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RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

RCB chase top-2 finish: Can Kohli lead them there?

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), already qualified for the playoffs, will aim to secure a top-two league stage finish when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Lucknow.

RCB meet LSG, have last opportunity for Top-2 finish

RCB meet LSG, have last opportunity for Top-2 finish

Rediff.com26 May 2025

RCB were in red-hot form before the league's 10-day pause due to the India-Pakistan military conflict, winning four matches on the trot. But the break appears to have disrupted their momentum.

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

RCB looking to seal play-off berth; LSG survival

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be looking to secure play-off qualification as struggling Lucknow Super Giants aim to stay alive in the tournament when the two sides clash in the Indian Premier League match in Lucknow on Friday.

Unsung Heroes Behind India's CT Final

Unsung Heroes Behind India's CT Final

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Before the Champions Trophy final, a look at the 'Team Behind the Team'.

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

Punjab Kings, Royal Challengers set for battle royale

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Shreyas Iyer's inspiring leadership faces its toughest test yet when Punjab Kings host an equally upbeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League in Mullanpur on Thursday.

IPL 2025: Meet The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

IPL 2025: Meet The Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Virat Kohli may reclaim the RCB captaincy in IPL 2025.

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

IPL set for new champion as RCB, Punjab Kings clash in final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli's nearly two-decade long agonising wait to lay his hands on an IPL trophy with Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be up against Shreyas Iyer's resolve to make first-time winners out of the tenacious Punjab Kings.

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Focus on Kohli as IPL resumes with RCB-KKR face-off

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The unexpected 10-day break has left both the RCB and the KKR with different goals to achieve and common challenges to hurdle over.

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.

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Salt-Kohli brace for Archer showdown as RCB, RR clash

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli will brace for a fiery showdown against thunderbolts from express pacer Jofra Archer as Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru look to get back to winning ways in the IPL match in Jaipur on Sunday.

RCB eye edge in play-offs race, CSK an elusive win

RCB eye edge in play-offs race, CSK an elusive win

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Kohli has constructed a mini hot streak, making four fifties in his last five innings and pushing for Orange Cap with 443 runs.

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

RCB's home woes: Can they finally win in Bengaluru?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalore will aim to turn their fortunes around at home when they face a struggling Rajasthan Royals on Thursday in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

RCB batters eye redemption in return Punjab Kings clash

RCB batters eye redemption in return Punjab Kings clash

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have very little time to pick up the pieces after a debilitating loss as they eye a much-improved display from their batting unit in a return Indian Premier League match against in-form Punjab Kings in Mullanpur, Punjab, on Sunday.

Blow for Sri Lanka! Thushara out of India T20 series

Blow for Sri Lanka! Thushara out of India T20 series

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Pacer Nuwan Thushara's injury is a big setback for Sri Lanka.

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Can RCB finally break the home curse?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bid for a maiden home victory this IPL season will depend on their batters' ability to handle the spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal and Glenn Maxwell when they face the Punjab Kings on Friday.

A battle of wits on cards as RCB take on DC

A battle of wits on cards as RCB take on DC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

But the hosts will be a confident group as star batter Virat Kohli made a return to run-making ways after an all too brief blip.

Mumbai Indians counting on batters to fire against RCB

Mumbai Indians counting on batters to fire against RCB

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Struggling Mumbai Indians will be hoping their batters get their act together and shoulder responsibility when they take on an inspired Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League match in Mumbai on Monday.

Can Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar stop Gujarat Titans?

Can Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar stop Gujarat Titans?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's bowling unit will face a different challenge when they take on Gujarat Titans in an IPL match on Wednesday.

IPL 2025: Can Kohli help RCB end 17-year Chennai jinx?

IPL 2025: Can Kohli help RCB end 17-year Chennai jinx?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Royal Challengers Bangalor will attempt to break a 17-year jinx at the Chepauk stadium when they face Chennai Super Kings in the IPL match on Friday.

