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‘Instinctive captain’ Rishabh Pant will get better with time: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sourav Ganguly, the director of cricket for the Delhi Capitals, believes that Rishabh Pant is an instinctive captain whose leadership qualities would develop with time and experience.Following a horrifying vehicle accident in December 2022, the stunning wicket-keeper batsman made a long and arduous recovery before making a comeback to competitive cricket.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEThe 26-year-old went back to leading the Delhi Capitals."Pant is a young captain, he'll learn with time. The way he returned from injury to play a full season; we had our doubts during the off season," Ganguly told JioCinema."Indian players are crucial, especially since the TATA IPL shifted to 10 teams. I am very happy for him that he returned to play so well over a full seaso...
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Future bright for ‘game changer’ Jake Fraser-McGurk: Sourav Ganguly | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: IPL team Delhi Capitals director Sourav Ganguly believes that young Australian batsman Jake Fraser-McGurk, who missed out on a T20 World Cup spot, has a long career ahead of him.This season in the 20-over Indian Premier League, Fraser-McGurk, 22, has made an impression for Delhi Capitals with 330 runs in nine matches at a punishing strike rate of over 234 runs per game.Although Ganguly, Delhi coach Ricky Ponting, and Australian Capitals teammate David Warner have praised him for his brave hitting, he was left out of Australia's World Cup squad in June."With Ricky around he guided Jake very well. What I like about him is he's hungry, he wants to play well," Ganguly said on Tuesday during Delhi's win over Lucknow Super Giants."I know he missed out on the World Cup, Australia sh...
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During DC vs LSG, IPL 2024 shatters another record with the highest number of… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The 2024 Indian Premier League has revolutionized T20 cricket, with numerous records being shattered throughout the tournament. During the match between Delhi Capitals and Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday, the ongoing season witnessed the highest number of sixes ever hit in a single IPL edition.The game featured a total of 20 sixes, bringing the overall tally for the season to 1,125, surpassing the previous record of 1,124 set in the 2022 season.With a few matches still remaining, this number is expected to rise further. The increasing trend of hitting sixes over the past three seasons highlights the growing dominance of batters in the format.In addition to the six-hitting record, several other milestones have been achieved in the current IPL season. Punjab Kings chased down a...
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‘The biggest mistake was…’: Mohammad Kaif criticizes KL Rahul’s captaincy | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants' defeat against Delhi Capitals prompted former cricketer Mohammad Kaif to scrutinize KL Rahul's leadership decisions, particularly his choice to field first after winning the toss. Despite a valiant effort from Arshad Khan, Lucknow Super Giants succumbed to a 19-run loss, virtually extinguishing their hopes of making it to the playoffs.Speaking on Star Sports, Kaif expressed his disappointment with Rahul's captaincy, emphasizing the failure to capitalize on the opportunity to bat first. "Take the video analyst's computer and put it away. They didn't go with any numbers. 200 has not been chased here at all. I am telling you this year's numbers. In all four matches, the team batting first has won. You won the toss and said you would field first," Kaif criti...
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IPL playoff scenarios explained after Lucknow Super Giants loss to Delhi Capitals: Five teams battle for two spots

With just six games remaining in the group stage of the IPL 2024, two teams have now secured of a spot in the IPL Playoffs: Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals.There are as many as five teams who have a shot at qualifying for the IPL playoffs. Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians are the three teams who cannot qualify for the IPL 2024 Playoffs anymore. Here’s what each of the six teams will need to do to make it to the IPL Playoff: What Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) must do to qualify for IPL playoffs Played: 13, points: 12, NRR: -0.787 | Remaining matches: MI (a) Lucknow has been on a slippery slope in the last few games and the loss against Delhi Capitals has made things near impossible for qualification. They face Mumbai Indians in the final game at Wankhede stadium in...
