Indian Premier League 2019
The Indian Premier League is a domesticT20 cricket league that’s based mostly in India, but has huge recognition and appreciation everywhere the world. Since its beginning in 2008, the IPL has created quite name for itself, attracting a number of the most important names in cricket who participate in one among the most action packed leagues. The league is ruled by the Board of control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and was conceptualized by former commissioner Lalit Modi.
KKR vs KXIP Match 2019
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The much-anticipated tournament is about to start on 23rd March, as confirmed by the BCCI. The schedule for the primary two weeks has been released. The dates for the remaining matches are going to be announced in due course, because the 12th edition of the IPL can coincide with the general elections.
Defending champions Chennai Super Kings will fight heavyweights Royal Challengers Bangalore at the MA Chidambaram stadium in Chennai.
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IPL 2019 Match Schedule
| Matchs | DATE | TEAM vs TEAM | VENUE | TIME | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match 1 | Sat, Mar 23 2019 | CSK vs RCB | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 2 | Sun, 24 Mar 2019 | KKR vs SRH | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 4:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 3 | Sun, 24 Mar 2019 | MI vs DC | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 4 | Mon, 25 Mar 2019 | RR vs KXIP | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 5 | Tue, 26 Mar 2019 | DC vs CSK | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi Start Time | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 6 | Wed, 27 Mar 2019 | KKR vs KXIP | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 7 | Thu, 28 Mar 2019 | RCB vs MI | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 8 | Fri, 29 Mar 2019 | SRH vs RR | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 9 | Sat, 30 Mar 2019 | KXIP vs MI | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh | 4:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 10 | Sat, 30 Mar 2019 | DC vs KKR | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 11 | Sun, 31 Mar 2019 | SRH vs RCB | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad | 4:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 12 | Sun, 31 Mar 2019 | CSK vs RR | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 13 | Mon, 01 Apr 2019 | KXIP vs DC | Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 14 | Tue, 02 Apr 2019 | RR vs RCB | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 15 | Wed, 03 Apr 2019 | MI vs CSK | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 16 | Thu, 04 Apr 2019 | DC vs SRH | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) | |
| Match 17 | Fri, 05 Apr 2019 | RCB vs KKR | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore | 8:00 PM (India Standard Time) |
IPL 2019 Point Table
| Team | Match | Won(W) | Loss(L) | Points(P) | Net Run Rate(NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings(CSK) | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | +0.507 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +2.111 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.555 |
| Delhi Capitals(DC) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | +0.519 |
| Kings XI Punjab(KXIP) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -0.008 |
| Mumbai Indians(MI) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | -0.750 |
| Rajasthan Royals(RR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -0.575 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB) | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | -2.413 |
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IPL 2019 History
The Indian Premier League was fashioned when the dissolution of the Indian Cricket League (ICL) that didn’t have the recognition of the BCCI and was branded a “rebel league”. The formation of the IPL was formally declared on 13th September 2007, with the first season starting from 2008.
Over the years, the IPL has gone on to determine itself together of the largest domestic cricket leagues within the world whereas additionally being very remunerative for players also as directors. The brand value of IPL in 2018 was US$ 6.3 billion, consistent with pudding & Phelps.
IPL Format
The IPL forever follows the round-robin format of the tournament, wherever every team plays with each different team twice, one match at home and also the other away. The four best-placed teams from the table qualify for the playoffs. The first and second placed teams get 2 attempts to achieve the final.
However, with the elections in mind, the matches won’t be played on a home and away basis. Instead, a particular number of matches are played on neutral venues for security reasons on the day of voting.
IPL 2019 TEAM LIST
A total of eight teams will be playing in IPL 2019, similar to the last edition. The teams are: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Kings XI Punjab, Kolkata Knight Riders, Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
The former franchise of ‘Delhi Daredevils’ was renamed to ‘Delhi Capitals’ for the new season.
IPL Venues 2019
There were many doubts relating to the hosting of the IPL amid the final elections in India. As a result, rumours flew around that the IPL 2019 can be control in SouthAfrica or UAE, as had been previously in 2009 and 2014 respectively.
