<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said that his team "came back and dominated" as <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-all-round-royal-challengers-bangalore-thrash-rajasthan-royals-by-7-wickets-416952">RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals</a> by seven wickets in Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hailing his team after the victory, Kohli said during the post-match presentation ceremony, "We have come back strongly in two games back-to-back with the ball which is a great sign. In T20 cricket if you can hold nerve with the ball, it means you are heading in the right direction."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Currently, RCB stay third in the eight-team table, led by Chennai Super Kings, and eye a strong league finish in their bid for a maiden title. "175 would have been competitive, it still was a very good wicket to bat on. With the kind of bowling attack that we have, we need a couple of breakthroughs and things will open up," Kohli further said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We knew if we held to our patience, we'll get mistakes from the batsmen and that's what happened but they were forced mistakes," added Kohli.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the match, Glenn Maxwell hit his second successive half-century to inspire the team towards victory. He made an unbeaten 50 off 30 deliveries as Bangalore chased down their victory target of 150 in 17.1 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (22) gave the team a required start for the opening wicket. Srikar Bharat (44) and Maxwell put on a third-wicket stand of 69.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For RCB, paceman Harshal Patel taking three wickets and spinners Shahbaz Ahmed and Yuzvendra Chahal claiming two each to restrict Rajasthan to 149-9.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Earlier, the Royals collapsed from a comfortable 100-1 in 11 overs to 117-5. We don't have anything to lose. That kind of mindset brings a lot of freedom, have seen some funny things happen," said Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson.</p>

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Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said that his team "came back and dominated" as RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli said that his team "came back and dominated" as RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets in Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Hailing his team after the victory, Kohli said during the post-match presentation ceremony, "We have come back strongly in two games back-to-back with the ball which is a great sign. In T20 cricket if you can hold nerve with the ball, it means you are heading in the right direction." Currently, RCB stay third in the eight-team table, led by Chennai Super Kings, and eye a strong league finish in their bid for a maiden title. "175 would have been competitive, it still was a very good wicket to bat on. With the kind of bowling attack that we have, we need a couple of breakthroughs and things will open up," Kohli further said. "We knew if we held to our patience, we'll get mistakes from the batsmen and that's what happened but they were forced mistakes," added Kohli. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag schools PBKS skipper KL Rahul on his batting after MI clash READ: An all-round bowling performance & Glenn Maxwell-KS Bharat's solid show with the bat power @RCBTweets to a 7⃣-wicket win over #RR. 👏 👏 #VIVOIPL #RRvRCB Here's the Match Report 👇https://t.co/kGibHILNxA — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 29, 2021 × During the match, Glenn Maxwell hit his second successive half-century to inspire the team towards victory. He made an unbeaten 50 off 30 deliveries as Bangalore chased down their victory target of 150 in 17.1 overs. Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (22) gave the team a required start for the opening wicket. Srikar Bharat (44) and Maxwell put on a third-wicket stand of 69. For RCB, paceman Harshal Patel taking three wickets and spinners Shahbaz Ahmed and Yuzvendra Chahal claiming two each to restrict Rajasthan to 149-9. ALSO READ | Trouble for Virat Kohli? Senior cricketers complained about Indian skipper's attitude to BCCI's Jay Shah: Report A look at the Points Table after Match 43 of #VIVOIPL. pic.twitter.com/07aYw3Lcvq — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 29, 2021 × Earlier, the Royals collapsed from a comfortable 100-1 in 11 overs to 117-5. We don't have anything to lose. That kind of mindset brings a lot of freedom, have seen some funny things happen," said Rajasthan skipper Sanju Samson. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Tech billionaire Elon Musk's one of the latest tweets has left the Indian cricket fans confused as he wrote "Maxwell was incredible" just moments after Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29).&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, Maxwell hit his second successive half-century to fire RCB to a convincing win. The Australian batting all-rounder made an unbeaten 50 off 30 deliveries as Bangalore chased down their victory target of 150 in 17.1 overs.</p>

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<p>However, Musk's tweet — "Maxwell was incredible" — was not meant for the Australian batter as it was a response to an article on scientist James Clerk Maxwell.&nbsp;</p>

<p>But many Indian cricket&nbsp;fans assumed that Elon Musk has appreciated the cricketer, and rightly so as the IPL fever is high with the second leg of the 14th edition of cash-rich league&nbsp;underway in UAE.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the Twitter users commented, "Yes sir. We all just saw the RCB match too." "So the richest person also looks interested In cricket!" another chimed in. One user even went on to say, "AB is better."</p>

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<p><strong>Who was&nbsp;James Clerk Maxwell?</strong></p>

<p>So, it is clear that Tesla owner Elon Musk didn't compliment the cricketer, his tweet was actually for James Clerk Maxwell, who was a Scottish mathematician and scientist responsible for the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation describing electricity, magnetism and light as different manifestations of the same phenomenon for the first time.</p>

<p>According to Space.com, the scientist's insights took the form of 20 interconnected equations, which, a few years later, were reduced to four equations of electromagnetism that are still taught to scientists and engineers today.</p>

<p>His revolution followed Isaac Newton's first unification of physics, in which Earth's gravity was joined with the gravity of the heavens under a single law, and Maxwell's equations became known as the second great unification in physics.</p>

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Tech billionaire Elon Musk's one of the latest tweets has left the Indian cricket fans confused as he wrote "Maxwell was incredible" just moments after Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29).

Tech billionaire Elon Musk's one of the latest tweets has left the Indian cricket fans confused as he wrote "Maxwell was incredible" just moments after Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League 2021 on Wednesday (September 29). During the match, Maxwell hit his second successive half-century to fire RCB to a convincing win. The Australian batting all-rounder made an unbeaten 50 off 30 deliveries as Bangalore chased down their victory target of 150 in 17.1 overs. ALSO READ | UK's fuel crisis hits Cristiano Ronaldo! Manchester United star's Bentley goes petrol-hunting - see pics However, Musk's tweet — "Maxwell was incredible" — was not meant for the Australian batter as it was a response to an article on scientist James Clerk Maxwell. But many Indian cricket fans assumed that Elon Musk has appreciated the cricketer, and rightly so as the IPL fever is high with the second leg of the 14th edition of cash-rich league underway in UAE. One of the Twitter users commented, "Yes sir. We all just saw the RCB match too." "So the richest person also looks interested In cricket!" another chimed in. One user even went on to say, "AB is better." ALSO READ | Ashwin reacts sharply after rumours of him complaining against Virat Kohli to the BCCI go viral Who was James Clerk Maxwell? So, it is clear that Tesla owner Elon Musk didn't compliment the cricketer, his tweet was actually for James Clerk Maxwell, who was a Scottish mathematician and scientist responsible for the classical theory of electromagnetic radiation describing electricity, magnetism and light as different manifestations of the same phenomenon for the first time. According to Space.com, the scientist's insights took the form of 20 interconnected equations, which, a few years later, were reduced to four equations of electromagnetism that are still taught to scientists and engineers today. His revolution followed Isaac Newton's first unification of physics, in which Earth's gravity was joined with the gravity of the heavens under a single law, and Maxwell's equations became known as the second great unification in physics. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>After registering a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell praised Srikar Bharat, calling him 'genuine top-class'&nbsp;batter.</p>

<p>Chasing 150, Glenn Maxwell and Srikar Bharat scored 50 and 44 respectively as RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets with 17 balls to spare. With this win, RCB consolidated its position at the third spot with 14 points from 11 games.</p>

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<p>"I thought we played really well. They got off to an absolute flier and to bring them back in the last 10 overs was outstanding, then we controlled the tempo of the innings and finished it off. I have felt good since coming here, got myself into a nice routine at training and outside of training as well, just feel like it is really clicking for me. I don't suppose it (the atmosphere) is different to any other franchise, just what we have created as a group," Maxwell told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended.</p>

<p>Earlier, Harshal Patel's three-wicket haul helped RCB restrict Rajasthan Royals to 149/9 in the allotted twenty overs. For Sanju Samson's side, Evin Lewis top-scored with a knock of 58 runs from 37 balls.</p>

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<p>Yuzvendra Chahal was adjudged as Man of the Match for his two-wicket haul. "It is nice to have a bunch of guys doing different things and not relying on one guy. Everyone is chipping in and it has been a really enjoyable group so far. I wouldn't call it an experiment, he's (Bharat) a genuine top-class batter and the way he has gone about his innings is outstanding," he added.</p>

<p>RCB will next square off against Punjab Kings on Sunday in the ongoing IPL.</p>


After registering a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell praised Srikar Bharat, calling him 'genuine top-class' batter.

After registering a seven-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL), Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) all-rounder Glenn Maxwell praised Srikar Bharat, calling him 'genuine top-class' batter. Chasing 150, Glenn Maxwell and Srikar Bharat scored 50 and 44 respectively as RCB defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets with 17 balls to spare. With this win, RCB consolidated its position at the third spot with 14 points from 11 games. ALSO READ | R Ashwin reacts sharply after rumours of him complaining against Virat Kohli, to the BCCI, goes viral "I thought we played really well. They got off to an absolute flier and to bring them back in the last 10 overs was outstanding, then we controlled the tempo of the innings and finished it off. I have felt good since coming here, got myself into a nice routine at training and outside of training as well, just feel like it is really clicking for me. I don't suppose it (the atmosphere) is different to any other franchise, just what we have created as a group," Maxwell told host broadcaster Star Sports after the game ended. Earlier, Harshal Patel's three-wicket haul helped RCB restrict Rajasthan Royals to 149/9 in the allotted twenty overs. For Sanju Samson's side, Evin Lewis top-scored with a knock of 58 runs from 37 balls. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, SRH vs CSK, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings? Yuzvendra Chahal was adjudged as Man of the Match for his two-wicket haul. "It is nice to have a bunch of guys doing different things and not relying on one guy. Everyone is chipping in and it has been a really enjoyable group so far. I wouldn't call it an experiment, he's (Bharat) a genuine top-class batter and the way he has gone about his innings is outstanding," he added. RCB will next square off against Punjab Kings on Sunday in the ongoing IPL.

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<p>Kumar Sangakkara doesn't believe in blame game as both success and failure are collective in nature, Rajasthan Royals Team Director said after another disappointing performance from his team which seriously dented their IPL play-off hopes.</p>

<p>Royals after the Delhi Capitals game put up another shoddy batting performance that saw Royal Challengers Bangalore cantered to victory. Royals are now seventh in the eight-team table.</p>

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<p>"We don't play the blame game in our franchise. We win together, we lose together. We haven't done well enough, haven't been smart enough with our batting and we all know that. The players know it. So, we'll try to keep things simple, focus on training and how we plan to execute what we've spoken about," Sangakarra said at the post-match media conference.</p>

<p>"We always keep things simple. There's a lot of pressure on players that they put on themselves. In the game itself, there's a lot of pressure," Sangakkara added.</p>

<p>For Sangakkara, his job is to guide the team rather than putting more burden on them.</p>

<p>"My job is not to add to that but guide them (on) how to deal with it and come up with their best performances," he said.</p>

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<p>To manage highs and lows require different perspective feels Sangakkara.</p>

<p>"There's many ways that you manage the highs of wins and disappointments of a loss and be able to keep yourself calm and focus on what needs to be done.</p>

<p>"At times like this, it's very easy to be dejected and break up into little groups where murmurings can start but our group has held together really well," added the Sri Lankan batting great.</p>

<p>The former Sri Lankan wicket-keeper also praised skipper Sanju Samson, saying he will be selected in the national team for a longer run.</p>

<p>"Yeah, we do have one-on-one chats on a lot of things. And when we do talk cricket, India aspirations come at a time when the IPL is over. And our chats are very-much IPL-focused. Not just his (Samson's) batting but about captaincy, about the team and how we are playing," Sangakkara added.</p>

<p>Samson, who has scored 452 runs this season, is the leading run-getter for his franchise.</p>

<p>"He (Samson) is a very good player, a very special player. He has done exceptionally well for us this season. And I am sure that he has aspirations to play for India and, at some point, I think he will be selected for a longer run. He is good and ready at any-time that he is picked,? Sangakkara signed off.&nbsp;</p>


Kumar Sangakkara doesn't believe in blame game as both success and failure are collective in nature, Rajasthan Royals Team Director said after another disappointing performance from his team which seriously dented their IPL play-off hopes.

