Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen win the Bundesliga tittle Bayer Leverkusen have won the Bundesliga title for the first time in their history with five games to spare.Xabi Alonso, in his first full season in charge, achieved the impossible, masterminding one of the greatest seasons in European football history. Leverkusen set to break Bayern’s record. bayer Leverkusen is all set to break the most point record in the Bundesliga, which is set by Bayern Munich, five more games to go and bayer Leverkusen is looking like a beast under Xavi Alonso. Even Bayern at his very best could not hold this team. Alex Grimaldo is the best free transfer signings Bayer Leverkusen has ever made. There is the leadership of Granit Xhaka, and he has given Leverkusen that balance on the Pich that holding the team together attitude and the glorious gifts of the precocious Florian Wirtz. Xabi the magician when Alonso was appointed in October Leverkusen were 2nd last in the points table of Bundesliga.After 18 months Leverkusen is the best team of Germany 43 games into the campaign, they remain unbeaten in all competitions, it is no longer outlandish to suggest that they could well be the best team in European football. Perfect addition for Bayer Leverkusen The turnaround had already begun but the summer was crucial. It was not just that Leverkusen bought brilliantly, although they did, it was that Alonso was able to identify the exact characteristics that he needed to take this team to the next level. Speaking to Lothar Matthaus earlier this season, he recognised this. “Before, they were working with only the young generation. Now Xabi has thought, I don’t need the young generation player, I want to win a title, and for this I need experience.” Matthaus added: “I think the Leverkusen people who signed the players had been listening to Xabi and made the perfect transfer window. The summer preparation was the key for him to change the team, change the mentality, with these experienced players.” Xhaka, now 31, has been a revelation in midfield. Jonas Hofmann, also 31, was another sensible signing. But some of the other signings were visionary. Boniface, plucked from Belgium, swiftly scored seven goals in his first five Bundesliga appearances. Grimaldo has been the most outrageous of the lot. Snaffled away from Benfica, the 28-year-old left-back reinvented as a creative wizard and goal-getter – only Boniface has scored more. “And to think he was a free transfer,” says Kirsten. “You have to give the scouting department or whoever discovered him, you have to take your hat off to them. or more such article DO check out our article on RM vs MC Champions league match
IPL 2024 Orange Cap standings after MI vs CSK: Kohli leads list
IPL 2024 Orange Cap standings after MI vs CSK: Kohli leads list IPL 2024 orange cap: King Kohli is leading the chart by fair margin; he is the only player to score above 300 in 6 games. Rohit Sharma scored a century against CSK and jumped to no 4 in the IPL 2024 orange cap leader board. Shivam Dube is closing the top 5 list slowly his unbeaten 66 off 38 balls against MI. The batter hit ten fours and two sixes in his knock. Riyan Parag stayed second after his 23 off 18 balls and Sanju Samson moved to third after he scored 18 in 14 deliveries against Punjab Kings. PLAYERS NAME TEAM MATCHES RUNS AVERAGE STRIKE RATE HS Virat Kohli RCB 6 319 79.75 141.77 113* Riyan Parag RR 6 284 71 155.19 84* Sanju Samson RR 6 264 66 155.29 82* Rohit Sharma MI 6 261 52 167.30 105* Shubman Gill GT 6 255 51 151.78 89* Potential player for highest run getter In that list Rohit Sharma is the front runner, he just came back in form scored a century in previous match , consistently giving starts to MI and he also is an opener to gets better opportunity to score runs in powerplay Shivam Dube is the second potential name although he bats at no 5 for CSK yes, he is scoring runs and his six hitting ability is making everyone his fan across the world a nightmare for the spinners and currently he is getting promoted by CSK so gives him enough chance to get close to that orange cap of IPL 2024. Riyan Parag, he is no second in IPL 2024 orange cap race and batting brilliantly at no 4 but sometimes he did not get that many balls to face as Buttler Jaiswal and samson are also in very good. He has scored tons of run in domestic and looking in sublime touch so he could be the orange cap holder after few games. IF you enjoyed reading this, do check this out MI VS CSK EL-CLASSICO
FC Goa defeated inform Chinnaiyan 4-1 in ISL 2024
