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Watch: Crazy scenes! Fans storm Bengaluru roads after RCB’s win over CSK to enter playoffs | Cricket News – Times of India

It has never happened in the Indian Premier League (IPL) that a team lost seven of its first eight matches in the league phase of a season and still goes on to book a place in the playoffs. But Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) created that history on Saturday when they spoiled Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) party. And the scenes that unfolded after that on the streets in Bengaluru showed what it meant to the local fans.After putting up a commendable 218 for 5 on the board, thanks to contributions across the batting chart led by skipper Faf du Plessis's 39-ball 54 on a difficult M Chinnaswamy track, RCB limited CSK to 191 for 7 for a 27-run win.IPL 2024: Results | Points TableBut that's not the entire story, CSK required to reach 201 and would have still made it to the playoffs, but RCB pac...
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‘Couldn’t get over the line’: CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on 27-run loss against RCB | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Following Chennai Super Kings' 27-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2024, skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad admitted they couldn't get over the line at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.Gaikwad himself had a disappointing performance, being dismissed for a golden duck on the first ball of the second innings by Glenn Maxwell.Speaking after the match, Gaikwad acknowledged that the wicket in Bengaluru was favorable, offering good turn and grip for the spinners.He noted that the team encountered numerous challenges in the game, including the absence of key players Matheesha Pathirana and Mustafizur Rahman.Gaikwad expressed his disappointment at failing to secure a place in the IPL 2024 play-offs."It was a good wicket. For spinners, it was turning and gripping a little bit. ...
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I dedicate Man of the Match award to Yash Dayal: Faf du Plessis | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Faf du Plessis dedicated his player-of-the-match award to pacer Yash Dayal, who maintained his composure in the final over to secure a 27-run victory over Chennai Super Kings in the battle for the final IPL play-off spot.Du Plessis earned the player-of-the-match title for his impressive 54 off 39 balls. Alongside Virat Kohli's 47, their partnership laid a strong foundation, leading RCB to a formidable total of 218 for five on Saturday night.Chasing a daunting target, CSK needed over 200 runs to qualify and came remarkably close, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja launching a fierce counterattack towards the end.CSK required 17 runs off the final over, but despite Dhoni hitting a towering six off the first ball, Dayal kept his ner...
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How Yash Dayal trumped Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni and steered RCB into IPL 2024 playoffs | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: It turned out to be a dream night for Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal as he successfully defended 17 in the last over against the mighty duo of Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni to steer his side into Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs.Dayal, who was remembered for his maligned over that saw Rinku Singh hit him for five consecutive sixes to win an improbable game last season, before tonight, rose to the occasion, bowling a perfect final over against Chennai Super Kings, knocking the defending champions out of the knockouts race.The win for RCB was their sixth on the trot as they successfully defended 218 to secure a place in the playoffs, beating CSK by 27 runs. CSK, who needed to score 201 to qualify for the playoffs, ended up scoring 191 for 7 as Dayal gave away ju...
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‘The Miracle Of Chinnaswamy’: RCB Pull Off Iconic IPL Playoffs Qualification With Win Over CSK

