Nikhat Zareen became the fifth Indian woman boxer to win a world title. She defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52-kg category at the Women's World Championships at Instanbul on Thursday.
Nikhat won the final against her Thai opponent with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the mini weight category.
Such was her dominant performance in the boxing world that the 25-year-old boxer won all her bouts in the World Championship with a unanimous decision.
Notably, six-time champion MC Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, and Lekha C are the only other Indian women who have won the world boxing championship title in the past.

Women's Boxing World Championships: Nikhat Zareen becomes 5th Indian woman to win World boxing title

Nikhat Zareen becomes 5th Indian woman to win World boxing title.&nbsp;Zareen beat Thailand's Jutama in the final of the 52-kg category.&nbsp;Nikhat Zareen wins the final with a unanimous decision

Nikhat won the final against her Thai opponent with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the mini weight category

Nikhat Zareen became the fifth Indian woman boxer to win a world title. She defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52-kg category at the Women's World Championships at Instanbul on Thursday.
 Nikhat won the final against her Thai opponent with a 5-0 unanimous decision in the mini weight category.
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Nikhat&nbsp;had a stupendous outing in the final as the Telangana boxer out-punched her Thai opponent to win via unanimous verdict with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in her favour.
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This is India&rsquo;s first gold medal in four years. Mary Kom (48kg) had won the last title in 2018.
 Such was her dominant performance in the boxing world that the 25-year-old boxer won all her bouts in the World Championship with a unanimous decision.
 Notably, six-time champion MC Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL, and Lekha C are the only other Indian women who have won the world boxing championship title in the past.
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Mary Kom&nbsp;won the title in&nbsp;2002, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2018.
Sarita Devi&nbsp;became world Champion in&nbsp;2006 while Jenny RL (2006) and Lekha KC (2006) in different categories.

England and Sussex seamer Jofra Archer has been ruled out for the entire season after being diagnosed with a stress fracture to the lower back. Archer hadn't played for England for more than a year after suffering an elbow injury last year and had hoped to make his comeback for Sussex vs Glamorgan on May 26 in the T20 Blast.
ECB issued a statement on Thursday, "No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days."
Also read: England board appoints all rounder Ben Stokes as new Test captain
The Barbados-born speedster had to undergo two elbow surgeries last year and a surgery on his hand to remove a shard of glass. Archer last played for England in March 2021 in a T20I vs India. Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including the 2021 T20I World Cup, the Ashes and IPL 2021 and 2022 editions.
Earlier, the 27-year old seamer was bought for ₹8 crore by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL 2022 but he had to skip it due to injury. 
Also read: Reports: VVS Laxman to coach Indian team for Ireland T20 series in June

Jofra Archer to miss England's entire home summer after suffering an injury

English seamer Jofra Archer's injury nightmare continues!

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Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including&nbsp;the 2021 T20I World Cup, the Ashes and IPL&nbsp;2021 and 2022 editions

England and Sussex&nbsp;seamer&nbsp;Jofra&nbsp;Archer has been ruled out for the&nbsp;rest of the 2022 season&nbsp;after&nbsp;being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back. Archer hasn't played for England for more than a year after suffering an elbow injury&nbsp;last year and was hoping to make his comeback for Sussex in the T20 Blast.
ECB&nbsp;issued a statement on Thursday, "No timeframe has been set for his return. A management plan will be determined following further specialist opinion over the coming days."
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The Barbados-born speedster had to undergo two elbow surgeries last year and a surgery on his hand to remove a shard of glass. Archer&nbsp;last played for England in March 2021&nbsp;in a T20 vs India. Archer has missed many tournaments due to his injuries, including&nbsp;the 2021 T20 World Cup, the Ashes and IPL&nbsp;2021 and 2022 editions.
Earlier, the 27-year old seamer&nbsp;was bought for ₹8 crore&nbsp;by Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL&nbsp;2022 which he had to skip due to injury.&nbsp;
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Kolkata Knight Riders' Rinku Singh was undoubtedly the star in KKR's match against Lucknow Super Giants. KKR were 5 wickets down when Singh came to bat and scored 40 runs in just 15 balls. However, Kolkata lost the game to Lucknow by 2 runs.
The story of Aligarh's batter is nothing less than an amazing inspirational story which involves rejection, dejection, injury and a brilliant comeback. 
The 24-year old southpaw considered getting a job as a sweeper in his early days but later found his interest in cricket. He was away from cricket for a long time and was ruled out of IPL 2021 due to a knee injury. 
Also read: IPL 2022: KL Rahul becomes first Indian batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season
Talking about his injury, KKR's batter said that he wasn't happy staying away from cricket for so long and his father didn't eat for 2-3 days when he came to know about it. 
Rinku was bought by Punjab Kings in IPL 2017 and was bought by Kolkata in 2018. Despite his presence in IPL, the leading run scorer for Uttar Pradesh in the group stage of Ranji Trophy 2018-19, didn't get many chances to play in IPL.
Rinku further added that he was a bit sad but knew that he would recover quickly as he had a lot of self-belief.
IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG: Lucknow beat Kolkata by 2 runs in a last-over thriller, confirm a playoffs spot
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IPL 2022: The inspirational story of a self-believer Rinku Singh

