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Gujarat Titans secured a crucial four-wicket victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru, showcasing a strong all-round performance. After restricting RCB to 155 with disciplined bowling, GT chased down the target with contributions from Shubman Gill and Rahul Tewatia, keeping their playoff hopes alive.

Despite being the world's top bowler, Rashid Khan was once rejected at an under-19 national trial in Afghanistan after being forced to choose between batting and bowling. He chose batting, faced a few balls, and was dismissed. Later, he made history as the first Afghan to captain and win an IPL match.

Kagiso Rabada dismissed Virat Kohli early in the IPL 2026 clash between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Despite a tough start, Rabada bounced back to take Kohli's prized wicket, triggering an intense celebration. RCB struggled and were bowled out for 155, with Gujarat Titans securing a four-wicket victory.

In Rashid Khan: From Streets to Stardom, set to be released on Monday, Rashid told author Mohammad Haand Jafar that both India and Australia made such offers.

Shubman Gill's cryptic Instagram post, playing on RCB's slogan "Play Bold" after Gujarat Titans' victory, quickly went viral. GT secured a four-wicket win, avenging an earlier defeat and continuing their late-season surge. The win was marked by a disciplined bowling effort and crucial batting performances.

Shapoor Zadran is battling a rare life-threatening immune disorder, HLH, in a New Delhi hospital. His family has urgently appealed for A-positive blood donors through an emotional message shared by brother Ghamai Zadran. Former teammates including Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi have rallied around the ex-Afghanistan pacer during his critical health battle.

Gujarat Titans opted to bowl first against Punjab Kings, aiming to leverage their recent chasing success and strong bowling. Skipper Shubman Gill highlighted the team's timely form and middle-order strength. Punjab's Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the pitch's dual nature, emphasizing focus despite a demanding schedule. Both sides made bowling changes for this crucial encounter.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar has reclaimed the IPL 2026 Purple Cap lead with 17 wickets after a stellar 3/28 performance. He now leads Eshan Malinga by two wickets, with Jofra Archer, Anshul Kamboj, and Kagiso Rabada closely trailing. The race for the highest wicket-taker remains intensely competitive as the league stage progresses.

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Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer, India's ODI captain and vice-captain, are navigating their T20I futures amidst strong IPL performances. Iyer's fearless batting for Punjab Kings contrasts with Gujarat Titans' resurgent bowling attack. This Sunday's clash promises an intriguing battle of contrasting strategies, with GT seeking a third consecutive win against a PBKS side looking to rebound from their first loss.

Mumbai City FC's poor finishing proved costly as East Bengal FC secured a 2-1 victory. Despite an early lead from Brandon Fernandes and numerous missed chances by Lallianzuala Chhangte, Mumbai couldn't capitalize. East Bengal capitalised on defensive errors, with Youssef Ezzejjari and Nandha Kumar scoring to seal the win.

Shah Rukh Khan celebrated Sunil Narine's historic 200th IPL wicket, a milestone achieved exclusively for the Kolkata Knight Riders. Narine, the first player to reach this mark for a single franchise, also became the leading overseas bowler in the 200-wicket club. His exceptional consistency and crucial role in KKR's success were highlighted.

Vijay Kumar, a dominant force on the Indian golf circuit in the late 1990s and early 2000s, hailed from a humble background in Lucknow. He was a 'no option golfer,' driven by the necessity to win to support his family. Despite his success, Kumar remained reticent and deeply connected to his community, embodying the true spirit of a professional golfer.

Virat Kohli achieved a special milestone in IPL 2026, smashing five consecutive fours off Kagiso Rabada in a single over. This rare feat places him alongside Chris Gayle and Shane Watson in Royal Challengers Bengaluru history. Despite Rabada striking back later, Kohli's explosive start set a strong tone for RCB.

Gujarat Titans face Royal Challengers Bengaluru again, seeking solutions to their middle-order struggles and bowling inconsistencies. Despite a strong top order, GT's campaign shows imbalance, while RCB arrives with momentum and a flexible batting lineup. The Titans' bowling after the Powerplay remains a key concern.

Chasing 206, RCB got an early setback when Jacob Bethell was dismissed quickly. After that, Kohli and Devdutt took control and added 115 runs for the second wicket, putting the home side in a strong position.

Bhuvneshwar Kumar achieved a significant T20 milestone, becoming the second Indian bowler to take 350 wickets by dismissing Sai Sudharsan. He further claimed Shubman Gill and Jos Buttler, finishing with figures of 3 for 28 against GT. This performance propelled him to the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap standings.

Babar Azam captained Peshawar Zalmi to their maiden Pakistan Super League title, defeating Hyderabad Kingsmen by five wickets. Despite a golden duck in the final, Azam concluded the tournament as the leading run-scorer with an impressive 588 runs. Former cricketers congratulated him on this significant captaincy achievement.

Gujarat Titans faced a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Captain Shubman Gill's bowling strategy drew criticism. Mohammed Siraj, a key bowler, was not utilized in a crucial phase. This decision allowed Royal Challengers Bengaluru to secure a comfortable chase. The loss highlights Gujarat Titans' death-over execution issues and the importance of trusting main bowlers in critical moments.

During routine repairs in 1799, French soldiers near Rosetta discovered a granodiorite slab inscribed with three scripts. This artefact, the Rosetta Stone, proved to be the key to deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs. Jean-Francois Champollion's groundbreaking work, comparing the stone's inscriptions with Coptic, revealed that hieroglyphs represented sounds, unlocking millennia of Egyptian history.