Bangalore

Faf du Plessis (C)

Virat Kohli

Michael Bracewell

Glenn Maxwell

Shahbaz Ahmed

Dinesh Karthik (W)

Harshal Patel

Akash Deep

Reece Topley

Mohammed Siraj

Karn Sharma

Mumbai

Rohit Sharma (C)

Ishan Kishan (W)

Suryakumar Yadav

Tilak Varma

Tim David

Cameron Green

Nehal Wadhera

Jofra Archer

Hrithik Shokeen

Arshad Khan

Piyush Chawla

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

Yash Dayal

Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar

Ashwani Kumar

Atharva Vinod Ankolekar

Corbin Bosch

Danish Vishnu Malewar

Deepak Lokandersingh Chahar

Hardik Himanshu Pandya

Jasprit Jasbirsingh Bumrah

Mayank Markande

Mayank Ram Rawat

Mitchell Josef Santner

Mohammad Salahuddin Izhar

Naman Dhir

Quinton de Kock

Raghu Shivam Om Gauri Dutt Sharma

Raj Angad Bawa

Robin Minz

Rohit Gurunath Sharma

Ryan David Rickelton

Shardul Narendra Thakur

Sherfane Eviston Rutherford

Suryakumar Ashok Yadav

Namboori Thakur Tilak Varma

Trent Alexander Boult

William George Jacks

Cricket

Indian Premier League 2023

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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WPL 2026

WPL 2026: Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Giants by seven wickets to seal their berth for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 final.

Delhi Capitals defeated Gujarat Giants by seven wickets.

DC will face RCB in WPL 2026 final. 

Delhi Capitals' Lizelle Lee (L) and Shafali Verma (2L) look on as Gujarat Giants' players appeal for a DRS (decision review system) against Lee during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket eliminator match

Delhi Capitals cruise into WPL final after seven-wicket win over Gujarat Giants

Delhi Capitals (DC) stapled their spot in the Women's Premier League 2026 after defeating UP Warriorz (UP W) by five wickets. DC's win also knocked out defending champions Mumbai Indians

Delhi Capitals defeated UP Warriorz by five wickets to make it to WPL 2026 playoffs

With this Mumbai Indians have been eliminated from the WPL 2026

Delhi Capitals players celebrate with each other in this frame. (X)

WPL 2026: DC storm into playoffs after beating UPW by 5 wickets, MI eliminated

Gujarat Giants stormed into the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 playoffs after beating Mumbai Indians by 11 runs. MI failed to chase down the 168-run target

Gujarat Giants got the better of Mumbai Indians by 11 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

With this Gujarat Giants have made it to the WPL 2026 playoffs

Gujarat Giants' captain Ashleigh Gardner in frame. (X/Twitter)

WPL 2026: GG book playoff spot with thrilling 11-run win over MI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have sealed the Women's Premier League 2026 final spot after hammering UP Warriorz by eight wickets on January 29

RCB stormed into the WPL 2026 final after bulldozing UP Warriorz by 8 wickets

RCB chased down the 144-run target with 41 balls to spare

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's captain Smriti Mandhana in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: RCB seal WPL 2026 final spot after crushing UPW by 8 wickets

UP Warriorz batter Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of the remainder of WPL due to injury and wicketkeeper-batter Amy Jones has been named as her replacement

Phoebe Litchfield has been ruled out of WPL 2026 due to injury

UP Warriorz have named Amy Jones as the replacement

UP Warriorz's Phoebe Litchfield plays a shot during the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Gujarat Giants and UP Warriorz at the DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai (via Getty)

Blow to UPW's playoff hopes as star batter ruled out of WPL, replacement named

Basketball

LeBron James’ future with the LA Lakers looks increasingly uncertain after an NBA insider claimed both sides are prepared to move on, fueling talk of a potential final season in Los Angeles.


Insider Marc Stein Fischer claims the Lakers and LeBron James are ready to part ways this summer.

With Luka Dončić emerging as the franchise centerpiece, James’ reduced role has intensified exit and retirement speculation.

