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IPL 2023 Playoffs Scenario: What LSG's Win Over MI Means For RCB, CSK And Others

Lucknow Super Giants gave their playoffs qualification chances a big push with a thrilling victory over 5-time champions Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 clash on Tuesday. With defending champions Gujarat Titans being the only side to have secured their spot int he playoffs, as many as 7 other teams are still in the fray for the remaining three positions. Had MI beaten LSG, they would've all but qualified for the next round but the win for Krunal Pandya's men has made the playoffs scenario even more complex.

"Do You Only Know Bouncers?": When Mohammed Siraj Faced KL Rahul's Anger In RCB Nets

Pacer Mohammed Siraj is currently one of the most lethal bowlers in the world. Making his debut in 2017, he went on to play eight T20Is, 24 ODIs, and 18 Tests and scalped a total of 101 international wickets. Apart from this, he has been a top performer in the Indian Premier League and the highest wicket-taker for the Royal Challengers Bangalore in the ongoing edition, so far. However, his journey has been full of struggles as he came from a humble background in Hyderabad. Throwing light on his initial days, Siraj narrated an unheard tale where he left KL Rahul fuming in the nets.

"I Could Never Captain Like MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli": Faf du Plessis To NDTV

One of the greatest captains in the game of cricket, MS Dhoni is in the 'final phase' of his career, as he himself suggested. Though it isn't known if the Chennai Super Kings skipper plans to play another season in the Indian Premier League, fellow cricketers have been paying their tributes to the 'Thala'. In an exclusive chat with NDTV, Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis, who spent most of his IPL career playing for the Chennai franchise, had nothing but praise for the CSK skipper.

Watch: "Hyderabadi Biryani Time" For Virat Kohli And Co. At Mohammed Siraj's New House

Ahead of Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL 2023 match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Mohammed Siraj hosted Virat Kohli and company at his new house in Jubilee Hills, Film Nagar, Hyderabad. In a viral video on social media shared by a Twitter user, Kohli and Faf du Plessis could be seen entering Siraj's house alongside other members of the team. RCB also shared pictures of the visit and captioned it: "Hyderabadi Biryani time! The boys took a pitstop at Miyan's beautiful new house last night!"

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After LSG vs MI Game: Lucknow Super Giants Take Big Step Forward

Lucknow Super Giants stepped up their game when it mattered the most as they edged past five-time champions Mumbai Indians to take a step closer to the IPL 2023 playoffs. Mohsin Khan made a fine comeback from a long injury lay-off as the left-arm pacer defended 11 runs off the final over against the destructive Tim David to hand Lucknow Super Giants a five-run win over Mumbai Indians in the IPL on Tuesday.

"The Mango Guy": Naveen-Ul-Haq, After His 'Sweet Mangoes' Insta Post, Gets New Nickname From Nicholas Pooran

Afghanistan pacer Naveen-ul-Haq and mangoes seem to have a quirky relationship. It all started when the bowler got social media buzzing with a post about mangoes. "Sweet mango's," wrote the Afghanistan star while sharing a picture of mangoes being put in front of a TV screen that had Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Mumbai Indians match going on. It is worth noting that the visual the TV screen showed was right after Kohli (1) was dismissed. Given Naveen had a clash with Kohli around a week before, fans speculated it to be the pacer's dig at the India batter.

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Host Dinner For Team RCB At Their Resto-Bar In Mumbai

Royal Challengers Bangalore's campaign in IPL 2023 is no less than any rollercoaster ride. After starting their journey with a thumping win, the Faf du Plessis-led team faced some back-to-back defeats. However, they registered a massive 112-run victory over Rajasthan Royals in their previous match and kept their hopes of qualification alive. Amid the intense competition on the field, RCB players took some time off from their busy schedules as star batter Virat Kohli and wife Anushka Sharma hosted a dinner for the entire team at their resto-bar in Mumbai.

"I Love The Word Bhojpuri": South Africa Great Wants To 'Use That Often'

Former South Africa captain Graeme Smith, who is now an IPL expert with JioCinema, is mesmerised with the Bhojpuri commentary that's taken fans by storm over the past six weeks of the tournament. The former left-handed opening batter, who at the age of 22, was appointed South Africa's youngest-ever captain and held the position of Test skipper till his retirement in 2014, says he's become a huge fan of the word Bhojpuri. Speaking about why he thinks the streaming platform's 12-language commentary feeds, especially Bhojpuri and Punjabi, have become such huge hits, Smith exclaimed: "I love the word Bhojpuri. I love it. I think I might use that often."

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IPL 2023 Playoffs Scenario: What LSG's Win Over MI Means For RCB, CSK And Others

"Do You Only Know Bouncers?": When Mohammed Siraj Faced KL Rahul's Anger In RCB Nets

"I Could Never Captain Like MS Dhoni Or Virat Kohli": Faf du Plessis To NDTV

Watch: "Hyderabadi Biryani Time" For Virat Kohli And Co. At Mohammed Siraj's New House

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After LSG vs MI Game: Lucknow Super Giants Take Big Step Forward

"The Mango Guy": Naveen-Ul-Haq, After His 'Sweet Mangoes' Insta Post, Gets New Nickname From Nicholas Pooran

Watch: Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Host Dinner For Team RCB At Their Resto-Bar In Mumbai

"I Love The Word Bhojpuri": South Africa Great Wants To 'Use That Often'