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Virat Kohli's strike rate once again became an issue after he scored 55 runs from 46 innings against Delhi Capitals (DC) in a losing cause on May 6.

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'...Don't change, don't worry about the others': Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to learn from Phil Salt to solve strike rate problem

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Tom Moody thinks Impact Player rule has made VK's batting template obsolete

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) suffered a major loss away from home as Delhi Capitals (DC) batting lineup returned to its usual self and hammered RCB at home to win the match by seven wickets with 20 balls to spare on May 6 (Saturday).

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IPL 2023: Faf du Plessis lists multiple reasons behind Royal Challengers Bangalore's NRR-crushing defeat against Delhi Capitals

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) pacer Mohammed Siraj has been in tremendous form this Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

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David Warner reveals how Delhi Capitals planned to upset in-form Mohammed Siraj

In a heartwarming gesture, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) opener Virat Kohli touched his childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma’s feet before taking the field at Arun Jaitley Stadium against Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 6.

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Virat Kohli touches childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma's feet before Delhi Capitals clash, video goes viral

Delhi Capitals (DC) assistant coach Shane Watson has had his say on the infamous verbal spat between former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Virat Kohli and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor Gautam Gambhir.

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'No one wants to see that boil over. GG's not even playing': Shane Watson criticises Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir over infamous verbal spat

Delhi Capitals star pacer Anrich Nortje will miss out on their match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, May 6.

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IPL 2023: Big blow to bottom-placed Delhi Capitals, lose star South African hours before crunch tie vs RCB

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) made a shock decision when they replaced an injured overseas player David Willey with former Indian cricketer Kedar Jadhav.

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'I was doing commentary and Sanjay Bangar called me...': Kedar Jadhav reveals how he was offered RCB contract

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The BCCI has confirmed that the IPL 2025 has not been suspended indefinitely but for a week, after which the situation will be reassessed.

BCCI has suspended IPL 2025 for a week.

BCCI will reassess the situation and announce the update schedule in due course.

A total of 17 matches are remaining in IPL 2025 including the cancelled Dharamsala match. 

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BCCI suspends IPL 2025 with immediate effect for a week, gives big update on new schedule and venue

The BCCI is likely to reschedule the remainder of the IPL 2025 matches in September 2025 when Asia Cup was supposed to take place.

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala on May 8.

The IPL 2025 has been suspended indefinitely.

The remainder of IPL 2025 can be scheduled in September 2025. 

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When will remaining IPL 2025 matches take place? BCCI set to skip this tournament to accomodate final leg of T20 league

In the aftermath of the escalation on the India-Pakistan border, the IPL 2025 is likely to be suspended. 

The match between PBKS and DC was cancelled midway in Dharamsala.

The Dharamsala stadium was evacuated following air raids in neighbouring cities.

A special train has been arranged by the BCCI to ensure players reach safely in Delhi.

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Big News: IPL 2025 suspended indefinitely, BCCI takes big decision post escalation on India-Pakistan border

On May 8, PSL 2025 match at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium was cancelled whereas the IPL 2025 match in Dharamsala was cancelled midway. 

Cricket Australia is in regular touch with PCB, BCCI and local government authorities.

There are several Australian players playing in the IPL and the PSL.

The remaining of PSL 2025 matches have been shifted to the UAE.

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Cricket Australia issues statement on concern over their players involved in IPL 2025 and PSL 2025

The exciting Lucknow Super Giants pacer Mayank Yadav understands there is a need for him to give his body some time to recover the pace lost.

Mayank Yadav's pace has dropped considerably since his return after injury.

In the previous game against Punjab Kings, Mayank remained wicketless and conceded 60 runs.

Mayank said that he needs to give his body some time to get back breakneck speeds.

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Mayank Yadav breaks silence on his reduced pace ahead of RCB clash, says 'The body will...'

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The Indiana Pacers will be going up against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. 

Indiana Pacers will lock horns against Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Pascal Siakam featured in 78 regular season games in this year's campaign.

The seven game series is currently led 2-0 by Indiana Pacers.

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Indiana Pacers Injury Report: What is the status availability of Pascal Siakam, will he feature in Game 3 against Cleveland Cavaliers?

