarat Titans, Sunrisers Hyderabad, the now-defunct Deccan Chargers, and the inaugural champions Rajasthan Royals. The Royals almost won the IPL for the second time last year. On the other hand, no IPL trophy has been grabbed by Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Capitals, Punjab Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants, the four active teams in the league. So, who may win this year's IPL? Let’s find out some of the former players’ predictions and our predictions about the probable winner of IPL 2023. Read More: IPL 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List Top Favorite Teams Who Can Win IPL 2023 As the tournament progresses, predictions can no longer remain the same. We may take an educated guess based on a team's performance, but nothing is certain. With that note, we have come out with four teams with a great chance of winning the IPL 2023. Gujarat Titans The Gujarat Titans, the winner of IPL 2022, had a very consistent roster, using fewer players than any other side. They had one of the toughest and most well-rounded bowling squads in the tournament, with a variety of options to choose from in any situation. Their death-overs economy rate was the lowest of the competition, at an astonishing 9.6. Hardik Pandya, David Miller, and Rahul Tewatiya provided invaluable assistance to the team, their persistence in difficult moments earning them victories in unlikely circumstances. These players will be an asset for Gujarat this year. In addition to that, they have bought some highly skilled players such as Shivam Mavi, Joshua Little, and Kane Williamson. Read More: Four Bangladeshi Cricketers to Compete in IPL 2023 Auction Kane Williamson was drafted in by the Gujarat-based side to boost the top order, although questions regarding his health and run rate remain. Gujarat’s possible starting lineup may look like this: Shubhman Gill, Wriddhiman Saha, Kane Williamson, Matthew Wade, Abhinav Manohar, Hardik Pandya, David Miller, Rahul Tewatiya, Rashid Khan, R Sai Kishore, Mohammad Shami, Alzarri Joseph Gujarat players who can change the momentum: Shivam Mavi, Yash Dayal, Pradeep Sangwan, Jayant Yadav. At the Wankhede Stadium, where bowlers can take advantage of the swinging and seaming conditions in the early stages, Gujarat Titans may be drawn to utilize Mavi, Dayal, or Sangwan as influential individuals based on the competition. Meanwhile, Jayant could be a great help on pitches that are slower, particularly in the Powerplay, as he could provide economical overs. Read More: ‘More experienced’ Chandika aims to find own game plan Mumbai Indians Mumbai Indians supporters would likely prefer to put last season aside when they finished at the bottom of the standings. However, they have been able to acquire the services of two very promising players, Dewald Brevis, and Tilak Verma. The IPL auction 2023 saw a strong bidding war for Cameron Green, who was eventually acquired by Mumbai Indians for 17.50 crores. With Jofra Archer back in the team and forming a bowling partnership with Jasprit Bumrah, Mumbai Indians have a strong attack that can challenge any batting lineup. Mumbai Indians’ possible starting lineup may look like this: Rohit Sharma, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Cameron Green, Jofra Archer, Hrithik Shokeen, Kumar Kartikeya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Jason Behrendorff. Read More: IPL 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List Mumbai players who can change the momentum: Piyush Chawla, Arjun Tendulkar, Arshad Khan, and Vishnu Vinod. The fact that MI re-signed Piyush Chawla in the auction pointed to one thing: the desire to use his leg-spin for four overs as a game-changing element, something that might not have been possible otherwise. Arjun and Arshad could be of great benefit when encountering right-arm fast bowlers or batting orders vulnerable to left-arm bowlers. Vishnu Vinod, a powerful hitter, can be employed in close matches where teams are required to bolster their batting. Read More: BAN vs ENG Series 2023: Bangladesh ODI Squad Analysis Chennai Super Kings Apparently, it is Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s last IPL. So, he will surely try to make it memorable by winning the tournament. Chennai, four-time IPL title holders, had a disastrous campaign last year, limping to a ninth-place finish with only four victories. Chennai supporters are eagerly anticipating the return of the traditional home-and-away format this year, hoping their team will be stronger in their home ground Chepauk, restoring its former glory and making it a solid stronghold.  The team invested 16.25 crore in acquiring Ben Stokes, who will bring both tangible and intangible benefits to the squad. There is even speculation that MS Dhoni might be handing over the captaincy reigns to Stokes. Read More: BAN vs ENG Series 2023: Key ODI Records, Who Holds Advantage in Records So Far Chennai Super Kings' possible starting lineup may look like this: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ben Stokes, Ambati Rayudu, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dubey, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Mahesh Theekshana, and Mukesh Chaudhary Chennai players who can change the momentum: Simarjit Singh, Tushar Deshpande, Prashant Solanki, and Rajvardhan Hangargekar. It should not come as a surprise if Dhoni opts to replace Prashant Solanki as a game-changer, even though Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja are already in the XI at Chepauk, where