KKR's season might have ended but with Rinku Singh shining bright, the team has something to look forward to next year

Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;was the leading run-scorer for&nbsp;Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh&nbsp;in the group stage of&nbsp;Ranji&nbsp;Trophy 2018-19

Kolkata&nbsp;Knight Riders'&nbsp;Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;was undoubtedly&nbsp;the star in KKR's&nbsp;match against Lucknow&nbsp;Super Giants. KKR were 5 wickets down when&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;came to bat and scored&nbsp;40 runs in just 15 balls. However, Kolkata&nbsp;lost the game to Lucknow by 2 runs.
The story of Aligarh-born&nbsp;Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;is nothing less than an amazing inspirational story which involves rejection, dejection, injury and a brilliant comeback.&nbsp;
The 24-year old southpaw considered getting a job as a sweeper in his early days but later found an interest in cricket.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kl-rahul-becomes-first-batter-to-cross-500-run-mark-for-fifth-straight-season-1652938968338" target="_blank">IPL 2022: KL Rahul becomes first Indian batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season</a>
Rinku&nbsp;was bought by Punjab Kings in IPL&nbsp;2017 and was bought by Kolkata&nbsp;in 2018. Despite his presence in IPL, the leading run-scorer for&nbsp;Uttar&nbsp;Pradesh&nbsp;in the group stage of&nbsp;Ranji&nbsp;Trophy 2018-19,&nbsp;didn't get many chances to play in IPL.
But right through IPL&nbsp;2022, Rinku&nbsp;emerged as KKR's&nbsp;Mr Dependable and scored runs whenever he got a chance. In the 7 matches he played, Rinku&nbsp;smashed&nbsp;174 runs with a strike rate of close to 150. KKR's&nbsp;season might have ended but with Rinku&nbsp;Singh&nbsp;shining bright, the team has something to look forward to next year.&nbsp;
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In a most extraordinary war story, Ukrainian tennis player, Sergiy Stakhovsky, took up the arms to defend his country from the Russian invasion.
Stakhovsky, who was knocked out in the qualifying stage of the Australian Open 2022, did not resist himself to come out in support of his country. When he got to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine he had three days of sleepless nights. Then he decided to leave his family behind in Budapest for safety. And left the home without telling them what his next plan would be.
While talking to BBC, the 36-year-old tennis player said he actually sneaked out on their kids and took the return journey back to Kyiv.
Stakhovsky, who attained a world ranking of 31 in 2010, retired from tennis after the Australian Open 2022. He defeated Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013, thus ending the Swiss tennis star's 36th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.

Story of great grit and determination: When ex-Ukrainian tennis player takes up weapons against Russia

THIS former tennis Ukrainian tennis star is now fighting in Kyiv to defend his motherland! 

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While talking to BBC, the 36-year-old tennis player said he actually sneaked out on his kids and took the return journey back to Kyiv&nbsp;to help his country&nbsp;

In one of the&nbsp;most extraordinary war stories, Ukrainian tennis player, Sergiy Stakhovsky, took up the arms to defend his country from the Russian invasion.
Stakhovsky, who was knocked out in the qualifying stage of the Australian Open 2022, couldn't stop himself from coming to support his country. When he got to know about the Russian invasion of Ukraine he had three days of sleepless nights. Then he decided to leave his family behind in Budapest for safety and left the home without telling them what his next plan would be.
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While talking to BBC, the 36-year-old tennis player said he actually sneaked out on his kids and took the return journey back to Kyiv.
Stakhovsky, who attained a world ranking of 31 in 2010, retired from tennis after the Australian Open 2022. He defeated Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013, thus ending the Swiss tennis star's 36th consecutive Grand Slam quarter-final appearance.

IPL 2022: Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last match of the season on Friday at Brabourne Stadium, Mumbai with an aim to qualify for the playoffs. 
Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals are in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs as they have won 8 out of 13 matches and are placed at the 3rd spot on the points table. A win against CSK will confirm their qualification for the playoffs. Rajasthan has a positive run rate of 0.304 and even a loss will not harm much of their qualification chances.  
On the other hand, MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings are placed 9th on the points table and have won just 4 out of 13 matches. The four-time champions, who have already been knocked out of the competition would look to win their last match against RR to end their nightmare season on a high.
Also read: I want Yuzvendra Chahal to win Purple cap, says Kuldeep Yadav
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record:
In 26 meetings between these two former champions of IPL, Chennai Super Kings have dominated with 15 wins while Rajasthan Royals have registered 11 victories.
RR vs CSK Playing XI prediction:  
Rajasthan Royals (RR) Playing XI (probable):   
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C & WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Playing XI (probable):   
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, N Jagadeesan, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary
RR vs CSK Match timings:  
RR vs CSK live match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.  
RR vs CSK Match Live Telecast details:  
The Match will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.  
The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match will be available on Hotstar.  
RR vs CSK live Streaming match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.  
Also read: Ambati Rayudu is not retiring, confirms CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan
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IPL 2022, Match 68, RR vs CSK preview: playing XI prediction, live toss time, live streaming details

RR: 8 wins, 5 losses
CSK: 4 wins, 9 losses

Can Rajasthan Royals get to the 2nd spot on the points table? 

Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals will take on Chennai Super Kings&nbsp;on Friday at Brabourne&nbsp;Stadium, Mumbai&nbsp;in a bid&nbsp;to qualify for the playoffs

IPL&nbsp;2022: Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals (RR) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their last match of the season on Friday at Brabourne&nbsp;Stadium with an&nbsp;aim to finish 2nd on the table.&nbsp;
Sanju&nbsp;Samson-led&nbsp;Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals are in a strong position as they have won 8 out of 13 matches and are placed at the 3rd spot on the points table. A win against CSK will confirm their qualification and can propel the team to the 2nd spot.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On the other hand, MS Dhoni's&nbsp;Chennai Super Kings are placed 9th on the points table and have won just 4 out of 13 matches. The four-time champions, who have already been knocked out of the competition would look to win their last match against RR to end their nightmare season on a high.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kl-rahul-becomes-first-batter-to-cross-500-run-mark-for-fifth-straight-season-1652938968338" target="_blank">KL Rahul becomes first Indian batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season</a>
RR vs CSK Head-to-Head Record:
In 26 meetings between these two former IPL champions, Chennai Super Kings have dominated with 15 wins while Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals have registered 11 victories.
RR vs CSK Playing XI prediction:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Rajasthan&nbsp;Royals (RR) Playing XI (probable):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Jos Buttler, Sanju Samson (C &amp; WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Shimron Hetmyer, Riyan Parag, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Prasidh Krishna, Yuzvendra Chahal, Obed McCoy
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Playing XI (probable):&nbsp; &nbsp;
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, N Jagadeesan, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (C &amp; WK), Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary
RR vs CSK Match timings:&nbsp;&nbsp;
RR vs CSK live match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.&nbsp;&nbsp;
RR vs CSK Match Live Telecast details:&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Match will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match will be available on Hotstar.&nbsp;&nbsp;
RR vs CSK live Streaming match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-ambati-rayudu-is-not-retiring-confirms-csk-ceo-kasi-viswanathan-1652522404104" target="_blank">Ambati Rayudu is not retiring, confirms CSK CEO Kasi Viswanathan</a>
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Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul has become the first cricketer in IPL history to cross the 500- run mark for 5 consecutive seasons. KL Rahul smashed 68 runs off 51 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai to cross the 500-run mark in IPL 2022.
Former Punjab Kings batter smashed 616 runs in IPL 2021 and had won the Orange Cap in IPL 2020 in which he scored 670 runs. In IPL 2018 and IPL 2019, he amassed 659 and 593 runs respectively. With this record, Rahul also joined Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who have scored over 500 runs in five different seasons.
The LSG captain now has 537 runs in 14 matches including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries.
Also read: LSG vs KKR: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul register THIS MASSIVE RECORD as openersvvvvv
Earlier, IPL 2020 Orange Cap winner KL Rahul and South Africa's Quinton de Kock put on a record 210-run stand for LSG against KKR. LSG won the thriller by 2 runs and has become the second team to qualify for the playoffs. 
Also read: KKR vs LSG: Lucknow beat Kolkata by 2 runs in a last-over thriller, confirm a playoffs spot
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IPL 2022: KL Rahul becomes first batter to cross 500-run mark for fifth straight season

KL Rahul crosses the 500-run mark for the record 5th consecutive time!

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KL Rahul&nbsp;has scored 537 runs in 14 matches in IPL&nbsp;2022 including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries

Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul has become the first Indian cricketer in IPL history to cross the 500-run mark for 5 consecutive seasons. KL Rahul smashed 68 runs off 51 balls vs Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday at DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai to cross the 500-run mark in IPL 2022.
Former Punjab Kings batter smashed 616 runs in IPL 2021 and had won the Orange Cap in IPL 2020 in which he scored 670 runs. In IPL 2018 and IPL 2019, he amassed 659 and 593 runs respectively. With this record, Rahul also joined Virat Kohli and Shikhar Dhawan, who have scored over 500 runs in five different seasons.
The LSG captain now has 537 runs in 14 matches including 2 centuries and 3 half centuries.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kl-rahul-quinton-de-kock-put-up-highest-opening-stand-in-ipl-history-1652892150301" target="_blank">LSG vs KKR: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul register THIS MASSIVE RECORD as openersvvvvv</a>
Earlier, IPL 2020 Orange Cap winner KL Rahul and South Africa's Quinton de Kock put on a record 210-run stand for LSG against KKR.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kkr-vs-lsg-lucknow-beat-kolkata-by-2-runs-in-a-last-over-thriller-confirm-a-playoffs-spot-1652896423384" target="_blank">LSG won the thriller by 2 runs</a> and has become the second team to qualify for the playoffs.&nbsp;
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WHAT-A-GAME, with so many momentum shifts throughout the last 20 overs, Lucknow Super Giants sealed the game by the narrowest margin, 2 runs, as they booked a place in playoffs by registering a win over Kolkata Knight Riders at DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday night.
Kolkata's majestic run-chase was a classic example of a T20 contest given they lost both the openers early. But Shreyas Iyer stitched a counter-attacking 50-run stand with Nitish Rana first. Then another fifty-run stand with Sam Billings in 24 balls kept Kolkata the mammoth chase on track. Kolkata lost momentum in the death overs. However, Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine kept KKR in the hunt with some big blows. With 21 needed off the last over, Rinku tonked a four, and two back-to-back sixes off the first three balls before a one-handed stunner from Evin Lewis ended the southpaw innings. Stoinis cleaned up Umesh Yadav off the last delivery thus winning the game for Lucknow.
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Also read;&nbsp;IPL 2022, LSG vs KKR: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul register THIS MASSIVE RECORD as openers
Earlier, Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul sent Kolkata bowlers for a leather hunt&nbsp;after the powerplay. Such was the assault from de Kock and Rahul that KKR bowlers failed to take even a single wicket. de Kock slammed the highest individual score of the season, an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls, while skipper KL Rahul hit 68 not out off 51 as the opening duo shared the highest ever partnership in IPL&nbsp;history.