FC Goa defeated inform Chinnaiyan FC 4-1, enhanced chances for direct spot in semifinal of ISL 2024 In the last league match against Chinnaiyan fc goa defeated inform Chinnaiyan by 4-1, Chinnaiyan scored the first goal in 13th min by Rahmat Ali and Borja equalized goa in 33-minute, Sachu got red card in 35th minute and after that point everything went against the Chinnaiyan. Chinnaiyan winning streak broken. 4 back-to-back wins for Chinnaiyan allowed them to play the knockout matches for the spot of semifinals and their winning streak got broken by goa and they hammered Chinnaiyan 4 goals to 1 and also the suspension of Sachu for the next match arises some problems for Chinnaiyan FC GOA Ran allover Chinnaiyan after they were 10 men squad. in the 35th minute Sachu siby committed a foul inside penalty area and was booked with red card for that foul and goa was offered penalty and scored their second goal from the spot and took the lead in the first half, just when the half was about to get over Brandon Fernandes got an opportunity, and he scored in the extra time of first half making the lead 3-1 in the first half only. Sachu Sibly Red card cost Chinnaiyan the game red card so early in the match was bad for Chinnaiyan, they only managed a defeat of 4-1 against one of the best sides in hero Indian super league. now fc goa has high chances of going into semifinals directly but that depends on the matches which are further to be played. IF you like reading this blog have a look at RM VS MC champions league
CSK defeated MI by 20 runs, Rohit century vent in vain
CSK defeated MI by 20 runs, Rohit century vent in vain Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings the El-Classico of Indian premier league is comfortably won by defending champions, Battle between two Indian legends Rohit Sharma and Mahendra Singh Dhoni at legendary Wankhede stadium has satisfied both the fans despite the loss MI fans Shaw the beast Rohit Sharma scoring another IPL hundred and CSK fans were busy celebrating MS Dhoni 3 sixes against Hardik Pandeya in the 20th over and that at the end became the difference as CSK won the match by 20 runs. Ruturaj and Shivam Dube for CSK The six hitting machine Shivam Dube is destroying bowlers at his will scoring sixes like kids used to score at gully cricket he scored 66 runs of just 38 balls. Dube is slowly climbing for that orange cap, usually the orange cap holder is from top order batsman, but Dube is in top notch form scoring runs in every match with around 170 strike rate and hitting sixes just for fun. There used to be a time when Dube did not play fast bowlers well but in clash against MI he showed that he can play the world’s best bowler Burmah with ease. Ruturaj Gaikwad the skipper for CSK was suffering to get big scores but what better than a CSK vs MI game to get back in form, he played brilliantly and scored 69 of just 40 balls hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes allowing CSK to gain momentum after they got stuck in the first 3 overs. both Dube and Ruturaj took responsibility and set the stage for the big hitter to go big. MS Dhoni (The Man, The Myth, The Mahi) every single time when CSK fan walks into the stadium he just wants to see MS Dhoni bat at any cost and this time the cost was Dary Mitchell wicket in 20th over and then THALA entered the arena. Mahi went to bat against Hardik Pandeya, and he smashed 3 sixes back-to-back and then scored a brace 20 runs in 4 balls at a strike rate of 500 half the match was won their itself for CSK fans. Scorecard After First CSK Innings Chennai super kings – 206/4Ruturaj Gaikwad – 69 runs 40 ballsShivam Dube – 66 runs 38 ballsJasprit Burmah – 4 overs 27 runs 2 wickets MI got to a flying start. In such a big run chase opening stand is crucial and Rohit and Ishan gave them the start Mumbai wanted. they both dominated the powerplay and at one point of time it looked like Chennai super kings are completely out of the match but then came the SriLankan slinging acting Pathirana and took 2 wickets in single over and changed the course of the game. Magical over from Pathirana after 7 overs mark MI were comfortably 70 for no loss and then came Matisha Pathirana and he took away Ishan Kishan on the first ball and Surya Kumar Yadav on the 3rd ball and completely change the match Mumbai lost the momentum from that over and never came back in the match. Rohit Sharma the lone worrier for MI Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant century but could not put it to a winning cause due to lack of support at the other end tilak tried to be the supporting partner but fell shortly and that’s why even after scoring half the runs of the total, MI only managed a defeat by 20 runs from their archrivals Chennai super kings. Scorecard after MI Innings Mumbai Indians – 186/6Rohit Sharma – 105 runs 63 ballstilak Verma – 31 runs 20 balls.Pathirana – 4 over 28 runs 4 wicket. Points TableCSK is now 3rd in the table with 4 wins in 6 matches having 8 points.whereas MI is 8th in the table with only 2 wins in 6 matches having 4 points if you like the post you can also check out CSK VS KKR
