Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) did many things right in the IPL 2021 edition, however, the three-time runners-up bowed out of the mega event in the UAE after losing to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets in the Eliminator on Monday (October 11).

Opting to bat first, the Bengaluru franchise were off to a flier with a 49-run opening stand between Captain Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. However, Sunil Narine's 4 for 21 restricted RCB to a modest 138-7. While Kohli &amp; Co. gave a tough fight, they lost the battle in the final over as KKR edged past them with four wickets and two balls to spare, to setup a Qualifier 2 clash versus Delhi Capitals (DC).

After once again missing out on winning their maiden IPL championship, Kohli shared a heartfelt post for the ardent RCB fans worldwide and thanked the support staff and team management.

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“Not the result we wanted but I am so proud of the character shown by the boys throughout the tournament. A disappointing end but we can hold our heads high. Thank you to all the fans, management &amp; the support staff for your constant support. @RCBTweets,” wrote Kohli in the tweet.

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For the unversed, Kohli also ended his tenure as RCB captain post their exit in the IPL 2021 edition. At the post-match presentation, an emotional Kohli said, "I have tried my best to create a culture here where youngsters could come in and play with freedom and belief. It is something I have done with India as well. I have given my best. I don't know how the response has been, but I have given 120% to this franchise every time, which is something I will now do as a player. It is a great time to regroup and restructure for the next three years with people who will take this ahead. [On him staying with RCB] Yes definitely, I don't see myself playing anywhere else. Loyalty matters more to me than worldly pleasures. I would be in the RCB till the last day I play in the IPL."

For RCB, there were many positives in the form of Harshal Patel's emergence (32 wickets), Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal's form, however, they couldn't produce a complete team performance in the Eliminator to bow out. They ended the season with 9 wins and 6 losses.

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) did many things right in the IPL 2021 edition, however, the three-time runners-up bowed out of the mega event in the UAE after losing to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets in the Eliminator on Monday (October 11).

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) did many things right in the IPL 2021 edition, however, the three-time runners-up bowed out of the mega event in the UAE after losing to the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by four wickets in the Eliminator on Monday (October 11). Opting to bat first, the Bengaluru franchise were off to a flier with a 49-run opening stand between Captain Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal. However, Sunil Narine's 4 for 21 restricted RCB to a modest 138-7. While Kohli & Co. gave a tough fight, they lost the battle in the final over as KKR edged past them with four wickets and two balls to spare, to setup a Qualifier 2 clash versus Delhi Capitals (DC). After once again missing out on winning their maiden IPL championship, Kohli shared a heartfelt post for the ardent RCB fans worldwide and thanked the support staff and team management. ALSO READ | 'He has give RCB that kind of profile....' - Sunil Gavaskar opines on Virat Kohli's RCB captaincy tenure “Not the result we wanted but I am so proud of the character shown by the boys throughout the tournament. A disappointing end but we can hold our heads high. Thank you to all the fans, management & the support staff for your constant support. @RCBTweets,” wrote Kohli in the tweet. Not the result we wanted but I am so proud of the character shown by the boys throughout the tournament. A disappointing end but we can hold our heads high. Thank you to all the fans, management & the support staff for your constant support. @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/VxZLc5NKAG — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 12, 2021 × ALSO READ | 'He will see himself as a failure' - Michael Vaughan opines on Virat Kohli's tenure as RCB captain For the unversed, Kohli also ended his tenure as RCB captain post their exit in the IPL 2021 edition. At the post-match presentation, an emotional Kohli said, "I have tried my best to create a culture here where youngsters could come in and play with freedom and belief. It is something I have done with India as well. I have given my best. I don't know how the response has been, but I have given 120% to this franchise every time, which is something I will now do as a player. It is a great time to regroup and restructure for the next three years with people who will take this ahead. [On him staying with RCB] Yes definitely, I don't see myself playing anywhere else. Loyalty matters more to me than worldly pleasures. I would be in the RCB till the last day I play in the IPL." For RCB, there were many positives in the form of Harshal Patel's emergence (32 wickets), Glenn Maxwell and Yuzvendra Chahal's form, however, they couldn't produce a complete team performance in the Eliminator to bow out. They ended the season with 9 wins and 6 losses.

'We can hold our heads high' - Virat Kohli pens heartfelt note after RCB bow out of IPL 2021

Virat Kohli is the biggest name in world cricket in the modern-era. The 32-year-old broke into the scene at the highest level in 2008 and was a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. After the mega event, Team India went through a revamp which saw the rise of King Kohli.&nbsp;

Since then, Kohli continues to be the poster boy of Indian cricket and one of the best batsmen across formats. While many will point out that the right-hander isn't at his fluent best in all forms of the game, having not scored a single century since late 2019, but his records still speak volumes of his abilities. To date, Kohli has 70 international tons and over 22,000 runs.&nbsp;

While the Indian captain plays the game in an aggressive manner, he is totally opposite off the 22-yard cricket strip; fooling around with his teammates and having a blast from time to time even during training sessions. In the past, his ardent fans have often been treated with Kohli's funny side; imitating his Team India players with perfection. So far, Kohli has imitated the body language and playing style of many superstar cricketers, such as MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, etc.&nbsp;

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Here's a compilation of Kohli's imitation skills:

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The above video illustrates that while Kohli might be a passionate and aggressive cricketer on the field, he likes to have fun with his teammates off the 22-yard cricket strip and leaves the worries of the game behind him once stepping out of the field.&nbsp;

After Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowed out of the IPL 2021 edition, on Monday (October 11), the Indian captain will now gear up for leading the Men in Blue -- for the last time in the shortest format -- in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the UAE, from October 17.

Virat Kohli is the biggest name in world cricket in the modern-era. The 32-year-old broke into the scene at the highest level in 2008 and was a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home.

Virat Kohli is the biggest name in world cricket in the modern-era. The 32-year-old broke into the scene at the highest level in 2008 and was a part of the MS Dhoni-led Indian team which won the 2011 ODI World Cup at home. After the mega event, Team India went through a revamp which saw the rise of King Kohli. Since then, Kohli continues to be the poster boy of Indian cricket and one of the best batsmen across formats. While many will point out that the right-hander isn't at his fluent best in all forms of the game, having not scored a single century since late 2019, but his records still speak volumes of his abilities. To date, Kohli has 70 international tons and over 22,000 runs. While the Indian captain plays the game in an aggressive manner, he is totally opposite off the 22-yard cricket strip; fooling around with his teammates and having a blast from time to time even during training sessions. In the past, his ardent fans have often been treated with Kohli's funny side; imitating his Team India players with perfection. So far, Kohli has imitated the body language and playing style of many superstar cricketers, such as MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, Harbhajan Singh, Shikhar Dhawan, Ishant Sharma, Bollywood actor Anil Kapoor, etc. ALSO READ | Rohit Sharma likely to replace Virat Kohli as Team India's limited-overs captain post T20 World Cup: Reports Here's a compilation of Kohli's imitation skills: × ALSO READ | 'He will see himself as a failure' - Michael Vaughan opines on Virat Kohli's tenure as RCB captain The above video illustrates that while Kohli might be a passionate and aggressive cricketer on the field, he likes to have fun with his teammates off the 22-yard cricket strip and leaves the worries of the game behind him once stepping out of the field. After Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) bowed out of the IPL 2021 edition, on Monday (October 11), the Indian captain will now gear up for leading the Men in Blue -- for the last time in the shortest format -- in the upcoming T20 World Cup in the UAE, from October 17.

From MSD to Hitman: How Virat Kohli left fans in splits with his flawless imitation of Team India players

Virat Kohli's last game as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended in a defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11). RCB failed to defend the total of 138 runs to lose the knockout match by four wickets and bow out of the competition from the playoffs stage once again.

The defeat also marked an end to Kohli's reign as the captain of the side. The RCB skipper had announced earlier this season that he will step down from captaincy after IPL 2021. Kohli captained RCB in a total of nine seasons from 2013 but failed to inspire them to their maiden IPL title and would be disappointed to end his stint trophyless.

Nonetheless, Kohli led by example and set new standards at RCB with his exemplary leadership. He became the most successful RCB captain of all time with 64 wins in 140 matches, including a runners-up finish in the 2016 season. RCB players including AB de Villiers&nbsp;paid tribute to Kohli in the dressing after his final game as captain for the franchise.

In his tribute speech De Villiers, who is also a close friend of Kohli, lauded the run machine for inspiring many with his leadership qualities.

“The word that comes to mind is grateful (on being captained by Virat Kohli). The way you have captained the team has certainly inspired everyone. When it comes to your leadership, you have had a much bigger impact than you will ever understand. There are stories that you don’t ever hear of people’s lives that you have touched, not only on the cricket ground but away from it as well,” De Villiers was heard saying in a video shared by RCB.

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The star batsman, who shares a great rapport with Kohli, went on to pull his legs in his speech and said umpires in IPL will now sleep a bit better. Kohli has had several confrontations with umpires in the IPL over the years as a captain and was also involved in a heated argument with match official Virender Sharma in his last game as RCB captain against KKR on Monday.

“That’s much more important than a trophy, which I still believe will come your way. You have done a great job, but that book is not finished yet. Whatever you have done for us, we won’t forget it. Thanks for all the memories, and I think some of the umpires will sleep a bit better, very happy for them,” De Villiers said as he hilariously pulled Kohli's leg.

Virat Kohli's last game as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended in a defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11).

Virat Kohli's last game as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) ended in a defeat at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11). RCB failed to defend the total of 138 runs to lose the knockout match by four wickets and bow out of the competition from the playoffs stage once again. The defeat also marked an end to Kohli's reign as the captain of the side. The RCB skipper had announced earlier this season that he will step down from captaincy after IPL 2021. Kohli captained RCB in a total of nine seasons from 2013 but failed to inspire them to their maiden IPL title and would be disappointed to end his stint trophyless. Nonetheless, Kohli led by example and set new standards at RCB with his exemplary leadership. He became the most successful RCB captain of all time with 64 wins in 140 matches, including a runners-up finish in the 2016 season. RCB players including AB de Villiers paid tribute to Kohli in the dressing after his final game as captain for the franchise. In his tribute speech De Villiers, who is also a close friend of Kohli, lauded the run machine for inspiring many with his leadership qualities. “The word that comes to mind is grateful (on being captained by Virat Kohli). The way you have captained the team has certainly inspired everyone. When it comes to your leadership, you have had a much bigger impact than you will ever understand. There are stories that you don’t ever hear of people’s lives that you have touched, not only on the cricket ground but away from it as well,” De Villiers was heard saying in a video shared by RCB. × Also Read: 'He will see himself as a failure' - Michael Vaughan opines on Virat Kohli's tenure as RCB captain The star batsman, who shares a great rapport with Kohli, went on to pull his legs in his speech and said umpires in IPL will now sleep a bit better. Kohli has had several confrontations with umpires in the IPL over the years as a captain and was also involved in a heated argument with match official Virender Sharma in his last game as RCB captain against KKR on Monday. “That’s much more important than a trophy, which I still believe will come your way. You have done a great job, but that book is not finished yet. Whatever you have done for us, we won’t forget it. Thanks for all the memories, and I think some of the umpires will sleep a bit better, very happy for them,” De Villiers said as he hilariously pulled Kohli's leg.

