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Middle order stability the key as RCB take on CSK

Middle order stability the key as RCB take on CSK

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Chennai Super Kings will look to step up the pace in the middle overs and hope their inspirational skipper M S Dhoni takes the field despite a knee niggle against fierce rivals Royal Challengers Bangalore in the eagerly awaited Southern derby in the IPL, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals in needle clash for play-off berth

Mumbai Indians, Rajasthan Royals in needle clash for play-off berth

Rediff.com12 May 2018

Having notched three straight victories after a string of losses, Mumbai Indians are looking to defeat Rajasthan Royals and inch closer to a play-offs berth when the two sides face each other in an Indian Premier League encounter in Mumbai on Sunday.

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Tactician par excellence Gautam Gambhir couldn't have envisaged a battle of brains with a more different kind of adversary than the smiling yet ruthless Pat Cummins as Kolkata Knight Riders face a spirited Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mega IPL final in Chennai on Sunday.

Mumbai hold edge over KKR in battle of cellar teams

Mumbai hold edge over KKR in battle of cellar teams

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders resemble a sinking ship ahead of a rather inconsequential IPL-15 match against bottom-placed Mumbai Indians who, even if already out of reckoning, will have their tails up in Navi Mumbai on Monday.

KKR's fight for survival continues in must-win clash with RR

KKR's fight for survival continues in must-win clash with RR

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Resurgent KKR face struggling RR, aim to break into top-4

Chahal and Maxwell's 'special' bonding

Chahal and Maxwell's 'special' bonding

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

It was a special moment for Rajasthan Royals spin ace Yuzvendra Chahal as he reunited with his former Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mate Glenn Maxwell.

PICS: 5 in a row! RCB thrash DC to stay alive

PICS: 5 in a row! RCB thrash DC to stay alive

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

E-sports pull in more viewers as coronavirus halts live sports

E-sports pull in more viewers as coronavirus halts live sports

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Sports fans and players across the world frustrated by cancelled matches because of the coronavirus epidemic are turning to e-sports, with professional real-world athletes joining virtual game tournaments of football, auto racing and basketball.

Hooda is happy to repay Rajasthan Royals and Dravid's trust

Hooda is happy to repay Rajasthan Royals and Dravid's trust

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Rahul Dravid always tells me that take the game to the end, believe in your ability.

Warner credits Boult for his exploits in the Powerplay

Warner credits Boult for his exploits in the Powerplay

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Warner waged a lone battle with his second half-century in three matches but the Australia veteran's 55-ball 65 never posed any threat.

IPL 2024: Kohli's 16-year itch, MSD - the evergreen captain, Pant's return, Rohit's bleeding heart & the Cup

IPL 2024: Kohli's 16-year itch, MSD - the evergreen captain, Pant's return, Rohit's bleeding heart & the Cup

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

The never-ending speculation surrounding Mahendra Singh Dhoni's retirement, Virat Kohli's 16-year-itch, the second chance that life has offered Rishabh Pant and Rohit Sharma's bleeding heart will make for intriguing sub-plots in the annual carnival called the Indian Premier League starting on Friday.

'Rajasthan Royals now have a chance to make the IPL final again'

'Rajasthan Royals now have a chance to make the IPL final again'

Rediff.com17 May 2015

After masterminding Rajasthan Royals' nine-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders with an all-round show to take them into the play-offs, Shane Watson has said it has given them a chance to make the May 24 final.

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

EPL PIX: Fabinho strike earns Liverpool battling win

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

Fabinho's first-half goal earned Liverpool a 1-0 win at Burnley

IPL preview: KKR and Rajasthan face off in battle for survival

IPL preview: KKR and Rajasthan face off in battle for survival

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Their fate hanging in balance, a loss in the penultimate league round match may virtually sound the death knell for one of the two teams.

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

IPL: Clash of new captains as CSK take on Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Defending champions Chennai Super Kings clash against Gujarat Titans in a repeat of last season's final in the IPL 2024 match in Chennai on Tuesday.

Naveen-ul-Haq stands up to Kohli's verbal jabs

Naveen-ul-Haq stands up to Kohli's verbal jabs

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The heat from the fiery IPL 2023 match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is still being felt, as sparks continue to fly after the game.

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

'Kohli under lot of pressure this IPL'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'He started the campaign really well in the IPL and he needs some support. He's not going to score runs on every occasion.'

IPL 2023: 'Hope we can gift Dhoni a win on his 200th match as CSK skipper'

IPL 2023: 'Hope we can gift Dhoni a win on his 200th match as CSK skipper'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

On the eve of Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 200th match as CSK skipper, Ravindra Jadeja said the team was hoping to gift a him when they face off Rajasthan Royals.

