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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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‘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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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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IPL-17: RCB vs CSK: Chennai Super Kings win toss; opt to bowl against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a do or die encounter

Chennai Super Kings players are seen during a practice session in Bengaluru. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bowl in the Indian Premier League 2024 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Bengaluru on May 18. It is a do or die encounter for both the teams. Chennai Super Kings gain an upper hand than the Royal Challengers Bengaluru. RCB vs CSK Live Score IPL 2024Rain threat looms large in Bengaluru. If the encounter is washed out, Chennai Super Kings will be through to the playoffs. If Chennai Super Kings win the match, it is automatically enter the play-off rounds. But on the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have to win by 18 runs if RCB scores 200 or win the match with 11 balls to spare if CSK bats fir...
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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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‘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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‘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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‘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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On IPL’s big day, two-minute silence for an English amateur, salute to cricket’s unpaid loyalists

Last week The Times, London, carried a heartrending obit of Jonathan Mills, a 55-year-old club cricketer. Written by his brother Daniel, the tribute was for the sales executive of a beauty company for whom cricket wasn’t about playing for his country or county. A passionately committed cricketer, Jonathan’s life and career choices were dictated by season and schedule of his beloved Brookweald Cricket Club.He scored two hundreds as a long-time opener of the club that, as claimed by its website, happens to be in the prettiest part of Essex, serves the best tea in the league, has its own bar and is the perfect place to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon. It’s in this picturesque surrounding that Jonathan got the final hundred of his life, which according to his brother was straight from the ...
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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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Virat Kohli: Akaay is good and healthy, Vamika is really enjoying swinging the bat | Hindi Movie News – Times of India

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma recently welcomed their second child, a baby boy named Akaay, on February 15 this year. The couple had kept their second pregnancy under wraps, but Virat has begun opening up about his family life, sharing some interesting anecdotes about his children.In a video shared by RCB on their social media handles, Virat sat down with Mr Nags, a character played by TV presenter Danish Sait, for a light-hearted chat.During their conversation, Nags congratulated Virat on becoming a father again and asked about his newborn son. Virat replied, "Baby is good and healthy. Everything is fine. Thank you."When Nags joked about one child for IPL and one for WPL, referring to the Indian Premier League and the Women's Premier League, Virat talked about his daughter Vamika's in...
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‘The Kohli we see today is because of MS Dhoni’: Sunil Gavaskar on Virat’s stop-start career | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli's consistent performance across all formats of the game has set him apart from his peers. His ability to adapt to different playing conditions and his hunger for runs have made him a formidable opponent for any bowling attack.However, there is always someone who nurtures young talent, and according to legendary Sunil Gavaskar, MS Dhoni played a significant role in shaping Kohli into a modern-day great."When Virat Kohli started his career it was a stop-start career. The fact that MS Dhoni gave him that little extra momentum is why he is the Kohli we see today," Gavaskar said on Star Sports.Both Gavaskar and Kohli were involved in a war of words when the former batter criticized him for his slow strike-rate in the IPL."If you have a strike rate of 118, you come and ...
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IPL 2024: Will the fickle Bengaluru weather spoil the Kohli-Dhoni shoot-out?

Rain clouds hover around the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, during training ahead of the IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), in Bengaluru on May 17, 2024 | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar Bengaluru’s weather is so notoriously fickle that its tantrums have acquired cult status. On May 18, the city faithful will be praying that it behaves, for a washout against Chennai Super Kings will send their beloved Royal Challengers Bengaluru out.There is indeed an inglorious tradition of rain affecting at least one RCB home game in an IPL season. An unrelenting summer has ensured that RCB has dodged the bullet six times in the 2024 edition. However, Saturday’s forecast is for good amounts of precipitation, and it seems like luck may have finally run out. ...
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Who would Bengaluru cheer for—their talisman Kohli or CSK’s evergreen hero Dhoni in probably his last song?

A month ago, Royal Challengers Bengaluru looked buried. But they have been reborn like the mythical phoenix. With Virat Kohli giving them wings to fly, they have scripted a stunning turnaround to inch quietly to the play-offs, which looked like a farfetched dream in the middle of April.Win their last league match on Saturday, all those criticisms about the strike-rates and lack of frontline spinners and a toothless attack would be forgotten. A meme material for much of this season, they have an opportunity to enter the banter room. Muted just four weeks into the IPL, the chants “Ee saala cup namde” are beginning to be heard again slowly. Like Chepauk, Chinnaswamy Stadium could intimidate the opposition in what is virtually a knockout game for both teams. The crowd could get firmly behin...
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Robin Uthappa questions India’s T20 World Cup squad: ‘Senior players had their go…youngsters should’ve played’

Former T20 World Cup winner with India, Robin Uthappa believes the upcoming T20 World Cup was the chance to pass the reigns to the youngsters, rather than the ‘senior’ players. “I’m gonna catch a lot of flak for this, but I’ll take it. I think they should’ve moved on after the previous World Cup itself,” Uthappa said on JioCinema. “I think the youngsters should’ve played in this World Cup. The senior players have had their go, and these guys are showing true potential. The fact that they’ve been performing in IPL consistently… a lot of these guys who are performing now, the likes of Shubman Gill should be there.” Pressing on the need to have had Gill and some of the other youngsters in the team, Uthappa added, “He (Gill) should be part of any World Cup right now. The potential, the abil...
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‘Said a lot of nice things about you…’: Virat Kohli stumped by ‘friend’ Sunil reference, almost caught off-guard | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli has been in outstanding form in IPL 2024. The prolific batsman currently holds the Orange Cap with 661 runs in 13 matches, boasting an impressive average of 66.10. Virat, who has batted with a strike rate of 155.16, including one century and five fifties, is gearing up for the crucial match against the Chennai Super Kings on Saturday, May 18.Ahead of this highly-anticipated and must-win clash between CSK and RCB, Virat was taken by surprise during the latest episode of the RCB Insider Show with Mr.Nags.The conversation started with a witty wordplay by host Mr. Nags, who mentioned the name Sunil. This nearly caught Virat off guard until Mr. Nags quickly clarified with "Chhetri," causing both Virat and the host to burst into laughter. Here’s how the conversation unf...
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Friends indeed: When Sunil Chhetri sounded out Virat Kohli before retirement announcement | Football News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: As Sunil Chhetri pondered how to announce his retirement to the world, he knew there was one man who would truly understand his emotions. Virat Kohli, as expected, provided the support the iconic Indian football captain needed.The 39-year-old Chhetri, the most capped Indian footballer with 150 matches and the country's top scorer with 94 goals, has decided to retire after the World Cup qualifying match against Kuwait on June 6 in Kolkata.Chhetri made the announcement on Thursday, driven by what he described as inexplicable instincts. Before going public, he chose to confide in Kohli, who was among the first to know of his decision."I did talk to Virat Kohli before my retirement decision, he is very close to me. I discussed with him because we both understand that we would kno...
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