Axar and Mukesh kumar are among the Indian cricketers who have spoken against this rule, echoing the sentiments of India’s captain Rohit Sharma, who believes it’s hindering the development of allrounders in the country.

The Impact Player rule, introduced in 2023, allows IPL teams to substitute a player – either a batter or a bowler – during their innings if needed. However, it has stirred controversy this season.

Axar Patel, considering himself an all-rounder, admitted that the rule has disrupted his batting position.

“Those who make the rules seem to favor batters,” he said. “It’s tough for bowlers. I believe you can still excel if you have the skills, but the rule gives teams an extra batter as a safety net. So, as an all-rounder, I’m not a fan of it.”

Axar Patel mentioned discussing his concerns with Capitals’ captain Rishabh Pant.

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“We’ve talked about it – Rishabh, Dada (Sourav Ganguly), and Ricky (Ponting). I could bat higher, but because of the rule, I end up lower down the order.”

Axar Patel’s teammate David Warner also expressed that the rule diminishes the role of all-rounders in T20 cricket but sees it as a chance for IPL captains to adapt tactically.

“The game is evolving. With a deep bench, teams want to maximize resources. It does impact all around me, but we’re adapting. And tactically, when you’re benched, if you’re not scoring runs, you can utilize that extra batter.”

However, Mukesh feels the rule is unfair to bowlers as it doesn’t offer them relief even after taking wickets quickly.

“If 12 players aren’t enough in international cricket, why have it in the IPL? Even with four wickets down, the next batter isn’t hesitant to play big shots. So, either the pitches need changing or stick to 11 players.”

Michael Hussey, Chennai Super Kings’ batting coach, sees the rule as making IPL games entertaining but acknowledges its challenges for bowlers.

“It’s tough for bowlers, especially on good batting tracks. But it’s entertaining for spectators. We’ve emphasized death bowling, especially with this rule. Some favor it for entertainment, but from a cricketing perspective, opinions vary. Overall, it’s been quite good.”

IPL 2024, GT vs DC Match Today: On paper, Gujarat Titans seemed stronger than Delhi Capitals, with a higher ranking. But in the IPL, anything can happen. When GT’s openers, Gill and Saha, came in, everyone expected a strong start. However, by the fifth over, GT had already lost their top three batsmen. From skipper Shubman Gill going out for 8 to Wriddhiman Saha for 2 to Sai Sudharsan getting run out for just 12, DC’s bowling and fielding tore through GT’s batting lineup.

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The Gujarat Titans faced another tough start during the powerplay, losing four wickets. Within those 18 runs, they lost two more wickets – Abhinav Manohar and M Shahrukh Khan, both taken by Stubbs. It’s the first time in this IPL season that no sixes were hit in the first ten overs, showing the strong bowling by DC. Their impressive bowling limited GT to just 89 runs in 20 overs, the lowest total in this IPL season.

In response, DC’s batters easily chased down the small target of 90 runs in just 53 balls, with 67 balls to spare. Rishabh Pant was named the ‘Player of the Match’. With this win, DC moves up to the 6th spot in the IPL points table.

Williams will add strength to Capitals’ fast bowling lineup, which already includes Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Jhye Richardson, and Mukesh Kumar. They also have two all-rounders who can bowl fast, Mitchell Marsh and Sumit Kumar.

Although Capitals had Lungi Ngidi in their squad, he withdrew due to ongoing recovery from a lower-back injury sustained during the SA20 earlier this year.

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Lizaad Williams has a solid record in T20s, with 106 wickets from 83 matches at an average of 19.76. He made his South Africa debut in April 2022 and has played in two Tests, four ODIs, and 11 T20Is.

He was part of South Africa’s team in the 2023 ODI World Cup and played one match against Bangladesh.

In the SA20, he claimed 15 wickets for Joburg Super Kings, ranking fourth among the leading wicket-takers.

Williams’ addition comes at a crucial time for Capitals, as Marsh is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, which will keep him out for at least a week.

Currently, Delhi Capitals are at the bottom of the points table, having suffered four defeats in five matches.

Delhi Capitals had a tough time in their match on Wednesday, marking their third loss in the 2024 Indian Premier League. The team led by Rishabh Pant faced a huge challenge as Kolkata Knight Riders piled up a massive 272/7 – the second-highest score in the league’s history. Delhi Capitals then struggled in their chase, getting all out for 166 runs. Despite a collapse in the top order, Rishabh Pant (55) and Tristan Stubbs (53) put up a fight, bringing the team to a decent score.

However, Virender Sehwag, the former India and Capitals opener, wasn’t pleased with Pant’s dismissal while trying to hit boundaries aggressively to chase the daunting target. Sehwag believed Pant should’ve stayed at the crease and turned his half-century into a bigger score.

Pant returned to cricket after more than a year following a severe car accident in December 2022. He scored his second consecutive half-century in the match against KKR in Visakhapatnam.

