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Cheteshwar Pujara Reveals Four Most Challenging Bowlers After Retirement

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 23:28:25 GMT

Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara shared the names of the four toughest bowlers he faced in his career after announcing his retirement from international cricket.

In a post-retirement interview with Indian media, the 37-year-old named two South African pacers, one from England, and one from Australia. He said Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel from South Africa, James Anderson from England, and Pat Cummins from Australia were the most difficult bowlers for him.

Pujara’s record against South Africa in Tests was not strong. He scored at an average of 30.41 in 17 matches with only one century. His numbers were worse in South Africa, where he averaged just 28.15 in 19 innings.

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Pujara’s Struggles Against Top Bowlers

The numbers show how much Pujara struggled against them. Against Dale Steyn, he averaged only 30, while his average fell further to 18 against Morne Morkel. Together, the South African duo dismissed him six times.

Against James Anderson, Pujara averaged just 21.80 in Tests and was out to the English pacer 12 times. Pat Cummins also troubled him, dismissing him eight times while Pujara averaged 22.50 against him.

Pujara announced his retirement from all forms of Indian cricket on Sunday. He played 103 Tests and five ODIs after making his debut in 2010. He scored 7,195 Test runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries and 35 fifties. At home, he averaged 52.58 with 3,839 runs. His last Test was the WTC final against Australia at The Oval in June 2023.

He is also one of only three Indian players, alongside ML Jaisimha and Ravi Shastri, to bat on all five days of a Test match. Interestingly, Pujara did not include Jasprit Bumrah among the toughest bowlers, as he faced him only once in IPL 2024 and scored four runs off five balls.

Former Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara picked the four toughest bowlers he faced during his career, via TOI. pic.twitter.com/uR9LB6mk9J
— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) August 25, 2025

Pujara’s Five Best Knocks

Pujara also picked his five favourite Test innings. His first choice was 145* in Sri Lanka in 2015, a comeback innings that helped India win the series 2-1. His second was 123 against Australia in Adelaide in the 2018/19 Border-Gavaskar Trophy, where India went on to win the series 2-1.

His next two picks were double centuries against England and Australia at home in the 2012/13 season, both in winning causes. His final choice was the fighting 92 against Australia in Bengaluru in 2017, which helped India level the series 1-1.

Pujara ended his career with 7,195 Test runs at an average of 43.60, including 19 centuries, in 103 matches.

'You asked...'- Mohammed Siraj reacts to Dale Steyn's prophecy of ENG vs IND 5th Test

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 21:05:35 GMT

It was the eve of the fifth and final Test of five-match series between England and India at the Kennington Oval when the former South Africa fast bowler, Dale Steyn, made a bold prediction of the Indian pacer, Mohammed Siraj, picking up a five-wicket haul in the game, which could have seen them drawing the series by a 2-2 margin.

Six days later, it has turned to be true as the Indian pacer, who missed out on the landmark in the firs innings with four wickets, ended with a match-winning spell of five-wickets to earn the victory by just six runs as the home side were bundled out for 367 runs in the dramatic fashion on the fifth day of the game.

‘Siraj to take a fifer in 5th Test.’ Steyn wrote on his X account (formerly known as Twitter). After ending the game with a victory and the player of the match award, Siraj went to social media to thank the veteran pacer, saying, ‘You asked. I delivered. Appreciate coming from you.’

Mohammed Siraj reacts to Dale Steyn's prophecy of ENG vs IND 5th Test

Mohammed Siraj drew the first blood for the Indian team when he bluffed Zak Crawley with an over-pitched delivery after saving a field placement for the short balls. Also, he got the wicket of Ollie Pope, who got wrapped around the pads in the morning session of the fourth day.

You asked. I delivered.

Really appreciate coming from you ❤️ https://t.co/aUcPV0lUPy
— Mohammed Siraj (@mdsirajofficial) August 4, 2025

But his biggest contribution came on the final day when he found the outside edge of Jamie Smith into the hands of the wicket-keeper batter, Dhurv Jurel. Later, he trapped Jamie Overton on the pads to shoulder them near the finishing line. It was a fitting end to the game when he knocked over the stumps of Gus Atkinson to share the moment of the win.

