RCB title celebrations stretched on into the night as players bust some moves at the team hotel (Image via X/@RCBTweets) Royal Challengers Bengaluru etched their name in history as they clinched their fist-ever IPL trophy with a thrilling win over Punjab Kings in the final. The exciting showdown at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad…
RCB players with the IPL trophy; former owner Vijay Mallya NEW DELHI: The long wait is finally over — and no one felt the moment more than Vijay Mallya, the first-ever owner of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). As the team lifted its maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy after 18 years of heartbreak, Mallya led…
NEW DELHI: The pressure ahead of the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings was palpable — not just on the players, but also on fans, broadcasters, and everyone involved. And it seems even former India cricketer Ravi Shastri wasn’t immune to the nerves.Arriving as the presenter for the toss at the…
As the final ball of the IPL 2025 decider sailed over the ropes for six, Royal Challengers Bengaluru had already sealed it — a 6-run win, a first-ever IPL title, and a moment that would be etched in memory forever.But while the celebrations erupted around him, Virat Kohli stood still near the boundary. He covered…
NEW DELHI After 18 long years of near misses and heartbreaks, Virat Kohli finally led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to their first-ever Indian Premier League title, sealing a tense six-run victory over Punjab Kings in a pulsating final at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday night.As the last ball was bowled and victory was confirmed, Kohli’s…
Krunal Pandya (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Krunal Pandya delivered a Player of the Match performance to guide Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday.Picked up by RCB for Rs 5.75 crore in the IPL 2025 mega auction, Krunal brought out his full arsenal,…
Nearly a month after announcing his retirement from Test cricket on 12 May, Virat Kohli shared heartfelt reflections on his decision and the special place Test cricket holds in the sport. “Test cricket has always been five levels above everything else,” Kohli said. “It’s a format I’ve loved deeply and respected the most. Even now,…
NEW DELHI: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli leapt in celebration and hugged Romario Shepherd after the pacer dismissed Punjab Kings (PBKS) skipper Shreyas Iyer for just 1. Iyer was caught behind by Jitesh Sharma off a short-of-a-length delivery outside off. Though the umpire didn’t raise his finger, Iyer walked immediately, acknowledging the…
Ahmedabad: Fans arrive to watch theIPL 2025 T20 final cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings. (PTI Photo) A record-breaking crowd of 90,871 fans turned up at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad to witness the IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings, a night that promises drama, emotion, and…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: Much was expected from Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli in the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Tuesday. Fans hoped to see a trademark Kohli masterclass under pressure, but the RCB batter couldn’t quite hit top gear in the summit clash.Kohli adopted…
