England's Stokes named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer'
England captain Ben Stokes has been named 'Leading Cricketer in the World' in the latest edition of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack, the publication said on Monday.
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RCB vs CSK, IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Prevail Over Royal Challengers Bangalore In High-Scoring Southern Derby
Chennai Super Kings got their act together in the nick of time to eke out an eight-run win over Royal Challengers Bangalore in an Indian Premier League match that produced 444 runs on Monday. Devon Conway slammed 83 off 45 deliveries while Shivam Dube blazed away to a 27-ball 52 as CSK posted an imposing 226 for six after asked to bat first. In reply, RCB ended at 218 for eight. RCB skipper Faf du Plessis (62 off 33 balls) and Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36) gave a scare to CSK till they were at the crease, sharing 126 runs for the third wicket to raise hopes of a famous win. RCB endured a horrible start as they lost Virat Kohli who played on to an Akash Singh delivery. There could have been more success for Akash had Maheesh Theekshana not dropped a skier from Mahipal Lomror at mid-off.
Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After RCB vs CSK Game: Chennai Super Kings Rise To Third Spot
Chennai Super Kings defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs in their Indian Premier League match on Monday. Set an imposing target of 227, RCB looked on course until the departure of Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36 balls) and skipper Faf du Plessis (62 off 33) in quick succession. The duo added 126 runs for the third wicket to raise hopes of an RCB victory. Earlier, CSK scored 226 for six after being asked to bat first. With the win, CSK rose to the third spot while RCB remained at the seventh spot. Rajasthan Royals continued to lead the points table.
Watch: 'Superman' Ajinkya Rahane's Fielding Effort Wows Fans In RCB vs CSK Clash in IPL 2023
While batters made merry in the Royal Challengers Bangalore-Chennai Super Kings clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in the IPL 2023 on Monday, with over 440 run being scored by the two teams, Ajinkya Rahane wowed everyone with a fabulous save. The effort came on the penultimate ball of the ninth over with Ravindra Jadeja bowling to Glenn Maxwell. The RCB batter hoicked one over long-off and it would have flown for a six, had CSK's Rahane not intervened with an overhead attempt. He looked like even catching the ball but could not maintain balance and flicked the ball back into the ground just in time. He saved sure-hot five runs.
"They Love Him": Anushka Sharma's Reaction Viral As Fans Root For MS Dhoni vs RCB. Watch
Any clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore is a widely followed game in the Indian Premier League. The reason: It pits two of the biggest superstars of Indian cricket - MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli - against each other. Same was the case in Monday's match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium when RCB took on CSK in a home fixture. While RCB is highly supported by the Bengaluru crowd, Dhoni commands massive respect too. So, when Dhoni came to bat in the last over of the first innings, the fans present at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium chanting his name. Actor Anushka Sharma, who is RCB star Virat Kohli's wife, was impressed and appeared to be saying: "They love him"
IPL 2023: Why Was RCB Pacer Harshal Patel Not Allowed To Complete Last Over vs CSK - Explained
Chennai Super Kings batters made merry against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the M Chinnaswamy Stadiun in an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Monday. Devon Conway and Shivam Dube hit fast half-centuries as CSK posted a huge 227-run target for RCB. In the last over of the innings, RCB bowler Harhal Patel came to end the proceedings for his team. However, he could not complete the over and was replaced by Glenn Maxwell. He bowled two beamers to Moeen Ali and was taken away from the attack as per rules.
Pakistan vs New Zealand, 3rd T20I, Live Score Updates: Bowes, Latham Start Strong For NZ
PAK vs NZ, 3rd T20I, Live Updates:New will be batting first against Pakistan in the third T20I of the five-match series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Monday. The Babar Azam-led side has taken 2-0 lead over the Kiwis and are on the verge of clinching the series. Earlier, skipper Babar Azam smashed a magnificent century while pace bowler Haris Rauf took four wickets as Pakistan beat New Zealand by 38 runs in the second T20I on Saturday. Azam, who fell for just nine in his 100th T20I on Friday, compensated with a brisk 58-ball 101 not out to lift Pakistan to a solid 192-4 in their 20 over. (Live Scorecard)
"Team I Have Supported Since...": Arjun Tendulkar's First Reaction After IPL Debut For Mumbai Indians
It was a proud moment for the entire Tendulkar family, when Arjun Tendulkar finally played his first IPL match for Mumbai Indians on Sunday against Kolkata Knight Riders. Arjun, son of the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, has been a part of the MI squad since 2021 but he earned his maiden cap on Sunday from the hands of skipper Rohit Sharma. Wishes from all over the world started pouring in ever since the junior Tendulkar played his first game and continued his father's legacy. Arjun bowled two overs against KKR and returned with the figures of 0/17 as MI registered a five-wicket victory.