India wins World Cup-

 India wins T20  World Cup 2024

Rohit Sharma with world cup trophy 

Rohit Sharma is 3rd Indian Captain after Kapil Dev and MS Dhoni to win an ICC  World Cup tournament 

Which top 4 teams could secure Playoffs berths in IPL 2024 ? Playoffs in IPL 2024 predictions

IPL 2024 playoffs predictions: Which top teams could secure knockout berths?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) began its 17th season last month, and so far, the yearly celebration of cricket has produced some incredible cricket action. There have been some close finishes as usual, along with some outstanding individual performances.

Who will qualify for IPL 2024 play-offs?

The Race to the Top Four: Predicting the Strongest Contenders in IPL 2024 Playoffs 

With its combination of intense competition, thrilling action, and suspenseful endings, the Indian Premier League (IPL), frequently referred to as cricket's biggest extravaganza, never fails to enthrall fans. Fans are speculating and making predictions about which teams will lead the race for a top four spot in the 2024 Indian Premier League as enthusiasm for the league grows. Four teams—the Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Lucknow Super Giants or Chennai Super Kings —stand out as formidable rivals ready to leave their mark in the IPL 2024, despite the large number of talented squads competing.

Lets discuss top 4 teams in IPL 2024 which will make it to Playoffs- 

Rajasthan Royals: The IPL's Mavericks

The Rajasthan Royals, led by an inspiring captain, come into the 2024 Indian Premier League with a squad full of players who could win games. During First half of the tournament Rajasthan Royals has lost only a single match out of 9 matches they played. Rajasthan Royals was the one of the toughest team in the tournament after Mega auction, but unfortunately they didn't won the trophy in last 3 years with such a strong team although they reached final of IPL 2022 but could not win the trophy. In 2024 this team is looking well balanced with their main players like Parag, Sanju, Hetmyer is in hot form which is benefiting the team. All bases are covered for RR. RR has Players who are able to change the course of a game on their own, both as bowlers and hitters. 

But there are some concerns of Rajasthan Royals in IPL 2024 as well. As England Cricket Board has announced that World Cup Bond players will not participate in IPL playoffs due to their preparation for World Cup and T20 series. So RR's Main player Jos Buttler will be unavailable for the IPL playoffs. Hot and cold form of Yashasvi Jaiswal is also a concern for RR going ahead in IPL 2024 playoffs. It will be only concern of RR going into playoffs and it will be interesting to see how RR manages to come out of these few concerns and come victorious. 

After all Rajasthan Royals is one of the top two who has potential to win trophy this year. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad: The Relentless Rivals

Sunrisers Hyderabad has revamped themselves as one of the exciting team of the IPL 2024 all thanks to its Captain Pat Cummins and their Explosive batters like Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma and Heinrich Klassen. SRH has played a different brand of cricket in this tournament made 200+ runs looks like a cake walk. With their strong batting lineup and impressive bowling attack, Sunrisers Hyderabad have made a name for themselves in the competition. They have a well-balanced team going into IPL 2024 that is ready to take on any challenge thanks to their astute leadership. For SRH their Indian as well as Foreign players have clicked together very well. Concerns for SRH going forward in IPL 2024 Playoff will be slow pitches of Chennai where SRH's batter will find some difficulty. It is going to be interesting to see how they cope with this in IPL offs. SRH is also one of the team for trophy contender in IPL 2024. 

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Kolkata Knight Riders: The Dynamic Acts

With Gautam Gambhir return to KKR's leadership group this team has started looking dangerous in the IPL 2024. Shreyas Iyer as a captain has also done fantastic job till now and each and every players of KKR has picked up momentum at the right time of the tournament which is benefiting the team. Although KKR has not got service of their experienced batter Nitish Rana still they are doing well. 

With a team full of seasoned players and a history of producing game-winning players, the Kolkata Knight Riders are determined to win the league again in 2024. They have the firepower to control the match and make a serious run for a top-four finish, led by a seasoned captain.

