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Virat Kohli Gets Hit On Helmet By Matheesha Pathirana, Hits A Six On Next Ball. His Fiery Reaction Viral

Virat Kohli could not get going as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) took on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their second game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. RCB's talisman struggled, scoring 31 off 30 balls, despite the team managing a healthy first innings total of 196. The only memorable moment of Kohli's knock came when he smashed CSK pacer Matheesha Pathirana for a six and a four right after being hit on the helmet by a bouncer from the Sri Lankan.

"Lowest Point": Internet Slams MS Dhoni For Batting At No. 9 For CSK Against RCB

MS Dhoni came out to bat at No. 9 for Chennai Super Kings but it was a case of too little too late as his side slumped to a 50-run loss against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. Chasing 197, CSK kept losing wickets at regular intervals and Shivam Dube was dismissed in the 13th over, the expectation was that Dhoni will come out to bat. However, it was R Ashwin who joined Ravindra Jadeja out in the middle and by the time Dhoni came out in the 16th over, the match was almost out of CSK's hands. The ex-India captain remained unbeaten on 30 off 16 balls but it made no difference to his team's fortunes. The fans were not happy with Dhoni coming out to bat so late and they took to social media to express their views.

Jasprit Bumrah Injury: MI Coach Says "Everything Okay", But Star Pacer Still Can't Play. Here's Why

Ahead of the clash against Gujarat Titans on Saturday, Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene issued an update on premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah and said that he is recovering well but there is no exact date of his return to action in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Bumrah is currently undergoing rehab at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (formerly the National Cricket Academy) in Bengaluru for a lower back injury which prevented him from bowling in the second innings of fifth Test against Australia in Sydney. Since then, Bumrah has been out of action and even missed India's triumphant Champions Trophy campaign.

MS Dhoni Does It Again, Leaves Everyone Stunned With Brilliant Stumping - Watch

MS Dhoni produced a lighting quick stumping once again to leave everyone stunned during the IPL 2025 encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Friday. It was a trademark effort from Dhoni behind the stumps as he dismissed the in-form Phil Salt for 32. On the final ball of the fifth over, Salt was beaten by a googly from Noor Ahmad and Dhoni took off the bails in a flash. The umpire went for a review and the replays showed that the batter's back leg was in the air when Dhoni completed the super quick stumping. It was yet another example of Dhoni's stupendous reflexes behind the wicket and the video of the dismissal has gone viral on social media.

"No Fear Factor...": Three-Time IPL Champion's Clear-Cut Answer For Abnormally High Powerplay Scores

Gujarat Titans' assistant coach Parthiv Patel on Friday said the lack of "fear factor" in batters has resulted in raising the Power Play score "benchmark" in the Indian Premier League. Recalling that 45 was the ideal Power Play score for IPL teams during his playing days, the former India wicketkeeper-batter Patel said sidearm throw specialists have also helped the batters adjust to the pace. “There is no doubt about that. That planning has gone (high). I mean, in the first year when I started opening, our thinking was (to score) 45 runs; if we get 45 for one, it will be a good power play (score),” Patel told the media here ahead of GT's clash against Mumbai Indians on Saturday.

Ex-CSK Star, Dropped From Commentary Team, Makes Bold IPL 2025 Playoffs Prediction

Days after being left out of IPL 2025 commentary panel, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has predicted his top four teams who can reach the playoffs. The 40-year-old started his own YouTube channel on cricket analysis and predictions on March 22 after he was dropped from the commentators roster as the broadcasters were reportedly not happy with for bringing in "personal grudges" on-air. The 18th edition of the cash-rich league kick-started on March with Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeating the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets.

Saweety Boora, Deepak Hooda Divorce Case: Shocked Ex-World Champion Boxer Alleges - "He Made Me..."

India's former world champion boxer Saweety Boora is in news after a video of her went viral on social media where she can be seen attacking her husband Kabaddi player Deepak Niwas Hooda amid divorce proceedings. The incident reportedly took place on March 15 inside a police station in Haryana's Hisar. Boora previously filed for a divorce alleging harassment and assault over dowry. In the video that has surfaced on social media, Boora was seen lunging towards Hooda during a conversation and holding him by his throat. The family members had to intervene as they separated them but the heated arguments continued between the two parties inside the police station.

IPL 2025: Skipper Hardik Pandya's Comeback To Boost Mumbai Indians, Mohammed Siraj's Form Concerns Gujarat Titans

Skipper Hardik Pandya's much-anticipated comeback after serving a one-match ban will lend the required balance to Mumbai Indians' line-up when they take on an equally desperate Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Saturday as both teams are chasing their first victory in the ongoing edition of the IPL. Mumbai could not break their long standing jinx of losing their IPL opener as Chennai Super Kings comfortably won by four wickets while Gujarat Titans lost a high-scoring game to Punjab Kings by 11 runs. With nearly a week's gap between the first and second games, the MI team spent a few days at Reliance's Jamnagar facility where the whole unit relaxed and engaged in team bonding activities.

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Virat Kohli Gets Hit On Helmet By Matheesha Pathirana, Hits A Six On Next Ball. His Fiery Reaction Viral

"Lowest Point": Internet Slams MS Dhoni For Batting At No. 9 For CSK Against RCB

Jasprit Bumrah Injury: MI Coach Says "Everything Okay", But Star Pacer Still Can't Play. Here's Why

MS Dhoni Does It Again, Leaves Everyone Stunned With Brilliant Stumping - Watch

"No Fear Factor...": Three-Time IPL Champion's Clear-Cut Answer For Abnormally High Powerplay Scores

Ex-CSK Star, Dropped From Commentary Team, Makes Bold IPL 2025 Playoffs Prediction

Saweety Boora, Deepak Hooda Divorce Case: Shocked Ex-World Champion Boxer Alleges - "He Made Me..."

IPL 2025: Skipper Hardik Pandya's Comeback To Boost Mumbai Indians, Mohammed Siraj's Form Concerns Gujarat Titans