News for 'Faf du Plessis'

Kohli FUMES After Umpire Howler!

Kohli FUMES After Umpire Howler!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

Kohli, dismissed for 18 off 7 balls, was convinced the delivery from Harshit Rana was a no-ball due to its height.

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Maxwell's 'beautiful' exit meeting with RCB

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Maxwell revealed he received a call from RCB's Director of Cricket, Mo Bobat, and head coach Andy Flower, informing him of the decision.

RCB-SRH match shatters records with EPIC run-fest!

RCB-SRH match shatters records with EPIC run-fest!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

SRH-RCB rewrote the record books in a high-octane IPL encounter.

Kohli's Brilliance, Klaasen's Heroics

Kohli's Brilliance, Klaasen's Heroics

Rediff.com19 May 2023

In a clash featuring remarkable centuries from both teams, Virat Kohli's magnificent hundred for Royal Challengers Bangalore stole the spotlight, despite Heinrich Klaasen's outstanding display for Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday, May 18, 2023, night.

Turning Point: Theekshana's 'Mystery' Bowling

Turning Point: Theekshana's 'Mystery' Bowling

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

In the end, the fact that RCB score 193 and lost by a 23 run margin shows how crucial Theekshana's breakthroughs were in the grander scheme of things.

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Depleted KKR seek home comfort against star-studded RCB

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

KKR looked a shadow of their past in their season-opener

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Check Out Gill's AMAZING New Records!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

He is the first Indian to achieve the feat of scoring a century in all three formats in international cricket at a single venue.

Table-toppers RR need middle-order fire to tame RCB

Table-toppers RR need middle-order fire to tame RCB

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Table-toppers Rajasthan Royals need more from their fragile middle-order as they look to return to winning ways against an inconsistent but dangerous Royal Challengers Bangalore in Sunday's IPL match in Bengaluru.

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

RCB look to bounce back against high-flying KKR

Rediff.com29 Mar 2022

Kolkata Knight Riders will have their task cut out as they take on a determined Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2022 league match on Wednesday.

MI Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

MI Vs RCB: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Does Jasprit Bumrah get 100% votes?

Who Says IPL Is A Young Man's Game?

Who Says IPL Is A Young Man's Game?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The top four run-getters in IPL 2023 -- Faf du Plessis (38), David Warner (36), Virat Kohli (34) and Jos Buttler (32) -- are all above 30.

The Folks Behind RCB's Royal Rout

The Folks Behind RCB's Royal Rout

Rediff.com15 May 2023

RCB bowling RR out in 10.3 overs was the second shortest all-out innings in the IPL.

IPL 2024: Kohli joins RCB training camp in Bengaluru

IPL 2024: Kohli joins RCB training camp in Bengaluru

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Virat Kohli on Monday made his first appearance in the training session of his franchise Royal Challengers Bangalore.

Seniors need to guide youngsters: De Kock

Seniors need to guide youngsters: De Kock

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Quinton De Kock said former captain Faf du Plessis' comeback after being rested for the Australia series, will hold the visitors in a good stead in the upcoming ODIs.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took Best Catch? Vote!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Took Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It was a match where the bowlers and fielders didn't have much of a role to play.

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.

'Dhoni can hit any ball to wherever he wants to'

'Dhoni can hit any ball to wherever he wants to'

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings batsman Faf Du Plessis heaped praise on skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his ability to hit any bowler, saying such a trait can make life difficult for any rival captain.

'A lot of people wrote us off but we showed a lot of character'

'A lot of people wrote us off but we showed a lot of character'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

They came close to record a historic win against India but eventually had to settle for a draw in the opening Test at the Wanderers and South African batsman Faf du Plessis' admitted his team was satisfied with the end result.

Mayank Yadav's secret revealed: How to bowl quick

Mayank Yadav's secret revealed: How to bowl quick

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

With back-to-back player of the match performances in his debut season, the 21-year-old has emerged as the find of season.

RCB's spin sensation who's turning heads in IPL 2025

RCB's spin sensation who's turning heads in IPL 2025

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

The spin all-rounder played a pivotal role in restricting Delhi's batters, including claiming the key wicket of the experienced Faf du Plessis, finishing with figures of 1/28.

