Djokovic reclaims the No.1 position from Alcaraz
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"Apart From MI Winning 5 And CSK 4...": Virat Kohli Issues Strong-Worded Message To Critics
Ecstatic after their emphatic win over five-time champions Mumbai Indians in their IPL opener, Royal Challengers Bangalore's batting mainstay Virat Kohli on Sunday hoped that the team will keep the focus and execute things properly to maintain the momentum. Kohli (82 not out off 49 balls) and skipper Faf du Plessis (73 off 43 balls) struck fiery fifties to fire RCB to an eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians on Sunday. "Phenomenal win. Homecoming after so many years. Credit to their batters for getting to that score. Tilak (Varma) batted well. We kept backing ourselves. Faf went first, and I joined later. I am very happy with how things went today," said Kohli after the match.
Faf feeds off Kohli's energy after match-winning IPL 50: 'You feel the stadium shake'
Former Proteas captain Faf du Plessis led from the front as his match-winning performance steered the Royal Challengers Bangalore to victory on Sunday in Bengaluru.
IPL 2023: Former CSK, MI Stars Square Off, Mock Each Other's Franchises Over Losing Starts
Two of the most successful franchises in the Indian Premier League (IPL) history -- Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings -- got off to losing starts in the T20 league, going down to Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans in their respective opening clashes. The results that the two marquee franchises attained at the start of the league saw fans and former cricketers express their take on social media. Even former MI and CSK stars clashed on Twitter, mocking each other's former teams.
MS Dhoni Reveals 'Best Feeling' From 2011 World Cup Final. It's Not Match-Winning Six
It's been 12 years since MS Dhoni-led Team India won the 2011 ODI World Cup, beating Sri Lanka in the final. Dhoni, who hadn't been in the best of form throughout the tournament, stepped up and delivered on the occasion that most mattered, scoring an unbeaten 91-run knock to take the team over the line, ending a 28-year-long wait for an ICC trophy. Reliving the memories from the epic triumph, Dhoni revealed the ‘best memory' from the final, and it wasn't the one where he hit the title-winning six to Nuwan Kulasekara.
'Chase Master Is Back': Twitter Explodes As Virat Kohli Slams 49-Ball 82 For RCB Against MI In IPL 2023
Virat Kohli was at his best on Sunday night as he along with Faf du Plessis dished out a chasing master-class with a 148-run opening partnership as Royal Challengers Bangalore outplayed Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2023 campaign opener. RCB won the game at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru by 8 wickets. Chasing a target of 172, the side reached home with 22 balls to spare, thanks to Kohli's impactful 82 not out off 49 balls. His innings was laced with 6 fours and 5 sixes.
Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023: Will Krishnappa Gowtham Remain Impact Player?
Mark Wood rattled the Delhi Capitals team, claiming a 5-wicket haul as Lucknow Super Giants began their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Krisnappa Gowtham also impressed as the 'Impact Player' as skipper KL Rahul continued to struggle for form. As Lucknow prepare for the Chennai Super Kings test, one or two changes could be made in the playing XI considering the nature of the wicket that Chepauk is likely to offer. In all likelihood, LSG have to prepare themselves for a big 'spin test' on Monday.
Novak Djokovic returns to world No. 1 but could be set for clay battle with Carlos Alcaraz ahead of French Open
Novak Djokovic is world No. 1 again — but how long will he stay at the top of the rankings this time? Djokovic has returned to the ATP summit for an eighth spell after Carlos Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner in the semi-finals of the Miami Open. Ad But Djokovic's lead over Alcaraz is slender – just 380 points – which suggests there could be plenty of twists and turns in the battle for No.