Kumar Sangakkara doesn't believe in blame game as both success and failure are collective in nature, Rajasthan Royals Team Director said after another disappointing performance from his team which seriously dented their IPL play-off hopes. Royals after the Delhi Capitals game put up another shoddy batting performance that saw Royal Challengers Bangalore cantered to victory. Royals are now seventh in the eight-team table. ALSO READ | R Ashwin reacts sharply after rumours of him complaining against Virat Kohli, to the BCCI, goes viral "We don't play the blame game in our franchise. We win together, we lose together. We haven't done well enough, haven't been smart enough with our batting and we all know that. The players know it. So, we'll try to keep things simple, focus on training and how we plan to execute what we've spoken about," Sangakarra said at the post-match media conference. "We always keep things simple. There's a lot of pressure on players that they put on themselves. In the game itself, there's a lot of pressure," Sangakkara added. For Sangakkara, his job is to guide the team rather than putting more burden on them. "My job is not to add to that but guide them (on) how to deal with it and come up with their best performances," he said. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, SRH vs CSK, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Chennai Super Kings? To manage highs and lows require different perspective feels Sangakkara. "There's many ways that you manage the highs of wins and disappointments of a loss and be able to keep yourself calm and focus on what needs to be done. "At times like this, it's very easy to be dejected and break up into little groups where murmurings can start but our group has held together really well," added the Sri Lankan batting great. The former Sri Lankan wicket-keeper also praised skipper Sanju Samson, saying he will be selected in the national team for a longer run. "Yeah, we do have one-on-one chats on a lot of things. And when we do talk cricket, India aspirations come at a time when the IPL is over. And our chats are very-much IPL-focused. Not just his (Samson's) batting but about captaincy, about the team and how we are playing," Sangakkara added. Samson, who has scored 452 runs this season, is the leading run-getter for his franchise. "He (Samson) is a very good player, a very special player. He has done exceptionally well for us this season. And I am sure that he has aspirations to play for India and, at some point, I think he will be selected for a longer run. He is good and ready at any-time that he is picked,? Sangakkara signed off.

'We don't play blame game in our franchise,' says Rajasthan Royals Team Director Kumar Sangakkara

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<p>After losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets on Wednesday (September 29), Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson believes "funny things can happen" in the Indian Premier League and urged his team to "keep believing" till the last match we play.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"We don't have anything to lose. That kind of mindset brings a lot of freedom, have seen some funny things happen. Need to keep on believing and fighting till the last match," said Samson during the post-match presentation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Rajasthan Royals were 100 for 1 at one stage before RCB bowlers made a stunning comeback. Samson admitted the mistakes also after his side failed to capitalise on a fine start, only to see the team being restricted to 149 for nine in the end.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"We got a really good start, our openers played really well, but we couldn't capitalise on it. Think the middle-order needs some confidence, it has been a hard one week for us, we need to put up a good fight," Samson said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The wicket was a bit two-paced, so the batters couldn't time the ball properly, they kept mistiming it. Happy with the effort and intent with the bowling," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During the match, RCB's Australian batter Glenn Maxwell hit a fifty while Srikar Bharat scored 44 as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>RCB restricted Rajasthan Royals to 149/9 and then chased down the target with 17 balls left after Maxwell (50*) and Bharat (44) show.&nbsp;</p>

<p>With this win, RCB now has 14 points in 11 games, on the other hand, Rajasthan is currently at the seventh spot with eight points.&nbsp;</p>


After losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets on Wednesday (September 29), Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson believes "funny things can happen" in the Indian Premier League and urged his team to "keep believing" till the last match we play.

After losing to Royal Challengers Bangalore by seven wickets on Wednesday (September 29), Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson believes "funny things can happen" in the Indian Premier League and urged his team to "keep believing" till the last match we play. "We don't have anything to lose. That kind of mindset brings a lot of freedom, have seen some funny things happen. Need to keep on believing and fighting till the last match," said Samson during the post-match presentation. Rajasthan Royals were 100 for 1 at one stage before RCB bowlers made a stunning comeback. Samson admitted the mistakes also after his side failed to capitalise on a fine start, only to see the team being restricted to 149 for nine in the end. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: 'We came back and dominated,' says RCB captain Virat Kohli after seven-wicket win over Rajasthan "We got a really good start, our openers played really well, but we couldn't capitalise on it. Think the middle-order needs some confidence, it has been a hard one week for us, we need to put up a good fight," Samson said. "The wicket was a bit two-paced, so the batters couldn't time the ball properly, they kept mistiming it. Happy with the effort and intent with the bowling," he added. 5⃣0⃣* Runs 3⃣0⃣ Balls 6⃣ Fours 1⃣ Six@Gmaxi_32 notched up his second successive half-century of the #VIVOIPL & guided @RCBTweets to a win. 💪💪 #RRvRCB Watch his fine knock against #RR 🎥👇https://t.co/nWKsQ8RQcL — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 29, 2021 × A look at the Points Table after Match 43 of #VIVOIPL. pic.twitter.com/07aYw3Lcvq — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 29, 2021 × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag schools PBKS skipper KL Rahul on his batting after MI clash During the match, RCB's Australian batter Glenn Maxwell hit a fifty while Srikar Bharat scored 44 as they defeated Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets. RCB restricted Rajasthan Royals to 149/9 and then chased down the target with 17 balls left after Maxwell (50*) and Bharat (44) show. With this win, RCB now has 14 points in 11 games, on the other hand, Rajasthan is currently at the seventh spot with eight points.

'Funny things can happen in IPL, we need to keep believing': Rajasthan Royals skipper Sanju Samson

<p>Match 43 of the IPL 2021 edition will see an inconsistent Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) face third-ranked Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Wednesday evening (September 29). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the form of both sides, RCB started their UAE leg with back-to-back defeats before mauling defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs to add two vital points in their kitty. On the other hand, Samson-led RR have yet again not lived upto expectations. With so much young talent and experienced foreign recruits, RR started the UAE leg with an inspiring come-from-behind win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) before failing to cross the finish line versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC).</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/in-a-first-ipl-2021s-last-two-league-matches-to-be-played-concurrently-at-730-pm-confirms-bcci-416656">In a first, IPL 2021's last two league matches to be played concurrently at 7:30 PM, confirms BCCI</a></strong></p>

<p>As the tournament is progressing towards the business end, RCB will be eager to get to 16 points and fnalise a spot in the last-four whereas RR need to start winning big moments&nbsp;and look to be more consistent as they are on the cusp of missing out on the playoffs once again.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanju-samson-topples-shikhar-dhawan-to-take-orange-cap-list-of-top-5-run-getters-in-ipl-2021-so-far-416481">Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Match prediction for RCB vs RR encounter:</strong> So far, Dubai's turf has been a good batting track with something for the pacers as well. Another moderate-scoring match, around 160-170, on the cards with Bengaluru surely having an edge due to their better form and a 11-10 lead in head-to-head tally. RR need to perform collectively, with their batters running out of time to adapt to the sticky surfaces, else another RCB win looks likely on Wednesday evening.</p>


Match 43 of the IPL 2021 edition will see an inconsistent Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) face third-ranked Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Wednesday evening (September 29).

Match 43 of the IPL 2021 edition will see an inconsistent Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) face third-ranked Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Wednesday evening (September 29). The match will be held at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Talking about the form of both sides, RCB started their UAE leg with back-to-back defeats before mauling defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs to add two vital points in their kitty. On the other hand, Samson-led RR have yet again not lived upto expectations. With so much young talent and experienced foreign recruits, RR started the UAE leg with an inspiring come-from-behind win over Punjab Kings (PBKS) before failing to cross the finish line versus Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Delhi Capitals (DC). ALSO READ | In a first, IPL 2021's last two league matches to be played concurrently at 7:30 PM, confirms BCCI As the tournament is progressing towards the business end, RCB will be eager to get to 16 points and fnalise a spot in the last-four whereas RR need to start winning big moments and look to be more consistent as they are on the cusp of missing out on the playoffs once again. ALSO READ | Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far Match prediction for RCB vs RR encounter: So far, Dubai's turf has been a good batting track with something for the pacers as well. Another moderate-scoring match, around 160-170, on the cards with Bengaluru surely having an edge due to their better form and a 11-10 lead in head-to-head tally. RR need to perform collectively, with their batters running out of time to adapt to the sticky surfaces, else another RCB win looks likely on Wednesday evening.

RCB vs RR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals match?

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore dished out a clinical display with both bat and ball to record a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday, boosting their prospects of a top-two finish.</p>

<p>Chasing 150, RCB completed the task with as many as 17 balls to spare.</p>

<p>Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell blazed away to an unbeaten 50 off just 30 balls, while Srikar Bharat played sensibly for his 44 off 35 deliveries.</p>

<p>RCB needed 71 runs in the back 10 after the RR bowlers checked the flow of runs following the dismissals of Virat Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (22).</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ipl-2021-virender-sehwag-schools-pbks-skipper-kl-rahul-on-his-batting-after-mi-clash-416851">IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag schools PBKS skipper KL Rahul on his batting after MI clash</a></strong></p>

<p>Kohli and Padikkal gave the team a brisk start as RCB scored nine runs per over in the power play.</p>

<p>The Indian captain got three boundaries in the first over though he was lucky with the first one that flew over the slip cordon off a leading edge.</p>

<p>However, both got out after settling down with Kohli falling to a fine direct hit by Riyan Parag after he had made a diving stop.</p>

<p>Earlier, RCB staged an excellent comeback as Rajasthan Royals blew away a blistering start to finish at 149 for nine.</p>

<p>Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed (2/10) and leg-break bowler Yuzvendra Chahal (2/18) triggered the slide after RR were cruising at 100 for one in the 11th over.</p>

<p>Pacer Harshal Patel (3/34) came close to picking a hat-trick in successive matches, in the final over, but Kartik Tyagi denied him that as RR lost eight wickets for 49 runs.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/trouble-for-virat-kohli-senior-cricketers-complained-about-indian-skippers-attitude-to-bccis-jay-shah-report-416835">Trouble for Virat Kohli? Senior cricketers complained about Indian skipper's attitude to BCCI's Jay Shah: Report</a></strong></p>

<p>Evin Lewis top-scored with 58 off 37 balls, but he was guilty of throwing away his wicket at a crucial juncture, and so was skipper Sanju Samson (19), whose adventurism did not help his team.</p>

<p>Asked to take first strike, RR saw off two quiet overs before Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal (31) decided to cut loose at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.</p>

<p>From eight for two in two overs, RR were cruising at 39 for no loss at the end of fourth before racing past the fifty-run mark in the next over, with Lewis being the aggressor.</p>

<p>Jaiswal played the day's first scoring shot when he hit Mohammed Siraj through the cover and in the next over, he clobbered Glenn Maxwell for a huge six over long on.</p>

<p>Lewis took over after that, smashing debutant English left-arm pacer George Garton for two sixes and a four as RR picked 18 off the over.</p>

<p>Garton was coming back into the attack after being strangely taken off despite a very economical first over.</p>

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<p>Lewis hammered another six and a four against Harshal Patel, as RR crossed the fifty in the fifth over.</p>

<p>India pacer Siraj came back to bowl a tight sixth over but Jaiswal got two boundaries off Daniel Christian to record RR's best opening partnership of the ongoing season, even as Kohli kept switching his bowlers frequently.</p>

<p>Maxwell kept things tight in the next over, giving away just four runs, before Jaiswal smoked Christian for a maximum over extra cover.</p>

<p>However, Christian had the last laugh as Jaiswal mistimed and failed to clear Siraj at mid off.<br />
It swung a bit early on but the fast bowlers didn't get much purchase from the pitch as the innings progressed.</p>

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<p>Lewis continued in same vein and hit Harshal Patel for two successive fours before in-form skipper Sanju Samson went inside out to clobber leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal over extra over for a six.</p>

<p>Garton, who was taken to the task by Lewis in his second over, came back strongly to exact revenge when he had the big-hitter from Trinidad sky one for wicketkeeper Bharat Srikar to complete a high catch.</p>

<p>Samson pulled Garton over deep square leg for a six but RR lost the plot after that, the slide starting with the wicket of Mahipal Lomror off Chahal.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore dished out a clinical display with both bat and ball to record a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday, boosting their prospects of a top-two finish.

