Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in a high-scoring match. LSG scored 227/3, led by Rishabh Pant’s century. RCB chased the target, finishing at 231/3. Virat Kohli scored 54, and RCB’s captain hit an unbeaten 85. RCB secured a top-two position and will play Punjab Kings in Qualifier 1.
Rishabh Pant’s explosive, unbeaten century (118* off 61) and Mitchell Marsh’s powerful 67 propelled Lucknow Super Giants to a formidable 227/3 against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Pant, after a period of patchy form, rediscovered his rhythm, smashing 11 fours and 8 sixes, while Marsh continued his impressive run-scoring. Their game-changing 152-run partnership set the stage for LSG’s imposing total.
Rishabh Pant’s explosive century against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the final league game of IPL 2025 propelled Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) to a formidable 230. Pant’s 54-ball hundred, his fastest in IPL, revived his form after a dismal season. Anushka Sharma’s reaction in the stands went viral as RCB faced a daunting chase to secure a top-two finish.
Virat Kohli achieved a significant milestone, becoming the first cricketer to score 9,000 T20 runs for a single franchise, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This feat was accomplished during the match against Lucknow Super Giants, combining his IPL and Champions League T20 performances. Kohli’s consistent form this season sees him leading RCB’s scoring charts with 548 runs.
Rishabh Pant roared back into form with a blistering century against RCB in a crucial IPL 2025 match, marking his first IPL ton in seven years. His explosive 54-ball hundred, the fastest ever by an LSG batter, powered Lucknow Super Giants to a formidable 230-run total. This dominant performance significantly boosted RCB’s chances of securing a top-two finish.
India triumphed over Pakistan in the Junior Davis Cup with a 2-0 victory, highlighted by Prkaash Sarran and Tavish Pahwa’s singles wins. A video later emerged showing a Pakistani player’s unsportsmanlike handshake, contrasting with the Indian player’s calm reaction. After initially missing the handshake, the Pakistani player made contact the second time, only to pull away abruptly in a seemingly disrespectful manner.
Cameron Norrie stunned Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match at the French Open, marking Medvedev’s sixth first-round exit at Roland Garros. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev, the third seed, secured a straightforward victory against Learner Tien, advancing to the second round. Zverev expressed satisfaction with his performance and hopes for a successful tournament run.
England’s Gus Atkinson will miss the upcoming one-day series against the West Indies due to a hamstring strain sustained during the recent Test victory over Zimbabwe. The Surrey seamer’s absence is a precautionary measure ahead of the crucial Test series against India.
Haider Ali, the left-arm spinner, has become a pivotal figure in UAE cricket, leading them to a historic T20I series victory against Bangladesh. Overwhelmed with emotion, Haider dedicated the win to his family, late father, and mentors. He credits the ILT20 league and coach Lalchand Rajput for his development and the team’s positive environment, aiming to elevate UAE cricket further.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru stand-in captain Jitesh Sharma won the toss and opted to bowl first against Lucknow Super Giants in Match 70 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. RCB made two changes to their playing XI, with regular skipper Rajat Patidar still starting on the bench and likely to be used as an Impact Substitute. Despite recovering from injury, Josh Hazlewood was left out, while Liam Livingstone replaced Tim David and Nuwan Thushara came in for Lungi Ngidi.