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.
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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.
A celebratory homecoming for Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory turned tragic as a stampede outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium resulted in 11 fatalities and over 30 injuries. Overwhelmed by the massive crowd, security measures failed, leading to chaos. Cricket icons like Sachin Tendulkar and Anil Kumble expressed grief, highlighting the need for improved safety during public events.
In a high-scoring IPL 2025 Eliminator, Mumbai Indians defeated Gujarat Titans by 20 runs, highlighted by Kusal Mendis' bizarre hit-wicket dismissal that shifted the momentum. MI posted a formidable 228/5, propelled by Rohit Sharma's 81 and Jonny Bairstow's 47. Despite Sai Sudharsan's fifty, GT's chase faltered, allowing MI to advance to Qualifier 2 against Punjab Kings.
Punjab Kings secured their spot in the IPL final after 11 years, defeating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2. Shreyas Iyer's explosive 87 led PBKS to chase down MI's 203-run target. They will now face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final, aiming for their first-ever IPL title after losing their previous final appearance in 2014.
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.
The BCCI has reappointed T Dilip as the Indian team's fielding coach for the upcoming England tour due to the unavailability of a suitable replacement. This decision follows the board's earlier decision to part ways with Dilip after the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series.
In a thrilling IPL 2025 Final, Phil Salt's spectacular boundary-line catch dismissed Priyansh Arya, providing Royal Challengers Bengaluru with a crucial breakthrough. Defending 190/9, RCB needed a spark, and Salt's athleticism and presence of mind delivered just that.
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.
Shreyas Iyer's explosive 87 propelled Punjab Kings to the IPL final, defeating Mumbai Indians by five wickets in a rain-delayed Qualifier 2. Chasing 203, Punjab reached 207-5 with an over to spare, setting up a title clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Iyer's innings featured eight sixes and five fours, overshadowing Mumbai's Suryakumar Yadav's 44.
Aminul Islam, Bangladesh's first Test centurion, has been appointed as the new president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) following Faruque Ahmed's removal. Aminul, fondly known as "Bulbul," previously captained Bangladesh in the 1999 World Cup. His appointment comes amidst political turmoil in Bangladesh, triggered by the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.