‘The plan was to keep it simple and hit a consistent spot. Don't try too much, and if I can get wickets from there, it's a bonus and builds pressure. When I woke up today, I had the belief that I could do it; I had the belief system. I took a photo from Google, which read I can do it and put it as my wallpaper.’ The Hyderabad-born addressed.

'Ab is still better than...'- Dale Steyn drops shocking statement on IPL players

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 16:29:35 GMT

The former South African pacer, Dale Steyn, has dropped a shocking statement to put social media on fire. He reckoned that his former captain of the international side, AB de Villiers, would still be better than half of the international players at the IPL. He also wondered if it could be even more than that.

Steyn’s statement comes just the day after South Africa Champions creamed their way to the title of the World Championship of Legends (WCL) 2025 by getting the better of the Pakistan side in the chase. As it had been the trend of the competition, Ab de Villiers smashed a fine century in the final to shoulder them over the line.

De Villiers clubbed an unbeaten knock of 120 runs in 60 deliveries, shouldering on 12 boundaries and seven sixes at a strike rate of nearly 200 in the 197-run chase. That was his third century of the tournament, as he finished at the top of the run-scoring list with 431 runs in six innings at an average of 143.67 and a strike rate of 221.03. The next best in the list, JJ Smuts, had 250 runs less than Ab.

Dale Styen drops fiery statement on Ab de Villiers and IPL internationals

Ab de Villiers, who played the first half of his career with the Delhi capitals before shifting his base to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, earned the success as the eighth leading wicket-taker of the league with the help of 5162 runs in 170 innings at an average of nearly 40 and a strike rate of over 150 with three centuries and 40 half-centuries.

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Ab is still better than half the internationals at IPL. Maybe even more.
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) August 3, 2025

Steyn played a couple of seasons with Ab for the Bengaluru side in the IPL. His statement perhaps has come given the wicket-keeper took an early retirement from international cricket. Many have also felt that the Pretoria batter would have fired up the leagues around the world.

In his last season of the IPL in 2021, the right-handed batter ended with 313 runs in 14 innings at an average of 31.30 and a strike rate of 148.34 with two half-centuries at the best score of unbeaten 76 runs.

[WATCH] 'Loved to play under...'- Dale Steyn makes shocking choice of his favorite captain

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 13:15:22 GMT

Captaincy is a never-ending job. Many feel that it’s only about changing fielders and throwing the balls to various bowlers in different situations, but leadership is way more than that. When the pressure is on and things don’t go as planned, every single player of the side looks at the skipper with an expectation of doing something magical to bail them out of trouble.

Dale Steyn, the former pacer of the South Africa side, has played under various leaders in international and franchise cricket. Recently, during a video that has gone viral, the right-arm pacer spoke about how he would have loved to play under MS Dhoni. Many believed that he would have named Virat Kohli, who has shared a great friendship with the Protea pacer, playing for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

‘I would have loved to play under MS Dhoni. I was kind of a player who liked to set my field. I liked to manage my own spaces. I knew what I wanted to do, and my strengths are. And watching from the outside with somebody like MS Dhoni and speaking to some of the bowlers, who have played under him in the Chennai Super Kings, he lets you do that up to a point and then takes over.’ Steyn said in the video.

Dale Steyn reveals the captain he would have loved to play under

Across formats, the Ranchi-born has led the Indian side for 332 games, which is the most among all the international captains. In those games, he earned 178 victories at a winning rate of 53.61%.

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I would have loved to play under the leadership of MS Dhoni. pic.twitter.com/1K9ioA3sUr
— ` (@WorshipDhoni) July 31, 2025

‘Then, you have to bowl according to the field that he has set. Just because of his knowledge of the game and the opponents he has played against, and also the cool and calm nature of MS Dhoni, it always seemed to have worked out. And I feel that I would have loved to experience that.’ Steyn addressed.

