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For the sake of convenience mostly, Krunal Pandya is classified as a left-arm orthodox spinner. But what leaves his left arm at the point of delivery doesn’t always qualify as orthodox or even spin.

The variance in length can be extreme, with his repertoire including a sharp bouncer as well as the ball in the block-hole. Add his occasional low-arm release to the mix, he is able to keep the batters guessing in a format where his brethren of finger-spinners increasingly appear redundant.

READ | In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DC

The 35-year-old’s methods may not necessarily please the classical practitioners of the craft from yesteryear, but he is seeking effectiveness rather than endorsement.

The unique approach is bearing fruit for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Having taken 17 wickets for the title-winning outfit last season, Krunal has claimed eight scalps in seven matches in 2026.

Dinesh Karthik, RCB’s batting coach and mentor, feels the southpaw is redefining the rules of finger-spin. “He is a player that this game is going to remember for a long time because he is doing something that has not been done before. He’s pushing the boundaries of what a finger-spinner means,” Karthik told reporters on Sunday.

“He’s bowling deliveries that people really couldn’t fathom a few years ago and he’s using them very cleverly. He’s not someone who’s just doing it because it looks cool. He knows that it does create a doubt in the batter. He is a trend-setter. IPL is changing the landscape of cricket and Krunal is changing the landscape of finger-spin bowling,” the former wicketkeeper-batter added.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

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Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s Karthik For the sake of convenience mostly, Krunal Pandya is classified as a left-arm orthodox spinner. But what leaves his left arm at the point of delivery doesn’t always qualify as orthodox or even spin.The variance in length can be extreme, with his repertoire including a sharp bouncer as well as the ball in the block-hole. Add his occasional low-arm release to the mix, he is able to keep the batters guessing in a format where his brethren of finger-spinners increasingly appear redundant.READ | In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DCThe 35-year-old’s methods may not necessarily please the classical practitioners of the craft from yesteryear, but he is seeking effectiveness rather than endorsement.The unique approach is bearing fruit for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Having taken 17 wickets for the title-winning outfit last season, Krunal has claimed eight scalps in seven matches in 2026.Dinesh Karthik, RCB’s batting coach and mentor, feels the southpaw is redefining the rules of finger-spin. “He is a player that this game is going to remember for a long time because he is doing something that has not been done before. He’s pushing the boundaries of what a finger-spinner means,” Karthik told reporters on Sunday.“He’s bowling deliveries that people really couldn’t fathom a few years ago and he’s using them very cleverly. He’s not someone who’s just doing it because it looks cool. He knows that it does create a doubt in the batter. He is a trend-setter. IPL is changing the landscape of cricket and Krunal is changing the landscape of finger-spin bowling,” the former wicketkeeper-batter added.Published on Apr 26, 2026 #Krunal #changing #landscape #fingerspin #IPL #RCBs #Karthik

April 26, 2026

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For the sake of convenience mostly, Krunal Pandya is classified as a left-arm orthodox spinner. But what leaves his left arm at the point of delivery doesn’t always qualify as orthodox or even spin.
The variance in length can be extreme, with his repertoire including a sharp bouncer as well as the ball in the block-hole. Add his occasional low-arm release to the mix, he is able to keep the batters guessing in a format where his brethren of finger-spinners increasingly appear redundant.
READ | In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DC
The 35-year-old’s methods may not necessarily please the classical practitioners of the craft from yesteryear, but he is seeking effectiveness rather than endorsement.
The unique approach is bearing fruit for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Having taken 17 wickets for the title-winning outfit last season, Krunal has claimed eight scalps in seven matches in 2026.
Dinesh Karthik, RCB’s batting coach and mentor, feels the southpaw is redefining the rules of finger-spin. “He is a player that this game is going to remember for a long time because he is doing something that has not been done before. He’s pushing the boundaries of what a finger-spinner means,” Karthik told reporters on Sunday.
“He’s bowling deliveries that people really couldn’t fathom a few years ago and he’s using them very cleverly. He’s not someone who’s just doing it because it looks cool. He knows that it does create a doubt in the batter. He is a trend-setter. IPL is changing the landscape of cricket and Krunal is changing the landscape of finger-spin bowling,” the former wicketkeeper-batter added.
Published on Apr 26, 2026

#Krunal #changing #landscape #fingerspin #IPL #RCBs #Karthik">Krunal changing the landscape of finger-spin in IPL: RCB’s Karthik

READ | In Kohli’s backyard, RCB holds all the aces against host DC

The 35-year-old’s methods may not necessarily please the classical practitioners of the craft from yesteryear, but he is seeking effectiveness rather than endorsement.

