IPL 2024 Power Rankings #6 - Bairstow brilliance, Hardik concerns & the well-rounded Rajasthan Royals

The Top Order Cricket Podcast

In this episode of the show, Raj, Binksy and Stu look back at another week that was in IPL 2024.

Recorded on 30 April, we review all 10 teams, handing out the power rankings along the way.

• In a topsy-turvy week, the Rajasthan Royals march on thanks to big contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sandeep Sharma, Dhruv Jurel & Sanju Samson
• The Kolkata Knight Riders are up to second, and Varun Chakravarthy is showing signs of improvement
• Ruturaj Gaikwad has the Chennai Super Kings well placed for the top 4
• Matt Henry's unbeaten run with the Lucknow Super Giants has ended, but he has made the Black Caps' T20 World Cup squad
• Are the Sunrisers Hyderabad too reliant on Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma?
• The Delhi Capitals, powered by Jake Fraser McGurk at the top, are surging - but have they left their run too late?
• Finally a great week for Royal Challengers Bengaluru! And how about that Will Jacks innings?!
• Punjab Kings chase down 261 thanks to Jonny Bairstow brilliance and power hitting from Shashank and Prabhsimran
• The Gujarat Titans are struggling, and what's happened to Mohit Sharma?
• Mumbai's run to the finals looks over, and is Hardik Pandya's form a concern for India?
• And much more!

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0:00 Intro

1.40 RR - The Royals march on, thanks to contributions all throughout the squad

7:05 KKR - Can Varun Chakravarthy's strong performance kickstart his season?

13:35 CSK - Ruturaj Gaikwad leading the way

22:05 LSG - Right in the playoff picture, but why are we struggling to believe in them?

31:20 SRH - Are they too reliant on their openers?

36:25 DC - A side hitting form, but is it too late?

42:45 RCB - Finally a good week!

49:25 PK - Bairstow, Shashank and Prabhsimran power Punjab in an epic chase

56:30 GT - A difficult week for Gujarat, and for Mohit Sharma

59:50 MI - Bowling is still a mess, and what's going on with Hardik Pandya?

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