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Apr

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Bhuvneshwar, Hazlewood mastermind DC’s downfall as RCB register NRR boosting win in Delhi

New Delhi: While Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru chase down a meagre target of 76 against the Delhi Capitals, it was a victory that was set up by the bowlers. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood put up jaw-dropping performances as RCB registered a Net run-rate boosting win over the Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.  Bhuvi, Hazlewood plot DC's downfall Bengaluru arrived in Delhi in a bid to redeem their loss at home against the Capitals, and they did that in one of the most unthinkable fashions. It was a perfect bowling effort from…

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Apr

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Delhi Capitals 8/6, hit record low against RCB in horrific start to IPL 2026 Delhi clash

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals were rocked hard by Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Monday, April 27. The RCB bowlers, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood, jolted the DC line-up with some brilliant swing and seam movement early on.  The Capitals were reduced to just seven for the loss of the first five wickets with the two speedsters ripping through the hosts' batting line-up. They went down 8/6 soon, with both Bhuvneshwar and Hazlewood sharing three wickets each.  There was a major threat for DC to get bowled out below the lowest IPL…

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Apr

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Why is Phil Salt not playing for RCB in IPL 2026 clash against DC as Bengaluru look for redemption?

New Delhi: Phil Salt was a major absentee in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru's team as they take on the Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026 clash on Monday, April 27. Salt had also missed RCB's previous home game against the Gujarat Titans on April 24. Salt is out of this clash, too, due to an undisclosed injury. RCB mentor and batting coach Dinesh Karthik had confirmed that the England international will be missing the DC game. "Salt is injured for the moment," Karthik said in the pre-match press conference. Bethell stays in for Salt Meanwhile, Bethell gets to…

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Apr

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Lungi Ngidi injury update: Is DC star playing today in IPL 2026 clash against RCB in Delhi?

New Delhi: Lungi Ngidi misses out as Delhi Capitals take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their eighth match of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Monday, April 27. Ngidi suffered a nasty head and neck injury during DC's previous game against the Punjab Kings, also in Delhi, and had to be carried into an ambulance. Ngidi is not part of the DC team for their RCB reverse-fixture as the Capitals look to bounce back from their two consecutive defeats and a hammering against the Kings, against whom they failed to defend 264. In…

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Apr

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Harmanpreet Kaur eyes major T20 record as India women look for consolatory win against South Africa

New Delhi: India captain Harmanpreet Kaur is eyeing a major T20 record as India look for a consolatory win against South Africa in the fifth and final T20I of the series at the Willowmoore Park, Benoni. Kaur needs just 31 runs to become just the third player in T20I history to score 4000 runs.  The Indian skipper currently has scored 3969 runs in 173 T20I innings with 16 fifties and one century to her name. If Kaur scores these runs in the fifth and final T20I against the Proteas, she will become just the second Indian and third overall to…

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Apr

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India cruise to Thomas Cup quarterfinals after blanking Australia in second group outing

New Delhi: The Indian team stormed into the quarterfinals of the Thomas Cup Finals after registering a 5-0 sweep over Australia in their second Group A tie in Horsens, Denmark on Monday, April 27. After beating Canada 4-1 in their opener, the Indian team has handed Australia a drubbing in 153 minutes, with not a single loss. Lakshya Sen, who had suffered a three-game defeat to Canada's Victor Lai in India's first group outing, came back strongly to defeat Ephraim Stephen Sam  21-14, 21-16 in the first singles outing to give India an early lead. The big-hitting Ayush Shetty doubled…

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Apr

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Virat Kohli inches away from IPL immortality as RCB gear up for DC clash at Kotla

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru legend Virat Kohli is on the brink of another massive IPL record as his team gears up for the IPL 2026 clash against the Delhi Capitals on Monday, April 27. Kohli, the IPL run-machine, is having another stellar season in the Red and Black as he has already amassed 328 runs in seven innings at a strike rate of 163.18, which is his best in any season.  Kohli was the vital in RCB's chase of 206 against the Gujarat Titans in their previous match, having scored 81 from 44 balls before he was dismissed by…

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Apr

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‘Playing for India is number one’: Krunal Pandya weighs in on his journey, reminisces over his early years

New Delhi: There has been no doubt that Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been one of the strongest sides in the IPL (Indian Premier League) for the last two years now. Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB claimed their maiden IPL title for the first time in 18 years.  Furthermore, the side has been brilliant in the ongoing edition of the tournament as well, sitting in second place with five wins and two losses in seven matches. With the squad filled to the brim with talent, one of the most underrated players in the squad is all-rounder Krunal Pandya.  With…

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Apr

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Angkrish Raghuvanshi found in breach of IPL Code of Conduct, handed 1 demerit point after outburst against LSG

New Delhi: Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants took on each other in one of the most thrilling matches of the ongoing edition of the IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026. The two sides locked horns in game 38 of the tournament at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.  The clash went into the super over as Kolkata Knight Riders registered a crucial victory. However, amidst the chaos, it was 21-year-old Angkrish Raghuvanshi who captured the limelight. It is worth noting that Raghuvanshi was dismissed for obstructing the field during the first innings.  After his dismissal, he got into a heated…

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Apr

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DC vs RCB: 3 Player battles to watch out for in IPL 2026 Match 39

New Delhi: Delhi Capitals will be hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru in game 39 of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League). The two sides will take on each other at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 27. It is worth noting that both Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have star-studded squads and will hope to put in a good showing in the upcoming game.  Currently, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been in brilliant form. The defending champions sit in second place in the standings with five wins and two losses in seven matches. With 10 points to their name,…

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