spin is often used to attack batsmen. On the other hand, Simarjit and Deshpande are likely to be taken out of the game if any of the bowlers give up too many runs. Hangargekar is likely to serve as a pinch hitter, willing to sacrifice his wicket for the team's benefit and swing his bat hard when needed. Read More: Bangladesh vs England ODI Series 2023 Preview: Schedule, Fixtures, Team Rajasthan Royals IPL’s first-season winner and IPL 2022’s runners-up, Rajasthan Royals, will certainly put their best to bring the trophy back after 15 years. Nevertheless, they were very close last year. Despite their amazing performance last year, there was a definite imbalance on their side. To accommodate five true bowlers, they were always lacking a batting contributor. In order to address the problem, the Royals acquired Jason Holder, whose presence alongside Trent Boult is sure to have a substantial impact on bouncy surfaces. His powerful hitting also makes him an integral part of the team. Rajasthan Royals' possible starting lineup may look like this: Jos Buttler, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Devdutt Paddikal, Riyan Parag, Sanju Samson, Shimron Hetmeyer, Jason Holder, Ravi Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, and Yuzvendra Chahal. Read More BAN vs ENG Series 2023: England Squad Analysis Rajasthan players who can change the momentum: Kuldeep Sen, Navdeep Saini, Murugan Ashwin, and Akash Vashist. Considering Kuldeep's speed and the shortage of competent choices in their team, Rajasthan may decide to utilize him as a lethal death bowler through the Impact Player rule. Rajasthan will be able to keep the middle overs in check if they call on Navdeep or Murugan Ashwin, depending on the nature of the pitch; the former as a hit-the-deck bowler and the latter as a spinner. Vashist is a left-hander; he will be especially useful in countering the opposition's strategies. So, among the four teams, who do you think has the best chance to take the IPL trophy to their home? Well, it is tough to predict this very early. But, considering the facts and their players' profile, Gujarat may keep the title to their home this year. Read More: England Men's Cricket Team Arrives Dhaka for White Ball Series

The Indian Premier League known as IPL is one of the most popular and eagerly-awaited sporting events in the world. The upcoming season of the IPL is set to begin on March 31, 2023, and is commonly referred to as IPL 16 or Tata IPL 2023 due to sponsorship reasons. This will mark the sixteenth season of the professional Twenty20 cricket league, which was first established by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) back in 2007. The tournament will begin with the Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titan match. This article will cover the schedule, fixtures, venues, and team list of IPL 2023. IPL 2023: Schedule, Fixtures, Venues, Team List IPL brings together some of the best cricketers from around the world to compete in a high voltage T20 format, which is known for its excitement and entertainment value. As the schedule is published, fans have already started countdown the inauguration. Read More: Chandika Hathurasingha takes over as head coach of Bangladesh cricket Schedule and Fixtures of IPL 2023 The 2023 IPL will start on March 31 and end on May 21. There will be 70 matches in total. Date Time (BD) Home Team Away Team Venue March 31 8:00 PM Gujarat Titans Chennai Super Kings Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad April 1 4:00 PM Punjab Kings Kolkata Knight Riders Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali April 1 8:00 PM Lucknow Super Giants Delhi Capitals BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow April 2 4:00 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Rajasthan Royals Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad April 2 8:00 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Mumbai Indians M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru April 3 8:00 PM Chennai Super Kings Lucknow Super Giants M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai April 4 8:00 PM Delhi Capitals Gujarat Titans Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi April 5 8:00 PM Rajasthan Royals Punjab Kings Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati April 6 8:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Royal Challengers Bangalore Eden Gardens, Kolkata April 7 8:00 PM Lucknow Super Giants Sunrisers Hyderabad BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow April 8 4:00 PM Rajasthan Royals Delhi Capitals Assam Cricket Association Stadium, Guwahati April 8 8:00 PM Mumbai Indians Chennai Super Kings Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai April 9 4:00 PM Gujarat Titans Kolkata Knight Riders Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad April 9 8:00 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Punjab Kings Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad April 10 8:00 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Lucknow Super Giants M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru April 11 8:00 PM Delhi Capitals Mumbai Indians Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi April 12 8:00 PM Chennai Super Kings Rajasthan Royals M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai April 13 8:00 PM Punjab Kings Gujarat Titans Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali April 14 8:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Sunrisers Hyderabad Eden Gardens, Kolkata April 15 4:00 