23-year-old Yashasvi Jaiswal intends to continue playing domestic cricket across formats for Mumbai, a month after asking for NOC to move to Goa.

Yashasvi Jaiswal was offered a leadership role by Goa Cricket Association.

Jaiswal had asked for NOC from MCA a month ago.

Jaiswal said that he hasn't submitted to BCCI or Goa Cricket Association. 

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Yashasvi Jaiswal retracts his NOC to leave Mumbai and play for Goa, says 'plans in shifting has been curtailed'

Indiana Pacers will take on Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 3 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Friday, May 9th.

Tyrese Haliburton featured in 73 regular season games in this year's campaign.

Tyrese Haliburton in the frame

Indiana Pacers Injury Report: What is the status availability of Tyrese Haliburton, will he feature in Game 3 against Cleveland Cavaliers?

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Delhi vs Bangalore Match Stats

Match 50, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

'...Don't change, don't worry about the others': Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to learn from Phil Salt to solve strike rate problem

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Sat 6 May, 19:30:00 IST

RCB, who chose to bat

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 27

DC
162/8 (20.0 ov)

RCB
165/4 (18.3 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 10

RCB
163/7 (20.0 ov)

DC
169/4 (17.5 ov)

Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 12

RCB
187/9 (20.0 ov)

DC
140 (19.1 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Rod Tucker (AUS), Yeshwant Barde (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

Referee
Manu Nayyar (IND)

News updates

'...Don't change, don't worry about the others': Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to learn from Phil Salt to solve strike rate problem

Tom Moody thinks Impact Player rule has made VK's batting template obsolete

IPL 2023: Faf du Plessis lists multiple reasons behind Royal Challengers Bangalore's NRR-crushing defeat against Delhi Capitals

David Warner reveals how Delhi Capitals planned to upset in-form Mohammed Siraj

Virat Kohli touches childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma's feet before Delhi Capitals clash, video goes viral

'No one wants to see that boil over. GG's not even playing': Shane Watson criticises Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir over infamous verbal spat

IPL 2023: Big blow to bottom-placed Delhi Capitals, lose star South African hours before crunch tie vs RCB

'I was doing commentary and Sanjay Bangar called me...': Kedar Jadhav reveals how he was offered RCB contract

Delhi vs Bangalore Match Stats

Match 50, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

'...Don't change, don't worry about the others': Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to learn from Phil Salt to solve strike rate problem

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Sat 6 May, 19:30:00 IST

RCB, who chose to bat

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 27

DC162/8 (20.0 ov)

RCB165/4 (18.3 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 10

RCB163/7 (20.0 ov)

DC169/4 (17.5 ov)

Delhi Capitals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 12

RCB187/9 (20.0 ov)

DC140 (19.1 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs

Umpires

UmpireRod Tucker (AUS), Yeshwant Barde (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

RefereeManu Nayyar (IND)

News updates

'...Don't change, don't worry about the others': Ravi Shastri wants Virat Kohli to learn from Phil Salt to solve strike rate problem

Tom Moody thinks Impact Player rule has made VK's batting template obsolete

IPL 2023: Faf du Plessis lists multiple reasons behind Royal Challengers Bangalore's NRR-crushing defeat against Delhi Capitals

David Warner reveals how Delhi Capitals planned to upset in-form Mohammed Siraj

Virat Kohli touches childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma's feet before Delhi Capitals clash, video goes viral

'No one wants to see that boil over. GG's not even playing': Shane Watson criticises Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir over infamous verbal spat

IPL 2023: Big blow to bottom-placed Delhi Capitals, lose star South African hours before crunch tie vs RCB

'I was doing commentary and Sanjay Bangar called me...': Kedar Jadhav reveals how he was offered RCB contract

DC
162/8 (20.0 ov)

RCB
165/4 (18.3 ov)

RCB
163/7 (20.0 ov)

DC
169/4 (17.5 ov)

RCB
187/9 (20.0 ov)

DC
140 (19.1 ov)

Umpire
Rod Tucker (AUS), Yeshwant Barde (IND) and Jayaraman Madanagopal (IND)

Referee
Manu Nayyar (IND)