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'Chase Master Is Back': Twitter Explodes As Virat Kohli Slams 49-Ball 82 For RCB Against MI In IPL 2023

Virat Kohli was at his best on Sunday night as he along with Faf du Plessis dished out a chasing master-class with a 148-run opening partnership as Royal Challengers Bangalore outplayed Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2023 campaign opener. RCB won the game at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru by 8 wickets. Chasing a target of 172, the side reached home with 22 balls to spare, thanks to Kohli's impactful 82 not out off 49 balls. His innings was laced with 6 fours and 5 sixes.

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023: Will Krishnappa Gowtham Remain Impact Player?

Mark Wood rattled the Delhi Capitals team, claiming a 5-wicket haul as Lucknow Super Giants began their campaign in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Krisnappa Gowtham also impressed as the 'Impact Player' as skipper KL Rahul continued to struggle for form. As Lucknow prepare for the Chennai Super Kings test, one or two changes could be made in the playing XI considering the nature of the wicket that Chepauk is likely to offer. In all likelihood, LSG have to prepare themselves for a big 'spin test' on Monday.

How Virat Kohli Took On 'Big Dog' Jofra Archer, Sent Him To Cleaners. Watch

After getting dropped early on, Virat Kohli turned the tables against Jofra Archer in a high-octane battle between two of the finest cricketers in the game. Archer, making his debut for Mumbai Indians, spilled a difficult chance to send Kohli packing early one but from that moment, the RCB batter had the upper hand. Kohli hit a total of 22 runs against Archer, including 2 sixes and 2 fours and he registered an unbeaten 82-run knock against the 5-time champions on Sunday.

With 'Bumrah Comment', Rohit Sharma's Subtle Warning To Mumbai Indians Bowlers

Mumbai Indians once again lost the opening match of an Indian Premier League (IPL) season, suffering an 8-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. The loss highlighted several issues in the MI team that the team needs to iron out if they are to challenge for the title this campaign. Rohit Sharma, in the post-match presentation ceremony, sent a subtle warning to his bowling unit while admitting that he is now 'used to' playing without Jasprit Bumrah.

Mumbai Indians Bowling Coach Reacts To Franchise's "Frustrating" IPL Trend

Mumbai Indians bowling coach Shane Bond has conceded that the former champions' inability to win their opening game season after season in the IPL is "frustrating". The five-time champions lost their 11th consecutive season opener, going down to Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight wickets on Sunday. The last time MI won their opening game was way back in 2012, when they defeated Chennai Super Kings. "This is my ninth season and we haven't won our opening game. So it's getting frustrating. At the end of the day, it's a tough competition. It's always better to have more wins than losses. It's a tough way to start," Bond said at the post-match press conference.

IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants Will Ben Stokes Open To Negate Mark Wood Threat?

Four-time champions, Chennai Super Kings, lost their opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 campaign, losing to the Gujarat Titans on Friday. Though Ruturaj Gaikwad went on to score a stunning 92 off 50 balls, no other batter managed to step up and deliver against the Titans. Despite having a squad that possesses the likes of Ben Stokes, Moeen Ali, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, and Ravindra Jadeja, CSK largely underperformed with the bat. Up against Lucknow Super Giants next, could Dhoni make a change in the batting order?

Nigeria dethrones Rwanda by nine runs

Nigeria celebrating with the trophy after beating defending champions, Rwanda, by nine runs at the Third Women T20i Championship, which ended at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos…yesterday.

Yuzvendra Chahal Claims Sensational T20 Record, Becomes First Indian To Attain This Milestone

One of the finest spinners of his generation, Yuzvendra Chahal doesn't always get the credit he deserves for what he has done in white-ball cricket. As Rajasthan Royals hammered Sunrisers Hyderabad by 72 runs in their opening Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 match on Sunday, Chahal went on to register a landmark that no other Indian has so far. In the match against the Sunrisers, Chahal went on to claim his 300th wicket in T20 cricket, taking a giant lead over second-placed Ravichandran Ashwin.

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'Chase Master Is Back': Twitter Explodes As Virat Kohli Slams 49-Ball 82 For RCB Against MI In IPL 2023

Lucknow Super Giants Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2023: Will Krishnappa Gowtham Remain Impact Player?

How Virat Kohli Took On 'Big Dog' Jofra Archer, Sent Him To Cleaners. Watch

With 'Bumrah Comment', Rohit Sharma's Subtle Warning To Mumbai Indians Bowlers

Mumbai Indians Bowling Coach Reacts To Franchise's "Frustrating" IPL Trend

IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI vs Lucknow Super Giants Will Ben Stokes Open To Negate Mark Wood Threat?

Nigeria dethrones Rwanda by nine runs

Yuzvendra Chahal Claims Sensational T20 Record, Becomes First Indian To Attain This Milestone