It is highly likely that Watson and Du Plessis will once again open for the MS Dhoni-led franchise. Indian Premier League’s schedule announced; Delhi Capitals’ Shikhar Dhawan holds Virtual Presser, MPL's Mega IPL Bet To Sponsor KKR & RCB | Startup Central | MPL Co-Founder To ET NOW, Startups spent big money on IPL, has it yielded any results? While usually it is the batsmen who dominate the auction day, it was the bowlers who ruled the auction this time, especially the foreign crop who took the event by storm. Although many cricket pundits expected Kohli to open the innings, the RCB camp opted to give rising young talent Devdutt Padikkal his first start in domestic cricket's biggest extravaganza.
The duo shares a great camaraderie which is also evident in their opening partnership on the field. The duo was instrumental in laying the foundation for the batsman to follow to strike from the first ball. The duo of Ambati Rayudu and Shane Watson were an absolute flop until the mid-season when Rayudu was pushed further down the batting order, only to be replaced by Faf du Plessis. The opening pair of Bairstow and Warner was most successful in IPL 2019, Shane Watson could be one of the top performers for CSK next year, The pair of De Kock and Rohit did wonders for Mumbai in 2019. Uthappa, being an experienced campaigner has played as an opener for the majority of his career in the IPL and might relish the opportunity in doing the same role for RR. 11,646 02:12 23 Apr 19. Startup Central, Is IPL Still A Sponsors' Paradise? England wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow was on a roll against RCB during the chase. ... Ben Stokes, Jonny Bairstow, Moeen Ali and Jos Buttler were all retained by their teams before the auction. The two had a much successful season in 2019 and would hope to carry their form and score tons of runs for their franchise in IPL 2020. | India Development Debate, In a topsy-turvy affair, Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) defeated David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), Kohli & Co. outclassed Warner-led SRH by 10 runs, RCB's Yuzvendra Chahal was adjudged the Man of The Match. The youngster may not start the season but will certainly feature in the latter half of the tournament. The IPL Auction 2020 concluded in Kolkata with as many as 62 players successfully entertaining a bid for themselves, amongst the 338 players who were a part of the auction. With only a few spots up for grabs in their respective squads, most of the teams were inclined to bid only for the players of their interests. However, Bairstow's surprising decision to hoick Yuzvendra Chahal out of the park backfired as the Englishman was sent packing after a gritty 61-run knock. De Kock was the highest run-scorer for MI and complemented well with skipper Rohit Sharma at the top of the order. Delhi Capitals may have fewer problems as far as opening the batting is concerned in the next year's IPL. Title Sponsor. The Orange Army would hope that the two can yet again inflict damage in IPL 2020 to empower them with a strong foundation at the top. Kohli-led RCB locked horns with David Warner's men on matchday three of the ongoing IPL 2020 at the famous Dubai International Stadium. The youngster made his IPL debut with teammate and Australian wicket-keeper batsman Josh Philippe. How He Made $2.8M Trading Stocks Part-Time At Home, IPL 2020: Kane Williamson in XI as Sunrisers Put Into Bat by Delhi, IPL 2020: Sunrisers Hyderabad Must Get Best Bowlers in the Playing XI, Says Scott Styris, IPL 13: No one can play like MS Dhoni, says Sanju Samson, Stone grinding mill, fineness 20-3250 mesh, Ishan Kishan’s Rumoured Girlfriend Aditi Hundia Praises Mumbai Indians Youngster for His Magnificent Knock in RCB vs MI IPL 2020 Match (Check Post), Stricken Japanese ship behind devastating Mauritius oil spill successfully sunk in open ocean, Resident doctors of Hindurao Hospital stage protest over non-payment of salaries, Sushant Singh Rajput Death Case: Deepika Padukone Reveals Maal And Hash Being Code Words For Cigarette During NCB Drug Probe- REPORTS, Photos: Check out Akshay Kumar's private jet, RLSP to fight Bihar elections with BSP, Janwadi Party Socialist: Upendra Kushwaha, Tomas Soucek embodies fighting spirit West Ham need to stay afloat, Not Shah Rukh or Gauri Khan, This Person Remotely Manages Couple's Mansion Mannat, 'Balika Vadhu' Director Now Sells Vegetables in UP's Azamgarh.