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IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: Performances, Live Streaming, Time, All You Need To Know | Cricket News
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IPL 2024 Opening Ceremony: Performances, Live Streaming, Time, All You Need To Know | Cricket News

[ad_1] The opening ceremony is expected to start at 6:30 PM while match starts at 8 PM IST.© X (Twitter)The stage is set for the opening ceremony of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, ahead of the first game of the tournament between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday. Every year the IPL gets going to a glittering ceremony and this year is no different. The line-up this year features Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, singer Sonu Nigam along with musical maestro AR Rahman. The opening ceremony will be held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, ahead of the IPL 2024 opener between defending champions CSK and RCB.The opening ceremony is expected to start at 6:30 PM while the match will get underway at 8 PM. On the eve of the opening c...
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024 Playing XIs: Only 3 Overseas Stars For Chennai, No Alzarri Joseph For Bengaluru | Cricket News
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CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024 Playing XIs: Only 3 Overseas Stars For Chennai, No Alzarri Joseph For Bengaluru | Cricket News

[ad_1] Defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, March 22. Under the leadership of MS Dhoni, CSK clinched their fifth IPL title after they defeated Gujarat Titans by five wickets (DLS method) in a thrilling rain-curtailed IPL 2023 final. On the other hand, the Faf du Plessis-led RCB will aim to bounce back after finishing a disappointing sixth in the IPL 2023 standings with seven wins and as many losses.Ahead of a mouth-watering IPL 2024 opener, we look at the predicted XIs of both sides.CSK Predicted XIRachin RavindraHaving impressed for New Zealand in the recently concluded ICC World Cup 2023, southpaw Rachin Ravindra is expe...
MS Dhoni Emulates Ravindra Jadeja’s Winning Celebration From IPL 2023 Final. Watch | Cricket News
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MS Dhoni Emulates Ravindra Jadeja’s Winning Celebration From IPL 2023 Final. Watch | Cricket News

[ad_1] File photo of Ravindra Jadeja (left) and MS Dhoni.© X (formerly Twitter)During the training session of Chennai Super Kings ahead of the start of IPL 2024, MS Dhoni was witnessed recreating the iconic Ravindra Jadeja celebration from the final of the 2023 edition. After hitting the winning runs in the summit clash against Guajrat Titans, Jadeja ran in joy with both his hands raised upwards, something that Dhoni was also seen doing during the practice session of CSK. The video Dhoni went viral on social media with the fans connecting it to Jadeja's celebration.Watch the videos here:MS Dhoni celebrating like Jadeja did after winning the 2023 IPL Finals.#IPL2024 | #MSDhoni | pic.twitter.com/TaJMrWT6UO— (@balltamperrer) March 21, 2024The high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chen...
IPL 2024 Live Streaming Free: How To Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru? | Cricket News
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IPL 2024 Live Streaming Free: How To Watch Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru? | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ruturaj Gaikwad was named captain of CSK on the eve of the match against RCB.© X (Twitter)Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will kick off their Indian Premier League (IPL) title defense when they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match of the tournament on Friday. The game marks a new chapter in CSK's illustrious history, as Ruturaj Gaikwad was named captain of the squad on match day, bringing MS Dhoni's role into the side's huge spotlight. Meanwhile, RCB has little room to move the order with consideration to its foreign picks. However, the odds are stacked against RCB in Chennai, having last defeated CSK at the Chepauk back in the inaugural season.When will the CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024 match be played?The CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024 match will be played on Friday, March 22.Wher...
“It’s Been A While”: Virat Kohli Catches Up With MS Dhoni Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener | Cricket News
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“It’s Been A While”: Virat Kohli Catches Up With MS Dhoni Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ahead of the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season opener, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli opened up on their clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and said that it would be "good" to catch up with the legendary cricketer MS Dhoni. Kohli is the highest run-getter in IPL of all time. In 237 matches and 229 innings, the India talisman batter has scored 7263 runs at an average of 37.24, with a strike rate of 130.02. His best score is 113. He has scored seven centuries, most by a batter, and 50 fifties in his IPL career.In a recent episode of RCB's Bold Diaries, Kohli said that it's been a "while" that he has met Dhoni.The former India skipper said that it would be "nice" to play in front of the "passionate" CSK fans at the iconic Chepauk Sta...
“Lot Of Superstitions In India”: Brett Lee Echoes AB De Villiers’ “They Can Win It” Comment On RCB | Cricket News
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“Lot Of Superstitions In India”: Brett Lee Echoes AB De Villiers’ “They Can Win It” Comment On RCB | Cricket News