‘Some umpires will sleep better’: AB de Villiers pulls Virat Kohli's leg after his last game as RCB captain

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL 2021 campaign came to an end with the three-time runners-up losing to the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator on Monday (October 11), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.&nbsp;

Opting to bat first, Kohli &amp; Co. were off to a decent start as the openers put on a 49-run stand. However, Sunil Narine's 4 for 21 restricted RCB to 138-7. In reply, KKR chased down the total with four wickets and two balls to spare. As RCB bowed out of the mega event in the UAE, Kohli's captaincy tenure also came to an end as the 32-year-old had already announced that the ongoing season will be his last as the captain of his franchise.&nbsp;

Following RCB's missed opportunities in IPL 14, former England captain Michael Vaughan opined on Kohli's tenure as RCB captain.&nbsp;

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Vaughan said while speaking to Cricbuzz, "His legacy as captain in IPL cricket would be one that didn’t win. That’s what it’s about – high-level sport is about getting over the line, winning trophies, particularly when you’re at the standard of what Virat Kohli is at. I’m certainly not saying that he is, but he will see himself as a failure in IPL captaincy – because he is such a driven player and person – since he’s not got that trophy in his hands."

“In terms of what Virat is doing with the Test team and Test match cricket, developing the Indian team, he is terrific. You’d have to say and be honest, that in one-day cricket and T20 for the national side and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, he has fallen a long way short. The talent and the squad that he has to work with is right up there with the best. The RCB team over the years is very top heavy with the batting. This year, with the quality of Maxwell and Harshal Patel and Chahal, they had the bowling to match the batting, and yet they have fallen short,” he further added.

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After RCB's loss, Kohli made it clear that his loyalty will always remain with the RCB franchise and he cannot see himself representing any other franchise in the IPL. He told the broadcasters, "It is a great time to regroup and restructure for the next three years with people who will take this ahead. [On him staying with RCB]&nbsp;Yes definitely, I don't see myself playing anywhere else. Loyalty matters more to me than worldly pleasures. I would be in the RCB till the last day I play in the IPL."

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL 2021 campaign came to an end with the three-time runners-up losing to the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator on Monday (October 11), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.

Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) IPL 2021 campaign came to an end with the three-time runners-up losing to the two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator on Monday (October 11), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah. Opting to bat first, Kohli & Co. were off to a decent start as the openers put on a 49-run stand. However, Sunil Narine's 4 for 21 restricted RCB to 138-7. In reply, KKR chased down the total with four wickets and two balls to spare. As RCB bowed out of the mega event in the UAE, Kohli's captaincy tenure also came to an end as the 32-year-old had already announced that the ongoing season will be his last as the captain of his franchise. Following RCB's missed opportunities in IPL 14, former England captain Michael Vaughan opined on Kohli's tenure as RCB captain. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Glenn Maxwell 'absolutely disgusted' by social media trolls, reacts strongly after RCB's elimination Vaughan said while speaking to Cricbuzz, "His legacy as captain in IPL cricket would be one that didn’t win. That’s what it’s about – high-level sport is about getting over the line, winning trophies, particularly when you’re at the standard of what Virat Kohli is at. I’m certainly not saying that he is, but he will see himself as a failure in IPL captaincy – because he is such a driven player and person – since he’s not got that trophy in his hands." “In terms of what Virat is doing with the Test team and Test match cricket, developing the Indian team, he is terrific. You’d have to say and be honest, that in one-day cricket and T20 for the national side and the Royal Challengers Bangalore, he has fallen a long way short. The talent and the squad that he has to work with is right up there with the best. The RCB team over the years is very top heavy with the batting. This year, with the quality of Maxwell and Harshal Patel and Chahal, they had the bowling to match the batting, and yet they have fallen short,” he further added. ALSO READ | I have given my 120% to RCB, will continue doing so as a player: Virat Kohli after final game as captain After RCB's loss, Kohli made it clear that his loyalty will always remain with the RCB franchise and he cannot see himself representing any other franchise in the IPL. He told the broadcasters, "It is a great time to regroup and restructure for the next three years with people who will take this ahead. [On him staying with RCB] Yes definitely, I don't see myself playing anywhere else. Loyalty matters more to me than worldly pleasures. I would be in the RCB till the last day I play in the IPL."

'He will see himself as a failure' - Michael Vaughan opines on Virat Kohli's tenure as RCB captain

Virat Kohli lost in his final game as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as his side went down by four wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11). Kohli &amp; Co. failed to defend the total of 138 runs to once again exit from the playoffs.

This was RCB's second successive playoffs appearance after the Kohli-led side had made it to the knockout stages last year as well. However, they failed to go the distance once again as Kohli's captaincy stint with the franchise ended trophyless at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah.

Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after his final game as the captain of the side, Kohli said he gave his 120% as the captain of the side and will continue doing so as a player now.&nbsp;

"I've tried my best to create a culture where youngsters could come and play expressive cricket. Its something I've tried to do in the India level as well. All I can say is that I have given my best. I have given my 120% to this franchise and will continue giving it as a player on the field," said the RCB skipper.

Kohli was appointed as RCB's full-time captain in 2013 and has led the side in nine seasons now. However, he failed to help RCB end their title drought with their best finish under Kohli coming in 2016 when RCB finished as runners-up after losing against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.

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Nonetheless, Kohli signs off as the most successful RCB captain in IPL so far with 66 wins and 70 losses in 140 matches, while four games ended in a no-result. He led the team to playoffs in the last two seasons besides 2016 when they reached the final.

The 34-year-old confirmed he will be playing for RCB next year and will remain with the franchise till the time he is active in the IPL as loyalty matters for him. Kohli has been with RCB since 2008 and is the only active player to have been with a single franchise since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008.

"It's a great time to regroup and restructure the franchise for the next three years. I will definitely (play for RCB). For me, loyalty matters and my commitment is with this franchise till the last day I play IPL," said Kohli.

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Virat Kohli lost in his final game as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as his side went down by four wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11).

Virat Kohli lost in his final game as the captain of the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) as his side went down by four wickets against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Eliminator of IPL 2021 on Monday (October 11). Kohli & Co. failed to defend the total of 138 runs to once again exit from the playoffs. This was RCB's second successive playoffs appearance after the Kohli-led side had made it to the knockout stages last year as well. However, they failed to go the distance once again as Kohli's captaincy stint with the franchise ended trophyless at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium in Sharjah. Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after his final game as the captain of the side, Kohli said he gave his 120% as the captain of the side and will continue doing so as a player now. "I've tried my best to create a culture where youngsters could come and play expressive cricket. Its something I've tried to do in the India level as well. All I can say is that I have given my best. I have given my 120% to this franchise and will continue giving it as a player on the field," said the RCB skipper. Kohli was appointed as RCB's full-time captain in 2013 and has led the side in nine seasons now. However, he failed to help RCB end their title drought with their best finish under Kohli coming in 2016 when RCB finished as runners-up after losing against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final. Also Read: Virat Kohli reveals why he quit RCB captaincy: Didn't want to be dishonest towards my responsibility Nonetheless, Kohli signs off as the most successful RCB captain in IPL so far with 66 wins and 70 losses in 140 matches, while four games ended in a no-result. He led the team to playoffs in the last two seasons besides 2016 when they reached the final. The 34-year-old confirmed he will be playing for RCB next year and will remain with the franchise till the time he is active in the IPL as loyalty matters for him. Kohli has been with RCB since 2008 and is the only active player to have been with a single franchise since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008. "It's a great time to regroup and restructure the franchise for the next three years. I will definitely (play for RCB). For me, loyalty matters and my commitment is with this franchise till the last day I play IPL," said Kohli.

I have given my 120% to RCB, will continue doing so as a player: Virat Kohli after final game as captain

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs, with two games to spare. The three-time runners-up completed the league stage at the third position, with 18 points under their belt, and are aiming to win their maiden IPL championship as Kohli is set to resign as the franchise's captain post the ongoing season in the UAE.

Ahead of the Eliminator between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday (October 11), former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar named RCB's biggest match-winner in this season. Manjrekar feels Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been the biggest reason behind RCB's dominance.

For the unversed, Maxwell has 498 runs in 14 games -- at an average of 45.3 -- and a strike-rate of 147 for the Bengaluru camp. In addition, he has chipped in with the ball by claiming 3 wickets at an economy of 8.46.

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Thus, Manjrekar told in a video posted on his Instagram handle, "When you look at Bangalore, you can't help but feel that their progress and their domination has been on the back of one man - Glenn Maxwell. He has been hugely important to the RCB this season."

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"Some might think that it is unfair but when you look at the bowling, it is slightly liable to go for runs. Because when you look at someone like Dan Christian, adding a bit of value only with the ball and nothing with the bat. Mohammed Siraj is not the T20 kind of Burmah-type reliable bowler. When you look at Chahal, the size of Sharjah Stadium makes him more vulnerable. That is a bit of an issue. Harshal Patel might be the key here because he likes bowling on these surfaces."