Dhoni, who has retired from international cricket, gave away the leadership duties to Ruturaj Gaikwad in the IPL. However, he returned to shoulder the responsibility when the latter was ruled out of the 2025 season of the 20-over franchise event.

Relive top 10 yorkers bowled in IPL History

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 16:29:18 GMT

Yorkers are always the hardest ball to bowl in any format of the game. Bowlers tend to go for this sort of delivery, especially with the old ball, because it gets gripped quite easily in the hands of the bowlers, unlike the new ball. In the death overs, it is still the hardest ball to bowl, even in the modern generation of the game, and the Indian Premier League (IPL) is the biggest stage.

In the 18 seasons of the tournament, many fast bowlers have bowled the best yorkers in the game, making it next to impossible for the batters to get any runs off the ball. From Mustafizur Rahaman to Lasith Malinga, it’s a huge list.

Let’s take a look at the top 10 yorkers bowled in IPL history.

10. Ishant Sharma in 2024 during DC vs RR

It was the opening ball of the last over to Andre Russell from Ishant Sharma during the clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Rajasthan Royals. Ishant bowled the ball through the middle and off stump of the West Indies, who fell on the floor and saw the stumps being broken as the crowd gave a loud cheer.

9. Dale Steyn in 2019 during RCB vs CSK

It was the game between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Chennai Super Kings in 2019 when the South African pacer delivered a brutal yorker to Suresh Raina. The southpaw was prepared to face the short ball, but the yorker rushed through the middle and off-stump to break the furniture.

8. Andre Russell in 2021 during KKR vs RCB

On this occasion, it was the story from the IPL 2021 in Abu Dhabi between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Bengaluru side. Russell, on the fourth ball of the ninth over, delivered a cracking yorker on the leg stump as AB de Villiers didn’t have any idea of dealing with that delivery. Russell’s excitement was proof of how much he enjoyed the bowling.

7. Lasith Malinga in 2013 during MI vs CSK

It was the final of the IPL 2013 between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings at the Eden Gardens when Lasith Malinga delivered one of the best yorkers of the IPL. The right-arm pacer went to the root of the stumps at Michael Hussey, who missed the flick shot and saw his stumps getting destroyed.

6. S Sreesanth in 2009 during CSK vs KXIP

There are very few batters who can play the yorkers better than MS Dhoni. But India’s former pacer S Sreesanth had the last laugh during the IPL 2009, playing for the Kings XI Punjab. The right-arm pacer ran in hard and put a firing yorker at the off-stump, to which Dhoni defended but saw his stumps getting crashed.

5. Jasprit Bumrah in 2024 during PBKS vs MI

It was from the last season of the IPL between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians when Jasprit Bumrah showed his skills to Rilee Rossouw in Chandigarh. The right-arm pacer came with the angle and bowled a perfect yorker to break the stumps of the southpaw batter, who couldn’t do anything with his shot.

4. Arshdeep Singh in 2023 during MI vs PBKS

At the Wankhede Stadium in 2023 between the Mumbai Indians and the Punjab Kings, the left-arm pacer, Arshdeep Singh, sent a firing yorker against Tilak Verma. With 15 runs needed in four balls, the batter swung his bat and saw the ball breaking the middle stump in two parts.

3. Lasith Malinga in 2012 during MI vs CSK

It’s the second time for Malinga in the list during the 2012 season of the league between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings. At the Wankhede Stadium in the afternoon fixture, Malinga bowled a perfect yorker to Dwayne Bravo, who looked to drive the ball but could only get it under the stumps to break the furniture. The former Sri Lankan bowler was always known for his incredible skills.

2. Dale Steyn in 2012 during DC vs MI

It was the game between the Decan Chargers and the Mumbai Indians in the 2012 season when Steyn bowled a brilliant yorker against the right-handed batter. Steyn ran in and put it on the root of the stumps as the batter had no clue of how to deal with that delivery. The veteran Protea pacer’s celebration also showed how much it meant to him.