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We’d have a better chance of qualifying if I had played against RCB, says Rishabh Pant | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rishabh Pant, the skipper of Delhi Capitals, expressed his belief that his one-match suspension likely cost the team a spot in the IPL playoffs. Pant stated that had he been on the field, DC would have had a better chance of winning the crucial game.Pant was sidelined for the must-win clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Sunday due to a one-match suspension imposed on him for a third slow-over rate offense.The absence of Pant proved detrimental as DC not only lost the game but also suffered a 47-run defeat, impacting their net run rate.Now, DC must patiently await the outcomes of other teams' matches to determine if they have qualified for the playoffs or not, highlighting the significance of Pant's absence in such a crucial encounter."I wouldn't say we would ha...
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Chasing has been a problem for us throughout the season: KL Rahul | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Solid half-centuries from Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs was followed by a clinical all-round bowling effort as Delhi Capitals kept their slim IPL play-off hopes alive with a 19-run win over Lucknow Super Giants in their final league fixture on Tuesday.Porel (58) and Shai Hope (38) shared 92 runs off 49 balls to give the hosts an aggressive start. Tristan Stubbs (25-ball 57*) then hammered three fours and four maximums in his blitzkrieg and added 47 and 50 runs with Rishabh Pant (33) and Axar Patel (14*) to power DC to 208 for 4.LSG then had a disastrous start in chase, losing four wickets inside powerplay as DC bowlers joined the party to eventually restrict the visitors to 189 for 9.A belligerent 27-ball 61 from Nicholas Pooran and a 33-ball 58 not out by Arshad Khan went...
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants, but neither team likely to advance

SYNOPSIS: Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs and Ishant Sharma overcome the assault from Nicholas Pooran and Arshad Khan as Delhi end league engagements with a win After the auction where Delhi Capitals (DC) spent a whopping Rs 7.2 crore on Kumar Kushagra, back in Kolkata, Abishek Porel, watching the action with his cousin Ishan Porel, said: “Puro season bench e boshte hobe (Will have to sit on the bench the entire season).” Abishek’s concern was justified because with Rishabh Pant back, Delhi had five wicketkeeper-batsmen in their squad. But at the pre-season camp in Kolkata, Sourav Ganguly and Pravin Amre told the youngster that he would be playing all the games and Porel repaid the trust with some impactful knocks. The youngster totalled 327 runs with a strike rate of 158.51. On Tuesday ...
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IPL 2024: Rajasthan Royals become second team to qualify for playoffs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals became the second team after table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders to seal their berth in the IPL 2024 playoff. Delhi Capitals' win over Lucknow Super Giants paved the way for Rajasthan Royals qualification to the play-offs.The inaugural season champions Rajasthan are currently in second place with 16 points from 12 matches. Following Tuesday's game result, they have secured their place in the final four regardless of the outcomes of their last two matches.Delhi moved to 14 points, same as Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad, and their playoff chances depends on a sequence of other results.LSG are all but out of the play-off race with one match remaining. Even a victory in their final game against the Mumbai Indians won't put them in the top four in the...
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DC vs LSG: Pooran sizzles with switch-hit, Stubbs goes inside out and Jake makes up with runout for scoring a duck

Jake’s bullet throw It was an interesting night for Jake Fraser-McGurk, the big breakthrough Aussie star of IPL 2024. In what could very well be Delhi’s last match of the season, plenty more fireworks were expected from him. But he fell in the first over for a duck, finding the fielder at long-on to be at the receiving end of a well-set field. And on the field, he put down an absolute sitter at deep square leg. The man has a reputation of being a good fielder but that was a jaw-dropping moment on the other side of the spectrum to what we have been used to from him. But a couple of overs later, he’d redeem himself and how. It wasn’t quite Virat Kohli’s prowling, pacy runout. But from deep midwicket, he nailed an absolute bullet of a throw to hit the base of the stumps. Ravi Bishnoi is qu...
