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Virat Kohli

Jacob Bethell

Rajat Patidar (C)

Jitesh Sharma (W)

Tim David

Venkatesh Iyer

Krunal Pandya

Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Josh Hazlewood

Jacob Duffy

Rasikh Salam

Kolkata

Finn Allen

Ajinkya Rahane (C)

Cameron Green

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (W)

Rovman Powell

Manish Pandey

Rinku Singh

Sunil Narine

Anukul Roy

Vaibhav Arora

Kartik Tyagi

Abhinandan Singh

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Singh

Devdutt Babunu Padikkal

Jacob Graham Bethell

Jacob Andrew Duffy

Jitesh Mohan Sharma

Jordan Matthew Cox

Josh Reginald Hazlewood

Kanishk Chouhan

Krunal Himanshu Pandya

Mangesh Yadav

Ilandari Dewage Nuwan Thushara

Philip Dean Salt

Rajat Manohar Patidar

Rasikh Salam Dar

Romario Shepherd

Satvik Deswal

Suyash Sharma

Swapnil K Singh

Timothy Hays David

Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer

Vicky Kanhaiya Ostwal

Vihaan Manoj Malhotra

Yash Dayal

Ajinkya Madhukar Rahane

Angkrish Avaneesh Raghuvanshi

Anukul Sudhakar Roy

Blessing Muzarabani

Cameron Donald Green

Daksh Kamra

Finnley Hugh Allen

Manish Krishnanand Pandey

Matheesha Pathirana

Navdeep Amarjeet Saini

Prashant Hitesh Solanki

Rachin Ravindra

Rahul Ajay Tripathi

Ramandeep Singh

Rinku Khanchand Singh

Sarthak Ranjan

Saurabh Rajendraprasad Dubey

Sunil Philip Narine

Tejasvi Singh

Tim Louis Seifert

Umran Malik

Vaibhav Gopal Arora

Varun Chakaravarthy Vinod

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Virat Kohli was spotted celebrating after getting off the mark during Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) versus Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026

RCB's superstar Virat Kohli finally ended his duck streak in the IPL 2026 clash against KKR

Kohli was seen celebrating right after getting off the mark 

Virat Kohli pulls off animated celebration after avoiding hat-trick of ducks. (Screenshot)

Watch: Kohli pulls off animated celebration after avoiding hat-trick of ducks

Virat Kohli scripted history during Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Kolkata Knight Riders clash as he became the most capped player in IPL

Virat Kohli became the most capped IPL player during RCB vs KKR clash

It was Kohli's 279th appearance for Kohli in IPL

RCB superstar Virat Kohli in this frame. (X)

Kohli shatters Dhoni-Rohit's all-time IPL record during RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 tie

KKR handed a surprise opportunity to left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey against RCB after Varun Chakaravarthy missed the IPL 2026 clash due to injury.

KKR opted for left-arm pacer Saurabh Dubey instead of adding an extra spinner after Varun Chakaravarthy’s injury setback.

Saurabh Dubey previously impressed in the 2019 ACC Emerging Teams Asia Cup and joined KKR as Akash Deep’s replacement for IPL 2026.

Saurabh Dubey in this frame. (X)

The new bolt in KKR machine, know Saurabh Dubey, who replaced Varun Chakaravarth

Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the toss put Kolkata Knight Riders to bat first in their crucial Indian Premier League 2026 clash with playoff race heating up

RCB won the toss and decided to bowl first against KKR

Here are the playing XIs of both the sides:

RCB captain Rajat Patidar (L) and KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane in frame. (X)

IPL 2026: RCB elect to bowl vs KKR, Shepherd dropped; 'Varun' suspense ends

The toss for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2026 clash has been delayed due to wet outfield following rain in Raipur

Rain has impeded the RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 clash 

The toss for the RCB vs KKR clash has already been delayed

EXPLAINED: What if RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 clash gets washed out? How will it impact

Former India captain Kris Srikkanth urged RCB to replace struggling opener Jacob Bethell with Venkatesh Iyer ahead of the crucial IPL 2026 clash against KKR.