1.Mustafizur Rahman in 2016 during SRH vs KKR

It was the left-handed bowler from Bangladesh, Mustafizur Rahman, who got the top spot for the Sunrisers Hyderabad against the Knight Riders in 2016. Russell was again on the receiving end as he fell on the ground and was on the wrong side of the yorker.

Kolkata Knight Riders rope in former RCB player as bowling coach

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:38:10 GMT

After a disappointing IPL 2025 campaign, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is set to restructure their squad and coaching staff with a massive effect. As per the latest reports, the champion of IPL 2024 appointed a new bowling coach before a new season.

From 2022, Bharat Arun had been doing the job for KKR. His tenure with the multi-time IPL-winning franchise comes to an end after their underwhelming performance in the previous Indian Premier League. As per the latest reports, the Purple Brigade roped in former South Africa international and Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Dale Steyn as their new bowling coach to replace Arun.

There were multiple rumors about the possible appointment, which seems finally shaped in reality. Steyn, during his days as an active cricketer, played multiple franchise-based tournaments across the globe. The amount of experience he collected is unmatchable. One of the most lethal pacers during his era, Dale Steyn participated in the cash-rich league with four different franchises, but mostly he played for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With an incredible economy rate of 6.91, the South African took 97 wickets in 95 IPL matches, including his best 3/8. For South Africa, his numbers were more impressive in T20Is. The former cricketer claimed 64 scalps in 47 matches with a 6.94 economy rate and 4/9 as his best in the bracket.

KKR can consider few more changes

The inclusion of Steyn in the Knight camp will definitely make their dugoutmore exciting, and the bowlers, including young and experienced, can get the chance to interact with one of the best in the business.

But the formal announcement about the change in the coach team is yet to come from the Kolkata Knight Riders. According to speculations, the former champion team can make a few more changes in their backend to modify it with a fresh attire.

ENG vs IND 2025: 'It's like Portugal not playing Ronaldo' - Dale Steyn slams India for resting Bumrah in 2nd test

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 12:59:26 GMT

Former South African speedster Dale Steyn didn’t mince words while slamming India’s team management for resting Jasprit Bumrah in the second Test against England at Edgbaston. Despite being India’s standout performer in the opening Test at Leeds, where he claimed a five-wicket haul, Bumrah was benched in favour of Akash Deep a move that surprised fans and experts alike.

Taking to the social media platform X, Steyn likened the decision to Portugal benching Cristiano Ronaldo in a must-win football match. “So Portugal have the best striker in the world in Ronaldo and they chose not to play him. That’s madness. That’s like India having Bumrah and choosing not to play, umm, him… wait, oh, no, what! shit I’m confused,” Steyn posted, expressing disbelief over the exclusion.

India’s management, led by captain Shubman Gill and head coach Gautam Gambhir, justified the decision as part of a pre-decided workload management plan. Bumrah, who has been recovering from a back issue earlier this year, was scheduled to feature in only three of the five Tests. This plan was endorsed by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and approved by the BCCI medical team.

So Portugal have the best striker in the world in Ronaldo and they chose not to play him.

Thats madness.

That’s like India having Bumrah and choosing not to play, umm, him… wait, oh, no, what! shit I’m confused 😵‍💫
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) July 2, 2025

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Gill Scores Ton but Bumrah Omission Raises Eyebrows Amid India’s Struggles

At the toss, Gill explained, “Just to manage his workload. We did get a good break, and this is an important match for us. But the third Test being at Lord's, we think there'll be more in that pitch, so we'll use him there.”

While India’s strategy sparked debate, they had a solid start at Edgbaston, ending Day 1 at 310/5. Gill led from the front with a second consecutive century (114*), supported by Jaiswal’s fluent 87 and Jadeja’s unbeaten 41. But questions remain whether the gamble to rest Bumrah in a must-win match will pay off, especially given India’s poor recent red-ball form just one win in their last nine Tests.

