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Indian Premier League March 2024

Kevin Pietersen advocated for Virat Kohli's inclusion in India's T20 World Cup team, irrespective of his recent performance in the game's shortest format.

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'My boy VK, you buddy, are...': Kevin Pietersen reacts after Virat Kohli indirectly slams him for 'promoting the game' remark

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Did Virat Kohli take a veiled jibe at Ravi Shastri?

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Yash Dayal reveals how social media abuse impacted him after Rinku Singh's 5 sixes

Yash Dayal, who was picked by the RCB for the 2024 IPL, recalled the horror time after he bowled exceedingly well in the match against the Punjab Kings on March 26 (Monday).

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Yash Dayal finally opens up on his emotional struggle after being hit for 5 sixes by Rinku Singh in IPL 2023, says 'I was hurting...I fell ill'

Virat Kohli stroked a half-century and set the stage for RCB's win on Monday. The stylish batter scored 77 runs off 49 balls with the help of 11 fours and two sixes.&nbsp;

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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli completes sensational century in T20s, becomes first Indian ever to notch colossal milestone

The points table now sees Rajasthan Royals leading the pack and Chennai Super Kings follows closely in second place. The Gujarat Titans sit in third place with one win in as many matches played.

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IPL 2024 Points Table: RCB opened their account, MI choked under pressure and lost points; here's how the standings look after 6 matches

Virat Kohli was awarded the Man of the Match award and during the presentation ceremony, the Indian superstar took the opportunity to address the statement made by Kevin Pietersen.&nbsp;

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Virat Kohli strongly hits back at Kevin Pietersen for 'grow the game' remark, says 'I know my name is quite attached to...'

With a perfect blend of orthodox and unconventional shots in his 10-ball unbeaten stay at the crease, Dinesh Karthik scored 28 runs with the help of three fours and two sixes.

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IPL 2024: Match-winner Dinesh Karthik reveals how he orchestrated RCB's win in clutch and who took the pressure off him

Virat Kohli recently returned to India to participate in the cash-rich tournament after spending the last two months in London for the birth of his second child.

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WATCH: Virat Kohli speaks on video call with wife Anushka Sharma and kids from inside the stadium after RCB win their first match of IPL 2024; video goes viral

There was bedlam inside the stadium as the fans were jumping, hollering, and reveling in Kohli's batting. After the match, Kohli acknowledged the support he has received from RCB fans over the years.

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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli gives a big shoutout to RCB supporters at Chinnaswamy Stadium, says 'people talk about a lot of other things...'

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Bangalore vs Punjab Match Stats

Match 6, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

'My boy VK, you buddy, are...': Kevin Pietersen reacts after Virat Kohli indirectly slams him for 'promoting the game' remark

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Mon 25 March, 19:30:00 IST

RCB, who chose to field

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 09

PBKS
181 (17.0 ov)

RCB
241/7 (20.0 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 20

PBKS
150 (18.2 ov)

RCB
174/4 (20.0 ov)

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Punjab Kings by 24 runs

Indian Premier League, 2022 On May 13

RCB
155/9 (20.0 ov)

PBKS
209/9 (20.0 ov)

Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs

Umpires

Umpire
Anil Chaudhary (IND), Sai Darshan Kumar (IND) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

Referee
Manu Nayyar (IND)

News updates

'My boy VK, you buddy, are...': Kevin Pietersen reacts after Virat Kohli indirectly slams him for 'promoting the game' remark

Did Virat Kohli take a veiled jibe at Ravi Shastri?

Yash Dayal reveals how social media abuse impacted him after Rinku Singh's 5 sixes

Yash Dayal finally opens up on his emotional struggle after being hit for 5 sixes by Rinku Singh in IPL 2023, says 'I was hurting...I fell ill'

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli completes sensational century in T20s, becomes first Indian ever to notch colossal milestone

IPL 2024 Points Table: RCB opened their account, MI choked under pressure and lost points; here's how the standings look after 6 matches

Virat Kohli strongly hits back at Kevin Pietersen for 'grow the game' remark, says 'I know my name is quite attached to...'

IPL 2024: Match-winner Dinesh Karthik reveals how he orchestrated RCB's win in clutch and who took the pressure off him

WATCH: Virat Kohli speaks on video call with wife Anushka Sharma and kids from inside the stadium after RCB win their first match of IPL 2024; video goes viral

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli gives a big shoutout to RCB supporters at Chinnaswamy Stadium, says 'people talk about a lot of other things...'

Bangalore vs Punjab Match Stats

Match 6, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

'My boy VK, you buddy, are...': Kevin Pietersen reacts after Virat Kohli indirectly slams him for 'promoting the game' remark

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Mon 25 March, 19:30:00 IST

RCB, who chose to field

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 09

PBKS181 (17.0 ov)

RCB241/7 (20.0 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs

Indian Premier League, 2023 On Apr 20

PBKS150 (18.2 ov)

RCB174/4 (20.0 ov)

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Punjab Kings by 24 runs

Indian Premier League, 2022 On May 13

RCB155/9 (20.0 ov)

PBKS209/9 (20.0 ov)

Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by 54 runs

Umpires

UmpireAnil Chaudhary (IND), Sai Darshan Kumar (IND) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

RefereeManu Nayyar (IND)

News updates

'My boy VK, you buddy, are...': Kevin Pietersen reacts after Virat Kohli indirectly slams him for 'promoting the game' remark

Did Virat Kohli take a veiled jibe at Ravi Shastri?

Yash Dayal reveals how social media abuse impacted him after Rinku Singh's 5 sixes

Yash Dayal finally opens up on his emotional struggle after being hit for 5 sixes by Rinku Singh in IPL 2023, says 'I was hurting...I fell ill'

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli completes sensational century in T20s, becomes first Indian ever to notch colossal milestone

IPL 2024 Points Table: RCB opened their account, MI choked under pressure and lost points; here's how the standings look after 6 matches

Virat Kohli strongly hits back at Kevin Pietersen for 'grow the game' remark, says 'I know my name is quite attached to...'

IPL 2024: Match-winner Dinesh Karthik reveals how he orchestrated RCB's win in clutch and who took the pressure off him

WATCH: Virat Kohli speaks on video call with wife Anushka Sharma and kids from inside the stadium after RCB win their first match of IPL 2024; video goes viral

IPL 2024: Virat Kohli gives a big shoutout to RCB supporters at Chinnaswamy Stadium, says 'people talk about a lot of other things...'

PBKS
181 (17.0 ov)

RCB
241/7 (20.0 ov)

PBKS
150 (18.2 ov)

RCB
174/4 (20.0 ov)

RCB
155/9 (20.0 ov)

PBKS
209/9 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
Anil Chaudhary (IND), Sai Darshan Kumar (IND) and Bruce Oxenford (AUS)

Referee
Manu Nayyar (IND)