LeBron James and Los Anegeles Lakers headed toward a split, NBA insider suggests

LeBron James to leave LA Lakers? NBA insider drops BOMBSHELL 

Michael Porter Jr. is set to return for the Brooklyn Nets against the LA Lakers, with three players featuring on the injury report ahead of Tuesday’s marquee matchup.


Michael Porter Jr. is available after missing two games and enters the clash with a point to prove following his All-Star snub.

Noah Clowney and Haywood Highsmith have been ruled out, while Ziaire Williams is listed as probable.

Brooklyn Nets injury report: Latest update on Michael Porter Jr.'s status 

The LA Lakers have placed Austin Reaves, Bronny James, and Adou Thiero on their injury report ahead of Tuesday night’s clash against the Brooklyn Nets.



Austin Reaves is listed as questionable as he pushes for a return after missing 19 games with a calf strain.

Rookie Adou Thiero has been ruled out with an MCL sprain, while Bronny James remains questionable due to leg soreness.

Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles the ball during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center on December 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Lakers 132-108.

LA Lakers injury report: Get the latest update on Austin Reaves and Adou Thiero 

Football

Mario Kempes has urged Real Madrid youngster Franco Mastantuno to be braver and take inspiration from Barcelona star Lamine Yamal by fearlessly running at defenders to secure his place at the club.


Kempes believes Mastantuno must rediscover the fearless style that earned him a move from River Plate.

Angel Di Maria has backed the teenager, calling him a more talented dribbler with a bright future at Madrid.

Franco Mastantuno and Lamine Yamal in the frame.

Kempes believes Mastantuno should learn THIS thing from Lamine Yamal 

Lionel Messi is reportedly in talks with Galatasaray over a unique short-term move that would see him feature only in home games despite being under contract with Inter Miami until 2028.


Galatasaray want Messi to play their remaining home fixtures ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Inter Miami remain confident of Messi’s commitment, with David Beckham praising his professionalism and winning mentality.

Lionel Messi of Inter Miami waves during warm-ups prior to a friendly match between Atl?tico Nacional and Inter Miami at Estadio Atanasio Girardot on January 31, 2026 in Medellin, Colombia.

Lionel Messi to leave Inter Miami? Argentine legend in talks to join...

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Bangalore vs Mumbai Stats

RCB vs MI Match 5 Stats - Bengaluru (02 April 2023)

Match Stats

WORM

MANHATTAN

Series Stats

Most Runs

Best Strike Rate

Most 4s

Most 6s

Most Wickets

Shubman Gill

GT

890 Runs 17 Matches•17 Inns

Faf du Plessis

RCB

730 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Devon Conway

CSK

672 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Virat Kohli

RCB

639 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Yashasvi Jaiswal

RR

625 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Suryakumar Yadav

MI

605 Runs 16 Matches•16 Inns

Ruturaj Gaikwad

CSK

590 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

David Warner

DC

516 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Rinku Singh

KKR

474 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Ishan Kishan

MI

454 Runs 16 Matches•15 Inns

Cameron Green

MI

452 Runs 16 Matches•16 Inns

Heinrich Klaasen

SRH

448 Runs 12 Matches•11 Inns

Shivam Dube

CSK

418 Runs 16 Matches•14 Inns

Nitish Rana

KKR

413 Runs 14 Matches•14 Inns

Marcus Stoinis

LSG

408 Runs 15 Matches•15 Inns

News Updates

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

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17 Matches•17 Inns

730 Runs

14 Matches•14 Inns

672 Runs

16 Matches•15 Inns

639 Runs

14 Matches•14 Inns

625 Runs

14 Matches•14 Inns

605 Runs

16 Matches•16 Inns

590 Runs

16 Matches•15 Inns

516 Runs

14 Matches•14 Inns

474 Runs

14 Matches•14 Inns

454 Runs

16 Matches•15 Inns

452 Runs

16 Matches•16 Inns

448 Runs

12 Matches•11 Inns

418 Runs

16 Matches•14 Inns

413 Runs

14 Matches•14 Inns

408 Runs

15 Matches•15 Inns