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“His batting was good, and he’s back in form, scoring at a great strike rate. But today, it was clear from the very first over that they weren’t going to win. This was the time for some batting practice. Instead of going to the net later, he could’ve faced 20 extra deliveries here. Then he could’ve probably skipped practice altogether and returned straight for the next match,” Sehwag said about Pant’s batting.

Rishabh Pant scored his first fifty upon his return to cricketing action last week when the Delhi Capitals defeated Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs. With one win in four matches, DC currently stands in ninth position in the table.

DC face MI next

In their upcoming match, the Capitals will face Mumbai Indians, who are going through a tough time. Mumbai Indians, led by their new captain Hardik Pandya, haven’t won any of their first three matches. Moreover, during their recent home match against Rajasthan Royals, the team’s fans appeared to be unhappy with Pandya’s captaincy, as they booed him.

Kolkata Knight Riders‘ young player, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, made quite an entrance into the Indian Premier League with a bold half-century against the Delhi Capitals in his first ever inning. Although Raghuvanshi didn’t get a chance to bat in his IPL debut match against Royal Challengers Bangalore at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, he showed his talent on Wednesday with some impressive shots all over the ground at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.

Raghuvanshi came in to bat at number 3 after Phil Salt got out early, and without wasting any time, he started hitting boundaries right away. He played alongside Sunil Narine, and together they caused havoc for the Delhi Capitals’ bowling attack.

The 18-year-old scored 54 runs off 27 balls at a strike rate of 200, hitting 5 fours and three sixes. He and Narine (85) built a partnership of 104 runs, setting a strong foundation for Kolkata Knight Riders after their captain, Shreyas Iyer, chose to bat first.

Unfortunately, Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed by South African fast bowler Anrich Nortje while attempting another big shot.

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With his remarkable performance, he made his mark in some record books for the Kolkata Knight Riders.

Highest score on debut innings for KKR in IPL

158* – Brendon McCullum vs RCB, Bengaluru, 2008

64 – Manish Pandey vs MI, Abu Dhabi, 2014

58*- Owais Shah vs Deccan, Mumbai DYP, 2010

54 – J Kallis v CSK, Chennai, 2011

54 – Phil Salt v SRH, Kolkata, 2024

54 – A Raghuvanshi vs DC, Vizag, 2024

He also became the second youngest KKR batter to score a fifty in IPL and joined Shubman Gill in the elite list. Youngest to score fifty for KKR in IPL

18y 237d – Shubman Gill vs CSK, 2018

18y 303d – A Raghuvanshi vs DC, 2024

Who is Angkrish Raghuvanshi?

Raghuvanshi was born on June 5, 2005, in Delhi. When he was just 11 years old, he moved to Mumbai and started training under Abhishek Nayar & Omkar Salvi. He plays for Mumbai in domestic cricket and is known for his all-round skills. Besides batting, he’s also a useful left-arm orthodox bowler.

The talented youngster caught everyone’s eye during the 2022 U-19 World Cup. He scored 278 runs and played a key role in India’s championship win under captain Yash Dhull. He made his List A and T20 debut in 2023 and had a great run in the CK Nayudu Trophy, scoring 765 runs in nine matches. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) noticed his talent and included him in their auction list. The two-time champions spent INR 20 lakh to sign him, reuniting him with his childhood coach Abhishek Nayar at the franchise.

In an exciting DC vs KKR match at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) secured a big win against the Delhi Capitals (DC) by a whopping 106 runs. Kolkata showed their strength by defending the second-highest total ever in the IPL. Despite Rishabh Pant and Tristan Stubbs scoring fifties for Delhi, Varun Chakravarthy and Vaibhav Arora’s excellent performances led Kolkata to victory. They posted a strong total of 272/7, with Sunil Narine and Ankush Raghuvanshi leading the charge, supported by explosive cameos from Andre Russell. Delhi had a good start but couldn’t keep up with KKR’s strong performance.

KKR showcased an exceptional batting display today, scoring the second-highest total in IPL history! Sunil Narine played a fiery inning, scoring 85 runs off just 39 balls, leading KKR close to breaking the all-time record. Ankush Raghuvanshi’s quickfire 54 off 27 balls, along with contributions from Andre Russell (41 off 19) and Rinku Singh (26 off 8), piled on the runs. The Delhi Capitals’ bowlers struggled to contain the onslaught.

KKR’s captain, Shreyas Iyer, won the toss and chose to bat first against the Delhi Capitals.

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In the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024, the Kolkata Knight Riders, under Shreyas Iyer’s leadership, faced the Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, at 7:30 pm today at the ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, after securing two consecutive victories.

The Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, aimed for their second consecutive win against Shreyas Iyer’s Kolkata Knight Riders.

In their IPL clashes, DC vs KKR have met 32 times, with Delhi winning 15 matches and KKR unbeaten in 16. One match ended without a result. Delhi’s highest score against KKR is 228, while KKR’s highest against Delhi is 210.

