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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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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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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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‘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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‘Dhoni should go to school on RCB bowlers’: Matthew Hayden on what he wants to see in RCB vs CSK

Mahendra Singh Dhoni could possibly be playing his final IPL game today at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, when it plays host to the RCB vs CSK IPL match. While Dhoni has not confirmed that he will be retiring after this season — choosing to keep even CSK batting coach Michael Hussey in the dark about his future plans — there is an expectation that it could be Dhoni’s final game if RCB defeat CSK and the Chennai franchise are knocked out. RCB vs CSK IPL match liveblog At the moment, the chances of CSK getting knocked out are slim. Chennai can sneak through into the IPL playoffs with a defeat to RCB too. If CSK win, they stride into the playoffs. If it gets washed out due to rains, then too the five-time champions will make it to the playoffs. For RCB, however, the equation — and consequently...
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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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Coaching India could be exhausting, timing has to be right: Langer

Being the India head coach is one of the biggest assignments in cricket world and former Australia head coach Justin Langer believes that it could be very exhausting if the timing isn't right for the incumbent.Langer, who coached Lucknow Super Giants during this IPL season was asked multiple times about his aspirations to become India head coach, a post set to be vacated by Rahul Dravid after T20 World Cup in the Americas.“It would almost be the biggest job in cricket — being the head coach of the Indian cricket team,” Langer replied when asked if the Indian board had approached him for taking on the mantle.“One, because of the huge volume of cricket, the huge expectation. It would be a great challenge. It would be great fun and it would be a wonderful opportunity to win ICC titles,” L...
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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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Rain and players’ departures steal IPL’s shine over the last leg | Cricket News – Times of India

GUWAHATI: Indian Premier League (IPL) proposes weather God disposes. As the tournament nears its business end, more than the qualification scenario based on the results of the last rounds of league matches, the weather forecast seems to have kept everyone on their toes.Too many ifs and buts were already there as the battle for playoffs heated up at the last moment, taking the excitement quotient through the roof.However, rain has made a late entry into the picture to keep the players off the field.IPL 2024: Results | Points TableIt has not only made the teams’ chances of fighting it out in the middle to decide their own fate uncertain but it has also dampened the mood of the fans, who have been eagerly waiting to see their favourite stars in action, one last time this season.Add to that...
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‘I asked him what’s next? and Rohit Sharma said…’: Mark Boucher opens up on the batsman’s future with Mumbai Indians | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians (MI) head coach Mark Boucher reflected on the various challenges the team encountered during the two-month tournament following a disappointing end to an already-discouraging season. Despite a promising start from opener Rohit Sharma, MI finished at the bottom of the points table following a loss to the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in their final match.When asked about Rohit's future with the team, Boucher stated, "For me, he is a master of his own destiny.It's a big auction next season who knows what's going to happen?" The head coach described Rohit's season as one of two halves, with a strong beginning that included a century against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and a belief that he was on track to score significant runs.SEE ALSO: IPL 2024 Orange CapBoucher also ...
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rcb vs csk: bengaluru weather forecast remains cloudy, washout favours chennai super kings | Cricket News – Times of India

Bengaluru woke up to a clear morning on the day of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) do-or-die clash against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) today, but the forecast for evening and night remains cloudy with possibillity of thunderstorm in some parts of the city. RCB can't afford a washout or split points because that will take CSK through to the playoffs, where they will join table-toppers Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Rajasthan Royals.IPL 2024: Points Table | Results Contesting for the lone playoff spot remaining, RCB have 12 points from 13 matches and CSK have 14 points from 13 matches. But RCB not only have to win but also ensure that their current net run-rate of +0.387 becomes better than CSK's +0.528 in order to qualify for the playoffs. Coming bac...
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Watch: Chennai Super Kings receive a rousing welcome at M Chinnaswamy ahead of the crucial RCB vs CSK IPL clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Chennai Super Kings arrived at M Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of their crucial clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the support from the 'Yellow Army' was palpable. Fans thronged the stadium, chanting "Dhoni, Dhoni" as the team bus passed by, showcasing their unwavering love and support for the five-time champions.The fervent welcome set the stage for Saturday's epic do-or-die 'Southern Derby,' which will determine the fourth and final team to qualify for the IPL playoffs.The stakes are high, with RCB's fairytale resurgence set to face the formidable CSK and potentially adverse weather conditions.WATCH:Thursday's washout in Hyderabad confirmed Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Rajasthan Royals as playoff contenders, leaving one spot up for grabs between CS...
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‘Fans chahte hai aap jyada waqt bitaye pitch me…’: Pathan advocates for Dhoni’s higher batting position in crucial CSK vs RCB clash | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced his support for seeing Mahendra Singh Dhoni bat higher up the order for Chennai Super Kings in their pivotal final league match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Saturday. Pathan believes that Dhoni's current hitting form and the high-scoring nature of the Bengaluru ground make a compelling case for this change.Speaking on Star Sports, Pathan acknowledged the reasons behind Dhoni batting primarily in the final few overs but expressed his hope that Dhoni would entertain his vast fan base by spending more time on the pitch with the bat."Mahendra Singh Dhoni's batting is not the same as it used to be during his peak, when he was 32-33 years old. Here there is a knee issue; he has been playing for so long and faced many proble...
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