However, the BCCI confirmed that the whole tournament are going to be held in India alongside the elections. Rather than the usual home and away basis followed for all games, some matches are going to be played on neutral venues on certain days to avoid conflicts. Acollection of 20 venues are determined upon by the organisers.
The schedule has been released for the first two weeks of the 2019 IPL season. Dates for the remaining matches are going to be revealed shortly.
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IPL 2019 Players to Watch Out For
Sam Curran, the English all rounder who became the foremost valuable foreign player of the IPL 2019 auctions, will certainly grab eyeballs. He shone within the test series against India and was named one in all the 5 break stars in men’s cricket by the ICC in 2018. He are taking part in for the Kings XI Punjab. His compatriot Jonny Bairstow (Sunrisers Hyderabad) is additionally expected to be dangerous.
Shimron Hetmyer (Royal Challengers Bangalore) is another foreign player who did extremely well against India, taking part in for the Windies in their Tour of india. An explosive batsman, he can look to partner up with IPL veteran AB de Villiers.
Among the domestic players, surprise package Varun Chakravarthy who bagged a price of ₹8.4 crore within the auctions, are looking to shine for the Kings XI Punjab.
IPL 2019 team squads
Chennai Super Kings(CSK)
Chennai Super Kings are the joint most successful team of the league and have won the title three times. They are also the defending champions because of which the inaugural match will also be played at their home ground in Chennai. They would be led by the legendary MS Dhoni.
CSK Team: Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Kedar Jadhav and Ambati Rayudu would be the leading batsmen while Imran Tahir, Harbhajan Singh, Mohit Sharma, Deepak Chahar and Lungi Ngidi will shoulder the bowling attack. The team also has good all-rounders in Shane Watson, David Willey, Dwayne Bravo and Mitchell Santner.
Top run-getter – Ambati Rayudu
Top wicket-taker – Lungi Ngidi
Purse: Rs 8.4 crore
Spent: Rs 5.2 crore
Left: Rs 3.2 crore
Bought (2): Mohit Sharma (Rs 5cr), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Rs 20 lakh)
Earlier retained: MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, M Vijay, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Billings, Mitchell Santner, David Willey, Dwayne Bravo, Shane Watson, Lungi Ngidi, Imran Tahir, Kedar Jadhav, Ambati Rayudu, Harbhajan Singh, Deepak Chahar, KM Asif, Karn Sharma, Dhruv Shorey, N Jagadeesan, Shardul Thakur, Monu Kumar, Chaitanya Bishnoi
Squad strength: 25
Delhi Capitals(DC)
Delhi Capitals has been one of the most underperforming teams over the years and this year also they have made stock changes in a bid to turn around their fortunes.
DC Team: The team has traded in Shikhar Dhawan who will open the batting. Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant and Prithvi Shaw are expected to be the other main batters of the side. The team has bought Colin Ingram and Hanuma Vihari. Trent Boult, Sandeep Lamichhane, Kagiso Rabada and Chris Morris are their main bowlers.
Top run-getter – Prithvi Shaw
Top wicket-taker – Sandeep Lamichhane
Purse: Rs 25.50 crore
Spent: Rs 17.80 crore
Left: Rs 7.70 crore
Bought (10): Colin Ingram (Rs 6.4cr), Axar Patel (Rs 5cr), Hanuma Vihari (Rs 2cr), Sherfane Rutherford (Rs 2cr), Ishant Sharma (Rs 1.1cr), Keemo Paul (Rs 50 lakh), Jalaj Saxena (Rs 20 lakh), Ankush Bains (Rs 20 lakh), Nathu Singh (Rs 20 lakh), Bandaru Ayyappa (Rs 20 lakh)
Earlier retained: Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Prithvi Shaw, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan, Harshal Patel, Rahul Tewatia, Jayant Yadav, Manjot Kalra, Colin Munro, Chris Morris, Kagiso Rabada, Sandeep Lamichhane, Trent Boult, Shikhar Dhawan
Squad strength: 25
Kings XI Punjab(KXIP)
Kings XI Punjab had got off to a great start in the last season but just could not win the second half of league matches and fell short of qualification. Ravichandran Ashwin led the side in the last season and would continue to wear the skipper’s hat.