RCB Vs CSK: They say they pray for miracles and miracles arrive, and the same happened today in IPL 2024 Match 68 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru have scripted arguably the greatest ever comeback in the history of Indian Premier League by wnning 6 matches on the trot to qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs. The Faf Du Plessis-led team have defeated Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in a virtual eliminator at their home, the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and will now play the IPL 2024 Eliminator. Aaarrr Ceeee Beeee ❤️👏6️⃣ in a row for Royal Challengers Bengaluru ❤️They make a thumping entry into the #TATAIPL 2024 Playoffs 👊Scorecard ▶️ https://t.co/7RQR7B2jpC#RCBvCSK | @RCBTweets pic.twitter.com/otq5KjUMXy — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2024 𝗥𝗼𝘆...
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Emotions run high as Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma seen in tears of joy after RCB qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru defied all odds and accomplished the impossible by edging out Chennai Super Kings to secure a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday.Despite the looming threat of rain and a passing shower, RCB needed to win by at least 18 runs but exceeded expectations by winning by 27 runs.This victory, part of a remarkable string of six consecutive wins, secured them the fourth and final playoff berth.The stadium and the entire RCB team burst into ecstatic celebration as Yash Dayal delivered back-to-back dot balls to Ravindra Jadeja in the final over. The atmosphere was charged with intense emotions and unbridled joy.Star RCB batter Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma were overwhelmed with emotion following the te...
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru grab final IPL 2024 play-off berth; Chennai Super Kings knocked out | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru extended their fairytale run, securing the fourth and final playoff berth with a 27-run victory over defending champions Chennai Super Kings in their must-win last IPL league game on Saturday.This marked the sixth consecutive win for RCB, who initially posted a formidable total of 218 for five after being put in to bat.They then managed to restrict CSK to 191 for 7, securing their place in the playoffs for the ninth time in 15 seasons.Despite a late scare from Ravindra Jadeja (42 not out) and Mahendra Singh Dhoni (25), who raised hopes of a CSK comeback after Rachin Ravindra's 61, RCB's Yash Dayal maintained his composure in the final over to guide the hosts to victory.With Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad already qu...
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How did RCB qualify for IPL 2024 playoffs over CSK despite equal points in league stage

Royal Challengers Bengaluru completed a remarkable turnaround to their IPL 2024 fortunes, beating Chennai Super Kings by 27 runs in their final league game at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday to qualify for the playoffs. After losing six matches on the trot in the first half of the season, Faf du Plessis’ men won their sixth successive match over CSK to finish level on points with three other teams — CSK, Lucknow Super Giants and Delhi Capitals – and yet squeeze into the last-four stage. To qualify for the Playoffs despite a defeat in this match, CSK had to ensure a defeat by no more than 17 runs. Chasing a 219-run target, CSK finished on 191 for seven despite late heroics from Ravindra Jadeja (42 not out off 22 balls) and a cameo from MS Dhoni (25 off 13). Despite their consisten...
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Virat Kohli kisses Faf du Plessis after RCB skipper’s one-handed blinder. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Faf du Plessis astonished both his fellow players and the spectators at the Chinnaswamy Stadium with an exceptional display of fielding prowess.During the match against Chennai Super Kings, du Plessis executed a remarkable catch to remove Mitchell Santner from the crease.The South African's incredible athleticism and quick reflexes were on full display as he leapt to his right, plucking the ball out of the air with one hand.RCB star batter Virat Kohli couldn't contain his emotions as he ran towards Faf du Plessis and kissed him for his stupendous effort.The catch was nothing short of spectacular, leaving everyone in attendance and even Santner awestruck by the 39-year-old du Plessis' ability to pull off such a difficult feat.!(function(f, b, e, v, ...
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Daryl Mitchell’s rebound catch of Virat Kohli leaves Anushka Sharma frustrated, disappointed | Cricket News – Times of India

