IPL 2021 – Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli Epic Banter: The Phase 2 of the much-awaited IPL 2021 returns tonight with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Dubai. With 31games left to play in the season, the teams are set for a major tussle to book their final playoff spots, as every run counts. Ahead of the resumption, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rishabh Pant and others all echoed the same message – “Picture abhi baaki hai”.
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IPL 2021: Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Co. engage in epic banter to signal the beginning of Phase 2
IPL 2021 – Rohit Sharma vs Virat Kohli Epic Banter: In a video posted by the IPL on their social media accounts, Rohit Sharma trolls his fellow IPL superstars suggesting his record title count and how the Mumbai Indians are used to coming first in the IPL. However, Delhi Capitals captain Rishabh Pant soon chipped in reminding everyone that it was his side that remains on top of the IPL 2021 standings when Phase 2 begins.
However, Ravindra Jadeja chimed in, suggesting that CSK are not too far away, with the three-time champions just two points behind the leaders with a game in hand. The rest of the band joined in with Virat Kohli checking on everyone, while KKR’s Shubman Gill informing how the group were engaged in some filmy talk.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar mercilessly trolled Gill and asked him to focus on his batting. KL Rahul meanwhile added that with Kohli here, the group will focus on cricket, with the RCB captain responding that the IPL 2021 has many more twists and turns left. Bith Rohit and Virat echoed the message that what happened in the first half was just a teaser, with the film set to begin in Phase 2.
IPL 2021 Phase 2 Schedule
| Match No. | Day | Date | Time (IST) | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Sunday | 19 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | CSK vs MI | Dubai |
| 31 | Monday | 20 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | KKR vs RCB | Abu Dhabi |
| 32 | Tuesday | 21 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | PBKS vs RR | Dubai |
| 33 | Wednesday | 22 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | DC vs SRH | Dubai |
| 34 | Thursday | 23 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | MI vs KKR | Abu Dhabi |
| 35 | Friday | 24 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | RCB vs CSK | Sharjah |
| 36 | Saturday | 25 Sep 2021 | 03:30 PM | DC vs RR | Abu Dhabi |
| 37 | Saturday | 25 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | SRH vs PBKS | Sharjah |
| 38 | Sunday | 26 Sep 2021 | 03:30 PM | CSK vs KKR | Abu Dhabi |
| 39 | Sunday | 26 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | RCB vs MI | Dubai |
| 40 | Monday | 27 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | SRH vs RR | Dubai |
| 41 | Tuesday | 28 Sep 2021 | 03:30 PM | KKR vs DC | Sharjah |
| 42 | Tuesday | 28 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | MI vs PBKS | Abu Dhabi |
| 43 | Wednesday | 29 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | RR vs RCB | Dubai |
| 44 | Thursday | 30 Sep 2021 | 07:30 PM | SRH vs CSK | Sharjah |
| 45 | Friday | 1 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | KKR vs PBKS | Dubai |
| 46 | Saturday | 2 Oct 2021 | 03:30 PM | MI vs DC | Sharjah |
| 47 | Saturday | 2 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | RR vs CSK | Abu Dhabi |
| 48 | Sunday | 3 Oct 2021 | 03:30 PM | RCB vs PBKS | Sharjah |
| 49 | Sunday | 3 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | KKR vs SRH | Dubai |
| 50 | Monday | 4 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | DC vs CSK | Dubai |
| 51 | Tuesday | 5 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | RR vs MI | Sharjah |
| 52 | Wednesday | 6 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | RCB vs SRH | Abu Dhabi |
| 53 | Thursday | 7 Oct 2021 | 03:30 PM | CSK vs PBKS | Dubai |
| 54 | Thursday | 7 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | KKR vs RR | Sharjah |
| 55 | Friday | 8 Oct 2021 | 03:30 PM | SRH vs MI | Abu Dhabi |
| 56 | Friday | 8 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | RCB vs DC | Dubai |
| 57 | Sunday | 10 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | Qualifier 1 | Dubai |
| 58 | Monday | 11 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | Eliminator | Sharjah |
| 59 | Wednesday | 13 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | Qualifier 2 | Sharjah |
| 60 | Friday | 15 Oct 2021 | 07:30 PM | Final | Dubai |
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