The unique approach is bearing fruit for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Having taken 17 wickets for the title-winning outfit last season, Krunal has claimed eight scalps in seven matches in 2026.

Published on Apr 26, 2026

#Krunal #changing #landscape #fingerspin #IPL #RCBs #Karthik

For the sake of convenience mostly, Krunal Pandya is classified as a left-arm orthodox spinner.…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli became just the third player to complete 300 sixes in IPL in his side’s match against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

Kohli reached the landmark with a six over long-on in the eight over of the innings against Rashid Khan.

Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma are the only other players who have hit more than 300 sixes in the IPL. Gayle leads the pack with 357 sixes, while Mumbai Indians’ Rohit has hit 321 sixes.

Kohli has reached this milestone in his 266th IPL innings.

CSK’s MS Dhoni and South African AB de Villiers round off the top five list, with 264 and 251 sixes respectively.

Most sixes in IPL

Chris Gayle – 357 in 141 innings

Rohit Sharma – 310 in 271 innings

Virat Kohli – 300 in 266 innings

MS Dhoni – 264 in 242 innings

AB de Villiers – 251 in 170 innings

Published on Apr 24, 2026

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RCB vs GT, IPL 2026: Virat Kohli becomes third batter to join 300 sixes club Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli became just the third player to complete 300 sixes in IPL in his side’s match against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.Kohli reached the landmark with a six over long-on in the eight over of the innings against Rashid Khan.Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma are the only other players who have hit more than 300 sixes in the IPL. Gayle leads the pack with 357 sixes, while Mumbai Indians’ Rohit has hit 321 sixes.Kohli has reached this milestone in his 266th IPL innings.CSK’s MS Dhoni and South African AB de Villiers round off the top five list, with 264 and 251 sixes respectively.
Most sixes in IPL

Chris Gayle – 357 in 141 innings

Rohit Sharma – 310 in 271 innings

Virat Kohli – 300 in 266 innings

MS Dhoni – 264 in 242 innings

AB de Villiers – 251 in 170 innings
Published on Apr 24, 2026 #RCB #IPL #Virat #Kohli #batter #join #sixes #club

April 24, 2026

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli became just the third player to complete 300 sixes in IPL in his side’s match against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.
Kohli reached the landmark with a six over long-on in the eight over of the innings against Rashid Khan.
Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma are the only other players who have hit more than 300 sixes in the IPL. Gayle leads the pack with 357 sixes, while Mumbai Indians’ Rohit has hit 321 sixes.
Kohli has reached this milestone in his 266th IPL innings.
CSK’s MS Dhoni and South African AB de Villiers round off the top five list, with 264 and 251 sixes respectively.
Most sixes in IPL
Chris Gayle – 357 in 141 innings
Rohit Sharma – 310 in 271 innings
Virat Kohli – 300 in 266 innings
MS Dhoni – 264 in 242 innings
AB de Villiers – 251 in 170 innings
Published on Apr 24, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Virat #Kohli #batter #join #sixes #club">RCB vs GT, IPL 2026: Virat Kohli becomes third batter to join 300 sixes club

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli became just the third player to complete 300 sixes in IPL in his side’s match against Gujarat Titans at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday.

Kohli reached the landmark with a six over long-on in the eight over of the innings against Rashid Khan.

Chris Gayle and Rohit Sharma are the only other players who have hit more than 300 sixes in the IPL. Gayle leads the pack with 357 sixes, while Mumbai Indians’ Rohit has hit 321 sixes.

Kohli has reached this milestone in his 266th IPL innings.

CSK’s MS Dhoni and South African AB de Villiers round off the top five list, with 264 and 251 sixes respectively.

Most sixes in IPL

Chris Gayle – 357 in 141 innings

Rohit Sharma – 310 in 271 innings

Virat Kohli – 300 in 266 innings

MS Dhoni – 264 in 242 innings

AB de Villiers – 251 in 170 innings

Published on Apr 24, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Virat #Kohli #batter #join #sixes #club

Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s Virat Kohli became just the third player to complete 300 sixes in…

Delhi Capitals took the foot off the gas, left it dangerously late, and yet managed to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

The visitor made heavy work of what should have been a comfortable 176-run chase, losing momentum with uninspiring batting in the middle overs.

