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Watch: Tilak Varma Plays 'Helicopter' Shot vs RCB, Draws MS Dhoni Comparisons

Tilak Varma batted with aplomb, smashing a scintillating fifty to single-handedly power Mumbai Indians to a competitive 171 for seven against Royal Challengers Bangalore in their opening IPL match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday. Sent in to bat, five-time champions MI had a poor start but Varma, coming off a successful last season, delivered the goods as he held the innings together with an unbeaten 46-ball 84-run knock. His innings was laced with nine boundaries and four sixes.

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis Slam Twin Fifties To Power RCB To 8-Wicket Win Over MI

Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis dished out a chasing master-class with a 148-run opening partnership as Royal Challengers Bangalore made a sensational start to their IPL campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket demolition of Mumbai Indians in Bengaluru on Sunday. Sent into bat, Tilak Varma smashed a scintillating 84 off 46 balls to single-handedly power MI to 171 for seven but Kohli and du Plessis made mockery of the total, slamming twin fifties as RCB romped home with as many as 22 balls to spare. Chasing 172, Kohli (82 not out) and Du Plessis (73) produced an exhibition of sublime stroke-making, plundering 10 boundaries and as many maximums during their near flawless 89-ball stand.

IPL 2023 Purple Cap, Orange Cap List: Latest List Of Highest Run-Scorers, Wicket-Takers In Indian Premier League 2023 After RCB vs MI Game

The first round of matches in IPL 2023 is over. Rajasthan Royals, Lucknow Super Giants, Gujarat Titans, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore registered victories in their opening matches. Their respective opponents in the games were SunRisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians. Before the second round of matches begin, here is a look at the Orange and Purple Cap holders in the ongoing tournament -

Aiden Markram Onslaught Takes South Africa To Verge Of World Cup

Aiden Markram hit 175 off 126 balls as South Africa took a giant step towards automatic qualification for the Cricket World Cup with a 146-run win over the Netherlands in the third one-day international at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Sunday. "We did exactly what we wanted to do," said South Africa captain Temba Bavuma at the after-match presentation. South Africa climbed into eighth place in the Super League table, going above the West Indies and improving their net run rate with a second emphatic win in three days.

Mumbai Indians Make History, Use This Cricketer As 1st Overseas 'Impact Player' In IPL 2023

Jason Behrendorff etched his name in the history books as the Australian fast bowler became the first overseas "Impact Player" in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Behrendorff replaced Suryakumar Yadav for Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2023 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru on Sunday. MI started the game with three overseas players - Tim David, Cameron Green and Jofra Archer. As a result, they were able to use the Aussie cricketer as their "Impact Player". In all the cases till now, teams played four overseas cricketers in their playing XI and used an Indian player as the 'Impact Player'.

Mumbai Indians Make History, Use This Cricketer As 1st Foreign 'Impact Player' In IPL 2023

Jason Behrendorff etched his name in the history books as the Australian fast bowler became the first foreign "Impact Player" in Indian Premier League (IPL) history. Behrendorff replaced Suryakumar Yadav for Mumbai Indians during the IPL 2023 match against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Bengaluru on Sunday. MI started the game with three foreign players - Tim David, Cameron Green and Jofra Archer. As a result, they were able to use the Aussie cricketer as their "Impact Player". In all the cases till now, teams played four foreign cricketers in their playing XI and used an Indian player as the 'Impact Player'.

IPL 2023 - 'I Play With A Clear Mind': Jos Buttler After Guiding RR To Big Win Over SRH

His uncluttered mind is the recipe behind his success in the shortest format as Jos Buttler on Sunday carried from where he left last season with a whirlwind half-century to hand Rajasthan Royals a rousing start to a new IPL season. The T20 World Cup winning English white ball skipper, who was the leading run-getter in IPL last season, smashed a 22-ball 54 to set the tone for a massive 203 for 5. "Really enjoying my batting at the moment and trying to keep a clear mind," said Buttler after receiving the player-of-the-match after their huge 72-run win.

Watch: Dinesh Karthik, Mohammed Siraj Collide As RCB Drop Rohit Sharma Sitter In IPL Clash

Dinesh Karthik and Mohammed Siraj were lucky to end up without any serious injury after the duo collided while going for a catch during Mumbai Indians' IPL 2023 campaign opener against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. On the 5th ball of the 5th over of MI innings, Rohit Sharma mishit a short ball from Siraj high in the air. The ball was falling near the short leg region. Wicketkeeper Karthik got underneath the ball and Siraj also ran to take the catch. Lack of communication saw the duo collide with each other and drop the catch.

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Watch: Tilak Varma Plays 'Helicopter' Shot vs RCB, Draws MS Dhoni Comparisons

Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis Slam Twin Fifties To Power RCB To 8-Wicket Win Over MI

IPL 2023 Purple Cap, Orange Cap List: Latest List Of Highest Run-Scorers, Wicket-Takers In Indian Premier League 2023 After RCB vs MI Game

Aiden Markram Onslaught Takes South Africa To Verge Of World Cup

Mumbai Indians Make History, Use This Cricketer As 1st Overseas 'Impact Player' In IPL 2023

Mumbai Indians Make History, Use This Cricketer As 1st Foreign 'Impact Player' In IPL 2023

IPL 2023 - 'I Play With A Clear Mind': Jos Buttler After Guiding RR To Big Win Over SRH

Watch: Dinesh Karthik, Mohammed Siraj Collide As RCB Drop Rohit Sharma Sitter In IPL Clash