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IPL 2025: After Chepauk, RCB end another long-term drought at Wankhede Stadium


IPL 2025: After Chepauk, RCB end another long-term drought at Wankhede Stadium
Royal Challengers Bengaluru players celebrate their win against Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. (AP)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a 12-run victory against Mumbai Indians in an Indian Premier League match at Wankhede Stadium on Monday, ending their 10-year winless streak at the venue with a final score of 221-5 against Mumbai’s 209-9.
Virat Kohli led the Bengaluru batting with 67 runs, while captain Rajat Patidar contributed 64 runs. Jitesh Sharma added an unbeaten 40 runs off 19 balls to strengthen their position.
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Jasprit Bumrah, returning from injury, stood out among Mumbai’s bowlers by conceding only 29 runs in his four overs, maintaining an economy rate below 10 runs per over.
Mumbai’s chase showed promise when captain Hardik Pandya and Tilak Varma built a partnership of 89 runs from 34 balls. However, both batsmen were dismissed within four balls of each other in the closing stages.
Krunal Pandya claimed three wickets in the final over to seal the victory for Bengaluru.
The win marked Bengaluru’s first IPL victory at Wankhede since 2015 and their third win in four games this season.

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It has been a sensational season thus far for RCB who had earlier ended a 17-year drought against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. On March 28, RCB had thrashed CSK by 50 runs for their first win at Chepauk since 2008.
Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians continued their poor form, recording their fourth loss in five matches this season.





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It Would Be Honour To Coach Team India: Zaheer Khan


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Zaheer Khan, former Indian left-arm fast bowler and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) mentor for the Indian Premier League, has said that it will be an honour if he gets an opportunity to coach Team India. “It would be an honour to coach Team India,” Zaheer Khan told Boria Majumdar in Kolkata at a CII event, according to a video posted by RevSportz on their X handle. The left-arm fast bowler went on to participate in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for two additional years before retiring in 2017. Following his retirement, Zaheer Khan worked as a bowling coach with Mumbai Indians in international cricket prior to accepting a position as a mentor at LSG in 2024.

Zaheer Khan made his debut in the ICC Knockout Cup in 2000 and immediately hit the headlines when he yorked Steve Waugh, beating him for pace. An Indian express-pacer was a once-in-a-blue-moon discovery, and his ability to bowl fast yorkers at the death, move the ball off the deck and in the air, and maintain his pace set him apart from the more metronomic fast bowlers that India was used to.

In his illustrious international career, Zaheer picked up 311 Test wickets in 92 matches and overall 610 scalps in 309 international matches across all formats for Men in Blue.

Zaheer was a member of the 2011 World Cup-winning team and the 2002 ICC Champions Trophy team, which India shared with Sri Lanka due to a lack of results in the finals.

Zaheer represented the Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. He played 100 matches in the IPL and bagged 102 wickets at an economy rate of 7.59.

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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“Watch Him Bat Like This…”: Ex-India Star’s Heartbreaking Take On MS Dhoni’s Poor Show


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Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni‘s performance is once again under the scanner. Dhoni, who was considered as one of the greatest finishers in the world, is failing miserably to recreate his magic in the ongoing season. During the recent defeat against Delhi Capitals, Dhoni remained unbeaten 30 off 26 balls as CSK failed to chase the target of 184 at the MA Chidambaram stadium on Saturday. Dhoni came out to bat when CSK needed 110 runs off 57 balls. However, his slow partnership with Vijay Shankar (69*) resulted in CSK’s third defeat of the season.

 After the loss, Dhoni face severe criticism for his poor strike rate and lack of intent. Many fans even urged the former India skipper to call time on his IPL career to let a young player take his place.

On being asked about his views on whether Dhoni should retire, former India batter Wasim Jaffer gave his nod. 

“Yes, if he is not captaining the team then to watch him (bat) like this hurts a little,” said Jaffer on ESPNCricinfo. 

