N. Sudarshan

3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | N. Sudarshan

It is not often that Rashid Khan is the bowler with the worst figures and yet his team wins at a canter. But Wednesday was one such occasion when Gujarat Titans, despite Rashid conceding 54 runs from four overs, thrashed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by eight wickets. Chief among the reasons — apart from Player of the Match Mohammed Siraj’s blistering opening spell — was left-arm spinner R. Sai Kishore’s performance (4-0-22-2).

3 weeks ago | sportstar.thehindu.com | N. Sudarshan |Sunil Gavaskar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Indian Premier League homecoming went awry as Gujarat Titans registered a thumping eight-wicket victory with more than two overs to spare at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Wednesday. A fiery fast-bowling performance from RCB old-timer Mohammed Siraj (three for 19) and an effervescent batting effort from Jos Buttler (73 n.o., 39b, 5x4, 6x6) brought Titans their second victory from three matches, even as it handed RCB its first defeat in three.

3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | N. Sudarshan

On paper in the lead-up to IPL-18, and on the field during the opening two matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has given the impression of a champion outfit. On display was its considerable batting might, power-hitting ability and shrewd bowling skills as it recorded two fantastic victories over defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders and bogey side Chennai Super Kings.

3 weeks ago | thehindu.com | N. Sudarshan

These are still early days in the IPL but Rajat Patidar has taken to captaincy like duck to water. Mo Bobat, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s director of cricket, is no doubt mighty impressed. “The main thing you want to see is if they continue to let their personality come through and I think he has done that very well,” Bobat said ahead of Wednesday’s game against Gujarat Titans. “He has been very calm, inwardly and outwardly, and rarely takes a backward step.

3 weeks ago | sportstar.thehindu.com | N. Sudarshan |Sunil Gavaskar

On paper, in the lead-up to the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 and on the field during the opening two matches, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has given the impression of a champion outfit. On display was its considerable batting might, power-hitting ability and shrewd bowling skills as it recorded two fantastic victories over defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders and bogey side Chennai Super Kings.