Royal Challengers Bangalore dished out a clinical display with both bat and ball to record a comprehensive seven-wicket victory over Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League here on Wednesday, boosting their prospects of a top-two finish. Chasing 150, RCB completed the task with as many as 17 balls to spare. Star all-rounder Glenn Maxwell blazed away to an unbeaten 50 off just 30 balls, while Srikar Bharat played sensibly for his 44 off 35 deliveries. RCB needed 71 runs in the back 10 after the RR bowlers checked the flow of runs following the dismissals of Virat Kohli (25) and Devdutt Padikkal (22). ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virender Sehwag schools PBKS skipper KL Rahul on his batting after MI clash Kohli and Padikkal gave the team a brisk start as RCB scored nine runs per over in the power play. The Indian captain got three boundaries in the first over though he was lucky with the first one that flew over the slip cordon off a leading edge. However, both got out after settling down with Kohli falling to a fine direct hit by Riyan Parag after he had made a diving stop. Earlier, RCB staged an excellent comeback as Rajasthan Royals blew away a blistering start to finish at 149 for nine. Left-arm spinner Shahbaz Ahmed (2/10) and leg-break bowler Yuzvendra Chahal (2/18) triggered the slide after RR were cruising at 100 for one in the 11th over. Pacer Harshal Patel (3/34) came close to picking a hat-trick in successive matches, in the final over, but Kartik Tyagi denied him that as RR lost eight wickets for 49 runs. ALSO READ | Trouble for Virat Kohli? Senior cricketers complained about Indian skipper's attitude to BCCI's Jay Shah: Report Evin Lewis top-scored with 58 off 37 balls, but he was guilty of throwing away his wicket at a crucial juncture, and so was skipper Sanju Samson (19), whose adventurism did not help his team. Asked to take first strike, RR saw off two quiet overs before Evin Lewis and Yashasvi Jaiswal (31) decided to cut loose at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. From eight for two in two overs, RR were cruising at 39 for no loss at the end of fourth before racing past the fifty-run mark in the next over, with Lewis being the aggressor. Jaiswal played the day's first scoring shot when he hit Mohammed Siraj through the cover and in the next over, he clobbered Glenn Maxwell for a huge six over long on. Lewis took over after that, smashing debutant English left-arm pacer George Garton for two sixes and a four as RR picked 18 off the over. Garton was coming back into the attack after being strangely taken off despite a very economical first over. And we march on! 🙌🏻 Drop a ❤️ if you enjoyed that all-round display from our stars, 12th Man Army! #PlayBold #WeAreChallengers #ನಮ್ಮRCB #IPL2021 #RRvRCB pic.twitter.com/BMHmw43Qct — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 29, 2021 × Lewis hammered another six and a four against Harshal Patel, as RR crossed the fifty in the fifth over. India pacer Siraj came back to bowl a tight sixth over but Jaiswal got two boundaries off Daniel Christian to record RR's best opening partnership of the ongoing season, even as Kohli kept switching his bowlers frequently. Maxwell kept things tight in the next over, giving away just four runs, before Jaiswal smoked Christian for a maximum over extra cover. However, Christian had the last laugh as Jaiswal mistimed and failed to clear Siraj at mid off. It swung a bit early on but the fast bowlers didn't get much purchase from the pitch as the innings progressed. A match winning FIFTY for @Gmaxi_32 as @RCBTweets win by 7 wickets against #RR. Scorecard - https://t.co/nORWT9iLHL #RRvRCB #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/k2iGxhYPJN — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) September 29, 2021 × Lewis continued in same vein and hit Harshal Patel for two successive fours before in-form skipper Sanju Samson went inside out to clobber leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal over extra over for a six. Garton, who was taken to the task by Lewis in his second over, came back strongly to exact revenge when he had the big-hitter from Trinidad sky one for wicketkeeper Bharat Srikar to complete a high catch. Samson pulled Garton over deep square leg for a six but RR lost the plot after that, the slide starting with the wicket of Mahipal Lomror off Chahal.

IPL 2021: All-round Royal Challengers Bangalore thrash Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets

IPL 2021: From David Warner to KL Rahul! 5 captaincy options for RCB as Virat Kohli set to step down

<p>On Wednesday (September 29), the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with the three-time runners-up Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Both sides have had equal number of wins and losses ever since the IPL resumed in the UAE.</p>

<p>While RR started the second and final leg with a win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), they went down to the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and now occupy the seventh spot, with time running out for keeping their playoffs hopes alive. Meanwhile, RCB started the final leg with two back-to-back defeats, versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), before beating Mumbai Indians (MI) in their previous encounter.</p>

<p>Talking about the head-to-head, RCB lead RR by a slender 11-10 margin in 23 games. A close contest is expected between both sides with Kohli &amp; Co. starting as favourites over the inconsistent RR line-up.</p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals<strong> </strong>will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/sanju-samson-topples-shikhar-dhawan-to-take-orange-cap-list-of-top-5-run-getters-in-ipl-2021-so-far-416481">Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday.</p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/rcb-vs-rr-ipl-2021-prediction-today-who-will-win-royal-challengers-bangalore-vs-rajasthan-royals-match-416734">RCB vs RR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals match?</a></strong></p>

<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals ?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


On Wednesday (September 29), the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with the three-time runners-up Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

On Wednesday (September 29), the Sanju Samson-led Rajasthan Royals (RR) will lock horns with the three-time runners-up Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Both sides have had equal number of wins and losses ever since the IPL resumed in the UAE. While RR started the second and final leg with a win over Punjab Kings (PBKS), they went down to the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and now occupy the seventh spot, with time running out for keeping their playoffs hopes alive. Meanwhile, RCB started the final leg with two back-to-back defeats, versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), before beating Mumbai Indians (MI) in their previous encounter. Talking about the head-to-head, RCB lead RR by a slender 11-10 margin in 23 games. A close contest is expected between both sides with Kohli & Co. starting as favourites over the inconsistent RR line-up. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals will take place at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. ALSO READ | Sanju Samson topples Shikhar Dhawan to take Orange Cap: List of top 5 run-getters in IPL 2021 so far What time does the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals begin? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals begins at 7:30 PM IST on Wednesday. ALSO READ | RCB vs RR, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals match? Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals ? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Rajasthan Royals will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, RR vs RCB, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore?

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26). While it was expected to go down the wire, RCB triumphed over MI by 54 runs to claim two vital points and finally get off the mark in the UAE leg of the tournament.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the high-octane encounter between both sides, Kohli and Rohit remained at the centre of all the action for being the two biggest names on the field. However, their healthy interaction and bromance pictures have also gone viral, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Here are the two's bromance caught on the camera after match 39:</p>

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<p>Talking about the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. RCB lost Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start (before falling for a 41-ball 51) and Srikar Bharat's 32 (off 24 balls) laid the platform for the three-time runners-up before Glenn Maxwell (37-ball 56) took them to a competitive 165-6. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before they collapsed to 106-6 and were finally bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs, courtesy Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzi Chahal's 3-fer and&nbsp;Maxwell's 2 for 23.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26).

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met defending champions Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday evening (September 26). While it was expected to go down the wire, RCB triumphed over MI by 54 runs to claim two vital points and finally get off the mark in the UAE leg of the tournament. During the high-octane encounter between both sides, Kohli and Rohit remained at the centre of all the action for being the two biggest names on the field. However, their healthy interaction and bromance pictures have also gone viral, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Here are the two's bromance caught on the camera after match 39: Kya Moment Hai Yaar ROHIRAT Together In One Frame @imVkohli & @ImRo45 pic.twitter.com/IWVJU6xoMO — SHAKIL AHMED (@Im_Being_Shakil) September 27, 2021 × wow#RohitSharma #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/mFQxXOyv6o — Supernova (@sidhear67) September 27, 2021 × ALSO READ | Glenn Maxwell produces 'Big Show', Harshal Patel takes hattrick as Virat Kohli's RCB crush Rohit's MI by 54 runs Talking about the match, MI won the toss and opted to bowl first. RCB lost Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start (before falling for a 41-ball 51) and Srikar Bharat's 32 (off 24 balls) laid the platform for the three-time runners-up before Glenn Maxwell (37-ball 56) took them to a competitive 165-6. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before they collapsed to 106-6 and were finally bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs, courtesy Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzi Chahal's 3-fer and Maxwell's 2 for 23.

IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's bromance breaks the internet during RCB vs MI clash in Dubai

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) thrashed defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs in IPL 2021's Match 39, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, to finally get off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 14&nbsp;in the UAE.</p>

<p>Coming onto the game on the back of two heavy defeats, RCB beat MI -- who succumbed to their third loss in a row -- to now have 12 points up their sleeves after 10 games. Being asked to bat first, an aggressive start from Kohli (who fell for a 41-ball 51), Srikar Bharat's vital 32 and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 propelled RCB to 165-5. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before a collapse saw them get all-out for 111 in 18.1 overs.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the clash, Kohli's aggressive intent with the bat and good captaincy decisions enabled RCB to finish on top. After the match, former RCB recruit and ex-South African pacer Dale Steyn has explained how the three-time runners-up benefit under 'aggressive' Kohli.</p>

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<p>“I think the guys prefer to see him be more aggressive, it seems to get him to play a bit more fluently. It kind of sparks the younger players too, a lot of the younger guys have massive respect for Virat, and they admire him so much that they kind of follow in his direction,” Steyn said on Star Sports' Live feed of Select Dugout.</p>

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<p>“When he's fighting fire with fire and nobody's doing it for India, you can hear all the quicks, when they were playing against England recently, how they were talking about following their captain and they wanting to play fighting fire with fire,” he added. "So, he does lead from the front in that aspect and RCB love it. He’s kind of built that thought around RCB now. It’s the kind of culture that they have got in that dressing room,” he signed off.</p>

<p>After getting back to winning ways, RCB will now aim to finish at the top 2 and qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2021. They still have four games to go, hence, the Kohli-led franchise won't be taking anything lightly as competition remains wide open and stiff among all teams, barring a struggling Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) thrashed defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs in IPL 2021's Match 39, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, to finally get off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 14 in the UAE.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) thrashed defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI) by 54 runs in IPL 2021's Match 39, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai, to finally get off the mark in the second and final leg of IPL 14 in the UAE. Coming onto the game on the back of two heavy defeats, RCB beat MI -- who succumbed to their third loss in a row -- to now have 12 points up their sleeves after 10 games. Being asked to bat first, an aggressive start from Kohli (who fell for a 41-ball 51), Srikar Bharat's vital 32 and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 propelled RCB to 165-5. In reply, MI were 57 for no loss and 79 for 1 before a collapse saw them get all-out for 111 in 18.1 overs. During the clash, Kohli's aggressive intent with the bat and good captaincy decisions enabled RCB to finish on top. After the match, former RCB recruit and ex-South African pacer Dale Steyn has explained how the three-time runners-up benefit under 'aggressive' Kohli. ALSO READ | 'Immature group celebrating someone hitting a 6' - Michael Vaughan slams Virat Kohli-led RCB's approach during MI face-off “I think the guys prefer to see him be more aggressive, it seems to get him to play a bit more fluently. It kind of sparks the younger players too, a lot of the younger guys have massive respect for Virat, and they admire him so much that they kind of follow in his direction,” Steyn said on Star Sports' Live feed of Select Dugout. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli scripts history, becomes first Indian batsman to complete 10,000 runs in T20 cricket “When he's fighting fire with fire and nobody's doing it for India, you can hear all the quicks, when they were playing against England recently, how they were talking about following their captain and they wanting to play fighting fire with fire,” he added. "So, he does lead from the front in that aspect and RCB love it. He’s kind of built that thought around RCB now. It’s the kind of culture that they have got in that dressing room,” he signed off. After getting back to winning ways, RCB will now aim to finish at the top 2 and qualify for the playoffs in IPL 2021. They still have four games to go, hence, the Kohli-led franchise won't be taking anything lightly as competition remains wide open and stiff among all teams, barring a struggling Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).