CSK have lost three out of four games in the ongoing season. Two of these defeats came at their home ground Chepauk and the five-time champions are desperately eyeing an opportunity to bounce back in the tournament.

“Since the last few games it’s not going our way. We are trying to improve, trying our best but not going our way. Definitely lost too many wickets. (Powerplay) It’s a major concern even in the bowling department. We are giving way 15-20 runs extra or losing too many wickets. We are trying but it’s just not happening. (On the team’s woes) I just think that we are slightly over concerned or tentative whoever is bowling in powerplay. And with the bat obviously you don’t want to lose an extra wicket but it’s just about being positive,” said CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad after loss against DC. 

“Since powerplay we were always playing the catch up game. We were too far behind and we only had one batter left. DC bowled really well and used the conditions really well. Even when Shivam (Dube) was batting we were looking for momentum but it just didn’t happen,” he added. 

CSK will now be squaring off against Punjab Kings on Tuesday for their next IPL 2025 match in Mullanpur. 

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Krunal 4-for floors brother Hardik Pandya’s Mumbai Indians in intense IPL showdown | Cricket News


Krunal 4-for floors brother Hardik Pandya's Mumbai Indians in intense IPL showdown
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NEW DELHI: In one of IPL 2025’s most gripping encounters, Krunal Pandya stole the spotlight at the Wankhede Stadium as Royal Challengers Bengaluru edged past Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in a thrilling sibling showdown.
In a match where both Pandyas featured prominently, it was Krunal who held his nerve when it mattered most, delivering a match-winning spell of 4 for 45 in four overs.
Defending 221, RCB found themselves under pressure when Hardik Pandya launched a counterattack, smashing 42 off just 15 balls.
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Alongside Tilak Varma (56 off 29), Hardik kept MI in the hunt, with the side cruising at 181 for 4 after 17 overs. But Krunal’s return in the death overs turned the tide dramatically.
With MI needing 19 from 6 balls and Mitchell Santner looking solid, Krunal struck with his first ball of the 19th over, dismissing the Kiwi with a full-length delivery.
From there, the veteran all-rounder unleashed a flurry of game-changing deliveries, removing Deepak Chahar and dangerous Naman Dhir in the span of four balls.
The over yielded three wickets and just six runs, effectively shutting the door on Mumbai’s late charge.
Krunal’s final figures read 4/45 — expensive on paper, but invaluable considering the context and the quality of scalps. His clinical execution under pressure earned him the upper hand in the much-hyped Pandya duel.
Earlier in the match, Krunal didn’t get to bat as RCB posted 221 for 5, powered by Rajat Patidar’s 64 off 32 and Virat Kohli’s brisk 67.
Despite a strong fightback from MI’s middle order, Krunal’s late burst ensured RCB’s third win of the season.
In a clash filled with emotion, power-hitting, and drama, it was Krunal Pandya’s icy composure and clutch bowling that settled the family feud — and the match.


Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India, including match schedules, team squads, points table and IPL live score for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Don’t miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap.





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RCB vs MI, IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs


Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya celebrates the dismissal of Deepak Chahar in action during the IPL Match between Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Krunal Pandya celebrates the dismissal of Deepak Chahar in action during the IPL Match between Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bangalore held at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru held their nerves to beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs in their IPL match on Monday (April 7, 2025) for their first victory at the Wankhede Stadium in 10 years.

Batting first, brisk half-centuries by skipper Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli powered RCB to 221 for five.

In reply, MI were stopped at 209 for nine after Tilak Varma (56 off 29 balls) and captain Hardik Pandya (42 off 15) threatened to take the game away from RCB with an 89-run stand for the fifth quick.

However, Krunal Pandya (4/45) took three wickets in the final over to seal the issue in RCB’s favour.

Earlier, Patidar led from the front with 64 off 32 balls after Kohli helped himself to a 42-ball 67. Coming in to bat in the 15th over, Jitesh Sharma smashed 40 off 19 balls to help RCB end on a blazing note.

