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IPL 2025: Patidar Credits Hazlewood’s Double Wicket for RCB’s Victory Over CSK
Rajat Patidar, the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, described Josh Hazlewood’s two key wickets early in the Chennai Super Kings’ innings as a “game changer.” This pivotal moment contributed to RCB’s historic victory at the Chepauk Stadium, a location they hadn’t won at since 2008 in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday.
“Reflecting on this match, we posted a competitive total on this surface, where the ball tended to stop, making it tough for batsmen to score fours and sixes. Playing in Chepauk is always special due to the incredible support from the fans,” Patidar remarked.
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Patidar, who was dropped three times, made a significant contribution with his half-century, helping RCB achieve a challenging total of 196/7 in their 20 overs. Hazlewood’s early breakthroughs, dismissing Rahul Tripathi and Ruturaj Gaikwad in his first over, set a strong precedent for RCB. CSK struggled to recover from these early setbacks, finding themselves at 75/5 as Yash Dayal and Liam Livingstone also chipped in with crucial wickets.
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Ultimately, CSK could only muster 146/8, with Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni hitting a few late sixes when the match seemed lost. They suffered a 50-run defeat, marking their worst performance at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This victory also represents RCB’s first win at CSK’s home ground since the league’s inaugural season in 2008.
In a historic first for the IPL, RCB won their opening two matches, with Patidar crediting his bowlers for this achievement.
On Hazlewood’s impactful early wickets, Patidar commented, “It was a game-changing moment as we secured two or three wickets in the first six overs. Their ability to maintain a hard length was remarkable, as the ball wasn’t coming onto the bat easily.”
He also praised his spinners, particularly highlighting Livingstone’s excellent performance. Patidar, who frequently rotated his bowlers, noted, “This track was quite favorable for spinners, so I was mindful of utilizing them early on. Especially Livingstone, who bowled four incredible overs.”
Patidar emphasized the significance of his innings, stating that his aim was to remain at the crease for as long as possible. “I think it was crucial because we aimed for a target of 200, which would be difficult to chase. My focus was clear: as long as I was there, I would look to make the most of every ball,” he explained.
CSK is set to head to Guwahati for a match against Rajasthan Royals on Sunday, while RCB will return home to prepare for a clash with Gujarat Titans on April 2 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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IPL 2026 : In a dramatic IPL 2026 clash, Royal Challengers Bengaluru player Tim David has landed in controversy for allegedly making an obscene gesture after his team’s thrilling win against Mumbai Indians.
The incident took place during the 54th match of the Indian Premier League in Raipur. Batting first, Mumbai Indians scored 167 runs in 20 overs and set a competitive target for RCB.
While chasing the target, Royal Challengers Bengaluru needed 15 runs in the final over. The match went down to the last ball, where RCB required two runs for victory. Rasikh Dar helped the team secure a thrilling win in the final delivery.
Soon after the victory, Tim David, who was in the dugout, was seen allegedly showing his middle finger towards the Mumbai Indians camp during the celebrations. The video of the incident quickly went viral on social media and triggered criticism from cricket fans.
Reports suggest that match officials could take disciplinary action against the Australian batter. Under the ICC Code of Conduct, obscene or offensive gestures are considered a serious offence.
Such behaviour usually falls under Level 1 or Level 2 breaches of the ICC rules. Players found guilty can face fines ranging from 50 percent to 100 percent of their match fees. Demerit points may also be added to their disciplinary record. Repeated offences can even lead to suspension from matches.
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Similar incidents have happened in the past as well. In 2012, Virat Kohli was fined 50 percent of his match fee for showing the middle finger to spectators during a match in Sydney.
Cricket is widely known as a “gentleman’s game,” and players are expected to maintain discipline and respect on the field. Tim David’s celebration has now sparked debate among fans and experts about sportsmanship in modern cricket.
Sports: Lucknow Super Giants’ captain Rishabh Pant faced criticism after a failed Super Over decision against Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG sent Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram to bat, with Pooran on strike against Sunil Narine.
Pooran was bowled on the first ball, leading to heavy criticism from fans. Many questioned the decision, especially because Narine had earlier troubled Pooran in a past Super Over.
LSG coach Justin Langer defended the move. He said the team trusted Pooran as he has faced Narine many times and has a strong record against him. He added that teams must back their best players even in difficult moments.
Langer also said Pooran is one of the best T20 players in recent years but is currently low on confidence. He assured that the team is working hard to help him regain form
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Despite being at the bottom of the table, LSG remains hopeful. Langer said the team will use the break to improve and aim to win their remaining matches.
Bengaluru: Virat Kohli made history in a match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against Gujarat Titans. He achieved two big records in a single game.
Kohli became the first player in Indian Premier League history to hit 800 boundaries. He now has 807 fours. Shikhar Dhawan is second with 768, followed by David Warner and Rohit Sharma.
He also became the third player to hit 300 sixes in IPL. He reached this mark with his first six in the match. Chris Gayle leads with 357 sixes, while Rohit Sharma has 310.
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Kohli scored 81 runs from 44 balls. He hit 8 fours and 4 sixes. He won the Player of the Match award.
In the 2026 season, Kohli has scored 328 runs in 7 matches. He holds the Orange Cap and has three half-centuries.
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Since 2008, Kohli has played 274 IPL matches. He has scored 8,989 runs, including 8 centuries and 6 fifties. He also has 807 fours and 303 sixes.
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