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories...
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Virat Kohli equals Chris Gayle’s rare record after breaching 700-run mark this IPL season | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's star opener Virat Kohli on Saturday equalled another RCB legend Chris Gayle's record for scoring most 700-plus runs in an IPL season. Kohli achieved the feat in the must-win clash against Chennai Super Kings at the Chinnaswamy with his cracking 29-ball 47-run knock.This is now the second instance, Kohli has scored 700-plus runs in an IPL season -- 973 runs scored in 2016 season. Gayle had previously scored 733 runs in the 2012 edition and 708 in the following season. This is now also the 10th instance of a batter aggregating 700-plus runs in a season. On his way to a cracking 47-run knock, Kohli hit three fours and 4 colossal sixes. Kohli now has 37 sixes in IPL 2024 -- second most after 38 maximums which he fired in the 2016 edition of the leagu...
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Watch: Virat Kohli’s monstrous six hits Chinnaswamy roof; Faf du Plessis’s reaction… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Displaying remarkable hand-eye coordination and impeccable timing, Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli fired a cracking six that hit the roof of the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday in the do-or-die clash against Chennai Super Kings. Taking CSK pacer Tushar Deshpande to the sword, the Kohli hit made the sweet sound as the ball connected with the bat before smacking the tin roof and falling back into the stands. The incident took place on the first ball of the third over when Tushar bowled a back of a length and angled into Kohli. The RCB opener swivelled across, picked the length early and then pulled it high over long-leg.As the ball smacked the roof, Kohli's partner Faf du Plessis at the non-striker's looked mighty impressed with the hit.RCB's fairytale re...
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Virat Kohli sets new record, becomes first batter in IPL to… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has etched his name in Indian Premier League (IPL) history by becoming the first player to amass an astounding 3000 runs at a single venue. This extraordinary achievement underscores Kohli's unparalleled consistency and dominance in the tournament.The star Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter achieved the feat during the IPL 2024 match against Chennai Super Kings at M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday.He got to the landmark with a massive six over long leg off Tushar Deshpande. The next highest run-scorer at a single venue is former Mumbai Indians captain Rohit Sharma, who has scored 2295 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.Kohli's accomplishment is a testament to his exceptional batting skills, unwavering focus, and ability to perform consistently under pressure. ...
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‘Some wonderful moments and some…’: LSG boss Sanjiv Goenka and KL Rahul address team together in dressing room. Watch | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In what came as a pleasant surprise, Lucknow Super Giants boss Sanjiv Goenka, skipper KL Rahul and head coach Justin Langer addressed the players and support staff in an emotional meet-up after the franchise's Indian Premier League 2024 campaign came to an end on Friday. For LSG, who needed a victory over Mumbai and other results over the weekend to go their way to make an improbable entry into the playoffs, finished the season at the sixth spot as their net run rate only improved marginally to -0.667 after Friday's win. Wrapping up the season with 7 wins and equal number of defeats under new head coach Langer, LSG had a see-saw run that also saw Goenka's alleged 'public reprimand' of skipper Rahul after one of their defeats. Coming together after the end of the season, Goenk...
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RCB Vs CSK, IPL 2024 Live Score: It’s The D-Day As RCB, CSK Face Off In A Virtual Eliminator

