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It's about De Villiers's 18th ton and Zaheer's 300th Test wicket

It's about De Villiers's 18th ton and Zaheer's 300th Test wicket

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

Statistical highlights of the drawn first cricket Test between India and South Africa at the New Wanderers.

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Bowlers!

IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB: The Best Bowlers!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

A look at the best bowling performances in the CSK vs RCB match.

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Inconsistent Titans face daunting task against RCB

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

Gujarat Giants will be wary of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's newfound firepower in the middle-order when the teams clash in the Indian Premier League in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Australia lose to SA; set up England semi-final

PHOTOS: Australia lose to SA; set up England semi-final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

Images from the ICC World Cup match between Australia and South Africa at Old Trafford on Saturday

Turning Points: RCB Bowlers Keep It Tight; Kohli Dropped

Turning Points: RCB Bowlers Keep It Tight; Kohli Dropped

Rediff.com20 May 2022

RCB will hope their win materialises into a spot in the play-offs, especially given the way their bowlers performed and Kohli getting his mojo back.

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.

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

The Many Moods Of Virat Kohli

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

He may no longer be RCB's captain, but Virat Kohli is always in the thick of action on the field and off it.

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.

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Eyes on Kohli as RCB look to halt Buttler juggernaut

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore will be aiming to halt the Jos Buttler juggernaut when they take on Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League match at the MCA Stadium in Pune on Tuesday.

Taking risks pays off in IPL, says Rohit Sharma

Taking risks pays off in IPL, says Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma feels most teams, including his own, are taking risks in the ongoing IPL and it is paying them rich dividends.

Doing the 'small things right' clicked for CSK

Doing the 'small things right' clicked for CSK

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said his side banks on consistency in selection and head coach Stephen Fleming should be given credit for it.

World T20 snapshots: South Africa fined for slow over-rate

World T20 snapshots: South Africa fined for slow over-rate

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis was fined 40 per cent of his match fee while his teammates copped a 20 per cent fine each for maintaining a slow over-rate during their World Twenty20 match against New Zealand on Monday.

RCB need under fire bowlers to step up against SRH

RCB need under fire bowlers to step up against SRH

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL campaign that began with optimism has melted into chaos. Their bowlers require a drastic transformation in mindset against Sunrisers Hyderabad for them to register an elusive win in Bengaluru on Monday.

That Night In Dharamsala: 'We Need To Leave Now!'

That Night In Dharamsala: 'We Need To Leave Now!'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'We're noticing all surface-to-missile sites that were just sitting there ready to go.'

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Yash Dayal Takes RCB Into The Play-Offs

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Needing 10 off 2, Jadeja was the man who could take CSK into the play-offs. But Dayal bowled two dots on the trot to knock CSK out of the tournament.

'We lacked the variety that Harshal brings to our bowling'

'We lacked the variety that Harshal brings to our bowling'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'You see the value of Harshal, and what he offers. He has the ability to stop the game.'

Titans look to continue 'Golden Touch', RCB seek Kohli's return to form

Titans look to continue 'Golden Touch', RCB seek Kohli's return to form

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

RCB is hoping that the former India captain would return to form soon with captain Faf du Plessis backing him

SA 20: Tahir's dive stuns De Kock; JSK trio dominate

SA 20: Tahir's dive stuns De Kock; JSK trio dominate

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Joburg Super Kings and Pretoria Capitals claimed crucial victories over Durban's Super Giants and Sunrisers Eastern Cape respectively in the Betway SA20.

India, SA cricket teams donate to Cape Town water crisis

India, SA cricket teams donate to Cape Town water crisis

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Indian captain Virat Kohli and his South African counterpart Faf du Plessis made the donation of 100,000 Rand to the Gift of the Givers Foundation at the third T20 International cricket match at the Newlands Stadium on Sunday.

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

What RCB must do revive sagging fortunes...

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Notwithstanding Virat Kohli's sparkling form, the Royal Challenger Bengaluru batters are struggling for "form and confidence", says Head Coach Andy Flower following his team's fourth defeat in five games this IPL season

A record for England's Ben Stokes

A record for England's Ben Stokes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

Becomes first England fielder to take 5 catches in an innings.

IPL 2024: RCB face hard task against in-form Rajasthan

IPL 2024: RCB face hard task against in-form Rajasthan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

The Bengaluru outfit will hope for a reversal at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, a venue that carries similar traits as RCB's home -- Chinnaswamy Stadium -- in terms of a smooth pitch and a blistering outfield adding value to the batters' shots.

