NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli capitalised on three chances, including one when he was on zero, to score an explosive 47-ball 92. His performance was crucial in Royal Challengers Bengaluru‘s 60-run victory over the Punjab Kings in a must-win match at the scenic Dharamsala stadium on Thursday.In addition to his dynamic batting, Virat excelled in the…
NEW DELHI: Prithvi Shaw had emerged as a future star but his inconsistency with the bat and off the field issues jolted the young batter’s career. He now found himself at the centre of criticism for his inconsistent performance in the IPL 2024 season for Delhi Capitals.Despite high expectations, his batting failed to consistently contribute…
NEW DELHI: The decision to remove Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer from the list of players under central contract was made only by Ajit Agarkar, the chairman of selectors, BCCI secretary Jay Shah disclosed, stating that “nobody is indispensable”.After neglecting to appear for domestic engagements in spite of a BCCI mandate, Kishan and Iyer were…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a commanding victory over Punjab Kings in their IPL 2024 clash in Dharamsala on Thursday. Aakash Chopra, former Indian cricketer, didn’t mince words as he dissected Kohli’s masterful innings and RCB‘s resounding triumph.“Kohli opened, and it seemed like the Punjab players ate parathas with a lot…
NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming has shed light on the team’s approach towards managing the fitness of former skipper MS Dhoni in the lead-up to their upcoming encounter against Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2024.Addressing concerns over Dhoni’s physical condition, Fleming emphasized the cautious stance adopted by the…
With 12 games left to be played in the league stage of IPL 2024, there remain nearly 4,100 possible combinations of match results. No one is yet certain of making the playoffs, but two teams (MI and PBKS) are totally ruled out. Use TOI’s interactive utility to see possible playoff scenariosWe look at the chances…
Undoubtedly Virat Kohli had a lucky day on the crease in the IPL on Thursday, but the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon, who was dropped twice before playing a sensational knock, made the most of it and Punjab Kings paid a heavy price for their lapses on the field.IPL 2024: Results | Points Table Punjab…
Virat Kohli always wants to be in the thick of things when it comes to action on the cricket field, and Thursday was no different. First he played a sensational innings and then produced a ‘Superman’ moment on the field with a run-out off a direct hit in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) big win over…
NEW DELHI: Batting maestro Virat Kohli reaffirmed his commitment to quality performance after leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to a significant 60-run win against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in the IPL match in Dharamsala on Thursday.His statement, “For me, it’s still quality over quantity,” served as a succinct response to his detractors. Kohli’s performance was pivotal…
NEW DELHI: Virat Kohli‘s masterful 92 off 47 balls, paired with Rajat Patidar‘s brisk half-century, propelled Royal Challengers Bengaluru to an imposing total of 241/7 against Punjab Kings in a rain-affected IPL match on Thursday.Punjab Kings’ fielding lapses played into RCB’s hands as Kohli and Patidar seized the opportunity, combining for a quick 72 runs…
