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IPL Poll: CSK vs RR: Who will win?

IPL Poll: CSK vs RR: Who will win?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Game 37 of IPL 2020 will see the Chennai Super Kings take on the Rajasthan Royals at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium, Abu Dhabi.

Ball tampering saga: Faf appeals against ICC's decision

Ball tampering saga: Faf appeals against ICC's decision

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Cricket South Africa (CSA) has confirmed that Proteas captain, Faf du Plessis, has appealed the decision of the ICC Match Referee which found him guilty of a breach of Article 2.2.9 of the ICC Code of Conduct. Faf was charged with ball tampering last week after footage emerged from the Hobart Test of him applying saliva to the ball with a mint in his mouth. "Faf has decided to appeal the match referee's decision after he and his legal team had studied the written reasons provided by the match referee." commented CSA Chief Executive, Haroon Lorgat.

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

IPL PIX: Rahul, spinners help DC trump RCB

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Thursday.

RCB's KGF In Hustle Mode!

RCB's KGF In Hustle Mode!

Rediff.com12 May 2023

RCB face third-placed Rajasthan Royals in their next IPL match on Sunday, May 14.

Why South Africa dropped Steyn for Afghanistan match

Why South Africa dropped Steyn for Afghanistan match

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

Proteas captain Faf du Plessis tells Harish Kotian/Rediff.com why they had to take the big call of dropping the experienced Steyn against minnows Afghanistan.

Elgar battles to much-needed ton as Windies wilt

Elgar battles to much-needed ton as Windies wilt

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Opener Dean Elgar struck his third Test century as South Africa rode their luck to finish the first day of the second Test against West Indies on 270 for two on Friday.

IPL: Rohit's form a concern for MI ahead of crucial RCB clash

IPL: Rohit's form a concern for MI ahead of crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Captain Rohit Sharma's form with the bat and bowling in the death overs will be a huge concern for hosts Mumbai Indians when they take on Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday.

LSG skipper limps off injured! Rahul's WTC final participation in doubt?

LSG skipper limps off injured! Rahul's WTC final participation in doubt?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

During match no. 43 of IPL 2023, LSG skipper KL Rahul limped off the field during their home match against RCB.

IPL PIX: CSK rout Delhi to set up final against Mumbai

IPL PIX: CSK rout Delhi to set up final against Mumbai

Rediff.com10 May 2019

efending champions Chennai Super Kings produced a clinical performance to beat Delhi Capitals by six wickets and enter their eighth final of the Indian Premier League.

IPL: Mumbai Indians, CSK in battle for supremacy

IPL: Mumbai Indians, CSK in battle for supremacy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings head into the match after identical seven-wicket wins over Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad respectively.

I don't come with premeditation; want to keep bowlers guessing: Kohli

I don't come with premeditation; want to keep bowlers guessing: Kohli

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Virat Kohli feels that opposition bowlers want him to go hammer and tongs every time he comes out to bat, but he prefers adapting to match conditions without any predetermined strategy as he did in his unbeaten century against Rajasthan Royals in an IPL match on Saturday.

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

RCB eye big win over GT to stay in play-off race

Rediff.com18 May 2022

GT, on the other hand, are the side to beat in this IPL. Even if they lose on Thursday, the Hardik Pandya-led side will finish at the top, which means it will get two chances to reach the final.

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Flower hopes RCB's batters get back to form vs LSG

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The likes of Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell, Cameron Green and Rajat Patidar have not been among the runs so far in IPL 2024.

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.

Aussie clean sweep takes Proteas to No. 2 in ODIs

Aussie clean sweep takes Proteas to No. 2 in ODIs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

South Africa have moved up to the second spot in the latest ICC ODI Rankings following their clean sweep in the five-match series against Australia. Australia, despite losing the series, are still at the top of the rankings but have lost vital points. The Faf du Plessis led-side leapfrogged New Zealand and India to within two points of Australia's tally of 118 points, reports Sport24.

RCB's Spin Basher Rajat Patidar!

RCB's Spin Basher Rajat Patidar!

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Rajat Patidar's strike rate when batting against spinners is an incredible 224, having hit 182 runs from 81 balls, with 20 sixes and five fours.

IPL Poll: PBKS vs CSK: Who will win?

IPL Poll: PBKS vs CSK: Who will win?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

Game 8 in IPL 2021 will see the Punjab Kings take on the Chennai Super Kings at Mumbai.

IPL PIX: Mayank sizzles as LSG trounce RCB

IPL PIX: Mayank sizzles as LSG trounce RCB

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

Images from the IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Lucknow Super Giants in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Have nothing but gratitude: Harshal Patel after his release from RCB

Have nothing but gratitude: Harshal Patel after his release from RCB

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Following the release of Harshal Patel from the RCB squad for the upcoming season of the IPL, the 33-year-old pacer said he has nothing but gratitude for the franchise.

Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon Cheer RCB

Sanjay Dutt, Raveena Tandon Cheer RCB

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Donning RCB jerseys, Bollywood stars Sanjay Dutt and Raveena Tandon were all smiles while Faf du Plessis piled on the runs against LSG.

Kohli epic around the corner, says RCB coach Hesson

Kohli epic around the corner, says RCB coach Hesson

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Virat Kohli's run drought in the Indian Premier League is not due to any technical issue and a big knock is imminent from the star batsman, Royal Challengers Bangalore coach Mike Hesson said.

How Dhoni's CSK can bounce back

How Dhoni's CSK can bounce back

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

At the halfway point, after winning just two games out of seven, CSK are looking set to miss the play-offs for the first time in their history. Harish Kotian tells Captain M S Dhoni and Coach Stephen Fleming how to get CSK back to its winning ways.

IPL: RCB eye fifth win in a row against Pant-less Delhi Capitals

IPL: RCB eye fifth win in a row against Pant-less Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Pushed into a tight corner, Royal Challengers Bengaluru rose above their frailties to notch four wins on the trot and stay alive in the race to play-offs. However, a volatile Delhi Capitals offer them a different challenge in their penultimate IPL league match in Bengaluru on Sunday.

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

IPL 2022: Can Mumbai end losing run against Bangalore?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians are enduring a poor start to IPL 2022, having lost their first three games.

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 Match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore at

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Southern Derby set to kick off season 17

IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Southern Derby set to kick off season 17

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

A high-stakes match between cross-city rivals Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Chennai on Friday will usher in IPL 2024, but, beyond the grandeur around it, the two protagonists will have to find early answers to some deep questions as they attempt to enter a rarefied territory.

Non-usage of saliva on balls will be hard to implement: Lee

Non-usage of saliva on balls will be hard to implement: Lee

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Lee, who played 76 Tests and 221 ODIs, however expects some leniency from the world cricket body in this regard.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

Karn Sharma took a sharp catch off his own bowling to send back Abdul Samad.

The win came little bit too late for South Africa

The win came little bit too late for South Africa

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Former champions Sri Lanka are all but out of the tournament after the Islanders produced a dismal batting show to manage a modest 203, a target which the Proteas overhauled with 76 balls in hand.

CSK Discovers Its Old Magic

CSK Discovers Its Old Magic

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Shivam Dube and Robin Uthappa's brilliant knocks were backed by courageous bowling as Chennai Super Kings notched up its first points in IPL 2022 with a win over the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Dr D Y Patil Sports Academy stadium on Tuesday night.

King Kohli loves new RCB jersey

King Kohli loves new RCB jersey

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

'I absolutely love it and the moment I wore it, I felt something special'

South African wicket-keeper Klaasen quits Test cricket

South African wicket-keeper Klaasen quits Test cricket

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Cricket South Africa's Director of Cricket Enoch Nkwe confirmed Klaasen was still part of their white ball plans.

RCB's 'Royal' thrashing leaves skipper Samson speechless

RCB's 'Royal' thrashing leaves skipper Samson speechless

Rediff.com14 May 2023

Following their crushing 112-run loss at the hands of Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson was left at a loss of words.

Spinners put Sri Lanka in box seat as South Africa implode

Spinners put Sri Lanka in box seat as South Africa implode

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Sri Lanka's slow bowlers spun a web around South Africa who collapsed for a meagre 126 to concede a significant first innings lead on a spin-dominated second day of the opening Test.

KKR Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

KKR Vs RCB: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

There were many contenders on Sunday for the best batter's prize: Salt, Jacks, Iyer, Patidar, Karn Sharma...

IPL PHOTOS: Finch, McCullum help Gujarat Lions ease past Pune

IPL PHOTOS: Finch, McCullum help Gujarat Lions ease past Pune

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Gujarat Lions defeated Rising Pune Supergiants by seven wickets to register their second win in the Indian Premier League.

Kohli steers India to WT20 final with scintillating knock

Kohli steers India to WT20 final with scintillating knock

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

India stormed into the final of the ICC World T20 with a resounding six-wicket victory over South Africa in the second semi-final, in Mirpur, on Friday night. Chasing South Africa's competitive total of 173, India, led by a scintillating unbeaten 76 by Virat Kohli, completed the task with five deliveries to spare and reach their second World T20 final.

Who Will Captain DC, KKR, LSG, RCB?

Who Will Captain DC, KKR, LSG, RCB?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

A wave of high-profile player releases, including four prominent captains -- Shreyas Iyer, K L Rahul, Rishabh Pant, and Faf du Plessis -- has reshaped the landscape of the league.

Turning Point: RCB bowlers defend paltry total and how!

Turning Point: RCB bowlers defend paltry total and how!

Rediff.com2 May 2023

RCB's fielding complemented the bowling and the team coasted to a well-deserved victory.

Turning Point: CSK's top order flop

Turning Point: CSK's top order flop

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

The Curran-Rayudu partnership for the third wicket put the brakes on the CSK innings in the middle overs, as they could add just 27 runs from 26 balls before both fell in quick succession.