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Experts Have Two Favourites For IPL 2023 Play-Off Spots. One Of Them Has Never Won The IPL

With every team playing at least one game in the IPL 2023 they have given a peek at their strengths and weaknesses in the early stage of the tournament. With their performances, all ten teams in IPL have displayed their game plans and strategies they will apply in the marquee competition. Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) - who won their opening games quite convincingly and ticked off all the boxes with their all-round show - look like a team to beat and in their early predictions the experts have backed these two sides to make it to the playoffs stage.

IPL 2023 - Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis Are Going To Feed Off Each Other Perfectly: Chris Gayle

Royal Challengers Bangalore got their campaign off to a convincing start in the IPL 2023, beating Mumbai Indians by eight wickets at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday. Virat Kohli (82 runs; 49b, 6x4, 5x6) and skipper Faf du Plessis (73 runs; 43b, 5x4, 6x6) put on a stellar show for the opening wicket, compiling 148 runs, as RCB romped home in only 16.2 overs. In the process, Tilak Varma's sensational 84 off 46 balls that included nine fours and four sixes was not enough to shield MI as the visitors failed to defend the 171.

From Chris Gayle To Sunil Gavaskar: How Greats Reacted To Virat Kohli's 'Carnage' Against Mumbai Indians Bowlers

Indian cricket icon Virat Kohli truly turned on a spectacle of batting as he and Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Faf du Plessis made light work of the 172-run chase against Mumbai Indians in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Sunday. Du Plessis was named the player of the match for his 43-ball 73 but it was Kohli who ended up as RCB's top-scoring batter, scoring an unbeaten 82 off 49 balls to take the team over the line. As the match concluded, the cricketing world went ga-ga over Kohli's performance, with Chris Gayle even predicting a season 2016-like show where the India batter nearly scored 1000 runs in the campaign.

Iconic Moments In Indian Premier League History

Indian Premier League has been a home for iconic moments throughout its history. Whether it was Chris Gayle's breathtaking knock of 175 in 2013 or Amit Mishra's memorable hattrick against Pune Warriors. However, some hold more prominence than others. On that note, here are the Top Iconic moments in the history of IPL.

To "Sitting On Same Table As Ronaldo, Federer" Question, Virat Kohli's Golden Response

One of the greatest cricketers of all time, Virat Kohli remains an icon in the sporting spectrum. While Sachin Tendulkar is the man Kohli has idolised growing up, there are some non-cricketing heroes too that the talismanic batter has sought inspiration from. In a video shared by his Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), Kohli was asked about a hypothetical situation where he is sitting with sporting greats like Cristiano Ronaldo and Roger Federer -- two athletes he admires a lot. The Indian cricket star gave a brilliant response.

From KL Rahul To Adam Gilchrist: Batters With Fastest Half-Centuries In IPL History

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 has arrived. A total of 10 teams will square off in the 2-month-long tournament, hoping to get their hands on the elusive trophy at the end of the campaign. When it comes to the T20 format, the format is considered batter-centric, with players like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, David Warner, KL Rahul, Jos Buttler, etc. piling up mountains of runs to help their teams win matches. Over the years, some blazing half-centuries have been scored in the tournament, with the fastest being registered by KL Rahul and Pat Cummins jointly, in 14 balls each.

Virat Kohli "Played With Stitches...": Ex India Star Recalls Former Royal Challengers Bangalore Skipper's Heroic Innings

Star batter Virat Kohli can also be called a synonym of Royal Challengers Bangalore as he has completed 15 years with the Indian Premier League franchise. Beginning his IPL career with its inauguration in 2008, Kohli has seen many ups and downs with the teams and emerged as the most prolific player of the franchise. The 34-year-old batter led RCB from 2013 to 2021, before Faf du Plessis took over the reins in 2022. For the past 15 years, Kohli has helped RCB claim historic wins on numerous occasions with his powerful batting performance and amazing leadership skills.

AB de Villiers pens emotional letter after RCB Hall of Fame induction: 'Tears filled my eyes'

Proteas legend AB de Villiers has penned an emotional note after being inducted into IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore's Hall of Fame.

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Experts Have Two Favourites For IPL 2023 Play-Off Spots. One Of Them Has Never Won The IPL

IPL 2023 - Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis Are Going To Feed Off Each Other Perfectly: Chris Gayle

From Chris Gayle To Sunil Gavaskar: How Greats Reacted To Virat Kohli's 'Carnage' Against Mumbai Indians Bowlers

Iconic Moments In Indian Premier League History

To "Sitting On Same Table As Ronaldo, Federer" Question, Virat Kohli's Golden Response

From KL Rahul To Adam Gilchrist: Batters With Fastest Half-Centuries In IPL History

Virat Kohli "Played With Stitches...": Ex India Star Recalls Former Royal Challengers Bangalore Skipper's Heroic Innings

AB de Villiers pens emotional letter after RCB Hall of Fame induction: 'Tears filled my eyes'