Brief scores

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 221/5 in 20 overs (Rajat Patidar 64, Virat Kohli 67, Devdutt Padikkal 37, Jitesh Sharma 40 not out; Hardik Pandya 2/45).

Mumbai Indians: 209/9 in 20 overs (Tilak Varma 56, Hardik Pandya 42; Krunal Pandya 4/45).

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Published – April 07, 2025 11:43 pm IST



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Apuia’s last gasp goal helps Mohun Bagan enter the summit clash


Apuia’s strike in added time ended JFC’s hopes.

Apuia’s strike in added time ended JFC’s hopes.

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Lalengmawia Ralte (Apuia) pulled off a stunning goal late in the added time to help Mohun Bagan Super Giant complete a 2-0 scoreline against Jamshedpur FC in the second leg of the second semifinal of ISL-11 at Salt Lake Stadium here on Monday. The result tilted the aggregate 3-2 in favour of Mohun Bagan, which had lost the first leg 1-2 in Jamshedpur, and secured its place in ISL final for the third successive occasion.

After a barren first half, Mohun Bagan went ahead in the 51st when Jason Cummings converted a penalty before Apuia scored the spectacular goal in the fourth minute of the added time (90+4). Mohun Bagan will now face Bengaluru FC in the title clash which will be held at the same venue on April 12.

Jamshedpur put up a resolute defence frustrating Mohun Bagan’s efforts of finding an early break. This continued for the length of the opening session as the host mounted relentless attacks just to find them dying in the Jamshedpur box. The visitor stationed eight to nine men in front of its goal and this effectively offset Mohun Bagan’s offensive plans.

Jamshedpur goalkeeper Albino Gomes put in a fantastic performance under the bar and produced four good saves on the few occasions when Mohun Bagan attackers were able to break free.

The change of ends transformed Mohun Bagan’s fortunes as the host earned a penalty in the 50th minute when the Jamshedpur defender Pronoy Halder was hauled up for handling the ball. Cummings scored from the spot to get Bagan back in the game. The host finally managed to find the second goal after a series of failed attempts when Apuia found the net with a brilliant finish a minute before the long whistle. 

The result: Mohun Bagan SG 2 (Cummings 51-pen, Apuia 90+4) bt Jamshedpur FC 0. (Aggregate 3-2)

Published – April 07, 2025 11:27 pm IST



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Wankhede roars! Noise hits 138 dB as Virat Kohli gets Dhoni-like welcome


Wankhede roars! Noise hits 138 dB as Virat Kohli gets Dhoni-like welcome
Virat Kohli at Wankhede stadium. (Video grab)

NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli received a thunderous welcome at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday as Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.
When the RCB star walked out to bat, chants of “Kohli, Kohli” erupted across the iconic venue, with the official broadcaster’s ‘shor meter’ registering a staggering 138 decibels — one of the loudest roars ever recorded in IPL history.
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The electric reception was reminiscent of the home crowd frenzy at Chepauk for MS Dhoni, popularly known as ‘Thala’. In fact, Kohli’s Wankhede entry echoed Dhoni’s recent reception in Chennai, where the roar was so deafening that even MI owner Nita Ambani was seen covering her ears.
Kohli didn’t disappoint the sea of fans. During his blistering knock of 67 off 42 balls, he became the first Indian cricketer to breach the 13,000-run mark in T20s — joining legends like Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard in the elite club.
The 36-year-old now has 13,050 runs in 402 T20 matches, with 9 hundreds and 99 fifties. His popularity continues to soar, and Wankhede’s roar on Monday was yet another testament to Kohli’s iconic status in Indian cricket.





