In this episode of the show, Binksy and Baldy review the past three days of IPL 2024 action - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals and the Gujarat Titans v Delhi Capitals.
Recorded on 18 April, we discuss the record-breaking runfest at the Chinnaswamy, which saw a Travis Head century, plus excellent innings and giant sixes from Heinrich Klaasen, Dinesh Karthik and many others.
There's also praise for Jos Buttler's remarkable effort for Rajasthan, as they chased down KKR's 223-6 off the final delivery, meaning Sunil Narine's hundred was in a losing cause. The trend of praising wicketkeepers continues with Dinesh Karthik also mentioned in despatches for his effort in a losing cause against the Sunrisers.
Some sides are making a run (we're looking at you Sunrisers and the resurgent Delhi Capitals) whereas the Gujarat Titans look to be in a big hole.
Are they done for the season, or is there life yet?
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0:00 Intro
1:00 Head goes big and can DK go around again?
3:20 Is the balance between bat and ball fair?
10:30 Is spin about to take over the tournament?
13:26 Pant books his World Cup plane tickets
18:27 Impact players paving the way for 300?
21:00 Binksy and Baldy go patriotic. Head, Cummins and Buttler chat