IPL 2021: Dale Steyn explains how RCB benefit under 'aggressive' Virat Kohli after Bengaluru thrash Rohit Sharma-led MI

<p>Indian national selectors left many surprised when they announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the UAE from October 17. While many regular members were included in the Virat Kohli-led squad, some notable omissions were Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, etc.</p>

<p>Chahal remains India's highest wicket-taker in the shortest format (63 scalps), however, he missed out and wasn't even named in the standby list owing to his indifferent or scratchy form in recent times. However, many were surprised that the selectors and team management preferred Axar Patel over him whereas Mumbai Indians' (MI) Rahul Chahar also got the nod, having played only 5 games for the Men in Blue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The reason that the Chetan Sharma-led selection committee&nbsp;gave for preferring Chahar over Chahal was the difference in pace among the two bowlers. "Yuzvendra Chahal’s name was discussed. But we picked Rahul Chahar over Yuzi as we wanted someone who bowls fast and gets pace off the pitch. He also gets the ball to grip through the surface," Sharma was quoted as saying.</p>

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<p>Chetan Sharma-led committee's statement didn't go down well among the ardent Indian cricket fans. After Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) stunning 54-run win over Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday (September 26), India's and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed the Indian selections for their remark and took a jibe at them. The 41-year-old took to social media to laud Chahal and tweeted "Did Chahal bowl fast or slow today guys ??? 4–0-11-3 what a spell champion&nbsp;@yuzi_chahal."</p>

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<p>So far, Chahal has accounted for 5 scalps in RCB's three encounters in the ongoing second and final leg of IPL 14, in the UAE. Given that all the teams can still tweak their T20 WC squad till October 10, Chahal still has an outside chance to feature in the Kohli-led squad with few more notable performances in the UAE leg.&nbsp;</p>


Indian national selectors left many surprised when they announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the UAE from October 17. While many regular members were included in the Virat Kohli-led squad, some notable omissions were Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, etc.

Indian national selectors left many surprised when they announced the 15-man squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, to be held in the UAE from October 17. While many regular members were included in the Virat Kohli-led squad, some notable omissions were Shikhar Dhawan, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, etc. Chahal remains India's highest wicket-taker in the shortest format (63 scalps), however, he missed out and wasn't even named in the standby list owing to his indifferent or scratchy form in recent times. However, many were surprised that the selectors and team management preferred Axar Patel over him whereas Mumbai Indians' (MI) Rahul Chahar also got the nod, having played only 5 games for the Men in Blue. The reason that the Chetan Sharma-led selection committee gave for preferring Chahar over Chahal was the difference in pace among the two bowlers. "Yuzvendra Chahal’s name was discussed. But we picked Rahul Chahar over Yuzi as we wanted someone who bowls fast and gets pace off the pitch. He also gets the ball to grip through the surface," Sharma was quoted as saying. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: UNMISSABLE! AB de Villiers' son's reaction goes viral after RCB veteran gets out in clash vs MI - Watch Chetan Sharma-led committee's statement didn't go down well among the ardent Indian cricket fans. After Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) stunning 54-run win over Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI), in match 39 of IPL 2021 on Sunday (September 26), India's and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh slammed the Indian selections for their remark and took a jibe at them. The 41-year-old took to social media to laud Chahal and tweeted "Did Chahal bowl fast or slow today guys ??? 4–0-11-3 what a spell champion @yuzi_chahal." Did chahal bowl fast or slow today guys ??? 4–0-11-3 what a spell champion @yuzi_chahal @RCBTweets @IPL — Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) September 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | [VIDEO] AB de Villiers imitates Virat Kohli's passionate celebration in dressing room after RCB thrash Mumbai Indians So far, Chahal has accounted for 5 scalps in RCB's three encounters in the ongoing second and final leg of IPL 14, in the UAE. Given that all the teams can still tweak their T20 WC squad till October 10, Chahal still has an outside chance to feature in the Kohli-led squad with few more notable performances in the UAE leg.

Did he bowl fast or slow? Harbhajan Singh taunts Indian selectors after Yuzvendra Chahal's superb show in RCB-MI clash

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (September 26). Both sides came into this clash to avoid their third successive defeat in the UAE leg where Kohli &amp; Co. demolished Rohit-led MI by 54 runs.</p>

<p>Being asked to bat first, RCB rode on an aggressive start by skipper Kohli (who eventually fell for a 41-bll 51), Srikar Bharat's 32 and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 to post 165-5. In reply, MI were oncourse towards the target being 57 for no loss and 79-1 before being reduced to 97-5 and all-out for 111 in 18.1 overs. With the ball, Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-fer and Maxwell's two important scalps sealed the game for the three-time runners-up.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, RCB's superstar AB de Villiers had an off day. The former South African captain departed for a 6-ball 11 and his dismissal didn't go down well by one RCB fan at the stands -- i.e. his son. His young son was livid seeing him get out, to Jasprit Bumrah in the 19th over, and punched the chair infront of him in anger before his mother cooled him down. Here's the UNMISSABLE reaction of ABD's son -</p>

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<p>Talking about RCB, the Kohli-led brigade finally got off the mark in the ongoing UAE leg after two disappointing outings, versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). They remain at the third position in the points table with 12 points whereas MI are now down to the seventh spot with three successive defeats.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (September 26).

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) locked horns with Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (September 26). Both sides came into this clash to avoid their third successive defeat in the UAE leg where Kohli & Co. demolished Rohit-led MI by 54 runs. Being asked to bat first, RCB rode on an aggressive start by skipper Kohli (who eventually fell for a 41-bll 51), Srikar Bharat's 32 and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 to post 165-5. In reply, MI were oncourse towards the target being 57 for no loss and 79-1 before being reduced to 97-5 and all-out for 111 in 18.1 overs. With the ball, Harshal Patel's hat-trick, Yuzvendra Chahal's 3-fer and Maxwell's two important scalps sealed the game for the three-time runners-up. ALSO READ | 'Immature group celebrating someone hitting a 6' - Michael Vaughan slams Virat Kohli-led RCB's approach during MI face-off However, RCB's superstar AB de Villiers had an off day. The former South African captain departed for a 6-ball 11 and his dismissal didn't go down well by one RCB fan at the stands -- i.e. his son. His young son was livid seeing him get out, to Jasprit Bumrah in the 19th over, and punched the chair infront of him in anger before his mother cooled him down. Here's the UNMISSABLE reaction of ABD's son - pic.twitter.com/n14GFetCo6 — lawgical Anna (@annaanupam1) September 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021 Talking about RCB, the Kohli-led brigade finally got off the mark in the ongoing UAE leg after two disappointing outings, versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK). They remain at the third position in the points table with 12 points whereas MI are now down to the seventh spot with three successive defeats.

IPL 2021: UNMISSABLE! AB de Villiers' son's reaction goes viral after RCB veteran gets out in clash vs MI - Watch

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) brought an end to their winless run in UAE with a thumping victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday. RCB had lost their first two games of the UAE leg but bounced back to winning ways as they defeated Rohit Sharma &amp; Co. by 54 runs at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>

<p>RCB players were seen celebrating in the dressing room post their victory as the franchise shared a video of the celebrations on social media. In the video shared by RCB, Kohli was seen giving some pep talk to his teammates while De Villiers was seen imitating the skipper's passionate celebration on the field.</p>

<p>De Villiers can be heard calling the match 'boring' before imitating Kohli's celebration to leave his teammates in splits. The South African superstar, who could only manage 11 runs off 6 balls in the game, was then seen sarcastically asking his teammates to stay calm. "Stay calm lads, it's just one game," De Villiers said in the video.</p>

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<p>It was a brilliant all-round show from RCB, who mauled the defending champions by 54 runs to remain third on the points table. Batting first, RCB rode on skipper Virat Kohli's brilliant 51 and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's quickfire 56 off 37 balls to post 165 runs on the board.</p>

<p>The bowlers then produced a magnificent effort to skittle out MI on a paltry 111 with 11 balls to spare. Harshal Patel continued his impressive run with a four-wicket haul while spinner Yuzvendra Chahal picked up three wickets to wrap up a comfortable win for RCB.</p>


Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) brought an end to their winless run in UAE with a thumping victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) brought an end to their winless run in UAE with a thumping victory over defending champions Mumbai Indians in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday. RCB had lost their first two games of the UAE leg but bounced back to winning ways as they defeated Rohit Sharma & Co. by 54 runs at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. RCB players were seen celebrating in the dressing room post their victory as the franchise shared a video of the celebrations on social media. In the video shared by RCB, Kohli was seen giving some pep talk to his teammates while De Villiers was seen imitating the skipper's passionate celebration on the field. De Villiers can be heard calling the match 'boring' before imitating Kohli's celebration to leave his teammates in splits. The South African superstar, who could only manage 11 runs off 6 balls in the game, was then seen sarcastically asking his teammates to stay calm. "Stay calm lads, it's just one game," De Villiers said in the video. Watch video: RCB v MI Dressing Room Talk Virat’s pep talk before the match, Yuzi, Maxi & Harshal talking about their performances, Coach Hess & Virat addressing the team after the match, & an AB special to sign off on a comprehensive victory, all that & more on Game Day!#PlayBold #IPL2021 pic.twitter.com/4bH4PIUeKe — Royal Challengers Bangalore (@RCBTweets) September 27, 2021 × Also Read: Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021 It was a brilliant all-round show from RCB, who mauled the defending champions by 54 runs to remain third on the points table. Batting first, RCB rode on skipper Virat Kohli's brilliant 51 and all-rounder Glenn Maxwell's quickfire 56 off 37 balls to post 165 runs on the board. The bowlers then produced a magnificent effort to skittle out MI on a paltry 111 with 11 balls to spare. Harshal Patel continued his impressive run with a four-wicket haul while spinner Yuzvendra Chahal picked up three wickets to wrap up a comfortable win for RCB.

[VIDEO] AB de Villiers imitates Virat Kohli's passionate celebration in dressing room after RCB thrash Mumbai Indians

<p>Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition on Sunday evening (September 26), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, MI were set a 166-run target by Kohli's RCB as Bengaluru dismissed MI for 111 and won the clash by 54 runs.</p>

<p>During the clash, Vaughan spoke about RCB's approach and slammed the three-time runners-up for often celebrating immaturely during the course of a&nbsp;match. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Vaughan said, "I'll be honest with you... RCB.. I don't want to feel like I am picking on them but I just don't like the mentality. I don't like seeing fistbumps for someone hitting a six, you know, in the ninth over. You hit a six but that's your job to get the ball over the ropes. You give a fistbump when you celebrate at the end of the game when you have won. I have seen little celebrations at the wrong moment from the RCB team."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I just don't see the mechanism of maturity. It looks quite immature group that's celebrating someone hitting a six in the 8th over [sic]. So what? Who cares about that? That's for later on in a couple of hours time when you start celebrating. I see some of the things in this group that... yeah, I am not too sure I think they are almost playing individually rather than a collective," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>During RCB's innings, Srikar Bharat and Kohli -- who often displays his emotions on the field -- were seen celebrating their boundaries, which might have prompted Vaughan to make the statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking about the RCB-MI clash, Kohli &amp; Co. defeated Rohit-led MI by 54 runs as the defending champions failed to chase down 166 in Dubai. Kohli (51), Bharat (32) and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 propelled RCB to 165-5. Despite a 57-run opening stand and being well-placed at 79-1, MI fell like nine pins to be bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs to lose their third game in a row in the UAE leg of IPL 14.</p>


Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition on Sunday evening (September 26), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) met Rohit Sharma-led Mumbai Indians (MI) in match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition on Sunday evening (September 26), at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, MI were set a 166-run target by Kohli's RCB as Bengaluru dismissed MI for 111 and won the clash by 54 runs. During the clash, Vaughan spoke about RCB's approach and slammed the three-time runners-up for often celebrating immaturely during the course of a match. Speaking to Cricbuzz, Vaughan said, "I'll be honest with you... RCB.. I don't want to feel like I am picking on them but I just don't like the mentality. I don't like seeing fistbumps for someone hitting a six, you know, in the ninth over. You hit a six but that's your job to get the ball over the ropes. You give a fistbump when you celebrate at the end of the game when you have won. I have seen little celebrations at the wrong moment from the RCB team." "I just don't see the mechanism of maturity. It looks quite immature group that's celebrating someone hitting a six in the 8th over [sic]. So what? Who cares about that? That's for later on in a couple of hours time when you start celebrating. I see some of the things in this group that... yeah, I am not too sure I think they are almost playing individually rather than a collective," he added. ALSO READ | Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021 During RCB's innings, Srikar Bharat and Kohli -- who often displays his emotions on the field -- were seen celebrating their boundaries, which might have prompted Vaughan to make the statement. Talking about the RCB-MI clash, Kohli & Co. defeated Rohit-led MI by 54 runs as the defending champions failed to chase down 166 in Dubai. Kohli (51), Bharat (32) and Glenn Maxwell's 37-ball 56 propelled RCB to 165-5. Despite a 57-run opening stand and being well-placed at 79-1, MI fell like nine pins to be bundled out for 111 in 18.1 overs to lose their third game in a row in the UAE leg of IPL 14.

