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"As Cool As MS Dhoni Can Get In The Last 5 Overs": Faf du Plessis Heaps Praise On Dinesh Karthik

Royal Challengers Bangalore needed 7 runs to win off the last six balls with only three wickets in hand but the experienced Dinesh Karthik held his nerves to hit a six and a four to guide RCB to a three-wicket win against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Wednesday. Karthik was held back for the death overs, and he duly delivered when called upon and RCB captain Faf du Plessis was all praise for the experienced wicketkeeper-batter, even comparing his calmness in the death overs to the legendary MS Dhoni, with whom du Plessis has shared the dressing room with for several years.

Watch: KKR's Sheldon Jackson Takes A One-Handed Blinder To Dismiss RCB's Sherfane Rutherford In IPL 2022

The ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2022 might be only 6 days old but the talent on display with the bat, ball as well as in the field is there for everyone to admire. Similar high standards were set by Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the field in match 6 of IPL 2022. Defending a small total of 128 runs on the board, KKR fielders were up to the mark and provided some much-needed support through the athleticism in the field. One man who led from the front was wicket-keeper batter Sheldon Jackson.

IPL 2022 Updated Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap And Purple Cap Lists After RCB vs KKR Match 6

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) edged past Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 6 of the ongoing IPL 2022 season, winning by three wickets at the Dr DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai on Thursday. Chasing a target of 129 runs, RCB managed to reach 132 for seven in 19.2 overs. Sherfane Rutherford top-scored for the side with a knock of 28 runs off 40 balls. Tim Southee was in good bowling form and took three wickets for KKR. Initially, KKR were bowled out for 128 in 18.5 overs, with Wanindu Hasaranga taking four wickets for RCB in four overs and conceding 20 runs.

"Sure You Don't Want To Captain One More Season": Devon Conway Reveals "Nice Little Conversation" With MS Dhoni

Having made his Indian Premier League debut this year in IPL 2022, New Zealand cricketer Devon Conway didn't have the best start against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 1 on March 26. The opener could only muster three runs off eight balls as CSK could only post 131 for five in 20 overs, setting a target of 132 runs, which KKR crossed with ease in 18.3 overs. The 30-year-old will be aiming to gain some momentum in his campaign and expressed delight at playing with MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja. Speaking to CSK's social media team, Conway spoke about his initial aim to play under Dhoni's captaincy and also about a conversation with the former India skipper.

Royal Challengers Bangalore edge past Kolkata Knight Riders in low-scoring IPL battle

Sri Lanka's Wanindu Hasaranga returned figures of 4-20 to set up a three-wicket victory for Royal Challengers Bangalore in a low-scoring Indian Premier League thriller against Kolkata Knight Riders on Wednesday.

IPL 2022, RCB vs KKR, Match Report: Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga Star As Royal Challengers Bangalore Beat Kolkata Knight Riders By 3 Wickets

Royal Challengers Bangalore batters overcame some nervy moments after leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga spun his way to a four-wicket haul to register a three-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders in a low-scoring IPL match here on Wednesday. Hasaranga lived up to his Rs 10.75 crore price tag as his four-wicket burst helped RCB dismiss KKR for 128. The Sri Lankan was ably supported by the pace trio of Akash Deep (3/45), Harshal Patel (2/11) and Mohammed Siraj (1/25) after RCB won the toss and elected to bowl at DY Patil Stadium here.

With Women's IPL, India Is Going To Be Unbeatable In 10 Years: Alyssa Healy

Star Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alyssa Healy has backed the BCCI's plan of launching a Women's IPL next year and said India can become unbeatable in 10 years owing to the franchise-based T20 league. Last week, the BCCI announced that it is planning to start the Women's IPL by 2023, though the decision will need approval at its Annual General Meeting. The BCCI has proposed a six-team WIPL next year. "The announcement is pretty great. It's exactly where we thought the women's game needed to go. That was like the next step," Healy was quoted as saying by ESPNcricinfo.

Watch: Rajasthan Royals Share Kumar Sangakkara's Moving Tribute To Shane Warne

IPL franchise Rajasthan Royals on Wednesday shared a video of its Director of Cricket, Kumar Sangakkara's moving tribute to former captain and cricket legend Shane Warne, who died aged 52 earlier this month. Warne was remembered in a state memorial service in Melbourne on Wednesday, with music superstars Elton John and Chris Martin performing by video link.

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"As Cool As MS Dhoni Can Get In The Last 5 Overs": Faf du Plessis Heaps Praise On Dinesh Karthik

Watch: KKR's Sheldon Jackson Takes A One-Handed Blinder To Dismiss RCB's Sherfane Rutherford In IPL 2022

IPL 2022 Updated Points Table Update, Latest Orange Cap And Purple Cap Lists After RCB vs KKR Match 6

"Sure You Don't Want To Captain One More Season": Devon Conway Reveals "Nice Little Conversation" With MS Dhoni

Royal Challengers Bangalore edge past Kolkata Knight Riders in low-scoring IPL battle

IPL 2022, RCB vs KKR, Match Report: Shahbaz Ahmed, Wanindu Hasaranga Star As Royal Challengers Bangalore Beat Kolkata Knight Riders By 3 Wickets

With Women's IPL, India Is Going To Be Unbeatable In 10 Years: Alyssa Healy

Watch: Rajasthan Royals Share Kumar Sangakkara's Moving Tribute To Shane Warne