Kolkata Knight Riders enter the game with confidence, having won their initial matches against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Their Indian batsmen, including Venkatesh Iyer and Shreyas Iyer, showed good form by spending quality time at the crease and hitting boundaries. Despite Mitchell Starc remaining without a wicket in his first two matches, KKR should persist with him, considering his history as a match-winner and the significant investment made in him.

Sunil Narine was the star of the show on Wednesday when he led Kolkata Knight Riders to a massive 106-run victory over the Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2024 match in Vizag. Sunil Narine opened the batting and played a brilliant inning, scoring 85 runs off just 39 balls. He hit seven fours and seven sixes, helping KKR reach a total of 272/7 in 20 overs, which is now the second-highest total in IPL history.

The West Indies player was in fantastic form, and he was well supported by Angrish Raghuvanshi, who also scored a half-century with 54 runs off 27 balls. Fans were thrilled with Narine’s batting performance, proving why KKR trusted him to bat higher up the order.

However, before the match against DC, Narine made headlines for a different reason. He shared a post on his Instagram story from an unverified page, which falsely attributed quotes to him. According to the post, Narine supposedly commented after KKR’s win against RCB, saying, “I like scoring runs against RCB because they have a weak bowling department.”

The post was in Hindi, and it’s likely that Narine, who may not be fluent in the language, didn’t understand its content.

Here is the post by Sunil Narine:

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In the cricket match, Delhi Capitals (DC) had to chase a total of 273 runs, but they couldn’t make it and got out at 166 runs in just 17.2 overs. Despite good batting efforts from Rishabh Pant (55 runs) and Tristan Stubbs (54 runs), they couldn’t reach the target. Narine, who also bowled for the opposing team, managed to get one wicket. Vaibhav Arora and Varun Chakaravarthy from the opposing team took three wickets each.

In another match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Narine from the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) showed great batting skills again. KKR had to chase 183 runs, and they sent Narine to open the batting with Phil Salt. Narine scored 47 runs off just 22 balls, hitting two fours and five sixes. This helped KKR a lot, and they reached the target of 186 runs with seven wickets remaining, winning the match.

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad blamed their loss on the lack of big overs in their innings, especially after losing early wickets. Delhi batted first and scored 191 runs, with David Warner and skipper Rishabh Pant playing exceptionally well.

The game took a turn in the second innings when Khaleel Ahmed’s early swing movement troubled CSK’s batsmen, leading to quick dismissals for Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj. CSK tried to recover, but they struggled to get close to the target.

Batting in the middle was tough for CSK as DC’s pacers stuck to their plans, restricting them to just 171 runs. Former CSK captain MS Dhoni’s quick-fire 37* off 16 balls towards the end gave CSK some hope, but it wasn’t enough to chase down the target.

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Ruturaj Gaikwad blames the batters

During the post-match presentation, Ruturaj Gaikwad mentioned that they missed out on scoring more runs during the middle overs, which could have made a difference.

“At the halfway stage, I felt it was gettable. But after 3-4 overs, there was extravagant seam movement and we were just catching up. We didn’t get big overs of 10 or 15 runs and as a result, we felt short,”

Despite the loss, he remained hopeful for the upcoming matches and commended their bowlers for restricting the opposition to a reasonable total.

“After two games, you can expect the third game to go against you . To finish on the losing side by 20 runs, it was about two or three hits and our bowlers also did a decent job.”

CSK will aim to bounce back in their next game against SunRisers Hyderabad on 5th April in Hyderabad.

In a nail-biting finish, the Delhi Capitals edged past the Royal Challengers Bangalore by just one run. Richa Ghosh played a stellar innings for RCB, scoring a quick fifty to keep their chase alive. However, with 2 runs needed off the final delivery, Richa was run out at the non-striker’s end, sealing a top-three finish for DC. Despite their efforts, RCB fell short of the target, finishing at 180/7 in pursuit of 182 runs.

As the tournament nears its final stages, there are only four league matches left to play. Delhi Capitals (DC) have dropped to second place on the points table following Mumbai Indians’ victory against Gujarat Giants. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), currently in third place, need to win at least one of their remaining two matches to stay in contention for the playoffs.

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DC vs RCB Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals: Meg Lanning (captain), Shafali Verma, Alice Capsey, Jemimah Rodrigues, Marizanne Kapp, Jess Jonassen, Arundhati Reddy, Taniya Bhatia (wicketkeeper), Radha Yadav, Shikha Pandey, Titas Sadhu

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Smriti Mandhana (captain), Sophie Devine, Ellyse Perry, Richa Ghosh (wicketkeeper), Disha Kasat, Georgia Wareham, Sophie Molineux, Shreyanka Patil, Asha Shobana, Shradda Pokharkar, Renuka Singh

FAQ

Where will the DC vs RCB WPL 2024 match be played?

The DC vs RCB WPL 2024 match on Sunday will take place at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in New Delhi.

Where can you watch the live telecast of the DC vs RCB WPL 2024 match in India?

The live broadcast of the Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore WPL 2024 match can be followed on the Sports 18 network.

Where to watch the live streaming of the DC vs RCB WPL match?

The match will be live-streamed on the JioCinema app