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PBKS hope to reap home advantage despite Kohli in rival camp

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Chandigarh: Like any other team in the Indian Premier League, Punjab Kings should be happy to be playing Qualifier 1 at home in Mullanpur. Local conditions do matter, and though PBKS have two wins and losses each in Mullanpur, the team management will be happy playing here. Punjab Kings, who will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1 on Thursday, have reached the IPL playoffs after 11 years. (PTI) Unless of course the Virat Kohli factor comes into play and the Punjab fans come dressed in RCB shirts and cheer for Kohli. PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh is conscious of that possibility as he appealed to the Punjab fans to support the home team on Thursday. The PBKS-RCB game in Mullanpur last month saw spectators vocally supporting RCB and Virat. Some even jeered a few PBKS players and their families. PBKS have reached the playoffs after 11 years. They will be playing in Mullanpur after 38 days and would want a pitch with extra bounce which their tall fast bowlers can exploit. They have had a great momentum throughout the tournament with the Shreyas Iyer-Ricky Ponting partnership lifting a franchise that had struggled in the last decade. Ponting though says the job is only half done. Speaking to the broadcaster after Monday’s win over Mumbai Indians in the last league game, Ponting said, “We have not achieved anything yet” with the “big games” still to come. “A lot of hard work goes into being able to achieve something like this as a team. It is pretty obvious that this is a really talented team that are all on the same page. It’s a great achievement till now, but really, if you look back, we’ve not achieved anything yet. That’s the one thing I have been saying to the players since the moment we qualified.” Ponting and Shreyas renewed their partnership in PBKS this season having worked together in Delhi Capitals and it has clicked. “The vision for me was always to finish in the top two, and we have got there now. It is a really happy group and we have enjoyed our time in each other’s company for the last ten weeks, but we have got another week to go,” said Ponting with an eye on winning a maiden IPL trophy. This could be the best chance for PBKS considering their performances with domestic cricketers making a mark. Openers Prabhsimran Singh and rookie Priyansh Arya have laid the platform for Iyer and Josh Inglis to build on. Shashank Singh continues to improve as a finisher, while Marcus Stoinis and Nehal Wadhera too have provided batting depth. The bowling has been dealt a blow with the departure of South Africa fast bowler Marco Jansen – he took 16 wickets, complementing Arshdeep (18). Jansen has left for national duty with the Proteas playing Australia in the World Test Championship final from June 11. Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who missed the last two games due to a finger injury, is expected to return and team up with the accurate Harpreet Brar. It was Chahal’s four-wicket haul which helped PBKS beat KKR in a low-scoring game in Mullanpur. However, Iyer’s captaincy has provided stability in the team, the India batter delivering after being bought for a whopping ₹26.75 crore. “If you speak to the players individually, Shreyas has spent a lot of time with them. He has pumped them up, given them a pat on the back when they needed it, and given them a kick in the pants when they’ve needed it as well. That is a sign of a good and strong leader,” Ponting said. PBKS has had 16 captains before Iyer took over, and they will hope the man who led KKR to last year’s title will repeat it with them. A defeat won’t be the end of the road. The losers will play in Qualifier 2, against the winner of the Eliminator. RCB come off an impressive final league win on Tuesday against Lucknow Super Giants with Jitesh Sharma finding his touch like the other batters after his brilliant, unbeaten 85 off 33 balls.

