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Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is considered among the best pacers of all time.

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IPL 2023: 'More low days than high...' — Josh Hazlewood opens up on why he chose cricket over Javelin Throw

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik recorded his 14th duck of Indian Premier League (IPL) career on April 2.

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Dinesh Karthik joins Rohit Sharma, Mandeep Singh on this embarrassing list of IPL batters

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis's glistening 148-run opening partnership for the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) during their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opening match against Mumbai Indians (MI) helped them

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IPL 2023: 'This guy wasn't gonna edge any of them!' — Kohli and de Villiers engage in hilarious banter after emphatic win over MI

Barring the last over with four wides, Mohammed Siraj was perfect against the Mumbai Indians (MI) during the Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) eight-wicket victory at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday, April 2.

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IPL 2023: 'One day I'm India's hero, and the next an Auto driver!' — Mohammed Siraj calls out harsh online trollers; watch video

The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) undoubtedly have the most fans in the country but one thing that has regularly eluded them is the prestigious Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy.

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IPL 2023: 'RCB are third team to have qualified the most...' — Virat Kohli shuts downs critics by calling on team's impressive playoff record

Five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions Mumbai Indians (MI) sustained a horrendous start to their campaign on April 2 (Sunday) after Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) trounced the Men in Blue by eight wickets at the M.

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IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma makes a big statement after crushing defeat against RCB, says '...playing without Jasprit Bumrah'

Former Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli shared a match-winning opening partnership with Faf du Plessis and led them to an easy eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opener.

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‘Even in the nets he was not getting hit for sixes’: Virat Kohli lauds RCB’s brave leg-spinner

Faf du Plessis-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) started off with an easy eight-wicket win with 22 balls to spare at their homeground M.

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RCB vs MI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis' near-invincible partnership guides RCB to dominating 8-wicket win, outshines Tilak Varma's gutsy 84

In the battle of heavyweights the mighty Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) as Faf Du Plessis won the toss and elected to field first in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bangalore on Sunday (April 2).

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IPL 2023, RCB vs MI: Faf du Plessis hands debut to Kiwi all-rounder who smashed ton in practice game, Rohit includes unknown left-arm pacer in side

One of the most fierce rivalries in franchise cricket will re-ignite on April 2 (Sunday) when Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will lock horns against five-time Indian Premier League (IPL) champions.

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IPL 2023: A comparison of Virat Kohli's record against Mumbai Indians to Rohit Sharma's history versus Royal Challengers Bangalore

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) head coach Malolan Rangarajan confirmed that India all‑rounder Pooja Vastrakar will miss at least two weeks of Women’s Premier League (WPL) matches due to a hamstring injury.

RCB defeated MI by three wickets in WPL 2026 opener.

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Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Mumbai Indians captain Harmanpreet Kaur admitted her side fell short in the final over of their three-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the WPL 2026 opener, saying they failed to bowl even one good delivery under pressure.

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Nadine de Klerk said it would take time for RCB’s thrilling three-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians to sink in, after she played a key role in the WPL opener. She picked up 4/26 with the ball and then scored an unbeaten 63 off 44 balls to guide RCB to a last-ball victory against MI.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Nadine de Klerk (R) in action in this frame. (Getty)

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WPL 2026's opening ceremony was nothing short of a spectacle thanks to stunning performances from both Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez

Honey Singh and Jacqueline Fernandez performed at WPL 2026's opening ceremony

WPL 2026 opener is between MI and RCB

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Shubman Gill said that no format in international cricket is “easy,” ahead of the three-match ODI series against New Zealand. His remarks on the one-day format sparked speculation that the young batter was indirectly responding to former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar.

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India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill believes that he is where he is meant to be and that no one can take away what is written in his destiny after the young batter's omission from T20 World Cup 2026 squad.

