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IPL 2020: Race for playoffs gets interesting with six teams in contention for three positions

According to the latest equation, at least four teams might finish with14 points and the net run rate will decide who manages to make it to the top-four stage of the tournament.

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6 years ago

November 1, 2020

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by nine wickets while Sunrisers’ Hyderabad registered a big win against Royal Challengers Bangalore in all-important Indian Premier League (IPL) clashes on Saturday. The two encounters have complicated the equation for playoffs even more and has created a more tense situation for the other teams who are eying a berth in the playoffs. According to the latest equation, at least four teams might finish with14 points and the net run rate will decide who manages to make it to the top-four stage of the tournament. Only four matches of the Indian Premier League 2020 are remaining but race between the six IPL teams for three spots is not over yet.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: RCB suffered their 3rd straight defeat on Saturday against Sunrisers Hyderabad who chased 121-run score in just 14.2 overs. Despite this big loss, their chances are still alive for the playoffs. RCB can manage to go ahead with one more loss depending on the net run rate of other teams in the fray. If RCB loses its last game against Delhi Capitals, they will have to pray that SRH and KXIP lose their last games as well to enable it to reach the playoffs.

Delhi Capitals: With back to back five losses, DC are about to be booted out from the IPL 2020. Capitals’ previous losses are pulling them down in the net run rate. The team has one last chance against RCB to seal berth in the play-offs. After a defeat on Monday, the Capitals would have slim playoff chances due to their poor net run rate than RCB. KXIP and SRH should lose their remaining games and their net run rate should be lower than that of DC to enable the Shreyas Iyer team to reach the next stage.

Sunrisers Hyderabad: SRH are still in the race of playoffs due to their positive net run rate that took them to 4th position from the 7th in the points table after a big win over RCB on Saturday. Two more points against Mumbai will qualify them for the playoffs. A defeat to Mumbai will end their campaign in the tournament.

Kings XI Punjab: After winning 5 out of their last 6 matches, Kings XI Punjab will face Chennai Super Kings in a must-win game on Sunday. After beating CSK, the team will qualify for the play-offs. Punjab’s net run rate is better than RR, RCB, DC and KKR. A defeat against CSK will disqualify them from IPL 2020. They will also be eliminated if SRH, KKR and RR win their final games by a massive margin.

Rajasthan Royals: The encounter between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders will be a fascinating contest on Sunday. Rajasthan will qualify for playoffs without run rate calculations if KXIP and SRH lose their remaining matches. If KXIP or SRH win their last games, Rajasthan might crash out even if they win against KKR due to their poor net run rate. Rajasthan need a massive win to stay in the race even if KXIP or SRH win their next match. A defeat to KKR will be the end of the road for RR.

Kolkata Knight Riders: KKR have suffered massive losses in the last three games which has dampened their run rate, the lowest among the teams in contention. Even a win against Rajasthan might not be enough for KKR to qualify if either SRH or KXIP win their remaining matches. KKR’s best chance of qualification is a win against Rajasthan and both KXIP and SRH lose their final match. If they lose to Rajasthan, they will be knocked out.

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India beat Pakistan by 19 runs to win Asian Games cricket gold

India beat Pakistan by 19 runs in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final to retain the gold medal in the competition.

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2 weeks ago

October 3, 2026

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India defeated Pakistan by 19 runs in the men’s cricket final at the Asian Games 2026 on Saturday to retain the gold medal.

India posted 211 for six after being sent in to bat, before restricting Pakistan to 192 for six in their 20 overs. The victory gave India their second successive Asian Games gold medal in men’s cricket.

India post 211 in final

India’s batting was led by Abhishek Sharma, who scored 61 off 28 balls, while Tilak Varma contributed 51 off 22 balls.

The two batters provided the momentum as India reached 211 for six from their 20 overs.

India captain Shreyas Iyer had won the toss and elected to bat first in the final.

Pakistan fall 19 runs short

Pakistan’s chase was anchored by Hasan Nawaz, who made 96 from 51 balls. Saim Ayub added 29 from 22 balls, but Pakistan finished on 192 for six after 20 overs.