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso1 day ago1 day ago011 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 29,Thursday 𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium, Chandigarh, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League, 2025 The last time these two sides met in IPL 2025, Royal Challengers Bengaluru registered an emphatic 7-wicket win against Punjab Kings. Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. PBKS vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis It’s playoff time in IPL 2025, and the first big clash is set—Punjab Kings (PKBS) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 this Thursday at Mullanpur. Both teams finished at the top of the table in the group stage, and the winner here will head straight to the final on June 3. The losing side won’t be out just yet—they’ll go on to play the Eliminator winner in Qualifier 2 at Ahmedabad, with a second chance to reach the final. The final stretch of IPL 2025 is shaping up to be intense. TEAMS PREVIEW Punjab Kings Preview Punjab Kings have been steady all season, grinding out nine wins from 14 matches to finish on top of the standoings. This is their best run since 2014, the last time they reached the finals. Fans will be hoping they can finally take it all the way this time. Punjab have got the pieces to make that happen, and they’ve used them well throughout the tournament. Their batting unit runs deep, and different players have stepped up when needed. Prabhsimran Singh (499 runs in 14 innings) and Priyansh Arya (424 runs in 14 innings) have been a reliable opening pair, setting the tone early. Punjab will be counting on at least one of them to get going again. Shreyas Iyer has held the middle together with poise, scoring 514 runs from 14 matches at a strike rate of 172. He’s been steady when things get tense and will be central to their plans again. Nehal Wadhera hasn’t put up huge scores, but his quickfire knocks at a strike rate around 153 have made a difference in tight spots. Marcus Stoinis and Josh Inglis have been handy contributors too. Stoinis has been used at the back end to finish things off, while Inglis has slotted in at number three or four, playing with urgency. His 73 off 42 against Mumbai was a standout and showed his ability to turn the momentum of a game quickly. Shashank Singh has also stood up late in matches, keeping calm under pressure and closing out a few tough games. One major setback is the absence of Marco Jansen, who won’t be around for the playoffs due to national commitments. That puts the spotlight on Kyle Jamieson. He’s had issues with conceding too many runs, but now he’ll have to step up and take more control. Yuzvendra Chahal could be back after missing the last two games with a minor injury. His return would bring experience and the ability to break partnerships when it matters most. If Chahal gets into rhythm alongside Arshdeep and Harpreet Brar, Punjab will have a real chance to punch through in Qualifier 1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview RCB have looked terrific all season and wrapped up their group stage with a statement win—chasing down 228 against Lucknow Super Giants, the third-biggest chase ever pulled off in the IPL. That win helped them secure a top-two finish, which will now give them two shots to reach the final. Their batting and bowling units have both held up well. Virat Kohli has done the heavy lifting with the bat, scoring 602 runs in 14 innings at an average of 60.20 and a strike rate of 148. He’s notched up eight fifties, including one in the last game, and continues to look dependable. Phil Salt hasn’t stacked up huge scores, but he gets off the blocks fast and usually gives the innings early momentum. Skipper Rajat Patidar, dealing with fitness issues in recent games, has still managed 271 runs in 12 innings at a strike rate of 140.41, contributing in key moments. RCB have also had fresh faces step up, with Mayank Agarawal and Jitesh Sharma turning heads recently. Mayank has chipped in with some quickfire cameos to keep things ticking in the middle-order, while Jitesh came through big time in the last match against LSG, hammering 85* off 33 balls to seal that mammoth chase. Down the order, they’ll be leaning on Romario Shepherd and Tim David for power late in the innings. David, expected to return for the playoffs after a short injury layoff, could be critical in the final stretch. RCB are also bolstered by the return of Josh Hazlewood, who’s been the most dependable name with the ball this season—snagging 18 wickets in 10 games. Add in the experience of Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya, and there’s depth in the attack. The concern will be around Yash Dayal and Suyash Sharma, who’ve been on the receiving end too often and may be vulnerable under pressure. Weather Conditions The surface at Mullanpur is well-suited for T20 cricket. Batters who get their eye in early should be able to put up a good score. Seamers could get some early swing with the new ball, while spinners might find the pitch helpful once the powerplay is done. Chandigarh’s forecast points to a dry, hot day with zero threat of rain. That means we’re in for a complete game. PBKS vs RCB Pitch Report The average score batting first at Mullanpur in the IPL is 170. Punjab Kings hold the top score at this venue so far—219 for 6 against Chennai Super Kings earlier in the season. The surface has generally offered a lot to batters, so another high-scoring match is likely. Both teams will be eyeing 210 as a total that gives them breathing room. Toss: To Bat Three of the four matches played at…