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RCB are looking to beat KKR in the Eliminator and then face Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2 -- who remain winless versus Bengaluru this season -- to enter the IPL 2021 final and lock horns with MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on October 15 in Dubai.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs, with two games to spare. The three-time runners-up completed the league stage at the third position, with 18 points under their belt, and are aiming to win their maiden IPL championship as Kohli is set to resign as the franchise's captain post the ongoing season in the UAE.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) qualified for the IPL 2021 playoffs, with two games to spare. The three-time runners-up completed the league stage at the third position, with 18 points under their belt, and are aiming to win their maiden IPL championship as Kohli is set to resign as the franchise's captain post the ongoing season in the UAE. Ahead of the Eliminator between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah on Monday (October 11), former Indian cricketer-turned-commentator Sanjay Manjrekar named RCB's biggest match-winner in this season. Manjrekar feels Aussie all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has been the biggest reason behind RCB's dominance. For the unversed, Maxwell has 498 runs in 14 games -- at an average of 45.3 -- and a strike-rate of 147 for the Bengaluru camp. In addition, he has chipped in with the ball by claiming 3 wickets at an economy of 8.46. ALSO READ | Virat Kohli reveals why he quit RCB captaincy: Didn't want to be dishonest towards my responsibility Thus, Manjrekar told in a video posted on his Instagram handle, "When you look at Bangalore, you can't help but feel that their progress and their domination has been on the back of one man - Glenn Maxwell. He has been hugely important to the RCB this season." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sanjay Manjrekar (@sanjaysphotos) × "Some might think that it is unfair but when you look at the bowling, it is slightly liable to go for runs. Because when you look at someone like Dan Christian, adding a bit of value only with the ball and nothing with the bat. Mohammed Siraj is not the T20 kind of Burmah-type reliable bowler. When you look at Chahal, the size of Sharjah Stadium makes him more vulnerable. That is a bit of an issue. Harshal Patel might be the key here because he likes bowling on these surfaces." ALSO READ | CSK receive Yel-lovely welcome at team hotel after thrilling win over DC to reach 9th IPL final - WATCH RCB are looking to beat KKR in the Eliminator and then face Delhi Capitals (DC) in Qualifier 2 -- who remain winless versus Bengaluru this season -- to enter the IPL 2021 final and lock horns with MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on October 15 in Dubai.

'RCB's domination has been...' - Sanjay Manjrekar names Virat Kohli & Co.'s biggest match-winner in IPL 2021

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Virat Kohli left many in shock when he announced he will be stepping down as the captain of the franchise after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season. Kohli had earlier confirmed his decision to quit as India's T20I skipper after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021.

However, not many had expected Kohli to leave RCB captaincy. Nonetheless, the run machine has decided to step down and continue playing as a pure batsman&nbsp;beyond this season. Kohli has now opened up on his decision to leave RCB captaincy and said the workload was the major factor.

Kohli, who is one of the most dedicated professional cricketers around, also explained how he didn't want to be dishonest towards his responsibilities and stick to something where he can't give more than 100% of his efforts.

"Firstly workload was the main factor and I did want to be dishonest towards my responsibility. If I cannot give 120% to something, I am not someone who would hold onto something, I am not attached to something like that and that was always very clear in my mind," Kohli said on Star Sports.

Kohli was appointed as RCB's full-time captain in 2013, replacing former skipper Daniel Vettori. He had a tremendous season in 2016 where he notched up over 900 runs in the season and fired RCB to the final of the tournament. However, his side lost to David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final to miss out on their maiden IPL title.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/virat-kohlis-reaction-is-epic-as-greatest-finisher-ms-dhonis-chennai-super-kings-enter-ipl-2021-final-419751">Virat Kohli's reaction is epic as 'greatest finisher' MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2021 final</a>

RCB have managed to reach the playoffs four times under Kohli including last year. He will be hoping to inspire his side to their maiden title this season and his captaincy stint on a high. RCB are yet to win their first IPL title under the Indian talisman, who is the top scorer in the history of IPL with 6244 runs under his belt.

RCB have made it to playoffs for a second successive season this year and will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator on Monday (October 11). A win against KKR will see them take on Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Virat Kohli left many in shock when he announced he will be stepping down as the captain of the franchise after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season.

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Virat Kohli left many in shock when he announced he will be stepping down as the captain of the franchise after the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season. Kohli had earlier confirmed his decision to quit as India's T20I skipper after the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021. However, not many had expected Kohli to leave RCB captaincy. Nonetheless, the run machine has decided to step down and continue playing as a pure batsman beyond this season. Kohli has now opened up on his decision to leave RCB captaincy and said the workload was the major factor. Kohli, who is one of the most dedicated professional cricketers around, also explained how he didn't want to be dishonest towards his responsibilities and stick to something where he can't give more than 100% of his efforts. "Firstly workload was the main factor and I did want to be dishonest towards my responsibility. If I cannot give 120% to something, I am not someone who would hold onto something, I am not attached to something like that and that was always very clear in my mind," Kohli said on Star Sports. Kohli was appointed as RCB's full-time captain in 2013, replacing former skipper Daniel Vettori. He had a tremendous season in 2016 where he notched up over 900 runs in the season and fired RCB to the final of the tournament. However, his side lost to David Warner's Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final to miss out on their maiden IPL title. Also Read: Virat Kohli's reaction is epic as 'greatest finisher' MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2021 final RCB have managed to reach the playoffs four times under Kohli including last year. He will be hoping to inspire his side to their maiden title this season and his captaincy stint on a high. RCB are yet to win their first IPL title under the Indian talisman, who is the top scorer in the history of IPL with 6244 runs under his belt. RCB have made it to playoffs for a second successive season this year and will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the Eliminator on Monday (October 11). A win against KKR will see them take on Delhi Capitals in Qualifier 2.

Virat Kohli reveals why he quit RCB captaincy: Didn't want to be dishonest towards my responsibility

IPL 2021: Dhoni's classy finish, Kohli's epic reaction, Iyer's stunning catch: Highlights of CSKvsDC thriller

IPL 2021 playoffs round started with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing the tournament-favourites Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 10). MS Dhoni-led CSK beat DC for the first time in this season, on their third attempt, to enter the final as the action now moves to the Eliminator, where Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Sharjah.

For the unversed, KKR and RCB have contrasting runs in this season. While RCB started off on a bright note in the first leg, in India, they took some time to get going in the second and final leg but managed to seal the playoffs spot with two games to spare. They finally ended third, with 18 points, courtesy their last-ball win over DC in the last league stage encounter.&nbsp;

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On the other hand, the two-time winners KKR had a horrible run in the first leg in India, winning just two out of the seven encounters. In the UAE leg, KKR have turned things around emphatically courtesy their spinners and attacking style of play by their Indian youngsters, at the top, as they ended at the fourth spot with an easy win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their last fixture.&nbsp;

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Match prediction: Both KKR and RCB have won a game each versus each other in the two face-offs this season. While RCB drew first blood, KKR came back in style with a resounding win in the last face-off. The track at Sharjah will once again test both the sides, which offers a lot of bounce and keeps the batters on their toes. However, while KKR will resort to their six-hitting abilities at the venue, RCB will go ahead with their steady approach before setting the stage for Glenn Maxwell &amp; Co. A 155-160-plus score is gettable at Sharjah and can be a tough total to chase, being a knockout encounter. However, chasing has been preferred at this venue in 2021 with majority of results favouring the team batting second.

In head-to-head, not much separate both sides as KKR lead RCB 15-13. In the number of games played at Sharjah by both sides this season, RCB have a 1-1 record whereas Kolkata have won both their games at this venue. Favourites KKR?&nbsp;

IPL 2021 playoffs round started with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing the tournament-favourites Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 10).

IPL 2021 playoffs round started with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing the tournament-favourites Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Sunday evening (October 10). MS Dhoni-led CSK beat DC for the first time in this season, on their third attempt, to enter the final as the action now moves to the Eliminator, where Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will face the two-time winners Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Sharjah. For the unversed, KKR and RCB have contrasting runs in this season. While RCB started off on a bright note in the first leg, in India, they took some time to get going in the second and final leg but managed to seal the playoffs spot with two games to spare. They finally ended third, with 18 points, courtesy their last-ball win over DC in the last league stage encounter. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: MS Dhoni gives autographed ball to a teary-eyed young girl after CSK's Qualifier 1 win vs DC - Watch On the other hand, the two-time winners KKR had a horrible run in the first leg in India, winning just two out of the seven encounters. In the UAE leg, KKR have turned things around emphatically courtesy their spinners and attacking style of play by their Indian youngsters, at the top, as they ended at the fourth spot with an easy win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their last fixture. ALSO READ | WATCH: Sakshi gets emotional as MS Dhoni finishes off in style to take CSK to IPL 2021 final with DC win Match prediction: Both KKR and RCB have won a game each versus each other in the two face-offs this season. While RCB drew first blood, KKR came back in style with a resounding win in the last face-off. The track at Sharjah will once again test both the sides, which offers a lot of bounce and keeps the batters on their toes. However, while KKR will resort to their six-hitting abilities at the venue, RCB will go ahead with their steady approach before setting the stage for Glenn Maxwell & Co. A 155-160-plus score is gettable at Sharjah and can be a tough total to chase, being a knockout encounter. However, chasing has been preferred at this venue in 2021 with majority of results favouring the team batting second. In head-to-head, not much separate both sides as KKR lead RCB 15-13. In the number of games played at Sharjah by both sides this season, RCB have a 1-1 record whereas Kolkata have won both their games at this venue. Favourites KKR?

IPL 2021 Eliminator, match prediction: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders tie?

After MS Dhoni-led <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ms-dhoni-led-chennai-super-kings-beat-delhi-capitals-by-4-wickets-to-enter-ipl-2021-final-419744">Chennai Super Kings (CSK)</a> entered the Indian Premier League 2021 final after beating Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli hailed the former Team India captain Dhoni for another outstanding finish.&nbsp;

In the first Qualifier on Sunday (October 10), CSK registered a stunning victory after defeating DC by four wickets in a last-over thriller. Ruturaj Gaikwad's 70 and an unbeaten cameo from skipper Dhoni helped CSK reach the final. Chasing 173 for victory, Chennai rode on a 110-run second-wicket partnership between Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa (63) but were in trouble after the two departed.

Delhi pace bowler Tom Curran needed to defend 13 off the final over and got Moeen Ali out for 16 on the first ball. But Dhoni (18) kept his calm to smash three boundaries and take the team home with two balls to spare.&nbsp;

Soon after the match ended, Kohli took to his Twitter handle to praise Dhoni, he write, "Anddddd the king is back the greatest finisher in the game. Made me jump Outta my seat once again tonight."

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After MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered the Indian Premier League 2021 final after beating Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli hailed the former Team India captain Dhoni for another outstanding finish.

After MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) entered the Indian Premier League 2021 final after beating Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli hailed the former Team India captain Dhoni for another outstanding finish. In the first Qualifier on Sunday (October 10), CSK registered a stunning victory after defeating DC by four wickets in a last-over thriller. Ruturaj Gaikwad's 70 and an unbeaten cameo from skipper Dhoni helped CSK reach the final. Chasing 173 for victory, Chennai rode on a 110-run second-wicket partnership between Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa (63) but were in trouble after the two departed. Delhi pace bowler Tom Curran needed to defend 13 off the final over and got Moeen Ali out for 16 on the first ball. But Dhoni (18) kept his calm to smash three boundaries and take the team home with two balls to spare. Soon after the match ended, Kohli took to his Twitter handle to praise Dhoni, he write, "Anddddd the king is back the greatest finisher in the game. Made me jump Outta my seat once again tonight." ALSO READ | Got messages saying you should have been dead: Varun Chakravarthy on contracting COVID-19 during IPL's 1st leg Anddddd the king is back ❤️the greatest finisher ever in the game. Made me jump Outta my seat once again tonight.@msdhoni — Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) October 10, 2021 × Captain Cool 😎#VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/QSEHi4TFCA — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 10, 2021 × What a game of cricket that was! #CSK, they are now in Friday's Final of #VIVOIPL pic.twitter.com/eiDV9Bwjm8 — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) October 10, 2021 ×

Virat Kohli's reaction is epic as 'greatest finisher' MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings enter IPL 2021 final

A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official on Saturday (October 9) reportedly said that there will be "no change" in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup unless there is an injury.

A Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) official on Saturday (October 9) reportedly said that there will be "no change" in the Indian squad for the T20 World Cup unless there is an injury. The showpiece event will get underway from October 17 in UAE and Oman. Ahead of the October 10 deadline, speculative reports were floating that the Indian side might see some changes as skipper Virat Kohli and vice-captain Rohit Sharma reportedly set up a meeting with the national selectors. However, dismissing all the claims, sources have said the team will remain the same. "No formal meeting! And no changes will take place in the team unless there is an injury. Yes, the physios are keeping an eye on some of the players and they will share their report with the BCCI. This is a routine nothing new in that. But as of now, no change in the team is happening," the official told IANS. ALSO READ | 'I wasn't asked to do it': David Warner responds to fan after going missing from SRH's farewell video Since the squad has been announced, critics and some former players have raised concerns over the snub of some top players like Shikhar Dhawan, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal. Especially after their performance during the IPL 2021 UAE leg. Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad weighed in on the same as he said that the Virat-led team could use one more pacer besides the likes of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The Indian squad has named Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur as reserves. Meanwhile, doubts remain over the services of all-rounder Hardik Pandya as he hasn't bowled during the second phase of IPL 2021. ALSO READ | If Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup, PCB to get blank cheque: Ramiz Raja reveals investor's BIG claim Former Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh said he is still hoping to see Yuzvendra Chahal in India's T20 World Cup squad but former India pacer Ajit Agarkar feels the selectors shouldn't make any change. India squad: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (VC), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Chahar, Varun, Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan. Standby players: Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.

T20 World Cup: No change in Indian squad unless there is an injury, says report

As the T20 World Cup is approaching, all the teams are gearing up for the showpiece event, including India as the selection committee still has time to re-think the final squad.

As the T20 World Cup is approaching, all the teams are gearing up for the showpiece event, including India as the selection committee still has time to re-think the final squad. The World Cup will get underway from October 17 in UAE and Oman. Since the squad has been announced, the performance of players (who are part of the Indian squad) in the Indian Premier League 2021 is being monitored very closely especially Hardik Pandya, whose chances of bowling during the tournament look dim after not bowling a single over during Mumbai Indians' disappointing IPL campaign. As reported by PTI, the BCCI has five more days to make any change to the squad (other than injury) as the International Cricket Council (ICC) has allowed all the Super 12 teams a window of one week till October 15 to make any required change. For the Round-1 teams, the deadline for changing squad (without injury) ends on October 10, at midnight (Dubai time). ALSO READ | DRS to make debut in upcoming ICC men's T20 World Cup 2021 "Indian team is at least one fast bowler short in the main squad of 15. They have two experienced campaigners in Shardul Thakur, who is also a handy bowling all-rounder and Deepak Chahar, who has shown his batting prowess in Sri Lanka in the stand byes." "So in case Hardik is not able to bowl, one of the two can be fitted in by the Committee," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity. Till October 15, if selectors feel that Hardik's utility is less than half, Deepak or Shardul have a good enough chance of making it but it seems curtains for Yuzvendra Chahal as far as this tournament is concerned. "The only option is if Varun Chakravarthy, who has dodgy knees, is ruled out by Indian team's support staff then Yuzi can get in. Selectors can pick him among stand byes so that if Chakravarthy's fitness becomes a concern, he can be drafted." ALSO READ | If Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup, PCB to get blank cheque: Ramiz Raja reveals investor's BIG claim Umran Malik is already there in the India bio-bubble as net bowler. It will be interesting to see if Shivam Mavi is considered a net bowler. Critics and some former players have raised concerns over the snub of some top players like Shikhar Dhawan, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal. Especially after their performance during the IPL 2021 UAE leg. Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad weighed in on the same as he said that the Virat-led team could use one more pacer besides the likes of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. The Indian squad has named Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur as reserves. Meanwhile, doubts remain over the services of all-rounder Hardik Pandya as he hasn't bowled during the second phase of IPL 2021. India squad: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (VC), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Chahar, Varun, Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan. Standby players: Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar. (With inputs from agencies)

Hardik Pandya in or out? Will India rejig T20 World Cup squad over fast bowler conundrum?

The 21-year-old pacer Umran Malik, who is part of the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) squad in the Indian Premier League 2021, has made a lasting impression on one and all with his bowling talent. During the 14th edition of IPL, he recorded the fastest delivery of the season as he clocked 153 kph to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).&nbsp;

Despite SRH's failure to reach the playoffs, it has been a fairytale run for Malik, who hails from India's Jammu and Kashmir state. For IPL 2021, he was recruited as a net bowler for The Orange Army, however, was included in the main squad when T Natarajan was ruled out due to COVID-19.&nbsp;

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If reports on ESPNcricinfo are to be believed, he has now been chosen as Team India's net bowler for the upcoming T20 World Cup. "Yes, he will be staying back with the team as a net bowler. He was impressive in the IPL and we feel it will be a good idea to have the batsmen face him at the nets. It will also be a good exposure for him to bowl to the quality batsmen like Kohli and Rohit," ANI also reported, quoting a source.&nbsp;

"In 2018, I was practicing regularly. After Under-23, I played Vijay Hazare and Ranji Trophy. I thank the SRH franchise for giving me an opportunity. Irfan Pathan came and he told me where I can improve. I was scared at first when I had to bowl to Warner and Williamson in the nets. I prayed to God that I just bowl good balls. I kept on learning and this has helped me," Malik told teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar in a video posted on iplt20.com.&nbsp;

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Umran's talent didn't go unnoticed by Virat as he had said, "This tournament throws up talent every year, good to see a guy bowling at 150 clicks. It is important to understand the progress of individuals from hereon. The pool of fast bowlers being strong is always a good sign for Indian cricket and whenever you see talent like this, you are going to have your eyes on them and make sure you maximise their potential, which is already being seen at the IPL level."&nbsp;

The 21-year-old pacer Umran Malik, who is part of the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) squad in the Indian Premier League 2021, has made a lasting impression on one and all with his bowling talent.

The 21-year-old pacer Umran Malik, who is part of the SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) squad in the Indian Premier League 2021, has made a lasting impression on one and all with his bowling talent. During the 14th edition of IPL, he recorded the fastest delivery of the season as he clocked 153 kph to bowl against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Despite SRH's failure to reach the playoffs, it has been a fairytale run for Malik, who hails from India's Jammu and Kashmir state. For IPL 2021, he was recruited as a net bowler for The Orange Army, however, was included in the main squad when T Natarajan was ruled out due to COVID-19. ALSO READ | 'I wasn't asked to do it': David Warner responds to fan after going missing from SRH's farewell video If reports on ESPNcricinfo are to be believed, he has now been chosen as Team India's net bowler for the upcoming T20 World Cup. "Yes, he will be staying back with the team as a net bowler. He was impressive in the IPL and we feel it will be a good idea to have the batsmen face him at the nets. It will also be a good exposure for him to bowl to the quality batsmen like Kohli and Rohit," ANI also reported, quoting a source. "In 2018, I was practicing regularly. After Under-23, I played Vijay Hazare and Ranji Trophy. I thank the SRH franchise for giving me an opportunity. Irfan Pathan came and he told me where I can improve. I was scared at first when I had to bowl to Warner and Williamson in the nets. I prayed to God that I just bowl good balls. I kept on learning and this has helped me," Malik told teammate Bhuvneshwar Kumar in a video posted on iplt20.com. ALSO READ | T20 World Cup: No change in Indian squad unless there is an injury, says report Umran's talent didn't go unnoticed by Virat as he had said, "This tournament throws up talent every year, good to see a guy bowling at 150 clicks. It is important to understand the progress of individuals from hereon. The pool of fast bowlers being strong is always a good sign for Indian cricket and whenever you see talent like this, you are going to have your eyes on them and make sure you maximise their potential, which is already being seen at the IPL level."

T20 World Cup: Pacer Umran Malik selected as Team India's net bowler, reports reveal

Mumbai Indians (MI) star Ishan Kishan was in splendid touch as he took the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowlers to the cleaners in his side's final league game of the IPL 2021 season on Friday (October 08). The left-hand wicket-keeper batsman slammed a brilliant knock of 84 runs off just 32 balls as he powered Mumbai Indians to their highest ever total of 235 runs against SRH.

Kishan opened the batting with captain Rohit Sharma at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in UAE and had come with the intent of taking on the bowlers from the word go. He wasted no time in launching an all-out attack against the SRH bowlers and gave MI a flying start.

After his stellar show as an opener against SRH, Kishan opened up on his chat with team India skipper Virat Kohli regarding his selection in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021. Kishan, who was enduring a rough patch in IPL 2021 before finding his mojo back in the last couple of games, revealed Kohli supported him during his poor run with the willow and also gave him clarity about his role in the Indian side for the T20 World Cup.

“I had a good chat with Virat bhai, Jasprit bhai also helped me. Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya also supported me. Everyone supported me and said this is a learning stage for me and make sure that I should learn from my mistakes here and not repeat it during the T20 World Cup,” Ishan said after his match-winning knock against SRH on Friday.

“Virat bhai told me ‘You are selected as an opener, you just have to be prepared for that. But at the bigger level, you need to be prepared for everything,” he added.

Kishan has been assured by captain Kohli that he has been selected in the World Cup squad as an opener in the absence of senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who was snubbed by the selectors. Kishan is likely to remain the backup opener in the side with Rohit and KL Rahul expected to be India's first-choice opener in the T20 World Cup in UAE this year.

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Nonetheless, Kishan's return to form will please Indian fans, who have high hopes from the youngster at the T20 World Cup this year. Known for his ability to destroy bowling attacks with his attacking batting, Kishan has played only ten games for MI this season and has notched up 241 runs, striking at 133.88.

Mumbai Indians (MI) star Ishan Kishan was in splendid touch as he took the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowlers to the cleaners in his side's final league game of the IPL 2021 season on Friday (October 08).

