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IPL 2022: Harshal Patel Becomes Only 2nd Player After Mohammed Siraj To Achieve Rare Feat

Harshal Patel had a brilliant outing as Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by three wickets on Wednesday to register their first win of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The seamer bowled brilliantly for his figures of 2/11 and also hit an unbeaten 10 off six deliveries to help RCB complete a tricky chase at the Dr DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Having had a breakthrough season last year when he equalled Dwayne Bravo's record of most wickets in an IPL season, Harshal joined another elite list with his performance on Wednesday.

"Injury Waiting To Happen": Simon Doull On KKR's Star Player

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) all-rounder Andre Russell can be one of the most devastating players in the world on his day, but the biggest concern about him is his fitness. During KKR's defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on Wednesday, Russell suffered yet another injury scare as captain Shreyas Iyer could only bowl him for three overs. Even then, bowling the 20th over, Russell could barely get through, falling over in his follow-through. Retained for Rs 12 crore, Russell is a key part of KKR's plans and they would hope that the niggle is not too serious and he is available for the season.

IPL 2022: Really Proud The Way Kolkata Knight Riders Played, Says Skipper Shreyas Iyer After Narrow Loss vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Shreyas Iyer was pleased with the team's performance after their 3-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Banglore on Wednesday in Navi Mumbai. A stellar bowling performance by RCB, spearheaded by Wanindu Hasaranga's four-wicket haul restricted KKR to 128 before useful lower-order contributions from RCB batters took them over the line in a final-over thriller.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis Exchange Hug In Wholesome Moment During IPL Match

With AB de Villiers no more a part of Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Virat Kohli shared a wholesome moment with Faf du Plessis during Match 6 of the ongoing IPL 2022 season, at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. With Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at 83 for six in 11.3 overs after a top-order collapse, the duo exchanged a wholesome hug which made fans emotional on social media. Such was the hug that many fans compared du Plessis to de Villiers, who shared a close bond with Kohli during his IPL career. Here is the video of Kohli and Du Plessis exchanging a hug:

IPL 2022: What Yuzvendra Chahal Tweeted After RCB Leg-Spinner Stole The Show vs KKR

For several years, Yuzvendra Chahal was the strike bowler for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), picking key wickets and doing so in heaps. However, he was released by the franchise ahead of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 and not bought back in the Mega Auction, with the team opting to spend big on Sri Lankan leg-spinning all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga. Chahal was bought by Rajasthan Royals in the auction, and he had a brilliant debut for them, picking three wickets against SunRisers Hyderabad. However, his ties with his old franchise remain strong as was displayed during RCB's match against KKR on Wednesday.

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Suggests One Shot Virat Kohli Should Start Playing With "Freedom"

Few know Virat Kohli as a cricketer as well as Ravi Shastri does, with the two forming a tight partnership during the latter's tenure as Team India head coach. The former India head coach had some tips for Kohli as the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 season got underway. Kohli looked in good nick in Royal Challengers Bangalore's (RCB) first match of the season as he scored an unbeaten 41 off 29 deliveries to help them post a total of 205/2 against Punjab Kings.

Watch: Wanindu Hasaranga's Celebration Inspired By Paris Saint Germain Star Footballer Neymar Jr. In IPL 2022

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga put on a display of world-class bowling as he ended with a four-wicket haul against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 6 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022. The KKR batters found it hard to deal with the googlies and pace variations Hasaranga had to offer and failed to read him off the deck on quite a handful of occasions. The Sri Lankan bowler made fun use of this opportunity as he continued to bowl fuller while mixing it up and cramping the batters for any room.

"As Cool As MS Dhoni Can Get In The Last 5 Overs": Faf du Plessis Heaps Praise On Dinesh Karthik

Royal Challengers Bangalore needed 7 runs to win off the last six balls with only three wickets in hand but the experienced Dinesh Karthik held his nerves to hit a six and a four to guide RCB to a three-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Karthik was held back for the death overs, and he duly delivered when called upon and RCB captain Faf du Plessis was all praise for the experienced wicketkeeper-batter, even comparing his calmness in the death overs to the legendary MS Dhoni, with whom du Plessis has shared the dressing room with for several years.

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IPL 2022: Harshal Patel Becomes Only 2nd Player After Mohammed Siraj To Achieve Rare Feat

"Injury Waiting To Happen": Simon Doull On KKR's Star Player

IPL 2022: Really Proud The Way Kolkata Knight Riders Played, Says Skipper Shreyas Iyer After Narrow Loss vs Royal Challengers Bangalore

Watch: Virat Kohli, Faf Du Plessis Exchange Hug In Wholesome Moment During IPL Match

IPL 2022: What Yuzvendra Chahal Tweeted After RCB Leg-Spinner Stole The Show vs KKR

IPL 2022: Ravi Shastri Suggests One Shot Virat Kohli Should Start Playing With "Freedom"

Watch: Wanindu Hasaranga's Celebration Inspired By Paris Saint Germain Star Footballer Neymar Jr. In IPL 2022

"As Cool As MS Dhoni Can Get In The Last 5 Overs": Faf du Plessis Heaps Praise On Dinesh Karthik