It boiled down to the final over, bowled by Romario Shepherd, with DC needing 15 runs. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs started with singles, leaving the boisterous home crowd in good spirits.

Miller then flipped the script in dramatic style, with clean sixes over deep midwicket and cover.

The South African, who only some days ago failed to take his team over the hump against Gujarat Titans in a similarly tight finish, turned hero this time around.

On a sticky pitch, RCB looked set to record a fifth win when fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped three wickets inside the first three overs. Local lad K.L. Rahul put DC on track with a fighting 34-ball 57 under pressure.

RCB was back on top when Virat Kohli dove to his left at long-off to dismiss Rahul.

Stubbs and captain Axar Patel (26, 19b, 3×4) moved along slowly, allowing the required rate to rise.

Axar retired hurt with a leg injury, leaving his side with 42 runs needed in 25 balls. Miller seemed in no hurry, limping to six off six balls, before an explosive finish ended DC’s two match losing streak.

ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

RCB took first strike under the bright afternoon sun, but barring Phil Salt (63, 38b, 4×4, 3×6), the batters failed to hit top gear.

Opener Salt kept the tempo high even as Virat Kohli (19) and Devdutt Padikkal (18) failed when trying to force the pace.

Patidar, who has been motoring along at a tremendous strike rate this season, could not provide the middle-order impetus. The skipper was smartly dragged wide by fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, leading to an edge.

The DC bowlers hit the right spots in the last seven overs, conceding only 43 runs.

Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan were mighty impressive in the death, choking the run flow with a mix of pinpoint yorkers and slow bouncers.

The late strangle kept RCB to a score that turned out to be less than adequate.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Stubbs #Miller #Delhi #Capitals #line #lastover #thriller">

RCB vs DC IPL 2026: Stubbs, Miller help Delhi Capitals get over the line in last-over thriller Delhi Capitals took the foot off the gas, left it dangerously late, and yet managed to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.The visitor made heavy work of what should have been a comfortable 176-run chase, losing momentum with uninspiring batting in the middle overs.It boiled down to the final over, bowled by Romario Shepherd, with DC needing 15 runs. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs started with singles, leaving the boisterous home crowd in good spirits.Miller then flipped the script in dramatic style, with clean sixes over deep midwicket and cover.The South African, who only some days ago failed to take his team over the hump against Gujarat Titans in a similarly tight finish, turned hero this time around.On a sticky pitch, RCB looked set to record a fifth win when fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped three wickets inside the first three overs. Local lad K.L. Rahul put DC on track with a fighting 34-ball 57 under pressure.RCB was back on top when Virat Kohli dove to his left at long-off to dismiss Rahul.Stubbs and captain Axar Patel (26, 19b, 3×4) moved along slowly, allowing the required rate to rise.Axar retired hurt with a leg injury, leaving his side with 42 runs needed in 25 balls. Miller seemed in no hurry, limping to six off six balls, before an explosive finish ended DC’s two match losing streak.ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan RoyalsRCB took first strike under the bright afternoon sun, but barring Phil Salt (63, 38b, 4×4, 3×6), the batters failed to hit top gear.Opener Salt kept the tempo high even as Virat Kohli (19) and Devdutt Padikkal (18) failed when trying to force the pace.Patidar, who has been motoring along at a tremendous strike rate this season, could not provide the middle-order impetus. The skipper was smartly dragged wide by fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, leading to an edge.The DC bowlers hit the right spots in the last seven overs, conceding only 43 runs.Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan were mighty impressive in the death, choking the run flow with a mix of pinpoint yorkers and slow bouncers.The late strangle kept RCB to a score that turned out to be less than adequate.Published on Apr 18, 2026 #RCB #IPL #Stubbs #Miller #Delhi #Capitals #line #lastover #thriller

