The 29th of March is when the current champions Chennai Super Kings start their defense of the IPL trophy against Sun Risers Hyderabad in the opening game. The opening game will take place in M.A Chidambaram Check Stadium, Tamil Nadu.
Will the Super Kings make it to the final again this year, if they are then they need to clear their diary for the 12th of May where it will be played at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai.
Hyderabad Sunrisers are current favorites at 9/2 to go one better than the 2018 season where they were beaten by Chennai Super Kings who are 5/1 to hold onto to the IPL trophy.
Since 2015 Mumbai Indians have won the IPL twice and will be fast out the gates to make it 3 times in 6 years. Kolkata Knight Riders are 11/2 to add their name to the list of winners, with Royal Challengers Bangalore also in at 11/2.
Kings XI Punjab were one of the most active teams at the auction with the signings of Indian all-rounder Varun Chakravarthy for a whopping £940,000. He will be joined by England all-rounder Sam Curran who went for £800,000.
Shortly after the auction, Sam Curran posted a short line on his Twitter account “What a year! Couldn’t be more excited to join the Kings XI Punjab at the IPL 2019.
Rajasthan Royal were also busy in the auction when winning the bidding way for the signature of Indian bowler Jaydev Unadkat for £940,000.
South African batsman Colin Ingram went for £715,000 to the Delhi Capital in what looks a good move for both parties.
After it was confirmed that Colin Ingram was on his way to Delhi Capitals, he put out a video on his Twitter account “The hype and buzz around cricket in India it is fantastic and it's going to be great to be part of it.”
“As for the Delhi Capitals, its look like a bunch of exciting players and I am looking forward to joining up with them and putting our best foot forward next season”
Another talented all-rounder, West Indies Carlos Brathwaite ended up signing for the Kings Raiders for £560,000.
Some notable players that went unsold are, English batsman Alex Hayles, Australian bowler James Patterson and Sri Lankan all-rounder Anglo Matthews.
Can Chennai Super Kings make it back to back wins or will the Mumbai Indians make it 3 IPL wins in the last 6 years? This is shaping up to be an exciting season. Let's have a quick reminder of the last 5 winners, but how will be the next to add their name to the list
This seasons IPL season looks as completive as ever, but I would be willing to put up Hyderabad Sunrisers as my pick. They were beaten in 2018 final by 8 wickets when the Chennai Super Kings came out on top.
With most of last season’s squad back this season you will be sure that Kane Williamson and all of the Hyderabad Sunrisers players will be out for revenge and go one better than last season and lift the coveted IPL trophy.
Will the Super Kings make it to the final again this year, if they are then they need to clear their diary for the 12th of May where it will be played at Wankhede Stadium Mumbai.
The Top 5 Contenders
Hyderabad Sunrisers are current favorites at 9/2 to go one better than the 2018 season where they were beaten by Chennai Super Kings who are 5/1 to hold onto to the IPL trophy.
Since 2015 Mumbai Indians have won the IPL twice and will be fast out the gates to make it 3 times in 6 years. Kolkata Knight Riders are 11/2 to add their name to the list of winners, with Royal Challengers Bangalore also in at 11/2.
- Hyderabad Sunrisers 9/2
- Chennai Super Kings 5/1
- Mumbai Indians 5/1
- Kolkata Knight Riders 11/2
- Royal Challengers Bangalore 11/2
2019 Major Auction Signings
Kings XI Punjab were one of the most active teams at the auction with the signings of Indian all-rounder Varun Chakravarthy for a whopping £940,000. He will be joined by England all-rounder Sam Curran who went for £800,000.
Shortly after the auction, Sam Curran posted a short line on his Twitter account “What a year! Couldn’t be more excited to join the Kings XI Punjab at the IPL 2019.
Rajasthan Royal were also busy in the auction when winning the bidding way for the signature of Indian bowler Jaydev Unadkat for £940,000.
South African batsman Colin Ingram went for £715,000 to the Delhi Capital in what looks a good move for both parties.
After it was confirmed that Colin Ingram was on his way to Delhi Capitals, he put out a video on his Twitter account “The hype and buzz around cricket in India it is fantastic and it's going to be great to be part of it.”
“As for the Delhi Capitals, its look like a bunch of exciting players and I am looking forward to joining up with them and putting our best foot forward next season”
Another talented all-rounder, West Indies Carlos Brathwaite ended up signing for the Kings Raiders for £560,000.
Some notable players that went unsold are, English batsman Alex Hayles, Australian bowler James Patterson and Sri Lankan all-rounder Anglo Matthews.
The Last 5 Winners
Can Chennai Super Kings make it back to back wins or will the Mumbai Indians make it 3 IPL wins in the last 6 years? This is shaping up to be an exciting season. Let's have a quick reminder of the last 5 winners, but how will be the next to add their name to the list
- 2018 Chennai Super Kings
- 2017 Mumbai Indians
- 2016 Sunrisers Hyderabad
- 2015 Mumbai Indians
- 2015 Kolkata Knight Riders
Verdict
This seasons IPL season looks as completive as ever, but I would be willing to put up Hyderabad Sunrisers as my pick. They were beaten in 2018 final by 8 wickets when the Chennai Super Kings came out on top.
With most of last season’s squad back this season you will be sure that Kane Williamson and all of the Hyderabad Sunrisers players will be out for revenge and go one better than last season and lift the coveted IPL trophy.
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