India’s Axar Patel and Washington Sundar each took two wickets as Pakistan fell short of the target.

The result secured the gold medal for India, while Pakistan finished with silver. Sri Lanka won the bronze medal after defeating Bangladesh in the bronze-medal match.

India retain Asian Games cricket title

The victory marked India’s second consecutive men’s cricket gold medal at the Asian Games. India had also won the men’s cricket gold at the Hangzhou edition.

India’s victory over Pakistan also completed a gold-medal double for the country in cricket at the 2026 Asian Games, after the women’s team won the women’s cricket final earlier in the competition.

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Jasprit Bumrah becomes first Indian to play T20Is in 13 countries

Jasprit Bumrah became the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries after featuring against Sri Lanka in Japan.

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2 weeks ago

October 1, 2026

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Jasprit Bumrah added another milestone to his international career on Thursday after taking the field for India against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket semifinal in Japan.

Bumrah’s appearance at Nishin made him the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries, according to the report. He moved ahead of former India captains Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, along with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have each played T20Is in 12 countries.

Bumrah’s 13-country T20I record

Before playing in Japan, Bumrah had represented India in T20Is in 12 other countries — India, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the UAE, the United States, West Indies and Zimbabwe.

His appearance in Japan took the tally to 13. Kohli, Rohit and Bhuvneshwar had played in all of those countries except Japan, leaving Bumrah alone at the top of the list.

Kohli and Rohit cannot add to their totals as both have retired from T20I cricket, according to the source.

Bumrah shines against Sri Lanka

Bumrah also made an immediate impact in his first T20I appearance in Japan. He claimed two wickets in his opening over against Sri Lanka and finished with figures of 2/7 in two overs.

India went on to dismiss Sri Lanka for 45 in 9.5 overs and won the semifinal by 124 runs to book a place in the Asian Games 2026 men’s cricket final.

The result set up an India-Pakistan gold-medal clash, scheduled for October 3.

Jasprit Bumrah has become the first Indian to play T20I cricket in 13 different countries. His appearance against Sri Lanka in Japan took him past Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who have played T20Is in 12 countries each.

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India beat West Indies by 8 wickets, Gill hits record 223

Shubman Gill’s unbeaten 223 and Rohit Sharma’s 101 helped India chase 406 against West Indies and win the second ODI by eight wickets in Guwahati.

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2 weeks ago

October 1, 2026

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India produced a remarkable batting performance to defeat West Indies by eight wickets in the second ODI in Guwahati, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

West Indies posted 405 for 7 in their 50 overs after centuries from John Campbell, Shai Hope and Amir Jangoo. India then produced an emphatic response, reaching 406 for 2 in just 43.3 overs.

Shubman Gill led the chase with an unbeaten 223, while Rohit Sharma provided strong support with a century.

Gill’s record-breaking double century

Gill remained unbeaten on 223 from 133 balls and completed his double century in 117 deliveries.

His innings made him the first batter to score an ODI double century in 117 balls, according to the report. His unbeaten 223 was also recorded as the highest ODI score by an Indian captain and the highest score by an Indian in an ODI chase.

Gill’s innings contained a combination of boundaries and sustained attacking batting as India comfortably reached the target set by West Indies.

Rohit Sharma scores 101

Rohit Sharma also produced a century during India’s chase, scoring 101 from 75 balls.

The innings also saw Rohit reach the milestone of 12,000 ODI runs. He became the third Indian batter to reach the landmark after Sachin Tendulkar and Virat Kohli.

Virat Kohli contributed 29 runs before being dismissed during the chase.

West Indies post 405

Earlier, West Indies put up a huge total of 405 for 7 in their allotted 50 overs.

John Campbell scored 101, while Shai Hope made 104. Amir Jangoo also struck a century, scoring 114.

Despite the three centuries, West Indies could not defend the total as India’s top order produced a dominant chase.

India take 2-0 series lead

India completed the chase in 43.3 overs, finishing on 406 for 2 and securing an eight-wicket victory.

The result gives India an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match ODI series, with the second match producing a record-breaking individual performance from captain Shubman Gill.