RCB started their campaign in the Indian Premier Leauge (IPL) 2020 on a winning note on Monday (September 21) and their skipper Virat Kohli credited spinner Yuzvendra Chahal for his team's victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Chahal (3/18) dismissed Manish Pandey (34), in-form Englishman Jonny Bairstow (61) and Vijay Shankar to tilt the game decisively in RCB's favour.
Sunrisers Hyderabad suffered a remarkable collapse as they slumped to a 10-run defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore in their IPL 2020 opener. Chasing 164, SRH looked on course to ease towards that target with Jonny Bairstow in superb form and set at the crease on 61. Bairstow and Vijay Shankar were dismissed off consecutive deliveries by Chahal to trigger collapse.
Novak Djokovic secured a record-breaking triumph at the Internazionali d'Italia as he sealed a perfect response to his US Open woe.
The world number one defeated Diego Schwartzman 7-5 6-3 in Monday's final, the same scoreline he had recorded to defeat Casper Ruud in the last four to reach a 10th final at the tournament.
Djokovic's 36th ATP Masters 1000 title.
Rajasthan Royals skipper Steve Smith is all set to return to action during his team's opening IPL contest against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday (September 22), having successfully recovered from the concussion injury sustained prior to ODI series against England. Smith missed the whole series on the advice of Cricket Australia's medical team.