April 18, 2026

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Delhi Capitals took the foot off the gas, left it dangerously late, and yet managed to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.
The visitor made heavy work of what should have been a comfortable 176-run chase, losing momentum with uninspiring batting in the middle overs.
It boiled down to the final over, bowled by Romario Shepherd, with DC needing 15 runs. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs started with singles, leaving the boisterous home crowd in good spirits.
Miller then flipped the script in dramatic style, with clean sixes over deep midwicket and cover.
The South African, who only some days ago failed to take his team over the hump against Gujarat Titans in a similarly tight finish, turned hero this time around.
On a sticky pitch, RCB looked set to record a fifth win when fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped three wickets inside the first three overs. Local lad K.L. Rahul put DC on track with a fighting 34-ball 57 under pressure.
RCB was back on top when Virat Kohli dove to his left at long-off to dismiss Rahul.
Stubbs and captain Axar Patel (26, 19b, 3×4) moved along slowly, allowing the required rate to rise.
Axar retired hurt with a leg injury, leaving his side with 42 runs needed in 25 balls. Miller seemed in no hurry, limping to six off six balls, before an explosive finish ended DC’s two match losing streak.
ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals
RCB took first strike under the bright afternoon sun, but barring Phil Salt (63, 38b, 4×4, 3×6), the batters failed to hit top gear.
Opener Salt kept the tempo high even as Virat Kohli (19) and Devdutt Padikkal (18) failed when trying to force the pace.
Patidar, who has been motoring along at a tremendous strike rate this season, could not provide the middle-order impetus. The skipper was smartly dragged wide by fast bowler Mukesh Kumar, leading to an edge.
The DC bowlers hit the right spots in the last seven overs, conceding only 43 runs.
Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan were mighty impressive in the death, choking the run flow with a mix of pinpoint yorkers and slow bouncers.
The late strangle kept RCB to a score that turned out to be less than adequate.
Published on Apr 18, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Stubbs #Miller #Delhi #Capitals #line #lastover #thriller">RCB vs DC IPL 2026: Stubbs, Miller help Delhi Capitals get over the line in last-over thriller

Delhi Capitals took the foot off the gas, left it dangerously late, and yet managed to defeat Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium here on Saturday.

The visitor made heavy work of what should have been a comfortable 176-run chase, losing momentum with uninspiring batting in the middle overs.

It boiled down to the final over, bowled by Romario Shepherd, with DC needing 15 runs. David Miller and Tristan Stubbs started with singles, leaving the boisterous home crowd in good spirits.

Miller then flipped the script in dramatic style, with clean sixes over deep midwicket and cover.

The South African, who only some days ago failed to take his team over the hump against Gujarat Titans in a similarly tight finish, turned hero this time around.

RCB was back on top when Virat Kohli dove to his left at long-off to dismiss Rahul.

Stubbs and captain Axar Patel (26, 19b, 3×4) moved along slowly, allowing the required rate to rise.

ALSO READ:IPL 2026: Struggling Kolkata Knight Riders looks for foothold against high-flying Rajasthan Royals

RCB took first strike under the bright afternoon sun, but barring Phil Salt (63, 38b, 4×4, 3×6), the batters failed to hit top gear.

Opener Salt kept the tempo high even as Virat Kohli (19) and Devdutt Padikkal (18) failed when trying to force the pace.

The DC bowlers hit the right spots in the last seven overs, conceding only 43 runs.

Lungi Ngidi and T. Natarajan were mighty impressive in the death, choking the run flow with a mix of pinpoint yorkers and slow bouncers.

The late strangle kept RCB to a score that turned out to be less than adequate.

Published on Apr 18, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Stubbs #Miller #Delhi #Capitals #line #lastover #thriller

Delhi Capitals took the foot off the gas, left it dangerously late, and yet managed…

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, oftentimes slow starters, has shot off the blocks this time around. With four wins in five outings, RCB has laid claim to being early favourites to grab the IPL 2026 title.

On Saturday, Delhi Capitals faces the arduous task of stopping RCB’s run.

DC will look to Karnataka’s own, K.L. Rahul, to show the way. Rahul has deflated RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium once before, with a match-winning unbeaten 93 here last year.

Rahul, opening partner Pathum Nissanka, David Miller and the visiting batters will have to contend with a well-oiled RCB bowling unit.

Lucknow Super Giants had no answers in the previous fixture here, crumbling for 146. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya have proved their worth time and again, RCB has found a new jewel in pacer Rasikh Salam, who picked up four wickets on Wednesday.

ALSO READ | Bowling unit will need tactical tinkering despite Praful, Sakib brilliance, says SRH coach Vettori

On the batting front, RCB’s leading run-scorer Virat Kohli is expected to feature as an impact player once again. Kohli, who injured his ankle, is unlikely to risk fielding duties.

The DC bowlers, who have conceded scores in excess of 200 in the last two games, will find it hard to contain a marauding RCB line-up of Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David.

DC head coach Hemang Badani is optimistic that a turnaround in fortunes is just around the corner. “We lost a close game,” Badani said, referring to his side’s one-run loss to Gujarat Titans last week. “But in the last match, at Chepauk, we at least got 180 to 190. It is a question of one of our batters coming good, and we will be okay.”

