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"See Who The Fielder Is": Sunil Gavaskar's Scintillating On-Air Remark On Virat Kohli

Virat Kohli was a livewire on the outfield during the IPL 2024 Eliminator between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. Kohli, who scored 33 off 24 balls, saved plenty of runs for RCB with his fielding in the deep. In the 12th over of RR's 173-run chase, Kohli covered plenty of ground near the midwicket boundary before unleashing a bullet throw to end Riyan Parag and Dhruv Jurel's partnership.

'Their Approach In Powerplay Was Puzzling': Sunil Gavaskar Slams SRH Batters

Legendary Sunil Gavaskar has questioned the "puzzling" batting approach of Sunrisers Hyderabad during the powerplay in the first IPL Qualifier, suggesting their reckless strategy may have cost them the match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Having cleaned up his fellow Australian Travis Head with a peach of a delivery with his second ball, Mitchell Starc blew away the SRH top-order in his opening spell of 3-0-22-3. SRH lost four wickets inside the powerplay to be dismissed for a paltry 159, a target KKR shot down in 13.4 overs to storm into the Sunday's summit clash in Chennai.

"Not The Time To Have A Go...": Sunil Gavaskar Schools Sanju Samson During RCB vs RR Clash

The RCB vs RR IPL 2024 was one closely fought contest. Defending a total of 172, Royal Challengers Bengaluru fought hard but ultimately fell short. They were on a six-match winning streak but all that meant nothing as Sanju Samson-led RR turned up the heat when it needed the most. Rajasthan Royals, winner of the 2008 IPL, had some poor outings in the last couple of weeks losing four matches on the trot. But the side showed character and won against a resurgent RCB.

"Don't Say A Word To Virat Kohli": AB de Villiers' Retort Amid Sunil Gavaskar's Criticism

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) stalwart Virat Kohli was at the center of heavy criticism over his performances in the first half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 campaign. As RCB lost 7 of their first 8 games of the tournament, Kohli was one of the players blamed for the team's poor run, with his strike-rate becoming a constant talking point. Even the great Sunil Gavaskar lashed out at Virat for his lack of intent, prompting a reply from the RCB star too. Now, AB de Villiers has also joined the debate, saying it wasn't pleasing for him to see Virat in the line of fire.

"Are Umpires Blind?" World Cup Winner Angry As Dinesh Karthik Survives Controversial LBW In RCB vs RR IPL Clash

The RCB vs RR IPL 2024 Eliminator saw a controversial moment as Dinesh Karthik was given not out off a controversial LBW call. The RCB batter was given LBW in the 15th over on the first ball that he faced. Karthik was given LBW off Avesh Khan's bowling. The full and straight delivery, that bent late, hit the pads. After much deliberation, Karthik went for DRS. It showed a big spike on UltraEdge, but it was hard to decipher if it was because the bat was hitting pad or the ball. The ball was close to the bat as well. RR players Avesh Khan and Riyan Parag looked shocked as Karthik was given not out. RR Director of Cricket Kumar Sangakkara fumed and went to talk to the umpires.

Dinesh Karthik Out Or Not? Sunil Gavaskar's Verdict In RR vs RCB Umpiring Controversy, Kumar Sangakkara Fumes

Yet another umpiring controversy rocked the IPL 2024. This time it happened in the RR vs RCB IPL 2024 Eliminator with Dinsh Karthik's perceived LBW at the centre of it all. After Rajasthan Royals reigned supreme to reduce Royal Challengers Bengaluto to five down, the onus was on Dinesh Karthik to take the latter to a respectable total. But the batter was given LBW in the 15th over on the first ball that he faced. Karthik was given LBW off Avesh Khan's bowling.

Sunil Gavaskar Predicts RCB vs RR IPL Eliminator To Be One-sided, Says This Team "Will Walk All Over"

One team between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will get knocked out of the IPL 2024 on Wednesday. The two sides face off in the Eliminator in Ahmedabad. The winner will go on to face SunRisers Hyderabad in Qualifier 2 on Friday, while for the lose it will be the end of the road. If Rajasthan Royals are coming off four losses and a rained-off game, RCB have notched up six consecutive wins to sound a warning to their rivals that they mean business in the playoffs. RR, the 2008 IPL winners, suddenly find themselves as the underdogs, when a couple of weeks ago they were red-hot favourites.

"Very Heartening": Sunil Gavaskar's Massive Praise For Rohit Sharma After 68-Run Knock vs LSG

Mumbai Indians lost their last game of the IPL season by 18 runs against Lucknow Super Giants. Following the game, former Indian batsman Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on Rohit Sharma's 38 ball 68 runs innings, calling it “very heartening.” The match between Mumbai and Lucknow was a dead rubber clash as both sides had already been eliminated from playoff contention. Lucknow put up a total of 214/6 on the back of a blistering innings from Nicholas Pooran who scored 75 runs off 29 deliveries.

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"See Who The Fielder Is": Sunil Gavaskar's Scintillating On-Air Remark On Virat Kohli

'Their Approach In Powerplay Was Puzzling': Sunil Gavaskar Slams SRH Batters

"Not The Time To Have A Go...": Sunil Gavaskar Schools Sanju Samson During RCB vs RR Clash

"Don't Say A Word To Virat Kohli": AB de Villiers' Retort Amid Sunil Gavaskar's Criticism

"Are Umpires Blind?" World Cup Winner Angry As Dinesh Karthik Survives Controversial LBW In RCB vs RR IPL Clash

Dinesh Karthik Out Or Not? Sunil Gavaskar's Verdict In RR vs RCB Umpiring Controversy, Kumar Sangakkara Fumes

Sunil Gavaskar Predicts RCB vs RR IPL Eliminator To Be One-sided, Says This Team "Will Walk All Over"

"Very Heartening": Sunil Gavaskar's Massive Praise For Rohit Sharma After 68-Run Knock vs LSG