Injuries force Lankan pacers to pull out of India ODIs

Injuries force Lankan pacers to pull out of India ODIs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Sri Lanka pacers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka will miss August's three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against India due to injuries

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20s against India

Asalanka to lead Sri Lanka in T20s against India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

De Silva and veteran Angelo Mathews were not included in the 16-man T20 squad but there was a place for Hasaranga.

Blow for SL! Hasaranga ruled out of last ODIs vs India

Blow for SL! Hasaranga ruled out of last ODIs vs India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of last two matches of the ongoing ODI series between India and Sri Lanka due to a hamstring injury.

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.

Is This IPL 2024's Best Fielding Effort?

Is This IPL 2024's Best Fielding Effort?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

The ball was lofted down the ground and looked destined to cross the ropes at long off for a six but Krunal Pandya timed his leap to perfection and caught the ball which looked to have gone past him with his left hand.

Bishnoi Or Chawla: Who Bowled Better?

Bishnoi Or Chawla: Who Bowled Better?

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Leg spinners Ravi Bishnoi and Piyush Chawla excelled at the Wankhede stadium.

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

'India's gain, Sri Lanka's loss': Meet Seneviratne - India's left-arm throwdown specialist

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Meet Nuwan Seneviratne, the left-arm throwdown specialist of the Indian team.

T20 World Cup: Nortje's fiery 4/7 powers SA to easy win over SL

T20 World Cup: Nortje's fiery 4/7 powers SA to easy win over SL

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Anrich Nortje demolished Sri Lanka with career-best figures of 4/7 as South Africa exploited the bounce on offer to secure a six-wicket win in their T20 World Cup opener in New York on Monday.

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

How Will Rs 125 Crore be Divided?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

The 15-member squad of the Indian team which won the T20 World Cup will take home Rs 5 crore each.

Veteran Mathews named in SL T20 World Cup squad

Veteran Mathews named in SL T20 World Cup squad

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mathews made his T20 comeback for Sri Lanka in January after a three-year gap.

Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Hasaranga to lead Sri Lanka at T20 World Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Hasaranga too is returning from a chronic heel pain on his left leg, which forced him to miss the ongoing IPL.

Check Out Tilak's Sensational Catch!

Check Out Tilak's Sensational Catch!

Rediff.com4 May 2024

A look at Tilak Varma's stunning effort on the field

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Hasaranga: Pitches not an excuse for Sri Lanka's exit

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lankan skipper Wanindu Hasaranga admitted his team's shortcomings led to their early exit from the T20 World Cup 2024, despite a convincing win over Netherlands in their final group stage match.

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR outclass MI; inch closer to play-offs!

IPL PIX: Clinical KKR outclass MI; inch closer to play-offs!

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Kolkata Knight Riders outclassed Mumbai Indians by 24 runs in the IPL 2024 match on Friday.

Hope they can make a mark right from the beginning: Rohit

Hope they can make a mark right from the beginning: Rohit

Rediff.com24 Mar 2024

Former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma hoped the new faces roped in by his side for this edition of the IPL are able to make a mark from the outset as the franchise aims for a record sixth title under new skipper Hardik Pandya.

Shreyas Iyer's battle with bounce continues

Shreyas Iyer's battle with bounce continues

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

Iyer struggled to display confidence and solidity, especially against the rising deliveries from the throwdown specialists positioned 18 yards away.

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

IPL 2025 Auction: 182 players sold; Rs 639.15 crore spent!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The complete list of players sold in the IPL 2025 Auction in Jeddah.

Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Who Took The Best Catch? Vote!

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Mohammed Nabi picked up a smart catch at the boundary ropes to end K L Rahul's knock.

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

T20 WC: Sri Lanka thrash Netherlands; finish on a high!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Sri Lanka thrashed the Netherlands by a whopping 83 runs in an inconsequential final group D league game of the T20 World Cup.

Starc Finally Justifies Price Tag

Starc Finally Justifies Price Tag

Rediff.com4 May 2024

So many amazing bowling performances on Friday night, let's look at the best spells...

Venky or Ishan? Who Impressed More?

Venky or Ishan? Who Impressed More?

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Just two batters played impactful knocks on the night. Here's how they went...