Mumbai Indians (MI) star Ishan Kishan was in splendid touch as he took the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) bowlers to the cleaners in his side's final league game of the IPL 2021 season on Friday (October 08). The left-hand wicket-keeper batsman slammed a brilliant knock of 84 runs off just 32 balls as he powered Mumbai Indians to their highest ever total of 235 runs against SRH. Kishan opened the batting with captain Rohit Sharma at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium in UAE and had come with the intent of taking on the bowlers from the word go. He wasted no time in launching an all-out attack against the SRH bowlers and gave MI a flying start. After his stellar show as an opener against SRH, Kishan opened up on his chat with team India skipper Virat Kohli regarding his selection in the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2021. Kishan, who was enduring a rough patch in IPL 2021 before finding his mojo back in the last couple of games, revealed Kohli supported him during his poor run with the willow and also gave him clarity about his role in the Indian side for the T20 World Cup. “I had a good chat with Virat bhai, Jasprit bhai also helped me. Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya also supported me. Everyone supported me and said this is a learning stage for me and make sure that I should learn from my mistakes here and not repeat it during the T20 World Cup,” Ishan said after his match-winning knock against SRH on Friday. “Virat bhai told me ‘You are selected as an opener, you just have to be prepared for that. But at the bigger level, you need to be prepared for everything,” he added. Kishan has been assured by captain Kohli that he has been selected in the World Cup squad as an opener in the absence of senior batsman Shikhar Dhawan, who was snubbed by the selectors. Kishan is likely to remain the backup opener in the side with Rohit and KL Rahul expected to be India's first-choice opener in the T20 World Cup in UAE this year. Also Read: IPL 2021 playoffs schedule: Rishabh Pant-led DC face MS Dhoni's CSK in Qualifier 1, RCB-KKR to play Eliminator Nonetheless, Kishan's return to form will please Indian fans, who have high hopes from the youngster at the T20 World Cup this year. Known for his ability to destroy bowling attacks with his attacking batting, Kishan has played only ten games for MI this season and has notched up 241 runs, striking at 133.88.

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After 56 enthralling encounters, the IPL 2021 has now progressed towards the playoffs.&nbsp;While the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) gave their all in their last group stage clash, still being in playoffs contention mathematically, they have bowed out of the mega event, ending at the fifth spot. On the other hand, the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS), Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) followed suit to miss the playoffs.&nbsp;

Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) ended the group stage as the top-ranked side, followed by MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to enter the final round.&nbsp;

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Here's the playoffs schedule for IPL 2021:&nbsp;

Qualifier 1, Oct 10: DC vs CSK, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium

Eliminator, Oct 11: RCB vs KKR, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Qualifier 2, Oct 13: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Final, Oct 15: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

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Talking about the opponents to meet in Qualifier 1, DC will have an edge as they lead CSK 2-0 in the current season. While CSK are entering the playoffs with three successive losses, DC also lost their last game on the final ball.&nbsp; Meanwhile, KKR and RCB have thrashed each other once this season; which sets up for a riveting Eliminator at Sharjah.&nbsp;

Who will walk away with the title? Will Dhoni's current batch win their fourth title (being the most experienced side in the playoffs), or will one among DC or RCB end their trophy-drought to claim their maiden championship? Eoin Morgan's KKR cannot be taken lightly as well.&nbsp;All in all, we are set for a blockbuster finish to IPL 14.

After 56 enthralling encounters, the IPL 2021 has now progressed towards the playoffs. While the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) gave their all in their last group stage clash, still being in playoffs contention mathematically, they have bowed out of the mega event, ending at the fifth spot.

After 56 enthralling encounters, the IPL 2021 has now progressed towards the playoffs. While the defending champions Mumbai Indians (MI) gave their all in their last group stage clash, still being in playoffs contention mathematically, they have bowed out of the mega event, ending at the fifth spot. On the other hand, the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS), Sanju Samson's Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) followed suit to miss the playoffs. Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals (DC) ended the group stage as the top-ranked side, followed by MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to enter the final round. ALSO READ | 'I'd spoken to AB de Villiers in 2019' - Virat Kohli drops a bomb regarding his decision to quit RCB captaincy Here's the playoffs schedule for IPL 2021: Qualifier 1, Oct 10: DC vs CSK, at Dubai International Cricket Stadium Eliminator, Oct 11: RCB vs KKR, at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Qualifier 2, Oct 13: Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator, Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah Final, Oct 15: Winner of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2, Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai ALSO READ | Mumbai Indians post 235/9: A look at top five highest totals in IPL history Talking about the opponents to meet in Qualifier 1, DC will have an edge as they lead CSK 2-0 in the current season. While CSK are entering the playoffs with three successive losses, DC also lost their last game on the final ball. Meanwhile, KKR and RCB have thrashed each other once this season; which sets up for a riveting Eliminator at Sharjah. Who will walk away with the title? Will Dhoni's current batch win their fourth title (being the most experienced side in the playoffs), or will one among DC or RCB end their trophy-drought to claim their maiden championship? Eoin Morgan's KKR cannot be taken lightly as well. All in all, we are set for a blockbuster finish to IPL 14.

IPL 2021 playoffs schedule: Rishabh Pant-led DC face MS Dhoni's CSK in Qualifier 1, RCB-KKR to play Eliminator

Virat Kohli dropped a bomb on September 19, the day when the second and final leg of IPL 2021 commenced in the UAE. After announcing his decision to step down as India's T20I captain post the World Cup, the 32-year-old surprised one and all once again when he shared that the IPL 2021&nbsp;UAE leg will be his last as Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captain.

Ahead of RCB's last league stage encounter, where they have have locked horns with the top-ranked Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dubai on Friday evening (October 8), Kohli shared his thought process behind stepping down from Bengaluru's captaincy.

"About this decision, I had spoken to AB in 2019. It's not new. With the IPL, I was always in a space where I wanted to create a peaceful environment.. We had this discussion and then I thought we will give it one more year. A restructuring of the management happened and things were much better in 2020. I felt a little more relaxed in that stage,"&nbsp;Kohli told Star Sports.

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Meanwhile, De Villiers also opined on playing under Kohli. He stated, "Virat Kohli has had an unbelievable run as captain. I am privileged to play under him. I have been a fan of him letting it go for the last few years purely because of the pressure he has taken on board over the years with the Indian team and the IPL. I felt that this could be an environment where he could have a little bit of fun. Sort of step away from Indian cricket and have a little bit of fun in the T20s in the IPL with all the friends and then go into the high-pressure environment with India in all the formats."

"That's been the chat for the last couple of years. It's got nothing to do with his ability as captain. We all know that, he has been unbelievable for us. He has always led from the front and made the best possible decisions for the team and I think he has had a fantastic run. I would absolutely love to put the cherry on the cake and finish the season with a trophy," ABD added.

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In Kohli's last season as RCB captain, he has a chance to lead the franchise to their maiden IPL title as the three-time champions have already qualified for the playoffs with 8 wins from 13 encounters. The squad will be motivated to win it for Kohli and give him a perfect send-off.

So far, RCB have qualified for the playoffs on three occasions under Kohli, ending as runners-up in IPL 2016 season.

Virat Kohli dropped a bomb on September 19, the day when the second and final leg of IPL 2021 commenced in the UAE. After announcing his decision to step down as India's T20I captain post the World Cup, the 32-year-old surprised one and all once again when he shared that the IPL 2021 UAE leg will be his last as Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captain.

Virat Kohli dropped a bomb on September 19, the day when the second and final leg of IPL 2021 commenced in the UAE. After announcing his decision to step down as India's T20I captain post the World Cup, the 32-year-old surprised one and all once again when he shared that the IPL 2021 UAE leg will be his last as Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) captain. Ahead of RCB's last league stage encounter, where they have have locked horns with the top-ranked Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dubai on Friday evening (October 8), Kohli shared his thought process behind stepping down from Bengaluru's captaincy. "About this decision, I had spoken to AB in 2019. It's not new. With the IPL, I was always in a space where I wanted to create a peaceful environment.. We had this discussion and then I thought we will give it one more year. A restructuring of the management happened and things were much better in 2020. I felt a little more relaxed in that stage," Kohli told Star Sports. ALSO READ | 'Don't know what he's thinking...' - Salman Butt slams MS Dhoni for batting ahead of Ravindra Jadeja for CSK Meanwhile, De Villiers also opined on playing under Kohli. He stated, "Virat Kohli has had an unbelievable run as captain. I am privileged to play under him. I have been a fan of him letting it go for the last few years purely because of the pressure he has taken on board over the years with the Indian team and the IPL. I felt that this could be an environment where he could have a little bit of fun. Sort of step away from Indian cricket and have a little bit of fun in the T20s in the IPL with all the friends and then go into the high-pressure environment with India in all the formats." "That's been the chat for the last couple of years. It's got nothing to do with his ability as captain. We all know that, he has been unbelievable for us. He has always led from the front and made the best possible decisions for the team and I think he has had a fantastic run. I would absolutely love to put the cherry on the cake and finish the season with a trophy," ABD added. ALSO READ | Miracle needed! How Virat Kohli's RCB can topple CSK to finish 2nd on IPL 2021 points table In Kohli's last season as RCB captain, he has a chance to lead the franchise to their maiden IPL title as the three-time champions have already qualified for the playoffs with 8 wins from 13 encounters. The squad will be motivated to win it for Kohli and give him a perfect send-off. So far, RCB have qualified for the playoffs on three occasions under Kohli, ending as runners-up in IPL 2016 season.

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Match 53 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday evening (October 7). In what was the last league stage game for both the sides, the Rahul-led Punjab franchise thrashed CSK by 6 wickets, and 7 overs to spare, to sign off on a high.

At the time of the win, Punjab was still mathematically alive in the playoffs race, but have now officially bowed out of the current edition (post KKR's massive win over RR) with 12 points under their belt. Captain Rahul stood tall in PBKS' memorable win over CSK (who are set to now enter the playoffs), where he led from the front to finish off the 135-run chase in style. The stylish right-hander -- who has been in sublime form for Team India since the England ODIs early this year -- smashed a 42-ball 98*, laced with&nbsp;eight sixes and&nbsp;seven boundaries.

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Seeing his range of strokes, ability to clear the ropes courtesy proper cricketing shots and to score in all parts of the ground, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir has made a bold claim on Rahul.

“If you can bat like this, why don’t you bat like this? He probably has more ability than Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. I am not saying it just because I have seen KL Rahul doing it today, he just has it. He has got more shots than anyone else in India. And he showed that again,” Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo.

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Rahul is currently the Orange Cap holder in IPL 14, with 626 runs in 13 innings at an average of 62.60 and strike-rate of 138.80. While his franchise PBKS' campaign has ended, he will look to carry on in a similar stead as India gear up for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, from October 17.

