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IPL table: RCB solidify top spot, RR rooted to bottom
The perfect start has helped them reach eight points and their dominant win over Rajasthan Royals (RR) has also given a boost to their net run rate (NRR), which has gone from +0.750 before the match to +1.009.
Harshal cements position at top of Purple Cap table
Rajasthan Royals' Chetan Sakariya, like his team mates, could not add to his tally of six wickets on Thursday as RCB openers Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal's 181-run partnership helped them win the match by 10 wickets.
Natarajan ruled out of IPL due to injury: Reports
The left-arm seamer won't take further part in the tournament, according to reports. The Hyderabad franchise hasn't yet confirmed it and calls from IANS on the matter went unanswered. The 30-year-old, who made his India debut across all formats on the tour of Australia, hasn't been able to get scans done due to strict Covid-19 protocols.
First get your maiden ton, then show generosity: Kohli to Padikkal
"We spoke about it (on the 100). He told me to finish it off, I told him to get to it first. He said many will come, I told him you tell me that after you get the first one. He deserved to get the three-figure mark," said Kohli.
Kohli becomes first to reach 6,000 runs in IPL history
Kohli, who scored a half-century in a huge century partnership with Devdutt Padikkal for the opening wicket against Rajasthan Royals, turned one to fine leg fence to reach the landmark. Just before reaching the 6000-run landmark, the right-handed batsman had reached his first half-century of this IPL season.
Padikkal, Kohli power RCB to 10-wicket win over RR
Chasing 178 for victory, Padikkal, who is coming off a remarkable domestic season in which he scored 737 runs at an average of 147.4, raced to an unbeaten 101 off 52 deliveries to lead the charge, while Kohli got his first half-century of this IPL season, remaining unbeaten on 72 off 47 deliveries.
Struggling PBKS have task cut out against wounded MI| Preview
When PBKS have done well with the bat, they have ended up conceding too many runs. They survived Sanju Samson's onslaught to somehow manage to beat RR by just four runs despite defending a mammoth total of 222. In the next match, they couldn't defend a target of 196, with DC chasing it down with six wickets and as many as 10 balls to spare.
MS Dhoni's parents' health situation under control: Fleming
"From a management point of view, we are well aware of his family's situation. And the support is set up for MS and his family. Talking with MS, the situation is under control for now but we'll monitor it in the next few days. It's a tough time for everybody," Fleming said in a virtual press conference after the match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) which CSK won by 18 runs at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday.
My level will go up a couple of notches I get fitter: Sai Praneeth
Praneeth feels that improving his fitness is what is required for him to bridge the gap between himself and some of the top players in the game as he is not lagging too far behind in the technical aspects. "I don't have any problems with my game but I must get fitter. The level of badminton will go up a couple of notches if I get more fit and remain fit consistently," Praneeth told the Olympic Channel.
Inter extend lead, Sandro brace saves Juventus
Juve dropped to fourth place after a 1-0 defeat to Atalanta last week. In Wednesday's fixture, the Old Lady had Cristiano Ronaldo return but lost Federico Chiesa to injury. Relegation battlers Parma took the lead in the 23rd minute in spectacular style, as Gaston Brugman curled his free-kick into the corner, leaving Gianluigi Buffon stranded.
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