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RCB beats SRH by six wickets in IPL 2026 opener
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Sunrisers Hyderabad by six wickets in the IPL 2026 opener at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 69 and Phil Salt's stunning catches turned the game. Eleven seats were left empty as tribute to 2025 stampede victims.
Karnataka fast bowler Vyshak Vijaykumar wed his longtime friend Sagarika on March 5 in a private ceremony in Bengaluru. Sandalwood actor Kichcha Sudeep attended the event, adding glamour to the celebrations. The wedding comes as Vyshak continues to rise in domestic and IPL cricket.
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US billionaire David Blitzer has joined the race to acquire a majority stake in Indian Premier League teams Royal Challengers Bengaluru or Rajasthan Royals, valuing RCB at $1.8 billion. The move intensifies competition from figures like Manchester United co-owner Avram Glazer and Indian tycoons such as Adar Poonawalla. Final bids are due by mid-March ahead of the 2026 IPL season.
South African batter Faf du Plessis has decided not to register for the IPL 2026 auction, signaling the end of his time in the tournament. The former RCB captain and CSK stalwart leaves a strong legacy after a decade of impactful performances. This choice comes amid preparations for the next IPL season.
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Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen's success in the Indian Premier League led to jealousy among teammates due to his high-paying franchise contracts. His flamboyant style made him a top draw in the IPL, but it created underlying tensions in the England team. Revelations from his autobiography highlight these dressing room frictions.