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Virat Kohli Smashes 4 Different Records, Becomes First Player In IPL History To...

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) got off to a flyer against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match on Saturday, smashing 62 runs off just 33 balls. Over the course of his stay in the middle, Kohli hit 5 sixes and 5 fours, stitching a brilliant 97-run stand for the first wicket with debutant Jacob Bethell. In the process, Kohli went on to script history in the T20 league's history, becoming the first player ever to hit 300 sixes for a single franchise.

Virat Kohli Names 'Toughest Bowlers' He Faced In Tests, ODIs, T20s In Unfiltered Revelation

In a freewheeling chat, batting icon Virat Kohli picked the toughest bowlers he has faced in each format -- Tests, ODIs and T20 cricket. In a viral video, Kohli labelled England's James Anderson as the toughest bowler he has faced in Test cricket. He also added that facing Anderson in England was the toughest part of his career. In ODIs, Kohli picked a pacer and a spinner each. Kohli admitted that former Sri Lanka pacer Lasith Malinga was the toughest to face in ODI cricket, and gave a special shotuout to England's Adil Rashid as the toughest spinner.

Virat Kohli On Cusp Of Breaking 5 Different Records In RCB vs CSK Clash

Virat Kohli will step out at the M Chinnaswamy on Saturday with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) aiming for IPL 2025 top spot and playoff qualification. RCB take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK), who are already out of the playoff contention but will be playing for pride as they have never lost both league matches to their opponents in a season. When both sides met earlier this season, RCB beat CSK at Chepauk for the first time since the inaugral season. RCB's 50-run victory that day set the tone for what has been a brilliant season for a team which has never lifted the IPL.

"Had Clear Plans For Me": 'Grateful' Tim David Praises RCB Coaching Staff

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Tim David said he was really grateful that the coaching staff had made clear plans for him ahead of playing in the IPL 2025 season, where his current form has helped the team have a great tournament. David was acquired by RCB for Rs 3 crore in last year's mega auction, and so far, the lower-order batter has scored 184 runs in 10 matches at an impressive average of 92 and a big strike rate of 197.84. “To be honest, last season at MI, I tried too hard at times. There are experiences from there that I kind of have drawn on to help me this year. Then some performances have gone my way, which is really nice.”

RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Hourly Weather Forecast: India Meteorological Department Issues Concerning Update

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a crucial IPL 2025 clash on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. While CSK are already out of the playoffs race, RCB have the chance to reclaim top spot with a win in front of their home fans. However, dark clouds loom over the match as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rain and thunderstorms alert in the city for the next few days. In case of a washout, both teams will share a point each.

"Understanding That...": Virat Kohli's Honest Admission On Quitting T20I Cricket

India's star batter and former captain Virat Kohli has revealed the reason behind quittting T20I cricket. Following India's T20 World Cup title victory in June last year, he was among the three players from the nation who decided to leave the format. Apart from Kohli, Rohit Sharma and Ravindra Jadeja were the players who put curtains on their T20I career. In a recent interview, Kohli, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League, has opened up on his T20I retirement. He said that he wanted to leave enough time for the new batch of players ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

Rain Threatens RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Clash: What It Could Mean In Playoffs Race

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's hopes of walking out of M Chinnaswamy Stadium with a tally of 16 points might remain a dream due to the rain threat hanging over the pulsating fixture against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Over the past two days, Bengaluru has experienced incessant rain, and the trend could continue on the match day as well. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), "Rain or thundershowers would occur towards afternoon or evening."

"Was As Guilty...": Pat Cummins Delivers Scathing Verdict After SRH's Loss Against Gujarat Titans

Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Pat Cummins stated the team 'can cling on to some hope' about their future despite having been virtually eliminated from playoff contention after the 38-run defeat against Gujarat Giants in Match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Friday. Half-centuries by Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler saw Gujarat post a massive total of 224/6 in the first innings at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Despite Abhishek Sharma's 74-run fighting knock, there was not enough fight by the batters to chase it down, and they fizzled to 186/6.

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Virat Kohli Smashes 4 Different Records, Becomes First Player In IPL History To...

Virat Kohli Names 'Toughest Bowlers' He Faced In Tests, ODIs, T20s In Unfiltered Revelation

Virat Kohli On Cusp Of Breaking 5 Different Records In RCB vs CSK Clash

"Had Clear Plans For Me": 'Grateful' Tim David Praises RCB Coaching Staff

RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Hourly Weather Forecast: India Meteorological Department Issues Concerning Update

"Understanding That...": Virat Kohli's Honest Admission On Quitting T20I Cricket

Rain Threatens RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Clash: What It Could Mean In Playoffs Race

"Was As Guilty...": Pat Cummins Delivers Scathing Verdict After SRH's Loss Against Gujarat Titans