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IPL 2020, RCB vs MI Preview: Fast bowling concerns for Kohli & co

Royal Challengers Bangalore would be looking to address their pace-bowling concerns when they face defending champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League here on Monday. RCB started on a winning note but then their star-studded collapsed against Kings XI Punjab, resulting in a humbling 97-run defeat. After scores of 14 and 1, Kohli is due for a big one and would be itching to spend more time in the middle. Opener Devdutt Padikkal, who started his IPL career with a classy half-century, did not do much against KXIP and will be aiming for consistency. Australian limited overs captain Aaron Finch would be hoping to convert starts into match-winning performances while AB de Villers, who has looked in god touch, will be expected to provide the late fireworks again with the lower-order not inspiring a lot of hope. It is still not clear whether RCB will have the services of South African all-rounder Chris Morris, who sat out of the first two games due to a side strain. In the .

IPL 2020, RCB vs MI Preview: Fast bowling concerns for Kohli & co
Updated On : 27 Sep 2020 | 6:54 PM IST

People forget Kohli is human, not a machine: Coach Rajkumar Sharma

Kohli's childhood coach said that the benchmark that the India captain has set is the reason why fans have lost patience so quickly and want to see the batsman score runs every time he takes guard

People forget Kohli is human, not a machine: Coach Rajkumar Sharma
Updated On : 27 Sep 2020 | 4:32 PM IST

IPL 2020: du Plessis holds Orange Cap, Rababa Purple after CSK vs DC match

After its comprehensive win over CSK on Friday, Delhi Capitals stand at the top of the points table with four points, having won both its first two games so far

IPL 2020: du Plessis holds Orange Cap, Rababa Purple after CSK vs DC match
Updated On : 26 Sep 2020 | 2:37 PM IST

Kohli takes blame for dropping Rahul twice, says time to move on after loss

Royal Challengers Bangalore captain Virat Kohli had no qualms in taking the blame for dropping Kings XI Punjab skipper KL Rahul twice

Kohli takes blame for dropping Rahul twice, says time to move on after loss
Updated On : 25 Sep 2020 | 12:41 AM IST

IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB highlights: Kings XI out class Bangalore by 97 runs

Rahul punished RCB bowlers into submission to help KXIP to a daunting 206 for 3 before the bowling attack put up a disciplined effort to bundle Virat Kohli's side for 109 with three overs to spare

IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB highlights: Kings XI out class Bangalore by 97 runs
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 11:59 PM IST

KXIP vs RCB: KL Rahul rewrites IPL record books with blistering 132

Rahul reached three figures off 62 balls and was helped over the line by his opposite number Virat Kohli dropping a couple of sitters in the 17th and 18th over

KXIP vs RCB: KL Rahul rewrites IPL record books with blistering 132
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 10:03 PM IST

IPL 2020: KXIP vs RCB playing 11, squad, head to head, pitch report details

The pitch at Dubai International Cricket Stadium is likely to support both batsmen and bowlers. Check KXIP vs RCB playing 11 probables, head to head and other match details here

IPL 2020: KXIP vs RCB playing 11, squad, head to head, pitch report details
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 6:18 PM IST

IPL 2020, Match 6: KXIP vs RCB toss prediction and live streaming details

The KXIP vs RCB IPL match will be telecast live on the Star Sports 1 HD/SD and Star Sports Hindi 1 HD/SD. Check IPL 2020 match 6, KXIP vs RCB live streaming, toss and prediction here

IPL 2020, Match 6: KXIP vs RCB toss prediction and live streaming details
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 6:18 PM IST

IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB preview: Virat Kohli eyes second consecutive win

Devdutt Padikkal started his IPL career on a classy note hitting a sublime half-century and will once again be in focus, while ABD will also look to continue in the same vein following a crucial fifty

IPL 2020, KXIP vs RCB preview: Virat Kohli eyes second consecutive win
Updated On : 24 Sep 2020 | 2:45 AM IST

Aaron Finch lauds Devdutt Padikkal for his 'composure under pressure'

RCB batsman Aaron Finch praised debutant Devdutt Padikkal who essayed a spectacular fifty against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) on Monday.

Aaron Finch lauds Devdutt Padikkal for his 'composure under pressure'
Updated On : 23 Sep 2020 | 11:12 PM IST

Dew factor will gain more significance as pitches get slower, reckons Finch

The first week of the IPL has already shown that dew will play a major role in the tournament and it will only gain more significance as the pitches get slower, says RCB opener Aaron Finch.

Dew factor will gain more significance as pitches get slower, reckons Finch
Updated On : 23 Sep 2020 | 11:10 PM IST

IPL 2020: Culture within RCB camp is amazing, says Aaron Finch

Australian batsman Aaron Finch on Wednesday said that the culture within Royal Challengers Bangalore is amazing and he is grateful to be a part of the 'brilliant franchise'

IPL 2020: Culture within RCB camp is amazing, says Aaron Finch
Updated On : 23 Sep 2020 | 11:02 PM IST

Sundar, Dube showed great composure against SunRisers Hyderabad, says Kohli

RCB skipper Virat Kohli hailed Shivam Dube and Washington Sundar for holding their composure in the match against SunRisers Hyderabad in the Indian Premier League

Sundar, Dube showed great composure against SunRisers Hyderabad, says Kohli
Updated On : 23 Sep 2020 | 7:08 PM IST

Putting less responsibility on myself, focus is on having fun: Stoinis

Stoinis says carrying the confidence of good BBL performance into the 13th IPL and not putting too much pressure on himself should help him deliver for his new team Delhi Capitals.

Putting less responsibility on myself, focus is on having fun: Stoinis
Updated On : 23 Sep 2020 | 7:04 PM IST

IPL 2020, SRH vs RCB highlights: Bangalore beats Hyderabad by 10 runs

Devdutt Padikkal and AB de Villiers scored brilliant half-centuries as the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) set a 164-run target for SRH

IPL 2020, SRH vs RCB highlights: Bangalore beats Hyderabad by 10 runs
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 6:06 PM IST

Enjoyed watching Devdutt Padikkal's inning, says Sourav Ganguly

Ganguly complimented the Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman for playing a delightful innings

Enjoyed watching Devdutt Padikkal's inning, says Sourav Ganguly
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 5:26 PM IST

I was very nervous, says RCB opener Padikkal after impressive IPL debut

Devdutt Padikkal made an impressive IPL debut with a scintillating fifty but the young Kerala batsman says he was nervous when his place in the playing XI was confirmed to him

I was very nervous, says RCB opener Padikkal after impressive IPL debut
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 5:23 PM IST

I surprised myself to be honest, A B de Villiers after fifty against SRH

His sparkling fifty helped Royal Challengers Bangalore post a good score against Sunrisers Hyderabad

I surprised myself to be honest, A B de Villiers after fifty against SRH
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 5:13 PM IST

IPL 2020: Chahal changed the game for us against SunRisers, says Kohli

After winning the match against SunRisers Hyderabad, RCB skipper Virat Kohli credited spinner Yuzvendra Chahal with changing the course of the game

IPL 2020: Chahal changed the game for us against SunRisers, says Kohli
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 10:17 AM IST

It was a bizzare game for us: David Warner post SRH's loss to RCB

Warner conceded that Chahal's final over of his spell proved to be turning point as his side lost their opening IPL 13 game against RCB at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium

It was a bizzare game for us: David Warner post SRH's loss to RCB
Updated On : 22 Sep 2020 | 12:17 AM IST