IPL 2023 - Watch: Virat Kohli's Dismissal Leaves Wife Anushka Sharma Shell-Shocked As Venkatesh Iyer Takes Stunning Catch

27.04.2023 - 04:59 sports.ndtv.com

For Royal Challengers Bangalore, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium was not a happy hunting ground on Wednesday as they tasted loss at the hands of Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2023 match.

On a batting paradise, KKR set RCB a 201-run target. The start of RCB's chase was fine with Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis finding the gaps easily.

Though the latter departed, the former continued his onslaught despite wickets falling in regular intervals at the other end.

Kohli reached his fifth half-century of the IPL 2023 off just 33 balls. Despite RCB being four wickets down in 12 overs, Kohli's presence meant that RCB were in with a chance.

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Royal Challengers Bangalore registered a massive 112-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in their IPL 2023 fixture on Sunday in Jaipur. Opting to bat first, RCB posted a total 171/5 in 20 overs, courtesy of half-centuries from Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell. Later, RR were bundled out for just 59 after Wayne Parnell broke the backbone of their batting line-up with his three-wicket haul. However, a post-match moment became a major highlight of the day as RCB star Virat Kohli interacted with RR batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, who was dismissed for a duck.

IPL 2023 - 50 In 13 Balls: Yashasvi Jaiswal Slams Fastest Half-century In IPL History. Virat Kohli Impressed

Yashasvi Jaiswal was on absolute rampage for Rajasthan Royals against Kolkata Knight Riders in an IPL 2023 match in Kolkata on Thursday. The 21-year-old opener reached the 50-run mark in just 13 balls to break the record jointly held by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins. Both, had scored half-centuries in 14 balls. With RR chasing a 150-run target, Jaiswal went hammer and tongs from the word go as he took the attack to the opposition. In the first over by KKR captain Nitish Rana, Jaiswal struck 26 runs (second most number of runs scored in the first over of an IPL innings) with the help of three fours and two sixes. He took a double on the fifth ball.

Watch: Anushka Sharma's Many Emotions As MI Star Drops Dinesh Karthik In IPL 2023 Game

Mumbai Indians produced a stellar effort chase down a 200-run target against Royal Challengers Bangalore in just 16.3 overs in an IPL 2023 match on Tuesday. After Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell scored a half-century each to take RCB to 199/6, MI were boosted by fifties from Suryakumar Yadav and Nehal Wadhera to reach the target with ease. Just like the roller-coaster nature of the match, those watching the game too had an array of emotions. It was best summed up by Anushka Sharma, actor and RCB star Virat Kohli's wife. Towards the end of RCB's innings, Karthik played a crucial role with a cameo. However, he was dropped by Cameron Green, when he was on 14.

Naveen-ul-Haq's "Sweet Mango" Post During MI vs RCB IPL 2023 Game Has Twitter Talking Again About Virat Kohli Spat

It seems that the clash between Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and India batter Virat Kohli is not going to die down anytime soon. Notably, both the players were involved in a war of words during Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 match against Lucknow Super Giants at the Ekana Cricket Stadium last week. The issue escalated so much that the two players not only confronted each other during the match, but also gave rise to a spat after the game as well.

Watch: Explaining Virat Kohli's Technique, MS Dhoni Turns Coach In CSK Dressing Room

Chennai Super Kings are having a brilliant outing in the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League. Having won six out of 11 matches, the four-time champions are at the second spot on the points table. Recently, CSK defeated their arch-rivals Mumbai Indians by six wickets in a chase of 140 runs at Chepauk. This victory was special as it was CSK's first win against MI at Chepauk since 2011. Apart from such a memorable win, one thing which won many hearts was skipper MS Dhoni's reference of Virat Kohli.

"GG's Not Even Playing": Australia Great's Clear Take On Virat Kohli-Gautam Gambhir Spat In IPL 2023

The on-field spat between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir has divided opinions when it comes to former cricketers. The incident took place during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Lucknow Super Giants when the two legendary cricketers were engaged in a war of words after RCB's victory. Former Australia cricket team all-rounder and Delhi Capitals assistant coach Shane Watson had his say on the topic and he believes that cricketers should keep their differences away from the field and it is best for them to move on.