NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant's remarkable return to cricket, assuming multiple roles, will be the focal point as Delhi Capitals face off against Punjab Kings in their IPL opener on Saturday. Both teams are eager to put behind the disappointment of lackluster performances from the previous season.
Pant's inspiring comeback from a life-threatening car accident in December 2022 has evolved into a story of resilience, as the explosive wicketkeeper-batsman recovered faster than anticipated to rejoin the action. Cleared to play as a wicketkeeper-batsman, Pant now shoulders the added responsibility of captaining the side, reclaiming the position from David Warner, who led DC to a ninth-place finish in the 10-team tournament last year.
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1/8:5 rules that are used in IPL but not in T20Is
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2/8:Bouncer Rule
<p>In IPL, two bouncers per over will be allowed from the upcoming season, while T20Is restrict bowlers to only one bouncer per over.</p>Agencies
3/8:Impact Player Rule
<p>Introduced in IPL 2023, the Impact Player Rule allows teams to substitute the 12th player at any moment, a feature not present in T20Is.</p>Agencies
4/8:DRS for No-Ball and Wide-Ball
<p>IPL teams can utilize the Decision Review System (DRS) for no-ball and wide-ball calls, a rule not yet adopted in international cricket.</p>Agencies
5/8:Strategic Timeout
<p>IPL permits two strategic timeouts of 2 minutes and 30 seconds each during the 20-over innings, providing tactical breaks, unlike T20Is.</p>Agencies
6/8:Smart Replay Technology
<p>In IPL, smart replay technology has been introduced, eliminating the broadcaster's role and enabling direct communication between the third umpire and hawk-eye operators for close decisions, a feature absent in T20Is.</p>Agencies
7/8:Stop Clock Rule (T20 World Cup 2024)
<p>ICC's Stop Clock Rule, set for implementation from T20 World Cup 2024, requires teams to start a new over within 60 seconds after the previous one ends, penalizing delays with five runs for each subsequent breach, a rule yet to be introduced in IPL.</p>Agencies
8/8:Summary of Unique IPL Rules
<p>IPL features unique rules such as multiple bouncers per over, the Impact Player Rule, DRS for no-ball and wide-ball, strategic timeouts, and smart replay technology, setting it apart from T20Is.</p>AgenciesThe trophy cabinet of Punjab Kings also stands bare. Despite reaching the final just once, in 2014, where they lost to Kolkata Knight Riders, PBKS has struggled to find success. After consistently finishing sixth for four seasons between 2019 and 2022, PBKS slipped to eighth place in 2023, emphasizing the urgency for a turnaround this season.
Here's everything you need to know about the IPL 2024 match between PBKS and DC:
What: Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2024, Match 2
When: March 23 (Saturday)
Where: Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium, Mullanpur, Chandigarh
Time: 3:30 PM (IST)
Where to watch: Live stream/telecast on Jio Cinema and Star Sports Network
Where to follow Live: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports
SQUAD:
Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (C), David Warner, Prithvi Shaw, Swastik Chikara, Yash Dhull, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Jhye Richardson, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Pravin Dubey, Rasikh Dar, Vicky Ostwal, Axar Patel, Jake Fraser-cGurk, Lalit Yadav, Mitchell Marsh, Sumit Kumar, Abishek Porel, Kumar Kushagra, Rickey Bhui, Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs.
Punjab Kings: Shikhar Dhawan (C), Jitesh Sharma, Jonny Bairstow, Prabhsimran Singh, Liam Livingstone, Harpreet Bhatia, Rilee Rossouw, Shashank Singh, Chris Woakes, Vishwanath Pratap Singh, Ashutosh Sharma, Tanay Thyagarajan, Atharva Taide, Rishi Dhawan, Sam Curran, Sikandar Raza, Shivam Singh, Prince Choudhary, Harpreet Brar, Arshdeep Singh, Kagiso Rabada, Nathan Ellis, Rahut Chahar, Vidwath Kaverappa, Harshal Patel.
