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Bengaluru, April 4 Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be highly optimistic about securing their second consecutive win in the IPL when they face Chennai Super Kings, who have been hampered by Sanju Samson's lackluster start and a lack of strong bowling options, here on Sunday.The Royal...

Bengaluru, March 29 – Head coach Daniel Vettori motivated the players after Sunrisers Hyderabad’s (SRH) six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, calling the performance "rusty but far...

Bengaluru, March 29. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), have expressed their gratitude to the authorities and the state government after the smooth conduct of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 opener, played against Sunrisers Hyderabad at their home ground, M...

New Delhi, March 29 Former South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn has praised Virat Kohli's evolution as a batter in the Indian Premier League (IPL), pointing out that his enhanced ability to hit sixes over the last two seasons of the competition has been a standout factor.At the M Chinnaswamy...

Bengaluru, March 29 Devdutt Padikkal elegantly hit Jaydev Unadkat's full-length ball on his pads over backward square leg for a six.This was not an unusual sight for a batter who considers flicks one of their go-to shots.However, it was unprecedented because Devdutt rarely hits a six off the...

New Delhi, March 29 – Batting alongside Virat Kohli in a run chase is less about pressure and more about clarity, a sentiment Devdutt Padikkal summed up after Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s commanding win to open their IPL 2026 campaign.For Padikkal, Kohli’s presence at the other end influences...

Bengaluru, March 29. Former Indian off-spin great Ravichandran Ashwin has reserved special praise for the energy Virat Kohli brought to his batting, saying he "finds him quite bizarre at this age" after the 37-year-old enthralled the home crowd with an unbeaten 69 balls in Royal Challengers...

In Bengaluru, on March 29, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) head coach Daniel Vettori acknowledged his team's shortcomings in bowling after a significant 6-wicket defeat against the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at...

Bengaluru, March 29 Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar said that the team has put aside the euphoria of winning the IPL last season, and the team's focus is now simply on "achieving all the necessary goals" to win another trophy this year.RCB had a resounding start to IPL 2026...

New Delhi, March 29 – As the countdown to the 19th edition of the Indian Premier League came to an end with defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia expressed his excitement for what promises to be another thrilling season of...

Bengaluru, March 29 Sunrisers Hyderabad head coach Daniel Vettori described his team's bowling performance against Royal Challengers Bengaluru as "poor," conceding that they gave Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli far too many scoring opportunities in the IPL opener here.After scoring 201 for 9...

Bengaluru, March 29 – After leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, Virat Kohli expressed his love for his wife, Anushka Sharma, with a flying kiss.Kohli turned...

Bangalore, March 29 – Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Rajat Patidar praised the team’s collective effort in their opening match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, stating that everyone’s contribution was a positive sign for the rest of the season.At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB chased down...

Bengaluru, March 28 – Veteran batter Virat Kohli said his recent ODI form played a crucial role in helping him maintain rhythm and momentum as he returned to T20 cricket with an unbeaten 69 and starred in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s emphatic six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL...

Bangalore, March 28 – The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), began their 2026 IPL campaign with a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Batting first on a challenging pitch, SRH, with captain Ishan Kishan scoring a...

Bengaluru, March 28. The defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), launched their title defense in style with a commanding six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the opening game of IPL 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.Chasing 202, RCB made light of the...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:Phil Salt c Klaasen b Unadkat 8Virat Kohli not out69Devdutt Padikkal c Klaasen b Dubey 61Rajat Patidar c Dubey b Payne 31Jitesh Sharma c Unadkat b Payne 0Tim David not out16Extras: (b-8, lb-3, w-7)18Total: 203/4 in 15.4 oversWicket falls: 1-9...

Bangalore, March 28 Devdutt Padikkal's 26-ball-61, combined with Virat Kohli's masterful unbeaten half-century, propelled Royal Challengers Bangalore to a dominant six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2026 season-opening match on Saturday.Padikkal and Kohli (69 not out, 38...

Bengaluru, March 28 Virat Kohli smashed an unbeaten 69 off 38 balls and Devdutt Padikkal scored 61 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the opening match of the Indian Premier League here on Saturday.Asked to bat first, Sunrisers Hyderabad rallied to...

New Delhi, March 27 Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has selected his strongest playing XI for the defending champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), ahead of their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), which is scheduled to be played...