KL Rahul and Chris Gayle will open the batting for the side and remain their biggest threats with the bat. The team has bought mystery spinner Varun Chakaravarthy and would be banking on him to make an impact. English all-rounder Sam Curran, pacer Mohammed Shami and all-rounder Moises Henriques have also been purchased by the side.
Top run-getter– KL Rahul
Top wicket-taker – Varun Chakaravarthy
Purse: Rs 36.20 crore
Spent: Rs 32.50 crore
Left: Rs 3.70 crore
Bought (13): Varun Chakaravarthy (Rs 8.4cr), Sam Curran (Rs 7.2cr), Mohammed Shami (Rs 4.8cr), Prabhsimran Singh (Rs 4.8cr), Nicolas Pooran (Rs 4.2cr), Moises Henriques (Rs 1cr), Hardus Viljoen (Rs 75 lakh), Darshan Nalkande (Rs 30 lakh), Sarfaraz Khan (Rs 25 lakh), Arshdeep Singh (Rs 20 lakh), Agnivesh Ayachi (Rs 20 lakh), Harpreet Brar (Rs 20 lakh), Murugan Ashwin (Rs 20 lakh)
Earlier retained: KL Rahul, Chris Gayle, Andrew Tye, Mayank Agarwal, Ankit Rajpoot, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Karun Nair, David Miller and Ravichandran Ashwin, Mandeep Singh
Squad strength: 23
Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR)
Despite not having a great squad last season, Kolkata Knight Riders did quite well for themselves and made it to the playoffs. They are led by Dinesh Karthik who has come a long way as a cricketer and has blossomed as a finisher.
Robin Uthappa has been designated as the vice-captain. Chris Lynn, Sunil Narine and Andre Russell form the overseas core of the side. However, all of these are prone to injuries and this would be the major factor that will decide KKR’s fate this season.
Top run-getter– Chris Lynn
Top wicket-taker – Kuldeep Yadav
Purse: Rs 15.20 crore
Spent: Rs 9.15 crore
Left: Rs 6.05 crore
Bought (8): Carlos Brathwaite (Rs 5cr), Lockie Ferguson (Rs 1.6cr), Joe Denly (Rs 1cr), Harry Gurney (Rs 75 lakh), Nikhil Naik (Rs 20 lakh), Shrikant Mundhe (Rs 20 lakh), Prithvi Raj Yarra (Rs 20 lakh), Anrich Nortje (Rs 20 lakh)
Earlier retained: Dinesh Karthik, Robin Uthappa, Chris Lynn, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Shubman Gill, Piyush Chawla, Kuldeep Yadav, Prasidh Krishna, Shivam Mavi, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti
Squad strength: 21
Mumbai Indians(MI)
Apart from Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians are the only team to win the IPL title thrice. Rohit Sharma has grown by leaps and bounds as a leader and now has the captaincy prowess to influence the match.
Indian all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya are the backbone of the team. MI also boasts of Jasprit Bumrah who is arguably the best limited-overs bowler of our times.
Top run-getter– Rohit Sharma
Top wicket-taker – Jasprit Bumrah
Purse: Rs 11.15 crore
Spent: Rs 7.60 crore
Left: Rs 3.55 crore
Bought (6): Barinder Singh Sran (Rs 3.4cr), Lasith Malinga (Rs 2cr), Yuvraj Singh (Rs 1cr), Anmolpreet Singh (Rs 80 lakh), Pankaj Jaswal (Rs 20 lakh), Rasikh Dar (Rs 20 lakh)
Earlier retained: Rohit Sharma, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Krunal Pandya, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav, Mayank Markande, Rahul Chahar, Anukul Roy, Siddhesh Lad, Aditya Tare, Kieron Pollard, Evin Lewis, Ben Cutting, Mitchell McClenaghan, Adam Milne, Jason Behrendorff, Quinton de Kock
Squad strength: 24
Rajasthan Royals(RR)
It was due to consistent performances from opener Jos Buttler that the team was successful in somehow scraping their way to the knockouts last year. All-rounder Krishnappa Gowtham and leg-spinner Shreyas Gopal were revelations for the side.