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Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: MI’s Rs 16.35 Crore Star Leads Fightback In 222-Run Chase vs RCB


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Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Updates, IPL 2025: Rohit Sharma flattered to deceive as MI reached 78/2 after 9 overs, chasing 222 against RCB in IPL 2025. The pressure is now on Suryakumar Yadav and Will Jacks, who are at the crease for MI. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) amassed 221/5 in 20 overs against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their IPL 2025 clash. Put into bat, Virat Kohli (67) and captain Rajat Patidar (64) top-scored for them, while Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma also played excellent cameos. Jasprit Bumrah went wicketless on his return to competitive cricket for MI, finishing with figures of 0/29 in four overs. (LIVE SCORECARD)

Mumbai Indians XII vs RCB: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (c), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru XII vs MI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.

IPL 2025 LIVE Updates – Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Score, straight from Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai:







  • 22:12 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 14 off the over

    Expensive opening over for Krunal Pandya. Will Jacks also coming to the party, gets 4 runs with a cheeky reverse sweep. Much-needed big over for MI, who were just starting to lose track of the required run rate.

    MI 73/2 (8)

  • 22:10 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Can Will Jacks step up?

    Will Jacks has made 18 off 11 balls, but he hasn’t given the explosive charge that MI desperately need in this run chase. Remember, he was purchased for Rs 5.25 crore at the mega auction. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav picks up two boundaries off Krunal Pandya. One down the ground, then over the covers.

  • 22:07 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Unsuccessful DRS

    Suryakumar Yadav survives. Jitesh Sharma once again went up animatedly for a caught-behind, but the umpire gave not out. RCB take the DRS once more, but this one shows no edge on UltraEdge. 

    MI 57/2 (6.4)

  • 22:03 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Suyash Sharma in!

    Impact Sub for RCB! Mystery spinner Suyash Sharma comes in, Devdutt Padikkal goes out. A great hand with the bat by Padikkal today. Now, will Jacks and SKY go after Suyash? They need to start playing the big shots.

    MI 55/2 (6.1)

  • 22:00 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Great over by Hazlewood

    Magnificent spell so far by Josh Hazlewood. Puts the brakes on MI, and it’s the first over of the innings without a boundary. Started off with four consecutive dots against Suryakumar, and then only two singles. 1/6 in his two overs for the Aussie.

    Mumbai Indians need 168 runs in 84 balls; Req. Rate: 12

    MI 54/2 (6)

  • 21:55 (IST)

    MI vs RCB, IPL 2025 LIVE: 50 up for MI!

    SIX and 50 up for Mumbai Indians! Dayal was bowling a good over, but Will Jacks ends it with a bang. Short ball, whipped away for a maximum by Jacks. Important for MI to build a partnership with two experienced players at the crease.

    MI 52/2 (5)

  • 21:52 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Credit to Jitesh

    A big DRS call going RCB’s way, and it seems like it was Jitesh Sharma who urged them to go for the review. Celebration towards Jitesh after the DRS, as he’s patted heavily on the back. Meanwhile, Suryakumar Yadav gets off the mark with a boundary.

    MI 43/2 (4.2)

  • 21:48 (IST)

    MI vs RCB, IPL 2025 LIVE: OUT!

    Hazlewood strikes! DRS masterstroke! Looked to be pitching outside leg-stump at first, and the umpire gave not out too. But RCB go up with the DRS, and guess what, it is three reds and out! Josh Hazlewood impresses yet again.

    MI 38/2 (3.4)

  • 21:44 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Wicketless start for Bhuvneshwar

    Bhuvneshwar Kumar fails to get a wicket in his opening two overs. Goes for a bit of runs as well. Josh Hazlewood now introduced by Rajat Patidar, to bowl to the left-hander Rickelton. Has been arguably the most impressive pacer of IPL 2025 so far.

    MI 34/1 (3)

  • 21:41 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 4, 4 Rickelton!

    Great shots, Ryan Rickelton! Timed exquisitely through the covers, two balls in a row. Pressure on the two overseas batters – Rickelton and Jacks – to up the tempo. Those kind of shots will help. Bhuvi looking for answers.

    MI 33/1 (2.3)

  • 21:36 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

    YASH DAYAL HITS BACK! Rohit Sharma is gone! Swings back in, takes a soft inside edge  and knocks over Rohit Sharma’s leg stump. He was looking so good, but has to go early again. 9-ball 17 today for the 37-year-old.