Match 53 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday evening (October 7).

Match 53 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with the KL Rahul-led Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai on Thursday evening (October 7). In what was the last league stage game for both the sides, the Rahul-led Punjab franchise thrashed CSK by 6 wickets, and 7 overs to spare, to sign off on a high. At the time of the win, Punjab was still mathematically alive in the playoffs race, but have now officially bowed out of the current edition (post KKR's massive win over RR) with 12 points under their belt. Captain Rahul stood tall in PBKS' memorable win over CSK (who are set to now enter the playoffs), where he led from the front to finish off the 135-run chase in style. The stylish right-hander -- who has been in sublime form for Team India since the England ODIs early this year -- smashed a 42-ball 98*, laced with eight sixes and seven boundaries. ALSO READ | Wasim Jaffer hilariously trolls Rohit Sharma-led MI who face improbable task for playoffs spot Seeing his range of strokes, ability to clear the ropes courtesy proper cricketing shots and to score in all parts of the ground, former Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir has made a bold claim on Rahul. “If you can bat like this, why don’t you bat like this? He probably has more ability than Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. I am not saying it just because I have seen KL Rahul doing it today, he just has it. He has got more shots than anyone else in India. And he showed that again,” Gambhir said on ESPNCricinfo. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: How MS Dhoni prompted Deepak Chahar to prepone his proposal plan for his beloved Jaya Bhardwaj Rahul is currently the Orange Cap holder in IPL 14, with 626 runs in 13 innings at an average of 62.60 and strike-rate of 138.80. While his franchise PBKS' campaign has ended, he will look to carry on in a similar stead as India gear up for the forthcoming T20 World Cup, from October 17.

'He has more shots than Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma' - Gautam Gambhir makes BOLD claim on Team India star

Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad expressed his opinions on the Indian squad picked for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to begin from October 17 in the UAE and Oman. Prasad believes that the Virat Kohli-led team could use one more pacer besides the likes of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.&nbsp;

"It is a decent squad but I feel that they are one fast bowler short actually ...because we are playing the majority of the matches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so maybe one more fast bowler could have been handy," said Prasad while speaking to PTI in an interview.&nbsp;

Apart from the above-mentioned pacers, the Indian squad has named Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur as reserves. Meanwhile, doubts remain over the services of all-rounder Hardik Pandya as he hasn't bowled during the second phase of IPL 2021.&nbsp;

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"Had we played more matches in Sharjah, this was okay, but one fast bowler could have (been there) and more important with Hardik not bowling, I think it is a little cause of concern," Prasad added.

"...he has taken the strain of captaincy across all formats, which is clearly visible right now on his individual performances. So, I think (it) must be a right decision to take," said Prasad Virat's decision.&nbsp;

"We want Virat, a man who can get 70 centuries in a decade's span, we would want to see the same Virat. If the T20 captaincy is affecting the batting, then it is the right decision to take," added the veteran of 96 first-class matches.

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Not just Prasad, ever since the squad was announced, critics and some of the former players expressed their opinions over the snub of some top players like Shikhar Dhawan, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal. Most importantly, they have performed well during the IPL 2021 UAE leg.&nbsp;

On the other hand, some selected players in the Indian squad like Rahul Chahar, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav have failed to impress so far. Former Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday (October 5) said he is still hoping to see Yuzvendra Chahal in India's T20 World Cup squad.&nbsp;

On the other hand, former India pacer Ajit Agarkar feels the selectors shouldn't make any change in the squad despite some players going through a lean patch ahead of the showpiece event in UAE.&nbsp;

India squad:&nbsp;Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (VC), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Chahar, Varun, Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan.&nbsp;

Standby players:&nbsp;Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.

Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad expressed his opinions on the Indian squad picked for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to begin from October 17 in the UAE and Oman.

Former BCCI chief selector MSK Prasad expressed his opinions on the Indian squad picked for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is set to begin from October 17 in the UAE and Oman. Prasad believes that the Virat Kohli-led team could use one more pacer besides the likes of Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. "It is a decent squad but I feel that they are one fast bowler short actually ...because we are playing the majority of the matches in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, so maybe one more fast bowler could have been handy," said Prasad while speaking to PTI in an interview. Apart from the above-mentioned pacers, the Indian squad has named Deepak Chahar and Shardul Thakur as reserves. Meanwhile, doubts remain over the services of all-rounder Hardik Pandya as he hasn't bowled during the second phase of IPL 2021. ALSO READ | If Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup, PCB to get blank cheque: Ramiz Raja reveals investor's BIG claim "Had we played more matches in Sharjah, this was okay, but one fast bowler could have (been there) and more important with Hardik not bowling, I think it is a little cause of concern," Prasad added. "...he has taken the strain of captaincy across all formats, which is clearly visible right now on his individual performances. So, I think (it) must be a right decision to take," said Prasad Virat's decision. "We want Virat, a man who can get 70 centuries in a decade's span, we would want to see the same Virat. If the T20 captaincy is affecting the batting, then it is the right decision to take," added the veteran of 96 first-class matches. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Man of many talents! Rohit Sharma imitates MI legends, shares video on Instagram - WATCH Not just Prasad, ever since the squad was announced, critics and some of the former players expressed their opinions over the snub of some top players like Shikhar Dhawan, Sanju Samson and Yuzvendra Chahal. Most importantly, they have performed well during the IPL 2021 UAE leg. On the other hand, some selected players in the Indian squad like Rahul Chahar, Ishan Kishan and Suryakumar Yadav have failed to impress so far. Former Indian spinner, Harbhajan Singh on Tuesday (October 5) said he is still hoping to see Yuzvendra Chahal in India's T20 World Cup squad. On the other hand, former India pacer Ajit Agarkar feels the selectors shouldn't make any change in the squad despite some players going through a lean patch ahead of the showpiece event in UAE. India squad: Virat Kohli (c), Rohit Sharma (VC), KL Rahul, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Hardik Pandya, R Ashwin, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rahul Chahar, Varun, Mohammed Shami, Axar Patel, Jasprit Bumrah, Ravindra Jadeja, Ishan Kishan. Standby players: Shreyas Iyer, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar.

MSK Prasad highlights the area of concern in the Indian squad for T20 World Cup

Virat Kohli has been regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern-era. While the 32-year-old isn't at his usual best with the bat across formats, he remains Team India's Mr. Dependable in all forms of the game and his immaculate record speaks volumes of his abilities.

Over the years, Kohli has often been compared with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and many believe Kohli is on course to equal, or surpass, Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons. Nonetheless, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif -- whose career ended prematurely after being involved in the spot-fixing saga in 2010 -- feels Kohli is nowhere 'close to Tendulkar' and managed to draw parallels between SRT and Pakistan's sensation Babar Azam

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Speaking about the batting legacy of Kohli and Tendulkar on CoverDriveCricket's YouTube channel, Asif made a bold claim on the former's form and stated, "Kohli is a bottom-hand player. He is doing well because of his fitness and it is supporting him. The moment he will face a decline, I don't think Kohli can make a comeback. In fact, Babar is an upper-hand player like Sachin. His bat movement is fluent like Sachin. People say Kohli is better than Tendulkar. I say no. Virat does not even come close to Sachin. This is my opinion."&nbsp;

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Kohli is currently involved in the IPL 2021 edition, where he is leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- who have qualified for the playoffs already. Babar, on the other hand, is gearing up to lead Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Talking about records, Kohli has over 22,000 international runs with 70 centuries whereas Babar is way behind (coming into the scene in 2015) with 8,551 runs and 20 hundreds.

Virat Kohli has been regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern-era. While the 32-year-old isn't at his usual best with the bat across formats, he remains Team India's Mr.

Virat Kohli has been regarded as one of the greatest batsmen of the modern-era. While the 32-year-old isn't at his usual best with the bat across formats, he remains Team India's Mr. Dependable in all forms of the game and his immaculate record speaks volumes of his abilities. Over the years, Kohli has often been compared with Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and many believe Kohli is on course to equal, or surpass, Tendulkar's record of 100 international tons. Nonetheless, former Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif -- whose career ended prematurely after being involved in the spot-fixing saga in 2010 -- feels Kohli is nowhere 'close to Tendulkar' and managed to draw parallels between SRT and Pakistan's sensation Babar Azam ALSO READ | If Pakistan beat India in T20 World Cup, PCB to get blank cheque: Ramiz Raja reveals investor's BIG claim Speaking about the batting legacy of Kohli and Tendulkar on CoverDriveCricket's YouTube channel, Asif made a bold claim on the former's form and stated, "Kohli is a bottom-hand player. He is doing well because of his fitness and it is supporting him. The moment he will face a decline, I don't think Kohli can make a comeback. In fact, Babar is an upper-hand player like Sachin. His bat movement is fluent like Sachin. People say Kohli is better than Tendulkar. I say no. Virat does not even come close to Sachin. This is my opinion." ALSO READ | Don't think India can compete with Pakistan, that's why they don't want to play against us: Abdul Razzaq Kohli is currently involved in the IPL 2021 edition, where he is leading the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) -- who have qualified for the playoffs already. Babar, on the other hand, is gearing up to lead Pakistan in the upcoming T20 World Cup. Talking about records, Kohli has over 22,000 international runs with 70 centuries whereas Babar is way behind (coming into the scene in 2015) with 8,551 runs and 20 hundreds.

Ex-Pak pacer makes BOLD claim on Virat Kohli, draws parallels between Sachin Tendulkar and Babar Azam

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6). Being asked to bat first, a struggling SRH camp managed a modest 141-7 riding on valuable contributions from Jason Roy, Williamson, etc.

In reply, RCB didn't have the best of starts but were comfortably placed at 92-3 in 14 overs; needing 50 off 36 balls with an in-form Glenn Maxwell in the middle. However, SRH bowlers didn't give anything away easily and combined to restrict Kohli &amp; Co. for a modest 137-6 and win by 4 runs. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jason Holder held their nerves in the death-overs, Jammu and&nbsp;Kashmir's youngster Umran Malik also played his part with his raw pace and tidy spell; 4-0-21-1.

Umran has already made heads turn with his pace. For the unversed, he also&nbsp;bowled the fastest delivery (152.95 km/h) in IPL 2021 during the RCB face-off. He also showed his ability to bowl as per the situation and hold his nerves in crunch moments. Hence, he was noticed by RCB and Indian captain Kohli.

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At the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "This tournament throws up talent every year, good to see a guy bowling at 150 clicks. It is important to understand the progress of individuals from hereon. The pool of fast bowlers being strong is always a good sign for Indian cricket and whenever you see talent like this, you are going to have your eyes on them and make sure you maximise their potential, which is already being seen at the IPL level," he added.