Had battled thoughts of jumping off the balcony: Uthappa on depression

Had battled thoughts of jumping off the balcony: Uthappa on depression

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Robin Uthappa said 'was innately not happy with something'. It was at this stage that the 34-year-old began maintaining a diary before reaching out for professional help.

PIX: More German teams kneel before games

PIX: More German teams kneel before games

Rediff.com7 Jun 2020

Both teams' players as well as the match officials went down on one knee before kickoff in tribute to George Floyd, an unarmed black man whose death in US police custody has triggered protests around the world.

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

IIPL 2024 Auction: 5 Stars Who Could Steal The Show...

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The IPL teams are expected to splurge on players like Pat Cummins, Harry Brook and Mitchell Starc.

Top buys of IPL Auction 2024

Top buys of IPL Auction 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Astronomical Rs 24.75 crore bid makes Starc most expensive player in IPL history

Finch Jr Meets Nair Jr

Finch Jr Meets Nair Jr

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Esther Finch, whose dad is Kolkata Knight Riders opener Aaron Finch, and Kayaan Nair, whose dad is Rajasthan Royals batter Karun Nair, enjoyed each other's company in the stands as their poppys battled in the middle at the Brabourne stadium in Mumbai on Monday night.

How 'little bit of needle' from Siraj spurred Salt

How 'little bit of needle' from Siraj spurred Salt

Rediff.com7 May 2023

A little bit of "needling" from Mohammad Siraj, Royal Challengers Bangalore's best bowler, spurred Phil Salt to play a match-winning innings for Delhi Capitals at the Ferozshah Kotla.

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

KXIP got its campaign back on track with three consecutive wins -- over mighty Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and the KL Rahul-led side would be hoping to carry the winning momentum forward to break into top four.

Top Performer: Samson's Brave Batting

Top Performer: Samson's Brave Batting

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Samson's innings was complimented with fine strokeplay as well as quick running that brought him another IPL half-century and put RR in victory's path.

IPL: In-form CSK, KKR brace for high-octane battle

IPL: In-form CSK, KKR brace for high-octane battle

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

On a roll post the IPL's resumption, Chennai Super Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders will look to continue their winning streak when they meet in a high-octane Indian Premier League encounter, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

IPL: CSK-RCB to slug it out in battle of biggies

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

It will be a big statement if Virat Kohli's young side could start off with a bang at Mahendra Singh Dhoni's 'spritual home', a task which will be easier said than done.

Battle of equals: Virat Kohli's RCB up against Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals

Battle of equals: Virat Kohli's RCB up against Shreyas Iyer's Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Both DC and RCB have looked solid so far and are placed atop the standings with three wins out of four games each.

Kohli, RCB Family Visit Siraj's New Home

Kohli, RCB Family Visit Siraj's New Home

Rediff.com16 May 2023

In a heartwarming gesture, Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli and several RCB team-mates visited Mohammed Siraj's new home in Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad.

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

LSG Vs PBKS: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2024

Pooran Or De Kock? Dhawan or Pandya? Whose batting topped Saturday's contest?

IPL PIX: KKR outclass MI; storm into play-offs

IPL PIX: KKR outclass MI; storm into play-offs

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Mumbai Indians by 18 runs in the rain-hit IPL 2024 match in Kolkata on Saturday.

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Asia Cup: Middle-order woes hamper India-Pak as rain looms

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pakistan does not have any injury concerns but they are one of the most undercooked ODI sides at the moment. Since the 2019 World Cup, the 'Green Brigade' has played just 29 ODIs, whereas India have played 57 matches in the same period. - Asia Cup 2023

IPL 2022: Battle for survival as Mumbai take on CSK

IPL 2022: Battle for survival as Mumbai take on CSK

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians will be aiming to register their first win of IPL 2022 and keep their slim chances alive when they face Chennai Super Kings at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai on Thursday.

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

IPL: It's Rohit's flair vs Dhoni's acumen at Wankhede

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Rohit Sharma will be looking to get his act together as batter and skipper when his star-studded Mumbai Indians take on an astute Mahendra Singh Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in what could be safely billed as a Saturday night IPL blockbuster.

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Professional gamers are in a tough zone after PUBG ban

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

While some gamers are looking at alternatives like Call of Duty, most believe these might not become the craze among users like PUBG was.

Gavaskar puts his finger on MI's problems

Gavaskar puts his finger on MI's problems

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

In the absence of their regular captain Rishabh Pant, DC have also been struggling in the league.

IPL Preview: Struggling Mumbai, Bangalore in battle for survival

IPL Preview: Struggling Mumbai, Bangalore in battle for survival

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore will fight for survival when they lock horns in the Indian Premier League in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Banned apps' India dream may turn sour

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Bringing a local or non-Chinese partner onboard opens up the possibility of legal recourse to have the ban diluted or revoked. However, the process of going through a review committee and setting up local servers might take at least 3-6 months.