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Star Perfomer: Siraj makes IPL history

Star Perfomer: Siraj makes IPL history

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Siraj's brilliance saw KKR reduced to 14 for 4 inside 4 overs -- the lowest score by any team inside the Powerplay this season. The Hyderabad lad became the first bowler to bowl two maidens in an IPL game.

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.

IPL PICS: Narine excels as Kolkata eliminate Bangalore

IPL PICS: Narine excels as Kolkata eliminate Bangalore

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League 'Eliminator' between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah.

SEE: RCB 'raring to go' in IPL 2020

SEE: RCB 'raring to go' in IPL 2020

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

'Very excited, have got butterflies in my stomach, we have worked so hard'

PIX: Shahbaz stars in RCB's stunning win over SunRisers

PIX: Shahbaz stars in RCB's stunning win over SunRisers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

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

IPL Poll: KKR vs RCB: Who will win?

IPL Poll: KKR vs RCB: Who will win?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Game 39 of IPL 2020 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi.

IPL PICS: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL PICS: Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

Images from the opening match of the 14th Indian Premier League, between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Chennai, on Friday.

Kohli, Ashwin, Mithali in fray for ICC Player of the Decade

Kohli, Ashwin, Mithali in fray for ICC Player of the Decade

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

For ICC Women's Player of the Decade, Ellyse Perry (Australia), Meg Lanning (Australia), Suzie Bates (New Zealand), Stafanie Taylor (West Indies), Mithali Raj (India), Sarah Taylor (England) have been nominated.

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

PM Modi's special message to Gayle, Rhodes on Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

As India celebrates its 73rd Republic Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written to celebrated cricketers Jonty Rhodes and Chris Gayle, acknowledging their 'profound connection' with the country.

SEE: Virat's Hot Dogs vs AB's Cool Cats

SEE: Virat's Hot Dogs vs AB's Cool Cats

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

'Kicking off the IPL season with a football match has been a tradition at RCB for many years.'

PHOTOS: Kohli, AB unveil RCB's jersey for IPL 12

PHOTOS: Kohli, AB unveil RCB's jersey for IPL 12

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

They unveiled the home and away jersey's in Bengaluru.

Thala Dhoni 'fully loaded' in the nets...

Thala Dhoni 'fully loaded' in the nets...

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni was at his destructive best as he took the bowlers to task during the Chennai Super Kings training session in Mumbai on Monday.

AB reacts to Kohli's scoop shot

AB reacts to Kohli's scoop shot

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

The shot came in the 15th over. Kohli moved across the stumps, made room to scoop Andrew Tye's ball over fine leg for a maximum.

IPL PICS: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL PICS: Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Images from the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore, in Ahmedabad, on Friday.

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.

RCB eye top-2 spot as they take on SunRisers

RCB eye top-2 spot as they take on SunRisers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

If RCB win their remaining two games, they will move to 20 points and have a chance of finishing in the top two.

Padikkal wants to emulate 'big-match' player Gambhir

Padikkal wants to emulate 'big-match' player Gambhir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

In an interaction with ANI, Padikkal opened up on his goals in the ongoing season, his bond with stalwarts like Virat Kohli and AB de Villiers and he also spoke about why he idolises 2011 World Cup-winning hero Gautam Gambhir.

Natarajan shows off his India blue jersey

Natarajan shows off his India blue jersey

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Pacer Thangarasu Natarajan couldn't hide his excitement as he wore the India blue jersey for the first time.

Kohli 'surprised' by RCB's social media antics

Kohli 'surprised' by RCB's social media antics

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

'Posts disappear and the captain isn't informed," Kohli wrote.

Smith praises 'versatile' Buttler

Smith praises 'versatile' Buttler

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'Jos is obviously an unbelievable player at the top but I also believe that he has got the capabilities to do things that AB de Villiers, Pollard, Hardik Pandya can do at the back end. I think those kinds of players at the back end win you games.'

2 major reasons for Kohli's success in T20 cricket...