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Bangalore vs Mumbai Scorecard

MI • 1st Innings
171-7 (20.0 Ovs)

RCB • 2nd Innings
172-2 (16.2 Ovs)

Batters

Virat Kohli
Not Out

Faf du Plessis (C)
c Tim David b Arshad Khan

Dinesh Karthik (W)
c Tilak Varma b Cameron Green

Glenn Maxwell
Not Out

Did Not Bat

Michael Bracewell

Shahbaz Ahmed

Harshal Patel

Akash Deep

Reece Topley

Mohammed Siraj

Karn Sharma

Bowlers

Jason Behrendorff

Arshad Khan

Jofra Archer

Piyush Chawla

Cameron Green

Hrithik Shokeen

Fall Of Wickets

Faf du Plessis

Dinesh Karthik

News Updates

Team $ - Top News

IPL 2023: 'More low days than high...' — Josh Hazlewood opens up on why he chose cricket over Javelin Throw

Dinesh Karthik joins Rohit Sharma, Mandeep Singh on this embarrassing list of IPL batters

IPL 2023: 'This guy wasn't gonna edge any of them!' — Kohli and de Villiers engage in hilarious banter after emphatic win over MI

IPL 2023: 'One day I'm India's hero, and the next an Auto driver!' — Mohammed Siraj calls out harsh online trollers; watch video

IPL 2023: 'RCB are third team to have qualified the most...' — Virat Kohli shuts downs critics by calling on team's impressive playoff record

IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma makes a big statement after crushing defeat against RCB, says '...playing without Jasprit Bumrah'

‘Even in the nets he was not getting hit for sixes’: Virat Kohli lauds RCB’s brave leg-spinner

RCB vs MI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis' near-invincible partnership guides RCB to dominating 8-wicket win, outshines Tilak Varma's gutsy 84

IPL 2023, RCB vs MI: Faf du Plessis hands debut to Kiwi all-rounder who smashed ton in practice game, Rohit includes unknown left-arm pacer in side

IPL 2023: A comparison of Virat Kohli's record against Mumbai Indians to Rohit Sharma's history versus Royal Challengers Bangalore

Bangalore vs Mumbai Scorecard

MI • 1st Innings171-7 (20.0 Ovs)

RCB • 2nd Innings172-2 (16.2 Ovs)

Batters

Virat KohliNot Out

Faf du Plessis (C)c Tim David b Arshad Khan

Dinesh Karthik (W)c Tilak Varma b Cameron Green

Glenn MaxwellNot Out

Did Not Bat

Michael Bracewell

Shahbaz Ahmed

Harshal Patel

Akash Deep

Reece Topley

Mohammed Siraj

Karn Sharma

Bowlers

Jason Behrendorff

Arshad Khan

Jofra Archer

Piyush Chawla

Cameron Green

Hrithik Shokeen

Fall Of Wickets

Faf du Plessis

Dinesh Karthik

News Updates

Team $ - Top News

IPL 2023: 'More low days than high...' — Josh Hazlewood opens up on why he chose cricket over Javelin Throw

Dinesh Karthik joins Rohit Sharma, Mandeep Singh on this embarrassing list of IPL batters

IPL 2023: 'This guy wasn't gonna edge any of them!' — Kohli and de Villiers engage in hilarious banter after emphatic win over MI

IPL 2023: 'One day I'm India's hero, and the next an Auto driver!' — Mohammed Siraj calls out harsh online trollers; watch video

IPL 2023: 'RCB are third team to have qualified the most...' — Virat Kohli shuts downs critics by calling on team's impressive playoff record

IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma makes a big statement after crushing defeat against RCB, says '...playing without Jasprit Bumrah'

‘Even in the nets he was not getting hit for sixes’: Virat Kohli lauds RCB’s brave leg-spinner

RCB vs MI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis' near-invincible partnership guides RCB to dominating 8-wicket win, outshines Tilak Varma's gutsy 84

IPL 2023, RCB vs MI: Faf du Plessis hands debut to Kiwi all-rounder who smashed ton in practice game, Rohit includes unknown left-arm pacer in side

IPL 2023: A comparison of Virat Kohli's record against Mumbai Indians to Rohit Sharma's history versus Royal Challengers Bangalore

MI • 1st Innings
171-7 (20.0 Ovs)

RCB • 2nd Innings
172-2 (16.2 Ovs)

Virat Kohli
Not Out

Faf du Plessis (C)
c Tim David b Arshad Khan

Dinesh Karthik (W)
c Tilak Varma b Cameron Green

Glenn Maxwell
Not Out