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IPL 2024, RCB Vs LSG Live Score: Faf du Plessis led Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on the Lucknow Super Giants in match number 15 of IPL 2024. Playing in their home ground, RCB would be aiming to fire up on all fronts and claim their 2nd win of this year's IPL.

IPL 2025 campaign in style, sharing the top spot with Punjab Kings (PBKS), while Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves under pressure after a rocky start. CSK has suffered back-to-back losses — including their heaviest-ever defeat at Chepauk against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and a narrow miss against Rajasthan Royals (RR). With the team returning home this Saturday, they'll be hoping to turn things around at their fortress. However, concerns linger over captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s fitness after he sustained an injury in the previous game. Should he be unavailable, veteran MS Dhoni is expected to take over the captaincy reins once again. Frustration has also been building within the CSK camp regarding pitch conditions. Following the RCB loss, head coach Stephen Fleming was seen inspecting the surface with the curator. He later voiced concerns about the Chepauk pitches, which have failed to offer the spin support CSK had banked on while assembling their squad. ALSO READ: MS Dhoni to return as CSK captain against Delhi Capitals? Shane Watson drops a big hint

Shane Watson, former Australian all-rounder and ex-CSK star, has dropped a major hint about MS Dhoni possibly returning as captain of the Chennai Super Kings against Delhi Capitals for today’s match. When asked if Dhoni would step in as captain if Ruturaj Gaikwad is unavailable for CSK’s against DC, Watson said, «If Ruturaj doesn’t play, you’d expect MSD to step in. He’s already leading on the field, guiding Ruturaj whenever he can. So, if needed, it would be a very seamless transition for him to take over as captain.” Gaikwad was hit on his unprotected elbow during the previous clash of the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league against Rajasthan Royals at Guhawati. This incident took place when the 28-year-old player stepped out on the bowling of right-arm seamer Tushar Deshpande in the second over while chasing a target of 183 runs. Speaking at a pre-match press conference, CSK batting coach Michael Hussey said that Gaikwad's elbow is sore right now, but he is getting better day by day. »Yeah, we're hoping he [Gaikwad] is going to try and have a bat today for training. And, yeah, it [elbow] is still a little bit sore, but it's improving every day. So, we're very hopeful that he'll be fine for tomorrow," Michael Hussey said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

Rajasthan Royals leg-break spinner Wanindu Hasaranga entered an exclusive club after bagging a four-wicket haul against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. Hasaranga singlehandedly broke the backbone of Chennai's attempt to chase down 183 on Guwahati's surface. He tore CSK's batting order apart by cleaning up Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Shivam Dube and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. He ended his full bowling quota of four overs with searing figures of 4/35 and became just the third spinner to register a four-wicket haul against Chennai in the cash-rich league. Former ball tweaker Harbhajan Singh was the first to script the feat to his name after dazzling for Mumbai Indians and claiming 5/18 against the five-time champions in 2011.

Rajasthan Royals leg-break spinner Wanindu Hasaranga's love for South Indian movies was the underlying factor behind his 'Pushpa' style celebration against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The Sri Lankan ball tweaker's four-wicket haul inspired the Royals to their first win in the 18th edition of the cash-rich league on an action-packed Sunday. Out of his four scalps, Hasaranga punched the return ticket of the Super Kings batters, a ball after conceding a maximum on three occasions. Hasaranga added a filmy touch to celebrate his moment of success. He pulled off the trademark move of Allu Arjun's blockbuster 'Pushpa' to add entertainment and spice to the gripping affair. «I love to watch Telugu, Malayalam, and Tamil films, and I got that from the Pushpa film,» Hasaranga said after the match.

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During the clash at CSK's hometown, Rohit Sharma matched the record for the most ducks in IPL history after being dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed during the IPL 2025 clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the battle of champions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in the ongoing Indian Premier League on Sunday.

The Titans begin their season on March 25 against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. With a strong squad and meticulous planning, the franchise is focused on delivering both on-field success and an unmatched fan experience throughout the season. Gujarat Titans entered the IPL as one of two new teams ahead of the 2022 season. Before the auction, they secured Hardik Pandya, Rashid Khan, and Shubman Gill, with Pandya appointed as captain. Ashish Nehra took charge as head coach, while Gary Kirsten joined as mentor and batting coach, and Vikram Solanki became the director of cricket. The Titans made an immediate impact, clinching the title in their debut season. They reinforced their credentials in 2023 by reaching the final, only to lose to Chennai Super Kings in a dramatic last-ball finish. Despite a somewhat uncertain auction, where their key signings included Hardik Pandya (who captained the side), David Miller, Rashid Khan, and Mohammad Shami, Gujarat Titans defied expectations. Under Hardik’s leadership, the relatively inexperienced squad transformed into a formidable unit, emerging as a dominant force in their first two seasons.

Punjab Kings, one of the founding franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL), continue their quest for a maiden title since their debut in 2008. Punjab have consistently struggled to find success in the league, only reaching the final once (in 2014) in their 17 attempts so far. Last season was yet another disappointment as they finished ninth, just ahead of Mumbai Indians. However, the franchise has made significant changes in a bid to finally claim the coveted trophy. ALSO READ:Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025: Team, key players, and season outlook

Stephen Curry became the first player in NBA history to hit 4,000 career three-pointers, leading the Golden State Warriors to a commanding 130-104 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Thursday night. The win marks Golden State’s sixth consecutive victory and 11th in their last 12 games. Fans erupted in cheers when Curry hit the milestone shot in the third quarter, with a tribute video playing on the big screen during a timeout.