Dale Steyn emotional reaction after South Africa's WTC final win

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:49:25 GMT

Legendary South African fast bowler Dale Steyn was visibly emotional after witnessing his country secure their maiden World Test Championship (WTC) title. South Africa defeated Australia by five wickets in a historic final at Lord’s on Saturday, ending a 27-year-long drought for an ICC trophy. The last time South Africa won an ICC tournament was the KnockOut Trophy in 1998—Steyn was just a teenager back then, dreaming of a moment like this.

Steyn, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest fast bowlers in the game, played 93 Tests, 125 ODIs, and 47 T20Is for South Africa but was never able to lift an ICC trophy himself. Perhaps the most painful memory of his career came in the 2015 ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand. On Saturday, though, those years of heartbreak turned into joy as Temba Bavuma’s men chased down 282 runs to secure the elusive title at the iconic Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Speaking to Star Sports after the win, Steyn struggled to hold back his tears. “What do you do? what do you say? It's incredible. I'm sitting at home, I've got my cap here, and I'm extremely proud. I mean, what do you do? I'll take my son for a walk, and life will carry on,” he said, showing his Test cap while his voice cracked with emotion. The moment quickly went viral on social media, capturing the hearts of cricket fans worldwide.

A Triumph for the Ages

South Africa’s victory was largely built on Aiden Markram’s superb 136 and skipper Temba Bavuma’s composed 66, ensuring the Proteas had their moment of glory on the world stage. The team’s clinical execution and resilience throughout the match drew praise from all corners.

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“I felt like the support at Lord's—especially from the English fans—was in South Africa's favor too. Maybe it had a little to do with the Ashes rivalry, but that backing helped. This was a massive game, and the team played incredibly well. It was a perfectly structured Test match—when it mattered, the biggest names stood up,” Steyn said. “KG Rabada with the wickets, Pat Cummins delivering too, Mitchell Starc with wickets and runs, Aiden Markram contributing late, and Temba Bavuma steering the side home. It was a fantastic final. I'm just thrilled for South Africa—they've finally won a trophy they've been chasing for a long time.

Top 5 wicket takers for South Africa in Test cricket ft Kagiso Rabada

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:26:11 GMT

Test cricket has traditionally been associated with South Africa, and South Africa has produced some of the world's greatest bowlers. Over the years, South Africa has built up a reputation for producing fast, aggressive pacers, as well as artists or craftsmen in spin who have won their country's matches. The legacy created is a result of South Africa's history as a country and as a cricketing nation, where bowling initiation and development has been the country's focus as an ex-colonized nation with a jailbird past that taught them the importance of bowling excellence for victory.

As we delve into the list of South Africa’s top five wicket-takers in Test history, each name stands out not only for their impressive statistics but also for the impact they had on the game. These bowlers have been instrumental in scripting many of South Africa's memorable Test victories, both at home and abroad. Known for their consistency, aggression, and ability to thrive under pressure, they have often turned the tide in crucial moments. Their contributions have solidified South Africa’s status as a formidable force in international Test cricket.

5. Allan Donald – 330 wickets

Former Proteas right-arm fast bowler Allan Donald ended his Test career with 330 wickets in 72 matches with an average of 22.25. He recorded 20 five-wicket hauls and three ten-wicket hauls, including his best bowling figures in an innings of 8/71 and best bowling figures in a match of 12/139.

4. Kagiso Rabada – 332 wickets

The right-arm fast bowler Kagiso Rabada is one of the modern-day greats among fast bowlers. Till the end of the first innings of the 2025 ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lord’s, he has already recorded 332 wickets in 71 Test matches with an average of 21.82. The fourth most Test wicket-taker for South Africa, Rabada, has recorded 17 fifers and four ten-wicket hauls. His best bowling figures in an innings were 7/112, and his best bowling figures in a match were 13/144. He is one of the three South African bowlers to record 13 wickets in a Test match.

