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"Not Acceptable": RCB Skipper Rajat Patidar Blasts Batters After Big Loss vs DC In IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru skipper Rajat Patidar was not amused with the way his batters threw away their wickets in a heap when thing were cruise control, saying this was "not acceptable" following a six-wicket home loss to the Delhi Capitals on Thursday. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam bowled with purpose while KL Rahul struck an unbeaten 93 as the DC juggernaut continued to roll menacingly, inflicting a morale-shattering defeat on RCB with 13 balls to spare. "We have not batted well. Batters are in a good frame of mind, they have shown nice intent. 60 for one, and then 90 for four, that is not acceptable," said Patidar post match.

IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: DC, RCB's Positions Remain Unchanged

The craftiness of spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam echoed in the assiduous unbeaten 93 of KL Rahul as Delhi Capitals overcame a top-order meltdown to score a six-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their IPL match in Bengaluru on Thursday. Once the Royal Challengers were restricted to 163 for seven, the Capitals just needed to bat with common sense but it was a rare commodity in their frontline batters on the night. But player of the match KL Rahul, whose knock came off 53 balls with seven fours and six sixes, added 111 runs for the fourth wicket with an equally level-headed Tristan Stubbs (38 not out) to score their fourth victory on the bounce. DC made 169 for four.

Virat Kohli Mocks Himself As He Watches His Old Video: "Galat Fehmi To Dekho..."

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) icon Virat Kohli has reacted to a video of himself after winning his first 'Man of the Match' award in the Indian Premier League (IPL). Reacting to the video, which was from 2011, Kohli can be seen mocking himself after carefully listening to the video. For the record, Kohli received his first 'Man of the Match' in IPL in 2011 against the Delhi Capitals (Delhi Daredevils back then). He smashed a 38-ball 56 as RCB chased down the target of 162 with three balls to spare.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Eyes Historic Feat As RCB Host DC

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Scorecard, IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: RCB host DC in the 24th match of Indian Premier League 2025 on Thursday. DC are the only unbeaten team in the going edition of the tournament so far, having won three out of three.

RCB Star Sends Massive Warning To Delhi Capitals Ahead Of IPL Clash: "Relying On..."

Jitesh Sharma attributed his ongoing renaissance as a T20 batter to the efforts put in by Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik who believes that the wicketkeeper can develop into a true '360' degree player. Jitesh had a lukewarm IPL 2024 for Punjab Kings, scoring just 187 runs from 14 matches at a measly average of 17 and at a reduced strike-rate of 131. But at RCB, the 31-year-old has already made handy 85 runs from four matches, and his strike-rate has touched 185, a sign of him regaining confidence. "It's been a great journey till now because in the off-season, I really worked hard with him. I think whichever shot that I am playing right now is the replica of what he used to play. He is trying to create a new player in me," said Jitesh on the eve of the match against Delhi Capitals.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025: Predicted XIs Of Both Teams

League leaders Delhi Capitals will aim to continue their winning start in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season when they visit the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Thursday. The hosts have so far won three of their opening four games, but their only loss came at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, an eight-wicket defeat to Gujarat Titans in their first home game of the season so far. RCB come into the game on the back of their first win at the Wankhede Stadium in 10 years when they defeated the Mumbai Indians by 12 runs.

"Doesn't Come Across As Being The Only Voice": Axar Patel Lauded Ahead Of DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Match

Axar Patel's captaincy style puts the players at ease instantly and has also played a massive role in Delhi Capitals blazing start to this IPL season, reckons the team's assistant coach Matthew Mott. The Capitals have won three games on the bounce and currently sits on the pole position in the points table. "He's just got a great balance on cricket and life. He'll just summarise the group and make sure the players are included. They've got a smile on their face. He doesn't come across as being the only voice (in the team)," Mott said in the pre-match press conference here on Wednesday.

"Watch Him Bat Like This...": Ex-India Star's Heartbreaking Take On MS Dhoni's Poor Show

Chennai Super Kings veteran MS Dhoni's performance is once again under the scanner. Dhoni, who was considered as one of the greatest finishers in the world, is failing miserably to recreate his magic in the ongoing season. During the recent defeat against Delhi Capitals, Dhoni remained unbeaten 30 off 26 balls as CSK failed to chase the target of 184 at the MA Chidambaram stadium on Saturday. Dhoni came out to bat when CSK needed 110 runs off 57 balls. However, his slow partnership with Vijay Shankar (69*) resulted in CSK's third defeat of the season.

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"Not Acceptable": RCB Skipper Rajat Patidar Blasts Batters After Big Loss vs DC In IPL 2025

IPL 2025 Points Table, Purple Cap, Orange Cap: DC, RCB's Positions Remain Unchanged

Virat Kohli Mocks Himself As He Watches His Old Video: "Galat Fehmi To Dekho..."

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli Eyes Historic Feat As RCB Host DC

RCB Star Sends Massive Warning To Delhi Capitals Ahead Of IPL Clash: "Relying On..."

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025: Predicted XIs Of Both Teams

"Doesn't Come Across As Being The Only Voice": Axar Patel Lauded Ahead Of DC vs RCB IPL 2025 Match

"Watch Him Bat Like This...": Ex-India Star's Heartbreaking Take On MS Dhoni's Poor Show