  • 21:36 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 4, 4 Rohit!

    Rohit Sharma, another good shot! Rohit shuffles across his stumps and whacks Yash Dayal over mid-wicket for 4. Next one is crashed through the covers! Sweet sound off the blade, Rohit is in good touch today.

    MI 21/0 (1.3)

  • 21:34 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Expensive first over

    4 for Rickelton! Straight down the ground, the fielder at mid-on tried to stop it, but it goes past him for a boundary. 13 off Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s opening over, MI are up and running. Good start for the home side.

    MI 13/0 (1)

  • 21:32 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Rohit nearly out!

    Rohit Sharma nearly out first ball to Bhuvneshwar Kumar! Takes a thick outside edge, Jitesh Sharma goes for the dive, gets his gloves to it but cannot hold on. Rohit hits back with a tremendous shot two balls later, gets SIX!

    MI 8/0 (0.4)

  • 21:28 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Rohit, Rickelton opening!

    MI are opening with No. 45 Rohit Sharma and No. 44 Ryan Rickelton. The duo need to provide a flashy start here, with the asking rate being more than 11 runs per over. Bhuvneshwar Kumar will take the new ball.

  • 21:26 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Who will open?

    Rohit Sharma is expected to open the batting alongside Ryan Rickelton. Who bats at No. 3 for MI will be a big dilemma, with Will Jacks the natural choice, Tilak Varma more than capable, and Naman Dhir in good form.

    Suryakumar Yadav has been great so far too, and he could come good today.

  • 21:22 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Can Rohit fire?

    Virat Kohli’s job done, all eyes now on Rohit Sharma, to see whether he can shine for MI. Rohit has disappointed in the three games he has played so far. Coming back from an injury, he needs to give MI a good start to help them get towards 222.

  • 21:21 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Bumrah wicketless

    Jasprit Bumrah goes wicketless on his return to competitive cricket. Not a bad spell, in fact, he’s the only MI bowler to have an economy of less than 10. Finishes with figures of 0/29 in 4 overs. Every other bowler was sent to the cleaners.

  • 21:16 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: RCB 221!

    221! That’s the final total by RCB. Two excellent half-centuries hit by Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar, and two excellent cameos by Devdutt Padikkal and Jitesh Sharma. MI will need to put on a great show to chase this down.

    RCB 221/5 (20 overs)

    MI Target: 222

  • 21:09 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

    Incredible catch by Ryan Rickelton! Rajat Patidar departs, trying to play a ramp shot, miscues but Rickelton still had to make a lot of ground and complete a superb diving catch. 1 more over to go, RCB would want 230!

    RCB 213/5 (19)

  • 21:06 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 6, 6 WOW!

    Jitesh Sharma, what a shot! Boult goes for the wide yorker, slightly misses his execution. Ends up being a full toss, Jitesh comes across and swats it away to the leg-side for a 6. Two balls later, daring shot, over fine-leg for another 6!

    RCB 211/4 (18.3)

  • 21:03 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Good over by Bumrah

    Jasprit Bumrah slowing things down just a little bit. Tidy over, six singles off six balls. Wicketless so far, but he’s only given away 21 runs in his first 3 overs. Not a bad return for Bumrah, despite being out for three months.

    RCB 198/4 (18)

  • 21:00 (IST)

    MI vs RCB, IPL 2025 LIVE: 23 off the over!

    Huge, huge over for RCB. Jitesh Sharma ends Pandya’s spell with a boundary too. Miscue, but it still goes over third man for 4. Pandya concedes 23 in his final over. Ends with figures of 2/45 in 4 overs. Up to Jasprit Bumrah now to finish things.

    RCB 192/4 (17)

  • 20:55 (IST)

    MI vs RCB, IPL 2025 LIVE: 50 for Patidar!