'Immature group celebrating someone hitting a 6' - Michael Vaughan slams Virat Kohli-led RCB's approach during MI face-off

<p>Match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition saw two heavyweights lock horns with each other as Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was up against defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.</p>

<p>Opting to bowl first, MI removed RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start took Bengaluru off to a flier. Kohli (51), Srikar Bharat (32) and Glenn Maxwell's fireworks (37-ball 56) propelled RCB to a competitive score of 165-6. In reply, MI were on course for a win with a 57-run opening stand between Rohit and Quinton de Kock.</p>

<p>However, things went downhill for the MI franchise as they collapsed from 79-1 to 97-5 before being bundled out for a paltry 111 in 18.1 overs&nbsp;to lose by 54 runs. For the unversed, none of the MI batters -- barring the openers -- crossed the double-digit mark as the five-time winners lost their third game in a row in the UAE leg. Post the match, a heartbroken Ishan Kishan was consoled by RCB captain Kohli. Here's the video where the Indian captain tried lifting up the youngster's spirits -</p>

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<p>Ishan, who had a memorable run in IPL 2020 in UAE, is having a miserable season for MI in IPL 2021. So far, the left-hander has amassed only 107&nbsp;runs in 8 innings at 13.37 and a strike-rate of 86.99. He threw his scalp for 9 (12) during MI's 166-run chase versus RCB. Being aware of his miseries, Captain Kohli came to the youngster's rescue, who is also part of India's T20 World Cup squad.</p>

<p>Both Ishan and the MI franchise will be eager to get back to winning ways as they are languishing at the seventh position at present.</p>


Match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition saw two heavyweights lock horns with each other as Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was up against defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai.

Match 39 of the IPL 2021 edition saw two heavyweights lock horns with each other as Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) was up against defending champions and five-time winners Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians (MI), at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai. Opting to bowl first, MI removed RCB opener Devdutt Padikkal for cheap but Kohli's aggressive start took Bengaluru off to a flier. Kohli (51), Srikar Bharat (32) and Glenn Maxwell's fireworks (37-ball 56) propelled RCB to a competitive score of 165-6. In reply, MI were on course for a win with a 57-run opening stand between Rohit and Quinton de Kock. However, things went downhill for the MI franchise as they collapsed from 79-1 to 97-5 before being bundled out for a paltry 111 in 18.1 overs to lose by 54 runs. For the unversed, none of the MI batters -- barring the openers -- crossed the double-digit mark as the five-time winners lost their third game in a row in the UAE leg. Post the match, a heartbroken Ishan Kishan was consoled by RCB captain Kohli. Here's the video where the Indian captain tried lifting up the youngster's spirits - Ishu almost cried pic.twitter.com/82LUj7GVcg — Neil (@RohitsBoy) September 26, 2021 × ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma's bromance breaks the internet during RCB vs MI clash in Dubai Ishan, who had a memorable run in IPL 2020 in UAE, is having a miserable season for MI in IPL 2021. So far, the left-hander has amassed only 107 runs in 8 innings at 13.37 and a strike-rate of 86.99. He threw his scalp for 9 (12) during MI's 166-run chase versus RCB. Being aware of his miseries, Captain Kohli came to the youngster's rescue, who is also part of India's T20 World Cup squad. Both Ishan and the MI franchise will be eager to get back to winning ways as they are languishing at the seventh position at present.

Watch: RCB captain Virat Kohli consoles MI's Ishan Kishan as Bengaluru crush defending champions in IPL 2021

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli achieved yet another massive milestone as he became the first Indian batsman to complete 10,000 runs in T20 cricket on Sunday (September 26). Kohli, who is known for shattering records with the willow, completed his 10,000 runs in the shortest format in his side RCB's clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>

<p>Kohli, who was only 13 runs away from becoming the first Indian batsman to reach the elusive milestone, achieved the fest in Jasprit Bumrah's over. Kohli looked in sublime touch once again as he notched up his second successive half-century in IPL 2021, against MI on Sunday. Kohli scored 51 off 42 balls and posted a 68-run stand for the second wicket with KS Bharat (32) after opener Devdutt Padikkal was sent packing on a duck.</p>

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<p>Kohli now has 10038 runs in T20 cricket and has surpassed Australia's David Warner (10019) to move to the fourth spot on the list of highest run-getters in T20 cricket. The elite list is topped by Chris Gayle, who has a staggering 14,275 runs to his name in the shortest format followed by Kieron Pollard (11195) and Shoaib Malik (10808). Kohli has played T20 cricket for Team India, RCB and Delhi in his career.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dale-steyn-names-punjab-kings-star-as-long-term-contender-to-replace-virat-kohli-as-rcb-captain-416146">Dale Steyn names Punjab Kings star as long-term contender to replace Virat Kohli as RCB captain</a></p>

<p>Kohli was also the first Indian batsman to complete 6,000 runs in the Indian Premier League. He is currently the all-time leading run-getter in the history of IPL with 6185 runs from 202 matches at a brilliant average of over 37. Kohli also holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single season.</p>

<p>He had amassed a staggering 973 runs in 16 matches in IPL 2016 - most by any batsman in a single season of the league.</p>

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli achieved yet another massive milestone as he became the first Indian batsman to complete 10,000 runs in T20 cricket on Sunday (September 26).

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) skipper Virat Kohli achieved yet another massive milestone as he became the first Indian batsman to complete 10,000 runs in T20 cricket on Sunday (September 26). Kohli, who is known for shattering records with the willow, completed his 10,000 runs in the shortest format in his side RCB's clash against Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Kohli, who was only 13 runs away from becoming the first Indian batsman to reach the elusive milestone, achieved the fest in Jasprit Bumrah's over. Kohli looked in sublime touch once again as he notched up his second successive half-century in IPL 2021, against MI on Sunday. Kohli scored 51 off 42 balls and posted a 68-run stand for the second wicket with KS Bharat (32) after opener Devdutt Padikkal was sent packing on a duck. Also Read: Twitter in awe of Virat Kohli-MS Dhoni's bromance as RCB skipper hugs MSD from behind after IPL clash Kohli now has 10038 runs in T20 cricket and has surpassed Australia's David Warner (10019) to move to the fourth spot on the list of highest run-getters in T20 cricket. The elite list is topped by Chris Gayle, who has a staggering 14,275 runs to his name in the shortest format followed by Kieron Pollard (11195) and Shoaib Malik (10808). Kohli has played T20 cricket for Team India, RCB and Delhi in his career. Also Read: Dale Steyn names Punjab Kings star as long-term contender to replace Virat Kohli as RCB captain Kohli was also the first Indian batsman to complete 6,000 runs in the Indian Premier League. He is currently the all-time leading run-getter in the history of IPL with 6185 runs from 202 matches at a brilliant average of over 37. Kohli also holds the record for scoring the most runs in a single season. He had amassed a staggering 973 runs in 16 matches in IPL 2016 - most by any batsman in a single season of the league.

Virat Kohli scripts history, becomes first Indian batsman to complete 10,000 runs in T20 cricket

<p>Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to bring an end to their winless drought in the ongoing UAE leg of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Both RCB and MI have lost their first two games in UAE and will be desperate to bounce back to winning ways in Sunday's clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai.</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore endured a shock 9-wicket defeat at the hand of KKR before losing against CSK in their last game. They are currently placed third on the points table with ten points from 9 matches and defeat tonight would see&nbsp;them drop to the fourth spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In their previous clash against CSK, skipper Kohli and opener Devdutt Padikkal starred with the bat, however, the middle-order's failure to contribute let them down in the clash. RCB will hope for a better show from the likes of AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell against MI.</p>

<p>Mumbai Indians too have tasted defeats against Chennai Super Kings and KKR so far in the UAE leg and will be battling for their maiden win of the UAE leg. All-rounder Hardik Pandya might make his comeback from injury and will boost MI's chances against RCB. Here is all you need to know about the clash -</p>

<p><strong>Head to head:</strong></p>

<p>Unsurprisingly, Mumbai Indians have the upper hand over RCB when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides. Mumbai Indians have 17 wins in a total of 28 meetings between the two sides in IPL.</p>

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<p>Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Virat Kohli thrice in the last five meetings between MI and RCB. For RCB, AB de Villiers will be the key against MI as the South African strikes at close to 250 in the death overs against MI since 2015.</p>

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<p>Royal Challengers are currently on a seven-match winless streak in the UAE and have batted first on each of the seven occasions.</p>

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<p><strong>Mumbai Indians: </strong>Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni, Aditya Tare, Chris Lynn, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Roosh Kalaria, James Neesham, Hardik Pandya, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Arjun Tendulkar, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh</p>

<p><strong>Royal Challengers Bangalore: </strong>Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat(w), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Tim David, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal, Daniel Christian, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Deep<br />
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Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to bring an end to their winless drought in the ongoing UAE leg of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be looking to bring an end to their winless drought in the ongoing UAE leg of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Both RCB and MI have lost their first two games in UAE and will be desperate to bounce back to winning ways in Sunday's clash at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Royal Challengers Bangalore endured a shock 9-wicket defeat at the hand of KKR before losing against CSK in their last game. They are currently placed third on the points table with ten points from 9 matches and defeat tonight would see them drop to the fourth spot. In their previous clash against CSK, skipper Kohli and opener Devdutt Padikkal starred with the bat, however, the middle-order's failure to contribute let them down in the clash. RCB will hope for a better show from the likes of AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell against MI. Mumbai Indians too have tasted defeats against Chennai Super Kings and KKR so far in the UAE leg and will be battling for their maiden win of the UAE leg. All-rounder Hardik Pandya might make his comeback from injury and will boost MI's chances against RCB. Here is all you need to know about the clash - Head to head: Unsurprisingly, Mumbai Indians have the upper hand over RCB when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides. Mumbai Indians have 17 wins in a total of 28 meetings between the two sides in IPL. Stats: Jasprit Bumrah has dismissed Virat Kohli thrice in the last five meetings between MI and RCB. For RCB, AB de Villiers will be the key against MI as the South African strikes at close to 250 in the death overs against MI since 2015. Trivia: Royal Challengers are currently on a seven-match winless streak in the UAE and have batted first on each of the seven occasions. Squads: Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma(c), Quinton de Kock(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, Saurabh Tiwary, Kieron Pollard, Krunal Pandya, Adam Milne, Rahul Chahar, Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Piyush Chawla, Dhawal Kulkarni, Aditya Tare, Chris Lynn, Nathan Coulter-Nile, Jayant Yadav, Roosh Kalaria, James Neesham, Hardik Pandya, Anmolpreet Singh, Anukul Roy, Arjun Tendulkar, Marco Jansen, Yudhvir Singh Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat(w), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Tim David, Wanindu Hasaranga, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Navdeep Saini, Yuzvendra Chahal, Daniel Christian, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Deep

IPL 2021: RCB vs MI - Head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>Virat Kohli is all set to step down as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the conclusion of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli, who had earlier announced his decision to leave Team India's T20 captaincy, confirmed that he will not lead RCB after the 2021 edition of IPL.</p>

<p>RCB will be in the market, looking for an ideal replacement for Kohli as the captain of the side after the current season. While many have touted AB de Villiers to lead the side after Kohli, former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has named a former RCB star as a perfect long-term captaincy replacement for Kohli. Steyn wants Punjab Kings (PBKS) superstar KL Rahul to return to RCB and lead the side.</p>

<p>Rahul is currently leading Punjab Kings in IPL and has been one of the most consistent batsmen in the league over the last few years. Rahul was part of the RCB squad but was let go of by the franchise ahead of the 2018 season before being picked by Punjab Kings in the auction.</p>

<p>Steyn feels RCB should try to get Rahul back if they want a long-term replacement for Kohli. RCB are yet to win their maiden IPL title while Rahul also&nbsp;failed to take PBKS to playoffs in his debut season as the captain of the side last year.</p>

