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…
Sai Sudarshan and Prasidh Krishna The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League came to a dramatic close with Royal Challengers Bangalore clinching their first-ever title, but the tournament was also a celebration of individual brilliance. From blazing bats to match-turning spells and gravity-defying catches, the season had it all. Here’s a look at the…
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…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s batter Virat Kohli (PTI Photo/Kamal Kishore) Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone in the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings by surpassing Shikhar Dhawan’s record for most fours in IPL history. During the match at Punjab Kings’ home ground, Kohli reached 769 fours in his IPL career, moving…
Virat Kohli (Photo by Pankaj Nangia/Getty Images) Even before the first ball was bowled, the stage at the Narendra Modi Stadium was set for something special and it began with Virat Kohli’s entrance. As the Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener walked out for pre-match routines, a growing crowd, still trickling in erupted into loud cheers. The…
Shankar Mahadevan at the IPL 2025 closing ceremony in Ahmedabad. (AP) Musician Shankar Mahadevan and his sons performed a musical tribute to the Indian armed forces at the IPL 2025 closing ceremony at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad before the RCB vs PBKS match on Tuesday. The IPL was rescheduled due to Operation Sindoor, India’s…
Fans praying for RCB’s victory in their wedding at Pumdikot, Nepal. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru just one step away from ending an 18-year title drought, their fans are expressing belief in all forms, from solemn rituals to quirky superstitions all in hopes of turning destiny their way ahead of the IPL 2025 Final against Punjab…
