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"Bowlers Made The Difference": Sanjay Manjrekar Snubs Virat Kohli Again, Triggers RCB Fans

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) climb to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 points table with a win over Delhi Capitals, Virat Kohli draws plenty of praise for his instrumental show. Kohli is the top-scoring batter in the league this season, with 443 runs to his name in 10 matches. However, former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar feels it's the franchise's bowling unit that has played a more important role in the team's rise to the top standings.

'Haven't Punched Above Weight': RCB Official Wants Star Duo To Do More

A big part of Royal Challengers Bengaluru's success this season has been the performance of under-rated spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma but their director of cricket Mo Bobat doesn't think the two are punching above their weight. Both Krunal and Suyash have managed to stem the flow of runs in the middle overs, complimenting a strong batting unit. While Krunal has bagged 13 wickets, Suyash has kept his economy rate under eight runs per over in the nine games he has been a part of.

Delhi Capitals Eye Improved Middle-Overs Batting Show Against Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders

Delhi Capitals would aim for an improved batting effort in the middle overs when they face a struggling Kolkata Knight Riders in their Indian Premier League match in Delhi on Tuesday. DC have suffered two defeats in their last four matches, including a loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru on Sunday, and will look to avoid any hiccups at the business end of the tournament. Abhishek Porel has batted with plenty of aggressive intent at the top of the order but veteran Faf fu Plessis will quickly need to get used the slow nature of surface at Kotla after struggling in his comeback game.

Jasprit Bumrah's Wife Sanjana Tears Into Trolls For Judging, Mocking Son Angad

Supporting India and Mumbai Indians cricketer Jasprit Bumrah, his wife Sanjana Ganesan, and son Angad were present at the Wankhede Stadium as Hardik Pandya's side beat Lucknow Super Giants on Sunday. Bumrah made the occasion a memorable one, picking up 4 wickets, emerging as a game-changer for his side, prompting loud cheers from the stands. The shutterbugs also got a glimpse of Angad in the stands as Bumrah ripped into the LSG lower order. However, seeing Angad become a hot topic of social media discussion after his 3-second appearance, Bumrah's wife, Sanjana, lost her cool.

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Priceless Reaction As Ravi Bishnoi Slams Jasprit Bumrah For A Six

Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah was on fire on Sunday with the ball in hand. The right-arm pacer returned figures of 4 for 22 in his quota of four overs as MI registered an easy 54-run win over Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens. In the 16th over of LSG's chase, Bumrah boasted his high class as he picked three wickets in it while giving away only two runs. Bumrah continue in the attack and also bowled the 18th over in same rhythm. He bowled four dot balls and conceded just one single in his first five balls before being slammed by LSG spinner Ravi Bishnoi for a six.

"Today Was His Day": Virat Kohli's Blockbuster Praise For Krunal Pandya

Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered an emphatic six-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals to climb at the top of the IPL 2025 points table on Sunday. Playing at the Arun Jaitely Stadium in the national capital, RCB opted to bowl and restricted DC to 162/8 in 20 overs. Later, the visitors chased down the target in just 18.3 overs and reached 14 points after 10 matches. The biggest hero of RCB's win was all-rounder Krunal Pandya who not only scalped a wicket but also played an unbeaten knock of 73* off 47 balls.

"Perfect Match Is Yet To Come": Kevin Pietersen Hopeful Of DC's Comeback Despite RCB Loss

Team mentor Kevin Pietersen believes that the Delhi Capitals are yet to find their "perfect match" and underscored the important part that toss played in their six-wicket defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. With eyes at the top, Delhi savoured the bitter taste of defeat for the second time in their third fixture and slipped to the fourth spot. After losing the toss, Delhi had the challenge of putting up a mounting target for visitors in their home den.

After Emphatic Win Over LSG, MI Batter Naman Dhir Says, "Winning The Moments..."

Mumbai Indians (MI) batter Naman Dhir acknowledged the slower pitch in the Wankhede Stadium but praised the top order batters for their strong start against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) on Sunday. He recognised the team's recent success, attributing it to their ability to win crucial moments in the game, which ultimately led to a match win. He expressed confidence in their ability to continue their winning streak and move up the rankings.

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"Bowlers Made The Difference": Sanjay Manjrekar Snubs Virat Kohli Again, Triggers RCB Fans

'Haven't Punched Above Weight': RCB Official Wants Star Duo To Do More

Delhi Capitals Eye Improved Middle-Overs Batting Show Against Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders

Jasprit Bumrah's Wife Sanjana Tears Into Trolls For Judging, Mocking Son Angad

Watch: Rishabh Pant's Priceless Reaction As Ravi Bishnoi Slams Jasprit Bumrah For A Six

"Today Was His Day": Virat Kohli's Blockbuster Praise For Krunal Pandya

"Perfect Match Is Yet To Come": Kevin Pietersen Hopeful Of DC's Comeback Despite RCB Loss

After Emphatic Win Over LSG, MI Batter Naman Dhir Says, "Winning The Moments..."