Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Sub-editor, ESPNcricinfo

Frail middle order costs Knight Riders

Frail middle order costs Knight Riders

Among the most well-balanced teams on paper, an over-reliance on Andre Russell and a late stumble in the league phase cost Kolkata Knight Riders a second shot at making the final

26-May-2016•Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Royal Challengers face another must-win game

Royal Challengers face another must-win game

RCB are fresh off the biggest win in IPL history, and currently have the best net run rate (+0.627) in the tournament. But they need to win their remaining three games to confirm their place in the playoffs

15-May-2016•The Preview by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Hurt Mumbai eye return to winning ways

Hurt Mumbai eye return to winning ways

After an 85-run defeat in the last game, Mumbai Indians have joined Royal Challengers Bangalore in a mid-table tussle

10-May-2016•The Preview by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Upbeat teams look to continue revival

Upbeat teams look to continue revival

Both Kings XI and Royal Challengers are fresh off sparkling wins, but neither team will rest on their laurels as another defeat would push them to the brink of elimination

08-May-2016•The Preview by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Refreshed Mumbai look to regain place in top four

Refreshed Mumbai look to regain place in top four

Back after a week's break, Rohit Sharma's men will hope for a good start in Visakhapatnam, their second home, even as Sunrisers search for some breathing space with another win

07-May-2016•The Preview by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Kings XI target revival with Amla arrival

Kings XI target revival with Amla arrival

Hashim Amla's presence will help Kings XI Punjab by giving them some stability as they take on Delhi Daredevils in Mohali

06-May-2016•The Preview by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Daredevils face Lions again after thriller

Daredevils face Lions again after thriller

With four wins in six matches, Delhi Daredevils are placed third and have the opportunity to climb further on Tuesday against Gujarat Lions in Rajkot

02-May-2016•The Preview by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Kings XI seek turnaround under new leadership

Kings XI seek turnaround under new leadership

The axe has fallen on David Miller after a prolonged lean spell, but Kings XI desperately need a turnaround soon, and it will have to begin against a rampaging Gujarat Lions on Sunday

30-Apr-2016•The Preview by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

Batting-heavy Mumbai hurt by Malinga injury

Batting-heavy Mumbai hurt by Malinga injury

Despite Lasith Malinga's injury, Mumbai Indians begin IPL 2016 as one of the favourites with a power-packed line-up

08-Apr-2016•The Preview by Akshay Gopalakrishnan

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