IPL 2022, KKR vs LSG: Lucknow beat Kolkata by 2 runs in a last-over thriller, confirm a playoffs spot

Lucknow beat Kolkata by 2 runs in a last-over thriller.&nbsp;With the win, Lucknow confirm a spot in the playoffs.&nbsp;de Kock-Rahul's record-breaking stand helped LSG post 210-0

Quinton de Kock struck a magnificent hundred and shared a record opening stand with skipper KL Rahul as Lucknow Super Giants beat Kolkata Knight Riders by just two runs in a last-ball IPL thriller to seal their play-off spot

WHAT-A-GAME, with so many momentum shifts throughout the last 20 overs, Lucknow Super Giants sealed the game by the narrowest margin, 2 runs, as they booked a place in playoffs by registering a win over Kolkata Knight Riders at DY Patil Stadium on Wednesday night.
 Kolkata's majestic run-chase was a classic example of a T20 contest given they lost both the openers early. But Shreyas Iyer stitched a counter-attacking 50-run stand with Nitish Rana first. Then another fifty-run stand with Sam Billings in 24 balls kept Kolkata the mammoth chase on track. Kolkata lost momentum in the death overs. However, Rinku Singh and Sunil Narine kept KKR in the hunt with some big blows. With 21 needed off the last over, Rinku tonked a four, and two back-to-back sixes off the first three balls before a one-handed stunner from Evin Lewis ended the southpaw innings. Stoinis cleaned up Umesh Yadav off the last delivery thus winning the game for Lucknow.
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Also read;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-kl-rahul-quinton-de-kock-put-up-highest-opening-stand-in-ipl-history-1652892150301" target="_blank">IPL 2022, LSG vs KKR: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul register THIS MASSIVE RECORD as openers</a>
Earlier, Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul sent Kolkata bowlers for a leather hunt&nbsp;after the powerplay. Such was the assault from de Kock and Rahul that KKR bowlers failed to take even a single wicket. de Kock slammed the highest individual score of the season, an unbeaten 140 off 70 balls, while skipper KL Rahul hit 68 not out off 51 as the opening duo shared the highest ever partnership in IPL&nbsp;history.

Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul registered their name in the history books of IPL after the duo put up the highest opening stand, 210, for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022. The Lucknow openers made history while playing against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.
This was also the first time in IPL history that a team has batted the entire 20 overs without losing a wicket.
Also read: Exclusive #InsideLSG: Lucknow Super Giants take on Kolkata Knight Riders, eye top 2 finish
Overall, the 210-run stand between Rahul and de Kock is the third-highest partnership in the Indian Premier League for any wicket.
During the highest-ever stand for opening wicket, Quinton de Kock slammed his second IPL century and remained unbeaten on 140, which is the third-highest individual score in IPL. Meanwhile, Rahul remained unbeaten on 68 runs off 51 balls.

IPL 2022: KL Rahul, Quinton de Kock put up highest opening stand in IPL history

Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul registered their name in the history books of IPL as they remained unbeaten after 20 overs. 

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IPL 2022, LSG vs KKR: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul register THIS MASSIVE RECORD as openers

Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul registered their name in the history books of IPL after the duo put up the highest opening stand, 210, for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022

Quinton de Kock and KL Rahul registered their name in the history books of IPL after the duo put up the highest opening stand, 210, for Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2022. The Lucknow openers made history while playing against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.
 This was also the first time in IPL history that a team has batted the entire 20 overs without losing a wicket.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/ipl/exclusive-insidelsg-lucknow-super-giants-take-on-kolkata-knight-riders-eye-top-2-finish-1652871321516" target="_blank">Exclusive #InsideLSG: Lucknow Super Giants take on Kolkata Knight Riders, eye top 2 finish</a>
 Overall, the 210-run stand between Rahul and de Kock is the third-highest partnership in the Indian Premier League for any wicket.
 During the highest-ever stand for opening wicket, Quinton de Kock slammed his second IPL century and remained unbeaten on 140, which is the third-highest individual score in IPL. Meanwhile, Rahul remained unbeaten on 68 runs off 51 balls.