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IPL: Lucknow Super Giants play-off hopes fade as Delhi Capitals young heroes keep them breathing | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals’ next generation of batters are here. With Jake Fraser-McGurk and Tristan Stubbs bringing intimidating hitting through the second half of the IPL, Abhishek Porel on Tuesday showed he has brought in consistency to his elegant strokeplay. Against a rather thoughtful Lucknow Super Giants bowling attack on a tiring Kotla track, Porel made up for McGurk’s rare failure with a sublime 33-ball 58 to lay the foundation for the hulk-like Stubbs to close the innings with an unbeaten 25-ball 57 as Capitals posted 208/4.The maturity of the two batters in their early 20s trumped the experienced LSG top order as Capitals finished the league stage with a 19-run win and 14 points.While defending the total, the experience of Ishant Sharma (3/34) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/33) knocked ...
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Watch: KL Rahul takes a fine diving catch on second attempt to send Shai Hope back | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) skipper KL Rahul exhibited a remarkable display of fielding prowess by taking a splendid diving catch on his second attempt, resulting in the dismissal of Delhi Capitals (DC) batter Shai Hope in the IPL match.Rahul's reflexes and agility were on full display as he lunged to grasp the ball, ensuring that Hope had to depart. Such moments of brilliance can shift the momentum of a game, and Rahul's effort did just that.The crowd and his teammates applauded the catch, recognising the difficulty and the finesse with which it was executed.The incident happened in the 9th over of the innings when LSG leggie Ravi Bishnoi came up with a flatter delivery, which was pitched outside off, and Hope freed his arms as he slapped it hard straight to cover where Rahul...
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IPL 2024 | DC vs LSG: Lucknow Super Giants win toss; elect to bowl against Delhi Capitals

Lucknow Super Giants captain K.L. Rahul with his Delhi Capitals counterpart Rishabh Pant during the toss of the Indian Premier League 2024 match in New Delhi on May 14, 2024 | Photo Credit: R.V. Moorthy Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul won the toss and elected to bowl against Delhi Capitals in their must-win IPL match in New Delhi on May 14. Skipper Rishabh Pant is back for Delhi after serving his one-match suspension alongside Gulbadin Naib. David Warner and Prithvi Shaw miss out. LSG have brought in Arshad Khan and Yudhvir Singh. Playing 11:Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Shai Hope, Rishabh Pant (w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Gulbadin Naib, Rasikh Dar Salam, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed.Lucknow Super Giants: KL Rahul (w/c), Quinton de Kock, M...
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‘Bat se marunga, baith jaa’: Virat Kohli-Rishabh Pant engage in a hilarious Banter during RCB-DC clash. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant were seen engaging in some lighthearted banter during the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.Delhi Capitals skipper Pant, who was serving a one-match suspension, watched the game from the sidelines.The two players exchanged playful remarks, adding an entertaining element to the intense rivalry between the two teams.Despite the competitive nature of the match, Kohli and Pant's friendly interaction showcased the camaraderie that exists among players off the field.Pant was forced to sit out the crucial match as a consequence of a slow over-rate violation. From the confines of the dressing room, Pant observed the proceedings of the game. I...
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IPL Playoffs: Which result will mean what in DC vs LSG match today | Cricket News – Times of India

With three teams eliminated and one assured of a top-two finish, there are six teams still in the race to IPL 2024 playoffs with only seven league-stage matches left to play. IPL 2024 STANDINGS: Points Table | Orange Cap | Purple CapThe rain-abandoned match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Monday meant that the two-time champions KKR (19 points, 1 match left) assured themselves of a top-two finish, while Gujarat joined Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians as the teams eliminated from the race to playoffs. On Tuesday, Delhi Capitals (DC) host the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and with every match now, the playoff scenarios change.With the sun turning Delhi into a hot furnace, there is no threat of a Ahmedabad-like weather affecting the DC vs LSG match at th...
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‘Even when we were losing, no one was…’: Yash Dayal opens up on RCB’s remarkable turnaround in IPL 2024 – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have secured their fifth consecutive victory, leading them into contention for an IPL 2024 playoff spot and elevating them to fifth place on the points table. Yash Dayal, RCB's pacer, attributed the team's remarkable turnaround to a positive team environment and an attacking approach to the game.Despite having the same number of points as RCB, Delhi Capitals (DC) trail them due to a lower net run rate.RCB's postseason hopes appeared bleak just a month ago, with only one win in eight games. However, they have demonstrated remarkable resilience, dramatically reversing their fortunes with a winning streak.RCB faced the challenge of being eliminated from the competition if they lost the game. Even after losing captain Faf du Plessis and star batt...
