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Rajasthan’s Royal collapse: Needed 25 off 18 balls, Rahul Dravid’s side falters at finish line again
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Rajasthan’s Royal collapse: Needed 25 off 18 balls, Rahul Dravid’s side falters at finish line again

Creating history as a 14-year-old debutant, Vaibhav Suryavanshi impresses but RR snatch another defeat from the jaws of victory.Nine runs needed from six balls. That was the equation for the Rajasthan Royals in their last two matches. At Kotla, a few days ago, they came undone by Mitch Starc’s fine last over, albeit still managing to force a Super Over and losing in the tiebreaker. In Jaipur on Saturday, they come undone even worse. Chasing 181, RR fell short by 2 runs against Lucknow Super Giants to suffer their sixth defeat of the season and remain rooted to the bottom half of the table. Avesh shines, RR collapse When 25 runs were needed off 18 balls, and Yashasvi Jaiswal was still batting at 74, RR were in cruise control. Avesh Khan’s night till then had not gone well; he had conceded 2...
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Stat check: Highest run chases in history of the Indian Premier League
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Stat check: Highest run chases in history of the Indian Premier League

One of the trademark features of the Indian Premier League in recent years has been the explosive batting on display. With Sunrisers Hyderabad completing a near-impossible chase of 246 against Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings over the weekend, here’s a look at the highest run chases of all time in India’s premier cricket competition.  Punjab Kings (261 runs): This was a nail-biter played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings at the Eden Gardens on April 26, 2024 which has made its mark in the record books as the highest run chase in IPL history. The battle witnessed several blistering knocks in the first innings including from Phil Salt (75 off 37 balls) and Sunil Narine (71 off 32 balls). But then, Jonny Bairstow smashed a match-winning 108 off just 48 balls, complemented by Shashank ...
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‘Felt strange being on other side against RR but I was even more desperate for win’: Jos Buttler
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‘Felt strange being on other side against RR but I was even more desperate for win’: Jos Buttler

Gujarat Titans’ Jos Buttler who plied his trade for the Rajasthan Royals since the 2018 season before getting released by the franchise before the 2025 IPL mega auctions, said it felt strange to be on the opposite side to the Royals but it made him even more desperate to win the match on Wednesday. “It did feel a bit strange being on the other side against Rajasthan Royals. But to be honest, I was even more desperate for the win today. I think it was an excellent team performance. I’m really enjoying the new challenge. I’ve been batting at No. 3 for England recently, so it’s not unfamiliar. It helps that I’m coming in behind two fantastic openers who usually lay a strong platform. If there’s any swing, they deal with it, and I get to walk in once the ball stops moving, which is quite nice,...
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GT vs RR highlights, IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in Ahmedabad
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GT vs RR highlights, IPL 2025: Gujarat Titans beat Rajasthan Royals by 58 runs in Ahmedabad

How a fitter and fierier Mohammed Siraj rediscovered his white-ball zing In the middle of Mohammed Siraj’s interview with the host broadcaster during the innings break on Sunday, he turned emotional. He waved his arms towards the gallery where his parents and extended family sat. He spoke about the pain of leaving Royal Challengers Bangalore, after they refused to retain him in the last auction. “I have played seven years for RCB,” he said, sighing. He then dwelled on the India snub for the Champions Trophy. “At one time, I was not able to digest it,” he said. There were times, too, when he might have felt that he was not getting the recognition he deserves, that he is being perennially overshadowed by the shadows Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami cast. Read More from Tanishq Vaddi So...
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IPL 2025: RR’s Jofra Archer redeems self with two clutch performances
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IPL 2025: RR’s Jofra Archer redeems self with two clutch performances

Rajasthan Royals bowler Jofra Archer in action during the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings. | Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR Jofra Archer’s quiver must be full of self-conviction. After a terrible start to IPL 2025, the Rajasthan Royals speedster has bounced back with two clutch performances.The pacer’s spell against Sunrisers Hyderabad (4-0-76-0) was the costliest in the tournament’s history, and the next outing against Kolkata Knight Riders, too, was underwhelming (2.3-0-33-0).Archer flipped the narrative against Chennai Super Kings (3-1-13-1) and Punjab Kings (4-0-25-3). Even though his wicket-maiden first over against CSK was impressive, what took the cake...
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Rajasthan Royals ring more alarm bells for Chennai Super Kings
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Rajasthan Royals ring more alarm bells for Chennai Super Kings

A romantic ending glimmered in the Guwahati skies. The probability of MS Dhoni turning the clock back and finishing the game with vintage swagger lurked. Needing 20 off the final over, Dhoni in pugnacious mood with 16 from 10 balls, nervous excitement soaked the stadium and the minds of the audience. But in pure anticlimax, he perished in the first legal ball of the over. Despite the strikes of Jamie Overton, Chennai Super Kings fell six runs short of Rajasthan Royals’ score of 182, thus handing out their opponents the first win of the season. Hangman Hasaranga Wanindu Hararanga exudes a monkish calm in the direst of situations. Where lesser-willed men sense danger, he sniffs an opportunity; when the tide seems to turn against him, he merely decides to change the course of the current hims...
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Indian Premier League 2025, IPL season 18: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on March 30, 2025
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Indian Premier League 2025, IPL season 18: Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on March 30, 2025