The director of cricket at the National Cricket Academy, VVS Laxman, is likely to be India's head coach for the two-match T20I series against Ireland in June, according to media reports.
Laxman will be filling in Rahul Dravid given the latter would be with India's Test squad for the rescheduled fifth Test from last year and the limited-over series against England.
India's selection committee is likely to announce a separate squad for the South Africa home series and Ireland T20Is on May 22.
Meanwhile, the Indian Test squad is likely to leave for England on June 15.
Last year, the same type of arrangement was made, when Shikhar Dhawan led the Indian side for the limited-overs game against Sri Lanka with Rahul Dravid as head coach. While Virat Kohli-led side was in England for the ICC World Test Championship final with Ravi Shastri as head coach.

Reports: VVS Laxman to coach Indian team for Ireland T20 series in June 

India's selection committee is likely to announce a separate squad for the South Africa home series and Ireland T20Is on May 22

Laxman will be filling in Rahul Dravid given the latter would be with India's Test squad for the rescheduled fifth Test vs&nbsp;England from last year

The director of cricket at the National Cricket Academy, VVS Laxman, is likely to be India's coach for the two-match T20I series against Ireland in June, according to media reports.
Laxman will be filling in for&nbsp;Rahul Dravid given the latter would be with India's Test squad for the rescheduled fifth Test from last year and the limited-over series against England.
India's selection committee is likely to announce a separate squad for the South Africa home series and Ireland T20s on May 22.
Meanwhile, the Indian Test squad is likely to leave for England on June 15.
Last year, the same type of arrangement was made, when Shikhar Dhawan led the Indian side for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka with Rahul Dravid as a coach, while Virat Kohli-led side was in England for the ICC World Test Championship final with Ravi Shastri as head coach.

Mumbai Indians' Ishan Kishan has been going through a terrible form in IPL 2022 as he has managed to score just 370 runs from 13 matches. Kishan scored 43 runs off 34 balls in MI's previous match vs SRH on Tuesday, which Mumbai lost by 3 runs. 
In the post-match conference, Kishan said, "Even the biggest of players (can struggle), I have seen the likes of Chris Gayle taking time."
Also read: Chris Gayle's massive revelation about absence from IPL
Talking about his role in the team, Mumbai's second highest run-getter said that cricketers don't have just one role in the team and if opposition bowlers bowl well then batters need to give them respect and save their wicket to make it easy for the upcoming batters. 
Notably, Mumbai Indians retained Jharkhand batter in IPL mega auction ahead of IPL 2022 for a whopping ₹15.25 crore. 
Also read: Ishan Kishan takes advice to handle price-tag pressure from Kohli, Rohit
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IPL 2022: Even the likes of Chris Gayle struggle: Ishan Kishan on his performance in IPL 2022

Why is Ishan Kishan under so much pressure? 

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Mumbai Indians bought&nbsp;Ishan&nbsp;Kishan&nbsp;in IPL&nbsp;mega auction ahead of IPL&nbsp;2022 for a whopping ₹15.25 crore

Mumbai&nbsp;Indians'&nbsp;Ishan&nbsp;Kishan&nbsp;has been going through a terrible form in IPL&nbsp;2022 as he has managed to score just 370 runs from 13 matches. Kishan&nbsp;scored 43 runs off 34 balls in MI's&nbsp;previous match vs SRH&nbsp;on Tuesday, which Mumbai&nbsp;lost by 3 runs.&nbsp;
In the post-match conference, Kishan&nbsp;said, "Even the biggest of players can struggle, I have seen the likes of Chris Gayle taking time."
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-chris-gayle-s-massive-revelation-about-absence-from-ipl-1652032267053" target="_blank">Chris Gayle's massive revelation about absence from IPL</a>
Talking about his role in the team, Mumbai's second-highest run-getter said that cricketers don't have just&nbsp;one role in the team and&nbsp;if opposition bowlers bowl well, then batters need to give them respect and save their wicket to make it easy for the upcoming batters.&nbsp;
Notably,&nbsp;Mumbai Indians bought&nbsp;Jharkhand&nbsp;batter ahead of IPL&nbsp;2022 for a whopping ₹15.25 crore.&nbsp;
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It's a day all sports fans dream about. It's a blockbuster Sunday packed with two mouth watering clashes. World number 1 Novak Djokovic will try and clinch a record 7th Australian Open title but standing in his way is his greatest rival Rafael Nadal. Get ready to switch between channels, as London Olympics Bronze medallist Saina Nehwal goes against Spain's Carolina Marin in the final showdown of the Indonesia Masters. So, fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride.

It's a day all sports fans dream about. It's a blockbuster Sunday packed with two mouth watering clashes. World number 1 Novak Djokovic will try and clinch a record 7th Australian Open title but standing in his way is his greatest rival Rafael Nadal. Get ready to switch between channels, as London Olympics Bronze medallist Saina Nehwal goes against Spain's Carolina Marin in the final showdown of the Indonesia Masters. So, fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride.