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru set IPL 2024 record with win over Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) convincing 47-run win over Delhi Capitals on Sunday not only kept them alive in the race to playoffs but also set a record for most consecutive victories by a team in the 2024 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL).IPL 2024: Results | Points TableLed by Rajat Patidar's 32-ball 52 and useful contributions by Will Jacks (29 off 41 balls), Cameron Green (32 off 24) and Virat Kohli (27 off 13), RCB put up a competitive 187 for 9 on the board after being asked to bat first by Delhi Capitals, who were led by Axar Patel in the absence of Rishabh Pant, out with a one-match suspension.In chase, Delhi folded up for 140 in 19.1 overs despite skipper Axar's fighting 39-ball 57. Yash Dayal starred with the ball for RCB, taking 3 for 20, while New Zealander Loc...
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Watch – ‘Neem ke ped ke neeche…’: Commentators enjoy light-hearted banter between Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: A light-hearted banter between players always eases nerves. And when the banter is between India players who are international stars, it's more pleasing to the eyes.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLEPlayoffs berth are at stake for both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals but that didn't stop the Delhi boys Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma having a go at each other during their IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.First Kohli hit Ishant for a four and a six, but the pacer had his revenge by dismissing the former captain and even tugged at Kohli who just smiled back.Later during the 19th over of the DC innings, Kohli teased back Ishant and even the commentators enjoyed the moment to the hilt.Former cricketers-turned-commentators ...
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‘Some were skidding, some were holding’: Hurt Axar Patel slams fielders for dropping catches | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) showcased exceptional bowling and fielding prowess as they secured a commanding 47-run victory over Delhi Capitals, keeping their IPL playoff aspirations alive on Sunday.Despite posting a modest total of 187 for 9, buoyed by a fiery half-century from the in-form Rajat Patidar, RCB's bowling attack dismantled the lackluster DC lineup, dismissing them for just 140 runs in 19.1 overs.Patidar's brisk 52 off 32 deliveries, coupled with Will Jacks' composed 41 off 28 balls, laid a solid foundation with an 88-run partnership for the third wicket in less than nine overs.However, Yash Dayal (3/20) and Cameron Green (1/19) displayed remarkable precision with their lengths, stifling the Delhi batters. With the exception of Axar Patel's valiant 57 off 39...
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‘It’s just confidence…’: RCB skipper Faf du Plessis after big win over Delhi Capitals | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis emphasised the importance of self-belief following their impressive victory over Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL match in Bengaluru.Rajat Patidar's attacking fifty and inspired bowling set up RCB's fifth straight win, improving their IPL play-off hopes with a 47-run thrashing of DC on Sunday.Following Cameron Green's unbeaten 24-ball 32, Bengaluru posted 187-9.The RCB bowlers then combined to bowl out Delhi for 140 in 19.1 overs at their home M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Du Plessis praised his team's performance, highlighting their strength and unity. A delighted RCB skipper spoke about how the team found its mojo in the second half of the tournament, having won five back-to-back matches."Brilliant, we have put up a great p...
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Watch: Virat Kohli exacts sweet revenge from Ishant Sharma in a friendly banter – Times of India

NEW DELHI: During a particular game, two players engaged in fun banter on a couple of occasions is rare. But the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals match witnessed two friendly banters between Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma who share a strong camaraderie both on and off the cricket field.The first incident happened when Kohli smashed Ishant for a four and six in the fourth over but the lanky pacer had the last laugh by dismissing the former RCB captain.Ishant tickled his funny bone as he playfully tugged at Kohli in celebration, who accepted it with a slight smile and head bowed.Kohli scored 27 off 13 balls with the help of 3 sixes and a four.Later, it was Kohli's turn to respond to Ishant when he came out to bat during Delhi's chase. The former RCB captain showcased his humor...
