In a highly anticipated match for a spot in World Test Championship final, India faces off against Australia with both teams facing their own set of challenges. India comes into the match without captain Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill while Australia will be missing all-rounder Cameron Green. Debutants Nitish Reddy and Harshit Rana are set to don the Indian jersey, with Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja benched in favour of Washington Sundar. Follow live updates of the match below.
After being retained by the Royal Challengers Bangalore for a record-breaking amount of Rs 21 crore, Virat Kohli shared an emotional message for the franchise's fans, expressing his commitment to the team for the next three years. Kohli also revealed that his ultimate goal is to win the IPL title at least once in the upcoming cycle. RCB management, in the meantime, is exploring all options for the captaincy role after releasing Faf du Plessis, and also expressed their disappointment in not being able to retain Cameron Green due to injury.
With years of experience and a true passion for the sport, Rohit Sarkar is a highly respected cricket writer, known for his engaging and informative style. From the ICC World Cup to the IPL and the Ashes, Rohit has covered it all, capturing the excitement and drama of live matches with his attention to detail. His work has made him one of the most sought-after cricket writers in the industry, and his recent appointment as the Mumbai Indians' latest addition is a major milestone in his career.
Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor believes that all-rounder Cameron Green's injury could pave the way for Cameron Bancroft's Test recall in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy against India. This comes after Australia's Test and ODI captain, Pat Cummins, shared his deep sympathies for Green, who is currently dealing with back stress fractures. On the other hand, former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has raised questions about the form of Indian batsmen like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the longest format. Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma was recently involved in a hilarious conversation regarding his batting techniques, and fast-bowling all-rounder Cameron Green could potentially miss the series against India due to a back surgery.
R Ashwin was the star performer for Delhi Capitals as he grabbed the crucial wickets of Cameron Green and Glenn Maxwell in quick succession, denting Royal Challengers Bangalore's batting line-up. Despite a tough start with the bat, RR made a comeback to enter the playoffs, with Ashwin's figures of 2/19 proving to be key on a pitch that offered little assistance to spinners. The match also saw Virat Kohli's RCB become the team with the second-most ducks in the IPL, with Maxwell joining the list alongside Dinesh Karthik and Rohit Sharma with 18 ducks each.
Trent Boult and Ravichandran Ashwin led a stellar bowling performance by the Rajasthan Royals as they limited the Royal Challengers Bangalore to 172-8 in their IPL Eliminator Match. Boult took 3 wickets, including the key wicket of Virat Kohli, while Ashwin finished with 2. RCB struggled as their top order fell, with Faf du Plessis, Cameron Green, and Glenn Maxwell all failing to make significant contributions. Despite contributions from Kohli and Rajat Patidar, RCB fell short of a big total. The winner of the match will face the Sunrisers Hyderabad for a chance to play in the IPL grand final against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
In a must-win match against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli's "vintage" performance helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru secure a 60-run victory. Despite being dropped three times, Kohli made a stunning 92 runs off 47 balls, setting the tone for his team. Australian all-rounder Cameron Green praised Kohli's aggressive approach and emphasized the importance of having him in the team. With two more matches to go, the Bengaluru side is now in a position to qualify for the playoffs after facing a series of defeats earlier in the tournament.
In a crucial matchup between two playoff hopefuls, all-rounder Cameron Green proved to be the difference maker as his team, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, defeated Delhi Capitals by 47 runs. Green, who has been in excellent form since his inclusion in Australia's World Cup squad, played a key role in both the batting and bowling departments, scoring an unbeaten 32 and taking 1-19 off his four overs. Despite efforts from Australian stars David Warner and Jake Fraser-McGurk, the Capitals were unable to chase down a challenging total set by Bengaluru. This win brings Bengaluru within reach of a playoff spot, while the Capitals' chances have taken a hit due to their inferior net run rate.
In an action-packed Indian Premier League match, Virat Kohli's masterful innings of 92 led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a landslide 60-run victory over Punjab Kings. Kohli's partnerships with Rajat Patidar and Cameron Green, and Punjab's sloppy fielding contributed to Bengaluru's massive score of 241-7. Despite early promise from Punjab's Rilee Rossouw and Jonny Bairstow, they suffered their eighth defeat in the competition, putting an end to their playoff hopes.
In a thrilling match against Punjab Kings, Virat Kohli led the Royal Challengers Bangalore to their fourth straight victory with a fantastic batting performance of 92 runs off 47 balls. Despite being dropped twice early in the innings, Kohli capitalized on his luck and put on a blistering 76-run partnership with Rajat Patidar, who also played a brilliant knock. Cameron Green and Dinesh Karthik's late surges helped RCB set a formidable total of 241/7. PBKS started off strong with Rilee Rossouw's quick fifty but Karn Sharma's crucial spell and brilliant fielding efforts from Faf du Plessis and Kohli led to their downfall. RCB's bowling attack led by Mohd. Siraj's 3/35 restricted PBKS to 181 in 17 overs, giving RCB a 60-run win.