<p>"If RCB are going to look at a long-term contender as captain, they should be looking within their own borders. The name I've got is an ex-Bangalore player. It's KL Rahul. I just have a feeling he is going to return back to Bangalore in next year's auction," Steyn told <em>ESPNCricinfo</em>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Kohli had taken over as full-time captain of RCB in 2013 and guided them to the final in 2016 where they lost against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Kohli has so far failed to inspire his side to their maiden title and will be hoping to step down on a high this season. RCB are currently placed third on the IPL 2021 points table with ten points from nine matches.</p>

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Virat Kohli is all set to step down as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the conclusion of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Virat Kohli is all set to step down as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the conclusion of the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Kohli, who had earlier announced his decision to leave Team India's T20 captaincy, confirmed that he will not lead RCB after the 2021 edition of IPL. RCB will be in the market, looking for an ideal replacement for Kohli as the captain of the side after the current season. While many have touted AB de Villiers to lead the side after Kohli, former South Africa pacer Dale Steyn has named a former RCB star as a perfect long-term captaincy replacement for Kohli. Steyn wants Punjab Kings (PBKS) superstar KL Rahul to return to RCB and lead the side. Rahul is currently leading Punjab Kings in IPL and has been one of the most consistent batsmen in the league over the last few years. Rahul was part of the RCB squad but was let go of by the franchise ahead of the 2018 season before being picked by Punjab Kings in the auction. Steyn feels RCB should try to get Rahul back if they want a long-term replacement for Kohli. RCB are yet to win their maiden IPL title while Rahul also failed to take PBKS to playoffs in his debut season as the captain of the side last year. "If RCB are going to look at a long-term contender as captain, they should be looking within their own borders. The name I've got is an ex-Bangalore player. It's KL Rahul. I just have a feeling he is going to return back to Bangalore in next year's auction," Steyn told ESPNCricinfo. Kohli had taken over as full-time captain of RCB in 2013 and guided them to the final in 2016 where they lost against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Kohli has so far failed to inspire his side to their maiden title and will be hoping to step down on a high this season. RCB are currently placed third on the IPL 2021 points table with ten points from nine matches.

Dale Steyn names Punjab Kings star as long-term contender to replace Virat Kohli as RCB captain

<p>Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be desperate to return to winning ways when they lock horns at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday. The blockbuster clash between the two sides will be the second game of the doubleheader Sunday.</p>

<p>It has not been an ideal start for both RCB and MI in the UAE leg of the season as they have endured bak-to-bac defeats in their last two encounters against the same opponents. MI lost against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in their first game of the UAE leg before slipping to another disappointing defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their next game.</p>

<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore were all out on 92 in their first game against Kolkata Knight Riders and were crushed by nine wickets before facing a six-wicket loss against Chennai Super Kings in their last game. RCB and MI are separated by just two points on the points table and will be desperate to get their campaign back on track with a win in Dubai on Sunday.</p>

<p>RCB's batting woes have been left exposed once again this season as their middle-order suffered a terrible collapse against CSK. The bowlers too are yet to find their mojo with the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Kyle Jamieson nowhere near their best yet.</p>

<p>For Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan's form in the middle has been a cause of concern and the defending champions have also missed the presence of Hardik Pandya, who might make his comeback from injury against RCB on Sunday.</p>

<p><strong>RCB vs MI match prediction: </strong>Mumbai Indians have dominated RCB over the years when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides in IPL. However, RCB will be desperate to bounce back and cement their place in top four with a win on Sunday. It promises to be a cracking encounter with RCB likely to come out on top.</p>

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Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be desperate to return to winning ways when they lock horns at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday.

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be desperate to return to winning ways when they lock horns at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 on Sunday. The blockbuster clash between the two sides will be the second game of the doubleheader Sunday. It has not been an ideal start for both RCB and MI in the UAE leg of the season as they have endured bak-to-bac defeats in their last two encounters against the same opponents. MI lost against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings in their first game of the UAE leg before slipping to another disappointing defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders in their next game. Royal Challengers Bangalore were all out on 92 in their first game against Kolkata Knight Riders and were crushed by nine wickets before facing a six-wicket loss against Chennai Super Kings in their last game. RCB and MI are separated by just two points on the points table and will be desperate to get their campaign back on track with a win in Dubai on Sunday. RCB's batting woes have been left exposed once again this season as their middle-order suffered a terrible collapse against CSK. The bowlers too are yet to find their mojo with the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Kyle Jamieson nowhere near their best yet. For Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan's form in the middle has been a cause of concern and the defending champions have also missed the presence of Hardik Pandya, who might make his comeback from injury against RCB on Sunday. RCB vs MI match prediction: Mumbai Indians have dominated RCB over the years when it comes to the head-to-head record between the two sides in IPL. However, RCB will be desperate to bounce back and cement their place in top four with a win on Sunday. It promises to be a cracking encounter with RCB likely to come out on top.

RCB vs MI, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians match?

<p>&nbsp;Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was left dejected after a second loss in as many matches here and said that another 15-20 runs on the board would have given the side a winning total.<br />
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RCB came up with a much-improved performance of the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Friday, notching up 156/6 thanks to half-centuries from Devdutt Padikkal (70) and Kohli (53), but still lost by six wickets after some incisive bowling by Dwayne Bravo and Shardul Thakur.<br />
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RCB, who have never won an IPL title, had earlier lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets in the opening match of the second leg of the tournament here where they could only score a dismal 92 runs.<br />
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"The wicket did slow down a bit. But I feel we left out 15-20 runs out there. 175 would`ve been a winning total. Didn`t bowl consistently. Didn`t show that much courage I guess with the ball. They (CSK) bowled well in the back end of the innings, executed the slower balls and yorkers nicely," Kohli said after the match.<br />
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The 32-year-old stated that they "have to show more courage in crunch moments" and also, asserts that they have to get back on that winning form again.<br />
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The two losses have seen RCB`s fortunes dip sharply and they are currently third on the table with 10 points from nine games behind CSK and Delhi Capitals who hold first and second place respectively with 14 points apiece. Rajasthan Royal, who have played a game less, could push RCB further down if they win the next game.<br />
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"We spoke of areas we didn`t want them to hit and we didn`t do that. That little bit of X factor was missing in the first 5-6 overs. Got to get on that winning run again. This one is a bit more disappointing. The first one we just weren`t in the game. Have to show more courage in crunch moments. This tournament goes by quickly," he added.<br />
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Up next, RCB take on the defending champions Mumbai Indians on September 26 at the Dubai International Stadium.<br />
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Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was left dejected after a second loss in as many matches here and said that another 15-20 runs on the board would have given the side a winning total.

Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli was left dejected after a second loss in as many matches here and said that another 15-20 runs on the board would have given the side a winning total. RCB came up with a much-improved performance of the Mahendra Singh Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings on Friday, notching up 156/6 thanks to half-centuries from Devdutt Padikkal (70) and Kohli (53), but still lost by six wickets after some incisive bowling by Dwayne Bravo and Shardul Thakur. RCB, who have never won an IPL title, had earlier lost to Kolkata Knight Riders by nine wickets in the opening match of the second leg of the tournament here where they could only score a dismal 92 runs. "The wicket did slow down a bit. But I feel we left out 15-20 runs out there. 175 would`ve been a winning total. Didn`t bowl consistently. Didn`t show that much courage I guess with the ball. They (CSK) bowled well in the back end of the innings, executed the slower balls and yorkers nicely," Kohli said after the match. The 32-year-old stated that they "have to show more courage in crunch moments" and also, asserts that they have to get back on that winning form again. The two losses have seen RCB`s fortunes dip sharply and they are currently third on the table with 10 points from nine games behind CSK and Delhi Capitals who hold first and second place respectively with 14 points apiece. Rajasthan Royal, who have played a game less, could push RCB further down if they win the next game. "We spoke of areas we didn`t want them to hit and we didn`t do that. That little bit of X factor was missing in the first 5-6 overs. Got to get on that winning run again. This one is a bit more disappointing. The first one we just weren`t in the game. Have to show more courage in crunch moments. This tournament goes by quickly," he added. Up next, RCB take on the defending champions Mumbai Indians on September 26 at the Dubai International Stadium.

Didn't show much courage, says a dejected Virat Kohli after back-to-back defeats in IPL 2021

<p>Former India cricketer and cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar has backed two Mumbai Indians (MI) stars as potential captaincy replacements for Virat Kohli after he steps down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) post the conclusion of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season. Manjrekar has made a couple of surprising picks for RCB captaincy post Kohli.</p>

<p>Kohli has already announced that he will be stepping down as the captain of the franchise after the end of the ongoing season. While many believe AB de Villiers should get a chance to lead the side, Manjrekar believes De Villiers should not be Kohli's successor as he is already in the twilight of his career.</p>

<p>Manjrekar named a total of three players who he feels will be ideal replacements for Kohli as RCB captain. He picked two Mumbai Indians players - Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav along with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star David Warner to become the next RCB skipper.</p>

<p>"How many years could you get out of AB de Villiers as the captain? So I would like to have someone who has at least three years to offer. Pollard is one guy who has the leadership qualities. Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner are my three contenders," Manjrekar said in a video on <em>ESPN Cricinfo</em>.</p>

<p>Pollard has led Mumbai Indians on several occasions in the absence of Rohit Sharma while Suryakumar was the vice-captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders during his stint with the side under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy. Warner, who has led Sunrsiers Hyderabad to their only IPL title, was sacked from captaincy last season and can be a terrific replacement for Kohli.</p>

<p>Kohli's RCB currently find themselves on the third spot on the points table after a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings on Friday. Kohli will be hoping to end on a high and help his side clinch their maiden IPL title before stepping down as the captain.</p>


Former India cricketer and cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar has backed two Mumbai Indians (MI) stars as potential captaincy replacements for Virat Kohli after he steps down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) post the conclusion of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

Former India cricketer and cricket expert Sanjay Manjrekar has backed two Mumbai Indians (MI) stars as potential captaincy replacements for Virat Kohli after he steps down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) post the conclusion of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season. Manjrekar has made a couple of surprising picks for RCB captaincy post Kohli. Kohli has already announced that he will be stepping down as the captain of the franchise after the end of the ongoing season. While many believe AB de Villiers should get a chance to lead the side, Manjrekar believes De Villiers should not be Kohli's successor as he is already in the twilight of his career. Manjrekar named a total of three players who he feels will be ideal replacements for Kohli as RCB captain. He picked two Mumbai Indians players - Kieron Pollard and Suryakumar Yadav along with Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) star David Warner to become the next RCB skipper. "How many years could you get out of AB de Villiers as the captain? So I would like to have someone who has at least three years to offer. Pollard is one guy who has the leadership qualities. Suryakumar Yadav and David Warner are my three contenders," Manjrekar said in a video on ESPN Cricinfo. Pollard has led Mumbai Indians on several occasions in the absence of Rohit Sharma while Suryakumar was the vice-captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders during his stint with the side under Gautam Gambhir's captaincy. Warner, who has led Sunrsiers Hyderabad to their only IPL title, was sacked from captaincy last season and can be a terrific replacement for Kohli. Kohli's RCB currently find themselves on the third spot on the points table after a six-wicket defeat at the hands of Chennai Super Kings on Friday. Kohli will be hoping to end on a high and help his side clinch their maiden IPL title before stepping down as the captain.