Kris Srikkanth suggested RCB should include Venkatesh Iyer in the playing XI instead of Jacob Bethell against KKR.

Jacob Bethell has scored only 69 runs in five IPL 2026 matches at a strike rate of 111.29 for RCB.

Jacob Bethell in this frame. (X)

Ahead of game vs KKR, former India skipper urges RCB to bench Jacob Bethell 

Mohammad Kaif feels KKR ace spinner Varun Chakaravarthy's absence will be a big boost for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 clash

Uncertainty looms large over Varun Chakaravarthy's availability for RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 clash

Meanwhile, Mohammad Kaif has said that if Varun misses the match, it will be a big boost for RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders' players celebrate with each other. (X)

'His absence will be a big plus for RCB': Mohammad Kaif on KKR star

KKR assistant coach Shane Watson revealed the team's plans to counter Virat Kohli ahead of their crucial IPL 2026 clash against RCB.

Assistant coach Shane Watson has opened up on KKR's plans to counter Virat Kohli.

He admitted that every team enters the field with specific plans against Kohli.

'Plans targeting Virat Kohli’s perceived weaknesses': Shane Watson opens up on KKR’s strategy for RCB star

Virat Kohli and Shane Watson

'Plans targeting Virat Kohli’s perceived weaknesses': Shane Watson opens up on..

Shane Watson praised Cameron Green for handling pressure well and gradually finding form for Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2026.


Shane Watson said working closely with Cameron Green has been an “exciting journey” for him.

Cameron Green has scored 232 runs and picked up four wickets after a slow start to IPL 2026.

Shane Watson in this frame. (X)

After poor start, this KKR star earns big praise from Shane Watson

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Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal’s brilliance powered RCB to a comfortable chase of 193 against KKR in Raipur, strengthening their IPL 2026 playoff push.


RCB chased down 193 vs KKR to register their eighth win of IPL 2026 and move to 16 points.

Angkrish Raghuvanshi’s 71 and Rinku Singh’s 49* went in vain as KKR suffered their sixth defeat of the season.

Virat Kohli in this frame. (BCCI/IPL)

IPL 2026: Virat Kohli's masterclass century powers RCB past KKR by six wickets

Chennai Super Kings' star all-rounder Jamie Overton has returned to England amidst IPL 2026 for further assessment and management of his thigh injury

CSK's star all-rounder Jamie Overton has suffered a right thigh injury amidst IPL 2026

CSK management confirmed that Overton has returned to UK for further assessment

CSK's Jamie Overton (L) and Ruturaj Gaikwad in frame. (Screenshot)

Big News: Massive blow to CSK, star player leaves IPL 2026 midway due to injury

Board of Control for Cricket in India has shortlisted Lakshmipathy Balaji and VRV Singh for the coaching roles in Centre of Excellence

Lakshmipathy Balaji and VRV Singh are being considered for coaching roles at CoE

This change in direction follows the exit of acclaimed Australian coach Troy Cooley late last year

Former CSK captain MS Dhoni (L) and bowling coach Lakshmipathy Balaji in frame. (X)

Former CSK coach, VRV Singh in line to take up CoE coaching roles

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Hockey India denied PR Sreejesh’s claims of being “sacked” as junior men’s coach, stating that his contract had ended naturally in December 2025.


Hockey India clarified that PR Sreejesh’s coaching tenure ended after his contract expired.

Under Sreejesh, India won the Men’s Junior Asia Cup and secured podium finishes in all five tournaments during his tenure.

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Watch: Kohli pulls off animated celebration after avoiding hat-trick of ducks

Kohli shatters Dhoni-Rohit's all-time IPL record during RCB vs KKR IPL 2026 tie

The new bolt in KKR machine, know Saurabh Dubey, who replaced Varun Chakaravarth