Kamli Katrina does Swag Se Swagat with her dance at IPL closing ceremony

At the IPL closing ceremony, Katrina Kaif dazzled us with yet another high energy performance flaunting her toned abs. This only reminds back to her 2016 IPL opening ceremony performance when the actress did an envious belly dance. Watch video.

Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif is definitely one of the most stylish divas of the film industry. Once slammed for her dance moves, the today the actress is a leading lady in that area. From Shiela Ki Jaawani to Afghan Jalebi, the actress has torn down all notions crippling. And this comes to the surface when the diva performed at the closing ceremony of the Indian Premier League 2018. The league that watched the victory of third-time winner Chennai Super Kings was battling against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

During the star-studded evening that saw first-time performer Kartik Aaryan dancing to two hit songs of his film Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Kriti Sanon on Raabta and Tukur Tukur, Jacqueline Fernandez on Heeriye and Party On My Mind, Katrina flaunted her flawless mid-riff and fans are going berserk.

Having said, remember Katrina’s IPL 2016 opening ceremony where she did belly dancing and the video went viral? This time too, Katrina leaves no stone unturned to dazzle us with her flexible moves combined with her agile body.

Watch Katrina’s 2018 IPL performance where she danced on Kamli and Swag Se Swagat.

Salman Khan And Jacqueline Fernandez Take Race 3 Party To IPL Finale

 It's less than a month to the release of the year's most talked-about film Race 3 and makers are keeping no stone unturned to create hype around the film. And what better place to promote the film than at the finale of the Indian Premier League? Salman Khan and Jacqueline Fernandez will be promoting Race 3 at the IPL 2018 finale, a statement revealed on Monday. The duo will be performing to the song Heeriye, which was recently released by the makers. Salman and trended a great deal after the first song from Race 3 made it to the playlist, especially for Jacqueline's pole-dancing skills.

According to a statement, Salman and Jacqueline will host an interactive segment where the actor will be talking about his love for the sport and will also reveal his favourite player of the season and the team he supports. Salman's Race 3 co-star Daisy Shah and his rumoured girlfriend Iulia Vantur will also be among the stars to perform at the finale party, said the statement.

The IPL finale is in its last leg and the final match is scheduled for May 27 (Sunday). Ranbir Kapoor will host a prelude to the Indian Premier League finale. The prelude will see a blend of performances and fun-filled interactions with the celebrities.

Salman Khan's much anticipated film Race 3 will be an Eid release - will hit screens on 15 June. A suspense thriller, the sequel stars Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Saqib Saleem and Daisy Shah.(Source)

Virat Kohli Wishes Smriti Mandhana, Harmanpreet Kaur Ahead Of Women's T20 Challenge Match

The stage is set for the historical Indian Premier League (IPL) women's challenge match between IPL Trailblazers led by Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur-captained IPL Supernovas at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Ahead of the exhibition match, which is also deemed as a stepping stone for the launch of an Indian women's T20 league in the country, India skipper Virat Kohli asked everyone to cheer for the two teams. The official IPL Twitter account posted a short 31-second video. A message from  TeamIndia Skipper .

Calling the match a teaser for the future of the T20 league, Kohli said, "Hello everyone. I am really excited to understand there's been a T20 league for women announced. And there's going to be a game on 22nd May at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It's more like a teaser or trailer for that particular league."

Wishing luck to the two captains, Mandhana and Harmanpreet, Kohli said, "Smriti and Harmanpreet are going to lead their respective teams so I wish you all the best. Take out your teams on the park and play with the passion that you have shown for the nation. Show people what they should look forward to when they come and watch the women's T20 league as well. I wish you guys all the best and we will all be watching keenly. Good luck."

Several international women stars from India, Australia, England and New Zealand will be seen in action. Among those to be seen will be Mithali Raj, Jhulan Goswami, Danielle Wyatt, Alyssa Healy and Suzie Bates.

This match will be played ahead of the first IPL Playoffs Qualifier between SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).(SOURCE)

Mumbai Indians Skipper Rohit Sharma Ends Tournament With An Unwanted Record IPL 2018

Bottom-placed Delhi Daredevils played party poopers and knocked defending champions Mumbai Indians out from the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2018 after handing them an 11-run defeat at the Ferozshah Kotla, Delhi, on Sunday. The Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians completed the league phase with 12 points from their 14 matches. Not only was it a dismal season for Mumbai Indians, it was worse for their captain Rohit Sharma. The Mumbai Indians skipper signed off the tournament with an unwanted record to his name.

This is the first time Rohit Sharma has failed to cross the 300-run mark in an IPL season. He scored only 286 runs at an average of 23.83 in this season.

Rohit had a tremendous IPL 2013 season where he scored 538 runs in 19 matches at an average of 38.42.

