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April 28, 2026 9:47 AM

IPL 2026: Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar star as RCB complete nine-wicket rout of listless DC

Sizzling spells from Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar helped defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru storm to a nine-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in a one-sided Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Monday. The right-arm pace duo ripped through DC’s batting order in a devastating new-ball spell as the hosts were bundled out for just 75, before Devdutt Padikkal and Virat Kohli struck unbeaten 34 and 23 respectively to wrap up the c...

April 16, 2026 10:18 AM

IPL 2026: ‘I’m still not 100%,’ says Kohli after guiding RCB to victory against LSG

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 dealing with both a knee conce...

March 29, 2026 10:48 AM

Virat Kohli’s one-format focus fuels strong IPL start

Virat Kohli's decision to scale back his international commitments has not dampened his appetite for runs, with the former India captain guiding Royal Challengers Bengaluru to victory with an unbeaten 69 in the Indian ‌Premier League opener. The 37-year-old retired from Twenty20 Internationals after India's 2024 World Cup triumph and brought the curtain down on his 123-test career last year, leaving one-day internationals as his sole format. He featured in 13 ODIs last year, scoring 65...

March 29, 2026 10:46 AM

IPL 2026: Kohli and Duffy star as defending champions RCB overpower SRH

India great Virat Kohli and New Zealand pacer Jacob Duffy led from the front as defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opened their 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign with a commanding six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. Kohli stamped ‌his authority early in the 202-run chase alongside local favourite Devdutt Padikkal as the duo kept the scoring rate firmly under control, with Bengaluru posting 76-1 in the power...

January 19, 2026 9:52 AM

New Zealand hold off Kohli to seal maiden ODI series win in India

New Zealand overcame a fighting ton from Virat Kohli to beat India by 41 runs in the third one-day international at the Holkar Stadium on Sunday, sealing a historic 2-1 series victory — their first-ever ODI series win on Indian soil. Chasing 338, India were bowled out for 296 in 46 overs despite Kohli’s 124 off 108 balls, his 54th ODI hundred. India’s chase faltered early as Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul were dismissed cheaply, leaving the hosts struggling at 71 fo...

January 14, 2026 1:58 PM

Virat Kohli dethrones Rohit Sharma to reclaim top spot in ODI rankings

India batter Virat Kohli has regained the No. 1 position in the ODI batting rankings, dethroning teammate Rohit Sharma, who slipped to third place in the latest men’s rankings following India’s four-wicket victory over New Zealand in the first ODI. Kohli’s 93 off 91 balls helped the hosts complete the chase, bringing him closer to India legend Sachin Tendulkar and moving him into second place on the all-time men’s international run-scoring list. He has been in excellent form since the 5...

January 13, 2026 4:57 PM

2nd ODI: India eye series clincher in Rajkot as New Zealand look to bounce back

Following a narrow four-wicket win in the series opener at Vadodara, India will face New Zealand in Rajkot as they look to clinch the series by taking an unassailable lead in the three-match contest. The two sides will lock horns at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, a typically batting-friendly surface, where the Black Caps will aim to level the series while the hosts look to go 2-0 up. India’s playing XI for the second ODI is set to see at least one change after Washington Sundar was ruled out of t...

January 12, 2026 11:00 AM

At 37, Virat Kohli reinvents himself to extend ODI dominance

Virat Kohli has tweaked his approach to counter-attack early in his innings and put bowlers under pressure to flip the momentum for India, the batting stalwart said after his match-winning knock in Sunday's one-day international against New Zealand. The number three batter crafted 93 off 91 balls as India chased down a target of 301 with one over to spare en route to a four-wicket victory in the opener in Vadodara. After opener Rohit Sharma fell for 26 in the ninth over, Kohli refused to retre...

January 12, 2026 10:58 AM

India beat New Zealand in first ODI as Kohli misses out on ton

India beat New Zealand by four wickets in the first one-day international in Vadodara on Sunday where the in-form Virat Kohli fell agonisingly short of his 54th ODI hundred. The 37-year-old batting maestro, who had scored 376 in his last four ODI innings, anchored India's chase of 301 with a sublime knock of 93 featuring eight boundaries and a six, but he was dismissed by Kyle Jamieson when a landmark century was within reach. The Vadodara crowd's disappointment was palpable as their hero depa...

December 7, 2025 5:26 PM

Old is gold: Kohli and Rohit shine bright

Age may not be on their side, but Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are busy proving they are not a spent force yet in the one international format they still call home. Speculation has been rife about their future, yet both Kohli, 37, and Rohit, 38, show no signs of slowing down in the twilight of their illustrious careers. Freed from the grind of test cricket and the frenzy of T20 internationals, India's elder statesmen have focused their craft on ODIs - and the returns are emphatic. Kohli's las...