Bayern Munich defeated cologne 2-0 in Bundesliga
Bayern Munich defeated cologne 2-0 in Bundesliga Ahead of champions league clash against arsenal Bayern Munich has gained momentum defeating cologne 2-0 in Bundesliga match with the help of goal scored by Raphael Guerreiro at 65th minutes and a late goal by star striker Thomos muller at 90+3′ minute mark. Bayern focus is on champions league ayern’s focus has shifted to the Champions League following their draw with Arsenal in the first leg. However, their hopes were dampened as Coman sustained an adductor muscle injury, ruling him out for several weeks. Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment over Coman’s injury, stating, “The injury of Kingsley is extremely bitter with him starting a game today after a very long time. It looked extremely painful… It’s a big blow for us.” Bayern unable to retain league Tittle Bayern remains second in the Bundesliga with 63 points, with VfB Stuttgart joining them after a 3-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig secured a 3-0 victory over VfL Wolfsburg, maintaining fourth place ahead of Borussia Dortmund. In their match against Cologne, Bayern dominated from the start, creating numerous scoring opportunities in the first half. However, it was Raphael Guerreiro’s superb curling shot in the 65th minute that broke the deadlock, putting Bayern ahead, then in extra time Thomas Mueller capitalized on a defensive error in stoppage time to seal the win. now Bundesliga tittle is out of their reach and Bayern focus has completely sifted to champions leagues match against arsenal and they have prepared well as they showed against the cologne. if you enjoyed the post you can also check out Real Madrid vs Manchester city
Phil Salt helped KKR to registered a easy victory against LSG.
Phil Salt and Shreyas Iyer partnership helps KKR to registered a easy victory against LSG. KKR opener Phil Salt and Captain Shreyas Iyer (120 Runs) partnership helps a Kolkata Knight Riders to beat Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) by 8 wickets with 26 balls spare in the match. The battle between KKR and LSG happened in iconic cricket ground Eden Garden, Kolkata. KKR won a toss and invited LSG for batting, but once again Lucknow Super Giants do not maximize a powerplay and they lost 2 wickets. LSG captain KL Rahul build a small partnership with Ayush Badoni, but KKR team’s best spinner Sunil Narine broke this partnership. After that Nichols Pooran (45 Runs) smashed some boundaries but IPL most expensive bowlers Mitchell Starc doing a great spell to controlled rhe the LSG innings in 161 Runs. Kolkata knight riders Run Chase The 162 runs target was below par scored as it is in Eden Garden, and Phil Salt innings made sure that LSG had no chance of defending it. And also, LSG bowlers was not looking good as they are, except Mohsin Khan. Chasing 162, KKR finished things off in 15.4 overs and with 8 wickets to spare. they lost a couple of early wickets in the powerplay, but Shreyas Iyer joined Salt for the win. Knight riders now sit second on the points table with a win in the first of their five straight games at home this month. Kolkata have done wonder in their previous matches you can have a look on our articles. IPL 2024: KKR vs LSG Playing 11 KKR Playing 11: Philip Salt(w), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Mitchell Starc, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravorty. Kolkata Knight Riders Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Rahmatullah Gurbaz, Rinku Singh LSG Playing 11: Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul(w/c), Deepak Hooda, Ayush Badoni, Marcus Stoinis, Nicholas Pooran, Krunal Pandya, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Shamar Joseph, Yash Thakur. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) Impact Subs: Arshad Khan, Prerak Mankad, M Siddharth, Amit Mishra, K Gowtham
Rajasthan Royals won a close encounter against Punjab Kings by 3 wickets.
Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals Match, IPL 2024 During the Rajasthan Royal’s vs Punjab kings , Rajasthan Royals won a close encounter against Punjab Kings by 3 wickets. The Caribbean power Shimron Hetmyer helps the Rajasthan Royals to win two crucial points against Punjab. In the last over thriller, two brilliant Yorkers execute by the Arshdeep Singh after then Hetmyer finished it off in style with six. Earlier Sanju Samson won the toss and elected to bowl first in Mullanpur. Punjab Kings missed his regular captain Shikhar Dhawan due to injury, on his behalf Sam Curran lead the Punjab team. Punjab Kings batting Failure Once again Punjab Kings, openers fail to score run especially Jonny Bairstow who suffer with his poor form. And again Punjab batting collapse against a highly quality Rajasthan blowing line up. But in the last A impact player Ashutosh Sharma innings helps the Punjab to score 147 runs. Punjab is suffering due to their bad batting performance and it is clearly visible in the Rajasthan Royal’s vs Punjab kings match and also a reflection of their overall performance in TATA IPL 2024 Rajasthan Royals Made Their Run chase Difficult. Then in this small chase Rajasthan Royals try a new opener Tanush Kotian with Jaiswal. And this decisions backfired on them Kotian, struggled to score a run and fell in the ninth over. And on that time asking rate was under check but Rabada picked two crucial wickets (Jaiswal and Samson) in two overs. Then Punjab bowlers try to put the RR batters under pressure. But in the last RR needed 33 runs in 16 balls and that’s when the two Caribbean big-hitters joined hands They scored 18 runs in 4 balls but Curran nipped out Powell with a short ball. With 10 needed off the final over, Arshdeep nailed a couple of yorkers, but Hetmyer held his nerve to take his team over the line with a couple of sixes. If you liked reading this, also check out our prediction for RCB VS RR
WELL FOUGHT WORRIERS- Shashank and Ashutosh heroic went in vain, SRH won by 2 runs
WELL FOUGHT WORRIERS- Shashank and Ashutosh heroic went in vain, SRH won by 2 runs SRH is known for their aggressive start throughout this IPL 2024 , Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma both openers are in sublime form but Punjab kings pacers had some other plans neither Abhishek nor head was allowed to get going and even Markram was sent back on a duck to pavilion, Kagiso Rabada and Arshdeep Singh was completely spot on Arshdeep took 2 wickets in second over and 2 wicket in third over showing complete domination over SRH but when it looked like SRH is going down one more uncapped Indian stepped up to the toughest league in the world and played a sublime knock of 64 runs on 37 balls, he bashed Harpreet Brar for 22 runs in an over and with his effort SRH were able to put a decent total of 182 runs, then bowling unit of SRH showed what they are capable of Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 2 wicket in powerplay and skipper Cummins also bowled brilliantly and Punjab registered lowest powerplay total of IPL 2024.But then came the heroic of Indian players Shashank Singh and Ashutosh they almost took the game to the crossing line but unfortunately it was too much to ask for these two. Nitish Reddy and Abdul Samad Nitish and Abdul played according to the situations SRH were in deep trouble when Nitish came to bat, all the inform players were back in dough out and after 10 over mark SRH were struggling to get runs but from there to get 183 mark after 20 overs it was all Nitish Reddy and Abdul Samad who came up with quick cameo to get SRH some extra 20 odd runs to play for and that runs filled SRH bowler with confidence and they showed that in second innings destroying top order of Punjab kings. Shashank and Ashutosh Fought hard one more crunched situation one more shashank ashutosh special partnership although this time they were unable to cross the line for punjab kings, but both of them played briliently shanshank scored 46 runs in 25 balls and ashutosh scored 33 runs in 15 balls but the ask was too much at the end they lost the match by small margin of 2 runs. SRH won the match but Shashank and Ashutosh won the hearts and Punjab definitely will bounce back, SRH has now 6 point and Punjab kings has 4 points.
Hyderabad Sunrisers Secure Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as Replacement for Injured Wanindu Hasaranga in IPL 2024
Hyderabad Sunrisers Secure Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as Replacement for Injured Wanindu Hasaranga in IPL 2024 In a surprise move, the Hyderabad Sunrisers have announced the signing of 22-year-old Sri Lankan leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as a replacement for the injured Wanindu Hasaranga in the IPL 2024 season. This unexpected addition to the Sunrisers’ squad has sparked interest and speculation among cricket enthusiasts worldwide. The IPL, known for its unpredictability and the ability to unearth hidden talents, has once again provided a platform for young cricketers to showcase their skills on a global stage. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth’s inclusion in the Sunrisers’ roster comes as a testament to the league’s ethos of promoting talent from diverse cricketing backgrounds. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth, a promising leg-spinner hailing from Sri Lanka, has been making waves in the cricketing circles with his impressive performances in domestic cricket. His ability to spin the ball sharply coupled with his variations has caught the attention of scouts and cricket pundits alike. With the opportunity to ply his trade in the IPL, Viyaskanth is poised to make a significant impact and further hone his skills against some of the best in the business. The Sunrisers’ decision to rope in Viyaskanth as a replacement for the injured Wanindu Hasaranga underscores the team management’s astute judgment and strategic planning. While Hasaranga’s absence due to injury may have initially posed a setback for the Sunrisers, the acquisition of Viyaskanth injects fresh energy and depth into the squad’s spin-bowling department. Vijayakanth Viyaskanth’s journey from domestic cricket to the IPL exemplifies the dreams and aspirations of countless young cricketers striving to make it big in the world of cricket. His selection is not only a testament to his talent but also a reflection of the IPL’s role in providing a platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their abilities and fulfill their aspirations. As the IPL 2024 season unfolds, all eyes will be on Vijayakanth Viyaskanth as he steps onto the field wearing the Hyderabad Sunrisers jersey. His performance will not only be crucial for his team’s success but will also serve as an inspiration for aspiring cricketers across the globe. In conclusion, Vijayakanth Viyaskanth’s signing with the Hyderabad Sunrisers as a replacement for Wanindu Hasaranga in IPL 2024 signifies a new chapter in his burgeoning cricketing career. It also highlights the IPL’s commitment to nurturing young talent and providing them with a platform to shine on the world stage. As Viyaskanth prepares to embark on this exciting journey, cricket enthusiasts eagerly await to witness his exploits on the field and the impact he will undoubtedly make in the IPL arena.
