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Indian Premier League March 2024

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Virat Kohli's S/R in SRH clash draws mixed response from former cricketers

Virat Kohli is firm and strong on top of the IPL 2024's Orange Cap race with yet another impressive knock, this time in RCB's victory over SRH.

RCB's batting maestro Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Virat Kohli stretches lead with another half-centurion knock against SRH, check full list here

Purple Cap: T Natarajan cruised into top five of the IPL 2024's most wicket-takers' list after two-wicket spell during SRH versus RCB's clash on April 25.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's players celebrates with each other in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024, Purple Cap: SRH's star bowler nudges Mustafizur Rehman out of top 5, Bumrah continues to reign supreme

Royal Challengers Bengaluru remained at the bottom of the IPL 2024's points table despite notching a 35-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 25.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (R) plays a shot during their IPL 2024 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 25. (Getty)

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This is how IPL 2024 Points Table looks like after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 35-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad

Virat Kohli's slow knock left Sunil Gavaskar agitated during Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Sunrisers Hyderabad's IPL 2024 match on April 25.

RCB's superstar batter Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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'It's just singles, singles and singles...': Sunil Gavaskar's hard-hitting on-air jibe at Virat Kohli during SRH vs RCB's IPL 2024 match

As Yash Dayal delivered the final ball of the SRH chase, Virat Kohli erupted in laughter as RCB finally snapped six-match their losing streak in the ongoing IPL 2024.

Virat Kohli was all smiles after RCB's emphatic win over SRH in their IPL 2024 match on April 25. (Screengrab-X)

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WATCH: This is how Virat Kohli celebrated after RCB end six-match losing streak with dominant win over SRH, video goes viral

Let's have a look at all the possible scenarios of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) making it to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024's playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (2L) and his teammates celebrate their team's win against SRH at the end of their IPL 2024 clash at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on April 25. (Getty)

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EXPLAINED: How can RCB still make it to IPL 2024's playoffs after much-needed victory over SRH? Here's the scenario

Virat Kohli's slow knock during IPL 2024 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Sunrisers Hyderabad has once again launched a debate around his strike rate.

RCB's superstar batter Virat Kohli (left) and cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar in this frame. (Getty)

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‘He seemed to have lost touch…’: Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli’s sloth-paced knock during SRH vs RCB's IPL 2024 clash

After the 35-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad, Faf du Plessis said that in the first half of the tournament only Virat Kohli was scoring runs.

RCB skipper Faf du Plessis in the post-match presentation (Screengrab: X)

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'You can't fake confidence into the group': Faf du Plessis vents out frustration after RCB ended their losing streak

SRH vs RCB, IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered their second win of the tournament as their bowlers kept in-form Sunrisers Hyderabad batters at bay.

RCB players celebrate a wicket (Getty Images)

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RCB bowlers shine in Hyderabad to end six-game losing streak, beat SRH by 35 runs to stay alive in IPL 2024 playoffs race

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As several England players are heading back home, the England Cricket Board has offered to host the remainder of the IPL 2025.

IPL 2025 has been suspended for a week following escalation on India-Pakistan border.

ECB has offered to host the remainder of the IPL 2025.

The report says that Test players for India can stay back for the Test series.

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England Cricket Board offers to host remainder of IPL 2025 as several players fly back home amidst rising India-Pakistan border tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the remainder of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 amid a war-like situation between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

PBKS and DC reached New Delhi via 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train. 

Yuzvendra Chahal and Shreyas Iyer in New Delhi

WATCH: DC, PBKS players and other support staff involved in IPL 2025 called-off Dharamshala match reach New Delhi in 'specially-arranged' Vande Bharat train

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 for a week amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan. 

Michael Vaughan wondered if the IPL 2025 shifted to England

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'Wonder if it's possible to finish the IPL in...': Ex-England captain's massive suggestion to BCCI for hosting cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan tensions

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal said that the future of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league will be announced after assessing the situation. 

IPL 2025 suspended amid India-Pakistan border tensions. 

BCCI working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home amid India-Pakistan tensions. 

In pic: IPL chairman Arun Dhumal and Army officer 

'As you know, the situation escalated yesterday...' IPL chairman Arun Dhumal gives massive update on future of suspended cash-rich league amid India-Pakistan border tensions

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended IPL 2025 and is working swiftly to send overseas players and support staff to their home, prioritising their security amid escalating military tensions and cross-border conflict between India and Pakistan. 


BCCI suspends IPL 2025. 

