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Indian Premier League March 2024

Dinesh Karthik thanked Royal Challengers Bengaluru fanbase for his comeback to India's T20 World Cup 2022 squad. Karthik has played his last IPL game.

Dinesh Karthik walks back to the dressing room after losing his wicket (Getty Images)

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'I sometimes think I was picked for 2022 World Cup because of RCB fans': Dinesh Karthik thanks franchise' fanbase for his comeback at age of 37

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Graeme Swann EXCLUSIVE: RCB are one of the favorites to win IPL 2025

Avesh Khan downplayed the controversy around the third umpire's call to reverse the on-field umpires' decision and give Dinesh Karthik not out.

Ultraedge shows spike as ball passes Dinesh Karthik's bat; Avesh Khan celebrates a wicket (Screengrab: X, Getty Images)

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Avesh Khan reacts to Dinesh Karthik's controversial lbw decision reversal, says 'When it was show on the big screen...'

Former Chennai Super Kings batter Ambati Rayudu indirectly trolls RCB after they lost do-or-die clash against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

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WATCH - CSK & RCB Rift? Ambati Rayudu joins Chennai fans to troll Bengaluru after loss vs Rajasthan Royals

Dinesh Karthik played his last IPL match against Rajasthan Royals at Narendra Modi Stadium in 2024. Karthik scored 11 runs, took one catch and affected one stumping in his last IPL outing.

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RCB coach Andy Flower speaks on Dinesh Karthik's retirement plans, says 'he likes idea of coaching'

Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru player AB de Villiers expressed his pain after RCB's heartbreaking exit from Eliminator after loss against RR.

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'All hope seemed lost': Heartbroken AB de Villiers expresses pain after RCB loss against RR in Eliminator

After winning six matches on the trot, Royal Challengers Bengaluru ended their IPL 2024 campaign after losing Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals.

Virat Kohli Hugging Dinesh Karthik (Credits X)

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WATCH - Virat Kohli and RCB players get emotional in dressing room after loss vs RR in Eliminator

Former Chennai Super Kings player Ambati Rayudu slammed RCB. He said that aggressive celebrations and beating CSK won't win you IPL trophies.

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'Won't win IPL trophy just by beating CSK': Chennai Super Kings Legend makes blunt remark on RCB's loss against RR in Eliminator

Rajasthan Royals picked up a four-wicket win against Royal Challenges Bengaluru in the Eliminator of the IPL 2024. Rovman Powell said the situation vs RCB was not difficult.

Virat Kohli congratulating Rovman Powell after win (Getty)

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RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals star makes bold remark after beating Bengaluru in Eliminator, says 'wasn't that difficult'

Veteran player Ravichandran Ashwin revealed that he was unable to move his body really well in start of the season after RR's win over RCB in Eliminator.

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'Felt my body wasn't moving': RR's match-winner makes stunning revelation after beating RCB in Eliminator

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Even though Rishabh Pant scored 63 runs to lead his team, Chennai went back to winning ways with a 5-wicket victory in Lucknow.

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'Away from home batting unit has done better...': MS Dhoni makes big remark on CSK's performance after big win over LSG

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Despite the narrow victory, the team's lower run rate than that of its neighbors kept them at the bottom of the standings. 

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IPL 2025 updated points table: MS Dhoni-led CSK ends five-match losing streak but still stuck at bottom of the standings

Rishabh Pant's fifty helped LSG to post 166/7. Later, CSK managed to chase it down with 5 wickets remaining.

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IPL 2025: MS Dhoni ends losing skid as Rishabh Pant's fifty goes in vain, CSK beat LSG by five wickets

Smaran Ravichandran has joined Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to replace Australia leg-spinner Adam Zampa, who is injured.

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The NBA's version of Black Monday unfolded with significant coaching changes, as both the New Orleans Pelicans and Phoenix Suns dismissed key figures after disappointing seasons.

The Phoenix Suns released their head coach Mike Budenholzer after just one season.

Both Pelicans and Suns now find themselves with management vacancies after Griffin and Budenholzer departed, staring into the abyss of a new era.

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After a long wait, Rory Mcllroy finally attained the victory at Augusta National to claim his fifth major title - and first in 11 years. With the win, the newest Masters champion has become only the 6th man in the history of Golf to get hold of all four major titles.

Rory Mcllroy beat England's Justin Rose to win the Masters title on Sunday in Augusta.

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As the UFC’s media rights agreement with ESPN approaches its conclusion, UFC President Dana White has confirmed the promotion is preparing to explore new broadcast partners for 2026.