There concerns may be Phil Salt who is doing well for KKR have to leave to team mid season due to national duty and other concerns for KKR in IPL 2024 playoff will be there spin department. Varun Chakaravarti has not fired yet and IPL 2024 playoffs will most likely to be played on a slowish or spin friendly pitches. 

KKR is looking a balanced team till now in IPL 2024 that has capability to win in a variety of match circumstances with its seasoned veterans and bright young Indian players.

Chennai Super Kings: The Titans with Resilience

One of the most successful teams in IPL history, the Chennai Super Kings, are the perfect example of tenacity and reliability. They have a reputation for routinely making it to the playoffs and contending for the championship,   led by the young and dynamic Captain Rutu Raj Gaikwad. With dip in form of LSG has wide opened the CSK chance for IPL 2024 playoffs. Although they have played some fearless brand of cricket under their new captain Rutu Raj Gaikwad.

As season progressed CSK has come up with some major concerns. CSK's premier bowler Deepak Chahar is most like to be out of tournament due to injury and CSK's another experienced bowler Mustafizur Rahman has returned to his country for national duty. All of a sudden bowling line up of CSK has started looking thin due to absence of their regular pacers and spin department is also not to heavy. But Chennai Super Kings, with their veteran team , management and leadership group they are still a powerful contender for IPL 2024 playoffs , despite some difficulty.

Which Teams have outside Chance to get playoffs Berths?

Gujrat Giants 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

In conclusion, fans can anticipate another thrilling season of cricket action, full of twists and turns and unforgettable moments, as the countdown to IPL 2024 gets underway. The top four candidates for a position in the IPL are the Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Lucknow Super Giants, although it is difficult to predict the result of a competition as unpredictable as the IPL. These teams have what it takes to leave their mark and carve their names into IPL history thanks to a combination of talent, experience, and perseverance. Cricket fans everywhere will be glued to their screens, anticipating the crowning of the IPL 2024 winners as the battle for supremacy plays out on the pitch.

India announced its squad for the T20 World Cup 2024- No place for Rinku Singh and KL Rahul in the sqaud

T20 World Cup 2024- India announced its squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, Sanju Samson, Rishabh Pant Yuzvendra Chahal gets place in India's squad for the T20 World Cup 

30 April 2024- BCCI uploaded names of players on its social media handle

India's Squad for the T20 World Cup 2024

Here is BCCI's Social Media post of Team 

🚨India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 announced 🚨

Let's get ready to cheer for #TeamIndia #T20WorldCup pic.twitter.com/jIxsYeJkYW

— BCCI (@BCCI) April 30, 2024

This time there was no press conference done by the BCCI's officials although it is reported that Captain Rohit Sharma and Chief Selector Ajit Agarkar will meet the Press on May 2nd at 4 pm in Mumbai. 

Here is the squad of India for the T20 World Cup 2024 

India’s squad for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 announced 

INDIA'S SQUAD FOR  T20 WORLD CUP

Rohit Sharma (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Virat Kohli, , Surya Kumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya (VC), Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah and Md. Siraj.

Team India's Reserves Player for T20 World Cup 2024 - Shubman Gill, Rinku Singh, Khaleel Ahmad and Avesh Khan. 

Although some fans are not happy with the selection of Md. Siraj, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja as they are not performing well and Fans also feel sad for Rinku Singh not making it to the 15. 

Fans Questioning Rinku Singh omission form squad 

⚠️Dropping Rinku Singh (who has not put a foot wrong in his limited #TeamIndia opportunities) from the 15 member squad and selecting a Rishabh Pant (yet to prove his worth in the intl stage post injury) & a Hardik Pandya (?) ahead of Rinku Singh......... **Classic @BCCI 😨**

— Sandeep Bhardwaj (@SBhardwaj2580) April 30, 2024

- 89 Average.
- 176.24 Strike Rate.