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Delhi Capitals M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru April 15 8:00 PM Lucknow Super Giants Punjab Kings BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow April 16 4:00 PM Mumbai Indians Kolkata Knight Riders Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai April 16 8:00 PM Gujarat Titans Rajasthan Royals Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad April 17 8:00 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Chennai Super Kings M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru April 18 8:00 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Mumbai Indians Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad April 19 8:00 PM Rajasthan Royals Lucknow Super Giants Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur April 20 4:00 PM Punjab Kings Royal Challengers Bangalore Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali April 20 8:00 PM Delhi Capitals Kolkata Knight Riders Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi April 21 4:00 PM Chennai Super Kings Sunrisers Hyderabad M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai April 22 4:00 PM Lucknow Super Giants Gujarat Titans BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow April 22 8:00 PM Mumbai Indians Punjab Kings Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai April 23 4:00 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Rajasthan Royals M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore April 23 8:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Chennai Super Kings Eden Gardens, Kolkata April 24 8:00 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Delhi Capitals Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad April 25 8:00 PM Gujarat Titans Mumbai Indians Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad April 26 8:00 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Kolkata Knight Riders M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru April 27 8:00 PM Rajasthan Royals Chennai Super Kings Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur April 28 8:00 PM Punjab Kings Lucknow Super Giants Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali April 29 4:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Gujarat Titans Eden Gardens, Kolkata April 29 8:00 PM Delhi Capitals Sunrisers Hyderabad Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi April 30 4:00 PM Chennai Super Kings Punjab Kings M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai April 30 8:00 PM Mumbai Indians Rajasthan Royals Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 1 8:00 PM Lucknow Super Giants Royal Challengers Bangalore BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow May 2 8:00 PM Gujarat Titans Delhi Capitals Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 3 8:00 PM Punjab Kings Mumbai Indians Inderjit Singh Bindra Stadium, Mohali May 4 4:00 PM Lucknow Super Giants Chennai Super Kings BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow May 4 8:00 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Kolkata Knight Riders Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad May 5 8:00 PM Rajasthan Royals Gujarat Titans Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur May 6 4:00 PM Chennai Super Kings Mumbai Indians M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai May 6 8:00 PM Delhi Capitals Royal Challengers Bangalore Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi May 7 4:00 PM Gujarat Titans Lucknow Super Giants Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 7 8:00 PM Rajasthan Royals Sunrisers Hyderabad Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur May 8 8:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Punjab Kings Eden Gardens, Kolkata May 9 8:00 PM Mumbai Indians Royal Challengers Bangalore Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 10 8:00 PM Chennai Super Kings Delhi Capitals M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai May 11 8:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Rajasthan Royals Eden Gardens, Kolkata May 12 8:00 PM Mumbai Indians Gujarat Titans Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 13 4:00 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Lucknow Super Giants Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad May 13 8:00 PM Delhi Capitals Punjab Kings Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi May 14 4:00 PM Rajasthan Royals Royal Challengers Bangalore Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur May 14 8:00 PM Chennai Super Kings Kolkata Knight Riders M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai May 15 8:00 PM Gujarat Titans Sunrisers Hyderabad Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad May 16 8:00 PM Lucknow Super Giants Mumbai Indians BRSABV Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow May 17 8:00 PM Punjab Kings Delhi Capitals   May 18 8:00 PM Sunrisers Hyderabad Royal Challengers Bangalore Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad May 19 8:00 PM Punjab Kings Rajasthan Royals   May 20 4:00 PM Delhi Capitals Chennai Super Kings Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi May 20 8:00 PM Kolkata Knight Riders Lucknow Super Giants Eden Gardens, Kolkata May 21 4:00 PM Mumbai Indians Sunrisers Hyderabad Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai May 21 8:00 PM Royal Challengers Bangalore Gujarat Titans M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Read More: Herath looking forward to working with Hathurusingha for Bangladesh