Virat Kohli creates history, breaks massive T20 franchise record | Cricket News

Danijones2 days ago03 mins

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli etched his name in the record books by becoming the first cricketer ever to amass 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise. The landmark was achieved during RCB’s final league stage encounter against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Lucknow on Tuesday.Kohli, RCB’s all-time leading run-scorer, has accumulated these runs by combining his performances in both the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the now-defunct Champions League T20 (CLT20). Ahead of the match, Kohli had registered 8,976 runs across 279 matches and 270 innings, averaging 39.54 with a strike rate of 133.49. His tally included eight centuries and 64 half-centuries, with a top score of 113*.In IPL alone, Kohli is the leading run-scorer in the tournament’s history, with 8,552 runs from 264 matches and 256 innings. He averages 39.59 and has notched up eight hundreds and 62 fifties, also with a best of 113*.During his CLT20 appearances, Kohli scored 424 runs in 15 matches at an average of 38.54 and a strike rate of 150.35, including two fifties. His highest score in the tournament was 84*. ‘We manifested and then we worked hard’: Shashank Singh after Punjab Kings seal top-two finish This season, Kohli has been in sublime form, leading RCB’s scoring charts with 548 runs in 12 innings. He is averaging 60.88 with a strike rate of 145.35, including seven fifties and a highest score of 73*. Currently, he stands sixth in the overall run-scorers list for IPL 2025.If RCB manage a win against LSG, they will seal a top-two finish and set up a Qualifier 1 clash against Punjab Kings (PBKS), ensuring two opportunities to reach the IPL final. Get IPL 2025 match schedules, squads, points table, and live scores for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.

Virat Kohli can’t take his eyes off Zaheer Khan’s phone as former India pacer introduces his new-born: ‘Kispe gaya hai?’

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will have everything to play for when they take the field against Rishabh Pant-led Lucknow Super Giants in the last league stage of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season at the Ekana on Tuesday. A win against LSG will seal a spot in the top two for RCB, giving them a chance to play in Qualifier 1. However, a loss will see them play the Eliminator. LSG mentor Zaheer Khan showed pictures of his newborn son Fatehsinh to RCB batter Virat Kohli(Screengrabs – LSG X) Ahead of the marquee contest against LSG, RCB batter Virat Kohli was seen chatting with Lucknow mentor Zaheer Khan. Virat and Zaheer share a good bond, and the duo was part of the 2011 World Cup-winning squad. During a training session, Zaheer Khan was spotted showing pictures of his newborn son Fatehsinh to Virat Kohli and the wholesome exchange is now going viral on social media. The video shared by the official X handle of LSG opens with Zaheer Khan showing Virat Kohli pictures of his and Sagarika Ghatge’s son Fatehsinh. The former India captain then was seen asking the former India pacer whom the little one resembles. “Yeh dekh. (See this). Mr Fatehsinh,” said Zaheer Khan. To this, Kohli replied, “How’s it going? Kispe gaya hai? (Who does he resemble?” Zaheer Khan said that his son’s features are a combination of himself and his wife, Sagarika. However, it was Kohli’s observation that definitely took the cake. Zaheer Khan was also seen smiling at the end by what Kohli had to say. “His eyes are just like you,” said Virat Kohli. The official handle of LSG shared the video on social media with the caption, “Simply aww.” Kohli and Anushka Sharma visit Hanuman Garhi temple On Sunday, Virat Kohli and her wife-actress, Anushka Sharma, visited the Hanuman Garhi temple in Ayodhya. Several pictures and videos of their visit are currently going viral on social media. The duo bowed their heads as they offered their prayers. The temple priests also gave them garlands and shawls. This visit came just days after the couple’s trip to Vrindavan, where they visited spiritual leader Premanand Govind Sharan Ji Maharaj. Kohli recently announced his Test retirement. During the squad announcement for the England tour, chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar confirmed that the former India batter contacted him in April, expressing his desire to retire from Test cricket. Kohli bid adieu to the longest format, after having played 123 Tests. He finished his career with 9230 runs at an average of 46.85 with 30 centuries and 31 fifties. He also smashed seven double centuries.