Rajasthan Royals’ Nitish Rana plays a shot during the IPL 2025 match against Chennai Super Kings in Guwahati on March 30, 2025. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar Nitish Rana showcased his big-hitting prowess with a scintillating 36-ball-81 but Chennai Super Kings bowlers made a spectacular comeback during the back-end to restrict Rajasthan Royals to a manageable 182 for 9 in an IPL match in Guwahati on Sunday (March 30, 2025).Promoted to number 3, left-handed Nitish dominated the CSK bowlers smashing 10 boundaries and 5 sixes, after Rajasthan Royals were asked to bat first by CSK.Skipper Riyan Parag (37), playing in front of his home crowd, hit couple of fours and as many sixes, but his innings lacked fluency as ...
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IPL 2025 | Quinton de Kock spearheads a facile chase as KKR piles misery on RR
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IPL 2025 | Quinton de Kock spearheads a facile chase as KKR piles misery on RR

Then the tweakers turned things around.Rajasthan Royals was looking good with opener Yashasvi Jaiswal and stand-in captain Riyan Parag involved in a promising partnership, after Sanju Samson came forward and made enough room to get himself yorked by Vaibhav Arora.RR raced to 54 for one by the end of the PowerPlay. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane then introduced spin, tossing the ball to Moeen Ali, making his debut for the Kolkata franchise in place of the injured Sunil Narine.The champion off-spinning all-rounder from England would go on to make a fine start with his new IPL team, but it was the spinner that dazzled in India’s recent triumph at the Champions Trophy in the UAE that struck sooner.Varun Chakaravarthy proved such a wonderful partner in crime for Moeen, and the duo helped the defend...
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Indian Premier League 2025: Full squads and full schedule; Chennai super kings, Kolkata knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians and more
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Indian Premier League 2025: Full squads and full schedule; Chennai super kings, Kolkata knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians and more

New rules and new captains will be in focus but the razzmatazz will be pretty much the same when the 18th Indian Premier League kicks off in Kolkata on Saturday (March 22, 2025) with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on perennial underachievers Royal Challengers Bengaluru amid a looming threat of rain.There is plenty to look forward in the league. Among the most prominent rule changes is the lifting of saliva ban. For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, bowlers will be allowed to use it to shine the ball. We give below the full list of the participating squadsKolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Luvnity Sisodia, Venkatesh Iyer, Anukul Roy, Mooen Ali, Ramandeep ...
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RR IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Rajasthan Royals fixtures, match list, dates, timings, venues
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RR IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Rajasthan Royals fixtures, match list, dates, timings, venues

RR IPL 2025 Full Schedule, Fixtures, Match List, Dates, Venue: Rajasthan Royals, led by Sanju Samson, are looking to win their second Indian Premier League title after clinching the inaugural title in 2008. The Royals start their campaign against the Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 23 (Sunday). The Royals’ first game at home this season will be at Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati when they take on the defending champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders. After playing two of their “home games” at Guwahati, the Royals will shift homes and play all their remaining home games at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Rajasthan Royals were one of the two teams to opt to retain six players before the IPL mega auction ahead of this season. The desire to maintain a strong core of Indian players was evid...
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IPL: When Shane Warne made Ravindra Jadeja get off team bus and walk to the hotel
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IPL: When Shane Warne made Ravindra Jadeja get off team bus and walk to the hotel

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the biggest stars in the Indian Premier League. The all-rounder is currently one on the core members of the Chennai Super Kings franchise. But before he played for CSK, he was a up-and-coming player in the Rajasthan Royals ranks, where spin legend Shane Warne took him under his wing and nicknamed him a “rockstar”. That team, with Jadeja and Warne, won the inaugural IPL title. In his autobiography, No Spin, Warne wrote that given Jadeja’s talent he used to give the left-handed all-rounder a “longer rope” than other players. But eventually, he had to discipline Jadeja. As Warne wrote, “We loved him (Jadeja) from the minute we saw his approach and enthusiasm. There was a bit of ‘boy wonder’ in him so we gave him a longer leash than most, but his lack of discipline...
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If Astrology Decided Your IPL Team – Are You CSK, MI, or RCB – The Times of India
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If Astrology Decided Your IPL Team – Are You CSK, MI, or RCB – The Times of India

Cricket might be a game of skill, but if astrology had a say, each zodiac sign would already have a designated IPL team. Some bring consistency, some thrive in chaos, and some just keep breaking hearts.Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – The Experienced WarriorsLeo – Born leaders who thrive under pressure. Just like CSK, they believe in experience, legacy, and never-say-die attitude. They shine in crunch moments and carry a fanbase that worships them.Taurus – Stable, consistent, and unbothered by trends. They believe in sticking to their strengths, much like CSK’s method of relying on seasoned players rather than flashy experiments.Capricorn – The disciplined planners who value hard work over hype. They know that patience and long-term vision win championships, just like CSK’s approach to team-bui...
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