Amidst the title celebrations and passionate displays of jubilation, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru lifted their maiden IPL crown. As Rajat Patidar went up to lift the trophy as RCB skipper, he made a selfless proclamation to dedicate the win to loyal RCB star and their biggest icon till date - Virat Kohli.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated captain Rajat Patidar and mentor Dinesh Karthik's birthdays with a lively cake smash ahead of the IPL 2025 final against Punjab Kings. A video captured the fun, including Jitesh Sharma's humorous reluctance to smear cake on Virat Kohli.
Seattle Orcas CEO Hemant Dua believes cricket will carve out a space for itself in the USA. He says if Major League Cricket (MLC) along with the other stakeholders can work hand in hand, then sky is the limit for cricket's expansion in the US. In a free-wheeling interview with TimesofIndia.com, Dua spoke at length about the various issues, the challenges, the ambition, and how MLC is taking its baby steps in the USA.
Before their anticipated IPL 2025 Final showdown, Shreyas Iyer and Rajat Patidar clashed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 Final. Iyer's Mumbai secured a five-wicket victory over Patidar's Madhya Pradesh. Patidar's explosive 61* couldn't prevent Mumbai's chase, powered by Suryakumar Yadav and Suryansh Shedge.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured a top-two spot in IPL 2025, defeating Lucknow Super Giants and advancing to the final against Punjab Kings. RCB's journey included dominant wins against CSK and RR, along with crucial victories over PBKS. Key performances from Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Krunal Pandya propelled RCB, showcasing their strong batting and bowling prowess throughout the season.
Karun Nair's elegant, unbeaten 186 powered India A to a commanding 409/3 against England Lions on the first day of their 'Unofficial' Test. Sarfaraz Khan contributed a vibrant 92, while Dhruv Jurel added an unbeaten 82, further solidifying India A's dominant position. The Lions' bowling attack struggled on a docile pitch, failing to contain the Indian batsmen.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have reached their fourth IPL final after defeating Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1, ending a long wait since 2016. RCB bowled out PBKS for a mere 101 runs and chased the target swiftly, setting up a final clash against Punjab Kings. Bengaluru aims to break their trophy drought and rewrite their legacy in the upcoming final.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first IPL title in 2025, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final. Global rap star Drake celebrated a massive $1.3 million (around rupees 11 crore) win after betting on RCB, potentially breaking the infamous 'Drake Curse.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru clinched their first IPL title, defeating Punjab Kings in a thrilling final, sparking massive celebrations nationwide. A wedding ceremony was momentarily paused as attendees watched the final moments of the game on a large screen, erupting in cheers as RCB secured the victory as they defended a score of 190.
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