    SIX! What a way to get to your half-century, Rajat Patidar. He’s striking it really well out there. 50 off just 25 balls, Hardik Pandya is being sent to the cleaners here. Next ball, goes leg-side for yet another maximum. And then 4 again! Patidar, WOW!

    RCB 186/4 (16.4)

  • 20:52 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Poor over by Boult

    18 runs off the over! Trent Boult conceding plenty of runs on his return over. With 4 to go, not sure if he’ll be given another one by Hardik. Patidar is up to 44 off 24, he’s quietly played a really good knock here.

    RCB 169/4 (16)

  • 20:50 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 4, 6 Jitesh!

    Jitesh Sharma attacking Trent Boult! Pitched short by the Kiwi at first, upper cut through point for 4. Next one is slammed really hard through cover, and it goes for a flat 6! Jitesh trying to negate Trent Boult’s influence here.

    RCB 162/4 (15.3)

  • 20:48 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 5 overs to go

    RCB have captain Rajat Patidar at the crease, alongside Jitesh Sharma. Rohit Sharma enters the field of play, taking the place of Vignesh, who only bowled one over. 5 overs remaining, and RCB will be hoping for at least 200.

    RCB 151/4 (15)

  • 20:44 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: HARDIK GETS ANOTHER!

    One more for Hardik! Second wicket of the over. 2 wickets in 3 balls, he’s worked his magic with the ball yet again. Liam Livingstone does not last very long at the crease. Went for the scoop, no timing, and Jasprit Bumrah takes a good catch.

    200 T20 wickets for Hardik Pandya.

    RCB 144/4 (14.3)

  • 20:39 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: KOHLI OUT!

    Virat Kohli OUT! Hardik Pandya strikes with the ball! Kohli trying to go big again, but this does not get the perfect connection. Naman Dhir at mid-wicket is a reliable fielder. Pandya making an impact with the ball yet again.

    Kohli shakes his head in fury. He looks livid with himself for not going on and scoring a century here.

    RCB 143/3 (14.1)

  • 20:39 (IST)

    MI vs RCB, IPL 2025 LIVE: SIX MORE!

    Another big hit, this time over long-off by Rajat Patidar! Huge over for RCB, 20 runs off it! That has spoiled Santner’s figures completely, he finishes his spell at 0/40. Patidar showing his class! RCB’s run-rate above 10 again.

    RCB 143/2 (14)

  • 20:37 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Kohli goes after Santner!

    Looks like the RCB batters have decided that they’re going to target Mitch Santner! Comes down the track, hammers him for 4. Tries to do the same next ball too, gets a leading edge, but away from the fielder at short third man.

    RCB 136/2 (13.4)

  • 20:35 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 6! PATIDAR!

    Rajat Patidar, what a shot. Right after the timeout, he slams Santner over long-on for a huge six. Gives himself room, frees his arms and clears the ropes with ease. The captain dealing in boundaries now.

    RCB 129/2 (13.1)

  • 20:32 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 10 off the over

    Patidar gets 4 more! Seems to be fine despite the hit on the helmet. Short delivery by Pandya, Patidar jumps and upper cuts him over the wicket-keeper for 4. 10 off the over, some much-needed boundaries to get RCB rolling again.

    RCB 122/2 (13)

  • 20:29 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Hit on the grill!

    Oh dear! Patidar tries a scoop again, but this time the ball hits him smack on the right grill of the helmet. That must’ve hurt. Pandya and Kohli check up on him, and now the physios are here to do a concussion check.

    RCB 118/2 (12.3)

  • 20:28 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Patidar showing intent!

    Hardik Pandya back into the attack, and Rajat Patidar is taking the attack to the pacer. Ramps him for a boundary on the very first ball, and then drives it through extra cover. Fielded in the deep, the batters pick up 2.

    RCB 118/2 (12.2)

  • 20:27 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: 4!

    FOUR! Boundary after a while for RCB. Virat Kohli with a firm shot through extra cover, fielder in the deep should’ve done better. Still, only 17 runs in the last 3 overs. MI are pulling things back here.