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso4 days ago4 days ago08 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 27,Tuesday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League, 2025 RCB’s challenge to strike form before the playoffs Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. LSG vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis It is the last league game in the Indian Premier League 2025. Lucknow Super Giants will be up against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, where the two teams will have different goals. The Lucknow Super Giants defeated the Gujarat Titans in their last game and shall look to end the season on a high. RCB lost to the Sunrisers Hyderabad, and the team will look to recover and build momentum ahead of the next round. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have done well this season. The side has won the last four out of five games, and their batsmen are in excellent form. The side will look to leverage its strengths in this game and win. The Lucknow Super Giants haven’t been in good form, and despite their win in the last game, the team has struggled with consistency. It remains to be seen if the Super Giants can surprise the Royal Challengers. TEAMS PREVIEW Lucknow Super Giants Preview Rishab Pant’s team showed what it is capable of in the last game against the Gujarat Titans. In a game where the side executed its plans perfectly, they won by 33 runs. However, the team struck form too late and is out of contention for the playoffs. It is their last game this season, and Pant and his men would like to sign off with a big win. Mitchell Marsh hit a match-winning hundred in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver a good start along with Aiden Markram. Nicholas Pooran is an aggressive player and must build partnerships with Pant and Ayush Badoni in the middle order. The team expects a strong show in the lower middle order from Abdul Samad, Himmat Singh, and Shahbaz Ahmed. The bowling attack has struggled in most games. Akash Deep and Akash Maharaj Singh must get early breakthroughs as the Royal Challengers have a strong batting lineup. William O’Rourke and Avesh Khan will look to keep the scoring in check in the middle overs. The team will expect a strong show in the supporting role from Shahbaz Ahmed and Badoni. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview Rajat Patidar’s team experimented a bit in their last game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and paid the price. The side allowed SRH to put up a big total and then lost the game from a position of strength. They are already in the playoffs, and Patidar would like to use the last game to build momentum and finish Top 2 on the points table to enjoy the extra cushion in the playoffs. Virat Kohli and Philip Salt have been in phenomenal form at the top, and the team expects the pair to deliver an electrifying start. Mayank Agarwal must steer the innings in the middle order and add runs with Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma. The team expects Romario Shepherd, Tim David, and Krunal Pandya to deliver the goods in the lower middle order after failing in the last game. The bowling attack struggled in the last game, and the team expects early wickets from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal to put the team in a strong position. The team expects a good show from Lungi Ngidi and Suyash Sharma in the middle overs. Krunal Pandya and Romario Shepherd must use their experience in the supporting role, as LSG has a strong batting lineup. Weather Conditions We expect warm and dry weather in Lucknow. We expect a flat surface where the ball would come to the bat nicely, allowing batters to play their strokes easily. The ball will turn sharply on this track. The average first innings total is 167 runs, and the team batting first will need 200 on the board. LSG vs RCB Pitch Report Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, is a good ground for batsmen who are selective with stroke-making. The ball stops on the batsmen occasionally, and the spinners have done well at this venue. The straight boundaries are long, so batsmen must time their shots well at this venue. Toss: To Bowl The side chasing the score in this venue won the last four out of five games. We have seen big scores, and the excellent wicket makes it a good surface to chase. The side that wins the toss in this game will look to use the early conditions and opt to bowl first.

