The IPL has flown out of the blocks with some thrilling cricket and the crowds have really played their part. Just two matches in for most sides, there are only two unbeaten teams left in the competition.
Saturday 8 April
Rajasthan Royals 4/5 | Delhi Capitals 1/1
The Royals were stunned by the unfancied Punjab Kings in their last outing and their IPL title credentials are already in question.
Meanwhile, the Delhi Capitals have lost in both their outings so far as David Warner’s team misfire.
Their three top-order overseas professionals didn’t contribute enough runs to the Capitals’ cause and questions were raised over how low Rilee Rossouw was batting.
While the Royals have struggled, it is also strange that they haven’t sent Jos Buttler in to front the batting.
Verdict: Rajasthan Royals 4/5
Back The Royals to get their season back on track here against he misfiring Capitals.
Mumbai Indians 4/5 | Chennai Super Kings 20/21
This IPL classic fixture writes another chapter this weekend with both sides in need of a win.
Mumbai Indians lost their opener to another of their big rivals in the Royal Challengers Bangalore but it was a tight contest in moments.
Chennai Super Kings lost their opening match but bounced back with a stirring win last time out.
Moeen Ali’s contributon to CSK has been underrated but this might be a season that he can sway time and again.
Verdict: Chennai Super Kings 20/21
This should be a tight contest as the betting suggests. My slight preference goes to the away side here.
Sunday 9 April
Gujarat Titans 8/11 | Kolkata Knight Riders 11/10
The unbeaten Gujarat Titans take on a Kolkata Knight Riders side buoyed by a bit of an upset win in their last outing.
That match was all about an incredible batting blitz from KKR quick Shardul Thakur set up a shock result against RCB.
The Titans have started their second season in the same fashion as the first and are already the early favoruites.
Sai Suharsan has been some find for the Titans and will now be watched closely after playing his part in keeping their winning run going.
Verdict: Gujarat Titans 8/11
The Titans are the more balanced side here and shouldn’t let the Knight Riders within a sniff if they fire.
Sunrisers Hyderabad (11/10)| Punjab Kings (8/11)
The Sunrisers Hyderabad are back at home to bring the weekend to a close as they hope to derail the Punjab Kings’ effort.
Shikhar Dhawan is the player to watch in this Punjab Kings lineup as the skipper and form batter.
The Sunrisers batting will again be under the microscope with their home ground being one of those where 200 + scores can be chased down with ease.
Few would have had the Punjab Kings as early pace-setters but Nathan Ellis and Dhawan have given them some sort of momentum.
Verdict: Punjab Kings (8/11)
The Kings have been impressive so far this season and should have the measure of the Sunrisers.
