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Rohit unlikely as Mumbai and RCB aim to seal play-off berth

Rohit unlikely as Mumbai and RCB aim to seal play-off berth

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Rohit Sharma is likely to miss his third game in a row when Mumbai Indians take on Royal Challengers Bangalore in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday with both teams aiming to secure their spot in the IPL play-offs.

LSG-RR: Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal

LSG-RR: Top Performer: Yashasvi Jaiswal

Rediff.com16 May 2022

While Jaiswal's 41 may not seem that impressive, it set the tone for Rajasthan's innings, built a solid foundation and paved the way for the rest of the RR batters to go for the big hits in the slog overs.

From pacer to left-arm spinner: How LSG's M Siddharth made transition

From pacer to left-arm spinner: How LSG's M Siddharth made transition

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

On a sultry Tuesday night, Virat Kohli's wicket might have given Manimaran Siddharth the validation he was seeking after turning to left-arm spin from pace bowling some summers ago.

Elusive IPL title looks gettable for underachievers RCB

Elusive IPL title looks gettable for underachievers RCB

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The bowling attack looks the most settled this year and if batting manages to compliment the bowling, RCB can expect to have a solid season.

How captain Dhoni fashioned CSK's demolition of RCB

How captain Dhoni fashioned CSK's demolition of RCB

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni brought into play his years of experience to effect a turnaround in Friday's IPL against Royal Challenger Bangalore, in Sharjah.

GT Vs LSG: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

GT Vs LSG: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

The packed Ekana stadium may not have witnessed massive sixes, but the home fans saw some brilliant bowling.

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Ranji round-up: Avasthi grabs seven to put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Tamil Nadu lead Railways by 363 runs courtesy Jagadeesan double hundred

Top Performer: Buttler Serves Up A Ton

Top Performer: Buttler Serves Up A Ton

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Buttler lived true to being the mainstay for Rajasthan Royals on Saturday, and more will be expected of him in this long season.

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda beat Chhattisgarh; Jharkhand win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Baroda beat Chhattisgarh; Jharkhand win

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Lukman Meriwala's fifer was the cornerstone of Baroda's thumping nine-wicket win over Chhattisgarh

Royals have enough options to play around, says Samson

Royals have enough options to play around, says Samson

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A formidable squad at his disposal, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson is hoping to end his team's 13-year-long title drought in IPL 2022.

We've really found people who have stepped up: Dravid lauds youngsters

We've really found people who have stepped up: Dravid lauds youngsters

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Young Indian players showed immense fortitude to tide over the absence of stars like Virat Kohli and Mohammed Shami to out-punch England 4-1 in the Test series, and head coach Rahul Dravid lauded them for delivering in crunch situations.

Iyer's knock signifies brand of cricket we want to play: Morgan

Iyer's knock signifies brand of cricket we want to play: Morgan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Eoin Morgan hailed opening batsman Venkatesh Iyer for playing an unbeaten knock of 41 against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

Suryakumar is ideal at No. 3 in T20 World Cup: Manjrekar

Suryakumar is ideal at No. 3 in T20 World Cup: Manjrekar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Talking about the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, starting July 13, Manjrekar said he would prefer a more consistent Ishan Kishan instead of Sanju Samson.

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Report Card: Bumrah 10/10; Rohit 0/10

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah emerged as the lone bright spot with a record haul of 32 wickets.

Star Performer: Kohli's Masterclass

Star Performer: Kohli's Masterclass

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Virat Kohli finished unbeaten on a whirlwind 90 from 52 balls, with four sixes and as many fours, as RCB posted 169/4.

PIX! RCB clinch nervy last-over win over Royals

PIX! RCB clinch nervy last-over win over Royals

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Top Performer: Narine Comes To The Party

Top Performer: Narine Comes To The Party

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Narine's figures of 4-21 helped KKR take an upper hand. Anything under 140 in the IPL is always good for the chasing team, and KKR eventually won with two balls to spare.

PICS: SunRisers eclipse Royal Challengers to stay alive

PICS: SunRisers eclipse Royal Challengers to stay alive

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and SunRisers Hyderabad, in Sharjah.

Top Performers: Aussie Duo Light Up Sharjah

Top Performers: Aussie Duo Light Up Sharjah

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Just when it looked like Punjab were sneaking back into the game, Glenn Maxwell came to the party.

PICS: De Villiers fires RCB to thrilling win over Royals

PICS: De Villiers fires RCB to thrilling win over Royals

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Dubai.

