The Cricket Podcast

Three games in the 2024 IPL for us to talk about this weekend. Yesterday Lucknow Super Giants beat the Punjab Kings of comedy, thanks to Mayank Yadav bowling 97mph and Nicholas Pooran blasing the ball into orbit. Today we say the Gujarat Titans overcome the Sunrisers Hyderabad thanks to a combination of Mohit Sharma, Rashid Khan and Noor Ahmed. Then later Delhi Capitals posted a score of 190 v Chennai Super Kings and thanks to some tight bowling put the pressure on Gaikwad, Dhoni and the boys to pull off a difficult chase. Rishabh Pant scored his first 50 since his car accident. Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384Intro 0:00CSK v DC 1:00GT v SRH 15:00PBKS v LSG 28:30Previews 39:00 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast we talk about the last two games in the 2024 IPL. Yesterday he Rajasthan Royals overcame Delhi Capitals in a close game. Riyan Parag picked up the man of the match award for his masterclass of pace hitting. Delhi Capitals could be the worst team in the IPL, but they at least showed a bit of promiseToday we saw Virat Kohli in fine form as he carried his bat for the entire Royal Challengers Bengaluru innings. Kolkata Knight Riders look very good though and started the chase in amazing style with Sunil Narine and Phil Salt plundering 85 off the Powerplay  Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On our midweek 2024 IPL reaction we discuss three games, featuring: Sunrisers Hyderabad v Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans v Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings v Royal Challengers Bangalore. The main story is Sunrisers Hyderabad who, led by Klaasen, Head and Abhishek Sharma blitzed their way to the IPL record score of 275. Mumbai Indians were caught in the headlights as their bowlers were punished by the Sunrisers who were in amazing form. Earlier in the week Chennai Super Kings overcame the Titans with ease, as MS Dhoni took a great catch along the way.And Royal Challengers Bangalore won their first match of the year as they jumped all over mistakes from the Punjab Kings.Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast we talk about all the action from the opening weekend of the IPL. With games featuring 8 of the 10 franchises there's plenty to talk about. Dre Russ v Heinrich Klaasen in the Kolkata Knight Riders v Sunrisers Hyderbad lead the carnage, with other fun provided by Punjab Kings, Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants. Has Hardik Pandya justified the sacking of Rohit Sharma? Are Sanju Samson and Rajasthan Royals the team to beat? How bad are Delhi Capitals?All that and more on our first IPL weekend reaction show of the 2024 IPL season, Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MS Dhoni and the Chennai Super Kings take on Virat Kohli and Royal Challengers Bangalore. CSK v RCB is a classic of the IPL and a fitting way to begin the tournament, but who will take the bragging rights on this occasion?The 17th edition of the IPL is here! CSK got things going against RCB, eventually recording a comfortable win in Ruturaj Gaikwad's first game in charge. RCB started well, but 4 wickets for Mustafizur and an electric start to Rachin Ravindra's IPL career were good enough for Chennai.Use the code: CRICKETPOD for 20% off + free shipping at Manscaped.comLinks to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast we talk about the 2024 IPL. We use our classic snake draft format to talk about who will win the IPL, who will score the most runs, take the most wickets and be the IPL MVP. Will this finally be Virat Kohli's year? Will Dhoni go out in style? Or will the Punjab Kings of comedy stun us all?Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpodWant to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6313687373840384 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast we continue with our IPL 2024 Team Previews. This episode is our final episode of the team preview series and features Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings,.Delhi were pretty bad last year and will be looking to bounce back. Will the return of Rishabh Pant take them to glory, or do other flaws in their team mean that another tough season is ahead.Punjab Kings were also pretty bad last year. However, they do promise to be entertaining, with an exciting bowling line up featuring Arshdeep Singh, Nathan Ellis, Rabada, Rahul Chahar and more! Can they get it together with the bat enough to make it to the play-offs?Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Cricket Podcast we continue with our IPL 2024 Team Previews. This episode is a big one, featuring three of the biggest franchises in the Indian Premier League: Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. Are any of them contenders for this year's IPL title.Chennai Super Kings go into this year after winning the tournament last year. MS Dhoni is still in charge and with players like Jadeja, Chahar, Moeen Ali, the Dube and more backing him up they look like they could be a threat to win the IPL again. Can they secure another championship or might this be one tournament to far for the legendary Dhoni?Royal Challengers Bangalore made a big trade before the auction, picking up Cameron Green to bolster their batting. Along with the acquisition of Alzarri Joseph they seem like they could have improved for this year's IPL. However, there are weaknesses in other areas of the team and their bowling, in particular, looks like it could come under pressure. Will RCB be able to pull it together and finally deliver Virat Kohli the title he wants?Finally we talk Kolkata Knight Riders. They feature an exciting batting line up with Rinku Singh, Andre Russell and now Phil Salt providing serious firepower to their batting card. Backed up by a spin trio lead by Narine they could be a real handful with the ball too, especially if we see Mitchell Starc hit his stride. Could they be the dark horses for the IPL title?Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is IPL 2024 preview time! Our previews will cover every team in the competition in detail. Starting with the captain and coach, then moving on to strengths and weaknesses, the boys also throw in a comparable car, probable XI and season prediction.Gujarat Titans were the losing finalists in 2023. This time, captained by Shubman Gill they will be looking to win a second title. Can players like Rashid Khan take them to glory, or will an injury to Shami ruin their season?Finally, Lucknow Super Giants will be hoping to play more entertaining cricket, after putting us all to sleep last year.Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOTE - In the episode we say there will be 5 teams previewed in this episode, however things got out of hand - so we chopped the episode up and there will now be 4 IPL Team Preview episodes! The next episode will drop on Thursday (13/3) with parts 3 and 4 coming on Saturday and Monday.It is IPL 2024 preview time! This two part preview will cover every team in the competition in detail. Starting with the captain and coach, then moving on to strengths and weaknesses, the boys also throw in a comparable car, probable XI and season prediction.Rajasthan Royals are up first, what are their chances during this season. They feature an explosive batting line up, including Jaiswal, Buttler, Samson and Hetmyer, as well as quality bowlers like Boult. However, might they be exposed at the death?Mumbai Indians have a god squad. The sky is the limit for Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, Tim David, Rohit Sharma, etc. But will a captaincy change cause trouble?Sunrisers Hyderabad finished bottom last season, but they went shopping in the auction and now things could change. Lead by Pat Cummins the team also features Hasaranga and Klaasen, but their domestic core is not as exciting as other sides.Links to podcast audio: https://linktr.ee/thecricketpodOur website: thecricketpod.comSupport the podcast: patreon.com/thecricketpodBuy merchandise: https://seriouscricket.co.uk/teamwear/stores/the-cricket-podcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecricketpodBuy coffee: https://cricketcoffeeco.com/products/the-cricket-podcast-coffeeTwitter and Instagram: @thecricketpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices