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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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Mumbai Indians (MI) notched up a commanding 50-run win over Delhi Capitals in their second Women's Premier League (WPL) 2026 clash on January 10

Mumbai Indians thrashed Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

DC failed to chase down the 196-run target and were bundled out for mere 145

Mumbai Indians' Nat Sciver-Brunt (R) and captain Harmanpreet Kaur celebrate with each other in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Harmanpreet-Sciver Brunt combine to hand MI 50-run win over DC

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine combined to hand Gujarat Giants (GG) a 10-run win over UP Warriorz (UPW) in their Women's Premier League 2026 clash 

Gujarat Giants beat UP Warriorz by 10 runs in their WPL 2026 clash

Ashleigh Gardner and Sophie Devine remained the architects of Giants' victory

Gujarat Giants' Ashleigh Gardner (R) and Sophie Devine in this frame. (Getty)

WPL 2026: Gardner-Devine's all-round show helps GG edge UPW by 10 runs 

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.

Pooja Vastrakar set to miss two weeks of WPL 2026.

Pooja Vastrakar of India prepares to bowl during game two of the ODI series between India and South Africa at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on June 19, 2024 in Bengaluru, India.

RCB shares worrisome update on Pooja Vastrakar’s WPL 2026 comeback

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.

RCB defeated Mumbai Indians by three wickets. 

Nadine de Klerk picked up four wickets against MI in WPL 2026 opener.

Mumbai Indians' Amelia Kerr (L) speaks with her captain Harmanpreet Kaur during the Women's Premier League (WPL) 

Harmanpreet Kaur indirectly blames Nat Sciver-Brunt after MI’s defeat vs RCB

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.

Nadine de Klerk celebrates after her team's win in the Women's Premier League (WPL) Twenty20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru 

De Klerk reveals her mindset after guiding RCB to their nail-biter win vs MI

Dewald Brevis has not score a fifty in the last 10 T20 innings. The Pretoria Capitals has copped criticism from former Proteas opener Herschelle Gibbs.

Dewald Brevis has not done well in the ongoing SA20 edition so far.

Brevis was not at his best in the T20I series on Indian soil as well. 

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Amid lean patch, Brevis hits back at Gibbs over criticism, says 'they are no...'

Mitchell Santner was not exceptional with bat or bowl but he led Northern Knights to a comprehensive six-wicket win over Wellington.

Mitchell Santner walked out to bat at no.3 and scored 12 runs from 11 balls.

Santner broke Wellington batters' 2nd wicket partnership which triggered a collapse.

Mitchell Santner

Skipped ODIs vs IND, NZ captain Santner plays in this T20 league, bats at no.3

New Zealand tour of India 2026

Arshdeep Singh will warm the bench for the first ODI of the series against New Zealand as Shubman Gill went with Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana and Prasidh Krishna.

For New Zealand, Kristian Clarke is making his ODI debut.

Mohammed Siraj has made his ODI comeback. 

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Ashes 2025-26

The England team that lost in Australia is set to face consequences for their lack of preparation and partying during the Ashes 2025-26.

England players are set to face consequences for their off-the-field behaviour in Australia.

Harry Brook has already been fined and warned for his altercation with a bouncer in New Zealand.

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Bangalore vs Mumbai Stats

Match Stats

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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

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