AB de Villiers ruled out of New Zealand test series

AB de Villiers ruled out of New Zealand test series

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

AB de Villiers has been ruled out of South Africa's two-test home series against New Zealand this month with an injured elbow and Faf du Plessis will take over the captaincy.

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

PICS: Super Kings rout SunRisers for 5th straight win

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Images from the IPL match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings, in Delhi, on Wednesday.

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

IPL 2024: Can RCB halt KKR in their stride?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

The KKR think-tank might not be unduly worried as their campaign is still at a nascent stage, but they would like to see the first-choice pacer and spinner finding their range at the earliest.

Wicketkeeper De Kock adds to South Africa's injury woes

Wicketkeeper De Kock adds to South Africa's injury woes

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

South Africa's injury list continues to grow as wicket-keeper batsman Quinton de Kock has been ruled out of the remaining four ODIs and the ensuing T20Is series against India.

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Bowling a major worry for RCB ahead of Punjab clash

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL 2024 campaign is just one-match old, but it has already exposed their biggest chink. It's fragility in bowling, and they need better returns from bowlers against a confident Punjab Kings at an unforgiving M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru, on Monday.

Should RCB Pick Rohit At IPL Auction?

Should RCB Pick Rohit At IPL Auction?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'RCB should take this chance. Somehow convince Rohit and make him the captain.'

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

IPL: Dhoni, Ashwin, Steve Smith for Pune; Raina, Jadeja, McCullum for Rajkot

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

MS Dhoni will play for Pune in the next edition of the Indian Premier League.

PHOTOS: Kohli steers RCB to easy win over CSK

PHOTOS: Kohli steers RCB to easy win over CSK

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Images from Saturday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings, in Dubai.

Top Performers: LSG, RCB bowlers take home honours

Top Performers: LSG, RCB bowlers take home honours

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'I am super happy for Karn (2 for 20). One of those guys who does the hard work all the time but does not get the recognition.'

Stokes misses hat-trick at Oval but leaves South Africa facing defeat

Stokes misses hat-trick at Oval but leaves South Africa facing defeat

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Two wickets from successive balls in Ben Stokes's third over removed Quinton de Kock (5) and Faf du Plessis (0) and ended faint South Africa hopes of mounting a rearguard action in pursuit of their nominal target of 492.

South Africa recall all-rounder Morkel for Twenty20 World Cup

South Africa recall all-rounder Morkel for Twenty20 World Cup

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

South Africa recalled hard-hitting all-rounder Albie Morkel on Monday in their squad for the World Twenty20 in Bangladesh starting next month.

Fiery Rabada leaves Bangladesh reeling

Fiery Rabada leaves Bangladesh reeling

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

Kagiso Rabada took five wickets as Bangladesh were bowled out for 147 in their first innings on the second day of the second Test and forced to follow-on by South Africa at the Mangaung Oval in Bloemfontein.

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

'Not every guy has to have a six-pack to be successful in cricket'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'It's unfair to compare different people. He's a guy who will always come and be a power hitter and hit it a long way'

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

IPL 2022: RCB and Punjab Kings look to begin afresh

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Both RCB and PBKS will have new captains at the helm in Faf du Plessis and Mayank Agarwal respectively

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

How Royals' outfoxed RCB batters to stay alive in IPL

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals accomplished a nervy chase to stay alive in the Indian Premier League

Heavyweights RCB take on equals MI in opener

Heavyweights RCB take on equals MI in opener

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

However, it remains to be seen how RCB will cope without players like Rajat Patidar and Josh Hazlewood, who both have been sidelined for at least the first half of this IPL due to injuries. Australian Glenn Maxwell is also unlikely to feature in Sunday's game.

How ailing Siraj helped RCB demolish Gujarat Titans...

How ailing Siraj helped RCB demolish Gujarat Titans...

Rediff.com5 May 2024

It was mind over matter for Mohammed Siraj, as he pushed his physically indisposed self to the limits to earn the 'Player of the Match' award in Royal Challengers Bengaluru's four-wicket victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

Battle royal in offing as RCB, Delhi Capitals clash at Kotla

Battle royal in offing as RCB, Delhi Capitals clash at Kotla

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Virat Kohli remains the biggest draw as he returns to his 'home ground' at the back of five half-centuries in nine games. Four of them have come away from the Chinnaswamy Stadium and despite being in the opposition camp, the Delhi crowd will be hoping the Indian superstar extends his prolific run in the tournament.