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Delhi #Capitals #stop #marauding #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru">

RCB vs DC, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals looks to stop marauding Royal Challengers Bengaluru Royal Challengers Bengaluru, oftentimes slow starters, has shot off the blocks this time around. With four wins in five outings, RCB has laid claim to being early favourites to grab the IPL 2026 title.On Saturday, Delhi Capitals faces the arduous task of stopping RCB’s run.DC will look to Karnataka’s own, K.L. Rahul, to show the way. Rahul has deflated RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium once before, with a match-winning unbeaten 93 here last year.Rahul, opening partner Pathum Nissanka, David Miller and the visiting batters will have to contend with a well-oiled RCB bowling unit.Lucknow Super Giants had no answers in the previous fixture here, crumbling for 146. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya have proved their worth time and again, RCB has found a new jewel in pacer Rasikh Salam, who picked up four wickets on Wednesday.ALSO READ | Bowling unit will need tactical tinkering despite Praful, Sakib brilliance, says SRH coach VettoriOn the batting front, RCB’s leading run-scorer Virat Kohli is expected to feature as an impact player once again. Kohli, who injured his ankle, is unlikely to risk fielding duties.The DC bowlers, who have conceded scores in excess of 200 in the last two games, will find it hard to contain a marauding RCB line-up of Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David.DC head coach Hemang Badani is optimistic that a turnaround in fortunes is just around the corner. “We lost a close game,” Badani said, referring to his side’s one-run loss to Gujarat Titans last week. “But in the last match, at Chepauk, we at least got 180 to 190. It is a question of one of our batters coming good, and we will be okay.”Published on Apr 17, 2026 #RCB #IPL #Delhi #Capitals #stop #marauding #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru

April 17, 2026

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru, oftentimes slow starters, has shot off the blocks this time around. With four wins in five outings, RCB has laid claim to being early favourites to grab the IPL 2026 title.
On Saturday, Delhi Capitals faces the arduous task of stopping RCB’s run.
DC will look to Karnataka’s own, K.L. Rahul, to show the way. Rahul has deflated RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium once before, with a match-winning unbeaten 93 here last year.
Rahul, opening partner Pathum Nissanka, David Miller and the visiting batters will have to contend with a well-oiled RCB bowling unit.
Lucknow Super Giants had no answers in the previous fixture here, crumbling for 146. While Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya have proved their worth time and again, RCB has found a new jewel in pacer Rasikh Salam, who picked up four wickets on Wednesday.
ALSO READ | Bowling unit will need tactical tinkering despite Praful, Sakib brilliance, says SRH coach Vettori
On the batting front, RCB’s leading run-scorer Virat Kohli is expected to feature as an impact player once again. Kohli, who injured his ankle, is unlikely to risk fielding duties.
The DC bowlers, who have conceded scores in excess of 200 in the last two games, will find it hard to contain a marauding RCB line-up of Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David.
DC head coach Hemang Badani is optimistic that a turnaround in fortunes is just around the corner. “We lost a close game,” Badani said, referring to his side’s one-run loss to Gujarat Titans last week. “But in the last match, at Chepauk, we at least got 180 to 190. It is a question of one of our batters coming good, and we will be okay.”
Published on Apr 17, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Delhi #Capitals #stop #marauding #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru">RCB vs DC, IPL 2026: Delhi Capitals looks to stop marauding Royal Challengers Bengaluru

On Saturday, Delhi Capitals faces the arduous task of stopping RCB’s run.

DC will look to Karnataka’s own, K.L. Rahul, to show the way. Rahul has deflated RCB at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium once before, with a match-winning unbeaten 93 here last year.

Rahul, opening partner Pathum Nissanka, David Miller and the visiting batters will have to contend with a well-oiled RCB bowling unit.

ALSO READ | Bowling unit will need tactical tinkering despite Praful, Sakib brilliance, says SRH coach Vettori

On the batting front, RCB’s leading run-scorer Virat Kohli is expected to feature as an impact player once again. Kohli, who injured his ankle, is unlikely to risk fielding duties.

The DC bowlers, who have conceded scores in excess of 200 in the last two games, will find it hard to contain a marauding RCB line-up of Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David.

Published on Apr 17, 2026

#RCB #IPL #Delhi #Capitals #stop #marauding #Royal #Challengers #Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru, oftentimes slow starters, has shot off the blocks this time around. With…