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New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Ahmed Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20I

All-rounder James Neesham held his nerve in the final over to give New Zealand a dramatic four-run win over Pakistan in the third T20 international in Lahore on Monday despite Iftikhar Ahmed's brilliant innings. Ahmed brought Pakistan back into the contest from 88-7 with a whirlwind 24-ball 60 as they attempted to chase down New Zealand's 163-5. Needing 15 to win from Neesham's final over, he hit a six and a four to reduce the target to five off the last three deliveries.

Virat Kohli Or AB De Villiers? Chris Gayle Picks His Favourite Batting Partner

West Indies legend Chris Gayle ditched fellow Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) 'Hall of Famer' AB de Villiers to pick Virat Kohli as his favourite batting partner. Recently, both Gayle and AB de Villiers were both inducted to their 'Hall of Fame' by RCB. During his time with the franchise, Gayle opened the batting several times with Kohli, and the pair won several games for RCB. He also played some memorable knocks with de Villiers. Speaking on Jio Cinema, Gayle explained the reason why he chose Virat as his favourite batting partner.

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Fined 10 Per Cent Of Match Fee In RCB vs CSK Clash - Here's Why

Royal Challengers Bangalore star Virat Kohli was fined 10 per cent of his match fees after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 encounter against Chennai Super Kings at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Monday. According to the advisory issued by the Board for Cricket Control in India (BCCI), Kohli was found guilty of “breaching the IPL code of conduct” as RCB slumped to a eight-run loss against the four-time champions. "Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru," the advisory said.

"They Have No Idea...": Virat Kohli's Blunt Take On People Comparing Him With Sachin Tendulkar

Former India skipper Virat Kohli has said he feels embarrassed when people compare him with Sachin Tendulkar and noted that the legendary cricketer has been a source of inspiration and comfort. "I just laugh it off every time. These people have no idea about the game. I feel embarrassed when I am compared to Sachin though I get where these people are coming from with all those statistics and stuff. But these stats tell you a different story. The impact a player leaves on you as a child growing up is very different," Kohli said in an interview with former India cricketer Robin Uthappa on Jio Cinema.

Like Father, Like Son: Sara Tendulkar Finds Similarity In Sachin, Arjun's IPL Numbers

The Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders match in IPL 2023 on Sunday was a special one for the Tendulkar family as Arjun made his IPL debut in game. Arjun, the son of legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar, has been a part of the franchise for the last two years as he was picked up for the base price of Rs 20 lakh ahead of IPL 2021. The left-arm medium pacer started proceedings for MI as he was given the responsibility to bowl the first over.

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.

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.

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New Zealand Survive Iftikhar Ahmed Onslaught To Win Third Pakistan T20I

Virat Kohli Or AB De Villiers? Chris Gayle Picks His Favourite Batting Partner

IPL 2023: Virat Kohli Fined 10 Per Cent Of Match Fee In RCB vs CSK Clash - Here's Why

"They Have No Idea...": Virat Kohli's Blunt Take On People Comparing Him With Sachin Tendulkar

Like Father, Like Son: Sara Tendulkar Finds Similarity In Sachin, Arjun's IPL Numbers

England's Stokes named Wisden's 'Leading Cricketer'

RCB vs CSK, IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings Prevail Over Royal Challengers Bangalore In High-Scoring Southern Derby

Updated IPL 2023 Points Table, Orange Cap, Purple Cap List After RCB vs CSK Game: Chennai Super Kings Rise To Third Spot