MI Vs LSG: Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Match 68 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This fixture has become the biggest fixture of the season and has been labelled as the 'Final Showdown' as this might be the final time IPL sees its two biggest icons face off, that being Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni. We are in for a 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗡𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 🔥2️⃣ teams with 1️⃣ common goal 🎯 Who will get the most important '𝙌' to their name? 🤔 ⏰ 7:30 PM IST 💻 https://t.co/4n69KTTxCB📱 Official IPL App #TATAIPL | #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/83uMGEV9JH — IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 18, 2024 The BIGGEST fixture and our final home game this IPL. 🙌The greatest comeback story in the...
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‘He swung the ball like a boomerang’: Wasim Akram calls Rajasthan Royals pacer an ‘underrated cricketer’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Rajasthan Royals pacer Sandeep Sharma has been an unsung hero in the IPL, consistently stepping up when his team needs him the most. Despite his crucial performances, he often does not receive the credit he deserves.Former Pakistan pacer Wasim Akram also believes that Sandeep Sharma is an underrated cricketer despite his consistent performances in the IPL.Akram recalled first noticing the right-arm pacer during the U-19 World Cup in 2012, where Sharma impressed by swinging the ball like a boomerang."He bowls brilliantly at the death, has a fine yorker and slower ball, and also swings the new ball. I saw him for the first time at the 2012 U-19 World Cup where he swung the ball like a boomerang. He is an underrated cricketer," Wasim Akram told Sportskeeda."I have spoken previou...
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‘Priorities’: Rajasthan Royals’ Riyan Parag says ‘nope’ to practice and has his eyes set on RCB vs CSK blockbuster | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The stage is set for by far the biggest clash of IPL 2024 as Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a knock-out encounter for a place in the playoffs on Saturday.And the prediction of rain has added more drama to the do-or-die clash as the two teams battle it out for the fourth slot available.Alongside millions of fans and supporters of both RCB and CSK, Rajasthan Royals slogger Riyan Parag too is also awaiting for the mouth-watering contest. A Virat Kohli fan, Parag even said no to Royals' training session on Saturday, prioritizing the RCB vs CSK clash.RCB's fairytale resurgent run is up against the might of five-time champions CSK and the weather gods as the two sides lock horns in an epic do-or-die match. There is a 60 percent chance...
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‘Still here…and still refreshing’: As rain threat looms over RCB-CSK do-or-die clash, Google India says everyone searching for… | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: With rain threat looming over the marquee Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Google India said that the weather in Bengaluru is among their top searches. RCB's fairytale resurgent run is up against the might of five-time champions CSK and the weather gods as the two sides lock horns in an epic do-or-die match for the fourth and final spot for the IPL play-offs.There is a 60 percent chance of rain around the match start time in the RCB vs CSK game. Thursday's washout in Hyderabad meant that Sunrisers Hyderabad joined Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals as the three confirmed teams for the playoffs and the race is now for only one spot with two teams in fray -- CSK and RCB.Rain is expected to cause disruptions in th...
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‘I said I would bat anywhere, just give me a chance to play’: Virat Kohli recalls how Suresh Raina’s recommendation worked for him | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a recent interaction on JioCinema at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, former India teammates Virat Kohli and Suresh Raina shared a moment of camaraderie ahead of a crucial IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK).This meeting also served as a reminder of a pivotal moment in Kohli's early career during the Emerging Players Tournament in Australia in 2008.Kohli recounted how Raina's intervention was instrumental in providing him an opportunity to showcase his talent. SEE ALSO: IPL 2024 POINTS TABLE | IPL 2024 PURPLE CAPInitially, Kohli was not selected in the playing XI, a decision made by then-coach Pravin Amre. Raina, upon observing Kohli's abilities in the nets, recommended his name. Recalling the moment, Kohli said:"I ...
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Jitesh Sharma to lead Punjab Kings in their final game of the season | Cricket News – Times of India

MUMBAI: Punjab Kings on Saturday announced Jitesh Sharma as the captain for their final game of the ongoing Indian Premier League season. He will lead Punjab in their game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, set to take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad on Sunday. Jitesh will take charge from Sam Curran, who has returned to England for international duty in their T20I series against Pakistan before the T20 World Cup in USA and West Indies.IPL 2024: Results | Points TableJitesh will be the third man to lead the Punjab Kings this season after Shikhar Dhawan, who has been out of action since injuring his shoulder while fielding during the home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 9, and English all-rounder Curran.The match will be of academic value only as the Punjab...
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IPL 2024: I didn’t live up to standard but overthinking was not an option, says Rohit Sharma