[ad_1] Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in the upcoming season, which will kick-start from Friday. In the opening game, RCB will be squaring off against the defending champions Chennai Super Kings in Chepauk. As RCB's women's team brought glory to the franchise after clinching their maiden Women's Premier League title, all eyes will now be on the men's side. Despite having one of the strongest squads, RCB have failed to win the IPL title.Recently, former RCB batter AB de Villiers stated he is hopeful that the men's team will be replicating the success of the women's side and can clinch their first trophy."It's destiny. The girls have done it and now the boys are going to come to the party. The shackles are broken; I think this is ...
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s First Reaction On Replacing MS Dhoni As CSK Skipper | Cricket News
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Ruturaj Gaikwad’s First Reaction On Replacing MS Dhoni As CSK Skipper | Cricket News

[ad_1] Ruturaj Gaikwad replaced MS Dhoni as CSK captain© BCCINewly-appointed Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been handed a "huge" responsibility but with the likes of MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja still there to guide him in the field, he is breathing easy. The legendary Dhoni handed over the CSK captaincy to Gaikwad a day before their IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. Having joined the franchise in 2019, Gaikwad has established himself in the team but leading the side will be a massive challenge. "It is a privilege. More than that, it is a huge responsibility but I am really excited because of the kind of group we have. Everyone's experienced enough so not much of a thing for me to do," said Gaikwad in a short video posted by CSK on social media.Dh...
“The Longer You Bat, The Game Opens Up”: Matthew Hayden’s ‘Virat Kohli’ Warning To CSK Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener | Cricket News
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“The Longer You Bat, The Game Opens Up”: Matthew Hayden’s ‘Virat Kohli’ Warning To CSK Ahead Of IPL 2024 Opener | Cricket News

[ad_1] Virat Kohli can be the most dangerous if he gets to bat long and Chennai Super Kings will need to get him out early on a tricky Chepauk pitch during the IPL opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, said former Australia opener Matthew Hayden. Kohli will be returning to action at the IPL after a paternity break which saw him miss the five-Test series against England at home. The much-awaited T20 extravaganza will kick off with a clash between CSK and RCB at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Friday."His record is a 30 average at Chepauk stadium with a strike rate of 111. Someone like Virat, even the greatness of Virat has been reduced in terms of his overall performance at that venue," Hayden told Star Sports."It is a tricky venue to bat on, especially as an opening batsman. It g...
IPL 2024: With Ruturaj Gaikwad At Helm, CSK Eye Strong Start Against RCB | Cricket News
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IPL 2024: With Ruturaj Gaikwad At Helm, CSK Eye Strong Start Against RCB | Cricket News

[ad_1] The high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday will not only usher in IPL 2024 but also a new dawn for the defending champions with iconic MS Dhoni handing over the captaincy to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Dhoni is expected to retire at the end of this season and it seems the unanticipated move, just a day before the start of new season, has been taken for a smooth transition. But beyond the emotional whirlpool that surrounds Dhoni handing over captaincy to Gaikwad, CSK and RCB will have to find some early answers to some deep questions as they attempt to enter a rarefied territory.The Super Kings are five-time champions, and a sixth title will put them in a space where no team has entered so far, not even Mumbai Indians, who als...
CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024: From Virat Kohli To Ruturaj Gaikwad – Players To Watch Out For | Cricket News
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CSK vs RCB, IPL 2024: From Virat Kohli To Ruturaj Gaikwad – Players To Watch Out For | Cricket News

[ad_1] Chennai Super Kings will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 1 of Indian Premier League 2023 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Friday, March 22. Defending champions CSK will be looking to make a bright start to IPL 2024 against their southern counterparts RCB and the game will begin at 08:00 PM IST. Both teams have plenty of top talents in their respective teams and here we look at the players to watch out for from the opening game of the season.CSK vs RCB Fantasy XI Prediction: Top Batter and Wicket-Keeper PicksVirat KohliVirat Kohli is a fairly consistent player in terms of fantasy points. He has an average of 62 match fantasy points in the last 10 games and a fantasy rating of 9.4. This player is a top-order, right-handed batter. In the recent 5 matches, Virat K...