“Depicting CSK Were In Jail For Two Years…”: Ex-RCB Star Slams Ugly Fan War

Danijones2 weeks ago04 mins

Ahead of the resumption of the Indian Premier League (IPL), former India batter Robin Uthappa has bashed the ugly fan war between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) supporters. Over the past few seasons, the banter between CSK and RCB fans has become ugly at times, with both sets of supporters firing ugly jibes at each other. Even the matches between the two sides have led to a few heated moments. While CSK have enjoyed historical success, RCB have had the edge over them in the last two seasons, winning three out of four contests. Days before the suspension of the IPL, RCB edged out CSK in a thriller to bolster their chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Prior to the match, RCB fans were seen selling ‘CSK jail’ jerseys, mocking them over the two seasons they were banned from the IPL (2016 and 2017). However, Uthappa, who represented both the franchises during his IPL career, wasn’t impressed with the RCB fans holding up white T-shirts with black strips to mock CSK supporters. “It was pretty intense, Outside the stadium, they were mocking the team, the players of the team when the bus was leaving, that was one thing that I saw, which I thought was in bad taste. The other one that I saw were the fans fighting with each other. I saw women being heckled, which felt unsavory, to be very honest. We saw that even in Chennai last year, again, uncalled for. It’s not on whatsoever,” said Uthappa on his YouTube channel. “It has gotten pretty intense. They are holding up jerseys, white T-shirts marked with black lines, stating the two years that CSK were banned for. They have kind of written MS’ number on it, and Thala under it, depicting that they were in jail for two years, or whatever. It’s getting a little beyond sport which concerns me. Because at the end of the day, this is a sport,” he added. RCB need a win from their remaining three matches to qualify for the playoffs, while CSK are already out of the top four race. Topics mentioned in this article

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso2 weeks ago2 weeks ago09 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 17,Saturday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 19:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders last faced each other in the IPL 2025 season opener, where RCB cruised to a 7-wicket victory. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. RCB vs KKR Match Prediction & Analysis After a short pause, IPL 2025 is back with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) set to take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB have had a strong run this season, sitting in second place with 16 points from 11 matches and all but through to the playoffs. KKR, on the other hand, are sixth with 11 points from 12 games and are in must-win territory. A defeat here would shut the door on their playoff chances. RCB, riding high on form, have the upper hand going into this clash. TEAMS PREVIEW Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview RCB have been clinical this season and now find themselves just one win away from locking in a playoff spot. With most of their overseas players back in the mix after the break, they’ll feel good about their chances as the tournament picks up again. Virat Kohli has been in outstanding touch, scoring 505 runs from 11 innings at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46. He’s the one to watch, especially against KKR—a team he’s scored 1021 runs against in 32 innings at 40.84. Phil Salt, who had to sit out due to illness and opened the door for Jacob Bethell’s debut, is expected to be available for the rest of IPL 2025. That’s a big lift for RCB since Salt is capable of firing early in the innings. Captain Rajat Patidar has stepped up with 239 runs in 10 innings, scoring at a brisk 140.58. Down the order, RCB will look to Tim David and Romario Shepherd to finish with fire. Shepherd’s knock against Chennai Super Kings—an unbeaten 53 off 14—was a reminder of what he can do. Josh Hazlewood missing out is a tough pill to swallow, given how central he’s been with the ball. Still, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya have chipped in with wickets and bring some experience. Kolkata Knight Riders Preview Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champs, have had a bumpy run this season—just five wins against six losses from 12 matches puts them sixth on the table. With two games left and a net run rate of 0.193, they’ll need strong wins and a bit of luck from other fixtures to stay in the playoff picture. The batting order hasn’t really clicked. Ajinkya Rahane stands out with 375 runs in 11 innings, while the rest have been patchy at best. Quinton de Kock was dropped in favor of Rahmanullah Gurbaz, but the swap hasn’t paid off yet. Sunil Narine has had a few quick-fire knocks at the top, though he hasn’t found much consistency. Andre Russell, on the other hand, looks to be back in form—scoring 38 off 21 and following it up with a blazing 57* off 25 in the last two games. Angkrish Raghuvanshi has added real value—286 runs in 10 innings at an average of 35.75 and a strike rate of 145.17. With Venkatesh Iyer injured in the previous match, Manish Pandey stepped in and delivered a calm 36* off 28, likely keeping him in the XI moving forward. Weather Conditions Batters usually enjoy themselves at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, thanks to a pitch that’s typically flat and reliable—just right for clearing the ropes. If there’s something in it for spinners, it tends to show up in the middle overs, as was the case in the last match at this venue. But unless the surface changes drastically, bowlers won’t have much to work with. Rain could be an issue in Bengaluru on Saturday, with a 76% chance of showers and a possible thunderstorm in the afternoon. That means we could be looking at a delayed start or a game that keeps getting interrupted. At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, teams batting first typically average 168 runs. But this venue often delivers big scores – Sunrisers Hyderabad smashed 287 against RCB here in IPL 2024, setting a new tournament record. For this match, the side batting first will likely aim for 200-210 to feel comfortable. Toss: To Bat The last two matches played at the Chinnaswamy was won by the team batting first. This might prompt both captains to bat first in this game.

Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso3 weeks ago3 weeks ago09 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 09,Friday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 20:30 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League, 2025 RCB aim for 5th straight win Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. LSG vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis Lucknow Super Giants will take on the in-form RCB at home. LSG are struggling to find consistency in the batting department. As such, it will be too challenging for the hosts to stop the RCB juggernaut. Virat Kohli is in sublime form and has scored 4 consecutive fifties for his side. The depth in the batting lineup is a huge plus for RCB. The likes of Bhuvneshwar and Lungi Ngidi will pose a threat to the hosts’ out-of-form batting order. LSG are troubled by Rishabh Pant’s poor run of form this season. The southpaw batter is known for his ability to change the game. He’s hardly managed to make an impact this year. Along with Kohli, RCB also have the likes of Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, and Tim David in the lower order. They’re a solid batting unit with many match-winning players throughout the lineup. TEAMS PREVIEW Lucknow Super Giants Preview Lucknow Super Giants were off to a not-so-good start with two losses from their 3 matches. They bounced back from there and won 4 of their next 5 games and looked very promising. However, since the, LSG have lost 3 matches on the trot and are fighting to stay alive in the race to playoffs. They desperately need a win here against the mighty Royal Challengers Bengaluru. In their last home game, LSG finished with 159 runs batting first against Delhi Capitals and lost the match by 8 wickets. In the next two games, the bowlers conceded 200+ while bowling first, and the Giants continued their losing run. Avesh Khan and Mayank Yadav conceded runs at an economy of 15 and 14.20 respectively in their last outing while being wicketless. Digvesh Rathi has managed to find a wicket or two in almost every game but his economies aren’t any better. There is no match-winner in the bowling attack who could put LSG on top of the game with a brilliant spell. The batting lineup is star-studded. With Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh at the top, LSG look quite strong. Nicholas Pooran and Rishabh Pant aren’t usually expected at 3 and 4 but are a great choice in a big run-chase. Then there is the ‘killer’ Miller lower down the order along the the young Ayush Badoni who made a mark for himself last season. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview RCB are in great shape with 4 wins on the trot. Their star player has been in sublime form with 4 consecutive fifties and doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. A win here would put the Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the top of the points table. Rajat Patidar has tasted great success as captain of the side but seems to have lost his rhythm with the bat lately. He scored 11, 6, and 1 in his last 3 innings. Devdutt Padikkal is also struggling in the middle-order. Openers Kohli and Bethell scored a fifty each in RCB’s last outing while Romario Shepherd scored an unbeaten 53 off 14 balls at number 7 to propel the team to a 200+ runs total. Patidar will be concerned about his middle-order performance coming into this match. RCB needs their skipper to step up and deliver some impactful knock along with Padikkal. Kohli will need a partner in Padikkal to build a partnership in the middle overs while Paitdar can come in and play his big shots to accelerate the run rate. Tim David is the designated finisher for RCB and with Romario Shepherd also in the picture, RCB’s batting lineup is just too deep. In the bowling department, it will be up to Bhuvneshwar Kumar to deliver early breakthroughs. Lungi Ngidi replaced Hazlewood in the last game and delivered 3 wickets. He will be one to watch out for. Krunal Pandya is a reliable spinner for RCB. He can deliver economical spells while picking up a wicket or two. Weather Conditions It will be partly cloudy in Lucknow on the match day with a high of 39 degrees Celsius. There is no prediction for rain or thunderstorms and we can expect an uninterrupted match between the two teams. LSG vs RCB Pitch Report It is a great wicket for T20 cricket. Unlike other venues, it isn’t a one-sided affair at the Ekana Stadium and we get to see an even contest between bat and ball. The average 1st innings score in the last 5 matches here is 175 runs. It is not a winning total, however. The only score that was successfully defended on this ground is 203 runs. Toss: To Bowl Teams bowling first have won 4 of the 5 matches at this venue in IPL 2025 so far. Batters have chased down some competitive totals on this ground. LSG aren’t in good touch to set a competitive total against the in-form RCB. We reckon bowling first and chasing a target of less than 200 will be a great choice.