3. Makhaya Ntini – 390 wickets

Former right-arm fast bowler Makhaya Ntini is the third leading wicket-taker in South African Test cricket history with 390 wickets in 101 matches with an average of 28.82. He recorded 18 five-wicket hauls and four ten-wicket hauls in his Test career, including the best bowling figures record by a South African in a Test match – 13/132 vs West Indies in the 2005 Port of Spain Test. Meanwhile, Ntini’s best bowling figures record in a Test innings was 7/37.

2. Shaun Pollock – 421 wickets

Former South African fast bowling all-rounder and captain Shaun Pollock was the first South African to record 400 Test wickets. He retired from Test cricket after picking up 421 wickets in 108 Tests with an average of 23.11. The right-arm fast bowler recorded 16 five-wicket hauls and one ten-wicket haul (best bowling figures in an innings: 7/87; best bowling figures in a match: 10/147).

1. Dale Steyn – 439 wickets

Former right-arm fast bowler Dale Steyn was one of the most popular fast bowlers in world cricket. Steyn holds the record for the most Test wickets by a South African with 439 wickets in 93 Test matches with an average of 22.95. Steyn recorded 26 five-wicket hauls and five ten-wicket hauls in his Test career, including his best bowling figures in an innings of 7/51 and best bowling figures in a match of 11/60.

Can Dale Steyn's prediction of SRH scoring 300 runs come true today in SRH vs MI game?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 14:03:02 GMT

Dale Steyn’s audacious prediction back on April 17, 2025, that the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) could reach 300 runs in an IPL 2025 match against the Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium never materialized, as SRH were only able to post 162/5, which MI chased down easily. Steyn, on social media platform X, humorously retracted, saying that maybe the combined scores would reach 300 instead. Today (April 23, 2025), SRH will again take on MI, this time at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. While Steyn did not explicitly predict the 300-run mark again for this match, SRH has an explosive batting group—namely Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Ishan Kishan - so there is always the enjoyment of the prediction. Also, SRH have four of the top team totals in IPL history, and earlier this season, they were able to score 286/6 against the Rajasthan Royals and scored 277/3 against MI in 2024, so chasing down a significant total is possible.

That being said, it is still difficult to reach the 300-run mark. No IPL team has ever scored 300 runs. The closest was SRH's 287/3 against Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2024. While Hyderabad's pitch is known to produce high scores (for example, SRH's 286/6), it's not as batter-friendly as Wankhede's flat surface, and it does not have the short boundaries. SRH's recent run of form has been inconsistent; their 162/5 tally at Wankhede indicated a slow start (76/2 in 10.1 overs) to their innings, although their chase to 246 against Punjab Kings hints at some batting recovery. MI's bowling, led by Jasprit Bumrah, performed with discipline last time, and they will be able to restrict SRH's momentum again, given they already have the inside information on this opponent.

SRH’s Batting Firepower and Home Advantage

Batting depth is SRH's most valuable weapon. Head and Sharma's ability to attack at the start, okay, along with the devastation caused by Klaasen in recent matches, means that they can dismantle any bowling attack. Their innings against Hyderabad shows what 286/6 would revive for runs at that venue. If SRH have a strong start in batting (80+ runs) and lose few wickets, then they should be on track to foot it with MI at 300, depending on whether MI's second-string bowlers allow the batting free flow. Playing in familiar conditions also adds to their memory, where they have been stronger in recent times.

“A small prediction. On April 17, we will see the first 300 runs in the IPL. Who knows, maybe I will also be there to see it,” Steyn’s tweet read.

Small prediction.
April 17 we’ll see the first 300 in IPL.

Who knows, I might even be there to see it happen.
— Dale Steyn (@DaleSteyn62) March 23, 2025

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MI's bowlers, led by Jasprit Bumrah have been a challenge for SRH in recent history. Last time, MI restricted SRH perfectly, and Bumrah and Pandya took early wickets that limited their batting effort. Achieving 300 runs essentially means they will have to score and maintain a run rate of 15 per over, which is something that has never been seen in an IPL season. SRH's struggles away from home and MI's tactical nous make the prospect of 300 runs unlikely to be explored. If all of SRH's heavy hitters can bat consistently, we could see them achieve the expected 250+ score.