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In the recent past, Indian cricket have been blessed with a plethora of talented speedsters. Umran is the latest addition and it will be interesting to see how the 21-year-old speedster progresses from hereon after being noticed in just a handful of appearances for SRH in IPL 2021.

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6).

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition saw the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Kane Williamson-led Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6). Being asked to bat first, a struggling SRH camp managed a modest 141-7 riding on valuable contributions from Jason Roy, Williamson, etc. In reply, RCB didn't have the best of starts but were comfortably placed at 92-3 in 14 overs; needing 50 off 36 balls with an in-form Glenn Maxwell in the middle. However, SRH bowlers didn't give anything away easily and combined to restrict Kohli & Co. for a modest 137-6 and win by 4 runs. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jason Holder held their nerves in the death-overs, Jammu and Kashmir's youngster Umran Malik also played his part with his raw pace and tidy spell; 4-0-21-1. Umran has already made heads turn with his pace. For the unversed, he also bowled the fastest delivery (152.95 km/h) in IPL 2021 during the RCB face-off. He also showed his ability to bowl as per the situation and hold his nerves in crunch moments. Hence, he was noticed by RCB and Indian captain Kohli. ALSO READ | 'Whether I'll be playing for CSK....' - MS Dhoni hints at calling it quits from IPL after 2021 season At the post-match presentation, Kohli said, "This tournament throws up talent every year, good to see a guy bowling at 150 clicks. It is important to understand the progress of individuals from hereon. The pool of fast bowlers being strong is always a good sign for Indian cricket and whenever you see talent like this, you are going to have your eyes on them and make sure you maximise their potential, which is already being seen at the IPL level," he added. ALSO READ | Cricketer Umran Malik sets record in IPL, Jammu Kashmir celebrates his success In the recent past, Indian cricket have been blessed with a plethora of talented speedsters. Umran is the latest addition and it will be interesting to see how the 21-year-old speedster progresses from hereon after being noticed in just a handful of appearances for SRH in IPL 2021.

IPL 2021: Umran Malik impresses RCB's Virat Kohli, India captain keen to track speedster's progress

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (October 6).&nbsp;

The match will present RCB a chance to get to 18 points as the Kane Williamson-led SRH camp has struggled for a win throughout the IPL 14 season. RCB have another game after the SRH tie and, thus, they will hope to end in top-two since MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have now lost two in a row and can end at the third spot. Their several match-winners such as Devdutt Padikkal, Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, etc. make them overwhelming favourites vs SRH.

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SRH, meanwhile, have only themselves to blame for such a lackluster performance throughout IPL 14 but they will be desperate to sign off on a high with back-to-back wins, with their last game versus Mumbai Indians (MI). The ardent Hyderabad fans would hope for their younger brigade to take more responsibility in the remaining two games as they look set to make significant changes with the mega auction coming up in few months, before IPL 2022. It will also be tempting to see if David Warner, who was present at the stands during SRH-KKR game, will get a look-in or continues to sit out.

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Match prediction for RCB vs SRH clash: Given the form of RCB and SRH's never-ending woes this season, RCB look certain to get to 18 points and strengthen their case for a top-two finish. The venue has offered some pace and help for the batters as a 150-155-plus score is expected in match 52. It will be interesting to see if dew sets in the latter half of the match, as stated by Dhoni during CSK-RR clash recently. If dew is a factor, batting second will be preferred by both sides.

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (October 6).

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with the bottom-ranked Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday (October 6). The match will present RCB a chance to get to 18 points as the Kane Williamson-led SRH camp has struggled for a win throughout the IPL 14 season. RCB have another game after the SRH tie and, thus, they will hope to end in top-two since MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have now lost two in a row and can end at the third spot. Their several match-winners such as Devdutt Padikkal, Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Yuzvendra Chahal, Harshal Patel, etc. make them overwhelming favourites vs SRH. ALSO READ | IPL 2021, RCB vs SRH, Live Streaming: When and where to watch Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad? SRH, meanwhile, have only themselves to blame for such a lackluster performance throughout IPL 14 but they will be desperate to sign off on a high with back-to-back wins, with their last game versus Mumbai Indians (MI). The ardent Hyderabad fans would hope for their younger brigade to take more responsibility in the remaining two games as they look set to make significant changes with the mega auction coming up in few months, before IPL 2022. It will also be tempting to see if David Warner, who was present at the stands during SRH-KKR game, will get a look-in or continues to sit out. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: 5 lowest scores by Virat Kohli-led RCB after flop show vs KKR in Match 31 Match prediction for RCB vs SRH clash: Given the form of RCB and SRH's never-ending woes this season, RCB look certain to get to 18 points and strengthen their case for a top-two finish. The venue has offered some pace and help for the batters as a 150-155-plus score is expected in match 52. It will be interesting to see if dew sets in the latter half of the match, as stated by Dhoni during CSK-RR clash recently. If dew is a factor, batting second will be preferred by both sides.

RCB vs SRH, IPL 2021 prediction today: Who will win Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match?

Royal Challengers Bangalore made a mess of their run chase as bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad dented their hopes of a top-two finish with a narrow four-run win in a last-over IPL thriller, here on Wednesday.

After putting on board a modest 141 for 7, SRH returned to limit RCB to 137 for six for only their third win in the league.

Chasing the total, Devdutt Padikkal (41) and Glenn Maxwell (40) scored bulk of the runs but RCB kept losing wickets and faltered in the end.

Defending 18 off last two overs, Jason Holder bowled a superb over, giving away just five runs for one wicket.

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AB de Villiers smashed a six in the fourth ball of the final over bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar but couldn't take the team home as the South African could not pull off a six the team needed in the last ball.

Earlier, opener Jason Roy (44) shared a 58-ball 70 run stand with skipper Kane Williamson (31) to set the platform but SRH lost three quick wickets for two runs in seven balls to eventually end up with a below-par total.

RCB were dealt an early blow in their chase when Bhuvneshwar trapped Virat Kohli in the first over.

The decision to promote Daniel Christian at number 3 also didn't work as he was deceived by a slower delivery by Siddarth Kaul.

At 18 for 2, Srikar Bharat joined hands with Devdutt Padikkal and produced two handsome shots for a six and a four to take RCB to 37 for 2 in six overs.

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New pace sensation Umran Malik then struck in his fifth delivery, removing Bharat as RCB slipped to 38 for 2.

New-man in Maxwell made his intent clear, clobbering Rashid Khan for a maximum. He repeated the treatment again, sending the Afghan spinner over long-on and then sweeping him for another four.

But with Malik clocking 150km plus consistently, RCB decided to target the other bowlers.

However, a poor call by Padikkal ended with Maxwell being runout, while the former too was caught at the boundary line as RCB further slumped to 109 for 4 in 16.5 overs.

Needing 29 off 18 balls, Shahbaz Ahmed smashed two fours to bring the equation down before being dismissed by Holder in the 19th over.

For RCB, Harshal Patel (3/33) and Daniel Christian (2/14) did the maximum damage after skipper Virat Kohli opted to bowl.

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The spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal (1/27) and Shahbaz Ahmed (0/21) kept things in check, while George Garton conceded 29 runs in two overs for his one wicket.

Abhishek Sharma, asked to open the innings, smashed a four and a six off Garton in the second over before holing out to Maxwell.

Williamson started off with a good-looking cover drive and then pulled one from Siraj for another boundary through square leg.

The New Zealand skipper was all elegance as he played two sweetly-timed shots for two more hits to the fence off Garton.

Left-arm spinner Shahbaz attacked the stumps but when he erred Roy was quick to pull him through square leg.

After the end of Powerplay, SRH were 50 for 1.

The spin duo of Shahbaz and Chahal bowled in tandem, not allowing the batsmen to free their arms.

While Roy lived dangerously, Williamson's stumps were knocked off by Patel with a cutter when he tried to create room for himself as SRH slipped to 84 for 2 in 12th over.

Priyam Garg smashed a six off Chahal before being caught by AB de Villiers off Christian in the next over.

Five balls later, Christian pulled off a sensational catch off his own bowling to remove the well-set Roy. Chahal trapped Abdul Samad in front of the wicket in the first ball of the next over as SRH slumped to 107 for 5 in 15.1 overs.

Wriddhiman Saha was next done in by a slower delivery by Patel. 
Rashid (7 not out) and Holder (16) tried to accelerate before the latter fell in the last ball.

Royal Challengers Bangalore made a mess of their run chase as bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad dented their hopes of a top-two finish with a narrow four-run win in a last-over IPL thriller, here on Wednesday.

Royal Challengers Bangalore made a mess of their run chase as bottom-placed Sunrisers Hyderabad dented their hopes of a top-two finish with a narrow four-run win in a last-over IPL thriller, here on Wednesday. After putting on board a modest 141 for 7, SRH returned to limit RCB to 137 for six for only their third win in the league. Chasing the total, Devdutt Padikkal (41) and Glenn Maxwell (40) scored bulk of the runs but RCB kept losing wickets and faltered in the end. Defending 18 off last two overs, Jason Holder bowled a superb over, giving away just five runs for one wicket. ALSO READ | 'The reason why he is more successful': Gautam Gambhir opens up on Virat Kohli's playing style AB de Villiers smashed a six in the fourth ball of the final over bowled by Bhuvneshwar Kumar but couldn't take the team home as the South African could not pull off a six the team needed in the last ball. Earlier, opener Jason Roy (44) shared a 58-ball 70 run stand with skipper Kane Williamson (31) to set the platform but SRH lost three quick wickets for two runs in seven balls to eventually end up with a below-par total. RCB were dealt an early blow in their chase when Bhuvneshwar trapped Virat Kohli in the first over. The decision to promote Daniel Christian at number 3 also didn't work as he was deceived by a slower delivery by Siddarth Kaul. At 18 for 2, Srikar Bharat joined hands with Devdutt Padikkal and produced two handsome shots for a six and a four to take RCB to 37 for 2 in six overs. ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Man of many talents! Rohit Sharma imitates MI legends, shares video on Instagram - WATCH New pace sensation Umran Malik then struck in his fifth delivery, removing Bharat as RCB slipped to 38 for 2. New-man in Maxwell made his intent clear, clobbering Rashid Khan for a maximum. He repeated the treatment again, sending the Afghan spinner over long-on and then sweeping him for another four. But with Malik clocking 150km plus consistently, RCB decided to target the other bowlers. However, a poor call by Padikkal ended with Maxwell being runout, while the former too was caught at the boundary line as RCB further slumped to 109 for 4 in 16.5 overs. Needing 29 off 18 balls, Shahbaz Ahmed smashed two fours to bring the equation down before being dismissed by Holder in the 19th over. For RCB, Harshal Patel (3/33) and Daniel Christian (2/14) did the maximum damage after skipper Virat Kohli opted to bowl. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs The spin duo of Yuzvendra Chahal (1/27) and Shahbaz Ahmed (0/21) kept things in check, while George Garton conceded 29 runs in two overs for his one wicket. Abhishek Sharma, asked to open the innings, smashed a four and a six off Garton in the second over before holing out to Maxwell. Williamson started off with a good-looking cover drive and then pulled one from Siraj for another boundary through square leg. The New Zealand skipper was all elegance as he played two sweetly-timed shots for two more hits to the fence off Garton. Left-arm spinner Shahbaz attacked the stumps but when he erred Roy was quick to pull him through square leg. After the end of Powerplay, SRH were 50 for 1. The spin duo of Shahbaz and Chahal bowled in tandem, not allowing the batsmen to free their arms. While Roy lived dangerously, Williamson's stumps were knocked off by Patel with a cutter when he tried to create room for himself as SRH slipped to 84 for 2 in 12th over. Priyam Garg smashed a six off Chahal before being caught by AB de Villiers off Christian in the next over. Five balls later, Christian pulled off a sensational catch off his own bowling to remove the well-set Roy. Chahal trapped Abdul Samad in front of the wicket in the first ball of the next over as SRH slumped to 107 for 5 in 15.1 overs. Wriddhiman Saha was next done in by a slower delivery by Patel. Rashid (7 not out) and Holder (16) tried to accelerate before the latter fell in the last ball.