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso4 weeks ago4 weeks ago08 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : May 03, Saturday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 07:50 PM IST𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League 2025 Can CSK settle scores with RCB? Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. RCB vs CSK Match Prediction & Analysis RCB are on a roll this season. They’ve been exceptional under the new captain, and their star batsman, Virat Kohli, has also found his mojo this year. With Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Krunal Pandya in the bowling attack, RCB have done away with all their bowling woes from previous seasons. CSK, on the other hand, are having a season to forget. MS Dhoni hasn’t flourished and delivered as expected of him in the finisher’s role. The franchise didn’t make the right decisions in the auction either. The squad strength isn’t that great, and even with MSD at the helm of affairs, the 5-time champions continue to struggle this year. There have been very poor batting performances from the men in yellow. RCB’s bowling attack would be too strong for the CSK batters, and we reckon Rajat Patidar and co. will get to their second home win of the season in this match. TEAMS PREVIEW Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview It has taken RCB some time to get their combinations right. Even with a star-studded side in the past, they would fail to deliver consistently. When they made it to the playoffs, they would collapse in the knockout games. The major issue with this team was the lack of reliable Indian players in the side and over-reliance on overseas stars. Rajat Patidar has led RCB from the front and has found new match-winners. RCB are no longer dependent on Kohli. Devdutt Padikkal, back in RCB colors, has been in fine touch, and we expect him to deliver big at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Rajat Patidar comes in at number 4 and never lets the momentum fade away. His ability to strike the ball from the get-go makes him a special player. The batting lineup goes deep with Krunal Pandya, Tim David, and Jitesh Sharma in the lower middle order. Jitesh Sharma is another great find and has the confidence to be a finisher. He’s a reliable batter and will be one to watch out for in this match. RCB will be delighted with their bowling strength this year. Chennai Super Kings Preview The Chennai Super Kings are having one of their worst IPL seasons ever. It is not just the number of matches they’ve lost, but the way they’ve played so far. They have lacked the winning spirit and looked stuck in the old ways of playing T20 cricket. There are structural issues as far as the squad strength is concerned. And then there is the way CSK players go about their business on the field. The bowling attack isn’t impressive at all. Mathisha Patheerana, who was a match-winner for CSK in previous seasons, has been out of form for quite some time. And that has hurt CSK a lot this year. Khaleel Ahmed, who’s played 67 IPL matches, hasn’t really made a big impact this season. He’s had a few good outings, but overall, he’s not threatened the opposition as much. Spinners R Ashwin and R Jadeja are the senior pros in this side. Noor Ahmed was impressive in the early games, but the spin-bowling attack also faltered as the season progressed. At the moment, there aren’t many reliable or in-form bowlers in the side. Khaleel Ahmed will be a key player, and we expect him to deliver breakthroughs in this game. The batting lineup is deep and features some quality batters. But the approach hasn’t been right and that’s what’s keeping CSK from delivering impactful performances. Weather Conditions Light rain is expected in Bengaluru with a high of 24 degrees Celsius around the match time. We can expect a few overs to be reduced if the game continues after rain stops. However, it looks unlikely that we would have a toss given the weather forecast. RCB vs CSK Pitch Report The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batting paradise. It will be quite tricky for the bowlers to contain the flow of runs. Expect pacers to deliver slower deliveries from the back of the wrist to pick wickets on this pitch. The average 1st innings score in the last 4 matches here is 158 runs. However, a match-winning total would be something over 200 runs at this venue. Toss: To Bowl Teams bowling first have won 3 of the 4 IPL matches at this venue so far. The ground is a delight for teams batting second, and we’ve witnessed many high-scoring thrillers where teams have chased down big totals over the years.

Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction

Vann Hiso1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇 : Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄 : April 27, Sunday𝐓𝐈𝐌𝐄 : 07:30 PM IST 𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐔𝐄 : Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India 𝐓𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 : Indian Premier League, 2025 Delhi Capitals’ aim to better record against the RCB Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website. DC vs RCB Match Prediction & Analysis We are in that stage of the Indian Premier League 2025, where some of the teams have taken a clear lead. In this context, we expect a cracker of a contest where the Delhi Capitals will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 46th game to prove their dominance. The Royal Challengers defeated the Rajasthan Royals in the last game and look confident. Delhi Capitals have also done well and won against the Lucknow Super Giants in their last game. Both teams will aim for the top spot on the points table with a win. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have shown consistency in recent matches. They have won three out of the last four games. They have enjoyed a good record against the Delhi Capitals, and the team will look to bank on its batting strength. The Delhi Capitals won’t hand the game on a platter to the RCB, but they have done well themselves. We expect a close encounter as the teams fight hard to make it to the top of the points table. TEAMS PREVIEW Delhi Capitals Preview Axar Patel will be proud of his team’s performance this season. They defeated the Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets in the last game to move to the second spot on the points table. They have their batsmen in good form, and the bowlers have also done well. They defeated the Royal Challengers Bengaluru earlier in the season, and the team will look to draw inspiration from that win and do the same. Abishek Porel batted well in the last game, and he looks forward to delivering a good start in this game with Karun Nair. KL Rahul and Axar Patel set up a match-winning partnership in the last game and are looking to build partnerships with Tristan Stubbs. Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, and Mitchell Starc can hit the ball hard and add firepower to this batting lineup. Mitchell Starc and Axar Patel bowled brilliantly in the last game, and they will have to do well as the Royal Challengers are in good form. Mukesh Kumar will be confident after his 4-wicket spell in the last game and shall look to do well in the middle overs with Dushmantha Chameera. The team will expect a good show in the supporting role from Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam. oyal Challengers Bengaluru Preview Rajat Patidar’s team has been the talk of the world this season. They have shed their tag of being slow starters and have done well since the season’s start. The side defeated the Rajasthan Royals in the last game by 11 runs. They have enjoyed a good record against the Delhi Capitals, and Patidar would like his team to build on the momentum and take a step towards the playoffs. Virat Kohli is among the best batsmen this season and played a match-winning knock against RR. He’ll look to deliver a strong start with Phillip Salt. Devdutt Padikkal is batting well, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Tim David and Rajat Patidar. Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, and Krunal Panya are powerful hitters and complete a strong batting unit. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal leaked runs in the last game, and the team needs a better show from them with the new ball. Josh Hazlewood picked 4 wickets in the last game and tilted the odds. He will look to do the same with Shepherd in the middle overs. Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma add variety to this attack, making it strong. Weather Conditions There will be clear skies over Delhi. We expect the conditions to be hot. The track would be a good one to bat on, where batsmen can play their strokes easily. The average first innings score is 169 runs, and the side batting first would like more than 190 runs on the board to feel confident. DC vs RCB Pitch Report Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is one of the best venues for T20 cricket in India, and we have seen high-scoring games here in the past. Fast bowlers must bring out their variations to do well here, and the spinners enjoy good support from the wicket. Batsmen can play here without fear as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. Toss: To Bowl The side chasing the score in this venue won most games in the last two seasons. We have seen big scores, and the excellent wicket makes it a good surface to chase. The side that wins the toss in this game would opt to bowl first and try and dismiss the opponent for a small total.