Chennai Super Kings acquired fast bowler Anshul Kamboj for Rs 3.4 crore during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 auction on Monday. Kamboj’s initial base price was Rs 20 lakh. Delhi Capitals started the bidding war, later joined by Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, pushing the price past Rs 3 crore. Chennai Super Kings ultimately won the bid. Kamboj played his first IPL season last year with Mumbai Indians. He was released before the auction. The Haryana bowler performed well domestically, starting with eight wickets in the Duleep Trophy, earning him Player of the Series. He then took 10 wickets in a single Ranji Trophy innings for Haryana against Kerala this month.

A total of 84 players were up for grabs on day 1, of which 72 were sold to respective franchises, with Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer and Venkatesh Iyer becoming the three most expensive buys of the season. Teams like Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Delhi Capitals are set to participate in the high-stakes bidding frenzy, once again. Several marquee players like Faf du Plessis, Rovman Powell, Kane Williamson and Bhuvneshwar Kumar are featured in the list of cricketers who may go under the hammer.

Dinesh Karthik was on Monday appointed the league ambassador of the SA20 League. Karthik, who is the first Indian player to be associated with the South African tournament, retired from all forms of cricket earlier this year. «The league has been electric in the first two seasons with some of the world's best players on show and exciting young talent putting up their hands on the global stage,» Karthik was quoted as saying in a media release. «Karthik will be working very closely with fellow SA20 ambassador AB de Villiers and the management team to help strengthen the league's global fan base and reinforce brand awareness across key strategic markets in India and the United Kingdom,» the release added.

Taiwanese singer Nine Chen, also known as Chen Lingjiu, has been implicated in a major fraud case linked to Hong Kong’s JPEX cryptocurrency exchange. The Bureau of Investigation accused Chen on June 26 of accepting 320,000 Tether coins (approximately NT$10 million) from a Hong Kong businessman to act as a spokesperson for JPEX in Taiwan.

DafaNews, West Indies veteran cricketer Chris Gayle said that international cricket should not overlap with the Indian Premier League (IPL).Gayle has been a legendary player in the IPL and first started out on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) team in 2009. He moved to the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in 2011 and proved instrumental for the team's performance, eventually finishing his IPL journey with Punjab Kings in 2021.

IPL season victory, KKR set a record for the fewest losses suffered by a team in a single tournament.With an 8-wicket victory over SRH in the tournament final, KKR, led by Shreyas Iyer, claimed their third championship.The Knight Riders only gave up three losses in the IPL 2024, and that's a record in itself. No other team in IPL history conceded only three games while becoming the champion.

record in the league stages of the tournament with 17 points to their name and a net run rate of +0.273. However, RCB have the momentum going in their favour after winning 6 games back to back, and securing an epic victory against the Chennai Super Kings in their last match.

Harbhajan Singh believes Rajat Patidar changed the game for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru with his quick-fire knock against Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. RCB ended CSK's title defence by becoming the first team to qualify for the playoffs after having just one win in their first seven games of the season. In a rain-affected match, the duo of Virat Kohli and skipper Faf du Plessis forged a 78-run stand. Their partnership provided the base for RCB to put on a total which would help them reach the final four.

ALSO READ: IPL 2024: Sanju Samson sends clear message to teammates as Rajasthan Royals hit rough patch at the wrong time After Sunrisers Hyderabad have become the third team to qualify, Rishabh Pant-led Delhi Capitals have been eliminated from the playoffs race. DC have 14 points in 14 matches with a net run rate of -0.377.

Venue : Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad Gujarat Titans squad - Abhinav Manohar, David Miller, Kane Williamson, Sai Sudharsan, Shubman Gill, Azmatullah Omarzai, Rahul Tewatia, Shahrukh Khan, Vijay Shankar, BR Sharath, Matthew Wade, Wriddhiman Saha, Darshan Nalkande, Jayant Yadav, Joshua Little, Kartik Tyagi, Manav Suthar, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Rashid Khan, Sai Kishore, Sandeep Warrier, Spencer Johnson, Sushant Mishra, Umesh Yadav Chennai Super Kings squad - Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sameer Rizvi, Shaik Rasheed, Ajay Mandal, Daryl Mitchell, Mitchell Santner, Moeen Ali, Nishant Sindhu, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Shivam Dube, Aravelly Avanish, MS Dhoni, Deepak Chahar, Maheesh Theekshana, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Solanki, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Richard Gleeson, Simarjeet Singh, Tushar Deshpande Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Live Score: Gujarat Titans Shubman Gill 11 (4) Sai Sudharsan 3 (2) Chennai Super Kings Mitchell Santner 0/14 (1) Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Live Score: SIX! Making his intentions clear is Shubman Gill! Tossed up around off and Gill shimmies down the track clubbing it straight over the bowler's head towards long on fence for a maximum. Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings Live Score: FOUR! Gets it through the gap and it's the skipper who gets off the mark with a boundary off the first ball.

DC owner Parth Jindal shakes hands with Sanju Samson after animated response on RR captain's dismissal; netizens react Delhi Capitals have won 6 of their 12 matches this season and currently have 12 points with a net run rate of -0.316. Prior to the introduction of Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Kings in 2022, teams would ideally need 14 points to secure a play-off spot and in many seasons, even teams with 12 points would qualify for the next round.