The five-time IPL winning skipper Rohit Sharma endured a wretched form in the second-half of the season, struggling to cross even a score of 20 in six matches for Mumbai Indians. | Photo Credit: ANI India skipper Rohit Sharma acknowledged that he could not match the expected batting standards in the ongoing IPL but instead of indulging in over-thinking, his endeavour was to stay in the right zone and keep working on his flaws. The five-time IPL winning skipper endured a wretched form in the second-half of the season, struggling to cross even a score of 20 in six matches for Mumbai Indians. "As a batter, I know I didn't live up to the standard. But, after playing for all these years, I know that if I overthink, I won't play well," Rohit said on JioCinema Match Centre Live. He returned t...
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Savage Virat Kohli: ‘Mujhe kisi ko batane ki zarurat nahi mai kaisa player hu’ | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli has often answered critics with his bat whenever questions have been raised over a certain flaw in his batting technique or his ability as a batsman, restricting his display of anger to aggression on the field. But ahead of the crucial IPL match against Chennai Super Kings, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru batsman spoke openly about a recent criticism that led to a war of words between him and fellow batting legend Sunil Gavaskar.Recently, Kohli was criticised for his T20 strike rate during the initial part of the ongoing IPL season and then later slammed by Gavaskar for his tirade against experts and analysts who raised those questions just before the selection of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup. However, Kohli not only was selected for the T20 World Cup but also went ...
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IPL 2024: Virat Kohli criticises Impact Player rule, says it has ‘disrupted the balance’ | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli, a prominent Indian batsman, has joined forces with Rohit Sharma, the captain of the Indian team, in criticizing the Impact Player substitution rule, asserting that it is "disrupting the balance" of the game. Kohli emphasized the need for a reevaluation of the rule, which was introduced in the previous season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).In a podcast last month, Rohit had already expressed his dissatisfaction with the rule, stating, "I'm not a big fan... It's going to hold back all-rounders. Cricket is played by 11, not 12 (players)." Kohli echoed these sentiments, highlighting the imbalance caused by the mid-innings substitution rule.The current edition of the IPL has witnessed an unprecedented number of high-scoring matches, with eight totals surpassing 25...
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‘IPL mei nahi karunga’ – Virat Kohli can’t stop laughing talking about fans’ request to… | Cricket News – Times of India

Virat Kohli straight away gestured 'no', even touched his ears with both hands, when spectators in the stands during one of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) matches in IPL 2024 shouted: "Kohli ko bowling do". Revisiting that incident during a chat on JioCinema, which also involved Kohli's former India teammate Suresh Raina, the batting legend couldn't stop laughing about it."IPL mei nahi karunga (won't bowl in the IPL)" said Kohli laughing, and it left Raina in splits. IPL 2024: Results | Points Table"Do teen baar puchhe 'bowling do'. Maine kaha bhai maaf kar do. Pagal ho gaye ho kya bhai. Batting ka confidence bhi khatam ho jayega (spectators said 2-3 times, give him the bowling. I said forgive me. Have you guys gone mad! I will also lose my confidence in batting)," Kohli added, and...
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‘Virat Kohli’s cosmic connection with 18’: Ex-India player highlights RCB’s perfect record on May 18 ahead of IPL clash with CSK | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Royal Challengers Bengaluru prepare to face Chennai Super Kings in a crucial IPL 2024 match on Saturday, former India cricketer and analyst Aakash Chopra has pointed out an intriguing trend: RCB have enjoyed an unblemished record in games played on May 18. However, Chopra cautioned that rain could potentially disrupt their hopes this time.With 12 points from 13 games, RCB are currently seventh on the points table.To secure the final playoff berth, they need a significant win over CSK, leveraging their net run rate.Previewing the game on his YouTube channel, Chopra noted the historical significance of May 18 for RCB. "It started from here only and we have reached there again. Chennai were on one side and RCB were in front of them. Chennai won that game, that was the 23rd of...
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Hardik Pandya Faces One-Match Ban, Will Miss His First Match In IPL 2025

Hardik Pandya one match ban in IPL 2025: Five-time winners Mumbai Indians' (MI) campaign in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 has come to a close, ending at the bottom of IPL points table with 8 points after completing all their 14 league stage matches. Following their 10th defeat in IPL 2024 against LSG on Friday (May 17) night, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on MI captain Hardik Pandya and banned him from one match. This penalty will be enforced on Hardik when Mumbai Indians (MI) play their first match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Also on ABP Live | RCB vs CSK, IPL 2024: M Chinnaswamy Stadium IPL Stats And Records In addition to the ban, BCCI has imposed a fine of Rs 30 lakh on Hardik Pandya for...
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