Sunrisers Hyderabad's captain Pat Cummins (R) celebrates with teammate Travis Head after taking the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2025 suspended: BCCI prioritises players' safety, overseas players are likely to leave on this day amid India-Pakistan border tensions

Former England captain Michael Atherton said that Rohit Sharma had a 'funny Test career' considering the wait to become a regular in the format.

Michael Atherton feels time was running out for Rohit Sharma.

Atherton was not surprised when he saw Rohit retiring from Test cricket.

Rohit was struggling with the bat in Test cricket before announcing his retirement. 

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Kevin Durant could part ways with the Suns during the offseason.

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Weeks ahead of the five-Test series on England soil, India's star batter Virat Kohli has informed the board about his decision to retire from the longest format.

Virat Kohli is unlikely to make himself available for selection for England tour.

Kohli informed BCCI about his decision after Rohit retired from Test cricket.

Kohli has been asked to reconsider but a final call will be taken in team selection meeting. 

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Virat Kohli informs BCCI about his retirement from Test cricket, final call to be taken by selection committee

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Hyderabad vs Bangalore Match Stats

Match 41, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Virat Kohli's S/R in SRH clash draws mixed response from former cricketers

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Thu 25 April, 19:30:00 IST

RCB, who chose to bat

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On May 13

RCB

SRH

Match Postponed

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 15

RCB
262/7 (20.0 ov)

SRH
287/3 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 25 runs

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 18

SRH
186/5 (20.0 ov)

RCB
187/2 (19.2 ov)

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
Nitin Menon (IND), Saiyed Khalid (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Virat Kohli's S/R in SRH clash draws mixed response from former cricketers

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Virat Kohli stretches lead with another half-centurion knock against SRH, check full list here

IPL 2024, Purple Cap: SRH's star bowler nudges Mustafizur Rehman out of top 5, Bumrah continues to reign supreme

This is how IPL 2024 Points Table looks like after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 35-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad

'It's just singles, singles and singles...': Sunil Gavaskar's hard-hitting on-air jibe at Virat Kohli during SRH vs RCB's IPL 2024 match

WATCH: This is how Virat Kohli celebrated after RCB end six-match losing streak with dominant win over SRH, video goes viral

EXPLAINED: How can RCB still make it to IPL 2024's playoffs after much-needed victory over SRH? Here's the scenario

‘He seemed to have lost touch…’: Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli’s sloth-paced knock during SRH vs RCB's IPL 2024 clash

'You can't fake confidence into the group': Faf du Plessis vents out frustration after RCB ended their losing streak

RCB bowlers shine in Hyderabad to end six-game losing streak, beat SRH by 35 runs to stay alive in IPL 2024 playoffs race

Hyderabad vs Bangalore Match Stats

Match 41, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Virat Kohli's S/R in SRH clash draws mixed response from former cricketers

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2024

Thu 25 April, 19:30:00 IST

RCB, who chose to bat

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On May 13

RCB

SRH

Match Postponed

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 15

RCB262/7 (20.0 ov)

SRH287/3 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 25 runs

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 18

SRH186/5 (20.0 ov)

RCB187/2 (19.2 ov)

Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets

Umpires

UmpireNitin Menon (IND), Saiyed Khalid (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)

RefereeJavagal Srinath (IND)

News updates

Virat Kohli's S/R in SRH clash draws mixed response from former cricketers

IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Virat Kohli stretches lead with another half-centurion knock against SRH, check full list here

IPL 2024, Purple Cap: SRH's star bowler nudges Mustafizur Rehman out of top 5, Bumrah continues to reign supreme

This is how IPL 2024 Points Table looks like after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 35-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad

'It's just singles, singles and singles...': Sunil Gavaskar's hard-hitting on-air jibe at Virat Kohli during SRH vs RCB's IPL 2024 match

WATCH: This is how Virat Kohli celebrated after RCB end six-match losing streak with dominant win over SRH, video goes viral

EXPLAINED: How can RCB still make it to IPL 2024's playoffs after much-needed victory over SRH? Here's the scenario

‘He seemed to have lost touch…’: Sunil Gavaskar slams Virat Kohli’s sloth-paced knock during SRH vs RCB's IPL 2024 clash

'You can't fake confidence into the group': Faf du Plessis vents out frustration after RCB ended their losing streak

RCB bowlers shine in Hyderabad to end six-game losing streak, beat SRH by 35 runs to stay alive in IPL 2024 playoffs race

RCB
262/7 (20.0 ov)

SRH
287/3 (20.0 ov)

SRH
186/5 (20.0 ov)

RCB
187/2 (19.2 ov)

Umpire
Nitin Menon (IND), Saiyed Khalid (IND) and Virender Sharma (IND)

Referee
Javagal Srinath (IND)