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Was Virat Kohli's slow strike rate solely to blame for RCB's loss?

Yuzvendra Chahal shared a heartfelt post for the former Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Virat Kohli after the IPL 2024 match between RR vs RCB.

Yuzvendra Chahal with Virat Kohli during RR vs RCB match (credit: Twitter)

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Yuzvendra Chahal's emotional post for Virat Kohli  amidst strike-rate criticism will melt your heart

Virat Kohli was left frustrated as he covered his face during the match between RCB and RR in IPL 2024. His unbeaten knock of 113 went in vain as RCB lost to RR by six wickets.

Virat Kohli left frustrated in the RCB dugout during the match against RR in IPL 2024. (Screengrab: X)

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Watch: Frustrated Virat Kohli seen hiding his face in dugout after RCB suffer 6-wicket loss to RR despite his unbeaten 113

Michael Clarke defended Virat Kohli against strike-rate criticism following his centurion knock against RR to only see RCB losing the match by six wickets.

RCB's batting maestro Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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'Batters around him are not...': Michael Clarke stands up for Virat Kohli amid strike rate criticism following RCB's defeat against RR

IPL 2024: Yuzvendra Chahal got to wear Purple Cap following his impressive spell during the Rajasthan Royals versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru's clash in Jaipur.

Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal (L) celebrates after taking the wicket of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Saurav Chauhan (not pictured) during their IPL 2024 clash. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Purple Cap standings: Yuzvendra Chahal tops chart with impressive show vs RCB, another RR bowler breezes into top 5

Virat Kohli is beautifully poised at the top of the most run getters' list of the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024. In a total of 5 matches, Kohli has scored 316 runs riding on a centurion knock.

RCB's Virat Kohli (left) and RR's Sanju Samson (c) and Riyan Parag in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Orange Cap: Virat Kohli enjoys time at top of the tree, Sanju Samson breaks into top 3 flanking Riyan Parag; check full list

Rajasthan Royals are back at the top of the IPL 2024's points table after registering a six-wicket victory of Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 6.

RR's Jos Buttler (left) and RCB's Virat Kohli in this frame. (Getty)

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IPL 2024 Points Table: RR become table toppers again after rocking RCB; check where your favourite team stands after 19 matches

Virat Kohli surpassed Suresh Raina to become the player with most catches in IPL history. Kohli achieved this feat during RR versus RCB's IPL 2024 clash.

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

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Virat Kohli scripts history, shatters Suresh Raina's legendary World Record during RR vs RCB's IPL 2024 clash

Rajasthan Royals' winning spree in the ongoing IPL 2024 continued following stunning six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, thanks to Jos Buttler's blistering century.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Mohammed Siraj (R) celebrates after taking the wicket of Rajasthan Royals' captain Sanju Samson (C) during their IPL 2024 match on April 7. (Getty) 

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'Bowling is 9 but batting is...': Sanju Samson rates RR's batting on the scale of 10 after recording phenomenal win against RCB

Rajasthan Royals took a cheeky dig at Virat Kohli's slowest IPL century after Jos Buttler's hundred helped Sanju Samson's men record six-wicket win over RCB.

Rajasthan Royals' Yuzvendra Chahal (R) gestures as Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli (C) looks on during their IPL 2024 match on April 6. (Getty)

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'When 200-plus was possible...': Rajasthan Royals troll Virat Kohli after his slowest IPL hundred fails to secure win for RCB

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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

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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

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India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: Virat Kohli missed out on his 85th international century as India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the opener clash of the three-match ODI series in Vadodara.

Virat Kohli scored 93 runs in 1st ODI against New Zealand. 

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in 1st ODI. 

India's Washington Sundar (C) speaks with New Zealand's captain Michael Bracewell (L) as his teammate KL Rahul looks on at the end of the first one-day international (ODI) cricket match between India and New Zealand

Virat Kohli shines, KL Rahul holds nerve as India clinch 1st ODI vs New Zealand

India vs New Zealand 1st ODI: India all-rounder Washington Sundar has got an injury during the first ODI against New Zealand at BCA Stadium, Kotambi, Vadodara. He bowled five overs in the series opener.

Washington Sundar unlikely to bat in 1st ODI vs New Zealand. 

Nitish Reddy came as substitute fielder for Sundar.

Washington Sundar along with Shubman Gill, KL Rahul and Harshit Rana

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Veteran India opener Rohit Sharma has surpassed West Indies' destructive batter Chris Gayle to become the highest six-hitter as an opener. Rohit has now hit 329 sixes, surpassing West Indies legend Chris Gayle, who has 328.

Rohit Sharma surpassed Chris Gayle in 1st ODI vs New Zealand.

Rohit Sharma becomes the first opener with 329 sixes. 

Rohit Sharma smashing a six during 1st ODI against New Zealand

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Was Virat Kohli's slow strike rate solely to blame for RCB's loss?

Yuzvendra Chahal's emotional post for Virat Kohli amidst strike-rate criticism will melt your heart

Watch: Frustrated Virat Kohli seen hiding his face in dugout after RCB suffer 6-wicket loss to RR despite his unbeaten 113