IPL 2021: Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by four runs

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have already secured a berth in the IPL 2021 playoffs with an impressive performance throughout the season, though the team has had some ups and downs as well.&nbsp;

Now, former Indian batter <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/dont-think-he-can-gautam-gambhir-slams-mis-hardik-pandya-for-not-bowling-in-ipl-2021-ahead-of-t20-wc-418667">Gautam Gambhir</a> has opened up about RCB's run, especially Kohli's role and his natural playing style. He shed some upon how Kohli's game plan helped players like AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell to "accelerate" in the second half of the innings.

During his conversation with ESPNcricinfo, Gambhir said, "The reason is probably Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers. Virat Kohli feels that those two can actually accelerate in the second half of the innings as well, so he can play that anchor role which he has done really well whenever he has anchored the innings whether in 50 overs or T20 cricket and that's not his natural game either."

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Gambhir reflected on how Virat is more successful when he opens the batting as he said, "So, that's the reason why he is more successful when he opens the batting so that he can use the first six overs and probably get the momentum on his side and continue batting after six overs and someone else from the other end can actually accelerate."

"But that's his natural game, but if goes out of his natural game, then it could be really hard for him to score a lot of runs because he doesn't have the same power or skill as De Villiers or for that matter, even Maxwell," Gambhir added.

For RCB, Maxwell's redemption has been the highlight of this edition of IPL. Whether it was the two-paced wicket in Dubai or the sluggish track in Sharjah, the Australian never looked at sea against the bowlers.

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However, it is important to note that eyebrows were raised when RCB acquired the services of the Australian in the auction. Despite a forgetful IPL 2020 season, it is not fair to judge a player of Maxwell's stature on basis of one or two matches or a season.

Batting at No.5 for Punjab Kings, he could only muster 108 runs in 11 innings in the previous season. The 32-year-old, however, has turned a new leaf this season, demonstrating why he is still the best in the business. He has silenced the critics with several match-winning performances, amassing 407 runs in 11 innings.

"Strike rates are very overrated. You can expect Kohli to have a 600-run season but you can never expect Maxwell to have a 600-run season. But you can never-have Maxwell batting at a strike rate of 120-125 but can never expect Kohli to be batting at 160 strike rate. So, both those guys are different and it's just the combination of everyone which makes a very successful side," Gambhir concluded.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have already secured a berth in the IPL 2021 playoffs with an impressive performance throughout the season, though the team has had some ups and downs as well.

Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have already secured a berth in the IPL 2021 playoffs with an impressive performance throughout the season, though the team has had some ups and downs as well. Now, former Indian batter Gautam Gambhir has opened up about RCB's run, especially Kohli's role and his natural playing style. He shed some upon how Kohli's game plan helped players like AB de Villiers and Glenn Maxwell to "accelerate" in the second half of the innings. During his conversation with ESPNcricinfo, Gambhir said, "The reason is probably Glenn Maxwell and AB de Villiers. Virat Kohli feels that those two can actually accelerate in the second half of the innings as well, so he can play that anchor role which he has done really well whenever he has anchored the innings whether in 50 overs or T20 cricket and that's not his natural game either." ALSO READ | IPL 2021: Man of many talents! Rohit Sharma imitates MI legends, shares video on Instagram - WATCH Gambhir reflected on how Virat is more successful when he opens the batting as he said, "So, that's the reason why he is more successful when he opens the batting so that he can use the first six overs and probably get the momentum on his side and continue batting after six overs and someone else from the other end can actually accelerate." "But that's his natural game, but if goes out of his natural game, then it could be really hard for him to score a lot of runs because he doesn't have the same power or skill as De Villiers or for that matter, even Maxwell," Gambhir added. For RCB, Maxwell's redemption has been the highlight of this edition of IPL. Whether it was the two-paced wicket in Dubai or the sluggish track in Sharjah, the Australian never looked at sea against the bowlers. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs However, it is important to note that eyebrows were raised when RCB acquired the services of the Australian in the auction. Despite a forgetful IPL 2020 season, it is not fair to judge a player of Maxwell's stature on basis of one or two matches or a season. Batting at No.5 for Punjab Kings, he could only muster 108 runs in 11 innings in the previous season. The 32-year-old, however, has turned a new leaf this season, demonstrating why he is still the best in the business. He has silenced the critics with several match-winning performances, amassing 407 runs in 11 innings. "Strike rates are very overrated. You can expect Kohli to have a 600-run season but you can never expect Maxwell to have a 600-run season. But you can never-have Maxwell batting at a strike rate of 120-125 but can never expect Kohli to be batting at 160 strike rate. So, both those guys are different and it's just the combination of everyone which makes a very successful side," Gambhir concluded. (With inputs from agencies)

'The reason why he is more successful': Gautam Gambhir opens up on Virat Kohli's playing style

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the one-time champions and the current edition's bottom-ranked side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with the three-time champions Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6).

The battle will see the RCB franchise start as favourites as they have already qualified for the playoffs and are looking at their dominating best. RCB are currently at the third position. The Kohli-led franchise will be eager to continue with their winning streak to ensure a top-two finish, going past MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who are currently a spot above Bengaluru.

On the other hand, problems are aplenty for the Hyderabad line-up. The whole season has been a disastrous one for SRH with out-of-form players, changes in line-up, David Warner's sacking from captaincy followed up his omission; adding to their woes. Nonetheless, they will now like to sign off on a high with wins in their remaining two encounters. However, it will be tough for them to stop a rampant RCB franchise.

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Ahead of the clash, here's a look at the head-to-head, trivia, stats and squads for both sides:

Head-to-head

Despite their very poor form, SRH can draw some inspiration from the fact that they lead RCB 10-8 in head-to-head battle.

Stats

RCB will be eager to seal a win over SRH as they are only a victory away from registering a total of 100 wins in the IPL.

Trivia

Kohli &amp; Co. have clicked in the middle-overs with the bat and ball, but they are yet to take a wicket in the powerplay overs&nbsp;during the second and final leg of the season.

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Squads:

Royal Challengers Bangalore:&nbsp;Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Srikar Bharat(w), George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Akash Deep

Sunrisers Hyderabad:&nbsp;Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Kane Williamson(c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran Malik, Sandeep Sharma, Manish Pandey, Khaleel Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sherfane Rutherford, Jagadeesha Suchith, Mohammad Nabi, Basil Thampi, Virat Singh, Shahbaz Nadeem, David Warner, Shreevats Goswami, Kedar Jadhav

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the one-time champions and the current edition's bottom-ranked side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with the three-time champions Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6).

Match 52 of the IPL 2021 edition will see the one-time champions and the current edition's bottom-ranked side Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) lock horns with the three-time champions Virat Kohli-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi on Wednesday evening (October 6). The battle will see the RCB franchise start as favourites as they have already qualified for the playoffs and are looking at their dominating best. RCB are currently at the third position. The Kohli-led franchise will be eager to continue with their winning streak to ensure a top-two finish, going past MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings (CSK) who are currently a spot above Bengaluru. On the other hand, problems are aplenty for the Hyderabad line-up. The whole season has been a disastrous one for SRH with out-of-form players, changes in line-up, David Warner's sacking from captaincy followed up his omission; adding to their woes. Nonetheless, they will now like to sign off on a high with wins in their remaining two encounters. However, it will be tough for them to stop a rampant RCB franchise. ALSO READ | August 15 again? MS Dhoni drops a bomb on his IPL future, says you can bid me farewell in Chennai Ahead of the clash, here's a look at the head-to-head, trivia, stats and squads for both sides: Head-to-head Despite their very poor form, SRH can draw some inspiration from the fact that they lead RCB 10-8 in head-to-head battle. Stats RCB will be eager to seal a win over SRH as they are only a victory away from registering a total of 100 wins in the IPL. Trivia Kohli & Co. have clicked in the middle-overs with the bat and ball, but they are yet to take a wicket in the powerplay overs during the second and final leg of the season. ALSO READ | EXPLAINED: As MI crush RR, here's how Mumbai or KKR can grab the 4th spot in IPL 2021 playoffs Squads: Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli(c), Devdutt Padikkal, Daniel Christian, Glenn Maxwell, AB de Villiers, Shahbaz Ahmed, Srikar Bharat(w), George Garton, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Yuzvendra Chahal, Dushmantha Chameera, Sachin Baby, Kyle Jamieson, Navdeep Saini, Pavan Deshpande, Rajat Patidar, Mohammed Azharuddeen, Wanindu Hasaranga, Suyash Prabhudessai, Tim David, Akash Deep Sunrisers Hyderabad: Jason Roy, Wriddhiman Saha(w), Kane Williamson(c), Priyam Garg, Abhishek Sharma, Abdul Samad, Jason Holder, Rashid Khan, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Siddarth Kaul, Umran Malik, Sandeep Sharma, Manish Pandey, Khaleel Ahmed, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Sherfane Rutherford, Jagadeesha Suchith, Mohammad Nabi, Basil Thampi, Virat Singh, Shahbaz Nadeem, David Warner, Shreevats Goswami, Kedar Jadhav

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