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Virat Kohli becomes first player in IPL history to… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli made history by becoming the first player ever in the Indian Premier League to play 250 matches for a single team. He reached this milestone during Royal Challengers Bangalore's match against Delhi Capitals in Bengaluru on Sunday.While MS Dhoni (263 matches), Rohit Sharma (256 matches), and Dinesh Karthik (254 matches) have played over 250 games in the IPL, they have represented multiple teams throughout their careers.In 249 matches for RCB, Virat has scored 7897 runs at an average of 38.71 and a strike rate of 131.64, with eight centuries and 55 fifties.His best score is 113*. He has reached the IPL final three times, in 2009, 2011 and 2016, but is yet to taste the IPL success. Virat is the highest run-getter in the tournament history and has the highest number o...
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IPL: Why Delhi Capitals’ appeal was rejected and Rishabh Pant got a one-match ban | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant has been handed a one-match ban and fined Rs 30 lakh for the team's third slow over-rate offence in the IPL 2024, adding a new dimension to their campaign as they gear up for a crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday.The decision stemmed from the team's slow over-rate during their recent encounter against Rajasthan Royals, a match marked by contentious moments, notably involving RR skipper Sanju Samson's dismissal, which sparked debates within the cricket fraternity.Following the imposition of the ban, Delhi Capitals swiftly lodged an appeal before the BCCI Ombudsman, with Pant, along with Sourav Ganguly and Ricky Ponting, representing the franchise. The appeal process shed light on the arguments put forth by Ganguly and...
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‘I don’t think he expected…’: Ricky Ponting on Jake Fraser-McGurk’s exclusion from Australia’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former Australian captain and current head coach of Delhi Capitals (DC) Ricky Ponting recently shared his thoughts on the exclusion of Jake Fraser-McGurk from Australia's T20 World Cup 2024 squad. Ponting believes that the 22-year-old rising star didn't anticipate being selected in the first place, saying, "I don't think Jake expected to get picked in the first place."Fraser-McGurk, who is currently playing for DC in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, has been showcasing an exceptional performance throughout the tournament.In seven matches, he has amassed an impressive 309 runs at a remarkable strike rate of 235.88. Ponting praised the young batter's impact, stating, "It was only a few weeks ago that he turned up here as a replacement player, and probably the furthest thin...
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IPL 2024: Delhi Capitals lose Rishabh Pant for crucial game against RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

Skipper suspended for slow over-rate; Axar to lead vs RCBBENGALURU: Just when Delhi Capitals had given themselves a chance in the race to the playoffs, comes a body blow in the shape of a one-match ban for skipper Rishabh Pant. Placed fifth on the table, the 20-run win against Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday came at a hefty price for Capitals. While the financial implication for a slow over-rate is hardly a rap on the knuckles, missing Pant in Sunday's crucial match against RCB could cause damage to the Capitals' prospects.IPL ORANGE CAP | IPL PURPLE CAP | IPL POINTS TABLE"I think not having our leading run scorer is a loss, but it's also a great challenge for everybody else," said DC's head coach Ricky Ponting.The wicketkeeper-batter, who is on a comeback trail following a long lay-off, is...
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Amid Rishabh Pant’s ban, this star all-rounder to lead Delhi Capitals vs RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi Capitals faced a major setback on Saturday as their skipper and keeper-batter Rishabh Pant will miss the upcoming clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2024 due to a one-match suspension for their third slow over-rate in the tournament.According to an announcement by the IPL, DC were penalized for their slow-over rate during their 21-run victory over Rajasthan Royals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 7.In Pant's absence, the reins will be taken up by star all-rounder Axar Patel when they face Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday.Addressing the pre-match press conference on Saturday, the Delhi Capitals' Head Coach Ricky Ponting said, "He (Axar) has been Vice-Captain at this franchise for the last couple of seasons. A very experie...
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