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…
Virat Kohli (BCCI/IPL Photo) NEW DELHI: At long last, after 18 years of waiting, it’s celebration time for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). A match-winning spell from Krunal Pandya, combined with a disciplined pace attack by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal, sealed RCB’s maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title with a thrilling six-run victory…
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma 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…
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,…
Royal Challengers Bengaluru(PTI Photo/Atul Yadav) IPL Winners List 2008–2025: Final Results, Opponents, MarginsThe 2025 IPL Final produced a moment of history at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, where Royal Challengers Bengaluru finally ended their title drought with a 6 run win over Punjab Kings. In front of a packed crowd, Rajat Patidar’s side held…
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…
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…