Despite the opportunity to test new waters, White had only positive things to say about ESPN.

With the UFC’s sister company WWE recently announcing its move to Netflix.

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Tragedy struck upstate New York over the weekend when a twin-engine plane crashed in Copake, claiming the lives of six people, including 2022 NCAA Woman of the Year and former MIT soccer standout.

Rajasthan vs Bangalore Match Stats

Eliminator, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

'I sometimes think I was picked for 2022 World Cup because of RCB fans': Dinesh Karthik thanks franchise' fanbase for his comeback at age of 37

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Wed 22 May, 19:30:00 IST

RR, who chose to field

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 13

RR
173/4 (20.0 ov)

RCB
175/1 (17.3 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 06

RR
189/4 (19.1 ov)

RCB
183/3 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 14

RR
59 (10.3 ov)

RCB
171/5 (20.0 ov)

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royals by 112 runs

Umpires

Umpire
KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Sai Darshan Kumar (IND) and Anil Chaudhary (IND)

Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

News updates

'I sometimes think I was picked for 2022 World Cup because of RCB fans': Dinesh Karthik thanks franchise' fanbase for his comeback at age of 37

Graeme Swann EXCLUSIVE: RCB are one of the favorites to win IPL 2025

Avesh Khan reacts to Dinesh Karthik's controversial lbw decision reversal, says 'When it was show on the big screen...'

WATCH - CSK & RCB Rift? Ambati Rayudu joins Chennai fans to troll Bengaluru after loss vs Rajasthan Royals

RCB coach Andy Flower speaks on Dinesh Karthik's retirement plans, says 'he likes idea of coaching'

'All hope seemed lost': Heartbroken AB de Villiers expresses pain after RCB loss against RR in Eliminator

WATCH - Virat Kohli and RCB players get emotional in dressing room after loss vs RR in Eliminator

'Won't win IPL trophy just by beating CSK': Chennai Super Kings Legend makes blunt remark on RCB's loss against RR in Eliminator

RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals star makes bold remark after beating Bengaluru in Eliminator, says 'wasn't that difficult'

'Felt my body wasn't moving': RR's match-winner makes stunning revelation after beating RCB in Eliminator

Rajasthan vs Bangalore Match Stats

Eliminator, Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

'I sometimes think I was picked for 2022 World Cup because of RCB fans': Dinesh Karthik thanks franchise' fanbase for his comeback at age of 37

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Wed 22 May, 19:30:00 IST

RR, who chose to field

Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Apr 13

RR173/4 (20.0 ov)

RCB175/1 (17.3 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 9 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 06

RR189/4 (19.1 ov)

RCB183/3 (20.0 ov)

Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 14

RR59 (10.3 ov)

RCB171/5 (20.0 ov)

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Rajasthan Royals by 112 runs

Umpires

UmpireKN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Sai Darshan Kumar (IND) and Anil Chaudhary (IND)

RefereeVengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

News updates

'I sometimes think I was picked for 2022 World Cup because of RCB fans': Dinesh Karthik thanks franchise' fanbase for his comeback at age of 37

Graeme Swann EXCLUSIVE: RCB are one of the favorites to win IPL 2025

Avesh Khan reacts to Dinesh Karthik's controversial lbw decision reversal, says 'When it was show on the big screen...'

WATCH - CSK & RCB Rift? Ambati Rayudu joins Chennai fans to troll Bengaluru after loss vs Rajasthan Royals

RCB coach Andy Flower speaks on Dinesh Karthik's retirement plans, says 'he likes idea of coaching'

'All hope seemed lost': Heartbroken AB de Villiers expresses pain after RCB loss against RR in Eliminator

WATCH - Virat Kohli and RCB players get emotional in dressing room after loss vs RR in Eliminator

'Won't win IPL trophy just by beating CSK': Chennai Super Kings Legend makes blunt remark on RCB's loss against RR in Eliminator

RR vs RCB: Rajasthan Royals star makes bold remark after beating Bengaluru in Eliminator, says 'wasn't that difficult'

'Felt my body wasn't moving': RR's match-winner makes stunning revelation after beating RCB in Eliminator

RR
173/4 (20.0 ov)

RCB
175/1 (17.3 ov)

RR
189/4 (19.1 ov)

RCB
183/3 (20.0 ov)

RR
59 (10.3 ov)

RCB
171/5 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Sai Darshan Kumar (IND) and Anil Chaudhary (IND)

Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)