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Buttler’s 70 (47) powered RR to 169-3 in 20 overs. It looked like a match-winning total when Chahal and Trent Boult combined to reduce RCB to 87-5 after 12.3 overs. But Dinesh Karthik played like a proper finisher once again, scoring an unbeaten 44 off just 23 balls. Bengal all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed offered brilliant support with 45 (26) and the duo took RCB over the line with five balls to spare....

Rajasthan Royals recorded their third win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season and moved to third in the standings with a six-wicket win over Kings XI Punjab at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium here Sunday. Poor shot selection from Punjab batsman coupled with some tight bowling by Royals bowlers led to the visitors being bowled out for 124 in 18.5 overs. S. Sreesanth, Kevon Cooper, James Faulkner and Siddharth Trivedi all took two wickets apiece while David Hussey (41 off 31 balls) was the top scorer for Punjab....

Not surprisingly, all-rounders have always been in demand in the IPL. Teams have put in big bucks to rope in quality all-rounders from around the world; every successful IPL team has had match-winning all-rounders in their side. Needless to say, the expectations from all-rounders are also massive. Last season, a couple of IPL teams struggled due to lack of all-rounders in the side, and they will look to plug that gap at the auction this time around....

The story isn’t too different this time around as the IPL auction is ready to take center stage in Kolkata on December 19. Being a mini-auction, the franchises have limited spots for which they can bid, to plug-in the loopholes in their already retained squads ahead of the auction. Most of the teams have retained a settled core as they seek to build their team around them. A lot of overseas recruits who have done well in the last few IPL editions were once again entrusted to deliver for their respective franchises....

Which fantasy game are you playing this year? StarPick is the new one on the block, and it has a lot of exciting features along with millions in prize money. You can create your StarPick team here. The Indian batsmen - prefer Rayudu Ambati Rayudu leads the batting charts with 283 runs at a strike rate of 159 with 15 sixes. He has been in the form of his life this season opening the batting with Shane Watson for CSK and has been very consistent....

A lot of teams have been performing well so far is because the team has stood up and different players have contributed in each game. In tonight’s high octane clash at the Wankhede stadium featuring Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, one can expect fireworks. On a pitch that has traditionally offered true pace and bounce which has helped teams score freely, MI would look to break CSK’s unbeaten start to this IPL....

#1 Wicketkeeper - Karthik and Rahul are in excellent form Dinesh Karthik despite batting lower down the order is their leading run scorer striking at 149. Even though it is always a risk to pick someone batting lower down the order, the KKR set up and the form that Karthik is in, he is the best pick for the first game. KL Rahul has been a revelation this season opening the innings....

What Is an IPSW File? A file with the IPSW file extension is an Apple Device Software Update file used with iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Apple TV. It’s an archive file format that stores encrypted DMG files and various others like PLISTs, BBFWs, and IM4Ps. IPSW files are released from Apple and are intended to add new features and fix security vulnerabilities in compatible devices. They can also be used to restore an Apple device back to its factory default settings....

He should have been. Vahidi, and four other senior Iranians, are wanted by INTERPOL for “aggravated murder and damages,” for their role in the July 18, 1994, bombing of the Argentine-Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA in Spanish) center in Buenos Aires. On that day, a Renault van laden with 600 pounds of ammonium nitrate rammed into the AMIA building, killing 85 Jews and non-Jews. Vahidi was then head of the Quds Force, the external operations arm of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC)....

Andy Farrell’s side came up short in March, with a narrow loss in Paris proving to be the key difference, as France clinched their first Six Nations title since 2010. However, Ireland showed their steel in New Zealand despite the weight of never winning against the All Blacks on home soil prior to this summer. Defeat in the first test was shrugged off in style with a historic victory in Dunedin before an incredible night in Wellington sealed a first ever series win over their hosts....

Both games in the series have been closely fought contests. In the first game, Zimbabwe defeated Ireland by three runs. But in the second, the hosts bounced back resoundingly to chase down a 153-run target with nine balls to spare. That means another cracker of a contest could ensue. Zimbabwe have been good in the series so far, with their bowlers stepping up in crucial times. In the first game, they defended their total of 118 successfully....

Irfan was roped in by Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) to play the role of player-cum-mentor for the state’s senior team last year. The Baroda native has extended his contract, however, not as a player this time around. In case you didn’t know… Irfan played for J&K in all three formats in the previous domestic season, and finished with average performances. He also spent his time holding various talent-hunt camps across the state....

"Without a doubt. There will only be one guy starting on Aug. 30th against Rice at Notre Dame Stadium, there will only be one guy out on the field, and I believe that will be me," he said. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly isn't ready to hand Zaire the job ahead of Everett Golson, who helped the Irish go 12-1 and get to the national championship game in 2012 before being suspended from school for the 2013 season....

The NBC sketch comedy show is set to air the second episode of Season 46 on Saturday after dealing with a particularly hectic week. Showrunners were forced to give Morgan Wallen the boot after he violated COVID-19 safety measures. The country singer was originally scheduled to appear on SNL as musical guest but after appearing in a string of TikTok videos partying with a large group of people without a mask on, his SNL performance was canceled....

Not only were the Bulls in first place in the Eastern Conference, but DeRozan was playing the best basketball of his career. Buzzer-beating game-winners on back-to-back nights. Eight straight games with 35 points on over 50% shooting. MVP chants in front of the home crowd. The Bulls looked like an Eastern Conference contender with an All-Star backcourt pairing of DeRozan and Zach LaVine that could go toe-to-toe with any duo in the league....

What Does Malabsorption Mean? In order to understand malabsorption, you need to know what absorption means in the context of digestion. Absorption of nutrients from the food that we eat is the primary job of the digestive system. Some nutrients are absorbed by our stomachs, but most nutrients are absorbed by the small intestine. This includes the absorption of carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins, and vitamins. In order for nutrients to be absorbed, they need to be broken down into small enough particles to pass through into our bloodstreams....

However, Pollard will continue his association with MI as a batting coach and will continue to play for MI Emirates, the franchise’s subsidiary in the UAE league. With Mumbai Indians not retaining the services of Kieron Pollard for IPL 2023, the franchise will have a task cut out to fill the void left by the West Indies cricketer. Echoing the same lines, Hanuma Vihari too opined that it will be difficult for Mumbai Indians to replace the T20 legend....

The sixth edition of IPL has ended in controversial circumstances. In fact, raft of controversies ranging from spot-fixing, conflict of interest et al. However, I decided to step aside from these matters and keep championing the cause of Jharkhand cricket. Jharkhand made it to the Ranji quarter-finals, yet compared to last year, fewer Jharkhand boys appeared in the IPL. Here is a quick performance summary. Mahendra Singh Dhoni (Chennai Super Kings) – Team Captain – 18 matches, 461 runs (SR 163), 15 Catches, 2 Stumpings....

Rajasthan Royals proved all those who wrote them off wrong as they played the role of giant-killers against Delhi Daredevils and Kolkata Knight Riders. Their players have clicked at the right moment, which has meant that no one player has been left to carry the team alone. They have looked a calm team, undaunted by the Golliaths that they have faced, and should approach the match against Pune Warriors India with the same attitude....