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

RCB Vs SRH: Who Batted Best? VOTE!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

It rained fours and sixes in Bengaluru as a total of 549 runs were scored -- the highest aggregate in a T20 match.

What Really Went Wrong for Delhi Capitals?

What Really Went Wrong for Delhi Capitals?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

DC's downfall was marked by unstable opening partnerships, inconsistent middle-order performances, and poor execution in pressure moments-both with bat and ball.

PHOTOS: DC demolish RCB with convincing 7-wicket win

PHOTOS: DC demolish RCB with convincing 7-wicket win

Rediff.com6 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in New Delhi on Saturday

How Kohli & Co set RCB's home record straight

How Kohli & Co set RCB's home record straight

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

Under the shimmering floodlights and in front of a roaring partisan crowd, Virat Kohli unleashed his latest masterclass, blasting a 42-ball 70 to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a sensational 11-run win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rizwan calls on team to play at optimum level

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

'Unfortunately, we tend to crack under pressure and lose close matches as we have seen in recent games.'

PHOTOS: RR suffer embarrassing 59-all out defeat to RCB

PHOTOS: RR suffer embarrassing 59-all out defeat to RCB

Rediff.com14 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore in Jaipur on Sunday

IPL 2023: Big setback for RCB; Patidar set to miss first half

IPL 2023: Big setback for RCB; Patidar set to miss first half

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Patidar, who was one of the top performers for RCB last season, is currently undergoing rehab at the NCA

Siraj's Zinger Was Amazing!

Siraj's Zinger Was Amazing!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

Shahrukh, who was dismantling the RCB attack with his big hitting, was left speechless by Siraj's perfectly executed yorker. The delivery, clocked at a searing 140 kph, possessed just enough late reverse swing to find the gap between bat and pad. It sent Shahrukh's middle and off stumps flying, bringing a screeching halt to his blistering knock.

IPL: Chennai return compliment, beat Pune by 13 runs

IPL: Chennai return compliment, beat Pune by 13 runs

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Chennai Super Kings rode on a half century each from Subramaniam Badrinath and Faf du Plessis and a disciplined show from their bowlers as they beat Pune Warriors by 13 runs in their Indian Premier League match on Thursday.

Turning Point: Rawat-Kohli Partnership

Turning Point: Rawat-Kohli Partnership

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Rawat and Kohli added a crucial 80 runs off 52 balls for the second wicket,

PHOTOS: Dominant South Africa hand Ireland a sound thrashing

PHOTOS: Dominant South Africa hand Ireland a sound thrashing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Photos from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Ireland on Tuesday.

RCB's New Team Song!

RCB's New Team Song!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

It is a new season, new captain and new team song for RCB!

SA beat SL in third ODI, clinch series

SA beat SL in third ODI, clinch series

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

A half-century from Faf du Plessis led South Africa to a series-clinching victory in the third one-dayer against Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Chasing 267 to win, the home team was 179 for five after 34 overs when rain ended play.

T20 World Cup: Philander in South Africa's preliminary squad

T20 World Cup: Philander in South Africa's preliminary squad

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

South Africa have included the world's number one test bowler Vernon Philander in their preliminary 30-man squad for the World Twenty20 tournament to be played in Bangladesh in March and April next year.

'You don't get replacements for Amla and De Villiers overnight'

'You don't get replacements for Amla and De Villiers overnight'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

'We are at this stage where we have lost almost all of our experience'

IPL PICS: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians

IPL PICS: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Images from the IPL match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Delhi, on Saturday.

Take A Bow, Cameron Green!

Take A Bow, Cameron Green!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

On a day when the fielders had a quiet outing, Cameron Green picked up a stunner during the GT vs RCB contest.

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

IPL PIX: CSK begin title defence with six-wicket win over RCB

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

Images from the IPL 2024 opener between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru

'We had India on the ropes, but now we have given them a sniff'

'We had India on the ropes, but now we have given them a sniff'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

South African batsman Faf du Plessis has said his team has let some of its own momentum pass and allowed India to gain in confidence by committing tactical errors during the Indore ODI.

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rain threat looms as RCB-CSK face off in knockout match

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's fairytale resurgent run will be up against the might of five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and the weather gods when the two sides clash in an epic do-or-die match to decide the fourth and final team for the IPL play-offs, in Bengaluru on Saturday.