In 11 IPL editions he played, Rohit has touched the 400-run mark (in a season) five times in his career.

In the inaugural IPL season in 2008, Rohit had scored 404 runs in 13 matches at an average of 36.72.

He scored 362 runs (IPL 2009), 404 runs (IPL 2010), 372 runs (IPL 2011), 433 runs (IPL 2012), 538 runs (IPL 2013), 390 runs (IPL 2014), 482 runs (IPL 2015), 489 runs (IPL 2016), 333 (IPL 2017) and 286 runs (IPL 2018).

Shreyas Iyer-led Delhi Daredevils notched up a thrilling win to eliminate Mumbai Indians from the race for the IPL play-offs.

Chasing a target of 175 runs, Mumbai Indians were bundled out for 163 runs in 19.3 overs.

Delhi Daredevils knock Mumbai Indians out of IPL with 11-run win

 Delhi Daredevils knocked defending champions Mumbai Indians out of the Indian Premier League after the trio of Sandeep Lamichhane, Amit Mishra and Harshal Patel starred with three wickets apiece for a 11-run win in their last league match on Sunday.

Set a target of 175, Mumbai Indians crumbled against quality leg-spin bowling by Sandeep (3/36), Amit Mishra (3/19) and medium pace of Patel (3/28).

The visitors lost three wickets -- Evin Lewis (48), Kieron Pollard (7) and Krunal Pandya (4) -- in five balls at the Feroz Shah Kotla.

Hardik Pandya (27) and skipper Rohit Sharma (13) added 43 runs before they were sent back as Mumbai slipped to 122 for seven in 14.5 overs.

Ben Cutting tried his hands with a 19-ball 37 before MI were dismissed for 163 in 19.3 overs.

Mumbai's ouster makes the final league match between Chennai Super Kings and Kings XI Punjab interesting as the latter will not only have to win the contest but also better the net run rate of Rajasthan Royals (-0.250).

Earlier, Rishabh Pant (64) continued his purple patch, hitting his fifth half-century of the season, to guide Delhi to a competitive score.

The 20-year-old wicketkeeper-batsman shared a 64-run fourth wicket stand off 47 balls with Vijay Shankar (43 not out) to lay the foundation.

Lamichhane then rocked Mumbai's chase early, removing the in-form Suryakumar Yadav (4) cheaply.

However, Lewis (48) exploded in the fourth over, hitting Patel for two fours and a six. He treated Glenn Maxwell with equal disdain, clearing the ropes twice, as MI zoomed to 50 for one in five overs.

Ishan Kishan (5) was then caught at long-on off Amit Mishra. The leg-spinner was unlucky not to have the wicket of Kieron Pollard who was dropped by Prithvi Shaw off his bowling. The West Indian got another respite when an airborne Abhishek Sharma failed to held on to a catch off Liam Plunkett.

Mishra then dismissed Lewis with a googly, which the opener failed to read and was stumped by Pant.

Mumbai were reduced to 74 for four when Maxwell and Trent Boult combined to pull off a sensational catch at the boundary line off Lamichhane's bowling.

Krunal Pandya was next to go when his weak drive found the hands of substitute Rahul Tewatia at short cover, as Mumbai were looking down the barrel at 79 for five in 9.4 overs.

Once Hardik (27) and skipper Rohit Sharma (13) were sent back, Cutting hit some lusty blows before Patel took two wickets in the final over to earn the win for DD.

Prithvi Shaw (12) and Maxwell (22) gave a good start to Delhi before a silly run-out cost the former his wicket in the fourth over.

It was a poor judgment by Shaw as he stepped out of the crease and was found short of wicket at the non-striker's end by a direct throw from Hardik.

Maxwell, who slammed four boundaries and looked in good touch till then, was cleaned up by Bumrah in the next over to bring two new batsmen onto the crease.

Pant, who has been in ominous form this season, didn't waste any time as he slammed two fours and a six to help Delhi cross the 50-mark after the powerplay ended with 46 for two.

A lot was expected from skipper Shreyas Iyer, but he made the mistake of hitting a Markande delivery straight to Krunal at deep midwicket, as Delhi slipped to 75 for three in 9 overs.