Suryakumar Yadav or Kieron Pollard: Sanjay Manjrekar names surprise picks as future RCB captain after Virat Kohli

<p>Virat Kohli's admiration for MS Dhoni is a secret to none. Their camaraderie often becomes the talk of the town when the iconic duo lock horns against each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having made his international debut under Dhoni in 2008, Kohli shares a great rapport with the former Indian captain and the two remain friends off the pitch even after the CSK skipper's retirement from international cricket.</p>

<p>The bromance between Dhoni and Kohli once again took social media by storm on Friday as the iconic duo came up against each other in the ongoing second leg of IPL 2021 in UAE. Dhoni's CSK defeated Kohli's RCB by six wickets to secure the top spot on the points table and bag their second win in a row in the UAE leg of the tournament.</p>

<p>Post the match, the fans got to witness a heartwarming moment between the duo as Kohli was spotted hugging Dhoni from behind on the ground. Dhoni was speaking with his teammates when Kohli came from behind and hugged the former India captain. The pictures and video of the incident soon went viral on social media with fans lauding the bromance between the two greats of Indian cricket.</p>

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<p>Talking about the game, Dhoni's men once again outclassed Kohli &amp; Co. in the second meeting between the two sides this season. Despite a brilliant start from openers Kohli (53) and Devdutt Padikkal (70), who posted an opening stand of 111 runs, RCB could only manage 156 runs on the board in 20 overs after Dwayne Bravo and Shardul Thakur pulled things back for CSK in the death overs.</p>

<p>Asked to chase 157, CSK openers Faf du Plessis (31) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (38) got the Yellow Army off to a solid start with a 71-run partnership for the first wicket. Ambati Rayudu (32) and Moeen Ali (23) also made crucial contributions before MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina took CSK home with 11 balls to spare.</p>

<p>CSK won the game by six wickets to bag their second win in a row in the UAE leg and move to the top spot on the points table.</p>


Virat Kohli's admiration for MS Dhoni is a secret to none. Their camaraderie often becomes the talk of the town when the iconic duo lock horns against each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

Virat Kohli's admiration for MS Dhoni is a secret to none. Their camaraderie often becomes the talk of the town when the iconic duo lock horns against each other in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Having made his international debut under Dhoni in 2008, Kohli shares a great rapport with the former Indian captain and the two remain friends off the pitch even after the CSK skipper's retirement from international cricket. The bromance between Dhoni and Kohli once again took social media by storm on Friday as the iconic duo came up against each other in the ongoing second leg of IPL 2021 in UAE. Dhoni's CSK defeated Kohli's RCB by six wickets to secure the top spot on the points table and bag their second win in a row in the UAE leg of the tournament. Post the match, the fans got to witness a heartwarming moment between the duo as Kohli was spotted hugging Dhoni from behind on the ground. Dhoni was speaking with his teammates when Kohli came from behind and hugged the former India captain. The pictures and video of the incident soon went viral on social media with fans lauding the bromance between the two greats of Indian cricket. Watch video: Ahhhhhhhh My Precious Duo sharing this special bond 😍😍😭😭😭 Kohli backhugging Dhoni 😭😭#Mahirat #CSKvsRCB #Dhoni #ViratKohli#RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/Bk6HL21QHm — 🌙 (@sooloeyfied) September 25, 2021 × Talking about the game, Dhoni's men once again outclassed Kohli & Co. in the second meeting between the two sides this season. Despite a brilliant start from openers Kohli (53) and Devdutt Padikkal (70), who posted an opening stand of 111 runs, RCB could only manage 156 runs on the board in 20 overs after Dwayne Bravo and Shardul Thakur pulled things back for CSK in the death overs. Asked to chase 157, CSK openers Faf du Plessis (31) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (38) got the Yellow Army off to a solid start with a 71-run partnership for the first wicket. Ambati Rayudu (32) and Moeen Ali (23) also made crucial contributions before MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina took CSK home with 11 balls to spare. CSK won the game by six wickets to bag their second win in a row in the UAE leg and move to the top spot on the points table.

Twitter in awe of Virat Kohli-MS Dhoni's bromance as RCB skipper hugs MSD from behind after IPL clash

<p>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Narhari Amin, Ajay Bhardwaj, Ramilaben Bara and Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil have been elected as Rajya Sabha members from Gujarat.</p>

<p>Counting of votes for four seats in Gujarat began after a delay of four-hours as the Congress demanded that the Election Commission invalidate two BJP votes on different grounds.</p>

<p>As many as 43 first-timers are set to enter the Upper House accounting for 72 per cent of vacancies being filled up, the research division of Rajya Sabha has found.</p>

<p>For the 19 vacancies in Rajya Sabha for which results were announced on Friday, there were 28 candidates in the fray of which 24 were never members of Rajya Sabha.</p>

<p>Friday's contest is between such freshers in Gujarat, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from PTI)&nbsp;</em></p>


Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Narhari Amin, Ajay Bhardwaj, Ramilaben Bara and Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil have been elected as Rajya Sabha members from Gujarat.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders Narhari Amin, Ajay Bhardwaj, Ramilaben Bara and Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil have been elected as Rajya Sabha members from Gujarat. Counting of votes for four seats in Gujarat began after a delay of four-hours as the Congress demanded that the Election Commission invalidate two BJP votes on different grounds. As many as 43 first-timers are set to enter the Upper House accounting for 72 per cent of vacancies being filled up, the research division of Rajya Sabha has found. For the 19 vacancies in Rajya Sabha for which results were announced on Friday, there were 28 candidates in the fray of which 24 were never members of Rajya Sabha. Friday's contest is between such freshers in Gujarat, Manipur, Meghalaya and Mizoram. (With inputs from PTI)

You can gain momentum through losing as well: Kevin Pietersen slams RCB after disappointing defeat against CSK

<p>MS Dhoni will be up against Virat Kohli when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday (September 24). The two teams share an epic rivalry in the competition and have managed to get the better of each other on several occasions in the past.</p>

<p>In their first meeting of the season back in India, CSK&nbsp;had mauled RCB by 69 runs to bring an end to their unbeaten run in the tournament. Revenge will be on Kohli &amp; Co's mind when they will lock horns with the Men in Yellow on Friday. Both teams have enjoyed a great campaign so far this season and are placed inside the top three at present.</p>

<p>RCB faced a humiliating 9-wicket defeat in their opening game of the UAE leg against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi earlier this week and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways. It was a terrible batting performance from Kohli &amp; Co. as they were skittled out for a paltry 92 and lost the game with ten overs to spare.</p>

<p>CSK, on the other hand, made a winning start in the second leg of the season with a convincing 20-run win over defending champions Mumbai Indians in their first game in the UAE. CSK put on a fighting total of 156 runs on the board with the help of Ruturaj Gaikwad's 88 and went on to successfully defend the target to bag an all-important win.</p>

<p>While momentum is in CSK's favour heading into the clash, Dhoni's men also enjoy a superior head-to-head record against RCB. CSK have won 18 and lost 9 out of the 28 matches between the two sides so far in the Indian Premier League. However, outside India, RCB and CSK have both won three matches apiece in six encounters between them.</p>

<p><strong>RCB vs CSK match prediction: </strong>RCB are yet to settle down as a unit as the likes of AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell and captain Kohli himself looked far from firing against KKR. CSK have traditionally enjoyed an upper hand against Kohli's men and have momentum on their side to bag their second win in a row in the second leg of IPL 2021.</p>


MS Dhoni will be up against Virat Kohli when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday (September 24).

MS Dhoni will be up against Virat Kohli when Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Friday (September 24). The two teams share an epic rivalry in the competition and have managed to get the better of each other on several occasions in the past. In their first meeting of the season back in India, CSK had mauled RCB by 69 runs to bring an end to their unbeaten run in the tournament. Revenge will be on Kohli & Co's mind when they will lock horns with the Men in Yellow on Friday. Both teams have enjoyed a great campaign so far this season and are placed inside the top three at present. RCB faced a humiliating 9-wicket defeat in their opening game of the UAE leg against Kolkata Knight Riders in Abu Dhabi earlier this week and will be looking to bounce back to winning ways. It was a terrible batting performance from Kohli & Co. as they were skittled out for a paltry 92 and lost the game with ten overs to spare. CSK, on the other hand, made a winning start in the second leg of the season with a convincing 20-run win over defending champions Mumbai Indians in their first game in the UAE. CSK put on a fighting total of 156 runs on the board with the help of Ruturaj Gaikwad's 88 and went on to successfully defend the target to bag an all-important win. While momentum is in CSK's favour heading into the clash, Dhoni's men also enjoy a superior head-to-head record against RCB. CSK have won 18 and lost 9 out of the 28 matches between the two sides so far in the Indian Premier League. However, outside India, RCB and CSK have both won three matches apiece in six encounters between them. RCB vs CSK match prediction: RCB are yet to settle down as a unit as the likes of AB de Villiers, Glenn Maxwell and captain Kohli himself looked far from firing against KKR. CSK have traditionally enjoyed an upper hand against Kohli's men and have momentum on their side to bag their second win in a row in the second leg of IPL 2021.

RCB vs CSK, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match?

<p>Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in world cricket and the best in Indian cricket. While there are many good fielders in Team India, Jadeja's swift movement on the field, rocket-arm, agility and presence of mind stands tall.</p>

<p>During the IPL 2017 edition, Suresh Raina-led Gujarat Lions (GL) were involved in a high-voltage thriller versus Mumbai Indians (MI). It was the 35th match of the edition, in Raipur, which down to the last over where Jadeja's stunning throws propelled the clash to the Super Over. Here's the video of the all-rounder who dismissed two MI batsmen in the final over to take the clash to the one-over eliminator:</p>

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<p>Talking about the clash, GL opted to bat first and rode on Brendon McCullum's 48 and Jadeja's 21-ball 28 propelled Gujarat to a moderate score of 153-9. In response, Rohit-led MI were kept in the run-chase courtesy Parthiv Patel's 70 and handy knocks from the middle-order. However, Basil Thampi's 3-fer and James Faulkner's two-wicket haul&nbsp;led the game to the last over, with MI needing 11 with two wickets in hand. Jadeja's twin direct-hits forced the game into the Super Over, where MI finally emerged on top.</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Jadeja was part of the now-defunct GL franchise back then as MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were banned for a two-year period due to the spot-fixing scandal.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At present, both Jadeja and Raina are part of the CSK line-up, who is gearing up for their face-off versus Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the second and final leg of IPL 2021, in the UAE, on Friday evening (September 24).</p>


Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in world cricket and the best in Indian cricket. While there are many good fielders in Team India, Jadeja's swift movement on the field, rocket-arm, agility and presence of mind stands tall.

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best fielders in world cricket and the best in Indian cricket. While there are many good fielders in Team India, Jadeja's swift movement on the field, rocket-arm, agility and presence of mind stands tall. During the IPL 2017 edition, Suresh Raina-led Gujarat Lions (GL) were involved in a high-voltage thriller versus Mumbai Indians (MI). It was the 35th match of the edition, in Raipur, which down to the last over where Jadeja's stunning throws propelled the clash to the Super Over. Here's the video of the all-rounder who dismissed two MI batsmen in the final over to take the clash to the one-over eliminator: Bahar bindaas gumthe ho. Mast meh timepass karthe ho, jab aapko ghar pe rahena chahiye. Phir yeh toh hona he tha #Staystaysafe #runoutmathona pic.twitter.com/UfggndGMkG — Ravindrasinh jadeja (@imjadeja) April 28, 2020 × Talking about the clash, GL opted to bat first and rode on Brendon McCullum's 48 and Jadeja's 21-ball 28 propelled Gujarat to a moderate score of 153-9. In response, Rohit-led MI were kept in the run-chase courtesy Parthiv Patel's 70 and handy knocks from the middle-order. However, Basil Thampi's 3-fer and James Faulkner's two-wicket haul led the game to the last over, with MI needing 11 with two wickets in hand. Jadeja's twin direct-hits forced the game into the Super Over, where MI finally emerged on top. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, RCB vs CSK, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings? For the unversed, Jadeja was part of the now-defunct GL franchise back then as MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) were banned for a two-year period due to the spot-fixing scandal. At present, both Jadeja and Raina are part of the CSK line-up, who is gearing up for their face-off versus Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the second and final leg of IPL 2021, in the UAE, on Friday evening (September 24).

Watch: When Gujarat Lions' Ravindra Jadeja's rocket-arm propelled clash vs Mumbai Indians to Super Over in IPL 2017

<p>Match 35 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two heavyweight sides in the form of Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with each other at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>CSK will enter the contest as favourites after their 20-run win in the second and final leg's opener, versus Mumbai Indians (MI), and having already mauled RCB -- by 69 runs -- during the first leg in India. Moreover, the head-to-head record also sees CSK's dominance over RCB, leading 17-9.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Kohli-led RCB, they have their back against the wall after a terrible start to the second leg, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 9 wickets with 10 overs to spare. While Bengaluru remain at the third spot, with 5 wins from 8 encounters, they will feel the heat if they fail to open their account in the UAE leg with another defeat. Their net run-rate, -0.706, is already in the negative.</p>

<p><strong>Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p><strong>Where is the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings taking place?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.</p>

<p><strong>What time does the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings begin?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday.</p>

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<p><strong>Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings?</strong></p>

<p>The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.</p>


Match 35 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two heavyweight sides in the form of Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with each other at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

Match 35 of the IPL 2021 edition will see two heavyweight sides in the form of Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with each other at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. CSK will enter the contest as favourites after their 20-run win in the second and final leg's opener, versus Mumbai Indians (MI), and having already mauled RCB -- by 69 runs -- during the first leg in India. Moreover, the head-to-head record also sees CSK's dominance over RCB, leading 17-9. For Kohli-led RCB, they have their back against the wall after a terrible start to the second leg, losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 9 wickets with 10 overs to spare. While Bengaluru remain at the third spot, with 5 wins from 8 encounters, they will feel the heat if they fail to open their account in the UAE leg with another defeat. Their net run-rate, -0.706, is already in the negative. Let's take a look at the means on how to live stream or view the match: Where is the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings taking place? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings will take place at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. What time does the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings begin? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings begins at 7:30 PM IST on Friday. ALSO READ | MS Dhoni loses cool after on-field confusion with Dwayne Bravo led to a dropped catch during CSK vs MI tie - Watch Where and how to watch live coverage of the IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings? The IPL 2021 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings will be aired live on Star Sports channels - Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3 and Star Sports 3 HD. The online streaming of the IPL 2021 match between PBKS vs RCB will be available on Hotstar.