‘Who is Nikhat Zareen, I don’t know her’
In 2019, legendry Mary Kom had thrown a very infamous question when she had to undergo the Olympic trial after the then 21-year-old boxer had fought her way for ‘fair trials’. Though, the young pugilist was taken down very easily by the 6-time World Champion, today Nikhat Zareen, the World Champion has successfully broken the glass ceiling!
Fighting in the same category as Mary Kom, the Telangana based boxer did not have it easy. It is only after Mary Kom’s career took a backseat that Zareen shone brightly as India’s new-found hope.
Sports has been Zareen’s calling from always. Before stepping into the world of boxing, the Nizamabad-born-girl was specialising in 100m and 200m sprints. However, a stopover to a boxing arena of a sports complex changed everything for her. Challenging the notion of ‘Boxing mardo ka khel hai’, Zareen broke into the scene at the age of 13. 6 months into the business, Zareen was already winning medals.
She first won the State Championship gold in 2010 and in the following year, at the age of 14 in 2011, she became the World Youth Boxing Champion. But it wasn’t easy when she started off her journey as a senior boxer after winning her maiden senior national title in 2016. Being in the same weight category (52kg) as Mary Kom and an injury in 2017 did not help her cause at all. Many had written her off when she had to take a year’s break due to the shoulder injury. But, determined to go that extra mile, Zareen who won the bronze at 2019 Asia Championship silenced her critics by becoming only the 5th woman to win the World Championship on May 19, 2022.  
 

‘Who is Nikhat Zareen’, meet the 2022 Women’s World Boxing Champion

25-year old Nikhat Zareen is a World Champion! Relieve her journey from a young sprinter to a boxing World Champion



Before stepping into the world of boxing, the Nizamabad-born girl&nbsp;specialised in 100m and 200m sprints.

&lsquo;Who is Nikhat Zareen, I don&rsquo;t know her&rsquo;
In 2019, legendry Mary Kom had created quite a stir with this question when she had to undergo the Olympic trial after the then 21-year-old boxer had fought her way for &lsquo;fair trials&rsquo;. Though the young pugilist was taken down very easily by the 6-time World Champion, today Nikhat Zareen, the World Champion has successfully broken the glass ceiling!
Fighting in the same category as Mary Kom, the Telangana&nbsp;boxer did not have it easy. It is only after Mary Kom&rsquo;s career took a backseat that Zareen shone brightly as India&rsquo;s new-found hope.
Sports has been Zareen&rsquo;s calling always. Before stepping into the world of boxing, the Nizamabad-born girl&nbsp;was specialising in 100m and 200m sprints. However, a stopover at a boxing arena of a sports complex changed everything for her. Challenging the notion of &lsquo;Boxing mardo ka khel hai&rsquo;, Zareen broke into the scene at the age of 13. 6 months into the business, Zareen was already winning medals.
She first won the State Championship gold in 2010 and in the following year, at the age of 14 in 2011, she became the World Youth Boxing Champion. But it wasn&rsquo;t easy when she started off her journey as a senior boxer after winning her maiden senior national title in 2016. Being in the same weight category (52kg) as Mary Kom and an injury in 2017 did not help her cause at all. Many had written her off when she had to take a year&rsquo;s break due to the shoulder injury. But, determined to prove her critics wrong, Zareen&nbsp;won the bronze at the 2019 Asia Championship and became only the 5th woman to win the World Championship on May 19, 2022. &nbsp;
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IPL 2022: Delhi Capitals have won back-to-back matches to keep their hopes alive to qualify for the playoffs and would look to make it a hat-trick of wins when they take on Mumbai Indians in their last group stage match on Saturday at Wankhede Stadium. 
Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals' chances to qualify for the playoffs are pretty much alive as they have won 7 out of 13 matches and are placed 5th on the points table. If DC wins against MI, they can tie for the fourth position with RCB and can even qualify for the playoffs as their run rate is far better than RCB. If Delhi loses to Mumbai, they will be out of the race for playoffs. 
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have already been knocked out of the competition. The five-time IPL champions are placed at the bottom of the points table with 3 wins in 13 matches. They would look to win their last match to end their horrific season on a positive note. 
Also read: Here's why David Warner is one of the greatest player in Indian Premier League
MI vs DC Head-to-Head Record:
In 31 meetings between these two heavyweights of IPL, Mumbai Indians have dominated with 16 wins while Delhi Capitals have registered 15 victories including a win this season. 
MI vs DC Playing XI prediction:  
Mumbai Indians (MI) Playing XI (probable):   
Ishan Kishan(w), Rohit Sharma(c), Daniel Sams, Tilak Varma, Ramandeep Singh, Tristan Stubbs, Tim David, Sanjay Yadav, Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Mayank Markande
Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing XI (probable):   
David Warner, Sarfaraz Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed
MI vs DC Match timings:  
MI vs DC live match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.  
MI vs DC Match Live Telecast details:  
The Match will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.  
The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match will be available on Hotstar.  
MI vs DC live Streaming match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.  
Also read: Even the likes of Chris Gayle struggle: Ishan Kishan on his performance in IPL 2022
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IPL 2022, Match 69, MI vs DC preview: playing XI prediction, live toss time, live streaming details

MI: 3 wins, 10 losses
DC: 7 wins, 6 losses

Can Delhi go past struggling Mumbai to qualify for the playoffs? 