    RCB 112/2 (12)

  • 20:20 (IST)

    MI vs RCB, IPL 2025 LIVE: 100 up

    100 up for RCB! It has taken them exactly 10 overs. A great half-century by Virat Kohli in that time, and a useful hand by Padikkal too. Now the onus is on Kohli and RCB captain Patidar to take the momentum forward.

    Meanwhile, here comes Bumrah for Over No. 2.

    RCB 100/2 (10)

  • 20:15 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: OUT!

    VIGNESH STRIKES! Padikkal tries to slog him for a six now, gets the height but not good enough timing. Great catch by Will Jacks at long-on, who holds his balance well near the ropes. Much-needed wicket for MI.

    A great hand played by Padikkal. 37 off 22 balls, at a strike rate of 168.

    RCB 95/2 (9)

  • 20:13 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: FIFTY FOR KOHLI!

    SIX and 50! What a knock by Kohli this has been. 51 off 29 balls. Gets there with a superb shot. Takes on chinaman Vignesh Puthur, clears the ropes over mid-wicket. Big shot, clean shot, all the way.

    RCB 94/1 (8.4)

  • 20:10 (IST)

    MI vs RCB LIVE: Excellent over by Pandya

    Superb over by Hardik Pandya. Breaks the RCB rhythm just a little bit. Only four runs off it. Changes his pace up, creates a problem for Kohli and Padikkal to attack. The wicket still not here, but MI will take positivity from that over.

    RCB 85/1 (8)

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IPL 2025 | There is no such thing as home advantage, says Punjab Kings’ assistant bowling coach


Punjab Kings have lost their last five games at home.

Punjab Kings have lost their last five games at home.
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Punjab Kings’ assistant bowling coach Trevor Gonsalves said the side’s struggles at home in the IPL were not something to fret over.

“We had been to Ahmedabad and beat Gujarat Titans over there. That was their home. We went to Lucknow and won there. That was their [Lucknow Super Giants’’] home. So, there is nothing of home advantage or not taking the advantage or anything,” Gonsalves said on the eve of the match against Chennai Super Kings at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Stadium.

The defeat to Rajasthan Royals on Saturday was PBKS’ fifth straight loss at the venue.

Gonsalves added that PBKS may tinker with its line-up taking into consideration CSK’s strengths and weaknesses. “We do have a very balanced unit, but we will see a slight change maybe tomorrow [on Tuesday]. I cannot discuss or say anything about it, but you will see a change.”

CSK assistant bowling coach S. Sriram said the bowlers have done “pretty well” so far and added that the composition of the top-order will be decided only on match-day.

“Still do not have an idea. We will take the call on the day. I don’t think there is a fixed order. The coach and the captain will come up with what’s best for the team and the conditions,” said Sriram.

He added that taking time to find the perfect combination was nothing new for IPL sides.

“This is not the first time any team is going through this. Some sides get off to a good start and some take their own time to find their combinations and their roles,” Sriram said.

Published – April 07, 2025 08:21 pm IST



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India beats Thailand 3-0 for ninth place


India beat Thailand 3-0 for the ninth place in the Asia-Oceania WJT under-14 girls tennis championship in Kuching, Malaysia, on Monday.

It was a very creditable effort by the Indian team to win all its matches after having lost the two league matches against Korea and Japan, the eventual champion and runner-up in the 16-team competition.

India beat Malaysia, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka and Thailand without losing a rubber.

The top four teams China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea qualify for the World Group competition.

The results: Play-off ninth place: India bt Thailand 3-0 (Srishti Kiran bt Pikpisa Wongwanitkajon 6-3, 6-1; Jensi Kanabar bt Paweenon Nualsri 6-2, 6-2; Jensi & Srishti bt Paweenon & Pattinan Phueakkam 6-1, 6-3).

Published – April 07, 2025 08:18 pm IST



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