Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have been dealt another injury blow in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season 16 after star man Rajat Patidar’s heel injury.

IPL 2023: RCB's injury woes continue as Rajat Patidar gets ruled out of season with heel issue

RCB’s star batter and former captain Virat Kohli produced a stunning inning to help his team draw first blood against Mumbai Indians on Sunday night in IPL 2023.

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli unlocks another MASSIVE achievement with unbeaten 82 against Mumbai Indians

It hasn't been a good start for the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. After losing regular captain Shreyas Iyer due to a back injury, they lost their first game in a rain-hit encounter versus Punjab Kings (PBKS).

IPL 2023: More miseries for KKR! Bangladesh star Shakib Al Hasan out of season

On Sunday (April 02), the second doubleheader of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition took place with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) taking on the Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Hyderabad, followed by the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) hosting Mumbai Indians (MI) in Bengaluru in the evening clash.

IPL 2023: UNBELIEVABLE! Jason Holder pulls off a stunner in SRH vs RR clash - Watch video

On Sunday (April 02), Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) opened their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition. The five-time winners faced the Virat Kohli-starrer Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the M Chinnaswammy Stadium, Bengaluru and suffered an eight-wicket defeat.

IPL 2023: Rohit Sharma joins MS Dhoni and Daren Sammy in elite club during MI-RCB face-off

Cricketer-turned-commentator Aakash Chopra thinks England’s Ben Stokes will probably find it tougher playing in Chennai conditions. Making his CSK debut against Gujarat, Stokes fared little with the bat, scoring just seven runs while he didn’t bowl as he isn’t 100% fit, coach Stephen Fleming confirmed after the match.

IPL 2023: Unsure how THIS star CSK player will play in Chepauk, says Aakash Chopra

India and Rajasthan Royals spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, on Sunday, created history as he became the first Indian bowler to reach 300 wickets in T20s. Chahal's four-wicket haul for 17 runs in four overs against Sunrisers Hyderabad also helped his team register a 72-run win.

IPL 2023: RR's Yuzvendra Chahal creates history, becomes first Indian to reach THIS milestone

Chennai Super Kings are ready to host the high-flying Lucknow Super Giants in Match 6th of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 in Chepauk on Monday. Following a thumping win over Delhi Capitals on the weekend, LSG are expected to have worked on the plans to succeed in unfamiliar territory.

IPL 2023, Match 6, Chennai Super Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants: Match preview and result prediction

England's Jos Buttler hit a scintillating half-century to help the Rajasthan Royals hammer Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs in their opening match of the Indian Premier League on Sunday.

IPL 2023: Openers, Chahal four-for help Rajasthan Royals rout Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs

Rajasthan Royals' bowler Trent Boult rocked Sunrisers Hyderabad's chase with a fiery first over, taking two wickets without conceding a run. Boult first-up cleaned up Abhishek Sharma with a swinging yorker before getting Rahul Tripathi caught off at slip in the fifth ball of the over.

IPL 2023: RR's Trent Boult STUNS SRH with double-wicket maiden first over - WATCH

KL Rahul’s Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) have started the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 16 on a high as they beat North Indian rivals Delhi Capitals by 50 runs in a one-sided contest in Lucknow on Saturday, April 1.

IPL 2023: Mark Wood's fifer headlines LSG's day in one-sided contest, beat Delhi Capitals by 50 runs

Delhi Capitals paid a special tribute to injured skipper Rishabh Pant after the star player’s injury forced him to sit out of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season 16.

IPL 2023: Delhi Capitals pay tribute to injured skipper Rishabh Pant, unveil special jersey in team dugout

Ahead of his side's Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 opener against Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) head coach Sanjay Bangar said that Sri Lankan all-rounder will be available for the side only after April 9 due to his international cricket commitments.

IPL 2023: RCB dealt another major blow before MI opener, THIS Purple Cap contender to miss first week's action

In the first of the two matches on Saturday, Punjab Kings will open their IPL 2023 campaign against the former two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders in Mohali. The weather, however, is likely to play a spoilsport as thunderstorms are expected to halt the proceedings for the afternoon game.

IPL 2023, Match 2, Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Rain likely to play a spoilsport? Get latest update

Day two of IPL 2023 is a double-header, with Punjab Kings hosting Kolkata Knight Riders in the first game at IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali. Two teams that finished sixth and seventh on the points table last season have a new captain-coach combination this time.

IPL 2023, Match 2, Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Match preview and result prediction

Punjab Kings have kickstarted their Indian Premier League (IPL) season 16 campaign on a winning note as they got the better of two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Saturday, April 1.

IPL 2023: Rain plays spoilsport as Punjab Kings ride luck against KKR to register 7-run win on DLS

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are unlikely to risk star acquisition Ben Stokes for the rest of the Indian Premier League (IPL) season until he is 100 percent ready for bowling.

IPL 2023: CSK optimistic on Ben Stokes' availability as bowler; likely to wait until '100% ready'

Defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) got off to a superb start to the Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign as they beat four-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a last-over thriller.

IPL 2023: Hardik Pandya lavishes praise on heroic Ruturaj Gaikwad, says 'Indian team will also back him'

Two sporting giants – former India cricket captain Virat Kohli and India’s current football skipper Sunil Chhetri met during Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) training session ahead of their IPL 2023 opener against Mumbai Indians on Sunday.

IPL 2023: Sunil Chhetri meets Virat Kohli, RCB squad ahead of MI clash, shows athleticism - WATCH

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming has provided latest update on Ben Stokes, who made his debut for his newest franchise in the IPL 2023 opener against Gujarat Titans.

IPL 2023: Ben Stokes is not 100% yet, we are working closely with him, reveals CSK coach Stephen Fleming

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) coach Andy Flower admits he had written off injured Mohsin Khan as a selection option for this season but adds if the left-arm seamer gets fit at any stage later in the tournament, he would be happy to include him in the scheme of things.

Lucknow Super Giants coach Andy Flower opens up about Mohsin Khan's future in IPL 2023

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to commence on Friday evening (March 31) in Ahmedabad. The opening game will see the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) take on the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2023: Not Zaheer or Kumble! THIS 2007 T20 WC medallist was India's first Purple Cap winner

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition will start on Friday (March 31) when the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) will take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium in Ahmedabad.

IPL 2023: Not Kohli, Rohit or Tendulkar! THIS batter was India's first centurion in cash-rich league

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 edition is set to kick off on Friday evening (March 31) with the defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT) taking on the four-time winners MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium.

IPL 2023: From Mumbai Indians' 1,408 to Gujarat Titans' 79 - Most sixes hit by existing teams in mega event

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