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Indian Premier League 2023

Rajasthan Royals (RR) leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal made a terrific start to Indian Premier League (IPL) with a four-fer against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) which was without its newly elected captain Aiden Markram.

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Yuzvendra Chahal trolls Umran Malik for defending against him, recalls when speedster said 'whenever I'll meet you, I'll hit you for three sixes'

The inaugural champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Rajasthan Royals (RR) began the 16th edition of the cash-rich tournament in an exemplary fashion.

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'Sanju, unbelievable batting': Kumar Sangakkara lauds Rajasthan Royals captain and stylish batter; watch video here

Sanju Samson's knock of 55 runs from 32 balls played a crucial role in helping the Rajasthan Royals (RR) post a mammoth total of 204 against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, eventually helping them secure an <a href="https://m.

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IPL 2023: 'Hard to believe he doesn't play for India! — Eoin Morgan awestruck by Samson's continued absence from national team

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) suffered a heavy defeat in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign opener against Rajasthan Royals at their home ground Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

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'South Africans are coming back and...': Stand-in skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar after SRH's massive 72-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals

Finalists of previous season Rajasthan Royals (RR) started off their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign with a massive win over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad.

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SRH vs RR: Chahal's four-fer, triple half-centuries help Royals beat Sunrisers by 72 runs in absence of Aiden Markram

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) top-order batter Rahul Tripathi had a brainfade moment in the first over run chase against Rajasthan Royals (RR).

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SRH batter Rahul Tripathi suffers brainfade, opts for DRS despite thick outside edge

Indian pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar will lead Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign opener on April 2.

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IPL 2023: Aiden Markram not to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals, Indian pacer to lead

Since Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted, Indian Premier League (IPL) franchises’ fans have turned up for players’ practice to watch them train, get autographs or click a selfie.

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Watch: Rajasthan Royals fans sing 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja' for R Ashwin, all-rounder says 'kal aata hoon'

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The Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse has announced his retirement on Thursday after 10 seasons and nearly 100 wins, mostly that came with his former teams the Kansas City Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills.

The Jacksonville Jaguars center Mitch Morse has announced his retirement on Thursday.

The Kansas City Chiefs had drafted Morse back in 2015 in the second round.

He spent four seasons at Chiefs and then five seasons at the Bills before making his way to Jaguars.

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The WWE superstars in the form of the Rock and John Cena might reunite for a mega match at the upcoming WrestleMania 41.

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India's football icon Sunil Chhetri has taken back his international retirement for the crucial third-round qualifiers of the AFC Asian Cup 2027

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Kane Williamson strongly reacted to talks around India's venue advantage in Dubai ahead of Champions Trophy final

Kane Williamson downplayed India's venue advantage in Dubai in Champions Trophy

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The 29-year-old quarterback has another two years remaining on his five-year contract.

He signed a $230 million contract in March 2022 and is still owed $46 million for the remaining two seasons. 

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Navjot Singh Sidhu while giving his two cents on KL Rahul's batting order in Champions Trophy said that even a spare tyre isn't used as much as the star batter.

Navjot Singh Sidhu feels even the spare tyre is not used as much as KL Rahul

KL Rahul played a crucial knock in India's decisive win over Australia in Champions Trophy semifinal

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Dinesh Karthik went down heavily on South African team after their defeat against New Zealand in the Champions Trophy semifinal

Dinesh Karthik lashed out at South Africa for surrendering to NZ in Champions Trophy semifinal

South Africa suffered a 50-run defeat against New Zealand, which denied them a place in Champions Trophy final

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Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Match Stats

Match 4, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Yuzvendra Chahal trolls Umran Malik for defending against him, recalls when speedster said 'whenever I'll meet you, I'll hit you for three sixes'

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Sun 2 April, 15:30:00 IST

SRH, who chose to field

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 24

SRH
175/9 (20.0 ov)

RR
139/7 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 02

SRH
201/3 (20.0 ov)

RR
200/7 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 07

RR
214/2 (20.0 ov)

SRH
217/6 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets

Umpires

Umpire
KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Rohan Pandit (IND) and Navdeep Singh (IND)

Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

News updates

Yuzvendra Chahal trolls Umran Malik for defending against him, recalls when speedster said 'whenever I'll meet you, I'll hit you for three sixes'

'Sanju, unbelievable batting': Kumar Sangakkara lauds Rajasthan Royals captain and stylish batter; watch video here

IPL 2023: 'Hard to believe he doesn't play for India! — Eoin Morgan awestruck by Samson's continued absence from national team

'South Africans are coming back and...': Stand-in skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar after SRH's massive 72-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals

SRH vs RR: Chahal's four-fer, triple half-centuries help Royals beat Sunrisers by 72 runs in absence of Aiden Markram

SRH batter Rahul Tripathi suffers brainfade, opts for DRS despite thick outside edge

IPL 2023: Aiden Markram not to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals, Indian pacer to lead

Watch: Rajasthan Royals fans sing 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja' for R Ashwin, all-rounder says 'kal aata hoon'

Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Match Stats

Match 4, Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Yuzvendra Chahal trolls Umran Malik for defending against him, recalls when speedster said 'whenever I'll meet you, I'll hit you for three sixes'

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2023

Sun 2 April, 15:30:00 IST

SRH, who chose to field

Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 24

SRH175/9 (20.0 ov)

RR139/7 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 36 runs

Indian Premier League, 2024 On May 02

SRH201/3 (20.0 ov)

RR200/7 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 1 run

Indian Premier League, 2023 On May 07

RR214/2 (20.0 ov)

SRH217/6 (20.0 ov)

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets

Umpires

UmpireKN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Rohan Pandit (IND) and Navdeep Singh (IND)

RefereeVengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)

News updates

Yuzvendra Chahal trolls Umran Malik for defending against him, recalls when speedster said 'whenever I'll meet you, I'll hit you for three sixes'

'Sanju, unbelievable batting': Kumar Sangakkara lauds Rajasthan Royals captain and stylish batter; watch video here

IPL 2023: 'Hard to believe he doesn't play for India! — Eoin Morgan awestruck by Samson's continued absence from national team

'South Africans are coming back and...': Stand-in skipper Bhuvneshwar Kumar after SRH's massive 72-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals

SRH vs RR: Chahal's four-fer, triple half-centuries help Royals beat Sunrisers by 72 runs in absence of Aiden Markram

SRH batter Rahul Tripathi suffers brainfade, opts for DRS despite thick outside edge

IPL 2023: Aiden Markram not to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad against Rajasthan Royals, Indian pacer to lead

Watch: Rajasthan Royals fans sing 'Jhalak Dikhla Ja' for R Ashwin, all-rounder says 'kal aata hoon'

SRH
175/9 (20.0 ov)

RR
139/7 (20.0 ov)

SRH
201/3 (20.0 ov)

RR
200/7 (20.0 ov)

RR
214/2 (20.0 ov)

SRH
217/6 (20.0 ov)

Umpire
KN Ananthapadmanabhan (IND), Rohan Pandit (IND) and Navdeep Singh (IND)

Referee
Vengalil Narayanan Kutty (IND)