The team also has Jofra Archer who is being slated to be a part of the English World Cup squad. In all likelihood, the team would be led by Ajinkya Rahane. Steve Smith is all set to make a comeback and his role will have a huge bearing on the performance of the team.
Top run-getter– Jos Buttler
Top wicket-taker – Shreyas Gopal
Purse: Rs 20.95 crore
Spent: Rs 13.80 crore
Left: Rs 7.15 crore
Bought (9): Jaydev Unadkat (Rs 8.4cr), Varun Aaron (Rs 2.4cr), Oshane Thomas (Rs 1.1cr), Ashton Turner (Rs 50 lakh), Liam Livingstone (Rs 50 lakh), Shashank Singh (Rs 30 lakh), Riyan Parag (Rs 20 lakh), Manan Vohra (Rs 20 lakh), Shubham Ranjane (Rs 20 lakh)
Earlier retained: Ajinkya Rahane, Krishnappa Gowtham, Sanju Samson, Shreyas Gopal, Aryaman Birla, S. Midhun, Prashant Chopra, Stuart Binny, Rahul Tripathi, Ben Stokes, Steve Smith, Jos Buttler, Jofra Archer, Ish Sodhi, Dhawal Kulkarni, Mahipal Lomror
Squad strength: 25
Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB)
Royal Challengers Bangalore had a very disappointing season last year and were not able to make it to the playoffs. The team depends a lot on batting talismen Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers.
Marcus Stoinis has been traded in from Kings XI Punjab and is expected to be a big part of their campaign. Umesh Yadav was good for the side with the new ball last year. The onus of death bowling would be on Nathan Coulter-Nile and Tim Southee.
Top run-getter– Virat Kohli
Top wicket-taker – Umesh Yadav
Purse: Rs 18.15 crore
Spent: Rs 16.35 crore
Left: Rs 1.80 crore
Bought (9): Shivam Dube (Rs 5cr), Shimron Hetmyer (Rs 4.2cr), Akshdeep Nath (Rs 3.6cr), Prayas Barman (Rs 1.5cr), Himmat Singh (Rs 65 lakh), Gurkeerat Singh Mann (Rs 50 lakh), Heinrich Klaasen (Rs 50 lakh), Devdutt Padikkal (Rs 20 lakh), Milind Kumar (Rs 20 lakh)
Earlier retained: Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, Parthiv Patel, Yuzvendra Chahal, Washington Sundar, Pawan Negi, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Moeen Ali, Mohammed Siraj, Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Umesh Yadav, Navdeep Saini, Kulwant Khejroliya, Marcus Stoinis
Squad strength: 24
Sunrisers Hyderabad(SRH)
Sunrisers Hyderabad is the most intelligent team of the Indian Premier League. Although, they do not have a lot of star power, they have players who fit into particular positions. The team knows how to extract good performances from their players.
Kane Williamson, who was given the reins of the team last year, did a brilliant job both as a captain and as a batsman, opening the batting and ended up as the highest run-scorer.
Rashid Khan and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are the leading bowlers. The team also has two world-class all-rounders in Mohammad Nabi and Shakib Al Hasan.
Top run-getter– Kane Williamson
Top wicket-taker – Rashid Khan
Purse: Rs 9.70 crore
Spent: Rs 4.40 crore
Left: Rs 5.30 crore
Bought (3): Jonny Bairstow (Rs 2.2cr), Wriddhiman Saha (Rs 1.2cr), Martin Guptill (Rs 1cr)
Earlier retained: Basil Thampi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Deepak Hooda, Manish Pandey, T Natarajan, Ricky Bhui, Sandeep Sharma, Siddarth Kaul, Shreevats Goswami, Khaleel Ahmed, Yusuf Pathan, Billy Stanlake, David Warner, Kane Williamson, Rashid Khan, Mohammad Nabi, Shakib Al Hasan, Abhishek Sharma, Vijay Shankar, Shahbaz Nadeem
Squad strength: 23
Tournament Predictions IPL 2019
Winner – Chennai Super Kings
Runner Up – Royal Challengers Bangalore
Top Run Scorer – Jos Buttler
Top Wicket Taker – Sandeep Lamichhane