New man Vijay Shankar hit the second ball he faced for a boundary, before blasting Ben Cutting for a six over long-on, as Delhi brought up the 100 in the 13th over.(SOURCE)

IPL 2018 Highlights, Delhi Daredevils vs Mumbai Indians: Mumbai Knocked Out By Delhi

Once again, Rishabh Pant was the star performer with an attractive 44-ball 64. He and Vijay Shankar resurrected DD after they had lost three wickets in the first nine overs. Together, they added 64 runs for the fourth wicket, setting up the base for the challenging score. Defending champions Mumbai Indians need 175 to stay alive in the tournament. Back in their element at the business end of the tournament, defending champions Mumbai Indians will be firing on all cylinders against wooden spooners Delhi Daredevils in their bid to clinch a playoff berth in a must-win Indian Premier League (IPL) encounter on Sunday. The cash-rich league is still alive and kicking with only Sunrisers Hyderabad (18 from 13 games) and Chennai Super Kings (16 from 13 games) having clinched playoff spots. Statistically, five teams save Daredevils are still in contention, with two playoff spots still up for grabs. In the mid-table clutter, Mumbai Indians are among the four teams who are at 12 points and fighting for a spot in the playoff. Mumbai Indians (NRR +0.384) will be praying for a favourable result for Sunrisers Hyderabad in their last home match against KKR (14 points and NRR -0.091). A KKR win meant that only one slot is left during the final two encounter with an eye on run-rate. (Play Fantasy cricket and win cash daily)

While Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will face off in one of the two matches, Kings XI Punjab takes on Chennai Super Kings in the final round-robin match later in the evening at Pune. However, the performance in the past few matches is sure to have boosted the confidence of Rohit Sharma and his men. Mumbai had a topsy-turvy campaign so far after a series of defeats early in the tournament, they were able to string in the victories when it mattered most. However, Daredevils can be the banana peel and Mumbai Indians will be wary after CSK slipped in their penultimate game. For DD, there is nothing but pride at stake, which makes the young team dangerous oppositions. The last time the two teams faced off, it was DD won by seven wickets win in a last-over thriller.

Mumbai's batsmen have been inconsistent so far with skipper Rohit Sharma scoring only 273 runs in this edition so far. It took a strokeful fifty from Kieron Pollard to help Mumbai post a competitive score against Punjab in their last match. Suryakumar Yadav (500 runs) has been among runs after being promoted as an opener while West Indian opener Evin Lewis (334) has had his moments on and off. Skipper Rohit's poor form is a big worry for Mumbai. Apart from his match-winning knock against RCB, Rohit has failed to live up to the expectations of the fans and MI need him to contribute big time, so that Pollard and the Pandya brothers - Hardik and Krunal can provide the late charge if needed. Jasprit Bumrah's (16 wickets) sensational three-wicket haul in the last match will give him a lot of confidence apart from his consistent show in most death over situations.

DD vs CSK: Predicted playing 11 for DD vs CSK in Match 52

Delhi Daredevils host Chennai Super Kings at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Friday with both sides fates sealed. Chennai Super Kings have 16 points from the 12 matches they have played so far and are second on the points table. They are thus one of the two teams, the other being Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have qualified for the playoffs. Delhi Daredevils, on the other hand, have had another disappointing season and are bottom of the table with six points from their 12 matches. RCB beating SRH on Thursday has also made it impossible for Delhi to get up from the bottom of the table. Catch live scores and updates from Delhi Daredevils vs Chennai Super Kings in Match 52 from Feroz Shah Kotla. (IPL 2018 ( DD vs CSK Full Scorecard)

Kolkata Knight Riders conquer Rajasthan Royals fortress : IPL 2018

Rajasthan Royals needed more than just Sanju Samson to stand up and be counted to get a positive result against the Dinesh Karthik-led Kolkata Knight Riders, who have the most successful spinners in the IPL so far.

On Wednesday, here at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Samson failed to produce a magical knock like the one against Royal Challengers Bangalore last week. His contribution on the day was just seven, and that dented the team’s chances of putting up a big total. Royals, however, managed 160/8 in 20 overs. But that was not enough as Knight Riders, despite losing two early wickets, clinched the tie by seven wickets in 18.5 overs.

Samson looked to play the short-arm pull but didn't make clean contact. The ball went towards deep square leg where Kuldeep Yadav took an easy catch off Shivam Mani. After being put in to bat by Kolkata Knight Riders, Royals were kept under tight leash by the opponent bowlers, but openers Rahane and D’Arcy Short broke the shackles and hit some entertaining blows.

Kolkata skipper employed spinners from the beginning to check the flow of runs but Sunil Narine tuned out to be most expensive, giving 18 runs in one over. Skipper Rahane said earlier that even he wanted to bowl first but since the wicket looked good, he didn’t mind batting first. And he did that with flair, taking Narine to the cleaners.

Karthik decided to keep the hosts silent in the Powerplay as he brought Narine into the attack in the third over. When he was going great guns, the Royals skipper was run out. He scored 37 off 19 balls, with five fours and a six.

Rahane tried to flick one on the leg side off the bowling of Rana but he missed and Karthik moved swiftly to his left, picked the ball up and flicked it back. It was a stunning work by Karthik. Short justified his captain’s faith with his superb innings crafted with five fours and a six during his 43-ball innings of 44.