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Apr 25, 2024
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IPL 2024 Points Table: What Win Over SRH Means For RCB's Playoff Dreams

Royal Challengers Bengaluru kept their IPL 2024 playoff dreams alive with a comfortable -run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad on Thursday. This was RCB's second win in this year's competition as the Faf Du Plessis-led side ended their six-match losing streak. However, RCB remained at the bottom of the IPL 2024 points table with 4 points and they will have to win all of their remaining matches to keep themselves in the race for Top 4. It was a crushing defeat for Sunrisers Hyderabad but they also retained their spot in the third position with 10 points from 8 matches. Rajasthan Royals are currently leading the table with 14 points with Kolkata Knight Riders in second with 10 points from 8 matches.

Apr 25, 2024
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SRH vs RCB, IPL 2024: Rajat Patidar, Spinners Help RCB Snap Six-Match Losing Streak With Win Over SRH

Rajat Patidar's explosive fifty and a collective effort from the spinners set up Royal Challengers Bengaluru's 35-run win over Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 game on Thursday, bringing an end to their six-match losing streak. Patidar's 50 off 20 balls stood in stark contrast to Virat Kohli's measured 51 off 43 balls as RCB put up 206 for seven after opting to bat. For a team that has breached the 250-run mark thrice season, the target was very gettable but the in-form SRH batting line-up could not deliver on this occasion and ended at 171 for eight in 20 overs.

Apr 25, 2024
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"Big-Game Players": Gukesh D Picks MS Dhoni And Tennis Great As 'Inspirations'

India's latest chess sensation D Gukesh admires the way charismatic former India skipper MS Dhoni and iconic tennis player Novak Djokovic soak intense pressure, saying he gets inspired by that special trait of the two special athletes. Gukesh, 17, scripted history by winning the Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto recently to become the youngest ever challenger to the world title, bettering a record created by the legendary Garry Kasparov 40 years ago. The triumph entitles Gukesh a clash against reigning world champion Ding Liren of China in the last quarter of the year.

Apr 25, 2024
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NDTV Exclusive: Behind D Gukesh's Rise, A "Risky Decision Opposed By Family'

Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh became the youngest challenger to the world title following his triumph at the prestigious Candidates Chess Tournament in Toronto earlier this week. The 17-year-old is the first Indian after the great Viswanathan Anand to win the Candidates Tournament. Speaking to NDTV, Gukesh's father, Dr Rajinikanth said his decision to quit medicine practice has finally paid off. Rajnikanth, who is a surgeon, had quit his practice to help his son achieve his dreams.

Apr 25, 2024
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New Zealand Defeat Pakistan By Four Runs In 4th T20I, Lead 2-1 In Series

Tim Robinson's blitz with the bat and William O'Rourke's remarkable spell put New Zealand ahead in the series following a four-run win against Pakistan in the 4th T20I at the Gaddafi Stadium on Thursday. A nail-biting thriller that kept the fans on the edge of their seats at scenic Gaddafi Stadium witnessed the Kiwis take an unassailable lead in the series. The inexperienced quick made early inroads by dismissing skipper Babar Azam in the second over. Saim Ayub showed promise on the other end but O'Rourke got the better of him.

Apr 25, 2024
By sports.ndtv.com

Shikhar Dhawan To Miss KKR Game, Likely To Return Against CSK: Sunil Joshi

Punjab Kings skipper Shikhar Dhawan, who is nursing a shoulder injury, was ruled out of their Friday's IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders and the team is hoping for his return against Chennai Super Kings on May 1. The 38-year-old last played against Sunrisers Hyderabad on April 9 and since then he missed three matches with Sam Curran stepping in as the captain. PBKS spin bowling coach Sunil Joshi said Dhawan is on a recovery course and the left-hander could possibly make a return in their next game in Chennai.