New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru veteran Virat Kohli praised the team’s clinical and aggressive approach following their win over Lucknow Super Giants, and also highlighted areas for improvement, noting that he doesn’t ‘like seeing collapses.’ Addressing the side in the dressing room after the victory on Wednesday, Kohli underlined how RCB made a conscious effort to stay ahead of the game despite an early setback, referring to the dismissal of opener Phil Salt.“Gu…
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Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) pacer Josh Hazlewood credited the slow wicket and simple bowling approach for his side’s dominant display against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG). Hazlewood, who grabbed the player of the match award after a brilliant bowling performance, said the nature of the pitch allowed RCB bowlers to stick to basics rather than overcomplicate their plans.“Yeah, I think we kept it pretty simple. I think the wicket did enough, so we didn’t need to t…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Josh Hazlewood credited precise execution and clear communication within the bowling unit for their dominant performance against Lucknow Super Giants in IPL 2026, highlighting how the team adapted to unfamiliar home conditions. After RCB bundled out LSG for 146 on a slightly tricky surface at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Hazlewood pointed out that the nature of the pitch played a crucial role and made the eventual chase even more impres…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Australia captain Aaron Finch believes Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s success this IPL season is rooted in their commitment to an aggressive batting philosophy and backing their team to play to their strengths, even in comfortable situations, following their clinical win over the Lucknow Super Giants. Chasing a modest target of 147 after a disciplined bowling effort, RCB continued to press the accelerator rather than shutting the game down conventionally. A bri…
New Delhi, April 16 (IANS) Former Indioa batter Ambati Rayudu lauded Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s fearless batting approach following their comprehensive performance against Lucknow Super Giants and reserved high praise for skipper Rajat Patidar’s ‘intent’ while walking into the field to bat.After RCB bundled out LSG for 146, thanks to a standout bowling effort led by Rasikh Salam Dar, Rayudu highlighted how skipper Rajat Patidar has instilled an aggressive, intent-driven mindset within…
Bengaluru, April 16 (IANS) Skipper Rajat Patidar lauded his bowling unit and fielding effort after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a convincing five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.RCB produced a clinical all-round performance, first restricting LSG to 146 and then chasing down the target comfortably in 15.1 overs to climb to the top of the points table.Reflecting on the bowling performa…
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Virat Kohli admitted he is still short of full fitness despite playing a key role in Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) comfortable five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.Chasing 147, Kohli top-scored with a fluent 49 as RCB completed the chase in just 15.1 overs to return to the top of the points table. The former captain, however, revealed that he has been deali…
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Impact player Virat Kohli top scored with 49 runs as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) chased down a small target of 147 runs in just 15.1 overs while losing five wickets against Lucknow Super Giants in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday. With this win, RCB are back at the top of the points table with 8 points in five games.Chasing a modest target, Royal Challengers Bengaluru got off to a slow start, …
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Stand-in skipper Nicholas Pooran admitted that Lucknow Super Giants’ (LSG) continued struggles with the bat proved costly in their five-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 23 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.“We’ve been below par with the bat. 175 would’ve been competitive. But it’s no secret we have been struggling with the bat the entire season, and today we paid the price,” Pooran said after t…
Bengaluru, April 15 (IANS) Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) opener and Australia’s T20 captain Mitchell Marsh believes the evolving nature of T20 cricket has made even 200-run totals uncertain as the team clashes against defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 23rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 played at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.“Look, I think condition-wise, it probably is if you get a good wicket. I think in the past, if you made 200, you’d walk o…