Tough for Rinku Singh, he has done everything in T20I for India in the toughest position in the last one year but not in the World Cup squad - Comeback strong, Rinku. 💪 pic.twitter.com/R991shZLex

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2024

Fans are happy for Samju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal 

Sanju Samson used to play ODIs during T20 WC preparation and T20Is during ODI WC preparation - years of hardwork but always had disappointing outcome and now it's time for the comeback in the biggest stage.

Sanju Samson is going to USA & West Indies for the World Cup. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/ACCqRtl4lb

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) April 30, 2024

All the best to Team India for the T20 World Cup 2024 Bring the Cup Home boys. Lots of Love from Cricessence.com  

 

IPL 2024 Season Opener CSK vs RCB on March 22: Head to Head in IPL

CSK vs RCB 1st match of TATA IPL 2024 Pitch Report, Dream Team Prediction for both Teams, Records and Stats for 1st IPL Match on 22 April

MS Dhoni's CSK will meet Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the First Match of TATA IPL 2024 on 22nd March 2024.

CSK vs RCB 2024 1st match of TATA IPL 2024

Match Info

Tournament- Indian Premier League, 2024

Match- IPL, 2024 1st Match Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Date- Friday, 22 March 2024

Time- 8:00 PM IST

Venue- MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Head to Head History CSK vs RCB 

Head To Head Records & Stats Bangalore Vs Chennai in IPL

Bangalore and Chennai have faced each other in 31 matches in IPL. Out of these 31 games, Bangalore have won 10 whereas Chennai have come out victorious on 20 occasion. 1 match ended without a result.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Ground Record in IPL - Click here to Read More 

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Ground Record in IPL

AVERAGE 1ST INNINGS SCORE On MA Chidambaram Stadium- 163

AVERAGE 2ND INNINGS SCORE On MA Chidambaram Stadium- 150

HIGHEST TOTAL On MA Chidambaram Stadium- 246-5 By CSK against RR

LOWEST TOTAL  On MA Chidambaram Stadium- 70-10 By CSK against RCB

MATCHES WON on this ground

Batting First- 44 Won (57.89%)

Bowling First- 30 Won (42.11%)

HIGHEST CHASED- 208 By CSK against RCB

Recent Matches record of CSK vs RCB year-wise 

IPL 2023 CSK vs RCB Match Result

Chennai Super Kings won by 8 runs

IPL 2022 CSK vs RCB Match Result

Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs

 Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 13 runs 

IPL 2021 CSK vs RCB Match Result

Chennai Super Kings won by 69 runs 

Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets

IPL 2020 CSK vs RCB Match Result

Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 37 runs 

Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets 

IPL 2019 CSK vs RCB Match Result

Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets

 Royal Challengers Bangalore won by 1 run 

IPL 2018 CSK vs RCB Match Result

Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets

 Chennai Super Kings won by 6 wickets

Star Sports releases Promo for  CSK vs RCB Match 

Bade bhidenge Chote se!

Don’t miss the clash of the titans as the veteran faces the apprentice!

What’ll prevail, @imVkohli’s fiery form or @msdhoni’s strategic mind?

Don’t miss #CSKvRCB in #IPLonStar March22 | Fri | 6:30PM Only on Star Sports@akshaykumar @iTIGERSHROFF pic.twitter.com/u1Vk6tpkJf

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 14, 2024

Fans are eagerly waiting for this clash on 22 March 

Fans are eager to see MS Dhoni on ground after a long time 

@msdhoni
Waiting for ur look anna 🥵#CSKvsRCB #csk pic.twitter.com/P02Py88Jow

— ༆𝕄𝕠𝕙𝕒𝕟❖✦ (@rtf_mohan) March 14, 2024

MS Dhoni will be seen in vintage look this year Read Here - Click  

Some fans have started Countdown timer 

8 Days to go for IPL 2024 💛@ChennaiIPL @msdhoni@CSKFansOfficial @CSKFansArmy#WhistlePodu | #IPL2024 #channaisuperkings #CSKvsRCB pic.twitter.com/NjX4SLKHcH

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