Indian Premier League - General Discussion

[Bevab]

I had followed Saini's progress in the lead up to the 2018 IPL and only a fool like Kohli could have bowled Corey Anderson in the death and not played a talent like Saini for even a game. Corey Anderson had not even bowled for a year!!

Washinton Sundar was consistently on the fringes of playing for India and breaking through. He now finds himself not even playing in an IPL franchise consistently. I think he's mentally strong, but his confidence has surely taken a knock. I mean, he didn't play today ffs.

Kohli not choosing to play Sundar despite the pitch being an absolute dustbowl was bad enough, and it looks even worse when you remember that it is Sundar's home ground. Also, him not giving CdG a single over to bowl was another strange decision, considering that his slower deliveries would have been more suitable for the pitch than someone like Saini. Also, I'm pretty sure that had it been RCB chasing in a similar situation, they wouldn't have been as patient as CSK batsmen were and would have potentially gotten themselves into a lot more trouble loosing early wickets, largely due to Kohli's 'intent' mantra. A shame that he leads the Indian side when we've got two better options.

 

[zwarrior]

Russell is a monster !

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Russell you beauty.... What a match for KKR

 

[abhi_jacko]

Wow wow wow

What a win by KKR

KKR always keeps ipl worth watching for me... Since RCB always reeks

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Surprised that Mumbai hasn't gone with a specialist spinner

 

[Velocity]

Man that was some innings from Russell. Can't beat him when it's his day. I seriously hope these death bowling issues don't resist with SRH, considering the form of the fast bowlers has not been fantastic in recent times. Also, I don't understand why Shakib would bowl the 20th over ahead of Shankar. Bit of odd captaincy from Bhuvi.

 

[LiveLoveABD]

There's no good reason for Yuvraj to play ahead of Ishan Kishan. Just shows, politics has it's role in the IPL.

 

[WubbaLubbaDubDub]

Shikhar Dhawan looks so out of touch. Wish the KKR match was happening now instead of the Mumbai Indians match. KKR match started at 6.30 am. I am awaiting highlights now! Wonderful start for us and yet again Russel the man. Also very good move to send Nitish Rana top of the order and open. Only problem is the tailenders list is huge now, Narine although hits well but is not as consistent.

 

[NILAYSHAH60]

Did anyone notice that catch from Pollard ? Absolutely mind-blowing catch that one !!!!

 

[Aalay]

Delhi TBH looks pretty good this time around. Some smart picks in the auction and have assembled a decent squad but only if they can overcome that Delhi curse.

 

[LiveLoveABD]

I love how Manjerekar offers insights on attacking batting. I wonder how he can be critical of Pant who has already ravaged whatever little and insignificant Manjerekar ever did!

 

[zwarrior]

That six by Pant off Bumrah's bowling was amazing ! Great hitting from Pant.

 

[Aalay]

The thing here is that Pant prefers that leg side and Mumbai bowlers have fed everything right in his slot. Bowl round the wicket and bowl full and wide outside the off stump and then see what he does.

 

[Bevab]

This is insane hitting from Pant! Must be the only player apart from Hardik who could just slog without any pressure in the Indian team.

 

[Aalay]

I still think MI have got their plans wrong to Pant so far. I would really like Bumrah to bowl that wide yorker from round the wicket.