Delhi Capitals will take on Mumbai&nbsp;Indians in a must-win match on Saturday at Wankhede&nbsp;Stadium in a bid to qualify for the playoffs

IPL&nbsp;2022: After winning back-to-back matches&nbsp;to keep their playoff hopes alive, Delhi Capitals would look to make it a hat-trick of wins when they take on&nbsp;Mumbai&nbsp;Indians&nbsp;in their last group game on Saturday at Wankhede&nbsp;Stadium.&nbsp;
Delhi Capitals have&nbsp;won 7 out of 13 matches and are placed 5th on the points table. If DC wins against MI, they&nbsp;can tie for the fourth position with RCB and can even qualify for the playoffs as their run rate is far better than Bangalore. If Delhi loses to Mumbai, they will be out of the race for playoffs.&nbsp;
On the other hand, Mumbai Indians have already been knocked out of the competition. The five-time IPL&nbsp;champions are placed at the bottom of the points table with 3 wins in 13 matches. They would look to win their last match to end their horrific season on a positive note.&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-here-s-why-david-warner-is-one-of-the-greatest-player-in-indian-premier-league-1652298377944" target="_blank">Here's why David Warner is one of the greatest player in Indian Premier League</a>
MI vs DC Head-to-Head Record:
In 31 meetings between these two heavyweights of IPL, Mumbai&nbsp;Indians&nbsp;have dominated with 16 wins while Delhi Capitals have registered 15 victories including a win this season.&nbsp;
MI vs DC Playing XI prediction:&nbsp;&nbsp;
Mumbai&nbsp;Indians (MI) Playing XI (probable):&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Ishan Kishan(w),&nbsp;Rohit Sharma(c), Daniel Sams, Tilak Varma,&nbsp;Ramandeep Singh, Tristan Stubbs, Tim David, Sanjay Yadav,&nbsp;Jasprit Bumrah, Riley Meredith, Mayank Markande
Delhi Capitals (DC) Playing XI (probable):&nbsp; &nbsp;
David Warner, Sarfaraz&nbsp;Khan, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant (C, WK), Rovman Powell, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel&nbsp;Ahmed
MI vs DC Match timings:&nbsp;&nbsp;
MI vs DC live match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.&nbsp;&nbsp;
MI vs DC Match Live Telecast details:&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Match will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, and Star Sports 3 HD.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The online streaming of the IPL 2022 match will be available on Hotstar.&nbsp;&nbsp;
MI vs DC live Streaming match will begin at 7:30 pm IST while the toss will take place 30 minutes before the scheduled start of play.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-even-the-likes-of-chris-gayle-struggle-ishan-kishan-on-his-performance-in-ipl-2022-1652875567401" target="_blank">Even the likes of Chris Gayle struggle: Ishan Kishan on his performance in IPL 2022</a>
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Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli has become the first RCB batter to cross the 7000 T20 run-mark after smashing 73 off 54 balls against Gujarat Titans on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium which RCB won by 8 wickets.
The former RCB captain had been struggling to get his good form in the previous matches but came back to form when it mattered the most.
A win against Gujarat was much needed for RCB as they are on the edge of elimination and a loss would have harmed their hopes for playoffs qualification.
Also read: AB de Villiers may return next year in new role, says Virat Kohli
Kohli's former RCB teammate, AB de Villiers stands second on the list with 4522 runs scored for his team.
The 34-year old batter also became the first player in the IPL history to score over 7000 runs for a single team.
Indian batter has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far.
IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Kohli's 73 runs help Bangalore win by 8 wickets; RCB keep their playoffs hope alive
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IPL 2022: Virat Kohli becomes first RCB batter to cross 7000-run mark in IPL history

Another milestone for VIRAT KOHLI!

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Virat&nbsp;Kohli has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far

Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli has become the first RCB batter to cross the 7000 T20 run-mark after smashing 73 off 54 balls against Gujarat Titans on Thursday at Wankhede Stadium which RCB won by 8 wickets.
The former RCB captain had been struggling to get his good form in the previous matches but came back to form when it mattered the most.
A win against Gujarat was much needed for RCB as they are on the edge of elimination and a loss would have harmed their hopes for playoffs qualification.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-ab-de-villiers-may-return-next-year-in-new-role-says-virat-kohli-1652269851052" target="_blank">AB de Villiers may return next year in new role, says Virat Kohli</a>
Indian batter has now scored 309 runs in 14 matches in IPL 2022 so far.
<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-rcb-vs-gt-virat-kohli-s-73-runs-help-bangalore-beat-gujarat-by-8-wickets-rcb-keep-their-playoffs-hope-alive-1652982189640" target="_blank">IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Kohli's 73 runs help Bangalore win by 8 wickets; RCB keep their playoffs hope alive</a>
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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) kept their IPL 2022 playoffs hopes alive after they defeated table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (May 19). In order to qualify for the playoffs, now, RCB would be hoping that Delhi Capitals will lose their last league fixture against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. However, after Bangalore's victory Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings are eliminated from IPL 2022 given the two teams can maximum attain 14 points on IPL 2022 leaderboard.
Meanwhile, the top-four teams on IPL 2022 points table have more or equal to 16 points. Rajasthan Royals also have 16 points and now if even lose their match on Friday with a small margin, they will make it to the playoffs.
Notably, Gujarat and Lucknow Super Giants are already qualified for the playoffs.
Moreover, Jos Buttler continues to be the leading run-scorer in IPL 2022 with 627 runs in 13 games and currently holding the orange cap. Wanindu Hasaranga has regained the purple cap from Yuzvendra Chahal after he returned with the figures of one for 24 against Gujarat Titans on Thursday.