'Bumrah Is A One-Man Army!'

'Bumrah Is A One-Man Army!'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

'Every game that he has been part of, where India has won across formats, you will see that Bumrah has left a big imprint on that game.'

Two new IPL teams for 2022 to be auctioned in May

Two new IPL teams for 2022 to be auctioned in May

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Indian Premier League will be a 10-team affair from 2022 as the BCCI has decided to auction two new teams in the month of May during the final phase of upcoming 14th edition of the T20 league.

Star performers: Nortje-Rabada rattle RCB

Star performers: Nortje-Rabada rattle RCB

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The South African pace duo of Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada were at their lethal best as they powered Delhi Capitals to the IPL play-offs with a thumping six-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Abu Dhabi, on Monday.

Turning Point: Ashwin's Royal Knock

Turning Point: Ashwin's Royal Knock

Rediff.com21 May 2022

As a result of Ashwin's all-round show, the Royals, second ranked team in the points table, will face Gujarat Titans at Kolkata's Eden Gardens on May 24 with both teams having two chances at making the final.

IPL 2023: Punjab, Rajasthan in battle to stay alive

IPL 2023: Punjab, Rajasthan in battle to stay alive

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Rajasthan Royals are better placed than Punjab Kings on the net run rate but both will have to rely on other results to advance.

LSG Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

LSG Vs RCB: Who Played The Best Knock?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Quinton de Kock or Nicholas Pooran?

Can faltering RCB turn it around against LSG?

Can faltering RCB turn it around against LSG?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

An inconsistent Royal Challengers Bengaluru would be eager to hit the turnaround button when they host Lucknow Super Giants, who will keep an eye on regular skipper KL Rahul's fitness, in the IPL in Bengaluru on Tuesday

Karnataka beat TN to defend Syed Mushtaq Ali title

Karnataka beat TN to defend Syed Mushtaq Ali title

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Karnataka bowlers dished out a fine death over bowling display to restrict Tamil Nadu

Dravid to coach Indian team in Sri Lanka, BCCI confirms

Dravid to coach Indian team in Sri Lanka, BCCI confirms

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The team will play three intra-squad games in Colombo as preparation for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka.

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for RCB in IPL 2020

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for RCB in IPL 2020

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

A bit of nerves, some hesitation and almost every good stroke going straight to the fielder -- Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli listed multiple reasons for a "strange phase" in the IPL for his side which ended with a loss in the Eliminator.

IPL Eliminator: Momentum with SRH but RCB has the fire power

IPL Eliminator: Momentum with SRH but RCB has the fire power

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

RCB suffered four consecutive defeats to finish the league stage at the fourth spot, SRH registered a hat-trick of wins to edge past Virat Kohli's men in the standings.

How Rabada is playing his role well in Delhi Capitals set up

How Rabada is playing his role well in Delhi Capitals set up

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Delhi Capitals pacer Kagiso Rabada said it was not a 'bad call' to take him off after the first over as the strategy 'worked out'.

IPL: Can Rajasthan throw GT off their perch?

IPL: Can Rajasthan throw GT off their perch?

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Royals can take solace from the fact that they emerged victorious earlier in the season against GT.

PIX: Samson, Sandeep help Rajasthan to winning start

PIX: Samson, Sandeep help Rajasthan to winning start

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 match between Rajasthan Royals and Lucknow Super Giants at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur on Sunday.

Powerplay Wins It For Royals

Powerplay Wins It For Royals

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

the match was won by Royals in both the Powerplays -- with the batters dominating first and the bowlers sealing their win during the chase.

Mushtaq: Mumbai thrash Karnataka; Haryana, TN too record wins

Mushtaq: Mumbai thrash Karnataka; Haryana, TN too record wins

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Surya, who has been in great form, single-handedly guided the domestic giants to victory with an over to spare.

Top Performer: Awesome De Villiers

Top Performer: Awesome De Villiers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

AB de Villiers smashed an unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bangalore escaped with a narrow victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

'I surprise people'

'I surprise people'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

'Whenever I walk out to bat, people assume I just took that decision and came out, but that's a role given to me.'

Residents near Wankhede want IPL games moved out

Residents near Wankhede want IPL games moved out

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

Many of the residents staying near the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai want the matches in the upcoming IPL to be shifted out of the venue fearing crowds could worsen the COVID-19 situation in the area, a report in the Times of India said on Wednesday.