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Virat Kohli, Phil Salt Given Clear Mandate Ahead Of MI vs RCB In IPL: "Hope Bumrah's 1st Ball Goes For 4 Or 6"

On numerous occasions during his three year stint with the Mumbai Indians, Tim David had faced Jasprit Bumrah in the nets. David is likely to come up against Bumrah on Monday, but this time as an opponent when the Mumbai Indians take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium. Bumrah is one of the best bowlers in the death overs, and with the 29-year-old Tim David likely to bat in the back-end of the innings, they are likely to face off. So, what has the RCB batter picked up from watching Bumrah in the nets that he would be using against the MI bowler on Monday?

Jos Buttler Left Red-Faced, Apologises To Mohammed Siraj For Dropped Catch vs RCB - Watch

Gujarat Titans senior batter Jos Buttler admitted that he was "embarrassed" at dropping Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt while keeping in their IPL match, but he was able to make amends, using the long handle to help his side to an eight-wicket win. Buttler struck and imperious 73 not out off just 39 balls, with his innings marked by creativity and sustained aggression, as GT chased down the target of 170 in 17.5 overs on Wednesday. "I don't know, pretty embarrassed. We know Salt is a dangerous player. I barely got a glove on it and it hit me in the chest, so was determined to score some runs," said the England stalwart after the match.

"Was A Bit Emotional...": Mohammed Siraj On Facing RCB After IPL 2025 Auction Snub

Playing against Royal Challengers Bengaluru for the first time after seven years with them was a bit emotional for Gujarat Titans' pacer Mohammed Siraj. But the pacer, after picking 3-19 and helping his team win by eight wickets at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, said he was all fired up after getting the ball in hand. Siraj brought the heat on with his pace going above 140 and attacked stumps while hitting good length areas consistently to pick a superb 3-19 in his four overs. He rattled RCB in the power-play by castling Devdutt Padikkal and Phil Salt, before taking out a rampaging Liam Livingstone in the fag end. “It was emotional because I played for seven years here (for RCB). There was some nervousness and some emotion, but the moment I got the ball in my hand, it was full-on (intensity). That I am here (ready for the contest through my celebration), and I am a Cristiano Ronaldo fan as well.”

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli On Brink Of Historic Feat As RCB Take On GT

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans LIVE Updates: IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru are eyeing their third win on trot in the IPL 2025 as they take on Gujarat Titans on Wednesday. Playing their first match of this season at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, RCB will be eager to deliver yet another strong performance and maintain the top spot on the points table.

"His Hands Move In Just One Direction, Toward The Stumps": Aakash Chopra On MS Dhoni's Wicket-Keeping Skills

Even at 43, MS Dhoni continues to amaze fans with his lightning-fast wicket-keeping skills. During Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Chepauk, the veteran produced yet another moment of magic behind the stumps, reaffirming why he is regarded as one of the greatest wicketkeepers of all time. CSK suffered a disappointing 50-run defeat at home. Aakash Chopra, the former cricketer-turned-commentator, heaped praise on Dhoni's skills. "He's simply remarkable. The fastest hands in the game--when we talk about speed, the definition is now 'fast, faster, MS Dhoni.' We always say, 'Don't try this at home' because what he does is truly unique. Fundamentally, in fielding, the hands naturally move backward upon receiving the ball to absorb impact. Otherwise, the ball spills out due to the hardness of the hands. But Dhoni defies this logic. His hands move in just one direction--toward the stumps. There's only one player in the world who can execute that kind of stumping with such precision, and that's MS Dhoni," JioStar expert Aakash stated on JioHotstar.

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.

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025: Preview, Likely Playing XIs, Top Fantasy Picks

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's hopes of exorcising a 17-year jinx hinge on their experienced batting unit finding its range when they face familiar foes Chennai Super Kings in their IPL match in Chennai on Friday. The Royal Challengers have beaten the Super Kings only once at Chepauk — in the inaugural edition of the tournament in 2008. In the current RCB squad, only star batter Virat Kohli was part of that moment and now he will like to breach the CSK's fortress for a second time.

Watch: Virat Kohli's Big Gesture For Young Fan Ahead Of CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 Clash

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) were too hot to handle during the IPL 2025 opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), storming to a seven-wicket win at the Eden Gardens. Virat Kohli was ever present at the top of the order, and his new opening partner Phil Salt also delivered a memorable performance on his RCB debut, that too against his former side. However, Kohli and Salt await their biggest test so far this season as RCB take on Southern rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Friday.

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Virat Kohli, Phil Salt Given Clear Mandate Ahead Of MI vs RCB In IPL: "Hope Bumrah's 1st Ball Goes For 4 Or 6"

Jos Buttler Left Red-Faced, Apologises To Mohammed Siraj For Dropped Catch vs RCB - Watch

"Was A Bit Emotional...": Mohammed Siraj On Facing RCB After IPL 2025 Auction Snub

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli On Brink Of Historic Feat As RCB Take On GT

"His Hands Move In Just One Direction, Toward The Stumps": Aakash Chopra On MS Dhoni's Wicket-Keeping Skills

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

Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2025: Preview, Likely Playing XIs, Top Fantasy Picks

Watch: Virat Kohli's Big Gesture For Young Fan Ahead Of CSK vs RCB IPL 2025 Clash