UPDATED IPL 2022 points table after Bangalore vs Gujarat match on May 19; RCB, DC playoffs scenarios

After Bangalore's victory, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings are eliminated from IPL 2022 playoffs race

UPDATED IPL 2022 points table after Bangalore vs Gujarat match on Thursday; RCB, DC playoffs scenarios

In order to qualify for the playoffs, now, RCB would be hoping that Delhi Capitals will lose their last league fixture against Mumbai Indians on Saturday

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) kept their IPL 2022 playoffs hopes alive after <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl-2022-rcb-vs-gt-virat-kohli-s-73-runs-help-bangalore-beat-gujarat-by-8-wickets-rcb-keep-their-playoffs-hope-alive-1652982189640" target="_blank">they defeated table-toppers Gujarat Titans by 8 wickets</a> at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday (May 19). In order to qualify for the playoffs, now, RCB would be hoping that Delhi Capitals will lose their last league fixture against Mumbai Indians on Saturday. However, after Bangalore's victory Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings are eliminated from IPL 2022 given the two teams can maximum attain 14 points on IPL 2022 leaderboard.
Meanwhile, the top-four teams on IPL 2022 points table have more or equal to 16 points. Rajasthan Royals also have 16 points and <a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/ipl-2022-match-68-rr-vs-csk-preview-playing-xi-prediction-live-toss-time-live-streaming-details-1652948817953" target="_blank">now if even lose their match on Friday</a> with a small margin, they will make it to the playoffs.
Notably, Gujarat and Lucknow Super Giants are already qualified for the playoffs.
Moreover, Jos Buttler continues to be the leading run-scorer in IPL 2022 with 627 runs in 13 games and currently holding the orange cap. Wanindu Hasaranga has regained the purple cap from Yuzvendra Chahal after he returned with the figures of one for 24 against Gujarat Titans on Thursday.

Virat Kohli showed glimpses of his old past during his 73-run knock as Royal Challengers Bangalore came victorious in their must-win game against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday night. Bangalore kept their playoffs hopes alive with an 8-wicket win over Gujarat.
Chasing a modest 169-run target, Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis provided RCB, a solid 115-run opening stand. Kohli did the bulk of scoring during the opening stand and completed his fifty in 33 balls. After Faf's dismissal, Glenn Maxwell played the role of finisher and smacked Gujarat all-round the park during his unbeaten 40 runs off 18 balls. Bangalore chased down the target with 8 balls to spare thus, knocking Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings out of the playoffs race.
Earlier, Wriddhiman Saha provided Gujarat yet another brisk start with some clean hitting but his opening partner Shubman Gill fell early. RCB reduced Gujarat to 73-3 in 10 overs but Hardik Pandya scored a well-crafted 62 not out off 47 balls despite not being at his fluent best. Rashid's 19-run cameo propelled Gujarat to 168-5.

IPL 2022, RCB vs GT: Virat Kohli's 73 runs help Bangalore beat Gujarat by 8 wickets; RCB keep their playoffs hope alive

Virat Kohli's 73 runs help Bangalore beat Gujarat by 8 wickets.&nbsp;After RCB's win, SRH and PBKS are knocked out of playoffs race.&nbsp;Earlier, Hardik's 62 runs &amp; Rashid's cameo propelled GT to 168-5

Virat Kohli returned to form with a 54-ball 73 as Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Gujarat Titans by eight wickets in their final league match to stay alive in the IPL play-off race

Virat Kohli showed glimpses of his old past during his 73-run knock as Royal Challengers Bangalore came victorious in their must-win game against Gujarat Titans at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday night. Bangalore kept their playoffs hopes alive with an 8-wicket win over Gujarat.
Chasing a modest 169-run target, Kohli and captain Faf du Plessis provided RCB, a solid 115-run opening stand. Kohli did the bulk of scoring during the opening stand and completed his fifty in 33 balls.
Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.editorji.com/sports-news/ipl/updated-ipl-2022-points-table-after-bangalore-vs-gujarat-match-on-may-19-rcb-dc-playoffs-scenarios-1652985477339" target="_blank">UPDATED IPL 2022 points table after Bangalore vs Gujarat match on May 19; RCB, DC playoffs scenarios</a>
After Faf's dismissal, Glenn Maxwell played the role of finisher and smacked Gujarat all-round the park during his unbeaten 40 runs off 18 balls. Bangalore chased down the target with 8 balls to spare thus, knocking Sunrisers Hyderabad and Punjab Kings out of the playoffs race.
Earlier, Wriddhiman Saha provided Gujarat yet another brisk start with some clean hitting but his opening partner Shubman Gill fell early. RCB reduced Gujarat to 73-3 in 10 overs but Hardik Pandya scored a well-crafted 62 not out off 47 balls despite not being at his fluent best. Rashid's 19-run cameo propelled Gujarat to 168-5.

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