2 major reasons for Kohli's success in T20 cricket...

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir attributed current skipper Virat Kohli's success in the T20 format to his fitness and ability to rotate strike. Kohli, who has been successful in Tests and ODIs, has also made a mark in T20 cricket, scoring 2,794 runs from 82 games with an average of 50.8.

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Can South Africa make it to the next stage?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta highlights important numbers featuring the South African team from the World Cups.

Royal Challengers, Delhi Capitals in battle for top-two finish

Royal Challengers, Delhi Capitals in battle for top-two finish

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore go into the virtual quarter-final, having lost four and three games on the trot respectively

Can you identify this IPL superstar?

Can you identify this IPL superstar?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

A B De Villers can't wait to get going for this year's IPL.

PICS: Clinical Royal Challengers outclass Knight Riders

PICS: Clinical Royal Challengers outclass Knight Riders

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Sharjah.

SEE: RCB salutes Covid Hero Ganesh Nayak

SEE: RCB salutes Covid Hero Ganesh Nayak

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Ganesh Nayak's organisation Animals Matter to Me highlighted the impact of the lockdown on stray animals

Turning Point: Maxwell is RCB's saviour

Turning Point: Maxwell is RCB's saviour

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Glenn Maxwell hit his second half-century in a row to power Royal Challengers Bangalore to their best-ever start in the IPL.

'He is a high-quality player'

'He is a high-quality player'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

'The senior players made me feel very comfortable. It was my debut, but it didn't feel like I was playing for the first time.'

Du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket

Du Plessis announces retirement from Test cricket

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The 36-year-old made the announcement through a statement on Instagram.

Superman hangs up his cape

Superman hangs up his cape

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

AB de Villiers could do anything and everything. If he defied gravity on field, with a bat in hand the laws of physics bent to his wishes.

IPL Poll: RCB vs KXIP: Who will win?

IPL Poll: RCB vs KXIP: Who will win?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

Game 31 of IPL 2020 will see the Royal Challengers Bangalore take on the Kings XI Punjab at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium.

IPL PIX: Bharat's last-ball six takes RCB past Delhi

IPL PIX: Bharat's last-ball six takes RCB past Delhi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore, Dubai, on Friday.

RCB's Maxwell can wreak havoc in IPL 2021

RCB's Maxwell can wreak havoc in IPL 2021

Rediff.com18 Apr 2021

Maxwell might have a bad season last year in the 13th edition of the IPL but the RCB batsman has been in sensational form.

SEE: RCB salutes Covid Hero Shahnawaz Shaikh

SEE: RCB salutes Covid Hero Shahnawaz Shaikh

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Shahnawaz Shaikh wanted to help people battling coronavirus in Mumbai.

Gopal keeping calm after high of dismissing Kohli, ABD

Gopal keeping calm after high of dismissing Kohli, ABD

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

'Getting Virat Kohli and AB Villiers in same match is a dream for any youngster. It is the best moment of my cricketing career and definitely one of biggest moments of my IPL cricket'

IPL PIX: Maxwell shines as RCB trounce Mumbai

IPL PIX: Maxwell shines as RCB trounce Mumbai

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Glenn Maxwell's brilliant all-round performance and Harshal Patel's hat-trick powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to a thumping 54-run victory against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League match, in Dubai, on Sunday.

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A look at Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL record over the years.

PICS: Royal Challengers score Super Over win over Mumbai Indians

PICS: Royal Challengers score Super Over win over Mumbai Indians

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Images from Monday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Mumbai Indians, in Dubai.

PICS: Russell's late blitz fires Kolkata past Bangalore

PICS: Russell's late blitz fires Kolkata past Bangalore

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

Images from Friday's IPL match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders, in Bengaluru.

Embattled CSK face uphill task against rampaging RCB

Embattled CSK face uphill task against rampaging RCB

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

After eight defeats in 11 outings, Chennai Super Kings will look to give their forgettable campaign a semblance of respectability when they take on in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League in Dubai on Sunday.