Madrid To Face Their Champions League Nightmare Man City
Madrid To Face Their Champions League Nightmare Man City Real Madrid and Manchester City is back with their Champions League rivalry, the first leg of their quarter-final tie on Tuesday night.These two clubs will now have faced off in each of the past three Champions League campaigns, with City avenging their heartbreaking semi-final defeat in 2022 by battering Madrid 4-0 in the second leg of last season’s semi-final.City have the advantage of playing the return leg on home soil. The Cityzens (Manchester City) head into the contest having recorded back-to-back wins in their previous matches, while Real Madrid enjoyed a week off as Spain sat down to enjoy the Copa del Rey final. Madrid have impressed domestically this term and are set to canter to the league title, but they were forced to work hard for the win in the round of 16 against RB Leipzig to set up this blockbuster tie. Kick off Time – Real Madrid vs Manchester City Location: Madrid, SpainStadium: Estadio Santiago BernabeuDate: Tuesday 9 AprilKick-off Time: 20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT/ 10TH APRIL= 12.30 AM IST Out of their last five games played between these two teams city has the upper hand with 3 wins and 1 draw and only single game is won by real Madrid, this is the high time to change the stats make a strong comeback on the home soil in first leg.Last meeting: Man City defeated Real Madrid 4-0 on (17 May 2023) in Champions League Real Madrid Previous Games Real Madrid 2-0 Athletic ClubOsasuna 2-4 Real MadridReal Madrid 4-0 Celta VigoReal Madrid 1-1 RB LeipzigValencia 2-2 Real Madrid Man CITY Previous GamesLiverpool 1-1 Man CityCrystal Palace 2-4 Man CityMan City 4-1 Aston VillaMan City 0-0 ArsenalMan City 2-0 Newcastle Real Madrid team news The hosts have had plenty of time to prepare for the first leg and are pretty healthy on the injury front. Federico Valverde is fine to start after shaking off a knock, while Eder Militao could make his first start since August after recovering from an ACL tear. INJURY UPDATES Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba remain out of action, while bit-part player Dani Ceballos has recovered from a minor issue. Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Man City Madrid predicted lineup vs Man City (4-3-1-2): Lunin; Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Mendy; Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde; Bellingham; Vinicius, Rodrygo. Man City team news City are unlikely to have Nathan Ake and Kyle Walker available again with the pair absent from training on Monday. Fellow defender Josko Gvardiol also missed Monday’s session and is a doubt for the first leg after picking up a knock on Saturday. Phil Foden will return to the team after earning a rest at the weekend. Ederson could also make his comeback after a month out. Man City predicted lineup vs Real Madrid Man City predicted lineup vs Madrid (4-3-3): Ederson; Akanji, Stones, Dias, Lewis; Rodri, Foden, De Bruyne; Bernardo, Haaland, Grealish. Real Madrid vs Man City score prediction Are City showing signs of finding their imperious groove? Their two previous performances were certainly impressive, and Pep Guardiola has done an excellent job rotating his squad around to maintain freshness. These sides have played out some unpredictable European classics in recent memory, with thrills more likely in the second leg. City will want to control the contest in Madrid, but the hosts boast the superstars capable of undermining the visitors’ desires. I am expecting a Madrid show with Vinicius and Bellingham on the score card. Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Man City.