IPL 2021, RCB vs CSK, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings?

<p>MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings(CSK) will take on Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match no.35 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24). Both teams have enjoyed a great campaign so far this season and are placed inside the top three on the points table.</p>

<p>The two teams had ended the India leg with five wins each in their first seven games, however, RCB are currently placed third, with two points less than CSK after suffering a 9-wicket defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in their first game of the UAE leg of the tournament earlier this week.</p>

<p>CSK made a winning start as they hammered Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the first game in UAE. The two teams have enjoyed an intense rivalry over the past few years and will be looking to get the better of each other in Sharjah on Friday. Here is all you need to know about the blockbuster clash:&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Head to head record:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings hold a massive edge over Royal Challengers Bangalore when it comes to head-to-head record between the two teams. CSK have won 17 matches and lost only 9 times in 26 meetings against RCB. They won comfortably by 69 runs in the last meeting between the two sides in Mumbai this year.</p>

<p><strong>Stats:</strong></p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni possesses a brilliant record against RCB in the IPL. He has notched up 824 runs at an average of 141.50 against Virat Kohli's men - the most runs scored by Dhoni against a single team in the history of IPL.</p>

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<p>Ravindra Jadeja single-handedly won CSK the match in MS Dhoni &amp; Co.'s last outing against RCB in IPL 2021. Jadeja slammed a 28-ball 62 and picked up a three-wicket haul with the ball to decimate RCB and bag the Man of the Match award for his all-round heroics.</p>

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<p>Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat(w), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sachin Baby, Daniel Christian, Dushmantha Chameera, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, George Garton, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Deep</p>

<p>Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood, Sam Curran, Robin Uthappa, Cheteshwar Pujara, Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Jason Behrendorff, Krishnappa Gowtham, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Harishankar Reddy, Bhagath Varma<br />
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MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings(CSK) will take on Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match no.35 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24).

MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings(CSK) will take on Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in match no.35 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah on Friday (September 24). Both teams have enjoyed a great campaign so far this season and are placed inside the top three on the points table. The two teams had ended the India leg with five wins each in their first seven games, however, RCB are currently placed third, with two points less than CSK after suffering a 9-wicket defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in their first game of the UAE leg of the tournament earlier this week. CSK made a winning start as they hammered Mumbai Indians by seven wickets in the first game in UAE. The two teams have enjoyed an intense rivalry over the past few years and will be looking to get the better of each other in Sharjah on Friday. Here is all you need to know about the blockbuster clash: Head to head record: Chennai Super Kings hold a massive edge over Royal Challengers Bangalore when it comes to head-to-head record between the two teams. CSK have won 17 matches and lost only 9 times in 26 meetings against RCB. They won comfortably by 69 runs in the last meeting between the two sides in Mumbai this year. Stats: Chennai Super Kings skipper MS Dhoni possesses a brilliant record against RCB in the IPL. He has notched up 824 runs at an average of 141.50 against Virat Kohli's men - the most runs scored by Dhoni against a single team in the history of IPL. Trivia Ravindra Jadeja single-handedly won CSK the match in MS Dhoni & Co.'s last outing against RCB in IPL 2021. Jadeja slammed a 28-ball 62 and picked up a three-wicket haul with the ball to decimate RCB and bag the Man of the Match award for his all-round heroics. Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Srikar Bharat(w), Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Wanindu Hasaranga, Kyle Jamieson, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Navdeep Saini, Sachin Baby, Daniel Christian, Dushmantha Chameera, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, George Garton, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Shahbaz Ahmed, Akash Deep Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood, Sam Curran, Robin Uthappa, Cheteshwar Pujara, Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Jason Behrendorff, Krishnappa Gowtham, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Harishankar Reddy, Bhagath Varma

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Chennai Super Kings head to head record, trivia, stats and squads

<p>Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a loss by a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday (September 20) as an inspired bowling performance with Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell taking three wickets each demolished the opposition batting.&nbsp;</p>

<p>KKR opener Shubman Gill top-scored with a knock of 48 runs as the team chased down the small target of 93 runs with nine wickets in hand and 60 balls to spare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>During the match, RCB's batsman AB de Villiers set an unwanted record as Andre Russell bowled him on&nbsp;a golden duck with a&nbsp;toe-crushing yorker. It was the sixth time that de Villiers had got out for a golden duck in the IPL.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>IN PICS | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/rcb-vs-kkr-ipl-2021-key-moments-from-eoin-morgan-cos-clinical-win-over-virat-kohlis-bengaluru-414541">RCB vs KKR, IPL 2021: Key moments from Eoin Morgan &amp; Co.'s clinical win over Virat Kohli's Bengaluru</a></strong></p>

<p>It was also the 10th time that de Villiers got a duck in the IPL and he is fifth among the current lot of players in IPL to have got out for zero, 10 or more times.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reacting to the stunning yorker, Russell said during a virtual chat session posted by the official social media handles of KKR that he "planned it".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Russell said, "That yorker? I planned it. Because, I was bowling hard-length before into the wicket, and when AB came out to bat, I know he's a smart player, and so he was definitely looking for a hard length ball.”&nbsp;</p>

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<p>"I just trusted myself to get the yorker in, and it worked. So, I'm happy," he added. When Russell got to know that it was de Villiers' first golden duck since 2016, he said, "Well, I was not checking that stat, but I'm happy it was tonight."</p>

<p>"AB de Villiers is a top player. You know getting him out on the first ball is definitely my night," Russell said, adding that he met ABD after the match hugged him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"After the game, I went by him and I gave him a hug and I said big man I got you tonight. It's all part of the game," Russell concluded.&nbsp;</p>

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Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a loss by a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday (September 20) as an inspired bowling performance with Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell taking three wickets each demolished the opposition batting.

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore suffered a loss by a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders on Monday (September 20) as an inspired bowling performance with Varun Chakravarthy and Andre Russell taking three wickets each demolished the opposition batting. KKR opener Shubman Gill top-scored with a knock of 48 runs as the team chased down the small target of 93 runs with nine wickets in hand and 60 balls to spare. During the match, RCB's batsman AB de Villiers set an unwanted record as Andre Russell bowled him on a golden duck with a toe-crushing yorker. It was the sixth time that de Villiers had got out for a golden duck in the IPL. IN PICS | RCB vs KKR, IPL 2021: Key moments from Eoin Morgan & Co.'s clinical win over Virat Kohli's Bengaluru It was also the 10th time that de Villiers got a duck in the IPL and he is fifth among the current lot of players in IPL to have got out for zero, 10 or more times. Reacting to the stunning yorker, Russell said during a virtual chat session posted by the official social media handles of KKR that he "planned it". Russell said, "That yorker? I planned it. Because, I was bowling hard-length before into the wicket, and when AB came out to bat, I know he's a smart player, and so he was definitely looking for a hard length ball.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders) × "I just trusted myself to get the yorker in, and it worked. So, I'm happy," he added. When Russell got to know that it was de Villiers' first golden duck since 2016, he said, "Well, I was not checking that stat, but I'm happy it was tonight." "AB de Villiers is a top player. You know getting him out on the first ball is definitely my night," Russell said, adding that he met ABD after the match hugged him. "After the game, I went by him and I gave him a hug and I said big man I got you tonight. It's all part of the game," Russell concluded. A quick reminder to all RCB fans that Andre Russell owns their Franchise 👍 pic.twitter.com/skHETTMU87 — Honest MI Fan (@stfuarshu) September 21, 2021 ×

'I went by him and gave him a hug': Andre Russell on taking AB de Villiers' wicket with stunning yorker in IPL 2021

<p>As soon as the second and final leg of IPL 2021 commenced, on September 19 (Sunday),&nbsp;Virat Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing his decision to step down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain after the end of the ongoing season. For the unversed, the 32-year-old Kohli had earlier announced that the T20 World Cup will be the last time he will lead India in the shortest format, citing workload issues.</p>

<p>With Kohli&nbsp;now leading RCB for the final time in IPL 14's UAE leg, the three-time runners-up couldn't start well in the second-half; losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 9 wickets in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi&nbsp;on Monday (September 20). Following RCB's heavy defeat, which has dented their net run-rate as well, a former Indian cricketer has made a bold claim regarding RCB skipper Kohli.</p>

<p>“Look at the way he was playing against Kolkata Knight Riders. Just clueless! It seems he is struggling big time right now. There are chances that he could be removed mid-way through the season. It has happened earlier also with other teams — like with Dinesh Karthik in KKR and David Warner in Sunrisers Hyderabad, among others. They were either removed or they stepped down mid-way. So it can happen in RCB as well… I have this feeling after watching yesterday’s match. One more bad game and you can see a change in RCB captaincy right away,"&nbsp;a former India cricketer, on the condition of anonymity, told I<em>ANS.</em></p>

<p><strong>ALSO READ |&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/ipl-2021-5-lowest-scores-by-virat-kohli-led-rcb-after-flop-show-vs-kkr-in-match-31-414520#rcbs-49-all-out-vs-kkr-414511"><strong>IPL 2021: 5 lowest scores by Virat Kohli-led RCB after flop show vs KKR in Match 31</strong></a></p>

<p>Talking about the RCB versus KKR clash, Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bat first. However, none of their batters contributed heavily as they were bundled out for 92. In reply, KKR finished the run-chase in 10 overs with 9 wickets in hand.</p>

<p>RCB remain in the top four, at the third position, but need to pull up their socks and get on a winning streak if they have to enter the playoffs. They next face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (September 24) in Sharjah.</p>


As soon as the second and final leg of IPL 2021 commenced, on September 19 (Sunday), Virat Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing his decision to step down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain after the end of the ongoing season.

As soon as the second and final leg of IPL 2021 commenced, on September 19 (Sunday), Virat Kohli dropped a bomb by announcing his decision to step down as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain after the end of the ongoing season. For the unversed, the 32-year-old Kohli had earlier announced that the T20 World Cup will be the last time he will lead India in the shortest format, citing workload issues. With Kohli now leading RCB for the final time in IPL 14's UAE leg, the three-time runners-up couldn't start well in the second-half; losing to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 9 wickets in Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Monday (September 20). Following RCB's heavy defeat, which has dented their net run-rate as well, a former Indian cricketer has made a bold claim regarding RCB skipper Kohli. “Look at the way he was playing against Kolkata Knight Riders. Just clueless! It seems he is struggling big time right now. There are chances that he could be removed mid-way through the season. It has happened earlier also with other teams — like with Dinesh Karthik in KKR and David Warner in Sunrisers Hyderabad, among others. They were either removed or they stepped down mid-way. So it can happen in RCB as well… I have this feeling after watching yesterday’s match. One more bad game and you can see a change in RCB captaincy right away," a former India cricketer, on the condition of anonymity, told IANS. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: 5 lowest scores by Virat Kohli-led RCB after flop show vs KKR in Match 31 Talking about the RCB versus KKR clash, Bengaluru won the toss and elected to bat first. However, none of their batters contributed heavily as they were bundled out for 92. In reply, KKR finished the run-chase in 10 overs with 9 wickets in hand. RCB remain in the top four, at the third position, but need to pull up their socks and get on a winning streak if they have to enter the playoffs. They next face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday (September 24) in Sharjah.

'Clueless' Virat Kohli can be removed or asked to step down midway: Former cricketer's BOLD prediction on RCB captain