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Mukesh Kumar

Abhinandan Singh

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IPL 2026

Captain Rajat Patidar rued Royal Challengers Bengaluru's six-wicket defeat against Delhi Capitals at the Chinnaswamy stadium.

RCB suffered a six-wicket defeat against DC

This was RCB's first loss at home in the ongoing season

RCB captain Rajat Patidar in this frame. (Screenshot)

'That put us on the backseat': Patidar reveals where RCB lost the plot vs DC

RCB’s strong start goes in vain as DC pull off a tense chase, with David Miller sealing the win in the final over.

Phil Salt’s explosive fifty powers RCB to 175, but late collapse hurts momentum.

David Miller’s late blitz helps DC clinch victory despite middle-order wobble.

Tristan Stubbs in the frame (IPL).

IPL 2026: KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs' sublime knocks guide DC to six-wicket win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star batter Phil Salt became the second fastest batter to score 1000 runs in Indian Premier League history

RCB's Tim David completed his 1000 runs in IPL

With this David became the second fastest batter to score 1000 runs in IPL

RCB's star batters Phil Salt in this frame. (Screenshot)

Tim David scripts history, becomes 2nd fastest batter to clock his mighty milest

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star Venkatesh Iyer stated that no dressing room can not be intense where batting juggernaut Virat Kohli is there

Venkatesh Iyer was all praise for RCB stalwart Virat Kohli

Iyer stated that no dressing room can not be intense where Virat Kohli is there

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

'No dressing room can not be intense where Kohli is there': RCB star

Rajat Patidar backs RCB’s decision to bat first, expressing confidence in setting a strong total while highlighting the team’s sustainability initiative.

RCB script history with a unique milestone, becoming the first IPL team to achieve the feat.

Landmark moment for the franchise as they etch their name in IPL record books.

RCB's openers Virat Kohli and Phil Salt in this frame (IPL).

Rajat Patidar-led RCB create history, become first team in IPL history to...

Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bowl first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 game at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Axar Patel chose to chase at Chinnaswamy, citing conditions and recent form reset.

RCB back their strategy to bat first, with Rajat Patidar confident of posting a strong total on a good surface.

DC skipper Axar Patel and RCB captain Rajat Patidar in this frame (X).

IPL 2026: DC elect to bowl against RCB, know playing XIs

RCB take on DC at the Chinnaswamy with momentum on their side, while the visitors look to bounce back amid a batting-friendly, high-scoring setup.

RCB enter the clash after a convincing win, while DC aim to arrest a two-match losing streak.

Chinnaswamy’s flat pitch and short boundaries set the stage for a potential run-fest.

Rajat Patidar, Axar Patel in this frame (X).

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Josh Hazlewood has addressed the potential for Virat Kohli to reprise his role as an Impact Player when the Royal Challengers host Delhi Capitals on April 18

Virat Kohli played as an Impact substitute in the RCB vs LSG clash

Kohli suffered an ankle injury during RCB's clash against MI

RCB's Virat Kohli (L) and Josh Hazlewood in this frame. (X)

Will Kohli feature as Impact Player in RCB vs DC clash? Hazlewood reveals

RCB set to don their iconic green jerseys against Delhi Capitals as their strong IPL 2026 campaign continues.

Green jerseys highlight RCB’s carbon-neutral sustainability initiative.

RCB sit second with four wins; DC struggle with inconsistent form.

Virat Kohli in this frame (X).

IPL 2026: RCB set to sport Green jerseys against DC in Bengaluru

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli stated that he doesn't like seeing batting collapses while delivering a dressing room speech to his teammates after RCB's five-wicket win over LSG

Virat Kohli delivered a dressing room speech to his teammates after RCB's win over LSG

RCB thrashed LSG by five wickets on April 15

RCB star Virat Kohli while delivering a dressing room speech after beating LSG in their IPL 2026 clash. (Screenshot)

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Chennai Super Kings won the toss and opted to bowl first against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League 2026 clash

CSK won the toss and invited SRH to bat first

Here are the playing XI of both the sides:

CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (L) and SRH skipper Ishan Kishan in frame. (X)

IPL 2026: CSK elect to bowl vs SRH, SL star replaces Madushanka; Know playing XI

MI's struggles deepen in IPL 2026 as Jasprit Bumrah’s wicketless run raises fitness concerns, with Wasim Jaffer and Mahela Jayawardene offering contrasting views.


Wasim Jaffer questions Bumrah’s fitness, citing dip in rhythm and body language.

Jayawardene reveals workload management due to niggle, backs pacer to regain form.

MI's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah in this frame. (X)

Wasim Jaffer raises question on Jasprit Bumrah's 'body language' in IPL 2026

CSK aim for a hat-trick of wins against SRH as Stephen Fleming backs out-of-form skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad amid concerns and Khaleel Ahmed’s injury setback.

Fleming expresses confidence in Gaikwad’s return to form despite his poor run in IPL 2026.

CSK suffer major blow as Khaleel Ahmed is ruled out for up to three months with a quadriceps injury.

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'That put us on the backseat': Patidar reveals where RCB lost the plot vs DC

IPL 2026: KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs' sublime knocks guide DC to six-wicket win

Tim David scripts history, becomes 2nd fastest batter to clock his mighty milest