Author: Divyansh Mishra

Chepauk has this unique vibe that everyone seems to feel, not just the loyal fans of Anbu-den. RCB’s captain, Rajat Patidar, definitely got caught up in it, especially after his team pulled off a solid 50-run victory against CSK. It was quite the match, where the Royal Challengers Bengaluru showed off their skills and broke a long, frustrating 17-year losing streak at Chepauk. Patidar himself had a great game, scoring a crucial fifty. Along with some rapid runs from the guys at the top of the order, Tim David really capped off the innings with a powerful finish. RCB ended…

Rajat Patidar made history on Friday, March 28, by becoming the second captain of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to win an IPL match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The 31-year-old from Madhya Pradesh led RCB to a solid 50-run victory over CSK in the IPL 2025 match.  RCB batted first after CSK’s captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, won the toss. They managed to score 196 runs for 7 wickets in 20 overs and kept CSK to 146/8. Josh Hazlewood was impressive with the ball, taking 3 wickets for just 21 runs in four overs, while…

Kane Williamson, the veteran player from New Zealand, had plenty of good things to say about the Lucknow Super Giants’ recent win against Sunrisers Hyderabad in the 2025 Indian Premier League. He praised how LSG went about their business, especially in how they managed to keep SRH to a score that really wasn’t up to par.  LSG decided to bowl first and their all-rounder, Shardul Thakur, really shone during the match. He picked up four wickets, which was a huge factor in restricting SRH to a total of 190 runs for 9 wickets over their 20 overs. When it was…

The Afghanistan cricket team, which has always seen India as a kind of home ground, is now teaming up with a new location. The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) has just signed a five-year deal with the Abu Dhabi Cricket and Sports Hub (ADCSH). Because of the current political issues in Afghanistan, the ACB can’t hold international matches in their own country anymore. So, they’ve had to find a new spot and will now be playing their home series in Abu Dhabi. In the past, Afghanistan played their home matches in India, in places like Dehradun, Lucknow, and Greater Noida. There…

Kuldeep Yadav, the star spinner, shared that India actually preferred to play Australia in the semifinals of the Champions Trophy instead of the finals. He mentioned India’s tough history against Australia in the finals of ICC tournaments, like the ODI World Cup and the World Test Championship.  In the semifinals, India beat Australia by four wickets, knocking them out of the tournament. Kuldeep said it felt good to avoid facing them in the finals, especially with some old disappointments still fresh in everyone’s minds. “I had hernia surgery in November, so getting back to my rhythm was tough. But I…

Chennai Super Kings’ head coach, Stephen Fleming, recently shared his thoughts on the upcoming game against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 2024 IPL. He emphasized that this match is shaping up to be quite different from past encounters. Fleming believes that keeping the big hitters, Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar, from scoring runs will be crucial for Chennai’s chances to win the Southern Derby. Kohli, who’s now in his 18th season with Bengaluru, has been a pivotal player ever since he started his career 17 years ago. He has an impressive track record against Chennai, having scored 1,053…

Ravindra Jadeja, a key player for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), is gearing up for an exciting match against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the IPL 2025 at Chepauk. Jadeja, known for stepping up in crucial moments, is just a few runs and hits away from achieving some pretty cool personal records that show just how talented he is with both bat and ball. Over the years, Jadeja has transformed from a promising young player into CSK’s go-to guy when the team is in a tough spot. At 36, he’s at a point in his career where he could…

On Friday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Chennai Super Kings in the eighth match of the current Indian Premier League season. The game will be held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. RCB started off strong in IPL 2025 by beating KKR by seven wickets in their first game. As they prepare for the match against CSK, let’s check out their possible playing lineup. In their opener against KKR, ace bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar was missing due to a minor injury. But he’s back in shape and ready for this big game. According to RCB’s latest update, he’s likely to…

The ongoing rivalry between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is heating up again, especially with the memories of their thrilling match from last year still vivid for the fans. In that game, RCB pulled off a nail-biter in the last over, which not only got them into the playoffs but also knocked out the defending champs, CSK. Fast forward to IPL 2025, and both teams started strong with victories. This gives RCB a chance to keep that upper hand in the rivalry. On the other hand, CSK had a solid win against Mumbai Indians, but take…

As the big Southern Derby between CSK and RCB gets closer, CSK’s captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is pretty pumped to face off against Virat Kohli. He mentioned that whenever Kohli is playing for RCB, it’s a game he really looks forward to. There’s just something about this matchup that sets it apart. The CSK and RCB rivalry is one of the most intense in the IPL—right up there with the iconic battles between CSK and MI. This year’s first showdown carries a bit more weight for Chennai fans. After RCB knocked them out of playoff contention in IPL 2024 during a…